https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-01-05.pdf 79d24b5df03c6ecb4be7425181253910 PDF Text Text v.Zfo'° 4S0Sf n „„. n0, r°SrA.Gt 7 H,,s,"'»s Publi 1 ?ll s sci ’ciV ,,,,s<iii ,ss<iii(|s (|s Xii* ** Volume IOS - ublished by J-Ad Graphics,. Inc. E. Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A Nashville, Michigan (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) er 34, Wednesday, January 5, 1977 A look at the new year... People speak out on 76 and 77 Editor’s Note: Now that we have said good-bye to 1976 and greeted the New Year, the Maple Valley News decided to get a reaction from a few area citizens to see what they thought of 1976 and what they expect for 1977. Jerry Johnson ... “’76 was a good year from a business standpoint. Prices were pretty stable. I think 1977 will be another good year.” Denny Lamie ... “’76 was pretty good as far as work at Olds went. It was also good for our softball league. Work looks even better for ’77, but I think we’ll be working too much overtime. I expect the Bicentennial project (the softball diamonds and park) to be completed by the middle of the ’77 s6ftball season.” Grace Cooley... “’76 was better than most years.” Tim Smith ... “I don’t think we’ll see any drastic changes with our new administration, but something must be done or the country could be in for some hard times. I wish our Government would manage its money as if it were big business and be smarter about spending. We should get rid of all the programs and government positions that are a waste of time and money.” Ray Hinckley ... “Business was good in ’76, and I think it will be even better in ’77. People will be spending more money and that always stimulates the economy.” Carl Thrun ... “I don’t think the administration will make much difference in the first year. It’ll take all the new cabinet members at least a year or so to just learn their jobs. It’s a sad thing that these people will be learning these jobs on our money. I don’t much change in see much change in unemployment, welfare reform, and so forth either..” Max Kelley... “’76 was a tricky year for business. Sales were up and down all year. The consumers showed both confidence and apprehension in buying and shopping. People are always apprehensive - in an election year. I expect more consumer confidence in ’77 with the new administration. I look for a pickup in business.” Bob Fueri, Sr “’76 was a good year, there was nothing wrong with it. You always get out of it what you put into it. 1977 will take care of itself. There seems to be improvement, the stores are selling stuff, and the economy will be better. We need to put more more people people back back to to work. work. Nobody should be working overtime, if necessary give them 36 hour work weeks and hire more employees. If this is done, it will stop the high prices." Susie Corkwell ... “’76 was a year of changes, most of them good. Personally, it was one of our happier years. I think we’re starting to come out of the recession, people aren’t holding back in spending as much as they were doing. I think everything is getting back to normal again and people want to accomplish things.” John Simon... “’76 was a better year than ’75. There seemed to be more shoppers this year. This is a positive sign for the stimulation of our economy.” New Nashville Postmaster Elmer Jarvie started as the new Nashville Postmaster on December 4. He had been a rural carrier in the area for one and one-half years. "It looked like it would be interesting and challenging work," said Jarvie. "There's more involved in the job than I thought, such as reports and bookkeeping. There's a lot to learn, but I like it better all the time." (Maple Valley News photo) New Year opens with early morning fire The Nashville-Maple .Grove­ Castleton Fire Department battled its first fire of 1977 New Year’s Eve. The department was called to the scene of the fire at the Nyle Crilly residence on Curtis.. Road, two and one-half miles south of M-79 at 12:50 a.m. January 1. The fire was under control by 3 a.m., but not before extensive damage was done to the kitchen and dining area and the roof and attic of the two story house. There were no injuries reported. It is believed that the fire was started by a spark from the chimney attached to an old wood stove sources reported. The fire department had to battle snow covered roads on the way to the fire and strong winds at the scene. They were assisted by the Bellevue Fire Department. Primary election candidates announced— For the past 1 Vi years, the present Maple Valley News staff has been breaking ground in the Nashville-Vermontville area. We have enjoyed working with and providing a service for the businesses and the community. We are thankful for the approval we have received, and look forward to further support in our endeavor to provide the best product possible! Candidates for the Village of Nashville February 21 primary election have been announced. Running for three two-year seats on the council are Forrest G. Babcock, Arthur C. Drake, Ruth A. Hughes, John R. Mason, Thomas W. Oleson, and Ronald W. Tutt. All are Republicans. Running for one one-year term are Republicans Frederick R. Corkins, Richard W. Dean, Lois Elliston, and Democrat Richard E. Tobias. The ballot will also include the proposal, “Shall the Village Council proceed with the sewer extensions?” Watch for "Meet Your Candidates articles in the Maple Valley News �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 5,1977 - Page 2 Nashville Cub Scout News Obituaries The Cub Scouts and their families, numbering about 100 Mrs. Robert Barnhart Mrs. C. Carey Althouse celebrated the Christinas season VERMONTVILLE - Mrs. at their December Pack Meeting Mrs. Mabel (Cronk) Althouse, Helen (Gumbus) held Dec. 20 at the V.F.W. Hall. 84, died Friday in the Arrowood Marie Nursing Center where she had Barnhart, 66, of 1497 Ionia Road, Cubmaster Kenneth Meade been a patient since February died last Wednesday at her welcomed everyone to the 1975. She had been ill six years. residence after a lengthy illness. gathering and then introduced She was born in Freesoil and Pat Shumaker and the boys from A native of Barry County, she resided for many years in the was a longtime Vermontville Den No. 1 who presented a skit Hastings and Vermontville areas area resident. She formerly wass about decorating the Christmas before moving to Battle Creek in employed by the Wilcox-Gay tree and sang a carol. This started the evening off brightly 1961. She was a member of the Corp, at Charlotte.. She is survived by her husband, and pleased the parents and the Quimby First United Methodist Church and the Women’s Society Robert Barnhart; a son, James many youngsters present. Mr. of Christian Service of the Griffiths of Milford; daughters, Meade then presented the badges church, and the Star Grange in Mrs. Hazel Nance of Webberville which the boys have earned. The and Mrs- Barbara Kilkenny of announcements included the Barry County. She was the widow of C. Carey Providence, R.I.; a brother, sledding party and wudner roast James Gumbus Gumbus of of Freesoil; Freesoil; planned for January IS. The boys Althouse who died in 1956. She is survived by a son, sisters, Ceil Mynhier, Phyllis were also given their genius kits. Howard C. Althouse of Delton; a Zollinger and Betty Torrey, all of These kits are a collection of daughter, Mrs. Charles W. California, and 12 grandchildren. “things” which the boys take Services were held Friday at home and make into a creation of (Gwen) Collins of Marshall; five grandchildren, four great­ Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. grandchildren; four stepgreat­ grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Esther Satterlee ofVermontville. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Richard A. FOR SALE: 20 gallon aquarium, complete. Wrought iron stand, Henry Funeral Home. under water filter, heater, plants, gravel, thermostat. $75 or best offer. Phone 948-8413 after 6 WHITE SALE BATH TOWELS Slightly Irregular A dozen styles & colors to choose from. VALUB TO *3.49 gJBML K^NFpB A fr Only- Advanced First Aid Course in Nashville The Barry County Red Cross is offering an Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care course to begin January 19th at the Nashville Fire Department in Nashville. Hours are 7-11 p.m. The eighteen week program is designed to train persons who are responsible for giving emergency care to the sick and injured, but is open to the general public. It will cover emergency childbirth and such skills as bandaging,, splinting and transportation. CPR is included. The Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care course will be taught by Bernard Martin, a certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor who is a member of the Nashville Fire Department and Ambulance Service. Persons interested in enrolling in the course should call the Barry County Red Cross at 945­ 3122. ASSORTED HAND TOWELS Only 78€ /^Z^Variety Store 20-years “NEW".. in Nashville115-117 N. Main in Nalhville Ph. 852-9747 Auto Service Center PHONE 945-9554 — for — WANT-ADS NOTICES sheer genius and bring back to the January Pack Meeting to be judged. Prizes will be awarded and two of the creations will be chosen to appear in the display at school promoting the Cub Scouts Birthday celebration in February. Santa Claus and Mrs. Santa showed up in time to hand out presents to all the good boys and girls there and to pass put the exchange gifts the Cubs brought Santa and Mrs. Claus had other appointments and couldn’t stay any longer, but we are very grateful that they could spend some time helping with our Christmas Party. The refreshments were provided by all the boys and proved an extensive display of baking talent. At each Pack meeting there is available to the parents, calendars for the following month's activities, with details on anything that will require parents* permission, supplies or special transportation arrangements. The sledding party will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Gillum located on Swift Rd., the 2nd house on the left off M-79. This party is for the Cubs and any of their families who > would like to come; however, if you want younger children to attend, please plan to stay and supervise them. Boys, get your sleds waxed and remember to dress warmly. The January Pack meeting will be Jan. 20 at the Fuller School. Get your genius kit done so you have a chance to be a winner. Microwave oven demonstration planned Did you receive a microwave oven for Christinas? Or maybe you’re thinking of buying one? If so, you’ll want to attend the demonstration on Wednesday, January 19th at either 1 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. - It will be held at the Community Building on the Barry County Fairgrounds in Hastings and will be presented by Doris Richardson, Barry County Extension Home Economist Mrs. Richardson will discuss operation, safety, and prepare food to be tasted. There will also be several ovens on display so that you can ask questions. The program is open to everyone regardless of race, color or national origin. No reservations are necessary. Ph. 945-9554 for Action-Ads OPEN LETTER We often hear this question: "Doesn’t a funeral director become calloused to grief?" The answer to that question is, no. One cannot enter a griefstricken home without a real sense of sympathy, no matter what the circumstances may be. We believe, though, that the funeral director can best express his sympathy by going about his work quietly and calmly. Confusion only adds to the strain. /Vcqt~ FUNERAL HOMES Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 Vumimll 11111 wjr ua- • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. • MAJOR OVERHAULS WE SELL: LOTTERY TICKETS • ELECTRICAL WORK • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS Midi. Bank • BRAKES - GASOLINE • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP THANK YOU I! for doing business with us •n '76. We are looking forward to seeing you again in 1977. BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph.726-0569 Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 5,1977 — Page 3 Maple Valley school lunch Engagements Announced Monday, Jan. 10 Surfburger with tartar sauce, french fries, peaches, cookie, milk. Tuesday, January 11 Macaroni & cheese, peas, applesause, lunch meat sandwich, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 12 Chili & crackers, pears, peanut butter, sandwich, cake, milk. Thursday, Jan. 13 Spanish rice, green beans, raisins, corn bread and butter, milk. Friday, Jan. 14 Pizza buns, corn, applesauce, milk. » All Candidates Who Wish to Have Their Photos Taken Should Call... 945-9554 to set up appointments Musser-Jones Mr. and Mrs. William Musser of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter and step­ daughter, Pamela Jean Musser, lb Terry Paul Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jones of Nashville. Pamela is a senior at Maple Valley High School and Terry is employed by General Aluminum of Charlotte. A fall wedding is being planned. Bakers celebrating 40th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Jess Baker of E. Main, Vermontville, will be honored with an Open House in celebration of their 40th Wedding Anniversary at the Vermontville Congregational Church, Griswold Room from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 9th, 1977. Relatives and friends are invited to help celebrate the occasion that will be hosted by Mrs. J. Baker’s brother, Grover Grant and Mr. and Mrs. J. Baker’s nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Elon Baker and family. The couple request no gifts please. The former Mary Grant and Jess Baker were married January 9, 1987 at the home of Mary graduated from Rev. Carlton Miller in Battle Vermontville High School and 2 Creek. years at Battle Creek College and Jess was a carpenter at the was a dietitian before they were time of their marriage and since married. They have lived in their he has done tracking and home their entire marriage. They farming. have no children. PLEASE: If you have old newspapers or glass take them to the pump house at Putnam Park. The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts re-cycle these items to get operating funds. The boys ap­ preciate your help. If you need someone to pick up your papers call 852-0760. Formerly the Maple Valley Drive In property. The Kent Oil Co. has moved to their new location at... 735 Durkee (Just South of Nashville on M-66) Opened on January 3,1977 Office Hours: Mon. thru Fri.:8 a.m. -5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 12 Noon NOTICE In the upcoming Primary Election, to be held February 21, 1977, there will be a proposal on the ballot which will read, "Shall the Village Council Proceed with the sewer extensions? Susan M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Bariy and Eaton Counties $6.00 alsb. Professional Business Directory LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWdRK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, Nashville Ph. 852-9691 Furlong-Grant Virginia Furlong of 520 Washington St., Nashville, and Mr. Kenneth Furlong of 2768 Grovenburg Rd. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cynthia Sue (Sam) to Randy Ray Grant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Grant, 3800 Chester Rd., Charlotte. Both are 1973 Maple Valley graduates and employed at A.E. Aluminum in Charlotte. An April 23rd wedding is being planned. Thank You... Thank you so much for your business in 1976. We are looking forward to helping you in any way possible in 1977. Red badge of courage. St. Cyril CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Michael Howell Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning9:30a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8:00 p.ni. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 Red Cross. The Good Neighbor. NORMA , STAN and MARY Vermontville village COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st & 3rd Thursday each mo. at 7:00 p.ip. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to Attend Barry County Chapter Telephone EWING WELL DRILLING Well Drilling & Repair 2 inch through Commercial Ph. (517) 726-0088 Vermontville 945-3122 Hastings TRUMBLE AGENCY ^Auto-Owners Insurance 178 S. Main St., Vermontville, Mich., Rh. (517) 726-0634 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 5, 1977' Page 4 State Police caution wood & coal stove users Cooperative Extension Service Calendar of Events •Jan. 4 - 4-H Personal Appearance Leaders’ Planning meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office. •Jan. 7 - 4-H Teek Leadership Workshop, Kettunen Center, No. 1. •Jan. 7 - Forestry Committee, Extension Office, 10 a.m. . •Jan. 8 - 4-H Teen Leadership Workshop, Kettunen Center. •Jan. 10 - Fair Board, Sheriff Office, 8 p.m. •Jan. 10 - 4-H Council Meeting, 8 p.m. We wish to thank all of our customers for their fine patron­ age in 1976. We are looking forward to serving you again in 1977. WE ARE NOW OPEN TIL 5 P.M. ON SATURDAYS Phone: 852-0845 - NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN EMERGENCY PHONE 852-9787 You’re heading in the •Jan. 11 - Open meeting on Farm Income Tax and Single Business Tax, Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings, 1:30 p.m. •Jan. 13 - Bull Ring, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. •Jan. 14-15 - 4-H Horse Judges Training, kettunen Center. •Jan. 15 - Weigh-In Steers for Rate-of-Gain Contest, at Fairgrounds, Hastings, 10 a.m. noon. •Jan. 14-16 - 4-H Snow Camp, Twin Lakes. •Jan. 17 - Single Business Tax Meeting, lakewood High School, 8 p.m. •Jan. 18 - Area 10 MAEH Council, Ionia Extension Office, 9:30 a.m. •Jan. 19 - Microwave oven Community Demonstration, Building, Fairgrounds, 1:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Open to public. •Jan. 21-22 - 4-H Teen Leadership Workshop, Kettunen Center, No. 2. •Jan. 24 - Fair Board, Sheriff Office, 8 p.m. Pesticide •Jan. 24 & 31 Certification Meeting, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School. Dairy Youth •Jan. 26 Developmental Committee Meeting, Extension Office, 8 p.m. 4-H Teen Horse •Jan. 28-29 Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center. •Feb. 112 - 4-H Challenge Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center. •Feb. 14 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 8 pan., Extension Office. State Police Director Col. Halverson is George L. cautioning Michigan residents about fire safeguards in the installation and use of supplemental heating equipment in homes in their efforts to cut heating costs. This extra equipment generally includes such types as the wellknown Franklin stove or the pot­ bellied, box or barrel stoves which may present a fire hazard through improper use of placement, he noted. These usually are solid fuel burners (wood, coal, etc.). State Police fire marshall division records - show that improper use, careless installation and negligent operation of heating equipment annually contribute to fires which claim lives and destroy property in Michigan. Persons planning to buy, install and use extra heating equipment are advised by the director to check quality of manufacture and to follow installation and operation instructions. These instructions usally involve such matters as proper equipment placement, air spaces, nearness to combustible materials, chimney size and type, application of local fire codes, etc. Halverson said residents who have any safety doubts about heating equipment now in use or intended for installation and use should contact a licensed heating contractor, their local fire department inspectors, or other fire safety authorities. Similarly, safeguards concerning building insulation should also be followed in the present trend by homeowners to bolster the cold-proofing factors in their dwellings, Halverson added. In particular, do not cover up recessed light fixtures or heater housings that protrude into concealed space. 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HOURS: 8a.m. to 9p.m. closed Xd Sundays tE tP ki9 g77 ---—w.n, CO DITIONER Oi. ff llqa»lnnU EllqRaA» lnLInQUUlD ' Fame-Baby lotion AK v K ZB32tl -OX. ’«■»*■ Btl •• w/Ffdd Bic Bator BIC LIGHTERS mt Ea /7V Bonnie Sue o w/Coupon Prices good Wed. thru Sat. $7.00 Purchase Not Including Sale Item WE HAVE COLD BEER & WINE �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 5,1977— Page 6 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Happy New Year! + We at Johnson's wish to thank each and every one of our fine customers for their patronage in 1976. We look forward to serving you in any way we can again in 77. Johnson's Furniture Store 112 Main Street, Nashville Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thran entertained all their family the Sunday after Christmas. This included Mr. and Mrs. (Karen) Gary Welcher of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. (Kathy) McCleod of Charlotte, and Mr. and Mrs. David Thran and baby Justin of Nashville. Mrs. Ethel Figg held Open House Christmas Eve and Saturday for members of her family. Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon Peabody spent part of the vacation in Lexington, Ky. visiting the John Liendecker family. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ainsworth entertained the following on Christmas Eve: Mr. and Mrs. Mark Shattuck and Mark of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shumaker and .family of Vermontville, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Winkler and family of Lake Odessa, Mr. Fred Gregg of Sunfield and Nancy’s mother, Mrs. Ione Jackson of Lake Odessa. Santa Claus also made a surprise visit. They spent Christmas Day at Allan Ainsworth’s in Sunfield. REWBRD *195 to *2,600 bonus savings on hay and forage equipment Mr. and Mrs. Charles Viele Jr., and daughter Brandy, 3 years old, had a wonderful Christmas Day present when a baby boy, Justin Charles, was born. Mrs. Viele is the former Jean Swan. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Cranson ofNashville have a baby boy born on Dec. 15. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Hynes visited Mrs. Shirley Slocum last Thursday at the home of ther son Garth Slocum, where she has been convalescing after a fall at her home. MrS; Maxine Wieand of Jackson came for an overnight visit with her mother, Mrs. Mildred Aldrich one day last week. Mrs. Aldrich spent New Year’s Day with her granddaughter’s family, the Robert Starrings. Mrs. Leta Nagle had 22 members of her family on Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Les Harrison of Elkgrove, Illinois spent several days here. Sorry to hear that Miss Kathleen Hamm, the Maple Valley vocal instructor, has resigned. Miss Patricia Reinbold will take over her duties. At the last township board meeting, Mrs. Leta Nagle was presented a beautiful plaque by Rep.ErnestNash, congratulating her for her 20 years of service as township clerk. Mr. Les Fox is working in the elevator at Fowler and driving back and forth. Mrs. Verna Carpenter of Waldron is spending some time with her son’s family, the Elbert Carpenters. Mr. and Mrs. Chalmer Colcord of Niles spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon Peabody and Doug, and report 2 feet of snow in their area. Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Salisbury entertained 16 of their family Christmas noon at their home in Eaton Rapids. Miss Linda Viele left Tuesday for Lancaster, Pa. where she is attending Bible College. Mrs. Leta Nagle had Sunday dinner with relatives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Conard in Charlotte. Randy Rodriguez and his roommate Mike Mead of Nashville left Sunday for another term at W.M.U. + Vermontville Notes by Greta Finter Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. George Cabello of St. Petersburg, Florida on the birth of a beautiful baby girl born Dec. 19. She has been named Angela Noel. Mrs. Cabello is the former Linda Slade of Vermontville and a graduate of Maple Valley. Mr. Steve Rathburn, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davis, and the Library Board helped decorate the Library for Christmas with beautiful poinsettias. Ms. Firster had a Christmas card from Mark, the photographer in Wheeling, W. Va., and he sent Holiday Greetings to all he met in Wheeling on the last tour. Mrs. Firster says there will be another tour to Wheeling, W. Va. in April for Jamboree U.S.A. Visitors last week at the Firsters were: 4rthur Drake of Great Lakes Naval Station on Thursday, Mr. Robert Childs for luncheon Friday, Ms. Millie Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Adams Saturday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Oasterman of Nashville Thursday evening. Mrs. Ola Oasterman of Nashville took Mrs. Esther Satterlee to Battle Creek Thursday to see Ola’s aunt, Mabie Althouse, who is Esther’s sister. Mrs. Althouse was in Leila Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Joppie of Hesperia had Christmas dinner with Ms. Narma Shance and during John Deere’s Roundup of Bargains Reward yourself two ways. First—you’ll get the full-season dependability of new John Deere machinery ahead of the busy use season. Second—you’ll keep cash in your pocket with the special discount prices listed below. Act now while these pre-season discounts are available. See us about the hay or forage equipment you need. now u$e milKrepIdcers DISCOUNT UNTIL 28 FEB. 1977 MACHINES DISCOUNT 1 MAR. 197730APR. 1977 336 and 346 Balers; 15A and 16A Choppers; 100 Stack Mover; 25 and 34 Forage Harvesters $195 $90 1207.1209, and 1214 Mower/Conditioners; 800 and 830 Wind rowers; $390 $195 35 and 3800 Forage Harvesters 100 Stack Wagon $520 $260 200 and 300 Stack Movers $650 $325 Hydrostatic Windrowers; 200 and 300 Stack Wagons $1,040 $520 Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters $1,950 $975 $2,600 $2,600 230 Stack Shredder/ Feeder ’ * No finance charges imposed until Vie next use season. Ask us for details. If dealer inventory of any product listed above is exhausted, it can be ordered. Nur$e Gro™ and Nurse Chow" 68% of all daipy farmers use a calf milk replacer as an essential part of their good management program. 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Railroad Street in Hastings Lake Odessa, Michigan Ph:374-8835 NEW WINTER HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 to 5:30 Saturday 7:3Oto Noon �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 5,1977 — Page 7 Vermontville Notes continued— iv vslsS, S ss, S SlScs s % s s w» •s SN ki lU^Ul fccss I *4 s?s I ’*^ lSj U'Vft UVft lu \C^H lie »» Z1-6 !-*^ W isgjj MNOrikfe « i*lt hhi I family. Sunday morning they had breakfast with Ms. Mina Barnes. Mina Barnes spent Christmas Day with the Firsters and enjoyed opening what Santa had left around the TV set. Ms. Greta Firster spent Wednesday with friends in Lansing and in the afternoon trying to finish Christmas shopping. Winter coats I looked at three weeks ago and marked . $199 were marked down to $99. Bet my boots they were not losing a dime then. Most coats are awful looking things anyway. HOW ABOUT A BEAUTIFUL, WARM, COZY TRIP TO THE SOO AND THEN BY TRAIN DOWN INTO A DELIGHTFUL FAIRY LAND, AGAWA CANYON, CANADA,. Beautiful white snow formations on the mountains* shiny-sparkling frozen water falls. Must have your reservations by Jan. 1st. (Check with Greta, 517-726-0615. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Satterlee entertained the following for Christmas dinner: Mrs. Esther Satterlee, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Satterlee from Kalamazoo, Mrs. Flora Satterlee of Charlotte, and Mr. and Mrs. Bart Bracy of Nashville. We are so sorry to hear that Mrs. Ben Siple, Gerald's mother, has suffered a stroke. We trust the next report will be good. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nagle and family entertained M$. Leta Nagle and Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Thursday for an early Christmas dinner and party. Mr. and Mrs. Fowler '(Janet Rockafellar) of Richtnond, Virginia, spent the Holiday season with Mr. and Mrs. Curt Rockafellar and Mr. and Mrs. Tuckey and family. Janet is a law student in Richmond. She took three exams before they left for Michigan. Said she could enjoy her vacation not knowing what grades she received. Bet they were all A’s. Bill Fox is home from Pennock Hospital. He severely injured his back while feeding cattle last week. , Mr. and Mrs. Burr Hartenburg celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary last week^ Congratulations! May you celebrate your golden wedding in the far distant future. We extend our deep sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mateer in the loss of Mr. Mateer's father, John Mateer of Lansing who passed away last week. He leaves his wife Louise and four sons. He was 75 years old. Mr. and Mrs. George Firster had Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Childs of Lake Odessa. Callers at the Firsters last week were Mrs. Frederick and Mrs. Barney of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Delton, Mr. Bob Wonzer of Charlotte, Mrs. Mina Barnes, and Mr. Burr Hartenburg of Vermontville. We hope this finds Carl Sowles of Charlotte but a former resident of Vermontville much better and on his way for a complete recovery from pneumonia. He is a patient in Lansing General Hospital. We extend our sincere sympathy to Mrs. Esther Satterlee in the loss of her sister, Mrs. Mabie Althouse of Battle Creek. Mrs. Althouse fell and broke her hip a few weeks ago. One bus load of Tri-County Senior Citizens visited Frankenmuth Monday. Most were out of Lansing. Charles Dawson of Charlotte and Mildred Frank of Vermontville joined Greta Firster and the group in Lansing. Ms. Leona Fox spent Christmas with her daughter, Darlene Beaver and family in Detroit. On her way home and on the Charlotte road, a car turned in front of her and they collided. No tickets were issued and only a few dollars damage was done to the cars. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Baker of Charlotte enjoyed New Year’s Day with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Siple. Mrs. Ben Siple has shown no improvement since her stroke and is still in the Charlotte Hospital. This Sunday, January 9th, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Baker will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with Open House in the Griswold Room in the Vermontville Congregational Church. Friends and relatives are invited from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon MacDonald will leave this week for a six month’s trip through the South, South West and Pacific Coast Have a terrific time and see everything! Mr. and Mrs. Vernon MacDonald entertained the following for Christmas: Mr. and Mrs. Bryce MacDonald and family, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hankins and Mrs. Evelyn Hankins of Charlotte, Mark Palina of Charlotte. The kids said Santa was real good to them. Also there is nothing so good as grandma’s (Frances’) cooking. December 19th Ms. Leona Fox attended a family gathering at her son’s, Leroy Green’s home in Lansing. Many members of the Congregational Church will attend the Christmas program at the Russian Orthodox Church in Lansing, Friday, Jan. 7th. Ms. Barbara (Southern) Wilson and son, Kent, of Birmingham visited Ms. Hermina Southern last week Sunday. Ms. Elizabeth Stowe of Ionia spent the weekend with Ms. Hermina Southern. Ms. Leone Cotton had Christmas dinner with her daughter, Barbara Drewyor and family, of Eaton Rapids. The 19th she had Christmas with the Pennington family in Hastings, with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cotton near Sunfield on the 20th. Ph. 945-9554 for Maple Valley 'Action Ads' TEXAS REFINERY CORP, offers PLENTY OF MONEY plus cash bonuses, fringe benefits to mature individual in the Maple Valley area. Regardless of experience, airmail A.P. Pate, Pres., Texas Refinery Corp., Box 711, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. I - FOR SALE: 1970 Plymouth Duster, 340 V-8 automatic. Good car for the young man or woman. Priced to sell, $575. Call 948-8598 Hastings Tuesdays after noon and most evenings after 7 p.m. (tfn) ■ THANKYOU ”1 | U We wish to thank all our fine n customers for their patronage in II 1 1976. We look forward to giving jj you the styles you want in 1977. Nancy, Laurie, and Debby n y *** Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St., Vermontville . Mlf— wtr Ph. 726-0330 . MM" I-TIC Coming to THIS AREA Dtekid Denniston Hypnosis Center 238 Capitol Ave.,N.E. - Battle Creek, Mich. Phone 1-965-5571 STARTS.. THURSDAY,7 JAN. 13,1977 ...»>40 T WITH TAPE Hastings Elks (Upstairs) p.m. from parking lol, use side door -121 N. Church St Street, Hastings — 98% Feeling Great 95% Losing Weight No Fad Diets • Lose Inches - Pounds - Feel Great! Learn Positive Mental Attitudes - Relaxation You may use our method with Doctor's Prescribed Diet For the Easy, Normal, Natural Way of Controling Your Eating Habits. UM. 4 P.M. Classes available with enengh interested to Make np a class. Cad 945-3883 or 1-965-5571 with tme preference. Start the New Year Out Right With... Esther Lentz, instructor Medical & Legal Referrals Accepted Registered Hypo-Technician Medical Assistant �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 5,1977 - Page B mnnwWOVB^GRINS! ■IIP BLADE CUT CHUCK ROAST O” ARM OR ENGLISH CUT Beef Chuck Roast 89* LB. LEAN Boneless Stew Beef lekrici- Thick Sliced LB. EXTRA LEAN Sliced l2 M- 98‘ Ground Beef From Chuck Bologna W 11-oz. Shurfine net wt. 16-oz. net wt. Cut Green Mandarin FLORIDA TEMPLE ORANGES ORANGES BEANS -SREENBEANS 100's DOZEN ?89c W VINK RIPE TOMATOES LB. COUNTRY FRESH 2% MILK GALLON ■ SOFT (TRAY P^CK) 16 OZ. WT. Parkay Margarine 59* Hi-Klas Returnable Bottles- • Grape • Lime • Root Beer • Cherry o Strawberry Hershey's SYRUP Olympia Bread 32-oz. Btls. White 16-oz. wt. 2'69 20-oz. wt. 55* Peter Pan— WHITE BREAD Betty Crocker 10c off deal— Shurfine — 5^O9c 16-oz. net wt. 65c PegchHglvcs B89 WE RESERVE the right to limit quantities Johnnvfs •food mart 160 S. S Main St. St Vermont Vermontvi ville ’ PRICES EFFECTIVE IN THIS AD JANUARY 3 LXr^XTVKk-veo I hone—• 72* 6-A-0* 6. 4—0. P | � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-01-12.pdf a793a4cebabe687c6618884b59389bb3 PDF Text Text Hastings Public lhic Library 121 S. IChinchh I l.c.tMl 49()!>8 rati paid WSr_rifl* WS. * ’O TAfZB 4PO.S8 Permit no. 7 Published by J-Ad Graphics,.Inc. 112 E. Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A Nashville, Michigan (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) Volume 103 - Number 35, Wednesday, January 12, 1977 LATE BULLETIN: Vermontville bank robbed Monday afternoon Monroe McPherson Travelog Speaker The Michigan "National Bank in Vermontville was held up and robbed of an undetermined amount of cash Monday afternoon, reported the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department. The police received a call at 1:38 p.m. alerting them about the robbery, and road-blocks were set up immediately. 1 Two men, one wielding a shotgun and one driving the get­ away car, took part in the hold- up, authorities reported. The identity of at least one of the suspects is believed to be known, but at last report, he had not been apprehended. . It has been reported earlier that one man had been picked up at an Ionia State Police roadblock and was being questioned. The State Police and the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department are currently working together on the case. Nashville Lions Club to sponsor first annual travelog — The Nashville Lions Club will sponsor its first annual travelog Thursday, February 3, at 8 p.m. at the Maple Valley Jr,-Sr. High School auditorium. The film, HOLIDAY INTHE HIGHLANDS, a full length feature, will be presented by its maker, Monroe MacPherson, President of MacPherson Broadcasting Enterprises, Ionia. MacPherson has made six trips to Scotland in making the film, traveling more than 10,000 miles and using approximately 15,000 feet of film. The film takes arm-chair travelers to such unusual places at Inverewe Gardens at Poolewe, a sub-tropical garden complete with palm trees that thrive in the far north due to warm ocean currents. Other remote areas include Ulapool, Thurso, John O’Groats, Wick and the cities of Inverness and Edinburgh. MacPherson has spent considerable time in what is known as MacPherson County, the home of his ancestors, where the Clan MacPherson Association of which Monroe is the United States Chairman, maintains a museum. The MacPherson castle is also featured in the film along with a number of the other famous Scottish castles. Other high points of the film include a visit to Aviemore Centre, a complex of modern hotels and recreational facilities located in the heart of the Central Highlands. The film ends with a visit to the Royal Highland Games at Braemar which are attended each year by members of the British Royal Family. MacPherson will give a personal commentary on the film with a background of authentic Scottish music in stereo. HOLIDAY IN THE HIGHLANDS is one of several films produced by MacPherson. Other subjects include Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Cont. on page 2— Pete Benton (15) makes a left-handed hook as Duane Schantz (31) gets in position under the boards. (Maple Valley News photo) Maple Valley Lions sink Montabella 68 to 55 Mark Benton (5) gets shot away over the outstretched arm of Mike Borland enroute to Maple Valley's victory over Montabella, 69-55, Friday Right. (Maple Valley News photo) The Lions evened their season record at 4-4 by defeating the Mustangs of Montabella 68-55 on Friday. Mark and Pete Benton started as guards for Valley with Pat Powers and Les Murphy as forwards and Duane Schantz at center. The Lion defense was geared to stop Mustang shooting ace Mike Fedewa. Pat Powers drew the assignment first and held Fedewa scoreless for the first six minutes of play. Each team scored 13 points in the first quarter. The Mustangs reorganized their offense in the second quarter and Fedewa was able to score 10 of his 21 points in the second period. Senior guard Mark Benton kept pace with Fedewa, scoring 8 of his total 16 points in the same quarter and keeping the Lions in the game. Andy Joostbems, Brian Mitchell, Pete Benton, and Duane Schantz also scored for MV in the first half. Doug Halsey and Mike Hamilton were called on to spark the defense. The Lions trailed 31­ 33 at the half. The second half was all Maple Valley’s. Mark Benton skillfully fed the ball to Duane Schantz who scored 23 of his game total 25 points in the second half. Benton assisted Schantz on 8 field goals and Schantz connected on 7 of 8 free throws to lead the Lions to their 4th win in 5 games. Montabella’s leading scorer was held to 6 points in the second half, while being closely guarded by Mark Benton. Joe Jarvie entered the game in the fourth quarter to add rebounding strength. Kirby Wilmore was injured with about 1 minute to play when he suffered a dislocated schoulder. He will not Cont. page 2 — �Extension service plans microwave oven program Did you receive a microwave oven for Christmas? Or maybe you’re thinking of buying one? If so, you’ll want to attend the demonstration on Wednesday, January _19th at either 1 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the Community Building on the Barry County Fairgrounds in Hastings and will be presented by Doris Richardson, Barry County Extension Home Economist. Mrs. Richardson will discuss operation, safety, and prepare food to be tasted. There will also be several ovens on display so that you can ask questions. The program is open to everyone regardless of race, color or national origin. No reservations are necessary. Cooperative Extension Service Calendar of Events Jan. 21 - 22 - 4-H Teen Leadership Workshop, Kettunen Center, No. 2. . . , Jan. 24 - Fair Board, Sheriff Office, 8 p.m. Jan. 24 & 31 - Pesticide Certification Meeting, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School. Jan. 26 - Dairy Youth Developmental Committee Meeting, Extension Office, 8 p.m. Jan. 28 29 - 4-H Teen Horse Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center. Feb. 2 - Managing for Success Workshop - Interested Young Farm Couples Feb. 9 - Contact Eldon Bowers or Doris Richardson or 301 S. Michigan Feb. 16 - 23 - Hastings, et the Extension - 948-8039. Building, Fairgrounds, Feb. 11 12 - 4-H Challenge Kalamazoo, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Watch for details. Center. Jan. 19 Microwave Oven Feb. 14 - 4-H Advisory Council Demonstrations, Community Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Building, Fairgrounds, 1:00 p.m. Office. & 7:30 p.m. Open to public. Jan. 11 - Open meeting on Farm Income Tax and Single Business Tax, Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 13 - No bull Ring meeting in January - Next meeting March 10. Jan. 14-15 - 4-H Horse Judges Training, Kettunen Center. Jan. 15 - Weigh-In Steers for Rate-of-Grain Contest, at Fairgrounds, Hastings, 10 a.m. noon. Jan. 14-16 - 4-H Snow Camp - Twin Lakes. Jan. 17 - Single Business Tax meeting, Lakewood High School, 8 p.m. Jan. 18 - Area 10 MAEH Council, Ionia Extension Office, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 18 - Southwestern Michigan Farm Credit Day, County The Lions take advantage of a fast break opportunity. (Maple Valley News photo) Maple Valley sinks Montabella, cont. steady improvement.” see action for several weeks. The Lions are 3-1 in league play Coach Reese had these comments, “The boys played a and tied for second place in the sound defensive game. Pat and Tri-Central league with Portland. Mark did a fine job guarding League leader Saranac (3-0) will Mike Fedgwa. There was hustle be the Lions* guest Friday night. and a determination to win. We A win for MV would give them a have been concentrating on our share pf firs t place. defensive game and are making Lions Travelogue, cont. Italy, France, Ireland, Japan, New Zeeland, Hong Kong, Burmuda, Mexico, Trinidad, Curasco, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and the American West Tickets for the travelog are on sale for $2.00 each from most Nashville Lion Chib' members and at Simor Pharmacy, Carl’s Market, Maker’s I.G.A., Bob’s Hardware, Steak House Restaurant, and Sandy’s Barbetshop. NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & Auxiliary FISH & CHICKEN FRY FRIDAY, JAN. 14 *3.00 Children—*1.50 - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC- |PROFESS<O/V4 r EVENINGS BYW NANCYTXINSWORTH i., Tues., Thurs. & Eri. — 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. J APPOINTMENT DEBBY OWEN 1 I ONLY Monday & Tuesday — 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CLOSED WED LAURIE HALE Thursday & Friday — 9 a.m. - to 5 p.nru * 1 & SAT. Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St, Vermontville - Ph. 726-0330 school lunch Monday, Jan. 17 , Spaghetti, green beans, rice pudding with pineapple, bread & butter, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 18 Chili dogs, peas, potato chips, pears, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 19 Baked beans, grilled cheese sandwich, applesauce, milk. Thursday, Jan. 20 Hamburg on bun, French fries, corn, fruit jello, milk. Friday, Jan. 21 NOSCHOOL The Nashville Loan Closet has sickroom and convalescent supplies available to those who might need them. Such items as crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, commodes, and others are available. These items may be borrowed, at no charge. We do ask that they be returned in the same good condition as when they were taken out. For further information, contact Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes at 852-1978. MEMBER Association - Founded 1885 4-H Challenge Leaders needed Certified leaders are needed for the 4-H Challenge program, according to Dick Hill, Barry County 4-H Agent. The Michigan 4-H Challenge Program is designed to provide participants with carefully planned physically and mentally stressful outdoor experiences. Leader certification deals with health and safety relative to vigorous outdoor activity in all weather They include conditions. mountain climbing, canoeing, backpacking, wilderness The survival, caving, etc. challenge of the outdoors, through the 4-H Challenge program, seems to help people understand themselves and their limitations and the group participation promotes understanding and acceptance of others, according to Dick Hill. No 4-H Challenge program may be conducted unless there is a Certified Leader in charge. Certification requires attendance at all training sessions and the successful completion of a written test and a practical skills tests. Attendance is required at one of two Challenge Workshops to be held at Kettunen Center near Cadillac, February 11-12 or March 22-23. The other three training sessions will be held' someplace in this region of Michigan, with the dates and places to be announced later. Any adult, male of female, who would like to help make it possible to offer the 4-H Challenge program in Barry County by. becoming a Certified Leader is invited to contact Dick Hill at 948-8039 or stop in at the Extension Service Office at 301S. Michigan Avenue, Hasting^, any Tuesday or Wednesday. Antique lecture series marks Ford Museum 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Maple Valley Henry Ford Museum is presenting “The Decorative Arts in American Homes” as the silver anniversary theme for its popular Antiques Lecture Series. Beginning January 14, national authorities will give illustrated talks each month through May oh the contents of houses representing five American building styles, from later to earlier. Each structure is authentically furnished from inventories and documentary research. The first lecture will be Kenneth Ames’ explanation of early Victorian furnishings as they appear in a period house. Ames is a teaching associate of Delaware’s Henry Francis Dupont Winterthur Museum. Ray Shepherd, Jr., administrator of Cliveden,, a National Trust for Historic Preservation property in Germantown, Pa., will speak on the ’ irttlerior of Andalusia February 11. This Classic Revival house is located in Bucks County, Pa., on the country estate of James Biddle, president of the National Trust. Gore Place, a Federal House in Waltham, Mass., will be the subject of the March 11 lecture. Its furnishings will be described by its curator Charles Hammond. Noted collector, author and authority on American decorative arts Mrs. Marion Carson will discuss a Georgianstyle house on April 8. The final lecture in the series, concerning the contents of the one-room frontier Plympton House now located in Greenfield Village, will be presented May 13 by - Robert Wheeler, vice president for collections and presentation at Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum. Lectures are given in the Henry Ford Museum Theater on Friday evenings. They begin at 8:30. Tickets are $2.50 for each presentation. For additional information, call (313) 271-1620. Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. . Professional Business Directory LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, Nashville Ph. 852-9691 St. Cyril CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Michael Howell Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Moming9:30a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8:00 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... I THE HECKER AGENCY 2g5N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st & 3rd Thursday each mo. at 7:00 p.tp. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to Attend EWING WELL DRILLING Well Drilling & Repair 2 inch through Commercial Ph. (517) 726-0088 Vermontville x �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 12,1977, Page 3 Dora Nisse named director News of our SERVICEMEN: Marine Lance Corporal Michael L. Bebow, son of Myrna M. Maples of 2310 Swift Road, Box 214, Bellevue, has departed for an extended deployment in the Mediterranean Sea. He is serving as a member of Logistic Support Unit (LSU1-34, homebased at Camp Lejeune, N. C. His unit is a part of the 34th Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU). Dora Nisse of Vermontville was again named as a Director of the Michigan Federation of Humane Societies at the last meeting held at the Lansing Civic Center. Nashville PTO to discuss millage— * ? Youth ss> 2<S$ 2$ niililai|. J^^mt S **S. WJ M >4 IM tfe ?w Wtttei JQmtj httttNt HR nsi The Nashville PTO will meet Thursday evening, Jan. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Fidler St. School in the gymnasium. Feature of this meeting will be proposed millage discussion. Board ,and faculty will be available to discuss future welfare of the students. Public invited. Babysitting provided. Dora Nisse was named to head this district’s legislative branch of the Michigan Association of Recreational Snowmobilers. Doug Wells was chosen td represent the Maple Valley Drift Skippens Club to ' work on legislation 'in conjunction with MARS. Over one hundred members County Historical Society to meet Weigh-in of market beef animals to be entered by 4-H and FFA members in the 1977 Barry County Fair rate-of-gain contest will be at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4-H and FFA members wishing to enter this contest should take their animals to the Fairgrounds between those If you- will think of recent funerals you have attended, we believe you will discover that each one left with you a memory picture. The flowers, the music, the message.of the minister, the general arrangements - all these are a part of that picture. It is our task -as we see it - to make that picture just as beautiful and satisfying.as possibly can be made. iapliMi)b- iii RenuaderDehrayir oii£s fa Post Offia (h UM pptB. fc map Publisher, M&p i Cater feta M® rataH-Mperjarfr Action-Ads FOR SALE: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340, V-8 automatic, 83,000 miles, but runs like a champ. Some rust.. Good car for the young man or woman. Can be seen at 306 S. Michigan, Hastings, across from Barry County Cleaners. Priced to sell, $575. Call 948-8598 Tuesdays afternoon and most evenings after 7 p.m. (tfn) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Ph. 7264)129. and guests of the Drift Skippers met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wells _for dinner and snowmobiling last Sunday. The Drift Skippers will hold its annual snowmobile “safari” at y 23,, at the ball ppark noon January behind the business district. Everyone is welcome to come for lots of food and fun. PHONE 945-9554 -—for — All Candidates Who Wish to Have Their Photos Taken Should Cail... 945-9554 to set up appointments WANT-ADS NOTICES Contest plans announced for beef animals— The Barry County Historical Society will be meeting Thursday, Jan. 20th at the Hastings City Bank at 8 p.m. The speaker will be Mrs. John Walton. She will be giving a resume of “Today’s Museum Field” from her experiences and work this last year in the mid­ west area. All interested persons are invited to attend. 25CJM Ntshille, lith 1 md bt MsMWj.lfe VOTICE: The regular meeting of the Vermontville Festival Cooperation will be held on Friday, Feb. 18at7:30p.m. in the Griswold Room of the Congregational Church. All interested persons are urged to attend. Drift skippers plan annual safari OPEN LETTER ttaft The 34th MAU is the force-inreadiness for the U.S. Sixth Fleet, on-call to project combined air­ ground combat power ashore if required. LSU-34 is scheduled to participate in amphibious training exercises and make port visits in Spain and Italy during the cruise. He joined the Marine Corps in February 1975. Vermontville Festival cooper­ ation to meet Ihours.o according to Eldon Barry County Bowers, Agricultural Agent. Ten sponsors have already pledged donations toward the awards for this contest They are: Sandy Schondelmayer, Middleville; Johncock Polled Herefords, Delton; Lake Hill Angus-Robert Bell, Delton; Ellis Garlinger-Polled Herefords, Nashville; Jim -Harrison, Registered Angus, Middleville; Farmers Feed Service, Hastings; Bergy Brothers Feed, Alto; Schondelmayer Insurance, Hastings; and Dingerson Simmental, Freeport Others wishing to donate toward the awards in this contest should call Sandy Schondelmayer at 795-9146 or the Extension Office at 948­ 8039, according to Eldon Bowers. Village Primary Election FEBRUARY 21,1977 ’ r iMnavaarnM Te1h<MM8>ttaicffaWhgMf... COUNTY OF NASHVILLE BARRY (PrtidadNk. 1 J , STATE OF MICHIGAN trine EatoitafeJlB be W pg tf tes ud I Her. lie. Ao be HI i Barry xt Did lilte *«! in^merica. LDffiSIO’f*6 iDtfaM ®0 iDi®*3 iffll* OSHiR t& & (C1 (B) CAPITAL T¥nANCE k< iWff” nnd & of CASTLETON has received General Revenue Sharing payments totaling < $ a— KUCTOK UNABU TO MAKI HBSONAL AMJCATION, MKXIDUU TOWNSHIP $ 5 .404 during the period from July 1. 1976 thru December 31, 1976 * SV&t.oo /account NO. 23 3 oog 005 castletom Township TOWNSHIP CLERK BAPPV COUNTY NASHVILLE MICHIGAN 5 RECREATION 4 NASHVILLE VILLAGE HALL __fd *»*■—■ WREVKWMG Ae ftlGBOtATIOI ad HG6ID0NG nA d Ae add d TOWNSHP, OTYa VILAGE ex SHAU. MOFHU.Y Anda. . ti-------------- 4-r-------f i irtMui/ii GENERAL REVENUE SHARING PROVIDES FEDERAL FUNDS DIRECTLY TO LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS. YOUR GOVERNMENT MUST PUBLISH THIS REPORT ADVISING YOU HOW THESE FUNDS HAVE BEEN USED OR OBLIGATED DURING THE YEAR FROM JULY 1. 1979, THRU DECEMBER 31, 1976. THIS IS TO INFORM YOU OF YOUR GOVERNMENT'S PRIORITIES AND TO ENCOURAGE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN DECISIONS ON HOW FUTURE FUNDS SHOULD BE SPENT. NOTE: ANY COMPLAINTS OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE USE OF THESE FUNDS MAY BE SENT TO THE OFFICE OF REVENUE SHARING, WASHINGTON, O.C. 70 ACTUAL EXPENDITURES (tncfud* Obflgitlon*)________ THE GOVERNMENT 4 HEALTH 4S& A* »hvIM by firtiin 4M, Ad Me. IM, Mix Ade al 1M4 A* AmeadeA A. Cadtidlai, I Mehta* al radar, re xeta d <U aae ill Util, Adi U aMnd h Ha a*b*dfM 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & The 3Oth day preceding said Election ACTUAL USE REPORT 3 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION p A public service of Ibis publication and The Advertising Council. m GENERAL REVENUE SHARING (A) CATEGORIES < <rom 8 o'clock a.m. until 8 o'clock p.m. Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 1 PUBLIC SAFETY ah* JANUARY 24,1977 last Day Join the Payroll Savings Plan. FUNERAL HOMES MM "ift ciif^ Bust* be* *T NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY OFFICE UNItEGlSTIRED PEMOKS NOT ENTITLED TO VOTE 49073 6 LIBRARIES TBANSFER OF BEGBTItAnON, APPLICATION, TIME 7 SOCIAL SERVICES FOR AOED OR POOR • FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION 8 MULTIPURPOSE AND GENERAL GOVT tO EDUCATION (D) TRUST FUND REPORT Ireler io instruction D) 1. Balance as of June 30. 1976 t _ M 11 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 2. Revenue Sharing Funds Received from July 1. 1976 thru December 31, 1976 1 4fl4 12 HOUSING < COM­ MUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3. Interest Received or Credited (July 1.1976 thru December 31,1976) 13 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 4. Funds Released from Obligations (IF ANY) TXANSm OP MGSTBAT1ON ON ELECTION DAY 5. Sum of lines 1. 2. 3. 4 14 OTHER (Specify) 6. Funds Returned to ORS (IF ANY) 7. Total Funds Available 15 TOTALS 8 5+Q+.OQ nondiscrimination requirements have been met IE) CERTIFICATION: I certify that I am the Chief Executive Officer ano. with respect to the entitlement fund* reported hereon. on. I certify that they have not been used In violation of either the priority pr iority expenditure retuMtement tement (Section 193) or the mat matching,fund* tching,fund* prohibition (Section 4 All the the irfrt_ irfrt ’» ’» A A* . > Executive 8. Total Amount Expended (Sum of line 15. column B and column C) 9. Balance as of December 31. 1976 Q (F) THE NEWS MEDIA HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT A COMPLETE COPY OF THIS REPORT HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN A LOCAL NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCU­ LATION. I HAVE A COPY OF THIS REPORT AND RECORDS DOCUMENTING THE CONTENTS. THEY ARE OPEN FOR PUBLIC SCRUTINY AT Villas* Chfk �Maple Valley News. Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 12,1977, Page 4 New books at Putnam Library CEREMONY OF THE THE WONDERFUL ERA OF INNOCENT by Taylor Caldwell. THE GREAT DANCE BANDS by A novel of a tragic woman living Leo Walker. Presented to in America at the turn of the Putnam Library in memory of century. Bob and Betty Smith by Nancy GLORY AND THE Smith and Letitia Mayberry. LIGHTNING by Taylor Caldwell. KNIT AND CROCHET by A novel set in ancient Persia andCroWnPublishers. A basic how-to book. A TIME OF THE DRAGON by THE WAY IT WAS: 1876 by Dorothy Eden. A romantic novel Suzanne Hilton. Social life and during the late 1800’s in China. customs 1865 to 1918. SARABAND FOR TWO NEWSWEEK CONDENSED SISTERS by Philippa Carr. BOOK for this month contains the Historical gothic novel. following non-fiction: “Tisha” by AGENT IN PLACE by Helen Robert Specht, “Bring On the Maclnnes. Miss Maclnnes’ Empty Horses” by David Niven,newest adventure novel. “The Fire Came By” by J. DEVERON HALL by Velda Baxter and T Atkins, “My Life” Johnston. A,suspense novel. by Golda Meir. THE BEST PLACE TO BE by SCRAMBLED EGGS SUPER, Helen VanSlyke: A romantic THE CAT’S QUIZZER, DID I story about the problems of a EVER TELL YOU HOW LUCKY woman left alone to raise the YOU ARE? By Dr. Seuss. Three family. new books for children by one of ALASKA: HIGH ROADS TO their favorite writers. ADVENTURE by National We also have a new series of Geographic Society. Presented to books about animals. They are Putnam Library in memory of written and illustrated with color Linna (Mrs. Carl) Tuttle by the photographs, especially for Woman’s Literary Club. young readers. Free Publications available from I.R.S. Many free publications are available to answer nearly every tax question a taxpayer may have, the Internal Revenue Sercice said. Some of the more popular IRS publications cover moving expenses, sick pay, interest expenses, contributions, tax benefits for older Americans, medical deductions, and earned income credit. Free IRS publications can be obtained by filling out the handy order blank in the tax package mailed by the IRS, or from a local IRS office. First with Farm Supplies DeKalb Seed Corn Complete Line of Chemicals • Atrazine ^l74ib. Lasso $1275gai. Dyfonate 81 . Federal Fertilizer 12-12-12 *105 Ofon (bulk) 6-24-24 *127° !!„ (bulk) Urea & Potash Available FARMER'S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad Street in Hastings PURINA CHOWS WRESTLING TOURNEY HERE SATURDAY, JANUARY 15 The annual Maple Valley Invitational Wrestling Tournament will be held January 15 at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. The competition starts at 11 a.m., and the finals begin at 6:30 p.m. , . , , . Admission prices will be 75 cents for K—12, and *1.25 for adults for the opening rounds of competition. The same prices will be charged for the finals and semi-finals. The Maple Valley Lions, currently ranked 10th in the State, will be hosting Caledonia, Springport, Hamilton, Leslie, Portland, Middleville, and Plainwell. Come join in the fun and excitement, (Maple Valley News photo) State Police contact with CB'ers is u[ Driving under the influence of MichiganState Police had 1,182 contacts with citizen band radio intoxicants: 111 CB reports, nine operators in November, a record —involving involving 36 36 arrests, arrests monthly total since this pilot warnings, 34 referrals to other program was begun last June by police agencies. Speeding: 74 reports, including the department. According to Lt. Roderick 44 arrests, eight warnings, and LaMore, of the traffic division at four referrals. Felonies: 7 reports, resulting in headquarters who supervises the program, the November total two arrests, four referrals. Fires: 29 reports, service included 953 messages involving rendered in 11 and there were 10 , dangerous conditions or requests ifor assistance and 229 reports of referrals. Assists to motorists: 257. violations of various types. In addition, LaMore said 65 Of the 229 violations, 170 were reported along freeways, 59 on reports proved to be unfounded other roads. Of the 953 dangerous while locations could not be established in 153 cases. condition or aid messages, 551 The State Police operation were freeway, 402 on other monitors CB channels 9 and 19 highways. LaMore said the November (call letters KZL - 3698) and is handled by about 40 departmenttraffic included the following: owned mobile units in patrol cars and by about 30 base stations. The base station total includes 13 department-owned plus about 16 on loan from radio emergency oriented citizen groups. The CB coverage by the State Police is principally along the Interstate 1-94 and 1-96 corridors across lower Michigan but is also provided in the 1-75 and US-23 area at Bay City and Flint, in sections of Upper Michigan and in the Traverse City district (northern Lower Michigan). In contact CB reality, by communications with the State Police is possible virtually everywhere in the state. NOTICE 1 LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MAPLE r SJs VALLEY SCHOOLS. EATON & BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, has called a special election to be held in the School District on Monday, February 21,1977. The Last Day on which persons may register with the appropriate city or township clerks, in order to be eligible to vote at the special election called to be held on Monday, February 21, 1977, is Monday, January 24, 1977. Persons registering after 5:00 O Clock, P.M., on Monday,, January 24, 1977, are not eligible to vote at the special school election. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerk s offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education pf Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan. ELAM ROCKWELL Secretary, Board of Education �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 12,1977 Page 5 Ph. 945-9554for Maple Valley wrestlers win big during vacation Over the vacation, the Washburn ad ed a decision, and wrestling team defeated Robin Pendell, Brian Wendorf, Potterville 69-3, Bellevue 64-16, and Mike Yost all added forfeits. and Olivet 58-17. Thursday, the Maple Valley Wrestling against Potterville, Wrestling team notched their Bryan Fassett, Stuart Trumble, ninth victory by defeating Starr Washburn, Jeff Fassett, Central Montcalm 62-8. Scott Symonds, Doug One of the fine outstanding Hansbarger, Robin Pendell, efforts was put forth by Bryan Brian Wendorf, and George Owen Fassett, 98 lb. sophomore with a all pinned their man. Tim Burd 10 second pin, breaking the school added a decision and Larry Beals record held by Fred Trumble at and Don Rugg forfeits to round 14 seconds in 1974. Bryan was out the scoring. followed by pins from Stuart Wrestling aga nst Bellevue, Trumble, Frank Cooper, Jett Stuart Trumble, Jeff Fassett, Fassett, Doug Hansbarger, Don Symonds, Scott Doug Rugg, and George Owen. Hansbarger, Robin Pendell, Decisions were added by Brian Brian Wendorf, and George Owen Wendorf andMike Yost, while pinned their opponents. Bryan Tim Burd drew with his Fassett and Don Rugg added opponent. Scott Symonds and decisions, while Frank Cooper Robin Pendell added forfeits to added a forfeit. Tim Burd drew round out the scoring. with his opponent. The team’s record is now 9-0 Wrestling against Olivet, and is rated 10th in the State of Bryan Fassett, Stuart Trumble, Michigan. The team’s next match s Thursday, Jan. 13, at home Jeff Fassett, Scott Perkins, Quentin Ward, and George Owen against Saranac. Also the Maple gave the team pins. StarrValley Tournament is next Saturday, Jan. 15. Action-Ads PUBLIC SERVICE WANTED: HOSTESSES. We NOTICE need you to help us introduce our A mother is in need of bed fascinating products to your frames for double and queen community. Earn nice gifts while sized beds. Couch, chairs, end having fun, The Leisure Home tables, dressers and table lamps Party Way. Ph. (1-517) 726-0540 are needed. A mother of two Vermontville (1-18) children would appreciate a TV set If you have these items to RETIRED? KIDS GOT YOU give away, please call DOWN? Do what I did. Become a Department of Social Services, Leisure Home Party Counselor. 945-2437, Monday thru Friday, It’s easy, it’s fun! Earn top between 8 and 5. dollars. No deliveries. No Dept, of Social Services collecting. Ph. (1-517) 0540 Hastings, Mich. Vermontville. (1-18) REDUCE EXCESS FLUIDS with Fluidex tablets. Bonus pill box in every package, $2.39 at Simon Pharmacy. (1-18) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE. Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) FOR SALE: No. 1 potatoes, 50 lb. bag, $3.25; No. 1,20 lb. bag, $1.40. Onions, 25 lb. bag, $2.75; 50 lb. bag, $4.50. Farmers Gas & Oil, Nashville, (tfn) Lawn and Garden guide for January - Neither snow nor cold nor lack of light deters the true-blue gardener. Michgian State University J4'*"' fW. . •* ! kprtatt^! p “tatanii LKUig Mledtfegjj Wai Ibeflffi^ij,) Mieis^ restaji tataie^, cross Imj^j, . writt RfchklMi mein area at BnOtytaS sectusdO^lta in the te Of I NftaLmife reality, teas I cmmtaiii Police is posset eptntai ewrtwite Jadl! I adis jraat- S t said E raaec I a( be 5. CE HIM Hl INI® Extension horticulturists suggest the following lawn, garden and landscape chores are timely in January: -- Plan flower beds, the vegetable garden and home landscaping changes so you can order seeds and plants early. Order seed catalogs now. - Check bulbs, tubers, corms and stored fruits and vegetables regularly. Discard those showing signs of rot, disease or insect damage. Good ventilation and proper temperatures are necessary for successful, long­ term storage. If you potted spring­ flowering bulbs in October, you can bring them out of cold storage now for forcing later this month. : — Save ashes from your fireplace or Franklin stove to scatter in garden areas. Ashes contain potash and valuable trace elements. - Force branches of forsythia, pussy willow, quince and other flowering shrubs into early bloom indoors late this month. - Pinch back geraniums and coleus to stimulate the growth of side shoots. - Go easy on the water to your houseplants during the winter. They are not growing as rapidly as they did during the summer, sb they do not need as much water. - Place houseplants near south windows so they can get as much light as the winter weather will permit. Turn them around occasionally so that the same side isn’t always toward the light. Do not place plants on cold windowsills, and keep foliage away from cold window glass. Most houseplants come from tropical areas and will not stand intense cold. r tN* StOVf KM - Keep holiday plants healthy well into the new year by keeping them out of hot or cold drafts and away from sources of heat like heating registers, radiators, fireplaces and televisions. Give them water as they need it and fertilize according to the instructions that came with the plants or the label directions on any standard houseplant fertilizer. - Plant amaryllis bulbs for early spring bloom. - Try to avoid following the same path across the lawn when grass blades are frozen or snowcovered. Blades of grass broken now will show up in the spring. - Feed wild birds and provide them with an unfrozen supply of drinking water. Birds will come to depend on that food supply, so once you start feeding, don’t stop. - Shield landscape plants near roadways with burlap or canvas fastened to sturdy stakes to' prevent damage by de-icing salt. Avoid using salt around your home as much as possible. Instead, use sand, sawdust or urea fertilizer. - Protect outdoor plants against gnawing rodents by enclosing trunks or stems in a cylinder of hardware cloth or wire mesh. Make sure the screen stands well above the usual snow line. - Wrap the trunks of young, thin-barked trees to protect them against sun-scald injury. - Build plant protectors and supports to shield plants against heavy snow. Branches bent under snow or ice now may show no signs of damage until next summer. — Recycle your Christmas tree or its "branches as a winter plant protector. Place it on the south side of rhodendrons and other broadleaved evergreens to shield them from the drying sun during January, February and March. HOME HEATING BILLS ‘BURN YOU UP?’ BURN WOOD INSTEAD! The Johnson Energy Saver adapt to your gas or oil furnace. Thermostatically controlled blower provides heat to your rooms through existing heat ducts. A supplemental or independent heating system. Contact: Leon VanMiddlesworth Johnson Energy Systems, Inc Ph: 746-4401 CLIMAX, MICHIGAN Prices! Ladies Coordinate Coordinate Group Ladies JACKETS DENIM FLANNEL Shirts Reg?15.99 Jackets-Jeans-Shirts Sizes: 7/8 to 13/14 REDUCED... %m>$£67 REDUCED... /40%P50% M33B Ladies Ladies Ladies BLOUSES (PANT SUITSTops and All dressy and Only 4 Left! T-Shirts basic styles (Long Sleeve) REDUCED. /30%F33W 725% Men’s WRANGLERS Nylon Fiber Filled Men’s Winter WRANCHJACKETSHATS and Men’s-Ladies-Childrens COATS CAPS REDUCED... Reg. *32.00 AB REDUCED. 7»2288 /40% Here's your chance to SAVE! Everything must be cleared before arrival of spring goods. ‘KMw '^Variety Store ^20 Years ears "NEW”...n ...in Nashville asve 115-117 N. Main in Nashville Phone: 852-9747 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 12,1977^Page 6 Snow Blindness... a winter hazard One of the most serious threats to weekend or vacationing skiers is snow blindness, but it can be prevented, says the Michigan Optometric Association. Although usually temporary, snow blindness can impair vision sufficiently to cause accidents, particularly driving accidents,* cand in some cases, can result in permanent eye damage, says Dr. Philip E. Irion, the association’s president. Skiers can prevent it, however, by wearing proper sunglasses or tinted goggles. “Snow blindness is the bleaching out of the eye’s retina to the point where the eye cannot adapt normally to indoor and night lighting levels,*’ Dr. Orion said. “It is caused by exposure for a few hours to glare created when the sun hits the snow.” He said it could be compared to the effect on the eyes of viewing a flashbulb popping. With snow blindness, the impaired vision lasts longer because it takes much more time for the eye to recover from the bright glare. There are different types of sunglass lenses skiers can choose to prevent snow blindness. These are available in ready-made ski goggles, as well as in the special goggles available for skiers wearing prescription lenses. Those who spend most of their time on the slopes - such as ski instructors - will want a tinted, impact-resistant glass lens that screens out both ultra-violet and satisfactory, but they do distort coHloer perception somewhat. cautioned skiers to be certain their sunglass lenses are dark enough to screen out about 75 to 90 percent of available sunlight. Many expert skiere find it i necessary to change density of color while skiing in order to combat changing light conditions. For this reason, pros often carry several pairss of goggles with different tints or goggles with interchangeable filters to enable them to read the terrain accurately and to compensate for flat light conditions. For the latter, yellow-tinted lenses may heighten contrast, Dr. Irion say. say.s Coated sunglass lenses that infra-red rays. Not all glass lenses do this, so it pays to ask before purchasing the lenses, Dr. Irion said. Most weekend or vacationing skiers, however, will be adequately protected by quality plastic or glass tinted lenses that do not screen out infra-red rays. Plastic lenses are lighter and more impact-resistant than glass, a plus for skiers who have a tendency to fall on the slopes or to tangle with brush and trees. Most ready-made ski goggles have plastic lenses. The best color for tinted lenses is medium or dark gray, Dr. Irion said, because it does not interfere with color perception. Medium or dark shades of green are have a mirrored look are designed primarily for wear under intense glare situations and are a good choice for skiers, Dr. Irion advises. Another lens effective against glare is the polarizing lens, although the tilting of the head can reduce its effectiveness. Some skiers may find the photochromic or sun-sensitive sunglass lenses - which can change density, going from light to dark and vice versa - adequate on the slopes. This sunglass lense screens out about 80 percent of the light at maximum; however, Dr. Irion cautions, cold temperatures do slow down the darkening process. In addition, the lenses need a, “breaking-in” period and must be subjected to a number of lightening-darkening cycles before maximum change can be achieved with relative ease. Dr. Irion cautioned that, in selecting ski goggles, skiers should be aware that curved or bubble-shaped goggles can distort vision. Also, they should be certain the frames do not block side vision. What's cooking in Mic higan ...'' • 25-S1.000 PRIZES 425-$100 PRIZES 750-$20 bMMme < Copyright 1975Oanuco Associates - A Division ol Manpry Randan Corp PRIZES 2,400-$5 PRIZES kl 6,000-$2 PRIZES 43,500-$1 visit the participating store 26 times during this promotion You have 1 chance in 5 of winning a Cash Prize! PRIZES Rules for Playing Gamerama Series # 1. 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OF PRIZES ODOS FOR ONE STORE VISIT ODOS FOR ODDS FOR 13 STORE VISITS 26 STORE VISITS ♦1.000.00 25 280,000 to 1 21.538 to 1 10,769 to 1 100.00 425 16.471 to 1 1267 tol 634 tol 20.00 750 9433 tot 716 to 1 359 tol 5.00 2,400 2217 tol 224 tol 212 to 1 2J)O 6,000 1.167 to 1 86 tol 44 tol 1.00 43.500 161 to 1 12 tol 6to1 5X100 132 to 1 10 tol 5 to 1 TOTAL Shop Maker's IGA and SAVE by Carl Olson Michigan Department. of Agriculture I just couldn’t help it. I really didn’t mean to do it but I started the day with this combination: Ovalbumin, conalbumin, ovomucoid, mucin, globulins, amino acids, lipovitellin, lovetin, cholesterol, lecithin, lipids (fats), fatty acids, butyric acid, acetic acid, sodium chloride, lutein, zeaxanthine, Vitamin A and some phosphates. And I had that egg with some bacon. People get awfully nervous when they read some of the contents which are listed by law on ingredient labels. Nitrates, nitrites, MSG - all sound like something from outer space. But wait a minute. I just finished a book called Panic in the Pantry by Drs. Elizabeth Whelan and Frederick Stare. Published by Atheneum in 1976, this book examines what the authors call “food facts, fads and fallacies.” I realize it may not be “What’s Cooking in Michigan,” but I’m sure it could lay to rest many of the concerns Michigan shoppers may have about the foods they buy. It also reinforces what food technologists for the Michigan Department of Agriculture have been saying for years. This is that the food you buy has been inspected for wholesomeness and you can buy with confidence. As Whelan and Stare put it, the big problem is “The reeducation of American eaters. Over the past five years panic books have been bombarding them with ‘facts’ about how they are slowly eating themselves to a painful death. They are being told they are consuming lethal, cancercausing food additives. Instead, more attention should be given to the real, documented facts, specifically, the observations that additives perform necessary health-promoting functions, are under constant surveillance, and are safer than many ‘natural’ products. These statements are hardly as attention-getting as the ‘poisons-in-your-pantry’ t headlines, but they might precipitate a gradual shift from emotionalism to rationality.” Amen. The book should be available from your local library. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 12,1977, Page 7 Sik$s $&&§ SsNS J STS 5 •iigj Economic^1 Family From Mr. IGA! TABLERlH S FOR YOUR PLEEATING PLEASURE! ' '■ SANDWICH fie01 PRODUCE VALUES SPECIAL otf^ c . 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NABISCO • PRIMIUM MAKER’S IGA NASHVILLE 49* WCTgfC 1 CRACKERS »~r 54 49* Phone 852-0864 Printing. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVEtX HOURS: 8a.m. to 9p.m. CLOSED SUNDAYS Plenty of FREE Parking behind our Store. Prices good Wed. thru Sat $7.00 Purchase Not Including Sale Item WE HAVE COLD BEER & WINE �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 12,1977, Page 8 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Your reporter accompanied Greta Firster and a group from Lansing on a tour of Frankenmuth test Monday. First stop was at the Carlings Brewery Co. where part of the group took the 30 minute tour. Then a delicious chicken dinner at Zehnders and a visit to the gift shop. AU three Bronner’s Christmas stores were in business with their many animated figures and discounts on many items. The city was founded in 1845 by a Bavarian missionary society and today the German language is spoken and understood in almost all the homes. Mrs. Mildred Franks went with Mrs. Firster Monday to spend the day with her sister, Mrs. Opal Fast at Cedar Place. At the Woman’s Chib Monday evening, Mrs, Lucy Martin, a Maple Valley English teacher, gave a book review on “Passages”, which deals with the subject of how adults face difficult crises. Mrs. Leta Nagle will accompany Mr. Merle Haines of Hastings to Borgess Hospital on Tuesday, as her daughter Phyllis is to undergo foot surgery. Dates to remember: JAN. 17 Garden Club; JAN 18 * Senior Citizens program presented by Zenith Hearing Aid Co.; JAN. 27 Historical meeting. Sugaring off party. The articles from the Museum that have been stored in the Maple Manor while remodeling was done were moved back Saturday A.M. Many attended the 40th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Baker at the Griswold Room Sunday afternoon. The Methodist family dinner will be held next Sunday, Jan. 16. Mrs. Lena Earl, a former resident, has been admitted to the Eaton Co. Medical Care Facility from a Lansing hospital. She broke her hip before Christmas, the day before she expected to leave for Florida. Mrs. Hattie Hawkins is spending some time with they Floyd Car roll family in Portland. Mr. and Mrs. Don Satterlee of Charlotte were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Siple. Mrs. Ben Siple has been admitted to Eaton Co. Medical Care Facility. Vermontville Notes by Greta Firster Rev. David Fleming of the Congregational Church made arrangements for anyone who wished to attend the Vespers Service of the Nativity at/ St. Elias Russian Orthodox Church in Battle Creek January 7th. Twenty-three from the church went, and Ms. Ava Kroger of the Razor’s Edge. The Professional Shop Complete hair care services for both sexes. • Styling • Permanents • Frosting • Coloring • Highlighting Redken Professional Hair Care Products. p pH plus' Redke n Redken* Conditioning Make-Up and "Nutralon"... a complete nutrition plan.' Ph: 948-8767 TUESDAY thru SATURDAY Located: Above Birke’s Shoe Store Razor’s Edge |-|A| Methodist Church. The service always. The meal was a potluck vas exactly the same as was held dinner and it was fantastic.' We it The Church of the Nativity in surely appreciate being invited to Bethlehem on the same day. St. this wonderful service, and we Elias is a family church, as thSy thank Rev. Fleming for making it call it. The people are possible. To me it makes no descendants of the Yugoslavs, difference what the church is if it Russians, and Hungarians. Their so teaches the people to live a better life by following Christ We priest is Father Michael. v All Orthodox churches are hope we can attend other church alike inside. They are just services and thus learn to our beautiful. eauu. They ey are designed esgne too understand neighbor. preach the Gospel through the Thanks, Rev. Fleming, for this architecture, lighting, and icons, wonderful opportunity. Father which are pictures of the Holy Michael visited Russia recently. Family and Saints. The eyes of He said religion is alive, and he the icons follow you as you look at found many young people the picture and move away. The attending the Orthodox Church. vestibule represents this world The Patriarch of the Church lives where man is called to in Russia. There is also one in repentance. The nave - the Greece. The music was Slavic music by Kingdom of Heaven. The icons off Mary, Christ, and the Saints the acappeHa choir which was remind the people that they are marvelous. It was directed by the hosts of the church. The guext Ms. June, who let her family go to salutes them by making the sign Florida while she stayed to do the of the cross and kissing the icon Vesper music. + of Mary or Christ The people Ms. Greta Firster called on light candles which reflects the light of Christ in the world. The Patty Villaneuva and Almira church is the palace oi the King of Dooling in the Ingham Medical Kings. The royal colors of white, Hospital in Lansing Thursday. blue, and gold are used on the Almira had more surgery last robes and altars. The figure of week Monday. They left a 12 inch Christ is always placed at the incision inher hip with drainage very top of the dome. The two tubes in. They told her they had large candelabras represent the. found the germ this time that was light by which God led the Jews causing the trouble and they into the promised land. The could now fight it. The doctor told Orthodox Vespers is over 2,000 her she would definitely walk this years old, and the service marks time. It has been one year in the end of the Christmas season. February since she broke her hip. Behind the altar are The Royal Patty is a very sick young lady. Doors with a large gold cross They did minor surgery on her above. The icons of Matthew, lung Friday. Reportis not back at Mark, John, and Luke are on the this writing. These two ladies doors. Only those who are Ibve to get mail. ordained may pass through the + doors and into the beautiful - Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Wright Tabernacle where the gold fans, just returned from a holiday gold cross, incense, and the Holy vacation in Florida. They spent Book are kept. On each side of the one day and eveing with Mr. and Elam at Royal Doors are the Servant mrs. Rochwell Doors. The icon of Mary is on the Hommosassa. One day they right and of Jesus on the left. Also visited Mr. and Mrs. Alva Ames icons of St. Stephen, St. Michael, at Largo, Florida. They attended St. Elias, St Paul, and St. Peter. the circus at Sarasota.. They A large beautiful chandelier enjoyed playing in the sand and hangs from the ceiling. As the wading in the ocean one day at lights grow brighter, they signify Daytona Beach. The weather was the light of the Church through very good until they got into the world. The table of Tennessee. There they ran into Preparation stands in the front ice. center of the altar. On it were the + candelabra, the anointment oil So glad to hear that Ms. Lucile vessels, and the five loaves of Brown of Woodland but a former bread. Everyone was invited to Vermontville teacher who had come forward and be anointed eye surgery two weeks ago is with the hold oil which came doing very nicely. directly from Bethlehem and to + partake of the broken bread as Mr. and Mrs. Pelton of Father Michael said, “Christ is Hastings called on the Firsters bom.” The icons came from Sunday afternoon. Greece and all were gifts. The + large icon of St. Elias, the Had a beautiful letter from Gus Prophet, is in the vestibule. It Ponce deLeon of Montevideo, was painted by a parish young Uruguay. Gus was one of our lady who is an art major. Elias is exchange students a few years said to have been a prophet and to ago. He had finished his fourth have driven the Chariot across year in forestry. He works a lot the sky with thunderbolts. on Transcendental Meditation. We had dinner with the people He has different programs on TV, after the service, and they made radio, and writes for a us feel as if we had known them newspaper. + The Lamie school burned completely down last week. It was being occupied by a man who had remodeled it into a home. No one was at home when the fire started. > + Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett of Nashville hit and killed a deer at the east end of Vermontville last week Sunday night They came into town and had us call the police. Fred was all broken up. He loves animals. The police gave him a permit to keep the deer. He said he doubted if he could eat it + Mr. and Mrs. Rinehart Zemke, Ms. Martha and Ms. Margareta Zemke had Thursday evening dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Grashuis of Hastings. + Mrs. Ben Siple has been transfered to the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Her condition remains about the same. + Mr. Archie Martin has apparently recovered from pneumonia and is resting comfortably. + A group of men met Saturday and moved the things all back into the museum. 4- The Maplewood Farm Bureau met for their annual party Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Siple. There were many discussions and then/ a good time was had by all. They could have slid down hill in the driveway. Some almost didL Mrs. Glen Ramsey of Lawrence Rd., Nashville, entertained her children Friday evening, Dec. 17 for a pre­ Christmas party. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ramsey, Jr. of Dowling, Mr. and Mrs. David Ramsey of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Jacobs of Algonquin Lake, Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brenner of Dorr, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Myers of Vermontville. Mrs. Glen Ramsey enjoyed Christmas eve evening at the home of her daughter and son-in­ law, Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Jacobs of Algonquin Lake, and on Christmas Day was a dinner guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ramsey, Jr. of Stamm Rd., Dowling. Mrs. Glen Ramsey was a New Year’s Eve guest of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Osterman of Nashville, and enjoyed New Year’s Day with Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Miller of Clark Rd., Nashville. + •NOTICE* In the upcoming Primary Election, to be held February 21, 1977, there will be a proposal on the ballot which will read, ''Shall the Village Council Proceed with the sewer extensions? Susan M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk January 18th the Maple Syrup Association will meet at 7: 30 p.m. in the Griswold Room. All interested persons are invited to attend. + Mr. and Mrs. Carl Grashuis of Hastings had Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Rinehart Zemke. Mrs. Grashuis was the former Edith Zemke. + Ms. Isabelle Zemke of Lake Odessa spent Sunday with Ms. Hermina Southern. + Steve Prim of north Vermontville was at the basketball game Friday night He was taken terribly ill,, was spitting up blood, the police were called, and he was taken to the Charlotte Hospital by the Vermontville ambulance. + Maple Valley Junior High Basketballl team. lost to Montabella and the Varsity team won Friday night. WE ARE NOW A DRY CLEANING PICK - UP STATION HOURS: Open 9 to S except Sunday FLOWERS WATCHES RINGS GIFTS Consult us for — Personal Wedding Services Funeral Services Special Day Assistance Nashville FLOWERS & Jewelry 233 N. Main St - 852-9797 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday. January 12, 1977. Page 9 State Police report traffic fatalities down for the year 1976 — Michigan recorded 1,906 deaths in traffic accidents in 1976, the third time in the last three years that the toll has been below 2,000, according to provisional figures of the State Police traffic division. The state had 1311 deaths in 1975 and 1,875 in 1974. These lower tolls followed 10 consecutive years of annual losses exceeding 2,000 and including 1969 when the all-time high state death toll of 2,487 was recorded. The 1976 loss was 95 or more than five per cent above the total killed in traffic accidents in 1975. The traffic division points out, however, that the 1976 toll will likely increase by one to two per cent when records for the year are complete. As it was in the previous two years, .credit for Michigan’s below 2,000 toll last year is shared by several factors, officers feel, which include the national lower speed limit, a slower-paced economy, some labor strikes and their effect on employment and transportation, some concerns about costs of motor vehicle operations, and the on-going traffic safety promotions of law enforcement and similar agencies. One of the Michigan decrease months for the past year was December which provisionally showed 125 deaths. This was 35 or about 22 per cent less than the total of 160 charged to the same month in 1975. Average for December in the last five years, 1971-75, was 154. High for the month was 245 in 1965 while the low was 79 in a wartime year 1942. The 78-hour holiday weekend traffic death tolls in Michigan were 12 during the Christmas period and IL during the New Year’s period, down somewhat from the 17 and 22 counts registered respectively for those times a year earlier. Of nine fatal New Year accidents, six involved a drinking factor and included three drinking drivers in the 16-25 age group. Six accidents involved two or three vehicles in collisions and five involved excessive speed factors. Three accidents were ran off roadway types. There was one multiple death accident which killed three. Unemployment insurance modified A federally funded program of supplemental unemployment insurance benefits, which permitted recipients to collect up to 13 weeks of additional unemployment benefits, was modified beginning December 19, 1976, Michigan Employment Security Commission (MESC) Director S. Martin Taylor announced recently. Entitlement under the Federal Supplemental Benefits (FSB) program is being increased, in accordance with federal law, because the insured unemployment rate averaged at or above six percent for 13 consecutive weeks ending December 4, 1976. When the insured unemployment rate is at or above six percent, Taylor explained, claimants may collect up to a total of 65 weeks of benefits through existing unemployment programs. When the rate is between 5 and 5.9 percent, new claimants may collect only up to 52 weeks of benefits. This includes up to 26 weeks of regular benefits, followed by up to 13 weeks of Extended Benefit (EB) payments, followed by effective Dec. 19, 1976 - up to 26 more weeks of FSB. Prior to December 19, claimants were eligible for only up to 13 weeks of FSB. After December 19, persons filing a new claim for FSB will receive payments equal tho their regular payments. Persons currently collecting unemployment insurance, who had established a FSB. claim during the 5 percent FSB period, or had their FSB reduced in the 5 percent period, will have their claim recomputed. Taylor said that all persons now drawing FSB will receive a written explanation of how the new FSB changes will affect their claim. He emphasized that there is no need to call MESC offices for such information. FSB is determined by the insured unemployment rate, which is the percentage of people claiming unemployment benefits compared to all employed ■workers who are covered on unemployment insurance. The insured unemployment rate (currently 6.04 percent) should not be confused with the total employment rate (currently 8.8 percent), which is the percentage of unemployed of Michigan's total labor force. The entire FSB program is due to expire next March; thereafter, applicants will be eligible only for regular and EB benefits, for a maximum of 39 weeks of benefits. Mondays, with Rosin as the instructor Tuesdays, with Wineman as the Instructor Government meets on Thursdays Course liistructor Matson Pre-school Fun & Games Welding & Kipp Machine Shop Day Room Weeks Tues. Maplewood 5-8 Tues. Shop 8 Time Fee 7-9 p.m, $3.00 $10.00 7-9 p.m. Knitting & Crocheting meets from 7-9 p.m. Square Dancing meets from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sew & Stretch Class is advanced only. Ernest Nash State Representative OPENING DAY The 79th Legislature convenes this Wednesday in Lansing for swearing-in ceremonies; 14 House membets are new. We will meet in joint session with the Senate on Thursday to hear the Governor’s State of the State message. COMING UP - Consideration of the budget will have first priority this year; other major topics will be transportation programs, plus reform of the parole and workers’ compensation systems, of the juvenile code, and of educational financing. STUDENT LOANS - Now that the Michigan Higher Education Student Loan Authority has sold $12 million of bonds, Michigan high school seniors and college students can apply for college loans of up to $2,500 a year, or $5,000 yearly for graduate students. YOUNG SPORTS The legislature's special Committee on Youth Sports Program has found that baseball is the most popular sport among males, softball among females; that many more girls play contact sports like football than had been thought; and that’ a great many young people play in programs with few or no safety controls. The study continues this year. OIL SPILL? - Due to the recent rash of oil spills, state officials have reviewed with the U.S. Coast Guard contingency plans for cleaning up Great Lakes’ oil Maple Valley Community Education Corrections! all below classes begin the week of Jan. 17 Typing meets on English meets on A weekly report from— spills. Most Michigan-area spills result from fueling operations rather than leakage or dumping of oil cargo. MEDICAID COSTS - Starting next month, the Department of Social Services will begin cost­ cutting measures to save $30 million. These will include reduced payments to doctors for in-hospital services, and paying only generic-drug prices to pharmacists. INDIAN FISHING - A recent Michigan Supreme Court decision has held that Indians do not have to have fishing licenses under terms of an 1836 treaty, but that their fishing may be regulated outside reservations if it’s necessary for conservation of the fish involved. NEW LOTTERY Michigan’s fifth instant lottery game starts this Tuesday, to be called Instant Bingo. This is expected to last 8 to 10 weeks and produce about $16 million for the state, all of which will be deposited in the general fund. LAST ITEM - The final matter from last year’s session was HB 6233, which was presented to the Governor for his signature last Tuesday. This bill lowers the residency requirement for college tuition grants from 18 months to 12 months, and bars any student from getting both a state competitive scholarship and a tuition grant at the same time. Michigan "Snow Lines" open for use Jack S. Wilson, Director, Travel Bureau, Michigan Department of Commerce, announces that the Bureau’s toll free telephone “snow lines” will be manned from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday beginning January 3 and continuing through March 26, 1977. “This extended service enables non-resident winter sports enthusiasts in different time zones to obtain the latest Michigan snow condition and also gives Michigan residents greater access to their Travel Bureau after regular business hours,” Wilson said. “Snow line” calleis can obtain the latest ski and snowmobile conditions, recreational activities taking place around the state, general weather and winter fishing information. According to Wilson, “Michigan is one of the nation’s favorite warm weather vacation states, but when summer turns off, we don’t. When you get to ’snow’ Michigan, winter becomes Community events... WE SELL: LOTTERY TICKETS another exciting vacation experience." The Travel Bureau toll free number for Michigan residents, outside the Lansing area, is 800292-2520. Residents of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C., dial 800-248­ 5456. All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. BUD’S DUDS SQUARE DANCE, Saturday, Jan. 15, Kellogg School, Nashville, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. All singing call dance. Finger foods will be served. Bud Gillispie caller. Artha Shaw cuing. Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. �Maple VMw Mom NadwiHe. Wadnaadw. January 12. 1977. Pane 10 WHEN YOU FINANCE .. AUTOMOBILES MOBILE HOMES HOME IMPROVEMENTS VACATIONS TV & OTHER APPLIANCES WHEN YOU FINANCE .. 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Securitynational OF BATTLE CREEK• MICHIGAN MemberF.D.I.C. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 12,1977, Page 11 Fewer acres of forest are available for snowmobiles Your Guide to 164 Marked Michigan Snowmobile Trails 1977 LEGEND r SNOWMOBILE TRAILS STATE PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS SOUTHERN GAME AREAS STATE FORESTS RON MVtt MOUNUM STATE PARKS 1 MC LAIN: near Calumet. 365 acres 2 TWIN LAKES: near Winona, open ar 166 acree. 3 PORCUPINE MTS.: near Ontonagon, 35 miles of trails. 4 LAKE GOGEBIC: near Marenisco. 345 5 BEWABIC: near Crystal Falls, 175 acres 6 CRAIG LAKE: near Nestorla, 4,047 7 VAN RIPER: near Ishpeming, 1.025 AI POU 8 WELLS: near Cedar River, 875 acres. 9 FAYETTE: near -Garden, 200 acres. 10 INDIAN LAKE: near Manistique. 375 TRAVERSEI 11 MUSKALLONGE LAKE: near Deer Park, 129 acree. 12 TAHOUAMENON FALLS: near Para­ dise, 14,300 acres. Groomed trail. 13 STRAITS:'near St. Ignace, 120 acree. 14 BRIMLEY: near Brlmley, 45 acres. 15 DETOUR: near Cedarville. 400 acree. 16 WILDERNESS: near Mackinaw CHy, 15 miles of trail. 17 ALOHA: near Cheboygan, 30 acres. 18 CHEBOYGAN: near Cheboygan, 917 acree. 19 ONAWAY: near Onaway, 132 acree. 20 PETOSKEY: near Petoskey, 1-mlle trail. 21 BURT LAKE: near Indian River, 280 140 148,142 1 MANISTEE >CADUAC HOUWlON IT AUSTIN A IlfflNGT ON STANDISH ■”OAK£p BIG RAPIDS HOEFT: near Rogers City, 224 acree. YOUNG: near Boyne CHy, 500 acres. CLEAR LAKE: near Atlanta, 269 acres. INTERLOCHEN: near Traverse Qty, 100 acree. 28 HARTWICK PINES: near Grayling, 4,018 acree. 27 ORCHARD BEACH: near Manistoe, 140 22 23 24 25 MOUNT PLEASANT MIDLAND MfWAYGO 38 MITCHELL: near Cadillac, trail corridor. 29 NORTH HIGGINS LAKE: near Roscom­ mon, 388 acree. Groomed trail. 30 TAWA8 POINT: near East Tawas, 75 SAGINAW®' HURON LGRAND RAPIDS HOLLAND SI RIFLE RIVER: near Roee CHy. 4,318 acres. Groomed trail. 32 LUDINGTON: near Ludington, 7 miles 11 trails. 33 SILVER LAKE: near Hart, 700 acres. 34 NEWAYGO: near Newaygo. 237 acres. 35 GLADWIN: near Gladwin, 370 acres. 38 BAY CITY: near Bay City. 90 acre',. 37 SLEEPER: near Caseville, 850 acres. 38 PORT CRESCENT: near Port Austin, 100 acres. 38 SANILAC: near Port Austin, 111 acres. 40 MUSKEGON:, near Muskegon, 400 <1 HOFFMASTER: GRAYLIMG 138 ’LANSING BATTLE ACRES AMOR KALAMAZOO] ^DETROIT JACKSON' Bring'em back COLDWATER ALIVE! near Muskegon, 900 41 GRAND HAVEN: ngar Grand Haven, 26 43 HOLLAND: near Holland. 40 acree. 44 YANKEE SPRINGS, near Middleville, 3404 acres. 48 IONIA: near Ionia, 2,700 acres. 46 8LEEPY HOLLOW: near Lansing, 2,000■ ■0TM. * it fr V n i <» - V Jr 47 ORTONVILLE: near Ortonville. 3,888 acres. 48 SEVEN LAKES: near Holly, 375 acres. 48 HOLLY: near Pontiac. 1,870 acree. 88 METAMORA HADLEY: nev ’ Meta­ mora, 630 acres. 51 LAKEPORT: near Port Huron. 200 acree. 52 ALGONAC: near Algonac, 750 acres. 53 BALO MOUNTAIN: near Pontiac, 2,800 acres. 54 ROCHESTER-UTICA: near Utica. 400 acree. 55 VAN BUREN: near SdUth Haven. 250 MW. 56 FORT CUSTER, near Battle Crook. 1,000 acree. 57 WARREN DUNES: near St. Joseph. 140 acres. 58 PONTIAC LAKE: near Pontiac, 3,800 acree. 88 HIGHLAND: near Now Hudson, 3,800 acres. . 60 DODGE PARK NO. 4: near Pontiac, 130 acree. 61 BRIGHTON: near Brighton, 3,820 acres. 62 PROUD LAKE: near Milford, 2,882 acres. 63 ISLAND LAKE: near Brighton, 3,100 acres. 64 PINCKNEY: near Gregory, 5.500 acree. 85 WATERLOO: near Waterloo, 11,000 acres. 66 CAMBRIDGE: near Cambridge Junc­ tion. 120 acres. 67 HAYES: near Clinton, 400 acres. 88 STERLING: near Monroe, 525 acres. SOUTHERN GAME AREAS 86 ROGUE RIVER: 4 ml. W. of Kent CHy on M-67. Trail: 13 ml. 70 ALLEGAN: 5 ml. NW of Allegan off 118th Ave. Area: 12,000 acres. 71 BARRY: 9 ml. W. of Hastings off Yankee Springs Rd. Trail: 6 ml. 72 FLAT RIVER: 1 mi. N. of Belding, 3 ml. 8. of Greenville. Trail: 23 nil. 73 STANTON: 2 ml. 8. Of Stanton on M-66. TraM: 12 ml. 74 SHIAWASSEE RIVER: 1 ml. N. of St. Charles, on M-47. Trail: 7 ml. 75 MINDEN CITY: 12 ml. N. of Sandusky off Gates and Rolneit Rds. Trail: 7 ml. 78 PORT HURON: 6 ml. W. of Port Huron . on M-138. Trail: 8 ml. STATE FORESTS 77 BALD MOUNTAIN, at Ironwood. Trail: 18 ml. 78 CAMP 9 TRAIL, 2 ml. W. of Connorvflle. Trail: 2 ml. 79 RAMSEY-MARENISCO, at Marenisco. Trail: 33 ml. 80 MARENISCO-BERGLAND, at Mwenisco. Trail: 24 ml. 61 BERQLAND-PORCUPINE MT., 1 ml. N. of Bergland. Trail: 18 ml. 82 BERGLAND • VICTORIA, Mlshweblc Stalo Forest: at Bergland or Victoria. Trail: 20 ml. 83 BILL NICHOLS. Mlshweblc State For­ est: al Maae. Trail: 40 mi. 84 MISERY BAY, Mlshweblc State Forest: 216 ml. N. of Winona along M-26. Trail: 14 ml. 86 ALSTON - WINONA, Mlshweblc State Forest: at Donkan. Trail: 30 ml. 88 ATLANTIC-FREDA, Mlshweblc State Forest: 16 ml. W. of Atlantic. Trail: 9 ml. 87 KEWEENAW, Mlshweblc State Forest: 16 ml. 8E. of Laurium, also In Copper Harbor. Trail: 50 ml. 80 LAC VIEUX, Baraga State Forest: 3 ml. W. of L'Anse on Menge Crook Rd. Trail: ' , l7 mL . 89 ARVON ROAD. Baraga State Forest: el L'Anse. Trail: 12 mi. 118 90 CRYSTAL FALLS-BATES JCT.. Iron Range State Forest: 2 ml. NW of Crystal Falls off US-141. Trail: 18 ml. 91 IRON COUNTY. Iron Range State For­ est: 16 ml. N. of US-2 on US-141. Trail: 119 24 ml. 92 KELSO-CRYSTAL FALLS. Iron Rango Stale Forest: >t Kelso Jet. Trail: 6 ml. 93 STAGER, Iron Range State Forest: 8 ml.120 8. of Crystal Fails on US-2, 2 ml. SE on Co. Rd. Trail: 6 mi. 94 SILVER LAKE-FLOODWOOD. Ford River State Forest: 5 ml. N. of Channing 121 on M-95. Trail: 40 ml. 95 SAGOLA LAKES AREA. Michigamme 122 M-96. trail: 15 ml. 98 NORTH GREENWOOD, Michigamme 123 State Forest: 1 ml. W. of Ishpeming off US-41. TraH: 8 ml. 124 97 FORESTVILLE, Michigamme State Forest: 3 ml. W., 2 ml. N. of Marquette. Trail: 6 ml. 98 REPUBLIC-GW1NN, Michigamme State 125 Forest: 1 ml. 8. of Helen Lake on Casey Lake Rd., or 5 ml. W. of Gwinn on 126 Charlie Lakes Rd. Trail: 25 ml. State Forest: 4 ml. S. of Republic off trails to Grand Marais and Tahqua* 144 menon Falls. TraH: 18 ml. NEWBERRY-UPPER TAHOUAMENON FALLS, Lake Superior and Tahqua* menon State forests: Charcoal Grade, 1 ml. N. of Newberry, or Tehquamenon 145 Falls State Park. TraH: 25 ml. PULLUP LAKE, Mackinac and Tahquamenon State Forest: 2 ml. E. of Naubin­ 146 way o<f US-2 to M-28, 4 ml. 6. of Nowbony. TraH: 20 ml. PARADISE - UPPER TAHOUAMENON 147 FALLS, Lake Superior Slate Forest: 1 ml. w. of Paradise on M-123. Trail: 14 ml. 148 CARP RIVER, Mackinac State Forest: 3 ml. NE of Brevort on Worth Rd. to 2 ml. 8W of Trout Lake. Trail 1616 ml. KINROSS - RACO, Munuscong State.... 149 Forest: at Race. Trail: 12 ml. RUDYARD - TROUT LAKE. Munuscong State Forest: at Rudyard. Trail: 24 ml. 150 CASTLE ROCK, Mackinac State Forest: 4 ml. N of St. Ignace off 1-75. Trail: 18 nil. SOO-BRIMLEY-RACO. Munuscong State Forest: Sherman Park, 1 ml. E. of Sault Ste. Marie. TraH: 21 ml. CEDARVILLE, Munuscong State For­ est: 116 ml. N. of Cedarville on M-129. TraH: 22 ml. 127 CHEBOYGAN - BLACK MOUNTAIN, "" Black Lake State Forest: 316 miles E. 99 SAND PLAINS, Michigamme State Forest: off M-35 st New Swanzy. Trail: 21 ml. 100 FELCH GRADE, Bay do Noc. of Cheboygan, & of hwy. TraH: 45 ml. Menominee and Ford River State 128 INDIAN RIVER, Hardwood State Forest: forests: at Fetch. Trail: 42 mi. 216 ml. W. of Indian River on M-68. Trail 101 PIPELINE, Sturgeon River State Forest: 21 ml. 1 ml. 3. of Ralph on Co. Rd. 581. 129 WOLVERINE, Hardwood State Forest: 2 Trail: 30 ml. ml. W., 16 ml. S. of Wolverine to Peet 102 SKUNK CREEK, Sturgeon River State Rd. Trail: 17 ml. Forest: 216 ml. N. of Fetch on Co. Rd. 581. Trail: 23 ml. 130 CHANDLER HILL, Jordan River State 103 IRON MT.-MERRIMAN-WAUCEDAH, Forest: 5 ml. W. of Boyne Falls on Co. Sturgeon River State Forest: 2 ml. E. Rd. 626,2 ml. N. on Slashing Rd., U ml. of Weucedah at Beaver Petes. Trail: W. on Chandler Rd. TraH: 19 ml. 37 ml. 131 NORTH BRANCH, Otsego State Forest: 104 CHERRY RIDGE, Menominee State 716 ml. S. of Gaylord on Old US-27,8 ml. Forest: 4 ml. W. of Cedar River on Co. E. on State Rd. Trail: 23 ml.Rd. 362, 2* ml. 8. on Jim Town Rd. Trail: 6 ml. Forest: 2 ml. E. of Millersburg. TraH: 106 CAMPO-INDIAN SPRINGS, Menominee 40 ml. Slate Forest: 2 ml. NW of Cedar River 133 AVERY HILLS, Thunder Bay River State on Camp O Rd. Trail: 9 ml. Forest: 416 ml. 8. of Atlanta on Co. 108 FOREST ISLANDS, Bay de Noc State Rd. 487,' 3 ml. W. on Avery Lake Rd. Forest: 844 ml. 8E from Bark River end Trail: 14(mi. US-2. Trail: 20 ml. 134 BRUSH CREEK, Thunder Bay River 107 RIOGE, Grand Sable State Forest: el State Forest: 2 ml. N. of Atlanta on Christmas. Trail: 6 ml. M-33, 44 ml. E. on Voyer Rd. Trail: 30 108 HOVIE, Grand Sable State Forest: 15 ml. ■ ml. 8. of Munising bn Hwy. 13. TraH: 6 ml. 135 EAST DEVILS LAKE, Alpena State For­ 108 8. HIAWATHA, Grand Sable State est: '4-ml. S. of Alpena on Plpor 4W; Forest: 12 ml. S. of Wetmore off Hwy. >Trail: 10 mi. 13. TraH: 14 ml. 136 DEVILS SWAMP. Thunder Bay River 110 MC COMB LAKE, Grand Sable State State Forest: 416 ml. SW of Alpena Forest: 15 ml. 8. of Munising on Hwy. on Worth Rd. Trail: 10 ml. 13. Trail: 7 ml. 111 N. HIAWATHA, Grand Sable State 137 BETSIE RIVER, Betale River State Forest: start at Beulch, Honor, Thomp­ Forest at Shingleton. TraH: 36 ml. 112 SHINGLETON-GRAND MARAIS. Grand sonville or Turtle Lake. TraH: 38 ml. Sable State Forest: 1 ml. N. of Shingle-138 BOAROMAN VALLEY, Fife Lake & Kalkaska State forests: start al Mayfield, ton on Co. H15. Trail: 40 ml. Kalkaska, Walton Jet., Traverse CHy 250 113 HAYWIRE, Manistique River State Forw> eel: 6 ml. N. of Manistique on M-94. or Fife Lake. "Trail: 81 ml. 139 BLUE BEAR, Kalkaska Slate Forest: 11 TraH: 33 ml. ml. E. of Kalkaska on M-72. Trail: 45 ml. 114 HIGH ROLLWAYS, Manistique River State Forest: 10 ml. N. and 1 ml. E. of 140 MISS-KAL LINE, Missauk State For­ Manistique on Co. Rd. 448. Trail: 16 ml. est: 116 ml. E. of Moorootown, 1 ml. NE. 116 GRANO MARAIS, Lake Superior StaiaTraH: 26 ml. Forest: 24 ml. N. of Newberry on Co. Rd. 141 GRAYLING-LOVELL8, Au Sable Stalo Forest: 2 mi. N. of Grayling on Old US407. TraH: 34 ml. 116 PINE STUMP TAHOUAMENON 27. Trail: 46 ml. FALLS, Lake Superior Stole Forest: 20 142 SKYLINE, Au Sable Stalo Forest: 816 ml. 8. of Grayling, 1 ml. E. Trail: 26 ml. mi. N. of Newberry on Co. Rd. 407. Trail: 143 GLADWIN .REFUGE, Tittsbawassoo 32 ml. River State Forest: 116 ml. N. of 117 DOLLARVILLE DAM, Tehquamenon Meredith. TraM: 13 ml. River State Forest: links Newberry with 132 SI.LVER CREE.K, Black L.ake State F 151 152 153 154 156 166 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 ROSCOMMON-ST. HELEN, Houghton Lake State Forest: 16 ml.l. SE of Roscommon on M-78, in St. Halon 16 ml. E. of M-78 on Beaver Lake Rd. TraH: 26 ml. RED OAK - LEWISTON - LOVELLS, Thunder Bay River State Forest; 44 ml. E. of Lovells on Lovells Rd. TraH: 40 mi. MUSKRAT LAKE, Oscoda State Forest: 5 ml. N. of Mio on M-33 to Co. Rd. 606, 416 ml. W., 1 ml. N. TTaU: 26 ml. NORTH HIGGINS LAKE, Au Sable Stale Forest: 1 ml. E. of N. Higgins Lake 1-75 exit. Trail: 8 ml. WEST HIGGINS LAKE, Houghton Lake and Au Sable State forests: % mi. W. of interchange US-27 and Co. Rd. 104. TraH: 18 ml. PRUDENVILLE, Houghton Lake State Forest: 2 ml. W. of Prudenville on M-66, 16 ml. 8. TraH: 25 ml. OGEMAW HILLS, Ogemaw State For­ est: 3 ml. E. of 81. Helen on Beever Lake Rd. Trail: 13 ml. ROSE CITY-CLEAR LAKE, Ogemaw State Forest: 316 mi. W. of Ross CHy. Trail: SO ml. SEVEN MILE HILL, Oscoda State For­ est: 516 ml. W. of Oscoda on River Rd., 2 ml. N. to Blssonette Rd. 1 ml. W. Trail: 20 ml. STRATFORD-GRASS LAKE, Missaukee and Kalkaska State forests: 116 ml. E. of Moorestown, 1 ml. NE. Trail: 13 ml. LINCOLN HILLS, Pore Marquette State and Manistoe National forests: 1516 ml. N. of Baldwin on M-37, E. of Kederabek’s gas station. Trail: 24 ml. LITTLE MANISTEE, Pers Marquette State Forest: 416 ml. N. of Baldwin on M-37, 16 ml. E. Trail: 46 ml. TIN CUP, Pers Marquette State Forest: 5 ml. N. W. of Nirvana. Trail: 19 ml. OLD SHEEP RANCH, Chippewa River State Forest: 1 ml. N., 3 ml. W. of Evart on Twin Creek Rd. TraH: 25 ml. FUR FARM, Chippewa River and Mlsaaukoo State forests: st Harrison air­ port. Trail: 50 mi. MOLASSES RIVER, Tlttabawassoe River State Forest: 7 ml. E. of Gladwin on M-61. TraH: 35 ml. WEST MICHIGAN, at Deer Run Golf Course on Cascade Rd. S. of Lowell, or Yankee Springs Rec. Area. Trail: 60 ml. NATIONAL FORESTS OTTAWA, marked trail near Waters­ meet: 25-mlle loop between Watersmeet and Land-O-Lakes, Wis. Also numerous unmarked trails. Obtain added Informa­ tion on groomed and ungroomed trails at supervisor's office In Ironwood or these Ranger District offices: Bessemer. Bergland, Iron River, Ontonagon and Watersmeet. HIAWATHA, Rapid River District (near Rapid River), one trail: 20 miles; Manis­ tique District (at Manistique), two trails: 20-mlle-long network and a 20-mllelong trail: Munising District (at Muni­ sing), 50-mlle-long network. (Portions of Munising trail dosed after March 1.) MANISTEE, at Baldwin, 9 trails which vary In length from 22 to 50 miles. At Caberfae SW Area near Cadillac. 1 trail, 34 miles; Udell Hill, 4 miles west of WeHston off M-66, 1 trail, 15 miles. HURON, Silver Valley (near Tawas), 3 trails which vary In length from 1 to 6 miles; Harrisville, 3 trails varying from 10 to 20 miles; Oscoda, 20-mlle-long trail; Huron, connects Oscoda, Halo. South Branch, Sand Lake and East Tawas, 62 miles (maps at Oscoda-Au Sable- or Tawas chambers of commerce). When a larger-than-ever future, there will be more and snowmobiling army hits longer routes than ever,” Ratke Michigan’s trails this winter, it added. will find fewer acres of forest One of those new trails in the open to off-the-road vehicles UP is the Cross-UP Trail, a 450­ (ORVs) compared to a year ago, mile network from St. Ignace to according to Automobile Club of the Keweenaw Peninsula and the Wisconsin border. Guides are Michigan. Owners of more than 450,000 required to travel the route and snowmobiles in the state - three are available free of charge. percent more than last year - can More information can be travel on 164 marked trails listed obtained by calling (906) 226-7358. In Lower Michigan, a 62-mile on Auto Club's 1977 guide to state network of groomed trails has and federal land. While there are six more become the Huron Snowmobile marked trails available than last Trail, connecting Oscoda, Hale winter, much of the 3.3 million and East Tawas with other local acres of national forest land in communities. Another new and Michigan will be closed to off* 'lengthy route includes the 50-mile trail travel after Dec. 31, 1976, West Michigan Trail from Lowell due to new rules. to Middleville in Kent County. Snowmobilers still can travel Snowmobilers may want to unrestricted over any of the 3.7 j tackle . the 81-mile Boardman million acres of state forests and River Valley Trail near Traverse 100,000 acres of state parks and City, they can even try the game and recreation areas. ungroomed state hiking and “The new regulations on riding trail, stretching more than federal land - different for each 200 miles across northern Lower national forest - are designed to Michigan. Information on the protect wildlife and vegetation cross-state trail may be obtained and to provide quiet areas for at State Department of Natural other forest users,” stated Resources (DNR) offices. Joseph Ratke, Auto Club touring Detailed trail maps can be manager. “Summertime travel purchased for $5 from the restrictions will be similar, to Michigan Trail Riders Assn., 2864 again protect against overuse, Beitner Road, Traverse City, erosion and disturbances to Michigan 49684. wildlife and other persons by Whether traveling through ORVs.” remote forests or near home, Until Dec. 31, Ratke said, all snowmobilers should always: federal forest land - including o Carry tools, spare parts and more than 2.4 million acres in the extraufUel. UP -* also will be open to o , Ca^ry a survival and first aid snowmobilers unless otherwise kit, including a compass, posted. waterproof matches, extra After Dec. 31, all of the clothing and food. Avoid Hiawatha National Forest is traveling alone. closed to cross-country travel by o Keep on marked trails in off-the-road vehicles (ORVs). unfamiliar territory and always Snowmobiles and other vehicles carry out litter. are free to use marked trails and o Be sure ice is at least four roads in this 862,000-acre tract in inches thick when traveling across lakes or rivers. Stay alert central Upper Michigan. From March 1 to thaw, for old fishing holes and pilings. All snowmobiles must be snowmobiles are restricted to trails and roads in the Ottawa registered with the Department National Forest’s 1.6 million of State to run on public lands. acres covering much of the Children under 12 cannot operate machines on public lands without western UP. Officials at the Huron and supervision. Youngsters aged 12 Manistee National forests in to 15 must pass an eight-hour northern Lower Michigan have DNR snowmobile safety course not yet finalized their ORV rules, to drive on public lands without supervision. Snowmobilers are but they should be similar. “To accommodate not allowed to run on state lands snowmobilers and other ORV unless four or more inches of enthusiasts, federal officials are snow are on the ground. State working to link existing trails to southern game areas will be open the thousands of miles of fire to snowmobiling from January 1 roads and other unpaved routes to March 31, 1977. through the forests so that in the Auto Service Center • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS MAJOR OVERHAULS ELECTRICAL WORK • BODY & BUMP SERVICE TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS Use your Mobil Credit Card or Mich. Bank Americard BRAKES - GASOLINE QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service S. 0“ ' St.,Vermontville Ph.726-0569 �Wednesday, January 12,1977, Page 12 ^7..... 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COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY. JANUARY 15, 1977. Johnny's— WITH COUPON IN THIS AD 39" BRINKS JIFFY 8V2 OZ. WT. CORN MUFFIN 17’ MIX WELCH’S Grape Jelly 20 OZ. WT. IceCreom LIMIT QUANTITIES Johnny's Food Mart Hl 160 S. MAIN STREET 46 FL. OZ. Hl-C FRUIT COUNTRY FRESH butter WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO spaRran GRAPE VERMONTVILLE PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 “Z ’el09 COUNTRY FRESH 24 OZ. WT. COTTAGE 65 CHEESE WITH COUPON AND $10.00 $1000 OR MORE P PURCHASE. LIMIT ONE. CO.UPON EXPIRES SATURDAY, JANUARY 15 SATURDAY 15, 1977. 5 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-01-19.pdf 86e53d199a605e095ec50a21d34f7f61 PDF Text Text Published t. Zaphics. lnc. 112 E. Court/St.,» gs, Michigan P.O. Box A NaSnville, Michigan (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) Volume 103 - Number 36, Wednesday, January 19, 1977 » Maple Valley board schedules millage vote Feb. 21. At the regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, January 10, the board members approved a resolution to seek 2.7 mills for operational purposes to cover a period of two years. The millage is necessary if the school district is going to be able to continue the present educational program in the coming school years. This special election will be held on Monday, February 21. Representatives of the Board of Education, school administrators, and faculty members will be available to “ meet with any groups interested in discussing the special election and genera] school operation. Please call 852-9699 if you desire to have someone meet with your group. The last day on which persons may registere with the appropriate village or township clerks, in order to be eligible to vote at the special election is Monday, January 24, 1977. Persons registering after 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Monday, January 24, are not eligible to vote at the special school election. Under the current method of school financing through the state aid act which is based upon a state-local sharing of funds, the school district could more fully participate in the state aid act if the operational millage were increased. For districts wih a high valuation per student, the state pays more in state aid. This current school year, the school district levies 22.3 mills for operational purposes and the state aid act allows for full state participation up to a maximum of 28 mills. This school year each additional mill would provide $78,685 in operational funds for general educational programs. The general need for additional funds is the result of inflationary costs resulting in increased costs to the school district for teaching and non-teaching supplies, equipment, utilities, gasoline, and instructional and noninstructional salaries. Elam Rockwell will continue to serve as the board representative on the community school advisory committee. Board members Arlene DeCamp, John Viele, Jerry Brumm, and Wilbur Marsh will be the board members to serve on negotiations along ! it - w • •> ! ■I ■ withcentraloffice administrators Car roll Wolff and Tom Mateer. General fund bills in the amount of $18,370.99 were apprbved for payment. The December 17 payroll in the amount of$67,432.47 and the December 30 payroll in the amount of $63,885.38 were approved for transfer to the payroll account.. General approval was given the installation of fencing at the Griswold athletic field in Vermontville not to exceed $150 in cost. Representatives of the Fuller St. teaching staff were present and presented their concern over not having separate restroom facilities for the school employees. It was agreed that costs would be obtained on the installation of such facilities in one of the storage areas which is already part of the teacher’s lounge. The work will begin on this project as soon as costs are obtained and the work can be scheduled. A general discussion was held regarding the need for restroom facilities at the Griswold athletic field and also at the softball diamonds located behind the Jr.Sr. High School. It was decided tb.at further study was necessary relative to possible type of construction that would be approvable and estimated costs involved. <■ Vermontville prepares to 'sugar-off Inch upon inch of seemingly endless snow burying everything in blankets and steadily dropping temperatures plummeting well into the sub-zero range have made this one of the hardest winters in many years. It is predicted that in a couple of days Lake Michigan will freeze over for the first time in over one hundred years. The National Weather Service believes this to be the coldest winter in the 1900‘s. Fuel bills are soaring to all-time highs as the temperatures remain at near record lows. It has been reported that several industries in Ohio have shut-down operations in order to conserve energy. People should take heed and help in fuel conservation. It has been advised to keep house temperatures low and to bundle up in warm clothing and blankets. Overworked furnaces have attributed to large numbers of fires, too. Furnace filters should be checked and changed on a regular basis. The elderly, and people with heart conditions and high blood pressure should be extra careful when they venture out in the frigid weather. Many deaths have been caused by exposure to the cold, biting winter. Winter 77 will soon be over and past history. Spring will warm our bones once again. Meanwhile, take care and be weather-wisel Plans are well underway for members and friends of. the Vermontville Historical Society to enjoy another sugaring-off party when it holds its bi-monthly meeting in the Griswold Room, thursday, January 27. Following the usual seven o’clock potluck supper, a brief program will be presented. Barbara Wright, using data obtained from an 1850 census report, will tell of the importance of syrup to the early settlers; Don Shephard, supplementing her remarks, will bring further information on the part it has played in the economy of the area; and Reinhart Zemke, president of the Festival Association, will tell how it has provided the Village with the means for holding its unique festival. Behind the scenes will be Carl Thrun, who will be using his skill in boiling this Vermontville specialty to just the perfect degree so that everyone can join in the fun of an old-time sugaroff. Front page photo by Bob Johnston �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday. January 19, 1977 - Page2 WANTED: HOSTESSES. We need you to help us introduce our fascinating products to your community. Earn nice gifts while having fun, The Leisure Home Party Way. Ph. (1-517) 7260540 Vermontville (1-18) MOVING TO CALIFORNIA Must Sell! Furniture and miscellaneous items, including 3 pc. white canopy bed, complete $250; Kenmore washer and dryer, less than 1 yr. old, $300. Phone 726-1471 Vermontville or at mur home Saturday and Sunday, 4 miles north of Vermontville at 9879 Bismark Highway. FOR SALE: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 V-8, automatic dual exhausts, 83,000 miles, but runs like a champ. Must be driven to be appreciated. Some rust. Good car for the young man or woman. Can be seen at 306 S. Michigan, Hastings, across from Barry County Cleaners. $575 or best offer. Call 948-8598 Tuesday afternoon or most evenings after 7 p.m. Father Howell, Pastor at St Cyril’s honored for inspirational leadership, in Battle Creek Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads and Notices Nashville VFW 8260 & Auxiliary DANCE SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 • Members & Guests • Food in the Kitchen 9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. nm Village Primary Election FEBRUARY 21,1977 r Mn or ouBcmosto To riwQvalrfad Barton sfrtMViHog* of COUNTY OF NASHVILLE BARRY ..(PracbctN*.. 1 ) , STATE OF MICHIGAN MdMwiAaa«N ar r*ayck kk MdMwiAaa«NNa*y Mt PERSONALLY far rack NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY OFFICE JANUARY 24,1977- Last Day •From 8 o'clock a. m. until 8 o'clock p.m. The 30th day preceding said Election As ptovided by Sediea 4H, Act No. 118, Fvbftc Ads el 1954 As Amended. NASHVILLE VILLAGE HALL _ For Ao pvrpoao of REVIEWING the REGISTRATION and REGISTERING sudi of fU qualified elodon In said TOWNSHF, CITY or VILLAGE - SHALL PROPERLY apply ri»«do». Tko name of no perron bvt an ACTUAL RESIDENT of Ao eroded at tko Hao of regtoration, and entitled uodur Ao ConOlMioo, if remaining svck roridoaf, Io vote el tko newt election, sholl be catered In Ao rogtotooHaa book. ELECTOR UNABLE TO MAKE PERSONAL APPLICATION, PROCEDURE SEC 504. Any elector who to enable to make penonal application lor registration because of okyriaol dtoablllty or abaenco free the Townskip, City of Village In which kto logoi residence to located, aay bo regtoto J prior to the dace of registration before any election er primary election by securing free the Clerk of the Ts—dllp, City or Village In which to t located t btolegal t g residence,, duplicate p t registration gtt cards and eoecutiog tg in duplicate Ao r igMinSlnii qffkfarit w before a notary public or other officer legally authorised to administer oaths and returning suds isgfolilS'os cords to rise o Clemi of the Townehlp, Tlowtniehlp,T City Ckity or ort Village Villagbelibefore tthe thhe close cloffsie of office hours on the last day d Clem al registration prior to ony election or primary election. Tko notary public or other officer administering the oath shall sign hto name on the line for the signature of the registrar ion officer and designate his title. UNREGISTERED PERSONS NOT ENTITLED TO VOTE r in any District, County, |to»ered in the regtatraHon TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION, APPLICATION, TIME SEC 506. Any registered elector may upon change ol residence within the Township, City ol Village cause kis ragMioa to be transferred to o Ms now address by sending to Ao OaA a rignod request, staling bto present odAom, Ao ddo he moved thereto and the address hoe. which U WW fast reglriered, applying la person p fat a tro refer. The CleA mail ririko through ug the last address, word and precinct number and record Ao new address, ward and precinct numbm oe AAo to ooriginal friginal and t db duplicate uplicadte rorogMratioa ftgM Aratio3a0tc hcards, a drds, an and d shall pplace H dliace Ao orig original tinal ro rogtotration gtoitration car card td In pro proper fper prec precinct 3in0ctth MMe. de. S Such huclhl towarfers sho II not bo mode after Ao 30th day mH preceding any election or primary election unfam such 30th doy shall faU on a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday tai which event regiriraHon transfers shall bo accepted during Ao following day. day Rev. Fr. Michael Howell, pastor of St. Rose of Lima parish in Hastings and St. CyriHn Nashville, accepts the album of memories from Rev. Donald Amidon at the Community Worship Service opening the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Sunday in Battle Creek. Special recognition was given to the Rev. Fr. Michael Howell at the Community Worship Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Sunday, January 16, at First United Methodist Church in Battle Creek. Fr. Howell was formerly associate pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Battle Creek and is now pastor of St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings, and St. Cyril in Nashville. Nashville PTO to discuss proposed millage Fr. Howell was inspirational in drawing the community together on the occasion of the July 4th Bicentennial Worship Celebration. It was because of his earnest desire for a religious observance, and his efforts to see it happen, that tribute was made to him. The presentation to him reads: “Presented to Father Michael Howell in appreciation of his leadership and enthusiasm to enable the Christian Community of Battle Creek to share the July Castleton - Maple Grove TOWNSHIP DUMP The Nashville PTO will meet Thursday evening, Jan. 20th at 7:30 p.m. at the Fuller St. School in the gymnasium. Feature of the meeting will be guest speakers. Board and faculty members will be available to discuss future welfare of the student. Public invited. Babysitting provided. will be open during the months of January, February and March on the following Saturdays: January 29 February 12 & 26 March 12 & 26 Reopening on every Saturday is dependent upon the weather and at the discretion of the Township Supervisors. Two former Maple Valley students are named to Honor's list Margaret E. Myers and Mark V. Wheeler, both of Nashville, are among the outstanding scholars on Alma College’s Term Honors List for the first term of the 1976­ 77 academic year. Miss Myers, a freshman at Alma and a graduate of Maple Valley High School, is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Myers of 224 Washington, Nashville. Wheeler, a junior at Alma and a graduate of Maple Valley High School, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wheeler of 728 S. Durkee, Nashville. JANUARY Nashville Senior Citizens News The regular carry-in dinner and meeting of the Nashville Senior Citizens will be at the V.F.W. Hall at 12 o’clock Wednesday, Jan. 19. All are welcome. Bring a dish to pass. Your own drink and place setting. L—— ~~~~~~ALLTHIS MONTH Save 25% r. 50% TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION ON ELECTION DAY On Mens, Womens & Childrens Clothing! All Candidates Who Wish Village CleA 4, 1976 Bicentennial Worship Celebration. Given by the Area Council of Churches on Renewed Dedication; Ministerial Association of Greater Battle Creek.” After weeks of preparation for the conununity-wide event, Fr. Howell was in Jerusalem when the service was actually held. The album contains a picture story of the day, which Father commented would “be part of the mementoes” that he would carry with him. STILL A BIG SELECTION!... HURRY WHILE QUANTITIES LAST! , to Have Their Photos Taken Should Call... 945-9554 to set up appointments Variety Store 20-years "NEW".. in Nashville— . 115-117 N. Main in Nashville Ph. 852-9747 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 19,1977 — Page 3 WHEN YOU FINANCE.. AUTOMOBILES MOBILE HOMES HOME IMPROVEMENTS VACATIONS TV & OTHER APPLIANCES WHEN YOU FINANCE MOTORHOMES TRAVEL TRAILERS . . PICK-UP CAMPERS ' SNOWMOBILES OTHER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES SIMPLE INTEREST MEANS 1. Interest is Computed Daily 2. If You Pay Early...You Pay Less 3. 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Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 REDLINING REVIEW - The practice of denying mortgage loans to homes within a certain area is known as redlining, and a special Task Force has recommended that that the legislature establish lending disclosure requirements to prevent this and to help improve our central cities. Save with John Deere Long Green Dividends This coupon is worth money. You can apply it at your John Deere dealer s to any item in four classes of machines (one cou­ pon only to any one machine). Ask your dealer about the spe- cial financing on certain tools. Offer runs from 15 January to 15 June 1977. Clip Long Green Dividend coupons, stop in and save. □ $50 Coupon □ $125 Coupon □ $75 Coupon □ $200 Coupon HOUSE REFORM - The House Republican Task Force on Legislative Reform has recommended reducing the number of Committees from 33 to less than 20; limiting the number of bills a member may introduce; requiring semi-monthly reports on bill status from Committee chairmen; plus others, all of which would increase House efficiency and responsiveness. FAST PEN - The Governor last week signed over 30 1976 bills into law, including HB 6424, which guarantees that every Michigan high school will have at least one senior who qualifies for a higher education competitive scholarship. RICH UNCLE - Nine Michigan legislators are meeting in Washington this week with our Congressional delegation to try to get more federal spending for Michigan: for every dollar we pay in federal taxes, only 65 cents is returned to the state, while other states get back almost $2.00 per dollar. This puts us last in terms of federal dollars returned. TAX REFORM House Republican Leader Dennis O. Cawthorne will soon introduce a bill to allow school district voters to set a one percent personal income tax and an 0.8 percent business tax in exchange for a fl­ mill cut in their property tax. COMING UP House leaders have also set their priorities for the coming year, including legislation to improve job opportunities, to fight crime, to control state spending and programs, and to reform the workers’ compensation system. SUPRPRISE PACKAGE - As we begin this session, the Department of Management and Budget has revealed that we ended the fiscal year last September with a $28.3 million budget surplus, due to good management and a reduced welfare caseload. STATE OF THE STATE • Governor Milliken told a joint session of the House and Senate last week that Michigan’s economy is continuing to improve, though legislative action is needed in several areas. His proposals are now being prepared in bill form. Professional Business Directory Limestone & marl (Delivered and Spread). CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt.3, Nashville Ph. 852-9691 St. Cyril CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Michael Howell Phone945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8:00 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st & 3rd Thursday each mo. at 7:00 p.ra. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to Attend EWING WELL DRILLING Well Drilling & Repair 2 inch through Commercial Ph. (517) 726-0088 Vermontville HOME HEATING BILLS ‘BURN YOU UP7 BURN WOOD INSTEAD! Name_____________________ Address____________________ The Johnson Energy Sever adapt to your gas or oil furnace. Thermostatically controlled blower provides heat to your rooms through existing heat ducts. 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If your dealer does not have equipment in stock that is included in the Long Green Dividend Program, the machine you want can be ordered from John Deere and the value of the coupon will be deducted from the purchase price. Only one coupon can be applied against the purchase of any given machine. Use of the coupon is limited to products which can be delivered as determined by dealer's orders and machine availability. NOTE: (1) You must pay any sales tax on the total purchase price-—excluding the Long Green Dividend; (2) this coupon is void where prohibited, restricted, or taxed. Offer expires June 15, 1977. vyne Lake Odessa, Mich. - Ph. 374-8835 Contact: Leon VanMiddlesworth Fh: 746-4401 CLIMAX, MICHIGAN �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 19,1977 — Page 5 area sports news *- Maple Valley leads Tri-Central in basketball Solid defense and poise helped the Maple Valley Lions earn the lead in the Tri-Central Athletic Association basketball league. Prior to Friday’s contest with Mark Benton zeros in on the basketball from 15-ft. out. (Maple Valley News photo) Saranac, the Lions were tied for first place with the Redskins. The 63-56 overtime win gave Maple Valley a 4-1 league record and the lead for the first time since they joined the Tri-Central five years ago. Starting for the Lions were Mark and Pete Benton at guards, Joe Jarvie and Brian Mitchell at forwards, and Duane Schantz at center. First half play was slowed by poor shooting percentages by both squads. The Lions held a 21­ 20 point advantage at half-time. In the second half, the see-saw battle continued with neither team gaining more than a four point advantage until early in the final period. The Redskins man to man defense forced the Lions into costly errors which gave Saranac an 8 point lead that lasted until the final seven seconds of the game when Redskin Steve Metternick fouled out. Mark Benton went to the free-throw line with the score 51-50 in favor of Saranac. Benton tossed in the first to tie the score 57-51 but missed the second, sending the game into overtime. The Lions jumped out to a 58-51 lead, which the defense held until the final 37 seconds of the game. A basket by Dave Kirby and a 3 point play by Kevin Theisin both of Saranac put the score at 58-56. Mark Benton again went to the frpe-throw line with 15 seconds and converted both free throws for a score of 60-56 in favor of Maple Valley. Doug Halsey went to the charity stripe next and scored on the first of his 1 and 1 situation. Halsey then stole a Redskin pass to score the final bucket for his Lions. Final score: Maple Valley 63 - Saranac 56. The Lion comback in the fourth quarter was sparked by the fierce rebounding of Brian Mitchell and Andy Joostbems. Mitchell had 12 rebounds and 8 points for the night, and Joostbems grabbed 10 rebounds and scored 10 points. Leading the offensive attack were Marie Benton who scored 9 of his total 16 points in the fourth quarter, and Duane Schantz qho scored 10 of his total 19 points during the comeback. Benton, Schantz, Joostbems, and Halsey led a balanced scoring drive in the overtime to overpower the Redskins. Joe Jarvie added strength to the Lions* first half performance with solid rebounding and hustle on offense. Pat Powers also saw action helping to strengthen the rebounding. Pete Benton grabbed 5 rebounds while leading the Lion offense. The Lion fans should be complimented for their enthusiasm and support, especially during Friday’s contest. Their spirit helped inspire their Lions to a needed victory! Junior Varsity loses two On consecutive Friday nights, the Junior Varsity Basketball team lost to Montabella 57-48 and Saranac 56-36. The Montabella game was very exciting as Ken Hausbarger led the team with 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 steals. Cam Jarrard added 11 points and Tom Gurd 10. The Saranac game was less exciting as the young Lions had much difficulty getting their game going. Kevin Kilpatrick led the Lions with 9 pointe and Jeff Slocum added 8. Hal Ferguson came off the bench to lead in rebounding. “The young players are getting very frustrated because we are losing,’’ says coach Ruohonen, “but their intense determination hopefully will pay off in the game to come. We would like to mix in a win with these losses. Once again I would like to thank the loyal fans who are supporting these boys, as the crowd for the Saranac game was very good.” SSG Forest Honored Staff Sergeant Danny Forest (left), the area’s Army recruiter, recently received an Army Gold Recruiting Badge from Colonel Led Cornish (right) commander of the Army’s Midwestern Regional Recruiting Command. SSG Forest is one of only 154 out of 1,600 recruiters in the Midwest Region to receive the Badge for continued excellence in bringing quality young people into the army. A three-year recruiting veteran, SSG Forest operates the Charlotte Army Recruiting office on South Cochran Street. (U.S. Army Photo) Staff Sergeant Danny Forest, Army’s QIPS (Quality Incentive Nashville area Army recruiter, Procurement System) program recently received an Army Gold which provides a series of awards Recruiting Badge for his for not Only the quantity but the recruiting excellence during quality of enlistees Army ceremonies in Lansing. recruiters bring to the service. Leo A Colonel Cornish, three-year recruiting commander of the Army’s veteran, SSG Forest is station Midwestern Regional Recruiting commander of the Charlotte Command, headquartered at Army Rechiiting office which Fort Sheridan, Ill, made the covers this area. presentation to SSG Forest “This Badge identifies SSG Trooper serves coffee Forest as an elite Army recruiter,” the Colonel said. “He at meeting is to be commended for his eervice to the country.” SSG Forest is only the 154th recruiter in the 1,600-man Mid­ western Region to receive the award in the past two years. He earned the honor under the Sgt. Cal Rosema from the Michigan State Police Post in Paw Paw poured at the Barry County Traffic and Safety meeting last Tuesday in Hastings. Sports — con't. on next page Maple Valley school lunch Monday, Jan. 19 Lasagna, peas, applesauce, peanut butter sandwich, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 25 Bar-B-Q on bun, buttered carrots, peanuts, pears, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 26 Turkey gravy on biscuits, cranberry sauce, green beans, peaches, milk. Thursday, Jan. 27 Mashed potatoes and butter, fish sticks with tartar sauce, peas, bread & butter sandwich, cookie, milk. When Andy Joostbems (right), makes a move toward the basket, a Saranac player (21) decides it’s time to bail-out. (Maple Valley News photo) Friday, Jan. 28 Hot dogs, french fries, corn, fruit cocktail, milk. jjoe Jarvie (35) wrestles a rebound away from Saranac player, (Maple Valley News photo) �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 19,1977 — Page 6 Maple Valley wrestlers win tourney The Maple Valley Wrestling team won its own Invitational Wrestling Tournament, Saturday. Maple Valley finished ahead of Springport, Class B, Plainwell, Portland, Hamilton, Middleville, Caledonia, and Leslie. The wrestling team’s overall strength brought home the trophy for the Lions. Biyan Fassett at 98 lbs. and George Owen at 191 lbs. were individual champions. Second place finishers were Stuart Trumble at 105 lbs., Jeff Fassett at 119 lbs., and Scott Symonds at 126 lbs. Doug Hansbarger at 132 lbs. and Don Rugg at 178 lbs. placed third. Tim Burd at 155 lbs., Starr Washburn at 112 lbs., and Mike Yost at 165 lbs: all placed fourth to complete the place finishers. The tournament went very smoothly thanks to all the many hours donated by the students, faculty, parents, custodians, and interested community members. The wrestling program wishes to thank all those people for their most generous help, without w hich there would be no tournament. The actual team championship was so close that it was only decided when George Owen won his final match against a very tough competitor. Although the entire team wrestled very well, Scott Symonds, Don Rugg, and Stuart Trumble came through with unexpected brilliant performances to give the team the added lift it needed. The team travels to Lakeview Thursday to take on the very strong Wildcats in what looks to be the match that will decide the league championship. March for Dimes to start this week These two youngsters can’t come Jo you, so others will, between January 20-27 during the annual March of Dimes Mothers’ March in Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties. Robbie Zastavny, National Poster Child, and Cinnamon Davidson, Capitol Chapter Poster Child, both victims of spina bifida ask that you be generous in your support of the March of Dimes' fight against birth defects. (Photo supplied) George'Owen pins Hamilton’s Marv Heasly in 56 seconds enroute to his first place finish at the Maple Valley Invitational Wrestling Tournc ment Saturday. “To protect the unborn and the newborn is the mission of the volunteers in the annual March of Dimes Mothers’ March,” reports Ann Samann, Eaton County Mothers’ March Chairman. Volunteers contact homes in the area to raise funds for the Capitol Chapter of The National Foundation-March of Dimes, which includes Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties from* January 20-27. Continued on p. 10 Ttlhe dM Haple iVltalleyMiLdidolns ilwlonC thled InivitatdionLal liWrestling Tournament they hosted last SSatturddav S'Jnhiinnilc Portland, tland,Hamilton,Middleville,CaledoniaandLeslie. Hamilton, Middleville, Caledonia and Leslie. Saturday.Schools participating were Springport, Plai.nwell, �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 19,1977 — Page 7 Shop Maker's IGA this week for SAVINGS! MAKER’S IGA NASHVILLE Phone 852 0864 . Printing. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. HOURS: 8a.m. to 9p.m. CLOSED SUNDAYS Plenty of FREE Parking behind our Store. Prices good Wed. thru Sat. $7.00 Purchase Not Including Sale Item WE HAVE COLD BEER & WINE �Map* Vtfley Hawi. NatovaMe, MdMgan, Wartnaaday. January 19.1977 - Pa»* 8 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger The home of Jane* Purdey on 5th Str eet wa» bad)y damaged by fire early Monday morning. Moat extensive damage was to the upper floor canaed by cMnng too ctoae to a stovepipe. It JOO Ion. Also, as most of you know, our bank vas rotated at 1:49 p m by a Lake Odessa man who is still at large He was identified by the bank camera which got a fairly good picture The only people in the tank were Joyce Nisse and Marlene Flewehng, as Dorothy Schaeffer was on lunch bread. Later, Larry Alien Gilmore was picked up in Pueblo, Colorado and charged with the robbery. ♦ Mrs Firster’s Snow Train trip left Friday at 899 a m. 1 don’t think we need to go to Canada to see snow + Mrs. Patty Villanueva had major surgery Monday A.M. at Ingham Medical Hospital in Lansing for removal of a lung and is in very serious condition Mr*. Ella Saylor was taken ill went by Wednesday and ambulance to HGB Hospital. Glad to hear she is improving and expects to be home soon + Deepest sympathy k expressed to the family of David Kreil, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kraai on Valley Highway, who passed away after a long illness. Services were heldl Tuesday at the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. 4* Mrs. Barbars Shattuck of Nashville acted as chauffer for her grandmother, Mrs. Rugh Aldrich and aunt Mrs. Ione Jackson of Lake Odessa Friday when they visited relatives in Grand Ledge and Charlotte. Mrs. Aldrich’s daughter from Grand Ledge, Mrs. Edna Mitchell, came back to Vermontville with them, and on Saturday, they all attended the 2:00 p.m. wedding and reception of Miss Debbie Gordon and David Townsend at the Charlotte Congregational Church. The Ed Allen home on Anderson Highway was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. + Mrs. Ava Kroger had Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rodriguez on Mason Rd. in honor of Fred’s birthday and their first anniversary. 4* The Senior Citizens meeting for January has been postponed one month to February 15 because of weather conditions. The Eaton County Senior Citizens will meet for a noon potluck in the old Hall St school on Thursday. Mr. Ken Holmes, Greyhound bus driver, spent Thursday with the Firs ters, planning the Senior Citizens trips. Mr. David Wells and his sister Diane won 1st place in a dance contest, Friday night at M.V.H.S. after the basketball game. + + Mr. and Mrs. James Hayes and Mrs. Edna Hayes of Hastings visited their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Vem Haywood on Sunday. + Eaton Association for Retarded Citizens News First with Farm Supplies Complete Line of Chemicals Dyfonate Lasso Federal Fertilizer 12-12-12 6-24-24 *105*8 .() *127*t..ou» Urea & Potash Available FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St. Phone 945-9926 PURINA CHOWS Hastings The Kellogg Community College concert-lecture series presents the Young Americans in the fully-staged production of Rodgers and Kammerstein’s classic musical, “Oklahoma”, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29 at W.K.Kellogg Auditorium. The 40-member Young American’s cast, a talented group of youthful singer­ performers who are selected in audition from over 200 high schools and colleges throughout the U.S., will brighte.n your evening with such Rodgers and Kammerstein favorites as “People Will Say We’re In Love”, “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning”, “Surrey With The Fringe on Top”, and of course the rousing title song, “Oklahoma!”. Tickets are priced at $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available at Coles, Lil’s Record Shoppe, Sears, and KCC. United in Marriage Nancy Hause and Jaun Contreras were united in marriage in the presence of family and friends on December 24th at 2 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Christiansen in Nashville. Nancy is the daughter of Mrs. Christiansen. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Rhoades. A reception followed at Delton. The couple now live in Delton. beautiful Agawa Canyon. There are 2 diesel engines and six coaches on our train. Three coaches and the engines dropped us off in the canyon and two other engines and 6 coaches from Hearst picked us up and headed for the Soo. The falls were wide with frozen water like crystal. The black rocks were so very black with their white hats bn like they were dressed for a gala occasion. All hats were different Hie pine trees were dressed in white, ruffley gowns, and even the telegraph poles were gorgeous white caps. They told us the many lakes were frozen to about 6 feet Yet, we let many fishermen off along the way and picked them up on our way back. They would get off, put on their snow shoes, pick up their ice augers and other equipment and head for the lake. Some were staying in their cabins along the lake. Their only way out was by train. The sun shone about 50 percent of the time. Between times we enjoyed a beautiful blizzard of whirling snow. We were cozy and warm, even if it was 34 below outside. Several said it was so peaceful and restful all they way - really relaxing. The sound of the wheels on the tracks were all muffled by the snow. A snow plow went ahead of the train to clear the track all the way to Hearst Coming back, we had a back car with with a snow plow underneath and the snow was rolled to each side like huge beautiful white waves. We had only one casualty - me. By Greta Firster The week-end with Ken and Greta: One Greyhound bus with Tri-county Seniors left Friday with us for the snowy far north. It was cold, damp, and windy when we left We picked up two in St John* and two in Gaylord. Near Grayling, we found icy roads which slowed us down. Soon we ran out of ice and onto perfectly dry pavement. There was no traffic either way. We ted lunch and breakfast in one at Big Boy at the Houghton Lake exit. Coffee break and for some a second lunch at St Ignace while Ken refueled the bus. Then north to Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. We stayed at a very nice motel, The Adams, on 17 North. The manager, Ms. Joyce Adams, is the most wonderful person we have met in the motel business. She just took everyone in hand to make each comfortable and to make them happy with their stay in Canada. She insisted on making dinner reservations for us at very nice restaurants. She did so many things for us above and beyond the call of duty. If ever in the Soo, we recommend the Adams Motel very highly. In front of each room, hanging from the roof edge, was an electric cord where motor heaters could be plugged in so your car would start in the morning. At 22 degrees below (F), cars don’t start. Ken left the bus running every minute we were in Canada. It was nice to get into a warm bus, too. Saturday morning we boarded the Algoma train, had our breakfast on the train, and left for the 124 miles down into CONTINUED For the WORD of GO VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St. 726-1007 ZX Z 1O:OOA.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL MORNING WORSHIP EVENING SERVlCT“ MID WEEK SERVICE KCC concert-lecture series presents "Oklahoma" DeKalb Seed Corn Atrazine A Junior at Charlotte High School, Judy Nelson, will be awarded a U.S. Savings Bond at the Thursday meeting of the Eaton County Association for Retarded Citizens. Judy submitted the winning entry in the recent contest to rename the Eaton Intermediate Trainable School. David Vers eput, attorney with the Michigan Association for Retarded Citizens, will be the guest speaker and will discuss Michigan law as it affects specific areas of concern for retarded citizens. All interested citizens in the tri-county area are cordially invited to attend this meeting at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, at Eaton Intermediate Educational Service Center on Packard Highway, Charlotte. A winter trip with Greta Firster 11:00A.M. / Pastor, Rev. Paul L. Boger r i 260 N. Main St. 726-1007 r- Razor’s Edge. The Professional Shop Complete hair care services for both sexes. • Styling • Permanents • Frosting • Coloring • Highlighting R J KR~I K Redken Redken Professional Hair Care Products. Redken* epnH. . pl.us’ Conditioning Make-Up and "Nutralon''... a complete nutrition plan. Ph: 948-8767 TUESDAY thru SATURDAY HAIRDESIGNERS �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 19, 1977 — Page 9 Greta Firster — continued I swear Charles Dawson pushed me down and Ken stepped on me. They claim they never left the bus. But I slipped on the Algoma dock and dislocated two joints in my right second finger. Charles had to tell a train crew member, and I became a VIP with, I guess, every train crew member coming to see if I thought I’d survive. The conductor whittled out a splint and a girl found tape, and so I had a bandaged finger. I had pulled the big joint back in place. All day I was visited by the crew, and they made out papers enough one Sbw snS; S ; JSS jj'CkSsS JSksS £?S5? ? SS5?; £5R?; ££R would have thought I’d lost a hand. Then 30 minutes out of the Soo, I was informed I was to go into the station and they would take me to the hospital. “It was company policy.” This was one thing I couldn’t talk my way out of. So I was taken to the hospital. Pauline Baxter went with me. The bus went shopping and back to the motel to wait and see if I survived. er one our wait in the After one hour hospital, the doctorr came. He orere no er hour our an ordered x-ras x-rays. Another and the x-rays,,, four, were taken. One joint still out, so a metal splint and tape were put on to be worn a week, and Dr. Thurzon said the to see the “Oriental Jewels” in the lounge. They were terrific joint would slowly slide back. I never realized how important that one finger was. Without it, your hand is practically useless. One lovely lady sat down for a Sunday morning meal in Soo, Mich., and when she took a bite of toast, discovered she didn’t have her lower teeth. We called back to the motel. They looked for the choppers, found none. Her purse was dumped - no teeth. Well, last night she called. Somehow they got into her overnight case. Clayton Wyble says the steak in Canada is super! Bob Wozer and Don Hale wanted to go back to Holiday Inn Saturday night just entertainers from Korea. All were girls. Needless to say, the wives of these nice gentlemen said no going again. Anyway, all said they had a terrific and wonderful time. Mrs. . Frederickk and Mrs. Barney of Nashville went with us on the Snow Train. REDUCE EXCESS FLUIDS with Fluidex tablets. Bonus pill box in every package, $2.39 at Simon Pharmacy. (1-18) WANTED: Teenager wants babysitting *and weekend cleaning jobs. Call 726-1441. County Historical Society to meet The Barry County Historical Society will be meeting Thursday, Jan. 20th at the H Hastings g City y Bank at 8 p.m. p. The speaker will be Mrs.. John Walton. She will be giving a resume of “Today’s Museum Field” from her experiences and work this last year in the mid­ west area. All interested persons are invited to attend. WANTED: Hair stylist. Experienced help to work part time at modem, aggressive, and up to date beauty salon. Call 726­ 0330. Thank You You for helping us grow 5s*^ 5*^ssh>« *^SssSh>"« sSS. 1937 *30,150.85 1957 3,728,655.06 1962 •trs*** rs 1969 W W 9,436,492.86 20,075,283.58 HMi*t WD 1972 1973 28,583,304.66 32,164,478.90 1974.. 34,483,705.18 1975... 38,845,484.26 1976...45,024,285.31 " EQUAL HOUSMU " OUR 40th YEAR wV HOA, HOA, < SLIC LENDER - OFFICERS - “Where You Save Does Make a Difference” Floyd M. Jewell Donald Hummel Linda D. Groleau Dr. B. P. Brown Eaton Federal William H. Doxtader Ellen Gidner Terril Thomas - DIRECTORS - Floyd M. Jewell Herbert R. Black Clyde A. Fulton and Loan Association John B. Smith Lynwood Webb Martha Stevens THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Reva Lerch HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICH. Phone 543-3880 Nashville, Mich. Phone 852-1830 - Eaton Rapids, Mich. Phone 663-1551 Dr. Daniel D. Joseph �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 19, 1977 — Page 10 March of Dimes (continued from page 6) There is a need for more marchers to volunteer, she said, and asks that calls be made to the March of Dimes office, 482-1249. Monies collected are used to continue the support of the Jean Granger - March of Dimes Prenatal Clinic, held in cooperation with the Ingham County health Department, and to provide educational amterials for health professionals. Funds also are used for scholarships at Lansing Community College and Michigan State University for students in health-related fields, to provide aid to polio patients, and to provide financial support for the Vitality and Vittles program in Clinton County. Birth defect treatment centers throughout the state are supported by contributions from each chapter of The National Foundation. The Genetics Clinic at Michigan State University is one of these. The National Foundation supports birth defects research through four allied programs: Basic and clinical research by established investigators, starter grants to promising young scientists and summer science research grants to enable medical students to work with senior scientists. Judy Gardner is the Mothers’ March leader in Vermontville. Vermontville Bible Church to host musical concert— NOTICE A public hearing will held at the Nashville Village Council Hall on Thursday, Jan. 27, 1977 at 6:30 p.m. concerning snowmobile possible through the routes Village. Susan M. Corkwell Village Clerk When you call at the funeral home, you are requested to reg­ ister your name. The registry is given to the family of the deceased. You might consider this matter of minor importance, but we are continually im­ pressed with its value. The family invariably appreciates a record of those who called. Thank you for your cooperation. FOR SALE: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340, V-8 automatic, 83,000 miles, but runs like a champ. Some rust. Good car for the young man or woman. Can be seen at 306 S. Michigan, Hastings, across from Barry County Cleaners. Priced to sell, $575. Call 948-8598 Tuesdays afternoon and most evenings after 7 p.m. (tfn) 'Vcqt- SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Nashville Women’s Literary Club meets WE SELL: LOTTERY TICKETS The music of the Ambassadors is designed to fulfill that concept. Their director, Mr. Roger Rose has planned their repertoire to give a balanced program of hymns, gospel songs and spirituals that are constructive in arrangement but bright and pleasing in style. The public is cordially invited to attend. There is no admission charge. WE ARE NOW A Action-Ads FUNERAL HOMES involved in a weekly musical ministry. Rev. John Miles, the school’s founder and president, has stated, “The unique character of the Bible institute meets a burgeoning need in today’s society. That need is to relate man to God in a positive manner as prescribed in the Holy Scriptures. Our lovely 20-acre campus provides excellent facilities for meaningful training.” Lake Odessa man apprehended in Colorado on bank robbery charge A 29-year-old Lake Odessa man suspected of robbing the Michigan National Bank in Vermontville was arrested by Federal Agents in Pueblo, Colorado. FBI agents apprehended Larry A. Kimmel in Pueblo on Thursday, according to Eaton County Sheriff Art Kelsey. Kimmell is being held in OPEN LETTER Community events The Ambassadors, a 12-voice male ensemble, from the Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music, will present a musical concert at Vermontville Bible Church, located at 250 N. Main Street, Vermontville, V on Sunday, January 23rd at 11 a.m. The Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music offers a concentrated education in the Bible. Music is also a major emphasis at the school, and over 100 of the 640 students are Nashville Women’s Literary Club will hold their annual meeting at the home of Mrs. Carroll Wolff, Wednesday, Jan. 19th, at 7:30 p.m. PARTAN } \ STORRS ' Colorado in lieu of $50,000 bond. A suspect was identified from photographs taken by a bank camera and several tips given to deputies, said a sheriff’s department spokesman. A man wielding a shotgun walked into the branch bank office and demanded money from one of the tellers on Monday. He fled the scene with approximately $1,200 in cash. No shots were fired and no one was reported injured. DRY CLEANING PICK - UP STATION HOURS: Open 9 to 5 except Sunday FLOWERS WATCHES RINGS GIFTS Consult us for — Personal Wedding Services RETIRED? KIDS GOT YOU DOWN? Do what I did. Become a Leisure Home Party Counselor. It’s easy, it’s fun! Earn top dollars. No deliveries. No collecting. Ph. (1-517) 0540 Vermontville. (1-18) Funeral Services Special Day Assistance Nashville FLOWERS & Jewelry 233 N. Main St. - 852-9797 Auto Service Center • • • • • • • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS MAJOR OVERHAULS ELECTRICAL WORK BODY & BUMP SERVICE TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS BRAKES - GASOLINE I Use your Mobil Credit Card or Mich. Bank American! QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS Carl's Super Market Trowbridge Service Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph.726-0569 �News of our Servicemen Marine Private Phillip W. Eldred, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Eldred of 3502 Mills Highway, Charlotte, has completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. During the 11-week training cycle, he learned the basics of battlefield survival. He was introduced to the typical daily routine that he will experience during his enlistment and studied the personal and professional standards traditionally exhibited by Marines. He participated in an active physical conditioning program and gained proficiency in a variety of military skills, including first aid, aid rifle marksmanship and close order It's a happening — drill. Teamwork and selfLocal meeting'. & events discipline were emphasized A concert of sacred gospel throughout the training cycle. A 1976 graduate of Charlotte music will be presented at the High School, he joined the Marine Peoples’ Bible Church, East Corps in June 1976. State Rd., Mi mile east of M-66, Nashville, on Sunday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. by tenor Duane Peterson of CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to Grover Grant, Dallas, Texas. Formerly a our wonderful 90 year old successful sales representative, brother, and to dear Elon and Mr. Peterson experienced the Janice Baker and their family for Lord’s call to a ministry of music. our very lovely 40th Wedding Subsequently he enrolled in Dallas Bible College where he Anniversary Open House, Jan. studied Bible and voice. 9th, 1977. Thank you, relatives Accompanied by orchestrated and friends for the beautiful cards, lovely gifts, and all your tapes, Mr. Peterson’s rich tones love and concern. Our cup have ministered to many runneth over! God bless each of throughout the middle and western parts of the United you. States. His concerts^ emphasize Jesse & Mary Baker the love, greatness, and return of Jesus Christ. Regular Meeting NASHVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was called to order by President George Frith. Alll present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Motion made by Ted Spoelstra and supported by Ruth Hughes to let the Police Department use their two personal days as vacation days. Yes, John Mason, Jerry Kent, Ted Spoelstra, and Ruth Hughes. No, Tom Oleson and Ray Hinckley. Motion carried. It was decided to have a proposal on the Primary Election BaHot. Ruth Hughes made the motion, supported by Ray Hinckley, that the proposal will read, “Shall the Village Council proceed with the sewer extensions?” Yes, John Mason, Ray Hinckley, Ted Spoelstra, and Ruth Hughes. No, Tom Oleson and Jerry Kent. Motion carried. Tom Oleson made the motion, supported by Ted Spoelstra, to adopt the attached resolutions. All ayes. Motion carried. Resolution adopted at Council Meeting below— Mr. Gerald Mater was present representing the Barry County Snowmobile Council and the Thornapple Valley Snowmobile Club to discuss snowmobile routes throughout the County. A proposed route within the Village was discussed. The proposed routes were given tentative approval subject to final plans. Jerry Kent left early. There was much discussion on laying off Officer Paul Green from the Nashville Police Department and offering him a job on the Department of Public Works. Ray Hinckley made the motion to accept Tim Smith's recommendation to reduce the Nashville Police Depart­ ment to a two man force effective January 1, 1977, and offer Officer Green a job on the Department of Public Works. Supported by Tom Oleson. No, Ruth Hughes and John Mason. Yes, Tom Oleson, Ray Hinckley, and Ted Spoelstra. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn made by Ray Hinckley and supported by Tom Oleson. Jan.13,1977 George T. Frith, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk RESOLUTION VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE WHEREAS, the Village of Nashville, in Barry County, has completed a draft Facility Plan, as provided for under Public Law 92-500, and State Act 329 of 1966, and WHEREAS, the draft Nashville Area Facility Plan has been completed and has been reviewed by the public at a public hearing on December 16, 1976. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that: 1. The Village of Nashville does hereby approve the draft Nashville Area Facility Plan, as prepared by Williams & Works, Inc., under the Step 1 grand offer C262834 01, and agrees to implement the recommended alternative contained in the plan, when needed, and when a federal grant for construction is available, and 2. The Village of Nashville does hereby authorize Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk, to file the necessary Step 2 application for preparation of design plans and specifications for new sewage treatment facilities, and 3. The Village of Nashville does herely authorize Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk, to file the necessary Step 3 application for the , construction of sanitary sewer extensions, and 4. The Village of Nashville hereby agrees to adopt a system of user charges, an industrial cost recovery system, and a sewer use ordinance; as required by the grand regulations for Public Law 92-500. Moved by Tom Oleson, supported by Ted Spoelstra. All Ayes. Motion carried. I hereby certify that this is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Nashville at a regular meeting on December 23, 2976, at 7 p.m. Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk + Nashville V.F.W. Post 8250 meeting, Sunday, Jan. 23, at 3:00 p.m. Nashville V.F.W. Post 8260 Auxiliary meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. + There will be a Euchre Party on Friday, Jan. 21st, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at St. Cyril Church Hall. Public invited, 18 and over. Bring own refreshments, $1.00 per person. . Tom Mateer, adminstrative assistant at Maple Valley Schools, will meet with a group of parents to discuss millage and present and future curriculum in the schools. Monday, Jan. 24th, at 8 p.m. at the home of Jan and Bob Kalnbach, Nashville. Call 852­ 9652 for information. Public invited. + Bible Study Tuesday Morning, 10:30 a.m, at the home of Mrs. Phillip Byington, 411 S. Main, Vermontville. Phone 726-0211. Everyone welcome. PHONE 945-9554 — for — WANT-ADS NOTICES Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 19,1977 — Page 11 For Want Ads — Phone 945-9554 Hastings Obituary MEMBER NASHVILLE - Mrs. Marie May (Mitchell) Winans, 76, of 134 Queen St., died Sunday in Pennock Hospital in Hastings after a lengthy illness. She was born in Stanwood and was a charter member of the Nashville Assembly of God Church. She is survived by her husband, Robert Winans; sons, Warren Winans of Kalamazoo, Robert L. of Burton, Fred J. of Phoenix, Airz., and Richard E. of Nashville; a daughter, Mrs. John (Mamie Jean) Cwik of Lake Odessa; a brother, William Mitchell of Pierson; sisters, Alice Sias of Acme and Judy Watson of Chicago, Ill.; 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Vogt Funeral Home. MNPApfr p Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. Castleton Township REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR THE Maple Valley Schools SPECIAL ELECTION To the qualified electors of Castleton Township, notice is given that a Special Election is to be held in the Maple Valley School District, Monday, February 21, 1977. Qualified persons may register any day except Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and all day Friday, January 21 and Saturday, January 22 from 8:00 q.m. to 8:00 p.m. at my home at 9404 Thornapple Lake Road. If these times are inconvenient, special arrangements for registering can be made by calling me at 852-9165. Persons registering after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 1977, are not eligible to vote at the special school election. Geraldine M. Long Castleton Township Clerk NOTICE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS. EATON & BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, has called a special election to be held in the School District on Monday, February 21, 1977. • The Last Day on which persons may register with the appro­ priate city or township clerks, in order to be eligible to vote at the special election called to be held on Monday, February 21, 1977, is Monday, January 24, 1977. Persons registering after 5:00 O'clock, P.M., on Monday, January 24, 1977, are not eligible to vote at the special school election. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerk's offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) >'ume 103 — Number 37, Wednesday, January 26,1977 ...a local paper of today! at'76 Piicture it,” as we did We've selected from our 'photo library' of hundreds, just a few of what we consider to be the most memorable events of the past year. Take a look and recall the progress, events, and festivities of 1976. Picture it now, as we did then. Mill controversy ends The Flood Festival '76 draws thousands New Water Tower Tapping the Maples Graduation '76, so long to familiar halls The big snowfall The 'big kill' Sporting events Festival '76 queen Telling it to Santa �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 26,1977 — Page 2 Maple Valley Winter' Sports Teams Maple Valley Varsity team has balanced scoring punch Maple Valley Varsity Basketball team Front row (left to right), Kirby Wilmore, Doug Johncock, Mark Benton, Mike Hamilton, Doug Halsey. Back row (left to right), coach Jerry Reese, Les Murphy, Duane Schantz, Andy Joostberns, Brian Mitchell, Joe Jarvie, Pete Benton. Missing from photo is Pat Powers and mgr. Raymond Viele. The Maple Valley varsity basketball team is facing one of its toughest schedules this season, with improved and balanced league competition and several class C non-league opponents. “There are no easy games this year,” said coach Jerry Reese. “Central Montcalm, Portland, and Montabella are very tough and Saranac has one of its strongest teams in years.” One thing that the Lions have in their favor is rebounding strength and size, with Andy Joostberns, 6-foot-5, Duane Schantz, 6-foot-3, and Brian Mitchell, at 6-foot-2. “But most of the teams we play have, good size, too, plus one or two good shooters,” said coach Reese. Maple Valley has two returning starters from last year’s team in Mark‘Benton and Schantz. “These guys are our team leaders,” said Reese. Schantz made all-league 1st team center, and second team for the Lansing area last year. He had a 17-point average for the 1975-76 season. He also specializes in blocking shots. Benton is a good outside shooter, ball handler, and assist man who averaged 11 points a game last year. “Pete Benton is our floor leader, setting up plays and so forth,” said Reese. “Joostberns and Mitchell have been helping on the boards and scoring inside. Mitchell has been playing excellent basketball. “We have a pretty balanced attack,” he continued. “We’ve had as many as five players in double figures in some games. “Our key to success is- to put a lot of points on the boards." Schedule '77 BOYS VARSITY-JV BASKETBALL Coach Jerry Reese Coach Mel Ruohonen Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 28 - Vestaburg ......... 1 - Central Montcalm 4 - Lakeview ............. 11 - Portland ............. 25 - Montabella........ 22 - Caledonia .......... 25 - Saranac .............. ................. 6:30 - H .> .......... 6:30 - H ................. 6:30 - A ................. 6:30 - H 6:30 - A 6:30 - H ...... 6:30 - A J.V. Team shows lots of hustle If hustle is the name of the game, the Maple Valley Junior Varsity Basketball team should win its share of games this season. “The team lacks some basic fundamentals and team discipline on defense, but this is Continued next page— Maple Valley J.V. Basketball Team Front row (left to right), Dale Rhoades, Dave Munn, Tom Gurd, Kevin Kilpatrick, Jeff Zemke, Dave Shepperly, mgr. Nyle Wells. Back row (left to right),- Kent MacDonald, Rick Nisse, Dennis Cook, Hal Ferguson, David Cook, Jeff Slocum-, Ken Hasnbarger, coach Mel Ruohonen. Missing from photo is Cam Jarrard. Maple Valley Freshmen Basketball Team Front row (left to right), Dave McGinley, Brad Coffman, Roger Drake, Jeff Mead, Tim Gearhart, Chris Beebe, Jeff MacDonald. Back row (left to right), Coach Mike Booher, Brian Coffman, Doug Kurtz, Marvin Munn, Don Fox, Doug Cook, Tony Joostberns, Brad Mateer, Vem Sargent. The junior varsity basketball team gives 100 per cent at all times. Maple Valley News Photos �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 26,1977 — Page 3 Tri-Centra I Wrestling Tourney at Maple Valley Feb. 5 The Tri-Central Wrestling Tournament will be held Saturday, February 5 at Maple Valley High School. The teams participating will be Lakeview, Central Montcalm, Portland, Saranac, Montabella, Vestaberg, and Maple Valley. Admission prices are *1.25 for adults and 75* for students. Readmission will be charged for the finals. Maple Valley Athletic Director Larry Lenz said wrestling will probably begin at 11 a.m. with the consolation matches and finals beginning at 6:30 p.m. Freshman team stress fast break and scoring Brian Mitchell (53) examplifies the varsity basketball spirit as he outmuscles his opponent. Continuedone of the most aggressive and hustling bunch of guys i*ve coached,” said coach Mel Ruohonen. “We lack pure outside shooters, so we have to orient our ense as eam. offense as a a team. “We also are not very tall, so we double-team the opposition quite a lot,” Ruohonen continued. “The team is exceptionally quick on offense, so we like to run a lot of fast breaks.” Although there are no super­ stars on the team, there are some starsonteteam,terearesome outstanding individual performers. “We have good leadership in Jeff Zemke, who really takes charge of the action on the floor.. Tom Gurd is better disciplined and is getting to be a smarter player. Cam Jarrard has lots of agility and is a great help to the team. “Ken Hansbarger has lots of potential, and is probably our best overall athlete. Rick Nisse improves every game. Kevin Kilpatrick is a fundamentally sound player and we have a good sub in Dave Shepperly who shows extreme aggressiveness on the floor. “Nyle Wells highlights our away games with his magical tricks on the bus,” laughed Ruohonen. “Everybody calls him ‘Mandrake’ Wells. “Overall, the team is very hardworking and the attitude is excellent. Our goal is is to play excellent. Our goal to play everyone, make the games exciting, and to please the crowd.” The freshmen basketball team is not very big, but they have exceptional speed and quickness. “Because of the lack of height, we are trying to take advantage of our speed by developing a fast­ breaking unit,” said coach Mike Booher. “I like to stress offense and see our guys put a lot of points on the board. We’re working a lot on shooting percentages from both the field and the free throw line. The guys are getting better all the time. “The scoring is > pretty balanced, but we need more work on rebounding and defense. I’d like our guys to limit the other team to 45 points or less. “Our guards are one of our stronger positions. Jeff Mead, Chris Beebe, and Dave McGinley are all good all-around players. Our center, Doug Cock, has been our number one rebounder and scorer in the early stages of the season. Don Fox is our number two rebounder. Tony Joostberns, Brad Mateer, and Vern Sargent have improved a lot and are developing into good basketball players.” Schedule 77 BOYS FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Coach Mike Booher Jam 26- Lakeview/........ ___................. .. .7:00- H Feb. 7 - Central Montcalm................ 7:00 - H Feb. 9 - Portland ..................... 7:00 - H Feb. 14 - Portland St. Pat...................... ,.. ............... 7:00 - H Feb. 16 - Lakeview..................................... ...... \ ... 7:00 - A High school sporting events are more than just games. They can be a community happening where players, cheerleaders, musicians and fans alike can join together as friends, neighbors and fellow boosters. With community enthusiasm, spirit and participation, school events can be both satisfying and entertaining. Let's back our teams and show the real spirit of the Maple Valey people! These Merchants support the Lions Year-round Kent Oil Company Trumble Agency (Gerald Kent, owner) 735 Durkee (M66) Nashville Ph. 852-9210 SMain Vermontville Ph. 726-0580 Jack’s Standard Service 209 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0589 Schovan Drywall Good Luck Lions Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 199W. 4th Vermontville Ph. 726-0483 Citizen’s Elevator Company 870 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0514 Security National Bank S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0790 Simon Pharmacy 207 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0845 Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9377 Johnny’s Food Mart 160 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0640 Maple Valley News Hastings Ph. 945-9554 Eaton Federal Savings & Loan S. Main Street Nashville Ph. 852-1830 Nashville Co-op Elevator Association 301 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0789 Maker’s I.G.A. 105 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0864 Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Nashville Hovers & Jewelry 133 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9587 Main St. Vermontville & nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 233 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9797 Carl’s Market South End Food & Beverage Custer Bros. Slaughterhouse Powers Service 999 Reed St. Nashville Ph. 852-1621 637 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9833 Thornapple Lake Road Nashville Ph. 852-9152 Farmers’ Gas & Oil Vogt Funeral Home Johnson Furniture 204 Queen Nashville Ph. 852-0840 112 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9594 Maple Valley Implement Nashville Steak House 737 Sherman Nashville Ph. 852-1910 202 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1731 Michigan Post Builders Vermontville Hardware Helen’s Beauty Shop Don Hughes Butler Road Ph. 852-0944 131 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-1121 204 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9107 106 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9626 Hecker Agency 225 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9680 �Maple Valley New«. Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 26,1977 - Page 4 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Aldrich and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Northrup returned recently from a three weeks’ trip of over 4,000 miles to Florida. On their way down they drove over to Plains, Ga. and enjoyed part of a day’s visit with people who were well acquainted with Carters. They drove by Jimmy Carter’s (now President Carter) home and a 3,000 acre peanut farm and warehouses. They bought gas at Billy’s station (he wasn’t in) and Leonard and Dale had a can of beer. It’s worth a drive over to Plains off 1-75 a few miles to see where the President of the United States lives. It will surprise you. While in Florida they visited Silver Springs, Citrus Tower, Cypress Gardens, Key West, rode air boat across the Everglades and drove to Flamingo, Bay of Biscayne and saw the three homes of Richard Nixon at Miami Beach. Dale saw the hotel he was stationed in for 21 days after he returned from overseas after WWII. They also visited Bok Tower, Masterpiece Gardens, and Disney World, called on Wayne and Irene Trowbridge at Merritt, stopped at Space Center at Cape Kennedy, also Marineland near St. Augustine. On New Year’s Eve they picnicked at. Lake Wales. The trees were loaded down for an abundant crop of oranges and grapefruit and pickers were very busy trying to harvest before the freeze. On the way home before and through Indiana, there were many, many semi-trucks and trailers beside the road or in the ditch because of the heavy snow. Their last night in Indiana was 34 degrees below zero. + Mrs. Patty Villaneuva has improved some since hre surgery. . Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Halliwell of East Main are happy over the birth of a baby boy, Nathan Lowell, on January 8 at a Battle Creek Hospital. NOTICE A public hearing will held at the Nashville Village Council HalLon Thursday, Jan. 27, 1977 at 6:30 p.m. concerning possible snowmobile routes through the Village. Susan M. Corkwell Village Clerk Mrs. Ella Saylor is improving slowly at her daughter’s home in Okemus. + Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goodenough entertained their granddaughters Tammy and Kelly Swiger of Charlotte and Ross Goodenough of Lake Odessa over the weekend and several of the family for Sunday dinner. 4" The John Rodriguez family and Miss Denise Knoll of Nashville attended the 7:00 p.m. ceremony Saturday night at the First Methodist Church in Mason uniting Miss Gail Beaune and Mr. Garry Vander Veen in marriage. A buffet reception followed at Picadilly Square on North Cedar. + Mrs. Mary Baker, Leone Cotton, Polly Zemke, Martha Zemke, and Margreta Zemke helped Mrs. Grace Sprague of Burcham Hills, Lansing, enjoy a surprise luncheon Saturday at the home of her daughter, Miss Marian Sprague. Mrs. Sprague was 88 years old. + Mr. and Mrs. Randy Shance have bought a new home bn Vermontville Highway just west of Chester Road. + Mr. Clifford Wieand of Jackson, son in law of Mrs. Mildred Aldrich and sister to Leonard Aldrich, passed away in Jackson last Friday. Mrs. Aldrich, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Aldrich, and Mrs. Judy Starring attended the services on Monday. 4We hear Mr. Henry Russell is seriously ill at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. + Mrs. Bernice Curtis spent Sunday with Mrs. Thelma Barnes in Bellevue. 4Over 100 members of the MV Drift Skippers Snowmobile Club met Sunday on the old ball diamond for a safari. 4Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Curtis and family called on Mrs. Mina Barnes Saturday. 4The Lions Club entertained their wives and children at the Griswold Room Monday evening. Eric and Angie Schaub of Charlotte spent Saturday afternoon and evening with their Have an Old Hairdryer? WE’LL TRADE Vermontville Cub Scout pack 649 These past few weeks have been very busy and seem to have crept up on us so fast that I didn’t get the Christmas activities written up before me and my family went on a 2 weeks vacation to Florida. Well, I’m back now and will try and tell you all about our Christmas activities. On. Dec. 16 we held our pack meeting which was our annual Christmas party. We had a couple of skits by Den 3 (Kay Rice’s den) and also one by the Webelos. They sang a bunch of South Vermontville — The South Vermontville Birthday Club will be held this week at the home of Nancy Conkey. Our December meeting was a Christmas party, and we all went to the Pour House on M­ 78 for lunch and then exchanged gifts. One of our members, Penny Brumm, just recently presented her family with a new baby sister. She weighted around 10 lbs. Haven’t heard what the name is though. Mrs. Penny Wise and daughter Anna flew home this week from Alaska to spend some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Russell. Mr. Russell has been taken to Eaton Co. Medical Facilities where he is resting comfortably. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Martin, D.J. and Willie Russell spent two weeks in Florida. On the way home, we stopped and visited nephew Dennis Parker and family at Fort Bragg, N.C. and then took a quick tour of Washington, D.C. Christmas carols and then Santa Claus arrived and presented each cub and also their younger brothers and sisters with a Christmas present. Den 3 provided refreshments before we all went home. On Friday night, Dec. 21, the Cub Scouts and leaders went Christmas caroling and presented most of the Senior Citizens in the village with a small good-will gift that they had made at a recent den meeting. They then returned to the Methodist Church for cocoa and cookies. Each cub scout was given a rocket kit before Christmas, and they are to assemble this kit and make a rocket which they will fly at the next pack meeting January 27 at Maplewood School at 7:30 p.m. We will also have a simple uniform inspection to check and explain what they need for the real inspection which will be given in March. Our Blue and Gold Banquet will be held February 26. More about that later. We are also planning a sliding party for Sunday, January 30 at the big hill in town. Since we have had so much snow this month, there haven’t been many den meetings, so there hasn’t been too much activity going on, but we hope weather permitting - we will be active again soon. Cubs, don’t forget the rocket race January 27 at the January pack meeting. Esther Martin MEMBER Association - Founded 1885 Ava Kroger continuedgrandmother, Mrs. Anna Mae Schaub. 4Mrs. DeEtta Green Dove, sister of Mr. Phil Green, passed away Saturday in Battle Creek from a heart attack. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hubbell Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Mrs. Leta Nagle is a cousin and will attend the funeral. + Mrs. Firster says she has a few openings for the Florida trip Feb. 19 to March 1. Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, • Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. Believe it or not, here's the DEAL of a lifetime on .. •>» HAIR DRYERS 1. Bring in your old HAIR DRYER give you ............ $ JI 00 2.If it works we will towards a new VIP Professional HAIR DRYER— 3.If it doesn't work ... you still get.. towards a new VIP Professional HAIR DRYER - $>oo -------------*7llthis Save 25% * 50% The VIP Professional Hair Dryer • 3 Heat settings • 2 Fan speeds • 1,000 Watts Regular On Mens, Womens & Childrens Clothing! AGE STILL A BIG SELECTION!... 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ADDITIONAL CONVENIENCE SERVICE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! kS ECU PITYNA IONAL BANK OF BATTLE CREEK • MICHIGAN Member F.D.I.C. �Maple Valley Newt, Nathalie, Michigan, Wednesday, January 26,1977 - Page 6 Special millage election February 21 The registered electors in the Maple Valley School District will be voting upon an additional 2.7 mills ($2.70 on each $1,000 of state equalized valuation) for a period of two years. The 2.7. mills would provide additional funds enabling the school district to continue offering the same basic education program and related activities program. Application forms for absentee ballots may be ontained by contacting the school administration office, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, 49096. It isn’t necessary that a person be a taxpayer to be eligible to vote upon the millage proposal. Inflationary costs have resulted in the need for additional funds to continue the present program. The following is a comparison of only a small number of accounts comparing the 1971-72 school year and the present school year. Estimate 1971-72 1976-77 Heating Fuel $16,559 $40,300 Utilities 19,673 44,150 Teaching Supplies 36,185 51,771 Textbooks 26,286 44,752 Custodial Supplies 9,011 13,175 Gasoline per gal 13.65c 44.6c (present cost) Along with the increase in price per gallon of gasoline, the number of miles travelled per day has increased greatly in the past five years. During the 1971­ 72 school year, the school busses traveled 971 miles per day transporting students to and from school. Since that time the school district has added two vocational trips to Lansing daily plus one trip to Lansing with special education students, one trip to Charlotte with special education students, and one trip to Battle Creek with special education students. The present mileage per day this school year is 1,546 miles when all trips are in operation. In addition to providing transportation to other school districts for students with special needs, the school district has expanded the local special education program through the employment of five additional teachers since the 1971-72 school year. Special education teachers are now available at both the elementary and secondary grade levels. Basic classroom programs including two programs for the eucable mentally impaired, two programs for the emotionally impaired, and two programs for the learning disabled. Through supportive services, one teacher is employed as a consultant to work with the learning disabled and one teacher is employed to work with the speech and language impaired. Wedding Vows Jill Schantz and Gregg Drake were united in marriage Saturday afternoon, January 22 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arden Schantz, Mayor George Frith performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Woodland. Griffin pushes OSHA measure to aid farmers, small business— Seeking to aid farmers and small businessmen, U.S. Sen. Robert P. Griffin, R-Mich., is pushing legislation to help them comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) without triggering enforcement. “We want to get this legislation passed this year,” said Griffin, Michigan’s senior senator. “We think that this year, we can win.” Last year the House passed a similar measure but the proposal, cosponsored by Griffin, did not win Senate approval. Chief sponsor of this year’s bill (S. 21) is Sen Peter V. Domenici R-N.M. The legislation would permit employers subject to OSHA requirements to consult with the Labor Department on what Griffin termed the “confusing, complex and highly technical” provisions of the law. Currently, the Labor Department is prohibited under OSHA from providing on-site educational and consultative services except as part of an enforcement proceeding. Lifting that ban, said Griffin, “would be especially helpful to those small businesses that are unable to hire private consultants” to advise them on OSHA compliance. “The thrust of this bill,” he Calendarof Events Barry County Cooperative Extension Service Jan. 26 Dairy Youth Developmental Committee Meeting, Extension Office, 8 p.m. Jan. 28 - 29-. 4-H Teen Horse Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center. Jan. 31 - Pesticide Certification Meeting, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School. Feb-. 2 - Managing for Success Workshop - Interested Young Farm Couples - Contact Eldon Bowers or Doris Richardson or 301 S. Michigan, Hastings at the Extension, 948-8039. Feb. 4 - District III Registered Holstein Meeting, Masonic Temple, Charlotte, starting at 11 a.m. Feb. 7 - Barry County MAEH Council -1:30 executive board & 2:00 entire board Extension Office, Hastings. Feb. 8 - Engergy Perspectives, 1 p.m. - Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings - Open to the public No reservations necessary. Feb. 9 - Managing for Success Workshop - Interested Young Farm Couples - Contact Eldon Bowers or Doris Richardson or 301 S. Michigan. Hastings at the Extension - 948-8039. Feb. 11 12 - 4-H Challenge Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center. Feb. 14 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office. Feb. 16 & 23 - Managing for Success Workshop - Interested Young Farm Couples - Contact Eldon Bowers or Doris Richardson or 301 S, Michigan, Hastings at the Extension, 948­ 8039. Vermontville Public Library news Now that the holidays are over, plan to spend part of these cold days at home where it is warm and with a good book to keep your company. Many hew ones are again available at the library. Some of those available are as follows: RAISE THE TITANIC by Clive Cussler, SLEEPING MURDER and THE MURDER AT THE Action-Ads LOCKS REPAIRED, dead bolts installed, doors keyed alike, foreign car keys. Homer Snow & Son, 732 Sherman St., Nashville, Mi. Bonded locksmith, (eow) FOR SALE: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 V-8 automatic, dual exhausts, rally wheels, 83,000 miles but in fine mechanical condition. Must be driven to be appreciated. Some rust Good interior. Good car for the young guy or gal. $495. Call 948-8598 Tuesday afternoon and most evenings after 7 p.m., or 945-9554 days and ask for Randy. Can be seen at 306 S. Michigan, Hastings, across from Barry County Cleaners. VICARAGE by Agatha Christie, MAGIC a novel by William Goldman, THE SHADOWS OF CASTLE FOSSE by Jill Tattersail, FAMILY FORTUNE by Mignon Eberhart, CHILDWOLD by Joyce Carol Oates, JODY by Jerry Hulse, DR. 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He described the bill as “a step toward fulfilling the purpose of OSHA, which is to provide the safest possible work place for the 65 million employees” covered by the act nationwide. “On the whole,” Griffin said, “this measure should result in more informed employers and thus improve compliance with OSHA standards.” Get 30 Free! fi Simon ' Pharmacy JOHN SIMON, R. Ph; PHONE 852-0845 - NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN - EMERGENCY PHONE 852-9787 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 26,1977 — Page 7 MAKER’S IGA NASHVILLE Phone 852 0864 Prices good Wed. thru Sat. PHntfn8.HQUANT°TY RI GNTS RESER VEC closed Sundays m SourstotPakin9 , $7.00 Purchase Not Including Sale Item WE HAVE COLD BEER & WINE �Maple Valley News, Nashville. Michigan, Wednesday, January 26, 1977 — Page 8 area sports news Varsity Lions stretch winning streak Maple Valley's varsity basketball team won two games last week extending their winning streak to five games and putting their season mark at 7-4. Tuesday the Lions defeated Middleville for the second time this season by the score of 62-54.1 Pete and Mark Benton started at guard for MV. Les Murphy and Brian Mitchell at forward, and Duane Schantz at center. The Lions jumped out to a 14-9 point first quarter lead with balanced scoring from the Benton brothers. Brian Mitchell and Les Murphy but the visitors from Middleville outscored MV 16-10 in the second quarter and went into the lockerroom at half­ time with a 25-24 point lead. The final half was controlled by the Lions. They dominated third period action with solid rebounding and defensive hustle. Mitchell and Andy Joostbems controlled the defensive rebounding and combined with Mark Benton and Duane Schantz to tally a 27 point effort and a 57­ 37 point lead going into the final quarter. The. Trojans were HELP WANTED Mature person experienced in handling money and meeting public helpful. Excellent pay, working conditions, and fringe benefits. Send resume and references: Box 219, Charlotte, Mich. 48813 Equal opportunity employer You’re heading in the right direction .. permissible by law. If you’re heading to Eaton Federal to deposit your money in a savings unable to overcome the deficit in the last 8 minutes and the Lions were victorious. Mark Benton led the Lions with 23 points. Teammates Andy Joostbems and Duane Schantz each added 12, Brian Mitchell added 7 and Pete Benton and Les Murphy netted 2 each. Doug Halsey, Mike Hamilton, and Joe Jarvie also saw action and contributed to the win. Excellent free throw shooting gave the Lions the edge as they hit 18 of 21 from the charity stripe. Five men scored in doublt fibures to bring home a win from league rival Portland on Friday. Andy Joostbems and Pete Benton led MV scorers with 13 apiece. Mark Benton and Duane Schantz each added 12 points and Brian Mitchell 10. Also adding to the winning score were Doug Halsey and Pat Powers. The final score was 67-54 in favor of the Lions. The Lions took a 15-10 point first quarter advantage with 12 of those points coming from Mark Benton and Duane Schantz. Mark’s points came from shots from the outside, and Duane’s scoring came from inside assisted by Mark. MV held their lead at the half 26-21. The Lions continued to control the tempo of the game in the third period but Raider Scott Baker, who scored 14 of his total 18 points in the second half, helped his team tie the score at 52-52 with 3 minutes left in the game. The Raider offense was unable to score as the tough Lion defense held their hosts to two points while scoring 15 points themselves. Portland’s full court press was ineffective against the Lions and caused the Raiders to get into foul trouble. The Lions hit on 19 of 32 free-throws to give them the margin of victory. Andy Joostbems and Brian Mitchell continued domination of the boards grabbing 12 rebounds apiece. Pete and Mark Benton combined their many ball handling skills to break the Portland press and set up their teammates for scoring. With the opposing team’s double teaming of Duane Schantz it was easier to find an open man to score for the Lions. The Lions are now 5-1 in league play and continue in first place. Central Montcalm, who handed Maple Valley its only league loss, remains in second place with a 4­ 2 league record. A three way tie for third exists between Lakeview, Montabella, and Saranac with a 3-3 record. Portland, 2-4, and Vestaburg 1-5 round out the list at 4th and 5th place respectively. The Lions host Vestaburg this Friday. Junior Varsity scares Portland Friday night they are tightening up on their shots and are not playing as well as they could be playing. “It is a remarkable group of young men, though, as their attitudes reflect throughout the entire game. They never seem to stop hustling and are certainly deserving of winning some ball games.” Maple Valley plays Vestaburg at home Friday night Game time is 6:30 p.m. The Maple Valley Junior Varsity jumped off to a 12-0 lead against Portland Friday night, only to have a cold shooting third quarter and lose the game 69-56. Jeff Zemke led Maple Valley with 17 points and Cam Jarrard and Ken Hansbarger added 10 points each. Jarrard also led the team with 12 rebounds. “We need a win to ease the tension,’’ says Coach Ruohonen. “The boys are trying so hard, Maple Valley wrestlers finish second in tourney finished third. Championships were earned by Bryan Fassett at 98 lbs., Jeff Fassett at 119 lbs., Brian Wendorf at 145 lbs., and George Owen at 191 lbs. The entire team wrestled extremely well throughout the entire day. Everyone won at least one match and put forth the optimum effort to achieve a very good result. Bryan Fassett topped the day off by being named the recipient of the Randy Cooper Memorial Trophy, which is given to the tournament’s most outstanding wrestler as voted by the officials. Last Saturday, Maple Valley’s Wrestling Team finished second out of 12 teams at the Union City Invitational Wrestling Tournament. Hudson placed first with Maple Valley second, followed by state rated Class B Columbia Central, Hamilton, Union City, Constantine, Delton, Manchester, Napoleon, Fennville, Clinton, and Lakeshore. The team only sent 11 of 13 wrestlers who brought home 8 medals. Robin Pendell placed fourth and Scott Symonds, Doug Hansbarger, and Larry Beals in and around the town— Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dahm of Battle Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Gene (Bonnie) Wyant, and MRS. Sharon Brady of Nashville spent Sunday, Jan. 16 with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dahm, and took them to the Steak House for dinner to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Otto L. Dahm and the former Bernice Olmstead of Nashville were married Jan. 15, 1927 at Elkhart, Indiana. An open house is being planned for them later in the spring, when many of their relatives and friends will be home in Michigan after wintering in the southland. First with Farm Supplies DeKalb Seed Corn Complete Line of Chemicals • Atrazine • Dyfonate _ Federal Fertilizer 12-12-12 6-24-24 *105Ofon (bulk) $127Ofofon (bulk) account.. Urea & Potash Available DAILY INTEREST WANTED: A responsible person to house-, uncle-, and dog-sit, fix a few meals, and be able to stay overnight about twice a month or when needed. Phone 948-8986 Hastings. and Loan Association THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan - Eaton Rapids, Michigan Phone in Nashville 852-1830 PHONE 945-9554 — for — WANT-ADS NOTICES FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. RAILROAD HASTINGS 945-9926 �Thank you— I’d like to thank the many people in Nashville, Hastings, Battle Creek, and Lansing who have helped me in so many ways since I became ill on March 15, 1976. Some I know only by sight, not by name, but I surely appreciate all. A special thanks to Dr. Fred Kopleman and Dr. Fred Sawchuck of Battle Creek, and Dr. James Atkinson and Dr. Brown on Hastings. And thanks to my surgeon, Dr. Robert Bailey of University Hospital in Ann Arbor. God bless everyone who helped cooking and baking for me also. Thanks for the transportation, housework, and errands that were run for me. I’ll never forget how dear people have been to me. It really pays to have friends and to trade with some people year after year. When I wasn’t able to go to them, they came to me. God bless all the nurses and personnel at Leila, Pennock, and University Hospitals. I will go back to University Hospital February 10 for more surgery. Nobody knows what I went through with asthma, arthritis, and bone cancer replacement Without God I would never have been able to make it this far. I want to know him better. A special thanks to Leo Wyler, Mrs. John Thomas, Ellis and LAKES - FARMS ■ HOMES 44 ACRES, all wooded, small pond, Delton School. Priced below value. PLEASANT LAKE, Delton, furnished rustic log, lakefront, 3 bedroom. Possession on close. Member of Barry, Eaton Board of Realtors Association of Michigan Graduate of Realtors Institute. EMILIA M. BYINGTON, REALTORS On M-43 - 9785 S. Wall Lake Rd., Delton Mich. 49046 Phone 623-2334 - 623-2772 Lucille Stevens, Mrs. Jackie Lafouche, Emma Woods, Lorene Wellman, Don Sears and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett, Lonny and Sue Kienukske. Hilda Baas, Caroline Jones, Helen Furlong, Veda Guy, Ruby Ball, Margaret Wagner, Ruth Lieb and family, Mabel Lake and family, Gloria Goodner, the Diane Reed family. Miss Terry Jo Harmon, the James Duff family, Roy Boyce, Richard Green, Marlene White, Doug and Dennis Bassett Also thanks for all the wonderful cards and notes, flowers and gifts of all kinds at Christmas and while ill. The prayers from the Calvary Baptist Church sure helped, where I Maple Valley News. Nashville, Michigan. Wednesday. January 26.1977 — Page 9 Shaws of Nashville. Thanks to Jerry Johnson for a wonderful recommendation. Bet you thought I’d never know, but Jack told me everything. A special thanks to Rev. Taylor and all the members of his church for cards, visits and prayers even though I’d never been to your church Thanks to all my neighbors, friends, and relatives I have left A special thanks to John Huntley, Di<i Shaw, Ralph Wilbur. Dorothy Spidle 711 Gregg St, Nashville THANK YOU! Mr. and Mis, Nyle Crilly and family would like to thank all of our friends, neighbors, Mr, and Mrs. Elwood Halsey, for the use of their laundermat, the Nashville Nazarene Church and the Nashville Fire Dept for all of their kindness and help at the time of our fire on New Year’s Eve. It was sincerely appreciated. Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads and Notices attended for 33 years. Also a special thanks to my son Norman and daughter Edna and six grandsons for all they always do for me. Thanks to my 12 foster children and families. A special thanks to my step dad, Otto Shaneck Sr., who even when he was real sick himself, helped me the best he could. I’ll never forget it. Thanks to the 1918 B D. Club members and the Vets Club of Nashville. Thanks to the Easter Seals of Grand Rapids for my crutches. 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Ph. 374-8835 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, January 26, 1977 — Page 10 the people"must reform the Mich, parole system We EDITOR'S NOTE: Violent crimes are spreading throughout our country like a horrible contagious disease. Many experts attribute our lenient system of justice and premature parole system. These brutal and henious crimes can no longer go overlooked and swept beneath the carpet. These systems of justice must be reformed and strenthened. To help inform the people of the Maple Valley area and to make them aware of these necessary reforms, we are publishing the following article, submitted by L. ENER ENERGY-MATE CUT HEAT BILL SAVE ENERGY Supplement your present heating system — burn wood. *279.95 See It In Operation At... 6288 E. Dowling Rd. Ph. 758-3844 Lacey Brooks Patterson, County Prosecutor. Oakland We are being raped, robbed, and murdered by the same people over and over again. Unfortunately for the citizens of this State, the Parole Board has installed a revolving door in Jackson Prison and hardened criminals who have committed terrible acts of violence, including murder, armed robbery, and rape are being released prematurely to once again prey upon the law abiding public. Do I overstate the problem? Here are some examples of crimes committed in Oakland County since I was elected Prosecutor in 1973. You decide if I have exaggerated. • On May 21, 1973, Police Officer Henry Wolfe was shot in the back by two parolees whom he had stopped on a minor traffic violation. Defendant Ruben Herrera, although ordered to serve 15 to 25 years for he first murder in 1965, was released early in 1973 after serving only 7‘/z years. The co-defendant Charles Meadows, though ordered to serve 3 to 15 years for armed robbery, was also released early on parole after serving only 22 months. • On June 27,1973, Milford High School Senior Deborah Bingham was found strangled to death in the trunk of her father’s car. Later that day Walter Lee Corbin, on parole for only 37 days, was arrested and charged with the homicide. He had been ordered to serve 2% to 5 years for the abduction of a female whom OPEN LETTER Following a bereavement, all notes of condolence should be answered personally. A note of gratitude should also be sent to each pallbearer and to anyone who has been of special help. While a personal note of gratitude for the clergyman’s comfort and aid is proper, we feel it is preferable to visit the clergyman and thank him in person. 'Vcqtr FUNERAL HOMES * Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 Community events... WE SELL: LOTTERY TICKETS would be alive today because their attackers would have still been in prison! Only the limitations of space in this article prevent me from detailing further homicides, robberies and vicious rapes of residents of Oakland County committed by parolees who have been recklessly released from prison before their minimum terms had been served. These innocent citizens have been victimized by a parole board whose expressed philosophy is to return convicted felons, regardless of their crime, to society as quickly as possible. My office has taken a strong stand against such practices of the Michigan Parole Board, • In the evening hours of especially the objectionable January 23,1975, Northville party practice of reducing the store owner Joseph G. Snage, Jr. minimum sentence of a convicted was shot five times in the back as felon serving a prison terms for a he lay helpless on the floor. crime of violence by the Parolee James John Olin was automatic application of “time later arrested and convicted of off for good behavior”. If a car first degree murder. Despite thief, a bad check artist, or a Olin’s criminal record which shoplifter is paroled early, included two prior armed society can possibly tolerate that. robbery convictions, as well as a But when dangerous felons, with recent escape from prison, he long criminal records cataloging was paroled before his minimum a history of violent criminal sentence was served for his last activity, are released many armed robbery. years early before their • On the morning of March 20, minimum time has been served, 1975, the Farmington Hills Police • On January 4, 1977 my office then it is time for the public to Department found an 11 year old issued a three count murder demand a halt to such practices. warrant charging Darrel Jarvis girl named Kelly Curley floating The reckless policies of the in a swamp. The autopsy showed with the kidnap-murder of Elizabeth Mojica, a Waterford Michigan Parole Board should that she suffered before she died. Township party store cashier. have been corrected by the At age 11, she had been raped, sodomized and her neck was Jarvis, although ordered to serve Michigan Legislature. Parole broken when she was strangled to 214 to 5 years in prison for a reform legislation that would death. For the brutal killing of weapons charge, had been require convicted felons of Kelly Curley, we arrested - and paroled May 17, 1976 - eight violent crimes to serve at least their minimum sentence has have since convicted - George months before his minimum been pending in Lansing since Onifer. When Onifer was sentence had been served. but the Michigan arrested, he was then on parole During that eight month period - 1973, for raping a little girl in Macomb the exact eight months of his Legislature has turned a deaf County in 1968. For that rape in early parole - Jarvis, in an ear. Parole reform, they say, is 1968 the judge sentenced him 25 to apparent parolee crime spree, is not a priority. If nine lives in my 50 y ars, calling him a menace to charged with committing the county alone is not a priority, society, and yet George Onifer following capital crimes in then I don’t know what is! Our society and our state served 414 years of his minimum Michigan: Montmorency - 5 sentence before he was released counts armed robbery; Presque cannot long survive the crisis of that we have Isle - 2 counts assault with intent violence early. experienced over the last few to murder, 1 count armed • On the 21st day of September, robbery, 1 count first degree years. Since 1960, murder has 1975, Pontiac resident Dickel murder; Lapeer -1 count armed increased in Michigan by 185 Clark’s throat was cut during an robbery, 1 count kidnapping, 1 percent; rape has increased by armed robbery by a man on count assault with intent to 289 percent; aggravated assault parole for armed robbery. The murder; Oakland -1 count armed by 257 percent, and armed parolee involved, David Michael robbery has increased by a Keiser, later convicted of first robbery, 3 counts first degree frightening 479 percent. In order murder. degree murder in this This sad litany of nine tragic to deter violent crime and put an particularly brutal homicide, had deaths did not have to occur. Had abrupt halt to the unprecedented been released eight years before violence which threatens all of him minimum term was served the above defendants been made us, we must make crime very to serve just their minimum for his last armed robbery sentence for their last crime of risky for those who engage in it. conviction. violence, all of these victims Continued— • On a brisk November 5, 1976, 19 year old Janet Phillips decided to walk to school. She was kidnapped. The next day, the body of Miss Phillips was found in a field, her skull crushed and her throat slashed. Later that day Michael O’Brien, paroled just the he had tied up and placed in the trunk of a car less than 22 months before. He, too, was released before he had served his minimum term. • On September 6,1974, 22 year old Carol Seiss was shot to death and a 17 year old bystander was shot three times but survived. The assailant, Jack Kenneth Humphries, was on parole only 11 days before he committed these crimes. He was killed the next day in a shoot-out with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department. Humphries had been released two years early on parole from his commitment to Ionia as a criminal sexual psychopath. All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. The Band Boosters will be having January’s meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the band room Thursday night, January 27th. Wrubel Benefit Ham Dinner, Sunday, Feb. 6, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Lakewood Elementary School, Woodland. Adults $3.50, Children, 12 and under, $1.00. BIBLE STUDY, Tuesday morning, Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. at Mrs. Phillip Byington’s, 411 S. Main, Vermontville, Ph. 726-0211. Everyone is welcome. Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. prior April from an assault and breaking and entering conviction, was arrested and charged in the vicious murder of this young Union Lake student When I criticized the Parole Board for this early parole of a dangerous felon before he had served his minimum sentence which directly resulted in the tragic death of an innocent victim, Leonard McConnell, Chairman of the Michigan Parole Board, callously responded: “That’s the state law and we operate under it. If Mr. Patterson doesn’t like it, he should seek to change the law.” (Royal Oak Tribune, November 9, 1976). • Police Officer Officer Gerald Carpenter was ambushed and shot six times on December 7, 1976. He was killed while on duty guarding parolee Benny Clay, a hospital patient under police guard for an armed robbery attempt. Clay had been paroled just six weeks before! - early! from his last armed robbery conviction. Clay’s record goes back through three full pages of detailed history of violent crimes and parole violations, and yet the Parole Board unbelievably rewarded him with an early release. Auto Service Center • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK I • BODY & BUMP SERVICE ccZcT • TUNE-UPS ■ MUFFLERS • BRAKES - GASOLINE Mich. Bank • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 �Continued from page 10 Today. not only to there no certainty of punishment for crime in Michigan, there to no puntohment at all ’ For the 622.no felonies reported m Michigan during 1975 - for all of that violence and all of those victims who suffered those felonies - *J1* people were incarcerated. For every 10.000 burglaries committed, twenty-four burglar* are incarcerated. 'And. ironically, the small number of perpetrators that we are successful in apprehending, convicting, and incarcerating are now gratuitously being released early from prison because of time off lor good behavior.) 1 nerd »our help to reverse the trend toward more and more violence Because the Michigan legislature ha* turned a callous and deaf ear. there is only one alternative left for a frustrated and crime riddled public: we the people must change the law through the extraordinary legislative process called Initiative Petition I intend, with your support, to place a Parole Reform Question on the next general election ballot in 1978 If I can obtain the requisite number of signatures on a petition, the question appearing on the ballot in 197* will be: should a convicted felon of a violent crime be required to verve at leavt hi* minimum sentence before be becomes eligible for parole? I cannot gather tbe vignature* by myself. I need the vupport of each and every ritUen who is concerned about the level of crime In our community. I am asking far t.sas volunteer*, each to give me a personal commitment ■ a pledge > that he or she will go out and obtain Just 100 signatures on the state-wide petition and then return the completed petitions to me within tSO days Changing the policies of the Michigan Parole Board to require that a person convicted of a crime of violence < murder, armed robbery, rape, kidnapping and sexual assault) to serve at least his minimum sentence before he becomes eligible for parole will not end violent crime. But it to a place to start! If vou are willing to enlist a* a volunteer to circulate peltlton*. to put the Parole Reform Question on the ballot in 1*7*. please contact me at the address or phone number listed below. L. Brooks Patterson Oakland County Prosecutor 1200 North Telegraph Road Pontiac. Michigan 48053 Phone 858-0656 BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells. Ph. 726-0129. Nashville cub scout sledding party— The boys of Pack 3176 gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs Henry Gillum for their annual sledding party and winter wiener roast on Satwday. January IS The boys built a ramp to jump their sleds over and took turns to see which type of sled would go fastest and fly the furthest Despite the ideal conditions for outdoor cooking. Mrs Gillum suggested that they prepare the food indoors and eat inside where the boys could warm up before going back out far the remainder of the afternoon sledding The boys, as usual, bad a great time and the parents who had never been to the sledding party even a dm it ted it was fun. Our thanks to the Gillum’s far tetoxag us use their home far our purtf Next mouth is birthday month and many acUvittaa are being planned. Please watch the paper for time and place* of special events Corn Sticks From A Mix? Obituaries Mrs. Peart Jwstm KNTA - Mrs. Part Justus. B. died on Jan. 19. 19TT at Salisbury Baptist Home. Charles City. Iowa Mrs Justus was boro m Tower Hill. Ilisou and was the daughter of Amon sad Rosa Gal*ter> Dull She married Witham Justus who preceded her in death in 1975. Mrs Justus was a member of the Nashtdle United Methodist Church and the Ctoverteaf Club Mrs. Justus is survived by I saw Clurtute Justus of Charter City. Iowa; a daughter. Mrs Lowell (June) Crostoser of Lewiston. Idaho a sister. Miss Esther Dull of Duyteua Beach. Florida: and * grandr tnhdren and I* great grandrtaidren Funeral services will be held Saturday. Jan 2*. 1977 at the United Methodist Church in Nashville at 10:30 am Burial will be te Lakeview Cemetery. Nash* rite Variation wiB start on Thursday. Jan 27 at Vogt Funeral Home Class opening for Maple Valley Adult Education— Due to the snow date during, some of tbe new semester dosses were interrupted in their beginning saaataua There are still some openings in most of the classes There are spaces far additional people in the foltowing classes Ceramics, Cake Dre orat teg. Country Painting. Welding and Machine Shop, Pre-School Fun and Games, Home Repair, 1711* rr Dancing. Woodworking and Finishing. and Sewing with Knits Anyone interested in RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS Church Volleyball Monday nights at Kellogg Etemeutary School Women** Volleyball, Wednesday nights al Maplewood School Men’s Volleyball. Thursday nights at Kellogg School All interested in winter recreation should go io the appropriate school on the •ctaduted (right. SPRINGBROOK That aa right. You just begin with your favorite corn muHtn mt* to create del golden Italian Herbed Corn Sticks sure to be the talk of the meal Green pepper ted mesan cheese, basil and thym add the Italian influence Especially tasty when your menu is fried chicken broccoli, fruited ice cream sundaes and your favorite beverages Mama mia. it'sa good EGG FARM ITALIAN HERBED CORN STICKS WE ARE OPEN... 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan One 12-or. pkg. Flako Corn Muffin Mix cheese 1 teaspoon sweet basil leaves 1 egg crushed t* cup milk 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, M cup finely chopped crushed green pepper Combine all Ingredients in large bowl. Mix fust until dry In­ gredients are moistened Fill 14 well-greased corn stick molds *• full Bake In preheated hot oven (400’ F.) about 15 minutes or until golden brown Makes 14 corn sticks. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) Volume 103 — Number 38, Wednesday February 2,1977 Council proposes to expand sewage collection system Earlier last year, the State and Federal Governments said that the Village of Nashville must build a new sewage treatment plant. They said the existing plant is no longer adequate to meet government requirements by discharging waste in the Thorpapple River. The village council and an engineering firm made a cost analysis of the treatment needs for the entire village area. The findings were outlined in detail at the public hearing held last December 16. At that meeting, the alternatives selected by the council and the public were to expand the sewage system, and treat the sewage with aerated pond and lancLdisposal. The treatment facility will have to be constructed before the end of the year or the government will issue a court order to build it. “If we build the new plant this year, we can receive $1,021,660 in State and Federal funding towards the $1,365,579'project,” said Tim Smith, ■ Nashville director of public services and safety. “If we wait, we’ll have to pay the entire costs. There’s a big difference between $343,9919 and the total cost of the system.” M.V. secondary school curriculum improvements In an effort to meet the growing needs of the students at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School, the curriculum has constantly been evaluated and improved. Improvements at the junior high school level include: shop and home economics have been increased from semester offerings to full year courses to allow more exposure to these programs for the students; junior high choir has been added to the curriculum; a half time counselor has been added in an effort to provide students more of an opportunity to meet with a counselor; an additional section at the seventh and eighth grade has been provided in order to reduce the class size. Improvements at the high school level include: increasing the number of English classes from 5 offerings to 20 semester courses to allow students to concentrate their studies in their interest areas; the addition of 2 vocational education classes which are taught locally, 1 two hour Office Practice class and 2 two and one half hour Building Trades classes; a two week Summer Forestry program has been added to the vocational agriculture program; increasing the number of science ccourse offerings from 4 classes to 7 classes; through the county vocational program held in Lansing, 11 two hour classes are offered in the morning and 17 two hour classes are offered in the afternoon in an effort to allow students the opportunity to gain vocational skills while attending high school. Costs of the project include the rehabilitation of the old system. The council has proposed to expand the sanitary sewer collection system to help pay for the costs. “The expansion of new lines will add almost 50 percent more customers to the system,” said Smith. “Sewer users would increase from 425 to 618. If these additional customers are added to the system, the cost to the present users for the bond issue and operating expenses will be greatly reduced.” The proposed sewage extension system costs amount to $1,131,100, but State and Federal grants will pay for $638,400 of the project, leaving $474,700 to be paid by the people of Nashville. The citizens of Nashville will have an opportunity to vote on the proposal February 21, at an advisory referendum. “After October 1, the government will no longer supply construction grants for sewage collection systems,” said Smith, “so if the proposal is voted down, it’ll be our last chance to receive the grant and we'll have to pay the whole thing should we decide to expand in the future.” If the voters approve the project, the council will include the sewer extensions along with the sewage treatment construction program in 1977. The proposition on the ballot will be the expansion of the sanitary sewage system to include the majority of the remainder of the people in the village who are not already on the system. If the proposal passes, the new sewage lines will be constructed on North Main Street up to Brumm Road (east side only), Philadelphia Street, Grant Street, Bridge Street (one block’ south of Philadelphia), and 1500 to 1800 feet of kellogg Street Areas where the sewer lines would be rebuilt, would be Lentz Street, Durkee Street (from M-79 to part of Casgrove), and some construction on Francis and Kellogg Streets. Methods of raising local share monies for only the construction of the treatment facility will be 2 mills general obligation spread over the village for 25 years, plus 2'2 times the present sewer rates. “The council voted Thursday night, that if the proposal to expand the sewage collection system passes, the entire treatment and collection system would be paid for with a $500 charge for the people who are present sewer customers, who will have sewers rebuilt in front of their property, which is the estimated cost of running lateral lines to the property lines,” Smith said. “For the areas that don’t presently have sewer lines the cost will be a $500 connection fee plus a $12 per frontage foot property charge. Two and onehalf times the present sewer rates will spread over the entire collection system users. A 2 mill levy spread over the Village for about 5 years may or may not be needed should the voters pass the expansion of the sewage collection system.” Athletic program involves 393 Jr.& Sr. high students The_ Maple Valley Schools athletic program involves three hundred ninety-three (393) Jr.Sr. high school students. There are two hundred twenty-nine (229) boys and one hundred sixtyfour (164) participating in athletic events with other school districts. Some of these students will participate in three sports, whereas, many of the students are participating in two sports. The school district is a member of the Tri-Central Athletic Association which includes Portland Public Schools, Saranac Community Schools, Central 'Montcalm Schools in Stanton, Carson City-Crystal Area Schools', Lakeview Community Schools, Montabella Community Schools, Edmore, and Vestaburg Community Schools. In addition to playing league schools, athletic events are scheduled with other area schools on a non­ league basis. At the present time there are twenty-six teams participating at the interscholastic level. The fall program includes varsity boys football, junior varsity football, cross Country, golf, girls varsity basketball, girls junior varsity basketball, and girls tennis. The winter athletic program includes varsity boys basketball, junior Continued on page 9 The winter of ‘77 Mother Nature remains in charge as we struggle on through her raging winter of ,’77. The winter storm has set all kinds of records that will hopefully remain for many years to come. The National Weather Bureau is consistently recording temperatures under 10 degrees with wind chills averaging somewhere between 20 and 30 degrees below zero. Wind velocities and drifting snow have made road clearing and snow removal near to impossible. We said two weeks ago on our front page, “When will it all end?”, and the question sti[l goes unanswered. The National Weather Bureau reported Monday that the high winds, snow flurries, and low temperatures should cease by Tuesday night. Barry County road officials reported Monday that if they could get two days without the winds they could clear the roads where heavy equipment is not Continued on page 9 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 2,1977 — Page 2 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger This weeks’ news - blizzards, zero and below temps, blocked highways, many cancellations of schools, churches, and community affairs, frozen water pipes - in others words, worst winter in a century. But we can be thankful we live in this part of Michigan and not in Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New York, etc. It could be worse! + Doug Well's home on West First Street has been designated MEMBER NNWAper Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings. Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. a CB Emergency Station . His handle is “Chain Saw Man”. + An ambulance call Friday P.M. south of town where a car belonging to a Mr. Braden had trouble. Some passengers taken to HGB. treated and released. + Saturday afternoon a jeep driven by Mr. Richard Little tipped over on his wife. The ambulance crew had to tip over the jeep to extricate Mrs. Little, who sustained a broken leg and internal injuries. She was taken to HGB Hospital. + Early Saturday morning the Vermontville Fire Department assisted the Charlotte Dept, in a fire at the George Day home at 3626 Lawrence Hwy. The call was delayed in coming in as phone was out. Result - the house was leveled, loss at $30,00 to $35,000. and we hear no insurance. + Miss Brenda Swift, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Swift, became the bride of Mr. Arthur Stewart, Saturday, at the Bible Church parsonage with Rev. Bolger officiating. Attendants were Tammy McCartney and Henry Stewart. A reception was held at the American Legion Hall Saturday night. They will live in Charlotte where he is employed at the Chair Factory. SPRINGBROOK EGG FARM WE ARE OPEN... MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 10 AM. to 5 P.M. SATURDAY 8:30 A.M. to 12 NOON 3895 SWIFT ROAD NASHVILLE PHONE 852-1759 . Mrs. Tony Carpenter had surgery at HGB Hospital last week. + Mrs. Gpeta Firster and Mrs. Mildred Carter visited Mrs. Almira Dooling and Mrs. Patty Villanueva at Ingham Medical Hospital last week. Patty came home Friday and is staying at her mother’s. Mrs. Dooling stood on her feet for the first time Wednesday for a very short time. + We hear that Mrs. Elsie Offley has undergone surgery twice for cataracts at Clearwater, Florida, and now is at home with her daughter, Mrs. Rose Armbruster there. + I had a letter from Mrs. Della Welshon at Venice, Florida, regarding her sister Mrs. Lena Earl who fell and broke her hip Dec. 14, and is now at Eaton Co.. Medical Care Facility^ Mrs. Frances Eaton is coming to Charlotte soon and hopes she can take Lena back with her; + I called my friend, Bernice Adrion at Corvallis, Oregon on Saturday. She reported a 32 degree temperature with very little snow. She has talked of coming to visit me. I told her she better wait awhile. + Mrs. Leta Nagle received word Sunday P.M. that her son-in-law, Merle Haines of Hastings was taken by ambulance to Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo. He had been ill in Pennock several days this past week. The ambulance started for Kalamazoo Sunday P.M. and had to come back to Hastings. Later with the help of State Police, it took all afternoon to reach the hospital. -+■ ■ Sorry to hear that Mrs. Phil (Gladys) Dean is very ill at Ingham Medical Hospital. + Woman’s Club Feb. 7 at library 7’30 p‘.m.’^weather permitting. Mrs. Sue 'DorirTer, program chairman, has contacted Mr. Charlie Cohagen, a family-living counselor from Kalamazoo who will speak bn “The Excitement of Marriage Today”. Continued next col. at bottom— Have an Old Hairdryer? WE’LL TRADE Believe if or not, here's the DEAL of a lifetime on .. The VIP Professional Hair Dryer safety vice-chairman Representative Ernest Nash Republican and said the (R-Dimondale) has been selected Judiciary Committee will tackle as the the Republican Republican Vice- mandatory sentences, revision of Chairman of the Public Safety the Juvenile Code and Criminal Committee, he announced today. Code. He said the State Affairs Nash, who was elected to his second term from the 56th Committee will lode at legislation District in November, has also dealing with various aspects of been appointed to the state concerns. House Republican Leader -CoiTections, Judiciary and State Dennis Cawthorne cited Nash’s Affairs Committees. Nash will bring to his interest and knowledge in areas committees years of experience on which the committees will as a former member of the focus as reasons for his particular assignments. Michigan State Police. “I believe we’ll be able to ! “I feel quite fortunate that my assignments are in the area of hammer out some sound my interest and expertise,” Nash legislation in each one of these areas,” Nash said. “I’m anxious said. “I think we will see some real to roll up my sleeves and get to public-interest legislation coming work on legislation to assure a better quality of life for all out of Public Safety.” : Nash noted that crime is a high citizens of Michigan,” Nash < priority issue among House concluded. Nashville Phone 945-9554 Loan Closet for Want-Ads and The Nashville Loan Closet has sickroom and convalescent supplies available to those who might need them. Such items as crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, commodes, and others are available. These items may be borrowed, at no charge. We do ask that they be returned in the same good condition as when they were taken out. For further information, contact Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes at 852-1978. Notices Professional Business Directory LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches •j'arm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, Nashville Ph. 852-9691 St. Cyril CATHOLIC CHURCH All Candidates Who Wish to Have Their Photos Taken Should Call... Rev. Michael Howell Phone 945-4246 MASSES: \Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8:00 p.m. the evening before. 945-9554 to set up appointments FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... Ava Kroger continued— THE HECKER AGENCY Mrs. Olive Harroun Van Blarcom has been a patient in the hospital annex at the Michigan Masonic Home at Alma for several weeks. Relatives here are suggesting a card shower for her on her 87th birthday, which will occur on Feb. 7. Michigan Masonic Home, Alma, Mich. 48801. For Want Ads — Phone 945-9554 Hastings 7 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 I VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st & 3rd Thursday each mo. at 7:00 pjn. 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PH0!'IE 852-0845 - NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN - EMERGENCY PHONE 852-9787 �Maple Valley News, Nashvitte. Michigan, Wednesday, February 2,1977 — Page CONVENIENT NEW BANKING HOURS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 31,1977 LOBBY HOURS Available at all 11 convenient offices. 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. MONDAY thru THURSDAY 8:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. FRIDAY k CLOSED SATURDAY DRIVE-IN and WALK-UP WINDOWS Available at Springfield Office, Columbia/piverside office, Verona/Pennfield Office, Urbandale Office 8:30 A.M. to 7 P.M. MON., TUES., WED. 8:30 A.M. to 9 P.M. THURS. & FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. SATURDAY LAKEVIEW OFFICE WILL MAINTAIN SATURDAY LOBBY HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 NOON UNTIL DRIVE-IN FACILITIES ARE COMPLETED. ADDITIONAL CONVENIENCE SERVICE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! ECURITYnai,’IONAL OF BATTLE CREEK-• MICHIGAN BANK MemberF.D.I.C. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 2,1977 - Page 4 Nashville cub scout news— The Cub Scouts held their January Pack Meeting Monday, Jan. 24th at the Fuller Street School. The Webelos began the meeting with a flag ceremony. Cubmaster Kenneth Meade announced that a paper truck had been loaded that afternoon. Mr. Meade then presented these badges to these boys: Bobcat badges were awarded to Matthew McClelland; Jimmy Moccardine and Craig Hoffman; Recruiter badges were awarded to Ray Cousins, Mike Long and Scott Farrah; Kenny Meade received his Wolf badge. The boys who have joined late also received their membership Cards. Most of the boys brought their genius kits for the judging. Larry Corkwell, Ellen Wolcutt, Sally Peake and Sharon Bishop looked over the assortment of creations and selected these winners: Third: DenNo.,1 - Donald Pillars, Den No. 2 - Scott Farrah, Den No. 3 - Mike Hay, Den No. 4 - Jim Bryan, Den No. 5 Matt McClelland and Webelos Ray Ashcraft; Second place, Den No. 1 - Parmer Thompson, Den No. 2 Craig Hoffman, Den No. 3 - Mike Long, Den No. 4 - Kenny Meade, Den No. 5 - Ray Cousins, and Wevelos Ron Hull; First place, Den No. 1 - Dennis Thompson, Den No. 2 - Lee. Kienutske, Den No. 3 - Bobby Carl, Den No. 4 Bryan Williams, Den No. 5 - Joe Thatcher and Webelos Paul Shumaker. The Grand Prize Winner was Richard Rozell. The boys really came up with some interesting ideas including an Indian village, trains, cars, animals and different toys. Refreshments were provided by Mr. Stump’s Webelos and the boys of Den 3 led by Nancy Carl, lead the game. Den 4 lead by Diane Williams read the closing prayer. ✓ Each of the boys picked up a pinewood derby car on the way out, the race will be in March, giving the boys time to build some super entries. February is birthday month for Scouting and the boys will have displays in some of the downtown merchant’s, windows the week of February 7-11, including some of the genius kits. Take a minute while you are in town and see what these boys have been doing and learning in Cub Scouting— Attention area parents! If you think that polio, measles and rubella are nothing more than an unpleasant memory, you’d better think again. These and other preventable diseases of childhood still strike, and their young victims sometimes suffer permanent disability, or even death. Why.? Because many children INFORMAL MEETING Thursday, Feb. 3, 1977 from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1977 from 1 to 4 p.m. & 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 1977 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Village Officials will be at the Nashville Village Hall on these dates to answer any questions you may -have concerning the new sewer project. Refreshments will be served. Please attend! Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk have not received all their vaccinations. It’s as simple as that. Are your children fully protected? If not, or if you’re not sure, check with your doctor or health department To remain unvaccinated is a risk no child should face. CLINIC SCHEDULE 9:00-11:00 a.m. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Monday, Mar. 7 9:00-11:00 a.m. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. It is REQUIRED that children be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. Barry-Eaton District Health Department * 208 W. Court St, Hastings Phone 945-9516 $12 MILLION CHECK — State Superintendent of Public Instruction John W. Porter (L) receives a $12 million check from Jim Weitman of the First of Michigan Corp, of Detroit to fund the new Michigan Direct Student Loan Program. First of Michigan submitted the low bid to purchase $12 million in taxexempt bonds issued by the Michigan Higher Education Loan Authority to get the student loan program rolling. Michigan college and college-bound students can apply for Michigan Direct Student Loans through the college they are attending or plan to attend. Monday, Feb. 7 Action-Ads PLAN NOW to attend the Vermontville Fireman’s Dance, Saturday, Feb. 19th, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Vermontville Fire Station. Live Country-Rock Music. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) We wish the best of luck to all the Maple Valley Teams from... THE ALL-TOGETHER TEAM NASHVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL ' Minutes of Regular Meeting The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was called to order by President George Frith. All present. Motion made by Ted Spoelstra to charge $5.00 for wedding ceremonies performed by the Mayor. Supported by Ted Oleson. All Ayes. Motion carried. The following bills were presented and motion made by Jerry Kent and supported by Tom Oleson that they be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All Ayes. Motion carried. GENERAL POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell 20.00 Consumers Pwr. - Office 124.99 Consumers Pwr.- Str. Lgts. 781.60 Carl's Market 46.79 20.00 Steak House Kelley's Variety Store 20.00 20.00 South End Food & Bev. 20.00 Lee’s Cut Rate Hastings Commerc. Printer 18.95 Hastings Sanitary Service 1,350.00 Simon Pharmacy 6.12 Time Insurance Co. 16.90 Maple Volley News 794.00 Randall Lumber Co. 9.91 Dimmers & Shaw 700.00 729.00 Duane Hamilton Excav. Cadillac Overall Supply 2.00 Doubleday Bros. & Co. 43.08 Heckers Insurance 36.00 Sears Roebuck 36.39 LDS Office Supply Co. 23.27 Makers IGA 9.14 Amer. Public Works Assoc. 50.00 Timothy J. Smith 4.50 Michigan Bell 38.42 42.75 Power Shell Service 28.39 Nye Uniform Co. Inc. 44.80 Newhouse Equipment Co. General Electric 13.20 Kent Oil Co. 401.94 Nashville Flowers & Jewelry 29.60 GARAGE AND EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell Consumers Power Cadillac Overall Supply Makers IGA * Lake Odessa Auto Parts Nashville Auto Supply Parsons Brake Service Powers Shell Service NORMA.-, STAN andJVIARY TRUMBLE AGENCY vluto-Owners Insurance 178 S. Main St., Vermontville, Mich. Ph. (517) 726-0634 16.42 262.74 3.00 10.00 18.79 57.09 152.47 4.25 STREET DEPARTMENT Nashville Co-Op Elevator 8.06 WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell (Tower) 6.80 Michigan Bell (Sewer) 15.39 Consumers Pwr. (Tower) 18.78 Consumers Pwr. (Sewer) 148.76 Consumers Pwr. (Water) 300.11 Consumers Pwr. (Miss Dig) 5.00 Carl's Market 4.76 Simon Pharmacy 3.94 Randall Lumber Co. 1.80 Total Communications 10.00 U.S. Postmaster 51.97 U.S. Postmaster 6.00 Municipal Supply Co. 597.60 379.00 Carlon Meter Co. Share Corp. 898.75 Bob's Hardware 6.06. James L. McMillen 10.00 Water Pollution Control Fed. 50.00 Lewis Schulze 180.00 120.00 DicCravin Jones Standard Service 70.00 Jones Chemical Inc. 199.50 Tom Oleson made the motion supported by Ray Hinckley to pay the Nashville Maple Grove Castleton Restricted Fire Board *1,125.00. All Ayes. Motion carried. Tom Oleson made the motion to require the Nashville Police Officers to attend the first aid course offered by the Nashville Ambulance. The Officer on duty will attend the course plus remain on call. Supported by Ted Spoelstra. All Ayes. Motion carried. Ruth Hughes made the motion to approve the election board for the Primary Election to be held February 21, 1977. The Board to consist of Elaine Powers and Geneva Brumm Chairmen, Marsha Ainslie, Sharon Green, June Decker, and Suzy Corkwell. Motion supported by Tom Oleson. All Ayes. Motion carried. Bob Joseph representing the Chamber of Commerce was present giving his personal support plus the support of the Chamber to the Barry County Snowmobile Councill for the Village of Nashville to open routes in and out of the Village. John Mason made the motion to hold a Public Hearing in conjunction with the next regular Village Council meeting held January 27, 1977 at 6:30 p.m. to open North and South Routes for Snowmobiles to go in and out of the Village. Supported by Ray Hinckley. All ayes. Motion carried. Tim Smith, Director of Public Services and Safety, gave the Police Report. Also off street parking was discussed.. There was much discussion on the cost of sewer extensions. Motion made by Ruth Hughes and supported by John Mason to adjourn. Jan. 13, 1977 George Frith, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 2, 1977 — Page 5 Maple Valley 'Winter' Sports: Giris Varsity Volleyball Team hopes to improve record Girls Varsity Volleyball Team Front row left to right, Katie Matson, Kelly Copen, Sue Thompson, Debbie Sutfi n, Carmaine Janousek. Back row left to right,Karen Fager, Manager, Diane Brown, Dixie Williams, Janine Langham, Kaye Hughes, Karen Swift, and coach Peg Voison. Last year the Maple Valley girls varsity volleyball team had a 2-6 won-lost season record. With 13 matches this year, they hope to better that marie. “We have to better that record,” said coach Peg Voison. “In fact, I’m sure we will.” There are four returning lettermen returning from last Year’s team in Janine Langham, Sue Thompson, Diane Brown, and Kelly Copen. Kaye Hughes, Debbie Sutfin, Katie Matson, and Karen Swift have moved up from the j.v. team of last season. Carmaine Janousek and Dixie Williams, with, no prior experience round out the squad. “We don’t have much experience, but we have lots of desire and the attitude on the team is very good,” said Voison. “All the girls are helping each other. “Right now we’re trying new offensive and defensive systems. Our offense should pick up our defense. “We’re a balanced team, but like any squad we have our good points and bad points. Kaye Hughes, Dixie Williams and Kelly Copen can really get up and spike the ball, and we have a couple of very good servers. Dixie really is an exceptionally hard spiker and server. “Carmaine Janousek is very quick and agile, and is a good setter. Langham and Hughes are our consistent players, they are the ones who control the flow of the game.” Co-captains of the team are Sue Thompson and Janine Langham. Freshman dominate J.V. Giris Volleyball Team The girls j.v. volleyball team is young and inexperienced with a team dominated by freshmen players.. “We have a whole new crew, except for a couple of girls who are back from last year’s teafn,” said coachPeg Voison. “We have nine freshmen on the team this year. “We are using a 4-2 defense this year, but the girls are learning it The gals really, really fast. really Iqve to play.” Cindy Elliston and Robyn Yarger are co-captains of the team. “At the end of the season awards will be given out for the most hustle, top scorer and best spiker,” said Voison. Schedule '77 J.V. Girls Volleyball Team Front Row left to right, Sandy Maurer, Julie Barlow, Tuesday Aspinall, Joyce Warner, Julie DeCamp, Cheri Janousek, Trudy Slocum, manager. Back row left to right, Lisa Musser, Kathy Christopher, Lori Mitchell, Cindy Elliston, Kari Kelley, Pam Musser, Robyn Yarger, and coach Peg Voison. JV &.VARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Jan. 26 - Lakeview................. Jan. 31 - Olivet....................... Feb. 7 - Olivet ......................... Feb. 8 - Vestaburg................. Feb. 10 - Portland................... Feb. 15 - Lakewood.............. Feb. 21 • Lakeview................ Feb. 24 - Saranac................... Feb. 28 - Lakewood.............. Mar. 1 - Saranac.................... Mar. 3 - Vestaburg .............. Mar. 10- Portland ................. Coach Peg Voison ............ 6:30 - A ............ 6:30 - H .. 6:30 - A ... 6:30 - A r,6:30 - H 6:30 - H ■...........6:30 - H .......... • 6:30 - A 6:30 - A 6:30 - H 6:30 - H ............. 6:30- A These Merchants support the Lions Year-round Kent Oil Company Trumble Agency (Gerald Kent, owner) 735 Durkee (M66) Nashville Ph. 852-9210 S Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0580 Jack’s Standard Service 209 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0589 Schovan Drywall Good Luck Lions Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 t 199W.4th Vermontville Ph. 726-0483 Citizen’s Elevator Company 870 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0514 Security National Bank S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0790 Simon Pharmacy 207 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0845 Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9377 Johnny’s Food Mart 160 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0640 Maple Valley News Hastings Ph. 945-9554 Eaton Federal Savings & Loan S. Main Street Nashville Ph. 852-1830 Nashville Co-op Elevator Association 301 S. Main Nashville . Ph. 852-0789 Maker’s I.G.A. 105 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0864 Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Nashville Flowers & Jewelry 133 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9587 Main St. Vermontville & nashville Ph. 726-0181 4726-0555 233 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9797 Carl’s Market South End Food & Beverage 999 Reed St. Nashville Ph. 852-1621 637 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9833 Vogt Funeral Home Johnson Furniture Powers Service 204 Queen Nashville Ph. 852-0840 112 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9594 Maple Valley Implement Nashville Steak House Custer Bros. Slaughterhouse Thornapple Lake Road Nashville Ph. 852-9152 Farmers’ Gas & Oil 106 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9626 Hecker Agency 225 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9680 737 Sherman Nashville Ph. 852-1910 202 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1731 Michigan Post Builders Vermontville Hardware Helen’s Beauty Shop 131 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-1121 204 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9107 Don Hughes Butler Road Ph. 852-0944 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 2,197.7 — Page 6 A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative FULL TIME - The 1977 session starts in earnest this week as both houses return to begin work on the state budget and other important matterss like crime control, job development and reform of Michigan's workers’ compensation system. IT’S THE LAW - The Governor continues to sign into law bills passed during the 1976 session. At last count, nearly 460 proposals had become law. The Governor has also found it necessary to veto over 200 bills for various reasons. FO VILLAGE ELECTION Monday, March /-/ , 19.. 2.2. /V/tSHU! I/c (recnc o. ) 6/)RRV. Notice ■ • hereby given that in conformity with the "Michigan Michigan Election Law”, I, the undersigned Clerk, will upon any day, except Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of any regular or special election or primary election, receive for registration tie name of any legal voter in said Township, City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONAL! Y for such registration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY OFFICE /2.,19..22--Last Day From 8 o’clock a.m. until 8 o’clock p.m. The 30th day preceding said Election As provided by Section 491, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended. at VlkkftQtfL THE HEAT’S ON Major Michigan utilities are being strained to the limit to produce enough energy needed to meet the demand caused by the January cold spell. YoiT can help by turning down your thermostat and turning off unnecessary lights. TAX RULES - Many people have complained that this year’s Michigan income tax forms expand the definition of “household income,” with the result that property tax credits turn out to be lower than anticipated. These rules follow the new federal income tax guidelines. However, the legislature may see fit to change Michigan’s rules back to the way there were. ALIENS’ ADDRESS - This is the last week for all nom diplomatic aliens in Michigan to report their .current address as required by federal law on a yearly basis. You can get address report cards at any United States Post Office. FAIR SHARE -Last session the House but not the Senate approved a bill which would have set up equalization of all real property by class; this would have corrected the. current situation, in which one lump-sum equalization factor is applied to all classes. The bill’s Republican sponsor has said he will soon re­ introduce it. BOND SALE Michigan’s improving economic picture was reflected in the recent sale of $31 million in bonds by the Housing Development Authority at a low rate of interest This low rate reflects confidence in the Authority and in Michigan’s economy in general. Budget Fund '- A major topic this year will undoubtedly be the establishment of a budget stabilization fund, advocated by both the Governor and the Speaker of the House, to help the state get through bad times. This idea began as a Republican bill several years ago. Bees' DISEASE - Legislation covers a wide range of topics. One new law gives the Department of Agriculture the power to suppress serious disease among bees, and requires registration and inspection of apiaries by the Department. ANY MAN OR WOMAN 55 or .older with am annual salary of $2700 or less or a combined salary of $3800 or less who would like part-time work,, contact George Frith or Tim Smith through the Nashville Village office at 852­ 9544. from 8 o'clock a m. until 8 o‘clock p. m. on laid day for the purpose of REVIEWING the REGISTRATION and REGISTERING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but on ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct at the time of registration, and entitled under the Constitution, if remaining such resident, to vote at the next election, shall be entered in the registration book. ELECTOR UNABLE TO MAKE PERSONAL APPLICATION, PROCEDURE SEC. 504. Ans elector who is unable to make personal application for registration because of physical disability or obs -nee from the Township, City of Village in which his legal residence is located, may be registered prior to the close of registration .before any election or primary election by securing from the Clerk of the Township, City or Village in which is located his legal residence, duplicate registration cards and executing in duplicate the registration affidavit before a notary public or other officer legally authorised to administer oaths and returning such registration cards to the Clerk of the Township, City or Village before the close of office hours on the last day of registration prior to any election of prime* y election. The notc-ry public or other officer administering the oath shall sign his name on the line for the signature of the reaisfrution ciriccrxmd d*signa*e his title. UNREGISTERED PERSONS NOT ENTITLED TO VOTE SEC. 491. The inspectors of election at any election or primary election in this State, or in any District, County, Township, City or Village thereof, shall not receive the vote of any person whose name is not registered in the registration book of the Township, Word or Precinct in which he offers to vote. (As provided under Act 116, P A. 1954.) TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION, APPLICATION, TIME SEC. 506. Any registered elector may upon change of residence within the Township, City of Village cause his reg­ istration to be transferred to his new address oy sending tolhe Clerk a signed request, stating his present address the date he moved thereto, and the address from which he was last registered, or by applying in person for a transfer. The Clerk shall strike through the last address, ward and precinct number and record the new address, ward and precinct number on the original and duplicate registration cards, and shall place the original registration card in proper precinct file. Such transfers shall not be made after the 30<h day next preceding any election or primary election, unless such 30th day shall fall or. a Saturday, Sunday or a legal l holiday in which event registration transfers shall be accepted during the following day. TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION ON ELECTION DAY SEC. 507. Any registered elector who has removed from one election precinct of a Township, City or Village to another election precinct of the same Township, City or Village and has not recorded such removal with the local Clerk shall execute a transfer of registration request, listing the new residence address thereon n over his signature, with the election board in the precinct in which he is registered at the next ensuing primary or election. The inspector of election in charge of the registration records shall compare the signature thereon with the signature upon the applicant's registraregistra­ tion record and, if the signatures correspond, then the inspector shall certify such fact by affixing his initials upon said request. The applicant for transfer, after having signed an application a to vote as provided in Section 523 of this ad, shall then be permitted to vote in such precinct for that primary eledion only. The application for transfer shall be fifed with the Township, City Or Village Clerk who shall s transfer such voter's registration in accordance with the application. When the name of any t*ree! in a Township, City or Village has been changed, it shall be the duty of the Township, City or Village Clerk to make the change to show the proper name of street in the registration records, and it shall not be necessary for the elector la change his registration with resped thereto in order to be eligible to vote. . ^Village Clerk Snow Keeps on Building John Matson (left? and Jasper Miles take advantage of a day off from school and the quantity of available supplies to do a bit of snow architecture last Thursday" (Maple Valley News Photo) OPEN LETTER A .lady told us recently that she had never, fully realized the meaning of flowers at a funeral until she had exper­ ienced the loss of a loved one. The floral, cards, she said, are still her treasured possession - a remembrance of those who expressed sympathy in this beautiful way. Floral expressions add beauty and comfort that cannot be measured. 'Voqfr Calendar of Events Barry County Cooperative Extension (Service Feb. 4 - District III Registered Holstein Meeting, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. Starting at 11 a.m. Feb. 7 - Barry County MAEH Council -1:30 executive board & 2:00 entire board Extension Office - Hastings. Feb. 8 - Energy Perspectives, 1 p.m. - Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings - Open* to the public -j No . reservations necessary. Feb: 8 - MABC Annual Meeting & Banquet, 12 noon - 3 p.m. Hastings Moose Lodge. Feb. 14 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office. Feb. 17 - TelFarm Income Tax Day for TelFarm and Agrifax Cooperators only, Community Building. Feb. 25 - 26 - 4-H Crafts Workshop - Kettunen Center. Feb. 25 27 - 4-H Challenge: Leaders Training, Allegan County. FUNERAL HOMES Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 . Wrubel Benefit Dinner Sunday, Feb. 6th 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ham Dinner at Lakewood Elementary School in Woodland Adults— ’3.50 Children^ 12 and under— ’1.00 Tickets available at the door or at: Classics in Woodland, Ben Franklin in Hastings, Carls Super Market in Nashville �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 2,1977 — Paqe 7 USE SPECIAL BALL PARK COUPON IN YOUR DAILYNEWSPAPER MEAT PRODUCE PRODUCE FAME • Semi- Bone/ess HALF HAMS FRESH CARROTS RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT WdeiMj BLADE CUT CHUCK STEAK COOKING ONIONS FAME FAME FAME FAME FAME &U* &U j ■ 5 KEO® Oi C^fl- | C^ pssedsj?^ With $7.00 Purchase^ hse^ e^ Shop Maker's IGA this week for SAVINGS! BAKERY I' HJNEMl^ Ml^ jtf*-’®-4 DAIRY FOODS FROZEN FOODS TABLETREAT WHITEBREAD NON-FOODS CREME RINSE / Q OC SAV£ 20c . Loaf Hi lb. LAYER CAKES FAME REG. OR EXTRA BODY SAVE 20c ■ 79 c - Fama 100% Pure Florida OVEN FRESH BREAKFAST BREAKFA OR FRESH ORANGE JUICE CINNAMON ,ccl CfiC ROLLS TOWN HOUSE CRACKERS BALSAM CONDITIONER *70 (J With $7.00 Purchase 69t MAKER’S IGA NASHVILLE 7J0F^ f Phone 852-0864 Printin,. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. HOURS: 8a.m. to 9p.m.' closed Sundays Plenty of FREE Parking behind our store. Prices good Wed. thru Sat. $7.00 PurchaseHot Including Sale Item WE HAVE COLD BEER & WINE �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan. Wednesday, February 2, 1977 - Page 8 Michigan reduces road cleaning hours from previous years Michigan's clean pavement era said. “The State * Highway has stopped, and Automobile Club of Michigan is advising Commission’s decision to use less motorists to stay off state salt on snow-covered roads highways and county roads means that driving has become during periods of heavy snow to more difficult and hazardous avoid accidents or sliding off the than in previous years,” said Moffat. pavement. Auto Club adds that most “Our decision could have an adverse effect on Michigan’s county road commissions in winter tourism industry such as Michigan have reduced or, in ski and snowmobile resorts, some cases, nearly eliminated lodging facilities and on truckers overtime plowing and salting. and firms depending on a highly They point to budget problems mobile sales force,” said James due to rising costs-not being met Moffat. Auto Club general by state revenues from gas and weight tax funds. manager. In areas where overtime-has ••Tourism is Michigan’s second largest industry and winter been reduced severely, county travel brings 8800 million, or 20 roads might not be plowed or percent of total yearly tourism salted on weekends or outside revenue, to Michgian.” Moffat regular work hours on weekdays. Auto Service Center {Mobil} • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK • BODY & BUMP SERVICE -- Use your Mobil Credit Card Mich. 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WE SELL: LOTTERY TICKETS “It is with great reluctance that we advise motorists not to travel when it snows heavily,” Moffat explained. “However, we have an obligation to warn motorists that with reduced salting on highways, extra time will be needed to reach destinations during heavy snow periods and that road conditions could necessitate postponing or even canceling trip's,” he said. “This is one more indication that insufficient money is available in the Michigan highway fund to build and maintain highways and at the same time provide more funds for public transportation,” Moffat said. “Some source other than motorists must be found to fund public transit programs now being discussed.” Moffat pointed out that the Highway Commission’s previous policy of getting down to bare pavement as quickly as possible by heavy salting has been modified. Most - salting operations now are done following and not during a snowfall as in the past “This means that while major roads may remain passable even during -severe storms due to plowing operations, many intersections, bridges and freeway ramps will be slippery and hazardous because of modified salting operations,” Moffat stated, Motoristsen route and finding themselves in a snowstorm could be forced off the-road because of hazardous driving conditions that might not have existed with a more liberal salting policy, Auto Club noted. “Driving times for thousands of Southeast Michigan motorists were doubled during the morning rush hout on Jan. 11 since most intersections and many bridges and freeway ramps were not salted following the Jan. 10 storm that dumped seven inches of snow,” Moffat said. “Some major intersections in the Detroit area had lines more than one-half mile long following that snowstorm and much of the next day as only two or three cars were able to creep through intersections before traffic signals changed,” he added. Auto Club said that state and county road officials emphasize that near-zero weather and high winds made salting operations nearly impossible during and after the Jan. 10 Storm. Wayne County road crews, which maintain nearly 900 miles of state highways, have cut in halfthe amount of salt used, from 2,000 pounds per mile in 1975 to. 1,000 pounds the past two winters. The county crews often are Grand Haven and Cadillac linked an increase in wintertime accidents and cars sliding off the highway to the state’s salting procedures. “Roads are not in as good shape as they used to be and accidents have occurred here that probably shouldn’t have because of the roads,” said a Cadillac-area police officer. A high-ranking state highway official said that road salting generally won’t be done if the temperature drops below 20 degrees and that many road crews are plowing but not dropping salt until after a snowfall. A check of Auto Club offices across Michigan found that a number of AAA office managers felt that an increase in December traffic accident reports could be linked directly to roads not being salted during or after a snowfall as in the past making only one pass with salt trucks instead of two or three as in previous years. Road crews in Highway District 8 — comprised of Washtenaw, Monroe, Jackson, Ingham, Lenawee and part of Eaton County - are using 35 percent less salt on highways this winter than a year ago. A survey of State Police posts and Auto Club branches in Michigan showed that the modified salting policy is believed to have caused added problems for motorists in some areas. State police spokesmen at Action Ads FIBER. Vitamins, Minerals. Authorities say you need all 3 to maintain good health, ask for Fiber Rich. Simon Pharmacy. 2-8 I WILL PREPARE Your Taxes in my home. Reasonable rates. 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Adults $3.50, Children, 12 and under, $1.00. + FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. RAILROAD Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. HASTINGS 945-9926 1«W PURINA^ I CHOWS i wwc �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 2, 1977 — Page 9 Athletic Program continued from front­ varsity boys basketball, boys varsity wrestling,- boys junior varsity wrestling, and girls volleyball. In the spring the sports program at die high school level includes girls varsity softball, girls junior varsity softball, girls track, boys tennis, boys varsity baseball, boys junior varsity baseball, and boys track. At the Jr. High level girls participate on the seventh and eighth grade basketball teams in the fall. The boys seventh and eighth grade basketball program is held during the winter, and the seventh and eighth grade teams compete with area schools. The boys Jr. High wrestling program is also held during the winter season. In the spring both the boys and girls participate in the Jr. High track program. In addition to the students 'participating in the athletic events, approximately forty girls participate as cheerleaders for the various Jr.-Sr. high school teams. In addition to the Jr.-Sr. High School athletic program, approximately seventy-two boys are participating in the fifth and sixth grade intramural program. There are approximately fiftyfive girls participating in the fifth and sixth grade basketball program also. In addition to the number of boys and girls playing on the various teams, there are -approximately forth girls participating as cheerleaders. Scrap dealer offers to remove junked cars from Nashville The winter of 77 required. All the equipment is working long hours just to keep up with the blizzard conditions. School superintendent Carroll Wolff has closed schools four days in a row, and seven all together this winter. He said he would announce future closings on a day to day basis. j-^If we do open school this week,” said Wolff, “We’ll have trouble making our complete bus routes.” Authorities are advising people to stay off the roads unless it’s absolutely necessary, use the telephone only in emergencies, turn down thermostats to 65 degrees for fuel conservation, and to bundle up when outside. The groundhog should stick his head outside this week, which traditionally means that only six weeks of winter remain. Next summer when you're hot and muggy and pray for a cool breeze, remember the winter of ’77. School snow-clearing crews are doing their best plowing the drifting snow so that the parking lots will be ready when school gets back in session. (Maple Valley News photo) Special winter opportunties at Greenfield Village Now through mid-March, all Village baker, weaver, glass Greenfield Village visitors will blower, potter, tinsmith, jewelry receive a personal attention that maker and other working is not possible in other seasons of craftsmen and to stroll the the year by being treated to a Village streets. Perhaps now tour by a trained guide at no more than in any other season, Greenfield Village’s quiet lanes additional cost. The guides make sure each and crackling fireplaces beckon visitor sees every highlight of this visitors to become immursed in busy historic community. Each the pleasures of the past. group of visitors is given a "During the winter, all visitors private showing of 20 of the enter Greenfield Village with a Village’s most interesting guide. Guided tours leave from buildings with plenty of time the Village Gatehouse entrance allowed for questions. Then Monday through Friday at 9:30 everyone is free to meet the and 11:00 a.m., 12:30, 2:00, 3:00, and 3:30 p.m. On weekends, tours leave every half hour from 9:30 to 3:00 with a highlight tour at 3:30. Horse-drawn carriage tours are available daily at an additional charge. When weather permits, sleighs are substituted. Admission to Greenfield Village is $3.00 for adults and $1.25 for children 6 through 12. Children under six are admitted free. Sleigh or carriage tours are an additional $2.00. For visitors wishing to remain overnight in the area, the nearby Dearborn Inn offers excellent accommodations in an 'early American atmosphere. Hotel­ motel-guest cottage facilities as well as a fine coffee shop and dining room are available. For additional information about Greenfield Village or the Dearborn Inn write Department MP, Greenfield Village. Dearborn, Michigan 48121, or call (313) 271-1620 Monday through Friday during business hours. For information twenty-four hours a day seven days a week, call (313 ) 271-1976. Attorney General Kelley requests investigation Joe Hammond, a scrap metal dealer from Eaton Rapids, asked the Village of Nashville Attorney General Frank J. permission to remove cars from the Village. Kelley announced in his Detroit At the Village Council meeting office that he has decided to Thursday night, Joe Hdmmond, a decided to formally request that scrap metal dealer from Eaton a citizens’ grand jury be to investigate Rapids, asked the Village of impaneled Nashville permission to remove medicaid and welfare fraud. Kelley said: “Our preliminary junked cars from the Village. The council granted permission if his investigation has proceeded to firm took full responsibility for the point where we feel the powers and authority of a any damage that may occur. • grand jury are Hammond said he would offer citizens’ necessary. ” people $10 per car to have it Kelley’s office has been towed away, and would give the investigating the Wayne County village $5 a car. Hammond also received welfare program since a request permission to use the village for that'investigation was made in November by the Director of office as his headquarters, where the Department of Social people can contact him about Services, John T. Dempsey, who removal of their cars. was supported in that request by He said he would—sign a Governor Wijliam Milliken. contract to haul every Car he Kelley’s investigation has been receives a call about within seven conducted by members of his days. Action Ads PLEASE: If you have old newspapers or glass take them to the pump house at Putnam Park. The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts re-cycle these items to get operating funds. The boys ap­ preciate your help. If you need someone to pick up your papers call 852-0760. - PHONE 945-9554 — for — WANT-ADS NOTICES staff and detectives from the State Police. Attorney General Kelley has also been investigating the possibility of fraud in the Michigan medicaid program on the part of providers of medical services. That investigation was requested by the Michigan legislature. Kelley said: “We now need the power of subpoena and the power to grant immunity to witnesses that the grand jury possesses in order to go forward in the case. “Both the investigation of medicaid and welfare will be included in the grand jurty investigation.” Kelley said the investigation has not, and will not, concentrate on any one group of people. “There are three groups of people involved, those who are paid by the state to provide services to the poor, those who receive welfare services and money, and those who work in the Department of Social Services. We are not out to make any of these groups the scapegoat of this investigation. But where we find evidence of criminal wrongdoing, we will prosecute.” Kelley said that the investigation to date has already developed a substantial number of leads and that with the additional tools available to the grand jury he was confident indictments would be forthcoming. Knoll - Rodriquez to wed Art exhibit at KCC The 1977 Invitational Kellogg Community College Alumni Art Exhibit is on display in the Davidson Fine Arts Building gallery now through February 4. Over 75 works including oil paintings, watercolors, drawings, photographs, acrylic paintings, jewelry, ceramics and weaving are on display. Alumni artists participating in the exhibit are: Linda Beers Aydlott, jewele?; Richard L. Babcock, photographer; Stan Clayton, photographer; Jean Harbert, painter-weaver; Mary Hatch, painter; Brad Latty, photographer; Michael Kifer, potter;; Betty Hoeltzel, watercolorist; Bruce Kreps, painter; Pat Magers, painter; Bob Nestell, watercolorist; Lee B, Peck, jeweler; Roy Van Loo, Jr., watercolorist-draftsman; Gregory Scott, painter; Paul Simon, potter and Susan Jean Steinbacher, painter. Persons in the Battle Creek area who have followed the careers of some of these artists will enjoy seeing their latest work. The exhibit is open to the public from’ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays in the KCC Davidson Visual and Performing Arts Building. Mr. and Mrs. James Knoll of Nashville are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Denise Charyl, to Randall S. Rodriguez, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rodriguez of Vermontville. Randy and Denise are both Maple Valley graduates. Denise attended Kellogg Community College for two years and is now employed by the Air Force at the Federal Center in Battle Creek. Randy is a sophomore at Western Michigan University where he is studying Business Management. A May 14 wedding is being planned. (photo supplied) �Owner's written permission Maole Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 2, 1977 - Page 10 required to use private lands— LANSING - Before you hunt, fish, or operate an off-the-road vehicle on certain private lands, get the owner’s permission and get it in writing, warns Departmentt of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division Chief George M. Dahl. A new law - Public Act 323 of 1976 (Recreational Trespass Act) - requires written permission prior to entering lands which are fenced or enclosed, lands posted in a conspicuous manner against entry, and farm lands or connected farm wood lots. There is an exception, however, says Dahl: “A fisherman wading or floating a navigable (public) stream ofa length greater than 15 miles, may walk on the uplands along the bank to avoid natural or artificial hazards or obstructions, Village says ‘no’ to snowmobilers without need for written The Nashville Village Council refused to legalize proposed snowmobile routes in the permission from the riparian villaqe that included Water Alley, Thursday night. The council wanted written permission owner.” from property owners along the routes before they would open them to the snowmobilers.. Dahl says DNR conservation Doc Mater represented area snowmobile clubs at the village meeting. .. officers will begin enforcement (Maple Valley News photos) April 1, but cautions that other law enforcement officials could begin earlier. He cites conflicting legal interpretations over the act’s effective date as the reason, adding April 1 should provide “reasonable time for recreational user groups to become acquainted with the act’s provisions.” The law also states that if a The Michigan Association of problem could have been past “We didn’t like those split landowner elects to post his land School Administrators and the resolved a lot more efficiently if payments but accepted them in Michigan Association of School the State Treasury Department the overall interest of the State against entry, at least one sign Boards expressed dismay over had secured one Ioan to resolve even though the Attorney must be visible at each point of entry. Lettering must be at least the recent announcement from this temporary cash flow General ruled that the Treasury two inches in height. Department did not have the the State Treasury Department problem,” Davis added. Dahl says a landowner is not John Dodge, M.A.S.B. legal authority to do what they that half of the February school aid payment will be delayed up to President and member of the were doing,” said Dodge. “It liable for injuries to recreational five or six months because the Haslett Board of Education, seems that such cooperation on users of his lands if a fee is not charged and injuries were not State does not have enough cash agreed with Davis and further our part warranted some caused by negligence or on hand. Erwin Davis, M.A.S.A. emphasized that “one loan taken advance notice of this extremely misconduct on his part. President and Superintendent of by the State would obviously be at drastic change in policy,” Dodge the Genesee Intermediate School a lower interest rate resulting in concluded. “The real tragedy,” said District, pointed out that the an overall savings to the delay from the State would taxpayer of Michigan.” Dodge Davis, “is that this is yet another require many local districts to also expressed concern that there of a long list of financial setbacks borrow money in order to meet was no advance notice of the to local school districts that'has Treasury Department’s decision. either caused reductions in their financial obligations. “School districts also have cash He pointed out that the Treasury program or local millage flow problems,” stated Davis, Department has been splitting increases.” “and they will have to borrow state aid payments for over a separately and at varying rates year casuing school districts to of interest. It seems that the borrow on many occasions in the “The DNR has designed a ‘Sportsman’s Land Use Pass’ and will make an initial distribution to the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, the Michigan Farm Bureau, county extension agents .and DNR district and field offices,” Dahl says. “The pass contains a suggested format and may be copied to accommodate organizations desiring to print and distribute passes to landowners and recreational users.” Sample copies of the pass are available from the DNR’s Law Enforcement Division, Box 30028, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Red badge of courage. Schools used once again to help solve state fiscal problems Red Cross. The Good Neighbor. Barry County Chapter Telephone 945-3122 Hastings Sunny-Side Up! EATON COUNTY EQUALIZATION AND PROPERTY DESCRIPTION 1045 Independence Blvd. Charlotte, Michigan 48813 Frond* E. Mow, Director Floyd L. Parmelee, Deputy Equalization (517)543-7500 DetcripHon (517) 543-1070 Wesley W. Smith, DetcripHon Deputy TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION RATIOS January 21, 1977 Each year Hie equalization director ll required to publtgh ratio, and factor, for each city and town.hip. Act 165 1971 toy.: toy : Sec 34a "The equalization director of each county shall prepare a tabular stolestole­ men! each year by the several citle. and towmhlps of the county, showing the tentative recommended eqf ualilzation rtatiosd andf esHmotol d nxiltitplienThnecessatry th o cllompbulite hInthdivilduball sttiole tequalized valuatfion of real property and of personal property. The county shall publish the lobulation tn a newspaper of general circulation within the county on or before the third Monday In February each year and furnish o copy to each assessor end to each of the boards of review In Hie county and to Hie stole tax commission. All notice, of meeti meetings jngs oof df Hie board, of review shall gived th the de tentative ratio, and ee, d, time fed multiplier, pertaining to their jurisdiction. The tentative recommended equalization ratio, ond multiplying figures shall not prejudice the espsolizoHon procedures of Hie county board of commissioners or the state tax commission. M As of Ihlt'dote, the revised Information for 1977 equalization is at follows: Tentative Equalization Ratios and Multipliers Ro Hot Townships RealI “Property Ag. Com. Ind. Bellevue Ret. % "73 Personal Property T-C % Ratio Real 43.33 Personal Factor %RaHo J6.09 T.154 36.94 % Factor Benton Brookfield 1.353 49.99 1.001 43 39.62 1.262 Carmel 49.98 1.001 40 38.32 1.305 47.48 1.054 Chester 45 50.21 0.996 Delta Eaton Eaton Ropidi 39 39 43.40 1.150 50 50.00 1.000 50.00 1.000 48 42 46.75 1.070 45.87 1.091 40.75 1.227 48.39 1.034 50.00 Hamlin 29 Kalama 29.00 1.750 41 Oneida 41.71 1.199 50.00 1.000 50 50.00 1.000 50.00 1.000 39 36.04 1.388 47.61 1.051 42 40.41 1.238 47.61 1.050 toxand Sunfield 1.000 Vermonvllle 42 Woltan 42.37 1.181 50.00 1.000 43 Windsor 43.78 1.143 49.64 1.008 41 41.74 1.198 50.00 1.000 CtHm Charlotte 50 50 50.00 Eaton Rapid* 1.000 49.69 1.006 42 Grand Ledge 43.48 1.150 49.88 1.002 44 46.48 1.076 50.00 1.000 1 .anting 49 49.28 Olivet 1.015 50.00 1.000 45 45.97 Potterville 1.088 50.00 1.000 50 48.24 1.037 49.93 1.001 These tentative ratios and estimated mulipliers ore1 wbjeet to revision of Individual onnvnenl, by tbe assessing officer of each township or dty. All aurotod vatu.f of property mode by H>« onenor ore .object Io change through the implication of equalization multipliers before printing the tax bills. KCC College Readers Theatre to present “Anthem” The Kellogg Community College Readers Theatre will present an adaptation of the Ayn Rand novel, “Anthem,” at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3, and at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4 and 5 in the KIVA theatre in the KCC Learning Resource Center. “Anthem”, which will be directed by William Wallace, KCC theatre coordinator, takes place sometime in the future and is the story of one man who has the courage to break away from the collective mindlessness of society and forge a new civilization. The “Anthem” production done in the KIVA will utilize creative and unique visual effects in addition to creating a totally new intimacy with the audience. Tickets are priced at $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for students. Senior Citizens will be admitted free of charge. Tickets are available at KCC. 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POSTAGE new ffngs, Mich;flaB Mi 58 PERMIT NO. 7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 112 E. Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan 1 - hAr\|phone, Hastings — 945-9554) Volume 103 Number 39 — February 9,1977 committee opposed to building sewer lines in non-grant eligible areas of the village and charging by frontage foot 5167 A group of concerned citizens “Those areas include 208 homes. in Nashville are opposed to the But the council has proposed to village council’s proposal to expand the collection system to expand the sewer extensions to an additional 25 homes where we non-eligible grant areas. They would receive no government are also opposed to charging the assistance. new customers by frontage foot. “If we construct the grant “We are all for the sewer eligible areas, it’ll cost the people extensions to be builtin the areas $278,000, but if we decide to add where we can receive state and the 25 non-grant eligible homes to federal grants,” said Lonny the system, it’ll cost the people an Kienutske, a member of the additional $225,100. The $278,000 concerned citizens committee. includes 208 homes, while the $225,100 figure only includes 25 without sewers for that long,” added Kienutske. homes.” Areas that are eligible for The Village of Nashville has been granted $638,400 by the government assistance must be government for the sewage at least two-thirds populated, according to Kienutske who collection system construction. “We say these 25 families _ discussed the issue with Williams should wait until they can receive and Works Inc., engineering grant monies. Some of the homes consultants for the project, last that have just been granted week. “We are also opposed to paying government monies have been standing as long as 80 years, and for the project by $12 per frontage these people have had to do foot of property,” said Kienutske. VALENTINE’S February 14 is traditionally the day for the expression of Idve, aimed at both the old and young. Valentine's Day has become the occasion to display affection for sweethearts, family and friends alike. More than ever before, we as a people, must show love and compassion for one another for all the days of our lives, f g Valentine's Day is as good a place as any to start saying "I love you". “Using this method of payment, some residents would have to pay as much as $3,000 or $4,000 towards the project. I know of one individual who would be charged $13,000 to have a sewer line built in front of his property. “We can’t see why a certain few people should have to pay these outrageous costs for the same service that everyone else gets for much less. If the costs of the projects are spread evenly among the 208 grant eligible homes, it’ll cost each home $1,200. To us, this method seems much more equitable.” (A letter to the people of Nashville, concerning this issue can be seen inside.) Maple Valley Millage Vote Feb. 21 The Maple Valiey School District registered electors will be voting upon an additional 2.7 mills ($2.70 on each $1,000 of state equalized valuation) for a period of two years at the special election of February 21. Approval of this millage proposal would enable the school district to more fully participate in the state aid act providing additional funds enabling the school district to continue offering the same basic educational program. Based upon the present state aid act, which is based upon a state-local concept, the school district would receive approximately $78,685 in operational funds for each mill with the state’s share of this amount being approximately sixty-five percent or $51,223 and the local share being approximately thirty-five percent or $27,462 as related to the current school aid act. The school district, like other business operations, is experiencing added cost of operation because of inflationary costs. The school district would continue to be eligible to receive Section 27 funds from the state to help pay the principal and Cont. page 2 col. 3 Students achieve honors at KCC Remember those special people who make your life dear. , Maple Valley stores offer perfect gifts for this loving time of year. Kalen Swift of Nashville was named to the Kellogg Community College highest honors list for the 1976 fall semester. To be considered for highest honors, a student must carry 12 or more credits and achieve a grade point average of 3.9 to 4.0. Lois Ackett and Russell Varney were named to the high honors list. They each earned a 3.5 to 3.89 grade point average. Carole Garlinger was named to the honors list for a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 9,1977 - Page 2 Open letter to the people of Nashville (Paid for by the Concerned Citizens Committee) As announced in last week’s paper, the Nashville Village Council has proposed to expand the sewage collection system for our village. Being a property owner in the village, I read the article closely, knowing that this was an extremely large project and therefore a very costly one to the people of our village. The article, as I read it, was very confusing, so I read it again and became even more confused. I started asking questions downtown, again confusion. No one knew quite enough to answer the majority of my questions. In the process of asking these questions, I came across several other concerned citizens asking practically the same questions. So we kind of joined together, hoping to get some facts and to make them public knowledge to all concerned. As everyone knows, Williams and Works of Grand Rapids is the engineering consultants for this project. We therefore had an appointment made with them last Thursday afternoon to try and get some facts from them directly. We did get some questions answered and by putting those answers with the answers we received from Councilmen Mason, Hinckley, Spoelstra and Kent and most of all from the Director of Public Services & Safety, Mr. Tim Smith, we have arrived at the following facts: There are two completely separate parts to the proposed sewage collection system. PART .1 is the sewage treatment facility which will have to be constructed before the end of the year or the government will issue a court order to build it. And if it is built before the end of the year,* we can receive $1 ,$21,660 in State and Federal grants toward the $1,365,579 project. This project is needed and extremely expedient to do now while the Federal grants are available. As stated in last week’s paper, the method of raising local monies for ONLY the construction of the sewage treatment facility will be 2 mills General Obligation spread over the village for 25 years, plus 2% times the present sewer rates. But, quoting from last week’s article, if 50 percent more customers were added to the system, the cost to the present MONDAY Remember you Valentine with... eb. 14^ CARDS Beautiful individual, and relative cards Priced from... 25 50 BRACHS I CANDY [ Beautiful heart boxes...Choose from...'/lb.,'/sib., or from styles in our lib. boxes. gifts hear/ shdped necklaces, la pins, and bracelets, Full l ine of packaged VALENTINES For School Exchange Priced at.. 59-69' 79 115-117 N. Main in Nashville users for the bond issue and operating expenses will be greatly reduced. This brings us to part two of the proposed sewer expanding. PART 2 - This was the part that was most cloudy and not very well explained. We have found out what it consists of and now wish to inform the public about it. All the figures (dollars and number of homes) are taken from the only printed proposal received from Williams and Works and presented to the councilmen. The two most important facts, not even made known in last week’s article, are that the total LOCAL SHARE COST of $474,700 there are two completely separate types of sewer additions. These two types are: 1. Government Granteligible areas, and 2. In-eligible areas, meaning areas that the government will not help pay. Let’s discuss the Grant Eligible areas first. This involves 208 homes. In 1972, the Federal Government surveyed our village and those areas that were at that time two-thirds populated with houses were made eligible for new sewers, and that they (the Government) would give us a grant which would pay 80 percent of the cost of putting in those main sewer lines. This, greatly reducing the cost to those 208 houses involved. Taking the figures from the only printed Williams and Works proposal that was given to the councilmen, this is what it would look like: •A. Number of Houses served 208 •B. Total Project Cost $916,000.00 •C. Cost, Not eligible for Government Grant, but necessary to complete project. This is a part of the local share cost-$118,000.00 •D. Grant Eligible Cost of Project of which the Government will pay 80 percent total $798,000.00 •E. 20 percent of Item D. local share cost - $160,000.00 oTherefore, Total local share cost of the Grant Eligible sewer extentions would be, $278,000.00 Now let’s take a little closer look at these 208 grant eligible homes and other facts particular to this part of the sewer extention. First of all, where are they; These include the following: 1. North Main - North of the Thornapple River to Brumm Road, and east on Kellogg Street to the second curve, and west on Philadelphia Street to the end, including South Grant and South Division Street. 2. East Side of Town - All Lentz Street and the following streets Continued from front­ interest op the outstanding bond debt. This current school year the state is paying $48,666 of the total cost of $79,165 which actually represents 1.62 mills that would be necessary at the local level if. the school district weren’t eligible to participate in the section 27 program. During the 1975-76 school year, there were five hundred thirty (530) K-12 school districts in the State of Michigan. In relationship eto general fund revenues per’pupil, the Maple Valley School District ranked 524 out of the 530 K-12 school districts. Therefore, 523 school districts in the state had a higher per pupil incomeat the local level than the Maple Valley School District. Application forms for absentee ballots may be obtained by contacting the school administration office, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, Michigan, 49096. east of Lentz. Reed Street to Homer Street, Gregg Street to Edna Street, Washington Street to Edna Street, Sherman Street from Lentz Street to East Street and south on East Street to the Quaker Brook. o3. South Side of Town - South of Quaker Brook - South Main Street to Casgrove, all of Francis Street to the Goodner home, all of Pearl Street, all of south Durkee Street to the New Standard Oil Office, Casgrove Street running from the Pufpaff home on the west end of Casgrove Street and east to State Street, also all the south State Street homes, and the south side only of Fuller Street west of Main Street running out to the Spidel home. oA map can be seen at the Village Hall and these areas are marked with red ink on that map. These above areas include 208 homes. Of these 206 homes, Williams & Works and the Director of Public Services & Safety, Tim Smith states that 59 of them are at present paying sewer bills and have for several years. This would include all of Lentz Street and several homes south of the Quaker Brook. Williams & Works, Tim Smith and certain councilmen further have stated that because these 59 are at present hooked up on a sewer main line of one type or another, it would not be fair to charge them for the new main lines that would run in front of them, but charge them only for the allocated amount to do the digging up of their present lateral lines, so as to connect them to the new main lines. The meaning of the - lateral lines - is the line running from their house or property line to the new main line. But the big factor here is that this leaves the new main lines in front of their homes unpaid for. Therefore, Williams & Works, Tim Smith and certain councilmen have stated that the approximate cost of these main lines should be absorbed by the Sewage Treatment Project, and that amount would be $100,000. This brings us back to the total local share cost of the New Sewer Extentions which is $278,000.00. So, taking away the $100,000 mentioned above, that leaves a cost to the 208 new homes of $178,000.00. Now ifyou break that down it would work out something like this: You have the 59 homes that are to pay the lateral hook-up fee only, and 149 homes that would pay the lateral hook-up fee, plus the balance of the cost of the main lines. It has been stated that the actual cost of the lateral hook-up would be an average of $425.00 to $450.00. So, let’s use a lateral charge of the $450.00 which was originally suggested by Williams & Works on that same written proposal given to the councilmen. Therefore: •Lateral Hook-up Fee X 208 homes equals $93,600.00 •Balance of Project - $178,000.00 minus $93,600.00 equals $84,400.00 Now another important fact here is the factthat in a project of this size there is always a factor called - Cost Over-Ride, in other words it sometimes cost more than estimated. So, let’s add some just in case, let’s say instead of a balance of $84,400.00 it might go as high as a balance of $110,000.00. So, we would then take that amount and divide it by �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 9,1977 — Page 3 Continued from page 2— the 149 homes that are to pay it. That would be $738.00 each or a total cost of new sewer hook-ups of $1,188.00 each or round it off at $1,200.00. The repayment of this $1,200.00 fees would be the method of the over all debt retirement. It has been stated that these could be paid by several methods. For instance, those who wanted to could pay immediately or it could be stretched over 15 years and added to the tax bills each year; an interest rate would be charged for this method. These and others that could be suggested to the council would aid them with that decision. The councilmen would be the ones to ultimately make the decision. Now we would like to point out that this is with absolutely no charge for any empty lots or lot equivalents. But, we feel it would only be fair if a lot is built on or is sold and a new dwelling is built, that they would at that time pay that same amount that the others have paid (approximately $1,200.00).. This would help pay for future maintenance and quicker debt retirement. It should also be pointed out that these 200+ new customers will be paying the 2 mills and 2% times the sewer rates which will give a much quicker debt retirement to the Sewage Treatment Project. Now, we are sure that those people that are on the proposed extentions, who read your last weeks paper and have done any figuring have realized a large decrease per home below that $12.00 per foot plus $500.00 hook­ up fee. For instance, if you have only 100 foot frontage that would be 100 feet X $12.00 per foot equals $1,200.00 plus $500.00 hook­ up fee for a total of $1,700.00. A lot of these 208 homes have a lot more than the 100 foot frontage. Several that we have talked to have figured their cost to be over $3,000.00 - $4,000.00 and up. why The reason for those much higher figures is because our village councilmen had proposed to do an additional 31 homes at a cost of $263,000. That’s a total local share cost for 31 homes of $263,000. We repeat this twice because there is absolutely no Federal Grants at this time to pay for this proposed second part of the project (These areas are in blue on the map at the Village Hall.) So, what happens when you add these areas? By adding these in-eligible 31 homes (No Federal Grant) the total local ... "I|l||| , GIFTS ' share cost of $278,000 would skyrocket to $441,000. Now, remember the 59 homes that will pay for the lateral hook-up fee only and this is how it would figure: •239 lateral fees X $500.00 (that’s right $500.00) equals $119,500. •Then take away the 59 homes that are not to pay for main lines, that leaves 180 homes to pay the balance of $321,500.00. •That would be $1,786.00 each or a total cost of new sewers to those The Lions maintained their The Lions continued their 180 homes of $2,286.00 (figuring firm hold on the league lead last winning streak by handing their homes only - not lots) week by defeating Central Lakeview hosts a 72-57 loss on Of course, this didn’t look very Montcalm 70-52 on Tuesday and Friday. Though MV was able to good for the majority of the new Lakeview 72-57 on Friday. double the Wildcat score 20-10 in hook-ups, so the figures were The Lions only league defeat the first quarter, the Lions were jumbled around a bit and it came came at the hands of the Hornets unable to handle Lakeview’s out at a rate of $12.00 per foot. of Central Montcalm. That game press in the second quarter. What this actually does is this, was a 72-69 Hornet victory played Ballhandling errors reduced the the majority of those 180 homes in their gym. But Tuesday’s Lion lead to 31-25 by halftime. have an average footage of game was a different story as the The Wildcats continued their approximately 80 feet and visiting Central team was denied press in the third quarter but MV therefore, it would sound cheaper the ball by a hustling Lion was able to adjust to it and to the majority. And after all defense and strong rebounding widened the score 53-40 by the what can a minority do in a effort. end of that quarter. Though democratic society, because The Lions took a commanding hampered by. 3 fouls, Duane some of that minority would be 16-5 first quarter lead as Mark Schantz scored 8 of his total 16 paying well over $5,000.00 each and Pete Benton, Mike Hamilton, points in the third period as he and some almost $10,000.00 each. Andy Joostbems, and Duane and his teammates exploded for a This brings us up to date, and Schantz held the Hornets 22 point quarter. The frustrated we that were at that first public scoreless for the firsts minutes of Wildcats were unsuccessful in informal meeting showed these the game while scoring 12 points stopping the determined Lions facts to the two councilmen that themselves. Les Murphy, Brian and were only able to foul were present. We were promised Mitchell, Doug Halsey, Joe allowing Valley to score 9 of their by Councilman Tom Oleson that Jarvie, and Pat Powers also total 10 free throws in the final he would make a motion at the contributed to the Lion effort to period, widening the margin of next Council Meeting to do the make the half-time a 36-25 Lion victory for the visitors. Doug Grant Eligible Areas only. That advantage. Halsey hit 5 of 6 from the charity would mean that the cost of the The second half was more of stripe in the final quarter. He new sewer customers would the same tight defense and scored 11 points for the night. remain around that $1,200.00 teamwork for the Lions. Senior Mark Benton, who saw limited price. BUT, we the PUBLIC must center Duane Schantz dominated action because of foul trouble, show up and be heard and the rebounding with 19. He also scored 12 points. Pete Benton convince those 6 councilmen and netted 26 points for his team. netted 10 points and combined the Mayor that we want Grant Mark Benton added 12 points and with his brother Mark for a total Eligible Sewer Extentions ONLY Pete Benton scored all 10 of his of 13 assists. Other Valley scorers and to not do the other IN­ points in the final quarter hitting were Brian Mitchell with 8 points ELIGIBLE areas at a cost of over on 6 of 7 free throws. The final and8 rebounds; Pat Powers, who $2,200.00 each, to all of us. When score was an impressive 70-52 sparked the Lion offense in the that motion is made this win. third quarter with his 6 points; THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10th at 7:00 P.M. YOUR VOICES ARE NEEDED! PLEASE BE THERE! This means thousands of dollars to us and to you, thousands of dollars that we do not have. REMEMBER also that the Informal Meetings are WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9th from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M and also that evening from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the Village Hall. As many of us as possible will be there to try and honestly answer any of your questions. PLEASE BE AT THESE MEETINGS!!! We, the following people, have examined the facts of this Sewer Here, your money works for you even Extention and we are of the when you are on your days off, on week­ opinion that we need a promise from the councilmen to do ONLY ends and holidays! THE FEDERAL GRANT ELIGIBLE part of the project, and if we cannot secure this promise we must promote and support a BIG “NO” VOTE on February 21, 1977. LonnyKienutski and the Nashville Concerned Citizens Committee We area sports news Lions hit 9-4 season mark t Fresh Flowers Corsages Roses Spring Bouquets Terrariums 3 Plants Jewelry Gifts Stop in early for all the weekend Holiday events! Nashville Flower & Jewelry ! 233 N. Main St. Phone: 852-9797 Continued page 5 col. 2 Action-Ads RELIABLE PERSON Cut out and mail news, articles and other items from local newspapers and publications. Good rate of pay. Apply, National Publications, Dept. W, Box 706, Watertown, N.Y. 13601. (3-1) WANTED: For Want Ads — Phone 945-9554 Hastings Earn Money without Working? SURE! at Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Fire rousts • : • • • • • • Joe Jarvie, 3 points; Mike Hamilton, 2 points; and Andy Joostbems with 3 points. Les Murphy also saw action for Maple Valley. The Lions continued their domination of the boards by out­ rebounding the Wildcats 38-22. This has been a big factor contributing to their success. A tough defense and smooth ballhandling have also made the Lion victories easier. “The boys are really working together as a team,” comments coach Reese. “This factor more than any other will make our team a strong contender in any contest. I’m very pleased with their continued improvement and strong desire to do their very best in every game.” family A fire which started in a defective chimney above the fireplace forced the Jeff Byington family from its home in Vermontville Wednesday evening. Loss in the blaze, which was extinguished by Vermontville and Nashville firemen, was estimated at several thousand dollars. The alarm was sounded about 9 p.m. Firemen said the entire east outside wall of the home had to be ripped off so they could get at the fire in the old remodeled farm house, which is one-half mile east of Vermontville on Vermdntville Highway. The flames got all the way to the attic before firemen caught up with them, resulting in extensive water damage in the extinguishing process. Pay Yom EQUAL HOUSM LENDER THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE • CHARLOTTE. MICH. - Phone 543-3880 Nashville, Mich. ■ Phone 852-1830 - Eaton Rapids, Mich. - Phone 663-1551 �A pickup vanishes in the distance and snow as an adventuresome driver travels into the unknown. Many roads were open to only one lane of traffic as the one shown in the photo Winter hibernation is over Winter '77 has been a hardship for everyone in the northern states. Each and every person has been affected by the inclement weather in one way or another. From a shortage of fuel to the loss of jobs, it has caused much suffering. Although the temperatures remain at near record lows, the snow and ferocious winds have ceased. Road crews have cleared most roads enabling normal activities to resume once again. Schools are back in session and people are out and about. At least for now, the worst of the winter hibernation is finally over. People who might be helped by SSI payments still haven't applied The supplemental security income (SSI) program has begun its 4th year, but social security officials believe there may still be some people in Barry County who might be helped by the payments but have not applied. The SSI program makes monthly payments to people with little or no income and limited resources who are 65 or older or blind or disabled. About 453 people get SSI payments in Barry County, according to Gail Russell, social security district manager. “But we believe there are others who may be eligible but for one reason or another haven’t applied, and we would like to get in touch with them,” he said. Some people may think that disabled children aren’t eligible for SSI payments if they live with their parents, according to Gail Russell. Some may thingk that people 65 or over aren’t eligible if they live with a son or daughter or in an institution. “But under the law, they may be eligible for some payments,” he said. “People with some other income and people living in another’s household may get reduced SSI payments. But even if the payment is only $25 or $30 a Nashville VFW 8260 & Auxiliary DANCE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Band... STARGAZE • Members & Guests • Food in the Kitchen 9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. month, that can be a big help nowadays.” People can get information about applying for SSI payments by calling or writing any social security office. The Grand Rapids social security office is at 110 Michigan N.W. The phone number is 456-2241. The, amount of the monthly payments eligible people get depends in part on other income they might have. The Federal SSI payment can be as much as $167.80 a month for one person and $251.80 for a couple. Notice Although the snow made driving treacherous and caused hardships for many people, it also provided picturesque scenes like the one above. Society of Compassionate Friends will meet Tuesday, Feb. 15 in the Board Room on the second floor of the Community Services Building at 300 N. Washington Square, Lansing. The meeting will begin at 8:00 p.m. Lighted parking is available at the rear of the building. Those attending should enter through the rear doors and Sign the building register. “The Grieving Process” will be the topic for discussion. This meeting is open to all bereaved parents and VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE VALENTINE CANDY (Boxed) VALENTINE'S DAY GREETING CARDS Individual, and boxed for school exchange. i Ph: 948-8767 TUESDAY thru SATURDAY Located: Above Birke's Shoe Store HAIRDESIGNERS �Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Mr and Mr* Carl Thran are rejoicing over the birth of a baby girl at Laming General Hospital last Tuesday to Mr. and Mr*. Scott McLeod (Kathy) of Charlotte The little mna has been named Lindsey Sarah Mr* Gladys Mmier, mother of Mr*. Nina Reed, It la ■ Greenville hmpital following an auto accident Friday Mr and Mr*. Joe Bodo of Greenville were slightly injured Mn Mosier w spending the winter with her daughter Vera Bodo. Several ambulance calls thia paat week. Monday morning, can driven by Larry Ruffner with Paid Exelby aa a passenger, collided with Mr Linden Mater and Kenyon Peabody Kenyon received slight injuries 4 Avery bad fire at the Jeff Byington home east of town Wednesday evening See write-up elsewhere, with Nashville department assisting Early Thursday th* ambulance was called to the Rusnell home on Scipio Road as one of their girls was having breathing trouble ♦ Ml** Mary Carpenter has entered Adrian College for th* winter term Her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Carpenter visited her Sunday, then went io Saline to see Elbert's mother 4 Mr. and Mrs Howard Goodenough attended aa afternoon wedding Saturday of a niece. Mias Kathy Claypool io Mr. Kieth Krebs at the Christian Reformed Church in Middleville Later they accompanied Mr and Mrs Harry Brocks of »eW Odessa and Mrs. Roae Barry of Hasting* to the Grand Rapid* Airpart to meet Mr. William Barry who was on a flight from Seattle. Later they all went out to eat Mr. Michael Cates was married to Ms. Nancy Andersen Saturday at the Charlotte Congregational Church Mr* Serena Goodenough made the wedding cake. Weather permitting we will have Senior Citizen* potluck on Tuesday. Feb IS. Mr Zucker, from the Zenith Hsoring AM, will present the program using a Hhn Mr. and Mr*. Vernon Trowbridge and Mr. and Mr* Jama* Powers of Nashvdie were guests of the Todd Automotive of Hasting* on a weekend tnp to Nashville. Tennessee and the Grand Ole Opry Mr and Mrs Kenyon Peabody and Mn Kate Bosworth also accompanied Mr* Firster via Greyhound They report extremely slippery rneib on the way down Friday and saw seven terrible accidents between Auburn. Indiana and Louisville. Kentucky with the result that they were three hours late in arriving Mr and Mr* Dick Weiler were hosts to several couples at their mobile home tn Cadillac this weekend Monday A.M. - Jidt heard that Mr*. Phil Green < Gladys) passed away last night Maple Valley elementary school curriculum A number of changes have occurred in th* Maple Valley Elementary School curriculum in the past several years, each of which has been designed to improve services offered to children. The greatest number of changes have been made to give assistance to children with educational handicaps. In an attempt to help these students achieve satisfactory progress In their schooling. Five years ago. Maple Valley Schools had one remedial reading teacher servicing the three elementary schools. Maple Valley Schoob now employs a remedial reading teacher at each of tiie elementary schools. The reading teachers spend most of the day working with children one or more years behind in reading level. An evaluation of the mathematics program was made recently Objectives for each grade level were written and a change from modern mathematics approach to a program emphasizing the fundamentals of mathematics was made. A half-time mathematics consultant is now employed to service students and teachers. A sixth grade camping program has been hald for the past three years and has been very popular with the students and parents. This program provides for a valuable outdoor educational opportunity for the students. ' A pre-Kindergarten screening process has been held for the past two years. All potential kindergarten students are tested for reading readiness, speech impairment, and physical coordination. A follow-up meeting b scheduled for a later date where the results of the screening are shared with the parents and suggested activities for students who have apparent readiness weaknesses are discussed with the parents in an effort to have the student have a successful beginning in the formative educational process. Sports continued Junior Varsity plays two games The Maple Valley Junior Varsity basketball team lost two ball games last week. Central Montcalm defeated Maple Valley 74-37 on Tuesday and Lakeview out-dueled the young Lions M-« on Friday night Scoring was even for Maple Valley in the Central Montcalm game, but in the Lakeview game Ken Hansbarger led the Lions with 20 points. Jeff Zemke had 12, Jeff Slocum 10. while Kevin Kilpatrick, Hal Ferguson and Tom Gurd added 6 points each. With four games remaining. Maple Valley plays Portland on Friday at Maple Valley Game time is 6:30 p.m. Thornapple-Grand soil conservation district annual meeting set for Feb 10 Reverend Verne C Sammer* will be the featured speaker at the Thornapple-Grand Soil Conservation District** list .Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting wifi be held Thursday, February 10.1977 at the Charlotte Masonic Toapte in Charlotte The pubbe is cvrthaUy invited to attend. The meeting will begin promptly at noon with a family style banquet Ticket cat is $3 30 and reservation* can be made by contacting the District office at 200 N Batwick St, Charlotte. ML. Phone (517) 343)1539 The program will include awards, Directors election and door prizes. "The Re rar* ad Mr Summer* has served the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church in Charlotte since Sept, of 1974. He has been a Methodist ini ah tor since 1963 serving church— in Port Sanilac. Beaverton, Elk Rapid* and Jackson, Mich. Both Mr. Summer* and hb wife. Dawn, were bom and raised in the Port Huron area on family owned farms. Mr. Summers graduated from the Almont Hight School with intentions of becoming a Vacation*! Agricultural teacher, but wtole waking in factories to earn to* way be came under the influence ef a dynamic Christian church and decided to become a ■■■hr He ItoM* degrees from Vennard College. Central M ictugaa Universify and Aatowy Theological Seminary Recently Mr A Mrs Summers look a three week vacation period to tour and work with the United Methodist missionaries serving in I hi ria. West Africa. Mr* Summers, a nurse, concentrated IRS urges checking returns Taxpayer* should double-check their lax returns before filing since errors can stow p*oc—* tog and delay any refund that might be due, tie Internal Revenue Service said. Some of the most common taxpayer mistakes on tax returns, according to the IRS. include arithmetic errors, use of the wrong tax table or schedules, and failure to sign the return or to attach all necessary documents WANT-ADS NOTICES The IRS also urged ta xpay ers to use the peel-off label that comes with the lax package on their return* in ccdhcr to avoid possible social security number errors Taxpayer* can also save tunc and speed up pron—tog by mailing their returns to the coded, pre-addressed envelope found in their tax packages, according to the IRS REW Reduced prices on stover-saving and haymaking equipment during John Deere’s Roundup of Bargains Come on in and reward yourself two ways during this limited time offer You get the forage harvester, stack wagon or round baler you need to save your stover as a "second crop" and you get instant savings on that stover-saving machine How much discount7 Check the chart below Then come on in. because we re ready to deal on the equipment you need MACHINES DISCOUNT 1MAR 1977­ 30 APR 1977 DISCOUNT UNTIL 28 FEB 1977 336 and 346 Beier* 15A and 16A Chopper* 100 Steck Mover; 25 and 34 Forage Harvesters $195 $90 1207.1209. and 1214 Mower/Conditioners. 800 and 830 Windrowers. 466 Baler. 35 and 3800 Forage H*rve*ter* $390 $195 100 Stack Wagon $520 $260 200 and 300 Stack Movers $650 $325 Hydrostatic Wind rowers; 200 and 300 Stack Wagons $1,040 $520 Self-Propelled Forage Her rawer* $1,950 $975 230 Stack Shredder/ $2,600 $2,600 feeder No finance charges imposed until the next use season. Ask us for details. If deafer inventory of any product listed above is exhausted can be ordered PHONE 945-9554 — for — on observing mecScal teams at work to the “bush” and worked in the book binding room preparing text bocks for use in both the public and church-related schoob Mr Summers worked on two of the agricultural missions in constraction and vehicle repair work. As time permits, they are showing their slides and telling the story cf this work to encourage others to help in agricultural, medical, educational and evangelistic projects in underdeveloped area* J Lake Odessa, Michigan Ph:374-8835 NEW WINTER HOURS Mon. - Fri. 7:30 to 5:30 Saturday 730 to Noon . �Maple Valley Newt, Nashville. Michigan. Wednesday. February 9,1977 - Page 6 Ph. 945-9554for Action-Ads SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE of SPECIAL ELECTION of the QUALIFIED ELECTORS of MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON and BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN, TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 21,1977 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Plea** Take Notice that a special election of the qualified elector* of Maple Valley School*, Eaton & Barry Countie*, Michigan, will be held in the School District on Monday, February 21,1977. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AND CLOSE AT 8:00 O'CLOCK P.M. The following propositions will be submitted to the vote of the electors qualified to vote thereon at special election: TAX RATE LIMITATION INCREASE PROPOSITION FOR OPERATING PURPOSESShall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, be increased by 2.7 mills (2.70 on each $1,000.00 of state equalized valuation) for a period of 2 years, 1977 and 1978, for the purpose ofproviding additional funds for operating purposes? THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place - Kellogg Elementary Gym, in the Village of Nashville, Michigan. The first precinct consists of all territory of the school district of former Nashville W.K. Kellogg School. PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place - KWergarfaa Room - Maplewood tlimmhry School in the Village of Vermontville, Michigan. The second precinct consists of all territory of the school district of former Vermontville Community Schools. tAll school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I, Robert Cole, Treasurer of Eaton County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of January 7, 1977 the records of this Office Indicate that the total of all voted Increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of Govern­ ment affecting the taxable property located in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, is as follows: By Eaton County: None By Vermontville Township: 1.5 thru 97 By Carmel Township: None By Chester Township: None By Kalama Township: None By Sunfield Township: .75 M By the School District: 14 mills, 1977 and 1978 Robert Cole Treasurer, Eaton County, Michigan I, Elsie B. Furrow, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of January 7, 1977 the records of this Office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, is as follows: By Barry County: By Baltimore Township: By Castleton Township: By Assyria Township: By Hastings Township: By Maple Grove Township: By the School District: None None 1 mill, 1976-1980, inclusive None None 1 mill, 1976-1980, inclusive 14 mills, 1977 and 1978 Elsie B. Furrow Treasurer, Barry County, Michigan This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan. Elam L. Rockwell Secretary, Board of Education Farmers warned to buy pesticides from only reputable firms— Michigan farmers and consumers were warned today by the Michigan Department of Agriculture to purchase any needed pesticides only from reputable agents or firms they know. A series of incidents involving telephone solicitations have created problems for some Michigan farmers, according to B. Dale Ball, MDA director. Reports indicate contacts are also being made to homeowners and nurserymen. The phony practice is being reported all across the midwest and eastern states. Usually, the company represented is headquartered in a distant state, and frequently products are shipped which were never ordered. Efforts to collect for the unwanted material are accompanied by considerable residence. Because the farmer was not. at home, a neighbor harassment. Often the product offered is not accepted delivery and signed for registered by MDA for sale in the material. Accompanying the Michigan, or the label may not insecticide was an invoice for indicate its use for the treatment $270 plus a freight charge of $9.85. needed. Ball said it is imperative The bill carried notification that that all pesticides be used only as return of the product was not the label directs. Frequently, the permitted without prior company product carries a highly inflated authorization. The product is not price tag, is greatly diluted, or registered with MDA for sale in Michigan, and although the otherwise unsuitable. Dean Lovitt, chief cf MDA’s salesman claimed it could be plant Industry division, cited a used for control of rootworm, the typical incident which occurred label does not indicate this use. Lovitt said the department has late last autumn. An Isabella county farmer was contacted by been advised you need not pay for phone and urged to buy an unsolicited goods received, nor is agricultural insecticide. When he it legally necessary to pay for indicated he was not interested, return of the product “Your safest course,” he says, “is to do the caller hung up. About three days later, two 20- business with people you know.” pound bags of the insecticide were delivered to the farmer’s Special education services available In 1971, Public Act 198 of Michigan was passed by the legislature and signed into law by the Governor mandating the local school district to provide delivery of special education programs and supportive services to handicapped persons, aged 0 to 25. Prior to this Mandatory Special Education law, Maple Valley Schools had 1 elementary special education .classroom with 19 students, 1 junior high school special education room with 13 students, and 1 Speech Correctionist. Due to the increased services required by the law, during the 1976-77 school year Maple Valley Schools have increased local special education programs to include; 3 elementary special education rooms servicing 44 emotionally impaired, mentally impaired, or learning disabled students; 3 secondary special education classrooms servicing 35 emotionally impaired, mentally impaired, or learning disabled students; 1 Speech Correctionist who services 75 students; a Learning Disability Consultant who services 25 students. Also, 6 teacher aides were employed to assist the special education students at both the elementary and secondary school levels. As part of the special education program at the Maple Valley Junion-Senior High School, a special program has been in operation which has been called the Igloo. This program involves high school special education students selling ice cream products to high school students during the lunch hour, providing general on the job experience for the students. Due to the additional programs which have been required by the Mandatory Special Education ACTION-ADS TO SUBSCRIBE TO The State Journal in Nashville, call Thomas Bishop at 852-0716. FIBER. Vitamins, Minerals. Authorities say you need all 3 to maintain good health, ask for Fiber Rich. Simon Pharmacy. 2-8 FOR SALE: Westinghouse dishwasher, used a few times, perfect condition, avacado color. Call Vermontville (517) 726-1486. (2-15)_______________ Hair stylist, experienced help to work part­ time at modem, aggressive, and up to date beauty salon. Ph. 726­ 0330. WANTED: BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Ph. 726-0129. law, 4 additional rooms have been added to the schools to provide for these services. In addition to services provided locally, students with severe physical and-or mental handicaps are transported to Lansing, Charlotte, and Battle Creek from the Maple Valley School District to special facilities which provide added services for these students. NOTICE The regular Nashville Village Council meeting Thursday, Feb. 10, 1977 will be held at the Nashville Fire Barn at 7 p.m. SUSAN M. CORKWELL Nashville Village Clerk First with Farm Supplies DeKalb Seed Corn Complete Line of Chemicals • Atrazine • Dyfonate • Federal Fertilizer 12-12-12 and 6-24-24 Urea & Potash Available Chick Day is coming! (Now Taking Orders) FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 RAILROAD HASTINGS 945-9926 E. PURINA PCUHORWINSA l| CHOWS _ �Maple Valley News, Nashville-, Michigan, Wednesday, February 9,1977 — Page 7 Shop Maker's IGA this week for SAVINGS! MAKER’S IGA NASHVILLE Phone 852-0864 Printing. QUANTITY RIGHTS ResERVEC. HOURS: 8a.m. to 9p.m. closed Sundays Plenty of FREE Parking behi«i our store. Prices good Wed. thru Sat. $7.00 Purchase Not Including Sale Item WE HAVE COLD BEER & WINE �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 9,1977 - Page 8 Thank You..from Nashville Cub Scouts The Cub Scouts and Leadership of Nashville’s Pack No. 3176 would like to thank the many folks who help keep our pack running. The boys don’t realize how any adults contribute to their program, but we who make arrangements for their activities do. Maker’s I.G.A., Randall’s Lumber, Maple Valley Florist, Wheeler’s Marine and Carl’s Supermarket have all helped supply our material needs. Different downtown merchants each year have loaned us window space for our birthday displays and we thank them. Our sponsor, the Nashville V.F.W. Post No. 8260 has been our greatest booster, lending their time, backing and facilities whenever we needed them. Without their support, the boys would have no scouting program. The schools and Mr. Ernest Jacoby have allowed us a meeting place each month. We appreciate this service and try to emphasize to the Cubs that we must respect this privilege. Mr. Harold Christiansen is another behind the scenes supporter of scouting. Much of the operating money for the scouts comes from their recycling program. Harold keeps the papers, glass, aluminum and cardboard sorted and packaged. He also contacts the companies when enough material accumulates to be picked up. The community has been generous in bringing their REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR VILLAGE ELECTION Monday, March 19 22 T# tin Qualified Becton of the Village of (Precinct No. Z ) BARfW Notice .* hereby given that in conformity with the "Michigan Election Law", I, the undesigned Clerk, will upon any day, except Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of any regular or special election or primary election,, receive for reglitration the name of any legal voter in raid Township, City or Village not already registered who may A APPLY TO ME PERSON ALIY for luck registration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT WILL BE AT MY OFFICE /2,1922-Last Day From 8 o’clock o.m. until 8 o'clock p.m. The 3Oth day preceding said Election Ar provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended. VikkR&L HAU- ~ From 8 o'clock a. m. until 8 o'clock p. m. on said day for tho purpose of REVIEWING the REGISTRATION and REGISTERING such of the qualified electors in raid TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but an ACTUAL RESIDENT of tho precinct al tho time of registration, and entitled under tho Constitution, if remaining such resident, to vote at the nest election, shall be entered in tho registration book. ELECTOR UNABLE TO MAKE PERSONAL APPLICATION, PROCEDURE SEC. 504. An> elector who is unable to moke personal application for registration because of physical disability or absence from the Township, City of Village e in i wh which his legal residence is located, may be registered prior to the close of registrotior. before any election or primary election by securing from the Clerk of lhe Township, City or Village in which is located his legal residence, duplicate upcae registration regsraon cards cars and an executing execung in n duplicate upcae the e registration regsraon affidavit a av before a notary public or other officer legally authorised to administer oaths and returning such registration cards to the Clerk of the Township, City or Village before the dose of office houurs on o the last day of registration prior to any election or primary election. The notary public or other officer administering the oath shall sign his name on tho lino for tho signature of the registration officer and designate his title. o papers and glass to the Pumphouse for recycling and we thank Carl’s Supermarket for advertising the program in the space they provide for community notices. J-Ad Graphics Corp, who print the Maple Valley News have matched our best efforts in recruiting new scouts and especially leaders. Back in September, their front page story brought out some volonteers who kept the program from ending from lack of adult leaders. They have continued through the year to print our news and reports of our meetings. Thank you each and all at J-Ad Graphics. The following people have the most contact with the boys and do the work of running the Pack: Linda Farrah, Nancy Carl, Pat Shumaker, Pat and Maynard McClelland (den leaders); Robert Stump and Ray Ashcraft (Webelos leaders); Rose Mary Thompson, Sandy Gillum and Connie Meade, who serve on the committee; Sally Peake Xden leader coach); Diane Williams (den leader and treasurer); Sharon Bishop (our secretary). They are all volunteers and will serve only a few short years. Their contribution is more necessary to keep the boys interested. This birthday month for scouting is an appropriate time to thank them for their time and efforts. The Scouting Program in Nashville has undergone a successful revitalization this past year and we hope to keep growing, both in size and experiences for the Cubs. We have accomplished a lot this year but we hope to make 1977 an even better year for scouting in Nashville. Cubmaster Kenneth Meade Action Ads LOCKS REPAIRED, dead bolts installed, doors keyed alike, foreign car keys. Homer Snow & Son, 732 Sherman St., Nashville, Mi. Bonded locksmith, (eow) PLAN NOW to attend the Vermontville Fireman’s Dance, Saturday, Feb. 19th, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Vermontville Fire Station. Live Country-Rock Music. r91 report from— Ernest Nash State Representative equipped with hoists or ramps for the handicapped. This amounts to a test period to see if the extra cost is justified by increased use of city buses by people in wheelchairs. UTILITY STAMPS - I have co­ sponsored a bill to establish a state utility stamp program for eligible senior citizens. It would operate similar to the federal food stamp program. Seniors with incomes less than $8,000 a year would be eligible for stamps. WELFARE HOTLINE A Republican colleague has suggested the creation of a tollfree “hot line” to allow Michigan residents to anonymously report incidents of welfare fraud. This would be similar to the narcotics hotline presently run by the State Police. SHORT SENATE In a rare situation, the Michigan Senate is operating with only 35 of its constitutional 38 members. Two senators were elected to Congress in November and resigned at the first of the year, and another senator retired to private life at the end of January. Special elections will fill the first two vacancies on March 23. BUNDLE UP - Governor Milliken has asked all Michiganians to conserve energy to save fuel. Supplies are adequate now, but President Carter may divert some of our fuel to other, fuel­ poor states. The Governor has pledged to do everything possible to protect Michigan homes and jobs from the effects of a possible shortage. MECHANICS LICENSING LAW - I have introduced a bill to amend the Mechanics Licensing Act and to bring it into conformance with a recent ruling by the Courts that certain parts are not constitutional. The bill will also attempt to make the Act more workable for both the customer and the mechanic. WHITE GOLD Despite the misery that snow and cold is causing in our urban and suburban areas, winter weather has brought a bonanza to Michigan ski areas. Business is up from 10 to 40 percent over last year, due at least partly to poor conditions in other states. BUS ORDER The State Highway Commission has ordered that all new city buses bought with state funds during the next two years must be OPEN LETTER One of the penalties life exacts for love's fulfillment is the anguish of grief. It is a mixture of anxiety, anger and despair over the loss of a loved one, and the greater the love, the deeper the grief. Feelings of anger and guilt, as well as sorrow, must be confronted and surmounted by the bereaved if he is to re­ gain normal emotional health. UPSTAIRS APARTMENT Refrigerator and stove furnished. Carpeted stairway, $150 a month. Utilities, Small deposit. No pets. References Please. Ph. 852-9735 Nashville. 2-22 'VoqtFUNERAL HOMES Nashville — Vermontville I WILL PREPARE Your Taxes in my home. Reasonable rates. Ph. 726-1370 Vermontville. 2-8 / Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 Community events ... UNREGISTERED PERSONS NOT ENTITLED TO VOTE t A weekly All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. T*je inspectors of election at any election os primary election in this State, or in any Dtstnpt, County, I ownship, Lity or Village thereof, shall not receive the vote of any person whoso name is not registered in the registration book of tho township. Ward or Precinct In which he offers to vote. (As provided under Act 116, P. A. 1954.) TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION, APPLICATION, TIME SEC. 504. Any rnM.n4.lKTo> may upon chan,, ol rnid.nc. urlfhin lh. Towmliip, Chy ot Vltlog. coot, hh <nWration to be transferred to his new address by sending to the Clark a signod request, stating hrs present oddrew, the date he moved thereto and the address from which ho was last registered, or by applying in pomon for a transfer. The Clerk shall strike through the last address, ward and precinct number and record tho now address, ward and precinct number on tho original and duplicate registration cards, and shall place tho original registration card in proper precinct Ale. Such transfers shall not bo made after the 30ih day next preceding any election or primary election, unless such 30th day shall tall on a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday In which event registration transfers shall bo accepted during tho following day. TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION ON ELECTION DAY SEC. 507. Any registered elector who has removed from one election precinct of a Township, City or Village to anolhor election precinct of the same Township, City or Village and has not recorded such removal with tho local Clerk slrall execute a transfer of registration request, listing the new residence address thereon over his signature, with the election board in lhe precinct in which he is registered at tho next ensuing primary or election. Tho inspector of election in charge of the registration records shall compare tho signature thereon with tho signature upon tho applicant's registra­ tion record and, if the signatures correspond, then the inspector shall certify such fact by affixing his initials upon said ,' WE SELL: LOTTERY Tickets Make plans now to come to the Vermontville Firemen’s Dance, Saturday, Feb. 19th, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Vermontville Fire Barn. Live country rock music. $3.00 couple, $2.00 single. Eveiyone welcome! The regular meeting of the Vermontville Maple "Syrup Festival Association will be Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Maple Manor. All interested persons are invited. *, l app having signed an toory vote as provided in Section 523 of this act shall then be perm,can itted ,tor o voto ianv snugch s gprneecin acnt application faopr pthacta porinma v shall then be ermitted to voto in such precinct for that primary or election only. Tho application lor transfer shall bo Ried wrth tho Township, City or o Village Clork who shall transfer such voter's registration in accordance with tho application. When the name of any street in a Township, Chy or Village has boon changod. it shall bo tho duty of tho Township, Chy or Village Clerk to make the change to show the proper name of street in tho registration records, and it shall not be necessary lor tho elector to change his registration with respect thereto in order to be eligible to vote. Village Clerk Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. To 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 9,1977 — Page 9 Kiss your baby week Maple Valley basketball schedule change Seeks Cystic Fibrosis victims Maple Valley, leading the Tri­ Central league at the present time, has been forced to make a schedule change because of the weather conditions that have persisted over the past two weeks. On January 28, the home basketball contest with Vestaburg was postponed. Because this is a league game, it must be rescheduled if at all possible. By mutual agreement, Feb. 22 will be the rescheduled date for this game. This means that Vestaburg has had to drop its non-league game with Morely- Stanwood on February 22 and Maple Valley has dropped Caledonia on the same date. Caledonia, in turn, would not have been able to play Maple Valley because it must make up a previously postponed league contest with Hudsonville. The basic reason for complicated rescheduling is twofold: The Michigan High School Athletic Association allows schools to play only two games per week. Many schools asked to have this rule waived because of the circumstances, but all requests were denied. Secondly, the league contests which have a bearing on the league championship must be rescheduled if at all possible. Hopefully the weather will hold and die Lions will be able to roll on to the Tri-Central basketball championship. MEMBER NMAper Air Force Academy nominees included Nashville youth Though babies were born to be kissed all the time, the CysticFibrosis Foundation of Michigan is asking state residents to kiss their children with special attention during “Kiss Your Baby Week” (February 6th through 12th). The purpose of this week-long educational venture is to alert parents to the symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis and other children’s lung diseases, in the hope that early diagnosis and prompt treatment (an essential element in lengthening the life span of children with CF( WILL RESULT. One of the symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis is an extremely salty taste to the CFchild’s perspiration which can be detected by kissing or tasting them on the forehead. Other symptoms include1: ■ (1) Recurrent wheezing; (2) Persistent coughing and excessive mucus; (.3) Pneumonia more than once during childhood; (4) Excessive appetite, but poor weight gain; (5) Clubbing (enlargement) of fingertips. Suspecting parents are directed to consult their local physician. “It is estimated that respiratory problems in children take up to 70 percent of a pediatrician’s time and' is the leading cause of chronic absenteeism from school,” said Mr. Thomas Basil, President of the Greater Michigan CF Chapter.. “Furthermore, Cystic Fibrosis is second only to cancer in the number of young lives it takes. Yet three out of four victims of this disease are not yet diagnosed. Because early diagnosis of CF is essential to longer life for these children, we have embarked on this statewide campaign to bring this vital helath message to the people of Michigan.” Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited ich there is neither cure or control. In CF a thick, sticky mucus clogs the lungs and airways, creating breathing difficulties, high susceptibility to infection and lung damage. The mucus may also interfere with digestion by preventing the flow of enzymes into the small intestine, causing malabsorption of food. Though both parents must be carriers of the CF gene, one in twenty persons in the U.S. is such a carrier. In Michigan David Robert Kalnbach, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kalnbach, 8270 Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville, was named a competing alternate for nomination to the Air Force Academy by Congressman Garry Brown. Kalnbach was one of 30 young people from the Third Congressional District nominated by Brown to fill vacancies at the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado; the Military Academy alone there are nearly one half at West Point, N.Y.; and the million such carriers. At present Naval Academy at Annapolis, there is no definitive test to Md, dtermine a carrier of the CF Nomination by the gene. congressman is an essential step In many Michigan for academy acceptance, but communities local Jaycee actual appointment is made by Auxiliaries and other CF the academies. Brown nominates volunteers will sponsor a maximum of ten candidates for educational displays and each vacancy in each academy. information centers, joining their This year there was one vacancy efforts to a massive radio, at each academy. Each young person is required television and newspaper campaign to alert parents to the to take the College Board signs of possible lung-damaging SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: diseases within their families. Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) ”S Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Entrance Examination or the ACT series, submit evidence of academic qualification and appear before the non-partisan Academy Advisory Board for interviews. Nominees are chosen on the basis of academic records and test scores, extracurricular interests and activities, interest in military career and maturity. Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers.. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. INFORMAL MEETING Thursday, Feb. 3, 1977 from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1977 from 1 to 4 p.m. & 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 1977 z from 7 to 9 p.m. The Village Officials will be at the Nashville Village Hall on these dates to answer any questions you may have concerning the new sewer project. Refreshments will be served. Please attend! Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk UU GENERAL REVENUE SHARING PROVIDES FEDERAL FUNDS DIRECTLY TO LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS. YOUR GOVERNMENT MUST PUBLISH THIS REPORT ADVISING YOU HOW THESE FUNDS HAVE BEEN USED OR OBLIGATED DURING THE YEAR FROM JULY 1, 1976, THRU DECEMBER 31, 1976. THIS IS TO INFORM YOU OF YOUR GOVERNMENT’S PRIORITIES AND TO ENCOURAGE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN DECISIONS ON HOW FUTURE FUNDS SHOULD BE SPENT. NOTE: ANY COMPLAINTS OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE USE OF THESE FUNDS MAY BE SENT TO THE OFFICE OF REVENUE SHARING, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20226.________ ACTUAL EXPENDITURES (Include Obligations) THE GOVERNMENT (C) OPERATING / OF MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP (B) CAPITAL (A) CATEGORIES MAINTENANCE has received General Revenue Sharing 1 PUBLIC SAFETY payments totaling $ 2,337 $ $ 2 ENVIRONMENTAL during the period from July 1, 1976 thru December 31, 1976 $ $ $ $ 4 HEALTH $ $ 5 RECREATION $ $ 6 LIBRARIES $ $ $ $ $ $ PROTECTION 3 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 7 SOCIAL SERVICES FOR AGED OR POOR 8 FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION 9 MULTIPURPOSE AND GENERAL GOVT. 10 EDUCATION 11 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 12 HOUSING & COM­ MUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / ACCOUNT NO. .g3 3 (JOS 010 MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP CLERK BARRY COUNTY R 2 NASHVILLE MICH 49073 > $ (D) TRUST FUND REPORT (refer to instruction D) 1. Balance as of June 30, 1976 $ $ 2. Revenue Sharing Funds Received from July 1, 1976 thru December 31, 1976 $ $ 3. Interest Received or Credited (July 1.1976.thru December 31,1976) > 4. Funds Released from Obligations (IF ANY) $ $ 14 0TWffT $ 2,337 .5 TOTALS $ 2,337 Nondiscrimination 5. Sum of lines 1, 2, 3, 4 6. Funds Returned to ORS (IF ANY) $ requirements have been met (E) CERTIFICATION: 1 certify that 1 am the Chief Executive Officer and, with respect to the entitlement funds reported hereon, 1 certify that they have n ot been used in violation of either the priority expenditure require ment (Section 103) or the matching atching funds prohibition (Section SiignatureorChiefExecutive inature or Chief Executive / Name artri Titlp Date U *Un** > 7. Total Funds Available $ $ 8. Total Amount Expended (Sum of line 15, column B and column C) $ 2T,Q337" :_ .* t3-3---7-^p1 n vn Jo1 S 9. Balance as of December 31. 1976 02 (F) THE NEWS MEDIA HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT A COMPLETE COPY OF THIS REPORT HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN A LOCAL NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCU­ LATION. I HAVE A COPY OF THIS REPORT AND RECORDS DOCUMENTING THE CONTENTS. THEY ARE OPEN FOR PUBLIC SCRUTINY AT Cl ar»lr Road-Nashville 9950 S* �News of our SERVICEMEN James R. Bingham, son of retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer and Mrs. Elmer Bingham of 4157 Barryville Road, Nashville, has received his first promotion in the U.S. Air Force. Bingham, promoted to airman, recently completed technical training at Lackland AFB, Texas, and now serves‘as a security specialist with aU.S. Air Forces in Europe unit at Hahn AB, Germany. The airman is a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School in Vermontville. + Marine Private Randy A. Kendra, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kendra of 719 Summit, Charlotte, Mich., has reported for duty with the 3d Marine Division on Okinawa. A 1976 graduate of Charlotte High School, he joined the Marine Corps in June 1976. systems field. The airman recently completed basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas, and studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations. Airman Briggs is a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School. + Marine Private First Class Brian L. Raines, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley D. Raines of Sheldon, Charlotte, Mich., has reported for duty with the 3d Marine Division on Okinawa. A 1976 graduate of Charlotte High School, he joined the Marine Corps in June 1976. Airman John L. Briggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale R. Briggs of 313 S. Main, Vermontville, has been selected for technical training at Sheppard AFB, Texas in the Air Froce computer Obituaries Mr. Earl Marshall NASHVILLE Mr. Earl Marshall, 65, of 4144 Barryville Rd., died Saturday, Feb. 5, 1977 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Marshall was bom on April 11, 1911 in Barry County, Michigan and was the son of Curtis and Freda (Morganthaler) Marshall. Mr. Marshall is survived by his wife, Bernice; 2 sons, Marvin of Goshen, Indiana, and Dean of Holt, Michigan; 1 daughter, Mrs. Richard (Arloa) Erving of Scottsdale, Arizona; and 8 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8,1977 at Vogt Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Mr. Harry Laurent Auto Service Center Selected for training at Chanute AFB, Ill., in the missile electronics field after completing basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas, is Airman Russell N. Frith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Frith of 3768 Frith Road, Vermontville, Mich. During the six weeks training at Lackland, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations. Airman Frith is a 1973 graduate of Maple Valley High School and attended Western Michigan University. • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • MAJOR OVERHAULS 1 • BODY & BUMP SERVICE credit Cird or • TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS Mich. Bank Americard • BRAKES - GASOLINE • QUALITY17871240 + BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 $. Main $tyVermontville PhJ726-0569 GENERAL REVENUE SHARING Marine Private First Class Daniel Cruz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cruz of 236 N. Sheldon, Charlotte, Mich., has been meritoriously promoted to his present rank upon graduation from recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, NASHVILLE - Mr. Harry Laurent, 88, of 510 Sherman St., died on Saturday, Feb. 5, 1977 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Laurent was born in Mexico, Ohio on Sept. 4,1888 and was the son of Charles and Virginia (Runion) Laurent. Mr. Laurent is survived by his wife, Freida; 1 son, Charles of Sherling, Colorado; 1 daughter, Mrs. Virginia Lobig of Battle Creek; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8,1977 at Vogt Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Parris Island, S.C. He received the early promotion for his superior performance during all phases of the 11-week training cycle, which emphasized physical conditioning, self-discipline and teamwork. _ ' A 1976 graduate of Charlotte High School, he joined the Marine Corps in September 1976. GENERAL REVENUE SHARING PROVIDES FEDERAL FUNDS DIRECTLY TO LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS. YOUR GOVERNMENT MUST PUBLISH THIS REPORT ADVISING YOU HOW THESE FUNDS HAVE BEEN USED OR OBLIGATED DURING THE YEAR FROM JULY 1, 1976, THRU DECEMBER 31. 1976. THIS IS TO INFORM YOU OF YOUR GOVERNMENT'S PRIORITIES AND TO ENCOURAGE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN DECISIONS ON HOW FUTURE FUNDS SHOULD BE SPENT. NOTE: ANY COMPLAINTS OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE USE OF THESE FUNDS MAY BE SENT TO THE OFFICE OF 1 PUBLIC SAFETY (C) OPERATING / MAINTENANCE (B) CAPITAL (A) CATEGORIES * $ s $ $ $ $ 5 RECREATION $ $ 6 LIBRARIES $ $ $ $ 1 $ 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 3 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 4 HEALTH 7 SOCIAL SERVICES FOR AGED OR POOR • FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION • MULTIPURPOSE ANO GENERAL GOVT 10 EDUCATION 11 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 12 HOUSING & COM­ MUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 14 OTHER (Specify) IS TOTALS VEPI1ONTV ILLE VILLAGE has received General Revenue Sharing payments totaling v $ 23 2 0'2 3 010 VERMONTVILLE village VILLAGE CLERK VERMONTVILLE MICH account no. 49096 $ $ ' (D) TRUST FUND REPORT (refer to instruction D) 1. Balance as of June 30. 1976 $ 2. Revenue Sharing Funds Received from July 1, 1976 thru December 31. 1976 » • $ Action Ads LOSE WEIGHT and excess water with Fluidex Plus plan, convenient 2 in 1 tablet. Simon Pharmacy. 2-8 132 or Credited (July 1.1976 thru December 31.1976) Professional Business Directory LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches •Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, Nashville Ph. 852-9691 207 * during the period 'ror.' ■< St. Cyril CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Michael Howell Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8:00 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 4. Funds Released from Obligations (IF ANY) 7,171. 5. Sum of lines 1. 2. 3, 4 $ 6. Funds Returned to ORS (IF ANY) 7,171 7 Total Funds Available $ NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET (E) CERTIFICATION: I certify that I am the Chief Executive Officer and, with respect to the entitlement funds reported hereon, I certify that they have not been used in violation of either the priority expenditure irement (Section 103) op, the matching funds prohiDition (Section fi-7'77 ojec. Signature of Chief Executive <pn S—nn THE GOVERNMENT OF Mr. Dale J. Longcore NASHVILLE + Mr. Dale J. Longcore, 42, of Nashville, died Friday evening, Feb. 4,1977 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Longcore is survived by his wife, Barbara; 1 daughter, Teresa of Pierson; 2 sons, Kim and Dale J., both of Pierson; 7 brothers, Walter of Comstock Park, Robert, Bruce, Thomas, and Gary, all of Kent City, Larry of Allice, Texas, and Ronald of Sand Lake; 2 sisters, Mrs. William (Norma) Veltcamp of Grant and Mrs. Edward (Lavon) Ingersoll of Sparta. Funeral services were held on Monday, Feb. 7,1977 at 1:30 p,m. at Bliss Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Burial was in Chubbuck Cemetery, Kent City. EXPERIENCED WAITRESS WANTED. Apply at Sugar Hut Restaurant, Vermontville. ACTUAL USE REPORT REVENUE SHARING, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20228. ACTUAL EXPENDITURES (Include Obligation*) Mrs. Gladys M. Green BETJ.F.VUR - Mrs. Gladys M. Green, 71, of 6906 Lakeview Di*., Bellevue, formerly of Vermontville, died Feb. 7,1977 at Ingham Medical Center, Lansing. Mrs. Green was born on March 1, 1905 and was the daughter of Mathias and Estella (Kinney) Fox. She married Phillip C. Green on Aug. 8, 1924. She was employed for 15 years by Michigan Magnetics. Mrs. Green was a past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 342 of Vermontville, and for the past 19 years, she was the Secretary of that chapter. She was the past President of the Eaton County Association of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Green is survived by her husband, Phillip; 1 daughter, Belva J. of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; 1 son, Donald M. of Springport, Michigan; 2 grandchildren; andl great-grandson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9,1977 at Vogt Funeral Home, Vermontville. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. __Village Clerk_ Name and title Date 8. Total Amount Expended (Sum of line 15, column B and column C) s 9 Balance as of December 31, 1976 1 ___00 7,171 (F) THE NEWS MEDIA HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT A COMPLETE COPY OF THIS REPORT HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN A LOCAL NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCU­ LATION I HAVE A COPY OF THIS REPORT AND RECORDS DOCUMENTING THE CONTENTS. THEY ARE OPEN FOR PUBLIC SCRUTINY AT Clerks Office 145 West Main at. VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE 1 COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st & 3rd Thursday each mo. at 7:00 p.m. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to Attend EWING WELL DRILLING Well Drilling & Repair 2 inch through Commercial Ph. (517) 726-0088 Vermontville �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 9,1977 — Page 11 January traffic deaths down Allen Bill Signed State Senator Richard Allen of Alma receives an autographed copy from Governor Milliken of a new law he initiated which is designed to increase the availability of land for hunting and protect farmers' property. The law requires hunters to purchase a $1 access stamp per year and allows farmers to lease voluntarily their land to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for hunting purposes. Pictured (left to right) are: Senator Allen, the Governor, Michigan United Conservation Clubs Executive Director Tom Washington, and DNR official Arlo Boyce. (Photo supplied) January traffic deaths in Michigan numbered 101, one of the lowest tolls for this month in recent years, according to provisional figures of the State Police traffic division. The count was 17, or about 14 percent less than 118 in the same month last year. Average for the month was 138 in the five years, 1972-76. High January was 189 in 1937 while the low of 59 occurred in wartime 1943. The January loss included six deaths that occurred in traffic accidents during the 1977 portion of the New Year’s holiday weekend. The count for January will be increased by any deaths that may yet occur as a result of accidents that happened in the month. Meanwhile, Michigan traffic deaths for all of 1976 are currently totalled at 1,932, which is 121 or about six percent more than 1,811 for 1975. That toll of 1,811 was Michigan’s lowest annual count in the last 14 years. Phone 945-9^54 for Want-Ads and Notices Calendar of Events Barry County Cooperative Extension Service Feb. 8 - Energy Perspectives, 1 p.m. - Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings - Open to the public No reservations necessary. Feb. 8 - MABC Annual Meeting & Banquet, 12 noon - 3 p.m. Hastings Moose Lodge. Feb. 9 - 2nd Meeting of Pesticide Training. Lakewood High School; 8 p.m. Feb. it) - Registered Holstein Directors Meeting at the Donald Fox Farm, 12164 100th St., Freeport, starting 1 p.m. Feb. 14 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office. Feb. 14 - Irrigation, with Dr. Ernest Kidder at Lakewood High School, 8 p.m. Feb. 17 - TelFarm Income Tax Day for TelFarm and Agrifax Cooperators only, Community Building, starting 10 a.m. Feb. 25-26 - 4-H Crafts Workshop Kettunen Center. Feb. 25-27 - 4-H Challenge Leaders Training, Allegan County. Mar. 5 - 4-H Leadermete, Michigan State University. Mar. 6 - 4-H Leadermete, Michgian State University. Mar. 14 - 4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension Office. Mar. 15 - 4-H Personal Appearance Leaders Planning Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. Mar. 21-25 - farmers Week, Michigan State University. IRS will compute tax for qualifying taxpayers Taxpayers can elect to have the Internal Revenue Service compute their income tax on either the Sort Form 1040A, or long Form 1040 if they have an adjusted gross income of $20,000 or less. Persons filing Form 1040 must also take the standard deduction to qualify for the computation, the IRS said. Another requirement, according to the IRS, is that the taxpayer’s income must be solely from wages, salary, tips, dividends, interest, pensions and annuities. To take advantage of IRS computing the tax, the taxpayer need only complete certain portions of his or her tax return, attach all W-2 Forms, sign the return, and mail it by April 15 to the address listed in the tax instruction booklet. The tax will be determined from the proper tax table andthe taxpayer will either receive a refund for any overpayment or be notified of the amount of any tdx due. 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WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES Johnny's VAIUABU COUPON COUNTRY FRESH LOW FAT MILK GALLON VwQ htrtubf’t 160 S. MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE PHONE 517 - 726 0640 WIT H COUPON AND 110.00 OR MORE PURCHASE LIMIT 1 COUPON EXPIRES FEBRUARY 12. 1977 Johnny's � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-02-16.pdf 96e0eab23c02be025a2bb109d400c376 PDF Text Text ostage Michi higan 49058 perm/tno Hastin '. h.Urch 4HHastin' ®a0s5t8in °S' . . flshed by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 112 E. Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) Volume 103 Number 40 — February 16,1977 People voice opinions at Council meeting concerning sewer extentions Nearly 100 concerned people squeezed into the Nashville Fire Barn to attend "the village meeting regarding the proposed, sewer extentions Thursday evening. A half dozen vocal .citizens controlled most of the discussion among the standing-room-only crowd, with some remarks being followed by scattered applause. /In atmosphere of uneasiness was often created by the cramped conditions and excited crowd. The government has told the village it must build a new sewage treatment plant that will cost $1,365,579, according to Tim Smith, Nashville Director of Public Service and Safety. The government will supply $1,021,660 in Federal and State grants toward the project. If the plant is not built this year, the government will issue a court order to build it, according to Smith. Late last year, the council proposed to expand the sewer extention system to another 233 homes in the village, 208 that are grant eligible and 25 that are not. The proposed project would cost $1,131,100, with $638,400 paid for by the government and $474,700 to be paid by the village. Councilman Tom Oleson opened the meeting by making a motion to construct only the grant eligible portions of the sewer extentions at a cost of $450 for connection fees, $750 for the new mains for the new sewer users, with a possible cost overide of $300. The motion thereby makes a maximum charge of $1500 to any property owner, and abolishes the original proposal of charging the land owner by $12 per frontage foot of property for the new-mains. Under the new proposal, the entire sewage extention project will cost the village about $278,000 said Smith. He added that the new proposal eliminates 10,000 feet of non-grant eligible sewer lines that had been previously proposed on the original project. If the proposal passes in the primary election Feb. 21, the new sewer mains would be built on North Main Street up to Brumm Road (east side only), Kellogg Street to the second curve, Philadelphia Street, Grant Street, Bridge Street south of Philadelphia, Lentz Street, Reed Street from Lentz to Homer, Gregg Street from Lentz to Edna, Washington Street from Lentz to Edna, and one block of Sherman from Lentz to East Street. Reconstruction of old mains would be done on Sherman Street between Middle and Phillips Streets, Casgorve Street from M­ 66 to about the west limits of the school property, Durkee from M­ 79 to the Standard Bulk Station,. Sherman Street to the drainage ditch from Lake one, Francis Street from Durkee to the Goodner residence, South State Street from Francis to Casgrove, Casgrove from M-66 to S. State, South Main Street from Pearl Street to Casgrove, M-79 from M­ 66 to Sunset Street, and a line east of Main Street from Francis .to Continued on page 11 col 4 Millage increase to maintain current educational programs Voters in the Maple Valley School District will be voting upon 2.7 mills ($2.70 on each $1,000 of state equalized valuation) which would provide additional funds enabling the school district to continue the present educational program. The election will be held- on Monday, February 21, and the school districts, it is evident that polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. the school district needs until' 8:00 p.m. Voters in the additional funds if it is going to be Nashville area will be voting at possible to continue the present the Kellogg gymnasium and program. Districts with the voters in the Vermontville area higher income per student have a will be voting in the kindergarten higher millage levy qualifying room. them to more fully participate in Each mill would result in an receiving state aid funds. added income of approximately Inflationary costs in the schools $78,685 in operational funds based continue the same as in other upon the current state aid act areas. The following is a brief which is centered around a listing of some areas showing combined state-local concept cost comparisons: „Es.t.imate with a set income per mill. This 1971-72 1976-77 current school year any school Htg. fuel $16,559 $40,300 district in the State of Michigan Utilities 19,673 44,150 with valuation within the state Teach. Sup 36,125 51,771 aid formula will receive $43.90 for Textbooks 26,256 44,752 the first twenty mills and $39.60 Cust. Sup. 9,011 13,175 per student for the next eight Act. Cost Comp. 1971-72 1976-77 mills. Maple VALLEY School Gas. per Gal. 13.65 cents44.6cents District presently has a total of 66-pass, bus $9,113 $9,113 $14,198 22.3 mills for operational During the 1971-72 school year, purposes. Therefore, the school the busses travelled 971 miles per district isn’t eligible to receive day, transporting students to and more state funds which would be from school. This school year, the possible if the operational busses travel 1,546 miles per day, millage were increased. Under transporting students-to and from the present state aid act, for each school. which includes thirty-five cents raised locally transporting special education the school district is eligible to students to Battle Creek, receive sixty-five cents from the Lansing, and Charlotte. Also state. Considering that the students are transported twice a income per student in the Maple day to vocational classes in Valley School District is Lansing: anywhere from $100 to $200 less The Maple Valley School Board per student than some area Candidates for Nashville Primary Citizens of Nashville will, be electing village officials in the primary election Monday, Feb. 21. Running for three two-year terms on the council are Republicans: Arthur C. Drake, Ruth A. Hughes, John R. Mason, Thomas W. Oleson, Ronald W. Tutt, and Forrest C. Babcock. Hughes, Mason and Oleson are incumbents. Running for one 1-year term are Republicans: Richard W. Dean, Lois J. Elliston, Frederick R. Corkins, and Democrat Richard E. Tobias. The people will also have an opportunity to vote on the proposal, “Shall the village council proceed with the sewer extentions?” �Maple Vpley Namjtetfwille, Michigan, Wedneactey, February 16,1977 - Page 2 Nashville residents to vote on sewer extensions February 21 — basis, the residents in the new service area who presently pay a Protection Agency regulation. sewer use bill will pay a $450 New legislation has been connection charge. Customers in introduced that will result in the new service area that are not Federal grant funds only being paying a sewer use bill will pay aal available for treatment systems. $450 connection charge and will “We don’t know what the be assessed approximately $750 outcome of the legislation will be, per customer, with the maximum but we do know that we stand a at $1500. These assessments can pretty good chance of getting be financed over a period of 10-15 grant funds for the sewers now, ” years, if a revenue bond is used. Smith also outlined the said Smith. At the Council meeting provisions of an important new Thursday night, a resolution was law that enables some senior pawed that would limit the citizens to defer .payment of extension, of sanitary sewer assessments to their properties. system to those portions which Under the terms of the new law, are eligible to receive grant funds each year the State will pay the under the E.P.A. rules. On that installment on .the assessment Repayment to the State fund is deferred until the ownership of the. property changes. Smith stated stated that that property property owners owners who who are 65 years of age, owned and resided on the property for at least- five years, and had an income of less than $6,000 are eligible to apply for assessment deferral. .The operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system and treatment facilities; and the debt \ retirement of the treatment facilities are financed by monthly rates. At the present, the sewer charge on the water bill is approximately $3.66 per month. See us for all your The monthly sewer rate for the pharmaceutical needs! improved facilities is estimated at $9.15 per month fqr a family of four using the normal amount of water. This rate includes Operation and maintenance, existing debt retirement, and debt retirement for the new treatment facilities, said Smith. JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. Next week, Nashville residents will vote on whether or not the village sanitary sewer system should be extended. The new system is scheduled for construction this year. Superintendent of Public Works, Tim Smith, explained that there are two sides to the extension project. On one hand, the construction of the sanitary sewer extensions will increase the cost of the initial project. On the other hand, the addition of more customers would lower the “unit” cost of the construction, operation and-mainenance of the treatment system. According to Smith, the sewer extensions can be included in the project with the treatment system under the presentt Environmental We Now Have... EVACUGEN Formula (Ken-U-Vac) Chewable, Mild Laxative ® Simon Pharmacy ® 'pphone 852-0845 - NASHVILLE. MICHIGAN - EMERGENCY PHONE 852-9787 Calendar of Events Barry County Cooperative Extension Service Feb. 177 - Telfarm Income Tax Day for TelFarm and Agrifax Cooperators only, Community Building, starting 10 a.m. Feb. 19 - State REgistered Holstein Association Meeting, Frankenmuth, MI. Registration 9:30 a.m am Feb. 2.5-2.6 - 4-H Crafts Workshop Kettunen Kettunen Center. Center. Feb. 25-27 - 4-H Challenge Leaders Training, Allegan -thank You The Nashville Lions would like to express appreciation to the people who ..attended, our travelogue on Feb. 3, We realize the weather was bad and made it almost almost impossible impossible for for spme spme to to attend. We will try to pick a better day next, year*.., . Jhe pictures of Scotland were .beauetifpulc aunrdeswoell dcoescarnibewd ebrye Munro McPherson. Mr. Munro McPherson. McPherson had made many personal trips to hjs country. Thanks, again for . your donations and we jyill. see you next year. Thank you Nelson Brumm County. March 5 - 4-H Leadermete, Michigan State -University. March 6 - 4-H Leadermete, Michigan State University. March 14 - 4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension Office. March 15 - 4-H Personal Appearance Leaders Planning Meeting,, 7:30 p.m,, Extension Office. March 21-25 - Farmers Week, Michigan State University. THANK YOU The family of David Kraai would like to express their sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness shown during our time of sorrow and during the past 15 mons. pas months. Thanks an s too thee Nashville and Vermontville CBers tor your contributions and flowers, the neighborhood for the dinner after the funeral, Vogt .Funeral Home for their kin kindness, Vermontville Ambulancee crew and all the people in the Community for everything you have done and all your contributions. You will always be remembered. Bruce & Carol Kraai Cathy, Sherry, Kari and Kristen Loan Closet Notice The Maple Valley Educational Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, February 17th at 7:30 P.M., at the cafeteria of the Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School. A presentation will be made concerning the need for the February 21st school millage requeist All interested citizens invited to attend this meeting. The Nashville Loan Closet has sickroom and convalescent supplies available to those who might need them. Such items as crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, commodes, and others are available. These items may be borrowed, at no charge. We do ask that they be returned in the same good condition as when they were taken out. For further information, contact Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes at 852-1978. SEWER EXTENTIONS TO PRESENTSEWER USERS; , FACT: The new Sewage. Treatment Plant must be put in now with the 80% grant monies or we'll be court ordered to. do it later without the grant monies. FACT: if the new sewer extentions are done, the cost of the present users of that new treatment plant could be greatly reduced by adding one-third more users. FACT: If those home owners that would not be hooked up to the new plant were to bring about a referendum, they could refuse to pay the suggested village-wide 2 mills, thus in fact, increasing the cost topresent users. PRESENT USERS VOTE YES To Proposed New Sewer Extension Users: FACT: The Village Council has promised us to do the grant eligible extentions only, thus greatly reducing the cost to us as follows: The 59 homes' presently paying sewer bills < would be charged $450 for Lateral hookups only, and the other 149 homes would pay $450 Lateral Hookups plus $750 for New Main Lines, and in case of cost overide and only in case of cost overide, a maximum of an additional $300. FACT: If we do not put the mains in now, we risk the chance of some of our present Septic Systems being condemned by the Public Health Department. FACT: Six or Seven Years Ago, we passed up a chance to do these extentions and they are now costing five times more money. Our next chance could cost five times as much again. FACT: If we don’t do them now, we will lose the 80% Federal Grant monies for the project. FACT: WE SUPPORT A YES VOTE! NASHVILLE CONCERNED CITIZENS COMMITTEE �Maple Valley News.Nashville. Michigan, Wednesday, February 16,1977 — Page 3 A weekly report from— XjSht S®® ht Ernest Nash State Representative ShS ShS2W 2wWS S 1 *Q S wSs i!£>Stttttt11 1 wS i!> tttttt Qs ■£S £*S‘ $ * SSs *‘$s s JW ’^y A. ?IS ettar !aHr ”« «%t *%SJt’’Sll *®see!H ”*SJS H Flip-Flop Last month, Democrat House Speaker, Bobby Crim, said he'd push for a Budget Stabilization Fund this year to help the state get through bard times. Now he says this isn’t the year for such a fund. The Governor will still press for it. Tax Credits Legislation will soon be introduced to increase the allowed household income and state equalized valuation by $1,000 for the purpose of computing property tax credits for low-income senior citizens, vetereans, and blind and disabled persons. This is proposed to counter the effects of inflation since the credits were instituted in 1973. tootiu] Best Wr*»eii^n ?2 M Mr*» Best Wwe^^J? yw^J andJ available * £ if BU(fe ® i, fcr (•h*e L "J ^kntiiij^ •“W“itm~fWjiik(l “t~j ratitaylfi •w ft Uta rt y i[[■t'—ali■i■i, Midi t^tpitlwMiliiii*i the 80% grant ier$ol that new /plant were to Professional Business Directory LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK o Drainage Ditches o Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, Nashville Ph. 852-9691 St. Cyril CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Michael Howell Phone945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8:00 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 ' VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st & 3rd Thursday each mo. at 7:00 p.m. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to Attend EWING WELL DRILLING Well Drilling & Repair 2 inch through Commercial Ph. (517) 726*0088 Vermontville • Credit Brochure If you’re thinking of getting a loan, you might want to read “How to Shop for Credit", covering kinds of loans, interest, loan contracts, etc. Write: Consumer Affairs, Financial Institutions Bureau, Commerce Dept., Law Building, Lansing 48913. Funds Allocated for Winterizing Homes of Poor Governor Milliken announced the emergency allocation of 3184,000 for winterizing homes for the poor. Nonfarm families of four with income of no more than $5,500 and farm families with income of no more than $4,680 will be eligible. The grant will also provide Vi jobs. License Tabs Although Michigan passenger car license plates don’t expire until March 31, you only have until March 1 to order your 1977 plate tabs by mail. Last year some 850,000 car owners took advantage of this line-avoiding option. Public Hearings Announced On Campaign Reform Act The Secretary of State has announced three public hearings on proposed rules to implement the new Campaign Reform Act The hearing in this area will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 22 In the Law Building in Lansing. Welfare Jobs The Department of Social Services has begun implementing an experimental project to use private employment agencies to help find jobs for welfare recipients. The project is centered in Oakland County and is funded by a federal grant School Loan The state’s cash flow problems have delayed the $250-million February school aid payment. The Governor has directed state officials to see about the state getting a loan to make the payment, since that would cost less than each school board getting a loan. Stamp Contest The 1977 Michigan Waterfowl Hunting Stamp Design Contest is now on. There’s no money prize, but the winner’s design will be featured on the over 190,000 hunting stamps issued this year. Write “Wildlife,Stamp Contest”, DNR, Box 30028, Lansing 48909. Spew# Maple Valley band program involves 298 students The Maple Valley band at Maplewood Elementary, which in recent years has been program this current school year which includes 19 students at the held at Alma College. The hband involves a total of 298 students in sixth grade level and 22 students Boosters have also purchased grades 5-12. The largest at the fifth grade level. At the equipment for the band program enrollment is in the high school Kellogg Elementary there are 60 along with providing funds for band program which includes 118 students enrolled in the band some students to attend special students in the ninth through program, which includes 22 sixth band camps during the summer twelth grades. The high school graders and 38 fifth graders. months. The Board of Education, program includes the marching Through the cooperative this current school year, band in the fall, and the efforts of the Band Boosters purchases an additional 20 symphonic concert band during Association and Board of uniforms for the high school band the winter and spring. The Junior Education, the school district has at a cost of $4,131.93. Additional high band program involves 79 , been able to develop a strong equipment has also been students from the seventh and band program. The band purchased in past years, eighth grades. At this level, the boosters have raised funds to providing instruments in special students participate in their first help support the band camp areas. marching activities as well as participation in the concert band OVEV LETTER program. There are 41 students enrolled in the elementary band program Nashville woman's Literary Club The Nashville Women’s Literary Club will meet February 16 at 7:30 P.M. at the Fuller St School THE Kindegarden room. Our picture will be visiting churches of other lands with Liz King. We cordially invite all Maple Valley women, staff members and staff wives to be our guests. Notice The Nashville Senior Citizens will meet at the V.F.W. Hall, at noon, Wednesday, Feb. 16, for their regular meeting and carry­ in dinner. Please bring a dish to pass, your own drink and place setting. Also bring a friend along. All Are welcome. house? Apply for that loan Regular or Slim Styles HERE! We want you to have that house and we’ll do our darndest to get your application approved. And gat you the word on it quick! You don’t have to be a depositor to take advantage of DENIM Jeans Full Cut FUNERAL HOMES Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 Do you need a mortgage for your dream —Boys— Full Weight When is a funeral well con­ ducted? We would say that when those in attendance are not conscious that it is being conducted at all. When the details of direction are unnoticed, when the program moves quietly and smoothly. We try always to make our own presence as inconspicuous as possible. our mortgage loans. Everyone is welcome to apply. So come on Let’s get to work on it today! $188 K Pair Check Our Many Services Eaton Federal eoum Houaas LENDCR and Loan Association 115-117 N. MAIN ST. NASHVILLE. MICH. THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ... HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICH. - PHONE 543-3880 Nashville, Mich. - Phone 852-1830 - Eaton Rapids, Mich. - Phone 663-1551 �Valley News,Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 16,1977 - Page 4 Maple Valley 'Winter' Sports Teams This is the final edition of our three-part series on the Winter Sports Programs at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High Varsity Wrestling Front row (left to right), Mark McMillon, mgr.; Stewart Trumble, Brian Wendorf, Bryan Fassett, Starr Washburn, Jeff Fassett. Back row (left to right), Steve MacDonald, junior varsity coach; Scott Symonds, Robin Pendell, Brian Cantrell, George Owen, Doug Hansbarger, Doug Sutfln, Don Rugg, Mike Yost, varsity coach Chris Ricketts. 7th Grade Cheerleaders Sheri Harshman (front). Second row, left to right, Lorraine McClelland, Rachel Hartenburg, Pam Knoll, Deanna Downing. Kim McMillon (top). Freshman Cheerleaders Bottom row (left to right), Tammie Frank, Sharon Fox, Christina Hamilton, Sandy Hulbert. Top left to right, Diana Wells, Kathy Hummel, and Carol Appelman. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders n v i/rW r 10 Brenda rena Musser, usser, Cinda na Knnnon^fH ooll n(^leffHt) anh dh?Ke,lly FDDebbie oeobtb ei. Laurie- Second row, Kelli Helen Nelson (top). “' ?', ’ �Maple Valley News.Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 16,1977 — Page 5 Junior Varsity Wrestling Front row (left to right), Greg Sutfin, Scott Perkins, Frank Cooper, Dennis Yost, Terry Frith. Back row (left to right), Quentin Ward, Brad Cushing, Bill Kerjes, David Toman, Bruce Pendell. Missing from photo is John Matson. 8th Grade Cheerleaders Front row, Dawn Wells (left) and Becky Cowell. Second row (left to right), Donna Steinbrecher, Diane Cook, Dawn McCrimmon, Angie Webb. Sherry Kraai (top). 8th Grade Basketball Wrestling Cheerleaders Teresa Evans (left), Teresa Furlong (right), and Debbie Secord (top). Front row (left to right), Tim Laurie, Dan McClintock, Jeff Shepperly, Terry Pierce, Greg Rodriguez, Mike Trumble. Second row (left to right), Brad DeCamp, Cyle Cornish, Jeff Weiler, John Kent, Mark Sutfin, Dan Hoffman, Jody Forell, stat girl. Back row (left to right), coach Guenther Mittelstaedt, Dave Boomer, Ross Nichols, Dan Montague, Pat Kerjes, Scott Halsey, and managers Kelly MacDonald and Den ice Gardner. These Merchants support the Lions Year-round Kent Oil Company (Gerald Kent, owner) 735 Durkee (AA66) Nashville Ph. 852-9210 Jack's Standard Service 209 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0589 Schovan Drywall 199W. 4th Vermontville Ph. 726-0483 Citizen's Elevator Company ’ 870 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0514 Security National Bank S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0790 Simon Pharmacy 207 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0845 (Maple Valley News Photos) Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9377 Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 Maple Valley News Hastings Ph. 945-9554 Eaton Federal Savings & loan Johnny’s Food Mart 160S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0640 S. Mdin Street Nashville Ph. 852-1830 Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Nashville Co-op Elevator Association 301 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0789 Maker’s I.G.A. 105 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0864 133 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9587 Main St. Vermontville & nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 Nashville Flowers & Jewelry 233 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9797 Carl’s Market 999 Reed St. Nashville Ph. 852-1621 South End Food & Beverage 637 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9833 Custer Bros. Slaughterhouse Thornapple Lake Road Nashville Ph. 852-9152 Vogt Funeral Home Johnson Furniture 204 Queen Nashville Ph. 852-0840 112 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9594 Maple Valley Implement Nashville Steak House 737 Sherman Nashville Ph. 852-1910 202 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1731 Michigan Post Builders Vermontville Hardware Helen’s Beauty Shop Don Hughes Butler Road Ph. 852-0944 131 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-1121 204 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9)07 Powers Service Farmers’Gas dr Oil 106 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9626 Hecker Agency 225 N. Main x Nashville Ph. 852-9680 �Maple Valley News.Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 16,1977 - Page 6 Ph. 945-9554for Action-Ads SPECIAI SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE of SPECIAL ELECTION of the QUALIFIED ELECTORS of MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON and BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN, TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 21,1977 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that a special election of the qualified electors of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton & Barry Counties, Michigan, will be held in the School District on Monday, February 21,1977. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7:00 O’CLOCK A.M. AND CLOSE AT 8:00 O’CLOCK P.M. The following propositions will be submitted to the vote of the electors qualified to vote thereon at special election: To the citizens of Nashville On February 21, 1977 you, the residents of Nashville, will have a chance to make a choice that will affect all of us plus our children and grandchildren. Let’s get out and vote, not only for our future trustees of the village, but for the future growth of Nashville. I. would like to say that we are voting on the chance for us to get some of our lax dollars back that we’ve sent to Washington. We have no choice, as your elected officials, but to procede with the sewage treatment portion of the plan. The sewer extensions are up to you, the voter. It would appear to me that it would be considerably more fair to share Deadline for License Plates is March 1 The deadline for displaying 1977 Michigan license plate tabs and on trucks trucks, trailers commercial vehicles is March 1,, according to Automobile Club of Michigan. Michigan. “Commercial vehicle owners who fail to have tabs displayed in Village approves snowmobile routes TAX RATE LIMITATION INCREASE PROPOSITION FOR OPERATING PURPOSESShall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, be increased by 2.7 mills (2.70 on each $1,000.00 of state equalized valuation) for a period of 2 years, 1977 and 1978, for the purpose ofproviding additionalfunds for operating purposes ? The Nashville Village Council approved the proposed approved snowmobile route to and from the Village that was presented by Bob Joseph at the council meeting Thursday evening. Joseph presented the snowmobile route maps on behalf of the Snowmobile Association. THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place - Kellogg Elementary Gym, in the Village of Nashville, Michigan. The first precinct consists of all territory of the school district of former Nashville W.K. Kellogg School. PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place - Kindergarten Room - Maplewood Elementary School in the Village of Vermontville, Michigan. The second precinct consists of all territory of the school district of former Vermontville Community Schools. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I, Robert Cole, Treasurer of Eaton County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of January 7, 1977 the records of this Office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of Govern­ ment affecting- the taxable property located in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, is as follows: By Eaton County: None By Vermontville Township: 1.5 thru 97 By Carmel Township: None By Chester Township: None By Kalamo Township: None By Sunfield Township: .75 M By the School District: 14 mills, 1977 and 1978 Robert Cole Treasurer, Eaton County, Michigan Elsie 8. Furrow, Treasurer of Barry County, Michi­ gan, hereby certify that, as of January 7, 1977 the records of this Office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, is as follows: I, By Barry County: By Baltimore Township: By Castleton Township: By Assyria Township: By Hastings.Township: By Maple Grove Township: By the School District: None , None 1 mill, 1976-1980, inclusive None None 1 mill, 1976-1980, inclusive 14 mills, 1977 and 1978 Elsie B. Furrow Treasurer, Barry County, Michigan This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan. Elam L. Rockwell Secretary, Board ofEducation the cost of the program at least Smith, and Bill Eastman have among the Grant Eligible part of put in some long hours. I’m sure you can see the job they have Nashville. • A NO vote on sewer extensions done. They deserve a big “Thankwill mean the existing sewer you” from all of us. Many of us had hoped our users will pay for the treatment system without the help of 159 sewer program could have new users.. It will be cheaper if covered the whole village. As your friends and neighbors all long as it doesn’t seem possible now, don’t lose the Federal Grant help pay the bill. I would like to thank your for the rest of it. The most important thing of all village officials and the citizens who took time to come to the is to get out and vote for a better informal meetings. Open future for Nashville on next communication at such meetings Monday. Yours Truly, can help us understand different George T. Frith views of the voter. Village President This has been a hard winter for all of us. Your village crew, Tim Maple Valley school lunch Monday, Feb. 14 Lasagna, peas, peanut butter sandwich, sweetheart cake, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 15 Mashed potatoes, roast beef gravy, green beans, bread & butter sandwich, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 16 Bar-B-Q, corn, applesauce, milk. Thursday, Feb. 17 Baked beans, lunch meat sandwich, fruit jello, milk. Friday, Feb. 18 Tacos with lettuce and cheese, peas, peaches, peanut butter sandwich, milk. Monday, Feb. 21 Goulash, peas, applesauce, peanut butter sandwich, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 22 Hot dogs, French fries, com, cherry crisp, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 23 Chili & crackers, peaches, peanut butter sandwich, milk. Thursday, Feb. 24 Hamburger on bun, french fries, carrots, cake, milk. Friday, Feb. 25 Mashed potatoes with butter, fish sticks, green beans, bread & butter sandwich, cookie, milk. the upper right comer of last year’s Bicentennial license plate by March 1 will be ticketed,” stated Auto Club Touring Manager Joseph Ratke, who added that state jnotorists have until April 1 to put tabs on plates for cars for passenger cars and motorcycles. To obtain a tab for trucks, trailers and commercial vehicles at Department of State or Auto Club offices, vehicle owners must bring in either the prepared renewal form mailed by the Department of State, the 1976 registration or the certificate of vehicle title plus proof of public liability and property damage insurance. “Persons who use their vehicle title for proof must know their license plate number,” Ratke explained. While motorists have until March 1 to order tabs by mail for passenger cars and motorcycles, the mail order deadline for commercial vehicles and trailers was Feb. 1. Total license plate tab sales are down approximately 677,000 from last year at this time with the cold weather and unemployment primarily blamed for the lagging sales. Action Ads CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our deepest gratitude to all of you who have shared your love and compassion with us since the beginning of Doug’s illness. Especially to those of you who gave so generously of your time and energy on our behalf Sunday, Feb. 5. May our Lord richly bless each one of you. ' Mike & Joyce Wrubel FOR 5s ALE: Westinghouse dishwasher, used a few times, perfect condition, avacado color. Call Vermontville (517) 726-1486. (2-15) ■ ■ WANTED: Hair stylist, experienced help to worit part­ time at modern, aggressive, and up to date beauty salon. Ph. 726­ 0330. Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads and Notices We wish the best of luck to all the Maple Valley teams from... The ALL-TOGETHER Team" Nonna Shance Stan Trumble Mary Trumble vluto-Owners Insurance LfeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 Vote...NO Feb. 21 2.7 mills for Maple Valley School District is really 5.4 mills as we the taxpayers pay both added mills and provide for the tax doHars used for state aid..y We the taxpayers should tell the Federal, State and Local Government what wecan and cannot afford. We will buy the education attord and nothing more. Chuck & Dixie Brand and Concerned Citizens �CONVENIENT NEW BANKING HO LOBBY HOURS Available at AII11 Convenient Offices WALK-UP WINDOWS Available at Springfield Columbia/Riverside Urbandale Offices DRIVE-IN WINDOWS Available at Springfield Columbia/Riverside Verona/Pennfield Offices Monday thru Thursday 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Friday 8:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. Closed Saturday Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday LOBBY CLOSING to 6:30 P.M. Thursday and Friday LOBBY CLOSING to 8:30 P.M. Saturday 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. Thursday and Friday 8:30 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. Saturday 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Lakeview and Northside Offices will maintain Saturday Lobby Hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon until Drive-In facilities are completed. WATCH FOR OUR NAME THE'TELLER" CONTEST COMING SOON ECURITYnational bank OF battle creek • M ic higan Member F.D.I.C. �Maple Valley News.Naehville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 16,1977 — Page 8 The Firster's on tour— With Ken and Greta, Feb. 4-6 Mr. & Mrs. Frank Fuhr of Todd Automotive in Hastings, with 18 of their purchasing agents, left for Nashville and The Grand Ole Opry early Friday morning. Well, it was to be early, but a solid sheet of ice between Lansing and Potterville made the bus a half hour late. Three couples were snowed in and couldn’t get out, so Mr & Mrs.. Kenyon Peabody and Katheryn Bosworth, of Vermontville, filled in at the last moment. Another reason we were late, was Vemie Trowbridge overelept and way 45 seconds late. In fact, when he arrived at our bank he still had one eye shut. Mr. & Mrs. James Powers were keeping warm in the Shell gas station. The police station looked like they were doing a booming business, with all the cars parked in their lot (to much snow to park elsewhere). The bus was filled with people from Lake Odessa, Freeport, Hastings and Delton. We left in a snow storm and the farther South we went the harder it snowed. M69, from Norther Indiana to Louisville, was so slippery it was like driving on grease. We saw 7 accidents - we all thank Ken for his excellent driving. We had breakfast at the Lucky Steer in Auburn, lunch at Laughner’s in Indianapolis, dinner at Shoney’s in Nashville. Community events ... ST. CYRILS PRE-LENTON DANCE Saturday, Feb. 19, 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.. $12 per couple (18 years & over). Sta Pierce Band. Refreshment and luncheon provided. B.Y.O.B. Members and guests only. Buds Duds Square Dance Saturday, Feb. 19 Kellogg School, Nashville 8:00p.m.-ll:00p.m. Refreshments and finger foods furnished. Bud Gillaspie - caller. Artha Shaw - cuing rounds. recording studios. Did you notice President Carter’s shoes he ware on inaugeration day? They were made in Nashville. The price of Roads slowed us down so we were such shoes start at $50 a pair and really 3 hours late getting into up to a few hundred. On our way OUR MOTEL + Tudor Inn. A big to pick up our tickets, a certain lighted,sign said, “Welcome Todd lady held up a dey, No. 208, and asked who wished to claim it. No Automotive”. After a short recuperation one said a word, but eventually period, we went downtown to Della said “Hey, Art, that’s our Printer’s Alley. Everyone was on key. How did she find it in her their'own to go to a club of their room?” Art still says he doesn’t choice. Many went to George know, because he doesn’t know Jones’ Possum Holler, where just where he was Friday night. they were advertising The Did you know a modest man Showcase. This turned out to be always blushes? So, I guess it will the jackpot The top entertainer always be that only Art and the was Chief Thundercloud. If ever lady with the key knows the story you have a chance to hear him, behind the story. We were on the don’t miss it. After the show, Main floor for the show, which Chief Thunderchief was in the due to weather conditions, hall and noticed our group, so he started at 6:00 instead of 6:30. It came over and asked where they was a star loaded show - Ernest were all from. After talking a few Tubbs, Roy Drusky, Porter minutes, he invited them to go Wagoner, Stu Phillips, Hank with him to his motor home Snow, Roy Acuff, Dottie West, ($75,000). They had a marvelous Mel Tillis, etc. (31 different night. Taxis brought them back people). We had dinner after the show. to the motel at about 4:30 a.m. Some were asleep oh their feet. Then card games seemed to be Those who went to the all over the hall. In fact, there Carousel, listened to Ronnie were card games all the way Prophet and-The Saratoga Trunk. down and back on the bus. The Without a doubt Ronnie is the tables looked like black jack best steel guitar player of his tables in Las Vegas, only the money was green instead of time. Some went to the CAptain’s silver. Some of these players Table, where the music was won’t have to work for a week, excellent and they could dance. but other (we won’t give names) Frank Fuhr danced up a storm will have to work to eat. Della is going to learn the song with all the ladies. Then, there was Tootsie’s Purple Orchcdhen, “Satin Sheets”. She had a chance there was Tootsie’s Purple to sing it in the old auditorium but Orchid! Tootsie is the owner, the muffed it. Can you imagine a man seeing bouncer, and at times the entertainer. They said she really a coat which sorta resembled his, has a diamond studded stick pin and so he put it on and walked This happened in which she uses (forgot to ask how out? they kriew). The best Hendersonville House for lunch. entertainment was a real word After I checked all the men’s battle between two men and their coats, we found it on the back of “wives”. It got pretty loud. 206. Hendersonville had traced Fearing the situation was getting the coat by a Michigan tour slip in out of hand, Jack Lentz went over the pocket and the restaurant to the blond bombshell and (what knew where we were. About this he whispered to her we don’t time, a man drove in and the know) but instantly law and coats were exchanged and both dignity were restored. Whis we men were happy. The coats were knew Jack’s secret. Some men almost identical. Sunday morning I had the desk gave him the title, “Jack - the Peace Maker”. Tootsie sells turn on the wake-up buzzer. It nothing but beer. She sells more was 5:30 a.m. and all the buzzers beer than all the taverns in in our hall broke loose. One lady Nashville put together. The walls jumped out of bed and yelled in the Purple Orchid are written “Fire”. Another jumped, went to all over with a few famous names the window and said to her hubby and more just names. Someone “Come on, get out of there. asked Della Meade if she were There’s an airraid alarm”. some famous person, and for Finally, they all decided it was once Della was silent she the radio on the wall. Some had a couldn’t think just who she was. hard time finding out how to turn Seemed like our long hall at the the darned thing off. They all had motel was rather noisey about a good laugh at breakfast. Time passed rapidly and the 5:00 a.m.'Tis reported some just fell on their beds and snored. first thing we knew we were in Morning came to early,- Battle Creek. This was a according to Joe Daniels and Jack Echtinaw. We picked up our guide and tickets at Opryland. Our guide, Thelma Petty, took us on a tour of the star’s homes. Nashville now has 2400 paid musicians and 200 All notices should be delivered to Carl's by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. CLOVERLEAF 4-H CLUB MEETS The Cloverleaf 4-h Club Meeting will be held February 17, 1977 at 7:30 at Fuller St. School in Nashville. Please bring your candle money and your money for dues. Parents, we would love to have you come also. it’s later than you think!!! Only a short time until February 28th in which to pay your taxes to me without penalty. After March 1st, a 4 percent penalty must be added and returned to the County Treasurer as a delinquent tax. Dog licenses are also due before March 1st - then the price is doubled. Remember to bring you slip for the rabies shot Payable at my home, 313 Center Ct (Fuller Heights) at any time from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Geneva Brumm Treasurer Castleton Township (3-1) marvelous group. If laughing makes one fat, then lam sure I gained 10 lbs. No one busload could possibley have as much fun. Ken and I surely enjoyed everyone. We hope we can be with the same group again sometime. Those who were on this tour were: Mr. & Mrs. Joe Daniels, MR. & Mrs. Goglen Daniels, Mr. & Mrs. Don Bender, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Echtinaw, Mr. & Mrs. Al Sign, Mr. & Mrs. Art Meade, Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Trowbridge, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Powers, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Lentz, Mr. & Mrs. C. Blough, Mr. & Mrs. K. Peabody, Kathryn Bosworth, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Thiss, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Fuhr, Mr. & Mrs. Elwood Yoder, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Innes, Mr. & Mrs. Dick Bryans, Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Hitt, and Mr. & Mrs. Poll. MEMBER Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. Auto Service Center • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS ' • ELECTRICAL WORK • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS c, Mich. Bank BRAKES - GASOLINE • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Castelton Taxpayers Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 �Maple Valley News.Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 16,1977 — Page 9 Programs for talented employed by Eaton Intermediate District Miss Michigan Pinto Queen (Photo supplied) Kathi Hughes, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Don Hughes, Route 3, Nashville, has recently been crowned Miss Michigan State Pinto Breeders and Owners Queen for 1977. Kathi is 18 years old and a Freshman at Alma College. She is majoring in Physical Education and is a cheerleader for the Varsity Basketball team. She won the title at the VFW Hall in Marshall, on January 22. To win the title, she was tested on horse knowledge, horsemanship, poise and appearance; of which she won horsemanship, poise and appearance. Having completed these tasks she is now eligible to compete in National Competition Which will be held atMilwaukee, Wisconsin, July 10-16, 1977. Kathi and her sister (Kaye) are planning a career of raising and training horses. 4 Lions continue to roll scoring statistics. Three men grabbed rebounds in double figures and four men scored in doubles. Mitchell netted 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. He hit on 11 of 12 from the free-throw line in his most outstanding effort of the season. Duane Schantz hit for 16 points while snatching 10 First with Farm Supplies DeKalb Seed Corn Complete Line of Chemicals W ATRAZINE gDYFONATE a LASSO Federal Fertilizer 12-12-12 and 6-24-24 UREA and POTASH AVAILABLE Chick Day is coming! NOW TAKING ORDERS FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 RAILROAD HASTINGS 9452-9926 E. I[[PURINA PCUHROIWNS A ।। I CHOWS । for theArts. In addition, Eaton Intermediate School District is funding programs to include: improvisational drama workshop at the elementary and secondary levels, under the guidance of practicing professional dramatists; a demonstration teaching site for Unified Science and Mathematics for Elementary Schools; - Career exploration; special art classes for students who demonstrate superior ability in this area. Additionally, Eaton Intermediate School District Coordinator for Programs for the Talented, Barbara Davis, provides consulting services for teachers and-or students. For questions or comments, please phone Barbara Davis at 543-5500 or phone Maplewood Elementary School at 726-0600 and leave a message. It’s a boy Announcing the birth of a baby boy, Brian Jerald, born to Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Garlinger of Climax. He weighed 9 lbs. 3 ozs. at birth. Mrs. Garlinger is the former Charlotte Foote of Vermontville. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ *' ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ THE REDKEN EXPERIENCE area sports news Maple Valley’s varsity basketball team won their eighth straight, and senior Brian Mitchell hit a career high 25 points as the Lions defeated league foe Portland 85-68 on Friday. The balanced Lion attack was evidenced by the rebounding and The Eaton Intermediate School District employed a half-time Coordinator of Programs for Talented in July, 1974. In January, 1975, a pilot program for selected 5th. and 6th grade students began with Maple Valley Schools having 3 students participate. This program was followed by pilot programs in: Art Appreciation; Astronomy; Anthropology and Archeology; Drama and Play Production; Earth Science; Law; Music Appreciation. Maple Valley Schools had 13 selected 5th and 6th grade students participate in these programs. All of' the programs were funded by Eaton Intermediate School District and held at sites in Charlotte and Potterville. Last year, Maple Valley Schools had 5 selected 4th and 5th grade students particpate one day each week in a pilot inquiry approach program at Potterville. In addition, 20 selected 6th grade students participated in a 6-week law study program held locally and taught by the Assistant Prosecutor of Eaton County. The present year, a “Writer in Schools” residency is scheduled for selected secondary students, funded by the Michigan Council rebounds. Andy Joostberns scored 14 points and brought down 11 rebounds. Guard Mark Benton scored 15 points for the Lion victory. Pete Benton added 7 points; Doug Halsey 6points; and Pat Powers 2. Joe Jarvie and Mike Hamilton were also called upon to aid the Lion cause. The Lion lead was 22-17 by the end of the first quarter and 44-27 by the half. In the second half, Portland was unable to dent the Lion lead. Mark and Pete Benton combined for 13 assists. The Lions are now 10-4 for the season and 8-1 in league play. Portland is 8-7 for the season and 3-5 in the league. Maple Valley plays at Montabellct Tuesday with no game scheduled for Friday. ■ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Razor's Edge firmly believes that any woman who cares about herself can be beautiful. This means treating yourself well. And being treated well. Junior Varsity loses in exciting game Portland defeated the Maple Valley Junior Varsity Basketball team Friday night 75-68. Maple Valley led most of the way in an exciting ballgame only to have Portland go ahead with four minutes remaining in the game. Jeff Zemke led Maple Valley with 16 points, Ken Hansbarger added 14 points, and Cam Jarrard had 10 points. Hansbarger also had 13 rebounds and Hal Ferguson had 10 rebounds. , “It was a shame that these boys didn’t win the ball game,’’ says Coach RuohOnen. “All year long they have displayed the hustle and determination that is needed to win games. They are a very hard working, deserving group of young men.” Maple Valley plays at Montabella on Tuesday night. Like the very special personal attention you get every time you visit a fine hair styling salon. (Your salon name) specializes in The Redken Experience, a combination of science, pro­ fessional treatments, service and an entire collection of hair and skin products to use at home. ☆ ☆ Call for an appointment. Start your experience today. At... RAZOR'S EDGE HAIRDESIGNERS The PROFESSIONAL SHOP For Men and Women • Styling • Permanents • Frosting •Coloring • • Highlighting - Tuesday thru Saturday Located above Birkes Shoe Store! ☆ ☆ HAIRDESIGNERSPh: . . IN HASTINGS 948-8767* ☆ �Maple Valley News.Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 16,1977 - Page 10 Open letter to the taxpayers of Maple Valley School District— We are before another millage Dad’s hair. By the end of the third grade vote February 21 21, 1977 (a2.7 mill). As usual, people are they are no longer playing with beginning to get up in arms about dolls and bikes. Now parents are it. i Some for, some against. Each saying lets get them into all the blaming one another. So, I set programs and not wanting others down to do some real thinking - to think them bad parents or just just who is to blame? How did we plain ignorant, they enroll them iin the scouting programs, the pee get into this mess? Let’s lock at the home first We wee this and the little league, might say their answer has been music lessons, dance lessons. “We can buy our way out of our Now, Mom and Dad have a real responsibilities”. It goes hard time attending, as by this something like this: Both parents time Dad is working all the feel the need to work either for overtime he can get and Mom iss need of survival or for extras, going to night school to get the which gets them so busy they do training she missed out on in her not have the time needed to rear teens (besides that she is the children they chose to have. preparing for the day she can get So they substitute money and a good paying job and leave the things in place of their presence old man). As long as they can work and and attention. Things such as television, babysitters, toys, junk get the dollar, they will buy their foods, or preschool.. way out and their children’s way From kindergarten to the third in. So you may say the fourth, grade the parents are glad they fifth and sixth grade is all social are in school and between the and materialistic. They pound it hired sitters and the ten speed into their heads “Keep up with bikes or minibikes or sexy dolls the Jones’ ” Then comes Junior High. that walk and talk and of course the old stand by the television, Either having received attention this keeps them out of Mom and from the cool cloths, the spending money working Mom and Dad have provided, or from the WE ARE NOW A prestige gained in clubs, programs and sports, they have arrive!! Now they are getting attention so longed for and does it seem good. Now the opposite sex PICK - UP notices. As the saying goes “If it STATION feels good, do it”, and so they do just that. Having no training on HOURS: how to handle temptation (as Open 9 to 5 parents have had no time for God except Sunday or time to take their children to church), the child falls into a trap FLOWERS and forever after his life is WATCHES messed up - not always because, here again, comes working Mom RINGS and Dad to say we will get you out GIFTS of this mess. Now the child is almost sixteen Consult us for — and Mom and Dad see the need Personal Wedding Services for their child to have a car. After Funeral Services all the driving is too much and Special Day Assistance there is times when they are not home to run them here and there. So the child takes drivers ed and gets his credit. Mom and Dad award him with a car and get him 233 N. Main St - 852-9797 on Co-op to help pay for it They DRY CLEANING Nashville FLOWERS & Jewelry Purina Field n Farm Dog Meal £ HIGH PROTEIN DOG MEAL Purina NI-PRO O E 501b. O CAT CHOW Purina MEOW MIX 71b* <5 FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 PURINA CHOWS I push the school to get a job training center so they can get this child out on a job. Let’s face it he is an adult, as the laws they themselves voted into being states, “A child is an adult at the age of eighteen”. Now we as parents can say we have given our children everything money can buy. Now let us look at the school system. You may say their answer has been “Bigger and newer programs”. It goes something like this: Educators started out with offering an education to all. Educators have done a good job, but somewhere along the way bigger and newer programs came into their thinking as being the answer to the problems and responsibilities they faced. One being seperate for each grade. So they encouraged school districts to consolidate. So several schools were put together, taking the cild farttier from his home by bussing. This raised the taxes and caused Dads to take on an extra job Or taking Mom from the home to bring in extra money. THen the teachers began to fed they needed more money and better working' conditions, so they formed the union. Now they could tell the school system just what and how much they would do. As with all unions, they never ask for more woik and less pay, but the other way around. So more taxes and more working Moms. About this time the schools began to feel the restlessness of the students, caused by working Moms. They felt giving the student more to pick from may help, so new programs were added. This required more specialized teachers, causing more taxes and more working Moms. Now things were getting bad. Students were becoming more and more restless (basic cause, the home). Schools pushed by state and federal laws, (backed by some parents and taxpayers) fest this new problem was theirs. So bigger and newer programs were put into the school system, clinics, sex education, job training, job placement, etc., etc. For sure, these new programs would take care of the problems. So, more taxes - more working Moms., With lhe added freedom these new programs gave the students, we now have more and more students who cannot read, write or do basic arithmetic. OUr college entrance exams given to high school students have shown a continual drop in these skills each year for the past fourteen years. With jobs for our teenagers, we have provided them with the needs to spend as they wish and we are now seeing more and more teenagers on drugs - hard drugs. With our sex education and clinics, we now have more and more teenagers having premarital sex, babies, and venerial disease's. With our job placement program, we are aksing our government to make new jobs for those who do not have them as all available jobs are taken by the taxpayers who are trying to pay the heavy taxes for all these programs. Now the school system can say we have given the best and biggest programs. This is the way we as taxpayers see it: There is a pay day coming, and the interest and principle we must pay. Parents have to stop blaming the school system, the school system must stop blaming the partent, and they both have to stop blaiming the state and federal government. It was our giving and taking that made the government what it is today. Let’s grow up - stop blaming and stop spending. We cannot buy our way out of our responsibilities. Our students need to hear the word NO, our parents need to hear the word NO, and the state and federal government needs to hear the word NO, and our school systems need to hear the words NO. We, the taxpayers, are the only ones who can teach this word NO to them.’ When we as parents, educators, and taxpayers stop siding against one another and get honest with ourselves and take hold of our responsibilities, things will get better. It will cost something. Are we adults enough to be the generation to say we will pay the interst and principle and set our children free from heavy taxation for years to come. Let us not do as our parents and their parents and pass the buck or be taken in by the selling tactics that we can buy our way out of the mess we are in. Let us show our children we can say NO - Thank you. If we do not, pay day is just around the corner for all of us. We may have to vote NO on every new program which cost more tax dollars. We may have to say NO other subjects offered until basics are learned. We may have to say NO free education after a child leaves school of his own free will or is expelled. We may have to say NO to Mothers who want to work so we can say yes toall family men, able bodied or not. We may have to say NO to our children’s wishes. Let us set our house in order. As long as the taxpayers are paying the bill, we should be the ones writing and passing bills which will later become laws. We can only do this by our votes, our involvement in government, schools, and most of all by not being afraid to say NO, a thousand times NO. Two concerned taxpayers, Chuck and Dixie Brand Obituaries Mr. Richard Huckendubler NASHVILLE Mr. Richard Huckendubler, 54, of 5507 S. Clark Rd., died Monday morning, Feb. 14, 1977 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Huckendubler was born on March 14, 1922 in Three Rivers, Michigan and was the son fo Fred and Elizabeth (Chapman) Huckendubler. He married Mary Thompson on May 15, 1943. He was employed by the E. W. Bliss Co. for 23 years. Mr. Huckendubler is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons, Richard of Charlotte and Mark of Vermontville; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Connie) Meade, Jr. of Nashville and Miss Nancy Huckendubler of Pierson, Michigan; his mother, Mrs. Betty Shisley of Sturgis; his grandmother, Mrs. Martha Chapman of Hastings; six grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Joyce Campbell of Grand Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1977, at the Vogt Funeral Home with Rev. Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial will be in the Bowne Center Cemetery.- Action Ads NEED A CARPENTER? General remodeling and repair. Kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, closets, ceilings, we specialize in small jobs. Donald Langham 852­ 9300 Nashville. Licensed and insured contractor. 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(tfn) Don't get ripped off for hundreds to thou­ sands on your property or higher taxes, triple sewer rates, higher operating and maintenance costs. Vote NO on all Sewer Extensions and Referendum. Paid for by concerned property owners of Nashville �Maple Valley News.Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, February 16,1977 — Page 11 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Mrs. Ruth Aldrich celebrated her birthday a week ago as a guest of her two daughters at Mountain Jack’s on West Saginaw. She spent the weekend in Grand Ledge with Mr. and Mrs. Marian (Edna) Mitchell who took her to a Lansing doctor on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Leone) Gordon of Charlotte came Monday for the birthday party. + Miss Hah Flood of East Main was taken by ambulance Saturday, Feb. 5, to Lansing General Hospital with heart trouble. Her sister Mrs. Stanley Green and daughter Mrs. Laurie Hale have visited her several times and report she is improving. + The Garden Club and the Historical Society will not have a February meeting. + The family dinner for the, and Methodist Gresham' Churches will be held next Sunday, Feb. 20 in Vermontville. + Mr. Steve Cook of Lansing, Greyhound Dispatcher, spent Wednesday afternoon with the Firsters. 4. ( Happy to report that Mrs. Almira Dooling came home Sunday by ambulance from Ingham Medical Hospital after a long 11 weeks stay. 4Mr. Doug Wells has been entertaining the flu the past week. Sympathy to the family of 6 year old Richard Curtis, son of Albert Curtis of Vermontville, who was killed on Packard Highway Saturday night + Mrs. Nellie Mahar and Joe had Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Stamm in Hastings. Joe has a position at MSU doing research. + Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stanton and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Briggs returned recently from a trip to Las Vegas staying at Circus Circus. Some of the highlights were the Dean Martin Show, Bobby Gentry Show, Lido Players from Paris and Follies Bergere. They also visited Hoover Dam. ■+ Mrs. Dean Hansen entered Sparrow Hospital Sunday for surgery. Our best wishes to her. + Mr. and Vernon Curtis returned Saturday from a two 'weeks’ visit to Florida. + Some of us couldn’t believe what our clocks read Sunday morning. It seems Miss Nina Glasscock of Charlotte hit a lamp pole on E. Main early Sunday morning and snapped a wire. Result - part of Vermontville without electric power for 2% hours. Miss Glasscock was taken to H.G.B. for observation and released. 4Mrs. Leta Nagle honored Mrs. Hermina Southern on her birthday, Saturday evening with a lovely dinner party. Others attending were Mrs. Isabelle Zemke of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Kate Snyder and Mrs. Ava Kroger. Mr. Stanley Venton was discharged Thursday from H.G.B. Hospital. Dennis Dies was a patient over the weekend. 4Mrs. Greta Firster is one person who really enjoys her birthday. On Wednesday evening, the Firsters and Mr. and Mrs. Burr Hartenburg dined at the Pretzel Bell in Lansing. Thursday night they had chicken dinner with Laurel Mathews and Lila Stevens. On Saturday night they were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Pete Osterman at the Country Kitchen in Hastings. On Tuesday Greta will see Mr. Duke, the Greyhound Manager, In Grand Rapids. Action-Ads RESIDENTS OF VERMONTVILLE: We wiH soon be tapping the Maple trees in Vermontville. Those not wanting their trees tapped in their yards, please put a string on the tree. Elan Baker (2-22) 2 STUDIO APARTMENTS for rent, 1 bedroom each, 1 up and 1 down, utilities furnished, references and security, no pets, located in Nashville. Ph. 852-9783. (2-22) Continued from front page Pearl. These residents wbuld only be charged connection fees. “After this year, the village may have to pay 100 percent for any further (sewer) extentions,” said Oleson. The government has offered to pay 80 percent of the project this year. "Where’s the other 20 percent coming from?” shouted someone from the crowd. "Iknow it’s not coming from my pocket.” “There are advantages to building the new mains now,” someone else said at the meeting. “The government has said we must build a new treatment pland, and the one-third more customers that would be added to the system would help pay for the new plant We have problems with sewage pollutions in the spring with an overflow of some of the septic tanks. Several years ago we passed up an opportunity to build a new system that would have costed five times less than it costs today. In the future, it may cost five times as much as it does ndw.” Methods of raising local share monies for the construction of the treatment facility will be 2 mills general obligation spread over the village for 25 years, plus 2*4 times the present sewer rates for sewer users. “You mean to say that we have to build the treatment plant whether we like it or not?” a man asked from the crowd. “Isay we stop this whole thing. The government can’t make us do this ifwe don’t want it They can send us all to jail as far as I’m concerned. We’re still paying for the old plant what happens when they (the government) say we need another $2 million project in a few more years?” “They (the government) said they would issue a court order to build a new plant within a year,” said Smith. “The government can put the cost of this project right on our taxes.” “There is a hidden cost in the sewer lines," someone claimed. “The costs stated here don’t include the cost of the mains that have to be built on our property to the homes. The sewer lines can cost as much as $2500 to a property owner." “The people voted for us to be their public servants,” said Councilman Jerry Kent. “For the little money we are paid, we try to research all aspects of these projects in the best interest of the people. You dictate our decisions. Whatever you want us to do about the extentions, we’ll do for you.” “Come out and vote Feb. 21,” said president George Frith. “Whatever you say, we’ll do.” For Want Ads — Phone 945-9554 Hastings TO VISIT OUR Minutes of Regular Meeting Held January 27,1977 Village of Nashville Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk The Regular Meeting of the Nashville Village Council was called to order by. President George Frith with all Present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. There were two gentlemen present from Eaton Rapids concerning hauling junk cars. The Gentlemen asked the councils permission to use the Village Office as a station for people to call if they wanted junk cars hauled. The Gentlemen offered $5.00 to the Village per car and $10.00 to the Individual who owned the junk cars. This matter was tabled until a contract could've drawn up. President George Frith suggested that we advertise for a man and a woman to work in the park and in the Village Hall. To Qualify one must earn no more than 42,700.00 or a combined salary of $3,800.00 per year. This would be a part time job sponsored by the Green Thumb of Michigan. Motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by John Mason to the table further discussion on the snow routes through Nashville until a Map Is made and presented to the council with signs spotted on the map and means of financing the signs plus signatures of property owners giving their permission to cross their land. Yes: Ray Hinckley, Tom Oleson, Ted Spoelstra and Ruth Hughes. Ho: John Mason and Jerry Kent. Motion Carried. Anders Hustvedt of Williams and Works was present to discuss several different ways of financing the new sewer project. Motion made by Ray Hinckley and supported by Ruth Hughes to charge each new customer $12 per running foot of property frontage, plus $500 connection fee, triple sewer rates and add 2 mills for 5 years on the tax roll. All Ayes. Motion Carried. It was discussed that informal meetings would be held to help explain any questions that the public might have. Tom Oleson made the motion supported by Ruth Hughes to reconsider the previous motion concerning snowmobile routes. No: Ray Hinckley. Yes: John Mason, Jerry Kent, Tom Oleson, Ted Spoelstra and Ruth Hughes. Motion Carried. Tom Oleson made the motion supported by Ruth Hughes to accept the proposed snowmobile route which Includes water alley. Yes: John Mason, Jerry Kent. No: Tom Oleson, Ted Spoelstra, Ruth Hughes and Ray Hinckley. Motion Defeated. ' Motion made by Ted Spoelstra and supported by Ruth Hughes to pay Williams and Works $135.00 out of the Sewer Fund and $1,151,78 out of the General Fund for Zoning Plans. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion to adjourn made by Ray Hinckley and Supported by Ted Spoelstra. George Frith, Pres. Susan M. 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WITH COUPON AND S10.00 0R MORE PUR PURCHASE LIMIT • COUPON EXPIRES FEBRUARY 19. 1977 Johnny’s � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-02-23.pdf 56c4d26210b8ba0d61487f4ea7200fe6 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRMT * 'U^ S'^2f-’ CHURCH STREET '^■'^S.MICHIGAM S.MICHIGAM 0051 Bulk rati PAID ostmgs, Michigi ■ 49058 SS> S>.4< » PERMIT NO, 7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 112 E. Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) Volume 103 Number 41 — February 23,1977 FFA members honored during National FFA Week “Learning to do, doing to work, earning to live, living to serve”; the Future Farmers of America motto. The young people of the FFA are always learning new and better ways of producing food for our country. Many of them were raised on farms, and are getting practical experience working on their father’s land that has been passed down for generations. Others help out on neighbors farms. Many of these young people will be farming to support families, as their fathers and grandfathers have. Most of all, they will be serving the entire nation as they will be making important contributions in supplying the food neccessities of the Amerqian people. The future of American agriculture is in their hands. FFA Week, February 19-26, is being celebrated nation-wide by its 500,000 members and 161 chapters. Throughout the week, chapters are planning activities to support the theme, “Agriculture’s NEW generation”. The Maple Valley chapter will distribute promotional literature and has set up a display in recognition of its accomplishments during the past year. The awards on display include the Bronze State Award for building our American communities, The Superior Chapter Award for overall high standards for all its activities, The High Farm Journal Salesman Award, and three Leadership Awards. The chapter plans to attend the Michigan State University rodeo this Saturday. National FFA Week always includes Washington’s Birthday in observance of his leadership in promoting scientific farming practices. Washington is considered the patron saint of the FFA and has come to symbolize the FFA treasurer. The FFA was organized in 1928, to promote . leadership, cooperation, and citizenship among high school vocational agriculture students. The FFA Foundation provides chapter, state, and national recognition for supervised programs of agriculture, production, marketing, processing and service. The Nashville chapter was formed in 1932, and the Vermontville chapter in 1936. The present Maple Valley chapter was organized in 1964. This year’s officers at Maple Valley are Dave Kalnbach, president; Steve Cowell, vice­ president; Gaylord Strodtbeck, secretary; Sute Thompson, treasurer; Richard Angus, reporter; and LeRoy Bursley, sentinal. So far this year, the members have planted com on the school lab land, played basketball with other area FFA chapters, and have been selling Vitality seeds. They will be participating in leadership contests again, and will probably plant more trees at the school forest later this year. The 49-year traditions of the FFA have held strong and produced a mighty work force for food and fiber to meet the needs of our nation and world. Successful agriculture leaders of today are the testimony. Agriculture’s new generation is in the making. The FFA members of today. Sewer extensions narrowly defeated; School millage loses by wide margin The proposal to build the sewer extensions in Nashville was defeated by a narrow margin in the Nashville primary election Monday, Feb. 21. The final vote was1" 149 yes, and 152 no. There were three spoiled ballots. The proposal for the additional millage for the Maple Valley School district was also defeated with 351 yes, and 593 no. Two ballots were spoiled. For the three ttwo-year vacancies on the Nashville Village Council, Thomas Oleson received 162 votes, John Mason 151, Forrest Babcock 141, Ruth Hughes 131, Arthur Drake 75 and Ronald Tutt 63. All candidates were Republicans, so incumbants Oleson, Mason and Babcock will be on the ballot in the general election. For the one 1-year term as Nashville trustee, Lois Elliston received 168 votes, enabling her to represent the Republicans on the general election ballot. The other Republicans receiving votes for the office were Fred Corkins, 46 votes, Richard Dean 25, Sidney Green 2, and Lonny Kienutski 1. Democrat Richard Tobias received five votes and will represent the Democrats on the ballot in the general election. There were thirty-eight spoiled ballots. Travel nominations now being accepted Nominations are now being accepted for the fourth annual Ambassador and Embassy of Michigan tourism awards, according to Jack S. Wilson, director, Travel Bureau, Michigan Department of Commerce. Awards are presented annually to individuals, firms and organizations who have Continued on page 6- ' ' �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday February 23,1977 - Page 2 PBB contamination in human food supply since 1973 Maple Valley Salutes FFA Week The Maple Valley FFA has a display set up at the Jr.-Sr. High School in recognition of the organization’s accomplishments during the past year. Four members who built the display are (left to right) Gary Friddle, junior secretary; (Maple Valley News photo) Bruce Carpenter, Lois Golyar, and Doug Kujtz. Vermontville boy scout troop 648 PBB is a moderately toxic substance accidentally introduced into livestock feed and thereby the human food chain in spring of 1973. From then until the following summer, significant levels of the material were ingested by humans. Most heavily exposed were farm families who regularly consumed their own meat and milk during the time the contaminated feed was being used. It appears likely some of these families could have consumed sufficient amounts-for their health to be temporarily adversely affected though they would be expected to have long since returned to normal. It is unlikely that families buying a variety of foods in the marketplace suffered any of these temporary ill effects. While there is no direct evidence of mutagenic or other adverse long range effects caused by the temporary exposure, the passage of a considerable number . of years and the completion of extensive research will be necessary before we can be sure. If there should prove to be long range effects, they will be due almost entirely to the relatively high levels of exposure previous to discovery of the extent of the PBB accident and to implementation of quarantine and slaughter provisions. NO action taken in 1977 or even 1975 would have or could have had a significant effect on overall exposure. In total, PBB was a 1973-74 serious accident resulting in millions of dollars of losses to consumers, taxpayers and farmers. It may prove to have caused human health problems. If they turn out to be serious and blame needs to be placed, it should fall clearly on the Governor, the Legislature, and awards, and years pins were year pin. Mile Trumble - 5 year given out. The boys receiving pin. Bobby Hubble - skill - hiking awards were: and 4 year pin. Gary Hubble Allen Hapeman skills skill - hiking and 3 year pin. alien Community Living, physical wells - progress, 2nd class and 6 fitness and hiking. Merits - year pin. Greg Smith - skill swimming, cooking, citizenship hiking. Merit - citizenship in in community, animal industry, community and skating. camping. Progress 1st class Progress - 1st class and 2 year and 3 year pin. Steve pin. Dan Halsey - 4 year pin. Mat CAKE DECORATING Forrest - progress 2nd class and 6 Bertram - 1 year pin. Donald — All Occasions — year pin. Jamie Wright - skills - - Hampton - skill - citizenship and Sandy Priddy swimming and hiking. Merit - hiking. Merit - music, progress, Phone 852-9706 skating. Progress - Tenderfoot, 5 tenderfoot and 5 year piri. David year pin. Gary Gorman - skill - Smith - skill - hiking and hiking. Merit - art and skating; 5 swimming. Merit - skating, progress, 2nd class and 2 year pin. Mark O’Brien skills hiking, swimming, cooking and Now Featuring Famous... camping. Merits - law, basketry. Progress 2nd class. Dale Resseguire - skills - environment, hiking and swimming. Merits codcing, animal industry and 5 Continued from col 2. year pin. Leaders receiving year pins the way of sheltered workshop Jeans & Jackets for Men were: Kieth Wells, 6 year; placements, living William Ressegie, 1 year, Dick arrangements, counseling for the Wright, 1 year, Tom Gorman 1 .retarded, etc. year. Bob McClure 1 year. • Corduroy Jeans All interested persons are We would like to thank invited to attend the meeting Johnny’s Food Mart for the Thursday, February 17, at 7:30 cardboard and for the bother that p.m., in the Eaton Intermediate • Fashion Jeans goes with it. Educational Service Center, on Thanks to the super fathers and Packard Highway, Charlotte. boys who loaded the cardboard + into the trailers and to Byingtons • Western Jeans Both parts of Medicare can for letting us store it at their help pay your expenses during an place. hospital stay. A special thanks to our inpatient Western Denim Jackets assistants and committee Medicare’s hospital insurance members - you’re a great group covers your hospital expenses, Medicare’s medical and all the help is appreciated. and Thank you to the Community of insurance covers doctors’ • Brushed Denim Jackets* Vermontville for all the support services. you give the Boy Scouts. Paper drive March 12. Scoutmaster, William Resseguie Sec., Ella Ressiguie After several postponements because of bad weather, we had our awards night on February 8th. We started off with a nice potluck supper. Then many merit badges, skill awards, progress WRANGLER the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Public Health for not having reacted more quickly in 1973 in the identification of the problem and the implementation of quarantine and slaughter. Blame cannot and should not be escaped by expensive but ineffective action long after the fact We are now considering action which would cause the slaughter and burial of additional thousands of cattle. No doubt this event would be well covered by the media with the attendant gory TV, newspaper and magazine shots of dying cattle, mass graves and stoic farmers with moisture in their eyes as a prized and even loved animal is taken from the farm. The program would reassure consumers that everything possible is being done to protect them. Perhaps it will help) politicians to escape blame for the earlier tragedy. It may also relieve some genuine financial suffering on the part of certain farmers who would like to be indemnified for currently non­ productive cows. But none of these is sufficient reason for the outlay of the millions and the slaughter of thousands of innocent, productive cattle. Only one thing could justify such action. Evidence that the action might likely have some significant health advantage to the consuming public. Does such evidence exist? Not that we have seen so far. But we will take another hard look at previously existing sketcy evidence and the new research that is now accumulating in more substantial amounts. And I’ll keep you fully informed. 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GRAND RAPIDS �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday February 23,1977 - Page 4 Elementary reading and assessment reports presented to Maple Valley School Board February 14 At the regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, February 14, the board qjpmbers heard reports related to the elementary reading program and the state assessment testing program. Betty Fry, reading consultant, presented a general report covering the progress within the reading program, stating that the general student progress and advancement had been favorable, but there is still room for improvement. She stated that the teachers were better able to meet more of the needs and interests of the students through a more varied reading program made possible through the availability of more reading materials. She referred to the basic objectives which have been written by reading level, not necessarily by grade level. Performance objectives are a necessary part of a systematic approach to instruction. She stated that it was real unfortunate that the school district has lost the $47,653 in compensatory education funds from the state which were mainly used to purchase reading materials and pay personnel salaries. She stated that improvement had been shown in the area of reading comprehension. Mildred Peabody, elementary counsellor, presented the results of the state assessment tests which were administered to all fourth and seventh grade students in September. The general report showed that the fourth grade students scored at a higher level than the seventh grade students. Test results presented the board members showed that the student scores were consistently higher than the state averages in both reading and mathematics. In mathematics, 89.5 percent-of the students attained 75-100 percent of the questions compared with 80 percent at the state average level In reading the scores showed 70.6 percent of Nashville VFW 8260 & Auxiliary DANCE Saturday, February 26 Music by... "Country Rebels" • Members & Guests • Food in the Kitchen 9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. the students achieved at the 75­ 100 percent level and the state score was 56.4 percent General growth during the past four years has been real favorable. At the seventh grade level, the scores showed 57.9 percent of the students in mathematics at the 75-100 percent attainment level compared with the state of 53.8 percent. Reading results showed that 57.9 percent of the students achieved 75-100 percent of the objectives compared with 56.4 percent at the state level. The board members voted to accept the low bid from Ken Reid Plumbing in the amount of $329.00 for the installation of the restroom area for teaching and non-teaching employees at the Fuller St. School. Elam Rockwell, Secretary­ Board of Education, will be the school district representative to the hearing on the proposed budget for the Eaton Intermediate School District for the 1977-78 school year. The hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, February 28, at the office of the Eaton Intertnediate School District. The board members approved the general snowmobile route East of the Fuller Street Elementary School providing such action is within general school liability coverage and approved by the insurance carrier. The area for the route is to be between the road and the fence. Board members stated that snowmobilers were not to be on the Fuller St. grounds and 11th payroll of $66,363.69 were athletic field. pproved for payment and The annual trip in May to approved Greenfield Village for the transfer to the payroll account. In February; the school district Maplewood sixth grade safety patrol students was approved. received only 50 percent of the General fund bills in the state aid in the amount of amount of $52,684.72 were $122,685.50. The state has now approved for payment. The indicated that the balance should January. 14th payroll in the be paid to school districts prior to amount of $68,107.12, January April 1. 28th of $68,243.15, and February Girl Scoutcookie sale on Friday Feb. 18th at 4:00 p.m. April. The girls will then come girls from Junior & Cadette back to the customer and deliver troops 313,244 & 205 will be out in and collect the $1.25. force around the Vermontville If by some chance no scout area taking cookie orders again. lives in your neighborhood arid (Brownie Girl Scouts do not sell fails to contact you and you wish as they are only girls in the 1st, to have codties, please call one of 2nd and 3rd grade and are the leaders and she will place considered to young to be your order with her troop. Call salespeople). Mary Lehman 726-0251, Jodi There are 5 varities and all sell Spicer 726-0623 or Janice Baker for $1.25 per box. They include a 726-0257. Very few extra cookies Vanilla Sandwich Creme, Thin are left, so if you want them you Mints, Shortbread Cookie, a must order them during the sale. chocolate covered Peanut Butter The girls must collect for all Pattie, and a Peanut Butter filled cookies they receive so they don’t cookie. risk over ordering as none may The selling procedure is that be returned. girls will bring an order sheet for Last year the Vermontville the customer to see and they will scouts sold 1272 boxes, so they write out their order. The sale hope to match that this year, will last until March'16th, then even though there are not as the girls will return their order many girls selling. Wont you cards .to their leader; she will please help support the services tally the orders and place them of the Michigan Capital Girl with the Michigan Capital Girl Scout Council and our local Scout Council which will notifiy scouts by ordering? the bakery to start baking. The Joyce Rathburn cookies will arrive in Cookie Chairman Vermontville around the 20th of Calendar of Events SECURITY: Up to $40,000 Worth! Hold it, we’ve got you covered . . . up to $40,000 for each sep­ arate account. Stop in today and find out all about it! Start Saving ... HERE! Barry County Cooperative Extension Service Feb. 21 - Community Building Board of Directors Meeting -7:30 p.m. Extension Office, Hastings. Feb. 25-26 - 4-H Crafts Workshop Kettunen Center. Feb. 25-27 4-H Challenge Leaders Training, Allegan County. Feb. 26 - Youth Dairy Banquet, 12 noon, Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. Feb. 28 - Fair board meeting, 8 p.m., Sheriff’s office, Hastings. March 5 4-H Leadermete, Michigan State University. Castelton Taxpayers We make it easier then ever to save, with our many savings accounts and savings certificates ... all paying the highest rates the law allows! I/O a Interest on a passbook pa account, with earnings from on tour year certificate. 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After March 1st, a 4 percent penalty must be added and returned to the County Treasurer as a delinquent tax. Dog licenses are also due before March 1st - then the price is doubled: Remember to bring you slip for the rabies shot Payable at my home, 313 Center Ct. (Fuller Heights) at any time from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Geneva Brumm Treasurer Castleton Township (3-1) RELIABLE PERSON WANTED: Cut out and mail news, articles and other items from local newspapers and publications. Good rate of pay. Apply, National Publications, Dept. W, Box 706, Watertown, N.Y. 13601, (3-1) LOCKS REPAIRED, dead bolts installed, doors keyed alike, foreign car keys. Homer Snow & Son, 732 Sherman St., Nashville, Mi. Bonded locksmith, (eow) March 6 4-H Leadermete, Michigan State University. March 10 - Bull Ring Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office. March 14 - 4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension Office. March 15 - 4-H Personal Appearance Leaders Planning Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. March 21-25 - Farmers Week, Michigan State University. Professional Business Directory LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches •Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, Nashville Pfi. 852-9691 St. Cyril CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Michael Howell Phone945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8:00 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. Main; Nashville Phone 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st & 3rd Thursday each mo. , at 7:00 p.m. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to Attend EWING WELL DRILLING Well Drilling & Repair 2 inch through Commercial Ph. (517) 726-0088 Vermontville �Mapte Valtev Nenes. Netfnriite. Mctugan. Wwjnesday FOraery 23.1977 — Pag* 5 Maple Valley wins league title When Maple Valley dusted off Montabella Tuesday night they didn't know it would mean they would soon be the Tn-Central Athletic Association Champions But thanks to their solid teamwork in building a 9-1 league record, and to Portland for knocking off Central Montcalm on Fnday. the 1970-77 Lions are the first Varsity basketball team to bring home an outright league championship Maple Valley shared a league championship with Springport for two years in *71*72 and 72'73 in the old Mm Slate League. There was never any doubt about Tuesday's game at Montabella The lions took command 25-IS in the first quarter on the scoring of Duane Schantz who scored 11 of his total 23 points in that quarter; Brian Mitchell. Mark Benton and Mike Hamilton. The Lions continued to build their lead to 44-27 by the half. The final score was NV SI, Montabella 87. The Mustang's Mike Tedewa, who scored 21 against the Lion defense earlier this year, was held Io 10 points by the defensive hustle <>( Mike Hamilton. Les Murphy and Pat Powers Brian Mitchell led the rebounding with 10 and added 14 points Mark Benton scored IS points and had II assists Floorleader Pete Henton tallied 7 assists. Senior center Duane Schantz blocked 4 shots. Other Lion team members adding to the victory -were Andy Jooslbems with R points, Mike Hamilton and Doug Halsey with 6 points each. La Murphy netted 4 points and Pat Powen2 Joe Jarvie also saw second half action. “Pm very pleased far these boys”, comments coach Reese “They set a goal for league play ths year and reached it Despite a stow start, they have shown what cooperation among determined athletes can accomplish. They have been the best examples of true champtons and the whole community should be as proud as I am of their a c compi a hment' ’ Tuesday is Parents’ Night when the Lions host Vestaburg Friday night will end regular season play The Lions will travel to Saranac for this final game. Maple Valley school lunch Monday. Feb. 28 Roast Beef Gravy on mashed potatoes, peaches, pickle sticks, bread & butter, milk. Tuesday. March 1 Hot dogs, french fries, corn, fruit cocktail, milk. Wednesday. March 2 Turkey gravy on mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, buttered carrots, bread & butter, milk. Thursday.March 3 Spaghetti, green beans, pears, peanut buttersandwich, milk. Friday. March 4 Surf burgers, tarter sauce, peas, peaches, cookie, milk. nmvetsao SPECIALS Uni-Perms J Reg. ‘22.00 Q SAVE $2.00 Superms March 1. The winner of that contest plays Perry (5-12) on Thursday. March 3. The district finals between the winner of the upper bracket and the winner of the lower bracket will be Saturday, March 5. All games begin at 7.30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Maple Valley High School for $1.50 each 750 tickets are available. REWBAD $195 to *2,600 bonus savings on hay and forage equipment during John Deere’s Roundup of Bargains Reward yourself two ways First—you'll get the full-season dependability of new John Deere machinery ahead of the busy use season Second—you'll keep cash in your pocket with the special discount pnces listed below Act now while these pre-season discounts are available See us about the hay or forage equipment you need DISCOUNT until 28 FEB 1977 MACHINES SAVE $2.00 Frost ▼ Includes I Haircut 46 r EVENINGS | APPOINTMENT. NANCY AINSWORTH Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. — 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m ONLY 336 and 346 Balers; ISA and 16AChoppers; 100 Stack Mover. 25 and 34 Forage Harvesters $195 $90 1207.1209. and 1214 Mower / Conditioners 800 and 830 Wind rowers; $390 $195 100 Stack Wagon $520 $260 200 and 300 Stack Movers $650 $325 Hydrostatic Windrowers 200 and 300 Stack Wagons $1,040 $520 Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters $1,950 $975 230 Stack Shredder/ Feeder $2,600 $2,600 No finance charges imposed until the next use season Ask us for details If deafer inventory of any product listed above is exhausted, it can be ordered 1 CLOSED WED 1 a SAT. j Nancy’s Beauty Shop Lake Odessa, Michigan NEW WINTER HOURS: Mon. 157 S. Main St., Vermontville DISCOUNT 1MAR 1977­ 30 A PR 1977 35 and 3800 Forage Harvesters Cold Wave LAURIE HALE The District 74 Class C High School Basketball Tournament begins Monday. Feb 28. with Maple Valley (11-4) versus Bath (9-6) at Haslett High School at 7:30 p.m. The winner of that game will take on DeWitt (6-12) Wednesday, March 2 In the lower bracket, Lansing Catholic Central (12-6) takes on Haslett (5-13) Tuesday’, $1■■ VQ Reg.‘20.00 Thursday & Friday — 9 a.m. - to 5 p.m. Basketball Tournament begins - Ph:7260330 Ph: 374-8835 Fri. 7:30 to 5:30 Saturday 7:30 to Noon �Maple Valley Newt, Nathalie, Michigan, Wednesday February 23,1977 - Page 6 entertained the N.E. Kalamo Birthday Chib last Wednesday. Mrs. Hattie Hawkins is in Rm. 214 at Lansing General Hospital following a fall last week. Miss by Mrs. Ava Kroger Debbie Hawkins took Mrs. Anna Mae_JSchaub and Mrs. Lucille Mrs. Marjorie Fritz of Grand Carroll of Portland to visit her on Mrs. Ava Kroger attended the H.G.B. Auxiliary meeting Ledge visited her a unt, Mrs. Leta Saturday. Mr. Chris King spent a few Wednesday evening. Plans for a Nagle, Friday P.M., then they gift shop are being formulated. went to Battle Creek and visited days at Pennock Hospital last Mrs. Greta Firster took Leta Mrs. Ruby Hammond at the week. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Leta Nagle, Mary Mykutuk, Laurel home of her daughter, Mrs. Jean Nagle went to see how Merle Mathews, Lila Stevens and Ava Armstrong. Mr. Rod Obermiller of Grand Haines of Hastings was Kroger to Beagle School in Grand Ledge for the Eaton County Rapids and Mr. Steve Cook of convalescing Saturday, P.tyf. Senior Citizens meeting last Lansing were at Firsters then dined at the Tic Tock afternoon on restaurant on M-37. Thursday. We went through the Wednesday Miss Betsy Williams has been lunch line after the students and Greyhound business. Friday, were served a delicious lunch for Mrs. Virginia Root, Mrs. Wilma hobbling around on crutches $1.00. An enjoyable program was Fischer and Mr. Henry Cross of following a fall. The Methodist ladies are presented by the music Middleville came to sign up for serving a luncheon for Mr. Bill department of the school. There some trips. Mr. Lewis Woodard, 57, of Fox’s business associates on were 135 persons attending. Mr. & Mrs. Claud VanBlarcom Houghton Lake, passed away Tuesday. Both churches are receiving and Mrs. Lillian Howe attended Wednesday. Services were held the funeral in Holt last week of there on Friday. Mr. Woodard letters from Senior Citizens was a resident here in his youth. groups who wish to visit Mrs. Floyd Watrons Fogle. Mr. Forest Gardner is Vermontville before the Festival. Miss Patsy Fisher has returned after a 7 week visit in Ontario, attending the Grand Rapids This year’s festival will be April 29-30-May 1. California, with some friends she school of Bible and Music. Mrs. Firster has vacancies for Winter Band Concert is this met at Grand Rapids Calvin trips to Wheeling, W. Va. week Thursday, February 24, at Christian College. Sorry to hear that Joanne Jamboree on April 1-3 and on 3:00 p.m. Hansen has developed phlebitis May 6 - 8 to Nashville, Tenn, for after her surgery last week at the Grand Ole Opry. If interested PHONE call her at 726-0615 soon as these Sparrow Hospital. trips fill up fast Mr. Robert Childs of Lake 945-9554 Mary and Mike Prescott and Odessa, a former resident, is home from Pennock Hospital Randy Rodrigues were home from W.M.U. over the weekend. after surgery. Mrs. Sharon Fleming was a Also Mary Carpenter was home patient in Pennock Hospital a few from Adrian College. Mrs. Hermina Southern days last week. Vermontville News WANT-ADS NOTICES 'Eye-Bank Week" sights in on sight— 1976 was a memorable year for about 250 Michigan citizens, not because of the bicentennial, but because their sight was restored These formerly blind or visuallyhandicapped men, women and children received corneal transplants, made possible by modem medical techniques and the Michigan Eye-Bank, which supplies, free of charge, the eyetissue used in such sightrestorative surgery. In recognition of this service, observance of “Michigan EyeBank Week” has been set for March 6-12. A proclamation of Governor William G. Milliken and concurrent resolutions of the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives designated that week to highlight National Eye­ Bank Month. The eye-bank is a .joint project of the Lions Clubs of Michigan and the medical centers of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University, with the assistance of other organizations and individuals. “But the compassionate people who request that their eyes be used, after death, to help restore sight to others are the ones who merit special recognition,” Lawrence D. Wyman of Clare, president of the Michigan-EyeBank, said. “Without those generous acts, the eye-bank could not exist’* > “Continuing progress in the field of ophthalmology is making it possible to restore sight to many more people,” Wyman added. “It is our goal to obtain pledges of eyes and supporting funds to help everyone who can be helped to see again.” More information may be obtained from your local Lions Club or from the eye-bank divisions at the participating medical centers of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. 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IN HASTINGS �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday February 23,1977 — Page 7 Engagements announced Mr. & Mrs. Amos Fox of Vermontville, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Judy, to Michael R. Thompson, son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Thompson of Sumner, Michigan. The bride-elect is a 1970 graduate from Oekemos High School and a 1975 graduate from Michigan State University, majoring in Human Ecology. The groom-elect is a 1971 graduate from Alma High School, and a 1975 graduate'from MSU, majoring in Animal Husbandry. Judy presently is employed in the accounting 'department of The General > Aluminum Company in Charlotte. Michael is currently farming with his father in Sumner. A June 18 garden wedding at the bride-elect’s parent’s farm is being planned. WE ARE NOW A The combined Swine Flu and A. Victoria type Flu vaccine will continue to be offered at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 208 W. Court St, Hastings, Michigan, Tuesday, February 22 through Friday, February 25. Hours are from 2-5 P.M. (Office closed Monday, Feb. 21). This clinic will offer the Bivalent Vaccine to all persons 60 years of age and over who have not yet had their inoculation and younger high risk adults and children. Mr. & Mrs. Amos Haigh are to announce the happy engagement of their daughter, Sandra Susanne, to John H. Pifer, son of Lelia Pifer and the late Herbert Pifer. John is a 1974 graduate of Charlotte High School, and is employed in currently Potterville. Sandra is a co-op student at Aluminum Extrusions, and will graduate from Charlotte High School in June. This past year, she served on the Maple Valley Syrup Queen Court. She was honored by being listed in the 1976 book -of “The Socity of Distinguished American High School Students,” for being a direct descendant of Jacob Fuller, one of the original founders of Vermontville. A June wedding is being planned. Action Ads PICK - UP STATION 2 STUDIO APARTMENTS FOR RENT. 1 bedroom each, 1 up and 1 down, utilities furnished, references and security, ho pets, located in Nashville. Ph. 852-9783. (2-22) HOURS: Open 9 to 5 RESIDENTS OK VERMONTVILLE: We will soon except Sunday be tapping the Maple trees in Vermontville. Those not wanting their trees tapped in their yards, please put a string on the tree. Elan Baker (2-22) DRY CLEANING FLOWERS WATCHES RINGS NEED GIFTS Consult us for — Personal Wedding Services Funeral Services Special Day Assistance Nashville FLOWERS & Jewelry 233 N. Main St - 852-9797 Barry-Eaton Flu clinics A CARPENTER? General remodeling and repair. Kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, closets, ceilings, we specialize in small jobs. Donald Langham 852­ 9300 Nashville. Licensed and insured contractor. (3-1) I WILL PREPARE your taxes in my home. Reasonable rates. Ph. 726-1370 Vermontville (3-2) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Ph. 726-0129. It’s a Boy Mr. & Mrs. Glen L. Staup of 814 N. Avenue, Battle Creek, welcomed home a son born February 8th at^:15 P.M. in Community Hospital, Battle Creek. Matthew Glen weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. at birth. His maternal grandpartents are Mr. & Mrs. Harold Myers of Dowling. Paternal grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Ernest L. Staup of Nashville. Label your returns to speed up refunds Taxpayers can receive their refundsfaster by uping the preaddressed peel-off label on their returns, the Internal Revenue Service said. The label, which appears on the cover of the tax package mailed to taxpayers, lists name, address, and social security number. The IRS emphasized that if any information on the label is incorrect, the taxpayer should make corrections right on the label. Married taxpayers filing a joint return should check to see that two social security numbers appear on the label. If only one social security number is shown, the other spouse’s number should be entered on the appropriate line, according to the IRS. Taxpayers can also insure a faster refund by mailing their return in the coded envelope also included with the tax package, the IRS said. A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative Accelerating Gas Fuel tAx revenues for the last quarter of 1976 increased by 6.3 percent over the 1975 4th quarter, resulting from increased gasoline use. This money goes to several transportation programs, but mostly to support state and local highways and streets. PBB Limit - The state Agriculture Commission and Governor Milliken have both stated their support for HB 4109, which would reduce the allowable limit of PBB in meat and dairy products to the lowest detectable level, making state standards more strict than federal standards. The bill would also pay farmers for livestock destroyed due to PBB. Flue Shots Combination flu shots are now again available through public health departments. These cover both swine flu and A-Victoria flue, which has recently flared up among older Americans. Forms granting permission for the shots are available where they are given. No-Fault - There will soon be a series of hearings around the state to determine needed revisions in our no-fault Action-Ads OPEN LETTER We are occasionally asked if we welcome families of all religious sects to use our funeral home. The answer is definitely, yes. We have pro­ vided our service to members of all the various faiths in our community and we have the cooperation of all of our good clergymen in honoring this tradition. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, 'Vcqtr Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Auto Service Center • • • • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS MAJOR OVERHAULS ELECTRICAL WORK BODY & BUMP SERVICE • TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads and Notices se your Mobil Credit Card or Mich. Bank American! • BRAKES - GASOLINE • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP FUNERAL HOMES "Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0621 Community events... 4-H NEWS ’ insurance law. Principal problem areas are: lawsuites, uninsured motorists; collision coverage; and death, survivor’s and medical benefits. School Services - The Attorney general has ruled that public school boards may provide services such as speech and health programs to non-public schools. Other such services are street crossing guards, social work, and remedial reading programs. School Tax Amendment - At last count, 63 House members had co­ sponsored HJR “C”, a resolution for a constitutional amendment to shift the bulk of school financing from the property tax to a personal income tax. Wijh this, the maximum property tax would be reduced by more than half, and the personal income tax would increase by about 2 percent of income. February 21 to February 28, 1977 Phosphorus Ban The state Natural Resources Commission has voted to ban phosphorus from household laundry detergents as of July 1, subject to disapproval by the legislature. Phosphorus makes water plants grow, which speeds us the “DYING” OF LAKES. The Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H. Club will meet Tuesday, March 1,, at the Dale Youngs home, 100 N. Ionia Rd., Vermontville, at 7:30 p.m. Any boy or girl, age 9-19 interested in joining, please be present. If you have questions, contact Carroll or Phyllis Wells at 726-0129. The club projects include livestock, sewing, vegetable garden, foods, and leather craft. All -notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. CLOVERLEAF 4-H CLUB The Cloverleaf 4-H Club has decided to have a roller skating party March 17, from 7-9 p.m. Admission will be 50 cents, plus skates. Club dues will be 50 cents per person or $2.00 per family. The next meeting will be held at Fuller Street School at 7:30 p.m., March 31. Crewel embroidery classes will begin Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 7-9 p.m. at Sharon Brumm’s home. 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The proposal to build the sewer extensions was narrowly defeated in the Feb. 21 primary election. “It is my opinion that without the sewer extensions, it would be too great a hardship on the present sewer users to finance the construction of a new sewer treatment plant,” motioned councilman Ray Hinckley. “Therefore, I make the motion that the village does not construct a new sewer plant.” The motion carried. “I say, let’s put the decision back in the peoples' hands,” said Hinckley. “There’s a silent majority out there somewhere who can get a petition out and can put (the plant or plant and extensions) back on the ballot if they want it.” “There’s one problem I see with this motion,” said Director of Public Works and Safety Tim Smith. “If someone doesn’t petition to get the proposal back on the ballot, the DNR would first put pressure on the council (to build the treatment plant), then issue a court order to build it, then seize the operation, run it, and charge the people right on their property taxes.” The Department of Natural Resources has told the village that the present sewage treatment plant does not meet government standards. “I appreciate the council’s feeling, but it (the council) must be prepared to feel the pressure,” said Smith. “Do we want to take this gamble?” questioned councilman Jerry Kent. “Let's let the people know what could happen (if the new plant is not build) and' let them voice their opinions, so they can't blame us for any consequences in the future." “The consequences of not building the treatment facility and to a lesser degree, the grat eligible extensions, is that we are limiting the growth of Nashville,” said Smith. “There are presently two companies interested in building apartment complexes within the village limits. But we can't allow them to construct, because the state won’t allow them to hookup on the present sewage system." One of the proposed sites is on the existing sewer line and the other is not ‘‘Not having the new facility would also have an effect on-any industry that would want to build here because they would want the sewage and water service,” said Smith. "Small industry in Nashville would increase and broaden the tax base and tend to reduce the load on the residential property owners “The council's proposal means the treatment facility won’t be built unless one of four things happens Either a petition is brought forth by the citizens of Nashville requesting a referendum vote on the facility, or brought to the city fathers stating that the facility be built (or the facility including the sewer extensions) The other option is to wait until the state takes court action against us to update the facility. What they’re doing < the council) is putting the burden of action and decision on the people. “Under the advice from the engineering firm, the latest for a referendum vote that would enable us to receive grants for the extensions would be the middle of April.” Sap flows in 'the valley'; Shirley O'Dell chosen queen It’s that time of year again. When the weather sustains a daytime temperature above freezing, (or near 40 degrees), and drops below freezing at night, it means that it’s time to tap the trees for maple sap. Last week, most of the syrup producers in Maple Valley made those first taps. A sign that spring is near. The weather is right, the sap’s Buckets decorate the line of maples on Main St. in Vermontville, a sure sign of the times. running free, and the queen has been picked. These are all signs that the biggest season of the year in Maple Valley is into full swing, leading into the grand finale, the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, the last weekend in April. Shirley O’Dell, a 16-year-old junior at Maple Valley High School was chosen as the 1977 Maple Syrup Queen Monday night in the Griswold Room of the Vermontville Congregational Church. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold O’Dell Jr. of Kinsel Highway, Vermontville. Picked as alternate queen was Brenda Harris, 16, also a junior continued on page 11 Shirley O’Dell (left) is congratulated by Julie Shook at the moment of being named the 1977 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen. The Bell and Gardner's use as 'assembly up the process. line’ method of tapping to speed �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 2,1977 - Page 2 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Mrs. Anna Lindberg had the misfortune to trip over a coat rack at the Masonic Temple in Charlotte Monday afternoon following the Nutrition dinner. Xrays showed a broken hip, so she was taken to Ingham Medical Hospital where she underwent surgery on Tuesday. A plastic hip joint was put in and she is already on her h feet with the use of a walker. She is in Room 302. 4“ Miss Hah Flood was returned to Lansing General Hospital on Tuesday and at last report was in intensive care. + Congratulations to Lyle Kenyon and Anne Carrigan who were married Feb.. 14 at the Charlotte Congregational Church by Rev. Z. William Colson. + Mrs. Leta Nagle entertained Mrs. Jerry Nagle, Kim, Tracy and Wendy Jo at Sambo’s in Lansing Tuesday evening in honor of Jerry’s birthday. 4" Mrs. Bernice Curtis spent last week end with Mr. and Mrs. Don Gayton in Eaton Rapids and visited Mrs^ Thelma Barnes in Bellevue on Tuesday. + Mrs. Nellie Mahar and Joe spent Sunday with Mrs. Magdalene Joppie and family in Coats Grove helping Denise celebrate her birthday. + Mrs. Anna Mae Schaub and Mrs. Larry Wright called on Mrs. Hattie Hawkins at Lansing General Hospital on Saturday. Monday, Mrs. Hawkins will be moved to the Provincial House. + Mr. Robert- Hadden of Flint, Mrs. Norma Alanshoff and grandson of Lansingl, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Link helped Mrs. Irene Hadden celebrate her birthday Saturday. + Sympathy is expressed to the family of Mr. Ennis Fleming who passed away in Florida. Services were held Friday at the Vogt Funeral Home. Mr. Fleming was a popular music instructor at MV High School for several years. + Mrs. Opal Townsend’s mother, 98 years, passed away in Brethren, Monday. + Miss Pam Wolfe spent the weekend with Miss Trudy Rathburn. + Miss Martha Zemke spent several days last week visiting friends in Ann Arbor. + We are happy to hear that Joanne Hansen is home following surgery and phlebitis at Sparrow Hospital. + Mrs. Ella Saylor and her daughter Mrs. Doris Beagle and son Mike of 6kemos were in town Monday afternoon visiting Mrs. Dora Nisse. + The Woman’s Club Birthday Banquet will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Griswold Room on Monday March 7. Reservations should be sent to Martha Christensen by Tuesday, March L. Swiss steak dinner at $3.25 and program in charge of Dorothy Carpenter’s dramatic class. 4“ Mr. and Mrs. Charles Viele and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Berry spent the weekend up north with their snowmobiles. 4" Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goodenough visited Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams in East Leroy on Thursday and on the way home stopped in Battle Creek to see Ken and Elaine Foote, + Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon Peabody and Mrs. Kate Bosworth attended the Collegiate Rodeo at MSU Saturday evening. + .Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Halliwell and baby were Friday night supper guests of Mrs. Ava Kroger. + People are reporting large herds of deer north of town and Round Lake Road. + Jason Child, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Child, came home Sunday from Sparrow Hospital where he had been a patient for 5 days. South Vermontville Kenneth Hawblitz had surgery a couple weeks ago and daughter Stacey has been spending quite a bit of time with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Don Martin. Ken is improving and home from hospital now. + Birthday Club was held at Nancy Conkey’s last Thursday. Seven members and seven children present. We revealed Secret Pals. Next month we will go to Penny Brumm’s. Loan Closet The Nashville Loan Closet has sickroom and convalescent supplies available to those who might need them. Such items as crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, commodes, and others are available. These items may be borrowed, at no charge. We do ask that they be returned in the same good condition as when they were taken out. For further information, contact Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes at 852-1978. NASHVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL Minutes of Regular Meeting The Regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was held at the Nashville Fire Barn with approximately 100 guests present. The meeting was called to order by President id t George G g Frith. Fith. All present. p t. A letter was read from Robert Joseph, President ot the Nashville Chamber of Commerce concerning snowmobile The following bills were presented and motion made by Jerry Kent and supported pported by Tom Oleson that they be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All Ayes. Motion carried. WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT GENERAL Michigan Bell Telephone 23.63 Consumers Pwr. (Str.Lgts.) 781.60 Village of Nashville Water & Sewer Dept. 62.50 Hecker Insurance Agency 20.00 Time Insurance Company 16.70 Cadillac Overall Supply 2.00 Doubleday Bros. & Co. 8.91 Hastings Sanitary Serv. 1,350.00 Maple Valley News 147.00 GARAGE A EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell Telephone Consumers Power Cadillac Overall Supply Village of Nashville Water & Sewer Dept. Frith Total Service Purity Cylinder Gases Nashville Auto & Farm Sup. Hastings Motor parts Powers Shell Service Flex Rod Sewer Equip. Co. Kent Oil Company POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell Telephone General Electric Snip & Andersbn Co. Barry County Red Cross Powers Shell Service 15.61 244.00 3.00 83.50 4.70 26.20 19.52 4.75 7.90 660.84 267.04 Mich. Bell Telephone (Tower) 6.80 Mich. Bell Telephone (Swr.) 15.39 Consumers Pwr. (Tower) 15.33 Consumers Pwr. (Sewer) 180.24 Consumers Pwr. (Water) 404.79 Consumers Pwr. (Miss Dig) 60.00 Village of Nashville Water & Sewer Dept. 350.10 Nashville Auto & Farm Sply. 4.90 Timothy Boucher Sr. 24.37 Muncipal Supply 565.59 Vermontville hardward 68.96 Aim Int. Chemical Corp. 79.19 Leon Frith 55.00 City of Hastings 30.00 DJ. electric 2.15 Smith & Evans 12.00 Total Communications 10.00 Bob's Hardware 42.83 Jones Standard Service 595.00 Doubleday Bros. & Co. 57.23 U.S. Postmaster 55.21 Menzo Howe 55.00 STREET DEPARTMENT Timothy Boucher Sr. 36.48 13.20 29.87 20.00 21.00 13.13 PARK DEPARTMENT Village of Nashville Water & Sewer Dept. 125.00 EQUIPMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT Larke Buick & Chev. 12,191.00 Root Spring Scraper Co. 3,158.00 There was much discussion on the new sewer extensions. Motion made by Tom Oleson to do only grant-eligible portions of the sewer extensions. The cost to be *450.00 for new hookups - approximately *750.00 for new sewer users. 'Any cost over runs to be divided between sewer runs. The maximum cost would be *1,500.00 which includes a *300.00 over ride. Supported by Ted Spoelstra. Yes - Ray Hinckley, John Mson, Jerry Kent, Tom Oleson, Ted Spoelstra. No - Ruth Hughes. Motion Carried. Tim Smith, Director of Public Services and Safety, reported we have filed for Emergency Funds for snow removal. Jerry Kent made the motion to transfer *800.00 from Police wages to Police Gas & Oil. Supported by Ray Hinckley. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Tim Smith presented a snowmobile route through Nashville and recommended adoption of this route. Ray Hinckley made the motion to accept the snow­ mobile route through Nashville with a curfew of 11:00 p.m. weekdays, Sunday through Thursday, and 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. All Ayes. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn made by Jerry Kent and supported by Ruth Hughes. George Frith, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Feb.24,1977 Driver of the Year named in Michigan MEN'S BIG BEN Matched Work Sets Choose from... • Spruce Green • Olivewood Shirts’699 Paints A quality product made by... WRANGLER” Variety Store 115-117 N. MAIN 20 YEARS NEW in NASHVILLE NASHVILLE LANSING---A. 46-year-old grandfather of seven was named Michigan Driver of the Year here Tuesday (February 22) by Secretary of State Richard H. Austin. Edward C. Carr, of 8934 Avoca Road, Avoca, a driver for the Earl C. Smith Trucking Company topped 11 other finalists for the title. The award was made during the Michigan Trucking Association’s 29th annual Driver of the Year banquet, held at the Lansing Civic Center. Carr was presented with the grand trophy, a savings bond and diamond ring, by Mr. Austin following the announcement. His wife Virginia, was presented with a dozen red roses. A 26-year veteran driver for the company, Carr has a total of 30 years experience with the industry, He has driven over 1,620,000 miles, all without an accident. Eddie, as he prefers to be known, recalls his first rig as a 1946 straight truck that he began driving 30 years ago. Today, he handles a large semi, running a peddle operation in Michigan’s Thumb area. . A good natured individual, he is well liked by his customers and fellow employees as well. He is known to go out of his way to Water Chapter. His family is assist a customer, and many active in the Church of Christ of consider him a valued friend. Fargo. The Carr’s are parents of four children, with one still at home, and seven grandchildren. He is a Phone 945-9554 member of Transport for Christ for Want-ads! and a charter member of the Blue Motorcycle Insurance See or Call... Norma Shance Stan Trumble Mary Trumble uAuto-Ownerslnsiiranct 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 2,1977 — Page 3 Former teacher-band director dies— Former band director of the Nashville Public Schools and elementary teacher in the Maple Valley School system, Ennis Fleming, 71, 403 Middle Road, died Monday, Feb. 21 at Watermans Memorial Hospital in Eustis, Florida! Fleming started teaching in Nashville in 1937, and retired as a teacher from the Maple Valley school system in 1970. He was born July 24, 1905 in Sault St. Marie, Michigan. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 at Vogt Funeral Home. He was buried at Lakeview Cemetary, Fleming was a member of the United Methodist Church of Nashville, Masonic Lodge 255, and the Michigan Education Association. He is survived by his wife Frances; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Pauline) Chrispelle of Lansing and Mrs. Allen (Janice) Stooks of Casa Granda, California; one sister, Mrs. R.L.Stonehouse; and three grandchildren. 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March 10 - Bull Ring Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office. March 14 - 4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension Office. March 15 - 4-H Personal Appearance Leaders Planning Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. March 16 - Waste Management Tour & Meeting, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., watch for details. March 21 - 25 - Farmers’ Week, Michigan State University. April 1-2 - 4-H Leader Workshop, Photography, Kettunen Center. April 4 - Barry County MAEH Council Meeting, 1:30 p.m. Executive Board, 2 p.m. entire board, Extension Office, Hastings. April 5 - College Day Event, 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Reservation blanks at Hastings, Extension Office. April 11 - 4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension Office. THANK-YOU I wish to express my appreciation for the many cards, letters, flowers and calls extended to me while I was in the hospital and since convelescing at home. Clifton Baker Castleton Township Board of Review The Castleton Township Board of Review will meet at the TOWNSHIP HALL in Nashville on Monday, March 14 and on Tuesday, March 15 and as many other days as needed to review and correct the assessment roll and hear any objections thereto. HOURS: 9 a .m. to 12 noon, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Average Multiplier 1.0341 8951 1.00 1.0099 Agricultural Commercia -Industrial... Residential I will be at the TOWNSHIP HALL each Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon until further notice and on March 9, 10, 11 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the purpose of explaining individual valuations or assisting with other information relative to assessments and/or property tax rebates and other forms of tax relief. Justin W. Cooley Castleton Township Supervisor Don’t Be PLAIN, Have... Federal Fertilizer Chick Day is coming! NOW TAKING ORDERS PLEASE HAVE ORDERS IN BY AAARCH 15! FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. 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DRY SNOW - The Department of Agriculture reports that our recent thaw produced relatively little flooding because most of this winter’s snow has been “dry", with less than one-fifth the moisture of “wet” snow. Also, the pre-snow ground was dry, State Representative soaking up water. BAD MEAT - The House has unanimously approved HB 4063, which expands present laws on FIRST LAW - The first 1977 bill for the President and Congress to illegal possession of game birds signed into law is SB 4, which do everything possible to obtain or animals to include parts of bars employer-paid insurance an accounting of Americans such animals. Thus if a person premiums from being included in missing in action in Southeast had a wing of an illegally-killed ■household income when Asia. eagle, he would have to pay as if considering property tax credits. ENERGY DECLINE - A former he had the whole bird. This should now increase the energy advisor to the President SHORT WEEK? - House Bills credits of many people who has forecast that availability of 4153 and 4154 would allow local America’s energy supplies will school districts to institute fourqualify. LOTTERY MONEY Many begin to decline by 1980, upsetting day school weeks in order to production and conserve members have co-sponsored HB industrial energy. The 4139, which would put all state personal lifestyles. Michigan requirement for 900 hours of may be particularly hard-hit lottery profits into the state instruction per year would not school aid fund rather than the through our dependence on cars. change, but schools would be general fund as is now the case. A ENERGY IDEAS - At the same allowed to give it over less than similar bill passed the House but time, a House Republican task 180 days as is required now. This force was proposing ways to help could save energy during the not the Senate last session. MIA RESOLUTION - The House, save energy in Michigan: “long weekends”. the Senate and the Governor have increased state subsidies to VETERANS’ BONUS’ Some all supported a resolution calling commuter mass transit; tax two years after the program began, there are still several thousand eligible Michigan Vietnam-era veterans who have BOARD OF REVIEW not yet put in their claims for VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP bonuses. Write Veterans Bonus Office, 111 W. Mount Hope, Vermontville Township Board of Review meets Monday Lansing 48913, or call (517) 373­ and Tuesday, March 14 & 15 in the Fire Barn, 9 a.m. to 12 8772. A weekly report from— Ernest Nash noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Real Property........... Personal Property... Estimated Multiplie ..... 42.37% ....... 50.00% ............................ 1.181 Bobbi Hoefler Vermontville Township Clerk Maple Valley school8 Monday, March 7 Lasagna, . com, orange juice, peanut butter sandwich, milk. Tuesday, March 8 John Deere 40-hp 2040 Hamburgers, French fries, fruit jello, cookies, milk. Wednesday, March 9 Chili and crackers, pears, peanut butter sandwich, cake, milk. Thursday, March 10 Hot dogs, French fries, applesauce, pickle sticks, milk. Friday, March 11 Macaroni and cheese, tuna sandwich, green beans, pears, milk. Bellevue Emergency Service Easter Seal campaign The officers for the club are: The Bellevue Emergency Chris Miller; Service Team held a Valentines President,, party at Mr. & Mrs. Charles VicePresident, Charles Brumm; Brumm’s onFeb. 12th for their C. Secretary, Pat Hammond; Treasurer, Delva Paton; B. Club. There was 14 adults and 10 Reporters, Rita Starkey and Pat children. A pot luck dinner was Hammond. If anyone would like to join, served and there was candy and they may contact Reita^Starkey valentines for the children. We had our regular meeting at 726-0315, or Charles Brumm - 726­ Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hammond’s on 0336. We would like more members. Feb. 19th. Reita Starkey We have a meeting every 3rd * Reporter: B.E.S.T. Saturday night at different members’ homes. 4-H veterinary science members needed— Veterinary Science is one of the by increasing membership in the newer 4-H project areas and 4-H Veterinary Science project leaders are available, according Anyone interested in joining to Dick Hill, Extension 4-H Youth should call one of them for more Agent for Barry County. It dealsf information. Shirley Collins, 671­ with maintaining the health of 5479, Betsy Dill, 623-8630, or animals associated with people, Janelie Iles, 671-5379. Hill adds including pets, as well as the that this project is designed for large animals. Project materials young people aged 9-19. study the anatomy of the various animals, some aspects of animal first aid, recognition of animal pests - diseases and parasites. HELP WANTED: with driving In addition to the health experience. Contact Citizens problems of animals, this project Elevator, Vermontville (726­ area also deals with certain 0514). ________aspects of human health. It is a SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: project which is interesting and by ~ Michigan challenging and one which could Approved lead to the development of a Department of Health. Call career in the' field, according to MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Hill. There are many careers Phone 543-0173. (tfn) related to the Veterinary Science FOR SALE: 1964 VW engine,' besides becoming a Veterinarian. runs real good. Ph. 945-5262. Three Barry County people Hastings. ________________ have just recently attended a workshop for 4-H Leaders at For Want Ads — Phone Kettunen Center and are anxious 945-9554 Hastings to share what they have learned Action-Ads VILLAGE ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: Here’s lively performance you can take home TODAY A glance at the 2040 tells you this one's much more than "just” a barnyard specialist. Sure — the 2040’s physical size combined with its straight-line shuttle shift, power steering, hydraulics, differential lock and many more features make it a real barnyard specialist. But... a draft-sensing 3-point hitch, “live” PTO, variable-speed diesel engine and 8speed transmission tell you the 2040 is equally prepared for many jobs outside the confines of the barnyard. Hang a loader on the front or a plow on the rear — that’s only two of many choices^ You • can count on the 40-hp 2040 to get most any job done. Stop in today and see this agile 40-hp "jackof-all-trades" 2040. Regardless of the size or type of your operation, it'll be time well spent. tayne Lake Odessa, Michigan Ph:374-8835 NEW WINTER HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 to 5:30 Saturday 7:30 to Noon Girl Scout receives highest award— The annual meeting of the Michigan Capitol Girl Scout council was held at Peoples Church in East Lansing on Feb. 24,1977. After the business of the council and election of new board members a luncheon was held and tradiqnally at that time recognition is given the adult members of the council who have rendered outstanding service. The three recgonitions awarded by the board of directors include, a Certificate of Service, a Certificate of Appreciation, and the highest honor, the Thanks Badge. The membership of the council has 1027 registered adults which by in large are all volunteers who give many hours of service to the scouting program. This year four Thanks Badges were awarded, one going to Mrs. Wendall (Dema) Wright,, a Vermontville Girl Scout volunteer. In the 10 years she has served the scouts in such capasities as Brownie Leader, Junior Leader, Cadette Leader, Day Camp director for the area, trainer, held craft workshops for the council and for 5 years was Cont., page6col. 4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual ViHuge Election will bs held in ths Village of__ NASHVILLE _(Precinct No. _) State of Michigan = AT------------ = NASHVILLE VILLAGE HAL within said Village on Monday, March 14,1977 FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, VIZ/ Three Trustees — Full Term (two year) One Trustees — To Fill Vacancy (one year) Notice Relative to Opening and Closing of the Polls ELECTION LAW, ACT 116, P. A. 1954 SECTION 720. On the day of any election, the polls shall be opened al 7 o'clock In H* forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock In the afternoon Olid no longer. Ewjy qualified elector present and in line al the polls at the hour prescribed for the dosing thereof shall be allowed to vole vole. THE POLLS of said election will be open at 7 o’clock a. m. and will remain open until 8 o’clock p. m. of said day of election. Village Clerk �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 2,1977 — Page 5 Professional writer-poet to guide creative writing in Maple Valley Monday, Feb. 28 MEET THE AUTHOR DAY Maple Valley H.S. All Day 8:00-8:25 - Coffee, faculty. 8: 25-9:22 - 1 Hour, U.S. History: Customs, etc. on Africa 9: 26-10:23 - 2 hour, Myths and Novels classes 10: 27-11:24 - 3 hour. Composition and Drama classes 11: 30-12:05-Lunch 12: 05-1:45 - Core Group I I: 45-3:15 - Core Group II 7: 00-7:30 - Community Group Lions Club with dinner provided. Mark Wangberg For some students in Maple Wangberg has had poetry Valley Public Schools, the craft published in numerous of writing will take on added magazines including THE dimension within the next few GREENFIELD REVIEW, weeks. FOLK), THE CIMERRON Mark Wangberg, professional REVIEW, OMABA (Nigeria), writer and poet, will be visiting and GREEN HORSE FOR classes and guiding creative POETRY. writers for fjve full days during He spent school year 1973-74 in the month of March. the Mayflower School, Nigeria, Sponsored by the Michigan West Africa, as English teacher Council for the Arts (MCA) and creative writing supervisor. Writer in Schools program, This is Wangberg’s second year Wangberg, 24, comes to Maple as an MCA sponsored Creative Valley with a list of credits Writer in Schools. impressive for a person twice his A 1975 cum laude graduate of age. Alma College, Wangberg Wangberg has been editor of iscertified to teach K Art and the PINE RIVER literary English. He presently works as magazine for three years, resident advisor at Gellston Hall, founded Jack in the Box Press, Alma College. * Wangberg comes to Maple has made presentations at the Michigan Joint Legislative Valley Schools at the impetus of Committee on the Arts, Lansing, the Eaton Intermediate School 1975, and at the Michigan Art District who wrote a grant Education Association application on behalf of Maple Valley and Potterville Public Conference in 1976. Schools and was awarded ten days of residency to be split between the two districts. CAKE DECORATING Maple Valley schools’ five — All Occasions — residency days are being planned and coordinated by Mrs. Albert Sandy Priddy (Dorothy) Carpenter, English Phone 852-9706 Department Chairman at Maple Valley Junior Senior High School. Tuesday,March 1 Maplewood Elementary (Vermontville) and Maple Valley H.S. 8: 00-8:30-Coffee 8: 30-9:40 -4th graders, selected 9: 40-11:30-5th graders, selected I1: 30-12:00 - Lunch at Maplewood (afternoon at high school) 12:00-1:06 - 7th and 8th grade English, Voisin & Ripple 1: 10-2:07 - Minorities - Honors (slides on Nigerian culture) 2: 11-3:10 - 8th grade English, Rosin - Writing-reading exercise 3: 15-4:00 Language Arts Department meet, plan, prepare 6: 00 - PotLuck Language Arts Department at Carpenters, visiting, ideas, family and friends 7: 00-Adult Ed students (English, History, etc.) Reading, Writing, PURINA HORSE WORKERS With 100 Lb. CHOW PURCHASE • Omolene Checkers • Omolene • S wee ten a • Horse Chow Checkers Farmers Best Check-R-Mix - THRU MARCH 8 - FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings • Phone 945-9926 Wednesday, March 30 Vermontville 6:00-7:30 p.m. - Guest of Council of Churches. Location: Congregational Church, Vermontville. Potluck dinner and M>hour presentation by Poet on Nigerian literature and culture. Thursday, March 31 Fuller Street School and Maple Valley H.S. 8:00-8:30 - Coffee, faculty 8: 30-9:40 - Selected Assembly on Nigeria; 4th and5th graders 9: 40-11:30 . Selected, individualizes exercises I1: 30-12:00 Lunch at Fuller Street School (afternoon at high school) 12:00-1:30 - Core Groups I & II, editing final selections, critiques Outdoor^ recreation grant applications due by March 15— LANSING—Michigan communities seeking funds for outdoor recreation facilities must file grant pre-applications for Federal Land and Water Conservation Funds by March 15 of this year, says the Department of Natural Resources. “Government units will have plenty of competition for grants,” notes James Beers of the DNR’s Recreation Services Division. “Although we expect to get between $6 and $7 million in matching federal funds for Michigan projects, we have received local request for up to $23 million in the past.” Types of projects eligible for the Department of Interior funds, administered through the DNR’s Grants-in-Aid~ Section, cover a wide range of outdoor recreation programs. The funds are available on a 50- THANK-YOU The JeffByington family would like to thank the fire departments, friends and family for helping us when our house burned Feb. 2, 1977. May the Lord bless each one of you. In Christ, Jeff, Barb, Jason and Barry Byington 25% OFF Exercise Tuesday, March 22 Maple Valley H.S. All Day 8:00-8:25-Coffee, faculty 8: 25-9:22 -1 hour, U.S. History 9: 26-10:23 - 2 hour, World History 10: 27-11:24 - 3 hour, 7th graders and a few 8th graders 11: 24-12:30-Lunch 12: 30-1:40 Core Group I, Critique meetings I: 40-3:15 - Core Group II, grades 9-12 3:15- Language Arts Department meets with Poet. Topic: How to elicit good writing from students Action Ads “Billy Graham will be on T.V. channels the week of March 7th (see local papers for channels and hours).” A rebroadcast of Pontiac Crusade. NEED A CARPENTER? General remodeling and repair. Kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, closets, ceilings, we specialize in small jobs. Donald Langham 852­ 9300 Nashville. Licensed and insured contractor. (3-1) Phone 945-954 for Want-ads! percent matching basis, lor acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation lands and facilities. The DNR works with communities throughout the year to assist in the application process and development of fundable projects. . While only governmental units may apply for the grants, citizen organizations with specific projects in mind can contact their city, township or county officials with offers to help with the project planning, Beers suggests. Questions regarding project eligibility may be directed to either the DNR Grants-in-Aid Section (517-373-1750) or Recreation Services Division (517-373-1660) in Lansing. Neither number is toll free. I: 30-3:10 - Core Groups I & II, Presentations, read own works program, evaluation. Booklet to be produced later, Journalism. 3:30 - Language Arts faculty if desired 6: 00- Dinner Guest, Martins 7: 30 - Guest of joint PTOs from Vermontville and Nashville. Location: Maplewood School. Presentation - Readings of own works and works'by students. Friday, April 1 Kellogg Street School Nashville And Maple Valley H.S. 8: 00-8:30 - Coffee, faculty 8: 30-9:40 - Selected 5th graders 9: 40-11:30- Selected 6th graders I1: 30-12:00 - Lunch at Kellogg (afternoon at high school) 12:10-1:10 - Art, crafts, masks, shrines 1: 10-2:10 Art, ceramics, sculptures, shrines 2: 10-3:10 - 9th graders, writing techniques Professional Business Directory LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, Nashville Ph. 852-9691 St. Cyril CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Michael Howell Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a. m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8:00 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS lst& 3rd Thursday each mo. at 7:00 p.m. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to Attend EWING WELL DRILLING Well Drilling & Repair 2 inch through Commercial Ph. (517) 726-0088 , Vermontville Auto Service Center TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS Use your Mobil Credit Card or Mich. Bank Americard • BRAKES - GASOLINE QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 �Maple VaRay Nam, Naehville, Michigan, Wedneeday, March 2,1977 - Page 6 Cub scout pack 649 Blue & Gold Banquet— Saturday right February 26, 15777 we held our annual Blue and Gold Banquet. Each den decorated tables for this event. Everything looked so nice and we had a beautiful turn out, and lots of good food to eat. The balor guard presented the colors while the Star Spangled Banner was played. Lee Everett one of the scout fathers gave the invocation and then we all took our plates and walked through the food line filling our plates with all kinds of goodies. After dinner, Cubmaster Don Martin welcomed everyone and introduced our guests leaders and committee members. Our guest of honor was Mr Larry Parker and family from District 2. Pack 294 of Lansing. Mr. Parker with the help of our awards chairman Denny Hale gave out the awards. Mr. Parker presented a spectacular awards ceremony. He was dressed as Akela and he held a candle light ceremony. Three boys received Bobcat badges: Youngs, Wallace & R. Myere, 5 received Wolf badges: T. O’Brien, J. Shovan, T. Gorman, B. Freelan and Adkins. 3 received Bear badges, J. O’Brien, Hubble & Waldren. 3 new webelas received their colors: J. O'Brien, D. Hale & J. Weiler. Extra arrows went to J. Wieler, Hale & Gillig. Webelo awards went to, Wyskawski. Hall, Dickinson,Everett, Franks, Resseguie, Whitmore. These all received the athletic award: Resseguie, Franks, Everett & Whitmore also received the scientist Resseguie also received swimming and Whitmore, citizens. The Presidential award was presented to the pack and each boy leader, and committee member received a three star patch for their uniform. The summer time pack award was also given to the pack and each den leader received a ribbon for 3 extra events during the summer of *76. 2 leaders also received awards for 2 years service as den leaders and had completed all requirements they were Shiela Wallace and Gerry Hall. Judy Gardner was the other leader toreceive some awards but she is vacationing and was not there. Don Martin and Esther Martin received similar awards at a Banquet they attended in Grand Ledge for Leaders in February. Each den also presented a skit and then we had some announcements. The Banquet came to a close with a reading about the first Scout Lord Baden •ir'Zr ☆ >r ☆ ■ft’☆☆☆ ☆ ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ ☆ THE REDKEN EXPERIENCE •ftr ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Razor’s Edge firmly believes that any woman who cares about herself can be beautiful. This means treating yourself well! And being treated well. Powell and how Scouting came to America 67 years ago. Every boy them said the Scout promise and law of the pack and we closed with a chain circle and taps, i would like to thank everyone for the job well done and a perfect evening. Reporter Esther Martin Cub scout pack 649 Due to the bad weather we have had this winter our January pack meeting was postponed until February. On this night we held our rocket race derby. The boys did a real good job. They were given two pieces of wood, some wire, propeller and fins and were told to construct a rocket. They received these kits in December so they had lots of time to do a good job. Each den had a turn at launching his rocket They had a turn at launching his rocket They had a long rubber band that they wound up inside the rocket and then placed them on the rocket launcher and the first one to the other end of the room won the race. The winners were Den 1, Scott Venton, Den 2, Robbie Weiler, Den 3, Timmy Gorman, Den 4, Jay O’Brien, and Webelns, Robbie Franks. Reporter Esther Martin 5th & 6th grade basketball banquet this Friday nite There will be a 5th and 6th grade boys and girls basketball banquet on Friday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Please bring own table service, one meat dish, plus one other dish to pass. If there are four or more members in your family, please bring three dishes to pass. Hope to see you there. Another seasonal problem: Predacious domestic dogs LANSING—Man’s best friend can be deer’s worst enemy, particularly at this stage of winter. State conservation officers from Escanaba to Lansing have reported complaints of dogs wearing down and killing deer in recent weeks. Department of Natural Resources officials say the problem is just beginning to get serious. “Ninety-nine percent of the problem comes from domestic dogs whose owners allow them to run free,” says Robert S. Huff, District Wildlife Biologist in Cadillac. “Most people don’t think of their house pet as predacious animal that goes on hunting sprees at night. night.” “I’ve seen little beagles and terriers travel in a pack and most people have no conception that their dog is running deer.” His comments are echoed by Joseph E. Vogt of the DNR’s Wildlife Division in Lansing. “We’re hoping residents- of rural areas will keep their dogs confined during these months,” Vogt says. “Family pets of a gentle nature often become vicious torturers of the deer, especially when they run in a pack. State law authorizes all law enforcement officers to destroy dogs confined during these months,” State law authorizes all law enforcement officers to destroy dogs chasing deer. Last year, conservation officers responded to 1,059 complaints and removed 216 attacking dogs. The number of unreported incidents may be even greater—unofficial estimates place the annual killing of deer by dogs at 5,000. Bob Timmer, DNR Conservation Executive, says real problems develop when snow forms an icy crust as the days get warmer and the nights are cold. Most dogs can easily run on the crust but the deer break through, “Dogs can run a deer down in nothing flat,” he says, adding the deer become easy prey when they start to yard, that is, concentrate in a relatively small area. Problems are compounded when the food supply diminishes and the deer’s energy is drained. Huff says that problems in Cadillac only began during the past two weeks. Prior to that time, snow was loose, making it hard for dogs to outrun the deer. Girl scout receives highest award, Cont. from page 4 area Chairman over the six towns of our area. From all of the many girls who have been in her troops over the years, and the fellow Leaders who have served with her, we say; Congratulations Dema, we know it was well deserved; and our Thanks to you also for being a Vermontville Girl Scout. Notice CLOVERLEAF CLASS will meet in tiie Community Room Thurs. March 3 at 12:30 and have postponed Rec. meeting with dessert smorgasbord and gift exchange. Bring a poem reading or interesting place you have visited and your table service. PHONE 945-9554 — for — Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. OPEN LETTER We recently listened to an address in which the speaker said success in any line depends upon one’s usefulness. In other words, we succeed or we fail in proportion to our^usefulness to the people we serve. We have always believed in that idea. Every improvement we have made, each item of new equipment, each new service has been added with' a view to in­ creasing our usefulness to our patrons. WANT-ADS NOTICES FUNERAL HOMES Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 Like the very special personal attention you 'get every time you visit a fine hair styling salon. ft Razor’s Edge specializes in The Redken ☆ Experience, a combination of science, pro­ fessional treatments, service and an entire collection of hair and skin products to use at home. ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ft ft ft Call for an appointment. Start your experience today. At... RAZOR’S EDGE HAIRDESIGNERS For Men and Women • Styling • Permanents • Frosting • Coloring • Highlighting Located above Birkes ft ft Shoe Store! ☆ HAIRDESIGNERS . . IN HASTINGS Buds Duds Square Dance Sat. March 5 Kellogg School, Nashville 8-11 p.m., refreshments and finger foods furnished. Guest most welcome. Bud Gillespei caller, Arthur Shaw cueing rounds. PLEASE: If you have old newspapers or glass take them to the pump house at Putnam Park. The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts re-cycle these items to get operating funds. The boys appreciate your help. If you need someone to pick up your papers call 852-0760. The PROFESSIONAL SHOP Tuesday thru Saturday Community events ... Ph: 948-8767fftt . ft ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftfrfr All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. SOCIETY OF COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS The next meeting of the Society of Compassionate Friends will be held March 15,8 p.m. at the home of Jacqueline O’Neill, 4369 Delta River Drive, Lansing. The meeting is open to all bereaved parents and friends. Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. �O Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 2,1977 — Page 7 Family Tree" to be performed at M.V area sports news Maple Valley finishes regular season ‘t? t?.. <?!•$ The Varsity basketball team ended its 17 game regular season last week by winning two league games. Tuesday’s home contest was against Vestaburg. Poor play and shooting hampered the Lions but they managed to finish on top 61­ 59. M.V. beat Vestaburg at the free throw line. Duane Schantz and Mark Benton both connected for 15 points each. Andy Joostbems netted 8 points, Brian Mitchell 7, Pete Benton 6, Mike Hamilton and Pat Powers each contributed 3 points and Doug Halsey 2. Friday’s victory came at the The Maple Valley junior play, “We Shook the Family Tree”, will be presented at the high school auditorium Thursday and Friday, March 24 and 25, at 8 p.m. A special matinee for senior citizens will be presented at 2:15 p.m. free of charge. The comedy is under the direction fo.Mr. Joe Bogar. Reserved seat tickets are now on sale at the high school. Admission prices are 75 cents for students and ! 1.25 for adults. Cast members are Lisa Tyler, Shirly O’dell, Richard Taylor, Randy Furlong, Craig Symonds, Dave Williams, Brenda Cushing, Gretchen Hartenburg, Linda Pomeroy, Georgia Sistis, Scott Ommen Kathy Dixson, Julia Clements, Debbie Platte, Mike Burrill, Kevin Mix, Denise Fassett, Kenny Hall, Lynn Jarrard, Becky Fox, Pam Browne, Debbie Tupper, Cliff Byington, and Raymond Viele. expense of the Saranac Redskins. came up with a big rebound. On An 18 point first quarter gave the an assist from Mark Benton, Lions their first advantage. Mark Duane Schantz scored. Again Benton netted 10 of the 16 points Mitchell rebounded and on an scored in the second quarter to assist from Duane Schantz, give the visiting Lions a 34-27 Mitchell scored for the Lions. Joe advantage over Saranac. The Jarvie entered the game and Lions continued to widen the scored on a 3 point play. Maple margin of-victory to as many as Valley outscored Saranac 11-4 in 14 points until a late fourth the last 2:45 to win by a score of quarter surge by the Redskins 66 - 55. Mark Benton led MV scorers narrowed the margin to 3 points. People once believed that salamanders were unaffected by With the score 54-51 in favor of with 18 points. Healso had 7 fire and could quench it by the chill of their bodies. Valley, Andy Joostbems went to assist. Duane Schantz and Brian the line and connected on a 1 and Mitchell each added 12 points. 1. Saranac’s next attempt to Pete Benton netted a season high score failed and Brian Mitchell 14 points, Andy Joostbems scored 5 points, Joe Jarvie' 3, Doug Halsey 2, Pat Powers, Les Murphy and Mike Hamilton aided in the Lion victory. Junior varsity wins two games The Friday game ended regular season'play for the Lions. The Junior Varsity finally record could be very frustrating, received what they have been but working with these boys Their season record is 13-4 SATURDAY, MARCH 5 working for all season by made the season go very rapidly inducing an 11 game winning streak which MV will put on the defeating Vestaburg 66-56 and and we had a lot of fun,” says CHOP SUEY & FRIED CHICKEN line Monday night at Haslett as Saranac 53-40. In the Vestaburg Coach Ruohonen. “It was very Serving 5 to 7 p.m. - Open to the Public game Ken Hansbarger had 13 good for these boys to finish the they begin district tournament action against Bath. pts., Cam Jarrard 9, and Jeff season with two wins.” Slocum, Tom Curd, and Jeff W — i ve seen iota mat cer­ aouus interested in continuing [ ana outer aspects ot U.Scholesterc Zemke added 8 pts. each. Tom 1 Watergate eras educat the tain food supplements, along him fron Gurd lead Maple with 14 points in ■wights,, were exlions? He the Saranac game while Ken action tive in helping a remind h Hansbarger added 12 pts. weight. I would has eaten' “Finishing the season with a 4-13 ite House tary advice NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY PENNY SUPPER ® • i fai. kt k zs zsl *4 J® Ike ■irnti hi Junior varsity loses at MontabelaThe Maple Valley Junior Varsity lost their second exciting game in a row to the Montabella Mustangs 68-55. The young lions were leading 55-51 with four minutes remaining only to have a cold shooting streak hit at the wrong time and Montabella surged ahead. Ken Hansbarger lead the lions with 16 points and Jeff Zemke added 15 to pace the lions. Maple Valley plays Vestaburg at home Tuesday night and finish the season at Saranac on Friday. lated . new White ml to tat. Iso it us end of the d counsel n, who to iecLMddthe istlmated paid for bye ig grve. drive. These r sr*''"*** i WE ARE NOW A h redoes DRY CLEANING ok « She ”S Michigan National Bank th rnooi *1 OPEN AU DAY :inal Did you know? An imperious command made history on March 10, 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the first distinct telephone message. Bell’s words, “Come her, Watson, I want you,” were directed to his assistant, Thomas Watson, who was on another floor of the house. Early telephones, including a replica of Bell’s first phone, are on display in the Communications section of in Henry Ford Museum Dearborn, Michigan. 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It i style. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 2,1977 - Page 8 Maple Valley honor roll HONOR ROLL 12TH GRADE Sherry Augustine, Jesse Barnhart, Vicki' Bennett, Anne Boughton (All A), Chris Bracy, Pamela Butler, Eileen Carrigan,(All A), Nadine Cole, David Christensen (All A), Kelly Copen, Craig Curtis, Vicki Dean, Lou Decker, ' Shelly Dunkelberger, Marva Fowler, Rose Frith, Anita Furlong, Teresa Furlong, Debbie Gurd, Gary Hamilton, Paul Hammond, Julie Hartenburg, Donald Hickey, Sherry Hummel, Joe Jarvie, David Kalnbach (All A), Kathy Knoll, Phyllis Durta, Pamela Lake, Tina Madison, Linda Main, Colleen Moon, Debbie Morrison, Les Murphy, Pamela Musser, Steven Obenour, Debby Peake, Dawn Pluff, Pat Powers, Trudy Rathburn, Mark Shipman, Myrna Sixberry (All A), Randy Snow, Doug Sutfin, Sylvia Treadwell, Debra Trumble, Kathy Vincent, Tammy Wolff (All A), Robbin Wood, Robyn Yarger, Kim Zemke (All A). 11 TH GRADE Mary Bolinger, Diane Brown (AU A), Diane Bursley, LueUa Dale, Kathy Dixson, Marcia Elliston, Carolyn Fassett, Denise Fassett, Joanna Fender, Harold Ferguson (All A), Rebecca Fox, Bart Frith, Randy Furlong, Kathy Garvey (All A), Doug Halsey, Mike Hamilton, Kris Hammond, Teresa Harp, Gretchen Hartenburg, Cathy Heald, James Horn, Kim Landwa, Andrew Lukasewycz, Steven MacKenzietAll A), Cheri Janousek, Cam Jarrard, Cheryl Keech (All A), Teresa Kent, Jasper Miles, Lisa Musser, Scott Ommen, Laurie Perkins, Jim Pierce, Lynda Pomeroy, Mark Puf’paff, Scot Rice, Bobbie Roberts, Joni Scramlin, Dione Shaw (All A), Mike Shilton, Julie Shook, Alicia Smith, Karen Tebo, Cathy Toman, Leasa Tyler, Kendall Viele, Raymond Viele (AU A), Kirby Wilmore, Jeff Zemke. 10TH GRADE Carla Aspinall, David Alexander, Debora Bacon (All A), Tracey Baker, Chris Barrette, . Beth Beebe, Kert Braden, Jeanette Carroll, Karen Christensen (All A), Donnie Crawford, Vickie David, Julie DeCamp, Cindy Elliston, Doug Fassett, Scott Feighner, KeUy Foote, Teriy Frith (All A), Nolan Goodner, Tom Gurd, Kaye Hughes, Carmaine Janousek, Andy Joostberns, Kevin Kilpatrick, Kathy Kirby, KeUi KnoU, Kris Koetje, Cathy Kraai, Debby Laurie (All A), Rick Lewellyn, Kent MacDonald, Kathryn Matson, Sandra Maurer, Bonnie May, Brent Moore, Donna Morrison, Cinda Murphy, Brenda Musser, Helen Nelson, Laurie Oaster, Diane Pluff, Marion Schaeff, Debbie Secord, David Shepperly, Trudy Slocum, Debbie Steinbrecher, Debbie Sutfin, Karen Swift, Melissa Tate, Quentin Ward, David WeUs, SheUy Wolff (All A), Sandy Wright. * 9TH GRADE Tuesday Aspinall, Cheryl Bacon, Julie Barlow, Susanna Barnhart, Chris Beebe, Kim BeU, Rusty Blakely, Kathy Christopher, John Davis, Dawn Dulyea, Laura Eaton, Karen Fager, Sharon Fox, Susan Fox (AU A), Tammie Frank, Tim Gearhart, KeUie Haas, Chris Hamilton, Barbara Harris, Sue Hickey, Jeff Horn, Sandy Hulbert, Debbie Hummel, Kathy Hummel, Marvin Humphrey, Dennis Jarrard, Tony • NOTICE • A Public Hearing will be held at the Nashville Village Council Hall, Thursday, March 3, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the annual budget and the proposed use of General Revenue Sharing for the 1977-1978 Fiscal Year. Susan M. Corkwell Village Clerk Annual Tax Sale of Properties Delinquent for the Taxes in Barry County Lands delinquent for real property taxes of 1974, and prior years are scheduled to be offered for sale by the County Treasurer at the Court House in: Hastings on May 3,1977. The legal description of properties to be offered for sale will be published on March 9,1977, March 16,1977 and March 23,1977 in the Hastings Banner, Hastings. Allison Green State Treasurer Lansing, Michigan Michigan Deaprtment of Treasury Joostberns, Janice Lightner, Cheryl McClure, David McGinley,Jeff Mead, Sherry Morris, Denise Morrison, Marvin Munn, Cindy Murphy, James Myers (All A), Chris Price, Lora Reid, Christine Shaw, Mindy Simon, Janice Siple, Trby Sixberry, Kathy Trumble, Joyce Warner, Diana Wells, Kim Wetzel, Kenneth Wood. 8TH GRADE Pam Bishop, Dave Boomer, Pam Brown, Rhonda Bushre, Brenda Carmoney, Lorna Carrigan, Jan Catlin, Penny Cheeseman (All A), Diane Cook, Gale Cooley, Cyle Cornish, Becky Cowell, Chan Cox, Helen Crabtree, Bradley DeCamp, Lori Decker, Celia Eaton, Luella Fassett, Tammie Foote, Gordon Gardner, Denise Goodwin, Karen Gurd, Don Hampton, Allen Hapeman, Dan L. Hoffman, Dan R. Hoffman, Kim Hosey, Sherry Kraai, Loni Lee, Diane Lovejoy, Candance Mater, Dawn McCrimmon, Hoss Nichols, Gayle Partridge, Michelle Pendall, Dale Resseguie, Carleen Samann, Susan Schippel, Kathy Shaw (All A), Darla K. Sherman, Darla Sherman, Susie.Spoelstra (AU A), Donna Steinbrecher, Mark Sutfin,' Mike Trumble, Tracey Wawiernia, Angie Webb, Jeff Weiler, Dawn Wells, Cindy Wetzel, Brenda Winegar, Nancy Wolever, Renee Wright, Marsha Zinegar. Outstanding young farmer Rodney Pennock (right) was named the outstanding young farmer of the year at the Hastings Jaycee Bosses Night, Thursday evening. In photo, he receives the honor, from Norm Richardson, Jaycee president. Rodney is currently president of the Barry COunty Farm Bureau, coach of the 4-H dairy judging team, secretary-treasurer of the Barry County Holstein Assoc. He is past chairman of the Barry County young farmers, and vice-president and a member of the board of directors of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association. N News Ph t Photo Need for dogs at leader dogs for the blind Want to send your dog to School? Leader Dogs for the Blind, expecting another busy spring, needs year old German Shepherds, Labrador and Golden Retrievers. Leader Dog, the largest 7TH GRADE producing School of its kind in the Diane Andrews, Jeff Beebe, world, trains friendly dogs to be Kyle Brock, Tom Brooke, Cindy assigned to blind people, free of Brumm (All A(, Rachel CantreU, charge. The dogs are trained for Bruce Carmoney, Jeff three'jnonths prior to being Christensen, Jodi Christensen, assigned to the individual who MeUissa Coffman, Lisa Cogswell will train the fourth month with (AU A), Bruce Conklin, KeUi their new Leader. CoweU, Lawrence Dale, Julie The Rochester, Michigan, Dormer, Leonard Eaton (All A), School depends upon Richard Elliston, MicheUe Frith, contributions of eligible dogs Cory Furlong, Rodney Godbey, (friendly, healthy, and Linda Hall, Alan Hamilton, KeUy intelligent) for its training Hamilton, Sheri Harshman, material. No dogs are purchaser^ Rachel Hartenburg, Ken Leader Dog maintains a constant Heavyside, Mike Hull, Debbie training program,’ winter and Hummell, Steve Hummel, Sandy summer, good weather arid bad. Kalnbach (All A), Mike KeUy, It is necessary to have at least 150 Eva Kirby, Robin Kurtz, Douglas Lovejoy, Charlene Martin, Coby dogs, preferably more, on hand Mateer, Lorraine Me CleUand at all times. The Leader Dogs School (A11 A), Tom McMillen, Dominic Morawski, Kim Nagle, Mark maintains a puppy program that O’Brien, Dan Ridge, Melanie produces approximately 40 Rogers, Mark Rushford, Sonja percent of the training stock, so Pike, Doug Root, Carol Scobey, 60 percent of the dogs used must Connie Segur, Tammie Spillane, come from families who no Linda Steinbrecher, Carla Sutfin, longer have need for a big dog in Tim Tobias, Vonda Turban, Kurt Tuckey, Nyle Wells, Wendy Wolfe, Eric Wolff (All A), Robin Wright. the house. Leader Dogs receive the best of care during their four month training period. Upon graduation a Leader Dog has total dedication, tender loving care, from the person who depends upon him for safe travel. The contributor receives a photograph of the Leader Dog team if the dog trains successfully. If the dog is rejected, it will be returned to the owner, if desired. If not, it will be placed in a good home. For further information, write LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND. 1039 South Rochester Road, Rochester. Michigan 48063. ENERGY-MATE CUT HEAT BILL SAVE ENERGY Supplement your present Attention Parents Are your children fully protected against childhood disease? Are you sure? Many children have missed out on one or more of their vaccinations and remain vulnerable to serious, even fatal illness. Polio, measles, mumps, rebeUa, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis - all of these diseases can be prevented, but all still strike unvaccinated children. Check your records. If your children are not completely protected, or if you’re not sure, talk to your doctor or health department. Your children’s lives may depend on if. CLINIC SCHEDULE Monday, Mar. 7 9-11a.m. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 4 9-lla.m. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. The clinic is located at 208 W. Court St., Hastings. NOTICE It is REQUIRED that children be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. See It In Operation At... 2tk) years at t lie same location. 6288 E. Dowling Rd. Ph. 758-3844 Lacey SPRINGBROOK EGG FARM WE ARE OPEN... MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. SATURDAY 8:30 A.M. to 12 NOON 3895 SWIFT ROAD m NASHVILLE PHONE 852-1759 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 2,1977 — Page 9 >1 u u J 4V V* SisZMs is ^®W |L|M?llf ^sol The Maple Valley Junior and Senior High Bands presented their annual winter concert last Thursday evening in the Hioh School fivm treating the large crowd to fine music and a break in the winter monatony.. V£oat °f Ar™ ’ "Cho^le and'Capriccio Joi Chelsea Suite”, and "Block M". The junior high band played On the Street . Bartole ‘For Children and Japanese Fantasy”. ^b* ij Engagements announced H hi jjji «K (» k ? <M«fcl*f _w fc *!»• k.^! ■** "viMlati< KtB ejnam -MB MGS PS B LVj fflSuifai iaimtai Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Garvey, 204 E. - Francis, Nashville, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rex Ann, to Dion L. Rasey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rasey, S. Hager Road, Nashville. Dion and Rex Ann are both 1976 graduates from Maple Valley High School. Rex Ann is employed by Greens Apparel in East Lansing. Dion is employed by Rasey Construction of Nashville. A July wedding is being planned. '• Mr. and Mrs. John Keith Fisher of 861 N. Rochester Rd. Oxford wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca to Duane Smith, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell 0. Smith of 11789 Vermontville Hwy, Vermontvill. Rebecca is a 1973 graduate of Romeo High School and Duane is a 1973 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Both are attending Grand Rapids Baptist College and Calvin College. A July 22, 1977 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Haigh are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sandra Susanne, to John H. Pifer, son of Lelia Pifer and the Herbert Pifer. John is a 1974 graduate of Charlotte High School, and is currently employed in Potterville. Sandra is a coop student a't Aluminum Extrusions, and will graduate from Charlotte High School in June. This past year, she served on the Maple Valley Syrup Queen’s Court. She was honored by being fisted in 1976 book of "The Society of Distinguished American High School Students.” She is also a direct descendant of Jacob Fuller, one of the original founders of Vermontville. A June wedding is being planned. Easter Seal Campaign— The 1977 Easter Seal Campaign got underway March 1 and through continues Easter Sunday, April 10. We urge your enthusiastic support of this appeal for funds to help handicapped children and adults in six counties-Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm and Ottawa. The campaign hopes to meet a $60,000 goal this .year. The campaign will include a door to door campaign which begins March 10. There are nearly 5000 volunteer marchers. Also, paper lapel lilies will be sold Saturday, March 26 in many communities. In addition coffee days will be held in participating restaurants from March 4 to March 18. The Holiday Inns are sponsoring an Easter Seals Sweepstakes. The local Easter Seal Society serves the handicapped by providing a loan equipment service, a craft and occupational therapy program, a bowling program, a resident camping program and sponsors special events. “The people of the Grand area have always Valley area responded to our needs, and I feel certain they will make it possible to increase Easter Seal services to the crippled during the coming year,” said Dan Tanase, president of the Easter Seal Board. PBB situation discussed by state Senator Richard Allen— How toxic is PBB? Last week I described it as “moderately” toxic and received criticism from some who said in effect “poison is poison.” My response to that is to say that “everything is poison” is more accurate. At some level of intake almost every substance known to man, including water, will have some deleterious health effects. In defense of the use of the term, “moderate” in relationship to PBB let me relate to you, information about the toxicity of some other common agricultural chemicals. The LD50 is commonly used scientific measurement of toxicity. It is the level that will kill 50 percent of laboratory animals. It is commonly measured in milligrams per kilogram of body weight so the lower the number the higher the toxicity. Substance LD50 PBB 21,500 Methoxycholor 5,000 Malathion 1,156 Lindane 1,000 Heptachlor 1,000 Dieldron 40 All these are chemicals for which the FDA has set tolerance levels for food. T-hey are regularly tested for and found in low levels in human food. So long as they remain under the official level the food is accepted as safe. On those rare occasions when one of these or the thousands of other substances in the federal register show up above tolerance level, immediate action is taken to stop the sale of the food and trace the source. With the exception of PBB, all those listed here are agricultural chemicals and pesticides that are or have been in very common usd. The use of Dieldron which, you can see, is approximately 530 times as toxic as PBB has been prohibited in recent years except for subterranean termite control. All the rest remain in common, though controlled, use, although this is currently being questioned for Lindane and Heptachlor, both about 21 times as toxic as PBB. So the PBB “Crisis” is a hoax, huh? A fabrication of the press and a few attorneys who hope to make a bundle? I didn’t say that. PBB In Michigan was in many ways different from the circumstances of other common toxic substances. First of all, it was accidentally introduced at high levels in animals that were directly producing meat and milk for human consumption. For some period of time in 1973 and 1974 it appeared in food in levels well above the .3 parts per million that would later be set to give a 100-fold margin of safety. PBB was also different in that it had never been intended for use in the food providing process and therefore its toxicity had not been thoroqghly studied. Thus, some questions still remain to be answered before we can be 100 percent sure of that “moderate” label. Toxicity studies are commonly done on Laboratory animals such as rats. It is always possible humans are different. Primate (monkey) studies are underway. Also, short-run toxicity may not be the same as long-term effects such as genetic mutation. So, it is possible we may have to change our minds and our tolerance levels. But for now, PBB is a moderately toxic chemical, involved in the largest accidental contamination of food in our history. So; thank God for the “Moderate.” Michigan CROP reports unique uses of 1976 resources CROP Community Hunger Appeal resources collected in Michigan in 1976 totaled $241,264. Michigan CROP Director, David C. Bower, reported that $201,568 was received for hunger and development projects overseas and for Michigan hunger agencies. An additional $39,696 of new clothing and cash to purchase new blankets was received for distribution by Church World Service in 40 countries. In 1976, CROP provided 530,060 pounds of Michigan grown split white beans at a value of $49,431, in addition to resources ranging in size from a well-drilling rig to packets of vegetable seed, and from windmills to winged bean plants. CROP resources are now used for appropriate technology, food commodities (as payment for work development programs), seeds and advice to help people grow their own food, and technical consultants who help find better ways of alleviating world hunger and promoting human development. Growing in importance and emphasis in 1976 was the CROP educational awareness program, as it alerted more and more Americans to the great need for social, economic, and political change to get at the root causes of hunger and injustice in the USA and around the world. Local community hunger events organized by volunteers all across Michigan resulted in the increased income. Forty-two communities had Walkathons (“We Walk Because They Walk”) or Fasting-Awareness Experiences (24)36 hours) which resulted in $78,235 and many changed participants! A rural Auction netted $10,500 of self-help income. Milk producers in Michigan contributed $6,602 to buy powdered milk, while FFA Chapters convassed their communities for $8,969 to purchase split beans to be used in Brazil. Additional major fund resources are: Church Women United, Community Thanksgiving Services, Vacation Church Schools, Alternate Dinners, Coin Folders, Individual Donors, Service Clubs, and Farm Bureau Women. People once thought the herb rosemary would help strengthen their memories. �Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 2,1977 — Page 10 Women's summer softball association meeting An organizational meeting for the 1977 WOMENS MAPLE VALLEY SOFTBALL LEAGUE is scheduled in the Maple Valley Jr-Sr High Schoo) cafeteria at 7:30 p m on Wednesday evening, March 9, 1977. Interested teams, workers, sponsors managers coaches and players are urged to have a representatives at this planning meeting so that the dates, times and places for play may be planned'with the minimum of confusion and with good cooperation amongst all participants to avoid conflict and misunderstanding It is hoped that the many groups and organization of the Nashville and Vermontville communities will be represented to that the school facilities and the other district facilities may best be made available and utilized by a realistic segment of our communities. YOU CAN be heard by attending the planning meeting. Officers will be elected alone with a review of rules and by-laws, It is contemplated that the league games will begin as soon as possible after the day school boys and girls participating in spring sports have completed their regularly scheduled events and games. This is an open planning session for the 1977 season, please make a special effort to either be at the meeting yourself or see to it that your interest are represented. Further details and information may be had by contacting Lois Gardner 726-0331 or Ernie Jacoby at the Jr-Sr High School 852-9275. YOU CAN participate in the planning by coming to the meeting, come and bring a friend. medium size pear has only about 75 calories. 'Pears are easy to digest and contain a lot of other important by— Maryann Beckman nutrients. Best of all, price is reasonable (between 28 and 49 Consumer Marketing Information Agent cents a pound, depending on the Cooperative Extension Servicevariety chosen). The most popular Anjou is in much larger Winter pears make a nice and juicy. It’s rated as one of the best supply than a year ago and dessert pears available. Comice quality is exceptionally good. reasonably priced addition to Another sweet treat available menu plans, if you know how to and Winter Nelis are other choose, and use them, says varieties that also have the now at a reasonable price is the Maryann Beckman, Consumer yellowish-white flesh with a fine, sweet potato. Two types are buttery texture. All are available - dry and moist Dry, Food Marketing Agent The d’Anjou pear dominates somewhat sweeter than the which are lighter in color, are becoming less and less common the winter market These pears Anjou. Most pears will be hard to the in markets, however. The most are oval to globular, with slightly unequal sides. They have a short touch when you buy them, for popular “yam” in the U.S. is the pears must be picked when moist sweet potato, which has a thick neck with a stubby stem. When ripe, the skin is light mature but green to ripen deep yellow to rosy orange flesh yellowish green, but never pure successfully. Unlike other fruits, and is moist and sweet when yellow like the more popular "they won’t ripen well on the cooked. Botanically, this potato is not a Bartlett variety. Flesh of the fruit trees; they get mealy and grainy. is creamy white, with a buttery, To ripen pears at home, put them yam, although it’s sold as such. in a brown paper bag at room True yams, which are tropical juicy texture. The Bose is another popular temperature for two to five days. vegetables, are much larger than variety. It has a long, tapering Test them gently at the stem end sweet potatoes, have relatively neck and the skin is a dark to see if they’re eating soft. Then tough, wrinkled skins and white yellow, overlaid with a eat or refrigerate them, to slow flesh. Choose sweet potatoes or yams cinnamon-russet color, varying further ripening. Use in salads, in intensity. The Bose has a desserts, out-of-hand eating, that are well-shaped with buttery taste, too, and is very baked with meat dishes or for smooth, uniformly colored skins that are free of blemishes and snacks. Pears have a lot of good eating decay. Those in markets now virtues besides good taste. have been “cured” by heat and They’re low in calories, for one Cont. col. 3 below Marketing illlllFi ...with Maryann Maple Valley men's summer softball association organizational meeting— An organizational meeting for the 1977 MENS MAPLE VALLEY SOFTBALL LEAGUE is scheduled in the Maple Valley JrSr High School cafeteria at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening March 10, 1977. Interested teams, workers, sponsors, managers, coaches and players are urged to have a representative at this planning meeting so that the dates, times and places for play may be planned with the minimum of confusion and with good cooperation amongst all participants to avoid conflict and misunderstanding. It is hoped that the many groups and organizations of the Nashville and Vermontville communities will be represented so that the school facilities and the other district facilities may best be made available and utilized by a realistic segment of our communities. YOU CAN be heard by attending the planning meeting. Officers will be elected along with a review of rules and by-laws. It is comtemplated that the league games will begin as soon as possible after the day school Midweek Special boys and girls participating in spring sports have completed their regularly scheduled events and games. This is an open planning session for the 1977 season, please make a special effort to either be at the meeting yourself or see to it that your interests are represented. Further details and information may be had by contacting Denny Lamie in Nashville at 852-9367 or Ernie Jacoby at the Jr-Sr High School at 852-0275. YOU CAN participate in the planning by coming to the meeting. Come and, bring a friend. Marketing with Maryann Invite your favorite couple for a special buffet during the week and feature Chicken Divan prepared with Stove Top chicken flavor stuffing mix. The stuffing mix, topped with broccoli and chicken breasts, iis a “natural” for cozy get-togethers. Quick and easy to prepare, this one-dish meal is bound to impress your guests. Get out the best china, silver and crystal, tuck a chilled bottle of wine in a pretty holder and enjoy your party. Chicken Divan 3 boned whole chicken breasts, split 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups boiling water 2 packages (10 oz. each) Birds Eye 5 minute broccoli spears or asparagus spears 1 package (6 oz.) Stove Top chicken flavor stuffing mix 1/4 cup butter or margarine 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup milk * 1 tablespoon sherry wine J egg yolk, slightly beaten 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese Add chicken and salt to boiling_ w__a_te_r,, _r_ed__u_ce__h_ea_t _a_n_d simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Reserve stock; cool chicken slightly and cut each piece into 2 slices. Cook vegetable as directed on package; drain. Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package. Meanwhile, melt butter in saucepan; blend in flour. Add 1-1/4 cups reserved chicken stock, the milk and wine. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and is slightly thickened. Pour a small amount of hot mixture over ®gg yolk, blend well and return to mixture in saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons of the cheese; stir until melted. Spoon stuffing into shallow baking dish. Top with broccoli, then chicken slices. Pour sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place in preheated broiler and broil until golden brown — about 5 to 8 minutes. Makes 6 servings. cont. moisture, to keep longer than the first fresh ones of the fall harvest They’ll now keep two to five weeks at home, if stored in a dry spot at room temperature. Do not store them in the refrigerator or at temperatures below 55 degrees F., for cold causes starch changes, which alter flavor. A pound of fresh sweet potatoes (mashed, sliced or chunked) gives three to four half-cup servings. There are three medium sized potatoes per pound. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin A; one-half cup serving provides more than the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance. You also get a fifth of the RDA of Vitamin C and lesser amounts of several other vitamins. Since many of the other winter vegetables that are high in Vitamin A are in short supply, due to seasonally dwindling supplies or bad weather proHems, sweets are an ideal choice in menus now. The price of Sweet potatoes (about 15 cents a pound now) offers another plus. Did you Know? President Franklin Roosevelt began his tenure on an informal note with the first of his fireside chats on March 12,1933, just eight days after he took the oath of office. In those days, radio brought the outside world into nearly every American home. The President’s personal messages were designed to reinforce his policies and restore national confidence. Examples of early radio transmitting and receiving equipment on display in Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, Michigan, trace the development of this important communications medium. investment It’s been 200 years since Americans were first asked to take stock in America. And take stock they did. Our brand-new citizens invested over $27,000,000 in their new country’s fight for freedom. And it sure paid off. Today, over 9’/z million modern Americans invest in their future as well as their country by buying U.S. Savings Bonds. Bonds are safe, dependable, and profitable. And when you join the Payroll Savings Pl an, saving becomes automatically regular, too. So buy U.S. Savings Bonds. They’re a revolutionary way to save. Now E Bonds pay 6% interest when held to maturity of 5 years (the first year), ost. stolen or destroyed Bonds can be replaced if records are provided. When needed, Bonds can be cashed at your bank. Interest is not subject to state or local income taxes, and federal tax may be deferred until redemption. 200years at the same location. pWl A public service of this publication Goinca and The Advertising Council �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 2,1977 — Page 11 present for the future. Series E Bonds pay 6% interest when held to maturity of 5 years (4*^% the first year). Interest is not subject to state or local income taxes, and federal tax may be deferred until redemption. Front row, left to right, Kim Moon, Queen Shirley O'Dell, queen's alternate Brenda Harris, and Denise Fasset. Back row, I. to r., Becky Fox and Julie Shook. (Maple Valley News Photo) 200years at the same location Cover Story — Sap flows in the valley at Maple Valley High School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Harris of 267 W. Main, Vermontville. Other members of the queen’s court are Becky Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Celester Fox; Julie Shook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shook; Denise Fassett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Fassett; and Kim Moon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shown above is just one of the many shantys in the Maple Valley area, that will be producing hundreds,of gallons' of syrup this season. Moon. It’s a busy season in the Maple Valley area. The producers use different methods of tapping, collecting, and boiling the sap. But during the two to six week gathering season, they all strive for the same goal; to produce a product that can’t be copied by any artificial mean - the sweet sign of spring, Maple syrup. Paul and Albert Bell, like most of the syrup producers started tapping the maples this week, just the first step in the process that will last through the spring. �17 OZ. WT SHURFINE WHOLE OR CREAM STYLE 15V» OZ. WT. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) Volume 103 No. 43 - March 9,1977 Bryan Fassetttakes State Crown, Jeff Fassett runnerup by Andy Lukasewycz Bryan Fassett won the state Class C wrestling championship by defeating his final opponent 17-3, in the state wrestling tournament Feb. 25-26. Jeff Fassett took second in his weight class for the tourney. Robin Pendell also qualified for the state finals. Pendell was regional champ in his weight class. The Fassetts took third in the regionals. Other Maple Valley wrestlers who qualified for the regionals were Scott Symonds, George Owen, and Stuart Trumble. The Maple Valley wrestling team ended its season with a record of 13 wins and one loss in dual meets. We extend congratulations to the Maple Valley Wrestlers for a fine showing in the tournaments and throughout the season. JEFF-FASSETT BRYAN FASSETT Strike one up for the Band by Andrew Lukasewycz Maple Valley’s Jr. High band came back from Leslie Saturday bringing a score of straight ones in concert performance and a second rating in sightreading performance. The band took three composititions to festival entitled “Bartok for Children”, “On The Street," and “Japanese Fantasy.” Other bands attending the district festival were Williamston, Howell, Olivet and Stockbridge. Director Steven Hale said that the most important thing that counts in competition is community support. Mr. Hale was proud to say that Maple Valley had around 30 excited spectators show up at the festival.He also went on to explain that it is harder for a community band to go to another school. “The festival was a success, the snow days effected all the schools including ours, you could tell by the performances,” said Hale. I think that was the best performance put on by the the band, they just seem to come alive under pressure.” The high school band will be attending its festival March 19 in Olivet. They will perform three pieces, “Joi,” “Coat of Arms,” and “Chorale and Capriccio.” Mr. Hale feels that the high school band is ready. ‘‘With two weeks before festival,” stated Mr. Hale, “we will be able to work on our sight reading and the little odds and ends that need work.” The high school band has won two blue medals for their marching festivals that they attended this year. One in a special invitation at Cedar Springs red flannel days, and the other for the district marching festival. Engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. Ken Sargent of Vermontville, and Mrs. Joyce Kenyon of Vermontville and Mr. Lyle Kenyon of Charlotte, are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Tamara Sargent and Jerry Kenyon. Tam is a 1976 graduate from Maple Valley High School and is presently employed by Baby Bliss. Jerry is a 1975 graduate from Maple Valley and is employed by General Aluminum in Charlotte. A June 25 wedding is being planned. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday March 9,1977 - Page 2 Save your vision week you ain't seen nothin yet “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” of carrying out the President’s is the theme for the 50th wishes for a successful 50th .anniversary of Save Your Vision anniversary observance. Dr. Week, which begins today, the Philip E. Irion, association Michigan Optometric Association president, says, “Through Save Your Vision Week, we hope to has announced. The seven-day event (March 6­ demonstrate the role of vision in 12) has been proclaimed the lives of all Americans and nationally by President Jimmy encourage everyone to develop Carter as a time for all good vision habits, to avoid eye Americans to take stock of the accidents and to seek periodic role good vision plays in their professional eye care.” The national 1977 SYVW theme, lives and to take action to preserve their gift of sight with “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,” is proper preventive health care. a familiar saying identified with In Michigan, the Michigan the late actor and singer Al Optometric Association is the Jolson, who used it in the first primary organization in charge talking movie, “The Jazz Singer” Don’t Be PLAIN, Have Fabric Acrylic Wash'n Wear Permanent Paint To Design • Jeans • Jackets • Hats • 6 Jars • 6 Colors • Shirts • Socks • Sneakers, etc. $m0b25 JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. PHONE 852 0845 - NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN - EMERGENCY PHONE 852-9787 VILLAGE ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Election will be hdd in ths _(Precinct No ) State of Michigan ' AT .............. NASHVILLE VILLAGE HALL within said Village on Monday, March 14,1977 FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, Vfr; Three Trustees — Full Term (two year) One Trustees — To Fill Vacancy (one year) Notice Relative to Opening and Closing of the Polls ELECTION LAW, ACT 116, P. A. 1954 S forenoon, and SECTION 720. A 300 percent increase in claims and premium expense,” (WB). Both the movie and Save Your Vision Week premiered 50 liability insurance premiums in Rogers said. The survey showed that one year is adding fresh burdens years ago. “Vision care in the United to Michigan’s county road recently renewed liability States has changed remarkably commissions which already are insurance in the 22 counties cost since 1927,” Dr. Irion said. “One pinched severely by higher $1.4 million or nearly three of the most important things we maintenance and construction percent of total annual motor vehicle fund receipts. have learned is that preventive costs. Rogers said the higher A new survey conducted by the eye care works. If caught early, the progression of many vision County Road Association of insurance costs appear to reflect shows recently an increase in damage suits and conditions and eye diseases can Michigan be brought under control, slowed renewed insurance policies in 22 larger awards to claimants. Even liability insurance or sometimes stopped and the counties are costing 700 percent fleet premiums have doubled since ability to see well preserved. more than in 1974. Earl F. Rogers, Engineer- 1974, he noted. According to government figures, one out of every two Director for the Association, said “With gas and weight tax Americans wears prescription county road departmentss are holding nearly level for the past lenses today. Dr.- Irion believes facing the even more critical several years, the abrupt rise in that this is due to a greater g p problem of wholesale policy py insurance costs adds further awareness of the value of regular cancellations, forcing negotiation difficulty for road commissions vision care, brought about by our at much higher premium rates. already struggling to manage increasing reliance on good “Insurance costs are being adequate county. road vision at work and play, rather priced right out of road programs,” Rogers said. than on an increase in the commissions’ ability to pay and “We are reaching the point prevalence of vision problems. something must be done to stem where the public interest in As for the future, Dr. Irion the tide of skyrocketing liability preserving road systems is being predicts that the causes of some jeopardized,” Rogers declared. serious eye problems will be County road commissions “The development of uncovered and methods to electrodiagnostic equipment in normally take bids on liability their prevent occurrence the. last decade will make it insurance coverage but insurers developed. Cont. next col. possible for research now are refusing to bid and, in for optometrists to get at the root of fact, are cancelling policies when some eye problems that are they expire, Rogers explained. Most counties cannot afford the leading to blindness today,” Dr. Irion said. “Within the next 50 risk of carrying their own insurance due to rising damage years, we may very well witness this. So, as the Save Your Vision awards, and a single lawsuit Mrs. Fraser Browning Week theme says, ‘you ain’t seen could create severe financial NASHVILLE - Mrs. Gloria E._ nothing yet.’ ” problems. (Brooks) Browning, 37, of Oakland, Calif., and formerly of Nashville, died March 3, 1977 in BEDARD OF REVIEW Oakland. She graduated from the VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP Rockford (Ill.) School of Nursing Vermontville Township Board of Review meets Monday and Wheaton (Ill.) College, and and Tuesday, March 14 8 15 in the Fire Barn, 9 a.m. to 12 formerly was a nursing noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. instructor and obstetrics nurse at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Real Property.,....... ............ ,........... 42.37% Rapids. She had resided in Oakland four years. Persong,l.Property.. ..... 50.00% She is survived by her husband, Estimated Multiplier ............................ 1.181 Frasser; a daughter, Rebecca Bobbi Hoefler Louise,, at home; her father, Ernest Brooks of Nashville, and Vermontville Township Clerk brothers, Kennard Brooks of Nashville and Thurman of Hastings. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. March 7,1977 in the Peoples Bible Church. Arrangements are by Vogt Funeral Home. Obituaries ft Simon Pharmacy Village of___NASHVILLE Future insurance premiums to burden county road commissions On th. day of any election, the poll* shall be opened at 7 o'clock in the shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the afternoon arid d no longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at the poll* al the hour prescribed for the dosing thereof shall be allowed to vote. THE POLLS of said election will be open at 7 o’clock a. m. and will remain open until 8 o’clock p. m. of said day of election. , Village Clerk Henry Russell Vermontville Mr. Henry Russell, 46, of 6889 W. Vermontville Highway, died Thursday morning, March 3,1977 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Mr. Russell is survived by his wife, Anna; four daughters, Mrs. Howard (Rose) Cramar of Lansing, Mrs. Dale (Penny) Wise of Anchorage, Alaska, and Charlene and Anita, both living at home; two sons, Roger and William, also living at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Russell of Bushnell, Florida; two brothers, Clement of Vestaburg and James of Alma; and one sister, Eleanor Jarnol of Madison Heights. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 5,1977 from the Vogt Funeral Home, Nashville with Duane Jones Officiating. 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MAIN 20 YEARS NEW in NASHVILLE NASHVILLE f �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday March 9,1977 — Page 3 Know your Michigan Law (This is a public service article explaining, in general terms, a provision of Michigan law. Individuals who wish to determine the effect of any law upon their private legal affairs should consult a private attorney.) It is important that those people who are physically limited be able to participate in society to the fullest extent possible. The design and construction of buildings used by the public can be especially difficult and frustrating barrier for a person who is physically limited. In order that all our citizens might have free and easy access to such buildings, Michigan has a law called the Barrier Free Design Act. This law provides that all new construction of facilities used by the public be barrier free. The law defines barrier free design as “those architectural designs which eliminate the type of barriers and hindrances that deter physically limited persons from having access to and free mobility in and around a building, structure or improved area.” This means the design must comply with the State Construction Code, which eliminates 'or or alleviates architectural barrieis. Among the Code requirements are those for exterior and interior accessibility to buildings, width and gradient specifications for ramps, designated parking lot spaces for physically limited people, and width and depth specifications for elevators and restroom facilities. The Act does not apply to privately owned, one or two family dwellings, but it does apply to all public facilities, and facilities used by the public. These are defined as buildings, structures, or improved areas used for education, employment, housing, transportation, recreation, or for the purchase, rental, or acquisition of goods or services. The Barrier Free Design Act also applies to existing buildings which undergo a change in current use, the number of occupants, or alterations. If that change involves less than 50 percent of the floor space used by the people or employees, then only the area affected, and the areas necessary to provide routes of travel to and from the affected areas, must comply with the design requirements. If more than 50 percent of the floor area is involved, then the entire building must'comply. The Act also created the Barrier Free Design Board. Responsibility for enforcing the Act is shared by the Board and state departments and local governmental units. The Board also has the power to grant exceptions for buildings not in compliance with the Act. Anyone who has a question about the Act, including questions about compliance and the granting of exceptions, should write the Barrier Free Design Board at this address: Barrier Free Design Board Department of Labor 7150 Harris Drive Lansing, Michigan 48909 One final thing. Ifyou operate a barrier free public facility, why not mark it with the international symbol of accessibility, the familiar sticker with the white wheelchair on a blue background. It will help us to have a more barrier free state. CAKE DECORATING — All Occasions — Sandy Priddy Phone 852-9706 WING DING HERE IT IS! Fabulous Carpets from the Nations Leading Mills on Sale! Carpet of your choice at a Fraction of the Regular Cost. You'll find the Right Carpet for any decor and for every room in your House. Colors? We offer a wide range that will brighten and enliven any room! LIVING ROOM SHAG Up To MINI-SHAG • Heavy Nylon • 100% Nylon • 12 Colors e 100% Nylon e In Autumn Colors e Rubber or Jute Backs e For Heavy Traffic Areas Regular $10.50 Regular $11.95 Sait, $^^95 NORTHERN LIGHTS KITCHEN CARPET Magic Affair Multi Colored e 100% Nylon Nylon Carpet 8 Colors Jute Back Regular $6.95 by Andy Lukasewycz The Maple Valley girls volleyball team won the first game 15-9 and the second game 15-7 in defeating Vestaburg Thursday evening. The second gme was interupted with the score 4-1, when the gym lights went out. The game was delayed for several minutes before the fire department arrived and set up the spotlights. “It is hard to judge where the ball is when there isn’t much light,” said coach Peggy Voison. SHAG e Prints e 12' and 15' Widths e 10 Patterns & Colors Girls volleyball have pre-regional contest SCULPTURED EASY-TREAD II KITCHEN CARPET • Level Loop Tweed e 12* and 15' widths e Rubber Back Regular $5.95 »12'Widths Regular $10.95 CONTRACT CARPET e 8 Colors o 8 Patterns • Rubber Back • 12' Widths Regular $8.95 Girls volleyball have pre-regional contest Tues. March 8 Kaye Hughes (23) overpowers her opponent in Maple Valley’s volleyball victory over Vestaburg Thursday nighL The team will play Portland Tuesday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. in a pre-regional tourney game. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. FREI DELIVERY-CREDIT TERMS JOHNSON'S FURNITURE STORE 112 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE HONE: 852-9594 �Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday March 9,1977 - Page 4 Fish damage settlement gains tentative agreement A western Michigan chemical firm has tentatively agreed to an uprecedented settlement for damage to fish habitat in Michigan and has voluntarily discontinued manufacture of hexachlorobenzene (HCB) at its Muskegon County plant, Director Howard A. Tanner of the Department of Natural Resources has announced. The public may comment on the proposed settlement on March 10 at the regular session of the Natural Resources Commission to be held in the Law Building Auditorium, 525 West Ottawa Street in Lansing, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Continued page 5 col.] Come Enjoy... I Thirty Minutes of Thrilling Music | with The Ladies Quartet A full house turned outTorthe 5th & 6th Grade Boys & Girls Basketball Banquet, Friday night. This year, 76 boys and 53 girls participated in the program that is conducted by Merle Martin. " '. « Maple Valley 5th & 6th grade basketball banquet —• unay, arc t : .. OPEN LETTER The funeral is of the per­ son Who died - yet it is for those who live on. This includes relatives, friends and associates, who should be allowed to show their sympathy and to offer their comfort to the bereaved family. Such expression and consolation are beneficial to all concerned in over­ coming grief and retaining mental health.. 'Voqt' FUNERAL HOMES Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0.840 - 726-0624 SHARKS. .5TH & 6TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPS Front row, left to right, Michelle Rogers, Becky Eaton and Staci Beachnau. Back row, left to right, Tammy Corkins, Barbara Gurd, Tammy Tobias, and Coach Marie Fager. Missing from photo are Susie Horn, Karen Hummel and Tammy Hansen. Notice Maple Valley The Lancaster Bible College CONESTOGANS under the direction of Prof. Warren W. Whitney WILL PRESENT A SACRED CONCERT AT PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH East State Road, Nashville - % mile east of M-66 Friday night, March 11 at 7:30 P.M. school8 MONDAY, MARCH 14 Bar-B-Q’s, Buttered Carrots, Pears, Cookies, Milk. TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Goulash, Peas, Orange Juice, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Butter, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Bread & Butter, Milk. THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Pizza Buns, Com, Peaches, Milk. FRIDAY, MARCH 18 Baked Beans, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Fruit Mix, Peanuts Milk. The public is invited to attend. Action Ads The CONESTOGANS, a select group of forty men and women, are chosen for their vocal ability and knowledge of music. A standard of academic and musical excellence, tempered with spiritual sincerity, is a requisite for continued membership in the group. Young people from various states, as well as some representing missionary families from foreign countries, are members. Choir members are all taking their major in Bible and their minors in one of four professional areas:: Christian Education, Church Music, Missions, or Pastoral Studies. The Lancaster Bible College Choir presents some twenty-five concerts each year. Letters are regular­ ly received commending the quality of their music and the nature of their program from persons who have attended the concerts. with driving experience. Contact Citizens Elevator, Vermontville (7260514). HELP WANTED: LOCKS REPAIRED, dead bolts installed, doors keyed alike, foreign car keys. Homer Snow & Son, 732 Sherman St., Nashville Mi. Bonded locksmith, (eow) Regular Meeting of the Maple Valley Syrup Corp, will be March 15 at 8 p.m. at Maple Manor. All interested persons are urged to attend. Reinhart Zempke WE ARE NOW A DRY CLEANING PICK - UP STATION HOURS: Open 9 to 5 except Sunday FLOWERS WATCHES RINGS GIFTS Consult us for — Personal Wedding Services Funeral Services Special Day Assistance Nashville FLOWERS & Jewelry 233 N. Main St. - 852-9797 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday March 9,1977 — Page 5 Continued from col. 3 Damages were computed on losses of midge larvae which, as forage, convert to fish flesh at a 10'to 1 ratio. Under terms of the recommended agreement, Hooker will contribute $90,000 to the State’s Fish and Game Fund to be used in the White Lake area for fisheries restoration. The remaining $10,000 will go to the State’s General Fund, to reimburse Michigan for the costs of enforcement HCB has been the subject of world-wide concern for more than 20 years. Used as . a fungicidal treatment for seed grains, HCB poisoning from contaminated wheat caused sickness in 3,000 to 5,000 people in Turkey during 1955, according to a report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. THE REDKEN SUPERSONICS. . 5TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPS Front row, left to right, Paul Shumaker, Scott Everett, Scott Whitmore, and Eric Brown. Back rowr left to right, Luke Potter, Marty Martin, Captain Robby Franks, Jeff Starring, Ted Hall, and Coach Merle Martin. Missing from photo is Eddie Belcher. ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ TROJANS. .6TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPS Front row, left to right, Joe Aldrich, Ross Meehan, Charlie Kalnbach, Danny Keech, and Bobby Brumm. Back row, left to right, Jay Pufpaff, Doug Hull, Pete Koetje, Tony Dunkleburger, Bill Golyar and Coach Merle Martin. Missing from photo* is Jamie Robacher. Continued from page 4 col. 2 The recommended $100,000 outof-court settlement will help cover losses caused in part by HCB discharges according to formula developed by the DNR Fisheries and Water Quality Divisions. -The firm, Hooker Chemicals and Plastics Corporation of Montague, has also agreed to clean up wastewater discharges which it has been dumping into White Lake since the early 1950s. “This is the first settlement of its kind,” Tanner said. “It serves as a warning that Michigan will not stand by while polluters profit by rpj^conduct at the expense of others who use our public waters.” In the past, the DNR has obtained settlements for fish kills.' This is the first time, however, that a settlement has been paid for damage to the food chain upon which fish feed. The settlement follows a I PROFESSIONS^ NANCY AAININSSWORTTH t EVENINGS BYM Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m APPOINTMENT. ONLY LAURIE HALE Thursday & Friday - 9 a.m. - to 5 p.m. CLOSED WED &SAT. 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Vermontville Boy Scout Troop 648 Paper Drive We will be having a paper drive Sat. March 12th. Please put your newspapers and magazines on your front porches, and we will pick them up. If you need any help or have any questions please call. Dick Wright 726-0499, William Ressequie 726-1352, Sec. Ella Ressequie Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday March 9,1977 — Page 6 Shirley O'Dell . . . Syrup queen representing the people, festival, and the community — The people of Vermontville represent a friendly, casual, down-to-earth lifestyle. They exemplify a closeness of community, family and friends. The people enjoy a simple life and live by the old adage, “the best things in life are free”. This spirit and quality of living is portrayed in 1977 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Shirley O’Dell. The people, community, and festival could not be more ideally represented. “I wasn’t expecting it (being named queen) at all,” says Shirley. “I just wanted to be on the court. Julie Shook is my best friend, and I wanted her to win it. “The whole court is looking forward to all the activities, we’ve been talking about it all week in school. We all grew up together and are good friends.” Shirley, a 16-year-old junior at Maple Valley High School, is involved in many extracurricular activities at school. She was a freshman, junior varsity and varsity football cheerleader, a member of the freshman track team, and varsity football manager as a freshman. She is currently a member of the cast of the junior play, “We Shook the Family Tree”, a comedy that will be presented at the high school March 24-25. She is also a cast member of “Think Softly”, one of the Play Production class presentations. Shirley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold O’Dell Jr. of Kinsel Highway, Vermontville. She was born in California, near Los Angeles. Her family moved to Michigan in 1968, and settled in Vermontville in 1971. She has one brother and three step-sisters. Like most girls in high school, she has an interest in dating. Her steady boyfriend is Jon Dean of Nashville. At the moment, Shirley is an “Avon Lady” so she can earn a little extra pocket money. This summer, she plans to look for a job as a store clerk or receptionist Shirley’s family uses a C.B. raonpaceo radio in place of a telephone eepone for or outside communications. Her handle (nickname) is ‘Squirrely Shirley’, a. title she owes to her father. Shirley likes to travel. “I like to see lots of different places and things. Last year we went to Cedar Point, I’d like to go to Mackinac Island this year.” Last summer, the family returned to California to visit relatives. “I want to learn about the entire syrup-making process, says Shirley. “I think the queen should know these things.” Her neighbor, Mr. Aldrich, plans to show her and Brenda Harris, queen’s alternate, the experience first hand in his sugar bush! The girls plan to learn how to tap the trees, gather the sap, and boil the sap into syrup. Aldrich will make his first taps within a few days. Shirley will soon be appearing on several local television talk shows promoting the festival. “I want to take Brenda on these shows, so she’ll have these experiences too.” Shirley received a scrapbook from 1976 Queen Kim Zemke. “It’s a beautiful gift,” says Shirley. “I’m sure it’ll hold many fond memories.” After graduation, Shirley plans to find a job and get out on her own. “I just want to get a small job to support myself until I’m ready to settle down and get married. I like the simple life.” "The whole court is looking forward to all the activities, we've been talking about it all week in school" This year’s Queen, Shirley O’Dell (left), and last year’s Qeen, Kim Zemke, when they were together on the Varsity Football cheering squad this past autumn. 1977 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen,,, Shirley O’Dell, and her nephew,, Michael, look over her new scrapbook that she received as a gift from last year’s Queen, Kim Zemke. Shirley plans to keep all the fond memories of her reion in the book, to be remembered for years to come. Shirley sells Avon products in her spare time for a little extra spending money. 1977 VERMONTVILLE MAPLE SYRUP QUEEN rn o —^^an^Dentee^Fassett.’s^ck^row^B^cky^ox^an^ J^’ltees’hook?en 'S fixate Brenda �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday March 9.1977 — Page 7 Certain mileage expenses deductible on tax returns Detroit - Taxpayers who drive their automobiles for business, moving, charitable and medical purposes may be able to deduct such expenses on their tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service said. Taxpayers who keep records of actual costs may claim operating expenses and fixed expenses, such as depreciation and insurance for business use of their automobile. For deductible nonbusiness uses, only operating expenses may be claimed. Instead of claiming actual expenses, taxpayers may use an optional mileage allowance method. Taxpayers can deduct 15 cents per mile for the first 15,000 and 10 cents per mile for each additional mile when their automobile is used for business purposes. Individuals who use their automobile for charitable, medical, or moving expenses are allowed 7 cents per mile under tax guidelines. In all instances. parking and toll fees may be claimed in addition to the mileage rate. These deductions can be made only if the taxpayer was not reimbursed for the expenses by his or her employer. If the employer’s reimbursement exceeds the employee’s actual expenses, the amount of the excess must be shown as gross income, the IRS said. For more details concerning business expenses, the free IRS Publication1 463, “Travel, Entertainment and Gift Expenses,” is available from local IRS offices. Publications outlining moving, charitable and medical deductions are also available free from the IRS. These publications can be ordered by using the handy order blank included in the tax package instructions. NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY DANCE Sat., March 12 - 9:30 p.m. “Squirrely Shirley”, as she is known on the C.B., uses the family radio to communicate with friends and neighbors. Music By... "Star Gaze" • Members & Guests • Food in the Kitchen Card of Thanks , I wish to express my appreciation for the many cards, letters, flowers & calls extended to me while I was in the hospital and since convalesing at home. Clifton Baxter NOTICE: Attention VFW POST 8260! Members get your reservations for Past Commanders, Past Presidents & Life Members Dinner on March 26 Must have reservations by March 19. YOUR Shirley keeps a variety of knick-knacks, that include momentos and other things dear to her heart. can earn and earn and earn Flouride program Topical Flouride applications will be offered Barry County children again this summer. 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Phone 543 3880 Nashville, Mich. - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids, Mich. - Phone 663-1551 I �Maple Valley New», Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday March 9,1977 — Page 8 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Signs of spring - maple trees tapped and producers busy boiling sap into that delicious maple sugar. Also several college students home for spring vacation.. 4” DATES TO REMEMBER Tuesday, March 15 - Senior Citizens noon potluck at the Methodist Church. Program by Mrs. Carpenter’s dramatic class. Monday, March 21 - Garden Club. Thursday, March 24 Historical Society potluck at 7 p.m. in the Griswold Room followed by a “Sugaring Off” party. Mr. Dale Platte of Round Lake Road had back surgery over a week ago at St. Lawrence Hospital. He is doing well and being fitted for a brace, but will remain in the hospital several weeks yet. + Mrs. Ava Kroger called on Mrs. C.L.D. McLaughlin at the Charlotte Kiwanis apartments last week and found her well as usual. Quite remarkable for someone 93 years old able to live alone. + Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Leta Nagle called on Mrs. Anna Lindberg at Ingham Medical Hospital on Wednesday evening NOTICE The annual meeting for Vermontville Township will be held in the Opera House on Saturday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m. The 1977 Budge will be discussed. THE NEW HIGH OCTANE PERFORMANCE TEAM and found her steadily improving,’ able to walk up and down the balls with the aid of a walker. 4“ Mrs. Firster and Senior Citizens group left Monday A.M. for an 11-day tour of Florida. Mrs. Bernice Curtis and Mrs. Mary Mykutuk are in the group. + A large group gathered for a 6 p.m. potluck in the Griswold Room Thursday evening for a Lenten service and to enjoy the presentation by Father Michael St. Andrews of St. Elias Russian Orthodox Church in Battle Creek, of colored slides, etc. describing the beautiful Russian churches he visited on his two weeks visit last summer. We were amazed at the lavish use of gold and silver, the beautiful icons or paintings, the candleabrum as well as the architecture. Father Michael reported that large crowds of Christians attend the services which may be as many as five in one day. His slides showed these large numbers of people. + £ The Methodist Church will have a family dinner at the Grisham Church next Sunday. + Deep sympathy is expressed to the family of Henry Russell who passed away Thursday morning at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility after a long illness. Services were held Saturday at the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. + Mr. and Mrs. Tom McComb of Lansing visited the Firsters recently and they all had dinner at Blacks on M-66. Mrs. McComb works in the Lansing Greyhound office. + Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hershberger of Woodland called on the Firsters Sunday afternoon. 4Mrs. Anna Lindberg expects to be discharged Monday, March 7, from Ingham Medical Hospital and will go to her daughter’s, Mrs. Lawrence Frith, to convalesce. Quartet at Vermontville Bible Church- for thefast track from start tofinish ■ Quicker Starts ■ Increased Daily Gains B Better Feed Conversion B Less Time To Market FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 PURINA I CHOWS li The Ladies Quartet of Hastings Baptist Church will be presenting thirty minutes of music in the Vermontville Bible Church, Sunday evening, March 13th. at 7:30 P.M. The Quartet, Mrs. Evadene Fox, Mrs. MaryLou Heikka, Mrs. Gail Smith and Mrs. Thelma Fassett with Mrs. Everetta German as pianist has been serving the Lord with gospel music for 2 years. Their pleasant voices and thrilling songs have been an inspiration to many. The Vermontville Bible Church is located at 150 N. Main Street in Vermontville. oops we goofed Pam Knoll was omitted from the 7th Grade Honor Roll listing in last week’s Maple Valley News. She received all A’s. Action-Ads Phone 945-954 for Want-ads! 4 Cabins left to fly in vacations to White River, Ontario. Ph. 726­ 0136, Vermontville or 566-8256 Sunfield. PHONE 945-9554 — for — WANT-ADS NOTICES Cub Scout Pock 3176— Monday, February 28, Nashville’s Cub Scouts and their families gathered at the V.F.W. Hall for their annual Blue and Gold Banquet The theme of this banquet was American Indians. The table decorations, made by the Cubs, and part of the program followed this theme. The evening began with a ham and potluck dinner served to the 150 people there. The Campfire girls of Mrs. Judy Eaton’s Discovery group served the dinner, allowing the den leaders to join their dens instead of waiting on them. After dinner Nyle Wells performed numerous feats of illusion to the delight and amazement of all especially the children. Cubmaster Kenneth Meade then began the regular meeting by introducing the guests including Mr. and Mrs. Foss White and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Trip, representatives of the district scouting program, and Mr. Ernest Jacoby from the Maple Valley schools. The Webelos presented a short skit explaining our blue and gold colors and why they mean so much to the cubs as they progress in scouting. The badges and awards were presented at an elaborate campfire ceremony with Cubmaster Meade dressed as the Indian Chief Akela and awards chairman, James Moccardine assisting in the presentation. Matthew Peake, a scout for only three weeks, received his Bobcat badge the first rank in Cub Scouts. The Cub Scout plan of advancement follows Akela’s life story. As Akela learned about his world the cubs learn about their expanding world and earn badges doing so. The badges are named for the animals that taught Akela, the Bobcat, Wolf and Bear. Cubs who go beyond the requirements for a badge earn gold and silver arrows to show they have made the extra effort of learning more about the skills required for each badge. The boys earning a Wolf badge this month were: Bobby Carl, Mike Hay and Mike Long. Mike Hay, Mike Long? Ed Shumaker, Bobby Carl, David Stump, Parmer Thompson, Dennis Thompson, Paul Travis, Donald Pillars and Kenny Meade received gold arrows; Kenny Meade also received a silver arrow. Ray Ashcraft completed the requirements for his showmanship award. Each of the Cubs then presented his mother with a carnation for all the help and encouragement she has given him through the year. The new mothers were surprised and all the mothers were delighted. Diane Williams, on behalf of the Cub Scouts presented each of the den leaders with a gift for doing such an outstanding job of keeping the boys interested and active. We had one other special award to present to Mr. Harold Christiansen who supervises the recycling program which provides most of the operating funds for the Scouting program. We gave Mr. Christiansen a new hammer for smashing glass, a giant ball of bindertwine for bundling newspapers and more seriously an impressive Fig Tree to enjoy at home where he and Mrs. Christiansen have an extensive collection of plants. The evening concluded with the bridge ceremony wherein the boys who have reached the age of 11 go into Boy Scouts. Ray Ashcraft, Steve Cardenas and Bobby Aber were welcomed into Boy Scouts by Scoutmaster Arnold Eaton and Scouts Leonard Eaton and Mike Hull. Cubmaster Ken Meade thanked everyone for coming and reminded the boys that the pinewood derby race will be held March 26, a Saturday, and to get their cars ready. BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Ph. 726-0129. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) MEMBER NeWpWpe Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by •Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers.. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. Auto Service Center • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK • BODY & BUMP SERVICE •TUNE-UPS-MUFFLERS • BRAKES • GASOLINE • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP " 1 BY TRAINED MECHANICS Mich. Bank Americard "■» Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday March 9.1977 — Page 9 Choral group presents concert near Nashville SXSh I SXShI ■ O The Lancaster Bible College CONESTOGANS, under the director of Professor Warren W. Whitney, will present a sacred concert at People’s Bible Church, East State Road, Nashville, >/« mile east of M-66, Friday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The CONESTOGANS, a select group of forty men and women, are chosen for their vocal ability and knowledge of music. A standard of academic and musical excellence, tempered with spiritual sincerity, is a requisite for continued membership in the group. Young Professional Business Directory hnn 5W * ItrZS hfiita ij J? Ifee ’iUi”E® Mil J LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches •Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, Nasfeville Ph. 852-9691 St. Cyril CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Michael Howell Phone945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8:00 p.m. the evening before. slfetfe Pl® W fell is nhfe in ginl W ii tall Bl itytlll Usta fedit IM VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st & 3rd Thursday each mo. at 7:00 o.m. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to Attend lie state nt, ft fieHiy, j,Mij Parmer FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call.. THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 fchilli, w liisiml ItaPdKfeM e also . Bay fe Kafitg, B ** bis fell ilh a EWING WELL DRILLING Well Drilling & Repair 2 inch through Commercial Ph. (517) 726-0088 Vermontville Progress of “We Shook the Family Tree” is going as we expected. We’re working hard and having fun. The scenery has been built, and tickets are now on sale. They can be obtained from members of the junior class. Performance dates have been set for the evenings of Thursday, March 24th, and Friday, March 25th. Tickets are $1.25 for adults and 75c for students. A special Friday afternoon matinee has been reserved for Senior Citizens. Admission will be free to this special performance which will be Friday afternoon March 25th at 2:15 p.m. I will prepare your taxes in my home. Reasonable rates. Phone evenings. 726-1370. (4-6) Complete Line of Chemicals uDYFONATE • LASSO Federal Fertilizer UREA and POTASH AVAILABLE Chick Day is coming! NOW TAKING ORDERS PLEASE HAVE ORDERS IN BY MARCH 15! 0* 1^ FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. RAILROAD You or a family dependent who needs kidney dialysis or a kidney transplant may be eligible for Medicare. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads! Motorcycle Insurance Th* ALL-TOGETHER Team Nonna Shance Stan 7>umNe Mary Trumble iy4uto-OwnersInsurance 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726 0634 John Deere’s Roundup of Hay and Forage Equipment Bargains ends Saturday, April 30, Act fast! Come in and make a deal on any of the equipment listed below while the special $90 to $2,600 discounts are available. No waiting for a rebate. We re ready to deal anytime... but your opportunity to gain these extra cash discounts must end on April 30. Don't let time slip away. Come on in and let's round-up a bargain or two or three. DISCOUNT 1 MAR. 1977­ 30 APR 1977 MACHINES 336 and 346 Balers: 15A and 16A Choppers; 100 Stack Mover; 25 and 34 Forage Harvesters S90 1207.1209, and 1214 Mower/Conditioners: 800 and 830 Windrowers; $195 35 and 3800 Forage Harvesters 100 Stack Wagon $260 200 and 300 Stack Movers $325 Hydrostatic Windrowers; 200 and 300 Stack Wagons $520 Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters $975 230 Stack Shredder/ Feeder $2,600 No finance 'charges imposed until the next use season. Ask us for details. If dealer inventory of any product listed above is exhausted, it can be ordered. HASTINGS 945-9926 PURINA CHOWS Ifyou are a worker and become severely disabled, you will be eligible for Social Security Disability checks if you have worked under Social Security long enough and recently enough. You can consult “Your Medicare Handbook” to find out how to submit a claim for Part B services. MB M.V. high school Jr. play DeKalb Seed Corn ✓ This spring teachers are working with groups of about 15 students each on preparing a schedule of classes for the school year 1977-78. Each student indicated an area of interest; such as math, science, arts, etc. in which they had a primary interest The students were then assigned to a teacher from that area. The purpose is for each and every student to be able to have additional help and ideas from a person in an area of study that the student has an interest Students still work with the counselors in the building on credits, graduation requirements, grades and personal counseling, The counselors are not going to shift any of their responsibilities onto teachers. It is felt that this process will strengthen the scheduling of classes for Maple Valley High School students. people from various states, as well as some representing wel missionary families from foreign countries, are members. Choir members are all taking their major in Bible and their minors in one of four professional areas: Christian Education. Church Music, Missions, or Pastoral Studies. The Lancaster Bible College Choir presents some twenty-five concerts each year. Letters are regularly received commending the quality of their music and the nature of their program from persons who have attended the concerts. Six of the young people are members of the SOJOURNERS. This team traveled for 12 weeks, representing the College to churches, and camps conferences in the northeastern United States. News of our LancasterBible College, founded in 1933 as Lancaster School of the Bible, has as its Marine Lance Corporal purpose the training of young MichaelF. Harris, son of Mr. and men and women for full-time Mrs. Robert Harris of 1340 Christian service. Accredited by Woodland, has reported for duty the American Association of with the 3d Force Service Support Bible Colleges, the College Group, Okinawa. He joined the maintains its emphasis on Bible Marine Corps in August 1975. and every student majors in Bible. First with Farm Supplies • ATRAZINE scheduling offered ene NEW WINTER HOURS: oyne Mon. - Fri: 7:30 to 5:30 Lake Odessa, Michigan Ph:374-8835 Saturday 7:30 to Noon �Mapte Valley New*. Neebvihe, Michigan. Wedneaday March 9.1977 — Page 10 A weekly report from— Ernest Nash 9 State Representative CANCELLED TRANSFER Without allowing roll-call votes, the Democratic majority in both houses has rejected a plan by Governor Milliken to transfer truck law enforcement officers from the Public Service Commission to the State Police. SCHOOL CHANGE? The State Board of Education may soon consider extending the school year Into mid-July and lengthening the DecemberJanuary holiday, in order to save on winter fuel costs and help school boards keep within their budgets. WEAPON BAN Moving through the legislature is SB 94, which would ban the Michigan manufacture, sale or possession of exotic Oriental weapons like shurikens (sharp-pointed and star-shaped), brass knuckles, and kung-fu sticks JUVENILE CODE This year's effort to revise Michigan’s juvenile code has been introduced as HB 4204. The bill would give judges power to commit an under-18 criminal to an institution but would also reduce court supervision over chronic misbehavers, truants and runaways, and would spell out at just what point the rights of the parent end. DRINKING AGE - The Office of Highway Safety Planning Of the State Police has recommended that Michigan return to a 21-year-old legal drinking age, to be phased in over a three-year period to avoid disenfranchising some of those A who may legally drink now. GUBERNATORIAL HONOR Governor William G. Milliken has been elected to be the next chairman of the National Governors’ Conference, to be formally chosen in September. He is the first Michigan governor to chair the group in its 69-year Every YOUTH CORPS summer the Department of Natural Resources employs over 800 students in a variety of outdoor jobs in the Youth Conservation Corps. Projects include building trails and streams; cleaning up participants must be between 15 and 18 years old. Write the Corps soon at Box 30028, Lansing 48909 the deadline for applying is March 15! NUCLEAR HEARING - The Governor’s Nuclear Waste Disposal Task Force will hold a public hearing in the Law Building auditorium in Lansing next Tuesday, March 15 at 2:00 P.M. You may submit written and oral testimony on the question of nuclear waste disposal in Michigan. MUSIC WEEK This is national “Music in Our Schools Week”, featuring a wide variety of musical activities all across Michigan, including a program at t the Capitol on March 8. See what’s happeining in your area put some music in your heart! Great books" to instill thought into community interpreted at increasingly more sophisticated levels, the fairy tale “Jack and the Beanstalk.” They devoted one full hour to a discussion of the fairytale, and they were not bored. “Why did Jack succeed?” Moeller asked. “As a result of luck and magic or as a result of his own efforts?” “How do you explain his success?” Clarification of each person’s understanding and perceptions came as a result of Moeller’s constant request for refinement of questions and responses. This restructured the discussion and interpretation to increasingly higher levels. Great Books Foundation publishes selected readings at eight levels of difficulty. The “Jack and the Beanstalk” reading is from level two. The various levels accommodate elementary reading levels, high school levels and adults. The approach accommodates individual differences, providing Leadership Training participants questions with no wrong answers. found their own, based on All participants have some response to such questions. The evidence from their reading. Twenty-five teachers discussions increase in depth as participants move to higher levels in the series. Participants in the workshop found the discussion of poetry on Public Service of this newspaper & The Advertising Council Tuesday evening to be almost too deep. When designing Great Books discussion groups, care will need to be taken to choose the appropriate level for participants. The moot question is the key to shared inquiry. A discussion can take place including all children if the discussion is not a right­ wrong environment. In discussion of a moot question, the leader always asks for evidence. With the evidence, the leader asks for agreement or disagreement-not to resolve the question as a group, but to bring each participant to a resolution of the question for himself. Shared inquiry is: -A group exercise in thinking that begins with a doubt or problem and uses searching to find solutions. -Inviting participants to think by asking questions. —An attempt to increase understanding of what participants read and to improve problem solving abilities. Eaton Intermediate sends these 25 people out into Potterville, Maple Valley and Grand Ledge to bring shared inquiry to children. Sets of Great Books have been ordered to get new leaders started. Discussions will begin within the month. Twenty-five teachers, aides, parents and high school students from Maple Valley, Potterville and Grand Ledge schools attended a two day workshop on how to lead discussions of Great Books. Sponsored by the Eaton Intermediate School District, Zack Moeller of the Great Books Foundation, Inc., Chicago, led the group in ten hours of intensive training in interpretive reading and discussion techniques - five hours Monday, February 28, and five hours on Tuesday, March 1. “As a leader, I do not participate,’’ Zack Moeller said. Leading' discussions presupposes that the leader does not interject any judgmental statements or statements, of opinion. What does a leader of a discussion do? He asks a lot of: -Why? -Do you agree? -What in the story leads you to believe that? Moeller never came forth with any statement of “wisdom.” David Nairne, counted onus When David had open heart surgery not long ago, he needed six vital units of blood, type O Neg. All of it was obtained, processed and provided by the Red Cross blood center. We’re not the heroes of this lifesaving story (the six wonderful blood donors should get the medals). But we (and other voluntary blood centers) do need your con­ tinued support Blood, you know, doesn’t grow on trees. It comes from donors. Like you. And we need more people like you. Call your Red Cross or other voluntary blood center soon. Please. Red Cross. News of Our Servicemen Ws’re. counting on you The Good Neighbor Fire Control Technician Second Class Martin R. Kane, son of Mr. Leonard W. Kane of 158 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville, Mich.,, has reported for duty aboard the destroyer USS Spruance, homeported in Norfolk, Va. He joined the Navy in November, 1972. Notice Horse shoe pitching Tournaments to be held at Putnam Park in Nashville, Mich. June 4th & 5th 1977 and July 2, 3, & 4. Lost: male tiger & white cat, wide black on back, tip of tail white. Reward. Ph. 852-9306. (3­ 15) Martins Maple Products, FOR SALE - 726-0136, Vermontville, or 566-8256 Sunfield. Visitors welcome, too. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday March 9,1977 — Page 11 to the editor... Dear Editor: Just a few moments of your time to recognize one of Vermontville’s newest non-profit organizations, the Vermontville Jaycees. This new group of 35 young hard-working men in our village have dedicated themselves to the growth and well being, as well as the promotion of the Jaycee name to the area. , ■ The Vermontville Jaycees would like to thank all the merchants that helped sponsor its chartership that originated March 20, 1976. Activities that this group engaged in last year consisted of providing manpower for planting trees along Main Street and in the village park, becoming involved in the Bicentennial Picnic as help was needed, and promoting the sale of 480 jars of jelly during the annual Jaycee Jelly Week. Projects foreseen for the coming year include a dunking booth at the Maple Syrup Festival where free prizes will be given away, a neighborhood watch program has been enforced in the community, and a winterization program that works like this: when a povertys triken resident or those on Social Super Taste Sensation ... Cranberry Yogurt Pie Security within the community needs help to improve heat loss in their home, he merely contacts a Jaycee member and through proper channels, the Vermontville Jaycees are granted up to $350 per home to insulate, apply storm windows, etc. at no cost to the home owner for our services. Also, other projects that are underway, a wood-cutting bee, whereas funds from cord wood sales are used to replenish the treasury for educational groups like the Maple Valley Sepcial Education Department, as well as folks who suffer hardships like home fires and other l(.j (a % 1 1 CRANBERRY YOGURT PIE (Make 1-9 inch pie) 2 cups Ocean Spray cranberry cups graham cracker juice cocktail, boiling crumbs cup sugar 2 cups (1 pint) plain yogurt cup butter or margarine 1 can (1 pound) Ocean Spray package (3 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce, cut strawberry gelatin into % inch pieces package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin mentioned. Perhaps the biggest moment was when (after a long wait), we were given a place to meet. The new location is above the Maple Leaf Inn, in the former Stan Trumble office. The meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. We encourage any and all to come as we have fun and refreshments. So, as you can see, through the help of the Jaycees, a community can prosper during good times and bad, small town or large city, both physically and financially. But it takes the support of the entire community to make it happen. Nearly fifty elders ordained for ministry January, 1977 - Nearly fifty dedicated Christian men and women from all walks of life, and from throughout the United States, Canada and far away Barbado’s Island, met together in San Diego to comprise the first Board of Elders for World Evangelism, Inc. Dr. Morris Cerullo, president and founder, stated that it was necessary to ordain the Elders to share in all facets of the ministry due to the extensive growth of World Evangelism in recent yetfrs.z Founded in San Diego in 1960 by Dr. Cerullo who is a prominent author, educator and national television personality, the organization makes its international headquarters in this city, with overseas offices in London and Israel. The Elders, which include both men and women, will be Drama Workshop Crimson cranberries in jellied sauce and cocktail juice team up with creamy yogurt for a piquant and pretty-as-a-picture pie. Its natural goodness will be appreciated by waistline watchers as well as those who simply relish a luscious, palate appealing dish. Serve it as a light luncheon entree along with a salad of crisp greens, or as an eye dazzling dessert at dinner. Along with your pie, or for a refreshing and energizing pick up anytime, serve glasses brimful of Crabapple Health Drink which nutritiously combines the zestful taste of cranberry apple drink with carrots and oranges. Another plus, it whips up in seconds in a blender. misfortunes. The Vermontville Jaycees are currently running a new membership drive where potential young men between the ages of 18 to 35 are urged to join our chapter at anytime. Sports activities include st basketball team, a softball game that is played by a challenge by another chapter. Also in the planning stages is a new recreation hall for Vermontville young people who are looking for a place to have a good time and meet lots of people their ages. Over the past year, many activities have been accomplished as I have A Drama Workshop is currently being tonducted on five consecutive Fridays at Maple Valley High School from 9:30­ 11:30 a.m. The class is for drama students at the high school and is conducted by eight members of the O.K. Used Theatre Troupe in Lansing associated with Lansing Community College, and members of the staff of the Boarshead Theatre. The students learn techniques in creating illusions, realism, body gestures, qnd character roles. consulted in virtually every area of the ministry. They will be kept current on all facts and statistics of every outreach and will blend their individual talents and expertise in order to serve as the policy making board for World Evangelism, Dr. Cerullo announced. The entire Board of Elders will meet together in San Diego no less than once a year and will hold regional meetings periodically in conjunction with the dozen North American Crusades conducted by Dr. Cerullo throughout the year (and in addition to his overseas meetings). The professions of the Elders include, ministers of various denominations, medical doctors, dentists, scientists, a chiropracter, educators, heads of corporations and various businessmen. All have proved their assistance and dedication to the ministry of World Evangelism in the past Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. * NOTICE • In connection with the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, April-30th and May 1st, a show will be held in the Maplewood All-Purpose Room of Craft Demonstrations and Exhibits. There will also be articles for sale. If you have a craft or hobby, won't you share it with others? Contact — Mildred Peabody 125 W. Main St. Vermontville Phone (517) 726-0574 for further information Program Committee Maple Syrup Festival In a bowl mix crumbs, % cup of sugar and butter, with the fingers until well-blended and crumbly. Press mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of an ungreased 9 inch pie pan. Chill. Dissolve both gelatins and ’4 cup of sugar in hot cran­ berry juice. Chill until consistency of unbeaten egg whites. (About 40 minutes.) Beat gelatin with a rotary egg beater until fluffy. Fold in yogurt and half of the cranberry cubes. Chill mixture again until it mounds when dropped from spoon. Pile mixture into pie shell. Chill until firm. Garnish top of pie with remaining cranberry cubes. Chill until ready to serve. Can be made two or three days in advance. CRANAPPLE HEALTH DRINK (Serves 4) 2 cups (1 pint) Ocean Spray 1 carrot, scraped and sliced cranberry apple drink, chilled 1 slice orange, skin and all Whirl all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Strain, pressing all the juice out of the pulp. Serve in glasses gar­ nished with lemon slices. TALENT SHOW A TALENT SHOW will be hdld in connection with the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival on April 29 1977. The categories will be: Instrumental, Vocal, and Miscellaneous, with three winners in each category. All entries must be in by April 22. The winners will appear on the main program Festival Day, April 30. For information, please contact — Martha Christensen, Vermontville 49096 Phone 726-0044 Barbara Musser, Vermontville 49096 Phone 726-0554 Girls volleyball team plays pre-regional game Thursday March 8 Kaye Hughes (23) overpowers her Opponent in Maple Valley's victory over Vestaburg Thursday evening. The girls volleyball team takes on Portland in a pre-regional tournament game Tuesday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. Maple vo.iiey News Photo �rZ Z OLD FASHION 1 AV ' WHOLE Smoked POUND PICNICS GUNSBURG ROUNDS OR BRISKETS CORNED BEEF WATER ADDED 2 LB. PKG SPARTAN REGULAR OR THICK SPARTAN REGULAR OR THICK SLICED BACON SLICED POUND FRESH CRUNCHY Carrots KENT BULK RING 2 J 490 BOLOGNA ECKRICH FRESH GREEN PKG CABBAGE SMOK-Y-LINKS SHURFINE Medium, Wide, Extra Wide NOODLES SHURFINE 12w°tz O/1 MASCHUARRFINOENI SHURFINE PEAS OR CHILIETS a\ 17 OZ. WT. 15'/z OZ. WT. J WHOLE POTATOES COFURENSTHRY ~ONION CHIP DIP 5CO/R*Nl "J oz.? 590 CHEE7SOEZ . 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H°stings H°stin M l. 4^058 Permit no. wia,a wi, , , u5g ' . j Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Court St., Hastings, Michigan /.0. Box A, Nashville, Michigan / (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) time 103 No. 44 - March 16,1977 Local girl to become missionary this Sunday Cast members of the junior play, "We shook the family tree" are busy rehearsing for the March 24-25 production to be held at the Maple Valley High School. In photo are the players for the Friday night production, in a scene from Act III of" the play, lots of activity, action and excitement, don't miss this show!! Maple Valley News Photo Maple Valley junior players to present We shook the family tree" March 24-25 The Maple Valley H.S. Junior class will be presenting the play “We Shook the Family Tree” on Thursday March 24th and Friday March 25th at 8:00 in the High School Auditorium. The doors will close at 8:00. Tickets are available from any junior or at the door. Prices are $1.25 for adults, .75 for students. Also there will be a special “Free” matinee for senior citizens on Friday March 25th at 2:15. All senior citizens are welcomed. The play is a comedy that has many surprises and lots of laughs. Practices are going well and it should be a very good play. The play has 12 different characters, so to enable more students to participate, the play was double-casted. This means that there are two casts. One cast will perform Thursday and the other cast will perform on Friday. Both casts are of equal ability and will both do well on their nights. The casts were picked for a certain night, mostly according to who fits together the best as a family since the play calls for two different families. The Thursday cast consists of Leasa Tyler, Richard Taylor, Debbie Platte, Craig Symonds, Kevin Mix, Pam Browne, Mike Burrill, Denise Fassett, Brenda Cushing, Linda Pomeroy, Debbie Tupper and Scott Ommen. The Friday cast consists of Shirley O’Dell, Richard Taylor, Georgia Sittas, Cliff Byington, Lynn Jarrard, Becky Fox, Mike Burrill, Gretchen Hartenburg, Kathy Dixson, Julia Clements, Tenny Hall and Raymond Viele. Come see all the fun, it will be well worth your time. Miss Lynette Ann Peirce will become a full time missionary in a Commissioning Service in the Vermontville Bible Church, Sunday, March 20th at 7:30 P.M. Miss Pierce, the daughter of Mrs. Foye Pierce, and the late Foye Pierce, is a member of the Vermontville Bible Church. She graduated from Maple Valley High School in the class of 1972 and completed her training in Frontier Institute of the Bible in 1975: While in Bible Institute and during 1976, Lynette spent her summers serving the Lord in Vacation Bible Schools and camp ministry in Montana with the Rocky Mountain Bible Mission. The mission then invited her to serve- with them full time. The past five months have been spent in deputation to raise her support. The Vermontville Bible Church, recognizing that Lynette has been called and equipped by the Lord, will set her apart for His service in the Commissioning Service Sunday evening. After the service there will be a farewell “coffee” for Miss Pierce in the church fellowship hall. Monday, March 21st, she will leave for mission headquarters in Lincoln, Montana. The Commissioning Service is open to the public and all are cordially invited to attend and stay for the “coffee.” Vermontville Bible Church is located at 250 N. Main Street in Vermontville. Carl E. Bahs re-elected to the Farm Credit Board Carl E. Bahs of Nashville was re-elected to the Production Credit Association of Lansing Board of Directors for a term of three years at the Annual Stockholders Meeting held at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing on February 24th. Arnold K. Musolf of East Lansing, retiring President was a plaque “In presented recognition of (33) years of loyal and dedicated service to the Production Credit Association of Lansing”. There were 500 guests and members present at the meeting Harold C. Powell of Williamston presided as Chariman and Arnold K. Musolf, President gave the financial report. He reported the association loaned over fifty­ seven million dollars to its nearly 3,000 farmer members in 1976. Howard C. Richards, President of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of St. Paul, Minnesota was guest speaker. The title of his presentation, “People, policies and progress”. Counties served by the Lansing Association are: Eaton, Ingham. Shiawassee, Ionia, Clinton, Barry Livingston. Genessee and Oakland. Steven G. May is the Branch Manager of our Hastings and Ionia offices. 'Tis the day of the Irish' Thursday March 17, St. Patrick's Day The Thursday, March 24 cast of "We shook the family tree" really get into the "feer of their roles, as you can see, in last Thursday nights rehearsal • Maple Valley News Photo The Irish began hitting American shores in the middle 1800's, after the great famine of the Emerald Islands. Like all people who relocated to the new world, they had their problems (although they were blessed with the language of their new neighbors, which was one thing in their favor). With them, the Irish brought a homor and a way of telling tales that is their's alone. They gave us the leprech­ aun, the blarneystone, the shamrock and other things to tickle our fancy. One day a year, most everyone in the country puts on their favorite greens and becomes a Kelly, McQuire, Quinn, or Harrington and feel "just a wee bit o'blarney". �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 16,1977-Page 2 College Day to include all about substance abuse Mr. Henry Richard Stob. Director of Barry County Substance Abuse Program, Hastings, Michigan will give one of the nine classes at the 12th annual College Day program sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Services of Barry, Ionia and Montcalm counties. College Day will be April 5 from 9:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Lakewood High School on M-50 In Lake Odessa. Mr. Stob, who has some interesting work experience with various Health Departments, will conduct the class. If you have questions and concerns about what is Substance Abuse? - you’ll be able to clarify these concerns through discussion and this class presentation. Other classes include “Silk Screen Printing”, “Do It Yourself in a Small Claims 'Court” and “Getting to Know Africa”. Lunch will be served by the high school cafeteria staff for a small charge. Chairman of the .planning committee for the day’s program is Mrs. Delmond Culler of Barry County. She is being assisted by several extension study group members from all three counties. “Pre-registration forms and additional information on classes may be had by calling the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service at 948-8039. Calendar of Events Barry County Cooperative Extension Service March 15 - 4-H Personal Appearance Leaders Planning Meeti’.g, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office March 15 - Southwestern Michigan Beef Tour. March 16 - Waste Management Tour & Meeting, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Starting at 11 a.m. on the Marvin Smith farm on M-43 South of Hastings towards Kalamazoo. Break for lunch. Meet at 1 p.m. at the Community Building, on the Fairgrounds, Hastings. March 21 - 25 - Farmers’ Week, Michigan State University. March 28 - Fair Board,1 8 p.m., Sheriff’s Office. April 1-2 - 4-H Leader Workshop, Photography, Kettunen Center. April 4 - Barry County MAEH Council Meeting, 1:30 p.m. Exeucitve Board, 2 p.m. entire board, Extension Office, Hastings. April 5 - 4-H Dairy Tour. April 5 - College Day Event, 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Reservation blanks at Hastings, Extension Office. April 11 - 4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension Office. NOTICE The annual meeting for Vermontville Township will be held in the Opera House on Saturday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m. The 1977 Budge will be discussed. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM SHARES LEAGUE HONORS WITH PORTLAND The Maple Valley Girls Volleyball team finished the season as co-champions in the conference with Portland. The team ended the season with a 9-4 overall record and 6-2 in league competition. This marks the first time that any girls team has taken such honors in the history of the school. Members of the championship team are: front row, left to right, Katie Matson, Kelly Copen, Sue Thompson, Debbie Sutfin, Carmaine Janousek. Back row, left to right, manager Karen Fager, Diane Brown, Dixie Williams, Janine Langham, Kaye Hughes, Karen Swift, and coach Peggy Voison. Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Mr. Keith Seitz flew to New York recently to join a group of Earm Bureau people on a trip to South America. Mr. Dean Hansen is with a group ofCB Reserves doing some work in Cuba for two weeks. I hope many Senior Citizens will attend the matinee, March 25, at 2:30 P.M. at Maple Valley H.S. of the Junior Play, “We Shook the Family Tree”. This is free and a nice gesture by the class. Garden Club will meet March THIS WEEK’S BUTTERNUT 16 oz. $189 Blue Seal BREAD 20-oz. Loaves Non-Returnable MacDonald's CARNIVAL 2.79c MCE CREAM Offer Good thru March 1977. Reg. $1.39 % Gal. STOP IN & GET ALL YOUR SPRING FISHING GEAR I BEER WINE • LIQUOR Bulk Longhorn CHEESE sl" 637 SOUTH MAIN in NASHVILLE - PHONE 852-9833 FOOD and BEVERAGE 21, for the regular meeting. “Sugaring Off” Historical meet will be March 24. This Tuesday the Vermontville Senior Citizens will be entertained by Mrs. Carpenter’s Dramatic Class presenting a playlet, “The Cleanest Town in the West.” The Eaton County Senior Citizen’s monthly meeting will be at 12:30 P.M. March 17, at the Olivet Middle School. Lunch will be 65 cents. Mr. Steve Cates and Miss Kay Wray were married recently in the Congregational Church by Rev. David Fleming. The Woman’s Club held their annual Birthday Banquet Monday evening March 7, in the Griswold Room. The LCA served a delicious swiss steak dinner to the members and their guests. The program was given by Mrs.' Carpenter’s Dramatic Class in a humorous playlet entitled “Thanks Awfully” with Dave Wells in the leading role. Next Woman’s Club will be a strictly business meeting on April 4, in the library, then Senior Girls Tea on April 18 in the H.S. with Vermontville Club in charge. Miss Kim Zemke was a patient at HGB hospital a few days last week for observation and tests. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Todd and Ruth Ann have returned from a months visit in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Brownfield have returned to their home on Kelly Hwy. after two months in Missouri. Mrs. Alice VanBlarcom and Mrs. Marabeth Graham attended a baby shower in Assyria Sunday afternoon for a niece. Miss ~Linda Viele left early Sunday to drive back to her school in Lancaster Pa. She will stop in South Lyons for a friend who will accompany her. The Nashville Methodist ladies are hosting a Lenten Breakfast, Wed. A.M. Mar. 30, at 7:30 for all women-in the area. Vermontville women send reservations to Mrs. Ava Kroger or Mrs. Gerald Aldrich by March 25. Mr. Jack Rathburn and Mr. Kenneth Frith received a Meritorious Citation by Sheriff Art Kelsey Saturday afternoon at the Lansing Mall. This was in recognition of their assistance in .the January 10, bank robbery of the Vermontville Michigan National Bank. They were shown on Channel 6 that night with the 11:00 news. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goodenough called on Mr. and Mrs. Max VanHouten in Lake -Odessa Sunday P.M. Mrs. Gary Snow and Scottie of Hastings and Mrs. Vanita Snow of Nashville called on Mrs. Mina Barnest. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 16, 1977-Page 3 NASHVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING *W U| k - "TOU^I l**s ^ J^keql J^k l^iFU oli« Wll f'ehtUaks£iiJk =®-i fetak£J r- > ‘**l*!| ^afer'i ^«iie *1 a «Im i •'»«/, aiW«! Saw WiW sxifr ”'i®! illfe ^Whit jsij atylait MUklilr (&fr "ntaW jofriinaasail An Krerhii iHbHi „t _MJ2 tM MinJij B to!. M ® fcw&’i i;ife led d ■j jsslilli’ ■ri ^ClIiirK ^ClIiirK tas fcjanyllki® ikfcit dkdllfr 11* j. ui to £• b* I* bi^' The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council, held February 23, 1977, was called to order by President George Frith. Ruth Hughes absent. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. r A letter was read from Gerald Mate, Director and spokesman for the Barry County Area Snowmobile Club thanking the Council for their approval of the snowmobile route through Nashville. The following statement and motion was made by Ray Hinckley and motion supported by Tom Oleson. "It is my opinion that without the sewer extentions it would be too great a hardship on present sewer users to finance construction of a new treatment plant. Therefore, I move we do not construct a new sewer plant." Action was delayed until full council was present. Ruth Hughes arrived. There was further discussion. Roll was called on motion. Yes - Ray Hinckley, Tom Oleson, Ted Spollstra; No - John Mason, Jerry Kent, Ruth Hughes. President Frith voted yes to break the tie vote. Motion carried. Tim Smith, Director of Public Services and Safety, gave the DRW report. Mr. Smith reported that the Village had sold our International Truck for $1,000 and the extra grader blades for $90. Mr. Roger Metz, building inspector, was present to present a schedule of fees for building permits. Motion made by John Mason and supported by Ruth Hughes that as of March 1, 1977, we adopt the new regulations and fees for building permits and inspections. All ayes except Tom Oleson. Motion carried. A public hearing will be held Thursday, March 3, 1977, at the Nashville Village Hall at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the proposed spending of the $13,092. Revenue Sharing allocated for Entitlement Period 8. A reccomendation was given by Tim Smith that we give $1,000 to Putnam Library and $1,000 to Putnam Park for repairs and equipment and the balance be used on street repairs. Motion made by Jerry Kent and Supported by Tom Oleson to transfer $1,425 from Major Street to Local Street. All ayes, motion carried. Motion made by Ruth Hughes and supported by Ray Hinckley to adjourn. Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk Kathleen Fox earns masters degree Kathleen Fox, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Fox of Vermontville, received her Masters of Arts Degree from Michigan State University December 10, 1976. She graduated with a 3.81 grade point average from the College of Communications Arts and Sciences. Kathleen received her B.A. degree from Grand Valley State College, majoring in philosophy. She put herself through school by working part-time at Meijer Markets, and earning some scholarships. She now resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and works at a Phoenix Community Center where she counsels parolees. Sports camp at Oakland University dates set Oakland University will be .the site of several sports camps this summer for boys and girls age 10­ 18. High school and college coaches and accomplished high school and college players will conduct the camps on basketball, tennis, wrestling, golf, softball, and volleyball, helping each participant develop all-around skills in their individual sports. Emphasis is placed not only on skill development, but improvement of self-confidence and attitude. Everyone will have the advantage of working with a low camper-to-coach ratio and use of the athletic facilities. Options have been arranged for residents and commuters, and fees are competitive with other camps in the Midwest. The camp dates are: Boys’ Basketball, June 19-25 and June 26-July 2; Girls’ Basketball, July school lunch 24-30 and July 31-August 6; Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis, July 10-16, 16­ 23, and 24-30; Girls' Tennis, August 9-13, Boy’s Wrestling, June 19-35, and June 26-Jtily 2; Boys’ and Girls’ golf, June 19-25 and June 26-July 2; Girls’ Softball. July 18-22 (mornings only for commuters); andGirls’ Volleyball, July 18-22 (afternoons only for commuters). For further information on any of the camps, please write or call: Summer Camps, Sports and Recreation Building, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, 48063, (313) 377-3190. Monday, March 21 Spaghetti, Peas, Applesauce, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Tuesday, March 22 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Buttered Carrots, Apple Crisp, Milk. Wednesday, March 23 Tacco’s, Lettuce & Cheese, Com, Pears, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Thursday, March 24 Turkey Gravy on Biscuits, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Pickle Sticks, Milk. Friday, March 25 Surfburgers, Tarter Sauce, Com, Applesauce, Milk. OPEX LETTER Occasionally we are asked, "Can I make my own funeral arrangements in advance, specify the funeral director, some details of the service, and place the funeral funds in a local savings institu­ tion? The answer is yes, such prearrangement is feasible and we welcome your inquiry about it. Barry County Historical Society The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 8:00 p.m. at the Hastings City Bank on Thursday, March 17. Mr. George London, the naturalist for the Yankee Springs Recreational Area will present a slide talk on “Old Yankee Springs”. The public is invited. Don’t forget the next meeting on April 21st at the Episcopal Parish House, when the 100 year business plaques will be presented. Amy Bower, President 'Voqt’ FUNERAL HOMES Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 Action-Ads FOR SALE: One 6-16” mm semi­ mounted plow with hydraulic reset, just painted, ready for spring work. 517-566-8597, Sunfield. (3-22) FOR SALE: American automated batch dryer, model No. 2420, 475 bu. per hour capacity, 3 yrs. old, 1460 hours, very sharp condition. Call 517­ 566-8597, Sunfield. (3-22) FOR SALE; Mobile home, 1973, 14 x 60 Clarion. Call 517-726-0470 Vermontville (3-22) REWARD: $10.00 OFFERED FOR THE RETURN OF MEN’S WIRE FRAME GLASSES, IN CASE. Call 517-427-3323. Juggling Your Money Around! Save It Instead! at Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Phone 945-954 for Want-ads! FEATURING: J*^ ganest S/^ DENIM Jeans 00% .25% . Interest on a passbook account, with earnings from date of deposit to date of withdrawal, paid and compounded quarterly, resulting - OECTyo in an effective annual yield of..... 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MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan - Eaton Rapids, Michigan LENDER �Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 16,1977-Page 4 St. Cyril Church There will be a Eucher Party Friday evening, March 18, from 8:00 p.m.-ll:00 p.m. in the Parrish Hall. $2.00 per couple. Please bring own beverage and snacks. All adults are invited to attend. CAKE DECORATING — All Occasions — Sandy Priddy Phone 852-9706 ☆☆☆ ••tririr ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ THE REDKEN EXPERIENCE ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Letter from Senator Richard Allen A primitive pagan sacrifice for modern superstitious reasons: that’s what it will be if we slaughter 25,000 healthy, productive cattle without evidence of significant health benefits. Some regular readers of these columns may wish I would get off the subject of PBB, but I won’t. Not so long as it appears to me that we are headed toward the most serious abuse of the public treasury since I have been in the legislature. The taxpayer’s cost, variously estimated up to 60 million dollars, is only the surface of the iceberg. Consumers will pick up an even bigger piece of the cost as prices go up to cover the lower supply. No doubt many farmers will decide never to go back in the dairy business since building a herd is a long range commitment and no farm in Michigan can be certain that new and better testing equipment won’t in the future detect some minuscule taint of PBB. To me it is much more than an economic issue, it is a moral issue. A moral issue on two counts. First the useless slaughter of healthy productive cattle. I’m not a vegetarian or an anti-hunter. I believe raising animals for human consumption is justified, as is hunting for spirt and food. But the wanton slaughter of healthy animals for no reasonable human purpose is immoral, as is extortion. And to some degree I feel that is what is going on. 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This year’s theme is “FFA - Agriculture’s New Generation.” Dave Kalnbach, son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kalnbach of Nashville has been riamed to receive the State FFA Degree, which will be conferred Thursday evening, in the University Auditorium. This degree was earned in the area of agribusiness, for his work on area farms and recently for Wertz and Co. John Deere in Charlotte. The Star State Farmer and Star State Agribusinessman awards, indicative of outstanding achievements in agriculture and leadership will also be announced. Parents and friends are encouraged to attend any part of the convention activities. Dave Shepperly and Gary Friddle are the official delegates representing the Maple Valley True Grist Mill named to state register True Grist Ltd. in Homer has recently been informed by the Michigan Historical Commission that the Mill has been listed in the State Register of Historic Sites. State registration indicates that the Historical Commission has judged the site to be of significant historic interest. Now the scene of a flourishing dinner theatre, True Grist stands on the site of the original flouring mill built in 1837 by Milton Barney. The present four story structure was build in 1887 at a cost of $1910.00 and its massive hand hewn timbers are still a feature of the main dining room BODY EXERCISER Reg. *7.95 LIMITED SUPPLY! Historical Society to meet in Hastings § ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ & ThePR0FESS,nNALSHOP § For Men and Women 'ix • Styling • Permanents I I | a Frosting • Coloring • Highlighting Tuesday thru Saturd.ay Located above Birke's Shoe Store! 'Razor’s Edge HAIRDESIGNERSPh: ... IN HASTINGS 5^ ** -fr ☆ 948-8767f -A- ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ « chapter at the convention. Over 1,000 members from 158 chapters will receive awards, compete for honors and conduct business of the State Association. Jim Licht, Lakers FFA Chapter, State FFA President, and other officers will conduct the business sessions and other activities. Special awards will be made for the chapter educational exhibits and Agricultural Proficiency Awards will also be presented. Outstanding Junior Agriculture Awards, Outstanding FFA Scholars, and winners of chapter membership contests will be recognized. Ray M onsa 1 va ta ge, internationally known speaker will be the speaker at the annual banquet on Thursday evening. Vocational Agriculture Teacher Keith Greenwald is the the advisor of the Maple Valley Chapter. Local officers are: Dave Kalnbach, President; Steve Cowell, Vice-President; Gaylord Strodtback, Secretary; Sue Thompson, Treasurer; Richard Angus, Reporter; and LeRoy Bursley, Sentinel. form a strong nucleus of those clamoring for the animal slaughter. There is no doubt of the opinion that legislative lowering of the tolerance level will aid their chances of millions of dollars in settlements. Since they generally claim damages in 73 and 74 when high exposure was possible, it should not be related. But it is a struggle for human minds and confusion prevails. So I see the lowering of PBB tolerance in 1977 as an economic and moral issue. Itis also a health issue? No, not at [resent levels. Or at least not compared to many other health dangers such as thousands of chemicals at low levels, or bath tub falls and mid air crashes which are much much higher risks. But some modern superstitions prevail: that toxic substances are materially different from falling objects where we readily accept the difference in risks between a thousand pounds falling a thousand feet and one object falling one inch; that we can somehow enjoy the miracles of modern technology and escape all risk; that we can expect Government to solve all problems, the amount of dollars notwithstanding. We may be about to indulge in a primitive program sacrifice for modern superstitious reasons. But not without a fight from Dick Allen. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Coll... and the Bin Room Lounge. True Grist Ltd. has been cited by several groups as an outstanding example of adaptive use of historic buildings. The Mill is open for viewing from 9:00 to 5:00 with lunches served daily. Dinners are available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with the dinner theatre performances scheduled on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. It is anticipated that an appropriate sign indicating the State Register listing will be erected on the site in the near future. k THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN-NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch throu Commercial PH. (517) 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan EASTER CANTATA The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 8:00 P.M. at the Hastings City Bank on Thursday, March 17th. Mr. George London, the naturalist for the Yankee Springs Recreational Area will present a s»ide talk on “Old Yankee Springs.” The public is invited. Don’t forget the next meeting on April 21st at the Episcopal Parish House when the 100 year business plaques will be presented. Hail, Glorious King Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads! PUBLIC INVITED PRESENTED BY THE CHOIR OF THE First Congregational Church VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN Sun., March 27 at 4 p.m. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 16,1977-Page 5 SBT UNRESOLVED The Governor’s Task Force on Revision of the Single Business Tax has agreed that it should be The Nashville Senior Citizens changed to give a better break to will meet at the V.F.W. Hall at low-profit and small business, but 12:00 Wednesday, March 16, for after 10 months of work was their regular program and carry­ Ultimately unable to agree on in dinner. how that break should be given. Please bring a dish to pass, SATURDAY VOTE? - A bill your own drink and place setting. introduced as HB 4048 to change Dawn Pluff, a Maple Valley the state primary election day to student, will show slides of the Saturday from Tuesday has young peoples work with UMCOR received very little support. on the Chippewa Indian Stated opposition has cited Reservation. This should be a weekend trips as reducing real treat. participation; there has also been Also do not forget to mark your objection on religious grounds. Notice to Nashville senior citizens A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative DRUG BILLS A six-bill package aimed at large-scale heroin traffickers is now before the House. If law, HB 4190-4195 would allow limited wiretaps, provide mandatory sentences and limit parole and “good time” after conviction. DISASTER DENIAL President Carter has denied a request by Governor Milliken for federal disaster funds to help pay for recovery operations from the January 29 storm. This is the first denial in many years of a Michigan request for aid. PBB BILL - HB 4109 would drop the safe-tolerance level for PBB to the lowest detectable abount, and order over-limit animals destroyed. Federal officials have said this is not necessary; Bovernor Milliken has urged the bill’s passage. REDLINING RETREAT? Two bills just introduced in the House would prohibit the practice of “redlining.” HB 4227 would ban denying home mortgages based on a home’s geographic location and require written reasons for turndowns; HB 4251 would produce money to help homeowners improve old homes. Both are intended to help prevent housing decay in central cities. OPEN MEETINGS - The Open Meetings Act passed last year takes effect on April 1 and applies to all governmental bodies. Nearly all decisions and MEMBER deliberations must be open to the public. PRISON BASE? - Since the federal government wants to close the Upper Peninsula’s Kincheloe Air Force Base, and since Michigan’s prisons face serious overcrowding, it has been proposed that the state-take over the base and convert it into a medium-security prison. This would have the advantage of speed and also cost much less than building a new facility. TEACHER LICENSING - A bill to license all public school teachers in Michigan has been introduced as HB 4242. Although this would establish definite professional standards, it would also probably have the effect of limiting the number of teachers available to schools. Trumble, Fassett 1st in respective tournaments edu wil notion Ito House fated i new White wits Women’s Literary club to meet The Nashville Women’s Literary Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Alice McMillen on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Lucy Martin will present some special book review. Guests are welcome. TALENT SHOW A TALENT SHOW will be held in connection with the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival on April 29, 1977. The categories will be: Instrumental, Vocal, and Miscellaneous, with three winners in each category. All entries must be in by April 22. The winners will appear on the main program Festival Day, April 30. For information, please contact — Three Maple Valley wrestlers placed in freestyle wrestling tournaments over the weekend. Kenneth Trumble, 50 lbs., won first place in the tournament at Lansing Eastern. Bryan Fassett, 105 lbs., won first place in the tournament held in Grandville. Scott Whitish placed third in that tourney. Martha Christensen, Vermontville 49096 Phone 726-0044 Phone 945-9554 Barbara Musser, Vermontville 49096 Phone 726-0554 for Want-Ads and Notices ana outer aspects ui 3 Watergate eras calender for the Junior Class Play - entitled - We Shook The Family Tree - This is being put on at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School at 2:15 P.M., Friday, March 25, especially for the Senior Citizens, free. w—x ve oeen wio mat cer­ tain food supplements, along with lifting weights, were exy effective in helping a weight. I would tary advice ms.- ar What’s Americar question, one know Vvetodrom track for safe pla bicycling. ?! bi let- Iso itt n'- end at the d counsel a, who is tect mH the sta ,rted $»0, started $»0, paid for by* ig drive, irt raised, the ted cnoiesterc him Iron lions? He remind h has eaten These olc Michigan National Bank She 'th N^Aper g. (tree’ TH Association - Founded 1885 OffEN ALL DAY ore Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers.. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. WE ARE NOW A h tic Saturday — 9:30 to 4:30 iv irr ht t. •a e Checking le ar • Savings Loans io All New... lei ea nc vy et ai s Safe Deposit Boxes ve DRY CLEANING PICK - UP STATION HOURS: Open 9 to 5 FLOWERS Michigan National Bank WATCHES Affiliate of Michigan National Corporation with assets in excess of $3 billion • equal Housing Lender except Sunday RINGS GIFTS Consult us for — e ofthe i work th coun pel p Personal Wedding Services Funeral Services Special Day Assistance Nashville FLOWERS & Jewelry 233 N- Main St - 852-9797 O' > CHARLOTTE • 122 S. Cochrane . VERMONTVILLE 194 S. Main POTTERVILLE 320 W. Vermontville Rd. • 503 Lansing St. BankAmericard FDIC Member FDIC c3omntel Ji �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan,Wednesday, March 16,1977-Page 6 Action Ads l^at: male tiger & white cat, wide Hack on back, tip of tail white. Reward. Ph. 852-9306. (3­ 15) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) I will prepare your taxes in my home. Reasonable rates. Phone evenings. 726-1370. (4-6) Father-daughter banquet held potluck supper served It was that time of year when Vermontville Brownie Girl Scouts gather “round for the big event of the Father-Daughter Banquet, March 5, 1977. Treating their dads to a delidious potluck supper (cooked by the moms) is an annual delight to these little girls , „ . J ,. Using Internationa,l „Fr.iends,h.ip and Valentine’s Day (delayed by snow) as their theme each year, their tables were decorated with place mats and flower boutineers which they made, live flowers and decorations of the country which they choose. Canada, Africa, and Mexico were the countries, with the girls telling something they had learned about the country. Included in the program were opening and closing flag ceremonies, singing and introductions of fathers leaders and guests. Sunday was the beginning of Girl Scout Week and there was a beautifully decorated birthday cake with a statue of a Brownie Scout, flowers and the Giri Scout Promise on it. One of the mothers, Mrs. Sue Becraft made it for the banquet With the attendance of the fathers and their daughters, it’s another Brownie Bee success story. “Be a Friendmaker.” News of our servicemen Army Private David B. Powell, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne K. Powell, 9117 Mt Hope Highway, Vermontville, recently completed a carpentry course at Ft Leonard Wood, Mo. Students were trained in concrete mixing and pouring, building foundations and walls and cutting windows and doors. Instruction included coordinating carpentry work with heating, plumbing and electrical work. Pvt. Powell entered the Army last October. He is a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High school. First with Farm Supplies DeKalb Seed Corn Complete Line of Chemicals « ATRAZINE uDYFONATE Marine Private First Class • LA _T_erry B. Mullins, son of Louise R. Federal Fertilizer UREA and POTASH AVAILABLE Chick Day is coming! NOW TAKING ORDERS PLEASE HAVE ORDERS IN BY MARCH 15! FARMER'S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. RAILROAD Mullins of 519 Prairie St., Charlotte, was designated Honorman of his training unit during graduation ceremonies at the Marine Corps Recruit Dept, San Diego. He was meritoriously promoted to his present rank in recognition of his superior leadership, initiative and military bearing during the 11­ week training cycle. A 1972 graduate of Charlotte High School, he joined the Marine Corps in August 1976. Band Boosters Meeting Notice HASTINGS 945-9926 Community events. Band Boosters where are you? Attend the meeting March 21 at 7:30 in the band room. Help is needed to make festival plans and wrap silverware. All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News’. Summer of ‘77 Women’s Softball News The general meeting of the Maple Valley Women’s Softball Association met Wednesday night, March 9, where an election of officers was held. Those elected were: President - Rosalie Murphy; Vice President Beverly Oleson; Secretary Bonnie Maker; Treasurer - Lynn Blakely. Any woman not yet contacted and wishing to play may notify anyone of the above officers. A general meeting to be held later will be announced. Cloverleaf 4-H Club Don’t forget the skating party March 17th, 7:00-9. Admission is 50 cents, plus skates. Parents you're invited too! Also, there will be a club meeting March 31 at Fuller Street School, time, 7:30. Dick Hill, Barry & Eaton 4-H Agent will be there at that time to answer any questions you might have. So, come on 4-Her’s and parents lets all be there. Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p .m. Loan Closet The Nashville Loan Closet has sickroom and convalescent supplies available to those who might need them. Such items as crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, commodes, and others are available. These items may be borrowed, at no charge. We do ask that they be returned in the same good condition as when they were taken out. For further information, contact Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes at 852-1978. Card ofThanks Thank you so much to all my friends and relatives for the cards, plants, and visits while I was in the hospital. Anna Lindberg PHONE 945-9554 — for — WANT-ADS NOTICES Auto Service Center • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS Use your Mobil Credit Card or Mich. Bank Americard • BRAKES ■ GASOLINE QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph. 7260569 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 16, 1977-Page 7 Obituaries M.M. Woods NASHVILLE Mr. M. M. Woods, -53, of 4010 Morgan Rd., died Sunday, March 13, 1977 at Ocala, Florica. Mr. Woods was bom on June 13, 1923 in Franklin, Illinois and was the son of Iven and Myrtle (Jones) Woods. Mr. Woods retired because of disability. Mr. Woods was a life member of Thornapple Valley Post 8260 VFW, and of the American Legion Post 284 in Belleview, Florida. Mr. M. M. Woods is survived by his wife, Betty; two sons, Marion Woods, Jr. of Potterville and Michael of West Palm Beach, Florida; four grandchildren; two step-daughters, Mrs. Larry (Judy) Hook of Nashville and Mrs. Tom (Dianne) Hildreth of Hastings; and one brother, Warren Woods of Roseville, Michigan. Funeral services will beheld at 1:30 P.M. Thursday, March 17, 1977, at Vogt Funeral Home, Nashville. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. PHONE 945-954 WANT-ADS NOTICES NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & Auxiliary FISH & CHICKEN FRY FRIDAY, MARCH 18 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Adults—*3.00 Children—ISO - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - .Note of Thanks A BIG thank-you to Maker’s IGA for the many Maple Valley Co-op students that they hired during the years their business served the Nashville area. I am sure that these students greatly enjoyed the help and guidance that they received from the Kjergaards. I personally appreciate the support that they gave the Maple Valley Cooperative Training Program. Keith Greenwald Co-op Coordinator A Talent Show will be held in connection with the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival on April 29, 1977. The categories will be Instrumental, Vocal and Misc., with three winners in each category. All entries must be in by April 22,1977. The winners will Motorcycle Insurance See or Call... Vermontville Historical “The ALL-TOGETHER Team " society to 'sugar-off' Members and friends of the local society are anticipating this annual event which has been re­ scheduled for Thursday evening, March 24. As usual, it will follow a regular 7:00 potluck (no desserts) supper in the Griswold Room of the Congregational Church. As previously planned Carl Thrun will be displaying his skill in preparing this Vermontville delicacy and Mrs. Dewayne Wright, Mr. Don Shepard and Mr. Reinhart Zemke will provide the program. appear on the main program Festival Day, April 30. For information, please contact Martha Christensen, Vermontville, Mich. 49096. Phone 726-0044 or Barbara Musser, Vermontville, Mich. 49096, Phone 726-0554. Norma Shance Stan Trumble Mary Trumble -Owners Insurance UfeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 MIX«R«MYCIN Does the job Save with John Deere and the price is right! fed i 8 Long Green Dividends This coupon is worth money. You can apply it at your John Deere dealer’s to any item in four classes of machines (one cou­ pon only to any one machine). Ask your dealer about the spe- THE FACTS cial financing on certain tools. Offer runs from 15 January to 15 June 1977. Clip Long Green Dividend coupons, stop in and save._ $50 Coupon G $125 Coupon $75 Coupon $200 Coupon Name__ er Mix*R»Mycin provides broad spectrum coverage. This means growth promotion and feed effi­ ciency plus control and preven­ tion of certain diseases. Mix»R»Mycin is highly concen­ trated and especially formulated for easy mixing. . Mix«R»Mycin provides continu continu-­ ous protection against disease. 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MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 Non Foods Department VASELINE INTENSIVE CAKE */9yAC LOTION $1.79 VALUE QQJ<rF SUPER CRICKET BUTANE LIGHTER each � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-03-23.pdf 58aae307f57104140af6501d6bf379c8 PDF Text Text BULK RATi PAID\ ’ U.S. PO5TAGI mPub"c Ha***ii 0*m V”i»bta<y’V*£* k,»V”i»bt.a<*£* Hostings, Mi a* 49058 368 -*< PERMIT O. y Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 112 E. Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) olume 103 No. 45 - March 23,1977 M.V. School Board discusses possible program reductions in the future At the regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, March 14,1977, the board members discussed the general program that might be offered this coming school year in relationship to the millage defeat on February 21st. General discussion related to possible reductions that might be necessary in the extra-curricular program and curriculum aS well Softball rules classes to begin March 28 There will be an open session for anyone interested in learning the softball rules and regulations for the upcoming Maple Valley softball season, Monday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School cafeteria. Additional meetings for those interested in becoming officials will be held Mondays, April 11,18 and 25. All these sessions will also begin at 7:30. For more information call Ernie Jacoby at the high school, 852-9275. as considering reductions in school personnel. No decisions were, made at the meeting, and the board members scheduled a general work session for Thursday, March 17, to review the total curriculum and extra curricular program in relationship to anticipated funds available for the 1977-78 school year. A special board meeting was scheduled for Monday, March 21, in the high school cafeteria at which time a presentation will be made relative to the reductions that will be necessary. The board members approved a request from Shannon Drotar, Spanish teacher, to contact students in the Spanish classes regarding a one week trip to Mexico beginning August 8, 1977. The cost of the trip to the student will be $389.95, and points of interest will include Mexico City, Acapulco, and Taxco. A similar trip was taken this past summer. A short discussion was held relative to the present tuition policy. At the present time, the Maple Valley Schools will not accept tuition students except under extenuating circumstances; such as a junior or senior who may wish to graduate from Maple Valley High School and has been in attendance in this school system. No action was taken to change this plicy with the policy open for further review depending upon general requests and the state guidelines relative to tuition students. favor of continuing the Eaton Intermediate film library program instead of merging the Eaton Intermediate library with the REMC library and materials program operating out of Ingham county. The cost of. the REMC program in the Maple Valley School district would have been 50 cents per student. General fund bills in the amount of $22,900.38 were approved for payment. The February 25th payroll in the amount of $67,457.01 and the March 11th payroll in the amount of $67,427.38 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll account. Maker’s closes after 30 years in Nashville Maker’s IGA will end a 30 year era of business in Nashville when they go hut of business with an auction on all the remaining stock in the store Saturday, March 26 at 10 am. The auctioneer will be Norbert Polus. The stoie will be closed.all this week. Makers was founded in 1947 by WIN PRIZES IN OUR COLORING CONTEST 4 WINNERS! Rules Hey Kids! Color any or all the drawings Maple Valley News and take the colored in this issue of pictures to the stores or businesses sponsoring those particular drawings. There will be certificates of $10. for 1st prize and $5. for 2nd prize. Contest will be broken down into two categories, one for children 6 and under and the other for children 7 to 10. The certificates can be used toward purchase of any item (or items) in any of the participating businesses. Entrees must be in by noon Thursday, March 31. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian, or parents can drop off the entrees for their children. 2 Winners in each age group Kids! You can Win a Prize!! Color the c Drawings inside and take to the Sponsor's store! Tom Maker. He sold the business to his sister and brother-in-law, Al and Rose Smith in 1957. In 1960, the Smiths’ son-in-law. Bill Kjergaard, became a manager of the store. He and his wife Sonya bought the store in 1973. Maker’s has employed hundreds of co-op students Continued on page 3 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 23,1977-Page 2 Maple Valley Honor Roll SEVENTH GRADE: Kyle Brock, Leonard Eaton (all A’s), Mark O’Brien, Sjtar Price, Melanie Rogers, Kathleen Semrau, Curt Tuckey (all A’s), Debbie Youngs, Steve Hummel, Sonya Pike (all A’s), Tim Platte, Tammie Spillane, Nyle Wells, Diane Andrews, Tom Brooke, Cindy Brumm (all A’s), Rachel Cantrell, Jeff Christensen, Melissa Coffman, Lisa Cogswell, Kelli Cowell, Robin Dickinson, Julie Dormer (all A’s), Cory Furlong, Kelly Hamilton, Rachel Hartenburg, Ken Heavyside, Debbie Hummell, Mike Hull, Sandy Kalnbach (all A’s), Charlene Martin, Coby Mateer, Tpm McMillen, Eric Wolff (all New chicks from small eggs hatch; they love to run in the briar patch! NAME ADDRESS AGE — PHONE Simon’s Pharmacy 207 N. Main, Nashville Our favorite is the Easter Bunny; the gifts he hides are very funny! NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE Kelley’s Variety Store 117 N. Main, Nashville A’s), Richard Elliston, Mike Kelly, Douglas Lovejoy, Dominic Morawski, Dan Ridge, Carol Scobey, Jane Williams, David Dale, Sheri Harshman, Lorraine McClelland, George Toman, Rogin Kurtz, Jeff Morgan, Kim Nagle, Betty Rohrbacher, Connie Segur, Linda Steinbrecher, Carla Sutfin, Vonda Turban, Wendy Wolfe, Robin Wright, Pan Knoll (all A’s). EIGHTH GRADE: Denise Goodwin, Brett Hummell, Diane Lovejoy, Lewis Mapes, Newman Maurer, Kim Myers, Jamek Polhamus, Carleen Samson, Donna Steinbrecher, Mark Sutfin, Rick Swift, Laurie Tobias, Mike Trumble, Jim Williams, Art Allwardt, Dan R. Hoffman, Sherry Kraai, Candace Mater, Michelle Pendell, Dale Resseguie, Tracey Wawiernia, Dawn Wells, Nancy Wolever, Donna Augustine, Pam Bishop, Dave Boomer, Pam Brown, Jan Catlin, Lola, Clements, Diane Cook, Cyle Cornish (all A’S), Brad DeCamp, Celia Eaton (all A’s), Luella Fassett (all A’s), Karen Gurd, Sherrie Hummel, Ross Nichols (all A’s), Gayle Partridge, Brenda Semrau, Kathy Shaw, Darla K. Sherman, Susie Spoelstra, Trudy Symonds, James Travoli, Brenda Winegar, Jamie 'Yarger, Marsha Zinger, Brenda Carmoney, Brian Chaffee, Gale Cooley, Lori Decker, Tammi Fdbte, John Kent, Robin Matson, Norman Secord, Larry Thomason, Alan Wells, Cindy Wetzel, Andrea Briggs, Penny Cheeseman, Chan Cox, Karen Fender, Gordon H. Gardner, Kim Hosey, Jeff Shepperly, Angie Webb, Rhonda Bushre, Lorna Carrigan, Becky Cowell, Darlene Humphrey, Loni Lee, Susan Schippel, Darla M. Sherman, Jeff Weiler, Wendy Wyskowski. NINTH GRADE: Carol Applepian, Tuesday Aspinall, Cheryl Bacon, Susanna > Barnhart, Debbie Barton, Don Beck, Kim Bell, Rusty Blakely, Kathy Christopher, Brad Coffman, Corrine Cole, Gary Cousins, Laura Eaton, Karen Fager, Sharon Fox, Susan Fox (all A’s), Tammie Frank, Alan Gardner, Tim Gearhart, Kellie Haas, Debbie Hall, Brian Hamilton, Chris Hamilton, Barbara Harris, Sue Hickey, Barbara Hummell, Debbie Hummel, Kathy Hummel, Marvin Humphrey, Dennis Jarrard, Tony Joostbems, Paul Kirby, Janice Lightner, Cheryl McClure, David McGinley, Jeff Mead, Denise Morrison, Marvin Munn, Cindy Murphy, Jim Myers, Kathy Norris, Chris Price, Lora Reid, Christine Shaw, Minday Simon, Janice Siple, Troy Sixberry, Paulette Strong, Greg Sutfin, Dawnette Symonds, Cathy Trumble (all A’s), Joyce Warner, Diana Wells, Ken Wood. TENTH GRADE: David Alexander, Carla Aspinall, Steve Augustine, Debbie Bacon (all A’s), Tracey Baker, Chris Barrette, Mike Beachneau, Beth Beebe (all A’s), Jeanette Carroll, Sally Carter, Karen Christensen, David Cook, Connie Crawford, Denise Crilly,- Teresa Dale, Vickie Davis, Julie DeCamp, Cindy Elliston, Bryan Fassett, Dough Fassett (all A’s), Scott Feighner, Kelly Foote, Terry Frith (all A’s), Tom Gurd, Beth Hoffman, Kaye Hughes, Andy' Joostbems, Kevin Kilpatrick (all A’s), Kathy Kirby, Kelli Knoll, Kris Koetje, Cathy Kraai, Debby Laurie (all A’s), Kent MacDonald, Sandy Maurer, Brent Moore, Donna Morrison, David Munn, Cinda Murphy, Brenda Musser, Helen Nelson, Laurie Oaster, Scott Perkins, Diane Pluff, Ruth Potter, Julie Reid, Desi Ruff, Debbie Secord, Dave Shepperly, Trudy Slocum, Debbie Steinbrecher, Debbie Sutfin, Karen Swift, Ronda Swift, Melissa Tate, Wayne Varney, Karen Ward, Quentin Ward, Shelly Wolff, Lee Wright, Sandy Musser, Scott Ommen, Laurie Perkins, Vicki Phares, Jim Wright, Anita Youngs. ELEVENTH GRADE: Becky Pierce Mark Pufpaff, Chuck Angus, Vera Beduschi, David Reid, Scot Rice, Bobbie Roberts, Berkimer; Mary Bolinger, Nancy Joni Scramlin, Dione Shaw, Mike Brady, Mike Briggs, Diane Shilton, Julie Shook, Harold BroWn (all A’s), Diane Bursley, Smith, Richard Taylor, Karen Kelly Christopher, Luella Dale, Tebo, Cathy Toman, Debbie Kathy Dixson, Robert Eldred, Tupper, Leasa Tyler, Kendall Marcia Elliston, Carolyn Fassett, Viele, Ray Viele (all A’s), Kirby Denise Fassett, Hal Ferguson, Wilmore, Jeff Zemke. Becky Fox, Bart Frith, Randy TWELFTH GRADE: Sherry Furlong, Kathy Garvey, Robert Augustine, Chuck Beachnau, Goodnoe, Doug Halsey, Mike Mark Benton, Vicki Bennett, Hamilton, Kris Hammond, Michael Borner (all A’s), Anne Dianna Harman, Teresa Harp, Boughton (all A’s), Pam Butler, Gretchen Hartenburg (all A’s), Eileen Carrigan, David Jim Hora, Cam Jarrard, Cheryl Carrigan, David Christensen (all Keech (all A’s), Teresa Kent, A’s), Nadine Cole, Dan Cook, Kim Landes, Andy Lukasewycz, Kelly Copen, Craig Curtis, Tim Steve MacKenzie, Debbie Curtis (all A’s), Vicki Dean, McGinley, Jasper Miles, Lisa Continued on page 8— Maple Grove Township Annual Meeting Notice Maple Grove Township annual meeting will be held on Saturday April 2, 1977 at 1:30p.m. at the township hall. The 1977 and '78 budgets will be discussed and any other business which may come up before the meeting. Mary Jarrard Maple Grove Township Clerk EASTER CANTATA Hail, Glorious King PRESENTED BY THE CHOIR OF THE First Congregational Church VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN Sun., March 27 at 4 p.m. PUBLIC INVITED The Easter lilies are in bloom, filling the air with their perfume. NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE Nashville Flowers& Jewelry 233 N. Main, Nashville �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 23, 1977-Page 3 Cover Story— Maker’s close .. MSU spring *77 graduate offering at Maple Valley A few years ago a very popular graduate course of instruction was held at Maple Valley Schools conducted by Dr. H. Clarizio of MSU called “Learning Disabilities.” A successor to this course is scheduled to be held in Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School the Spring Term 1977. The course is: ED 813 (3) SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM 7-10 P.M. Tuesdays, March 29-May 31 Instructors: Dr. Harvey Clarizio & Dr. Myrtle Yoshinaga Maple Valley HighSchool Room A-l Regular University graduate fees and credit policies will apply. Specific pertinent data may be obtained from the office of the MSU Regional Director, Dr. Howard Brighten at 20 Kellogg Center (517) 353-9277 E. Lansing, MI 48824. We have been over a year in the planning of this class - this will be an opportunity to continue your academic as well as professional growth locally and save the expensive commuting mileage for an on-campus class. Additional information may be found in the MSU Spring OffCampus Bulletin or by contacting Ernie Jacoby at the Jr.-Sr. High School office at 852-9275. School Board petitions available Bill and Sonya Kjergaard have owned Maker's I.G.A. (Maple Valley News Photo) since 1973. 2002 through the years. “We have been the largest employer of young people in Nashville. It has been an important aspect of our business/* said Sonya. The Kjergaards’s plans are indefinite, but Bill graduated from Ferris State College with a degree in refrigeration repair, and might look into a job in this field. Sonya plans to work again too. Bill and Sonya have no immediate plans to leave the area, with their daughter, Susie still in college. “We’re looking forward to hopefully find enjoyable work that will allow us a more normal lifestyle/’ said Sonya. “With a business of your own, you’re so constantly tied down to it. “It has been very, very (owning the interesting business), and Nashville has been a wonderful place to raise our kids. We have truly enjoyed working with people on Main Street.” 1 SOFA FAIR CONDITION, gray color, $30 cash and carry. Johnsons Furniture Store, 112 Main St., Nashville, 852-9594. 1LARGE SWIVEL ROCKER, good condition, $30 cash and carry. Johnsons Furniture Store, 112 Main St., Nashville, 852-9594. 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Ernie Nash speaks out on PCP State Representative Ernie Nash (R-Dimondale) feels that State Agriculture Director B. Dale Ball and his department have done an excellent job in effectively identifying the PCP problem, and he wants to officially tell them so. Nash introduced a resolution commending Ball and the department for taking quick action in establishing a thorough testing program which resulted in eight herds being quarantined when they were found to have been contaminated with PCP. PCP (pentachlorophenol) is a wood treatment that contains dioxin, an extremely dangerous poison. “To secure other opinions about PCP, the Department immediately upon finding its presence in eight Michigan dairy herds contacted the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration. These agencies will determine what amount of the chemical, if any, would be permitted in food,”-Nash said. “It is within the realm of possibility that Michigan has sounded the national alarm about PCP since millions of pounds of the chemical are produced every year in the United States and is widely used in wood construction,” he adds. “The calm, scientific approach by the Department of Agriculture has served to avert a potential disaster. It represents an effective performance by the department in enforcing our laws on the contamination of food and protecting the public health,” Nash said. Nash said he feels the entire legislature agrees that the Department of Agriculture performed its duties well and will adopt the resolution. Maple Valley school lunch The Easter eggs we love to colorl Plain white eggs are so much duller. NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE Michigan National Bank 194 S. Main, Vermontville Monday, March 28 Lasagna, Peas, Orange Juice, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Tuesday, March 29 Bar-B-Q’s, Green Beans, Pears, Cake, Milk. Wednesday, March 30 Roast Beef Gravy on Mashed Potatoes, Buttered Carrots, Applesauce, Bread & Butter, Milk. Thursday, March 31 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Com, Cookie, Milk. Friday, April 1 Tuna & Noodle Casserole, Peas, Peaches, Bread & Butter, Milk. Action Ads FOR SALE: American automated batch dryer, model No. 2420, 475 ba per hour capacity, 3 yrs. old, 1460 hours, very sharp condition. Call 517­ 566-8597, Sunfield. (3-22) AUTO TABS - This is the last hill week you have to buy your 1977 Michigan license plate tabs. Cars without them after March 31 will be ticketed. If you don’t have yours, go to a Secretary of State office before the lines get any longer. KING DAY - The House has approved HB 4001, which moves the official observance of- Martin Luther King Day in Michigan from January 15 to the Monday nearest that date. This may lead to another three-day weekend for some workers. PREVENT POISON Governor Milliken has designated this week “Poison Prevention Week.” It is intended to draw attention to the many household chemical products and medicines which are potentially harmful to small children if left in reach. .SCHOOL LOANS - Now moving through the legislature is SB 194, which provides for an emergency school loan fund to assist school districts which are unable to rheet their financial obligations. Such districts would then have to balance their budgets, or face reorganization. . OLD BOTTLES Governor Milliken' has urged the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to start planning for the transition to returnable bottles as required by Proposal A, approved last November, which takes effect December 3, 1978. Returnable beer containers, for example, would have to carry a Michigan symbol and be reusable by more than one manufacturer. FARM ASSESSMENTS - The attorney general has ruled that an assessor must consider farm income as a factor when assessing farmland, in addition to considering the sales price of comparable land. From 1973 to 1975, net cash Michigan farm income declined over 30 percent while farmland valuation increased 24 percent. This decision should help ease the farm tax burden. USED OIL - The Department of Natural Resources reports that some firms are willing to pay for dirty auto crankcase oil, which they purify and resell. This comes as oil is increasing in value, solving the problem of what to do with old oil after you change it at home. COPPED PORN In consequence of Supreme Court decisions allowing local communities to set obscenity standards, HB 4269 has been introduced to prohibit drive-in theatres from showing X-rated movies if those can be viewed from beyond the drive-in boundaries. PRIMARY QUESTION - In file debate over the cost of last year’s Michigan Presidential Primary, several proposals were advanced to change or repeal it. None passed. The first such bill this year is HB 4266, which would do away with the primary altogether. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE a MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... On Easter Day the choirs sing, while the church bells softly ring. THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE ' PHONE 852*9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS NAME 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. ADDRESS AGE PHONE Randall Lumber Company 219 S. State, Nashville at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBUC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch throu Commercial PH. (517) 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan In the meadows young lambs play; they know that Easter's on its way. NAME ADDRESS AGE ---- PHONE South End Food & Beverage 637 S. Main, Nashville �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 23, 1977-Page 5 News from . . Vermontville Public Library Many new books are now available at the Library. Among them are: THE SHINING by Stephen King; VOYAGE by Sterling Hayden; GHOST FOX by James A. Houston; MRS. POLLIFAX ON SAFARI by Dorothy Gilman; BLUEGRASS by Borden Deal; GALLOWS WAY by Daoma Winston; THE CATS by Joan P hips on; DOLPHIN SUMMER by Carola Salisbury; A MOST ROMANTIC CITY by Mary Ann Gibbs; SEQUOIA SHOOTOUT by John . Henry Reese; THE KILLINGS AT COYOTE SPRINGS by Lewis B. Patten; BLOOD HUNT by James Alphonsus Harvey; THE LAST CATTLE DRIVE by Robert Day; THE WAY HOMEWARD by Giles A. Lutz; HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA DIPLOMA TESTS by David Reuben Turner; THE BEAUTIFUL CRAFTS BOOK; AIRSHIPS FOR THE FUTURE by William J. White; BUBBLES: A SELF PORTRAIT by Beverly. Sills; THE GREAT BOOK OF MAGIC by Chester Jay VON Alkema; DIANE FURSTENBERG’S BOOK OF BEAUTY by Diane Von Furstenberg; RUNNING THE GOOD RACE by Anita Bryant; THE AGATHA CHRISTIE MYSTERY by Derrick Murdoch. The book CACTI by Edgar and Brian Lamb has been donated to the library in memory of Gladys Green. Our thanks are extended to the Jack Rathburn family for this lovely book. Are you working on a float for the Maple Syrup Festival? Large letter stencils are available at the library to make this job a bit easier for you. Maple Grove birthday club to meet The Maple Grove Birthday Club met Tuesday, March 15, at the home of Thelma Soya on Banfield Road. Ruby Ball was Vo-hostess. AU enjoyed the baked ham dinner. Veda Guy drew the door prize. President Kay Snowden conducted the business meeting. Names were drawn for our new N “ “ Secret Paf.” Beatrice Rogers read the' Constitution and discussion followed. Some revision may be made at our April meeting. Gifts were passed out and our “Secret Pals” were revealed. Diane Wjlliams and Bernice Daniels will host the April 19th meeting at the Town Hall. Each are asked to bring a “White Elephant” as our donation for the Flower friend. Calendar of Events Grandma wears her finest bonnet with lots of frills and flowers on it. NAME ADDRESS PHONE AGE Steak House Restaurant 202 N. Main, Nashville Barry County Cooperative Extension Service March 25 Farmers’ Week, Michigan State University. March 28 - Fair Board, 8 p.m., Sheriff’s Office. March 31 - SCS Annual Meeting, Elk’s Lodge. April 1-2 - 4-H Leader Workshop, Photography, Kettunen Center. April 4 - Barry County MAEH Council Meeting, 1:30 p.m. Executive Board, 2 p.m. entire board, Extension Office, Hastings. April 5 - Youth Dairy Tour, Milk Processing Plant, Ovid, 11 a.m., and Green Meadows Farm, Elsie. Lunch provided by MMPA. Members, parents and leaders welcome. April 5 - College Day Event, 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Reservation blanks at Hastings, Extension Office. April 7 Telfarm Business Analysis - Extension Office, Hastings, Crops & Livestock, 10­ 12 a.m. and Dairy 1-3 p.m. April 11 - 4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension Office. April 12 - Private Applicators Pesticide testing, Extension Office, Hastings. The individual must have sent application to Michigan Department of Agriculture for appointed time. April 14 Barry County Registered Holstein Directors, Bill Semrau farm on M-66. North of Nashville, 8 p.m. April 22-23 - 4-H PEER-Plus Weekend, Barry County Community Camp. Pretty tulips and daffodils dot the gardens and the hills. NAME ADDR PHONE AGE Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville Action-Ads FOR SALE: One 6-16” mm semi­ mounted plow with hydraulic reset, just painted, ready for spring work. 517-566-8597, Sunfield. (3-22) In every tree you'll find a nest of baby birds that never rest. NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE Hecker Agency 225 N Main, Nashville LOCKS REPAIRED, dead bolts installed, doors keyed alike, foreign car keys. Homer Snow & Son, 732 Sherman St., Nashville, Mi. Bonded locksmith, (eow) I will prepare your taxes in my home. Reasonable rates. Phone evenings. 726-1370. (4-6) FOR SALE; Mobile home, 1973, 14 x 60 Clarion. CaU 517-7264)470 Vermontville (3-22)___________ SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Chariotter Phone 543-0173. (tfn) On Easter morn, our basket's full, out of the straw, the eggs we pull! ADDRESS AGE PHONE Johnson’s Furniture Store 112 N. Main, Nashville �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 23,1977-Page 6 Girls basketball tourney April 1-2 Oakland University will host the 1977 Michigan Amateur Athletic Union Girls State Basketball Tournament April 1 and 2. The tournament is open to any school which qualifies under Michigan High School Athletic Association rules. Winner of the tournament will travel to Tennessee for the national AAU OPEN LETTER If you leave no Will, your estate will be distributed ac­ cording to law. The courtappointed administrator may not handle your affairs as you intended - shares going to family and friends may be different than desired, and may lead to conflicts in the family. A Will, reflecting your wishes, helps to preserve harmony. 'Vcqtr FUNERAL HOMES L Nashville — Vermontville - Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 championships in May. The single elimination tournament is sponsored nationally by 'Sears Roebuck. Girls who have not played for their high school team since November 15 are eligible. If a girl’s name is on the roster, but she sits .on the bench in uniform, she is still allowed to play in the tournament. Deadline for entries is March 26. Entry fee is $30 per team and $4 per player. Checks should be sent to Rose Swidzinska, MA AU Chairman, Oakland University, Rochester, 48063. For further information, call 377-3190. Action Ads 1 BEIGE $25, cash Furniture Nashville, SOFA, fair condition, and carry. Johnsons Store, 112 Main St., 852-9594. For Want Ads — Phone 945-9554 Hastings 1 RUST COLOR, full size sofa­ bed, fair condition, $75 cash and carry. Johnsons Furniture Store, 112 Main St., Nashville, 852-9594. The 19.9-hp 400 has everything you need in a lawn and garden tractor CAKE DECORATING WITH AN EASTER FLAVER Serena Goodenough s advanced cake decorating class met at her house in Vermontville last Saturday for the last week of classes. The class had an Easter flavor, with the ladies making sugar Easter eggs and other holiday goodies. Some of the class members are left to right, Lois Elliston, Marsha Ainslie, Serena Goodenough, instructor; and Karla Hughes. Serena would like to conduct a cake decorating class this spring at her home. She would like to teach about six students. , CANOE-14 ft. World's Finest Ultralight Canoe! <°n|y 48ibs.) Offer Good thru Month ofMarch Hydrostatic Drive Hydrostatic drive teams with a 2-speed rear axle to'match speed and power to most any job. Lets you change tractor ground speed without clutching Function Hydraulics Power Steering Triple hydraulics are standard equipment on the 400. They let you control the raising, lifting, and angling of implements with just a touch of the hand. Close-quarters maneu vering is a cinch-with power-assisted steering and individual rear-wheel brakes. Built-in headlights and hourmeter are also standard. See us now for a 400 Tractor and matched working equipment GALES LAKE ODESSA, MICHIGAN...PHONE 374-8835 HOURS: Mon. - Friday 7:30 to 5:30 /Saturday 7:30 til Noon TREE? Nylon Flame Retardant TENT With Floor o, „ ,vsaom„, With the purchase of the Sportspa! Canoe- 14ft. Wheeler Marine Other Boats, Motors & Complete Marine Supply Center M-66 SOUTH of NASHVILLE - PH: 852-9609 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 23, 1977-Page7 Bits and Pieces By Edith Benedict Mr. & Mrs. Harold Benedict recently returned from a 2-month vacation in the Southwest They visited Mr. & Mrs. Russell Rankin in Enid, Oklahoma, Mr. & Mrs. Chet Holden in Dumas, Texas, Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Wilson at Eter, Texas, and several others in Dalbart, Texas. They also called on Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Henry and Miss Glenna Gorham at Liberal, Kansas, and Mr. & Mrs. Henry Walton in Clovis, New Mexico. These people were all cousins. They also spent a few days with their nephew and family, Mr. & Mrs. Norman Steward in Flagstaff, Arizona and 2 weeks with Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Wions and family in Tempe, Arizona. A few of thee many points of interest visited were Palo Duro Canyon, near Amarillo, Texas, Carlsbad Caverns, Space Center at Alamagordo, and White Sands National Monument in New Mexico, and the Grand Canyon, Indian Cliff dwelling. Sunset ML National Monument, Worlds largest meteor crater. Old Tucson, Tombstone, Bisbee coppermine and many other lovely scenic places in Arizona. The daily temperatures in Tempe and Tucson were from 75 to 81 degrees with cool nights. In Tucson, the Benedicts camped a week in the same park with Mr. & Mrs. Vernon MacDonald of Vermontville. Both leaving and on the way home, the Benedicts spent some time with their daughters and families in Indiana Mr. & Mrs. David Rishel, at Lafayette and Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Wion, at N. Manchester. Brian Benedict spent about a month and a half vacationing in California near San Diego. Among others, he called on Rev. and Mrs. Gary Lyons and family and Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Wion and Family. WING DING HERE IT IS! Fabulous Carpets from the Nations Leading Millson Sale! Carpet of your choice at a Fraction of the Regular Cost. You'll find the Right Carpet for any decor and for every room in your House. Colors? We offer a wide range that will brighten and enliven any room! San That doesn’t mean you have to take them lying down. Nor do you have to work hard at pulling, hoe­ ing and digging to get them out. Just come on over and pick up some Purina Top Grass & Weed Killer. It effectively kills weeds on contact without harming bushes, trees or shrubs. And for large areas like driveways, patios and side­ walks, where you don’t want anything to grow, pick up Purina Grass & Weed Vegetation Killer. It kills to the root. And keeps on killing up to one year. Come on over. 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Railroad, Hastings JOHNSON'S FURNITURE STORE 112 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Store Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon. to Sat. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PHONE: 852-9594 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 23, 1977-Page 8 Farmers' cash receipts climb, then dip! Michigan fanners took in 1.68 billion dollars for their products in 1976, according to the Michigan Crop Reporting Service. Farmers’ 1976 cash receipts were up 2 percent from 1975, but 4 percent short of the record high 1974 sales. Cash receipts ran well ahead of 1975 in 8 of the first 9 months of 1976. By the end of September, farmers had taken in 10 percent more than the same period in 1975 and 3 percent more than the record high of 1974. The fourth quarter, however, saw receipts fall off 18 percent, led by a 30 percent decline in crops. Major price setbacks were felt in dry beans, wheat, potatoes, and hogs. Crop returns continued a 4 year trend bringing in more money to Michigan farms than livestock, but not by much. Receipts for livestock and livestock products were a record high 812 million dollars in 1976, up 14 percent fromthe previous year. Crops, on the other hand dropped 8 percent to 870 million dollars, but held on to a slim 52 to 48 edge in percentage of total cash receipts. Nine out of ten jobs provide Social Security protection for both the worker and his family. + NEW CANCELLATION DATE: All classified ads in the Reminder must be cancelled by Friday at 5 p.m. before the next publication. ANYONE needing graduation announcements, can still order them at the Reminder office, (tfn) A STAR IS BORN Ulysses S. Grant, who was to take his place in history as an outstanding Civil War general and 18th President of the United States, was born on April 27,1822. b e a u t i f u 11 y - c a r v e d A Chippendale slant-top desk once used by General Grant is today part of the decorative arts collections at Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. Did you know? A SHOT HEAR ROUND THE WORLD j President Abraham L/incoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865. The tragic shot came from behind while the President sat watching a benefit performance of “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C. Abraham Lincoln died the following morning. The red silk damask rocker in which Lincoln was seated on the night of his assassination is now among the collections of Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. The chair, together with Lincoln’s shawl and theater playbill, are preserved in the Abraham Lincoln Courthouse on the Village Green. + The Easter eggs we love to colorl Plain white eggs are so much duller. Everyone 65 or older who is entitled to monthly social security or railroad retirement payments get hospital insurance under medicare without paying monthly premiums. + NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE Maple Valley Implement 737 Sherman, Nashville Our favorite is the Easter Bunny; the\ gifts he hides are very funnIy! NAME HONOR ROLL cont. from page 2 ' Bryan DeCamp, Lorraine Decker, Lou Decker, Joanne DeLong, Marva Fowler, Paul Friddle, Rose Frith, Anita Furlong, Teresa Furlong, Karen Gardner, Debbie Gurd, Gary Hamilton, Paul Hammond, Julie Hartenburg, Don Hickey, Sherry Hummel, Joe Jarvie, Keith Jones, David Kalnbach (all A’s), David Kelley, David Kellogg, Kathy Knoll, Phyllis Kurtz, Pam Lake (all A’s), Priscilla Lukasewycz, Brian MacKenzie, Tina Madison, Linda Main, Debbie Morrison, Les Murphy, Pam Musser, Steve Obenour, Dawn Pluff, Pat Powers, Trudy Rathburn (all A’s), Barb Redmond, Mark Shipman, Myrna Sixberry, Randy Snow, Barb Steinbrecher, Doug Sutfin, Debbie Trumble, Kathy Vincent, Mardi Ward, Tammy Wolff (all A’s), Robbin Wood, Robyn Yarger (all A’s), Kim Zemke. ADDRESS AGE PHONE Vermontville Hardware 131 S. Main, Vermontville 1 USED RECLINER, $25 cash and carry. Johnsons Furniture Store, 112 Main St., Nashville, 852-9594. MEMBER NeA^pNApe p R Association - Founded 1885 New chicks from small eggs hatch; they love to run in the briar patch! NAME Maple Valley News ADDRESS AGE Nashville, PHONE Security National Bank South Main^ Nashville ME AD Michigan Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers.» Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics- Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. AGE PHONE Eaton Federal Savings & Loan S. Main, Nashville �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 23,1977 - Page 9 Vermontville cub scouts Pock 649 MICHIGAN A few weeks ago Mrs. Rice took her den to Lansing and they had a happy adventure to appear on TV, as they visited WJJM and the Confetti show which comes on at 4:00 p.m. every day. There are some new faces on our committee. Mr. Dan Gillig is our new committee chairman, replacing Don Lewis. Karla Hale is new secretary, replacing Barbara Franks and Den 2 has an assistant den mother, Jeanne Maplewood. It will be our annual May. She was the only den uniform inspection and we will without an assistant. also have a cake auction. All the Judy Gardner, den mother and boys and fathers are to make, den leader coach, is stepping bake, decorate and bring to the down to proceed with other pack meeting a beautiful cake adventures with her family. She which will be judged by our judge has been with the scouts for about and then they will be auctioned 6 years. off to the highest bidder. So come This month’s pack meeting will one, come all to dur annual be held Thursday, March 24, at Father, son cake bake auction. M.V. wrestlers place in kids tourney Greg Sutfin, 125, took first place in the Kids *Wrestling Tournament at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids last weekend. Matt Owen placed third in his weight class. Sun Mon Tues W&d Thur Frj Men in the service 17 IB B 20 21 22 23 Glenn A. Powers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn E. Powers, 3789 Arbor Rd., Vermontville, Mich., recently was promoted to Army private first class while serving with the 2nd U.S. Army Evacuation Hospital at Ft. Benning, Ga. PFC Powers is a medical aidman with the 676th Medical Detachment. The private entered the Army in June, 1976. He is a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School. 24 25 2G 27728 29 30 Deadline for 1977 License Tabs Nears HURRY, HURRY...That's the message from Automobile Club of Michigan to passenger car owners who haven't purchased 1977 license plate tabs. The ribbon on the finger of Auto Club secretary Laurie BErjeski serves as a reminder that April 1 is the day motorists must have tabs displayed on Michigan's Bicentennial license plates. The '77 tab, which is available at Department of State and 51 Auto Club offices across the state, must be placed in the upper right corner of the rear plate. To obtain a tab, motorists must present either the prepared renewal from from the Department of State, the 1976 registration or the certificate of vehicle title plus proof of public liability and property damage insurance. Army Staff Sergeant Larry E. Hyatt of Nashville', recently participated in “Operation Roman Holiday” conducted by the Southern European Task Force (SETAF) in Italy. Members of the 509th Infantry, regularly stationed in Vicenza, began 1 the exercise by a parachute drop onto the Monte Romano training area, north of Rome. The week-long training featured a heavy-equipment drop by parachute, Phantom F-4 jets dropping dummy bombs, and live mortar and artillery barrages. S. Sgt. Hyatt is a senior wheeled vehicle mechanic in Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry. The 1970 graduate of Maple Valley Junior and Senior High School, Vermontville, entered the Army in October, 1969. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Hyatt of 6451 Assyria Road, Nashville. His wife, Diana, is with him in Italy. An Easter egg you'll love to color, a favorite thing to do at Easter time. NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE Carl’s Market 999 Reed, Nashville Special PTO meeting at Maplewood School v Mr and Mrs. Easter bunny are hopping into Easter with lots of goodies for girls and boys NAME -------------AGE PHON There will be a special combined meeting of the 'Vermontville and Nashville P.T.O. groups on Thursday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the All Purpose Room of the Maplewood School in Vermontville. Mark Wangberg, a writer and poet from Alma, Michigan, will be our special guest speaker. Wangberg has been visiting selected classes at the Maple Valley High School, assisting with special writing projects. Also, he has visited Maplewood School, speaking to some of the students, and offering some of his techniques and exercises in writing to the teachers, which will be very helpful for future use in the classrooms. He will be speaking to students at Fuller St school in Nashville, on Thursday, March 31, and Kellogg School, on Friday, April 1. Please try to attend this special P.T.O. meeting and give Wangberg a warm reception to our community. lots of other nice things. NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE Johnny’s Food Mart Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville An Easter often brings the first signs off spring & BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Ph. 7264)129. 160 S. Main, Vermontville �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, March 23,1977 - Page 10 South Vermontville Vermontville News birthday club meets by Mrs. Ava Kroger Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Leta Nagle called on Mrs. Marie Crue at Pennock Hospital, Monday, P.M., and on the way home visited Mrs. Eliza Emery in Nashville. The senior citizens thoroughly enjoyed the play “Cleanest Town in the West” presented Tuesday by Mrs. Carpenter’s Dramatic class. There will be no meeting in April as so many are busy with Festival activities. Be sure and attend the free matinee by the Junior class “We Shook the Family Tree,” Friday, P.M., March 25 at 2:15 in the Maple Valley auditorium. Mrs. Leta Nagle, Lila Stevens, Ruth Aldrich, Kate Snyder and Ava Kroger attended the Eaton County Senior Citizens monthly meeting at the Olivet Middle School on Thursday. The Senior High Band entertained with several selections. Just heard that Mrs. Duane Vorce fell on the ice recently and broke her leg. She will be in a cast for 2 or 3 weeks yet. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Emerson of Perry called on her sister, Mrs. Ruth Aldrich, Friday evening. Mrs. LaVance Northrup and Mrs. Leta Nagle attended a baby shower in Charlotte, Saturday, P.M., at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Ted Rawson for their niece who lives in Frankenmuth. Mrs. Firster’s 11 day tour of Florida returned Thursday nignt, and Monday starts an 8 day trip to New Orleans. The State Regional Youth Fellowship held a “Camp out” Friday afternoon and-Saturday in the Congregational Church. Mrs. Ava Kroger, Leta Nagle and Francis Snyder called on Mrs. McLaughlin at the Kiwanis apartments in Charlotte Sunday evening, then all attended the Hymnsing at the Choir Congregational Church. Women are invited to Lenten Breakfast . .WOMEN of the Community are invited to a LENTEN BREAKFAST on Wednesday, March 30, at 7:30 a.m., Nashville United Methodist Church Community House. All are welcome. Men in service Marine Private First Class Randy A. Kendra, son of Mr. & Mrs. Jerry M. Kendra of 719 Summit St., Charlotte, has been promoted to his present rank while serving with the 3rd Marine Division in Okinawa. A 1976 graduate of Charlotte HighSchool, he joined the Marine Corps in June, 1976. South Vermontville birthday club will meet at the home of Penny Brumm, Thursday, March 24. Mr. & Mrs Doug Gardner just returned home after spending two weeks in Florida where they saw many beautiful sights including a couple of days at Disney World. Mr. Robert Olds of Lansing, and Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Hulbert and Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hamblily and Stacey, spent Saturday evening with Mr. & Mrs. Donald Martin. Mr. Olds showed pictures of his many hunting trips he has been on the past couple of years. Moose hunting, wild boar and sheep hunting, and many dog trials. Compassionate 1 LARGE SIZE RECLINER, excellent condition, $100, cash Friends and carry. Johnsons Furniture Our next meeting will be held Store, 112 Main St., Nashville, April 19, from 8 to 10 p.m. at 852-9594. Mary Bessette’s home, 732 Newton Street, Lansing. THE REDKEN EXPERIENCE Vermontville Jaycee ‘update’ Jelly Week will be run March 27 thru April 9. There will beJots of jelly available, so see any Vermontville Jaycee members. Proceeds from this project will go to the Maple Valley Special Education Dept. Also, a raffle will be conducted from now thru April 30th. The raffle is for a half of beef, processed, wrapped and tabled. The tickets are on sale for $1 each from any Vermontville Jaycee member and the drawing will be held April 30 at the Maple Syrup Festival. You could be the winner! Razor’s Edge firmly believes that any woman who cares about herself can be beautiful. This means treating yourself well. And being treated well. Like the very special personal attention you get every time you visit, a fine hair styling salon. Engagement announced Check Our Prices & Service... FERTILIZER - UREA - CHEMICALS Seed Corn from DeKalb & Wolverine CHICK DAY Is April 15 1006 E. RAILROAD HASTINGS PHONE 945-9926 Community events ... CLOVERLEAF 4-H CLUB March 31 at 7:30 at Fuller'St. School, Dick Hill (Barry-Eaton 4­ H Agent) will be here to talk to us. We invite all the parents, 4-H members and leaders from our club to attend this meeting. If you have any questions or ideas, please bring them with you. Hope to see you all there. Bobby Brumm, Reporter We are happy to announce the engagement of Alice A. Smith, 331 Martin Lake Road, Bellevue, Michigan, daughter of Mrs. John Patton, 313 S; Grandy Marshall, Michigan, to our father, William S. Hynes, Guy Road, Nashville, Michigan, son of Mr. & Mrs. Owen Hynes, 4192 S. Clark Road, Nashville. Both are employees of Michigan Bell Telephone Company of Battle Creek - Alice for 28 years, and William for 31 years. A June 18 wedding is being planned. ELECTRICAL WIRING - house, farm, licensed, insured. Dave Boomer Electirc, 852-9209 Nashville, tfn FARMER’S FEED SERVICE ☆☆☆☆ ☆ ☆ 2 PIECE BROWN livingroom suite, good condition, $75.00 cash and carry. Johnsons Furniture Store, 112 Main St., Nashville, 852-9594. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by -Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. NOTICE Applications are now being accepted for the 37th Annual MapleSyrup Festival Parade to be held Saturday, April 30th. An application may be received by contacting Steven M. Rathburn, P.O. Box 125, Vermontville, Michigan 49096. Annual Cub Scout Father & Son Cake Bake & Auction, Pack 649, Vermontville. Thursday, March 24,’ 1977, 7:30 p.m., Maplewood School. Public invited. yy ☆ Razor’s Edge specializes in The Redken $ Experience, a combination of science, pro­ fessional treatments, service and an entire ☆ & ☆ collection of hair and skin products to ☆ & use at home. £ w Call for an appointment. Start your _A_t.. experience today. yy ☆ ☆ RAZOR'S EDGE HAIRDESIGNERS J £ & The PROFESSIONAL SHOP ☆ For Men and Women ☆ ☆ • Styling • Permanents ☆ i • Frosting • Coloring ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ • Highlighting ■ft ☆ ☆ ^Razor's Edge HAIRDESIGNERS ☆ ☆ Tuesday thru Saturday Located above Birke's Shoe Store! : - ☆ ☆ j ... IN HASTINGS — & Auto Service Center • • • • • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS MAJOR OVERHAULS . ELECTRICAL WORK BODY & BUMP SERVICE TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS UcXM Mich. 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COUPON EXPIRES MARCH 26. 1977 We now have Magazines and the Lansing State Journal CLIP AND SAVE Johnny's sfDaRTsn stones WHITE OR ASSORTED BOUNTY Jumbo Towels Food Mart i 160S. MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE PHONE 517-726-0640 ^00 SINGLE roll wfww W1™ .£SHP0N AND S1OO° OR MORE PURCHASE. LIMIT 1. COUPON EXPIRES MARCH 26, 1977. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-03-30.pdf 6d23b03caf078490248fdcf0a655c08c PDF Text Text Q “tK RATI PAID U.S. POSTAGf i- citings, Michigan 49038 PERMIT NO. 1 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 112 E." Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) Volume 103 No. 46 - March 30,1977 Nashville sewer system issue still in question The Nashville Village council voted Thursday to postpone any further decisions on the proposed sewer system issue until after meeting with Fred Cowles, sanitary engineer for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The council plans to meet with him this week in Lansing. However, not to jeopardize the Federal grant monies available for the construction of the sewage system, the council decided to continue taking the appropriate steps in pursuit of these funds. The council received a letter from Cowles on March 18 stating that the village must promptly accept the grant offer and authorize the preparation of plans and specifications for the sewage system construction. If not, the state would take some form of enforcement action, possible forcing the village to build the project without grant assistance. (The above letter can be seen inside this issue of the Maple Valley News). Cowles letter was prompted by the council’s Feb. 24 vote not to build the proposed sewage treatment plant. The council took the action after the proposed sewer extensions were defeated F15e2b-14291 in the primary election Feb. 21. Council members felt the construction of the treatment plant would be too much of a financial burden on present sewer users without the support from the additional customers who would be added with the construction of the extensions. The council said it intended to put the sewer system decisions in the hands of the people of the village. If the people wanted the system, they could make it known to the council. Within a week, a petition was circulated and submitted to the council asking for another vote on the extensions. _ -Village attorney Richard Shaw has since said that he believes the Feb. 21 vote and the circulated petition are not binding on the council. In his opinion, the vote was merely a “public opinion poll”, since exact procedure with Michigan Statute was not followed for the election. He believes the petition to call for a second vote on the issue was only advisory in nature. Besides improving the sewage treatment facility, the DNR has also made it manditory to build new sewer lines on Kellogg, Durkee, and Francis Streets, said Tim Smith, Nashville director of public services and safety. The DNR has reports that raw sewage is discharged in the Thornapple River and raw and partially treated sewage is discharged in Quaker Brook from these areas. Nashville may be the only community that still places waste into the river without benefit of secondary treatment. cont. on page 2 School Board makes program reductions for 1977-78 term Newly elected Nashville council members were sworn-in by village clerk Susie Corkwell Thursday evening prior to the village meeting. Taking the oath left to right are Forrest Babcock, John Mason, and Lois Elliston. Tom Oleson was sworn-in later that evening. (Maple Valley News Photo) The Maple Valley Board of Education took action to make reductions in the school program for the 1977-78 school year at a special meeting Monday, March 21. The board felt this necessary at this time considering the defeat of the millage proposal in February and the uncertainty of the state aid program for the coming year. Another millage vote is planned at the time of the annual school election. Monday, June 13. The general reductions were made in both the regular school program and the extra curricular program. The board voted to eliminate the elementary art program, elementary vocal music program, Jr. High choir, a section or two of kindergarten, and the half-day mathematics consultant. Also to be eliminated are one section of both seventh and eighth grade, three teacher’s aids, the school nurse, chess, school plays, and more. The total amount to be eliminated on the above areas is $97,588. , i । ; Many of the sports porgrams would also be eliminated. They include track, tennis, J.V. baseball, 5-6 grade baseball, freshman basketball, golf, Jr. High wrestling, cross country, girls’ track, girls’ tennis, girls’ J.V. softball, and girls’ 5-6 basketball. The other sports programs would operate on reduced budgets, especially in the purchase of equipment The total amount to be saved in athletic programs would be $16,797.16. Information relative to the cost of the various athletic teams was presented at the regular board meeting in March, and this information is available at the high school office or general administration office. At a special meeting held Tuesday, March 22, the board members took action to extend the contracts of all school administrators for one year excepting the contract for Larry Lenz, which was extended for two years. The community school director receives a one year contract, the principals and administrative assistant are on a two year contract, and the superintendent is on a three year contract. Eaton County Mother’s March raises $3,655.64 in contributions The Vermontville Cub Scouts Father-Son Cake Auction was a success Thursday evening The cakes drew over $152, with the proceeds going to cub scout activities. The scouts and their dads bake the cakes for the annual event. Once again, the auctioneer was Steve Stanton. (Maple Valley News Photo) More than 4,000 volunteer women and acting mothers in the tri-county area are wrapping up the final coll action in the traditional March of Dimes Mother’s March campaign for funds to support tl)e continuing* fight against birth defects. This announcement by Ann Samann, Vermontville ^aton County Chairman made with the hope people who were uT5sc 'the annual solicitSion wt* send their donation to the Capital Chapter, March of Dimes, Bank of Lansing, Lansing, Mich. 48904. The purpose of the National Foundation-March of Dimes is to preserve and improve life. We have a forty year record of success in this endeavor and are dedicated to giving tomorrow’s children the best possible chance to be born whole and healthy of mind and body. To attain this goal, we fund the Jean Granger­ March of Dimes-Prenatal Clinic, scientific and medical research grants, birth defect treatment centers, immunization drives, perinatal programs, professional Continued on page 2 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday March 30,1977 — Page 2 Eaton County mothers March Continued from front pageseminars and public health education programs, to list a few. This year the Eaton County Mothers March campaign was low due to right-to-lif e or religous groups critisizing the foundation for funding ammiocentases. Amniocentesis cannot 'be equated with abortion. Amniocentisis is a diagnostic procedure-a medical technique to determine if the fetus is in trouble and whether special measures and or equipment will be needed at birth. This medical tool, never used lightly, simply imparts valuable, often life­ saving information, to the parents and their doctor. Abiding Concern for the health of the mother and the baby lies at the heart of The National Foundation-March of Dimes programs and the policy has been We are pleased to announce the addition of Barb Byington to our Hairstyling staff. Starting Monday, April 4 Co// anytime during business hours for an appointment with Barb on... Mondays & Tuesdays from 9-4:30 Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph 726-0330 FILLED WITH TREATS... We do our own to give you more customer value! Baskets & Pails occeJ full ofcandy and toys &with cellophane and ribbon. $150 Otthf... J L and up Empty Baskets & Pails To make your own! and always will be to save livesnot destroy them. The issue of abortion is outside our purview. We do not fund, sponsor or encourage abortion. Mrs. Samann would like to thank everyone for their generous donations and especially thank all Area Leaders and Marching Mothers for giving their time for solicitation all over the Eaton County Area. Area Chariman and contributions for 1977 are: Carmel Twsp. - Ruth Landis $302.68; Delta Twsp. Bev Davidson $304.06; Kalamo OES $5.00; City of Olivet - Bonnie Judd $298.02; Roxand Twsp. - Gale and Letha Bently held “Old Fashioned Days" $850.16. Special thanks to the Olivet Sewer Issue Rotary Club for $100.00 of this; services for the coming years City of Grand Ledge - Doris campaign contact Mrs. Samann Butler $757.27; City of Charlotte - in Vermontville or the Chapter Norma Smith $764.15; Office in Lansing at 482-1249. Vermontville Twsp. Judy Gardner & Connie Childs $243.17; Nashville Garden Club Brookfield Twsp. - June The Nashville Garden Club will McMannis $75.63; Belleveu 20th meet,at the corner of State St. & Century Clutf$5.00; Eaton Twsp. - Rose Wight $38.50; Eaton Washington St at 10:45 a.m. Rapids - Arlene Sullivan $10.00; April 5, to go to Clark Memorial Sunfiled Twsp. - Eunice Boulis; Home Grand Rapids, Mich. June community Calendars Cnot Nesbet, Joe Gillett, Rhoda Lathrop, hostess for the day. completed as yet). Your concern for the purposes Sculptured Shag - Magic affair of The National Foundation­ multi colored, nylon carpet 12 ft. March of Dimes is greatly widths, 8 colors, jute back. reg. appreciated. We feel thatt our $10.95 sq. yd. Sale Price 9.95 sq. concern for the quality of life has yd. Johnson’s Furniture Store 112 been demonstrated. We look Main St. Nashville. (517) 852-9594. forward to your continued support and are here to answer Free Baby Bunnies for Easter., any of your questions. Anyone Call 726-1019 Vermontville. wanting to volunteer their continued from front “Cowles told me if the village turned dowh or failed to take the appropriate steps to receive the grant monies, the DNR would call them (the council) before a Board of Inquiry or issue a court order,” said Smith. “He informed me that we could rest assured that they (the state) would build the system without benefit of grants should the council take this action.” About 80 percent of the project could be paid with federal grant monies. „ “In my opinion, if we don’t pursue these grant funds, they (the state) would take court action and have us before them within a month,” said Smith. The village council is caught in the middle because they told Nashville voters they would adhere to their wishes at a public hearing in February. ' “Do we represent the people or do we do what we feel is best for the Village of Nashville?” questioned councilman Tom Oleson. “I personally feel the sewers will be good for Nashville, but we also have a moral obligation to the people since we told them we’d do what they want us to do.” “Under a State order we’d have to foot the whole bill (for the sewer construction),” said village president George Frith. “They’d build it and assess us for the price-of it.” “A court order could put us on top of the list for grant eligibility, but it could very well work the reverse,” said Smith. Howard Wolpe, assistant to Sen. Donald Riegle who was present at the village meeting, said he would look into this matter and return the Senatorial advice to the council. FINANCIAL REPORT LAKEVIEW CEMETERY March 1,1976 to March 1,1977 Balance, beginning March 1,1976 $3,382.46 RECEIPTS Annual Care accounts ...................... .•$ $ 45.00 Interest on investments ..................... • • • .492.78 Interments................................................... 2,590.00 Lot sales accounts....................... 2,400.00 Foundations.............................................. ■ • .722.00 Indemnity for turf damage (car accident).. .46.00 Indemnity for damaged markers, to be paid to monument co., when work is completed .518.20 $6,813.98 $ 6,813.98 $10,196.44 DISBURSEMENTS Sexton’s salary....................... $4,160.00 Electricity............................... Cement, lumber, hardware... ..... 126.33 Machine parts and repairs... ...... 374.99 Gasoline and oil.................. ..... 95.20 Office Supplies............... <..... ....... 19.96 Seed and Fertilizer................. ......... 4.25 Soc. Sec., FW Tax, SW Tax, Unemployment Insurance....................... 1,874.03 Extra labor .160.00 Water ..............................................................1.46.25 Back-hoe Operation .20.00 Salaries (Cemetery Board and Clerk)....... 460.00 Insurance (Chapel)....... !..................................32.00 Mulching mower.................. 166.70 Premium (security bond forSec’y-Treas.) . .44.00 $7,634.22 $7,634.22 $2,562.22 Balance, Feb. 28, 1977 Sec’y-Treas. Nashville Cemetery Board Will Suntken Sec’y-Treas. Nashville Cemetery Board FOR GIRLS AND BOYS • Stuffed Bunnies ' • Toys • Chicks • Grass, etc. BRACH'S EASTER CANDIES Chocolate Novelties, Egg Dye, lnflatables...Get it all at... 115-117 N. MAIN 20 YEARS NEW in NASHVILLE Bob Lacinski, Community Relations Manager, Jackson, reminds you: "If anyone in your family is handicapped, Su should look into ese Michigan Bell services". We have a wide range of products and services that can help the physically impaired to communicate by telephone. For people with difficulties in hearing there are various amplifying devices. Here are two examples:: a handset wheel that adjusts telephone volume at home and a handset volume switch which can be attached to coin phones when away from home. As an aid for speech loss, Michigan Bell has an electronic larynx And people with motion impairments should know about our easy-to-use ccard dialers, one-number dialing, speakerphones, telephone headsets Tele-Class service for homebound students and many other aids. If you think any of these services might help you or someone in your family to communicate more easily, just call your local Michigan Bell Business Office...for helpful advice from people who know what they’re doing and care about it. .M..ic.h.igan _Bell �Village of Nashville FINANCIAL STATEMENT For Fiscal Year Ending February 28,1977 Expenditures: GENERAL FUND WATER DEPARTMENT Receipts: Balance March 1, 1976 General Taxes Collected Interest on Delinquent Taxes Current Taxes - Local Highways Sanitation ........................... ;.. Fines & Fees................................. Building Permits......................... Special Assessments State Income Tax ..9 Gas Tax Refund Liquor License Refund........... '. Sales Tax . Anti-Recession Revenue Sharing Ceta Program Title VI Trans from Equip. Savings Acct. Miscellaneous . Delinquent Taxes Receivable $26,092.03 .40,787.50 ....... 468.88 18,690.50 ...15,809.31 ....... .150.00 407.81 33 432.00, 862.75 ..27,652.98 5,314.00 1,613.62 .19,597.35 .522.94 10,083.40 Expenditures: Park Department Wages ................... Soc. Sec. Expense......................... Equipment Maintenance & Renta Fire Department Restricted Fire Board .181.91 ... 218.83 4,500.00 16,200.00 ..1,099.08 146.46 ..1,749.12 Police Department Wages..... ■ Soc. Sec. Expense Clothing 30,230.09 . 1,842.97 ..... 260.61 Car Maintenance ... Gasoline and Oil Office Supplies Telephone ........... Metro Squad ; Unemployment Insurance Medical Insurance .Retirement Insurance .... 2,377.51 222.34 .... 310.70 ..1,500.00 ..... 437.38 .1,900.80 856.44 Locally Administered Streets Wages. * Soc. Sec. Expense Street Lights .. Miscellaneous..... General Government Attorney Fee -r...... Clerks Salary Soc. Sec. Expense. .. Treasurer Salary Soc. Sec. Expense. ............... Trustee Salaries ............. i Soc. Sec. Expense ........... Assessor Salary ........... Soc. Sec. Expense Z.. Zoning Adm, & Bldg. Inspector Soc. Sec. Expense.. ? Insurance ......... ' Auditor Expense ...» . Fringe Benefits Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay Soc. Sec. Expense .............. Dues. ,.. Printing Office Expense.............................. Telephone & Utilities ................ Village Hall Maintenance Election Expense Soc. Sec. Expense.......v Equipment Labor Soc. Sec. Expense. Equipment, Parts, Gasoline & Oil Garage Maintenance Hydrant Rental Uniforms......................... Miscellaneous .............. Director of Public Services & Safety Salary . Appropriation from General Fun Police Car ........................... Copy Machine................................ 1977 Chevy 5 Ton Truck .7,988.07 9,220.95 ...... 11.91 ..1,437.06 ....... 90.00 Expenditures: Trans to Operation & Maintenance ...... 20,002.77 Trans Jo Bond Interest & Red. Fund. 23,200.00 BOND, INTEREST - REDEMPTION FUND Balance March 1, 1976 Trans from Receiving Fund.... Revenue Sharing ............. Hydrant Rental ........... 16,389.21 23,200.00 10,786.00 5,000.00 Expenditures: Farmers Home Adm. - Bond.. Farmers Home Adm. - Interest 3,000.00 18,239.29 WATER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE Bala1 n0c.e26on Hand March 1,1976 $ 971.72 Received from Receiving Fund ........ 20,000.00 700.00 309.63 8.27 3.30 2,801.42 ...250.37 9,300.76 ... 588.54 ...700.00 4,307.65 ...234.72 1,250.00 ... 3,935.00 ...230.20 .1,000.00 ..... 58.52 840.19 70.20 .4,112.26 1,315.00 .2,831.51 .. 238.51 . .399.00 .1,680.11 . .929.9 ,096.08 534.31 .436.86 21.06 4,213.36 ... 255.30 ,435.52 2,075.60 5,000.00 260.6 .914.33 .... 392.48 8,776.00 ^,738.35 .... 15,349.00 Wages.... Soc. Sec. Expense Insurance ................ Meters & Parts Supplies Pump Maintenance & Filte Utilities. ........................... Equipment Rental ... Printing & Postage.............. Building Maintenance Dues Deposit Refund ' Pipe ThawIninsgurE anxcpeen.■se 8M 04i.s5c2ellaneous 8,785.17 476.73 523.00 2,423.07 2,456.83 14.15 .3,333.51 ...615.00 . .937.6 130.47 40.56 ...187.82 ..<..808.96 ... 179.50 WATER SYSTEM ACCOUNT Balance on Hand March 1, 1976 $78,010.51 2,778.59 2,507.44 ...392.68 EQUIPMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT Balance on Hand March 1,1976 $20,459.97 Interest on Account .............. 1,024.78 Expenditures: Police Car and Wiring . 4,427.54 Copy Machine ............................ ...510.00 5 Ton 1977 Truck and Underbody Scraper ............... 5,349.00 BALANCE ON HAND 3-1-77 General Fund $23,793.31 Water Receiving Fund ........ 5,545.25 Water Bond, Interest & Red. Fund 34,135.92 Water Operating & Maintenance Fund ...... 313.24 Water System Account .i, 19,141.49 Sewer Bond Fund 20,406.24 Major Street Fund 21,859.62 Local Street Fund ........... '. .7,077.24 Equipment*Savings Account 1,198.21 Susan M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk Expenditures: Sanitation Department C tract Service ....... Wages ... Soc. Sec. Expense . Dump Maintenance Library Library Board....... Wages Soc. Sec. Expense Maintenance Receiving Fund Balance March 1,1976 Metered Services ................... ^eta Program Title VI ..................... Special Assessments ............. Miscellaneous :............. Adm. Eng. & Record Keeping Construction ..................... Routine Maintenance Snow & Ice Control WATER SYSTEM $58,869.02 78,010.51 ’19,141.49 Disbursements Balance on Hand 2-28-7 Balance on Hand 2-28-77 EQUIPMENT FUND Receipts ........ Disbursements Balance on Hand 2-28-76 Balance on Hand 2-28-77 $ 1,024.78 20,286.54 20,459.97 .1,198.21 SEWER FUND $41,001.41 .35.830.33 15,171.13 20,406.24 Receipts Disbursements Balance on Hand 2-28-76 Balance on Hand 2-28-77 Expenditures: Williams & Works Caldwell Tanks, Inc.. D-K Fence Co Superior Electric . Smith & Evans............... John Potter, Inc. .... Foote, Iles & Foote CPA 30,000.00 20,760.77 1,524.50 5,959.00 ....... ..... 250.00 ..... 355.00 RECEIVING FUND BOND & REDEMPTION SEWER DEPARTMENT Balance on Hand March 1, 1976 Metered Services Interest on Del. Collections .. s....... Ceta Title VI ......... '... Special Assessment Received from General Fund 2 Mill Debt Service *:. Delinquent Taxes Receivable $15,171.13 .17,749.24 ....... 80.26 6.50 .523.58 2,000.00 .. .7,930.40 1,348.07 Wages........ S.7o3c..12Sec. Expense P.la.nt & Grounds Insurance .. Dues ................ Operating Supplies Utilities........... :.. Equipment Rental Printing & Postage Miscellaneous Bonds .................. Interest Receipts BOND & REDEMPTION ............... Disbursements ........... Balance on Hand 2-28-76 Balance on Hand 2-28-77 .9,496.27 .... r 03 .’. .1, .J.85 144.00 .41.00 ... 4,623.54 1,861.22 .(.68.21 ...623.69 .. 110.00 4,000.00 ,2,883.57 MAJOR STREET & TRUNKLINE FUND ACT 51 Balance on Hand March 1, 1976 $10,500.60 Michigan Department of State Highway 24,601.62 Trunkline Maintenance M.D.S.H 2,844.91 Miscellaneous .......................................... 31.30 Revenue Sharing 5,265.20 Ceta Title VI 204.95 $38,986.00 ..21,239.29 .16,389.21 ..34,135.92 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE Receipts $ 20,000.00 Disbursements 20,658.48 Balance on Hand 2-28-76 Balance on Hand 2-28-77 Expenditures: $40,759.02 43,202-74 7,988.07 5,545.25 Receipts Disbursements Balance on Hand 2-28-76 .7B5alance on Hand 2-28-77 Receipts Disbursements ....................... 971.72 313.24 GENERAL FUND ........ $227,948.47 .230,247.19 .26,092.03 .23,793.31 Balance on Hand 2-28-76 Balance on Hand 2^28-7 LOCAL STREET FUND $14,242.86 Receipts.. Disbursements Balance on Hand 2-28-76 Balance on Hand 2-28-77 ..12,189.51 5,023.89 7,077.24 MAJOR STREET FUND Receipts Disbursements Balance on Hand 2-28-76 Balance on Hand 2-28-77 $32,947.98 21,588.96 10,500.60 21,859.62 MONIES DEPOSITED FOR LAKEVIEW CEMETERY CHECKING ACCOUNT FROM INT. ON INVESTMENTS $492.78 Expenditures: .Adm. Eng. & Record Keeping Construction Routine Maint. & Trunkline Maint Snow & Ice Control Trans to Local Street Fund 5,398.84 4,462.48 3,984.05 266.61 1,425.00 LOCAL STREET FUND ACT 51 Bala.n5c1e0.o0n0 Hand March 1, 1976 .'. Mich. Dep. of State Highways Trans From Major Street ..................... Ceta Title VI ».................... Revenue Sharing 5,023.89 9,101.30 1,425.00 .205.76 3,510.80 CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT HELD FOR PUTNAM LIBRARY .....................$8,500.00 MONIES DEPOSITED FOR PUTNAM CHECKING ACCOUNT FROM INT. ON INVESTMENTS $521.89 Doreen Sherman Nashville Village Treasurer �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday March 30,1977 — Page 4 Nashville election results: Lois Elliston wins in lone contest Michigan Spinal Health Care Week Governor William G. Milliken has proclaimed the week of May 1-7 as “MICHIGAN SPINAL HEALTH CARE WEEK”. The purpose of this special week is to increase the public awareness of the vital importance played by correct posture and proper spinal health care in the preservation and maintenance or overall good HEALTH. The Michigan Chiropractic Council is joining with Governor Milliken during this special week in asking that parents make a few simple checks of their children’s looking straight up. Now, check the length of the legs at the ankles or heels of the shoes. If they are uneven, it could indicate the existence of spinal misalignments. In the third check, have the child bend forward from the waist, with the arms hanging loosely down, and the legs straight. If the muscles appear to “bunch” on one side of the spine ... scoliosis (curvature of the spine) is a distinct possibility. Children wear out shoes rapidly, as any parent can attest to. The fourth check is to examine the child’s shoes. If one shoe is wearing out faster than the other, spinal posture. A positive indication on any of these tests would indicate that a problem may exist, and that a professional examination of the child’s spine should be made. The first test is to have the child stand straight and then compare* the shoulders. Both should be level If one is higher than the other, then this would be an indication of possible spinal problems. Another check is to have the child lie flat on their back with their body straight and their head NOTICE Public Hearing Vermontville Residents Girl scout news All the troops got together last week for the annual roller skating party to share the fun and celebrate Girl Scout week. We are happy to report a very successfull cookie sale.* The 34 girls are really super salesmen selling a total of 1872 boxes. 13 girls will receive a SO patch and 7 a 100 patch. Good work girls! Some of the events coming up this month will be a Skills Day tournament at camp Francis on April 2nd. This is competition between troops and girls at all the outdoor skills such as fire building, carving, nature and etc. We will have 6 girls attending this event. The same week-end four Cadettes are invited to attend Tuesday March 29,1977 - 8:00p.m. Public Library Regarding replacement of sidewalk in the busness section of Vermontville. Village residents and business property owners are urged to attend with your oral or written views on this project. Ann Samann Village Clerk ' HELD MARCH 10, 1977 Village of Nashville Susan M. Corkwell The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council, held March 10, 1977, was called to order by President George Frith. Ruth Hughes and Jerry Kent absent. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The following bills were presented and a motion made by John Mason and supported by Ray Hinckley that they be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. The bill for the Nashville News was to be temporarily held up. All ayes. Motion Carried. Michigan Bell................. Consumers Power......... Kent Oil Co...................... Nashville Auto ............... Cadillac Overall Supply.. Municipal Supply Co...... * Maple Valley Implement Superior Industrial Sale Powers Shel Randall Lumber ......... GENERAL WATER & SEWER Michigan Bell (water)........................... Michigan Bell (sewer).......................... Consumers Power (tower).................... Consumers Power (water).................... Consumers Power (sewer).................... Nashville Auto........................... Total Communications .. <.................. Jack Garvey............................................ Share Corp......................................... US Postmaster...................................... randall Lumber...................................... Jones Standard Service............... Charlotte Electric Motors.................... Flex-Rod Sewer Equipment ............... Carls Market.......................................... Municipal Supply.................................. Wallace & Tiernan ............... Vermontville Hardware....................... Michigan Hydrant & Valve Co.............. $ 1. 22.43 85.27 ... 781.60 . .48.32 ....... 6.00 144.50 ... 450.00 ... 14.60 .'.. .6.99 ... 37.56 ....54.00 211.50 1,350.00 343.03 381.00 ..2.00 ...... 2.45 $ 6.80 13.75 .15.30 487.66 ..134.02 13.47 .10.00 ... 75.00 444.35 55.00 ...717.88 360.00 58.28 .... 54.24 .... 41.92 ..28.00 100.20 •. .49.15 ...571.84 POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell.. Amtech Corp. .7 Kent Oil Co....... Powers Shell... General Electri Randall Lumber another session at Camp deer Trails to participate in the LIT program (Leader in training, teaching girls to be future scout leaders). All the troops are also working now on their project for the International Festival program which will be held April 11th at 7:00 at Maplewood with the parents invited to come join in the fun. Republican Lois Elliston defeated Democrat Richard Tobias 81 to 13 in the March 14 Nashville Village general election for the one-term on the village council. Elected for the three two-year terms on the council were Tom Oleson with 78 votes, Forrest Babcock with 77, and John Mason with 71. Ruth Hughes received one write-in vote: All are Democrats. Notice Applications are now being accepted for the 37th Annual Maple Syrup Festival Parade to be held Saturday, April 30th. An application may be received by contracting Steven M. Rathburn, P.O. Box 125, Vermontville, Michigan 49096. (4-6) Action-Ads SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) GARAGE & EQUIPMENT Minutes of Regular Meeting Michigan Bell ............................. Consumers Power..................... Consumers Power Street Light Hastings Commercial Printer... Security National Bank............. Mapje Valley Ne.ws..................... Nashville News........................... Time Insurance........................... Sears Roebuck........................... Man & Manager, Inc. ....... Amtech Corp................................ Duane Hamilton Excavating..... Hastings Sanitary Service........ Hecker Agency..................... Michigan Municipal League..... Cadillac Overall Supply ..... -...... Carls Market............................... especially on the outside edge of the heel this is a warning sign of possible spinal problems. The Michigan Chiropractic Council points out that many of today’s health problems originated from postural mis­ alignments that started as a result of childhood falls, bumps, or minor accidents that went undetected at the time. As with the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” ... so could many children be saved untold suffering by early detection and correction of spinal health problems. .... 30.62 ’ .53.14 ..161.60 36.00 .13.20 ...1.00 i $15.18 196.31 .386.58 95.41 9.00 .287.80 .. 13.23 ..305.30 .-51.90 ..... 6.68 A letter was read from the Environmental Protection Agency. Motion was made by Ray Hinckley and supported by Tom Oleson to accept the additional funds included in Step I of the grant. All ayes.' Motion Carried. A letter was read concerning Mayor Exchange Day. Ray Hinckley made the motion to exchange with the Village of Custer. Supported by Ted Spoelstra. All ayes, except Tom Oleson. Motion Carried. Kendal Wilcox, Chief of Police, gave the Police report. A petition was presented stating, “We the undersigned ask the Village Council to have the proposal of Grant Eligible only sewer extentions and treatment plant brought to a vote of the people as soon as possible.” There were thirty one. signatures on the petition. Mr. Shaw was present to discuss the legalities of the vote for a new sewage treatment plant. There was much discussion. The matter was tabled until Mr. Shaw could do further research on Special Elections. Tim Smith, Director of Public Services and Safety, was present to give the DPW Report. Mr. Smith scheduled a street committee to meet Wednesday, March 16, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Smith also asked for approval of a $200 a year tool maintenance for our mechanic. Ray Hinckley made the motion that the council approve a $200 per year tool maintenance to update or replace tools used by our mechanic. Lack of support. John Mason made the motion to approve $100 per year tool maintenance. Lack of support. Leon Frith has been hired by the Village of Nashville on the Department of Public Works. Starting wage set at $4.25 per hour. Starting date - March 3, 1977. Mr. Frith will be on probation for 120 days. Mr. Smith asked permission for the DPW employees to attend the Southern Michigan APWA Council meeting held in Greenville, Michigan on March 17, 1977. The cost, to be $7.50 each. Motion made by Raymond Hinckley to approve Tim Smith’s request. Supported by Ted Spoelstra. All ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by John Mason and supported by Ted Spoelstra to adjourn. March 24,1977 If you're looking for de­ licious fruit from those trees and vines of yours, what you're not looking for is trouble from insect pests and disease. Look here. We have a product that can help. Purina Fruit Tree Spray. It’s economical, efficient . . . and it works. And works. And works. Against fruit scabs and rot. Against insects including codling moths, apple maggots and Japanese beetles. Come see our entire line of Purina Home ’N Gar­ den Products. And bear up. Lawn & Garden Fertilizers at GREAT SAVINGS! g ■Ralston Purina ■ Company FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings PHONE 945-9926 �Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Our community was saddened Thursday to learn of the death of Mr. Edward Barber 65, of Hastings, Edward was the son of Keith and Eula Barber and a decendent of one of our earliest settlers. He spent his early life in Vermontville, moving >to Hastings in 1959. He retired'in 1975 from the Hastings Aluminum Products Co. as a machinist. Services were held Saturday at 1:30 P.M. in the 1st Presbyterian Church in Hastings, with the Rev. Willard Curtis officiating. Many Vermontville friends attended the services. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Survivors include his wife the former Ethel Ragla, a son Keith of Sterling Hts., a daughter, Mrs. Murray (Betsy) Cox of Grand Rapids and a brother Homer of Milan, Tenn. Contributions in his memory are being given to the 1st Presbyterian Church; Barry County Cancer Society and the Memorial Fund of Vermontville Historical Society. Mrs. Ella Saylor is home again after spending the winter with her daughter’s family in Okemos, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Beadle. Mr. and Mrs. Don Hosey are rejoicing over the birth of a granddaughter, Jamie Lynn, to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Etson, the former Laurie Hosey. The baby was born Wednesday P.M. at Pennock Hospital and weighed 8” 3 oz. Mrs. Leta Nagle was taken ill Tuesday and went to Pennock Hospital via ambulance. She was able to come home Friday much improved. Her daughter Kate Bartholomeu of Mecosta came right down Tuesday and will stay with her a few days. Mrs. Phyllis Haines and Patie stayed Saturday night and Sunday, Mrs. Ruby Hammond, Leta’s sister, well known here has been in a Battle Creek Hospital with pneumonia but has recovered and is back in the B C. nursing home. Mr. Bob Dormer flew to Leesburg, Va. Sunday P.M. for his work with the Xerox Co. Mrs. Dormer (Sue) is a 1st grade teacher’s aid at Maplewood School. Mrs. Alice VanBlarcom surprised her husband Claud with a brother’s and sisters supper Saturday evening. A brother WHEREAS,certain areas of the VILLAGE of nashville are subject to periodic flooding from STREAMS and RIVERS, causing serious damages to properties within these areas; and WHEREAS, relief is available in the form of Federally subsidized flood insurance as authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of this VILLAGE COUNCIL to require the recognition and evaluation of flood hazards in all official actions relating to land use in the flood : plain areas having special flood hazards; and WHEREAS, this body has the legal authority to adopt land use and control measures to reduce future flood losses pursuant to ACT 207 of PUBLIC ACTS of MICHIGAN, 1921, AS AMENDED; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this VILLAGE COUNCIL hereby: 1. Assures the Federal Insurance Administration that it will enact as necessary, and maintain in force for those :• areas having flood hazard, adequate land use and control measures with effective enforcement provisions con­ ?: sistant with the Criteria set forth in Section 1910 of the National Flood Insurance Program Regulations; and 2. Vests NASHVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL with the responsibility, authority, and means to: (a) Delineate or assist the Administrator, at his re­ quest, in delineating the limits of the areas having special flood hazards on available local maps of sufficient scale to identify the location of building sites. (b) Provide such information as the Administrator may request concerning present uses and occupancy of the flood plain area. (c) Cooperate with Federal, State, and local agencies and private firms which undertake to study, survey, map, and identify flood plain areas, and cooperate with neighboring communities with respect to management of adjoining flood plain areas in order to prevent aggravation qf existing hazards. (d) Submit on the anniversary date of the community’s initial eligibility an annual report to the Administrator on the progress made during the past year within the community in the development and implementa­ tion of flood management measures. 3. Appoints the BUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL to maintain for public inspection and to furnish upon request a record of elevations (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures located in the special flood hazard areas. If the lowest floor is below grade on one or more sides, the elevation of the floor immediately above must also be recorded. 4. Agrees to take such other official action as may be necessary to carry out the objectives of the program. Kenneth phoned his birthday wishes from Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Claud VanBlarcom and Mrs. Marabeth Graham went to Ann Arbor Tuesdayand visited Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Howe and baby J.D. (James Davis). Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mix and family of Lansing vistied Mr. and Mrs. Art Shetenhelm Saturday. A large crowd attended the Historical o“wSugaarienng eOff”e potluck meeting, Thursday evening in the Griswold Room.. A special guest was Milton Lamb from Okemos who in a large way was responsible pg for initiating our annual Maple Syrup Festival. Other guests were there from Sunfield, Charlotte, and Kalamo, also our ‘76 and ‘77 queens attended with some of their court. The next meeting will be on May 26. There was a good attendance at the Senior Citizens Matinee Friday P.M. from both Barry and Eaton counties. A school bus brought a load from Eaton Rapids and the Barry Co. van also brought some. The play was thoroughly enjoyed and we wish to express our thanks to the Junior Class. Any Senior Citizen wishing help with taxes, social security or any other questions, contact the office in Charlotte at 503 E. Henry, Phone 543-6075. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Booher called on Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wheeler in Middleville, Friday. Other recent callers at the Boohers were Mrs. Iva DeCamp of Woodbury, Mr. Victor Booher of Woodland, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Booher and David of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Kerwin Booher and sons of Manistee. There will be a union Maundy service at the Methodist Church on Thursday evening April 7. Both churches are holding sunrise services on Easter. More details next week. Mr. and Mrs. Loren Purchis and, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Walsh of Lansing visited Mrs. Hermina Southern Saturday after the Barber funeral. Much credit is due Mrs. Bonnie Tebo and the Congregational Choir for the lovely cantata Sunday afternoon. There will be an important business meeting of the Woman’s Club, Monday Apr. 4 at 7:30 in the library. M.V. wrestlers win and place in two tournaments Three Maple Valley wrestlers placed in the kids District Wrestling tournament in Lansing last weekend. Kenny Trumble,-50 lbs., won first place in the 8 and under age bracket. Joppie placed third in the 11-12 year old bracket. Mark Stufin, 115 lbs., and Gregg Sutfin, 125 lbs., placed third in the 12-14 year old division. In the Junior and Open Wrestling Tournament in Traverse City, Brian Fassett, 105 lbs. took first place, and Jeff Fassett placed second. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads! Maple Vallav News, Nashville, Wednesday March 30,1977 — Page 5 Two from M.V. graduate from Alma College Lowe of Tryon, North Carolina, who majored in theatre and is a candidate for bachelor of arts degree. Of the Alma degree candidates 161 will have completed requirements prior to the end of the present term, 44 will finish college programs during the onemonth spring term, and 16 will complete requirements with summer study. The Alma Commencement begins at 10:30 a.m. in Cappaert Gymnasium of the college’s Physical Education Center. Among the 221 candidates for bachelors degrees who will participate in Alma College’s 90th year Commencement on Saturday, April 16, are two from the Nashville area. They are: ChristianE. Hansen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herald G. Hansen of 3661 Devine St, Nashville, an education major who is expected to complete requirements for a bachelor of arts degree this summer; and Terri D. Lowe, daughter of Carla Pentecost of 117 N. Ionia St., Vermontville, and Richard PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held April 14, 1977 at 6:30p.m. at the Nashville Village Hall for the purpose of discussing the use of Federal Reve­ nue Sharing Funds in relation to our Budget for the 1977-78 Fiscal Year. Susan M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk OPEN LETTER Your Will should list all items in your estate, including items of sentimental value, bank accounts, real estate, and securities. Note the number and location of a safe deposit box. You may .find it a pleasant task assigning items; to those who can best use them, or who will most appreciate them. 'Voqt' FUNERAL HOMES Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 ^*1$ 0»SaU... anty Efi Hose WV Re9« Easter Cards (A Wide Selection to Choose From!) O Simon Pharmacy JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. B /Vjk PHONE 852 0845 - NASHVILLE. MICHIGAN - EMERGENCY PHONE 852-9787 I, Susan M. Corkwell, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution offered and passed at a regular meeting of the NASHVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL held on the 24th day of March 1977. (signed) Village Clerk (signed) Village president Ph: 948-8767 TUESDAY thru SATURDAY Located: Above Birke’s Shoe Store HAIRDESIGNERS . . IN HASTINGS �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday March 30,1977 — Page 6 M.V. Band Boosters news Letter concerning the Grants for from Arthur M. Corcoran Nashville Dear Mr. Cayer: We are forwarding herewith for your review and approval two copies of a request accompanied by the required supporting documentation and a State Priority Certification to amend the Step 1 grant for this project to a Step 2 grant to provide financial assistance for the preparation of plans and specifications for a wastewater treatment system consisting of lagoons, holding ponds, land irrigation, force main and lift station to serve the Village of Nashville. The estimated eligible cost for this project is $104,423. The Stateapproved Facilities Plan for this project was .forwarded to your office ond January 26, 1977. Having reviewed the enclosed Step 2 grant amendment request, on the behalf of the State of Michigan we hereby certify that the proposed project is entitled to priority over other eligible projects not heretofore certified for a Step 2 grant amendment, for grant funding in the maximum amount of entitlement based upon the total estimated eligible project costs for Step 2 work. By copy of this letter, we are requesting the grantee to forward two copies of the assurance that the proposed project will not be significantly affected by the SSES rehabilitation and program, and will be a Cub scouts Pock 649 Our March pack meeting was held last Thursday night We started the evening with flag ceremony by Den 4 and then we held uniform inspection. We had 2 dens with almost perfect scores. The over-all percentage came out 93.7. which was a very good score.. Our inspection judges were Steve Stanton, Roger Corey and Don Lewis. Kay Rice and her Den 2 won the cubby for haying the most boys and parents present.. This was also the night for the dads and boys to bring in a cake that they had made. We had 26 really outstanding cakes. Donna Wyskowski also furnished one for our auction. Dema Wright came and judged the cakes and gave each boy a ribbon for his cake which said on it Most Elegant and etc. The cakes then were auctioned off to the highest bidder by Steve Stanton, cub master Don Martin assisted him by holding up the cakes and calling off each boy’s name, and they came up, so each person would know who did the cake and he received his ribbon. The boys and their ribbons are as follows: Wayne Dembroski - Smoothest, Brian Janousek - funniest, Benjie Morris - lovliest, Scott Venton Beautiful, Mike Smith - Far Out, Pat Ressequie^. Neatest, Robbie Myers - ' Chocolatish, Tommy Waldren ~- cutest, Dean Hale Happiest, appest, Jerry Shovan Creative, Billy Wallace - Coolest, Terry Hall - artistic, Scott Carpenter - Festive, Skip Wyskowski - Cub Scoutish, Robbie Franks - dazzling, Terry Hubbel - Elegant, Donald Martin - colorful, Ken Gillig - Realistic, Jerry Wiser - mouth watering - Scott Everett - Patriotic, Robbie Weiler - pleasant, Shane Wright tempting, Robert Adkins richest, Tommy O’Brien handsome,, Jay Jay O O’’Brien Brien unuasual, and Brian Trulan - charming. The auction was was very successful and we received $152.25 for all the fine effort. We want to thank each and every boy and father who participated and also a big thank-you to our inspectors and judges who helped us so graciously. Den 4 furnished refreshments. component part of the rehabilitation system, and the schedule for completion of the and SSES rehabilitation program, directly to the Region V, Construction Grants Branch of EPA, with one copy sent to our office. If you have any questions, please advise. Very truly yours, WATER QUALITY DIVISION Arthur N. Corcoran, Chief Grants Administration Section Barry County Pool to open June 13 The Barry county Communittee Camp and Pool has set the opening date and schedule for the ‘77 season. The pool is scheduled to open June 13. Like last year, the swimming lessons will be two, one hour sessions, from 10-11 and 11-12 in the morning. Public swimming times will be 1-4 and 6-8 in the afternoon and evening. A 4-H service group has donated time and money for painting the pool, but funds are still needed for well work which is necessary to meet health standards for the summer. Also needed is money for paint for camp buildings. Plans concerning swim classes offered, ‘77 family memberships, and staffing will be forthcoming. For any further information about camp operations, please contact either Stuart Furrow or the Barry County Extension Office. Vermontville syrup association meeting Vermontville Maple Syrup Assoc, will be held Thursday, March 31, in the Griswald Room, First Congregational Church at 8 p.m. All interested persons are invited. Congratulations to both Jr. & Sr. High bands for their First division ratings at festivall competitions during the past month. Next performances for the bands will be participation during theMaple Syrup Festival. A larger than usual group attended the March Band Boosters meeting to help wrap silver for the festival. Plans are well underway for the big pancake selling project, the letters to band parents have gone home to sign up to work those days. They are due back to Mr. Hale April 1. Have you asked yourself, just what are Band boosters? What is the purpose of the group? Answer these questions yourself: 1. Do you encourage & support your student in their knowledge of music and learning to play an instrument? 2. Do you encourage them to practice at home just as other classes require homework? 3. Do you support the band teacher in the classroom and attend conferences? 4. Do you require your student to meet all the requirements as set by teacher and band board? 5. Do you support your student by attending their public appearances? 6. Do you believe in the principals of the local band boosters organization, to financially give aid to the bands, through the purchases of uniforms, instruments, band camp, scholorships & awards, and other special, aids when requested? 7. Do you take your turn at working whenever the organization attempts to earn money for the bands? 8. Do you ever attend the monthly booster meetings and share committee work and vote on decisions? 9. Have you ever acted as chaperone at band camp? 10. Have you ever held an office of position in the Band boosters organization? If you can say yes to the above questions, you are truly a loyal Band booster at Maple Valley. To keep the organization a stong helpfull implement to the Board of education and band members, the boosters need to enlist each parent into the Band boosters organization. The April meeting is at 7:30 p.m. on april 18. NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY PENNY SUPPER STUFFED PORK CHOPS ROAST BEEF AND DRESSING SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Serving 5 to 7 p.m. - Open to the Public * JAYCEE JELLY WEEK March 27 thru April 9 Proceeds go to the Maple Valley Special Education Department. $1.00ajar CONTACT ANY VERMONTVILLE JAYCEE MEMBER Check Our Prices & Service FERTILIZER-UREA-CHEMICAL SEED CORN FROM DeKALB AND WOLVERINE CHICK DAY Is April 15 SneC Food anJ lteY,!raee 637 South Main Street, Nashville • Phone 852-9833 FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 RAILROAD HASTINGS E. PHONE 945-9926 WWW PURINA CHOWS MH �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday March 30,1977 — Page 7 Know your Michigan Law By Attorney General Frank J. Kelley (This is a public service article explaining in general terms a provision of Michigan law’. Individuals who wish to determine the effect of any law upon their private legal affairs whould consult a private attorney.) The controversy continues over whether to develop the oil and natural gas reserves in the northern one-third of the Pigeon River Country State Forest This controversy has caused divisions even among the traditional allies in the conservation movement. Despite that, the controversy has generated an idea which has won endorsement from all sides in ths dispute. That idea, enacted into law as the “Kammer Recreation Land MEMBER NflA Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers.. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. Trust Fund of 1976,” will provide money which will be used exclusively for the purchase of land for recreational purposes including camping, hiking, picnicing, swimming, hunting and fishing. That money will come from royalties and other fees the state will collect from oil, mineral, and natural gas production in the Pigeon River Country State Forest and from any leases granted after July 23,1976 on any of the 4*£ million acres of state land. This money will go into a special trust fund established by the 1976 Kammer Act which is called the State Recreational Land Acquisition Trust Fund. This Fund is administered by a five person Board of Trustees, including the Director of the Department of Natural Resources, the Chairman of the Natural Resources Commission, and three citizens to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Trustees are authorized to spend up to one-thhjd of the money received by the fund in a fiscal year for purchases of recreational land during the next fiscal year. The Trustees will determine on an annual basis which lands should be acquired with monies from the Trust Fund. Those decisions are subject to approval by the'Legislature. This Trust Fund should provide a continuing source of funds to -acquire public ownership of prime recreational lands for the use of this and future generations. If this program is to be a Vermontville Jaycee 'update’ success, the lands purchased will have to be lands that will be used. For that reason that Board of Trustees should have as much citizen input as possible to guide them in making their decision. I would urge you to write the Trustees expressing your opinion, and also to attend Board of Trustees’ meetings which are open to the public. The Board of Trustees’ address is: Land Acquisition Trustees Attention: Jim Cleary Department of Natural Resources Administrative Services P. O. Box 30028 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Jelly Week will be run March 27 thru April 9. There will be lots of jelly available, so see any Vermontville Jaycee members. Proceeds from this project will go to the Maple Valley Special Education Dept. Also, a raffle will be conducted from now thru April 30th. The raffle is for a half of beef, processed, wrapped and labled. The tickets are on sale for $1 each from any Vermontville Jaycee member and the drawing will be held April 30 at the Maple Syrup Festival. You could be the winner! Christensen resigns, Village searches for replacement Due to his moving outside the village limits, William Christensen is resigning as Vermontville Village president as of April 1. The village is now in the process of looking for a replacement. News or our servicemen Marine Private First Class Brian L. Kane, son* of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard W. Kane of 158 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville, has reported for duty with the 3D Marine Division, on Okinawa. He joined the Marine Corps in June 1976. Marine Private First Class Riley W. London, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mason of 182 N. Mason Road, Vermontville, has reported for duty with First Marine Aircraft Wing, Iwakuni, Japan. He joined the Marine Corps in June 1976. Motorcycle Insurance See or Call... 'The ALL-TOGETHER Team * Men’s softball An open meeting for all players and managers will be held Monday, April 11 at 7 p.m. at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Main topics will be the election of a new association president and league formation. Norma Shance Stan Trumble Mary Trumble Cancelation The Canadian Country Jamboree at the Lansing Civic Center April 3 has been cancelled. eyfaito•Owners Insurance UfeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Rhone 517-726-0634 Remember Contest ENDS this Thursday! WIN PRIZES IN OUR COLORING CONTEST 4 WINNERS! Rules Hey Kids! Color any or all the drawings in this issue of Maple Valley News and take the colored pictures to the HRSI PR© $10 stores or businesses sponsoring those particular drawings. There will be certificates of $10. for 1st prize '' and $5. for 2nd prize. Contest will be broken down into two categories, one for children 6 and under and the other for children 7 to 10. The certificates can be used toward purchase of any item (or items) in any of the participating businesses. Entrees must be in by noon Thursday, March 31. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian, or parents can drop off the entrees for their children. 2 Winners in each age group! Kids! You can Win a Prize!! Color the Drawings inside and take to the or's store! �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday March 30,1977 — Page 8 Women are invited to Lenten Breakfast .. WOMEN of the Community are invited to a LENTEN BREAKFAST on Wednesday, March30, at 7:30 a.m., Nashville United Methodist Church Community House. All are welcome. Annual sugar-off' makes for a sweet bite— Money Talks Give to the American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society Special guests at the “sugar off” were last year’s festival queen Kim Zemke and her court. (Maple Va.lley News Photo) Community events... All notices should be delivered to Carl's by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Buds Duds Square Dance Saturday, April 2, Kellogg School, Nashville. 8 p.m. -11 p.m. Finger foods furnished. Guests most welcome. Bud Gillaspie and Artha Shaw. Tonight, March 29 7:30 at Fuller St. Kindergarden Room, dorothy Durst of Ionia will speak to interested parents about “How we can challenge our child academically at home.” Public Invited. NOTICE Applications are now being accepted for the 37th Annual MapleSyrup Festival Parade to be held Saturday, April 30th. An application may be received by contacting Steven M. Rathburn, P.O. Box 125, Vermontville, Michigan 49096. Carl Thrun was the host of the annual “sugar off" In the Griswald Room of the Vermontville Congregational Church Thursday evening. In I photo, Thrun, a member of the Vermontville Syrup Producers Association, boils the syrup so it will be ready for candy-making. (Maple Valley News Photo) Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. NOTICE Vermontville Village and Township and Sunfield Township Residents Annual ‘Clean-Up Days April 16,17,18.1977 Sat. Sun. and Monday Landfill will be open these days. Bagged trash will be picked up Monday within the Vermontville Village. Ann Samann Village Clerk A good crowd turned out for the annual “sugaring off” Thursday night in the Griswald Room in the Vermontville Congregational Church basement. The people enjoyed a good meal, an entertaining program, and topped the evening off by making the maple candy. (Maple Valley News Photo) On the road with Greta One busload of Senior Citizens left for Florida March 7-17. The second afternoon and flight was spent in Atlanta, Ga. We visited Stone Mt., the largest granite mountain in the world. On one side is a huge carving of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, General Lee, and General Stonewall Jackson. Stone Mt. was formed long before the Himalayas of India came into being. Senator Talmadge once said of this carving, “Through stern character, this carving is much more than a monument to the South. It is a reminder to all men that out of change and social crisis can come even a firmer strength and unity. It is a memorial to a critical period in American History, which though tragic, gave birth to a united nation which we have become.” Dogwood was blossoming everywhere. Most everyone rode the sky lift to the top of the mountain. As we rode up, the building at the top was on fire. The firemen rode the lift up, too, with all their fire fighting equipment. If ever in Atlanta don’t miss the Cyclorama - a most impressive memorial of the battle which sealed the fate of the South, July 22, 1864. The painting, three dimesion, is 55 feet high and 400 feet in circumference. It weights 18,000 lbs. It was painted by a group of German and Polish painters. The building also houses the Texas engine and the General engine in the famous chase in the Andrews Raid, April Continued on page 13 �You Are Cordially Invited To Help Us Celebrate The 40^ Anniversary^ Of Eaton Federal and Loan Association Standing, Reya Larch, William Doxtader, Kathy Graham, Sherri DuBoii. Seated, Marilyn Glassbrook, Annette Spayd. Charlene Wailing. Nashville Branch Eaton Rapids Branch 109 S. MAIN 307 S. MAIN " free Road Atlaa ANO Swedish Ivy FOR Standing, David Carpenter, Donald Hummel, Ellen Gidner, Floyd Jewell, Linda Groleau, Sue Goodrich, Joyce Mitchell, Debbie Rosco. Seated, Veronica Nash, Kristy Leach, Gerrie Sharpe, Terry Thomas, Vera McDonald, Lynda Parker. the Ladles and ^Gentlemen Home Office - Charlotte Thors Fri Sat.,March 31,April 1 and 2,1977 At All 3 Locations Meet Our Officers, Directors and Employees =5. \ �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday March 30,1977 — Page 10 "Whafs cooking in Michigan..." by Carl Olson Michigan Department of Agriculture Sometime during the day on March 21, give a passing thought to the American farmer. When you’re at the supermarket, look at the foods that don’t just “happen” to be there. You see, March 21 is American Agriculture Day. Nowhere in American industry will you find a more enterprising group of people than those who feed u! Up before 5 a.m. and often working past dusk, he’s a hard working engineer, bookkeeper, and specialist in machinery, seeds, soil and chemicals. His operation is constantly threatened by weather, insects, or plant diseases, and he gambles it all to feed our nation. I know that I often take America’s abundance for granted. If the price of meat goes up a few cents per pound, I don’t give much thought to the effort and risk that went into providing it. It is most interesting to visit one of our supermarkets with strangers to our country. They can’t believe the quantity, the freshness, or the, prices. Historically, when our country began, almost 85 percent of the families lived on a farm. Today only five percent of our people raise crops and one farmer can feed 53 people. This is three times as many as 20 years ago when there were twice as many farm workers. In fact, in just the last 10 years, agricultural production has climbed 20 percent, and this on six percent fewer acres. Here in Michigan, our farmers received 1.7 billion dollars for their products in 1975. With the addition of transportation, procession and marketing, this brought the value of Michigan’s agricultural industry to approximately 8.5 billion dollars. This makes agriculture Michigan’s second largest industry. The Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture has a bumper sticker on his car that says it all. “Agriculture is everyone’s bread and butter.” American Agriculture Day on March 21 is certainly “What’s Cooking in Michigan” this week. Northern Lights Kitchen Carpet prints, 12 ft. and 15 ft. widths 100 percent nylon, 10 patterns & colors. Reg. $6.95 sq. yd. Sale Price - $5 95 sq. yd. Johnson’s Furniture Store 112 Main St. Nashville (517 ) 852-9594. Kingston Mini-Shag. 100 percent nylon, in autumn colors, rubber or jute backs, for heavy traffic areas. Reg. $11.95 sq. yd. Sale Price $9.95 sq. yd. Johnson’s Furniture Store 112 Main St. Nashville (517 ) 852-9594. Letter to the Village of Nashville We have informally received information that the Village of Nashville no longer wishes to pursue a sewage works project though the Federl-State grant program. If this is true we feel that you should be fully aware of the consequences of such inaction. The Village of Nashville is required to abate pollution of the Thornapple River by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit. This permit has the same authority as an order of the Michigan Water Resources Commission and the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. Failure to pursue Federal grant monies in a timely fashion will result in the State of Michigan seeking the abatement of pollution by the Village of Nashville without grant assistance. We feel confident that the courts would sustain such an action in light of the fact that available grant funds were refused. Pollution of the Thornapple River by the Village of Nashville is caused by several sources. The primary source is the Village’s existing treatment facility. Two other sources were identified in the approved facilities plan for the Village of Nashville. One is the residential area north of the Thornapple River near M-66. This area was reported to have raw sewage discharges to the plans and specifications by the river. The other is the residential Village’s engineer. If this is not area near Quaker Brook, Part of done the state will immediately this area was reported to have take appropriate enforcement diversion discharges to Quaker action. We trust that the position of the Brook of raw of partially treated sewage. All sources of pollution State of Michigan is clear and that the Village of Nashville will must be abated. It is expected that a Step 2 indeed continue its program to grant will be offered to the protect the quality of our Village of Nashville in the near environment Very truly yours, future. The Village must, in order WATER QUALITY DIVISION to continue pursuit of grant Fred E. Cowles monies in a timely fashion, promptly accept the grant offer Sanitary Engineer and authorize the preparation of Wastewater Engineering Section MSU spring ‘77 graduate offering for Maple Valley A few years ago a veiy popular graduate course of instruction was held at Maple Valley Schools conducted by Dr. H. Clarizio of MSU titled “Learning Disabilities”. A successor to this course is scheduled to be held in the Jr .-Sr. High School the spring term 1977 by this 'Same Same university department and through the office of Dr. Howard Brighton, Regional Director, Michigan State University with offices at the MSU Kellogg Center on campus in East Lansing. The course description is as follows:-; ED 813 (3) SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM, 7-10 p.m., Tuesdays, March 29-May 31. Instructors: Dr. Harvey Clarizio & Dr. Myrtle Yoshinaga. Maple Valley High School, Room A-l. Regular University graduate fees and credit policies apply. We have been over a year in the planning for this class - this will be an opportunity to continue your academic as well as professional and certification growth locally within our district and save the commuting costs for the same course on-campus. Minister, actor Ralph Waite schedules talk at Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo Maybe we’ll cure cancer without your help, but dotA bet your lire on it. The way it stands today, one American out of four will someday have cancer. That means it will strike some member in two out of three American families. To change those statistics we have to bring the promise of research to everyday reality. And to expand our detection program and techniques. And that takes money. Lots of money. Money we won’t have—unless you help us. The American Cancer Society will never give up the'fight. Maybe we’ll find the answers even without your help. But don’t bet your life on it. We want to cure cancer in your lifetime. American Cancer Society Ihi'. 5POC*.- C'/Btrihu’C-'j L; Hit- r,wL Q-. a r.uElic W/ifr..’ . Ralph Waite, an ordained provide significant suggestions Presbyterian minister, but better for ministries which can, and known as John Walton on the should, be exercised through television series “The Waltons,” whatever we do in life. Luther’s will give a free public lecture at insistance on ‘the priesthood of Kalamazoo College on April 5. He believers’ is perhaps the will talk on the subject “Ministry underlying rationale for this Through Theatre” at 8:00 p.m. in series of events which should Stetson Chapel. prove both informative and Waite is a graduate of Bucknell exciting.” University and Yale Divinity Other Armstrong II visitors School. He served as an editor in tentatively scheduled for the next the religious book department of three years include Andrew Harper & Row and was a social Young, ah ordained minister of worker in Westchester County, the United Church of Christ and Peekskill, and Ossing, New York, currently the U.S. Ambassador to before serving a small church on the United Nations, and Williams Fisher’s Island for two years. He Moyers, and ordained Baptist was also member of the group minister and former press ministry of the Garden City secretary to President Lyndon B. Community Church, Garden Johnson. City, New York, for another two years before moving into the Card of Thanks world of the theatre. The family of Thomas Waite will come to Kalamazoo Donaldson would like to expfess as part of the Armstrong II series their appreciation to all of the of the Homer J. Armstrong friends, neighbors and relatives Endowment in Religion, for their help, flowers and food established in 1969. The during the loss of our loved one. A endowment honors Dr. special thank you to Pastor Armstrong, retired pastor of DeGroot for his helpful visits and First Baptist Church, comforting message at the Birmingham, Michigan, and funeral services. Our gratitude to longtim trustee of kalamazoo Dr. Tom Myers, Dr. David College, and w seeks to bring Woodliff and emergency staff at relevant religious voices to the Pennock Hospital. To Larry campus. Decker and gail Wetzel deep Kalamazoo College has appreciation for their help in a welcomed such distinguished time of need, your kindness and visitors as Jurgen Moltmann, thoughtfulness will be Robert McAfee Brown, Richard remembered always. Rubenstein, Daniel Day Mrs. Thomas Donaldson Williams, Rosemary Reuther, Harold & Joyce Starring Sidney Mead, Gerald Brauer, Grandchildren & Robert Bellah, and John Cobb to Great Grandchildren. the campus for fall lectures, Armstrong II, will bring to the Living room shag, heavy nylon, College persons whd, though 100 percent nylon, 12 (colors reg. ordained ministers with deep $10.50 sq. yd. Sale Price $9.50 sq. religious convictions, have yd. Johnson’s Furniture Store 112 chosen to carry out their Main St. nashville (517) 852-9594. ministries “in the world”. According to Robert Dewey, dean of the chapel at Kalamazoo College, “Since most of us work out our religious committments and convictions ‘in the world,’ the College hopes these visitors to the campus and community will Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday March 30,1977 - Page 11 Governor and Lung Association proclaim Michigan Nonsmokers Week Spjsjj S'jsjj w w SJSS ilitam *** i ssi atniltpM •faib fa's k ■fa iMikfalfk ttlm msimnni put M ita k Ota.tai It ■asr: te ytlfi ■in ketirittaliW Sflai snallyW^ fa ni*®11 j M liSlH 111 " a fly (fa fa PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL fal* s ft The Governor and Michigan Lung Association say it’s Michigan Nonsmokers’ Week, and with two new laws regulating smoking in restaurants and grocery stores taking effect, there are now eleven Michigan laws regulating smoking. Governor Milliken, in cooperation with the Michigan Lung Association and the American Lung Association of Southeastern Michigan, has proclaimed March 27 - April 2 as ■ Michigan Nonsmokers’ Week to correspond to the April 1 effective date of a daw banning smoking in all retail food stores and a law requiring restaurants with a seating capacity of 50 or more to provide a nonsmoking section to patrons. In his proclamation, Governor Milliken urges “all the citizens of this state to recognize the hazards of smoking and of ‘secondhand smoke.” In his State of the State message in January of 1976, Governor Milliken said, “Reflecting concern over the prevention of illnesses related to cigarette smoking, I have supported a number of legislative proposals which are designed to protect the rights of the nonsmoker as well as the smoker.” He asked the legislature to give consideration to bills regulating smoking in public meetings, hospitals, nursing homes, homes for the aged, grocery stores, and restaurants. All of those bills are now law with the exception of the public meetings bill which perished in committee last year. “It’s been a revelation to some people that nonsmokers have rights,” said William Sederburg, Ph.D., chairman of Michigan Lung Association’s Smoking and Health Committee. Seder burg said, “It’s fascinating and generally unknown that smoke from the burning end of a cigarette has higher concentrations of noxious compounds than the smoke inhaled by the smoker. Some studies show twice as much tar and nicotine, five times as much carbon monoxide, and 50 times as much ammonia. Heavy (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK ft • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON |1«* 1* Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 IdP* ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH I * REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Agriculture, Division of Food Inspection, Lewis Cass Building, Lansing, Michigan 48913. Sederburg said his Committee is considering the concept of “Gold Star” ratings Tor g above restaurants showing average compliance with the law pertaining to them. Among the forgotten laws that can be reviewed for Michigan Nonsmokers’ Week is a 1967 law prohibiting smoking in passenger elevators in the state. According to the law, a sign reading “Smoking Prohibited by Law­ Violators Subject to Fine of $50 or 90 Days Imprisonment” has to be MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. It )l ffat l*ft FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... >”• ft®8’*/ There’s a law passed in 1948 which forbids smoking in the room or hall in which a boxing or end of the'! il counsel n, who is help iect, add the istimated $300, paid for bye X X & PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS •J o o 1st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR -2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (BT7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan FOR SALE: Easter lillies, and spring flowering plants. We are taking orders for Easter corsages until Friday April 8. Nashville Flowers & Jewelry. Ph. (517) 852­ 9797. Applications are now being accepted for the 37th Annual Maple Syrup Fest­ ival Parade to be held Saturday, April 30th. An application may be received by contacting . . . Steven M. Rathburn, P.O. Box 125 Vermontville, Michigan 49096 A law whose origin dates back to 1915 forbids smoking in operating or projection booths in movie theaters. In 1948 a law was passed to forbid smoking in cleaning plants. On March 9,1976 the Governor signed a bill prohibiting smoking inside or within 50 feet of a Continued on page 14 otner aspects ot u.s.- W •— i ve oeen 101a mat cer­ tain food supplements, along with lifting weights, were exiy effective in helping a weight. I would ictary advice j jetton ite House latsd 1 new White rat is schedule >ct Iso it Easey Tread II, kitchen carpet, level loop tweed, 12 ft. and 15 ft widths, rubber back. Reg. $5.95 Sale price $3.95 sq. yd. Johnson's Furniture Store 112 Main St. Nashville Ph. (517) 852-9594. 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The Barry-Eaton district Health Department announces that they will be having an all day immunization clinic at the Health Department, 528 Beech Street in Charlotte on April 6th from 9 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 3:30 p.m. posted in each elevator. Phone 945-4246 (fa J concentrations of secondhand smoke can cause discomfort, even acute illness, to those with asthma and other lung diseases.” Early compliance of restaurant chains such as the chain of Bill Knapp’s restaurants, who have been providing nonsmoking sections for 1*4 years and Schensul’s Cafeterias, who have done so for one year, have brought smoke-free dining to those who prefer an unsmoked repast. Many grocery store managers favor the new law banning smoking from their premises since smoking is a fire hazard to their inventory and not exactly an aromatic “come on” for for nonsmoking customers. Persons observing violations of the hospital, nursing home and restaurant laws, can contact their local health department. 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Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone 945-9554 (Area Code 616) �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday March 30,1977 — Page 13 Special PTO meeting at Maplewood School On the road with Greta, continued from page 8 12,1862. The Texas was in service until 1907. Wednesday, it rained all day. We went to Homosassa Springs but couldn’t do the tour. Even the boats were not running. Mr. & Mrs. Elam Rockwell met us there and we had dinner together. Elam is ready to come back to Michigan but Doris says not until April 1st. We went on to Weeki Wachee and saw the beautiful water ballet inside the huge glass tank. Spent one whole day at Disney There will be a special combined meeting of the Vermontville and Nashville P.T.O. groups on Thursday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will, be held in the All Purpose Room of the Maplewood School in Vermontville. Mark Wangberg, a writer and poet from Alma, Michigan, will be our special guest speaker. Wangberg has been visiting selected classes at the Maple Valley High School, assisting with special writing projects. Also, he has visited Maplewood School, speaking to some of the students, and offering some of his techniques arid exercises in writing to the teachers, which will be very helpful for future use in the classrooms. He will be speaking to students at Fuller St school in Nashville, on Thursday, March 31, and Kellogg School, on Friday, April 1. Please try to attend this special P.T.O. meeting and give Wangberg a warm reception to our community. Maple Valley womens softball meeting There will be a meeting for all sponsors and managers of Women’s Softball Thursday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the High School. Please try to be there. M.V. free-style wrestling Future wrestlers for Maple Valley had a good weekend at the Districts held for free-style wrestling. Several boys entered the Districts held in Lansing Eastern’s fieldhouse, Friday and Saturday, March 25th and 26th. Those boys placing and earning a right to advance to Regionals next weekend at Holt are: Ken Trumble, first; Kurt Hartenburg, second; Matt Owne, second; Randy Joostbems, fourth; Tim Joppie, third; Greg Sutfin, third; Mark Sutfin, third? Other Maple Valley wrestlers active over the weekend were the Fassett brothers and Stuart Trumble who went to Traverse City for a tournament. Brian Fassett placed first, Jeff Fassett placed second in both Jr. Class and Open Class. Softball umpire clinic The first session of the FREE 1977 series Soft Ball Umpire Clinic is scheduled for next Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. in Room A-l, Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. This is an open meeting for all who are interested. The following sessions on Monday evenings (to resume after the Spring Break) will concentrate on information for the umpire in this important role. The dates for the entire series of four sessions are March 28, April 11, April 18, April 25, 1977. World. Charles Dawson was brave and rode the shuttle in Space Mountain. Spent a half day at Cypress Gardens. The flowers were just beautiful and lots of them. The canal boat trip was so pretty. One would never believe they had a bad winter there. Flowers were pretty everywhere. Spent over a half day at Circus World. This is a tremendous show. One should spend one whole day there. They have 50 performers, 3 herds of elephants, 15 lions, and many more animals. Guess who rode the elephant? They have a super cinarama movie called “American Circus” and one large show of just magic acts. Spent a half day at Busch Gardens. This year they visited the Brewery and had a delightful treat from the company. - Sunday night we attended the Passion Play at Lake Wales. Everybody took blankets and heavy coats. For the first time it was nice and warm in just shirt sleeves. There were 6000 people on the hillside and it was absolutely quiet for the whole 2%, hour production. The players are the famous Black Hills players. Stopped at NASA and took the tour. Many changes since last year. Saw the Saturn V8 engine capable of 24,000 miles per hour, 11.1 feet high, 1,030,400 N. thrust, or 230,600 lbs. The Titan 3 sends back TV pictures from around the world. India uses the Titan 3 to teach the people farming, math, etc. The Apollo 13 flight lasted 142 hours, 54 minutes, and 44 seconds. Known as Aquarius. The pilot said in the farewell, “Farewell, Aquarius. We thank you. She was a good ship.” 100,000 birds winter at the Cape each year. There are also deer and many other animals. Man has proven that he can live and work in space for an indefinite time. Complex 39 has launched all men to the moon. The shuttle ship which is in California will carry people to the moon in 1979. It will be launched from the Cape but make an earth landing at Edwards Air Base in California. One can ride this shuttle and be dressed as if in your own living room. It will eventually carry passengers. The VAB building is 82 stories high and has the largest inside volume of any building in the U.S.. The large flag on the side, which they had just started last year, is 209 feet high, each stripe is 8*4 feet wide, and the flag is 110 feet wide. The largest flag in the world. It took 500 gallons of paint to finish it. There are 129*4 cubic feet of inside space in the VAB. They have a crane which can lift 175 tons, the stage 1 of the orbital shuttle was already on the pad. It takes 37 months to construct stage 2 of the rocket After 1979, they expect to launch 40 flights a year. It takes 11 men to operate the rocket mover which moves 1 mile per hour. It moves 18 feet on one gallon of gas. The so-called shuttle is expected to go 100 - 120 missions to the moon. The G forces will not exceed 3 so anyone can go to the moon. Better apply for your ticket now. The cost of the VAB was 200 million dollars. Next stop was at Daytona Beach where most everyone played in the sand and got their feet wet in the Atlantic. Next year we hope to spend all day and one night there. Also next year to Miami for 2 days. Many new things in next year’s trip. Next stop was in St. Augustine and we did the old city. Four of us went to the beach and got tanned a wee bit. The weather, after Wednesday, was delightful. Bushels of oranges. The trees which had no leaves are diseased and will be cut down. A fruit farmer told me that this year was a bumper crop and only 14 percent was damaged by frosL Yet they had much more than last year. We paid exaictly the same price for fruit as we did last year. Tomatoes were getting ripe in several areas. This is their second planting because the winter did hiin the tomatoes. We had huge fresh strawberries. I am sure our papeis exagerated the total damage. 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See us today for a 300 Tractor SHOES Downtown Charlotte Phone 543-4630 BANK*MtRlCA*O G W Sales LAKE ODESSA, MICHIGAN...PHONE 374-8835 HOURS: Mon. - Friday 7:30 to 5:30 /Saturday 7:30 til 4 P.M. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday March 30,1977 — Page 14 A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative THE HOLE PROBLEM - The harsh winter is expected to produce a large spring crop of potholes in our state's roads according to the State Highway and Transportation Dept. The result will be a record repair bill of 3 million dollars with local repairs running several million dollars more. HANDICAPPED SPACES The Senate has passed a bill providing windshield stickers for vehicles owned and operated by persons persons penalties for handicapped stiffening and other persons illegally parking in spaces designated for the handicapped. The bill is intended to put more teeth into the current law which requires that a certain number of parking spaces be made available for the handicapped. More than SUMMER JOBS 45,000 disadvantaged youths in Michigan, ages 14 through 21 will be hired this summer under a NOTICE Public Hearing Vermontville Residents Tuesday Mar. 29,1977 8:00 p.m. at the Public Library For the purpose of reviewing the annual 1977-78 Budget and the proposed use of General Revenue Sharing Funds. Village residents are urged to attend! Ann Semann Village Clerk federal jobs program. There are more than 100,000 unemployed young people in this state who have left school. This is in addition to the thousands of young people out of school for the summer months searching for temporary jobs. DOUBLE PENSIONS Currently, it is possible for state employees to receive benefits earned under one retirement plan while working in a position entitling them to benefits from a second plan. According to a bill just introduced in the senate, state employees would be prevented from drawing retirement benefits while still working for the state. BRIGHTER ECONOMY - Our state’s economy is expected to continue growing this year with personal income and retail sales up 11 percent. An additional 95,000 jobs are expected to be created. However, our employment level will still be below the level we reached at the end of 1973. PRISON PROBLEM - a resolution has just been introduced in tire House asking for a committee to study alternatives to relieve our overcrowded prison conditions. One suggestion is that phased-out military bases could be converted into medium security prisons. The proposed committee would consider this and other possible solutions to the problem. VOLUNTEER SUCCESS Michigan’s Bicentennial Volunteer project in which 72 volunteers worked to meet a variety of human needs throughout the state, has received high marks in ah independent evaluation given to the Federal Action Agency. Working with a grant from Action, the Michigan Bicentennial Commission placed volunteers in 65 different agencies through out the state to work on problems ranging from housing and education to nutrition. 3,000 FREE CHICKENS TUESDAY, APRIL 12th. Starting at 9:00 A.M. 25 FREE...with the purchase of 50-lbs. Chick Starter No obligation Just come in DUCKS, GEESE & HEAVY CHICKENS FOR SALE complete line of... Murphy's Concentrates Hog Feeds Dairy Beef Are you expecting a baby soon? Do you want to learn more about pregnancy and the birth of your child? It’s important for expectant mothers to know about how to take care of themselves and their baby. Expectant fathers need to know tool! Classes will be offered by the BARRY-EATON DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT to give you the information you need. There will be classes on (1) Human Reproduction, (2) Nutrition, (3) Labor & Delivery, Calendar of Events Barry County Cooperative Extension Service March 31 - SCS Annual Meeting, Elk’s Lodge, 6:30 p.m. Reservation needed. April 1-2 - 4-H Leader Workshop, Photography, Kettunen Center. April 4 - Barry County MAEH Council Meeting, 1:30 p.m. Executive Board, 2 p.m. entire board, Extension Office, Hastings. April 5 - Youth Dairy Tour, Milk • Processing Plant, Ovid, 11 a.m., and Green Meadows Farm, Elsie. Lunch provided by MMPA. Members, parents and leaders welcome. April 5 - College Day Event, 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa-. Reservation blanks at Hastings, Extension Office. April 7 Telfarm Business Analysis - Extension Office, Hastings, Crops & Livestock, 10 12 a.m. and Dairy 1-3 p.m. April 11 - 4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension Office. April 12 - Private Applicators Pesticide testing, Extension Office, Hastings. The individual must have sent application to Michigan Department of Agriculture for appointed time. April 14 - Barry County Registered Holstein Directors, Bill Semrau farm on M-66. North of Nashville, 8 p.m. April 23 4-H Personnel Appearance Fashion Show, 8:00 p.m., Central Auditorium. Public invited. April 22-23 4-H PEER-Plus Weekend, Barry County Community Camp. April 26 Management for Success. Open to all. Community Building, 7:30 p.m. Call Extension Office for more information. (4) Hospital Tour, (5) Infant Care & Family Planning. Breathing & relaxation exercieses are incorporated in these classes, but not as extensively as the LaMaze Classes. Classes will be offered four times this year, with the first series of 5 classes, 6n Tuesday evenings, 7:30 - 9:00 P.M., starting March 22 thru April 19. One of the series offered will be a morning session in June. These classes will be held in Physician’s Center conference soom, at 1005 W. Green St., Hastings. For information, call the BARRY-EATON DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT, 208 W. Court, Hastings. 945-9516. Continued from page 11 building used for the storage of fireworks. There’s a state law penalizing anyone who sells or furnishes cigarettes in any form to minors (those under 18 years of age). A maximum fine of $50 or jail sentence of 30 days hangs oyer the head of the offender. Minors are not allowed to smoke on property used for public purposes or in a public place of business or amusement and can be arrested for an offense. Anyone harboring a minor and granting him the privilege of smoking cigarettes can be penalized. This act was not intended to interfere with parental or guardian rights. Other laws passed in the spring of 1976 require hospitals, nursing homes; and homes for the aged to develop a smoking policy. This means that patients are able to choose whether they wish to be placed with smokers, or smokers nonsmokers. Designated smoking areas have to be set aside and both visitors and staff must be restricted to smoking in those areas. “Since nonsmokers now outnumber smokers three to one in the general population, the nonsmoker’s RIGHT TO BREATHE CLEAN AIR is a legitimate and serious consideration,” Sederburg said. “The smoker has a right to smoke as long as his smoke does not impinge on the air breathing space of the rionsmoker who finds secondhand smoke offensive, irritating, unhealthy.” Nonsmokers who have been rebuffed with a gruff, “I’m allergic to YOU” when complaining to a smoker about an offensive cigarette, now have supportive legislation. Auto Service Center • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK Featuring a Chicken Expectant Parents classes • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • TUNE-UPS ■ MUFFLERS Chick Feeders & Waterers Nashville Co-Op Elevator ASSOCIATION NASHVILLE - MICHIGAN • BRAKES - GASOLINE Use your Mobil Credit Card Mich. Bank Americard QUALITY17871240 BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St,Vermontville Ph.7264)569 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday March 30,1977 — Page 15 New books at Putnam Library FAMILY WORD FINDER by Reader’s Digest. new A thesaurus of synonyms and antonyms in dictionary form. NINE MONTHS by Alice Fleming. A practical guide for expectant mothers. 1977 UNITED STATES MASTER TAX GUIDE by M.S.U. Income Tax School. A reference tool for returns fo 1976 income. BARRY COUNTY DIRECTORY provided by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. A listing of the governmental agencies serving you and a listing of the social agencies Serving this area. SOLVED: THE RIDDLE OF HEART ATTACKS by Broda 0. Barnes, M.D., Ph. D. and Charlotte W. Barnes, A.M. CASTLE OF EAGLES by Constance Heaven. A novel set in Austria in 1848. THE ADVENTURES OF A YOUNG OUTLAW by Thomas * ^ $1 ‘ ssS ‘ Bontly. A novel for readers of all ages about a fourteen year old boy. THE SAND CASTLES by Louise Montague. A novel depicting the uneasy alliance between love and high-pressure business against an international setting. A WIFE FOR ANDREW by Lucy Gillen.A gothic novel set in Scotland. WORDS I LIKE TO READ AND WRITE by M. O’Donnell, ar picture dictionary for beginners. HARRY, THE DIRTY DOG by Gene Zion. A story about a dog who finds out that avoiding a bath can lead to trouble. THE ^MUD SNAIL SON by BettyTuifton. Illustrated by Fuku Akino. An old tale from Japan. NEWSWEEK CONDENSED BOOKS - Volume 5, Number 1 contains DORIS DAY HER OWN STORY by A.E. Hotchner, Action Ads - house, farm, licensed, insured. Dave Boomer Electirc, 852-9209 Nashville, tfn I will prepare your taxes in my home. Reasonable rates. Phone evenings. 726-1370. (4-6) ELECTRICAL WIRING Contract carpet, 8 colors, I patterns,, rubber back, 12 ft. widths. Reg. $8.95 sq. yd. Sale Price $7.50 sq. yd. Johnsons Furniture store 112 Main St. Nashville. Ph. (517) 852-9594. PHONE 945-9554 for want ads. Maple Grove Township . . GENERAL FUND • *» ** 2 wh J . ***hj hj 535 ^‘•^n •11 ISi'Sy R ;1 a MANui iis(si<(j ^minth cs ataMXdtf Xi Beginning Balance Delinquent Tax ................................ Current Tax Collection ....... Collection Fee ...< ............... Excess of Roll............................................. Federal Revenue Sharing State Revenue Sharing , .T"...... Overpayment of S.S ... Twp. Hall Rent /.............................. Insurance Refund .................... Gas Lease on Dump Site Primary Election Reimbursement Federal Revenue Sharing Anti Recessio Dump Receipts ■sr •toaBfoXfi fc'-K® Total Receipts Hl ffl I 11 totaatateH GENERAL FUND la ifcpnltyfafc Disbursements mXi IM EffiflMli Stotal#! riI | >3!s!SSfe®® ■|-^8iifata *, ptifeatoto jp^ni ah to •to ^gibito , ■gfe! r.i । •• t®o jit 1*11 jitoto1*11 * sjatnisi® „ .. . .$ 4,773.82 ..... 1,285:37 ,944.93 ..... 1,721.81 .. ,491.77 4,672:00 ... 2 ;....... 4.28 ............ ... .......... 10.00 ........ 264.76 1,139.00 804.11 $ 43,274.87 1 .jp tpj t E! itw 302 Site SI Payroll '.......................... Printing & Publishing ...................................... Dump Expense ................... Utilities /■•... Cemetery Expense............................ ... Office Expense C.F.C. Data Processing .............................. Insurance ... v. I.......... • Fire Board ....... ' Sbcial Security .......................................... State Withholding.............................................. Federal Withholding Retirement M.T.A. Dues'. Putnam Library Donation ........................ Miscelleanous ...... s 112 Share Gas Lease to Castleton Twp Twp. road Work ............. Assessing Fee to Ted McKelvey .' Assessors School Fee ..................... M.T.A. Meeting Fee :---------Board of Review ........' Election Expense Foot & Isle Auditing Books .......................... Bonds, Clerk, Treasure Constable Elsie Furrow, Treasure Rejected Taxes-8277 Health Benefit, quakerbrook & Morgantaler Drain-142.98 & 188.45 ........ ■■ Total disbursements ..................... Balance on Hand (March 22,1977) $8,457.80 ...... 551.78 ...1,600.62 60.71 .. .800.00 302.51 334.43 675.00 4,500.00 ..1,404.38 ..371.60 .2,438.94 ...165.00 .400.00 105.24. ........ 5.00 10,000.00 1,500.00 ........ 35.00 ...35.00 375.00 934.14 . .491.70 190.00 41^1.20 ■$ 36,506.5 .... 6,768.37 $43,274.87 I e>> Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads INVITATION TO BID The Village of Nashville is requesting sealed bids on regular and nolead gasoline. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Village Clerk Nashville Michigan on or before 12:00 Noon April 13,1977. All bids are to meet specifications The Village Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and is not bound To accept low bid. Contact Village Clerk for specifications. Susan M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk Reminder . Financial Statement WILCOX CEMETERY FUND Receipts * •kbit* •kbit WANTED BABYSITTER to ' come in from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., 5 days a week or stay in during the week to care for 3 children. Call 852-1781 Nashville after 5 p.m. March 23,1976 - March 22,1977 ££ 5 **SJ ^SkaJ? 2*1' ^ •U 'Xni^ FRIENDLY FIRE by C.D.B. Bryan, THE ROCKEFELLERS AN AMERICAN DYNASTY by Peter Collier and David Horowitz, THE YEAR-LONG DAY by A.E. Maxwell and Ivar Rpud. FOR SALE: 57 Acres Northwest of Charlotte, some tillable, woods & stream, borders river, new 4 bedroom house, field stone fireplace, walk out basement. Ph. (517) 543-3359 Charlotte. (4-5) WANTED TO DO General housework by day. Call 852-9244 Nashville anytime. (4-5) Balance on Hand DNR Refund on Fire Equipmen Delinquent Tax/74 oa eceps.............................. Disbursements ' Scott Air Pac, Helments, Tankers & Radio For Fire Dept. ■ ■ • Pump, Hoses, Adapters, and Gloves for Fire Dept. .................... f... Jake Hill............................ purchased from Eaton Federal Certificate of Deposit for Fire Equipment Fund....... Total Disbursements ........ Balance on-Hand (March 22,1977 Receipts Balanceon Hand Interest on Bonds Sale of Cemetery Lots Cemetery Donation $ 380.04 ...$27.94 1,800.00 2.00 $ 2,809.98 Disbursements R3e.p0a0ir and Maintenance .L0a0bor 201.07 , .970.25 $ 2,809 Balance on Hand (March 22,1977 WILCOX CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND Savings Account Receipts Balance on Hand (March 23, 1977 Perpetual Care ....................... Interest ... Purchase one $500.00 Bond ........ $ 678.32 ...175.00 .... 18.32 -500.00 Balanceon Hand (March 22,1977) 371.64 U.S. GOVERNMENT H BONDS HELD BY THE TWP ....... $ 10,500.00 TRUST AND AGENCY-Receipts Delinquent Tax: $1,792.09 ..23,150.17 ... ...... 746.41 173,900.17 708.00 Twp,. M.V...... Hastings Bell.e3v68u.e45 Current tax Dog Tax .. $209,010.48 TRUST AND AGENCY-Disbursements Delinquent Tax: Twp. General.. Fire Voted...: School Tax Current Tax: County Intermediate School Drain Tax Dog Tax Twp. Gen. Collection Fee Excess of Roll ? M.V. Opert. Debt Hastings Bellevue. $ 1,285.37 506.72 ..32,610.22 v . .29,029.57 .... 15,111.41 748.36 .708.00 4,944.93 1,721.81 ......... 491.17 93,565.62 25,641.57 2,648.73 $209,010.48 ...... .505.72 542.00 294.78 .92.67 5,000.00 5 -J5 -/i---- 1 $ 9,878.6_1 Balance of Accounts Held at Security National Bank Nashville, Michigan March 22, 1977 General Fund.£ Fire Voted Wilcox Cemeter Total $6,768.37 ..... 3,949.16 .... 1,638.66 .$12,356.19 To the best of our knowledge this is a true and accurate account of the Township Funds. Theodore McKelvey, Supervisor > Mary Jarrard, Clerk Duane Hamilton, Trustee Joyce Starring, Treasure Richard Bassett, Trustee �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday March 30.1977 — Page 16 /be/n Season/ BEEF CHUCK ROAST BEEF ARM OR ENGLISH CUT ■H BLADE CUT CHUCK ROAST * FRESH GROUND BEEF FROM CHUCK $1°’ LEAN ECKRICH, Maple, Regular or Beef SMOKY LINKS wV°%g SCHAFER'S PA lb. 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COUPON EXPIRES APRIL 2. 1977. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-04-06.pdf 369378452c8eae8b07373af759fc691a PDF Text Text BULK RATI PAID K06» ' W. S. POSTAGE TSN" SVH i33iijs srovnwo •$$ u< wvysn onanj ssmisvh HcsJings, Michiga< 49058 PERMIT NO. 7 iblished by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. fc. Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) Volume 103 No. 47 — Wednesday April 6,1977 364 coloring contest entries; winners selected Seventy-four children entered a total of 364 colored pictures for our 1st Annual Easter Coloring contest There were actually than four winners, but not everyone can win. Picking the winners of our Easter Coloring Contest was a very difficult task for our judges. All the youngsters showed a great deal of skill in choosing colors, coloring techniques, and creativity. Duska Morawski, 10, of 8901 Greggs Crossing Road, was picked as our first place winner in the 7 to 10 age group. Shelley Gardenas, 8, of 9125 Greggs Crossing Road, was selected as our second place winner. Shannon Bosworth, 4%, of 423 Kellogg Street, was our first place winner in the six and under age group. Carleen Becraft, 6, of Route No. _ 5 Charlotte, was chosen as our second place winner. The first place contestants win $10, and the second place finalists win $5 to be used for or toward the purchase ofanything in any of the participating businesses, or can be deposited in any of the banking facilities. The participating businesses are Eaton Fedearl Savings and Loan, Steak House Reastaurant, South End Food and Beverage, Carl’s Market, Kelley’s Variety Store, Johnson’s Furniture Store, Simon’s Pharmacy, Security National Bank, Nashville Flowers and Jewelry, Maple Valley Implement, Hecker Agency, Randall Lumber Company, Michigan National Bank, Johnny’s Food Mart, Vermontville Hardware, Trumble Agency, and Nancy’s Beauty Shop. The above businesses made the contest possible. The following youngsters submitted entrees, making the contest a success: Zavtra Adams, Route 1 Vermontyille; Marcie Ainslie, 111 Lentz; Shannon Bosworth, 423 Kellogg; Carleen Becraft, Route 5 Charlotte; Nena Crabreee, Curtis Road; Steven Cook, Brown Road; Randy Dunmiri, Laurence Road; Lesley Dipert, Vermontville; Steven Fisher, Casgrove; Darren Fisher, Cas grove; Mar ci Goodner, Nashville; Mindy Jo Garn, Nashville; Brad Hoffman, Sherman; Ryan Hickey, Lawrence Road; Dina James, Continued on page 2 Pennock Hospital building fund reaches $114,225 Special syrup association meeting The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association held a special meeting Thursday evening. The various committee chairmen reported on the progress for the festival scheduled the last weekend of April. Everything seems to be running smoothly. The 1977 festival queen Shirley O’Dell and her court were special guests at the meeting. (In photo) Desserts were served following the meeting. (Maple Valley News Photo) The Pennock Hospital Building Fund Drive has reached $114,225 in cash and pledges. One hundred and fifty-four (154) business firms and individuals throughout Barry County have contributed to the building drive. Contributions have ranged from 50 cents to $12,500. There has been a wide range of support including large corporations, small business firms, individuals, and organizations such as a Cub Scout Pack and a Brownie Troop. There has been $56,003 received in cash and $58,222 has been received in pledges. Many pledges include the years of 1977 and 1978. Richard Fluke, Executive Director of Pennock Hospital, stated that “Although we have surpassed our original goal of $100,000, we are most willing to ^accept additional contributions. For each $1,000 of contribution, the hospital will save in the next 10 years in principal and interest $1,472.40. Financing of $550,000 has been secured through the Hastings City Bank and the National Bank of Hastings. Additional contributions will help to reduce the maximum financing of $550,000 and, in effect, reduce the cost of patient care for the next 10 years. Anyone wishing to make a cash donation or pledge may do so. The new building will contain a plaque listing all of the names of those who supported the Building Drive. It is anticipated that construction will begin early in May and continue for approximately 16 months. Plans have been finalized between the architect and hospital and final approval by the Michigan Department of Public Health is expected in the next few weeks. �Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Wednesday April 6,1977 Page 2 to the editor... After listening to Mr. Wolfe and and effort the teachers put into the school board at the special achieving these standards. Continually, the board takes meeting Monday night, I have some definite questions as to away valuable planning and where the priorities of the Maple preperation time from the Valley System lie. From the looks teachers. According to the of the proposed cuts they seem to proposed cuts, art and music will be saying “take from the be taken out of the elementary elementary and give to the high curriculum. Not only does this school.” They seem to be saying take away two valuable classes that emphasis need not be placed from the students, it also takes in the formative years of a child's away precious planning time education. Instead, let’s make from the teachere. The board things as nice as we can for them assumes that the classroom teacher will teach these things, in high school. The Maple Valley Schools are which they probably will. This very fortunate to maintain the will require more planning, with high cuality of teachers that they less preparation time given employ at the elementary level. them. Another proposed cut is in They continue to stress how proud they are of the high test kindergarten. In past years, the scores of our fourth and seventh kindergarten classes have had as graders this year. 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BRACH'S Kodak Pocket Instamatic ONE ROLL PER COUPON WITH THIS COUPON Ph.852-0845 - Nashville, Michigan ■ Emergency Ph.852-9787 2?^ s/inss PROCESSING /fl Notice POLAROID FILM । Letter to the Editor: Look what the Board of Education has proposed to do to our children: 1. No art or music teachers in the ELEMENTARY schools. 2. Elimination of 3 aides in the ELEMENTARY that primarily work with children who need help in special areas. 3. No band at the 5th grade ELEMENTARY level. 4. No field eld trips for ELEMENTARY school kids yet buses will travel for athletic competition. 5. One section of kindergarten cut at Maplewood and possibly one section at Fuller Street ELEMENTARY. 6. One section at the 7th grade level. 7. One section at the 8th grade level. We cannot begin to understand how the board and the administration can possibly justify the cuts made in elementary art and music and yet continue to have 7th and 8th grade basketball. These programs cut are academic subjects at the elementary level just as they are at the high school level. The art and music teachers have had special training in these areas thus making them much more qualified to teach these subjects. The elementary levels are the times when children should begin to develop an interest in these subject^. If you have a gifted child in this area think how he or she will suffer! Yet, they continue to keep selected sports - areas that also cost money but only involve a handful of children and not the approximately 1,000 elementary children that have previously benefited from these two Continued next page Applications are now being accepted for the 37th Annual Maple Syrup Fest­ ival Parade to be held Saturday, April 30th. An application may be received by contacting . . . Steven M. Rathburn, P.O. Box 125 Vermontville, Michigan 49096 ; FOX POCKET 1 LOCKS REPAIRED, dead bolts installed, doors keyed alike, foreign car keys. Homer Snow & Son, 732 Sherman St., Nashville, Mi. Bonded locksmith, (eow) ! EASTER CANDY Movie & Slide KODACHROME OR EKTACHROME SLIDES OR MOVIES ViV Continued from front Lawrence Highway; Robbie Loy, Thornapple Lake Road; Duske Morawski, Greggs Crossing; Nick Priddy, Barryville Road. Tammy Lee Rose, S. Main; Jenny Robotham, Guy Road; Kelly Rouhonen, Vermontville; Christa Ruohonen, Vermontville; Sherman Spidel, Maple Street; Charles Secord, M-66; Allen Stashers, Route 3; Kelly Swiger, Gould Road; Mickey Shilton, Guy Road; Lori Smith, Queen; Jamie Winchell, Nashville; Penny Ward, Thornapple Lake Road; Tina Yost, Nashville Highway; Bill Benton, Greggs Crossing; Melissa Benton, Greggs Crossing; Shelley Cardenas, Greggs Crossing; Scott Carpenter, Mulliken Road; Robbie Cook, Brown Road; Polly Cook, Brown Road; Kyle Christopher, Cleveland Street Patty Dunmiri, Lawrence Road; Lori Ebersole, Phillips Street; Randy Fisher, Thornapple Lake Road; Brian Gillum, Swift Road; Dee Green, W. Third Street; Lisa Hansen, State; Craig Hoffman, Sherman; Jeanette James, Lawrence Highway; Tammy James, Lawrence Highway; Diane Kane, Thornapple Lake Road; Carol Lamie, N. Main; Stephanie Langer, Bivens Road; Annette Langer, Bivens Road; Julius Maurer, Assyria Road; Dawn Morawski, Greggs Crossing Road; Diona Morawski, Greggs Crossing; Duska Morawski, Greggs Crossing; Michael Payne, Perry RoacTf Stacey Purdy, Nashville; Kathryn Payne, Perry Road; Penny Ann Ruthruff, Lentz Street; Tammy Russell, Washington; Elizabeth Ryan, Route 3 Nashville; Debra Staskus, Route 3 Nashville; Lonetta Spidel, Maple Street; Karen Secord, Route 3 Nashville; Tammi Swiger, Route 3 Charlotte; Sheila Staskus, Nashville; Steven Smith, Queen Street; Renee Sears; Gregg Street; Tammy Tobias, N. Clark; Jeff Tolten, S. Queen. We wish to thank all the youngsters and merchants in Nashville and Vermontville for making our first annual Easter Coloring Contest such a huge success! both the high school and the grade school, the aids will be taken from the elementary schools. It only seems natural, doesn’t it? Cut down the teacher preperation time, increase the number of classes she must teach, and take away the help an aid might give in working with the children who need extra help. Great logic! Sorry kids, you are the losers, but don’t worry, when you get to the high school you will get the attention you should have recieved in elementary school. I do not intend this to be critical of our high school. We have a fine staff of teachers, a good athletics program, and a good band program. These are all important elements in a good education. What I am saying is that if cuts must be made, let’s make them equally throughout the system. Let’s not spoil a good system, which we all have worked so hard to attain, by weakening it at the roots. There are some things which you the citizens and parents can do. There will probably be another school millage election held before the 1977-78 school year. A YES vote from you could help prevent the need for any cuts from our present program. However, if the millage should be defeated, I would strongly urge you to contact a member of the school board and express your concerns over where the cuts are being taken. Sincerely, David Doozan 2nd Grade Teacher Fuller St. School MacDonalds Boxed ■■ COUPON ■■■■■■ \M/ cuts, I’m sure they will feel free to put that many in a room again. This again seems to be saying, “They are only little kids. It won’t hurt them any. After all you can fit more children in one room since they don’t take up as much space.” Itis very hard for a kindergarten teacher-to teach all the basics to that many children. It seems to be a poor start for a child on his way to a long education. Remember, these are the years when a child is forming his attitude about his education. Another proposal is to cut three aids. Although there are aids in Get Them All At... \ Variety Store 20 YEARS NEW in NASHVILLE Ph:852-9747 �Continued from page 2 programs. In the past, there has been no charge to attend some sports events and yet these teams travel many miles to participate in athletic competition. We are also questioning the elimination of the elementary field trips. We realize that by cutting these it may save the district about $400. However, do they realize that many times this field trip is the only time a child may tour a museum, a newspaper plant, or see a show at a planetarium? These are definitely enrichment activities that can only benefit the total education of our children. A YES vote to pass the millage would have prevented these cuts, but because of the no vote we realize that there needed to be cuts made. However, why weren’t the cuts made evenly in all areas such as secretaries or at the administrative level? After all, the purpose of schools is to educate our children. Why cut FOR THE HOME AND GARDEN THAT HAS EVERYTHING. Everything you don't need. Roaches, ants, aphids, mites and bagworms. To name a few things. For all of that, there's Purina’s Home ’N Garden Products. Like Purina* Malathion Spray. Power­ ful. Safe. Effective. And deadly to crawling pests in gardens, lawns, around the home ... even on pets. Come on by. We have just about everything you need ... for all the things in your garden, and your lawn, and your home. Be­ cause we’ve got Purina Home ’N Garden Products. 12-12-12 50lb. 14-14-14 501b. ’3.80 ’4.20 Lawn & Garden Fertilizers at GREAT SAVINGS! Ralston Purina Company FARMER'S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings PHONE 945-9926 their academic programs before these other things? Think about these things: 1. If your child learns more slowly than other children, will he be getting the extra help he may need? 2. Do you want your child to miss out on an opportunity to express themselves artistically or musically? 3. Would it be worth the $400 saved by eliminating field trips? Think of the experiences our children will miss! 4. Do you want your child to have a good beginning at school? How can they with over 30 children in their kindergarten class? Obituaries Donna Mead Nashville - Mrs. Donna Mead, 65, of Route 1, Nashville, died Monday, March 28, 1977, at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Mead was a member of the Barry County Historical Society, the Peace United Methodist Church of Barryville, and the Nashville Garden Club. Mrs. Mead is survived by two sons, Russell Kent Mead, Jr. and Zane Mead of Nashville; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Deanna) Humphrey of Caledonia and Mrs. Ray (Rhea) Hallock of Grand Rapids; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 21, 1977 at the Peace United Methodist Church with burial in Barryville Cemetery. Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Home. Eaton Federal celebrates 40th birthday Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Association celebrated its 40th anniversary Thursday,, Friday, and Saturday, March 31, April 1 and 2. The association was formed 40 years ago in Charlotte. Free coffee, punch, and cake was served. A free road atlas was given to the men, a Swedish Ivy plant for the ladies, and balloons for the youngsters. Eaton Federal Savings and Loan has a home office in Charlotte, and branch offices in Nashville and Eaton Rapids. In photo are the personnel of the Nashville branch office, Patty Rathburn, Martha Stevens, branch manager, and Dawn Meade. (Maple Valley News photo) Local cub scout news notes Saturday March 26 the Nashville Cub Scouts gathered in Archie Martin the Kellogg School Gym for their Vermontville - Mr. Archie annual Pinewood Derby. The Cubs paraded in carrying their Martin, 66, of Route 1, den and pack flags and race flags Vermontville, died Thursday, March 31, 1977, at the Eaton made by Pat McClelland. After County Medical Care Facility. the Star Spangled Banner and the Mr. Martin was a semi-pro Pledge of Alligiance, Cubmaster baseball player with American Ken Meade gave the signal to Steam Pump, Postums, start the races. Den by den the boys proceeded International Printing Ink, and the Hillsdale Independents from to the track to determine which car within each den was the 1930 to 1937. Mr. Martin is survived by his fastest These boys placed third wife, Mildred; one son, Merle of in their den; Dennis Thompson, Vermontville; one daughter, Jim Moccardine, Matthew Owen, Mrs. Elmer (Marilyn) Adams of Brian Williams, Billy Wall and Vermontville; five grandchildren Ray Ashcraft. These boys and two sisters, Mrs. Edith captured second place; Parmer Belson of Nashville and Mrs. Al Thompson, Scott Farrah, Bobby Carl, Kenny Meade, Matt (Eva) Smith of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held at McClelland and Paul Shumaker. 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, The boys won first place in their 1977, at Vogt Funeral Home, den were; Paul Travis, Lee Nashville. Burial was in Kienutske, Mike Long, James Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Bryan II, Joe Thatcher and Ron Hull. Christopher King The boys who placed first in their dens then raced each other Vermontville - Mr. Christopher King, 76, died Sunday, April 3, to determine the three Finalists who can compete in the regional 1977, at Pennock Hospital. Mr. King was born on March races with Cubs from other Packs. First place finalist is Mike 23,1901 in Birmingham, England. He was a member of the Long, second place Joe Thatcher, Vermontville United Methodist and third place Lee Kienutske. Awards were also given to the Church, Evening Star Chapter boys the judges chose as having 345 O.E.S., Vermontville Lodge 232 F & AM, Zion Chapter 171 done the most impressive job in RAM, Ancient and Accepted constructing and decorating their Scottish Rights, Valley of Grand cars. The judges were Ellen Rapids, the American Institute of Wolcutt and Susan Corkwell. The Architects, and the Michigan boys who won were Paul Travis, Institute of Architects. He was Craig Hoffman, Matthew Owen, Brian Williams, Billy Wall and also a 32nd degree Mason. Mr. Christopher King is Ray Ashcraft. Mr. Henry Gillum served as survived by one son, Christopher official starter for the races and King, Jr. of Taipei, Taiwan; two daughters, Miss Katherine King Harold Chirstiansen, Larry of Lansing and Miss Elizabeth Corkwell and Gene Wolcutt kept track of which car crossed the King of Vermontville. Funeral services will be held finish line first Several of the Wednesday, April 6, 1977, at 1 races were so close it took a short p.m. at the Vermontville United conference to be absolutely sure Methodist Church. Burial will be of the winner. The crowd was very in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Arrangements are enthusiastic and cheered their favorites. Mike Long the first by the Vogt Funeral Home. place finalist pitted his car against a car brought by Mr. Ray SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Martin, Cubmaster of Pack 406 in Approved by Michigan Lansing. The car Mr. Martin Department of Health. Call brought was their pack's first MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, place winner. Mike raced Mr. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Martin four times giving the visitor choice of lanes and beating him four times. Hurray for Mike! Good luck to the boys who are going to the regional race shortly and congratulations to all the boys who raced Saturday night. It takes a lot of work to get these cars ready and all the boys can be proud of their efforts. The Cub Scouts will be selling popcorn for the next few weeks "and anyone who would like to purchase popcorn can do so by contacting a scout. The next committee meeting will be April 12, at the Scout Hall at 7:00. Committee members and den leaders are expected and any interested persons are welcome. Action Ads ELECTRICAL WIRING - house, farm, licensed, insured. Dave Boomer Electirc. 852-9209 Nashville, tfn Easter • • • • • • • • 1/ Chicken and Dumplings Ham and Yams Turkey and Dressing Prime Rib New York Strip Steak Ribeye Steak Porterhouse Steak Breaded Lobster Salad Bar of 25 Salads Comes With All Dinners Easter Hours 8to 3 STEAKHOUSE Easter Egg Hunt In Putnam Park - Hosted by Ralph & Kay Kirk on Easter Day Age 1-6 at 3 to 3:30 p.m. and 7-16 at 3:30 to 4. Steak House RESTAURANT MAIN STREET in NASHVILLE �Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday April 6,1977 — Page 4 Summer little league organizational meeting VERMONTVILLE-open meeting for coaches, workers, and interested adults will be held in the Maplewood all-purpose room at 7:30 p.m April 14. There will be a drawing for teams, assignment of coaches, and league officer elections. For details call D Joostberns, 726-0537. R. Starring, 726-0227; or E Jacoby. 852-9275 N ASHVILLE-open meeting for coaches, workers, and interested adults will be held in the Fuller Street School all-purpose room at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21. There will be dra wings for teams, assignment of coaches and league officer elections For details cal) M. Fager, 8529780; F Corkins. 852-0905; or E Jacoby. 852-9275. We are pleased to announce the addition of Barb Byington to our Hairstyling staff. Starting Monday, April 4 Call anytime during business hours for an appointment with Barb on... Mondays & Tuesdays from 94:30 Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St, Vermontville - Ph:726-0330 JAYCEE JELLY WEEK March 27 thru April 9 Proceeds go to the Maple Valley Special Education Department. $l-00 AJAR CONTACT ANY VERMONTVILLE JAYCEE MEMBER Student author at Maple Valley High Don Downing, a junior at Maple Valley High School, recently had first story printed at the school. The story is entitled, “The Mystery of the Griffins”, the first of his Big Thinkers Mystery Series. He also does the illustrations in the book. He is near completion on his second story in the series, “Terror on Mercury Mountain”, and is starting on his third, “The Case of the Attack Dogs”. The stories are humorous mysteries much in the same context as the Hardy Boys. Don and a friend began writing these mysteries in 7th grade, with the characters potraying themselves and their friends. “I would like to be a self­ employed writer and cartoonist someday,” said Don. “I’d like to have a comic strip or illustrate my books. “I’m flattered they picked something I wrote to be published.” He said he never knows the ending of the mystery when he starts writing. “It’s more fun to write it as I go.” “Don is a super writer, with very good imagination and a wide vocabulary,” said Dorothy Carpenter, English Department chairman at the school. “He’s got the makings of becoming a professional writer.” News of our Servicemen Airman John L. Briggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale R. Briggs of 313 S. Main, Vermontville, has graduated at Sheppard AFB, Tex., from the U.S. Air Force technical training course for computer operators. Airman Briggs, now trained to operate and maintain electronic data processing machines, is being assigned to RichardsGebaur AFB, Mo., for duty with a unit of the Air Force Communications Service. 3,000 FREE CHICKENS Don Downing, a junior at Maple Valley High School, recently had his first story published at the school. (Maple Valley News Photo) Completion of the course enables the airman to receive academic credits through the Community College of the Air Force. Airman Briggs is a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School. credits through the Community College of the Air Force. Airman Briggs is* a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Card of Thanks WICHITA FALLS, Tex.Airman John L. Briggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale R. Briggs of 313 S. Main, Vermontville, has graduated at Sheppard AFB, Tex., from the U.S. Air Force technical training course for computer operators. Airman Briggs, now trained to operate and maintain electronic data processing machines, is being assigned to RichardsGebaur AFB, Mo., for duty with a unit of the Air Force Communications Service. Completion of the course enables the airman to receive academic We want to thank all of our friends in Ver* montville and neigh­ boring communities for their contributions letters and cards to Dale's Benefit. They are very appreciated. Thanks Again, Dale & Irene Foote TUESDAY, APRIL 12th Starting at 9:00 A.M ELEGANT 25 FREE...with the purchase of 50-lbs. Chick Starter Bring containers in which to take them home! • No obligation Just come in DUCKS, GEESE & HEAVY CHICKENS FOR SALE ( / FOR ANY OCCASION Helen Ackett Recently returnedfrom Toronto, Canada, where she attended 5 days of classes at the Van Fike School of Advanced Hah* Design. Helen and Sylvia Fisher are now ready to give you your own individual cut and style for... complete line of... Murphy's Concentrates Chicken Hog Feeds Dairy Beef Men, Women, Girls and Boys. | Chick Feeders & Waterers ) 1H1eV1leV1n1 ’s3 Nashville Co-Op Elevator ASSOCIATION NASHVILLE - MICHIGAN BEAUTY SHOPPE 204 N. Main—Nashville Just call for an appointment. Ph:852-9107 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday April 6,1977 — Page 5 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Trudy Rath burn selected for citizenship award Trudy Rathburn, a senior at Maple Valley High School, is the recipient of the annual Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Youth Citizenship Award for the community In 1977. In photo, she receives the plaque from Nashville Police Chief Kendall Wilcox. Trudy is a member of the top ten in her class and is active in six different organizations this year. Earlier this year, she was selected as the DAR (Daughter of the American Revolution) Citizenship recipient, and was chosen as one of ■> two students eligible for the National Honor Society Scholarship. She has been active In the community by helping organize the summer story hour for children of the community and participates in craft demonstrations in the summer. Last year, she was a member of the Maple Syrup Festival court. (Maple Valley News Photo) museum at Ogleby Bay with a lovely display of antique furniture and glassware. In the evening we attended the 7:30 show, which was just as good as any we ever saw in the Grand Ole Opry. We especially enjoyed the gospel group (Blue Ridge Quartet) Tommy Wills with his horn, the McNett sisters and Cal Smith. On the late news broadcast we heard of the tornado in Eaton County which made us uneasy. Two large pine trees at the Bud Trowbridge’s home at the corner of Brown and Kelly roads fell on the roof and tore off two chimneys. Otherwise Vermontville was lucky and we express sympathy to those south of Charlotte who suffered injuries and property losses. Mr. Chris King Sr. of West Vermontville State Rd. passed away Sunday A.M. at Pennock Hospital. Services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. in the Vermontville Methodist Church. Survivors are Miss Kathy King of Continued on page 6 Miss Karen Scott underwent Miss Sheila Baker and Mr. surgery at HGB on Wednesday. Richard Harper, originally from Mrs. Thelma Hall was in California, were married Bellevue Saturday evening Saturday P.M. in a 2:00 March 26, attending the wedding ceremony at the Vemrontville of her grand daughter Laurie, Methodist Church by Rev. Gerald daughter of Hugh and Priscilla Salisbury. They left for a Hulse, to Robert Prochno. The honeymoon trip of a month to wedding was held in the Bellevue California and upon return will Methodist Church and the live in Charlotte. reception at the Bellevue Mrs. Ava Kroger, Mr. Leta Conservation Club with Mildred Nagle, Mrs. Francis Snyder, Mr. Martin catering. Coming for the and Mrs. Ben Ommen, and wedding and the weekend were George Firster were among the Mrs. Molly Mitchell, Connie and group from Mason and Lansing Mark from Ogdensburg, New who took Firsters 3 day trip to York; Mr. and Bill Hall, Mr. and Wheeling W. Va. to attend Mrs. David Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Jamboree U.S.A. We stayed at Kenneth Peterson, Mrs. Douglas Clairsville, Ohio, in a Holiday Inn Hall and Jason all of Caro. Many across the river from Wheeling. relatives and friends of the Saturday many made purchases groom came from Indiana for the at the Fostoria factory outlet and event. the kitchen bargain store. In the Mr. and Mrs. Claud afternoon we visited the beautiful VanBlarcam, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Benedict attended a OPEN LETTER surprise party for Lloyd Steward and Claud VanBlarcom at the Steward’s home Wednesday Easter - the time of evening. resurrection, of renewal. Mrs. Firster took a group from We sense it in the brighter Lansing last Tuesday to Chicago sunshine, the budding leaves to a flower show. Mr. Archie Martin, 66 passed and flowers, the mating calls away Thursday afternoon at the of the birds. Then let us Eaton County Medical Care all resurrect our ideals, Facility where he had been a our good intentions. And patient for 7 years. Survivors let us renew our zest to include his wife Mildred, a son serve others, as Christ said, Merle and a daughter Marilyn (Mrs. Elmer Adams) and five What you do for the least of grandsons all of Vermontville, My little ones, you do so also also two sisters Mrs. Edith unto Me". Belson of Nashville and Mrs. Al (Eva) Smith of Battle Creek. Services were held Saturday P.M. at 1:30 at the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville with Rev. David Fleming in charge. Burial FUNERAL HOMES in Nashville Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon Peabody Nashville — Vermontville are spending a few days with the Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 John Liendecker family in Lexington, Ky. 'Voqt- Engagements announced Mary Boyer and Steve Vance are pleased to announce their wedding engagement. Mary is the daughter of Mis. Martha Boyer Lee of Nashville; and Steve is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Cox, of Nashville, and Mr. and Mrs. William Vance of Bellefontaine, Ohio. Both Mary and Steve are 1976 graduates of Maple Valley High School. They attended Liberty Baptist College during the fall semester, but are now home and attending Kellogg Community College. Steve is presently employed by Security National Bank in Battle Creek. A June 18 wedding is being planned. NOTICE Vermontville Village and Township, Sunfield Township Residents Annual 'Clean-Up Days’ April 16,17,18' 1977 Sat. Sun, and Monday Landfill will be open these days, Bagged trash will be picked up Monday within the Vermont­ ville Village. Ann Samann Village Clerk 637 South Main Street, Nashville • Phone 852-9833 �Map). Volley New*. Nathvill., Wednesday April 6.1977— Pag.6 Congregational Church will be open 12:00 noon - to 3:00 P.M. for meditation and communion. AD are invited. April 10 - Both churches have sunrise services at 7:00, Vermontville, people go to Gresham for services and breakfast. Regular services follow. April 17 - Family dinner at Gresham. 8:00 P.M. in Vermontville, the Robbins United Church choir will present an Easter Cantata. Everyone urged to attend. AveKrefer continued Lansing, Mr. Chris King Jr. of Fairvan, and Miss Elizabeth King at home an art teacher at MV Schools Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, by his wife Mints who passed away several years ago. The annua) Eaton Co Woman’s Club convention will be held in Grand Ledge Congregational Church on M-43, on April 15. Send reservations to Martha Christensen by April 8. A group of Senior Citizens from ero area Detroit area are are comn coming Wednesday to learn of maple yp syrup production. They will have pancakes and sausage in the Methodist Church in the morning, a tour of Vermontville then a the later dinner at Congregational Church. April 7 - Maundy service for and Congregational MethodistCongregations at 6:30 P.M. in the Methodist Church. Bring your own table service. April 8 Good Friday Mark Wangberg, writer, completes writing workshop in Maple Valley Action-Ads Need a Carpenter or Contractorroofing, gutters-- Langham Remodeling. Ph. (517 ) 852-9300 (4-26) WANTED BABYSITTING in licensed home. Thornapple Lake Rd. Area. Phone (517) 852-1738. (4-12) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 728-0129. Health care expenditures for the aged rose 18 percent in fiscal 1975, compared with an 11.4 percent a year in fiscal 1974. Mark Wangberg helps Debbie Bacon with her writing style and Techniques. SPRINGBROOK EGG FARM WE ARE OPEN... MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. SATURDAY 8:30 A.M. to 12 NOON 3895 SWIFT ROAD m NASHVILLE PHONE 852-1759 New at Fanners Feed Dog Food From Peerless Pet Foods 16% Protein ’660 50 lb. 20% Protein $7°° 50 lb. For the past month, Mark Wangberg, professional writer and poet, has been visiting classes and guiding creative writers in the Maple Valley SchoolSystem. He has been in the Maple Valley area five full days with the final day being April 1. The Eaton Intermediate School District wrote a grant application on behalf of the Maple Valley and Potterville Schools, and was awarded ten days of residency to be split evenly between the two districts. Wangberg is sponsored by the Michigan Council for the Arts Writer in Schools Program. Barb Davis of the Eaton Intermediate School District hopes to get a grant for him again next semester. The 24-year-old writer has been helping students in elementary, junior high, and high school with writing techniques, and has spoken to faculty and adult groups. A Core Group class was (Maple Valley News Photo) selected by the Maple Valley English Department to get special attention from Wangberg. The group is made up of 40 students who exhibited the most interest and ability from grades 9 thru 12. Members of the group include Chris Barrette, Jeanette Carroll, Julie DeCamp, Sandy Hulbert, Cinda Murphy, Nancy Napier, Scott Perkins, Mary Porter, Debbie Secord, Mindy Simon, Mandy Smith, Wayne Rich, Jeff MacDonald, Peggy Porter, Kim Andrews, Debbie Bacon, Shari Beals, Mary Bolinger, Ilene Carrigan, Kelly Christopher, Karen Christensen, Kathy Dixson, Don Downing, Debbie Gurd, Cheri Janousek, Paul Hammond, Debbie McGinley, laurie Perkins, Diane Browne, Beth Ann Beebe, Kathy Grant, Andy Joostberns, Janite Lightner, Dave Shepperly, Missy Tate, Myrna Sixberry, Brenda Cushing, and Pam Browne. Leo Stamboughscelebrate 30th 24% Protein $82S 50 lb. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 RAILROAD HASTINGS E. 945-9926 PURINA CHOWS There will be an Open House on Sat. April 16, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. for Leo & Roberta Stambough at their residence at 263 W. Fuller, Nashville, in honor of their 30th Wedding Anniversary. It will be hosted by Betty Hartwell and their son Gary Stambough. All Basement Sale: April 6 & 8.335 N. Main Nashville. Antiques, maple round table, clothes all sizes. 852­ 9783. FOR SALE: Seed potatoes (517) 726-0065 Vermontville. All notices should be delivered to Carl's by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. MARINE SAFETY COURSE The Eaton County Sheriffs Department will conduct a three session training course for marine safety at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School April 18. 27, and28from7-9 p.m. in Room A-3. Community events. Easter Sunday April 10,1977 First Congregational Church Vermontville Sun rise Service? a.m Breakfast served by the men of the church, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship Service 10 a m Public invited to join us in our Easter celebration. PLEASE: If you nave old newspapers or glass take them to -the pump house at Putnam Park. The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts re-cycle these items to get operating funds. The boys ap­ preciate your help. If you need someone to pick up your papers call 852-0760. Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. friends & relatives are cordially invited and most welcome to attend. The Stamboughs were married in Hastings, 1947. They have one son Gary of Charlotte and 3 grandchildren. They have lived in Nashville for 29 years. (4-12) PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. 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Main St.,Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 6, 1977 — Page 7 Attention MSI! spring ‘77 graduate offering for Maple Valley ATTENTION Young men between ages 18 and 35, you. are cordially invited to attend ~a meeting at the United Methodist Church of Nashville Community A few years ago a very popular Center at 8 p.m. Wed., April &. graduate course of instruction This is to start a Jaycee Chapter was held at Maple Valley Schools in Nashville. ‘ conducted by Dr. H. Clarizio of MSU titled “Learning Turn in work sheets Disabilities”. A successor to this course is for Syrup festival scheduled to be held in the Jr.-Sr. Band Boosters Work Sheets for ~ High School the spring term 1977 Syrup Festival were sent home by this same university with students March 25th and 'department and through the were to be returned by April isL office of Dr. Howard Brighton, If you did not receive one. “Regional Director, Michigan PLEASE call these numbers for State University with offices at the MSU Kellogg Center on time to work: campus in East Lansing. Dolores Knoll - 852-9758 The course- description is as Charlotte Cowell - (726) 0356 follows: Michigan church of Nazarene talent contest winners ED 813 (3) SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM, 7-10 p.m., Tuesdays, March 29-May 31. Instructors: Dr. Harvey Clarizio & Dr. Myrtle Yoshinaga, Maple Valley High School, Room A-l. Regular University graduate fees and credit policies apply. We have been over a year in the planning for this class - this will be an opportunity to continue your academic as well as professional and certification growth locally within our district and save the commuting costs for the same course on-campus. ^R azor’s Edge... The Professional Shop Comple hair care services for both sexes. Complete • Styling • Permanents •Fiostirtci •Coloring •Highlighting The Nashville Church of the Nazarene was well repre­ sented at the Michigan District Church of the Nazarene Talent Contest in Lansing, March 26, and came away with two first-place winners. Myrna Sixberry took a first in the dramatic reading category with her reading of ‘Psalms 96 and 97.” She is a senior at Maple Valley High School. Cyle Cornish took a first place in the instrumental solo with his rendition on the trumpet of the “Springs of Loving Water.” He is an 8th grader at Maple Valley. 113 Michigan churches participated in the contest. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) Volume 103 No. 48 — Wednesday April 13, 1977 Local groups make preparations for upcoming Syrup Festival More than 650 pounds of sausage was fried by the Vermontville American Legion members on Good Friday in preparation for their annual festival pancake and sausage sale. The legion will sell the food at the Maple Syrup Festival Saturday, April 30, from 6 a.m. until they run out of food (about 8 p.m.). The cooked sausages are now frozen, then reheated at the festival. The sale is at the Lgion Hall above Michigan National Bank. The Maple Valley Band Boosters also have an annual sausage and pancake sale during the festival at- the Vermontville Fire Barn. They are open Saturday and Sunday. The Vermontville Congregational and Methodist Churches also sell large quantities of food at the festival. “We feed about 2,500 people on Saturday,” said Legion member Jack Rathburn. “The people can eat as many pancakes as they’d like, and we serve rear butter, milk and coffee. We go through about 40 gallons of syrup each year, which we get from the Corey farm.” Prices are $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children under 12. These prices are in accordance with the Band Boosters sale. “We seat about 100 to 110 people at a time,” said Rathburn. “On a good day, the people are lined up from 9:30 until closing. “We hire kids from 5th grade on up for $1.00 an hour to serve and clean up. They work like troopers. We couldn’t do it without these boys and girls. We also get adult volunteers from as far away as Middleville.” The proceeds from the Legion sale go for a safety patrol trip which the organization sponsors, Little League and American Legion baseball teams, Boys State Police School, and other events and things they sponsor throughout the year. The annual sale is the Legion’s only money­ making project of the year. Ken Trumble, 4th in state wrestling tourney Ken Trumble, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Trumble of Vermontville, placed 4th in the State United States Kids Wrestling Federation Tournament Saturday at Grand Rapids Junior College. He was the only Maple Valley area wrestler competing in the tourney. Maple Valley 300*500 mile club is running! With the coming of Spring the Maple Valley 300-500 Mile Club will swing into high gear. Runners of all ages are invited to join and start running. The club has two categories of runners those under 18 who must complete 500 miles in three months and those over 18 who must run 300 miles in three months. Several people in the community have accomplished this. The club is looking forward to more runners covering these distances. To become a member contact Mr. Tom Taylor of Nashville before you start running. Chefs Jack Rathburn (left) and Bill Stanton prepare the sausages that will remain frozen unil the festival Saturday, April 30,1977. National “Be Kind to Animals Week” May 1*7 The Barry County Humane Society urges all people to oberve National "Be Kind to Animals Week", May 1-7. The week has been sponsored nationally since 1915 by the American Humane Association. Everyone is invited to visit the animal shelter in Hastings through Saturday, April 16. The shelter is located across from the Barry County Fairgrounds. They encourage people to bring the family, and give a pet a good home. (Photo Supplied) Opposition voiced against special tax on full-sized cars A federal government proposal models could be met with stiff to put a special tax on full-size resistance on the showroom floor, cars to force motorists into .according to a pair of recent conducted by smaller, more fuel-efficient new surveys 'Automobile Club of Michigan. That is one of the conclusions Auto Club has drawn from a total of 3,700 members who responded to a one-page questionaire in the November Motor News magazine and a Member Advisory Survey mailed to a random selection of Auto Club members in December. The surveys were designed to determine the feelings, attitudes, opinions and intent of Auto Club members on a variety" of topics, including car buying, the energy situation, automobile legislation, public transportation, driving safety and vacation plans. Seventy-two percent of the respondents to the Motor News survey who said they intended to buy'aT977 car preferred either a full- or intermediate- size vehicle, with 18 to 29 year olds most receptive to smaller cars. Small cars for saving fuel were viewed as tolerable but undesireable by half of the respondents. Sixty-two percent said they favored legislation which would allow continued production of Granada- and Volare- class cars. Sixty-four percent of the 3,000 Jim Zemke, Jack Rathburn, Bill Stanton and other Vermontville American Legionaires cook 650 pounds of sausage for the 1977 Maple Syrup Festival on Good Friday. Continued on page 2 �Mople Volley Newt Nothville. Michigan Wednesday. April 13 Page 2 to the editor... LETTER FROM THE DNR CONCERNING NASHVILLE SEWERS Dear Mr. Frith: Pursuant to our meeting on March 31, 1W7 and per your request I will reiterate the pertinent points stated at that meeting. The State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources through the Water Resources Commission has by law 'Michigan Act 245 and Federal Public Law 92-900), the obligation to protect the waters of the State The enforcement of these laws has been deferred by policy of the Michigan Water Resources Commission as long as a community timely pursues Federal-State grants for water pollution abatement. When a community fails to pursue StateFederal grants in a timely fashion to abate water pollution it is incumbent upon the Department of Natural Resources and the Water Resources Commission to enforce the laws of the State. If the Village of Nashville wishes not to preceed with the grant porgram. the Department of Natural Resources would need to initiate enforcement action to abate pollution. Such action could lead to the State Attorney General filing suit against the Village of Nashville. If bonding for the waste treatment improvement is blocked by the voters of the village other means of financing must be sought. Details of other available financing should be obtained from a financial consultant. It is our hope that the Village of Nashville will take advantage of available Step 2 grant funds and avoid these unpleasant consequences. WATERQUALITY DIVISION Fred E. Cowles Wastewater Engineering Section Story continued from front page col. 3 • Cones • Sundaes • Shakes • Slushes • Malts • Banana Splits All al... K& S Dairy Delite April Hours: Mon. thru Thurs: 3 to 8 Friday: 3 to 8 Sat. and Sun.: 11 to 8 103 North Main St. — NASHVILLE respondents to the Motor News survey said the family automobile would remain its transportation choice even if improved bus transportation was available. Obituaries Leora Moore Mrs. Leora Moore, 91, of Clearwater, Florida died March 31. She was born in Nashville, and moved to Florida in 1959 from Royal Oak. Mrs. Moore is survived by her sister, Mrs. Mabie Allen of West Bloomfield, Michigan; neices and nephews, including Euclid Bouchard ofNashville and Elmer Lowell of Ubley. Magazine and Book DEPARTMENT State Highway Commission to take bids on road construction The State High Commission announces bidding for the construction job on M-66 and M-79 near Nashville. Bids will be taken April 20th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Prudden Auditorium at the Lansing Civic Center. The construction will be 4.1 miles of resurfacing on M-66 from north of Cloverdale Road, north •to Casgrove in Nashville, including paved three-foot shoulders, and resurfacing on the deck of the bridge over Quaker Brook, two miles south of Nashville. The project also includes the resurfacing of 4.5 miles of M-79 from Ainger Road, east to Cochrane Street in Charlotte < omitting the section of road between Wheaton Road to Lincoln Street and the approaches to the GTW Railroad). Action Ads Applications are now being accepted for the 37th Annual Maple Syrup Festival Parade to be held Saturday, April 30th. An application may be received by contracting Steven M. Rathburn, P.O. Box 125, Vermontville, Michigan 49096. (4-6) WANTED GARDENS to plow or roto-till. Also have bushel crates for sale. 852-9750, Nashville. <4­ 19) FOR SALE: Seed potatoes (517) 726-0065 Vermontville. Phone 945-954 for Want-ads! NOTICE Citizens of Vermontville Area Maple Tree Planting is being planned in the Village of Vermontville for the 1st week of May. Wanted people to help transplant trees. Wanted Maple sapplings suitable f for transplanting. People willing to help transplant trees or donate trees should call ........................ 7260569 or 7260148 Including the Top Trowbridge Service 20 Best-Selling Paperback Books and T.V. Guides 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph.726-0569 & Simon Pharmacy h/ FREE CHICK DAY Friday April 15 JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. V * PHONE 852-0845 - NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN - EMERGENCY PHONE 852-9787 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Community events... Buds Dus Square Dance Saturday, April 16 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Kellogg School, Nashville Finger foods and refreshments served. Bud Gillespie caller, Arther Shaw cueing rounds. Guests most welcome. All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. 25 Free Chicks THE NASHVILLE LOAN CLOSET has sick room and convalescent supplies available to those who might need them. Such items as crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, commodes, and others are available. These items may be borrowed, at no charge. We do ask that they be returned in the same good condition as when they were taken out. For further information, contact Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes at 852-1978. With 50 Lb. spanran stones Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PURINA $E85 Chick Startena Farmers Feed Service 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings - Ph. 945-9926 J'S Purina... planning tomorrow with research today. �Maple Valley News, Nashville. Michigan. Wednesday. April 13 - Page 3 Compliance with the Home Mortage Disclosure Act Eaton Federal Savings & Loan Association In compliance with the Home that has has federal federal savings Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975, insurance and which makes we have prepared a mortgage home mortgages or home loan disclosure statement improvement loans. covering all pertinent loans made Loans covered the Loans covered on on or purchased by us from July 1, statement include those 1976 to December 31, 1976. originated by us as well as those Loans on properties located originated by other institutions within this metropolitan area will ^and later purchased by us. be itemized by zip code. Loans on The statement itemizes loans properties located outside this by conventional mortgage loans, metropolitan area will be loans insured or guaranteed by reported on in total. the Federal Housing The statement will be available Administration, Veterans for public inspection during Administration and Farmers normal business hours at Eaton Home Administration, and home Federal Savings & Loan, 204 S. improvement loans. Loans on Bostwick, Charlotte; Eaton multifamily dwellings of more Rapids branch, 307 S. Main St., than four units are reported on Eaton Rapids; or Nashville separately. branch, 109 S. Main St., We can assure you that the Nashville. policy of this institution will The Act requires that mortgage continue to be fair and equitable loan disclosure statements be to home buyers. When funds are prepared by every metropolitan available, loans are granted to area savins and loan association, any qualified buyer of property commercial bank, mutual which is adequate security for a savings bank and credit union loan. having over $10 million in assets Calendar of Events Barry County Cooperative Extension Service April 12 - Private Applicators Pesticide testing, Extension Office, Hastings. The individual must have sent application to Michigan Department of Agriculture for appointed time. April 14 Barry County Registered Holstein Directors, Bill Semrau farm on M-66. North of Nashville, 8 p.m. April 23 4-H Personnel Appearance Fashion Show, 8:00 p.m., Central Auditorium. Public invited. April 22-23 4-H PEER-Plus Weekend, Barry County Community Camp. April 25 - Fair Board, 8 p.m., Sheriff’s Office. April 26 Management for Success. Open to all. Community Building, 7:30 p.m. Call Extension Office for more information. April 30 Environmental Energy Workshop for teachers and 4-H Leaders. Barry County Community Camp Iroquois Trail - 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 9 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office. Castleton - Maple Grove Nashville Fire Board Financial Statement Receipts: Balance on hand March 31,1976 ................. Castleton Township........................................ Maple Grove Township................................... Village of Nashville........................................ Kalamo Township....... ............................... Bellevue Fire Department ....................... Ambulance Service (Share of Insurance)..... Ambulance Service (Share of Withholdings) DNR (Matching Funds)................................... Refunds from Consumers Power Co............ Total Receipts: Leo Stambaughs celebrate 30th There will be an Open House on Saturday, April 16, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. for Leo and Roberta Stambaugh at their residence at 263 W. Fuller, Nashville, in honor of their 30th Wedding Anniversary. It will be hosted by Betty Hartwell and their son Gary Stambaugh. All friends and relatives are cordially invited and most welcome to attend. The Stambaughs were married in Hastings, 1947. They have one son, Gary, of Charlotte and 3 grandchildren. They have lived in Nashville for 29 years. Turn in work sheets for Syrup festival DRIVE 55 CAMPAIGN.-“Drive 55 and Bring ’Em Back Alive!” bumper stickers are being distributed byAutomobile Club of' Michigan to support the campaign to end "point-free” speeding violations that encourage drivers to break the law. “The 55 mile-per-hour speed limit is the most productive traffice safety step taken in modern times and should be enforced,” said Auto Club General Manager James G. Moffat. One of Auto Club's “Drive 55” bright yellow bumper stickers is displayed here by Sgt. William J. Carlson of the Detroit Plaza State Police Post. Larger bumper stickers bearing the Kiwanis seal are being distributed by the Kiwanis Clubs of Michigan as a joint project with Auto Club. (Photo Supplied) Band Boosters Work Sheets for Syrup Festival were sent home with students March 25th and were to be returned by April 1st If you did not receive one. PLEASE call these numbers for time to work: Dolores Knoll - 852-9758 Charlotte Cowell - (726) 0356 Razor’s Edge... The Professional Shop Complete hair care services for both sexes. Comple • Styling • Permanents • Frosting • Coloring • Highlighting Redken Professional Hair Care Products TUESDAY thru SATURDAY Located: Above Birke’s Shoe Store »h: 948 8767 Head and Shoulders Above the Rest .3598.55 500.00 4500.00 4500.00 1000.00 100.00 296.51 .368.08 ..351.65 ... 77.40 Our savings certificates earn the highest interest rates the law allows! AND the interest is GUARANTEED when held to maturity! $19,292.19 .25% Disbursements: Heat and Light................................................ Water Bills .................................... Telephone Bills ...'........................................ Gas, Oil, Antifreeze, Batteries................... Operating Supplies & Repairs....... ......... Licenses, Box rents etc................................. Insurance ............... Printing............................................................. Annual Dues.................................................. Convention Expense...................................... Firemen Officer’s Wages.............................. Fire Board Officers’ Wages........................... Firemens' Wages on Runs ....... ,............. Bookkeeping Expense.................................. Social Security Charges............. .............. Federal Withholding Tax.............................. State Withholding Tax ................................ Office Supplies.............................................. Fire Chief’s Expense Allowance (Fire Investigations & Meetings).............. Schooling fpr Firemen.................................. Castleton Township (Refund from DNR)..... Maple Grove Township (Refund from DNR Disbursed for Ambulance W.H. and S.S. .. Total Disbursements: .2296.80 .105.86 1306.91 529.72 .792.58 ... 44.86 2615.70 21.50 ...60.00 ..125.00 .997.82 ...197.50 3872.33 ..322.36 802.17 .107.20 .313.02 32.89 .295.50 .45.50 234.44 117.21 8.08 lour year certificate. S2.500 00 minimum, is mpounded quarterly, resulting in an effective Interest on a passbook account, with earnings from date of deposit to date of withdrawal, paid and com pounded quarterly, resulting in an effective annual 7.19% 5.35% 6 .00% Interest on a one-year Certificate. SI .000.00 minimum is paid and compounded quarterly, resulting in an effect ive annual yield of............... ................... ur yeji certificate. S5.000 00 minimum, 6.14% ol .50% Interest on a twoy two-year certificate. SI.000 00 minimum, is paid and compo compounded quarterly, resulting in an effect ive annual yield of 66^ year Certificate. S5.000.00 minimum is annual yield ol 8.06% Federal regulations do require a substantial penalty for early withdrawals from certificate savings accounts, but you can withdraw interest earned at any time without penalty. Eaton Federal $15,604.95 Balance on hand March 31,1977 $ 3,687.95 and Loan Association $19,292.19 THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Geneva Brumm, Treasurer Castleton Twp. Restricted Fire Fund HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICH. - Phone 543-3880 Nashville, Mich. - Phone 852-1830 - Eaton Rapids, Mich. ■ Phone 663-1551 �FZopie Valley News, NoshvHie Mirh.gon Wednesday. April 13 - Page4 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger What a glorious Easter weekend the weatherman gave us Hope it brought joys, peace and cheer to all our readers Mrs. Elsie Offley returned last Monday from her winter's stay in Florida. Mr. Doug Rodriguez spent a couple days with his brother Randy at W MU Mr and Mrs Stan Graham are happy to have moved into their new home on Bismark Highway last week Praise should be given to Allen Hapeman. 6th grade student at Maplewood, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Lordson on Shaytown Road for the Boy Scout project he has undertaken for his community improvement award He is spending hours working at cleaning up the Hayner Cemetery on Shaytown Rd to become a Star Scout A disasterous fire Thursday PM destroyed the large barn on the Carroll Benedict farm The loss included a combine, two tractors, and a load of seed corn. A unique Maundy service was observed Thursday evening at the Methodist Church with the Congregational and Gresham OPES LETTER Anyone who has experienced a death in the family realizes the deep shock and grief it brings to the loved ones t and how difficult it is for them to think in terms of food or accommo­ dations for visiting relatives and friends. This is the time of great need for neighbors and friends to share the burdens of the bereaved family. FUNERAL HOMES Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 churches as guests. The meal was patterned after what was believed were foods used at the time of the Lord's supper. Mrs. Salisbury deserves credit for the work of preparing all of the meal which included cabbage rolls, lentils, barley and kidney beans, different breads, nuts, fruit, juices tea and coffee as modern day beverages. Mr. and Mrs. Art Sheteuhelm entertained a large family group on Easter Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Les Harrison and Mr. Charles Hansen from Elkgrove, Illinois and Mr. Dale Walters from Lansing spent the weekend with Mrs. Leta Nagle. On Sunday for a family potluck were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bartholomew from Mecosta, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Haines, Mark, John and Pete from Hastings, Mr. Jerry Nagle, Kim, Tracy and Wendy Jo from Kinsel Highway. Mrs. Nagle had to work at the Barry Co. Medical Care Facility. On Friday P.M. Mrs. Marjorie Fritz and Mrs. Dorothy Porter from Grand Ledge took Mrs. Leta Nagle to Riverside Manor Nursing Home in Battle Creek to visit Mrs. Nagle’s sister Mrs. Ruby Hammond and Mrs. Fritz’s mother. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goodenough entertained the following for Easter, Mr. and Mrs. William Swiger and daughters from Charlotte, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Goodenough and family from Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kruger and family from Woodland. Mrs. Dorothy Greenman from Fulton spent Easter with her sister Mrs. Jean Graham. Dates to remember: April 13-Historical officers meeting at Ava Kroger’s -7:00 P.M. April 17-Robbins United Methodist Choir will present an Easter Cantata in the Engagement announced Vermontville News Continued Mr. and Mrs. William Kjergaard of Nashville announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan Jean, to Dennis Craig Stiffler the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Stiffler of Mulliken. Susan is a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley and is currently attending the Joan Jewett Career School of Lansing. Dennis is a 1973 graduate, also of Maple Valley, and is employed with the B.C. Schuemann Company of Battle Creek. No wedding date has been set. Vermontville Methodist Church 8:00 P.M. Everyone is urged to attend. April 18-Senior Girls Tea at Maple Valley H.S. at 8:00 P.M. Vermontville Woman’s Club in charge of program. All Senior girls and mothers invited. April 24-Methodist parish family dinner at the Gresham church at 12:30 P.M. Meat and rolls furnished. Mrs. Firster has tickets for two base ball games: June 26-Double header with Cleveland. Aug. 9­ 5:30 game with Milwaukee. Mr. Robert Childs of Lake FOR SALE: 1972 Caboose travel Odessa, former superintendent of trailer, 26 ft., fully self contained, shower and and tub, tub, air air compressor, compressor, schools has been released from shower Pennock Hospital after a week’s tandem axle, gas and electric stay. . refrigerator, stove, oven and so Mr; and Mrs. Lynn Satterlee forth. Never been used. Excellent took Mrs. Ether Satterlee and condition, $3750. 714 Kellogg Rd., Mrs. Flora Satterlee of Charlotte Nashville. Ph. 517-852-9575. (4-19) to the Pour House for Easter LOST: Male tiger and white cat, dinner. Mr. and Mrs. George Firster black back and sides with odd and Mrs. Mina Barnes had brown markings. Feet and tip of Easter dinner at the Clock in tail white. Reward. Ph. 517-852­ 9306. Have you information? Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Knoll and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Knolll WANTED BABYSITTING in and family, Mr. and Mrs licensed home. Thornapple Lake Demsey and Mrs. Fern Surine.Rd. Area. Phone (517) 852-1738. ; had Easter dinner with Mr. and (4-12) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Mrs. Talbert Curtis. by Mrs. Bernice Curtis spent the Approved Michigan Easter week and with her son and Department of Health. Call wife in Eaton Rapids, Mr. and MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Mrs. Donald Gayton. Phone 543-0173; (tfn) Action Ads ARGAINS BED QUILTED PILLOW 2 COVERS PILLOWS 21 x 27 Poly Fiberfill with floral and stripe ticking. bed pillows.decor- taffetas, blends.etc. THROW RUGS 24" x 48" Mohawk Kitchen Rug. Carpet wrap thread reversible. VINYL RUNNERS 27"x6' Carpet Protectors with vinyl guard for heavy traffic areas of home stores, office, etc. EACH ROLL Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 • ITS SPRING... Check out your Lown & Garden Needs with us. • • • • • FERTILIZER AT SAVINGS WEEDKILLERS- SPRAYS INSECTICIDES • DUSTS SPRAYERS & SPREADERS LAWN SEED MIXES FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. RAILROAD HASTINGS PHONE 945-9926 JWWPPURINA CUHROIWNS A I!&WK CHOWS I �Maple Valley News. Nashville. Michigan. Wednesday. April 13 - Page 5 News from Vermontville Public Library NEW DAIRY DELIGHT TO OPEN SOON AT SOUTH END FOOD & BEVERAGE Roger and Diane Gardner of South End Food and Beverage have purchased the Dairy Delight operation from Bill and sonya Kjergaard of Makers IGA. They are now expanding and remodeling the store and hope to open the new business in early May. South End Food and Beverage and the new Dairy Delight are located at 637 S. Main. (Maple Valley News Photo) PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. B52-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5T7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan Local TB & Emphysema Assn, of Eaton County Mrs. Laurel Pray, Chairman of the Local TB & Emphysema Association of Eaton County, announced that the Free screening chest x-ray unit is Hayes-Green Hospital of Charlotte to discuss expansion program The Board of Trustees of the Michigan Mid-South Health Systems Agency (MMSHSA) will hold its monthly meeting on April 13, 1977 at 6:15 p.m. at the MMSHSA offices, 411 North Cedar Road, Mason, MI. Major items on the agenda will include the review of expansion and modernization of X-ray facilities at Hayes-Green-Beach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte; review of the purchase of chemistry analyzer equipment by Addison Community Hospital in Addison, and review of the End-Stage Renal Disease Program for Medicare approval at E. W. Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The public is welcome to attend and make comments. again in Charlotte next week, April 11th through April 16 th from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m. at the same place as last year - Triad TV, 117 S. cochran Street, Charlotte, Michigan. She also stated that the Local Association thanks all those who contributed to help make this service possible, and she added her thanks to Mr. Wright, owner of Triad TV, for the use of the room, heat and power that are furnished for the week. The screening chest x-ray will show TB, Lung cancer or Tumors, Enlarged heart and Emphysema if far enough advanced. “So now is the time to get that checkup,” she said. Two from Nashville on WMU Dean's list Mark Lee Jarvie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jarvie of 1954; and Thomas Myers, son of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Myers of 224 Washington; were among nearly 1,700 Western Michigan University students included on the dean’s list for the fall semester. To be eligible a student must have compiled a 3.5 grade point average in a minimum of 14 credit hours. p^o^sion NANCY AaIINnSWORTH r EVENINGS BYW Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri, — 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.r APPOINTMENT LAURIE HALE ONLY . Thursday & Friday — 9 a.m. - to 5 p.m. BARB BYINGTON Monday & Tuesday — 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CLOSED WED &SAT. Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0330 wSIkl ELECTRICAL WIRING - house, farm, licensed, insured. Dave Boomer Electirc, 852-9209 Nashville, tfn Need a Carpenter or Contractor­ roofing, gutters- Langham Remodeling. Ph. (517) 852-9300 (4-26) The ALL-TOGETHER Team 1/ GRANNY BRAND: HER STORY by Dorothy Clarke Wilson DUCHESS by Josephine Edgar MAN-EATER by Ted Willis MY FRIENDS GEORGE AND TOM by Jane Duncan SLIPPERDOWN CHANT by Jennifer Rigg THE BLACK DEATH by Gwyneth Cravens LEGAL RELATIONS by Laura Chapman ^4* FOOD VALUES! Action-Ads Motorcycle Insurance See or Call/. Our sincere thanks are extended to the friends of Archie Martin who have made a memorial gift to the library. News of where this gift will be used will be forthcoming at a later date. The third group of ten records have been received from the Rockefeller foundation. There will be a total of 100 records in all - an anthology of the United States in music. These records will provide endless pleasure to library patrons for many years to come. The book ROOTS by Alex Haley has been donated to the library by Nellie Benedict in memory of Richard and Phyllis Wright. After the record breaking television program, we expect this book will be well used. Thanks, Nellie. Other new books at the library are: CATALOGUE OF THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR COINS by Fred Reinfeld and Burton Hobson DEATH AT CHAPPAQUIDDICK by Richard Tedrow SUPER SPECIAL! WHOLE gdMILK J$J49 ■Gal- . BUTTERNUT BUTTERNUT (Blue Seal) (Blue Seal) HAMBURG & HOT DOG BUHS 3/*1 PACK OPEN: 8:30 to11 =00 — Monday thru Saturday Sunday — 11:00 to 11:00 Norma Shance Stan Trumble Mary Trumble ^Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 We Now Have the Lansing State Journal Swd (7 D°ys a wk.) FojJ Bevera8e 637 South Main Street, Nashville • Phone 852-9833 �Mople Valley Newt, Mwhvilia. Michigon. Wodnetdoy. April 13 - Poge 6 Ph. 945-9554for Action-Ads Attentions Dog Owners P€€RL€SS KJ PCT FOODS 16% DOG RATION 20% DOG RATION 24% CRUNCHY MIX 50 lb. >6.60 50 lb. 7.00 56 lb. 8.25 Purina Dog Chows DOG CHOW 50 lb. ’10.75 FIELD N FARM 50 lb. 8.25 PUPPY CHOWS *0 lb. 10.25 HI PROTEIN DOG MEAL 50 lb. 10.75 CHUCKWAGON *0 lb. 9.50 — PLUS OTHERS— CAT CHOW 10 lb. *3.95 CAT CHOW 20 lb. 7.00 MEOW MIX 7 lb. 3.20 FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. RAILROAD HASTINGS 945-9926 WOW PURINA IIi PCHOWS CUHROIWNS A Help for last-minute tax filers! About one million Michigan taxpayers will be filing their federal income tax returns in the final two weeks of the filing season, according to R. L. Plate, IRS district director. IRS office personnel and telephone assistors stand ready to help the eleventh hour filers, according to Plate. But, he added, “the time to get started on the job is now!” As of Friday, April 1, the IRS Service Center in Cincinnati had received almost 2.4 million Forms 1040 and 1040A from early bird filers in Michigan, about par for the date, IRS says. At the final count, individual returns from state residents will number about 3,4000,000, according to Plate. Early filings are typically those who expect to have a refund coming. And this year, according to IRS figures, tax refunds are being issued at a record dollar level. Refunds to Michigan taxpayers so far this year have almost reached the $1 billion mark, says Plate. Those still seeking help will find it available by phone or at the nearest IRS office. IRS telephone service is free of toll charges from any point in the state. There is also no charge for in-person help at any IRS office. The IRS assistance schedule is: Toll-Free Telephone Help Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. 5:15 p.m. can be reached at Grand Rapids, 774-8300; Lansing, 394-1550; Elsewhere in area codes 517, 616, and 906, call 800-482-0670. The In-Person Assistance Location is Lansing Post Office Building, Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 4:30. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HOURS OF SERVICE: Adrian Mall, Saturday, April 9 10:00 - 3:00; Alpena, Federal Building, Mondays 8:00 - 4:30; Lawn & garden guide for April In 1976, April gave Michigan unseasonably warm temperatures followed by a devastating freeze. Michigan State University horticulturists can’t guarantee that it won’t happen again, but they’re assuming it .won’t as they offer these tips on timely lawn and garden activities for April: - Early in the month indoors, sow the seed of fast growing annuals like cosmos, marigold and calendula for transplanting outdoors next month. - Save Easter lilies for planting outdoors if you intend to force them next year. - Begin weekly plantings of gladioli in late April. Weekly plantings through June 15 will give you a continuous supply of cut flowers all summer. - Prepare outdoor beds for annuals. Spade or till to work in peat moss, sand and fertilizer. - Outdoors in late April, seed sweet alyssum, larkspur, annual chrysanthemums and cornflowers. - Fertilize perennial flowers. - Begin a regular spray program for fruit trees as soon as growth resumes. - Plant lilly bulbs, dormant roses, trees, shrubs and fruit trees. - Remove half the mulch from roses, strawberries, bulbs and perennials. The rest can come off in late April or early May. - Fertilize blackberries, raspberries, currants and gooseberries. Do not fertilize strawberries now - wait until after they have flowered and borne fruit. - Apply weed control sprays in raspberries. - Work the garden soil as soon as it’s dry enough. Add fertilizer and lime, if necessary, following the recommendations of a soil test - In early April, plant parsley seed, onion seeds and sets, leaf lettuce, carrots, cauliflower, chard, kohlrabi, raspberries, strawberries, grapes, rhubarb, asparagus, early potatoes, radishes, spinach, beets, turnips, salsify and parsnips. Later in the month after the soil has warmed up - plant sweet corn, SNAPPER FAST. TWO WAYS 5 forward speeds • Large capacity bag & reverse. mounted between handles. Sealed chain & gear • Vacuum action. transmission. • Push type, 18 Floating cutter and 21 "cuts. suspension.• Self-propelled, • 26"or 30"cuts. 21"cut. Optional electric • 6 forward speeds. starter. • Perfect balance. 5 HP, 8 HP • Rear-wheel or 10 HP. drive. G&W Sales beans and peas. - Seed tomatoes, melons and other tender garden crops indoors late in April to transplant outdoors after the danger of frost is past - Prune deciduous trees and shrubs that flower after June 30. Do not prune spring flowering shrubs now - that would remove the flower buds and prevent blooming. - Inspect trees and shrubs for scale insects and bagworms. Handpick and destroy bagworms. Each little bag contains hundreds of eggs that will hatch around June 1. Spray trees and shrubs with scale with a dormant oil spray when temperatures are above 45 degrees F. - Check spruce trees for brownish swellings at the tips of the branches. These indicate spruce gall aphids are present Spray the tree now with lindane or liquid lime sulfur, or wait until late June to prune off this year’s crop of aphid galls. - Rake or dethatch your lawn if it has one-half inch or more of thatch. An early mowing to one inch will remove old, dry grass blades to make way for new growth. - Do not fertilize lawns now. Research has shown that early spring fertilizing increases some lawn disease problems. Wait until June to apply nitrogen at one-half pound per 1,000 square feet. -- Begin regular mowing when the grass turns green and starts growing again. - Apply a pre-emergence herbicide for crabgrass control in lawn areas. - Get motorized lawn and garden equipment in shape for the growing season. This article was furnished by the Uprry County Cooperative Extension Service. Wfe’re counting on you. All Snapper mowers meet A.N.S.1. safety specifications. LAKE ODESSA, Ann Arbor, 2548 Packard Road, Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30; Battle Creek Federal Center, Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30; Bay City Hampton Square Mall, Monday - Friday 10:00 - 6:30; Benton Harbor Federal Building, Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30; Cadillac, 421 South Mitchell, Mondays 8:00 - 4:30; Escanaba, 2727 N. Lincoln road, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 8:00 - 4:30; Flint, 600 Church Street, Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30; Grand Rapids Federal Building, Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30; Grand Rapids, Woodland Mall, 28th & E. Beltline, Saturday, April 9 9:30 - 6:00; Houghton Community Building, Mondays 8:00 - 4:30; Ironwood U.S. Post Office, Thursday, April 7 8:00 4:30; Jackson 524 N. Jackson, Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30; Kalamazoo Federal Building, Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30. HOURS: Mon, - Friday 7:30 to 5:30 / Saturday 7:30 til 4 P.M. MICHIGAN...PHONE 374-8835 Red Cross. The Good Neighbor. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, April 13 - Page 7 DEBLER IMPLEMENT SALES Massey-Ferguson, Kewanee, Brillon & Heath TONY'S PIZZA Tony Zonnello-Owner Hey! Pizza lovers! If you haven't tried pizza from TONY'S PIZZA, then you just don't know what you're missing in taste and mouth-watering goodness! Located at 634 W. lawrence in Charlotte, phone 543-5721, this fine shop uses only their specially prepared dough to make their crust and the suace is ladled on extra thick. The pizza is piled high with imported and domestic cheese and topped with your choice of scrumptious ingredients. Why don t you drop in this evening for an outstanding pizza and your favorite beverage? Eat your pizza in the comfort of their dining room or call ahead and pick up the pizza of your choice to go. Mushrooms, peppers, beef, ham, pepperoni, sausage, cheese and rriany other delicious varieties are featured and you can "custom design" yOur pizza to your particular taste. The writers of this 1977 Review suggest that you try pizza from TONY'S PIZZA... you'll never settle for less again! THE CLOCK RESTAURANT David Valade-Owner "Open 24 Hours a Day" Located at 504 Lansing Road in Charlotte, phone 543-7070, THE CLOCK RESTAURANT is well known as one of the best places in town for just plain good eating! This fine 24-hour restaurant's excellent food and courteous employees are the reasons behind its extensive repeat patronage from people throughout the area. Here the customer is something very special and the personnel at this fine restaurant go out of their way to make you feel at home. Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner that you want, they always have something on their extensive menu that will appeal to your palate. Drop in today for coffee, a snack, or a meal and see what we mean! Rather eat at home? This fine restaurant features orders of all types to take out. Just phone ahead and your food will be waiting when you arrive. The number to call is 543­ 7070, 24 hours a day. Bring the whole family to this outstanding family restaurant. You'll like the great food, the modest prices and the fabulous service. As the authors of this 1977 Review, we heartily recommend this quality-conscious establishment to all of our readers. If you engage in the business of raising crops, you know how much the right equipment can mean in terms of profit. DEBLER IMPLEMENT SALES located on Highway M-43 in Mulliken, phone 649-8521, has the right equipment and they're ready to make you a deal of a lifetime on that new tractor, combine or implement that you need. They feature some of the most respected names in the agricultural business including the famous Massey-Ferguson, Kewanee, Brillion and Heath lines. They can also repair all equipment, no matter what make or type, contact them for their professional services. Featuring a great selection of high performance machinery for the modern agriculturist, this reputable dealer has been winning friends throughout this area for their fair dealings and top quality equipment. Whether it's a tractor, conveyor, implement, baler, rake, plow, tiller or custom picker from Massey-Ferguson, Kewanee and Brillion or Heath bean equipment from planting to harvesting, you'll always find what you need at this dealer! They feature new and used farm and industrial machinery and prices are always great. The editors of this 1977 Review suggest that you make plans now to increase your production and your profit with new farm equipment from DEBLER IMPLEMENT SALES. SPIKE’S LAWN & GARDEN CENTER Walter "Spike" Hoenig-Owner Your complete lawn and garden headquarters for the Charlotte area is located at 1495 Lansing Road in Charlotte, phone 543-2480, and they carry just about EVERYTHING! If you haven't guessed by now, we're talking about SPIKE'S LAWN & GARDEN CENTER! Known as the gardener's best friend, this fine shop features one of the area's finest selections of hardy plants, shrubs and all types of beautiful and decorative nursery stock. As you browse through their many bargains, you'll see both hand and power tools, fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and many other types of specialty chemicals designed for optimum plant growth and health. SPIKE'S LAWN & GARDEN CENTER is also your complete supply and you can find a garden full of goodness just waiting to be planted! This full line garden supplier carries many useful and decorative items for the lawn, patio and garden, too! They have planters, umbrellas and a host of other things that will make your lawn an enjoyable showplace. The writers of this 1977 Review suggest that all area residents visit this complete lawn and garden center. GERALD D. HARRIS & SONS INC. JAY LEA BUILDER GALE BRIGGS INC. If you \ have been contemplating moving into a home which will be the envy of your • friends and neighbors, then you should call JAY LEA BUILDER at 543­ 2772 and find out about the many distinctive designs this innovative builder has to offer. These experts will design (or construct to your design) that residence which differs from ordinary houses in it's beauty and living comfort. As the region's specialists in homes which reflect the individuality of their owners, Mr. Lea is always careful to select good sub-contractors. Once Mr. Lea has contracted to build your home, they carefully oversee every facet of construction from the laying of the footings to the final brick in the chimney. They also specialize in pole buildings, additions, concrete work and garages. Located at Rt. 3, Purkey Road, this professional builder doesn't build hundreds of homes each year due to the painstaking care they take on every job they contract. The contractor who builds the most homes isn't necessarily the one who builds the finest ones! We, the editors of this 1977 Review suggest that you contact JAY LEA BUILDER for the finest in homes, garages, concrete work, additions and pole barns. Experienced construction men have come to rely on GALE BRIGGS INC. for all of their needs when it comes to ready mix concrete, sand and gravel, and fill dirt. This is one firm which isn't content just to offer the best selection...they SPECIALIZE in service! Located at 311 State in Charlotte, phone 543-1320, this outstanding community member knows that your job cannot be held up because of delays. They They endeavor, therefore, to keep an exact schedule toto suit the convenience of their customers. They specialize in ready mix concrete and have SEVEN radio dispatched trucks available so that you can get that project finished efficiently. Whether you're pourihg one yard or a large slab, this is the place to call! Since they carry so many products, washed sand and gravel, road gravel, top soil, fill dirt, and septic tank drain materials, and much more, this reliable firm usually has just the right products for the job! If you're a homeowner, call the "fast service" ready mix concrete and sand and gravel company: GALE BRIGGS INC. The writers of this 1977 Review think you'll get the kind of service and quality products that you've been looking for! H.S.V. RE ADI-MIX, INCORPORATED H.S.V. REDI-MIX, INC. in Lake Odessa, conveniently located at 7774 Clark Rd., phone (616) 374-8631, offers your prompt and dependable service in ready-mixed concrete of the highest quality. Darrell Slater, Al Hoskins and Joe Vroman combine for nearly a quarter century experience in readymixed concrete. With a fleet of radio­ dispatched trucks, they stand ready to serve you with fast delivery to your construction site. Whether you're pouring one yard or a large slab, this is the t place to call. The concrete used is always mixed to perfect~proportions and, with the additional transit mixing that they feature, pours smooth and easy and sets hard. No wonder leading contractors recommend H.S.V. REDI-MIX, INC. No business review of the trade leaders of this community would be complete without prominent mention of this outstanding firm, and we, the compilers of this 1977 Review, give them our unconditional recommendation. over 3,200 area homes with a 'want-ad' in the Maple Valley News. Turn those unwanted, unused items in to Cash. Phone Today! Call 945-9554 and place your want-ads, news items, and display advertising, house to house in Valley . Reach Gerald D. Harris - Owner. If you're planning to have any excavating work done, call the GERALD D. HARRIS & SONS INC. located at 2600 Lansing Rd. in Charlotte, phone 543­ 0211. This is one outfit that has the latest equipment to turn out an excellent job...no matter how big or how small. This capable firm is noted for their ’"square deal" business policies. The prices are right and their fast, efficient service is guaranteed to please. Serving the urban areas as well as the agriculturists, this outstanding company has had "tons". of dirt moving experience. Whether you're in need of an access road, a basement dug or anything requiring precise excavation...Call the professionals today. As the writers of this 1977 Review we think that you'll like the service and the quality of work you always get from the GERALD D. HARRIS & SONS INC. NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & Auxiliary FISH & CHICKEN FRY FRIDAY, APRIL 15 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Adults—*3.00 Children— 1.50 - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - NOTICE Vermontville Village and Township, Sunfield Township Residents Annual ‘Clean-Up Days’ April 16,17,18,1977 Sat. Sun, and Monday Landfill will be open these days, Bagged trash will be picked up Monday within the Vermont­ ville Village. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) Volume 103 No. 49 — Wednesday April 20,1977 Maple Valley Board sets June election date At the regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, April 11, the board members approved a resolution scheduling the annual school election for Monday, June 13, 1977. At this election the registered electors will be electing two members to the board of education for four year terms. It is also being planned to have a millage proposal on the ballot at the June election. The amount of millage to be voted upon would have to be set at the May regular board meeting scheduled for May 9. The terms of President Wallace Graham and trustee Jerry Brumm expire June 30. Neither incumbent filed a nominating petition as a candidate for re­ election to the board of education. Nominating petitions had to be filed by 4:00 p.m., April 111, enabling the candidate to have his or her name on the ballot at the June election. Petitions were filed by Richard Kohfeldt, Robert Dormer. Celester Fox, Elizabeth M. Rathburn, George Hubka, L. A group of parents were Wayne Cogswell, and Charles present at the meeting and Brand prior to the April 11th expressed concern about various deadline which is set by the State areas of school operation which would mainly be related to of Michigan. The board members appointed general discipline including the board members Arlene DeCamp handling of incidents related to and Wallace Graham to present smoking in the building. Concern the diplomas at the graduation was also expressed regarding the building trades program and the activities scheduled for Sunday, advisability for more bidding on June 5. A letter of resignation was supplies purchased for this accepted from Mike Booher as program. Concern was expressed ninth grade basketball coach. The board members also accepted a letter of resignation from Mrs. Judith Johnson stating that she would not be returning to her teaching position at the Fuller St. Elementary school next year. She has been on a By Randy Northover maternity leave of absence this school year. “Drugs and drug related The board members accepted a crimes are possibly the. most letter of resignation because of serious problems we deal with in retirement from Ralph Wells our country today,” said Jack effective June 30, 1977. Ralph has Schoder, an undercover narcotics served as a custodian in the officer of the Region 3 Crime school system for the past Unit, at the Nashville Chamber of twenty-eight years. Commerce Wednesday night. Looking as if he had just stepped off the set of a “Police Story” episode with his shaggy, shoulder length hair, Fu Manchu mustache, tinted glasses, “mod” clothes, and street lingo and mannerisms, he informed the chamber about his work and the drug problem in the area. Schoder has been a police officer for seven years, in narcotics for five years, three as an undercover officer. His father was a policeman for 33 years. Barry County Sheriff David Wood, and Ken Blue, director of the Region 3 Crime Unit were also special guests at the chamber meeting. “The most serious problem we deal with is heroin,” said Schoder. It’s so physically addicting, the body has to have it. Junkies will do anything to get it. One of the heroin addicts in Battle Creek went to his girlfriend’s mother’s house, and bound, gagged, and robbed the mother. “If the addict goes without it for say, maybe a day, they withdraw and get physically sick. I’ve seen many ruin their lives because of heroin.” Schoder said heroin sales are above 34 of the top 50 companies in the country, making a $10 billion profit annually. He said if a heroin pusher has a good connection he can buy one ounce of 20 percent heroin for about $1500, mix it with lactos, junk sugar, other ingredients and make two ounces of 10 percent heroin. They sell one gram for $90 to $100 and can make $5600 on a $1500 purchase. “The pushers give the prospective users special deals on the heroin at first,” said Main Street in downtown Vermontville has new sidewalks Schoder. “Then they jack-up the on both sides of the street in time for the annual Maple prices when they’re hooked. Syrup Festival. The work began April 1 and was completed “Heroin is used two ways, last week. snorting or ‘tooting’, (inhaling Albert Ainsworth and Harold Thompson were hired to tear through the nose) or mainlining out the old sidewalks and Lafayette-Williams Company laid (injecting into the blood the new cement. (Maple Valley News Photo) stream).” Schoder said he would “blow his cover” before using any Vermontville gets “face-lift” in time for Syrup Festival regarding the cost of the construction of the school administration building which was the first building constructed by the building trades class. There was concern expressed relative to the need to spend more time on the basics in the elementary grades. General concern was expressed relative to the cost of operating the athletic program and where the gate receipts are spent. General fund bills in the amount of $31,249.80 were approved for payment. The March 25th. payroll in the amount of $70,442.66 and the April 7th. payroll in the amount of $66,839.98 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll account. The May 1st. payment of principal and interest in the amount of $60,756.28 from the debt retirement account was approved. Area drug problems discussed at Nashville Chamber meeting drugs, and acts more as a dealer Counties. than a user. He also said he would “Our unit has a 95 percent not drink anything the dealers conviction rate,” said Schoder. served him unless it was “We have had 1574 felony unopened. investigations and have issued “They’ve been known to serve 878 warrants. In Barry County, 175 felony ‘electric wine’, where they shake we have had up LSD in the bottle, and other investigations and issued 116 warrants for dealing drugs since drug induced beverages. “Some say that drugs are a July 1975. “Dealers misrepresent the victimless crime, but 60 percent of the robberies and 50 percent of drugs they’re sellin 90 percent of the burglaries are attributed to the time. It’s common’ for them to heroin, not to mention all the sell PCP (animal tranquilizers), lives that are ruined by using as some other kind of drug. Lots of kids don’t even know what various drugs.” The Region 3 Crime Unit they’re popping, and they don’t operates in Kalamazoo, Calhoun, seem to care. This really bothers Barry, Branch, and St. Joseph Continued on page 4 Nashville Council votes to pursue government grants and sewage treatment site The Nashville Village Council voted to proceed with the step 2 and 3 grants for the sewage treatment plant and extentions. The council restricted itself to doing only the grant eligible portions of the project. The council had a three week period to accept or reject the step 2 grant offer. If delayed, the village may have been closed out for step 3 grant eligiblity. Nashville is currently 199th out of over 600 on the grant priority list Fred Timmer, engineering consultant from Williams and Works Inc., said he feels the village has wasted too much time for it to reach the Sept. 30 deadline to receive step 3 grants The council decided to obtain the option on the prospective land, the condemnation of the site, or look for an alternate site for the treatment facility. The council had wished abide by the vote of the people, but since the latest communications with the.Michigan Department of Natural Resources felt they had no choice but to proceed with the grants. The council’s criteria was that now 80 percent of the project would now be paid for with grand funding and if they wait they (the village) would have to pay much more for the project. Jamboree for Eaton County for the treatment site in the tornado victims in Charlotte current fiscal year unless There will be a Jamboree at the extends the congress exens e program. Charlotte aro e Fairgrounds argroun s April pr 22 , He said there are no a'ssurances 23, and 24, for the tornado victims that the village will get the of Eatcjj County. The hours are 9 " X.m. on Sunday,, the prospective property at. this point a.m m 9-1 on the 22nd and and a Health Department permit 24th, must be issued for the site before 23rd. There . nlenty of games step 3 grants can even be applied ’’Wen anu drawings for for -vt vt dogs, dogs, sloppy sloppy joes, joes, To date, the council has not tveryL: nks will be on sale, as obtained the option for the Jmdsoft prospective site, which Timmer ' well ax .<fked goods. There will said they should have by now. be a <ice all three nights. Tro jamboree is sponsored by Timmer added that Nashville is probably in a good position to the CBers, 11 meter coax, the get step 3 grants for the next Five Point Church, and the Olivet fiscal year. Ladies Auxiliary. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday April 20. W// - Page 2 Vermontville News . . New books at Putnam Library young boy and a great old house. RAILROADS by Charlton Ogburn. A well illustrated history of American railroads published by National Geographic. VOICES IN AN EMPTY HOUSE by Joan Aiken. A novel. OLD CHICAGO HOUSES by John Drury. Stately landmarks and their stories. THE SHAWNEEN AND GANDER by Richard Bennett. A child’s story, set in Ireland. AMERICA’S SEWING BOOK by Sandra Ley. Presented to Putnam Library in memory of Ethel Mapes by members of the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club. LEARN ART IN ONE YEAR by Robert Girard. Fifty-two lessons for the non-artist WOMEN ARE MY FAVORITE PEOPLE by Art Linkletter. THE WITCH FROM THE SEA by Philippa Carr. A gothic novel. IF NOTHIN’ DON’T HAPPEN by David M. Newell. An oldtimey sampler of Florida cracker KALAMAZOO: NINETEENTH-CENTURY HOMES by Peter Schmitt and Balthazar Korab. A history of Kalamazoo through it’s beautiful nineteenth century homes. A THREE-WAY AFFAIR by Carolyn Westergren. A novel of love and honor facing the test of investigations following the disappearance of one of the three. Presented to Putnam Library by Sue Hinckley, cousin of the author. CULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL IMPORTANCE OF EARTH WORMS by Robert C. Ball and L.L. Curry. A bulletin from Cooperative Extension Service. THE DARK BENEATH THE PINES by Anne Eliot. A gothic suspense novel. POEMS FOR MICHIGAN 1976 edited by Gerald L. Hall and Jeremy W. Kilar. A CERTAIN SUMMER by Tom Clarkson. A nostaligic story of a News of our servicemen HUKUBO Our Price... coujoERy*2195 coujoERy and ’2595 DELUXE 75---- (©Simon Pharmacy fir Vj* JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. PHONE 852-0845 . NASHVILLE, MICH. EMERGENCY PHONE 852-9787 8 Time to PLANT| BURPEE SEEDS 1 See our Vegetable and i Flower Assortment! BURPEE SEEDS p GROW!!! | . Peat Pots (Set of 8) 3 Jiffy Strips 69e| $ J98 g1 (Peat Seed Starters —36 Capacity) 20 st ste.eil e.eil Kirch Gons, Germany-Army Private Robert L. Nash, 17, son of Mrs. Betty J. Nash, 9840 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, recently was assigned to the 3rd Armored Division in Kirch Gons, Germany. He is an equipment handler in Headquarters Company of the division’s 1st Brigade. He entered the Army in September 1976. His father, Karl M. Nash, lives at 13750 N. Wheaton Road, Grand Ledge, Mich. Army Ft. Benning, Ga. Private David B. Powell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne K. Powell, 9117 Mount Hope, Vermontville, Mich., recently was assigned to Company C of the 43rd Engineer Battailion at Ft. Benning, Ga. The private, a carpenter with the company, entered the Army in October 1976. Pvt. Powell is a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School in Vermontville, Mich. by Mrs. Ava Kroger Rev. Salisbury’s Kiwanis friends are being treated to pancakes, Mrs. Bob McClure and Mrs. sausage, syrup etc. at the Larry Trumble are collection in Methodist Church. the Village for the Cancer Drive. Next Sunday April 24, the Mrs. Irene Howard attended parish Methodist family dinner the funeral of her 86 yr. old will be held at Gresham, after mother, Mrs. Laura Smith of morning services. Charlotte.. Services were held Mr. and Mrs. Stan Graham of Friday at the Pray Funeral Bismark Hwy. and Ionia Rd. are Home in Charlotte, with burial in holding Open House next Sunday Gresham Cemetery. Survivors April 24th, from 3:00-6:00 to show also include 2 sons, H. Arthur off their new home. All friends Rolfe of Charlotte and Willard are invited. Rolfe of North Miami, Florida. A bus load of teen-agers from Mrs. Ava Kroger visited her Detroit area are expected cousins Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wednesday to have pancakes, Martens Fridayy evening and syrup, etc. and tour the village. found Mrs. Martens in very poor Mrs. Ava Kroger spent Sunday afternoon with her brother and health. Mrs. Sue Howard of Scipio wife, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tubbs at Hwy. is holding a kitchen shower, Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. John Rodriguez Wednesday evening for Miss Denise Knoll who will be married and Greg attended the wedding May 14th, to Randy Rodriguez. Saturday night of Miss Barbara Both sides of Main Street now VanderVeen and Mr. Gregg have brand new sidewalks just in Holaweiko at the Peoples Church time for the Festival. in East Lansing. The Mrs. Firster and a group left VanderVeens of Mason are Gun Friday morning for a 15 day trip Lake friends of the Rodriquez family. to Las Vegas. The 21 member choir of the Mrs. Dorothy Carpenter, and Mrs. Roz Lingholm and children Robbins church from Eaton went to Adrian Friday evening Rapids gave a lovely Easter and met Mary who is attending cantata “No Greater Love” college there, then all went on to Sunday evening in the Methodist Refreshments of a family baby shower at church. chocolate cake roll and coffee Waldron. On Tuesday morning a group of were enjoyed after the program. Mrs. Ava Kroger and three Girl Scout leaders Mrs. Elon Baker, Calendar of Events Call Extension Office for more Barry County Cooperative information. Extension Service April 23 - 4-H Personal April 27 - Farm Management Appearance Fashion Show, 8:00 Banquet, Coats Grove Church, p.m., Central Auditorium. Public Coats Grove, 7:45 p.m. April 30 Environmental invited. April 22-23 4-H PEER-Plus Energy Workshop for Teachers Weekend, Barry County and 4-H Leaders. Barry County Community Camp Iroquois Community Camp. April 25 - Fair Board, 8 p.m., Trail - 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sheriff’s Office. May 9 - 4-H Advisory Council April 26 - Management for Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Success. Open to all. Community Office. Building, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Enroll children in nursery school The Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery School, located at 210 Washington Street in Nashville, will be holding a meeting April 21 at 7:00 P.M. for all parents interested in enrolling their preschool child for this fall. Since the Nursery has had full classes and a waiting list all year, parents are encouraged to register their child as soon as possible. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please call Laurie Kipp, 852-0879 or Connie Keehne, 852-9478 for more information. • Cones • Sundaes • Shakes • Slushes • Malts • Banana Splits A//af...K&S Dairy Delite April Hours: Mon. thru Thurs: 3 to 8 Friday: 3 to 8 Sat. and Sun.: 11 to 8 It’ a girl Leaf Rakes *169 S Garden Rakes ’439 rl Grass Stop tales. Hunting and fishing. RIVER RISING by Jessica North. A romantic novel set in Canada. THE FLEDGING by E. Cadell. A novel. A GRAND MAN by Catherine Cookson. THE SILVER BULLET GAND by John Miles. A suspense story involving a bank robbery.. THE GOLDEN ACRE by Thyra Ferrie Bjorn. Oldfashioned love and a search for the perfect home.. ROBERT E. LEE by Bradley Gilman. A very readable life story of a great American. MARK TWAIN’S MISSISSIPPI by T.H. Watkins. S pictorial history of America’s greatest river. THE ILLUSTRATIONS OF FREDERIC REMINGTON, by Owen Wister. Includes a biography and an account of Remington’s work and career. PICTORIAL HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA by Paul C. Johnson. From stove age to space age. *l88“j • Fertilizer • Lime • Bon__e ___ M11e__a __l1 • Tom a toe Food • Rose Food • Border Fence Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Garvey of 197 Thomapple Lake Road are the proud parents of a 7 lb. 9*£ oz. baby girl, Mindy Jean, bom April 4 at 5:15. 103 North Main St.— NASHVILLE Razor's Edge The Professional Shop Complete hair care services for both sexes. • Styling .Permanents .Frosting .Coloring .Highlighting Redken Professional Hair Care Products 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:8S2-9747 Ph: 948-8767 TUESDAY thru SATURDAY Located: Above Birke’s Shoe Store Razor’s Edge7 HAIRDESIGNERS �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday April 20,1977 - Page 3 Eaton Intermediate school district news — The public is invited to attenda review and explanation of Michigan and Federal laws as they relate to the education of the handicapped. The meeting will be held Monday, April 25, at 6:30 at the Meadowview Gymnasium, Eaton Intermediate School District Building, 1790 East Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Dr. Edwin R. Page, Ph.D., director of pupil personnel services, Plymouth Community School District, and one of the experts in state and national laws as they relate to education, will be the guest speaker. Sponsored by the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee, the presentation is intended to clarify the new federal law covering the education of the handicapped (Public Act 94-142). This should be of special interest to all parents, special and general education personnel, teachers, and administrators. Since seating capacity is limited, reservations are advisable. Ifyouwishto attend or have questions regarding the meeting, please call Mrs. Bisel at the Eaton Intermediate office, 543-5500. Nashville women’s literary club news The Nashville Woman’s Literary Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch on Wednesday, May 20, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Mr. John Boughton. His program will be “Newspaper Tidbits From Orno Strong” will be interesting as well as entertaining to us all. Dairy Delite opens under new management The Dairy Delite which is under new management opened for business Easter Sunday. The ice cream store is located next to the former Makers IGA (soon to become Jerry Brumm’s new hardware store) on South Main Street. The current store hours are 3-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The new owners are left to right, Dick Kohfeldt, Artha Shaw, Sandy Kohfeldt, Clara Spoelstra, and Ted Spoelstra. (Maple Valley News Photo) Unemployment reaches lowest levels in over two years Unemployment in Michigan and the Detroit metropolitan area dropped to its lowest levels in over two years, falling to 8.1 percent in the state and 7.7 percent in the metropolitan area during March, according to estimates released today by S. Martin Taylor, director of the Michigan Employment Security Commission. Taylor explained that there were 325,700 unemployed workers in the state during March, which was down by 22,700 from February when 348,400 were jobless and the rate was 8.7 percent. In March 1976, the jobless rate was 10.6 percent with 418,800 unemployed. In the Detroit Metropolitan area (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston Lapeer and St. Clair Counties), the March jobless total was 145,500, down by 12,500 from February’s level of 158,000 and a rate of 8.4 percent A year ago, the .March unemployment rate was 10.2 percent with 190,500 out of work. Both the state and Detroit area unemployment rates hit over two year lows in March. Michigan’s jobless rate fell to its lowest level since October 1974 when it was 7.2 percent with 285,300 unemployed. Thd current Detroit area estimates are the lowest since September 1974 when the rate was 7.3 percent with 138,000 Out of work. Taylor explained that employment was up by over 49,000 throughout the state and by over 28,000 in the Detroit area during March. The job gains were primarily in the manufacturing, retail trade and service areas during the month, he. said. Action-Ads UPSTAIRS APARTMENT for rent refrigerator and stove furnished, $150 a month includes utilities. No pets or children. References. Ph. 852-9735,. 224 Sherman St., Nashville. WANTED: General housecleaning by the day. 852­ 9244, Nashville. (5-3) JOHNSON'S FURNITURE 112 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE PHONE: 852-9594 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon. to Sat., Frr. 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Action Ads FOR SALE: Excellent Lane recliner - green crushed velvet, $75. Johnson’s Furniture Store, 112 N. Main. 852-9594. LOCKS REPAIRED, dead bolts installed, doors keyed alike, foreign car keys. Homer Snow & Son, 732 Sherman St, Nashville, Mi. Bonded locksmith, (eow) OPEN: Six Days a Week! (Including Friday Nights) — Starting the Week of May 2— Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0330 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday April 20,19// - Page 4 Front page story Continued me. Our priorities used to be heroin and cocaine, now they’re heroin and PCP. PCP is really a bad drug. “Personally, I think LSD is the worst drug outside of heroin. All other drugs affect the nervous system, but LSD affects the mind. The users don’t know what’s reality and what isn’t. “We’ve bought everything from heroin to marijauna and the whole spectrum of drugs in Barry County, but PCP and marijuana are the most common. “To sell marijuana is a felony crime by state statute. It is becoming more and more a social issue, but as long as law is law, we’ll bust the dealers. I don’t think marijuana will be legalized, in Michigan. 48 million Americans now have alcohol problems, why legalize something that could affect another 48 million people? “I have personally purchased ddrugs from a 15 year old, and I’ve heard of a 12 year old overdozing from drugs. The most common drug users are in the age group right after high school, but it’s not only kids in the drug scene, there are also adults who should ow better. know better.” needed for buys, but we often use thousands of dollars are used for drug enforcement and many drug crime units have had to fold because of the lack of funds. “We are in our third year of local funding, and we feel very fortunate to be backed here. Our formula is to take the investigation as far as our funds can take us. Lots of cash is let the dealer get away with our money. However, sometimes we let the ‘money walk’ so we can get to a higher dealer. In this case, we get restitution through the courts where the dealers pay us back with the buy money. Schoder was asked if some officers are on the ‘take’. “There are very isolated times when the police go bad, but most officers forfeit alot of their personal lives for the job and are sometimes shot and killed trying to protect the public. It really gripds me when all the front page stories in the newspapers tell only the bad things the police do. “I really enjoy my job. I’m actually a part of the crime and I get first hand experience in knowing what the criminal is really thinking.” Schoder said that hundreds of the ‘buy-bust’ method and don’t GREAT ANNUAL GENERAL ELECTRIC Church of Nazarene sets two records TWO APPLIANCES IN ONE AND ONLY 28" WIDE! A GIFT ' DIRECT FROM GENERAL ELECTRI CI / ...NOW I UNITED STATES SAVINGS BOND with the purchase of one of these II GE Quality-built major appliances from April 2 through June 3,1977 IDDHfUlPUDHCECi 20.8 Cu.Ft. No-Frost REFRIGERATOR­ FREEZER • No defrosting required • Big 6.96 cu.ft. freezer • Power Saver switch can help reduce operating costs. • Automatic icemaker available at extra cost. • Adjustable glass cantilever shelves. 11.8 CU. FT. TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER • 2.60 cu. ft. Zero-defree Three cabinet shelves. freezer. Huge vegetable bin. • Two Ice ’n Easy trays. Butter compartment. • Automatic defrosting in refrigerator section. ; The Nashville Church of Nazarene broke an attendance record with 178 people present at services Easter Sunday. The congregation also set a record by giving over $1,000 for World Missions at the Easter offering. The money goes to missionary purposes that are currently working in 68 to 70 countries. Nashville senior citizens The Nashville Senior Citizens will meet at the V.F.W. Hall at 12 noon, Wednesday, April 20 for their regular meeting and carry­ in dinner. Mrs. Eloise Wolfe will talk to us about the many services available to us through the Barry County Commission on Ageing. Laurie and Carl Tobias will bring music for us. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a dish to pass and your own drink and place setting. FOR SALE: 1972 Caboose travel trailer, 26ft, fully self contained, shower and tub, air compressor, tandem axle, gas and electric refrigerator, stove, oven and so forth. Never been used. Excellent condition, $3750. 714 Kellogg Rd., Nashville. Ph. 517-852-9575. (4-19) Need a Carpenter or Contractor­ roofing, gutters- Langham Remodeling. Ph. (517) 852-9300 (4-26) s320: PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY HANDSOME STYLING N A 30 RANGE LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV.-MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: 30" ELECTRIC RANGE WITH P-7® SELF-CLEANING OVEN • Cleans oven, shelves, inner door and window • 3-in-1 “Power-Saver” unit — 4", 6", 8" •Handsome onyx glass door MULTI-SPEED, LARGE CAPACITY WASHER QUALITY-BUILT AUTOMATIC DRYER • Filter-Flo® system traps lint • Four cycles including Permanent Press • Four drying selections: Normal, Permanent Press, Delicate and No­ Heat Fluff • Five cycle selections Regular Price $398.00 Regular Price $269.00 LESS SALE DISCOUNT LESS SALE DISCOUNT SEQ 33 $EQ 33 0UPAY>339 YOU PAY >210 • Beautiful simulated wood­ grained control panBI. • Removable oven door with window. • Two 8" Calrod Surface Units • Clock,automatic oven timer and signal buzzer. • Plug-In Surface Units • Infinite heat surface unit controls. ’270 JOHNSON'S FURNITURE STORE Store Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon. to Sat. _______ Friday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PHONE: 852-9594 Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN -NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEHD! EWING WELL DRILLING^ WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (BT7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan �w Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday April 20,1977 - Page 5 A weekly report from— Ernest Nash VV' W' r *<> sX! XX ! X sX j%( s™ -jX 'X X U W' SlN;; r ^i^u’ u ^' ^'W "••* k ujj ^aiCilU U Mifflin ^SytlERtlj! Wjiisii]ga<. n»yi£:mci»i &*<«!!<■ iniilLin tata rit puk nfnpnk,slRiRi WLtatrtatis caita.CliHH{ MtPkSM' State Representative HEROIN PACKAGE Just before the Easter recess, the House approved a package of bills designed to crack down on heroin dealers (HB 4190-95). This week the Senate Judiciary Committee will have the opportunity to begin action on them. WIRETAP HEAT - The most controversial part of the anti­ drug-dealer package is HB 4191, which authorizes limited wiretaps. Proponents argue that it’s necessary to get evidence; opponents say that it’s infringing on civil liberties. FIRE DANGER - It may not have seemed like it, but this has been a “dry” winter for the U.P. and northern lower Michigan. As’ a result, the threat of forest fires is the worst in many years, so take extra care as you travel this spring & summer. SCHOOL LOAN FUND Governor Milliken has now signed into law a bill establishing an emergency loan fund for school districts facing budget deficits. Previously, state law did not allow districts to borrow money to cover operating expenditures. NEW LAWS - At the first of this month, many laws took effect since that date was 90 days after the end of the 1976 legislative session. These included the Open Meetings Act, a Consumer Protection Act, an act requiring many restaurants to have an area reserved for nonsmokers, and an act banning smoking near food in grocery stores. UTILITY STAMPS? This Wednesday morning there will be a public hearing in the House on HB 4371, which would establish a coupon program for low-income persons and senior citizens to purchase utility services. The program would be run like the food-stamp program. HELMET BILLS - Two bills before the full House this week are HB 4304-05, which would repeal Michigan’s mandatory motorcycle helmet law, except for persons under 18. NASHVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS SPRING CLEAN-UP NOTICE The Village of Nashville will have one spring clean-up ONLY. Wednesday, April 27, 1977. All trash in containers at the curb will be picked up. Susan M. Corkwell Village Clerk Motorcyclists have argued for years that their rights are viloated by having to wear helmets; but safety authorities maintain the law is constitutional and that helmets save lives. TAX OPTION - Just introduced is HB 4478, which would allow school district voters to approve a 1 percent personal and 0.8 percent business income tax, in exchange for a 9-mill reduction in local property taxes. This would help provide property tax relief. SHORT HOUSE - Now that two State Representatives have won special elections for the State Senate, the House has only 108 members, and a bill requires 55 instead of 56 votes to pass. This will continue until June 28, when the vacant seats will be filled by special election. Behavioral weight control group to form Would you like to lose weight? Would you like a source for weight control ideas and recipes? If so, you’ll want to attend a series of meetings sponsored by the Cpoperative Extension Service. They will be presented by Doris Richardson, County Extension Director. They will be held every Monday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will be held at the Cooperative Extension Office at 301 S. Michigan Avenue. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend. The meetings will be free and no embarassing “weigh-ins” are required. Come and join the group. It’s going to be fun and will really stimulate your thinking. Call 948-8039 if- you have questions or just drop by and try it for one evening to see if you like it. Action Ads WANTED GARDENS to plow or roto-till. Also have bushel crates for sale. 852-9750, Nashville. (4­ 19) Girl scout news notes — A good turn out of girls and parents attended the International Festival program held last week. $25.00 was raised through various games that were played. It was sent to the council as Vermontville troops contribution to the Juliet Low World Friendship Fund. This fund pays to send Girl Scouts to other countries to create world friendship and to send girls from local councils to other councils in the United States for week long learning workshops. Thank you to everyone who contributed. The girls will be very busy in the next couple weeks working on floats for the Syrup Festival parade. Also the cookies will arrive sometime next week and they have to be delivered and have all the money turned in by May 4. While you are doing your spring cleaning, don’t forget local scouts! Bring your bottles to the glass shanty as the girls are still in the re-cycling business, and by contacting one of the Boy Scout troops you can dispose of those winter newspapers that pile up so fast You can mark your calendar now for the Scouts Award night pot-luck and program, May 31 at the High School. Girls, if you have badge work to finish, do it now! Notice The Annual Maple Valley F.F.A. Parent-Member Banquet will be held Tuesday, April 26, 1977 at 6:30 P.M. in the high school cafeteria. The meal will be pot-luck and those attending should bring 2 dishes to pass and their own table service. After the meal, an awards program will take place in the auditorium. All members, parents, alumni, and friends of the Maple Valley FFA are invited to attend. ITS SPRING... Check out your Lown & Garden Needs with us. • • • • • • • FERTILIZER AT SAVINGS WEEDKILLERS* SPRAYS INSECTICIDES* DUSTS SPRAYERS & SPREADERS LAWN SEED MIXES / STRING BEANS • PEAS \ SWEET CORN • WAX BEANS FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings - Ph. 945-9926 PPURINA CUHR OIWNSA CHOWS FOR SALE: Seed potatoes (517) 726-0065 Vermontville. Ml(l)ttl(B awij, pM tafctU if r . . now I® N0 ME ng 30 GE STARTS THIS SUNDAY IMPACT ‘77 with the LUNDSTROMS 7:30 P.M., April 24 to 29 At the Charlotte Junior High 7:30 P.M., April 30 and May 1 At the Charlotte Senior Hiqh MUSIC & A MESSAGE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY We Now Have the Lansing State Journal (7 Pays q wk) St "ul Beverage 637 South Main Street, Nashville • Phone 852-9833 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday April 20,1977 - Page 6 Eaton, Kalamazoo and adjacent counties declared disaster areas Action-Ads WANTED: Outside painting 23 years experience. Also want gardens to plow in Nashville vicinity. No Sunday calls please. Ph. LaVerne Stierley 852-9059. (5-3) The U.S. Business Adminstration (SBA) has declared Eaton, Kalamazoo, and adjacent counties as disaster areas due to the April 2nd tornado. Raymond L. Harshman, SBA District Director for the state of Michigan stated that SBA will begin accepting loan applications from home owners and business concerns affected by the tornado. Under the disaster program, the SBA is authorized to make direct loans on homes or businesses that were damaged or destroyed as a result of the disaster to restore them to pre­ disaster condition. The interest rate on such loans is 6 % percent and repayable over a period of time not exceeding 30 years. Final date for filing of applications under this disaster is June 14, 1977. A disaster field office to serve Kalamazoo and adjacent counties will be established at 106 Michigan Avenue, Augusta, Michigan 49012. An office to serve Eaton and adjacent counties will be established in the county court house, 130 North Bostwick, Charlotte, Michigan 48813. Main Office: Detroit Disaster Office, 515 McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Phone (313) 226-6152. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Nashville United Methodist church news MEMBER GARDEN PLOWED Nashville area. Call after 3:30 p.m. Ask for Bud. 852-9339. Amy Putnam will attend the church women’s united annual meeting in Traverse City, April 21, 22 and 23, as a representative from the Nashville First United Methodist Church. FREE TO GOOD HOME 2 poodle & Manchester puppies, 4 months old. Loves children & housebroken. 945-5262 Hastings, tfn NeANMpeR Association - Founded 1885 JUNQUE SALE: 2 family - April 20 & 21, starts at 8 a.m., 5601 Curtis Rd., Nashville, North of M­ 79. FOR SALE: New Rowe sofa plaid, blue and green, $198. Johnson’s Furniture, 112 N. Main, 852-9594. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads! The Builders Class at Nashville United Methodist Church, will meet at the Wayne Pennock home on Wednesday night, April 27, at 8:00 p.m.. Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers.» Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. Members of the United Methodist Womens Group will attend a Spiritual Retreat Day at the First United Methodist Church in Lansing on Friday, April 29. Mother and Daughter Banquet on Tuesday, May 3, at 6:00 p.m. Public invited. OPEN LETTER Obituaries Leora Moore Sanders CLEARWATER, FLORIDA Mrs. Leora Moore Sanders, 91, died March 31, 1977 in Florida. Mrs. Sanders was born in Nashville. She moved to Florida in 1959 from Royal Oak. Mrs. Sanders is survived by her sister, Mrs. Mabie Allen of West Bloomfield, Michigan; nieces and nephews, including Euclid Bouchard of Nashville and Elmer Lowell of Ubley. Clyde Cheeseman NASHVILLE Mr. Clyde Cheeseman, 76, of 8560 Barryville Rd., died Saturday, April 9, 1977 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Mr. Cheeseman was bom on Nov. 19, 1900 in Maple Grove Township and was the son of George and Ida (Hill) Cheeseman. He married Helen Stanton on Feb. 12, 1924. Mr. Cheeseman farmed all his life on the same farm. Mr. Clyde Cheeseman is survived by his wife, Helen; two sons, George and John, both of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Sheldon (Phyllis) Harrison of Bellevue; ten granchildren; and one brother, Ward, of Nashville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 12,1977, at Vogt Funeral Home, Nashville with Rev. James Sherman and Rev. E.F. Rhoades officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. A properly prepared Will enables you to distribute your estate after death exactly as you wish. Members of your family and other loved ones may be remembered bequests to your church, charities, and organiza­ tions will be distributed as you direct - your personal wishes fulfilled as you specify. 'Voqt~ FUNERAL HOMES Nashville — Vermontville x Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 Community events ... ENROLLMENT FOR COOPERATIVE NURSERY APRIL 21 There will be a meeting for all parents interested in enrolling their preschool children in fall classes of the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery April 21 at 7 p.m. Stop in at the nursery school at 210 Washington Street or call 852-0879. All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in ordei to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. SENIOR GIRLS TEA The annual Maple Valley Senior Girls Tea was held Monday night at the high school for senior girls and their mothers. There was entertainment and coffee, tea, punch and cake was served. This year’s tea was put on by the Vermontville Women’s Club. Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nadline Cole selected year’s outstanding business student Nadine Cole, Route 5, W. Vermontville Highway, has been selected as the outstanding business student at Maple Valley High School for the current year. She received her certificate of academic achievement at the annual Education Night of the Battle Creek-Kalamazoo chapter of the Administrative Management Society. AMS is an international, professional organization dedicated to improving the art of o management and communicating the needs of business to Educational institutions. The dinner was held April 14, 1977 at Kellogg Community College. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Mary Stallings Coleman was the speaker. Nadine will be attending Lansing Business University after graduation, June 5. Miss Cole has been active in her high school years. She helped on the Junior play, is treasurer of the Senior Class and manager for the girl’s track team, was chosen as alternate for the Maple Syrup Festival court and has been active in 4-H for the past 8 years. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Vance Cole. A senior, Miss Cole, was selected by a vote of the students in her office block class and by her teacher, Mrs. Audrey Watson, at Maple Valley High School. Association for retarded looking for homes for retarded adults The Eaton County Association for Retarded Citizens is exploring the possibility of setting up an area residence for retarded adults. To assist, EARC has invited Ron Smoker, executive director of Capital Area Residential Services (CARS), a non-profit group that has helped develop five such residences for Capital area retarded adults. EARC invites all area citizens interested in group homes for the handicapped to hear Mr. Smoker on Thursday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. at Eaton Intermediate Educational Service Center, 1790 E. Packard Hwy., Charlotte. CARS oversees the management and operation of five homes for the retarded at this time, one in Charlotte, one in Holt, and three in Lansing. In addition, CARS works with appropriate community agencies and private business to provide additional residential facilities for retarded citizens. Mr. Smoker has worked in mental health and developed one of the first residential facilities for retarded individuals. He has also worked for the MSU Extension Service as a County Youth Agent in Wayne County. Notice There will be an important meeting of the Maple Valley Men’s Softball Association at the High School on April 25 at 7 p.m. All managers should attend. Also new teams are welcome. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank ; Yau's, etc. NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY DANCE SAT., APRIL 23..9 JO P.M. Music By Rock Group.."OR-FUN" Members & Guests • Food in the Kitchen NOTICE Citizens of Vermontville Area Maple Tree Planting is being planned in the Village of Vermontville for the 1st week of May. Wanted people to help transplant trees. Wanted Maple sapplings suitable for transplanting. People willing to help transplant trees or donate trees should call. 7260569 or 7260148 Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday April 20.1977 - Page 7 Minutes of Regular Meeting held March 24 for Village of Nashville Lois Elliston. John Mason, Thomas Oleson and Forrest Babcock were sworn into office by the Villaae Clerk. * The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held March 24, 1977 was called to order by President George Frith. All Present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The following list of last regular meeting were read and approved. The following list of committees fro the 1977 Fiscal year were presented: DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS Ray Hinckley, Chairman Lois Elliston Tom Oleson Ted Spoelstra POLICE COMMITTEE Tom Oleson, Chariman Forrest Babcock Ted Spoelstra 50th Wedding Anniversary Theodore and Opal Zemke celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary April 17 with a party at the Holiday Isle Hall in Tucson, Arizona. About 250 people from Michigan, Texas, California, and Nevada attended. Dance music was provided by the Westchester Four Band. The couple were married April 17, 1927 in Vermontville. They have lived in Tucson for 18 years. Theodore retired from Environmental Air Products Inc. in Tucson in 1975. The Zemkes have two children, Bill Zemke of Lansing and Mrs. Delores Lee of Clarkston, Michigan. They have four grandchildren, Mrs. Vicki Howe, Dave Zemke, Mike Lee, and Lisa Zemke. Federal Granulated PARKS, LIBRARY AND LIGHTS BOARD OF APPEALS Lois Elliston. Chairman Gaylord Gray 1979 Ray Hinckley Charles Andrus, Secretary 1979 John Mason Sharlot Sours 1979 George Vogt Jr. 1977 PLANNING COMMITTEE Carl Tobias 1978 ORDINANCE & ZONING Ruth Hughes, Chairman 1978 William Kjergaard 1978 John Mason, Chairman Jim Powers 1978 Sam Hamilton, Ray Hinckley William Hecker 1977 President 1977 Forrest Babcock George Vogt Jr. 1977 President Pro-tern Ray Hinckley Jerry Kent 1979 FIRE BOARD Richard Martin 1979 CEMETARY BOARD Tom Oleson Leon Frith, Chairman Ted Spoelstra Will Suntken FINANCE & INSURANCE Ted Spoelstra, Chairman Tom Oleson Forrest Babcock President Frith read from the Village Charter that The Village President is in full charge of the Police Department. Correspondence was read by the Clerk. A letter was read from Art Kelsey, Sheriff for Eaton County, praising and thanking the Nashville Police Department for their assistance to Eaton County. Letters were read from Fred E. Cowles, wastewater engineering section ancf/Arthur N. Corcoran, Chief Grants Administration Section concerning grants for the new sewer project. The council asked that the letters be published in the Maple Valley News. Fire Call - John Mason left. There was much discussion on the sewer project. Mr. Howard Wolpe, assistant to Senator Regile was present to discuss our sewer project with us. The Council asked many questions and Mr. Wolpe said he would check into this matter and return any findings to the Village Council. The sewer matter was tabled until John Mason returned. The Village Council requested that Tim Smith, Director of Public Services and safety set up an appointment with Mr. Fred Cowell so that they could meet with him and discuss our problem, concerning the sewer project. Permission was granted for the Vermontville Jaycees to sell Jelly in Nashville for Jelly Week to be held March 30 through April 8, 1977. Proceeds to go to The Special Education Department. Ray Hinckley read an Ordinance concerning Flood Damage. Mr. Hinckley asked approval for that Ordinance so that the Nashville residents may obtain flood insurance. Supported by Tom Oleson. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by Ted Spoelstra to pay the Nashville Restricted Fire Board $1,125.00 as of April 1, 1977. All Ayes. Motion Carried. John Mason returned. Tim Smith gave the Department of Public Works Report. Tim stated that there are 20 dead trees within the village that need to be removed. The approximate cost would be $500.00. Tom Oleson made the motion supported by Ted Spoelstra to appoint Susan Corkwell as Street Administrator. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Tom Oleson made the motion supported by Ray Hinckley to advertise for Gasoline Bids for approx­ imately 6,000 gallons of regular gas and 4,000 gallons of no lead gas. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Village Clerk on or before 12:00 Noon on April 13, 1977. President Frith suggested that a dinner be organized for Past and New Council Members and pfficers. Motion made by John Mason and supported by Raymond Hinckley to adjourn. George Frith, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk April 14, 1977 AMBULANCE BOARD Forrest Babcock Chief of Police Kendal Wilcox Director of Public Service & Safety Zoning Administrator Tim Smith Regional III Forrest Babcock Village Attorney-Richard Shaw New John Deere High-Pressure Washer Clean up quick with this compact new washer It's right for dozens of tough jobs around the home. A dependable pump generates 500-550 psi of nozzle pressure to make short work of normally tedious jobs. An accurate proportioning system meters detergent or other cherhicals into the water at an economical 40:1 ratio. See us soon G.W Sales Lake Odessa, Michigan PHONE 374-8835 FERTILIZER! 14-14 - 14 6-24-24 Potash - Urea SPREADERS FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 I PURINA j CHOWS Bob Lacinski, Community Relations Manager Jackson, offers you this telephone tip: "How can you tell if the person at your door is really a Michigan Bell Employee? As you may have noticed, our employees do not wear uniforms. They dress in the way they think is most appropriate to get their jobs done. While this permits them-to look like the individuals they really are, it really doesn’t help you identify them as Bell employees. But, there is a way. Every Bell employee who comes to service your phone is required to carry a Michigan Bell identification card giving his or her name, photograph and signature. For your protection, ask to see this card before you admit them into your home. They’ll be happy to show it to you. 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After months of hard work and planning, the 1977 Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Festival will become a reality this weekend. For the 37th straight year the people of Vermontville will be putting on the festivity that draws thousands of people from miles and miles around. Reigning over this year’s festival will be queen Shirley O’Dell, a 16 year-old junior at Maple Valley High School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold O’Dell Jr. of Kinsel High­ way. The queen’s alternate is Brenda Harris, 16, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Harris of W. Main. Rounding out the queen’s court are Becky Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Celester Fox; Julie Shook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shook; Denise Fassett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Fassett ; and Kim Moon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Moon. The festivities begin with the annual Talent Show featuring a wide variety of area talents Friday evening at the downtown stage at 6:30 p.m. The festival continues Satur­ day morning with the invocation by Rev. Gerald Salisbury of the Vermontville Methodist Church at 9:30 a.m. The invocation will be followed by greetings from the village president, Reinhart Zemke, president of the Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Association; and Doug Kelsey, president of the chamber' of commerce. Saturdays activities include the first, second, and third place talent show winners from three different categories, the Children’s Parade, the presen­ tation and crowning of festival queen Shirley O’Dell, and the honoring of Milton Lambj syrup festival founder. The Grand Parade begins at 1 p.m. with the theme being “Vermontville: from Sweet beginnings”. Musical entertainment will be supplied by the Maple Valley Chorus, the Maple Valley Band, the Kloggin Kids from Kalamazoo, and the Counselors Quarteete from Montague, Michigan. An old fashioned pony pulling contest will be featured at 3 p.m. at the rear of the west side stores. An old-time melodrama will be featured every hour on Saturday at the Opera House. A square dance will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Maple Valley High School and a round dance will be held at the Opera House at 9 p.m. One ofthe main attractions at the festival is the food that will be served. Many people return year after year for the taste of pure maple syrup and pancakes or some of the other fine meals that have helped make the festival famotfs. The syrup is also available for purchase from any of the syrup producers in Maple Valley who will have booths set up on Main Street. ’ Statistics gathered from a festival several years ago .revealed that 510 lbs. of foot-long hotdogs, 4,808 lbs. of meat, 694 feet high of pancakes, 1,150 lbs. of pancake flour, 180 lbs. of butter, and 110 gallons of syrup were sold at the festival. Several organizations will be selling food. The Maple Valley Band Boosters will be" selling pancakes with maple syrUp and sausage all day Saturday and Sunday at the Vermontville Fire Barn, The American Legion will be selling pancakes and sausage all day Saturday at the American Legion Hall above Michigan National Bank, The United Methodist Church will be serving barbeque chicken starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, the Congregational^ Church will be serving roast. beef and pork, family style biscuits and gravy starting at 3 p.m. on -Saturday, the Order of the Eastern Star will be selling hot turkey and hot beef sandwiches on Saturday from 11 a.m. and the Vermontville Lions Club will be serving barbeque ribs and chicken Sunday at 10 a.m. The Junior Chamber of Commerce, Womens Club, March of Dimes and Scouts will also be serving food. The Sugar Hut Cafe and the Dairy King will be serving sandwiches and ice cream. Many other concessions stands will also be available. The agenda for Sunday begins with Union Church Services at the-Congregational Church at 11 a.m. with Rev. David Fleming of the Congregational Church and Rev. .Gerald Salisbury of the Methodist Church. ( Other activities featured for Sunday include a woodchopping 'contest, a pancake derby, and the New Knapp Family ..Entertainers from Lyons, Michigan. For the kids bn the young-atheart carnival rides will be available through Crown Amusements Friday through Sunday. Clark Helicopter Service will give rides at the Vertnontville Baseball Field. Several high school baseball games will be played throughout the festival. An Arts and Crafts Show will be held Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. 4 p.m. at Maplewood Elementary School. Artists from all over will have exhibits and will sell their works. The Vermontville Historical Museum will be open Friday from 2-5 p.m. and Saturday. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dora’s place will be open all day, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Maple Manor Sugar Shanty will be open for syrup making demonstrations all day Saturday and from noon to 4 on Sunday. Syrup products will be displayed all weekend in the shanty. The Farmyard Zoo will be open all day Saturday for the youngsters. The Women’s Club Tea will be at the library from 2-5 bn Saturday. Campers are welcome with plenty of camping sites available. For information call Ver­ montville (-517) 726-0506. A free Greyhound shuttlebus service will be available from Maple Valley High School to downtown Vermontville to ease downtown parking problems. Restrooms will be available at several locations and there will be an information booth available on Main Street for any questions or directions .that need to be answered. See you at the Festival I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, April 27, 1977 — Page 2 Wallace made lovely daffodil name cards to be worn by club members. The musical part of the program was presented by two by Mrs. Ava Kroger members of the music depart­ ment of Olivet College, Mr. Scott A group of Senior Citizens from delightful affair. It was held in Entenman with piano selections the Detroit area called the Maple Valley High School to and also accompaning Miss “Keen’agers” came by bus about 100 Senior girls, their Kathy Johnson with folk songs Wednesday and enjoyed pan­ mothers, club members and and her guitar. These were cakes, syrup, etc. at the guests, Mrs. Dorothy Carpenter greatly enjoyed. Refreshments of in her usual charming manner cookies, nuts, homemade mints Methodist Church. Vermontville will be a busy introduced the girls who in turn and cake (baked by S. place this week with rides, had their mothers or guests Gooenough) coffee, tea and concessions etc. coming in to set stand. punch were served by the 2 Club This year the Vermontville presidents, Mrs. Christensen, up for the Festival next weekend. Certainly hope the weatherman Club had charge of the entire Mrs. Willard Myers, assisted by will be kinder to us than he was program, under the- chair­ Mrs. M. Forest, Mrs. McMillan manship of our president Mrs. and Mrs. Merna Wolfe, in the last year. As usual the annual Senior Martha Christensen. The girls school cafeteria where small Girls’ Tea sponsored, by the were presented favors of silver tables were set up with a daffodil Vermontville Woman’s Club and and blue ( class colors) bead and centerpiece. the Nashvilte Literary Club was a braid necklaces. Mrs. June Friends of the former Cathy Barrett now Mrs. Michael Atherton will be interested to know they have moved from Lansing, where he was employed at Long’s, to Lexington, Ky. where he will be banquet chef at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Adams and family are moving, into the for­ Suggestions for Her... mer Leroy Wion’s home. Sorry to hear that Mrs. Olive Corey fell in her home and in­ •Terrariums •Rings jured her back last week. Hope •Corsages *Hanging Baskets she is able to make that delicious maple candy that sells so well at •Fresh Flowers ’Watches Festival time. •Flowering Plants •Costume Jewelry Mr. and Mrs. Don Lewis, David and Mrs. Lewis’ mother Mrs. Come in and see our fine selection. Roth from Potterville took Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goodenough to Mountain Jack’s- on West Saginaw Tuesday night. Heard that Serena surprised Shirley ORDER CORSAGES with a birthday supper April 13. Mrs. Ava Kroger, Mrs. Ruth BEFORE MAY 7 Shepard and Mrs. Joanne Hansen attended the West Central We Wire Flowers To AH Locations Regional Conference of the Michigan Historical Society*. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Greenville. Many good suggestions were given on preserving old pictures and photographs and how to organize a museum. After lunch reports were given by delegates of the ten societies in this region. Mrs. Joanne Hansen reported for Vermontville News . . MOTHER’S DAY SUNDAY, MAY 8 Choose Early !! Nashville Flowers and Jewelry Vermontville and we were proud to tell ofthe restoration project of our museum. Before we left the group visited the award winning Flat River Historical Museum on N. Franklin Street. This is open each Sunday from 2-5 p.m. and well worth an afternoon’s drive to see. Thirty six Lion’s Club mem­ bers and their wives celebrated their 35th Anniversary Saturday evening by dining at Emil’s West then attending the Sonny James Show at the Civic Center in Lansing. Mrs. Jane Jackson of Lake Odessa took Mrs. Ruth Aldrich and Mr. Bill Aldrich to Greenville Sunday, where they met Mr. and Mrs. Marian Mitchell from Grand Ledge for "dinner, then called on Mrs. Aldrich’s sister, Mrs. Etta Butts, who is in a hospital suffering from a broken hip. Mrs. Hermina Southern, Mrs. Kate Snyder, and Mrs. Leta Nagle attended the Kalamo Masonic Pancake dinner Sunday then drove out to Gun Lake and visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Had­ den. Miss Denise Knoll of Nashville, who will be the bride of Randy Rodriguez on May 14, was the honored guest of two bridal showers last week. Mrs. Sue Howard on Scipio Hwy. en­ tertained on Wednesday evening and Geneva and Kathy Knoll on Kellogg Rd. Nashville on Saturday afternoon. Students from W.M.U. in­ cluding Randy Rodriguez, Mike and Mary Prescott are home for summer vacation. Mary’s wedding date is May 14. Sorry to hear that Mrs. Mattie McLaughlin is having trouble walking and is at her daughter’s home, Dr. and Mrs. Millard Pugh in Athens. Word received from Greta on Las Vegas trip, is that they may be late getting home this weekend due to motor trouble with the bus. I will be happy to reward anyone who can give me information on the person who helped themselves to the battery out of my car Tuesday night or early Wednesday a.m. Another recent mystery is a pick-up found in a field belonging to Carroll Benedict and stolen from Grand Rapids. Following the family dinner at Vermontville woman’s club to meet The Vermontville Woman’s Club will hold its annual meeting Monday, May 2 at the home of Mrs. William Christensen, club president, at 7p.m. It will be a salad pot-luck dinner in charge of past presidents, with Mrs. Edith Benedict in charge. Maple Grove birthday club to meet Members and guests of the Maple Grove.Birthday Club met at the Town Hall Tuesday April 19 with Diane Williams and Bernice Daniels as hostesses. Azela Spidel won the door prize. The regular business meeting followed the dinner, then all who wished took part in the White Elephant donations for the Club. Hosting our next meeting will be Beatrice Rogers and Fern Donavan. A trip to Rockford to visit places of interest is planned. Those who want to go are to meet at Beatrice Rogers home May 17 at 9:30 A.M. VERMONTVILLE RESIDENCE Luss Myer trash service is now expanding its service to cover the Vermontville area. We feature trash pickup, barrels dumped, and assorted clean-up jobs. For more information, call 517-543­ 5449, Charlotte. Card of Thanks A special thanks to the Ver­ montville & Nashville Fire Dept, and to all neighbors and friends who helped at the time of our fire. You all did a great job. The Cleo Brown Family Ava Kroger News Gresham Methodist Church Sunday, Mr. Dale Posthumus, from M.S.U. a delegate to U.S.S.R. as a Young Agriculturist Exchange program, showed slides and narrated on his recent trip to Russia, where he lived and worked on a Soviet farm. His talk was most informative and he recommended a book “The Russians” by Hedrick Smith if you are interested in life in Russia. ofFOOD VALUES COKE Helen Ackett Recently returnedfrom Toronto, Canada, where she attended 5 days of MacDonalds FISHING RODS AND REELS COTTAGE CHEESE 79* Food and Beverage 637 South Main Street Nashville • Phone 852-9833 classes at the Van Fike School of Advanced Hair Design. Helen and Sylvia Fisher are now ready to give you your own individual cut and style for... Men, Women, Giris and Boys. BEAUTY AHKeVl1eVn11 \3 SHOPPE 204 N. Main—Nashville Just call for an appointment. Ph:852-9107 �v. v The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Michigan Wednesday April 27 1977 -- Page 3 Michigan “springs in May to the editor m2 * i, Si A , S ** WS MS tew 8b ®ywaiw skyille og Uli. it W,Mike Charts nbonieftr L Man's to. Mattie trouble #Willfei ^daughter's Mh obtain attheymay home Oils AvaKrogerlfa# tortmfe firesta Kttt . Sunday, Mr. Di from M.S.U. il U.S£R.asaYoa(i Exchange je slides and mm; Io reward te me inarson who He battery ly night or triploRnihi i Another orkedomWi'. i-upfound was most to Canoil rwutiWh urn GrandRussians" k) fcr you in ii®®' The following is a letter I delivered to the superintendent of Maple Valley School District, Mr. Carroll Wolff: Dear Mr. Wolff and School board, On March 21, 1977 a special board meeting was held in the school cafeteria. This meeting was for the purpose of coming up with a reduction of programs in the school system due to failure of the millage proposal. You came up with a general summary of reductions. I feel that you have made a half hearted effort to come up with an acceptable format. Your list of suggested areas of reduction, item No. 8 in par­ ticular suggested that the possible reduction in administrative area be looked into. The very next day, March 22, 1977, the board of education approved two and three year contracts for administrators. Looks to me that you do not and did not ever intend to reduce your overhead factors but only to make weak attempts at such and continue to hammer away for more taxes. Balmy breezes scented with fruit blossoms, trees bonneted in Before you attempt to run the green, lakes and streams coming millage vote down our throats for alive with trout and salmon and the" third time, I believe the pan fish all announce that it’s voters of Maple Valley School spring in Michigan. Besides that, District would like to see an when Michigan moves into May, honest and positive approach to all kinds of great things to do reducing the school budget. Let start happening, according to the Bureau, Michigan us see: 1( A complete breakdown Travel of all expenses, itemized. 2( A Department of Commerce. This year’s Blossomtime complete breakdown of all in­ Festival at Benton Harbor-St come, itemized. 3( Complete list of all subjects, academic or Joseph will be a month long affair otherwise and their instructional with a variety of activities taking place throughout May. The relationship and class size. I still believe that there is traditional “Blessing of the featherbedding in the ad- Blossoms” will take place on minstration areas and that the May 1 and Saturday, May 21 is supervision and staff could be cut the date for the Grand Floral without harm to the educational Parada For information on other Blossomtime Month happenings, process. contact Blossomtime, Inc., Sincerely yours, Chuck Brand Benton Harbor. Other favorite festivals rolling I do feel many scare tactics out the “welcome” mat this have been used by the school to get voters to vote for more month include Tulip Time at Holland, May 11-14; the National millage. Lets all get out to the Mushroom Festival, Boyne City, next school board meeting on May 9th, and request some an­ May 14-15; and the Highland Festival and Games, Alma, May swers, before more money is ■ 28-29. spent needlessly. Highlights of Tulip Time in­ Thank You, clude the Klompen Dancers, the Chuck Brand traditional street scrubbing ceremony, and of course tht thousands ofacres of tulips in full bloom. The Wooden Shoe and Delft Factory, the Netherlands and Baker Furniture Museums, Osmonds, The Carpenters, Stevie Wonder, The Monkees, and many Windmill Island and the tulip farms are only a few of the daily more. Many new children’s attractions to enjoy. records have also been added. The Highland Festival and Some of the new books at the Games transpose you to Scotland library are: All You Need is Love complete with tartans and tam-oby Tony Palmer, (This is the shanters, the drone of bagpipes story of popular music). The and the agility and grace of lads Kitchen Craft Workbook by Ruth Roufberg; Shotgunner’s Bible by George Laycock; Chilton's Auto Repair Manual, 1977 Grand National by John Welcome; Put Out the Lights by Rae Foley; Sarah and After by Lynne Reid Banks; Hermana Sam by Paul King; Norah by Pamela Hill; Wychwood by Nicole St. John; Mirkheim by Poul Anderson; Iceberg by Clive Cussler; Howard Hughes: The Hidden Years by James Phelan. and lassies performing the traditional Scotish dances. Tossing the caber, putting the stone, soccer games and a collie dog show are some of the other colorful events scheduled to impress and entertain you. Wyandotte’s summer ethnic festival program gets under way this month with the Greek Festival, May 13-15; American Country Festival, May 20-22; and the Mexican Festival, May 27-29. The festivals are held in Yack Arena and are a delightful way to acquaint yourselfwith the flavors and customs of other cultures. Continued Page 4 OPEX LETTER Discussing death is often difficult, yet a death in the family may -create problems for survivors which may be lessened by discussion and preplanning. Funeral and burial arrangements are important and should be considered openly and frankly. Some people choose to pre­ arrange and perhaps pre­ finance a funeral, to assist their survivors after death occurs. Vermontville Public Library The library will again be a busy place on the day of the Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Festival. The Vermontville Woman’s Club will be serving tea, coffee, and cookies, so it will be a pleasant place to sit a while and rest between activities. Sixty new records have been added to our record collection. These include the sound track of such musicals as The Sting, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Scott Joplin, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sound of Music^and American Graffiti. We also have new recordings by such artists as John Denver, Neil Diamond, The Beatles, Elton John, Cher, Olivia Newton-John, Dionne Warwick, Donna Fargo, Jefferson Airplane, Kris Kristofferson, Cat Stevens, The May is the month of Michigan Wee, May 14-21. During the an­ nual eight-day observance, residents in local communities throughout the state focus at­ tention on Michigan with a variety of programs and ac­ tivities. The celebration kickoff takes place at Sturgis with the Gemutilickeits Abend, German party May 13, parade and other activities May 14. Other annual festivities coming up this month include the Country Fair of Yesteryear, May 19-22, at Greenfield Village, Dearborn; 'VoqtFUNERAL HOMES Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 iter alRussia. certificate. NASHVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS SPRING CLEAN-UP NOTICE The Village of Nashville will have one spring clean-up ONLY. Wednesday, April 27, 1977. All trash in containers at the curb will be picked up. YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT! Susan M. Corkwell Village Clerk Get it safely at AcH** Eaton Federal Savings Apex JiirO* Medicine Spoon and Loan Association Our tarings certificates earn the highest interest rates the law allows! SEE US TODAY! 10 New NON—SPILL stand prevents rolling and spilling - especially during night hours when administering medicine to a sick child. No more spilling on the nightstand - no more marring of furniture with the APEX medicine spoon. Simon Pharmacy 207 North Main Street Nashville Eaton Federal and Loan THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan - Eaton Rapids, Michigan 10UMH0UMS LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, April 27, 1977 - Page Continued from Page 3 the Fort Michilimackinac Pageant, May 28-30, at Mackinaw City; and the Grand Rapids Historic Homes Tour May 21. Carson City, Michigan, lives up to its name with Frontier Days, May 13-16, and for those who would like to just get out and into spring, the Chippewa Nature Center in Midland will hold a “Spring Free Holiday” exhibit and open house May 15. One of the most extraordinary touring art exhibitions in the country is the Michigan Artrain and it will pull into- Detroit’s Amtrak Depot for a month long lay-over from May 2-June 2. The converted railroad cars house a selection of American art of the past and present and emphasizes that art is not confined to gilt frames on the walls of museums. In addition to original works on loan from various museums and galleries, the exhibition includes, an audio-visual presentation of American photography and a studio car where Artrain staff and area artists demonstrate their talent. As long as we are on the subject of art, let’s mention a few of the other artistic happenings around the state this month. Cranbrook Festival ‘77, Christ Church Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills, will include concerts by the Boston Symphony Chamber Players, Wayne State University Chamber Choir and Greek pianist Vasso Devetzi. The Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen, will hold a Piano Festival, May 8; Jesse Besser Museum, Alpena, will feature an exhibit of 19th Century Michigan Artists, May 8-29; and theDort Music Center, Flint, will present a Sunday Afternoon Concert in the Park, May 29. Sportwise, the Pro-AMA Half­ Mile Motorcycle Race will run May 7, at the Fairgrounds, Ionia. The race will incorporate novice, junior and expert classes and there will be an admission charge. The weekend of May 21-22 will see the fifth annual running of the 4 Calendar of Events 20 Stages Rally out of Grayling, the third in a series of ten events leading to a national cham­ pionship. Performance rallying Barry County Cooperative tests the endurance of vehicle Extension Service and crew, the skill of the driver Management for and also provides colorful and April 26 exciting viewing for spectators. Success. Open to all. Community Admirers of stalwart steeds Building, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call might want to make note of two Extension Office for more in­ Michigan Horse Shows scheduled formation. for ' the State Fairgrounds, April 27 - Farm Management Detroit, May 12-15 and May 19-22. Banquet, Coats Grove Church, If you like a little faster pace, Coats Grove, 7:45 p.m. Environmental Quarter Horse Racing begins April 30 May 28 at Glendale Downs, Energy Workshop for Teachers and 4-H Leadens. Barry County Hillsdale. Iroquois The Henry Ford Museum Community Camp Theater’s Famous Early Movie Trail - 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Series has some great “flicks” May 2 - Weight Control Group, scheduled for the screen during 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. May. “Grand Hotel” leads off, May 9 - 4-H Advisory Council May 1 followed by the 1927 silent -Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Ofversion of “Seventh Heaven”, -Tice. May 9 - Weight Control Group, May 8; “The Big Sleep”, May 15; and “Another Thin Man”, May 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. May 10 - 4-H Horse Leaders 22. For rockhoundere and lapidary Meeting, 7;30 p.m., Extension enthusiasts, there will be a Gem Office. and Mineral Show at the County May 16 - Private Applicators Center Building, Kalamazoo, Pesticide testing, Extension May 7-8 and the Dearborn Gem Office, Hastings. The individual and Mineral Show, Youth Center, must have sent application to Department of Dearborn, May 21-22. You’ll find Michigan all kinds of beautifully hand­ Agriculture for appointed time. crafted items - for yourself or for 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. gifting - on display and for sale at May 16 - Weight Control Group, the Michigan Handicrafters Mall 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. Sale, Genesee Valley Center, Flint, May 11-14. And, May 28-30, you’re invited to help Tuscarora Township celebrate their 100th birthday at Indian River. VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS That gives you some ideas of Luss Myers Trash Service is now the great “see and do” things expanding its service to cover the waiting for you in Michigan. For Vermontville area. We feature a complete list of what’s hap- trash pickup, barrells dumped, pening in May, and the warm and assorted clean up jobs. For weather months ahead, write for more information Call (517) 543­ a free copy of the Michigan 5449. Charlotte. Calendar of Travel Events from the Travel Bureau, Michigan WANTED BABYSITTER: 8 a.m. Department of Commerce, Box to 5 p.m. for 2 children to come into the home, over 22 years of 30226, Lansing 48909. age. Ph. 726-1026 Vermontville (5­ 3) ~ _____________ Phone 945-9554 Need a Carpenter or Contractorroofing, gutters-- Langham for Want-ads! Remodeling. Ph. (517) 852-9300 (4-26) Action Ads We would like to Introduce Our New Gals at Jodi Spicer available for appointment Barb Byington available for appointment Wed. & Sat. 9 to 5 Fri. 4 to 7 p.m. Mon. & Tues. 9 to 4:30 A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative SUMMER JOBS - A bill im­ plementing Governor Milliken’s proposal for summer jobs for young people has been introduced in the Senate as SB 422. It would provide $10 million to employ some 6,000 youths in a variety of outdoor jobs. VANISHING SPECIES - The House is about to take action on HB 4266, which would repeal Michigan’s presidential primary. If enacted, this would be the primary’s second “death”; it was killed after the 1928 election, then revived in time for 1972. POLITICAL REFORM - The legislature will soon consider bills to implement sections of the erstwhile 1975 Reform Act. HB 4044 covers interest conflicts and political ethics; HB 4469 would more closely monitor the ac­ tivities of lobbyists. PRISON PROBLEMS This week the legislature will receive the Governor’s recommendations for easing current overcrowding in Michigan prisons. A pending lawsuit would have the courts order a plan; other proposals are for $435-million bonding program to build new prisons, and for conversion of a former warehouse, seminary, or Air Force base to be prisions. NEW BUSINESS - One of the first things the House did after returning from Easter recess w s to pass Senate Resolutions 80, calling for establishment of paper recycling procedures for the House and Senate. Great quantities of paper are now merely thrown away. SMALL BUSINESS - A Small Business Resources Conference will be held this Tuesday, 'April 26, at Long’s Convention Center in Lansing. Participants will learn of available assistance for small businesses from state and federal agencies, and from private groups. BUDGET FUND - Now that much of the new budget has been reviewed, the legislature may soon begin consideration of Governor Milliken’s proposal for a budget stabilization fund. This would put surplus state money in good years into a special fund to be used when the state is hardpressed for income, as in recession years. The likely bill is SB 42. EFFICIENCY SAVINGS Over half of last November’s recommendations by the Michigan Efficiency Task Force have been, or are in the process of being, implemented, allowing state government to avoid $73 million in annual expenditures. More savings should come in the near future. APPLES TO ASIA - A recent tour of seven Asian countries and Australia by a Michigan Agriculture Department official has produced man^ potential foreign orders for pork tongues, duck feet, beef tenderloins, Michigan wine and various fruits and vegetables. Card of Thanks The family of Clyde Cheeseman wish to thank all the friends and relatives for their thoughtfulness and for the prayers throughout the year when he was ill at home. A special thanks to those who visited him and to the nurses,who cared for him at the Medical Care Facility. Our thanks to Mr. Vogt for his care and help and Rev. Rhoder and Rev. Sherman for their prayers and messages. Our thanks for all the beautiful flowers and plants and cards. Also the Pallbearers. We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the lovely lunch and the country chapel for the use of its church basement. Helen Cheeseman Mr. and Mrs. George Cheseman and Family Mr. and Mrs. John cheeseman and Family Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Harrison and Family Come in and meet them yourself and let them give you a new look for spring. Nancy’s Hours: Mon. Tues., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Laurie’s Hours: Thursday & Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0330 Open 7 Days a week beginning May 2 JOHNSON'S FURNITURE 112 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE PHONE: 852-9594 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan. Wednesday, April27, 1977 - Page 5 Jerry Ford leader dog story Michigan pleasure boating course The Golden Retriever, puppy will graduate.” Attention students who are 12 to “Jerry”, contributed by the During the course of training, 16 years of age or that will be 12 family of President Gerald Ford “Jerry” was seen by thousands years of age this summer. The will soon graduate as a Leader of pedestrians and friends of the Eatdn County Sheriff’s Depart­ Dog after completing four Leader Dog program. He seemed ment Marine Division will be months of concentrated training.to expect attention and was an conducting a Michigan pleasure “Jerry”, son of Liberty, extremely friendly trainee. boating course on April 27th, May trained very well despite all the The blind recipient of Leader 2nd and May 4th in room A-3 in special interest in the now Dog “Jerry” is Homer LeBlond Maple Valley Jr-Sr High School. famous animal. The puppy, was of North Bay, Ontario, Canada. This course is free of charge, placed in a 4-H foster home for a He is 36 years of age and was and is required to certify 12 to 16 year. Miss Lisa Jensen xof blinded by an explosion at age 18. year olds to operate motorboats Kalamazoo, Michigan, following The । Ferris Lions Club of North without adult supervision. guidelines issued by the school, Bay made all the arrangements Since this course will be limited did an excellent job of providing for his enrollment. Mr. LeBlond’s to twenty students a sign up sheet loving care for Jerry” and first statement was, “Why didn’t is available in the office. gladly turned the dog over the the I do this 18 years ago? ” He had no If it is necessary an additional Leader Dog School at the age of idea a Leader Dog could do so course will be sponsored at a one year, in spite of her close much for horn. Homer is active in later date. Students should bring attachment. (Approximately 260 several associations of blind a pen or pencil with them to class. puppies are being raised in foster people and is the treasurer of one. homes in Michigan.) The Ford This new-found mobility will ATTENTION HOMEMAKERS family was kept informed of the make this man even more inxpeeces wo g w Experiences working with progress of the puppy. Susan dependently active in the com-other women in party plan? Ford" wrote, “We’re looking munity. MERRI MAC TOY SHOWS has forward to the day when our openings for Supervisors in your area. Hire and train Ladies to Demonstrate Top Quality toys and giftware. No investment, no delivering or collecting. Call collect to Ann Baxter, (319) 556­ 8881 or write MERRI-MAC, 801 Wednesday the commissioners are made of the assessments of Jackson, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. of Eaton County adopted the 1977 the 16 townships and 6 cities to (5-3) equalized value of $510,720,701, as indicate the level of assessment . For Want Ads — Phone recommended by the and the total value of each ' 945-9554 Hastings equalization committee. It is jurisdiction. subject to review and approval by the State Tax Commission uauus interested in Lconrotinurainjng |1 ana otner aspects ot i Watergate eras. education, the fal »“•............ before it becomes the 1977 State Equalized Value, which is the action base for the property taxes levied this year. In 1976 the State ite House Equalized Value of Eaton County lated was $469,715,404 which was a i new White $41,005,297 less than the value >ol is in adopted for 1977. tat. I so it The increased equalized value resulted from changing values of existing properties plus new il counsel n, who is property. New property includes iect, Mid the new buildings, new land sub­ estimated $300, estimated$300, divisions, increased assessable paid for by Mu' . equipment and inventories. ig drive. The increases of value of 1 at . existing properties are measured raised, the ted annually by the equalization department. Each year, surveys GARAGE SALE: April 29 & 30, Desk, occasional chair, TV, AMFM stereo with record player, good clean antique chair & many other useful household items, located 4 miles S. of Nashville on M-66 Ph. 852-9 06.% WANTED:. General housecleaning by the day. 852­ 9244, Nashville. (5-3) FOR SALE: 1970 Chevrolet pickup 3 speed transmission, high gas mileage, camper top can be seen at 627 S. Clinton, Charlotte 543-0582.. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) WELCOME TO THE VERMONTVILLE e&j I ( Eaton County commissioners adopt recommended ‘77 equalization [ Trumble Agency ^Auto-Owners Insurance I LifeHomeCarBusmess | 178 S. Main St, Vermontville, Bitch. . 517-726-0634 |.w«hivu tMM 1] tain food supplements, along with lifting weights, were wi wi-­ ly effective in helping a weight. I would tary advice . ricnsTHe remind h 4hM eaten H wrs tAmerica question, one knov Jvelodrotr. track for safepia. bicycling. ok She SB A Anna Lindberg recovering PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL OPEN ALL DAY Inai •om ot Saturday — 9:30 to 4:30 w r At t. a H i (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt, 3, NASHVILLE Checking • Savings le ar w ■m ea nc S REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the.evening before. el ai FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING nd nP?, PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITfD TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5T7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan a S' Safe Deposit Boxes I P?, cool Call... THE HECKER AGENCY Loans A// New. PH. 852 9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE | ctianurr Michigan National Bank Mrs. Anna Lindberg is baclr home and recuperating from a broken hip it is pleased to announce. I Michigan National Bank ople s is ear te basement din­ est of the r.ornth work therapy noon counseling chapel period completes the d activities. . iseling, O'Brien get the | etries tr thetounderlyheir drinking. rt^t dis- •; SI g||gK ijjyt conte dirt Affiliate of Michigan National Corporation witn assets in excess of $3 billion • Equal Housing Lender CHARLOTTE • 122 S. Cochrane • 503 Lansing St. VERMONTVILLE 194 S. Main p< POTTERVILLE 320 W. Vermontville Rd aeenchildr BankAmericard RM fills th rfSrM'hrtsMlw||T ng . attractive and variety to the Member FDIC i* ot age who deplore w ■Bmething Bmething minted® HamIc g �>Vi <Afr«» Official Calendar of Events Activities and Program ' The Chamber of Commerce, Maple Syrup Corporation and members of our community hope your visit with us will be one of pleasant memories. Historical Museum: Open Friday 2-5; Saturday 9-6 and Sunday afternoon Maple Manor: Open All Day Saturday and Sunday Sheriff’s Department and Information: Trumble Agency Woman's Club Tea: Library, Saturday 2-5 Arts and Crafts: Maplewood School Saturday 9-8; Sunday 9-4 Exhibits, Demonstrations, Sales Adm. 25 cents Opera House: Old Time Melodrama, Saturday . Farmyard Zoo: Saturday 9-4 Restrooms located at various points marked X on map Talent Show: Friday, April 23 - 6:30 p.m. Stage Dancing: Saturday, 9:00 p.m. Round - Opera House (Rod Rodriguez Band) Square - Maple Valley High School - 7:30 -11:30 Callers: Bud Gillaspie, Gib Strickland Cuer: Artha Shaw Producers selling syrup Saturday and Sunday Friday, April 29,1977 6:30 Downtown Stage Committee: Barb Musser and Martha Christensen Saturday, April 30,1977 Ma; Bring 3 ‘Big’M5 Pancakes^ Thousands^.;' food that will As usual, th^ queen, square*3 e* maple syrup. ' Carnival ri.ife ... The kids can . . Vermontvillea^ a^'C Displays houses left iniThe Arte and and^ weaving, ' 9:30 9: 35 lnvocation:.Rev. Gerald Salisbury, Methodist Church Greetings: Vermontville Village President Reinhart Zemke, Pres. Syrup Fest. Assoc. Doug Kelsey, Pres. Cham, of Commerce 9:45 ‘ Talent Show Winners Three Third Place Winners 10: 30 Children's Parade: Mr. and Mrs. Gene Fisher, Chairmen 11: 00 Presentation of Queen and Court Queen: Shirley O'Dell Alternate: Brenda Harris Crowning of 1977 Queen by 1976 Queen Kim Zemke and Milton Lamb Maple Valley Chorus • Second^lace Talent Winners, 3 Divisions 12: 00 Announce, winners of Maple products and Festivel contest. Visit the concessions and exhibits. Try Maple products. 12:30 Honor: Milton Lamb, A Syrup Festival Founder 1:00 Grand Parade: Steve Rathburn, Chairman and Parade Announcer Theme: "Vermontville: From Sweet Beginnings" 1: 30 Counselors Quartette - Montague, Michigan 2: 45 First Place Talent Winners - 3 Divisions 3: 00 Pony-Pulling: at rear of west side stores 3:15 Band Concert: Maple Valley Band - Steve Hale, Dir. 4: 00 The Klogging Kids from Kalamazoo 7:30 Square Dance, Maple Valley High School 9:00 Round Dance, Opera House LKeifmt toM Roigohnt , BeA’^W g. . PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE Sunday, May 1,1977 Union Church Services - congregational Church 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dayid Fleming, Congregational Church Rev. Gerald Salisbury, Methodist Church Band Boosters will serve pancakes 7:00 a.m. Sugar Hut will serve meals Sat. & Sun. BBQ ribs and chicken, Ver. Lions Club Sun. 10:00 a.m. Dora's Place Open Fri., Sat. & Sun. all day Arts and Crafts, Maplewood 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. The New Knapp,Family Entertainers of Lyons, Michigan 12:00 noon to 1:00 p .m. Woodchopping t .nn ~ ~ Pancake Derby ♦J™ vQS bee"P,anne<1i around an early American » hX T10" T10" ,lha?S wi”” be bewearin9 old time dress , lha?Swi to your t help make the days more festive. These residents are7 guides and resource people for the two days. The folloftL, Michigan NA, 194S. Main,C 72** in Trowbridge 130S. Main.K 7264T ty Vermontrilltk 131 S. Main. V 7»H ‘ | 9C9aRrle’se SduSptesi 999ReedSt. j �S el com e to the ‘77 pie S yrup F esti val IIS WEEKEND! ■ - NS, To M-43 , _ _ _ __ e family there's something for everyone L 'WkX SkS > Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 29,30 and May 1 • Rides • Maple Syrup • Parades • and More! S'11*!! S eople are expected to come from miles around to partake in all the activities and good offered at the .1977 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival this weekend. estival will feature the Grand Parade, musical entertainment, the crowning of the d round dances, and most of all lots of good food including pancakes topped in pure nd helicopter rides wilt again be offered for the kid§ and the young-at-heart. >e baby barnyard animals with their mothers at the Farmyard Zoo sponsored by the ior Farmers 4-H Club. ng Michigan History will be exhibited at the Opera House, one of-the oldest opera higan. Old-Time melodramas will also be presented at the old building. rafts Exhibit will once again be an outstanding show. Crafts that will include spinning, riing, leatherwork, woodworking and much more. lin the fun in the pleasant surroundings of Vermontville stival Queen and her Court MR RPfetAssx The Key to Our Village 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. n. X Maplewood School - Craft exhibits and demonstrations Maple Manor - Syrup making demonstrations Methodist Church - Chicken Barbecue dinners Museum - Exhibits on early Vermontville Congregational Church - Beef and Pork dinners American Legion (upstairs) - Pancakes and sausage Fire Barns - Pancakes and Sausage Opera House - Old Time Melodrama-Saturday Dance at 9:00 p.m. Sat. Night Farmyard Zoo - Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Saturday only Masonic Temple - Hot beef and hot turkey sandwiches Masonic Temple open all day for relaxing. Use back stairway Location of restrooms FOOD IS SERVED Band Boosters Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Sausage serving all day Saturday, Sunday at Fire Barn. Sugar Hut Cafe Serving Meals & Short Oders Dairy King Sandwiches, Ice Cream. United Methodist Church Barbecue Chicken, serving starts at 11 A.M. Saturday Congregational Church Roast Beef and Prk, Biscuits and Gravy (family style)... serving starts at 3 p.m. Saturday. American Legion Pancakes and Sausage...serving all day in the American Legion Hall, Saturday above the bank. Order of Eastern Star' Hot Turkey & Hot Beef Sandwiches...serving Saturday from 11 A.M. Vermontville Lions Club Barbeque Ribs and Chicken 10 a.m. Sunday 'I976QueenKim JDivim roductsondFestivel sand exhibits. Try estiWFounder leetBeginnings" je.Michig°n ffiions e stores d-Siew^ ox, Queen Shirley O'Dell, Julie Shook, Brenda Harris alternate, and Denise Fossett BO School I* till iM Chu^ Itch ig Merchants gave their support for this advertisment anal Bank Security National Bank Nancy’s Beauty Shop 11^ jrmontville SouihMain, Nashville 852-0790 157 S. Main, Vermontville Service $ot.^' rmontville 1■ *£,XMware W The Vermontville Chamber of Commerce, the Vermontvillte Womens Club, the March of Dimes, and the Scouts will also be serving food at the festival. A frmontville 11 i Market ^«iMoshville ^ 726-0330 Maple Valley Implement Johnny’s Food Mart 737 Sherman, Nashville 852-1910 160 S. Main, Vermontville Maple Valley News 112 E. Court St, Hastings 945-9554 Jack’s Standard Service 209 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0589 Come one Come all! 726-0640 Johnsons Furniture 112 N. Main, Nashville 852-9594 See you at the Festival! Eaton Federal Savings & Loan South Main, Nashville 852-1830 |Vt W* V* /V* �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Michigan. Wednesday, April 27, 1977 - Page 8 GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILERS & FOLD DOWNS-Shell camp truck Still available to order at the campers, parts and service. Reminder, 112 E. Court St., Quality Products, 422 Allegan SL, Hastings. (tfh) Plainwell, ML, Ph. 685-8781. 5-17 The theme for Grange Week this year on April 24-30, is “Community Involvement for All Ages,” and is typical of the kind of service the Grange offers rural America. Organized in 1867, the Grange has been a steadfast spokesman for family farmers. It is the country’s only fraternal farm W 50 lb. Bag PURINA DOG CHOW Small fee for tuberculin testing Effective immediately, per Board of Health action, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department will be charging a $2.00 fee for tuberculin skin testing for those individuals who need the test as a requirement for employment. This charge is only for the tuberculin testing. If anyone has questions, please call the Health Department, (517) 543-2430. Now Stocking... PEERLESS PET FOODS Farmer’s Feed Service 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings - Ph. 945-9926 Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. Rear Farm Tires: ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT QUALITY vc oZz0 DISCOUNT Cash & Carry FREE MOUNTING (in the store) SIZE PLY F.E.T. 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OPEN: Mon. 8a.m. to 8 p.m. for your convenience Tues. - Fri; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ■ For appointment call 945-9411 group and was the first organization of any kind to admit women on an equal basis with men. Maple Leaf Grange is holding an open meeting Saturday April 30th at their hall on M-66 at 8:30 p.m. The public is invited and members are inviting friends to this meeting. Doris Holcomb, Lecturer, will plan the program and following the meeting refreshments will be served. Doris Puffpaff and Arlene Cheeseman will serve on the coffee committee. Mrs. Wayne Ingold will put on a one-person performance as Mary Poppins at the Nashville United Methodist Church MotherDaughtej- Banquet Tuesday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. The banquet will be at the Community House on State Street. Mrs. Ingold, from the United Methodist Church in Wyoming, Michigan, has been portraying Mary Poppins at area churches for several years. The banquet dinner will be'a pot-luck meal with meat, drink and table service furnished. Hecker Insurance Agency honored The Hecker Agency, Nashville, an Independent insurance representative, has been honored as a 1977 Merit Award Winner by the board of Time Insurance Company, Milwaukee-based life and health insurer. This year 488 of Time’s 4,100 Independent agencies qualified for the award, according to W. E. Jordens, Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing. The Merit Award is presented an­ nually to those agents who have shown exceptional ability in the areas of service to clients, product knowledge, and sales activity during the previous year. Time Insurance Company organized in 1892, is represented in 45 states and the District of Columbia. MEMBER Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley NewsNashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by •Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers.. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. NOTICE MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP The Maple Grove Township Board Meeting will be held on the -1st Wednesday of each month at 8 O'Clock p.m. April - September will be held at the Township Hall. October March will be held at the board member's homes. For places, please contact, one of the following board members: Ted McKelvey, 852-1951; Mary Jarrard, 852-9263; Joyce Starring, 852-9460; Duane Hamilton, 852-9208; Richard Bassett, 758-3134. Mary Jarrard Maple Grove Township Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, April 27.1977 - Page 9 Declaration of economic injury disaster loan area announced in Michigan Raymond L. Harshman, District Director of the Michigan District Office of the Small Business Administration, an­ nounced today that SBA will accept loan applications pur­ suant to Section 321 of the Con­ solidated Farm and Rural Development Act from small businesses located in Allegan, Barry, Cass, Chippewa, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ionia, Oceana, Ottawa, Sanilac, Shiawassee and Van Buren counties, Michigan. This action was taken as a result of abnormal accumulation of snow and ice, resulting from a series of blizzards and snowstorms during the period Janurary 26 - 31. Businesses applying for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance will be required to submit documentation showing POSITION OPEN FOR PART SPINET CONSOLE PIANO FOR TIME Nursery school teacher, SALE:-.Wanted: Responsible must be certified, send letter of party to take over piano. Can be application to Maple Valley Co-op seen locally. Write Mr. Powers, nursery, P.O. Box 236, Nashville, Box 327, Carlyle, Illinois 62231. MI 49073. (5-3) the extent of economic injury suffered directly attributable to WANTED: Outside painting 23 the adverse conditions during the years experience. Also want above mentioned dates. Funds gardens to plow in Nashville received from these loans may be vicinity. No Sunday calls please. used to provide working capital Ph. LaVerne Stierley 852-9059. and pay financial obligations that (5-3) a small business would otherwise have been able to meet if it were not for the adverse weather during that period. SBA’s economic injury loans may be made for up to 30 years duration at 6 % percent interest rate. The closing date for Economic Injury Loans for this disaster is December 2,1977. For further information contact SBA Disaster Assistance Office, 515 McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226. Phone: (313) 226-4030. FOR SALE:'New Rowe sofa plaid, blue and green, $198. Johnson’s Furniture, 112 N. Main, 852-9594. BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726-0129. Ph. 945-9554 for Action-Ads Music Center’s SCANNER SHE the first News of our Servicemen Marine Lance Corporal Robert L. Heath, whose wife, Christine, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver E. Nelson of Vermontville, has reported for duty with Force Troops, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, Marine Corps Base Twenty nine Palms, Calif. He joined the Marine Corps in July 1975. Marine Private First Class William N. Zimmerlee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett H. Zimmerlee of 1093 Battle Creek Road, Charlotte, has completed the. Basic Supply Stock Control Course. The seven-iyeek course was conducted at the Marine Corps Service Support School at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The course was designed to prepare students for future assignment to supply administration and operation duties. Students received instruction on the use of supply publications and catalogs, plus preparation and filing of naval correspon­ dence and directives. Their studies centered on the procedures used in the Marine Corps to receive, issue, control and account for government property. A 1969 graduate of Charlotte High School, he joined the Marine Corps in October 1976. Marine Second Lieutenant Randal B. Van Dyke, whose wife Lynnette is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Eldred of 9087 Brookfield Road, Charlotte, was graduated from the Basic School. The Basic School is located at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command in Quantico, Va. It is designed to prepare newly-commissioned officers for assignment to the Fleet Marine force and em­ phasizes the duties and responsibilities of a rifle platoon commander. The training included in­ struction on land navigation, marksmanship, tactics, military law, personnel administration, Marine Corps history and traditions, communications and the techniques of military in­ struction. During the 21-week course, leadership by example and teamwork were^tressed and the students participated in a demanding physical conditioning program. A 1974 graduate of Olivet College, with a bachelor of arts degree, he joined the Marine Corps in June 1976. These Prices for In-Stock Radios ONLY! 8 Channels — Dual Band Model ACT-M 8H/L With slide-switch volumn and squelch control, complete with detachable telescope antennas, built-in speaker, mobile mounting bracket, AC and DC power cords. External speaker terminals and standard antenna jack on back panel. ZT®^»6 — 8 Channels — Dual Band Model ACT-E 8H/L B Terri Lowe grads Cum Laude at Alma Among Alma College graduates who received their degrees with honors at the college’s 90th year Com­ mencement on April 16 was Terri D. Lowe of Vermontville. Miss Lowe, daughter of Carla Pentecost of 117 N. Ionia, Ver­ montville, and Richard Lowe of North Carolina, received a bachelor of arts degree cum laude. 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Delivered with AC power cord, antennas, back panel speaker terminals and antenna jacks. Operates AC or DC. Insulation Blower for rent lots of Insulation •z in stock. ’70" $ 1 AQ95 'HtA'dy Over 5 Years Experience With CB Radios Randall'S Umber Co 219 S. State Street ★ NASHVILLE • ’it j Music Center ...and Radio /hack yy StatG StPGGt Hastings Phone:945-4284 �Th. Mopi. Volley Hew* Hoofwille. Midugon. Wodnoodoy. April 27.1977 - Pag. 10 Backyard fruit tree pest control Each Disease Control - Begin Producing quality fruit from es requires requres at first sign of new growth backyard fruit trees stringent nsect and disease (usually between April 15 and control combined with a good May 1 in Michigan) and applyl san tation program. tspray once or twice a week until When several trees are in- trees bloom. Twice a week apmolved, use a cormeebsinaatrioe n no-f plications are necessary only pesticide sprays for controlling during rainy weather Materials - Captan, Captan (50 ( percent backyard fruit tree pests Outstand ng results can be obtained wettable powder). Ratio of water to insecticide: 1 by following this spraying gallon: 2 Tablespoons.. 10 schedule: Gallons: I’A Cups. 100 Gallons: 2 pounds. Spring Spraying - Begin after flower petals fall, applying sprays once a week until about June 5. Materials - Captan, 150 percent See you at the wettable powder). Plus '77 Syrup Festival Malathion (25 percent wettable powder) Plus Methoxychlor (50 wettable powder). Bring the family percent Ratio of water to insecticide Captan & Malathion: 1 Gallon: 2 and enjoy all the Tablespoons. 10 Gallons: I'A Cups. 100 Gallons: 2 Pounds. Festival events! Methoxychlor: 1 Gallon: 3 Tablespoons. 10 Gallons: 2 Cups. 100 Gallons: 3 pounds. Summer Spraying Begin about June 10 applying spray THE ‘VERSATILE The ultimate in automatic Wood Burning Home Heating Heat a 3 bedroom home every 10 to 14 days until one week before harvest. Materials and Ratio of water to Insecticide: Captan (50 percent wettable powder) - 1 Gallon: 2 Tablespoons. 10 Gallons: . 1V« Cups. 100Gallons: 2 Pounds. Plus Malathion (25 percent wettalbe powder) - 1 Gallon: 2 Tablespoons. 10 Gallons: I1/* Cups. 100 Gallons: 2 Pounds. OR Sevin (50 percent wettable emulsible concentrate) 1 Gallon: 2 Teaspoons. 10 Gallons: i/2 Cup. 100 Gallons: 1 Quart. Kelthane should be used only once a month. Omit Kelthane from the second spraying each month. It should be applied only three times (approximately June 10, July 8 and Aug. 5). No insecticide sprays should be applied while the fruit trees are in bloom because insecticides may damage the blossoms and will kill bees needed for pollination. If you have only a few trees, you may find it more convenient to buy a prepared fruit tree spray mixture. Several different brands are available at garden supply stores. All should be applied according to manufacftowder)-1 Gallon: 3 Tablespoon. 10 Gallons: 2 Cup. 100 Gallons: 2; Pounds. OR Kelthane (35 percent wettable powder) - 1 Gallon: 1 Tablespoon. 10 Gallons: % Cup. 100 Gallons: 1% pounds. OR Diazinon (25 percent on 1/2 face cord of wood per week Large enough to do f the whole job of : home heating. : Engineered for long • < life, maximum efficiency • and versatility. i As long as you'fire ! your 'Versatile' no ; other fuel is needed and • when you fail to fire it, • your existing forced j air furnace operates 1 as it always has done. Use the "Hot Water Loop with Circulating Pump" an option, with your 'Versatile' and make your hot water free as you heat your house. Barry-Eaton District Health Department to hold immunization clinic Is your child fully protected against diphtheria, polio, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella? If not, check with your doctor or health department. To remain unvaccinated is a risk no child should face. Based on the American Academy of Pediatrics recom­ mendations, the measles vaccine will be given at 15 months of age. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department announces that they will be having an all day immunization clinic at the Health Department, 528 Beech Street in Charlotte on May 4 from 9 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 3:30 p.m. THE NASHVILLE LOAN CLOSET has sick room and Available From KEN CONKEY Vermontville, Michigan Phone 517-726-0240 See The Display At The Maple Syrup Festival convalescent supplies available to those who might need them. Such items as crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, commodes, and others are available. These items may be borrowed, at no charge. We do ask that they be returned in the same good condition as when they were taken out. For further information, contact Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes at 852-1978. All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Bud’s Duds Annual Maple Syrup Festival Square Dance Saturday, April 30,1977 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Maple Valley High School Gymnasium on Nashville Hwy. Bud Gillaspie, caller Darwin Stanley, guest caller. Artha Shaw, cueing rounds. Refresh­ ments & finger foods furnished. Door Prizes & 50-50 raffle. Everyone Welcome! Community events... Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival dinner will start at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 30, at the Vermontville Congregational church. The family style dinner will feature roast beef, ham, home made biscuits and maple syrup, home made pies. Adults $3.75 and children under 12 $2.00. Mother-Daughter Banquet May 2-6:30 p.m. Nashville United Methodist Community House Pot Luck with meat, beverage, and table service furnished. The program ‘‘Mary Poppins.” Remember the Vermontville Cub Scouts will have a taco & coke booth at the Syrup Festival this Sat. April 23. Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. covered. For fruit trees in full turers’ directions. Many types .and sizes of leaf, use the following chart to sprayers may be used. For small determine the amount of spray: plantings of only a few trees, a Age Hgt. Spread Amt. compressed air sprayer of three- (yrs) (ft.) (ft.) (gallons) to five-gallon capacity is 1-4 5-8 3-6 14-1 8-12 4-9 1-3 recommended. Trombone or 5-10 10-15 12-18 8-15 4-8 slide-type sprayers should be 15.up 8-10 used only for plantings of three or 0verl5 18.up ur trees. rees. Good sanitation is also imfour For plan.tings of up to 12 trees, portant for fruit tree pest control. a wheelbarrow-type sprayer is Fallen fruit should be picked up suggested. Larger plantings and destroyed. This breaks the should be treated with some type chain in the lifecycle of many .pests and will benefit your trees of power sprayer. Care should be taken using in the long run. sprayers that attach to your Remove the fruit at least once garden hose. These types do not weekly. Softer varieties of fruit always perform satisfactorily. decompose more rapidly and Trees should be sprayed should be collected twice a week thoroughly. All parts of the tree to prevent the escape of pests into from the ground up to the highest the soil. leaves For more information on pest leaves should should be be generously generously covered. Continue spraying until management for backyard fruit a noticeable amount of spray is trees, contact your county dripping from the tree, and make Cooperative Extension Service sure both sides of the leaves are office. NOTICE Citizens of Vermontville Area Maple Tree Planting is being planned in the Village of Vermontville for the 1st week of May. Wanted people to help transplant trees. Wanted Maple sapplings suitable for transplanting. People willing to help transplant trees or donate trees should call .......................... 7260569or 7260148 Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St,Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 Federal Granulated FERTILIZER! 14-14-14 and 6-24-24 POTASH and UREA ...we have spreaders I Lawn & Garden Supplies FERTILIZER AT SAVINGS WEEDKILLERS* SPRAYS INSECTICIDES* DUSTS SPRAYERS & SPREADERS LAWN SEED MIXES STRING BEANS • PEAS SWEET CORN • WAX BEANS FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 PURINA CHOWS ■ �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Michigan. Wednesday. April 27, 1977 -- Page 11 From Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Algoma Central Railway the gateway to yesterday — ' through which it passes for an Algoma Central tour ticket is also a front row seat to a panorama of wilderness alive, in full colour and by, uninterrupted commercial breaks. Algoma Central’s Wilderness 'Tour to Agawa Canyon provides all of this and takes but a day of the traveller’s time. , The train ride, in total 228 miles, is a first for many of those who take the trip during the summer vacation period. After Labour Day a different age group boards the train. Thus for five months each year Algoma Central’s tour train, is a paradox, the completion of a full circle or the backward motion of a pendulum. Is it the train or is it the environment which brings these thousands to ride, to look and many to return to ride and look again. The train is equipped with ‘ reasonably modern, air- , The clickity clack of rail car wheels as they pass over each rail joint and the lonesome wail of a locomotive whistle are slowly slipping out of the travel world of today. Meanwhile a nostaligia toward the past, of things that were and now are not is daily gaining a momentum like that of a trans­ continental passenger train brushing aside the night in an effort to reach its destination on schedule. The Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario depot of the Algoma Central Railway is the gateway to yesterday. From June 1 to October 10, the railway operates a daily tour train service between its southern terming! in Sault Ste. Marie, northward one hundred miles to scenic Agawa Canyon thousands Tlock to pay homage to the past* Their supplication is not only to the train but to the environment 5 ealth-wise conditioned picture window coaches and has one or two dining cars, dependent on the number of patrons on any particular day. The ride is comfortable. The passengers are relaxed, freed from the responsibilities of highway travel. There is not even an opportunity for concern from back seat drivers as very little other rail traffic is scheduled to conflict with the tour train’s operation. The trip itself is of nine hours duration for the train sets a leisurely pace on its northward journey 114 miles to Agawa Canyon. At the Canyon there is a two hour stop-over before the 31^ hour return trip to Sault Ste. Marie. The train takes leave of the city by a circuitous route. The depot is centrally located and the track encircles one half of the city travelling west, then north and again east, before making its final directional change and heading into the hinterlands of Lake Superior. Once into what is called Algoma Central Coqntry the train meanders in a general northerly direction around lakes and beside streams, crossing rivers and valleys and twisting between the rugged rock faced hills of Ontario’s Laurentians. The scenery enroute is superb. The lakes blue with dancing waters. The rivers swift or lazy as the terrain dictates. The hills ever changing in colour. At Agawa Canyon, the railway has created a natural park setting where the Canyon floor is most verdant. Here you may picnic, fish or explore the rugged rock faces. faces. There There is is a rock tremendous lookout to climb and nature is everywhere. The park is situated on a large bend of the Agawa River. The rail line and the Agawa River are the only forces to penetrate the Canyon since time began and they meet in head on conflict each spring when the warm sun melts the snows on the awesome Canyon cliffs. At Canyon, there is an abundance <of fresh pure water which manifests itself in several mighty waterfalls and many delightful trikles. This is nature unspoiled, unpolluted, accessible, yet inaccessible. The train, the Canyon, the people - they come to ride and to look and they hope that when they return to look again all will be the same. Each season brings something different to this land. It is indeed a land for all seasons. For this reason the railway people have recently started a winter operation. During the months of January, February and March Algoma Central's Snow Train operates in sun or storm each Saturday and Sunday carrying rail fans, nature lovers, photographers and what have ’ you into a winter wonderland bf snow and ice. For those who remember the hay day of the railway passenger train, for those who have never experienced a train ride, there is still time. For the city dweller the lush forests and mountainous terrain of Algoma Central Country, the freshness of the air and the sparkling lakes and streams are a blessed change from the cluttered urban environment. We’re counting on you. Red Cross. The Good Neighbor. > > By Marylou Blosser, RN The Boss Is Back! Healthful Diet Worrying about overweight is a very popular pastime. The early teen years are none too early to be thinking of the good nutrition that will lower risk of artherosclerotic heart disease in later years. The American Heart Asso­ ciation states that about 20 million Americans have some form of heart and blood vessel ailment. Their susceptibility started building up in their earlier years. Diets rich in saturated fat and cholesterol, and too little exercise result in their poundage reaching the overweight level. Researchers have found fatty deposits in the arteries of teenagers and even young children. Parents should be­ come conscious of the highsaturated, high fat cholesterol problems and be aware that they have a great responsi­ bility to do something about it early in their child's life. Good eating habits formed early in life are the best preventatives to overweight. A balanced, adequate diet is one which supplies all the needs of the body. “The Basic Four” is a good guide to a healthy diet. Each person should have one or two glasses of milk a day, At a Low,Low Price! The Boss 1000 • 2 Fan speeds. • Translucent color • 3 Heat settings two servings daily of meat or meat substitute, four or more servings of enriched or whole­ grain bread or cereals, .and four servings a day of vege­ tables and fruits, including at least one citrus fruit. Here are some suggestions for cutting down on choles­ terol and saturated fats (1) Switch from whole milk to low-fat or skim milk. (2) Change to corn or soy oil for cooking. (3) Cut dowg on eggs (egg yolk is very high in cholesterol). (4) Replace but­ ter with polyunsaturated mar­ garine. While there is still no iron­ clad way to prevent artherosclerotic heart disease, we can reduce the risk. Children stand to benefit most of all, by learning early in life to avoid eating patterns that could lead to heart disease in adult­ hood. A community service of the Health Department, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. om | 'P'uct 3 Mfg. suggested retaiP24.99 (( (lTlCTlC1 Tl of ITOy CRUORFLEINSGSIOIRNOANL P • Unbreakable heating element » Safety pilot light b 3 position switch b Teflon coated b Swivel cord ’1295 — Razor’s Edge... The Professional Shop Complete hair care services for both sexes. Comple • Styling • Permanents •Frosting •Coloring •Highlighting Redken Professional Hair Care Products |Q |L|,B QjlQ TUESDAY thru SATURDAY Located: Above Birke's Shoe Si HAIRDESIGNERS �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, April 27,1977 - Page 12 raw Johnny’s Food Mart welcomes everyone to the 1977 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. The folks at Johnnys wish all the community organizations well on their ryioney making projects during the village's biggest weekend of the year. Congratulations and success is also extended to the syrup pro­ ducers who help make the festival possible. Serving food at the Festival will be: Band Boosters Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Sausage serving all day Saturday, Sunday at Fire Barn. Sugar Hut Cafe Serving Meals & Short Orders Dairy King Sandwiches, IceCream. United Methodist Church Barbecue Chicken, serving starts at 11 A.M. Saturday. Congregational Church Roast Beef and Pork, Biscuits and Gravy / (family style)...serving starts at 3 p.m. Saturday. American Legion Pancakes and Sausage...serving all day in the American Legion Halt, Saturday above the bank. Order of Eastern Star Hot Turkey & Hot Beef Sandwiches...serving Saturday from 11 A.M. Vermontville Lions Club Barbeque ribs & Chicken Serving 10 A.M. Sunday. Jr. Chamber of Commerce March of Dimes Scouts Womans Club ShatiMj Corppl iments of ... Johnny's Food Mart 160 S. MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-05-04.pdf ecb230e633617466fdf3c47e4d2ac430 PDF Text Text &LL* HA<1 „so„ „ „ Y। HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY PAID pcjS!rAGe pcjr e H n I hbi S... ‘PF.UF-CH STREET liJsMMfci, HiGHKiAM , <8M8 Hostings, M^higas 49058 WY 04 4905 90 ;*'**' PERMIT NO. r Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Michigan Michigan (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) I E. Court St., Hastings, I P.O. Box A, Nashville, Volume 103 No. 51 — Wednesday May 4,1977 Thousands flock Vermontville for a taste of the “sweet” life Shirley O'Dell crowned by 1976 festival queen Kim Zemke and Milton Lamb, one of the original founders of the event. Thousands of people, some weekend campers and others out for a pleasurable afternoon, inv ded the village of Vermontville last weekend to partake in the 37th annual Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Festival. Clear skies and temperatures in the 70’s helped draw one of the largest crowds in festival history. “I think this is the best crowd I can ever remember,” said Reinhart Zemke, president of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association. Festival organizer Steve Rathburn said he was grateful for the perfect weather, and pleased with the support of the local residents ‘both young and old’. Nearly everyone in Ver­ montville made their own per­ sonal contributions to the success of the smoothly run event. The festival is always a fine example of community togetherness and cooperation. A solid wall of humanity gathered along Main Street to view the Grand Parade, in places four or five people deep. The procession featured many old parade standbys, including queens, floats, marching bands, antique cars, clowns, and much more. Riders on prancing horses, thee Eaton aon County ouny Sheriffs er s Posse, osse, mobile homes, lawn tractors, and even stray dogs and lost and confused people made their way down Main Street. All day long, people waited in line for a taste of pancakes and syrup, or one of the meals being served in town, sometimes waiting for as long as two hours. The Maple Valley Band Boosters and the American Legion provided the pancakes and sausage. The United Methodist Church served barbequed chicken, and the Congregational Church served roast beef, pork, biscuits and gravy. Many other organizations and businesses provided food or snacks. The people of Vermontville made sure nobody left town hungry. Continued page 4 People waited in lines all day Saturday for a taste of pancakes and syrup. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Michigan, Wednesday, Moy 4,1977- Page 2 Vermontville News . < by Mrs. Ava Kroger Well, the 1977 Syrup Festival is all over, but the cleaning up after the thousands who attended the perfect week-end. The Crown of Ada, Amusement Co. Michigan, provided a large variety of rides and concessions and all organizations made a good profit with the food served and other services. Long lines were waiting for the pancakes, etc., served by the Band Boosters at the fire barn, the American Legion in their hall over the bank, the chicken Bar-B-Que at the Methodist church and the beef and pork dinner at the Congregational church. Several thousands visited the Museum and many gave donations toward the restoration. Sorry, I can’t report on the program from the stage as I was busy elsewhere. The drawing for the afghan and pillow sponsored by the Historical Society was won by a Mr. Milton Myers of Manchester, Michigan, with ticket 707. Mr. and Mrs. George Firster were very unhappy by the action of a group with horses who cut the fence of their private parking lot (reserved for the antique cars) and let the horses in, who stomped holes and really messed it up. The sheriff was called and payment was made for the MOTHER’S DAY SUNDAY, MAY 8 Suggestions for Her... •Terrariums •Corsages •Fresh Flowers •Flowering Plants *Rings *Hanging Baskets •Watches •Costume Jewelry Come in and see our fine selection. Choose Early !! ORDER CORSAGES BEFORE MAY 7 VVe Wire Flowers To All Locations Nashville Flowers and Jewelry damages. Some week-end visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers Colcord, and Mr. and Mrs. Grits from Niles, at the Peabody’s; and Mrs. Kate Bartholomew, daughter Diane and four friends at Leta Nagles in a camper, and many many former residents visiting relatives. The Arts and Crafts exhibits at Maplewood School were out­ standing and showed wonderful craftmanship. Miss Esther Shepard and Mr. Phil LaFleur attended the wedding Saturday evening, April 23, of Miss Cindy Furlong to Mr. Randy Grant at the Nashville Baptist church. A reception followed at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Dee Rogers are home after their winter in Bradenton, Florida. Her sister, Mrs. Alta Williams and son Dale of Ypsilanti, spent Sunday with them. Mrs. /Myrtle Woodruff, of Lansing, called on Mrs. Nina Barnes Wednesday. Saturday visitors were Mrs. Mary Darling and son Charles of Burt; Mrs. Helen Potter of Saginaw, and Mr. Mike Linsea and friend from Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cook, of Lansing, and Mr. Dennis Waldi, of Bay City, Mr. and Mrs. Hill, of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Graham, of Ionia, and Mr. Mike Linsea of Grand Rapids, were week-end visitors at the Firsters. Mr. Jeff Swift, from Okinawa, is home for a few days with his wife, baby and parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Swift. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Garlinger and children, of East Leroy, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vineyard, of North Manchester, Ind., spent the week-end with their parents, the Mel Kivelas. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Austin, of Detroit, called on the Firsters, Saturday. Mrs. Austin is an M.D. and will finish here internship in June, and Jeffwill graduate from Michigan State this summer. They will move to a small town in northern Michigan, where she will operate a clinic especially set up for her by the community. We would like to Introduce Our New Gals at .. Notice to Village of Nashville sewer users In the next few days, engineers from Williams & Works arid local personnel will be conducting a sewer smoke testing project in your neighborhood. This investigation is required as part of the Federal Clean Water Act, administered by the En En-­ vironmental Protection Agency. The investigation Will locate areas where excess water is entering the sanitary sewer system. The smoke is not dangerous, will leave no residue, andwill not damage property. It is irritating to reathe but any ritating to breathe but ariy irritation will disappear quickly once exposure has ceased. If smoke enters your home or building, it will most likely be through leaky pipe joints, dried up drains or untrapped drains. It would be advisable to pour a pail of water down all drains that have not been used recently and cover any untrapped drains with a wet cloth held down by a weight. Plumbing systems adequately vented and properly trapped should not be affected by the test. If smoke should enter your premises through the plumbing system, it is likely that sewer gas could also enter your home. If smoke enters your premises, please contact a member of the testing crew. The Council and Administrative Staff Calendar of Events Barry County Cooperative Extension Service May 2 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office­ May 9 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Of­ fice. May 9 ~ Fair Board Meeting, Sheriff’s Office, 8 p.m. May 9 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. May 10- 4-H Horse Leaders Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. May 12 - Bull Ring, Extension Office, Hastings, 8 p.m. May 16 - Private Applicators Pesticide testing, Extension Office, Hastings. The individual must have sent application to Michigan Department of Agriculture for appointed time. 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. May 16 - Weight ControkGroup, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. May 23 - Fair Board Meeting, Sheriff’s Office, 8 p.m. May 24 - TV & Its Effect on Children, 1 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings & 7:30 p.m. at Middle School, Delton. No ' reservations necessary. 50c charge at door for meterials. Serving our country­ Marine Lance Corporal Ken­ Navy Hospitalman Mark L. Crane, son of Marjore Wickstrom neth L.. Helton, son of Mr. and of 10240 Eddy Road, Bellevue, Mrs. Charles J. Helton of 19650 was graduated from Field Karr Road, Belleville, has recently graduated from Non­ Medical Service School. The five-week course at the Commissioned Officer (NCO) Marine Corps Base, Camp School. During the course at the El Lejeune, N.C., is designed to prepare Navy hospital corpsmen Toro Marine Corps Air Station, and dental technicians for duty Santa Ana, Calif., Helton studied with Marine Corps combat units. personnel- administration, During classroom instruction, Marine Corps history and practical application periods and traditions, military courtesy plus field training exercises, he the principles and techniques of studied the fundamentals of effective leadership. Practical battlefield survival and personal application periods on elose order drill and a rigorous physical protective measures. He received instruction on fitness program complemented basic tactics and the use of their classroom instruction. A 1975 graduate of Belleville weapons for self-defense. To graduate, he was required to High School, he joined the Marine demonstrate basic proficiency in Corps in July 1975. emergency Tnedical techniques, casualty evacuation, field sanitation and preventive WANTED : General medicine procedures. housecleaning by the day. 852­ He joined the Navy in July 1976. 9244, Nashville. (5-3) NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY PENNY SUPPER SWISS STEAK AND HAM Jodi Spicer available for appointment Wed. & Sat. 9 to 5 Fri. 4 to 7 p.m. Barb Byington available for appointment SATURDAY, MAY 7 Serving 5 to 7 p.m. - Open to the Public Mon. & Tues. 9 to 4:30 Come in and meet them yourself and let them give you a new look for spring. SPRINGBROOK EGG FARM WE ARE OPEN... Nancy’s Hours: Mon. Tues., Thurs. & Fri. — 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Laurie’s Hours: Thursday & Friday — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nancy’s Beauty Shop Phone 726-0330 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK 157 S. Main, Vermontville MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. SATURDAY 8:30 A.M. to 12 NOON 3895 SWIFT ROAD NASHVILLE PHONE 852-1759 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Michigan, Wednesday, May 4, 1977 — Page 3 New books at Putnam Library The Limner by Paul Darcy Bales'. A novel set in the eastern states during the 1870’s. My Lady Benbrook by Con­ stance Gluyas. A romantic novel about the people of London during the reign of Charles II. Prisoner of Fire by Edmund Cooper. A suspense novel. Two Much by Donald E. Westlake. Mystery novel dealing with a man who becomes twins. The Finger of Saturn by Victor Canning. A novel of love and mystery. The Devil and Mary Ann by Catherine Cookson. A novel about an English family trying to better themselves during hard times. Whip by Martin Caidin. A novel of men and planes in the Pacific area during the war years. Going Like Sixty by Richard Armour. A lighthearted look at the later years of life. Loretta Lynn: Coal Miner’s Daughter by Loretta Lynn. Biography. Shanna by Kathleen Woodiwiss. A romantic novel. The Valhalla Exchange by Harry Patterson. A novel dealing with surrender bargaining during the closing days of World War n in Austria. Enduring Poles by Natsolim. The story of the Slavic people in the Great Lakes area. In Pious Memory by Margery Sharp. A light, humorous novel. One Black Summer by Barbara Jefferis. A mystery novel set in Australia. collected stories for children by Walter DeLaMare. An award winning collection. Once There was and Twice There Wasn’t by Barbara K. Walker. A collection of Turkish folktales. The Finches' Fabulous Fur­ nace by Roger W. Drury. Ages eight through twelve may enjoy this story of a very wild furnace. Country Cookbook by Farm Journal. Twenty-five years of their best recipes. Guinness Book of World Records by McWhirter. The Furniture Doctor by George Grotz. Practical in­ formation about the care, repair, and refinishing of furniture. Stuart Little by E.B. White. The story of an adventurous mouse. Danny, The Champion of the World by Roald Dahl. The story of a young boy’s relationship with his father and the adventure they share. Roots by Alex Haley. Our second copy of this saga of an American family. GRADUATION GIFT SPECIALS New Hardware to Open in Nashville The love chest. It’s the mostpersonal, cherishedpiece of furniture she ll ever own. A gift steeped in centuries ofromance and legend, a tradition that grows in its charm every year. Can you think ofa more imaginative way to say "J love you?" Jerry and Sharon Brumm, owners of the new Nashville Hardware Store, will open for business Monday, May 16. The store is located at 105 N. Main, in the building that was formerly Makers IGA. The store will be open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 to 5:30. The store will be a complete Sentry dealership, that will include a full line of farm hardware, roto-tillers, lawn mowers, and lawn and garden supplies. The Brumms will stock a full line of paints by around June 1, and will carry fishing gear by around the middle of June. The store phone number is 852-0713. Lane® (Maple Valley News photo) Action Ads ATTENTION HOMEMAKERS Experiences working with WANTED BABYSITTER: 8 a.m. other women in party plan? to 5 p.m. for 2 children to come MERRI-MAC TOY SHOWS has into the home, over 22 years of openings for Supervisors in your age. Ph. 726-1026 Vermontville (5­ area. Hire and train Ladies to Demonstrate Top Quality toys 3) and giftware. No investment, no WANTED: Outside painting 23 delivering or ) collecting. Call years experience. Also want collect to Ann Baxter, (319) 556/gardens to plow in Nashville 8881 or write MERRI-MAC, 801 vicinity. No Sunday calls please. Jackson, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. Ph. LaVerne Stierley 852-9059. (5-3) (5-3) 499 #4371 Mahogany veneers; Jacguard Gros Point fabric. Also available; ■' Maple or pine 49 x 18 —H 20-3/.8 Lane our many departments! YOUR CHOICE $98°° Choose from... • Personal Leather Goods • Scarfs & Accessories ’• Flowers & Candy •Tops & Blouses •Appliances Contemporary, #4359. Walnut veneers. 42 x 16 — H 17-1/4 • Toiletries Johnson's Furniture Purses • Glassware Variety Store ■ 115-117 N. MAIN LE 20 YEARS NEW in NASHVILLE ■Ph" ■ 7-Q7A7 7-Q7A” ”7■ ■ Early American, #4360. Tulip­ wood veneers. Also available; Maple. 42 x 16 - H 1 7-1/4. S“ni6*-H °aik/4 112 MAIN STREET Nashville, Michigan PH. 852-9594 �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, May 4, 1977 - Page 4 Continued from front An arts and crafts show was featured at Maplewood School, and helicopter rides were available behind the east side stores. Entertainment was provided by bands, dancers and singers' and other various talents. An oldfashioned melo-drama was featured all day at the Opera House. Carnival rides that dipped and whirred or twirled and spun were available for the kids or young at heart. Continued on next page PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY Helicopter rides were given for the daring and adventuresome. LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. AAAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBUC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5T7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan out the weekend. Here Maple Valley's Doug Johncock lets one fly. Police Department: Nashville Village Council Minutes The Regular Meeting of the Nashville Village Council held April 14, 1977 was called to order. All Present. The Minutes of the last regular'meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read by the clerk. Letters from Fred Cowels of the DNR and Howard Wolpe, Assistant to Senator Reigle were read. The following bills were presented and the motion made by John Mason and supported by Lois Elliston they be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Michigan Bell......................... Kent Oil Co............................ Nashville Auto Supply . Al & Pete's Sport Shop....... Amtech Corp......................... Powers Shell ................. Nashville Flower & Jewelry Bills Match Ammo....... , . -. Reynolds & Brown ................ General Electric................. Snip & Anderson......... ... The Hecker Agency............. .9917 2177.09 0892 •■ 0.00 • • ...• ® ...34/90 .J6’20 . 960.00 13.20 ...rl .45 ..35.00 Garage & Equipment: General: Consumers Power (Office)... Consumers Power (St. Lights Michigan Bell Telephone Hastings Sanitary Service.... The Heckpr Agency................ Time Insurance....................... Kelleys 5 & 10....................... County Board of Canvassers. Envelope Sales Co................... Aim International...-........... Building Officials Adm......... Cadillac & Overall Supply.... Amtech Corp............................ Chemi-Trol Chemical ... Arden Schantz....................... Maple Valley News................ ..$64.39 ..781.60 .. • 19.07 ...350.00 '• 334.00 .. • 18.00 23.76 ..263.80 ...51 -59 129.09 200.50 4.00 ... '• 9.38 73.48 .. 18.00 234.17 Parks: 6.75 Lass Motor Sales Inc................ Street Department: Share Corp................................. Rieth Riley............................... 475.20 ...86.16 LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Annual School Election of the School District will be held on Monday, June 13, 1977. The last day on which persons may register with the appropriate city or township clerks, in order to be eligible to vote at the Annual School Election called to be held on Monday, June 13, 1977, is Monday, May 16, 1977. Persons registering after 5:00 O'clock, P.M., on Monday, May 16, 1977, are not eligible to vote at the Annual School Election. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Elam L. Rockwell Secretary, Board of Education Michigan Bell (Sewer Michigan Bell (Water) Consumers Power (Tower)...... Consumers Power (Sewer)...... Consumers Power (Water)...... Vermontville Hardware............ Total Communication................ Bob's Hardware.......................... Ryan's Modern Sewer Cleanin Michigan Hydrant & Valave Co Jack Doheny Supplies Inc........ Municipal Supply Co................ Layne Northern Co.................... U.S. Postmaster........................ Lewis Schulze............... ... $18.13 6.80 10.87 .. 148.76 .388.96 .....15.65 . • • 10.00 ... 200.00 ....... 9.50 ... 207.01 ... 563.16 .6,852.67 ..... 51.88 360.00 Garage & Equipment: Kent Oil Company.................... Nashville Auto & Form Supply Cadillac Overall Supply co...... Consumers Power.................... Michigan Bell.......... i................. Powers Shell............................ Charlotte Auto Parts... I........ Aim International.................... Todd Automotive.................... MV Implement.......................... Nashville Co-op Elevator ....... $161.34 .. 87.67 6.30 ... 93.96 ... 19.39 80.00 6.00 ... 48.01 8.14 11.40 ... 15.01 Fred Timmers of Williams and Works was present. There was much discussion on the new sewer project. Motion made by Lois Elliston and supported by Forrest Babcock that the Village Council proceed in a timely fashion to accept step 2 and 3 grants. All Ayes except Ray.Hinckley and Tom Oleson. Motion Carried. Motion made by Ray Hinckley and supported by John Mason to accept the SES Evaluation and the Archelogy Survey. All Ayes except Tom Oleson. Motion Carried.' Motion made by John Mason and supported by Lois Elliston that the Council restrict, itself to do grant elgible portions only, of the sewer project. All Ayes except Tom Oleson and Ray Hinckley. Motion Carried. Sealed Bids were opened for Gasoline for the Nashville Police Department and the Department of Public Works. Bids were received from Kent Oil Co. McAllister Oil Co. and Gorman Oil Co. Ray Hinckley made the motion to accept the bid from Kent Oil Co. Supported by Tom Oleson. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Lois Elliston .and supported -by Ray Hinckley to buy uniforms for the 4 employees on the Department of Public Works; All Ayes. Motion Carried. Dennis Smith of the Hecker Agency was present to discuss undating our hospitalization coverage. Motion made by John Mason and supported by Ray Hinckley to raise our daily room rate on our hospitalization policy to $95.00 per day. All Ayes. Motion Carried., Motion made by Ray Hinckley and supported by Tom Oleson to adopt the 1977-78 Fiscal Year Budget. All Ayes except John Mason. Tim Smith Director of Public Services and Safety gave the DPW Report. Spring Clean up day will be held April 27, 1977. Anything left on the curb will be picked up. The Village has hired Ray Shanneck through the Michigan Green Thumb Program. Mr. Shanneck will start 4-14-77 and will work in the Parks. Kendal Wilcox, Chief of Police gave the Police Report. Chief Wilcox reported there will be a regional Crime Unit Meeting in May and expressed "his desire to have some of the Counqlmen attend. Motion to adjourn made by John Mason and supported by Tom Oleson.. George Frith, PresidentSusan M. Corkwell, Clerk April 28, 1977 �Honored at the festival were Maple Syrup Queen Shirley O 'dell and her court; alternate Brenda Harris, Denise Fassett, Kun Moon, Julie Shook, and Becky Fox. Milton Lamb, one of the original founders of the festival was also honored Shirley was crowned by 1976 festival queen Kim Zemke. Winners in the syrup products contest were: Maple Syrup: Mrs. Carl Gearhart, Harold and Brian Benedict, Amos Hough, Leo Malcuit, Martin Farms, Gerald Lundstrum, Cory Farms, Baker Maple Products, and Robert Betts Cakes Mrs Gearhart, first; and May Malcuit, second. Miscellaneous: Phyllis Wells and Martin Maple Products. Maple Cookies: Margaret Cook, first; Flossie Cory, second Maple Cream: Leon Malcuit, first; Mrs. Gearhart, second. Maple Candy: Mrs. Gearhart, first; Martin Maple Products, The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday May 4. 1977 — Page 5 Continued on page 6 a photo review . . The Fantastic Four...first place winners in the instru­ mental contest. The first place float trophy went to the Brownie Troop OOl Denni Sue Sleeper...first place winner of the dance competition. The Redeeming Love Quartet...first place winners of the vocal contest. The producers sold lots of syrup at the festival. Cast members of the old-fashioned melodramas at the Vermontville Opera House during the festival were left to right, Rick Winegar, Sandy Wright, Tiffany Root with daddy. Bill Root, Vickie Root, Martha Christensen, Dorothy Carringan, Marcieo Shipman, Phil Schlegel, and Barb Redmond. The director was Dorothy Carpenter. • Cosmetics Lady Schick Shaving Wand Jewelry (beads, earrings, etc) Genuine Leather Clutch Purse check register ^Simon Pharmacy1. The Arts and Craft Show at Maplewood School attracted lots of interested people. 207 Main St. 852-0845 f9 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, May 4, 1977 - Page 6 Mayor Exchange Day May 16, in Nashville Continued from page 5— second. Maple Sugar: May Malcuit, first; Cory Farm, second. Sweepstakes: Amos Haigh family, first; and Mrs. Gearhart, second. Winners in the talent contest were: Instrumental: The Fantastic Four, a Maple Valley High School rock band, first; Thumper and His Friends, second; and Freddie Richards, third. Vocal: Redeeming Love Quartet, from the Hastings Baptist Church, first; Gary Ferrell, second; and the Boys of the Oaks, third. Dance: Denni Sue Sleeper, first; Audrey Newberry, second; and Janie Soper and Jamie Wisniewski, third. Winners of the parade float contest were Brownie Troop 291, first; Brownie Troop 153, second; Vermontville Cub Scout Pack 649, third; Junior Girl Scout Troop 244; fourth, and Maplewood Elementary School, fifth. THE ‘VERSATILE The ultimate in automatic Wood Burning Home Heating Heat a 3 bedroom home on 1/2 face cord of wood per week. Nashville Mayor Exchange Day will be Monday, May 16, exchanging with the village of Vicksburg this year. The day will begin with the two councils meeting for breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Battle Creek at 8 a.m. Nashville will be visited by the Vicksburg mayor and his wife and one trustee and his wife. George and Phyllis Frith and Tim and Bessie Smith will travel to Vicksburg. A weekly Ernest Nash State Representative public hearing on this subject on Tuesday morning, May 10, in the go to Maple Valley High School now been reported out of com- ballroom of the MSU Student for a coffee hour, tour of the mittee. Major dollar increases Union building. COST ACCOUNTING The school and to hear the high school are for school aid, state police, House has approved HB 4176, and perform. mental mental health, health, and and corrections. corrections. band perform. From 9:30 to noon, the group So far, nothing has been included which requires that income and outgo figures for the state budget will visit Carl’s Market, Baby for a “rainy day” fund. Bliss and the downtown area. BUS BIND - Now before the be indluded in each year’s in­ Bliss and the downtown area. BUS BIND A dinner will be held at the House is HB 4108, which would struction booklet for the t Michigan income tax. The bill is Steak House ouse Restaurant estaurant at 12:30 : require q that ynew city ebuses be wOiRnD t hFe ESSeTnIaVteI.TY Former p.m. All interested people are equipped for wheelchairs, which noFFORD FESTIVI.TY - Former Welcome to attend. Ticket prices would increase bus costs; it has are $3.00 per person and can be been suggested that dial-a-ride wriefes Bee ntt ewraill re. tuorrn aton thes the wife Betty will return to the , purchased at Carl’s Market or systems would better serve Lansing area for the 13th Annual needs of the handicapped. the Nashville Village Hall. - Republican Legislative Dinner on ENERGY After dinner the Vicksburg ENERGY QUESTION President Carter’s proposal to May 24. This will be their first visitors will tour Putnam Park, the water towers an te and te the sewer increase gas taxes by as much as major Michigan appearance plant. They also expect to visit 50 cents a gallon has jeopardized since last year.. Details are for the available from m my office. . the fire barn, the library, and enactment chances DOG DAYS DAYS - Governor DOG tour .Charlton Park if there is Governor’s plan for a 2 cent in- Milliken has designated this week raise money for ormass mass enough time. A hospitality hour crease toorasemoney transit. However, the two may be as Be Kind to Animals Week in will conclude the day. Michigan. The major focus of this compatible. observance is on preventing DRINKING HEARING Several bills are now in the abuse of small animals such as Engagement legislature to raise the drinkingg dogs and cats, and on limiting pet g announced— age to either 19 or 21. The Senate overpopulation to ensure that all Commerce Committee will hold a pets are wanted. BUDGET PROGRESS - Most At 9:39 a.m. the entourage will budget bills for fiscal 1978 have Large enough to do OPEN LETTER , the whole job of : home heating. : Engineered for long Don’t take mother for granted. Her fondling that gives such a sense of security. Her meal preparation and housekeeping that tells us she cares. Her do’s and don’ts that develop our character. It is LOVE she is givihg. Let us give love and helpfulness in return. i life, maximum efficiency I and versatility. Versatile ExtoNng ON i As long as you fire ! your 'Versatile* no 48"! ■ other fuel is needed and • when you fail to fire it, • your existing forced 1 air furnace operates 2 as it always has done. Use the "Hot Water Loop with Circulating Pump" an option, with your 'Versatile' and make your hot water free as you heat your house. \ Available From KEN CONKEY Phone 517-726*0240 Vermontville, Michigan Community events Mari Ann Prescott receives honors Mari Ann Prescott was one of 1900 Western Michigan University Students receiving degrees during Winter Semester Commencement 'Exercises on April 23,1977. Miss Prescott is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cleo F. Prescott of 316 East Main, Vermontville. She was graduated with the Magna Cum Laude honors receiving a Bachlor of Arts degree in Communication Arts and Sciences. Mrs. Joan Neff of Nashville, is proud to announce the engagement of her daughter, Cheryl Lorraine Barton, to John Lionel Briggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Briggs of Ver­ montville. Cheryl is a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is presently a student at Kellogg Community College. John is a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is now serving in the United States Air Force, stationed at Richards Gebaur AFB in Missouri. No date has been set for • the wedding. All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. PLEASE: If you have old newspapers or glass take them to the pump house at Putnam Park. The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts re-cycle these items to get operating funds. The boys ap­ preciate your help. If you need someone to pick up your papers call 852-0760. FLEA MARKET Saturday, May 14th at Maple Leaf Grange Hall Table reservations. Phone 852-9243 ( 5-10) *Voqtr FUNERAL HOMES Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 Auto Service Center • TRANSMISSION REPAIRSz • MAJOR OVERHAULS • spaRTan stones Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • BODY & BUMP SERVICE TUNE-UPS ■ MUFFLERS MichorBank BRAKES ■ GASOLINE 68366759 BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph.726-0569 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Michigan. Wednesday, May 4, 1977 — Page 7 Social Security benefits resist inflation­ Social security benefits are designed to resist erosion from inflation. “Benefits are automatically increased as the cost of living goes up,” said Robert Flath, social security manager in Grand Rapids. To the 32.6 million people receiving social security checks this has meant a 14.4 percent increase in the past 2 years. “It will mean another 5.9 percent increase in their July checks,” said Mr. Flath. . And to the average worker who thinks of social security as something for the future, the cost of living provision helps assure that his or her benefit will be worth as much as retirement as is i that of the worker who retires today. The social security law was amended in 1972 to provide for automatic increases when the cost of living increased by a FOR SALE: 4 bushels certified amsoy soy beans. Also innaugulation. William Schantz (517) 852-9243 Nashville. MEMBER N^Alpper Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by •Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers.. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. Maple Valley 3rd graders learn oral hygeine certain level. Actually, social security periodic benefit in­ creases have generally outpaced inflation. The Congress increased monthly .benefits g10 times since benefitsy started in 1940. since The cumulative increase of 391 percent far surpassed the cumulative cost of living advance of 240 percent for the same period, Mr. Flath said. The way it works now, each year living costs increase 3 percent or more and a general benefit increase is not enacted, benefits are increasedd by by a percentage equal to that of the cost of living increase. The in- crease begins with checks issued the following July. The law also provides that the wage base-the amount of wages on which a worker worer pays pays social social security security taxes-increase to help finance the increased benefits. Card of Thanks We would like to thank all our relatives, neighbors and friends for all the lovely cards, gifts and flowers/ on our 30th Wedding Anniversary. A special thank you to Betty Hartwell for the beautiful wedding cake and Helen Ames for all the help during the.open house. It was a day we shall always cherish. So to each one of you please accept our most sincere thanks. Mr. & Mrs. Leo Stambaugh SPINET-CONSOLE PIANO FOR SALE. Wanted: Responsible party to take over spinet piano. Easy terms. Can be seen locally. Write: Credit Manager, P. O. Box 207, Carlyle, II. 62231. (5-17) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726-0129. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. Federal Granulated Cheryl Barton teaches several third graders at Maplewood School proper brushing techniques. (Maple Valley News photo) Seven dental assistant students from Kellogg Community College taught Maple Valley third graders knowl dge of plaque control and correct toothbrushing techniques last week at Fuller Street and Maplewood Schools. The dental assistants were Cheryl Barton, Barb Kazmar, Vicki Haan, Terry Smith, Debby Halstead, Pat Cole, and Marie Parham. The girls are all members of Virginia Jones’ class Action Ads SPINET CONSOLE PIANO FOR SALE: .Wanted: Responsible party to take over piano. Can be seen locally. Write Mr. Powers, Box 327, Carlyle, Illinois 62231. (5-3) Snow & Son Locksmith. Residential and commercial security consultants. Bonded & certified (517) 852-9455 Nashville for your security. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) at K.C.C. The third graders were asked to fill out a short survey to tell, about their former knowledge of oral hygiene. The assistants explained their roles in the dental office, the cause of tooth decay, how to prevent plaque buildup, the importance of nutritous eating habits, and stressed the need to brush daily and have regular visits with the dentist. Each youngster was given a disclosing tablet to temporarily stain their teeth and new tooth­ brushes were utilized with proper techniques to remove all stain, leaving only proud smiles. Teresa Hall, Maple Valley school nurse, arranged to have the dental assistant students visit the schools. NASHVILLE FIRE DEPT. SMELT FRY Saturday, May 14 Serving from 5 to 7 p.m. I Children— Adults— *1.50 1 *3.00 at Nashville VFW FERTILIZER! 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Johnny's Food Mart 20C OFF LABEL (TINT. OILY ORNORMAL) PETER PAN BREAD 20 oz. Loaves FLEX BALSAM SHAMPOO Johnny's Food Mart 160 S. MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 PRICES EFFECTIVE MAY 2 THRU MAY 7, 1977. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-05-11.pdf 5a46096f31c2cf9b0a397947a05cab78 PDF Text Text MY 1277 new 5 A ^45*^ ^-4,7^ Maple Valley band director resigns Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School band director, Steven Hale, has submitted his resignation to the school board. His letter of resignation was read at the May 9 board meeting. _ Hale will be entering Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, and will work part-time teaching private lessons. “It’s been on my mind to become a minister since my junior year in college,” said Hale. “It’s something I always u .s *, c> knew I’d do, but I didn’t think it would be this soon. “Since I’ve been band director we’ve always come back from festivals with number one ratings. That’s five festivals in two years. I always felt that I was the director of the best band at any of these events. “It’s been lots of hard work, but the results have been successful. The kids have really produced. “I’ve enjoyed it here, and I hope I leave the people with good memories of me.”. Two from Nashville earn outstanding academic performance at Alma Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 112 E. Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan (Phone, Hastings—.945-9554) Volume 103 No. 52 - Wednesday, May 11,1977 HASTINGS PUBLIC *LIBRA MartiiIS"tfetebrate 50th ALMA — Two Alma College students from the Nashville area are among those named to the college’s Term Honors List for outstanding academic per­ formance during the second term of the 1976-77 academic year. The are: Terri D. Lowe, senior, daughter of Mrs. Carla Pentecost of 117 N. Ionia, Vermontville, and Richard Lowe of North Carolina; and Mark V. Wheeler, junior, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wheeler of 728 S. Durkee, Nashville. 1977 Maple Syrup Festival Children’s Parade Winners Leslie Dipert won "Mother Goose." 4th place in the Children's Parade as (Maple Valley New* Photo) With Mother Goose as the' theme, there were 60 little Mother Goose people making up the children’s parade. The Maple Valley Jr. High Band led the parade. All the children had outstanding themes and ideas again this year. 1st place went to Tina and Jason Childs, children of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Childs, with “Mary had a Little Lamb” theme. 2nd place, Scott & Debby Joostberns, children of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Joostberns, with “Little Miss Muffitt” theme. 3rd place, Ann Hummel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Hummel, as the “Old Woman in a Shoe.” 4th place, Leslie Dipert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Porritt, was “Mother Goose.” 5th place, was Mark Nehmer, son of Mr. anctMrs. Thomas Nehmer as the “House that Jaek Built.” Trophies were awarded the 5 place winners. All the children in the parade were given tickets for rides and a piece of maple sugar candy. Many youngsters in various costumes participated in the Children's Parade at the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, April 30. (Maple Valley News Photo) Mr. end Mrs. Jay Martin of Upton Road, Grand Ledge, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, May 15, with an Open House from 2-6 p.m. at 1120 Tulip Street, Grand Ledge. The celebration will be hosted by their children Donald J. Martin, Mrs. Ila Sealy, Mrs. Alice Parker, and grandchildren, Darlene Graham, Kris Gailes, Teri Sealy, Gail Hulbert, Lois Hawblitz, Donald Martin II, and Connie Parker. Dennis Martin is serving in the Army and will not be able to attend. The Martins also have four greatgrandchildren, Jill and Patrick, Derek Parker and Stacey Hawblitz. Jay Martin and Myrna Irene Mingus were married May 14, 1927 in Lansing. They have lived in Grand Ledge for the last 37 years. They were both employed at Fisher Body Co. for several years. Myrna retired in 1959, and Jay retired after working at Millett Elevator for about 20 years. Friends and relatives are in­ vited to attend the Open House and help celebrate the occasion. ‘Mayor Exchange Day’ May 16,1977 agenda 7:30-9:30 - Leave Nashville at 7:30 a.m. and meet Vicksburg party at 8:00 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, Battle Creek for coffee and exchange of keys to village. Leave B.C. by 9:00 a.m. for return to Nashville. 9: 30-10:30 - Maple Valley High School. Mr. Jacoby asked that we park in fronfof school and meet him in the auditorium. We will have tour of the school and performance by band or choral group. 10: 30-12:00 Carl’s Market, tour and coffee break, followed by tour of downtown area businesses. Baby Bliss requests we make them the first stop of the tour. Also included stops will be at Hecker’s Insurance Agency, Security National Bank, our new hardware store (Jerry Brumm) which will be having a grand opening that day, and Eaton Federal Savings & Loan (all have been contacted). 12:00-12:30 - Stop at Village Hall. 12:30-1:30 Bob Joseph, Master-Ceremonies. Luncheon at Steakhouse Restaurant. Tickets available from committee members ($3.00) for all in­ terested citizens. Presentation of gifts of maple syrup, centennial plates and books. 1:30-3:30 - Tour of Fire Barn; Fred Ackett will have display there of local rocks. Tour of Library (after 2:00 p.m.). Tour of Putnam Park, sewer plant, and new water tower. 4: 00-5:00 -Tour of Charlton Park. If park does not have ad­ ditional personnel on hand, Sue H. will act as tour guide. (Hastings group will be there at 1:00 p.m. same day). 5: 15-?? - Hospitality, hour for village officials and businessmen who wish to meet the visiting party. The Village of Nashville wishes that residents clean up their yards for the visitors from Vicksburg. Visitor: Mayor Bill Moore, his wife, Marilyn, and Coun­ cilwoman, Sue Noble. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday Moy 11.19// Page 2 Vermontville News , . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Both the Methodist and daughter and husoand, Mr. and Congregational Churches were Mrs. Bob Smith of Port Huron broken into sometime Tuesday were Friday visitors of Mrs. Ava night and left a really bad mess. Kroger. Mrs. Tuxill the former Wind and beer evidently were Margaret Fuller is a cousin Mrs. consumed which made the of­ Kroger hadn’t seen for forty fenders ill by the looks of the years. Mrs. Bernice Adrion of Cor­ bathrooms. A sum of money taken at Festival time for the vallis, Oregon came Friday' to Eaton County Tornado relief was spend some time at the Gaut also stolen, and I understand the home on West 1st street. She had home of our deputy sheriff, Keith breakfast with Mrs. Ava Kroger Billingsley was broken into and a on Saturday, then both went to Jarvie’s Acres near Dimondale, sum of money stolen. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Tuxill and brought Mrs. Gaut home for of Darby, Montana and their a few days and all had lunch with T.V. Guide Is Here! Best Selling Paperbacks %c£aeUttf... • BLACK SUNDAY Mrs. Kroger. Mrs. Thelma Hall and Maxine Everett of Lansing spent several days last week with the Bill Hall family at Caro. The Methodist women put on a luncheon Friday for over za hundred members of the Eaton County Eastern Star. Mrs. Firster and a group from Hastings left Friday morning for Nashville Tennessee and the Saturday night performance of the Grand ‘Ole Opry. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Aldrich and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Starring, Jeff and Beth spent Mother’s Day with Linda Aldrich at Livonia. Garden Club is May 16. Senior Citizens is May 17, at the Griswold Room, program by high school Music Dept.. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Saylor of Potterville, spent Mother’s Day Mrs. Ruth Aldrich and Bill Aldrich to Lansing for a Mother’s Day dinner. On the way home they stopped in Sunfield to help Mr. and Mrs. Keith Wellman celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. A mother-daughter salad buffet at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday May 12, is planned at the Methodist Church. Bring a salad. On Sun­ day, .May 15, the parish family dinner at the Vermontville Methodist Church. Mrs. Leta Nagle spent Mother’s Day in Hastings with the Merle Haines family. South Vermontville news notes- Judy Gardner entertained for Birthday Club in April. There were 7 members and 4 children with Mrs. Ella Saylor and Mrs. present. We all enjoyed a nice pot luck dinner and a chance to visit Dora Nisse. Mr. Jeff Fassett, a Senior at for a little while. David Muster and his assistant Maple Valley is in a Lansing Hospital after a serious motor-Mr. Koons brought the Webelos cycle accident east of town out to Donald Martin’s place to campout over the weekend of Tuesday morning.. Sympathy is expressed to Mrs. April 29,30, May 1. They went out Forest Bursley in the sudden in the field and set up camp and death of her husband Monday learned many of the skills of evening. They had been to the outdoor living and also many of Nutrition dinner in Charlotte at them learned first hand about the noon, after coming home, he sounds and sights of country mowed the lawn, but was living. There were 14 boys and stricken while at the supper most live in town. They came table. They had been married from Grand Ledge. They had a just a little over a year. good time but heard they all went Mrs. Ardis Briggs and Mrs. home, took a shower and went to Elizabeth Stowe spent Mother’s bed as they really had a long Day with Mrs. Hermina entertaining weekend. Southern. Stacey Hawblitz -spent Friday Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Aker- night with her Grandparents, Mr. shoef of Fremont, Michigan spent & Mrs. Donald Martin, as Ken’s Sunday with the Elbert Car-grandfather Arlie VanCycle penter family. passed away last Thursday and Mr. and Mrs. Marian Mitchell his funeral was Saturday. of Grand Ledge and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gordon of Charlotte took Meeting to organize Nashville Jaycees There will be a Nashville Jaycee organization meeting Tuesday, May 17 at Maple Valley High School starting at 8 p.m. The meeting will concern the organization of a new Jaycee Club in Nashville. All men interested in joining the organization between the ages of 18-35 are invited to attend. Action Ads SPINET-CONSOLE PIANO FOR SALE. Wanted: Responsible party to take over spinet piano. Easy terms. Can be seen locally. Write: Credit Manager, P. O. Box 207, Carlyle, II. 62231. (5-17) FOR SALE: Velvet print accent chair - like new - for just $75. Johnson’s Furniture 112 N. Main, Nashville, Ph. 852-9594. \ MEMBER Association - Founded 1RM Maple Valley NewsNashville-, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. Maple Valley High School presents ... Fiddler on the Roof Thursday Friday and Saturday May 12-13 & 14 at 8p.m. Adults $1.50 YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT! Get it safely at Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Association Our savings certificates earn the highest interest rates the law allows! SEE US TODAY! Federal regulations do require a substantial penalty for early withdrawals from certificate savings accounts. 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May 23 JOHNSON'S FURNITURE STORE 112 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Store Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon. to Sat. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PHONE: 852-9594 �Maple Volley New*, Nashville. Wednesday May 11,1977 Page 4 Cub scout pack 649 news Sheron Wright, Sue *Shavan, Shiela Wallace, Gloria Gorman, Gerry Hall, and Sandra Hubbel, took their Dens 1, 3 & 4 to Charlotte May ,4 where they toured McDonalds. They were then treated to a hamburg and cake before they returned home. Everyone seemed to enjoy the outing. We had sign up night May 3 and signed up 7 new boys. These boys have been placed in dens and will start scouting this week. We will have one new den with Gloria Gorman as the leader. This week end May 13,14, & 15, the Webelos will have a campout near Potterville. The cost is $1.50 plus amount decided by the leaders for food. On Saturday May 14, the cubs will be allowed to attend with their den leaders. The entry charge is $1.00 each, plus an amount for the lunch or bring lunch if so planned. We need Fathers for the campout and parents to accompany the cubs on Saturday. Joie Whitmore has resigned aa our treasurer and Esther Marti! was elected as the new treasurer to replace her. The Cub Scouts sold tacos and cake at the Maple Syrup Festival We would like to thank all thf parents who helped with ttdi project. Thank you and hope ya will be able to help again in thi future with other projects am outings. You parents are ver, important to this organization and we need you as often as ya are willing to help. ‘Open house’ You are cordially invited to a farewell open house for Dr. & Mrs. Don Fay & family on Sun­ day, May 29 from 2-5 p.m. at the Charlotte Masonic Temple, corner of Seminary and Cochran. Child Care offered For 2% to 5 yearolds, beginning this fall in a licensed home. Supervised play and learning Ph. 726-1066 Vermontville Baler Twine Cordamex -9000 ft. FARMERS FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St. Hastings Warm arm Weather, ea er, Spring prng Games ames Kids have been getting back outside and participating in some of their favorite spring and summer activities once again. Here, Lee Kienutske (pitching), Larry Allen (batting) and Jason Donofrio (catching) get together for a hot game of baseball. (Maple Valley News Photo) New books from Putnam Library • Waltz Across Texas by Max Crawford. A novel brimming with intrigue that revolves around treachery, scandal and murder. ' The Lion Triumphant by Philippa Carr. A love story set in the uncertain times of Elizabeth I’s England with its clashes between Protestant and Catholic, between Spanish dreams of conquest and English ambitions. The Reason for Roses, by Babs Deal. A novel about three girls in a small Alabama town in the late 1930s and of how the last summer of their childhood leaves its mark on each of their lives. Wait Until Evening by Henrietta Buckmaster. A story of a woman terror-stricken following an untimely accident. Midnight Line by Thomas Savage. A contemporary novel about the talkmaster of “Mid­ night Line”, a radio talk show. The Prince of Central Park by Evan Rhodes. The heartwarming and adventurous story of a modern-day Robinson Crusoe, an eleven-year-old boy, who one day gets so fed up with life in his crime-ridden neighborhood that he escapes to Central Park. Strange Visitor by Laura Conway. A novel set in the late Victorian era. An exciting story and a vivid study of diverse characters. Mrs. ‘Arris Goes to Moscow by Paul Gallico. Another story about the world’s favorite charlady, Ada Harris. The Memory of Old Jack by Wendell Berry. A novel set in a small Kentucky River town. The Sky and Tomorrow by Thomas Duncan. A story of violence and lust in a small town. Number One With a Bullet by Elaine Jesmer. A powerful topical novel about today’s music world. Newton and the Quasi-Apple by Stanley Schmidt. An action-filled science fantasy about time-worn morals in a new world. Jackdaw by Christopher Hill. A story of terror and suspense in France: Alive and Dead by E. X. Ferrars. Unpleasant reper­ cussions follow when Martha Crayle tries to help a young lady who has applied for assistance at the National Guild for Unmarried Mothers. Salt is Leaving by J.B. Priestley. A delightful suspense novel about a missing man and a suspected murder with a dash of humor and romance. NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY DANCE SAT., MAY 14..9:30-l:30 P.M. Music By Star Gaze Members & Guests • Food in the Kitchen MAPLE VALLEY ALUMNI BANQUET Will be held at Maple Valley High School, June 4, 1977. Social hour, 5:30; dinner at 6:30. Dinner, $3.50 and dues $1.00. Reservations should be made by May 24 to Mrs. Iva Rogers, Route 5, Charlofte, Mi., 48813. Whether you plan to attend or not, complete form and return for our records. School attended Name: First Street or route Class of Maiden Last City Hold reservaons for or me. me. Amount enclosed $ reservations payable to Iva Rogers, Treasurer) ! am not attending this year; enclosed is $ State Zip Code The John Deere 400 offers big power for big jobs. It features supersmooth hydrostatic drive, power steering, triple hydraulic lift controls, headlights, and lots more. Optional attachments include 60-inch mower, PTO, tiller, front blade, snow thrower, and a plow with 12-inch self-scouring bottom. . (Make checks for dues. Lake Odessa, Mich. Ph. 374-8835 �Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday May 11,1977 Page 5 Notice to parents of sixth graders As parents of a 6th grade student, you are invited to attend an orientation meeting, Tuesday, May 17th at 7:30 p.m., in the High School Cafeteria. Larry Lenz, Assistant Principal at the Jr .-Sr. High School and I, will explain some of the situations which may arise when your child comes into the seventh grade next fall. Schedules, programs, and sports, that are offered to our 7th graders, will also be covered at this time. Mary Halpert, a Nashville Garden Club to the editor... Clinical Psychologist with the Barry County Mental Health Department, will be on hand to discuss some of the typical The dedicated and energetic behaviors of this age group. There will be ample opportunity people of Vermontville have to ask questions you may have. made a great success of the The transition from the Syrup Festival for almost forty elementary school to the Junior years. There have been years of High, can be filled with anxiety. greater success than others due We hope this meeting will help to exceptional weather. This year you as parents, to help your child has to go into the books as one of the greatest. Surely, the weekend through this change. weather was ideal and crowds Hope to see you there! great. It was a week end of people getting together just for en­ joyment and the finest of fellowship. The problems of everyday life seemed to vanish in the midst of the many attractions ofthe Festival. A huge crowd just getting together in good-will and neighborliness would have to be considered one of the great at­ tractions. The members of the Com­ mittees, the business people, the Village officials, the Firemen, the Churches, the School, the Service Clubs and the citizenery, certainly deserve a great deal of praise for their tireless work and effort. How well they succeeded! The fine Parades have always been a source of great satisfaction and enjoyment to me. This year was no exception. Tq my mind the Counselors Quartet was a most fitting and meaningful climax and finale to the Parades. The joyous gospel songs rendered by so competent a group of musicians and so ob­ viously happy in “Praising the Lord” was so very meaningful and inspriing. Listening to them one caught a glimpse of that spiritual faith that so inspired and motivated the early pioneers that founded this historic com­ munity. So there was a tie with the heritage of the past and a direction for the future. Truly, it was wonderful. Congratulations, people of Vermontville, you have done it again but perhaps bigger and better than ever before. Surely no individual reflects the interest and success of the community more than the Festival President, Reinhart Zemke. He must be beaming with pride in the great community that he has served so long and in so many capacities. Sincerely yours, Edgar Fleetham — Eaton County Commissioner District L THE NASHVILLE GARDEN CLUB meet at the home of Beth Suntken on Tuesday, May 3rd, with 19 members and 3 guests present. Guest speaker was Mary Ester Deming from the Battle Creek Garden Club. The lesson was on gardens, which she demonstrated. The June 7th meeting will be at the home of Evelyn Mason. Festival association meeting to be held A regular meeting of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association will be held May 17 in the Griswald Room of the Vermontville Congregational Church at 8 p.m. All interested persons are urged to attend. FOR SALE: Excellent used extra long sofa for $195. Matching chair and a half .for $95. Johnson’s Furniture 112 N. Main, Nashville, 852-9594. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Serving our Country With the warming weather, both children and adults have been getting out their trusty bikes for excercise and enjoyment. In photo, Alan Meehan flashes a smile for the camera showing how happy he is to be biking once again. (Maple Valley News Photo) Marine Second Lieutenant Randal B. Van Dyke, whose wife Lynnette is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Eldred of 9087 Brookfield Road, Charlotte, has reported for duty with the 2nd Marine Division, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. He joined the Marine Corps in June 1976. FOR SALE: 19’ travel trailer, all self-contained, sleeps 6, Nash­ ville 852-9863. NASHVILLE FIRE DEPT. SMELT FRY Saturday, May 14 Serving from 5 to 7 p.m. Children— *1.50 Adults— *3.00 at Nashville VFW Pepsi 4 8 PACK 2o CANS 2oz 8 PACK MacDonaids CELEBRATION All Flavors Watch next week's paper for our • TV Guide 30 Year Specials Plan to stop in and see our newly re­ modeled office. We are planning some low prices and new services. Randall UMWB1H COMPANY 219 South State Street, Nashville, Michigan (Blue Seal) HAMBURG A HUT BUG BUNS 30 YEARS in celebration of Ben Mason's 30 years in the business. BUTTERNUT We will be a Lottery Agent Starting. . • Lansing State Journal • Detroit Free Press May 17 YOGURT Mix or Match 3/$l reg. 39c J 8oz. Food and Beverage 637 South Main Street, Nashville o Phone 852-9833 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday May 11,1977 Page 6 Obituaries Mr. Orlie VanSyckle Nashville Mr. Orlie VanSyckle, 84, died Thursday, May 5, 1977, at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Mr. VanSyckle was born on Jan. 2, 1893 in Battle Creek and was the son of Frank and Emma (Reid) VanSyckle was a farmer in the Lacey area. He was a member of the Modem Woodmen of America. Mr. VanSyckle is survived by his wife, Joyce; one daughter, Mrs. Blair (Leila) Hawblitz of Nashville; one grandson and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 1977, at the Vogt Funeral Home, NashNash­ ville, with Rev. Dale Spoor and Rev. E. F. Rhoades officiating. Burial was in Banfield Cemetery. Mrs. Helen B. Brady Nashville Mrs. Helen B. Brady, 69, of 615 Sherman St. Nashivlle, died Monday, May 9, 1977, at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Brady was bom on March 19, 1909 in Castleton Township and was the daughter of George and Sarah (Ehret) Austin. She married Von Brady, who died on Nov. 22, 1966. Mrs. Brady is survived by a sister, Mrs. Irene Pierce of Bradenton, Florida; one brother, Lloyd Austin of Battle Creek; and two nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 1977, at the Vogt Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Park property purchased in full by project committee The property behing the west side stores in Nashville was purchased in full by the Bicen­ tennial Project Committee on March 24. The land is expected to be made into a recreational park, including several softball diamonds. The committee has scheduled money making projects so the park can be built. They include a car wash on May 21, a dance in June, and they plan to sell candy. GARAGE SALE: Now through ? Kjergaard’s Red brick hill top house, north edge of Nashville past park. 135 Brumm. Ph. 852­ 0860. Closed business, house for sale, moving soon. 17 year ac­ cumulation. Something for everyone. Community events Mayor Exchange Day Luncheon Steakhouse Restaurant May 16th, 12:30 p.m. Tickets-$3.00 Available at Village Hall Public invited to attend to welcome visiting Mayor from Vicksburg. FLEAMARKET Saturday, May 14th at Maple LeafGrange Hall Table reservations. Phone 852-9243 ( 5-10) Annual Maple Valley Alumni Banquet June 4 The annual Maple Valley Alumni Banquet will be held at the Maple Valley High School, 11020 Nashville Highway, on Saturday, June4 at 6:30 p.m. The banquet will be family style and cost $3.50 pqr person. Reser­ vations should be made with the treasurer, Mrs. Iva Rogers, Rt. 5, Charlotte, MI 48813 by May 24. Other officers are: President, Mr. Cedric Root, Vermontville; vice-president, Mrs. Richard Elliston, Nashville; secretaries: Mrs. Larry Trumble, Ver­ montville; Mrs. Bill Shaw, Mrs. Ted Spoelstra and Mrs. Leonard Lynch,- all of Nashville. 5-17 Volunteers are needed People willing to help out in cleaning and fixing up the soft­ ball diamonds at Fuller Street School!! We will be rearranging the field to a more advantageous position, building a backstop, etc. Work will begin Saturday, May 7th, at 9 A.M. COME OUT AND GIVE US A HAND!!! WANTED: German and Japanese military items, blades, uniforms, head gear. Ren Reynold, Norris Rd. Middleville, 795-3282. All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. CLOVERLEAF 4-H CLUB A meeting will be held Thur­ sday, May 19,7:30 p.m. Fuller St. School will be voting on some important proposals. Be sure to attend. BISMARK COMMUNITY CHICKEN BAR-B-Q May 14,5 p.m.-8 p.m. Located 5 miles north of Ver­ montville, 1 mile East on Bismark. Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gift or Gift Certificate The Boss 1000 • 2 Fan speeds • Translucent color $1* £ V95 • 3 Heat settings Mfg. suggested r*2e4t.a9i9l- “Helen of Troy • Unbreakable heating element • Safety pilot light * £AQC • Teflon coated PROFESSIONAL e Swivel cord CURLING IRON Grads ... ask about For your Graduation Perms, Highlighting & Styling A weekly report from Ernest Nash State Representative BIKE BILL - House Bill 4369, LAW DAY - Speaking to a joint now in the Public Safety Com­ session of the legislature, Chief mittee, would require state Justice Kavanagh urged that all registration and license plates for laws be considered for their all bicycles operated in impact on court caseloads. He Michigan. The fee would be $5.00 also urged that justices be ap­ and would be good for 5 years. pointed, rather than nominated TRANSPO WEEK - Governor by political parties. Milliken has designated this as CRIME THOUGHTS -'The 5th Transportation Week in annual Michigan public opinion Michigan. It is also National survey on crime has shown more Transportation Week. To en­ confidence in crime control courage use of public tran­ agencies. Also, most people favor sportation, many carriers are the death penalty for capital offering special or reduced rates crimes; oppose banning han- for travel this week. dguns; and oppose casino gambling. PROFESSIONAL PAROLE REFORM A statewide ^petition drive has BUSINESS begun to place on next year’s ballot a proposal to end “good DIRECTORY time” for violent criminals and guarantee that they serve their LIMESTONE & MARL entire minimun sentence. If (Delivered and Spread) you’re interested, write to my CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches office. RAINY DAY FUND This • Farm Ponds week the Senate will consider SB DARRELL HAMILTON 42, which would establish an Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. >52-9691 Economic Stabilization Fund as ST. CYRIL Governor Milliken has proposed. CATHOLIC CHURCH Money would go into the fund from the state budget in good REV. MICHAEL HOWELL years according to a specified Phone 945-4246 formula, and be released for use MASSES: in bad years when personal in­ Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. come and unemployment hit Holy Day Masses celebrated specified levels. at 8 p.m. the evening before. OVERTIME PAY - As of this month, workers covered by the FOR PROFESSIONAL Michigan minimum wage law INSURANCE PLANNING must be paid overtime (time-andCall... a half) for more than 40 hours of THE HECKER AGENCY work per week. For 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE merly, overtime was not required PHONE 852-9680 z until after 44 hours. The state minimum wage is $2.30 an hour. VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE SENIOR POWER Last Wednesday over 4,000 senior COUNCIL MEETINGS citizens from all over Michigan 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. converged on the Capitol to learn at 7:30 p.m. about legislative developments VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY affecting seniors. One Republican PUBLIC INVITED TO AHEND! proposal would subsidize seniors’ home fuel bills above 5 percent of EWING WELL DRILLING their income, rather than in­ WELL DRILLING & REPAIR stitute a cumbersome and 2 Inch thru Commercial bureaucratic fuel-stamp PH. (ST7J 726-0088 program. Vermontville, Michigan Auto Service Center • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • • • . • • MAJOR OVERHAULS ELECTRICAL WORK BODY & BUMP SERVICE uXXl 2b TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS BRAKES • GASOLINE QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph. 7260569 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday May 11,1977 Page 7 Lawn And Garden Guide For May -If the spring gardening bug bites you, don’t fight it. Indulge it by following some of these timely suggestions from Michigan State University Extension specialists: -Control tent caterpillars on ornamentals by removing and destroying them and their tents, or by spraying with Bacillus thuringiensis, Malathion or Sevin. -Prune spring flowering shrubs immediately after bloom to remove weak, old, damaged or poorly placed branches. Retain the young, vigorous growth that will flower next year. -Inspect Scotch, Austrian and red pines for pine sawfly larvae. They look like caterpillars and raise their heads when disturbed. A malathion or Sevin spray will control them. -Look for spring and fall cankerworm larvae defoliating ornamentals such as maple, hickory, beech, elm and cherry. Larvae are loopers-they move like the proverbial inchworm. A spray of Bacillus thuringiensis, malathion or Sevin will control them-. -Plant dormant trees and shrubs early in the month. -Late in May, give your lawn its first fertilizer application of the year. -Water a new or renovated lawn as needed to help it get established before hot weather. DISTRIBUTOR NEEDED -Fertilize spring flower bulbs before or during bloom. Let the leaves of the bulbs die before you remove them. They produce food to1 build up the bulb for next year’s flowers. —Pinch the tips of chrysanthemums to produce bushy, compact plants. -Plant tuberous begonias and caladiums outdoors in shaded areas. -Plant new chrysanthemums and divide old ones. -Plant dahlias, cannas and summer flowering bulbs through the end of the month. Plant gladioli now through the end of June for a continuous supply of cut flowers. -Apply summer mulches to flower beds and borders. -Fertilize roses and begin spraying weekly with an all­ purpose rose spray to control diseases and insects. Start spraying as soon as new growth appears. -Plant petunias, impatiens, impatiens,, wax begonias and other bedding plants after the danger of frost is past. -Make second and third sowings of onions, lettuce, radishes, spinach, beets and carrots. -Plant warm season vegetables, such as tomatoes, peppers, squash, pumpkins, eggplant, beans, sweet corn and EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY BILLIONS $$ ANNUAL MARKET $1,000.00 INVENTORY RETURNS $2,700.00 < 'J‘r< EXCELLENT PART OR FULL-TME INCOME NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Man or woman to distribute pre-sold advertised Wdrld FamousALKA-SELTZER, BAYER ASPIRIN, DRISTAN, ANACIN, TUMS,' etc. Restock Company secured accounts weekly. —r- NO INITIAL SEILING! INCOME STARTS IMMEDIATELY! COMPANY FURNISHED ACCOUNTS! MINIMUM CASH INVESTMENT, $2895.00-$5640.00 Applicant should have car, minimum of 6 spare hrs. weekly, reliable and eligible to assume business responsibilities with­ in 30 days. If you meet these requirements,/have the necessary cash investment^ and sincerely want to own your own business, then write today and include phone number to: > TRANS WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC. MARKETING DIRECTOR DEPT. 101 9481 Aero Space Drive - Saint Louis, Missouri 63134 Federal Granulated FERTILIZER! 14-14-14 and 6-24-24 POTASH and UREA .:.we have spreaders I Lawn & Garden Supplies • • • • • • • FERTILIZER AT SAVINGS *WEEDKILLERS SPRAYS I*NSECTICIDES DUSTS SPRAYERS & SPREADERS LAWN SEED MIXES STRING BEANS • PEAS *SWEETCORN WAX BEANS FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 BMW than they required it in doors. People of the —Plant amaryllis bulbs outside community! Notice for the summer. We would like to hear from -Inspect ornamentals, flowers cucumbers after the danger of and vegetables carefully and people of the community who are frost is past. —Cultivate the vegetable often so you can control insect or willing to donate money, to help garden by chopping off weeds disease problems before they get out our summer baseball, and softball programs, for area just under the soil surface. out of hand. -Go mushroom hunting. May is youngsters!!! Deeper cultivation injures crop These contributions will be in roots and brings wteed seeds up to morel month in Michigan. lieu of any candy sales this year! the surface where they can There will be reciepts available germinate and grow. upon request for tax purposes. -Harden vegetable transplants Family night roller skating If you can help us out please before planting them in the The Nashville Camp Fire and garden. To harden decrease Blue Birds will sponsor a Family­ contact; 852-0905 watering and expose the plants to night Roller Skating party at Fred Corkins _ 852-0781 cool outdoor temperatures and Thornapple Lake Tuesday, May Forrest Rogers 952-9745 sunshine during warm May days. 10, from 7-9 p.m. The admission Wayne Cogswell 852-9780 Bring the plants indoors at night. is 50. cents and skates are 35 Marie Fager We would like to take this Two to three weeks of this should cents. Guests are welcome. opportunity to thank the people of have the plants ready to go Our Grand Council Fire will be this community for their support outside to stay. held Friday, May 20 in the gym of --Remove unwanted sucker Maple Valley High School at 7:30 and help. Sincerely, growth around raspberries when p.m. with refreshments following The Nashville Little the shoots are about a foot high. the program. Rehearsal for this League Association -Repiove the May blossoms will be the 19th of May at 3:30 in from everbearing strawberries gym. The leaders will see that the for a better crop later. girls get to the school but parents WOULD LIKE TO BABYSIT in -Thin the fruit on apple and please pick your girls up at the my home in Nashville, ages 4 and peach trees so individual fruits high school at-5 o’clock. up, 852-1982. are about eight inches apart. This should give you large highquality fruit. ■ -Continue to follow a regular spray program to protect fruit trees against insects and WE CARE ABOUT YOU diseases. . —Set houseplants — except African violets - outdoors in a It is wise for the head.of sheltered spot when all danger of the family to prepare a list frost is past. Check them of pertinent information needed frequently for insects, and water at time of death, including: as needed. Houseplants outdoors persons to be notified, cemetery will need watering more often PURINA) ft ft CHOWS Centennial Farm Pouluck to be held The Centennial Farm Family Potluck, sponsored annually by the Eaton County Historical Society, will be held Thursday, May 19, 1977, at 6:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall at the Eaton Coupty Fairgrounds. All Centennial Families are invited and should bring photographs, mementoes and artifacts to share with those attending. Please bring your own dishes, silverware and a dish to pass, the drink will be furnished. lot information, where to locate wills, insurance policies, sav­ ings and checking accounts, safe deposit box, investments, docu­ ments and social security numbier. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Annual School Election of the School District will be held on Monday, June 13, 1977. The last day on which persons may register with the appropriate city or township clerks, in order to be eligible to vote at the Annual School Election called^ to be held on Monday, June 13, 1977, is Monday, May 16, 1977. Persons registering after 5:00 O’clock, P.M., on Monday, May 16, 1977, are not eligible to vote at the Annual School Election. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Elam L. Rockwell Secretary, Board of Education �Maple Valley News. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) Volume 104 No. 1 - Wednesday, May 18,1977 Michigan Week May 14-21 Mayor Exchange Day in Nashville; Monday Thirty nine people attended the 12:30 p.m. luncheon at the Steak House Restaurant to welcome the visitors from Vicksburg Monday(Maple Valley News Photo) The visitors from Vicksburg were treated to a fun filled day in Nashville, Monday, May 16. The Vicksburg mayor, one Vicksburg trustee and their wives toured the high school, Carl's Market, Baby Bliss, Hecker's Insurance Agency, Security National Bank, the new Nashville Hardware Store and Eaton Federal Savings and Loan. The high school band and choral group performed for the guests. Thirty'nine people attended the luncheon at the Steak House Restaurant where the visitors were presented with gifts of Maple Syrup, centennial plates and books. The group also toured the Fire Barn, Putnam Library, Putnam Park, and the sewer plan­ ts, and Charlton Park. In photo are (front row left to right) Doreen Sherman, Nashville Village treasurer; Marilyn Moore, from Vicksburg,' Bill Morre, Vicksburg Mayor; Leon Frith, acting Nashville Mayor; and Lois Elliston, Nashville trustee. Back row loft to right are John Mason, Nashville'trustee; Susie Corkwell, Nashville Village Clerk; B. L. Dorrance, Vicksburg trustee; LaVon Dorrance, and Bob Joseph, Nashville Chamber of Commerce President. (Maple Valley News Photo) The guests from Vicksburg toured several businesses during Mayor Exchange Day in Nashville. Here the group looks over the new Nashville Hardware Store-. Maple Valley board schedules millage vote for Friday, June 3 Top Ten Graduating Seniors at Maple Valley The Top Teh graduating seniors at Maple Valley High School in the class of T977 are front row left to right Myrna Sixberry, Trudy Rathburn, Kim Zemke, Valedictorian; Anne Boughton, Salutatorian; Robyn Yarger, Tammy Wolff. Back row I. to r. are Mike Borner, Les Murphy, Rose Frith and Dave Kalnbach.. (Maple Valley News photo) At the regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education Monday, May 9, the board members approved a resolution for two mills for operational purposes covering a period of two years, 1977 to 1978 inclusive. The two additional mills based upon the Governor’s state aid proposal would raise an estimated $165,360 which is necessary if the school district is going to be able to continue the present education program.' The two mills represents $2.00 on each $1,000 of state equalized valuation, whereas, the vote in February was for 2.7 mills or $2.70 on each $1,000 of state equalized valuation. The reduction in the requested millage from 2.7 mills to 2.0 mills is possible through ah an­ ticipation in the amount of funds per mill to be received to be in­ creased along with general reduction in school expenditures whenever advisable. Approval of the millage would enable the school ’district to continue employing a teaching staff comparable in size to this school year where grade level enrollment remain comparable, maintain the present" athletic program, a band program in grades 5-12, field trips, teacher aides, and the extra curricular program. It is planned that reductions will be made in the number of coaches or supervisors employed in some extra curricular areas. The registered electors will also be electing two members to the board of education for four year terms beginning July 1, 1977. The following candidates will have their names on the ballot at the annual election June 13, Elizabeth M. Rathbun, Richard Kohfeldt, Robert Dor­ mer, Celester Fox, George Hubka, L. Wayne Cogswell, and Charles Brand. General fund bills in the amount of $22,409.41 were ap­ proved, for payment. The April 22nd. payroll in the amount of $67,734.42 and the May 6th, payroll in the amount of $67,591.34 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll account. Arlene DeCamp will be the board 'representative for the special education visitation day pn May 24. Representatives of the various school districts, Eaton Intermediate School district personnel, school administrators, and representatives of the State Department of Education will be visiting various special education Continued on page 4 �Mople Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 18,1977 - Page 2 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Nearly eighty members of the Eaton County Retired School Personal met Tuesday for a noon potluck in the Griswold Room. The tables were nearly sagging with the many delicious foods brought in. Rev. David Fleming gave the invocation. After the meal Miss Martha Zemke as program chairman introduced the Woodwind Quartet, a prize winning group from Grand Ledge who presented several very enjoyable selec­ tions. Eaton County Chapter of RSP sponsored an essay contest, “My Community and Me for 8 th grade students this year. The winners, their parents and teachers were honored guests at this luncheon. Winners as follows: $25.00 to Ann Sturtwaut - Grand Ledge, $15.00 to Natalie Watrous - Eaton Rapids, $10.00 to Gary Morjison Olivet, Honorable mention to Wade Johnson - Delta Mills, Brenda Mortimer Eaton Rapids, Polly Wehr - Charlotte. At the business meeting the following officers were elected: 1st Vice - Bertha Sederlund, Charlotte; 2nd Vice Ruby Sutton, Olivet; Treasurer Glenna Garn. OFF! „.100 INSULIN Pick Up Your... U-100 Lo-Dose RflteC Insulin Syringe (0..D5 c.c.)j (U (Until the Supply Is Gone) Pharmacy S (\>\Ia )/ Simon JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. Ph.852-0845 • Nashville, Michigan ■ Emergency Ph.852-9787 y’’ A picnic will be held on August 9, with details later. Mrs. Ava Kroger, Mrs. Leta Nagle and Mrs. Bernice Adrion of Corvallis, Oregon, called on Mrs. Marie Crue in Hastings on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Crue has spent some time recently in Hastings and Grand Rapids hospitals but is in her own home now and somewhat improved. Congratulations to Patricia Reinbold director, the cast and orchestra for the marvelous production of the musical, “Fiddler on the Roof” presented three nights last week at the High School. Special praise to Paul Hammond who portrayed the part of Tevye, as well as all who had a part. Mrs. Judy Lieb (Edmund) daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schaub was slightly injured late Friday P.M. at the light in­ tersection in Bellevue. Her children were also in the car but escaped injury. Two lovely weddings this Saturday with more detailed write-ups later. Miss Mari Prescott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Prescott was wed in an 11:00 A.M. ceremony to Mr. Dick Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Martin of Wheaton Road. The wedding and reception were held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Charlotte. Mrs. Bar­ bara Rodriquez recently gave a bridal shower for Mary at the Rodriquez home. Miss Denise Knoll, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Knoll was wed in a 7:00 P.M. ceremony at the Nashville Methodist Church to Mr. Randall Scott Rodriquez, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rodriguez. A reception followed in the church parlors. Mr. Jack Kurtz and Mr. Ted Wright, (college friends of Randy’s from Kalamazoo) came Friday and spent the weekend at To Save You Money! < Count on Kelley's for Savings! Open Friday ‘til 8 P.M. TUCK COLORING and ACTIVITY'-BOOKS 224 Pages - Choose from assorted titles. TAPE hoose From the Following: VYU/)U f IDn CELLO TAPE SEALING TAPE UHllU C HI/CfiCl. -ELECT. TAPE MASKING TAPE ft YO)UR CHOICE W' x 800" 2" x 200" %n " xj3u0u0" %"x30yd. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE April 28,1977 The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council, held April 28, 1977, was called to order by President George Frith with all present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read by the clerk, a letter con con-­ cerning Huntington's Disease was turned over to Chief Wilcox for further research. The Sewer project was discussed. Permission was granted for Justin Cooley, represenrepresen­ tative o tave of the e Lions ons Club, u, to o soc solicit for or donations ona ons for or Whitee Carie Week. Also permission was given to Justin Cooley, Village Assessor, to spread taxes as follows: 10 Mills General Fund, 5 Mills Locally Adminstered Streets and 2 Mill for Sewer. This motion was made by Tom Oleson and supported by John Mason. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by Ray Hinckley to have a closed executive session to discuss Land Options for the new sewer project. All Ayes. Motion Carried. It was suggested that all Council Meeting Dates be put on the Nashville Lions Club Community Birthday Calen Calen-­ dar again this year. Motion made by Ted Speolstra and Supported by Tom Oleson to pay Old Kent Bank and Trust our payment on the sewer bonds. All Ayes, Motion Carried. Motion made by John Mason and supported by Ted Spoelstra to adjourn. George Frith, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk the Rodriguez home. Mr. and Mrs. Finley Mc­ Cormick and family of Monroe visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tubbs Saturday afternoon and attended the Rodriguez - Knoll wedding. Robert McCormick stayed with Doug Rodriguez until his father came after him Sunday evening. Mr. and -Mrs. Ken Foote are building a new kitchen and garage on the former Dickey home on West Main. There is a new camping area on the east side of the river flats. The Methodist Church is having a drawing once a month for those who have birthdays. The lucky person receives one of Serena’s beautifully decorated cakes. Mrs. Ava Kroger was the recepient for May for the cake shaped like a grand piano, complete with keyboard, music rack and stool. Mrs. Bernice Adrion and Mrs. Ava Kroger went to Jarvis Arces Sunday P.M. and brought Mrs. Gaut home for a few days, so she could attend Garden Club Monday at the lovely farm home of Margreta and Martha Zemke. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goodenough at church Sunday was their daughter Mrs. Gwen Lewis, granddaughter Vicki, Mr. Sim Clements and Mrs. Marian 3/$1 z Sevener. Vicki and Sim rendered two special musical duets. Mr. and Mrs. William Swiger and two girls were also Sunday guests. Mrs. Goodenough received word Monday that Tier cousin, Mrs. Myrtle Reed of Sunfield had passed away suddenly. Don’t forget the Historical meeting on May 26. The Nutrition dinner usually held in Charlotte on Monday is changed to Friday this week because of Mayor Exchange. Maple Valley School Lunch Menu Monday, May 23 Mashed Potatoes, & butter, fish portions, tarter sauce, peas, apple crisp bread & butter sandwich, & milk. Tuesday, May 24 Ravioli, green beans, pears, peanut butter sandwich, & milk. Wednesday, May 25 Stew on biscuit, applesauce, pickles, cake & milk. Thursday, May 26 Lasagna, buttered corn, peaches, peanut butter sandwich, & milk. Friday, May 27 Hot dogs, french fries, buttered peas, fruit mix, & milk. • We Finally Made lt!^^ BUSFIONRESS ROSES IN VASE CHAIR 12 Roses In Milk White Vase 35 WEBBING 17 Ft Lawn Furniture Rewebbing Kit. MONDAY thru SATURDAY Jra <Q>«.’o9Un E.on x• /,^ kCSfltrJ V YOUR CHOICE Assorted Colors. J K Each Oftity... M C K Each 'K.Mety '4 Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 Located •in xthi__e iieart °f downtown Nashville! * i • LAWN & GARDEN SUPPLIES (Lawn Mowers, Roto-Tillers, etc.) • HAND TOOLS • POWER TOOLS • PLUMBING SUPPLIES "The Home of Neighborly Service" Nashville 105 N. MAIN Hardware . Ph:852-0713 LG.A. Location) �Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. May 18. 1977 - Page 3 Death & Dying” to be presented at Peace United Methodist church A special program, “Death and Dying”, will be presented on Thursday, June 9, by Barry County Extension Director Doris Richardson, at 3:00 PMS at the Peace United Methodist Church. This is sponsored by the Peace United Methodist Women as a community service and the public is invited. A movie is scheduled to be shown and Doris will cover such subjects as — how to plan a funeral and the costs involved; the stages people go thru when someone is dying and how to cope; talking to a child about death; how to comfort the bereaved; and other related News of our servicemen Now serving at AJconbury RAF station, England, with an US. Air areas, both psychological and Forces in Europe unit is Air physical. There will also be a Force Staff Sergeant Steven E. time for questions and answers. Friddle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Peace United Methodist E. Friddle of R.R. 3, Nashville. Sergeant Friddle, a munitions Church is located at 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79), 4 miles west of Nash­ maintenance technician, was previously assigned at Kwang Ju ville, and everyone is welcome. (5-24) AB, Republic of Korea. The sergeant graduated from high school in 1966. Action Ads WANTED: Sewing Machine operators, experienced or will train. Superior Fringe Benefits, paid holidays, vacation pay and Insurance benefits. Applications accepted between 9:30 A.M. 11:30 A.M. Baby Bliss Inc. 220 N. Main, Nashville, Mich. Navy Airman Apprentice Paul P. Sherman, son of Jack R. Wardell of 3565 Stevens Highway, Charlotte, has completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week training cycle, he studied general military subjects designed to prepare him for further academic and on-thejob training in one of the Navy’s 85 basic occupational fields. Included in his studies were seamanship, close-order drill, Naval history and first aid. He joined the Navy in January, 1977. Marine Private First Class Phillip W. Eldred, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith D. Eldred of 3502 Mills Highway, Charlotte, has been promoted to his present rank while serving with the 2D Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, N.C. He joined the Marine Corps in June, 1976. Evangelist Harold Meyers Revival Services May 24-29 at 7 P.M. • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Morning Service 11 a.m. Nashville Church of the Nazarene Good Start with our guaranteed Long Term Savings Certificates ien a Joint Saving WE WILL SEND YOU A $30.82* INTEREST CHECK EACH MONTH Account at EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN (* Based upon a 30-day month, $5,000 minimum deposit required We wish all of the young newlyweds a happy and prosperous future. You can start with a joint savings account and when you are ready for your first home, Your monthly check will vary according to the number of days in the month.) AT THE END OF 4 YEARS, YOU'LL STILL HAVE $5,000 IN YOUR ACCOUNT! we are here to help. (You may elect to have a monthly or quarterly interest check or let it compound at 714%) Federal regulations do require a substantial penalty for early withdrawals from certificate savings accounts, but you can withdraw interest earned at any time without penalty. Eaton Federal and Loan Association EQUAL H0USMG LENDER THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ... HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICH. - PHONE 543-3880 Nashville, Mich. • Phone 852-1830 - Eaton Rapids, Mich. - Phone 663-1551 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 18,1977 - Page 4 Continued from front pageprograms within the Eaton In­ termediate School District. The board of education ac­ cepted letters of resignation from Steven Hale as instrumental music teacher, and Inez Hubka resigned from a half day position as remedial reading teacher which she held during the past school year. Inez will continue as elementary librarian on a half time basis. A letter of resignation because of retirement effective June 30 was accepted from Cliff Baxtor as director of driver personnel. Cliff has been employed as a school bus driver since 1955, and the past ten years he has been working full time at the bus garage along with driving a noon kindergarten route. A maternity leave of absence was approved for< Clara Arvizu through the Christmas recess period during the 1977-78 school year. Approval was given the general athletic council financial budget as submitted by athletic director Larry Lenz which had previously been approved by the athletic council. The budget included expenditures forr football', basketball, wrestling, volleyball, cheerleading, and first aid supplies $8,762.78 with a major portion of this cost being covered by anticipated gateTeceipts. Approval was given_the pur­ chase of the following next text­ books: Accounting-Bookkeeping: Accounting 2nd edition by South­ western Publishing Company along with working papers and study guides. General Mathematics: Mathematics in Life by Scott, Foresman Company. Total cost for 65 accounting textbooks and 120 mathematics books is $1,801.23. General report on the vocational advisory committee was presented by Tom Mateer.' This coming school year the building trades class will be building a house in Fuller Heights. After an executive session the board members voted to have an open listing on the house being built on N. Main Street in Vermontville at $37,000. Approval was given the in­ stallation of a telephone in the portable building at Maplewood which Mrs. Peabody, special education coordinator, uses for an office. Installation will not be made until the opening of school next fall. General installation cost is estimated at $52.50 plus monthly cost of $14.22 which will be under special education costs. The board members voted not to continue membership in the Michigan Association of School Boards at a cost of $993.00. Approval was given the em­ ployment of four teachers and twelve aides for the summer Title I reading program as recom­ mended joy director Bill Christensen. WECAREABOUTYOU Where to hold funeral services is a matter which must be^decided by the fam­ ily. If services are to be held in a church, be advised that we are familiar with the procedures and rituals of the various denominations and are equipped to serve in any church designated. FUNERAL HOMES „ Yf Nashville — Vermontville *****>• Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 Postal service encourages mailbox “ fix-up” for ‘Mailbox Improvement Week’ This year, the U.S. Postal Service has selected May 23-28 as Mailbox Improvement Week. Each year a week during May is designated to encourage customers on rural, city motorized, and contract delivery routes to examine and improve, when necessary, the appearance of their mailboxes, The purpose of Mailbox Im­ provement is to call attention to the need for providing mail receptacles which are designed to protect the mail from the weather and are neat in ap­ pearance, conveniently located, and safe to use. Attractive mailboxes make a significant contribution to the appearance of the countryside and the streets in suburban areas. Where box numbers are assigned, the box number must be shown on the side of the box visible-to the carrier as he ap­ proaches, or on the door where boxes are grouped together. Customers are encouraged to group boxes wherever it is practicable, especially at or near crossroads, at service turnouts, or at other places where a con­ siderable number of boxes are located. In areas where snow removal is a problem, the use of a semiarch or extended arm support is suggested. This allows snowplows to sweep near or under boxes without damage to the supports and provides easy access to the boxes for carriers and customers. Where the use of street names and house numbers have been authorized, the house number must be shown on the box. If the box is located on a street other than the one on which the customer resides, the street name and number must be in­ scribed on the box. In all instances, the placing of the owner’s name on the box is op­ tional. Mailboxes on both rural and contract routes must be located on the right-hand side of the road in the direction traveled by the carrier wherever it would be dangerous to serve the boxes on the left or where it would be a violation of State or local traffic laws or regulations. Mailbox supports should be of adequate strength and size to property support the box. It has The U.S. Postal Service encourages customers to imrpove their mailboxes for "Mailbox Improvement Week", May 23-28. Boxes should be designed to protect the mail from the weather, neat in apperance and conveniently located for easy delivery. Maple Valley News Photo been reported that some mailbox supports are so massive that they are damaging vehicles and causing serious injuries to people who accidently strike them. The use of heavy metal posts, concrete posts, and items of farm equipment, such as milk cans filled with concrete should be avoided. The ideal support is an assembly that would bend or fall if struck. Boxes and supports should be painted and kept free from nist. Notice THE NASHVILLE LOAN CLOSET has sick room and convalescent supplies available to those who might need them. Such items as crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, commodes, and others are available. These items may be borrowed, at no charge. We do ask that they be returned in the same good condition' as when they were taken out. For further information, contact Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes at 852-1978. MAPLE VALLEY ALUMNI BANQUET Will be held at Maple Valley High School, June 4, 1977. Social hour, 5:30; dinner at 6:30. Dinner, $3.50 and dues $1.00. Reservations should be made by May 24 to Mrs. Iva Rogers, Route 5, Charlotte, Mi., 48813. Whether you plan to attend or not, complete form and return for our records. Class of School attended Name: First Maiden Street or route Hol _r_e_s_e_r_vatio_ns for me. Amount enclosed $ payable to Iva Rogers, Treasurer) Last “Fiddler on the Roof” presented at High School Last Weekend _State Zip Code . (Make checks If aomr d nuoets.a r Valley H’SJh School presented its spring play, Fiddler on the Roof", Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, May 12, 13, and 14 at the school auditorium. The presen­ tation was directed by Carol Riddle. T”..e ™ain characters were Paul Hammond,, Teyve; y ; d*ilsck$l Phares, Golda; Tenny Hall, Tzeitel; Lynn Jarrard, Motel; Mardi Ward, Hodal; Raymond Viele, Perchik; Kim Zemke, Chava; Dennis Jarrard, Fiedka; Sandy Hulbert, Yente; and Scott Ommen, Lazar Wolf. (Maple Valley News Photo) �Maple Volley News, Nashville. 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See wt mm 4tMe & at: per square ___W_W_ w_wJ WR ■M B0 State Nashville, Michigan ■ PHONE (517) 852-0882 -We repair screens & storm windows - All prices are cash & carry while present stocks last HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8-5 <W— company ★★★*★★★* Saturday 8-12 Never on Sunday �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 18, 1977 — Page 6 Unemployment dips for 4th month; reaches 7.5% in Detroit and State both Unemployment in Michigan and the Detroit metropolitan area declined in April for the fourth consecutive month, according to estimates released today by S. Martin Taylor, director of the Michigan Employment Security Commission. mission. In Michigan, the jobless total fell by 23,800 from the March level to 301,500 in April. Michigan’s April unemployment rate, 7.5 percent of the labor force, was down from 8.1 percent in March and 9.5 percent a year ago. In the Detroit metropolitan area (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Lapeer and St. Clair Counties), the unemployment rate declined from 7.7 percent in March to 7.5 percent in April. The number of unemployed number decreased by 3,400 to 142,200. In April 1976, there were 170,400 unemployed, 9.1 percent, in the Detroit Detroit metropolitan metropolitan area. area. Taylor explained that the unemployment reduction was smaller in the Detroit metropolitan area because of new entrants and re-entrants into the summer labor force. He expects the work force to expand throughout the state over the next couple of months as more people begin their search for summer jobs. Most o__f the emplo.yment in in-­ creases in Michigan and the Detroitarea occurred in the construction and retail trade Employment in sectors.. manufacturing remained virtually unchanged. Action Ads FOR SALE: Taking orders for cemetary urns. Call 852-9797. Nashville Flowers & Jewelry, 233 N. Main._________________ GARAGE SALE: Continued now through - ? Kjergaard’s Red brick Hill top house, north edge of Nashville past park. 135 Brumm. Ph. 852-0860. Closed business, house for sale, moving soon. 17 year accumulation. Something for everyone. Little League Clinic, May 25 Several Maple Valley High School Varsity baseball players and coach Greg Hoefler will be conducting a Little League Baseball Clinic Wednesday, May 25 at 6 p.m. for all in­ terested Little Leaguers. The youngsters will receive tips on fielding, hitting, sliding, and more. In photo, varsity members Doug Johncock, Pete Benton, and Mark Benton (left to right) explain sliding techniques to Jeff Starring, Kurt Hartenburg, Dan Halsey, and Jeff Fisher (sliding). (Maple Valley News Photo) FOR SALE: Toronado 1974, in­ Calendar of Events Nancy Ainsworth Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9-4:30 Laurie Hale Thurs. & Fri. 9-5 Jodi Spicer Wed. & Sat. 9-5 Fri. 4-7 Barb Byington Mon. & Tues. 9-4:30 May 23 - Weight Control Group, June 22-23 - College Week, Michigan State University 7:30 p.m., Extension Office.. May 23 - Fair Board Meeting, campus, East Lansing. Sheriff’s Office, 8 p.m. June 28 - Pesticide Applicators May 24 - TV & Its Effect on Examination, Extension Office, Children, 1 p.m., Community Hastings. The individual must Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings have sent application to Michigan and 7:30 p.m. at Middle School, Department of Agriculture for reservations appointed time. 10 a.m. and 1 Delton. ; No necessary. 50 cents charge at p.m. door for materials. June 26-July 2 - Hosting group of May 30 - Weight Control Group, 4-H members from South Dakota. 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. June 9 - Registered Holstein Directors, Goodwill Dairy Farms, Marvin Smith Farm, South M-43, 8 p.m. June 13 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Of­ fice. Open Evenings by appointment ONLY! Open Friday evening til 7 Saturday 9-5 157 S. Main St, Vermontville - Ph. 726-0330 THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS Cains "W W plus Potato Chips CARTON tax 945-5936. (5-24) FOR SALE: Gas space heater $25, stereo with tape deck & record player $60. Riding lawn mower $60. Ph. 852-0735 Nash­ ville. _______’_______ SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Fish and Chicken Fry Saturday, May 21 Serving 5 to 7:30pm Open to the Public The best friend a fisherman can buy... ,_ MERCURY ONLY. . GNAT S 4 horse dynamo S 89c MERC 45 13oz BAG Reg. $109 MILK ^.F" F Now Sell Lottery Tickets Sw&Sttd, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY PENNY SUPPER Nancy’s Beauty Shop (ALL BRANDS) cludes opera roof, fully equipped low mileage, in excellent con­ dition, $3995. Ph. Hastings: 616­ Beverage 637 South Main Street, Nashville • Phone 852-9833 4.5 h.p. ...the outboards that’ll take you to the “BIG ONES”! See Us For... • PONTOON BOATS • DECK BOATS • CANOES • FISHING BOATS •SAILBOATS • All Sizes of OUTBOARDS WHEELER MARINE M-66 South of Nashville — 852-9609 �Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, May 18, 1977 - Page 7 Se(tt^6en e«en hof oof]fer lv n°rm! only at JOHNSON'S FURNITURE The letter re-printed above contains information that can save us both money! "Special factory price reduction" means WE pay less for Norwalk Furniture. "Usually good values" means that YOU have the opportunity to purchase guaranteed, quality-built, beautifully-upholstered furniture at genuine savings. "Two week period" means you won’t have much time to take advantage of this factory-sponsored event. STOP IN TODAY! SAVE ON ALL Tagged Items! Simple lines. Guaranteed fabrics. Hardwood construction. A quality sofa at a super price. Truly a Real Value. Matching Chairs Available! LAST 6 DAYS Sale Ends... May 23 JOHNSON'S FURNITURE STORE 112 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Store Hour Hours: Fsr:id8:30 8a:y308:a.m. a3.m0 .a to tm o 5:30 5t:o308:p.m. p0.0m.p Mon. Mmon. to Sat. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PHONE: 852*9594 �Maple Volley News Nashville. Wednesday. Moy 18 1977 - Pope 8 Maple Valley community news notes WOMENS SLO-PITCH SOFT BALL A meeting of the officers and managers of the Maple Valley Womens Slow Pitch Softball Association is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17,1977 in Rm A-3 of the Jr-Sr High School at 7 p.m. Plans will be finalized for the next general meeting and any other business that may be brought before the officers of the association. For information contact Rosie Murphy at 852-9794. GENERAL MEETING WOMENS SOFTBALL A general meeting for all in­ terested in the Maple Valley Womens Slow Pitch Softball Association is called for Tuesday, May 24,1977 in the Library of the Jr-Sr High School at 7 p.m. to get the 1977 summer season off to a good start. All those participating and interested are urged to at­ tend. For details or information call Rosie Murphy at 852-9754. ADULT GRADUATION - GLASS OF 1977 Plans have been completed and put into effect to conduct the third Adult High School graduation ceremony through the Com­ munity School Program at Maple Valley under the direction and support of the Maple Valley School District. The diplomas are formally presented the night of May 24th in the Jr-Sr High School Auditorium by representatives of the Board of Education and the Ad­ ministration. This ceremony is made additionally memorable by the Clergy, Maple Valley Choir and a graduation speaker from the Adult and Continuing Education Services of the State Department of Education - Dr. W. Carmody. The evening is a pleasant and memorable ceremony for the participants who have reached this coveted goal. The names of the adults that have completed their requirements and are ready to receive their diplomas are: Mary Cranson, Martha Davis, Dolores Fellem, Kristi Garvey, Sheila Grinage, Paula Har­ shman, Larry Hyatt, Carol CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Public Notice The budget for the fiscal year April 1, 1977 through March 31, 1978 adopted by the Castleton Township Board showing the intended use of entitlement funds from Federal Revenue Sharing is available for public inspection at the Township Hall in Nashville and at the residence of the supervisor at 512 N. Main St. also in Nashville. Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township Baler Twine Cordamex -9000 ft.- Quality Twine FARMERS FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St. Hastings Community events. Bud’s Duds Square Dance Saturday, May 21 8:00 p.m.-11:00p.m. Kelloog School, -Nashville “AllSinging Calls’* Finger foods served. Everyone welcome. Bud Gillaspie, Caller. Arther Shaw, Cuer. NOTICE Nashville high school Class of 1927 will meet in the music room at Maple Valley High School at 5 p.m., June 4, prior to the alumni banquet. Please make reser­ vations for the banquet (5-24) Kellogg, Sonja Little, Leslie Mann, Joyce Nisse, Dwight Powers, Theodore Spoelstra, and Sharon Stanton. Congratulations and best wishes to the Maple Valley Adult Class of 1977. It is hoped that these graduates honored at Maple Valley will lead the way for others in our communities who will follow in future years. SUMMER TENNIS PROGRAM There have been a few changes in the Maple Valley Summer Tennis program for 1977. Please call Ernie Jacoby at 852-9275 or Bob Kosztowny at 948-8155 or 8529275 for information or details. There will again by Tennis Leagues for Mens and Womens Singles players at the Jr-Sr High School courts. Mens Singles play will be on Tuesday nights from 5:30 to dark. Womens Singles will play on Wednesday nights at 6:30. The cost for League Play will be $3 each ($22 League Fee, $1 Trophy Fee). The League will meet for six weeks beginning June 7,1977. The winners will be determined by a round robin play between the top four players (by percentage). tournament for both Mens and Womens Singles players held July 16th and 17th at the High School courts. The tournament will be double elimination, so you will play a lot of tennis. Trophies will be awarded for the first three place finishers. At least eight entries are needed for each tournament. Tournament fee will be $3. Ifyou are interested in learning to play tennis or just developing your tennis skills, tennis lessons may be just what you need. There are four options to choose from. A class called Option I Beginners Tennis will be given this summer. The class will consist of five one-hour lessons covering the basic strokes, and strategy beginning recreational play. The cost for the class will be $2 per hour per person. There is a minimum class size of 4 people - maximum 7. Class will meet on Wednesday mornings or afternoons. -Option II - Individual Lessons will also be offered. A unit of 5 lessons is the minimum number of lessons with an option to take more if you desire. The cost is SChour and times will be arranged. Option III - Lessons can be taken by 2 people for the price of $3.50 per hour per person. Again times will be arranged. Option IV - A new concept this year is called Supervised Tennis Drills. This group of lessons (5 minimum) consists of drills to develop your tennis skills. If you’ve played tennis before, these lessons will develop your tennis game to a new level of performance. Practice makes perfect, but with supervision you can make your practice meaningful. Perfect practice makes perfect. Minimum class size is four and the cost is $1.50 per hour per person. Please call Ernie Jacoby, 8529275, or Bob Kosztowny, 852-9275 or 948-8155, if you would like to sign up or if you have any questions. LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL CLINIC There will be a Maple Valley Little League Baseball Clinic conducted after school at the diamond behind the Jr.- Sr. High School Wednesday afternoon, May 25, 1977. Coach G. Hoefler and some of the Maple Valley Baseball team members will demonstrate some of the important basics for the national sport of baseball. Take advantage of this opportunity to have expert instruction and demonstration to get the enthusiastic youngsters off in the right direction to develop the skills that go with good ball playing. Wednesday afternoon, 4 p.m., May 25,1977. Diamond behind the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. ‘Open house’ You are cordially invited to a farewell open house for Dr. & Mrs. Don Fay & family on Sun­ day, May 29 from 2-5 p.m. at the Charlotte Masonic Temple, corner of Seminary and Cochran. & Snow Son Locksmith. Residential and commercial security consultants. Bonded & certified (517) 852-9455 Nashville for your security. BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726-0129. ANYONE needing graduation announcements can still order them at the Reminder office, (tfn) Notice to parents of sixth graders As parents of a 6th grade student, you are invited to attend an orientation meeting, Tuesday, May 17th at 7:30 p.m., in the High School Cafeteria. Larry Lenz, Assistant Principal at the Jr .-Sr. High School and I, will explain some of the situations which may arise when your child comes into the seventh grade next fall. Schedules, programs, and sports, that are offered' to our 7th graders, will also be covered at this time. Mary Halpert, a Clinical Psychologist with the Barry County Mental Health Department, will be on hand to discuss some of the typical behaviors of this age group. There will be ample opportunity to ask questions you may have. The transition from the elementary school to the Junior High, can be filled with anxiety. All notices should be delivered to Carl's by Wednesday evening In order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. NOTICE Nashville church of the Nazarene will be having Revival Services with Evangelist, Harold Meyers, May 24-29. Come each evening at 7:00 and hear the Word of God preached. Sunday School 10:00 Morning Service 11:00. (5-24) Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m We hope this meeting will help you as parents, to help your child through this change. Hope to see you there! Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads MEMBER Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers.. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. CAR WASH Saturday May 21 9AM —6PM at the Purchis Total Station in Nashville. Sponsored by Riverside Development Auto Service Center • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS '• MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS • BRAKES - GASOLINE Use your Mobil Credit Card or Mich. Bank Americard • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph.726-0569 �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. May 18, 1977 — Page 9 Linsley graduates with honors Edward A. Linsley was recently graduated with honors from Bryan College, Dayton, Tennessee, receiving the B.A. degree in Bible. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Linsley, Route 3, Nashville, Michigan, his future plans include enrollment in Dallas Theological Seminary, Texas in August. Obituaries Virginia L McCall JL jwx at testa talljratei iaimiii e 1 jnlay W NASHVILLE - Mrs. Virginia L. McCall, 81,. of Rt. 2, died Satur­ day, May 14, 1977, at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Virginia McCall was born in Baltimore, Maryland on Dec. 14, 1895 and was the daughter of Louis and Margaret (Hetterick) Kircher. She married Howard McCall on Dec. 15, 1914. Mr. McCall died in Jan., 1950. Mrs. McCall was a member of the Baseline Methodist Church. Mrs. Virginia L. McCall is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Arden (Virginia) Burd; five grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Evers and Mrs. Carrie Henslar, both of Baltimore, Maryland. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 17, 1977, at 1 p.m. at the Vogt Funeral, Nashville, with rev. Lester DeGroote of­ ficiating. Burial will be in Wilcox Cemetery. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. school ‘honor roll’ 9TH GRADE Tuesday Aspinall, Cheryl Bacon, Sue Barnhart, Debbie Barton, Chris Beebe, Rusty Blakely, Brian Coffman, Conine Cole, LaVern Decker, Dawn Dulyea, Karen Fager, Sharon Fox, Susan Fox, Tammie Frank, Allan Gardner, Tim Gearhart, Kai Graham, Kellie Haas, Debbie Hall, Chris Hamilton, Barbara Harris, Sue HICKEY, Ray Hole, Jeff Horn, Barbara Hummel, Marvin Humphrey, Dennis Jarrard, Tony Joostberns, Paul Kirby, Janice Lightner, Margaret Main, Don Martin, Cheryl McClure, David McGinley, Jeff Mead, Sherry Morris, Denise Morrison, Marvin Munn, Cindy Murphy, Jim Myers (all A’s), Kathy Norris, Chris Price, Lora Reid, Diane Schantz, Christine Shaw, Janice Siple, Troy Sixberry, Daw Symonds, Don Thompson, Cathy Trumble, Joyce Warner, Diana Wells, Ken Wood. 10TH GRADE David Alexander, Carla - Aspinall, Steve Augustine, Debora Bacon, Tracey Baker, Chris Barrette, Beth Beebe, Penny Bushell, Jeanette Carroll, Sally Carter, Karen Christensen (All A’s), Connie Crawford, 1 Watergate eras fiction Vickie Davis, Julie DeCamp, Cindy Elliston, Bryan Fassett, Doug Fassett, Scott Feighner, Kelly Foote (All A’s), Terry Frith (All A’s), Kathy Grant, Tom Gurd, Kaye Hughes, Carmaine Janousek, Andy Joostberns, Kan Kelley, Kevin Kilpatrick, Kathy Kirby, Kelli Knoll, Kris Koetje, Cathy Kraai, Debby Laurie, Kent MacDonald, Katie Matson, Sandy Maurer, Brent Moore, Donna Morrison, David Munn, Cinda Murphy, Brenda Musser (All A’s), Laurie Oaster, Scott Perkins, Gay Phenix, Julie Reid, Desi Ruff, Debbie Secord, Debbie Steinbrecher, Debbie Sutfin, Karen Swift, Ronda Swift, Melissa Tate, Wayne Varney, Karen Ward, Quentin Ward, David Wells, Shelly Wolff (All A’s), Lee Wright, Sandy Wright, Anita Youngs. 11TH GRADE 'Vera Beduschi, Mary Bolinger, Nancy Brady, MikeBriggs, Diane Brown (All A’s), Kelly Christopher, Luella Dale, Kathy Dixson, Deb Eaton, Marcia Elliston (All A’s), Carolyn Fassett, Joanna Fender, Hal Ferguson, Becky Fox, Bart Frith, Gary Gabrick, Kathy Garvey (All A’s), Doug Halsey, Mike Hamilton, Kris Hammond, Teresa Harp, Gretchen Har- auuus mteresiea in continuing . the wtl ar tenburg (All A’s), Cathy Heald, Jim Horn, Cam Jarrard, Cheryl Keech (All A’s), Teresa Kent, Kim Landes, Andy Lukasewycz, Steve MacKenzie, Debbie McGinley, Jasper Miles, Lisa Musser, Scott Ommen, Laurie Perkins, Vicki Phares, Jim Pierce, Mark Pufpaff, Joni Scramlin, Dione Shaw, Julie Shook, Harold Smith, Cathy Toman, Debbie Tupper, Leasa Tyler, Kendall Viele, Raymond Viele (All A’s), Kirby Wilmore, Jeff Zemke. 12TH GRADE Sherry Augustine, Chuck Beachnau, Tony Beals, Vicki Bennett, Mike Bomer (All A’s), Anne Boughton, Pam Butler, David Christensen, Nadine Cole, Dan Cook, Kelly Copen, Craig Curtis, Lorraine Decker, Lou Decker, Joanne DeLong, Marva Fowler, Paul Friddle, Rose Frith, Debbie Gurd, Gary Hamilton, PauTHammond, Julie Hartenburg, Sherry Hummel, Joe Jarvie, Keith Jones, David Kalnbach, David Kellogg, Kathy Knoll, Phyllis Kurtz, Pam Lake, Priscilla Lukasewycz, Londa Main, Debbie Morrison, Les Murphy, Garry Musser, Pam Musser, Steve Obenour, Daw Pluff, Pat Powers, Trudy Rathbum, Barb Redmond, Myrna Sixberry, Randy Snow, Barb Steinbrecher, Doug Sutfin (All A’s), Mardi Ward, Tammy Wolff (All A’s), Robbin Wood, Robyn Yarger, Kim Zemke (All A’s). junior high 7TH GRADE Steve Hummel, Sonya Pike, Nyle Wells (All A’s), Leonard Eaton (All A’s), Mark O’Brien (All A’s), Melanie Rogers, Mark Rushford, Curt Tuckey (All A’s), Rebecca R. Williams, Debbie Youngs, Diane Andrews, Tom Brooke, Cindy Brumm (All A’s), Rachel Cantrell, Jeff Christen­ sen, Melissa Coffman, Lisa Cogswell (All A’s), Kelli Cowell, Robin Dickinson (All A’s), Julie Dormer, Cory Furlong, Kelly Hamilton, Rachel Hartenburg, Ken Heavyside, Debbie Humrnell, Mike Hull, Sandy Kalnbach (All A’s), Pam Knoll (All A’s), Charlene Martin, Coby Mateer, Tom McMillen, Eric Wolff (. All A’s), Richard Elliston, Bob Hubbel, Mike Kelly, Douglas Lovejoy, Dominic Morawski, Dan Ridge, David Dale, Rodney Godbey, Sheri Harshman, Lorraine McClelland (All A’s), Robin Kurtz, Kim Nagle, Connie Continued from page 10 W — i ve oeen tore tnat cer­ tain food supplements, along with lifting weights, were ex­ ' rely effective in helping a in weight. I would ietary advice ana otner aspects ot its House cholestert him fron tions? 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Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTENDI EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (BT7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan Loans • Savings is early with?> te basement din-\' •est of the morn- \ th work therapy noon counseling chapel period completes the ■d activities. reeling. O'Brien tries to get the rer the underlyiheir drinking. Bright Affiliate of Michigan National Corporation with assets in excess of $3. billion • Equal Housing Lender CHARLOTTE • 122 S. Cochrane hrirhtl v VERMONTVILLE 194 S. Main POTTERVILLE 320 W. Vermontville Rd / seenchikfr of age who deplore w something minted ' Idealism. • 503 Lansing St. BankAmericard evarigv barker General Kohoutek dis-, iservers 'last »in» one w i the st । conte t dirt Three thousand knil FDIC y Member FDIC rTattraetive g&ndrsnd variety to the seating areas. classic g souls. It I style. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. May 18, 1977 - Page 10 Maple Valley Hosts Junior High Conference Track Meet Don Montague, eighth grader, won first place in the 220, 110 yard dash, and the high jump in the junior high conference track meet Saturday at the Maple Valley track. The schools participating were Portland, Central Montcalm, Lakeview, and Maple Valley. Mark Sutfin won first place in the eighth grade pole vault, and Mark O’Brian won a first in the seventh grade competition. , Lakeview won the eighth grade meet, and Portland won the seventh grade competition. Charles Gilmore is the Maple Val.ley Junior High trackl coach. Joe Bogar served as meet manager and Mel Ruohonen as the starter. The meet was arranged by Er­ nie Jacoby. Continued from page 9 Segur, Linda Steinbrecher (All A’s), Carla Sutfin, Wendy Wolfe, Robin Wright, Becky Mater. 8TH GRADE Laurie Hughes, Denise Goodwin, Diane Lovejoy, Donna Steinbrecher, Mark Sutfin, Dan R. Hoffman, Sherry Kraai, Michelle , Pendell, Dale Resseguie, Tracey Wawiemia, Dawn Wells, Donna Augustine, Pam Bishop, Dave Boomer, Jan Catlin, Lola Clements, Diane Cook, Cycle Cornish, Brad DeCamp, Celia Eaton (All A’s), Luella Fassett (All A’s), Karen Gurd, Ross Nichols, Kelly Owen, Gayle Partridge, Kathy Shaw, Darla K. Sherman, Susie Spoelstra (All A’s), JamesTravoli, Brenda Winegar, Marsha Zinger, Brian Chaffee, Gale Cooley, Lori Decker, Tammi Foote, Todd Gearhart, Robin Matson, Norman Secord, Julie Symonds, Cynthia Wetzel, Andrea Briggs, Penny Cheeseman, Chan Cox, Gordon H. Gardner, Suzette Trowbridge, Angie Webb, Rhonda Bushre, Becky Carbine, Becky Cowell, Scott Halsey, Loni Lee, Danny McClintock, Susan Schippel, Darla M. Sherman, Jeff Weiler, Pam Wismont, Lewis Mapes, Kim Myers, Rick Swift. SPINET-CONSOLE PIANO FOR SALE. Wanted: Responsible party to take over spinet piano. Easy terms. Can be seen locally. Write: Credit Manager, P. 0. Box 207, Carlyle, 11. 62231. (5-17) FOR SALE: 19’ travel trailer, all self-contained, sleeps 6, Nash­ ville 852-9863. Federal Granulated FERTILIZER! 12-12-12 6-24-24 8-32-16 14-14-14 8-32-16 Potash ...... 0-0-60 Urea............ 45-0-0 Bags and Bulk Spreaders Atrazine Lasso ....... Dyfonate lb. $185 ... « $1375 .......... lb While Supplies Last! 81* Lawn & Garden Supplies • • • • • • *. FERTILIZER AT SAVINGS WEEDKILLERS* SPRAYS INSECTICIDES* DUSTS SPRAYERS & SPREADERS LAWN SEED MIXES STRING BEANS • PEAS SWEETCORN • WAX BEANS FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 1 PURINA I KWMVV CHOWS i WWW �which orders, directs,, and requires the Applicant to adhere to and comply with all conditions NOTICE: The Village of Nash­ of the new NPDES permit. Said ville presently has a valid Final Order of Determination National Pollutant Discharge further orders the Applicant to Elimination System (Public Law build the necessary treatment facilities to the extent necessary 92-500) Permit, issued Marsh 29, 1974, to discharge treated to meet the final effluent limitations specified in the new municipal wastewater from its NPDES permit in accordance facility located at Section 35, T3N, R7W. The Village of Nash­ with the shortest feasible con­ ville discharges its effluent to the struction schedule predicated on the Federal Construction Grant Thornapple River. Program. Said NPDES permit expires on It is further noticed that the June 30, 1977 at midnight. The permittee has reapplied completion of the necessary facilities will be after July 1,1977. for reissuance of the NPDES The proposed determination to permit Federal Law, 92-500 and State Law, Act 245, Public Act of reissue the NPDES Permit is 1929, as amended require that all tentative. Persons wishing to publicly owned treatment comment upon, or object to, the facilities provide treatment proposed permit and Final Order commensurate with secondary are invited to submit the same in writing to: treatment and capable of com­ Permit and Enforcement plying with the State’s Water Coordinator, Water Quality Quality Standards by July 1,1977. It has been determined that the Division, Dept, of Natural Applicant will not comply with Resources, Box 30028, Lansing, Michigan 48909. this mandated requirement. The The name of the permittee and applicant has applied for a Federal Construction Grant, or is permit number should appear next to the above address on the in a Plan of Study area of another grant applicant. Grants may be envelope and the first page of any available for the construction of submitted comments. All com­ the necessary facilities, and the ments received within thirty (30) applicant has pursued the fun­ days of the date of issuance of this public notice will be con­ ding of this project with a good sidered in the formulation of the faith effort final determinations. If no It is hereby noticed that on the basis of preliminary staff review written objections are received and application of applicable and the permittee formally standards and regulations the consents to the entry of the Or­ der, the Michigan Water Michigan Water Resources Commission proposes to reissue Resources Commission will issue its final determinations no liter the NPDES permit for the discharge subject to certain' than sixty (60) days following the date of this notice. effluent limitations and special The application, proposed conditions. permit and proposed Final Or­ It is further noticed that the der, and other information, are, Michigan Department of Natural on file and may be inspected at Resources intends to initiate the Water Quality Division of­ formal enforcement proceedings fices, 8th Floor, Stevens T. Mason against the Applicant for its Building, Lansing, Michigan, and failure to comply with the July I, at the District Office located at 1977 date. The Department of State Office Bldg., 350 Ottawa Natural Resources will suspend Ave., Grand Rapids, at any time these enforcement proceedings if between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. the Applicant agrees, stipulates Monday through Friday. Copies and consents to the entry of a of the Public Notice and Final Order of Determination corresponding Fact Sheet summarizing application in­ formation, proposed Final Order and proposed permit conditions are available at no charge. For a partime Nursery Copies of all other information School teacher. Must be are available at a cost of 20 cents per page. certified. Send resume toPlease bring the foregoing to the attention of persons whom Maple Valley Coop Nursery you know would be interested in P.O.Box 236 this matter. Public Notice Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 11, 1977 - Page 11 Freedom Bell Ringer To Address Historical Society Miss Rose Dill, a member of the American Bell Association, will be the guest speaker at its 7 o’clock potluck dinner meeting, May 26, in the Griswold Room of the First Congregational Church of Vermontville. •* Miss Dill, a native of Saginaw, will be bringing her Freedom Bell, one of the 2400 replicas of “the bell that became our Liberty Bell.” An average of one bell was cast daily for each month of American Independence. While her replica is one-fifth the size of the original bell, it cost much more. Besides sharing her Bicen­ tennial bells with the Chapter, she will be entertaining the group with one of her delightful slide presentations on South Dakota. Friends are cordially invited to come and enjoy this special program. Den No. 3 Field Trip To Kellogg's The Nashville Cub Scouts Den No. 3 went on a field trip to Kellogg’s in Battle Creek Tuesday, May 10. Den leader Mrs. Nancy Carl and Mrs. Mary Hay, took Brian Gillum, Richard Rozelle, Matt Owen, Mike Long, Bobby Carl, Mike Hay and Mrs. Carl’s two daughters on a tour of the fac­ tory, seeing how Kellogg’s Com Flakes are made. The group also went on a short tour of the Grand Trunk switch yards and ate supper at Margaret’s A and W. Clearing—Dozing—Digging FREE ESTIMATES Call 726-0330 or evenings 566-8317 A &Albert N Ainsworth Excavating —Owner Bob Lacinski,. Communit/ Relations Manager Jackson, offers you this telephone tip: "Two-Party Budget Service may help you save money on your phone bill:’ Two-Party Budget Service is especially designed for people with fixed incomes, such as retirees. For a monthly charge of only $3.39, plus tax, this service lets you make 45 local calls a month and talk as long as you like. Extra local calls you make are 5C each. This is our least expensive service (a lot cheaper than two-party flat rate service). 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MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 PRICES EFFECTIVE MAY 9 THRU MAY 14, 1977. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. OPENPfl HJrtf L REGULAR Barbecue Sauce Open Pit 1ozFL- 29 c c COUPON AND 510.00 OR MORE PURCHASE LIMIT 11. COUPON EXPIRES MAY 21, 21 1977. 1977 Johnny’s Food Mart I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-05-25.pdf 97b8871f71c5cd912106290c951e5df6 PDF Text Text MY 25 77 HASTINGS pjf r LIBRARY S. Cf Jm<TfF;T MAsrihij, MjChQAH H0f- BUlK **5t p A1 0 u S. posud . „ go* 49058 «RhMl HO. T Published by J-Ad.Graphics, Inc. 112 E. Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan (Phone, Hastings — 945-9554) Volume 104 No. 2 - Wednesday May 25,1977 Three graduating seniors to enter military in June Three Maple Valley High School seniors have joined the military on the Delayed Enlistment Program and will enter the service in June, They are Dave Kalnbach, Paul Hammond and Chuck Beachnau. David Kalnbach signed up for the Air Force Delayed Entry Program in April 1977; and will enter the Air Force June 22. Kalnbach will take six weeks of basic military training at Lakeland Air Force Base in Texas. Following basics, he will take Technical School Training in Jet Engine Mechanics for 10 weeks at Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois. David Kalnbach Chuck Beachnau Kalnbach was nominated to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, by 3rd Congressional Representative Garry Brown. During high school, he served as FFA regional officer for one year and chapter officer for three years. He has been an active member of the National Honor Society, and was recently named as one of the Top Ten graduating seniors at Maple Valley High School. Paul Hammond joined the Navy DEP in August 1976, and will report for active duty June 27, 1977. He will take basic training at Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois, followed by technical school in Nuclear Power. Hammond participated in the junior and senior plays. Chuck Beachnau signed up for the Army DEP in December 1976, and will, enter the Army June 28. He will take basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and ad­ vanced individual training as a radar controller at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Beachnau has served as class president, been a stuent council representative, participated in the junior and senior plays, and has been a member of the Varsity and Spanish Clubs. He has been a member of the cross country and track teams for four years at Maple Valley High School. Kindergarteners Visit Downtown Nashville Sharon Fleming's afternoon kindergarten class went on a field trip to downtown Nashville Thursday afternoon. The youngsters visited Eaton Federal Savings and Loan, Security National Bank, Johnson's Furniture, the post office and the fire barn. (Maple Valley News Photo) General curriculum changes at Maple Valley School personnel are involved these changes were made without termediate School Districts in the study of the school increasing the size of the staff in Vocational Education program. In compliance with University curriculum in different subject the English department. A summer forestry program of Michigan accreditation areas and at various grade levels throughout the school year. This has been added to the vocational standards, an additional half has resulted in curriculum agriculture program; and this time counsellor is working with revision and the addition of some program is in operation over a junior high school students. This classes in various subject areas. period of two weeks in June. In enables students at this age level This school year the high school the area of vocational education a greater opportunity to meet science program has been ex­ the building trades program has with a counsellor and discuss panded through the addition of been added in recent years general curriculum or any courses in the area of life science, providing valuable on-the-job problems they might be en­ oceanography, and astronomy. experience for the students countering while at school. In recent years, additional At the high school level a per­ enrolled in this program. The sonal typing class is being offered office block program provides a specialized teachers in the area in addition to the regular typing more advanced training in of reading have been added to the classes. secretarial skills for those teaching staff providing added The high school English students interested in the area of assistance to students ex­ program has been revised from a secretarial or business related periencing difficulty in the area basic offering of full year English occupations. Other students have of reading. The improvement in courses to the present offering of been able to enroll in vocational the state assessment tests, twenty subject interest area classes being offered at Lansing showing that students in the courses mainly on a semester Community College, Lansing fourth and seventh grades scored basis. These changes were made Business University, and the above the state average, is to better meet the needs and cosmetology program in certainly encouraging. Continued on page 3 interests of the students, and Charlotte, through Eaton In- Paul Hammond Correction! The Maple Valley School District vote will be held on- Monday, June 13,1977 The date of the election was inadvertenly printed as Friday June 3 in last week's issue. Maple Valley News In accordance with Michigan Week, th. 3th graders at Kellogg Street School presented three plays for their families and friends. In photo, is Dave Ramsey's class in a scene from ‘Rip Van Winkle". Pauline Hunt's class presented "A Gift for Hans Brinker", and Manuel Smith's class performed "Miss Hepplewhite Takes Over". (Maple Valley News Photo) �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 25,19// — Page 2 Maple Valley F.F.A. UPDATE: The Maple Valley FFA did many exciting things this school year. Last fall to start our ac­ tivities we had a CROP Drive. The CROP Foundation sends food, tools, etc. to needy coun­ tries. Our amount sent was $303.18. In February, our chapter at­ tended the District FFA Leadership Contests. Diane Bursley received a gold cer­ tificate in job interview and Tracy Beardslee received a silver in greenhand public speaking. In March, the49th Annual State FFA Convention was held at M.S.U. with Dave Shepperly and Gary Friddle as our delegates. Attending also was Dave Kalnbach, who received his State Farmer Degree and a silver award in Ag. Sales and Service. In April, the Annual Parent­ Member Banquet was held. The opening ceremonies were han­ dled by our officers. The welcome was given by Dave Kalnbach and the response by Mr. Charles Efurs ley. Mike Crilly was presented an award pin for being the Top Farm Journal Salesman. Other members selling were as follows: John Davis, 2nd place; Cliff Byington, 3rd place; Bob Franks, 4th place; and Gary Friddle, 5th place. The land laboratory report was given by Doug Hansbarger. Advisor, Keith Greenwald presented the chapter sweetheart award to Diane Bursley with Lois Golyar being the runner-up. Points system award certificates were given to: Tim Hyatt, 1st place 12th grade; Diane Bursley, 1st place 11th grade; Gaylord Strodtbeck, 2nd place 11th grade; LeRoy Bursley, 1st place 10th grade; Frank Cooper, 3rd place 10th grade; Gary Friddle, 1st place 9th grade; John Davis, 2nd place 9th grade; Bruce Car­ penter, 3rd place 9th grade. Seeds sale awards were presented to John Davis, top salesman, gold award pin; Gary Friddle, 2nd place, silver award pin; and Kendall Viele, 3rd place, bronze award pin. Members from each class were recognized for their outstanding scholarship this year. Those receiving scholarship award pins were: Dave Kalnbach, 12th grade; Mike Shilton, 11th grade; LeRoy Bursley, 10th grade and John Davis, 9th grade. Important Meeting There will be a meeting with the can­ didates for the Maple Valley School Board. This meeting will be held in the Maple Valley High School at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 2,1977. The Maple Valley Education Association would like to invite and encourage all citizens of Nashville and Vermontville to attend this meeting. Now is the time to become informed about our future board members. On... Memorial Day • Foam Jugs & Coolers • "China Foam” Plates Bowls & Divided Plates • Picnic Baskets • Plastic Forks & Spoons Shorts Tank Tops Swim Suits • Halters (To Beat The Summer Heat) ♦ Everything for Summer Fun! Don tforget ourfine line ofpermanent flowers, wreaths, sprays, vases etc. Variety Store Members who have done outstanding work in certain areas of agriculture were given proficiency award certificates and pins. Theywinners were Tim Hyatt, ag. mechanics; Cliff Byington, swine production; placement in ag. production Steve Cowell; Gary Friddle, forest management; and Leroy Wright, horse proficiency. The star chapter farmer award was presented to LeRoy Bursley. The star greenhand award was presented to Gary Friddle. The honorary chapter farmer degree was given to Philip Byington of Vermontville for all he has done to help our chapter. Craig DoW, State Vice-President from Region V, Lakewood Chapter, gave a challenging banquet address. Also in April the FFA Ag. Skills Contests were held at M.S.U. Our chapter received a silver award in forestry. The team members were Tom Beardslee, Tracy Beardslee and Gary Friddle. On Jlay 10, 1977 our chapter elected new officers for 1977-78. They are: Gary Friddle, president; Cliff Byington, VicePresident; Diane Bursley, Secretary; Gaylord Strodtbeck, Treasurer; Bruce Carpenter, Reporter; and John Davis, Sentinal. by Gary Friddle, Pres. Bruce Carpenter, Reporter Mr. and Mrs. Charles McMillen Hastings, and Gertrude Rett of of Murray, Kentucky, announce Akron, Ohio. The bride-elect is presently a the engagement and approaching marriage of their oldest junior at Eastern Kentucky daughter, Deborah Lynn, to Mr. University, majoring in medical James H. Pasco, son of Mr. and technology. She is a member of Mrs. John O. Pa,sco, Sr., also of Pi Beta Phi social sorority. Murray. Mr. Pasco is a senior at the Miss McMillen is the grand- University of Kentucky, studying daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith electrical engineering. He is a member of the Sigma Chi social McMillen and Doris Marshall and Mr. Vern Marshall, all of Nash- fraternity. An August 6th wedding is being ville. She is' the great granddaughter of Mrs. Elmer Gillett of planned. Engagement announced Mr. & Mrs. Vance Cole of 4201 W. Vermontville Hwy., Charlotte, announce the engagement of their daughter, Linette Renee, to David Betts, son of Mr. & Mrs. Glen Betts of 745 Gregg St., Nash­ ville. Linette is a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School and employed by the State of Michigan. David is a 1976 graduate also of Maple Valley and employed by General Alum, of Charlotte. A -July 9 wedding" is being planned. GR ISCENJ Garden Tools • Grass Seed (1 and 51b. Packages) Mr. & Mrs. David Laufer from Gallipolis, Ohio, wish to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter Pamela Sue to Dr. Glenn A. Linsley of Mason. Mr. Linsley is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Linsley of Nashville. Miss Laufer is a 1975 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and is employed as an optometric assistant. Mr. Linsley is a Maple Valley High School Graduate and received his doctorate of Op­ tometry degree from Ohio State University. He is in practice in Mason. An August wedding is planned. 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 McMillan-Pasco to wed Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads! Sprayers Ortho Weed & Pest Products Garden Hose & Sprinklers Jerry & Sharon Brumm — Owners . "The Home of Neighbo Neighborly Service" Nashville Hardware Ph:852-0713 105 N. MAIN NASHVILLE (Formerly Makers LG.A. Location) M n n �Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, May 25. 1977 - Page 3 Death & Dying” to be presented at Peace United Methodist church A special program, “Death and Dying”, will be presented on Thursday, June 9, by Barry County Extension Director Doris Richardson, at 8:06 P M at. the Peace United Methodist Church. This is sponsored by the Peace United Methodist Women as a community service and the public is invited. A movie is scheduled to be shown and Doris will cover such subjects as — how to plan a funeral and the costs involved; the stages people go thru when someone is dying and how to cope; talking to a child about death; how to comfort the bereaved; and other related Cutting the dead trees in Nashville areas, both psychological and physical. There will also be a time for questions and answers. Peace United Methodist Church is located at 6043 Scott Rd. < M-79), 4 miles west of Nash­ ville. and everyone is welcome. (5-24) FOR SALE: Toronado 1974, in­ cludes opera roof, fully equipped low mileage, in excellent con­ dition, $3995. Ph. Hastings: 616­ 945-5936. (5-24) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Village employees have been cutting diseased trees down along Nashville streets the last couple weeks. The cutting has been completed and the debris will soon be cleared. The clean up is an annual job in the spring.. (Maple Valley News Photo) Thank You Near record tourism expected this Memorial Day weekend; safety first! Rising car sales, reduced unemployment and plentiful fuel supplies should help propel Michigan tourism to a near record Memorial Day holiday, with state motorists expected to exceed 700 million miles driven for the second time in history, according to Automobile Club of Michigan. “Not since pre-energy crisis 1973, when Michiganians drove 707 million miles, have state drivers passed that mileage hurdle during a Memorial Day weekend,” said Joseph Ratke, Auto Club touring manager. Ratke estimated that state motorists would travel 701 million miles during the up­ coming 78-hour holiday, a 3.2 percent increase over the 1976 Memorial Day total of 679 million miles. The 78-hour holiday officially begins at 6 p.m. Friday (May 27) and ends at midnight Monday (May 30). Last year, 34 perso ns died on state roads over Memorial, Day weekend com­ pared to 28 for the 1975 Memorial Day holiday. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852 9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV-. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-968.0 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH, (5171726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan “Michigan motorists are traveling at a mileage rate ap­ proaching that of 1973,” stated Ratke. “First-quarter traffic counts released by the Department of State Highways show traffic volumes on Michigan roads up seven percent over a year ago. This is the highest beginning three-month period since 1973,” he added. Auto Club member requests for routings to Michigan destinations are up 15 percent over last year’s first quarter totals, with April figures 31 percent above the same month last year. Ratke said that since Michigan will not have to compete with last year’s Bicentennial celebrations in eastern states, more families should be vacationing in the state than last summer. The Auto Club official pointed out that vacation travel has not contributed significantly to the current rise this year compared with the same period of 1976. Ratke said that vacation travel during the year accounts for only 2.5 percent of the total gas burned by motorists. Auto Club is urging motorists to use extra caution on Michigan highways to help keep traffic deaths down. Last Memorial Day holiday’s 34 traffic deaths was thq highest total since the same number of persons was killed during the 1969 Memorial Day weekend. The drinking driver was the major reason for the high death total last .Memorial Day weekend, with 83 percent of the 24 at-fault drivers either known or suspected of consuming alcohol. To aid motorists, Auto Club will operate its 13th consecutive “Bring ’Em Back Alive!” Holiday News Service from 3 to 11 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday. A team of 25 Auto Club reporters and broadcasters will provide a network of 160 Michigan radio stations with hourly bulletins on traffic and tourism. Auto Club expects peak traffic periods to be between 7 and 10 p.m. Friday, when most motorists begin their holiday, and from 2 to 10 p.m. Monday during the homebound rush? Motorists traveling to popular Michigan Resort facilities are advised to make their holiday weekend hotel and motel reservations now to avoid disappointment. On behalf of the village of Vermontville and the Syrup Festival Association we would like to say thank you to all the people who worked so hard to make the Syrup Festival such a big success. A special thank you to all the committee chairmen who did such good work to put together such well rounded enter­ tainment for the Festival. Vernon Trowbridge, Village President Rinehart Zemke, Festival President Get Off to a Flying Start with a MAXIMUM GROWTH MAXIMUM SECURITY Savings Program cont. f rorti frontThe sixth grade camping program has proven to be very successful providing a more varied instructional program for the ,students attending camp. A major emphasis at camp has been placed in the area of science. A more complete screening program is in operation as related to children .that will be entering kindergarten. Through this program it is possible to help determine areas where the child might need additional assistance before entering kindergarten in the fall. 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The complete circle bike tour through Battle Creek, Marshall, Hastings and Kalamazoo covers 136 miles and is an uphill and downhill trek punctuated by hairpin turns. There are community bike paths in all of the cities along this route for more detailed looks at the local scene. Motels and hotels are available Marshall and Cornwell’s Turkey at Battle Creek, Marshall, House at N Drive North and 15*^ Hastings and Kalamazoo and Mile Road. Stroll through the points in between for bikers antique-filled barn, buy a turkey requiring overnight stops. sandwich or hot turkey dinner, Campgrounds are located at and eat it' while relaxing at a several locations along the way. picnic table next to the Corn­ For a 31-mile tour, take the well’s Centennial farmhouse. The Turkey House is closed Sundays Battle Creek-Marshall loop. Eight miles from Battle only. It is a 15-mile ride back to Creek’s east border, tour Mar­ shall’s Honolulu House, built in Battle Creek’s Leila Arboretum 1860 as a replica of the Hawaiian with its Kingman Natural History home of a former Michigan Museum. The city’s 655-acre Supreme Court chief justice who Binder Park has overnight served as U.S. counsul to Hawaii. campsites in addition to picnic Another, eight miles of corn­ areas and a children’s zoo. fields and dairy farms separate Kellogg Co., which gave the city its Cereal Capital of the World nickname, has plant tours on Weekdays. Continuing the bike tour north to Hastings on M-37, there is a roadside picnic area about eight miles north of Battle Creek where bicyclists can pump cool well water. The 29-mile stretch from Battle Creek to Hastings is up and down and around hills. Just outside Hastings off M-79 is Charlton Park Village and Museum on the banks of the Thornapple River and Thor­ napple Lake. For 25 cents, a bicyclist can use the picnic facilities, hiking and nature trails and tour the old-time buildings in the village. They include an 1885 church, an 1850 stagecoach inn, an 1869 one-room schoolhouse and blacksmith and carpenter’s shops, all moved to the park from \ their original sites and restored. The village season runs Memorial Day weekend through September. Across the river is a campground and there are others nearby" where bicyclists can spend the night. Nearby Hastings has a city park at the site of the old state fish hatchery on Green Street. From there, take Green Street . west to M-37 which runs into M-43 for the trip south to Kalamazoo. The 40-mile ride to Kalamazoo winds through farmland and lake country with the first 10 miles extremely hilly and the remainder over mostly flat land. Lakes crisscross and skirt the route, with possible rest stops at Cloverdale, Delton and Richland. The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary at Gull Lake, northeast of Richland, is well worth seeing. Kalamazoo has a fine park system but no overnight camping, and a few minutes ride from the downtown mall, Kalamazoo College and Western Michigan University can be toured. The bike tour continues on King Highway to M-96 past Kalamazoo’s paper mills and through Comstock, Galesburg, Augusta, Springfield and finally to Battle Creek - a distance of 36 miles. Rest stops are at River Oaks County Park, just -east of Com­ stock; at Crum Park, four miles west of Augusta, and the nearly 3,000-acre Fort Custer Recreation Area on the east city limits of Augusta. Bicyclists should pace them­ selves according to their ability. The League of . American Wheelmen estimates the average bicyclist can 6over 35 to 50 miles a day with ease. A card and pamphlet containing bicycle safety tips are available free at all Automobile Club of Michigan offices. A 136-mile circle bicycle tour from Battle Creek to Kalamazoo via Marshall and Hastings is i an up- and downhill trek through scenic ro ing countryside dotted with Centennial fa rms, quaint rural towns and industrial centers. A tour of just over 30 miles covers only the loop from Battle Creek to Marshall and back. Motels, ote s and campgrounds are available at-several locations along t e entire way. Among stops noted by Automobile Club of Michigan are Mars all s Honolulu House and Cornwell’s Turkey Farm north o town, Charlton Park Village and Museum near Hastings, Battle Creeks Leila Arboretum and Kellogg Co. cereal plant, Kellogg ir anctuary near Gull Lake,, and the campuses of Kalamazoo's estern Michigan University and Kalamazoo College. �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 25.1977 — Page 5 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroge r So sorry to hear that Mrs. Ethel Figg fell in her home last week and broke her arm. She is in Lansing General Hospital, also suffering with arthritis. Mr. and Mrs. Kim Hansen are planning to move in a few weeks to the corner of M-66 and State Road. Nearly all the Garden Chib members met Monday afternoon at the lovely farm home of Margreta and Martha Zemke. We were happy that Mrs. Ethel Gant (an honorary member) and her daughter, Mrs. Bernice Adrion of Oregon, were able to attend. A good attendance at the Senior Citizen meeting Tuesday- in the Griswold Room. Seven members of the Sr. High Band furnished the program. The next meeting will be June 21, and Rep. Ernest Nash will be our guest. If the weather permits it will be a picnic. Mr. and Mrs. H. Karpinski of Redford visited her cousin, Mrs. Ava Kroger, Tuesday afternoon. The officers of the Ver­ montville Historical Society met for a business meeting, Wed­ nesday evening, at the home of Mrs. Ava Kroger. Everyone is invited to the potluck and out­ standing program by Miss Rose Dills of Saginaw, on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Griswold Room. Miss Dills belongs to the American Bell Association and last year brought 300 bells from all over the world for a historical program. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Bernice Adrion attended the Eaton County Historical meeting Thursday evening at Kardel Hall on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Seventeen Centennial farm families were honored. Mrs. Nellie Mahar and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hosey were among the group from this area. Later Mrs. Kroger and Mrs. Adrion called on Miss Winifred Wells who taught English in Vermontville over 50 years ago. Word was received by Mrs. Leta Nagle that her aunt, Mrs. Alice Barningham, 89 years old, has passed away early Friday morning at the Immanuel Nursing Home in Charlotte. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the First Congregational Chruch in Vermontville with Rev. David Fleming officiating. The Vogt Funeral Home in VermoritVille is in charge. Mrs. Barningham was a for­ mer Vermontville resident, the widow of Mr. Arthur Barningham. Survivors include a son, Donald of Eaton Rapids, a daughter, Mrs. Ernest Culp of .Charlotte, several grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A son, Walter, of Pontiac, preceded her in death. Mrs. Manta Leatz of St Joseph, called on Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Leta Nagle Saturday, morning. Her sister, Mrs. Marie Crue of Hastings, had to enter the hospital again, but may be home soon as they have hired a housekeeper. Mrs. Firster’s tour this past week was to New York City. Next week, 23-27, is to Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mts. Mrs. Bernice Bernice Adrion Adrion enentertained the following for Sunday dinner; Mr. and Mrs. Phil Gant of Olivet, Mrs. Ethel Gant of Jarvis Acres, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gant and Mr. Harold Gant of Jackson. Mr. Floyd Amspacher of Ainger Road, has been a patient at H.G.B. Hospital several days this past week for tests and ob­ servation. Friends of Mrs. Carl (Ger­ trude) Martens are sorry to hear she is ill and has been admitted to Immanuel Nursing Home. Mis. Phyllis DeWitt of Texas is visiting her mother, Mrs. Kate Snyder.. A large groupd from Ver- montville area attended the 50th wedding anniversary’ of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gehman at the Saranac Community Church Sunday afternoon. Some of the former Vermontville people attending, besides the family who are Mr. and Mrs. (Ann) Morris Tabor and two boys from Ann Arbor (Morris teaches at Ford Community College at Dear­ born); Mr. and Mrs. (Carol) Larry Essenbacker and two children from Ovid and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gehman and three children from Wacoustai. Also Rev. and Mrs.. Maurice Tabor and John from Hillsdale; Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lautzenheizer from Jackson; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Wilson; Mr. and Mrs. Don (Janet) Stroup from Brethren; Mrs. (Lois Gearhart) Hartzler from Lae; and many more old friends in the 200 plus who at­ tended. Mrs. Carol (Gehman) Essenbacker, Mrs. Lois Hartzler and Mrs. Janet (Townsend) Stroup, the former “Rosettes”, entertained with musical numbers several times at this delightful affair. Pre-school vision testing program Expectant parent classes offered Are you expecting a baby soon? Do you want to learn more about pregnancy and the birth of your chdd? It’s important for expectant mothers to know how to take care of themselves and their baby. Expectant fathers need to know too!! Classes will be offered by the BARRY-EATON ' HEALTH DEPARTMENT to give you the information you need. There will be classes on (1) Human Reproduction, (2) Nutrition, (3) Labor & Delivery, (4) Hospital Tour, (5) Infant Care & Family Planning. Breathing & relaxation exercises are incorporated in these classes, but not as ex­ tensively as the LaMaze Classes. Each Wednesday, from June 1 thru. June 29, there will be 2 classes offered. One from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. and a new morning class from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Hopefully this will make it convenient for those who could not come in the evening. These classes will be held in the Physician’s Center Conference Room, at 1005 W. Greent Street; Hastings. For information, call the BARRY-EATON DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT, 208 W. Court, Hastings, 945-9516. Maple Valley School Lunch Menu Monday, May 30 No School - Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 31 Goulash, Green Beans, Fruit, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Wednesday, June 1 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Peas, Fruit, Milk. Thursday, June 2 Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Butter, Vegetable, Fruit, Bread & Butter Sandwich, Milk. Friday, June 3 Pizza Buns, Corn, Fruit, Pickles, Milk. Monday, June 6 Cooks Choice z Tuesday, June 7 Cooks Choice Wednesday, June 8 In order to help parents to comply with the Michigan School Entry Law, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department will be conducting a Vision Testing Program for school enterers. This program will begin in Woodland on May 26. Parents of children who will be attending that school are urged to call for an appointment before that date. The remainder of Barry County area Schools will be done in June 6. Maplewood area call for ap­ pointment at 726-0600 and Nash­ ville area call Fuller St. Elementary, 852-9468. Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads 8140..(5-31) FOR SALE: Two-door avocado 12 HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE SUMMER!! WE WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAYS THROUGH JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST. ’ The ALL-TOGETHER Team" Action Ads BY OWNER: Neat 1 bedroom retirement home in Nashville; good location, low utilities and taxes. Ph. Battle Creek, 962­ No Lunch - ’.s day of school. 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The revised TourBook separates accommodations into seven categories: motels, motor inns, hotels, motor hotels, cot­ tages, lodges and complexes. “Each facility listed is only compared with similar types,” explained Joseph Ratke, Auto Club touring manager. “Previously, all AAA-approved establishments were judged together,” Ratke pointed out. “Now, a motel can be awarded a top rating, even though it may not have the amenities of a resort complex. “We believe this updated system is a fairer way to rate accommodations and provide travelers with more detailed information,” he added. Each property is rated on a scale from one to five, marked by diamond symbols, as follows: —One diamond: Meets AAA basic requirements. -Two diamonds: exceeds AAA minimum requirements. --Three diamonds: Significantly exceeds AAA requirements. -Four ' diamonds: offers luxurious accommodations and extra amenities. -Five diamonds: renowned NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY DANCE ., MAY 28.-9:30-1:30 P.M. Music by Rick & The Cavaliers • Members & Guests • Food in the Kitchen Ben Mason's A weekly accommodations and awarded only to those exceptional properties widely recognized for consistently providing the finest guest facilities, services and over-all atmosphere. While no Michigan establish­ ment received a rating of five diamonds, 25 facilities received four-diamond ratings. The TourBooks are available to AAA members at all 55 Auto Club offices in Michigan. The Tour­ Books are broken down into a series of 20 regions in the United States. Each AAA-rated establishment is visited annually by trained field representatives. report from— Ernest Nash State Representative DRINKING AGE - Headed for the House are SB 32 & 31, which would raise the legal drinking age to 19. Safety experts and school officials have urged this, but opponents claim it would .wrongly remove constitutional rights now granted at age 18. News of our MEDICAID FRAUD - Now in the House is SB 18, which would servicemen outlaw fraudulent practices in Marine Corporal Douglas E. getting medicaid payments or Vorce, son of Duane Vorce of benefits. Included are false Route 2, Vermontville, has application statements, kick­ reported for duty with the 3D backs for service providers, and Marine Division, on Okinawa. conspiracies to benefit from false He joined the Marine Corps in claims. September 1975. JURY DUTY - Soon to be voted on are HB 413506, which would GRADUATION replace the present one-month ANNOUNCEMENTS Still available to order at The jury duty with a system where Reminder, 112 E. Court St., jurors serve only one day or for the duration of one trial. Nearly Hastings, (tfn) all exemptions from jury duty would be eliminated. STATE POLICE RECRUIT SCHOOL - Half of the 64-member State Police recruit school, sworn in Wednesday, are minorities and women - 32 white males, two black females, 10 black males, five Latino males, three American Indian males and 12 white females. With the graduation, the Department is still 160 officers short of its authorized number. DEPARTMENT STORY Governor Milliken has asked the legislature to create a Michigan Department ofEnergy, to ensure adequate and affordable utility W “30 YEARS IN BUSINESS” CELEBRATION at Randall Lumber Co. With Specials Galore ... 3O%OFR • j\nderseri Windows Kitchen Cabinets Bathroom Vanities • • When purchased during the month ofMay. Picnic Table Frames Special Simulated Oak Paneling A Real Buy At: A Summer Time Must!! $19«5 per 4'x8' sheet Electra Cellulose Insulation Pouring Insulation Blowing Insulation $J20 $095 20 lb Bags full 30 lb Bags Blower Rentals Available Randall HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8-5 , Saturday 8-12 Never on Sunday LUMBER COMPANY 219 S. State Nashville, Mi Ph. (517) 852-0882 { services and to promote energy conservation. This would be our 20th Department, the maximum allowed by the Constitution. AVOID TRAGEDY - As you “get away from it all” this Memorial Day weedend, remember that drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death in Michigan take adequate precautions when you’re swimming, boating' or involved in any other water sports. TAX UPHELD - The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that the state’s Single Business Tax is consittutional even though it’s not listed in the Constitution; also, it may be graduated because it’s a value-added tax rather than an income tax. Changes are likely. STATE FRUIT - The justintroduced H.B. 4870 would make the apple Michigan’s official state fruit, complementing our state flower, the apple blossom, and recognizing the fact that we rank third in the, nation in apple production. 76 House members cosponsored this bill. POISON IVY - Another danger to watch out for as the vacation season starts is ivy poisoning. You can get it from dogs’ fur, shoe soles or gardening tools, if they’ve come in contact with poison ivy. Also from the smoke of burning plants. Washing with strorig soap is the best anitote; in general, “leaves three, let it be; leaves five, keep it alive.” Ik* llttitt Higsbi iisi KM(q Small business week May 22-28 in Michigan Raymond L. Harshman, Michigan District Director for the Small Business Administration joined President Carter, SBA Administrator Weaver, Governor Milliken and City numerous Mayors throughout the State of Michigan in paying tribute to the more than 13 million small business men and women during SMALL BBUSINESS WEEK, May 22-28, 1977. Mr. Harshman stated that this was the thirteenth annual observance of SMALL BUSINESS WEEK. He quoted tthe Presidential Proclamation in part - “Our Nation’s small businesses employ 100 million Americans and produce nearly half of our gross business product. Small businesses remain healthy in an economic environment that equates size with success because they take an active interest in the customers and communities they serve. A successful small business is evidence of the independence, initiative and hard work of the inan or woman who owns and operates it. Their spirit has been, and will continue to be, a major factor in our nation’s growth.” ILIL^ (& Mr. Harshman further stated that SBA will announce the Winner of the National Small Business Person of the Year Award during Small Business Week activities in Washington, D.C. Orville D. Merjllat, Merillat Industries, Inc., Adrian, was recently, honored as the Michigan Small Business Person of the Year and will be under con­ sideration for the National honor. Maple Valley high school honors night, May 26 M Honor’s night is Thursday, May Kt 26, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. Academic honors and awards will be given in the following area: Attendance, enance, Honor onor Roll, o, Citizenzenship, Athletic Scholarships, In­ dustrial Arts,, scholarships,, Science, Home Economics, Commercial, Social Studies^ Mathematics, Chess, Future Homemakers of America Award, National Honor Society Awards and invitations, Daqghters of American Revolution, Jour- nalism, Varsity Club (The Carey Wolf Memorial Award), Maple Valley Educational Association Awards, University of Michigan Dictionaries, Valedictorian and Salutatorian Awards. Invitations have been extended to all being honored. Friends and relatives are urged to attend and join in a reception following the program at which time the . faculty and administration honor the students. . ’jk.jji �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 25, 1977 - Page 7 Calendar of Events May 24 - TV & Its Effect on NASH HONORED BY STATE POLICE State Representative Ernest Nash (left), (R-Dimondale) was presented a plaque honoring him as past president of the International Association of Voice Identification and an honorary membership in the Association by its President SGT. Malcolm Hall, of the State Police. Nash is a recognized expert in voice identification which was his speciality in the Department of State Police prior to his being elected to the House of Representatives. The International Association of Voice Identification originated in Michigan, with Nash as one of the founders and first president, and has expanded internationally. Currently there are 17 certified voice identification technicians in the world—16 in the United States and one in Canada. Additionally, there are 38 trainees in the United States, Europe, South Africa, Israel, Japan and Argentina. (Photo Supplied) Department of Agriculture for appointed time. 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. June 26-July 2 - Hosting group of 4-H members from South Dakota. July 17-23 - Barry County Fair. Children, 1 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings & 7:30 p.m. at Middle School, Delton. No reservations necessary. 50 cent charge at door for materials. May 30 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. June 6 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. June 9 - Registered Holstein Directors, Goodwill Dairy Farms, Marvin Smith Farm, South M-43, 8 p.m. June 13 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. June 13 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Of­ fice. June 20 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. June 22-23 - College Week, Michigan State University campus, East Lansing. June 27 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. June 28 - Pesticide Applicators Examination, Extension Office, Hastings. The individual must have sent application to Michigan Action Ads GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Still available to order at the Reminder, 112 E. Court St., Hastings, (tfn) Sewing Machine operators, experienced or will train. Superior Fringe Benefits, paid holidays, vacation pay and Insurance benefits. Applications accepted between 9:30 A.M. 11:30 A.M. Baby Bliss Inc. 220 N. Main, Nashville, Mich. WANTED: FOR SALE 3 piece sectional brown sofa $35.00. Johnson's Furniture Store. 112 N. Main, Nashville. 852-9594. LOST: Female Black Labrador. M-66 ahd Thornapple Lake Rd. area. Nashville, 852-9157. I PROF PROF^SS,O/\/4 O/\/4^ to the editor in air conditioned comfort Nancy Ainsworth To the Editor: In last weeks paper (5-18-77) Mr. Bob Lasinski Community Relations Manager for Michigan Bell Telephone Compnay at Jackson placed an ad making it appear that Ma Bell really has a Motherly heart for the people with fixed incomes, such as retirees /especially) for a MEMBER N^Apep p Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers.. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. monthly charge of only $3.39 plus tax a “Two-Party Budget Service coule be had and a maximum of 45 locals would be set with a 5 cent per call charge over and above that number of local calls. Great! Now the part when you try as my wife did to get Ma Bells loving thoughtful service, The $3.39 plus tax PLUS a MILEAGE CHARGE (where did that come from? certainly not from the well worded Ma Bell advertisement.) Where else but the Business ’office. We live about 6 miles from Central (across from the High School) so my wife was advised of the Mileage Charge $6.00. So now the bargain has gone from $3.39 plus $6.00 plus tax and my answer from Mr. Lasinski on the phone was well, if you buy a gallon of gas they don’t tell you how many miles it will take you and ifyou buy an automobile they have extras they charge for but my main reason for this com­ plaint is - Why make it sound to the rest of the readers that those oldies and disabled are getting the red carpet treatment from “OL” Ma Bell when in reality they are offering nil or very little and misrepresenting by omitting the facts. - Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Frj. 9-4:30 As I explained to Mr. Lasinski I’ve no Quarrel with him but to use the more unfortunate for what I’d call the most misleading thing I’ve saw in print lately deserves a more realistic Ad to the people of this area and not just, everybody does it. Come on Ma Bell and you also Mr. Lasinski. Put some facts in our little paper, Not Fiction. Sincerely Melvin D. Perkins 726-0330 7 Vermontville Evenings - Sunfield 566-8317 — owNer — ALBERT AINSWORTH Digging Backhoe Work Jodi Spicer Wed. & Sat. 9-5 Fri. 4-7 Barb Byington Mon. & Tues. 9-4:30 Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0330 o Vacation Time Bargains For That Summer Time Thirst 1 COKE 12oz Cans 12 Pack ONLY Bic Lighters A&N Excavating Inc Clearing Dozing Laurie Hale Thurs. & Fri. 9-5 Open Evenings by appointment ONLY! Open Friday evening til 7 Saturday 9-5 89c We Have Lottery Tickets Open 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m 0 Sunday, May 29 Only OPEN Memorial Day o Food and Beverage 637 South Main Street, Nashville • Phone 852-9833 �Maple VaUoy Mow*. Naehville. Wednatdoy. May 25. 1977 - Pop* • Maple Valley defeats Lakewood in 'track meet' held here Friday- Maple Valley to operate summer reading programi Maple Valley schools will operate a three week summer reading program in June. Classes will be for elementary age children only. Students who would benefit from such in­ struction have already enrolled. These classes are funded by federal Title 1 money and feature a small student-teacher ratio. Teaching the two Nashville classes will be Miss Mary Gauss and Mrs. Jane VanOstenberg. They will be assisted by Debbie Cooley, Joy Jarvie, Deb Gurd, Sharon Marisch, Teresa Kent and Margaret Myers. Mrs. Jean St. Andrew and Mrs. Linda Andres will each teach a class in Ver­ montville. They will be assisted by Sheryl Sherman, Linda Viele, Becky Fox, Kim Zemke, Patsy Fisher, and Kathy Garvey. Lunches and snacks will be provided for all students during the summer session. Tran­ sportation, for those needing it, will also be provided. Students will be tested to find five reading-skills that need to be mastered. Once those skills are determined, teaching will be directed toward those specific skills. Kaye Hughes shows her form in clearing the high jump. ' ® (Mople Valley News Pho Photo) Federal Granulated FERTILIZER I Maple Valley school lunch Defending league pole-vault champ, Maple Valley's Gary Hamilton, clears the bar easily as other track members look on. (Maple Valley News Photo) Monday, May 30 No School - Memorial Day Tuesday, May 31 Goulash, Green Beans, Fruit, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Wednesday, June 1 Evangelist Harold Meyers Revival Services Thursday, June 2 Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Butter, Vegetable, Fruit, Bread & Butter Sandwich, Milk. Friday, June 3 May 24 - 29 at 7 P.M. Pizza Buns, Corn, Fruit, Pickles, Milk.. • Sunday School 10 a.m. • Morning Service 11 a.m. GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Still available to order at the Reminder, -112 E. Court St., Hastings, (tfn) Nashville Church of the Nazarene Community events Hot Dogs, French Fries, Peas, Fruit, Milk. ' All notices should be delivered to Carl's by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. NOTICE NOTICE Nashville church of the Nazarene vyill be having Revival Services with Evangelist, Harold Meyers, May 24-29. Come each evening at 7:00 and hear the Word of God preached. Sunday School 10:00 Morning Service 11:00. (5-24) Nashville high school Class of 1927 will meet in the music room at Maple Valley High School at 5 pm, June 4, prior to the alumni banquet. Please make resfervations for the banquet. (5-24) Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 12-12-12 6-24-24 8-32-16 14-14-14 8-32-16 Potas Urea.... -0-60 45-0-0 Bags and Bulk Spreaders Atrazine Lasso Dyfonate lb .*195 g«ii.*1375 lb. While Supplies Last! 81* Lawn & Garden Supplies FERTILIZER AT SAVINGS WEEDKILLERS* SPRAYS INSECTICIDES* DUSTS SPRAYERS & SPREADERS LAWN SEED MIXES STRING BEANS • PEAS SWEET CORN • WAX BEANS FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 PURINA CHOWS �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 25. 1977 - Page 9 Doctors-Community Leaders meet from across Michigan Doctors in training, hospital administrators and community leaders from across the state met in Hastings,. Thursday, for Physicians for Michigan Communities Day', sponsored by the Michigan Health Council The event was held at the Lecture Hall of Hastings High School and at the Pennock Hospital Physicians Center.. The gathering was organized "for the purpose of bringing together.young doctors now in training in family medicine and other primary care specialties and Michigan Michiga communities seeking their future services.” Among the speakers were William Allen, M.D., Larry Hawkins, M.D., Mike McAlvey, M.D., and James WeatherWeather­ head, M.D., four Hastings family physicians who opened practice in Hastings last July. Also speaking was Charles Morrill, M.D., a Hastings resident who is program director of the Family Practice Residency Program of GRAMEC in Grand Rapids; and Richard Fluke, executive director of Pennock Hospital. About 200 people attended the sessions. A number of communities set up displays at the hospital for physicians to get information about their towns. Maple Valley community news Little League Baseball Clinic a special Little League Sum­ mer Baseball .Clinic will be conducted by Coach G. Hoefler and his Maple Valley Baseball team members for the benefit of both Nashville and Vermontville Little Leaguers. The clinic will be conducted Wednesday, May 25, 1977 on the diamond behind the Jr-Sr High School at 6 p.m. In case of rain, the Clinic will be held in the Jr-Sr High School gym. Here is an opportunity for interested youngsters to get started the right way to learn to play the national spqrt at an early age. Take advantage of this one­ time offering by getting in­ terested youngsters to the diamond for the clinic. Coach Hoefler suggests that each boy bring his own bat and-or glove so < that he may put into practice the things that will be shown.at the clinic. Action-Ads UPSTAIRS APARTMENT for rent. Refrigerator and stove furnished, $150 a month including utilities. Older couple preferred. No. pets or children. References and deposit. Ph. 852-9735, 224 Sherman St., Nashville. tfn WANTED TO DO: Cleaning homes and offices, reasonable rates. 852-9244, Nashville. (6-7) FOR SALE: Blue veivet sofa. Extra large, like new $190.00 Johnsons Furniture, 112 N. Main, Nashville. 852-9594. Reigle's Central Michigan Rep. to hold office hours in Hastings Senator Donald W. Riegle, Jr., today announced that his Central Michigan Regional Represen­ tative, Howard Wolpe, will be holding constituent office hours on Tuesday, May 24, in Hastings. “The purpose of these hours is to let people come and express their concerns about any federal issue. In addition, if people need It’s a girl FREE RECIPE BOOKLET Mrs. and Mrs. David Beard (Alice Linsley) of 611 West­ moreland Dr., Lansing, are the new parents of a baby girl, Robin Elizabeth, born May 8 at Sparrow Hospital. Special agent to service Trumble Insurance agency What do you say for a zippy chicken salad sealed in a golden brown pastry crust and covered with mushroom sauce? More! More! In fact, you’ll find yourself saying that about all the other recipes contained with Chicken Salad Pastries when you order your special booklet featuring Flako and Aunt Jemima Easy Mixes. For your free copy (one to a family, please) write: “Easy Livin’ Recipes” P.O. Box 3846 The Quaker Oats Company Chicago, IL 60654 CHICKEN SALAD PASTRIES 1/z cup mayonnaise Filling: 2 cups chopped cooked Crust: chicken One 10-oz. pkg. Flake Vt cup chopped green Pie Crust Mix pepper 4 tablespoons cold water Vt cup chopped celery Sauce: 1 tablespoon sweet pickle One 101/2 oz. can relish condensed cream of Vi teaspoon dry mustard mushroom soup % teaspoon salt !/> cup milk Dash Deober For filling, combine all ingredients. Set aside. For crust, empty contents of package into bowl. Sprinkle cold water by tablespoonfuls over mix; stir with fork until just dampened. Form into ball. (If too dry, add a little more water.) Roll out on lightly floured board or canvas to form 15x12 -inch rectangle. Cut into six 6x5-inch rectangles. Divide filling among rectangles; spread to edges. Bring long sides together; seal. Place on ungreased cooky sheet; brush with beaten egg, if desired. Bake in preheated hot oven (425°F.) about 20 minutes. For sauce, combine soup and milk in small saucepan; heat thoroughly, stirring constantly. To serve, spoon sauce over chicken rolls; garnish with pimento, if desired. Makes 6 servings. David S: Huff has been ap­ pointed a special agent in the Lansing area field territory for Auto-Owners Insurance of Lansing. He will be servicing the Trumble Agency, 178 S. Main St. in Vermontville. .Huff was graduated from In­ diana University with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. He joined Auto­ Owners in 1975 as an underwriter trainee in Lansing underwriting. FREEPORT ALUMNI will meet June 11, 1977 at Cunningham Acres. Reservations should be made by June 4. Dinner, $4 each; dinner at 7 p.m. Call 765-3261 or 765-3831, Freeport or 891-1355, Calidonia. (5-31) FOR SALE: Beige nylon cover sofa, $75.00. Johnsons Furniture Store, 112 N. Main,Nash ville. 852­ 9594. FOR SALE: 1972 Rally Nova, $1800. 1971 Datsun 510 station­ wagon, $1500. Call 948-8879. (5-24)' DID YOU KNOW toll-free telephone lines to regional offices for benefits’ assistance is available to- about 90 percent of the nation’s veterans, according to the Veterans Administration. For Want Ads — Phone 945-9554 Hastings my assistance with a problem they are having with the federal government, they should come in to talk with Howard. Together we will make every effort possible to solve the problem,” Riegle said. Riegle added that Wolpe will be meeting with constituents regularly in Hastings on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Wolpe will also meet with the Barry County Commission to report on the status of key federal legislation. In Hastings, Wolpe will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 102 S. Broadway. Appointments are not necessary: Maple Valley building trades ‘open house’ Friday, May 27, 1977 will be a special day for the students of the Maple Valley High School Building Trades Class. That is the day they are showing to the public their fine efforts for the year. The house they have been building at 365 N. Main Street in Vermontville will be open to the public the following hours: 9:00 12:00, 1:00 - 4:00, 6:30 - 9:00. Everyone is invited to take a guided tour of the new building, have coffee and cookies and ask any questions you would like. Notice Because of the Memorial Day weekend all advertising and news copy must be in by Saturday noon to/ get in that weeks paper. Have a safe and happy weekend WE CARE ABOUT YOU Prearrangement of funeral service-is especially Sensible where there are no close family members to properly assume the funeral responsibilities. The concerned person may select his clergyman and funeral director in advance,, decide details of the burial and service, and place the expense funds in a trust for that purpose. �Maple Valley news, Nashville. Wednesday. May 25.1977 — Page 10 Girl scout news notes The Girl Scouts Awards Night will be at Maple Valley High School May 31. A potluck dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. with everyone asked to bring a dish to pass and table service. The award presentations will start at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Four girls will receive their 1st class awards. Day Camp will be July 18, 19, 20, and 21 this summer at Max Potter’s farm camp on Gresham Rd.A special bike unit will be available for girls who have completed 6th grade and have a 3, 5, or 10 speed bike. Cadette age girls who are willing to assist a camp counselor may go to camp free of charge. Parents or leaders who sign up as counselors for four full days, may bring younger children and they will be placed in the nursery or boy’s unit for the day. Registration forms for Day Camp have<been distributed. The registration deadline is July 1. West Michigan Fishing report, May 16,1977 Girls Softball Team pulls out victory in last of 7th Cheri Janousek's homerun in the bottom of the 7th inning gave Maple Valley a comefrom-behind victory over Vestaburg, 20-28, in the girls varsity softball game Friday after- Jul.ie Barlow belted a homer and drove in five runs and Cinda Murphy went 3 for 5 and had four RBIs pacing the Lions attack. Sue Thompson was the winning pitcher and had five strikeouts. In ohoto Tammy Wolff drives the ball down the rightfield line in the first inning. Maple Valley News Photo) West Michigan’s outstanding spring fishing continues and May may well end up as the best early month in the history of the Lake Michigan fishery to date, it is reported by West Michigan Tourist Association. Virtually all port and inland cities are reporting very good to “fantastic” fishing for a variety of fish, including unusually large (for this time of year) Chinook salmon and Lake trout, Browns, Steelhead, Northern pike, Whitefish, Catfish and Perch. Following are south-to-north reports on angling success compiled today by the toursit association from charter boat captains, sport shops and chambers of commerce: ST. JOSEPH Very good fishing for Chinook and Coho salmon, Lake trout and a few Steelhead and Browns off this port city is reported by Capt. Ben Jacobozzi of the Lady Jane. Best fishing is from the surface down to 50 feet - using Tadpollies for surface trolling and Flutter and Rattle spoons for deeper action. BENTON HARBOR-Excellent Continued page 11 col 2 Youngsters perform “Variety in Dance” in Nashville Darcy Ainsworth, Lisa Shumaker, Shawn Eveland, Christine Gardner, Kristen Kraai and Stephanie Whitmore in a dance number called "Shy Lions". Maple Valley News Photo) Barb Franks instructor of the Barb Frank's Dancers. The Barb Franks Dancers presented “Variety in Dance” at the Maple Valley High School auditorium Friday, May 20. The dance numbers included tap routines, modern jazz, and other creative dances. The numbers performed were “Shy Lions”, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart”, “Saturday Night”, “Left Foot, Right Foot?”, “Bad, Bad LeRoy Brown”, Honky Tonk Shoes”, “On the Good Ship Lollipop Salute to the Armed Forces”, “Chicago”, “Stars and Stripes Forever”, “ Flirtin’ ”, “Crazy / Rhythm”, “Swiss Misses’’^ “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing”, “Dancer’s Boogie”, “I’ve got Rhythm”, and a couple instrumental numbers. The Barb Franks Dancers were Darcy Ainsworth, Lisa Shumaker, Shawn Eveland, Christine Gardner, Kristen Kraai, Stephanie Whitmore, Lisa Franks, Deniece Hulsebos, Cindy Royston, Heidi Reese, Christa Ruohonen, Kelly Ruohonen, Dene^’ Cripe, Katrina Schriver, Shannon Hubbard, Kellie Graham, Karen Zeeryp, Christine Harshman, Melissa Rathbun, Abigail Rathbun, Heather Brown, Tammy Cole, and instructor Barb Franks herself. They say success! Mag­ nificent raised printing ... low in cost yet they say “success”. Many type styles and layout ideas to choose from Cindy Royston, Heidi Reese, Christa Ruohonen, Kelly Ruoho’nen, and Denee Cripe prove they know the difference between their right foot and their, left foot. (Maple Valley News Photo) Lisa Franks performs a solo tap dance number. The Reminder 112 E. Court St. Hastings �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 25,1977 — Page 11 Maple Valley community news GENERAL MEETING WOMENS SOFTBALL A general meeting for all in­ terested in the Maple Valley Womens Slow Pitch Softball Association is called for Tuesday, May 24,1977 in the Library of the Jr-Sf High School at 7 p.m. to get the 1977 summer season off to a good start. All those participating and interested are urged to at­ tend. F6r details or information call Rosie Murphy at 852-9754. ADULT GRADUATION - CLASS OF 1977 Plans have been completed and put into effect to conduct the third Adult High School graduation ceremony through the Com­ munity School Program at Maple Valley under the direction and support of the Maple Valley School District. The diplomas are formally presented the night of May 24th in the Jr-Sr High School Auditorium by representatives of the Board of Education and the Ad­ ministration. This ceremony is made additionally memorable by the Clergy, Maple Valley Choir and a graduation speaker from the Adult and Continuing Education Services of the State Department of Education - Dr. W. Carmody. The evening is a pleasant and meihorabld ceremony for the participants who have reached this coveted goal. The names of the adults that have completed their requirements and are ready to receive their diplomas are: Maiy Cranson, Martha Davis, Dolores Fellem, Kristi Garvey, Sheila Grinage, Paula Har­ shman, Larry Hyatt, Carol Kellogg, Sonja Little, Leslie Mann, Joyce Nisse, Dwight Powers, Theodore Spoelstra, and Sharon Stanton. Congratulations and best wishes to the Maple Valley Adult Class of 1977. It is hoped that these graduates honored at Maple Valley will lead the way for others in our communities who will follow in future years. SUMMER TENNIS PROGRAM There have been a few changes in the Maple Valley Summer Tennis program for 1977. Please call Ernie Jacoby at 852-9275 or Bob Kosztowny at 948-8155 or 852­ 9275 for information or details. There will again by Terthis Leagues for Mens and Womens Singles players at the Jr-Sr High School courts. Mens Singles play will be on Tuesday nights from 5:30 to dark. Womens Singles will play on Wednesday nights at 6:30. The cost for League Play will be $3 each ($2 League Fee, $1 Trophy Fee). The League will meet for six- weeks beginning June 7,1977. The winners will be determined by a round robin play between the top four players (by percentage). tournament for both Mens and Womens Singles players held July 16th and 17th at the High School courts. The tournament will be double elimination, so you will play a lot of tennis. Trophies will be awarded for the first three place finishers. At least eight entries are needed for each tournament. Tournament fee will be $3. Ifyou are interested in learning to play tennis or just developing your tennis skills, tennis lessons may be just what you need. There are four options to choose from. Option I A class called Beginners Tennis will be given this summer. The class will consist of five one-hour lessons covering the basic strokes, beginning strategy and recreational play. The cost for the class will be $2 per hour per person. There is a minimum class size of 4 people - maximum 7. Class will meet on Wednesday mornings or afternoons. Option II - Individual Lessons will also be offered. A unit of 5 lessons is the minimum number of lessons with an option to take more if you desire. The cost is $6-. hour and times will be arranged. Option III - Lessons can be taken by 2 people for the price of $3.50 per hour per person. Again times will be arranged. Option IV - A neW concept this year is called Supervised Tennis Drills. This group of lessons (5 minimum 1 consists of drills to develop your tennis skills. If you’ve played tennis before, these lessons will develop your tennis game to a new level of performance. Practice makes perfect, but with supervision you can- make your practice meaningful. Perfect practice makes perfect. Minimum class size is four and the cost is $1.50 per hour per person. Please call Ernie Jacoby, 8529275, or Bob Kosztowny; 852-9275 or 948-8155, if you would like to sign up or if you have any questions. LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL CLINIC There will be a Maple Valley Little League Baseball Clinic conducted after school at the diamond behind the Jr.- Sr. High School Wednesday afternoon, May 25,- 1977. Coach G. Hoefler and some of the Maple Valley Baseball team members will demonstrate some of the important basics for the natiohal sport of baseball. Take advantage of this opportunity to have expert instruction and demonstration to get the en,thusiastic youngsters off in the right direction to develop the skills that go with good ball playing. Wednesday afternoon, 4 p.m., May 25,1977. Diamond behind the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Fishing report continued from page 10 weather this weekend was ac­ companied by excellent fishing, reports Capt. Chuck Knipschild of the Sportabout. Fishermen were netting Chinook, Coho, and some Steelhead on surface lines. Best action was in 40 - 100 ft. of water on downriggers 20 - 40 ft. down. Rattler spoons, Lucky lures, and Locos with or without attractors were best lures. HOLLAND-The Tulip-city area in Lake Michigan is producing “fantastic” fishing with many limit catches of Lake trout, to 16 lbs.; Chinook salmon, to 24 lbs., Brown trout and Steelhead, reports Main Auto and Marine. The fish are hitting from the surface down to 35 ft., over 2475 ft. of water, on Locos, Chargers, Fireplugs and Rat­ tlesnakes. Lake Macatawa is producing good catches of speckled bass on jigs and min- nows and is expected to be an excellent walleye fishery this spring with the first spawning run of the fish, in the 17-21” class, from a plant by the city’s Fish and Game club. GRAND HAVEN-Fishermen have been catching just about everything with fishing here reported as “wild” by the Chamber of Commerce. Best fishing is 30 - 40 ft. down in 80 -100 ft. of water with good catches of Chinook, Lake trout, Cpho, and Browns. Chartreuse has been best lure color, but all baits seem to be working. Steelhead have been just fair. Perch fishing off the pier has been good to ex­ cellent with fish up to 13” being landed. There is excellent Pike fishing on the rivers and bayous with 6 - 10 lb. catches reported. Cont. next col. ishing report continued from col. 3 Blugills are in the shallows, -starting to spawn, and fishing is good to excellent. Speckled bass so far have been poor, but Catfish have been “fabulous” with four fishermen reporting a two-day catch of 1,000 lbs. MUSKEGON-May’s unusually good fishing - “the best month so far” - continues off this port city with between eight and 17 good size fish taken on each six-hour charter, reports Capt. Ben Seehock of the Seahawk. Catches are mainly Chinook slamon, to 19 lbs., and Lake trout, to 12 lbs. Best success is with green, blue and yellow Tadpollies at 35 ft. depths over 55 ft. of water. WHITEHALL-Fishing here has been unusually good with a large number of big Chinook caught, reports Capt. Gene Kuhne of White Lake Fishing fleet. Fishermen are netting a mixed bag of Lake trout, Chinook, Steelhead, and Coho with a 25 lb. Chinook, a 10 lb. Atlantic salmon, and a 20 lb. Brown weighing in as best catches. Best fishing has been 20 - 40 ft. down in 40 - 60 ft. of water. Clatter tads and a Manistee Wobblers have been best lures with yellow the best color. CROTON-Walleye and Pike are good on Croton and Hardy pond and Rainbows have picked up in the Muskegon river, it is reported by Fishermen’s Retreat. Area streams are improving for trout, and Bluegills and Crappies are good on area lakes with Blue gills just starting to bed. Croton-Hardy of Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Carp contest May 27 through June 26. Contestants may spear, use a hook and line or bow and arrow, and there will be prizes and trophies for largest and most fish. Clubs are welcome to enter. PENTWATER-Fishing is good here for Lake trout, Steelhead, Chinook and Cobo salmon, reports Capt. Whitey Vermeulen of the Sportsman. The Kings are running to 16 Ib.s LUDINGTON-A fish count on 20 boats launched from Tamarac Sports Fishing Dock over the weekend showed an average of five fish per boat. The Tamarac Dock reports catches were predominantly King salmon, 4-18 lbs.; Lake trout, 3-12 lbs., along with a few Browns, Steelhead and Coho jacks. Best fishing was south of the city in Lake Michigan with lures trolled from the sur­ face down to 25 ft. over 50 ft. of water. Blue and silver Cleos, small Fireplugs, Lucky lures and small Locos were best baits. Also at Ludington, Ed Andersen of Pere Marquette Sports Center reports fishing continues good with Lake trout, Browns, and Pike providing the best action. Best baits have been spawn bags and crawlers. Bluegills are just starting to gang up, so fishing should improve. Perch fishing has been fair. ONEKAMA—Northern pike action is “excellent” on Portage lake, with limit catches the rule, and Lake Michigan is producing good catches of Chinook salmon, Browns, Steelhead and Lake trout, reports Capt. Tom Van of Van’s Resort, Rapalias are best baits from the surface down to 10 ft. over 30 ft. of water. Best Lake Michigan fishing is straight off the Onekama channel to four miles south. Lake trout are coming best at 90 ft. depths on small Fireplugs and Tadpollies behind Cowbells. TRAVERSE CITY-East Bay is producing good catches of Whitefish, Lake trout and Browns, reports the city's Chamber of Commerce. Best success is in 120-150 ft. of water. Good Harbor Bay, off the leelanau peninsula, is also good for Lake trout and Browns. Bluegills are providing plenty of action on High and Spider lakes for worm fishermen. CHARLEVOIX-Lake Trout fishing here can only be described as “spectacular,” reports the Chamber of Com­ merce. Charter boats brought in limit catches from Friday on. Fishing has been excellent off 9Mile Point and Big Rock in 90 100 ft. of water. Pier fishermen have been catching a few Steelhead. PETOSKEY--“Great" fishing for Lake trout and Steelhead in Little Traverse Bay is reported by the Chamber of Commerce. Lakers are coming best in 90 -130 ft. of water. Camp Fire Girls & Bluebirds Honored at Grand Council ouc Fire e The Nashville Camp Fire Girls and Blue­ birds were honored Friday, May 20 at the Grand Council Fire in the Maple Valley gymnasium. The Grand Council Fire is the annual end of the year program where the girls are awarded their beads and pat­ ches. The Camp Fire Girls and Bluebirds are sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. ,Nelson Brumm, the United fund, and the United Methodist Church. The leaders ae Jill Cardenas, Janet Jar­ men, Arlene Helsel, Sandi Christie, Debra Cooley, Judy Eaton, and Marcella Stewart. (Maple Valley News Photo) �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 25, get set for summer VANDEN BRINK (WHOLE) < SIMI-BONILM* Smoked ADDED) HAMS -sale FINAL WEEK! ARMOUR Boneless PAN SIZE SLICED BACON HAM For Graduation Parties! Sliced the way you like it! Sliver or thick sliced 12 OZ. SPARTAN PWKTG. . HOT DOGS 1 LB. 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Johnny’s Food Mart � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-06-01.pdf 3a37a934fc45a78f7d24f97a5aecef88 PDF Text Text Hastings POBlfC 121 S.CHUficir CHUficir sr sr nastincs.*'chigan RATI WlJPArt) S. . POSTAGE Basting*, MJchfg 49058 PERMIT NO 7 " fet&S t& ’ HaStM^TT"®** tM^TT"®** H 49058*’**/ /d by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. /t St., Hastings, Michigan *x A, Nashville, Michigan hone 945-9554 (Hastings) Volume 104 No. 3 - Wednesday June 1,1977 Maple Valley annual school election June 13 At the annual school election scheduled for Monday, June 13, the registered electors will be electing two members to the board of education plus voting upon a millage proposal. Ab­ sentee ballots may be obtained at the school administration buildingdocated East of the Jr-Sr. High School. Seven candidates will have their names on the ballot June 13 including Elizabeth Rathbun, Charles Brand, Robert Dormer, Richard Kohfeldt, George Hubka, L. Wayne Cogswell, 'and Celester Fox. The operational millage vote will be for two mills ($2.00 on each $1,000.00 of state equalized valuation) for a period of two years 1977 and 1978 for the pur- Notice of adoption of amendments to the uniform traffic code Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of Act 62 of the Public Acts of 1956,' State of Michigan, amendments to the Uniform Traffic Code for cities, townships and villages were adopted by^ reference by the Council of the Village of Nash­ ville on the 26th day of May, 1977. The purpose of such Code is to regulate the -operation of vehicles, to provide for the regulation and use of streets, highways and alleys and other public and semi-public places within the Village of Nashville and to provide penalties for the violation of said Code. Complete copies of the Uniform Traffic Code are available at the office of the Village Clerk for inspection by and distribution to the public at all times. No further or additional publication of the Uniform Traffic Code is required or contemplated. Watch for next week’s issue of the Maple Valley News with a special tribute to the ‘Class of‘77’. Also our Spring Sports coverage. pose of 'providing additional funds for operating purposes. Voting will be held at the Kellogg Elementary gym in Nashville, and the kindergarten room at the Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville with teh polls open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. During the present school year the school district has operated with 8.3 miUs allocated from the county along with the fourteen (14) extra voted mills. This total amount of 22.3 mills for operational purposes is one of the lower amounts in this area as well as in the State of Michigan. Approval of this millage proposal would enable the school district to more fully participate in the present state aid act providing funds necessary to continue the present educational program. Under the present state aid concept which is based upon the state-local sharing of the cost, the school district would be eligible to receive 65 cents from the state for every 35 cents raised at the local level this school year considering that the state would pay full state aid up to a maximum of twenty-eight mills. Maple Valley Adult Graduates Building Trades House Open To Public last Friday The Open House for the 1976-77 building trades class house on North Main in Vermontville was held Friday, May 27. Building trades instructor Mel Kivela greeted people who toured the new home, which has already been sold. The house was designed by Dave Christianson and Ed Hickey, students from the 1975-76 building trades class. "This has been the best group of students I've had in ten years," said Kivela. "Next year we will build a more energy efficient house, with six inch walls full of in­ sulation and a-class A chimney that can be switched to a wood burning furnace. Next year's house will be build on Casgrove Street in Nashville. Kivela saidfuture hordes may be constructed to use solar heat, and may be built partially underground. (Maple Valley News Photo) The Maple Valley Schools 1977 Adult graduating class had its graduation ceremonies Tuesday, May 24, in the high school auditorium. Presiding over the program was Ernie Jacoby, community school director. The invocation and benediction were presented by Rev. Leonard Putnam of the Nashville United Methddist Church. The Maple Valley Choir, under the direction of Patricia Reinbold, sang "Peace and Love Medley" and "What the World Needs Now is Love". The welcome and remarks was given by Wilbur Marsh, vice-president of the Board of Education. The commencement address was given by Dr. William Carmody, community school specialist of the Michigan Department of Education.. Ted Spoelstra gave the adult graduate response. Maple Valley Schools superintendent Carroll Wolff presented the diplomas. The 1977 Maple Valley Adult graduates are front row left to right, Sheila Grinage, Martha Davis, Sharon Stanton, Ted Spoelstra, Joyce Nisse, Carol Kellogg. Back row left to right are Sonja Little, Paula Harshman, Delores Fellum, and Mary Cranson. Missing from the photo are Kristie Garvey, Larry Hyatt, and Dwight Powers. ((Maple Valley News Photo) �Th* MopU Volley News, Nashville, Michigan. Wednesday June 1,1977 - Page 2 weekly report from— A Ernest Nash State Representative FUND MOVING - A bipartisan highly effective. HOUSING PLAN The Senate vote has approved SB 42, which would create a budget Governor has propounded stabilization fund to bank state legislation which would help money in good years, then use it preserve existing housing in in poor economic years. The bill, Michigan, primarily through a supported by the Governor, is loan program which would enable owners of older homes to now in the House. FISCAL CHANGE - To help make essential repairs and to add alleviate the state’s fiscal crisis improvements to help energy last session, the budget year was conservation. Most of the $300temporarily changed to begin million program would be funded October 1 instead of* the by bonds; it would create more traditional July 1, HB 4223, now than 7,000 jobs. Sen. Allen hosts President Ford at Republican Dinner STUDENT LOANS - Now in the before the full House, would On hand for President Gerald Ford's recent visit to Michigan was State Senator Richard make that change permanent. House is SB 428, which would Allen, who greeted the former President at Capitol City's Airport. ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED - increase the bonding limit of the Ford was in Lansing to participate, as guest speaker, in the 13th Annual Republican With the budget process for the Michigan Higher Ecjpcation Legislative Dinner. Alien was co-chairman of the event this year, which drew over 1,500 1977-78 fiscal year about half Student Loan Authority from the people. The dinner is an annual fund-raiser for House and Senate members. completed, the legislature has present $12 million to $27 million. Allen said he was very pleased that Ford had agreed to return to Michigan to be part approved spending totalling This would allow several of this year's dinner. "Tne mood of the reception was warm and, in welcoming back an some $27 million more than ex­ thousand more eligible students old friend, we also honored a great man." pected income. This will have to to get loans for college. LARGE PACKAGE - The full be reduced to achieve a balanced Topical Flouride House will soon vote on a budget. package of 103 bills which set program to start FREEWAY POLICE The 1977 Summer Topical Although the House narrowly requirements for open meetings Fouride Program of Barry voted to have the State Police and free information access for County will begin on Monday, contract with Wayne County for all public boards and agencies. June 13 at the Woodland Detroit freeway patrol, rather This is to comply with last year’s Elementary School in Woodland, than have state troopers do the Open Meetings and Freedom of according to Louise Odr- patrolling, the State Police Information Acts. AGENCY REVIEW The zywolska, General Chairwoman. Director has urged the Senate to Appointments will be mailed remove that section from HB Director of the Department of three (3) weeks in advance of 4157. He says that present trooper Licensing and Regulation, has freeways patrols have been begun a review of each of the area clinic dates. various agencies in his depart­ The schedule and location of ment to determine if they’re each clinic is as follows: really necessary. Agencies which Woodland, Woodland Maple Valley School are found to hinder more than Elementary School - June 12-21; Lunch Menu help the public will be eliminated. Nashville, Fuller St. School TRADE ZONE The only June 22-30; Hastings, Nor­ Monday, June 6 Foreign Trade Zone on the U.S. theastern School - July 1-20; Cooks Choice Canadian border will soon have Delton, Delton Elementary Tuesday, June 7 its first active manufacturing School July 21-Aug. 2; Mid ­ Cooks Choice Girls & Young Juniors plant, in Sault Ste. Marie. dleville, Minnie McFall School Wednesday, June 8 Product parts can be imported Aug 3-15. No Lunch - % day of school. Area C.hairwomen _are as duty-free to the zone, then follows: Woodland - Mrs. Arlen HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE assembled into a dutiable item. Heise, Mrs. Roger Chase; Nash­ SUMMER!! Such trade zones generate many ville - Mrs. Amado Cardenas, local jobs. Mrs. Marvin Hoffman; Hastings Mrs. Max Mast, Mrs. Jack Boys & Mens Styles Sorby; Delton Mrs. Robert O’Connell, Mrs. Bruce Vreeland; Middleville - Mrs. David Hair, Mrs. James Billings. Village of Nashville Residents Parents are aksed to keep the Permits are required for any alteration, remodeling or appointed dates and times in new construction over $300 within the Village. Double order to prevent delays and fee will be charged for work started before permit is confusion. Swim Suits >3>V10” wim Tranks | NOTICE Halters & TankTops'VW” Beach Towels \ P $l’ze Sbt$ 0L9 • Popular Subjects gL Coppertone Sunglasses Variety Of I Stv|es Available, OIL & LOTION Coppertone 4 Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PH0NE:852-9747 issued. All contractors must be licensed for work over Nashville United Methodist church news The Dale Benton Family "Singers will present a program of sacred music at the NashviUe United Methodist Church on Thursday night June 9th. at 7:30 P.M. The public is invited. Sunday, June 12th will be Rally Day and recognition of the High School and College Graduates. The graduates will be recognized in the morning worship service. In the afternoon there will be a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Owen Hynes at 2:00 P.M. in the Com­ munity Room on the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Reverend Putnam the Pastor and Mrs. Ed. Smith will represent the church at the Annual Conference of the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church; that will be held next week at Albion College, Albion, Michigan. A reception will be held for Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dahm on the oc­ casion of their 50th. Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, June 11th. in the Community House. Mr. and Mrs. Fordyce Showalter will celebrate their 65th. Wedding Anniversary on Tuesday, June 14th. $200 in cost. Roger Metz, Building Official WE CARE ABOUT YOU On Memorial Day — when we think about our loved ones who have passed on - and we realize how brief is the span of our earth life - perhaps this is the best time to reassess our own life pursuits, to live more helpful and beneficial lives. By truly living our ideals, we build our own personal memorial. i FUNERAL HOMES __ Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 J �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday June 1,1977 - Page 3 Meeting of Village Council Held May 12,1977 The Regular Meeting of the Nashville Village Council was called to order by President George Frith with all present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and ap­ proved. Correspondence was read by the clerk. A letter was read from Sandi Christie on behalf of the Nashville Camp Fire and Blue Birds aksing permission to plant flowers in Central Park and along the sidewalk. Permission was granted, Letters were also read from Arthur N. Corcoran, Chief, Grants Administration Section of the Water Quality Division and from Congressman Gary Brown notifying the Village of Step II Grant Award Action. Lois Elliston was appointed to the Cemetery Board to replace Fred Corkins. Motion made by John Mason and supported by Lois Elliston to accept Step II Grants. All Ayes except Tom Oleson. Motion carried. The following bills were presented and motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by Ted Spoelstra that they be allowed and orders be drawn on the treasurer for the same. All Ayes. Motion Carried. GENERAL Michigan Bell (Office).............. Consumers Power (St. Lights Consumers Power (Office) .... Time Insurance........................... Hastings Sanitary Service....... Maple Valley News.'............. Thomas W. Myers M.D............. The Hecker Agency.................... J.C. Pennys Uniforms............... Security National Bank............. Farmers Gas & Oil Co............... Cadillac Overall Supply........... POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell........................... Nashville Flower & Jewelry Nashville Auto & Farm ........ Kent Oil Co................................. General Electric ..................... .■ $27.64 ...781.60 47.33 ... 18.00 1,350.00 45.00 25.00 ..... 66.00 ...140.39 .. 15.00 .... 15.00 2.00 $33.45 ...11.50 15.25 03.01 13.20 PARKS B.M. Randall Lumber STREET DEPARTMENT Reith-Riley............ Share Corp.............. GARAGE AND EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell...................... Consumers Powers.......... Share Corporation .......... Maple Valley Implemen Kent Oil Company............ Powers Shell................... Cadillac Overall............. Lake Odessa Auto Parts Senior Oil & Tire Center.. Brevitz Equipment.......... Sweepster, Inc.................... Globe Chemicals.............. WATER A SEWER Michigan Bell (Water)....... Michigan Bell (Sewer)...... Consumers Power (Tower Consumers Power (Water) Consumers Power (Sewer Randall Lumber.................... Share Corp............................... Municipal Supply................. The Hecker Agency........... Carlon Meter Co.................... Vermontville Hardware.... Bob's Hardware.................. Total Communication........ U.S. Postmaster............. Menzo Howe...................... Carls Market...................... Rockwell International...... $61.33 Daivd Putnam of Nashville awarded religious degree from Adrian College of the choir and lettered in wrestling as a senior. Discussing his high school experiences, he selected Creston instructors John Ekkens, Blanche Thorn, now retired, and Sandra Hatton as most influential. “Through Coach -Ekkens,” Putnam. said, “I learned the importance of discipline, punc­ tuality and cooperation. Mrs. Thorn taught me how to study which helped better prepare me for more demanding college work,” he commented. “Miss Hatton,” David continued, “was interested in students as in­ dividuals and respected our determination to succeed.” The religion graduate, son of Pastor Leonard Putnam of Nash­ ville and the late Betty Putnam, described a good relationship with his parents. He explained: “My mother and father were an inspiration to me. Their very positive outlook on life taught me consideration, determination and a sense of humor.” Putnam belongs to the Nash­ ville United Methodist Church. While in high school, he was affiliated with the Northlawn United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids, and was youth representative to the church administrative board and council of ministries. i pro^^-ss,9^44 David Putnam, of Nashville, was awarded a bachelor of arts degree in religion from Adrain College during ceremonies held May 22 on campus. He was one of 154 students to graduate from Adrian in 1977. Putnam, who transferred to Adrian from Lake Michigan Junior College, Benton Harbor, belonged to the campus Wesley Fellowship, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, choir and Praise Group, a religious touring ensemble. While an Adrian student, he also attended the Ogden United Methodist Church. In 1973, Putnam graduated from Creston High School, Grand Rapids, where he was a member I in air conditioned comfort Nancy Ainsworth Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9-4:30 Laurie Hale Thurs. & Fri. 9-5 Jodi Spicer Wed.&Sat. 9-5 Fri. 4-7 Barb Byington Mon. & Tues. 9-4:30 ' Open Evenings by appointment ONLY! Open Friday evening til 7 Saturday 9-5 Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St, Vermontville - Ph. 726-0330 ! $362.89 ..481.25 . $16.89 ...... 40.72 ..... 38.00 1,081.38 270.37 16.00 3.66 12.30 95.00 ...... 1.80 136.00 559.45 ...... $6.80 ...... 16.66 11.18 310.71 123.18 ...... 23.41 779.33 ,472.05 ...... 35.00 ...166.00 ...... 15.05 56.41 10.00 ..... 51.16 55.00 39.81 ...329.40 Motion made by Raymond Hinckley to accept the Sewer System Evaluation Survey supported by Ted Spoelstra. All Ayes except Tom Oleson. Motion Carried. Motion made by John Mason and supported by Ray Hinckley to accept Step II Engineering Agreement. All Ayes except Tom Oleson. Motion Carried. Motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by Ted Spoel­ stra to pay the Maple Valley Implement bill for major repair on the mower out of the equipment savings account. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Tom Oleson, Chairman of the Police Committee gave the police reports. Motion to adjourn made by Lois Elliston and supported by Ted Spoelstra. JUST GETTING STARTED? 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Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday June 1.1977 - Page 4 Engagement announced- Vermontville cub scouts pack 649 Our Webeloes under the their outdoorsman were Doug is leaving us for other duties. supervision of leaders Pat Dickinson, Scott Whitmore, Rumors are it may be Girl Scouts O’Brien, Dan Gillig and two Terry Hall, Skip Wyskowski, next, as she has a daughter who fathers, Doug Whitmore and Dean Hale, Jay O’Brien and Pat will soon be of age for Scouting. What ever it may be we wish her Harvey Wyskoueski, spent' the Resseguie. The Den Mothers and com- luck. weekend of May 13-15 at the C.. Everyone was then treated to Paul Letts Scout-O-Ree, which mittee members also paid honour was held at a campsite 2 miles to Judy Gardner for her 6 years of ice cream and cookies furnished service Jo the Boys and Pack. She by the committee. south of Potterville. The boys who attended were: Doug Dickinson, Skip Wyskowski, Scott Whitmore, Jay 'O’Brien, Robbie Franks, Terry Hall, Dean Hale and Pat Resseguie. They held a Webeloes graduation on Friday night and Pat Resseguie was moved up to the ranks of Boy Scouts. All in all the boys had a good' time and learned a little bit.more about outdoor camping, fire building, NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF rope tying and all around togehterness. On Saturday, was MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS cub day and one den with den EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN mothers, Gerry Hall and Sandra TOBE HELD JUNE 13,1977 Hubbel attended the day’s ac­ TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: tivities. Please Take Notice that-the Annual Election of the School Our cubs held their last Pack District will be held on Monday, June-13, 1977, in the School meeting for this school year on District, Thursday night May 26. Many The polls of election will open at 7:00 o'clock, A.M., and boys received awards for a good close at 8:00 O'clock, P.M. year of work and fun. At the Annual School Election there will be elected two (2) Our seven new boys, Mike members to the Board of Education of the district for full Wyble, Sherman Reed, Danny terms of four (4) years ending in 1981. Hale, Danny Snowden, Gary 'The following persons have been nominated to fill such Brewer Troy Collier and Robbie vacancies: Trowbridge earned their Bobcat Charles G. Brand George Hubka badge. We gave out a number of L. Wayne Cogswell Richard Kohfeldt Wolf badges. They went to Bryan Robert Dormer Elizabeth M. Rathbun Janousek, Robbie Myers, Robbie Celester Fox Weiler, Wayne Dembroski, TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition Timmy Gorman, Scott Venton, will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the Annual Shane Wright, Mike Smith and School Election: Chris Tyler. Most of these boys TAX RATE LIMITATION INCREASE PROPOSITION also received gold and silver FOR OPERATING PURPOSES arrows. Brian Freelan, and Jerry Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be Schovan also received extra assessed against all property in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton arrows. and Barry Counties, Michigan, be increased by.2 mills ($2.00 Brian Janousek also was on-each $1,000.00 of state equalized valuation) for a period graduateci up to Webeloes and of 2 years, 1977 and 1978, for the purpose of providing received his Webelo ribbon. additional funds for operating purposes? Robert Atkins was also eiligible THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: for his Webelo ribbons but did not attend. Robbie Franks received PRECINCT NO. 1 his citizens, forester, out­ Voting Place: Kellogg Elementary Gym, in the Village of doorsman and three year pin. He Nashville, Michigan. The first precince consists of all ter­ was also graduated by his Webelo ritory of the school district of former Nashville W.K. friends up to Boy Scouts. He and Kellogg School. his mother, Barb Franks walked the wooden bridge and was joined PRECINCT NO. 2 into Scouts by Scoutmaster Voting Place: Kindergarten Room - Maplewood Elementary William Resseguie and Boy School, in the Village of Vermontville, Michigan. The second Scouts Wright and O’Brien. precinct consists of all territory of the school district of Other Webelos who recieve ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION Mr. and Mrs. Warren X. Ison of Grand Rapids, formerly of Woodland,1 announce the engagement of their daughter, Janet Louise, to Janies Travjs Rice, son of Mr. and Mrs. 0. Thomas Rice of Austin, Texas. Miss Ison is a graduate of Maple Valley High School and received a Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan, School of Engineering. Miss Ison is a member of Tau Beta Pi. Her. fiance attends the University of Texas, School of Medicine. A summer wedding is being planned. Action Ads UPSTAIRS APARTMENT for rent. Refrigerator and stove furnished, $150 a month including utilities. Older couple preferred. No. pets or children. References and deposit. Ph. 852-9735, 224 Sherman St., Nashville. tfn WANTED TO DO: Cleaning homes and offices, reasonable rates. 852-9244, Nashville. (6-7) FOR SALE : Two-door avocado 12 cu. ft. G.E. refrigerator $85.00 Johnsons Furniture Store, 112 N. Main, Nashville, 852-9594. SPRINGBROOK EGG FARM Action Ads WE ARE OPEN... MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. SATURDAY 8:30 A.M* Io 12 NOON 3895 SWIFT ROAD m NASHVILLE PHONE 852-1759 Timex Watches BY OWNER: Neat 1 bedroom retirement home in Nashville; good location, low utilities' and taxes. Ph. Battle Creek, 962­ 8140. (5-31) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726-0129. FOR SALE: Blue velvet sofa. Extra large, like new $190.00 Johnsons Furniture, 112 N. Main, Nashville. 852-9594. PANASONIC Transistor $«A<*|95 Radios from PAPERMATE PEN SETS Electric razors KODAK CAMERAS CALCULATORS JEWELRY COLOGNE TRAVEL CLOCKS SIMON PHARMACY 207 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Phone 852-0845 former Vermontville Community Schools. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I, Robert Cole, Treasurer of Eaton County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of march 25, 1977, the records of this Office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local unit of government affecting the taxable properly located in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, is as follows: By Eaton County: None By Vermontville Township: 1.5 thru 1997 By Carmel Township: , None By Chester Township: None By Kalamo Township: None By Sunfield Township': .75 M. indefinite By the School District: 14 mills, 1977 and 1978 Helen M. Campbell Deputy Treasurer, Eaton County, Mi. I, Elsie B. Furrow, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of March 24, 1977, the records of this Office indicate that the total of dll voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, is as follows: By Barry County: None ' By Baltimore Township: None By Castleton Township 1 mill 1977-1980 inclusive By Assyria Township: None By Hastings Township: None By Maple Grove Township: 1 mill 1977-1980 inclusive By the School District: 14 mills, 1977 and 1978 Elsie B. Furrow Treasurer, Barry County, Mi. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Elam L. Rockwell Secretary, Board of Education �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday June 1,1977 - Page 5 । Rep Nash to meet with some Calendar of Events constituents of 56th district j1H £ T TBV ' LkLE loa CLOSET has sick room and June 6 - Weight Control Group, campus, East Lansing. convalescent supplies available to those who might need them. Such items as crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, commodes, and .others are available. These items may be borrowed, at no charge. We do ask that they be returned seek information or offer an in the same good condition as June traveling throughout the opinion on the many items facing when they were taken out. For further information, contact district. the state legislature,” Nash said. He will be at the Vermontville “Thiss gves gives me me an an oppor opportunity Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Public Library Monday, June 6 at to find out what the ppe people are Hughes at 852-1978. 3B:30 p.m. He will be at the Page thinking and what their views are Building in Lake Odessa at 9 about state government and the representing the people of the a.m., the Sunfield Village Hall at way it affects their lives. Thiss 56th district in Lansing,” Nash 11 a.m., and the Mulliken Fire helps me do a better job of' said. State Representative Ernest Nash (R-Dimondale) will be meeting with constituents from the 56th legislative district. Nash will begin a series of meetings with interested constituents on Monday, June 6, and will spend several more days in Barn at 1 p.m., all on June 8. “I will be interested in hearing comments from residents of the 56th district on issues involving state government. I invite everyone to attend one of these meetings to expresss aa concern, concern, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. June 9 - Registered Holstein Directors, Goodwill Dairy Farms, Marvin Smith Farm, South M-43, 8 p.m. June 13 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office. June 13 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Of­ fice. June 14 - Horse Leaders Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. June 20 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. June 22-23 College Week, Michigan State University June 23-25 - 4-H Exploration Days, Michigan State University campus. East Lansing. June 27 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m. Extension Office. June 28 - Pesticide Applicators Examination, Extension Office, Hastings. The individual must' have sent application to Michigan Department of Agriculture for appointed time. 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. June 26 - July 2 - Hosting group of 4-H members from South Dakota. July 17-23 - Barry County Fair. 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Michigan National Bank Charlotte and Vermontville, Michigan Affiliate of Michigan National Corporation with assets in excess of $3 billion • Member FDIC • Equal Housing Lender �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday June 1,1977 - Page 6 Maple Valley elementary'field day'. . .winners— The Maple Valley Elementary 3rd; Deona Morawski, 4th. 1st Grade boys-Scot Lenz, 1st; School Field Days are now un­ derway with lots of games and Danny Murphy, 2nd; Robert contests for the youngsters. Field Hunter, 3rd; Larry Segur, 4th. 2nd Grade girls-Kari Fraley, Days already completed were held May 25, 26, 27, and will 1st; Kelly Reid, 2nd; Carmen Hamilton, 3rd, Dawn Morawski, continue June 2, and 3. Winners of the contest held 4th. 2nd Grade boys-Greg King, behind Fuller Street School 1st; Paul Bhas, 2nd; Adam Friday, May 27 were: Brumm, 3rd; Chris Cole, 4th. Running RaceShoe Race1st grade girls-Kim Bahs, 1st; 1st Grade boys-Matt Bender, Dawn Neff, 2nd; Penny Ward, 1st; Jamie Farrah, 2nd; Randy Fisher, 3rd; Paul Bell, 4th. 1st Grade girls--Heather Hummel, 1st; Monigue Meehan, 2nd; Dawn Neff, 3rd; Penny Ward, 4th. 2nd Grade boys--Adam Brumm, 1st; Carl Leinhart, 2nd, EriCx Cornwell, 3rd; Brett Wolcott, 4th. Grade 2nd girls--Dawn Morawski, 1st; Kari Fraley, 2nd; Beverly Kirk, 3rd; Missy Lovejoy, 4th. Softball Throw1st Grade boys-Scot Lenz, 1st; Richard Meade, 2nd; Eric Terpening, 3rd; Larry Segur, 4th. 1st Grade girls-Kim Bahs, 1st; Monigue Meehan, 2nd; Penny Ward, 3rd; Dawn Neff, 4th. 2nd Grade boys-Greg King, 1st; Chris Cole, 2nd; Andy Pisley, 3rd; Ray Wolcott, 4th. 2nd Grade girls-Dawn Morawski, 1st; Debbie Fletcher, 2nd; Diane Kane, 3rd.; Missy Lovejoy, 4th. Sack Race2nd Grade girls-Shelley Cardenas, 1st; Kim Smith, 2nd; Teresa Helsel, 3rd; Carmen Hamilton, 4th. 2nd Grade boys-Mark Beebe, 1st; Scott Reid, 2nd; Richard Ward, 3rd; George Steinbrecher, 4th. 1st Grade girls-Heather Hummel, 1st; Joy Hamilton, 2nd; Michele Schantz, 3rd; Penny Ward, 4th. 1st Grade boys-Scot Lenz, 1st; Marty Eye, 2nd; Robert Hunter, 3rd; Danny Murphy, 4th. Bean BagToss2nd Grade girsl-Dawn Morawski, 1st; Diane Kane, 2nd; Kari Fraley, 3rd; Missy Lovejoy, 4th. 1st Grade girls-Britton Flet­ cher, 1st; Mary Walliczek, 2nd; Monique Meehan, 3rd; Becky Allerding, 4th. Heave Ho! The different classrooms competed against one another in the tug-o-war contest as one of the activities at the Maple Valley Elementary Schools field days. (Maple Valley News Photo) ► IMPORTANT ORTANT < Razor’s Edge is the Today’s Graduate! 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IN HASTINGS PH. 945-9926 �Frisbee Toss2nd Grade boys-Dwayne Ackley, . 1st; Matt McClelland, 2nd; Jeff Sebastian, 3rd; Steve Smith, 4th. 1st Grade boys-Scot Lenz, 1st; John Sprague, 2nd; Scott Thomason, 3rd; William Stevens, 4th. Wheelbarrow Race2nd Grade boys-Scott ReidJeff Sebastian, 1st; George Steinbrecher-Greg King, 2nd; Scott Phenix-Adam Brumm, 3rd; David Lancaster-Steve Smith, 4th. 1st Grade boys-Scot Lenz-Billy Brenton, 1st; Pat Hagon-Manuel Moreno, 2nd; Larry SegorRobert Hunter, 3rd; Jamie Farrah-Marty Eye, 4th. 1st Grade girls-Joy Hamilton- The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Michigan, Wednesday June 1.1977 - Page 7 Heather Hummel, 1st; Penny Ward-Kim Bahs, 2nd; Missy Lovejoy-Denise Jarman, 3rd; Shelley Cardenas-Jennifer Lingoes, 4th. Ball Kick­ 2nd Grade boys--Adam Brumm, 1st; George Steinbrecher, 2nd; Matt McClelland, U'rd; Chris Cole, 4th. 1st Grade boys-William Stevens, 1st, Billy Brenton, 2nd; Kenny Bishop, 3rd; Robert Hunter( 4th. 2nd Grade girls-Kim Smith, st; Teresa eresa Helsel, ese, 2nd; n; Diane ane 1st; Kane, 3rd; Denise Jarman, 4th. 1st Grade girls-Dawn girls-Dawn Neff, 1st Grade Neff, 1st; Sheila Decker, 2nd; Kim Bahs, 3rd; heather Pontious, 4th. The sack races always causes a bruise or two. (Maple Valley News Photo) Barry-Eaton District Health Department Are your children full protected against childhood disease? Are you sure? Many children have missed out on one or more of their vaccinations and remain vulnerable to serious, even fatal illness. Polio, measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis - all of these diseases can be prevented, but all still strike unvaccinated children. Check your records. If your children are not completely protected, or if you’re not sure, talk to your doctor or health department. Your children’s lives may depend on it. CLINIC SCHEDULE Monday-June 6, 1977 9:00 11:00 A.M. and 1:30 - 3:30 P.M. Tuesday-July 5, 1977 9:00 11:00 A.M. and 1:30 - 3:30 P.M. NOTICE It is REQUIRED that children be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. Important Meeting The wheelbarrow race demands teamwork and lots of coordination. (Maple Valley News News Photo) Nashville cub scout news The Cub Scouts held their last Pack Meeting of the school year last Monday night with several parents present. Den 4 provided the opening by having each boy tell what he has enjoyed most during the year and presenting a small gift of appreciation to Cubmaster Kenneth Meade. The announcements covered the activities planned for the summer. A skating party is being held June 13 from 7:00 to 9:00. the Cubs are welcome to bring their families and parents are especially urged to attend with their boy. Watch the paper for announcements of other events thru the summer. Saturday the 21st. The . Cubs and some volunteer truck driving parents picked up road side litter. The group also met at Putnam Park afterwards for a picnic lunch. Monday night the boys who helped were rewarded with a frisbee for each of them. Cubmaster Meade handed out the membership pins to the boys who have been in scouting for the past few years some of the boys received two or three pins because they have been his scouts for as many years. The dozen leaders present also received membership pins. James Moccardine, awards chairman, presented the following badges to these boys: Mike Hay, Bobby Carl, Lee Kiei.utske, Jimmy Moccardine and Matt Owen received silver arrows; Brian Williams, Matt Owen and Jimmy Moccardine received gold arrows; Brian Williams a Bear Badge; Matt Owen a Wolf Badge; Ray Ash­ craft, Jeff Stump, Ron Hull were awarded the new Webelos Badge and Jimmy Moccardine received a recruiters badge. Refreshments were provided by Den No. 5 and enjoyed by everyone. Keep busy working on your badges this summer Cubs, and have a safe and happy vacation. Action Ads Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads There will be a meeting with the candidates for the Maple Valley School Board. This meeting will be held in the Maple Valley High School at 7 p.m.. on Thursday, June 2,1977. The Maple Valley Education Association would like to invite and encourage all citizens of Nashville and Vermontville to attend this meeting. Now is the time to become informed about our future board members. CONGRAMONS Maple Valley Grads Mountain Dew In Non-Returnable Bottles BOATS & MOTORS, Accessories, Mercury repair work. Wheeler Marine 728 Durkee (M-66) Nashville 852-9609.' GARAGE SALE: Wed. Thurs. & Frd. June 1 - 3,. 10 A.M.’ - 6 P.M., baby bed, bassinett, stereo, space heater, baby, children & adult clothes, maternity tops & miscellaneous. ' mile down Brumm Road. Nashville. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Position Available For a part-time Nursery School teacher. Must be certified. Send resume to­ M aple ■Valley Co-op Nursery P.O. Box 236 Nashville, Michigan49073 ICE 89* Cold - Crystal Clear C We Sell Lottery Tickets J Food and Beverage 637 South Mhin Street, Nashville • Phone 852-9833 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday June 1.1977 - Page 8 Rory Garn named travel study coordinator Rory Gam, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gam of Charlotte, has been named a student coor­ dinator for the John Wesley College foreign travel study program. Rory will live and study in Great Britain for eight months beginning in early September. One of six student coordinators for the 1977-78 JWC travel study program, he will be responsible for coordinating travel study activities for small groupd of JWC students who will travel to Great Britain for four-week periods throughout the 77-78 academic year. He will assist the students in arranging travel, housing and learning experiences. In addition, all six student coordinators will maintain their personal academic work load. Each will pursue independent studies and will affiliate in some way with a college or university in Great Britain for part of their work. According, to a John Wesley College spokesman, the student coordinators were chosen for demonstrated leadership qualities, academic. ac- complishment, spiritual and general maturity. Academic interests were also a con­ sideration so that each JWC student studying in Great Britain would have access to a coor­ dinator with similar interests. Areas of study represented among student coordinators are history, sociology, art, Christian ministries and music. This will be the second time John Wesley College students have traveled in Great Britain. In past years students have studied in Mexico, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Spain, Italy, Great Britain and the countries of Central Europe. The college offers every student the op­ portunity to travel and study in a foreign country each year as part of his regular academic program. In previous years a single full­ time staff person coordinated the activities of large groups of students. In the 1977-78 travel study program each student coordinator wilal be responsible for a small group of ten or twelve students which will be traveling and studying independently. According to a college spokesman, this “decentralized” approach is expected to make foreign study a more personal and meaningful study experience of the students. Rory Garn is a graduate of Maple Valley High School in Vermontville. He is a thrid year student at John Wesley College. Card of Thanks I wish to thank Dr. Myers, Dr. Benjamin, nurses, nurses aids, and anyone else on the fourth floor at Ferguson Hospital who helped care and helped me in any way during my stay there. I would also like to thank Rev. Neff for his visit,and prayers. Also the members of the Sebewa Baptist Church for their prayers. I want to thank my children for their visits and flowers. Lesco Metal Arts Plant No. 1 for the plant. The night shift Welding dept, for their gift. Most of all I want to thank my husband for his patience, kindness and love.' Josephine Christiansen Action-Ads Snow & Son Locksmith. Residential and commercial security consultants. Bonded & certified (517) 852-9455 Nashville for your security. 1975 Montesa dirt bike 175cc, $600. Call (517) 852­ 852-1979 0882 days, (517) evenings. FOR SALE: 3 piece sectional $35.00. Johnson’s Furniture Store, 112 N. Main, Nashville. 852-9594. FOR SALE: brown FLY sofa HOUSE for Duane Schantz at 8 P.M., Sunday, June 5 at his parents’ home. OPEN PROTECTION Beige nylon cover sofa, $75.00. Johnsons Furniture Store. 112N. Main, Nashville. 852­ 9594. FOR SALE: F0B HORSES PURINA HORSE SPRAY CONCENTRATE is a product of Purina Research. It kills house, stable, horn, deer, and horse flies. Mosquitoes, gnats, and lice, too. Eva L Winans Hastings - Mrs. Eva L. Winans, 71, of 4196 S. Bedford Rd., died Tuesday afternoon, May 24, 1977, at Community Hospital, Battle Creek, where she had been a patient for one week. Mrs.. Winans was bom in Castleton Township on April 21, 1906 and was the daughter of David and Nora (Coe) Mc­ Clelland. She attended Morgan, In and around the townMrs. Cleo (Doris) Jacobs of Algonquin Lake, Hastings, and Mrs. Ted (Claudette) Myers of Vermontville were lunch guests at the home of their mother Mrs. Glen Ramsey Sr. of Nashville on Tues. May 24. Mrs. Harold Christiansen returned home Thursday from Fergunson Hospital ..where she has been a patient for six days. Susan Gutchess and daughters Jennifer and Ashley from Corona, CA have been spending some time visiting Mildred Latta and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gutchess. A highlight of their visit was a trip to Rockford. They also at­ tended the fir^t birthday celebration of Leslie Ann Gould, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Mr. and Mrs. David Ramsey and their' mbther.Mrs. Glen Ramsey Sr., all of Nashville attended a graduation luncheon and open house on May 29 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen .Ramsey Jr., of Dowling, in honor of their son Mr. Mark Ramsey who will be 1977 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. The Nashville Garden Club will meet Tuesday, June 7 at the home of Mrs. Evelyn Mason. Stephanie Johnson will give the lesson which will be “all Dryed up.” or spray it on as needed. See us soon for PURINA HORSE SPRAY CONCENTRATE. Don’t let insects bother your horses. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE DID YOU KNOW Administrator of Veterans Affairs Max Cleland is the first Vietnam veteran to head the Veterans Ad­ ministration. Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. opening (till available for fall semester. Tutition *1400 per month. Max Cleland, Administrator of Veterans Affair earned the Silver Star for heroism in Vietnam. PH. 945-9926 NMWAper Maple Valley Co-op Nursery School DID YOU KNOW 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings MEMBER Gould on the 19th. Garden Club Just dilute with water and sponge Community events ... Obituaries Barryville, and Nashville schools. She married Chester Winans of Lansing on Sept. 18, 1926. Mr. and Mrs. Winans lived in Lansing until 1945 when they moved to Nashville. In 1956, they moved to Hastings. Mr. Winans died June 26, 1967. Mrs. Winans was employed by Orchard In­ dustries until they closed, by Flexfab until she retired in 1971. Mrs. Winans was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church, lhe East Baltimore Extension Club, and the Nash­ ville and Hastings Senior Citizens Club. Mrs. Winans is survived by three daughters. Mrs. Donald (Lois) Tompkins of San Jose. California. Mrs. Robert (Norma) Love of Lansing, and Mrs. Janet Kundo of Fine Lake; ten grand­ children and five great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1: 30 p.m, Friday, May 27,1977, at the Leonardo Osgood Funeral Home with Rev?Leonard Putnum officiating. Burial was in Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church Call in Woodland 616-367-3533 or Nashville 517-852-9329 Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. Auto Service Center All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK SK^gs • • • • BODY & BUMP SERVICE TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS BRAKES ■ GASOLINE QUALITY WORKMANSHIP ub cm BY TRAINED MECHANICS Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p. ' . Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph.726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Michigan. Wednesday June 1.1977 - Page 9 Clyde Meisters celebrate 50 Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Meister of Grand Ledge will be honored Sunday, June 5S with an open house, celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Clyde R. Meister and Bessie L. Olds were married June 4,1927 in Lansing. The couple have lived in the Delta - Grand Ledga area most of their lives. Mr. Meister retired from Dail Steel Products of Lansing about 8 years ago. He is still active and working with his brother Carl as custodian for the Delta Mills Delta Center Cemeteries. Mrs. Meister keeps active with her 14 grand and great­ grandchildren and also sells Stanley Products. Their children are Esther Martin, Norma Gabel and David Meister. (A son Clifford passed away in 1970). The grandchildren are, Gail Hulbert, Lois Hawblitz, Gabel and Patrick, Lisa, Craig, Kim Scott and Bradley Meister and 1 great-granddaughter Stacey Hawblitz. The families will host the open house at the Delta Center com­ munity house on Sunday, June 5, from 2-6 o'clock. All friends and relatives are invited to attend this joyous occasion. Dahms to celebrate 50th Relatives, friends and neigh­ bors are cordially invited to attend an open house, Saturday,' June 11, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., honoring the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mt. and Mrs. Qtto Dahm of Nashville. The event will be held at the United Methodist Church in Nashville, hosted by the couple’s three children, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dahn of Battle Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Gene (Bonnie) Wyant and Mrs. Sharon Brady of Nash­ ville and their eight grand­ children. The Dahms were married on January 15, 1927 at Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. Dahm worked at the A.B. Stove Co. in Battle Creek before moving to the Nashville area, where he farmed for eighteen years. He served as Barry County Welfare Director for three years then worked at Post Cereals, retiring in 1967. Mrs. Dahm received her teacher’s certificate in 1925 from Kalamazoo Western Normal School, and taught two years in Freeport, prior to her marriage. The family requests no gifts. Morgan-Sperry united Mr. Russell Morgan of Syracuse, Ind. and Miss Inga Sperry of GainsVille, Fla. were united in marriage on April 23, 1977. The wedding was performed by Rev. Boomer at the V.F.W. Hall in Nashville. The bride was dressed in a long ice blue dress with long sleeves and lace trim. She was attended by Miss Becky Burt of Syracuse, Ind. and Mrs. Nancy Contreras of Delton. The groom was attended by Mr. Lawrence (Toby) Tobias of Hastings and Mr. David Thompson of Lowell. A reception followed the wedding at the hall. Miss Annett and Miss Lanett Burt, twin neices of the groom cut the cake and Miss Valerie Thompson and Miss Terry Thompson, also neices of the groom, poured the punch. The newly marrieds received many useful gifts. They are now living in Syracuse, Ind. where both are employed. There were guests present from Lowell, Delton, Hastings, and Syracuse, led. THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE Will be taking applications for a deputy village clerk. Send complete resume to Darryl Hale, 382 E. Main St., Vermontville. APPLICANTS MUST LIVE IN VILLAGE. All applications must be in by JUNE 7th. West Michigan Fishing PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY report for June 1st. Fishing prospects for this time of year appear excellent with good conditions for the bass season opener and Lake Michigan producing outstanding catches of a variety of species, particularly Lake trout and Chinook salmon, it is reported by West Michigan , Tourist Association. Following are south-to-north reports on angling success compiled today by the tourist association from charter boat captains, sport shops and chambers of commerce: ST. JOSEPH-Fishing here has been fair to good with Lake trout and Chinook providing most of the catch, according to Capt. Ben Jacobozzi of the lady Jane. A large number of Chinook in the 13-17 lb. range are in 80 -140 ft. of water, 30 - 90 ft. down. Spoons have been best bait. SOUTH HAVEN-As indicated by results of this city’s annual fishing contest Friday and Saturday, angling off this Lake Michigan port is very good, particularly for Lake trout and Chinook salmon. The chamber of commerce reports contest boats took a total of 580 Lake trout, 172 Chinook, 16 Steelhead and 3 Coho salmon. The Buster Bea and its captain Bus Morse of Battle Creek won first prize and the Sea Dog, captained by Steve Ot­ terbein, of Grand Rapids took second. GRAND HAVEN-Fishing here ranges from good to excellent for a variety of species, it is reported by the chamber of commerce. Northern pike, to 12 lbs., Bluegills and Catfish are ex­ cellent on bayous and the Grand river. Speckled bass are picking up. On Lake Michigan fishing is good to excellent for Chinook, Il­ ls lbs.; Lake trout, 10-14 lbs.; Coho salmon, 3-5 lbs.; Steelhead and Browns. All species are. still coming off the piers and boat fishermen are concentrating in 80-100 ft. of water, down 25-35 ft. Perch are good, largely in the medium class, but one 14” fish, weighing 2 lbs., was taken. MUSKEGON-Fishing here continues excellent with limit catches of 8-12 lb. Lake trout common, reports Capt. Ben Seehock of the Seahawk. Fish are biting in 65 ft. of water, 50 ft. down on white - black-dot and green-black-dot Kush spoons. Chinook salmon to 15 lbs. are also being taken on the same lures. WHITEHALL-”We’re having the best Lake trout fishing we’ve ever had,” reports Capt. Eugene Kuhne of White Lake Fishing fleet. Most six-hour charters are averaging 10 lakers plus an oc­ casional Chinook salmon. On two charters last week, one boat took 30 Lake trout and 1 Chinook and had to release seven lakers to stay within the creel limit. Best fishing is 30-60 ft. down, over 60­ 120 ft. of water. All spoons are productive, particularly those in yellow and white colors, both with red dots. CROTON-Area lakes have been good for Bluegills, Crappies, and Rock bass, it is reported by Fishermen’s Retreat. There has been sbme success with Walleyes in Croton Pond, but fishermen in .Hardy Pond have had better luck. Also Northerns are responding well, and “oldtimers" predice Walleyes should pick up next week and the bass opening should be good. The area’s Carp contest is May 27 through June 26. BALDWIN--The Pere Marquette river is providing excellent fishing for Brown trout, reports Ed’s Sport Shop. The Browns are responding well to all kinds of flies, especially in the evening. Bluegills are now bedding in shallow water and biting on poppers and spiders. There is a good Brown drake hatch and some Hendriksons are now hatching. The Bass opening for Saturday looks good. LUDINGTON—Browns and Lake trout have been giving fishermen the best action here, according to Ed Andersen of Pere Marquette Sports Center. Fishermen on inland lakes are catching Perch, Bluegills, Rock bass, and a few. Pike. CHARLEVOIX-Most anglers are “limiting out” on Lake trout in this area, it is reported by the chamber of commerce. The Norwood, 9-Mile point and Fisherman’s island areas are best. Best baits, in 85-125 ft. of water, are Fireplugs, Flut­ terspoons and Charger spoons. PETOSKEY-Best fishing has been for Lake trout in the bay, according to the Chamber of Commerce. Lake trout are in 40­ 90 ft. of water with some fish moving into shallow water for spawning. Bluegills and Crappies are in 3-6 ft. ofwater in area lakes and responding to artificial bugs and live bait. Anglers on Mullet lake are catching Walleye, White bass, and some Pike. MACKINAC ISLAND-Lake trout have been providing the best fishing in this area, reports Continued on page 10 col 3 A&N LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thrirCommercial PH. (3T7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan Excavating Inc. Clearing • Digging Backhoe Work Dozing Pond and Lake Digging 726-0330 Vermontville Evenings - Sunfield 566-8317 — OWNER — AINSWORTH ALBERT For making our Store Opening a success and for giving us a warm welcome to the business district and community! Jerry & Sharon Brumm - Owners "The Home of Neighborly Service" Nashville Hardware Ph:852-0713 105 N. MAIN NASHVILLE (Formerly Makers I.G.A. Location) OPEN: Monday thru Saturday 8:30 to 5:30 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday June 1,1977 - Page 10 Caring for wild animals Few things evoke a quicker response in adults than an injured child and many of us would respond in a similar manner to a baby wild animal in trouble. But in the case of wildlife, they are best left alone. This isn’t as heartless and cruel as it seems because when you start trying to be a foster parent, you’re probably taking the young animal from its natural mother and violating state, and perhpas federal, law. There is good reason for both possibilities. State law says it is illegal to capture and confine any wild animal except starlings, English sparrows, pigeons and field mice, etc. Federal law simply protects all migrating and predatory birds. Obviously, the law does not take into, account your good in­ tentions but it does prevent persons from keeping wild animals for personal benefit and prevents the misguided capture of young animals that are being cared for by their natural parents. r If you see a baby bird or young rabbit, etc., in the yard, just leave it alone. It appears to be all by itself because more than likely, the mother is looking for food, trying to lead you away from the young, or just being inconspicuous. Even if you are certain the parents are dead, or you can see crumbs. This simply starves the that the young animal or bird is bird to death: Except for injured, it is still best to leave it predatory birds, quail, pheasant, alone. Death of many young is doves and ducks, feed them small part of the normal mortality in pieces of cheap canned dog food, nature and chances are, the the meat-cereal mixture. It is animal will die in your care high in protein and is moist. anyway - you’ll just prolong its Supplement with vitamins daily. Predatory birds should be fed agony. But if you find a very young pieces of raw meat and fish, bird, one still p b, partially y naked that along with feathers and fur or has fallen from its nest, there is hair. Pieces of small animals, nothing wrong with putting it like chicks or mice ar6 essential. back. And a fallen nest can be Feed pheasant, ducks, quail replaced but be sure to put it back and doves a commercially in i exactly the same spot from prepared ration formulated which it fell. Otherwise, the specifically for them. If you can’t parents of the young will abandon obtain the mixture, buy a poultry starter from the local elevator. A it. Even those of use who know very shallow pan of water is also what we are doing usually lose at important. For doves, mix the least half the young taken from ration with equal parts of water the wild. For example, this year and milk and feed with an eye we tried to raise two homed larks dropper. . For young mammals, feed brought to our lab. Both died. Last spring we were given nine warm condensed milk (not blue-wing teal, and even under evaporated) that is half diluted the best of conditions, we lost with water. Use an eye dropper four, one at a time. or baby bottle. Supplement with But since you are probably a vitamins daily. Initially, you may soft-hearted, well intentioned have to force feed but don’t nature lover, like me, you’re apt overfeed. Light feedings should to insist on going against our occur six or eight times daily. animal, advice, so in the name of A very young humanity, try to do it right. First especially a naked or parially inform local conservation officer naked one, must-be kept in a or district DNR office of the warm, moist environment to situation. They will try to provide prevent dehydration. Its conwhat assistance they can. tainer should be about body Don’t feed baby birds bread temperature and should contain moist cotton in a small dish. Treat diarrhea and con­ stipation in young animals the same manner in which you treat human babies. When a young bird gets diarrhea, change its diet and hope for good luck. These guidelines do not provide specific information so if you are going to attempt saving the creature, consult one of the following books, available at the bookstore or library. They are: Baler Twine Cordamex -9000 ft.- $1050 Quality Twine FARMERS FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings - Ph. 945-9926 PURINA CHOWS THE FIRST ECONOMICAL RAKE FOR BIG BALERS... perfect companion tool for the big round baling system. It incorporates two Acrobat frames join join-­ ed together for a total of eight fingerwheels. This creates a work ing width of up to 20 feet when raking up a windrow five feet wide. Fingerwheels are ground-driven so wearing parts are cut to the minimum - gears and sprockets are eliminated altogether. A 35 HP. tractor is all the power you need. Best of all, Vicon’s Trapeze is the lowest cost V-Rake on the market today.’ Bellevue Equipment Co. 203 W. Capital Ave., Bellevue, Mi. PHONE - 763-3246 “Caring for the Wild Feathered and Furred,” “Bode of Wild Pets," “Our Small Native Animals, Habits and Care.” I’m assuming what you’re doing is for the benefit of the bird or animal, and if you are, it must be taught to survive in the wild as the natural mother would teach it. For example, a young Robin should be taught to find worms in the grass, or at least given the opportunity to run across the lawn so it can teach "itself before left wholly on its own. If you are able to do this, in the process you’ll teach it to trust humans, which can be fatal. The young you turn- loose may be killed by another human from whom it tries to get food. I know of too many such instances. The only solution I know of is to teach the animal to fear human beings just before you turn it loose. This process isn’t pleasant but it is all too necessary. When the animal is obviously afraid or mistrusts you, turn it loose. If necessary, leave food outside for it but don’t hand feed it. Putting all these possible pitfalls and problems together adds up to a difficult and time consuming task on your part, including the heavy odds that you’ll fail in your well intentioned act. The best advice is don’t try, but if you do, be certain you do it right. As always, if good wildlife habitat is protected or created by people, survival of young wild animals will be more than adequate. Les Murphy selected recipent of Vomberg scholarship award Les Murphy, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Murphy of Nashville, Michigan has been announced by his high school, Maple Valley, as being awarded the Vomberg Scholarship. Les is planning on attending Michigan State University and the scholarship will apply toward his expenses. Les has been a well-rounded student during his high school years. Even though he took the most demanding classes, Les finished in the top ten of his class. As leader, Les has been an officer in his class, Student Council and Varsity Club. He has been active in band, Jr. and Sr. plays, and has played football, basketball and baseball. Expectant parent classes offered Are you expecting a baby soon? Do you want to learn more about pregnancy and the birth of your child? It’s important for expectant mothers to know how to take care of themselves and their baby. Expectant fathers need to know too!! Classes will be offered by the BARRY-EATON HEALTH DEPARTMENT to give you the information you need. There will be classes on (1) Human Reproduction, (2) Nutrition, (3) Labor & Delivery, (4) Hospital Tour, (5) Infant Care & Family Planning. Breathing & relaxation exercises are incorporated in tnese classes, but not as ex­ tensively as the LaMaze Classes. Each Wednesday, from June 1 thru June 29, there will be 2 classes offered. One from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. and a new. morning class from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Hopefully this will make it convenient for those who could not come in the evening. These classes will be held in the Physician’s Center Conference Room, at 1005 W. Greent Street, Hastings. For information, call the BARRY-EATON DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT, 208 W. Court, Hastings, 945-9516. West Michigan Fishing report cont. from page 9 Capt. Jim Francis of the Vera Mae. The best fishing spots have been the south side of Mackinac Island, Round Island, Bois Blanc Island, and north of Mackinaw City. Fishermen casting off boats in 15-20 ft. of water along the beaches have had the best luck. Blue and silver Krocodils have been best bait. John Deere High-Pressure Washer Save time on dozens of around-the-home cleaning chores with this compact new washer. Just hook it up to a cold water supply, plug it in, and you're ready to start cleaning. Wash and wax cars, trucks, boats... wash down house siding.. .clean patio furniture and barbecue grills. These and many more normally tedious jobs go quickly. A dependable pump generates 500-550 psi of quickcleaning nozzle pressure. An accurate proportioning system meters detergent or other chemicals into the water at an economical 40:1 ratio. Stop in soon for a demonstration. 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LB. * MARSHMALLOWS ♦ DINNER » 99* NOW ■ Tou"Fa^4?%»'^Mep"REH*>’ I Johnny Johnny’s’s Food Food Mart Mart COUNTRY FRESH LOW FAT GAL. ■ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-06-08.pdf 8349dd3c68e9b9cada1d33eda75c08b7 PDF Text Text ir- 11 .•Li v LIBRARY CH STREET Hl GAN 4 I • M ■ r Hi 8, bj c b til in id Graphics, Inc. stings, Michigan □shville, Michigan 45-9554 (Hastings) * Volume 104 No. 4 - Weanesdoy June 8, 1977 1 Maple Valley school election scheduled for June 13 Voters in the Maple Valley School District will be’ electing two members to the board of education for four year terms plus voting upon a< millage proposal at the annuaLelection Monday, June 13. Board of education candidates include Elizabeth Rathbun, Charles Brand, Robert Dormer, Richard Kohfeldt, George Hubka, L. Wayne Cogswell, and Celester (Les) Fox. The terms of president Wallace Graham and trustee Jerry Brumm expire June 30. The new members would take office at the organizational meeting of the board of education which is setjor Monday, July 11. Application forms for absentee ballots may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent’s office at 11090 Nashville HighJ way, Vermontville 'Michigan 49096. The telephone number is 852-9699. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m . until 8:00 p.m. with the I I • # • >♦• • < • • • • • a • • • • voters in the Nashville area voting at the Kellogg Elementary gym and the voters in the Ver­ montville area voting in the kindergarten room at the Maplewood Elementary School. The voters will be voting upon two (2) mills ($2.00 on each $1,000.00 of state equalized valuation) for a period of two years, 1977 and 1978 inclusive, for the purpose of providing ad­ ditional funds for operating purposes. Voter approval of the millage would enable the school district to more fully participate in the state aid act resulting n the school district receiving ad­ ditional funds to support the present educational program. Through the approval of the millage the school district .would be able to employ a teaching staff comparable in size to this school year where grade Level enrollments remain comparable, operate a comparable athletic program for both boys and girls including the fifth and sixth grade intra-mural basketball program, band program in grades 5-12, field trips, teacher aides, and the other extra curricular program. , With a total of 22.3 mills for operational purposes this school year the school district has one of the lowest incomes per student in the State Michigan. The state average this school year for operational millage levy is just under twenty-eight mills. General state aid proposal for the next school year would pay full state aid up to a maximum of thirty mills. Under the Gover­ nor’s proposal for next year the school district would have a combined state-local income of approximately $165,360 based upon the two mill proposal. Approximately $107,484 of this amount would be received in state aid and $57,876 through local income. School operational costs have increased because of inflation the same as in other business areas as well as general costs in relationship to most all areas. The school district has experienced major increases in the At graduation time, whether high school college or a specialized institution of learning we are reminded that education in the skills of life is an infinite thing; that you can always add to the knowledge you need for your chosen career, and that there is always something new for you to learn. — In life there is no graduation the degree is the happiness and serenity you obtain as an individual in learning through living. Experience is the teacher in life, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; and with all thy getting get understanding” Proverbs 4:7. , •A®A®A®A®a®a ®»»»»»»:<4:4: • < < cost of utilities plus increased costs for equipment and supplies. General maintenance costs in­ crease as the buildings become older along with the increased cost for the supplies purchased. • • •••••••4* 4* » 444* 44 4 • •• • 4 4 4 4 4 4 •• 44 > e •••• a. * • • •• < ♦ • Souvenior Issue! •Al •A £ *: • • ■ • •• • * •• X • • • •A ••• w • • • Graduation coverage and Photos •I*- • • Special Graduation including '77 class • • • *•• section • • ♦ • • e *•*4 photo • • £ £ • • Spring Sports section, with . • • e • • • Team I > • photos • • of players • • • • I • »:•: I of Maple Valley class 1977 Photos By Randy Northover fe: • • Hi A* A* • • • • • • / •> V. • • •X • • UUAKVWO**** mkmu mi mm vian £ •• A• • • s > • 4* s • • % % • • g • • £ • • A* %• • • • • • • i i »v • 4 i > ;♦4 4 •$ J 4 $ W 4 • 4 • 4 • 4 1 • :: I / • • * 4.4 I • • •X I I •V 9• X .• >•: •4 >:• ♦ • V. •••• I *Mddk < �The Mopie olley Mews, Hoshville. Michigon, Wednesdoy. June 8. 1977 - Pope 2 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Linda Furlong Honored with “Outstanding Student of the Year” Award at Ferris State College Linda Furlo>nng OoTf Nniaoshnvinllie receiivedr itihwe "vOuwtsutaHnudminyg wS twudmevnht< of t■ h—e Y—ea—r aw. acrd in Mathematics ed ucation from the School of Education and Learning Resources at Ferris State College. She was selected by a committee of faculty and administrators representing her major field. The criteria for selection is scholarship ability, participation and leadership in academic and extra-curricular activities, citizenship, service to the school, and potential for future mployment. ' de Linda is a graduate of Maple Valley High School, Kellogg Community College, and Ferns State College College. . Linda (second from right) receives the award from Keith Bancroft (far right) Assistant Dean of Student Academic Affairs. Also in photo are John Doneth, Director of Teacher Education, and Virginia Furlong, Linda's mother. ^x-(SPLhoto Supplied) < • . Vermontville Boy ScoutsNews Vermontville Boy Scout Troops 648 held an award night Wed., June 1st. Pat Ressiguie, Robbie Franks and Mat Bertram all received Scout Patches. Welcome to the troops boys. Pat Ressiguie also received swimming and cooking skill awards and his swimming merit badge. Greg Smith received com­ munication skill award and animal industry merit badge . Greg is also our new Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. David Smith and Mike Trumble received their communication skill awards. Dale Ressiguie received his swimming merit badge. Robert Schultz received citizenship and first aid skill award and advanced to the rank of tenderfoot . Donald Hampton received swimming skill and swimming merit badge. Don advanced to rank of 2n Class Scout. Gary Gorman received cooking skill award and advanced to 2nd Class Scout. Steve Forrest received Com­ munity Living skill award, and first aid and basketry merit badges. Steve advanced to First Class Scout. Mark O’Brien advanced to First Class Scout. Allen Hapeman received reading merit badge. Al ad­ vanced td STAR Scout. One of the requirements to become a Star Scout is the Scout must do a public service project of at least six hours of volunteer work which has been approved of by the Scoutmaster. Al cut brush in the Hayner Cemetery for his project. He is now the top ranking Scout of our troop. Al is now Senior Patrol Leader. Good work Al! The troop is proud of you. I Card of Thanks The family of Otto W. Barnum wish to express appreciation and thanks to their families, neigh­ bors, friends, and relvatives for their many prayers, cards contributions, beautiful floral offerings, and donations to the cancer fund. Also special thanks to Rev. Theron Smith, Paul and Freida Fisher, the U.B. Church ladies who served the luncheon, and the American Legion Post 222 for the graveside memorial service. ~ Marie Eloian Susie Barnum Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Holton Mr. & Mrs. S.D. Rogers Mrs. Alta Williams , MULTI-VITAMINS WITH MINERALS 144 FREE with 288 -IP M RB $25.90 VALUE...ONLY $15.95 YOU SAVE $9.95 Simon Pharmacy 207 N. Main, Nashville - Phone 852-0845 Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. Congratulations to the Class of 7. Visitors of Mrs. Elsie Offley last week were her cousins Mr. Charles Todd of Eaton Rapids and Mr. Car!l Jordon of Woodland. Mrs. Lila Stevens visited in Flint last weekend to see her granddaughter Carol Stevens graduate, and on Monday went to her daughter’s home in Milwaukee. Luncheon guests of Mrs. Bernice Adrion on Saturday May 29 were Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Whitmore of Eagle and afternoon callers were Mrs. Roselyn Tapp _an__d __M_r_s_. __K_a_t_hr_yn_ Kennedy o__f Ypsilanti. They were daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hawkins. Mr. Kennedy passed away a few weeks ago. Mrs. Ava Kroger visited Mrs. Mattie McLaughlin at H.G.B. Hospital Monday P.M. She was brought to the hospital from the Finkbeiner Nursing Home on Broadway south of Charlotte where she had been a patient for two weeks. Last Friday she was discharged from the hospital and is back in the nursing home. Mrs. Kroger also called on Mrs. Gertrude Martens at the Im­ manuel Nursing Home. Mrs. Ava Kroger entertained her, grandsons and wives. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rodriguez and Mr. and Mrs. Randy Rodriguez for dinner Wednesday evening. Randy and Denise moved to college housing on Stadium Drive last week and Randy will attend summer school at W.M.U. Mrs. Leta Nagle spent Thur­ sday night in Hastings at her daughter’s home and ac­ companied her son-in-law Merle Haines Friday morning to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids where Phyllis had foot surgery. ' Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Bernice Adrion called on Mr. and Mrs. Paul Taylor in Lansing Friday evening. Mrs. Bernice Adrion met her sister Mrs. Lois Fisher of Escanaba at Capital City Airport Saturday morning. Mrs. Fisher and brother Harold of Jackson attended the Alumni meeting and Lois will spend some time here with Bernice at the family home on West First St. The Alumni banquet Saturday evening at MV High School was very well attended with over 200 reservations. A delicious swiss steak dinner was served by the Class of *78 and catered by Mrs. Mi l lie Mart i n. The i nvocat on before the dinner was given by Mr. Doug Newton Class of ‘ 74. Mr. K e n ead ‘4 3 of Nash ville acted as Master of Ceremonies and welcomed the Class of ‘77 to join the Alumni. Miss Kim Zemke valdictorian gave the response. Mrs. Goldie Rasey, Class of 1907 NHS was the oldest lady present and Mr. Clifford Brooks, class of 1913 NHS the oldest man. Mrs. Bernice Adrion of Corvallis, Oregon came the farthest * to attend. The first two received corsages and Mrs. Adrion a bouquet of carnations. The 1952 c__la_s_ses o-f 1927 an(dj celebrated their 25th anB 50th anniversaries. The president Mr. Cedric Root was in charge of roll call by classes. Officers for 1978 are: President Lois Elliston, 1st Vice Clara Spoelstra, Treasurer Debbie Hawkins, Secretaries Artha Shaw, Elizabeth Lynch, Louise Todd ’ More to be appointed. The prog'--r-a-m--1 was presented and * IIthoroughly enjoySedfl by 15 young children of Barb Frank’s Dan­ cing Class in beautiful costumes . On Sunday May 29, Rev. and Mrs-. Salisbury’s daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. (Mary Ann) Osborn of Lansing were visitors at the Methodist Church. Mr. Mike Salisbury, Greg and Kristin of Lakeview were in attendance June 5 also Mark Salisbury who is a ‘77 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School. Mark Salisbury and Karen Fisher wore their robes and received Bibles as gifts from the church. Rev. Gary Lyons, former pastor and now chaplin in the U.S. Navy called on Mr. and Mrs Mrs. Claud VanBlarcom and Mr. and Mrs. Evert Steward for a brief visit, as he came from San Diego, California to attend the Michigan Methodist Conference last week in Albion. The Lyons family are coming later in June for a visit. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Leta Nagle attended a family picnic honoring Mr. and Mrs- Hugh Whitmore on their 55th wedding anniversary. It was held at the picnic area on Eagle fairgrounds. Mrs. Leona Fox’s daughter Mrs. Darlene Beaver of Detroit visited her Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Pufpaff of Raleigh, N.C. called, on Mr. and Mrs. George Firster Wednesday fl a te — m ei fl < a « — — . _M _ - - — A ■ i / flu sotal'1 Bento I flu’ IP I M I Mi iW M I ■ I MHHl'd Unfcr,i ttlMii Mum Hit tain Continued page 3 The Latest Fad Latch Hook Rug Kits W wait till taij • i i Variety Store 1 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 1 �1 Jv i ss.. : s® i is « « CLASSES OF 1927 AND 1952 GET SPECIAL RECOGNITION AT ALUMNI BANQUET Former Nashville, Vermontville, and Maple Valley High School students met in the high school cafeteria Saturday night for the annual Alumni Banquet.. The dinner menu included swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, tossed salad, rolls and butter, pie, coffee and tea. The meadl was prepared by Mrs. Millie Martin. Members of the class of 1978 served the food . • The invocation was given by Doug Newton from the class of 1974 Special recognition was given to the classes of 1927 and 1952. The Master of Ceremonies was Ken Meade. Entertainment was provided by the Maple Valley Stage Band. (Maple Valley News photo) ! J? II? ’Wadi s& & J . 7 S Mi 2 l±HlMa l±Hl ■- Maj * k »*ift *iftS West Michigan Fishing Report May 31 <*»h h, • ®®tace 8 ??la.llkh? .1® l ? he i.i ( w Obi nl» nl» , b"“tyOBilfe as jgiinl s htti ® tWi *' to-Gary Lyns, to ® ssi ad ow dajii a j I • WJiasytaMrt.rt. ■1' ® fc hrttaifrihi CiSkraatoittffidtbeuMffl tai tabMatottkslr aa i din lie Lj® Hi anjfaiiMii EM fcdn&tjerifti e i ,\ia iltaiei! a liiy knr taraj Mr. and fc Sr n Mr ftErrt«ta ® tst siarayllraWn (ad piatartaaiEajIds® .ft ftt. Laemtma MFa’s ty kDiitaBew^ listed In dainty jt. and Mrs. 111 i« rS jis Changing water temperatures in Lake Michigan have slowed fishing activity on the Big Lake,” but action still ranges from good to excellent, par­ ticularly for Lake trout and Chinook salmon, it is reported by West Michigan Tourist Association. Following are south-to-north reports on fishing success compiled today by the tourist association from charter boat captains, chambers of commerce and sport shops. BENTON HARBOR-Because of a changing thermocline, best fishing depths here are moving up and down almost daily, reports Capt. Chuck Knipschild of Sportboat Marine Charter. At the moment, however, the top 40 ft. of water, over 80-110 ft. is'best. Catches here are dominated by Lake trout and King salmon with Locos, Lucky lures and Mepps Sal ^KoW’11 minnows the I t baits. SOUTH HAVEN-Fishing has slowed somewhat from weeks past as east winds blew warm waters out, reports'Capt. Feman Gruber of Big Foot Charter Service. Most action is in 95 ft. of water, 14 - 45 ft. down, on flutter spoons, Cleos, and Locos. Silver and blue have worked well, and some anglers are having success with Dodgers and attractors. The catch on the big lake is mostly Lake trout, with some nice Coho in the 5 lb. ranges, and Chinook, weighing in at 13 - 17 lbs. Some Bass were caught in the season’s opener. Perch fishing has dropped off from previous weeks. GRAND HAVEN--The chamber of commerce reports fishing here ranges from poor to excellent. In Lake Michigan, where the fish have moved out to 15CF200 ft. depths-with best success 30-35 ft. down-Lake trout and Chinook salmon success is reported as good to excellent with Coho salmon, Steelhead and Browns fair to good. Perch are fair to good off the piers. On bayous and the Grand river, bass, Bluegill and Speckled bass fishing is fair to good and pike fishing is poor to fair. LUDINGTON-Although water temperatures dropped here over C8K Ava Kroger Continued— ftftupfW’* ' CooliM#' Evening. The VHS Class of ‘39 will hold a reunion in the Vermontville park on Sunday, June 26. Mr. and Mrs. Tom McComb of Lansing and the Firsters had dinner in Hastings on Sunday . r I 8 In time of bereavement, financial benefits available to the surviving spouse or family may include Social Security, veteran’s benefits, union or industrial benefits, and lodge or benevolent society benefits, Applications should be filed promptly, as they may be lost if not applied for within a specified time limit, Your funeral director can assist you in this. Si f f £ Wx £ %SS\: %v.\ •.». FUNERAL HOMES i f’Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 . .SS •••• j•j X• •y • 5S ■■ OF™& the holiday weekend, fishing is good, particularly for Chinook salmon, running up to 20 lbs, reports Tamarac Sports Fishing Dock. One charter boat took nine Kings. Anglers are also taking Lake trout; to 16 lbs., and Steelhead, from 6-12 lbs. Boats are averaging six fish per trip with best success in 40-125 ft. of water, with luresp particularly white Locos, green and silver Lucky lures, small blue and silver Fireplugs and kelly green Chargers, running 25-45 ft. down. Lots of fish are being “marked” in the area, both north and south of the port city. Also at Ludington, Ed Andersen reported that most fishermen checking in at his Pere Marquette Sports Center were taking smaller King salmon at 10-18 ft. depths. He reported -fishing on inland lakes fair for Walleyes, Northern pike, small and largemouth Bass and Crappies. Bluegills are through spawning but Crappies whos signs of spawning soon. TRAVERSE CITY-Lake trout fishing is good to very good in West bay, it is reported by the chamber of commerce. Rapalas, spring spoons, and live minnows are all working well in 130 ft. of water suing Flat fish of Rapalas. Browns are also good in Lake Leelanau in 120-130 ft. of water on Dodgers and flies. Bluegills have been good on inland lakes. CHARLEVOIX—East winds have made fishing spotty, but charter boat captains report some areas “limiting out” on Lake trout, it is reported by the chamber of commerce. Best lures have been little Cleos, little Doctors, Flutterspoons, and Fireplugs in 50-125 ft. of water. Brown trout have been good on Lake Charlevoix, off Hemingway point, and in the Ironton area. Better fishing is anticipated as winds are now changing. MACKINAC ISLAND-­ Frequent limit catches of Lake trout along the beaches of the straits area are reported by Capt. Jim Francis of the Vera Mae. Trolling or casting in 15 ft. of water with Cleos and Krocodiles are producing best results. Some Brown trout are coming on the south side of Round island. MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 13,1977 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Annual Election of the School District \AriII be held on Monday, June 13, 1977, in the School District. The polls of election will open at 7:00 o'clock, A.M., and close at 8:00 O'clock, P.M. ' " At the Annual School Election there will be elected two (2) members to the Board of Education of the district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 1981. The following persons have been nominated to fill such vacancies: Charles G. Brand George Hubka L Wayne Cogswell Richard Kohfeldt Robert Dormer Elizabeth M. Rathbun Celester Fox TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the Annual School Election: x TAX RATE LIMITATION INCREASE PROPOSITION FOR OPERATING PURPOSES Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, be increased by 2 mills ($2.00 on each $1,000.00 of state equalized valuation) for a period of 2 years, 1977 and 1978, for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating purposes? THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: ‘ PRECINCT NO V .Voting Place: Kellogg Elementary Gym, in the Village of Nashville, Michigan. The first precince consists of all ter­ ritory of the school district of former Nashville W.K. Kellogg School. PRECINCT NO. 2 Vpting Place: Kindergarten Room - Maplewood Elementary School, in the Village of Vermontville, Michigan. The second precinct consists of all territory of the school district of former Vermontville Community Schools. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I, Robert Cole, Treasurer of Eaton County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of march 25, 1977, the records of this Office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local unit of government affecting the taxable property located in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, is as follows: None By Eaton County: 1.5 thru 1997 By Vermontville Township: By Carmel Township: None None By Chester Township: None By Kalamo Township: .75 M. indefinite By Sunfield Township: 14 mills, 1977 and 1978 By the School District: Helen M. Campbell Deputy Treasurer, Eaton County, Mi. I I, Elsie B. Furrow, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan hereby certify that, as of March 24, 1977, the records of this Office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, is as follows: None By Barry County: None By Baltimore Township: 1 mill 1977-1980 inclusive By Castleton Township None By Assyria Township: None By Hastings Township 1 mill 1977-1980 inclusive By Maple Grove Township: 14 mills, 1977 and 1978 By the School District: Elsie B. Furrow Treasurer, Barry County, Mi. , This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education . f Elam L Rockwell Secretary, Board of Education �The MayU Voltoy Item. W7-•*••• Maple Valley Softball gets underway K. u 0 The Maple Valley Summer Softball season got underway Friday night with four men's league games being played. Men's games are played Monday and Friday nights, and ladies games ore played Tuesday nights. The men's Monday games begin at 6:30 p.m. at the high school and 7:45 at the Fuller Street School diamond. The Friday games begin at 6:30 at the high school and 7 p m. at Fuller Street. The ladies gomes get underway of about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. All women's league games are plaiyved at the higah school diidamonds. (Maple Valley News photo) jilW . All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening In order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Community events ••• VOTE! on Monday June 13 Maple Valley School Election ■ hii PLEASE: If you have old newspapers or glass take them to the pump house at Putnam Park. The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts re-cycle these items to get operating funds. The boys ap­ preciate your help. If you need someone to pick up your papers call 852-0760. A south end player takes a hefty cut at a nice, juicy pitch Friday night. (Maple Valley News photo) • spanran stones Michigan Maple Syrup production up 30 percent % f Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m . •-•• • • •••• • -•^•-• flj^fljflfl^^^-flfl>O-fl-fl-fl-fl-fljf . >>O- - flfljflJ>flflfl.fljfl l-fl-fl • _ . flfl-fljfl flf ••-• -••._ ••- •--••- • • •«• • • • • • -• -•-•-• •-• • •-•^-•Zfl-fl.fl-fl ^ Zflfl.fl fl-flfl lfl •• •_• • • • fl l-fl-fl •-• Sundays from 9 a.m . to 3 p.m . a A—-M-M A A afl-fl-fl-fl-fl-^fl •-• • flZfl fl^OLfl • •••••••••••• •-• • fl evz.v.sv.:sv. ....................... .>v<%% x . %v.x.x.-.x.;v x •.••%•••••• ••••••••••.. • •%%•••••••.•. .. v v ..v. .\y.%%v fly . . . y. . y Sugar bushes produced 90,000 gallons of maple syrup this spring, 30 percent more than last year, according to the Michigan Crop Reporting Service. 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Ufl •9-• 9 9- 9- -9 9. • Higher WAGES FOR EDUCATIONAL STAFF ••-•-• • • • fl • •• fl ••••• • •-•••-•-• ••^fl _ •••»•••••••• •_• • 999 -fl-fl • fl-fl • •••••• --■ Locally as much as $35,000 yearly '-•2fl»Zfl rfl-fl-fl-fl.fl rf ■ ¥ ••• •••••• »* •• •« » Monday. June 13 on increased Millage! Paid Advertisement •sw. Reverse this trend with a NO VOTE, and let Chuck Brand represent YOU on the School Board! •cfl-fl_fl •cfl-flfl _ :? -WOZeTfl •MC.V. .. 9 9 •fl A .•••.•A •%w •SV.e . . '.••••••• •.•.•• • • •••.•.•Afl-fl.fl •.•«•• •-•••• flfl^fl •-•-••-• ••• __ • •• •• _ • • • •••••• fl •••• -^•-•-•-•-•_fl_fljfl •••••••••••• •• ••••• _. • •• •••••••••••• fl.fl 9999999 9 9 99 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 •f••f•• ••••••••••••f.f • fl • • fl • • 9 9U9999**J*9**.I*»9.? 9U9999**J*9**.. 9 fl fli many sugar bushes to be closed for the season. The average opening date for the State was March 6, near normal, but 4 days later than last year. The average closing date was April 1, one day later than last spring, but earlier than usual. Temperatures were considered to be too warm by 43 percent of the producers, average by 55 percent and too cold by 2 percent. Sweetness of sap was reported low by 13 percent of the producers, average by 64 percent and high by 23 percentr-Color of syrup was reported dark by 13 percent, medium by 52 percent and light by 35 percent. An average of 43 gallons of sap were required to make one gallon of syrup, 5 gallons less than the 48 gallons required for 1976. Michigan syrup production is valued at $1,206,000 in 1977, up 37 percent from last year . The average price per gallon, $13.40, is 60 cents above the 1976 . Vermontville children’s story hour— The Story Hour for the Ver­ montville area children will again be held at the Vermontville Public Library this summer. It is sponsored each summer by the Vermontville Woman’s Club These sessions will be held each Tuesday beginning June 28th. through July, with the last one on August 2nd. The time will be 1:30 to 2:30 in the afternoon. Mark these dates pn your calendar. We will be expecting you . Anyone who would like to assist with this program, please call the library. Your help will be ap­ preciated. 1 IM PI �I The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Michigan. Wednesday. June 8. 1977 - Page 5 % Maple Valley celebrates Graduation ‘77 Family, friends, relative , and teachers jammed into the Maple Valley High SchCll gymnasium to witness the 1977 high schCll commencement ceremonies Sunday. The class motto was “ Love of Learning is the Key to Knowledge”. Father Michael Howell gave the invocation and benediction. Maple Valley School superintendent Carroll Wolff Welcomed the guests. The commencement address was given _by William Austin, schc»:l superintendent in Muskegon. The Valedictorian address was • presented by Kim Zemke, and the Salutatorian address by Anne Boughton. The Maple Valley Band and Choir performed. Maple Valley High School Valedictorian Kim Zemke principal Burr Hartenburg made addresses her classmates rz£ w i the presentation of the class and Cole, Daniel CIBk, Kelly Copen, scholarships.. Arlene DeCamp Steve Cowell, Craig Curtis, Tim and Wallace Graham presented Curtis . the diplomas Tom Davis, David Dean, Vickie Members of the Maple Valley Dean, Bryan DeCamp, Lorraine Class of 1977 are, Kim Andrews, Decker, Lou Decker Decker,, Joanne Douglas Aspinall Sherry DeLong, Mark Dixson, Laurie Augustine, Jesse Barnhart, Duffey, Shelly Dunkelber er , Charles Beachnau, Anthony Beals, Vicki Bennett , Mark Jeff Fassett, Karen Fisher , Benton, Michael Borner, Anne Marva Fowler, Paul Friddle,, Boughton Chris^ Bracy i Lyn • Rose Frith, Anita Furlong, Karen Bumford, Denise urd, Roxanne Gardner, Ken Grable, Rob Grant, Bursley, Pam Butler, Eileen Debbie Gurd. Carrigan, David Christensen Kenneth Halliwell , Gary Kenneth Christopher, Nadine Don 8i Bruce Emmons, Becky Erwin, a Hamilton, Paul Hammond, Harp, Julie Hartenburg, JIBy Hartwell, Donald Hickey, Sherry Hummel, Tim Hyatt, Joe Jarvie, Doug Johncock, Keith Jones, David Kalnbach, David Kelley, David Kellogg, Rose Kirby, Kathy Knoll, Phyllis Kurtz, Pamela Lake, Kim Lewellyn, Priscilla Lukasewycz, Brian MacKenzie, Tina Madison, Linda Main, David Mater, Kathy Mater, Brian Mitchell,, Colleen Moon, Debbie Morrison, Les Murphy, Garry Musser, John Cont. page 10 and friends . w vv jet With the diplomas waiting in the foreground, Anne Boughtongives the Salutatoria n *'«■ (Maple Valley News Photo) ii wsi^wh The seniors become graduates as they parade across Stage to receive their diplomas. (Maple Valley News Photo) mt. 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IW/ •• Page 8 Maple Valley ‘Spring Sports Review Now the that past yf ear 15 1 a r it can i the all accomplishments the on Valley, Maple throuignhooi1u1t teams tn we history, is reflect of school 1976-77 sports various the 1 VI r athletic » campaigns. the of Some provided provided with us who athletes have thrills many it and fond their Valley Maple hung have memories uniforms up for 4 the return last Others time. . supply to year next will us •fa- W I with ;z: tL .. < k ft* so» A. 4- « "MW goals, i at aiming new and achievements * M oxcit©rn and foy more records a V 4 3LS Maple The VARSITY TRACIC Valley News staff I wishes Front row left to right, Marvin Humphrey, Rick Sutfin, David McGinley, Duane Schantz, Gory Hamilton , Dave Munn, Rusty Blakley, Harold Smith, Rick Lewellyn, John Matson, Rod McMillan . Back row left to right, Chris Koetje, mgr. Julie Reid, mgr . , Mike Hamilton, Chuck Reid, John Travoli, Brent Powell,, Brian Hummell, Terry Frith, Jeff Slocum, Nolan Goodner, Doug Halsey, Mike Beachnau, coach Joe Bogar. to warm a thank businessmen the who you enabled have us to give $ you a closer at look rooting the teams we Front row left to righ Cowell, Ken Hasnb r9 r € vr oe Second row left to rid^S Scott-Decker, David ChV llfi Back row left to righ Kirby Wilmore, George*' In front is team masc^ are j for. GIRLS VARISTY TRACK (at Left) Front row left to x right, Joni Scramlin, Carmaine Janousek , Kay Hughes, Marcia Rockford, Trudy Slocum , Vickie Davis, Kelly Copen, Bobbi Browne^ Back row left to right, toach Peg Voiron , Katie Matson, Julie Shook, Becky Fox, Janine Langham, Kathy Christopher , Debbie Eaton, Langham Diane Burdsley, Donna Groh. 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Back row left to right, coach Mike Booher, Stan Ferguson, Tony Joostberns, Dale Rhodes, Brad Mateer, Donald Fox, Kent MacDonald, Jeff Horn, Tom Gurd, Kevin Kilpatrick, Steve Augustine. h •9_99_9 9 9_99_99_999_999 ••_••• •••••••• ’ • 9.9 9.9 9.9 9 9.9 9 9 9.9 9 • • • • • • • • • a * a 9 w < w w a a < eeeeeaaw^aaaaeeaeae* aaaaaaaaaaaeeaaaaaa^aa • • • • • a • a • a^a • aaa a a a^a 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 • • • • • • • • • • 9J9J9Z9 • 9 • • • •_• • • • • •_ • • • •••••• • • • •.•••••••• • • • • • • • • • ••••••• • • • • • • • • # e • •< ♦ • e • • ♦ • • < > • •<••••••• ••••••• • • • ••••••••• • • aaaaaaaaavae aaa aaaaeaaaaaaaa a^a ^ a + aaaaaaaai aaaaaeeeeaeaa • • 9 9 • • • • • •♦♦1 • • • 0.0.• • .• •• > •••• These Merchants support the Lions Year-round ••• ••.• •• . • • • • < ♦ < • • • • • • • a Michigan National Bank Nashville Hardware 194 S. Main Vermontville 726-0650 105 S. Main Nashville 852-0713 8 > • • • Johnny's Food Mart • • • • 160 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0640 a a a a < > Trowbridge Service aa a a a a a a a a a a • • • • • • Carl's Market • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9 • V • • • • • • • • • • • • • ■ • • • • • • • i • • • • • • • • 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 • • • 999 9 9 • • •9 • • • • • 9 9 9 • • • • .• • • • ■ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •V.V • ••••••• Good Luck Lions • • • • « • • • • • • • • • • ••••• •••• • • 9 9. • • • • Kent Oil Company Citizen’s Elevator Company 870 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0514 » * Security National Bank S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0790 • 9 • • • • • • • • • • • • Wheeler Marine Service Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers 637 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9833 199 W. 4th Vermontville Ph. 726-0483 Simon Pharmacy 207 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0845 • 9 9 • (Gerald Kent; owner) 735 Durkee (M66) Nashville Ph. 852-9210 Vogt Funeral Home 204 Queen Nashville Ph. 852-0840 Maple Valley Implement 737 Sherman Nashville Ph. 852-1910 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .. • 9• 9•9• 9• 9•' 9.9 9 9 9 9.' Bob's Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd Nashville Ph. 852-9377 9.9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9999999 9^9J9^»9.. • •••••• 9 9 9 9 9 • • • • • • • • ■ 9 999 *9-C-9C- 9 .• 9.• 9.99999999999 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 999999999 9 9 9 9 9 ••••••• • • • • 9.. .9 . .9.. ..99.. ..<<.9 .9 ..99....99.. .. .9 .9.. ..9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 99 < • •••••••••••• - .• .• .9 . 9 9 9 9 9 9 9_9 < • 9 9 9 9 9 9999999999999999 • •••••• 9 9 9 9 • • • • • • • • • • • 9 •• • 9 9 9 9 '9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 ■• • 9 • • • • • 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 999999999999999 •%%Vo%%WoW» oo» Nashville Co-op Elevator Association 130 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 South End Food & Beverage Schovan Drywall 301 S. Main Nashville 852-0789 301 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0789 728 Durkee Nashville Ph. 852-9609 999 Reed St . Nashville Ph. 852-1621 Nashville Co-op Elevator Michigan Post Builders Don Hughes Butler Road Ph. 852-0944 Main St. Vermontville & nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 Powers Service 133 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9587 Jack's Standard Service 209 S. Main Vermontvill e Ph. 726-0589 Johnson Furniture 112 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9594 i4 • • ♦ • Nancy's Beauty Shop & A & N Excavating 157 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0330 Wo% e e • • • • • • > • • • • • e < •••• •%w • 9 ♦ 0 • ♦ • • • 9 9 9 • • •:«w :«w • • • • • • • a a a a Io liiltt a a a a a a a a. Maple Valley News Hastings Ph. 945-9554 f • ♦ • • ••• • • • • • • a a a a aeaea ea%* • ft a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a. • • • Eaton Federal Savings & Loan S. Main Street Nashville Ph. 852-1830 •• > • a • • • a a a < a a a a • • ••• • • • •, • .KO* a a a a • T fa rr • • 9 ' 9 9••••• 9 9 9 9 • 9.9 . Nashville Flowers & Jewelry 233 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9797 Custer Bros. Slaughterhouse Thornapple Lake Road Nashville Ph. 852-9152 Farmers' Gas & Oil 9 9 9 • 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 . 9 9 9 9 9 > • 99 • • • • • • • • • • • 9 9 9 • « • • • • • • • • 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 t in • • • • • • • • t • • • 106 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9626 %••••% • • • . ••• •• %% Nashville Steak House 202 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1731 Vermontville Hardware 131 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-1121 • • • Hecker Agency 225 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9680 ' Helen's Beauty Shop 204 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9107 • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • ••• V • • • • •••••••• ••••• • ■ •■ I • • • %%%!• • • u �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Michigan . Wednesday. June 8« 1977 - Page 9 I , vi in L t ls I V U M ik 111 A I! IK * Dtal •Pma <*** VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM £ Todd Gearhart, Doug Johncock, Andy Phen ix, Mark Benton Steve £nS GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL Standing coach Jackie Peek. Front row left to right, Kelli Christopher, Laura Eaton, Teresa Kent, Debby Peake, Sue Thompson, Tuesday Aspinall, Julie Barlow, Cinda Murphy, Gretchen Hartenburg, Dixie Williams. Back row left to right,' Beth Beebe, mgr Kelli Knoll, Sherry Hummel, Cheri Janousek, Lisa Musser, Sandy Reid, Tammy Wolff, Debbie Sutfin, Debby McGinley, Corine Cole, mgr . coach reg Hoefler, Jeff Zemke, Mark Sh ipman, Phil Rathburn, steansen., Cheryvl Gardner, mgnr. kt Joni Nisse, Hal Ferguson, Pete Benton, Ca m Jarrard, Doug Sutfin I iLpweh. t Jason Hoefler . • - : t z *. i 11 1 <?3 » to »* > 2f “i y^ < es xt <A» 4f t F I lmi ' iW * C* /(T I Yeor-f T arsityBaseball dishes 3rd T-he M_aple V_alley High School himrsity baseball team ended its «9 lto ason with a record of 10 wins d 8 losses. The team tied for ird place in the Tri-Central ague with a 7-5 record. rhe Most Valuable Player vardI went to Mark Benton. - 2ve Cowell was picked as the improved Player. They ;re chosen by their teammates. ....The leading hitter on the team * 1977 was Scott Decker with a •J* i3 batting average. The leading Nfi,? :cher was Doug Johncock with e jj won-lost record of 5-2, a 2.03 med run average, . and 70 ikeouts. Benton led the team in efts with 12 stolen bases to his *m*' p 0l edit. •<* • fit ?>w • In/ 7 Girls Track sets ginning record Ci fWira 2 | he Maple Valley girls track m ended its season with a ord of 5 wins and 2 losses ‘rail, and a 2-2 mark in league npetition. This is the first ming season the girls have npiled in the four-year 'i6g1r a m. ' ine: school records were d>rkaen in 1977. At one point in the ison, the girls broke at least record in 22 consecutive ijull n• TIF UtfFjHJF t HF jets. . . Janine Langham was league idFLr >t-put champion and holds the ,0°l record with a toss of , j V v ........ • 7- • 32’10”. In two years of league action, she has been only defeated twice. Kelly Copen was defeated only once in the 100 yard dash until the league meet this year where she placed third. She also holds the high jump record with a leap of and was on the State Journal Prep Track Honor Roll for two weeks at the 4’11” height. Trudy Slocum was the first, girl in the Maple Valley track program to go to state level competition. GIRLS J.V. SOFTBALL TEAM Front row left to right, Danette Williams, Julie DeCamp, Joyce Warner, Cathy Kraaii, Lois Swan, Denise Crilly, Dione Shaw, Robin Matson, mgr., Alise Schray. Batk row left to right, Terry Schray, Marcia Elliston, Deb Barton, Shelly Wolff, Cindy Elliston, Chris Shaw, Cindy Myrphy, Debbie Hummel, Vai Mackenzie, coach Gunther Mittelsfaedt. Missing from photo is Janice Mittelstaedt, assistant coach . i Tennis Team equals school record The Maple Valley tennis team equaled its best record in the history of the sport at Maple Valley High School with 8 wins and 4 losses. This matches the mark set in 1976. The team finished second in the Springfield and Maple Valley Invitationals. Dan Cook and Tom Davis were doubles champs in the Springfield tournament. Keith Jones won first singles and Tom Davis fourth singles in the Maple Valley tourney. Davis also won fourth singles championship in the Haslett/ Regionals. He set a school record with 18 wins and only one loss. Keith Jones was named as Most Valuable7 Player by his teammates. The Most improved player honors went to Kevin Mix. I I VARSITY TENNIS Front row left to right, Jim Myers, Doug Rodriguez, Dan Cook Dave Wells, Greg Rodriguez, mgr . Back row left to right, coach Ed Sampson, Dave Kelley, Doug Cook, Tom Davis, Kevin Mix Brent Moore, Nancy Brady, mgr., Brenda Harris, mgr. Missing from photo is Keith Jones Jones. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, June 8,1977 - Page 10 News of our SERVICEMEN Get a suntan. Not a sunburn! Want to get a good, painful, blistering sunburn? It’s easy. Just stay out in the sun in your shorts or swim suit all day on the first truly hot, sunny day of the summer season. You’ll get your burn. Or, do you want to begin picking up a summer tan Without burning? That’s easy, too. Just follow the simple rules of the American'' Medical Association: 15 to 20 minutes exposure the first day; 20 to 25 minutes the second day; 25 to 30 minutes the third day; 30 to 35 minutes the*fourth day. Thereafter base exposure time on the degree of redness and ten­ derness of your skin. The shorter Ay National Guard Airman Gary R. Belcher, son of Mrs. Madelene M. Donald of Rt. 2 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, has graduated at Lackland AFB , Tex., from Air Force basic training. The airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations. Completion of this training earned the individual credits towards an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Airman Belcher now goes to Chanute AFB, Ill., for specialized training in the metalworking field. The airman is a 1970 graduate of Maple Valley Junior and Senior High School. His wife, Deborah, is the daughter of Edward J. Behmdt of Rt. 2 Cloverdale Road, Nashville, Mich. 4 I / recently visited the Indonesian port of Surabaya, where his ship hosted the U.S. ambassador to Indonesia, and more than 600 official civilian and military guests. Additionally, some of the Morton’s crewmembers volunteered to repair and paint a local school, while others ex­ changed visits with Indonesian sailors,. His ship is 418 feet in length, displaces.4,050 tons fully loaded and carries a crew of 304 officers and enlisted men. She is primarily equipped for sub­ marine operations and is out­ fitted with guns, torpedo tubes and an antisubmarine rocket launcher. • A 1975 graduate of Bellevue High School, he joined the Navy in January 1976. Navy Electrician’s Mate Fireman Apprentice James W. Gardner Jr., son of Marjorie J. Gardner of 22618 Junction, Bellevue, is currently on an extended deployment in the Western Pacific. He is serving as a crewmember aboard the destroyer USS Morton, homeported in Pearl Harbor, His ship is currently operating as a unit of the U.S. Seventh Fleet. He and his fellow shipmates exposures are for those with light skin; the longer times are for darker skin. . ' : Remember this about tanningit can’t be rushed. Trying to rush it will only result in a burn. The burned skin will peel, leaving you pale and pink again. Of course, the AMA also points out that there is no health value in tanning. In fact, it contributes to early aging, and wrinkling of the kin, and to proliferation of skin cancer. But, if you insist on a tan, start slow and build up gradually. Consider the time of day for your suntanning. The sun’s rays are most potent between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., standard time. You won’t get much tan before 8 a.m. or after 4 p.m., standard time. Don’t forget that you can burn on cloudy days, on the water, and at high altitudes altitudes. Suntan lotion can be helpful in | preventing a burn and promoting a tan. The lotions contain a chemical sun screen that absorbs some of the rays, while letting others through. They also contain a lubricant to keep the skin from drying out too quickly. Suntan lotions must be reapplied at least once every two hours, and • whenever the film may have worn off or washed off. ointments, wet If you burn compresses and soothing lotions will help the discomfort. A bland cold cream or a lightweight ifrinerai oil may be applied to the skin. IP the pain is excessive or if extensive blistering is present, Kim Zemke and George Owen lead their classmates from consult your physician. the gym. (Maple Valley News Photo) f fl Musser, Pam Musser, Michelle Myers. Steven Obenour, Monte O’Dell, George Owen, David Parks, Debby Peake, Mark Peake, Charlie Pickle, Dawn Pluff, Roberta Potter, Jeff Powers, Pat Powers, Trudy Rathburn, Barbara Redmond, Jerry Reid, Sandra Reid, Dan Rice, Bryan Rockford, Don Rugg, Roger Russell. */ Passbonk Savings II Graduation *77 continued from p.5 % Duane Schantz, Made Ship­ man, James Shook, Myrna Sixberry, Randy Snow, Diane Spoelstra, Barbara Steinbrecher, Wayne Stine, Doug Sutfin, Scott Symonds; Sylvia Treadwell, Debby Trumble, Kathy Vincent, Mardi *Ward, Starr Washbum, Brian Wendorf, Jim Whelpley; Tom Winegar, Tamora Wolff, RQbbin Wood, Tom Wyble, Robyn Yarger, Kathy Yost, Kim Zemke. I,11 \7. r w m Calendar of events are Junfe 9 - Registered Holstein South M-43, 8 p.nr. Directors, Goodwill Dairy June 26-July 2 - Hosting group of Farms, Marvin Smith Farm, 4-H members from South Dakota. July 17-23 - Barry County Fair. South M-43, 8 p.m. June 13 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. June 13 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Of­ fice. ' . c June 14 - Horse Leaders Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office. LIMESTONE & MARL June 15 - Host Family Assign­ (Delivered and Spread) ment Meeting for South Dakota 4­ CRANEWORK H Exchange, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ • Drainage Ditches tension Office Conference Room. • Farm Ponds June 20 - Weight Control Group DARRELL HAMILTON 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. .June 20-23 - College Week, Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 Michigan State University ST. CYRIL Campus, East Lansing; CATHOLIC CHURCH June 23-25 - 4-H Exploration REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Days, Michigan State University Phone 945 4246 Campus, East Lansing; MASSES: June 27 - Weight Control Group, Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. Holy Day Masses celebrated June 28 - Pesticide Applicators Examination, Extension Office, at 8 p.m. the evening before. Hastings. The individual must have sent application to Michigan FOR PROFESSIONAL Department of Agriculture for INSURANCE PLANNING appointed tirpe. 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 Call. .. p.m. THE HECKER AGENCY June 30 7Barry County 225 N. MAIN NASVHILLE Registered Holstein Sales PHONE 852-9680 Committee, Marvin Smith Farm, f PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY thing growing WE ARE NOW PAYING THE HIGHEST ALLOWABLE IHTEREST RATE DAILY IHTEREST on our passbook savings accounts (resulting in an effective annual yield of 5.35%) Eaton Federal Action-Ads ♦ M and Loan Association THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE • CHARLOTTE. MICH. - Rmm 543*3660 Nashvilte, Mich. - Phon* 852-1830 Eaton Rapids. Midi. • Phono 663*1551 I H& FOR SALE: 1968 >4 ion Chevy pickup with cover, V-8, power steering and brakes, good con­ dition, will accept reasonable offer over trade-in. 517-852-1616 Nashville. . WANTEDi Older trailer house 12 to 30 foot pre^O’s good condition & reasonable. 852-1671. VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo at 7:30 p.m. ? i 3 Gl •Hl 'Mi EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inchthru Commercial 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan L 1 VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! PH. « I X I �I The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Michiga n Wednesday, June 8. 1977 .. Page ) 1 , the start of Michigan’s fiscal year to October 1. The year used to be July through June but was temporarily changed last session to help alleviate the state’s fiscal crisis. Present law says our next fiscal “year will be 2F months long to end in June of 1979. _ COYOTE CASH - .Now in the Senate is HB 4548, which would repeal the inunties on dead coyotes. These are now»$15 for males, $20 for females, and have been in effect for 40 years Sponsors say the money is wasted and that coyotes help control animal populations naturally. BOND SALE - The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that the State Building Authority may sell bonds to construct buildings, without a vote of the people. The Authority also can now pay back money appropriated to it last year, which is essential to balance the state budget. A weekly report from I \ Ernest Nash State Representative CONSTITUTIONAL CON­ VENTION - The House last week approved a resolution requestinL the United States Congress to call a Constitutional Convention Some have expressed ~a concern about asking the present U.S. Congress to re-write dur Constitution . . BILL - Now before the full House is H.B. 4603, which would decriminalize public and private tnssession or use of marijuana in amounts up to 100 grams or about 300 cigarettes. Criminal penalties would be retained for delivery and sale of marijuana. . ■ MEMBtR ER k Maple Valley News M ii. h Nashville Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. , J ****& " . I ■i idHlji ^3 teSli *-4 MP BE , GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 12 - Saturday June 119 a.m. - 8 p.m., at 609 Sherman St., Nashville. Lots of good clean clothing in all sizes for men women, and children. Womens 3 wheel bike, girls 24” bike,-dishes toys» drapes; furniture and many misc. items. Watch for the signs, Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads I NOTICE Village of Nashville Reside nts Permits are required for any alteration remodeling or new construction over $300 within the Village. Double fee will be charged for work started before permit is Af1 CQntractors must be licensed for work $200 in cost. Roger Metz Building Official A &NExcavating Inc . the House cut $80,000 from Clearing • Digging Dozing ackhoe Work I Pond and Lake Digging the • <e >• •e • • • • ♦ • • ..................... ..................... • • • • • • • • • • • B • • • a. • a a a a.a.a • a - - - • 726-0330 Vermontville Evenings - Sunfield 566-8317 OWNER ALBERT AINSWORTH • B B.B.B B B B 8 B < B B B B 8 • B B B 8 B B B • • B 8 ' • B.B• • a a a a a a a a a a a a a a • • • • • • • • • • • a a a a a aa aaaaaaaaaaa aa < • • • > B B B B B B B • B B B B B B B B B 8 B • • ••••••••••••• ••••••••• • • ♦ • • • • • •••••••• • • •••••• a a a a a a a a • a • 8 • 8 B 8 • 8 • ••• 8 8 4 B 8.8.8.8.8 •_> _ • • ♦ • • •.♦ • ••• •••••• • •• •• •• •• • • • • •••••.Va%V.Va% .%%W.aaMaVaV.% B .W * * * •• 888888888888 8 88888 8 8 8 • • X > • ’ .a.a 88884 • • • ••••>•( .888888888848'♦ • • • • • • • ♦ a a a aa aaaaaaaa aa e • ♦ • %%%% • ♦ • • • e • • • • • • • • • •••<••> • ••••••• ••••••••••••• 8 8 8 4 8 8 • • • • • • • • • • •• •• v. v.%%%% • ••••• • • • ••• •••• • • • • • • • K • • ••••• • • • • • • < •••I •••• • • • • • • < • a a • • • • • • • a a a a a a a • •• • • Elec I GEORGE HUBKA ■ •Z*Z^Z*Z*.Z* Tutition $1400 per month. Call in Woodland 616 367-3533 or Nashville 517-852-9329 NfflII for rent. Refrigerator and stove furnished, $150.a month includinSi utilities. Older couple preferred. No. pets or children. References and deposit. Ph. .852-9735, 224 Sherman St,, Nashville. tfn APARTMENT UPSTAIRS Obituaries opening still available * for fall semester. ■-< The Maple Valley Board of Education needs a person who knows education, knows the community (farms 100 acirfes),. and is a life-long adult resident* Elect George Hubka on June T3. BIRTH CONTROL - Soon to be voted on is H.B. 4425, which would end Michigan’s ban on teaching birth control in public schools. Michi an is one of two states with such a ban. Under the present laws schools may teach sex education, but cannot tell students how to prevent un- — wanted pregnancy. DRINKING AGE - Now in the House are SB 31 & 32, .which would raise the legal drinking age in Michigan to 19 from 18. Otto W. Barnum This would apply to those who become 19 after December 1, and Otto W. Barnum of 675 Seward would expire in 1980. Proponents Ave., Detroit, died Wed., May 25 say it will keep liquor out of high at the Allen Park Veteran’s schools and reduce teen traffic Hospital, after a long illness accidents; opponents say it Mr: Barnum was born May 25, unfairly abridges rights; others 1909, and spent his earlier years say the age should be 21 in the - Vermontville-Sunfield FORD FUND - Following the area; visit of former President Ford to He was a veteran of World War Lansing recently, the House II, serving as a radio operator voted to grant $500,000 to Grand and gunner on a flying fortress BRapids as the first, annual 17, which was shot down near payment of a total $3 million for a Posen, Germany, May 13, 1944, Gerald R. Ford museum. after which he was held prisoner Donated land and private funds of war many months. will provide another $6 million. He is survived by; Marie DOME DOLLARS While Eloian of Detroit and four passing yet another-budget bill, sisters: Miss Susie Barnum and Mrs. Melvin (Ina) Holton, both of scheduled $800,000 granted to the Sunfield, Mrs. S.D. (Iva) Rogers Pontiac Silverdome stadium. of Charlotte, and Mrs; Alta Part of the reason was that the Williams of Ypsilanti and stadium has not provided its several nieces and nephews. financial statements fo the Services were held'Saturday at legislature as it was supposed to; Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home FISCAL YEAR - The House military graveside services and last week approved HB 4223, interment at the Sunfield which would permanently change Cemetery,. Maple Valley Co-op Nursery School irM NOTICE . Association - Founded 1885 b Action Ads ^•roToZoZo ^ %%•Z•Z««zozoZ»»Zozzol««o>zzIoZ*zz«*’>o •ZoZo>Z«> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • > • • • • •-• • • • • • • • • • • • ♦ < • • • For Maple Valley School Board of Education VOTE! 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Main • • • .• e • • ft • • a a a a a a a a a a • a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a • • a • • a QUALITY WORKMANSHIP * 8.8 . • • • • a • a a a • a a a a a a a a a a a • a a a a at <a.a a a • • • a a a Use your Mobfl Credit Cird or Mich. Bank Americard BY TRAINED MECHANICS ft! • • • Life-long adult resident of Mapl Valley area. • • ••••• • • •••••••• • �4 r. 1 I I > The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday, June 8,1977 HELP WANTED: By voting for George Hubka on June 13, you > will be helping to elect a Maple Valley grad to the Maple Valley Board of Education. WANTED: House painting jobs in Nashville-Vermontville area, Ask for Dave 852-9213. Nashville, FOR SALE: 16 ft. pontoon boat, 20 h.p. Chrysler motor, electric start, battery and sun canopy, all in real gbod condition, $850. 299 Sunset Dr., Bristol Lake, Ph. 616­ 758-3726 Lacey. Page 12 YARD SALE: Thursday June 9 3 family. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Drapes, coffee table, baby bed, children’s clothes, bicycle, misc. m Main, Vermontville. FOR SALE: Discontinuing our stock of metal barn roofing & forth gates. See us first for all building^nJ^xi LUMBER COMPANY, 219 S. State Nashville, 852-0882. Card of Thanks Saturday, May 7, 1977 there was a work party at the Fuller Street School, to rebuild the back stop and playing field for the Little League ball teams. I would like to give special thanks to Forest Rogers, Tom Heavyside,, Maynard McClelland, Paul Kesler, Caroll Lamie, and Earl Smith. Also I would like to thank Randall Lumber €Col for donations of nails. Carol Lamie for 100 ft. of fencing, Maynard McClelland for treated posts, and Tim Boucher for stone dust for the base paths. The items donated and work done has really improved our ball diamonds. Little Le ague President Fredrick R. Corkins WANTED TO DQ: Cleaning homes and offices, reasonable rates. 852-9244, Nashville. (6-7) Action-Ads NEW I > * f __Massey MFI Ferguson r ( > V j iA MF 450 ROUND BALER i _ 1 M I < 4 7 z tr Rk a’ 'J Mr. and Mrs. Albert Conklin, of 1900, near Bristol Corners, where 7489 Scott Rd. (M-79) Nashville, he attended the Bristol School. He will be celebrating their 50th was on the Assyria Baseball wedding anniversary with an Team where he played first base open house on Saturday, June 18, and pitched. During the depression, Albert from 4-7 p.m. at their home. Albert Conklin and Lillie Gates earned money buying and selling were married on June 16,1927, by horses which kept up the Dpf M. R. DeHaan at her property taxes, the interest on mother’s home in Grand Rapids. the mortgage and his Farm Lillie was born January 21, Burbau dues. Albert has kept Michigan State 1908, near Grand Rapids. She graduated from Grand Rapids College Farm Account Books He received Central High School in 1924, and since " 1931. from Grand Rapids Junior recognition for being the second longest participant in their ex­ College in majored in Latin, Greek and tension program in the State. Mr. Conklin is the local Migro English Literature. Lillie keeps herself busy Seed Corn dealer Hosting the Open House are making patchwork quilts for college students, missionaries, their eleven children, Dwight, wedding and shower gifts. She Edna, Edith, Albert Gareth , also collects postmarks and Janet, Karen, Virginia, Philip, teaches the Senior Citizens Sidney, Lucy, Russell and their Sunday School Class in ^church. fifteen grandchildren. The family Albert was born January 16 requests no gifts, please. 1927 'ii r> r(ji dr she where ft llid id F 450 *1 4 Conklins celebrate 50th W edding Anniversary < I i * t The new Massey-Ferguson 450 Round f f Baler provides all the labor-saving con­ venience of round balers, but in a lighter, easy-to-handle size. The high-capacity MF 450 delivers 800-1,000 pound bales that make handling a breeze. And the efficient MF 450 requires less tractor power, down to as little as 35 HP. ij A'' f T<X GU SON a i -e4B A It's ideal for many medium-size farming or dairy operations; forthose who want the convenience of round bales at lower initial investment. <S BELLEVUE EQUIPMENT CO. 203 W. Capital Ave, Bellevue Call...(616) 763-3246 e is J « *** I KLn . s T C I f « 4 » « X ♦ < VO* y jgj. 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IN HASTINGS Albert Conklin �4 Th# Maple Valley News. Nashville. Michigan, Wednesday,*J une 8.1977 Planting conditions ideal, but soil dry w c w I S {j i Sr Warm, dry weather has been ideal for planting operations, but farmers would still welcome rain as conditions are very dry throughout the State, according to the Michigan Crop Reporting Service. Moisture was reported short by 90 percent of the respondents. Michigan averaged less than one-half of rain in most areas during the week ending Saturday, May 21. As a farmer in Monroe County stated, “Need rain bad as these 90 degree temperatures and 30 mile an hour winds are drying things out fast.” Crops arejsuffering as wilting is occurring and plant growth is very slow. Some growers are holding up plantings due to the dryness. Plowing for spring planted crops is nearing completion as about 95 percent is plowed, coinpared to 80 percent in 1976 and 75 percent in the average year. With ideal weather, far­ mers averaged over 6 days suitable for field work. ' CORN: Planting progressed towards completion this week and is 90 percent planted com­ pared to 55 percent a year ago and 50 percent normally. Much of the corn is up, but additional moisture is ur ently needed for good germination, plant growth, and more effective use of fer­ tilizers and herbicides. As one mid-Michigan grower said, A good, all night rain, right at this time, would sure help my com. SMALL GRAINS: Winter wheat may not continue to develop properly unless a measurable amount of rain comes in the very near future. Generally, wheat looks fairly good and is starting to head out in some areas. Oats planting is complete, with the exception of a few smaller areas in the northern section of the State. This compares with 95 percent last year and 90 percent in the average -4 Don t forget Father's Day June 19, SHOP LOCALLY year. In general, the crop looks good. Herbicide residue damage is showing up on some plantings. POTATOES AND SUGAR­ BEETS: With ideal weather, potato planting advanced rapidly and is close to 80 percent complete in Michigan. This compares with 60 percent in 1976 and close to 55 percent in the average year. Potatoes are emerging nicely and stands appear good. Growers are irrigating heavily with the moisture shortage. Dry weather is taking it’s toll on sugarbeet plantings as ger­ mination is poor and growth is at a standstill. Many acres have been replanted due to adverse weather conditions. DRY SOYBEANS AND BEANS: Soybeans at 45 percent planted compared to 10 percent both last year and normally. Soybean and dry bean plantings are held up due to very dry soils. Some early planted soybeans have emerged and appear good. Only a few fields of dry bean^ ~ have been seeded. HAY: Farmers in the southern part of Lower Michigan are busy cutting hay for baling and silage, along with the usual green chopping for immediate livestock feed. Alfalfa weevil and cereal leaf beetle are numerous and active in many localities. Pasture feed supplies are mostly short. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: Fruit development in the Grand Traverse area for sweet and tart cherries and pears has advanced to the shuck split stage. Plums are at petal fall and apples full bloom to petal fall. Moisture is very short in all fruit producing areas and could hurt fruit size if dry conditions persist Picking of asparagus is moving^ ahead of last year’s pace as almost 60 percent of the harvest is complete compared to 25 percent in 1976 and the average year. Production and quality are above average. Vegetable planting is continuing at a rapid pace. The hot, dry weather is not ideal for setting out transplants. • To the People of ~ 7 Maple Valley School District On Monday, June 13, there will be an election of School Board Positions, there will be two openings, and I am running for one of the positions. As a parent of two high school students, I am very interested in what is happening out at our High School and Elementary Schools. I believe in a continuing progress of the programs in our schools. Also on June 13,. the Maple Valley School is asking for a 2 mill increase. I believe we need this 2 mills to continue the fine education we have at Maple Valley and con­ tinue to progress as well. Nobody wants to go backwards. Thank You Celester (Les) Fox District also Page 13 Maple Valley Men’s Softball League results- 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 I Friday Night Action South End Food and Beverage 14, Smitty’s Sport Shop 5 Carl’s Market 15, Citizen’s Elevator 9. Trumble’s Insurance 2, Bad News Independent 1. Nashville V.F.W. 13, Randall Lumber Company 0. . *****★*★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ELECT George Hubka 4* J 5 For Maple Valley School Board If cuts are needed, they should include the reduction of the administration. • Will attempt to have_ALL Board discussion open to public knowledge. jF J J 4. )F J J* Will promote meaningful in-service meetings for the teachers with communication between the board and staff * * •••• 0 VOTE, Monday June 13 For George Hubka t★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★* Best wishes to all the Maple Valley Softball Teams! FARMER’S FEED I From the Trumble Agency Team (Front row left to right) Denny Carpenter, Darryl Carpenter, Gary Goris manager, Kim Hansen, Ed Goris, and Dale Fisher, (back row left to right) Stan Trumble sponsor, Lanny Robins, Jerry Carpenter, Duane McDonald, Curt Benedict, Jan Benedict, Ted Harms, and Allan Ainsworth. Maple Valley News Photo I . Auto Owners Insurance 178 S. Main, Vermontville \ Ph. 726-0634 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday. June 8, 1977 — Page 14 Campgrounds ready for best summer ever* ‘Summer 77 W’th more than 70,000 camp year offer off-site storage site. available;, Michigan’s facilities. camping industry is ready for “Fuel consumption and what could be its biggest summer freeway congestion, which ever, according to Automobile always increase in summer, can be cut by storing recreational Club of Michigan..vacation “Many operators are finding vehicles/ near that people can’t wait to get destinations for as little as $2 outdoors after the state’s worst weekly,” Ratke said. winter. Private campground use To help conserve other energy so far this spring is up an average forms, at least one campground, 10 percent and the. increase is j*oint Aux Barques near likely to carry into summer,” Thompson in the Upper Penin­ stated Joseph Ratke, Auto Club sula, generates much • of its touring manager. electricity with windmills. Two A six-percent business increase small hydroelectric dams are at government-operated sites for being built and solar collectors the second consecutive year are planned to provide power and supports private campground hot water for future campers. operators’ claims. More than half the cam­ “But while crowds continue to pgrounds listed by Auto Club increase, the added spaces listed offer swimming at pools or in this year should ensure adequate lakes and ponds. Most cam­ sites to handle demand,” Ratke pgrounds also take reservations, said; -. ? x Auto Club noted. Telephone Auto Club’s 1977 guide lists 381 numbers of most parks are listed private campgrounds with 32,957 in the 1977 uide, and an ac­ sites -14 percent more sites than companying reference code helps last" year and representing identify features found at each • roughly half the 70,000 campsites camp. •s . . available statewide. The state park campground State forest campgrounds sites reservation system, now m its have increased by 11 percent and third year, can guarantee ac­ x now total 3,427. State park and commodations at half of the federal sites remain at 13,976 and almost 14,000 spaces available at 2,300, respectively. The 8,200 70 state parks if stays of four county, township and city park nights or more are planned. sites also have not increased. Reservation applications must To encoura e energy con­ be received by a park at least 15 servation, Ratke said that ap­ days before arrival and must proximately 70 percent of the include a $2 fee plus all camping private campgrounds listed this fees ranging from $2.50 to $4 per L •a ' PRO^SS,9N4£ n air conditioned comfor Beauty Shop Hours Monday thru Tuesday.. 9a.m. to 4:30 Wednesday thru Thursday ......9 to 5 Friidaayy.. to 7 Saturday 9 to,5 Open Evenings by appointment only! Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St, Vermontville - Ph.726-0330 - til1 .. 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Campers can help guarantee a site at most Michigan campgroundsby following these steps: -Arrive at governmentoperated campsites before noon Friday. -If planning to stay at a private campground, obtain reservations whenever possible. -Campers can receive latest state park site availability in­ formation May 25 - 27 and from mid-June through Labor Day during normal working hours by dialin : (313) 256-2760; (517) 275­ 5151, or (517) 373-1235. Cam­ pground information also is available through state Tourist Information Centers on In■4 Gift ideas for Dad! Tired of giving' Dad the same old shirt or tie? Try presenting that standard gift with a little ima gi na ti on... Dad will ap­ preciate it and you’ll enjoy giving him something a little different. For instance, a wardrobe of socks can seem more exciting when it comes packed in a new fishing creel, and Dad will ap­ preciate the new creel as well. That new briefcase will be doubly welcome if it comes filled with Dad’s favorite kind of paperbacks, and a collection of his favorite wines will really make a hit whep you include the wine rack as well. A travel bag would be ap­ preciated by the Dad-on-the-go, especially when it’s packed with toiletries. Wrap that new terrycloth robe around a box of his favorite cigars-or pipe tobacco for a gift that says “Relax, Dad!” If you’ve already picked out some nice new ties for Dad, have them boxed separately and then tie them all together with a nifty new belt. Wrap those new swim trunks in a big beach towel with £ comical design to get a grin from Dad on his day. Wrap that subscription to his favorite magazine around a can of tennis balls, if Dad’s a tennis buff. Arrange a selection of scarves for Dad, flower-like, in a fancy coffee cup with his name on.it or an appropriate title. Roll that gift umbrella up in Rollthatgiftumbrellaupina colorful poster Dad can hang up in his office or den. Add an extra something to that shirt gift by putting it in a handy tote|Bh that I Dad MclaBn use for the beach or travel . French-cut and European-fit shirts are popular, and if Dad hasn’t lost his youthful figure, you may want to show him a few of these tapered styles. They fit snuggly in the shoulders and around the chest, and they’re cut narrower from the bottom of the armhole to the waist There are a variety of collars available on the market todday. Banded collars - those with a strip of fabric without wings may be a little too avant garde for your Dad. More traditional are the button-down collar, in which the points are attached to the body of the shirt with small buttons; the French collar, with short, slightly rounded points and a wide spread between them; the long-point collar, with long narrow wings and a small spread; the tab collar, in which points are held in place by small tabs which fasten together; and the stay collar with small strips of plastic inserted in the wings to help keep the collar in shape. Cuffs may be barrel or French. Dad is probably at home with the former - the basic buttoned cuff with one or more buttonholes. French cuffs are twice the length of the barrel style and they fold back and fasten with cuff links. Casual shirts have seen more loosening up than ever in recent years, and if Dad hasn’t been shopping in a while, he’ll find he Jias many more options in this area. The body shirt is one choice. It hugs the figure and follows the contours of the chest. Then there’s the. “big shirt” a full, loose shirt that can be worn over other shirts for a layered lode. The cossack shirt is actually one version of the big shirt - a full shirt with a high banded collar and a placket on one side that buttons or snaps closed. |1 l■r |/ I terstate highways. -Auto Club members can obtain weekend campsite information Monday through Saturday bet­ ween 6 a.m.- and midnight from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend by calling the Travel organization’s In­ formation Center —If without a reservation, always choose, several alternate campgrounds and carry public and private park guides. I I I I . Dad's look for Father's Day '77 Pop’s favorite 1950s shirt and tie are smarting to look a little shabby, and you want to help him update his look. You’ve decided to take him shopping, to give him a glimpse of what has happened in the fashion world in the last 20 years, maybe even convince him surrender his tired old imageanc| select a shirt or tie with a little pizzaz. _ ;. v You should be prepared for some of the styles and terminology you’re likely to come across. x ' Traditionally, men’s shirts fall into two categories: dress shirts and sport shirts. The difference amounts to little more than sizing. Dress shirts are •IIught by neck sizes and sleeve length; sport shirts are labeled small, medium, large, extra-large. I1 i Then there are the polo shirts cotton knit shirts with pointed collars, 3-button plackets and hort sleeves; the pullover shirts with rounded necklines and 3button plackets; the Western shirts with contrasting yokes in front and back. If Dad plans on a tie or scarf to go with his shirt, he has an in* credible variety of styles to choose from here, too. The fourin-hand is perhaps the^ most familiar; the term refers to the knot, which is smooth and flat. The boater tie is a four-in-hand style with an extra-large knot; it’s usually shorter than average and has square-cut ends. Should Dad decide on a Western shirt, he may be in­ terested in the bolqjie - which is made of a thin cord held by a metab slide; or the string tie - a narrow black tie worn in a bow, associated with the Old West and the South. . /... - . r The bow tie goes in and out of vogue, but -it’s probably wellknown to Dad. It’s a narrow tie with square or shaped ends that is worn in a bow under the chin. If your Dad is an un­ conventional dresser, you may want to suggest and ascot It’s a wide tie or scarf worn looped over, with the ends diagonally crossed. It is usually held in place with a stickpin. In scarves, there is the cravat a folded scarf that drapes around the neck and tucks inside a shirt; the apache scarf - a small square or triangular kerchief worn knotted or pulled through a slide, in place of a tie; and the ban­ danna - a large square piece of cotton in red or blue with a distinctive design, first worn in the 19th century. All these “in” lodes can help Dad look dapper on his day. I f f I fl 8 I I k L L ► I I I Hy-GARO Transmission Hydraulic Oil I I Oil and Lubricants Protect your machinery investment with top-quality John Deere oils and lubricants Whether your machine is big or small, we have the products specially formulated to keep it running right. Don't risk your machinery—insist on John Deere oil, lubricants, and conditioners. < I I . I i I4 I Ti j JOHN Of E Rt Hours: Mon - Fri. 7:30 to 5:30 / Sat. 7:30 to 4 p.m. W Sales w �s. S s. 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CHEES^/j Johnny’s Food Mart . •• � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-06-15.pdf c1e109ed8658480b802e81892a27f52a PDF Text Text RATI »‘CHlSA" u s POSTAJ£ POSTA(J£ Hostings, Michigan 49058 PERMIT NO. 7 Dished by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Court St., Hastings, Michigan fo. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Volume 105 No. 5 - Wednesday June 15, 1977 V.F.W. holds ‘Voice of Democracy’ awards dinner- Maple City Post No. 2406 of the Auxiliary. Veterans of Foreign Wars, at Assistant principal Bill Hewitt Charlotte, held their Awards and Bob Clavette, long time Dinner for participating students promotors of this program, were from Grand Ledge. Maple Valley present with their wives and and Charlotte High Schools, April students from Grand Ledge and 21. also received Award Citations Seven of the nine students, with and mementos for participating their families, were present and in this Americanism program. gave their speeches on this year’s Local participating con­ topic of “What America Means tributors to the programs were To Me”. Michigan National Bank of Post Commander Bill Norris Charlotte, Eaton Federal Savings and Auxiliary President Thelma and Loan, Lowe Brothers and Gibbs were present as well as Dad, Fowlers Inc., Wehr Shoes VOD co-chairman and Auxiliary and Browns Pharmacy. Bill and Sr. Vice President Kate Maxine Ott and Bill and Fran Bosworth, Sr. Vice Presidnet Brown attended the program and received citations and mementos Neva Mikesell and other V.F.W. of the occasion. and Auxiliary members. Rhetta Houghtaling of Grand The three to five minute scripts Ledge High School started the submitted by each student were speeches. .Others from Grand originally judged by Shirley Helen Albin, Carl Ledge were Jim Koval, John Bryan, McBain and Kurt Grosman. Rochester and Stan Smart. Helen Kathy Grant represented Maple and Dale Albin and Leone and Valley and Ann Mikeselk and Carl Rochester represented the Larry • Finney represented judges at the occasion and received their citations and Charlotte High School: All _ received certificates of mementos for their work. Voice of Democracy Chairman merit and bracelet mementos for the girls and tie tacks for the and Senior Vice Commander boys. $25.00 savings bonds were Willard L. Mikesell reported that given to the top three place this Americanism program, sponsored by the V.F.W., winners from each school. Kathy Grant, Ann Mikesell and cooperating with the National State Association of Kurt Grosman, representing and their respective schools, par­ Broadcasters, gives the 10th, 11th and 12th grade students an opticipated in the District program and Kurt Grosman from Grand portunity'to express themselves Ledge came in second on the on the many heritages of this District level, for which he great country and to earn awards received a $50.00 check from the ~-on all levels of the program, 8th District V.F.W: and a $30.00 culminating in a $10,000,000 check from the 8th District scholarship award at the national level. M.S.U. graduates from Nashville Spring commencement ceremonies for 5,104 degree candidates was held at Michigan State University Saturday, •lune 11. The candidates include 3,962 bachelor’s, 901 master’s, 96 doctoral, 19 educational specialists, 3 doctors of osteopathy, 33 doctors of medicine and 89 doctors of veterinary medicine. • Among the graduates from the Maple Valley area are, Marc Barton of 4810 S. Clark Road, Nashville; Janet Kalnbach of 8270 Thornapple Lake, Nashville; and Robert Kalnbach x»f 8270 Thornapple Lake, Nashville. Andrew Young, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, was the keynote speaker at the undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Young, who was .appointed to his post by President Carter after serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1972, will be awarded an honorary doctor of humanities degree. Four Girls receive Scouting’s Highest Honor Four Vermontville girls from Cadette Troop 205 have earned their first class pins, the highest award honored in Girl Scouting. The girls received their pins at the awards night Tuesday, May 31 at Maple Valley High School. All four are freshmen at Maple Valley High School. They are. left to right, Cheryl McClure, daughter of Mr- and Mrs. Bob McClure; Cathy Trumble, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Trumble; Barbara Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Harris; and Kathy Norris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Norris. Many years of scouting and much hard work was put forth for1 the girls to receive this honor. Besides the pin, the girls were awarded a certificate from the V.F.W. Post, in Nashville and a letter of congratulations from Jimmy Carter. (Maple Valley News Photo) RememberDAD A father is often not recognized for the many things he does for his family. While he often cannot spend as much time raising the children as the mother, his contributions are in­ valuable. He is the hard-working provider and protective shield for his family, the wise arbiter of right and wrong, the author of firm, but loving discipline and a tower of strength at v all times. �The Maple Volley News. Noshville. Michigan. Wednesday June 15 - Page 2 Rains bring relief to crops Early week rains in many sections of the State temporarily relieved dry conditions in those more fortunate areas. However, soil moisture remains short in nearly all localities, according to the Michigan Crop Reporting Service. As a Lapeer County farmer said, “We got some rain, but could stand a lot more.” This is echoed by farmers throughout Michigan. Dry bean growers have been holding up planting areas that received rain. Frost was reported in several areas of the State on June 3. Damage is unknown, but considered light, although corn on much soils in the southeast was replanted because of it. Michigan farmers averaged slightly over 5 days suitable to carry out their farm activities. Strawberry picking increased ip MEMBER N^Aper Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Servic.e and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. the southern areas, while the asparagus harvest is nearing completion. CORN: Early planted corn looks good-however, corn seeded later in dry soils germinated poorly and appears spotty with poor uniformity. Some corn has been replanted. Virtually all of Michigan’s com is in the ground compared to 90 percent last planting season and 85 percent normally. Nitrogen is being applied to com in the Thumb area. Recent, rains should im­ prove germination. SMALL GRAINS: Wheat is 85 percent headed compared to 40 percent last year ’and near 15 percent normally. However, dry weather has taken it’s toll on the crop as some of the poor fields were plowed under and seeded to other crops, while others were cut for silage. It is not uncommon to see wheat headed out with stalks below a foot in height. Early planted oats in the southern counties is in the boot stage with heights ranging to 18 inches. Statewide, only 3 percent is headed compared to 1 percent in 1976 and zero normally. POTATOES & SUGARBEETS: Cultivating, weeding and spraying are the main activities of potato growers at this time of year. Planting is virtually complete with over 95 percent in the ground, compared to 80 percent last year and near 85 percent in the average year. Because of early week rains, sugarbeets insthe Thumb area are doing much better as ger­ mination and growth have im­ proved. DRY BEANS & SOYBEANS: In areas that received rain, dry bean planting resumed at a rapid WIKING Remember Dad pace. Dry bean planting is past the 15 percent completion mark and is well ahead of the 10 per­ cent pace for both last year and average. Planting should be at full swing the next several weeks. About 90 percent of the soybeans are seeded, compared to last year’s 60 percent and over 50 percent for the average year. HAY: Dry weather conditions •and the alfalfa weevil have reduced first crop hay yields in Michigan. Where hay making operations are . underway, 30 percent of the crop is harvested compared to the average of less than 5 percent. Pasture feed supplies are short over the State. FRUITS & VEGETABLES: Strawberry picking is in full swing in the southwest area and is about 10 days earlier than last year. Near 10 percent is picked compared to zero percent last year and 2 percent normally. A Berien County grower stated, v “This is the first time I ever picked strawberries for the market before Memorial Day.” Quality and production are reported good. The asparagus harvest is in it’s final stages as approximately 10 percent remains to be picked compared to 35 percent remaining both in 1976 and normally. The set of most fruits is light to average and varies with the type of fruit and the locality. Vegetable development is slightly below average for most vegetables.' Cucumber planting for pickles in the West Central Region is un­ derway. Nashville Council accepts bids for street repair work The Nashville Village Council accepted the street bids of Reith and Riley Company for the street repair work to be done in the village this summer. The'streets to be repaired are Queen Street from Sherman to Washington, Gregg Street from State to Middle, Gregg Street front Middle to Lentz, State Street from Reed to Washington, Railroad Street, and Maple Street. 1st annual youth invitational Tank Tops 1 reg.»3«« each Other Pop Pleasing Gifts: • Hand Tools • Sport Shirts • Hosiery Ties & Belts • 'Knit Shirts Underwear • Men's Toiletries • Wallets • Shoes & Slippers Pick the Perfect Gift at.. Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:8S2-9 74 7 Jolin Graphics, Redfield Brothers, and Stanley Packing players and sponsors announce The First Annual Youth In­ vitational Men’s and Women’s Softball Tournament, to be held July 1, 2, 3, and 4. The Class B minor dual men’s and women’s slo-pitch softball tournament will consist of 32 men’s teams and 20 women’s teams who will compe.te in a double elimination bracket. Men’s entry fee will be $60, and women’s entry fee will be $45. Tournament action will be hosted by both the Marshall city and school athletic field com­ plexes. All net proceeds from the holiday tournament will be used for the promotion of Girl’s Soft­ ball and Junior Baseball. Further information may be obtained by contacting 616-781­ 3948 or 616-781-7811 before 5:00 p.m. and 616-781-4440 or 616-781­ 4321 after 5:00 p.m. Action Ads ATTENTION PARTY PLAN Manager & Demonstrators needed in this area! Over 400 fast-selling items! Best Hostess Awards! No investment! Call Toll Free 1-800-243-7606, or write Santa's Toy Parties, Avon, Conn. 06001 - Also Booking Parties. (7-20) & (7-27) Nashville Village Council The Regular Meeting of the Nashville Village Council held May 26, 1977 was called to order by President George Frith with all present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Mr. Dale Maurer was present representing the VFW concerning the agreement between the VFW and the Village of Nashville. The agreement being if the VFW gave the Village permission to run- water lines across VFW property, the Village would in exchange run sewer tile when needed for the VFW. The Estimated cost would be $800.00 and the Villages share would be $400.00. All Agreed. Correspondence was read by the Clerks A letter was read from Mrs. Sandra Schilz asking permission to sell inspirational books and products in Nashville. Permission granted. A letter was read from the State of Michigan notifying the Village of the States Step II Grant Award Action. Motion m ade by Ray Hinckley and supported by John Mason to accept Step II Grants offered by the State. All Ayes except Tom Oleson. Motion Carried. A letter concerning Huntington's Disease was again reviewed by the Council and permission was granted to the association to conduct a Tag-Day for the purpose of fuhd raising on June 18, 1977. A bill was presented for the Villages cost for Mayor Exchange Day. Motion made by Ted Spoelstra and supported by Ray Hinckley that we reimburse the Chamber of Commerce for the Villages Share. All Ayes except Tom Oleson. Motion Carried. Mr. Tim Boucher prospective buyer of the Mill property was present. Mr. Boucher asked the Village to move proposed sewer lines so they wouldn't cut through the middle of the Mill Property. Mr. Tim Smith is to Check with our engineers Williams & Works concerning the costs of moving the sewer lines and report back to the Council at a Special Meeting, to be held at a later date. There will be an Arts & Craft Show in Nashville on June 25,1977. A^r. Roger Metz Building Inspector was present. Mr. Metz asked permission to proceed with taking the proper steps to repair the former Antique Shop on Main Street. Motion made by Ray Hinckley to send Mr. Prifn and Mr. DeGroot letters of our intention and barricade the building until June 1, 1977 at which time we will tear the back off the building and remove all danger at the cost of the owners. Supported by Tom Oleson. AU Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Ray Hinckley and supported by Ted Speblstra to sign the Final Order of Determination and to comply with the rules and regulations concerning our sewer discharge permit. All Ayes except Tom Oleson. Motion Carried. Lois Elliston left early. Motion was made by Ted Spoelstra and supported by Tom Oleson to install a new street light on Main Street between Pearl and Casgrove Streets. All Ayes Motion Carried. Tim Smith requested a special meeting to be held June 2, 1977 at the Nashville Village Hall at. 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of explaining the new open meeting law and to settle the business on the Mill Property. Mr. Richard Shaw, Village Attorney will be present. John Mason left - Ambulance Call. Kendal Wilcox, Chief of Police was present to discuss adopting amendments to the Uniform Traffic Code and that copies of the Code be available upon request at the Village Hall. Motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by Ted Spoelstra to Adopt the Amendments to the Uniform Traffic Code pursuant to the provisions of Act 62 of the Public Acts kof 1956, State of Michigan. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Ted Spoelstra and supported by Ray Hinckley to install a stop Sign on South main Street at the intersection of Casgrove and South Main. All Ayes except Tom Oleson. Motion Carried. Motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by Ted Spoelstra to have an executive meeting after the regular council meeting is adjourned. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion to adjourn made by Ray Hinckley and supported by Ted Spoelstra. George T. Frith, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Minutes of Special Meeting The Special meeting of the Nashville Village Council held June 2, 1977 was called to order by President George Frith with dll present except Ted Spoelstra. The purpose of. the special meeting being to explain the new open meeting la law and settling the business on the Mill property. Mr. Shaw, Village Attorney, was present. Mr. Shaw explained the rules and regulations concerning the Open meeting act adopted by the State of Michigan March 8, 1977. Mr. Shaw advised the Village to post the dates and times of all Board, Committee and Council Meetings in an open place in the Nashville Village Hall. Mr. Tim Boucher prospective buyer of the Mill Property was unable to attend. Motion to adjourn made by John Mason and supported by Tom Oleson. George T. Frith, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Don t forget Father's Day June 19, SHOP LOCALLY �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Michigan. Wednesday June 15 — Page 3 Maple Valley 77 grads join Navy Two Nashville men, David A. Kellogg, son of Mr. & Mrs. George J. Kellogg, 724 Main St. and Bryan A. Rockford, son of Mr. & Mrs. Rockford, 11033 Lawrence Hwy. are Enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Bryan has enlisted into the Submarine Navy with training on the main propulation plant, also heating and air-conditioning. David enlisted for training in the Engineering Field. He will be working as a boilor Technician, Engineman, and a Machinest Mate. Both men have been enlisted since Sept, of last year, and are going on active duty this month. The Navy Representive is at' Hastings City Hall each Thur­ sday at 3 P.M. Calendar of Events Barry County Cooperative Extension Service June 14 4-H Horse Leaders Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Of­ fice. June 15 - Host Family Assign­ ment Meeting for South Dakota 4­ H Exchange, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office Conference Room. June 20 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. June 20-23 - College Week, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing. June 23=25 4-H Exploration Days, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing. June 27 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. June 27 - Fair Board, 8 p.m., Sheriff’s Office. June 28 - Pesticide Applicators Examination, Extension Office, Hastings. The individual must have sent application to Michigan Department of Agriculture for appointed time. 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. June 30 Barry County Registered Holstein Sales Committee, Marvin Smith Farm, South M-43, 8 p.m. June 26-July 2 - Hosting group of 4-H members from South Dakota. July 7 - Michigan Forage Field Day, MSU Kellogg Farm, Hickory Corners. Tours 10 a.m. to 12 noon; 1 p.m. “Economics of Hay Making Systems and Marketing”; 1:30 1:30 p.m. machinery demonstrations; 7:30 p.m. evening tour; Machinery on display 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 7 - Bull Ring, 8 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. July^ 9 - Barry County Registered Holstein local show.. Potluck lunch 11:30 a.m. Show time 12:30 p.m. July 17-23 - Barry County Fair. July 27. State Farm Management Tour, Bay and Arenac Counties. Maple Grove Birthday club to meet June 21 Our Birthday Club will meet Tuesday June 21st at the Maple Leaf Grange Hall. Hostess will be Velma Jarrard with Arlene Cheeseman as co-hostess. Those who went to Rockford for the May meeting reported a good time and enjoyed the tours. Kathleen Curtis named to Spring Arbor Dean’s list Kathleen Curtis of Route 3, Nashville was named to the Dean’s List at Spring Arbor College in Spring Arbor, Michigan, this year. The Dean’s List is based on a 4.00 point system, and a 3.25 grade point average in required for the scholastic honor. ety/tt -—Gift Ideas— . Spincasting, Spinning & Fly A Reels *5 . •25 iRods •12",.$30" to the editor... To the Editor: Congressman Brown was sent a message last November by the 3rd district voters that he has chosen to ignore. We let him know that we were fectup with the waste of throwaway containers. In Barry County, 58 percent of the voters supported returnables by voting “Yes” on Proposal A. Now, there is a national bottle bill (Hatfield-Jeffords bill) in Congress. The people of Michigan became leaders in the campaign for a national bottle bill. Our Congressman Garry Brown would have us wait years for a consistent national policy. In a response to an inquiry on the national bottle bill he stated “I also am hesitant to pre-empt the right of each state to decide for itself what type of method it wishes to employ to handle the problem (of throw-aways).” Congressman Brown is failing to live up to his responsibility as our representative in Washington. Just as the Michigan legislature passed the buck and forced the people of Michigan to enact the law themselves, Congressman Brown in passing the buck. It is thne for Garry Brown to represent his con­ stituents by taking the lead in actively supporting national returnable bottle legislation. He should join in co-sponsoring the bill so that it will finally get the attention that it deserves. We voted for returnables last fall and expect Congressman Brown to do the same. Our votes last November were not enough to convince Congressman Brown. We must let him know that we will not stand for any more delay on a national bottle bill. Michigan has a returnable bottle law because of citizen action. We can persuade Congressman Brown to co-sponsor the bill if we make ourselves heard. Call Congressman Brown’s Battle Creek office-962-1551 or better yet, write to him in Washington. Don’t be complacent merely because Michigan has passed a bottle bill. If it made sense for us, it makes more sense for the entire country! Sincerely, Gary Claxton Beauty Shop Hours Monday thru Tuesday.. 9a.m. to 4:30 Wednesday thru Thursday 9 to 5 Friday 9 to 7 Saturday...................................... 9 to 5 Open Evenings by appointment only! Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0330 —- w f w "L GHov/^about saving fora sunn^day" Our savings certificates earn the highest interest rates the law allows! AND the interest is GUARANTEED when held to maturity! 5 6 .25% Interest on a passbook account, with earnings from date of deposit to date of withdrawal, paid and com­ pounded quarterly, resulting in an effective annual. v,eld ......... -•■■■5.35% .00% Interest on a four-year certificate, $2,500.00 minimum, is paid and compounded quarterly, resulting in an effective annual yield of.......... 7.19% .50% .00% Interest on a one-year Certificate, $1,000.00 minimum is paid and compounded quarterly, resulting in an effect­ ive annual yield of......................... 1.... . 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Barry County did a $6,380,000 business in 1975, over one third of the total agriculture business in the county. Three-quarters of the farms do over $2,500 annually. Contrary to the old saying,, 1 ostriches never bury their heads in the sand when frightened or at any other time. The Monitor never fought the Merrimack. It fought the Confederate iron-clad Virginia. The two are confused because part of the wrecked Union ship Merrimack was used to build the Virginia. And contrary to what some people think, milk does not have very much fat in it at all. There’s no more than 31/2 % fat in most milk sold in the U.S. today. american dairy association dairy farmers of-your state Fk An Ilill June...National Dairy Month Mike Shilton's Grand Champion Guernsey of two years ago is one of 7,000 Barry County cows being recognized during June...National Dairy Month. The Floyd Shilton farm is just one of 200 dairy farms operating in the county which did a $6,380,000 business in 1975, the latest figures to be released. Michigan is sixth in the nation in diary production. (Maple Valley News Photo) lVA INUI1H1I t1Mf1l T he modern day dairy business provides us with many products including milk (whole, homogenized, low-fat, skim, dry, condensed, and evaporated), cream, sour cream, half and half, cheese, cottage cheese, butter, ice cream, and the latest and increasingly popular consumer item, yogurt. A June Dairy Month Salute to... Our Customer, Mr. Dairyman Bob Lacinski, Community Relations Manager, Jackson, reminds you: "How and When you call Long Distance can make a big difference in savings”. Be sure you know all the ways you can save on long distance. Most people already save by dialing direct, instead of going through the operator. And, on calls within Michigan, you can save most by calling weekdays after 5 p.m. or on weekends till 5 p.m. Sunday. You save when you dial direct on out-of-state calls, too. Check the front pages of your telephone directory for the best times. When you want to dial direct, but don’t know the number, you can receive long distance directory assistance by dialing 1, plus the area code of the city you want to reach, plus 555-1212. You’ll find a listing of some distant city area codes in the front of . your directory. If you have any questions, just call your local Michigan Bell business office, also listed in the front of your telephone book. We’re ready to help. Michigan Bell He’s your neighbor and friend. He’s our customer. And he’s the producer of some of the most important foods available to the American people: milk and dairy products. He’s the dairyman—a very important man in our agri-business economy. We’re glad to help dairymen in our community pro* duce high quality products through the use of Purina Dairy Chows. We’re proud that many dairymen in this area are loyal Purina customers. We welcome this opportunity to'promote the milk and the delicious dairy products they produce. We hope you will make a June Dairy Month resolution to use more milk and milk products in June—and through* out the entire year! FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Michigan, Wednesday June 15 — Page 5 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Krog Kroger Deepest sympathy is expressed to the family of Mrs. John Viele (Vera) in her death early Thursday following a long illness. Services were held at BarkerLiek Funeral Home in Mulliken Saturday at 2:00 P.M. Burial was in Freemire Cemetery. Survivors include the husband John, Mrs. Debbie Williams, Miss Linda Viele and son Kendall and one grandson Jacob, and four sisters and five brothers as well as a host of friends who will miss her sadly. The Vermontville United Methodist Church is receiving gifts for a Memorial for Vera Viele. Anyone interested in this, contact Jane Aldrich or Helen Todd. Mr. Mike Kilpatrick of Honolulu, Hawaii, left for home Friday after spendbig two weeks with his ."parents Mr,'qnd Mrs.. Russ Kilpatrick. Tuesday evehing he had dinner with his grandmother, Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick and his aunt Mrs. Blanche Minick. Last Sunday Mis and Mrs. Russell Kilpatrick, Mike, Kevin, Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick and Mrs. Blanche Minick spent the day at Gilkey Lake. Mrs. Ava Kroger accompanied Mrs. Della Bell Murphy and Mrs. Thelma .Tubbs of Hastings to Jason's Cove at West Lake, south of Kalamazoo, Friday to celebrate the 84th birthday of their aunt, Mrs. Josie Nidy of Vicksburg. Miss Esther Shepard and Mr. Phil LaFleur attended an Open House at Mrs. Virginia Furlong’s June5 honoring Ross and Teresa Furlong on their graduation from M.V.H.S. Mr. and Mrs. John Rodriguez, Doug, Greg and Mrs. Ava Kroger attended an Open House in Monroe Sunday, honoring Miss Nashville Loan Closet THE NASHVILLE LOAN CLOSET has sick room and convalescent supplies available Io those who might need them. Such items as crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, commodes, and others are available. These items may be borrowed, at no charge. We do ask that they be returned in the same good condition as when they were taken out. For further information, contact Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes at 852-1978. Lisa McCormick, granddaughter Of the late Lawrence Tubbs. Monday, June 20 the program at the Garden Club will be presented by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sample showing slides of their trip through the trip through the Northwest Northwest and and Canada. The next day, Tuesday June 21, is the regular Senior Citizens Day. A picnic will be held at 12:00 noon at the Lion’s Club park on 3rd St. In case of rain it will be at the Methodist Church: We expect Rep. Ernest Nash to be present and present a Senior Citizen award to Mrs. Greta Firster for her Tri County trips which so many of us have enjoyed. Last Thursday a group left at 5:00 A.M. for Chicago to see the fabulous,King Tut exhibit. Mrs. Firsterwill tell of this trip at the picnic and perhaps the one taken tomorrow to Cedar Point. Plans are being made for a 2nd trip to the King Tut exhibit on Saturday, July 9. If interested call Greta Firster or Ava Kroger. The regular Historical meeting will be June 23, with, the usual 7:00 P.M. potluck. Mr. Tad H. Randolph, a teacher in the Battle Creek schools will present a program on “Songs of the Civil War.” The Eaton County and the Sunfield Historical Societies are holding a dedication service on Thursday, June 16, at 7:30 P.M.of a Tri-county Historical Marker for the Grand Army of the Republic Hall located near the west end of Sunfield’s Main Street. Mrs. Geneva Wiskemann will give the dedication speech and the Lakewood Band will play. Any interested person may at­ tend. Did you know Sunfield was part of Vermontville Township until February 16, 1842? An Act of: Legislature created this new township and all funds were to be divided. These items included ballot boxes, books and papers for keeping records, notes on various banks and cash assets, etc. This led to a lawsuit in 1844, which cost Sunfield $12.00 in courts and witness fees and Sunfield did receive some if not all of the funds due her. Mrs. LaVance Aldrich and Mrs. Leta Nagle called on Mrs. Phyllis Haines Sunday P.M. They found her on crutches but planning to start work again at City Hall on Monday. The Weight Loss Program Nobody Believes! • Maintain Energy & Vitality • No Gimmicks • No Meetings to Attend Good Nutrition • No Monthly Dues No Hunger Pangs • Money Back Guarantee • No Exercise • Substantial Weight & Inch Loss • No Drugs • Considerable Savings on Food Bills •Drink Milkshakes & Eat Regular Foods Hard to believe? Not for those who have tried it and are losing between 10 and 29 pounds in the first month! What can you lose by looking into it? Only something you’ve wanted to lose for a long, long time. *■’I don't believe it but..."■ ■ I'd like to know more. Please send me complete details. I understand Picturesque muzzle loader buffs to gather at Greenfield VillageMuzzle loader buffs are practicing their strange but true sharpshooting preparations such as chewing on strips of linen and rubbing beewax and beef lard on their bullets - as they prepare for the 23rd Annual Muzzle Loaders Festival at Greenfield Village on June 18 and 19. Often sporting waxed moustaches or full beards, these devotees recreate the craft and skill of old-time riflemen, and don the coarse garb of the frontier, showing in minute detail the life­ style of young America during the Civil War; Hundreds, many accompanied spection of revised military units on the Village green. Shooting competitions continue each day until 5 p.m. The primeattraction wiU be the firing of antique weaponry and their replicas in various types of competition. The weapons will be muzzle loading pistols, muskets and rifles, all firearms that are loaded at the muzzle, or front end of the barrel. by their families, will gather at Greenfield Village for pistol, rifle and cannon competitions. The festivities begin on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. with a parade starting at the Village gatehouse and on Sunday at 9 a.m. with a full in- BIG Garage Sale WEDNESDAY thru SATURDAY June 15,16,17 & 18 1890 Nashville Rd,, (Old 79), Hastings 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. WKS Mir G i n CEW- ® --S--H--A--RP TIME X TIME TIMEX WATCHES from... UP95 POCKET $/*25 $037 WATCHES BILLFOLDS from.lQ00 Remington, Schick & Norelco Electric Razors PAPERBMATE. PEN &' P WENCIL SETS fl 880 0088 8000 0800 $ 1 fi from*1U| Electronic Pocket CALCULATORS Z/PPO Lighte—rs S Simon Pharmacy | \W/ 9 JOHN SIMON, R.-Ph. \\P Ph.852-0845 - Nashville, Michigan - Emergency Ph.852-9787 Saturday, June 25 at Citizens Elevator Warehouse Music begins at 9 p.m.; Dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. ADMISSION: Just bring a Citizens Elevator sales slip dated anywhere from June 26, 1977 to the present time, from either our plants Nashville or Vermontville All you have to bring is YOUR better half �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday June 15 - Page 6 Tax break on sale of home liberalized for older Americans Beginning this year, certain taxpayers 65 years of age or older may exclude all of the gain from the sale of their home from their gross income if the adjusted sales price is $35,000 or less, the Internal Revenue Service said. The IRS cautioned taxpayers that this change is effective for tax year 1977 and should not be reflected on returns being prepared now for 1976. Under the new law, if the ad­ justed sales price is more than $35,000, the tax break is prorated. In prior years, the full tax break could be taken only if the adjusted sales price was $20,000 dr less. The adjusted sales price is the amount that the seller receives after paying selling commissions dnd certain allowable fix-up expenses, the IRS explained. The IRS said that to qualify for the exclusion, as in the past, taxpayers must: -have been at least 65 before the sale of the home; -havQ owned and used the property as their principal residence for at least five years (continuously or with interruptions) within an eight-year period ending on the date of sale; -never have used the tax ex­ clusion before (it may be used only once in the taxpayer’s lifetime). Information on the sale of a home by older Americans is available free from the IRS in Publication 523, “Tax In­ formation on Selling or Pur­ chasing Your Home,” and Publication 554, “Tax Benefits for Older Americans.” These and a number of other handy IRS publications may be obtained -by filling out the order blank in the 1040 or 1040A tax packages sent to taxpayers by the IRS. South End beaten for first time in 59 league games, by VFW South End Food and Beverage was defeated by the Nashville V.F.W., 5-3, in men’s softball league competition Monday night. The loss was the first South End set back in 59 straight league contests. The team has won three straight league titles. Nashville Garden Club meet The-Nashville Garden Club met at the home of Evelyn Mason on Tues. June-7 with 21 members and 3 guests present. The Guest speaker Phyllis Sattler from Battle Creek gave a talk on quilling and gave a lesson to the group. The tea committee . served refreshments. Nashville senior citizens Flea Market at Maple Leaf Grange Hall on M-66 Saturday, June 18 9 A.M.-4 P.M. COME NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & Auxiliary FISH & CHICKEN FRY FRIDAY, JUNE 17 to 7:30 P.M. Children— 1.50 Serving 5:30 P.M. Adults—’3.00 - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - The Nashville Senior Citizens will meet at the V.F.W. Hall at 12 noon, Wednesday, June 15 for their carry-in dinner and meeting. There will Jje an elec­ tion of officers. Please bring a dish to pass your own drink and table setting. Maple Syrup Festival Corporation meeting Annual meeting of the Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation will be held June 21, 1977, at 8:00 p.m., at Maple Manor. Any interested person invited to attend. Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads > SPECIAL 24 HOUR PROCEEDS DONATED n? — to the — > PENNOCK 'l HOSPITAL 1 Building Fund o Our staff will work continuously \for 24 HOURS ! offerng ompee ervce.... West Michigan Fishing Report, June 6, 1977 Depending on location, fishing ranges From fajr to excellent in West Michigan waters, it is reported by West Michigan Tourist Association. Inland waters are producing best catches with warmer temperatures needed in Lake Michigan to solidify the thermocline area favored by fish, particularly salmon. Following are south-to-north reports on fishing conditions compiled today by the tourist association from charter boat captains, sport shops and chambers of commerce: ST. JOSEPH-Water temperatures are still erractic and fishing ranges from fair to good, particularly for Lake trout, Chinook and Coho salmon, it is reported by Capt. Ben Jacobozzi of the Lady Jane. Best fishing is over 80-150 ft. of water, down 3060 ft. Flutter spoons and Tiny Tads are best baits. SOUTH HAVEN-Recent winds have scattered fish and fishermen anywhere from the beach out to 200 ft. depths, reports Capt. Fernan Gruber of Big Foot Charter Service. Lake trout, from 8-13 lbs., are predominant but are followed closely by Silver salmon, 3-6 lbs., and King salmon, running to 15 lbs. A few Brown trout are also being taken. Some perch are coming off the piers and “the rocks.” A variety of baits are taking fish, with white, silver and blue that best bait colors. GRAND HAVEN-As result of changes in water temperature, fishing here tailed off from good last week to just fair over the weekend, reportsthe Chamber of Commerce. Lake Michigan is "producing Lake trout, Coho and King salmon, Steelhead and Browns over depths anywhere from 60 to 160 feet with baits trolled from 10 to 35 ft. down. Speckled bass, Bluegills, Catfish; pike and bass are fair to poor in bayous and the Grand River. MUSKEGON-Although lower water, temperatures have scattered fish, Lake trout and salmon are still being caught, reports Capt. Ben Seehock of the Seahawk. Fish are from bottom to topin 25-45 ft. water depths and hitting, on white or greeif with black dot Kush spoons. CROTON-Best catch of the week was- a 41-inch Northern, tipping the scales at 19 lbs. 9 oz., it is reported by Fishermen’s Retreat. Perch are good on area lakes and Croton Pond. Walleyes are slow but improving. Bluegills and bass are also improving with night crawlers, wigglers, Rapalas, and Beetle spins as best bait. CADILLAC-Fishing over the weekend was good on area lakes, reports the chamber of commerce. Crappies were biting well on small minnows, especially early in the morning and late evening. Bluegills are in the shallows and hitting well on poppers and red worms. Anglers are also having good luck with Walleyes in_ the weed beds; Northerns up to 8 lbs. on spoons and larger minnows, and Smallmouth bass up to 4 lbs. on night crawlers and minnows. Perch have been slow. LUDINGTON-Brown trout fishing off the breakwalls has miss” been a “hit and proposition, but when Browns are taken “they are very nice fish,” reports Ed Andersen of Pere Marquette Sports Center. A few Lake trout are coming off the mouth of the power plant, Northern pike are fair to good in inland lakes and Crappies are near spawning. HONOR-Tom Stocklen of Riverside Canoes reports Nor­ thern pike fishing, particularly on Platte and Loon lakes has been very good with Mepps spinners and Daredevils the best baits. Bass have been up-and-down, good one day, very good the next, particularly on crawlers and Rapallas. CHARLEVOIX-The Norwood area of Lake Michigan is the best spot for Lake trout fishermen, reports the Chamber of Com­ merce. Lakers are spread out in Lake Michigan and coming at depths ranging from 45-100 ft. Little Cleos, Little Doctors and Little Fireplugs are best baits. There are a number of Brown trout being marked in lake Charlevoix .but few have been taken. \ TRAVERSE CITY-Excellent fishing in East and West Bay for Lake Trout and Browns is reported by the chamber of commerce. Best fishing is in 30-50 ft. of Water using Menominees, Fireplugs, and Spring spoons. Fishermen are finding Steelhead in East Bay in 10 ft. of water with Rapalas and a new lure, Ting-AT, in green and blue. Small mouth bass are just beginning on East Bay and are doing well in Round lake and Skeganog lake. 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CHILD PORN - Soon to be voted on in the House is HB 4332, which would outlaw the production and distribution of child pornography in Michigan, and would crack down on adults involved in child prostitution; these would be felonies. INTEREST DELAY - The Senate is now considering HB 4761, which would forbid retail merchants from charging interest bn credit purchases until goods or services are delivered to the buyer. This would apply to both store accounts and credit Obituaries Verna A. Viele Vermontville - Mrs. Vera A. Viele, 51, of rural Vermontville, died Thursday, June 9,1977 at her home. Mrs. Viele was born on Sept. 30, 1925 in Roxand Township, Eaton County, and was one of a set of twins born to Edward and Lula Vedder. Mrs. Viele was a member of the Vermontville United Methodist Church and the WSCS. Mrs. Viele is survived by her husband, John; two daughters, Mrs. Debbie Willfams of Ver­ montville and Linda at home; one son, Kendall at home; one grandson; four sisters, Mrs. Velma Marsh, Mrs. Doris Feasal,. and Mrs. Letha Bentley, all of Mulliken, and Mrs. Eva Smith of Charlotte; five brothers, Loid and Ward Vedder, both of Mulliken and Lyle, Harding and Keith Vedder, all of Charlotte. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 1977, at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Rev. Gerald Salisbury officiating. Burial was in Freemire Cemetery. cards. DRINKING AGE - Senate Bills 31 & 32, which would raise .the legal drinking age in Michigan to 19, are now in the House Civil Rights Committee. Governor Milliken has announced his support for these. However, a church-supported council on alcohol problems has announced a petition drive aimed at raising the age to 21; this question would be on the 1978 ballot. MESC BOARD - The House has approved HB 4538, which would replace the present Employment Security Appeals Board with an enlarged board of review next year. The 3-member ESAB now has one vacancy and a backlog of unemployment compensation claims. The new board would have— five members: two representing employees, two representing employers, one public member. ARMS DECISION The Michigan Supreme Court has disallowed a 1972 law which bars prison inmates from possessing weapons. The court said the ban was passed as an amendment to another bill; this missed the constitutional requirement that a bill’s purpose be in its title. HOT PURSUIT - Now in the Senate is HB 4147, which would allow a peace officer in hot pursuit of someone who has committed, or is suspected of having committed, a felony or misdemeanor, to pursue that person outside the immediate jurisdiction (such as a county) to make an arrest. RACE COMMISSIONS The Governor is now considering SB 402, which would raise the commission that most horse racing tracks earn on multiple betting. Also, it would outlaw placing bets at the • track by people . who asked others, not there, for a fee to do so. TURKEY LICENSE - A small game license will no longer be enough to hunt turkeys if the Governor signs SB 414. Turkey licenses would be $5 for residents, $1 for seniprs, $20 to non­ residents; thdy would be given out by a lottery and valid for one year. Nature from your back doo rBy Glen R. Dudderar MSU Extension Wildlife Specialist GIVE THEM A DRINK Normally, regional rainfall patterns would reduce the advantages for providing local birds water water sources, but our current dry weather changes that. Adequate water sources are especially important for nesting birds and those having territories in your yard. It could be about the same significance as your , winter feeding station, enjoyable for you and helpful, perhaps important, for the birds.. Like the feeding station, the setup can be as simple or elaborate as you wish. Whichever you prefer, you’re going to be amazed at the response. I constructed a very simple dispensing system because it didn’t cost anything, my kids could get involved, but mostly because it is easy to maintain. When I finished, it wasn’t more than an hour before we saw robins, sparrows, blackbirds, grackles, a catbird and oriole scrambling for the water — it’s that dry here. Tn fact, my wife sprayed a coarse spray over the watering units with a-garden hose and the robins literally ran in and out of it. Any water you provide should be no more than two inches deep. If it is more than that, birds are apt to drown, especially the young, or they simply won’t use it, especially if the water is hard to reach from the sides. I suggest you have two types of waterers: one on a 2 to 3-foot pedestal near a bush or small tree, another on the ground, but away from ambush cover where cats and dogs could hide un­ detected. You can use old pie tins, cake trays, cut the bottom off a plastic gallon container, or use some other shallow con­ tainer. A friend of mine uses two old garbage lids. Make sure there is a surface which the birds can grip when they come to drink or bathe - a piece of broken concrete, flat stones, cluster of pebbles or small block of. heavy wood, placed in the water. If you really want to turn the birds on, suspend a gallon jug of water s,everal feet above the bath. Poke a hole in the bottom of the jug with a sewing needle so te the water slowly drips into the bath.. Refill when empty. Darippp .ping g water is very at­ tractive. In this respect you can arrange a variety of drip pat­ terns, erns, smpe simple or ea elaborate, ora e, too provide the effect of a continual fprerosvh weateer source. Cean the Clean e containers con a ners regularly, r keeping them free off gungus, algae and possible mosquito infestation. Otherwise you wind up w with jus just a sagn stagnant hole the birds won’t frequent. This is the beauty of keeping the.watering e.wa erng source as simple smpe as possible - it is easy to maintain available food source for the birds. Additional ideas for providing birds water sources can be ob­ tained from a reprint that ap­ peared in a recent National Wildlife magazine issue. The address is: 141216th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. Muscular Dystrophy carnival There will be a Muscular Dystrophy Carnival-, June 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Main St., in Vermontville. There will be games, prizes, magic shows, and an auction at 2:00 of a lot of fine handmade jewelry. GARAGE SALE Wednes. - Sat.. and keep supplied with fresh water. June 15,16,17,18 To enhance the watering area, place some compost, mulch or straw around the base and keep it moist. This will attract insects and worms that will be a readily 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. 1890 Nashville Rd. (Old 79) Hastings Watches, Rings BRUCE HIGDON of Cicero, Indiana Nashville Flowers and Jewelry 233 N. MAIN NASHVILLE Phone 852-9797 THIS WEEK’S MacDonald's ICE CREAM Vernors, Dr. Pepper, Draft Hires Root Beer, Orange - Grape Strawberry Crush 1/2 Gallon Cains Potato Chips f^\ ■ wMM 6 pack cans Father's Day Gifts Regular or Marcel le 9 oz. bag We Sell Lottery Tickets • Rods & Reels • Fishing Gear • Live Bait Night Crawlers, Red Worms, Wax Worms & Leaf Worms j Food and Beverage 637 South Main Street, Nashville • Phone 852-9833 �Th. Mopl. ***** ***** ’W* M,ch,9on *>»dn»»d»y June 1$ - Page 8 Engagement announced Mr & Mrs Hubert Hosmer of ♦Azo S Nashville, are pleased to announce the engagement of Ihnr daughter, Teresa Dawn, to Dennis J Timmer, son of Mr & Mrs Wilmer M Timmer of Britten ( ourt, (>rand Rapids An August 27 wedding is being planned Auto Service Center • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • MAJOR OVERHAULS I • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • TUNE-UPS • MUFFLERS credit Lira Mien, Bank • BRAKES - GASOLINE • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BT TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph.7260569 Community events... The garden cornerTH TN TREE FRL TT Thin the fruit on your backyard apple tree to increase fruit size and improve color and eating quality Fruit trees usually set mare fruit than they can develop to maximum size Reducing the number of fruit competing for nutrients results in healthier fruit Thin so that there are six to eight inches of branch growth for each fruit . PLANT MI MS AFTER FROST For blooming chrysan­ themums this fall, plant rooted cuttings or plants in late May or June Michigan State University bortwult unsts advise choosing a well drained site that gets full sun A light soil nch in organic matter is best Fertilize before planting and again around August 1 Pinch plants to make them grow full and bush) Remove one half inch of each growing tip every time the stem has grown three or four pairs of new leaves Stop pinching early bloomers around July 15 and late bloomers August 1 DON’T BUY DISEASE PROBLEMS Try not to buy problems when you buy transplants Check both vegetable and flower seedlings for signs of disease or prior health before you buy them. Buy disease-resistant varieties whenever possible, the experts suggest The organisms that cause fusarium and verticilhum w ilt in tomatoes, for instance, are almost impossible to avoid The only way to prevent the disease is to use resistant varieties REPOT PLANTS A slowdown in leaf and stem growth, the need for frequent watering, and roots growing on the soil surface or out of the drainage hole are signs that your houseplants need repotting Michigan State University horticulturists advise carefully tipping the plant out of the pot to check. A solid mass of roots with little or no soil visible indicates the plant need repotting Use a container about two inches deeper and wider than the old one BIGGEST NOT ALWAYS BEST The biggest transplants are not always the best bargain Older, larger plants take longer to recover from the shock of transplanting than younger, smaller plants. A plant that already has flowers and fruits may not be the best choice, either. It cannot channel its energies into developing a good root system if it’s trying to produce fruit or flowers. And without a good root system, the plant will not thrive and produce well later. PROTECT INDOOR PLANTS OUTDOORS If you put your houseplants outdoors for the summer, choose your spot carefully Put plants where they will be protected from the wind and shielded from direct sunlight. Check them frequently and water as needed Conti >1 insect problems as they appear to avoid taking the pests indoors ir the fall. LABEL GARDEN ROW’S Use labels to take some of the guesswork out of gardening. Michigan State University horticulturists advise against trying to keep all those names and varieties in your head. Chart your garden on paper and label your rows so you know what you're looking at. KEEP GARDEN RECORDS Trying out a new vegetable variety this year? Keep records of planting dates, yields, problems and other important information. They will come in very handy when you’re trying to evaluate the variety and decide whether you should plant it again. LET BULBS GROW Leave the foliage on spring bulbs until they turn brown. The foliage produces food needed to build up the bulbs for next year’s flowers. Remove flower stalks when the blossoms begin to fade. Maturing flowers and producing seeds require energy that could go into building up the bulb. FERTILIZE ROSES Fertilize roses in May with a complete garden fertilizer. One heaping tablespoon of fertilizer per plant should get your roses off to a good start. SPRAY ROSES Michigan State University horticulturists remind rose growers to begin spraying their plants as soon as new growth begins, to protect them against black spot and other diseases and destructive insect. WET GARDEN: KEEP OUT! Stay out of the garden when the soil and plants are wet. Wet soil, especially wet clay soil, is difficult to work because it sticks to tools and feet. It is also easily compacted that is, crushed together so that air is driven out of it. Working in the garden when plant foliage is wet is a good way to spread plant diseases. Bac­ teria and viruses can be carried MOW from one plant to another on hands, clothes and tools. If plant foliage is wet, these disease organisms can very quickly invade and infect plant tissues. This article was furnished by the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information contact the Ex­ tension Service office in Hastings, 301 S. Mich. Ave., 49058. Ph. 948-8039. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You’s, etc. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Kt. 1, NASMVILLI PH. IS2 9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated al 8 p.m, the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTENDI EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5I7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan PURINA CHOWS sMKC PURINA HORSE CHARGE All notices should be delivered to Carl's by Wednesday evening in order to be printed In the following Issue of the Maple Valley News. 33% PROTEIN SUPPLEMENT WITH ADDED VITAMINS AND MINERALS. HATS OFF TO NEW GRADS Congratulations to all the adults graduating from Maple Valley High School this year. From the gang at Carl’s Super Markets Inc___ Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PURINA RESEARCHED AND FORMULATED FOR YOUR "DEMAND" HORSES. FOR TOP RESULTS, FEED WITH PURINA OMOLENE FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 WWW PURINA I HEALTH I PRODUCTS 3■ ■ ■ ■ ■■I| �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Michigan. Wednesday June 15 -- Page 9 Feasting ‘round the grill’ makes your Father’s Day great! Remember dad’s day Let everybody relax on Father’s Day this year with a feast around the barbecue. A marinaded roast takes a minimal amount of time and attention when it’s rotated on a rotisserie and will give Dad a Father’s Day he’ll never forget. Almost any cut of meat can be enjoyed, from a money-saving chuck roast to an elegant standing rib, providing it is properly selected and prepared. The Secret to a perfectly cooked roast on the spit is a good rotisserie grill. The hooded wagon grills require the least amount of time and attention. With the hood closed, the meat is surrounded with radiant heat that cooks to perfection. Just place the roast on the spit, close the hood and let the charcoal briquets do the rest. Cooking on the rotisserie is not that much different from a regular charcoal barbecue, but it must be done over a hotwire, so be sure to build a proper fire. First, line the bottom of the grill with a drip pan made from heavy-duty aluminum foil. This will not only help protect the grill and make clean-up easier, but will also, reflect the heat for a hotter fire. Then, stack the briquets in a pyramid for good ventilation. Be sure to use enough briquets. A 4-6 pound roast will take at, least 5 pounds of charcoal. Use an electric or liquid starter or try one of the new individually wrapped packets of solid fuel to start the fire. If liquid is used, be sure to let the starter soak into the briquets for a minute so the flames will penetrate the briquets. Allow about 30 minutes before cooking for the briquets to turn a light gray ash color by day and glowing by night. Just before cooking, spread the coals to extend an inch beyond food. For the rotisserie, meat selection is important. Know how many people you plan to serve choose a large enough, wellgraded roast that’s uniform in shape and well marbled. The uniform shape allows the roast to rotate evenly and will prevent uneven cooking. Push the spit lengthwise through the center of the roast, and fasten both ends with holding forks; The use of a meat thermometer is advised Pantry Seafood Casserole when rotissing because cooking times vary with the weather temperature, and. types of briquets used. After placing the meat on the rotisserie rod, push the meat thermometer into the thickest part of roast, avoiding any bones and the rod. Remove roast from grill when ther­ mometer registers 5 degrees below the desired degree of doneness. Remove from spit and allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes. In this time, the roast' will continue to cook and reach the desired degree and will become firm enough to slice easily. Marinaded meats are delicious on the spit. Marinate the roast for at least 1 hour,?but overnight is best for less expensive cuts of meat; Basting depends on the recipe, but a good rule of thumb is: baste every 30minutes during cooking. For a smoked flavor, spinkle hickory chips or the new hickory-flavored briquets into the briquets. While the meat is turning on the spit, why not take advantage of the hot fire and roast some stuffed peper boats on the grill, too! The charcoal flavor will season them with a deliciously different taste. Follow directions for the stuffing and wrap each pepper across the bottom with heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent burning. And for a real mansized treat - brown a sour rye bread on the grill and flavor with a melted herb butter. Grilled Beef Provencale For marinade: In large bowl mix well, P/2 cups vegetable juice cocktail, 3.i cups Italian salad dressing, 1 medium onion finely chopped.i 1 teaspoon curry powder .and Vz teaspoon salt. Add to marinade one 6-pound boneless top round toast beef of uniform shape and size; turn to coat well. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours, turning meat occasionally. Drain meat, reserving marinade. Sprinkle meat with unseasoned instant meat tenderizer as lable directs. Spear meat onto .rotisserie. Place meat over hot coals for medium (see note) and grill as directed until desired doneness - about 2*2 to 3 hours. Brush meat with marinade every 30 minutes during grilling. ★ For optimum results, use o meat thermometer and remove roast when temperature reaches 5 degrees below desired doneness. Grilling times may vary according to amount of coals used, weather con­ ditions and type of grill. Action Ads PORCH & YARD SALE. Thurs. & Fri. June 16 & 17. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., dishes, clothing, sizes 14-18, books, magazines, many other things of all description. Hilda Baas, 404 Washington, Nashville. GARAGE SALE: June 16, 17, 18. 9:00 till 7:00 at 222 N. State St. Nashville. WANTED-: Odd jobs, yard mowing and trimming, also childcare and some house cleaning. Nashville. 852-9454. Call anytome before 9:30 p.m. ‘72 TORINO STATIONWAGON Power steering & brakes, auto.’ New exhaust system, good condition. Ph. (517) 852-9178 Nashville. (6-21) FOR SALE: Cellulose blowing insulation. Blower rental available. No waiting. All materials in stock. Randall Lumber Company. 219 E.-State, Nashville. 852-0882. Snow & Son Locksmith. Residential and commercial security consultants. Bonded & certified (517 ) 852-9455 Nashville for your security, FOR SALE: 1968 'T> ton Chevy pickup with cover, V-8, power steering and brakes, good con­ dition, will accept reasonable offer over trade-in. 517-852-1616 Nashville. Card of Thanks I would like to thank everyone who came to my graduation Open House, for their gifts & especially the other 3 members of the Fantastic Four, Scott, Ray & Dave for the fantastic placque. Randy Snow Card of Thanks A special thank you to all the people who helped me the past months, while I was Tn and out of the hospital. A special thank you to Phyllis Belcher. Nola Dankenbring CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank all my friends and relatives for all the cards, letters, fruit, flowers, gifts and other acts of kindness during and after my stay in the hospital. Also thanks for the tran­ sportation and other assistance. Thank you very much. Lewis Schulze For all he is, he gets just Father’s Day June 19 UPSTAIRS APARTMENT for rent. Refrigerator and stove furnished, $150 a month including utilities. Older couple preferred. No. pets or children. References and deposit. Ph. 852-9735, 224 Sherman St., Nashville. tfn WE CARE ABOUT YOU If you have experienced the death df someone' close to you, your presence at the visitation or funeral of a friend or relative is of special ^benefit to the bereaved family. The fact that you have come thru your ordeal and can now offer them -support in their anguish helps very much to assuage their grief. Stuffed Make this pantry seafood casserole that your whole family will enjoy. Here y. is a delicious,, easy-to-make y casserole with thee delicate taste of tuna, a touch of Maggi Seasoning and a rich creamy sauce with noodles. Here is the recipe as developed in the Maggi Test Kitchens. PANTRY SEAFOOD CASSEROLE 2 tablespoons Maggi U/2 qts. boiling water Seasoning 1 cup elbow macaroni, Two 7-oz. cans tuna, drained uncooked One 8-oz. can water chestnuts 1 tablespoon Maggi drained and sliced Seasoning cup sliced celery 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons unsifted flour Vi cup sliced, canned mushrooms Vi teaspoon pepper Pimiento strips 2 cups milk MACARONI: In large saucepan, combine boiling water, macaroni ancf 1 tablespoon Maggi Seasoning. Boil 5-8 minutes or until desired tenderness. Drain well and set aside. SAUCE: In medium saucepan, melt butter; blend in flour and ppp. Gradually pepper. y add milk,, cook over medium beat,, stirring g constantly,,. until sauce thickens slightly. Stir in 2 tablespoons Maggi Seasoning; set aside. In 2-qt. casserole, combine macamaca­ roni, tuna, water chestnuts, celery and mushrooms. Pour sauce ove-. !una mixture and stir gently. Garnish with pimiento strips. BAKE at: 350°F. TIME: 40 minutes. Makes: 6 servings. Green Pepper Boats lVs> cups unseasoned croutons 34 cup grated mozzarella cheese 34 cup chopped tomato One-third cup hot water 2 tablespoons chopped black olives 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine 3//4 teaspoon leaf oregano ’z teaspoon garlic salt 3 large green peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeded Combine all ingredients except green peppers. Stuff each green pepper half with mixture; place in center of a 9-inch square of aluminum foil. Mold and shape foil to fit contours of each green pepper, leaving tops uncovered. Grill over medium hot coals about 25 to 30 minutes or until peppers are tender. Place single large sheet of foil over tops of peppers during last 10 minutes to thoroughly cook top edges. Makes: 6 servings. Action Ads BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726-0129. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173.. (tfn) FUNERAL HOMES HO ■ .| Nashville — Vermontville *N*f^*'*Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 A&N Excavating Inc. Clearing Dozing Digging Backhoe Work Pond and Lake Digging 726-0330 Vermontville Evenings - Sunfield 566-8317 — OWNER — ALBERT AINSWORTH �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Michigan, Wednesday June 15 - Page 10 Men’s softball league scores, Friday Night • South End Food and Beverage defeated Trubles Insurance / • Smitty's Sport Shop beats Citizens Elevator • Nashville V.F.W. downed Bliss • Carl's Market defeated Randall Lumber Company Make Your Own Salad Dressing What’s more fun and yet very economical too, than making your own salad dressings. Here are three simple recipes as developed in the Maggi Test Kitchens. BLUE CHEESE SALAD DRESSING 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons lemon juice % cup crumbled blue cheese 4 teaspoons Maggi Seasoning W cup sour cream 1 tablespoon sugar In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, blue cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, Maggi Seasoning and sugar; mix well. Chill in refrigerator about 1 hour. Serve over salad greens. Makes: 1 % cups dressing. DILLED CREAM DRESSING 1 cup plain yogurt 4 teaspoons Maggi Seasoning Vi cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon dill weed In small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, Maggi Season­ ing and dill weed. Beat with fork or wire whip until well blended and smooth. Chill in refrigerator, about 1 hour. Serve over salad greens. Makes: 1 Vi cups dressing. QUICK FRENCH DRESSING % cup vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Vi cup lemon juice Vi Viteaspoon teaspoonsugar sugar 4 teaspoons Maggi Seasoning Vi teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon minced onion In blender container, combine oil, lemon juice, Maggi Seasoning, onion, garlic, sugar and paprika; blend at low speed for 10 seconds. Blend at high speed for 15 seconds. Serve immediately. ■ Makes: 1 cup dressing. Local officials protest County exclusion from public works programsIt was announced late last week that Barry County would not receive any federal funds under the latest allocations indicated by the Economic Development Administration. Over $4 million had been requested from several local units of government. Since that time at least three public officials have gone on record with protests and requests for reconsideration. In a letter to Michigan’s two Senators in Washington, and to Congressmen representing this district, Russell Bender, chairman of the County Board of Commissioners, has asked for their intercession. He pointed out the high unemployment rate within the county and the need for certain public works projects. Kensinger Jones, chairman of the county’s Economic Development Planning Com­ mittee, addressed a definitive letter to Juanita Kreps, Secretary of Commerce. The Economic Development Ad­ ministration reports to her. In it ' he pointed out that adjacent counties with lower unem­ ployment rates have received substantial allocations and has asked for a review. “When you’re a small, rural county,” Jones’ letter concludes, “surrounded by cities like Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Grand * Rapids and Lansing, it’s easy to be overlooked. We assume that is what happened. A simple reexamination of the facts will, we believe, indicate our eligibility and our needs. “Can you please help us?” T. Edward McPharlin, a county commissioner and also chairman of , the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council has already contacted, by telephone, the offices of U.S. Senators and Congressmen, askipg for another look at the Barry County situation. He urges public action. “Private citizens should contact their senators and representatives by telegram, letter or telephone,” McPharlin says. “There’s no question about the fact tha,t an economic in­ justice has occurred and it should be .protested. Barry County should participate in this federal program for county im- First Eddie Purchis provements and employment through constructive works. Simply write and ask why your county has been overlooked, in the new allocations of Local Public Works money being expended through the Economic Development Administration.” Letter» should be addressed to Senators Robert Griffin and Donald Riegle, Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. and to Hon. Gary Brown and Harold Sawyer, House Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. Turn your kitchen into a frozen yogurt factory! Summer is the season for cool, creamy treats — re­ freshing frappes and sodas, ices, sherbets and parfaits galore. But it’s also the time of year when you want your figure to be at its slim, trim best for those revealing sum­ mer fashions. Now there’s a great way to enjoy creamy summer coolers without feeling guilty about the calories. You can eat frozen yogurt, one of the best combinations of two gourmet treats. It’s cold, creamy and deliciously low in_calories (less than 150 calories per six ounce serving). Unfortunately, many commercial brands of “fro­ zen yogurt” contain lots of artificial ingredients and very little yogurt. But now if you want great tasting frozen yogurt you can make it at home and be sure you’re getting the real thing. That’s because you add all the natural ingredients. Making frozen yogurt really isn’t that involved a process. In fact, you can set up a little “frozen yogurt factory" right in your own kitchen! All you need are two very handy appliances — the Salton Yogurt Maker ($12.95) and the Salton Ice Cream Machine ($24.95) — for quart after quart of delicious natural frozen yo­ gurt Simply follow the in­ structions in Salton’s Frozen Yogurt Recipe Book. First you make a batch of delicious, all natural whole milk yogurt in the Salton Yogurt Maker. Then add the ingredients of your choice, like garden-fresh blueberries, peaches or strawber­ ries, and place this mixture in the Salton Ice Cream Machine. The Ice Cream Machine works in the freezer com­ partment of your refrigerator and requires no rock salt or ice, so you get the natural goodness of oldfashioned ice cream (in this case, frozen yogurt) without all the mess. The result , is probably the best frozen yogurt you’ll ever taste. Give yourself a summer treat with this wholesome low calorie delight and don’t forget the money you save by preparing it yourself will make frozen yogurt even more of a treat! SET UP A FROZEN YOGURT “FACTORY” — right in your own kitchen! Make delicious frozen yogurt with fresh natural ingredients. All you need are the Salton Yogurt Maker ($12.95) and the Salton Ice Cream Machine ($24.95). Each comes with a Frozen Yogurt Recipe Book. 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Cans llllllllllllllllllllllllllld Johnny’s TODAY! 160 S. MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 Prices eff^ctive'June 13 1977 thru, June 18,1977 Quantity rights reserved PNINOLB'S POTATO CHIPS 9 OZ. WT. sss1To h »s ju<s:.oi,urch Johnny's Food Mart � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-06-22.pdf 04085aa1433c47a197a57383eba37941 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S. CHURCH STREET 1USTIMS, IIOMM 4NM / * L^499 L 49°^9 * 'shed by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Court St., Hastings, Michigan 'O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Volume 105 No. 6 - Wednesday June 22, 1977 Maple Valley Board Approves Purchase Of Office Equipment & Vehicle At the regular meeting of the board of education held Monday, June 13, the board members approved the purchase of three Adler 121P electronic printing calculators and eleven manual Olivetti-L-98 typewriters at a total cosl of $2,683.65. This equipment will be used in the vocational office block program, and this equipment had previously been approved by the office block advisory committee. A letter of resignation was accepted from Sharon Fleming School Millage Defeated; Cogswell, Dormer Elected to Board Robert Dormer and Wayne Cogswell were elected to fouryear terms on the Maple Valley School Board in the annual school election, Monday, June 13. The millage proposal of two mills for two years was defeated by a narrow margin, 462 yes and 485 no votes. In the millage election in February, the proposal was defeated with 351 yes votes and 593 no. Cogswell received the most votes of the school board can­ didates with 377 votes. Dormer totaled 355 votes. Other Can­ didates receiving votes were Celester Fox, 307; Elizabeth Rathbun, 285;. Charles Brand, 210; George Hubka, 162; and Richard Kohfeldt, 70. as' kindergarten teacher at the Fuller St. Elementary School. In her letter of -resignation Mrs. Fleming stated that she planned to continue work on her Master’s Degree in the area of child development. Earlier this spring the board took action to notify some teachers that they wouldn’t have teaching positions for the 1977­ 1978 school year. Because of resignations and one teacher not returning from a leave of ab­ sence, it is possible at this time to offer teaching positions to Dave Doozan, Susan Luyendyk, Judy Vertalka, and Kristin Gray. Presently two Jr. High school teachers, two elementary teachers, and the vocal music teacher are affected by'the pink slip layoff notice. At the present time the elementary art teacher has been assigned to a regular classroom teaching position. The two elementary teachers were actually teaching for two teachers on leave of absence during the 1976-77 school year. Stanley Graham was tran­ sferred to the day custodial position at the Maplewood Elementary School to fill the position held previously by Ralph Wells. Ralph retired from the school system June 3. Kim Hansen was transferred to the day position at the Kellogg Elementary School and Jerry Banfield was transferred to the night position at the Fuller St. Elementary School. Kim had been working the night position at Fuller St. and Jerry had been at Kellogg. General changes were ap­ proved in the Jr.-Sr. high school student handbook and curriculum guide including the area related to discipline and suspension. Anyone having, questions regarding these changes should contact Mr. Hartenburg or Mr. Lenz. The position of assistant director of transportation and personnel was offered to Patrick O'Brien effective July 1st Mr. O'Brien will be replacing Cliff Baxter who will be retiring July 1st. Mr. O'Brien has been working at the bus garage for the past one and one-half years. Larry Musser will remain as director of transportation and personnel. Approval was given the pur­ chase of a tar to be used in the transportation of a special education student to Lansing. The car that is presently being used has approximately 100,000 miles. The car will be purchased from Larke Buick & Chevrolet Inc. at a. cost of $4,775. Reim­ bursement of this cost will be through the Eaton county special education program. ? Cont. on page 2 Civil War tunes and presentation at Vermontville Historical Society meeting, Thursday evening Tad Randolph, a Civil War tunes singer, will be the featured performer at the Vermontville Historical Society meeting Thursday, June 23, at 7 p.m. in the Griswald Room, of the First Congregational Church. The meeting will include a pot-luck dinner. All those attending should bring a dish to pass and table service. Randolph was born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana, located ten miles north of Ernie Pyle’s birth­ place and thirty miles west of Lew Wallace’s (of Ben-Hur fame) home in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Randolph grew up on a small farm located on the banks of the Wabash River. Randolph is a graduate of Indiana State University. He has been teaching at Southeastern Junior High School in Battle Creek since 1967. He is a member of the Kimball House Historical Society in Battle Creek, and is a member and past-president of the Battle Creek Civil War Roundtable. "Randolph’s presentation will last about 75 minutes. Some of the tunes to be performed will be “Weeping Sad and Lonely”, “The Battle Hymn.Of the Republic”, “Lorena”, ‘"Goober Peas”, “Mother Kissed- Me in My Dream” Just Before the Battle Mother”, “The Bonnie Blue Flag”, and “Tenting on the Old Camp Ground”. Words to some of the songs will be available for a sing-along. Randolph and his wife, Bar­ bara “Bonnie”, were married in 1967, just prior to coming to Michigan. They have three children, Jay Warren, 4, Ross Graham, 2, and Erin Lee, a hew daughter born April 26. Art Show & Book Sale About 50 artists and craftsmen are expected to display and sell their work at the Nashville Arts & Crafts Show Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the Putnam Library lawn and in the Nashville Fire Barn parking lot. The library will also sell used books to the public. Entry fees for the show are $5 to display and sell and $3 to display, sell and demonstrate. Anyone interested in entering- the show can register up to the day of the show. Maple Valley Schools Tentative Calendar 1977-1978 In-Service training (new teachers) p.m. Only .. Thurs. Aug. 25 In-Service Training (all teachers) .......... 1........ Fri. Aug. 26. School Year Begins - all day in session........... Mon. Aug. 29 No School . Fri. Sept. 2 Labor Day (No School)........................................Mon. Sept. 5 End of First Marking Period..................................Fri. Oct. 14 Report Cards Given Out P ..- .z Wednes. Oct. 19 School in A.M. Only.................................. Thurs. Oct. 20 (Parent-Teacher conferences in P.M. 1:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m.) Parent-Teacher conferences,"AlI day..... .Fri. Oct. 21 (8:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m.) Thanksgiving Day (No School)................ ..Thurs. Nov. 24 No School ........... :................................. . Fri. Nov, 25 End of Second Marking Period................. .. Fri. Nov. 25 Report Cards Given out............................ Wednes. Nov. 30 Christmas Recess Begins after school day . Wednes. Dec. 21 School Resumes............................................. Tuesday, Jan. 3 End of First Semester (No School)....... /............. Fri. Jan. 20 Records in a.m. and in-service in p.m. Second Semester begins..................... ........ Mon. Jan. 23 Report cards Given ou.t....................... .. Wednes. Jan. 26 End of Fourth Marking Period ............ ........... Fri. March 3 Report Gards Given out.................... Wednes. March 8 Good Friday (No School)............... ........ Fri. March 24 Easter Sunday...................................... ...... Sun. March 26 Spring Recess begins after School Day ........ Fri. March 31 School Resumes .\............ -............... ......Mon. April 10 End of Fifth Marking Period ............... ..........Fri. April 21 Report Cards Given Out ..................... . Wednes. April 26 Memorial Day (No School) ..... ...Monday, May 29 Graduation............................... ... Sunday, June 4 Last Day of School for students ..........Tues. June 6 (a.m. Only) Teachers complete records in P.M. and remain until 3:40 P.M. KIDS CARNIVAL RAISES $80 FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY The third-annual Muscular Dystrophy Kids Carnival was held Saturday, June 18, in Vermontville. The proceeds of about $80 went to the Muscular Dystrophy fund. The carnival was originated three years ago by Nyle Wells and Cyle Cornish. Other children who assisted at the carnival were Jeff Fisher, Mark Myers, Tonya Morrow, Marsha Harwood, Sharon Gorodenski, Randy Joostberns, Mike Platte, Channel Hoffman, Tamm Brandi Marty Martin, Dan Hoffman and Dan McClintock. The carnival consisted of several games such as crazy ball, dice roll, shell game, dart throw, dime toss, pick-a-bober, softball throw, pitch-till-ya-win, ring toss, raffles, "auctions, a magic show and a.concession stand. Prizes were sponsored by Stanton Realty, Carl's Market, Johnny's Food Mart, Trumbles Agency, Vermontville Hardware, Trowbridge Sales and Service, Jack's Standard, Dairy King, Sugar Hut Cafe, Dora's Place and Charlotte I.G.A. (Maple Valley News Photo) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville Michigan, Wednesday June 22,1977 — Page 2 A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative HEALTH CODE - The House will this week consider HB 4070, the massive Public Health Code Revision. This 450-page bill got through the House last session but not the Senate; because of its many provisions, much debate is expected. BREAKFAST CHANGE - The House has amended SB 170 to delay for two years the start of a program requiring public schools to offer breakfasts to students. Opponents have 'urged the program be voluntary, where a need has been demonstrated. NUTRITION OFFICE - Now in the Senate is HB 4339, which would create a state office of EDDIE PURCHIS MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT HONORS FAMILY nutrition to set up a statewide The Eddie Purchis Memorial Tournament got underway Friday night when Frank Purchis nutrition system and plan. (left) threw out the first ball in memory of his son. Also on hand for the pre-game/ Presently, an office of nutrition ceremonies were Pamela Purchis, Eddie's mother; Wendy Purchis, Eddie's daughter; Debra exists only by executive order. Purchis, Eddie's 'wife; and Denny Lamie, vice-president of the Nashville Softball FUND RULING - The attorney Association. Lamie presented the honored guests with gifts on behalf of the association. general has ruled that the Bill's Harly-Davidson from Lansing won the tourney. (Maple Vallef News Photo) •proposed budget stabilization fund would be constitutional. elective sex education and family However, any deposits into the life instruction to include family To the Voters of the Cont. from frontMaple Valley School District f b uend min agdoeod ybeyars swpoeucldifih caveaptoplanning, reproductive health The board members approved and prevention and treatment of the purchase of furniture for the propriations: they could not be Thank you very much for your teacher’s lounge and preparation veneral diseases. The bill states support in the recent election. < automatic. that the program of instruction in room at the Jr.-Sr. High in an TAX PRIVACY - Another Having been elected to the sex hygiene shall be supervised amount not to exceed $1,000. Mr. Board of Education at Maple ruling from the attorney general by a registered physician, a Hartenburg has met with faculty holds that county equalization registered nurse, or a person Valley I will, to the best of my representatives relative to the holding a teacher’s certificate ability work with the rest of the directors may not force property furniture that is desired to board, the administration and the owners to reveal their federal qualifying the person as a replace the worn out furniture. income tax returns in order to set teachers, to see that our children supervisor in this field. Upon ■General fund bills in the written request of a parent or get the best education possible assessments. Although the law amount of $83,853.55 were ap­ requires owners to submit guardian, a child shall be ex­ under our present economic proved for payment. The May statements of property and to cused from attending classes in condition. 20th. payroll in the amount of Being new at this position I will give testimony on property value, which the subject of sex hygiene $67,749.10, June 3rd. payroll in the have much to learn, but hopefully or the symptoms of disease are amount of $69,444.70 and the June I can make ar positive con­ under discussion without penalty. Sth payroll in the amount of The board members voted to tribution to the board and we can $230,144.14 were approved Tor contact Representative Nash and keep and maintain an efficient payment and transfer to the program here at Maple Valley. June 20-23 - College Week, inform him of support for this bill payroll account. The June 8 State University Thanks again for your support. Michigan providing that the course content payroll actually covers the Campus, East Lansing. . Sincerely, would be at the discretion of the summer payroll for those em­ June 23-25 4-H Exploration L. Wayne Cogswell local school district if this bill is ployees not employed on a twelve Days, Michigan State University _____ ' ; v approved by the legislature. Also, month basis. Campus, East Lansing. concern was expressed that there Representative ,Ernest Nash June 25-July 1 - South Dakota 4-H should be more involvement of has contacted schbol districts Members Exchange Group in citizens of the school district requesting the position of boards before any program should be 2272 TORINO STATIONWAGON Barry County ot education relative to forming started. At the present time the Power steering & brakes, auto. July 27 - Weight Control Group, his position on house bill 4425. New exhaust system, good 7:30 p.m., Extension Office This is the bill which would j'Ijw school district doesn’t have any condition. Ph. (517) 852-9178 July 27 - Fair Board, 8 p.m., Fair plans for starting such a school districts to expand current Office, Fairgrounds, Hastings Nashville. (6-21) program. July 28 - Pesticide Applicators UPSTAIRS APARTMENT' for Examination, Extension Office, rent. Refrigerator and stove Hastings, the individual must furnished, $150 a month including have sent application to Michigan utilities. Older couple preferred. Department of Agriculture for No. pets or children. References appointed time. 10:00 a.m."& 1:00 -and deposit. Ph. 852-9735, 224 p.m. Sherman St., Nashvilletfn July 7 ichigan Forage Field this does not extend to federal tax returns. JOB AUTHORITY The Michigan Supreme Court has approved the constitutionality of the last session's Job Develop­ ment Authority Act, with reservations. Three of the six justices said that the state could not provide direct financial assistance for Authority bonds without a vote of the people; if it were done otherwise, the Act would be unconstitutional. PARK RESERVATIONS - If you’re thinking of camping out in a- Michigan state park this summer, you should make a campsite reservation at least 15 days ahead at a DNR park or field office. Sites can be reserved for a minimum of 4 nights to a maximum of 15. FIRE BILL The cost of fighting last summer’s epic forest fire in the Upper Peninsula came to. just under one million dollars. Since this fire started on federal land, Michigan asked the U.S. government to reimburse us for all expenses; it has now done so. BUSINESS BOOK - The Office of Economic Expansion has produced a new booklet, “Guide to Starting a Business in Michigan” which tells what to do and whom to talk to in govern­ ment. It’s available i from Michigan Department of Com­ merce, Law Building, Lansing 48913. Calendar of Events Action-Ads RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at Nashville Flowers & Jewelry. 233 N. Main, 852-9797. (6-28) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone'543-0173. (tfn) Boys’ Little League Oxfords Black Vinyl - White Trim - Rubber Cleats Sizes 3 to 6 $E99 In Stock! W pair & Variety Store 115-117 N. MAIN 20 YEARS NEW IN NASHVILLE Ph. 852-9747 MICHI-CRAFT CANOES, fully heat treated, 15 ft., sale price $239, reg. $329. Other models comparably priced. Al & Pete’s Sport Shop, 111 S. Jefferson, Hastings, 945-4417. FOR SALE: 1969 Bel Air, 327, $275 Ph: 852-0879 Nashville. DID YOU KNOW some 22.5 per cent of The University of Michigan’s 1975 freshman class had A or A+ average grades in high school and 33.1 per cent had A- average grades, according to a survey by the American Council on Education. Day. MSU Kellogg Farm, Hickory Corners. Tours 10 a.m. to 12 noon; 1 p.m. “Economics of Hay Making Systems and Marketing”; 1:30 1:30 p.m. machinery demonstrations; 7:30 p.m. evening tour. Machinery on display 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 7 - Bull Ring, 8 p.m.. Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. July 9 - Barry County Registered Holstein local show. Potluck lunch 11:30 a.m. Show time 12:30 p.m. July 17-23 - Barry County Fair. July 26 - Forage Field Day, Lake City. July 27 State Farm Management Tour, Bay and Arenac Counties. speed LIMIT 55 It’s not just idea. Its the law. A public service of this newspaper, The U.S. Department of Transportation and The Advertising~Uouncil. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville Michigan, Wednesday June 22, 1977 - Page 3 Fox - Thompson United Judy P. Fox of 123 N. Clinton, Charlotte, and Michael R. Thompson of 2692 N. Warner, Sumner, Michigan, were united in marriage with a garden ceremony at the bride’s parents’ farm in Vermontville, June 18. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Fox of Vermontville and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson of Sumner. Rev. John Cermak from Okemos Com­ munity Church officiated the double ring ceremony. The wedding party was driven by horse and carriage to the wed­ ding. The bride wore a full length old fashioned style wedding gown and a sun hat and carried a bouquet of daisies. She was given in marriage by her father. Maid of honor was Mary Fox, the bride’s sister. Patricia Vermontville Historical Society Thursday, June 23,7:00 ■ In the Griswold room of the Congregational church, with a pot-luck dinner, one dish to pass and your own table service. f^ogram: Tad Randolph, “Song of the Civil War” Public invited. Thompson and Shari Thompson, the groom’s sisters, were bridesmaids. The girls all wore full length red and white floral print old fashioned gowns and carried bouquets of daisies and various other flowers. The best man was Gary Thompson, brother of the groom. Larry Fox, brother of the bride, and John Caviness were groomsmen. The reception was held at the Nashville V.F.W. Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fox, the bride’s uncle and aunt, were the host and hostess. The bride and groom are 1975 graduates from Michigan State University. Following a wedding trip to Texas, the couple will reside at 7461 Harrison Road, Sumner. Winners of the Eddie Purchis Memorial Tournament 1st Place - Bill’s HarleyDavidson, Lansing; 2nd place Sportsman’s Bar, Battle Creek; 3rd place - Downtown Party Store, Lansing; 4th place - South End Food and Beverage, Nash­ ville; 5th place - Bad News Bears, Nashville; and 6th palce - Nash­ ville V.F.W. Riegle Measure to Save Michigan's Share of Federal Water Dollars Senator Donald W. Riegle, Jr. (D-MI) will introduce legislation this week Which would save the state of Michigan from losing up to $300 million in construction money for water pollution treatment plants. Riegle’s bill would allow states an additional year to obligate their share of $9 billion in con­ struction funds, by extending the current deadline to Sept. 30,1978. Under the current law, Michigan must obligate its share of the funds by Sept. 30, 1977, or its money will be reallojcated to other states. Michigan stands to lose $200 to $300 million in con­ struction money, and state of­ ficials predict that the state will not be able to meet the Sep­ tember deadline. “This huge backlog of I unobligated funds has been caused by a number of factors outside the states’ control, in­ cluding President Nixon’s impoundment bf the money, and the sheet complexity of the water pollution control program,” Senator Riegle said. The 1972 Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments authorized $18 billion to provide 75 percent of the funding for the construction of sewage treatment plants .However, thenPresident Richard Nixon im­ pounded $9 billion, which was not released to the states until a court order in February, 1975. In addition to the impoundment and then sudden release of this massive amount of money, Riegle explained, the treatment works construction grants program was already behind schedule in 1975 because of delays in issuing final regulations for the program, and progress was further complicated by a lack of adequate staffipg at the Environmental Protection Agency. Although both the Senate and House passed legislation this year to extend the deadline to 1978 as part of the Public Works Jobs Bill, disagreements over-the controversial House Water Pollution Amendments held up the Public Works Conference Committee for over a month. Eventually, it was decided to drop all water pollution provisions from the conference report - leaving the 1977 deadline intact. “There is general consensus that .the 1977 deadline should be extended to 1978. In addition to helping those states that would otherwise lose money, an ex­ tension would allow states to obligate funds in a cost-effective manner, instead of rushing lowpriority projects forward, just to meet the deadline,” Riegle said. Riegle said his bill essentially represents an interim agreement, to extend the ‘ deadline one year, while the House and the Senate resolve other parts of the water pollution control provisions. According to the EPA, eight states - including Michigan - will need the one year extension, or lose a total of $818 million. Other states affected by the Riegle bill are New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Penn­ sylvania, the District of Columbia, and South Carolina. Senator Riegle’s bill, to be introduced t..is week, . is cosponsored by Senators Robert Griffin (R-MI), Jacob Javits (RNY), Richard Lugar (R-Ind), Russell Long (D-LA), Charles Mathias (R-MD), ?nd Abraham Ribicoff (D-Conn). Action Ads RUMMAGE SALE At the Nashville United Methodist Church, June 23 and 24, from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. NASHVILLE FLOWERS ? JEWELRY. Summer hours will be.9 - 5:30 Weekdays, and closed on Saturday afternoons. (6-28) 336 Queen St. — NASHVILLE JUNE 29 & 30 10 am — 9 pm All items in excellent condition. U7 We invite all our friends to our H Saturday, June 25 at Citizens Elevator Warehouse Music begins at 9 p.m. Dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. For all your insurance needs see .. The ALL-TOGETHER Team ADMISSION: Just bring a Citizens Elevator sales slip dated anywhere from June 26, 1952 to the present time, from either our plants Nashville or Vermontville All you have to bring is YOUR better half Citizens Elevator ^/luto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 870 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0514 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville Michigan, Wednesday June 22,1977 -- Page 4 New books at Putnam LibraryTHE WORLDLY CONDOMINIUM, a novel by PHILOSOPHERS by Robert John D. MacDonald. Heilbroner. The lives, times and THE SALAMANCA DRUM, a captivating novel by Dorothy ideas .of the great economic thinkers. Eden. EXTRAORDINARY TENNIS COUNT MANFRED, a Gothic FOR THE ORDINARY PLAYER . novel by Miranda Seymour. by Simon Ramo. RAISING MILK GOATS THE THE AMERICAN COWBOY IN MODERN WAY by Jerry LIFE AND ELGEND. A National Belanger. Geographic Society book. EXPLORATION OF THE a Manual for writers UNIVERSE by George Abell. SWEET’S FOLLY by Fiona OF TERM PAPERS by Kate Hill. A story set in Regency Turabian. GREAT HOME COOKING IN England. THE BIRTH OF AN ISLAND AMERICA by the Food Editors of by Francois Clement. A daring Farm Journal. WINDS IN THE WOODS by novel about a great adventure. It is like a combination of Malevil John Stewart The story of John Muir, America’s first, great and The Swiss Family Robinson. THE ACTS OF KING ARTHUR conservationist. AND HIS NOBLE KNIGHTS by ” PRIMITIVE ,ART by Paul John Steinbeck. Writteri in Wingert Traditions and styles of Present-day speech from the art from Africa, Oceania and the, Winchester manuscripts of ‘ American Indian. _ NOMADS OF THE WORLD. A Thomas Malory. TOUCH THE EARTH. A National Geographic Society selection of statements and book. MICHIGAN’S PRIDE IN writings by North American Indians, chosen to illuminate the AMERICA by the Michigan course of Indian history and the Association of Retired School Personnel. This was presented by values of Indian life. STILL WATERS WHITE the Barry County Association of WATERS. A National Retired School Personnel. It is a Geographic Society book ex- book of past experiences of ploring America’s rivers and teachers which gives us a cross section of the history of lakes. THE NEW LANGUAGE OF education. * The following new books have POLITICS by William Safire. A dictionary of catchwords, slogans been added to those in the Junior Room. and political usage. BABAR AND THE WULLYTHOSE INVENTIVE AMERICANS. A National WULLY by De Brunhoff. THE MISSING PIECE by Shel Geographic Society book. Silverstein. FARMERS! DISCOUNT PRICES ON PURINA CHOWS THAT'S RIGHT! We offer good discounts on high quality Purina Chows. Feed Purina and save. ★ VOLUME DISCOUNT ★ BULK DISCOUNT ★ CASH DISCOUNT Now we offer a wide Variety of Purina Chows and concentrates at very competitive prices. Plus discounts. Feed Purina for low cost production and save with our discounts. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 A VISIT TO THE HOSPITAL. BRER RABBIT AND HIS FRIENDS by Walt Di&iey. THE BEAR SCOUTS by Stan and Jan Berenstain. THERE’S A WOCKET IN MY POCKET by Dr. Seuss. THE DIGGING-EST DOG by Al Perkins. WHAT DO PEOPLE DO ALL DAY by Richard Scarry. THREE LITTLE PIGS by Walt Disney. WOULD YOU RATHER BE A BULLFROG by Theo. LeSieg. MICKEY MOUSE’S RIDDLE BOOK by Walt Disney. THE SHAPE OF ME AND OTHER STUFF by Dr. Seuss. THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING PEANUTS by Walt Disney, GsnReEy,AT ,B,,IG AIR BOOK by Richard Scarry. THE / HUNGRY CATERPILLAR by Eric Carle. CLUE OF THE BLACK KEYS by Carolyn Keene. Card of Thanks Our heart felt thanks to our children and grandchildren for honoring our 50th Wedding An­ niversary with an open house. A thank you to all who at­ tended, and for the flowers, cards, gifts and money which we received. You made it a day which we will remember and treasurer forever. Thank you all again. Bernice tt Alto Dahm Card of Thanks I and my families would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made their sym­ pathy known and help available during our tragic moments when I lost my daughter, Tiffany, and while my wife, Vickie is being confined to the hospital. Only God, who undoubtedly has his hands full, now is a little rascol, knows why things like this are allowed to happen. But with faith and hope, someday, my family shall be reunited again for eternity. Again thank you to the Wheaton Road Church of Christ for simply being there with all prayers. God bless you. And to the neighbors and friends of Allegan Road who gave us a fantastic lunch. To all of my friends and relatives who have shared in my grief, I ap­ preciate everything you all have done. My prayer is that none of you have to go through what I did. Bill Root MR. & Mrs. Cedric Root Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Walker & Family Mr.' & Mrs. Mike Root & Family Mr. & Mrs. Jim Root & Family Art Show & Book Sale This Saturday in Nashville An Arts and Crafts Show will be held Saturday, June 25 on the Putnam Library lawn and in the Nashville Fire Barn parking lot on North Main Street in Nashville from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. About 50 exhibitors are expected to display their works. Any interested artists or craftsmen are welcome to exhibit, and can sign up the day of the show. Entry fees are $5 to display and sell and $3 to display, sell, and demonstrate. There will be three Best of Show award? presented, first place, $30; second place $20; and third place, $10. First, second, and third place ribbons will be awarded in all categories, including public appreciation. The judge will be Robert DeVita from Grand Rapids. Judging will be based on original work only. The show chairman is Vernon Curtis. He is being assisted by Eunice Priddy. Putnam Library will also sell used books during the show. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Yan are visiting here from California. A potluck reunion is being planned for Sunday, June 26 at 2 p.m. at the Eldon Houghtalings at 8651 S. Cedar Creek Rd., Dowling. Ashby Victoria Springtime Group Chaise Lounge CARD OF THANKS To Alice and Duane Rockwell what a pleasant surprise to come home to a clean home all in order. You even had the yard in good' condition, storm windows off, the refrigerator plugged in and the clocks going. Everyone should have neighbors like you. Thank you so much. Gratefully The Ploughs Card of Thanks We wished to thank all who helped to make our 65th An­ niversary a Memorial one. Those who sent flowers, gifts and cards. This was very thoughtful. And Thanks, to our family and nephew and wife, and niece, for the lovely dinner at the Steak House, Sunday June 12. And especially our granddaughter, Pamela Showalter, who planned a lovely surprise by inviting the nieghbors and friends for the afternoon. This was a day we will remember. Fordyce & Melissa Showalte Potluck Dinner $1fi58 ’ Was’19.50 |W Lawn Chair Was ’9.50 CHILDREN’S $“ 008 Lawn Chair $038 KI $0K3I8 Was $7.50 "The Home of Neighborly Service" Nashville Hardware Ph:852-0713 “ I.G.A. Location) M onay d th ru Std auray �The Maple Valley News. Nashville Michigan. Wednesday June 22. 1977 — Page 5 Extension Agriculture News By Attorney Pests encountered in June Know your Michigan Law What is so rare as a day in June? A gardener or homeowner without bug problems! Entomologists at Michigan State University provide a thumbnail sketch of some insects that homeowners are likely to en­ counter in June. STRIPED CUCUMBER BEETLE Striped cucumber beetles aren't very big - about 5-16 inch long — but their presence in the garden spells trouble several different ways. This pest of cucumbers, musk­ melon, watermelon and winter squash overwinters as an adult in woodlots and garden debris. Adults emerge in May and lay eggs in late May and June. The larvae damage plants by chewing on the roots. If damage is severe, whole plants may die. The adult beetles feed on the aboveground plant parts. As they feed, they may transmit bacterial wilt of cucumbers and mosaic virus, two devastating plant diseases. Prevention is the only cure, so the MSU experts advise checking the garden daily for these pests. Inspect plant stems and the undersides of the leaves for oblong yellow beetles with three black stripes running down their backs. Treat with malathion, diaxinon, Sevin or rotenone applied according to label directions. Unless you live near a woodlot, you can minimize the cucumber beetle problem in next year’s garden with good sanitation. Remove dead plant material anti other debris in the fall so the beetles have no winter shelter. If you do live near woods, you’re probably going o have the beetle no matter what you do. Checking the garden frequently and spraying at the first sign of an invasion is vour best hope. ELM LEAF BEETLE Your best chance to control the elm leaf beetle is the first couple weeks in June. Siberian and Chinese elms are the special favorites of this pest, so check them closely. Look for small to 3h inch long -- olive drab beetles with a black stripe down the outer edge of each wing. The and burn them, the MSU experts stocky, straight-bodied larvae advise. Then spray the tree twice are about the same color but with lindane - once around June reach a length of about one-half 7-10 and again about two weeks inch when fully grown. later. Concentrate on the upper Both adults and larvae feed on branches, but be sure to coat the elm leaves. They lurk on the whole tree. undersides of the leaves, Water and fertilize birch trees scouring out the material bet­ regularly to keep them healthy ween the veins and leaving only a and growing vigorously. A thin layer of the top surface. The healthey tree is less susceptible skeletonized areas soon turn to insect attack than a weak one. brown. DOG TICKS Around the end of June or the Ticks cling to overhanging beginning of July, the larvae vegetation or tall grass, waiting mature, crawl down the tree for something or someone to trunk and form whitish, silky brush by them. When they get cocoons at the base of the tree. their chance, they climb aboard, When these emerge as adults find a spot that suits them, poke after 6-10 days, they crawl up the , * their pointed mouth parts into tree, mate and lay eggs. heir unsuspecting host and gorge Because the first generation themselves on fresh blood. does the most damage, controls Ticks are not true’ insects. should be directed at them. They have eight legs instead of Spray with Sevin early in June, the regulation six. Their bodies the MSU entomologists advise. If are circular or teardrop-shaped, you wait much longer, you’ll get hard and flat before feeding. your revenge, but the worst of the From about 3-16 inch long before damage will have already been feeding they expand to as long as 3 ^inch when they are engorged. done. Adult elm leaf beetles like to For protection against ticks, spend the winter in sheltered use an insect repellent containing places. They are often found Deet. Treat exposed skin, socks invading homes in the fall. and shoes, and pantlegs. Equip Though they can be a nuisance in pets with tick-killing collars, and large numbers, they do not do check both you and them for ticks any damage in the house. The after you’ve been in tall weeks or best way to control them there is grass. On animals, check under with a vacuum cleaner. legs and around the neck and BRONZE BIRCH BORER ears. On humans, ticks tend to The first sign of bronze birch stop where clothing binds. borer infestation is usually To remove an embedded tick wilting and dieback of the top of assuming you don’t want to wait the tree. This damage is caused until he's full and-lets go - use the by the borer larvae feeding under old hot match trick. A hot match the bark. As they feed, they or cigerette touched to the tick’s girdle twigs and branches, which rear end will disturb him enough wilt and die from that point up­ that he will withdraw. Dousing ward. him with rubbing alcohol will also You can’t control the borers encourage him to back out. once they’re under the bark, so You can pull a tick out very you have to intercept the adults carefully with tweezers, but it’s before they lay their eggs. Adults easy to break off the mouth parts emerge from their galleries in in the wound. This can result in a the wood around the beginning of nasty infection. If possible, let June. They are hard-bodied, him pull our voluntarily. torpedo-shaped, metallic blue­ THESE BUGS ARE ON YOUR black insects about one-fourth SIDE! inch long with a broad head. Don’t be alarmed if you find They are usually hard to spot alligators prowling your rose unless they are very numerous. bushes. These long, slender, Prune dead or dying branches green to brown insects with the sickle-shaped jaws are lacewing larvae. They are predators, moving about in search of aphids, mites and other tasty morsels. The adult lacewing is an at­ tractive insect. It has lacy, light green, transparent wings; long antennae and coppery-colored eyes. It also hunts aphids and other pests. The lacewing fends off predators by emitting a strong, unpleasant odor when it’s disturbed. Side by side with the little alligators, you’re likely to find Beginning of Summer SPECIAl Mercury 110 reg. $770 p?„.ttx.x $645— One Week Only Tues, June 21 - Tues. June 28 OK TiA&tKty ^00(4 WHEELER MARINE • M 66 South of Nashville • Ph.852-9609 General Frank J. Kelly (This is a public service article explaining in general terms a provision of Michigan law. In­ dividuals who wish to determine the effect of any law upon their private legal affairs should consult a private attorney.) The criminal use of false identification has become a problem of crisis proportions, costing the citizens of Michigan millions of dollars annually. A growing number of criminals and organized crime figures are using false credentials to commit or aid in the commitment of such crimes as welfare fraud, illegal immigration, drug trafficking, passing bad checks, phony credit cards, and hundreds of other offenses. The" major problem surroun­ ding the use of false identification is that it is a “hidden crime” in that the victims are often not even aware of the fact that they have been victimized. In order to prevent the abuses of false identification, com­ prehensive federal, state, and local action must be coordinated to prevent such crimes. This action would include new federal and state legislation, an overhaul in the way in which certified copies of birth cer­ tificates and driver’s licenses are issued to prevent false ap­ plications for those documents, the matching of birth and death certificates to prevent criminals from assuming the names of deceased infants, uniform identification standards for welfare applicants, verification of a suspect’s identity before he is released on bond, and the in­ creased use of electronic fund transfer systems to prevent Cdntinued- forgery and counterfeiting. This comprehensive action will require time and study. But right now Michigan citizens can do several things to prevent criminals from taking advantage of false identification. Among those things are: -Carefully scrutinize cancelled checks and checking accounts to insure that the amount debited to an account is accurate and that the check was legitimately written on the account; -Carefully scrutinize credit card statements in the same manner; —Report lost or stolen credit cards immediately; -Report loss of stolen iden­ tification cards such as driver’s license, Social Security card or other identification to the government agency involved. False identification is a real problem. It shields criminals and hurts everyone because of higher prices that become necessary when merchants are victims of false identification. The combatting of this ten billion dollar a year criminal activity will take public concern, awareness and affirmative ac­ tion. To stop this type of activity, we as citizens must be willing to be on guard for the abuses of false identification, and report their occurrence to the proper authorities. MEMBER the blunt-headed, bristly larvae of the ladybird beetle. The adult beetle is the familiar ladybug round-bodied and brightly colored in shades of pink, red and black.. The larvae are a little duller, usually gray to black with red spots.- Both larvae and adults Association - Founded 1885 are hunters, preying especially on aphids. If you see these predators, think twice about spraying unless the insect pests they are preying on are doing serious damage, the MSU experts advise. Insecticide can’t tell the good bugs from the bad. This article was furnisded by the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information contact the Ex­ tension Service office in Hastings, 301 S. Michigan Ave., Phone 948-8039. Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. NEW Massey IMFI Ferguson MF 450 ROUND BALER The new Massey-Ferguson 450 Round Baler provides all the labor-saving con­ venience of round balers, but in a lighter, easy-to-handle size. The high-capacity MF 450 delivers 800-1,000 pound bales that make handling a breeze. And the efficient MF 450 requires less tractor power. down to as little as 35 HP. It’s ideal for many medium-size farming or dairy operations; for those who want the convenience of round bales at lower initial investment. BELLEVUE EQUIPMENT CO. 203 W. Capital Ave, Bellevue Call...(616) 763-3246 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville Michigan, Wednesday June 22. 1977 - Page 6 Obituaries Have fun with vanity license plates now available SMALL CAR . . . SMALL COUPLE . . . BIG MESSAGE! This couple is unusually young, and their compact car is unusually old—anyone remember the jazz-age and the rumble seat?—but no one is ever too young or too old to have fun with Michigan's personalized license plates. The big message is a practical reminder that if you want to personalize your plates for 1978, you must order right now. The deadline is June 30. Applications are available at all Secretary of State branch offices. You may obtain per­ sonalized plates for motorcycles and trucks, as welbas cars. Funds collected for personalized plates are earmarked for use in helping clean up Michigan’s highways. (Actors above include Frances Bommarito of Lansing, and George Bliss of Mason, and the historic 1929 Ford Cabriolet owned and operated by John Brower of Holt.)' Glass Show Set for Lansing Mall If you ever wondered how glass is made...how used glass bottles and jars are recycled to make new glass containers...how glass protects products...or what glass from the moon looks like, visit Lansing Mall, 5330 Saginaw La., on June 19-20 to find the answers. A live, 30-minute production, “The Glass Show...All About Nature's Marvelous Material,” focuses on glass from its discovery in Mesapotamia in 12,000 B.C. to its ability to make solar energy practical today. Demonstrations in the show include a furnace that makes glass from its raw materials sand, soda ash, limestone and reclaimed glass - in 30 seconds and an endless glass recycling machine that remelts and recycles glass. Amid flashing lights and ringing bells, the three-foot high recycling machine crushes glass, carries it in buckets, and deposits it into a 2,000 -Fahrenheit furniace where it is melted and recycled - continuously. A digital counter records the number of times the glass is recycled. The recycling machine demonstrates the importance of reclaimed glass in the manufacture of new glass con­ tainers, showing how the public can help save energy, conserve natural resources and reduce the solid waste load through recycling. Individuals and organizations also can earn money by recycling glass containers. Owens-Illinois, Inc., a major manufacturer of glass containers, pays the public $30 a ton for reclaimed glass jars and bottles. Locally, recycled glass containers can be returned to the Owens-Illinois plant in Charlotte. Sponsored by Owens-Illinois, the show is one element of the company’s Environmental Communications Program. “The Glass Show” will tour shopping malls, schools and other public places throughout the country. The show will be presented Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 to 9:00 p.m. There is no admission charge. Richard Scott Taylor They cheer when Jack Waters drives down the highway. SFC-9 Richard Scott Taylor, 46, Strangers clap their hands and of Brag Ave., El Paso, Texas, raise two fingers in the died June 10 in William traditional “V” sign for victory. Beaumont Hospital in El Paso. They boo - and worse - when He was bom April 15, 1931 in Dennis Burns takes to the road. Vermontville. He moved to But he just smiles and gives them Lansing with his parents later. He graduated from Eastern tit for tat. Waters, az manufacturer’s High School in Lansing in 1950. agent in Birmingham, owns the He worked at Motor Wheel for one and only pair of Michigan two years before entering the Army August 6, 1952. He served license plates that say “GO in the Canal Zone, Korea five BLUE,” the battle cry of the times, Germany, and was with University of Michigan. Burns, a the Guided Missile Division. He Lansing lawyer and lobbyist for retired from the Army November Michigan bankers, has plates 1, 1976. that read “GO BUCS,” the He is survived by his wife rallying cry of Ohio State Juanita; son Richard Scott University. Taylor, Taylor, Jr.; Jr.; daughter daughter Terry Terry They are two of more than Taylor, both at home; two step 13,000 Michigan motorists who children, Larry Bilas of Wyoming Pamela Paulson of own personalized license plates. and They’re also called vanity plates California; his parents Mr. and because the owners usually order Mrs. scott Taylor of Hastings; their name or initials or a low and brother James Taylor and number that makes their car family of Michigan. Full military services were stand out on the highway. held Wednesday, June 15, at Maxon Raster Futrill Funeral Home in El Paso. He was buried in the Military Cemetary in El Paso. to the editor... To the Editor... I am, writing this letter in response to a recent letter from one Gary Claxton regarding throwaway containers. Mr. Claxton’s letter takes Congressman Garry Brown to task because he refuses to sup­ port the Hatfield-Jeffords bill. While I have my differences with Congressman Brown at times, I must come to his defense on this matter. Mr. Claxton quoted Congressman Brown as follows: “I also am hesitant to pre-empt the right of each state to decide for itself what type of method it wishes to employ to handle the problem (of throwaways)”, congressman Brown is Irving up to his responsibility as our representative in Washington on this matter. His first respon­ sibility is to uphold the Con­ stitution of these United States. According to the tenth amend­ ment in the bill of rights states, “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” In other words the Federal government has no right to meddle in these affairs of the states, thank God for the wisdom of our founding fathers! The national planners (socialists) are the very ones who have brought this nation to the brink of disaster, with the energy scare, OSHA, EPA, etc. The issue is not if we should or should not have throwaways, the issue is really one of constitutionality. In the closing statement of the letter from Mr. Claxton he states, “If it makes sense for use, it makes more sense for the entire country!" This statement is typical of the thinking of egalitarian totalitarian dic­ tatorships, not that of Con­ stitutional Republics such as we enjoy in America. Support your congressman so long as he upholds the con­ stitution and on this issue Congressman Brown is correct We have enough Big Brother meddling in our lives resulting in higher taxes and less freedom. Let’s reverse the trend by trimming government and reducing taxes. Sincerely Edward J. Borner The Staff of ; . . Razor’s Edge Ken Mingerink, Jari Reed and Lindie Willson . . . extend their thanks to the many people who assisted in the ‘Style-A-Thon’ held last weekend to raise money for The Pennock Hospital Building Fund. A special thanks to those who donated door prizes and refreshments. COMPLETE LINE OF RK PRODUCTS Complete hair care services for both sexesf . • Styling •Permanents •Frosting •Coloring •Highlighting Ph। * _ Ph* QAR-S7A7 ■ । ■v Q/ W/ ■ • Facials Open Monday thru Friday (Call about other times) ______________ Located: Above Birke's Shoe Store Razor’s Edge HAIRDESIGNERS . . IN HASTINGS �The Maple Valley News. Nashville Michigan. Wednesday June 22, 1977 — Page 7 Vermontville News by Mrs. Ava Kroge r Sympathy is expressed to the Rufus Wiser family in the un­ timely death of Mrs. Janette Thompson Mrs. Ava Kroger accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Aldrich, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Starring, Jeff and Beth, and Mr. and Mrs. Wendall Wright and family, Monday evening, to the recital in Hastings of Darlene’s Studio of Acrobatics and Dance. Beth Starring received several honors. Mrs. Ethel Figg is still at Lansing General Hospital. She is able to use her arm, since the cast was removed and can stand on her feet now. She probably will be moved this week to the Eaton County Medical Care Facility until she is able to be in her own home again. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cronk of Lansing, brought Mrs. Lucy Fuller of Lakeland, Florida' to Mrs. Ava Kroger’s on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Fuller will spend several weeks visiting relatives and friends in Michigan. Thur­ sday evening Mrs. Fuller and Mrs. Kroger visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Taylor at Thornapple Lake. Mr. Taylor had not returned from El Paso, Texas, where he was called due to the death of his son, 1st Specialist Richard Taylor, 46. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Taylor and family from Grant’s Pass, I*.', *ni J’S ““ WniNhty 11 ^tan ^tannuljiii ?* Mjwiitrtto '■ lllUft^sliltMi) 'Mrt.toitoa “Hiataffldifii Stutts tuisajiffidiin i ipuld tirtj!" Us iliiMi ifc Ijpitii tl lit liityi egililiriu Wilim i MpiHiib sfilntiwife^aiin enjoy inAmeria Support yra rapss long as he kj is w stitution and«to ■ Jm CongressnaoBnmio espoo- We taw W0l<** Cw Halts, highertaiesahs* mend- Let’s reverse^"' lilies, (rimming |t«*‘ W iHt ettdil die lit ijsl", mg ip Oregon, were at the Taylor home and will be moving soon to a home in Nashville. Mrs. Ava Krogfer entertained the following for a luncheon on Thursday: Miss Elene Hickey and Mrs. Thelma Taylor from Lansing, Mrs. Velma Whitmore from Eagle, Mrs. Lucy Fuller •from Florida, Mrs. Lois Fisher from Escanaba, Mrs. Bernice Adrion from Corvallis, Oregon, and Mrs. Leta Nagle and Mrs. Hermina Southern of Ver­ montville. The afternoon was spent in visiting and games. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Lucy Fuller called on Mrs. Mattie McLaughlin at the Finkbeiner Nursing Home in Charlotte, Friday afternoon and found her improving. Mrs. Mina Barnes had the misfortune to fall Monday and fractured her leg between the knee and hip. She was taken to Pennock Hospital then tran­ sferred to Community Hospital in Battle Creek where surgery was performed. She is doing as well as can be expected for a lady of her age. Watch for news of Kalamo in July. Mr. and Mrs. Claud VanBlarcom, Mrs. Mabel Booher and Mrs. Edith Benedict attended a shower for a relative in Rochester Wednesday evening. DOCTOR'S ORDERS By MARSHALL A. FALK, M.D. Dean, Chicago Medical School Mrs. Mabel Booher and Mrs. Edith Benedict hosted a baby shower at the former’s home, Saturday P.M. for Mrs. Stanley Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Rase from Pontiac spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Claud VanBlarcom and attended church with them Sunday, and on Sunday were part of a brother and sister get-together at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Booher. Mrs. Gary (Claire) Lyons from San Diego, California, spent Sunday night at the home .of Mr. and Mrs. Claud VanBlarcom. Rev. Lyons and the family went to New Brunswick, Canada, to perform the wedding ceremony for his brother. On his return the family will stay at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Reed and have charge of the Blue Grass Festival next weekend at the Charlotte Fair grounds. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Lucy Fuller were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tubbs in Hastings. In the af­ ternoon they all called on Mrs. Lura Clark at Friendship Village Retirement Village and Mr. and Mrs. Randy Rodriguez in Kalamazoo. A wedding reception will be held next Sunday afternoon at Gresham church for Peggy Webb and Mark Salisbury, son of Rev. and Mrs. Salisbury from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. Rev. Gary Lyons will preach at both the Gresham and Ver­ montville Methodist churches on July 3. Following the service a picnic will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claud VanBlarcom. 'Vermontville Historical Society meets Thursday, June 23 for a 7:00 P.M. Potluck and “Music of the Civil War” program. Saturday callers of Mrs. Elsie Offley were Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rickie of Lansing, and on Sunday Mrs. Helen Vierk, daughter Brenda and Mrs. Violetta Purdy, visited Mrs. Offley. Friday evening, June 17, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Lamie hosted a surprise potluck at their home in Nashville, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ainsworth on their 40th wedding anniversary. Others assisting at this party were Mr. and Mrs. Verdon Cronk and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Becraft. An­ niversary cake was served and honorees were presented a lovely gift. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ainsworth presented their parents with a “Music Center”. Mr. and Mrs. Ainsworth have only been in their own home two weeks after spending the winter with their son, because of their disasterous fire last November. The annual Homemade Ice Cream and Strawberry Festival will be held Saturday night at the Bismark school, serving from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Cllf 4H N Cloverleaf 4-H News It was decided at the May meeting, that if dues are not paid before the Barry County Fair date entries could not be made under the 4-H club name. The club also decided not to have a car wash. Mr. and Mrs. Heavyside are moving to Texas and the club wishes them good luck and thanks them for their leadership. The next club meeting will be sometime in June Bobby Brumm, reporter Illi) YOU KNOW the Middle English Dictionary, compiled at The University of Michigan since 1930. is in use Throughout the world. The dictionary, defining meanings of all English words preserved in documents written between 1100 and 1500, has been published through a portion of the letter “M." M M* ' I M M M PROF^-ss,ON^ in air conditioned comfort Beauty Shop Hours Monday thru Tuesday. .9a.m. to 4:30 Wednesday thru Thursday 9 to 5 Friday 9 to 7 Saturday..................................... 9 to 5 Open Evenings by appointment only! Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St, Vermontville * Ph. 726-0330 Two myths about cancer •.. There is still much about cancer we do not know. However, there are two mis­ conceptions that I would like to clear up. One, that cancer is di­ rectly inherited and two, that it is contagious. Both are untrue. Some cancers do affect some families more than others. Among the most common is breast cancer. There are also forms of cancer of the eye and of the colon, that develop in childhood, which affect cer­ tain families. However, these cancers aren’t passed on from one generation to an­ other in the same way as eye color is. Furthermore, cancer is not contagious. It is true that medical scientists have found viruses in human cancers. But these viruses are not like the ones that cause flu or the common cold. Cancer viruses need another agent to help start malignant growth. (For example, a chemical.) Clusters of cases in the same locality are not an epidemic; rather, these people likely were all ex­ posed to the same activating agent. lolhe ittt1® a lution. 000 Bates, Hales t”In deni it to like sdm On the road and feelin’ free Lettin’ my money work for me! I’m heading for the vacation this summer. I don't need to worry about money. I have everything ! need in my suitcase and I have a passbook savings account at Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Association. While I’m away, my money will earn the highest interest rate paid on insured savings, compounded daily. When I return I can withdraw any amount I need. What a great way to spend the summer! We You INTEREST 16-hp Tractor The John Deere 300 features a supersmooth hydrostatic transmission, dual hydraulic lift controls, built-in headlights, 3-dimensional dash panel, triple-safety starting, and color-coded controls. The engine is enclosed for quiet riding Optional attachments include 38- and 46-inch mowers. Hours: Mon. - Fri, 7:30 to 5:30 / Sat. 7:30 to 4 p.m. «W Sales LAKE ODESSA. MICHIGAN...PHONE 374-8835 We Will Be Closed ngs Accounts Saturday, July 2 the Highest Interest Rate Permissible By Law For the 4th of July. and Loan Association THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE. MICH. Nashville, Mich. ■ Phone 852-1830 Phone 543-3880 - Eaton Rapids, Mich. • Phone 663-1551 totuu I cult LENDER "Ml �The Maple VaHey Newt. Nashville AMch«gan Wednesday June 22, 1977 - Page S Farm Vehicle Hearings Set West Michigan Fishing REPORT: Fishing, stowed by cool water temperatures the past three weeks, on West Michigan’s Lake Michigan and inland lakes, is expected to improve con­ siderably with predicted war­ ming weather, it is reported by West Michigan Tourist Association. Foilawing are soutb-to-north reports on fishing conditions compiled today by the tourist amociatinn from charter boat captains, sport shops and chamber of commerce: BENTON HARBER-Fish have been scattered, particularly Lake trout. Steelbead and Coho salmon, but when a school is found, fishing is good, reports Capt. Chuck Knipschild of Sportboat Marine Charter Silver Lucky lures, behind silver Dodgers. and red Mepps spoons have been best baits in the top 50 fl. of water, over 150 ft. depths. SOUTH HAVEN-Lake trout, Coho and King salmon along with an occasional Brown trout and Steelhead are providing excellent fishing here, it is reported by Capt Feman Gruber erf Big Foot Charter Service. The top 20-25 ft. of 120-170 ft. deep water is the best area and small lures-Little Cleos. Fireplugs and Tiny Tads, in red and chartreuse, are best baits Some nice perch have been taken but rain over the weekend discouraged peir fishing. GRAND HAVEN-Continuing spotty weather has made fishing poor to fair, reports the chamber of commerce. Fishing on the bayous for Bass. Biugills. Pike, Catfish, and Specks has been fair. On Lake Michigan only a few catches have been reported with Lake trout providing the bulk of the catch. Those catches were made over 80 ft. of water in the top 10 * 15 ft. Perch on the pier have been poor to fair. MUSKEGON-Cota, 40-degree water has scattered fish and made fishing “just fair”, reports Capt. Ben Seebock of the Seahawk The cold water is keeping fish in the top 12 ft of water. Best hire has been the small Charger in all colors. WHITEHALL-Fisb are scattered off this port city and are being caught in the upper 40 ft. of water anywhere from the beach out to 10 miles in Lake Michigan, reports Capt. Eugene Kuhne of White Lake Fishing Fleet Tadpollies on long lines are best baits Fishing pressure has been light. Catches include mainly Lake trout and Chinook salmon with a few Steelhead and Browns. PENTWATER-Extremely cold water has slowed fishing in this area, according to Capt. Whitey Vermeulen of the Sport­ sman. Most fishing has been south of the harbor off Juniper Ph. 945-9554 for Action-Ads A&N Excavating Inc. Clearing •Digging Dozing Backhoe Work Pond and Lake Digging beach with Lake trout making up most of the catch. Fish are 20 - 20 ft. down and going for chartreuse and blue and silver lures on doWn-riggers. A big school of salmon has just moved in up north off the “Consumers Power Project” dose to shore in 30 ft of water. These Chinook are really biting, and one boat reported landing 9 big ones and losing 6 or 7 lines were sheared in the propeller. LUDINGTON-Lake Michigan was too cold for good fishing over the weekend but fishermen found a pocket of wanner water off the Consumers Power plant south of the city and did well on King salmon, from 8 to nearly 30 pounds, reports Ed Andersen of Pere Marquette Sports Center and the Tamarac Sport Fishing Dock. Best baits were pearl and red Bimbos, dark green Chargers with prism tape, stripes, J-plugs, Lucky lures and blue Locos on a flat line trolled far back. Hamlin lake is productin 4-5 lb. Walleyes in 20-30 ft. of water and pike fishing is fair. HONOR-Pike fishing on inland lakes has been good, it is reported by Riverside canoes. Mepps spinners have been best bait for Pike. Baas have been spotty with crawlers and Rapalas as best bait. One boat on Lake Michigan reported a limit catch of four Browns and one Steelhead. Silver Flat fish and a Pearl proved best baits. FRANKFORT-The Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fisher­ man’s Association held its tournament here over the weekend and 21 boats took 200 fish, mainly Lake trout, reports Capt. Mike Bradley of Sea Joy. The fish were taken mostly in shallow water on Fireplugs and Clatter Tads, both with cowbells. CHARLEVOIX-Lake trout fishing is spotty in this area with fish moving in bun ches, but charters are making frequent limit catches, reports Capt. Lew Webb of Marine Charter Ser­ vices. Beer can troll attractors with Fireplugs are best bait, down 60-110 ft. over 100-130 ft. depths. Lake Charlevoix is producing good Brown trout fishing. 35-40 ft. depths over a 60 ft. bottom is the best area. Little Krocodile spoons with Herring Dodger attractors are best bait. 726-0330 Vermontville Public hearings on ad­ unsuitable for moving goods ministrative rules for special other than farm crops are eligible farm vehicles have been for these special farm vehicle scheduled in Lansing for June 30, permits. Fee for a permit which it was announced by the includes a metal license plate to Michigan department of State. be displayed on the rear of the Hearings start at 9:30 a.m. in vehicle will be $15. The permit the Law Building Auditorium in may not be used on other the downtown Capitol complex. vehicles. They are open to the public either to testify or to submit written Band Camp statements. Written statements should be sent to: Department of NOTICE State, Office of Hearings and Legislation, Treasury Building, ATTENTION: July 1 is the Lansing, Michigan 48918. The proposed rules would deadline for returning the white become effective 15 days after slips and the $25 fee, per student, to go to band camp. Please in­ filing with the Secretary of State. They establish special permits dicate also if, in an emergency, for vehicles used only for tran­ the chaperones may take your sporting farm crops between the child to a doctor and what, if any, fields where they are grown and medication he or she is taking. Thank you storage places. Only vehicles with bins that are Summer Morning Delight Greet the day with Spiced Cherry Compote, so fresh and flavorful that you will make it a regular on your breakfast or brunch menus. Juicy Northwest fresh sweet cherries and apri­ cots are combined in a spicy sauce, simmered to merge all the flavors and then chilled. Serve with Bacon Muffins and you will have a fresh light meal your family and guests will enjoy. Plump Northwest sweet cherries are ready for market toward the middle of June and continue to be in abundant supply into August. To insure freshness, store them unwashed in plastic bags in your refrigerator. Wash them as they are used. Spiced Cherry Compote 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 pound Northwest fresh 1 cinnamon stick sweet cherries >/z teaspoon whole allspice 1 pound fresh apricots 4 whole cloves 2 cups waler 1 cup sugar Pit fresh cherries. Pit apricots and cut into quarters. .In a saucepan combine water, sugar, lemon juice and spices. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes. Add cherries and apricots. Bring to boil and simmer 1 minute. Chill. Serve in individual dishes along with Bacon Muffins. Serves 6. Bacon Muffins To muffin mix add 1/2 cup bacon bits. Bake as directed on package. Evenings - Sunfield 566-8317 — OWNER — ALBERT AINSWORTH Community events STRAWBERRY & ICE CREAM FESTIVAL IN BISMARK JUNE The annual Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival in Bismark, Michigan will be June 25. Serving begins at 5 p m There will be a free will offering. Bismark is located five miles north and one mile east of Vermontville. All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Auto Service Center • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK ST. CYRIL’S BAKESALE Saturday, June 25 At Carl’s Market Homemade bread, pies, cookies & etc. 8 a.m. to Noon. • BODY & BUMP SERVICE spanran stones • TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS • BRAKES ■ GASOLINE (c ran meric"d • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph.726-0569z �The Maple Valley News, Nashville Michigan, Wednesday June 22. 1977 — Page 9 Sidewalk ramps open up new world for handicapped citizensA simple six-inch break with tradition in construction of sidewalk curbs is making a world of difference for Michigan’s handicapped and elderly. Bicyclists also benefit from the nearly 10,000 sidewalk ramps built alongMichigan’s state high­ way system in the last four years. Thousands more have been built into sidewalks along city and village streets and county roads in urban areas, and more are being built every year. All 67 freeway rest areas in Michigan also are equipped with ramps. Traditionally, sidewalks ter­ minated at the curb six to eight inches above the street. It was good for drainage but created an abrupt step that became an obstacle to wheelchairs, bicyclists and elderly people with limited mobility. In 1973, the State Legislature passed a law requiring sidewalk ramps sloped to street level on all new construction and in con­ junction with repairs to exsng existing roads and streets. The Department of State Highways and Transportation prepared plans for the ramps and distributed them to all cities and counties. With some exceptions, public reaction to the ramps is favorable. Typical is Judy Taylor, director of Programs for Handicappers at Michigan State University. “The ramps have opened up a whole new world of mobility for handicappers,” she says. “Before they were built, the curbings circling a city block might as well have been a wall for those of us who are confined to wheelchairs.” The sidewalk ramp law was one of the' first successes in Michigan of a coalition of organizations ranging from the National Association of the Physically Handicapped to the Paralyzed Veternas of America. They have also persuaded the Legislature to require ac­ commodations for the han­ dicapped on public transportation systems. Roxanna O'Connor, director of the Tri-County Office on Aging in central Michigan, says the ramps are a big help to elderly persons who must move with canes and walkers who have a physical disability that makes stepping off curbs difficult. Ramps are a mixed blessing for bicyclists, says Gregg Neff of Lansing, vice-president of the Indiana-Michigan League of American Wheelman. Ramps make it easier to cross streets and ride on sidewalks, but, because of this, many communities designate sidewalks as bike paths, discouraging bicyclists from riding in the street. With the exception of young children, Neff says, sidewalk riding is more dangerous than riding in the street. For the most part, Michigan’s more than 50,000 blind residents regard ramps as a disadvantage, particularly when snow falls. Curbings are a firm line of demarcation for those who are guided with- the aid of a white cane. Ronald Wilcox, supervisor of the Mobility Department at the Michigan School for the Blind, says variations in the degree of slope on the ramps, and, oc­ casionally, the design of ramps, also make them difficult to negotiate. “We’re'educating blind people to use of these ramps, just as sighted people are learning to drive with international symbol signs on the highways,” he said. Donald Merrill of Lansing, who walks with a white cane, sums up his attitude this way: “I don’t like ramps, but I guess it’s harder for the handicapped to live without them than for me to live'with them.” 77 cars cost 10 percent more to own and operate than 2 years ago PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (ST7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan The Michigan motorist who buys a 1977 car is getting significantly improved fuel economy but that new car is costing him 10.3 percent more to own and operate than a new model did two years ago, according to Automobile Club of Michigan. “It now costs state motorists 20.2 cents a mile to operate their cars compared to 18.3 cents per mile in 1975,” stated Auto Club Touring Manager Joseph Ratke. “For the motorist who drives 10,000 miles annually, his operating costs in 1977 will jump to $2,019, a rise of nearly $200 in two years,” he added. An auto driven 20,000 miles will cost its owner $2,779, or 13.9 cents per mile driven. The reason for the lower cents-per-mile figure at 20,000 miles is that fixed costs (insurance, depreciation and license fees) are basically the same as for 10,000 miles. Ratke cited increased fixed costs, particularly depreciation, as the major reason for the twoyear increase in operating costs. Fixed costs rose more than $250 from 1975 to 1977 while varied costs (gas, oil and maintenance) were down slightly. Figures on owning and operating an automobile are contained in the 1977 edition of the AAA pamphlet, “Your Driving Costs.” The' 20.2-cent figure is computed on 5.80 cents a mile for varied costs and 14.40 cents a mile for fixed costs. Date contained in the report is based on driving a 1977 intermediate-sized Chevrolet Chevelle, eight-cyclinder, 305cubic-inch, Malibu Classic, fourdoor sedan equipped with standard accessories, automatic transmission, power steering, power disc brakes and radio. Motorists can figure an ad­ ditional two-tenths of a cent per mile and 20 cents per day for air conditioning, according to the report. For financing in 1977, the owner should add a daily amount to match the value of the interest oyer the life of the loan. If, for example, the owner trades in a car, then borrows $3,000 at 10.5 percent interest for 48 months, the interest payment would be $687.36, or 47 cents a day. The recently released AAA booklet also compares operating costs for various-sized cars in both low-cost (rural) and highcost (urban) areas. For example, motorists driving in Michigan’s less populated areas will find the costs of owning and operating- an intermediate­ sized car 16.8 cents per mile, or 3.4 cents per miles less than drivers in such cities as Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids and Lansing. “For every 10 cents per gallon increase in gasoline prices, the per-mile-cost of running a car increases by one cent if the car delivers 10 miles per gallon or one-half cent if the car gets 20 miles per gallon," Ratke ex­ plained. The report also shows that vacation costs for two people have increased six percent since 1975. It now costs two persons traveling by car $58 daily as compared to $54 in 1975. Auto Club breaks down the daily travel budget as follows: $26 a day for meals (not including alcoholic beverages and tips), $27 a day for lodging and $5 for gas and oil every 100 miles of travel, with the car averaging 15 miles per gallon. Many lodging facilities have family plans with small charges for extra people in the room. The average is $3 per person, but may be less for children. Auto Club advises vacationers that the daily budget can vary by 30 percent depending on location. Summer Salad Entertain in style. Serve Tuna Salad Biscayne, a time-saver, easy on the budget, from Mueller’s test kitchen. TUNA SALAD BISCAYNE 1 tablespoon salt Dash pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 quarts boiling water 1 can (7 ounces) tuna, drained 8 ounces (3)4 to 4 cups) * and flaked sea-shell macaroni 1 medium orange, peeled 1 cup sour cream and diced 14 cup mayonnaise K cup chopped sweet gherkins 1 tablespoon chopped chives K cup dark seedless raisins 1 teaspoon salt Salad greens Add 1 tablespoon salt to rapidly boiling water. Gradually add macaroni so that water continues to boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, 9 to 12 minutes until desired tenderness. Drain in colander. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Combine with remaining ingredients except salad greens. Mix lightly and chill. Serve on crisp salad greens; or toss lightly with torn greens and serve. 6 servings. In making funeral arrange­ ments, there are matters that pertain to the personal affairs of the deceased and his family, to the proper consideration of friends, to the welfare of business associates, and to the overall planning of the, funeral service. We assist the person entrusted with these responsibilities with a plan of procedure so that no essential is overlooked. DID YOU KNOW eacn year 12 professional journalists un­ dertake nine months of study at The University of Michigan. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities, they engage in independent study and especially-designed seminars “to deepen their un­ derstanding of the humanistic content of the profession.” . U/M FUNERAL HOMES Tf-Nashville — Phone 852-0840 - ^jiun Shoe Clearance Sale Starts Wednesday, June 22 - 9 a.m. O OFF On Men's, Women's & Children's SHOES Store Hours: 9 to 5:30 Fri. 9 - 9 Tennis Shoes SHOES DOWNTOWN CHARLOTTE Phone 543-4630 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville Michigan, Wednesday June 22,1977 - Page 10 Old time summer festivalcomes to Greenfield VillageDEARBORN, Mich. - Around the turn of the centuty, a popular song writer coined the phrase “in the good old summertime.” This season, the Old Time Summer Festival at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan recalls the pastimes that made those words so true in years gone by. From June 11 through Sep­ tember 5, the Village takes on a special atmosphere; Horses clipclop down quiet lanes, their hoofbeats keeping rhythm with the smooth putter of the Model T’s they pass. On the lagoon, the steamboat “Suwanee” whistles in counterpoint to the wail of a century-old steam locomotive circling the Village periphery. Meanwhile, along the streets, in several locations, the Greenfield Village Players add an extra dimension to the fun by recreating the entertainments of yesteryear. From the Town Hall on the Village Green come the sounds of ragtime piano and laughter. Here, the Players stage “Town Hall Variety.” Alternating 30- minute shows feature songs, dances and comic sketches from two periods in American life: 1900-1919 and the ’20s and ’30s. At a nearby corner, the years roll back to 1770. On a buntingdraped platform Benjamin Franklin tugs at his lapels and talks of revolution with a Colonial lady. Around the comer,. the Players present a courtroom comedy skit from the 1880s. Titled “The Trial,” the presentation tells the story of a young lady who is suing a prospective employer for refusing her a job on the grounds that women can’t handle new­ fangled machines like typewriters. The spectators act as jury and the skit’s ending depends on their verdict. Just down the street near the Luther Burbank Birthplace, a cigar-smoking gentleman in a rumpled white suit leans back in his chair and spins yarns of Mississippi River life drawn from the writings of Mark Twain. Meartwhile, at the Stephen Foster birthplace, the words and music of that famous American near the Green, a dozen craft­ songwriter are brought to life smen practice the skills of long ago. Visitors may watch cloth again. Throughout the day, strolling woven, bread baked and brooms minstrels roam the Village made in the traditions of our streets to the strains of old-time ancestors. “Music for Everyone: 100 ballads and authentic American folk tunes. From time to time, Years of the Phonograph,” a they gather a crowd on the special exhibit on the Evolution of Village Green at the rear of a the phonograph, is presented in gaily-painted wagon for a the Village in the library of the medicine show. Here, “doc”, Menlo Park Compound. It was in with the help of an enterprising this historic group of research crew of charlatans, extolls the buildings, which were moved to virtues of his amazing cure-all Greenfield Village from New Wizard Oil for all who’ll listen. Jersey, that Thomas Edison Activity abounds all over invented the phonograph. Inside' adjacent Henry Ford Greenfield Village. In Suwanee Park, on the gazebo near the Museum, two special exhibits lagoon, minstrels perform highlight summer activities. “Songs from Spoon Rivey.” An Continuing through Labor Day, authentic 1913 merry-go-round “Charles A. Lindbergh, 1902­ whirls to the music of a band 1974” commemorates the 50th organ and in the spired arcade anniversary of the aviator’s building, game machines and historic transatlantic flight. tests of skill once used in Included in the exhibit are per­ amusement parks along the sonal letters and photographs, eastern seaboard are fully restored and operating. Here, too, a century-old ice cream parlor originally located in Massachusetts now serves oldfashioned phosphates, and ice cream treats to Village visitors. Across the water, on Suwanee Island, a puppet stage has been set up for a Punch and Judy show. Visitors can reach' the Island by raft. In the Village Crafts Center, the motorcycle Lindy used while in college, his travel trailer and Franklin Airman Sedan and an exact duplicate of his plane, “The Spirit of St. Louis.” On July 2, the Museum’s Folk Art Gallery becomes the ap­ propriate setting for a major exhibition of folk art A general selection of items from the Museum’s extensive folk art collection, including paintings, pottery, tin utensils, toys, wood carvings, weather vanes and carved figures from maritime life, will be on display. Greenfield Village is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily during the summer. Admission to the Village is $3.50 for adults and $1.50 for children 6 through 12. Museum hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission to the Museum is $3.00 for adults and $1.25 for children 6 through 12. Children under six are admitted free. The last thing you need is another anoth lecture on how much good the 55 mph speed limit can do. What you need are the facts. Fact. If everybody slowed down to 55, we’d save as much as eight and a half million gallons of gasoline a day. Fact.' In 1975, 9400 fewer people were killed on our highways than in 1973, when speed limits were above 55. HOW TO CLEAR MUDDY PONDS PURINA CHECK-FLY & WORMER BLOCK. • Reduces cattle worm-egg production. Aids in preventing recontaminatjon of cattle and pasture. • Kill horn and face fly maggots in manure. After you’ve wormed your cattle, put them on a continuous feeding of Purina Check-Fly & Wonner Blocks. You’ll be taking advantage of year-round reduction of cattle worm-eggs, as well as helping to provide horn and face fly control. Try a few, and you’ll agree—Purina Check-Fly & Wonner Blocks are a smart buy. FARMER'S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 [( I HEALTH | PRODUCTSjl WWW WWW You don’t have to own an enor­ mous estate in order to enjoy z the beauty of a reflecting pond in your garden. There is a pool for every size yard, ranging from a small fishpond dug by yourself to a man-made lake complete with water fowl. They can be cement-lined (the smaller ones usually require this) or mudbottomed. Our rural-dwelling friends are most apt to have large tree-lined ponds, simply because they have the space for them. Now many of you may have in desperation seriously considered digging up your less > than - perfe lawn and mak­ ing a lake of your yard, but I can assure you such drastic meas­ ures are not required. A smaller pool will set off the beauty of your garden, like a jewel in a golden crown. People like to look at themselves in a mirror, and plants are like peo­ ple. Seeing their reflection in a pond makes them feel pretty. When they feel good they’ll look great too. Now, you won’t like looking at yourself in a dirty mirror and plants don't like peering Into a murky pond. You don’t like it either, because a dirty pond at­ tracts insects and just plain looks bad. For mud-bottomed ponds with suspended clay particles, apply Lawn & Garden Gypsum onto the surface. Use 12 pounds per 1,000 cubic feet of water. It does a terrific job of clearing the water and It is harmless to any fish or waterfowl you may have stocked your pond with. For larger ponds with an algae iproblem, try buying a pair of swans. They will "harvest” the water weeds while adding their own Inimitable charm to the pool. If you decide to breed them, you can make a relatively easy profit on the operation as they require little care other than that which Mother Nature sup­ plies. Ifsnotjust a good idea. It’s the law. New High-Fiber Cereal—Delicious and Nutritious .Concerned about enough fiber in your-diet? Try a delicious new high-fiber cereal that’s on your grocer’s shelves now. Kellogg’s Cracklin’ B/an cereal is fortified with ten important vitamins and minerals, making it a nutritious, fiber-rich addition to many recipes like Crunchy Bran Jumble. So simple to make, this snack mix has a flavor that will keep ’em munching. And the Cracklin’ Bran cereal adds a rich nutty flavor and crunchy texture that’ll make this “flberiflc” recipe one you’ll serve again and 'again. CRUNCHY BRAN JUMBLE 3 cups Cracklin’ Bran cereal 2 teaspoons Worcestershire 1 cup cocktail peanuts sauce ' 1 cup thin pretzels 14 teaspoon ground oregano M cup margarine or butter, 1 teaspoon onion, salt melted 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Measure cereal, peanuts and pretzels into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Stir together remaining ingredients. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until well-coated. Bake at 375 ° F. about 15 minutes. Cool on pan. Store in tightly covered container. 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T : 'Vra by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. ■ /vrt St., Hastings, Michigan P.OSdox A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Volume 105 No. 7 - Wednesday June 29, 1977 Men’s Friday nite softball scores South End Food and Beverage defeated Randall Lumber Company Citizens Elevator beat E.W. Bliss Nashville VFW defeated Carl’s Market Smitty’s Sport Shop downed Trumble’s Agency Men’s softball league standings 1st Place 2nd Place Nashville VFW Bad News 3rd Place 4th Place 5 th Place Trumbles South End Carl’s Market Randall Lumber Citizens Elevator E. W. Bliss Band Camp Notice Attention, July 1st. is the deadline for returning the white slips and the $25. fee, per student, to go to band camp. Please indicate also, if an emergency the in chaperones may take your child to a doctor and what, if any medication he or she is taking. Thank You. John Bahs Nashville farmer chosen for Michign farmer of the week An area farmer, John Bahs, 8302 E. State Road, Nashville, has been named Farmer of the Week for the week of June 6,1977, in recognition of his contributions to Michigan agriculture. The weekly award, which honors farmers in Michigan, is sponsored by the Michigan Farm Radio Network and Farm Bureau Insurance Group. Bahs, 29 who has been farming 11 years, is a dairy and crop farmer. He currently farms 900 John Bahs (left), being presented the "Farmer of the Week" award by Harry Boulter, President of the Barry County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Committee. (Photo Supplied) C.R. Lambert shows his paintings, many of which are painted on animal hides during the Nashville Art and Craft Show, Saturday. (Maple Valley News Photo) Thirty artists exhibit work at Nashville Art Show Thirty exhibitors took advantage of the beautiful weather to display and sell their work at the Nashville Art Show on the Putnam Library lawn Saturday. The Best of Show award went to Walter Van Dyck. William Swiger was picked second and acres with his father, Carl, and milks 220 cows. His involvement in community and agricultural affairs includes: President of the Barry-Eaton local of the Michigan Milk Producers Association; Vice-President of the Barry County Farm Bureau board;' member of the Michigan Agricultural Services Association (MASA) committee; formpr member of the local Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) committee; and he served as a representative to the Washington Legislative Seminar sponsored by Farm Bureau. Bahs and his wife, Susan, have four children. Recipients of the Farmer of the Week award, who are selected by the Michigan Farm Radio Net­ work and Farm Bureau In­ surance Group, are chosen for the quality qf their farming operation and for their con­ tributions to agriculture. Nominations are made by Michigan farm organizations such as the Michigan Milk Producers Association; the Michigan Livestock Exchange, the Michigan Potato Council and by Farm Bureau Insurance Agents. Bahs’ nomination was made by the Young Farmers Committee of the Barry County Farm Bureau. Winners of the Farmer of the Week award, receive a per­ sonalized certificate and a calculator. The purpose of the Farmer of the Week award is to recognize Michigan farmers each week for their outstanding contributions to the state and to the agriculture industry. Helen Postula third. Vernon Curtis won first place in oils and acrylics; Van Dyck, first in watercolor; Postula, first in pastels; and Jack Lambert, first in crafts. The judge was Robert.DeVita of Grand Rapids. The popular vote winner was Eunice Priddy. Jeanne Rockett was second, and Curtis was third. 173 of the viewers voted for this award. (Maple Valley News photo) Whatever your doing! Have a safe Holiday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday June 19, 1977 -- Page 2 Regular gating of the Nashville Village Council The Regular Meeting of the Nashville Village Council was called to order by President George Frith with all present. The Minutes of the last regular meeting and special meeting were read and approved. The following bills were presented and motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by John Mason that they be allowed and orders drawn on treasurer for the same. All Ayes. Motion Carried. GENERAL Michigan Bell (Office)................. Consumers Power (Office)......... Consumers Power (Street Lights) Duane Hamilton Excavating........ Hastings Commercial Printer..... Hastings Sanitary Service........... The Hecker Agency..................... Maple Valley News ......................... Carl's Market................................. Doubleday Bros.................................. Time Insurance Co............................. General Electric ............................... Cadillac Overall Supply................. GARAGE AND EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell................... Consumers Power.............. Carl's Market ..,.................. CadillacOverdll Supply............ Mobil Service.......................... Larke Buick & Chevrolet........ Senior Oil & Tire Center . .i... Nashville Auto & Farm Supply Lass Motor Sales.......................... Kent Oil Co................. 7..... Fire Extinguisher Service...... Powers Shell Service................ Nashville Hardware................. $32.47 .. 48.36 .. 781.60 458.00 20.03 1,350.00 240.46 60.00 ........ 2.75 22.85 ...8.00 13.20 2.30 $19,56 26.71 ..... 9.59 3.00 201.00 ..44.90 ..48.70 17.89 .11.00 190.37 5.00 38.40 13.15 . POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell............ Powers Shell Service . Papoi Service .............. $36.09 10.50 .17.89 WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell (Water)...... Michigan BellfSewer) ........ . Consumers Power (Water) Consumers Power (Sewer Consumers Power (Tower Carl's Market ...................... Nashville Co-Op Elevator .. Nashville Hardware............. Randall's Lumber ................. Jones Standard Service...... Total Communication........ R & F Industries..................... Dekeyser & Associates Inc. .$6.8 16 350.74 119.32. .....9.91 10.58 .v. 24.50 .3.14 ...14.30 50.00 10.00 15.00 50.00 STREETS DEPARTMENT Nashville Co-Op Elevato Nashville Hardware........ Velsicol Chemical Corp.... Randall Lumber............... Rieth Riley Const. Co........ .$13.00 100.00 884.80 ... 9.90 74.24 PARKS DEPARTMENT Maple Valley Implement $6.08 Different colors available from Sentry 1500 Exterior Vinyl Latex....... $9699ai. Flat Wall Vinyl Latex $759 Semi-Gloss Lat $969 Paint up, Fix up this weekend We also have Stains in stock. Stop in Today! Nashville Hardware Ph:852-0713 105 N. MAIN NASHVILLE (Formerly Makers I.G.A. Location) OPEN: Monday thru Saturday Correspondence was read by the Clerk. Letters were read from Bloch Brothers and St. Judes Children s Research Hospital. Permission was granted for teenagers in our area to march door to door to collect funds for the Hospital. The March will be September 24 or 25 from Noon until 4:00 P.M. Also a letter was read from Williams & Works regarding a new policy change for acquiring all pending and future EPA grant. President Frith and Tim Smith will attend a meeting June 17, 1977 at Williams and Works in Grand Rapids to meet and discuss the changes. Motion made by Raymond Hinckley and supported by Ted Spoelstra to adopt a resolution to authorize Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk to sign the Final Order of Determination, and Order Suth Authorizing the Issuance of NPDES Permit Ml 0020079. All Ayes except Tom Oleson. Motion Carried. There was discussion regarding the Police Department Vacation. It was decided to stay with the 5 day vacation plan as previously adopted by the Council. Motion made by Ray Hinckley and supported by Tom Oleson to adopt a resolution applying for emergency funds to cover our expenses incurred during the January 26, 1977 through February 8, 1977 storms. The Village has applied for$l ,400. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Ted Spoelstra left early. Motion made by Raymond Hinckley to adopt the resolution appointing Timothy J. Smith as designated Maintenance Superintendents and Susan M. Corkwell,* Village Clerk authorized representative to sign the maintenance contract for the 1977-79 State Highway Municipal Maintenance Contract. Supported by Lois Elliston. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Bids were received for the following Street Work: Queen St. (Sherman to Washington) Gregg St. (State to Middle) Gregg St. (Middle to Lentz) State St. (Reed to Washington) State St. (Washington to Railroad) Maple St. Bids were received from Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. and Capitol Excavating & Paving Co. Motion made by John Mason to accept Rieth-Riley Bid for $29,828.32, deleating State Street from Washington to Railroad St. Motion supported by Tom Oleson. All Ayes. Motion Carried. y Motion made by Raymond Hinckley to have Mr. Shaw, Village Attorney, research and rewrite parts of our Village Charter.JSupported by Forrest Babcock. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion ot adjourn made by Raymond Hinckley and Supported by John Mason. George T. Frith, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Calendar of Events June 28 - Pesticide Applicators Examination, Extension Office, Hastings. The individual must have sent application to Michigan Department of Agriculture for appointed time. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 30 Barry County Registered Holstein Sales Committee, Marvin Smith Farm, South M-43, 8 p.m. July 7 - Michigan Forage Field Day, MSU Kellogg Farm, Hickory Corners. Tours 10 a.m. to 12 noon; 1 p.m. “Economics of Hay Making Systems and Marketing”; 1:30 1:30 p.m., machinery demonstrations; 7:30 p.m., evening tour. Machinery on display 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 7 - Bull Ring, 8 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. July 9 - Barry County Registered Holstein local show. Potluck lunch 11:30 a.m. ShoWtime 12:30 p.m. July 11 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. July 15 - District III Registered Holstein Show, Marshall. July 17-23 - Barry County Fair. July 18 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. July 25 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. July 26 - Forage Field Day, Lake City. July 27 State Farm Management Tour, Bay and Arenac Counties. July 29 State Registered Holstein Show, Centreville. Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads Sue Kjergaard graduates from career school Sue Kjergaard, daughter of Bill and Senya Kjergaard, former ;x owners of- Makers IGA now residing in Elberta, Michigan, graduated from the Joan Jewett Career School, May 26. She graduated with a 4.03 grade point average out of a possible 4.5 in fashion merchandising and professional modeling. The school is a one-year private college for Women, specializing in airline and travel agency, fashion merchandising, executive secretarial and professional modeling, located in Lansing. Sue is presently working at Robinson’s Department Store in Battle Creek and living in Nash­ ville. Two graduate from W.M.U. in Kalamazoo Two former Maple Valley graduates, recently received bachelor degrees from Western Michigan University. Thomas William Myers, son of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Myers, received a baehelor of business administration and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Debra Ann Cooley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Justin Cooley, received a baehelor of science degree. Action Ads WANTED: Demolition Derby Contestants on July 4th. Contact Bob Cobb (616) 374-7518 Lake Odessa Fair, June 29th thru July 4th. $1,000. in prize money and trophy’s. Snow & Son Locksmith. Residential and commercial security consultants. Bonded & certified (517) 852-9455 Nashville for your security. RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at Nashville Flowers & Jewelry. 233 N. Main, 852-9797. (6-28) Hot Oranged Coffee Punch •a. Pyn.ch was introduced to Great Britain from India. The name itselfis derived from the Hindi word panch, meaning five. Tradi­ tionally, punch was to be made with 5 ingredients. However, there is no limit to the number ofingredients a punch may have. For an unusual tasting punch that could be served for any occasion, try making this not oranged coffee punch as developed in the Nescafe Test Kitchens. PUNCH: 4 cups boiling water (6 cup firmly packed One 6-oz. can frozen dark brown sugar concentrated orange 2 cinnamon sticks juice, undiluted Dash ground cloves Vi cup Nescafe COFFEE WHIPPED CREAM: 1 tablespoon bqiling 1 teaspoon Nescafe nTT i cup heavy cream PUNCH: In large g saucepan, p , combine boilingg water,, orange ge juice, Nescafe, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks ana cloves. Bring u fi / c i e 2 , Un e n s c d =fi/i2.Unnd slnHner uncovered 5 minutes. Remove cinnamon snexs. Four ses. ou co coffee ee mixture tu e into to 2 qut quart heat-proof etp oo ptce pitcher or punch bowl. Top with dollops of Coffee Whipped Cream. . EE WHIPPED CREAM: In I small bowl, combine boThng Nescafe; coffee dissolves; add heavy cream. Beat until until soft sof et speaks pceaakes; stir sform. ftorrmuntil u. Beat Makes: ten 4-oz. servings. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday June 29, 1977 — Page 3 to the editorDear Editor, The Nashville Board of the Michigan United Way wishes to publish the amount of ($1813) as it was allocated to each of the following organ­ izations, which was collected in the 1977 Campaign: Salvation Army ........ $268.00 Nashville Christmas Baskets ................................... 30.00 Little League Baseball 108.00 Nashville Boy Scouts . 108.00 Nashville Cub Scouts . 108.00 Campfire & Bluebirds. 115.00 Barry Co. 4-H (designated 13.00 Nashville Loan Closet.. 25.00 Family & Children’s Service ....................................... 268.00 Barry County’ Mental Health .................................. 170.00 Grand Valley Council of America........................ 60.00 United Way of MI 540.00 The board would appreciate young parents of the children, who are members of these clubs, to become interested and help to serve on the board. Irene Hamp, Secretary of the Board William Penn (Pennsylvania) received his land charter from the King of England in 1681. Penn built no forts, established no garrisons, and used no violence to maintain his claim. He treated the native Americans as the legal owners and purchased the land from them at a fair market value. Penn treated the Indian not as a heathen, but as a brother who worshipped th the same Great Spirit he did. This 'holy experi­ Garage sales... common sight in summer! Garage sales are a common sight in the summertime. It is the time of year when many people clean out their closets, basements and garages in exchange for a little cash. It's also a fine opportunity for the shoppers to find some real bargains. In photo, is a garage sale on North Main Street in Nashville that took place last week. The sale was put on by .the Maple Valley Junior Varsity Cheerleaders so they could raise some money that would help send them to cheerleading camp this August. (Maple Valley. News photo) ment still beckons as a model of peace and racial accord. News from Vermontville Public Library The summer Story Hour is now underway. Sessins are held Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 to 2:30 at the library. Plans are underway to climax this year’s program with movies on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 1:30. Movies shown last summer were very well received with over 70 children attending, so we hope to equal that attendance this summer. A large number of memorial gifts have been received by the library. On order are colorful chairs for the children’s room donated in memory of Archie Martin by several of his friends: Mr. & Mrs. Jim Zemke, Mr. & Mrs. Jach Rathburn, Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Marsh, Mr. & Mrs. V.J. Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Dick Weiler, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Viele, Mr. & Mrs. Les Fox, and Mr. & Mrs. BATTLE CREEK - Waubascon Rd. 3 bedroom, 2 story home, large lot, home has a new roof, I’/i.car garage. Possible FHA-VA terms. Call Dolores Eichler (616) 962-2989. Dale Briggs. The book, Still Waters, White Waters by Ron Fisher has been given to the library in memory of Reverend Perry Porter by the Elbert Carpenter family. Also received are The Giving Tree by S. Silverstein, in memory of Tiffany Root and given by The Maple Valley Community Players; I’m Terrific by M. Sharmat, in memory of Tiffany Root, donated by the Elbert Carpenter family; The Best Word Book Ever by Richard Scarry, given in memory of Vera Viele by the Vermontville Girl Scouts; Jesus of Nazareth by William Barclay, in memory of Vera Viele, and given to the library by the Jack Rathburn family; Trials, Tears and Triumph by Dale Evans Rogers, in memory of Vera Viele, has been donated by the Larry Lingholm family/ Many new records are available - the latest hits by top artists. New books recently received are: The Bonnet Laird’s Daughter by Barbara An­ nandale; Devil-May-Care by Elizabeth Peters; Breakaway by Louise Cooper; The Big Foot- CHARLOTTE - 2 unit income building. Excellent chance to start an investment in real estate. Only $17,000 with land contract terms to qualified buyer. Ph. Joy Neff (517)543-5037. 69 ACRES ■ Sportsman's Paradise, creek frontage, spring wild land with, old farm house. Escape for a weekend to this semi­ isolated paradise. Abun­ dant wild life. Ph. Barbara Sandbrook (517) 852-0936. CADILAC-3 acre commercial & industrial site. 36x60. New heavy frame mill building. Modern utilities, ideal for a retirement home & hobby business. Our Mortgage Company has money available for FHA-VA Loans at 8l/a% interest for qualified properties. Charles VanSyckle Realty Co. Battle Creek 616-962-5141 25th Wedding Anniversary to be held The children of Elon and Janice Baker, -470 E. Main, Ver­ montville, wish to invite all relatives and friends to help celebrate the 25th Wedding Anniversary of their patents. An open house will be held July 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. at their home in Vermontville. Nashville Loan Closet THE NASHVILLE LOAN CLOSET has sick room and convalescent supplies available to those wh,o might need them. Such items as crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, commodes, and, others are available. These items may be borrowed, at no charge. We do ask that they be returned in the same good condition as when they were taken out. For further information, contact Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes at' 852-1978. prints by Hammond Innes; Shadow of the Mountain by Sylvia Wilkinson; Dark Star by Anne Maybury; The Slippery Step by Rae Foley; and Adam’s Eden by Faith Baldwin. Why Not (T Swing into EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN and ask about our guaranteed long term Savings Certificates or let it compound at 7'A%) When you deposit *10,000 in a 7’/2%, 4-year certificate will be closed Saturday, July 2 for long weekend We A $61.64 INTEREST CHECK EACH MONTH AT THE END OF 4 YEARS, YOU’LL STILL HAVE S10.000 .00 IN YOUR ACCOUNT (* Based upon a 30-day month, S5.000 minimum deposit required. Your monthly check will vary according to the number of days jn the month)' Federal regulations do require a substantial penalty for early withdrawals from certificate savings accounts, burVou can withdraw interest earned at any time without penalty. Eaton Federal and Loan Association THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICH. Phone 945-954 for Want-ads 1 (You may elect to have a monthly or quarterly interest check, Nashville, Mich. - Phone 852-1830 Phone 543-3880 - Eaton Rapids, Mich. - Phone 663-1551 EOUMMOUSM LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday June 29, 1977 — Page 4 Michigan tourism on way to new 77 summer records With the big July Fourth manager. “If good weather holds, we are summer holiday still to come, Michigan tourism already is on predicting motorists will drive a the way to another record after record 765 million miles in last year’s increase that was Michigan over the four-day July more than double the national Fourth holiday, and that is 15 average, according to million mile^ more than the — previous record set last year for Automobile Club of Michigan. “All of the traditional tourism the same 78-hour holiday,” Ratke indicators - state park and said. Ratke based his prediction on private campground use, sales receipts for lodgings, steadily rising traffic counts and restaurants, gift shops and other continuing increases in gasoline resort-related businesses and consumption recorded by the vehicle miles driven - are up over Michigan Department of State last year,” stated Joseph L. Highways and Transportation. “The past Memorial Day Ratke, Auto Club Touring DOCTOR'S ORDERS By MARSHALL A. FALK, M.D. Dean, Chicago Medical School Fads about diabetes... Half of the diabetics in the country don’t know they have the disease. They don’t know or are not aware of the warning signs — exces­ sive thirst and frequent uri­ nation; unexplained hunger or slowly healing infections. They may also not know that diabetes most often strikes people who are over­ weight, over 40, have dia­ betic relatives; and women who have given birth to babies larger than 9 pounds. Nor do they know that dia­ betes can lead to heart dis­ ease, blindness, serious in­ fections and even death. Diabetes is caused by a lack of insulin. This is a hormone produced by the pancreas gland behind the stomach. It regulates the body’s use of carbohydrates. Adults with mild diabetes often can stay healthy by merely limiting the amounts of starch and sugar they eat. Children and some adults with diabetes need to take regular injections of insulin. Diabetes is easily detected by urine tests and blood tests. If you haven’t taken such a test lately, take one soon and if positive, see your physician immediately. Two section grid Permanent hinge hood Handles left and right mounted away from heat Heavy-gauge, cast-aluminum body Permanent lava rocks for even heat distribution U-type burners Dual controls Lighting port both left and right sides Aluminum-coated steel post for long life Check the quality features of a John Deere Gas Grill John Deere Grills are made of cast aluminum for long service and an attractive appearance. Both the double-burner grill shown in the drawing and the single burner grill can easily be converted to burn LP-gas. Both have a sturdy, 4-inch steel post for in-ground mounting, or can be equipped with a square base for deck or patio use. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 to 5:30 / Sat. 7:30 to 4 p.m. G&W Sales LAKE ODESSA,MICHIGAN...PHONE 374-8835 weekend was a record for that holiday as ideal weather held for the entire four days and lured so many motorists to resort centers that tourism registered a 20 percent increase over the same 1976 holiday,” Ratke said. For the first five months of the year, Auto Club member requests for routings to Michigan destinations were up 24.4 percent over last year, Ratke noted. He also noted that through June 5, total attendance figures at state parks and recreation areas both campgrounds and dayuse facilities - were up 35 percent over 1976. Campground at­ tendance alone was up 15 per­ cent, while attendance at dayuse parks was up 39 percent Ratke said the big increases can be attributed to excellent weather most of May and into June. “The Memorial Day weekend showed a 46 percent attendance increase over 1976 at state park facilities, and the July Fourth weekend also should be up over last year, judging by the ex­ perience so far this year,” Ratke said. Tourism in Michigan last year was a $7-billion business, with tourism activity up 12.4 percent over 1975, Ratke noted. That percentage growth was more than double the national average, which was about 5.2 percent in 1976, he said. All tourism indicators point to an even brighter picture for Michigan this year. It started with the state’s booming ski business, with Michigan’s winter resorts getting lots of snow and attracting snow-starved skiers from popular western U.S. ski centers. Excellent weather throughout May and the record Memorial Day holiday weekend added to the tourism boom, Ratke noted. Many popular resort centers in Michigan - especially in the Westt - reported all lodgings' booked completely for the Memorial Day holiday, and heavy advance reservations are reported for the July Fourth weekend. To avoid disappointment, Auto Club advises motorists to make reservations as early as possible or to be flexible in planning trips and try for lodgings a few miles away from their destinations. With Michiganians expected to drive more miles than ever before on a July Fourth weekend, Auto Club urges motorists to use extra caution and to observe the gas-saving, life-saving 55 mileper-hour speed limit. Last July Fourth weekend, Michiganians experienced their safest summer driving holiday in 14 years, with 19 persons killed on the state’s roads. Over the Memorial Day weekend, 28 persons lost their lives in Michigan traffic accidents. The July Fourth weekend of­ ficially begins at 6 p.m. Friday, July 1, and ends at midnight Monday, July 4, and Automobile Club of Michigan’s “Bring ‘Em Back Alive!” Holiday News Service again will be keeping tabs on state traffic and tourism. Beginning at 3 p.m. July 1 and continuing through the weekend, Auto Club’s Holiday News Ser­ vice will provide hourly bulletins to nearly 160 radio stations around the state. Peak traffic periods should be between 7 and 10 p.m. July 1, when the majority of motorists head out for their holidays, and between 2 and 10 p.m. July 4, during the homebound rush. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. Zemke’s to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary— -Mr. and Mrs. Reinhart Zemke life where they continue to be of 7545 Brown Road, Ver­ engaged in farming. They are montville, will celebrate their members of the First Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Congregational Church, and are With an Open House on Sunday, involved in community activities July 10, 1977; from 2 to 5 in the such as the Maple Syrup afternoon, at the First Association, and Historical Congregational Church, Ver­ Society. montville, Michigan. The Open House will be hosted The former Polly Jones of -by their children and grand­ Battle Creek and Reinhart children, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zemke were married on July 10, (Edith) Grashuis of Hastings; 1937, in Battle Creek by Polly’s Mr. and Mrs. Danny (Margaret) cousin, Rev. Lester Case. Cook of Vermontville; Mary They have resided at their Zemke of Battle Creek; Mr. and present address all their married Mrs. Durwbod (Jeanne) Booher of Battle Creek; Polly Ann, Robbie, and Steven Cook; and News of our Doug and Durene Booher. Servicemen All family and friends are cordially invited to attend. The Specialist Five. Harold D. family requests no gifts, please. Brand, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Brand, Route 1, CARD OF THANKS Bartyton, Mich., recently was I wish to thank neighbors, graduated from the U.S. Army friends and relatives for the Officer Noncommissioned cards, visits and gifts I received Academy in Kansas City, while I was in the hospital. Also Missouri. the Maple Valley bus drivers for Students received training in the plant. leadership responsibilities, map I also would like to thank the reading and military teaching teachers for their visits’Tielp and methods. concerns, and Mr. Burr HarUpon completion of the course, tenburg for making it possible for Spec. Brand returned to his home me to graduate with the rest of unit at Ft. Campbell, Ky. the class. A special thanks to Mr. The 1974 graduate of Chippewa Chris Ricketts who was always Hills High School, Remus, Mich., there when I needed him. entered the Army in October Thank you 1974. Jeff Fassett July 4th SPECI American Flag Kits Complete home kit with 6ft. aluminum pole • Mounting Bracket* 3x5' Sewn Stripe Flag • 100% Cotton • Eagle Halyard & Rope 4 Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 �The Maple Valley New?, Nashville, Wednesday June 29, 1977 - Page 5 Vermontville News. by,Mrs. Ava Kroge r • • i«.v v ■< *»&W »&W.. ■ 1 * 11 mi ■k ®gfejg Ml I• 3J*Sf"S *T ^btaiK^ ftp ■® ® !i j (k, HiaSaljfcini, fiirKaifiujiij qi qikia 'ihtatjEi I knit Ik ii h) a®!iistsj,'4t tea ad Ii. Snk 'ataghiitytpriii ■ipMiiigi fe&Aiptiltiil !■ thfttaiii«i» fc- 'jonaliffit Da? mi The 5th annual Blue Grass Festival held last weekend at the Charlotte Fairgrounds was a huge success with an estimated 5000 in attendance. Reverend Gary Lyons and his family, (a former Methodist minister in Vermontville, and now a Chaplin in the U.S. Navy) from San Diego, California came to have charge of the Festival. Groups from several states and Canada came to take part. The Methodist and Gresham churches had iccharge harge of the refreshment stand in one of the quanset buildings and were really busy serving sloppy joes, hot dogs, chile dogs, ham and cheese sandwiches, coffee, iced tea, doughnuts and pop. Rev. Lyons will preach at both the Vermontville and Gresham churches next Sunday, July 3, followed by a family picnic, at Claud VanBlarcom’s home to honor this popular family. After July 3, the Lyons family travel to Kingston, Ontario, for another Bluegrass Festival. Reverend Lyons is a Chaplin on the’U.S.S. . .. Gridley, y, based in San Diego Harbor. He is able to work in his office and be home nights except two weeks of every month is spent at sea. The McLain family from Berea College, Kentucky, one of the favorites of the Bluegrass groups spent Friday and Saturday nights at the Claud VanBlarcom home because their travel trailer broke down. I understand the Bismark folks had a sell-out on their homemade ice cream,"Saturday night. Glad I arrived early and it surely was delicious. Gresham will hold their annual homemade ice cream social on Saturday, July 16, beginning at 5:30 P.M. Glad to hear Mrs. Mina Taylor is on the mend at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. Mrs. Lucy Fuller of Florida spent Wednesday with Mrs. Esther Satterley. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weeks of Hastings came Saturday A.M. to Mrs. Ava Kroger’s and took Mrs. Fuller to visit them a few days, after a ten day visit with Mrs. Kroger. Mrs. Kroger and Mrs. Fuller called on Mr. and Mrs. Scott Taylor at Thornapple Lake, also Mrs. Mattie McLaughlin on Friday. Nearly a hundred personS'from Sunfield, Charlotte, Lansing, Portland as well as local mem­ bers of the Historical Society attended the meeting at the Griswold Room on Thursday evening. The tables fairly sagged with the many delicious dishes at the 7:00 P.M. potluck. The program by Mr. Tad Randolph of Battle Creek narrating and playing tapes of the music in the Civil War period showed the many moods of people at that time, many sad such as “Just Before the Battle Mother” some light hearted as, “Qoober Peas” and “When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again.” The nex,t meeting will be July 21, with a picnic on the Old Courthouse Lawn, as guests of the Eaton County Society. Mrs. Olga Olga Dean Dean Roath, Roath, 76, 76, aa Mrs. former resident passed away at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Thursday, where she had been a patient for five weeks following a stroke. A Memorial Service will bbe held Saturday, July 2, at 10:00 A.M. . . in the Vermontville Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williams and Jacob are happy over 'the vbirth r Monday onay of o a baby ay boy, oy, Mathew Lafayette, at Pennock Hospital. They came home Saturday. The Congregational Church and Sunday School picniced at Gun Lake Sunday. Mrs. Firster and a group at­ tended ene the e ball a game, game va via Greyhound in Detroit Sunday and were sorry to see the Tigers get beat 5-2. Mrs. Mildred Martin of Charlotte spent Sunday night at Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Aldrich’s. Monday she and Mrs? Aldrich, Leta Nagle, Ingrid Northrup, Linda Aldrich and Judy Starring went to Hastings and ac­ companied Phyllis Haines to Grand Rapids where they met Mrs. Vera Sponable and her daughter for a luncheon and a get-together of some of the Northrup family. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lingholm, David and Becky and Mr. and Mrs. John Rodriguez attended the bedding of Miss Diane Downing to Mr. Jim Lingholm Saturday P.M. at the Nashville Catholic Church. Charlotte soldier home as recruiter's aide-— Army Private Brian Mellstead, the 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Mellstead of Charlotte, has been assigned to the Army Recruiting office at 205 S. Cochran in Charlotte as an Army recruiter aide. A 1976 graduate of Charlotte High School, PVT Mellstead is one of several hundred soldiers who have returned to their local areas across the country to help recruiters in the Army’s hometown recruiter assistance program. As an aide, he will talk with young people about his military experiences and en­ courage them to contact the Army recruiter about joining him in the service. While in high school, PVT Mellstead was a writer for the school newspaper and played for the football and baseball teams. He recently completed advanced Army training as a journalist at Fort Benjamin /Harrison, Ind. after finishing basic training at Fort Knox, Ky. Following his aide duty, PVT Mellstead will be assigned to Fort Lewis, Wash. PVT Mellstead, who enlisted op-­ for four years last December, job training and education op invites-those curious about Army portunities to call him collect at 543-1757. i Foster Grant Sunglasses If you're in the Sun, protect yourself with: Hawaiian Tropic Sun aids • Tanning lotions s •Oils • Creams •and Blends Simon Pharmacy 207 N. MAIN in NASHVILLE 20% Family planning clinic om The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will be opening a Family Planning Clinic starting July 11, 1977. Eligible persons include those financially in need, those without a private physician, and those who are medically high risk. Clinic will include information, lab procedures, medical exam, and contraceptive supplies. Hours by appointment. Call 945-9516. Teen rap sessions Friday afternoon proceeding each clinic, from 3:30 to 5 p.m^for education and information. Barry-Eaton District Health Dept. 208 W. Court Street Hastings, Mich. 49058 was $45.00 Low-back Rocker Card of Thanks I and my family would again like to thank the Wheaton Road church of-Christ for simply being there with all prayers. God bless you. And to the neighbors and friends of Allegan Road who gave us a fantastic lunch. To all of my friends and relatives who have shared in my grief, I appreciate everything you all have done. My prayer is that none of you have to go through what I did. Bill Root Mr. & Mrs. Cedric Root Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Walker & Family Mr. & Mrs. Mike Root & Fanhily Mr. & Mrs. Jim Roo.t& Family was $49.00 High-back Rocker %^ was $105.00 & caw^^nn *3t> CAAnn *39 $0400 .*o4 $KK00 Single Passenger Glider... fc. .00 Umbrella, Table & 4 Chairs” %l?20600 E! 00 Table & 4 Chairs ... <W*15O”0 Two Passenger Glider ... was $69.00 was $189.00 JOHNSON'S FURNITURE Store Hours: ?30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon. to Sat, Friday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday June 29, 1977 — Page 6 Summer .. .fun in the sun! Summertime is kids' time. No school, no books, just weeks of fun in the sun. Some go to camp, some visit grandpa and grandma, and some just spend hours upon hours with their friends and companions. It's not all play however, as mosh youngsters help mon around the house or dad in the yard or on the farm. Summer is not just for the kids though, as most adults take advantage of the summer fun too. Be it swimming, camping, tennis, or just relaxing with a cold glass of lemonade in the backyard under that favorite shade tree, we all enjoy what the summer has to offer. After all, there s a wee bit of kid in all of us. Photos by Randy Northover Mark Heacock (left) and Lee Kienutske keep in touch during the summer via walkie-talkie. Steve Martin flashes a toothless smile at the Maple Valley News photographer while out test-driving his souped up" Schwinn. Carrie Lamie, Brad Brownell, and Renee Bouchard (left to right) have the right idea on a hot afternoon. Besides keeping cool, a pool provide* a lot of good times too. (Maple Valley News Photo) Youngsters oungs ers are seen w with a all types ypes o of ve vehicles c es inn the e goo good o ol summer summertime. me. Here, ere, Lonni onne Burton and Melinda Whitaker (in front wagon), and April Sears and Tracy Creek (rear wagon) are given a free ride by Penny Ruthruff (pulling front wagon) and Renee Sears. S things is to dress up like Shannon Smith ® to n9ht) Amy Martin, Katie Smith, and The Smith ni I °SCUPT°hot summer day by doing just that, week girls from Alma were visiting cousin Amy Iasi �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday June 29, 1977 - Page 7 Camp for diabetic children available In most cases, children with diabetes cannot attend regular summer camps because the daily medical attention they need is not provided. Camp Midicha is a special, medically supervised summer camping program operated by the American Diabetes Association, Michigan Affiliate IADA-M) exclusively for children with diabetes. Doctors, nurses and die titions live at the camp during sessions to provide proper medical care, well-balanced diets, and the opportunity for each camper to receive individual attention. Camp Midicha is located at the Tau Beta Camp in Columbiaville, just northeast of Flint. The wooded grounds, lake and ex­ cellent facilities provide the atmosphere and opportunity for children with diabetes to have fun, develop friendships, and learn that they are not alone with diabetes. Girls and boys live in separate cabins, according to age groups, each with counselors. Separate activities are planned for each age group. Rules and regulations for acceptance and participation are the same for everyone, without regard to race, sex, color or national origin. It is the policy of ADA-M to provide this camping experience for any 6-16 year-old child with diabetes. Should financial circumstances restrict full payment of the camp fee, contact the Association for in­ formation on camperships. One and two-week camp sessions are being held from June 19 through August Pre-registration is required. For more information, call or write: ADA-M, 950 28th St., S.E., Grand Rapids, 49508, Phone 616­ 243-8477. CARD OF THANKS A special thanks to our son and daughter, William and Marguerite and their families, for making our 60th Wedding day anniversary open house such a wonderful occasion. Also a thank you to relatives and friends who sent cards, flowers and gifts and attended the open house. We will never forget this occasion. Owen & Iva Hynes Garden club to meet The Nashville Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, July 5, at the summer home of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Semrau, Saddlebag Lake, for 12 Noon potluck picnic. Men invited. PORCH SALE: Clothing (various sizes), some furniture, toys and miscellaneous. June 27 - July 2, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 142 N. Main St., Vermontville. Action Ads NASHVILLE FLOWERS ? JEWELRY. Summer hours will, be 9 - 5:30 Weekdays, and closed on Saturday afternoons. (6-28) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726-0129. GARAGE SALE: Wednesday, June 29, Thursday, June 30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, June 31, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Twin bed, 3 bikes, miscellaneous dishes & pans & clothing. 10538 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville. HOTTER THAN A FIRECRACKER HOUMY WEEKEND FOOD E«YS Kids can always find something to do on a hot summer day. Here, Josi Merryfield (top) and Brad Barker use their immagination. CARPENTER WORK: All kinds, free estimates, Russ Bennett, 726-0324. Vermontville. Crystal Clear Pepsi ’ ICE 8 pack • 12oz. cans Coke •12 pack • 12oz. cans SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY Charcoal Re Reg. IQ $11 Cold Cold LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) Gulf Life CHARCOAL STARTER Ice Coolers CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds Gulf-Lite Charcoal Starter DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. _ Reg. Eckrich E A* Quart k ^BUTTERNUT Hot Dogs | (Blue Seal) Hamburg & All?Beef or Regular Everything for your Holiday Parties FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE Hot Dog Buns JI tie PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY we will be open PUBLIC INVITED TO AHEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (ST7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan ^Onnday^i:oo3-^i:oo00 5mm Food and Beveraee 637 South Main Street, Nashville • Phone 852-9833 �Th* *opl« Vollry N*w* No*h»>ll* W*d<w*doy 79 1977 - pe>9* 8 Planning council asks for designation as “SOLID WASTE PLANNING AREA A resolution asking the Governor of Michigan to designate Region III a solid waste “planning area and agency" was passed by the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council <SMPC» General Assembly at its meeting io Coldwater, Wednesday evening lo addition to the resolution, the General Assembly voted to accept its Resource Recovery Advisory Committee report. Margaret Machin of Kalamazoo, is Chairperson of this committee This group has already done a considerable amount of preliminary planning planning for resource recovery in Barry, Branch. Calhoun. Kalamazoo and St Joseph Counties and has determined that the market situation is favorable, if enough waste can be gathered to achieve the economics of large scale processing­ Consideration of expanding the solid waste disposal service area to include counties to the west of SMPC's five-county area was also recommended, as it requires in excess of 1.000 tons per day of waste which might not be available in the five-counties alone. The report recommends that the committee be restructured to include governmental officials from throughout the region, to make necessary implementation decisions involving solid waste disposal. region. Only in certain areas of the region is such a need ap­ parent at this time. Present methods of solid waste disposal are being permitted to continue without a large degree of public opposition or imposed changes by regulatory officials.” ‘‘However, there are instances such as the Oshtemo landfill crisis in Kalamazoo County GLORIOUS FOURTH - As we which, together with recently celebrate the first year into our enacted federal legislation, state third century as a nation, legislative hearings and the state remember to take adequate plan under development, safety precautions when driving strongly suggest that the time is on state highways, participating right to plan for resource in water sports and especially recovery implementation.” when using any kind of fireworks. (This refers to Kalamazoo RACIAL BALANCE - Although County’s main landfill in the State Board of Education has Oshtemo Township, which has just issued guidelines for racial been ordered closed by the integration, the Attorney General Department ' of Natural has ruled that the Board cannot Resources. A new landfill site is force local school boards to follow being sought.) them: racial make-up is a matter for local decision. FREEWAY PATROLS Free sexuality clinic Although the House voted to at Barry-Eaton Health remove state police from Detroit freeway patrols, the Senate, District in Charlotte seems to be inclined to leave A free and confidential them there. A compromise may counseling and education service retain the freeway patrols and regarding family planning, V.D. increase funds to Wayne Co. law education,breast self­ enforcement. examination, pap tests, and human sexuality, will be offered at the Barry-Eaton District OSHA Handbook for small Health Department in Charlotte businesses available FREE at 528 Beech Street. The services The Occupational Safety and will be offered Monday and Health Administration (OSHA) Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m., and has announced that single copies Friday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. of the “OSHA Handbook for The services are available for Small Businesses” are available teenagers who want to know the free at all OSHA offices in the facts, parents who want to know state. how to talk to their son or The new 41 page booklet daughter, or anyone interested in provides basic information small learning about their health. business operators should know A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ► The House has passed HB 4332, Which would outlaw the use of minors as pornographic subjects and the sale of such materials, while the Senate has passed SB 380 and 381, which prohibit the use of minors in sexually explicit visual materials. It’s now a question of which legislation will be passed in the other house first BAIL DENIAL Governor Also included is a request for Milliken has signed into law, technical assistance from the MtMHFR effective next April, legislation State Department, of Natural denying bail to persons charged Resources for the planning, with rape, armed robbery, design, construction, financing ransom kidnapping or with and operation of waste repeat violent felonies, unless management systems under they are clearly no danger. Michigan Public Act 366 of 1974. Meanwhile, a broader proposed Citing citizen-based source constitutional amendment separation of newspapers, bottles and cans as the most favorable denying some bail, HJR “Q”, will short-term resource recovery soon be voted on by the House. option available to the fiveBUDGET PROGRESS The county area, the report asks House has now completed action municipalities to consider this as on all of its budget bills and on Maple Valley News an immediate step in reducing those budget bills which the volpme of solid waste Nashville, Michigan. originated in the Senate. Since requiring disposal, and in PiAilished Weekly, Delivered by approved amounts differ from reducing solid waste disposal Reminder Delivery Service and those OK’d by the Senate, the costs. thru Post Office. Circulation bills will now go to joint con­ The committee report 2,700 papers Editor and ference committees to be acknowledged that “resource Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. reconciled. recovery will move ahead only if Hastings, Mich. Subscription TAX FAIRNESS - The House has there is a real or perceived need rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and approved HB 4076, which would for an alternative to existing solid Eaton Counties $6 00 also. require equalization of property waste disposal methods in the assessments by class in order to bring state equalized value closer to 50 percent of true cash value; about OSHA including a seven­ an amendment puts a 3-year point workplace program, in­ freeze on local property taxes formation on how to start a unless voted otherwise. A voluntary safety activity, self­ PRISON. PROPOSALS UPSTAIRS APARTMENT FOR colleague has proposed that the inspection checklists, and where RENT. Refrigerator and stove to go for assistance in problem state buy the Detroit House of furnished, $150 a month including Correction in order to increase solving. utilities. Older couple preferred. OSHA area offices are listed in state prison capacity. Also, the No pets or children. References the telephone directory under legislature’s Joint Capital Outlay and deposit. Ready August 1. Ph. Committee has approved $314 U.S. Government. 852-9735, 224 Sherman St., Nash­ million for conversion of Kinville. FOR SALE: 1970 Pontiac cheloe Air Force Base to a prison. BETTER RETURN - Federal aid WANTED TO BUY: Dog house. Firebird. Runs well, good gas to Michigan state and local Also davenport and 2 chairs in mileage. Ph. 852-0784 (NashPond and Lake Digging government programs went up to red or blue. Early American ville). 24 percent during the last fiscal preferred. Ph. Saranac 642-6535. year, to $2.6 billion However, WANTED: Pull type combine WANTED BABYSITTING for with auger feed. Prefer John your child in my clean, pleasant Michigan ranks near the bottom in terms of total federal dollars Deere 30 or International 80. Nashville home. Very reliable. returned to the state compared to Must be in good condition. Ph. Ph. 852-1528. what we pay in taxes. 792-2881 Wayland. A&N Excavating Inc. Clearing Dozing Action-Ads Digging Backhoe Work 726-Q330 Vermontville Evenings - Sunfield 566-8317 — OWNER — ALBERT AINSWORTH DESPERATELY NEEDED: To rent house in Lakewood school area. Ph. 367-3275 Woodland. FOR SALE: 2 cages and 4 rare parakeets. Ph. 945-4767 Hastings. Auto Service Center • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS • BRAKES - GASOLINE urea it vBiu e,ran • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph.17260569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday June 29, 1977 — Page 9 Marisch - Hickey united Dry Bean planting moving forward * JwS Jw JSwi !* ’Wfcta ssik * Irik III it Sf । 35’8S®3 ft 4 TUSK FIWOSJU •! re ttrikMhi Cmriitkiu Jg. S!!Wa}KJ.ISl . SS3t! iaftt hi qnril rii ir mril li Mr dfclrFistaiiF rippprilinu atria Jri Kk Cindy Sue Marisch and Donald Joseph Hickey were united in marriage June 18 at the First Congregational Church of Vermontville. Rev. David Fleming performed the double ring ceremony in the presence of 70 guests. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Marisch and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hickey of Nashville. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in a white satin floor length gown with chapel train featuring a sheer bodice trimmed with lace roses and bell sleeves attached to wide lace-edged cuffs. Her finger tip veil was trimmed with matching lace secured by a cap trimmed with seed pearls. She carried silk pink roses intermingled with violets and baby’s breath. Sharon Marisch, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Twilla Gibbons, sister Of the bride, and Sue Hickey, sister of the groom, were bridesmaids. Don Harp, friend of the groom was best man. Garry Marisch, brother of the bride, and Ed Hickey, brother of the groom, were ushers. The bride’s mother wore a street length dress of turquoise and pink flowered fabric. The groom’s mother wore an aqua dress with silver trimmed stand up collar. Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. Dennis DePriester of Seminole, Texas, the groom’s sister (Debbie) and brother-inlaw; and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hickey, grandparents of the groom. A reception followed the ceremony in the church basement. Cindy and Don are now residing at 11708 Scipio Highway, Vermontville. . Michigan’s dry bean growers were very active with planting operations, according to the Michigan Crop Reporting Ser­ vice. With increased soil moisture in the bean growing areas and ideal planting weather, seedings have increased to over 80 percent completion for the week ending June 18. Sweet cherries are being harvested in the southwest. Strawberry picking is in full swing in most areas. Asparagus harvest is virtually complete. Farmers averaged nearly 6 days suitable for field work during the week. Soil moisture supplies are reported as 80 percent short, 20 percent adequate. Conditions are very dry in most areas of the northern half of the Lower Peninsula and the Upper Periinsula. 1 . CORN: Corn stands vary from poor to very good throughout the State. Increased soil moisture helped to germinate seeds that were lying dormant in dry soils; however, manyfields are patchy. This secondary germination may cause harvest problems of ear corn. Corn height averaged 15 inches, 6 inches higher than in 1976 and 9 inches more than the 5 year average. SMALL GRAINS: Winter wheat matured rapidly during the week. Nearly 100 percent is headed out and over 15 percent is turning yellow. This compares with 85 percent headed and 10 percent turning yellow in 1976 and normally. Wheat heads are short with small kernels. Card of Thanks The family of Vera Viele would like to thank the many friends and relatives who helped us out during our time of need. Many thanks to the women who cooked food for us, to the men who helped with the plowing and other chores that needed to be done. Also many thanks to the other people who came to see Vera during her illness, and to those who sup­ ported us with their thoughts and prayers. We can never express what these people mean to us and can only hope that someday we can return their kindness. The John Viele Family The Paul Williams Family Reach over 3,200 area homes with a 'wantad' in the Maple Valley News. Turn those unwanted, unused items into CASH. Phone TODAY! Call 945-9554 and place your 'wantads', news items and display advertising, house to house in 'The Valley'. II J J ihvitotiion SAILBOAT GRAIN BANK With Us This Year We Want to Help You • Save Time • Save Labor • Save Worry Deposit your grain with us now. Then give us a call when you need feed for your dairy cows, hogs, cattle or poultry. We ll mix you a complete, research-proved ration based on the formula you select from Purina’s Check-R-Mix Manual. Depend on us accurately handle grinding, mixing and delivery to your bulk bins, self-feeders and feed room. And depend bn Purina supplements and concentrates to help your livestock and poultry produce at their best. See Purina's Check-R-Mix Formula Manual With Complete Rigging IM* $ The oats crop is making ribrmal Strawberry picking in the Lower progress. About 35 percent is Peninsula is at its peak as almost headed. Additional moisture 60 percent are picked, compared would give the crop a good boost. to 30 percent last year. DRY BEANS AND Production and quality are in­ SOYBEANS: Dry bean planting dicated as good to excellent. is proceeding ahead of schedule Sweet cherry picking is well as over 80 percent is planted, underway in the southwest and compared to 65 last year and 60 just getting started in the west percent normally. Soybean central sector. Tart cherry planting is near completion with harvest will be getting underway over 95 percent of the crop shortly in the southwest. Asparagus picking is virtually planted compared to near 90 percent in 1976 and 85 percent complete as 98 percent is har­ average. Some mid-Michigan vested compared to 90 percent and Thumb area soybean and dry last year and normally. bean plantings are spotty due to Vegetable development progress poor germination. A few navy is normal. However, vegetables bean fields have been replanted. not under irrigation are suffering HAY: Cutting of the first crop from a moisture shortage. is nearing completion in the FARMERS’ NEWSLINE southern areas. However, it is in There’s a quick way to get full swing in the northern half of latest crop, livestock and the State. Statewide, first crop is economic information. Call tollabout 65 percent cut, compared free, 1-800-424-7964 Farmers’ with 45 percent last year and 30 Newsline: during June, July, percent for the 5 year average. August and September - a service Pasture feed supplies are mostly of Michigan Crop Reporting short and several respondents in Service and Washington D.C. the northern areas report office. This daily report will keep pastures burning up from you up-to-date on current dryness. national agricultural facts and FRUITS & VEGETABLES: figures. The INVITATION by Bombardier Marine Products 15 7 Length 5 Beam 22-Mast 92 of Sai Fiberglass Hull Si Wheeler Marine M-66 South of Nashville, Michigan-- Phone 852-9609 Mercury Outboards - Complete Marine Supply Center FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St, Hastings PH. 945-9926 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday June 29, 1977 — Page 10 Class of ‘47 holds re-union From Barry County Cooperative Extension Service Helpful household and gardening tips growth. Use a complete fertilizer Leave Plants Where You Find - with an analysis of 5-10-10 or 10­ ’Em Vacationing outside Michigan 10-10, for instance - at a rate of 2’4 to 3 pounds per 100 square feet of this year? Enjoy looking at the native plant life of other parts of garden area. Hold Off on Fertilizer for the country - and leave it there. Bringing plants back with you Tomatoes Hold off fertilizing tomatoes is hot a good idea for several and peppers until after they have reasons. First, plants from other regions set fruit. Fertilizing before fruit set will may not survive in Michigan. produce a plant with lush, dark Second, plants may harbor green foliage but few fruits and destructive insects or diseases. Third, transporting plants flowers. Thin Garden Crops and Flowers across international borders and It may seem wasteful to thin some state lines without having garden crops and flowers, but it -them inspected can be illegal. pays off in the end. If you see a plant you’d like to Thinning allows the remaining have, find out what it is. When plants room to develop properly. you come home, check with your Thin when plants are small and local landscape nurseryman and the soil is moist to avoid injuring see whether it Will grow here and the plants that are left. if you can get it commercially. Check Plant Containers Often This will greatly increase your Plants grown outdoors in chances of acquiring a healthy, containers dry out quickly, so problem-free plant that will grow Michigan State University here successfully. horticulturists advice checking Try Out Landscape Changes them often and watering as It’s hard to move a tree after needed. you’ve planted it or change the Check too, for insect pests, they location of a walkway after the suggest. Treat problems as soon concrete is poured. So cure these as you become aware of them, to landscape mistakes with keep them from getting out of .prevention. control. Before you make a permanent change in your landscape, , try it out in some way to be sure it’s what you want. Mark proposed changes with stakes and string or a length of garden hose. Or take a picture of your home, blow it up to an 8 x 10 and draw proposed changes on a clear plastic overlay. You can also project a slide of the property onto a blackboard or large sheet ofpaper and sketch in changes you' think you’d like. All this calls for a little imagination, of course. After all, a row of stakes and string doesn’t look a lot like a patio or a hedge. But they’re a lot easier to pick up and move if you decide you don’t like what you see. This article was furnished by Valley News the Barry County Cooperative , -Nashville, Mich. Extension Service. For more information contact the Ex­ tension Service office in Hastings, 301 S. Mich. Ave.,’ Ph. 948-8039. Control Asparagus Beetles For strong, healthy asparagus plants next year, control asparagus beetles now. Michigan State University Extension entomologists point out that asparagus beetles can completely defoliate asparagus plants. The fohage produces the food that is stored in the plant roots to provide for next year’s growth. Loss of the foliage weakens the plants and reduces next year’s yield. Water Early in the Day Maybe worms aren't exactly your cup of tea. But when it comes to watering the garden, being an early bird pays off. Foliage that remains wet for long periods of time is extremely susceptible to disease. Plants watered late in the day tend to remain wet through the night, giving disease organisms a long time to get established. Plants watered early in the day, however, soon dry off, minimizing the chance that in­ fection will occur. Fertilize Asparagus For good yields next year, fertilize asparagus in June. Fertilizing now helps roots store nutrients for next year’s Eighteen classmates and their Jones, Nashville; Robert Oaster, families enjoyed a potluck dinner Nashville; Darrell Avery, at Wm. Hampton’s home on M-66 Coldwater; William Swift, Nash on June 12. The afternoon and ville; Marilyn (Stanton) Olm­ evening were spent talking over stead, Lawton; James Alderson, old times; getting reacquainted, "Hastings; Darold Crandall, Battle Creek; Robert Varney, and seeifig pictures. The class of 40 graduated from Nashville; Lyle Varney, Nash­ Nashville W.K. Kellogg school in ville; Bernita (Cogswell) Mc­ 1947. Three members of the class Donald, Lansing; Robert Reid, have died - Stewart Lofdahle, Jr., Scottsville; Betty (Wightman) Gaylord Barnes and Franklin Lucchese, Cassopolis; Gene Baker. Wyant, Nashville; Eva (Pen­ The eighteen class members nington) Hampton, Nashville. who came to this reunion were: Mrs. Olith Hamilton, our class Doris (Higdon) Hazelton, advisor, spent the day with us Florida; Mary 1 Pennock, and Marvin Ten Elshof, prin­ Hastings; Marshall Greenleaf, cipal, called and talked with Hastings; Barbara (Swift) ever one. Greenleaf, Hastings; Harry NOTICE Because of July 4th being celebrated on Monday, July 4, all display ads must be in by Friday, July 1st, at 5 p.m. and classified ads by Saturday,- July 2nd, at 1:00 P.M. Maple P.O. Box A HORN FLY PROOF uitii Purina STOCK SPRA Y SPECIAL MOVING - MUST SELL: New lawn mower, $45.00. Snowmobile suit, $25.00. 3203 Eckart Rd., Freeport. FOR SALE: 1976 Chevrolet, standard 6, under 7000 miles, heavy duty springs, mirrors, step bumper, fully undercoated. Ph. 948-2160 Hastings. FOR SALE: Dehumidifier, used one season, $50. Ph. 945-3368 Hastings. RUMMAGE SALE: Tuesday & Wednesday, June 28 & 29, sofa, chair, double sink, clothing and misc. Out N. Broadway, toward Freeport, 2nd house on W. Sisson. Purina Stock Spray Special is made with two powerful killers to knock out many strains of flies resistant to one insecticide. Provides long-lasting repellent' action, too, whether you dip or spray. z FOR SALE: 14 ft. Venture cap Catamaren sailboat, in good condition, $550.00. Ph. 374-3592 Lake Odessa. See us for Purina Stock Spray Special - a t.op spray for cattle on range, pasture, or feedlot. FOR SALE: Arabian gelding, 4 years old, 14.2 hands, trained and ready to show including costume. Ph. 671-5449 Hickory Corners. FARMER'S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 GARAGE SALE: Tues., Wed., Thurs., & Fri., from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. at 8125 W. State Rd., Mid­ dleville. FOR SALE: 15 h.p.Evinrude outboard motor, 1956, with tank, runs good, $125.00. Ph. 948-8956 Hastings. FOR SALE: 1965 Palace mobile home, in good condition, some new water pipes, extra fuse box, 6 x 8 annex, Arctic Cat snowmobile, 1969, 305, with new track. Call 517-566-8271 Sunfield. By Marylou Blosser, RN Home Safety Deaths from accidents in many areas of the world are exceeded only by deaths from cardiac disease and cancer. Many of these accidents hap­ pen at home. Awareness of dangers in the home and recommenda­ tions for safety„ instructions are everyone’s responsibility Householders should try to make their own home as free from hazards as possible. Injuries associated with falls are high on the accident list. Prevention? 1. Have a secure handrail on all stairs. 2. Make sure stairs are well lighted. 3. Keep stairs clear of all obstructions. 4. Observe proper design of basement stairs. They should not he too steep but should have a moderate slope. 5. Mend all dress hems and cuffs of pants. Hems or pants cuffs that sag can cause one to trip. 6. Be selective in the use of floor polish. Floors should not be so highly polished that they are slippery. 7. Avoid .scatter rugs that do not have nonskid pads under them. 8. Use nonslip pads in the bathtub and a nearby safety rail helps prevent skidding when the feet are wet. Safety precautions are es- pecially important when a person is over 65. Elderly people may lose their balance, have poor vision. More com­ mon-sense safety tips are: Don’t stand when you feel faint or dizzy. Tape all electric extension cords to the wall to keep from tripping over them. Wear shoes with rubber soles. Many fires are started each year by the careless use of matches,'and smoking in bed results in many deaths each year. Every home should have a fire extinguisher. Drug poisoning in adults often results from the theory that if one pill is good, many must be better! Medications from your doctor are pre­ scribed according to your own particular need. Follow care­ fully the physician’s instruc­ tions on the label. If you are under a physician’s care, do not take any medication, not even the nonprescription type, without telling him. Everyone needs to take the time and effort to study the conditions in his own home, to reduce the toll of accidents. 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LIMIT 1. 1 COUPON EXPIRES JULY 3, 3 1977. 1977 Johnny’s Food Mart � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-07-06.pdf 62f9ffdf3a4b49dfd14cf6f384bac113 PDF Text Text STINGS PUBLIC Ufi 111 1 CHOCCW M3TUKS. W1CIM BUCK UAT1 PAID U.S. POSTAGE Hastings, Michigan Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Hastings, JVJI 49058 * 49058 PERMIT NO. 7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 112 E. Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Volume 105 No. 8 - Wednesday July 6,1977 Antique gasoline engine show to be at Charlton Park July 9 and 10 Antique gasoline engines will Several unique engines will be be cranked into action Saturday included in the show. These in­ and Sunday, July 9 and 10 at the clude a 1897 Olds Flame Ignitor, sixth annual Antique Gasoline dceusigenaed by R. sE. Oamldse ogf nREoOr, Engine Show at Charlton Park, Hastings. The show will illuminate the impact of the mechanical revolution of the late 19th century on rural America. That’s when horsepower generated by steam and gasoline engines took over from the four-footed kind, and America became, the wonder of the industrial and agricultural worlds. Equipment that the engines will be operating includes corn grinders and shelters, grist mills, buzz saws and drag saws. Wood shingles will be turned out with power furnished by a 1925 Baker Threshing Steam Engine. and Oldsmobile fame andd a Rumely Oil-Pull Tractor built in Battle Creek by a company that became part of Allis-Calmers. There’s a fully restored 1935 D. John Deere tractor on hand and an ancient 1916 Avery tractor will be running. It is one of the very few of this make still in operation. Gasoline power made life a little easier for the ladies at the turn of the century, too, as evidenced by the primitive washing machines that are part of the display. A Flea Market including a general line of housewares and crafts will be included in the activities. Daily events will include an Antique Tractor Parade at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., followed by a Quick-Start Competition, a Slow Race to determine which tractor can deliver power at the slowest speed and a thrilling Tractor Teeter-Totter contest. New competitive events this year include Ba loon Breaking and Wagon Backing contests. All events occur in the park’s authentic Michigan village of the children under 12. Charlton Park is a unique late 19th century that has been re­ constructed on the banks of the complex and truly at its best Thornapple River, just off High­ when the old village comes to life, way M-79 between Hastings and awakened by the pop-pops, putNashville. Picnic and recreation puts and roars that propelled the into unrivalled areas are part of the complex. country Admission to the all-day event is productivity less than a century $2.00 for adults, fifty cents for ago. Gasoline engine enthusiasts like Max Coats (left) and Dick Wilcox, shown here at last year's Antique Gasoline Engine Show, will join with thousands of spectators at Charlton Park this weekend. Several events and a flea market will highlight the weekend. (Reminder Photo) Horseshoe pitchers come from all over lower Michigan for Tournament, Saturday Thirty-one people participated in the Wolverine State Horseshoe Pitching Association Tournament in Nashville, Saturday, July 2. The pitching enthusiasts came from as far away as Detroit, Mt. Clemons, Sterling Heights, Lansing and Jackson. More participants were expected cted to be in attendance for the tournaments Sunday and Monday, July 3 and 4- ,n Nashville. Nearly one dozen trailers housing the pitchers and their families had set up camp in Putnam Park for the entire weekend. (Maple Valley News photo) The wolverine State Horseshoe Pitchers Association hold tournaments throughout lower Michigan all summer. Members of the association from Nashville are Lyle French, Jim Jarman, Ron Taylor and Dale Thompson. �State Senate passes legislation to rule out Michigan as site for radioactive waste materials— Cheryl Keech attends young people's citizenship seminar Cheryl Keech (left) of Nashville, along with Jenny Wing of Bellevue & Kathy Wrubel of Woodland, were among 220 Michigan teenagers attending the 14th annual Young People's Citizenship Seminar, June 20-24, sponsored jointly by Michigan Farm Bureau of Lansing and its member county organizations. The week long seminar at Albion College emphasized the free enterprise system, the American political scene and democracy. (Photo supplied) Trickle irrigation saves water, work The usual advice on watering amount to a lot of water. your garden is to apply enough You can get good crop water once a week to wet the soil production and save water, too, to a depth of six inches. If your by installing a trickle irrigation garden is very big, this can system. 20W Foster Grant Sunglasses If you're in the Sun, protect yourself with: Hawaiian Tropic Sun aids • Tanning lotions • Oils • Creams \ • and Blends Simon Pharmacy 207 N. MAIN in NASHVILLE BATH ENSEMBLE Assorted velours and terrys hoose from solids and prints Trickle irrigation uses small amounts of water applied at low pressure to limited areas to prevent moisture deficiency in plants. A main line - usually one-half inch plastic pipe - runs from the outdoor faucet to the garden. There, a flow-regulating valve governs the quantity of water delivered to the rows. Water may be applied to plants by means of tiny plastic tubes or flexible hoses made of black plastic film. The microtubes emit a trickle of water around the roots of each plant or on each hill at a rate of one gallon per hour. The hoses produce a continuours wetted strip. An alternative to flow­ regulating valves and nicrotubes is pressure compensating emitters that release water at a rate of one or two gallons per hour. They operate at household pressures, and if spaced at twofoot intervals along the row, they should provide adequate wetting. It takes much less water to meet plants’ needs than you may think. With trickle irrigation you apply just enough water exactly where it’s needed. If you use a sprinkling system or hand-held hose, you waste a lot of water on the areas between rows where desirable plants can’t use it. Because trickle irrigation wets only the soil immediately around crops, the areas between rows stay dry and accessible. They also tend to remain relatively weedless. When and how long a trickle irrigation system needs to run depends on the weather, the moisture-holding capacity of the soil and the crops grown. When rainfall is adequate - one inch or more per week - you need not operate the system at all. During dry times, one hour per day is probably adequate. More water may be needed if the garden soil is sandy or the crops are large. Thomas Taylor receives Master’s degree from WMU Your Choice: Bath Towe Hand Towe $244 WashClot 84c $154 4 Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 Thomas Edwin Taylor of 603 S. State Street, Nashville, was among the official list of 380 persons who received master’s and specialist’s degrees from Western Michigan University at its recent commencement, it was announced by Dr. Sidney Dykstra, acting dean, WMU Graduate College. Taylor received a master of arts degree. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. The State Senate today passed legislation designed to rule out the possibility of Michigan becoming a disposal site for radioactive waste. Senate Republican Leader Bob Davis of Gaylord sponsored the measure (Substitute SB 144) which simply states that radioactive wastes may not be stored or disposed of in Michigan. His bill was one of a package of nuclear waste bills. The other bills (SBs 153, 688, 689, 690) prohibit the U.S. Government from condemning federally-owned properties or acquiring land in the state, which would be used for storage, deposit or dumping of radioactive wastes. “This package of bills gives the state attorney general the tools he needs to fight the federal government to the U.S. Supreme Court, if necessary,” Davis said. “Hopefully, this legislation will deter ERDA (U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration) from con­ sidering Michigan as a site any longer,” he said. The need for legislation arose when a Congressional sub­ committee report called ERDA’s promise of gubernatorial veto power “carefully contrived and misleading double-talk.” At­ torney General Frank Kelley said the state’s chances of success in a -court battle would be substantial if legislation were on the books giving the state regulatory powers over a dump site. “I think we’ve made our point very clear to the federal government,” Davis said. “They will NOT use Michigan as a dump for deadly garbage.” The bills will now go to the State House of Representatives where action is expected to be taken in the fall. V.B.S. AT Maple Grove Bible church starts * Vacation Bible School at Maple Grove Bible Church will begin Monday, July 11. The church is located 5 miles south of Nashville on M-66 and Ms mile east on Cloverdale Road. The theme for this year is “A Man Who Believed God.”’ Sessions will be held each morning, Monday through Friday, from 9:45-11:30. The school will close with a program on Friday evening, July 15, at 8 o'clock. Everyone is in­ vited. For more information or transportation, call Pastor Marvin Potter at 852-0861. Clean your carpet faster and better with Steamex: « penetrate to ground-in dirt and old shampoo, yet are harmless to carpet fibers. (5) Steamex solutions work to loosen and lift out carpet underdirt Ren the pro rrenmEx carpet cleaner a Peavt^y company 6 power jets get the dirt other methods don’t reach! (3)Powerful Steamex suction draws dirt and solution into plastic tube—so you can see when carpet is thoroughly clean Restores fibers to upright position. And your carpet dries quickly. Do it yourself and save! Rent a Steamex It’s as simple to use as a vacuum Gives professional results Freshen and beautify your carpet Add years to its life For rental ^location nearest you call telephone number below STEAMt-x is a RegiMe'ed Sen. & i*a<le Ma STEAMFX ulil.ze-i Hilt WatV' E uact-oii Pr Nashville Sentry Hardware Nashville, Michigan PH. (517) 852-0713 �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Wednesday July 6,1977 - Page 3 Area women receive College Week scholarships Several area women received scholarships to attend College Week at Michigan State University June 20-23. Seated, left to right, are: ^Aary Carpenter, Hastings; Alice Wheeler, Alto; Tecla Snow, Nashville. Standing, left to Tight: Barbara Carpenter, Delton, Carol Potter, FreeportMargaret Ashcraft, Nashville; Marilyn Keagle, Delton; and Trevadon Culler, Nashville. KCC summer theatre presents “The boy friend" . . .as high as an elephant's eye? The farmer's old adage, "Knee high by the 4th of July" is an understatement to say the least when considering Sandy Rogers' corn in his garden at Mead-O-Acres Trailer Park near Thornapple Lake. Here Sandy, along with stepsons, Jeff and Greg, measures the corn to be over five-and-onehalf feet tall. Sandy attributes a mistake on his part to be one of the reasons of the corns' exceptional growth. He said he put 50 lbs. of fertilizer on the garden which is 25 yards long and 5 yards wide. "If it wasn't for my Wife (Judy) planting it," said Sandy, "we wouldn't even have the garden. It was her idea." (Maple Valley News photo) Princess Soya tells Legislature of importance of Soybean industry The daughter of a Dansville soybean grower spoke to the Michigan Legislature Monday night (June 27) about the im­ portance of Michigan’s soybean industry and the role of the state soybean programs. Tamarra Sheathelm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Sheathelm, addressed the legislature in one of her first official actions as Michigan’s new Princess Soya. She spoke in support of resolutions introduced by Rep. Tom Sharpe and Sen. Richard Allen on the importance of the soybean industry in Michigan. As the official representative of the Michigan Soybean Association (MSA), Miss Sheathelm explained the goals of that organization. “The Michigan Soybean Association works closely with the American Soybean Association in a three-pronged approach to a profitable soybean industry,” she said. “That ap­ proach includes worldwide market development to increase demand for our product, soybean research to cut costs and improve yields, and legislative action to give soybean growers a voice in government decisions affecting their livelihood.” The soybean spokeswoman also said MSA played an active role in introducing a soybean checkoff program to Michigan last fall. “This new program, which provides farmer funding for research and market develop­ ment, is one more way we are working to improve the soybean industry in our state,” she said. Miss Sheathelm said the MSA’s main goal in the legislative area is to keep legislators informed about the soybean situation so they will have current in­ formation when making policy decisions affecting soybean growers. The Kellogg Community College Summer Theatre will present the musical, “The Boy Friend”, at 8 p.m. on July 15, 16 and 30 in the KCC Campus Theatre. Adding a new dimension to the performance will be the guest appearance of Ciro Vitale in the role of “Tony” on July 15 and 16. Vitale is an accomplished actor, dancer and singer and has acted in over 25 shows in the Detroit area. He has appeared in “Promises, Promises”, “Goerge M”, “The Music Man”, “Ap­ plause” and “Cabaret”. Vitale holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre from Wayne State University and will be in residence at KCC July 11 to 16. Under the direction of Bill Wallace, “The Boy Friend” will also feature Lynn Baber, Trina Beatty, Shelli Burton, Gary Cuyler, Julie Eberhart, Jerry Figliuzzi, Dave Frederick, Susie Gal, Nancy Himes, Betsy Klopp, Jon Koteles, Dannie Lucas, Nita McElduff, Ed Sammons, Joanie Skidmore, Linda Skidmore, Doug Stanton and Fouad Zaeiter. Peter Colburn, a graduate of KCC, will be the understudy for “Tony”. Reservations can be made for any of the performances by calling KCC at 965-3931. Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads Linda Furlong earns degree from Ferris Linda Furlong of Nashville received a Bachelor of Science degree in Math Education with distinction from Ferris State College at the traditional com­ mencement exercises Saturday, May 21. Action Ads UPSTAIRS APARTMENT FOR RENT. Refrigerator and stove furnished, $150 a month including utilities. Older couple preferred. No pets or children. References and deposit. Ready August 1. Ph. 852-9735, 224 Sherman St., Nash­ ville. Best wishes to all the Maple Valley Softball Teams! $50 Flies can rob the average cow of $50 worth of milk • each summer! Get low-cost fly protection. Ask us for PURINA DAIRY SPRAYS to kill flies and keep them away. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings Ph. 945-9926 I | ■ PURINA II HEALTH i productsI From the Trumble Agency Team Front row left to right: Connie Childs, Ann Ewing, Mary Trumble, Rose Formaz, Kaye Sargent, Sheila Cowell, Vivian Wireman, Brenda Downing. Back row left to right: Stan Trumble, sponsor; Don Blakely, head coach; Teresa Jones, Glenna MacDonald, Lynn Blakely, Susan Dormer, Pam White, Debbie Huckendubler, Nancy Ashley, Don Goorhouse, Asst, coach. Missing from photo are Tony Childs, scorekeeper; Cindy Davis, Becky Cowell, and Carolyn Halliwill. Auto Owners Insurance 178 S. Main, Vermontville Ph. 726-0634 �The Maple Volley Newi, Nashville, Wednesday July 6.1977 ■ Page 4 Ladies play exciting brand of softball Noshville and Vermontville women are as actively involved in softball as the men in the Maple Valley Softball Association. The ladies put on quite a show and deliver many exciting moments for the spectators Tuesday evenings behind the high school. (Maple Volley News photo) Health tip from American Medical Association Summer health hazards, avoid them Winter is commonly the time for colds and flu and sneezes. But there are some diseases and accidents that do their worst in hot weather. Some of these are obvious. Sun strokes and heat strokes are to occur in July and more likely l August than in January. Too much exposure and too much exercise in the hot sun may produce sun stroke. Prolonged excessive heat, either in or out of doors, can cause heat stroke. In either case it is important to keep the victim cool and call a physician at once. Sunburn has hospitalized many a vacationer. Everyone should know, says the American Medical Association, that gradual exposure to the sun,,t beginning with a few minutes a day, is the recommended course. But many of us forget to watch the clock and to take precautions against sunburn in the excitement of the first day at camp or at the seashore. The bacteria that cause diarrhea and stomach upsets multiply much faster in lukewarm foods, and it’s im- portant to keep cold foods in disinfectant tablets. If there are horses or cows refrigeration and to keep hot around, there is likely to be foods hot. Swiming is fine exercise and tetanus. Tetanus (lockjaw) is also is good for cooling off on a very serious. It can be prevented hot day. Those with sinus or ear by injection of tetanus toxoid. If trouble should be careful about your family hasn’t had tetanus swimming. Swimmers should boosters recently, get your shots make certain that the water is before going to the country. Flies, roaches, mosquitoes and safe from pollution. A clear mountain stream may look at- ticks are troublesome in the hot tractive. It also may be loaded months. Insecticides and screens with germs. And there still are usually can keep them under cases of typhoid and disentery control. In tick country it is from drinking untreated water. important to make a close Campers can disinfect water by examination after disrobing and boiling or by commercial remove all ticks. Now's the time to enter the 1977 AAichigan State Fair Entry forms for the 1977 Michigan State Fair are rolling off the presses and Fair officials say they hope to surpass the record-breaking number of 1976 entries. Anyone who wishes to enter an exhibit in the 1977 State Fair can obtain a premium list and entry forms by writing the Michigan Auto Service Center TRANSMISSION REPAIRS MAJOR OVERHAULS ELECTRICAL WORK • BODY & BUMP SERVICE -- Mlch £ • BRAKES - GASOLINE • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville 'Ph.]726-0569^ State Fairgrounds, Detroit 48203, or by calling (313) 368-1000. Specify which of six premium books is needed. The six premium books cover Horse Shows; Livestock; Poultry, Rabbits, Pigeons and Cavies; Agriculture, Hor­ ticulture and Floriculture; Community Arts and Fine Arts. Persons who have entered exhibits in the Fair during the past five years will receive the entry forms by mail without asking for them. Deadline for returning entries in all categories except the horse shows is August 1. The horse show entries will close on July 25. The 11-day Michigan State Fair will run from August 26 through September 5 (Labor Day) this year. Admission is $3 for adults. Children under 12, ac­ companied by an adult, .will be admitted free throughout the Fair. Admission for those 12 and over, including adults, will be $3. Fair organizers say they hope to surpass last year’s Fair, which was “a real barnburner,” ac­ cording to General Manager Lester Lund. That Fair broke records for entries, gate revenue and profits. The Michigan State Fair, which was founded in 1849, is the oldest state fair in the nation. Mary Ida Fox of Vermontville and Jerry Greenwood of Odessa, Texas, were united in marriage March 25, in Wesley United Methodist Church in Corpus Christi, Texas. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Fox of Ver­ montville, and the groom is the son of Mrs. Velma Ewing of Story, Arkansas. Miss Lizabeth Fox of Ver­ montville, sister of the bride, was, maid of honor. Miss Anne Marie Fox of Corpus Christi, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Bob Greenwood of Odessa, the groom’s brother, was best man. Don McCreary of Corpus Christi was groomsman. The reception was held in the church reception hall following the wedding. The couple visited New Orleans before boarding ship for a Carribean honeymoon. They will reside in Corpus Christi. Ph. 945-9554 for Action-Ads 8-hp Tractor The John Deere 100 Tractor comes with a 34-inch mower, a 3-speed transmission with a,neutral start system for safety, color-coded controls for easy use, padded seat for comfort, and fully enclosed engine for quiet riding. Optional attach­ ments include a front blade and a snow thrower. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 to 5:30 / Sat. 7:30 to 4 p.m. Action-Ads FOR SALE: 1974 380 GT Suzuki, 1975 250 SX Harley Davidson. Both in Mint Condition. Call 852­ 9467 or 726-0245. i«W Sales LAKE ODESSA, MICHIGAN...PHONE 374-8835 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday July $,1977- Page 5 Bluegrass music is coming to Charlton Park Sunday July 24th Bluegrass music is coming home again to Charlton Park on Sunday, July 24. The pure, oldtimey sounds that drifted north from the Appalachians and the Ozarks blend perfectly with the rustic heritage of the park’s restored 1850’s village. The music at the Thornapple Bluegrass Music Festival begins at 12:30 p.m., featuring wellknown area bands such as Sweet Corn, Cabbage Crik, Hor­ sefeathers and The Williams Family. Bluegrass is a music that has picked up a growing momentum in the last few years in Michigan. Bluegrass festivals have been popping up here and there across the state. The songs of bluegrass can sound as lonesome as the train whistle winding through an Appalachian valley; the har­ monies are simple, smooth and tight. But bluegrass, unlike many other music types, can quickly turn to a fast-moving, harddriving, up-tempo that makes feet stomp, spoons clack and hands clap. Bluegrass is crisp and clean. “Bluegrass makes you feel The Sweet Corn String Band, a popular group from Kalamazoo, will be appearing at the Thornapple Bluegrass Music Festival, July 24th, at Charlton Park for their third year. The band blends a unique mosaic of music ranging from the traditional melodies of the early American mountain folks to the high-powered excitement of contemporary bluegrass. Members of the band are (left to right) Mark Sahlgren top, Par Mertaugh, Dick Atwell and Bill Halsey Photo Photo supplied supplied good whether you’re singing it or listening to it,” Tim King, festival co-chairman says. “The words are simple - about love, or grief, or home - and the har­ monies are basic. The songs sound hohest and people like that.” It’s a fact that growing num­ bers of people do like bluegrass. New groups are always forming and festivals have exploded in attendance. The Stringbean Memorial Festival in Charlotte grew from about 200 people in 1972 to over 6,000 attending in 1976 and 1977. More than 4,000 at­ tended the Thomapple Bluegrass Music Festival at Charlton Park last year and several thousand more are expected this year. Those who were at the park’s first two festivals agree that the music is in close harmony with the Historical Village. Few things could be more complementary than listening to the mountain songs that were handed from generation to generation while examining a hand-hewn log at the carpenter’s shop or watching a blacksmith shape red hot metal into a nail or horseshoe. “I think what has attracted people to bluegrass is much the same as the things that bring people to Charlton Park,” Frank Walsh, park director says. “Here, we’re trying to give people a sense of their heritage, show them their roots. That’s what bluegrass does.” Bluegrass music has been reaching out to an array of personalities and age groups. Folks from five to 65 will be on hand at Charlton Park. "To me, it’s easier to say what bluegrass isn’t than what it is,” Mark Feldpausch, chairman of the 1976 festival, has said. “It isn’t country-western. It’s not electric or rock. I know that it is a mix of the old-time mountain songs and modern acoustic in­ struments.” A surprising fact about bluegrass is that most of the people involved are not professionals. Festivals are being organized by people who are in it for fun, and most times the performers return on Monday morning to their homes and everyday jobs. Groups featured at Charlton Park are made up of people who devote their weekdays to careers and weekends to bluegrass. But, they are serious about their music. Most of their spare time goes to practicing. They develop the same professionalism as the top touring tourng bluegrass uegrass musicians muscans and are known for quality performances. M M Festival promoters invite people to “Come out and breathe the fresh music.” Nestled on the banks of the Thornapple River, Charlton Park is the perfect home for bluegrass. The music begins at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 24. For $2.50 for adults and 50 cents for children, you can listen to some of the best that bluegrass has to offer, tour a restored stagecoach inn, see an excellent collection of artifacts in the museum and walk into the past at the one room schoolhouse and the village church. Bring a picnic lunch and relax along the riverbanks. Take advantage of the swimming beach and acres of recreation facilities. Charlton Park is located at 2545 । S. Charlton Park Rd., off M-79, : east of Hastings. Phone (616) 945­ | 3775. M===;M==X== in air conditioned comfort Beauty Shop Hours Monday thru Tuesday.. 9a.m. to 4:30 Wednesday thru Thursday .... 9 to 5 Friday........................................... 9 to 7 Saturday....................... 9 to 5 Open Evenings by appointment only! Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0330 h n rr ' rr r — ir We welcome to our staff, Barbara Sandbrook and Joy Neff who are professionally trained in the sale and financing of Real Estate. Please call our representatives in your area to serve your needs. CALL US TODAY! RAIN STORAGE Barbara Sandbrook Nashville Wheat Drying, Buying and Storage Facilities. BATTLE CREEK - Waubascon Rd. 3 bedroom, 2 story home, large lot, home has a new roof, 1 Vi car garage. Possible FHA-VA terms. Call Dolores Eichler (616) 962-2989. 69 ACRES - Sportsman's Paradise, creek frontage, spring wild land with old farm house. Escape for a weekend to this semi­ isolated paradise. Abundant wild life. Ph. Barbara Sandbrook (517) 852-0936. FARMER’S FEED CADILAC - 3 acre commercial & industrial site. 36x60. New heavy frame mill building. Modern utilities, ideal for a retirement home& hobby business. 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings BATTLE CREEK: 4 unit income building. All units occupied, excellent south side location, combination office and a partments. Land contract terms available. SERVICE PH. 945-9926 I■ ■ ■ ■ ■ PURINA — ■■ ■1 I HEALTH I ^L". ■ ■ PRODUCTS Our Mortgage Company has money available for FHA-VA Loans at ll/i% interest for qualified properties. CHARLOTTE 2 unit income building. Excellent chance to start an investment in real estate. Only $17,000 with land contract terms to qualified buyer. Ph. Joy Neff (517) 543-5037. Van Syckle • Realty • Since 1937 299 S.W. Capital Ave.Battle Creek, Mich. Phone (616) 962-5141 Charles Van Syckle (616)721-3295 Dolores Eichler 616)962-2989 Barbra Sandbrook (517) 852-0936 Joy Neff 17) 543-5037 �The Mople Volley New*. No*hv>»le. Wednesdoy July 6.1«77 - Page 6 Calendar of events Barry County Cooperative Extension Service July 7 - Michigan Forage Field Day. MSU Kellogg Farm, Hickory Corners. Tours 10 a.m. to 12 noon. 1 p.m. “Economics of Hay Making Systems and Marketing'*; 1:30 pm. machinery demonstrations; 7.30 p.m. evening tour. Machinery on display 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 7 - Bull Ring. 8 p.m.. Ex­ tension Office. Hastings. July » - Barry County Registered Holstein local show. Potluck lunch 11:30a.m. Show time 12:20 p.m. July 11 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. July 15 - District III Registered Holstein Show, Marshall. July 17-23 - Barry County Fair July 18 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office July 25 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office July 26 - Forage Field Day, Lake City July 27 State Farm Management Tour, Bay and Arenac Counties July 29 - State Registered Holstein Show. Centreville August 8 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office Action Ads FOR SALE: 2 Flat head V-8’s; Four 1942 Ford Vz ton pickup rims; also have 2 drums for front and rear backing plates. Also 1 complete Ford V-8 flathead in good condition and one flathead block and heads with racing cam, Muncie clutch. Also ‘42 Ford 3 speed truck transmission. Call 726-1114, ask for Rick. NOTICE TO ALL AUTO­ OWNERS POLICY HOLDERS: For local billing and service on your insurance call Trumble Agency. 726-0634. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) NOTICE The regular meeting of the Vermontville Village Council, scheduled for July 7, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held July 21. Ann Samann Village Clerk NOTICE To all Auto-owners Policy Holders, For local billing & service on your Insurance call Trumble Agency 726-0634 Vermontville Eaton Federal wins Nashville little league crown Eaton Federal Savings and Loan won the Nashville Little League championship hands down. The team lost its first outing, but went undefeated the rest of the way through the season, finishing with a 7-1 record. Members of the team are front row left to right, Rick Roberts, Tom DeGroot, Jim Symonds, Gary Reid, Steve Cardenas, and Bobby Brumm. Back row left to right, coach Jerry Brumm, Jeff Hosner, Jerry Gould, Jim Farah, Lee Lundquist, Tony Dunkleburger, Tony Reid, and coach Chuck Reid. Team members missing from photo are Mike Kelly and Pete Koetje. (Maple Valley News photo) Farmers ‘newsline’ available There’s a new quick way for Michigan farmers and agriculture related firms to get the latest crop, livestock, and economic information. It’s the Farmers’ Newsline and you can call toll-free any time during June, July, August and Sep­ tember. The Farmers’ Newsline is a service of the Michigan Crop Reporting Service and our main USDA office in Washington, D.C. The Farmers’ Newsline will carry a new 114 minute recorded summary of current national agricultural facts and figures every day. Call the Farmers’ Newsline day or night for a South End We Carry... 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FOR SALE: 1972 Honda Chopper, 500, 4 cylinder, many custom parts, low milage, $700. Call 852­ 9467. WORMS GET Purina* COLT and HORSE WORMER Most horses pick up worms on pasture. Worms sap vigor and pep, and you don’t know why. Be safe and sure. Ask us for Purina Colt and Horse Wormer. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings Ph. 945-9926 PURINA HEALTH PRODUCTS 16 oz. Our Newest Addition... The Winning Game is Now Here! timely report to help you keep upto-date on what’s happening in agriculture. The toll-free number is 1-800-424-7964. CUSTOM COMBINING: For all small grains. Trucking available. Glenn and Dale Augustine, Bellevue, Mich., 616­ 763-9957. (7-26) Plus Tax Food & Beverage 37 South Main in Nashville It is not unusual for persons to have special wishes for their own funeral - choice of funeral director clergyman, where funeral is to be held, pallbearers, music readings, type of casket and vault, etc. We can supply a form for your convenience, which can be filled out and left where it will be readily found. �tewfectto facet- cc&favi acet. st BIRTHDAY'^ 1CELEBRATION Nashville Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Association South Main St. - Nashville Phone 852-1830 jjj Come Help Us Celebrate!! ...and Registerfor the Mon., July 11 Free Drawing • Portable TV • Pronto Camera • Transistor Radio Register for the Drawing: Thursday, July 7 Friday, July 8 Saturday, July 9 Two Skateboards (You need not be present to win) □< * *■ ¥• Patty Rathburn Martha Stevens Dawn Mead [if We Thank You for your fine support during our First Year in business! 0?■ i/4/ O /0Z Stop and ta^e advantage ofour 514% Daily Interest 1 OC” 1/ /4 0/7 O Open: Mon. - EQUAL HOUSING Fit. 9:00 - 4:30 LENDER Saturday and Loan Association 9:00 * Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday July 6,1977 - Page 8 West Michigan fishing report, June 27 Water temperatures have stabilized in West Michigan and fishing success is on the upswing, reports West Michigan Tourist Association. For trout fishermen, the caddis hatch is in “full swing.” Following are south-to-north reports on fishing success compiled today by the tourist association from charter boat captains, sport shops and chambers of commerce: THREE RIVERS-Area lakes, particularly Corey, Pleasant and Fisher, are very good for Bluegills, trout and bass, reports the Chamber of Commerce. The St. Joseph river is producing very good catches of pike. Baits in­ clude worms, wigglers, crickets and artificial plugs. ST. JOSEPH—Fair to good fishing here is reported by Capt. Ben Yacobozzi of the Lady Jane. Catches are dominated by Lake trout and also include Coho and Chinook salmon, Steelhead and an occasional Brown trout. 55-95 ft. depths over 100-115 ft. of water are best bait areas. GRAND HAVEN-Despite foggy weekend weather, over 400 fish were taken by 65 boats in the 3rd annual Grand Haven Sport­ fishing Tournament, it is reported by the Chamber of Commerce. Fishermen were catching a variety of fish, at all depths, and using all kinds of bait. On the bayous and rivers, fishing has been good for Bass, Bluegills, Specks, and Catfish with Pike just fair. Perch on the pier have been “hot and cold.” MUSKEGON-Water tem­ peratures have stabilized, the fish are schooling, and fishing is “just great”, reports Capt. Ben Seehock of the Seahawk. Fishermen are landing some limit catches of Lake trout, Chinook salmon to 17 lbs., Rainbow trout to 10 lbs. and now the Coho salmon are here. Best lure has been a Heddon green tadpolly trolled 60 ft. down over a 100 ft. water depth. WHITEHALL-Fishing, particularly for Lake trout in the 4-14 lb. range, is “very, very good,” reports Capt. Eugene Kuhne of White Lake Fishing Fleet. Frequent limit catches are being taken. The area is also producing a few Chinook salmon and Perch are coming off the piers. Best action is over 60-120 ft. of water- down 40-75 ft.-on No. 3 yellow Dun, olive Dun, and small Manistee Wobblers. Two up­ Drakes. Bluegills are biting on coming area fishing contests: the worms and crickets. Night Eagles contest, July 9, and the fishing for Bass remains good. LUDDINGTON-Water temMichigan Steelheader’s Association tournament, July 15­ peratures have warmed and fishing is “very good” - best in 16. PENTWATER-Fishing here the afternoon, reports Tamarac has been good, particularly south Sport Fishing Dock. Catches are of the harbor off Juniper beach including Chinook salmon, to 25 and the Silver Lake sand dunes, lbs., Coho salmon, 8-10 lbs.; Lake reports the Chamber of Com­ . trout, 5-15 lbs., and Steelhead to merce. Some limit catches are 14 lbs. Fish are coming north of reported with Lake trout making Point Sable and south by the up the bulk of the catch along “Consumers” project at 30-65 ft. with Coho and Chinook salmon. depths, over 75-150 ft. of water. North off the “Consumers Best baits are yellow with black­ Project,” anglers are getting dot Kush spoons, chartreuse with good catches of Chinook. Some red-dot Flutter spoons and a fishermen wait until Consumers variety of J-plugs and Lucky releases water into the lake, then lures. Also at Ludington, Ed catch the salmon as they rush in Andersen of Pere Marquette to feed on the wounded alewives. Sports Center reports bass Plain white or black with dots fishing has picked up con­ siderably on area lakes and is have been best lure colors. BALDWIN-Caddis hatches are very good on Lincoln lake, now in “full swing” as area particularly for minnow, worm streams remain low and clear, and bobber fishermen, and is reports Ed’s Sport Shop. good on Hamlin Lake. Pike Fishermen are finding good night fishing has been steadily good. fishing for Browns using big flies. Fishing pressure on area streams The Pere Marquette, Baldwin, 15 light. FRANKFORT-From Frank­ and Little Manistee rivers are getting evening hatches of blue fort to Point Betsie, fish are The last thing you need is another lecture on how much good the 55 mph speed limit can do What you really need to know are the facts. Fact. If every­ body slowed down to 55, we’d save as much as eight and a half million gallons of gasoline a day. Fact. In 1975, 9400 fewer people were killed on our highways than in 1973, when speed limits were \ above 55. I, for one, think those are pretty good reasons. Quite a few of you obviously do, too. Because a lot of people have slowed down. But not everybody. My guess is that some of you have decided the 55 mph speed limit is some­ thing you can take or leave. It isn’t. It’s a law. With tickets and fines and all the rest. Just like any other law. And from where I sit, there’s just no way around it. The 55 mph speed limit can do a lot of good things for all of us. And it’s my job to make sure it gets the chance to work. Not just because it’s a good idea. But because it’s the law. It’s notjust a good idea. It’s the law. “really biting,” reports Capt. Mike Bradley of Sea Joy. Fish, mostly Lake trout, are being taken in 60-65 ft. of water on Clattertads or Fireplugs with Big John cowbells. Green and chartreuse have been best colors. Wire-line fishermen have been doing well using Johnson spoons. HONOR -Fishing in this area ranges from “hot” to “spotty,” reports Tom Stocklen of Riverside Canoes. Pike are “hot” on Platte lake and responding best to Daredevils and floater Rapalas. Panfishing, particularly for Rock bass, is very good: in the lower Platte river and Platte lake. Bass action has slowed down. There are plenty of Brown trout in Lake Michigan, but success has been spotty because of light fishing pressure. TRAVERSE CITY-The east and west bays of Grand Traverse Bay, according to the Chamber of Commerce, are producing Lake trout in 70 ft. of water on Fireplugs and Spring spoons, Brown trout in 40-50 ft. of water on Rapalas and Rebels and Small mouth bass in shallow water on night crawlers. Silver lake and Rapalas are very good for Walleyes and High lake is very good for Bluegills. A few Coho salmon and Whitefish are also coming in the bay. PETOSKEY-Lake trout fishing here has been excellent between Petoskey and Norwood, according to the Chamber of Commerce. Lake trolls and Fireplugs have been best baits at 40-50 ft. depths. Walleyes and Northerns have been especially good in Burt and Mullet lakes. Bass fishing has been good, and the Bluegills are back on beds 'making fishing great in shallow water. Trout fishing has been very good with night fishing good for Rainbows and Browns. CHARLEVOIX—Good to ex­ cellent fishing for Lake trout is reported by Capt. Lew Webb of Marine Charter Service. Lakers are hitting best at 60-90 ft. depths on yellow, chartreuse and blue and silver Fireplugs with beer can trolls. When David had open heart surgery not long ago, he needed six vital units of blood, type O Neg. All of it was obtained, processed and provided by the Red Cross blood center. We’re not the heroes of this lifesaving story (the six wonderful blood donors should get the medals). But we (and other voluntary blood cen­ ters) do need your con­ tinued support Blood, you know, doesn’t grow on trees. It comes from donors. Like you. And we need more people like you. Call your Red Cross or other voluntary blood center soon. Please. David Nairne counted onus. Wre counting on A public service of this newspaper. The U.S. Department of Transportation and The Advertising Council. Red Cross. The Good Neighbor. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday July 6,1977 - Page Michigan could have saved 47.5 million gallons of gas last year! Michigan motorists could have saved at least 47.5 million gallons of gasoline worth about $27.8 million in 1976 had they properly inflated their tires, the Tire In­ dustry Safety Council estimates. “The simple act of keeping the right amount of air in automobile tires will make an important contribution to energy con­ servation,” said Council Chairman Malcolm R. Lovell, Jr. “Proper inflation will benefit the car owner by saving both gasoline and tires.” Properly inflated tires can add five percent to gasoline mileage, or an extra mile per gallon, because they roll easier, ac­ cording to industry experts. The correct air pressure also extends tread wear, which in turn saves oil because many com­ ponents of tires come from crude oil, Lovell pointed out. It takes seven gallons of crude oil to make a tire, industry sources say. A study by the National Bureau of Standards shows that more than one out of four cars has at least one seriously underinflated tire. A seriously underinflated tire is four or more pounds of air pressure below the amount recommended by the vehicle manufacturer in the car owner’s manual. more than 4.8 billion gallons of gasoline were consumed by an estimated 5.7 million cars, trucks, buses and other vehicles in Michigan last year, according to the Federal Highway Ad­ ministration. The Council estimates that 80 percent of that amount - or 3.8 million gallons was used by automobiles. A five percent savings of that figure would be 190 million gallons. Thus the savings lost by onefourth of the Michigan drivers with underinflated tires would total 47.5 million gallons. Based on the recent average U.S. price of 58.6 cents per gallon, the loss due to inderinflation would amount to more than $27.8 million. The American Petroleum Institute says the entire U.S. consumes 100 billion gallons of gasoline a year - more than 1,000 gallons for every automobile on the road. A five percent savings on that amount of gas would come to at least 50 gallons for each car or a savings of at least' $29.30 per car annually on gas alone. “Overall, American motorists could save at least 800 million gallons of gasoline, or 41 million barrels of crude oil, a year if they would only inflate their tires with free air, Lovell said. “Total domestic demand for crude oil has been running about 20.2 million barrels a day. So the amount which could be saved by proper tire care would satisfy all the oil needs of the U.S. for two days. Free retirement plan book available from IRS service Employees who are not covered by a pension or retirement plan where they work can get a free booklet from the Internal Revenue Service outlining how to set up an in­ dividual retirement arrangement (IRA), the IRS said. IRS Publication 590, “Tax Information on Individual Retirement Savings Programs,” explains in simple language how qualified individuals can set up their own retirement plan and get a tax break at the same time. And this year, for the first time, non­ working spouses such as housewives, can establish their own IRA providing the working spouse has an IRA. The booklet also covers certain restrictions and limitations. Within certain limits, the money placed in an IRA and the interest or other income the money earns are not taxed until the individual begins making withdrawals. The minimum age for making withdrawals from an IRA is 59%, unless the owner becomes disabled before then. Most people, the IRS said, will realize a tax savings when with­ drawing the money because retirement usually places them in a lower income tax bracket. The tax treatment and restrictions of individual retirement arrangements are among the items discussed in IRS Publication 590, available from most local IRS offices. Watch out for summer heat! You can’t really beat the heat. Whether it’s the heat or the humidity, or both, it’s hot in almost all of the United States in July. After weeks of sweating and steaming, it’s not uncommon to find the heat is beginning to wear you down. You can’t do anything about the outside temperature. You can avoid it if you’re fortunate enough to work and live in air­ conditioned comfort, but it still will be hot outside. The American Medical Association points out that there are some things you can do to be more comfortable - things that can help you beat the heat. Stay out of the sun as much as possible, especially during the middle of the day when rays are hottest. Wear light, loose MtMBtR N^ALP Association - Founded 1885 clothing. The ladies have the edge over the men in this respect. Drink more liquids than usual, but take extra salt only on your physician’s advice, particularly ifyou have liver or kidney trouble or a heart condition. Take a shower or dip in the pool once or twice a day to cool off. Get plenty of rest and sleep. Eat your regular diet and don’t go overboard on cold cuts and salads, unless you like them anyway. Get up early in the morning to do your heavy work on the lawn or garden. Or work at dusk in the evening, but try to avoid heavy exertion during the hottest hours of the day. There is sound physical reason behind the siesta custom of the tropics. You need exercise in the summer as well as in the winter, but don’t overdo it, especially on extra hot days. Don’t overdo physical exertion, whether at work or at play. The more relaxed outdoor life of the summer months has many advantages to compensate for the heat. Stay relaxed and use common sense and you can beat the heat - at least somewhat. Maple Valley News ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★•A Nashville, Michigan. Published Weekly, Delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 2,700 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. For Notices, News items, Want-Ads Display Advertising­ Please Phone 945-9554 TODAY! ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ By Attorney General Frank J. Kelly Know your Michigan Law (This is a public service article explaining in general terms a provision of Michigan law. In­ dividuals who wish to determine the effect of any law upon their legal affairs should consult a private attorney.) Inflation is something that affects everyone adversely, but it is especially tough on those who live on fixed incomes, such as senior citizens. To help senior citizens deal with this problem, the state legislature had enacted two laws to ease the burden of property taxes on those 65 or older. The first law, which Michigan residents 65 and older have en­ joyed the benefits of for several years, gives an income tax credit for local property taxes assessed against their homesteads. The state tax law providing for this credit does not, however, apply to that portion of tax at­ tributable to special assessments levied for improvements such as streets, sidewalks, sewer, water, and lighting. Now the state legislature has taken action to deal with these special assessments. | As of January 1,1977, Michigan senior citizens whose household income does not exceed $6,000 may now defer the payment of special assessment taxes if they have been residents of the state and have owned and lived in their -homestead for at least a five year period. Under Act 437 of the Public Acts of 1976, homeowners who meet the above qualifications may apply to their local assessing officer for deferment of special assessment taxes, if their gross amount, exclusive of in­ terest, is $300 or more. The legislature has taken care that local units of government do not lose out under this plan. Deferred special assessment taxes are fully paid by the state from a special revolving fund and become a lien on the property. That lien then must be paid one year after the taxpayers death or when ownership of the homestead is conveyed or transferred. Inflation is not a pleasant pill for anyone to swallow, but these laws should help to ease its bitter taste for some of Michigan’s older citizens. Vacation health tips, exercise caution The traditional summer vacation of the American family is highly recommended by your doctor. The family needs to get away from customary home and office chores, forget day-to-day worries for a short time and generally get rejuvenated and ready to face another year. Whether your vacation will be a short trip to a nearby lake, camping out in a national park, a plane trip abroad, or what have you, there are a few things to keep in mind that will help avoid having the holiday spoiled by illness. Depending on where you’re goind, you may need some vaccination shots. Tetanus, certainly for anyone who expects to include some out-of-doors activities. Typhoid, if your journey includes areas where the water supply is uncertain. Ask your doctor about these, and possibly other immunizations. The American Medical Association suggests that you remind yourself to use common sense about your vacation diet. Many a family trip has been spoiled by too many roadside hamburgers and soft drinks. A sound rule while driving crosscountry is to eat lightly. Be cautious about heavy, rich meals, particularly if you’re not ac­ customed tn such fare at home. Know what sort of climate you will encounter at your vacation spot and dress accordingly. It can get cold in the mountains at night, even in midsummer. Good walking shoes are important to the travel wardrobe. If you wear glasses, take along an extra pair. Or at least a copy of your prescription. If you’re taking a regular medication, make certain of your supply before you leave. And, finally, don’t overdo it. Almost' no one other than a trained athlete is ready for 36 holes of golf or five sets of tennis under a broiling sun. Schedule your vacation to allow daily rest periods. Do most of the driving in the morning hours and stop for the day in early or mid-afternoon. Your vacation should be a holiday for rest and relaxation. It should not be a grind that necessitates another vacation to rest up from the vacation. Reach over 3,200 area homes with a ‘wantad’ in the Maple Valley News. Turn those unwanted, unused items into CASH. Phone TODAY! Call 945*9554 and place your 'wantads’, news items and display advertising, house to house in 'The Valley'. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday July 6.1977 - Page 10 Reigle sees unemployment as number one National spending priority— Senator Donald W. Riegle, Jr. (D-MI) today called on President Jimmy Carter to place as much “energy and imagination into solving the nation’s unem­ ployment problem” as was seen in his campaign for the presidency, and pledged his own personal cooperation. That suggestion was seconded by Senator Jacob K. Javits (RNY) today when the two legislators appeared with Labor Secretary Ray Marshall, to discuss “What Hope For Our Unemployed” on^the publicinterest forum ‘National Public Radio’ at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Riegle urged Carter to set the unemployment problem, and not programs such as the $92 billion B-l Bomber, at the top of the list of national spending priorities. “It ought to be national policy in this country that every person who is willing and able to work has a meaningful job,” he said. A key element in moving the country toward full employment, he said, is a ‘revitalization of the government’s relationship with business.’ All three panelists agreed that a “strong part- PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852*9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. & 3rd. 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People want to work,” he said. Riegle also called for an in- crease in the current $2.30 minimum wage. He described the living conditions resulting from a 40-hour work week at minimum .wage - after taxes, of living on $10 a day - as “impractical, not survivable. You can’t support a family on $10 a day. These wage earners must be provided with a liveable and adequate income,” he said. Senators Riegle and Javits, both members of a House-Senate conference committee on youth employment legislation, were instrumental in developing a program of targetting funds to relieve the “tragic waste unemployment of the nation’s most vital resource - our youth. The Youth Employment and Training Act of 1977 will establish (employment services for youth throughout the CETA program, create a young adult con­ servation corps similar to jobs programs of the 1930’s and local public works projects for youth employment. Social security office offers free information on social security records— People can get help, free of charge, in getting information from their social security record, according to Robert Fleminger, social security district manager in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “Some private organizations are charging fees to help people get information from Govern­ ment records,” Fleminger said. “But you don’t have to pay anyone to help you get in­ formation from your social security record. Any social security office will be glad to help you without charge.” Under the law, people generally can get information that’s under their name and social security number in records kept by the Social Security Ad­ ministration. “You must specify which system of records the in­ formation is in,” Fleminger said. “But people at any social security office will help you determine where the record you want is located. They’ll also tell you how to ask for the in­ formation you want.” Copies/of information that can be photo copied from social security records are free up to $25 worth - generally 250 pages, according to Fleminger. “Over that amount,” he said, “photo copies cost 10 cents a page. Copies of information that can’t be photo-copied are furnished at Cnmnillllltllliityv v AVvvlllS« i< cost.” People can find out how to get information from their social security record by calling, writing, or visiting any social security office. “Request for specific information must be made by a letter over your notarized signature - or in person after you’ve proved your iden­ tity,” Fleminger said. People can get a report of earnings credited to their social security number, free of charge, by filling out and mailing a “Request for Statement of Earnings” form that is available at any socia) security office. The Social Security Ad­ ministration iss an agency oof te mnstraton the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The oGrand Gfrfaicned isRapids R aatpi1d1s0 Msocial soiccihailgasecurity snecNu.rWity., A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative MARIJUANA BILL The House last Wednesday voted 48-53 to reverse its narrow passage one day before of a bill (H.B. 4603) ending jail sentences for possession of marijuana in amounts of one ounce or less. Reconsideration of the vote was requested and further action on the bill will probably be delayed until fall. NEW LEGISLATORS SWORN IN - Reps. Thomas Scott (DFlint) and Jack Kirksey (RLivonia) were sworn into office last week. The two won election to the House in special elections and bring the 110-member body back to full force. WETLANDS.. INVENTORY BILL - A long fought bill to preserve wetland areas in the state was unanimously approved last week by the House Con­ servation Committee. A similar enforcement bill passed the House last year, but was left to die in the Senate. HEALTH CODE =. During its final spring-session days, the House again approved a 450-page revision of Michigan’s public health code. HB 4070 is now in the Senate; it updates and moder­ nizes all of our state’s health laws, and was first passed by the House last session. BILL BARRAGE - Most of a large package of bills revising state-agency laws to conform with the new Open Meetings Act have been passed to date. Last Wednesday marked a high point: 33 bills were passed by the House in one day. Passage of each bill requires a roll-call vote. NON-RESIDENT TAX - Lastminute Senate action added an amendment to HB 4161, an ap­ propriations bill, which would remove city income taxes on non­ residents. However, it includes a requirement that cities be reimbursed by the state for the revenue so lost, so the total amount in question — some $28 million -- would still have to come from overall income taxes. PBB BILL Another lastminute question in the Senate was the passage of HB 4109, which requires testing of most Michigan dairy cattle bound for market, destruction of those with a certain amount of PBB, and payment to farmers for the destroyed livestock. Arguments centered on what level of detectable PBB should be required for destruction of livestock. SUMMER JOBS - Both houses have now approved SB 422, which provides $5 million for a 10-week summer job program for young people 15 to 21. The jobs will be conservation projects funded by the DNR and administered through regional parks and local governments. PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS The Senate this fall will consider HB 4394 and 5085, which the House recently approved to improve a 1974 law decriminalizing public intoxication. The bills limit the detention of public drunks, but retain drunk and disorderly conduct as a crime. Hickory Conors man Gary Craun earns degree from MSU eligible for trip to Scotland by shooting hole-in-one Gary Allen Craun of Laurence Highway, Vermontville, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Husbandry from Michigan State University June 11. Craun is a 1973 Maple Valley High School graduate. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs; Harry Craun of Vermontville. He will join the Federal Land Bank Association in July. Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Jack Flemming of 1256 phone number is 456-2241. Burlington, Hickory Corners, Mich., is eligible to win a free trip to Scotland and $1,000 as a result 25th Wedding of scoring a hole-in-one at the Anniversary to be held States Golf Club. Jack’s ace The children of Elon and Janice qualified him for the 17th annual Baker, 470 E. Main, Ver-- Rusty Nail Hole-in-One Sweepmontville, wish to invite all stakes, a national competition relatives and friends to help sponsored by the Drambuie of Edinburgh, celebrate the 25th Wedding Company Anniversary of their parents. An Scotland. The winner will be announced open house will be held July 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. at their home in early next year. Vermontville. DOCTOR'S ORDERS AI1 notices Should be delivered to Carl's by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. PLEASE: If you have old newspapers or glass take them to the pump house at Putnam Park. The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts re-cycle these items to get operating funds. The boys appreciate your help. If you need someone to pick up your papers call 852-6760. Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ By MARSHALL A. FALK, M.D. Dean, Chicago Medical School Body time is important Even without a watch on your wrist, your body would know what day and time it is. For instance, the men­ strual cycle is 28 days, the same period as the phases of the moon. Your body tem­ perature has a 2° variation, rising in the evening dark­ ness and at its lowest in the morning sun. Most people sleep when it is dark and are awake during daylight. You are happier at some times of day than others. Experiments at the Uni­ versity of Health Sciences/ The Chicago Medical School reveal that chemical proc­ esses at the most fundamen­ tal level, inside living cells, have daily rhythms, being active at some periods of the day and dormant at others. This indicates that drugs may be more effective in treating diseases at certain times of the day rather than at others. It would be eco­ nomic and elegant to hit a diseased organ when it is most vulnerable. 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SSS 99’ > > Johnny’s Food Mart � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-07-13.pdf 474d291fe7ac0718dda73d1cb0a407ed PDF Text Text MASTIN6S PIBUC LIBRARY NMTMB.MNM S*T« U L k*TAGg 49058 perami no. Zblished by J-Ad Graphics. Inc. E. Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) 105 No. 9 • Wednesday July 13. 1977 ‘Valley Views’ ... in and around the town Now that we're in the middle of summer, most people are preparing for vacations and have been indulging in some of their favorite outdoor activi­ ties. Maple Valley reporter-photographer Randy Northover asked several people in the 'Valley' what some of those favorite things were. Eaton Federal celebrates 1st birthday The people of Maple Valley and surrounding area helped the Nashville branch of Eaton Federal Savings and Loan celebrate its one year anniversary last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Winners of the prizes given away by Eaton Federal Savings and Loon were drawn on Monday at the branch office. The winners were Phyllis Allerding of 3063 Morgan Road, Nashville, the television set; Cindy Tefft of 206 S. Main, Nashville, the camera; and Thelma Mason of 182 Mason Road, Vermontville, the radio. Jeff Starring of 160 W. Main, Vermontville, and Sandy Snowden of 10621 Lawrence Highway, Nashville, won the skateboards. (Maple Valley News photo) Dry conditions hinder drop development JERRY JOHNSON BOBFUERI, SR. sweet cherries and strawberries, cultivating, and application of fertilizers and pesticides. CORN: Corn “leaf rolling” is occurring in many fields due to the hot, dry weather conditions. Early planted fields of com are waist high in many areas, while the average corn height Statewide is slightly over 20 in­ ches. This is 6 inches higher than last year’s 14 inches at this time of the year and 12 inches nor­ mally. SMALL GRAINS: The warm weather hastened winter wheat towards maturity as over 50 percent has turned yellow. This compares with 35 percent in 1976 and over 20 percent in the average year. Winter wheat harvest is starting in the southern counties and should move northward during the week. Oats are about 60 percent ’Headed with 03 percent turning ■yellow, compared with 50 percent headed and 01 percent turning yellow last year. Normally at this time, 30; percent are headed and 01 percent are turning yellow. Dry conditions are affecting plant height and head develop­ ment. Numerous oat fields are being cut for silage and hay. DRY BEANS AND SOYBEANS: Planting of dry beans is nearing completion as 95 percent are planted. Last year at this time, 80 percent were in arid normally slightly over 60 percent. The crop looks good, but is in dire need of rain. Some fields in the Saginaw area were replanted because of maggot damage. Soybeans generally look good and the early planted fields appear outstanding,- However, those seeded later under drier conditions are spotty. HAY AND PASTURE: With continuous dry weather, haying is proceeding along without in­ terruption. Over 80 percent of the first crop is in the bam A few "A nice shade tree, a nice cool drink, and re­ laxing. Then I get home and my wife says the house has to be painted, the garage has to be cleaned, the yard has to "Sitting in the park. I like to go out for steak dinners or something like that. I like to spend my time in town. I cut the grass once a week, and let me tell you, that's a big lawn out there." Conditions are extremely dry throughout most areas of Michigan and crops are suffering from the moisture shortage, according to the Michigan Crop Reporting Service. Average rainfall ranged from zero to onehalf inch, with most stations recording no rainfall during the week ending June 25. Irrigation equipment is operating continuously. Both surface and subsoil moisture are indicated as short. Pasture feed Supplies are very short and many pastures are dried up. The warm weather and clear days provided farmers with an average of 6 days suitable for farm work during the week. However, a few days of rain would be welcome. Main farm activities included dry bean planting, haying, harvesting Pennock building project reflects local involvement Persons passing the Pennock Hospital construction project will notice a building sign which was erected on Tuesday, July 5, 1977. This sign points out that “The project was financed locally without governmental funds”. The Board of Trustees of Pennock Hospital recommended this wording to reflect the local involvement in financing the Pennock project. The financing is from three local sources: 1) Building Fund Drive. 2) Hospital depreciation funds, and 3) financing by two local banks. Richard Fluke, Executive Director, stated that "In today’s world of seeking solution to problems by going to Lansing or Washington for funds, it is heartening to see that the entire financing for the hospital ex­ pansion and.remodeling project was acquired through local sources.” farmers are cutting second crop in the southern counties. Hay yields are below average and. with pasture feed supplies short Statewide, some livestock farmers are culling much closer to stretch feed supplies. As an Otsego County dairy farmer said, “I have just finished cutting my hay and it’s the worst I’ve har­ vested in twenty years.” FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: The sweet cherry harvest is moving along rapidly and is 2b percent complete. Yields and quality are mostly good. Tart be mowecL'the car has to be washed, the garden has to be weeded, and my fantasy of summer is shot." Continued on Page 7— Continued on page 3, col. 3 Senator Allen gives Tribute to Princess $oya State Senator Dick Allen (R-Alma) presents a special tribute to Princess Soya - Miss Tamarra Sheathelm of Dansville* Miss Sheathelm was elected to reign as the Michigan Soybean Association's Princess Soya and will represent the association at agricultural and civic functions including the Michigan Farm Expo, the State Fair, and Farmer's Week. She will also have the honor of competing in the National Princess Soya Contest to be held in Louisville, Kentucky-in August. (Photo Supplied) 7 �The Maple Vol4»y^ewRjpa**v'II^W*dnftsdoy July 13. 1977 - Page 2 ———!WW1 NJMU t.j------------------------ VermofTtvtlle News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger The high winds Friday left part of the town without electricity for several hours when the rest of the tree on Spring Street blew down, The other part of the tree caused the same trouble last year. The large north window of the hardware store was also blown out. Mrs. Lila Stevens, 84, had quite a scary experience on her first aeroplane ride last week. She was flying home from Milwaukee to Lansing. The plane kept getting lower and lower over Lake Michigan and finally turned back to Milwaukee where she was held up five hours, then flew in a bad electrical storm to Lansing where her grandaughter was waiting for her. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Bernice Curtis visited Mrs. Mae Curtis in Battle Crqek Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Curtis left Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gayton of Eaton Rapids for Buffalo, N.Y. where she will visit her grandson. She expects to fly home. Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Williams have sold their home on N. Ionia Road to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hart of Nashville. The Williams have a new mobile home on Brown Rd. Mrs. Ava Kroger, Mrs. Lois Fisher and Mrs. Bernice Adrion were supper guests of Mrs. Ethel Smith of Ionia and her sister Mrs. Blanche Foltz of Sunfield Wednesday. Mrs. Leta Nagle is spending a few days with the Lloyd Bartholomew family in Mecosta. Mrs. Jerry Nagle and girls drove her up Wednesday. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Mary Mykutuk attended a Senior Citizen leadership meeting at Grand Ledge High School on Thursday. This was a program planning session with the theme Potluck”, in “Beyond cooperation with the-Tri-County Office on Aging for Clinton, Ingham and Eaton Counties. Mrs. Kroger will attend a continuation meeting of this subject at Lansing Community College on July 7. Mrs. Adrion and Mrs. Fisher went to Jarvis Acres Saturday and brought their mother, Mrs. Gaut home for a few days, They all spent the 4th with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gaut and Mr. Harold Gaut in Jackson. The July Garden Club will meet with Mrs. Florence Benson at Benton Harbor on Monday, July 18. Meet at 9:30 A.M.' at the Congregational Church. Mrs. Ava Kroger attended the 48th Randall Reunion at Binder Park in Battle Creek on July 4, accompanied by Rev. and Mrs. Dave Johnson of Bellevue. Mr. and Mrs. Reinhart Zemke, Martha and Margreta returned recently from a trip to the U.P. They were supper guests one night -with Rev. and Mrs. Maunder, who also went with them to Copper Harbor. They found the Maunders in good health and much involved in civic affairs in Hancock. Fortunately, Rev. Maunder’s eyesight is about the same as when they left Vermontville and occasionally he accepts an invitation to preach. Mrs. Kate Snyder, Mrs. Her- NOTICE To all Auto-owners Policy Holders, For local billing & service on your Insurance call Trumble Agency 726-0634 Vermontville TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR LIMITED TIME fDI A|_ OFFER! SUHR hf NAMINS Multi-Vitamins with Minerals! 36-TABLET BOTTLE REGULAR s2.95 T VALUE! (LIMIT 1) Save now . . . 50c more off on your next purchase when you send for your SPECIAL COUPON Simon Pharmacy 207 N. MAIN in NASHVILLE mina Southern, Mr. and Mrs. Reinhart Zemke, Martha and Margreta Zemke visited Mabel Zemke and the Newell Gingell family in Brown City Sunday. Fiddler’s Festival: A bus load of Senior Citizens from the TriCounty area attended the Smithsville, Tennessee Jam­ boree this last weekend, and all reported a grand time. Mayor Gentry met the bus, climbed aboard and welcomed the group, told a good story and directed the driver to park the bus where the show could be seen and heard to a good advantage. The group had their picture taken with Mayor Gentry and were also on radio and T.V. This is an annual musical festival contest of fiddlers, banjo strummers, dulcimer players, harmonica players and gospel singing groups. It is estimated 50,000 were there from every state in the union. Many arts and erafts were exhibited. Saturday night the group attended the new country music show, Nashville Jamboree. Old Grand ‘Ole Opry stars were Webb Pierce, The Stoneman’s, Bill Philip and Speck Rhodes. Mrs. (Arthur) Olga Dean Roath, 76, of 2923 Crescent Ave., died Thursday (June 23) at a Lansing hospital after a long illness. A graduate of Charlotte high school, she was employed by Clifford Ward at the Charlotte Tribune for several years, and was a linotype operator at the Lansing State Journal. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, in Lansing, and the Auxiliary to World War I Barracks no. 228 in Clare. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Roberta Overton, of Lan­ sing; two sons: Walter Roath, of Charlotte, N.C.; and George Roath, of Webberville; eight grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, and one greatgranddaughter. Also surviving are three brothers: the Rev. Ralph M. Dean, of Kalamazoo; Lauren Dean, of Corunna; and Frank Dean, of Flint; and one sister, Clarice Bellows, of Harrison; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service was held Saturday (July 2) at 10 a.m. at the Vermontville Methodist church. The body was cremated. Mr. Roath passed away six months ago and the ashes of both were committed at Woodlawn Cemetery following the Memorial service. Allen named to committee which studies land use State Senator Richard Allen (R-Alma) has been named as a member of a special committee to study the issue of land use. The committee, created by a Senate resolution, will be reviewing throughout the sum­ mer the pros and cons of land use to determine if a land use plan should be implemented in Michigan. Senator Allen is the primary sponsor of the proposed Land Resources Planning Act, Senate Bill 692, currently in the Senate Conservation Committee. The Act is designed to preserve open land areas, such as farms and wetlands, and curb urban sprawl. “Land use is an important issue which merits serious at­ tention by the (Legislature,” Senator Allen said. “I dm pleased that I will have the opportunity to participate in the close-up study of this issue.” Other memebers appointed to the committee are Senators Joseph Mack, Earl Nelson, Bill Huffman, and Gary Byker. Copies of Senate Bill 692 may be obtained by writing to Senator Richard Allen, State Capital, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mi 48909. to the editor... To the Editor: The following letter was sent by Tom Mateer to the U.S. Dept, of Labor on Oct. 18, 1976: Dear Sir: This correspondence is in reference to the age discrimination in EmploymentMr. James L. Erwin vs. M.V. Schools suit. Always in the past, we have accepted applications from all candidates; processed the ap­ plications to certify qualifications; interviewed Action Ads AGENT A&H One Commissioned Sales Position open for Agent with in­ depth experience in A & H Sales. Must be full time only. Calls on a lead basis for conservation and special service representation. Late model car necessary. Must have been licensed in Michigan for A & H within past five years. Substantial five-figure income for Agent selected. Phone 313-665­ 3362, reverse charges, for in­ terview. NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY Summer Hours will be 9 - 5:30 weekdays and closed on Saturday afternoons, (tfn) selected applicants; and make a decision to hire the best can­ didate for the specific teaching position-without regards for race* religion, age, sex, color, or creed. We will be happy to accept application from Mr. James Erwin or any other candidates in the future and continue to determine the best candidate for the specific opening without regarding the race, religion, age, sex, color, or creed of the in­ dividual applicant. Sincerely, Tom Mateer Now as parents of students who have wasted entire classroom years with an inexperienced or ineffectual teacher, we find it difficult to believe all that Mr. Mateer is trying to say. Mr. & Mrs. James L. Erwin CHILD CARE For 2’/a to 5 year olds. Beginning September 1 in my licensed home. Supervised play and learning. Call: 726-1066 or 726-0401 Vermontville BE. Continued on page 6— Calendar of events July 15 - District III Registered Holstein ShdvV; Marshall. July 17-23 - Barry County Fair. July 18 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. July 25 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office. July 26 - Forage Field Day, Lake City. July 27 State Farm Management Tour, Bay and Arenac Counties. July 29 - State Registered Holstein Show, Centreville. August 8 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. Local Nashville girl graduates Kathy I. Knoll graduated from the Joan Jewett Career School on July 1,1977. Kathy has completed the basic modeling program, with a fashion show presentation. Joan Jewett Career School is a one year private college for women specializing in airline and travel agency, fashion mer­ chandising, executive secretarial and professional modeling locate crin Lansing, Michigan. With a Fan by Mcgraw-Hill 20” Breeze Box Regular 3-Speed Steel Blade Light 2-Speed $2088 A Cool Way to Save at 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday July 13, 1977 — Page 3 Nashville garden chib Birthday club meets A weekly report from— Ernest Nash The June meeting of the Maple Grove Birthday Club was held at the Maple Leaf Grange Hall with Velma Jarrard and Arlene Cheeseman hosting the delicious ham dinner. Regular business meeting followed the dinner. The July 19th meeting will be at the Grange Hall with Joyce Starring and Reva Schantz serving on the committee. State Representative BUDGET PROGRESS The legislature last week completed action on most budget bills, with a few left for consideration this fall. Governor Milliken will now review and act on the ap­ propriations before the new fiscal year starts October 1. BIRTH CONTROL - The Senate is now considering HB 4425, which removes the longtime ban on discussion of contraception in Michigan public schools. Such classes would be optional and abortion could not be included as a method of birth control. PBB TESTING • A joint House­ Senate conference committee worked until the last minute last week to secure agreement on HB 4109, which requires testing for PBB in all dairy cattle born before 1976; PBB animals would be destroyed and farmers compensated. FIRE BAN - Due to continuing dry conditions, Governor Milliken has banned open fires in the northern lower peninsula roughly north of a line from Muskegon to Bay City. The ban include campfires, outdoor smoking and trash burning. It will remain in effect until the present fire danger resulting MEMBER Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor arid Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $6.00 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $6.00 also. 03362297 from the dry conditions subsides. VETO PROOF? - A conference committee has added language to HB 4157 which says the entire bill is voided if the Governor vetoes money for freeway patrols by sheriffs in 9 counties; this is to protect such money for Wayne County. But it apparently con­ flicts with our Constitutional language which says the Governor can line-item veto any item in an appropriations bill. REDLINING BAN - The House has passed the first of four bills designed to improve Michigan housing and prevent discrimination against buyers. HB 4227 would ban home mor­ tgage institutions from refusing credit for home purchases within any given “red-lined” neigh­ borhood. LIGHTS OUT - Among recent legislation signed into law by the Governor is HB 4501, which revises a 1919 law to prohibit the use of artificial lights to hunt deer or game, except that a person may possess both a weapon and a light during the 1 hour after the hunting day’s end. ENERGY DEPARTMENT - The Governor recently detailed to the legislature his proposal to create a state Department of Energy. This would be the 20th such department and would regulate, research, and develop Michigan energy use, and provide con­ sumer public assistance. WOOD LOTS - The state Energy Administration advises that summer is a good time to gather firewood for use in the fall and winter, so the wood can dry. Free timber permits for chopping wood in state or national forests may be obtained through the DNR. - Athletic Boosters club organization meeting There will be a meeting at 7:30 July 13 at Maple Valley High School to organize a Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Club. Any in­ terested people are urged to attend. If you have any questions please contact Pat Carmony 945­ 9687 or Judy Gardner 726-0285. CLUB met at the summer home of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Semrau of Saddlebag Lake. Tuesday, July 5th. with lr members present. This was a noon potluck picnic. It was the most beautiful summer day. Games & contests were enjoyed by all. Flea Market! Saturday, July 16 GARAGE SALE: 421 W. Walnut. Tues., Wed. & Thurs., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Lots & lots of clothes, 6 ft. artificial Christmas tree, 327 Chevy heads, rebuilt 390 Ford starter, 1966 Chevy starter and more Chevy parts. Attention class of 1967 at Maple Leaf Grange Hall onM-66 4 mi. S. of Nashville It’s not too late! Maple Valley Class of 1967 we are still taking reservations for our 10 year class re-union. If you have any questions. Call Dave and Brinda Hawkins 852-0749. (7-19) MICHI-CRAFT CANOES-15 ft. heat treated, life time warranty. Reg. $329. Now $239. Square stem models similarly priced. AL & PETE’S SPORT SHOP. Ill S. Jefferson. Hastings. Ph. <616) 945-4417. Survivors of an honorably discharged U.S. war veteran, or of a peace-time veteran discharged for serviceconnected disability, may be entitled to one or more benefits from the Veterans Administration. These benefits in no way conflict with any payments that might be due under Social Security and many families qualify for recom­ pense under both government agencies. FOR SALE: 17 Ft. fiberglass boat, Johnson motor, 50 H.P., and trailer, $600, Ph. 852-0735 Nash­ ville. Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads Continued from frOnt­ cherry harvest in the southwest will begin June 27. Strawberry picking is in full swing in the northern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula. Picking is tapering off in the southern half. Statewide, the harvest is 80 percent complete. Vegetable growers have had to do some replanting due to crop losses caused by hot, dry weather. Vegetable development is in­ dicated as slightly below average. ^Vcqt" j FUNERAL HOMES ■Nashville — Vermontville why Passbook Savings are the greatest thing growing WE ARE NOW PAVING THE HIGHEST ALLOWABLE INTEREST RATE <r«-xultii>ic tn an rflrrlnr annual % trial of f».3f»'. > Eaton Federal touu housk LENDER THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE. MICH. Nashville, Mich. ■ Phone 852-1830 Phone 543-3880 - Eaton Rapids. Mich. ■ Phone 663-1551 �The Mopte Volley New*. No*h».tle Wednesday July 13. 1*77 ■■ Pop* 4 3,000 summer jobs for Michigan youth soon available, announces Senator Allen Some 3 (WO jobs on con nervation projects in Michigan will toon become available to young people for the summer. Mate senator Richard Allen of Alma ann<»unced today. "A inII recently approved by the Lefti»iaturc will enable voutf«s lefurrn tfie ages of 15 and 21 to tiegin work shortly on conservation projects <m public lands ’ he explained Age t« the 'mly qualification set by the Legislature " "The bill appropriates $5 million for this special youth employment program * hich will last for up to 10 weeks." he continued "The money ts allocated io the Stale Depart­ ment of/Natural Resources. About 41 H6 million will be used for state conservation projects across the state without regard lor the area's unemployment rale, while the remainder will be distributed Io local government* and park authorities in areas u ith an unemployment rate of six percent or more to hire young people to work on local con­ servation projects .” "Youths will be paid at a rate of $2 57 per hour and are limited to determine if they will have working no more than 40 hours in positions available for (he each week." he added. "Jobs will summer under this program "Some jobs will begin as early include |»ark maintenance, river beautification, erosion control, as July 11 and the DNR hopes to and wildlife habitat have all the positions filled by the end of the month." he noted management " “I am hopeful that many young "1 think it is important to note that these jobs will become people from my district will available in many areas across apply for employment under this the s ate. Senator Alien pointed program.” he urged “It is a out "In passing this bill, we program which I believe will wanted to assure that young benefit our state's young people people in ail areas of the state, and help to improve our en rural as well as urban, would be vironment." given the opportunity to par­ ticipate in this summer youth employment program " BEAR COMPOUND BOW SALE: Senator Allen advised young Black tail hunter, $64.95; White people who are interested in Tail hunter. $79.95. Polar LTD. obtaining a job under this $139.95. Cash only. Other com­ program and who meet the age pound bows to choose from: qualification, to contact their Complete selection of archery nearest State Department of tackle including game getter and Natural Resources <DNR) office XX75 arrows in all weights and within the next few days to get an lengths. AL & PETE’S SPORT application for employment. SHOP, 11 S. Jefferson, Hastings, DNR offices are found under Phone 945-4417.__________ "Michigan. State of" in most BLOWN CELLULOSE insulation telephone directories. He also suggested that applicants check - attics and sidewalls. Free with their municipal govern­ estimates. Call 852-1780 or 852­ 1528. ments and park authorities to Action-Ads 20% OFF! ■ - _ _ a was $45.00 WAAAA *36°° High-back Rocker ?3900 Two Passenger Glider .. .$8400 Single Passenger Glider. .7%Z.$.5500 Umbrella, Table & 4 Chairs" %Z*20600 Table & 4 Chairs %ZW15O00 Low-back Rocker...... 0*^... JOHNSON'S FURNITURE 112 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Store Hours: 8 30 a m to 5 30 p.m. Mon. to Sat. Friday 8 30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fifth annual tennis tourney scheduled for this weekend The Fifth Annual MV Tennis Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17 at the Jr-Sr High School courts as well as the Nashville Village Courts. (In case of rain, August 6, 7, 1977). Events: Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles. Times: Men’s singles start at 8:30 a.m. and Women’s singles starts 11:30 a.m. Fee: $3.00 per person per event to be paid by July 14, 1977 (No Exceptions). Trophies: For first, second and third place finishers. Entries: Minimum of 8 entries per event. Maximum of 20 entries Michigan youngsters set state Angus Preview show for July 9 in Corunna The Michigan ‘junior Angus Preview Show is set for 9 a.m., July 9, at the Shiawasee County Fairgrounds in Corunna, reports Sharon Diuble, Ann Arbor. The junior show on Saturday will be followed by the state open Angus show Sunday, July 10, beginning at 9 a.m. ' The show will be open to all members of the Michigan Junior Angus Association. No advance entries are required and cattle will be accepted up until show time. Show judge will be Dan Eversole, Michigan State University, East Lansing. An added feature of the day will be a junior Angus showmanship contest. For additional information, contact Sharon Diuble, Michigan Junior Angus Association, 7650 Waters Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan. McGinley attends Grand Valley Basketball camp Dave McGinley of Maple Valley is attending the Grand Valley Basketball Camp this week. The camp is designed to help players between the 6th and 12th grades improve their ball han­ dling as well as strategy, team play and fundamentals. The five-day session is under the 'direction of Grand Valley’s head basketball coach, Tom Villemure, who has a career record of 248-72. During the 1976­ 77 season, Villemure lead Grand Valley to a fourth-place finish in the NAIA national tournament in Kansas City. In compiling a 30-4 record, GVSC became the first college in Michigan to win 30 basketball games in a single season. Several area high school coaches are assisting Villemure with the camp. per event. This tournament will be double elimination (you have to lose twice before you are considered out). Bring two new tennis balls The winner of each match will keep the new balls, the loser keeps the old ones. (When you’ve each lost a match, balls will be determined by mutual consent.) Tournament Director: Bob Kosztowny - If a crisis should arise during the tournament, his decision is final. Questions or further in­ formation: Call 948-8155 or 8529275. Maple Valley summer ball programs— Nashville, Vermontville and District leagues are coming to a close for the 1977 season for boys and girls of the district. Come out to the local diamonds and support the teams that are playing ball this season. Special thanks goes to the many volunteer men and women that have worked so hard for the benefit of the twenty three different boys and girls teams for the various ages from 8 years old and older. The approximately 400 boys and girls thank you and the rest of the district citizens also thank you for a great job, well done. PONTIAC FIREBIRD, 1970, good running condition, accepting offers. Ph. 852-0784 Nashville. BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726-0129. OUTERS COMPOUND BOW: Ash o Blazer, 45 to 60 lbs., ad­ justable draw weight, 29 to 31 inch draw length, $59.95. Com­ plete selection of archery tackle including game getter and XX75 arrows in all weights and lengths. AL & PETE’S SPORT SHOP, 111 S. Jefferson, Hastings, Ph. (616) 945-4417. Snow & Son Locksmith. Residential and commercial security consultants. Bonded & certified (517) 852-9455 Nashville for your security. Love Jewelry? Sarah Coventry Special 2 for 2 Sale Call Linda Boldrey 852-1889 NASHVILLE �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday July 13. 1977 -- Page 5 ‘Valley Views’ Continued from front— NANCY AINSWORTH "I like to lay in the sun, swim and play softball. That's about it. Just fun in the sun when I get the chance." CINDY ELLISTON "Swimming. I enjoy the free time and not having to go to school every day." KENDAL WILCOX "Fishing, but I haven't had time to do much. And BRAND NEW SOFA SLEEPER when Ray (Hinckley) and with matching lounge chair and 2 I have gone, we haven't walnut end tables, matching caught many." coffee table, 2 Decorator lamps was $339 now with $10.00 down balance $178.00 or $2.00 weekly. King of Discounts, 1100 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids 456-1787 weeknites til 9. FOR SALE: 1974 Duster Slant, 6 cylinder, stick shift, clean, in good condition, red with black interior, 34,700 miles, $1700.00. Phone 616-374-5302 Lake Odessa. German entertainers to perform at Charlton Park Sunday July 17 The "Valktanz and Trachtengruppe" folk dancers and choir from Germany will perform Sunday, July 17 at 2 p.m. at Charlton Park. Families from Hastings and Dowling will host the 41 young visitors who are scheduled to arrive July 15. They will perform folk dances of Northern Germany in traditional dress of the area. The group's local appearance was arranged by Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. They will also perform in Whitehall, St. Johns. Owosso, Frankfort and Oscoda. Al Swank is organizing housing for the group, by staying with area families, the Germans will have the opportunity to learn American culture and way of life. The Blue Lake International program is dedicated to the promotion of goodwill and understanding among people of the world through the universal language of music. M M M M ... ~*f pROf^SSIOiy^ (7-19) JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ "I like to spend my leasurely hours at our cottage on Gun Lake, just resting and relaxing. However, I spend most of my spare time working on our home." LARRY CORKWELL "Fishing. I like to golf, if I had more time. I like softball. I just try to keep busy. I've been remodel* HUGE GARAGE SALE: Motorcycle helmets with face shield, set of World Book En­ cyclopedias, patterns, tape deck, side mirrors for truck, bikes, books, clothes, several long dresses, like new, dishes, crock pot, 2 hand mixers, broiler oven, radio and much more. All things are very nice. Sale starts on Friday, from 1 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2543 S. Broadway, Hastings, 2 miles out, on left hand side. Ph. in air conditioned comfort Beauty Shop Hours Monday thru Tuesday.. 9a.m. to 4:30 Wednesday thru Thursday ...... 9 to 5 Friday .............................................. 9 to 7 Saturday..........................................9 to 5 Open Evenings by appointment only! Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0330 945-9615. ing our house during the last two summers. FLY PROTECTIONS the PURINA way PURINA DAIRY SPRAYS help you save money by controlling flies. Cows eat more, rest more, milk more*—make more money for you. Get quick kill and long-lasting action. Fly control pays. See us soon for the right Purina Dairy Spray to fit your needs. FARMER'S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 South Eu4Foo<lgBevera8e Hours Mon. - Sat. 3:30 to 11 Sunday 11 to 11 637 South Main 10 Nashville 1 �The Mopl* Voll»y Hewi He*h»>lie Wedneedoy July 13 1»7»- Pope 6 Vermontville News , Continued from poge 2 Deputy and Mrs Byron Sand­ Middleville, who went to visit born. d Shaytown Rd . are very their daughter. They all called on happy over the birth of their 2nd three grandchildren in Sturgis. S Dakota child, a baby boy. 9 tbs. 13 or, The Vermontville Museum will Jahred Leslie on June 23. Friends of Mrs. Gertrude be open through July and August Martens are so sorry to learn that on Saturday and Sunday afshe had the misfortune to fall and ternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m Mr. Roger Hosey of Kinsel break her tap and now is in Hwy., is in serious condition at Ingham Medical Center Medical Hospital Mrs Mabie Shetenhelm ac­ Ingham companied Mr and Mrs. Leon following an accident, Saturday Housler and Mrs Kate King of night, July 2 on Vermontville Charlotte to a country school Hwy. east of Unm. A car ran him off the road causing him to be reunion near Manton Mrs Ruth Briggs received a thrown out. He sustained a card from Germany from her broken back, three broken ribs, grandson Jeff Briggs who is damaged spleen, etc. Monday, attending school at Oxford and July 11, he is to be transferred to Sparrow Hospital for further doing some traveling in Europe He has visited Munich. Stutgart back surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Art Shetenhelm and Frankfurt and met his friends Tom Carter and Rodney are happy over the birth of a grandson, William Timothy, to Trowbridge Mr. and Mrs. John Hokanson Mr. and Mrs. Tim Shetenhelm of have returned from a 10 day trip Charlotte. A bus load of Tri-County Senior to Livingston. Montana with Citizens with Greta Firster as their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Richard Doombon of town director, left at 5:00 A.M. C9C Wheat and Oats Drying, Buying, Storage & Feed Bank FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings Nashville Loan Closet TILE NASHVILLE LOANCLOSET has sick room and convalescent supplies available to those who might need them. Such items as crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, commodes, and others are available. These items may be borrowed, at no charge. We do ask that they be returned in the same good condition as when they were taken out. For further information, contact Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes at 852-1978. mummy was the fourth one uncovered. This exhibit is only shown in the United States in six museums then sent back to Egypt. Monday, Mrs. Firster has a tour to Chesaning Show Boat, then Tuesday, starts a two week tour of the Canadian Rockies. Mrs. Leta Nagle returned Wednesday from a week'* visit with the Lloyd Bartholomew family at Mecosta. Lloyd’s brother Carl and family of Cheboyan also were visitors. Mrs. Nagle was shocked Monday to receive word that Carl passed away suddenly on Sunday night. At one time he lived in Ver­ montville with his brother and wife, Lloyd and Kate. Next Sunday, July 17, the Methodist Church will travel to Duck Lake to Peabody’s Cottage for services and a picnic. Meet at the church at 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 18, the Garden Club will travel to Benton Harbor to Carl Benson’s. Meet at the Congregational Church at 9:30 A.M. Brumm re-union July 17, 1977 at Bruce Brumm’s, 1640 Price Rd., Nashville. Potluck dinner at 1 p.m. Talent Show! IF YOU'VE GOT IT, flount it. Got talent? Be in the Kalamo Township Historical Society Talent Show, July 23. Registration is $1.00. A hadnsome award will be given to the most talented. Come have some fun and be in the first production ever. Register by July 18. Call 726-0054. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You’s, etc. PH. 945-9926 Community events ... Saturday for the Museum of Science and Industry to view the King Tut Exhibit. When we arrived it was easy to see why we had to get there early. There were lines of people 3-4 abreast for several blocks at all the en­ trances. Because we were Sr. Citizens Mrs. Firster managed to get us in a side door. The guide told her the attendance at this Museum so far this year ex­ ceeded the total of the previous three years. The artifact* discovered in his tomb were in glass cases in pedestals. Much gold was used, for instance a life sized cobra made of gold, (a vulture and cobra were used many times as mascots). Many intericate inlaid designs off ivory, ebony, alabaster, gold and silver were used. On the walls were large murals showing the placement of these articles in the tomb. The coffin which contained the All notices should be delivered to Carl's by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. CAKESHOW At Fair grounds in Greenville, July 18 to 23rd. Anyone wishing to enter cakes or more information, Call Mrs. Howard Goodenough 726-0652 Vermontville. Draught conditions in country have lowered water levels The Department of Tran­ sportation reports that drought conditions in many areas of the country have lowered the water level of lakes and rivers causing unseen and uncharted hazards for the recreational boater. Logs, stumps and rocks nor­ mally covered by an ample depth of water are now just below the surface in many of the nation’s waterways and present a serious danger to boat hulls and Vacation Bible School at Peach United Methodist church The Peace United Methodist Church, at Barryville, is spon­ soring a 3-day Vacation Bible School, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, August 1, 2, and 3. It will be held at the church from 9:30 to 11:30 A.M. each day. Theme is “Knowing Christ”, led by Karen Swift and Carlene Miller, missionaries with Child Evangelism Fellowship, and will include Singing, . Bible & Missionary Stories, Bible and Song Drills, Crafts and Refresh­ ments. Freewill offerings are encouraged which will go to the state CEF Missionary Program. Bible School will conclude with a picnic at Charlton Park on Wednes. August 3 and parents are invited. Peace Sunday School will pay the $1.00 park admission fee for each volunteer driver. Peace United Methodist Church is located at 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79), 4 miles west of Nash­ ville, and all boys and girls who will be entering Kindergarten this Fall, on up thru Junior High, are invited. (7-27) propellers. The U.S. Coast Guard warns that special care must "be taken when boating in such areas, particularly during periods of reduced visibility. Another hazard generated by the dry conditions is that lakes which still have sufficient water for boating are likely to attract many additional people from drought stricken areas. This added congestion will require an extra measure of care to avoid ac­ cidents. Boaters who are forced to turn to salt water for recreation are cautioned that they should familiarize themselves with the different conditions, which they may meet on the ocean, before they venture out. The Coast Guard reminds all recreational boaters that one of the best safety tips is to always be familiar with local conditions before you begin your voyage. 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Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBUC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTENDI EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5T7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan Auto Service Center • • • • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS MAJOR OVERHAULS ELECTRICAL WORK BODY & BUMP SERVICE • TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS • BRAKES - GASOLINE • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP Use your Mob| Credit C&rd or Mich. BJnk Americard BY TRAINED MECHANICS Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p .m. Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph. 7260569 �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday July 13. 1977 — Page 7 Lawn and garden guide for July * July is no time to sit back and take it easy. Instead, take these tips on timely chores from Michigan State University Ex­ tension specialists and bring your lawn and garden through July in good shape: Water and fertilize sycamores, oaks and other trees that have lost their leaves due to anthracnose. This will stimulate them to produce a new crop of leaves quickly. - If you haven’t fertilized your trees yet, do so by July 15. Later fertilization might dispose them to winter injury. • Spruce and hemlock may be suffering from spider mite at­ tack. Shake branches over white paper to detect the tiny pests. Spray with kelthane to control them. - Prune and shape narrow­ leaved evergreens by July 15. - Aphids and leafhoppers may be damaging honey locust and maple. Control aphids with malathion'and leafhoppers with Sevin. - Inchworms on ornamental trees can be controlled with Bacillus thuringiensis, a bac­ terial disease that affects only caterpillars. - Control lacebugs • on an­ dromeda and azalea with malathion or Sevin sprayed on the undersides of the leaves. • Keep a close eye n houseplants set outdoors for the summer. Control insect pests as soon as you detect them. Water once or twice a day, as necessary, to keep containergrown plants from drying out. - Pick faded flowers and seedpods from pansies, zinnias, snapdragons, cosmos and the larger marigolds to keep the plants blooming all summer. Dianthus, moss rose (portulaca), petunia, verbena and annual phlox will continue to bloom without your help, but cutting back long, ungainly stems will keep them compact and full. - If you haven’t already done it, apply a summer mulch around rose bushes. - Dahlias suffering from stem rot should be replanted in a welldrained spot and treated with captan. Pinch back and tie the shoofs as needed. - Continue a disease and insect control program for roses. - Remove faded rose flowers just before the petals begin to fall. Cut the stems back to just above a node bearing a leaf with five leaflets. - Pinch chrysanthemums until July 15 to encourage bushy - Spray tomato plants with maneb. Zineb. captan or an all­ purpose garden fungicide to control early and late blight and anthracnose. - Keep beans and cucumbers producing all through the sum­ mer by harvesting the fruits as soon as they ripen. - Sidedress vegetables with nitrogen al 1 pound per 1.000 square feet - except for tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and summer squash. Do not fertilize these until they have set a few fruit. Too much nitrogen before fruit set will give you lush foliage but few flowers and fruits. - During dry periods, water trees and shrubs thoroughly, especially newly planted ones. I-awtLs. flowers and vegetables should be watered once a week so that the soil is wet to a depth of about six inches. This article was furnished by the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, contact the Ex­ tension Service office in Hastings. 301 S. Michigan Ave.. Ph. 948-8039. especially harmful to tomatoes and grapes, but it will damage many ornamental and garden crops. - To get rid of Zoysia grass in your lawn, you must kill and remove the sod. Zoysia will regenerate from its underground growth. rhizomes unless they are killed - Prune climbing roses after with a systemic herbicide before they’ve finished blooming. the sod is lifted. - Cut back the strong shoots of - Continue to spray apple trees wisteria to encourage flowering every 7 to 10 days to protect in­ next year. sects and diseases. Spray - Check chrysanthemums, peaches, pears, cherries and nasturtiums, roses and other plums every two weeks. flowering plants for aphids. - Space strawberry runners Spray with malathion if eight inches apart in the row and Reach over 3,200 area homes with a 'wantnecessary. keep rows 15 inches wide. Control - If it hasn’t been done for five weeds. ad' in’the Maple Valley News.. Turn those or six years, dig, divide and - Check tomatoes for aphids, unwanted, unused items into CASH. Phone replant iris after they have hornworms, slugs and cutworms. TODAY! Call 945-9554 and place your 'wantfinished blooming. Spray with malathion to control ads', news items and display advertising, - If mildew is a problem on aphids. Pick hornworms off by house to house in 'The Valley'. mums, dahlias, phlox, zinnias, hand and destroy them. Remove privet, lilac, ivy or honeysuckle; mulch and garden debris that spray with sulphur, Karathane, provides hiding places for slugs. Pipron, benomyl or Actidione PM Or trap them in saucers of beer at two-to four-week intervals now set out in the garden at night. through September. Sevin or malathion at the bases of - Divide Oriental poppies and the plants Will give some cut­ bleeding heart after the foliage worm control. dies *down. -Water tomatoes, peppers, - During July and August, raise eggplant and summer squash There will be an open public meeting on frequently the mowing height of lawns about thoroughly and July 21, 1977 at 8 p.m. in the Public Library an inch. Raising the mowing enough to protect them against concerning aciding of permanent chemical drastic fluctuations in soil height encourages root formation and strengthens the grass plants. moisture. This is your best and chlorine treatment to village water. - Keep your lawn mower blades defense against blossom end rot. * Every village residence is urged to Transplant cabbage, sharp. Dull blades tear the grass, causing reduced vigor and poor cauliflower and broccoli; and attend. turf quality. seed lettuce, onions, beets, beans, Ann Samann - Frequent, light applications of radishes and spinach in the Village Clerk nitrogen pound actual garden for a fall crop. nitrogen every 3-4 weeks - and frequent, light watering will help reduce the scars of Fusarium blight in lawns. - Hot weather may activate dollar spot,, brown patch, Pythium blight or powdery mildew in your lawn. Treat any of these with a turf fungicide, following label directions. - Do not use broadleaf weed killers containing Silvex when the temperature is higher than 75-80 degrees F. They will damage the turf. The new Massey-Ferguson 450 Round - Control perennial weeds - such Baler provides all the labor-saving con­ as bentgrass, quackgrass and tail venience of round balers, but in a fescue - now if you plan to seed a lighter, easy-to-handle size. new lawn or renovate an old one The high-capacity MF 450 delivers in the fall. Use lawn herbicies 800-1,000 pound bales that make carefully! Dicamba can injure handling a breeze. And the efficient trees and shrubs, 2,4-D is MF 450 requires less tractor power Action-Ads NOTICE Village of Vermontville Residence NEW MF Massey Ferguson MF 450 ROUND BALER down to as little as 35 HP. It's ideal for many medium-size farming or dairy operations; for those who want the convenience of round bales at lower initial investment. BELLEVUE EQUIPMENT CO. 203 W. Capital Ave, Bellevue Lawn Sweepers John Deere Lawn Sweepers clean up leaves and grass clippings fast. Tow one behind your lawn tractor or riding mower to save hours of raking. 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FRESHNESS FOR HEALTH... market l£‘a7 59 MUMBUCOtWMf CUP AND SAVE f" * __ WHITE S ASSORTED iCBhatah rTimssuien ■ unaa**rmini roii >^ -**y JPpak^ I WITH COUPON ANO SID 00 OR MORE PURCHASE LIMIT 1 COUPON EXPIRES JULY 16. 1977. Johnny's SCHAFFER'S HILLBILLY BREAD WITH COUPON AND 610.00 OR MORE PURCHASE LIMIT 1. COUPON EXPIRE .S JULY 16. 1077 EXPIRES Market VERMONTVILLE ■ Johnny's market � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-07-20.pdf cdd7df6b29f5b89b4662253459a59990 PDF Text Text 1,1 P ChUtoh a f n U«. S. POSTAGE Hostings, os gs, Mtchiga cg Published by J-Ad Graphics, inc. i 112 E. Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nasm^ttfi Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) 2.0 Volume 105 No. 10 - Wednesday July 20, 1977 “three year-old fatally £ Injured in driveway mishap <zi j? 3 hree-year-old Vermontville JX was fatally injured when she go • was run over in her driveway at $ 215 N. Mason Road Monday, July 11. According to the Eaton County Sheriff’s report, Charlotte Shook was run over by the family van while she was playing in the driveway. The van rolled over the youngster’s head. head. The emergency brake failed on the vehicle according to the report. Nashville ambulance volun­ teers arrived at the scene about 11:45 a.m. and rushed the victim to Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte . where she was pronounced dead. The child was the daughter of Darryl and Betty (Shepler) Shook. In addition to her parents she is survived by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shook of Route 2, Vermontville, and Mrs. Ronald Shepler of Route 4, Charlotte; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shepler of Lansing, and Mrs. and Mrs. Melvin Wilhelm of Owosso and Mrs. Nelson Cooper of Montrose. Services were held Wednesday, July 13t at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Wilbur Marsh elected to the Maple Valley Board of Education— At the organizational meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, July 11, the board members elected Wilbur Marsh as president. John Viele was elected vice-president. Elam Rockwell was re-elected secretary, and Charles Viele was re-elected treasurer. Trustees on the board of education include Arlene DeCamp, Wayne Cogswell, and Robert Dormer. The board members approved the depository of school funds in the Michigan National Bank covering general fund accounts, internal activity accounts, hot lunch account, building and site accounts, debt retirement ac­ count, and payroll account. The board members approved the state aid debt reimbursement application under section 37 of the state aid act which would enable the school district to receive state funds amounting to approximately $48,522 which would be applied toward the payment of principal and interest on the 1963 bond debt. The total principal, interest, and service Continued on page 2 Council Votes to Tear Down Old Mill in Nashville At the village meeting Thursday-night, the Nashville Village council voted to tear down the old grist mill as soon as possible. The primary reason it was decided to do so, was the fact that the old structure could not be insured. Tim Boucher, the prospective buyer of the property, recently decided to pull out of the purchase for reasons unknown. The building will be town down under a government work program, thereby not costing the village any money said the council. The village will sell the salvageable materials if it is legal to do so. The council decided to reject any further offers on the mill property until the mill is finally leveled. Bluegrass Festival at Charlton Park, Sunday July 24th Charlton Park’s third annual Bluegrass Music Festival, Sunday, July 24, will feature the top bluegrass bands frdm Western Michigan. Headlining the show are Cabbage Crik, Sweet Corn, Hdrsefeathers and the Williams Family. The music starts at 12:30 P.M. in Charlton Park’s Historical Village. Also on the program for the day-long event are Gemini, National Recovery Act and the Homespun String Band. Cabbage Crik, returning for the second year, is based in the Grand Rapids area. The group performs a self-described “contemporary bluegrass” sound which varies from Sweetcorn, (above) from Kalamazoo will be one of seven bands that will be performing at the third annual Bluegrass Music Festival at Charlton Park Sunday, July 24. (Photo Supplied) traditional bluegrass tunes to original songs in bluegrass style. Sweet Corn, from Kalamazoo, offers traditional melodies of early American mountain folks to high-powered excitement of contemporary bluegrass. Their music" is entirely acoustic, a strong contract with the sound pf Cabbage Crik. Sweet Corn members are also involved in promoting bluegrass and oldtime music with a program on Western Michigan University’s WMUK (102.1 FM) entitled “Grassroots”, each Sunday at 8:30 A.M. Horsefeathers, another Grand Rapids group, is relatively new on the bluegrass scene, per­ forming publicly since last year. A quality band offering traditional bluegrass, the group is making its first appearance at Charlton Park. The Williams Family has been popular in Western Michigan for a number of years. Also out of Grand Rapids and making their first Charlton Park appearance, they hhve performed their traditional music for every type .of audience in-dozens of locations. Gemini, from Ann Arbor, will open the Thornapple Bluegrass Music Festival, with their English Folk tunes and sea chanties. The, t^ins have out­ standing voices and were a highlight pf last year's festival. The Homespun String Band from Kalamazoo derives its name from Homespun Music, a Kalamazoo store which caters to the folk music market. The group features old-timey music with lots of good-time sounds. “We’re expecting one of the biggest crowds ever seen at Charlton Park," says Tim King, festival co-chairman. “The quality of this year’s show is outstanding and with a bright, sunny day, we’ll have one of the best events in Western Michigan.” Festival promoters invite people to "Come out and breathe the fresh music". Nestled on the banks of the Thornapple River. Charlton Park is the perfect place for bluegrass. The music begins at 12:30 P.M. on Sunday, July 24, with Gemini. The complete schedule includes Horsefeathers at 1:00 P.M..Homespun String Band at 1:45, National Recovery Act. 2:30, Cabbage Crik, 3:30. Williams Family, 4:30 and Sweet Corn at 6:30. For $2.50 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12, you can listen to some of the best that bluegrass has to offer, tour a restored stagecoach inn, see an excellent collection of artifacts in the museum and walk into the past at the one room schoolhouse and the village church. Bring a picnic lunch and relax along the riverbanks. Take ad­ vantage of the beach and acres of recreational facilities. ■ Charlton Park is located at 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., off M-79, between Hastings and Nashville, phone (616) 945-3775. �The Mople Voiley New» Nashville Michigan. Wednesday July 20 I TH - Page 2 Wilbur Marsh elected to the Maple Valley Board Of Education Continued from front page— charges will amount to ap­ proximately $77,713 depending upon the exact amount of service charge. General approval was given the family income criteria as related to the (National School Lunch Act covering free or reduced price meals or milk for the 1977-78 school year A contract was approved for David Westbay as instrumental music teacher for the 1977-78 school year. Mr. Westbay is a graduate of Cass Technical High School in Detroit and the University of Michigan. He has one year's teaching experience at Cherry Hill School District in Inkster. At the University of Michigan he participated in the marching band, symphonic band, symphonic orchestra, symphonic wind ensemble, jazz band, chamber choir. University choir, and participated in musicals. The school district has an opening for an assistant director of transportation and personnel considering that Pat O’Brien from the county section com­ decided not to accept the position. mittee to schedule a special This position could be a combined millage election on either Sep­ position or the school district will be employing a mechanic at the tember 7 or September 8. Voting in favor of the resolution were W. bus garage and employing Marsh, C. Viele, J. Vieie, and another person on a part time basis to serve as supervisor. A. DeCamp. Voting no on the Anyone interested in applying for resolution were R. Dormer, E. work at the school bus garage Rockwell, and W. Cogswell. Prior should contact Larry Musser at to the regular meeting in August the bus garage or Superintendent the general financial condition of the school district will be Wolff. reviewed with consideration for The board of education received a letter from the Maple programs that might be rein­ Valley Education Association stated for the 1977-78 school year. asking the board members to The amount of millage to be consider scheduling another voted upon would have to be set operational millage vote con- . at the regular meeting in August. sidering the narrow defeat by 23 General fund bills in the votes at the June election with 948 amount of $23,043.41 were ap­ ballots cast. The association proved for payment. The June 17 expressed concern over the payroll in the amount of school district not being able to $32,999.98, July 1 in the amount of continue the present educational $11,263.91, and the June 30 Title I program. A group of parents payroll in the amount of $8,761.00 were also present at the meeting were approved for payment and expressing a desire to schedule transfer to the payroll account. another millage election. The board of education passed a resolution requesting approval Two from Maple Valley offered scholarships to WMU We Will Be Closed Wednesday, Saturday, & Friday night until further notice. HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri 9:00 - 4:30 Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0330 More than 520 recent high school graduates have been of­ fered Western Michigan University academic scholar­ ships for enrollment here next fall. The stipends will range from $100-700 a year, depending on financial need, and are renewable over four years if a student maintains satisfactory grades. Administered by the WMU Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, the scholarship program, which is funded by WMU, is intended to reward academic excellence and help alleviate the financial needs of students and their families. BATTLE CREEK TOWNSHIP - Build your home on a 99 x 132 ft. lot in Lakeview. Call Dolores Eichler. NORTHERN COTTAGE AT JENSON LAKE - 3 Bedroom modern cottage with access right to Jenson Lake and only 1 '/> miles to Martin Chain of Lakes. $12,000, possible terms. Call Barbara Sandbrook. LAKES OF THE NORTH, Antrim City. Large lot and modern recreational setting, facilities for tennis,'swimming, golf, boating. Call Barbara Sandbrook. CADILAC - 3 acre commercial & industrial site. 36x60. New heavy frame mill building. Modern utilities, ideal for a retirement home & hobby business. Barbara Sahdbrook Nashville 69 ACRES - 3 Bedroom, 2-story home, with new roof, flowing creek through this farm makes this an excellent weekend retreat or 2nd home. Ph. Barbara Sandbrook. BATTLE CREEK, Waubascon Rd. - 3 Bedroom home, excellent landscaping, large lot, 1 '/» car garage. Possible FHA-VA terms, Call Dolores Eichler.' ChrTii’-X?nao^k,e (616)721-3295 The Regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held June 23, 1977 was called to order by President George Frith. Lois Elliston and Ted Spoelstra Absent. Mr. Melvin Jessup and Robert Berkholtz representatives of Western Michigan Railroad were present. The gentlemdn are trying to purchase the railway that Conrail now operates throygh Nashville and make it a more effective and efficient railroad. They asked for a letter of support and explained their plans to improve railroad service to Nashville. Motion made by Ray Hinckley and supported by John Mason to write a letter of support to the state of .. Michigan in behalf of the Western Michigan Railroad and the Village of Nashville. All ayes. Motion Carried. j Motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by Ray Hinckley to' pay Fire Board $1,125.00. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Ray Hinckley and supported by John Mason to extend our present Garbage Service Contract with ith Hastings Sanitary Service for one more year with approval of Hastings Sanitary Service at the same price. Yes, Ray Hinckley and John Mason. No, Forrest Babcock and Tom Oleson. President George Frith voted Yes to break the Tie Vote. Motion Carried. Representatives from the Putnam Library asked the Council permission to use their budgeted money from the Villdge of $500.00 Wages and $400.00 Maintenance to purchase new concrete steps and hand rails for the library. Permission granted. A bill was presented to pay Steven Priddy for contacted cement work done on State Street and Gregg Street. Motion to pay Mr. Priddy was made by Tom Oleson and supported pported by John Mason. All Ayes. Motion Carried. . Motion to adjourn was supported by Tom Oleson. News of our servicemen Airman Ronald L. Edwards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Edwards of 6555 Center Road, Hastings, Mich., has been selected for technical training at Lowry AFB, Colorado, in the Air Force avionics systems field. The airman recently completed basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas, and studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations. Completion of this training earned the individual credits towards an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. - arbra Sandbrook (517)852-0936 Since 1937 Dolores Eichler (616)962-2989 Love Jewelry? Sarah Coventry Special 2 for 2 Sale Call Linda Boldrey 852*1889 NASHVILLE Latex...... Semi-Gloss Ph. (616) 962-5141 Airman Edwards is a 1874 graduate of 'Hastings High School. His wife, Anita, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Bennett, 7161 E. Coats Grove Road, Woodland, Mich. Exterior Vinyl Our Mortgage Company has money available for FHA-VA Loans at 8‘/»% interest for qualified properties. '•* Mason and 1500 Different colors available from Sentry Flat Wall Vinyl REPRESENTATIVES WANTED We are interested in employing sales rep­ resentatives in Barry and Eaton Counties. If you are interested in a career in real estate for a full service company, please call us. made by John George Frith, President Susan M. Corkwell,'Clerk BATTLE CREEK: 4 unit income building. All units occupied, excellent -south side location, combination office and apartments. Land contract terms available. Van Syckle Realty • 299 S.W. Capital Ave. Battle Creek k Nashville Village Council Meeting Latex..... Latex..... .us. us $9699aia. Paint up, Fix up this weekend We also have Stains in Nashville Hardware Ph:852-0713 105 N. MAIN NASHVILLE (Formerly Makers I.G.A. Location) OPEN: Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville Michigan, Wednesday July 20, 1977 — Page 3 Pension slide show to aid small businesses The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that a slide presentation explaining how to complete pension forms 5500 C and K is available at all Labor Management Services Administration (LMSA) offices. R.C. DeMarco, Regional Ad­ ministrator for LMSA, said that the presentation will be shown on request to employers with less than 100 pension plan par­ ticipants. DeMarco said that the slide presentation was developed at the request of Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall. “Secretary Marshall,” said DeMarco, “was concerned about the problems small business employers may encounter in filling out the pension forms, which for many are due by July 31st.” The slide presentation consists of a step-by-step discussion of each item on the 5500 C and K forms. The presentation is designed to run about one hour and highlights some of the more difficult aspects of completing the forms. Employers interested in viewing the slides should contact the Labor Management Services Administration offices at 231 W. Lafayette St., Room 630, Detroit, Mich., 48226. Phone: (313) 226­ 6200. WOMEN AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE WEEK Karl and Florence Benson to celebrate 55th anniversary Four area women received scholarships to attend College Week at Michigan State University June 20-23. Seated left to right are Bonnie Banks, Charlotte; Joan Leos, Sunfield; and standing left to right, Elaine Archer and Nancy Harms of Vermontville. Seventy women in the state were awarded the scholar­ ships through the National Farm and Garden Association. Nearly 2,000 women attended the week of classes in all. The purpose of College Week is short term seminar edu­ cation for women who show promise as future assets to their respective communities. Karl and ‘Florence Benson, formerly of Vermontville and now of Benton Harbor, had a red letter day on Friday, July 8. It was their 55th anniversary and the 27th for their daughter Joan and Donald Maurer of McLean, Virginia. Early that morning the Donald Maurers became grand­ parents and the Karl Bensons became greatgrandparents, when a daughter was born to Kristin and Michael Vogt of Gaithersburg, Maryland. MEMBER N^Apef Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. The Eaton County Historical Society potluck July 21 Health tip from the American Medical Association. ‘Bursitis’ Sometimes it’s “housemaids knee.” Or “policeman’s heel.” or “tennis elbow.” By any other name it’s still bursitis, and it is one of mankind’s more painful and disabling ailments. Bursitis, says the American Medical Association, means inflammation of a lubricating sac about a joint. The sac, called a bursa, is similar to a collapsed balloon with some fluid inside. It is locatedat various places in the body where joints or tissues touch and rub, and without cushioning there would be friction. Bursitis can hit at many points in the body, but most often occurs in the shoulder, knee or elbow. In most cases bursitis follows unaccustomed strain or overuse of an extremity. By taking a little time to work up to your physical condition, and especially by working up the muscles that you plan to use in any repetitious motion outside your normal activity (strengthening your wrist and arm before starting to paint the house, for instance) you can probably keep clear of this common and painful ailment. If you get bursitis, no one need suggest that you see a doctor. The pain is so acute that you will be the first to seek relief. In recent years, science has learned much about bursitis, and there is much your doctor can do to relieve the pain and promote The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters are getting off to a real good start. There will be a meeting Wednesday, July 20 at 8:00 P.M. at the High School. Any person who is interested in getting back the purposed cuts in the School budget is urged to attend. brusae stay trouble free much longer if you warm them up slowly and let them get fully lubricated before you race the motor. Action Ads BEAR COMPOUND BOW SALE: Black tail hunter, $64.95; White Tail hunter, $79.95., Polar LTD, $139.95. Cash only. Other compound bows to choose from: Complete selection of archery tackle including game getter and XX75 arrows in all weights and lengths. Al & Pete’s Sport Shop, 111 S. Jefferson, Hastings, Phone 945-4417. FOUND Half Grown Brown Puppy, female, on Arbor Road, Ph. 726-0344 Vermontville. NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY Summer Hours will be 9 - 5:30 weekdays and closed on Saturday afternoons, (tfn) ? i Sat., July 23,9:30-1:30 P.M. j DANCE ^Ausic by AL KNOLL • Members & Guests • Food in the Kitchen The annual Eaton County Historical Society Potluck dinner will be held at 6:30 P.M. Thur­ sday, July 21, 1977 at the lawn of the Old Courthouse at Charlotte. Vermontville Historical Society members are especially invited and are traditional guests. Others with historical interests will be welcomed. Lemonade will be furnished. President Dick Larson promises a program. Athletic Boosters meeting healing. One of the mainstays in treatment is a mild pain killer. Cortisone-type drugs have been used with some success. Heat treatments also have their place in bursitis therapy. A treatment long used in this painful ailment is complete rest in bed. Anything that will lessen the chance of the afflicted joint being moved-will ease the pain and speed healing. Like any other bearings, your Outdoor Cord Set 4 Items at BIG BIG SAVINGS 50 Ft., 3 Wire Extension Cord for use with double insulated tools, by G. E. UL listed. Only S C 8 8 ITEM OF THE WEEK Always Better Buys For the... Pharmacy Facts We Offer... • • • • Patient Medication Consultation Health Information & Referral Drug Product Selection Variety Store Service Simon Pharmacy d JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. Ph.852-0845 - Nashville, Michigan * Emergency Ph.852-9787 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 I | �The Maple Valley N6ws, Nashville Michigan. Wednesday July 20. 1977* Page 4 A weekly report from Rep. RichardAllen What do you do with a drunk? as he could for any other con­ Does it make a difference if dition. Police and law enforcement -he's a jolly drunk or a mean agencies are especially drunk? These questions are being distressed by the change and, debated by police departments,, along with others, are asking for hospital staffs, mental boards, quick amendment in the fall and substance abuse officials session. Some of their distress is ob­ throughout Michigan. to long-held The cause for the debate is a viously due new law going into effect in prejudices against drunks on the Michigan October 11 which part of policemen as well as classifies drunkenness as a society in general. Part of it is disease, not not aa crime, and aimed at legitimate difficulties disease, requires that it be handled as and expenses that will be in­ curred by local agencies involved such. No. longer will police depart- in implementing the change. It is easy to take the position ments be able to simply throw a person in the “drunk tank” at the that a drunk brings on his own local jail until he sobers up. In- problem and, therefore, deserves tead, they will have to take him little help from society. The antisst, to a treatment facility which, in alcohol position of some religious most of Michigan, will be con-denominations may contribute to nected with a hospital.or medical a general view of a drunk as one care facility. And, the drunk will of the lowest and least deserving be able to refuse treatment justof our society. And, they’ve got a point. While there are good arguments „ for considering alcoholism a disease, it is cer­ tainly a disease you will never get if you never drink an alcoholic beverage! It seems to me, however, that the upcoming change in handling LIMESTONE & MARL drunks is a good one-whether (Delivered and Spread) you consider drunkness a disease CRANEWORK or a degenerate social condition. • Drainage Ditches One main reason: the old • Farm Ponds method of handling drunks DARRELL HAMILTON simply didn’t work. Or, at least, it Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852^9691 had only the limited benefit of keeping a drunk safe, and the ST. CYRIL public safe from him, while he CATHOLIC CHURCH was locked up. Most drunks REV. MICHAEL HOWELL remain repeaters. Phone 945-4246 Some evidence exists that MASSES: better therapy by trained Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. professionals will cure a larger Holy Day Masses celebrated percentage of drunks or, at least, at 8 p.m. the everting before. -significaantly alter their beha vior--a t-least enough evidence that I’m willing to give FOR PROFESSIONAL it a try. INSURANCE PLANNING No other health or social Call... . problem wrecks so much havoc THE HECKER AGENCY on us with so little effort aimed at 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE its alleviation. PHONE 852-9680 I’m certain the mechanical problems—how to transport, VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE where to have centers, how to COUNCIL MEETINGS man them, etc.-can be worked 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo out easily, except for the ex­ at 7:30 p.m. pense. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY And I think there’s a logical solution for that-an increase in PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! the tax on all alcoholic beverages EWING WELL DRILLING with the money dedicated to the WELL DRILLING & REPAIR program. 2 Inch thru Commercial Everyone who drinks should PH. (8T7J 726-0088 help pay the costs. Vermontville, Michigan PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY VERMONTVILLE GIRLS’ SOFTBALL CHAMPS Front row, left to right, are Kim Brooke, Denice Gardner, Kristie Hosey. Back row, left to right, are coach Darleen Hosey, Tammi Foote, Rachel Hartenburg, Dawn Munn, Amy Cole, and coach Paula Cole. Missing from photo are Kathi Gaedert, Kim Youngs, Sally Jensen and Lori Musser. (Maple (Maple Valley Valley News News photo) photo) VERMONTVILLE LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPS Front row, left to right, are Jim Murray, Danny Rhodes, Marty Martin, Jeff Burger, Dan Dankenbring, Dave Lewis. Back row, left to right, are coach Bob Starring, Chris Tuckey, Jeff Starring, Robert Schultz, Dion Villanueva, Steve Joppie and Dan McClintock. Missing from photo are John Villanueva, Ernie Wright, Richard Wright, Mark Barnhard and coach Kim Hansen. (Maple Valley News photo) HAIR IF YOU HAVE HAIR, WE'LL HELP YOU LOOK YOUR BEST. WE'LL CUT IT, TRIM IT, SHAPE IT, STYLE IT, TREAT IT, CURL IT, COLOR IT, FROST IT. Action Ads OUTERS COMPOUND BOW: Astro Blazer, 45 to 60 lbs, ad­ justable draw weight, 29 to 31 inch draw length, $59.95. Com­ plete selection of archery tackle including game getter and XX75 arrows in all weights and lengths. Al & Pete’s Sport Shop, 111 S. Jefferson, Hastings. Ph. (616) 945-4417. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Special Meeting Call the Professionals Thursday, July 21,1977 at 7:00 P.M. COMPLETE LINE OF RK PRODUCTS Nashville Fire Bam Complete hair care services for both sexesS • Styling • Permanents • Frosting • Coloring •Highlighting, I iIvlaa D IDiIvlaa • Fil Facials vArOO "Q/U/ n pen Monday thru Friday (Call about other times) Located: Above Birke's Shoe Store , Razor’s Edge7 HAIRDESIGNERS • IN HASTINGS Planning Commission, Board of Appeals and vj [age Council to meet with J. Paul Jones and Village Attorney, Richard Shaw. PURPOSE: Explain functions and procedures of the planning commission and Board of Appeals. Everyone Welcome! �The Maple. Volley News, Nashville Michigan, Wednesday July 20. 1977 - Page 5 Card of Thanks A Special Thank You to our children for having an Open House on our 25th- Wedding An­ niversary and our many relatives a and friends who stopped in to help us celebrate. Also for the lovely cards, gifts and flowers. It will be a day we will always remember. Elon & Janice Baker “SOCIAL SECURITY" - Lifetime Perma Plates $1.75, with case $2.00. Send to Roger Beals. 2711 W. Bradley Rd. Charlotte, Mich. 48813. (8-9) RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at NASHVILLE; FLOWERS & ,JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. (tfn) MICHI-CRAFT CANOES: 15 ft, heat treated, lifetime warranty, reg. $329, now $239. Square stern models, similarly priced. Al & Pete’s Sport Shop, 111 S. Jef­ ferson, Hastings. Phone 945-4417. CUSTOM COMBINING: For all small grains. Trucking available. Glenn and Dale Augustine, Bellevue, Mich., 616­ 763-9957. (7-26) VERMONTVILLE PEE WEE CHAMPS Front row, left to right, Honk Hock, Chris Tyler, Scott Venton, Brian Murray, Robby Wyler, and Mike Rogers. Back row, left to right, coach Stan Venton, Ken Gillig, Scott Villanueva, Benjie Morris, T.R. Myers, Kurt Hartenburg, and tone Brumm. Missing from photo are Scott Joostberns, Tom Waldren and coach Burr Hartenburg.. (Maple Valley News photo) Attention class of 1967 A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative BUDGET FUND •: In the midst of passing budget bills, the legislature this month enacted a "rainy day” fund to help stabilize state spending. Money would go in in good years, then be with­ drawn in bad years. This year’s deposit will be $75 million. PBB HOTLINE - People with questions or problems which are related to PBB can now call free for information and assistance. If you call collect to 616-796-3514, you’ll reach a field office of the Michigan Department of Public Health. HOT PLATES - Now in the Senate is HB 4359, which would require all commercial vehicle license plates to have a full sheet of reflective plastic beginning in 1978. Proponent^ say it would mean greater safety; opponents say it would cost too much. FREEWAY PATROL STAND OFF - House and Senate leaders will meet next week with Governor Milliken in an attempt to break the impasse over freeway patrols, and whether to bring the Legislature back in special session this summer. The State Police budget was held up by the disagreement over whether and how much funds be given to county sheriffs for patrols. JURY DUTY - House Bills 4135 and 4136, now in the Senate, would require a reduction in the standard 3t)-day service for jurors and would end most of the present exemptions from jury duty. The aim is to make jury duty easier and juries more representative of the populace; opponents say this is not needed in some areas and would increase local court costs. SCHOOL SMOKING - The state attorney general has ruled that public schools may not designate a location on school property forr students under age 18 to smoke cigarettes. Although student smoking lounges have been asked for, it is clearly illegal for minors to smoke in public. LIGHTS UP - Reversing its earlier decision to keep the bridge unlit at night, the Mackinac Bridge Authority has bowed to public pressure and decided to turn on the bridge lights from dusk until midnight, at least during the summer. This will cost about $1.50 per night. GREAT OUTDOORS - If your group would like a pleasant summer program, you might consider pne of the 50 movies on wildlife, recreation, and the environment available for a free loan from Film Loan Folder, DNR Information Services Center, Box 30028, Lansing, Mi. 48909. LOW LEVELS - This season’s low rainfall and warm, sunny weather have combined to bring the Great Lakes back to "normal” levels. This has impeded boating and shipping activities, but it has also slowed shoreline erosion. Boaters should carry upto-date charts to avoid shoals. Summer orientation atW.M.II. in Summer orientation has been completed by the first half of approximately 2,400 students including Rose Mary Frith of Nashville, who will be freshmen at Western Michigan University this fall. In groups of 125 to 150, they came here for three day periods to meet their faculty advisors, register for classes, take a battery of tests and tour campus buildings. Forty speciallytrained student leaders aided in the "get-acquainted” process. Many parents also spent time on the WMU campus meeting with University administrators, faculty and staff members while their sons and daughters were Here’s towering performance you can take home TODAY It’s not too late! Maple Valley Class of 1967 we are still taking reservations for our 10 year class re-union. If you have any questions, Call Dave and Brinda Hawkins 852-0749. (7-19) Make, move, shred, and feed 4-ton haystacks; load up to 1'/« tons ond lift it 10 feet high; drill postholes; plow, plant, cultivate, or...you choose the job — and let this 2640 take charge. The 2640 — this is a full-crop full-season performer. The 2640 s towering performance HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER: 24 x 52, 4 bedroom, kitchen and dining room, living room, utility room and bath. Oil heat. On about 5 acres or more. $24,900. South of Nashville oh blacktop road. 517­ 852-9356. (7-26) proves its heritage — John Deere. A live PTO. draft-sensing 3-point hitch, powerful and closed-center hydraulics — these and more qualify this 70-hp performer for most any job. The 2604 is also big in comfort — you get deep-cushioned, armchair comfort, logically placed and color-coded controls, full instrumentation in a flat-black, no-glare dash, and much more you'll find only when you climb aboard the 2640 and see it yourself. Stop in today ond see this powerful John Deere 70-hp 2640 — its performance is good proof of its family name. For Notices, News items, Want-Ads Display Advertising Please Phone 945-9554 TODAY! Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 to.5:30 / Sat. 7:30 to 4 p.m. GaW Sales LAKE ODESSA, MICHIGAN. .PHONE 374-8835 American Heritage Shows Present Sunday — July 31 Fairgrounds in Hastings Elvis Direct from Los Vegas Elvis Wade Revue Elvis Wade Neil Trainor and Country Capers Free Drawing100 Instant Lottery Tickets 1st Prue — SO Tickets 2nd Prize —30 Tickets 3rd Prize — 20 Tickets going through the orientation process. Norman Russell, assistant to the vice president for student services here, is director of the program. The new student will return for the first day of fall semester classes on August 29. Family Ticket(advance Only) $10.00 Adults(advance) $4.00 Adults(at the door) $5.00 Student(advance) $2.00 Studentfat the door) $3.00 Neil Trainor Tickets Available at: Chucks Sporting Goods (North end of Gun Lake) Nashville Hardware Reminder Gambles �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville Michigan. Wednesday July 20.1977 •• Page 6 The Penny . a species in jeopardy, but It is a rare moment to see a one -cent sale rung up on the cash register these days. Jerry Brumm, owner of Nashville Hardware, measures steel single jack chain that sells for 14 cents a foot, slightly more than a penny an inch. Karen Hummel knows a value when she sees one. Here, she finds a loaf of bread that sells for about a penny a slice at South End Food and Beverage. The penny...the poor, lowly penny, has fallen on hapd times. Someone might offer a penny for your thoughts, but how much wisdom and knowledge can a penny buy? Some might still maintain that a penny saved is a penny earned. And others might claim that a penny found is good luck. But for the most part, a penny isn’t worth a wooden nickel. Inflation has claimed a host of casualties, the penny being one of the most obvious. Abe Lincoln, whose likeness adorns the once proud piece, would roll over in his grave if he was aware of the penny’s present plight. But for those willing to give it a chance and do some serious searching, the penny can make some sense in life. The penny can buy time. Of course there are none in Nash­ ville or Vermontville, but the penny can get you 12 minutes of curb' time on a parking meter. So chalk one up for the penny, .it can buy time, which is ever so valuable in this fast paced world of burs. The gum-ball machine at Kelley’s Variety Store and other businesses in Nashville and Vermontville are favorite places for youngsters to part with their pennies. But other candies have left the penny far behind. “There is no such thing as penny candy anymore,” said Max Kelley, owner of Kelley’s, “even penny candy costs two cents today.” Simon Pharmacy still has two candies that sell for a penny, .sour apple gum balls and zotz candy. But the remainder of penny candy sells for two cents. The next closest item selling for a penny at Simon’s are cigarette lighter flints, which sell for five for ten cents or, in other words, two cents each. But the best bargain at Simon’s is time. “People can call and get alot of information (on drugs and prescriptions) for nothing,” said John Simon. “Our time is free.” At South End Food and Beverage it’s possible to find some penny values with some fancy mathematical calculations. Continued next page- Elaine Leonard, owner of Nashville Flowers and Jewelry, sells the ribbon in the picture for 36 cents a yard, an even penny an inch value. Next to her on the counter are star flowers that sell at three for a penny. Post office clerk, Vesta Ditzer, shows hundreds of onecenl, s^mPs>that can be purchased at the post office in Nashville. But be sure to buy thirteen so that letter will be delivered. �The Maple Volley New*. Nashville Michigan, Wednesday July 20,1977 — Page 7 One slice of Blue Seal Bread costs about a penny. You can purchase two books of matches for one cent, or rubber bands for less than a penny. Large pretzels sell for two for five cents, or 2.5 cents each and balloons can be purchased for a pair of pennies. Twnety B.B.s have a one-cent value. Nashville Hardware is a fun place to hunt for penny values, with all the single nuts, bolts, screws and nails available for purchase. A shopper can buy several of certain tacks, nails, etc. for a penny. Ten staples for one cent. One one-quarter inch washer or split shots for a penny. A spool of 100 yards of 6 lb- test fishing line sells for $1.00, so one yard of the line is a penny value. Steel jack No. 16 chain sells for 14 cents a foot, so one inch of it is worth slightly more than a penny. At Nashville Flowers and" Jewelry, star flowers can be purchased at three for a penny. Ribbon sells at 36 cents per yard, so it has a penny value an inch. The U.S. Government, which mints the coins in the first place, still offers penny values. Just stop down at the local post office and buy a one cent stamp, but be sure to buy a dozen more of them if you want your letter to get through. The moral of this story appears to be that the penny is not yet extinct, but the species is in jeopardy. Penny buys are far from a thing of the past, but you must keep an eye peeled to find them. So, if you think the penny isn’t worth a red cent, take a closer look around. There are still a few buys for penny pinchers. Story and Photos by Randy Northover MAPLE VALLEY GIRLS’ SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT CHAMPS The Nashville Baptist girls' softball team won the Maple Valley girls' softball tournament last weekend. Members of the championship team are, front row left to right, April Browne, Valerie Howard, Lynn DeGroot, and Trina Shupp. Back row, left to right, are coach Marie Eager, April Mahon, Diane,Cook, Tammie Spillane, Kim McMillon, and Brenda Browne. Missing from photo are Robin Terpening, Stacy Hill and Susan Martin. (Maple Valley News photo) Reach over 3,200 area homes with a 'want-ad' in the Maple Valley News. Turn those unwanted, unused items in to Cash. Phone Today! Call 945*9554 and place your want-ads, news items, and display advertising, house to house in 'Valley' why Passbook Savings are The gum-ball machine at Kelley's Variety Store is a kids favorite place to part with their pennies. Here Edie Reed and Jamie Robert Stevens spend some of their savings. the greatest thing growing WE ARE NOW PAYING THE HIGHEST ALLOWABLE INTEREST RATE 5- DAILY INTEREST on our passbook savings accounts (mulling in an rffrctiw annual * k-I«I !». 35*»> Eaton Federal and Loan Association THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Store clerk LuAnne Valley News camera. HOME OFFICE ■ CHARLOTTE. MICH. ■ Phom 543-3880 Nashvill*. Midi. • Phon* 862-1830 - Eaton Rapids, Midi. ■ Phon* 663-1551 touMHOusa* LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville Michigan, Wednesday July 20, 1977 - Page 8 Michigan leads nation in blueberries The National Blueberry Festival is held in South Havenand with good reason-since Michigan leads the nation in production of the luscious fruit which each year attracts thousands of visitors to the state’s 91 “pick-your-own” blueberry farms, according to Automobile Club of Michigan. Blueberries can be eaten right off the bush, mixed into pies and pancakes or even used to make soap. Last year Michigan growers’ production was up 12 percent over 1975-a total of 35.9 million pounds compared to New Jersey’s 26.3 million and North Carolina’s 1.5 million. Michigan has a total of 58C 1976 blueberry crop-23.9 million farms, and despite a severe pounds-was sold for processing winter that damaged many into canned fruit for pies, jams, plants, agricultural officials are jellies and other goodies. The predicting the state will retain its remaining 12 million pounds were sold for fresh market, including No. 1 position in 1977. The bulk of Michigan’s those blueberries from “pick­ operations and blueberry crop comes from your-own” Allegan, Berrien and VanBuren roadside stands. For the past 14 years, the counties, but “you-pick” operations listed on Auto Club’s National Blueberry Festival has 1977 guide extend into central, been held in South Haven-always in July when the first of the fruit East and Southeast Michigan. With 8,500 acres under becomes ripe enough for picking. cultivation statewide'in 1976, the But with the harvest extending average yield amounted to about into September, Michiganians 4,225 pounds of blueberries per get another chance to salute the blueberry at Montrose’s sixth acre. About two-thirds of Michigan’s annual Blueberry Festival Aug. 19-21. Festivities that have become a tradition at South Haven’s celebration, held this year July 1­ 4, include the crowning of a Blueberry Queen, blueberry baking contests, blueberry pie­ eating competitions and blueberry pancake breakfasts. The “you-pick” blueberry farms listed by Auto Club range from one'acre to 75 acres. Some offer tours of the farm, including the processing operation; provide playground equipment or farm animals for the enjoyment of youngsters; sell snacks or fresh-baked blueberry pies and home-made blueberry preserves, and accommodate visitors with restrooms that range from outhouses to the most modem conveniences. Most “you-pick” farms provide pails for picking but visitors must bring their own containers for transporting the*fruit home. Some farms even transport visitors by wagon to the fields and give them stools to make it easier to reach the berries at the top of the bushes. At the J.G. Brower farm near Holland, visitors are entitled to three pounds of blueberries free if they have picked berries there four years straight. Maxson’s Grab a Pail and Go Blueberry Picking at These You-Pick Farms p.m. (ACI) 49 WOODLAND ACRES, 10821 Pierce St., West Olive. Ph: (616) 875-8853. 5 acres. Open dawn to dusk daily except Sun. (ABI) WEST MICHIGAN 1 •DON’S BLUEBERRY FARM, Farina Rd., New Buffalo. Ph: (616) 469-0113. 10 acres. Open 10 a m. to 7 p.m. daily. (ABCFHI) 2 ALFRED HOCHBERGER, Saw­ yer Rd., Sawyer. Ph: (616) 426­ 4979. 2 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. (A) 3 HUTCHISON BLUEBERRIES, Red Arrow Hwy., Sawyer. Ph: (616) 426-4548. 3 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 8 a.m. to dusk Fri.-Sun. (AF) 4 SMITTY’S BLUEBERRIES, Holloway Dr., Sawyer. 5 acres. Open month of Aug. (Al) 5 C.B. DIBBLE-SCHMIGLE, 10700 Jerico Rd., Bridgman. Ph: - (616) 465-6058. 4 acres. Open dawn to dusk daily. (Al) 6 MEAD'S MEMORIAL GROVE, 1885 Shawnee Rd., Baroda. Ph: (616) 422-1562. 12 acres. Open 4-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (BCDEFHI) 7 HUNKY FRUIT STAND, 2054 S. M-140, Benton Harbor. Ph: (616) 944-1245. 4 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (DEF) 8 B & J. BLUEBERRY RANCH, Gard’s Prairie Rd., Decatur. Ph: (616) 423-8301.16 acres. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, July 15Sept. 6. (ABCDEFGHI) 9 MAEDER FAMILY FUNNY FARM, Red Arrow Hwy., Hart­ ford. Ph: (616) 621-4044. 2 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. (AH) 10 DOWD ORCHARDS, 1-94 at Hartford exit, Hartford. Ph: (616) 621-3644. 40 acres. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. (ABDEFGI) 11 ROBERT BRAUSCH, 2840 S. 54th St., Lawrence. Ph: (616) 674-8415. 6 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. (ACF) 12 THE PINES, 545 Bangor Rd., Lawrence. Ph: (616) 674-3336. 2 acres. Call for appointment. (AHI) 13 MANDIGO FARMS, 41st St., Paw Paw. Ph: (616) 657-4481. 4 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (AEF) 14 LEDUC CULTIVATED BLUE­ BERRIES, Paw Paw. Ph: (616) 628-2769. 50 acres. Open 8 a.m. to dusk daily. (ABCFGI) 15 DOWD BLUEBERRY FARM, M-40, Paw Paw. Ph: (616) 657­ 9979. 75 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, July 4 thru .Labor Day. (ABCDFGI) 16 WITTE’S ANTIQUES & FARM, Front Ave., Mattawan. Ph: (616) 668-3574. 2 acres. Open noon to 5 p.m. daily. (ACEH) 17 BLUEBIRD HILL, 3500 Vander­ bilt Rd., Portage. Ph: (616) 327­ 7337. 7 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except Suh. (ABCHI) 18 A.P. KQVACH BLUEBERRIES, 4430 Vanderbilt,' Portage. Ph: (616) 327-5902. 13 acres. Open 8 a.m. to dusk Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (Al) 19 EICHER BLUEBERRY FARM, Findley Rd., Burr Oak. Ph: (616) 651-2433. 6 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except Sun., July-Aug. (ACFI) 20 DRY AN'S BLUEBERRY PATCH, Bangor. Ph: (616) 427­ 7136. 2 acres. Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. (Al) 21 DEGRANDCHAMP BLUE­ BERRY FARM, Blue Star Hwy. & 14th St., South Haven. Ph: (616) 637-3915. 25 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. (ABEFI) 22 RADSECK FARM MARKET, Blue Star Hwy., South Haven. Ph: (616) 227-3555. 2 acres. Open 10 a.m. to dusk daily. (ABCEFH) 23 BLU-J, INC., AlrportRd., South 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Haven. Pb: (616) 637-2748. 50 acres. Opfcn 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (ABCI) JONATHAN SHAPPEE, 107th Ave. & 70th St., South Haven. Ph: (616) 637-1585. 10 acres. Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, July 1-Sept. 30. (AEI) JONES BLUEBERRIES, C.R. 215, Grand Junction. 60 acres. Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (ACDI) THE BLUEBERRY BOX, C.R. 215, Grand Junction. Ph: (616) 434-6130. 1 acre. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. (Al) SCHOONER HILL ORCHARDS, C.R. 215 & 15th Ave., Grand Junction. Ph: (616) 427-5112. 7 acres. Open daylight hours daily. (ACDEFG) TENANTS BLUEBERRY FARM, 618 E. Baseline Rd., Blooming­ dale. Ph: (616) 521-7662. 8 acres. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (ACGI) FRITZ'S BLUEBERRIES, C.R. 388, Gobles. Ph: (616) 521-7655. 6 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. (ACHI) GET-MAR-FAAMS, 29th St., Gobles. Ph: (616)628-4586. 41Z? acres. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ACI) KENNETH SCHULTZ A SONS, 616 55th St., Pullman. Ph: (616) 236-5647. 1 acre. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. (A) VAN’S FARM MARKET, M-89, Fennville. Ph: (616) 561=2264. 20 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 6‘p.m. daily. (ABDFl) KRUPKA BLUEBERRY FARM, Blue Star Hwy., Fennville. Ph: (616) 857-4278. 5 acres. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Al) CRANE x ORCHARDS, M-89, Fennville. Ph: (616) 561-2297. 3 acres. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon to 7 p.m. Sun. (ABDEFGI) REED'S BLUEBERRY FARM. 3669 110th Ave., Allegan. Ph: (616) 673-3570. 9 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. dally. (Al) 36 RIDGEVIEW FRUIT FARM. 1475 W. M-118, Martin. Ph: (616) 672-5245.18 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily except Sun. (ABDEFGI) 37 DE MAAGD'S BLUEBERRIES, 881 146th St. SE, Wayland. Ph: (616) 877-4321. 3 acres. Open daylight hours daily except Sun. (A) 38 THE BEARDS, 2763 140th Ave., Dorr. Ph: (616) 896-8296. 17 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except Sun. (AEFGI) 39 JOHN BECKSVOORT, A-4177 60th St., Holland. Ph: (616) 392-1910. 1 acre. Open dawn to dusk daily except Sun. (A) 40 M.P. HUYSER, A-415864th St.,. Holland. 8 acres. Open daylight hours daily. (AEF) 41 WINDMILL, 5370 Butternut Dr., Holland. Ph: (616) 399­ 1029. 10 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily except Sun. (ACI) 42 AUSSICKER'S BLUEBERRIES, 0-15985 Quincy St., Holland. Ph: (616) 399-6267. Open 8 a.m. to dusk daily except Sun.t (A) 43 J.G. BROWER BLUEBERRY FARM, 0-3221 Beeline Rd., Holland. Ph: (616) 399-6815. 2 acres. Open 9 a.m. to dusk daily except Sun. (ACFG) 44 STANSBY, 13874 Van Buren, Holland. Ph: (616) 399-1686. 5 acres. Open 8 a.m. to dusk daily except Sun. (ACGHI) 45 BIG BERRY BLUEBERRY FARM, 4303 52nd St., Holland. Ph: (616) 396-3185. 18'acres. Open 8 a.m. to dusk daily except Sun. (AD) 46 CENTENNIAL ACRES, 5177 40th Ave., Hudsonville. Ph: (616) 669-6506. 10 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m. Jo 2 p.m. Sat. (ABCI) 47 HAROLD HAVERDINK, 6083 Taylor St., Hudsonville. Ph: (616) 895-6392. 4 acres. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Sun. 48 IRVINE'S BLUEBERRY ACRES. 8172 66th Ave., Blendon Town­ ship, Bauer. Ph: (616) 895-4538 7 acres. Open 8:30 a.m. to 7 50 NELSON BLUEBERRY FARM, 15614 Filmore Rd., West Olive. Ph: (616) 842-2115. 10 acres. Open 8 a.m. to dusk daily, July 4-Labor Day. (A) 51 WHISPERING PINES, 6427 Butternut Dr., West Olive. Ph: (616) 399-6216. 1 acrp. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. (H) 52 CARINI AND SONS, 15015 Port Sheldon St., West Olive. Ph: (616) 399-2052. 15 acres. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (A) 53 BAMBI'S BLUEBERRY HILL, 11655 48th Ave., Allendale. Ph: (616) 895-6816. 30 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. (ABCGHI) 54 CARMODY'S, 16179 16th Ave., Marne. Ph: (616) 677-3654. 4 acres. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Sun. (AE) 55 REENDERS BLUEBERRY FARMS, US-31, Grand Haven. Ph: (616) 842-5238. 20 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily except Sun. (ABCFGI) 56 JEFF CROWELL, 11561 Apple Dr., Nunica. Ph: (616) 837-6679. 6 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. (ACFI) 57 FRANK JARKA, 18211 112th Ave., Nunica. Ph: (616) 837­ 8719. 5 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. (ACFI) 58 THE SHACK, 14830 84th St.,.,. Coopersville. Ph: (616) 837­ 8877. 8 acres. Open 8 a.m. to dusk Mon.-Fri.^8a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. (ABCI) 59 VENROY BLUEBERRIES, 14564 84th Ave., Coopersville. Ph: (616) 837-6482. 15 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (AFI) 60 JAMES TABAK, 934 W. Mount Garfield, Muskegon. Ph: (616) 798-4205. 3% acres. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. (ACFGHI) 61 HYRNS, 4288 Ford Rd., Muske­ gon. Ph: (616) 744-5332. 11 acres. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, July 20-Sept. 15. (ACI) 62 FOSTER HARRIS. 2051 Ellis, Muskegon. Ph: (616) 798-3712. 12 acres. Open dawn to dusk daily. (Al) 63 BOCA BLUEBERRY FARM, 4165 Whitehall Rd., Muskegon. Ph: (616) 766-2066. 5 acres. Open 9 a.m. to dusk daily. (ABI) 64 SODINI’S BLUEBERRIES, 2345 Weber Rd., Muskegon. Ph: (616) 766-3667. 13 acres. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily ex­ cept Sun. (ACI) 65 CLARK’S BLUEBERRIES, 4601 S. Sullivan Rd., Ravenna. Ph: (616) 853-6849. 28 acres. Open 7 a.m. to dusk daily except Sun. (AHI) 66 AFTERMATH, Lakewood ,& Zellar, Whitehall. 2 acres. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Sun. (AFI) 67 AMSTUTZ BLUEBERRY LANE W.“Winston Rd., Rothbury. Ph: (616)894-8483.32 acres. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Sun. (A) 68 MAXSON’S BLUEBERRY FARM, 92nd St., Fremont. Ph: (616) 924-0229. 20 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily except Sun. (ABI) 69 GOODFELLOW FARMS, 7650 100th St., Fremont. Ph: (616) 924-5638.15 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. (ACEH) 70 THE BLUEBERRY PATCH, Ludlhgton. Ph: (616) 843-9619. 30 acres. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. dally. (AQCDFI) 71 HALL'S FRUIT FARM, 2150 Hammond Rd., Hastings. Ph: (616) 945-2189. 4 acres. Open 8 a.m. to noon Mon.-Sat. in Aug.; 5 p.m. to dusk Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. (AEFI) 72 COOK’S BERRY FARM, 3534 W. Kalamo Hwy., Charlotte. Ph: (517) 543-4558. 3 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 8^p.m. Call for ' appointment (E) 73 BIRD BLUEBERRY PLANTA­ TION, 11901 S. Greenville Rd., Greenville. Ph: (616) 794-0348 or 754-3684. 5 acres. Open 8 'a.m. to dusk daily. (ABEI) EAST MICHIGAN 74 CHAPINDALE FARMS, Blan­ chard. Ph: (616) 972-8623. 1 acre. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except Sun. (AHI) 75 QLASPELL’S, 11895 Frost Rd.*, Freeland: Ph: (517) 781-2859.13 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 1-6 p.m. Sun. (ACGI) 76 CLARKS BERRY FARM, 17895 Roosevelt Rd., Hemlock. Ph: (517) 642-5600 or 642-8823. 5 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon to 6 p.m. Sun. (ACEGI) 77 FISHER’S BLUEBERRY FARM, 4532 N. Steel Rd., Hemlock. Ph: (517) 642-5361. 8 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. (ABCI) 78 BLUEBERRIES GALORE, 11580 Gratiot Rd., Saginaw. Ph: (517) 792-0667. 4 acres. Open daylight to dusk daily. (BCOI) 79 KONOSKI’S, 6400 W. Willard Rd., Birch Run. Ph: (313) 686­ 1481. 2 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (ABCEI) 80 MONTROSE ORCHARDS, 12473 Seymour Rd., Montrose. Ph: (313) 639-6971. 13 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. (ABCEFGI) 81 AZURE ACRES, 1233 Lake , Road, Clio. Ph: (313) 686-9768. 15 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. dally, mid-July thru Sept. (ACI) 82 HILL BLUEBERRIES, 8267 W. Frances Rd., Flushing. Ph: (313) 369-6278. 3 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily except Sun. (Al) 83 BLUEBERRY LANE PLANTA­ TION, 13370 Blueberry Lane, Ofter Lake. Ph: (313) 793-4590. 30 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except after Labor Day 10 a.m. to 5, p.m. daily. (ABCI) 84 ALEXANDER’S, Hasco Rd., Vassar. Ph: (517) 823-8184. 5 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon.. Tues., Thurs., Fri. (Al) 85 TURNER’S BLUEBERRY FARM, 201 Albin Rd., Caro. 5 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except Wed. (ACEI) 86 E.B. BLUEBERRY FARM, INC, 2302 Graham Rd., Imlay City. Ph: (313) 724-8719. 12 acres. Open 9 a.m. to 6 pjn. daily. (ACI) 87 DR. BRISTOL'S, 2123 Bristol Rd., Imlay City. Ph: (313) 724­ 6185.14 acres. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. (ACI) SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN 88 ANDERSON BLUEBERRY FARM, 2040 and 2381 Graham Rd., Imlay City. Ph: (313) 724­ 1600 or 724-8811. 78 acres. Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. (ABCI) 89 GREEN THUMB BLUEBER­ RIES, 455 S. Stringer Rd., San­ dusky Ph: (313) 648-2974. 15 acre&. Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (ABCGI) 90 HAZEN'S, 350 W. Wise Rd., Union Lake.Ph: (313) 363-4072. 10 acres. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. (Cl) 91 ZABINSKY BLUEBERRY FARM, 11200 Dexter, Dexter. Ph: (313) 426-3569. 6 acres. Open 8 a.m. to dusk daily be­ ginning late July. (Al) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville Michigan, Wednesday July 20, 1977 - Page 9 Nashville youth to attend Blue Lake fine arts camp One student from the Nashville area is attending the second session at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, a summer school of the arts located just north of Muskegon. Ross Nichols is majoring in band. Blue Lake was founded in 1966 and in 11 years has grown to become one of the largest facilities of its type in the United States. The camp offers students a highly diverse arts curriculum.. Blue Lake has programs throughout the summer for elementary, junior high, high school and college students. The camp runs for two-week sessions.. The second session runs from July 5 through July 17 and is primarily for junior high school students. Students attending the camp during the second two-week session have the option of majoring in one of the following areas: art, ballet, band, jazz-rock ensemble, orchestra, piano, theatre and musical theatre. The Blue Lake art program includes work in drawing, painting, weaving, stitchery, textile designing, macrame, sculpture, ceramics and jewelry. The three purposes of the art program are the making of works of art, the understanding of art objects in relation to the culture and the critical evaluation of art products. Students electing a major in ballet at Blue Lake take classes in technique with jazz, character or modern dance classes rounding out the ballet program. Band students at Blue Lake are divided into three bands with students grouped by ability. In addition to three hours of intensive daily rehearsals and Continued from page 8 > near Fremont boasts it has “no weeds, no snakes-just big, ripe, delicious blueberries.” Schooner Hill Orchards near Grand Junction reports: “Our farm is 120 acres of rolling land, with a small lake. We encourage courage picnicking and just visiting. Most of our customers return as friends each year.” Because of changes in the weather and variations in har­ vest times, it is always advisable to phone ahead to assure that berries are available at a par­ ticular farm. Recipes for delicacies made with blueberries are included in a booklet published by the Michigan Blueberry Growers Association of Grand Junction. Some of the “you-pick” farms sell recipe booklets while others offer them free to customers.” sectionals, band students can enroll in technique classes and choose an elective and various recreational activities. Jazz enrollment at Blue Lake is limited to two ensembles of complete standard instrumentation. Jazz work includes two hours daily in full ensemble rehearsal, a sectional rehearsal and one hour of improvisiation. There are two orchestras during the second session with students assigned according to proficiency level following auditions held the first day of the session. In addition to a full rehearsal schedule, students have a chance to attend performances of the Blue Lake Staff String Quartet. The piano program at Blue Lake is designed to introduce the student to a variety of keyboard literature and to expose the student to other aspects of the keyboard by offering electives such as accompanying, keyboard ensembles, harmonization and transportation. The piano facilities have been expanded this year to include new teaching studios, a piano classroom, eight additional practice rooms and a performance new stage overlooking Little Blue Lake. High School students attend the theatre and musical theatre program. Both curriculums run for four weeks. The theatre program began June 21 and the musical theatre began July 5. Students have a chance to per­ form at the Howmet Playhouse in Whitehall which is owned and operated by Blue Lake. The theatre program inlcudes the study of the elements of theatrical production; dramas, history, design and directing. The emphasis of the program however is acting. Two plays will be presented to the public during the four-week period, “Blithe Spirit” and “Royal Gambit.” Musical theatre students will do two shows this summer: “The Music Man” and “Damn Yankees”, both to be performed at the Howmet Playhouse. The musical theatre program is limited to an enrollment of 25 students. Action-Ads ATTENTION PARTY PLAN Manager & Demonstrators needed in this area! Over 400 fast-selling items! Best Hostess Awards! No investment! Call Toll Free 1-800-243-7606, or write Santa’s Toy Parties, Avon, Conn. 06001 - Also Booking Parties. (7-20) & (7-27) A will should. be reviewed periodically. >A change in marital status, new children increased property or.other assets, change of address to another state, retirement, statute changes - each may be good cause to write a new will or to amend the existing one. It should be legally drawn and witnessed to be valid. Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Tl.e lovely yard of Mr. and Mrs. Vem Reed was the setting for a 7 p.m. ceremony on July 7, when their daughter, Joyce Myers,, became the bride of Jim Peterson of Haslett, in the presence of sixty relatives and friends. This also was the 53rd anniversary of her parents’ wedding and the 35th of her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Don Gaedert. A reception follwed at the Reed home. Another reception was held Saturday evening at the Peter­ son’s new double mobile home on 3rd Street, to a large group of friends who came to greet them and inspect their new home. Congratulations to this couple. Mrs. Vern Reed’s mother, Mrs. Leon Williams, a former resident, was 98 years old last Friday, July 15. She is at the home of Mrs. Robert Childs (Myrtle), in Lake Odessa, where Cyclists injured in head-on crash VERMONTVILLE - A Bellevue man was in a Charlotte Hospital and his wife in a hospital in Lansing today after their motorcycle collided head-on with a car on Ionia Road Thursday afternoon. Attendants in Lansing General Hospital said Mrs. Betty Maple Valley board approves meeting dates At the organizational meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, July 11, 1977, the board members ap­ proved the following resolution regarding regular board meeting dates for the 1977-78 school year. Regular meetings of the board of education will be held in the school administration building located -near the Jr.-Sr. high school starting at 8:00 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. The following is the schedule of the regular meeting dates for the 1977-78 school year:.July 11,1977; August 8, 1977; September 12, 1977; October 10,1977; November 14, 1977; December 12, 1977; January 9, 1978; February 13, 1977; March 13, 1978; April 10, 1798; May 8, 1978; June 12, 1978. family members dropped by to offer congratulations through the day. Mrs. Ava Kroger spent Thursday with Mrs. Thelma Taylor and Mrs. Lucy Fuller at Thornapple Lake. Mr. Taylor and son Jim, of Nashville, were in Ann Arbor where Jim had a doctor’s appointment. The Taylors will take Mrs. Fuller to Metropolitan Airport on Monday, P.M., where she will fily home to Lakeland after spending over five weeks in Michigan. Mrs. Vera Wheaton, Mrs. Iva Rogers, Mrs. Velma De Mond, Mrs. Eava Kalnbac, Mrs. Iva Reed and Mrs. Ava Kroger spent Wednesday P.M. at the home of Mrs. Florence Smuts, reminiscing over their teaching experiences as former Maplewood teachers. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Livingston, 46, was in critical condition after overnight surgery. Her husband, Richard, 48, was in fair condition with an ankle fracture at Hayes-GreenBeach Hospital in Charlotte. The Livingstons, who live at 2440 Swift Hwy., Bellevue, were southbound when a car driven by Jerry Wayne Goodwin, 35, of 2417 N. Ionia crested a hill in the wrong traffic lane, according to deputies. Officers said they are contunuing an investigation of the accident. W. J. Harley in the death of her husband Friday in a tractor accident. Eaton County Senior Citizens picnic is Thursday, July 21, at Sherman Park at 12 noon on M-66. The park is north of Vermontville Hwy., and south of M-43. Bring food, your own table service, food to pass and your own drink. Members of the Vermontville Historical Society are invited to a 6:30 p.m. potluck next Thursday on the old courthouse lawn. Bring food and table service. Lemonade will be furnished. Many from Eaton County area enjoyed homemade ice cream and the trimmings at the Gresham church Saturday evening. Mrs. Ava Kroger accompanied Mrs. Carl Martens and Mrs. Iva Braithwaite to Ingham Medical Hospital on Sunday P.M. to visit Mrs. Gertrude Martens, who recently broke her hip. She is improving very slowly. ' Mr. and Mrs. Finley Mc­ Cormick, Lisa, Linda, Lori and Leslie Lynn "were overnight guests Thursday of the John Rodriguez family at thier Gun Lake Cottage. CHILD CARE For 2% to 5 year olds. Beginning September 1 in my licensed home. Supervised play and learning. Call: 726-1066 or 726-0491 Vermontville NOTICE Village of Vermontville Residents There will be an open public meeting on July 21, 1977 at 8 p.m. in the Public Library concerning addingof permanent chemical and chlorine treatment to village water. Every village residence is urged to attend. Ann Samann Village Clerk FLY PROTECTION > Vacation Bible School at Peace United Methodist church The Peace United Methodist Church, at Barryville, is spon­ soring a 3-day Vacation Bible School, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, August 1, 2, and 3. It will be held at the church from 9:30 to 11:30 A.M. each day. Theme is “Knowing. Christ”, led by Karen Swift and Carlene Miller, missionaries with Child Evangelism Fellowship, and will include Singing, Bible & Missionary Stories, Bible and Song Drills, Crafts and Refresh­ ments. Freewill offerings are encouraged which will go to the state CEF Missionary Program. Bible School will conclude with a picnic at Charlton Park on Wednes. August 3 and parents are invited. Peace Sunday School will pay the $1.00 park admission fee for each volunteer driver. Peace United Methodist Church is located at 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79), 4 miles west of Nash­ ville, and all boys and girls who will be entering Kindergarten this Fall, on up thru Junior High, are invited. (7-27) the PURINA way PURINA DAIRY SPRAYS help you save money by controlling flies. Cows eat more, rest more, milk more—-make more money for you. Get quick kill and long-lasting action. Fly control pays. See us soon for the right Purina Dairy Spray to fit your needs. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 PURINA HEALTH PRODUCTS �Th« Maple Valley News. Nashville Michigan, Wednesday July 20,1977 -- Page 10 West Michigan Fishing REPORT: Fish are moving up and down with changing water temperatures in Lake Michigan, but fishing is generally good, in some areas excellent, in West Michigan, it is reported by West Michigan Tourist Association. Following are south-to-north reports on fishing success compiled today by the tourist association from charter boat captains, sport shops and chambers of commerce: SOUTH HAVEN-Fishing here has been fair to good with anglers netting Lake trout, some nice Kings up to 18 lbs., and an occasional Coho, according to Capt. Fernan Gruber of Big Foot Charter Service. Tadpollies, Flutterspoons, and Locos have been best lures with chartreuse with red or black dots as best color. Changing winds have muddied the waters and perch fishing should improve as the water clears. GRAND HAVEN-Fishermen in boats off Port Sheldon are landing “loads” of perch, according to the chamber of commerce. And perch fishing has also been good off the piers. Changing winds on the big lake have slowed fishing somewhat, but persistent anglers have been landing Lake trout, Chinook, and a few Steelhead and Coho. Best depth has been at 90 ft. right off a 100 ft. bottom. Surfcasters are having some luck with Browns in 10 to 12 ft.' of water. On the rivers and bayous fishing is good for bass, bluegills, and specks, and fair for pike and catfish. MUSKEGON-Plenty of fish are being . boated out of Muskegon, reports Capt. Ben Seehock of the Seahawk. Chinook, 8 - 20 lbs., and Lake trout up to 15 lbs. are hitting on Kush spoons at 45-70 ft. over a 115 ft. bottom. The only color that has been working is white with black dots. PENTWATER-Cooler waters CALL US TODAY! RAIN ORAGE Wheat and Oats Drying, Buying, Storage & Feed Bank FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 I PURINA I HEALTH I PRODUCTS MM ^***•■■*>1 l1l1 lmllvif-yvr "▼dllSa a have brought fish closer to shore, reports the chamber of com­ merce and Capt. Whitey Ver­ meulen of the Sportsman. Fishermen are cathcing mostly Lake trout, along with some Chinook, some Steelhead, and an occasional Coho. Best fishing has been 40-80 ft. down over 100-150 ft. of water using a variety of lures and colors. Best fishing locations have been south of the harbor off Juniper beach, a couple of miles north off “Three Sisters,” and further north off the Consumers Project. BALDWIN-Area streams are low and clear and producing good Brown trout catches at night on large flies, it is reported by Ed’s Sport Shop. Wet flies and spin­ ners are best baits in the daytime. Grasshoppers -and hopper flies are producing on the Little South branch and Middle branch of the Pere Marquette river and on the Pine river. Bluegills are hitting crickets and worms in deep water on area lakes and bass are responding to plastic crawlers in the daytime and surface lures at nights. ■ LUDINGTON-Despite changing water temperatures fishing here is good, reports Tamarac Sports Fishing Dock. Charters are averaging 6% fish per trip, mostly Lake trout to 16% lbs., Chinook salmon to 22 lbs., and Coho salmon to 7 lbs. Because of the changing water temperatures, best fishing depths have ranged from 35 to 95 ft. down oyer 100 to 200 ft. of water. Yellow Lucky lures, green J plugs, Rattle snakes and Krocodiles have been best baits. Also at Ludington, Ed Andersen of Pere Marquette Sports Center reports crappie fishing has moved into an excellent category, particularly on Hamlin lake, with fish in the two-pound class. Pinkies and small minnows are best baits at 5-6 ft. depths over an 8-12 ft. weedy bottom. Both Pere Marquette lake and Lake Michigan, off the break­ wall, are producing big perch, but on an “in and out” basis. Small mouth bass fishing is very good. A 24 lb. channel cat was taken in Hamlin lake last week. GADILLAC-Fishing generally is on the upswing in area lakes, particularly Lakes Mitchell and Cadillac, and streams, reports the chamber of commerce. Bluegills and sunfish, 8-10”, have been very good on crickets and worms, jumbo perch have started to show up in shallow water, and crappies, some to IVi lbs., are hitting minnows and jigs. Walleyes in the three-pound class are coming in shallow water and both Mitchell and Cadillac are producing Smallmouth bassjo 5 lbs. Nor- AH notices should be delivered to Carl's by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. rStetya all this week in Hastings at the Barry County Fair Dick Allen Art Contest Winner Meets Governor Milliken Todd Rohrback (center), a fifth grade student from Swegles Street School in St-. Johns, shows Governor Milliken (left) his Grand Prize Winner in the Third Annuall Dick Allen Art Contest during his recent visit to the Capitol. Looking on (right) is Senator Allen, sponsor of the annual art contest. The picture, which is made from about $22.00 worth of coins, will hang in Senator Allen’s office. (Photo supplied) them pike action has picked up inland lakes continues good, with “lots of smaller fish” but reports the chamber of comsome to 8 lbs. Stream water is merce. Browns in East Bay are low, but good catches of Brook being caught at 25 to 65 ft; depths, trout are coming from pools and and Lake trout are biting at 80 to beaver ponds. 100 ft. depths. Rapalas, Johnson HONOR-Bass and Pike fishing spoons, Spring spoons, and green have been “super” this past week flies have been producing best on Big Platte Lake, reports Tom results. In West bay, anglers are Stocklen of Riverside Canoes. finding Lake trout at 45-50 ft. The Platte River is loaded with along with some bass and Brown Rockies with especially good trout. Fireplugs and J-Flies have fishing in the lower stretch, been best baits. They are just either early or late in the day. starting to catch perch in West CHARLEVOIX-Lake trout are bay. Bass and walleye fishermen providing excellent fishing action have been doing well on inland here, reports Capt. Lew Webb of lakes. Marine Charter Service. The Lakers are hitting at 85-120 ft depths-best on green Fire plugs behind beer can trolls, and running from 7 to 16 lbs. TRAVERSE CITY-Fishing in East bay, West bay, and on Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads NOTICE To all Auto-owners Policy Holders, For local billing & service on your Insurance call Trumble Agency Vermontville 726-0634 Auto Service Center • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK • • • • BODY & BUMP SERVICE J TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS BRAKES - GASOLINE QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 �TO VISIT OUR BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Every bride dreams of the. perfect wedding . . . a day that she will hold dear all through their lives together. 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The Nashville Fire Department received the call concerning the fire about 7:05 p.m. When the volunteers arrived at the scene minutes later, the barn was completely engulfed in flames. Lost in the fire were four snowmobiles, a trailer and various other articles. An automobile and camper-trailer were pulled from the blaze. The barn had been used for storage. Cause of the fire was undetermined at the time of the fire. Over 4,000 listen to the Mown home’ sound of Bluegrass, Sunday More than 4,000 people from all over Southern Michigan braved the overcast, rainy weather to attend the third annual Thornapple Bluegrass Music Festival at Charlton Park Sunday. The crowd clad primarily in bluejeans, cut-offs, tank tops, t-shirts, cowboy hats, and halter tops brought along ice coolers and picnic luncjies regardless of the weather forecast. Umbrellas were also readily at hand. Nearly halfway through the musical program, the skies unloaded a deluge of rain sending many of the spectators scurrying for their cars. However, the majority of the crowd took only temporary refuge in the building facilities, their cars, or under trees. After the storm passed, the program continued to its entiriety. At right, The National Recovery Act, David Prine and Tyler Wilson, play that good die home sound of bluegrass music. Raymond N. Viele of Ver­ montville is learning about scientific research the best way possible - by getting in there and doing it. Viele is participating in the 19th annual Michigan State Univer­ sity High School Honors Science Program, running through July 28. Top students from around the country and from as far away as England were selected to take part in the six-week science enrichment program cospon­ sored by the National Science Foundation. While in residence at MSU, the 39 students attend computer science and general science classes in the mornings Afternoons are devoted to work on a research project of the students’ choosing, in the fields of biology, b i oc hem es t ry, physics, engineering or computer science. Experience in pursuing research projects, the op- portunity to use university laboratories, and working with other science-oriented students are some of the objectives of the program, said Dr. Charles Peebles, program director. But it is not all work and no play. Places of interest both on and off campus are visited and guest lecturers speak to the students. For his research project, Viele is studying the effects of depressants on rats and is con­ ducting various stimulus­ response experiments. He plans on a career in veterinary medicine. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Viele of 220 Round Lake Road, Viele is a student of Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. He is a member of Lhe band, yearbook staff and student council, has performed in school musicals, and is the manager of the basketball team. �The Mopie Volley N**»» itmbviUb. IVeJne^er July V. W1 - Poge 2 NFIB offers social security plan The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), largest small business organization in the country, has proposed an alternative to the Carter Administration's plan for bailing out the nation's troubled Social Security program William J. Dennis, Jr., NFIB Research Director, outlined the NFIB proposal in recent testimony before the Senate Finance Committee's Sub* committee on Social Security The NFIB proposal would divide the current Old Age and Survivors Insurance <OASI) program into two parts. Dennis said Part A would resemble the existing insurance program, but with some conceptual changes Under Part A. each individual would receive as a benefit his or her accumulated employee­ employer contribution, plus interest Since the Part A benefit may not be enough for some in­ dividuals or families to exist at reasonable standards, Dennis said, there ts also a need for Part B. patterned after the existing Supplemental Security income • SSI) program. program Part B beneficiaries would receive two checks-their Part A entitlement based on employment con­ tributions and their Part B benefit based on family need Since Part B benefits would be social subsidies and not earned entitlements, they would be financed from the general revenues, subject to annual appropriation. Dennis said NFIB's proposal “places rationality and equity into the benefit structure from the beneficiaries’ perspective. That is not not true. Persons who contribute don’t necessarily receive benefits; persons who don’t contribute may receive benefits. Some are ‘docked’ for working after retirement, while others having a greater income receive the full benefit. It simply doesn't make sense.” One obvious inequity which the plan would solve, Dennis pointed out, involves working wives. Under present law, a wife who never works outside the home is entitled to Social Security benefit equaling half of her husband’s benefit when he reaches retirement. Thus, in order to get any Social Security benefits resulting from employment outside the home, a working wife must have earned a Social Security entitlement equaling more than half that of her husband’s. Under the NFIB plan, Dennis explained, both husband and wife, would be entitled to the full amount which they and their employers had paid into the system. NFIB's proposal also forces persons not contributing to Social Security to pay part of the sub­ sidy given low income retirees, Dennis said. “Since Part B benefits will be financed from general revenues, no person can escape paying his fair share. The largest group affected will be the approximately two million civilian Federal government employees and the ap­ proximately three million state and local government employees who now contribute virtually nothing to the maintenance of the low-income elderly.” Dennis noted that a phase-in period would be needed to insure adequate benefits to current retirees. “It is important to recognize that we are not ad­ vocating the reduction of benefits Knoll - Rodriguez united in Nashville Denise C. Knoll became the bride of Randal S. Rodriguez in a ceremony at the Nashville United Methodist Church. May 14. Rev. Leonard Putnam per­ formed the double ring rites in the presence of 180 guests. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. James Knoll, 122 W. Francis, Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. John Rodriguez, 401 W. Main, Vermontville. Traditional wedding music was played by Miss Debbie Cooley. Mrs. Lucy Martin was soloist. The bride, given by her father, wore a floor length gown of white chiffon with lace appliques. Her matching veil was camelot style trimmed in tiny seed pearls. She carried a nosegay of white sweetheart roses and turqouisetinted carnations and daisies. Miss Leigh Pennock of Battle Creek was Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Kelli Knoll, sister of the bride, Miss Kathy Knoll, cousin of the bride, both of Nashville; Miss Debbie McMillen, cousin of the bride, of Murray, Ky. The girls wore identical gowns of white polyester knit with floorlength hooded capes of turqouise silk. Each carried a single turqouise tipped white rose. Miss Judy Knoll, sister of the bride, was flower girl and wore a pastel pink flowered gown with a pink silk hooded cape. Miss Pam Knoll, sister of the bride, attended the Guest Book and Greg Rodriguez, brother of the groom, attended the gifts. Pam and Greg lit the alter candles beginning the ceremony. Mr. Jack Kurtz of Alpena was Bestman. Groomsmen were Mr. Fred Rodriguez and Mr. Doug Rodriguez, brothers of the groom from Vermontville and Mr, Ted Wright of St. Joseph. Mr. and Mrs. J. Phillip Howard, Vermontville, were Master and Mistress of Ceremonies. The cake was made by Mrs. Serena Goodnough. Serving at the buffet table were Miss Rose Frith, Miss Beth Beebe and Miss Shelly Wolff all of Nashville. For her daughter’s wedding Mrs. Knoll chose a pastel yellow flowered gown. Mrs. Rodriguez chose a coral gown with matching jacket Honored guests were the grandparents of the bride, Mrs. Doris Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Knoll and Mr. and Mrs. Vern Marshall all of Nashville; and Grandmothers of the groom, Mrs. Ava Kroger of Vermontville and Mrs. Ethel Rodriguez of Muskegon. Continued on Page 8— "If you have a question about your phone service, your Michigan Bell Service Representative has the answer." Ever have a question about your phone service...a question you never asked because you didn't know who to ask? Well, the answer is simple and easy to get. Just call your Michigan Bell Service Representative. You’ll find his or her telephone number right on the front of your phone bill. We call them Service Representatives because that’s exactly what they do... represent-Michigan Bell by serving you in any way they can. Service Representatives are thoroughly trained and qualified to answer just about any question you may have about your phone service from Michigan Bell. After all, service is why we’re here. Michigan Bell... people who enjoy serving people. Michigan Bell �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday July 27. 1977 — Page 3 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Customers of the Sugar Hut Cafe are sorry to hear it closed Saturday night until fall. Remember the annual Sun­ shine Party Friday P.M. 2:00­ 4:00 P.M. at the Griswold Room for all ladies of the community. Sympathy is expressed to the family of Dale Foote Sr. who passed away Thursday at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Services were held Saturday A.M. at the Pray Funeral Home with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Carol Billingsley was released from H. G. B. Hospital Thursday after being in traction fivo weeks with back troubles. Mrs. Olive Corey had surgery Thursday at H. G. B. and is doing as well as can be expected for anyone her age. She celebrated her 80th birthday last week. Her daughter Mrs. Maud Mary Weiss of Port Collins, Colorado came Friday evening to help care for her mother. Mrs. Leta Nagle accompanied her niece, Mrs. Marge Fritz of Grand Ledge to Battle Creek Wednesday to visit Mrs. Ruby Hammond at the nursing home. They were able to take Mrs. Hammond for a ride and out for dinner. Mrs. Ruth Briggs received word of the crib death of her month old great grandson O’Dell Morgan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morgan of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Morgan was formerly Pam Thompkins, daughter of Mrs. Virginia French. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Starring and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Tuckey spent the week end near Lake Michigan. Their children stayed with relatives. Mrs. Ava Kroger, Mrs. Ruth Aldrich, Mrs. Frandes Snyder, Mrs. Leone Cotton and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hansen attended the Eaton County Historical picnic on the old Courthouse lawn Thur- PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PN. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. 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They belong to the Michigan Fiddler’ Association, the Detroit Historical Society and are associated with the Michigan Council for the Arts and will appear later this summer at a Festival at Cambridge Junction and also at Greenvield Village. The Eaton County Historical Society, Vermontville Historical Society and the Barry County Historical Society will meet for a joint picnic and a tour of Charlton Park at 6:30 P.M. on August 16. Mrs. LaVance Aldrich and Mrs. Leta Nagle visited Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Dean at Gun’Lake Sunday P.M. Mrs. Jane Aldrich is visiting the Rev. Gary Lyons family at San Diego, California. She ac­ companied Mrs. Lyons, Denise and Darin on their drive home from Michigan. Rev. Lyons and Debbie drove a camper back to San Diego where he reported back for duty as a Chaplain in the Navy. Mrs. Mina Barnes would enjoy receiving cards from her friends. She is convalescing at the Lewis Nursing Home on M-79 in Hastings. Mrs. Mattie McLaughlin has been discharged from the Finkbeiner Nursing Home and is at the home of her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Milliard Pugh in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict’ grand children, Dilip and Monica Das of Ann Arbor spent last week with thefh. This week it is Kalpana and Molina’s turn. The Vermontville Museum is open Saturday and Sundays from 2:00 - 4:00 in the afternoon. Robbie Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Cook spent last weekend visiting his grand­ parents at Mendon. Miss Martha Zemke visited friends in Bay City, Thursday. Dale K. Foote, Sr., 1315 N. Shaytown Rd. Rt. 2, Vermontville, Age 70, passed away July 20/1977 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility in Charlotte. He was born in Kalamazoo, Mich. February 22, 1907. He had been a resident of Eaton County for 40 years and was a well known car salesman and farmer. Mr. Foote was a member of'Vermontville Lodge No. 232 F & AM. He is survived by his wife Irene M., 3 sons; Dale Foote Jr., and Edwin L. both of Vermontville, and Raymond L. of Arizona, 3 daughters ’ Mrs. William S. (Barvara J.) Hess of Alabama, Mrs. Kendal (Patty) Sayles, Mrs. Leo (Phyllis) Trumble, both of Vermontville, 20 grandchildren, 9 great­ grandchildren, 5 step-great­ grandchildren, 1 brother Donald Foote of Houghton Lake, Mich. and 1 sister Mrs. Kenneth Tinnin of Baudette Minn. Services were held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville, Mich. Action Ads GARAGE SALE: Clothing and miscellaneous items. Friday, 1 p.m. to 5 p'.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 527 S. Main, Nashville. FOR SALE: David Bradley chain saw, all re-built, 20”, $150. 2 bedroom house in Sunfield, completely remodeled.- 517-852­ 0722 Nashville. (8-9). Howard Wolpe guest speaker at Eaton Intermediate meeting in Charlotte Howard Wolpe, area representative for U.S. Senator Donald Riegle, was the guest of the Eaton Intermediate School Board at their regular meeting Wednesday, July 20, at 8 p.m. in the Intermediate School Office, 1790 E. Packard, Charlotte. After a brief description of Senator Riegle’s regional office services located in the Hollister Building, Lansing, Wolpe listened as board members expressed concerns about national education legislation. Eaton Intermediate Superintendent Stephen A. Hayden criticized federal grant processes, indicating that federal dollars tend to go to larger metropolitan areas. “I am very sensitive to that,” Wolpe said, “not just for Eaton County but all small counties in the state.” Generally this hapi pens, he explained, because large metropolitan areas have staff time and resources devoted exclusively to grant writing, whereas small areas simply do not have the manpower. Other concerns expressed by Intermediate board members included the complexity of the process necessary to apply for federal funds and the mandatory “strings” attached to such monies when they are awarded. “You’ve got to bring in so many things you don’t need to actually get the grant”, Clyde Edington, board member representing Potterville said. Federal funding for needed projects in both schools and communities should be made available on a discretionary basis, Hayden said. Ad­ ministration of the funded program should be assigned to existing agencies. More real services might be squeezed out of federal dollars if local agencies retained discretionary control over their use. Concerns expressed by Eaton’s board will be reported back to Senator Riegle for consideration, Wolpe said. Election of officers for school year 1977-78 followed, with the following slate accepted: President Leonard Peters, Eaton Rapids; Vice President Charles Viele, Maple Valley: Secretary - Stephen Hayden; Treasurer - Mary Gyger. In other action the Board: Established 8 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Eaton Intermediate as the regular meeting time and [dace. Approved transfer of the Leith Curtis residence and right-of-way strips owned by Sam Catey and Consumer Power from the Oneida Strange School District to Grand Ledge School District. Accepted with regret the resignations of Debra McMahon, primary classroom teacher at Meadowview, and Stephanie Lowe, secretary of the substance abuse program. Approved salary adjustments for custodians, aides and at­ tendance officer effective Sep­ tember 1. 1977. Authorized application for a continuation of funding for the SAPE 'Substance Abuse Prevention Education) program. 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Elvis Wade Neil Trainor and Country Capers Free 100 Instant Lottery Tickets 1st Prize — 50 Tickets 2nd Prize — 30 Tickets 3rd Prize — 20 Tickets Family Ticket(advance Only) $10.00 Adults(advance) $ 4.00 Adultsfat the door) $ 5.00 Student(advance) $ 2.00 Student(at the door) $3.00 Neil Trainor Tickets Available at: Chucks Sporting Goods (North end of Gun Lake) Nashville Hardware Reminder Gambles �The Maple Valley Naw*. Nashville. Wednesday July 27.1977 - Page 4 New books at Putnam Library to the editor Dear Sir, I have been in the Air Force for almost three years, and my parents have been sending me the Maple Valley News ever since I left. I enjoy reading it because I like to hear about school ac­ tivities and sometimes I see the name of an old friend mentioned. However, I have a request. Could you change the title of the column “News of our Ser­ vicemen” to “News of our Ser- vice-people” or “People in Service”, etc.? It is hard to fight the sterotype of all servicemembers being male so if the News is truly “...a local paper of today!” as it proclaims, then I’m sure you will understand what I mean. It may seem small, but small changes help. Thank you. Sincerely Dawn M. Brown, USAF Obituaries Church of the Nazarene and a former member of the Rebekahs. Mrs. Ayles is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Roberta) Pitchford of Eagle; two sons, Robert of Fowler and Douglas of Nashville; eleven grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 26, 1977, at 1 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Burial will be in Deepdale Memorial Park, Lansing. Lottie Ayles Nashville - Mrs. Lottie Ayles, 68, of 216 pregg St., died July 22, 1977, at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Ayles was bom on March 16,1909 in Wayne County and was the daughter of Wilbert H. and Lottie Belle (Otis) Adams. Mrs. Ayles was widowed in 1973. She was a member of the Nashville WANTED School bus drivers or substitute drivers. Also Assistant Director of Transportation and mechanic. MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL Contact: Larry Musser, 852*9421 or Mr. Wolff, 852-9699 The Looking Glass Heart by Myron Brinig. A novel set in New York City during the early 1900’s. The Man Who Paid His Way by Walt Sheldon. A war veteran becomes an honest policeman in Serving our Country Navy Yeoman Second Class Charles A. Querio, whose wife Joanne is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vliek of Route 3, Box 128, Nashville, recently par­ ticipated in Exercise “Readiex 4­ 77” off the Southern California Coast. He is serving as a member of Patrol Squadron 50, homebased at the Naval Air Station in Moffett Field, Calif. He was one of more than 10,000 men who took part in the sevenday exercise, which included 25 ships and 100 aircraft. The exercise was part of the con­ tinuing training program for Fleet units and was designed to test their readiness and capability to conduct air, surface and antisubmarine operations. The exercise was under the overall command of Vice Ad­ miral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr., USN, the commander of the U.S. Third Fleet. Querio attended Joliet Junior College, Ill., and joined the Navy in March 1969. Navy Seaman Recruit Charles H. Johnson, son of Freida Stevens of Nashville, has completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Orlando, Fla. During the eight-week training cycle, trainees studied general military subjects designed to prepare them for further academic and on-the-jobjraining in one of the Navy’s 85 basic occupational fields. Included in their studies were seamanship, close order drill, Naval history and first aid. He joined the Navy in May 1977. 5 BEAUTIFUL BUILDING LOTS in Battle Creek Township. Build your home on one of these 99x132 ft. lots in Lakeview. Call Dolores Eichler. NORTHERN COTTAGE AT JENSON LAKE - 3 Bedroom modern cottage with access right to Jenson Lake and only 1V4 miles to Martin Chain of Lakes. $12,000, possible terms. Call Barbara Sandbrook. this novel about people in a coastal city.. The Naked Runner by Francis Clifford. A suspense novel set in East Germany and Copenhagen. The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank by Erma Bombeck. This is the author’s expiose of the suburbs! A Field Guide to Insects by Borror and White. An illustrated guide written for the general naturalist and the ecologist. A Field Guide to the Stars and Planets by Donald H. Menzel. A guide which will make a useful tool for the beginner as well as the professional student of astronomy. Foxfire Three edited by Eliot Wigginton. The- latest com­ pilation of oral history from the southern hill country. This edition covers animal care, banjos and dulcimers, hide tanning, summer and fall wild plant foods, butter churns, ginseng, and still more affairs of plain living. Bikini Beach by Geofrey Bocca. A remarkable and thoroughly off-beat coverage of the French Riviera. Maigret and the Headless Corpse by Georges Simenon. One of Simenon’s finest Maigret stories. The House of the Cat by Alexandra Roudybush. An unusual suspense-charged novel set in Paris. The Detective Wore Silk Drawers by Peter Lovesey. An exciting story of murder in late Victorian England. Envious Casca by Georgette Heyer. A detective novel of a Christmas *’■party that went wrong. Saturday the Rabbi Went Hundry by Harry Kemelman. The second :novelabout Rabbi David Small. The Houses in Between by Howard Spring. A novel of English and continental life during the late 19th century. Six books about the Civil War have been added to the collection in the Junior Room. Who Fired the First Shot by Ashley Halsey, Jr. Untold true stories of men and emotions. Swords Stars and Bars by Lee McGiffin. A story of the con­ federate cavalry generals. Jeb Stuart by Lena Gnunmond and Lynn de Grummond Delaune. A biography of one of the most colorful figures in the Confederate Army. Famous Horses of the Civil War by Fairfax Douney. Because they were the only means of LAKES OF THE NORTH, Antrim City. Large lot and modern recreational setting, facilities for tennis, swimming, golf, boating. Call Barbara Sandbrook. SPRINGFIELD 1 bedroom home with livingroom, kitchen, and diningroom area with basement, excellent investment only $3,000. Call Dolores Eichler. BATTLE CREEK: 4 unit income building. All units occupied, excellent south side location, combination office and apartments. Land contract terms available. Barbara Sandbrook Nashville CADILAC - 3 acre commercial & industrial site. 36x60. New heavy frame mill building. Modern utilities, ideal for a retirement homeS hobby business. REPRESENTATIVES WANTED We are interested in employing sales rep­ resentatives in Barry and Eaton Counties. If you are interested in a career in real estate for a full service company, please call us. BATTLE CREEK, Waubascon Rd. - 3 Bedroom home, excellent landscaping, large lot, 1 % car garage. Possible FHA-VA terms, Call Dolores Eichler. 69 ACRES • 3 Bedroom, 2-story home, with new roof, flowing creek through this farm makes this an excellent weekend retreat or 2nd home. Ph. Barbara Sandbrook. Our Mortgage Company has money available for FHA-VA Loans at 8l/z% interest for qualified properties. Van Syckle Realty • 299 S.W. Capital Ave. Battle Creek Charles Van Syckle <6'6)72.-3295 h. (616) 962-514^1 Barbara Sandbrook (517)852.0934 Since 1937 c;ki transportation on the battlefield. Some of the finest horses our country has ever known were ridden by officers of the Union and Confederate armies. A Horse For General Lee by Fairfax Downing. An exciting story of the horses Lee rode in peace time and in battle. Linn Dickson, Confederate by Allan Dwight. A record of adventures and friendships against the background of the Civil War. Other Junior Books are Story Land by Walt Disney ; The Nose Book by Al Perkins; Mr. Brown Can Moo! by Dr. Seuss; Bears in the Night by Stan and Jan Berenstain. Is This the House of Mistress Mouse by Richard Scarry. The Bear Detectives by Stan and Jan Berenstain. Cars and Trucks and Things that Go by Richard Scarry. My Color Game by Evelyn Begley. Great Big Air Book by Richard Scarry. Haunted Houseful, Sinister SPies and Monster Museum are three new mysteries by Alfred Hitchcock. Nashville Loan Closet NASHVILLE LOAN THE CLOSET has sick room and convalescent supplies available to those who might need them. Such items as crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, commodes, and others are available. These items may be borrowed, at no charge. We do ask that they be returned in the same good condition as when they were taken out. For further information, contact Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes at 852-1978. MEMBER N^Aper Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Offic'e. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc,, Hastings, Mich._ Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. Sun Pool Supplies • Pool vocuurrLheads & hoses • Cleaning brushes • • • • • • Filter powder Test-kits Muriatic acid Skimmers Stabilizer Chlorine Nashville Hardware Ph:852-0713 105 N. MAIN NASHVILLE (Formerly Makers * I.G.A. Location) OPEN: Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday July 27. 1977 -- Page 5 A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative Freeway Patrols - Governor Milliken, the House Speaker and the Senate Majority Leader have continued to meet in an effort to resolve the questions of keeping state police patrolling Detroit freeways vs. giving state sub­ sidies to local sheriffs. Hunter’s Attire Governor Milliken last week signedinto law H.B. 4564 (PA68, immediate effect) requiring persons hunting wild game or birds with a firearm to wear a vest, jacket, or cap of a fluorescent orange color, except persons hunting waterfowl from a blind or boat, hunting bobcat, crow or wild turkey, and hunting with bow and arrow. Library System - Now awaiting the Governor’s signature is S.B. 344, which will set up a statewide library cooperative system. The system will provide coordinated book collections, audio-visual and reference materials, plus pur­ chasing and processing operations. Substance Abuse Governor Milliken has appointed a Citizen’s Task Force to study the problems of substance abuse among Michigan senior citizens. This involves misuse and abuse of prescription drugs, over-thecounter medicines, alcohol and other substances by the elderly. The group will then recommend needed changes in state programs to help solve the problem. One Vote! - Don’t ever think that your vote doesn’t make a difference: The Court of Appeals recently ruled that a Monroe County man won a judgeship election last fall by just one vote out of more than 26,000 cast The election had gone through several recounts. Eye Care - The director of the state Department of Licensing and Regulation has declared his support for a proposed Federal Trade Commission rule to allow the advertising of ophthalmic goods and services, which in­ clude things like prescribing and selling glasses. An FTC rule would pre-empt present state laws which ban ophthalmicservice advertising. Award Winner? - Two “Senior Citizen of the Year” Awards will be presented at the Michigan State Fair on August 29; persons 60 and over are eligible. Only organizations may nominate. Write Office of Services to the Aging, Box 30026, Lansing 48909; the deadline is August 19. PBB Study - The Michigan Department of Public Health wants to hear from people who know they received and ate products like meat, milk and eggs directly from a farm quarantined due to PBB con­ tamination, in order to study possible long-term effects. Call 616-796-3514 collect Cigarette Smuggling - A recent government report says that cigarette smuggling from low-tax states ihto Michigan is costing $4.3 million in potential tax revenues. This is a nation-wide problem, since state cigarette taxes vary from 2 to 23 cents per pack. News from Vermontville Public Library We have a real treat in store for our little guests as our Story Hour comes to an end on August 2. Arrangements have been made for movies to be shewn to the Vacation Bible School at Peace United Methodist church The Peace United Methodist Church, at Barryville, is spon­ soring a 3-day Vacation Bible School, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, August 1, 2, and 3. It will be held at the church from 9:30 to 11:30 A.M. each day. Theme is “Knowing Christ”, led by Karen Swift and Carlene Miller, missionaries with Child Evangelism Fellowship, and will include Singing, Bible & Missionary Stories, Bible and Song Drills, Crafts and Refresh­ ments. Freewill offerings are encouraged which will go to the state CEF Missionary Program. Bible School will conclude with a picnic at Charlton Park on Wednes. August 3 and parents are invited. Peace Sunday School will pay the $1.00 park admission fee for each volunteer driver. Peace United Methodist Church is located at 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79), 4 miles west of Nash­ ville, and all boys and girls who will be entering Kindergarten this Fall, on up thru Junior High, are invited. (7-27) children at 1:30 on that day. Shown wjll be: ME AND YOU KANGAROO (color - boy and pet in Australia); PETER AND THE WOLF (color - Disney cartoon); PAULBUNYON (color cartoon). This program is being presented and funded by the Central Michigan Library association of which we are very fortunate to be a member. Many new books are again ready for circulation. Among them are: BUILD IT BETTER YOUR­ SELF by the editors of Organic Gardening & Farming; HOW TO SELL YOUR HOUSE FOR MORE THAN IT IS WORTH by Jerry Pennington; THE TIN CAN BOOK FOR COLLECTORS by Hyla Clark; DOGSLED: A True Tale of the North by Slim Randles; THE ETRUSCAN SMILE by Velda Johnston; THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE by Alice Dwyer-3 oyce; KATE by Brian Cleeve; THE MESSENGER by Mona Williams; LOVE LOCKED IN by Barbara Cartland; THE-WINNOW I NG WINDS by Ann Marlowe; LONG TIME NO SEE by Ed McBain; MURDER AS USUAL by Hugh Pentecost: MARIA by Eugenia Price; THE THORN BIRDS by Collen Mc­ Cullough; TURN AGAIN HOME by Herbert Harker; COIL OF SERPENTS by Anne Stevenson: THE DOOMSDAY POSSE bv Ray Hogan; and THE SHERIFF OF TOMBSTONE by Willis Ballard. We Will Be Closed... Wednesday, Saturday, & Friday night until further notice. HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 9:00 - 4:30 Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0330 Attention Parents! School will be starting in the very near future. Have you checked your child’s im­ munization records? It is a state requirement that all children entering Michigan schools for the first time, be completely protected from Polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Measles and Rubella. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that Measles Vaccine should be given after the age of 15 months for adequate immunity. If you are not sure about the status of your child, call your doctor or the Health Department. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department announces the following Immunization Clinic dates: Monday, August 1, 1977 - 9-11 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Tuesday, September 6,1977 - 9-11 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. It is required that children be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. For further in­ formation, contact Barry-Eaton District Health Dept, at 208 W. Court St., Hastings, 945-9516. 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N0USNG LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday July 27, 1977 - Page 6 Nashville 4-Hers Take Top Honors at Barry County Fair in Hastings Nashville area 4-Hers made a very strong annual Barry County Fair in Hastings last week, with several of the youngsters coming away with top awards. Not everyone can win the top trophies and blue ribbons, but Nashville was well represented by all involved. Some of the top winners from the Nashville area were Cheryl Keech of the Maple Grove Mavericks, Show of Shows Champion and Reserve Champion Pen Hogs, Vickie Davis of the Maple Grove Mavericks, Champion Shorthorn Heifer and Reserve Champion in the Open Class; Candace Mater of the Cloverleaf Club, Senior Showmanship Sheep; John Mater of the Cloverleaf Club, First Year Showmanship Sheep; Dennis Jarrard of the Mayo Club, Senior Showmanship Dairy; Doug Samuel of the Maple Grove Mavericks, First Year Showmanship Cattle; John Daivs of the Maple Grove Mavericks, Champion of All other Breeds and Cow and Calf Champion; Bruce Welker of the Cloverleaf Club, Reserve Junior Champion Dairy. s howing at the 125th Dennis Jarrard of the Mayo 4-H Club won Senior Showmanship in the dairy competition. (Maple Valley News Photo) Candace and John Mater of the Cloverleaf Club won Senior Showmanship and First Year Showmanship respectively for the showing of their sheep. Vickie Davis of the Maple Grove Mavericks won Champion Shorthorn Heifer and Reserve Champion in Open Class. (Maple Valley News Photo) Bruce Welker of the Cloverleaf 4-H Club took Junior Champ Open Class and Reserve Junior Champion honors.. (Maple Valley News Photo) Cheryl Keech of the Maple Grove Mavericks won Show of Shows Champion and Reserve Champion Pen for her hogs. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday July 27, 1977 - Page 7 Valley Views In and around the Town. During the deep freeze last winter, many people vowed that they would never com­ plain about the summer heat again. Have you kept that promise? (Editor’s note: The Maple Valley News reporter was on the streets of Maple Valley last week asking people of the communities above quetion.) The people responded following: Comments: • I don’t mind the heat, but can’t stand the humidity. • I don’t mind the heat during the day, but I can’t stand it at night when I’m trying to sleep. • You can always put on more clothes to stay warm in the winter, but you can only take off so much clothes in the summer, and still be hot. • The only thing I complain about in the winter is the heat bills. YES-8 Comments: • I like the hot weather in my leisure time, and it’s airconditioned at work. • I take it as it comes. •We have central air at home and I stay home most of the time. Doug Samuel of the Maple Grove Mavericks won First Year Showmanship. For all your insurance heeds see .. (Maple Valley News Photo) The ALL-TOGETHER Team Norma Shance Stan Trumble Mary Trumble vluto-Owners Insurance ____ UfeHomeCarBusiriess 178 S. Main St. Vermontville John Davis of the Maple Grove Mavericks took Champion of All Other Breeds and Cow and Calf Campion. FOR SALE: 3 bedroom house near Noutheastern School in Hastings, needs painting, and some repairing. Out of state owner will discount, immediate possession. Also for rent: small house in the country. Ph. 945-3601. FACTORY SECOND 3 PIECE BEDROOM suite with $10.00 down balance due $117.00 or $5.00 weekly payments^ King of Discounts, 1100" Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, 456-1787 weeknights til 9. Phone 517-726-0634, summer of values NOW IS THE TIME to buy that TRAVEL TRAILER or 5TH WHEEL AT TWIN VALLEY SALES, MARSHALL! Drive a LITTLE and SAVE A LOT! We take trades. Ph. 616-781-7388. DATSUN FOR SALE; 710 station wagon, 25,000 miles, 2 years old, in excellent condition, 4 speed transmission, radio, heater, rear window defogger, radial tires, rust coated. Phone Grand Rapids, 949-0435 or Middleville 795-3153. Hoover Portables Dryers Reg. $19900 Now Serving . . . Cool! Delicious! Washers Lemon Soft Serve Ice Cream^— Reg. *219” (Wednesdays only) 5^199°' OPEN DAILY 1:30 PM - 10 PM HOT DOGS & HAMBURGS! K&S Dairy Delite 103 North Main St. -— NASHVILLE JOHNSON’S FURNITURE 112 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Store Hours: 8:30 a.hl. to 5:30 p.m. Mon. to Sat Friday 8:30 a.hi. to 8 00 p.m. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday July 27.1977 - Page 8 West Michigan Fishing Report: Fishing is almost as hot as the weather in West Michigan with perch. Lake trout, big Chinook salmon and Brown trout sharing the spotlight, it is reported by West Michigan Tourist Association. Following are south-to-north reports on angling success compiled today by the tourist association from ''charter boat captains, sport shops and chambers of commerce: St. Joseph - Perch have been bedding here and fishing is ex­ cellent. especially off Rocky Gap and the Cook Nuclear Plant, reports Capt. Ben Yacobozzi of the Lady Jane. Anglers have had fair luck with Salmon and Lake trout in 90 -110 ft. of water, 60-65 ft. down. Lures have been mostly spoons and some flash flies. South Haven - Perch fishing is “very, very good” off this port city with best fishing from the piers to a mile south over the “rocks,” reports Capt. Fernan Gruber of Big Foot Charter Service. Several weekend thunderstorms slowed Lake trout and salmon activity, but some fish were taken at 45-65 ft. depths over 100 ft. of water on Locos, Chargers and Tiny Tads. Chartreuse is the best bait color. Muskegon - Fishing is “ab­ solutely great” here, reports Capt. Ben Seehock of the Seahawk, Catches are dominated by Lake trout to 18 lbs., and Chinook salmon to 24 lbs. White Kush spoons with black dots are best bait at 50-80 ft. depths, over a 95-130 ft. bottom.: Croton - Perch fishing, with fish running from 8-12”, is excellent on Croton and Hardy Ponds, it is reported by Fisherman’s Retreat. Anglers are also taking some pike and walleyes. Area lakes are producing good catches of bluegills. Luddington - Fishing here continues good with some limit catches, it is reported by Tamarac Sports Fishing Dock. Anglers are boating Chinook up to 22 lbs.. Lake trout to 16 lbs., and Coho 4-8 lbs. Best spot has been north between the bath house and Point Sable, 70-85 ft down over 100-150 ft of water. Small Kush spoons and Lucky lures have been working well in various colors with yellow holding a slight edge. Warm water fish are also doing well, reports Ed Andersen of the Pere Center. Marquette Sports Crappies, including some big ones, are doing well in Lincoln, Pere Marquette, and Hamlin lakes, hitting on pinkie jigs and minnows. Smallmouth bass are doing “pretty well;” Pike continue good and Muskies seem to have “dropped out of sight.” Manistee - A good number of Coho are starting to show in this area, reports the Army Surplus Store. There is excellent fishing for Lake trout in Lake Michigan in 70-85 ft. of water, and Chinook up to 26 lbs. are reported. Manistee Lake has good fishing for Pike and panfish but Walleyes are slow. The Manistee river has some good catches of Bluegills and Perch. Onekama - Best fishing here is just west of Onekama in 90-120 ft. of water near the bottom, reports Van’s Resort and Charter Ser­ vice. Fishermen are netting a mixed bag of Lake trout, Chinook, Brown trout up to 15 lbs., and some Coho. Killer lures, Rattle spoons, Flutter spoons, and Lucky lures have been scoring well, especially in dark green and silver blue. In Portage Lake the fishing is “the best it’s been all summer.” Fishermen are landing some Perch that are real “beauties” on minnows, wrigglers, and crabs. Pike up to 18 lbs. have been landed trolling with Rapalas and Mepps spin-ners. Smallmouth bass are hitting well on minnows and crawlers off the points and sand bars. Bullheads are being caught “by the basket” on worms in the east end of the lake with best fishing at night. Honor - Brown trout fishing is very good off the mouth of the Platte river in Lake Michigan, reports Tom Stocklen of Riverside Canoes. X-5 pearl Flatfish, trolled at 35-45 ft. depths 125-HP JOHN DEERE 4430 over a 50-75 ft. bottom, are best baits. One Brown weighted in at 23 lbs., and several others taken were in the 16-lb. class. Bass and pike fishing is good on area lakes on Rapalas and crawlers. Pan­ fishing is average. Traverse City - Fishing for Lake trout has been good in both East and West Bay, according to the chamber of commerce. In t East Bay, Lake trout are in 80-100 ft. of water and biting on green and white flies, Johnson spoons, and Swedish pimples. Anglers are also landing White fish and Smallmouth bass in 5-20 ft. of water in the rocky area of East Bay. Lake trout in West Bay are hitting in 80 ft. ofwater, and a few Coho are now being landed. On inland lakes, Bass are doing “real well.” Charlevoix Lake trout are providing very good fishing off this port city with limit catches common, reports Capt. Lew Webb of Marine Charter Service. Best baits are green prism in chrome and light blue prism on blue Flutterspoons with beer can attractors. The lakers are coming 105-110 ft. down over 130 ft. of water. Petoskey - Fishing is generally good to very good throughout the area, reports the chamber of commerce. Lake trout are very good on Little Travers Bay in 80110 ft. ofwater, panfishing is very good in the shallows of inland lakes with live bait, trout streams are good to excellent for Brook, Brown arid Rainbow trout and Smallmouth bass are coming off Waugoshance Point on crawlers and minnows. Largemouth bass fishing on lakes is good and Burt and Mullet lakes have average walleye fishing in late evenings and early ■ mornings. Wild raspberries are ripe and plentiful in the area.. Whitehall - Fishing here has been consistently good with Lake trout making up 80 percent of the catch, reports Capt. Eugene Kuhne of White Lake Fishing Fleet. Anglers are also taking a few Chinook; Coho, Browns and Steelhead. Best bait depths have ranged from 70 to 120 ft. The Kelly Ann, captained by Robert Nickerson, won the weekend area Michigan Steelheaders fishing tournament with 360 points. Calendar of events Barry County Cooperative Extension Service July 26 - Forage Field Day, Lake City, has been cancelled because of not enough moisture. July 27 State Farm Management Tour, Bay and Arenac Counties July 29 - State Registered Holstein Show, Centreville August 1 - MAEH Council, 1:30 p.rii., Executive Board; 2:00 p.m., Entire Board (old and new members), Extension Office, Hastings. August 8 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Maple Valley Men’s Softball League of Standings Vermontville sunshine party scheduled Friday July 29 This traditional way honoring the older women who have given so much to the life of this community will be jointly sponsored by the ladies of the Methodist and First Congregational churches in the Griswald Room. A brief program will be presented at 2 p.m. followed by refreshments and visiting. All women of the community are urged to join in this annual festivity. You can’t save the whole world, but maybe just a little piece. Progress comes in inches. But even inches add up. A few lives here. A few lives there. And what the. Peace Corps will do for your life is more than we can ever tell you. Call the Peace Corps. And maybe you can help get the world back together, a piece at a time. The Peace Corps is alive and well. Call toll free: 800-424-8580. Peace Corps VjOtnC* H WI Ths Newspaper 4 The Advertising Council Action-Ads FOR SALE: “Magic Heat” In­ stalls in your smoke pipe and keeps waste heat from excaping out chimney. $62.40. RANDALL LUMBER COMPANY. 219 S. State St., Nashville. 852-0882. LAWN CHAIR REPAIR and rewebbing. Call 852-0712, Nash­ ville. Ask for Mark.(8-2) Astonishingly agile, it plows, and cultivates with equal ease Agility. In the case of the 4430. it equals row-crop ability. As a matter of fact, the 4430 has become the yardstick all other highhorsepower row-crop tractors are measured against. And no wonder. It s one of the easiest handling tractors you II ever drive. And. just as important, it has the horsepower for long, strong pulling. Stop by the store. We II be happy to give you more reasons why the 4430 is a sound, long-term investment. JOHN DEERE TRACTORSA SOUND. LONG-TERM INVESTMENT Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 to 5:30 / Sat. 7:30 to 4 p.m. G&W Sales LAKE ODESSA, MICHIGAN. 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(7-26) Office August 8 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office August 11 - Registered Holstein Directors, Harry Boulter Farm, 8 p.m. August 16 MAEH Area 10 Council, 9:30 a.m., Ionia Ex­ tension Office August 23 - State 4-H Horse Show, Michigan State University August 23-25 - State 4-H Youth Dairy Show, Michigan State University August 30 - MAEH Rally Day Picnic - Charlton Park, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. 1. Nashville V.F.W. 2. Bad News 3. South End Food & Beverage 4. Smitty's Sport Shop 5. Trumble,Agency 6. Carl's Market 7. Randall Lumber Company 8. Citizens Elevator 9. E.W. Bliss Friday and Monday night softball action (July 15 & 18). Nashville V.F.W. defeated E.W. Bliss. South End beat Carl's Market Trumble's downed Randall's Bad News defeated Smitty's Citizens downed Carl's. South End defeated Smitty's. Nashville V.F.W. downed Randall's. Trumbles took Bad News. Nashville garden club meets Nashville Garden Club will meet Tuesday, August 2, for their afternoon meeting at the home of Gunda Pennock. THANK YOU We would like to thank all our relatives', friends and neighbors for coming to our special an­ niversary Open House party. We thank you for all the pretty cards, thoughts, and wishes we received. A special thanks to our children and grandchildren for all their assistance. We ap­ preciate your thoughtfulness. Polly & Reinhart Zemke For Notices, News items, Want-Ads 945-9554 TODAY! Cont. from page 2 — to any current retiree or those planning to retire,” he said. “Our plan is tailored to meet the future needs of the system.” The Carter Administration’s plan includes several proposals which would directly affect small businesses. One proposal calls for a phased-in elimination of the wage ceiling established for Social Security taxes. Currently, an employer must pay Social Security taxes only on the first $16,500 of an employee’s wages, with this “wage base” increasing automatically as average wage rates rise. The Administration’s proposal would require em­ ployers to pay tax on the full amount of their employees’ wages by 1981. The Adminstration also proposes increasing the payroll tax rate levied on self-employed persons from 7 to 7.5 percent, and moving up by several years the scheduled date for imposing an additional one percent increase in the apyroll tax rate for em­ ployers and employees. Wilson S. Johnson, NFIB president, said 15 to 20 percent of small businesses would be af­ fected by the wage ceiling proposal, but the typical small firm would feel the greatest impact from the proposed tax rate increases. “While the dollar increase per se may seem relatively small for the individual firm,” Johnson said, “it must be viewed in historical perspective and in light of other government-mandated fixed cost increases.” Johnson said a $100 or even a $1,000 fixed cost increase “probably will not in and of itself kill any small firm or forbid entry of new firms. But it is this $100 or $1,000 increase repeated ad in­ finitum that is driving small business to the wall. “This trend simply cannot be sustained, but here we see the President’s Social Security proposals doing precisely that.” Johnson said NFIB does not wish to criticize the Carter Ad­ ministration’s plan too severely since “Social Security problems are not of its making and it was forced by circumstances into immediate action. “Our complaint lies with an unimaginative response and a failure to utilize this enormous opportunity to review the entire Social Security program.” NFIB is nonprofit, nonpartisan organization representing more than 515,000 small businessmen and businesswomen across the country. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday July 27, 1977 — Page 9 News from the office of: Representative Richard Allen Everybody’s out ofstep but me. Or at least it seems I stand almost alone on one basic im­ portant political philosophy whether legislators should work full-time at their elected jobs or not. I say no. But, it appears to me more and more, and in fact, most people think otherwise. The trend is against me, but I still fight it. Almost all new people coming to the Legislature announce in their campaigns that they will be a “full-time”legislator. In our most recent official directory, 92 of 110 house members list under occupation simply, “legislator.” The Senate, having more holdovers from the old school, shows 22 of us out of 38 with some occupation listed other than legislator. Obviously, under present legislative schedules, no one can work alot at their other oc­ cupations without slighting their performance as a legislator. Perhaps, one or two do that. Perhaps, in the case of attorneys, there is some basis for concern about conflict of interest. But, all in all, I think the people are best served by legislators who maintain some interest in their past professions and trades. There are quite a variety of such occupations amongst the 22 of us who do. Senator Charles Zollar of Benton Harbor and myself list farming as one of our outside activities. He also lists “in­ dustrialist” and I think it’s this activity that keeps him tuned into computer technology and other areas and thus makes him our leading budget expert. Senator John Otterbacher of Grand Rapids, a clinical psychologist, and myself, a veterinarian, are the only ex­ perience links with the medical professions. We have worked together in some related areas, such as nursing homes. We have three businessmen and I’ll bet Senator Al Degrow, sitting in Pigeon on a weekend working over his Workers’ Compensation form for his Ben Franklin store, picks up better insight into business problems than he would serving on some full-time subcommittee. Senator Jack Toepp of Cadillac still works some as a sports announcer and Jack Faxon operates a private school in Detroit. We have nine who list them­ selves as attorneys, fewer than most people think, although perhaps, more than most think we need! Two list labor union activities. While I am often distressed by the strong arm organized labor seems to exert in our Legislature, I think it is good that these two list their outside occupations. And, apparently the people in their districts see no more con­ flict in this than in someone else being a farmer. To me, this is the essence of democracy - a group of citizens leaving their chosen fields for a period of time to write the laws under which we will all operate. Not experts on law, but knowledgeable in our fields and in the needs of the people. The meeting times for governmental bodies vary widely - from a few afternoons or evenings a month in some local offices to the year-around ac­ tivities of our national Congress and increasingly, many state legislatures. When it becomes so full-time that most cannot really live at home (Is Grand Rapids really Jerry Ford’s home after all these years?) or maintain their original occupations, I think lawmakers’ thinking changes and not in the best interest of the people. For this reason, local government in a democracy is often more attuned to the needs of the people. Do I really believe all this or am I just making excuses for the fact that I intend to spend a fair amount of time in our two-month break as a veterinarian and a farmer? CALL US TODAY! RAIN |STORAGE I guess that’s for you to decide. Write me if you have opinions or problems with state agencies and want help or if you would like me to speak to your group. I keep up on such political activities and my secretary usually knows where to reach me. New Baby girl! Mr. & Mrs. Terence Andersen of Madison, Wise, are happy to announce the arrival of their new daughter, Rebecca Louise. Becky was born March 12, 1977 and joined her new parents July 11. Her mother is the former Louise Lindberg, a 1968 graduate of Maple Valley High School and was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1972. The An­ dersens were married in 1969 in Colorado Springs, Colo, while serving in the Air Force and have lived in Madison the past five years. The happy grandparents are the William Lindbergs of Lake Odessa, formerly of Vermontville and the Paul Andersens of Minneapolis, Minn. Ph. 945-9554for Action-Ads Reach over 3,200 area homes with a 'wantad' in the Maple Valley News. Turn those unwanted, unused items into CASH. Phone TODAY! Call 945-9554 and place your 'want­ ads', news items and display advertising, house to house in 'The Valley'. Surprise Rice Patties Action Ads HELP WANTED: Citizens Elevator, Vermontville, Mich. Please apply in person. (8-2) CUSTOM COMBINING: For all small grains. Trucking available. Glenn and Dale Augustine, Bellevue, Mich., 616­ 763-9957. (7-26) Snow & Son Locksmith. Residential and commercial security consultants. Bonded & certified (517) 852-9455 Nashville for your security. RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. (tfn) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE. Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY Summer Hours will be 9 - 5:30 weekdays and closed on Saturday afternoons, (tfn) 1 To bring out the natural flavor of any foods try Maggi Sea­ soning. You’ll notice the difference in the following recipes as developed in the Maggi Test Kitchens. RICE PATTIES: 1 egg, well beaten l/2 cup unseasoned bread 1 tablespoon grated onion crumbs, divided 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2l/i cups cold cooked rice 2 tablespoons Maggi Six 2" x 1” x *4" strips (about Seasoning 2 oz.) Jarlsberg cheese 1 cup Vegetable oil MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE: 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon unsifted flour 2 teaspoons Maggi Seasoning 1 teaspoon mustard powder RICE PATTIES: In large bowl, combine egg, onion, mayon­ naise Maggi Seasoning, !4 cup bread crumbs and rice: blend well. Scoop up 2 tablespoons of the rice mixture and place in your hand, flatten and place a strip of Jarlsberg cheese* in the middle; top with 2 tablespoons of the rice mixture. Shape into a patty. Coat both sides with remaining bread crumbs. Repeat with remaining mixture. In large skillet, heat oil and saute patties about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with Mustard Cream Sauce. MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE: In small saucepan, melt but­ ter; blend in flour and mustard powder. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Stir in Maggi Seasoning. Makes: (i patties. 1 cup sauce. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION Wheat and Oats Drying, Buying, Storage & Feed Bank FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 WWW KMM PURINA HEALTH PRODUCTS ■ NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please take notice that the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, has called a special election to be held in the School District on Wednesday, September 7, 1977. THE LAST DAY ON WHCH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPRO­ PRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1977, IS MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1977. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5:00 O'CLOCK, P.M., ON MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1977, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan. Elam L. Rockwell Secretary, Board of Education �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday July 27, 1977 — Page 10 Fishing safety health tip from the American Medical Association Fishing is good therapy-both physical and emotional. Medical The American Association points out that the milions of Americans who head for the lakes and streams across the nation each fishing season don’t need a doctor to tell them that fishing is a good sport. They likely have seen their doctor sitting in the next boat with a line in the water. Fishing can be elaborate, complete with a trip to the seashore and renting deep-sea boats and equipment. Or it can be the cane pole and worms affair on the banks of a neighborhood creek. Either way it gets us out in the fresh air and sunshine, gets our minds off the cares of the day. Unless you are the vigorous type who wades through racing rapids or rows hard for miles, fishing is only mild exercise, but still is good for the body and spirit. Fishing also is a relatively u it does does have ve some soe safe sport.. But built-in hazards. Most of them can be avoided. The most common fishing accident is catching a barbed hook in the flesh, usually a finger of hand, but sometimes a leg or other part of the body. Lures and hooks left unprotected on a dock or on the bottom of a boat cause many-of these accidents. The wise fisherman guards against hook accidents by shielding the hook. One simple fish, hold the fish firmly under way is to stick a small cork over the gills, so that its head can’t the barb. Lures should be stored flop or wiggle. A freshly caught in the tackle box until needed, fish is slippery and hard to hold. and returned promptly to the box Get a firm grip before dislodging when removed from the leader. the hook. The band of your favorite fishipg If, despite precautions, a hook hat is, of course, a reasonably becomes inbedded in your hand safe place to keep lures you in- or finger, don’t try to pull it out. Your physician will snip off the tend to use later in the day. Fly or bait casters are shank and push it through, thus responsible for many hook ac- causing less further damage to cidents to their fellow fisherman. torn flesh. The doctor will also, if Train yourself to look before each necessary, administer antibiotics cast to make certain no one is in and tetanus toxoid. Hook wounds the way. This will also save lures often lead to infection unless from snagging on trees and properly treated. Frank Chappell bushes as you cast. In removing a hook from the Science News Editor Change mowing pattern to keep grass healthy For a neat, healthy lawn, change mowing pattern each time you mow. Turfgrass specialists at Michgian State University ex­ plain that varying the mowing pattern distributes traffic and wear more uniformly over the lawn. If makes high and low spots less obvious and prevents lawn mower tracks from becoming marked. The easiest way to avoid following the same path each time you mow is to mow across the path you followed last time. Mow lengthwise one time, Shape Up With our Stylists diagonally the next,, then crosswise. Or follow a circular pattern, starting at the edge and working toward the center. Whenever possible, make turns on sidewalks or driveways rather than on the edge of the lawn. If you must turn on the grass, make a wide, sweeping turn rather than a rapid, spinning turn. Quick turns on the turf can lead to bruising and tearing and even­ tual thinning of the turf. To keep your lawn healthy, keep your mower sharp and properly adjusted. Dull blades Continued on col. 5 ■ JL I| Bw IF YOU HAVE HAIR, WE LL HELP YOU LOOK YOUR BEST. WE LL CUT IT, TRIM IT, SHAPE IT, STYLE IT, TREAT IT, CURL IT, COLOR IT, FROST IT. FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN Call the Professionals... COMPLETE LINE OF RK PRODUCTS (C omplete hair care services for both sexes// \ • Styling •Permanents •Frosting •Coloring •Highlighting 1,P 1 h II*. • Facials Open Monday thru Friday (Call about other times) Located: Above Birke's Shoe Store Qv *AtRQ"RO7/AV7/ Community events Razor’s HAIRDESIGNERS ■ ■ IN HASTINGS All notices should be delivered to Carl's by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Bud’s Duds Square Dance Club will have an: “Ice Cream Dance” Saturday, July 30 8toll:00P.M. At the Fire barns in Ver­ montville. Homemade ice cream and cookies served. Guests most Welcome! Bud Gillaspie, Caller: Artha Shaw, Cueing rounds. Heat waves may be hazardous to your health “Summertime and the livin’ is easy,” goes the old song. True. Summer has pleasures all its own - soaking up the sun, boating, contemplating the dazzling view of a blue-green lake. “However,” says Dr. Sol Pickard, Henry Ford Hospital cardiologist and president of the Michigan Heart Association, “while almost everybody is aware by now of winter’s hazards to the heart, few know that a summer hot spell can bring its own hazards.” In fact, severe heat waves have been known to increase the death rate from heart attack by more than 50 percent. Why? A combination of reasons, Dr. Pickard says. “A person’s whole lifestyle may change in the summer. There’s lawn and garden work unaccustomed exercise in itself. Sports can be added to that - hauling a boat in and out of the water, biking, swimming. Along comes a hot spell and sets the body’s ‘cooling system’ into high gear, adding to the circulatory effects of in­ creased exertion.” This coding system, while efficient, causes an increased work load on the heart More blood is pumped to the skin, sweating increases, and heat is lost. The second reason is improper diet. People tend to eat dif­ ferently in the summer, sometimes eating on a grab and run basis, dieting to look good in the bathing suit, or even skipping meals altogether. As a result they may not get enough foods con­ taining potassium and sodium salts, necessary both for the proper functioning of the brain and to prevent heartbeat irregularities which may cause heart stoppage. Fortunately, Mother Nature has planned for this and summer brings a bounty of foods rich in these substances. Some foods which are good sources of potassium are: bananas, cantaloupe, grapefruit juice, orange juice, potatoes, tomato juice^ flounder and halibut. Other good sources are: beets, broccoli, buttermilk, carrots, skim milk, watermelon, lean beef, chicken and lima beans. People tend to avoid many of these potassium-rich foods, especially the meats, during the summer when they may need them more than ever. A free booklet, ““Facts Facts About Potassifim” is available from the Michigan Heart Association. The booklet also explains which of these foods contain a large amount of sodium, which may. have to be restricted by some heart patients. Iced and sweet drinks such as lemonade, which many people may consume a great deal of in the summer, do little good except as sources of fluid. Third among hot weather problems is something our grandpartents never encountered - air conditioning. Though not in itself a problem, air conditioning and the sudden temperature change it precipitates when people go in and out of it all day can be a total shock to the body’s temperature control system. These hazards of extremely hot weather can be minimized by: - limiting physical exertion during hot spells - eating foods which contain potassium and sodium salts - staying (as much as possible) in one environment - either hot and humid or air conditioned. With a few simple precautions, we can all enjoy Michigan’s “hazy, lazy crazy days of sum­ mer” to their fullest. Note, however, that some hypertensives or renal failure patients may be on low sodium or low potatssium diets and should check with their physician before making any dietary changes. The Michigan Heart Association is a United Way agency. Continued from col. 3 tear rather than cut the grass blades. This may result in browning of the lawn and in­ creased susceptibility to disease. This article was furnished by the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information contact the Ex­ tension Service office in Hastings, 301 S. 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Wed. -- Friday Friday Saturday ' 8-6 8-8 8-6 WITH COUPON AND $10.00 OR MORE PURCHASE, LIMIT 1. COUPON EXPIRES JULY 30. 1077. Johnny’s Food Mart � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-08-03.pdf 8347e9273acdd81b2ad0d99b8ff791f0 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S. CHURCH STREET . HASTINGS, MICHIGAN W58 . p aTd r: u.s. postag Hostlngi, MlcWg ► 49058 PERMIT no. Lib? b?5 Pu ublic S S. ''Ir':h ^1 Volunit. Bicentennial committee plans ‘Harvest Festival’ for weekend of October 7,8 &9 The Nashville Bicentennial Wade’s Carnival Rides will be Committee is planning a Nash­ located at the west end of ville Harvest Festival for the Washington Street and the weekend of October 7,8, and 9. all parking area in that vicinity. proceeds from the festival will be There may be contests with used for land development of the prizes for the biggest pumpkin, softball diamonds and park area the largest ear of corn and so behind the west side stores on forth. The fireman may have a water battle. Main Street. - _ A dance is being planned The committee will sell space Saturday night, October 8 at the Nashville Fire Barn featuring the Rick Rodriguez Band. Ticket prices will be $2.50 each or $4.00 The Mayo 4-H Club, located per. couple. Advanced tickets can soon be purchased from the South of Nashville, exhibited following committee members; their projects at the Barry Hal Phoenix, Denny Lamie, Bill County Fair. The Club exhibited Hecker, Sallye McLean, Lois in 9 project areas this year. Vegetable garden first place Elliston, Judd Cooley, and Roger winners were: Carrie and Paul Gardner. An Ox Roast is also being Bennett, Jim Symonds and planned for Saturday in Central Christine Weber. Second place winners were Cheryl Ames, Todd Park. Bennett and Brian Carpenter. Cooking first place went to Michelle Ames, Carrie Bennett, Sue Montague, Karen Secord, Paula Steinbrecher and Christine Weber. Candlemaking first place winners: Todd and Paul Bennett, Brian Carpenter, John and Brian Band Camp 'Orientation Davis, Karen Secord, Linda and Paula Steinbrecher, and Jim meeting and introduction to Mr. David Westbay the new in­ Symonds. Seconds were won by: structor will be held tonight, Cindy Metz, Debbie Secord and August 2nd at 7:30 p.m. in the Donna and Debbie Steinbrecher. Leathercraft first place win­ High School Auditorium. Forms, to be signed by the ners went to: Steven and Kaylin parents, making the student Schilz, and Don Metz. Second eligible to go to Band Camp will place went to Debbie and Donna Steinbrecher. be passed out at this time. First place Dairy ShowmanRuss Furlong President Band Boosters ship were Lynn and Dennis Jarrard, Brad, Bruce and Brian Carpenter, Abby, Tom and Beth Wing, Cheryl Keech and Cheryl to any interested groups or-individuals. Those interested can call Lois Elliston at 852-9683. One of the softball diamonds is almost completed. Duane Hamilton has donated lots of time, workers and equipment making this possible. Any donations would be greatly ap­ preciated by the committee. Mayo Club doeswell at the Fair Band Camp meeting held tonight! Ames. Beth Wing was named the first year Dairy Jr. Showman and Dennis Jarrard was the Sr. Showman. Receiving first place for their rabbits were Paula and Linda Steinbrecher and second place was Donna Steinbrecher. Jim Symonds received a blue ribbon for his snowmobile poster, Dennis Jarrard received a red ribbon for a dairy poster, Cindy Metz received a second for sewing, and Kaylin Schilz got a second for macrame. Pre-School vision testing to be held August 18th The Bdrry-Eaton District Health Department announces a vision testing clinic on Thursday, August 18, for Barry County Kindergarten enterers who missed the vision screening program held in May & June. This will be a one day clinic, to be held at the Health Department Office, 208 W. Court Street, Hastings. Children will be screened by appointment only. Please call 945-9516 for an appointment. /d by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. /t St., Hastings, Michigan px A, Nashville, Michigan Hone 945-9554 (Hastings) /Wednesday August 3, 1977 Best Showing ever by Vermontville Youth at Eaton County Fair The Maple Valley Riders and the Junior Farmers of Vermontville completed their best year ever at the Eaton County Fair last week. Five members of the Junior Farmers took top awards last week. They were Jeff Gordeneer, Grand Champion Market Lamb, Champion Rate of Gain (sheep), Boys 14 and 15 Sheep Showmanship, and Reserve Grand Champion Showmanship (sheep); Mark Siple, 12 and 13 Boys Sheep Showmanship; Janice Siple, Reserve Champion Market Lamb; Nyle Wells, sweepstakes female bird (large fowl), and Champion Pen of Roasters; and Tracey Wawiernia Grand Champion Charlais Class Heifer. Capturing top honors for the Maple Valley Riders were Denise Fassett, Grand Champion Pleasure, Reserve Grand fitting and showing, and three first place awards; Karen Gardner, two Grand Champions, one reserve Champion, and three first place finishes; Steve Newman, three Reserve Champions and three first place awards; and Karen Haas, Grand Champion Halter. Denise Fassett was elected to comete in the State Horse Show at Michigan State University August 23. Karen Gardner was chosen as first alternate for the show. All together the Maple Valley Riders captured four Grand Champions, five Reserve Champions and nineteen first place trophies. Members of the club are Debbie Trumble, Denise Fassett, Dennis Gardner, Gordon Gardner, Karen Gardner, Steve Gardner, Karen Haas, Kellie Haas, Tammy Strobel, Brian Fassett, Steve Newman, Todd Gearhart, Befsie Fast, Daniel Halsey, Raymond BarloncT, Marty Martin, Becky Cowell, Kelli Cowell, and Chrissy Antcliff. Continued on page 4 Elder ladies honored at Sunshine Tea Former and present ladies of Vermontville attended the annual Sunshine Tqa Friday, July 29 at the Vermontville Congregational Church. The event has been sponsored by the Congregational and Methodist Churches since 1938, in honor of the elder ladies of the community. The ladies must be 75 or older to.sit at the guest table. The ladies came from Oregon, Florida, Northern Michigan, Nashville, Carlotte, and Sunfield. In photo„are the eldest ladies who were in attendance; (left to right) Mary Mosier, 88, of Sanford, Florida, Agnes Howe, 89, Ethel Gaut, 96, Bernice Curtis, 89, and Anna Lindberg, 88. (Maple Valley News Photo) r Denise Fassett of the Maple Valley Riders won Grand Champion in pleasure, reserve grand champion in fitting and showing and three first place honors in pleasure, horsemanship, and fitting and showing. Besides all the above honors, she was elected to compete in the State Ho.rse Show at Michigan State University August 23. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday August 3, 1977 -- Page 2 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger I didn't know plastic birds could fly. But with someones help, the plastic flamingos from my yard landed in my friend, Leta Nagle's yard. Can anyone help solve the mystery? Some people have more than their share of trouble it seems. So sorry to learn that Mrs. Almira Dooling fell in her yard last Sunday p.m. and broke her leg. She was taken, via ambulance, to Ingham Medical Hospital in Lansing. A bus load of Mrs. Firster’s Tri­ County Senior Citizens, including Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ommen, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Siple of Vermontville, returned Tuesday p.m. from a 15 day trip to the beautiful Canadian Rockies. They rode on the glacier, the aerial chair lift, made snow balls the 17th of July, saw mountain goats, petted mounted sheep as they waited by the roadsideror a hand out from the tourists, saw buffalo, fox, wolves, lots of bear, deer, antelope, elk and wild horses. The last night was spent at the Amana Complex in Iowa at a Holiday Inn. This is a set­ tlement of 65,000 acres by Amish people from Germany. They make cheese, wine, woolen products and other handicrafts. Mrs. Firster may plan a weekend trip to the Amana Colonies. Wednesday at 4 p.m., a bus load of Senior Citizens from Vermontville, Charlotte, Por­ tland and Friendship Village in Lansing left for the Las Vegas Connie Stevens Show at the Star Theatre in Flint. This is a beautiful red plush seat theatre, with four balconies and a huge main floor. Miss Stevens’ costumes were gorgeous beyond description and the orchestra, dancers and singers made it a lovely evening. Mrs. Olive Corey, Gina Lehman and Veva Kroger of Nash­ ville, were discharged from H.G.B. on Wednesday. Veva was admitted again on Friday and is in traction because of a pinched nerve. Mrs. Ethel Figg is in her own home again and has a birthday this week. Mrs. Ray Snyder’s mother, Mrs. Wolever, from Coldwater, spent last week in Vermontville. Mr. Dale Walter, of Lansing, spent the weekend with his grandmother, Mrs. Leta Nagle. Mrs. Firster’s Mystery Trip, Saturday night, took them first to Jackson for dinner, then 45 miles south to the Holland Homestead Country Music Show near Waldron. No one had ever heard of this place, and all reported a grand time. Five members of the Class of 1920 of V.H.S. and friends were Sidewalk Sale See these Specials on our Bargain Table outside . . Wash Cloths solid colors only reg. 35c Dish Towels O The annual Sunshine Party was, as usual, a delightful affair with over 60 in attendance at the Griswold Room. Mrs.~Mary Baker had charge of the guest book and reported ladies were there from Florida and Oregon as well as from \ Escanaba, Charlotte, Hastings, Sunfield and Nashville. Mrs. Dorothy Carpenter acted as chairman and opened the meeting with familiar songs from the song sheet with Mrs. Frances McDonald McDonald at at the the piano. piano. Mrs. Mrs. Hermina Southern, as president of the L.C.A., gave a gracious welcome to the group. Mrs. Mary Malcuit had charge of devotions. The necrology was given by Mrs. Edith Benedict with an original poem on “Geraniums” remembering Mrs. Alice Barningham, Mrs. Gladys Green and Mrs. Vera Viele, who have passed away during the past year.. Mrs. Claudette Hamilton and daughter Carmen of Nashville entertained with three lovely inspirational songs. Mrs. Blanche Foltz of Sunfield gave two “The humorous readings: Mustard Plaster” and “Are You. Ready”. The oldest lady was Mrs. Ethel Gaut of Jarvis Acres and formerly of Vermontville, who will be 97 years old on August 13. Four ladies were 89 years old: Mrs. Anna Lindberg, Mrs. Agnes Howe, Mrs. Mary Mosier and Mrs. Elsie Offley. They all received flowers. The honored guests who were 75 years or older were seated and served at the beautifully decorated tables with refreshments of punch, coffee and cookies. The committee, composed of Mary Fisher, Sue Dormer, Dorothy Carpenter, Marge Wolfe, Janice Ainsworth and Frances McDonald, helped with the serving, and are to be congratulated on this very en­ joyable party which the ladies of the community look forward to each year. FOR SALE: 1969 Chevrolet Belair. $275. Phone 852-0879. ey■e LOST: Black & tan coon dog in Vermontville. Has 1 ear missing; ajso has diabetics, must go to vetz once a month. If where-abouts is* known get in touch with bon Hosey in Vermontville. 726-0241 or call collect to Mr. Young 313­ 546-0167. REWARD!! 28c terry - slightly irregular Many bargains throughout the store OPEN FRIDAY EVENINGS TIL fl 4 Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 Vermontville’s 39th annual sunshine party success! Mar terry - slightly irregular Dish Cloths dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Taylor in Lansing on Saturday. Those attending were Mrs. Bernice Adrion of Oregon, Mrs. Lois Fisher of Escanaba, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Whitmore of Eagle, Mr. and Mrs. Duane H Hawkins and Miss Elene Hickey of Lansing and Misses Aya Kroger, Thelma Hall, Jennie Boyd, Leta Nagle and Hermina Southern of Vermontville. The Vermontville and Gresham Methodist churches will hold combined services during August, with 7 and 14 at the Gresham church and 21 and 28 in Vermontville. All services start at 9:30 a.m. Watch for news of the Methodist Church Centennial in September. Fifteenpeople people from from out out of oftown town Fifteen visited our Museum Sunday. It is open Saturday and Sunday, from 2 - 4 p.m. through August. FOR SALE: 1973 Honda, 4 cylinder, 350, excellent condition, Ph, 517-852-9334 Nashville. (8-9) MOVING SALE: 8270 Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville, Aug. 3, 4, 5, 6. Furniture, boy’s clothing, size 8-14, girl’s clothing 10 & 12, and much more. 852-9652. WANTED: Good home for a Norwegian Elk Hound. Registered licensed, shots, female. Ph. 852-9178 Nashville. Survey to determine com prospects An objective yield survey of g selected corn fields in Michigan and seventeen cither major producing states will be conducted this summer and fall. Don J. Fedewa, Statistician in Charge of the Michigan Crop Bo Erwin attends football camp at GrandValley Bo Erwin of Nashville is attending the Grand Valley Football Camp this week. The camp is offered to senior high players and gives them an opportunity to learn skills necessary in all levels of football. The camp is under the direction of Grand Valley head football coach, Jim Harkema. In his four years at Grand Valley he has compiled a record of 29-10-1. Among the highlights as Laker coach was last years victory over previously unbeaten Northern Michigan, ranked No. 1 in the nation in the NCAA Division II PoU. Assisting Harkema at the camp this week are, Coach Dave Driscoll of Jackson Parkside, who has coached many fine athletes including Tony Dungy, former quarterback at Minnesota, and Coach Bill Chinery who has been successful in developing the veer at Davison High School. Also several of Harkemas assistants and former players from Grand Valley are included in the staff. Reporting Service, noted that in Michigan 120 samples were randomly selected. The fields will be visited monthly until harvest. Trained enumerators will make on-the-spot counts to measure plant growth and development. Counts will be made in two sections each con­ sisting of two 15-foot rows. This information helps determine yield per acre. Similar work will be done on 3,080 samples located in other states. Following harvest, a small area in one-fourth of the sample fields will be revisited. Corn missed by the harvester will be picked up to determine har­ vesting loss and net yields. This objective yield survey ajid date provided by producers will be used as a base for monthly corn production estimates. These are published by the Michigan Crop Reporting Service throughout the growing season. Former resident and 1919 graduate of V.H.S. dies Hubert T. Smith, 209 S. Hibbard St., Fowlerville, age 76, died Wednesday, July 27, 1977 at the McPherson Community Health Center in Howell. He is survived by his wife, Laura; 2 daughters, Mrs. Beverly Gullen of Phoenix, Arizona, and Mrs. June Jenkins of Grosse Pointe Woods; 7 grandchildren and 1 great­ grandchild. He was a retired principal at Kendon Elementary School in Lansing. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 29, at the First United Methodist Church of Fowlerville, with the Rev. Emil Haering officiating. Interment in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the H.T. Smith Elementary School of Fowlerville or the First United Methodis t' Church. Arrangements were by the Liverance Funeral Home, Fowlerville. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTENDI EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5T7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan CARPENTER AND MASONRY WORK WANTED. Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT PH. 726-0324 Vermontville, Michigan Turn heads with a new Back To School look.. HOURS: Mon., Tues, Thurs, & Fri. 9 AM to 4:30 PM Open Evenings by appointment only! Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St, Vermontville - Ph. 726-0330 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday August 3. 1977.. page 3 Nashville Village Council Minutes ofJuly 14, 1977 The regular meeting of the Nashville Village council held July 14, 1977 was called to order by President George Frith. Tom Oleson absent. The-minutes of the last regular meeting were read and cor­ rected to read, the Library asked for $300.00 for concrete steps and railings instead of $900.00. The following bills were presented and motion made by John Mason and supported by Forrest Babcock that they be allowed and orders drawn on treasurer for the same. All Ayes. Motion carried. GENERAL WATER AND SEWER DEPART. Michigan Bell (Office)21.26 Consumers Power (Office) 44.26 Consumers Power (Streetlights) 781.00 Newhouse Equip. Co. 40.00 Time Insurance Co. 18.00 Hastings Sanitary Service 1 ,350.00 Hastings Comm. Printer 33.17 Maple Valley News 197.00 J-Ad Graphics Inc. ,15.00 Cadillac Overall Sup. 3.00 GARAGE AND EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell 27.99 Consumers Power 19.09 Nashville Hardware 5.26 Lass Motor Sales, Inc. 43.71 Smith & Evans Elec. 24.50 Wayne Webster 6.95 R & F Industries 'i.OO Maple Valley Impl. 148.89 Kent Oil Co. 131.11 Powers Shell Serv. 5.20 Mel Barton 102.50 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply 71.15 Cadillac Overall SupplyCo. 2.30 Black&Decker Mfg. Cp.2.16 POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell (Tower) 6.80 Michigan Bell (Sewer) 16.51 Cons. Power (Water)237.34 Cons. Power (Sewer) 87.77 Cons. Power (Tower) 9.14 Total Communication 10.00 Doubleday Bros. 896.54 Nashville Hardware 7.60 Lewis Schblze 150.00 U.S. Postmaster 55.12 Skip Purchis 50.00 City of Hastings 24.38 Municipal Supply 2,018.99 B.M. Randall Lumber 7.92 Roger Gardner 1,710.00 STREET DEPARTMENT Nashville Hardware 9.45 Carl's Market 24.95 Rieth Riley Const Co.316.66 Shepherd Tree Serv. 653.75 B.M. Randall Lumber 66.50 PARK DEPARTMENT Nashville Hardware 11.58 Carl’s Market 4.99 Shepherd Tree Serv. 280.00 B.M. Randall Lumber .11.88 BOND INTEREST AND REDEMPTION FUND Farmers Home Administration 8,900.00 Hearing to be held on 1-96 proposal Al the urging of State Representative Ernest Nash iRDimondafei the Michigan State Highway Commission has agreed Io bold a public meeting regar­ ding the proposed route for 1-96 between Charlotte and Lansing. Nash. Wednesday (July 27) wrote a letter to Governor Milliken asking him to urge the Commission to hold a meeting with interested persons and elected officials representing the area affected by 1-96. The Commission agreed to hold such a meeting during the week of August 15. The exact date, location and time, will be an­ nounced later. "There has been a great deal of concern expressed regarding the proposed route for 1-96 between Charlotte and Lapsing and it ★ Calendar of Events ★ Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office August 2 - Livestock Develop­ August 23 - State 4-H Horse Show, ment Committee, 8 pm., Ex­ Michigan State University tension Office Conference Room, August 23-25 - State 4-H Youth Hastings. Dairy Show, Michigan State August 8 • 4-H Advisory Council University, Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension August 29 - Weight Control Office Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension August 8 - Weight Control Group, Office 7:30 p.m., Extension Office August 30 - MAEH, Rally Day August It - Registered Holstein Picnic - Charlton Park, 12:00 to Directors, Harry Boulter Farm, 8 3:00 p.m. p.m. August 15 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office August 16 MAEH Area 10 Council, 9:30 a.m., Ionia Ex­ tension Office August 22 - Weight Control Barry County Cooperative Extension Service appears that there may be. some misunderstandings as to the reasons for the proposed route," Nash said. "Many people believe that an alternative route may be a wiser selection.” he added. Nash said the whole issue is being clouded with requests for reevaluations of the route, charges of misuse of the en­ vironment and probable waste of prime farm land in the area. “The decision the Highway Commission makes is a very important one that will affect many people. It is conceivable that a meeting between the commission and interested parties could expedite the completion of 1-96 and therefore reduce the cost of construction,” Nash said. Nash pointed out that such a meeting will give interested parties and all local and state elected officials representing the area an opportunity for further input into the decision. NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY PENNY SUPPER Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. Sat., August 6 SERVING 5p.m. - 7p.m. PUBLIC INVITED Porcupine Meatballs & Roast Beef Michigan Bell 39.68 Michigan Dept, of State Police 6.00 Kent Oil Co. 173.21 Powers Shell Serv. 3.00 Nashville Flowers & Jewelry 9.50 Kimball Ford. Inc. / 35.75 General Elec. 13.20 Mr. Ron Goggomos of Vintage Investments was presertt to show pictures of a proposed apartment building to be con­ structed within the Village. motion made by Raymond Hinckley and supported by Ted Spoelstra to use Government work program to tear down the Mill and sell any salvagable materials. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Raymond Hinckley and supported by Ted Spoelstra to terminate probation and put Leon Frith on as a full time worker, and raise his wages 25<t per hour as of July 1, 1977. All Ayes motion carried. Motion made by Lois Elliston and supported by John Mason to eliminate a parking space in front of Eaton Federal Savings and Loan. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Ted Spoelstra and supported by Raymond Hinckley to adjourn. Raymond M. Hinckley, President Pro Tern Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Reach over 3,200 area homes with a ’wantad' in the Maple Valley News. Turn those unwanted, unused items into CASH. Phone TODAY! Call 945*9554 and place your 'wantads', news items and display advertising, house to house in 'The Valley'. Ph. 945-9554 WANTED Watch Your Money Add Up. .. HERE! simple arithmetic. Our savings certificates, plus your money, added together over a specified period of time, equals the highest interest permitted by law! Check it out, today. Earn Up to Imnitneirmeu smt .on o' n ao oid 6-year 6a-nyde caor certificate. $5,000 .' paid and compounded quarterly. on effective annual y.eld School bus drivers or substitute drivers. Also Assistant Director of Transportation and mechanic. MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL of 7.98%. Eaton Federal Contact: Larry Musser, 852-9421 or Mr. Wolff, 852-9699 and Loan THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville; Michigan - Eaton Rapids, Michigan 10UMH0USMB LENDER �The Mople Volley News. Noshville Wednesdoy August 3. 1977 -- Poge 4 Vermontville 4-Her’s show well at Eaton County Fair last week! The Eaton County Fair 4-H Livestock Sale Thurs­ day, July 28, was a suc­ cess for all involved. The Eaton County Extension Service felt it was a good sale with an especially good quality of beef, lamb and pork. The total livestock sales was nearly $54,000. The sale figures were $36,000 for beef, $8,000 for swine, $5,000 for lamb, with the remainder of the sales receipts going to the carcus contests. The average price for beef was 47.7 cents, 50.1 cents for pork and 76 cents for lamb. Trocey Wawiernia took Grand Champion Charlais class heifer with her cow at the Eaton County Fair. ((Maple Valley New* Photo) Nyle Wells of Vermontville took the champion pen of roasters honors. Carl's Market's bid bought the pen at the Eaton County Fair auction.. (Maple Valley News Photo) Steve Newman captured three first places, three reserve champions for horsemanship, pleasure, and fitting and showing. (Maple Valley News Photo) Mark Siple of Vermontville won the 12 and 13 boys sheep showmanship championship. (Maple Valley News Photo) Janice Siple of Vermontville took reserve champion market lamb ho nors at the Eaton County Fair. (Maple Valley News Photo) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday August 3.1977 - Page 5 The youngsters devoted many long hard hours dur­ ing the year preparing their livestock and training their horses for the fair. Some reached their goals this year and others will try againmext year. It's nearly a year-long challenge, and most of them will begin preparing for the 1978 Eaton County Fair before the 1977 fair is even complete. Karen Haas of the Maple Valley Riders won Grand Champion in the halter class at the Eaton County Fair. (Maple Valley News Photo) Nyle Wells of the Junior Farmers won the sweepstakes female bird for large fowl. (Maple Valley News Photo) Karen Gardner of Vermontville won two Grand Champidnships, one reserve champion­ ship and three first place honors. She was chosen as the first alternate to participate in the State Horse Show August 23. (Maple Valley News Photo) Shape Up With our Stylists ■ ■MF| ■ % IF YOU HAVE HAIR, WE'LL HELP YOU LOOK YOUR BEST. WE LL CUT IT, TRIM IT, SHAPE IT, STYLE IT, TREAT IT, CURL IT, COLOR IT, FROST IT. FOR MEN. WOMEN, AND CHILDREN Professionals COMPLETE LINE OF RK PRODUCTS Complete hair care services for both sexes' es' • Styling •Permanents •Frosting •Coloring •Highlighting hting Jeff Gordeneer of Charlotte won the Grand Champion ma rket lamb, champion rate of gain lamb, boys 14 and 15 sheep showmanship, and reserve grand champion show­ manship for the Vermontville Junior FZhvners. (Maple Valley News Photo) •■Facials Open Monday thru Friday (Call about other time$) Located: Above Birke's Shoe Store 948-8767 Razor’s Edge HAIRDESIGNERS �Th. tef*'1 WH V alter Naw* Naahvalte F*»» • How large is the potato crop? An objective yield survey of selected potato fteMk in Michigan and eleven other major producing states will be con­ ducted Uris summer and fall Don J. Fedewa. Statistician in Charge of the Michigan Crop Reporting Service, noted that in Michigan 140 samples were MEN—WOMEN Immediate openings in Europe. If you qualify. w»11 you ■ job, pay you while you lr«m. and <>*» ycnioiw of the timt honefrt pwk*<»-» any • ter. Th<ii you'll cam your keep in Europe Join the p*» pie wKo vo potfvdl ttiF ktutj Cail Army OppartMWtiM 543-1757 randomly selected Trained enumerators will interview the operators to obtain acres and variety planted, and planting and harvesting dates Within two days prior to harvest the enumerator will return to the sample field to make on the-spot plant counts. The number of hills m two aifoot sections will be counted Six hills will be har­ vested and sent to Lansing for weight analysis Similar work will be done on 2,035 samples located in other states. Following harvest, a small area in one-half of the sample fields will be revisited Potatoes missed by the harvester will be picked up to determine har­ vesting loss and net yields. This objective yield survey and data provided by producers will be used as a base for seasonal potato production estimates. These are published by the Michigan Crap Reporting Ser­ vice. New Michigan television show announced Looking for some ideas on what to do in outdoor Michigan? In September, a brand new television show called "Michigan Weekend" will begin weekly telecasts to help Michiganders answer this question. Shown here are Fred Trost, a former field producer for Mort Neffs "Michigan Outdoors", and Kathleen Fleck, who will host and prod.uce the show. The premier broadcast can be seen on WKZO-TV, Channel 3, Thursday, September The Ice Burg Cool off with us! Now Serving . . . Cool! 8, at 7:30 p.m. The show's weekly magazine format will hove a how-to feature, a travel story, an outdoor receipe, interviews and even comedy. Fishing will be the most prevealent activity in the how-to features, but camping, hunting, boating, nature study and other activities will be covered. Kathleen Fleck will produce and narrate the weekly travelogue about things to see and do around the state Photo supplied Delicious! Lemon Soft Serve Ice Cream (Wednesdays only) OPEN DAILY 1:30 PM -10 PM K&S Dairy Delite 103 North Main St. — NASHVILLE FOR SALE: Sweet com. Phone FOR SALE: Turtle, dead or alive WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE A 795-9467. $3. per lb. dressed SI. per lb. PLANT PARTY? They are fun. alive. 945-9252 or 945-9760 If you would like to have one or FARM SALE: One row corn Hastings. (8-2) would like more information Call pickers. New Idea gravity box, 664-5269 Pine Lake. (8-2) 150 bu , Massey Harris 33 loader, FOR SALE: 14 ft row boat, roto- FOR SALE: 1976 22 ft . Coach­ Massey Harris plow 3-14, manure tiller, wooden table dehumidifier, man mini-motor home, in A-l cabinets. National spreader, power take off, cream utility condition, sleeps 7, Dodge 360, separator, 14 ft. Starcraft boat, Geographies, 4 yrs., ’66 - ’73, motor, and trailer, wood stove, 5 tractor disc. Call after 6 p.m. 795- 11,700 miles. Phone 1-781-8064 Marshall. (8-2) h.p tiller, disc, 2 wheel trailer, 2 3924. row corn planter, 3 section drag and misc. farm supplies; misc. car parts, used tires, chain saw, Aug. 8-13. M 4.3 west, 2 miles, turn south on Tanner Lake Road. Build Rations for Milking Follow signs. 3100 Tillotson Lake Cows, Dry Cows and Road. ONE DA Y ONLY THURS, AUG. 4 10AM - 5 PM heifers with ... PURINA k FarmBlend.. J kCOWCHOW/ 3^ I living COL# Let us help YOU POO Now you can farm-build rations for milking cows, dry cows, and heifers with Purina FarmBlend Cow Chow 44%, a top-nutrition base concentrate for convenient, economical on-the-farm mixing with your home grown grains. Let us prove to you the advantages of Purina FarmBlend Cow Chow 44%, and give you handy, easy-to-follow recommendations for convenient, low-cost mixing. Call us TODAY! or just drop in. 8x10 ONLY 99 No appointment necessary. Choose from finished portraits, not proofs. Limit: one per child; one per family. No age limit. Also family groups only $2.95 Thurs., Aug. 4 10 am - 5 pm 4 Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings , PH. 945-9926 PURINA HEALTH PRODUCTS WHK �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday August 3. 1977 -- Page 7 Weight Watchers awarded for brochure A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative MEDICAID FRAUD AND PENALTY LAW SIGNED BY GOVERNOR: Governor Milliken last week signed S.B. 18 (PA 72, immediate effect) to define fraudulent Medicaid activities and set penalties for Medicaid providers or clients who take kickbacks, bribes or otherwise attempt to defraud the state. The new law authorizes the attorney general to investigate fraud allegations and take legal action. / COURT GIVES ADDED PROTECTION TO EM­ PLOYEES’ FREE SPEECH RIGHTS: The Court of Appeals has ruled that if protected political activities play any role in provoking the firing of an employee, the person’s First Amendment rights are violated and the discharge is improper. The Court 'stated, “A public employee who does not have a policy making function cannot be discharged because of his exepeise of his First Amendment rights.” LOCAL CONTROL - Hearings are being held this summer on two bills which would allow local governments to set up ‘‘rainy day” funds like that recently enacted for the state. HB 4854 would allow local units to place surplus revenues into a fund administered by the State Treasurer, while HB 5176 would limit such deposits to 15 percent of the unit’s yearly budget. NATIONAL AWARD Michigan’s federal surplus property agency has been named the outstanding agency of its kind in national competition held by the U.S. HEW Department. The agency gets surplus federal property such as office equip­ ment and electronic components and passes it on to local agencies, charging only a service fee and thus avoiding new-equipment spending. JOB BASE - Many uses have been suggested for the aban­ doned Kincheloe Air Force Base in the Upper Peninsula: a medium-security prison; a waste disposal facility; a DNR storage depot; a senior-citizen housing project; a county airport. All would help restore lost area jobs. SUMMER WORK Even though the legislature is in recess, the work goes on. For example, last week public hearings were held around the state on bills.dealing with nursing home treatment, local govern­ ment financing, product liability, and returning Memorial Day to May 30. RAPE RULING - The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld a section of the 1975 rape law which protects rape victims from questions about their private sex lives. It is thought that this provision will encourage more rape victims to testify in-court against their attackers. BED FORESTS - A Finnish consulting firm has said that Michigan’s forest industry is suffering from too many trees per acre, which prevents good trees from growing. Also, state tax regulations and a low profit factor are discouraging proper management procedures. Action Ads NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY Summer Hours will be 9 - 5:30 weekdays and closed on Saturday afternoons, (tfn) HELP WANTED: Citizens Elevator, Vermontville, Mich. Please apply in person. (8-2) FOUND: 1 pair of children’s prescription glasses on the corner of Cleveland and Washington. Ph. 852-1998 Nashville^______________ ■ LAWN CHAIR REPAIR and rewebbing. Call 852-0712, Nash­ ville. Ask for Mark. (8-2) GARAGE SALE: Aug. 4 & 5. at 820 N. Mian, Nashville, Men’s clothing of all kinds._______, FOR SALE: David Bradley chain saw, all re-built, 20”, $150. 2 bedroom house in Sunfield, completely remodeled. 517-852­ 0722 Nashville. (8-9) See Us For All Your Plumbing Needs We hove a complete line of . . Pipe • galvanized • black hard plastic • flexible plastic •rigid copper • soft copper • fittings for each' type Drain Plumbing — chrome- ♦ plastic Nashville Hardware t Ph;852-O713 105 N. MAIN NASHVILLE (Formerly Makers 11.G^A. Location) OPEN: Monday thru Saturday An award lor "outstanding achievement in creating educational material for better nutrition education" has been made to Weight Watchers In­ ternational, Inc., for its in­ formative public service brochure titled, “Nutrition, Weight Control and You.” The award is a Gold Leaf “Certificate of Recognition,” presented by Family Circle Magazine, according to Mrs. Sophia Branoff, Area Director for Bad news, third; South End, fourth, and Mead-O-Acres, sixth, in annual softball tourney— Three Maple Valley area teams, Bad News, South End Food and Beverage and Mead-OAcres, finished third, fourth and sixth respectively in the 4th Annual Maple Valley Invitational Tournament the weekend of July 22, 23, and 24. Nineteen teams coming from Ionia, Martin, Marshall, Lansing, Hastings and Charlotte par ticipated in the tourney. The trophy winning teams were Miller Sand and Gravel of Martin, first; R and K of Mar­ shall, second; Bad News of Maple Valley, third; South End Food and Beverage, fourth; Marshall Hardware, fifth; and Mead-OAcres, sixth. Weight Watchers in Western Michigan and Northern Indiana. “Nutrition, Weight Control and You" was selected for a Gold Leaf a ward by a panel of 14 home economics educators. Entries included programs designed to call attention to the need for better nutrition among people of all ages. The Gold Leaf Program, which was originated in 1973 as part of an on-going effort to support education and betternutrition for all Americans, saluted the Weight Watchers Organization for its “important contribution to nutrition education.” “Nutrition, Weight Control and You” was written by Dr. William H. .Sebrell, Medical Director, Weight Watchers International, Inc. Dr. Sebrell is a former director of the Institute of Human Nutrition at Columbia Univer­ sity’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. Action Ads FOR SALE:*Stop in and check our new supply of lag bolts, machine bolts, nuts and washers. All selling for $1.69 lb. Saving you money - see us first. RANDALL LUMBER COMPANY. 219 E. State S|. Nashville. 852-0882. WANTED: Babysitter for school year in Kinsel Hwy. and Mason ' Rd. area. 2 children, 1 starting school this year. Call after 4 p.m. 852-1649 Nashville (8-9) Mrs. Branoff noted that "Nutrition. Weight Control and You" provides the answers to scores of questions relating to nutrition and the problem of overweight. Among these are: What are the basic nutrients in food? Isn’t it necessary to reduce calories in order to lose weight? Do minerals have any relation to weight control? What about fiber? Why can’t we just live on protein and forget about fat and carbohydrate? To date, more than threemillion free copies of the brochure have been distributed throughout the United States and around the world. Mrs. Sophia Branoff said that' copies of the colorful, 16-page brochure are available here without charge. Copies can be obtained by writing to Weight Watchers, 3308 S. Cedar St., Lansing, Michigan 48910. WE CARE ABOUT YOU When a death occurs, our society has developed the funeral visitation/.service as a means of assisting the bereaved to express their emotions so that they may adjust to the task of living without the deceased. The visitation is but. one facet to. help the bereaved accept the reality of death. 'Voqt FUNERAL HOMES Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday August 3. W// -- Page 8 Action Ads West Michigan Fishing REPORT: West Michigan has generally good fishing, Coho salmon are starting to show up more frequently in catches, Tiger muskies are coming near Ludington and Chinook salmon are taking on even more weight, it is reported by West Michigan Tourist Association. Following are south-to-north reports on fishing compiled today by the tourist association from charter boat captains, sport shops and chambers of com­ merce: SOUTH HAVEN - The big news here is Perch fishing which is •‘absolutely excellent,” ac­ cording to Capt. Fernanz Gruber of Big Foot Charter Service. Crabs and wigglers are best baits with wigglers holding a slight edge. Northwest winds have cooled the lake somewhat, moving the big fish into shallower water. Lake trout, Kings, and Coho are hitting in 45 - 65 ft. of water over a 60 - 90 ft. bottom. Browns have been spotted in the river. GRAND HAVEN - fishing for Bluegills, Specks, and Catfish is excellent on the rivers and bayous, according to the chamber of commerce. Bass have been good and Pike just fair. On Lake Michigan, fish are being caught “all over” but mostly in 120 ft. of water 80 ft. down. Chinook, Coho, and Steelhedd have been fair, but Lake trout have been excellent. A fair number of Browns have been landed surfcasting. Perch fishing on the piers has been fair to good. MUSKEGON Fishing con­ tinues good here, but north winds slowed action over the weekend, reports Capt. Ben Seehack of the Seahawk. Lake trout io 14‘2 lbs. and Chinook to 26 lbs. led the boats with Heddon Clatter Tads as the hottest lyre. The depth that worked best was 105 ft., fished 75 95 ft. down. WHITEHALL - Fishing during the week was “phenomenal" with several boats bringing in up to 20 fish, reports Capt. Eugene Kuhne of White Lake Fishing Fleet. Anglers were landing Lake trout, Browns, and Chinook with more and more Kings in the -25 lb. range being boated. One boat found a school of Coho due west of Whitehall in 185 ft. of water and landed nine. LUDINGTON - Fishing is on the upswing here, reports Tamarac Sports Fishing Dock, with catches including Coho salmon, 4-8 lbs.; Chinook salmon NOTICE To all Auto-owners Policy Holders, For local billing & service on your Insurance call to 27 lbs., and Steelhead and Lake water, fished 40 ft. down. A few trout to 16 lbs. Lucky lure&and fl­ Steelhead are also being taken in plugs are best baits. Best fishing Platte Bay. Bass and Pike have is straight west of the harbor at been spotty down. A few 55-75 ft. depths over 100-135 ft. of Steelhead are also being taken in water. In a report on inland Platte Bay. Bass and Pke have lakes, Ed Andersen of Pere been spotty in nearby lakes. Marquette Sports Center said Panfish in the lower streams of Largemouth bass have started to the Platte river have'been ex­ pick up on Lincoln, Bass and cellent. TRAVERSE CITY - Fishing Hamlin lakes and some Tiger muskies have been taken from here is generally good and Bass lake. Crappie fishing anglers are starting to take Coho continues good but fish are deep salmon in West bay, reports the and perch fishing is “in and out.” chamber of commerce. West Bay One Lake Michigan charter boat is also producing Lake trout, hit a school of Chinook salmon particularljTon J-flies and Andy over the weekend and took 14 Reekers. Anglers are taking fish, largely on green and silver Lake trout at 100 ft. depths in Flutterspoons,* run at a 55 ft. East bay on Fireplugs, Spring spoons and Johnson spoons. East depth over a 90 ft. bottom. CADILLAC - Fishing here is bay is also good for Browns in 40­ good “and improving”, reports 60 ft. of water and Smallmouth the chamber of commerce. bass in 10-20 ft. Walleyes are Northern pike and Walleyes are coming on Silver Lake. PETOSKEY Lake trout good in lakes Cadillac and Mit­ chell. Northerns, to 8 lbs., are fishing is good on Little Traverse coming in 6-12 ft. ofwater, best on Bay, particularly on Fireplugs spoons, plugs and big minnows. trolled at 145 ft. depths, reports Walleyes are responding to the chamber of commerce. minnows, crawlers and jigging Crawlers and surface plugs are lures in very shallow water to 8 ft. producing good Large and depths. Small mouth bass are Smallmouth bass catches -in late best in Lake Cadillac, perch are evening on inland lakes. Area running 8-12”, some one-lb. streams are also best in late Bluegills have been taken and evening for Brown, Brook and Crappies are going to IVi lb. Rainbow trout. Bluegills are very Brook trout are good in pools and good everywhere. Northern pike and Walleye fishing is expected beaver dams of drea streams. HONOR - Brown trout fishing to pick up with cooler tem­ continues good off the mouth of peratures. The area' raspberry the Platte river in Lake crop is at its peak. Michigan, reports Tom Stocklen of Riverside Canoes. Most Browns have been landed in early morning or late evening on Silver Pearls on X-5 Flatfish in 75 ft. of Trumble Agency Vermontville 726-0634 125-HP JOHN DEERE 4430 Stop by our store now and see the real thoroughbred of tractor performance The bloodline of the 4430 is obvious-4020, 4320. These tractors became known as John Deere classics based on their performance in the field. And. the 4430 makes it "three in a row." The 4430 is a long-distance runner. No matter what size field it enters, you can count on a 4430 to run and run without having to stop and rest. It s nimble and agile. It instantly responds to any command. Stop and let us tell you about the 4430 track record Brower is new cancer society executive Evelyn Brower has been selected as the new executive secretary for the Barry County Unit of the American Cancer Society. She replaces Charlotte Baxter, who retired after one year in the position. Born in Hastings, the new executive worked for Western Union for 28 years, - before returning here. She also has worked part-time for Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Office hours of the Cancer Society, 110 N. Jefferson SL, Hastings (beneath Gittleman’s) are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The organization is available to help cancer patients. The Society raised nearly $20,000 in its annual crusade, which began April 1 and is now concluding. Memorials and Contributio'hs are accepted anytime of the year. President is Mrs. Mariam Sorby, R.N. RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233N. Main 852-9797. (tfn)________________________ -SOCIAL SECURITY” - Lifetime Perma Plates $1.75, with case $2.00. Send to Roger Beals. 2711 W. Bradley Rd. Charlotte, Mich. 48813. y / (8-9) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: by Michigan Approved Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. Auto Service Center • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS • BRAKES - GASOLINE • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP I cor BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 Community events... All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. PLEASE: If you have old newspapers or glass take them to the pump house at Putnam Park. The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts re-cycle these items to get operating funds. The boys ap­ preciate your help. If you need someone to pick up your papers call 852-0760. JOHN DEERE TRACTORS- spaRTan stones A SOUND. LONG-TERM INVESTMENT Hours: Mpn. - Fri.7:30 to 5:30 / Sat. 7:30 to.4 p.m. G»W Sales LAKE ODESSA, MICHIGAN. PHONE 374-8835 Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.nr. to 3 p.m. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday August 3. 1977 -- Page 9 And in this corner Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas faced each other in debate for the first time August 21, 1958. The place was Ottawa, Illinois and at stake was a seat in the U.S. Senate. Douglas won that election, but Lincoln gained notoriety and began his political ascent. A courthouse where Lincoln once practiced law now stands in Greenfield Village. It was moved to the site in Dear­ born, Michigan from its original location in Postville, Illinois, A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen The Michigan Legislature’s 1977 Regular Session has drawn to a close. During this Session, which adjourned July 8 and resumes September 14, the Legislature approved several measures of importance to you. In addition, the annual state budget, which has yet to be reviewed by Governor Milliken, was adopted. I would like to outline briefly some of the major issues that were enacted into law this year or are currently awaiting the Governor’s signature. Household Income Clarification: The first new public act of this year exempted employer-paid health and life insurance premiums from the definition of household income for the purpose of determining property tax credits. An average of $10 to $15 in tax credits for the 1976 tax year was provided each Michigan tax­ payer as a result of passage of this new law. PBB (Polybrominated Biphenyl): Testing for PBB will be required of all dairy cattle culled for slaughter in Michigan and, those containing over 20 parts per billion of this fire retardant which was accidently mixed with livestock feed in 1973, will be destroyed. Scientific evidence has determined that this 20 parts per billion testing level is unreliable and that only approximately one ounce of PBB remains in the food chain. It is estimated that this new law will cost the taxpayers between $15 and $45 million with no likely health benefits what­ soever. I voted against this measure, but was at least able to secure a number of amendments which I believe are beneficial to IONIA FREE FAIR taxpayers and agriculture. Medicaid Fraud: | IONIA FREE FAIR I Also signed into law this year was a bill yvhich gives the state the legal muscle to prosecute persons who knowingly abuse the Medicaid system. The new law provides stiff penalties for making false statements in an application for Medicaid benefits, obtaining a bribe in connection with such benefits, or conspiring to defraud the state under the Medicaid program. IONIA FREE FAIR Student Loan Expansion: In the belief that no student should be denied the opportunity to attend college due to a lack of money, the Legislature passed a new law increasing by some $27 million the bonding limit of the Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority. The Authority will thus be allowed to grant loans to thousands more students this fall. Handicapped Parking: Effective October 1, nonhandicapped persons who park in spaces designated for the han­ dicapped in public areas across the state will face a fine of up to $100. This new law also gives han­ dicapped the option of obtaining from the Secretary of State either a specially designated license plate or a transferable serialnumbered certificate for per­ sonal use. Miscellaneous: In addition, new laws were passed to allow members of public school returement systems to obtain credit for their time spent in the military, to delay the Single Business Tax second quarter payment by one month, to create a summer youth employment program, and to assure bus service for the han­ dicapped. Extension Agricultural Agent named for Barry County Ronald L. Dingerson has been appointed Barry County Extension Agent effective on September 1, 1977 pending Michigan State University Board of Trustees approval. Dingerson will perform the agricultural program services which were formerly provided by Arthur Steeby, who retired in February. Steeby's administrative duties are the responsibility of Doris J. Richardson who is also the Family living agent. Dingerson received his bachelor of science degree in animal husbandry in 1969 and master's degree in animal science in 1973, both from MSU. He was a field salesman for Ralston Purina 1970-71, a livestock buyer for Michigan Livestock Exchange in 1972 and a commercial farm manager from 1973-75. He and his wife, Julie have one child. Ron's duties will include planning, organizing and conducting activities related to crops and soils, livestock, agricultural engineering and business management programs for th agricultural industry of the county. He will also provide services and information for part-time farmers and for urban homeowners. Two Nashville scouts travel to National Jamboree LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN Two Nashville scouts, Leonard Eaton and Mike Hull are leaving Monday morning for the National Jamboree in Pennsylvania at Moraine State Park. During their two week stay they will meet such people as Bruce Jenner, 1976 Olympic decathalon gold medal winner, America’s 1977 Junior Miss and Miss Teenage America. They will be competing in various scouting skills and.merit badge demonstrations and in one area there will be an Arts and Science fair with displays by scouts. On Aug. 8, they will have a county fair with good, games, and other activities. i They will be among nearly 35,000 other scouts from all over the United States. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please take notice that the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, has called a special election to be held in the School District on Wednesday, September 7, 1977. THE LAST DAY ON WHCH PERSONS AAAY REGISTER WITH THE APPRO­ PRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1977, IS MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1977. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5:00 O'CLOCK, P.M., ON MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1977, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with The respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan. Elam L. Rockwell Secretary, Board of Education MEN—WOMEN The world’s largest training school is hiring. Where else can you choose the job you want and get paid while you learn? If you qualify, we’ll start you at $372 a month (before de­ ductions). Join the poeple who’ve joined the Army. Call Army Opportunities 543-1757 An Equol Opportunity Employer FRIDAY 4-H SHOWS TRACTOR PULLING SATURDAY 4-H SHOWS TRACTOR PULLING SUNDAY HORSE PULLING BLUEGRASS SHOW MONDAY PARADE DAY DONNA FARGO STATLER BROTHERS TUESDAY HARNESS RACES PAT BOONE WEDNESDAY HARNESS RACES FRANKI VALLI THURSDAY HARNESS RACES MARILYN McCOO BILLY DAVIS FRIDAY STOCK CAR RACES HELEN REDDY SATURDAY MOTORCYCLE RACES DANNY DAVIS HENRY CUESTA SUNDAY DEATH RIDERS DEMO DERBY PLUS SQUARE DANCING CANOE RACES, THOUSANDS OF EXHIBITS, PRIZES & SURPRISES “Michigan’s Greatest Outdoor Event” RESERVED SEAT TICKETS 816-527-1390 GENERAL ADMISSION \ AT WINDOWS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday August 3, 1977 -- Page 10 Here’s the interesting part. Put the melons on a baking sheet and place in a 400 degree oven until the meringue is golden, about five minutes. Needless to say, serve immediately. Try it. you’ll like it. What's cooking in Michigan by Carl B. Olson Michigan Department of Agriculture Let your uuse be your guide Production in our state.acwhen you buy Michigan can-cording to the Michigan taloupe this time of year. I like Department of Agriculture, the description used in I^rousse comes primarily from Bay. Gastronomique. “Choosing -a Berrien. Monroe, VanBuren and melon." the book says, “is a Macomb counties although the delicate undertaking. A con-Howell melon from Livingston noisseur would not dream of county may be the best known. leaving it to someone else to While melon is thought of more choose a melon for his delec-as a breakfast item, it also makes tation. He smells the fruit a marvelous dessert Sometime lingeringly, he taps it lightly to try making what I call “Melon discover whether it is well Michigan.” fleshed or hollow. He looks to see Cut a medium melon in half whether it has round its stem that and remove the seeds. Fill each ‘crown’ which indicates that the half with fresh Michigan melon is perfectly ripe and strawberries and sprinkle with whether or not it is sweet.” two teaspoons of sugar and two That’s choosing a melon! tablespoons of cream sherry. Reportedly, the melon was Cover and chill for one hour. introduced to America by Meanwhile, beat two egg Christopher Columbus on his whites with a dash of salt till soft second voyage to the New World peaks form. Gradually add oneone back in 1494. It originated in quarter cup of sugar, beating till Persia (now Iran) but was named stiff and glossy. Spoon this atop after a castle (Cantalupo) where the melon halves and it was first grown in Italy. strawberries. The redcoats are coming More than 1500 participants from a dozen states are expected to converge on Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan, for the fourth annual Colonial Military Muster August 27 and 28. Included in the colorful activities Hold the presses are 18th-century military Ottmar Mergenthaler maneuvers by authentically revolutionized the printing in­ uniformed troops, period crafts dustry with his invention of the and campsites, parades, fife and linotype machine on August 26, .drum music and cannon firing 1884. Before his creation all type demonstrations. The grand finale had to be hand-set, a slow, time­ to each day’s events is a mock consuming process. The linotype battle Colonial and Crown For­ allowed printers to set whole ces. Who knows, the British lines of metal type in seconds, might even win the war this time. letting the printed word reach One moment please more people at a cheaper cost. The Communications Collection The first coin telephone was put of Henry Ford Museum, Dear­ into operation by William Gray of born, Michigan, has a wide Hartford, Connecticut after its assortment of Mergenthaler’s patent was issued August 13,1889. machines on exhibit, as well as Gray arranged with several other examples of printing businessmen to place the phones machines and presses. in their stores. The phone com­ pany would receive 65 percent of the income, Gray would keep 25 percent and the store owner got 10 percent for use of his space. A wide variety of telephones and related equipment is on per­ manent display at Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. The last thing you need is another lecture on how much good the 55 mph speed limit can do What you really My guess is that need to know are some of you have the facts. decided the 55 mph Fact. If every­ speed limit is some­ body slowed down thing you can take to 55, we’d save as or leave. much as eight and It isn’t. It’s a half million a law. gallons of gasoline With tickets and a day. fines and all the Fact. In 1975, rest. Just like any 9400 fewer people other law. And were killed on our from where I sit, highways than in there’s just no way 1973, when speed limits were around it. above 55. The 55 mph speed limit can do I, for one, think those are a lot of good things for all of us. pretty good reasons. Quite a few And it’s my job to make sure it of you obviously do, too. Because gets the chance to work. a lot of people have Not just because it’s a slowed down. SPEED good idea. But because But not everybody. it’s the law. LIMIT It’s notjust a good idea. It’s the law. - CM_CH.vBnBC B■l| A public service of this newspaper, The U.S. Department of Transportation anc* Adver,isin9 Council. Engagement announced Tibbett - Rugg Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Rugg of Vermontville are proud to announce the engagement of their son, Donald Joe to Margo Sue Tibbett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Galen Tibbett of Charlotte. Don is a 1977 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Margo is a 1977 graduate of Charlotte High School. No date has been set for the wedding. Concerned taxpayers hold July meetingThe Concerned Taxpayers of Barry County held their July 25th meeting in the Courthouse at Hastings and after a brief business meeting, President James Rice introduced Senator John “Jack” Welborn, a strong opponent of Regionalism, stated that he knows of no function that Regional government does that local' units of government couldn’t do as well or better. He pointed out that the heads of regional government are ap­ pointed rather than elected and therefore are not accountable to the taxpayers. Senate Bills 458 and 459 are bills introduced by Senator Welborn to urge repeal of the regional government concept. Senator Welborn stated that “He is of the opinion that the majority of legislators will continue to spend and raise taxes as long as they can get away with it and that is why local taxpayers associations are now necessary. It is imperative that the Legislature get the message from the people to pay the bills and elect them. There is a lot of work to be done and it cannot be achieved without input from groups such as the Concerned Taxpayers of Barry County.” She drove 800 miles a day and crossed the country Alice H. Ramsey of Hacken­ sack, New Jersey became the first woman to complete a transcontinental automobile trip on August 6, 1909. Her 58 day journey to San Francisco began in New York City, where Mrs. Ramsey started with her 30horsepower Maxwell. President of the Women’s Motoring Club of New York, she was accompanied by three other members of the club. An exmaple of the Maxwell is part of the Transportation exhibit at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, Michigan. �TO VISIT OUR BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Every bride dreams of the perfect wedding . . . a day that she will hold dear all through their lives together. We invite you to stop in and start with the finest in . . . Wedding Stationery Choose from our selection of... □ WEDDING INVITATIONS □ WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS □ THANK-YOU CARDS □ RECEPTION CARDS □ NAPKINS □ WEDDING MATCHES □ ACCESSORIES □ ATTENDANTS GIFTS SAMPLE BOOKS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OVERNIGHT FOR YOUR SELECTION AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. �The Maple Valley News. Noshville Wednesday August 3. 1977 -• Page 12 EES5?iSiAIR SAI£ 2ND BIG WEEK! f/ Z BEEF Round Steak BONELESS I CENTER CUT SLICES 1 BBEF ! 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LIMIT 1 COUPON EXPIRES AUGUST 6. 1977 Johnny's market ■ ■ j J Market VERMONTVILLE f F ■ I _ WITH COUPON AND S10.00 OH MORE PURCHASE LIMIT EXPIRES AUGUST 6.6.1977 1977 LIIY1II 1.1. LIMIT 1. COUPON COUPONtAHIHtb EXPIRESAUGUST AUGUSTb, 1977 i^Johnny's market I■ "■ j � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-08-10.pdf ead8adbb45465d0f1139b3e6854cb64a PDF Text Text BUtK '••Wished by J Ad Graphics Inc. "ourt St. Hastings, Michigan -»x A. Nashville. Michigan ne 945-9554 (Hastings) lo a ednesday Aug. 10. 1977 Four from Nashville attend Blue Lake Fine Arts C Four students from the Nash­ ville area are attending fourth session at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, a summer school of the arts located just north of Muskegon. The students and their elective majors are: Marvin Munn, band ; David Wells, jazz-rock; Tammie Frank, band; and Dawn Wells, band, all of Vermontville. Blue Lake was founded in 1966 and in U years has grown to become one of the largest facilities of its type in the United States. The camp offers students a highly diverse arts curriculum. Blue Lake has programs throughout the summer for elementary, junior high, high school and college students. The camp runs for two week sessions. KNOW YOUR MERCHANT The fourth session runs from August 2 through August 14 and is primarily for high school students. Students attending the camp during the fourth two-week session have the option of majoring in one of the following areas; art, ballet, band, jazz-rock ensemble, orchestra and piano The Blue Lake art program Story on page 4 The new look at South End Food ond Beverage. The store has been completely remodeled In the two years that Roger and Diane Gardner have owned the store. (Maple Valley News Photo) includes work in drawing, painting, weaving, stitchery. textile designing, macrame, sculpture, ceramics and jewelry The three purposes of the art program are the making of works of art, the understanding of art objects in relation to the culture and the critical evaluation of art products. Students electing a major in ballet at Blue Lake take classes in technique with jazz, character or modern dance classes rounding out the ballet program. Band students at Blue Lake are divided into three bands with students grouped by ability. In addition to three hours of in tensive daily rehearsals and sectionals, band students can enroll in technique classes and choose an elective and various recreational activities. Jazz enroll men t at Blue Lake is limited to two ensembles of complete standard instrumentation Jazz work in­ cludes two hours daily in full ensemble rehearsal, a sectional rehearsal and one hour of improvisiation. There are two orchestras during the fourth session with students assigned according to proficiency level following auditions held the first day of the session. In addition to a full rehearsal schedule, students have a chance to attend per­ formances of the Blue Lake Staff p String Quartet. The piano program at Blue Lake is designed to introduce the student to a variety of keyboard literature and to expose the student to other aspects of the keyboard by offering electives such as accompanying, keyboard ensembles, harmonization and transposition. The piano facilities have been expanded this year to include new teaching studios, a piano classroom, eight additional practice rooms and a new per­ formance stage overlooking Little Blue Lake High School students attend the theatre and musical theatre program The theatre program ran for four weeks from June 21 through July 17. Musical Theatre program began July 5 and was completed July 31 Students performed at the Howmet Playhouse in Whitehall which is continued on page 2 South End wins Mead-O-Acres tourney South End Food and Beverage won the Mead-O-Acres In­ vitational Softball Tournament the weekend of July 30-31. The Rafters, from Battle Creek, finished second, B.C. Glass was third, and Mead-OAcres came in fifth. Approxiamlely ten teams participated in the tourney. Barry-Eaton Milk Producers ’barn’ featured on the cover of Michigan Magazine— The mobile little red born” built by members of the Michigan Milk Producers Association Barry-Eaton local was featured on the cover of the Michigan Milk Messenger magazine for the month of July. The barn was used as a booth to sell milk, other dairy products, ond t-shirts with milk slogans printed on them at the Barry County Fair, July 17-23. Profits, including an estimated sale of 2,500 half-pints of milk, were used os premiums for the 4-H dairy product poster contest at the fair entitled, "Milk is a natural'*. The barn was built at the Bill Semrou Farm (photo at left) north of Nashville Semrau was the chief designer and supplier of materials, Assisting in the construction of the bam were Wayne Pennock, Dick Thomas, Bob Curtis, Hank Semrau ond Jack Semrou. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday August 10, 1977 — Page 2 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Sympathy is expressed to the families of Mr. Gerald Shumaker and Mr. Ralph Hetrick, who passed away last week. The Garden Club has been postponed from August 15 to the 22nd. Bryce Stevens and family of Grand Blanc and Horst Janun and family of Dreilicnenhain, Germany, visited Bryce’s mother, Mrs. Lila Stevens and aunt, Mrs. Laurel Mathews, on Friday. Mr. Janun roomed at Mrs. Steven’s home in Flint when he attended General Motors Tech from 1955-1957. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Kornblum, of Turn heads g wifha new Back To School T.arising, for dinner at Andy's. anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mrs. Kornblum is Mrs. Steven’s Gonzales at the Lake Odessa granddaughter, who is an Community Hall on Saturday engineer at Olds in Lansing. The afternoon. Mrs. Elmer Hamilton and Mrs. Janun family will tour the U.S. George Wagner of Bay City, were for three weeks. The LCA are planning to feed Wednesday dinner guests of between 400-500 at a No-Tillage Misses Bernice Adrion and Mrs. Lois Fisher. In the P.M. they all Field Day at the farm of Danny went to Jarvis Acres and visited Cook on August 10. This is a new method of planting corn, soy Mr. Gant. Mrs. Ava Kroger, Mrs. Francis beans and hay. Conservation directors, ag leaders, Dr. Sylvan Shetenhelm, Mrs. Leta Nagle and Wittwer of MSU Experiment Mrs. Mildred Martin attended the Station, and the Kentucky author Methodist Church in Bellevue of “No-Tillage Farming” are Sunday and were dinner guests of Rev. and Mrs. Dave Johnston. expected to attend. Mrs. Jane Aldrich has returned ' The Vermontville Historical from San Diego, California, after Society and the Eaton County Historical Society are joining the visiting the Rev. Gary Lyons Barry County Historical Society family. Mrs. Lyons is recovering at Charlton Park on August 18 for nicely from her surgery. Mrs. Bernice Adrion visited a 6:30 p.m. picnic and a tour of the park. The parking fee will be her grand-nephew and wife, Mr. taken care of by the Vermontville and Mrs. Walter Adrion at a family gathering Sunday at group. Mrs. Valerie Gordenski ac­ companied Mrs. Barbara Ainsworths have Baldwin to the 25th wedding Martin. The new Ponderosa cam­ pground south of town is operated by Bud Gillispie of the Bud’s Duds square dance group. Miss Esther Shepard was a Sunday dinner guest of the newly­ weds, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Grant on Vermontville Highway. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cox (Cindy’s mother), and Ross Furlong. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Ramsey of Vincennes, Indiana were recent visitors at the home of Mrs. Glenn Ramsey of Nashville. Mrs. William Fish of Indian River and Mrs. Robert McDonald of Troy Michigan were the guests of their sister Mrs. Glenn Ramsey of Nashville, the week of Aug. 1. surprise party look.. HOURS: Mon,, Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 9 AM to 4:30 PM Open Evenings by appointment only! Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St, Vermontville ■ Ph. 726-0330 Card of Thanks My sincere thanks to everyone for the many visits, cards, and gifts given me during the period of time that I was in Lansing General and Eaton County Medical Care Facility and an especial thanks to Rev. Salisbury for his many visits. I really did appreciate all of my beautiful birthday cards and messages. Thanks again, Ethol Figg ^ox^about saving foT,a sunnyylay~ Another surprise party on the Adwin Ainsworth’s! On the pretense of driving his parents to Lansing for dinner on Saturday evening, July 23rd, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ainsworth and children drove Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ainsworth back to the son’s home where already gathered were fifty-nine members of the Ain­ sworth families. Mr. and' Mrs. Carroll Aardema of Byron Center and Mrs. and Mrs. Kenneth Ainsworth of Caledonia hosted the event. Tables were already set up and a delicious potluck supper was served. Many lovely kitchen and bathroom gifts were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Ain­ sworth’s at this dinner - shower! Guests were present from Byron Center, Caledonia, Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Dutton, Dorr, Middleville and Vermontville. A very pleasant surprise, indeed. Continued from frontowned by Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. The theatre program includes the study of the elements of theatrical production; dramas, history, design and directings. The emphasis of the program however is acting. Two plays were presented to the public during . the four-week period, Blithe Spirit” and Royal Gam­ bit.” ' Musical theatre students will do two shows this summer: “The Music Man” and “Damm Yankees”, both to be performed at the Howmet Playhouse. The musical theatre program is limited to an enrollment of 25 students. earn the highest interest rates the law allows! AND the interest is GUARANTEED when held to maturity! t on a passbook account, with earnings from deposit to date of withdrawal, paid and comd quarterly, resulting in an effective annual yield of Grow heifers that freshen early, become high volume milk producers. The Purina CalfGrow­ ing Program can help turn hungry calves into big growthy heifers that freshen early and are high volume milk producers'right from the start. 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Location) || OPEN: Monday thru Saturday ■ �Atheltic boosters meeting August 11 A weekly report from— There will be a meeting for the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters on Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. at the High School. Everyone welcome to attend. Ernest Nash Nashville Cub Scouts State Representative August 8 to 15, 1977 START SAVING Governor Milliken last week signed into law the Michigan Budget Stabilization Fund, to have an initial “deposit” of $75 million. Money can be withdrawn and spent.in bad years; it can also be used to ease state cash flow problems. HEATING ASSISTANCE - This is the last week for senior citizens to send in applications for the home heating assistance program. Limited-income seniors can qualify for up to $250 to help pay utility costs. For applications, call 1-800-292-5930. JUDICIAL SYSTEM The Governor has restated his sup­ port for a petition drive to place on the ballot the question of appointing rather than electing Michigan’s higher-court judges. Under such a plan, citizens could still vote to remove a judge. BENEFIT DEADLINE - Federal standards for state unem­ ployment compensation laws mean that Michigan has only until November 10 to revise our method of financing such com­ pensation. This is needed to help pay back a $624-million federal loan to our unemployment comp fund. If it is not down, Washington will increase our employer taxes, which could drive jobs out of Michigan. SCHOOL LOAN The State Treasurer has announced plans MEMBER to sell $200 million in bonds this fall in order to meet December school aid payments; these would be paid back next year. While it is unconstitutional to borrow across fiscal years, short-term borrowing within the year .is OK. CONSUMER HOTLINES - These toll-free numbers can be used to get assistance on: utilities, 800­ 292-9555; travel and tourism, 800­ 292-2521; auto repair complaints, 8'00-292-4204; medicaid in­ formation, 800-292-2550; in­ surance questions, 800-292-5943; reporting poaching and other conservation Violations, 800-2927800. These all reach state government departments. MANDATORY RETIREMENT? - An issue cropping up at both the state and federal levels is whether or not people should be forced to retire at 65 in private business, 70 in state government, as they are now. A Michigan bill to be introduced this fall would abolish such rules. PHEASANT SEASON - Although summer’s hardly half over, hunting seasons will soon be with us again. Next Monday, August 15, a put-and-take pheasant season begins for 15 different areas in the Lower Peninsula; this season will run through mid­ November. U.P. DROUGHT - In spite of the fact that Michigan is almost surrounded by water, many areas of the state are suffering a severe drought. Recent figures indicate that at least 1,120 wells in the Upper Peninsula are dry: several U.P. counties qualify for disaster loans. The annual family picnic will be held August 11, at Charlton Park from 6 p=m. until dark. Bring your family, table service and a dish to pass. There will be games and lots of fun so don’t miss it! MUSKMELON, CUCUMBERS, Summer Squash and Zucchini for sale at Ronald Grahams, 508 N. State St.,-Nashville. (8-16) The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday August 10. 1977 -■ Page 3 Action Ads FOR SALE: David Bradley chain saw. all re-built. 20", $150. 2 bedroom house in Sunfield, completely remodeled. 517-852­ 0722 Nashville. (8-9) FOR SALE: 1968 Buick in good shape, $150.00 and also boat motor, 50 h.p. and trailer, $500.00. Call 852-0735. 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Our National Govern­ ment has undergone a massive facelifting, laws and moral values have changed, and researchers are seeking new and more abundant sources of energy in an effort to adjust with the times. To persevere in today’s world, businessmen must adapt in the competitive marketing climate the way the chameleon does in its natural habitat. They must ad­ just to consumer demands, make shopping convenient, re-invest profits into the business, make the public aware of what the business offers, and provide friendly, considerate service. Roger and Diane Gardner at South End Food and Beverage do all that and more. In the two years they have Roger built a new self-serve cooler along the whole south end wall of the store for customer convenience. l AM KPT" BmmIw I El owned the Nashville party store, the Gardners have made more changes than a new mother of quintuplets. Since that time, they have added five times more in­ ventory, nearly doubled the floor space (will soon more than double it) , paved the parking lot, remodeled the interior and ex­ terior of the store, and provided longer store hours (from 8:30 a.m.-ll p.m. Monday thru Saturday; 11-11 Sunday, and open 364 days-of the year - closing only on Christmas Day) and put up a self-serve cooler. The new items they have added to the store are ammunition, fishing equipment, hunting and fishing licenses, live bait, lottery tickets, ice, kegs of beer in stock, and a larger selection of groceries. Within a week or so the store will be air conditioned for the shoppers’ comfort Roger said he will carpet the store in the near future and add more groceries to the inventory. The store has been at its 637 S. Main location since the 1930’s when it was a combination store­ gas station and garage. Glen Showalter was a mechanic there in those days. Loren Digman was the owner of the store when it was granted its liquor license in the 1960’s. The Gardners purchased the store from Bill and Doreen Cain on September 8, 1975. Roger had talked tothe Cains about buying the store several months before he bought it He said when they decided to make an offer, it was too good to refuse. “I had no retail-experience before,” said Roger, “but the price was right so I bought it. The store is a challenge, it gives me something to do.” Roger attributes much of the store’s success to his wife and the employees. “One of the main reasons it is a success is because of my wife (formerly Diane Pettengill), Bernice (Frith), Alice (Donofrio), and the other em­ ployees,” said Roger. “We acquired Bernice with the store (she had worked there since February, 1975). It would have been hell without her. “We hired Alice in January, and she has been a very welcome addition. I hope she stays a few more Januarys. “We’re losing LuAnn Frith because she’s getting married and going back to school, but Diane's sister (Tina Pettengill, who worked at the store about a year ago) is coming back to join us while she’s going to school at Kellogg Community College. It’s Diane and the other gals at the store always greet the customer with a friendly smile. Diane likes to meet people and the store provides- one of the best places in town for that. Story and Photos by Randy Northover LayoAoWay select your— PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. at Big Savings! ^1®® holds your choice... All Beacon Blankets «Aaa Regular Value— Fantasy FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... Q THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN-NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 $C88 VERMONTVILLE* VILLAGE Solid color - Good w-t. Navajo COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m.. $g88 VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Rich Indian Pattern PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTENDI EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING &.REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (ST7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan Autumn Festival $ CARPENTER AND MASONRY Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 WORK W ANTED. Besides owning South End, Roger is also a full-time former. He is quite pleased with his corn crop this year as well he should be. r Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT PH. 726-0324 Vermontville, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday August 10. 1977 - Page 5 hard to find good help, but we've got some of the best. We also have a couple stock boys, Greg Dunkelburger and Rusty Blakely, who help out.” "The thing I like most about the store is it's a great place to meet lots of people." said Diane. “I like people, I like being around people, and I like to talk alot. The store offers a perfect place to meet a cross section of the people in our community.” When asked what other work he does, Roger answered with a chuckle, "You name it, and I do it." One of the major things that occupies Roger’s time outside the store is his farm between Nash­ ville and Vermontville. He farms over 500 acres of corn, wheat, white beans, oats and hay. “I used to help out on different Just some of the trophies the South End softball team has accumulated are on display at the store. farms when I was younger and always liked it. So I decided to get into farming on my own. I started out small, but have been con­ tinually expanding.” Roger also does carpentry work for himself. He is remodeling his home and did much of the work on the store. Roger's most recent hobby is taking flying lessons. He said flying is something that he’s always wanted to do. He is also the number one fan of the South End softball team, which has won the league championship thelast few years. “I’m very proud of our softball team. They do a fine job representing the store in our community and others.” Diane is also an active in­ dividual outside the store. Her hobbies include a multitude of plants, gardenings taking care of the yard, ceramics, macrame, and softball. The Gardner family includes a German Shepard named “Sheba” and a Doberman Pinscher named “Shasta”. South End Food and Beverage offers the customers a wide range of products including liquor, Jjeer, wines tobbacco products, candy, snacks, pizzas, TV dinners, dairy products, non­ prescription drugs, paper products, watches, sporting goods, charcoal, ice coolers, dog food, cereal, coffee, gloves, and much, much more. “We try our best to offer the customers what they want. We have to keep changing with the times. “I think the business was a good move. We like Nashville and think it’s one of the better towns around. It has more potential than any other town its size in the area. There’s a good bunch of people in Nashville.” Busy Beighs 4-H club news notes Calendar of events Much hard work and busy hands have found their rewards at the Barry Co. 4-H Fair for the Busy Beigh 4-H’ers. Pam Browne received a B ribbon in Cake decorating, John Clements an A ribbon in can­ dlemaking and artex and a B in .ceramics, Julia Clements an A and best of show in cake decorating and an A in artex, Lola Clements an A and best of show in both cake decorating decorating and artex, an A in candlemaking and a B in ceramics. Vickie Clements an A and best of show in artex, a B in candlemaking and ceramics. Bonnie Cooper an A in both art and macrame. Barbara Gurd an A in artex and Mike Gurd and A in both candlemaking and artex. The club booth received a first award. Our theme was “When America Needs a New Idea, Busy Beigh 4-H Puts It On Wheels.” We used old buckboard wagon wheels to decorate the booth. Adidt leaders are Marge Shilton, Ruth Hickey and Ardie Robotham. Junior Leader is Bonnie Cooper. Thanks to the hard working leaders and members this year was a good one. We are looking forward to another year of fun and work and hope to gain new members. Watch for our announcements August 11 - Registered Holstein Hastings. Directors, Harry Boulter Farm, 8 Sept. 12 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Extension p.m. August 15 Weight Control Office, Hastings. Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Sept. 19 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Office, Hastings. August 16 MAEH Area 10 Hastings. Market Livestock Council, 9:30 a.m., Ionia Ex­ Sept. 19 Banquet, Community Building, tension Office. August 22 - Weight Control Fairgrounds, Hastings, 7 p.m. Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Sept. 26 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Office, Hastings. August 23 - State 4-H Horse Show, Hastings. Michigan State University. August 23-25 - State 4-H Youth Dairy Show, Michigan State University. August 29 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Office, Hastings. August 30 - MAEH Ralley Day Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs Picnic, Charlton Park, 12:00 to at NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. 3:00 p.m. Sept. 5 - Weight Control Group, (tfn) 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, FOR SALE: 1973 .Honda, 4 Hastings. cylinder, 350, excellent condition, Sept. 12 - Weight Control Group, Ph. 517-852-9334 Nashville. (8-9) 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Action Ads WE CARE ABOUT YOU Occasionally we are called upon to arrange for funeral services and burial in distant cities. Through our various professional associations we can arrange a dependable ser­ vice at point of destination. We arrange for transportation and complete the necessary forms with minimum burden to the family. Action-Ads EARN $80.00 WEEKLY at home stuffing envelopes. Information: Rush 50 cents and stamped self­ addressed envelope: FINAN­ CIAL MIRACLES, P.O. Box 83, Belmont, Mich. 49306. (8-31) 'Vcqt' BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726-0129. FUNERAL HOMES Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. BiGSAViNGS You save everyday at South End All Crush Pops ^(Orange, Grape & Strawberrvr1' 7-up - Vernors - Hires Rootbeer - Hawaiian - Punch - Dr. Pepper 12oz. cans 6 pac , Roger checks out some of the fishing gear in his all new sporting goods department. The department is just ust one of the many y new additions he has added since he bought the store in Sept. 1975. y Kingsford Maple Valley Co-op Nursery Serving pre-school children in­ Nashville and Vermontville. We have a few openings for Fall semester. Tuition $14 a month. — Call — Woodland 616-367-3533 Nashville 517-852-1925 Charcoal MacDonal MacDonalds Yougurt si 39 Q■■ /t$ 1■00 •X All Flavors South End 637 South Main in Nashville �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday August 10. 1977 * Page 6 West Michigan Fishing REPORT: Schools of Coho salmon have moved in all along the Lake Michigan coastline. Muskegon has its first concentration of King salmon and fishing is excellent in West Michigan, it is reported by West Michigan Tourist Association. Multiple “hits” and limit catches are common. Following are south-to-north reports on fishing compiled today by the tourist association from charter boat captains, sport shops and chambers of com­ merce. SOUTH HAVEN-Perch fishing continues very good here and MEN—WOMEN Immediate openings in Europe. If you qualify, we'll teach you a job, pay you while you learn, and give you one of the best benefit packages anywhere. Then you'll earn your keep in Europe. Join the people who've joined the Arnrty. Call Army Opportunities 543-1757 An Equal Opportunity Employer Coho salmon are showing up in increasing numbers, it is reported by Capt. Fernan Gruber of Big Foot Charter Service. The Perch are hitting crabs-best in the early morning and late af­ ternoon. Schools of Coho salmon have been hit 20-30 ft. down, King salmon are at 40-45 ft., and. Lake trout are between 45-90 ft.—all over a 75-130 ft. bottom. Devil Dogs, Cleos, Coho-O’s-in blue, green and- red colors-are best baits. GRAND HAVEN-Fishing for Chinook salmon has been good to excellent this past week, reports the chamber of commerce. Anglers are also landing a fair share of Lake trout and Coho. Pier fishermen are landing a surprising number of good Steelhead, and Perch have been good to excellent off the pier. On the rivers and bayous, bass, Catfish, pike, and Specks have been fair to good. MUSKEGON-The first run of Chinook salmon went through the Muskegon channel this past weekend, providing the big fish news here according to Capt. Ben Seehock of the Seahawk. “Hundreds’’ of 20 lb. Kings haye been landed as fish are schooling up in 40-90 ft. water depths. Hottest lure has been a Jensen JPlug fished far back from the boat from 30 ft. of bottom. WHITEHALL-The return of cold water has brought salmon close to shore and made fishing “fabulous”, reports Capt. Eugene Kuhne of White Lake Fishing Fleet. Long lines fished 100 yards back is the secret for a good catch'as fish on the surface are “spooky”. The catch has been almost all salmon with Coho making up the bulk, along with some excellent Chinook. Tad- For all your insurance needs see .. The ALL-TOGETHER Team'' Norma Shance Stan Trumble Mary Trumble -Owners Insurance LfeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone . 517-726-0634 Community events... Nashville Loan Closet pollies from *i oz. to ■’’« oz.-sizes have been "hot.” PENTWATER-Fishing here is “the bestit has been all season,” with large schools of Coho moving in and “many, many limit catches,” reports Bob Maynard of Bob’s Sport Shop and the chamber of commerce. In addition to Silvers, anglers are also taking large Chinook salmon, Lake trout, browns and Steelhead. One boat had five fish on at one time; another four. Chartreuse is the best bait color but black Happy Hookers and white Locos are also producing. Best bait depth is 50 ft. over a 100 ft bottom. LUDINGTON -This port city “has its best fishing in three years,” reports Tamarac Sports Fishing Dock. Anglers are taking many limit catches. The area has schools of Coho salmon, 5-10 lbs., Chinook salmon to 26 lbs., Lake trout, a husky 12-16 lbs., and Steelhead. Best fishing is north between Epworth and Point Sable at 20-80 ft. depths over 60130 ft. of water. Best baits are yellow with red-dob Flutterspoons, green and silver and yellow and silver Lucky Lures with Dodgers and red or black flies with red Dodgers. Perch fishing for the jumbo, yellow belly variety, is also very good off the breakwalls and in Pere Marquette lake, reports Ed Anderson of Pere Marquette Sports Center. Bass are good-on surface baits-in the early morning and late evening-and the warm water fishery is also producing a few crappies. TRAVERSE CITY—The chamber of commerce reports East bay is producing Lake trout in 110-120 ft. of water on Rush Davis Northstar flies and Johnson spoons, Brown trout in 40-60 ft. of water on pear) Flatfish and gold Rapalas and some Coho salmon at 20 ft. Salmon are also coming in West bay on J-plugs and J-flies and Dodgers. High lake is still good for bluegills and Long lake is best for Smallmouth bass. PETOSKEY—Lake trout fishing is good in the area, par'' ticularly off Nine Mile point in 120-140 ft. of water, reports the chamber of commerce. In land lakes are offering excellent bluegill action, very good pan-­ fishing, particularly in shallow water, and good small and large mouth bass fishing. Raspberries are lush and plentiful. CHARLEVOLX-Lake trout are suspended over deep water and fishing is “real good”; reports Capt. Lew Webb of Marine Charter Service. Trout are coming in 90-120 ft. of water on beer can trolls and Fireplugs in blues and chartreuse with red dots. Some salmon, mostly Chinook, have been moving in. All notices should be delivered- to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. THE NASHVILLE LOAN CLOSET has sick room and convalescent supplied available to those who might need them. Such items as crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, commodes, and others are available. These items may be borrowed, at no charge. We do ask that they be returned in the same good condition as when they were taken out. For further information, contact Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes at 852-1978. Maple Valley mens softball association results July Carls Market shocked Smitty’s; South End surprised Nashville V.F.W.; Bad News beat E.W. Bliss; and Trumble's downed Citizens Elevator. July 29: E.W Bliss beat Randall Lumber (first win of the season); Smitty’s took Citizen’s Elevator; Nashville V.F.W. downed Bad News; and South End Food and Beverage defeated Trumbles Insurance. August 1: Nashville V.F.W. beat Smitty’s Sport Shop; Bad News downed South End Food and Beverage; Randall Lumber squeaked by Citizen’s Elevator; and Carl’s Market took E.W. Bliss. August 5: South End downed Randall Lumber;.E.W. Bliss held off Citizens Elevator; Carl’s Market defeated Nashville FV.W. (7-0); and Smitty’s beat Trumble Insurance. Agri-educators prepare for tomorrows agriculture— EAST LANSING, Mich. - Over 150 High School Vocational Agriculture Teachers converged on the campus of Michigan State University this past week to update their departments with the latest data and skills necessary to prepare their students for a successful career in tomorrow’s' agriculture. Keith Greenwald, vocational agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Maple Valley High School represented the school district at the Technical Agriculture Workshop. Basketball practice begins for girls The Maple Valley Varsity and Junior Varsity basketball teams will begin Monday, August 22nd at 7 p.m. Practices will be held at the high school gym and end at 9 p.m. Those girls wishing to participate should be present. Also, be sure your physical card is with you or has been turned into the athletic director. You can not practice without a physical card. Be dressed for practicing basketball. The Varsity Basketball coach is Jackie Peek. The Junior Varsity is coached by Jerry Reese. Any questions you may have about basketball, please contact one of the coaches. Maple Valley mens softball association league standings First - Nashville V.F.W. Second - A tie between South End Food & Beverage, and Bad News. Fourth - Trumble Agency. Fifth - Smitty’s Sport Shop. Sixth - Carl’s Market. Seventh - Randall Lumber. Eighth - E. W. Bliss. Ninth - Citizens Elevator. Organizational meeting of co-op nursery school Maple Valley Co-op Nursery Schooll is 1 holding an organizational meeting, Aug. 9th, 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Nashville. Old, new, and prospective members are urged to attend. Good news for hogproducers! Now you can put your pigs on the fast track from start to finish. Purina research has ex­ tended the+tigh Octane nutritional breakthrough to lactation and pre­ starter rations. Go High Octane all the way for faster gains and better feed efficiency. High Octane Performance Team FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings Ph. 945-9926 K Purina... planning tomorrow with research today. Auto Service Center TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS • BRAKES - GASOLINE • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP Use your Mobil Credit Card or Mich. Bank Americard BY TRAINED MECHANICS Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday August 10. 1977 -- Page 7 Supporting 4-H and their projects— A weekly report from: Senator 292^04 My last column was devoted to the major issues that passed the Legislature during the 1977 Regular Session. As you know, all bills must pass both houses of the Legislature before they can become law. I would like to outline in this week’s column several bills that have passed either the House or the Senate and are awaiting further action this fall. Passed By The Senate: INCREASED 'DRINKING AGE: Beginning December 1 of this year, the legal drinking age in Michigan would be raised from 18 to 19 years of age under a two-bill package which has passed the Senate. The higher legal drinking age would apply to those who become 19 after December 1 and would expire' in 1980 unless made permanent by the Legislature at that time. The bills were passed with my support in reaction to growing concern over the use of alcohol by students in high schools and increased alcohol-related fatal traffic accidents -among young people. CHILD PORNOGRAPHY: The Senate spoke out loud and clear against child pornography as it passed unanimously two bills aimed at prohibiting the use of minors in sexually explicit materials and the production and distribution of such materials using minors as subjects. The measures provide stiff penalties for failure to abide by the prohibitions. TOXIC CONTROL COMMISSION: In an effort to head off future chemical contamination crises like the one triggered by the PBB incident in 1973, the Senate ap­ proved a bill creating a Toxic Control Commission to monitor ther use of toxic substances in Michigan. Close tabs would be kept on how such chemicals are being used and plans would be prepared for dealing with any future toxic crises. IN ADDITION: The Senate also passed and sent to the House bills to allow the suspension of the licenses of medical professionals involved in Medicaid fraud, to assure adequate'aftercare for persons released from state institutions, to develop and maintain snowmobile trails, and to set a statute of limitations on the recovery of unemployment compensation overpayments. Passed By The House: PUBLIC HEALTH CODE: All of Michigan’s multitude of public health statutes would be compiled into one comprehensive Public Health Code under a bill passed this session by the House. The Code is designed to im­ prove public health care and protection against disease by guaranteeing the availability of certain health care services arid to make the regulation of health care professionals more fair and uniform. BIRTH CONTROL EDUCATION: One of the most controversial bills to win House approval during the final days of the past session would lift the state’s ban on birth control education in public schools. It would prohibit teaching about abortion, but would allow a full discussion of birth control methods at the discretion of local school boards and parents. NARCOTICS CRACKDOWN: Persons found guilty of dealing in hard drugs, such as heroin and cocaine, would face mandatory life imprisonment terms under a Security National Bank of Nashville was-an active participant in the fat stock sale at the Barry County Fair in July. The bank purchased a beef cow from Bill Wilson of 9549 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville (at right in photo) at 55 cents a pound. The-animal weighed in at 1,030 lbs. The bank also bought a hog from Dan Keech of 6344 Bivens Road, Nashville, for 87.5 cents per pound. The hog weighed 180 lbs. In photo with the cow is Ray Hinckley branch manager of Security National Bank. (Maple Valley News Photo) bill passed by the House.. Another bill in this narcotics crackdown package would allow the use of wiretaps in drug in­ vestigations. REDLINING: Mortgage and home improvement loans could not be denied on the basis of racial or ethnic characteristics of neigh­ borhoods or the age of a home under a bill winning House ap­ proval. And, the state would be authorized to provide lowinterest home improvement loans under another bill which I have introduced in the Senate. PLUS: The House has also passed bills to eliminate Michigan’s presidential primary, to im­ plement a one-day, one trial jury system, to repeal the state’s 40year-old bounty on coyotes, to allow car buyers to stop payment on defective automobiles, to reinstate criminal penalties for disorderly drunks, to earmark all State Lottery funds for education, to_develop a statewide nutrition plan, and to regulate the condominium industry. Please feel free to write to me at the State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI. 48909, should you wish to comment on any of these issues. I would appreciate hearing from you. School re-union The scholars, teachers and friends of the Old Brick, Shores, Wellman and Hager schools and the Woodland Township Old Country Schools are invited to come to Tyden Park, Hastings, Michggan, Saturday, August 20, 1977, for a potluck dinner promptly at 12:30 p.m. and have a good time together. COME! (8-17) Card ofThanks Thank you for your kind expression of sympathy during our time of sorrow. Thanks to Pray & Co. for their kindness and thanks to Rev. Paul Boger for his kind words. The Masonic Lodge No. 232 for the Graveside Services and the emblem. The Eastern Star No. 342 for flowers and cards, the friends and neighbors for flowers & cards, the lovely lunch prepared for us by friends & neighbors. Your kindness and generosity will always be deeply remembered and appreciated. y The famjjy of pa|e Foote, Sr. Shape Up With our Stylists I ■% IF YOU HAVE HAIR, WE'LL HELP YOU LOOK YOUR BEST. WE'LL CUT IT, TRIM IT, SHAPE IT, STYLE IT, TREAT IT, CURL IT, COLOR IT, FROST IT. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 104 No. 14 - Wednesday Aug. 17, 1977 Maple Valley board reinstates staff and program without holding millage election At the regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, August 8, action was taken to reinstate various staff positions and programs for the 1977-78 school year. Action had been taken on March 21st. to eliminate some teaching positions and extra curricular programs after the millage defeat in February. Action was also taken not to hold the Sep­ tember 7th millage election. The action at the meeting August 8th will reinstate the elementary art position, vocal music at the elementary and secondary level, one section of seventh grade and one section of eighth grade. Based upon present enrollment there will be three sections of kindergarten at Fuller St. two sections at and Maplewood. Thre will be three full sections of fifth grade at Maplewood instead of two and one-half sections. Three teacher aides will be reinstated at the elementary level. Field trips will be held during the coming school year. The band program will begin in the fifth grade the same as in the past. In the athletic program the following sports were reinstated: The number of athletic teams will be comparable with this past school year. Boys: High school Track, Jr. High Track combined with girls, Tennis, J.V. Baseball, Freshman Basketball, 5-6 Intramural Basketball, Golf, Jr. High Wrestling, Cross Country. Girls: High School Track, Tennis, J.V. Softball, 5-6 grade intramural basektball. The school district will be employing five football coaches instead of six. Three will be assigned to the Jr. Varsity team and two working with the varsity football team. A limitation was placed upon the amount of scouting that could be done at the varsity level at school expense. No provisions were made for scouting at the Jr. varsity level. All team meals were eliminated for the 77-78 school year. At the present time no summer programs were approved. The purchase of most valuable and most improved awards in the various sports will be continued as well as Dad’s and parent’s nights. The Jr. and Sr. plays will be held this coming school year. The chess team was also reinstated. At this time the summer vo-ag program is operating on only a half time basis and will be handled through negotiations and state the department of education. The position as assistant Jr. high student council sponsor at an estimated cost of $170 and the position as half time elementary mathematics consultant at an estimated cost of $5,050 have been eliminated. General supply purchases will remain basically the same as the past school year in most areas with slight increases x in some areas. The lease on the school car expired on June30 andwasn’t renewed. The board members took ac­ tion not to hold ' the special millageelection which had earlier been approved to be held September 7. It is possible for the school district to reinstate the above programs and operate this coming school year with an anticipated deficit of only $4,620 which would come from the June 30 general fund balance of $278,500.56. There are two main reasons why it is possible to reinstate the above listed staff and programs without having a millage election. 1. Both Barry and Eaton counties are paying the school district for the 1975 and 1976 delinquent taxes which will result in ■ an estimated additional in­ come for one year only of $113,817.00. It should be kept in mind that these funds will only be received this school year and additional funds will be necessary most likely in future school years. 2. The state aid act as approved will provide additional funds under the basic membership aid section estimated at $36,036.00 over the amount that would have been received in the membership aid formula listed in the the 1976­ 77 school aid act which also in­ cluded .the 77-78 school year. The school district will also receive $9,496 in state aid funds for a program covering additional membership allowance for students under court jurisdiction during the past school year. Considering the amount of additional funds being received through the additional state aid and county payment of delinquent taxes, it would have been possible for the board of education not to have levied the full amount of millage that was requested in June even if the millage had been approved. Old Mill to Come Down The Ill-year-old grist mill in Nashville has seen it final days. Michigan Green Thumb workers employed through the village, llage, Ovid Price and Ray Shanneck, are presently tearing down the old building. The village decided to tear down the mill due to an insurance risk. ..., Some of the salvageable items will be donated to Charlton Park and the rest will be S°The council has not decided if the property will be sold in the future or used as a recreational (Mople Valley News Photo) Agriculture people learn about No-Till Farming in Vermontville Reps from the Michigan State. University Cooperative Extension Service and Chevron' Chemical Company show Michigan farmers and agriculture-related businessmen the results of no-till farming at No-Tillage Field Day in Vermontville last Wednesday. More photos and story on page 6. (Maple Valley News Photo) Maple Valley board approves non-teaching contractsA two year contract with the school secretaries was approved at the regular meeting of the board of education held Monday, Augusts. At a special meeting of the board' of education held Wednesday, August 3, approval had b.een given two year con­ tracts with the cooks, tran­ sportation director and bus drivers, aides and playground personnel. The custodians are presently on the second year of a two year contract. The general increases in salaries will range from 7.72 percent to 10.1 percent depending upon the particular position held, and some em­ ployees received a higher in­ crement to be placed on a schedule comparable with other personnel within that non­ teaching area. Anyone interested may obtain further information at the central administration office. Negotiations are con­ tinuing with representatives of the Maple Valley Education Association. Ashley Diary, Inc. was the low bidder to supply pints of milk at the cost of .WH for white m’lk and .094 for chocolate milk. The low bid for gasoline was sub­ mitted by Gorman Cil Company. The present price on gasoline will be .453 for regular gasoline and .483 for no lead, and this price could vary during the school year. Bids were accepted on the three used school busses and 1973 Oldsmobile with the 1969 C bus selling for $1,268.01, 197OA for $1,568.01, and 1970 B for $2,252.00; and the 1973 Olds for $516.01. School lunches will remain the same cost to the students as during the 76-77 school year with elementary students paying 40 cents and Jr.-Sr. high school 45 cents. Adults will remain, at 65 cents. Reduced price lunches will be available at 20 cents to students that qualify under the federal guidelines as well as free lunches. Milk alone will cost the student 5 cents and adults 12 cents. A letter of resignation was accepted from Margaret Voisin as physical education and English teacher at the Jr.-Sr. High School. A letter of resignation was also accepted from Suzanne Ramsey as fourth grade teacher at Maplewood Elementary. The boar ! members elected Elam Rockwell to serve as President of the, Eaton County School Board Association which Continued on page 10 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville Michigan, Wednesday August 17,1977 - Page 2 You can earn your Diploma in the Maple Valley Schools! Earning your diploma can bring more money into your life, can give you a feeling of ac­ complishment and help to make new friends. We want to talk to you about your education - come in and see us, have a cup of coffee and chat you may be closer to graduation than you think. Maple Valley Community Schools are pleased to present an expanded selection of programs for the Fall Semester of 1977. One men—WOMEN The world's largest training school is hiring. Where else can you choose the job you want-and get paid while you learn? If you qualify, we’ll start you at $372 a month (before de­ ductions). Join the poeple who’ve joined the Army. Call Army Opportunities 543-1757 An Equal Opportunity Employer such program is the Adult Education program. This effort provides an opportunity for adults to complete their high school education. Any adult over 18 years of age may enroll. Ad­ ditional credits may be granted to adults based on test results, successful work experiences, job training courses or correspon­ dence courses. You must register for high school completion courses. Bring any records that pertain to courses taken since leaving school (job training, correspondence, Armed services specialties, etc.) We will send for your transcript from the school you last attended. Register by calling Maple Valley Schools - 852-9275 or stop in at the Community School office in the Jr.-Sr. High School - ask for Ernie Jacoby. Nashville senior citizens to meet The Nashville Senior Citizens will meet Aug. 17 at 11:30 at the Nashville Independent Church and go by bus to Cornwells Turkey Farm for 1 p.m. dinner. To Darryl, Laurie, and Holli Hale on the arrival of their new baby girl, Robyn Leigh, from all of us at Nancy's. KCC orientation for evening students! Grahams invite you to new home open house Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Graham would like to invite you to attend an open house at their newly remodeled home at 3814 Curtis Road, Nashville. This was the home of Wallace’s father, the late SethC. Graham. He had operated a produce farm at this place for many years. The Wallace Grahams had lived at 504 S. Main, Nashville for 30 years before moving to this new location. Their sonSteve and wife Debbie have purchased and are now living at that place. Wallace and Elenore would enjoy having their friends and relatives see the handy work of their son Steve in his artistry of making an older house look almost new. Steve is a carpenter working with the Ed Backe Construction Co. The open house will be Sunday August 21, from 2 to 5 o’clock. Stewart-Spears to wed Nancy s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St, Vermontville * Ph. 726*0330 Clean your carpet faster and better with Steamex: 6 power jets get the dirt other methods don’t reach! A week/y report from-— Kellogg Community College will host a special orientation program for interested evening college students at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16 in the Campus Theatre. KCC special service counselors will be available to provide assistance and answer individual questions about registration and class information. Ernest Nash State Representative BUS VETO - The Governbr has vetoed HB 4108, which would have removed a ban on the purchase of public buses, and would have ordered that cities either buy wheelchair-equipped buses or provide a separate transportation system for the handicapped. HEALTH HEARINGS - The Senate Health Committee will hold hearings this week on the 450-page Public Health Code revision, HB 4070. They will be at the Detroit City-County Building on Monday and MSU’s Kedzie Hall-on Wednesday, at 10 a.m. RULES VETO Governor Milliken has also vetoed SB 419, which would have required the Joint Legislative Rules Committee to approve departmental rules before they can take effect. Presently, rules take effectt unless the Committee disap­ proves. BUDGET BILLS - Governor Milliken has now signed into law all the budget bills passed by the legislature during the spring session. In doing so, he has line­ item vetoed several proposals totalling over $25 million. The legislature still must pass budget bills for two state departments, plus three bills providing money for state building and con­ struction projects. DISASTER AID - The federal Farmers Home Administration has approved emergency lowinterest loans to farmers who lost crops due to recent severe cold and drought. Applications on physical losses can be made Serving our country.. Seaman Apprentice (SA) Kim Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Stewart of Nashville, are proud to an­ S. Jar rard, daughter of Mr. and nounce the engagement of their Mrs. Ward Jarrard of Nashville, daughter Kathy Lynn to Fred C. has completed Recruit Training Spears Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. in Orlando, Fla. SA Jarrard was Fred C. Spears of Vermpntville. a 1975 Graduate of Maple Valley Kathy is a 1974 graduate of Maple High School and enlisted in the Valley and is currently employed Navy’s Delayed Entry Program November. During Acres, on W. W. last by Meijer Thrifty Acres, from Recruit Saginaw, Lansing, and the graduation­ Michigan National Guard, Training Kim was meritiously promoted to E-2 and also was Washington St., Lansing. Fred is a 1973 graduate of nominated as “Honor Recruit” Maple Valley and is currently by her Company. She is presently employed by Aluminum Ex­ going through Cryptologic Technician School in Pensacola, trusions of Charlotte. A September 10 wedding is Fla. For more information, Navy being planned. Representative Wayne Robinson is at Hastings City Hall every Thursday or call collect for an appointment 962-3022. To whom it may concern. Those who stold our religious NASHVILLE FLOWERS & statue out, of our front yard the JEWELRY Summer Hours will other night, if you have no use for be 9 - 5:30 weekdays and closed it, we would like it back as this on Saturday afternoons, (tfn) was a gift to us which we valued SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: very much. by Michigan Les and Virginia Fox Approved and Family. Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) NOTICE (l) S»x Steamex power jets penetrate to ground-in dirt and old shampoo, yet are harmless to carpet fibers. (^) Steamex solutions work to loosen and lift out carpet underdirt. Rent the pro fTEAMEX carpet cleaner a Reavey company Powerful Steamex suction draws dirt and solution into plastic tube—so you can see when carpet is thoroughly clean Restores fibers to upright position. And your carpet dries quickly. Do it yourself and save! Rent a Steamex. It's as simple to use as a vacuum. Gives professional results. Freshen and beautify your carpet. Add years to its life. For rental location nearest you call telephone number below. Nashville Sentry Hardware Nashville, Michigan PH. (517) 852-0713 PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL. (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 152-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 AAASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225'N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO AHENDI EWING WELL DRILLING NOTICE To all Auto-owners Policy Holders, For local billing & service on your Insurance call Trumble Agency 726-0634 through September 22, production'losses through next April 24. WASHINGTON THOUGHTS Speaking to the recent National Conference of State Legislatures in Detroit, - U.S. Commerce Secretary Juanita Kreps recommended that states try to combine urban and suburban governments into metropolitan ones; that they ease state restrictions on local taxing power; and that education funding be more at the state than the Inn al Ipvp! LICENSE STICKERS You can now get special medical­ information and organ-donor stickers to attach to the back of your driver’s license, at any Secretary of State’s office. These let you list things like blood type, and indicate organs you wish to donate in case of death. WOMEN’S PRISON - The first Michigan prison for female felons is now in operation near Yp­ silanti. It has room for 390 women who have been sentenced to more than one year in prison for felony crimes like robbery and murder. The cost, for the institution was $10.5 million. ENERGY GRANT - The U.S. Energy Research & Development Administration has selected Michigan to receive a $L1 million grant to participate in a program to provide information to in­ dividuals and businesses, to encourage energy conservation and use of energy from renewable resources. Vermontville WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (ST7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan CARPENTER AND MASONRY WORK WANTED. Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT PH. 7264)324 Vermontville, Michigan �The Maple Valley News. Nashville Michigan. Wednesday August 17. 1977 - Page 3 Prescott-Martin united s Sss,. Sss, . CARD OF THANKS I want to thank everyone for their phone calls, visits, cards and flowers after my accident playing softball. A special thanks to my team. The Maple Leaf Inn, for my planter and to the Maple Valley Womens Association for the Terrarium. Your kindness will always be remembered. Marcia Bryans Card of Thanks I want to thank Dr’s. Leeser, Kim, Joseph, the nurses and nurses’ aides for the excellent care I received while in Hayes Green Beech Hospital. Also many thanks for the lovely plants I received from my relatives, neighbors, and friends. Sincerely, Olize Corey Darryl & Laurie Hale parents of baby girl Darryl and Laurie Hale of 382 E. Main, Vermontville, are the proud parents of a new baby girl. Robyn Leigh Hale was born at noon Tuesday, August 11 at Lansing General Hospital. The new arrival at the Hale household weighed in at 7 lbs. 12 oz. and is 211 z inches long. She has brown hair and blue eyes. Reach over 3,200 area homes with a 'want-ad' in the Maple Valley News. Turn those unwanted, unused items in to Cash. Phone Today! Call 945-9554 and place your want-ads, news items, and display advertising, house to house in 'Valley' 2 toJ'X; Kj§ ± w wi 1 J* ®< R i » Mi* M®fflW-lk| tasMlDti Admistratioi) ta* IMjuitirteiim graltopartkipaleiiiipt W topw'ie iifnahj Mh (Siiitt nd business 11* awaje e®g t®» tote ind use of eoergj nri renewable resources. I■ PUB 5IW fc 4 ft Nffll UMESTONEiW (Oelwedof*!^ Marriage vows were exchanged on Saturday, May 14, between Mari Ann Prescott and Richard Joseph Martin at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Charlotte. Rev. Francis B. Wahowiak, assisted by Deacon David Howell, performed the rites. Mrs. Fran Madry was organist. Rick Sharette of Farmington was soloist and played the guitar. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Cleo F. Prescott of Vermontville and Mr. and Mrs.Arthur J. Martin of Charlotte. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a traditional gown of eggshell satin trimmed with old fashioned lace, featuring a high neckline and full sleeves. Her fingertip veil was secured by a matching lace covered cap covered with seed pearls. She carried an arm bouquet of yellow roses tied with eggshell colored ribbon. Barbara Rodriquez was matron of honor. She wore a floral crepe gown with a garland of baby’s breath and rose buds. She carried three long stemmed roses. Bridesmaids included Barbara Martin, sister-in-law of Freezer living is like having a supermarket at home! the groom, Sheila Cowell and Kathleen Galovic. Their gowns were identical to the matron of honor. William Martin, brother of the groom, was best man. Groom­ smen included Kent Winters, Allen Perdue and Brian Martin, brother of the groom. Thomas MSrtin, brother of the groom, and Tom Lynd, cousin of the bride were ushers. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wright of Charlotte ancT Mr. and Mrs. Paul Martin of Traverse City were co­ hosts and hostesses at the reception and salad luncheon which followed in the church hall. Elaine Arnold, aunt of the bride, attended the guest book and friends of the couple served the luncheon. Music at the reception was provided by guitarist Rick Sharette. After a honeymoon to Florida, the couple is now at home in rural Charlotte. ' 14.8 cu. ft. Book Shelf Food Freezer • 3 refrigerated shelves for fast freezing plus top cold plate • Foods easy to see and reach, with upright storage convenience • Bulk storage basket • Built-in lock with self-ejecting key • Interior light • Only 32" wide, 63^2" high For Notices, News items, Want-Ads 945-9554 TODAY! Get freezer convenience with this budget pleaser! 14.8 cu. ft. Chest Freezer • Sliding basket for storage convenience • Convenient up-front defrost drain • Adjustable temperature control • Self-adjusting inner lid • Coil-free back • Only 46Vi" wide JOHNSON'S FURNITURE Store hours: 8 20 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon. to Sat. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. �The Maple Volley News. Nashville Michigan. Wednesday August 17. 1977 - Page Barry County youth attend MSU Dairy Days August 23*25 Nineteen Barry County 4-H Dairy members will compete at the State 4-H Dairy Days, to be held at Michigan State Univer­ sity, August 23-25. The three-day event will feature a cattle show, an awards banquet, a demonstration con­ test, a quiz bowl, a dairy science exhibit contest, and the Dairy Herd Improvement Association’s (DHIA) Production Awards contest. 4-H'ers will show their cattle in 25 different classes that include calf, heifer, aged cow, herd and group divisions. In addition, the youth will be judged on their showmanship skills. Barry County participants include: Brenda Semrau, Nashville; Kathy Semrau, Nashville; Cheryl Dykstra, Middleville; Jenny Wing, Bellevue; Abby Wing, Bellevue; Kris Smith, Hastings; Cheryl Keech, Nashville; Teri Walker, Alto; Junior Cairns, Hastings; Bruce Welker, Alto; Richard Fox, Alto; Scott Janose, Middleville; Dennis Jarrard, Nashville; Lynn Jarrard, Nash- ville; Rob Dykstra, Middleville; Danny Keech, Nashville; Tom Wing, Bellevue; David Clark, Hastings; Butch Falconer, Hastings. Adults planning to attend include: Mrs. Nianne Jarrard, Nashville; Mrs. Bar­ bara Dykstra, Middleville; Mrs. Lisa Eldred, Hastings; Mrs. Linda Smith, Hastings; Mr. Rodney Pennock, Nashville; Mr. Dale Clark. “At 4-H Dairy Days youth from around the state have an op­ portunity to meet other 4-H dairy members and share their ex­ periences,” says Gayle Baumgardner, MSU dairy youth specialist. All activities are free and open to the public. For more in­ formation about 4-H Dairy Days, contact Dick Hill at the Barry County Extension office. This article was furnished by the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, contact the Ex­ tension Service office in Hastings, 301 S. Michigan Ave., Ph. 948-8039. D.N.R. hunter safety classes to be held in Maple Valley A state law was made effective in 1971, which requires all first time hunters 12 through 16 years of age to have a hunter safety certificate in order to purchase their first Michigan hunting license. Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Classes will be held at Maple Valley High School on Monday, August 29, 1977, Tuesday,' August 30, 1977, and Tuesday, September 6, 1977. Each session will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 8:30 Nashville Girls Little League Champs Nashville Baptist Church won the Nashville Little League Championship with a season mark if 6 wins and one loss. Members of the championship team are front row left to right, April Browne, Valerie Howard, Lynn DeGroot, and Trina Shupp. Back row left to right, coach Marie Fager, April Mahon, Diane Cook, Tammie Spillane, Kim McMillon, and Brenda Browne. Missing from photo are Robin Terpening, Stacy Hill, and Susan Martin. p.m. In order to attend the classes, students must be at least 11 years old but must not have yet reached their 17th birthday. Upon suc­ cessful completion of the course requirements, which include attending the 3 class sessions and passing a written examination, each student will receive a hunter safety certificate and safe hunter patch. To cover incidental expenses, a fee of 1.00 per student will be charged. This may be paid at the first class session. Calendar of Events August 16 - MAEH Area 10 Council, 9:30 a.m., Ionia Ex­ tension Office. August 22 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. August 23 - State 4-H Horse Show, Michigan State University. August 23-25 - State 4-H Youth Dairy Show, Michigan State University. August 29 Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m.,, Extension Office, Hastings. August 30 - MAEH Rally Day Picnic, Charlton Park, 12 to 3 p.m. August 30 - 4-H Living History Project meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. September 5 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. September 7 - General meeting to Evaluate Non-Livestock 4-H Cont. next col. Nashville Pee Wee Girls Softball Champs Nashville Baptist Church took the Nashville girls Pee Wee softball championship with a season record of 6-1. Team members are, front row left to right, Shelley Gardenas, Lynette Williams, Dawn Morawski, Stacey Purdy, Sonya Beachnau, Donna Ashcraft. Back row left to right, coach Marie Fager, Tracy Spillane, Duska Morawski, Barbara Gurd, Jennifer Gould, Jamie Carpenter, Jill Peake, Jeanette James. Missing from-photo are Loretta Meehan, Cissy Adams, Heather Christie, and Angie Salyer5- Final Clearance MENS & LADIES SPORTSWEAR One Rack — — — 50% off LADIES TOPS MENS SHIRTS - Short Sleeve - Choose from fancy colors and fancies, wovens or knits 40% off 7 Buy them now for Back To School “Always Better Buys” Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 Calendar of events continued from col. 2 Project classes of Fair, Ex­ tension Office, 8 p.m. September 12 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.jn., Extension Office, Hastings. September 12 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. September 19 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. September 19 - Market Livestock Banquet, Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings, 7 p.m. September 26 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. WE CARE ABOUT YOU If you are considering a donation of your eyes or other organs as medical transplants, these plans usually must be made in advance by the donor. Such donation of organs need not interfere with plans being made for the funeral. We can assist you in arranging an anatomical- gift. Action Ads FOR SALE: 1969 327 Bel Air $275. 852-0879. GARAGE SALE: Aug. 18-19-20. 10 - 4 p.m. % mile East Maple Valley High School on Nashville Highway. 400 clothing items, men, womens, teen boys & girls, coats and other household misc. 'Voqt' FUNERAL HOMES •Nashville — Vermontville �I The Maple Valley News, Nashville Michigan, Wednesday August 17. 1977 - Page 5 Vermontville News by Mrs. Ava Kroger Miss Martha Zemke, Mrs. and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Merna Faust, Mrs. Iva Rogers, William Love of Mulliken joined Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Sarah them for lunch and dinner on Cook attended the Eaton County Thursday. Retired School Personell picnic Mrs. Ethel Gaut celebrated her at Island Park, Eaton Rapids, on 97th birthday on Saturday, in Tuesday. / Vermontville. On Wednesday her Six year old Zavata Adams, daughters took a birthday cake to daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jarvis Acres, where Mrs Gaut is Adams had an appendectomy at a patient, to share with some of H. (Ji. B. on Wednesday. their mother’s friends. On Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frith of Saturday their cousins, Mr. and Memphis, Tenn., visited his Mrs. Carlton Chamberlin of parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Lansing and some local friends Frith, last week. called and a family dinner is Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Hale'and planned for Sunday at the home Holly are rejoicing over the birth in Vermontville. Mrs. Gaut is of a baby girl Thursday noon at remarkably well for a person her Lansing General Hospital. The age. little miss weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. Another of Vermontville’s and is named Robin Lee. grand old ladies is Mrs. Mina Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wells have Barnes, who had the misfortune returned from several weeks to break her hip several weeks spent touring in Alaska. ago. She is doing well and in the Mrs. Edith Swartz and her son Converse Nursing Home, 1870 and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Terrill Quimby Road, Hastings, and will Swartz, are building a lovely celebrate her 97th birthday on home on North Shaytown Road. August 17. Julie swartz is a teacher at Maple Mrs. Nancy Ashley and her Valley High School and they have family have moved to one of the a four-year-old daughter, Jen­ Todd’s apartments on West Main. nifer. Mrs. Ashley works at the check Mr. Lawrence Thompson had out at Johnny’s. the misfortune to fall and breakk Mr. and Mrs. Dale Northrup, his ankle recently while doing Mr. and Mrs. Robert Halsey and some remodeling in his home.. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kilpatrick Cathy and Danny Piddington, attended the reunion of the 126th children of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Medical Detachment of the 32nd Piddington of Los Angeles,/ Division, who were stationed in, California, spent two weeks in the South Pacific during WW2, Michigan visiting their grand­ at Bennett Park on Saturday for a mother, Mrs. Elsie. Offley, and potluck dinner. other relatives. Mrs. Gladys Aaron and Chris Holly, sons of Doan of Florida is a house guest Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Holly of of Mrs. Offley for two wee^s. Portland, spent Saturday night Mr. John Viele, Linda, Kendall and Sunday with their grandand Doug Rodriguez spent a few parents, Mr. and Mrs, Dale days last week at Cedat Point. Northrup. Mr. Viele and Linda went on to The Andrew Joostbem family New Jersey to visit friends, and and Greg Rodriguez spent Kendall and Doug came home several days last week at Cedar Wednesday. Point. Don’t forget the Historical The Senior 'High band leaves Sunday for Alma College to at­ picnic at Charlton Park on Thursday at 6:30 p.fn. tend band camp for a week. Friends of former residents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Anderson of Prescott, Arizona and their Mr. and Mrs. Ted Zemke of daughter; Mrs. Kenneth Lyon of ' Tuscon, Arizona, are sorry to San Jose, California, spent learn that he suffered a severe Wednesday to Friday with their heart attack about a week ago. aunts, Mrs. Laurel Mathews and Relatives here received word Mrs. Lila Stevens. Another niece that he is now out of intensive care and is in Room 212 at Tuscon General Hospital, 3838 Campbell Street, and would be pleased to hear from his friends. _ The Garden Club has been postponed from August 15th to Aug. 22. Floyd K. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Carpenter Nashville Mr. Floyd K. visited Mr. and Mrs. David Williams, 63, of 692 East St., died Haney at Rushville, Ill. this past Thursday, August 11, 1977, at week. The Haney’s were very Pennock Hospital, Hastings. happy over the birth of a baby Mr. Williams was born on boy named John Walker Haney October 1, 1913 in Woodland and on August 11. Mr. David Haney was the son of Floyd and Myrtle was a former Methodist minister (Rose) Williams. He married in Vermontville but has given up Geraldine Surine on November the ministry and is now owner' of 10,1946 in Hastings. Mr. Williams the Apple Tree Press. was a member of the Hastings Vermontville High School Class Moose Lodge, No. 628. of 1962 held a reunion at Charlton Mr. Floyd Williams is survived Park on Saturday. by his wife, Geraldine; four sons, Rev. Arthur Mix of Iowa was Donald of Culver, Indiana, James the guest speaker at the Gresham of Tucson, Airzona, Richard of Church last Sunday. The services Nashville, and Floyd, Jr.- of the next two Sundays will be held Bloomington, California; one in the Vermontville church at daughter, Mrs. Larry (Marita) 9:30 a.m. Davis of Nashville; 14 grand­ Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Graham children and one great­ are very happy over the birth of a grandson; his mother, Mrs. baby boy, Travis Eric, 7 lbs. 7 Myrtle Moon of Hastings; one ozs., at H.G.B. Sunday. step-sister, Mrs. Maxine Smith of Mrs. Veva Kroger was Port St. Lucie, Florida; one discharged Monday from H.G.B. brother, Charles Williams of after a two week stay. South Haven; four sisters, Mrs.' Elsie Heath of Leesburg, Florida, FOR SALE: Lady Kenmore Mrs. Max (Thelma) Keller of portable dishwasher, coppertone, Hastings, Mrs. Virginia Strole of $40.00. Phone 948-8123 Hastings. Battle Creek, and Mrs. Paul PORCH SALE: Aug. 16 & 17, 9:30 (Doris) Towns Of Woodland. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Two hundred Funeral services were held on paper back books at 10c a piece. Monday, August 18, 1977 at 1:30 Hoover electric broom sweeper, p.m. at Vogt Funeral Home with top carrier for car-, treadle Rev. Harold Price officiating. sewing machine, few Avon Burial was in Lakeview bottles and misc. 430 North ^Michigan Ave., Hastings. Cemetery. Obituaries Sports programs reinstated at Maple Valley, practices to begin soon ,K.. All sports programs from last year have been reinstated at Maple Valley Jr., Sr. High School for the 1977-78 school year. Practices for these sports teams are now or will be soon un­ derway. Girls Tennis-Practice begins Monday, August22from6 - 8 p.m. at the high school. Any interested girls should coptact Ed Sampson, 726-1140. Golf - anyone interested in Varsity golf should contact the high school, 852-9275. Cross Country - Anyone in­ terested in cross country should contact coach Tom Taylor, 852­ 0784. All candidates for the various fall athletic programs must have a physical examination before they can participate in that sport. School re-union The scholars, teachers and friends of the Old Brick, Shores, Wellman and Hager schools and the Woodland Township Old Country Schools are invited to come to Tyden Park, Hastings, Michggan, Saturday, August 20, 1977, for a potluck dinner promptly at 12:30 p.m. and have a good time together. COME! (8-17) CARD OF THANKS We find words inadequate to express our thanks to the many friends and neighbors whose help enabled us to sponsor the Ortho No-Tillage Field Day last week. While we do not wish to mention names, for fear of missing some, we would like to thank the ladies of the Congregational Church and the men who assisted them in serving a very delicious lunch. Also, we are grateful to the Maple Valley and Portland FFA members for their moving tables and chairs and assisting in parking cars, and the neighbors and firends who loaned wagons and other equipment. Without all your help in organizing and assisting throughout the day, we never Would have been able to handle the project. Thanks again to everyone. Danny and Margaret Cook 60th Anniversary Rex and Myrtle Hampton will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary August 16. They were married Aug. 16, 1917 in Charlotte. Mrs. Hampton is the former Myrtle Heaven of Clarksville. Cards and visits from friends would be greatly appreciated. The couple resides at 221 Maple Street, Nashville. Family planning clinic to be held The Family Planning Clinic includes medical exam, lab work, counseling and supply of birth control methods. To be held at Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 208 W. Court St., Hastings, Michigan 49058. Appointments necessary - Call 945-9516 for information or ap­ pointment. All services confidential. No charge for services to those who qualify. MINI RENTALS HAS FOR \ RENT: One 2 bedroom mobile home, immediate occupancy. Won’t last long. Phone 517-852­ 1966 Nashville. COTTAGE FOR RENT: Month of September, good fishing, Long Lake, Cloverdale, sleeps 8, completely furnished, boat and motor. Also For Sale: Diningroom table, walnut, seats 10. Reasonable. Phone 623-8589 Delton. (8-23)_____~ APARTMENT FOR RENT: 2 bedrooms, livingroom, kitchen, bath, stove and refrigerator furnished. No children or pets. Phone. 945-4227 or 945-3426 Hastings, (tfn) WANTED TO BUY: Hay, 100 to 1500 bales. Clover, grass or mixed hay. Year old OK. Phone 616-758-3126 Lacey. Let us help YOU Now you can farm-build rations for milking cows, dry cows, and heifers with Purina FarmBlend .Cow Chow 44%, a top-nutrition base concentrate for convenient, economical on-the-farm mixing with your home grown grains. Let us prove to you the advantages of Purina FarmBlend Cow Chow 44%, and give you handy, easy-to-follow recommendations for convenient, low-cost mixing. Call us TODAY! or just drop in. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 WWW �Th* Mople Valley Newt, Nashville Michigan. Wednesday August 17, 1977 — Peg* 4 No tillage demonstrations in Vermontville last Wednesday The importance of energy conservation was again em­ phasized by President Carter in his recent creation of a new cabinet post on energy. In tune with this national need, a No Tillage Field Day, sponsored by Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service and Chevron Chemical Company, was held in Vermontville, August 10, to show farmers, agriculturerelated business people and agricultural educators on-the- farm farm demonstrations demonstrations of of No No Tillage corn, soybeans, alfalfa and legume pastures. Over 450 pp people attended the day long event. The demonstrations raons took oo place pace at a the e farms arms of Dan and Margaret Cook, The oudiences were Transported by farm wagon and tractors to seven different Demonstration stations during No-Tillage Field Day. (Maple Valley News Photo) Representatives from the M.S.U. Cooperative.Extension Service talk to farmers and agriculture-related businessmen about harvesting corn in wheat cover on the Dan Cook farm. (Maple Valley News Photo) We’ve Got We don't promise miracles for your hair, but we do promise Carroll Wells and Forrest and Elaine Gardner. “The No Tillage technique is the most significant technological development in com production in the United States in terms of conservation of soil and water, organic matter and energy,” states Dr. Sylvan H. Wittwer, Director of Ex­ periment Stations for Michigan State University and kick-off speaker for the No Tillage Field Day program. “There is the distinct advantage,” adds this internationally known 'scientist, “of less soil compaction, not to mention the possibility of in­ creased yield.” No Tillage is a revolutionary method of planting seed directly through chemically killed crop residue into soil which is untilled except for a narrow strip wide enough for the tender seedling to sprout. The no-tillage farming method was first introduced in the early 1960’s. “No tillage farming can conseve moisture, reduce erosion from both wind and water, reduces operational costs, and saves time and labor,” says Don Fields, a sales representative with the Chevron Company. “No tillage is the fastest growing farming method since the Hybrid Seed,” says Fields. “There are 100,000 acres of no tillage corn this year in Michigan. There were 70,000 acres in the state in 1976, and five years ago only 5,000 to 10,000 acres. This was the first year the no tillage demonstration plots were introduced to the three Ver­ montville farms. • “According to the United States Department of Agriculture,” continues Fields, “ninety-five percent of all agricultural land will be at least minimum till by the year 2000. And one out of every two farms will be no till for all crops.” According to Arthur H. Cratty, State Conservationist, Soil Conservation Service, who spoke on “Conservation Tillage” at the Field Day, No Tillage is the number one priority in the state for those involved in soil conservation. “And I don’t mean ‘minimum tillage;’ I mean ‘No Tillage,’ ” he emphatically pointed out earlier to Michigan Soil Conservation District directors. The savings in energy are great. Using conventional tillage methods a farmer plows, discs, harrows and drags before planting, requiring larger and heavier fuel-guzzling tractors to do the jobs than are needed to plant in a single operation with No Tillage. A chemical tool called Paraquat replaces the plow and disc in the No Tillage technique, killing the gunwanted plant growth p g which would compete with the crop for moisture and soil nutrients. Residual herbicides are applied at the same time, thus controlling both present and future competing weeds. The No Tillage method has other benefits. In heavier soils which dry out slowly, the time left for planting is shorter. With only one trip across the field needed, instead of the con­ ventional five, planting rather than plowing can be done as soon as the ground is ready. The op­ timum time is used for planting, not for preparing the soil. According to Warren Cook, Eaton County Extension Agent, Vermontville was selected as the site for the No Tillage Field Day for three reasons: its central location, its farmers who are open-minded and willing to try new things, and its range of sites available which would allow demonstrating No Tillage under adverse conditions. “No Tillage is a method of crop production farmers in Michigan need to know more about under Michigan’s glaciated conditions. Vermontville has cold soil that doesn’t warm up early-yet we have the best corn we’ve had in this area despite an extremely low rainfall, says Cook. This assessment is echoed by Carroll Wells who remarks that the No Tillage demonstration plot is the finest crop ever raised on his farm. Forrest and Elaine Gardner farm 500 acres near Ver­ montville. Forrest states “I’m really impressed with No Tillage in a dry Spring year.” District Conservationist Wendell Som­ mers notes that whenTieavy rains :ame the previous crop residue controlled erosion on the Gardiers’ rolling fields, allowing this /ear’s crop to utilize the water rather than losing it through runoff. Dan and Margaret Cook farm 1200 acres. One who believes in planning ahead, Dan Cook claims a farmer should be thinking of planting while bucking winter’s snow and “Be ready to plant corn on Christmas Day.” He finds No Tillage is especially beneficial on farms with “hills you need a ragweed and a rope to climb.” Proper adjustment of the planter is vital, he stresses, and says some farmers have poor success with No Tillage because they are in too much of a hurry to plant. Says his wife, Margaret, who is a full partner in field work with her husband, “There’s more to No Tillage than planting quickly and setting down for a cup of coffee.” “Maximum, production with maximum protection,” is how Dwight Quisenberry, Soil Conservation Service’s State Agronomist, sees No Tillage. He is convinced No Tillage can be used with every crop which is grown with conventional tillage. “We’ll have to develop new machinery macnery and an new chemicals, cemcas, and have to radically change Continued on page 1-0 PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGEABLE SERVICE. We think we're the best around. FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN Call the Professionals... Today for Appointment! COMPLETE LINE OF RK PRODUCTS Complete hair care services for bothsexes. • Styling • Permanents • Frosting •Coloring • Facials ■■Dillvieiea w A»R Q O”OR !7AV7I Highlighting Open Monday thru Friday (Call about other times) Located: Above Birke's Shoe Store Razor’s Edge HAIRDESIGNERS . . IN HASTINGS Over 450 people attended the No-Tillage Field Day in Vermontillve Wednesday, August 10. (Maple Valley News Photo) �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville Michigan. Wednesday August 17.1977 - Page Secure Your Valuables Be sure your valuables,and important Documents are properly secured Low Monthly Rental Charges! with a — SAFE DEPOSIT BOX One of our newest services... to better serve our Maple Valley Customers! — • Deeds, insurance papers, jewelry, birth certificates, or whatever. • Deposit Boxes are fire proof and burglar proof. • Plus it takes two keys to open your box - you keep one, we keep the other. Stop by and See us at - Eaton Federal and Loan Association EQUAL HOUSMG LENDER THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ... HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICH. - PHONE 543-3880 Nashville, Mich. - Phone 852-1830 - Eaton Rapids, Mich. - Phone 663-1551 �Th* Mople Volley Newt, Nashville Michigan. Wednesday August 17,1977 - Page 8 Wells take Alaskan vacation . . . Haigh-Pifer united Sandra Susanne Haigh and John Herbert Piter were united in marriage at the Potterville Methodist Church, June 25. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Haigh of Benton Road, Charlotte, and the groom is the son of Mrs. Leila Pifer and the late Herbert Pifer of Need­ more Highway, Charlotte. Rev. Tom Peters of Potterville performed the double ring ceremony before more than 100 guests. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a gown she designed and made MEMBER ■ Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. herself. The material was lavishly embroidered snow white cotton polyester, featuring double cap sleeves and fitted bodice with high midriff which was accented by a very full gathered floor length skirt. She designed the cathedral length train with a little loop which fastened over buttons at the Waistline. Wide eyelet em­ broidery lace encircled the entire train. Her headpiece was of tiny white braid flowers covered with seed pearls and a puffy veil of nylon illusion net of fingertip length. Her pearl necklace was gift from the groom and the something old was a bracelet from her mother which her mother received before her marriage. Sandy carried a bouquet of white Phalnopsis orchids and yellow sweettieart roses with baker ferns. White satin ribbons cascaded down and were tied in lovers khots. Miss D’Anna Winsley, a close friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Miss Judy Johnson, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid. Mary Teresa Haigh, the bride’s neice, was flowergirl. Lynn Eugene Haigh carried the rings on a heart-shaped pillow. The best man was Tom Stanke, a neighbor and friend of the groom. Scott Haigh, brother of the bride, was groomsman. Daniel and David Haigh, brothers of the bride, were , ushers. Community events... We, the Ralph Wells, after a grounds, motels, etc., in fact we didn’t get to see the Mountain year of planning left for our trip there are no large towns in as it was very cloudy and raining. to Alaska.' We left the 10th of June Alaska except Fairbanks and It cleared long enough that we and spent the next two nights at Anchorage. There are very few enjoyed our tour. Our guide was a Mackinaw City. We followed villages such as we have here. We girl from Vermont. We then went to Anchorage for Highwat 2 through the UP into headed for Fairbanks from Tok. Minnesota through Duluth and We stopped at Delta Junction a couple of days. There we saw entered Canada north of Minot, which is the end of the Alaska, salmon jumping the ladder on South Dakota. Traveling through Highway. They gave us a cer- their way to spawn. They were Sask., Alberta and British tificate showing that we had huge fish. The city has been Columbia where we entered the completed the 1500 miles plus of rebuilt since their terrible earthquake several years ago. From Alaska Highway Mile Post One at the highway. Dawson Creek, B. C. We found North of Delta Junction we had here we took a drive to Portage the Highway very rough after our best view of the Alaska where we saw our first glaciers. about one hundred miles out of Pipeline where it crosses the It was a very pretty sight. There Dawson Creek. We had no trouble Tanana River. It looked almost were also icebergs at the end of finding places to camp, we only like a beautiful bridge. The pipes the glacier. found one on the Highway which are about four feet in diameter On our way back to Tok where didn’t have Electricity. There are and look like stainless steel. Most we were to start home we went no power plants along the way so of the pipeline is under ground through Palmer where we saw a each garage, gas station or and back from the highway little farming. Mostly truck motel, etc. have, to run several miles. gardening. They say vegetables generators for their own use. The When we got to Fairbanks we grow very fast there. They have camp grounds are not like what looked up some relatives of some almost twenty four hours of we have here in the states but Hastings people and they gave us daylight. There was a caravan of under the conditions which they a tour of the city, took us to the 134 airstneam trailers parked have to work with we thought North Pole, small town complete here on the fairgrounds. They they did real well to accomidate with an Eskimo Museum and had left Dawson Creek a few days the great numbers of tourists on Santa Workshop. We also saw before we did. They were all from the highway. There are lots of another view of part of the the lower forty eight as they refer Provincial Parks through pipeline, and a farm where they to us in Alaska. We returned to Canada which are like our State raise buffalo but we were not Tok and were on our return trip Parks. Some of Jhem are very lucky enough to see any of the the next day. We came back by nice. When we reached Fort animals as they were back at the way of Jasper National Park Nelson B. C. the Highway was ranch of their supplier. which is a most beautiful trip. We much better, it rained a lot so we From Fairbanks we went to were gone almost six weeks and were not bothered with dust but Mt. McKinley National Park enjoyed it all. We would the mud was terrible,, our truck where we took a tour of the park. recommend the trip to anyone and camper were so black you who likes adventure. couldn’t see what color they were. It rained sometime during the day almost all the way to and. from Alaska and also while we The Regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held were there. July 28, 1977 was called to order by President Pro-Tern, Ray The snow covered mountains Hinckley, in the absence of Mayor George Frith. Present were something to see. They Hinckley, Mason, Elliston, Oleson, Spoelstra and Babcock. were really beautiful. We didn’t The minutes of the last regular,meeting were read and see much wild life one bear, some approved. moose and now and then a deer. The Riverside Development Assoc, asked permission to Horses ran at large in several hold a Harvest Festival on October 7 and 8 and possible 9. places, they were not wild, they They also asked to close off the West end of Washington for belonged to people who were rides and use the Park for an Ox roast. Permission was guides for hunters. granted. We reached Tok, Alaska June Mr. Roger Metz, Building Inspector was present 23. We spent our first night here, concerning some problems with building inspections. it is a small town with camp It was pointed out that there is a vacancy on the Board of Appeals left by William Kjergaard. This matter will be Sharon Haigh presided at the tabled until the next regular meeting. guest book. Mary Pat Haigh Motion to adjourn made by Ted Spoelstra and Supported served the wedding cake, which by Tom Oleson-. had been made and decorated by the bride’s mother. George T. Frith, President Mr. and Mrs. Larry Haigh and Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Mr. and Mrs. Gary Haigh served as hosts and hostesses at the reception which followed the BOOK A TOY & GIFT PARTY. wedding at the bride’s parents’ Generous Hostess Awards. farm. August 20 DEMONSTRATORS ALSO The new, Mr. and Mrs. Pifer NEEDED. Over 406 newest mostPicnic at Putnam Park opened their gifts before leaving wanted items. Fpr further in­ 3:00 p.m. on a honeymoon trip to Northern formation write SANTA’S Dance at VFW Hall Michigan. They will make their PARTIES, Box P, Avon, Conn. home on Needmore Highway. 9:00 p.m. 06001, or Call, Toll free, 1-800-243­ Honored guests were Mr. and 7606 Mrs. Russel Upright, and Mrs. Gladys Haigh, grandparents of the bride; and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weiss of Trenton, Special friends of the bride’s family. Guest: came from Battle Greek, Jackson, Mason and Hastings. All notices should be delivered to Carl's by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. . Nashville Village Council Maple Valley 1972 Reunion Auto Service Center TRANSMISSION REPAIRS NOTICE All Junior and Senior High School students may come to the high school office on August 22, 23 and 24 to get their lockers and pick up their schedules. NOTICE All Junior and Senior High School students may come to the high school office on August 22, 23 and 24 to get their lockers and pick up their schedules. The Maple Valley Education Association will have a contract radification meeting on Wedensday, August 17, at 1 p.m. in the High School auditorium. Vermontville Historic society and their guests, the Eaton Co. Society, will meet at Charlton Park Thursday, August 18, at 6:30 p.m. for picnic. Members of the Barry County Historic Society will act as hostess for the evening. • MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK • BODY & ,BUMP SERVICE Use your Mobil Credit Card • TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS or Mich. 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GRAND HAVEN - Bass, pike, bluegill, speckled bass and catfish fishing on this area’s bayous and rivers is good, reports the chamber of com­ merce. Lake Michigan is fair to good for salmon and Lake trout and poor for Steelhead and Brown trout and poor to good for perch. MUSKEGON -(Fishing here is very good but the fish have moved into deeper water - 70 - 90 ft. over a 150 ft. bottom, reports Capt. Ben Seehock of the Seahawk. Chinook, 12-25 lbs., are making up 50 percent of the catch along with Coho, Lake trout and Brown trout. Blue or green Jpjugs and Flutterspoons are best baits. WHITEHALL Fishermen here are landing good catches of Coho, up to 10 lbs., and Chinook, up to 35 lbs., according to Capt. Eugene Kuhne of White Lake Fishing Fleet. One boat took none fish in just a few hours. Best depth is 70-80 ft. down over a 100 ft. bottom. Schooling PENTWATER salmon are providing boats with limit catches and “the best fishing ever,” according to the chamber of commerce. Larger boats are coming in with 20 fish, and multiple hits are common. Coho and Chinook up to 31 lbs., make up the bulk of the catch, coming on red Dogers with a black fly, Happy Hookers, and Manistee Wobblers in 90 ft. of water, 40 ft. down. Chinook are starting to porpoise as they begin their imigration north. Brown trout are being caught near the end of the pier in early morning or late evening on blue and white little Cleos. LUDINGTON - This area has one of its greatest fish con- centrations in years, and although fog and bad weather kept most boats in port Sunday, fishing is excellent. There are “plenty of fish,” according to Tamarac Sports Fishing Dock, from south near the Consumers Power project to north of Point Sable. The fish schools include Coho, 5-10 lbs.; Chinook to 27 lbs., Steelhead and big Lake trout. Jplugs, Northport Nailers, Lucky lures and Krocodiles behind medium Dodgers are best baits at 70-80 ft. depths over a 100-110 ft. bottom. Ed Anderson of Pere Marquette Sports Center said green shade baits are extremely popular with salmon fishermen. He also reported Tiger muskies up to 41” are coming in Hamlin lake. Largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing con­ tinues good with many nice size fish. Pike and crappies are slow to good. MANISTEE - Good fishing for Chinook salmon to 26 lbs., Lake trout and early Coho salmon is reported by Army Surplus Charter Service. Salmon are coming at 40-60 ft. depths and the lakers at 90-120 ft.' Flies with Dodgers, Miller spoons and Fireplugs are best baits. Manistee lake is good for panfishing, fair for pike and walleyes. ONEKAMA - Very good to Lake excellent fishing in Michigan and Portage lake is reported by Capt. Tom Van of Van’s Resort and Charter Ser­ vice. lake trout are excellent straight west in Lake Michigan at 75-110 ft; over 110-150 ft. of water. Lakers are responding to Flut­ terspoons, Killer lures and No. 06 arid No. 22 Miller spoons. Coho and Chinook salmon, newly arrived in the area, are hitting in the same area at 65-90 ft. Depths over 75-110 ft. of water, best on Squid and John flies behind silver O Dodgers and Rattlespoons fished clean. Some Kings have also moved into Portage Lake and are coming along with quite a number of Browns. Portage lake is also very good for pike, bass and panfish. HONOR Lake Michigan fishing for a mixed bag of Brown trout, Coho and Chinook salmon and Steelhead is very good, reports Tom Stocklen of Riverside Canoes. Browns are coming 1-2 miles east of the Platte river mouth on silver U-20 and X-5 Pearl Flatfish, 35 ft. down over 60-70 ft. Coho, showing up early in this area, along with Chinook and Steelhead are coming off Point Betsie, best on green and silver-blue Clattertads. Panfishing is very good in the lower Platte river and bass and pike are up and down on area lakes. TRAVERSE CITY - Fishermen are catching a variety of fish as fishing continues good here, reports the chamber of com­ merce. In East bay, lake trout are hitting on Johnson spoons in 120 ft. of water; Brown trout are scattered in 50-60 ft.; and Chinook, up to 25 lbs., are hitting at 100 ft. At Good Hope bay in the Leland area, anglers are having good luck with Brown trout, Steelhead, and Lake trout. ATTENTION - PARTY PLAN TOYS - GIFTS - JEWELRY. Highest Commissions - Largest selection! Fantastic Hostess Awards! No investment! Call TolfFree 1-800-243-7606, or write SANTA’S PARTIES, Avon, Conn. 06002. ALSO BOOKING PAR­ TIES! (8-24) MUSKMELON, CUCUMBERS, Summer Squash and Zucchini for sale at Ronald Grahams, 508 N. State St., Nashville. (8-16) EARN $80.00 WEEKLY at home stuffing envelopes. Information: Rush 50 cents and stamped self­ addressed envelope: FINAN­ CIAL MIRACLES, P.O. Box 83, Belmont, Mich. 49306. (8-31) RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. 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Martin Taylor, director of the At the same time, a number of Michigan Employment Security temporary summer job seekers withdrew from the labor force Commission. Taylor said the number of during the month. Normally, unemployed across the state many of the unsuccessful student increased by 3,200 to 282,700 from summer job seekers begin to give June to July. In June, Michigan’s up their search for work during jobless rate was 6.8 percent while July. Consequently, both the em­ a year ago, July 1976, the state’s unemployment rate was 9.7 ployment and labor force levels percent with 387,900 out of work. declined over the month, Taylor In the Detroit metropolitan said. In Michigan over 41,000 area (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, withdrew from the job market, Livingston, Lapeer and St. Clair reducing the labor force to Counties), t he number of 4,080,600 in July. Over 27,000 of unemployed dropped by 2,900 to that reduction occurred in the Detroit metro area, where the 125,600 from June to July. 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JOHN DEERE Phone 616-374-8835 5SSSSSSSSS �Th* Maple Volley Newt, Nashville Michigan, Wednesday August 17. 1977 — Page 10 Ponderosa Campground gets primitive camping license The Ponderosa Campground, just south of Vermontville, has been licensed for primitive camping since July 1 The campground, owned and operated by Bud Gillaspie, has had two groups of campers, two family reunions, and is expecting another group of campers for Labor Day weekend. A primitive campground means there is no electricity or modern bath facilities. The primitive license allows for 25 camp sites. According to Mrs. Gillaspie, the campground could be modern in another year or so, with a modern bath-house, electricity, and up to 150 sites. In the future, the Gillaspies may add another additional 150 primitive campsites. There are tentative plans to build a mini­ golf course and driving range. Presently the Gillaspies rent canoes to be taken down the Thoranpple River, which travels three-quarters of a mile through their property. Bud plans to clear out some log jams so canoers can travel from M-50 to Grand Rapids if they wish. With the slow flow of the river in the area, the canoers just paddle up stream in the meantime. The campground also includes several nature trails, where wild ducks, deer, and huge turtles can be seen. There is a pavillion built near the river that has been used for several square dances. The lights are run off a generator. Bud started construction on the campground in March of this year. This pavillion was constructed for square dances and any other activity that should arise. (Maple Valley News Photo) The Ponderosa Campground, south of Vermontville is now open for primitive camping. Bud Gillaspie received the primitive camping license July 1. (Maple Volley News Photo) Naple Valley board approves non-teaching contracts (continued from front) The Thornapple River runs through the campground property. The Gillaspies have canoes for rent and picnic tables along the water. (Maple Valley News Photo) No tillage damagethinking, but it can be done,” he states. Because No Tillage is new, many farmers are overly critical of it. “They see problems in No Tillage fields and neglect to check that the same problems exist in conventionally tilled fields,” he comments. Those who say No Tillage is not for flat lands are wrong, Quisenberry remarks, as No Tillage is the answer to wind erosion problems. Michigan State University was a pioneer in No Tillage, developing if not the first then one of the first self-propelled No Tillage planters in the early 1960’s. Three years ago, when interest in No Tillage was at a low ebb, Michigan State University and Soil Conservation Service held a No Tillage (Conference to stimulate interest in this con­ servation technique. The Ver­ montville No Tillage Field Day is a further effort in this direction. That it involves cooperation between many segments of the agricultural industry obviously pleases Quisenberry and is seen Continued from page 6 by him as a hopeful sign. While the benefits of No Tillage are conservation of soil, water, organic matter and energy, the careful No Tillage farmer can hope for good yields as a bonus. Extension Agent Cook and State Agronomist Quisenberry assessed the potential yield of corn in a No Tillage plot Stan­ ding in corn that tassled far above their heads, they used a calculator and a formula worked out by the University of Illinois to determine that the potential yield was a hefty 155 bushels to the acre. Since the development of ex­ perimental No Tillage planting equipment at Michigan State University in the early 1960*s, No Tillage has come a long way with both more sophisticated planters and more sophisticated chemical tools available in the market today. While some farm machinery companies are seen as holding back so as to sell more expensive bigger tractors for conventional tillage, Agronomist Quisenberry points out that other machinery companies have become promoters of No Tillage by developing and marketing specialized No Tillage equip­ ment. Participants in the No. Tillage Field Day were able to view displays of the latest equipment at the Dan Cook farm including a John Deere Power Til Seeder, a Melroe 701 No-Till Drill, a Midland Zip Seeder, a Tye-Pasture Pleaser and four brands of No Tillage corn planters, as well as the newlydeveloped chemical tools used in the No Tillage technique. No ivory tower experiments, all chemicals used in these on-thefarm demonstration plots have already been labeled, have recommendations and are commercially available to far­ mers now. includes the board members from the five high school districts and intermediate school district. The officers in this association rotate each year amongst the various school districts. Pat O'Brien accepted the position as assistant director of transportation and personnel at a salary of $11,100 per year. General fund bills in the amount of $24,462.30 were ap­ proved for payment. The July 15 payroll in the amount of $10,988.38 and the July 29 payroll in the amount of $10,795.70 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll account. Today, I’d like to chat about fishing worms. Now before some of you saltwater sportsmen or big-bass types get the idea this is going to be a stan stan-­ dard dissertation on nightcrawlers, 1 think I oughta straighten you out. There’s more to this worm business than meets the eye. A few years ago I went to Colombia with a batch of big-game tackle tto catch a bagre. In those days nei­ ther I or the rest ofthe angling world knew much about (his species of fish, but I had heard that they grew as long as a dugout canoe and had a 'mouth the size of a wash tub. Fur­ thermore, they occasionally snatched up a wash woman or kid splashing around at the river’s edge. That’s about all I knew about the subject. I didn’t even know what kind of bait to use for bagre. And ofcourse,, I wasn’t about to Walk up to some nice native lady and ask her if I could borrow her chubby threeyear-old to catch a helluva big fish with. So I looked up the local Braniff akirline guy, who is supposed to know what goes on in this part ofthe world, and asked the obvious ques­ tion. “What would you recommend for bagre?” “How about a worm,” he an­ swered. "You gotta be kidding,” I told him. “To catch the kind of fish I’m looking for would take a bushel basket full ofthe biggest nightcrawlers alive.” This dapper Latin American airline feller shook his head sadly. “I can see you don’t know much about South American worms. I suggestthat we go out and dig a few.” The next day we headed for the hills, where we ran into an old man with a burro. He also had a couple of cousins with strong backs. So after we rounded up some spading forks we hiked further up the grassy slope to what was supposed to be worm habitat. There our guide pointed at a hole in the ground which was a full eight inches in diameter. “You’ve got to be kidding,” I said. But he wasn’t. The burro man's two cousins started digging like a pair ofprairie dogs, and pretty soon the end of what looked like a firee hose was protuding from the ground. ‘‘Grab hold,” the Braniff feller said, and made a lunge for whatt was supposed to be- the worm’s tail. Overcoming my shock, I gave him a hand and with two ofus pulling and the other two digging we soon had a six-foot nightcrawler squirming around on that Andes slope. After lunch we dug three more ofthe critters, which was all the burro could carry. I was so tuckered out from dig­ ging worms at an elevation of 10,000 feet that I wasn’t up to bagre fishing for a few days. And in the mean­ time, my trophy sized Worms up and died on me. So I never caught a 500pound bagr.e on that trip. The story is true though. There are more of these big worms where these came from, and I can Vouch for the fact that digging these critters is almost as sporting as catching a fish large enough to swallow one. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. �TO VISIT OUR BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Every bride dreams of the perfect wedding . . . a day that she will hold dear all through their lives together. We invite you to stop in and start with the finest in . . . 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I I I I I I I I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-08-24.pdf df086ee2f2f2c4d510cb7a8a418ecc8c PDF Text Text ished by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. curt St., Hastings, Michigan Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 104 nJ 15 - Wednesday Aug. 24, 1977 Single Business Tax changes proposedState Representative Ernest W. Nash (R-Diinondale) reported that recently hearings were held by the House Taxation Com­ mittee to give businessmen in Michigan the opportunity to tell the committee about the problem they were having with the Single Business Tax. "As a result of those hearings, the Taxation Committee reached agreement on several changes in the SBI that will provide more equity to small and labor­ intensive businesses. "Changing the SBT is a top priority for the fall legislative session and it looks like the committee will have legislation ready for us to consider early in the fall session,” Rep. Nash stated. < Major changes proposed by the committee include: -increasing the small business low profit deduction from $36,000 to $40,000. -limiting the compensation portion of the business tax base to 60 percent as opposed to the current 65 percent. —providing a simple alter­ native method of filing estimated tax payments to allow businesses to pay one percent of gross receipts either monthly or quarterly instead of the actual tax due. There were also amendments proposed by the committee that are of a technical nature. The adjustments proposed by the committee are estimated to cause a $60 million reduction in .revenue from the SBT, which the committee has agreed to make up by raising the existing depreciation included in the tax base to 90 percent. This means that fixed, taxable assets that were depreciated before the implementation of the SBT would be added back into the tax base at 90 percent of their value. Another important change proposed by the committee is the removal of worker’s com­ pensation and unemployment compensation costs from the compensation portion of the tax base. Provisions in the original SBT Act to encourage business ex­ pansion with a 100 percent firstyear capital investment writeoff were left intact. “There is little doubt thpt the SBT changes will be made. We’ve been working on reforming the SBT since it went into effect and we began hearing from the business community about the problems it created for them,” Rep. Nash concluded. Vermontville Public Library news The story hour came to a very the mothers of preschool children successful Conclusion on August 2 will stop at the library to.look with the showing of free films. these over and express an opinion Attendance was estimated at 71, as to whether these would be used about as many as can be ac­ if added to our library collection. commodated in the library for If interest is great enough, such a program. several local citizens are going to On exhibit in the library is a work to try to get a collection collection of educational started in our library. preschool toys. It is hoped that Continued on Page 10 f LUANN FRITH AND STEVE STANTON TO WED Mr. and Mrs. Leon Frith of Nashville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lu Ann, to Steven E. Stanton, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Stanton of Vermontville. A December 17, 1977 wedding is being planned. School bells to ring in 1977-78 school yearClass schedules and teachers, piles of homework, football practice, the new girl in school...it’s that time...the beginning of the 1977-78 school year, Monday, August 29. It’s time to get reacquainted with old friends and make new ones. It’s time when the halls are once again filled with shoulder to shoulder students after a sum­ mer of silence. Every fall all students have an equal opportunity to make the honor roll, the football team, the student council, and the other teams, clubs and organizations. ( It’s school days once again. Students and parents are out shopping the stores for clothes and getting hairstyles for a fresh new look. And don’t forget those necessary items...school sup­ plies. About 1,955 students will be attending Maple Valley Schools this year...975 at the Jr.-Sr. high school, 435 at Maplewood Elementary, 375 at Fuller Street School and ><70 at Kellogg Elementary. emen ary. School coo w will bee in session a full day on August 29. The Jr.-Sr. High School students will begin classes at 8:25 a.m. and dismiss at 3:10 p.m. The elementary students will begin classes at 8:30 a.m. and be dismissed at 3:30 p.m. with elementary students walking home from school being dismissed at 3:15 p.m. School will not be in session on Friday, September 2, and school will resume on Tuesday, September 6. In all buildings the hot lunch program will begin on Monday, August 29. The price of lunches will be 40 cents in the elementary grades and 4s cents at the Jr.-Sr. high school. The price of milk alone will be 5 cents for students. Applicationforms for free or reduced price meals and milk are'' available, and these forms should be returned to the building principal when completed. All students who are new to the Maple Valley Schools, should register with the building principal prior to the opening of school on August 29. Registration hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. daily. Students may obtain lockers at the Jr.-Sr. high school the week of August 22. The bus routes will be basically the same this year as in past Continued on page 4 ™oov �The Maple Valley News, Nashville Michigan, Wednesday August 24, 1977 -- Page 2 Some helpful tips for Back-to-SchoolIf you have a child entering school for the first time, you are probably already thinking about the new experiences to be en­ countered. Your child is probably eager and at the same time fearful of this new dimension to be added to life, but you can help. “Before the first day of school, visit the school the child will be attending,” suggests Doris Richardson, County Extension director and Extension Home Economist. “Make an ap­ pointment with the principal or the kindergarten teacher and find out what they expect the children to learn and do the first year.” Many schools have a kin­ dergarten program that is similar to that of nursery school where activities are designed for learning through play ex­ periences. Other schools have kindergarten programs that require sitting still for rather long periods of time and working with pencil and paper. When you know what the school will expect, you can determine if your child is ready to attend school. ‘‘Parents should feel comfortable in helping school personnel decide if their child is mature enough to be in school,” says Mrs. Richardson. Consider how long your >child can comfortably sit still and take care of needs -- button shirts, tie shoes and snap wearing apparel, for example. Probably most important of all is for your child to feel fairly self-confident about being away from home and you. Even if your child is ready for school, there is a charice that heshe doesn’t know what school is all about. If your child will be a “walker,” go over the route and give lessons in safety. You can teach how: 1. To take the shortest and safest route. 2. To walk on the side walk in the city, or on the left side of the road, facing traffic, in the country. 3. To cross the street only at corners - never from between parked cars. 4. To obey traffic lights and to listen to the policeman and street crossing guard. 5. To be extra careful on rainy or slippery days. If children will be riding to school, they should learn to watch when getting in and out of the bus, to stay in their seats and be well behaved, and to refuse all rides with people they don’t know. Turn heads with a new Back To School look,.. Starting September 10 we will be open Saturdays | from 9 to 1 OURS: Mon.. Tues., Thurs., &Fri.-9AM4:30PM Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St, Vermontville - Ph. 726*0330 Look to us for all your Back to School" needs. 200 Count FILLER PAPER WOO When you arrive at school, you ’ can point out that the school is bib because there are many children and teachers inside, all working to learn together. And that many of those. children will soon become friends. Take your child into the classroom to help in getting acquainted with the room, the playground and even the bathroom. When children become acquainted with their place in the school, they will be less frightened when school VETO VOW The House begins in the fall. Republican Leader has said he Kindergarten will probably be the first formal step into your will work to uphold the Gover­ child’s education. Children en­ nor’s veto of a bill which would have required legislative ap­ tering kindergarten should proval of administrative rules. practice skills which are a An override would take 74 of 110 prerequisite for success in votes; the GOP has 42 members. school. You can help your child DOLLAR DECISION - A bill build these skills. Some activities passed this spring appropriated you can do at home include; money for state building projects —Cutting and pasting. but did not have immediate ef-Teaching about sizes and size relationships: Is an apple bigger fect. Although the state Budget Director wants to go ahead and than a grapefruit? Which buttons spend the money now, the At­ are the same size? torney General says it is not -Identifying shapes: A round ball, a round orange - what else allowed. LAW UPHELD - In 1975 the is round? A triangle-shaped coat legislature enacted a law hanger, a triangle piece of toast allowing a criminal to be found what else has this shape? “guilty but mentally ill” so he ' -Cooking activities can help could be jailed and treated. A teach how to measure, count, Detroit judge said this was un­ soft, stir, roll out and taste. . -Counting games. In your constitutional, but the state house there are all kinds of things Appeals Court has upheld the law. to count beads, macaroni SBT CHANGES? - Following pieces, popsickle sticks, bottle recent hearings, the House caps, buttons, seeds, ptc. Making things from these items can be Taxation Committee has agreed to push for several changes in the fun. It can also teach a child number concepts and ideas like Single Business Tax this fall: increasing the small-business low “same” and “different” without profit education; reducing the seeming like a lesson! tax base involving labor; You can help children to like books and not to be afraid of providing a simple alternative method of filing estimated tax them. Give them books of their own and teach how to take care of payments; and extending various transition plans from the old them. You can borrow books taxes. from the library. Read to CLEAN AIR - An Air Quality children, or just allow them to Report for 1976 from the DNR look at the books. Let them see you enjoying books and states that Michigan air con­ magazines. Liking books is one tinues to meet federal healthrelated standards for quantities big step toward learning. “School cannot make your child learn,” of suspended particles, sulfur says Mrs. Richardson, “It can dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and only help him to. If children have carbon monoxide. SPECIAL PROBLEMS the basic skills and the desire to Although a 1971 Michigan law learn, they will learn.” requires education services for all physically and mentally Nashville handicapped persons, a state task force has reported that such Loan Closet programs need better funding THE NASHVILLE LOAN and enforcement. Particular CLOSET has sick room and problems are lack of funding at convalescent supplies available the local level and' poor coor­ to those who might need them. dination between programs at all Such items as crutches, wheel levels, both public and private. chairs, walkers, commodes, and GETTING BETTER - The state others are available. These items Social Services Director has may be borrowed, at no charge. 'We do ask that they be returned in the same good condition as when they were taken out. For further information, contact Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes at 852-1978. MAPLE VALLEY SOFTBALL TObRNAMENT will be held Tuesday - Friday at the Maple Valley High School. SCHOOL SUPPLY BOXES ** *or$ "1 (cigar box style) OPEN FRIDAY TIL 8 P.M. ‘Ketfe# 6 Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:8S2-9747 LARGE COMMUNITY RUM­ MAGE SALE at Mead-O-Acres Mobile Home Park, follow the signs to the Community Building, Aug. 24 & 25. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. A good selection of clothing and shoes, all sizes, football shoes, new 13” tires, drapes, games, exercise lounge, stereo, square dance clothing & much more. 6334 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville. A week/y report from— Ernest Nash State Representative reported that so far in 1977 the delivery of social assistance programs has improved in Michigan. Major difficulties are with federal rules and regulations, and with the lack of adequate staff resources. ENERGY GRANT - Michigan has been awarded $819,000 by the Federal Energy Administration to implement a state energy conservation plan. This will be administered through our Commerce Department; the plan outlines conservation measures in seven areas of energy use. FILLING UP - Gasoline sales in Michigan for the first half of this year were 2.4 billion gallons, a 2.2 -percent increase over the same period last year. However, summer travel will surely boost gas consumption, and total 1977 gas sales will probably be over 5 billion gallons. Learn to Prepare Income Taxes • Like to meet the public? • Want tpearn extra money? • Work accurately with figures? Enroll in the H & R Block Income Tax Course begin­ ning soon in your area and learn to prepare income taxes for yourself. yOur friends and as a source of income. Job interviews available for best students. Send for free information and class sched­ ules today. Classes begin Sepember 15 Contact the office nearest you: । I 303 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Ph. 945-3341 । i J Ptease send me free informa- * ■ tion about your tax prepara- I I tion course. Iunderstand fl I there is no obligation. fl । Name ame _______ 2------------------- | । Addless Addless ____ g fl City -------------------- | I I State ______ a___ ■ 1 Phone ^^CLIP AND MAIL TODAY^^ Super Slide Processing Offer MUSKMELONS, TOMATOES, and Green Peppers, Summer Squash & Zucchini for sale at Ronald Grahams. 508 N. State St. Nashville. GARAGE SALE: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings and all day Saturday. 317 E. Main, Vermontville. 1 H&R BLOCK Simon Pharmacy JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. Ph. 852-0845 45 - Nashville. Michigan Emergency Ph.852-9787 Ph. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville Michigan. Wednesday August 24, 1977 — Page 3 Calendar of Events • August 23 - State 4-H Horse Show, Michigan State University. August 23-25 - State 4-H Youth Dairy Show, Michigan State University. August 29 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. August 30 - MAEH Rally Day Picnic, Charlton Park, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. August 30 - 4-H Living History Project Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. September 5 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. September 7 - General Meeting to Evaluate Non-Livestock 4-H Project classes of Fair, Ex­ tension Office, 8:00 p.m. September 12 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. September 19 - Weight Control Group,'7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. September 19 - Market Livestock Banquet, Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings, 7:00 p.m. September 26 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Vermontville Pee Wee football leagueThere will be a football meeting of all 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys and their parents, Tuesday, August 30th at 7:30 p.m. at Maple Wood School. Bring signed parent's permission slips. Forrest Gardner, 726-0334, Judy Starring, 726-0227, Audrey Hartenberg, 726-0502. Notice There will be a meeting of the Athletic Boosters Wednesday, August 24, 8 p.m., at the high school. Everyone welcome to attend. ATTENTION LITTLE LEAGUE FOOTBALL, 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys from Nashville and 7th and 8th grade boys from Nashville and Vermontville meet at Fuller St. Football field at 6:30 p.m. August 24. Wear shorts and tennis shoes. ATTENTION - PARTY PLAN TOYS - GIFTS - JEWELRY. Highest Commissions - Largest' selection! Fantastic Hostess Awards! No investment! Call Toll Free 1-800-243-7606, or write SANTA’S PARTIES. Avon, Conn. 06002 ALSO BOOKING PAR­ TIES! (8-24) Notice I will be collecting the village of Nashville 1977 summer taxes in my home at 239 W. Cosgrove until September 15,1977 Doreen Sherman Village Treasurer Letter to the village of Nashville .. . Mr. George Frith, President Village of Nashville Village Office Nashville, MI 49073 Dear Mr. Frith: I have been in touch with Mr. Goodman of the'State Highways Department since our telephone conversation of Wednesday, August 17. Steps are currently being taken to determine the avenues of state and federal funding for the needed repairs at the railroad crossing. l am sorry that there has been such a delay in action on this project. Please keep in touch with me on the progress or the lack of it on the repairing. We will do all that we can to see the project facilitated as soon as possible. Sincerely, Robert J. Chaprnka Administrative Assistant to Sen. Richard Allen EDITORS NOTE: The railroad crossing being discussed is I located on S. Main in Nashville. E.B.I. $19,000 short of fund goal— On September 15, 1977, E.B.I. Breakthru must have succeeded in obtaining their goal of $60,000 in order to complete its obligation to the federal government. The $60,000 is the amount required for match money for the grant for rehabilitation equipment and buildings sorely needed to ex­ pand services to the mentally, physically and \ emotionally handicapped adults of Eaton, Barry and Ionia counties. This is a 20-80 matching grant enabling E.B.I. to purchase 2 additional work buildings, of­ fering pallet building, upholstering and advanced machine operation jobs to han­ dicapped adults. Another building is housing E.B.I.’s evaluation unit and a program for the emotionally ill adult, Only your generosity can help E.B.I. to raise the $19,000 needed to complete the terms for the grant. The matching money must come from public donation. For every $1.00 you give, the federal government will give E.B.I. $4.00. If you have not par­ ticipated, show you care by sen­ ding your donation to E.B.I. Breakthru, Inc. Remember the deadline is September 15, 1977. 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If you have any questions regarding transportation you should call Pat O’Brien at the school bus garage 852-9421. General staff in-service meetings will be held Thursday afternoon. August 25, with new past school year with an an­ staff members, and all staff ticipated teaching staff of ninetymembers will be meeting all day three plus six school ad­ ministrators and the community Friday, August 26. The general curriculum win be school director. Anyone in­ basically the same as during the terested in enrolling in classes Corl Thrun and the other Maple Valley custodians have been busy at work all summer getting the school in tip-top shape for the arrival of the kids. Eighth-grader, David Dale, tries on a new pair of tennis shoes for school at Kelley's Variety Store. Max Kelley checks the fit while Becky Dale and Ronda Faulkner look on. We’ve Got We don't promise miracles for your hair, but we do promise PROFESSIONAL,, KNOWLEDGEABLE SERVICE. We think we're the best around. 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The fall sports teams are now starting practice - varsity foot­ ball with head coach Dan Watson and assistant coach Steve MacDonald; junior varsity football with head coach Mel Ruohonen and assistant coach Guenther Mittelstaedt; cross country with coach Tom Taylor; girls varsity basketball with coach Jackie Peake; junior varsity basketball with Jerry Reese; girls 7th grade basketball with coach Carol Ripple; and 8th grade girls basketball with coach Chuck Gilmore. Golf will get started as soon as a coach is named. The Maple Valley Schools custodians have done more painting at the various schools Four teachers have resigned Steve Hale, the band director; David Ramsey, a 5th grade teacher at Kellogg; Suzanne Ramsey, a 4th grade teacher at Maplewood; Peg Voison, a physical education teacher and coach at the Jr.-Sr. high school; and Joe Bogar, a social studies the lockers in the boys locker room have been painted. All the bulletin boards have been refaced. The plumbing in the bathrooms has all been fixed too. The custodian personnel has been juggled since the retirement of Ralph Wells last spring from Maplewood School. Stan Graham, a night man at the high school last year, has been transferred as the day man at Maplewood. Phil Leflore is still the night man at Maplewood. Kim Hansen, who had been working nights at Fuller Street is now working days at Kellogg School. Jerry Banfield, who was working days at Kellogg is now working nights at Fuller Street Russell Smith is the day man at Fuller. Other custodians are Bud Garlinger, Chris Schantz, and Maple Valley head custodian Carl Thrun at the high school. They are currently looking for another CETA employee through the title six' program. This summer, two custodians have been hired through the CETA title one.program and 15 through NYC, 11 from Eaton County and four from Barry. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville Michigan. Wednesday August 24. 1977 - Page 5 A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen STATE GOVERNMENT: food items. WORKING FOR YOU You can obtain more inHow would you like to have formation about the services of more than 60,000 people working this Department by writing to: for you? Mich. Dept, of Agriculture You do, in a sense, because Office of Agricultural Affairs that's about how many people Lewis Cass Building currently employed by state Box 30017 government to serve the citizens Lansing, MI 48909 of our state. or call (517) 373-1050 The services they provide are ATTORNEYGENERAL many and varied - so much so Protecting the interests of the that it may be difficult for you, as citizens of our state in both civil a private citizen, to knowand criminal lawsuits is the specifically what they offer and primary responsibility of the whom you should contact to Department of Attorney General. obtain these services. The Department is composed This report is designed to of an elected Attorney General provide you with a brief sum-and numerous assistant atmary of some of the major ser-torneys general who are vices provided by 7 of the 19 specialists in particular fields of principal state government law, including consumer and departments and a listing of how environmental protection, civil to contact them by mail and rights, and labor. telephone. For further information about Described in this report are the the activities of this Department, activities of the department of write to: agriculture, attorney general, Dept, of Attorney General civil rights, civil service, com525 West Ottawa Law Building, 7(h Floor merce, corrections, and Lansing, MI 48913 education. .Additional reports will or call (517) 373-1110 examine the departments of CIVIL RIGHTS Do you think you have been highways and transportation, labor, licensing arid regulation, discriminated against? management and budget, mental If so, you can depend upon the health, military affairs, natural State Department of Civil Rights .resources, public health, social to go to bat for you. ‘services, state, state police, and State law requires (equal Op-­ portunity and equal treatment in treasury. employment,. public public ac­ AGRICULTURE When you sit down for a meal, commodation, housing, you probably assume that the education, and law enforcement. The Department, headed by the food on your table is wholesome and pure. And you’re right; Civil Rights Commission, is because before it ever reaches authorized by law to investigate you, it must have been approved alleged discrimination against by the State Department of any person on the basis of Agriculture. religion, race, color, national The Department has five origin, age, sex, or physical separate consumer protection handicap, and if warranted, seek divisions which inspect meat, court enforcement of its orders. dairy products, and plant life to Any person who believes that determine that they are of high he has been discriminated quality and that the packages against for any of these reasons they’re contained in represent an may file a complaint in person or tiy mail by contacting: honest weight. In addition, thri Department Dept, of Civil Rights provides information to farmers 125 W. Allegan Stoddard Building, 10th Floor to help them increase the yield of Lansing, MI 48913 their crops and conducts ad­ orcall (517) 373-7634. vertising campaigns across the Outstate offices are also nation to promote the sale of Michigan-grown and producedlocated in most of the major cities. Their addresses and telephone numbers may be found in telephone^ directories under, “Michigan, Sate of." CIVIL SERVICE If you would like to join the ranks of the more than £0,000 state employees who are working for you, you should contact the State Department of Civil Ser-' vice. This Department is the central personnel agency for state government and is responsible for examining candidates for state jobs, classifying all positions, and establishing rates of pay. You can find out what types of positions are available and when and where the tests are given by writing to: Dept, of Civil Service Lewis Cass Building 320 South Walnut Street P.O. Box30001 Lansing, MI 48909 or call (517 ) 373-2945 COMMERCE Encouraging industry to locate or expand in Michigan so that more Michigan citizens may practices of insurance companies obtain jobs is one of the major in our state may also be obtained functions of the State Depart-from the Department's Insurance Bureau. ment of Commerce. You can address your inquiries The Department actively seeks out new businesses and in- about the Department’s services dustries, informs them of the Dept, of Commerce economic advantages our state 4th Floor, Law Building has to offer, and helps them find Box 30004 suitable sites for relocation or Lansing, MI 48909 expansion of their activities. or call (517-373-1820 Answers to questions about the Continued on page 6 Notice to the Nashville water and sewer customers Just a reminder, bills must be paid by the 10th of the month. After the 10th of each month, bills not paid are subject to a 10 per cent penalty. Bills mailed in after the 10th of each month, must include a 10 per cent pentalty. Susan M. Corkwell Village Clerk G&WSALES OFFERS YOU A 6-MONTH WAIVER OF FINANCE CHARGES ON JOHN DEERE 4-W-D TRACTORS! Notice of Public Hearing A public hearing will be held Thursday, September 4-;1977 at 7:00 p.m. at the Nashville Fire Barn for the purpose of: 1. Rezoning from one family residence to planned unit development the property located on the north side of Reed Street between the Assembly of God church and Carl's market. This property also need a variance issued. 2. Rezoning from commercial to R-2 one and two family resident district the property located at 344 N. Main St. Variances to be issued on the following property: 1. South End Food and Beverage located at 637 S. Main St. in Nashville 2. Property located in the 900 block of East Washington Street for three trailer pads. Nashville Board of Appeals It’s our “After-Spring-Work Special”. Look ahead to the many working advantages you gain by taking command of a John Deere 8430 or 8630. The 8430 delivers a hefty 215 engine hp (175 PTO hp); the 8630 packs a potent 275 engine hp (225 PTO hp). And look at the standard features: Power steering and power brakes; 16-speed transmission; even an air-conditioned Sound-Gard body with Personal-Posture swivel seat. And look at the advantage you get by purchasing now: no finance charges will be imposed on the model you choose for si\ months after date of purchase. C'mon in for details. This offer's for a limited time only. G&WSales Lake Odessa Mich. Phone 616-374-8835 JOHN DEER �VoMayMews. Ncnhvilla Michigan, Wadnatdoy August 24. *977 -Page 6 Vermontville News . . by Mrs. Ava Kroger Mr. and Mrs Howard Goodenough returned last week from a two weeks trip to visit their daughter and (amity. Mr and Mn Ray Hill at Colorado Spring* Mr* Molly Mitchell. Connie Mathew and Mark of Ogden Uburg. N.Y. have been visiting their mother and grandmother. Mrs. Thelma Hall. They spent several -days at Higgins Lake, where they were joined part of the tame by the Bill Hall's of Caro, and the Ray Hulse's of Bellevue. Curtis Dale Hall was born Aug. « in Caro to Mr. and Mrs. David Continued front pegs 5 Hall. He is the new great­ I nsurance Bureau grandson of Thelma Hall and I OU Pierpoint Mary Hosey. PO Boi4MW Mr and Mrs. Willard Freemire <H7» 3734230 of Jackson spent Wednesday P M with Mrs. Lets Nagle and (XHtRKCTIO^* Hopefully. you pemonally will all called on Max Carey at the never have to use the State Everett Cranson home. Department of Corrections' On Friday, Mrs. Marge Fritz of prison mtvices, but when you buy Grand Ledge was a luncheon your car's license plates, you are guest of Mrs. beta Nagle. In the using the services of some of afternoon they called on Mrs. Ruby Hammond at Riverside those who do Thu Department administers Manor in Battle Creek and all Michigan's adult prison, went to see Mr. and Mrs. Carl probation, and parole systems Banta who are in poor health. and employs prison inmates in Your reporter was one of 33 tri­ the manufacture of metal stamp county citizens who returned products, textiles, clothing, Thursday P.M. from a four day furniture, soap, brushes, and trip to the Wisconsin Dells and Milwaukee via Greyhound with snow fence Currently. the state's Greta Firster as tour director. correctional system houses mote Some of the highlights of the trip than 13.600 prisoners were a sight-seeing boat trip of Further information about this the Upper Falls of the Wisconsin Department's activities may be River to view the rock formations obtained from: and canyons with landings at Dept of Corrections three places. This was followed Mason Building ■ 3rd Floor by a ride on the land and water Box 30003 vehicle called the “ducks”, then Lansit*. Ml 48909 the Tom Bartlett Water Show, < $17 >373-028] and in the evening the Indian EDUCATION Ceremonial Pageant. Wednesday If you ever attended school in A.M. we drove to Baraboo and Michigan, what you learned was toured the Circus World Museum determined in part by the State with live shows everyday, then on Department of Education to Milwaukee, with a tour of the The Department is charged Miller Brewery. On the way with providing leadership and home, Thursday we stopped in general supervision over public Chicago at the Sears Tower and education in Michigan, advising rode 103 stories high to view the the Legislature on the financial Chicago Skyline. needs of schools, administering Mrs. Mrs. Millie Millie Martin, Martin, Leta Leta Nagle, Nagle, school aid programs, and cer-Thelma Hall and Ava Kroger tifying teachers attended the Danish Festival at In addition, the Department Greenville, Saturday. At the oversees the guaranteed student Museum we learned that Fred loan program used by many Meijer of the Meijer Thrifty students attending college in Acres super markets started as a Michigan and supervises the barber in Greenville, gave that State Library and the Michigan up and started a small grocery Schools for the Blind and the store which later became the Deaf large chain bearing his name. This Department may be con­ Sunday proved to be a tacted by writing to: memorable day for Mr. and Mrs. Dept, of Education Lloyd Faust. To celebrate their Michigan National Tower 50th wedding anniversary they Box 3000ft were taken out to dinner at Lansing. MI 48909 Gilkey Lake restaurant by Mr. <517(373-7902 and Mrs. Clarence Faust of Thornapple Lake, Mr. and Mrs Verie Stall of Charlotte, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kilpatrick, Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick and Mrs. Blanche Mini ch. then back to Thornapple Lake As they arrived home the garage doors suddenly flew open to reveal a group of neighbors wishing them “Happy Anniversary” with refreshments of ice cream and cake. Many lovely gifts and cards were received with lots of good wishes for this papular couple Mr. Jerry Nagle and girls and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Haines and Pete of Hastings were Sunday P.M. visitors .of Mrs. Leta Nagle. Mrs. Stanley Graham and baby Travis came home Thursday Garvey - Rasey united from H.G.B. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kline and daughters from Long Island, N.Y. were Friday afternoon visitors of the Claud Van Blarcom’s and Stanley Graham’s. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Van Blarcom were hosts for 50 members of the Gorham family reunion Sunday. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Van Blarcom attended Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Graham’s Open House. Mr. and Mrs. Danny Cook and family were hosts Sunday to 41st annual Zemke reunion held in the Griswold Room. The relatives attending were from Ann Arbor, Brown City, Buffalo, N.Y., Ionia, Lansing, and Sebewaing. Misses Martha and Margreta drove to Sebewaing on Saturday to bring 80 year old William who is staying a few days. Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Carl Martens who passed away last weekend. Action Ads APARTMENT FOR RENT in Nashville. ’4 house, 2 bedroom, stove and refrigerator built in. Prefer one or no children, no pets. Deposits and references. $150 plus utilities. Ph. 852-0932, Nashville. YARD SALE: Thursday and Friday, August25and 26,9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dishes, clothing, dresses, coats (size 14-18), shoes, housewares, antiques, books, many other items. Hilda Baas, 404 Washington, Nashville. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for the beautiful cards and gifts on our 60th Wedding Anniversary. Rex & Myrtle Hampton Rex Ann Garvey and Dion Lyle Rasey were united in marriage July 16 at Nashville Baptist Church. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Garvey of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rasey of Nashville. Rev. Lester DeGroot per­ formed the double ring ceremony in the presence of 140 guests. Rex Ann was escorted to the altar by her parents. She wore a white floor length satin dress covered with chiffon. The bodice was lace trimmed with a ruffle. The sleeves were of sheer chiffon with cuffs of lace She wore a floor length veil with lace trim. The bride carried a trailing bouquet of yellow roses and white carnations garnished with lace and greens. Miss Brenda Harris of Ver­ montville was maid of honor. Linda Wolcott, Kathy Mater, Kathy Garvey, and Kris McIn­ tyre, all of Nashville, were bridesmaids. Duane Schantz of Nashville was best man. Don Rasey, Dennis Rasey, Danny Cook, and Action Ads BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726-0129. NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY Summer Hours will be 9 - 5:30 weekdays and closed on Saturday afternoons, (tfn) Bob Lacinski, Community Relations Manager, Jackson, reminds you: fur­ niture, dishes, collectibles and miscellaneous. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., August26,27 and 25. 5 miles south of Nashville on M-66 to Clover­ dale Rd., IV4 miles east LARGE "If anyone in your family is handicapped, you should look into these services”. We have a wide range of services that can help the physically impaired to communicate by telephone. For people with difficulties in hearing or speech, there are amplifying devices. For example: A telephone handset that allows adjustment of volume for hearing and another that permits amplification of speech. As an aid for those with speech loss, Michigan Bell has an artificial larynx And people with motion impairments should know about services such as easy-to-use card dialers, speakerphones, telephone headsets, and School-to-Home telephone service for studentsunable to attend class. If you think any of these services might help you or someone in your family to communicate more easily,just call your local Michigan Bell Business Office. Michigan Bell... people who enjoy serving people. Michigan Bell BARN SALE: SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) EARN $80.00 WEEKLY at home stuffing envelopes. Information: Rush 50 cents and stamped self­ addressed envelope: FINAN­ CIAL MIRACLES, P.O. Box 83, Belmont, Mich. 49306. (8-31) Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. Mike Shilton, all of Nashville, were groomsmen. Raymond and Jenny Wolcott, niece and nephews of the bride, were ring bearers. Amy Jo Rasey, niece of the groom, was flower girl. Ray and Charlene Garvey, brother and sister-in-law of the bride, were master and mistress of ceremony. The bride's mother wore a floor length gown with cape sleeves. The groom’s mother wore a gold flower print floor length gown. The couple is now residing at 1910 Clark Road in Woodland. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE ft MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVHLt PH, 3S2-999I ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITtD TO ATTtMDI EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (8T7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan CARPENTER AND MASONRY WORK WANTED. Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT PH. 726X1324 Vermontville, Michigan �MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL OFFERINGS — WINTER 1977 NASHVILLE VERMONTVILLE PHONE: (517) 852-9275 Director: Ernest H. Jacoby Superintendent: Carroll J. Wolff FEES* Tuition fees where so indicated do not cover the cost of texts and/or materials for courses. Adult HS Credit courses are FREE to those working toward a High School Diploma - Veterans also FREE. INSTRUCTORS Maple Valley Schools Community Education Department is currently accepting applications for employment as adult enrichment, credit and recreation instructors. Any people who feel qualified to teach please contact the CS Director at Jr.-Sr. High School • 852-9275. REFUNDS: Only before third class session on written request. Subjectto $1.00 admin, costs for processing. SENIOR CITIZENS: PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR: District citizens 65 years and older may take courses tuition free when class has a sufficient number of paying members to cover costs. To be announced later for the fall semester 1977. REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION • Participants are urged to PRE-REGISTER for classes by phoning 852-9275 weekdays (through August 26) 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Last week of August - I st two weeks of September) Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. REGISTRATION STARTS AUGUST 29, office hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. • 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.,/ Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. District members may register these hours at the Jr.-Sr. High School Office. Fees, when required, will be collected at the first class meeting or may be paid in advancd when registering. Minimum class size 8-10, average 12-15, maximum 25-30. Checks should be mode payable to Maple Valley Schools.** (unless otherwise noted). CREDIT COURSE LISTINGS (Adult High School Completion) COURSE DAY INSTRUCTOR LOCATION WEEKS TIME START Current Events U.S. History Typing English, Basic English, Advanced Ind. Study (Various) Government Mon. Mon. Mon. Tues. Tues. Thur. Thur. Sampson Ruohonen Rosin Wineman Staff , Jacoby Staff B-12-A A-5. 17 6:30-10:00 6:30-10:00 6:30-10:00 6:30-10:00 6:30-10:00 Open 6:30-10:00 Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. .. B-12 A-10 Library Conf. Rm. B-12-A r t7 17 17 17 Open 17 FEE 12, .1977 12,1977 12. 1977 13, 1977 13. 1977 15. 1977 15. 1977 POST-SECONDARY LISTINGS (Community College, University & College) KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE DAY Sociology 201 3 (cr/hr) Thur. LOCATION INSTRUCTOR WEEKS TIME START 14 7:00-10:00 . Sept. 8. 1977 * Checks should be made payable to Kellogg Community College. A-1 Staff (KCC) RECREATIONAL LISTINGS (Fun and Exercise) COURSE INSTRUCTOR DAY LOCATION WEEKS TIME START Area Churches (volleyball) Womens League (volleyball) . Mens League (volleyball) Boys Intramural Girls Intramural Young Adult League (Basketball) Square Dancing Clergy Staff Staff Staff Staff Staff Buds Duds Mon. Wed. Thur. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Kellogg \ Maplewood Kellogg Jr.-Sr. High Jr.-Sr. High Jr.-Sr. High . Kellogg Open Open Open Open Open Open Open 6:30-9:30 p.m. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 7:00-10:00 p.m. Morning as available Morning as available Morning as available 7:30-11:00 p.m. January 9, 1978 January 11, 1978 January 12,1978 Day Programs pre-empt Alt. Sat. nights LEISURE TIME LISTINGS (Enrichment, Hobby, Safety) Course INSTRUCTOR Cake Decorating (Begin) Goodenough Country Painting 1 Hokanson Home Repair (Plan, Build, Remodel) Taylor Kipp Welding & Machine Shop Goodenough Cake Decorating (Adv.) Prescott Ceramics (Adv.). Jacoby Knitting & Crocheting Gillaspie Square Dance Class Hokanson Country Painting II Cole Sew w/Stretch, Beginning Gibbons Woodworking Edwards Floral Arranging DAY ROOM Mon. Tue. Tue. Tue. Wed. Wed. Wed. Wed. Thur. Thur. Thur. Thur. B-9 B-13 Shop Shop B-9 B-14 B-10 Library B-13 B-10 Shop B-13 WEEKS 8 8 8 ’ 9 8 8 8 Open 8 8 8 t TIME FEE START 7*9. p.m. $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $1.50 epi $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Oct. 3, 1977 Oct. 4, 1977 Oct. 4, 1977 Oct. 4, 1977 Oct. 5, 1977 Oct. 5, 1977 Oct. 5, 1977 Open Oct. 6.1977 Oct. 6, 1977 Oct. 6, 1977 Oct. 6, 1977 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-9-p.m. NOTE: Minimum enrollees per class - 8 (plus Senior Citizens). Fees do not cover all materials or supplies cost. Some field trips may be arranged through instructor. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville Michigan, Wednesday August 24, 1977 — Page 8 West Michigan Fishing REPORT: Fishing in West Michigan is 120 ft. bottom. Large blue ' generally good to excellent and Chargers are best baits. PENTWATER Salmon are appears to be building toward the annual, major, fall spawning beginning to school up for nor­ runs, it is reported by West thern migration and fishing is Michigan Tourist Association. excellent, reports the chamber of Following are south-to-north commerce. Many charters are reports on fishing compiled today coming in early with limit catby the tourist association from ches of 10-20 fish per boat. Jcharter boat captains, sport Plugs and red Dodgers with black shops and chambers of com- flies have been best baits. Best depth has been 60-90 ft. down over merce: SOUTH HAVEN Lake 100-120 ft. of water. Jhe chamber host the Michigan Michigan anglers are taking a will mixed bag of Coho, Kings, Steelheader Tournament here Steelhead. Browns, and Lakers, August 26 and 27. LUDINGTON Tapiarac according to Capt. Fernan Gruber of Big Foot Charter Sports Fishing Dock reports “the Service. Best fishing has been in best fishing in 9 years” with 58 55 - 95 ft. of water. 25 - 55 ft. down. boats bringing in 416 fish. Coho, Warmer water has pushed the Brown trout, Steelhead, Lake Perch deeper, and fishermen trout, and big Chinook from 14-30 have to use longer anchor lines to lbs. made up the catch. The big lake seemed to be “solid fish” as be successful. GRAND HAVEN - The all areas and all depths reported chamber of commerce reports good fishing. Baits that are anglers are having good success working well are J-Plugs with fly for bass. pike, bluegills, specs and dodger combination, Nor­ and catfish on Grand river and its thport Nailers, Lucky Lures and bayous. In Lake Michigan, Krocodiles with a medium size salmon and Lake trout are good. Dodger. Ed Anderson of Pere Steelhead are fair to good and Marquette Sports Center reports perch and Brown trout fair. Best that warm-water fishing is ex­ fishing depth on the “big lake” is cellent with Smallmouth bass „ providing the “hottest” action. 40-60 ft. down, over 110-120. ft MUSKEGON - High winds kept Sucker minnows under bobbers most boats in shore over the have been best bait for Pike and weekend, but fishing here is very Muskie with best fishing near good and features a mixed bag of weed beds. Crappies and Chinook salmon, up to 31 lbs.; bluegills are down deep and Lake trout, to 15 lbs., and Coho biting: Recent rains have salmon. Rainbow, and Brown pumped up the oxygen in lakes trout, averaging 6 lbs., reports making all fish more active. Capt. Ben Seehock of the " ONEKAMA - Anglers here are Seahawk. Boats are experiencing taking all of the fish featured in “quite a few multifile hits.’’ Best the Lake Michigan sports fishers fishing is four miles out in Lake - Coho and Chinook salmon, Lak6 Michigan. 80-90 ft. down over a trout, Brown trout and Steelhead For all your insurance needs see .. The ALL-TOGETHER Team - and fishing is “super,” reports Capt Tom Van of Van’s Resort and Charter Service. Best action is straight off the city at 100-115 depths (with Browns coming 10 ft shallower) over a 100-150 ft. bottom. Large Dodgers and Squid flies, in green and black colors, are best baits. Portgage lake is good to very good for Brown, pike, bass add perch. TRAVERSE CITY - In Grand Traverse bay, anglers are cat­ ching Lake trout at 120 ft., Brown trout at 50-60 ft and Chinook at 90-100 ft., reports the chamber of commerce. J-Fli^s, green Squid, Northstar flies, and Rapalas have been best baits. In the Leland area, Lakers and Brown trout are being caught on Andy Reekers and J-Flies. Walleyes are biting in Silver and Long lakes. Bluegills are active on inland lakes. CHARLEVOIX Excellent fishing for Lake trout, 8-16 lbs., is reported by Capt. Lew Webb of Marine Charter Service. Lakers are deep, at 180 ft. depths over a 220 ft. plus bottom, and hitting blue and silver, chartreuse and yellow Fireplugs with beer can trolls. Anglers are also taking “quite a few” King salmon, running 20-30 lbs., at 60-180 ft. depths. Youth ralley at Nashville Baptist Church Aug. 27* A youth rally entitled “Coming Aljve for Jesus” featuring Jimmy DeYoung will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 at Nashville Baptist Church. The program will, begin at 7 p.rq, with a snack and fellowship time starting at 6:30 p.m. The Nashville Baptist Church Youth Choir will also be featured. DeYoung, a New York based evangelist reportedly “set them on fire” at Jerry Fallwell’s'Youth Rally in Lynchburg, Virginia. How to cut your doctor billsThe cost of treating a serious illness or accidental injury most often is unanticipated and always is unwanted. Often it is not in­ cluded in the family financial plan and often it presents an extra expense on top of an already tight budget. Like all other living expenses, the price of medical treatment has risen in recent years. But, says the American Medical Association, there are still a number of ways in which you can stretch your medical dollar and at the same time get stretch your medical dollar and at the same time get better protection for yourself and your family. Have a family doctor. He will keep a permanent record of your medical history, which may save duplicating many expensive and time-consuming tests. He will know your background and be better able to tell promptly if anything is wrong. Don’t wait too long. Many people try to save money on medical bills by not seeing the doctor until they are seriously ill. This not only defeats the purpose of preventive medicine, the only sound way to preserve your health, but it also is more ex­ pensive in the long run. Have regular checkups. Early detection obviously offers a better chance to control and cure disease. , to the doctor’s' dffice. House calls are not only more ex­ pensive, they also are less ef­ ficient. Without his office equipment and his trained staff, your physician cannot perform a complete examination. The doctor can give you better care, sooner’ and at less expense in his For Notices, News items, Want-Ads 945-9554 TODAY! Nonna Shance Stan Trumble Mary Trumble vwto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBustness. 178 s. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 Community events All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. | SCHOOL’S IN! I SPEEDING'S OUT! Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings Mich. Subscription rates $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY Barry County O.E.S. to meet Sept. 8 Barry County Association O.E.S. will be held at the Masonic Temple, Middleville, Thursday, Sept. 8, afternoon session starts at 3 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Price $4.00 per plate. Evening session at 7:30 p.m. If you plan to attend the dinner, please place reser­ vations with Bea Cutler, Phone 795-3604 by Thursday, Sept. 1st. All 1977r’78 officers will meet at the Middleville Masonic Temple on Sunday evening, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. for practice. office. Use the telephone. This not only saves money but also often makes good medical sense. A family'doctor who has examined you regularly can sometimes advise you over the phone about minor health problems. For anything that seems serious he will ask you to come to his office to be examined. Follow your doctor’s orders. If you refuse to follow the advice you solicit and pay for, you are throwing your money away. Buy health insurance. Health insurance is a bargain con­ sidering the shattering effects on the family finances that prolonged illness can have. Buy as much as you can afford but especailly protect yourself against the catastrophic ex­ penses of serious illness. Take allowable tax deductions. Doctor bills, hospital bills and drug costs not covered by in­ surance, and beyond a certain percentage of your income, may be claimed as deductions for tax purposes. DANCE Alus/c by "Bobby Jones & The Country Rebels" • Members & Guests • Food in the Kitchen Auto Service Center • • • • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS MAJOR OVERHAULS ELECTRICAL WORK BODY & BUMP SERVICE • BRAKES - GASOLINE • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p .m. - Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Sat., Aug. 27 9:3p-l:30 A.M.' • TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS Carl's Super Market | Use your Mob? Credit Card or Mich. Bank Americard BY TRAINED MECHANICS' Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph.]726-0569 �The Maple Volley New*. NethviNe Michigan. Wodn.idoy August 24. 1977 - Page 9 $ i;K Historical Society of Michigan to meet in Holland, September 15,16 and 17 The Historical Society of Michigan will hold its 103rd annual meeting in Holland September 15, 16, and 17. Michigan’s ethnic heritage is this year’s theme. Headquarters for the 1977 annual meeting will be Point West, a resort located between Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. Registration is scheduled for late Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, September 15 and 16. Friday’s sessions include discussions of the Implications of 19th Century Dutch Immigration, moderated by Frances X. Blouin of the Bentley Historical Library, The University of Michigan; Ethnic History and the Com­ munity Museum, chaired by Michael J. Smith, Chief of Museum Programs, Michigan History Division; and a slide-tape presentation of the Germans in Kalamazoo: A Community Case Study with" comments by Dr. ,Elizabeth M. Mayer, Kalamazoo College. Saturday’s breakfast talk, Touring Historic Holland, by Willard C. Wichers, President of the Netherlands Museum, precedes a morning of tours to the Netherlands Musuem, a wooden shoe factory, and Wind­ mill Island, an unusual city park 'w^ w^ ■iNS&! '*£w kStSwu ta ag 'Si'S* Whafs * lutite cooking in Michigan r R ^i > >* H»| pn»«ltaht®i!i! ' ID)ID)f([® f([®I I *■ [ffiUN/ttfeWl j | k, taj! „ by Carl B. Olson Michigan Dept, of Agriculture Itt Stfegipn jfc | ’■ featuring a 200-year-old working windmill brought from the Netherlands. A guided tour of historic Holland is available in the afternoon. A special highlight following the Past President’s banquet on Friday night is the Clarence M. Burton Memorial Lecture. In 1957, as a result of a generous grant by the Burton Foundation, the Historical Society of Michigan inaugurated the Clarence M. Burton Memorial Lecture in honor of the Detroit historian, founder of the Burton Historical Collection, and past president of the Society. Since that time outstanding scholars have been invited to address the annual meetings. Dr. Jan Willem Schulte Nordholt will deliver the 1977 Burton Lecture entitled, ’’Dutch American Relations During the Revolutionary Era.” Dr. Schulte Nordholt is the only professor of American History in the Kingdom of The Netherlands, occupying a chair at the University of Leiden, which was founded by William of Orange in the year 1575. During World War II, Dr. Schulte Nordholt was a political prisoner in Germany for a year, but was returned safely. A special feature of Saturday’s program will be the presentation of the Society’s 1977 Awards of Merit. The awards program, was created to recognize persons and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the understanding and appreciation of state and local history in Michigan. Among last year’s winners was Bruce Catton, voted Civil War historian and PulitzerPrize winning author from Benzonia. In addition to Holland’s Klompen Dancers, another en­ tertainment attraction will ex­ plore Michigan’s folk music traditions. Robert Fleck, director of the Save the Last Dance film project, will discuss and perform folk dance music brought to Michigan by early European settlers. Fleck plays the fiddle and the dulcimer and has spent a major portion of the past two years making films in an effort to preserve folk dance music in the state. Persons wishing to attend the annual meeting can send for a detailed program and registration form. Deadline for advance registration is Thur­ sday, September 1. Direct inquiries to the Historical Society of Michigan, 2117 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, MI. 48104. With the start of another school year approaching, many parents are considering major meat purchases for the freezer. If you’re one of these, officials of the Michigan Department of Agriculture's Food Inspection division have some important reminders. Major considerations before you do any buying for a freezer should be cost and what your family likes in the way of meat cuts. As far as cost, be aware of the Michigan law that regulates the advertising and sale of bulk meats. The law says the seller must give you a written statement specifying the initial weight of the carcass or primal cut purchased. He must also put down the type of animal or carcass section, such as loin, rib or chuck, and he must give you an estimate of the price per pound of the final weight after cutting loss, including the charge for packaging and freezing. Also, if the seller cuts the meat, the statement must show the weight of each cut. All prices advertised by the seller must include the estimated net price per pound, including all cost- of the delivered product. That’s the cost consideration. As for preference, a side of beef includes a variety of cuts, ranging from steaks and roasts to ground beef, stew meat and soup bones. Be ready to fix the entire assortment to please the family. Remember, too, that some cuts come in greater quantity so plan your menus in such a way as to not bore everyone with, say, 10 days of beef stew. An excellent booklet on buying beef for the freezer is now available. It has wrapping tips, a beef chart, freezing information and much more. For your free copy, just write “Freezer Beef,” Michigan Beef Industry Com­ mission, 805 Stoddard Building, Lansing 48933. It’s really a great guide. W|BJKI.b||| i foitaiiM < Party Chicken Divan win! BE lIMfM1 j.. I । IttafryW For something a little special for a Sunday dinner gettogether, why not try making this delicious tasting party chicken divan. It is not only economical but very nutritious well. Here is the recipe as developed in the Maggi Test Kitchens. CHICKEN DIVAN One 3-oz. can chopped 6 chicken cutlets mushrooms, drained 1 tablespoon Maggi 2 tablespoons Maggi Seasoning Seasoning Two 10-oz. pkgs, frozen broccoli Vi cup vegetable oil spears, thawed and drained Vi cup butter One 8-oz. pkg. refrigerator Vi cup unsifted flour crescent dinner rolls V2 teaspoon white pepper 1 egg ' 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon Maggi Seasoning Vi cup Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 375°F. Pound chicken cutlets to a thickness of Vi”: brush cutlets with 1 tablespoon Maggi Seasoning. In large skillet, heat oil, saute chicken cutlets until golden brown on both sides; set aside. In medium saucepan, melt butter; blend in flour and pepper. Gradually stir in milk, cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens. Blend in Parmesan cheese, mushrooms and Maggi Seasoning; set aside. Arrange broccoli in a lightly greased 13" x 9" x 2" shallow baking dish; place chicken cutlets-over broccoli. Pour sauce evenly over'chicken and broccoli. Unroll crescent rolls and cut flat triangles in half; arrange around edge of casserole. Place remaining triangles in desired arrangement in cehter of casserole*. In small measuring cup, beat egg with 1 tablespoon Maggi Seasoning. Baste cres­ cent rolls with egg mixture. TIME: 10-13 minutes. BAKE at: 375’F. Makes: 6 servings. •NOTE: If less crust is desired, divide crescent rolls in half and use remaining half as dinner rolls. Americans will use about twice as much paper and wood in the year 2000 as they use today—over a ton a year per person. To meet the demand, concerned young people 9-19 in the national 4-H forestry program are thinking about the future of America s forests and doing something about it. Encouraged by International Paper Company, 4-H ers learn practical forest management skills under the supervision of the Cooperative Extension Service. Reach over 3,200 area homes with a 'wantad' in the Maple Valley NOws. Turn those unwanted, unused items into CASH. Phone TODAY! Call 945*9554 and place your 'wantads', news items and display advertising, house to house in ‘The Valley'. summ^JRY i flG/ T ROTO-TILLERS... While they last LIMITED QUANTITY LEFT 2 H.P. Atlas w""7V 160'^ '^ 3 H.P. Sentry Was *256” 5 H.P. Sentry Was ’321” Nashville Hardware Ph:852-0713 lust ’215 o„/> ’267 105 N. MAIN NASHVILLE (Formerly Makers ’ I.G.A. Location) HOURS: 8:30 -5:30 Monday - Saturday SAME TRACTORS (pronounced Sah-Me) 2 and 4 wheel drive models • • • • • • • • • • • • • Air-cooled, direct-injection diesel engines Available In the 32 to 115 PTO Hp range Standardized parts for 2-3-4-S-6 cylinder models Nortn American parts distribution center located in Wisconsin 2-Year or 3,000 hour warranty Planetary drive (front & rear on 4 WD Models) Wet disc brakes Power steering 3-Point linkage with stabilizers Over-lapping gear ranges 4-Wheel drive is integrally designed (It is not an attachment) Does not “free-wheel'' when going down an incline (Especially important when you have a load) And there’s more Bellevue Equipment Co 203 W. Capital Ave, Bellevue Call...(616) 763-3246 �The Mople Valley News. Nashville Michigan. Wednesday August 24. 1977 — Page 10 Continued from front— THE WINDS OF LOVE by Agnes Turnbull; SWIMMING MAN Ten more records have been BURNING by Terrence received from the Rockefeller Kilpatrick; CALL HOME THE Foundation, bringing the total to HEART by Jessica Stirling; 50 received so far. This is half of HOLD ME UP A LITTLE Chances are you may be the records to be received as part somewhat amazed to discover of a grant of 100 records forming LONGER, LORD by Marjorie just how busy, productive and an anthology of American Music. Holmes; YUKON GOLD by enterprising the honeybee is If you haven’t looked these William. Blackenship; KING OF when you see some of the records over and taken some of THE ROAD by Richard Petty; exhibits, demonstrations and PARSON’S HOUSE by Elizabeth them home to enjoy, you are in displays at the Honey Festival, Cadell; THE TINFISH RUN by for a real treat when you do so. September 8-11, Chesaning. Ronald Bassett; THE LONELY Other goings-on will include a We are very fortunate to have FURROW by Norah Lofts; and had these records made available country western show, parade of THE LAST MOVEMENT by Joan horseshoe pitching to us. bands,, Aiken. New books now in circulation at tournament and championship tractor pull. Campers are the library are: Collectors Encyclopedia of welcome and will enjoy the facilities of beautiful Showboat Fiesta, Harlequin and Riviera Ware by Sharon Huxford; Park. Farm tours, auctions, a car- ANTIQUE CLOCKS WITH nival, variety shows and barn CURRENT VALUES; CAR­ dance are a few of the things to do NIVAL GLASS WITH CURRENT at the Potato' Festival, Sep- VALUES; DOLLS WITH tember 9-11, at Edmore. CURRENT VALUES; CUT Still in the vein of touting GLASS WITH CURRENT Michigan products, the Grape VALUES; EATING WELL FOR and Wine Festival, September 16- NEXT TO NOTHING by Ceil 18, at Paw Paw. This year’s COLLECTORS ENfestivities will be held at the Van Cyer; OF Buren Youth Fairgrounds, 10 CYCLOPEDIA miles west of Paw Paw, with DEPRESSION GLASS; FLEA For 2’/a to 5 year old in more of everything on the three- MARKET TRADER by Steve a licensed home. DECORATING day agenda. Festival favorites Quartermous; Supervised play & FOR MODERN LIVING by Gerd are the grape stomping contests and winery tours, but there will Hatje; OUR ENDANGERED learn activities. also be hot air balloon ascen­ HEARING by Richard Carmen; sions; musical-variety shows, ARCHER’S DIGEST by Jack arts and crafts and much, much Lewis; START LOVING by more. Colleen Townsend Evans; THE „ “Yesterday” is the theme of IMPOSTER by Helen McCloy; several popular annual hap­ penings this month such as: Frontier Days at Charlotte, September 7-11; the Historic Homes' Tour, Marshall, the Old Car Festival, Greenfield Village, In selecting a monument Dearborn and the Bluegrass dr marker for the grave Festival at Wheatland, all taking site, it is well to check place September 10-11. And, the with cemetery officials before­ Folk Life Festival, September 17­ 18, Charlton Park, Hastings hand to learn about any where you’ll see demonstrations restrictions in sike or style. of broom making, spinning, A family monument may be weaving, log hewing, churning selected marking two or more and bread baking plus many adjoining graves. In this more of the crafts and chores of early America. case, when future burials are For those who like to parmade, the pertinent date in ticipate in off-beat or unusual matching lettering is inscribed type celebrations, you might try on the same monument. the Carry Nation Festival at Holly, September 10-11. The event commemorates an in­ famous visit that the battling prohibitionist made to Holly in FUNERAL HOMES 1908 with parade, pageant and two days of old fashion fun. Nashville — Vermontville On the sports scene, Midland, **•***$• Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 Michigan has the honor of hosting the ASA Major Men’s National Fastpitch Softball Tournament, September 9-11. The 20 best fastpitch teams in the country will be competing for the national title. The thirty-mne games will be held in Midland’s Currie Stadium and there is, of course, an admission charge. The fair list for the month shows: The Community Fair, Saline, September 6-10; Allegan County Fair, Allegan, September Here’s a family vacation which of us got a mite wet, arid the gals did 9-17; Saginaw Fair, Saginaw, most of you haven’t thought of. a little screaming. But the whole trip I said “ family ” because it ’ s an was safer than crossing a busy city September 10-17; St. Joseph exciting jaunt for the kids, offers street. Ifyou'd add a little spray to a County Grange Fair, Centreville, enough relaxation for adults who get rollercoaster ride arid stretch it out September 18-24; County Harvest tired of keeping up, and is priced for a few miles, you’d have the genFestival, Marquette, September within budget reach of dum near all eral idea. 22-24; and the County Fair at ofus. z Nights were spent nestled in a Hillsdale, September 25-October I'm talking about a whitewater sleeping bag, watching a flickering float trip on one of our western camp fire, and listening to a lone­ 1. rivers. some coyote or two. Accommoda­ Skimming 'the - potpourri of Outfitter A. C. Ekker, met our tions are first class. other Michigan events for Sep­ group in Grand Junction, Colorado, The same situation applies to (he tember, there’s the Michigan and transported-us by private air- grub on this trip. When we rolled out Horse Show at the Fairgrounds, craft to a put-in spot on the nearby of our sleeping bags in the morning Green River. With me was a fellow there was a big cowboy breakfast Detroit, September 16-17; Coho writer who knows more about waiting for us. Lunch was a salad Festival, September 16-18, fishin' than I do, and a couple of and sandwich affair on a sand bar Honor; the Four Flags Apple Braniff airline executives who furthurdownstream. DinnerfeaFestival, Niles, September 22-25; shared our taste for wilderness ad­ tured hors d'ouvres, steaks grilled Tulip City Gem and Mineral venture. With our wives rounding over the fire, and wine. In between Show, Holland, September ?3-24; out the party, we had a family sized there was all the beerand soft drinks group of eight. a feller could drink. and the Oktoberfest September The scenery on this float would At a spot called Rock Creek we 28-October 2, Big Rapids. boarded two large inflated rafts and make the average banker aspire to A copy of the Michigan spent the next three days floating be a poet, and frequent stops offer Calendar of Travel Events is free down this stream to the town of an opportunity to view Indian rock for the asking from the Travel Green River. On the way we had a paintings, and historical sites made number of experiences which will famous by such desperados as Bureau, Michigan Department of make rthis one of the most memo­ Butch Cassidy and his Sundance Commerce, Box 30226, Lansing, rable adventures of my life. Kid sidekick-. There is trout fishing 48909. and the days grow short The days of September may get shorter on daylight hows, but they're still long on things to see and do in Michigan. For verification, check the Michigan Calendar of Travel Events, available, on request, from the Travel Bureau,, Michigan Department of Cotrimerce, Box 30226. Lansing, 48909. Some folks may call it “kooky", but the thousands and thousands who have participated in the Mackinac Bridge Walk call it a ball. It's an annual Labor Day event (September 5), and. everyone is invited to join the hike from St. Ignace across the majestic “Mighty Mac” to Mackinaw City. In conjunction with the Bridge Walk. St. Ignace holds its annual “Black Gown Tree” Pageant. The musical-dramatic Pageant commemorates the founding of the city and the greatness of Father Jacquest Marquette, its founder. Some other things to consider for a super Labor Day weekend are: The Buick Open Golf Tournament, September 1-4, Flint; the Chippewa County 4-HFFA Fair, Kinross and the Oceana County Fair, Hart, both September 1-5; Dickinson County Fair, September2-5, Norway; the Festival, Michigan Bean Fairgrove, Boyne Country Invitation Golf Tournament, Boyne Highlands and the World Championship Rodeo, Sparta, all scheduled for September 3-5.. The Sparta Rodeo is an in- ternational sanctioned event inaugurated by a pageantry of horses and riders, music and the rodeo queen. Events include bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, feature acts and a variety of other thrilling action. Business For Sale By Owner Service Station, Garage, and Grocery Store, with two bedroom home. Will finance. LOCATED: On M-43, 7 miles N.E. of Hastings. Only business in Carlton Center. For appointment call: (616) 945-5621 School Opens Monday Aug. 29 please drive carefully! Child Care Call Jill Booher 726-1066 'Vcqt- it can add dollars to your milk check Number 1569 produced 22,673 pounds of milk and 757 pounds of butterfat in 305 days on twice daily milk­ ing. This record was made in her second lactation which she started at two years, eleven months. The amount of milk she produced is important. But why she produced a given amount of milk is even more important. That’s because Number 1569 is one of130 Holsteins with unique jobs: testing milking rations at the Purina Dairy Research Center. If 1569 and her herdmates perform particularly well on a test ration, it will become a Purina milking ration, available through us . . . your Purina dealer. Studies with cows like Number 1569 help Purina build per­ formance rations ... rations that can help you make money at low feeding cost. Call or drop in. Let us recommend a Purina milkihg ration to fit your herd, your roughages—and your future. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 MOW PURINA CHOWS Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads “Running the rapids” is the fea­ tured attraction of a trip like this, and with a big rapid around almost every bend there is no shortage of whitewater thrills. In this part of the country the canyons are deep, and t walls shoulder the force of the river into plunging chutes which tossed our unsinkable craft around like ping pong balls in an air tunnel. All the big boulders and sheer rock in the feeder streams, and all the cat­ fish a man can catch in the main river. But one of the most attractive fea­ tures of this adventure is the price. For example, Outlaw Trails offers an all-inclusive two-day trip for only $95 per person. A five-day float is priced at $285. Both packages in in-­ clude everything but your toothbhish. �finest in ... 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Zax A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 104 No. 16, Wednesday, August31, 1977 School board ratifies teacher contract At a special meeting of the accepted from David Ramsey, Maple Valley Board of Education fifth grade teacher at Kellogg; held Monday,' August 22, the Kristin Gray, kindergarten board members approved a new teacher at Fuller St.; Joseph contractual agreement with the Bogar, social studies teacher at Maple Valley Education the Jr.-Sr. High School; and Association. The general salary Marie Fager as teacher aide at schedule and health insurance the Kellogg Elementary program is for a period of one Building. year. Board members Robert approved for the seven school Dormer and Charles Viele were administrators. Central office administrators, C. Wolff and Tom not present at the meeting. The basic salary schedule lists Mateer, are on twelve month a beginning bachelor’s degree contracts along with Jr.-Sr. High schedule of $9,500 with a School principal, Burr Harmaximum bachelor’s degree tenburg, and community school Ernest Jacoby. amount of $15,911 during the director, twelfth year of teaching. The Assistant Jr.-Sr. High School beginning bachelor’s plus 20 principal, Larry Lenz, and semester hours is $9,80'0 with a elementary principals, Howard maximum of $16,412. The beginning Master’s degree schedule is $10,200 with a maximum of $17,087, and the beginning Master’s plus 20 The Maple Valley football team semester hours schedule is has been hard at work for two $10,600 with a maximum of weeks now preparing for the 1977 $17,752, The hiedical- campaign. Thirty four hospitalization program will prospective varsity football continue through the Michigan candidates are now preparing for Education Special Services the season which begins with a Program. The school district will home game’against Caledonia on provide the teachers a delta September 9 at 7:30. dental program (,plan B) There will be a ‘’Meat The through the Michigan Education Team night”, sponsored by the Special Services Program at an Maple Valley Boosters Club, estimated cost of $15,700 per year which will involve all fall sports for the ninety three staff mem­ participants. The event will begin bers. Basic salary increases for at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August teaching personnel represent 30. Anyone interested in any. of approximately 8 percent with the the fall sports or the participants general increase including the is invited to attend. insurance .program being an This week will also feature a estimated 9.3 percent which can football scrimmage between vary somewhat depending upon Maple Valley, Portland St. Pats, the insurance coverage selected and Lansing Catholic Central. by various staff members and The scrimmage will begin at 4:30 changes in degree status. p.m. and will be held at Lansing Letters of resignation were Catholic Central on Thursday, September 1. Maple Valley has 13 returning letter winners with three first year seniors and 18 juniors from last year’s Junior Varsity team. Yost and Bill Christensen, con­ tracts begin August 15, 1977 through June 16, 1978. The average percentage increase for administrators was six percent with a range of 4.4 percent for C. Wolff to 9.2 percent for Larry Lenz. Salaries for the 1977-78 school year list Ernest Jacoby $18,950; Larry Lenz-$19,000; Bill Christensen $21,150; Howard Yost - $20,750; Burr Hartenburg $22,500; Carroll Wolff - $31,875; and Tom Mateer $25,300. General insurance program continues the same as in the past school year through the Michigan Education Special Services Program. Maple Valley Lions football team Nashville awarded Pedestrian Safety Citation George Frith (right) Nashv.ille Village president, presents the Pedestrian. Safety Citation to Nashville Police Chief Kendal Wilcox (left) and officer Gene Koetje in recognition for the community's record of no pedestrian deaths during the past four years. The honor was awarded to the village from the American Automobile Association and the Automobile Club of Michigan. (Maple Valley News Photo) Members of the Varisty foot­ ball team are: Pete Benton, flanker; Jim Horn, quarterback; Doug Hansbarger, back; Robin Pen­ dell, end; Scott Decker, tackle; Mike Yost, tadkle; Kirby Wilmore, guard; Bo Erwin, end; Mike Hamilton, back; Tim Bard, tackle; Chuck Reid, back; Randy Vassecnia, tackle; Mike Durant, back; Hal Ferguson, end; Larry Thomas, back; Andy Joostberns, tackle; Ken Hansbarger, end; Jeff Schutte, tackle; Steve Augustine, quarterback; Brad Carpenter, end; LeRoy Bursley, end; Ed Reid, guard; Nolan Goodner, guard; David Toman, tackle; Bill Maker, center; Kevin Kilpatrick, guard; Dennis Cook, center; David Cook, tackle; Quentin Ward, back; Milton Thompson, end; Darrell Clements,- back; Kent Mac­ Donald, tackle; David Wells, back; Brent Powell, guard; and John Travoli, back. Dan Watson is head coach and Steve MacDonald is assistant. Honoring the working people of our Nation . . . Denise Fassett wins BIG at State Horse Show Denise Fassett and her horse, "Texas Sam”, won a gold medal and grand champion in the fitting and showmanship class and a bronze medal in horsemanship at the state 4-H horse show at Michigan State University Tuesday, Aug. 23. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Fassett of Route 5, Charlotte. About 500 horses and riders between the ages of 12-1.8 from all over Michigan participated in the show. Denise is a member of the Maple Valley Riders 4-H Club and is a senior at Maple Valley Highschool. (Maple Valley News Photo) of our National Economy We salute, thek • : . e .freat nation. We tekeprTde in hc.K»,^ ^*?he millions df men and women who work everyday in business, industry, government and agriculture. Remember them September 5,1977 'Labor Day'. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday August 31, 1977 -- Page 2 Drivers are encouraged to be careful and obey the rules around school busesEven though school buses have proven to be a reliable and safe, method of travel, the traffic safety dangers involved in transporting one million students 125 million miles this school year in Michigan are considerable, according to Automobile Club of Michigan. “Since school-aged children are unpredictable and impulsive, it is important that motorists be extra > alert, expecially for the 160,000 students starting kin­ dergarten this September,” said Arthur C. Gibson, Auto Club’s Safety and Traffic Engineering manager. “About 40 percent of the state’s 2.5 million students in grades kindergarten through 12 ride buses to class,” pointed out Gibson, who urged motorists, including school bus drivers, to drive cautiously and reduce their speed in school areas. Through its “School’s Open­ Drive Carefully” campaign, now in its 31st year, Auto Club promotes the importance of traffic safety to motorists, parents and students during the school year. “It is essential that those three groups take the necessary safety steps to help Michigan cut down on traffic deaths and injuries involving school-aged children,” Gibson stated. In the 1976-77 school year, five youngsters lost their lives in busrelated accidents, an increase of two deaths over the previous year. Another 72 school-aged pedestrians (aged 5 to 14 years) were killed last year-many of them while walking to and from school. “Many of these deaths occured because students were unaware of the danger of crossing streets to and from school and because motorists were inattentive or driving too fast for conditions,” Gibson explained. Auto Club warned that rear-end collisions occur too frequently because drivers realize too late that vehicles in front of them have stopped for school buses. “The presence of a school bus should be a warning to motorists that traffic may come to a stop and they should be prepared to take similar action,” Gibson said. He recalled one tragic accident in which a 6-year-old youngster was killed last year when he crossed in front of a school bus and was struck by a car that failed to stop for the flashing red lights of the bus. Auto Club suggests that parents teach children these simple rules Jor riding the bus or walking to school: ..Walk only on the sidewaljf. If there is none, walk facing traffic on the shoulder of the road. ..Watch for turning cars and never cross between parked vechicles. ..Leave home in plenty of time to arrive at the bus stop and stay well off the roadway while waiting to be picked up. ..Remain seated while the bus is moving and keep hands and arms inside at all times. ..After leaving the bus, walk at least 10 steps ahead of it before crossing the road, waiting for the driver to signal it is safe. Never cross at the back of the bus. Motorists are reminded to be extra cautious When seeing a bus in the distance since children running to catch it sometimes forget to look before crossing roadways. Drivers also should stop at least 10 feet in front or in back of a bus when it is picking up or dropping off children on any road without barriers or dividers between lanes. That is a state law. Serving our Country The Ray Overholt Singers Will be appearing at 10 p.m. Sunday, September 4,1977 at the Nashville Assembly of God — everyone welcome — Fix Up Caulking • Step Ladders Heat Tapes & Pipe Wrap Roof Coating Plastic Sheets and much much more! NashviU ej; Hardware (Formerly Makers I.G.A. Location) Ph:852-0713 : - HOURS: 8:30 -5:30 Monday - Saturday SCHOOL'S OPEN...Since one million youngsters will be returning to classes this September by school bus, safety patroller Frank Audio of Dearborn urges motorists to be extra alert. When school buses are boarding or unloading children, such as the three students shown here, Automobile Club of Michigan reminds motorists to stop at least 10 feet in front or in back of the bus. During the 1976­ 77 school year in Michigan, five youngsters died in bus-related accidents, two more than the previous year, and 72 school-aged pedestrians were killed. Children unaccustomed to the dangers of crossing streets and motorists who were inattentive or driving too fast for conditions caused many of the deaths. Fall acreage down slightly- SAN ANTONIO Airman David R. Kalnbach, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Kalnbach of 8270 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville, has been assigned to Chanute AFB, Ill., after com­ pleting Air Force basic training. During the six weeks at Lackland AFB, Tex., the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special instruction in human relations. Completion of this training earned the in­ dividual credits towards an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Airman Kalnbach will now receive specialized training in the aircraft, equipment main­ tenance field. The airman is a 1977 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Vermontville, Mich., and received a certificate in auto mechanics from Lansing (Mich.) Community College. Ft. Riley, Kan. (AHTNC)Army Specialist Four Rosemary A. Maddy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Nash, 514 S. Main St., Nashville, Mich., recently was named Soldier of the Month for the 701st Maintenance Bat­ talion, 1st Infantry Division, Ft. Riley, Kan. She was selected for her knowledge of military subjects and current events, outstanding military bearing, sound technical knowledge of her job, fidelity-and performance of assigned duties. Spec. Maddy entered the Army in 1975 and is an’ armament repair specialist with the bat­ talion. She is a 1975 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Her husband. Steven, lives in Junction City. Kan. MICHIGAN: The fall crop potato acreage for harvest is placed at 33,000 acres, 3 percent less than last year, according to the Michigan Crop Reporting Service. This quantity is 1,000 less acres than dug last year, but 4,000 more than harvested in 1975. Light rainfall has caused growers to make full use of irrigation equipment, however, recent rains in Montcalm county were helpful. A suminer potato crop of 1.4 million cwt. (hundredweight) is now forecast, 12 percent more than produced last year and 3 percent larger than the 1975 crop. Harvesting of a good quality crop started about mid-July. UNITED STATES: The Nation’s fall crop acreage for harvest, 1.15 million acres, is up one percent from last year and 10 percent larger than in 1975. In the 8 Eastern States, acreage for harvest is up 6 percent from 1976. The 8 Central States increased acreage for harvest by 9 percent, but the Western States cut their acreage 5 percent below last Continued page 5- NOTICE To all Auto-owners Policy Holders, For local billing & service on your Insurance call Trumble Agency 726-0634 Vermontville Back To School Supplies • Pocket Metric Converters • Scripto Lead Pencils • Papermate Pens W™ AiiTif id Folders • Clipboards Typing Paper Notebooks ’ . . AND MUCH MORE if; \ A Simon Pharm_acy JOHN SIMON, R,. Ph. Ph.852-0845 Nashville. Michigan Emergency Ph.852-9787 x �MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL OFFERINGS WINTER 1977 NASHVILLE —VERMONTVILLE PHONE: (517) 852-9275 Director: Ernest H. Jacoby Superintendent: Carroll J. Wolff FEES* Tuition fees where so indicated do not cover the cost of texts and/or materials for courses. Adult HS Credit courses are FREE to those working toward a High School Diploma - Veterans also FREE. INSTRUCTORS Maple Valley Schools Community Education Department is currently accepting applications for employment as adult enrichment, credit and recreation instructors. Any people who feel qualified to teach please contact the CS Director at Jr.-Sr. High School - 852*9275. REFUNDS: Only before third class session on written request. Subject to $1.00 admin, costs for processing. SENIOR CITIZENS: PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR: District citizens 65 years and older may take courses tuition free when class has a sufficient number of paying members to cover costs. To be announced later for the fall semester 1977. REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION - Participants are urged to PRE-REGISTER for classes by phoning 852-9275 weekdays (through August 26) 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Last week of August - 1 st two weeks of September) Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. REGISTRATION STARTS AUGUST 29, office hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. / Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. District members may register these hours at the Jr.-Sr. High School Office. Fees, when required, will be collected at the first class meeting or may be paid in advance when registering. Minimum class size 8-10, average 12-15, maximum 25-30. Checks should be made payable to Maple Valley Schools. * * (unless otherwise noted). CREDIT COURSE LISTINGS (Adult High School Completion) COURSE DAY INSTRUCTOR LOCATION WEEKS TIME START Current Events U.S. History Typing English, Basic English, Advanced Ind. Study (Various) Government Mon. Mon. Mon. Tues. Tues. Thur. Thur. Sampson Ruohonen Rosin Wineman Staff Jacoby Staff B-12-A A-5 B-12 A-10 Library Conf. Rm. B-12-A 17 17 17 17 17 Open 17 6:30-10:00 6:30-10:00 6:30-10:00 6:30-10:00 6:30-10:00 Open 6:30-10:00 Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 12, 12, 12, 13, 13, 15, 15, FEE 1977 1977 1977 1977 1977 1977 1977 POST-SECONDARY LISTINGS (Community College, University & College) KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE DAY Tfyjr. Sociology 201 3 (cr/hr) INSTRUCTOR LOCATION Staff (KCC) A-l START TIME WEEKS 14 Sept. 8, 1977 7:00-10:00 * Checks should be made payable to Kellogg Community College. RECREATIONAL LISTINGS (F un and Exercise) COURSE INSTRUCTOR DAY LOCATION WEEKS TIME START Area Churches (volleyball) Womens League (volleyball) Mens League (volleyball) Boys Intramural Girls Intramural Young Adult League (Basketball) Square Dancing Clergy Staff Staff Staff Staff Staff Buds Duds Mon. Wed. Thur. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Kellogg Maplewood Kellogg Jr.-Sr. High Jr.-Sr. High Jr.-Sr. High Kellogg Open Open Open Open Open Open Open 6:30-9:30 p.m. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 7:00-10:00 p.m. Morning as available Morning as available Morning as available 7:30-11:00 p.nrf. January 9,1978 January 11,1978 January 12, 1978 Day Programs pre-empt Alt. Sat. nights LEISURE TIME LISTINGS (Enrichment, Hobby, Safety) COURSE INSTRUCTOR DAY ROOM WEEKS TIME FEE START Cake Decorating (Begin) Country Painting 1 Home Repair (Plan, Build, Remodel) Welding & Machine Shop Cake Decorating (Adv.) Ceramics (Adv.) Knitting & Crocheting Square Dance Class Country Painting II Sew w/Stretch, Beginning Woodworking Floral Arranging Goodenough Hokanson Taylor Kipp Goodenough Prescott Jacoby Gillaspie Hokanson Cole Gibbons Edwards Mon. Tue. Tue. Tue. Wed. Wed. Wed, Wed. Thur. Thur. Thur. Thur. B-9 B-13 Shop Shop B-9 B-14 B-10 Library B-13 B-10 Shop B-13 8 8 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $1.50/cpl $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 . Oct. 3, Oct. 4, Oct. 4, Oct. 4, Oct. 5, Oct. 5, Oct. 5, Open Oct. 6. Oct. 6, Oct. 6, Oct. 6, 2 8 8 8 8 Open 8 8 8 8 NOTE: Minimum enrollees per class * 8 (plus Senior Citizens). Fees do not cover all materials or supplies cost. Some field trips may be arranged through instructor. 1977 1977 1977 1977 1977 1977 1977 1977 1977 1977 1977 �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday August 31. 1977 -- Page 4 Nash terms State Police proposal “ludicrous Cranson-Lautzenheiser to be united Mr. and Mrs. Everett Cranson Rosemary is a 1976 graduate of of rural Vermontville announce Maple Valley high school and the engagement of their Doug is a 1975 graduate of daughter, Rosemary, to Douglas Charlotte high school. A. Lautzenheiser, son of Mr. and The wedding is being planned Mrs. Lewis N. Lautzenheiser of for October 15. Charlotte. NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY PENNY SUPPER Sat., September 3 Smorgasbord - beef stew, scalloped potatoes and ham, and meatballs. Serving 5 p.m.-7 p.m. chUdrJ^’ij.». Big Brothers-Sisters to sponsor golf outing Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Southcentral Michigan will sponsore its Third Annual “Captains Choice” Golf Tour­ nament on September 17th, 1977, beginning at 9 a.m. For the third year, Keith Ronan’s Alwyn Downs Golf Course on South Kalamazoo Ave., Marshall, Michigan-will be the tournament site, and a donation of $6.00 is requested. All proceeds will be going to the Big Brothers-Big Sisters. Program. Trophies for the first, second and third place teams, low gross score and low net score, will be awarded. Other special events will take place during the one day tournament and prizes will be presented at days end. For cart and tee-off reser­ vations; call 964-7117, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The public is invited. Due to the LABOR DAY Weekend all news and advertising should be in our office by Saturday at 3 p.m. for that week's issue, Thank You- PUBLIC INVITED State Representative Ernest Nash (R-Dimondale) today termed a proposal by State Senator David Holmes (DDetroit) to dismantle the State Police is ludicrous. Holmes proposed Thursday that the State Police he assigned to highway patrol duties only and scatter the various functions performed by the agency to other state departments? He also proposed that the State Police authority to conduct criminal investigations and make criminal arrests be abolished. Nash said if the Holmes proposal ever comes about it would be disastrous to the people of the State of Michigan. “Michigan has the finest state police organization in all 50 states. It is acclaimed by the other police agencies throughout the United States as being number one. “We have one of the best crime labs in the world. The people of the State of Michigan, through public opinion polls, have for several years acclaimed the state police to be number one as far as they were concerned,” Nash said. Nash, a former member of the Michigan State Police force, said he feels the people receive more for their tax dollar from the state police than any other agency in state government. “So, when an elected official who has been around as long as Senator Holmes has and one who is in the powerful position he is in so See UsFor... Professional Hair Stylists • Professional Hair Care Products • Professional Customer Service 17 Fall & Winter Hours... StMlmg September 10 OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday ’ Business For Sale By Owner Service Station, Garage, and Grocery Store, with two bedroom home. Will finance. LOCATED: On M-43, 7 miles N.E. of Hastings. Only business in Carlton Center. For appointment call: (616)945-5621 See the... MASSEY-FERGUSON CHISEL MULCHER at Our Place. £ Today for Appointment! 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Dn* ■D Ila* n as a member of the Senate Ap­ “I’m not prepared to say which propriations subcommittee particular interest group may working on the state police have put the pressure on Senator budget, one has to wonder what is Holmes to make his suggestion, motivating the Senator to make but I think it’s time someone such a suggestion,” Nash said. looked into his financial dealings “If he actively pushes this and his campaign support-not proposal, which I’m sure will just the people who contribute to never be approved, I feel we his campaign but also who he should take a good look at where associates with to see whether or his support comes from. not there might be some reason “I can’t believe that it suddenly for him to make such a proposal. dawned on him to make such a “There have been other elected proposal on his own. There has to officials that have tried to take be a reason or a special interest money out of the state police group pushing him to do this,” budget for various things, such as the investigation of organized Nash said. Nash said he feels an in-.crime in Michigan. vestigation into Senator Holmes “Those efforts have been supporters, financial and overridden by a majority of the otherwise, would reveal some people in Michigan which I hope very interesting information. will happen in this case. “It seems to me that there “This is one of the more far must be some special interest reaching proposals that has ever that would like to dismantle the come to the front as far as the state police and they’re using state police are concerned,” Senator Holmes to do it,” Nash Nash said. said. Open Monday thru Friday (Call about other times) Located: Above Birke's Shoe Store in See it today at... Razor’s Edge Bellevue Equipment Co. HAIRDESIGNERS 203 W. Capital Ave., Belleuve Mich Call...(616) 763-3246 MF Massey Ferguson �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday Augusl 31 New Band Director comes 1977 .. Page 5 to Maple Valley schools- Old Mill on its Way Down The 111 -year-old grist mill in Nashville is on its last legs. Village employees and others combined their efforts to tear down the old building last week. The photo above shows their progress as of last Friday. They plan to continue tearing down the mill this week. (Maple Valley News Photo) Dave and Tina Westbay, the new band director and his wife, chose to leave the big city behind and move to Nashville. (Maple Valley News photo) New Maple Valley Band company. He has been replaced Director, Dave Westbay, and his in the band by a trumpet player wife, Tina, made the big move who played backup for Elvis from Dearborn, near Detroit, to Wade. Dave is originally from Red­ Nashville on August 1. Dave was hired this summer to replace ford Township in Detroit, and Steve Hale as band director. Hale Tina is originally from St, Clair resigned to study the ministry at Shores. Tina is also a singer and the end of the 1976-77 school year. Dave graduated from the musician. “After we’re settled, we’d like University of Michigan in 1975. Following graduation, he taught to get a weekend band started one year in the Cherry Hill School and play wedding receptions and District in Detroit. Since-then he the like,” said Dave. Daye and Tina arrived in had been playing professional trumpet and was lead vocalist in Maple Valley in time to take the a Detroit band called the “Blue Maple Valley student musicians Lights”, and had been a sales to band camp at Alma College representative for a music during August. “Band camp was a successful experience,” said Dave. “I feel we accomplished our objectives. It was a good experience for the students, both musically and socially. They’re a well disciplined bunch of kids. “We’re looking forward to making some close friendships, meeting some interesting people, and building a good, solid band program in the school. I’m just as interested in the elementary music department as I am in the high school. Right now I’m responsible for grades 5 through 12, but I’d like to see the whole school system involved in music, from kindergarten on.” Pat Reinholt has been rein­ stated as the Maple Valley vocal instructor. The 5th grade music department has also been reinstated. “All 5th graders interested in music should sign up soon at their respective schools,” said Dave. The Westbays have made a big move from the large city to a rural community. “We wanted to get out of the big city to live and raise a family,” said Dave. “It’s nice to live in an area where you can go for a walk at night and feel perfectly safe.” Maple Valley Card of Thanks CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all who helped us to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. To our family who took us out for a special dinner ; our nice nieghbors for the surprise party with the lovely refreshments, flowers and gift of fine engraved gold tray, to Serena Goodenough for the beautiful wedding cake and Irene Hodden for the lovely afghan. All this with the cards and calls made the day a very special and memorable occasion. Lloyd and Merna Faust We wish to thank all of our relatives, friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness during the sickness and death of our mom and dad. Your generous remembrance of cards, flowers, food, prayers and love will always be remembered. Also to Rev. DeGroot, Nashville Baptist Church and Mr. Vogt, for their comforting service. Children & Grandchildren of Merton & Vera Tobias WANTED: Chrysler 225, slant 6 (Dodge or Plymouth). Call 726­ 1114 after 6 p.m. Reach over 3,200 area homes with a 'wantad' in the Maple Valley News. Turn those unwanted, unused items into CASH. Phone TODAY! Call 945-9554 and place your 'wantads', news items and display advertising, house to house in 'The Valley'. The Johnson ENERGY CONVERTER A Supplemental or an Independent Heating System... NOTE: Stove pipe should always be installed in a CLASS "A" Chimney school lunch Shoes Reg. $11.99 Now Only... BIKINI Boys All Star PANTIES TUBE SOCKS Ladies (All colors) Sizes 5, 6, & 7 2 Pair For 2 Q ' $joo7f (Sizes 9-13) 7f c Pair Variety Store 115-117 N. MAIN 20 YEARS NEW in NASHVILLE M p■ k«.•O <E*9 *Q*7fA "T7f ' Monday, September 5 NO SCHOOL Tuesday, September 6 Hamburg on bun, French Fries, Coleslaw, Peaches, Milk. Wednesday, September 7 Goulash, Green Beans, Ap­ plesauce, Peanut Butter Sand­ wich, Milk. Thursday, September 8 Mashed Potatoes, Roast Beef Gravy, Peas, Pears, Bread and Butter, Milk. Friday, September 9 Hot Dogs on Bun, French Fries, Baked Beans, Fruit Mix, Milk. Continued from page 2 year. Summer crop production is now forecast at 22.4 million cwt., one percent above the July forecast, but one percent below last year’s crop. In New Jersey, hot weather in late July reduced yields and slowed harvest. In Virginia, harvest of a high quality crop continues. Most ,of the Minnesota crop is in good condition and harvest is ahead of normal. Digging is underway in Texas. Development of the California crop is one week todO days behind normal. For More Information Call... 726-0235 545 South Main Street Vermontville, Michigan 49096 �The Mopie Volley News Noshvtlle Wednesdoy August 31 197-7 -- Page 6 Vermontville News Mrs. Bernice Adrion and Mrs. Lois Fisher spent a few days in Escanoba last week. Mrs. Adrian returned to Vermontville on Tuesday but Mrs. Fisher remained in Escanoba after spending two months in Ver­ montville. Mrs. Ava Kroger, Mr. and Mrs. John Rodnguez. Doug and Greg, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tubbs in rural Hastings Monday evening to meet their daughter and her husband and family, Mr. and Mrs. Satya Dubey of Bethesda. Maryland. Mrs. Ava Kroger accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tubbs to the services at Burk head Chapel Wednesday at 11 a.m., for Mr. Carl Martens, who passed away over the weekend. His burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Colson in charge. Mr August Beystrum was laid to rest at Woodlawn cemetery on Saturday. Lets Nagle is on a trip to Syracuse. N.Y. with the Merle Haines family to visit their older son. Bill, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Karpinski, of Redford, were supper guests of Mrs. Ava Kroger on Wednesday. Mrs. Karpinski stayed a few days to work on the repair of the Methodist church windows, and Mrs. Kroger returned with them for a sightseeing trip to Detroit on Saturday. Mrs. Alta Williams of Yp­ silanti, spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Dee Rogers. Mrs. Mildred Aldrich is at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Aldrich, after spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Louise Spalding, in Almont. Mrs. Maxine Wiland, of Jackson, was a visitor at the Aldrich home last week. NOW OPEN Mike’s Barber Shop 176 S. Main Vermontville Razor Cuts Styling Children's Haircuts Special Rates for Senior Citizens u By Mrs. Ava Kroger Mrs. Judy Starring, Jeff and Beth, spent several days with Miss Linda Aldrich in Livonia. Mrs. Walter Adrion was an overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Whitmore of Eagle, Thrusday night. Mrs. Ethel Gaut, of Jarvis Acres, spent the weekend in Vermontville with her family. Mrs. Lucille Florence, 69, of Vermontville Hwy., passed away suddently Friday afternoon. Services to be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Vermontville Congregational Church. Immunization Clinic The recent outbreak of Rubella in Hawaii reminds us that diseases that can be prevented are still around. To protect you & your children, it is a state law that children entering Michigan schools be protected against Diptheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio, Measles & Rubella. Measles vaccine should be given after 15 months of age for adequate immunity. Check your child’s records. 'Don’t leave them un­ protected! ! The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will be having Immunization Clines on: TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 1977, 9-11 A.M. and 1:30-3:30 P.M. MONDAY, Oct. 3, 1977, 9-11 A.M. and 1:30-3:30 P.M. It is required that children be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. For further in­ formation contact Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 208 W. Court, Hastings. 945-9516. Action Ads FOR SALE: 1976 125 RM Suzuki dirt bike. Phone 726-0006. EARN $80.00 WEEKLY at home stuffing envelopes. Information^ Rush 50 cents and stamped self­ addressed envelope: FINAN­ CIAL MIRACLES, P.O. Box 83, Belmont, Mich. 49306. (8-31) STOCK II’ Barber Shop Opens in Nashville Mike Slocum of Charlotte opened his barber shop for business at 176 S. Main, Vermontville, last week. The business is appropriately called "Mike's Barber Shop". Mike graduated from Charlotte High School in 1967, and the Flint Institute of Barbering in 1970. He did his barber apprenticeship in Charlotte for two years. Since then he has been a police officer and tool and die maker. "I always liked cutting hair and I knew they didn't have a barber shop in Vermontville for quite awhile," said Mike. "I thought I might as well use the profession I know best." "I like to style hair and do razor cuts." Mike presently lives in Charlotte, but plans to move to Vermontville in the near future. He is married to the former Cynthia Barnes of Grand Ledge'. They have three children, Sonya, 13; Cody, 6; and Justin, 2’/a. (Maple Valley News Photo) Boughton-Trimble unitedAlisande Boughton and Martin Trimble were united in marriage Friday, August 12 in Grand Rapids with the Rev. Dr. James R. Lundy officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Boughton of Nashville, and the groom is the son of Mr. and-Mrs. Henry Trimble of Cromwell, Indiana'. Attending the couple were Krystyna Kosmalski of Grand Rapids and Mark C. MacDonald of Mount Clemens. The wedding reception was held Saturday, August 13 at the bride’s parents home. The bride attended Maple Valley Schools and is a graduate of Grand Valley State College in Allendale. The groom is also a graduate of Grand Valley State College. Guests attending came from Indiana, Ann Arbor, Hastings, Smoking Withdrawal Meeting In Lansing, September 9 It’s hard to stop smoking, but many have found it’s easier in a group'. If you want to kick the habit, learn what the Greater Lansing Smoking Withdrawal Clinic can do for you. Attend the free public meeting on Friday, September 9, in Room 204 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Clinic sessions are sponsored by the Michigan Lung Association, the American Cancer Society, the Michigan Heart Association and the hospital. South EodFoo<lt*Beverase :, 637 South Main in Nashville For Notices, News items, Want-Ads 945-9554 TODAY! Mt. Pleasant, Hastings, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Eureka, Ohio, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Port Sanilac, Troy, Spring Lake arid South Bend, Indiana. The couple are both employed in Grand Rapids and make their home there. Learn to Prepare Income Taxes • Like to meet the public? • Want to earn extra money? • Work accurately with figures? Enroll in the H & R Block Income Tax Course begin­ ning soon in your area and learn to prepare income taxes for* yourself, your friends and as a source of income. Job interviews available for best students Send for free information and class sched­ ules today Classes begin Sepember 15’ Contact the office nearest you . 1 H&R BLOCK 303 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Ph. 945-3341 Please ease sen send me free ree informanorma­ tion about your tax preparation course. I understand there is no obligation. Name Address City__________________ State ____________ Phone ^fcCLIP AND MAIL TODAY^ �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday August 31. 1977 -- Page 7 Nashville Village Council The Regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held August 11. 1977 was called to order bv President G George Frith. led Spoelstra and Lois Elliston absent. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read by the clerk The Police report was given by Chief Wilcox. Chief Wilcox recommended that council commend the eye responsible for reporting the breaking and entering of Simon’s Drug Store and Troopers McRumb and Miller for apprehending the subject and Deputy Ludiking and Lewis for their assistance and Gene Koetje for a good investigation. Council agreed Correspondence was read by the Clerk. A letter of resignation from Roger Metz, Building Inspector was read. Mr. Metz stated that he was resigning as Nashville’s building inspector due to his plans to move from the Nashville in the near future. Mr. Metz requested that his resignation be final as soon as possible but no later then September 1,1977. Also a letter was read from the Automobile Club of Michigan, congratulating the Village and the police department for having a record of no pedestrian deaths for the past four years in Nashville. Motion was made by John Mason and supported by Tom Oleson to accept with regrets the resignation of Roger Metz. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by John Mason and supported by Tom Oleson to accept Mayor Friths appointment of Bob Harvey to the board of appeals, thus filling a vacancy left by Bill Kjergaard. All Ayes. Motion Carried. The following bills were presented and motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by Ray Hinckley that they be allowed and orders be drawn on treasurer for the same. All Ayes. Motion Carried. GENERAL ’’’•WieiuQijgf Qijgf Michigan Bell. Bell...........$21.89 $21.89 Cons. Power (Office).. 77.37 Consumers Power (Streetlights) 781.60 Hastings San. Serv. 1,350.00 Castleton Twp......... 129.03 Doubleday Bros. & Co. 44.60 Maple Valley News... 29.00 Time Ins. Co...............18.00 Simon Pharmacy 11.99 Cadillac Overall Supply 5.54 Dr. Thomas Myers.... 15.00 Newhouse Equip. Co. 101.30 l*««pftl8!Wlta0l|8l' «pftl8!Wlta0l|8l' POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell .... 41.11 ®«W9H' *’c'l,’*hl|ll(Bl0lllMj arwt CT »*i'lCody.6 ondteffl,!: WftiiMte GARAGE & EQUIP. Michigan Bell .......... 21.79 Consumers Power..... 31.16 Kent Oil Co 238.09 Francis Platt .............. 5.82 Powers Shell Serv...... 23.00 MV Lawnmower Serv. 31.73 Nashville Hardware .. 10.85 PARKS & LIBRARY Lass Motor Sales, Inc... 6.57 Nashville Hardware. .,29.02 Share Corp....... 865.45 U.S. Postmaste .51.52 Nashville Hardware .. 63.20 WATER & SEWER Kent Oil Co.......... 75.39 Nashville Flowers (Dry Cleaning)........ 8.75 Snip & Anderson Co. . 44.50 General Electric j..... 3.20 Nashville Auto. & Farm supply ......... 4.51 Michigan Bell (Tower) . 6.80 Michigan Bell (Sewer). 16.07 Cons. Power (Tower)... 9.11 Cons. Power (Sewer). 116.91 Cons. Power (Water). 292:33 Nashville Auto. & Farm Supply............ 1.71 City of Hastings 114.65 Total Communications 10.00 J.F. Hill .................... 45.00 Municipal Supply Co.. 98.40 STREET DEPART. 03472832 4ln tPtatej.ii ”xTi! ijiltatei3 '-Sf® P1IK grfe tafaW Mitailta rIl fetujleae^ u’jg. fegs tee tat Nashville Auto & Farm Supply . .. 21.40 RiethRiley..............519.55 Nashville Hardware ... 2.78 WATER CONTINGENCY FUND Rieth Riley Street Paving Program . 22,397.12 Vermontville Hard. ..11.00 Nashville Co-op Elev.. 81.00 Tim Smith, Director of Public Services and Safety asked permission to send Bill Eastman, Leon Frith and Tim Boucher Jr. to a training course for Water Distribution System personnel. Motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by Ray Hinckley to send the men to the class and if completed successfully they will be reimbursed when the class if finished. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Ted Spoelstra arrived. The Village Council reinterated their approval of any materials taken from the Mill to go Directly to Charlton Park for their utilization and not for personal user Motion to adjourn made by Tom Oleson and supported by Ray Hinckley.' George Frith, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Turn heads with a new Action Ads FOR SALE: Potatoes, No. 1’s; 50 lbs. $3.35, 20 lbs. $1.40. Farmers Gas and Oil Station, Nashville. 'VoqiFUNERAL HOMES CALL TO ENROLL for acrobatics, tap, ballet and modern jazz classes. Ages 4 years old and up. Call 945-4431, Dalrene’s Studio of Dance and Acrobatics, 210 E. Grand, Hastings. (9-13) Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 — 726-0624 <Howrabout saving for,a sunny^day^ earn the highest interest rates the law allows! AND the interest is GUARANTEED when held to maturity! .00% .25% 5 .00% 6 Interest on a passbook account, with earnings from date of deposit to date of withdrawal, paid and com­ pounded quarterly, resulting in an effective annual Interest on a four-year certificate, $2,500.00 minimum, is paid and compounded quarterly, resulting in an effective annual yield of .................................. J 1 9% Interest on a one-year Certificate. $1,000.00 minimum is paid and compounded quarterly, resulting in an effect­ ive annual yield of .........................................0 4^ Interest on a four-year certificate, $5,000.00 minimum, is paid and compounded quarterly, resulting in an effect­ ive annual yield of w vj q/ vie,do'-- 5.35% i a two-year certificate, $1,000.00 minimum, I compounded quarterly, resulting in an effect- Back To School v,eld0............. 6.66% .50% 7 71 % ' .75% Interest on a 6 year Certificate, $5,000.00 minimum is paid and compounded quarterly, resulting in an effective annual yield of ...... . 7.98% Federal regulations do require a substantial penalty for early withdrawals from certificate savings accounts, but you can withdraw interest earned at any time without penalty. look.. Starting September 10 we will be open fSatur9datys 1 from 9 to 1 Mrs. Burt Visiting Relatives Mrs. (Ordaliah Lynn) Burt of LOST: Rented steam magic LARGE 1 FAMILY V ARI) SALE. Tucson. Arizona is spending her earpet cleaner on Wednesday, 188 Washington Street, Nashville. August 24. between Greggs New and used clothing, variety of vacation with relatives and friends. Mrs. Burt is a former Crossing Rd. and M-66. If found, sizes, knick-knacks, dishes, Mr. please call Laura Hoffman, 852^ Coffee, hair dryer, electric resident of Nashville. 9336 or Carl’s Market. 852-1621, curlers, lots of toys (like new), NASHVILLE FLOWERS & Nashville. (9-6) furniture, some antiques, afgans, JEWELRY Summer Hours will GARAGE SALE: August 31 and Avon bottles, much more, starts be 9 - 5:30 weekdays and closed September 1, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. August 29, 9 a.m. til dark. on Saturday afternoons, (tfn) Men. women and childrens clothing, many sizes. Toys, miscellaneous and one ladies bike? 10879 Mt. Hope Hwy., mile west of Ionia Rd. Elaine Archer and Joan Leos. Prearrangement of funeral BEAGLE PUPS ready to start, service is especially sensible $25 each. Phone.after 3:30 p.m. where there are no close family 517-726-1352, Vermontville. members to properly assume the BIG YARD SALE: September 2, funeral responsibilities. The 3 and 4, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 8675 E. concerned person may select his State Rd., Nashville. Clothing, furniture, dishes, antiques, clergyman and funeral director crockery, hand-painted dishes, in advance, decide details of fruit jars and some with spring the burial and service, and top, snow tires, G78xl4 on Olds place the expense funds in a wheels. Ethan Allan davenport trust for that purpose. and wing chair, lots of goodies - 3 family sale: Eaton Federal HOURS: Mon., Tues.. Thurs.. & Fri, - 9 AM - 4:30. PM_J LENDER Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St, Vermontville - Ph. 726-0330 and Loan Association THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICH. ■ Phone 543-3880 Nashville, Mich; - Phone 852-1830 - Eaton Rapids, Mich. ■ Phone 663-1551 �The Maple Valley News Nashville Wednesday August 31. 1977 - Page 8 West Michigan Fishing REPORT: Fall spawning runs of King and Silver salmon appear to be im­ minent or to have started at several Lake Michigan port cities and fishing is outstanding in West Michigan, it is reported by West Michigan Tourist Association. Following are south-to-north reports on fishing compiled today by the tourist association from charter boat captains, sport shops and chambers of commerce: ST. JOSEPH-Sizeable num­ bers of Chinook and Coho salmon and lake Trout have moved into this port city area on either early spawning runs or to feed, and fishing ranges from good to excellent, reports Capt. Ben ■MEMBER N^AlPEr Association - Founded 1885 'Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also Yacobozzi of the Lady Jane. Some salmon and a few Lake trout are in the St. Joseph river. Best fishing in Lake Michigan is in 50-55 ft. of water, from the bottom to 20 ft. depths. J-plugs, magnum Tadpollies in green and pink and blue and some spoons are best baits. SOUTH HAVEN-Fishermen here are netting a mixed bait of Chinook, Steelhead, Browns, Coho, and an occasional Lake trout, reports Capt. Fernan Gruber of Big Foot Charter Service. Best action is 20-35 ft. down in 45-55 ft. of water, Tadpollies, Flutterspoons, Andy Reekers, and Chargers have been best baits with blue and silver the best colors. GRAND HAVEN-Fish are moving into shallower water with best bait depths about 15 ft. over a 50 ft. bottom, reports the chamber of commerce. King salmon, to nearly 30 lbs., are providing “very good” action, Coho salmon are good, Lake trout, and perch from the piers fair to good, Steelhead and Brown trout fair, Some fish are breaking water in Grand river. Bass, pike, bluegills, specs and catfish are good on the river and its bayous. MUSKEGON—The big, fall salmon run is here as Coho and Chinook are being boated along the beaches in Lake Michigan, in Muskegon Channel, and in Muskegon lake, according to Capt. Ben Seehock of the Seahawk. One boat reported landing 18 salmon from 25-30 lbs. in a few hours. J-Plugs in all colors are hottest lures. Notice of Public Hearing A public hearing will be held Thursday, September 1,1977 at 7:00 p.m.. at the Nashville Fire Barn for the purpose of: 1. Rezoning from one family residence to planned unit development the property located on the north side of Reed Street between the Assembly of God church and Carl's market. This property also need a variance issued. 2. Rezoning from commercial to R-2 one and two family resident district the property located at 344 N. Main St. Variances to be issued on the following property: 1. South End Food and Beverage located at 637 S. Main St. in Nashville 2. Property located in the 900 block of East Washington Street for three trailer pads. Nashville Board of Appeals Community events. WHITEHALL-Most boats here are ' limiting out" as fishing for Chinook, Coho and Browns is excellent, reports Capt. Eugene Kuhne of White Lake Fishing Fleet. Cold water close to shore has provided good fishing off the piers and between the first and second sandbars. Magnum Tadpollies and lime-colored JPlugs have been best baits. Large Chinook caught in the narrows of White Lake indicate the start of a SUMMER SESSION The salmon run. Legislature has been called back PENTWATER-Excellent into session this week to deal with fishing for “tackle busting” King some pending budget bills. This is salmon, Coho salmon, Steelhead necessary to make sure state and Lake trout is reported by programs are not delayed. It is Coho Bob Maynard of Bob’s Sport not a “special session” as defined Shop and the chamber of com­ in the Constitution. merce. Anglers are losing about LABOR DAY - As we approach half of the Chinook salmon this last big weekend of summer, strikes and Maynard recom­ you should prepare yourself for mends that anglers increase their safety. When traveling, make line size to 20-30 lb. test. Kings sure your car is in good repair; are dominating catches followed drive defensively; and take closely by Coho. Kings are going precautions so that sports outings to 31 lbs., and larger fish have don’t result in tragedy. been lost. Best fishing is in 50-100 KINCHELOE JOBS - Classes ft. of water. J-plugs in all colors, are beginning for the first 45 Pentwater Sea Dogs, Happy corrections officers hired by the Hooker spoons in black with spots Department of Corrections for or stripes and Dodgers are the new prison at Kincheloe Air flashers with black flies are best Force Base. The facility is due to baits. The salmon are moving open in October and will require closer to shore, apparently for a about 300 employees when it spawning run up the Pentwater becomes fully operative. river. INSULATION AID - The State LUDINGTON—“The best Energy Administration is fishing” this Lake Michigan port currently holding hearings on its city has ever had is reported by plans to conduct a home Tamarac Sports Fishing Dock. weatherization program for low The fishery includes King income people. The federally salmon, 22-30 lbs.; schools of funded program is especially Coho salmon to 14 lbs., Steelhead, designed to assist the elderly and Brown trout and Lake trout. handicapped in installing storm Fifty-five boats which put out of doors and windows, insulation the Tamarac dock last week and weatherstripping in their averaged 8.5 fish per boat. 30-55 homes. ft. bait depths over 120 ft. of TEACHER PACTS At the water is best trolling areas for J- present time 300 of Michigan’s phigs, large Kush spoons and fly 530 K-12 school districts have and dodger combinations. Fish confirmed or tentative contract are coming from the Consumers settlements with their teachers project south of the city to north for the coming year. This com­ at Point Sable. pares favorably with last year at MANlSTEE-Signs of a salmon this same time, when only 253 of run are evident here as the first the districts had settlements. salmon - a 24 lb. Chinook - was taken 15 miles up the river, reports the Big Manistee Continued— Riverview Campground. merce. Trout streams are normal TRAVERSE CITY-In East and anglers are having very good Bay, Lake trout are hitting on luck for Brook, Brown and green flies and dodgers at 100-110 Rainbow trout, particularly on ft. Chinook are hitting on crawlers and worms with small Manistee Wobblers at 190 ft., and gold spinners. Panfishing is great Whitefish are hitting at 140 ft. on with crickets the best bait. Bass Swedish Pimples, according to are good to very good and the chamber of commerce. Good walleye and northern pike fishing fishing for Lake trout and salmon is on the upswing. Blackberries on spoons and flies is reported in are plentiful and good. the Leland and Frankfort areas. Bass and Perch are good on Long lake. PETOSKEY-Lake trout fishing from Little Traverse Bay here to Charlevoix is “great,” reports the chamber of com- All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Carl's will be open Labor Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for your shopping convience. Give your preschool child a head start on Kindergarten. Limited enrollment still available in the Maple Valley Co­ op Nursery School. Call 852-1925. A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative CURBING FRAUD A bill recently signed into law by Governor Milliken will give the Attorney General the power to more effectively crack down on Medicaid fraud. The Medicaid Fraud Claim Act is aimed at providers of Medicaid Services who abuse the system. The law lists specific practices of fraud and prescribes penalties of $50,000 and prison terms of up to 10 years. HEATING BILL HELP Eligibility for a federal program of home heating assistance has been extended to the blind and totally disabled. The program which began in July to aid senior citizens experiencing financial difficulties resulting from high heating bills last winter has a new deadline of September 14. Eligible people may receive direct payments of up to $50 or have one time payments of up to $250 go to fuel suppliers. A FAIR AFFAIR - This week will give you a good opportunity to get out and enjoy some of Michigan’s fairs. There are a number of them underway around the state, including the Michigan State Fair and county fairs in Lenawee, Genesee, Kalamazoo, Emmet, Iron, Isabella and Houghton counties. I Bad News & A&N Excavating Win Maple Valley Tourney The Bad News Bears, spon­ sored by Vermontville Hard­ ware, won the class B division, and A and N Excavating of Sunfield won the class C division in the Maple Valley Softball '"League Invitational Tournament held the weekend of August 20-21. Finishing second in the class B division was South End Food and Beverage. Placing third was Charlotte Free Methodist. Runnerup in the class C division was Bellevue Merchants. Auto Service Center • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS BRAKES - GASOLINE • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph.726-0569 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday August 31.1977 -- Page 9 Dry soils limit prospective yields Soil moisture during July was generally short for optimum development of fall harvested crops, according to the Michigan Crop Reporting Service. The all hay yield forecast is down sharply from previous years, while forecasts for corn and other fall harvested crops are below optimum yields. Thunderstorms and scattered showers brought highly variable amounts of rain from one locality to another during July. Because of unusually dry-sub-soils, July rainfall was insufficient for optimum crop development. As of August 1, soil moisture sup­plies were still short in most off the State. However, moderate to heavy rains in early Augustt brought much needed moisture to most of the Lower Peninsula. Forecast for the various crops are given below: CORN FOR GRAIN: A large MEN—WOMEN Immediate openings in Europe. If you qualify, we'll teach you a job, pay you while you learn, and give you one of the best benefit packages anywhere. Then you'll earn your keep in Europe. Join the people who'ye joined the Army. Call Army Opportunities 543-1757 An Equal Opportunity Employer acreage for harvest is expected to produce a record setting 154 million bushels of corn this year. The yield forecast of 75 bushels per acre is 8 bushels below the record high yield of 1972, but 6 bushels above last year’s low yield. The 2,050,000 acres for harvest as grain equals that record high set last year. DRY BEANS: The first forecast for the season is 5,923,000 hundredweight (cwt.), 21 percent larger than the 1976 crop and 27 percent above the 1975 crop. The 515,000 acres for harvest is down 10,000 acres from last year. Dry soils during July limited plant growth in some of the growing area. However, below normal temperatures during the last week of July were favorable for setting pods. Good plant growth is common across the growing region. The yield forecast of 11.5 cwt. compares with the poor yields of 9.3 cwt. obtained in 1976 and 9.0 cwt. for 1975. SOYBEANS: A crop of 17.3 million bushels is forecast, 49 percent larger than last year’s crop. The 720,000 acres for harvest is up 27 percent from 1976, while the yield forecast of 24 bushels is 17 percent higher than last year’s low yield. Crop growth has been exceptional. WINTER WHEAT: A winter wheat crop of 37.2 million bushels is now forecast, only one percent smaller than last year’s crop and 4 percent below 1975 production. Growers were pleasantly sur­ prised at the high yields obtained this year. Early June rains came at just the right time to fill heads with plump kernels. Many growers indicated this was the biggest wheat crop they ever combined: SUGARBEETS: The first forecast for this year is 1.5 million tons, only slightly more than produced last year. A shortage of soil moisture during July limited growth in many areas. A yield of 18 tons per acre is forecast. Early August rains have been a blessing. OATS: A crop of 18 million bushels is now forecast, 8 percent smaller than last year’s crop and 13 percent below the 1975 level. The 360,000 acres for harvest as grain this year is down 25,000 acres from last year. Dry soils limited development in much of the growing area. The 50 bushel yield forecast is down one bushel from last year. POTATOES: A summer crop of 1,443 cwt. is expected this year, up 12 percent from 1976, and 3 percent larger than the 1975 crop. Harvesting started about^ mid­ July. Fall potato acreage is placed at 33,000 acres. HAY: A small crop of all hay, 2.5 million tons is forecast, 17 percent smaller than the 1976 crop and 24 percent less than produced in 1975. Dry soils during the May-July period sharply reduced yields, especially in the northern Lower Peninsula. FRUIT: The first forecast for plums and grapes point towards a near average plum crop, but a small grape crop. However, the 15,000 tons of plums and 26,000 tons of grapes exceed last year's production. The apple forecast, 540 million pounds, is 12 percent larger than the 1976 crop, but 23 percent smaller than the 1975 crop. The peach crop forecast was reduced to 65 million pounds, and is now 62 percent above 1976 production, but equal to the large 1975 crop. Bud’s Duds Square Dance SATURDAY, SEPT. 3 8-11 p.m. “Watermelon Dance” And “All Singing Calls" At:t: Gillaspie’s Pavilion, Ponderosa Campground, South of Vermontville Village Limits on Ionia- Rd. Bud Gillaspie, Caller Artha Shaw cueing rounds Guests most welcome! Immunization Clinic The recent outbreak of Rubella in Hawaii reminds us that disease that can be prevented are still around. To protect you and your children, it is a state law that children entering Michigan schools be protected against Diptheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio, Measles and Rubella. Measles vaccine should be given after 15 months of age for adequate immunity. Check your child’s records. Don’t leave them unprotected!! Tuesday, Sept. 6,1977 - 9- 11 a.m. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday. Oct. 3.1977 - 9-11 a.m. 1:30-3:30 p.m. It is required that children be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. For further in­ formation contact Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 208 W. Court, Hastings, Ph. 945-9516. G & W SALES OFFERS YOU A 6-MONTH WAIVER OF FINANCE CHARGES ON JOHN DEERE 4-W-D TRACTORS! uiZimnoM CHOW Now get morepork per ton offeed,,.andfaster, too! A nutritional breakthrough for the hog business was discovered by Purina research. It was introduced as Purina High Octane Hog Chow. It has helped hundreds of thousands of hogs gain faster on less feed. Now this same concept has been extended to a complete High Octane Performance Team. Now you can cash High Octane in on the High Octane idea from Performance the day pigs are born. Let us tell Team you all about it. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. 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G & W Sales La ke Odessa Mich. _P_h one 616-374-8835 OHN DEERE �The Mople Volley New* No*hv«fle Wed<>e*doy August 31 1977• Poge 10 A weekly report from: Senator 13615211 Last week I discussed the duties and responsibilities of the state departments of agriculture, attorney general, civil rights, civil service, commerce, corrections, and education, and how they can help you as a resident of Michigan. Let's take a look this week at the departments of highways and transportation, labor, licensing and regulation, management and budget, and military affairs. Listed are the addresses and telephone numbers of these departments so that you may contact them personally if you ever need to do so in the future. Highways and Transportation: Figuring out the most efficient way to get you from “here" to “there” is the primary respon- sibility of the State Department of Highways and Transportation. The Department oversees all transportation facilities in Michigan, including highways, railroads, airports, ports, bicycle paths, and all forms of public transit, and works with local governments in planning and designing transportation facilities and the federal government in obtaining maximum federal aid for state transportation projects. Your contribution to highways funding comes from the gasoline tax on each gallon of fuel you purchase and the vehicle weight tax upon which the price of your license plates is based. Further information about the services of this Department may Studio- a/ Dance and Acrobatics 210 E. Grand Hastings ★ Modem Jazz Acrobatic & Tumbling Classes Ladies Physical Fitness Class Enroll Now.. Call 945-4431 be obtained by writing to: Department of State Highways and Transportation. Highways Building. Box 30050. Lansing. ML 48909 or call: (517 ) 373-2090. Labor: If you have ever been laid off from work or injured on the job. you have probably already come in contact with the State Department of Labor. The Department administers the state’s unemployment compensation system, operates employment offices statewide, processes benefit claims for employees injured in workrelated accidents, and regulates agricultural and construction employment activities in the state. You can contact this Department by looking under “Michigan, State of” in the telephone directory for most major cities or by writing to: Department of Labor, Lansing Office, Leonard Plaza, 309 N. Washington, Box 30015, Lansing, MI. 48909. Telephone: (517) 373­ 9600. Licensing and Regulation: Some 335,000 persons tri Michigan are currently licensed by the State Department of Licensing and Regulation to perform the tasks of their various professions. These professions include accountants, architects, barbers, professional community plan­ ners, cosmetologists, professional engineers, foresters, hearing aid dealers, horologists, landscape architects, land surveyors, marriage counselors, mortuary scientists, nursing home administrators, private employment bureau operators, real estate brokers and salesmen, residential builders, sanitarians, social workers, and the members of every medical profession. Inquiries about this Depart­ ment’s services should be ad­ dressed to: Department of Licensing and Regulation, Office of Policy and Consumer In­ formation, 1033 S. Washington Avenue, Box 30018, Lansing, MI. 48909, or you may call (517) 373­ 1866. Management and Budget: The Department of Management and Budget is state government’s internal ad­ ministrative office. Its employees prepare the Governor’s annual state budget, conduct ongoing analyses of state programs, maintain state buildings, purchase needed office equipment, and administer retirement programs for public school employees, state and municipal employees, and judges. Also operating within this Department is the Michigan Veterans’ Trust Fund, which provices information and assistance to Michigan veterans and their dependents, the Office of Services to the Aging, which coordinates senior citizens programs across the state, and various other specialized com­ missions. Contact this Department and its separate divisions by writing: Department of Management arid Budget. Cass Building 1st Floor. Box 30026, Lansing, MI. 48909. Telephone: (517 ) 3734004. Military Affairs: Our nation is at peace, but the need for trained military per­ sonnel remains to assist in the event that a natural disaster should occur and to preserve public order and safety. The State Department of Military Affairs maintains the 13,000-member —Michigan National Guard to provide these services to our citizens and ad­ ministers the Vietnam Veterans Era Bonus program. To obtain information about the Michigan National Guard, contact: Department of Military Affairs, 2500 S. Washington Avenue, Lansing, MI. 48913, Telephone: (517) 373-0372. If you are physically or men­ tally ill, or need temporary financial assistance, you can turn to your state government for help. Three principal state depart­ ments receive funding each year to provide these services to Michigan residents. This week’s report, the third in my series on state government, is devoted to explaining the ser­ vices provided by the depart­ ments of mental health, public health, and social services. I have also included their ad­ dresses and telephone numbers to contact if you require their services. (My past two reports covered the services of the departments of agriculture, attorney general, civil rights, civil service, com­ merce, corrections, education, highways and transportation, labor, licensing and regulation, management and budget, and military affairs.) MENTAL HEALTH Helping persons who are mentally handicapped to lead productive lives is a major goal of the State Department of Mental Health. The Department oversees community-based programs and services which are offered throughout the state for Michigan citizens. Under a 1963 Act, any county or combination of counties may establish a community health service board to provide services for the prevention of mental illness and the treatment of the mentally ill and mentally retarded at the community level. The state then reimburses the local boards for up to 75 percent of the operating costs of all ap­ proved board programs. Institutionalized care is also provided by I he Department to patients requiring more intensive care at such facilities as the Alpine Center in Gaylord, the Lafayette Clinic in Detroit, and the State Hospitals in Ionia, Kalamazoo. Newberry. Nor­ thville. Traverse City, and Yp­ silanti. Last year, more than 200,000 episodes of mental problems were treated by the state's public mental health system and private psychiatric hospitals. To obtain further information about the mental health services available in our state, you may contact: Department of Mental Health, Central Office, Lewis Cass Building, Lansing, MI 48926 or call (517 ) 373-3740. Community -mental health boards are also listed in major city telephone directories under the name of each county. PUBLIC HEALTH How’s your health these days? Working to assure that it’s up to par is the State Department of Public Health. _______Continued next page PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. >52-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVH1LLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5T7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan CARPENTER AND MASONRY WORK WANTED. Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT . PH. 726-0324 Vermontville, Michigan SAME TRACTORS The Ice Burg 2 and 4-Wheel Drive Models Cool off with us! (pronounced Sah-Me) Air-cooled, direct-injection diesel engines Available in the 32 to 115 PTO Hp range Standardized parts for 2-3-4-5-6 cylinder models Nortn American parts distribution center located in Wisconsin 2- Year or 3,000 hour warranty Planetary drive (front & rear on 4 WD Models) Wet disc brakes Power steering 3- Point linkage with stabilizers Over-lapping gear ranges 4-Wheel drive is integrally designed (It is not an attachment) Does not "free-wheel" when going down an incline (Especially important when you have a load) And there's more Your Local and Area Dealer is... Bellevue Equipment Co. 203 W. Capital Ave., in BELLEVUE — Call...(616) 763-3246 Now Serving . . . Cool! Delicious! Lemon Soft Serve Ice Cream (Wednesdays only) SLUSHES & HOT DOGS OPEN DAILY New Fall Hours: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Weather Permitting K & S Dairy Delite 103 North Main St. — NASHVILLE �z zsl^k z sss» ss» Sm mC . The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday August 31. 1977- Page 11 Continued from page 10 Ws We <s S। s*»fc * s»c sS’x s tts7 ts7 ’ t $$ 1 HNKI4W a MM «m MilHito ot7J0p.ii B I ■w KHO MOB ffilVGItt Min tori lentwA# 1641128 hbim toesf*^'' Several major programs are conducted by this Department in an effort to provide all of our state's citizens with an op­ portunity to lead healthy, productive lives. They include laboratory testing of methods of controlling com­ municable, chronic, and dental diseases, inspections of public water supplies, and coordination of therapy relating to alcohol and drug abuse. The Department also works with health care facilities to help hold down the cost of providing quality medical care and to assure accountability in the state’s Medicaid program for the needy. Once the new Public Health Code is enacted, the Department will be closely involved with local health departments in deter­ mining on an annual basis “basic” health care services which must be provided to all Michigan citizens. The Code, which draws together all of Michigan’s health statutes into one comprehensive law, has passed the House and is expected to. win Senate approval this fall. You can find out more about the health care services available to you by contacting your local health department or by writing to: Department of Public Health, 3500 N. Logan, Box 30035, Lan­ sing, MI 48909 or by calling (517) 373-1343. SOCIAL SERVICES Those who are truly needy may call upon the State Department of Social Services for temporary financial assistance. The major programs offered by the Department are aid to dependant children (ADC), general assistance (GA), medical assistance (MA), sup­ plemental security income (SSI) and food stamps. provides ■The ADC program pro financial assistance for the support of children who are under 18\years of age and deprived of one or both parents. The amount of support allowed is determined by the number of children in the family and the funding needed to meet the family’s basic needs. TheiGA program is ah income support program which provides financial aid and services to needy individuals and families who do not qualify for, or who are awaiting determination of eligibility for, other categorical assistance programs. It is generally viewed as a temporary relief program. To qualify for the MA program, an applicant must be either categorically or medically needy. In other words, a person must have a very limited or no income, which would qualify him or her for other assistance programs, or have a greatly reduced income resulting from a chronic or catastrophic health problem. A variety of medical services are provided, including inpatient and outpatient hospitalization, laboratory, radiology, home health, pharmaceuticals, am­ bulance, limited vision and psychiatric care, and skilled and basic nursing services. The SSI program provides assistance to eligible persons who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled, while the food stamp program assists low-income households to purchase a nutritionally adequate diet. Various other 'programs are provided by the Department for the benefit of families, adults, children, and youth. These services include adop­ tion, 'day care, education and training, employment, family planning, homemaker, housing improvement. counseling, mental health treatment and rehabilitation. mo ney management, placement and protective services for children and adults, and transportation. In addition, the Department works with delinquent youths at the Adrian Training school in Adrian; the Arbor Heights Center in Ann Arbor, the five W. J. Bob and Janet Kalnbach of Maxey Campus Centers at Whitmore Lake, and the Youth Nashville and their two youngest Rehabilitation Camps located children, Sandy, 13, and Chuck, near Prudenville and Grayling. 12, left for the Continent of Africa on a two-year stint with the Peace If you are in need of assistance Corps Thursday, August 25. They from the state and wish to fill out will be working in the moun­ an application for any of these tainous Kingdom of Lesotho, the programs, you may contact your southernmost black independent county social services depart-nation in Africa. t Taking peace and goodwill to the dark continent of Africa and beyond- ment or write to: Department of Lesotho is known as the “roof Social Services, 300 S. Capitol of Africa”. More than one million Avenue, Box 30037, Lansing, MI people live in the nation that is 48909 or call (517) 373-2035. 11,716 square miles. It is not a tropical climate, with tem­ peratures ranging from 90 degrees in the summer to 20 Maple Valley Cross degrees in the winter. country teamThe Kalnbachs will arrive in Lesothaduring the spring season. The 1977 Maple Valley cross There is no central heating in the country team has begun its third primitive land, so the family is week of practice and is looking taking along four down sleeping forward to the first meet of the bags to help keep them warm season on September 10th. Five during the winter. Their home for returning varsity lettermen form two years will be furnished with the nucleus of this year’s team - either a kerosene stove or a all league runner Doug Halsey, fireplace. They will live in the senior; senior John Matson; capital city of Maseru in a three juniors Mike Beachnau and Dave bedroom house with indoor Munn; and sophomore Dave plumbing, so it won’t be entirely McGinley. Junior Varsity fet- primitive. Before they actually left the termen giving depth to this year’s United States, they went to team are: Senior, Gary Gabrick; junior Tracy Beardslee; and Washington D.C. to clear their paperwork and Receive their sophomore Joe Brooke. Adding new strength to the shots (thyphoid, small pox, dypteam are four first year runners - theria, and tetinus). They will go through an senior Jeff Slocum; sophomore Rod. MacMillen; and freshmen orientation period during their first five or six weeks in Lesotho. Todd Braden and Kyle Cornish. This orientation will be provided into three segments, intensive language instruction, live-in with Arts and crafts classes a rural village family, and soon to start at Commission technical orientation and visits to their respective places of work. on aging— Janet will be working as an intern supervisor at National The Barry County Commission Teachers Training College in on Aging will start its new arts Maseru. She will supervise the and crafts classes Monday, Lesotho natives who are going September 12, at the Community into teaching. The natives Activities Center on Michigan curriculum is designed for three Ave., in Hastings. The new in­ years; one year of coursework at structor is Rosalie White. the college, and two years of The Monday classes are teaching under supervision in the Plaster casting from 9:30-11:30 villages. a.m., and toy making from 1:30­ Bob will be working with thez 3:30 p.m. The Wednesday classes Thaba Bosiu Rural Development are quilting from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Project, a semi-autonomous and crocheting from 1:30-3:30 government organization within p.m. The Thursday classes are the Ministry of Agriculture. The rugs, pillows, yarn and rag from project includes 300,000 acres of 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., and Christmas land. He will be working in decorations from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. research of field crops. The natives main staple is corn, and The classes are free to senior their primary export is sheep citizens. There will be a charge wool. However, they rarely eat for materials. meat of any kind. Anyone interested in enrolling Sandy and Chuck will be taking in any of these classes stop by the correspondence courses from an Community Activities Center on phone 948-8061. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. Story and Photos by Randy Northover— American University and will have a tutor during their two years in Africk. When they return home, they will be able to'continue their education in their regular class or possibly even advance one grade. Janet has her Bachelor of Arts degree in education and Masters of Arts degree in environmental education from Michigan State University. She had taught in Battle Creek for four years. She received her M.A. from M.S.U. this past spring. Bob also has his B.A. and M.A. from M.S.U. He majored in Crops and Soils and minored in vocational education. He had worked at E.W. Bliss in Hastings until six years ago when he decided to go back to college on the G.I. Bill. Besides going to school, he has also been farming the last six years. The Kalnbachs applied to join the Peace Corps two years ago. They were initially accepted in April this year. Since that time they have had medical and dental examinations, and their references and passports had to be okayed. Needless to say, there is alot of red tape and paperwork involved in going with the Peace Corps to another country. “We decided to join the Peace Corps to learn about other people and cultures,” said Janet. “We also wanted to take what knowledge we have to these people. “We will have a living allowance and have certain savings, but we won’t be living any better than the lowest-paid professionals, y We won’t be getting rich. “We’re aren’t afraid of going, it’s just ap exciting, busy time, with the renting of our house here and the anticipation of the trip and all.” The Kalnbachs also have two older children, Doug, 20, of Hastings, and Dave, 18, in the United States Air Force. When Bob and Janet return from their adventure in Africa in 1979, they plan to settle back into the normal routine of teacher and farmer at least for alittle while. Bob and Janet Kalnbach and their youngsters Sandy, 13, and Chuck, 12, are now on their way to Lesotho, Africa, with the Peace Corps. (Maple Valley News Photo) WANTED The Village of Nashville will be taking applications for a state Lisenced General Contractor to issue building permits and take care of building inspections within the Village of Nashville. All applications must be received at t he Village Hall in NashviHe by September 21, 1977. Susan M. Corkwell Village Clerk FOR SALE: Women’s clothes (size 12 and 13). Sweaters, pants, jeans, dresses, tops, all in good condition. Also shoes, size 8. Ph. 726-1114 after 6vp.m.__________ SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE. Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Dope by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. t tfn) The Kalnbachs say goodbye to the family cow, "Cindy,'' before they depart for Africa (Maple Valley News Ph Photo) �The Maple Valley News Nashville Wednesday August 3I 1977 - Page 12 FARMER PEET BONANZA BONELESS SMOKED HAM 1A ' $149 WHOLE OR PART REGULAR OR ALL BEEF CENTER CUT BONELESS HOLLY FARMS SMOKED HAM SLICES PICK OF THE CHICKEN SPARTAN HOT DOGS PKG WATER ADDED BY MANUFACTURER CLAUSSEN FRESH KENT KOSHER PICKLES ROASTED or POLISH SAUSAGE Fryer Combination 69* Pack . OjFWE on QUART 99 Prices good Wednesday thru Saturday- COUNTRY FRESH 1/2% LOW FAT MILK Country Fresh CHIP DIP 1 Del Hlonte 49c MICHIGAN Potatoes blabg 33 MARDI GRAS NAPKINS 4p°kgT SCHAFER'S Wheat BREAD loot 49c 53e 5/$l°° SCHAFER'S Lunch Cakes SM0R6ASPACK for Back-to-School I COKE COLA 8Pak 12 oz. Cans No-Return o-Return REGULAR OR EXTRA RIPPLE I Johnny's Market ^spaRTarr SALT SALT | — LIMIT ’ AND STOOD OR MORE PURCHASE PER FAMILY COUPON EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 3. 1977 PRINGLE'S POTATO CHIPS 9 OZ. WT. 69* Johnny's Market COUNTRY LANE ICE CREAM Vanilla or Neapolitan GALLON Johnny's Market VERMONTVILLE LIMIT 1 AND S10 00 OR MORE PURCHASE PER FAMILY COUPON EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 3. 1977 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-09-07.pdf 430c6ed6eab2422fae8078441700d200 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S. CHURCH STREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058 V.S. PQSfAOt Hasting*, 49059 pP*CMfT NO, F hi,, ^shed by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. ZourtSt., Hastings, Michigan . Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) C7 ' Vol. .64 No. 17, Wednesday September?, 1977 Senior citizens are treated to hot meals at the Nashville Masonic Temple— Senior citizens in the Nashville area are now being treated to hot lunches at the Nashville Masonic Temple through the Community Action Agency out of Battle Creek. The food will be supplied by the Barry County Commission on Aging in Hastings after Oct. 1. The organization are financed by government funding.. The Nashville site supervisor is Mary Heacock, who arranges meal reservations, programs, and transportation for the seniors. Dick Burd picks up the seniors at their homes and transports them to and from the Masonic Temple on N. Main. He also provides transportation for doctor appointments and grocery 11 a.m. Programs so far have included a slide presentation by shopping. The service for the seniors Roxanne Frith on her trip to started August 12, with twelve Chili, a group from the Nazarene seniors taking advantage of the Church sang, and Fred Ackett meal. People must be 60 and over showed his rock collection. Mrs. Heacock said she would like to to be eligible for the meals. Reservations are scheduled two schedule games like bingo and checkers after the meals. weeks in advance. At the moment they are limited Thirteen volunteers help serve to serving thirty people, but they the meals and clean-up af­ have, served as many as 40 on a terwards. “There is lots of cooperation single day. They have applied for more government funds so they from everyone,” said Mrs. “Everyone is very can serve up to 50 to 60 people. Heacock. The meals are served at noon, helpful, and the seniors seem well Monday through Friday, except satisfied with the meals.” on days when there are programs. The programs start at On location at the South Haven Blueberry Festival Rick D’Amico and Bev Mikalonis go ON LOCATION at the South Haven Blueberry Festival when TV 41 premieres its bra nd new, fast-paced show on Saturday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. During the festival, Rick and Bev will take short pre­ recorded journeys to visit a number of interesting people and places. In this first show, Rick D’Amico will introduce a regular ON LOCATION feature entitled “At The Doctor” with Dr. Joseph Bruno. While • Dr. Bruno in­ terviews neurologist Dr. Kanaan, Rick will have his head examined by the new brain scan unit at Borgess Hospital. Another weekly segment of ON LOCATION will be an op­ portunity for viewers to express themselves on any subject. This week “You’re On” will feature Peggy Armstrong, Executive Director, Visiting Nurse Service at Community Hospital in Battle Crock We’ll travel ON LOCATION with Bev to “Hollywood.” In this first show we’ll be introduced to Jamie Lee Curtis and Richard Gilliland, stars of ABC’s new comedy series “Operation Petticoat,”. Another weekly segment will feature graduating classes from area schools and is appropriately titled “Yearbook.” This week ON LOCATION visits the Grand Rapids Central High Class of ’44. Who were they, what are they doing and what was their song? Rick D’Amico discusses major medical breakthroughs on “Threshold.” Then Bev discovers other breakthroughs in cooling your home without air conditioning. sEach week Bev will go ON LOCATION “In The Kitchen" with gourmet chef, Gary De Mink to explore new ideas in food. This week in honor of the South Haven Blueberry Festival, Bev tries her hand at blueberry muffins. In addition to a segment on available “Jobs” listed with the Michigan Employment Security Commission, Rick D’Amico will explore some unusual occupations. Bev met a senior citizen who started high school at 68 and college at 71. Cecile Coleman was the subject of “Seniors” and was so busy she could spare but a few minutes. Another regular feature of ON LOCATION will concern itself with “Neighborhoods.” Rick looks at the Stuart area, an old Kalamazoo neighborhood that’s becoming a new neighborhood. The first ON LOCATION is just a sample of things to come. There will be constant variety and continued efforts to keep ON LOCATION the most interesting and informative program produced in Southwestern Michigan. Our mini-cam can go anywhere and who knows, perhaps we’ll see you ON LOCATION! It’s kick-off time in the ‘valley’ this Friday ON LOCATION co-hosts Rick D'Amico and Bev Mikalonis anchor the premiere telecast of their new show from the Blueberry Festival in South Haven. The show airs Saturday nights at 7:30 beginning September 17 on WUHQ TV 41! Maple Valley Athletic Boosters It's Kick-off time again in the 'valley' and the Lions are ready! A stronger defense and. explosive offense are the ingredients that coach Dan Watson feels will be the receipe for a winning '77 season. The Lions compiled a 5-3 overall record last year, and finished 5-3 in league play. The Lions finished second to Lakeview, who completed the season undefeated in league competition. Other teams in the conference are Portland, Vestaburg, Carson City, Central Montcalm, Montabella, and Saranac. Members of this years football squad are (from left to right) Dennis Cook, Bill Maker, Ken Hansbarger, Pete Benton, Jim Horn, Bo Erwin, Dave Dixson, Dan Watson - head coach. Second ROW LEFT TO RIGHT ARE Tim Burd, Larry Thomas, Nolan Goodner, Dave Toman, Mike Hamilton, Kent MacDonald, assistant coach Steve MacDonald. Third row left to right are Mitch Thompson, Jon Travoli, Michael Durant, Doug Hansbarger, Quentin Ward, LeRoy Bursley, Hal Ferguson. Fourth row left to right are Brent Powell, Jeff Shutte, Jeff Slocum, Chuck Reid, Robin Pendell, Steve Augustine, Scott Decker, Mike Yost. And the back row, from left to right, David Cook Ed Reid, Darrell Clements, Kevin Kilpatrick, Kirby Wilmore, Andy Joostberns, and Brad Carpenter. Attend all of the Lions football games and help cheer your team on to victory! A large number of parents and sports fans attended the ’Meet the team night' at the High School last Tuesday night to show there support of the fall sports program. The coaches and teams were introduced from golf, girls tennis, cross country, girls J.V. basketball, girls varsity basketball, J.V. football, and varsity football. It looks to be a very promising fall for the Maple Valley LIONS . The Athletic Boosters served refreshments after and would like to thank the parents, Johnny's Super Market and Carl's Market for their donations. There will be a raffel of the game ball at the first home football game, Friday September 9th. Tickets will be on sale at the game. Also membership cards for the Athletic Boosters can be obtained at the game. The next boosters meeting will be held Wednesday, September 7th at 8:00 p.m. at the High School, please try and attend! �Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday September 7,1977 - Page 2 West Michigan Fishing REPORT: Coho and Chinook salmon are schooling in relatively shallow water off most Lake Michigan port cities in preparation for fall spawning runs and fishing is expected to be very good over the Labor Day Weekend, it is reported by West Michigan Tourist Association. Following are south-to-north reports on angling compiled today by the tourist association from charter boat captains, sport shops and chambers of com­ merce: SOUTH HAVEN-Fishing here ranges from good to excellent, reports Capt. Fernan Gruber of Big Foot Charter Service. Perch are excellent and large. King and Coho salmon, Steelhead and Browns are good in 27-42 ft. of water over a 45-55 ft. bottom. Dodger and fly comginations, Jplugs, Big Heads and Raps are best baits. A few Steelhead and Brown trout have moved into the Black river. GRAND HAVEN-Most boats were weathered off Lake Michigan over the weekend and fishing was rated as fair to good in the “big lake” by the chamber of commerce. Bass, pike, bluegills and specs were fair to good in Grand river and its bayous. On Lake Michigan best action for Coho, Chinook, Lake trout, Browns and Steelhead is 15­ 20 ft. down over a bottom ranging from 35 to 80 ft. One 37 lb. King salmon was taken last week. Perch action is up and down. MUSKEGON-The run of Coho and Chinook salmon is building here and is providing excellent fishing, reports Capt. Ben Seehock of the Seahawk. “Hundreds of Kings and Silvers are being taken in Lake Michigan off Muskegon and in Muskegon lake. All colors of J-plugs are taking fish. PENTWATER-Fish that were close to shore have moved to deeper water as the water temperature “turned over,” according to the chamber of commerce. Salmon are hitting at 90 ft. over a 140 ft. bottom on JPlugs, Happy Hookers, and Pentwater spoons. Great con­ centrations of fish are appearing in early morning and evening just outside the harbor, and some anglers are landing Coho off the pier. Northern Pike are being landed by trailers on Little Pentwater lake, and Small mouth bass are hitting on nite-crawlers and crabs on the inside end of the channel. LUDINGTON-In spite of very bad weather last week, 25 boats landed 286 fish - over 11 per boat - reports the Tamarac Sports Fishing Dock. The catch was mostly salmon with Chinook from 22-27 lbs. and Coho to 14 lbs. Best baits have been J-Plugs, large Kush spoons, large Locos, or a fly and dodger or spoon and dodger comgination. Ed Andersen of Pere Marquette Sports Center reports that anglers are landing salmon off the north wall with little Cleos, egg bags, and even with a single egg on a tiny egg hook, indicating a heavy con­ centration of fish. On Hamlin lake, Pike and Muskies are doing well with a 44” Tiger muskie of 24 lbs. 13 oz. weighing in as best catch. ONEKAMA-Fishing here is nearing its peak and is excellent, particularly for King salmon, averaging 22 lbs. and Coho salmon, reports Capt. Tom Van of Van’s Resort and Charter Vermontville News By Mrs. Ava Kroger Service. Salmon and a .few Lake trout are coming best straight off Vermontville residents are son’s family in Nashville. the city. Salmon are hitting 40-60 happy to have a barber shop Last week Mrs. Millie Martin ft. down over a 70-120 ft. bottom again and also the reopening of took Mrs. Thelma Hall and Mrs. and Lakers are coming at 100-120 the Sugar Hut Cafe. Mary Hosey to Caro where they ft. over 150 ft. Silver Dodgers Mr. Lowell (Bird) Halliwell made the acquaintance of their with green Jon flies and green was discharged Wednesday from new great-grandson, Curtis Hall. and blue J-plugs are best baits. H.G.B Hospital after a stay of two They also visited other relatives Pike are excellent in Portage weeks due to a heart condition. there and shopped in Saginaw. lake on Daredevils and No. 5 Mrs. Thelma Hall spent the Mrs. Ava Kroger visited her Mepps spinners. cousin, Mrs. Gertrude Martens at Labor Day week-end at Higgins HONOR-Silver salmon have the Eaton* County Medical Care Lake. moved into both East and West Facility Wednesday afternoon. The first fall meeting of the Platte bay and fishing for Coho, Mrs. Bernice Adrion spent two Senior Citizens will be Tuesday, Steelhead, Chinook, and Browns nights last week visiting Mr. and September 20,'at the Griswold is very good, reports Tom Mrs. Lee Haviland in Ypsilanti. Room. Mr. Robert Gierman of Stocklen of Riverside Canoes. Mrs. Haviland was formerly Portland will show slides of hi! Fish are coming at depths Hazel Hawkins of the V.H.S. trip to Peru. ranging from 15 to 70 ft. just at Class of 1919. Mrs. Adrion The Eaton County Retired the dropoff. Blue or green J- brought her mother, Mrs. Gaut, School Personnel will meet at the plugs, silver and blue U-20 from Jarvis Acres to Ver­ Bellevue Methodist Church for a Flatfish and large chartreuse montville on Friday, to spend the 12:30 p.m. luncheon or? Tuesday, Dodgers with black or green files weekend. Mr. and -Mrs. Phil September 20. are best baits. Gaut, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gaut CHARLEVOIX-Fishing here is and Harold Gaut were also very good when weather permits visitors on Friday. MEMBER boats out, reports Capt. Lew Mr. Les Boldrey of Florida, a Webb of Marine Charter Service. former Maplewood teacher, was Boats have reported limit cat­ in town on Thursday. He and his ches of Lake trout which are wife have both retired from Association - Founded 1885 hitting at 120-140 ft. over a 240 ft. teaching and are visiting their water depth. Blue and chrome or red and white Fireplugs have been doing well along with Loan closet in need! Manistee Wobblers in the new The Loan Closet is in need of fluorescent colors of red and white or blue and white. Chinook good used supplies. The demand salmon, from 20-30 lbs., are going for our equipment is so high that for Krocodiles and Manistee we desparately need some more. Maple Valley News We prefer donations (which are spoons. Nashville, Michigan. tax deductible) but can pay a PETOSKEY-Lake trout are Published weekly, delivered out deep and fishing is very good, small fee. by Reminder Delivery Items needed are walkers, weather permitting, reports the Service and thru Post Office. commodes, childrens ’ crutches, chamber of commerce. Panfish Circulation 3,200 papers. are very good on inland lakes and wheelchairs and vaporizers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad If you have any of these or Brook, Rainbow, and Brown trout Graphics Inc., Hastings, other sick room or convalescent have been good. There is a good Mich. Subscription rates, crop of wild blackberries and room supplies, please call either $7.50 per year. Barry anc Sharon Bishop'at 852-0716 or Ruth raspberries. Eaton Counties $7.50 also.' Hughes 852-1978. (9-27) N^ALPER Blood donors needed! The Red Cross Bloodmobile is scheduled to visit St. Cyril’s Church, Nashville, Tuesday, September 6. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. At a time When Barry County residents should be donating 1700 units of blood annually, we are actually producing about 1150 units. New Blood Donors are needed to fill the gap. Basically, anyone 17 to 65 years old can give blood if they are in reasonably good health. Prospective donors who are 17 need their parents’ consent on a form available from the Barry County Chapter. Blood donors may schedule appointments by calling the Barry County Red Cross at 945­ 3122. Barry Democrats in support of a Barry County housing committee- JEANS Brown, Blue, Tan & Navy Waist Sizes: 29-38 CAOO Reg. $12.9 99 ou Sa ve>300 For 10 Days Only! 'K.ertey Variety Store 115-117 N. MAIN 20 YEARS NEW in NASHVILLE Dance School Register NOW for Fall Classes • Tap • Jazz • Adult Jazz • Musical Comedy Phone 726-0661 Maple Valley Area Get'em while they rre hot Right now, we're really dealing onthe hottest things on snow. The five to ride 'em to believe 'em. So come in and check each' sled's At its September 1 Executive Board meeting, the Barry County Democratic Committee passed the following resolution: “Resolved: That the Barry County Democratic Committee stands in support of the newly formed Barry County Housing Commission.” James K. Gordon, Chairperson, September 1,1977 Men's Famous Wrangler Corduroy Barb Frank’s Ph:852-9747 Action Ads LOST: Rented steam magic carpet cleaner on Wednesday, August 24, between Greggs Crossing Rd. and M-66. If found, please call Laura Hoffman, 852­ 9336 or Carl’s Market, 852-1621, Nashville. (9-6) PORCH SALE: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mon. Sept. 5 to Sun. ^ept. 11, at 327 Phillips St. Nashville. Avon bottles, antiques, clothes, magazines and so forth. Wheeler Marine M-66 South of Nashville, Michigan-- Phone 852-9609 �The Maple Valey News, Nashville. Wednesday September 7,1977 - Page 3 A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen Part-1: STATE GOVERNMENT: WORKING FOR YOU The four departments to be discussed in this final installment in my summer series on state government provide services which are used by nearly every Michigan resident. They are the departments of natural resources, state, state police, and treasury. For example, every time you visit a state park, renew your driver’s license, drive on a Michigan freeway, and send in your state income tax return, you are utilizing the services these departments have to offer. A brief summary of the major programs conducted by these departments and a listing of how you may contact them follows: NATURAL RESOURCES: NATURAL RESOURCES: You need only look around you to realize why Michigan has become known as a leader among states in the effort to preserve our environment. Our natural resources are bountiful and are one of the most important reasons why our state attracts more than 20 million visitors annually. Much of the credit for this distinction is due to the efforts of the State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Department is composed of various divisions which are responsible for assuring that our air and waters are free of pollution, planning for the future wise use of our lands, and protecting our forests and grasslands across the state. In addition, the state parks,Tn which thousands of Michigan residents and visitors camp each year, are maintained by this Department, which also oversees the state’s wildlife resources and recommends rules for hunting and trapping seasons. Learn to Prepare Income Taxes • Like to meet the public? • Want to earn extra money? • Work accurately with figures? Enroll in the H & R Block Income Tax Course begin­ ning soon in your area and learn to prepare income taxes for yourself, your friends and as a source of income. Job interviews available for best students. Send for free information end class sched­ ules today. Classes begin Sepemberl5 Contact the office nearest you j H&R BLOCK I 303 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Ph. 945-3341 * I I I Please send me free information about your tax preparation course. I understand there is no obligation. । । Name ................................. .. Address ------- ............--------- | City । ... ■ State ----I Phone •-----------------------------^^CLIP AND MAIL TODAY^ You may contact the DNR for further information about their services at any of the district offices which are located in Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Pontiac, Plainwell,, Lansing,, Marquette,, Ann Arbor, and Cadillac, or you may write to: Department of Natural Resources Information Services Center, Mason Building - 7th Floor, Box 30028, Lansing, MI. 48909. Telephone: (517) 3731220. STATE: If you own a car, boat or snowmobile, you mus.t have come in contact with the Department of State when you obtained your license to .operate any of these vehicles in Michigan. Headed by elected Secretary of State State, this Department is responsible for titling motor vehicles, issuing vehicle license plates and drivers’ licenses, and licensing watercraft, snowmobiles, and off-road vehicles. The Michigan driver point system and the state’s driver improvement program are also administered by this Department, as is the Michigan Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund. You probably knew about those functions, but did you know that the Department also registers trademarks, lobbyists, chattel mortgages, financing statements, railroad leases, and insignia? And that it is responsible for recording city, village and township charters, in­ corporation proceedings, county ordinances, soil conservation and metropolitan districts, and municipal authorities? Also operating withing the jurisdiction of this Department is the Board of State Canvassers which determines the results of elections for state and other offices. More than 200 branch Secretary of State offices are located in 83 county seats and other population centers across the state. Their addresses and phone numbers may be found in most telephone directories. You may also contact this Department by writing to: Department of State, Treasury Building - 1st Floor, Box 30045, Lansing, MI. 48918, or by calling: (517) 373-0610. STATE POLICE: Most people probably don’t look forward to coming in per­ sonal contact with the State Police because when we do, it usually means we’ve been ex­ ceeding the speed limit, but we all appreciate their protecting us against other speeders and criminals. Traffic law enforcement and safety programs represent major areas of activity for the Department of State Police. Issuing tickets . to errant motorists, assisting disabled motorists, inspecting vehicles for proper equipment, and super­ vising criminal blockades are among this Department’s responsibilities. _ Crime prevention activities of the Department are centered around the investigation and apprehension of criminals engaged in such crimes as narcotics sales and possession, organized crime, gambling, robbery, smuggling, auto theft, prostitution, arson, and receiving and concealing stolen property. The Department also operates a crime laboratory system and provides emergency services during natural disasters and civil disturbances. The State Police force is currently composed, of nearly 2,000 enlisted officers. Further information about the services of this Department may be obtained by writing to: Department of State Police, 714 South Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI. 48823 or by calling: (517) 332-2521. State Police posts are also located in 65 other cities throughout the state. TREASURY: Most of us have trouble balancing our personal checkbooks-just what it wou would oos-jus imagine magnewa be like to have to balance the steate’se asosetsavaend oliabailaitniecse. And, that’s just one of the responsibilities of the State Deppartment of Treasury. Three main bureaus carry out the functions of this Department: Collections, Finance, and Government Services. The Collections Bureau is perhaps the one with which we as taxpayers^are most familiar. It Bloodmobile to be in Nashville— The Red Cross Bloodmobile is scheduled to visit St. Cyril’s Church, Nashville, Tuesday, September 6. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. At a time when Barry County residents should be donating 1700 units of Blood annually, we are actually producing about 1150 units. New Blood Donors are needed to fill the gap. Basically, anyone 17 to 65 years old can give Blood if they are in reasonably good health. Prospective Donors who are 17 need their parents’ consent on a form available from the Barry County Chapter. Blood Donors may schedule appointments by- calling the Barry County Red Cross at 945­ 3122. Action Ads NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY Summer Hours will be 9 - 5:30 weekdays and closed on Saturday afternoons, (tfn) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Michigan Approved by Department of Health. Call MENZO MENZO HOWE, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Charlotte, administers the state's tax laws, including the income tax, sales and use tax. business activity taxes, motor fuel tax, intangibles and inheritance tax, and others. The Finance Bureau serves as the custodian of the State’s various trust and agency funds and invests such funds in ac­ cordance with the statutes. It is also responsible for receiving and depositing all monies for the State of Michigan, its depart­ ments, boards, institutions, and commissions, including federal grants-in-aid. Among the duties of the Bureau of Government Services are to audit local units of government, to approve boundary changes, and to aid in developing uniform property tax assessing practices. Inquiries about this Department’s services should be addressed to: Department of Treasury, Box 30058, Lansing, MI. 48922. Telephone: (517) 3733174. This concludes my summer series on services provided by state government departments. Previous reports pertained to the departments of agriculture, attorney general,, civil rights, civil service, commerce, corrections, education, high­ ways, labor, licensing and regulation, management and budget, mfental health, military affairs, public health and social services. If you missed these reports and would like to obtain them, simply write to me, c-o State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI. 48909. Calendar of events Barry County Cooperative Extension Service Sept. 7 - General Meeting to Evaluate Non-Livestock 4-H Project classes of Fair, Ex­ tension Office, 8 p.m. Sept. 8 - Bull Ring, 8 p.m.. Ex­ tension Office, Hastings Sept. 12 MAEH District Meeting, Corunna Casino, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m- Call Mary Carpenter, 945-3660 for reservation. Sept. 12 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extensioii Office, Hastings. Sept. 12 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Sept. 19 - Weight Control Group Meeting Cancelled. Sept. 19 - Market Livestock Banquet, Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings, 7:00 p.m. Sept. 25 - Weight Control Group Meeting Cancelled. Oct. 3 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 3 - MAEH Council Meeting, 1:30 p.m. Extension Board, 2:00 p.m. Entire Board. Oct. 6 - Lesson Day on Energy and Assertiveness Training, Community Building, Fairgrounds, 9:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Oct. 10 - 4-H Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. Oct. 10 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 pan., pan., Extension Extension Office, Office, Hastings. �Th* Mopt* Volley Newt Noshvill*. Wednesday September 7. IV77 - Page 4 Four 1977 Michigan Salmon Guide Two million Coho and Chinook schooling in Michigan rivers, bays and lakes, ready for the fishermenThe wary pink salmon should provide bonus fall fishing for the more than 500.000 salmon addicts concentrating on two million coho and chinook schooling off 35 Michigan rivers, bays and lakes, according to Automobile Club of Michigan. The pink, or humpback, spawns every two years and is returning to tributaries of Lakes Superior, Michigan and Huron. Many of those fish, plus more than a million coho ranging up to 25 pounds and chinook averaging 30 pounds, should be taken at rivers, lakes and bays listed on Auto Club’s 1977 salmon fishing guide. Runs of at least three-year-old silvery salmon already are converging on spawning streams and should provide optimum Great Lakes and stream angling through mid-November. State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials also are hopeful of a strong salmon fishery in Southeast Michigan, especially in the Detroit River where chinook runs were disappointing the past two seasons. DNR officials are hopeful that a new chemical used to imprint salmon smolts and to be released into the river off Belle Isle will help mature chinook “home in." The new imprint chemical along with increased fishing pressure may help avoid the problem encountered last year, when the fish were near death by the time salmon schools were located, Auto Club stated. Sportsmen looking for an early salmon fishery should be ready to go after the pinks in early Sep- tember, Auto Club advised. The small but powerful pinks were planted inadvertently into Lake Superior by Canada in 1956. Now they are established firmly as the world’s only naturally reproducing freshwater pink salmon. The state record is just over two pounds. Humpback schools are ex­ panding southward each year and at least one good Lower Peninsula run is expected in Lake Huron’s Ocqueoc River. Other significant runs should appear in Upper Michigan’s Presque Isle, Huron and Laughing Whitefish rivers along Lake Superior, and possibly in the Carp River on Lake Huron and in the Ford and Manistique river? and Thompson Creek along Lake Michigan. Most pinks are taken in streams, where flies or small spoons and spinners can provoke strikes from spawners. Stealth is required. These fish are disturbed easily, but once caught, filleted and cooked, many anglers agree pinks are tastier table fare than either coho or chinook salmon. Plans to weir off portions of several rivers from spawning coho and chinook salmon will not affect runs of pink salmon. Weirs to help control snagging and salmon straying from other streams are planned in West Michigan for the Pere Marquette and Jordan rivers and Bear Creek. DNR egg-taking weirs will be operated this year on the lower Platte and Little Manistee rivers as well. East Michigan’s Van Etten Creek, an Au Sable River tributary near Oscoda, also will be barred to spawning salmon MYCITRACIN Antibiotic Ointment 7a oz. Tube C 4A Unicap Therapeutic Vitamin Formula (With Minerals) Bottle of 30 FREE! Action Ads With purchase of 90 (§) Simon Pharmacy VW/ JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. , Ph.852-0845 - Nashville, Michigan - Emergency Ph.852-9787 Vttg OPEN: 9-6 Monday-Friday *9-1 Saturday River anglers are expected to be out in droves along 11 other streams, plus a portion of the Pere Marquette below the planned weir. East Michigan’s best salmon stream should be the AuSable, where returns from plants of 200,000 coho and 400,000 chinook salmon should soon be jamming the river mouth near Oscoda. Fish will run to Foote Dam in large numbers in September. Large chinook runs also are expected in Harrisville Harbor, the Au Gres River and the Ocqueoc River-Nagle Creek area north of Rogers City. A good run of coho and bonuses of steelhead, lake and brown trout are ex­ pected again in Tawas Bay and off two Thumb-area streams — Diamond Creek near Port Hope and Elk Creek at Sanilac State Park in Sanilac County. Large chinook and coho runs are expected in the St. Joseph, Kalamazoo, Grand and Muskegon rivers and in tributaries along Lake Michigan. The lower Pere Marquette and the Big Sable River near Ludington also are good bets. Anglers in small boats should try for coho in the sheltered waters of Portage Lake north of Manistee as well as in Manistee, White and Muskegon lakes. Lake Superior’s best bets for both coho and chinook include the Black, Presque Isle, Huron and Dead rivers. The Presque Isle and Huron also should have good runs of pink salmon. Sections of certain streams are open again this year to “liberalized" fishing regulations, allowing anglers to keep foulhooked Pacific salmon from Sept. 1 to Dec, 31. Fishermen are restricted to using unweighted double or treble hooks no more than threeeights inch from point to shank or single hooks no more than onehalf inch from point to shank. For dates and sections open on each stream, contact any DNR office. 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For an appointment call... 1I F-100 V-8 engine, automatic, transmission, power steering and brakes, radial tires. • 6 years of experience as a hair stylist • Service for men, women and children. • Attended many seminars •» 1978 Ford ’4546 * <9 LAKE ODESSA, MICH. 1 Mile East of Lake Odessa * / r- Phone 374-8861 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday September 7.1977 ■ Page 5 A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative Sept. 6-Sept. 13,1977 SESSION ACTION - The legislature reconvened for a oneday session last week to give immediate effect to an ap­ propriations bill, thus clearing the way for work to begin now to remodel Kincheloe Air Force Base at Sault Ste. Marie into a prison. TRANSPORTATION PLAN Governor1 Milliken and a special legislative committee have agreed to a new plan to give more money to local roads, highway patrols & public transit; this would come from the general fund, increased gas taxes & license plate fees. SCHOOL PACTS Most of Michigan’s K-12 schools are now open, and as of August 30 nearly 60 percent of our 530 school districts had ratified contracts with teachers. This is an increase over last year’s settlements at , this time. LOBBYIST BILL - Hearings will be held this week on SB 674, which would regulate lobbyists’ activities in Lansing. They will be Tuesday morning in Warren; Wednesday morning in downtown Detroit; Wednesday evening in Royal Oak; Thursday morning in Kalamazoo; Thursday evening in Grand Rapids; and Friday morning in Pontiac. Please | contact my office for further details. GOVERNORS’ CONFERENCE - The National Governors Conference is being PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK held this week in Detroit, the first time the group has met in Michigan. Goverrnor Milliken is the new chairman of the Con­ ference and will be working to promote Michigan’s attractions to his 49 colleagues. ETHNIC COMMISSION - The House Republican Leader has proposed a state Commission on Ethnic Affiars,'which would work to help ethnics develop their skills and continue their education, and to promote the accomplishments and con­ tributions of ethnic groups and individuals. POPULATION GROWTH - A University of Michigan study predicts that population in northern Michigan will grow at triple the national rate in the 1970’s. On thq other hand, the Detroit metropolitan area will probably continue to lose population as it has so far this decade. NEW BILLS- Although the House and Senate met for a relatively brief time last week, nearly 50 new bills were in­ troduced. They cover divorce, election and sales tax laws, as well as the Public Service Commission; the legislature will begin consideration of them this CANNING CAUTION - Canning season is in full swing again, as are marketing efforts to get a share of the home canning dollar: an MSU home economist has warned that a product which supposedly will test whether canned food is still good via a color test, is worthless. Also, the larger sizes of resealable jars can be dangerous if not properly prepared. DARRELL HAMILTON Monday, Sept. 12 Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, Pears, Bread & Butter, Cookies, Milk. Tuesday, Sept. 13 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Corn, Applesauce, Milk. Wednesday, Sept. 14 Spaghetti, Peas, Peaches, Homemade Onion, Rolls, Milk. Thursday, Sept. 15 Turkey Gravy on Biscuits, Green Beans, Pineapple-Orange Jello, Milk. Friday, Sept. 16 Pizza Buns, Coleslaw, Pears, Cookies, Milk. ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES; Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 ACTION-ADS VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. (tfn) _____________________ CALL TO ENROLL > for acrobatics, tap, ballet and modern jazz classes. Ages 4 years old and up. Call 945-4431, Dalrene’s Studio of Dance and Acrobatics, 210 E. Grand, Hastings. (9-13) VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5T7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan CARPENTER AND MASONRY WORK WANTED. Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT PH. 726-0324 Vermontville, Michigan $202.10 a month for an individual and $303.10 for an eligible couple. Not everyone gets this much, however, because most other income causes the SSI payment to be reduced. The value of a person’s real and personal property may have an effect, on eligibility. Not all property counts, though. A person’s home doesn’t count and neither does a car of reasonable value, nor small life insurance policies. Property that does count in- cludes' savings accounts, stocks, bonds, jewelry, and other valuables. If the value of this kind of property is more than $1,500 for an. individual or more than $2,250 for a couple, SSI payments cannot be made. Persons who want more in­ formation about SSI can contact the Grand Rapids Social Security office between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. It is located at 110 Michigan N.W., and the telephone number is 456-2241. News from the Senate Republican information office — State Senator John A. Welborn today introduced a resolution (SR 273) requesting the Congress of the United States to ammend the U.S. Constitution to require that total federal appropriations not exceed total estimated federal revenues in any fiscal year. ’ Article V of the U.S. Con­ stitution directs the Congress to call a Constitutional Convention if two-thirds of the state legislatures request one. Several states have already called for a Constitutional Convention to amend the Constitution with a prohibition against federal deficit spending. “The current fiscal budget of $460 billion will have at least a $58 billion deficit,” Senator Welborn pointed out. “This is despite the fact that President Carter made a commitment to reduce federal spending, starting with his own personal staff. I have not seen any move to decrease his staff, or to decrease the federal debt.” “After hearing about the way U.S. Budget Director Bert Lance runs his own personal finances through the use of overdrafts, if he intends to run the federal budget the same way, I think we all have cause for concern,” the Kalamazoo Republican further remarked. “The current federal debt, as of June 20, 1977, totals in excess of $668.1 billion. At the end of the 1978 fiscal year, each man, woman, and child’s share of that debt will be $3,377.21,” Senator Welborn noted. “My resolution represents Michigan’s effort to put a stop to the spiralling federal debt,” he concluded. We’re concerned where you’re concerned Maple Valley school lunch PH. 852-9691 People who plan to apply for supplemental security income (SSI) payments can help speed the .processing of their claim, Robert Fleminger, social security manager in Grand Rapids, said today. SSI payments are made to people who are age 65 and over, or blind, or disabled and who don’t own much property or have much income. SSI is ad­ ministered by social security. They Can help, Fleminger continued, by getting together material to support their claim before they contact a social security office to apply. He suggested that people get thefollowing kinds of information together first: - Proof of age, unless the person already gets social security benefits. - The person’s latest tax bill or assessment notice if the person owns real property other than his or her own home. - Names of any person who help ‘support the applicant and the amount of money provided. - Bank books, stock cer­ tificates, and bonds. - Motor vehicle registration. - Proof of pensions and an­ nuities. - A copy of the person’^ most recent tax return if self­ employed. - If blind or disabled, a list of the doctors, hospitals, or clinics where treated. A person can apply for SSI payments at any social security office. The basic SSI payment is fall. • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds Rt. 3r NASHVILLE People applying for supplemental security income can speed up claims- Do you need a mortgage for your dream house? Apply for that loan We want you to have thathouse and we'll do our darndest to get your application approved. And get you the word on it quick! You don't have to be a depositor to take advantage of our mortgage loans. Everyone is welcome to apply. So come on .......Let's get to work on it today! Check Our Many Services EQUAL HQUSMG INSURANCE INSPECTOR Contractors to complete in­ spections in Barry County on a fee basis. Car and Poloroid camera a must. Reply to H.I.S., Box 6264, Grand Rapids. MI. 49506. HERE! LENDER and Loan THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU .. . HOME OFFICE • CHARLOTTE, MICH. - PHONE 543-3880 Nashville, Mich. - Phone 852-1830 - Eaton Rapids, Mich. - Phone 663-1551 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday September 7.1977 ■ Page 6 Michigan’s 15 mile ‘art gallery’ greens result from the efflux of copper; reds, rusts, browns, and other hues are the effect of iron ore oozing over the sandstone. This fantastic gallery of sculpture and color is visable only by boat, with the exception of the Miner’s Castle area which is accessible by road and trail. Tours of the Pictured Rocks originate at Munising and cover about 37 miles round-trip. Length of the tour is approximately two and one-half to three hours. As the tour boat heads for the east channel of Munising Bay, leading'into Lake Superior, it passes Grand Island and one of the oldest lighthouses on Lake Superior. The light was built in 1867 and was operated by kerosene lamps, but it has not been used since the turn of the century. It appears to have a green dome which is actually a copper reflector that time and weather have turned to green. The first significant formation of the Rocks tour is Miner’s Castle. Castle Rock is 90 feet high and it was here that Father Marquette is said to have preached Christianity, to the Indians. Then past Stately River, Painted Coves and Mosquito Harbor where Mosquito River empties into Superior. Mosquito River is supposedly one of the best streams in the Upper Peninsula for rainbow trout in the spring. Astounding, spectacular, magnificent, fabulous!...all are words often used to describe the Pictured Rocks along Lake Superior between Munising and Grand Marais, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This natural phenomenon is also often referred to as, “the place where Mother Nature cleaned her paint brushes". Both the words and the phrase are most appropriate, according to the Travel Bureau, Michigan Department of Com­ merce. The Pictured Rocks are estimated by geologists to be 1,500 million years old. They are partof a formation which extends down and under the eastern half of the lower peninsula, rising again in Kentucky along the Kentucky River to form the Kentucky Palisades. The Rocks are Cambrian sandstone topped by an upper layer of Dolomite. Over a period of who knows how many hundreds, or thousands of years, using the erosive elements as her tools - rain and sea, wind and frost - nature has sculpted the cliffs into caves and arches and almost unbelievable forms. Then to top it off, she created murals of color in her own inimitable fashion. The colors are actually painted on the rocks by mineral seepage that oxidizes when it meets the air. Whites are created by limestone seepage; blues and As we look around us our homes, our cars, machines, place of employment - every­ thing was invented, designed and produced by someone, living or dead. We owe a debt of, gratitude, especially to the elderly, and honor them on Labor Day for their years of toil to produce the comfortable living standard we now enjoy. 'Vcqt- . FUNERAL HOMES Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 7^6-0624 Next comes the Caves of the Bloody Chiefs. According to Indian legend, Indian chiefs of long ago confined their prisoners of war in these caves and let the sea dash them to thejr death. A short distance further on is Paul Bunyan’s Anvil, or the inevitable Lover’s Leap. The boat continues past Rainbow Cave, around Indian Head Point and the Rookery where the sea gulls lay their eggs and hatch their young. The young gulls are dark gray and difficult to spot because they blend into the grey of the stone. The Rookery could be compared to a high rise apartment building, complete with porches, where the young gulls and their parents come out to sun and watch the tour boats go by. Grand Portal is the highest formation of the Pictured Rocks rising 200 feet above the lake. Beyond the Portal there is Battleship Rock, the Flower Vase, the Indian Drums and finally Chapel Rock. A lone white pine stands atop Chapel Rock, its life sustained by two roots which reach from the rock to the earth of the mainland. The Pictured Rocks were designated as part of a National authorized Lakeshore by Congress October 15, 1966. The National Lakeshore extends 38 miles from Munising to Grand Marais and covers an area of 67,000 acres. A hiking trail runs the entire length of the Lakeshore. By taking county road H-58 northeast from Munising to Grand Marais, visitors to the area enjoy a remarkably scenic drive through part of the Grand Sable State Forest with accents of large, almost pure stands of beautiful white birch. It also affords the opportunity to view several other marvels wrought by nature’s hand. The Devil’s Log Slide, for example, is breathtaking in every sense of the word. It rises nearly 300 feet above Lake Superior at what seems to be at least a 75 degree angle. Ad­ venturous souls slip, slide and tumble down the sand trough to the beach below. Once down, however, they face an extremely precarious and most exacting climb back up to the summit. Almost adjacent to the Slide are the majestic Grand Sable Dunes, five square miles of'windswept, moving hills of sand looming up to 350 feet above lake level. At the base of the Dunes, on See Us For.;. Professional Hair Stylists Professional Hair Care Products Professional Customer Service 1000 Watt Professional ST Hairdryers $Jg95 Professional p $1295 Curling Irons Call the Professionals... Fall & Winter Hours... Starting September 10 Come in today and let us help select the style that is YOU! Tuesday thru Saturday COMPLETE LINE OF RK PRODUCTS Complete hair care services for both sexes!-' • Styling .Permanents .Frosting .Coloring .Highlighting __ P h ’ QAft.fi 7 A 7 ■ * ■’ U fU f o Facials °Pen Monday thru Friday (Call about other times) Located: Above Birke's Shoe Store in ^Razors Edge ^Razor's HAIRDESIGNERS the inland side, are the serene, Travel notes from your blue waters of Grand Sable Lake. Then comes Grand Sable Falls, local travel agentwhere the t waters of the Sable There has been a lot of River cascade over a series of publicity lately on flying and sharp drops as they rush to Lake Superior. The Falls are tucked in being bumped off a flight for the forest about four miles west which you have a confirmed reservation. It is now law that a of Grand Marais. Grand Marais disclosure notice on deliberate was once a lumbering boom-town be posted and commercial fishing center. overbooking prominently wherever tickets are Today, it is noted as an excellent sold and that a slip to that effect sport fishing area for lake trout and coho salmon. Rockhounds be included with your ticket. The chance that you may be also find the area a most bumped is very slight. However, lucrative hunting ground. During the winter months, the Munising­ if this should happen, you may be to compensatory Grand Marais area is a near entitled for perfect playground or payment. To avoid this problem, we snowmobilers. suggest that you make your The Pictured Rocks-MunisingGrand Marais area is ideal for a reservations early and be at the get-away, relaxing and airport at least 45 minutes before memorable vacation. It’s an area the flight leaves. You might still that demands you to, “stop and be bumped but your chances are much less. Passengers who check smell the flowers”. For information on other areas in early get their seat assignment of interest and events in and the late arriving passengers Michigan, write the Travel are more apt to be the ones Bureau, Michigan Department of bumped from the flight. For Commerce, Box 30226, Lansing, additional information call your local travel agent. 48909. Court school reunion! Former students of the old Court School, formerly located 6 miles north of Battle Creek, Michigan on North Avenue, are having their second Court School Reunion, Sunday September 18, from 12 noon to5 p.m., at Bedford Park, Township Bedford Michigan. If you or any member of your family has ever attended Court School, you are urged to come and help make this a memorable occasion. We would like to make this an annual thing and are trying to contact all old school pupils and teachers. Bring a picnic lunch for yourself and family - refresh­ ments will be furnished. A donation of $3 per family will be asked at the gate. If you have any questions, or can give us any leads to old school chums, please contact Rolland Haight at 616-623-2590, Dorothy (Murphy) Rose at 9628446, or Bonnie (Jones) O’Keefe at 616-721-3365. In case of rain, come anyway, Rotarians learn of Red Cross disaster preparations Keith Keith Bankwitz, Bankwitz, Red Red Cross Cross Division Field Representative from Detroit, told Hastings Rotarians Monday that the Barry County Chapter has been developing its disaster readiness capabilities to meet a major disaster situation. Bankwitz saw disaster service in the Grondy, Virginia area during the recent flooding in Virginia, West Virginia, Ten­ nessee, Kentucky and Alabama that left 25,000 homes destroyed. He said that Red Cross served 16,864 families and spent $6,900,000 in assistance during that one disaster. Should an emergency develop in Barry County, the Barry County Chapter would supply food, clothes, shelter, and emergency medical care until additionall assistance could arrive from other Red Cross elements. Red Cross spent six thousand dollars when they assisted 42 families in Barry County during floods in April 1975. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday September 7.1977 - Page 7 Democratic leaders to gather in Hastings Saturday, September 10th at 10 a.m. the Barry County Democratic Party will host a meeting of the Third Congressional District Democratic Committee, at the U.A.W. Local 138 Hall, Apple VC' Credit for work experience now offered at KCC— S.S? SS? .S? : %s ? .< . ?&§s gi »£, , "<**l*»iklMoJ iklMoJ 5 J^bija^. * *3 i; ^iiSjji 4-as^. *8fei 1 zsrjj * M talj, ki M dridi W difc^it । SWDfttffii , *J m Im uh idi •** feltasplait f ■ Ote iin tte ta a .'EfeiiBmter ■aw. imkilfriffi Street, Hastings. Chairman B.J. ‘Mac” McDonald of Battle Creek will preside. He will be assisted by Alma Czinder of Hastings, secretary of the Third District Committee. Barry County Democratic Irene Goodnoe purchases Beauty Shop from Helen Ackett Irene Goodnoe bought Helen's Beauty Shop in Nashville from Helen Ackett and assumed ownership of the business Tuesday, Aug. 30. The business is now called Irene's Beauty Shop. Irene has worked at Diane's Salon in Battle Creek for the last five and one-half years. She graduated from the Battle Creek Beauty College in 1972. She is experienced at styling hair for men, women and children. She and her husband, Robert Goodnoe, have lived in the Maple Valley area for 16 years. They have two children. Dawn, 22, and Marty, 17. They have two grandchildren. Helen Ackett owned the shop for twelve years. She will continue working at Irene's on a part-time basis. The shop is located at 204 N. Main. The phone number is 852-9107. Irene's will be open Tuesday through Saturday. Kellogg Community College now offers recognition for prior experiences and ac­ complishments, it was an­ nounced by Richard F. Whit­ more, KCC president. Students and potential students with background experiences obtained through business and industrial experience, military service, on-the-job training, apprenticeship, private schools, public secondary schools or other colleges may have this prior experiential learning evaluated for credit and applied toward a certificate or degree from Kellogg Community College. James E. Cook, KCC executive vice president and experiential learning program coordinator, said that the student is respon­ sible for initiating his or her experiential learning evaluation. ■ To initiate the process the student must: Serving our Country— (Maple Valley News Photo) 1633 South Hanover (M-37) There's a whole lot more to Panama than a canal. For instance, this little country is one of the greatest fishing spots in the world. Even the name of this country verifies this fact. Panama, for your information, means “abun­ dance offish." The first time I visited Panama 1 dutifully took the usual pictures of the big boats easing through the canal, but the sight which really in­ spired my interest was a six-foot tarpon being hoisted up for display in front of a Canal Zone fishing camp. Gatun Lake, the proud angler told me, was literally full of big tarpon and snook. This situation still exists today and is sufficient reason for any angler to pack his bags and go see what the Republi­ cans and Democrats are squabbling about. The Atlantic side of Panama of­ fers the San Blas Islands which are famous for Cuna Indians and col­ orful “mola" handicraft, it also is a peaceful South Sea Island, just the sort of a place to relax and forget about 20th century innovations like income taxes and Howard Cosell. But if you're a serious fisherman 1 suggest that you concentrate on the Pacific side ofthis country. South of Panama City, in a little bay carved out of the Darien jungle, is a big game fishing camp which has made angling history since the day it was opened. This is the place to go if you're hankering to battle a 1000pound black marlin or land an over­ sized Pacific sailfish. The tab for a full week of fishing here is around $ 1550 which isn't too bad if you con­ sider the high cost of living for ev­ erything else. If you prefer to use lighter tackle there's an island fishing camp up the coast from the Panama capital which offers dawn to dusk fishing action for roosterfish, ambeijack, big cubera snapper, and even bill­ fish. A seven-day package here is priced at a little under $ 1000. Panama is one of the most Ameri­ canized of all the Latin American countries. Entry regulations are negligible, currency is interchange­ able. folks are friendly, and the place is easy to get to. Braniff, for instance, offers daily service from Miami and other regular service from such Texascities asDallasand Houston. Roundtrip fare from Miami, for example, is a modest $3 io. ~ Hastings, Michigan MAPLE VALLEY PROPERTIES Office .........227 N. Main St., M-66, Nashville - 852*9250 Lloyd Priddy, Sales Associate... Home Phone: 852-9331 Ph. 945-9554 Reach over 3,200 area homes with a 'wantad' in the Maple Valley News. Turn those unwanted, unused items into CASH. Phone TODAY! Call 945-9554 and place your 'wantads', news items and display advertising, house to house in 'The Valley'. a) Contact the Admissions Office to exchange information about the prior experience and the evaluation process. b) Review the goal statements and objectives of the course outline to decide if, in his-her best judgement, the prior experience is equivalent to the college course. c) Collect information which documents the experience. d) Prepare a folder which contains a request for recognition in a specific course(s), a written summary of competencies and skills attained, supporting documentation, and an evaluation fee of five ($5.00) dollars per course to be evaluated. e) Deliver the folder to the Admissions office. f) Be available for additional assessment if necessary. Students and potential students wishing additional information about the new Experiential Learning Program should con­ tact the KCC Admissions Office, 965-3931, Extension 213. leaders scheduled to attend are: National Committee Person Helen Root, State Central Delegate Sandi Pattock, County Secretary Barb Furrow, and former and current County Chairman Ed McPharlin and Jim Gordon. Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District, presently represented by Republican Garry Brown of Schoolcraft, takes in the counties of Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Eaton and Clinton. The Democratic Committee for the Third District is formed to en­ courage and co-ordinate par­ ticipation in the Democratic Party>and the political process in general both on the Congressional district level and on the local level. Fund raising is one part of the activity of the District Com­ mittee, along with adoption and recommendation of policy resolutions to be carried forward to the Michigan Democratic Party. Among various topics to be considered at this Saturday’s meeting are national convention delegate selection rules, resolution dealing with reform of the single business tax, and the teaching of family plannihg in public schools. Other Democratic leaders of the Third District Committee are state representatives Paul Rosenbaum of Battle Creek, Mary Brown of Kalamazoo, and Howard Wolpe, former candidate for Congress and current liaison to Senator Donald Reigle for southwestern Michigan. Paul H. Hammond, Fireman (FN) USN just completed basic training at Great Lakes Naval Training base, Great Lakes, Ill. He will report Sept. 9 for Class “A” School to study to be a Machinests Mate under the Nuclear Power field for 6 weeks (self-paced). Paul is a 1977 Graduate of Maple Valley. He and his wife the former Kris Farley and their son Benjamin Hammond reside at 825 Sherman Street, Nashville. ACTION-ADS Snow Son Locksmith. & Residential and commercial security consultants. Bonded & certified (517) 852-9455 Nashville for your security. BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726-0129. WANTED: Boys 8 to 10 who want to learn camping skills, meet interesting people, learn con­ servation all while enjoying time spent with other boys your age. Sign up for CUB SCOUTING on school night Sept. 15 at Fuller St. School, 7 p.m. Bring your parents. NES & USED GUNS We bOy, sell & trade. AL & PETE’S SPORT SHOP 111 S. Jefferson, Hastings Phone 945-4417 206. 5 BEDROOM, 2-STORY remodeled farm home. Situated on 2 acres south of Nashville. Blown-in insulation. New roof. 8% assumable contract. 410. 50 ACRES WITH 5 BEDROOM RED BRICK home. Also has basement barn. Buildings in excellent condition. Private lake, many trees. Towards Charlotte on main road. , 414.160 ACRES SOUTHWEST OF NASHVILLE. 150 tillable. Tiled. Fair set of buildings including large brick home. Priced at bare land prices. Irrigation possibilities. 415. 180 ACRE DAIRY FARM. 150 tillable. New double 4 milking parlor and free-stall confined cow barn. Includes all milking equipment. Modern 2-story home. Feed and Dairy herd can be included. Due to health owner is forced to sell. 509.35 ACRES NORTHWEST OF NASHVILLE. Vacant except for 24’x34' building. 6 acres wooded, rest tillable. Nice building sites. Many fruit trees. Contract terms. 601. 5 and 10 ACRE LOTS northwest of Nashville. Surveyed, good building conditions. Contract terms. Would consider other property in trade. 604. NORTH OF NASHVILLE. 3 lots, 250 x233'. Surveyed. Blacktop road. 607. 4*/j ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE. Asphalt Rd. Many trees. Could be divided. Health department approved. 807. VERMONTVILLE, Completely equipped machine shop. Includes all real estate. Mostly newer machinery. Same owner over 30 years. Priced very reasonable. 808. RESTAURANT DOING EXCELLENT BUSINESS. Includes all equipment and real estate. Always busy. Terms possible. �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville. Wednesday September 7.1977 ■ Page 8 Boy er-Vance united— Mary Beth Boyer and Steven M. Vance were, united in marriage at the Nashville Baptist Church on June 18 at 2 p.m., Reverand Lester DeGroot con­ ducting the ceremony. Parent of the bride is Mrs. Martha Boyer Lee. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Cox of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. William Vance of Bellefontaine, Ohio. The wedding party included Rosemary Cranson of Ver­ montville, maid of honor and Alan Burd of Nashville, best man. Lori Boyer and Loni Lee acted as bridesmaids. John Peterson of Decatur and Michael Bomer of Nashville assisted the groom. The ringbearer and flower girl were Tony Boyer and Rebecca Childs. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church fellowship hall. The newlyweds spent their honeymoon at King’s Island, Ohio and are now settled in their Battle Creek home. See the MASSEY-FERGUSON CHISEL MULCHER at Our Place. The MF Chisel Mulcher, with 20" disc coulter blades provides even more effective tillage with your MF 129 Chisel Plow. It means savings in time and money and better erosion control. Sw it today at... Bellevue Equipment Co. 203 W. Capital Ave., Belleuve, Mich. Call...(616) 763-3246 MF Massey Ferguson VOVoImIHmHiImHiilli’y w F tVvvalnlll3e ANNUAL FLU SHOT Vermontville Ljons Club will sponsor their ANNUAL FLU SHOT clinic Sept. 20th, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at MAPLEWOOD school. Charge this year will be $1.50 each with maximum charge per family $4.50. LADIES MINI RETREAT Thursday, Sept. 8,1977 7:30P.M. At Nashville Nazarene Church, Fuller St. Nashville, Michigan. Speaker: Mrs. Betty Goudzward from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Reservations not necessary. Coffee hour. Chairwoman: Genita Ripley. Phone: 726-0497. Four Generations The daughter, grand-daughter, and great-granddaughter of Mrs. Raymond Russell gathered at her home in Alto Sunday, Aug. 14 for a reunion. Seated is Mrs. Russell. Clockwise are her great-grand­ daughter Maria Trowbridge, her daughter Mrs. Linda Polhamus of Nashville, and her grand-daughter Mrs. Virginia Trowbridge of Vermontville. (Photo Supplied) ACTION-ADS FOR SALE: Shaklee Products. Ph. 852-1781 Nashville. (9-13) Phone 945-9554 ARCHERY DEER HUNTERS: Black tail hunter $64.95. White tail hunter $79.95. Polar LTD $139.95. Outers Compound Bow Astro Blazer '45 to 60 lbs. Ad­ justable draw weight, 29 to 31 inch draw-lengths, $59.95. Cash Only. Other Compound Bows to choose from. Pro-Line, Laminated Recurve Hunting Bows, 40 to 55 lbs. In Stock. Sale Price: $29 $88. Complete Selection of Archery Tackle Including game getter and XX75 Arrows, in all weights and lengths. AL & PETE’S SPORT SHOP, 111 S. Jefferson, Hastings. Phone 616-945-4417. for Action-Ads For all your insurance needs see .. ’ The ALL-TOGETHER Team" . BOYS, ARE YOU TOO YOUNG to play football, basketball, too young for girls, if you are 8 years old you can still have some fun. Join CUB SCOUTS. Sign up school night Sept. 15 at Fuller St. School at 7 p.m. Bring your parents. FOR SALE: Truck load, of used ■furniture just in, open weekdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Auction Pavilion, South M-37, Hastings. (9-6) Norma Shance Stan Trumble Mary Trumble ^Auto-Owners Insurance LfeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 Auto Service Center All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Shop Carl’s Today! We’ve got childrens • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • TUNE-UPS ■ MUFFLERS • BRAKES - GASOLINE clothing at REDUCED PRICES! Check our in-store racks SPBFtTSn stones Credit Card Americitf ” • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS Carl's Super Market Trowbridge Service Monday-Saturday 8 a.nv4o 8 p.m, — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. , 301 S. Main St,Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 �Tb* Mopie VaAay Naw* NoshwUa. Wednesday Sepfmbei 7. 1*77 - Poge * Hunters recycle squirrel tailsSmall game hunters can now recycle Gray. Fox or Black squirrel tails. They can sell them to Sheldons’. Inc.. Antigo, Wisconsin, makers of .Mepps, the world’s largest-selling fishing lure. The folks at .Mepps do not suggest squirrels be hunted just for the tails. However, those who hunt squirrels for sport and food should save the tails. Squirrels occupy a vital role in nature That’s why sportsmen shouldn’t "waste any portion of the game they harvest for the table by recycling the tails. The tails become hook dressing on Mepps spinners Hunters find Mepps a ready market for tails Good quality Gray tails bring 8 cents each and good quality Fox and Black tails, 10 cents each. Premium quality tails are worth 3 cents more. Postage is refunded on 50 or more tails. "Over 30 million squirrels are bagged nationwide every year, and by recycling tails, squirrel hunters are simply selling a by­ product and practicing good conservation,” T Layton Shepherd, "The Mepps Man,” advises. Besides, a few tails win help pay for ammo on the next outing. Complete information on the proper care, handling and shipment of tails is available by writing directly to Mepps, Box 762, Antigo, Wisconsin 54409. Tails can also be sent to this address. Card ofThanks I wish to thank my friends for cards, flowers and many other acts ofkindness while I was in the hospital. Veva Kroger For Notices, News items, Want-Ads 945-9554 TODAY! Obituaries Cart B, Wells Of 7871 Kinsel Hwy. Vermont­ ville. Michigan, age 84. passed away on September 4th, 1977 from the Eaton County Medical Facility where he has been a patient for one year. Retired farmer and resident of Kalamo Township ail his life. He was married to Alta King, October 31,1920. She passed away on December 14 1959. Mr. Wells is survived by four sons. Sterling and Carroll of Vermontville and Clayton of Mason, Michigan, and Maurice of Lakeland, Florida. Two sisters, Mrs. Violetta Purdy, of Charlotte and Mrs. Marion (Leola) Vincent of Coshocton, Ohio. There were eleven grandchildren and one great grand child. Services are Wednesday September 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Burial in th Kalamo Cemetery. Golden Dessert For .. . Easy Summertime Living Task force to study physician distribution problems in Michigan A House Republican Task Force studying physician maldistribution in Michigan will conduct a public hearing in Charlotte on Thursday, Sep­ tember 15. reports State Representative Ernest Nash (RDi mondale > Representative Nash, who is a member of the task force, said the hearing will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room of the Charlotte City Hall. "The task force is holding these hearings next week in areas which are considered to be medically underserved,” said Nash. "The medical underservice problem stems from the fact that there are not enough primary care physicians to serve the population of a given area and the task force is looking for ideas on how to solve the problem legislatively," he added. “We need to seek ways to en­ courage physicians to locate in underserved areas and at the same time encourage young medical students to enter the WASHINGTON REPORT: "Nectarinr Rum Ring" is a shimmering, richly flavored golden dessert accented by crimson bits of fresh California nectarines. Perfect for easy summertime living, it’s made by blending creamy butterscotch pudding with whipped cream that is spiced with rum, and then chilled in a ring mold. To serve, simply unmold and fill the center with slices of fresh nectarines that are lightly flavored with rum. Garnish with sprigs of mint. NECTARINE RUM RING 5 or 6 fresh California nectarines '/i cup brown sugar, packed 5 tablespoons rum 1 package (3% ounces) butterscotch flavor pudding and pie filling mix Milk envelopes (2 tablespoons) unflavored gelatin i/t cup co|d water , cu whipping cream Mint sprigs Cut 2 or 3 nectarines from pits and chop to measure 2 cups. Mix with brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of the rum. Prepare pudding mix with milk according to package directions; cover with waxed paper to prevent “skin” from forming. Chill. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over cold water; cook over low heat, stirring until dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in chopped nectarines and combine with pudding, mixing thoroughly. In a small bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. With rubber spatula, gently fold into pudding mixture. Turn into 5 cup ring mold: chill until firm. Meanwhile, slice remaining nectarines from pits; marinate in remaining 3 tablespoons rum. To serve, unmold ring onto round serving plate; fill cencen­ ter with rum flavored nectarine slices and garnish with sprigs of mint. Makes 6 to 8 servings. House For Sale By Owner Family room with stone fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 25' living room, all new formica in kitchen, new carpet throughout house, gas heat, brand new septic system, 2 stall garage with electric openers. Located oh double lot with large oak trees. Borders Country Club golf course. 495 W. Indian Hills Dr. Ph. 945-2256 after 4 p.m. WASHINGTON, D.C.-Time was the Department of Agriculture dealt mostly with the production problems of farmers. But times have changed. The omnibus farm bill considered by the House this week illustrates. One section alone, which ac­ counted for nearly three quarters of the total $8 billion proposed authorization for fiscal year 1978, focused spending not on the problems of farmer-producers but on those of consumers. That section, of course, concerned food stamps. It was heralded by the Com­ mittee that created it as “the most comprehensive reform of the food stamp program since its inception as a pilot program in 1961". It is that. The major change is the elimination of the purchase requirement. Under existing law, recipients buy stamps worth more than the amount of cash they have to pay for them. For example, a fourmember family with a net in­ come of $250 a month pays $71 to receive $170 in food stamps. Under the bill passed by the House this week, recipients no longer would have to purchase stamps. A household would receive the normal coupon allotment for a household of its size reduced by an amount equal to 30 per cent of the household’s monthly income after deductions. Going back to the example of the family of four with a $250 monthly income: the family would, upon enactment of the House-passed bill, simply receive $95 in stamps, the allotment being equal to $170...the normal coupon allotment for the household, minus $75...which is 30 per cent of the household's monthly income of $250. The foremost advantage of eliminating the purchase requirement is to support a major’ shifting of benefits provided from those above the poverty line to those whose in­ comes are below the poverty line and who previously have been eligible but have not participated because they could not afford to purchase food stamps. The Committee staff estimated that an additional 2.1 million persons below the poverty line would participate in the program with the change. The poverty line for a non-farm family of four is $5,850 a year. Under the bill, the amount of income a family could have and still be eligible for stamps would be equal to the poverty level plus allowable deductions, including a standard $60 monthly deduction field of family or general prac­ tice," Nash adds. The task force, chaired by State Representative Bela Kennedy (R-Bangor), has prepared a preliminary report on physician maldistribution in Michigan and will be presenting the report at the hearing. To supplement its study, the task force wants to hear first hand accounts on the seriousness of the physician shortage in certain areas and how local communities have been able to meet the medical needs of their residents. “I would urge anyone in­ terested in ’or concerned about this very serious problem to attend the hearing on Wed­ nesday," Nash said. "Input from citizens and medical professionals who live and work in these underserved areas is vital to the task force study. When we have first hand information and ideas, we can do a much better job in proposing solutions to this problem," he said. By Congressman Garry Brown and deductions up to $75 a month for care of a dependent and up to $75 a month for shelter costs which exceed 50 per cent of a family's net income. Secondly, an additional benefit derived from elimination of the purchase requirement is sim sim-­ plification of administration of the program and reduction in fraud and abuse. Elimination of the purchase requirement would reduce by $3 billion annually the number of stamps printed, shipped,, stored, issued, redeemed anti rec reconciled. Federal administrative costs would be cut by as much as $35 million and the states would save about 10 million work hours annually. Further, the volume of stamps in circulation would be cut by about 40 per cent, reducing opportunities for vendor fraud and black marketing, the major source of losses due to fraud. The legislation also includes a provision for a nationwide 18month pilot program of “work­ fare”. As defined by the bill, "workfare" requires recipients subject to a work registration requirement to work in public service jobs for a number of hours each month equal to the value of their household’s food stamp allotment. Work registrants Would have to accept workfare jobs if they were unable to secure bona fide job offers in the private sector within 30 days after registering for work Cont. page 10— Nowget morepork per ton offeed,,.andfaster, too! A nutritional breakthrough for the hog business was discovered by Purina research. It was introduced as Purina High Octane Hog Chow. It has helped hundreds of thousands of hogs gain faster on less feed. Now this same concept has been extended to a complete High Octane Performance Team. Now you can cash High Octane in on the High Octane idea from Performance the day pigs are born. Let us tell Team you all about it. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 PURINA CHOWS �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday September 7,1977 - Page 10 World food security sets aside plan Acting Secretary of Agriculture, John White, an­ nounced on August 30, 5 major agricultural policy decisions that should be of great importance to area grain producers. He an­ nounced that the Secretary will: (1) seek Congressional approval to create a special international food reserve of up to 6 million tons, (2) expand the current wheat and rice reserve program to include com with a minimum release price of $2.50 a bushel, (3) announce his intentions for a 20 percent set aside on 1978 crop wheat, (4) immediately increase the 1977 corn loan rate to $2 a bushel and (5) expand the facility loan program from 5 years to 8 years repayment schedule. These announcements are very timely since area wheat farmers will start planting 1978 wheat in about 2 weeks and start har­ vesting, selling or storing 1977 crpp corn also. While the program is voluntary, farmer compliance with the set-aside is a condition of eligibility for loans, purchases and payments in any USDA program. Also, designated set-aside acreage must be put into a soil conserving use. The farmers that have not certified wheat set-aside program will be their 1977 planted grain crops to based on 1977 actual wheat do so prior to September 15, 1977 planted acres and the establish-to be eligible for the above ment of a new term “crop base”' benefits. The ASCS office will to replace previous historical send out notices and details, as allotments. promptly as they are received so Charles Krammin of the local farmers can make plans and ASCS office, based on the above plant accordingly. information, encourages local Classic comedy opens Homer’s ‘True Grist’ fall ‘77 season— That Chocolate eclair of mates are played by newcomer English language comedy, The Karl Trader and TGL’s musical Importance of Being Earnest, director, Steven F. Angle, last opens True Grist Ltd.’s Fall seen in Barefoot in the Park. Resident Company members Season on Thursday, September 8. A classic comedy of manners, Robert Thick as Canon Chasuble Oscar Wild’s hilarious script has and B. Warren Turner in the been entertaining audiences double role of the butlers Lane since its premiere in 1885. and Merriman, complete the From the doughty dowager cast. Heinz 57 Varieties All Started Lady Bracknell played by new Earnest will play through Continued from page 9 with Horseradish Resident Company member Gail October 9 with performance A pioneer in food preservation, Betts, to the prim. and proper Thursday through Sunday. under the bill or if their household did not have monthly income Henry J. Heinz, was bom October governess, Miss Prism, por-Dinner is at 7:00 with the perequal to or exceeding the 11, 1844 in Pittsburgh, Pa. At the trayed by audience favorite, formance following at 8:30. household’s allotment. age of 11 he helped his father Lorna Winslow, Earnest’s (Sundays the buffet is at 5:00 with The Committee Report cori- build a new home in Sharpsburg, audiences are treated to a the show at 6:30.0 Matinees are cluded further: “Ifthere is such a Pa. and used the new basement marvelous array of characters set for September 21 and 28 and thing as a welfare Cadillac, there as headquarters for a growing whose quirks and peccadillos are October 5. Luncheon is at 12:30 ought not to be.” with the show at 2:00. Group business in grated horseradish the focus of Wilde’s wit. The bill thus treats expensive the young businessman had A number of new Company rates are available on Thursday cars, even if used for a household started. In 1869, at age 25, Heinz members will debut with Ear-and Sundays, and special student member’s employment because turned the house into his first nest’s opening. Haney Spalsbury, group rates are in effect for this it transports its owner to work, as items leading to, almost con­ factory and began the career of whose lovely voice was heard as production only. the H. J. Heinz Co., Inc. From the ghost in TGL’s Don’t Look clusively, ineligibility. Further, the new legislation 1904 to 1953 the building served as Now But I Think I’m Growing A would bar all college students a company museum. In 1954 the Rudder, will appear as the from the program except needy building was moved to Greenfield charming bucclic ingenue,' students who are working at least Village, Dearborn, Michigan, Cecily. Her urban counterpart, half-time or are registered to where it now displays the various Gwendolyn, will be played by work or who are the heads of equipment used in the early days New York actress Susan Kreutzer. Their prospective households with dependents. of food preservation. Firearm hunters must wear orange The last thing you need is another lecture on how much good the 55 mph speed limit can do What you really My guess is that need to know are some of you have the facts. decided the 55 mph Fact. If every­ speed limit is some­ body slowed down thing you can take to 55, we’d save as or leave. much as eight and It isn’t. It’s a half million a law. gallons of gasoline With tickets and a day. fines and all the Fact. In 1975', r rest. Just like any 9400 fewer people other law. And were killed on our from where I sit, highways than in there’s just no way 1973, when speed limits were around it. above 55. The 55 mph speed limit can do I, for one, think those are a lot of good things for all of us. pretty good reasons. Quite a few And it’s my job to make sure it of you obviously do, too. .Because gets the chance to work. a lot of people have Not just because it’s a slowed down. good idea. But because SPEED But not everybody. it’s the law. LIMIT It’s notjust a good idea. It’s the law. zMvJ ZV®LtIj (zjvOJL.ZTLKtI.Ij A public service of this newspaper, The U.S. Department of Transportation and The Advertising Council. Starting October 1, firearm hunters must wear hunter orange, says the Department of Natural Resources. 7'he new rule, aimed at reducing accidental shootings, requires hunters to wear either a vest, jacket or cap of a highly visible color commonly referred to as hunter orange. The new law does not affect persons hunting waterfowl from a blind or boat, persons hunting bobcat, crow, or wild turkey, or bow and arrow hunters. James R. Walker, DNR hun­ ting safety specialist, says the use of hunter orange has already become popular with many hunters. “The wide use of hunter orange contributed to the low rate of hunting accidents we had last year,” he says. There were 5 fatalities during the 1976-77 hunting season, and 14 during the 1975-76 season. “Safety cqnscious hunters have already been using hunter orange,” Walker points out. “Hunter orange is in good supply in all stores, and has been for several years.” Walker says hunter orange has reduced accidental shootings in other states where it has been required. “Many states report an ex­ treme reduction in accidental shootings,” he says. “Massachusetts reduced ac­ cidents by 88 percent.” Walker predicts hunter orange will reduce accidents in three categories: victim out of sight of shooter, victim in line of fire, and victim mistaken for game. The last category, victim mistaken for game, is commonly referred to as “early blur,” Walker says. “It means shooting at something that’s not there.” “That type of accident will almost entirely be prevented by the use of hunter orange,” he says. But walker emphasizes that hunter orange will not eliminate accidents caused by careless handling of firearms. “In the end, it is up to the in­ dividual to make sure he handles his firearm safely;" Walker says. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. �Wt'Ote' TO VISIT OUR BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Every bride dreams of the perfect weeding . . a day that she will hold dear all through their lives together. We invite you to stop in and start with the finest in . . ITKIli Wedding Stationery Choose from our selection of... WWpsfeaik K,'*ruensisx *» Rta rt w E5 □ WEDDING INVITATIONS □ WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS dtohktotoi □ THANK-YOU CARDS tanihfaty □ RECEPTION CARDS Hl la a tot off ttr|ito^ ■jraenK1* liMtotoW H.«’ & jjigitatitoto , ^.« H ?' it * ^ tot o B««f,ri □ □ □ □ NAPKINS WEDDING MATCHES ACCESSORIES ATTENDANTS GIFTS SAMPLE BOOKS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OVERNIGHT FOR YOUR SELECTION AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. I**®­ I® . u g W* J7** *iik �The Maple Volley News, Nashville. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 104 No. 18, Wednesday September 14, 1977 Lions loose to Caledonia 15-6 The Maple Valley Varsity Football team lost to Caledonia Fridat night, 15-6. Caledonia scored just after a short Lion punt and a 15 yard penalty gave the Scots good field position. The kick for the extra point was good. Maple Valley came back with a touchdown by Tim Burd in the second quarter. Tim, playing defensive end, intercepted a Caldeonia hand-off in the back­ field and raced 50 yards for the score. The run for the two point conversion failed. The game remained at 7-6 until, with 2:30 left in the game, the Lions gambled on defense, trying to Chuck Reid meets head-on with a Caledonia linebacker. Continued on page 10 Mike Hamilton (21) leaves behind a trail of falling bodies on this nice gainer for Maple Valley. (Maple Valley News Photo) Nashville ‘Harvest Festival’ set for October 7,8 and 9— The Nashville Harvest Festival, being planned by the Nashville Bicentennial Com­ mittee, is scheduled for the weekend of October 7, 8 and 9. All proceeds from the festival will be used for land development of the softball diamonds and park to be built behind the west side stores on Main Street. A dance has been scheduled Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Nashville Fire Barn. Performing will be the Rick Rodriguez Band. Ticket prices are $2.50 each or $4.00 per couple. Advanced tickets can be purchased from any of the following committee memebers: Hal Phenix, Denny Lamie, Bill Hecker, Sallye McLean, Lois Elliston, Judd Cooley, and Roger Gardner. Other events of the weekend are expected to include a contest for the largest pumpkin, squash, and ear of com. Contact Bill Hecker for entry information. Cash prizes will be given to the winners. Saturday events are also ex­ pected to include a pony pull with cash prizes, a penny carnival in the Masonic Hall, an ox roast, a women’s tug-o-war over Quaker Creek, a parade, and a library book sale. Wade’s Carnival rides will be available for the kids and the young-at-heart for the entire weekend. The committee will sell space to any interested groups or in- dividuals. Those interested can call Lois Elliston at 852-9683. The committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. All committee chair­ men are encouraged to attend. Any interested organization or individual contact Lois Elliston prior to the meeting by phoning 852-9683. Additional competition for the festival will be a Poster Painting Contest. The posters can be created in either crayon or paints, and must be submitted at Johnson’s Furniture Store no' later than Wednesday, Oct. 5. The posters should pertain to the subject of harvesting. There are two age groups eligible for the contest, 6-10 and 11-16. The prizes in each age group will be first place, $15, second place, $10, and third place, $5. Junior Varsity young, exciting­ Last Thursday night, the Maple Valley Junior Varsity Football team played an exciting 20-20 tie with Caledonia. Maple Valley had touchdowns by Andy Powell, Doug Cook and a 20 yard touch­ down pass from Jeff Mead to Jeff Horn. “We are a very exciting team to watch,” says Coach Mel Ruohonen, “we block punts, catch passes, recover fumbles, and fumble. With 28 out of 42 Continued page 10 Bikers needed in “Super Ride ’77” for March of Dimes campaign The Capitol Chapter of The National Foundation-March of Dimes is gearing up for Super Ride 77 - a 50 mile Bikeathon to be held Sunday, September 25, 1977 (rain day of October 2). Registration starts at 8 a.m. Super Ride 77 is''schedules simultaneously in Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties so that all interested riders can participate. The ride in Eaton County will start at Charlotte Park and Olivet Park. Riders may begin at either park, ride to the other and return to their starting point according to co-chairman Joanne Nehmer, Vermontville, and Bonnie Judd, Olivet, Prior to the ride, bikers twelve years and up can pick up sponsor sheets at the offices of the Hastings Reminder, Charlotte Republican Tribune and Olivet Optic, local radio stations, area schools arid the March of Dimes. Funds raised from Super Ride 77 will be used to continue the services of the Jean Granger­ March of Dimes-Prenatal Clinic, national birth defects research, other areas of direct patient aid, perinatal care and public and professional education. Each participant is responsible for obtaining sponsors and collecting pledge money after the ride is completed. All participants will receive a March of Dimes Super Ride certificate and patches to be awarded riders when pledges are turned in. There will be a prize drawing for those whose pledges, totaling $50 or more, are received by October 10 at the Super Ride Bank, the Bank of Lansing, Lansing 48904. The grand prize is a 10-speed bicycle. Other prizes include record albums, t-shirts, etc. Disc jockies from all area radio stations are expected to join the ride. Super Ride 77 won’t be a complete success unless you’re there, too. For more information, call the March of Dimes office, Lansing 482-1249. Super-Ride for ’77 Sept. 25 Co-chairman of Super Ride '77, Joanne Nehmer is busy planning for the Bike-A-Thon to be held Sept. 25. The riders will be biking for the March of Dimes to help people born with birth defects like tri-county poster child Cinnamon Davidson (far right). The riders will travel from Charlotte Park east on Five Point Highway, south on Nar­ row Lake Road, west on Bellevue Highway, and north on Old 27. It will be a 50 mile ride. �The Maple Valley News Nashville. Wednesday. September 14, 1977 — Page 2 Nashville united Methodist church news- A weekly The congregation will be receiving a special offering for the Washington Heights Methodist Church of Battle Creek, Sunday, Sept. 11. The offering is part of a project of the West Michigan Conference to help them build a new church. Several members of the State Representative Council of Ministries under the direction of Steve Slag will attend the Days of the District meeting been promised permanent em­ at the Lawrence Avenue ployment; also, other youths who Methodist Church in Charlotte, wouldn’t have returned to school Septr 13. Bishop Edsel A. Am­ nbw will, and have been diverted mons will bring the evening message. from crime. The church will hold an outdoor TOURIST DOLLARS - A recent study has shown that travel and picnic for members and their tourism in northern Michigan families at the state park in generates more than $850 million Ionia, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. The in business and nearly 10 percent picnic is being sponsored by the of available jobs; however, from Young Adult Class. Fireman’s Sunday will be one to 5 times more income could result if tourism could be made a observed at the 9:45 a.m. worship service Sunday, Sept. 18. The year-round industry. POISON GAS - The Depart­ firemen will be honored with ment of Natural Resources has their families for their woifc in begun a national and in- the community of providing ternational search to locate a safety to property and lives. chemical firm willing to pur­ chase 11% tons of phosgene stored at a soon-to-be-abandoned Nashville women’s plant near Muskegon; if no one wants it, the state would have to literary clubdestroy it. The first meeting of the NashSWIMMING POOLS - Michigan ville Woman’s Literary Club will State University is offering a be held in Grand Ledge, MI. Swimming Pool Maintenance beginning with dinner at 7 p.m. at Institute this Thursday and the Golden Budha. Following Friday in East Lansing; for a $20 dinner we will go to the fee, participants will learn the “Ledgecraft Gallery” for a latest on safe swimming pool special hour-long tour of art, operation, painting, and ap- ceramics, pottery, quilting, etc. plicable public law. Demonstrations will be conSTATE MOTTO? - Governor ducted at many of the exhibits. Milliken has said he will urge the Those who wish may meet at Legislature to change our state Fuller Street School at 6 p.m. motto to reflect our two- Plan to bring a guest. Call.your peninsula status: it would then be reservations to Mrs. Margaret “If you seek pleasant peninsulas, Swiger (852-9998) or Mrs. Delores l look about you,” rather than “A Knoll (852-9759) by Sept. 10th. (9pleasant peninsula.” Yourr 21) opinion on this would be welcome. report from^ Ernest Nash HEATING PROGRAM - The deadline for applying for home heating assistance has been extended to September 14; also, the program now applies to the blind and totally disabled, in addition to senior citizens on limited incomes. PROBATE CODE : There will be public hearings in Lansing on September 20, 26 and 27 regar­ ding the propose/! revised probate code, which' is designed to reduce time, expense & paper work in probating estates. Contact my office for details. BRIDGE BONDS - Governor Milliken has asked for $44 million in federal highway funds to retire the bonds used to build the Mackinac Bridge. If this is ap­ proved, bridge tolls for cars would probably drop to 50 cents from the present $1.50. HUNTING NOTES Bear season is now in effect in the Upper and northern Lower Peninsulas; bow season begins October 1. Also, deer hunters who want to take two deer this year should contact the DNR for a second deer tag. You may take one during bow-and-arrow season and one during firearm season, but a separate tag is needed for each kill. SUMMER JOBS - Michigan’s summer youth employment program has been a definite success, with almost 3,500 youths 15 to 23 having worked on win­ terizing the homes of lowincomes families, and other jobs. Many summer workers have ==*^====M===»4=== N Nashville VFW 8260 and Auxiliary Fish & Chicken Fry FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Serving 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Adults...$3.00 Children...$1.50 —Open to the Public— ** rr — — Nashville.Village Council The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held August 25, 1977 was called to order by President George Frith. All present. . ' The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. ..e Kienutske • AA profoformal vrem.al complaint complaint filed filed by by Lonni Lonnie Kienutske was was read. read. The complaint stated that no building permits were issued for Security National Bank and the mill property, owned by the Village of Nashville and the present zoning ordinance requires one. Motion made by John Mason and supported by Ray Hinckley that we have the Barry County building inspector do all of the Villages building inspections and issue all building permits. Yes, Ray Hinckley, John Mason, Forrest Babcock and Lois Elliston. No, Tom Oleson and Ted Spoelstra. Motion Carried. Motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by John Mason to advertise in the Hastings Reminder and the Maple Valley News for a building inspector and applicant must have a state general contractors license. All applicants must be received by September 21,1977 at the Nashville Village Hall. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Will Suntken, Secretary Treasurer of the Lakeview Cemetary Board was present to present problems the cemetary is having with finances and equipment. Mayor George Frith appointed Ray Hinckley and Forrest Babcock > and Tim Smith to meet with the Cemetery Board at their next regular meeting held September 7,1977. Motion made by Raymond Hinckley and supported by Tom Oleson to reserve for handi-cap parking two parking spaces on the south side of the Masonic Temple. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion • made by Tom Oleson and supported, by Ted Spoelstra to instruct the Village Clerk to publish after conviction, the violators name, the type of Violation sited for and date of any violations of the Michigan Traffic Code. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by Ted Spoelstra to extend the letter of May 26, 1977 to the Nashville Police Officers for an additional 90 days. Yes John Mason, Ted Spoelstra, Lois Elliston, and Tom.Oleson and Forrest Babcock. No, Ray Hinckley. Motion Carried. Motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by John Mason to refund all fees paid for building permits issued for roofing and siding since January 1, 1977. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion to adjourn made by Ray Hinckley and supported by Lois Elliston. George Frith, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Calendar of Events Barry County Cooperative Extension Service Sept. 13 - 4-H Horse Leaders Square Dance! Meeting, Extension Office Buds Duds square dance, Conference Room, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 -11 p.m. at Sept. 19 - Weight Control Group Kellogg School, Nashville. Finger Meeting Cancelled foods and refreshments served. Sept. 19 - Market Livestock Guests most welcome. Bud Banquet, Community Building, Gillespie, caller - Artha Shaw, Fairgrounds, Hastings, 7 p.m. cueing rounds. Sept. 25 - Weight Control Group Meeting Cancelled. Sept. 26 - Fair Board Annual Flu Shots Meeting, Extension Office, 8 p.m. The Vermontville Lions Club Oct. 3 - Weight Control Group, will be sponsoring flu shots at 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Maplewood School all purpose Hastings/ room, September 20th from 7, Oct. 3 - MAEH Council Meeting, p.m. to 9 p.m. Donations desired 1:30 p.m. Executive Baard, 2 $1.50 per person (maximum $4.50 p.m. Entire Council, Extension per family). Office, Hastaings. Oct. 6 - Lesson Day on Energy and Assertiveness Training, Community Building, Fairgrounds, 9:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Oct. 10 - 4-H Council, 7:30 p:m., Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 10 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 13 - Registered Holstein Meeting, Extension Office, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 - 4-H-FFA, Market Beef Tour, MSU Beef Barn from 9 11:30a.m. Leave from Extension Office, Hastings, at 7:45 a.m. Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads ACTION-ADS RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. (tfn) • Lose Weight This Week! Take off pounds and inches. Reduce to your most attractive size and figure. BOOK A TOY & GIFT PARTY. Generous Hostess Awards. DEMONSTRATORS ALSO NEEDED. Over 400 newest mostwanted items. For further in­ formation write SANTA’S PARTIES, Box P, Avon, Conn. 06001, or Call, Toll free, 1-800-243­ 7606. The weight loss program nobody believes. Come and see for yourself. CALL TO ENROLL for acrobatics, tap. ballet and modern jazz classes. Ages 4 years old and up. Call 945-4431, Dalrene's Studio of Dance and Acrobatics, 210 E. Grand, Hastings. (9-13) 287 South Main EARN $80.00 WEEKLY at home stuffing envelopes. Information: Rush 50 cents and stamped self­ addressed envelope to Financial Miracles, P.O. Box 83, Belmont, Mich. 49306. (10-5) Demonstration every % hour. No obligation to buy. At the following locations: - Vermontville Tuesday, Sept. 13 9 a.m. • 9 p.m. Nashville St. Cyrils' Parish Hall, 203 N. State St. Wednesday, Sept. 14 3 - 7:30 p.m. Or Call...Cherry Adams Weight Control Consultant __________ 517-726-0033 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 14, 1977- Page 3 Letter to the editor; Dear Mr. Chapmka: Crossing of Conrail (sub- ' sidized) with Highway M-66 in the Village of Nashville, County, Michigan. Charlie Andrus...new manager of Nashville Business Charlie Andrus is tne new manager of the Nashville Auto and Farm Supply store at 209 N. Main, Nashville. He took over management August 9, replacing Jack Eckman. Charlie has the option to buy the business at the first of the year. For the past three years, Charlie had been a salesman at Larke Buick-Chevrolet in Hastings. "We're going to expand the inventory," said Charlie. "You name it and we've got it. We carry a complete line of parts for foreign cars, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, motorcycles, farm equipment, and trucks of all kinds." Charlie was born and raised in Nashville, and is a Hastings High School graduate. He has lived in Nashville for the last year and one half with his wife Mary and their twin boys, David and Jon. (Maple Valley News Photo) Barry This is in response to your letter of August 18, 1977, regar­ ding the need for repairs to the subject crossing. Conrail was advised by Mr. E.V. Goodman last September that the repairs should be ac­ complished as normal main­ tenance and that the expense would be a legitimate cost under the State subsidy program. In asmuch as the situation has not changed significantly, it appears that the earlier advice to Conrail is still appropriate. Mr. Good­ man’s office has agreed, however,, to review the operational requirements in the immediate vicinity of the crossing in order to determine whether or not the second track through the roadway is actually required. If one track can be eliminated the work may be of significant magnitude to qualify for funding under the federal Highway Safety Act. ■ Your office will be advised when this determination is made. Sincerely, George E. Masters Railroad Contract Engineer Railroad Engineering Unit near future. As you note in the enclosed letter, should the second track through the roadway be eliminated, federal funds may be available for the repairs. Please contact Bob Chaprnka of my office regarding any developments in this matter. Sincerely, Richard J. Allen State Senator Senior citizens to meetNashville Senior Citizens will meet at the VFW Hall, Sept. 21 for a 12 O’clock potluck dinner and meeting. All senior citizens are invited. Registration for Nasville cub scouts Nashville Cub Scout Registration School night for Scouting will be held Thursday, September 15, at 7 p.m. at the Fuller Street School. If your son is 8, 9 or 10 years old, he can become a Cub Scout. Bring him and see what scouts do, where they go, and what they learn. If you are interested in being an adult leader or helper, please attend School Night and offer your talents. For Notices, News items, Want-Ads 945-9554 TODAY! Dear Mr. Frith: I am enclosing a recent com­ munication to my office from the State Department of Highways and Transportation regarding the railroad crossing in Nashville. I have spoken to Mr. Donald Riel, of Mr. Goodman’s office about the situation and he said that, he would be down in Nashville to inspect the tracks in the KICK OFF A SAVINGS ACCOUNT 1 Block From Stores In Vermontville - 3 bedroom home with nice kitchen, large screened porch, 1 car garage, all situated on an extra large lot with mature shade trees. 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Phone 663 1551 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 14, 1977 -- Page 4 Sergeant Lamie is serving at Cross Country Fort Belvoir, Va., as a personnel technician. opens seasonThe sergeant is a 1961 graduate The Maple Valley Cross Navy Seaman Recruit Paul H. of W.K. Kellogg High School. His Hammond, whose wife Kristina wife, Margaret, is the sister of Country team opened its season is the daughter of Barbar Farley' Glenn A. Edstrom of 6821 35th this week with a scrimmage against the Wayland Wildcats. of 825 Sherman St., Nashville, has Ave. SE, Lacey, Wash. Lion runners were victorious in completed recruit training at the Army Private Terry L. the contest with junior Mike Naval Training Center, Great Goodenough, son of Mrs. Laura Beachnau the overall winner with Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week training A. Goodenough, 353 Division (sic) a six mile time of 38:59. Senior cycle, he studied general military St., ■ Freeport, Mich., recently Doug Halsey was third overall, subjects designed to prepare him was assigned as a cook with the followed by Rod McMillen, Dave Munn, John Matson and Gary for further academic and on-the- 40th Armor at Ft. Polk, La. Pvt. Goodenough entered the Gabrick. job training in one of the Navy’s Army in February of this year. On Saturday the Lions traveled 85 basic occupational fields. to Bellevue for the Bellevue Included in his studies were Invitational. The Lions finished seamanship, close-order drill, CARD OF THANKS 10th out of 12 teams. Mike Naval history and first aid. He joined the Navy in August I wish to express my thanks to Beachnau was 1st for Maple my family family and and friends friends for for gifts, gifts, Valley, 24th 24th overall overall and earned earned aa 1976. visits and many carets while in medal for his performance. Dave The U.S. Air Force has Pennock Hospital. A special Munn ran a very strong race and promoted Roger D. Lamie, son of thank you for the excellent care I missed earning a medal by a Mr. and Mrs. Carroll A. Lamie of received by doctors, nurses and single position. The Lions open their league Rt. 3, Nashville, to the rank of aids at Pennock. Evelyn Dean season this week with a home technical sergeant. meet on Thursday against Carson City. Mike Beachnau is the runner of the week for the Lions. Serving our Country­ NOTICE The Nashville Police Dept, will enforce off street parking between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. by order of the Nashville Village Council. Special Offer... 24 FREE! Unicap Vitamins 124 Ct. $0^8 And get 24 FREE ORANGE FLAVORED Unicap Chewables 124 Ct. $019 Unicap— And get 24 FREE Simon Pharmacy JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. Ph.852-0845 - Nashville, Michigan - Emergency Ph.852-9787 OPEN: 9-6 Monday-Friday • 9-1 Saturday Vermontville Historical Society meeting The Vermontville Historical Society meeting will be at the United Methodist Church on the Village Square, Thursday, September 22nd, at 7 p.m. A potluck supper will be afterward; so join us in the Church sanctuary for a very interesting history of the church with old time hymns, photos of 4 early ministers and wives and other items. The public is invited. Loan closet in need! The Loan Closet is in need of good used supplies. The demand for our equipment is so high that we desparately need some more. We prefer donations (which are tax deductible) but can pay a small fee. 1* Items needed are walkers, commodes, childrens’ crutches, wheelchairs and vaporizers. If you have any of these or other sick room or convalescent room supplies, please call either Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes 852-1978. (9-27) Vermontville News By Mrs. Ava Kroger September dates to remember: Sept. 18 - Methodist family dinner and chicken barbeque. Sept. 19 - Garden Club. Sept. 20 - Senior Citizens noon potluck at Griswold Room. Sept. 22 - Historical Society potluck at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church. Program on the church’s history. Vermontville residents who participated in the Labor Day bridge walk are Mr. and Mrs. Dale Northrup, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wells, Mr. John Viele and Kendall, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williams (withJacob in a stroller and Matthew in a wagon), and perhaps others I didn’t hear of. Mrs. Eleanor Wysack and sons, Mark, Jim and Andy Breeder, have purchased the home on North Main, formerly occupied by the Starkweather’s. They are doing extensive refurbishing and painting the outside which is a great improvement.. Mrs. Wysack is moving her shop called “Elegante’ Junque and An­ tiques” from Potterville to part of her new home. Andy, 14, is the new State Journal carrier on North and East Main. The Methodist .men are building a ramp on the south side of the church, which will be very convenient for elderly and those in wheelchairs. The Boy Scouts and their leaders loaded several truckloads of old newspapers from Mrs. Kroger’s shed which has been a gathering point for two years. They were taken to Battle Creek, where they are manufactured into insulation. The Boy Scouts will continue this project but ask that all papers be tied in bundles and please no magazines as any papers with shiny surfaces cannot be used. Mrs. Bernice and Mrs. Ava Kroger called on Mrs. Gaut at Jarvis Acres Thursday af­ ternoon, then met Miss Elene Hickey for dinner at Mr. Steak on West Saginaw in Lansing. The Methodist Church will be celebrating their centennial on October 2. Dr. John Dawson, president of Adrian College, will be the guest speaker at the morning service followed by a potluck dinner and an afternoon program. Mr. Jeff Briggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Briggs, left Sunday for his Senior year at Lake Superior College at Sault Ste. Marie. He and his friend, Brian Bahs, have had an interesting summer. During the month of June they ’’back-packed" through Spain, France, Italy, Switerzerland, Austria, Germany and Am­ sterdam. Then through July and August they attended Plater College at Oxford. Mrs. Millie Martin was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Prescott at the Algonac State Park campgrounds. Friday was spent watching the big boats and. shopping in Port Huron. In the evening they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. (Mari) Arthur Martin of Charlotte. On Saturday all crossed into Ontario via ferry and visited friepds of the Prescotts at Blenheim. While there they were given a tour of the Lake Erie shore around Erieau and saw many tobacco, onion, tomatoe, and pepper fields. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bar­ tholomew of Mecosta were Sunday dinner guests of their mother, Mrs. Leta Nagle, celebrating Lloyd’s birthday. Mr. Jerry was a supper guest Have you noticed the new look on the Vermontville Hardware with the fresh paint and the modernistic trim? Vermontville Pack 649 scout news Our Cub Scouts had a very Our first pack meeting will be enjoyable summer. Each pack is held Wednesday, Sept. 14. We will asked to participate in at least hold graduation for Boy Scouts three events during the summer and Webeloes. This will also be to keep the pack going. sign-up night for new Cubs and We held an overnight camp-out leaders. at Don Martins in June and took a All other pack meetings will be trip to Greenfield Village in July held the last Thursday of the and attended a Detroit Tiger ball month or as so designated by the game in August Each event was pack. very successful and everyone Each year we start our new enjoyed the outings. season with a field day. This Now that school is back in event will be Saturday, Sept. 17, session, each den will be holding at Denny and Karla Hales. The there regular weeking meetings event will start at 9 a.m. and end as per arranged by our den at 4 p.m. this is for all the Cubs leaders. and Webeloes in our pack and the Our den leaders are: Sue new ones we recruit this week. Shavan - Den 1; Gloria Garman The Hales live on Ash Hwy. and Den 2; Shiela Wallace and Sheron Mulliken Rd. in Gresham. Wright - Den 3; Gerry Hall and Reporter, Sandra Gubbel Den 4. Don Esther Martin Martin, Dan Gillig and Pat O’Brien will work with the Notice Webeloes again this year. Buds Duds square dance, Donald Martin is the Cub­ master and Denny Hale is Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 -11 p.m. at awards chairman. Dan Gillig is Kellogg School, Nashville. Finger committee chairman, Karla foods and refreshments served. Hale, secretary and Esther Guests most welcome. Bud Martin, treasurer and reporter. Gillespie, caller - Artha Shaw, cueing rounds. NOTICE There will be a Harvest Festival Parade in Nashville,, October 8,, 1977 at 11 a.m. .. Cash prizes will be awarded for children’s special costumes and floats. Anyone interested in participating, please call... Sue Hinckley. Suzy Corkwell 8524963 852-9544 (tfn) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 14, 1977 — Page 5 Eaton County officials participate in state conference in Lansing 'ilW tS^NS SN S S^NS ft '» £*5§ s £**& ^S<£*« <£5« is « Wft SjJ%b * kl •Stfc Stfc fa )nk ** < 3*5 JwJ5i mSL*m **»b ^fafat“jfaiifa farfai^ • * fa ‘TSOt'lIi^ • k fa bi j ‘ ”*B B^si*, i*, Nfafai ■* fatHu U Uk ^al In lb fa*Mfa t* »u:* fa? fatJKi ■fa. h. 1$ ■SWBBIe faifaihfai ■ 1»1 feiwittfel • h'issrt j ■ fa In<fa te trahpHt fanErfi’ bfeWtai The week of September 25 to October 1,1977 has been declared Child Protection Week by Governor Milliken in order to underscore the magnitude and urgency of the growing- child abuse and neglect problem. In 1976 there were more than 26,000 cases of child abuse and neglect reported to Children’s Protective Services staff of the Michigan Department of Social Services. If the trend of the past five years continues, that number will be sharply increased by the end of 1977. Many other cases go unreported leaving children suffering physical and mental damage. During Child Protection Week, the Michigan Department of Social Services will be sponsoring a seminar on child abuse and neglect for community leaders from across the state. The Eaton County participants will be Art ARCHERY DEER HUNTERS! Black Tail Hunter $64.95. White Tail Hunter, $79.95. Polar LTD, $139.95. Outers Compound school lunch bow, Astro Blazer 45 to 60 lbs, adjustable draw weight, 29 to 31 Monday, Sept. 19 inch draw lengths,. $59.95. Cash Beef Bar-B-Q’s, Peas, Apple only. Other compound bows to Crisp, Pickles, Milk. choose from. Pro-Line Tuesday, Sept. 20 Laminated recurve hunting Tacos, Lettuce, Cheese, Corn, bows, 40 to 55 lbs. in stock. Sale Pudding, Bread and Butter, Milk. price, $29.88. Complete selection Wednesday, Sept. 21 of archery tackle including Mashed Potatoes and Butter, game-getter and XX75 arrows, in Fish Portion, Cole Slaw, Buttered all weights and lengths. Al & Carrots, Bread and Butter, Milk. Pete’s Sport Shop, 111 S. Jef­ Thursday, Sept. 22 ferson St., Hastings, Phone 616­ Beef and Noodles, Green Beans, 945-4417. Peaches, Bread and Butter, Milk. Friday, Sept. 23 Lasagna, Corn, Fruit Mix, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Maple Valley Anne Boughton receives EMU scholarshipAnne E. Boughton, daughter of John and Amy Boughton of 440 Durkee in Nashville, has been awarded a Board of Regents Scholarship at Eastern Michigan University for the 1977-78 academic year. A graduate of Maple Valley High School, Anne plans to study fine arts at Eastern. The Regents Scholarship, the most prestigious offered at Eastern, is awarded to incoming freshmen, transfer students and undergraduate students who have maintained a minimum 3.75 grade point average. Recipients of the scholarship are afforded an extensive relationship with the faculty and staff of Eastern through honors courses, seminars and tutorials. Kelsey, Eaton County Sheriff; Maxine Rohlfs, Director of Eaton County Juvenile Court; Glenn Rairigh, Eaton County Depart­ ment of Social Services Protective Services Worker and Penny Dornbos, Community Representative. The meeting held in Lansing will provide the participants with information on how to start and-or develop community networks that will involve all human services agencies and interested in­ dividuals in meeting the challenge of child abuse and neglect on a local basis. “The love, protection and care of our children are respon­ sibilities shared by the family, the school and the community,” Milliken stated in his Declaration. “These respon­ FOR SALE: Olds Coronet, ex­ sibilities are notj to be taken cellent condition, $90. Two lightly, and go to the heart of aluminum storm windows, never society’s values and priorities.” used, $10 each. Phone 726-1388 after 4 p.m. Reach over 3,200 area homes with a 'wantFOR SALE: 1968 Chevy Truck; Female Brittany; white male ad' in the Maple Valley News. Turn those pike (9 KC reg.) 1% yrs. old; air unwanted, unused items into CASH. Phone conditioner; clarinet. Phone 726­ TODAY! Call 945-9554 and place your 'want0067. ads', news items and display advertising, reduction on Saturday, Oct. 1, for GARAGE SALE: Sept. 13,14, 15, house to house in 'The Valley'. the Museum or the Village. That and 16 at 2901 N. Shaytown Rd., day is the second day of the old- Vermontville. fashioned Autumn Harvest Weekend, Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, in the Village. Senior citizens can also take advantage of a special luncheon Saturday September 17,1977 10am to 4 pm BATTLE CREEK for groups of ten or more on AREA INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE weekdays, Sept. 19 through Dec. Battle Creek Area International Relations Committee ETHNIC AWARENESS WEEK 16. There is a choice ofa $4.25 or a SEPTEMBER 12-17, 1977 P.O. Box 1438, Battle Creek. Michigan 49016 U.S.A. ETHNIC FAIR Telephone (616) 962-0015 telexbcu-bac 22-4440 $5 luncheon. The package SEPTEMBER 17, 1977 inlcudes admission to Greenfield Village or Henry Ford Museum. \ In addition, there is a dinner program available seven days a week between Sept. 19 and Dec. 16. $6.50 covers admission to the Museum or the Village, plus a buffet dinner at Heritage Hall in Henry Ford Museum. This is available only to groups of 40 or more. Advance reservations are required for these group arrangements. No reservations are required for individual senior On the,Michigan Mall Battle Creek, Michigan. citizens on Wednesdays or on Oct. 1. Call (313) 271-1620, ext. 414, for more information. Prices subject to change. Action Ads Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. Ph. 945-9554 Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum sets senior citizens rates Reduced admission charges for Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum are available to individual senior citizens on Wednesdays and to groups of senior citizens on weekdays, September through April. Senior citizens in groups of 10 or more pay only $1.50 for Museum or Village admissions, Monday through Friday. In­ dividual senior citizens pay $1.50 for Village or Museum ad­ missions on Wednesdays. The regular autumn adult admission is $3.50 for the Village and $3.00 for the Museum. In addition, individual senior citizens can get the same MEMBtR N^Ap Association - Rounded 1885 presents its 2nd annual ETHNIC FAIR Action Ads Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. Schedule of Events ‘Rain Date: Sunday, September 18,1977 Noon-5:30 p.m.) Dr. Hans Andrews, Program Chairman EugeneMcCoy Master of Ceremonies ... Manfred W. Probol Chairman, Battle Creek International Relations Committee ................................. The Honorable Mayor Frederick Brydges .................. The Honorable State Senator Harry D. DeMaso 10:00 Opening Ceremony:....................... FOR SALE: Shaklee Products. Ph. 852-1781 Nashville. (9-13) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Bereavement comes to us all - an unavoidable part of our earthly existence. We funeral directors are fully aware of this, a^ we too have families. We perform our duties in a spirit of empathy with the families we serve, regarding each service as a sacred charge to be treated with tenderness and respect. ‘Voqt- funeral homes jj Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 Welcome Proclamation ....... Honorary Chairman 10: 15-10:45a.m. 11: 00-11:30am. 11: 45-12:00p.m. 12: 15-12:45p.m. 12:50-1:30 p.m. 1: 35-2:00 p.m. 2: 15-2:45 p.m. 3: 00-3:30 p.m. 3:35-4:00 p.m. Gospel Singers (A Black Cultural Expression) Polish Music and Dance Native American Ceremony (Indian) Ethnic Choir (Balkan) Dance Presentation and Fashion Show (Japanese) Korean Traditional Dance Music and Folk Dance of India Mexican Dance, Music, and Duet Highland Dance (Scottish) Free Films in the Civic Theatre from 11:00-2:30 p.m. Continuous ETHNIC CULTURES. Ethnic foods will be served in various booths throughout the Fair Day. See Displays on the Mall by various ethnic groups listed above and Panamanian, Chinese, and Dutch. Also, see displays sponsored by Willard Library and Civic Art Center. Authentic ethnic clothing, historical, cultural, and-craft displays will be located throughout the Mall area. SUPPORTED BY Security National Bank of Battle Crook Michigan National Bank Flrot National Bank and Trust Company Ermlsch Travel Bureau General Foods 9wanaon Cookie Company/Archway Cookies Miller Foundation Koipor U SA. United Steel and Wire Div. of Roblin industries Inc. PHF Insurance Companies Peoples Savings and Loan Assoc Clark Equipment Company L.W. Robinooni Colek of Battle Creek Trsnsamerica Insurance Company T.S.K. of America �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, September 14. 1977 - Pag<6 Old America comes alive at Charlton Park this weekend painting, leaded glass, cut glass story of Fading Hope and her and broom making will be in­ daughter, Constant Hope, and their struggles to keep the Home cluded. Blacksmithing, carpentry, Homestead out of the hands of rope making, wood sawing and that evil scourge Bat Guano. Join buzzing, corn shelling and the fun with the Thornapple grinding, clothes washing, and Goodtime Players. (Booing and milk separating will be per­ hissing is encouraged.) The village schoolmarm will be formed by hand and with the aid teaching the three R’s at the Lee of gasoline engines. Other demonstrations inlcude School and the blacksmith’s beekeeping, dulcimer playing, hammer will be ringing in his net making and a demonstration shop. At the “still in the hills”, a of wheel thrown pottery. Each day at 1:30 p.m. a quartet mountain man will be dispensing will be singing old church songs, moonshine, ever on the outlook religious hymns, spirituals and for the local revenuer. Home made food favorites that patriotic songs in the village church. On Sunday, at 2:30 p.m., will be available include ice the St. Rose Folk Singers will cream, bread, apple butter, pop com, bratwurst and roasted corn. perform. dharlton Park includes a “Wrong Doin’s at the Right of Way”, a melodrama written by museum and an historical Harvey Hoffman of Hastings, will agricultural village consisting of be performed by the Thornapple a school, church, stagecoach inn, Good Time Players each day at 1 blacksmith shop, carpenter­ p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. It is a cooper shop and machine shed. Buildings presently being reconstructed include a bank and Farm — Home — Lake Property insurance office building, general store, hardware store and print shop and an 1860’s Greek Revival house which will be furnished as a physician’s home and office. Picnic and recreational facilities are available on the grounds. Admission to the Folk Life Festival is $2 for adults and $.50 for children under 12. Charlton Park is located north 945-4626 945-4627 of M-79, between Hastings and Nashville. 1633 South Hanover (M-37) - Hastings, Michigan Craft exhibitors include: Jerry and Jane Shoup of Nash­ ville - Wood Carvings and Hex OFFICE ../227 N. Main St., M-66, Nashville - 852-9250 Signs; Ted Tuenge and Loraine Lloyd Priddy, Sales Associate........... Home Phone - 852*9331 Leis of Lansing Pottery, demonstrating slab work and MAPLE VALLEY PROPERTIES pinch pots utilizing their own clay and glazes; Carol Turner of 206. 5 BEDROOM, 2-STORY remodeled farm home. Battle Creek - Spinning, Weaving Situated on 2 acres south of Nashville. Blown-in and Carding; JoAnne Orsborn of insulation. New roof. 8% assumable contract. Hastings - Hand Crocheted Rugs, Refrigerator Decorations; Paula 410. 50 ACRES WITH 5 BEDROOM RED BRICK home. Also Walters of Middleville - Knitting, has basement barn. Buildings in excellent condition. Crocheting and Ceramics; Private lake, many trees. Towards Charlotte on main Richard Kerekes of Lowell road. Lapidary; June Heim of Cold­ 414. 160 ACRES SOUTHWEST OF NASHVILLE. 150 tillable. water - Applehead dolls (Ap­ Tiled. Fair set of buildings including large brick home. plehead Dolls, an American Priced at bare land prices. Irrigation possibilities. craft, have been made for more than 100 years. These are dressed 415. 180 ACRE DAIRY FARM. 150 tillable. New double 4 in costume from the 1700’s to the milking parlor and free-stall confined cow barn. Includes 1890’s.); all milking equipment. Modern 2-story home. Feed and Jean Meyer of Sunfield Daity herd can be included. Due to health owner is Crocheting; Marilyn Johncock of forced to sell. Shelbyville - Patchwork and Other Sewing Articles; Mrs. 509.35 ACRES NORTHWEST OF NASHVILLE. Vacant except Marian Johnson of Charlotte Crocheting; Hastings Jaycee for 24'x30' building. 6 acres wooded, rest tillable. Nice building sites. Many fruit trees. Contract terms. Auxiliary of Hastings - Quilts, Pillows, Purses, Shawls, Pic­ 601.5 and 10 ACRE LOTS NORTHWEST OF NASHVILLE. Sur­ tures, Candles, Toys (designed veyed, good building conditions. Contract terms. Would like those used in the early 1900’s; consider other property in trade. Ethel Brasic of Grand Rapids Tole Painting and Oils; Opal 604. NORTH OF NASHVILLE. 3 lots, 250 x233'. Surveyed. Moser of Dowling - Dolls, Stuffed Blacktop road. Animals, Raggedy Anns and Andys. 607. 4*/j ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE. Asphalt Rd. Many Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson of frees. Could be divided. Health department approved. Fulton Woodturning and Needlepoint; Lynne Mead of 807. VERMONTVILLE, Completely equipped machine Hastings Button Display; shop. Includes all real estate. Mostly newer machinery. Harold and Joyce Marsh of Same owner over 30 years. Priced very reasonable. Charlotte - Tole and Decorative Painting, Country Carving; 808. RESTAURANT DOING EXCELLENT BUSINESS. Includes Margaret S. Dykstra of Hastings all equipment and real estate. Always busy. Terms - Herbs; Holly Steiner and Emily possible. Van Matre of Middleville Reproductions of Antique China Dolls; Paul Simon of Kalamazoo Potter (Hand made and wheel thrown ceramics); Ann McCune of Charlotte - Quilts and Homemade dolls. Ruth Walton of Hastings - Wool Dyeing using all natural dyestuffs; John and Elaine Rowen of Plainwell - Ceramics, Dried Materials and Arrangements (will offer ready­ made bouquets of German Statice and made to order NEAR WOODLAND, 18% Acres witHi this newer rancher. arrangements while you wait, Walkout basement, completely carpeted. Includes 2 sets using materials selected by the of appliances, large pole barn. Spring-fed ponds and customer); Buster Howell of property lays along Little Thornapple River. Richland - Hand Made Canes; Wally Gernentz of Hastings - Cut With the tolling of the bells of the village church, the seventh annual Folk Life Festival will commence at 10 a.m. Saturday at Charlton Park as members of the community join together to turn back the hands of time. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. visitors will grasp in three dimension the broad cultural, economic and social heritage of the late 19th century agricultural community. Volunteers from the com­ munity will join with crafts exhibitors to exemplify life on the farms and in the homes of early America. Home-crafts, pointing out the hardiness and resourcefulness of America’s pioneers will include bread baking, butter making, soap making, cider pressing, sausage stuffing, candle dipping, spinning, weaving, chair-caning, quilting and wool dyeing. Various forms of needlework, china Glass; Doris Bell and Betty Smith of Sunfield - Nature Crafts (using pine cones,, stones, walnuts, etc.), Doll Crafts; Marilee Ayles of Nashville Nature Crafts;; Alrose and Eugene Shaw of Kalamazoo Nature Crafts (will bring collection of iron toys). Mrs. John Wilkes and Hazel McCaul of Middleville - Beads, Feathers, Shell Jewelry; Tom and Katy Newton of Kalamazoo Leather; Elza and Ardis Carlin of Hastingss - Leaded Glass and Hand Painted China (had oneman show in West Main Mall, Kalamazoo. Have been featured in papers and on TV. Received Craftsman of the Year Award from Kalamazoo Valley Art Assoc.); Dennis and Karla Percy of St. Joseph - Clocks and Barnwood Critters; Sue Tripp of Hastings - Hand Spun and Hand Dyed Yarn, Hand Weaving; Eugene Cox of Byron Center Member of the original Dulcimer Players Club of Michigan, playing Dulcimer Music. Cal and Jenny Lamoreaux of Hand-made Shelbyville Mountain and Hammered Dulcimers, Knives, Quilts, Bonnets, Pioneer Crafts, Trade Silver (Publishers of The Bonnet Box, a book on bonnets of this region containihg 16 ordinary bonnets and three mop caps from the Old Northwest Territory, 1775-1975.); Esther Van Winkle of Grand Rapids - Corn Husk and things made from fruit pits and seeds; Alfred and Eleanor Spurgat of Muskegon - Hand­ crafted candles and wooden Items; fcheryll Williams of Kalamazoo-Broom Making; Jeff and Cathy Lewis of Middleville Beekeeping Demonstration. Simon and Joy Trasiewicz of Grand Rapids - Wooden Toys (featuring tap dancing toy which dances to music); Leola 1. King of Woodland - Applehead and Waxhead Dolls, Paperweights, Grape or nut clusters made from walnut, pecan, hickory, peach pit, chestnut and acorns; Sallie and Joe Maitre of Battle Creek Art; Harriett Proefrock of Hastings - Crocheted Rag Rugs (truly a recycling effort! Salvaging the best parts of worn clothing to make the country home warmer and more comfortable); Roger Evans and Eldon Roush of Hastings - Sand­ stone Carvings, Wood Carvings, Silk-Screened T-Shirts. REALTY REWARD! LOST DOG - In vacinity of M-79 and Swift Road on Saturday, Sept. 3. Black dog with white around neck. Answers to the name of Blue Boy. Ph. 862-1759 after 6 p.m. Nashville I would like to thank everyonefor being so gracious during my first week in business. Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 N. Main—Nashville (517) 852-9107 Formerly...Helen's Beauty Shop �^The^Mople^VaNeyJMews, Nashville, Wednesdoy, September 14, 1977 - Page? '^^51 2?S [ Is Your V Old TV Set5$ ^orth... If could be at..'y*\r-v<x,<-A Johnson's Furniture a '"V*' y TeSi &• Mil fji> Black & White TV for a... or Color Console ^fcnooi and SAVE Up To... JOHNSON'S fURNITURE STORE k'fii 112 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Store Hours; 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon. to Sat. BSSBiliNamBHHEil Friday 8:30 a m. to 8:00 p.m._________ PHONE: 852-9594 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, September 14, 1977 -- Page 8 A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen Bicycles are not toys. They are vehicles with both transportation and recreational uses. I’ve been strongly involved in a lot of pretty heavy legislative issues in my career - educational, finance, PBB, mobile home widths, banking law, aborthion, apportionment, agriculture, land use, and hunting laws, to list only a few. It seems, however, when a constituent wants to get mad at me, he often sasy, “If you’d just quit fooling around with those dang bicycles all the time and get busy on...” Okay, so I spend some time on bicycle legislation, but I won’t admit it’s so much time that I neglect other areas. I do see an importance and a need here that apparently most others fail to see - my constituents and my legislative colleagues alike. In the upcoming fall legislative session, I am going to be pushing for more recognition of the role bicycles play in our total tran­ sportation system and the danger our present transportation facilities constitute as bicyclists share them with motor vehicles. Bicycles are increasingly used as a mode of transportation, a way to get to and from work, school, shopping and social engagements. They are used not just by children, but by adults. (During our last five annual Lansing to Mackinaw bicycle rides, we have always had participants over 65 and quite a few over 50.) And, even if you don’t use one yourself, you have to admit that their use by others constitutes a gas savings important to us all. More people would use bicycles if they weren’t fearful of the inherent danger of sharing space with a high-speed auto or truck. So on to the danger. Scores of people are killed each year and a good many more seriously injured on bicycles. And, they are not just the people who have ridden improperly, although running stop signs, using the wrong lane, and other illegalities are much too common and much too ignored by law enforcers. Often, inadequate roads play a major role in bicycle-related accidents. And even though you don’t ride a bicycle, I know you wouldn’t want to be the motorist involved in the death or serious injury of a bicyclist. I also know from ex­ perience you (most people) are a little irritated when an inadequate shoulder or a narrow lane makes it impossible for you to safely pass a slow-moving bicyclist without slowing your vehicle down to a crawl. So you agree that bicycles and heavy traffic on narrow shoulderless roads or streets are bad for motorists as well as bicyclists. Right? So what is the solution? Two possible, I guess. One ( and I’ve heard it often), ban the bicyclist from the roads! No good. It would force all those willing to ride bicycles back into cars, use more gas, increase pollution and congestion, etc. Besides, it is an unconstitutional infringement (have you heard this phrase more often than you like?) on the basic human right of free movement and right to the road. The best solution is better planning in transportation facilities, with paved shoulders, marked lanes or even separate paths in certain instances.. Also, needed are such things as parking facilities, safe sewer grates, a'nd other small recognitions of the role bicycles Play. Corner of Chief Noonday Rd. and Whitmore Rd., West of Hastings Ethel V. Everett, 80, died September 7 at Albion Community Hospital. She was born in Erastus, Ohio, on April 23, 1897. She was married in Nashville to Dale Everett on May 1, 1915. Mr. Everett died April 23, 1972. The funeral was Saturday, Sept. 10 at Albion Chapel TiddWilliams Funeral Chapels. Rev. Larry Fulton officiated. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Nashville. Mrs. Everett was employed as a receptionist at the King and Helrigel Home for Funerals for 22 years. She attended the First CARD OF THANKS Continued Three other elements I think are necessary to the total pic­ ture: Bicyclists should help pay the costs through a registration fee similar to boats and snowmobiles. snowmobiles. Education of bicyclists and motorists alike about the rights and responsibilities should be increased. And third, a big one, we should have better law enforcement. I realize that no motorist is going to be very tolerant of bicyclists so long as his auto sits at stoplights while bikes glide through with but a little slowing and a glance in each direction. The Vermontville Lions Club says THANKS MUCH for the cooperation of the community in supporting our annual calendar project; a special thanks to the advertisers. Please notify a member of any mistakes so they can be corrected next time. We hope this project benefits our advertisers and we know it helps the Lions Club in contributing to sight conservation and com­ munity projects. Calendar Committee NOTICE WANTED Blarney STONE —Live Music Thursday, Friday, Saturday , and Sunday R.O—IT1 Fill IWTW r■■Vv avnlltiea WANTED: Boys 8 to 10 who want to learn camping skills, meet interesting people, learn con­ servation all while enjoying time spent with other boys yOur age. Sign up for CUB SCOUTING on school night Sept. 15 at Fuller St. School, 7 p.m. Bring your parents. Ethel V. Everett The Nashville Dept, of Public Works will be w flushing water mains within the Village of £ Nashville on Sept. 27, 28, and 29, 1977, g between the hours of 12 midnight and 8 a.m. Susan Corkwell 1 Nashville Village Clerk Ph. 945-2988 BOYS, ARE YOU TOO YOUNG to play football, basketball, too young for girls, if you are 8 years old you can still have some fun. Join CUB SCOUTS. Sign up school night Sept. 15 at Fuller St. School at 7 p.m> Bring your parents. Obituaries Baptist Church. She was a volunteer Gray Lady for the American Red Cross at Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek for three years and with the Veterans Administration Hospital in Battle Creek since 1954 (with over 5,000 volunteer hours there). She was the Red Cross emergency relief chairman for Albion from 1968-1974. She was the recipeint of the “Helping Hands” award from the Red Cross and the “Gold Achievement AWard” from the Veterans Hospital. Mrs. Everett is survived by four sons, five daughters, two sisters, one brother, 29 grand­ children, 39 great-grandchildren, and five great-greatgrandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the Heart Fund. Help The Village of Nashville will be taking applications for a state Lisenced General Contractor to issue building permits and take care of building inspections within the Village of Nashville. . , All applications must be received at the Village Hall in Nashville by September 21, 1977. Susan M. Corkwell Village Clerk Wanted All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. » Shop Carl’s Today! We’ve got childrens clothing at REDUCED PRICES! Check our in-store racks spaRTan StORBS Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p .m. Auto Service Center • • • • • • • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS MAJOR OVERHAULS ELECTRICAL WORK BODY & BUMP SERVICE TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS BRAKES - GASOLINE Ute your iftobi Credit Gerd or Mich. Bank Americatd QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS TrowbridgeService 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph. 726 0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. September 14. 1977 - Page 9 Several ways to enjoy Michigans Fall colors— For a different view of Peninsula. Michigan’s forests ablaze with From the summit, dumb fall color, ride a chairlift up a another 188 feet by elevator to the mountain, canoe down a river, Observation Deck, where dense watch salmon swim upstream to pine and hardwood forests of spawn or bicycle through the Michigan, Wisconsin and Min­ countryside, suggests nesota can be seen contrasted Automobile Club of Michigan. against the seemingly endless An afternpon drive to a cider blue water of Lake Superior.' mill or winery on back roads The Copper Peak chairlift and framed with leaves of brilliant elevator operate between 10 a.m. red, orange and gold is another and 5 p.m. weekends only enjoyable way to experience through mid-October, weather Michigan in the fall. permitting. For information, call Panoramic views of woods and (906) 932-3500. water await travelers who ride For a close-up look at rugged the 810-foot chairlift to the wilderness scenery, try canoeing summit of Copper Peak, the ski down the Maple River, starting at flying hill 10 miles northeast of US-27 in Maple Rapids and en­ Iron wood in the western Upper ding where it meets the Grand Michigan’s Fall Color Guide River at Muir. Brightly colored fall foliage lines both sides of the river as it flows for nearly 30 miles through the Maple River State Game Area. Wildlife often can be seen at the river’s edge. The Flat River, another tributary of the Grand, offers more wilderness canoeing in the Lowell State Game Area. A multitude of other scenic rivers in Michigan provide breathtaking settings for fall color viewing. Salmon watchers fascinated by the spectacle of thousands of coho and chinook surging up Michigan streams to spawn often find the annual migration occurs when northwest Lower Michigan’s fall color is near its peak. At the Department of Natural Resources hatchery about five miles east of Honor, a 60-foot­ wide waterfall blocks the salmon’s journey up the Platte River, forcing them to churn their way up fish ladders into holding ponds. Sometimes up to 20,000 coho can be seen leaping and bounding up the fish ladder as they obey their natural urge to spawn and die. The sight of salmon so numerous they swim in layers attracts thousands of spectators every year. To find out the best time for .salmon watching, call the DNR office in Cadillac, (616) 775-9728. Pedaling a bike on Michigan’s back roads gives travelers another opportunity to slow down for a better view of bright fall foliage. One Auto Clubrecommended 33-mile bike route from Holland to Grand Haven follows the Lake Michigan shoreline with its towering sand dunes and stately homes. Another 30-mile mid-Michigan bicycle adventure along BR-27 between Alma and Clare gives bikers a chance to tour ' the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant and visit the 450-acre Isabella Indian Reservation. Fields of dried corn stalks and bright orange pumpkins framed West Michigan Fishing • REPORT • urm A ft ■MtOcWw LACTATION CMOW rKHMTOU HOC CHOW Nowget motepork per ton offeed..,andfaster, too! A nutritional breakthrough for the hog business was discovered by Purina research. It was introduced as Purina High Octane Hog Chow. It has helped hundreds of thousands of hogs gain faster on less feed. Now this same concept has been extended to a complete High Octane Performance Team. Now you can cash High Octane in on the High Octane idea from Performance the day pigs are born. Let us tell Team you all about it. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 PURINA CHOWS Fall spawning runs of salmon Happy Hookers, Coho Chargers, have started a week or two early and Dodgers with green squids at many Lake Michigan port all seem to be working well. Just cities and fish have moved closer inside the harbor, fishing is good to shore in other areas - in­ for northern Pike and fairly good dicating runs are imminent for smallmouth Bass. there, it is reported by West LUDINGTON - Chinook salmon Michigan Tourist Association. in the 20-22 lb. range are coming Fishing in West Michigan is in deep water (90-120 ft.) near generally very good to excellent. Point Sable and in shallow water Following are south-to-north (30-60 ft, down 15-20 ft.) off the reports on West Michigan fishing Lundington harbor, it is reported action compiled today by the by Ed Andersen of Pere tourist association from charter Marquette Sports Center. Salmon boat captains, sport shops and in Pere Marquette lake are chambers of commerce: larger than in previous years at ST. JOSEPH - Fish are close to this time. One big fish was lost shore here and fishing is very over the weekend after a 1*4 hr. good, reports' Capt. Ben battle. Lower and Upper Hamlin Yacobozzi of the Lady Jane. lakes are producing some Catches are mostly Coho and muskies and pike. Chinook salmon with a few Lake MANISTEE - Fall spawning trout and Steelhead. Best depth is runs of §almon have started and 10 feet to the bottom over 50 ft of this area is “having its best water. Tadpollies, J-plugs and fishing ever,” reports Capt. spoons are best baits and green, Duane Cornell of the Penny Jo. silver and silver-blue com­ Coho salmon, 10 lbs. and up; binations are best bait colors. Chinook salmon, 25-30 lbs., along SOUTH HAVEN - Anglers are with a few Lake trout and cathing “everything,” including Steelhead are coming at 82 ft. King salmon, 25-30 lbs.; Coho depths over 110-300 ft. of water. O salmon, 6-9 lbs.; Browns, 12-16 Dodgers in chartreuse and green lbs.; Lake trout, 5-6 lbs.; and with black and green Squids and Steelhead, 8-11 lbs., reports Capt. blue and pink J-plugs are best Fernan Gruber of Big Foot baits. ARCADIA - Salmon on their Charter Service. The salmon run migration have up the Black river is expected by northern the weekend. Fishing is best in provided “real good” fishing Lake Michigan over 55 ft of here, according to Capt. Whitey water - 20-40 ft. down. Dodgers Vermeulen of the Sportsman. and Squids, J-plugs, Locos and Anglers are landing mostly Coho, Chargers are best baits. Green is 4-9 lbs., along with a few Chinook, the best bait color. Some Browns, Steelhead and Browns. Best Steelhead and Perch are coming action is not too far off shore in off the piers. Overall fishing is 90-110 ft. of water, 40-80 ft. down. J-plugs, flies and Dodgers have “very good.” GRAND HAVEN - Coho and been best baits. Chinook salmon are beginning to HONOR Coho salmon in “run” here and fishing is good to Platte Bay are hitting on excellent, reports the chamber of Dodgers, flies, and Squids, commerce. Perch off the pier reports Tom Stocklen of have “really picked up,” and Riverside Canoes. In West Platte Bass, Pike, Bluegills, and Specks Bay, Chinook are going for yellow are good on the Grand river and and green Flatfish with best action right at the drop-off in a bayous. MUSKEGON - Excellent 100 ft. of water, 75 ft. down. fishing for Chinook and Coho Steelhead are feeding on min­ salmon is reported off this port nows right off the river mouth in city. Salmon are just off the early evening, and anglers harbor mouth in 50 ft. of water, trolling with little Cleos are with 40 ft. to the bottom the best having good success. bait depth, and in Muskegon lake. TRAVERSE CITY Salmon PENTWATER - Anglers not are moving in closer in this area “grounded" by fog or wind are and are coming in Platte Bay, catching Coho and Chinook, particularly on Dodgers and Jaccording to the chamber of flies and in West bay. reports the commerce. Salmon can be found chamber of commerce. East bay 90-95 ft. down in 125 ft. when is producing Chinook salmon at water is warm; and 25 ft. down in the south end in 100-130 ft. of 60 ft. of water when temperature Continued on page 10cools. J-plugs. Kush spoons, by leaves of red, yellow and gold make a pretty picture when seen through a car window during an afternoon’s drive to a winery or cider mill. Auto Club notes. Michigan’s wine country is centered in Berrien and Van Buren counties, where the har­ vest and crushing of grapes are in full swing m late September and early October. This year’s 10th annual Grape and Wine Festival at Paw Paw Sept. 16-18 is ex­ pected to draw some 50,000 persons. Seven wineries offer daily tours complete with wine tasting, and the surrounding sweet-smelling vineyards provide a pretty picture when seen against a backdrop of woods in autumn colors. Another sure sign of fall is the opening of cider mill season. A majority of Michigan's nearly 70 cider mills are in Southeast Michigan just a short drive from large metropolitan areas, Auto Club notes. A cider mill tour is a delight for youngsters who can watch the apples being pressed and then sample the finished product. The whole family should enjoy the backroads wandering through farmland and forests tinged with red, yellow and gold. Because of recent dry weather, the fall color season is about three weeks ahead of schedule. In the U.P., color should be at its peak starting Sept. 16 and ending Oct. 2. Full color should spread to northern Lower Michigan Sept. 23 through Oct. 9; central Lower Michigan, Sept. 30-0ct. 16, and southern Lower Michigan, Oct. 7­ 23. Color tour information can be obtained from area tourist bureaus or chambers of com­ merce, and Auto Club members will find up-to-date reports available at local offices across Michigan. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Deliveredand Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVH1LLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5T7) 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan CARPENTER AND MASONRY WORK WANTED. Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT PH. 726-0324 Vermontville, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 14, 1977— Page 10 Lions loose to Caledonia Pack 649 ‘round-up’ Continued from front— Attention all boys 8-11. If you are just entering third grade or are 8, you may join Cub Scouts. We will hold roundup Wed­ nesday night Sept. 14, 1977 at 7 p.m. at the Maplewood School. All regular scouts who recruit a new Cub will receive recognition as well as all new members who join Cubs or Scouts this fall. Each boy recruited and who joins will receive an iron-on Logo. They will be presented as soon as possible after roundup is over. This sign-up will be held at our regular Pack meeting this month. So come and join up and have a good time being a Scout Join us, you’ll like it. .. Each den that gets 3 new members, the leader will receive The Maple Valley defense puts pressure on Caledonia punter in opening day loss, 15-6, (Maple Valley News Photo) Friday night. tackle the football, and Caledonia raced for a 58 yard touchdown to make the score 15-6. The .Lion defense played an outstanding game, holding Caledonia to 171 yards total of­ fense. The Lions played the game with seven players on the sidelines due to injuries. The seven players accounted for nine starting positions, leaving the team in a weakened position for the opening game. Other Lion weaknesses in the game were discovered in the punting department and punt receiving. Outstanding individual efforts on offense were turned in by Scott Decker and Andy Joostbems on the offensive line and Mike Hamilton in the backfield. Mike rushed for 54 yards and caught passes for 31 yards. Kirby Wilmore also turned in a fine job at quarterback, but is now out for the season after undergoing surgeiy on Sunday to repair torn ligaments he received in the Friday night game. Outstanding individuals on the defensive unit included Scott Decker, who led the team with 10 tackles, Andy Joostberns, who had nine tackles and provided the team with good defensive leadership, Bo Erwin, who led the team in quarterback sacks with four, and of course Tim Burd, who scored the live touchdown. Next week’s game will find the Lions at Lakeview in a 7:30 contest in the first league game for both schools. NOTICE The Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet Tuesday, Sept. 20 at Barry Co. Medical Care Facility. There will be a potluck dinner at 12:30 with Fem Hawblitz as hostess. Each member bring your own table .service and a dish to pass. NEW & USED GUNS We buy, sell & trade AL & PETE’S SPORT SHOP 111 S. Jefferson, Hastings Phone 945-4417 a coffee mug with a globe on it and the Wonderful World of Scouting. So, come on boys, let’s join up and make this Scout program a huge success. For more information, call Cubmaster Don Martin, 726-0067, or Scoutmaster Wm. Resseguie, 726-1352. HAPPY SCOUTING!! Continued from front­ being young Fresnmen, things are never dull. This is a fun team to coach as the young men are very enthusiastic, and should be improving each week.” Other outstanding players in the Caledonia game were Ray Hole, Tony Joostburn, Dennis Yost, Ken Wood and Don Fox. Fox had two blocked punts in the ball game. ‘‘Because we are so young and inexperienced, sub­ stitution will be difficult for the first several games until the young players get more fun­ damental training in practice. However, we have two Freshmen games with Vestaburg and Central Montcalm where we will be able to look at the young players.” The Junior Varsity plays Lakeview at Fuller Street this Thursday. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Caledonia receiver puts the icing on the cake with this catch for a two-point conversion.. (Maple Valley News Photo) Maple Valley revised Jr. Varsity football scheduleBecause other schools have had some difficulty in sponsoring a junior varsity football squad, Maple Valley has been forced to make some changes in its schedule. Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 26 Nov. 3 Lake view Porland estaburg Carson City Carson City Montabella Central Mont Potterville Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Home All games will be played at 7:00 p.m., with the Sept. 29 and Oct. 26 game being Freshmen games. Continued from page 9water on blue and green Squids, Lake trout at 120 ft., and Brown trout in 10-30 ft. on Rapalias. Steelhead are hitting Cleos at mouth of Acme creek. CHARLEVOIX - Fishing off this port city is reported excellent for Lake trout, salmon and Steelhead. Fall spawning runs have apparently started. Lake trout are in 145-160 ft. of water; salmon and Steelhead are hitting at 30-40 ft. depths. Manistee Wobblers, Fireplugs and Alpena Diamonds are best baits. Michigan farm receipts decline­ cash receipts to Michigan farmers for their farm marketings were $743.1 million during the first half of 1977,- ac­ cording to the Michigan Crop Reporting Service. This is a 6 percent drop from the $792 million for the same period last year. The decrease is due primarily to significantly lower returns from crop enterprises. Crops accounted for 45 percent of the total receipts with $337.5 rnillion. This is a nose-dive of 11 percent from the $380.9 million for the first half of 1976. Crop receipts returned less every month during this period than last year. Receipts from livestock and livestock products were $405.6 million, 1 percent less than the $411.1 million for January - June 1976. March, May, and June showed larger returns for livestock than the same months last year. For the year January through December 1976, cash receipts on Michigan farms totaled $1,681.1 million. Crops provided 52 per­ cent of this amount with 869.5 million dollars, while livestock and livestock products returned $811.5 million or 48 percent. However, for the first six months of 1977 livestock is bringing in greater receipts. Fun-loving sportabout for teenagers and adults who like to travel light Head for the white open spaces on the newest member of the John Deere Snowmobile family...the exciting Spitfire compact. Powered by a 340 cc free-air engine and weighing in at 275 pounds, Spitfire can romp all day at trail riding speeds. An aluminum slide-rail suspension adjusts to your weight and snow conditions. And a unique direct drive system W has about 40 fewer parts than the drive on many competitive sleds. Spitfire is compact in size, but not in features. Like our other sleds, Spitfire features CD ignition, Mikuni carburetion, and a riveted grouser-bar track. 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COUPON EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 17. 1977. ■ m m m ■ Johnny's Market ■ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-09-21.pdf acd1959f6b53885a9102720ab81ba0cf PDF Text Text 8ULK *AT> U.rx PA,° » •JK 43 Ha»»ingi, Michigar 49058 PERMIT NO. J ^ br,^ ^br brjo , /’°r t905g ■ Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 112 E. Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 104 No. 19, Wednesday September 21, 1977 Maple Valley school board approves millage levy for 77-78 school year At the regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, September 12, the board members approved the millage levy for this school year. The school district will be levying 22.3 mills for operational pur­ poses amounting to $708,624.24 based upon a state equalized valuation of $31,776,892. The valuation otthe school district last year was $30,170,149. The 22.3 mills includes the 8.3 mills allocated and the 14 extra voted mills. The debt retirement millage, was set at .76 mills amounting to $24,057.26. The school district will be receiving state funds under Section 27 in the aipount of $48,522.00 to apply toward payment of the principal and interest on the 1963 bond debt. The original bond issue in 1963 was in the amount of $1,420,000. and the balance June 30, 1977 was $885,000. The board members accepted the bid submitted by State Farm Mutual Insurance Company for school bus fleet insurance and coverage on other vehicles and tractors. The bid in the amount of $4,106.09 covers the twenty six regular busses, three mini busses, two cars, five pickups, and three tractors. The insurance covers the period October 1, 1977 through September 30, 1978. The annual financial report as prepared by the school auditor was approved for filing with the State Department of Education. The cash balance June 30, 1977 was $278,501. Taxes receivable June 30, 1977 amounted to $135,654. This school year both Barry and Eaton counties, will be making payment to the school district for the delinquent taxes. The board members approved a resolution allowing the school district to become a member of the Michigan High School Athletic Association. This action was necessary at this time considering that the Attorney General issued an opinion in August indicating the legislature could not delegate governmental functions to a private body, such as the Michigan High School Athletic Association. By being a member of the association a school district agrees to operate an athletic program within the guidelines set by the state athletic association. The state association has three main functions including eligibility rules, registration of officials, and administration of meets and tournaments. The board members voted not to be a member of the Michigan Association of School Boards, Inc. at a membership fee of $993.00 for the 1977-78 school year. Board members Wilbur Marsh, Charles Viele, and John Viele voted in favor of joining the state association; and Arlene DeCamp, Elam Rockwell, Robert Dormer, and Wayne Cogswell voted not to become a member this school year. In May similar action had been taken not to join the state association. Approval was given the coaching staff for the various sports at the Jr-Sr. High School as submitted by athletic director Larry Lenz. This represents twenty athletic teams at the high school level and six in the Jr. high school. A non-teaching contract was approved for Theresa Hull as school nurse for the 1977-78 and 1978-79 school years. Approval was given a non-teaching con­ tract for Patricia Carmoney as teacher aide-playground supervisor at the Kellogg Elementary. Nashville Harvest October 7,8 and 9 Nashville, Michigan (North of Battle Creek and East of Hastings on M-66) if Carnival it Dance it Contests it Ox Roast it Parade and much morel —Sunday Contests —Bike Race Motored Bikes not allowed! (For all ages) —Canoe Race All Interested In Participating In The Above Contests Are Welcome To Enter! £ ^AA Entry Fee..* 1°° more information about Canoe Denny Smith: For Race call... (616)852-1801 more information concerning the Bike Race call... Tom Oleson: A plaque which recognizes the Nashville Lions Club for sponsoring and maintaining Putnam Park was laid at the park entrance last week. The club is the primary supporter of the park since its existence. In photo with the new addition at the park is Harold Christiansen, the volunteer caretaker of the park and a Lions Club member. (Maple Valley News Photo) Maple Valley Athletic Boosters support all local sports teams— 7^ The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters is a group of local sports fans organized to promote all sports at Maple Valley Schools. The Organization has several money-making projects un­ derway. They are selling membership cards for $1.00, and raffling off footballs at some of the home football games. The next raffle will be raffled-off at the Portland game Sept. 23. They are 50 cents each or three for $1.00. Also on the agenda is a very fine program for the homecoming. The organization is working with the coaches and athletic 4472 Fun For Everyone! For Lions Club recognized for sponsoring Putnam Park (616)852-9023 department so they can know the best way in which to benefit the athletes. The purchase of a weight machine has been discussed since the group feels it would benefit the kids for athletics and in gym classes. Everyone is welcome to join and lend their support and ideas to the club. The meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month, the next being Oct. 5 at the high school at 8 p.m. For more information contact Lou Hansbarger at 726-0323 or Judy Gardner at 726-0285 or any other club member. man killed in M-79 collision Ivan Eli Hyatt, 33, of 5715 Guy line of the highway, according to Rd., Nashville, was pronounced the Sheriff’s Department. dead on arrival at Hayes-GreenDrewyor was taken to the Beach Hospital, Charlotte, where hospital in Charlotte then tranhe was rushed after a head-on sfered to Lansing General collision on M-79. The accident Hospital, where he was listed in occured at 5:33 p.m., Thursday, critical condition. The accident remains under three-tenths of a mile west of the Wheaton Rd. intersection, ac­ investigation. Eaton County cording to the Eaton County officers and the Charlotte Emergency Medical Services Sheriff’s Department. The department said Hyatt’s Ambulances were assisted at the vehicle was struck head-on by a scene by the Charlotte Police and pickup truck eastbound on M-79, Fire Departments. Hyatt, who was a resident of driven by Alfred Eugent Drewyor, 46, of 6105 Clinton Tr., the area for six years, is survived Eaton Rapids. Drewyor*s vehicle Continued on page 3 apparently crossed the center �The Mople Volley Now* Noshvillo. Wodbo^doy September 21. 1977 -- Poge 2 Nashville to ‘kick-off’ United Way West Michigan Fishing REPORT: Most Lake Michigan port cities announce salmon runs are un­ derway and schools of Silvers and Kings are building at river mouths, it is reported by West Michigan Tourist Association. As a result. West Michigan fishing is nearing its fall peak Following are south-to-north reports on angling success compiled today by the tourist association from charter boat captains, sport shops and chambers of commerce. SOUTH HAVEN - Boats are marking plenty of fish but recent heavy winds and high waves have made fish “spooky” and slow to bite, reports Capt. Fernan Gruber of Big Foot Charter Service. Steelhead and Browns have been reported in the river, bu* salmon are still schooling in Lake Michigan. GRAND HAVEN - 40 Chinook were landed here off the pier as spawning salmon gather to “run”, reports the chamber of commerce. Coho and Chinook have been good to excellent on the "big lake" with best action over a 50 ft. bottom, 15 ft. down. Perch fishing off the piers has also been very good. Lake Trout have been good to excellent on Lake Michigan. On the rivers and boyous, Pike have been excellent on live bait; Bluegills have been excellent; Specks, Bass, and Catfish have been fair. GRAND RAPIDS Salmon, particularly Kings, have entered the Grand river system and spectator action has started at this city’s Sixth street, walk-on fish ladder, reports the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources district office. Action at the ladder will continue to build for at least the next three weeks. MUSKEGON - Fishing-is excellent here in Lake Michigan, Muskegon channel and Muskegon Lake for King salmon, 15-30 lbs., and Silver salmon, 6-8 lbs., reports Capt. Ben Seehock of the Seahawk. In the “big lake,” best depths are 20-35 ft down over a 55 ft. bottom. J-plugs and blue Chargers are best baits. This port city’s outstanding fishing is expected to continue for two to three weeks. PENTWATER “Lots of salmon” are reported here by the chamber of commerce in Lake Michigan, in the channel, and up the river. Coho and Chinook are 30 - 35 ft. down in the big lake over a 60 - 70 ft. bottom and are hitting on green J-plugs, Coho Chargers, and Pentwater fishy fins. Fish in Lake Michigan are spread from Juniper beach to the "Consumers Project." Pier anglers are having best luck with little Cleos Get Into a casual, easy to re-for Hairstyle at... Ireiie^S Beauty Shop 204 N. Main—Nashville Phone:852-9107 OPEN: Tuesday thru Saturday Closed Monday campain for October 5 thru 22— The Nashville United Fund Miss Hafner replaces Kay McBoard met. at the home of Mrs. Celland who is not able to fill her in green and silver, or blue and Lois Elliston on Tuesday Sep­ position. silver. The compaign will be from tember 12, 1977. LUDINGTON -- Tamarac The following officers were October 5 to October 22. “Kick Sports Fishing Dock reports, that elected: president, Maurice Off" day will be held October 5 at 16 boats launched at the dock Purchis, vice president 'Carroll 9:30 in the United Methodist Sunday took an average of 14.5 Wolff, secretary Irene Hamp and Community House. fish, mainly Coho and Chinook treasurer Geneva Brumm. A goal of $1800 has been set for salmon, each. Fishing is “out­ Other members of the board the 1977 campaign. This amount standing and the run is on.” are: Arthur Bateman, Freda was surpassed last year, by the Virtually all boats limited out Laurent, Illa Steward, Delores efforts of our people working with best fishing in the Sable Knoll, Reverend Putnam, Nelson outside the village and having river outlet-to-Point Sable area of Brumm and Genevieve Hafner. their donations returned to Nash­ Lake Michigan. J-plus, Squids ville. Please help us again. with green Dodgers, Chargers and Kush spoons were best baits. Some boats found the best fishing at 4-5 ft depths over a 15 ft bottom; others found schools at 35-55 ft over 90-150 ft MANISTEE Anglers are Recently, Eaton County was members from Lansing Com­ landing a mixed bag of Lakers, Steelhead, Atlantic Salmon, with awarded a grant by the Michigan munity College, individuals from Coho and Chinook making up the Council for the Humanities (with academic, governmental, and service agencies bulk of the catch, reports Capt. matching funds from Lansing social Duane Cornell of the Penny Jo. O Community College) to present a throughout the state, and local and OOO Dodgers in chartreuse series of workshops in Eaton professionals; and 2. “County Meeting” - during and green with a Michigan rattle County on public policy issues. The title of this series is “Make this part the audience will discuss lure fly and Michigan black squid have worked well. Best action Public Policy Public”: These three questions - 1. given this has been at 40 - 74 ft. down over a workshops will be held in the information and past knowledge lecture room of Charlotte High what is the responsibility of our variety of depths. ONEKAMA - Coho and School, 478 State St. from 9:00 community in developing and Chinook salmon spawning runs a.m. -1:00 p.m. on October 8 and supporting services related to are in full swing here and fishing 22, November 5 and 19, and these issues?; 2. what is our role as citizens of Eaton County in the is excellent, reports Capt. Tom December 3. The topics of these workshops shaping of public policy related to Van of Van’s Resort and Charter Service. Coho and Chinook are are, respectively: divorce, sex the same issues? ; and 3. what do coming on J-plugs in 15-40 ft. of education and family planning, we do now concerning these water off the city’s pierheads in. abortion, rape and related issues, issues? Lake Michigan and Coho are and women’s issues. Each workshop will consist of hitting Dodgers and green Christmas tree flies at 30 ft. in two segments: 1. Information Fortage lake. Memoninee Presented from the perspectives Snow & Son Locksmith. Whitefish are also coming off the of philosophy, religion, medicine, Residential and commercial pierheads. Pike fishing is ex­ literature, history, law, and security consultants. Bonded & social science. They will be certified (517) 852-9455 Nashville cellent in Fortage lake. HONOR Fishing is “un­ presented in formats ranging for your security. believable in this area” and from speakers, to question­ features concentrations of Coho answer forums to media SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: dramatic Approved by Michigan salmon in East Platte bay and presentations to to panel Department of Health. Call Chinook salmon in West Bay, presentations reports Tom Stocklen of discussions to group discussions. MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Riverside Canoes. Coho are Participants will include faculty Phonfe 543-0173. (tfn) responding best to Dodgers with green Squids and flies and blue, black and green J-plugs. Red OCTOBERS, 1977 Community Center Dodgers and black flies are best for Chinook. Best fishing depth is 60-80 ft. over a 90-120 ft. bottom. The mouth of the Platte river is Sponsored By producing Coho on Tadpollies and Barry County Holstein Association Flatfish with yellow, fed, silver LUNCH and MIX Furnished and blue colors best Shore casters are taking Steelhead on Phone 945-5946 Little Cleos and spawn bags. $10.00 Couple $8.00.... In Advance Early morning or early evening is best time to fish. A few Coho Hastings Public Invited B.Y.O.B. have moved into Loon lake. PETOSKEY - Lake trout here are in deep water, 190-210 ft., and fishing is good to very good, according to the chamber of commerce. A variety of lures have worked with Fireplugs the best. Fishing for Walleye and Northern Pike is improving. Walleyes are hitting on minnows. Smallmouth and Largemouth bass have been coming on crawlers, and crickets and minnows have been working well for panfish. Streams are high by Darton due to<ecent rains, and Rainbow, Brook and Brown trout are on the move. Public policy workshops to be held at Charlotte High School ACTION-ADS Compound Bows *6995 Huntsman $8995 Trailmaster $9995 Falcon Barry County historical society meet The Barry County Historical Society will meet at Charlton Park on Thursday, September 22 at 8 p.m. The Middleville Heritage Society, which has just published a history of that area, will present the program. This is the beginning of our new year so annual dues are payable this month. All interested persons are invited to attend and to join. Camouflage $4 095 3-Pc. SUITS Complete line of Shotgun and ,22-cal. AMMO- EASTON Game Getter— ARROWS doz. $2995 Nashville Hardware 105 N. MAIN ST. Formerly Makers I.G.A. Location ASHVILLE . Ph.852-0713 ®,R„Sj Mo„.. Sat. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday September 21.1977 — Page3 A weekly report from: Senator 292^94 It is an ill will that blows no good. The PBB accident in Michigan was certainly an “ill wind.” Most serious damage is the still-lingering possibility that some of the early high-exposure people on farms, eating and drinking directly contaminated meat and milk in high con­ centrations, may have suffered some long-lasting health effects. There is no doubt that economic damage was widespread. Farmers not directly involved suffered from a loss of market confidence, and those who were directly involved may not always have been fully compensated. In addition, Farm Bureau Services, a farm cooperative whose ownership includes farmers throughout the state, lost millions in damages, even though their role in mixing the improperly delivered chemical was somewhat innocent. It is hard to have much sym­ pathy for the central villain in the PBB case, Michigan Chemical, whose employees shipped the wrong chemical. Even here, however, all stockholders, and most employees, are suffering from the mistake of one or very few persons. While the company must be held responsible, many innocent workers are losing their jobs as the company closes up its Michigan operations, with PBBrelated problems high on the list of reasons. Certainly, the losses of in­ surance companies will also be spread across a broad range of people throughout the country by increases in liability premiums to cover their losses. Recently, all Michigan tax- An Opportunity to exhibit your flower arrangement at the... payers have been added to the list ofsufferers, as the state embarks on what I consider an illconceived multi-million dollar search and destroy mission to eliminate an infinitesimal amount of PBB remaining in cattle. (The amount of PBB remaining In all the cattle in the state is much less than that already, in people, andprobably hardly more than what some individuals who currently appear perfectly healthy ate back in 1973 and 1974.) Some good, however (back to our ill wind), is coming of the PBB accident. We have become much more alert to chemical contamination problems and the necessity of closer monitoring of food production. In fact, some other similar problems which would, have probably gone unnoticed previously have been discovered early and nipped in the bud. Representative Charles Mueller of Linden and I are preparing legislation aimed at a crucial omission in this area. We presently import into Michigan considerable quantities of food from countries which allow the use of agricultural chemicals that have been prohibited here in our state. Our bill would require that such imports be accompanied by certification that they have been raised without use of the prohibited chemicals. Present procedure in this area has two problems: First are the possible risks of exposure to chemicals that have not been proven safe in long-term usage. Second is the impact on Michigan agricultural producers who must compete with imports even though they are prohibited from using the same chemicals. We hope to solve this serious problem. If we do, no doubt the credit should go to public awareness grown out of the PBB accident. Michigan legislators studying the ingredients of imported foods . . Two state legislators believe a considerable amount of food imported into Michigan from other countries fails to meet Michigan’s stringent standards against chemical contamination and are taking the first step to remedy the situation. State Senator Richard Allen (R-Alma) and State Represen­ tative Charles Mueller (RLinden) announced at a Lansing news conference Wednesday their intention to introduce legislation requiring that all foods imported into Michigan from other countries meet Michigan chemical contamination guidelines. “Imports of food are currently allowed from areas that continue to use agricultural chemicals which have been banned in Michigan,” they explained. “Moreover, testing for the presence of these illegal chemicals is either non-existent or extremely sporadic.” Representative Mueller, a fruit farmer by vocation, cited a number of chemicals that are prohibited in Michigan, but legal in Canada, including Amitrol “T” (Cytrol), the chemical that Nashville man killed Continued from frontby his wife, the former Vicki Moon of the Charlotte area; two daughters, Cathy and Diane; and one son, Michael, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Lilie May Hyatt of Lansing; five sisters; Mrs. Reford (Ina May) Berry of Lansing, Mrs. James (Pearl Dellvon of Lansing, Mrs.'William (Ruth) Roark of Evendale, Pa., Mrs. Joe (Janice) Snapp of Lansing, Mrs. O’Dell (Rosalee) Carrier of Bluff City, Tenn.; and four brothers, James of Lake Odessa, Edman of Nashville and Manuel and Roy of Lansing. Ivan Hyatt was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam. Services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Burkhead Funeral Chapel-in Charlotte. Rev. David F. Kelley of Lansing officiated. Burial was at Potterville Cemetery. ACTION-ADS BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726-0129. caused the “cranberry scare” several years ago, and Red Dye No. 2 which is used in producing maraschino cherries, red apple rings, and other products. “Presently, foreign fruits and vegetables move freely acrosss the border into Michigan without any effort to determine whether these chemicals have been used in their production,” he noted. The legislation they are proposing for Michigan would require a certification program whereby foreign governments guarantee that products for export to Michigan are grown without exposure to the prohibited chemicals. It would provide for a regular program of random sampling and testing by the Michigan Department of Agriculture to assure com­ pliance. “The problem is two-fold,” Senator Allen and Representative Mueller pointed out. “First is the possible exposure of consumers Michigan to chemicals whose safety has not been assured. Secondly, Michigan farmers are forced into an adverse competitive situation since they must produce products that meet high standards without using the prohibited chemicals.” Senator Allen had previously introduced legislation calling for a study of this situation and freely admits that he was, at first, only looking for “a possible retalitory measure to counteract Canada’s economic boycott of Michigan beef.” “Michigan beef farmers, and I am one myself, have been in­ censed since January when Canada stopped the importation of Michigan beef using the PBB situation as an explanation,” he said-. “Beef from Michigan feedlots, the kind being exported to Canada, had never been a part of the PBB crisis. Calves for these feedlots are generally imported from out-of-state and the chemical contaminant PBB had been accidently mixed in a supplement generally used solely for dairy cattle. “So Michigan beef feeders have been forced to sit helplessly by, suffering from a generally depressed while market wholesale prices in Canada are as much as five dollars a hundred .higher,” he added. Senator Allen noted that Michigan offered a certification program to guarantee that Serving our Michigan beef was coming from Countrynon-PBB farms, but said Canada turned a deaf ear. Schwabisch Gmund, Germany Governor Milliken recently (AHTNC) Sept. 8--Army joined in this effort to reopen the Specialist Four James V. Wilde,, Canadian border to Michigan son of Mrs. Rosemary Steffens, beef, sending sharp letters to Route 2, Shelbyville, Mich., Canadian as well as USDA, U.S. recently was assigned as a supply State Department, and FDA specialist with the 41st Field officials. Artillery in Schwabisch Gmund, “When I started,” Allen said, Germany. “I thought maybe we could just He reentered the Army in June close the border for a few of this year. products on some false issue as they did to us. But, I am amazed to discover the degree of dif­ Phone 945-9554 ference in standards. We have a consumer issue here and for Action-Ads real intend to pursue it.” NOTICE The Nashville Dept, of Public Works will be flushing water mains within the Village of Nashville on Sept. 27, 28, and 29, 1977 |g $ between the hours of 12 midnight and 8 a.m. | Susan Corkwell | ashville Village Clerk $ ® Congratulations To the Maple Valley Implement Little League Baseball Players and Coaches for their... First Place Championship Fri., Sat. & Sun. October 7, 8 & 9 Sponosed by... Nashville Flowers & Jewelry 233 North Main Street, Nashville - Ph.852-9797 Professionals not Eligible! In the Sunfield Tournaments Also a Front row, left to right: Bob Brumm, Cory Furlong, Eric Wolff, Danny Keech, Archie Cole. Back row, left to right: Coach Russ Keech, George Greer, Tom McMillen, Wes Wood, Tony Dunkleberger, Bruce Carmoney, Brian Chaffee, Coach Carroll Wolff. Maple Valley Implement Inc NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN PHONE: (517) 852-1910 BIG Thank You to Carroll Wolff and RllSS Keech for coaching our teams this year! SJu lifting �The Mop.e Volley Nows Nashville *<et>'iekdof 977 Foge4 New books at Putnam Library THE THORNBIRDS by CoDeen McCullough A novel set in Australia TIIE STONE BULL by Phyllis Whitney Novel VES IS BETTER THAN NO by Byrd Baylor. A novel about Papago Indians living in Tucson, Arizona THE WIDE HOUSE by Taylor Caldwell. A novel, printed in 1945, about a young widow who arrives in New York with her three children on a snowy day in March 1850. JET’S ADVENTURES by Bula Hahn. Novel for young readers about a pioneer family traveling west THE JARRAH TREE by Mary Kistler. Novel of romantic suspense about a young woman who travels from England to Australia during the 1840’s. THE SEADON FORTUNE by Leonard St Clair. A novel of three generations of Seadons in California. by Jessica Stirling. Novel set in Scotland during the 1870’s. CALL HOME THE HEART STALKING BLIND by Steven Ashley. A suspense novel about mountain people in West Virginia. THE TASTE OF TIME by Ferol Egan. Novel. A seventy­ year-old farmer from New York heads for California during the 1850’s. THE ETRUSCAN SMILE by Velda Johnston. A novel of suspense. THE CRY OF THE OWL by Margaret Mayhe. A romantic period novel set in the days of smuggling in England. HERMANA SAM by Paul King. A tale of the Old West COMA by Robin Cook. A novel which deals with crime in a hospital. IN THE SPELL OF THE PAST Bids Will Be Taken... on equipment and materials salvaged from the old mill located at 509 N. Main St. in Nashville. Bids must be received by the Nashville Village Clerk .by Oct. 13, 1977. All items must be bid seperately. The Village of Nashville has the right to reject any or all bids. Suzanne M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk STOP-in and get a freshbouncy— look for fall , * BEAUTY SHOP tville ■ s... PH. 726-0330 Cole-Betts united— by S. R. van Iterson. A Linette Cole and David Betts gown. Mrs. Betts wore a lavender psychological detective story for repeated their marriage vows in gown. They wore orchid coryoung adults. Set in Colombia. tthe Gresham Methodist Church sages. CUSTOMIZING YOUR VAN by on July 9, 1977 at 2:00 P.M. Reception followed in the Girdler. Parents of their children are Mr. church basement with Mr. and HOW TO REPAIR SMALL and Mrs. Vance Cole of Ver- Mrs. Gerald Cole, as host and GASOLINE ENGINES by montville Hwy. Charlotte, and hostess. The lovely three-tierd Dempsey. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Betts, of 745 cake was trimmed with daisys, HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN Gregg St. Nashville. and was made by Margaret BUILT-IN FURNITURE by The bride was escorted to the Graham. Rosemary Cranson, cut Blandford. alter by her father, wearing a and served the cake, and Amy THE WOODWORKER'S white gown of nylon organza, Cole, niece of the bride, poured BIBLE by Blandford. trimmed with rows of lace. Her wht punch and coffee. HOMEOWNER’S HANDY short veil included the same After their honeymoon, they MANUAL by Austin. pattern of lace. Her flowers were are living in Potterville. NATURE’S HEALING ARTS of pink roses with variety of by National Geographic Society. colors of mums and baby breath. Maple Valley schools From folk medicine to modern Chris Lykins, was Maid of drugs Honor,, and the two bridesmaids schedule budget BIRD AMBULANCE by Arline were her two sisters, Nadine and Thomas. A journal of the "bird­ Corrine. They wore pale green hearing— lady” of Queens. polyester Crepe gowns, trimmed with lace. They carried a nosegay The public hearing on the Nashville women's of mixed colors. The flower girl, proposed general fund operating niece of the bride, Dana Cole, budget for the Maple Valley literary clu bwore a matching green gown. Schools for the 1977-78 school Randy Rodriguez, friend of the year will be held Monday, Sep­ The first meeting of the Nash­ groom, served as bestman. tember 26. The hearing will be ville Woman's Literary Club will Groomsmen were brothers of the held in the school administration be held in Grand Ledge, MI. groom, Dan and Randy. They all building at 8:00 p.m. Copies of the beginning with dinner at 7 p.m. at wore black tuxedoes. Ringbearer proposed budget are available at the Golden Budha. Following was nephew of the bride, Ryan the office of the Superintendent of dinner we will go to the Cole. He wore a green suit. Schools. "Ledgecraft Gallery” for a For her daughter’s wedding special hour-long tour of art, Mrs. Cole, choose a flowered ceramics, pottery, quilting, etc. Demonstrations will be con­ ducted at many of the exhibits. Those who wish may meet at Fuller Street School at 6 p.m. Plan to bring a guest. Call your The Nashville Police Dept, will enforce off reservations to Mrs. Margaret street parking between the hours of 2 a.m. and Swiger (852-0998) or Mrs. Delores Knoll (852-9759) by Sept. 10th. (9­ 6 a.m. by order of the Nashville Village Council. 21) NOTICE Loan closet in need! The Loan Closet is in need of good used supplies. The demand for our equipment is so high that we desperately need some more. We prefer donations (which are tax deductible) but can pay a small fee. Items needed are walkers, commodes, childrens* crutches, wheelchairs and vaporizers. If you have any of these or other sick room or convalescent room supplies, please call either Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes 852-1978. (9-27) ACTION-ADS Ladies, Learn to Belly Dance IN YOUR OWN HOME EARN $80.00 WEEKLY at home stuffing envelopes. Information: Rush 50 cents and stamped self­ addressed envelope to Financial Miracles, P.O. Box 83, Belpiont, Mich. 49306. (10-5) The Danse du Ventre (belly dance) is sweeping the country. Women of all ages are finding an open sesame to staying trim, sharpening their senses - and having a great time by learning the belly dance. Bob Lacinski, Community Relations Manager Jackson, offers you this telephone tip: Thousands of women are charming their sultans with Middle Eastern Dance - and you can toollC "How can you tell if the person at your door is really a Michigan Bell Employee? As you may have noticed, our employees do not wear uniforms. 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Shiawassee Lansing, Ml. 48912 Name. Street Michigan Bell You May Charge City Telephone Exp. Date_______ Zip If using Master Charge also in­ dicate the four numbers above your name �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday September 21, 1977 -- Page 5 Vermontville News By Mrs. Ava Kroger Mr. and Mrs. John Howard on Scipio Hwy. are happy over the birth of a baby girl on Sept. 4, at Pennock Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Mast, Rt No. 1, Irish Road, are the parents of twin boys, Brian Warren, four pounds ten ounces, and Bobby Jo, four pounds, on Sept. 11, at H.G.B.Hospital. Mr. Eric Reist of Lansing and Mrs. Judith Reistof Charlotte are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ericka Lynn to Michael Myers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Myers of Kelly Hwy., Ver­ montville. A November 19 wedding is being planned, to be held at the First Congregational Church in Charlotte' Friends of Mrs. Della Welshon are happy to learn she has been discharged from H.G.B. Hospital after an attack of asthma. Residents of North Main are happy over the new sidewalk built this past week. Mrs. Leta Nagle and Mrs. Fern Surine were supper guests Wednesday of Mrs. Jerry Nagle and girls in celebration of Leta’s birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Les Harrison of Elkgrove, Ill. were weekend guests of Mrs. Nagle; also Mr. Dale Walters and Miss Renee’ Hill on Sunday. Friday guests of Mrs. Blanche Minick and Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick were Mr. and Mrs. Beeker Neeb and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bork from Gibsonburg, Ohio. They were former neigh­ bors of Mrs. Minick. The Nutrition Program which has been held at the Masonic Temple in Charlotte on Mondays and Wednesdays has been moved to Charlotte High School beginning in October and has been changed to Tuesdays and Thursdays. As this is a Federallyfunded program for senior citizens, the law says it must be in a location on the ground floor with no steps to climb. Mrs. Kroger, Mi's. Leta Nagle, and Mrs. Mykutuk are the drivers for this area. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Mason have returned from a 17-day trip to 3£ 3G Everything You Need For... kChimneys&e Readyf°r • Bricks Winter Now! oZnU czz oczz >: Chimney Blocks • Flues • Cleanouts 495§i! • Mortar • Mortar Mix... See Us First For All Your Building Needs... Randall LUMBSR COMPANY 219 S. State St., Nashville Ben—Mik John Alaska. Mr. and Mrs. Mason drove their camper to Seattle where the tour started^ but Mr. and Mrs. Hill chose to fly. While in Alaska they went sightseeing by plane, bus, train and ship, including a stern wheeler. On the trip north of Nome to Kotzebue they were advised to wear warm clothing so Lloyd put on his “longjohns”, etc., but, to their surprise, they found 80 degree temperatures. They were four days on the inland passageway where ships are warned not to blow horns as it might dislodge iceburgs. They were glad to take the return trip on the boat as it gave them more chance to rest. Mrs. Serena Goodenough and her sister were among the group on Mrs. Firster’s trip to Washington, D.C., also Mr. Firster, who has been on the sick list since, so Mrs. Firster didn’t go on the 3-day trip to Agawa Canyon. Glad to report George is better.^ Vernon Trowbridge is building a large addition on his service station. . The Executive Board of the Historical Society will meet for a business meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Shepard on Lacey Lake Road. The regular meeting will be held in the Methodist Church Thursday starting with a 7 p.m. potluck followed by a program on the history of the church. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Mrs. Hermina Southern was hostess for a delightful luncheon Tuesday for Mrs. Bernice Adrion, Mrs. Leta Nagle, Mrs. Ava Kroger, and Mrs. Kate Snyder. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Faust received word that their sister-in­ law, Mrs. Ray (Altha) Hawes, of Oakland, California, passed away on September 12. She is survived by a son, Kendall, of Oakland and a daughter, Mrs. Owen (Phyllis) Paulson of Arcadia, Calif., and 7 grand­ daughters. Mr. John Hokanson received word that his sister, Mrs. Floyd Boyd was severly burned over 70 percent of her body and is in critical condition at the burn unit in Ann Arbor. Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Wright entertained 44 relatives for a picnic at their home on Shay.town Road on Sunday. On Saturday they attended the Allegan Fair to see the 40-horse hitch sponsored by Old Gold Seed Co. The driver was from Zearing, Iowa. The Wrights have spent the summer doing lots of traveling since he retired. They have been to the Canadian Rockies, Glacier National Park, Sidney, Ohio, to Old Fashioned Days, Shipshewanna and in northern Michigan. The Kalamo Methodist is serving their annual chicken supper on Thursday, September 29, from 5-7 p.m. Mrs. Florence Benson and daughter, Mrs. June Maurer of Benton Harbor were guests of Mrs. Ava Kroger for lunch on Monday and also attended Garden Club. The Kalamo Historical Society will meet Tuesday, Sept. 27, for a 6:30 p.m. potluck at the Town Hall. The program will be on oral history by Mrs. Geneva Wiskemann of Lansing. Vitamins for your family... Unicap plus Iron 90 tablets $349 120 tablets $3®® Unicap Senior 100 tablets $A29 (ft Simon Pharmacy \W/ JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. ( Ph.852-0845 . • Nashville, e, Michigan - Emergency Ph.852-9787 OPEN: 9-6 Monday-Friday • 9-1 Saturday �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday September 21. 1977 - Page 6 Maple Valley 'Fall'Sports Preview Maple Valley Varsit Football y squad Front row left to right, Dennis Cook, Bill Maker, Ken Hansbarger, Pete Benton, Jim Horn, Bo Erwin, Dave Dixson, head coach Dan Watson. Second row left to right, Tim Burd, Larry Thomas, Nolan Goodner, Dave Toman, Mike Hamilton, Kent MacDonald, MacDonald, assistant assistant coach coach Steve Steve MacDonald. MacDonald. Third Third row row left left to to right, right, Mitch Mitch Thompson, Thompson, Jon Jon Travoli, Travoli, Michael Michael Durant Durant Doug Doug Hansbarger, Quentin Ward, LeRoy Bursley, Hal Ferguson. Fourth row left to right, Brent Powell, Jeff Schutte, Jett Slocum, Chuck Reid, Robin Pendell, Steve Augustine, Scott Decker, Mike Yost. Back row left to right, David Cook, Ed Reid, Darrell Clements, Kevin Kilpatrick, Kirby Wilmore, Andy Joostberns, and Brad Carpenter. Maple Valley hopes to combine hard hitting defense, explosive offsense— A stellar defense and explosive offense are the primary ingredients that coach Dan Watson feels may give his Maple Valley Varsity football team a winning recipe for the 1977 high school football season. “We should be .500 or better,” said Watson. “I think we will be in a battle for the league championship, we have to be considered one of the contenders this year. “We will have a wide open offense,” added Watson. “We expect to throw the ball alot more than the last three or four years.” As Maple Valley teams have proven in the past, they will again be tough on defense. “We put our best people on defense,” said Watson. “We feel that ifwe can hold the other team down, we can be in the game. We’ve always had hitters at Maple Valley. “Our weakness is depth in the offensive and defensive lines. We have no backups at all. We may also lack some speed in the back­ field.” Two juniors, Andy Joostberns, a six-foot-six, 225 lb. tackle, and linebacker Ken Hansbarger were named to the All-Conference team as sophomores last year. Three seniors are also expected to be outstanding performers this year - offensive guard and middle linebacker Scott Decker, quarterback Jim Horn, and flankersafety Pete Benton. Returning lettermen from last year’s team are Benton, Hom, Doug Hansbarger, Robin Pendall, Decker, Mike Yost, Kirby Wilmore, Bo Erwin, Mike Hamilton, Tim Burd, Chuck Reid, Ken Hansbarger, and Joostberns. Other players on the team roster are Randy Vessechia, Mike Durant, Hal Ferguson, Larry Thomas, Jeff Schutte, Steve Augustine, Brad Car­ penter, LeRoy Bursley, Ed Reid, Nolan Goodner, David Toman, Bill Maker, Kevin Kilpatrick, Dennis Cook, David Cook, Quentin Ward, Mitch Thompson, Darrell Clements, Kent Mac­ Donald, David Wells, Brent Powell, and Jon Travoli. The assistant coach is Steve Mac­ Donald. The managers are Nyle Wells and Denny Gardner. Junior Varsity football young, inexperienced squad The Maple Valley Junior Varsity Football team is heading into the 1977 football season with a team of 12 sophomores and 30 freshmen. Key people returning to the squad are Jeff Mead, Vern Sargent, Ken Wood, Tony Joostberns, Don Fox, Doug Cook, Ray Hole, Dennis Yost and Jeff Horn. “We should be very ex­ perienced in the offensive back­ field and at offensive end,” said Coach Mel Ruohonen, but our early season weaknesses will be centered around our lack of game experience by some of our key players. "We feel there is potential to be a very strong JV team, but we will have to get a few games under our belt to get the needed confidence to win games. “As most football fans know, Maple Valley does not have a freshman team so we carry all players on the junior varsity squad. Some of our really young players have little experience The Lions compiled a 5-3 overall record last year, and finished 5-3 in league play. They finished second to Lakeview, who completed the season undefeated in league competition. Other teams in the conference are Portland, Vestaburg, Carson City, Central Montcalm, Mon­ tabella, and Saranac. 1977 Varsity Football DATE OPPONENT Sept. 9 Caledonia Sept. 16 Lakeview Sept. 23 Portland Sept. 30Vestaburg (Homecoming) Carson City Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Central Montcalm Oct. 21 Montabella Oct. 28 Saranac (Dads' Night) Nov. 4 Potterville TIME SITE 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Home Away Maple Valley Junior Varsity Football Front row left to right, Rick Swift, Mark Smith, Gordy Gardner, Jim Polhamus, Dan Hoffman, Allan Gardner, Newman Maurer, Nick Crawford, Brad DeCamp, Terry Pierce, Jerry Gould, Todd Gearhart, Tim Gearhart, manager. Second row left to right, Janice Siple, manager; Dan Villanueva, Ray Hole, Gary Carpenter, Scott Halsey, Dan Montague, Glenn Godbey, Brian Chaffee, Bill Tate, Jeff Mead, Larry Thomason, Ross Nichols, Jeff McDonald, Dave Doozan, assistant coach. Back row left to right, Guenther Mittelstaedt, assistant coach; Alan Wells; Ken Wood, Gordon Gardner, Andy Powell, Jim Travoli, Jeff Horn, Don Fox, Ray Pufpaff, Pat Kerjes, Tony Joostberns, Doug Cook, Vern Sargent, Dennis Yost, and head coach Mel Ruohonen. Missing from photo are manager Randy Joostberns, Don Beck, Dan Dishman, Randy Reid, Mark Sutfin, and Dale Bursley. and it will be very difficult tosubstitute these players in game conditions. What we need is patience from both parents and players until we can teach football fundamentals to these people. Our philosophy is based on substitution, but we are very careful not to put these people in positions they’re not prepared for.” 1977 Junior Varsity Football Sept. 8 Caledonia Sept. 15 Lakeview Sept. 22 Portland Sept. 29 Vestaburg Oct. 6 -Carson City Oct. 13 Central Montcalm OcT. 20 Montabella Oct. 27 Saranac Nov. 3 Potterville 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 Away Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Home �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday September 21, 1977 .. Page 7 Girls Varisty basketball team has experienced unit the Maple Valley Varsity Basketball team is looking for­ ward fo another winning season with 8 girls returning from last year’s team. The girls returning are seniors Cheryl Keech, Denise Langham, and Becky Fox. Returning juniors are Katie Matson, Cinda Murphy, Kaye Hughes, and Carmaine Janousek. Maple Valley finished second in the Tri-Central Conference last season, and now look forward to a league championship in 1977. “It is great having so much experience of the squad this year," said Coach Jackie Peek. “It becomes a matter of polishing up on a few things and being able to add to the offensive and defensive plays. We need to improve on our shooting, but that will come with more experience in the season.” 1977 Giris Varsity Basketball Sept. 12 Middleville Sept. 19 Bellevue Sept. 21 Carson City Sept. 26 Caledonia Sept. 28 Portland Delton Oct. 3 Oct. 5 Vestaburg Oct. 10 1Montabella Oct. 12 Saranac Oct.,17 Central Montcalm Oct. 19 Lakeview Oct. 26 Vestaburg Oct. 31 Carson City Portland Nov. 2 Lakeview Nov. 9 Nov. 14 Montabella Nov. 16 Saranac Nov. 21 Central Montcalm 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 4:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 Away Home Home Home Home Home Away Home Home Away Away Home Away Away Home Away Away Home Girls Varsity Basketball Front to back' Denice Gardner, manager; Carmaine Janousek, Cheryl Valdick, Julie Barlow, Tuesday Aspinall, Denise Fassett, Katie Matson, Janine Langham, Cinda Murphy, CCheryl Keech, Kaye Hughes, Dixie Williams, Becky Fox, and-coach Jackie Peek. Missing from photo is Cathy Kraai. . • Girls Tennis .. rebuilding season The Maple Valley Girls Tennis team is in its third year of existance. The team is still in a building stage with 5 returning girls who earned varsity letters last year. They are Nancy Brady, Brenda Harris, Teresa Evans, Debbie McGinley, and Debbie Sutfin. The remainder of the team is young and inexperienced. These girls are working hard to develop fundamental tennis skills. Bright prospects for this year’s team are: Mary Brooke, Barb Harris, Dione Shaw, Debbie Steinbrecker, Debbie Secord, Beth Hoffman, and Sue Thompson. The team is Working hard and improving day by day. The girls show great dedication which should provide close and exciting matches this year. Maple Valley Girls Varsity Tennis Front row left to right, Kim Bell, Sue Thompson, Debbie McGinley, Debbie Steinbrecher, Debbie Secord, Beth Hoffman, Deb Barton. Back row left to right, coach Ed Sampson, Cindy Elliston, Debbie Sutfin, Teresa Evans, Brenda Harris, Nancy Brady, Barbara Harris, Mary Brook, Dione Shaw and Kris Hammond, manager. Missing is Janice Lightner. 1977 Girls Tennis Schedule Sept. 14 Sept. 20 Oct. 12 Oct. 18 Springfield Lakewood Springfield Lakewood 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 Away Home Home Away Go get'em LIONS! These Merchants supportthe Lions Year-round Carl’s Market Trowbridge Service Johnny’s Food Mart Nashville Hardware 999 Reed St. Nashville Ph. 852-1621 130 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 160 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0640 105 S. Main Nashville 852-0713 Custer Bros. Slaughterhouse Kent Oil Company Security National Bank (Gerald Kent, owner) 735 Durkee (M66) . Nashville Ph. 852-9210 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0790 Thornapple Lake Road Nashville Ph. 852-9152 Farmers’ Gas & Oil Good Luck Lions Kelley’s Variety Store 117 N. Main Nashville 852-9747 106 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9626 Hecker Agency 225 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9680 Johnson Furniture 112N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9594 Vogt Funeral Home 204 Queen Nashville Ph. 852-0840 Maple Valley Implement 737 Sherman Nashville Ph. 852-1910 Michigan Post Builders Don Hughes Butler Road Ph. 852-0944 Nashville Steak House 202 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1731 Simon Pharmacy 207 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0845 Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9377 Schovan Drywall 199W. 4th Vermontville Ph. 726-0483 Citizen's Elevator Company Eaton Federal Savings & Loan S. Main Street Nashville Ph. 852-1830 870 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0514 Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Main St. Vermontville & nashville Ph. 726-0181 ft 726-0555 Powers Service 133 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9587 South End Food A Beverage 637 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9833 Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9107 Maple Valley News Hastings Ph. 945-9554 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday September 21, 1977 Soil erosion study Maple Valley to be made in county school lunch Monday, Sept. 26 Fishwich, tartar sauce, peas, applesauce, cookies, milk. Tuesday. Sept. 27 Mashed potatoes, chicken gravy, green beans, pears, cheese, bread & butter, milk. Wednesday, Sept. 28 Hot dogs, french fries, pickles, peaches, cake, milk. Thursday, Sept. 29 Goulash, cole slaw, buttered carrots, peanut butter sandwich, milk. Friday, Sept. 30 Pizza buns, buttered corn, ap­ plesauce, pickle slices, milk. Complete line of Snowmobiles. WHEELER MARINE. 728 Durkee (m-66) Nashville. 852­ 9609. FOR SALE: Kawasaki Page 8 “Barry County wind and water erosion problems are being studied by the Soil Conservation Service,” states District Con­ servationist, John Price. The Barry County study is part of a National Erosion Inventory being made to determine the extent of soil erosion ocurring in the country. A conservationist from SCS will study several 160-acre sample areas in Barry County. He will evaluate nearly 20 factors that effect erosion. Price will visit the sample areas in October and November and gather facts about the slope, land use, existing conservation practices and cropping systems for each sample. Land owners will be contacted as needed regarding this inventory. NOTICE There will be a Harvest Festival Parade in Nashville, October 8, 1977 at 11 a.m. Cash prizes will be awarded for children’s special costumes and floats. Anyone interested in par­ ticipating, please call... Sue Hinckley Suzy Corkwel 852-1963 852-9544 County youths participate in 4-H ‘Dairy Days’ held at MSU in Lansing 19 Barry County youths and six chaperones attended the 1977 4-H Dairy Days held at Michigan State University, August 23-25. 18 members competed in the dairy judging contest held on Wed­ nesday and ten members , com­ peted in the dairy show on Thursday. There were four members on the Senior Dairy judging team which tied for fourth place :with Eaton County. They were: Jenny Wing, Butch Falconer, Richard Fox, and Dennis Jarrard. Individuals showing in Senior Class were: Cheryl Keech, Kristine Smith, Abby Wing, Scott Janose, and Lynn Jarrard. All were coached by Rodney. Pennock who was assisted by Michael Smith. The Junior Dairy judging team of Bruce Welker, Junior Cairns, Brenda Semrau, and Cheryl Dykstra also placed fourth. Those who judged as individuals in Junior Dairy were: Tom Wing, Danny Keech, Teri Welker, Kathy Semrau, and Gordon Stanton. They were coached by Lisa Eldred. On Thursday the dairy show began at 8 a.m. Those placing in the Senior Showmanship class were: Cheryl Keech, ninth; Dennis Jarrard, 13th; Abby Wing, 15th; and Lynn Jarrard, 17th. In the Intermediate Showmanship class David Clark Dennis Jarrard of Nashville with his four year old Holstein which was named Senior and Grand Champion at MSU 4-H Dairy Days on August 25,1977 placed ninth, Bruce Welker 16th, and Tom Wing 19th. Teri Welker placed 12th in Junior Showmanship. . In the Senior Calf class Kristine Smith placed eighth, David Clark tenth, and Tom Wing 24th. Teri Welker finished ninth in the In­ termediate Calf class and Richard Fox was 13th. In the Senior Yearling class Abby Wing was 12th and Cheryl Keech 22nd. Bruce Welker took 12th in the • Calendar of Events • For all your insurance needs see.. The ALL-TOGETHER Team Norma Shance Stan Trumble Mary Trumble September 26 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Fair Board Annual Meeting. Election of directors 4-8 p.m., business meeting 8 p.m. October 3 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. MAEH Council Meeting, 1:30 p.m. Executive Board; 2 p.m. Entire Council; Extension Office, Hastings. October 6 - Lesson Day on Energy and Assertiveness Training, Community Building, Action Ads BOOK A TOY & GIFT PARTY. Generous ^Auto-Owners Insurance UfeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St. Vermontville VUUiilUlMIUi IJ Phone 517-726-0634 Fk> VOvn V llFl3c Hostess Awards. DEMONSTRATORS ALSO NEEDED. Over 400 newest most- wanted items. For further in­ formation write SANTA’S PARTIES, Box P, Avon, Conn. 06001, or Call, Toll free, 1-800-243­ 7606. All notices should be delivered to Carl's by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Festival committee in need of donations The Nashville Chamber of Commerce voted to donate $400 from its treasury to the Nashville Harvest Festival Committee for promotion and support of the event. The Nashville Village Council will vote on a donation toward the festival at its regular meeting this week. The committee is in need of any donations. All donations would be greatly appreciated. THE VERMONTVILLE HISTORIC SOCIETY will meet Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. At the United Methodist Church. Potluck - one dish to pass and table service. Program - History of the Church. Publicis Invited. PLEASE If you have old newspapers or glass, take them to the pump house at Putnam Park. The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts recycle.these items to get operating funds. The boys ap; predate your help. If you need someone to pick up your papers, call 852-0760. spaRTan stones Fairgrounds, Hastings, 9:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Everyone welcome. No reservations necessary. October 10 - 4-H Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Weight Control Group, ,7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. October 13 - Registered Holstein Meeting, Bob Clark Home, 8 p.m. October 15 - 4-H-FFA Market Beef Tour, MSU Beef Farn from 9-11:30 a.m. Leave from Ex­ tension Office, Hastings, at 7:45 a.m. Junior Yearling class. In the Three Year Old Cow class Kris Smith took 13th. David Clark placed second in the Three and Four Year Old Dry Cow class. Lynn Jarrard was third. Dennis Jarrard’s four year old won her class and Kris Smith’s was eighth. Richard Fox placed tenth with his Aged Cow. Dennis Jarrard’s four year old was named the Senior and Grand Champion of the 1977 State 4-H Holstein Show. Besides coaches, other chaperones were Barb Dykstra, Nianne Jarrard, Linda Smith and Dale Clark. RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. (tfn) Babysitting in my licensed home. Call Debra Graham, 852-1607. (9-28) WANTED: MEMBER Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. Auto Service Center • • • • • • • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS MAJOR OVERHAULS ELECTRICAL WORK BODY & BUMP SERVICE TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS BRAKES - GASOLINE Use your Mobil Credit Card or Mich. Bank Americard QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY, TRAINED MECHANICS Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a. Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday September 21, 1977 - Page 9 School Board, Teaching contracts were approved for Susan Kavon, special education teacher at Maplewood Elementary; Rose McNeely, second grade teacher at Fuller St. Elementary; Patrick Bengston, Jr. high social studies and coaching; David Hustwick, fifth grade at Kellogg Elemen­ tary, and Michele Skovera, Jr. high physical education-English and coaching. The board members voted to join the Lakewood Schools relative to a program for adults functioning below the eighth grade level in reading. This program is through the adult basic education program, and the Lakewood Schools will be the school of record with the State Department of Education. This program will also include the Hastings and Middleville School Districts. Maple Valley will continue the general adult completion program the same as in the past. Elam Rockwell and Wilbur Marsh will be the board representatives to the professional study committee. This committee includes staff members, administrators, and board members in evaluating the present curriculum and con­ sidering future changes. Arlene PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Djtches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVH1LLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC UBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5T7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan CARPENTER AND MASONRY WORK WANTED. Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT PH. 726-0324 Vermontville, Michigan from front— DeCamp and Wayne Cogswell were elected as the board representatives on the athletic council. The athletic council reviews the general athletic program and athletic budgets as submitted by the various coaches. Raymond Viele, editor of the 1978 Mavahian, presented the board of education a copy of the 1977 yearbook. The general theme of the 1977 yearbook was transition to show the changes through the years. Trudy Rathburn was editor of the 1977 yearbook. General fund bills in the amount of $43,519.50 were ap­ proved for payment. The August 12 payroll in the amount of $9,829.49, August 29 in the amount of $13,375.30, and the September 9 payroll in the amount of $69,007.05 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll account. Barry County trio part of 4-H judging teams Three Barry County 4-H dairy judges participated in state level dairy judging this year. Dennis and Lynn Jarrard of Nashville and Kristine Smith of Hastings tried out for spots on one of the three state 4-H judging teams. They judged Michigan State University cows and cattle at the Michigan State Fair. Lynn and Kris will join two other judges on the Madison, Wisconsin, team at the National 4-H and Collegiate Judging Contest to be held in conjunction with the World Dairy Expo at Madison. Dennis will judge in Memphis, Tennessee, where Rodney Pennock, the trio’s coach will also be coaching the Memphis team. Action Ads Nashville Chamber of Cub scouts Pock 649 news Commerce to attract grocery store to downtown district The Nashville Chamber of Commerce discussed the need of a grocery store in downtown Nashville. There are several rumors that some grocery stores are in­ terested in opening a store in the downtown business district. Several members discussed the possibility of reactivating an old corporation, the Nashville Building Association, and draw from its treasury to tear down the condemned buildings on Main Street. Members felt by doing so it would make the possibility of a new grocery store in Nashville more attractive to prospective grocery store owners. Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads We are in full swing again and on Sept. 14 we held our first pack meeting, at which time we ad­ vanced three boys to Webeloes, Robert Adkins, Ken Gillig and Tom Waldren. We graduated two Webeloes to boy scouts, Doug Dickinson, and Harvey (Skip) Wyskowski. We also had round up and recruited 8 new boys. Brian Ainsworth, Mark Bykoski, Joseph Campeau, Greg King, Joseph Thatcher, Chris and Joey Youngs and Timmy Morris. Saturday, Sept. 17 we held our field day at Dennis Hales. We had 28 scouts and 16 committee and parents. Plus a few little ones. Our day started with a first aid demonstration given by Beverly Gillig and assisted by Kay Snowden. We also had a short course on gun safety and target practice with bb guns. They had races and some tumbling. The boy scouts gave a lesson on fire building and we had a weiner roast at noon. In the afternoon we had bow and arrow, obsticle course, gunny sack race and then got caught in the rain so we went in the garage and sang songs and played games. The Webeloes were also busy working on their tote and chip badge. Four boys were able to earn these, because a parent was present, Dean Hale, Terry Hall, Ken Gillig and Robert Adkins. We ended the day with cookies and kool-aid and each boy received a ribbon for attending and some received ribbons for the winning of our special events. Esther Mar tin Reporter LOST Fresh Holstein Heifer, Vermontville area. 517-726-0129. Robert Wells. ENROLL NOW for Acrobatic, Tap and Ballet classes. Develope poise, physical coordination and self-confidence. Call 945-4431 Darlene’s Studio of Dance and Acrobatics, Hastings, Mich. (104r FOR SALE: Beagle Pups, 4 male, 1 female, $25. 45 cal. Hawkins cap and ball muzzle loader $100. Call after 2 p.m. 852­ 9555 Nashville. THE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM nobody believes. Trim off excess pounds and in­ ches without starvation diets, hunger pains or exercises. Weight consultant Alyce Hosmer 852-9555 Nashville (9-27) Occasionally we are asked, Can I make my own funeral arrangements in advance, specify the funeral director, some details of the service, and place the funeral funds in a local savings institu­ tion? The answer is yes, such prearrangement is feasible and we welcome your inquiry about it. 'Voqt FUNERAL HOMES Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads FREE PUPPIES: black labrador and brittany. Jim Knoll, 122 W. Francis, Nashville. (9-27) Ken, Jari and Lindie POTATOES NO. 1: 50 lb. bag $3.35; 20 lb. bag $1.40. Potatoes will be at Farmers Gas & Oil in Nashville. (tf n) RANDY HAMMELL, ex-ace pitcher for Maple Valley, has won the award for highest batting average in the Tri-County league. He played for Portland and ended up with a 435 hitting average. He also did a good job of pitching. He had a 7 & 2 record. SQUARE DANCE LESSONS beginning Wed., Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m. to9:30 p.m. at Maple Valley High School (Library). Bud Gillaspie, instructor-caller. $1.50 couple. END OF SEASON CLOSE-OUT 1 Display model Patio Queen picnic table - $38.00. RANDALL LUMBER CO. 219 S. State St., Nashville. 852-0882. The Razor’s Edge Professionals Welcome Gloria to the staff. Formerly a stylist in Lansing, Gloria is now taking appoint­ ments in all Hair Care Services. Seated - Ken and Gloria Standing - Jari and Lindie Fall & Wmt« Hours OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Call Lindie (vt tbit tytoiat... FACIAL .. «7M A cleansing, relaxing, facial massage. Great for Men or Women. Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads Home Heating Bills ‘Burn You Up?’ Burn Wood Instead! The Johnson Energy Saver adapt to your gas or oil furnace. Thermostatically controlled blovVer provides heat to your rooms through existing heat ducts. A supple­ mental or independent heating system. Contact-. Leon VanMiddlesworth yfy8teflB8,lac Climax, Michigan Come in and let us help select the style that is you I COMPLETE LINE OF RK PRODUCTS Complete hair care services for both •! 948-8767* Located: Above Birke's Shoe Store ’ Razor’s Edge7 HAIRDESIGNERS IN HASTINGS �The Mopie Volley Hewi NoebvHle. Wednetdoy September 21. 1977 ■■ P09* 10 Maple Valley is among four Eaton County schools awarded federal grant for creative education— the workshops, teachers will be encouraged to use the arts as an integral part of their curriculum, through teacher and student participation in artistic ex­ pression. Workshops will be conducted by professionals whose services are being contracted by Eaton Intermediate School District. Each consultant is a practicing artist with an interest in in­ tegrating his-her art into public school education. Each workshop will be built around the content of The controversial program test for certification. You must courses taught in the respective concerning certification of have a card issued before you are schools. pesticide applicators is coming allowed to take the test. After the workshops are closer to home. The program, After taking the test you will be completed, the teachers will use which goes into effect on October notified either that yoq. have the techniques and ideas they 23,1977, will affect more farmers failed or by receiving a cer­ have learned in their classrooms. than first thought. tification card. This card will be The consultants will be available A new list of pesticides has just effective until 1980. No additional to assist both teachers and been released which inchides charges will be made if you fail students in planning and im­ such products as Furadan and but you must retake the exam. plementing arts-related projects Paraquat which are expected to Only one person per farming and ideas. be restricted in their use. More of operation needs to take the exam. Consultants will also spend the commonly used pesticides Dates are being set up for a considerable time developing a can be expected to be placed on training class and exams. In the resource-idea book to be given to the restricted list as more test meantime, you may stop in the teachers for reference and future data is released by E.P.A. Extension Office and obtain a use. So, starting October 23 this copy of Extension Bulletin E-1025 Eaton Intermediate welcomes year, none of the restricted to read. inquiries concerning the FTCE pesticides can be purchased This article was furnished by program currently being unless one has a certificate. To the Barry County Cooperative developed. An advisory board is obtain a certificate, a person Extension Service. For more being generated within each must make application (cost $10) information, contact the Ex­ school district to assure that the to take a test administered by the tension Service office in services provided accurately Michigan Department of Hastings, 301 S. Mich. Ave. Ph. reflect the interests and desires Agriculture. Application forms 948-8039. of the community. are available from the Cooperative Extension Service along with an instruction bulletin (cost .75 cents for private ap NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY plicators) which covers material you will be tested on. Com­ mercial applicators are not tested at the county level. They must go to Benton Harbor. Sat., Sept. 24 9:30-1:30 AM The M.D.A. will issue a card which will entitle you to take the Eaton Intermediate School District was awarded a $10,000 federal grant June 29. Titled FTCE (Freeing Teacher for Creative Education), the grant is intended to assist middle school social studies teachers in lear­ ning how to integrate the arts into their > teaching. Maple Valley Junior High was among four district schools elected to par­ ticipate in the project. Teachers will attend four workshops, one each in drama, music, dance and visual arts. Based on techniques learned in Pesticide certification is needed by most farmers Old Mill exists no longer After 111 year* in existence and month* of controversy, the old Nashville grist mill is no longer. Nashville Village employees hod been working on tearing down the old structure for the lost few week*. Lost week, the Nashville fire department put the finishing touches on the job by setting the mill on fire. As seen in photo, the old mill is only ( (Maplo Volley Newt Photo) O rrwmory. Live Music • Country Rock <, September 24 at 9 P.M. < $1.00 Cover Charge Maple Leaf Inn Vermontville < <» DANCE Cold Sweat Boogie Band Introducing the ALL-NEW 1977 line of John Deere Chain Saws Engagement announced Featuring: Dwaine Hammond & Jimi Powers Members & Guests • Food in the Kitchen Isolated engine reduces vibration for greater operating comfort All-new styling. All-new features. All-new per­ formance. That's the story of the 1977 line of John Deere Chain Saws. There are five models to choose from. Each features an air-cooled engine,30 to 70cc's .. a capacity-matched sprocket-nose guidebar—12 to 24 inches long...an automatic oiler.. .and a counterbalanced crankshaft. In addition, strategically located rubber mounts on all models, except the 30, isolate vibration for real operating comfort. Come in soon. We'll be happy to demon­ strate these exciting new saws for you. A molded plastic handguard on all models, except the 30, helps protect your left hand from injury.. Sprocket-nose guidebars on all saws lift the chain off the bar in the nose area. That means improved performance, less chain wear. Chisel and semi­ chisel chains cut A throttle/trigger interlock on all saws, except the 30, provides added A chain catch safety. It must located on the be held down and the "trigger” pulled powerhead of larger saws helps before the chain protect you from in­ will engage. jury in the event of a broken chain. smoothly and effi­ ciently. Depth gauges and guard links help eliminate kickback. John Deere Chain Saw Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 to 5:30 / Sat. 7:30 to 4 p.m. GaW Sales LAKE ODESSA MICHIGAN PHONE 374-8835 Kjergaard-LeGrand Mr. and Mrs. William A. Kjergaard of Nashville, Michigan are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Dawn to Mr. Donald M. LeGrand of Lansing, Michigan. He is the son of Mr. Lee LeGrand, also of Lansing, and Mrs. Hazel (Kitty) Wood of East Lansing. Karen is a 1972 graduate of Maple Valley H.S. and is presently employed- at the National Bank of Hastings. Don is a 1969 graduate of Waverly H.S. and is self-employed as a car­ penter-contractor. An October 22 wedding is being planned. Action Ads Complete line of snowmobiles. WHEELEB MARINE 728 Durkee (m-66) Nashville. 852-9609. FOB SALE: Moto-Ski Saturday, Sept 24. Maple Leaf Grange Hall. 4 miles south of Nashville on M­ 66. Many items of interest. For table reservations call 616-758­ 3275 Lacey or 852-9243 Nashville. FLEA MABKET: Grow roweers heifers that a freshen reseneary, early, become high volume milk producers The Purina CalfGrow­ ing Program can help turn hungry calves into big growthy heifers that freshen early and are top milk producers right from the start. The Program is made up ofNurse Chow or Nurse Gro, milk rcplaccrs that mix in moments; and Calf Startcna and Calf Growena, two highly palatable calf starting and growing rations. The Purina Calf Program was formulated to be economical and at the same time deliver the high nutritional quality you’ve come to associate with Purina. Stop by and get all the facts on how this fine Purina program can help you grow bigger, better herd replacements. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 'A Purina... planning tomorrow with research today �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday September 21. 1977 •• Page 11 -- ---S--n--y--d--e--r-,---E--a--t-o--n--- C--o--.--D---.-N--.-R---.--O---f-f--i-c--e-r-- area sports news ‘i v && f<>S k N** *Slsh •sis •sis •sss h && j«ss «ss i&s i*is*s ' ***iessi»^2 shl i&S ? •JSJI Victory over Lakeview evens Lion record now at 14— The Maple Valley varsity football team beat Lakeview Friday night 8-0. The win puts the Lions in a tie for first place in the TCAA football race with Portland and Saranac who also had vic­ tories Friday night. The Lions will host Portland Friday night in what could be the deciding game for the League Championship. Game time will be 7:30 p.m. Maple Valley lost to Portland two years ago in overtime but beat the Red Raiders last year with a shutout 12-0,_ Friday’s game with Lakeview saw the Lion offense get 245 yards total offense while allowing Lakeview only 61 yards in 36 plays. The Lions dojninated play from the opening kickoff. Mike Hamilton returned the kickoff 20 yards to the Maple Valley 40-yard line. The Lions ran and passed for two first downs before a penalty set them back. Jeff Slocums punt then nailed Lakeview deep in their own territory and in their fourth-down punt attempt, the snap sailed over the punter’s head into the end zone and was downed for a safety. The score remained 2-0 until the fourth period when Maple Valley recovered a fumble on the Lakeview 32-yard line. After gaining a first down at the 21yard line, Mike Hamilton dove for three yards. On the next play, Jim Horn faked to Hamilton then sprinted down the right sideline for 18 yards and the touchdown. The extra point try failed but the Lions held on for an 8-0 victory. Outstanding offensive per­ formers for the Lions were: Mike Hamilton-who ran for 99 yards on 28 carries, Jim Horn who ran for 39 yards and passed for 43 more on 4 completions in seven at­ tempts, Robin Pen dell who caught 3 passes for 36 yards, and offensive taclde Andy Joostbems who opened huge holes in the Lakeview defense for the Lion runners. The entire defense played outstanding football in limiting the Lakeview offense to just 2 first downs. Lakeview gained 53 yards on the ground and 9 yards on one pass completion. Ken Hansbaugh at Middle Linebacker and Andy Joostbems at defensive tackle led the Lion defense in tackles but had plenty of assistance from other defenders. Bo Erwin contributed 2- quar­ terback sacks to the effort. Improvement in the kicking game also helped the Lions. Jeff Slocum punted twice for 64 yards to keep Lakeview deep in their own territory. . Don’t forget next Friday’s game with Portland at the Lions home field at 7:30 p.m. «kjtkr I junior varsity defeats Lakeview Last Thursday night the Maple Valley Junior Varsity football team defeated Lakeview 30-12. Maple Valley continued blocking punts as kicks were blocked by Doug Cook and Brad DeCamp, helped by Andy Powell. On Maple Valley’s second offensive play a 40-yard touchdown pass was thrown from Jeff Mead to Dan Montague. Mead also threw a touchdown pass to Tony Joostberns. Doug. Code scored the other two touchdowns, plus two extra points. One of the extra spoke to the students and an­ swered their questions concerning hunting laws and regulations. The Hastings Loyal Order of ___th__ e__M__o__o_se___L__o_d_g_e_allowed the students to use their shooting range located on M-79 between Nashville and Hastings. At this session, the students received some very valuable instruction by shooting at clay targets under the supervision of adult in­ structors. Reach over 3,200 area homes with a 'wantad' in the Maple Valley News. Turn those unwanted, unused items into CASH. Phone TODAY! Call 945-9554 and place your 'wantads', news items and display advertising, house to house in 'The Valley'. NOTICE points was a pass to Cook from freshman quarterback Todd Nashville Village Residents Gearhart. Montague added the other extra point. “It is very difficult to credit all those who deserve it,” says Coach Ruohonen, “but, we have some outstanding boys who are Public Hearing will be held October 13, 1977, 6:30 P.M. at the Nashville Village Hall to rezone from R1 to PUD, the property located on the North side of Reed St., between Carl's Market and the Taylor residence. Suzanne M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk developing into good football players. We have two offensive guards, Ray Hole and Ken Wood, who are getting as strong as Scott Decker and Kevin Kilpatrick on our previous teams. Andy Powell is a strong defensive tackle, along with Dennis Yost and Don Fox. Larry Thomason, a fresh­ man, is learning the outside linebacker position really well. Finally, nay, Jeff e Horn orn iss a steady, seay, experienced ball player holding the younger defensive players together. Our offense is strong with Jeff Mead at quarterback, Doug Cook in the backfield with Horn and Tony Joostbems at the ends. One of our toughest games of the schedule is Thursday at Portland. Game time is 7 p.m.” Harvest Festival Oct. 7, 8 & 9 - Fri., Sat. & Sun. First for MV ■ 'Wikh Cross Country— The Maple Valley cross­ country Jeam opened its league season last Thursday at Carson City. The Lion runners came away with an upset victory over the Carson City league power, in a driving rain. The final score of 26 to 29 was indicative of the closeness of the contest. Doug Halsey was 2nd overall followed by Dave Munn 3rd, Mike Beachnau 5th, Rod McMillion 6th, and John Matson 10th. Matson and Munn both had very fine finishes and helped clinch the victory for Maple Valley. Coach Taylor was pleased with the team’s per­ formance. This was the first time MV has defeated Carson City in cross country. The Lions are busy this week running against powerful Olivet at home on Tuesday and traveling to a league meet with Montabella on Thursday. John Matson and Dave Munn are the runners of the week. Maple Valley's number one tennis player, Nancy Brady, shows her backhand form in match last week at Maple Valley High School. — (Maple Volley News Photo) Sixty-eight of the students successfully completed the requirements of the program. These students received a hunter safety certificate and a safe hunter patch. A special note of thanks to South End Food and Beverage of Nashville for donating the shotgun shells for the trap shoot and to the Hastings Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge for allowing us to use their shooting range and for donating the targets. p Bring the Family . J and tJhoin Fin the Fun Tenative Schedule Saturday, October 8 Parade.... 10a.m. Harvest Contest.................. 10 a.m. Ox Roast.......................... 11:30 a.m. Pony Pull................................. 1 p.m. Tug-O-War...................................... 4 Dance................ ........ 8 p.m. Sunday, October 9 Bike Race... Canoe Rac MV youngsters ........ Noon Afternoon learn about hunting safety ' Earlier this month, 75 students' (11 through 16 years of age) enrolled in the Hunter Safety Classes held at Maple Valley High School. Instructors for this year's classes were Keith Greenwald and Harold Pufpaff. The classroom sessions involved instruction in safegun handling, first aid, survival skills,, game laws, and good sportsmanship. Films and demonstrations were also used. The highlight of the classes came when.Mr. Bruce ot&wi & SoImJ Nashville Auto & Farm Supply, Inc. ,, 209 N. Main - Nashville Phone 517-852-9500 & 852-9501 OPEN: Mon. - Fri. 8 - 5:30 Saturday'til 4pm «! ’ �We Have Personality Plus Service With A Smile And Quality With Low >> Shop Johnny’s TODAY! FASHIONED SMOKED PICNICS 59< > WHOLE CUT FROM QUARTER PORK LOIN LB <H1ftO PORK CHOPS MIXED CHOPS SPARTAN - REGULAR OR THICK 1 LB. PKG. SLICED BOLOGNA Prices 16 OZ. WT. LOAF SCHAFER'S Wheat Bread 49* SCHAFER'S sour cream DONUTS 6 pack 59* FAMO Buttermilk SMORGAS Store Hours 32 Oz. Box PANCAKE Flour 55 Mon. - Tuesday Wed. - Friday Saturday 16OZ. WT. NABISCO 8-6 8-8 8-6 49* Saltine Crackers 16 OZ. WT. COUNTRY FRESH LOW-FAT Cottage Cheese 59* 6 FL. OZ. SPARTAN FROZEN 4/$l Orange Juice 170 CT. PKG. COTTON SWABS Q-Tips 77* Shop the Store with the Spartan on the Door! Johnny’s Food Mart COUPON SAVINGS BANQUET FRIED CHICKEN 2 LB. PKG. ““JI J 110 00 OR “ORE PURCHASE PER FAMILY. COUPON EXPIRES SEPT. 24. 1»77. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-09-28.pdf 9fc76c223c7cfc3b032353cf6db14e23 PDF Text Text ***■ F A 10 IlA4S«7 7*OS u ' 1 i POS,A°* lasting!, Michigan 49058 p£RMJT NO. jr I I?] $ ^ >Urr,-h ,9a0s5h8n„S',-^ J-Ad Graphics, Inc. ~l Hastings, Michigan Nashville, Michigan e 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 104 NoL 20. Wednesday September 28, 1977 Nashville to celebrate autumn Harvest Festival Autumn in Michigan . That crisp, clean, fresh air time of year when everyone takes to the great outdoors. For the sport­ sman, it means polishing up that trusty old weapon and heading for the woods with his favorite hound. For some, it means jacko-lanterns and pint-sized goblins in the night. For others, it means packing up the family for a color tour in the northern-most reaches of the Michigan wilderness. For the farmer, it means harvesting the crops and gathering the rewards of his work. The Village of Nashville (located ten miles east of Hastings, and 18 miles north of Battle Creek on M-66) will celebrate this time of year with it's first annual “Harvest Festival” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7,8, and 9. The festivities will include contests, carnival rides, pony-pulls, a dance, and a parade. The festival gets under way Friday with many carnival rides for the children and the young-atheart. There will also be a Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. sponsored by the Senior Citizens at the Nashville Masonic Temple, where there’s sure to be lots of good things to eat. The Saturday activities will begin with the harvest parade at 10 a.m. The Ox Roast will follow at 11:30 a.m. The entrees for the harvest contest will be judged at 10 a.m. There will be cash awards for the largest squash, pumpkin, ear of corn, and the most attractive autumn floral arrangement. All entrees must be submitted by Friday, Oct. 7, at 3 p.m. at Bob’s Hardware on Main Street, Nashville. The pony-pulling contest with competitors from around the state will start at 1 p.m. There will be cash awards, trophies, and ribbons. A women’s tug-of-war contest over Quaker Brook will begin at 4 p.m. A Penny Carnival for the kiddies will be held all day at the Masonic Temple, and of course the carnival rides will continue throughout the weekend. Saturday will conclude with a dance at the Nashville Fire Barn, with the Rick Rodriguez Band playing the licks. Bring your own Nashville Harvest October 7,8 and 9 Nashville, Michigan (North of Battle Creek and East of Hastings on M-66) ★ Carnival ★ Contests ★ Parade ★ Dance ★ Ox Roast and much more! Sunday Contests (October 9th) ★ Bike Race at Noon (For ail Ages!) z j • *1.00 Entry Fee • Motored bikes not allowed • For more information call... Tom Oleson: (517) 852-9023 ★ Canoe Race at 3 p.m. refreshments. Ticket prices are $2.50 each or $4.00 per couple. The Sunday festivities will include a Bike Race at noon, with an entry fee of $1.00. The races will be broken down into four age groups: 7 and under, 8 -11,12-15, and 16-35 and older. Trophies will be awarded. Another big contest of the day will be the Canoe Race that will start in the afternoon. Trophies will be awarded to the winners. For more information about the bike race, contact Denny Smith at 517-852-1801. For more information about the canoe race, contact Tom Oleson at 517­ 852-9023. The festival committee will sell Cont. on page 5 The Rick Rodriquez Band will be playing the licks at the Nashville Harvest Festival Dance at the Nashville Fire Barn Saturday, Oct. 8 starting at 8 p.m. (Photo Supplied) MV dumps state-ranked Portland The Maple Valley Varsity football team raised its season record to 2-1 and 2-0 in the TCAA by defeating Portland last Friday 12-6. Portland entered the game rated 9th in the state by the Free Press and was one of thirteen teams in the state that had been unscored upon. The Lions put an end to both of those statistics in the second half of the game by scoring twice while stopping Portland’s offense in its tracks. Portland returned the opening kickoff to the 37 yard line and drove the ball to the MV 29 where the Lion Defense held. Portland continued to dominate the first half picking up their touchdown on a 1 yard run by Steve Munchbach in the the second quarter. Portland ran for 112 yards and passed for more in the fist half; Maple Valley fan for 41 yards and passed for 62 yards. The second half belonged completely to the Lions. Mike Hamilton broke for a 41 yard run then scored on a 5 yard drive into the end zone. The extra point failed, but the Lions later scored the winning touchdown on a 15 yard pass from Jim Horn to Ken Hansbarger. The Lions rushed for 122 yards the 'second half while limiting Portland to just 21 yards. Maple Valley’s offensive line (Bo Erwin and Robin Pendall, Ends; Tim Burd and Andy Joostburns, Tackles; Kevin Kilpatrick and Scott Decker, Guards and Nolan Goodner, Center) opened huge holes in the Portland Defense as Mike Hamilton rushed for 131 yards. Jim Horn completed two of six passes for 77 yards. Robin Pendall caught one pass for 62 yards; Ken Hansbarger caught the other for the touchdown. The Lion Defense played an outstanding game and a flawless second half. Leading tackler on the team was Ken Hansbarger Continued on page 8 2 • s3.00 Entry Fee • For more information call... Denny Smith (517) 852-1801 Saturday Contests Contest All entrys must be at Bob’s Hardware Friday, October 7 between 3-5 p.m. (October 8th) • 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes for.. • Best Ear of Field Corn • Biggest Pumpkin • Best Squash • Best Floral Arrangement (Professionals not eligible) • 1st and 2nd Prizes folT.. f • Wheat • Oats • Navy Beans • Soy Beans Mike Hamilton (21) drags along a Portland defender for some extra yardage on his way to gaining 131 yards on 22 carries last Friday night. ( Maple Volley News Photo) �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday September 28,1977 - Page 2 Homes and Gardens; Ships and Men of the Great Lakes by Dwight Boyer; Jogging by William Bowerman; My Story by Judith Exner; Supermonsters by Daniel Cohen; The Wild Un­ willing Wife by Barbara Car­ tland; The Cry of the Owl by Margaret Mayhew; The Ice Schooner by Michael Moorcock; The Dark Lady by Louis Auchincloss; and Foxglove Summer by Naida Grey. Vermontville Public Library news The preschool toys that have been on display at the library will be here for approximately one week more. If you haven’t had a chance to look these over, you may wish to do so soon. Memory books received recently are: Life After Life and Reflections on Life After Life by Raymond Moody Jr. donated to the library in memory of Vera Viele by Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter. Dolphins, Whales and Por­ poises by David J. Coffey, presented by the Vermontville Fire Department in memory of Carl Samann. The Doctors in Eden Place by Elizabeth Seifert, given in memory of Lucille Florence by the Jack Rathburn family. Other new books now available at the library are: Chilton’s Motorcycle Troubleshooting Guide; Collecting the New Antiques by Anne Gilbert; The American Clock by William Distin; Storage Projects You Can Build by Better report from-^- Ernest Nash State Representative Action Ads EARN $80.00 WEEKLY at home stuffing envelopes. Information: Rush 50 cents and stamped self­ addressed envelope to Financial Miracles, P.O. Box 83, Belmont, Mich. 49306. (10-5) REDUCE EXCESS FLUIDS with Fluidex-Reduce excess fluids and fat with Fluidex Plus. Simon Pharmacy. (10-5) THE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM nobody believes. Trim off excess pounds and in­ ches without starvation diets, hunger pains or exercises. Weight consultant Alyce Hosmer 852-9555 Nashville (9-27) ENROLL NOW for Acrobatic, Tap and Ballet classes. Develope poise, physical coordination and self-confidence. Call 945-4431 Darlene’s Studio of Dance and Acrobatics, Hastings, Mich. (10­ 4) RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. (tfn) VETO OVERRIDE? - The big news this week is the House at­ tempt to override Governor Milliken’s veto of SB419, which deals with administrative rules procedures. It is basically a confrontation between the legislative and executive branches since the last guber­ natorial override was in 1951. FIRST BILLS - One of the first measures introduced when the House reconvened last week was HJR “Z”, which would amend the state constitution to create a one-house (unicameral) legislature of 100 members with 4-year terms, beginning in 1992. LICENSE VETO Another possible override attempt will be on the Governor’s veto of funding for two license plates on Michigan vehicles. One-plate licensing would save $1.7 million. SCHOOL EMPLOYEES - Now in the House is SB714, which conforms Michigan law with federal regulations on unem­ ployment compensation. The Senate removed, and the House may attempt to put back in, a provision to include non- CITY HOMES Farm — Home — Lake Property 110. LARGE 2-STORY H Completely carpeted. I ^POLtj LDj prd. 4 Bedrooms. Iblelot. .$26,500. 112. 2-STORY, 3 BEDROOM HOME IN FOURTH WARD. Com­ pletely remodeled. New kitchen, paneled living room. Family room. Excellent buy at $17,900. REALTY 945-4626 or 945-4627 1633 South Hanover, M-37 A weekly 115. LARGE STORY AND x/i IN FIRST WARD. Full ceramic bath. Finished basement. Completely carpeted. Excellentcondition. Also garage and garden spot. , $21,500. 116. MIDDLEVILLE, Very neat rancher on wooded lot. Fu basement. Includes appliances. New roof on garage and house. Village water and sewer $19,900. Hastings, Mich.. HASTINGS OFFICE VACANT ACREAGE Larry Poll ... . 945-4626 or 945-4627 Leon Casey, Soles associate and Auctioneer 508. SOUTH OF HASTINGS. 57 acres vacant. Very rolling, ’/» mile from main road. Large woods. Cedar Creek. Contract terms. Action Ads NORTHWEST OF NASHVILLE. 35 acres, vacant except for 24'x34' building. Approx. 6 acres wooded. Many fruit trees. Would divide. Contract terms. FREE PUPPIES: black labrador and brittany. Jim Knoll, 122 W. Francis, Nashville. (9-27) MAPLE VALLEY PROPERTIES 227 N.. Main St.., M-66 852-9250 Nashville ■:•:$ f509. Lloyd Pridd 852-9331 | 512. WOODLAND, 20 to 60 acres vacant with River running through center of property. Very scenic. Contract terms. NEW LISTINGS SOUTHEAST BARRY COUNTY • 80 acres dairy farm. Completely equipped. More land available'tor Ifeate'6t purchase. Includes all livestock, equipment and feed. : Good operating condition. Immediate possession. 30 : cow dairy herd plus replacements. Feed sufficient for ? winter. Can assume existing mortage. LAKE ODESSA - 1023 First Ave. Modern 3 bedroom home on large wooded lot. Completely carpeted and paneled. Very good interior condition. Priced at only $14,900. 513. 20 to 47 ACRES SOUTH OF HASTINGS. Has well, septic system and old barn. Many trees. Very rolling. Terms possible. 601. 5 & 10 ACRE LOTS pn Wellman Rd., East of Hastings. Surveyed and good building conditions. Small down payment and easy monthly terms. i 602. 5-15 ACRES AVAILABLE, % mile north of Hastings City limits. 5 acres wooded, ideal for walkout basement. FARMS 610. DELTON SCHOOLS. 5 to 36 acres, partially wooded, on corner of Banfield Rd- and Pifer Rd. Contract terms. NORTHERN BARRY COUNTY - 218 acre beef or crop farm adaptabletodairy.160acrestillable.Restwooded. adaptable to dairy. 160 acres tillable. Rest wooded. Many marketable trees. Modern 2-story home. Large basement barn. All concrete feed lot. Large shed with heated work-shop. Has other buildings, - all in excellent condition. Corn storage. Land well tiled. Priced very realistic. School District. metal tool necessary and grain. Lakewood POTATOES NO. 1: 50 lb. bag $3.35; 20 lb. bag $1.40. Potatoes will be at Farmers Gas & Oil in Nashville. (tfn) FOR SALE: Tulip bulbs at our cost. Overstocked. .Nashville Flowers & Jewelpy, 233 N. Main, Nashville. 852-9TO7. MEMBER OA Association - Founded 1885 SS:-:-:;611. DELTON SCHOOLS. 5 to 30 acres partially wooded. 611. DELTON SCHOOLS. 5 to 30 acres, partially wooded. •:;:§• On corner of Eddy Rd. and Orchard Rd., Near Wall Lake. i-jS Contract terms. INCOME PROPERTIES 805. PRODUCE CENTER, High volume. Has snack area. Includes all inventory, equipment and fixtures. Terms. SOUTHEAST BARRY COUNTY - 160 Acres with 150 tillable. Large 2-story brick home in fair condition, plus basement barn. Also large pole barn. Well tiled, priced at bare land prices. Irrigation possibilities. SOUTHEAST BARRY COUNTY - 180 acre dairy farm with 150 tillable. Year old double-4-herringbone milking parlor and 50 free-stall confined cow barn. Includes all milking equipment. Mostly new seeding. Modern 2-story home. Will sell all livestock and equipment. Due to health, owner is forced to sell. instructional public school em­ ployees for unemployment benefits during the summer; this could cost local districts as much as $60 million a year. TOUR SERVICE New regulations have been established for Capitol tours. Groups must be scheduled at least 30 days in advance, and tour groups are limited to 50 people. If a group is larger, it will be split up into two tour groups. Tours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on weekends. If you want to make a group reservation, please call my office. DOMESTIC ASSAULT The Michigan Women’s Commission has reported that victims of domestic violence such as wife beating are not being protected by the law. In response to this, a Republican colleague last week introduced an 8-bill package to give added protection. CHILD LABOR - The state Labor Director has urged support for HB4479 to revise and replace our 30-year-old child labor law. It would eliminate different male­ female standards and some bureaucratic practices, and make it easier to provide jobs for youths. DEHOCO PURCHASE? - To help solve the state’s prison­ overcrowding problem, HB5319 was introduced last week to pay $6 million for the Detroit House of Corrections and convert it into a state prison to hold 450 inmates. DeHoCo is already an accepted community presence. SCHOOL SITUATION Although very few school districts presently have teacher strikes, all districts must have classes this Friday, the 30th, in order to qualify for state school aid. Sept. 30 is the day on which the official attendance is taken to determine state aid. 806. LAUNDERMAT. Doing excellent business. Mostly new machines. Includes all real estate. Contract terms. S:-:;: $ :; 808. RESTAURANT DOING EXCELLENT BUSINESS. Includes all equipment and real estate. Always busy. Terms possible. 810. APARTMENT HOUSE. 4-Units. Excellent location, near churches and schools. Always rented. Very good condition', mostly furnished. Contract terms. Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher,. J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday September 28. 1977 - Page 3 Nashville Village Council The regular meeting of the Village Council held September 8, 1977 was called to order Frith. All Present. . by President Georq e Frith. All Present. . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Pam Brown was present representing the Maple Valley Student Council asking permission for a parade permit for October 30, 1977 at 6:30 p.m. and a permit for a Bon Fire on October 29, 1977 at 8:30 p.m. The parade and bon fire are part of the festivities planned for Homecoming Week. Motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by Ted Spoelstra to grant permission for the parade and Bon Fire. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Ted Spoelstra and supported by Forrest Babcock to post the property located on Reed Street between the Taylor residence and Carls Market to hold a public hearing to rezone from R1 to PUS. The public hearing will be held October 13, 1977 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. All ayes. Motion Carried. A formal complaint written by Ron Keesler was read by the Clerk. The complaint stated that Mr. Keesler would like to see parking signs stating the hours of restricted parking be put on all streets so people from out of town can be aware of the hours. It was pointed out that there are parking signs on all main roads that lead into Nashville that state the time of parking on Village Streets. Correspondence was read by the Clerk. Letters were read from Richard Allen Senator and George Masters,. Railroad Contact Engineer. President Frith appqinted Ray Hinckley 'and Forrest Babcock to meet with the Village Attorney, Richard Shaw and bring back a' recommendation on consolidating the Cemetery and the Village Manpower and equipment. The following bills were presented and motion made by John Mason and supported by Lois Elliston that they be allowed and orders be drawn on the treasurer for the same. All Ayes. Motion Carried. General Police Department Michigan Bell....... $25.76 Consumers Power Office.................. 2.60 Consumers Power Street Lights..... 781.60 Hastings San. Serv. 1,350.00 Maple Valley News .. 153.90 Duane Hamilton Exc.. 592.00. Dr. Thomas Myers ......75.00 Dr. Douglas Shumway. 25.00 Newhouse Equipment. 10.00 Time Insurance............ 18.00 Lions Club........................ 6.00 Cadillac Overall............ 2.30 Michigan Bell.............$27.35 Newhouse Equipment. 10.00 Powers Shell.................... 3.00 Kent Oil Company ... 228.69 General Electric.......... 13.20 Todd Automotive.......... 8.90 Lake O. Auto Parts ...49.78 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply............ 13.35 Regional Crime Unit .750.00 Garage & Equipment Michigan Bell............ $18.62 Nashville Hardware ..27.86 Cadillac Overall Sup. ..3.00 R & F Industries............ 19.50 Nashville Co-op.......... 24.96 Farmers Gas & Oil Co. 24.96 Powers Shell Service ..11.25 Kent Oil Company ... 170.61 Nashville Auto & Farm 32.24 Ed Johncock.................. 32.24 Consumers Power ......27.98 Street Department Nashville Hardware . .$2.77 Reith-Riley Const....... 160.43 Randall Lumber.......... 19.80 Water Contingency Fund Water and Sewer Michigan Bell (Tower). $6.80 Michigan Bell (Sewer). 17.99 Cons. Power (Tower)... 7.07 Cons. Power (Water). 223.82 Cons. Power (Sewer). 294.97 Nashville Hardware .. 29.67 Nashville Co-op Elev. ..4.74 Total Communication . 10.00 ACC Bristol Div............ 37.76 Bob's Hardware .................69 U.S. Postmaster.......... 51.97 Fisher & Porter .......... 197.50 Globe Chemical........ 287.55 Rockwell International . 5.88 Consolidated Rail 16.00 Skedgell Well Drilling . 28.20 Loan closet in need! Maple Valley FFA reports about it’s summer activities On July 6 & 7, the officers of the Maple Valley FFA attended the Region V Leadership Camp at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. The officers for this year are Gary Friddle, president, Cliff Byington, vice-president, Diane Bursley, secretary, Gaylord Strodtbeck, treasurer, Bruce Carpenter, reporter, and John Davis, sentinel. These officers attended sessions in which they learned to do a better job in the office they hold. All agreed that they had a fine time and enjoyed the stay at the college. On July 13, three members attended a Building Our American Communities awards day sponsored by the Farm Bureau and the Soil Conservation Service. The group met at the Farm Bureau Feed Plant near Climaix for a tour in the morning. At the noon luncheon Maple Valley-received an award for their B.O.A.C. work at the school forest. The afternoon program consisted of a tour of the M.S.U, Kellog Farms near Hickory Corners. Those attending were Doug Kurtz, Diane Bursley and her grandfather, Richard Brodbeck and also Gaylord Strodtbeck and his father, Gordon Strodtbeck. On August 1 and 2, the Michigan Association of FFA held its annual Presidents Conference at M.S.U. The con­ ference is designed to better prepare chapter presidents for their role in the coming year. Attending from Maple Valley was our president, Gary Friddle. Later that night the chapter was challenged by the Hastings FFA in an exciting softball game. Even though we lost to Hastings, all had a good time. A No-Till Day was held on August 10 at the Danny Cook Farm in Vermontville sponsored by the Ortho Chemical Company. The field day was a real success. Our FFA members helped set up The Loan Closet is in need of good used supplies. The demand for our equipment is so high that we desparately need some more. We prefer donations (which are tax deductible) but can pay a small fee. Items needed are walkers, commodes, childrens’ crutches, wheelchairs and vaporizers. If you have any of these or other sick room or convalescent room supplies, please call either Sharon Bishop at 852-0716 or Ruth Hughes 852-1978. (9-27) chairs, park cars, and drive tractors. Unfortunately this year, our Summer Vocational Agriculture Program was cut in half. Therefore, we were not able to have our monthly meetings or 3ur Summer Forestry Program. NOTICE Nashville Village Residents Public Hearing will be held October 13, 1977, 6:30 P.M. at the Nashville Village Hall to rezone from R1 to PUD, the property located on the North side of Reed St., between Carl's Market and the Taylor residence. • Suzanne M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk Get the 1 latest in hairstyling fashions ! Call for an appointment 726-1219 Hours: Tues. & Fri. 8 to 8 Wed., Thurs., Sat. 8 to 5:30 Closed Mon. Mikes Barber Shop 176.S. Main, Vermontville Bow Hunters Parks & Library Nashville Hardware ..$1-81 R.B. Christian & Son Inc 220.50 We have hunting licenses and doe permits - but Hurry I time is running short! Randall Lumber .. $45.58 Sears Roebuck & Co. . 295.60 Cheney Limestone... 254.38 Motion to adjourn made by John Mason and supported by Ray Hinckley. George Frith, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk LOW FAT 1%^;, Cepastat $119 $1| Ga9l. 4 From the makers of Cepacol •Mouthwash •Anesthetic •Antiseptic and sore throat lozenges For prompt relief of minor sore throat pain. S simon Pharmacy JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. Ph.852-0845 ■ Nashville, Michigan • Emergency Ph.852-9787 OPEN: 9-6 Mondoy-Fridoy • 9-1 Soturdoy WHOLE Butternut Blue Seal Lottery TICKETS BREAD 3^’1” South EndFOJd Hours Mon -sat. 8 30 to 11 Sunday 11 to 11 20 oz. Loaves $37 $OUfh Main in Nashville �The AAople Volley News Noshville Wednesday September 28 1977 - Pope 4 United Fund to start drive October 5 Residents of Nashville will be visited beginning October 5 by a volunteer working for the United Fund Drive. Goal for the 1977 campaign is $1800 and area residents are urged to give generously to help support the community-wide agencies that depend on United Fund support. Three more volunteers are needed to cover the area com- pletely Volunteers should con­ tact any of the United Fund Drive officers: Maurice Purchis, president; Carroll Wolff, vice president; Irene Hamp, secretary; and Geneva Brumm, treasurer. Volunteers who will be can­ vassing Nashville and their areas are: 1. Kellogg and North Main from bridge to Thornapple Lake Road - Bids Will Be Taken... on equipment and materials salvaged from the old mill located at 509 N. Main St. in Nashville. Bids must be received by the Nashville Village Clerk by Oct. 13, 1977. All items must be bid seperately. The Village of Nashville has the right to reject any or all bids. Suzanne M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk OCTOBER 8,1977 9 P Community Building ★ DANCE ★ M. i A.M. Sponsored By Barry County Holstein Association Refreshments and Mix Furnished Phone 945-5946 $10.00.... Couple $8.00.... In Advance Hastings B.Y.O.B. Public Invited - no one; 2. North Main from Sherman to Bridge and Water - Mr. & Mrs. Ard. Decker; 3. South Main-Sherman to Railroad and Water Pearl Staup; 4. Main Businesses from Washington to Railroad - Nelson Brunne; 5.Maple and Sherman from Main to Phillip - Linda Boldrey; 6. Francis and South Main from Fuller - Mrs. Jerome Meehan; 7. South State from Francis and Casgrove Rd. - Ruby Pufpaff & Marjorie Shilton; 8. Durkee to Bevens Road — Delores Knoll & Pat McCelland; 9. Fuller from South Main and Fuller Heights - Billy Simons; 10. Lenz and Sherman from Phillip to Railroad - Kate Hess;' 11. Washington to Lentz Nancy Wells; 12. Gregg to Lenz and Queen from Washington to River - Lucy Martin; 13. Reed to Lentz Ardis Purchis; 14. State from Washington to River - Dorothy Shutte; 15. Queen from Washington to RR - No one; 16. Middle Street - No one; 17. Phillips - Linda Wilcott; 18. Cleveland - Marcia Ainsley; 19. Territory east of Lentz Helen Furlong; 20. Barryville - Rozella Her­ man; 21. Brumm Rd. - Edna Smith; 22. Barnes Territory - Artha Shaw; 23. Swift Rd.-Guy RR to M66 Marjorie Shelton, Mrs. Richard Carrigan & Ruth Hickey; 24. Mason territory - Mr. & Mrs. Ben Mason; 25. Thornapple Lake Rd. Loretta Pixley. Volunteers are needed to cover Kellogg Street and North Main from bridge to Thornapple Lake Road, Queen Street from Washington to Railroad, and Middle Street. Someone please volunteer soon. Action Ads LOSE WEIGHT with Dex-A-Diet II helps curb appetite, Gentle Diuretic, effective stimulant. Simon Pharmacy. (10-5) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen A terrible movie! And the motives behind its widespread distribution are worse than the movie. That’s my critical analysis of the British documentary entitled “The Poisoning of Michigan”. Actually, to call it a documentary is to distort the normal use of the word. The movie is a shoddy attempt to scandalize the PBB accident in Michigan. It makes no effort to expose the true facts of this wellknown tragic incident. Most of (he movie consists of interviews with some very opinionated people on the subject of PBB. There is no attempt to verify or even investigate whether the opinions have any factual base or not. Also there was no attempt to balance the opinions expressed by those who have the opposite opinion. For instance, the farmers interviewed were strongly of the opinion that very low levels of PBB had caused severe illnesses in their herds. The film showed an amazing array of cattle disabilities, from mild to grotesque, allegedly caused by the exposure. Many farmers had testified before our committee (Senate Agriculture Committee) that even very high levels (hundreds of times the alleged damaging levels) has caused no disruption in health or production in their herds. They had been surprised when their herds tested positive and upset when healthy, productive cattle were con­ demned and slaughtered. No such farmers appeared in the film. One rural veterinarian was interviewed. Dr. Alpha Clark, a college Classmate of mine, has, since early in the controversy, strongly stated his opinion that low levels of PBB were the cause of many symptoms. The President of the Michigan Veterinarian Association, also a rural practitioner, had testified before one committee that low levels appeared harmless, an WE SUPPORT the NASHVILLE .. HARVEST ★ Schedule of Events ★ Saturday, Oct. 8 Maple Valley school lunch Sunday, Oct. 9 Harvest Contest ........... 10a.m. Parade .............................. 11a.m. Ox Roast....................11:30 a.m. Pony Pull . p.m. Tug-O-War 4p.m. Dance ....... 8p.m. Bike Race.. Canoe Race Noon 3 p.m. GMtuto & Sattof Nashville Auto & Farm Supply, Inc. 209 N. Main - Nashville Phone 517-852-9500 & 852-9501 OPEN: Mon. - Fri. 8-5:30 Saturday 'til 4pm opinion I found to be apparently unanimous among the group of veterinarians I spoke to at the State Association meeting. None of these veterinarians were in­ terviewed. The film showed a Canadian scientist; hired by a group of farmers suing for damages, expressing his opinion that PBB might likely be carcinogenic. An impressive array of scientists, including the head of our State Cancer Association, had ap­ peared before our committee testifying that by present testing technology, including the well known Ames test, PBB had not been shown to be carcinogenic, even at high doses. None of these were interviewed. The only lawyer interviewed was the one who represents a group of farmers who have filed suit for damages. No attorney for the other side appeared. When people whose opinions did not agree with those of the film makers were interviewed, their opinions were distorted by short segments taken out of context. A well known FDA scientist, who testified repeatedly that tolerance levels had been set with more than adequate safety margins, ap­ peared in the film to express the opposite opinion. A short sequence with Governor Milliken made him appear bumbling and unsure. It was cut from a long interview in which he had demonstrated his usual thorough knowledge. State agency personnel were accused of a variety of misdeeds including actual crimes such as taking bribes. No evidence was offered. The simple technique used was merely, to interview someone who’s opinion it was that such a misdeed or crime had taken place. A candidate for governor has secured a copy of the film and is showing it to anyone who will watch. He accuses the Governor of trying to suppress the film. I personally think the film should have broad exposure. It should be shown in every civics and political science class as ah example of how this media can be used to distort history in an at­ tempt to promote a biased viewpoint and perhaps unseat a governor. The film is a little too blatant to succeed. I believe that people in our state are too intelligent and well informed to fall for it. Monday, Oct. 3 Chicken gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, peaches, bread & butter, milk. Tuesday; Oct. 4 Hot dogs, french fries, corn, pears, cookie, milk Wednesday, Oct. 5 Lasagna, green beans, ap­ plesauce. peanut butter sand­ wich. milk. Thursday, Oct. 6 Bar-B-Q. peas, apple crisp, milk. Friday, Oct. 7 Tacos, lettuce & cheese, corn, fruit mix. bread & butter, milk. �Vermontville News By Mrs, Ava Kroger New Babies: Sept. 15 - A boy, Jeffrey Dale, to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Pennington (the former Debbie Wright), at St. Lawrence Hospital. Sept. 18 -- A girl, Julie Lynn, to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baker (for­ mer Lucy Benedict), at H.G.B. Hospital. Sept. 18 - A boy, Jeremy Lee, to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Duffy who An opportunity to exhibit your flower arrangement at the . . . live in the former Beck home on North Main. This is the first grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Burger. The Maplewood staff held a baby shower for Mrs. Jane Asterberg at the Peabody home after school Wednesday. Fred Rodriquez caught a 27 lb 42 in. Chinook in the Manistee River near Brethren last week while visiting Mr. and Mrsr Russell Ames. Since then Mr. Ames received a painful fracture of his ankle and is in a Manistee hospital and won’t be able to do much for six months. Mr. and Mrs. Chet Holden of Dumas, Texas, are visiting their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict and family and other VanBlarcom relatives. There will be a pancake and sausage supper with 100 percent maple syrup at the Bismark Community Hall on Saturday, Harvest Festival continued from front­ Fri , Sat. & Sun. October 7, 8 & 9 Sponsored by- Nashville Flowers & Jewelry 233 North Main Street, Nashville - Ph.852-9797 Professiona^not Eligible! street space to any interested groups or individuals. Those interested can call Lois Elliston at 517-852-9683. An additional contest for the festival will be a Poster Painting Contest. The posters can be created in either paints or crayon, and must be submitted at Johnson’s Furniture Store no later than Wednesday, Oct. 5. The posters should pertain to the subject of harvesting. There are two<age groups: 6-10 and 11-16. Prizes in each age group will be $15.00 for first place, $10.00 for second, and $5.00 for third. The Village of Nashville invites everyone, who wishes to have a good time, to join in the fun on Oct. 7, 8, and 9. It’s a great op­ portunity to enjoy Michigan outdoors and to get a break from the everyday routine. Oct. 8, serving from 5-8 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hansen, Leta Nagle, Francis Snyder and Ava Kroger attended a potluck supper of the Greater Lansing Historical Society at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Wiskemann on State Road near the Capital City Airport on Saturday evening. The program was a slide presentation of the King Tut exhibit. Mrs. Hermina Southern ac­ companied Mrs. Elizabeth Stowe of Ionia to Grand Rapids Sunday P.M. to attend a birthday party for a cousin, Mrs. Leta Miner, at the home of her son Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Miner. The Lion’s Club Sightmobile will be in Vermontville Oct. 3-8, and will be parked in front of the Congregational Church. Mr. John Viele, Kendall, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williams and family spent the weekend in Lancaster, Pa. attending the wedding of one of Linda’s friends. Mr. Dick Hummel has been discharged from a Lansing hospital following an automobile accident. Sunday guests of Mrs. Blanche Minick and Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick were Mr. and Mrs. Beeker Neeb of Gibsonburg, Ohio and Mrs. Minick’s niece, Mrs. Mary Lang, of Woodville, Ohio. The Jack Rathburn family attended the wedding Sunday in Brethren of Mr. Mike Townsend, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Townsend, and Miss Debbie McCarthy in a 1 p.m. ceremony at the Lakewood Methodist Church. Mrs. Rathburn went Saturday to C.M.U. and picked up Trudy then went on to help her sister with preparations. Jack, Patty, Phil, Sherrill Gardner, Lawrence Thrun, and Mrs. Velma McDonald attended on Sunday. «/ Attend the Centennial services at the Vermontville Methodist Church Sunday, Oct. 2. Morning service at 11 a.m. with Dr. John Dawson of Adrian preaching, followed by a potluck at the Maplewood School. An afternoon program at 2:30 with music by Eaton Rapids High School Choir. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Leta Nagle called on Mrs. Marie Crue at the Barry County Extended Care Facility Sunday evening. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank ' You's, etc. Sightmobile to be sponsored by the Vermontville Lion’s The Vermontville Lion’s Club will be sponsoring the Lion’s Sightmobile during the week of October 3-8. The Sightmobile offers a free eye check-up to anyone wishing one. The Lion’s Club Sightmobile will be located on the Village Square of Ver­ montville and will be open the following days and hours: Monday - Thursday, 1-8 p.m.. Friday, 2-6 p.m., and Friday evening (Maplewood Carnival), 6-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-afternoon. We care about you Your funeral director has knowledge and experience in the complex area of Social Security benefits, and he invites a bereaved family to allow him to assist in these matters. Payments are due to all who qualify and submit proper application forms. 'VcqfFUNERAL HOMES JJ-Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 Three Coins in a Fountain ...is no way to save Mill End Remnants Cottons, Polyesters, Blends, and more! for a Roman Holiday! 1st Quality Special 88 Open a regular passbook savings account today and watch your interest add up, as it is compounded daily. A savings account is a smart investment in your future. Come in today. c Double-Knit Remnants WE ARE NOW PAYING THE HIGHEST ALLOWABLE INTEREST RATE Solids & Fancies 39 Flannel * 39y * yd- Plaids & Prints New Shipment... Calico INTEREST prints & small neat dress prints on our passbook savings accounts Simplicity Patterns Notions & Trims Eaton Federal You'll find it all at... "KMey Variety Store 115-117 N. Main in Nashville dl.QKO Q7A7 fuUAl Horae LENDER and THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE ■ CHARLOTTE. MICH. Nashville, Mich. - Phone 852-1830 - Phone 543-3880 Eaton Rapids, Mich. - Phone 663-1551 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday September 28,1977 - Page 6 Maple Valley 'Fair Sports M.V. Cross Country outlook appears good Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Front row left to right, Dione Cook, Judy Williams, Kelley MacDonald, Candace Mater, Donna Augustine, Celia Eaton, Becky Cowell, Kris Sample. Back row left to right, Karen Porter, manager; Marsha Zinger, Robin Matson, Joyce Warner, Karen Fager, Kathy Christopher, Laurie Mitchell, Lori Decker, and coach Jerry Reese. Missing from photo is Kathy Garvey, manager. The. outlook for the coming first-year runner who has added Cross Country season seems strength to the team. John is a good. Maple Valley has five returning letter winner who is returning varsity letter winners. progressing and hoping to move Leading the team is senior Doug up on this year’s team. Adding Halsey. Doug had a fine year as a Adding depth depth to to the the team team this this junior; he became the first Lion year are senior Gary Gabrick, Tracy runner to ever win an all-league junior Beardslee,’ sophomore Dave McGinely, honor in Cross Country. Running in the second and third freshmen Todd Braden and Cyle positions are juniors Mike Cornish. Gary and Todd are off to Beauchnau and Dave Munn. a good start and hope to break Mike and Dave are both off to into the top five this year. Tracy good starts this year and are and Dave have been hampered working hard to earn league by injuries but are hopeful for a honors. Mike recently earned his strong finish by the middle of the first medal in Cross Country with season. Cyle started practice late his 24th place finish in. the but has shown great imBellevue Invitational. provement in his conditioning Sophomore Rod McMillion and and will be an asset to the team. senior John Matson round out the top five for the Lions. Rod is a 1977 Girls J.V. Basketball Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 21 Sept. 26 Sept. 28 Oct. 3 Oct. 5 Oct. 10 Oct. 12 Oct. 17 Oct. 19 Oct.‘26 Oct. 31 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 14 Nov. 16 Nov. 21 Maple Valley Varsity Cross Country Front row left to right manager Dan Halsey, Dave Munn David McGinley, John Matson Slil?rn'®’'JSdlSirod^* Ba£k .rowI left to r'9ht' coach Tom Tay|or. d°U9 Halsey, Mike Beachnau, Rod McMillon, Gary Gab.rick, and Tracy Beardslee. Middleville Bellevue Corson City Caledonia Portland Delton Vestaburg Montabella Saranac Central Montacalm Lakeview Vestaburg Carson City Portland Lakeview Montabella Saranac Central Montcalm 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 Away Home Home Home Home Home Away Home Home Away Away Home Away^ Home Home Away Away Home 1977 Cross Country Sept. 10 Sept. 15 Sept. 20 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 1 Oct. 6 Oct. 11 Oct. 13 Oct. 18 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 1 Bellevue Invitational Carson City Olivet Montabella Portland Wayland Invitational Vestaburg Bellevue Lakeview Lakewood Saranac Central Montcalm TCAA Meet 10 am Away 4:15 Away Home 4:30 4:15 Away 4:15 Home 9:15am। Away 4:15 Away Away 4:15 4:15 Away Home 4:00 4:15 Home Home 4:15 4:15 Home 1977 Golf Maple Valley Golf Team Left to right, Pat Bengtson, coach; Brad Mateer, co-captain; Chris Beebe, co-captain; Andy Phenix, Stu Trumble, Roger Drake, Jeff Weiler, Dan McClintock, and Terry So nann. Go get'em LIONS! Sept. 7 Central Montcal m Sept. 12Montabella Sept. 14 Vestaburg Sept. 19 Portland Sept. 21 Saranac Sept. 22 Lakeview Sept. 26 Carson City Sept. 28 Vestaburg Oct. 3 Central Montcalm Oct. 5 Montabella Oct. 10 Carson City Oct. 12 Portland Oct. 17 Saranac Oct. 19 Lakeview 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Home Away �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday September 28,1977 - Page 7 Girls J.V. Basketball combines experience-youth The Lion JV will feature the experience of four returning junior varsity players combined with 11 freshmen making their first appearance on the junior varsity. Returnees Lori Mitchell, Joyce Warner, Karen Fager, and Kathy Christopher will add strength to the Lion rebounding. Freshmen expected to help out are Robyn Matson, Marsha Zinger, Kris Sample, Judy Williams, and Becky Cowell. Promising freshman guards are Diane Cook, Lori Decker, Candace Mater, Celia Eaton, Donna Augustine, and Kelly MacDonald. These girls are expected to provide the leadership for the JV offense. Because the junior varsity is a learning situation, these girls will probably be competing in close, exciting ball games. Each game presents a different situation but at the junior varsity level we try to play as many girls as possible. The emphasis is on learning and each girl must learn their assignment in practice before they can properly execute it in a game. These girls are spending much of their time perfecting the skills needed to make girls basketball as exciting to play as it is to watch! 1977F Girls Junior High 1Basketball 1 Sept. 20 Sept. 22 Sept. 27 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 19 Oct. 24 Oct. 25 Nov. 1-5 Portland Grand Ledge (Beagle Middle) Olivet Portland Lake Odessa Woodland Olivet Grand Ledge (Beagle Middle) Woodland Hastings Hastings Tournament 4:30 4:30 4:30 5:15 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 Home Home Home Away Away Home Away Away Home Home Girls 8th Grade Basketball Front row left to right, coach Chuck Gilmore, Dee Dee Shoupp, Carla Sutfin, Lisa Cogswell, Melissa Coffman, Sandy Snowden. Second row left to right, Jeff Beebe, mgr., Lorraine McClelland, Rachel Hartenburg, Cindy Brumm, Tammie Spillane, Melanie Rogers. Back row left to right, Coby Mateer, Deanna Downing, Michelle Frith, Kris Shoupp, Debbiie Hummed, Kelli Cowell. Girls 7th Grade Basketball Front row left to right, coach Carol Ripple, Lori Gardner, Staci Beachnau, Becky Eaton, Jill Hamilton,-Dawn Munn, Kathy Mahan, Valerie Howard, Pat McClelland. Second row left to right, Suzi Horn, mgr., Kim Youngs, Denise Snowden, Colleen Hoffman, April Browne, Kathy Geadert, Robin Swift, Stacy Hill,.Tracy Symonds. Back row left to right, Pam Browne, mgr., Norma Lightner, Kandy Kane, Tracy Nagle, Kim Brooke, Kim Gillig, Heidi Christie, Becky Maker, and Teresa Rozell April Browne (24) defends against enemy fast-break! These Merchants support the Lions Year-round Carl’s Market 999 Reed St. Nashville Ph. 852-1621 Kelley’s Variety Store 117 N. Main Nashville 852-9747 mpy. Johnny’s Food Mart Nashville Hardware 130 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 160 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0640 105 S. Main Nashville 852-0713 Custer Bros. Slaughterhouse Kent Oil Company Thornapple Lake Road Nashville Ph. 852-9152 (Gerald Kent, owner) 735 Durkee (M66) Nashville P>. 852-9210 Farmers’ Gas & Oil Good Luck Lions Trowbridge Service 106 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9626 Vogt Funeral Home 204 Queen Nashville Ph. 852-0840 Hecker Agency 225 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9680 Maple Valley Implement 737 Sherman Nashville Ph. 852-1910 Johnson Furniture 112 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9594 Michigan Post Builders Don Hughes Butler Road Ph. 852-0944 Nashville Steak House 202 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1731 > Security National Bank S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0790 Main St. Vermontville & nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 Simon Pharmacy 207 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0845 Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9377 Schovan Drywall 199W. 4th Vermontville Ph. 726-0483 Citizen’s Elevator Company Eaton Federal Savings & Loan S. Main Street Nashville Ph. 852-1830 Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers 870 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0514 Powers Service 133 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9587 South End Food & Beverage 637 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9833 Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9107 Maple Valley News Hastings Ph. 945-9554 �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Wednesday September 28,1977 Poge 8 Continued from front— area sports news Junior Varsity falls to Portland The Portland Red Raiders handed the Maple Valley Junior Varsity Football team its first loss last Thursday by a score of 30-14. Maple Valley lead 8-0 in the first quarter before Portland made it 8-8 at half time. Maple Valley scored on a six yard run by Jeff Mead to lead 14-8 before Portland took the lead to win the game in the fourth quarter. Both touchdowns were scored by Mead with 23 tackles from his middle linebacker position. Andy Joostburns added 16 tackles, Scott Decker had 12 tackles, Mike Yost made 10 tackles, Bo Erwin contributed 7 tackles and Tim Burd added 6 tackles. Robin Pendall intercepted one Portland pass. Portland was only able to <complete 2 passes for 15 yards in the game. The Lions next game is the 1homecoming contest against 1Vestaburg next Friday night. 1Maple Valley and Saranac enter rnext weekend’s contest as the LI eague’s leading teams. and the extra point was added on a pass from Mead to Don Fox. Doug Cook lead the team with 18 tackles. “It is remarkable to watch these boys play football, from a coaching stand point they execute their plays well, and they play very exciting footabll,” says Coach Mel Ruohonen. The 30 Freshmen travel to Vestaburg Thursday while the Sophomores, will suit up for the Varsity game with Vestaburg. WE’RE DEALING ON JOHN DEERE The Margin of Victory Kenny Honsbarger (22) hauled in Jim Horn’s pass between two Portland defenders on the three-yard line and slipped into the end zone during the final moments of action giving Maple Valley a 12-6 victory over Portland Friday night. (Maple Valley News photo) times in the fourth quarter but the Maple Valley girls were unable to gain an advantage from and used an organized offense the Carson City errors. Candace and some good shooting to win a Mater, Joyce Warner and Lori thriller. Mitchell have given the Lions Carson City jumped off to a much of their offensive power so good lead that the young Lions far this year. were never able to overcome. The closest M.V. could come was the one point margin of victory Harries win twofor Carson City. Maple Valley had some outThe Maple Valley Cross standing offensive play from Lori Country Team has a busy and Mitchell in the first half and the successful week last week. On Tuesday, in their home Lion defensive press caused Carson City to turn the ball over 4 Continued next page- Girls J.V. record 1-2 The Lion Girls J.V. split last weeks contest winning on Monday against Bellevue 28-21 and losing to Carson City Wed­ nesday 23-24. Monday’s game was fast paced and saw the first half end in a 9-9 score. The game continued to seesaw and the third quarter ended with an 18-18 tie. With 6:35 remaining in the game Kathy Christopher stole. the ball and drove in for a lay-up putting the Lions ahead 20-18. Bellevue was able to tie the game againa t the free-throw line. Candace Mater put her Lion team ahead at 22-20 and Kathy Christopher tossed in a free-throw to put MV ahead 23­ 20 with 4 minutes remaining in the game. The Lion J.V. held their lead with Joyce Warner putting the game out of Bellevue’s reach with 37 seconds remaining. She tossed in a field goal to make the final score 28-21 in favor of the host Lions. Carson City came to the Lion gym ready to play Wednesday Buy now on our finance plan... pay no finance charges till March. Now you can buy a new John Deere Snowmobile the easy way...with the John Deere Finance Plan. 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Wednesday September 28,1977 - Page 9 Vermontville peewee football shuts out Saranac,, Saturday The Vermontville Pee Wee Football League traveled to Saranac Saturday night for their first game of the season, with a victory for both teams. Early in the first quarter for the 4th and 5th grade team, Kurt Hartenburg ran 28 yards for the first touchdown, and he also made the extra point. In the 2nd quarter, Hartenburg intercepted a pass on the 45 yard line and ran for a second touchdown, making the score at half time 14-0. Terry Hall ran 70 yards in the 3rd quarter for a touchdown and later in the quarter ran 45 yards to the 5-yard line and Kurt Hartenburg took the ball across for the touchdown. Also making the extra point. Again in the last quarter, Terry Hall made the last touchdown for a final score of 34-0. Terry Hall had the most yards gained, with a total of 150. Kurt Hartenburg had 80 yards gained, and Ken Trumble with 20 yards. Hartenburg led his team in tackles with 11, Scott Flower had 5 tackles and Lane Brumm 4. The 5th and 6th grade team had a victorious win of 48-0. Scott Everett scored the first touchdown of the game in the first quarter. Three touchdowns were made in the 2nd quarter, with Marty Martin running 50 yards for the first. Dale Hoch intercepted a pass on their 40-yard line and ran for a touchdown. Jeff Starring got the extra point catching a pass by Scott Everett. Scott Whitmore intercepted a pass on the 35-yard line and ran for a touchdown making the score at halftime 26-0. In the second half three touch­ downs were made, one by Steve Joppie, and two by Benjie Morris. The extra points were made by Scott Everett and Steve Joppie. The score at the end of the game: Vermontville 48, Saranac 0. Marty Martin led his team with 115 yards gained, followed by Calendar of events Golf Team loses three matches Steve Joppie with 33 yards, and Scott Everett, had 21 yards gained. The great defense by Robbie Franks with 6 tackles, Scott Everett, Jim Harshman, Steve Gardner, and Dale Hoch each had three tackles. Jeff Starring caught two passes thrown by Everett. This year’s coaches are Jerry and Ron Carpenter for the 5th and 6th grade team and two new coaches,, Jeff and Denny Carpenter for the 4th and 5th grade team. The next game will be Saturday, Oct. 1, at Vermontville field, at 7 p.m. Maple Valley’s golf team lost three matches this past week. Portland defeated MV monday by the score 196-179. The medalist winner for Maple Valley against Portland was Brad Mateer with 47 strokes. On Wednesday the Lions were defeated by Saranac. .Saranac shot 164 while MV shot 182. Chris Beebe was the medalist winner with 42 strokes. Lakeview dumped Maple Valley on Thursday by the score 184-153. The medalist winners against Lakeview were Chris Beebe and Andy Phenix. Barry County Cooperative Extension Service Fairgrounds, Hastings, 9:15 a.m. Io 2:45 p.m. Everyone welcome. Nc reservations necessary. Oct. io - 4-H Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 10 - Weight Control Group, Oct. 3 - Weight Control Group, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. , Hastings. Oct. Il - 4-H Horse Leaders, 7:30 Oct. 3 - MAEH Council Meeting, p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. 1:30 p.m. Executive Baard, 2 Oct. 13 - Registered Holstein p.m. Entire Council. Extension Meeting, Bob Clark Home, 8 p .m. Office, Hastings. Oct. 15 - 4-H - FFA Market Beef Oct. 6 - Lesson Day on Energy Tour, MSU Beef Barn from 9 and Assertiveness Training, 11:30a.m. Leave from Extension Community Building, Office, Hastings, at 7:45 a.m. See the... MASSEY-FERGUSON CHISEL MULCHER Football raffel at Our Place. winnersWe would like to thank all who participated in the football raffel held by the Athletic Boosters. The winner of the Caladonia game was Jim Zemke, and Ron Nisse the winner of the Portland game Continued from page 8- opener, the Lion runners defeated Olivet 26 to 29. Doug Halsey was the overall winner with a time of 17:38. Halsey was followed by other strong Maple ball. Valley runners Dave Munn, Mike Don’t forget there will be Beachnau, Rod McMillian, John programs at next week’s game Matson, Dave McGinely, Gary with Vestaburg. We would like to Gabrick, Todd Braden, Tracy thank all the merchants who Beardslee and Cyle Cornish. bought ads and helped make this On Thursday, the Lions program possible. traveled to Montabella for a The next meeting of the league contest and came away Athletic Boosters will be Oct. 5, 8 winning 26 to 31. Senior Doug p.m. p.m., at a the e High g School. c oo . Halsey was again victorious with Everyone is welcome to attend. a time of 17:22. Mike Beachnau was third, Dave Munn 4th, Rod McMillian 6th, and John Matson 14th. FOR RENT: Large one-bedroom ' This week the Lions entertain apartment, Nashville schools. league rival Portland at home on Thursday at 4:15. On Saturday 852-0981 anytime. the team travels to Wayland for WANTED: Babysitting in my their annual Invitational. The licensed home. Call Debra Cross Country team is off to a Graham, 852-1607. (9-28) good start this year with a record of 3-0. Coach Taylor hopes with continued hard work the team will have its most successful season ever at Maple Valley. Doug Halsey is the runner of the week. ACTION-ADS Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads The MF Chisel Mulcher, with 20" disc coulter blades provides even more effective tillage with your MF 129 Chisel Plow. It means savings in time and money and better erosion control. See it today at... Bellevue Equipment Co. 203 W. Capital Ave., Bellevue, Mich. Call...(616) 763-3246 MF Massey Ferguson Vermontville Bible Church invites you to Look at the World Through the eyes of $6995 EASTON Game Huntsman $8995 etter— Trailmaster 59995 ARROWS Falcon -half doz.— Ben Pearson Shadow 100 $9995$1^98 Compound Bow Case e.8 Suits Kwikee-Kwivers $1695 MF5 $1695 Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St. Eleven missionaries from Europe, Alaska, Michigan, Kansas, Ohio, and Africa. Sunday, Oct. 2 thru Oct. 5 Services Sunday at 10 and 11 a.m. 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Monday & Wednesday 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Children’s Missionary Conference K-6 Each Evening at 7:30 Formerly Makers LG.A. Location Nashville • iPliha u 8u5c2. -0u7n1w3 0UP 5:3 m M S<ja3tturdh5h a:y m oUndayS:: - 88<3t Rev. Paul Boger Phone 726-1007 �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Wednesday September 28.1977 Page 10 Vermontville United Methodist Church celebrating centennial on October 2 church was moved into Ver­ montville on the village square. Much commotion and opposition was caused by this move. Rev. W. J. Swift was pastor. The 12'x 12’ tower was built in front for an entry and the cost of building it and moving was $800. A wing in 1889 was added on the south side for another $800. In 1927 another addition was made and now a ramp on the south entrance has been built. The present minister is Rev. Gerald Salisbury. You are cordially invited to attend the Centennial Celebration of this Methodist Church on Sunday, Oct. 2. Dr. John Dawson of Adrian College will preach at Methodism in Vermontville began in 1839 with Rev. Isaac Bennett, Eaton County first Methodist circuit preacher. Classes were formed in 1845 in eight places which included the Brown schoolhouse, L. C. Spragues, and Vermontville every two weeks. September 1859 at the Annual Conference held in Marshall, Michigan, Rev. Josiah Fowler was appointed pastor and Ver­ montville made a separate charge. The church was built in 1862 northeast of town just beyond the Gresham Highway on Allegan Road, cost $1600 and was of New England meeting house style. On September 1, 1877, the the 11 a.m. service followed by a noon potluck held in the all­ purpose room of the Maplewood School. Meat, rolls, and drink furnished. Music will be provided by the high school choir of Eaton Rapids United Methodist Church. An afternoon program is planned for 2:30 p.m. Peace United Methodist Church to hold family nite A Family Night Potluck Supper and Program will be held at Peace United Methodist Church on Saturday night, October 1. The Supper is scheduled for 7 p.m'. Bring dishes to pass and own table service. Beverages will be furnished. The program will follow at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Gerald (Leora) Smith of Hastings showing a slide presentation of their trip to the Holy Land. Also, special music by Carl and Laurie Tobias, ac­ companied by their Grandma Smith. 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To remain unvaccinated is a risk no child should face. Based on the American Academy of Pediatrics recom­ mendations, the measles vaccine will be given at 15 months of age. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department announces that they will be having an all day immunication clinic at the Health Department, 528 Beech Street in Charlotte on October 5th from 9­ 11 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Vermontville Scouts membership drive- WANTED TO RENT: State employee with one child needs 2 bedroom house or apartment by Oct. 1, 1977. Have references. Phone collect 313-439-2154 Milan after 5:30 p.m. (9-27) Your Local and Area Dealer is... Immunization clinic Sunday morning, October 2, 11 missionaries will march across the platform at the 11 a.m. worship service in Vermontville Bible Church. Each missionary will give a brief testimony telling where he works, where he lives, etc. Mr. Bill Aiken, from Cleveland Hebrew Mission, will bring the message. In the 7:30 p.m. evening service, Mr. David Mouw will bring the message. His wife Jinny will give her testimony. The Mouws are working with Greater Europe Mission in Italy. Each weekday, MondayWednesday, there will be a 10 a.m. missionary “SHOW AND TELL” time. The missionaries will share “heart feelings”, needs on the field, and personal experiences with us. Lunch will be served in the church each day at noon. You are invited to join us for a real time of blessing. The evenings, MondayWednesday, hold real blessing for us with services at 7:30 each evening. A special children’s conference is planned for children K-6th grade. Miss Marilyn Rossow, Eaton County C.E.F. Director, will be in charge. There will be a Vermontville’s Boy Scouts, Troop 648, is having their annual membership drive. There will be a meeting at the Maplewood School this Wednesday at 7. Any boy between the ages of 11 and 18 who would like to join the Boy Scouts -are urged to come to this meeting. All regular Boy Scouts and their parents are to attend also. The regular troop meetings will be held on Wednesdays at 7:00 in the future. SAME TRACTORS RniTIIYIWIinilil FCv jf Exciting days ahead at Vermontville Bible Church _ All notices should be delivered to Car,'s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Good Luck & Best Wishes for the Maple Valley Homecoming Buds Duds Square Dance Club - “Pie Dance” Sat., Oct. 1,8 p.m.11 p.m. at Kellogg School, Nash­ ville. Guests most welcome. Bud Gillaspie caller, Artha Shaw cueing rounds. FOR SALE: Bridgestone 175 motorcycle, $100.00. Good condition. Ph. 945-9258 Hastings. FOR SALE: 1967 Square back John Deere No. 55 combine with cab and 234 corn head, in very good condition, $3700 or best reasonable offer. Ph. Wayland 792-2881. Missionary Panel, slides of the culture, and shops of the Jewish people. There will be missionaries from Italy, Alaska, Africa, Kansas, Ohio, and Michigan represented. Pastor Boger extends a cordial invitation to the public to attend all the services and the luncheons for a rich time of fellowship. Vermontville Bible Church is located at 250 N. Main St., Ver­ montville, Michigan. Hildred Peabody... Grand Marshall of 1977 Homecoming Mrs. Kenyon Auto Service Center • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK • BODY & BUMP SERVICE TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS sparvran stones BRAKES - GASOLINE Use your Mobil Credit C4rd or iviich. Bdnk Americard • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. (Hildred) Peabody, a lifelong native of Vermontville, will be the Grand Marshall of the 1977 Maple Valley Homecoming festivities. Hildred is currently serving as elementary counselor at Maplewood School, School, is coordinator of special education services, and coor­ dinator of State Assessment testing. She has been with the school system for 18 years. Hildred received her B.A. degree in elementary educa­ tion from Western Michigan University, and earned her masters degree in counseling from WMU. Mrs. Peabody has three children. She is being honored for her many years of service to the school system and the Maple Valley communities. The homecoming parade begins at 6:30 p.m. in Nash­ ville Friday, Sept. 30. to 3 p. Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph.726-0569 �Serving our country— DAYTON, Ohio Second Lieutenant Stanley L. Mead, whose parents are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Mead of, 4840 Hicks Highway, Olivet, Mich., has received his master’s degree at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). Located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, AFIT provides ac­ credited graduate-level resident education for selected Air Force members in scientific, technological and other fields. Lieutenant Mead, who majored in facilities management, is being assigned to Pease AFB, N.H., .for duty with base civil engineering. The lieutenant, a 1972 graduate of Olivet Comm. High School, received his bachelor’s degree in 1976 from Michigan Technical University, where he was commissioned through the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps program. His wife, Lynn, is the daughter of Leonard Joppie Jr. of 228 Lentz St., Nashville, Mich. Dayton Ohio--Second Lieujenant Stanley L. Mead, whose parents are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Mead of 4840 Hicks Highway, Olivet, has received his Master’s degree at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). Located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, AFIT provides ac­ credited graduate-level resident education for selected Air Force members in scientific,* technological and other fields. Lieutenant Mead, who majored in facilities management, is being assigned to Pease AFB, N.H., for duty with base civil engineering. The lieutenant, a 1972 graduate of Olivet Comm. High School, received his Bachelor’s degree in 1976 from Michigan Technical University, where he was commissioned through the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps program. His wife, Lynn, is the daughter of Leonard Joppie, Jr.of228 Lentz St., Nashville, Mich. R12 ACTION-ADS WOULD LIKE an elderly lady to live with me, room, board, and small wages furnished. Ph. 7260384 Vermontville. (10-14) YARD & BARN SALE: 718 Durkee, Nashville. Thurs.-Sun, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Phone 945-9554 or cton-ds The Maple News. Nashville, Wednesday September 28.1977 - Page 11 FOR SALE: Farmall tractor, in excellent condition, $750.00. Also 4 months old goat, family pet, name your price. Free white, kittens. Ph. 616-374-7250 Lake Odessa. FOR SALE OR TRADE: 1967 Ford pickup with overdrive transmission, good for parts only $75 or trade for 1967 Chevy pickup in same condition or a pair of new 15” tires. Ph. 765-5191 Freeport. NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY PENNY SUPPER Saturday, October 1 Serving Chop Suey and Pork-Pine Meat Balls. Serving 5 p.m.-7 p.m. PUBLIC INVITED Children, under 12, $1.50 Is Your Old TV Setij It could be at.. David A. Kellogg, Fireman Recruit, has completed basic training at Great Lakes Naval Trairiing base, Great Lakes, Illinois. On September 1 he returned for Class “A” school to study to be a Boiler Tech. David is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Kellogg, 724 N. Main St., Nashville, and a 1977 graduate of Maple Valley. 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OZ. 48* LIMIT 1 AND $10.00 OR MORE PURCHASE PER FAMILY. COUPON EXPIRES OCTOBER 1,1977. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-10-05.pdf f813bbbcafb4b5ecd861450d5e16e982 PDF Text Text BUlIt ►*' = PAID ’^bC*^'Uyr C^ U.S. POST 905sn ^ll ^ll b '? Hastings, Miduy 49058 PERMIT NO. 7 „c tV***1 E-r Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 112 E. Court St..-Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 104 No. 21, Wednesday October 5, 1977 Attend the Autumn in Michigan. That crisp, clean, fresh air time of year when everyone takes to the great outdoors. For the sport­ sman, it means polishing up that trusty old weapon and heading for the woods with his favorite hound. For some, it means jacko-lanterns and pint-sized goblins in the night. For others, it means packing up the family for a color tour in the northern-most reaches of the Michigan wilderness. For the farmer, it means harvesting the crops and gathering the rewards of his work. The Village of Nashville (located ten miles east of Hastings, and 18 miles norttiof Battle Creek on M-66) wilT celebrate this time of year with Harvest Festivities" this weekend in Nashville it’s first annual “Harvest for the largest squash, pumpkin, Festival” on Friday, Saturday, ear of corn, and the most at­ and Sunday, Oct. 7, 8, and 9. The tractive autumn . floral festivities will include contests, arrangement. All entries must carnival rides, pony-pulls, a be submitted by Friday, Oct. 7, at dance, and a parade. 3 p.m. at Bob’s Hardware on The festival gets under way Main Street, Nashville. Friday with many carnival rides The pony-pulling contest with for the children and the young-at- competitors from around the heart. There will also be a Bake state will start at 1 p.m. There Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be cash awards, trophies, sponsored by the Senior Citizens and ribbons. at the Nashville Masonic Temple, A women’s tug-of-war contest where there’s sure to be lots of over Quaker Brook will begin at 4 good things to eat. p.m. The Saturday activities will A Penny Carnival for the begin with the harvest parade at kiddies will be held all day. at the 11 a.m. The Ox Roast will follow Masonic Temple and, of course, at 11:30 a.m. The entries for the the carnival rides will continue harvest contest will be judged at throughout the weekend. 10 a.m. There will be cash awards • Saturday will conclude with a Maple Valley board of education approves the general fund budget for school yearAt a special meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, September 26,1977, the board members approved the general fund tperational budget for the 1977-78 school year. The approved budget includes an­ ticipated revenues of $2,569,565 and anticipated expenditures of $2,527,213. Projected local revenue would include $822,647 in property taxes including both current and delinquent taxes. The balance of the local revenue includes in­ come from the sale of the building trades house, interest earned, adult education program, and sale of used equipment. Revenue from in­ termediate sources-would include $37,140 as reimbursement for the special education programs. The intermediate school district reimburses the local school district 25 percent of the cost of the various programs for the past school year. Total projected state revenue would amount to $1,576,039 which includes $1,371,672 in basic membership state aid, $118,022 dance at the Nashville Fire Barn, with the Rick Rodriguez Band playing the licks. Bring your own refreshments. Ticket prices are $2.50 each or $4 per couple. The Sunday festivities will include a Bike Race at 1 p.m., with an entry fee of $1. The races will be broken down into four age groups: 7 and under, 8-11, 12-15, and 16-35 and older. Trophies will be awarded. Another big contest of the day will be the Canoe Race that will start in the afternoon. Trophies will be awarded to the winners. An entry fee of $3 per person. For more information about the canoe race, contact Denny Smith at 517-852-1801. For more information about the bike race, contact Tom Oleson at 517-852­ 9023. The festival committee will sell street space to any interested groups or individuals. Those interested can call Lois Elliston at 517-852-9683. An additional contest for the festival will be a Poster Painting Contest. The posters can be created in either paints or crayon, and must be submitted at Johnson's Furniture Store no later than Wednesday, Oct. 5. The posters should pertain to the subject of harvesting. There are two age groups: 6-10 and 11-16. Prizes in each age group will be $15 for first place, $10 for second, and $5 for third. The Village of Nashville invites everyone who wishes to have a good time to join in the fun on Oct. 7, 8, and 9. It’s a great op­ portunity to enjoy Michigan outdoors and to get a break from the everyday routine. for transportation, $42,445 for special education programs, $12,325 for vocational education programs, $14,693 covering students under court jurisdiction ($9,496 of this amount is a carryover from the 1976-77 school year), driver education program $4,860, reimbursement on community school director’s salary $3,791, Community College reimbursement on programs for the past school year $2,356, and general reading support services Continued on page 2— Harold Christianson, named Grand Marshal of Harvest Festival Maple Valley F.F.A. testing varieties of corn The Maple Valley Future Farmers of America will soon harvest the seven acres of corn they planted next to the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School on May 1. They planted three varieties of corn to compare the yields and quality of the various crops. The three varieties of corn being tested are Funk's 4195, Northrop King PX32, and Renks Rkl6. The seeds were donated by the companies. All the work is done by FFA members, with the equipment being brought in from the members' farms. "We will harvest the crop in two or three weeks," said Maple Valley FFA director Keith Greenwald. "The public is welcome to visit our plot and take a look at the varieties of corn." In photo left to right are FFA president Gary Friddle, sentinel John Davis, instructor Keith Greenwald, reporter Bruce Carpenter, vice-president Cliff Byington, and secretary Diane Bursley. (Maple Valley News Photo) Harold Christianson of 132 S. State Street has been named the Grand Marshal of the Nashville Harvest Festival Parade this Saturday in Nashville. Harold was raised in the Hastings area and moved to Nashville in 1952. He retired from International Seal and Lock Company (Viking Corporation) in 1967, where he was a machine operator. Since arriving in Nashville, Harold has made a long list of contributions to the community. He served three years as Nashville Village President from 1968-1970. He has been an active member in the Nashville Chamber of Commerce since 1958, and served as treasurer of the organization from 1959-64. He has been the volunteer caretaker of Putnam Park since 1970. He has been a Nashville Lions Club member for five years. Harold married the former Hazel Barnard in 1927. He married the former Marie Elliston in 1952. Marie passed away in 1967. His present wife is the former Josephine Rose whom he married in 1972. Jo will be riding alongside Harold in the parade this weekend. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday October 5, 1977 -- Page 2 From front— of $5,875. Revenues from federal sources would include $17,451 from the CETA program to cover the wages for one aide, one secretary, and one custodian. Revenues from the Title I reading program are estimated at $42,975. The Title IVB program provides funds to purchase school supplies and equipment, and it is anticipated that $14,707 will be received in this program. This school year the school district will be receiving $6,575 for a special project involving the evaluation of the present reading program along with consideration of possible revisions in the reading program. Maple Valley is the only school district within the Eaton Intermediate School District receiving these funds. The general fund expenditures include the following general accounts: Elementary Instruction $569,470 Jr.-Sr. High School Instruction 642,771 Special Educationadded needs 18,076 Speech Therapist-consultant­ supporting services 29,093 Vocational Education 78,176 Unclassified (band and athletics) 4,850 Compensatory Education Title I 40,087 Supportive Services Title I 5,821 Guidance 68,457 Other Support Services 6,405 Library 43,575 Audio Visual 3,575 Health 8,165 General Administration 83,575 Office of the Principal Fuller 16,960 Office of the Principal - Kellogg 15,570 Office of the Principal Maplewood 28,880 Office of the Principal Jr.-Sr. HighSchool 66,050 Adult Community School Program 34,570 4,500 School Plant Planning Fringe Benefits 83,320 Instructional Staff Fringe Benefits -­ 59,933 support services ’ Operation & Maintenance 252,985 of plant 246,807 Transportation 8,967 Board of Education Cediss Program & reading 6,575 evaluation program) Total anticipated expenditures $2,527,213 General fund expenditures for the 1977-78 budget as approved would represent an increase of 9.2 percent or $214,155 over the budget, approved for the 1976-77 school year. Sightmobile to be sponsored by the Vermontville Lion’s The Vermontville Lion’s Club will be sponsoring the Lion’s Sightmobile during the week of October 3-8. The Sightmobile offers a free eye check-up to anyone wishing one. The Lion’s Club Sightmobile will be located on the Village Square of Vermontville and will be open the following days and hours: Monday - Thursday, 1-8 p.m.. Friday, 2-6 p.m., and Friday evening (Maplewood Carnival), 6-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-afternoon. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. Harvest Festival parade to ring in Saturday's festivities— The Grand Parade for the Nashville Harvest Festival will get under way at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 8. The parade, sponsored by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce as part of the three-day festivities, will begin at Putnam Park on North Main Street and proceed to the V.F.W. Hall. Community par­ ticipation in the parade is encouraged. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best float and also the best children’s costume. Awards of $25, $15, and $10 will be given for the first, second and third place in the float category. Children, who may include pets or bicycles in their entries, will be awarded $15, $10, and $5 respectively. Entries wishing to be included in the judging must be at the park by 10 a.m. All other entries must Nashville Cub Scout new arrivals Fall registration held Thurs., the 15th, resulted in 15 new Cubs and 6 new leaders. The boys, Jeff Sebastian, Robbie Stump, Scott Reid, Andrew Finkler, William Smith, Kenny Bishop, Trairs Taylor, Paul Kesler, Robert Kesler, Patrick Hagon, Danny Kellogg, Jeff Tobias, Steve Smith, Frank Purchis, and Carl Leinhart will hear from their den leaders this week about when and where their dens will meet. The new den leaders are Jean Reid and Linda Sebastian, Den 1; Liz Cornwell, den 2; John Long, Action Ads RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. (tfn) LOSE WEIGHT with Dex-A-Diet II helps curb appetite, Gentle Diuretic, effective stimulant. Simon Pharmacy. (10-5) URGENTLY NEEDED: live-in babysitter for three motherless children, ages 10, 7, 5. All in school. Good wages, nice home, plus room and board. Ph. 852-9523 or call collect to their father Gary Stambaugh, 517-543-7805. ONIONS: 50 lb. sweet $6.75, 50 lb. regular $4.50 at Farmers Gas & Oil Station, Nashville. Hoover Portables Dryers Reg. *199°° <54160°° be present by 10:30a.m. for lining up of the units. The Maple Valley High School and Jr. High Bands, under the direction of Mr. David Westbay, will be highlighted along with a Scottish Bagpipe Band. The/school band will be served refreshments at the Methodist Community House from 11:30-12:30 a.m. The V.F.W., Nashville Fire Department, dignitaries, queens, posse, and other interesting entries are scheduled. Entries of antique farming equipment are also expected. Featured as Grand Marshal of the parade will be Mr. Harold Christiansen and his wife, Jo. Any organization, individual or group not already contacted but wishing to participate is urged to call Suzy Corkwell at 852-9544 or Sue Hinckley at 852-1963 for further details. FOR SALE: buttercup and butternut squash $3.50 per bushel. Ph. 852-9767 (Nashville), 3814 Curtis Rd. (farmer Seth Graham place). den 3; Don Steinbrecher, den 4; and Dennis Smith, den 6. The Cub Scouts are going to appear in the Harvest Festival parade Oct. 8 and all the boys should be at Putnam Park by 10:30 Saturday morning. The October Pack Meeting will be held Monday, the 24th, at Putnam Park at 7 p.m. The boys will have more information later. Barry County represented at taxpayers meeting— Burton Ebersole represented Barry County at the First Representative Assembly Meeting of the Taxpayers Federation of Michigan at Tawas City, Saturday, September 24, 1977, to discuss the direction of the Federation for the coming year. The Assembly unanimously went on record as supporting the newly written tax limitation amendment, which will be available for discussion at the next meeting of the Barry County Concerned Taxpayers. Hopefully, at this meeting, we will have William Hanson, Executive Director of the Tax­ payers United Research In­ stitute, to explain the new proposal. The Taxpayers Federation of Michigan also went on record as opposing the new Constitutional Convention. It was the opinion of the assembled representatives that it was much better to change or amend the present Con­ stitution than to get involved with new and more complex problems that could result from a new Convention. Vermontville Bible Church invites you to an Washers Reg.‘219"° ~ $1QQ00 WV JOHNSON'S FURNITURE Store Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon. to Sat Friday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Gospel Music J g... The Hamilton Family 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 �The Maple Valley News Nashville. Wednesday October 5. 1977 -- Page 3 A weekly report from^ Ernest Nash State Representative BUDGET SURPLUS - We are now in the 1977-78 fiscal year which began October 1 with an estimated $25 million surplus from 1976-77. However, -this amount represents just enough to run the state for 2',% days; the total budget is about $4 billion. PHOSPHATE BAN As of October 1, it is illegal to sell laundry detergents containing phosphates in Michigan. This is not a law, but a rule by the Department of Natural Resources which was instituted to stop damage to our state’s Water quality. PRISON PURCHASE The House has approved HB 5027 .which includes $7.2 million to buy, remodel and equip St. Augustine Seminary in Allegan County for use as a state prison. The area contains parkland which can be sold back to the county. SBT BILLS - The House and Senate have approved different revisions to the Single Business Tax. H.B. 4633 would give an estimated $64 million in tax relief to small and low-profit businesses; the money would be made up by including all depreciation in* the tax base. SB 724 would shift the SBT emphasis to a heavier, tax on corporate profits as a means of relief. DEER ACCIDENTS We’re getting into prime time for car­ deer accidents in Michigan. The mating season and hunter ac­ tivity keep deer on themove October through .December. Be alert.- * FORCED RETIREMENT Federal and state laws have been proposed recently to eliminate forced retirement at the age of 65. A | Congressional bill would outlaw forced retirement before age 70 in private industry; Michigan HB 5393 would prohibit Michigan employers from for­ cing employees to retire at age-65 if they can still perform job Join in the FUN at. . duties satisfactorily.' DRUNK LAW - Both houses have now approved HB 4394 and 5085, which delay to next January the effective date of a 1974 law­ decriminalizing public intoxication. These bills provide improved health services and retain drunk and disorderly conduct as a crime. DNR FILMS - If your club, school, or other oganization would like to have a fall film program, you should write for a copy of the Department of Natural Resources’ new film catalog, which lists over 50 films available. Write Film Catalog, DNR, Box 30028, Lansing 48909. DROPOUT RATE - Michigan’s high school dropout rate hit new lows of about 6 percent during the 1974-75 and 1975-76 school years, according to the Education Department. While many factors are responsible, probably the main one was poor job op­ portunities in.those years. Calendar of Events • Barry County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service OCTOBER 6 - Lesson Day on Energy and Assertiveness Training, Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings, 9:15 a m. to 2:45 p.m. Everyone welcome. No reservations necessary’. OCTOBER 10 - 4-H Council, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. OCTOBER 10 - Weight Control Group Meeting CANCELLED. CONKLINS CIDER MILL now OCTOBER ii 4-H Horse open. Custom pressing Mon. thru Leaders, 7:30 p.m., Extension Sat. Fresh cider for sale. 5100 Office, Hastings. West Gresham Highway. 517-726OCTOBER 13 Registered 0127. Holstein Meeting, Bob Clark REDUCE EXCESS FLUIDS with Home, 8 p.m. OCTOBER 13 - Microwave FIuidex-Reduce excess fluids and Demonstration, 7:30 p.m., J.C. fat with Fluidex Plus. Simon Pharmacy. (10-5) Action Ads NOTICE Maple Valley Nashville Village Residents school lunch Public Hearing will be held October 13, 1977, 6:30 P.M. at the Nashville Village Hall to rezone from R1 to PUD, the property located on the North side of Reed St., between Carl's Market and the Taylor residence. Monday, October 10,1977 Goulash, green beans, pears, peanut butter sandwich, cookie, milk. Tuesday, October 11,1977 Roast beef gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, applesauce, bread and butter, milk. Wednesday, October 12,1977 Pizza, corn, fruit mix, pickles, milk. Thursday, October 13,1977 Tomato soup, bologna sandwich, peaches, pudding,' milk. Friday, October 14,1977 Hot dogs, french fries, carrots, pears, milk. Suzanne M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk Bids Will Be Taken... on equipment and materials salvaged from the old mill located at 509 N. Main St. in Nashville. Bids must be received by the Nashville Village Clerk by Oct. 13, 1977. All items must be bid seperately. The Village of Nashville has the right to reject any or all bids. Suzanne M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk Festival! FESTIVAL SPECIAL (Friday & Saturday ONLY) TIMEX Watches 20% off All TIMEX Watches in stock (B Simon Pharmacy VJa JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. Ph 852 0845 OPEN: Nashville, Michigan - Emergency Ph.852-9787 9-6 Monday-Friday • 9-1 Saturday Center, Ionia. Everyone welcome. OCTOBER 15 - 4-H - FFA Market Beef Tour, MSU Beef Barn, from 9 - 11:30 am Leave from Extension Office, Hastings, at 7:45 a.m. NOVEMBER 14 - 4-H Council. 7:30 p.m. Serving our country September 27—Navy Seaman Recruit Kenneth D. Croff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L’. Croff of 8990 Spore Highway, Vermontville, has completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week training cycle, he studied general military subjects designed to prepare him for further academic and on-thejob training in one of the Navy’s 85 basic occupational fields. Included in his studies were seamanship, close-order drill, Naval history and first aid. He joined the Navy in June 1977. Action Ads Nashville Oct. 7-8-9 Boxed While here, Envelopes Harvest these 2 sizes Reg. 69* Bargains at 2for’l Kelly's ENROLL NOW for Acrobatic, Tap and Ballet classes. Develope poise, physical coordination and self-confidence. Call 945-4431 Darlene’s Studio of Dance and Acrobatics, Hastings, Mich. (10­ 4)_______________________ EARN $80.00 WEEKLY at home stuffing envelopes. Information: Rush 50 cents and stamped self­ addressed envelope to Financial Miracles, P.O. Box 83, Belmont, Mich. 49306. (10-5) & Snow Son Locksmith. Residential and commercial security consultants. Bonded & certified (517) 852-9455 Nashville for your security. MALEP(K)DLE: 14” white, good with children, reasonable to good home. 852-9880 Nashville. Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St. Nashville • Formerly Makers LG.A. Location ■P■h■a. 8v5w2t-0w7r1iw3 O US : H HM,OU ond? ?aSy - ‘2° Saturday 2 APARTMENT FOR RENT in Nashville. 2 bedrooms living room, dining room, kitchen, security deposit plus $140 per month. Ph. 852-0852 after 5. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE. Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. i tfn) Remember You'll usually find it at.. ‘Kefteq '<$ Variety Store 115-117 N. Main in Nashville Q7A7 �The Mople Volley News Noshvdie Wednesday October 5. 1977 -- Page 4 E.B.I. fund drive short $15,000 of goal With the official conclusion of the E.B.I. Breakthru building fund drive virtually at hand, the Lake Odessa-based rehabilitation facility stands some $15,000 short of its announced $60,000 goal, according to drive chairman State Representative Ernest Nash. Kicked off April 11, 1977, the drive was begun to match federal grants used to purchase ad­ ditional buildings for the ex­ panded number of people and programs at the facility. Starting with a client director who began as the facility’s first employee and now heads a staff of 40. “Through years of in­ stitutionalization, many of our clients came to us unskilled and unable to perform many func­ tions the rest of the population takes for granted,” she said. “Our programs work to break down the barriers and recreate a person who can be productive. While the aim for all clients is to rejoin society in a useful and satisfying role, we know that some will spend their entire working lives in a sheltered working environment.” E.B.I. programs deal not only with helping the client adjust to a work setting, but with basic learning skills such as how to apply for employment and other function. Contributors to the campaign have come from-all levels and have included both individuals and organization, Mrs. Joppie said. Any contribution is welcome and tax deductable, said Rep. Nash, who is extending the conclusion of the drive. More than that, he said, the E.B.I. Continued bottom next col.* population of 6 in 1969, E.B.I. (which stands for Eaton, Barry and Ionia counties) now operates work activity centers, a sheltered workshop, training, evaluation and adjustment programs for more than 150 handicapped clients. Through its programs, E.B.I. helps the handicapped find their way back into society through actual work experience and educational programs. “It’s definitely a whole person type of approach,” according to Shirley Joppie, E.B.I. executive Thank You We of the Nashville Assembly of God would like to thank everyone who helped in the rebuilding of the church. We are proud to be a part of this community, and want to thank all the concerned citizens. A special Thank You to the following people.- Mr. and Mrs. Don Joseph and Carl's Super Market, and everyone who gave money through the store: Mr. Darrell Reid, and Mr. Edgar Smith for the hours that they worked. A thank you to Russ Blakely for the use of his equipment ond a Thank You to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Boise Jr. for the roofing for the roof, and to the many others who expessed well wishes. We pray that God will richly bless each and every person, and that we shall be a blessing to you and to this community. Pastor, Rev. Robert Taylor and congregation We’ve Got Some New Ideas Hair Body Builder For You! .No N visible No iibl film fil on your our hi hair • Not sticky orr stiff About ItToda^ Our staff has just returned from a 3 Day Seminar devoted to showing us the latest techniques in Perms, Highlighting and Haircuts! Call the Professionals Today! Open: Tuesday and Saturday By Mrs. Ava Kroger October dates to remember:... Oct. 3 - Lion’s Club Sightmobile by Congregational Church - Free. Oct. 7 - Maplewood PTO Car­ nival. Oct. 8 - Pancake supper at Bismark Community Hall. Oct. 8 - Congregational rum­ mage and bake sale at the church 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Oct. 12-13 - Methodist rummage and Stanley party at the church. Oct. 15 - Congregational turkey supper. Oct. 15 - Gresham turkey supper. Mrs. Mildred Carter ac­ companied Mrs. Firster on her Washington D.C. trip recently and visited her son and family at Andrews Air Force Base. Mrs. Patty Villanueva has been a patient last week at H.G.B. hospital. Miss Margreta Zemke returned home Monday after surgery last Monday at Pennock Hospital. Mr.. and Mrs.. Dewayne Wright returned last week from a 6 day trip to the N.E. states, including Freshman Football plays first game­ Last Thursday the Maple Valley Freshman football players separated, from the Junior Varsity and traveled to Vestaburg to play the Wolverines. Maple Valley was defeated 14-12, but showed a lot of poise playing against an older and more experienced team. Maple Valley ^touchdowns were scored by Andy Powell and a pass from Todd Gearhart to Brad DeCamp. Powell also lead the team with 15 tackles with DeCamp and Newman Maurer adding 11 tackles, Pat Kersjes 10, and Glenn Godbey and Larry Thomason 8 tackles each. “For our first ball game the young men played well.” says Continued from col. 3 For Your Convenience! COMPLETE LINE OF RK PRODUCTS (Complete hair care services for both sexes. Ph: 948-8767 Vermontville News . ennanents • Fioshnq Hiqhliqhtmd • Fariak Located: Above Birke's Shoe Store HAIRDESIGNERS drive is one of the few where every dollar contributed to worth another four matching money. Individuals and groups in­ terested in more information about E.B.I. Breakthru or who wish to lend their support to the effort are asked to contact Shirley A. Joppie, executive director; E.B.I. Breakthru, Inc., 821 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa. 1-616-374-8888. CHALLENGE SOCKET SETS fo r Coach Ruohoneu, “but first-game jitters erased some of our, execution. These boys have a lot of potential, and a little more desire and dedication could prove them to be winning football players.” The Junior Varsity goes back info action this Thursday at 7 p.m. when the Carson City Eagles will be in town. E. Dean Friths to celebrate 25th— MR. and MRS. E. DEAN FRITH celebrate 25th Wedding An­ niversary. Their children would like to extend an invitation to all the friends and relatives to come join in celebration with them at an Open House on Sunday, Oc­ tober 16, from 2-5 p.m. at their residence at 178 W. 2nd St., Vermontville, Mich. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rf. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. TOOL SALE Challenge n Tr oolls a__r__e__iWa/a ___r_r_a__n ___t_e__d___£ ___ _ILIIFEEE Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Niagara Falls. They report excessive rain with fields flooded and rivers overflowing. Their daughter Debbie has a position at Alcona Community School teaching Home Ec. Recent visitors of Mrs. Elsie Offley include, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Offley of Woodland, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brodeck of Lake Odessa and Mrs. Thelma Lingholm and son of Minneapolis, Minn. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Leta Nagle visited Mrs. Ethel Gaut at Jarvis Acres Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Eava Kalnbach was a visitor of Mrs. Ava Kroger Sunday evening. Mr. Lloyd Hill was taken ill Sunday morning and went to Pennock Hospital via ambulance. A baby girl, Holleigh Ranae, was born to Mr. and Mrs, Jan Benedict on Sept. 18. Correction: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baker’s baby girl, Julie Lynn was bora Aug. 23 instead of Sept. 18. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING II It- Forrest Babcock Charlie Andrus Call... 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They missed on the extra point at­ tempt. Lake O’dessa got their only touchdown in the 2nd quarter, with Vermontville coming back and getting their 2nd touchdown by Terry Hall. Kurt Hartenburg made the extra point. Final score, Vermontville 14-Lake O’dessa 6. Mark Valdick had the most yards gained, with a total of 59. Terry Hall also did some fine ball playing with 55 yards gained, and Kurt Hartenburg had 52 yards Terry Hall led his team with 4 tackles, followed by Mark Valdick, Alan Mater and Lane Brumm with three each. Scott Villaneuva and Scott Flower each had one tackle. Alan Mater did a good job recovering a fumble. The 5th and 6th Grade team won over Lake O’dessa 8-6, with Steve Joppie catching a pass thrown by Scott Everett and running for the touchdown in the 3rd quarter. Jeff Starring caught a pass from Everett, making the tg& AAs *<tS *<\ \tS ::W<? sW<? W<? »' ^v v■***1* v WWi111 Trophies presented to Maple Valley Mens softball league coaches pbjtfV H* *«»«&} iWt Trophies were awarded to all nine mens' teams participating in the Maple Valley Softball League. Front row left to right are Bill Allen, coach of Nashville VFW and Dad’s Post, first place; Marsh Kidder, VFW; Dave Halsey, Bad News Coach, second place; Pete Benton, Bad News; Jim Catcher, manager of South End Food and Beverage, second place; Frank Spidel, South End; Linden (Heavy) Aspinall, South End. Back row left to right, Ed Goris representing Gary Goris of Trumble's Agency, third place; Richard Varney, coach of Smitty's Sport Shop, third place; Dennis Lamie, league president accepting the trophy for coach Steve Herman of Carl's Market, third place; Dan McDiarmid, coach of Randall Lumber Company, fourth place; Tom Frith, of E.W. Bliss accepting for coach Cliff Carter, fifth place; Richard Formaz, manager of Citizens Elevator, sixth place. (Maple Volley News Photo) 111J "w W ’’OpfflHwttSrt j lifeli,(ms|i retail in rt Vemwitville,M "SJS I—— mi nil rim irt USE DIRECTOR! me)'. UMESTONE4WI atm lit otbe ilatl ilite fc, ssa. Continued from col. 2 L tackles, Ken Hansbarger had 7 tackles. Bo Erwin, who may be the most under-rated player on the team, added five tackles as a defensive end, and played his fourth outstanding game of the season. Next week the Lions travel to Carson City to play the Eagles. Game time is 7:30 p.m. (DeliveredondSpreri M • DtMjefe • taW DARRELLHAO H.1IWH> ST.Cffll MfflW®' (EV.lKMAft ftaieW Lions dump Vestaburg 34-0 The Maple Valley offensive Line consisting of: Seniors Bo Erwin, Scott Decker, and Tim Burd; and Juniors Kevin Kilpatrick and Andy Joostburns opened huge holes in the Defensive Line as Mike Hamilton ran wild for 233 yards and three touchdowns last Friday. Hamilton opened the scoring in the first period when he went 53 yards for his first touchdown. Jim Horn followed that up with a one yard touchdown in the second period. Pendall kicked the extra point to give the Lions a 13-0 halftime lead. Hamilton came back with an eleven yard touchdown in the third period and followed that up with a 98 yard jaunt in the final quarter, a new school record for a running play from the line of scrimmage. Jim Horn ran the last touchdown in from one yard out and Pendall completed a perfect right kicking as he booted 4 of 4 extra point tries. Robin also connected on a 22 yard field goal, but it was nullified by a Penalty. Maple Valley had a total of 351 yards rushing led by Hamilton’s 233 yards followed by Jim Horn with 65 yards, David Wells with 27 yards, Chuck Reid with 16 yards and Quentin Ward with 10 yards. Horn connected on 2 of eleven passes for 8 yards. Defensively, the Lions were led by Scott Decker, a middle linebacker who had eleven extra point. Scott Everett led in yards gained with 35, passes competed for 23 yards. Jeff Starring and Steve Joppie. Marty Martin had four yards gained and Steve Joppie with three. Scott Everett, Jim Harshman, and Marty Martin each recovered fumbles for their team. Robbie Franks did a terrific job in defense with six tackles. Chris Barton, Eric Brown, Benjie Morris and Marty Martin each had four tackles. Jim Harshman and Jeff Starring had three and Burt Cousins had two tackles. Scott Whitmore, David Brand and Steve Gardner all did a fine job of playing. The next game will be Saturday night, Oct. 8, against Woodland, on Vermontville’s field. Golf team wins their first match­ on Monday the Maple Valley golf team lost to Carson City 195 to 162. Medalist winners against Carson City were Brad Mateer and Stu Trumble. Brad and Stu both shot 44. On Wednesday Maple Valley won their first golf match of the season by defeating Vestaburg 178 to 185. The medalist award was shared by Brad Mateer and Chris Beebe. Brad and Chris shot 39. On Thursday the MV team placed seventh in the T.C.A.A. meet which was played at the Saskatoon Golf Club. The Maple Valley team score was 404. The meet was won by Montabella with a score of 325. Maple Valley’s leader in the meet was Brad Mateer who shot an 86. Let Us Recycle Your Money Continued column 4- IMS® Ho^y*T otJpjn.^9*! Glamourama Presented by... ★ Tuesday, October 11,1977 ★ phone#* The Latest in... Facial Looks for the Fall Awards Night - High Sales Hostess - Gifts Fuller Street School, M-79, Nashville 7:30 P.M. ★ Wednesday, Oct. 12,1977 ★ WE TURN YOUR SAVINGS INTO LOANS THAT ENABLE PEOPLE TO BUY, BUILD OR IMPROVE A HOME AND THAT CREATES BUSINESS ACTIVITY, MAKES JOBS FOR THOSE IN THE BUILDING TRADES. HOME APPLIANCE AND REAL ESTATE FIELD. AND WHEN YOUR MONEY HAS SERVED ITS PURPOSE, IT RETURNS TO OUR ASSOCIATION, READY TO GO TO WORK AGAIN TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITY A MORE ATTRACTIVE PLACE IN WHICH TO LIVE AND RAISE A FAMILY. Skin Care Class Lakewood High School — 8:00 A.M. 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JoeAnn Nehmer, Eaton County health-related fields and direct March of Dimes Chairman says, services to those individuals in “spirits were high leaving the community. The Capitol Bennett Park in Charlotte”. Chapter also contributes to state Leading the way and finishing and national programs aimed at first was Vermontville’s Allen the prevention of birth defects, Gardner, completing the 50 miles including research grants at Michigan State University and in 2's hours. Other riders who participated Michigan State University from the Maple Valley area who Genetics Clinic. Thanks also goes to Mr. & Mrs. completed the 50 miles were: Joyce Barnhart, Gerald James Samann, .Mrs. Linda Dankenbring, Denice Gardner, Ramey, Keith Billingslee, Mr. & Randy Joostberns, Micheal Mrs. Elmer Adams, Bonnie Judd, Mahar. Lois Myers, Kermit and from the Parents Without Ramey, Timothy Ramey, Partners group from Charlotte, Carleen Samann, and Terry Betty Wilkinson and Pat Brown for their volunteer help. Samann. Pledges from the Bikeathon October 7,8 and 9 Nashville, Michigan (North of Battle Creek and East of Hastings on M-66) ★ Carnival ★ Dance ★ Parade ★ Contests ★ Ox Roast and much more! Schedule of Events: Friday’s Events (October 7th) * Carnival Rides • All Weekend! O * Bake Sale Outdoors & Travel • Senior Citizens Bazaar • 9-5 at the Nashville Masonic Temple by E. L. “Buck” Rogers 40$®^ Saturday Contests (October sth) ^^jfj^XjJudging at 10 a.m.] • 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes for.. • • • • Contest All entrys must be at Bob’s Hardware k Friday, October 7 between 3-5 p.m. Best Ear of Field Corn Biggest Pumpkin Best Squash Best Floral Arrangement KV 4 (Professionals not eligible) • 1st and 2nd Prizes for... • Wheat • Oats • Navy Beans • Soy Beans ★ Parade (11 a.m.) • Bands, Floats, Queens, etc. • Featuring the Scottish Bagpipe Band ★ Ox Roast (11:30 A.M.) ★ Pony Pulling Contest (i :oo p.m.) ★ Women's Tug-O-War (4 p.m.) • Over Quaker Brook '★ Kiddies Penny Carnival & • All Day • Nashville Masonic Temple ★ Dance (8 p.m.) • Nashville Fire Barn Phone 945-9554 for ACTION WANT-ADS “Rick Rodriguez Band” • Beer and Mixes to be be sold ★ Ticket prices: $2.50 Each $4.00 Couple ★ Library Book Sale (ah Sunday Contests Day) (October 9th) ★ Bike Race at Noon at 1 p.m. 7? (For all Ages!) 5 I recefved a letter from a kid the other day who asked, “What is a bass?” What is a bass? The question was so rediculous that I almost threw his letter into a waste basket. But, the more I got to thinking about the subject, the more intrigued I became with the implications of this question. And, I would like to answer it as best I can. First of all, the largemouth is our most popular gamefish. It is found in all of our 50 states and grows to a respectable 20 pounds or more. Research indicates that the bass is one of the most in­ telligent of fresh-water fishes. Bass can communicate with each other and perhaps with other aquatic creatures. They can learn, and, with certain limitations, remember things. Bass have a voracious appetite. And a temper. They appreciate body comforts, lead a reasonable sex life, and will not expend an ounce iqore energy to achieve an objective than they absolutely have to. Bass'have good vision and are not color blind. They can dif­ ferentiate lure color at depths of 10 feet or more, depending on available light and clarity of the water. If the water is calm, they can also see a man walking on the bank or standing up in a boat. Hearing, smell, and taste senses are better developed than ours, but primarily they are sight hunters, like a lion or leopard. In contrast, a catfish might be compared to a hound, which depends on his nose to follow a trail. Water temperature is as essential to a bass’s comfort as air temperature is to ours, and their preference is remarkably similar. A bass is most com­ fortable in water ranging from 68 to 75 degrees; that climate agrees with me, too. Environment has an effect on bass behavior, just as it does with us. As a result, a bass living in a murky Texas impoundment is a different fish from one living in a clear Ozark stream or in a shallow Florida lake. A bass has a voracious appetite and spends most of its waking hours looking for food. A bass can go several days without food, but to grow and prosper it needs to consume three percent of its body weight per day. Translated into bass vittles, this adds up to two dozen minnows or crawfish daily. It also has been proven that all bass are not the same, regardless of their environment. Each has individual traits. One bass may throw a lure and remember the experience for two seasons. Another bass, identified by a tag, has been caught and released a dozen times in one year and keeps coming back for more. Continued on next page • S1.00 Entry Fee • Motored bikes not allowed •?For more information call Tom Oleson: (517) 852-9023 ★ Canoe Race at 3 p.m. • s3.00 Entry Fee • For more information call... Denny Smith (517) 852-1801 s&ml Make sure your hair holds its shape even in breezy, autumn weather! Come in for a perm or have a casual haircut and blow-dry style Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 N. Main—Nashville Phone:852-9107 OPEN: Tuesday thru Saturday Closed Monday �TheMople Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday October 5: 1977 - Page 7 A weekly report from: Senator 292^94 A recent article, which appeared in the “Detroit Free Press”, prompted me to write a letter to the editor of thatt newspaper in response to the misleading information the article contained. . I would like to devote my column this week to sharing my letter with my constituents in the 30th District: : i illness Dear Editor of the Detroit Free Press: It seems to me the “Detroit Free Press” is continuing to engage in a deliberate attempt to mislead and frighten the public concerning the dangers of PBB to the general consumer. A recent article states that an FDA study shows that “small” doses caused serious physical damage in dogs. The text of the article, however, show the doses used were massive compared to recent general population ex­ posures in Michigan. Doses of four milligrams-perkilogram (mpk) of food fed to the dogs translate to four parts-permillion (ppm) in the entire food supply. The first maximum set by the FDA was one ppm in the animal fat. In other words, a person eating a diet consisting of 10 percent animal fat, all of which came from cows contaminated at the maximum allowable level, would receive a daily dose only about one-fortieth that of the test dogs. The maximum was reduced to .3 ppm on November 5, 1974, and then recently to .02 ppm. A quick calculation tells me a 150-pound person would have to continually eat all the* fat from about 10 cows weighing 1000 pounds per day contaminated at the .02 level to reach this dog dose. There has never been any doubt that large doses cause reporter is either unable to Continued from page 6 Col 5 Outdoors and Travel- Some bass jump when hooked. Some won’t. Some may be at­ tracted by a particular color. Others are repelled by it. Have I answered the question? I think not. Trying to determine who and what a bass is will keep millions of anglers busy for years to come. That’s what makes fishing so interesting. ACTION-ADS KEYS FOUND: Ring of keys found on Kellogg School playground. Phone 852-9794 Nashville. LOST-CLOWN SUIT: polka dot with large red pockets. Please call 852-9683 Nashville. in all species. Some people, most likely farmers, ate large doses in 1973 and 1974. Since tthen the question has been what level is dangerous and is there a dosage response so we can set a safe level. While I have not seen the FDA study from the “Detroit Free Press” report, it appears it may offer reassurance about levels of public exposure since 1974. The convert miiligrams-per-kilogram on a whole diet basis to parts-permillion in a comparable human diet or is deliberately misleading the public. Sincerely, RICHARD J. ALLEN State Senator Vermontville Methodist celebrate their centennial Sunday was a memorable day for the Methodist Church in Vermontville celebrating 100 years since it was moved from the country to the village square. A large attendance at the mor­ ning service included many former members and friends from Albion, Spring Arbor, Jackson, Hillsdale, Adrian, Eaton Rapids, Caledonia, Charlotte, Hastings, Eagle, Lake Odessa, Saranac, Lake of the Pines, Waldron and Dumas Texas. Dr. John Dawson, President of Adrian College, gave an inspiring sermon and a busload of choir members from Eaton Rapids United Methodist Church in lovely blue uniforms presented three vocal numbers, directed by Mrs. Jan McRee. Guest organist and pianist were Mrs. Margaret Powers Baker of Charlotte and her sister Mrs. Virginia Powers Rodgers of Caledonia. Several floral arrangements were provided by friends including one especially large one of mums from. our sister church, the Congregational. About 150 persons partook of Farm — Home — Lake Property ^POLL REALTY 945-4626 or 945-4627 1633 South Hanover, M-37 the potluck dinner at the Taber and son John from Maplewood School where the Hillsdale, Rev. and Mrs. Jackson tables were beautifully decorated from Albion, and a former in fall colors. A surprise feature pastor’s wife, Mrs. Kay Wight­ at the dinner was a large 3 tier man Hicks from Spring Arbor decorated cake with a small and her daughter Donnalee and lighted church on the top made by family from Jackson. our cake specialist, Mrs. Serena Lovely memorial booklets were Goodenough. printed by Appletree Press, at The afternoon service at 2:30 Rushville, Illinois, by a former emphasized the improvements to pastor, David Haney. the church and rededication of Much credit is due our chair­ the buildings. Lovely music was person, Mrs. Dora Nisse and her provided by Miss Vicki Lewis and committees and the church Mr. Sim Clements of Charlotte. historian, Mrs. Helen Todd. Former pastors who attended were Rev. and Mrs. Marcius Bake and Yard Sale! Saturday, October 8 9a.m. to 3p.m. First Congregational Church Vermontville, Michigan NEW LISTINGS 616. 34 ACRES,* CHARLTON PARK RD. With Highbank Creek flowing through property. Contract terms at $19,500. 617. 10 ACRE SITES on beautifuT Thornapple River. Wooded frontage. Contract terms. 618. FULLER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION - Nashville - Eight improved lots. Priced from $2,100. to $2,790. each. COUNTRY HOMES Hastings, Mich. HASTINGS OFFICE Larry Poll......................... 945-4626 or 9454627 Leon Casey, Sales associate and Auctioneer........... MAPLE VALLEY PROPERTIES 227 N. Main St., M-66 852-9250 Lloyd Priddy ..................................... Nashville 852-9331 601. WELLMAN RD. AND E. STATE RD. - 5 Acres lot. 220' x 204. 4100 FARRELS RD., WOODLAND. NEWER RANCHER with walkout basement. 2 kitchens, 2 baths, family room with fireplace. Includes all appliances. 18% borders Little Thornapple River. 990’. $4,900. - 10% down, balance on contract. Hastings Schools. 205. 2700 SHULTZ RD., HASTINGS. 2 ACRES with 28 x44' BUILDING SITES AND VACANT ACREAGE 6p2. BACHMAN RD.-5 Acres completely wooded . $5,900. BACHMAN RD. -10 Acres, rolling, some trees $9,900. rancher and 24 x28’ garage. Walkout basement. Large fruitwood kitchen has built-in appliances. Contract terms with 10% down. Hastings Schools. 206. 7385 ASSYRIA RD. NASHVILLE. Large 2 Story 5 bed 604. THORNAPPLE RIVER RD. AND M-66 - 3 lots 250' x 233 room home on 2 Acres. New oil furnace - blown in insulation. Priced to sell. Assumable contract terms. each. Total price $6,500. or $2,950. each. 15% down. Maple Valley Schools. 605. RIDGEWOOD HILLS - 27 restricted lots. Priced Lcom $2,950. to $5,950. Contract terms with 20% down. Delton Schools. 610. DELTON SCHOOLS -10% down - contract terms. 12% Acres, Orchard Rd. frontage....................... $11,250. 5 Acres, Eddy Rd., Wooded frontage..................... 7,500. 7 Acres, Eddy Rd., Wooded frontage..................... 8,500. 15% Acres, Pifer Rd., half wooded....................... 12,400. 20 Acres, Pifer Rd., half wooded........................... 16,000. 5 Acres, Pifer Rd., Mostly wooded....................... $7,500. 5 Acres, Banfield Rd., Many trees........................... 7,500. 10 Acres, Banfield Rd., Many trees...................... 12,000. 207. 2898 HEATH RD., HASTINGS. LARGE 2 STORY NEWER HOME. 1 Acre lot. Completely carpeted. Has fireplace, vinyl siding and soffit. Storage sheds and garage. 611. CENTER RD., HASTINGS SCHOOLS. 5 to 35 Acres with 1ST ANNUAL REUNION of the Rufus Wiser Family was held Sunday, September 18, at the Lake O’dessa Community Center. Sixty people attended. 24'x32' storage building. 6 Acres wooded. Small orchard, rest tillable. Total Price $17,500. with 10% down. 612. BROGAN RD., 57 Acres - Large (nature woods, cedar creek, rolling, very private. Contract terms. Hastings Schools. POTATOES NO. 1: 50 lb. bag $3.35; 20 lb. bag $1.40. Potatoes will be at Farmers Gas & Oil in Nashville. (tfn) 613. EAST STATE RD., 20 to 150 Acres. Large woods. BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726-0129. 614. FRONTAGE ON OSBORNE RD. AND BARBER RD., 20 to 60 Acres. Little Thornapple River runs through center of property. Contract terms. Lakewood Schot>ls. Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads Contract terms. Hastings Schools. 208.11205 BOWEN MILL RD., MIDDLEVILLE. NEW LISTING 615. MIXER RD., 20 to 47 Acres. Has well and septic system. Rolling, many trees. - Large rancher on 2 acre wooded lot. Across from state game area. First time available. Immediate possession. �The Maple Volley News. Nashville.(Wpdne$day _QctQh.er 5., I9ZX •; Pac|e 8 . The Maple Valley High School Marching Band stand at parade rest as they wait to have Main Street blocked off for the Homecoming Parade. The Maple Valley Junior High band marches through the rain during the Homecoming Parade. Homecoming ‘77 Despite the cold, rainy weather • Friday evening, the Maple Valley Homecoming was a complete success...topped off by an exciting 34-0 football victory over Vestaburg. Chosen as the 1977 Maple Valley Homecoming Queen was Kathy Dixson. Chuck Reid was named king. Debby Laurie and David Wells were chosen Princess and Prince. On the Queen's Court were Kathy Garvey and Denise Fassett, Pete Benton and Kirby Wilmore made up the King's Court. On the Prince and Princess Court were Brenda Browne, Diane Wells, Tony Joostberns and Brad DeCamp. In the float competition the juniors won first place, seniors, second; sophomores, third; and freshmen, fourth. Included in the traditional homecoming ceremonies was the bonfire and snake-dance Thursday evening. In the Powder-Puff football game Tuesday night the junior and senior girls battled to a 6-6 deadlock. The juniors won the tug-o-war and the capture the flag contests earlier in the week. The freshmen won the "Pack the bug" contest. We are regretful to say, that due to the heavy rains,, camera malfunctions occured Friday night resulting in poor quality photos of the Homecoming Parade and unprintable negatives of the halftime ceremonies at the football field. Mike Hamilton (21) carried the ball for over 230 yards Friday night, including a school record 98-yard run, enroute to Maple Valley's 34-0 drenching of Vestaburg in the rain. Home Heating Bills ‘Burn You Up?’ Burn Wood Instead! The Johnson Energy Saver adapt to your gas or oil furnace. Thermostatically controlled blower provides heat to your rooms through existing heat ducts. A supple­ mental or independent heating system. Contact: Leon VanMiddlesworth y8yete»8,lac Hildred Peabody...honored as 1977 Homecoming Grand Marshal. Climax, Michigan WWnNmiim C iiiWilMnIi StlJfr PANCAKE & SAUSAGE SUP­ PER, Oct. 8, 5-8 p.m. at the Bismark Community House on Bismark Hwy, Vermontville. All the pancakes you can eat. 100 percent pure maple syrup. Donation: adults $2, children $1. NOTICE: Nashville Site Senior Citizens, Masonic Hall, Oct. 7 Bake Sale & Bazaar. Time changed to 1:30 p.m. until? Proceeds to go for site projects. We would like donations for bake sale and or bazaar. Will pick up also. Call 852-0813 or 852-9255. All notices should De delivered to Carl's by Wednesday evening in ordei to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. fcwvIlW I W* See the... MASSEY-FERGUSON CHISEL MULCHER at Our Place. 1| Carl's Market i! Bring this ad to— (Nashville Store Only) if receive ONE loaf of II SUNBEAM 20-oz. BRE loaf per family St. Cyril Alter Society is sponsoring a Stanley Party October 5 at 7:30 p.m., Parish Hall. stDaRTan stones Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p. m. The MF Chisel Mulcher, with 20" disc coulter blades provides even more effective tillage with your MF 129 Chisel Plow. It means savings in time and money and better erosion control. See it today at... Bellevue Equipment Co. 203 W. Capital Ave., Bellevue, Mich. Call...(616) 763-3246 MF Massey Ferguson �Thb MajSle Valley Nev/s NaShvillb;:Wbdnesday October 5 '1^7} ■ Page 9 ' Crop harvest halted! Rain, drizzle, and clouds prevailed over Michigan last week preventing fields from drying and halting most har­ vesting activity, according to the Michigan Crop Reporting Ser­ vice. Well-drained fields became soft, while already “too wet” fields became impassible. Corn silage, dry bean and potato harvests were almost at a standstill. Indian summer weather (warm-dry) is needed very soon to allow crop harvest to resume. The quality of dry beans, potatoes and corn is deteriorating. Limited activity last week included fence repair, storage preparation, silo filling, and manure hauling. The wet weather almost eliminated fieldwork as less than two days were suitable. In some areas, no field activity existed for the week ending September 24; one Michigan farmer commented, “The drought is over.” CORN: Corn for grain needs dry weather to lower the moisture content before farmers can begin picking in earnest. About 45 percent of the corn in the field is mature and safe from frost, compared to last year’s 30 percent and a normal of one-third mature. Ears in the field look good, however, some early harvested ears were small and short-kerneled due to lack of rain at pollinating time. Excess moisture is causing some moulding. Silage chopping made a little headway with 45 percent of the crop in the silo. SMALL GRAINS: Winter wheat planting progressed slightly to 15 percent, which is below the normal pace of 28 percent. Some of the early ground plowed for planting has turned green with grass. It will have to be disked before seeding MEMBER Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. to control quack grass. Drier soils are needed to allow growers to resume planting. DRY BEANS AND SOYBEANS: The dry bean crop is looking bleak. Bean pods touching the ground are lost. There are reports of Navy beans turning black in the fields. There will be extensive “pick-out” when dry bean harvesting resumes. The well-drained fields are showing the least damage. The rain and muddy fields prevented any harvesting last week. Still only 15 percent of the crop is harvested, compared to last year’s 68 percent and a normal of 55 percent. “Soybeans are looking good considering everything,” ac­ cording to a Montcalm County farmer. About 15 percent of the crop is mature versus last year’s 19 percent and a normal average of 13 percent. POTATOES AND SUGAR­ BEETS: Potato growers are digging what they can from each field. “Crawler tractors” are being used to pull wagons and harvesters to avoid getting stuck and to allow harvesting of as much of the field as possible. Digging is at a standstill in the Upper Peninsula. Sugarbeet growers are waiting for drier weather before they begin digging. HAY AND PASTURE: Some hay that was cut, but unable to be baled, has spoiled in the fields. Hay being harvested is being green chopped to fill silos or fed directly to cattle. Dairy farmers are concerned about feeding this green chop because of the danger of bloating. Ninety-five percent of the pastures are considered in average or above average con­ dition across the State. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES: Apple picking continued, though slowed by the rainy weather. Some apples are becoming soft and very easily bruised and are being sent to juice processors. McIntosh harvest is ahead of normal with 70 percent picked. The picking of Jonathans, Red Delicious and other apples is 30 percent completed. Grapes are ripening better than usual with half the harvest complete versus last year’s 20 percent harvested and a normal of 50 percent. There are some reports of grapes splitting. Vegetable harvesting was at a virtual stop due to wet fields and weather. Quality is not im­ proving. 8-State Museum conference to tour Charlton Park on Friday— HASTINGS-Museum profes­ sionals from eight states are gathering in Grand Rapids this week for the annual conference and the fiftieth anniversary of the Midwest Museums Conference. Culminating the four-day con­ ference, the participants will journey to Barry County’s Charlton Park Village & Museum on Friday. The Midwest Museums Con­ ference dates back to a 1927 meeting at Battle Crrek, which resulted in the formation of the Michigan-Indiana Museums Association. Since that time, eight states have affiliated. Besides Michigan, they include: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Missouri. The conference, headquartered at the Pantlind Hotel, opened Tuesday morning. Future ob­ jectives, energy management ACTION-ADS WOULD LIKE an elderly lady to live with me, room, board, and small wages furnished. Ph. 726­ 0384 Vermontville. (10-14) and public relations development are some of the topics to come before the conference. Other programs include security, fund raising, protection of collections, volunteer training and audio visual possibilities. The keynote address, “The Importance of Museums to Communities,” will be delivered Wednesday morning by Louise W. Wiener, Special Assistant for Cultural Affairs, U.S. Depart­ ment of Commerce, Washington, DC. While in Grand Rapids, con­ ference participants will visit host museums, the Grand Rapids Public Museum and the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Tours are scheduled to view the city’s ar­ chitecture and sculpture. Friday afternoon, the con­ ference shifts to Charlton Park where visitors will tour the park and observe some craft demonstrations. A late afternoon reception will be hosted by the Michigan Museums Conference at the Park. Following the reception, the group will travel to the Nashville V.F.W. Hall where entertainment will be provided by “The Clan MacNeil”. The The group group of bagpipers, drummers drummers and dancers will present a program about Scottish customs in America. After dinner in Nash­ ville, conference participants will return to Grand Rapids. UNITED FUND DRIVE BEGINSThe United Fund drive begins in Nashville October 5 to October 22. Residents here will be visited by solicitors for this fund. We contribute to the Michigan United Way which includes the following agencies: Salvation Army, Nashville Boy Scouts, Nashville Cub Scouts, Little League Baseball, Nashville Christmas Baskets, Campfire and Bluebirds, Nashville Loan Closet, Family and Children Service, Barry County Mental Health Service, Grand Valley Council of America, United Way of Michigan and other agencies if specially designated. Please be generous with your donations and help us reach our goal. G&WSALES MAKES A SPECIAL OFFER TO YOU ON JOHN DEERE TRACTORS, 40,50,60,70 HP... WAIVER OF FINANCE CHARGES THROUGH MARCH 1,1978 Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads We care about you Where to hold funeral services is a matter which must be decided by the fam­ ily. If services are to be held in a church, be advised that we are familiar with the procedures and rituals of the various denominations and are equipped to serve in any church designated. Order one of these John Deere Tractors now. Put it to work for you right now. And not a penny of finance charges will be imposed until March 1, 1978. This special offer applies to your choice from four of the finest all-round farm tractors ever built by John Deere: 40-hp 2040, 50-hp 2240, 60-hp 2440, or 70-hp 2640. Look at all you get as standard equipment: diesel engine, 8-speed transmission, draft-sensing hitch, planetary final drives, power steering, hydraulic disk brakes, "live PTO, diff lock, and more. Stop by soon for details. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 to 5:30 / Sat. 7:30 to 4 p.m. funeral homes II Nashville — Vermontville ****&•Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 G.W Sales LAKE ODESSA. MICHIGAN Phone 616-374-8835 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday October 5. 1977 -- Page 10 National 4H Week Oct. 2-8,1977 OCTOBERS, 1977 Community Building Sponsored By Barry County Holstein Association Refreshments and Mix Furnished Phone 945-5946 Winners of the Maple Valley Mens final tournament of the 1977 softball season were Bad News, first place; South End Food and Beverage, second place; and Trumble Agency, third place. The surprise of the tournament was Randall Lumber Company, which finished fourth. In photo Maple Valley Softball League president Dennis Lamie (back row) congratulates the winning coaches, left to right, Ed Goris, Trumble's, accepting for coach Gary Goris; Dave Halsey, Bad News; and Jim Cutcher, South End. "We wish to thank all the fans, sponsors, and Maple Valley Schools for all the fine support they gave us this past season," said league president Dennis Lamie. (Maple Valley News Photo) $8.00... In Advance $10.00...Couple Hastings Softball Tourney winners Public Invited B.Y.O.B. In Memory Auto Service Center Mo&H • • • • • • • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS MAJOR OVERHAULS Expectant Parent classes! ELECTRICAL WORK BODY & BUMP SERVICE TUNE-UPS ■ MUFFLERS BRAKES - GASOLINE In loving memory of our son, brother and father, Eddie Ray Purchis, who went to his place of rest October 13, 1976. Death comes in many ways, each have their turn, we ask the reason why? Only God knows. Your memories are with us everyday, never shall his memory fade, until the Lord takes us to your resting place. Deeply loved, sadly missed, never forgotten. Mom, Dad and Family Use your Mobil Credit Card or Mich. Bank Americard QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 It’s important for expectant mothers to know about how to take care of themselves and their baby. Expectant fathers need to know too!! There will be classes on (1) Human Reproduction & Pre­ Natal Care; (2) Nutrition; (3) Labor & Delivery; (4) Hospital Tour; (5) Infant Care. Classes will be held each Wednesday, from October 5 through November 2, at Pennock Hospital Cafeteria, Hastings, Michigan. Hours are 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For information, call the BARRY-EATON DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT, 208 W. Court, Hastings, 945-9516. SAME TRACTORS (pronounced Sah-Me) 2 and 4-Wheel Drive Models • • • • • • • • • • • • • Air-cooled, direct-injection diesel engines Available in the 32 to 115 PTO Hp range Standardized parts for 2-3-4-5-6 cylinder models North American parts distribution center located in Wisconsin 2-Year or 3,000 hour warranty Planetary drive (front & rear on 4 WD Models) Wet disc brakes Power steering 3-Point linkage with stabilizers Over-lapping gear ranges 4-Wheel drive is integrally designed . (It is not an attachment) Does not "free-wheel” when going down an Incline (Especially important when,you have a load) And there's more Your Local and Area Dealer is... Bellevue Equipment Co. 203 W. Capital Ave., in BELLEVUE — Call...(616) 763-3246 M.V. Cross Country continues winning ways The Maple Valley Cross Country team enjoyed continued success last week defeating league rival Portland at home on Thursday. The final score was Maple Valley 24, Portland 34. All nine Lion runners finished ahead of Portland’s fifth runner. The Lion runners competed against themselves in an intra­ squad meet last week. Senior Gary Gabrick won the annual intra-squad race-having his fastest home course time. On Saturday the Lion harriers competed in the Wayland In­ vitational finishing sixth out of twelve teams. Doug Halsey STARTLING! wwnW Purina STARTENA earned a medal for his 10th place finish. Two junior high runners, Randy Beauchnau and Dan Halsey, competed in the junior high race. Randy finished 6th and Dan was 8th. Daye McGinely is the Lion runner of the week. Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads New “FASTART” Purina Calf Startena: ■ Feed it free-choice from 4 days through 2 months of age. ■ Helps calves grow up to 13-15% bigger at 60 days. B True growth and development, not fattening. ■ Helps keep calves alive and looking good. ..Gives calves a FASTART at the most critical time of their lives. Helps them grow up to 13-15% FASTER. NEW formula Purina FASTART Calf Startena Helps Get Them Gro wing... FASTER. B Helps improve feed efficiency. B Excellent palatability indicated by increase in feed intake. B Helps lower cost per pound of gain. B Improved growth rate during calf starter period helps heifers calve at desirableoge of 24 months, weigh 1200 pounds after calving. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday October 5 1977 - Page 11 Green’s Drapery Shop HAZEL GREEN — INTERIOR DECOR'ATOk TONY’S PIZZA TONY ZANNELLA — OWNER Don't let anyone kid you about who has the best pizza in town. People around these parts know from experience that the best pizza is served by the TONY’S PIZZA, located at 634 West Lawrence in Charlotte, phone 543-5721. Through the use of their guarded recipes and finest quality ingredients this pizza parlor offers this area authentic old world pizza in many delicious flavors that you can either eat here in the quaint atmosphere or take out to go. The management here has made it a point to hire people he can trust to give you friendly service and the prices are very reasonable. The pizza is piled high with imported and domestic cheese and topped with your choice of scrumptious ingredients. Why don't you drop in this evening for an outstanding pizza and your favorite beverage? For delicious pizza you'll return for again and again, the Editors of this 1977 Review heartily suggest the TONY'S PIZZA. We compliment them for their fine food and friendly service. THE CLOCK RESTAURANT DAVID VALADE — OWNER "Open 24 Hours A Day" When the people of this area sit back and relax in comfortable friendly surroundings to enjoy a mouth-watering, taste-tempting dinner, they are probably sitting in the pleasant surroundings of THE CLOCK RESTAURANT located at 504 Lansing Road in Charlotte, phone 543-7070. This well known 24-hour restaurant is known in this area as the finest to obtain a delicious meal prepared exactly the way you want it, and served with all the trimmings. Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner that you want, they always have something on their extensive menu that will appeal to your palate. Drop in today for coffee, a snack, or a meal and see what we mean! When the owner here decided to open, he had one primary goal in mind, and that was to offer the people of this area the finest food, served among friendly people in the pleasant atmosphere, ana always with the best service in town. The fact that he has achieved just exactly that is evidenced by the ever-returning number of people that have made THE CLOCK RESTAURANT their place to dine. The editing staff of this 1977 Review would like to take this opportunity to recommend THE CLOCK RESTAURANT to all of our readers. Jay Lea Builder JAY LEA — OWNER Homes that are built are not made with tangibles alone; there's a whole lot of pride and quality mixed in with the wood and the cement. Homes built this way will give you much more than just shelter...they'll give you a whole new sensation of Living...Freedom..Security...You see, at JAY LEA BUILDER, they build homes for Great Americans... One's Like You! Call JAY LEA BUILDER today at 543-2772, or stop in at their office at 404 4th for details and estimates on how you can make your dream home become a reality. We, the editors of this 1977 Review recommend to our readers that they see the experts at JAY LEA BUILDER for their next home. We also thank the JAY LEA BUILDER for doing their part in helping to continue the growth and development of this area by building homes for Great Americans...ONE'S LIKE YOU! Carter’s IGA Foodlines GERALD MOGG — MANAGER There are quite a few grocery stores in this area, but what makes one stand out above all the others? It's the extra friendly service and fair prices at CARTER'S IGA FOODLINERS located at 225 South Washington in Charlotte, phone 543-3670. This is headquarters for people who want to keep their food bill at the lowest possible figure and still eat like a king. No matter what you may need, tender meats, canned goods, dairy products, picnic supplies, orr kitchen utensils , they have it here. Due to their large volume of business and intelligent buying practices they are able to provide you with large selections of groceries, vegetables, and USDA inspected meats at lower prices. CARTER'S IGA FOODLINERS has an able and efficient management, whose job is serving you, and they are glad to do it. \ They see that their stock is complete at all times with food supplies that every housewife asks for. We, the editors, of this 1977 Review would like to bring this friendly, w ell-managed grocery store to the attention of all our many readers. Be sure and stop in soon. Ramont's Body Shop The personnel at Ramont's Body Shop are specialists in body and fender work as well as auto painting. The place to have your car body rebuilt or painted is at Ramont's Body Shop, located ~at 109 W. Jeffer­ son in Dimondale. Phone 646­ 6187. Ken Ramont, the owner of this firm, fully understands auto body and fender repair work. Whether it is a small or a large job, you will receive the same courteous treatment and professional workmanship. This is one of the best known auto body repair shops in this section because of its excellent workmanship and service. Most insurance policies now permit you to choose the repair shop you like best. Select Ramont's Body Shop to do your work. Their body work is well as auto painting is among the best done in this section. They have the "know how" that puts their work in a class by itself. The narrators of this 1977 Review recommend you see Ramont's Body Shop for all work of this type. Custom designed from the fabric of your choice to fit your windows exactly! That's the way draperies are made at Green's Drapery Shop in (downtown) Dimondale at 117 N. Bridge, where every set of beautiful drapes are "designed originals" especially for you! They have been serving Ingham and Eaton Counties since 1947, now celebrating their 20 years. Phone 646-0232 and courteous, friendly personnel will be happy to come to your home and show you the latest samples of fine fabrics of all types. Their experience in interior decorating can help you choose the style and fabric which will best complement your interior design. Once you have made your selection, their skilled craftsmen will construct your drapes to the exact measurements of your windows. Also Green's Drapery Shop features custom made slipcovers, bedspread ensembles, upholstering, wallpaper, and carpeting. They are truly your "one stop" interior decorator service. Green's Drapery Shop's work can be viewed in many of the better homes and office buildings throughout the area, and they'll be proud to show you their distinguished referral list. The authors of this 1977 Review suggest that you contact them when you're in the market for the best in custom draperies or anything else in the interior decorating line. Lowe Bros. & Dad Distributors of reliable L. P. gas, the LOWE BROS. & DAD has won the admiration and respect of the area trade territory. This firm is one of the leaders of its kind in this district and has built its reputation upon service, satisfaction and the good will of its many satisfied customers. Having been in this line of business for a number of years, the management knows the demands of his customers and furnishes quality service at reasonable prices. People everywhere prefer doing business with them because they know they will be treated fairly. It has often been said that business goes where it is invited and stays where it- is well treated. That accounts in a very large measure for the success and popularity of the LOWE BROS. & DAD at 1264 Packard Highway in Charlotte, phone 543­ 1560. In this 1977 Review we, the editors of it, in making mention of the reliable concerns in our trade territory, wish to recommend LOWE BROS. & DAD to our many readers. Ripley’s Garage WENDELL RIPLEY — OWNER The people in this area don't have to look far and wide for someone to take care of any mechanical problems they might have with their car, truck, or tractor, they generally head straight fro the RIPLEY'S GARAGE located at 1990 South Cochran Road in Charlotte, phonb 543-3970. They have been serving this area for 42 years of experience. For complete radiator service including repairing, recoring, as well as expert welding and Volkswagen repairs see Ripley'is Garage. They also are your auto air­ conditioning sales and service headquarters. They use only the latest equipment and handle any size of job in the shortest time and at reasonable rates. With the automobile as complex as it is today, you owe it to your car to let these qualified people at Ripley's Garage take care of the problem. In this 1977 Review, we the editors, take great pride in representing this reliable shop to the readers of this Issue. When you take your car to the experts at RIPLEY’S GARAGE, you can be assured that the work is done according to factory techniques and that you will not have to take it back to them a second or third time for the same problem. �I he Maple Volley News. Nashville, Wednesday October x 1977 -- Page 12 CftT MT HOMO And Really Have It Your Way FRESH GROUND ALL BIEF 2’4 OZ. WT. PKG. SCHAFER S HAMBURG Lunch Cakes 4/89* SCHAFER'S 3 LB. PKG. OR LARGER 12 OZ. WT. PKG. 69c Breakfast Rolls SPARTAN - REGULAR OR THICK SLICED BOLOGNA Prices rcesgoo good Wedwsdn e ws ntte ttei fetadiy ea y BOLOGNA Great for school lunches or nutritious snacks Regular or~ Thick Sliced ;99< Fresh GREEN ABBAGE DINTY MOORE APPLE CIDER SBEEF BTEEEWF 83* Gal F FOLDS ERA Laundry DETERGENT 32 Oz. Box Great for Snacks Martha White Free JOY Dish DETERGENT —LI K■ AVO w Johnny’s Food Mart COUPON SAVINGS SWISS MISS INSTANT COCOA LIMIT 1 WITH $10.00 OR MORE PURCHASE PER FAMILY. COUPON EXPIRES OCTOBER 8. 1977. ft Yellow Corn 10 FL. OZ. Muffin Mix Cold Medicine 7Vi Oz. RIGHT GUARD 5 OZ. WT. Deodorant 97’ Store Hours Monday - Tuesday Wednesday-Friday Saturday 8 6 8-8 8-6 Shop the Store with the Spartan on the Door! Box JOHNSON'S DAYTIME 24 CT. PKG. Disposable Diapers *219 Johnny’s Food Mart COUPON SAVINGS SUNSHINE KRISPY CRACKERS Regular or W/Marshmallows 12 - 1 OZ. PACKAGES 69’ 4-5 Oz. Package 69’ NYQUIL NIGHTTIME 48 Oz. BtL ' and get a 12 Oz. Bottle and FRUIT CUPS MACARONI Buy a 64 Oz. BtL and get a 16 Oz. Del Monte PUDDING 1 Market VERMONTVILLE 33c LIMIT 1 WITH $10.00 OR MORE PURCHASE PER FAMILY. COUPON EXPIRES OCTOBER 8. 1977. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-10-12.pdf 3fe9ff04d9754fe9f51c228ee7eabc9e PDF Text Text ^stingss Pv Pvp MJtK RATf PAID U. S. PQStAGt Hosdr M*ct>igo< 49058 PERMIT NO. 7 J-Ad Graphics. Inc. Hastings, Michigan Nashville. Michigan ' 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 104 No. 22. Wednesday October 12. 1977 Harvest Festival 1977 Although the skies opened up and hit the entire area with heavy rains all weekend the first annual Nashville Harvest Festival was right on schedule. Considering the last minute planning, it had to be looked on as a reasonable success. A tentative date for the 1978 festival has already been picked for Oct. 6. For more photos and information about this year’s festival turn to page 9. The Maple Valley Marching Band really kicked it out during the festival parade. Sheriff Wood proposes new operation for Nashville Police Department- Maple Valley Homecoming Queen Kathy Dixson makes an appearance at the Harvest Festival. Princess Debby Laurie was also there. Barry County Sheriff David Wood talked with the Nashville Village Council lost Wednesday about the possibility of handling the Administrative duties of the Nashville police department through the Sheriff's department, and other proposals. (Maple Volley News Photo) A special council meeting was held last Wednesday night at the Nashville Village Hall to discuss ways of making Nashville police services more efficient. Barry County Sheriff Dave Wood and Undersheriff Jim Orr were on hand to present their proposal on the matter. Nashville president George Frith and Director of Public Works and Safety Tim Smith contacted the sheriff for advice on the subject. Sheriff Wood proposed to take over the administrative burden of the Nashville Chief of Police through his office and to relieve the patrol officers from lengthy investigations so that they can spend more time on patrol. '"I'm not saying there is any problem with the present police situation in Nashville,” said Wood, “but better service can be provided with help from our department. Money-wise there is nothing in it for our department, there is no cost to the village.” The Sheriff's Department is already providing some services to the village such as dispatching calls, breathilizer tests, and vehicles when necessary. The sheriff’s proposal included taking over the scheduling, budgeting and purchasing, personnel management (hiring and discipline), reports and records, insurance company reports, and forms and inquiries. “I’d want a finger in it (Nash­ ville police operations) more than usual if I’m responsible for actions of the officers,” said Wood. “If he takes the job,” added president Frith, "he has to be the boss.” “I would be directly respon­ sible to the village council,” said Wood, "and would attend a meeting about once a month. I would need a designated council member to touch base with and keep me continually informed." The sheriff said he would want the police office maintained at the village hall, and the senior officer would remain in charge of the police operation locally under his representation at the county level. He added that he did not wish to pull the Nashville department into the county department. He said in his proposal that two county detectives would be at the disposal of the Nashville department to alleviate lengthy investigations from the local officers shoulders, enabling them to provide more patrol time. Wood also said the department could receive more police coverage by hiring another of­ ficer or two through the CETA program. “You may be able to get a CETA man for virtually nothing." said Wood. “We have two of them in the Sheriff’s Department, and they are paid 100 percent through funding, including their uniforms.” The sheriff said he would require the men to take weapons training every six months just as the county officers do. “Don’t underestimate your own men (present Nashville officers), they both scored very high on our last weapons qualification.” Tom Oleson said it had been village policy in the past for of­ ficers to be required to live in Nashville. Wood agreed that this would be a good policy to keep should they hire a CETA em­ ployee. z The sheriff was open to suggestions as far as scheduling the officers. “I’d want to discuss scheduling with the council,” said Wood. “I must find out your needs in order to prepare effective schedules.” The sheriff said there is nothing concrete about the proposal, only ideas. In order for the proposal to be adopted he said he would have to get approval from the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The council voted to pursue a contract agreement with the sheriff and board of com­ missioners. and to draw up a model contract and review it with Nashville Village attorney Richard Shaw. Sheriff Wood said he would look into CETA programs available. Library receives federal revenue sharing check The Village of Nashville was able to pass on to the Putnam Public Library a check for $1000. from the Federal Revenue Sharing Program. Receiving the check on behalf of the library last Thursday was LaDusko Sheldon, center right. Doreen Sherman, Nashville village treasurer, presented the gift on behalf of the village. Looking on is Lois Elliston, councilwoman, and George Frith, village council president. (Maple Valley News Photo) �Th* MopW Voll*y M*w*, Nashville. Wednesday Octabar 12.1977 - Fog* 2 Vermontville News By Mrs. Avo Kroger Dates to Remember.. Oct. 12-13 Yard Sale at Methodist Church. Stanley Products may be ordered on Thursday The Methodist ladies meet every Thursday for an all day meeting in preparation for a bazaar at Lansing Mall on Nov. 3­ 4-5. Oct. 15- Congregational Turkey dinner. Oct. 17 - Garden Club. Oct. IS - Senior Citizens at Methodist Church Bring prizes for bingo or other games. Oct. 22 Gresham Turkey din­ ner. Mrs. Ava Kroger called on Mrs. Gertrude Martens and Miss Susie Barnum at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility Wed­ nesday P.M. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Mary Shaw spent Sunday and Monday at Traverse City. Mrs. June Piddington has joined the sales staff at Art Meade Ford - Mercury in Lake Odessa The ladies who have attended the Nutrition dinners at the Masonic Temple, now go to the Charlotte High School on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Leta Nagle are the drivers and the others are - Mrs. Ella Saylor, Mrs. Ruth Aldrich, Mrs. Mary Mykutuk, Mrs. Valerie Gordenski, Mrs. Laurel Mathews, Mrs. Lila DEER PROCESSING Cut and Quick Froze I *20 Pre-Skinned *25 With Skin Super Market 999 Reed St—NashvHle 852-1621 Stevens and Mrs Bernice Curtis. Mrs. Firster's tours last week were to Shipshewanna on Wed­ nesday and Friday, Saturday and Sunday to Wheeling, W. Va. for Jamboree, U.S.A. This week Oct. 12-13 to “Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Booher, Mrs. and Mrs. Harold Benedict and Mr. and Mrs. Claud Van Blarcum Jr. attended the funeral of their uncle, Claud Van Blarcum Sr. Saturday, Oct. 8th, at Mapes-Fisher funeral home in Sunfield, Michigan. Mrs. Isabelle Zemke was an overnight guest of Hermina Southern Saturday. Mrs. Leta Nagle was a dinner guest of the Merle Haines family in Hastings. Mrs. Steve Rempel of McCook, Nebraska, has been spending a few days with her parents and family, the Carroll Wells*. Sunday dinner guests of the Carrol Wells Family were: Mrs. Steve Rempel, McCook, Nebraska; Mrs. Erdogan O’Ray and son, Sirkan of Ankara, Turkey; Mrs. and Mrs. Sterling Wells and family, local; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Wells and family of Mason; Mr. and Mrs. William Skelly of Eaton Rapids; Mrs. and Mrs. Paul Plank and Mrs. Frank King of Holt; and Mrs. O.C. Purdy of Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Myers of Vermontville returned last weekend from a 7-day trip through Canada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. While in Canada, they dined at the top of the CN tower in Toronto, the tallest free-standing structure in the world. Its revolving dining room stands 1000 feet above the city. They also spent two days at Thanks for the Harvest Festival contributions— We would like to relay our deep Wheeler Marine, Kent Oil appreciation to the following Company, Stanton Realty, Walt businesses for their exceptional and Betty’s Strip Shop, Nashville contributions so that we could Locker Plant, Michigan Post make the Nashville Harvest Builders, Powers Shell Service, Festival a reality: Fargo Oil Company, Security Eaton Federal Savings and National Bank, Sandy’s Barber Loan, Maple Valley Implement, Shop, Steak House Restaurant, Nashville Lions Club, Nashville Johnny’s Pit Stop, The Village Chamber of Commerce, Village Inn, Nashville Flowers and of Nashville, Irene’s Beauty Jewelry, Kelly’s Variety Store, Shop, Car’l Market, Randall Simon Pharmacy, Nashville Lumber Company, Hecker’s Hardware, Nashville Coin-op Agency, and Nashville Auto and Laundry, K and S Dairy Delight Farm Supply. Iceberg, Larry Poll Realty, VFW We would also like to thank the Post 8260, VFW Auxiliary, Dad's following for their much-needed Post, and Standard Stamping donations that helped make the Company. The Maple Valley festival possible: Recreational Committee Niagara Falls. Before returning home they were joined in Detroit by Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Jacobs of Hastings, sister and brother-in­ law of the couple, where they dined and danced, celebrating the Myers’ first wedding an­ niversary. IN MEMORIUM In memory of Eddie Ray Purchis, who passed away Oc­ tober 13, 1976. You’ll never be forgotten and are sadly missed. Wife Deb and daughter Wendy Jo. Nashville VFW 8260 and Auxiliary Fish & Chicken Fry FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Serving 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Adults...$3.00 Children...$1.50 —Open to the Public— i W ' H—-r ■ M i H—dt— Michigan Bell Service Bulletin New Improved Services for Nashville Customers Beginning Sunday, October 16, new electronic telephone office equipment will go into operation providing new long distance service for customers in the 852 exchange. New long distance service. Now you can dial personto-person, collect, credit card and bill-to-thirdnumber calls. Even from coin phones. Here's how it works: Within your 517 Area: Dial 0 (operator) plus the number you want to reach. Outside your 517 Area: Dial 0 (operator) plus the Area Code and the phone number. In either case, an operator (assisted by high-speed computer) will intercept your call and ask, "May I help you?" Dialingperson-to-person calls. Simply tell the operator the name of the person you're calling. Dialing collect calls. lust answer, "Collect.. and give your same. Dialing credit card calls. Give the operator your credit card number. Dialing bill-to-thirdnumber calls. All you do is say, "Bill to . and give the Area Code and telephone number. In each of the above situations your call is beino automatically routed' through while you are aivina the operator the necessary information Operator assisted rates apply on these calls. No change in the way you direct dial station-to-station long distance calls. Within your 517 Area: Continue to Dial 1 plus the phone number you wish to reach. Outside your 517 Area,: Dial 1, then the Area Code and the phone number. No change in making emergency and assistance calls. Do as you've always done. Dial 0 for "operator". If you have any questions, please doh't hesitate to call your Michigan Bell Business Office at 789-9911. Michigan Bell । �Th* Maple Volley News, Nashville. Wednesday October 12. 1977 - Pag* 3 Vermontville Pee Wee beats Woodland area sports news Maple Valley Lions keep on rolling .. The Maple Valley Varsity football team beat league foe Carson City last Friday 43-7. The Lions took the opening kick-off and marched the ball 81 yards for the first touchdown. Jim Horn ran the ball the last 12 yards for the score. Pendall kicked the extra point. The next time the Lions got the ball, it only took one play to score when Jim Horn hit Ken Hansbarger with a 49 yard touchdown pass. Pendall again kicked the extra point. The next Lion touchdown was scored by the Defense. The Lions backed Carson City up to their own goal line and Mike Yost recovered a fumble in the end zone. The extra point kick missed. Jim Horn scored the next touchdown on a 49 yard run and Pendall kicked the point Ken Hansbarger got his second touchdown of the night when he blasted over from 5 yards out. When the kick-off point missed, the Lions held a 33-0 lead. Carson City came back to score with 50 seconds left in the half to make the halftime score 33-7. Mike Hamilton scored from 41 yards out on the Lions first possession of the second half and Robin Pendall added the extra point. Robin also kicked a 24 yard field goal in the 4th quarter to finish the Lions scoring. Ken Hansbarger had an outstanding game. Ken caught a 49 yard touchdown pass, ran a 5 yard touchdown, collected 18 tackles on Defense and blocked a punt. Jim Horn ran for 129 yards in just 9 carries while Mike Hamilton gathered 165 yards in 20 carries. Chuck Reid added 49 yards in 10 carries as the Lions totaled 359 yards on the ground and 62 yards on passes. Scott Decker was the second leading tackler on the team with 10 tackles including several Cross country team loses first meetThe Maple Valley Cross Country team’s undefeated season came to an end last week with the Lions 22 to 37 loss to Class B Wayland. The Lions have been hampered by colds and flu, hut hope to be back to full strength this week for two tough opponents-Bellevue and league power Lakeview. The runner of the week is senior Gary Gabrick. Junior Varsity defeats Carson City Nashvill e After two weeks without a game, the Maple Valley Junior Varsity football team defeated Carson City 16-0 to make its record 2-1-1., Maple Valley controlled the entire first half scoring on two option plays, one to Dan Montague and the second to Vern Sargent. Montague added the two extra points. The second half went scoreless as Carson City became very Drug Interactions Cross check your prescriptions as your pharmacist does. • Prescription Profiles • Allergies VVA'/ Quarterback Sacks. Doug Hansbarger had a big night defensively with 6 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery. This was Doug’s first game of the season since his shoulder injury in the pre-season scrimmage. Bo Erwin and Andy Joostbems also had good defensive games for the Lions and Andy kicked two of his eight kick-offs into the end zone. Mike Yost had his best night of the year recovering two fumbles, one for a touchdown. Mike also had 5 tackles on defense. The Vermontville 4th and 5th . grade Pee Wee Football team defeated Woodland 6-0 Saturday night. Vermontville’s only touchdown came in the first quarter by Scott Simon Pharmacy JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. Ph.852-0845 ■ Nashville, Michigan - Emergency Ph.852-9787 OPEN: 9-6 Monday-Friday • 9-1 Saturday aggressive on defense. This was Maple Valley’s first shutout in two years as the last one was in 1975 when the young Lions defeated Battle Creek Springfield 24-0. Al Gardner and Tony Joostberns lead the Lions with 12 tackles each while Andy Powell had 9, Ken Wood 8, with Doug Cook and Glenn Godbey getting 7 tackles each. “It was rewarding to execute as poorly as we did and still win,” says Coach Mel Ruohonen, ’’but our defense held together with the strong play of Gardner, Joostberns and company. The touchdown by Vern Sargent was the first in his high school career and is well deserved as Vern is a very fine football player. All in a , we are always all, aways pleased pease with w h victories and hope that we develop a habit of scoring more points than the other team.” Maple Valley plays Carson City again next week at Carson City. Game time is 7 p.m. Golf team loses It was another long week for the Maple Valley golf team. On Monday MV lost to Central Montcalm' 159-200. Medalist winner for MV was Brad Mateer who shot a 45. Montabella defeated MV on Thursday 153­ 197. Brad Mateer was again MV’s medalist winner with a 45. Maple Valley’s record now stands at 1-9. little leagu e football teams split first two gamesThe Nashville 4th and 5th grade team defeated Lake Odessa 32-0 in the opening game of the 1977 Little League Football season September 24. Fine running and good blocking on the offensive line and a charged-up defensive team made it impossible for Lake Odessa to score. The 6th grade team played a hard-fought game against Lake Odessa, but lost to them 12-0. The Nashville 4th and 5th grade team lost to Sunfield 38-0 in its second game of the young season October 1. The 6th grade team bounced back and downed Sunfield 16-0. Joostburns They missed on the extra point attempt. Scott Villaneuva and Scott Joostburns both recovered fumbles for their team. Kurt Hartenburg had 49 yards gained, Terry Hall had 29 yards, Scott Joostburns had 6, and Ken Trumble had 4 yards gained. Kurt Hartenburg made 6 tackles, Scott Flower and Scott Villaneuva had 4 each, T.R. Myers, Alan Mater, Shane Wright, Terry Hall and Scott Joostburns had 3 tackles. Lane Brumm got 1 tackle. The 5th and 6th grade beat Woodland 8-6. Vermontville’s only touchdown came, on a pass from Scott Everett to Steve Joppie who ran 46 yards for the touchdown. Woodland came back in the first quarter and got their only touchdown making the score 6-6. With less than a minute to go in the game, Terry Hall got a safety making the final score of the ballgame 8-6. Steve Joppie led in yards gained with 27, followed by Chris Barton with 16 yards. Marty Martin and Benjie Morris each had 5 yards. David Brand and Steve Joppie led the defense with 4 tackles, Marty Martin and Terry Hall had 3. Making one tackle each were Dale Hoch, Jim Harshman, Burt Cousins, Steve Gardner and Benjie Morris. The leading defensive tackler, Robbie Franks, will be out for the rest of the season from an ap­ pendix operation. Next Saturday night the teams will be playing Sunfield, away, 7 p.m. Now Here... Maple Valley Lions Gym Bags With Rubberized Lining! ‘Ketfep'd- Variety Store 115-117 N. Main in Nashville dPlh.G:8E5O2 -Q97A47 �The Maple Volley New*. Nashville. Wednesday October 12, 1977 - Page 4 Nashville United Methodist Church to hold Missions Festival Oct. 14,15 & 16 The Nashville United Methodist Church is having a Missions Festival the weekend of October 14-15 and 16. The ser­ vices will be Friday at 6:40 p.m. with a potluck supper- having Rev. Lloyd Hansen showing slides of his work in Africa, and Miss Mildred Black telling of her work in Liberia. Saturday, Mrs. William Bauer, a missionary to India, will speak about her work as a nurse in India at 12 noon. Sunday, Dr. Wm. Bauer will speak at the men’s breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and in the morning worship service at 9:45 a.m. Miss Claudia Crosby will show slides and tell of~her experience in Africa this past summer at the potluck dinner following the morning services of worship and Sunday School. Everyone is welcome to attend these ac­ tivities and services. Rev. and Mrs. William Bauer Bids Will Be Taken... on equipment and materials salvaged from the old mill located at 509 N. Main St. in Nashville. Bids must be received by the Nashville Village Clerk by Oct. 13, 1977. All items must be bid seperately. The Village of Nashville has the right to reject any or all bids. Suzanne M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk Make sure your hair holds its shape even in breezy, autumn weather! Come in for a perm or have a casual haircut and blow-dry style Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 N. Main—Nashville Phone:852-9107 OPEN: Tuesday thru Saturday Closed Monday Nashville United Fund ‘Kick-off’ The “Kick-Off” meeting of the Nashville Area United Fund started with a boom Wednesday morning, October 5, when 15 solicitors met at the United Methodist Community House. Mrs. Illa Steward, Chairperson for the campaign, explained and passed out the kits to the volunteers. Mr. and Mrs. C. Steward have volunteered to canvas all of Middle Street; Lucy Martin with the help of Edna Smith will cover Queen Street from Washington to the railroad-this was added to their already designated areas; Edna Smith will also cover Kellogg St. and North Main from bridge to Thornapple Lake Rd. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Mason will canvas the Mason territory, instead of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mason. A five-year certificate for continuous service was presented by Geneva Brumm to Irene Hamp. Doughnuts donated by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph of Carl’s Market, and coffee donated by Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Brumm were ser­ ved. Miss Mildred A. Block, a United Methodist missionary who has done educational work in Ganta, Liberia since 1939, will return to the United States in June, 1975 for a pre­ retirement furlough. During her more then 36 years as a missionary, Miss Black has worked in a number of educational areas: as an elementary school principal; in charge of a weekly newspaper; as an English teacher in nursing school; in adult literacy work at an iron mine for two days each week; as a supervisor of literacy work with wives at a pastors’ training school in Gbarnga; in charge of an afternoon church school at a leprosarium. Miss Black has analyzed Mono the tribal language spoken in her area. In connection with this, she has been in charge of missionary language study; has worked on Bible translation and United Methodist ritual translation; has been teaching adults and elementary students to read the tribal language; and has worked on the production of materials for new readers. Miss Black was born and raised in Albion, Michigan. She graduated from Albion College, Hartford Seminary in Hartford, Conn., Scarritt College in Nashville, Tenn., and she attended New York University Physical Education Camp for Camp Fire Girl Executives. She has earned a masters degree. Prior to becoming a missionary, Miss Black was a social case worker for three years and a Camp Fire Girl Executive for three years. (Photo Supplied) Finest Quality. SMORGASBORD Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's. etc. Is back on Thursday Nights! StA'Oiw- - October 13 From 4P.M. to 7P.M. Country Livin’ at its Best All You Can Eat! 6 Located 3 miles North of Nashville. Brand new listing. Restored old form house, large 17'x39' addition just completed with a beautiful flagstone fire-­ place. 3-4 bedrooms, large dining room and kitchen. Exterior has new siding large tool shed, shed 30'x50' barn, barn inground 20'x40' pool, pool all this with 40 acres of beautiful form with woods, creek, and 30 tillable acres. Dig In... Have As Much As You Like! v™ gg .• Ham • Chicken • Cod • Sw_iss Steak Sa • Swedish Meetballs S3 Includes our Salad Bar of 20 Different Salads! For more information call collect in Lansing... Dave Kares at: 646-0006 — or — Van-Ko Realty at: 321-7500 I Steak House RESTAURANT MAIN STREET in NASHVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday October 12.1977 — Page 5 Good news club­ A weekly report from Ernest Nash State Representative POLICE BUDGET The Legislature has finally approved a budget bill for the State Police. HB 4157 would continue Detroit freeway patrols and expand them to other cities; it would also give $4.4 million to counties for local road patrols. RULES OPINION - Following the legislative override of his veto of SB 419, Governor Milliken has asked the State Supreme Court for an opinion on its con­ stitutionality. The law would give the Legislature more power over bureaucratic rule-making. PRIMARIES IN SEPTEMBER - Legislation currently in the House Elections Committee proposes to designate the second Tuesday in September as the date of the general primary election preceding each November general election and as the date of the so-called “odd-year primary election”. Proponents believe HB 5293 will provide for greater voter turn-out as well as allowing the student bloc vote in college towns. PROBATE CODE - Now before the full House are HB’s 4474-76, which together would revise Michigan’s probate code. One of their major features is a provision for “independent probate” of estates which would reduce court supervision to a minimum. It is estimated that more than half the estates in Michigan could and would be resolved by this method. TANKER REGULATIONS The Senate is now considering HB 5288, which provides for the yearly inspection and cer­ tification of trucks carrying hazardous material. This is in response to the double-bottom tanker problem; Governor Milliken and the Public Service Commission have Also taken separate actions to help protect citizens from potential tank-truck disasters. BAIL AMENDMENT The House has approved House Joint Resolutaion “Q”, which would amend the Michigan constitution to deny bail to people charged with certain violent felonies or who are repeat felons. If the Senate also approves, this will be on next year’s ballot. CRIME COMPENSATION - It is now the law that innocent victims who suffer physical in­ jury as the result of a crime may be compensated up to $15,000 by the state to cover lost wages and medical expenses. Requests should go to Crime Victims Compensation, Box 30026, Lansing 48909. HELMETS HELD - The House last week defeated HB 4304, which would have required the wearing of motorcycle helmets only by minors. Motorcyclists have long said that the present helmet law violates their constitutional rights, although the courts have said otherwise. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT BUDGET - The Department of Highways and Transportation will go into the new fiscal year without a budget while the House and Senate dispute over the kind of budget to approve. The House has approved a three-month interim budget while a new transportation package is developed. The Senate has passed a full 12-month budget. Action is needed no later than October 13, 1977. Good News Club is back at Maplewood School in Mrs. Lawhead’s classroom Wed­ nesday at 3:30 p.m. Mrs. Sandra Mick and Penny Byington are the teachers. Daniel Briones’ have baby boy! Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Briones are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Daniel Lee, born Monday, October 3, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing at 4:36 a.m. weighing 7 lbs 3 ozs. Mrs. Briones is the former Cindy Dawson. ACTION-ADS 1977 Nashville Harvest Festival contest winners, congratulations! Harvest Contest Largest Pumpkin: Christy Bennett, first; Scott Symonds, second; Debbie Corkins, third. Quality Pumpkin: Steve Cardenas, first; Mike Platte, second; Heidi Chirstie, third. Best Gray Squash: Richard Sackett, first; Jeremy Baker, second; Steve Cardenas, third. Best Banana Squash: Richard Sackett, first; Dave Hulsolbus, second; Carl Tobias, third. Best Squash Display: S. J. Van Horn. CONKLINS CIDER MILL now open. Custom pressing Mon. thru Sat. Fresh cider for sale. 5100 Wes* Gresham Highway. 517-726­ 0127. Will be back with us again starting... TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Departihent of Health .Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Thursday, October 20 Stop in and see her or give her a call at... Maple Valley school lunch Monday, October 17,1977 Chicken and noodles, peas, peaches, bread and butter, milk. Tuesday, October 18,1977 Hamburg on bun, french fries, com, applesauce, milk. Wednesday, October 19,1977 Chili and crackers, peaches, pickles, cake, peanutbutter sandwich, milk. There will be no school on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 20 & 21, 1977. Continued on page 8— Laurie Hale SEPTIC Phnnft 543-0173. (tfp,> Best Gourd Group Display: Carmen Tobias. Wheat: Clarie Tobias. Navy Beans: Carl Tobias. Siamease Squash: Judy Knoll. Smallest Squash: Rob Pfaff. Best Floral arrangement: Esther Long, first; Nora Eber­ sole, second; Judy Rogers, third. The Maple Valley Recreational Committee would like to thank the judges (Ellis Carlinger, Elmer Jarvie, and Edna Ed­ wards) for their'time and effort and for a job well done. < 726-0330 Her hours will be: Thursday and Friday: 9 to 4:30 P.M. Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 South Main, Vermontville > Hours: Mon, Tues,Thurs, Fri:9to4:30 Sat:9to1 -Evenings by appointment only What would you live on if you suddenly lost your job? THANK YOU We wish to thank everyone in Nashville who voted me as Grand Marshall of the Harvest Festival. It was indeed a great honor and big pleasure. It is something we will remember with pleasure and happiness the rest of our lives. Thanks again to all of you. Harold & Jo Christiansen Be prepared with a Savings Account What would happen to you and your family if the com­ pany had to lay you off? Would you still be able to make your house payments? Could you pay the utility bills or even buy groceries? Experts say that you should have enough money in a savings account to last you at least six months, should you suddenly find yourself without income. It s not easy to save that much money, but we can devise a savings plan to help make it as easy as pos­ sible. Talk to us today about your savings goals. If you deposit ’10,000 in a 7'/a%, 4-year certificate, WE WILL SEND YOU A ’61.64' INTEREST CHECK EACH NORTH Plastic AT THE END OF 4 YEARS, YOU’LL STILL HAVE $10,000 IN YOUR ACCOUNT Iff you deposit $5,000 in a T/2%, 4-year certificate, Heat Tape and Fiberglass Pipe Wrap we will send you a *30.82 interest check each month. AT THE END OF 4 YEARS, YOU’LL STILL HAVE $5,000 IN YOUR ACCOUNT 4-Mil Plastic Rolls (*Based upon a 30-day month, $5,000 minimum deposit required. Your monthly check will vary according to the number of days in the month) (You may elect to have a monthly or quarterly interest check, or let it compound at 7‘-Zr) Stove Pipe Facfaral regulations do require a substantial penalty for early withdrawals from certificate savings accounts. Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St. Formerly Makers I. G.A. Location I Nashva'ce ■M iiii, v8w5f2c -0w7n1w3 !i0u.RS:,i^7:M ■JIesEc Eaton Federal and Loan Association Monday • Saturday Nashville, Mich. Phone 852 1830 THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ... HOME OFFICE ■ CHARLOTTE, MICH. - PHONE 543-3880 �The Maple Volley New*. Noshvllle. Wednesday October 12, 1977 — Pope 6 The 1977 Maple Valley Homecoming Queen and her Court— (At left) 1977 Maple Valley Homecoming King and Queen ...Kathy Dixson and Chuck Reid. (Maple Valley News Photo) (At right) 1977 Maple Valley Homecoming Prince and Princess...Debby Laurie and David Wells. (Maple Valley News Photo) Left to right are Brenda Browne, Diane Wells, Kathy Garvey, Denise Fassett, prin­ cess Debby Laurie, queen Kathy Dixson, king Chuck Reid, prince David Wells, Pete Benton, Kirby Wilmore, Tony Joostberns, and Brad DeCamp. (Maple Valley News Photo) Donley - Pierce to wed Thermostat & Gasket . . ; 20% Goodyear Radiator & heater hoses OPEN: AAon. - Fri. 8 - 5:30 Saturday 'til 4 PAA p Nashville Auto & Farm Supply 209 N’ Main~Nashville Phone 517-852-9500 or 852-9501 “Most oTthe time" SERVICE ALL THE TIME “Part of’thetime” Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Donley, Rte 5, Charlotte, an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Jo Donley, to Foye D. Pierce, Jr. Foy’s parents are Mrs. Pansy Pierce and the late Foye D. Pierce, Sr., Rte. 2, Vermontville. The bride-to-be is a 1976 graduate of the Charlotte schools; the intended groom graduated from the Maple Valley schools in 1975. Late November is the time of the wedding. Remember! Give to the United Fund �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday October 12, 1977 — Page 7 Maple Valley 'Fall' Sports Maple Valley Varsity Football Cheerleaders Bottom row left to right, Teresa Kent, Gretchen Hartenburg, Julie Shook, Julie Reid. Middle row left to right, Brenda Musser, Kathy Garvey. Top Kelly Jo Foote. Mople Valley News Photo) Maple Valley Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Bottom row left to right, Chris Hamilton, Sandy Hulbert, and Tammie Frank. Middle, Kathy Hummel. Top, Diana Wells. The Maple Valley Marching Band under the direction of Dave Westbay works many long, hard hours to bring spectators the fine half-time enter­ tainment at the home football games Go get'em LIONS! These Merchants support the Lions Year-round Carl’s Market 999 Reed St. Nashville Ph. 852-1621 Custer Bros. Slaughterhouse Thornapple Lake Road Nashville Ph. 852-9152 Good Luck Lions Kelley’s Variety Store 117 N. Main Nashville 852-9747 Farmers’ Gas & Oil 106 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9626 Hecker Agency 225 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9680 Johnson Furniture 112 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9594 Nashville Steak House 202 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1731 Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 Kent Oil Company (Gerald Kent, owner) 735 Durkee (M66) Nashville Ph. 852-9210 Vogt Funeral Home 204 Queen Nashville Ph. 852-0840 Maple Valley Implement 737 Sherman Nashville Ph. 852-1910 Michigan Post Builders Don Hughes Butler Road Ph. 852-0944 Johnny’s Food Mart 160 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0640 Security National Bank S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0790 Simon Pharmacy 207 N Main Nashville Ph. 852-0845 Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9377 Schovan Drywall 199.W. 4th Vermontville Ph. 726-0483 Citizen’s Elevator Company Eaton Federal Savings & Loan S. Main Street Nashville Ph. 852-1830 870 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0514 Nashville Hardware 105 S. Main Nashville 852-0713 Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Main St. Vermontville & nashville Ph. 726-0181 8 726-0555 Powers Service 133 S. Main. Nashville Ph. 852-9587 South End Food & Beverage 637 S. Main Nashville Ph. 652-9833 Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9107 Maple Valley News Hastings Ph. 945-9554 �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville. Wednesday October 12.1977 - Page 8 Obituaries Homer R. Henney Lake Odessa, for 69 years. Mr. Henney leaves to mourn his passing his wife. Hazel, and six children, Wayne of Woodland, Mrs. J. C. (Wilma) Rockafellow of Onondaga, Mrs. LaVerne (Leola) Hewitt of Woodland, Elwood of Lake Odessa, Raymond of Jackson, Mrs. Donald (Joyce) Shook of Ver­ montville; 23 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; a sister­ in-law, Mrs. Lynn (Ruby Henney) Francisco; one niece and family, one nephew and family, as well as cousins and many friends. Funeral services were held at the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel Saturday, October 8,1977, at 1:30 p.m. with his grandson, Rev. Michael Rockafellow from Community Brethren Church, Warsaw, Indiana, and his pastor, Rev. Bill Steven, officiating. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. WOODLAND-Mr Homer R. Henney. 85, of Carlton Center Rd.. Woodland, departed this life to be with the Lord on Wed­ nesday. October 5, 1977. Mr. Henney was born -on February 19. 1892, the eldest son of Joseph R and Mary Lou (Vuschnitt) Henney of Carlton Township. He spent his entire lifetime, except for 15 years, on the farm where he was born. He married the former Hazel Walts on June 20, 1918. Having celebrated their 59th Wedding Anniversary this year, they were married at the home of her parents, the farm now owned by their son, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Henney. He accepted the Lord as his Saviour and was baptized in Stephen J. Cooley December of 1908. He was a faith­ ful member of the Grace HASTINGS-Mr. Stephen J. Brethren Church, Vedder Rd., Cooley, 81, of 525 W. Madison St., NOTICE Nashville Village Residents Public Hearing will be held October 13, 1977, 6:30 P.M. at the Nashville Village Hall to rezone from R1 to PUD, the property located on the North side of Reed St., between Carl’s Market and the Taylor residence. Suzanne M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk We recognize that funeral service is a calling with high responsibilities, re­ quiring strict service standards and fair and honorable dealing with every family. It requires that all confidential matters of a business or personal nature be held inviolate, and that those entrusted to us shall always receive Respectful and reverent care. Nashville — Vermontville •****»• Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 CHURCH The annual Harvest Dinner will be held Saturday, October 15, at the Vermontville First Congregational Church starting at 5 p.m. The dinner will feature roast turkey and all the trim­ mings, homemade rolls and pies. It will be served family style. Adults $3.50; children under 12 $1.50. ACTION-ADS FLEA MARKET: Last one for the season. Saturday, Oct. 15th at Maple Leaf Grange hall, 4 miles South of Nashville on M-66. Tables one-half price Phone 758­ 3275 or 852-9243 for reservations. WOULD LIKE an elderly lady to live with me, room, board, and small wages furnished. Ph. 726­ 0384 Vermgontville.. (10-14) Give to UNITED FUND MEMBER NNA . Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. 6-10 Age Group: Duska Morawski, first; Jill Peake, second; Tracy Spillane, third. 11 and Over: Nicole Nichols, first; Debbie Carl, second; Bruce Tobias, third. The poster entrees will be returned to the respective schools. If the winners of the poster contest have not yet received their prize money, they should pick it up at Johnson’s Furniture Store as soon as possible. 'Voqt- CONGREGATIONAL HARVEST DINNER Notice Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet Tuesday, October 18, at Maple Leaf Grange Hall. Zelma Geary will serve as hostess. Each bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Lunch will be served at 12:30. Harvest Poster Contest FUNERAL HOMES Community Events died at 12:30 Wednesday, October Hastings, Mrs. Nellie Bump of Sparta, and Mrs. Florence 5, 1977, at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Cooley was born in Barry Barcroft of Arizona. One son, County on May 10, 1896 and was Orville, preceded him in death in 1945, during World War II. the son of Jasper and Euphemia Funeral services were held at (Dodge) Cooley.' He married 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 7, 1977, Clara Jane Stamm on August 26, 1917. Mrs. Cooley died on July 6, at the Leonard Osgood Funeral 1962. He married Ferne (Fox) Home with Rev. Willard H. Curtis Burial was Munton on October 14, 1965. He officiating. in was employed for 35 years as a Riverside Cemetery. Memorial mail carrier for the Hastings contributions may be made to the Post Office, retiring in 1959. Intensive Care Unit, Pennock Mr. Cooley was a member of Hospital. the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, Hastings American Bessie Marco NASHVILLE- Mrs. Bessie Legion Post No. 45, the National Association of Letter Carriers, Marco, 77, of Route 2, Nashville, and a former member of the died Tuesday, Oct 4, 1977, at Grand SL E.U.B. Church, serving Community Hospital, Battle as District Stewardship Chair- Creek. man. Mr. Cooley served in the Mrs. Marco was born on Army during World War I. He August 5,1905 in Elkhart County, was 2nd and 3rd Ward Assessor Indiana, as was the daughter of and served on the Barry County John and Cora (VanAlstine) Board of Supervisors. Shook. Mr. Stephen J. Cooley is sur­ Mrs. Marco is survived by her vived by his wife, Ferne; one son, husband, Dominic, two brothers, Justin of Nashville; daughters, Phillip Shook of Nashville and Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Phillips Edward of Lacey; one sister, Donald Mrs. Nellie Forry of t<acey. of Hastings, Mrs. Funeral services were held (Imogene) Crane of' Lansing, Mrs. Wayne (Marian) Pennock of Friday, Oct. 7,1977, at 2 p.m. at Nashville, Mrs. Floyd (Virginia) the Vogt Funeral Home. Burial Myers of Hastings, and Mrs. was in Wilcox Cemetery. Donald (Virginia) Eychaner of Grand Rapids; 14 grandchildren, Jack Elliston NASHVILLE-Mr. nine great-grandchildren; one Jack step-daughter, Mrs. Robert Elliston, 44, of Face Highway, (Ruth) Beadle of Hastings; one died Saturday morning, October step-son, Victor Munton of 8, 1977, at Pennock Hospital. Kalamazoo; step Mr. Elliston was born on four step-grandchildren and five step- August 20, 1933 in Vermontville great-grandchildren; and three and was the son of Ira and Eda sisters, Mrs. Mary Prentice of (Travis) Elliston. Mr. Elliston served in the marines in the Korean War for three years. He Continued from page 5 — married Margie Mann. He was employed by E. W. Bliss Co. in Parade Contest Hastings. Mr. Elliston is survived by his Best Foat: Maple Valley High School Seniors, first; Nashville wife, Margie; three sons, Jack, Baptist Church, second; “Rub-a- Brian, and Charles; and his mother, Eda Elliston, of Nashdub-dub three men in a tub”, Trinity and Robie Loy and Lisa ville. Corkwell, third. Graveside services were held Best Costume: Three Raccoons Monday, October 10, 1977, at 1:30 p.m. at Wilcox Cemetery. in a pumpkin, Lori, Allison, and Jerome Smith, first; Scarecrow, Sarah Curtis, second; Tin Can Man, Tami Mason, third. Auto Service Center All notices should be delivered to Carl's by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Buds Duds Square Dance, Saturday, October 15,8-11 p.m. at Kellogg School, Nashville. Finger foods served. Guests most welcome. Bud Gillaspie caller. Artha Shaw cueing rounds. • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK • • • • spanran StORBS BODY & BUMP SERVICE JXZX TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS BRAKES - GASOLINE QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS Carl's Super Market Trowbridge Service Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. , 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph.726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday October 12, 1977 - Page 9 Harvest Festival brings Nashville People together The 1977 Nashville Harvest Festival got underway as planned last weekend despite the overcast skies and chilly weather. Saturday got started with the festival parade, featuring the high school and junior high school bands, several floats, the newly crowned Maple Valley Homecoming’ Queen Kathy Dixon and princess Debby Laurie, the 1977 Vermont­ ville Maple Syrup Queen Shirley O'Dell and her court, a kiddies parade,' nearly ancient farm tractors, the Barry County Sheriff's posse, and more. Sturdy young ponies battled the weights behind the stores on Main Street giving the crowd some exciting moments in the pony-pulling contest. The big disappointment of the festival was the no-shftw of the carnival rides many of the youngsters were looking forward to. The threatening weather scared the carnival company away it was reported. Entrees turned out in large numbers for the various contests being offered, including the harvest contest, the float and costume contests, the women's tug-o-war, the poster contest, and the bike and canoe races. All in all, the festival showed how a small rural town can work together for a particular goal and how that goal can bring the people together. Continued on page 10 Some mighty strange looking little folks show that they're anxious for Halloween. One of the oldest contests from years gone by are pony-pulling contests. The Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Shirley O'Dell and her court made a special appearance at the festival. The junior high band kept tempo on its march down Main Street. Decisions, Decisions...young girl has a hard time at the "Pick-a-Sucker Tree! !" One of the favorite games at any festival or carnival is the good ol' dunking booth. Nashville president George Frith and councilman Tom Oleson take time out for a game of chance on Main Street Saturday. �The Maple Volley New*. Nashville. Wednesday October 12. 1977 - Pope 10 . . folks reep the harvest of fun! Ancient tractors participated in the parade, reminding farmers how the harvest used to be done. . something for everyone I The kids could almost spend all day at the Penny Carnival Saturday at the Masonic Temple. Maple Valley Recreational committee members Sallye McLean, Dennis Lamie, Bill Hecker and Hal Phenix weigh-in an entry for the largest pumpkin. Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Donald D. Thompson, Sr., 604 Marion Street, Big Rapids, are proud to announce the engagement and forth coming marriage of their daughter Diane Renae to Michael Dennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Dennis, Carlisle Highway, Vermontville. Diane is a 1976 graduate of Big Rapids High School and has attended the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music.* She is presently employed at Sanitary Cleaners at Big Rapids. Michael is a graduate of Maple Valley High School and a 1977 Graduate of the Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music. He is presently employed at Capital Coffee, Inc. in Kalamazoo. The couple is planning a December 2, 1977 wedding. Latta-Milligan united Miss Martha Ellen Milligan and John Latta were married in a beautiful lawn wedding at her parents home in Dixon, California on August 20. John and Marty’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Milligan of Dixon, Mildred Latta of Nash­ ville, Michigan, and Ernest Latta of Kalkaska. Rev. Bryan Lucas read the double ring ceremony in the presence of 40 guests. The bride and groom stood before an arbor built by the bride’s father and decorated with flowers and plants from John's garden. Miss Karyl Hambleton of Riverside, California was Marty's maid of honor and Mike Lovekin of Albuerque, New Mexico was John’s best man. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday October 12. 1977 — Page 11 Eaton County awarded grant for workshops— Recently, Eaton County was awarded a grant by the Michigan Council for the Humanities (with matching funds from Lansing Community College) to present a series of workshops in Eaton County on public policy issues. The title of this series is "Make Public Policy Public”- These workshops will be held in the lecture room of Charlotte High School, 478 State St. from 9:00 a.m. - noon on October 8 and 22, November 5 and 19, and December 3. The topics of these workshops are, respectively: (1) divorce, (2) sex education and family planning, (3) rape and related issues, (4) abortion, and ,(5) women’s issues. Each workshop will consist of two segments: 1.' information presented from the perspectives of philosophy, religion, medicine, literature, history, law, and social science. They will be presented in formats ranging from speakers, to question­ answer forums to media presentations to dramatic presentations to panel discussions to group discussions. Participants will include faculty members from Lansing Com­ munity College, individuals from academic, governmental, and social service agencies throughout the state, and local professionals; and 2. “county Action Ads meeting” - during this part the audience will discuss three questions 1. given this in­ formation and past knowledge what is the responsibility of our community in developing and( supporting services related to these issues?; 2. what is our role as citizens of Eaton County in the shaping of public policy related to the same issues?; and 3. what do we do now concerning these issues? FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM is having a meeting on Family Planning and Sex Education on October 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Charlotte High School, 378 State Road, Charlotte, MI. (10-18) BACKYARD SALE at 132 State St, Nashville, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, only. Come and look. Big variety. Cheap prices. POTATOES $1.00, 50 lb. bag $3.35, 20 lb. bag $1.40, Onions 50 lb. sweet $6.75,50 lb. reg. $4.50 at FARMERS GAS AND OIL (tf n) STATION. Nashville. FOR SALE: Buttercup and butternut squash $3.50 per bushel. Ph. 852-9767 (Nashville) 3814 Curtis Rd. (former Seth Graham place) (10-19) Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads Reach over 3,200 area homes with a 'want-ad' in the Maple Valley News. Turn those unwanted, unused items in to Cash. Phone Today! 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(Sized items in winner s size.) 100 Fourth Prizes: Duffle Bags with strap and carrying handle. 500 Fifth Prizes: John Deere Knit Stocking Caps (one size fits all). Total U.S. retail value of all prizes is approximately $33,000 Canadian retail value of prizes available upon request from John Deere. Ltd.. P.O. Box 1000, Grimsby. Ontario. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 to 5:30 / Sat. 7:30 to 4 p.m. G.W Sales LAKE ODESSA, MICHIGAN Phone 616-374-8835 �$ Save! enr nr XOKC CINTCR CUT SUCK of MSS T ROUND J5TEAK BEEF BONELESS ROLLED RUMP ROAST BONELESS BEEF SIRLOIN TIP STEAK KENT BULK I. WT. PKG. FAMO BUTTERMILK PANCAKE MIX BETTY CROCKER ASSORTED RING BOLOGNA M' HAMBURGER HELPERS 16 OZ. WT. PKG. NABISCO RITZ CRACKERS REGULAR OR QUICK iMiiiuTL QUAKER OATMEAL 42w?zPKG. ^OOc O^BO^^B Margarine Parkay— 1-lb. y|QC 69* i BRAUNSCHWEIGER REGULAR and ALL-BEEF Eckrich FRANKS 8-Pac Coca-Cola 55 $1®* DOG FOOD £?«?& american Spaghetti “itanatomueewUA'*'* T Spaghetti 14%-oz. CANS 89 each GILLETTE TUC-2, 2-ortrUg. 25 Kg *2.99 RAZOR BLADES HORMEL SPAM 12 OZ. WT. GRAPE JELLY 12W OT.Z.89« WELCHr’s FrancoAmoriccm FRANCO- Returnable Bottles 89* . 5S* ib.99* LB HERRUD - BY THE CHUNK :. WT. PKG. LB. MR. COFFEE 100 CT. PKG. COFFEE FILTERS 66' � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-10-19.pdf 187a9529ea501101cc372ab4a1fdba6e PDF Text Text 49058 PERMIT no. 7 •S blished by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. . Court St., Hastings. Michigan .O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 104 No. 23, Wednesday, October 19, 1977 Nashville Council votes to reinstate Chief of Police; residents show support As quickly as it became public knowledge that Kendal Wilcox had been demoted as Nashville Chief of Police, he was just as quickly reinstated to that position following the regular village council meeting last Thursday night. It surfaced last week that Wilcox had been stripped of his rank at a closed meeting held September 22, 1977. Individuals present at the meeting were Nashville Village . President George Frith, the six council members, and Wilcox. Wilcox requested the closed meeting. More than thirty interested citizens attended the meeting last week to voice their opinions on the matter, causing the session to be moved to the more spacious Nashville Fire Barn. The crowd conducted itself in a very respectful, controlled manner. The council expressed ap- preciation for the way the public represented itself. Russ Furlong read a. notorized letter sent to him by Kendal Wilcox concerning the content of the September 22 meeting. In the letter he (Wilcox) revealed that he had been condemned and criticizedfor aspects of Nashville police operations. The council had motioned to dismiss Wilcox entirely from the police depart­ ment. The council tie-voted and president Frith declined to vote. Under duress of being fired, Wilcox said he would drop his rank as police chief. After reading another notorized letter from Wilcox expressing his desire <A being reinstated as police chief, Furlong voiced his own opinion on the subject. “I come to this meeting to bring to your attention the fact that many residents and a very large majority of business men and women are very dis-satisfied with the action taken by the village council and president against our, and I reemphasize OUR, police chief Kendal Wilcox,” said Furlong. “I have with me petitions to back up this statement. These signatures are a result of only one day of petition circulation, but the research is the result of many days and nights of work. “My research with very knowledgable people convinces me that the direction in which our police department is now headed, with consolidation under the Barry County Sheriff’s Depart­ ment, will make our community nothing more than a guinea pig, a subject for experimentation. As a result of this ‘experiment’ in police protection the residents and business people of this community could very well come out as a living example of misinformed failure. “I have no intention of standing idly by and watch what has been eight years of ‘peace in the valley’ be destroyed,” continued Furlong. “This peace in our community has been brought about because of an individual who was right for the job and the community. He has the right type of personality to handle small town law enforcement without requiring the National Guard for backup or expecting a purple heart for his reward. “Thank you for allowing my presentation of what I believe is a justifiable request that you immediately reinstate Kendal Wilcox as police chief or else make specific signed charges why such action was taken against him”. “I personally removed him (Wilcox) as Nashville Chief of Police,’’ responded president Frith,” and I will not discuss it (reasons for action taken against Wilcox) without Mr. Wilcox present at this meeting. I don’t deny his ability.” Cont. page 11, column 3 — Irene Hamp retires from library Board after 30 years Irene Hamp has resigned from the Putnam Library Board after serving on it for 30 years. She joined the board in October 1947. In actuality, she served 28 years on the village board and two years on the Maple Grove Township Board. Mrs. Hamp has taught school fpr 35 years, 23 of them in the Nashville-Maple Valley School system. She was a business education teacher. "The library has added many more books, more rooms, and the Literary Club fixed up the new Michigan Room," said Mrs. Hamp. "The library has progressed wonderfully through the years". She is married to John Hamp, who was also a school teacher in Nashville for many years, before he got into soil conservation. They have one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Gwiii) Easthan of Kansas City. They have four grandchildren. Mrs. Hamp came to Nashville in 1939. Mr. and Mrs. Hamp will soon leave for Florida for the winter months. (Maple Valley News Photo) Tenth annual banquet of the Barry County Historical Society to be Oct. 27 The tenth annual banquet of the Barry County Historical Society will be held Thursday, October 27, at 7 p.m. at the Hastings First United Methodist Church. The ladies will be serving a Swiss steak dinner and Jerry Roe of Lansing will be the speaker. He is a member of the Michigan Historical Commission. Tickets should be purchased by October 24 and may be obtained from Laurence Chase (Woodland area); Ken Gackler (Middleville area); and Gerald Shoup (Nash­ ville area). The Hastings officers have tickets too. There will also be an opportunity for payment of dues and for interested persons to join the Society. Maple Valley Board sets tuition amounts for year At the regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, October 10, the board members set the tuition charge for the 1977-78 school year at $224.93 per the Michigan Department of Education guidelines. The school district accepts tuition students only in the eleventh and twelfth grades providing the student has been enrolled in the Maple Valley Schools during the prior school year. Robert Dormer was elected as the board of education representative to serve on the Eaton Intermediate advisory committee for vocational education. The Board of Education voted to accept bids on three 66passenger busses at the November meeting. The school district presently operates 20 regular routes plus shuttle routes to the Jr.-Sr. High School, vocational bus twice a day to Lansing Community College, special education busses to Battle Creek and Charlotte, and the car transports students to special education programs in Lansing. Mrs. Peabody, special education coordinator, reported to the Board of Education regarding the programs being offered in the school district plus services available through the Eaton Intermediate School District. Maple Valley has three resource rooms at the elemen­ tary level and three resource rooms at the secondary level that serve the mildly mentally im­ paired, EMI, learning disabled, and emotionally impaired. The school district also employs a consultant for the learning disabled. The speech and language teacher is a part of the special education services program and works in grades K12 in addition to being available to work with pre-school-age children that qualify for the program. Presently 187 students are being served through the special education program. The Eaton Intermediate office provides the school district with a school psychologist, three social workers, consultant for the physically or otherwise health impaired, teacher for homebound, occupational therapist, and physical therapist Mr. Wolff reported that Con­ sumers Power Company has informed him that the school district will be receiving a boiler fuel surcharge on the boiler at the Jr.-Sr. High School in compliance with guidelines set by the Michigan Public Service Com­ mission. Such guidelines apply to any boiler rated at 6,600 cubic feet per hour or larger; and this added surcharge is estimated by Consumers Power Company at $926.10 per year. General approval was given the following revision for student conduct on busses. “When it is necessary to suspend a student from the bus for a one or two day suspension, the bus driver and parent will have a conference prior to the student being allowed to ride the bus again. For suspensions of three days or longer, the parent, bus driver, assistant director of tran­ sportation and-or school ad­ ministrator or director of tran­ sportation will have a conference prior to the student being allowed to ride the bus again. In all cases of suspension from the school bus, the driver shall notify the transportation supervisory personnel as soon as possible. The prior policy required that a meeting be held involving transportation supervisory, the bus driver, and parent any time a student was suspended from the bus.” Ernie Jacoby, Community School Director, reported that 114 sixth grade students participated in the camp program held at Mill Lake Outdoor Center (Waterloo Recreation Area) the week of September 26. Mr. Jacoby commented on the general Cont. to page 2, column 3 Local youth win regional dairy contest honors in MemphisLANSING--Four EAST Michigan youths won top ratings at the Mid-South 4-H National Dairy Cattle Judging Contest in Late September in Memphis, Tenn. Vying with 4-H teams from across the nation, Tom Edwards of Grand Ledge, dennis Jarrard of Nashville, George Koerner of Laingsburg, and Jim McKiernan of Memphis formed the top scoring team in the Guernsey class. The 4-H’ers, coached by Rodney Pennock of Nashville, also placed eighth in the overall team judg’ng. In individual competition. Jarrard won top honors in the Ayrshire class. McKiernan placed third in the Holstein class. and Edwards scored fifth in the Guernsey judging. Each youth judged eight classes of dairy cattle and defended their placings in four of the classes before official judges. “The purpose of the contest," according to Gale Baumgardner, Michigan 4-H youth dairy specialist, “is to give 4-H dairy members a chance to refine their evaluation, decision-making and verbal skills as well as to meet other youths with similar in­ terests from around the coun­ try." All travel expenses and entry fees for the Michigan par­ ticipants were provided by the Production Credit z\ssociation of Alma. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday October 19, 1977 -- Page 2 Nashville site of the Battle Creek senior citizen nutrition program­ In August. Nashville Senior Citizens became privileged to participate in the current government-sponsored nutrition program. The Nashville Masonic Temple-was the chosen site for the daily serving of the noon meal, where present funding allows 30 people to be ac­ commodated. The local super­ visor is Mrs. Lester (Mary) Heacock. The newly-organized group will hold a business session on the second Monday of each month. Officers elected elected were: president, Forest Babcock; vice­ president, Margaret Reid; secretary, Mary . Heacock; treasurer, Harry Beard; corresponding secretary and advertising manager, Feme Green. Rachel Beard and Ferne Green volunteered to act as the Sym­ pathy Committee responsible for sending convalescent cards and “thank you” notes. Alternates to regional meetings, in the event council members cannot attend, were elected. First alternates are Thelma Stewart, Clarence Reid, and Roy Boise; second alternates are Marguerite Ackett, Mrs. Paul Hosmer, and Dick Green. The name of an all-around handyman, willing to assist senior citizens with needed home repairs at a nominal cost, was presented to the group. A “telephone buddy system" is now in operation, whereby each senior citizen receives a daily call from another of the group to check on the welfare of that person. The group has a birthday party once each month, with a decorated cake, in observance of those having birthdays that month. Our largest project to date was a Bake Sale and Bazaar on Oc­ tober 7 in connection with the Nashville Harvest Festival. A nice profit was realized, and plans are established to have a bake sale quarterly. Tentative plans for a private (members-only exhibitors) flea market were discussed. This Flea Market will be open to the public for purchasing items for sale. Special entertainment has been a talk and slides by Roxanne Frith of her stay in Chile as an exchange student; Rack Display and talk by Fred Ackett, a flowerarranging demonstration by Edna Edwards, and slides by Hilda Baas on her trip to Hawaii. Plenty of games are provided for those wishing to linger and spend extra time just having “fun” socializing. Fox Photo^. Hallmark Greeting Cards & Slim-line Cards Made from your favorite negative, color slide or photo. 2^397 Simon Pharmacy 207 N. Main in Nashville New film is gripping true story — SHIOKARI PASS, a new film from the producers of THE HIDING PLACE, will be shown at Nashville Assembly of God (church), 735 Reed St., on Sun­ day, Oct. 23, 1977. The one-hour color release from World Wide Pictures will be shown once beginning at 7 p.m. SHIOKARI PASS is unique among World Wide Pictures productions. Although it has an English soundtrack, it was originally produced for showing to Japanese audiences. It was filmed entirely in Japan with a Japanese cast and crew, and depicts the delicate beauty of that country. The drama of the story unfolds against a backdrop of Japan’s spring blossoms, snowcapped mountains, and whispering native music. ' A true story, SHIOKARI PASS is based on the international best seller by Ayako Miura. Nearly two million readers have been touched by this story of the abiding love of a young couple at the turn of the century. Credited with creating a deeper understanding of the Christian faith among the Japanese people, the film tells of the love of Nubuo for Fujiko, and of his willingness to be guided by his personal faith, no matter how great the cost of commitment From its gentle opening to its gripping, unexpected conclusion, SHIOKARI PASS is a profound demonstration of the power of love in one life.. The The Reverend Robert Robert Taylor, Taylor, pastor of Nashville Assembly of God, extends an invitation to each member of the community to attend this pecial showing and added, “SHIOKARI PASS is the kind of film that will be enjoyed and remembered by the entire family.” There will be no admission charge for the film program. ACTION-ADS LOST: Tan & white female long hair hound, only 1% yrs. old, does not hunt. If seen call 945-4894 or 945-3742. Reward! GOOD NEWS CLUB is back at Maplewood School. Mrs. Lawhead’s classroom. Wed­ nesday at 3:30 p.m. Mrs. Sandra Mick and Penny Byington are the teachers. Let’s chat about catfish. Now, if some of you trout purists and billfish buffs think that the lowly catfish isn’t a subject worthy of discussion, don’t go away. There’s a whole lot more to this subject than meets the eye. Even the bullhead is important. This game little fish got most of us started on our angling careers, and today he’s still teaching youngsters and neophyte anglers what fishing is all about. The channel cat is not only a fine game fish, but a table delicacy as well. This species of catfish is making the southern fish fry as famous as the Maine clambake or Hawaiian luau. But, when it comes to sport, anglers who fish the turbulent waters below some of our southern dams will tell you that a 50-pound blue cat has no peer as an angling adversary. A big blue, which won’t quite fit into a wash tub, is really something to brag about in this part of the country. But, how about a catfish with a mouth larger than a wash tub? How about one which strikes artificial lures and jumps like a ACTION-ADS FOR SALE: Chimney blocks, $1.95; flues, $3.75. “Magic Heat” smoke-pipe heaters, $62.40. “Thermotimer” automatically dials dials your ii thermostat up up or down while you work or shop, $33.59.. RANDALL LUMBER, Nashville, Ph. 852-0882. FOR SALE; Set of 4 tubeless tires, in good shape, $45.00. Call 852-0845 days or 852-9787 nights. Remember! Give to the United Fund We ll donate $2 to sav your carpet! Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads Steamex gets the dirt other methods don’t reach. From Front — success of the program this year and fine cooperation of the students. He also commented on the outstanding work of the teaching and non-teaching personnel working at camp. The daily substitute pay for degree teachers was increased to $32 per day instead of $30. After ten continuous days in the same teaching position the rate shall be $37 per day instead of $35.' Approval was given the Maplewood PTO to construct a baseball backstop at the Maplewood Elementary. General fund bills in the amount of $34,750.54 were ap­ proved for payment. The board members approved payment of the November 1 debt retirement interest and handling charges to the Bank of the Commonwealth in the amount of $15,006.22. The September 23 payroll in the amount of $70,775.69, and the October 7 payroll in the amount of $69,902.09 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll account. Board members Wayne Cogswell and Arlene DeCamp were unable to attend the meeting. tarpon when hooked? This is the type of fishing that most folks don’t know much about, and I thought you’d like to hear more about it. These two species of catfish, plus hundreds of others, are found throughout the tropics in South America. The red-tailed catfish feeds mostly at night like many of our cats do, and are big and plentiful. One evening on the Araguaia River in Brazil I hooked and landed a dozen fish of this species, and each averaged between 40 and 70 pounds. That’s fair several hours fishing in any man’s book. On another occasion, while fishing an Amazon tributary a little farther west, a good-sized fish hit my trolled lure and gave me an hour’s fight before I could boat it. This fish, cleared the water several times during the contest, and when we finally hauled him up on a sand bar it tipped the scales at 60 pounds. The species is called a surubi, and is a trim, slender creature which looks unlike any other catfish. But, the piraiba is the cat that excites everyone’s imagination. Three years ago I checked with some of the Braniff Outdoor Council fishing experts and learned that this species of fish is particularly abundant around Leticia, Colombia. So I went fishing. On this trip I managed to land one fish which weighed 215 pounds and was nine feet long. But, I also lost a thousand yards of line and broke one rod on big cats which I never saw. Later, I found out that the piraiba frequently exceed 500 pounds in weight and more closely resemble a submarine than a fish. Like I said, there’s more to cat fishin’ than meets the eye. Add years to the life of your carpet! Rent a Steamex. It’s as simple to-use as a vacuum. 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The bill is very specific in defining “sexually explicit material’* to meet court tests. LICENSE TABS-1978 license plate tabs are now on sale for vehicles commercial and trailers; passenger car tabs go on sale November 15. Next year’s tabs are to be placed on top of 1977 tabs, in the upper right-hand corner of the plate. PREGNANCY HEALTH-Now before the House is HB 5257, which would require employer health insurance plans to include benefits for pregnancy or childbirth leaves. This is in response to a court ruling that these benefits could be excluded under present laws. PETITION DRIVE-Govemor Milliken last week was the first signer in a petition drive to reform our system of selecting Supreme and Appeals Court judges. Now justices must be nominated by political parties; under this proposal, appellate judges would be initially appointed and then subject to periodic approval-or rejection-by the voting public. FIRE PARKING- Now in the Senate is HB 4875, which would prohibit parking within 500 feet of a fire if the fire is outside city or village boundaries. If the Senate also approves this bill, it will help reduce the problem of “gawkers” interfering with fire fighting. HEATING MONEY ?-The federal government recently agreed to settle pending claims from our Department of Social Services million. for $32 Governor Milliken has now proposed that this money be used to expand the Home Heating Fuel Assistance program, in order to help pay utility bills and win­ terize homes of low-income senior and disabled citizens. TRAVEL CALENDAR-Fall is an excellent time to get in on activity in other parts of Michigan-harvest festivals, antique and vehicle shows, etc. For your free copy of “Michigan Calendar of Travel Events," write the Michigan Travel Bureau, Box 30226, Lansing 48909. HELMET BILLS-House Bills 4304-5 would require minors only to wear protective helmets while riding a motorcycle. Although the bills were initially defeated by a 2-to-l margin, they have been kept alive by being referred to the Judiciary Committee for further study. UNEMPLOYMENT DOWNThe latest figures from the Department of Labor show that Michigan’s unemployment rate has dropped to the lowest point in ' nearly four years. In-fact, our 6 percent rate is lower than the national average; and total employment went up by 76,000 in September. Calendar of Events Barry County Cooperative Extension Service October 24-Weight Control Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. No charge. October 31--Weight Control Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. No charge. November 4-MAEH Christmas Bazaar, Community Building, Hastings, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Come and do your Christmas shopping. November 4-5-Horse Judging Roundup, M.S.U. Registration requested. November 7-Weight Control Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. No charge. November 10—Bull Ring, 8 p.m., Extension Office. November 14--Weight Control Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. No Action Ads FOR SALE: Buttercup and butternut squash $3.50 per bushel. Ph. 852-9767 (Nashville) 3814 Curtis Rd. (former Seth Graham place)(10-19) charge. November 14—4-H Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office. November 21-Weight Control Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. No charge. November 28-Weight Control Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. No charge. States besides Michigan allowing studs, with time restrictions, are: Alaska, Sept. 15-May 1; Arizona, Oct. 1-May 1; Arkansas, Nov. 1-April 304-; California, Oct. 1-May 1; Con­ necticut, Oct. 15-April 30; Delaware, Oct. 15-April 15; Idaho, Oct.l-April 15; Indiana, Oct. 1-April 30; Iowa, Nov. 1April i;; Kansas, Kansas, Nov. Nov. 11 April 1; Kansas, Nov. 1-April 15; Maine, Oct. 1-May 1; Maryland, Oct. 15-April 15; Massachusetts, Nov. 1-April 30; Missouri, Nov. 1April 1; Montana, Oct 1-May 31; Nebraska, Oct 1-April 15 (cars only); Nevada, Sept. 1-April 30; New Jersey, Nov. 15-April 1; New York, Oct. 16-April 30 (cars only); North Dakota, Oct. 15April 15; Ohio, Nov. 1-April 15; Oklahoma, Nov. 1-April 1; Oregon, Nov. 1-April 30; Penn­ sylvania, Nov. 1-April 30; Rhode Island, Oct. 31-April 1; Utah, Oct 15-March 31; Virginia, Oct 15April 15; Washington, Nov. 1March 31, and West Virginia, Nov. 1-April 1. States with no restrictions on studded tires are: Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Ver­ mont and Wyoming. The Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, plus the Northwest and Yukon territories, have no studded tire restrictions. British Columbia Give to UNITED FUND and Manitoba allow studs from Oct. 1 to April 30; New Brun­ swick, Oct. 15-April 15; Nova Scotia, Oct. 15-April 15; Newfoundland, Nov. 1-April 30, and Prince Edward Island, Oct. 1-May 31. The province of Quebec allows studded tires on vehicles weighing under 5,000 pounds from Oct. 15 to May 1. They are banned on vehicles weighing more then 5,000 pounds, including buses and trucks. 4-Subject to administrative change. Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. cutfor everyone^ Hairstyle $6°° Haircut $000 Senior Citizens Hours: Tues. & Fri. 8 to 8 Wed,, Thurs., Sat. 8 to 5:30 CLOSED Mon. . n »otaW» otaW e? \ Mikes Barber Shop 176 S. Main,VERMONTVILLE 2-Gallons Permanent Anti-freeze Thermostat $Q95 & Gasket GOODYEAR Radiator & Heater Hoses Am AW Q/U/ O„ff m OPEN: Mon. - Fri. 8 - 5:30 Saturday urday 'til 4PM POTATOES $1.00. 50 lb. bag $3.35. 20 lb. bag $1.40, Onions 50 Lb. sweet $6.75, 50 lb. reg. $4.50 at FARMERS GAS AND OIL STATION. Nashville. (tfn) Nashville Auto BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells. Phone 726-0129. CONKLINS ( IDER MILL now open. Custom pressing Mon. thru Sal. Fresh cider Jor sale. 5l(Mi West Gresham Highway. 517-726- Michigan’s studded snow tire era should click to an end this winter, according to Automobile Club of Michigan. Snow tires with metal studs have been illegal in Michigan since April 1975. Only vehicles equipped with radial-ply tires using studs known commercially as Perma-T Grippers are per­ mitted on state roads now. The firm that produced Perma­ T Grippers discontinued them in 1976, and an Auto Club check could find no other manufac­ turer. Auto Club was told by the only known Michigan distributors than when the existing stud supply is exhausted, no more will be available. A spot check of tire dealers in the Detroit area finds the existing supply of legal studs very limited. Michigan motorists whose vehicles already are equipped with the approved tires and studs may use them on Michigan roads north of a line from Mason to Arenac counties from Oct 1 to May 1. Below that line, they are permitted from Nov. 15 to April 1. Michigan motorists traveling state roads with illegal studs or with legal studs outside the set time periods are subject to a fine of up to $100 and-or a jail sentence of up to 90 days, Auto Club warns. It is the practice of Michigan State Police to extend to out-of­ state motorists traveling .Michigan roads the same privileges for studded tires permitted in their home states, Auto Club notes. Studs are illegal at any time in Wisconsin and in Ontario. Six other states in which studs are totally banned are Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi and Texas. (Min­ nesota permits out-of-state motorists with studded tires to drive on its roads for 30 days.) Auto Club notes that this year, 30 states allow studs, with varying time restrictions. The District of Columbia permits studded tire use from Oct. 15 to April 15. Twelve other states have no restrictions. Florida law, which does not specifically prohibit studs, makes it illegal to drive with tires that will damage hard surfaced roads other than through or-dinary wear and tear. Phone 5o1r78-85522-9-9550010 or * & Farm Supply 209 N. 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I-million economic loan The •»udy emphasoed that neiectivr enforcement program* in dhlem area* constitute thr most pra< tical and affordable approach b Mr grdbhat The *tudy stated tn Mr con ctuama "Shark dcputim are needed tn pat rai and mcnwae the level df enforcement on ianri rood* ir unincorporated area* a maur MM would be welcomed by local resident* and w ould have the butte*t impact on redatSM i-iatrwide traffic accidents and death* " ASM OB recommentbd that •heriff * department* develop i idii cement standard* for state trunkline* and county read* The study also rath for increasing sheriff's department* wheneii* necessary so that adequate manpower can be deplored Auto Club added that. **. most city police department* in the •late could reduce traffic ar <■ident* great ly by concentrating enforcement effort* an prsUhiii ■rea* •"Selective law enforcement doe* no always require in ireaaing manpower ' thr study stated Many law enforcement agenctra acroa* Michigan could operate selective law en Increment program* by more rifwienl use of existing par sanaM *' Thr study cited Hint's three year SLFP program a* an example af ha» selectire en Increment not only reduce* the number of trsffM accidents but also their severM y Fatal at tldeirta ware dawn ■ prevent and m)ury acctdanb dropped II percent during the three year Klint M JTP program compared with thr three year period before It hogan Auto (Tub stated that thr '"halo"' effect of selective en forremenl Is shown by thr II percent drop In fatal »<indent* •nd IS percent drop in injury accident* when the three rest period after the SI «EP progra m la compared with thr identical period before it Maple Valley 1 school lunch MaMtay.Ocl M. 1*77 Burt burger, corn, apple crop pickles milk Tuesday. Ort B. 1*77 Spaghetti, green baans. fruit ml*, homemade onion ralb and butter, milt Wednesday. Ort. M. 1*77 Boast beef gravy, ma*hed potatoan, carrot* appteaaure cookie, milk Thureday. Ort. tl. 1*77 Hot dog* french frie* baked Irani |r*rh<* milk Friday. Oct ai. 1*77 <"hwken gravy on biscuit pea* (iear* cockle milk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday October 19, 1977 -- Page 5 Serving our Country— Nashville Village Council The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held September 22, 1977 was called to order by president George Frith. All Present. The minutes of th^last regular meeting were read and approved. Letter was read from Russell Schelles applying for the position of Nashville Building Inspector. Being that Mr. Schelles is an active contractor, it would be a conflict of interest to hold the job of Building Inspector. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Schelles a letter and inform him of such and ask him if he was still interested in the position. Motion made by Ray Hinckley and supported by John Mason to donate $50.00 to the Riverside Development Association for their Harvest Festival to be held October 7, 8 and 9. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Lois Elliston abstained from vote. Motion made by'Ray Hinckley and supported by Tom Oleson that we buy a Coboda Tractor, 17.5 horsepower to be used in the Cemetery and the Department of Public Works. The tractor must be housed and maintained by the Village. The funds to pay for the tractor would come from General Fund ($4,000) and Equipment Fund ($700). All w iStw r S JSS to tL Skir W SJ Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Ray Hinckley and supported by Ted Spoelstra to close intersections on Gregg, State, Sherman and Lentz Streets on October 9, 1977 from 1:45 p.m. through 3:45 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a bicycle race in conjunction with the Harvest Festival. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Lois Elliston and supported by Forrest Babcock to give 10 Gallons of gasoline to the driver who drives the three employees of the DPW to the course for Water Distribution in Lansing each week.'Yes Ray Hinckley, Lois Elliston and Forrest Babcock. No John Mason, Tom Oleson and Ted Spoelstra. President Frith voted yes to break the tie. Motion carried. Motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by Ray Hinckley to send Tim Smith and Suzy Corkwell to the Michigan Municipal League Convention in Grand Rapids and pay for their lunch, mileage and parking. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by Ted Spoelstra to pay quarterly payment to the Nashville, Maple Grove, Castleton Fire Board of $1,125.00. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Ray Hinckley and supported by John Mason to adopt a resolution authorizing the Village Clerk to sign an authorization for Williams & Works to bore under the State Highway. All Ayes except Tom Oleson voted no. Motion Carried. Motion made by Ted Spoelstra and supported by Lois Elliston to close the FHA Water System Account and pay Williams & Works their final bill. All Ayes. Motion Carried. I Fbt?x I Fbte- ; 'Hlbi s?; • Mi 2 5*jj**hh h’Jh •Mi S«M[* N •Mi ■ t■toner itloner *3 *3^ £*■*<* ■’•Utt•Ut$t 1 M Nt*««** *«« « Jsasi MMBp«k EB^«k( da 'saw WfaSHi Miik{ RWWni^ ■ w Mr. Bruce Benedict of Arlington Heights, I11.K Deputy Director of Classification and Value, Region 9, U.S. Customs Service, was the keynote speaker at the groundbreaking ceremonies for the BC-CAL-KAL building complex at Ft. Custer in Battle Creek September 7. Bruce spent Thursday and Friday nights with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict, and his son, Terry, of Vermontville. Dr. and Mrs. Sunil Das, Dilip, Monica, and Molina of Ann Arbor spent Friday night and Saturday (7th & 8th) with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict. Mr. Leroy Wion, Tim and Tammie of N. Manchester, Ind., spent Saturday night (8th) with their in-laws and grandparents, the Harold Benedicts, and to Osb to’dirt tontitokl PWtyiNn ad 1! perca:: h!; wtortaH nr J® fuiafkrteSIPie Sunday with the Fred Adams family in Vermontville. Mrs. Lyle Adams of Council Bluff, Iowa, Mrs. Robert Brimmer of Charlotte, Mrs. Leroy Wion of N. Manchester, Ind., and Mrs. Fred Adams and Quannah of Vermontville, left Friday (the 7th) from Metropolitan Airport to spend two weeks with the Wolfgang Dietz family in Oberdorfelden, Germany. Mrs. F. Adams was a former ICYE exchange student, living with the Dietzs a year. She speaks German fluently. :sart wttitiiiE aiMri Ksitem tawitat sWd Uto1 5 j® Rial W’g vtito' Sji^F*' tosni*^ tt toti ipitefct i ttM dto!* «*H*| 1 sj^ Ito*'*'' %*» s*d«» (1*1* *»K* "S*** nas • maintenance of light-wheeled vehicles. Pvt. Hallock entered the Army last June. His father, Richard L. Hallock, lives at 65 S. Waverly Road, Eaton Rapids. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE. Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) We care about you If you leave no Will, your estate will be distributed ac­ cording to law. The courtappointed administrator may not handle your affairs as you intended - shares going to family and friends may be different than desired, and may lead to conflicts in the family. A Will, reflecting your wishes, helps to preserve harmony. 'Voqt FUNERAL HOMES ■Nashville — Vermontville Phone 852-0840 - 726-0624 ask about our George Frith. All present. Motion vyas made by Ray Hinckley and supported by Lois Elliston to Leon Frith and William Eastman promotions and a 25C per hour raise effective September 22, 1977. Leon ' Frith's duties would be: taking charge of all DPW i employees, Streets, Parks, Water Mairts and Sewer Lines (both Sanitary and Storm). William Eastman's duties would l be taking over operation and maintenance of Water and Sewer Plants and meter readings and hydrants. Yes Ray Hinckley, Lois Elliston, Ted Spoelstra and Forrest Babcock. No John Mason and Tom Oleson. Motion Carried. Barry County Sheriff David Wood and Under sheriff James Orr were present to discuss problems with the Nashville Police Department. Sheriff Wood presented a program where the county would have control in all Administrative duties for the Nashville Police Department such as hiring, budgeting, reports and records, and forms and inquires. The Sheriff would be responsible to the Village Council. Also Sheriff Wood suggested the possibilities of hiring one and possibly two patrol men pfed FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM is having a meeting on Family Planning and Sex Education on October 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Charlotte High School. 378 State Road, Charlotte, (10-18) MI. FOR A SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT The special meeting held October 5,1977 at the Nashville Village Council Hall for the purpose of discussing the Department of Public Works employees and the Police Department employees was called to order by President Kind jr’te®? signal equipment; tuning operation and preventative maintenance for field radio equipment; application of anti­ jamming measures; con­ struction, siting, orientation and erection of antennas; and the operation and preventative PLAN NOW Special Meeting of the Nashville Village Council ip RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. (tfn) of cipher devices and visual FT. GORDON, GA. - Private Kenneth R. Hallock, son of Mrs. Joann Marie Schoo, 4175 E. Holt Road, Holt, Mich., recently completed a voice radio operator course at the U.S. Army Signal School, Ft. Gordon, Ga. During the training, students received instruction in the Motion made by John Mason and supported by Ted Spoelstra to qdjourn the regular meeting and go into a closed executive board meeting to discuss Police Department business. All Ayes. Motion Carried. ACTION-ADS principles of sending and receiving voice communications; radio ra o procedures; proce ures; comcom­ munications security; operation guaranteed long term Savings Certificates When you deposit *10,000 (You may elect to have a in a 7%%, 4-year certificate monthly or quarterly interest check, or let it compound at 7’A%) WE WILL SEND YOU through roug CETA.. x Motion made by Ted Spoelstra and supported by Tom Oleson to work out a contract agreement with the county to do administrative duties by meeting with Village Attorney Richard Shaw, George Frith and Sheriff Wood. All Ayes. A s61.64 INTEREST CHECK EACH MONTH Motion Carried. Motion to adjourn made by Tom Oleson and supported by (• Based upon a 30-day month, $5,000 minimum deposit required. Your monthly check will vary according AT THE END OF 4 YEARS, YOU'LL STILL HAVE $10,000 .00 IN YOUR ACCOUNT Ray Hinckley. to the number of days in the month) r— — NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY r DANCE Eaton Federal Sat., Oct. 22 9:30-1:30 AM | I Food in the Kitchen j EQUAL W0USMG LENDER and Loan Association | Music by ’’Star Gaze” • Members & Guests SSI £ Nashville, Mich. THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Phone 852 1830 HOME OFFICE ■ CHARLOTTE. MICH. ■ Phone 543 3880 Eaton Rapids, Mich. Phone 663 1551 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday October 19.1977 — Page 6 area sports news Lions pull out last minute victory! Ken Hausbarger caught the winning touchdown pass from Jim Horn last Friday with just 50 seconds remaining in the game to give Maple Valley a 15-10 comefrom-behind victory. Maple Valley opened the scoring in the first quarter by taking the opening kick-off and marching in for the touchdown. . Mike Hamilton went the final yard for the score and Robin Pendell added the extra point. Central Montcalm came back with the help of some costly penalties by the Lions to score a touchdown and a two-point conversion to take the lead at 8-7. Tim Burd then got the lead back for the Lions by stealing the ball from a Central Montcalm player and racing 52 yards for the go-ahead touchdown. The score at the half stood 13-8 Maple Valley. The third quarter belonged to Central Montcalm who again was aided by penalties and marched the ball in for a touchdown and took the lead 14-13. Early in the fourth quarter Maple Valley scored to regain the lead when Jim Horn scored following a fumbled punt by Central Mont­ calm. The score remained 19-14 Maple Valley until the clock showed 1:36 left in the game. Central Montcalm scored at this point on a 15-yard pass in the end zone and took the lead at 10-14. On the kickoff after scoring, Darrell Clements of Maple Valley returned the ball to the Maple Valley 44-yard line. On the first play from scrimmage, Jim Horn threw to end Ken Hausbarger who broke tackles and outraced the defense to the goal line with 50 seconds on the clock to bring Maple Valley the victory 25-20. Mike Hamilton led Maple Valleys rushing with 55 yards in 18 carries. Jim Horn completed two of six passes for 62 yards. Maple Valley ended the night with 162 yards total offense. The Lions defense was led by Ken Hausbarger with 22 tackles, Andy Joostberns 18 tackles, Scott Decker 12 tackles, and Quentin Ward 12 tackles. Mike Yost added 8 tackles and recovered two fumbles. Tim Burd had 7 tackles and scored a touchdown on the stolen handoff. Jeff Slocum in­ tercepted a pass at gaine’s end to insure the victory. The Lions travel to Montabella Friday to play the Mustangs. The Lions are currently tied with Saranac for the lead in the TCAA. Chuck Reid puts it in overdrive as he turns the corner on an end sweep. Maple Valley News Photo) Cross country loses- The Maple Valley defense pursues a Central Montcalm ball-carrier. (Maple Valley News Photo) The Cross Country Team lost a pair of hard-fought contests this week. On Tuesday the Lions were defeated by a strong Bellevue team 24 to 33. Doug Halsey ran his fastest time of the season in the losing effort Thursday the Lions traveled to Lakeview to battle for first place in the TCAA. The Lions came up short against a very good Wildcat team. The Lions are now 9-3 overall and 3-1 in TCAA competition. Mike Beachnau is the runner of the week. Golf Team wins second matchMonday the Maple Valley golf team won their second match of the season by defeating Carson City 176-193. Co-captain Chris Beebe set a new school record by shooting a 34 against Carson City. On Wednesday the Lions were defeated by Portland 166-180. Maple Valley’s medalist winner was again Chris Beebe who shot a 36. On Friday the Maple Valley golf team finished in 20th place at Continued on next page— GRAIN BANK With Us This Year Hoover Portables Dryers Reg. *199” We Want to Help You... ^160°° Washers Reg. ’219” - $1QQ00 wv JOHNSON'S FURNITURE Store Hours: 8:30 <i.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon. to Sat. _______ Friday 8 30 ii.nt. to 8:00 p.m. • Save Time • Save Labor » Save Worry • Deposit your grain with us now. Then give us a call when you need feed for your dairy cows, hogs, cattle or poultry. We'll mix you a complete, research* proved ration based on the formula you select from Purina’s Check-R-Mix Manual. * °n US *° accurate,Y handle grinding, mixing and delivery to your bulk bins, self-feeders and feed room. And depend on Purina supplements and con­ centrates to help your livestock and poultry produce at their best.. See Purina's Check;R-Mix Formula Manual •Buying & Storage Services Available FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 945-9926 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings Ph. PURINA CHOWS �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday October 19, 1977.. Page 7 Donkey Basketball .2: Bl Donkey Basketball will be held at the Maple Valley High School gym at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 10. The teams will be made up of Boys Varsity Club against the Girls Varsity Club. Don’t miss the fun! Bring the whole family. There will be plenty of laughs for the entire family during this funfilled evening of Donkey Basketball. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the High School Office or from one of the Varsity Club members. For the advance tickets: students $1.25, adults $1.50. At the door: students $1.50, adults $1.75. Guam, counted onus. Wre counting on you. Red Cross. The Good Neighbor. Laurie Hale Will be back with us again starting . . . Thursday, October 20 Stop in and see her or give her a call . . . 726-0330 Laurie's Hours: Thurs. & Fri. 9 - 4:30 Barb's New Hours: st MUlilDlU “tai Tues. 9 - 4:30 Becky Fox (24) and Cinda Murphy (21) battle fpr rebound underneath the boards. ■orih QQi IM It lii HadhPiiii Jfapi' pdWta nipithM 1 iMroI OtFnfrsM ■ex 1 " I MM W Nancy’s Beauty Shop (Maple Valley News Photo) 157 South Main, Vermontville ..,g ^uiirseosii > Ml tap! Starting Nov. 5 Sat. 9 - 1 the Class C regionals which were played at Duck Lake Country Club in Springport. Andy Phenix was Maple Valley’s low man with a score of 101. The Lions now 2-10 close out the season with matches against Saranac and Lakeview. Girls J.V. record at 2-7 The Maple Valley girls’ junior varsity basketball team won one and lost one last week in con­ ference action. Montabella was the guest of the Lions Monday night and handed their hosts a 29-25 loss. Though the Lions girls led 9-8 at the close of the first quarter, a poor second quarter left them behind 19-12 by the half. The Mustangs continued to outscore MV 8-1 in the third period leaving the jay-vees trailing 27-13 going into the final period. A strong defensive effort by the Lions held Montabella to 2 points while the Lions scored 12 in that final six minutes, but it wasn’t enough as the Lions were defeated 29-25. The Mustang’s main scoring came from two girls. Jorgensen had 18 points and Farrell scored 9. •For Maple Valley Kathy Kristopher netted 5 points, teammates Lori Decker and Karen Fager each scored 4 points, Candace Mater and Joyce Warner and Lori Mitchell each tossed in 3 points, Judy Williams added 2 and Becky Cowell 1. Saranac was defeated by Maple Valley 39-18 in Wed­ nesday’s game. The team greatly improved their shooting per­ centage scoring the most points this year. Diane Cook played a fine all-around game stealing three passes and converting them into baskets in the second quarter. She contributed 8 points toward the MV win. Iler team­ mate Candace Mater lead all scorers with 11 points and im­ proved offensively. kathy Kristopher was the leading rebounder with 12 and added 7 points. Robin Matson tossed in 6 points, Kris Sample added 4, Lori Mitchell 2 points, Becky Cowell 1. Other Lion teammates con­ tributing to the victory were Lori Decker, Karen Fager, Joyce Warner, Celia Eaton, Kelly MacDonald, Judy Williams, Marsha Zinger, and Donna Augustine. The girls played good team basketball in this win and con­ tinue to improve. Hours: Mon,Tues,Thurs, Fri:9to4:30 Sat.:9to 1 Evenings by appointment only Smorgas-Pak Sandwich Meat LIGHTERS • Bic or DEER Me Loads of- Halloween Candies for the goblins! -- ** * • 8 Pack • Non-Returnables u Cut and Quick Froze I *20 Pre-Skinned *25 With Skin See JOHN or MIKE Super Market 999 Reed St.-Nashville 852-1621 ;I COOLING - REFRESHING «vbeer Check Our Prices! South EnHFoocI & Hours Mon. - Sat. 8:30 to 11 Sunday 11 to 11 637 South Main in Nashville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday October 19, 1977 — Page 8 Vermontville Pee Wee Football Maple Valley fall sports awards- After four games played, Vermontville Pee Wee Football teams stay undefeated, beating Sunfield Saturday night. The 4th and 5th grade score was Vermontville 20-Sunfield 6. The three touchdowns were made by Terry Hall, Mark Valdick and Kurt Hartenburg. Ken Trumble The format of the Maple Valley Fall Sports Award Night has been changed this year in an attempt to make the event more at­ tractive to the athletics, parents, and all those involved in the Maple Valley athletic program. Fall athletic awards will be made the extra point. issued on two separate evenings Kurt Hartenburg led in yards this fall. A potluck banquet will gained with 116, Terry Hall had 54 preceed each awards program. yards, and Mark Valdick got 18 On Monday, November 7, awards yards to his credit.. activities will begin for athletics Alan Mater caught a 12-yard participating in Varsity Football, pass. Junior Varsity Football, and On defensive, Scott Villaneava Varsity-J.V. Cheerleading. The got 9 tackles, go ac es, Kurt ur Hartenburg ar enurg 8,, banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. Terry Hall 6, Scott Joostburns 5, and the issuing of awards will T.R. Myers 4. Each having 3 immediately follow. tackles were Mark Martin, Alan On Tuesday, November 22, Mater, Kent Graham. awards will be given to athletics Scott Flower did a good job participating in Giris Tennis, recovering a fumble. Cross Country, and Golf. A Also doing some fine ball potluck dinner will preceed these playing were Lane Brumm, Mike awards beginning at 7 p.m. in the Campeau, Shane Wright, Tom high school cafeteria. Waldren, Darin Sargent, and Athletics, parents, coaches, Chris Tyler. faculty members, school board The 5th and 6th grade team members and all sports-minded people are welcome to attend one or both of our awards programs this fall. At the end of each evening an evaluation form will be made available so that the athletic department can deter­ What does the wheat you eat mine the effectiveness of this cost? Bring your USED bread type of format. wrappers to the West Michigan Farm Fair and find out. The women from Ottawa County will refund to you the price of the wheat used in a loaf of bread for each used bread wrapper scored over Sunfield 16-0. Making the two touchdowns were Marty Martin and Chris Barton with Marty running 70 yards for his on the first play of the game. Benjie Morris made the extra point by catching a pass thrown by quarterback, Scott Everett. Chris Barton got a safety in the 2nd quarter. Marty Martin led in yards gained with 100, Chris Barton had 33 yards, Steve Joppie had 29 yards gained, and Scott Everett 20 yards. Steve Gardner made 5 tackles, followed by Benjie Morris with 4 and Steve Joppie 3. Scott Everett and Marty Martin each recovered fumbles and Steve Joppie intercepted a pass. Scott Whitmore, Jeff Starring, Steve Joppie, and Benjie Morris each caught passes. The final game of the season will be against Nashville, Saturday night, 7 p.m. at Vermontville. Save your bread wrappers they could be worth $$ at the Fann Fair Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads Margaret s Modern Beauty Salon 218 Reed St Nashville Ph. 852-9583 Special This Week To Introduce... presented to them at the West Michigan Farm Fair, in the Woodland Mall October 27,28 and 29. There will also be taste treats, live animals, recipes, and in­ formation. A shopping cart of food worth fifty to sixty dollars will be given away each day by a drawing. Barry County women are working in the dairy and maple syrup area. Farm Bureau women from five other counties are also helping to organize the Farm Fair. There will be displays by state agricultural and livestock commissions, food processors, individual growers, farm equipment dealers, and an antique farm machinery display. Any Farm Bureau member from Barry County will receive a Halloween treat if they will show their paid-up membership card to the women in the Barry County booth and let them know in this way they visited the West Michigan Farm Fair. Judy Briggs—New Operator Permanent *10 • Shampoo • Set • Cut Open: Monday thru Saturday Vermontville News By Mrs. Ava Kroger - Mr. and Mrs. Carson Ames recently returned home from their cabin at Brethren and helping their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ames, at Sportsman’s 'Lodge after Russell’s serious injury. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Roberts also helped out for a few days. Mr. Robert (Bob) Fickes had the misfortune to pull some ligaments in his knee while participating in a fireman’s training school at Nashville Monday night. He was taken to Pennock Hospital where a cast was applied. Mrs. Leta Nagle and Mrs. Elsie Offley were Hastings visitors Thursday. „ Mrs. Thelma Hall has returned from a two-week’s visit with the Don Mitchell family in Ogdensberg, N.Y. Mrs. Millie Martin and her sister, Mrs. Dingman of Bellevue took Mrs. Hall to New York. Mrs. Leta Nagle and the Richard Todd family attended the wedding Saturday p.m. at the Free Methodist Church in Charlotte which united Miss Rosemary Cranson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Cranson, with Mr. Douglas Lautzenheiser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lautzenheiser of Charlotte. A reception followed in the basement of the parsonage. Mr. Burr Hartenburg spent a few days last' week at Pennock Hospital for tests but was back in school last of the week. Mrs. Greta Ferster and group of Senior Citizens spent the weekend at Wheeling, W. Va. for Jamboree U.S.A. Mrs. Iva Rogers escaped serious injury Friday afternoon when she hit one of three deer that jumped in front of her car east of by the river curve. The grill of their lovely new car was badly damaged. Remember the Turkey Dinner at Gresham Methodist Church Saturday night with serving NEED A GIFT IDEA? 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Unibed WUy Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p .. Auto Service Center • • • • . • • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS MAJOR OVERHAULS ELECTRICAL WORK BODY & BUMP SERVICE UcrZc«M TUNE-UPS - MUFFLERS BRAKES ■ GASOLINE QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY TRAINED MECHANICS Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St.,Vermontville Ph.726-0569 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday October 19, 1977 - Page 9 Unpaid property checks being received in Barry County— CASS.. w '* iSX iSX, s sksJ k Nashville Harvest Festival Adult Bike Race Winners S 5JS Left to right are Judd Cooley, second place 35 and above age group and the oldest rider trophy; Lucy Martin, third place 35 and above; Hal Phenix, first place 35 and above; and Tim Phenix, second place 16-34. Other winners not shown are Michael Engle of Hastings, first place 16-34; Bernard Reid of Hastings, third place 16-34. (Maple Valley News Photo) M. ^ttaifiKi iSSKUMllUs City, village, township, county and school coffers are being sweetened this week as checks for all 1975 and 1976 real property taxes, unpaid as of July 1, 1977, are being received from the Barry County Treasurer. The County Board of Com­ missioners voted July 12, 1977 to borrow money to pay off these taxes by selling General Obligation Bonds. Bids were accepted September 8. Hastings City Bank purchased bonds for the 1975 taxes offering interest of 3.4192 percentt on $300,000. Michigan National BankCentral of Grand Rapids purchased the bonds for 1976 taxes, offering 3.7913 percent interest on $980,000. The County Treasurer’s Office will continue to collect delinquent t, taxes the same as in the p past but, of disbursing the instead collection to the various units, it will be deposited in special ac­ counts to repay the bonds. The 1975 tax bonds will be paid in full in 1979 and 1976 tax bonds in 1980. Many Michigan counties have gone to this system-called a Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund. This procedure enables each taxing unit to have the entire tax levy at once, allowing them to budget more efficiently. The tax dollars can also be invested by the local units, earning more dollars than could be realized from the former method. A total of $918,122 was distributed among the 12 school districts in the county: $157,503 to townships, city and villages; $, $182,572 to o the County General Fund andd the County Drain Fund; and $60,962 to the seven intermediate school districts and the two community colleges. Four injured in M-79 accidentCHARLOTTE-Four persons were injured in a two-car accident about 6:30 a.m. today five miles west of here at M-79 and Ionia Road. Eaton County sheriff’s officers said cars driven by Laurie Planck, 25, and Charles Keesler, 76, both of Nashville, collided at the intersection. Keesler * is reported in good condition at Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital, Charlotte, and Planck is in good condition at Ingham Medical Hospital, Lansing. ALSO INJURED were two passengers in the Planck car, Douglas Thomas, 21, and John Blossom, 22, both of Nashville. They are reported in good condition-Blossom at Ingham Medical Hospital and Thomas at Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital. Keesler was ticketed for failure to stop. Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads New80-hp John Deere 2840It’s feature-loaded and ready now to work for you 'e ( W®» bi *Uji WtlHIMlB MKKUDU ffilIMffl IMfiifaiiwd K^M CTtfiW^ !BWW «BI« faeMdW BJlW flM jjiwtA.^F Nashville Harvest Festival Kids Bike Race Winners Front row left to right, Scot Lenz, first place in the 7 and under age group; Julie Welcher, third place in the 8-11 age group; Steve Martin, third place in the 7 and under age group, Joel Wetzel, second place in the 7 and under age group and the youngest rider trophy. Back row left to right, Kim Bitgood, second place 8-11; Lori Decker, third place 12-15; and Jerry Gould, second place 12-15. Other Bike winners not shown were Jim Moccardine of Nashville, first place 8-11; and Larry Wilson of Hastings, first place 12-15. (Maple Valley News Photo) Home Heating Bills ‘Burn You Up?’ Burn Wood Instead! The Johnson Energy Saver adapt to your gas or oil furnace. Thermostatically controlled blower provides heat to your rooms through existing heat ducts. A supple­ mental or independent heating system. Contact: Leon VanMiddlesworth Phone 746-4401 Climax, Michigan Action Ads MAPLE VALLEY CLASS RINGS for sale at Nashville Flower & Jewelry Shop. Main St., Nash­ ville. Mich. 517-852-9797. (11-8) Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. Take the measure of the jobs on your farm — then start adding up what’s included in the base price of a new 2840. 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From Front — A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen A bill (HB 4425) currently before the Senate would strike the present Michigan provision which prohibits the teaching of birth control information in school sex education courses.. Public opinion polls and a look at declining birth rates mightt cause one to think this bill would be quite non-controversial. Birth control is obviously widely accepted in our society. While official Roman Catholic policy is against certain forms, surveys of its members of child-bearing age show very little difference in practice from Protestants. Market Opinion Research, a respected polling firm, shows that over 80 percent of the people On one fact all sides agree. Teenage pregnancies have reached epidemic proportions and represent a most serious problem affecting individual lives, society as a whole, and our welfare budget in particular. in schools. Amongst the group most likely to have teenagers, those aged 30 to 45, the percentage is even higher. It is also shown that 80 percent of teenagers have received very little birth control information from their parents-a distressing figure perhaps, but one I think can generally be substantiated by asking ten friends if they’ve had serious, in-depth conversations about sex with their parents. demonstrated in areas such as child abuse, maternal and child health, education and em­ ployment levels, income, marital stability, and welfare dependency. Certainly lack of information and education is not the basic cause of this overall problem. The basic cause is really the tremendous increase in teenage sexual activity. The cause of this is hotly debated and no doubt multiple, but largely centers around changes in family structure and moral beliefs. It can be shown that education and information about birth control and human reproduction does reduce unwanted pregnancies. The rate, for in­ stance, is lower among girls of college age even though their sexual activity is higher. So where does the opposition to teaching birth control come from? First of all, not from any one place. Certainly not from one religious denomination. The Michigan Catholic Conference, a very active political force in Lansing, has not fought against the bill. Some Fundamental Protestant groups may be in­ volved, but no particular single denomination. If there is anything common to those who energetically testify against the bill and flood the corridors cornering legislators, it is a brand of" political con­ servatism. They view sex education as an favor teaching such information 1. If a fire starts in your oven, you should open the door. True False 2. It is safe to operate air heaters near curtains, drapes, rugs or furniture. True False / ---- ANSWERS-----sauojejoqei sjaiuMjapup Aq aaiAiasMajes oiiqnd e se papiAOJj ' ajij )uaA8Jd oj ajnjiuinj jo s3hj 'sadejp 'suiej -mo iuojj aauejsip ajes e pajejado aq. pinoqs sjajeaq jiy 3S1VJ Z ■juawpedap ajij aqi ||B3 ‘auiq poqs e ui paqsinS -uqxa jou si ajij aq') j| „ go,, 0) (eip joje|n3aj aq) ujo) pue joop uaAO aq) asop )sjij 3STVJ I While the total U.S. birthrate is low, our teenage rate is one of the highest in the world. Over a million teenagers got pregnant last year. Abortions and miscarriages reduced the number of births to just over 600,000, amounting to one-fifth of all births in our nation. Another disturbing figure, at least to me, is that 87 percent of these teenagers keep their babies. It is with this group that serious adverse effects can be attempt by the government to take over an activity that should The council decided to locate Wilcox and summon him to the meeting. More support of Wilcox was voiced at the meeting. “The chief of police handles duties I’m sure'the council is not even aware of.” said Don Joseph, owner of Carl’s Market. “We have had a personal working arrangement with him on shoplifters, where he will take a youngster home on the first of­ fense and work it out with the parents. “We need a man on duty (in Nashville) during the daytime for shoplifters and bad check writers. The last time we had to call the sheriff’s department, it took them an hour and a half to arrive, and there’s been times when we eventually had to call the State Police and that’s not good. We could always count on your man (Wilcox) in five to ten minutes. I can’t say enough about what your man has done for us”. “I have the highest regard for Kendal,” said Rev. Robert Taylor of the Nashville Assembly of God Church. “I’ve worked with many officers in all my years in the ministry in various communities, and I’d like to say that I have more regard for him than any other policeman with his handling and concern for young people”. One person at the meeting complained^ about Wilcox’s lack of response when called to handle police action. Someone asked if the council made a hasty decision or if there had been prior discussion about Wilcox’s performance. The council said there had been considerable discussion on the topic for nearly four years. Considering the public support expressed of Wilcox at the meeting, the six council mem­ bers voted unanimously to reinstate him as Nashville Chief of Police. “I will not reappoint Kendal Wilcox until we can iron out our problems,” said Frith. “The issue is between Kendal and myself. I will be glad to sit down with Mr. Wilcox and discuss the problems. I’ve never questioned the man’s ability as a patrolman, it’s for his lack of communication with me”. Shortly thereafter, Wilcox arrived at the meeting where it was agreed upon for Frith and Wilcox to meet at the village hall following the regular meeting. (It was reported that after a threehour session, Frith reinstated Wilcox as Nashville Chief of CARDOFTHANKS Many thanks to friends and relatives for the flowers, cards, money and visits received following the death of my husband, Claud Van Blarcom, Sr. Special thanks to Paul Fisher, Rev. Olson, F.&A.M. Lodge No. 455, to Bismark friends for the lunch, and to Claude Jr. and Alice Van Blarcom for their trips to Alma, and for keeping me in their home. Olive Van Blarcom PHONE 945-9554 for your ACTION-ADS, or news items spaRTan stooes___ q>assp«' Sweepstakes ONE OF 5 FREE TR|ps F0R wo TO PARIS! OR...ONE OF 50-‘10000 SHOPPING SPREES You'll depart from U.S. Gateway (Chicago) non-at,op Tuesday. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 104 No. 24, Wednesday, October 26, 1977 Nashville man receives illustrious honor— Steven Douse Bike’s to be raffled by Nashville Chamber Don Joseph (left) and Russ Furlong display one of the two bikes that will be raffled off at the Nashville Christmas Parade. Raffle tickets will go on sale starting at the Maple Valley Saranac Football game this Friday night and will continue until Saturday December 3. The raffle is being sponsored by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, so it can raise money for new Christmas decorations for downtown Nashville. The folding campers bike in the photo has been donated by Don and Jeanette Joseph on behalf of Carl’s Supermarket. The other bike, a 10-speed, will be donated by the Nashville merchants. Raffle tickets are printed and donated by The Maple Valley News. Steven Douse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Douse of 814 N. Main St., Nashville, has been selected as one of the Outstanding Young Men of America for 1977. The prestigious honor was awarded the 1966 graduate of Maple Valley High School this past spring and includes an entry in the annual awards volume of the Outstanding Young Men of America organization. The volume states that the young men honored in it, “highlight the achievements of thousands of young men who are, by their contributions to com­ munity and profession, shaping the future of our nation. These are the young men who give quietly and unselfishly that the quality of all our lives may be improved.” Douse left Nashville in 1966 to pursue a law career via a BA degree from Michigan State University in 1970 and a law degree from the University of Michigan in 1973. He worked as a law clerk from 1973-74 for the Honorable John Feikens of the United States District Court and then assumed his present position as a trial attorney with the An­ titrust Division of the United States Department of Justice. Civic accomplishments also add to Douse’s illustrious record and go back to his college days when he served as president and vice president of the Michigan State University Interfraternity Council. Douse also received membership in Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Eta Sigma, Tau Sigma, Omicron Delta Kappa, and the Blue Key. He was a member of Associated Students of the Michigan State University Student Board and also a member of the committee which helped select the University’s current president, Dr. Clifton Wharton. Douse still retains membership in the State Bar of Michigan. Douse and his wife, Karen, now reside in Silver Springs, Maryland, and both are very active in civic affairs of the Washington, D.C. area. Nashville is truly honored by its Out­ standing Young Man of 1977. Fire kills 69-year-old Nashville woman, Sunday Katherine Beedle, 69, died in a fire at her home at 3716 Curtis Road, Nashville, early Sunday morning, reports the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. The Nashville Fire Department ment was called to the scene of the fire at5:35 a.m. by neighbors who were awakened by the flames, it was reported. The Nashville department< immediately called the Ver­ montville Fire Department for water and assistance. When the departments arrived at the scene the home was completely engulfed in flames. The Hastings and Woodland Fire Departments were also summoned to the fire for additional manpower and water. Approximately 50 firemen battled the blaze. The victim was unable to escape the fire, and the two-story home was completely destroyed by the flames. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. The deceased was the wife of the late John Beedle. Drive Carefully! Halloween Nite Monday Oct. 31st. KNOW YOUR MERCHANT: Jerry and Sharon Brumm opened the new Nashville Hardware store in May of this year. The store is located at 105 Main Street *in downtown Nashville, where Makers IGA did business for thirty years. Jerry got into the business, so he could be more a part of the community. Story on page 9_ Shop your local stores for all Halloween fix-ins! �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Wednesday October 26. 1977 - Page 2 4-H Agent Hill takes new job Maple Valley Schools Annual Financial Report Board of Education Maple Valley Schools Nashville - Vermontville, Michigan Gentlemen: In harmony with assignment, we have made an examination of the financial records under the control of the Board of Education of the Maple Valley Schools for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1977. The examination was made in harmony with generally accepted auditing standards prescribed for Michigan school districts and accordingly included such test checks and other procedures deemed advisable under the circumstances. Richard Hill, 4-H Youth Agent for Eaton County for the past 11 years, has accepted a position in the State Extension Office at Michigan State University. Dick will be working as a liaison person between the Humanities section of the College for Human Ecology and the State 4-H Department of the Extension Service. He will be leaving the Eaton County Extension Service on November 1. Dick brought a different dimension to the County 4-H program when he arrived in 1967. His philosophy was to develop leadership both with the traditional 4-H volunteer leaders and with the 4-H members. He is a firm believer in helping young people to have a part in decision' making. Under his guidance the 4-H youth program in Eaton County has made the transition from offering the traditional rural type projects to a multi-faceted program that is of interest to all young people in today’s society. He has served the people of Eaton County well. We will miss him. An Open House will be held for Dick and his wife, Mildred, on Sunday, October 30, from 2-5 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the Fairgrounds in Charlotte. Everyone is welcome. Drivers beware pedestrians when Michigan switches back to Eastern Standard tine this Sunday! Michigan motorists are reminded that nightfall-the most dangerous period of the day for car-pedestrian accidents, especially those involving youngsters-comes an hour earlier after the switch to Eastern Standard Time at 2 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 30). “There were 19 five- to nineyear-old pedestrians killed by cars between 3 and 7 p.m. last year, and nine of those victims died between 5 and 7 p.m., when many motorists are returning from work in darkness,” stated Arthur C. Gibson, Auto Club Safety and Traffic Engineering manager. Motorists should adjust their driving in this period by: o Reducing speed while in­ creasing distance between cars, o Watching for signs of children at play, including bicycles and dogs. o Keeping windshields, headlights and taillights clean and in proper working order to insure optimum visibility. Parents of schcol-age children can increase their visibility by dressing them in brightly colored clothing. ACTION-ADS FOR SALE: Speed automatic washer, deluxe excellent condition, $95. son’s Furniture, 112 N. Nashville, 852-9594. Queen model, John­ Main, Our procedures in the examination of the financial information presented in the section of the report entitled "Federal Programs" were designed to satisfy ourselves that the recorded expenditures were made in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare relating to allowable-expenditures under the Act. In our opinion, the statements submitted herewith show fairly the financial position of the Maple Valley Schools at June 30, 1977 and the result of operations for the year then ended. Respectfully submitted. FOOTE, ILESr-FOOTE & LLOYD CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS August 23, 1977 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 Community Services-Employee Benefits Capital Outlay Outgoing transfers and other Transactions 1977 1976 $278,511 7,362 135,654 $256,559 11,122 119,435 ASSETS: Cosh Accounts Receivable Taxes Receivable Due From Other Funds Due From Other Govermental Units Other Assets Total Assets 241,604 $403,817 LIABILITIES AND FUND. BALANCE: $2,342 Accounts Payable Contracts Payable Salaries and Withholdings Payable Accrued Expenses Due to Other Funds Deferred revenue Other Liabilities Total Expenditures, Outgoing transfers & other transactions $2,219,613 Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfers and Other Transactions Over Expenditures Outgoing Transfers and Other Transactions $ $ Fund Balance, July 1,1976 Additions (Deductions) Prior Year Adjustments Excess of Revenue, Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions Over Expenditures Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions Other Additions (Deductions) $403,817 $210,291 46,681 256,972 Fund Balance, June 30, 1977 $ Revenues and Fund Balance $660,789 $403,817 Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $663,131 $403,817 2,342 $ The total asset* June 30, 1977 increased greatly mainly because the building trades house and school busses were included for the first time. GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED June 30. 1976 $ Intermediate State Federal Gifts 8 Bequests Incoming Transfers Total Revenues and Incoming Transfers 662,021 1.478,709 53,721 800 19,814 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE30 1977 Total Expenses and Outgoing Transfers Excess of Revenues and Incoming Transfers Over Expenses and Outgoing Transfers REVENUES: Local Intermediate State Federal Incoming Transfers and Other Transactions Total Revnues. Incoming Transfers & other Transactions 1976 ASSETS: Cash Accounts Receivable Taxes Receivable Other Assets Total Assets $24,795 936 5,076 $25,810 412 4,614 $30,807 $30,836 $ $ LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE: Tax Anticipation Note* * Loan* Payable Other Liabilities 5,159 Total Liabilities $ $ 5,159 Fund Balance $30,807 $25,677 Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $30,807 $30,836 $2,215,065 EXPENSES: Instruction Administration Health Services T ransportat ion Operation Maintenance Fixed Charges Capital Outlay Community Services ‘Student Services Outgoing transfers $660,789 •Student Services Reported in School Service Fund and Trust and Agency Fund Beginning 1976-1977 Fiscal Year. Total Liabilities REVENUES: Local 46,681 STATE OF FUND BALANCE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1977 16,701 $663,131 17,445 $1,518,505 79,123 5,342 221,283 200,442 51,948 96,717 31,947 $2,205,307 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED June 30 REVENUES: 1977 Local $29,173 Other Revenues-Section 27 State Aid Funds 48,666 Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions Total Revenues, Incoming Transfers and Other Transactions 1976 $21,257 52,008 $77,839 $73,265 $45,000 32,760 $40,000 35,044 108 121 $77,868 $75,165 $ $ 1.900 EXPENDITURES: $ 9.758 June 30, 1977 $ 701,663 1,446,462 63,912 54,257 $2,266,294 Redemption of Bonds Interest on Bonds Other Expense , Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions Total Expenditures. Outgoing Transfers and Other T ransactions Excess of Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers and Other Transactions Over Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions 29 EXPENDITURES: Instruction Instruction-Employee Benefits Support Services: Pupil Instructional Staff General Administration School Administration Business Central Other ■ Support Services-Employed Benefits Community Services $1,273,634 126,985 74,804 39,682 82,214 111 002 428,496 60,741 4.600 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1976 Fund Equity, July 1, 1976 Additions (Deductions) Prior Year Adjustment $25,677 $ 5,159 Excess of Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers and Other Transactions Over Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions Fund Equity, June 30, 1977 29 5,130 $30,807 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday October 26. 1977 - Page 3 BUILDING AND SITE FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 1977 1976 ASSETS: Cash Accounts Receivable Tax** Receivable 817 778 557 $>7.220 297 Total Assets $18,332 $17,517 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE: Tax Anticipation * Loans Payable Accounts Payable Due to Other Funds Other Liabilities Total Liabilities $ $ Fund Balance $18,332 $17,517 Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $18,332 $17,517 1977 1976 815 $ 2,336 $ Total Revenues, Incoming Transfers and Other Transactions $ EXPENDITURES: Buildings and Additions Furniture and Equipment Other Expenses Total Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers and Other Transactions Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfers, and Other Transactions over Expenses and Outgoing Transfers 815 $ 2.336 $ $77,629 3,767 $ $81,396 815 $ Excess Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers and Other Transactions over Revenues, Incoming Transfers and Other Transactions $79,060 BUILDING AND SITE FUND STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1977 Fund Balance, July 1,1976 $17,517 Addition* Prior Year Adjustments Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfers and Other TransactIons Over Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers and Other Transactions 5 815 Fund Equity, June 30,1977 $18,332 LONG-TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS JUNE 30 1977 RESOURCES TO LIQUIDATE LONG-TERM DEBT: Amounts available in the Debt Retirement Fund Amounts to be provided for the Payment of Bonds Amount* to be provided for the Payment of Loans Total Resources to Liquidate Long-Term Debt $30,807 $30,807 LONG-TERM DEBT PAYABLE: Long-Term Bonds Payable School Bond Loans Payable $885,000 Total Long-Term Debt Payable $885,000 General Operating Fund 1971- 72 1972- 73 1973- 74 1974- 75 1975- 76 1976- 77 TOTAL DELINQUENT TAXES RECEIVABLE JUNE 30, 1977 Delinquent 1976 Roll & Collection Delinquent Adjustments 1976-77 6-30-77 6-30-76 105.44 $ -­ $3,518.25 3,623.69 17482.92 2,302.08 819.16 6,919:56 2,748.70 4,170.86 20,270.00 6,898.61 27,168.61 48,140.48 31,386.15 79,526.63 674,274.32 582,558.95 91,715.37 $119,435.13 $674,379.76 $658,160.98 TOTAL $488.90 165.61 480.04 3,479.51 $4,614.06 Friday, October 28 Starting 9:00 a.m. HASTINGS CITY BANK Baked goods, one quilt, pillows, hand crafted sewn and knitted items, decorations and gift items, Garden produce. Sponsored by: Peace United Methodist Church U.M.W. 1976-77 TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's plus 20 semester hrs Master’s Degree $9,250 $15,163 $9,500 $15,577 $9,750 $15,984 Master's plus 20 semester hrs $10,000 Minimum $16,396 Maximum The medion teacher salary for the 1976-77 school year was $11,580. Total teacher salaries amounted to $1,229,148 this post school year. Th* number of full time equated classroom teachers was 93 during th* 1976-77 school year. Th* ratio of pupils to certified employees holding valid Michigan teacher certificates was 19.6 to 1. Certified employees includes school administrators. ACTION-ADS FOR SALE: Four-burner surface unit, built-in oven. Stainless steel finish. Both for $75. Johnson's Furniture, 112 N. Main, Nash­ ville, 852-9594. 1,397.32 45.13 552.81 622.97 25,034.53 1,886.22 210.74 552.81 1,103.01 1,756.06 21,681.53 1,723.45 3,353.00 $27,652.76 $27,190.37 $5,076.45 CONKLINS CIDER MILL now open. Custom pressing Mon. thru Sat. Fresh cider/for sale. 5100 West Gresham Highway. 517-726­ 0127. ACTIVITY ACCOUNT There were thirty-nine separate accounts held In trust at the close of the year amounting to $21,434.57. General receipts durint the year amounted to $68,512.70 compared with expenditure* of $74,877.92. The school district ended the school year June 30. 1977 in good financial condition with a cosh balance of $278,511 including the petty cash fund. General indications ore that this stable financial condition should be maintained through the 1977-78 school year. It is recommended that the financial condition of the school district be reviewed in the spring of 1978 regarding anticipated receipts compared with expenditures for future school years. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE. Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) FOR SALE: Brand new 42’ range hood white. Still in the box. Johnson’s Furniture, 112 N. Main, Nashville, 852-9594. Small Business Administration loan approvals in the State for 1977 Raymond L. Harshman, District Director for the State of Michigan for the U.S. Small Business Administration, an­ nounced that for Fiscal Year 1977 ending September 30, 1977, the SBA’s Michigan Offices approved 702 business loans in excess of $84,600,000. This is an increase of 69 percent over the value of business loans made in Fiscal Year 1976. 535 of these loans, totaling $74.7 million, were made in conjunction with banks with SBA providing the banks with guarantees of up to 90 percent of the value of the loan. These SBA bank guarantees totaled $65.3 million. SBA provided one or more loan guarantees to 171 of the 359 banks in Michigan. Minority owned and operated business firms received 132 loans totaling $9,571,900, up 21 percent over the value of loans made to minority businesses in Fiscal Year 1976. In addition to business loans, there were also 158 disaster home loans approved. Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads ^EVEBSfBLE Vest (Hunters orange and camaflage green) • INSULATED 095 $*1 4™95 Hunters orange vest ...with water repellent & pile lined dKe JL95 Blue Denim $ 1795 ...with pile lining Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St. Nashville . ormerly Makers I. G.A. Location Ph, 852-0713 Monday - Saturday $135,653.91 Debt Retirement Fund 1971- 72 1972- 73 1973- 74 1974- 75 1975- 76 1976- 77 Bazaar & Bake Sale The financial information is taken from the school audit and annual financial report filed with the State Department of Education. Copies of tthe annual report and the annual school audit ore available at the superintendent's office if anyone wishes to see one. BUILDING AND SITE FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 REVENUES: Local Other Revenues STUDENT ENROLLMENT The full time student enrollment during the 1976-77 school year was 1,956 students compared with 1,970 students during the 1975-76 school year. There were also thirty-one memberships for state aid in the high school odult completion program. The enrollment during the 1963-64 school year was 1,512 students. The school district didn't enroll any non-resident students during the 1976-77 school year. $ -- Want the best for your hair? Call...TODAY! SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND VALUATION The following Information Is in relationship to the 1976-1977 school year. Each spring the Board of Education receives an up to date appraisal report from E. C. Deyo 8 Associates covering all school buildings and equipment. School Buildings Number of Replacement Port. Equip. Classrooms Ins. Value 8 Materials $456,431 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High (including relocatable classrooms) 36 $2,425,512 Maplewood Elementary (including relocatable classrooms) 19 803,534 166,409 Fuller St. Elementary (including relocatable classrooms) Kellogg Elementary (including relocataoie classroom; 15 702,735 156,272 8 566,337 67.971 35,657 29,098 Administration Building The total replacement insurance value of all school buildings and equipment, athletic field equipment, books, and materials, including bus garage and all storage buildings was set at $5,662,587 for insurance purposes. Complete hair care services for bothsexes.• Styling • Permanents • Frosting^ Ph: 948-8767 ’ Razor’s Edge hairdesigners Located Above Birke’s Shoe Store in Downtown Hastings �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday October 26, 1977 - Page 4 Action Ads MAPLE VALLEY CLASS RINGS for sale at Nashville Flower & Jewelry Shop, Main St., Nash­ ville, Mich. 517-852-9797. (11-8) PHONE 945-9554 for your ACTION-ADS, or news items Traffic rules for right-turn-on-red issued LOST in vicinity of Francis and Durkey St. Small gray striped cat, male, neutered. John Boughton, 852-9799. RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. (tfn) Nashville Residents The Nashville Department of Public Works will be picking up leaves that are raked into the gutter or bagged on the curb. Leaves will be picked up between the hours of 12 midnight and 8:00 a m. on October 24, 25, 26 and 27,1977, and November 7,8,9 and 10,1977. Susan M. Corkwell Nashville, Village Clerk new Design program of easy-to-care for Hair Fashion will help you Break Thru to a whole New Style for Living. • Design Cute • Design Perms • Design Styles by Department of Transportation standards to the maximum practical extent as a means of energy conservation and im­ proved traffic engineering. The rule permits right turns at signal-controlled intersections after stopping and yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles lawfully using the intersection, except where signs prohibit such National standards for per­ mitting right-turns-on-red at traffic-signal controlled in­ tersections on the Nation’s high­ ways and streets were announced today by the U.S. Department of Transportation. All governmental units having responsibility for traffic control are encouraged to use the new Corn harvest safety tips“Disengage power and shut off the engine before leaving the operator’s platform to unclog, oil, grease, or adjust corn picking equipment. If this safety rule was followed by all operators while chopping or picking corn, we would eliminate most of the amputation accidents,-’ says Gary Friddle, president of. the Maple Valley FFA. , The Maple Valley FFA Chapter is currently making a drive for a safe corn harvest. They are calling attention to the need for farmers to follow safety practices and avoid taking needless chances. Program materials sponsored by the Michigan Rural Safety Council and the Agricultural Engineering Department at Michigan State University, are being distributed by chapter members. If the picker is properly adjusted, not only will less corn be lost in the field but there will be less clogging, according to the FFA. Harvesting early reduces field losses and avoids some of the bad weather that can make the crop difficult to harvest which leads to clogging problems. Members of the Maple Valley FFA Chapter have decided to promote the following points: * 1. Pickers or corn combines should be checked, repaired and adjusted before the harvest begins and all shields should be securely in place. 2. Moderate ground speed during harvest increases efficiency by reducing field loss and clogging. The hurried operator leaves more corn in the field and has more clogging problems. 3. Carry a pressurized drychemical fire extinguisher on the tractor or combine. Keep shucks cleaned away from the exhaust manifold. 4. Take a break every two hours or change off with another operator once or twice a day. 5.. Wear snug-fitting clothes that have no loose sleeves that may become entangled in machinery. Calendar of Events Nancy s Beauty Shop 157 South Main, Vermontville Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri:9 to4:30 Sat.:9to1 Evenings by appointment only Barry County Cooperative will be done on revising or im­ Extension Service proving the craft classes and OCTOBER 31-Weight Control judging procedures. NOVEMBER 8-4-H Horse 31-Weight Control Meeting, Extension Leaders Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone Extension Office. NOVEMBER 10-BuIl . Ring, 8 welcome. No charge. NOVEMBER 4-MAEH p.m., Extension Office. Christmas Bazaar, Community NOVEMBER 14-Weight Building, Hastings. 9 a.m.-7:30 Control Meeting, Extension p.m. Everyone welcome. Come Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone and do your Christmas shopping. welcome; No charge. NOVEMBER 4-5- Horse NOVEMBER 14-4-H Council Judging Roundup, Michigan Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension State University, reservation Office. requested. NOVEMBER 21-Weight NOVEMBER 7-Weight Control Control Meeting, Extension Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone p.m. Everyone welcome. No welcome. No charge. charge. NOVEMBER 28-Weight NOVEMBER 7-4-H Crafts Control Meeting, Extension Leaders Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone Extension Office, Hastings. Work 'welcome. No charge. Edelbrock Hooker Hays Lakewood Accel Crane Mr. Gasket Hurst Crane 2-Gallons It' time to get ready for winter! Permanent Anti-freeze PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread} CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt, 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH o REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. ■t FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING ■t O X" Thermostat & Gasket Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 ffer good Thru October VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS GOODfYEAD Radiator & Heater Hoses 20 1st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. off VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! OPEN: Mon. - Fri. 8 - 5:30 Saturday 'til 4PM Nashville Auto EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial Phone 517-852-9500 rFairlmll sSupply 209 PH. (5T7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan or 852-9501 N. Main Nashville Charlie Andrus “Most of the time” m Q. (D turns. As of July 1,1977, 48 states and Puerto Rico have adopted legislation for the permissive right-turn-on-red rule. In Maryland and Maine, the legislation will become effective July 1, 1978, and May 1, 1978, respectively. The New York State law does not apply to New York City, where right-turn-on-red is prohibited. Only the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts now prohibit making right turns on red signal, except where a sign permits it. The District of Columbia does not permit right turns at any red signals. The new standards provide for right-turn-on-red (or left-turn-onred for one-way streets), except when engineering studies*. find one or more of the following conditions exist: 1. Sight distance to vehicles approaching from the left (or if applicable) is right, inadequate. 2. The intersection area is designed in a way that may result in unexpected conflicts. 3. There is a s ecial pedestrian crossing phase in the signal system. 4. Significant edestrian conflicts are resulting from rightturn-on-red maneuvers. 5. More than three rightturns-on-red accidents per year have been identified for the particular approach. 6. There is significant crossing activity by children, elderly, or handicapped people. If any of the six hazards exist, a “No Turn on Red” sign may be posted. The new standards are more flexible than and replace an in­ terim policy issued July 16, 1976, and have been incorporated into the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Sample signs are indicated below. CARPENTER AND MASONRY WORK WANTED. I Forrest Babcock —Service all the time— “Part of the time Hooker Hays Lakewood Accel Crane Mr Gasket Hurst Edelbrock Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT PH. 726-0324 Vermontville, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday October 26, 1977 - Page 5 Frequent rains slow crop harvesting­ Production prospects improved for soybeans and sugarbeets during September, according to the Michigan Crop Reporting Service. A record high corn crop of 164 million bushels is still being forecast, while the record high soybean crop estimate was raised to 18.7 million bushels. However, the dry bean forecast, 5.25 million hundredweight (cwt.), is 11 percent lower than last month as wet weather has played havoc with the crop. Heavy rains during September slowed harvesting of fall crops. Soil moisture is surplus in most areas of the State. Very soft ground made operation of dry bean, potato and silage har­vesting machinery impossible in many fields. Alfalfa made a large regrowth for a late cutting, but frequent rains have slowed harvest and caused spoiling of hay in windrows. Pastures are still providing good feed due to the moisture received. Forecasts for major Michigan crops are given below: CORN FOR GRAIN: The production forecast was held at 164 million bushels, 16 percent larger than last year’s crop. Heavy rains in September delayed harvest with standing water and muddy fields making it nearly impossible to operate harvesting machinery in many areas. Many cases of mould in ears have been reported this year. Yield prospects vary from poor in some areas to record highs in others. An average yield of 80 bushels, 11 bushels more than last year, is still forecast. DRY' BEANS: A crop of 5,250,000 cwt. is forecast, 8 percent larger than the small 1976 crop. Heavy rains during September caused considerable damage to dry beans and seriously delayed harvest. Wet weather caused excessive weed growth making some fields impossible to harvest. The crop was only about 20 percent harvested by October 1; whereas, 85 percent was in by the same date last fall. Yield per acre is estimated at 1,050 pounds per acre, a 100-pound drop from last month. SOYBEANS: An 18.7 million bushel crop of soybeans is now forecast, 62 percent larger than the 1976 crop. A record high 720,000 acres for harvest and a high yield of 26 bushels contribute to the large production forecast. Soil has been too soft to harvest mature fields. A hard frost is also needed to kill weeds. SUGARBEETS: Heavy rains in September improved yield prospects, but will also delay the start of harvest on many farms. A A crop of of 1,763,000 tons, tons, 14 per per­­ cent larger than last year is now forecast. There is concern that the sugar content of the crop will be low. The POTATOES: first production forecast for fall potatoes is 8,250,000 cwt., 1 percent less than produced last CLIPT SAVE HERE FOX ■a COUPON SPECIAL m m Foxprint Color Reprints S1.Z9 i 6forFrom your same size Foxprint’- . Kodacolor, GAF or Fuji color negatives. Offer expires Sat., Oct. 29,1977 Simon Pharmacy JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. Ph.852-0845 • Nashville, Michigan - Emergency Ph.852-9787 year. A decrease of 1,000 acres for harvest was partially offset by a 2-percent increase in yield. The average yield of 250 cwt. is equal to the all-time record high yield in Michigan. Wet fields have been a problem in har­ vesting and are also affecting the storage quality of the crop. RED CLOVER SEED: A red clover seed crop of 2.4 million pounds is forecast for Michigan. This is less than one-half of last year’s crop, but about equal to the 1975 production. The 25,000 acres for harvest is down con­ siderably from last year and the yield is also lower, although it is higher than 1975. Farmers are being troubled by the poor drying conditions in efforts to combine their crop. FRUIT: The apple production forecast of 540 million pounds is unchanged from August 1, but is 13 percent larger than the 1976 crop. Grapes are still forecast at 26,000 tons, 79 percent greater than last year’s tonnage. The prune-plum forecast of 15,000 tons is 25 percent above 1976 production, while the 12,000 ton pear crop is twice as big as last year’s small crop. Final data on the 1977 tart cherry crop in­ dicated Michigan growers harvested 162 million pounds of cherries. This final poundage is only 2 percent short of the 165 million pounds estimated before harvest began. Sweet cherry data indicates Michigan growers picked 23,000 tons. Production of both sweet and tart cherries was nearly double the 1976 harvest. Cabbage picking, at 85 percent complete, is slightly ahead of the normal 80 percent and last year’s 81 percent. Eaton County Farm and Home calendar . . . October 26, 27, 28-Michigan Home and Family Living Junior Livestock Show, Howell. sponsored sponsore Christmas r smas Bazaar, azaar, at Thursday, Oct. 27-9 a.m. the Eaton Federal Savings & Michigan Farm Credit Con-Loan, Charlotte. ference, MSU, Kellogg Center. Friday, Nov. 11-9 a.m. and 1 Friday, Oct. 28-Animal p.m. Pesticide Examination, Science Institute for Science Kardel Hall, Charlotte Biology Teachers, 113 Anthony Fairgrounds. Hall, MSU. Call Extension Office Friday, December 9-9 a.m. for more information. and 1 p.m. Pesticide Sunday, p.m.. Open Examination y, Oct.. 30—2-fi p. p xamnat on, Kardel ar Hall, House for Richard Hill, 4-H Youth Charlotte Fairgrounds. Agent, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds, hosted by 4-H Council. Tuesday, Nov. 1-9-12 a.m. Home & Family Living Lesson campaign over­ Day. Topic: “Local Government” with Jan Hartough, EHE, Solictors Solictors for for the theNashville. Nashville.Area Area Marshall. First Baptist Church, United Fund drive please turn 1111 S. Sheldon. Public is invited your donations into Mrs. Nelson to attend. Brumm. November 7-9-Second Annual y have a few Remember y you only Home Horticulture Conference, more days to collect. The cam­ MSU, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. paign will end October 22, and we November 10-11-8 a.m.-4 p.m. have only 45.5 percent of our goal Michigan State University Tax collected as of October 20. School,, Long’s Conference Center, 6810 S. Cedar at 1-96. Friday, Nov. 11-9 a.m.-5 p.m. United Fund Poetry contest to offer $1000. prize 1 A $1000 grand prize will be awarded in the Poetry Com­ petition sponsored by the World of Poetry, a monthly newsletter for poets. Poems of all styles and on any subject are eligible to compete for the grand prize or for 49 other cash or merchandise awards. - Says contest director, Joseph Mellon, “We are encouraging poetic talent of every kind, and expect our contest to produce exciting discoveries.’’ Rules .and official entry forms are available by writing to' World of Peotry, 2431 Stockton Blvd., Dept. A, Sacramento, California 94817. Down-Look Jackets Country Livin’ at its Best Most Popular Style Around! Girls Sizes: 7 to 14 Located 3 miles North of Nashville. Brand new listing. Restored old farm house, large 17'x39' addition just completed with a beautiful flagstone fireplace. 3-4 bedrooms, large dining room and kitchen. Exterior has new siding, large tool shed, 30'x50' barn, inground 20'x40' pool, all this with 40 acres of beautiful farm with woods, creek, and 30 tillable acres. For more information call collect in Lansing... Dave Kares at: 646-0006 — or — Van-Ko Realty at: 321-7500 Reg. *17.88 1488 Hurry on this value!!! Open: Friday 'til 8:00 P.M. Variety Store 115-117 l\l. Main in Nashville _P, hq:8e5o2 -Q9774477 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday October 26, 1977 -- Page 6 MESC to hire 80 older workers to find jobs for the elderly- Hastings Business & Professional women’s Club meeting The Hastings Business & The MESC is now recruiting Professional Women’s Club is The Michigan Employment Security Commission (MESC) is individuals who meet these having a meeting on... CHILD ABUSE now hiring 80 older workers to qualifications to work as older Nov. 8 at 8:00 p.m. help unemployed older workers, worker specialists. Taylor urged At the Moose Lodge including the handicapped, find those who qualify and are in­ The meeting is open to the suitable employment, S. Martin terested in participating in the Taylor, MESC director, an­ OWS program' to contact their public. A 3-member panel will speak on the issues of child nearest Job Service office. nounced. National surveys show that 20 abuse. There will be a question The 80 Older Worker Specialist (OWS) positions are subsidized percent of American workers age and answer period afterward. by the Office of Services to the 55 and over live below established Guests on the panel will include: Aging (OSA) using funds from poverty levels. Another 15 per­ Robert Nida, Juvenile Officer; Title IX of the Older Americans cent live just slightly above and Charlene Michael from poverty levels. This problem is Protective Services. Act. • Please attend this meeting on a Under the direction of MESC’s intensified by the impact of in­ Job Service, the OWS will work flation on limited incomes. As a very important subject. It DOES, concern you! (11-8) toward the following objectives: result, many need jobs. In Michigan, over 2.5 million 1. To increase crease public awareness of the needs of the people are 45 years old or older; almost 1.3 million of them, oneelderly and of their resources. third of the labor force, are either 2. To identify and develop job opportunities for older persons. working or seeking work. The Older Worker Specialists 3. To interview older persons program is modeled after the who are looking for work. Aluminum Canoe Division Referral Employment Network 4. To place older persons in First place-Ron Smith and of Elderly Workers (RENEW) jobs. project in operation at 16 MESC Betty Smith of Galesburg. 5. To develop cooperative, Second Place-Jim Heyboer of understanding between agencies Job Service offices since January Nashville and Ken Reid of and organizations involved with 1, 1977. _ OSA funds will also subsidize 40 Hastings. the elderly. Third Place-Wayne Parks of OWS are paid $2.75 an hour and more OWS positions in other These Battle Creek and Butch Gibson of work 20 hours a week. The Michigan agencies. program is temporary and will positions will also be filled Kalamazoo. through MESC’s Job Service. end June 30, 1978 Open Class Winners To qualify for an OWS position, First place-Gerald and Steve a person must be at least 55 years Inman of Battle Creek. old and physically able to do the Second place-Lyle and Chris job. His or her annual income Inman of Augusta. must not exceed $2,970 plus $960 Third place-Mike Meade and for each additional dependent, Mike Hull of Nashville. including social security. Nashville harvest festival canoe race winners— Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads CARD OF THANKS When you look good... You feel great! Start feeling great today! Irene ’ s Beauty Shop 204 N. Main—Nashville Phone:852-9107 OPEN: Tuesday thru Saturday Closed Monday Community Events I wish to thank my friends and relatives for the cards, flowers, and gifts I received following my recent surgery. Your hospital visits and the calls you have made since I returned home have helped to shorten my con­ valescence. To Dr. Baxter and Myers and the nurses and aides my sincere thanks for the excellent care I received while in Pennock Hospital. Margareta Zemke CARD OF THANKS I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped to make our Maplewood P.T.O. Carnival a huge success. Big Thanks goes to all the workers on the Food and Game Booth Committees. . Everyone’s help, donations and time was certainly appreciated. Sincerely, 1977P.T.O. Carnival Chairperson, Linda Ramey All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. We have a whole Watch table FULL of out for the kids reduced clothing 50% or more off on Halloween Senator 292^94 One of the toughest things to do politically is to switch sidesespecially on a hot and hardfought issue. This is probably one good motivation for maintaining a good turnover in legislative bodies. The old-timers-in service, not age-get frozen, into positions. And, they (we) often refuse to examine new facts or changing public attitudes. There are several reasons why this develops. First of all, it is never easy to publicly admit you may have been wrong. Secondly, over a period of time, you build up allies and enemies based on your stand on controversial issues. It is difficult to turn your back, on those who have supported you through an election or two because they liked your stand. Moreover, those who may have disagreed with you initially on the same issue have probably watched you very closely and built up a list of reasons to oppose you. (Noone likes to admit he is a one-issue person.) And, they are suspicious if you come over to their side. Not only do they not welcome you with open arms, but those you left resent you more than those who have never been with your The press and other observers speculate on switching sides. “What did he get for that?,” is a natural question. As you have guessed by now, I’m considering switching sides on a hot issue-dog racing. You may not think of dog racing as a hot issue-it does not always generate a lot of media coverage. But for the racehorse industry, many protestant church groups, some outstate tourist interests, and a number of financial promoters, this HAS been a hot one for 10 years. I’ve been with the dogs. On this, as well as many other religious and moral issues from birth control to Sunday bar closings, I’ve taken the position that it is not government’s role to impose these strict beliefts on non-believers. I’ve seen no special reason to maintain the horse race monopoly on gambling. And, dog racing has been suggested as a viable economic activity for outstate Michigan, whereas horses need the big metropolitan crowds. And, of course, tax dollars raised voluntarily are always more attractive than those we have to impose. The argument that to prevent legal gambling is to promote illegal gambling is a strong one. But, a number of things have changed. A big factor is the state lottery. Those inclined to gamble throughout the state are doing so in a legal manner, and are thus contributing to the state treasury to support such services as education, health, and welfare. Also, the horses do have their competition, perhaps as much as they can stand and remain a viable economic activity. In addition, we do have a new racing activity in Michigan that most people have not yet discovered. And, it has good potential for economic activity in outstate, rural Michigan. That’s quarterhorse racing. It is already a small-town and rural activity in much of the country. 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Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday October 26, 1977 - Page 7 area sports news Lions boost their record to 6*1 The Maple Valley football team now has a record of 6-1 after defeating Montabella last Friday by a score of 22-16. The Lions took command in the first period scoring on a 32 yard run by Mike Hamilton. Robin Pendall kicked the extra point to give the Lions a 7-0 lead. Early in the second quarter, Maple Valley scoredagain, this time a 20 yard run by Hamilton. On the extra point try, the snap for the kick was high, so Jim Horn picked up the ball and fired it to Hamilton for a two point conversion. Montabella came back with a scoring drive of their their own own before before halftime halftime to to make the score at the half 15-8 M Maple Valley. The Lions scored again in the third quarter with Hamilton again picking up the TD and 3 yard run. Pendall added the point to bring the Lion total to 22. Early in the fourth quarter, Montabella picked off a Jim Hom pass and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown and Montabella only trailed 22-16. The rest of the game saw Montabella ona e a knocking noc n at a thee door of the goal line but the Lion defense stiffened to keep the Mustangs out of the end zone. Robin Pendall intercepted a pass on the last play of the game to preserve the Lioh Victory: Mike Hamilton gained 151 yards in the game to bring his season total to 888 yards. The Lion offense ran for 182 yards and Jim Horn passed for 32 more. Nashville PeeWee football The Nashville 4th and 5th Grade Pee-Wee Football Team beat out Vermontville’s un­ defeated team 38-8 Saturday night in its fifth and final game of the season, the 4th and 5th grade team racked up 186 points in a 5game season. The Nashville’s defense was only scored on once, by a charged-up Vermontville team. Nashville season record for the 4th and 5th grade team was 5 and O.Nashville 32, Lake Odessa 0; Nashville 36, Sunfield 0; Nash­ ville 46, Saranac 0; Nashville 34, Woodland 0; Nashville 38; Vermontville 8. MEMBER Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. Fourth and Fifth Grade players are: Running Back-No. 33 Jeff Hamilton, 32 Gary Reid, 34 Jim Symonds; Center—50 Chuck Elliston; Guards—70 Julius Maurer, 70 Kent Hamilton; Tackles-72 Jess Bahs, 90 Randy Peake; Ends-91 Ted Engel, 84 Richard Rozell; Quarterback-60 Greg -Lenz; Defensive End-12 Robert Browne; Linebackers-16 Gregg Neff, 40 Ken Meade; Cornerbacks-33 Ricky Bolton, 50 Don Lee; 60 Matt Drewyor, 34 Jim Moccardine. Coached by Chuck and Duane Reid. The Nashville 6th Grade Football Team defeated a previously undefeated Ver­ montville team 12 to 8 for a tie for first place with Vermontville. Nashville’s only loss was with Lake Odessa the first game of the season, 6th Grade Team scored 106 points in five games for seasons. Nashville 0, Lake Odessa 12; Nashville 16, Sunfield 0; Nash­ ville 50, Saranac 0; Nashville 28, Woodland 0; Nashville 12, Ver­ montville 8. Sixth Grade players are: Running Backs-20 Todd Mc­ Millon, 30 Lester Caldwell, 82 Dale Montague; Center-9 Mike Harshman; Guards-90 Jeff Garber, 50 Dana Symonds; Tackles-72 Jim Hay, 40 Ron Hall; Ends-14 Bill Grinnage, 13 Ray Ashcraft;. Quarterbacks-12 Ron Lee, 10 Larry Picklesimer; Linebackers-33 Jeff Bumford, 70 Pat Appelman. Sixth Grade was coached by Bob Carmoney. We care about you A will should be reviewed periodically. A change in marital status, new children, increased property or other assets, change of address to another state, retirement, statute changes - each may be good cause to write a new will or to amend the existing one. It should be legally drawn and witnessed to be valid. 'VoqV FUNERAL HOME Nashville Phone 852-0840 Defensively, the Lions were again led by ken Hansbarger with 18 tackles and a blocked punt. Other outstanding defen­ sive efforts were turned in by Mike Yost, 12 tackles; Nolan Goodner, 12 tackles; Andy Joostberns9 tackles; Tim Burd, 9 tackles; Quentin Ward, 8 tackles; Mike Hamilton, 8 tackles; and Bo Erwin, 7 tackles. The Lions play Saranac Friday night at home for the League Championship. Saranac also has a 6-1 record with 6 straight vic­ tories in the League. Both teams have scored 144 points in League Competition while Saranac has given up 15 fewer points. The game should be a close, exciting contest. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Golf team loses On Monday the Maple Valley golf team was defeated by Saranac 159-183. Medalist winner for M.V. was co-captain Brad Mateer who shot a 42. On Wed­ nesday the Lions lost to Lakeview 156-175. Maple Valley’s medalists were co-captain Chris Beebe and senior Andy Phenix. Andy and Chris shot scores of 39. The Lions ended the season with a 2-12 record to place seventh in the Tri­ Central Conference. The young Lions are optimistic for next season as the powerful co­ captains Chris Beebe and Brad Mateer return. However, the Lions will miss the contributions that the departing seniors Stu Trumble and Andy Phenix have made to the team. Junior Varsity loses thriller! High school football was played at the highest level last Thursday night as the Montabella Mustangs defeated Maple Valley on a 25 yard field goal with 30 seconds remaining in the game. The* final score was 15-14 Montabella with all points being scored in the fourth quarter. Montabella scored first, but Maple Valley marched down the field scoring on a 10 yard run by Jeff Mead. The extra point was missed leaving the Score tied at 6­ 6. Montabella returned to score again making the score 12-6, but Mead passed his way down field hitting Tony Joostberns and Jeff Horn consistently, and finally scoring on a pass to Joostberns. The extra point was completed on a pass to Doug Cook. With 1:53 remaining Maple Valley now lead 14-12. After the kick-off Montabella marched again finishing with the winning field goal. “It Was unfortunate NOT winning the game”, says Coach Mel Ruohonen, “but all the fine aspects of high school sports were exemplified in the ball game. The game was played without many penalties, good sportsmanship was wittnessed from both teams, and the boys provided the fans with good entertainment. It was certainly a team effort with Mead’s passing, 22 tackles by Doug Cook, plus the line play of Ken Wood, Ray Hole, Dennis Yost and Don Fox. One player that has received very little recognition this year is Jeff Horn. Jeff plays offensive end, defensive back, punts and fills in on speciality teams. In Thur­ sday’s game Horn caught four passes for a total of 69 yards. “Maple Valley’s record stands at 2-2-1 with their final game on November 3rd, with Potterville. This week the Freshmen play at Central Montcalm. Game time is 7:00. Vermontville Pee Wee loses to Nashville— Saturday night, the Ver­ montville Pee Wee football teams played their last game of the season. After a hard fought game, the 4th and 5th grade team was just not strong enough to hold the tough Nashville team back, with a final score of 40-8. Kurt Hartenburg made Ver­ montville’s only touchdown with Terry Hall making the extra point. Terry Hall had the most yards gained with 88, followed by~Kurt Hartenburg with 60 yards. On defensive, Kurt Hartenburg led in tackles with 6, Terry Hall had 4, Scott Joostburns, Kent Graham, Mark Valdick, Scott Villaneava and T.R. Myers each had 3 tackles. Terry Hall recovered a fumble. The 5th and 6th grade team played a' great game, but fell to Nashville, with a score of 12-8. Nashville scored the first touchdown, but failed to make the extra point. Scott Whitmore than returned the kickoff for 65 yards for a touchdown for Ver- montville. A pass from Scott Everett to Jeff Starring for the extra point. Halftime score* was 8-6. Nash­ ville intercepts a Vermontville pass and scored their second touchdown, but failed extra point. Cross country splits pair- Giris J.V. basketball news The Cross Country Team split a pair of home meets this week: On Tuesday the Lions were edged by Class B Lakewood 28 to 29. Maple Valley took 1st, 3rd and 4th, but Lakewood finished in the next four spots for the victory. Thursday the Lions ran their fastest home meet ever against league foe Saranac. Doug Halsey set a course record for a Lion runner with a time of 16:58. Finishing behind Halsey were Mike Beachnau 2nd, Dave Munn 4th, Rod McMillon 6th, Dave McGinely 7th, John Matson 8th, Todd Bradden 13th, Gary Gabrick 19th, Tracy Beardslee 16th and Cycle Cornish 18th. The final score was 20 to 38 in favor of MV. The Lions face Central Mont­ calm next Thursday at home at 4:15, come out and see the Lions run. Doug Halsey is the runner of the week. I’d like to say a few kind words about piranha. There're the toothy little fish fea­ tured in James Bond movies and frowned on as aquarium compan­ ions for goldfish. The average piranha you've heard about is some seven inches long, has a body like a bluegill, a tinge of crimson around his throat, baleful-looking red eyes, and a set of dentures that would put Dracula to shame. Teddy Roosevelt called them “the scourge of the Amazon,“and reported that they could strip the flesh from a grown man in less than a minute. Other reports indicate that they’re bloodthirsty little dev­ ils that devour everything that lives in the same element with them. They say piranhas are more danger­ ous than a white shark, a crocodile, a rabid wolf, or a neglected spouse. Well, only part of these claims are true. Before 1 made my first trip to the Amazon I called a Braniff feller, who 1 figured oughta be an expert on piranha, and asked him some questions. "Can't help you." was the reply. "How come?" 1 asked. "You're supposed to render a service to your customers." "There's a limit to everything." he suggested, and I suppose he was right. Back in those days even Al McClane didn't know anything about the subject. So I went to see for myself, and in the dozen or more expeditions I have made throughout the Amazon basin I've gotten fairly well ac- Vermontville had some good drives in the fourth quarter; but was unable to score which made the final score 12-8. Scott Whitemore got the most yards gained with 65, Scott Everett made 32 yards, Marty Martin 30 and Chris Barton had 27 yards gained. Chris Barton led the defense with 9 tackles, Steve Joppie and Marty Martin each had 6, Eric Brown had 4, Steve Gardner, Dale Hoch and David Brand had 3 tackles each. Marty Martin had one fumble recovery. Vermontville teams had a great record this season, winning 4 out of 5 ball games, which puts them in a three way tie with Nashville and Lake O’dessa for first place. J.V. Girls’ Basketball beat Central Montcalm for their 3rd win 26-18. Diane Cook was the leading scorer with 9 pts. Can­ dace Mater scored 5 pts. Joyce Warner also scored 5 pts. Leading rebounder was Kathy Christopher with 13 rebounds. The girls are playing exciting basketball. Wednesday night the J.V.’s lost to Lakeview 23-19. Leading scorer was Diane Cook with 14 pts. Next leading scorer was Robin Matson with 2 pts. Leading rebounder was Kathy Christopher with 10 rebounds. The J.V.’s were leading by 6 points with 3 minutes to go when the Lakeview girls scored 5 straight lay-ups to win. The girls were upset because we could not keep the middle plugged on defense to stop lay-ups. quainted with this little fish. We speared a crocodile one time, and. before we could haul this struggling reptile on the bank, a school of piranha attacked and picked his bones clean. I estimated two minutes for this task. While fishing in a shallow land­ locked lake during the dry season, piranha attacked and devoured three out of four peacock bass we hooked. 1 had a difficult time get­ ting enough fish for dinner that day. but the piranha dined well. Piranha are attracted by blood in the water and on occasions will at­ tack most woundedanimals. But. 1 am also convinced that these fish are attracted just as readily by the vibrations of struggling or injured animals, just as sharks are. That's one side of the story. On the other hand. I have only heard of one account of a person being attacked by piranha, and I've seen thousands of kids swimming in piranha waters and women washing their clothes in the shallows. A large black piranha wrapped my line around a submerged tree once and broke off. Without hesitation, my guide took off his shirt and pants and dived down to retrieve the lure. He and most other Ama­ zon natives I have met do not fear the little fish at all. Of course, there are more than a dozen species of this fish, and only four are known to be dangerous. The rest are no more vicious than other piscatorial predators swim­ ming around in our waters, and I w anted you to be aw are of this fact. Piranha aren't all bad. after all. �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday October 26, 1977 - Page 8 Varney-Pickard united Miss Kim M. Pickard became father, the bride wore a full the bride of Bryan E. Varney in a length, empire waist gown of fall wedding Saturday evening antique white chiffon over satin September 24, 1977 at the featuring appliqued lace daisies Welcome Corners United at the yoke, front, back and Methodist Church, Hastings. stand-up collar. Long chiffon­ Rev. Richard Erickson of First bouffant sleeves with daisies at United Methodist Church, the top and cuff accented her Jackson, performed the double «gown. A small headband, with ring ceremony in the presence of daisies and small peach rosebuds about 100 guests. . held her illusion fingertip veil and Parents of the couple are Mr. & was made by her mother. She Mrs. William Pickard, Mr. & carried a cascade of gardenias, Mrs. Richard Aspinall of peach rosebuds, ivory carnations Hastings, and Mr. & Mrs. Jack and daisies. Varney of Nashville. Mrs. Donita Pratt, friend of the Given in marriage by her bride, was maid of honor and GRAIN BANK With Us This Year Miss Brenda Falconer, cousin of the bride was bridesmaid. Both wore identical gowns of antique peach quiana knit, with a lace bodice overlay and lace puff short sleeves. They carried nosegays of bronze mums, ivory and turquoise carnations, peach rosebuds and babies breath. Miss Heather Tobias, cousin of the groom, was flower girl and wore a yellow, peach and turquoise printed gown and carried a basket of mums, car­ nations and roses. The at­ tendants’ dresses and hairpieces of peach rosebuds and streameis were made by the bride’s mother. Brett Verus, friend of the .groom, was best man and groomsmen and ushers were Butch Falconer, cousin of the bride and Rick Aspinall, brother of the groom. Michael Pickard, brother of the bride, ushered his mother in and also escorted his brother Daniel Pickard, ringbearer. For her daughter’s wedding the bride’s mother made a floor­ length empire waist gown with a cream bodice and cream, peach, and green printed skirt and sleeves. Her corsage was ivory roses. The groom’s mother wore a long yellow knit gown with a long sash in the back and sheer sleeves, and wore a corsage of yellow roses. The groom’s step­ mother wore a pale lavender gown and wore a corsage of ivory carnations and roses. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jordan, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Miles were master and mistress of ceremonies for the wedding and buffet-dance reception which followed for 225 guests at the'4-H Community Lodge. Special guests were the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Falconer, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tobias, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Varney, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Peirson. Following their honeymoon to Northern Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Varney will reside at 822'2 W. Green St., Hastings. Following the wedding rehearsal, Mr. and Mrs. Aspinall hosted a buffet-supper at their home on North Broadway. Questions? For Rep. Gilmer anyone! If anyone (who is planning on attending the Nashville Chamber of Commerce meeting in the month of November) has any questions for State Represen­ tative Donald Gilmer contact Sue Hinckley at 852-1963. Rep. Gilmer will attend the meeting and wishes to have questions in ad­ vance, so that he may answer the questions to the fullest. Action Ads WANTED to do bookkeeping in my home. Strictly confidential. Ph. 517-852-0920 Nashville. We Want to Help You... • Save Time • Save Labor » Save Worry • Deposit your grain with us now. 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Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. MESC Job Service ready to fill jobs for Christmas business ‘77•-Exclusive hires: Employers With autumn leaves barely beginning to turn color, Michigan display MESC’s holiday poster Employment Security Com­ saying, “We hire all our holiday mission (MESC) director S. help through Job Service.” WalkMartin Taylor has already issued in applicants are then directed to an appeal to Michigan employers a Job Service office where they to list holiday job openings with fill out the employer’s application and are screened according to MESC’s Job Service. “Retailers traditionally hire employer specifications before their Christmas help in October,” being referred to the employer Taylor said, “and with 247,600 for an interview. • Advertising tie-ins: Em­ people still unemployed in Michigan, we’re making an all- ployers run newspaper “help out effort to obtain as many of wanted” ads with or without the those job orders as possible.” z company’s name, specifying that Job Service offices in 94 all applications must be sublocations throughout the state -mitted at a Job Service office. have qualified sales clerks, After screening, Job Service cashiers, delivery truck drivers, refers only as many applicants as gift wrappers, stock handlers and the employer wishes to interview. • Mini-offices: Shopping malls inventroy clerks registered for with many retail outlets may work, according to Taylor. MESC charges no fee to em­ request Job Service to open a temporary office in the mall ployers or job seekers. “We can take the hassle out of during the holiday hiring season. • Call backs: In re-hiring holiday hiring for Michigan employers,” Taylor explained, previous holiday employees, Job “and at the same time, help Service will check to see if for­ are still provide a better Christmas for mer employees available, have them fill out new families of the unemployed.” Taylor urged retailers to take applications and schedule in­ advantage of any or all of the terviews. following MESC services: Vermontville News By Mrs. Avd Kroger November dates to rememberNovember 3, 4, 5- Methodist bazaar at the Lansing Mall. November 7—Vermontville Woman’s Club--Name your favorite book. November 8-MARSP (retired teachers) at Olivet 12:30 p.m. luncheon. November 9-Sarah Coventry party at Methodist Church November 10—Historical Society at Griswold Room, 7 p.m., potluck and program by Geneva Wiskemann, “Iconology for Collectors” with slides. November 15-Senior Citizens at Griswold Room for a noon potluck. November 18-Methodist bake sale and bazaar at Johnny’s Mart. Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon Peabody and Doug are rejoicing over the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Strange, Jr., at Rich­ mond, Virginia. She has been named Kelsey Ann and the grandparents plan to visit her during Thanksgiving vacation. The Syrup Festival Meeting Tuesday evening was well at­ tended. Mrs. Fern Gearhart, Steve Rathburn and Doug Kelsey were appointed to prepare the program brochures for 1978. Mr. Bruce Talbert, as a represen­ tative of the Michigan Health Department discussed the laws pertaining to serving food at the festival. All food served to the public must be prepared in a licensed kitchen. This led to many questions and discussions. Mrs. Ava Kroger attended the Eaton County Senior Citizens potluck Wednesday noon at the Charlotte Methodist Church. A mock wedding with local par­ ticipants. was greatly enjoyed. A card from Harry French in Korea gave some interesting information about that country. “Korea is called the land of the morning calm. They have made remarkable strides indeed since the yoke of oppression was lifted after WW II. Taxes go up con­ siderably after a second child. The climate in winter can be oppressively cold if the wind comes out of Siberia, or it can be surprisingly warm if from a southerly direction. Korean apples are especially good, much like the quality of our Michigan varieties and a lot of them find their way to Japan. The Korean railways are powered by GM locomotives. I’ll be home the first of February for good.” Did you know that the at­ tractive dark-haired teller at the Michigan National Bank in Vermontville was born in Cuba? Her name is Olga DeLano, wife of Mr. Kenneth DeLano living on N. Ionia Road for over a year. They have two children, Jennie 5 years and Chad 2'^ years. When Olga was 14 years old her parents sent her and her brother to a children’s camp in Miami where she spent 3% years. She was then moved to a foster home in the state of Washington until her parents came in 1967. The family then moved to Chicago for a year, then to New York for two years, but the climate was too cold for her parents so they moved again to San Diego, California where she met her husband who was in the Navy. She is a very efficient cashier and a nice addition to Main Street. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Leta Nagle attended the Eaton County Historical Meeting Thursday evening at the old Courthouse in Charlotte. Mr. Charles Lawson of Bellevue gave a slide program on Historic Bellevue. Mr. and Mrs. George Hen­ derson of St. Ignace were Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Snyder. They also picked up some maple syrup of Mrs. Olive Corey. Mrs. Lawrence Thomson returned Thursday from Com­ munity Hospital, B.C., following surgery. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Jane Aldrich attended a UMW Mini-Retreat at Grand Ledge on Monday, October 24. A disastrous fire early Sunday morning took the life of Mrs. John Beedle, 69, on Curtis Road and completely gutted the house. A neighbor discovered the fire and called the Nashville Depart­ ment who later were assisted by the Vermontville, Hastings, and Woodland firemen. The fire is still under investigation. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday October 26. 1977 — Page 9 KNOW YOUR MERCHANT: Story and Photos by Randy Northover Nashville Hardware "Home of neighborly service"— Roots...each and every one of us has roots. Webster defines roots in several ways, one being "an underlying support, the essential core or heart”. Roots can also be defined as “the origin, the place where all things begin.” Ever since the movie, “Roots”, came to life on picture tubes across the country (attracting the largest television audience of all time), people everywhere have been exploring their own origins. For some, the search might take them half way around the world. For others it’s not so hard. For Jerry Brumm, owner of Nashville Hardware, the search ends in Nashville. Not that his ancestors don’t date back to some European town, it’s just that his “roots” are deeply embedded in the Village of Nashville. For over 13 years he' had worked for Consumers Power Company from a temporary meter-reader to General Building Services Supervisor. He most recently worked in Jackson until he opened the store at 105 N. Main, on May 16 of this year, where Maker’s IGA stood for thirty years. When you hear him tell about why he opened the new Nashville Hardware Store in Nashville, you know his heart has never left town. “I wanted to stay in Nash­ ville,” said Jerry. “I love this little town and it’s people. I felt too removed from Nashville even when I worked in Battle Creek (Consumers) to really enjoy it. I wanted to be in contact with the people in town and couldn’t think of a better way to do it. “We- wanted a business six months before we actually got Jerry shows a customer some of the merchandise in his sporting goods department. Nashville Hardware carries a good selection of hunting and fishing supplies. into it. Our orginal plans when we started looking into it, was to lease the Masonic Temple. We were within days of signing a five-year lease on it when the landlady of the Maker’s building (Sena French) called and told us Maker’s was closing in February. She had lots of offers on the building, but she wanted something that would be good for the town. She’s been absolutely super about it.” Opening a new business is no easy task. For starters, Jerry and his wife Sharon (Stutz), and Sentry sales representative Jack Kingsley, spent five Saturdays (eight hours a day) ordering inventory. “Jack sort df adopted us,” Sharon quipped. “He’s been just great. He went through everything, item for item with us”. It took the Brumms six weeks from the time they got the building to the time they opened the doors for business. They logged 14-16 hours a day, seven days a week remodeling the store. During that time they installed peg-board, painted the ceiling, built shelving, tiled the entire floor, and constructed a partition for the back room. They had lots of assistance from Jerry’s parents, Dick and Betty Goodenough, Ray and Annette Snore, and Larry Hook. Ron and Carol Tobias helped a great deal with the inventory. - “We wouldn’t have made it without these people,” said Jerry. The Brumms decided to be a Sentry Hardware dealer because of the company’s fine reputation. “During the six months that I knew I was going to get into the hardware business, I talked to as many hardware people I could all over the area. I heard lots of good things about Worthington’s (Sentry distributor) and when an old college friend of mine Rick VanDuesen who has a Sentry hardware store in Ionia had nothing to say but compliments for the company, it sold me. I’ll stand behind the merchandise, there isn’t anything in here that I Won’t guarantee.” Jerry and Sharon’s three children, Cindy, 13, Bob, 12, and Adam, 9, all help out at Nashville Hardware stocking shelves, sweeping, dusting, checking in stock, putting on price stickers, and waiting on customers. “I like to open the boxes,” said nineyear-old. Adam, “it’s just like Christmas”The store carries a good selection of hand tools, power tools, farm and' garden equip­ ment, shovels, rakes, farm and garden equipment, plumbing supplies and equipment, paints, nuts, bolts, hails, screws, and hunting and fishing supplies and licenses. They also rent-out Steam ex cleaning machines. “We are known as Nashville’s bow-hunting center,” Jerry quipped. “We will have live bait this winter. winter. We We’ll’ll carry everything but minnows’L Some of the services the store provides are cutting and threading pipe, mixing paint (1500 colors), quantity discounts, arrow-making, and ordering items in a short period of time. “We also offer advise for what it’s worth,” chuckled Jerry. “We have super customers, we ask as many questions of them as they ask of us. It’s a learning ex­ perience in more ways than one”. Jerry is a Nashville High School graduate, attended Alma College in Zoology, and Kellogg Community College in Business Administration. Besides working for Consumer’s for 13 years, Jerry has worked at E.W. Bliss, worked in a body shop and in construction. Sharon is a Hastings High School graduate and worked as a keypunch operator at Wolverine Insurance after high school before she and Jerry got married. She worked at P-Ring Piston Company for two years before they opened the store for business. Jerry and Sharon are 4­ H leaders, and Jerry served on the Maple Valley School Board from 1973-early 1977. Nashville Hardware is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30-5:30. The phone number is 852-0713. In his spare time, Jerry is a modern-day ‘Daniel Boone’, as he enjoys hunting and fishing to the fullest. -Sharon gets into oil painting, embroidery, sewing, and bowling for her leisure. But besides their family, the store and community are the most important things in their lives. “I. like people,” said Sharon. “It’s interesting (working at the store) and never routine. No two days are ever similar”. “I look forward everyday to opening up the store," added Jerry. “I just love it, thouroughly enjoy it. I like being close to home and I enjoy the people”. “I like the smallness (of Nash-­ ville),” said Sharon. “It’s a quiet, easy-going town,” said Jerry. “I like the farm folks, it’s our kind of town and our kind of people”. The Nashville Hardware Store slogan is “Home of Neighborly Service” and that’s exactly what you get when you visit the store. The store is bright and cheery, and the service is nothing short of that. If you have a spare moment it’ll be worth your while to stop in and say hello. It could make your day just alittle bit brighter. And Jerry or Sharon may even sell you a hammer or two. You can count on Sharon Brumm to greet the customer with a smile. It automatically comes with the service, and doesn't cost a cent. The whole Brumm family is actively involved at Nashville Hardware. Left to right are Sharon, Adam, 9, Jerry, Bob, 12, and d Cindy. 13. Adams says he likes checking in the inventory best. "I like opening the boxes,” he says. It s just like Christmas . Service comes naturally for Jerry Brumm. In photo he threads some pipe for a customer. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday October 26, 1977 - Pago 10 Winterizing recreational boats— Boat owners can prevent major weather damage and long delays in beginning next year’s boating season by taking a few precautionary steps this fall and winter. The following measures are recommended by the U.S. Coast Guard as a general way of winterizing recreational boats: 1. If you remove your boat from the water, make sure you store it with adequate support all around and not just with one or two points carrying all the weight. Put it under cover or place a weatherproof tarp over it leaving a way for air to circulate through and around the boat. 2. For outboard motors that use an electric starter, remove the battery, take it home and put DEER Cut and Quick Froze I *20 Pre-Skinned *25 With Skin See JOHN or MIKE Super Market 999 Reed St-Nashville 852-1621 it on trickle charge. If you leave your boat in the water (inboard cruisers and auxiliary sailboats) and use the battery to run an automatic bilge pump, arrange to have the battery placed on trickle charge at the marina and have it monitored. 3. Outboard motors should be flushed with fresh water and stored upright and out of the weather (in your basement or garage). If your outboard is too large to remove from the boat, RED SQUAD-The House has make sure it is well covered passed HB 4962, which repeals against the elements. the 1950 Act setting up a State 4. On inboard engines, drain the engine block after closing the Police unit to keep files on sub­ raw water intake. If the engine is versive activities by Michigan cooled by fresh water heat ex­ residents. Courts last year said changer system, you can either the Red Squad and its files are drain the system or add sufficient unconstitutional. KING DAY-Both Houses have anti-freeze to prevent freezing. x5. Portable fuel tanks should now approved HB 4001, which be drained. Installed tanks changes Martin Luther King Day should be filled with fuel and from the Sunday to the Monday closest to January 15. This will be have a fuel stabilizer added. 6. If you live in an area where a legal state public holiday. The ice sometimes forms in the water bill also deletes general election you store your boat in, arrange to days as bank holidays. PREGNANCY HEALTH-Now have a water disturbing device, such as a bottom water circulator in the Senate is HB 5257, which or a “bubbler”, to keep the area would require employee health insurance plans to include Continued col. 5 The last thing you need is another lecture on how much good the 55 mph speed limit can do What you really My guess is that need to know are some of you have the facts. decided the 55 mph Fact. If every­ speed limit is some­ body slowed down thing you can take to 55, we’d save as or leave. much as eight and It isn’t. It’s a half million a law. gallons of gasoline With tickets and a day. fines and all the Fact. In 1975, rest. Just like any 9400 fewer people oth6r law. And were killed on our from where I sit, highways than in there’s just no way 1973, when speed limits were around it. above 55. The 55 mph speed limit can do I, for one, think those are a lot of good things for all of us. pretty good reasons. Quite a few And it’s my job to make sure it of you obviously do, too. Because gets the chance to work. a lot of people have Not just because it’s a slowed down. SPEED good idea. But because But not everybody. it’s the law. LIMIT It’s notjust a good idea. It’s the law. (F■QQy\ wyi1Il A public service of this newspaper. The U.S. Department of Transportation ar*d The Advertising>Council. A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative benefits for pregnancy or childbirth leaves, but not abor­ tions. These benefits may be legally excluded under present IftWR TAX AMENDMENT-House Republicans have proposed a constitutional amendment which would change the present system of school financing. Under it, residential and agricultural property would be assessed at 25 instead of 50 percent of true cash value. To make up for the lost property tax revenue, the state income tax would be increased from the present 4.6 to 6.7 per­ cent. DAYLIGHT TIME---We’re coming up to the end of Daylight Saving Time. At 2 a.m. this Sunday, October 30, it will become 1 a.m.; that is, set your clocks back one hour. This semi­ annual ritual is best remembered by the expression, “Spring ahead, Fall back.” GAME LAWS-The Governor has signed into law SB 531, which bans carrying guns or bows-andarrows in wild turkey hunting areas without a hunting permit, and SB 405, which bans taking or having parts of a moose or elk or other game animals illegally taken. PRISON PURCHASE-The state has appropriated $7.3 million to buy the land and buildings of St. Augustine Seminary in Allegan County and convert it into a minimum security prison. The authorizing bill was passed October 13 and had to become law before an October 15 purchase option ex­ pired. Since the Governor was not in the state, the Lieutenant Governor signed it. POISON INFO—To get emergency information on poison treatment, call 1-800-442-4571 from 616 area or 1-800-632-2727 from 517-313 areas, toll free. For poison prevention literature, write the Western Michigan Poison Center, 1840 Wealthy, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49506. HUNTING LAND-A 1921 law makes over a million acres of private land open to public hunting, although many people are not aware of it. For a free list, send a stamped business-size envelope and the counties you’re interested in (limit 5) to MUCC, Box 30235, Lansing 48909. Continued from col. 3 this page around the boat ice free. 7. No matter what kind of boat you have, no matter whether you keep it in the water or in unat­ tended dry storage, ’CHECK IT OVER AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. IT CANNOT TAKE CARE OF ITSELF! For more specific information on protecting your boat and engine from winter damage, consult your owner’s manual or contact your local marine dealer. To get yourself ready for next year’s boating season, you might consider taking one of the many free boating courses available. For information on class schedules, contact your nearest Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla, U.S. Power Squadron, Red Cross Chapter or State Boating Authority. Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads �Th* Maple Volley News, Nashville. Wednesday October 26. 1977 No-Till yields comparable to conventional methods No-till corn yields equal con­ He liked what he saw this ventionally-planted corn yields in summer “I’m really impressed yield checks made at Ver­ with no-till. I plan to go all no-till montville. Conventionally- next year,” he said. After seeing planted com and no-till com on how no-till com survived last the Dan Cook and Forrest Gard­ summer’s drought in another ner farms were harvested and field with very sandy soils, he weighed to factually show how said, “I'm impressed with no­ well no-till planting systems till's moisture holding ability.” compare with conventional Gardner could see the soil planting systems. The fields were conservation benefits of no-till. the same ones Michigan farmers He notes, “I’ve got some fields and conservationists saw last more rolling than this one. This August at the no-till field day. one is reasonably level, but if it All fields were harvested with had been fall plowed you wouldn’t the same picker-sheller. Com believe the erosion- we would harvested from measured areas have had.” was weighed in a special “weigh Dan Code, the other host far­ wagon” provided by the Nor­ mer, has been a farmer all his thrup King Seed Company and life. He started farming 20 years the moisture content determined ago when he rented his first farm. with Mr. Cook’s moisture testing He said, “This is my 25th com equipment made it possible to harvest when I include those I have actual harvested yield in­ helped my dad with.” formation, adjusted to 15.5 The Cook operation is larger percent moisture in the field a than Gardner’s. He farms 1,000 few minutes after harvesting. acres and is a firm believer in the All fields were as close to value of organic matter in soils identical as possible. Soils in all and reduced tillage. fields are somewhat poorly to Cook isn’t convinced yet that poorly drained loams with some no-till is better than his unique artificial drainage. No fertilizer conservation tillage system but was applied last fall, and except admits, “No-till has its for the fields on Gardner’s farm, possibilities.’’ When he noted that all fields started with the same management is the key factor, he fertility level this spring. All said, “There have been more were soil tested and fertilizer failures with a mold board plow applied at or after planting to than anything else.” produce 120 to 150 bushel yields. His belief in the importance of Everything except the type of soil organic matter is evident in tillage system was equal. Forrest his statement, “Anything is Gardner didn't sidedress better than fall plowing.” He was nitrogen fertilizer on his con­ referring to the erosion control ventional corn fields so it would value of crop residue on the soil be equal to his no-till field. “The surface to prevent erosion. The no-till corn was too far along Cook tillage system utilizes cover when I was able to fertilize so I crops as well as crop residues. He didn't fertilize the conventional has a unique way of establishing com either. I wanted to see'how cover crops, too. Following oat or they compared when treated wheat harvest he disks lightly. equally.” This establishes a beautiful cover Yields on his farm were almost crop with the seeds knocked out the same-116.65 bushels per acre by the combine reel. for conventional planting on a No-till yields on the Cook farm fall-plowed field and 114.44 were greater than on his con­ bushels per acre on no-till. The servation tillage field. Com on a conventionally-planted corn had field with his unique conservation some advantages. He felt he tillage system produced a hefty gained a little nitrogen by fall 133.5 bushels per acre. But that plowing and it was planted 10 wasn’t good enough to beat no-till days earlier. Although he used yields a quarter mile down the the same planter it also had a road. higher plant population. Yields in Cook’s no-till plots Forrest is a progressive young where different herbicide farmer. He is a bit different from treatments were being checked most farmers as his father was ranged from 134.7 to 142.2 bushels not a farmer. He grew up in per acre. These no-till corn plots Vermontville and occasionally in wheat stubble averaged 138.2 worked on area farms when in bushels per acre-nearly 5 school. He apparently liked his bushels per acre better than his jobs because he became a farmer conservation tillage field. himself 10 years ago. He now Dwight Quisenberry, farms 400 acres and is looking for Agronomist with the U.S. Soil 200 more. Although he has some Conservation Service, is a firm hogs, he considers himself a cash believer in no-tillage systems. He crop farmer and raises com, said, “I believe no-tillage beans, and wheat. systems will work on any crop on Continued C & H Grain Route 1, Vermontville (517) 566-8597 We are open to receive your corn and soy bean. With profit margins squeezed to the limit, it pays to check around. We want to work for. you. OPEN 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. Monday thru Saturday Sunday afternoons by appointment Nashville Chamber hopes to raise money for downtown Christmas Decorations If Nashville residents will support the Nashville Chamber of Commerce Bike Raffle beginning Friday night at the Maple Valley Football game, the above scene of downtown Nashville could be full of the spirit by Christmas time. The chamber is holding the raffle of two bikes so that they can purchase new Christmas decorations for the business district. The chamber is raffling off tickets for two bikes, with the winners being drawn at the Christmas parade. The tickets will be on sale until December 3. Is Your Job Farm-Related? Do you owe your job to farming? Chances are pretty good you do since more than a quarter of all jobs are re­ lated to agriculture. For every farmer, there are nearly 10 other people whose jobs are related to supplying agriculture’s needs or associated with farm products as they move from original field to final consuming family. Already the total occupa­ tional influence of farming is reflected in the expanding vocational agriculture pro­ grams in urban and subur­ ban areas and the higher college enrollments in agriculture-related fields. The number of farm­ dependent occupations is expected to increase even more. Due to the ever­ increasing worldwide de­ mand, vocational emphasis on the food and fiber any soil where conventional tillage will work.” Farmers, and conservationists from across Michigan saw these nice looking no-till corn fields at the no-till field day last August Yesterday’s harvest of the same fields definitely shows no-till systems do produce comparable yields. Recalling the points made last August, no-till planting systems do produce equal or greater yields which means more profit and takes less fuel, labor, equipment and time. producer-to-consumer cycle will make agriculture an even more important basic cornerstone of the overall economy in the future. This story of the increas­ ing number of agriculturerelated careers is told in a free loan film, “Challenge, Change and Choice,” avail­ able from Sperry New Hol­ land, New Hqlland, Pa. 17557. 1978 Ford F-100 *3600 plus tax Congratulations to Laureen Thompson on her new purchase FROM... DICK TOBIAS U Art Meide Ford-Herairy Hi. 3744141 Lake Odessa Citizens of Vermontville Due to circumstances on and above our control we will close our Vermontville Funeral Chapel November 1, 1977. We will still try and serve the VermontvilleNashville area from our Funeral Home located at 204 N. Queen in Nashville. Phone 517-852-0804. We want to thank our friends in Vermontville who have called us in their time of need. We will still offer reasonable and dignified service to everyone who needs our help. George H. Vogt Vogt F.H., Nashville SAME TRACTORS (pronounced Sah-Me) . 2 and 4-Wheel Drive Models Air-cooled, direct-injection diesel engines Available in the 32 to 115 PTO Hp range Standardized parts for 2-3-4-5-6 cylinder models Nortn American parts distribution center located in Wisconsin 2- Year or 3,000 hour warranty Planetary drive (front & rear on 4 WD Models) Wet disc brakes'" Power steering 3- Point linkage with stabilizers Over-lapping gear ranges 4-Wheel drive is integrally designed (It is not an attachment) Does not "free-wheel" when going down an incline (Especially important when you have a load) And there’s more Your Local and Area Dealer is... Bellevue Equipment Co. 203 W. Capital Ave., in BELLEVUE — Call...(616) 763-3246 �Th* Mo pl* Volley News. Noshvifl*. 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WT IIMH 1 WITH $10 00 OR MORE PURCHASE PER fAMUV COUPON EXPIRES OCTOBER 29 1977 Johnny's Food Mart COUPON SAVINGS PILLSBURY FLOUR Johnny's — FOOD i " Market VERMONTVILLE � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-11-02.pdf c19f09e917ad89088600bfaa6a14f8d0 PDF Text Text H STING ’r RQ2 3 uUUC PAT1 flftSHNGS. iilLHiSAM. 49°5* PAID U. S. POSTAGE Hastings, Michi ga» 49058 PERMIT NO. 7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 112 E. Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 104 No. 25, Wednesday, November 2, 1977 C.A.C. programs may expand for seniors Since my last letter our group has been busy with various ac­ tivities. A number of the group enjoyed a color tour of Nashville rural areas last week. Then, on October 20 several participated in the hearing tests at the Hastings CAC. Afterward Harry and Rachel Beard, Mary Heacock, Dick Green, Roy Boise, Caroline Jones, Verna Frederick and Clare Wright went on to Battle Creek to the regional meeting. Coming events are the blood pressure clinic in Hastings on November 4,9-11 a.m., and a talk by Caroline Worth on “Caffein Activity” on November 7 at 11 o’clock. Plans have been completed for the Flea Market-Bazaar on the afternoon of November 11 (1-5 p.m.) at the Nashville Masonic Temple. An opportunity for the public to start or further their Christmas shopping. Coffee and light foods will be available. Our first birthday party in­ cluded both September and October birthdays. Honored for September were: Margaret Sackett, Theressa Hess, Vern Hawblitz, Ray Pennock, Clarence Reid, Marguerite Ackett, Harry and Rachel Beard, and Mary Tegel. October honorees were: Elisabeth Askins, Edna Gibbons, Verna Frederick, Dorothy Spidle, Mary Heacock, Gladys Histed and Ferne Green. Future birthday observances will be held on the first day of each month. If plans materialize, the Nash­ ville Site may be permitted to accommodate more senior citizens at the noon lunches shortly. Anyone interested in the program may obtain further information by calling 852-0813 locally, or the C.A.C. in Hastings at 948-8061. C.A.C. Reporter- Rep. Gilmer to speak at Nashville Chamber of Commerce meeting Don Gilmer, our State Representative from the 55th District, will be guest speaker at the November 9 meeting of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Gilmer will speak on topics of general interest. However, if anyone has a-particular area of interest, Don would appreciate advance knowledge of this so that he may do any necessary research to answer all questions. Individuals specific with questions or issues may forward them to Mr. Gilmer by phoning Sue Hinckley at 852-1963. The supper meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Steakhouse Senator Allen receives Leadership Award State Senator Richard Allen (R-Alma) is shown receiving a "Certificate of Leadership" from an official of the Michigan International Council. Senator Allen was presented the award last week for his leadership in promoting inter-national understanding and world peace and in strengthening Michigan’s role in world affairs. (Photo Supplied) Continued on page 2- Fall pre-school story hour— Above, Chuck Reid . (26) spurts through hole opened up by the Maple Valley offen­ sive line, picking up valuable yardage. (Maple Valley News Photo) Maple Valley Falls short of title bid! Story on page 8— The fall sessions of pre-school story hour experiences for both pre-schoolers and their parents are scheduled to begin in November, 1977. Vermontville classes will be held in the Maplewood Library for the youngsters and in one of the portable classrooms for the adults. Nashville classes will be held in the Fuller Street portable classroom for the adults and in one of the kindergarten rooms for the youngsters. The sessions are planned to last one hour each, one day per week for each community for a total of’ six weekly sessions. The cost for the series is $3 per child. Class times are 9-10 a.m. Wednesday mornings in Nashville and Thursday mornings in Ver­ montville. First class in Nash­ ville-Wednesday, November 2, 1977. First class in VermontvilleThursday, November 3, 1977. The nominal fee pays for the materials and refreshments supplied to each participant. To assure your name on the roster for these important classes both for you and your child, please contact the school nearest you. For information please call Ernie Jacoby at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, 852-9275. Parents! Epidemics are still possible! Ken Hansbarger (22) gets cut down as he goes high for a Jim Horn pass. - (Maple Valley News Photo) Throughout the nation there is a significant percentage jjf in­ fants and children who are not adequately protected against preventable diseases. Is your infant or child fully protected against Diphtheria, Whopping Cough, Tetanus (lotkjawL Polio, Measles, Rubella and Mumps? Also, has your 15year-old son dr daughter received the 10-year booster against Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Polio? Because of poor participation Continued on page 2— �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday November^, 1977 - Page 2 carrier. The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower was commissioned October' 18 at October 19—Navy Seaman Washington 1st.,* Nakhville, is the Naval Station, Norfolk, Va. The Honorable Harold Brown, Recruit Charles H. Johnson, son serving as a crewmember aboard of Freida M. Stevens of 312 E. the Navy's newest aircraft Secretary of Defense, was the guest speaker and Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower, widow of the late general and president, was the honored guest at the ceremony. Johnson is one of more than 3,300 officers and enlisted men assigned to the Eisenhower. She has an overall length of 1,092 feet and a flight deck area covering four and one-half acres. Displacing more than 94,000 tons, she can travel at speeds in excess of 30 knots. In addition to her regular crew, the Eisenhower can accommodate 100 tactical aircraft and approximately 2,800 personnel assigned to an attack aircraft .wing. Her high-speed steaming endurance is provided by two nuclear reactors which USS Dwight D. Eisenhower are expected to provide more than 13 years of normal ship operation without refueling,. His ship is one of the least vulnerable carriers constructed, due to extensive armor shielding and an improved anti-torpedo hull design. The Eisenhower is the second ship in the “Nimitz” class of aircraft carriers. She is named for the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower and, along with the Nimitz, shares the distinction of being the largest naval vessels ever built. The Eisenhower will be homeported in Norfolk, Va. Johnson joined the Navy in May 1977. - Serving our country Hastings Business & Professional women’s Club meeting The Hastings Business & Professional Women’s Club is having a meeting on... CHILD ABUSE Nov. 8 at 8:00 p.m. ' At the Moose Lodge The meeting is open to the public. A 3-member panel will speak on the issues of child abuse. There will be a question and answer period afterward. Guests on the panel will include: Robert Nida, Juvenile Officer; and Charlene Michael from Protective Services. Please attend this meeting on a very important subject. It DOES concern you! (11-8) Public Service Commission to hear application for phone consolidation The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 15, on the application of three small Michigan telephone companies to merge and file a new consolidated rate schedule. In their request to merge, the three companies—Midwest Telephone Company^ Central Telephone Company, and, Public Service Telephone Companypropose to designate Central as their successor, and to make uniform their nonrecurring charges such as phone in­ stallation and equipment, and several special monthly service charges. Basic local monthly service rates will not be affected by the merger. Central also has an application pending before the Commission for authority to assume a $3,466,537 debt Midwest and Public Service owe to StrombergCarlson Corporation, a telephone equipment company. A public hearing on this matter will be held concurrently with the merger application. The hearings will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the offices of the Com­ mission, 6545 Mercantile Way, Lansing. The three companies have headquarters in Chesaning, and are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Century Telephone Enterprises, Inc. Central serves some 7,214 customers; Midwest, 3,427, and Public Service, 2,777 in rural portions of Genesee, Saginaw, Ottawa, Calhoun, Ionia, Hillsdale, Jackson, Shiawassee, Mecosta, Montcalm, and Eaton counties in southern Michigan. Nashville Residents The Nashville Department of Public Works will be picking up leaves that are raked into the gutter or bagged on the curb. Leaves will be picked up between the hours of 12 midnight and 8:00 a.m. on October 24, 25, 26 and 27,1977, and November 7,8,9 and 10,1977. Susan M. Corkwell Nashville, Village Clerk Your Will should list all items in your estate, including items of sentimental value, bank accounts, real estate, and securities. Note the number and location of a safe deposit box. You may find it a pleasant t^sk assigning items to those who can best use them, or who will most appreciate them. From front— by teens in school booster clinics in the past, the Health Depart­ ment does not plan to offer this service at present. Instead, parents are urged to take their teen to their doctor or to the Health Department for the necessary booster^. Check your child’s immunization records. If you are not sure about his or her Status,* call your doctor or Health Department. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department Clinics in Hastings are as follows: Monday, November 7,1977,9-11 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.tn. Monday, December 5,1977,9-11 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. BARRY-EATON DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT, 208 W. Court Street, Hastings, 945­ 9516. Stock up NOW ...for Cold Winter! WOODINGS WOODSPLITTER KIT .Fpr splitting firewood. Includes high carbon /steel 4 lb. square head wedge, 6 lb. woodsplitter. 36-inch handle. Reg.$2500 Reg. *11 55 From front— Restaurant and is open to all interested individuals with ad­ vance reservations. Ifyou wish to attend but are not a Chamber of Commerce member, please »notify Sue Hinckley by November 7 sb you may be included in the reservations list. Tickets are $3 each.'/ , The Nashville Chamber of Commerce encourages com- ' munity participation to welcome Mr. Gilmer and make use of this opportunity to-let local-ideas andopinions be heard in Lansing. Single bit axe m-*995 Light weight Re9$9 28 in, Single bit axe <^’7" Sentry Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St. Formerly Makers LG.A. Location Nashville • Ph 859.1U)7• 1I9 HOURS: 8:30-5:30 « Monday - Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday November 2, 1977 - Page 3 A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative A three-bill package designed to make the administration of estates simpler, quicker and less expensive, has passed the House, reports State Representative Ernest W- Nash (R-Dimondale). These bills, called the Probate Code Revision Package, were developed over a two-year period by a special subcommittee of the . House Judiciary Committee, on which Nash served. The subcommittee worked with an advisory committee representing senior citizens, probate and trust lawyers, financial trustees and probate judges. Representatives of all groups agreed on the bills which were adopted unanimously by the House. “The approval of these three bills represents a major overhaul of the complex and much maligned probate code,” Nash said. “These changes, if approved by the Senate and signed into law by the Governor, would have significant bearing on the probate affairs of all Michigan residents, particularly senior citizens,” he added. One bill, which makes the administration of estates sim­ pler, quicker and less expensive, represents the meat of the total package. Its most important feature is a new “independent” or “unsupervised” probate, which reduces court supervision to a minimum. “This procedure,” Nash ex­ plains, “would require only four basic processes: filing a petition with the court to open the estate; preparing an inventory of estate assets to be distributed to in­ terested parties; publishing one notice for creditors; and filing the closing statement with the court. “As long as the heirs and creditors are satisfied with the manner in which the estate is being handled, this informal procedure may continue. The parties may, however, bring the matter to formal proceedings if any disagreement or dissatisfaction arises,” Nash said. The entire process is based on the Uniform Probate Code, with modifications to fit Michigan’s framework. A second bill would place the organization of the Probate Court in the Revised Judicature Act, where the organization, jurisdiction and authority of all other courts are found. MEMBER Presently all the powers and authority of the Probate Court are included as part of the code itself. Another part of the three-bill package would raise the one-day estate settlement provision from $7,500 to $20,000; increase the Homestead exemption from $3,500 to $10,000; eliminate costly appraisals in most cases; allow the probate estate to be closed even though tax questions have not been finalized; and allow those who need a guardian to have some voice in the selection of the guardian. “After working on these proposals for more than two years, I feel they represent a significant step forward insofar as revamping the probate code. “The unanimous vote of app i roval by the House certainly indicates that all groups concerned agree with the steps we have taken. I would hope this kind of support continues over in the Senate,” Nash said. UNEMPLOYMENT TAX-Now in the House is SB 801, which would increase unemployment compensation taxes on Michigan employers. This is needed to repay a debt to the federal government incurred during the 1974-75 recession; it must be law by November 10. TIRE LAW-Governor Milliken has signed into law a bill establishing minimum tire safety standards. Tires with less than one-sixteenth inch of tread, or other defects, are now considered “unsafe” and cannot legally be sold or used on passenger cars. DOG RACING-For the 12th time in as many years, the legislature has again defeated a bill to legalize greyhound racing and parimutuel betting in Michigan. Proponents said dog racing would be a good way to increase state and local revenues, but were very much in the minority. PROBATE CODE-The Senate is now considering HB’s 4474-76, which would revise Michigan’s probate code to permit “inin­ dependent probate” of estates through a personal represen­ tative, This would minimize court supervision. The bills also reduce bonding requirements, increase the value of estates which can be settled in one day, and increase the homestead exemption. ENERGY MONTH-The Governor has designated November as Energy Month in Michigan, to focus our attention on present energy issues, the importance the various forms of energy have in our lives, and on new ways to conserve energy and use it better. LAETRILE HEARING-Many people attended last week’s House public hearing on HB 4903, which would allow the use of laetrile in Michigan when prescribed. Some witnesses were enthusiastic about the drug, but others cautioned that scientific evidence on its effectiveness is as yet insufficient to disregard the FDA ban. CONSTRUCTION SAFETYThe Department of Labor would be able to suspend operations of construction contractors violating safety standards under legislation approved Tuesday by a narrow 57-41 margin in the House. The (HB 4834) 4834) House. The measure measure (HB morning, November 6, at 7:30 a.m. The program will present Ms. Carla Donk, a staff person of Argosy, who will share about her The Women’s Missionary work in counselling with in­ Society of the church will hold its dividuals and families con­ Annual Thank-Offering Meeting cerning substance abuse. All men at the home of Mrs. Sam of the community are invited to Hamilton on Wednesday, attend. November 2, at 7:30 p.m. The members will bring an offering NEED A GIFT IDEA? Let us that they have been collecting show you the perfect gift for so over the year to express their many occasions - personalized thanks to God. The money will be writing stationery. We have a wide selection of designs that can given for a missionary cause. The Cloverleaf Class will have be imprinted with name and a potluck dinner at 12 noon for its address for a truly special gift! meeting on Thursday, November We also have personalized playing cards, napkins, coasters 3. Men are invited to attend. The church will have a break­ and matches. Stop in and look fast for the men on Sunday them over at The Reminder, 112 E. Court St., Hastings. Nashville United Methodist Chruch- BOOK & MEDIA EXHIBIT Over companies will display and demon­ strate new educational materials ofinterest toparents, as well as educators. LONG’s, 6810 South Cedar, Lansing covers all employers engaged in construction operations, and required they register annually' with the department.. Under thee Tuesday, November 8th 12:00 - 7:00 p.m approved bill, the department would establish safety ratings, could suspend employer suspend employer registrations for up to six months because of safety violations, and could revoke registrations for repeated violations and low safety ratings. 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Ph.852-0845 • Nashville, Michigan - Emergency Ph.852-9787 Edelbrock Hooker Hays Lakewood Accel Crane Mr. Gasket Hurst Crane 2-Gaiions Prestone II Permanent Anti-freeze Thermostat i & Gasket GOODYEAR Association - Founded 1885 Radiator & Heater Hoses 20/c OPEN: Mon. - Fri. 8 - 5:30 Saturday 'til 4PM 1 1 Nashville Auto Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. Phone 517-852-9500 . or 852-9501 & Farm Supply 209 N. Main Nashville Charlie Andrus ‘Most of the time” । Forrest Babcock Service all the time— “Part of the time” Edelbrock Hooker Hays Lakewood Accel Crane Mr Gasket Hurst Edelbrock �Tb« Mople Volley N»*i No*hvdle Wedneidoy November 2 1977 •- Poge 4 Nashville Chamber membership drive now underway! I've got some Texas fishing buddies who claim that the bass fishing in a particular Mexican lake is hotter than the chili down there And, that's kinda hot Lake Guerrero is the name of the place, and in the few years that this 90,000-acre im­ poundment has been open for fishing it has made history. “A hundred bass a day" is the claim many make for this lake, and, from what 1 have been able to observe, this statement ap­ pears to be true Regardless of the season, or the weather, it is difficult not to have a productive day fishing this Mexican lake Guerrero bass average one or two pounds, with an occasional fish going up to six pounds. Twelve-pound bass have been caught here, though, and as the bass population continues to mature average catches are almost certain to run larger in size. Incidentally, the limit is five fish per day, with a maximum possession limit of 25. Obviously, most anglers release most of their catch. These Mexican fish have the same habits and lure preference that our bass do. They gobble up plastic worms as fast as they hit the water, and a spinner lure buzzed through the brush is another sure-fire way to get a strike. Crank baits are also popular, and when your arms get tired from fighting these scrappy largemouth don’t expect to get any relief by snapping on a surface lure. On occasion, top­ The annual Nashville Chamber water lures pay offjust as well as of Commerce membership drive the others. is now underway. Present The days are hot on this big members will soon be contacted lake, but when the sun sets for renewal dues, and many new behind the scrub-studded horizon members will also hopefully be the temperature drops rapidly. Short sleeves and suntan lotion added to the organization. One does not have to be a are prerequisites for daytime fishing, but a jacket is mighty businessman to belong to the Chamber of Commerce. Any handv at nieht interested in Dan Snow, of Houston, offers individual a Guerrero fishing package that promoting our community is is difficult to beat. He meets welcome and encouraged to join. Braniff flights at the Houston Business memberships are $25 airport, tucks his clients aboard a for 1978 and associate (in­ smaller multi-engine aircraft, dividual) memberships are $15. Charlie Andrus and Sue Hin­ and flies them direct to the lake. Accommodations are providfed at ckley will be conducting the a modern fishing camp. Meals membership drive. They will be are a pleasant combination of contacting all present members U.S. and Mexican fare. Modern plus many potential new mem­ bass boats powered with 50 hp bers. If you are interested in this worthwhile Mercs and a trolling motor take , joining anglers where the action is the organization please feel free to hottest, and an experienced guide call Charlie at 852-9500 or Sue at is on hand to run the engine and 852-1963 for further information' offer fishing tips to first-time anglers. Milk production This package includes charter air transportation from Houston, up 4 percentfour days food and ac­ commodations, three full days of MICHIGAN-September milk fishing, and a few little extras production totaled 403 million like a fishing license, iced pounds, according to the beverages, and an “open bar” on Michigan Crop Reporting Ser­ the day of arrival. The price for vice, up 4 percent from the this all-inclusive package is $565. previous year. Milk cow numbers Incidentally, “guerrero” gained 3000 head as new heifers means “war” in Spanish, and came on board during September after a guy spends three days to equal last year’s 405,000 milk battling those pugnacious cows. Per cow output slipped to Mexican bass he usually agrees 995 pounds during the month, but that the lake is well named. remains 40 pounds above a year earlier. Michigan farmers fed their cows an average of 12.9 pounds of grain and other con­ centrates on October 1, 1977, an .increase of three-tenths of a pound from last year, but just short of 1975 supplemental feeding of 13.1 pounds. Ccngwluktim Gordie, Vicki and Marcie Obituaries Edward Dean Frith A whole new hair fashion concept frees you ou from old-fashioned hair ideas. Discover how this new Design program of easy-to-care for Hair Fashion will help you Break Thru to a whole New Style for Living • Design Cute • Design Perms • Design Styles Nashville Village Council The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held October 13, 1977 held at the Nashville Fire Barn was called to order by President George Frith. All present. The minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held October 5, 1977 were read and approved. Letters were read from Fred Timmers of Williams & Works. Also a resignation from Irene Hamp from the Putnam Library Board was read. The letter stated that Mrs. Hamp felt that since she had served on the Library Board for thirty years she felt it was time for some other person to filll that position. The letter will be referred to the MapleGrove Board since Mrs. Hamp represented Maple Grove on the Library Board. Motion was made by Tom Oleson and supported by Lois Elliston to accept Tim Smith's resignation as Nashville Zoning Administrator, effective immediately. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion was made by Ray Hinckley and Supported by Ted Spoelstra to appoint Charles Andrus Jr. to fill the vacancy for Nashville Zoning Inspector. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Charles Andrus Jr. then in turn resigned from the Board of Appeals. Motion made by Ted Spoelstra and supported by Lois Elliston to accept resignation. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Russ Furlong was present concerning some Nashville Police matters. Several letters were read by Mr. Furlong. Also petitions were presented to the council stating support for Kendal Wilcox to be reinstated as Chief of Police and the citizens concern for having Barry County handle administror five duties for the Police Department. Mr. Frith stated he would not consider reinstatement of Mr. Wilcox without Mr. Wilcox being present. Mr. Wilcox was then called and asked to come to the meeting. When Mr. Wilcox arrived a meeting was set up for Mr. Wilcox and Russ Furlong to meet with President Frith and another Council member after the regular meeting was adjourned. Motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by Ted Spoelstra to post notice for special meetings, not only in the Village Hall, but also in the Post Office, Bank and at Carl's Market. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Tom Oleson and supported by Ray Hinckley that the Council expressed their support for President Frith to reinstate Kendal Wilcox as Nashville Chief of Police. All Ayes. Motion Carried. The Following bills were presented and motion made by Ray Hinckley that they be allowed and orders drawn on treasurer for the same, with exception of the bill for Richard Shaw. Supported byTom Oleson. All Ayes. Motion Carried. GENERAL Michigan Bell............. 28.93 Con. Power (Office ... 44.46 Con. Power (St. Light) 781.60 Doubleday Bros. & Co. 23.65 Carl's Markets, Inc...... 13.26 Maple Valley News ... 98.00 Hast. Sanitary Serv. 1,350.00 Time Insurance Co...... 18.00 Cadillac Over. Sup. Co.. 2.30 Reminder ....... ......... 14.40 GARAGE AND EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell ........ . 18.57 Consumers Power . . 36.37 Carl's Markets, Inc. . 10.10 Cadillac Over. Sup. Co.. 3.00 B&F Industries........... 15.00 Bob's Hardware ............. 20 Powers Shell Service.. 14.42 Automotive Serv. Co. . 19.00 Brevitz Equip. Co...........2.75 Maple Valley Impl...... 12.41 Kent Oil Co................. 211.49 Farmers Gas & OiI Co. .4.00 Nashville Hardware .. 55.49 BC Blue Print & Supply. 30.04 Automotive Serv. Co. . 19,00 Calhoun Auto Parts ... 60.72 Share Corp.................. 455.75 Purity Cyl. Gasses Inc. 51.10 R.G. Moeller Co........ 114.78 Auto & Farm Supply... 52.52 POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell............. 30.31 Maple Valley News ..... 5.00 Kent Oil Company . 249.38 Farmers Gas & Oil Co. .6.00 Snip & Anderson Co. ..41.00 Nashville Flowers Dry Cleaning 10.00 Auto & Farm Supply... 25.21 General Electric... 13.20 WATER AND SEWER Mich. Bell (Tower)... ...6.80 Mich. Bell (Sewer) . . 21.13 Cons. Power (Tower)... 8.92 Cons. Power (Water)... 98.61 Cons. Power (Sewer). 229.34 Total Communications 10.00 Carl's Market, Inc.......15.28 Nashville Hardware ... 9.89 U.S. Postmaster......... 54.22 Old Kent Bank & Trust Co.......................... 5,376.75 Vermont. Hardware .. 40.05 Municipal Sup.. Co.... 139.44 Share Corp................. 690.30 Haviland Prod. Co. ..223.13 STREET DEPARTMENT Rieth-Riley Const. Co. 322.44 VERMONTVILLE-Mr. Edward Dean Frith, 78, of Ver­ montville, died Thursday mor­ ning, October 27, 1977, at his home. Mr. Frith was born March 30, 1899, in Chester Township, Michigan and was the son of Joseph and Mary Etta (Dean) Frith. Mr. Frith was a retired farmer and a member of the United Methodist Church, Ver­ montville. Mr. Frith is survived by his wife, Anna; seven sons, John of Redford, Michigan, Frank of Dallas, Texas, Charles of Memphis, Tennessee, George, Leon, and Herbert/ all' of Nash­ ville, Michigan, Kenneth of Bids on materials salvagecT from the Old Mill were Vermontville; three daughters, opened by Tim Smith. Mr. Smith was instructed to sort the Carolyn Barry of Charlotte, Mrs. bids and select the best bids. Arthur (Mabel) Drake of Nash­ Motion to adjourn made by Ted Spoelstra and supported ville, and Naomi Frith of Ver­ by Ray Hinckley. montville; 27 grandchildren and Raymond nd M. Hinckley, President ten great-grandchildren; one Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk brother, Fred Frith of Ver­ montville; and two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Helen) Todd of Nash­ ville, and Mrs. Wilma Carney of Midland. Funeral services were held Monday, October 31, 1977, at 1:30 p.m. at the Vermontville United Methodist Church with Rev. Michigan’s 1977 total fruit early, but improved later in the Marcus Tabor officiating. Burial output is-expected to be up 31 month. Production of most was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Arrangements percent from last year’s small varieties is above last year. Wet, were by the Vogt Funeral Home. crop, according to the Michigan cool weather slowed picking in Crop Reporting Service. When September. Picking of McIntosh harvest has been completed, the made good headway in Sep­ State’s seven major fruit crops tember. Harvest of other major will have produced an estimated varieties should be completed by 459,500 tons of fruit, compared late October. with 351,000 tons in 1976. Grape production was almost The apple crop is forecast at twice last year although it was 540 million pounds (12.9 million less than one-half the 1975 output. bushels), an increase of 13 per- The crop was hurt again this year cent from last year. Much of the by spring freezes. Tonnage was increase over last year appears up partially because of good to be from sizing. Color was poor Fruit production up since Michigan's small 76 crop- Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 South Main, Vermontville Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri:9 to 4:30 Sat.:9 to 1 Evenings by appointment only Phone 945-9554 For Action Want-Ads! Continued on page 10- �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday November 2. 1977 - Page 5 Maple Valley honor rolls— A weekly report from: Senator 292^94 Some issues explode at you, while others creep up. Land use legislation is a creeper! Farmers are in the forefront of recognizing the problem. (In my opinion, farmers are a very progressive element of our society. They are often the first to recognize the need for change and to show a willingness to try new methods. Unfortunately, they have become a small political minority, so their willingness to change institutions and methods, increase produc­tivity, etc. has not been a potent feature of our society in recent years.) Time was when many farmers viewed the possibility of selling off a few acres for development as their financial security for the future. Times have changed, however, and so have farmers. The old-timers in the business have weathered some mighty tough times and are confident of their ability to continue farming. A new young and agressive group is now- moving into agriculture, putting together economic units from those which, because of age or other factors, are leaving. These diverse types of farmers have one thing in common-they look to agriculture as their financial security for the future and, they see development in rural areas as a threat, not an aid. Though Michigan’s population is static, one to 10-acre scattered plots continue to spring up in rural areas surrounding cities PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY, LIMESTONES MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 |£m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY and throughout northern Michigan. The rufal life is gaining in appeal compared to cities. Also, economic factors often favor building on a rural road. । Partly due to restrictive annexation laws, good property for development is lacking in many cities and towns. When it is available, current requirements for streets, drains, and sewage systems often put minimum .lot prices in subdivisions in the twenty thousand-dollar class. But, the current residents of that rural area, especially far­ mers, are discovering something. As more people come to the country, they require those same services they would have needed in the subdivision. Improved roads and sewage may likely cost more than it would have in town. But here’s the catch. The costs will not be bom only by the new residents, but spread across previous landowners, Thus, farmland--already, heavily taxed-picks up additional costs for providing human services. Other problems also crop up. . New residents may not ap­ preciate traditional agricultural odors. A few corners cut out of a rectangular field may make it difficult to farm with modern equipment and less desirable to a farm renter. ( A "widow handing onto farm land in a developing area may find that the nearest farmer willing to rent is a few miles aiway. Some land ends up standing idle. High taxes and a lack of land force farmers back and the price of remaining scattered land may even - drop. Service in­ dustries, such as implement dealers and grain elevator's, diminish. The local veterinarian switches to small animals only. Farmers have recognized the problem and are discussing solutions. Changes in the plat act, subdivision law, annexation laws, and enactment of a State Land Use Act recognizing conserving of agricultural land and are likely proposed solutions. Robert Shepperlys’ parents of baby boyMr?and Mrs. Robert1 Shepperly of Buffalo, Missouri are the new parents of an 8 lb. 5 oz baby boy bom October 31. He has been named Jason Robert. Kathy Jo Shepperly is the former Kathy Jo Yarger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Yarger of Nashville. 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852*9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (STTJ 726-0088 . Vermontville, Michigan CARPENTER AND MASONRY WORK WANTED. Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT PH. 726-0324 Vermontville, Michigan ACTION-ADS HELP WANTED: The Cloverleaf 4-H Club of Nashville is in dire need of men or women interested in working with 4-H youth. If you can spare one evening a week for 6 to 8 weeks, we need you. Senior Citizens welcome. If interested contact Loretta Pixley at 852-9863 or Sharon Brumm 852-0713. FLEA MARKET: November 11, 1-5 p.m., Nashville, Masonic Temple. Refreshments available. Citizens-Nashville Site, Sponsors. (11-10) THE NASHVILLE FIRE DEPT, thanks all the neighbors who furnished us with refreshments and help. 7TH GRADE HONOR ROLL Bruce Carpenter, Dan Carpenter, Potter, Brian Rugg, Rod Scott Bracy, Tania Colby (all Kathy Christopher, Brad Coff- Scramlin, Debbie Secord (all A’s), Randy Joostberns, Robin man, Carine Cole, Lavern A’s), Trudy Slocum, Debbie Shilton, Cindy Synlonds, Decker, Lori Eaton, Karen Steinbrecher Call A’s), Debbie Raymond Whitaker, Michelle Fager, Sharon Fox, Susan Fox, Sutfin, Lois Swan, Karen Swift, Ames, Robert Brumm, Ken Tammi Frank, Tim Gearhart, Ronda Swift, Melissa Tate, Pam Christopher, Rebecca Eaton, Kellie Haas, Brian Hamilton, Thomason, Cheryl Valdick, Norman Freelan, Kathy Gaedert, Christine Hamilton, Barbara Quentin Ward, David Wells, Lori Gardner, Beth Heald, kay Harris, Sue Hickey, Ray Hole, Shelly Wolff (all A’s), Sandy Kane, Dan Keech (all A’s), Kari Jeff Hom, Sandy Hulbert, Kathy Wright, Anita Youngs. Kraai, Raymond Lundquist, Hummel, Dennis Jarrard, Tony Vicki Mix, Dawn Munn, Lori Joostberns, Paul Kirby, Janice 12TH GRADE HONOR ROLL Musser, Amy Nelson, Maryellen Lightner (all A’s), Margaret Powers, Gina Bruce, Heidi Main, Bradley Mateer, Chery Richard Angus, Darren Ayles, Christie, Kim Gillig, Angell McClure, David McGinley, Rod Pete Benton, Mary Bolinger, Hampton, Colleen Hoffman, McMillion, Jeff Mead, Sherry Nancy Brady, Diane Brown (all Susan Martin, Tracy Nagle, Kim Morris * (all A’s), Denise A’s), Kelly Christopher, Julia Organ, Lisa Pomeroy, Elvie Morrison, Marion Munn, Cindy Clements, Ivan Curtis, Luella Antes, Ruth Decker, Dawn Murphy, Rowdy Musser, Jim Dale, Kim Dunham, Kathy Dudley, Ryan tlalsey, Doug Hull, Myers, Kathy Norris, Lofa Reid, Dixson, Deb Eaton, Marcia Denience Hulsebos, Staci Vern Sargent, Diane Schantz, Elliston, Carolyn Fassett, Denise Beachnau, Rebecca Dale, Evelyn Crhistine Shaw, Mindy Simon, FaSsett, Harold Ferguson (all Drewyar, Tony Dunkelberger, Mandj> Smith, Janice Siple, Greg A’s), Becky Fox, Bart Frith, Wanda Goodwin, Suzanne Horn, Suftin, Cathy Trumble (all A’s), Kathy Garvey (all A’s), Marty David Smith, Cari Tobias, Shelly Waiker, Joyce Warner, Goodson, Ken Grable, Doug William Wilson, Bill Bush, Gary Diana Wells, Kim Wetzel. Halsey, Mike Hamilton, Kris Garlinger, Dan Halsey (all A’s), Hammond, Dianna Harman, UTH GRADE HONOR ROLL Mickey Mahon, Teresa Rozell Gretchen Hartenburg (all A’s), (all A’s), Nancy Schippel, Denise David Alexander, Carla Cathy Heald, Jim Horn, Cheri Shank, Denise Snowden, Kelley Aspinall, Chris Barrette, Beth Janousek, Judi Janousek, Cam Thompson, Christopher Tdckey, Anne Beebe, Shannon Briggs, Jarrard, Cheryl Keech (all A’s), Jeff Wendorf, Kimberly Youngs, Jeanette Carroll (all A’s), Karen Teresa Kent, Steven MacKenzie, Doug Hull. Christensen (all A’s), Connie Debbie McGinley, Chris Mead, Crawford, Vicki Davis, Julie Lisa Musser, Jim Nelson, Scott 8TH GRADE HONOR ROLL DeCamp (all A’s), Cindy Ommen, Laurie Perkins, Vicki Steve Hummel, Sonya Pike (all Elliston, Doug Fassett (all A’s), Phares, Lynda Pomeroy, Mark A’s), Nyle Wells, Jeff Beebe, Kelly Foote (all A’s), Terry Pufpaff, Phil Rathburn, Bobbie Kyle Brock, Bruce Carmoney, - Frith, Tom Gurd, Beth Hoffman, Roberts, Joni Scramlin (all A’s), Hughes, Carmaine Dione Shaw, Julie Shook, Alicia Leonard Eaton, Beccy Mater, Kayes Mark O’Brien (all A’s), Star Janousek, Andrew Joostberns Smith, Harold Smith, Richard Price, Melanie Rogers, Kathleen (all A’s), Kevin Kilpatrick (all Taylor, Cathy Toman, Leasa Semrau, Mark Siple, Curt A’s), Kathy Kirby, Kelli Knoll, Tyler, Ray Viele (all A’s), Kirby Tuckey, Debbie Youngs, Diane Kristine Koetje, Debby Laurie Wilmore (all A’s), Jeff Zemke Andrews, Cindy Brumm, Rachel (all A’s), Kent MacDonald, Ann (all A’s), Kendall Viele, Teresa Cantrel, Jeff Christensen, Lisa Mater, Katie Matson, Bonnie Evans. Cogswell, Kellie Cowell, Robin May, Brent Moore, Donna Dickinson, Julie Dormer, Morrison, David Munn, Cinda Phone 945-9554 Michelle Frith, Cory Furlong, Murphy, Brenda Musser (all Kelly Hamilton, Debbie Hum- A’s), Laurie Oaster, Scott for Action.-Ads mell, Pamela Knoll, Charlene Perkins, Diane Pluff, Ruth Martin, Eric Wolff (all A’s), Rich Elliston, Doug Lovejoy, Dom Morawski, Dan Ridge, Sonja Slocum (all A’s), Rodney God­ bey, Sheri Harshman, Lorraine McClelland (all A’s), Robin Kurtz, Jeff Morgan, Kim Nagle, Betty Rohbacher, Doug Root, Linda Steinbrecher (all A’s), Try rappelling out of a helicopter. Carla Sutfin, Timothy Tobias, Try getting up at 5 in the morning. Wendy Wolfe, Robin Wright, Try 50 push-ups. Larry Harshman. Try repairing a $2 million piece of equipment If your job is boring, try one of ours. 9TH GRADE HONOR ROLL Art Allwardt, Roger Angus, Margo Aspinall, Donna Augustine, Lance Ballard, Pamela Bishop, Robert Bishop, Dave Boomer, Caryn Bracey, Andrea Briggs, Pam Brown, Rhonda Bushre, Jackie Carroll, Brian Chaffee, Lola Clements, Cyle Cornish, Becky Cowell, Helen Crabtree, Brad DeCamp,, Lori Decker, Rose Decker, Celia Eaton (all A’s), Luella Fassett, Karen Fender, Tammi Foote, Gordon E. Gardner; Gordon H. Gardner, Glenn Godbey, Denise Goodwin, Gwen Green, Karen Gurd, Karen. Haas, Allan Hapeman, Dan L. Hoffman, Barbara Hole, Kim Hosey, Brett Hummell, Bill Koetje, Sherry Kraai, Diane Lovejoy, April Mahon, Lewis Mapes, Robin Matson, Newman Maurer, Dawn McCrimmon, Kimberly Myers, Ross Nichols (all A’s), Leah Partridge, James Polhamus, Dale Resseguie, Norman Secord, Brenda Semrau, Vicki Service, Kathy Shaw, Darla K. Sherman, Darla M. Sherman, Sue Spoelstra (all A’s), Shelly Sprague, Donna Steinbrecher, Mark Sutfin, Rick Swift, Julie Symonds, William Tate, Tracey Wawiernia, Angie Webb, Jeff Weiler, Cindy Wetzel, Dawn Wells, Alan Wells, Renee Wright, Wendy Wyskowski. 10TH GRADE HONOR ROLL Carol Appleman, Tuesday Aspinall, Cheryl Bacon, Susanna Barnhart, Don Beck, Chris Beebe, Kim Bell, Rusty Blakely, Bobby Browne, Steve Bushre. blindfolded. Try running 2 miles in 12 minutes. Into the wind. Try feeding 200 hungry soldiers in the middle of a desert. Try finding your way through a wilderness. Try the Colorado head-on in a raft. Try learning a foreign language. Try tracing the footsteps of Lewis and Clark. Try running your own company at 19. Try sleeping under the stars. Try it now. Because, someday you'll be glad you did. Call Army Opportunities 543-1757 Join the people wjio’ve joined the Army. An Equal Opportunity Employer For all your insurance needs see .. ’The ALL-TOGETHER Team Norma Shance Stan Trumble Mary Trumble ^Auto-Owners Insurance UfeHaueCxirBusiix^ss , 178 S. Main St. Vermontville . Phone 517 726 0634 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday November 2, 1977 - Page 6 November 3-4-5. Mrs. Ava Kroger, Leta Nagle, Mary Mykutuk and Hilda Baas accompanied the Antique Club of Eaton County on a Greyhound trip with Charles Dawson in charge to Rockford on Saturday. The- quaint shops and many crafts were very interesting, and especially good was the food at the Old Mill. Rev. Salisbury is on vacation for the Sundays of October 30 and November 6. Rev. Ralph Tweedy of Nashville was in charge on October 30 and Rev. Marcius Taber of Hillsdale, a former pastor, will take the service on November 6. Mrs. Firster’s trip last week was to the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg, November 2-3-4 to Amana Colonies in Iowa. Services were held Saturday p.m. at the Vogt Funeral Home for Henry Purdey, formerly of Nashville. Burial at Weidman’s. Vermontville News By Mrs. AvaJKroger Sympathy to the family of Mrs. Floyd Boyd who passed away at the burn center in Ann Arbor last week. Services were held Tuesday at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Friends of Mrs. Della Welshon and Mrs. Lena Earl will bejnterested to learn they are in a retirement home in Venice, Florida, near the Lloyd Eaton family. The address is: Tampico Retirement Center, 100 .East Base Avenue, Apt. 2, Venice, Florida 33595. Mrs. Thelma Hall and Mrs. Mary Hosey are very happy over the birth of a great­ granddaughter, Anna Layne, to Marta and Ken Pertersen at Caro. The little miss arrived on October 25 and weighed 7 lbs 15*/2 oz. Mr. Dean Frith, a lifelong resident of Vermontville, passed away at his home Thursday morning after a long illness. Services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church’ with Rev. Marcius Taber of Hillsdale officiating, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Sur­ vivors include his wife Anna Jean, six sons, John of Detroit, Charles of Memphis, Tenn., George, Leon, and Herbert of Nashville, and Kenneth at home; three daughters, Caroline Berry of Charlotte, Mabie Drake of Nashville, and Naomi at home; one brother Fred of Vermontville and two sisters, Mrs. Wilma Carney of Midland and Mrs. Helen Todd of Vermontville, and several grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. At the November 7 Woman’s Club meeting each member is asked to name a favorite book title, tell something about the author, and why you chose that book. The meeting is held in the library at 7:30 p.m. We welcome new members. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Carpenter spent Sunday at Adrion College with daughter Mary, in ob­ servance of Parents Day. Don’t forget the Historical Meeting next Tuesday, November 10 (note change of date) with a 7 p.m. potluck and a program by Geneva Wiskemann, “Iconography for Collectors”. The Methodist bazaar will be at the Lansing Mall this week, Nashville Cub Scout report; Monday night in Putnam Park high above the Thornapple River the many braves of Cub Scout Pack 3176 gathered for their October Pow-Wow. A bonfire blazed and the sound of Indian drums helped set the background for the ceremony wherein the Indian Chief Akela presented badges to the Cubs. George Steinbrecher, Robert Kesler, Jeff Sebastian, Robbie Stump, Scott Reid, Andrew Finkler, William Smith, Steve Smith, Jeff Tobias, Billy Peake and Kenny Bishop all earned their Bobcat Badge and were accepted into the tribe by the other scouts. Mike Hay received his Wolf Silver Arrow from Akela. Paul Kesler, Lee Kienutske and Jeff Stump were awarded their Forrester Badges. Nashville VFW & Auxiliary Penny Supper November 5 Serving 5 PM - 7 .PM Turkey & Dressing or Baked Ham Alfalfa management program news fWw S K o V JENOS NEW ERA Your Favorite Mix 67.6 Fl.Oz. Reg. 99* Cigarettes Potato Chips Reg. 89* o.Als° y°ur choice of a SM9VCriC,tet Ughttir $1.49 Value! M VVlth the Purchase of a Cigarettes. 0 We will have tickets on sale for the Hastings Pigs-Freaks Game on Saturday, November 5th South EttdFood & Beverage Mon. sat. 8 30to 11 Sunday 11 to 11 Halloween creates pedestrian danger A parental ban on night time door-to-door begging this Halloween is suggested by Automobile Club of Michigan to reduce the chances of little soldiers and bunnies being in­ jured or killed in traffic. Home parties can be substituted for "trick or treating" along dark streets. Auto Club employe Laurie Berjeski isn't "clowning" when she points out that adults should accompany children, even if just walking to and from parties. Her long-eared friend, Christina Cheske, wears the ideal costume — one that is easily seen by motorists at night with a painted face rather than a sight­ obscuring mask. Toy soldier Jimi Jo Meretsky pins the stem on the pumpkin, one of the many games to help keep children happy at Halloween parites. (Photo Supplied) 637 South Main in Nashv If you have hay that is tall enough to cut, go ahead and harvest it. Michigan State University research shows that cutting alfalfa after mid-October will not hurt next year’s yield or stand. The reason is that there is virtually no regrowth now and no further depletion of carbohydrate root reserves. Root reserves are necessary for good spring regrowth. Even summer seedings made in late July or August this year will likely have adequate growth for harvest now because of good rains. It is also time to begin planning your alfalfa spray program. The recqmpjqqded spraying time is early November when the alfalfa is dormant. For control of broadleafs in established stands the recommended spray is MCPA. If grasses are a problem in established stands, simazine may be considered. However, before spraying any alfalfa be sure to check the product label for recommended application rate and product limitations. Because alfalfa is a very sen­ sitive crop, extreme care should be taken to make sure you apply the proper product at the correct ACTION-ADS MAPLE VALLEY ATHLETIC BOOSTERS’meeting, Wednesday night at 8 p.m. at the high school. THE REMINDER now has personalized stationery, playing cards, napkins, coasters and matches. Stop in and look at the many samples we have in our catalogs. Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads rate. Because of the sensitivity of first-year seedings, contact our office for specific recommendations. LIQUIFIRE Big-league performance all wrapped up in a sleek new liquidcooled package Liquid-cooled 340 or 440 cc reed-valve engine takes the heat off highperformance snowmobiling. Wide 32-inch ski stance for stability. CD ignition for sure-fire starts. Disc brake for sure-footed stops. Dual Mikuni carbs. 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Nashville Wednesday November 2. 1977 -- Page 8 Area sports news M.V. falls short in title bid The Maple Valley Lions foot­ ball team lost to Saranac last Friday in the championship game of the Tri-Central League. Saranac opened the scoring in the first period with a twelve yard touchdown pass from Chris Coulson to Kevin Theisen. Lee Jones ran the extra point to put Saranac in the lead 8-0. The second quarter saw Saranac score again on a 7 yard run by Steve Metternick. Gary Rainer scored the extra point on a pass reception from Coulson. The score remained 16-0 till late in the game when Saranac’s Lee Jones picked off a pass and returned it 88 yards for a touchdown just as Maple Valley was about to score to bring the game within reach. Theisen again added a two point conversion to seal the 24-0 victory for Saranac. The Lion offense was limited to just 138 yards and 8 first downs. Chuck Reid led the attack with 44 yards in 14 carries. Jim Horn completed 6 passes, two to Robin Pendell for 21 yards. The Lion Defense was led by Ken Hansbarger and Andy Joostberns with 8 tackles each. Mike Yost added seven tackles and Bo Erwin chipped in 6. The Maple Valley Defense allowed only 167 yards and 8 first downs, as the statistics for the game remained close, except for the final score. The Lion season record stands at 6-2 with one game remaining next Friday at Potterville. The team hopes to add another vic­ tory to the new school record they have established this year. J.V. girls win! The Junior Varsity Girls continue to show improvement by defeating Vestaburg 22-19. This makes the J.V.’s record 4 wins and 8 loses. The leading scorers for the game were Diane Cook 4 points, Candace Mater 5 points, and Kathy Christopher 5 points. Others scoring were Lori Decker 2, Joyce Warner 2, Lori Mitchell 2, and Kris Sample 2 points. The leading rebounder was Kathy Christopher with 8 rebounds. Nashville 4th and 4th Grade Little League Football Team Front row left to right, Jess Bahs, Julius Maurer, Chuck Elliston, Kent Hamilton, Randy Peake, Richard Rozelle. ' Second row left to right, Kenny Mead, Don Lee, Greg Lenz, Robert Browne, Ricky Bolton. Back row left to right, coach Chuck Reid, Teddy Engle, Gary Reid, Jim Symonds, Jeff Hamilton, Matt Drewyor, and coach Duane Reid. ((Maple Valley News Photo) Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. When you look good... You feel great! Start feeling great today! Nashville 6th Grade Little League Football Team Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 N. Main—Nashville Front row left to right, Ray Ashcraft, Ron Hull, Mike Harshman, Dana Symonds, Jim Hay, Bill Grinage. Back row left to right, Jeff Garber, Larry Pickles.iner, Todd McMullon, Ron Lee, Dale Montague, Lester Caldwell, coach Bob Carmoney.' Missing from photo are Jeff Bumford and Pat Appelman. (Maple Valley News Photo) Phone:852-9107 OPEN: Tuesday thru Saturday • Closed Monday Community Events Buds Duds Square Dance, Saturday, November 5, 8-11 p.m. p.m. “HARD TIMES DANCE” at Kellogg School, Nashville. Finger foods served. Guests most welcome. Bud Gillaspie caller and Artha Shaw cuing rounds. HELP WANTED: The Cloverleaf 4-H Club of Nashville is in dire need of men or women interested in working with 4-H youth. If you can spare one evening a week for 6 to 8 weeks, we need you. Senior Citizens welcome. If interested contact Loretta Pixley at 852-9863 or Sharon Brumm 852-0713 All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP PLEASE If you have old newspapers or glass, take them to the pump house at Putnam Park. The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts recycle these items to get operating funds. The boys ap­ preciate your help. If you need someone to pick up your papers, call 852-0760. by Trained Mechanics TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE S • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS ~ W spanran stones • MAJOR OVERHAULS if•— E ---L ---E--?C-- T---R---I--C-- AM JIO DI■ I * Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Sundays from 9 AL WORK or BankAmericard (visa) Throwbridge Service 301 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday November 2, 1977 - Page 9 Vermontville Cub Scouts Pack 649 Vermontville 4th and 5th Grade Little League Football Team Front row left to right, Darrin Sargent, Chris Tyler, Mark Valdick, Mark Martin Second row left to right, Scott Villanueva, Kent Graham, Lane Brumm, Scott Joostberns, Ken Trumble. Back row left to right, coach Jeff Carpenter, Shane Wright, Terry Hull, Tom Waldron, T.R. Myers, Kurt Hartenburg, Al Mater, coach Denny Carpenter. Missing from photo are Scott Flowers and Mike Campleau. Maple Valley News Photo) Our Cub Scouts have had a rather exciting month. The Webeloes went on their annual fall Camporee October 7­ 8-9. Mr. Dennis Hale, Mr. Joseph Payne, and Mr. Robert Adkins were three very fine fathers who drudged the cold-wet weather to spend the weekend out with the boys. They learned the basics of fire building, first aid, rope tying, outdoor cooking and rescue. Dean Hale, Mike Payne, Robert Adkins, Ken Gillig, Jimmy Weiler, and Jay O’Brien were the Webeloes that attended. On October 18 after .a post­ ponement of one week, we held our annual hayride and weiner roast out at the, Harman gravel pit north of Vermontville. The boys rode on a wagon full of hay and driven by Archie Wallace to the gravel pit. After a long seige in learning to start a fire with wet wood, we held a weiner roast. Each den then had a treasure hunt and uncovered the buried treasure, and we also had a battle with a “tug of war”. Slide presentation at Vermontville historical society meeting— “Iconography for the Collec­ tor”, a slide presentation featuring beautiful imagery from religious icons to contemporary pop-art, will be presented by Geneva K. Wiskemann for members and friends of the Vermontville Historical Society, Thursday, November 10, 7 p.m., in the Griswold Room of the Congregational Church in Ver­ montville. Potluck--then program. Mrs. Wiskemann is chair­ person of the newly formed Clinton County Historical Commission, and an active participant in many area historical groups. This presentation will include new slides and commentary from those given to other groups. Front row left to right, Scott Everett, Marty Martin, Eric Brown, Steve Gardner, Scott Whitmore, Chris Barton. Back row left to right, Steve Joppie, Ted Hall, Benjie Morris, Robbie Franks, David Brand, Jeff Starring, Dale Hoch, Jim Harshman.In back are coaches Jerry Carpenter and Ron Carpenter. ( ape a y ews o The Maple Valley cross country team completed twice last week improving their times in both meets. On Thursday the Lions lost a close meet against Central Montcalm and on Saturday the runners finished 18th in the State Regional. Doug Halsey was the overall winner in the meet with Central Montcalm with a time of 16:47. Mike Beachnau was 3rd and Dave Munn was 5th, Central took seven of the next 8 places for a narrow victory 27 to 30. On Saturday the Lions ran at Potterville for the Class C Regional and finished 18th out of 21 teams. Five of the seven Lion runners ahd their fastest time of the year. Mike Beachnau and Gary Gabrick were the most improved runners taking 15 and 16 seconds respectively off their fastest times. Mike Beachnau and Gary Gabrick are the co-runners of the week. Tuesday the Lions host the TCAA Cross Country League meet. Freshman win at Central Montcalm The Maple Valley Freshmen Football team defeated Central Montcalm 22-12 last Wednesday at Central Montcalm. Maple Valley took an early 16-0 lead on touchdowns by Todd Gearhart, and a pass from Gearhart to Pat Kersjes. Both extra points were scored on passes to Brad DeCamp and Kersjes. Central Montcalm scored two touch­ downs in return, to make the halftime score 16-12 Maple Valley. Larry Thomason scored the final touchdown and also lead the team in rushing with 101 yards on 17 carries. Dan Montague gained 80 yards, with a 65 yard touchdown called back on .a penalty. The offensive line of Newman Maurer, Glenn God­ frey, Al Wells, Andy Powell and Brian Chaffee opened holes all evening for the backs tackles were lead by Andy Powell and Terry Pierce with 10 each, Mark Sutfin and Newman Maurer 9 each, and Brad DeCamp had 8 tackles. The Junior Varsity Football team plays its final game .pt home this Thursday against Potterville. Game time is 7:00. Action Ads WANTED: Germany military items. Fair cash prices paid. Middleville 795-3282.__________ WANTED TO RENT: x respon­ sible working couple would like to rent house or ground floor apartment around Nashville. Must have two bedrooms. 1 child. Call 852-1998 Nashville after 4 p.m. MAPLE VALLEY CLASS RINGS for sale at Nashville Flower & Jewelry Shop, Main St., Nash­ ville, Mich. 517-852-9797. (11-8) POTATOES NO. 1, 50-lb. bag $3.35; 20-lb. bag $1.40. Onions, 50 lb. sweet $6.75, 50 lb. regular $4.50. At Farmers Gas and Oil Station, Nashville. (tfn) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Phone Vermontville 6th Grade Little League Football Team Cross Country team improves times— The boys and leaders then returned to town via wagon, stuffed with food and hay. Thursday night, October 27, we held our monthly pack meeting which was our Halloween party. All the boys were to come dressed up. The parents were suppose to dress up, too, but only the den leaders did this year. Shame on you parents. Well, anyway, everyone seemed to enjoy the evening. They played basketball throw, beanbag throw, bobbing for apples, had a fortune teller and a spook house. Refreshments of donuts and cider furnished by the Webeloes topped off the evening. Each boy also brought a carved out pumpkin. They were all so nice looking that each boy was given a Great Pumpkin ribbon for their effort. So much for 'October. See you next month and have a happy day. The November pack meeting will be held November 17 because of Thanksgiving. Console - 1 Year Old , PH: 852-0914 Want the best for your hair? CalL.TODAY! Open: Tuesday thru Saturday For Your Convenience/ 1 COMPLETE LINE OF RK PRODUCTS omplete hair care services for both sexesy~\ rDnk>. • Styling • Permanents • Frosting •Highlighting • Facials Q/o12-oQ 7/Cb 7/ •Coloring ^ ' 19” Zenith Color TV 945-9554 For action Want-Ads! FOR SALE * ® tUgC HAIRDESIGNERS Located Above Birke s Shoe Store in Downtown Hostings �Th* Maple Valley New* Nashville Wednesday November 2. 1977 -- Page 10 How to survive the hunting season . . It's that time of year again—the Great American Hunting Season when thousa nds of people take to field and forest in the quest for game. Some will be successful, proudly bearing home the catch, while others will return with nothi ng more than the story of the 14-point buck who got away. Sadly, some will be hunting casualties. Every year during the 1. When buying clothes, especially for children and the elderly, special thought should be given to the flame retardant qualities of the fabric and clothing. True False 2. Do you know what to do if there is a small electrical fire in your home? Yes No —ANSWERS— sauoiejoqr) smuMiapun Aq S3iAJS$A|0|es oiiqnd e se pspiAoid paoueApe ooi iou si sjy aqi I! ‘jeqsmOuiixe ajy asodind -ilinm jo (apixoip uoqiea jo iBOiwaqo Ajp) 3 sseio e asn isej aojnos jamod am qo mq$ lueuiuedap aiq am iieq Duiiiamp aqi jo ino auoAjaAB jag ; tuaiuiean Aq luepjejaj auieu apeui aq un sauqei aiqeuiuieu jaqio put uoAu pue uonog sjaqij jajBs eie loom pue oiiAjoepow 'sseig souqej moows ‘iqDiaM -AAsaq aabb* iqOii Ang jsajsei am ujnq sjaqy aiqeuiuiey jo apem souqei Annj 'iqOiaM-iqOii aAeaiw asoon jaqij pue ajnixaj 'mOiaw 'aseaM souqej ui saipienb jnoj japisuoa pinoqs nox 3HH1 I weeks of hunting season the papers are full of stories about hunters who didn’t come back. Probably when hunting casualties are mentioned, most people think of shooting ac­ cidents. Far too many hunters, however, are the-victims of heart attack because they failed to realize the hazards of unac­ customed exertion during cold weather. Dr. Sol Pickard, Henry Ford Hospital cardiologist and president of the Michigan Heart Association, explains: “Cold weather is a hazard to the heart in itself. The body reacts to cold weather by constricting its small arteries, thus making it harder for the heart to do its job of pumping blood to all parts of the body. While this is happening, the hunter may be putting himself through the added exertion of cross-country hiking which he may not have experienced since last year at this time. Combine these two factors, and you may be a candidate for a heart at­ tack.” “There are, however, several precautions a person can take to reduce these hazards while hunting,” Dr. Pickard says. “First of all, never hunt alone. Get a good rest before starting out and. be moderate in your eating and drinking. Also, be very cautious about smoking in cold weather, since smoking also constricts the blood vessels.” Other precautions you can take, says the Heart Association, are: -Wear several layers of light warm clothing. This will keep you warmer than one heavy layer. -If you are on medication for your heart, be sure that other members of your party know what it is, where you keep it, and instructions for its use. -Know the symptoms of a heart attack: A sensation of fullness, heaviness or squeezing pain in the center of the chest, which may spread to arm, shoulder, neck or jaw, and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sweating or shortness of breath. Symptoms may sub­ side and then return. -Get help to “drag the bag” out of the woods back to camp-it can be very physically demanding to do so! “It has been found,” says Dr. Pickard, “that hunting may QUADRUPLE the demands normally put on the heart as extremes of weather, change of altitude, rough terrain and the stress of the chase can levy heavy tax on the hunter’s capacity. Don’t be one of the casualties.” The Michigan Heart Association is a United Way agency. Public invited November 1 to blind Home Industry Fair” in Lansing The public is invited to attend the first afternoon session of a two-day Home Industry Fair for the blind scheduled November 1 and 2 in the Michigan School for the Blind auditorium at 715 West Willow Street, Lansing. The public session—set from 4 to 6 p.m. on November 1-was included in the program to enable Fair participants to display and offer their home industry products and crafts for sale, according to Harold Payne, director of the Office of Services for the Blind (OSB). “All proceeds from a sale will go directly to the blind person iyho produced the item,” Payne explained. The Fair is sponsored by OSB, an agency within the Michigan Department of Social Services. It will include the exhibit of home industry products and the public sale, a workshop dealing with the development of a home industry and “an opportunity for those involved to share experiences with one another.” “The workshop is intended specifically for those involved with, or interested in developing, a home industry,” Payne said. “It will feature formal presen­ tations by guest speakers and a question and answer session.” < q, . Continued next col— llKWi'IIIIIAINliatl Seasonal vegetables — whether home grown or "store bought"—make delicious main dishes, especially when a mi­ crowave oven is doing the cooking. You can make the most of your home harvest or save at the grocers when sea­ sonal vegetables are in-’ abun­ dance. Green peppers star in this easy recipe, from the Whirlpool micro wave cookbook.' SAVORY STUFFED PEPPERS total cooking time: 23 minutes 1 pint frozen Basic Ground Beef Mixture 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce '-I. Worcestershire sauce *2 t. salt 1 12-oz. can whole kernel corn,-drained 1 c. (4-oz.) shredded sharp process American cheese 4 large green peppers In 2-quart casserole, com­ bine frozen beef mixture, half the tomato sauce, the Wor­ cestershire. and salt. Cook, covered, at' MEDIUM HIGH for 10 minutes, stirring once to break up frozen mixture. Add corn and cheese: set aside. Halve and clean peppers. Place cut side down in 13x9x2 Inch baking dish. Cook, covered with waxed paper, at HIGH for 5 minutes. Drain. Turn cut side up. sprinkle in­ sides' lightly with salt. Fill udfh ground beef mixture; spoon on remaining tomato sauce,, about 1 T. for each. Cook, uncovered, at HIGH for 8 minutes, giving dish half turn after 4 minutes. Makes 4 servings. BASIC GROUND BEEF MIXTURE total cooking time: 9 minutes 2 lbs. ground beef 1 c. chopped celery 1 c. chopped onion * ’s c. chopped green pepper In large bowl, combine ground beef, celery, onion, and green pepper. Cook, uncovered, at HIGH for 9 minutes, stirring 4 times. Drain off excess fat. Spoon into three 1-pint freezer con­ tainers. Seal, label and freeze. MICRO TIP. The Basic Ground Beef Mixture is a must for cooks on the go. Add it to spaghetti sauce, baked beans, or Spanish rice. Watch for meat sales at your grocers, and whip up 4 or 5 batches when ground beef prices are lower. Unexpected guests will be pleasantly surprised to sit down to lasagna in 20 minutes. Nature from your backdoorspecies to maintain breeding territories and attract females. Notice this winter how male birds associate with one another but This time of year provides become more intolerant of one somewhat of a mixed bag of bird another as spring approaches. Birds which remain in your traffic through the back yard, and frequently I receive inquiries area, depending on where you as to what species are leaving, live, and retain their coloring and whether or not some stay in include the cardinal, wood­ the area and undergo a change. pecker, bluejay, pheasant, chickadee, titmice, and nuthatch. It’s a little of all these factors. Generally, those migrating Why these birds retain their south include the robin, bluebird, distinctive feathers is not well redwing blackbird, cedar wax­ understood. wing, house wren, grackle, Those from the far north that oriole, all of the swallows (tree are apt to move into your back swallow, martin, barn swallow, yard are the purple finch, red­ etc.), chipping sparrow and poll, evening gorsbeak, pine morning dove. siskin, junko and tree sparrow. However, don’t be surprised to This is not a complete list of all see some of these species perched species that are apt to- leave, stay on your bird feeding station in the around all winter and undergo dead of winter, especially if it is color changes but they are the well stocked with preferred food. most likely to appear at your One of the more common feeder. Sociability increases with birds misunderstandings about bird migration is that they fly south to in winter and is related to sur­ keep warm but it is really to find vival. This is necessary from the food-it’s pretty hard to find standpoint of being able to obtain worms and insects with one to food and group to provide warm­ two feet of snow on the ground. If th on extremely stormy days and there are other sufficient food during bitter cold. If there is sufficient cover in sources to maintain a high enough caloric and protein in­ your back yard, it is not un­ take, a bird that otherwise would common to find many individuals have flown south will remain in of several species huddled together, say for instance, in a the area. What about those birds which clump of evergreens or in stay and change? One is the shrubbery near the house. Some starling, which in summer has species, such as bluebirds, have iridescent black feathers and a been known to pile up in bird bright yellow bill. The iridescent houses five or six deep; feathers are moulted in the fall chickadees will likewise gang up and are replaced with feathers by the dozen in tree hollows, etc. If you have an inclination to that are flat black with white spots at the end, resembling stars provide shelter for birds, ideas on a black background (hence the for the provision can be obtained name star-ling) and the bill turns from nature magazines or from drab olive. MSU Extension Bulletin E-759 The male goldfinch changes “Feeding and Attracting from bright yellow and black to a Wildlife,” from the local Ex­ yellow-green color While the male tension office. house sparrow develops feathers * The counterpart to adequate with gray tips that mask its shelter in your yard is the type of normally black neck and breast. ration you put in the feeding I don’t have a simplified an­ station. There are a variety of swer as to why these changes feeds you can buy, or put together Occur, except that they brighten yourself; some fairly ineX; again as the mating season ap­ pensive, others quite costly. I’ll proaches. It’s thought that the provide details about feed mixes brilliant colors are used to in the next column, which should compete with other males of the appear about the time feeding should begin. By Glenn R. Dudderar MSU Extension Wildlife Specialist From col. 3 bottom­ Workshop topics will include merchandising, pricing, production, sales and “the cost of doing business”. A presentation by a panel of people who are successfully operating home industries is also scheduled. “AU people who are blind and actively involved in a home in­ dustry are encouraged to attend this program,” Payne added. Those interested are asked to' contact Marja Benson in Lansing at (517) 373-2062. Continued from page 6— Recruiter Badges are given to the boys who help other boys join Cub Scouts. Matt Peake and Kenny Bishop earned the Recruiter Badge this month. Cubmaster Ken Meade announced that the popcorn Sales were going well. Again this year there will be a calendar for the following month available at the pack meeting so that parents will know ahead of time when something special is scheduled. Refreshments served to the folks there included cider, coffee, hot chocolate and donuts. This pack meeting was quite short but interesting and hap­ pened to fall on an evening when INDIAN SUMMER had just begun. Continued from page 4sizing just before harvest. Even though production is up this year, the sugar content is below what the grape industry likes. Harvest has drawn toa dose. The October 1 forecast is for 26,000 tons compared to 14,500 tons last year. The harvest of prunes and plums is complete. The crop is set at 15,000 tons, 15 percent above last year’s 12,000 tons. The 1975 crop was 18,000 tons. Peaches and pears also produced larger crops than 1976 based on earlier forecasts. Peaches are forecast at 65 million pounds, well above the 40 million pounds of last summer and equal to the 1975 crop. Pears are estimated at 12,000 tons in 1977, double the 1976 crop, but less than the 15,000 tons harvested in 1975. �TO VISIT OUR BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Every bride dreams of the perfect wedding . . a day that she will hold dear all through their lives together. We invite you to stop in and start with the finest in . . . Wedding Stationery Choose from our selection of..: □ WEDDING INVITATIONS □.WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS □ THANK-YOU CARDS □ RECEPTION CARDS □ NAPKINS □ WEDDING MATCHES, □ ACCESSORIES □ ATTENDANTS GIFTS SAMPLE BOOKS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OVERNIGHT FOR YOUR SELECTION AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. 112 E. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone 945-9554 (Area Code 616) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday November?, 1977 - Page 12 Surfine/CASE LOAD’ Sale LEAN & MEATY The Sale you've all been waiting for is here Today at Johnny's Food Mart! vy PORK STEAK BOSTON BUTT SEM^BONELESS PORK ROAST L LB. PORK CUTLETS LB. 79’ $]09 ean cubed SPARTAN REGULAR OR THICK SLICED BACON 1 LB. PKG. $]09 ARMOUR STAR ZIP TOP 3 LB. W ANNEDHAM 5A99 ( EACH ROXEY DOG FOOD 24 OZ. WT Cottage Cheese 79* ,46 FL. OZ. Jomato JUICE SURFINE PEARS 1602. During SURFINE Case Load Sale 17oz. 3/*1 SURFINE Fruit Cocktail Green Beans * 16 OZ.WT. SPARTAN Whole Kernel spanTsn SURFINE PEACHES Whole or Halves 16 oz. CORN whole kernel golden com 17 OZ. WT. NET WT 17 02 I LB 102 481| & Beans SHURFINE 16 OZ. WT. DARK RED APPLESAUCE KIDNEY BEANS ?SH&E 16OZ. WT, RED BEANS.. CHILIETS ...... 4/$l SURFINE h oz'wf. . i5v,oRzF wt. i6oz CARROTS SURFINE 16 oz. BEETS 4/88 Shop our ‘CASE LOAD' Sale TODAY! Johnny’s Food Mart COUPON SAVINGS Store Hours Mon. - Tuesday Wed. - Friday Saturday Johnny’s Food Mart 8-6 8-8 8-6 COUPON SAVINOS CAPTAIN CRUNCH SURFINE 49 c I.MH ' with Sift 00 OP MORF PURCHASE PER E AMHV COUPON EXPIRES NOVEMBER 5 ’97’ Johnny's FOOD Market VERMONTVILLE CEREAL 88 * sBOX' � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-11-09.pdf 61b997279a16f0f405eb25f7ff6961b4 PDF Text Text SULK RATf PAID U. S. POSTAGE ,*Hasting Michigan 49058 PERMIT NO. F Aed by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 112 b. i'urt St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 104 No. 26, Wednesday, November 9, 1977 save energy . to keep it flowing through every switch and valve . . . in honiOr business, industry • • • The month of November has been declared as Michigan Energy Month by Governor William G. Milliken. The theme, "Energy-Handle With Care", will focus on the sources, uses, benefits, and problems of energy in Michigan today. Many workshops and conferences have been scheduled in the state. A kick-off high school conference on energy was held recently in Lansing with the Governor as the keynote speaker. About 1,500 including several from Maple Valley were in attendance. William Schantz named as monitor of Pomona Grange Optimistic enthusiasm was Development Chairman. These much in evidence as the recently two posts are also new to the vevitalized Barry County Barry County Pomona Grange. Pomona Grange met in regular In other action the Pomona session at Carlton Grange Hall on Grange received the reports of Wednesday, Nov. 2. their delegates to the 104th an­ At the meeting, William nual session of the Michigan Schantz of rural Nashville, State Grange held at Gaylord, farmer and former County Oct. 19-22. Representing Barry Commissioner, was named to the County Pomona at the State newly created position of Grange Session were: Guy Allwardt, Monitor of the County Board of Master, Nellie Allwardt, Lec­ Commissioners by Barry County turer, both of rural Nashville and Pomoa Master, Guy Allwardt. Susan Kaiser, Youth Delegate, of His responsibilities will include Delton. The legislative and following the activities of the operational policies of the County Board of Commissioners Michigan State Grange as well as and reporting to the membership the recommendations to the of the Barry County Pomona National Grange are forged from Grange, and to other Granges local Grange resolutions brought within the county, items of to this State Session. particular interest to them as The meeting was well attended rural citizens. with 100 percent of the recently Appointed also were Mrs. installed officers present and Rozell Stanton as Events Co­ with an excellent representation ordinator and Mrs. William from the Subordinate Granges Schantz as Leadership within the County. Les Murphy named to who’s who in American High Schools— Leslie Murphy, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Murphy of Nashville has been notified of his ac­ ceptance into Who’s Who in American High Schools for 1977­ 78. Les a 1977 graduate of Maple Valley High School is a freshman at Michigan State University. This honor is the second time for the Murphy family. *Les brother Jeff, a 1975 Maple Valley graduate was listed in the 1975-76 edition of Who’s Who in American High Schools. Jeff is a junior at Michigan State, majoring in History. Les Murphy Vermontville man found guilty Arsenic and Old Lace to be served on Maple Valley stage Nov. 17 & 18 The Maple Valley senior play, Arsenic and Old Lace, will be presented at the high school auditorium Thursday and Friday, Nov. 17 and 18, starting at 8 p.m. The play is under the direction of Bill Root. Tickets can be purchased at the Maple Valley High School office or from any senior class member. Prices are $1.00 for students and $1.50 for adults. Members of the cast are Tenny Hall, Steve MacKenzie, Ray Viele, Doug Hansbarger, Cathy Toman, Nancy Brady, Gretchen Hartenburg, Scott Ommen, Bart Frith, Lynn Jarrard, Cliff Byington, Lisa Tyler, Terry Schray, and Doug Rodriguez. The student director is Cathy Toman. Prompters are Tammy Brand, Teresa Evans, and Debbie Reid. In charge of makeup are Tammy Brand, Mary Bollinger, Helen Rugg, Janine Langham, Catherina Fenner, Marsha Rockford, and Laurie Perkins. Steve Bitgood will handle the lights and curtain. (Maple Valley News Photo) CHARLOTTE-Clifford Eaton, 19, of 177 Maple, Vermontville, is in the Eaton County jail awaiting sentencing November 17 for his part in the robbery of the Majik Market at Eaton Rapids last June 8. " TO COMPANIONS of Eatonwho also took part in the robbery, which netted them a little less than $100-have already pleaded guilty to two different charges. Martin Lavern Bailey, 19 of Eaton Rapids, is serVi££ 15 years with the Michigan Department of Corrections. He pleaded guilty before the judge to unarmed robbery. The third man, Joseph Caudill, 18, of Charlotte pleaded guilty of attempted larceny in a building and was sentenced last August 25 to three years probation with the first six months in the Eaton County jail. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday November 9, 1977 - Page 2 North-bound deer hunters should encounter few traffic problems— When Michigan’s 700,000strong “redcoat army” heads north for the firearm deer season, hunters should encounter few traffic problems because the November 15 opener comes at mid-week, according to Automobile Club of Michigan. “Since this season opens on a Tuesday, the bulk of hunter traffic should be spread over the weekend prior to opening day,” stated Joseph Ratke, Auto Club touring manager. Traffic bound for the northern two-thirds of Michigan November 11-12 (Friday and Saturday) should approach that of a summer weekend, but north­ bound flow November 13-14 (Sunday and Monday) should be much heavier than usual. • Friday (Nov. ID-between 4 and 9 p.m. • Saturday (Nov. 12)-between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Sunday (Nov. 13)-between 1 and 10 p.m. • Monday (Nov. 14)-between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Hunters may be slowed during peak travel times at two points, Auto Club advised.. Northbound US-131 is closed between Wealthy and Pearl Streets in Grand Rapids. Traffic is detoured via M-ll (28th Street) and 1-196, adding 6.2 miles to the normal route. Northbound 1-75 just south of the Zilwaukee Bridge near Saginaw is reduced from three lanes to two. Motorists can avoid possible congestion by taking northbound 1-675, rejoining 1-75 a mile north of the bridge. No other construction projects on roads leading north should seriously affect deer hunter traffic. Mackinac Bridge officials expect approximately 25,000 hunter-vehicle crossings both No-till Corn plot produces 142.2 bushelper acre- Plwto Greding Cards 3 12 Includes folders, color prints (made from your color negative or slide) and envelopes. Ask about poor FREE sample photo greeting cord. 2 S»\ S | WcrStf / for Simon Pharmacy JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. h.852-0845 - Nashville, Michigan - Emergency Ph.852-9787 Shop Nashville first this year Variety Store -lib 11 7 N up to the August 10 No-Till Field Day. h The picker-sheller moving through the rain-soaked fields sank several inches into the conventionally planted corn fields, deeply gouging the soil leaving eavng sloping sopng fields es vulnerable vunerae to soil erosion. According to Wendell Sommers, Eaton County Soil Conservationist, the damaging ruts would have been even more severe had extra wide tires not been used. Nearby, in the no-till plots, the residue left in the fields prevented the same combine from sinking. (In the No-Till ttechnique, the seed is planted through a chemically killed residue into soil which is untilled except for a narrow strip just wide enough for the tender seedling to sprout. The method is made possible through the use of a new chemical tool called Paraquat which speedily kills existing weeds, used in combination with residual herbicides which prevent weed seeds from wcprevenweeseesrom germinating, weeds which in both cases would compete with the corn for soil moisture and soil nutrients.) W’/S Actual harvest yield results were almost instantly obtained for Harvest Day observers at a field-side computation center composed of a “weigh wagon” provided by Northrup King Seed Company, Dan Cook’s sophisticated moisture tester (adjusted to 15.5 percent moisture), and electronic calculators. Areas to be com­ bined were carefully measured and stalk counts were taken. Highest yielding in the com­ parison tests was the No-Till plots on Dan Cook’s farm which produced 142.2 bushels to the acre. The average of Dan’s several No-Till test plots was 138.2 bushels to the acre. All of Dan’s No-Till plots yielded more than his conventionally planted corn, which produced 133.4 bushels-acre. Dan’s No-Till plots were planted in growing wheat and in wheat stubble. Northrup King PX 32 was the corn variety planted in aii his iesi plots. Weed control in the No-Till plots was good, with all Michigan State University’s recommended combinations of residual herbicides being used with Paraquat, with comparable results. Warren Cook, Eaton County Extension Agent who carefully directed the fact-gathering operation, said of the test plots “Up to now all we had was speculation. This,” he said, referring to the factual data, "is proof positive.” Dan Cook (no relation to the Extension Agent) attributes his success in No-Till to good Overcast skies, drizzle and soggy fields greeted those who attended the No-Till Harvest Day held at Dan and Margaret Cook’s near Vermontville, farm Michigan. Extended rains had preceded Harvest Day, a follow- This year send £ 1 ways before the firearm deer season ends November 30, up nearly 5 percent overlast season. Between 100,000 and 105,000 deer should be taken this season. The majority of hunters are expected to take to the woods in the north central Lower Penin­ sula. Hunters are reminded that they must wear either a hat, vest or coat of blaze orange to hunt on public lands. Auto Club will provide traffic bulletins via radio for traveling deer hunters between 3:15 and 11 p.m. Friday (Nov. 11) and bet­ ween 8:15 and 11 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 12) through Monday (Nov. 14). ' IN Ph:852-9747 Continued to col. 4 Attention Parents!! If you’re interested in good, special programs for your child or a child you know, we urge you to attend the Parents Advisory Committee meeting November 10,1977. The meeting will be held at the Maple Valley High School at 7 p.m. To have a successful program we need parent participation. Teachers have given much time to these programs, but as with any successful organization, we need the support of the com- munity. We may have a program that would be of interest to you or your child. You may even find yourself involved in a worthwhile program to aid other children in the community. You haven’t truly experienced joy until you have helped a child. Time is so little to give. Why don’t you make a special effort to come out to the meeting November 10 and find out what we are doing. Mrs. Frankie Reid Chairman of the Parents Advisory Committee Story continued from col. 3 bottom of this page— management. “Management is plants a new crop of weed seeds thee key, commented, too as was observed in Cook’s coney, ” heecommene, which Warren Cook agreed. "You ventionally tilled corn field. have to be exact with No-Till, you • The adult beetle of the have to learn right. The problem Western Corn Root Worm-and is,” Warren Cook asserts, “too the damage it caused-were many farmers leave too much up observed at the Harvest Day. On to God.” high ground where conA pleased Dan Cook is con-ventionally tilled corn gervinced enough about the merits of minated late due to insufficient No-Till that he plans to buy a moisture, silking coincided with wheat drill to No-Till his wheat. the emergence of the adult stage Forrest Gardner, another host-of the Western Corn Root Worm. farmer, remarked he was im-The insect, which has recently pressed with the moisture-become an economic pest in holding qualities of No-Till which Michigan, cuts the corn silk, thus he noticed especially on a sandy interfering with pollination. As a field he has. Although his No-Till result, Sommers stated “We have and conventionally tilled corn the biggest crop of long cob­ yields were comparable, Gard-s...each with but six kernels on ner feels No-Till has enough it.” No such delay in germination benefits that he plans to plant all (or resulting damage) occurred his acreage next year in No-Till.in No-Till plots. No-Till’s benefits are summed What are these benefits of NoTill? Observations made at the up by Dr. Sylvan Wittwer, Vermontville No-Till Harvest Director of Michigan State Day included: University’s Experimental • Sloping No-Till fields were Station, who says “No-Till is the free of ruts and erosion-caused most significant technological ditches. development in corn production • No-Till prevented water run-in the United States in terms of off, increasing the water-holding conservation of soil and water, capacity of the soil. organic matter and energy.” • Those who peered under the That’s good news to a nation No-Till residue discovered soil needing to save energy, to farwhich was friable and porous, mers whose time is critically allowing movement of water and short at planting, to farm oxygen through the soil for im-families whose income may be proved plant growth. In contrast, enhanced, and to all those, farWhen squeezed in the hand, it mers and non-farmers, in­ held its shape. terested in preserving the land • Contrary to popular opinion, and conserving moisture for opening the soil by plow or discfuture generations. Nashville Residents The Nashville Department of Public Works will be picking up leaves that are raked into the gutter or bagged on the curb. Leaves will be picked up between the hours of 12 midnight midnigh and 8:00 a.m. on October Ocober 24,, 25, 26 and 27,1977, and November 7,8,9 and 10,1977. Susan M. Corkwell Nashville, Village Clerk Whenever you see Rinsenvac, REMEMBER STEAMER COSTS LESS, CLEANS CARPETS BETTER Independent laboratory tests prove that Steamex removes 30% more dirt from carpets than Rinsenvac. Steamex cleans faster, too. You can clean your living room, dining room and hall carpets in about two hours less time than with Rinsenvac. Steamex clean­ ing chemicals cost RENT THE PRO fTEAfflEX CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANER a PV«tvc> company c 1977 U. S. Floor Systems you less, bacausa you use half as much Steamex chemical as Rinsenvac. There’s a Rinsenvac near you. But you II be a lot happier when you find a Steamex. $12 per day at participating dealers. SttmiWartkinkliifip. for the rental location nearest you.call Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St. Formerly Makers I.G.A. Location Nashville • Ph.852-0713 HOURS: 8:30-5:30 rn. (HMUIIJ Monday M IMo?n5 day -h- Saturday SN aCtu27r6d09ay' U S Floor Systems tnc Q,jy, IM?5 h C 609 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville; Wednesday ^November 9, 1977 -- Page 3 New Botanical Wing at the Kalamazoo Nature Center opens A major addition to the Kalamazoo Nature Center’s interpretive building opens to the public on weekends beginning November 12. Known as “The Growing Place”, the ne«v botanical wing provides space for plant-related exhibits, demon­ strations, and activities. Unlike traditional con­ servatories, The Growing Place will be an activity room where everyone from children to adults can enjoy exploring the fascinating world of plants. Visitors can expect to learn about the origin and importance of common and uncommon house plants, how to propagate them at home, biological methods of pest control, growing wildflowers from seed and many other practical and interesting plantrelated topics. The new botanical wing has been specially designed to con­ serve energy. A partial sod roof and walls partly below ground level will help keep the structure warm in winter and cool in summer. Eventually most of the heating load will be borne by• solar collectors' to J>e built nearby. General weekend admission fees admit visitors to The Growing Place as well as the center’s other public facilities from 9-5 on Saturday and 1-5 Sunday. The Nature Center is located on N. Westnedge, just south of D Avenue. Maple Valley National Honor Society Active Members and Officers ort^erj। Raymond Viele, president; Teresa Kent, vice-president; Debbie Sutfin, secretary; Tom Gurd, treasurer, Kirby Wilmore, historian; Becky Fox, sargent-at-arms; Beth Anne Beebe, Mary Bolinger, Diane Brown, Karen Christensen Julie DeCamp, Denise Fossett, Kelly Jo Foote, Bart Frith, Terty Frith, Kathy Garvey, Mike Hamilton, Gretchen Hartenburg JudiJanousek, Cheryl Keech, Kevin Kilpatrick, Debby Laurie, Steve MacKenzie, Cinda Murphy, Lisa Musser Scott Ommen Debbie Secord, Dione Shaw, Harold Smith, Kendall Viele, Shelly Wolff, and Jeff Zemke. The faculty advisor is Sharlot (Maple Valley News Photo) OUrS' Vermontville historical society meeting— “Iconography for the Collec­ tor”, a slide presentation featuring beautiful imagery from religious icons to contemporary pop-art, will be presented by Geneva K. Wiskemann for members and friends of the Vermontville Historical Society, Thursday, November 10, 7 p.m., in the Griswold Room of the Congregational Church in Ver­ montville. Potluck--then program. Mrs. Wiskemann is chair­ person of the newly formed Clinton County Historical Commission, and an active participant in many area historical groups. This presentation will include new slides and commentary from those given to other groups. Newly inducted Members of the Maple Valley National Honor Society Inducted into the Maple Valley National Honor Society Tuesday, Nov. 1, were (in alphabetical order) Carla Aspinall, Kelly Christopher, Kathy Dixons, Marcia Elliston, Hal Fergeson, Sharon Fox, Susan Fox, Christine Hamilton, Kris Hammond, Kathy Kirby, Kelli Knoll, Cathy Kraai, Janise Lightner, Cheryl McClure, David McGinley, Debbie McGinley, Jeff Mead, Brenda Musser, Jim Myers, Laurie Perkins, Joni Scramlin, Chris Shaw, Troy Sixberry, Cathy Trumble, Joyce Warner, and Kim Wetzel. (Maple Valley News photo) Edelbrock Hooker Hays Lakewood Accel Crane Mr. Gasket Hurst Action Ads 0> o o Rent-A-Tool CARD OF THANKS Many thinks to our friends and neighbors for the kindness, cards, and flowery and also the ones that called on me while I was in the hospital. God bless you all. Bryan Van Auken LOST: 22 automatic rifle on Mason Road or Kalamo High­ way. Finder, please call 852-9604, Nashville. $25 reward. FOR SALE: Surface unit, 4burner, built-in oven, stainless steel. Both for $75. Johnson’s Furniture, 112 N. Main, Nash­ ville. 852-9594. Phone 945-9554 For action Want-Ads! V) • Steering Wheel Puller • Harmonic Balancer Puller • Clutch Aligning Tool 11 EHTAL 'If f <» <» ’ ’ TOOL TOOL RENTAL RENTAL z■ '< OOLREHTAL jOuaHty fcaffcbyiMSBSLiJU* - ? 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November dates to remem­ ber: November 9: Sarah Coventry party at the Methodist Church. November 10: Historical Society at 7 p.m. at Griswold Room. Correction: Thursday instead of Tuesday -my mistake last week. November 15: Senior Citizens at the Griswold Room for a noon potluck. A musical program and possibly some Bingo, so bring some prizes. November 18: Methodist Bazaar and Bake Sale at John­ ny’s. November 23: Community Thanksgiving Service at 6:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church. Mrs. Murial Thompson on Allegan Road is hl at the home of her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Throop in Lansing. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Scott have their beautiful new mobile home installed on West First Street. The new owners on West Main are Richard and Barbara Shaw and one-year-old son from Grand Ledge. Miss Martha Zemke and Mrs. Ava Kroger attended a M.A.R.S.P. luncheon at Olivet College Tuesday. Friends of Mrs. Veva Kroger are so sorry to hear of her misfortune Wednesday night when she fell after her housekeeper left for home. She had broken her hip and was unable to get up so lay there all night until Mrs. Buckley came Thursday morning. She is in Room 316 at Ingham Medical Hospital in Lansing and at last report is doing as well as can be expected. to the editor... _______________________________________ — To the Editor... I have recently attended a Maple Valley varsity football game and was very disturbed by the crowd. Not only this week, but previous weeks also. Not only was the visitors crowd larger than ours but they had more enthusiasm and backing for their team. Maple Valley, on the other hand, did not have half as much enthusiasm as they should have, considering the importance of the game. As soon as Maple Valley got behind, it seemed like the crowd gave up hope. I was particularly disgusted with the bigmouths in the stands. These people, using megaphones in fact, ridiculed the referees with no reason and got the team down even more. I. even noticed someone with very high status making a fool of himself. Some examples these people are set­ ting for the younger generations! I also was enraged with hearing the hopes of the M.V. crowd for players on the other team to be injured-one player in particular, mainly because he played a big roll in the defeat of Maple Valley. I am sure they would not act this way if it were their son. It is no longer the Portland or Saranac crowds that are mouthy, but Maple Valley, and I am ashamed to tell people I am from this community! I am not speaking of the majority of M.V. fans, just a small portion of the crowd. from a Disappointed Fan Hastings Business & Professional women’s Club meeting The Hastings Business & Professional Women’s Club is having a meeting on... CHILD ABUSE Nov. 8 at 8:00 p.m. At the Moose Lodge The meeting is open to the public. A 3-member panel will speak on the issues of child abuse. There will be a question and answer period afterward. Guests on the panel will include: Robert Nida, Juvenile Officer; and Charlene Michael from Protective Services. Please attend this meeting on a very important subject. It DOES concern you! (11-8) Weight Watchers provide thanksgiving recipe The Thanksgiving stuffing needn't be, thanks to Weight Watchers International. A special recipe for apple-cornbread stuffing for the traditional roast turkey will go a long way in eliminating the after Thanksgiving traditional stuffed tummy. To prove that good nutrition, weight control, and a fun celebration for the whole family do go together, Weight Watchers also suggests a savory spinach soup to start with; peas and turnips along side the turkey, and a crisp tossed salad with creamy dill dressing. Let’s not forget the steaming gravy that no Thanksgiving turkey can do without. Then a tantalizing Peach Cobbler for the perfect ending. These recipes developed for members of Weight Watchers can be enjoyed by everyone. You can obtain a copy by writing to Weight Watchers, Suite C-220 Westmain Mall, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009. phone 945-9554 for ActionAds Country Livin’at its Best Located 3 miles North of Nashville. Brand new listing. Restored old farm house, large 17'x39' addition just completed with a beautiful flagstone fire­ place. 3-4 bedrooms, large dining room and kitchen. Exterior has new siding, , large tool shed, 30'x50' barn, inground 20'x40' pool, all this with 40 acres of beautiful farm with woods, creek, and 30 tillable acres. For more information call collect in Lansing... Dave Kares at: 646-0006 — or — Van-Ko Realty at: 321-7500 Kalamazoo Hilton inn to host Michigan Miss Teenager pageant Young ladies of the state of Michigan applications are being accepted for the Miss Michigan Teenager Pageant to be held at ^the Kalamazoo Hilton Inn, Kalamazoo, on July 7th, 8th, and 9th, 1978. The Michigan pageant is the official state preliminary to the Miss United Teenager Pageant to be held in Washington, D. C., December 1978. �The Mople Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday November 9. 1977 .. Page 5 Country Chapel United Methodist Church to hold their annual bazaar November 12 in Dowling The United Methodist Women of the Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling are busy at work getting ready for their annual Bazaar, Bake Sale, and Around The World Food Festival. The date of this event will be November 12 at the Country Chapel Church, 500 ft East of M-37, on the Dowling Road at Dowling. The Bazaar and Bake Sale will be held from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The food festival will begin at 5 p.m. til 7:30 p.m. The Food Festival will feature 6 countries with main dish and display of plants ant things will appropriate bread for each. be available. Also a very nice There will be a salad and pie bar assortment of Christmas to choose from. Feature coun­ decorations for your home. tries will be Sweden, Mexico, Please plan to mark November 12 Germany, China, Italy and the on your calendar and join us at good old U.S.A. Come and enjoy Country Chapel for this afternoon a tasting feast. and evening of family fun. The Bazaar and Bake Sale will The United Methodist Women be a fantastic display of hand­ also remind you of their Bazaar made goodies. There will be and Bake Sale at the Hastings articles for young and old alike. City Bank on December 2. Also Handknits and crochet, plan to attend the annual Coqkie *macrame and quilting will be Breakfast at the Church on shown. Country painted articles december 7 to ring in the Advent along with ceramic and many season at 9:15 a.m. PLEASE decorator items. A special JOIN US! Two more make honor roll Two students were inad­ vertently omitted from the Maple Valley High School Honor Roll list published in last week’s issue of the Maple Valley News. The students were Penny Cheeseman, 9th grade; and LaVern Sargent, 10th grade. Mr. & Mrs. Alton Barnes celebrate 50th Anniversary There will be an open house at the home of Alton and Anna Barnes, on Brick Hwy., Vermontville, to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, November 19th from 2 to 5. The open house will be hosted by Charlene Barnes and daughters. No gifts please. (Photo Supplied) Action Ads ’■trttjii ■l up itmtolttfeilioleto^ *^WSMtoWrn •♦rwi>yfldfKsifijlt(iii » to total Itaitth RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. (tfn) WANTED: German military items. Fair cash prices paid. 795­ 3282 Middleville. CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank our many friends, relatives, neigh­ bors, employees of Oldsmobile & Owens, Illinois for the many acts of kindness at the time of our fire and since. We would also like to thank the Nashville Fire Department for responding so quickly. 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MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. on Sale! Save FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 % VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (517) 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan CARPENTER ANO MASONRY WORK WANTED. Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT PH. 726-0324 Vermontville, Michigan BIRGE Great Backgrounds for Living ADFM> Monday thru Friday 8:30 to 5:30 Saturday 8:30 to 3 p.m. JOHNSON'S FURNITURE STORE Store Homs: 8 30 aa.m. F.mrid. ato tyo 85:30 5::3300 ap.m. p..mm.. tMon. Mo o8n:.0 to t0o pSat. S.a mt.. Friday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PHONE: 152-9594 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday November 9, 1977 - Page 6 Maple Valley schools announces new policy for free or reduced meals for school year— The Maple Valley Schools announced its policy for Free Meals and Free Milk or *Reduced Price Meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals and milk served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Special Milk Program, and U.S.D.A. Donated Foods Programs. Local school officials have adopted the following family size and income criteria for deter­ mining eligibility. The prices have been broken down in Total Family Size in both Scale for Free Meals and Free Milk and Scale for Reduced-Price Meals. Total family size of one-$3,930$6,120; total family size of two15, 160-$8,050; total family size of three-$6,390-$9,970; total family size of four-$7,610-111,880; total family size of five--$8,740$13,630; total family size of six$9,860-$15,380; total family size of seven-$10,890-$16,980; total family size of eight-$ll,910$18,580; total family size of nine$12,840-$20,030; total family size of ten-$13,760-$21,470; total family size of ll-$14,680-$22,890; total family size of 12-$15,590$24,310. Each additional family member-$910-$l,420. Children from families whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for (free meals and milk, or reduced-price meals). In addition, families not meeting these criteria but with other unusual expenses due to unusually high medical expenses, shelter costs in excess of 30 percent of income, special education expenses due to mental or physical condition of a child, and disaster or casualty losses are urged to apply. Application forms are being sent to all homes in a letter to parents. Additional copies are available at the principal’s office in each school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. To discourage the possibility of misrepresentation, the ap­ plication forms contain a statement above the space of signature certifying that all in­ formation furnished in the ap­ plication is true and correct. An additional statement is added to warn that the application is being made in connection with the receipt of Federal funds, that school officials may, for cause verify the information in the application, and that deliberate misrepresentation of information may subject the applicant to prosecution under applicable State and criminal statutes. In certain cases, foster children are also eligible for these benefits. If a family has foster children living with them and wishes to apply for such meals and milk for them, it should contact the school. Children of unemployed parents may qualify for free or reduced-price meals and-or free milk if total family income in­ clude welfare payments, unemployment compensation and sub-pay benefits fall within the prescribed family income guidelines. In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, creed, color, or national origin. Under the provisions of the policy the building principal will review applications and deter­ mine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the official, he or she may make a request either orally or in writing to: Carroll Wolff, Superin­ tendent, Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Highway, Ver­ montville, Mich. 49096; Phone 852-9699, for a hearing to appeal the decision, The policy contains an outline of the hearing procedure. Each school and the office of the Superintendent of Schools has a copy of the complete policy which may be reviewed by an interested party. Area sports news M.V. Cross Country team ends season with 3 all-league runners The Maple Valley Cross Country Team ended its 1977 season by finishing fourth in the TCAA league meet held last Tuesday on the Lions’ home course. Doug Halsey finished a strong third in the league to earn allleague honors for the second straight year. Dave Munn finished eighth in his fastest home meet ever. Mike Beachnau was tenth, rounding out the Maple Valley all-league runners. Dave McGinely finished 33rd, John Matson 38th, and Gary Gabrick was 44th. Cycle Cornish ran a strong race for the junior varsity race. The Cross Country Team would like to thank Mr. Lenz, Mrs. Lenz, Mrs. Watson, Mr. Gibons and Mrs. Taylor for their volunteer help in scoring the meet. And thanks to Mrs. Halsey and Mrs. Beardske for their help refreshments. withithrefreshments. The team extends a special thanks to Mr. Hecker for the use of the cross country course.. Dave Munn is the runner of the week. Reid-Malcuit united in Vermontville Gordon Reid and Vickie Malcuit exchanged wedding vows October 15 at the First Congregational Church of Vermontville with Rev. David Flemming officiating. Bev Purchas of Nashville served as her close friend's maid of honor and Jim Cutcher, also of Nashville, performed the same service as best man. Honored guest at the ceremony was Marcie Malcuit with her nanny for the day, Karen McCrimmon. Following the ceremony a luncheon and dance was held at the V.F.W. Hall in Nashville. The newlyweds now reside at 319 Sherman St., Nashville. (Photo Supplied) Junior Varsity finishes with exciting win Last Thursday night marked the final game of the season for the Maple Valley Junior Varsity.. The final score was Maple Valley ■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•a 48 and Potterville 12. Jeff Mead finished a super year by tossing NASHVILLE VFW & AUXILIARY three touchdown passes, an 11yard pass to Pat Kerjes, a 32yard pass to Jeff Hoen, and a beautiful 45-yard pass to Vem Sargent. Not only was the passing superb, but three touchdown runs were scored by Vem Sargent, 61 yards; Doug Cook, 40 yards; and Music by "Star Gaze” the final touchdown was a 78-yard • * Members A Guests • Food in the Kitchen • run run by by Dan Dan Montague. Montague. Donkey Basketball will be held Leading the tackle chart for New Year’ Reservations...Available Now. this Thursday, November 10, at Maple Valley was Doug Cook 7:30 p.m. in the high school gym. with 15, Al Gardner and Dennis s Per Person Per Couple ■ Tickets can be purchased in Yost 13 each, Tony Joostberns 11, Members Only - Until December 15 Samdevmanbceer forromfroamnyMVra. rRsiteyesCe luobr em ers ny- n ecemer member or from Mr. Reese or Mr. Watson. Don’t miss the fun, come Thursday night. Tickets in advance: students $1.25, adults $1.50. Tickets at the door: students Once again November is $1.50, adults $1.75. playing a very important role this year. The monthof November is Michigan Energy Month, a topic which seems to involve almost everyone. According to the dictionary Last week Nashville had an energy is: “strength of ex­ election for the troop officers. pression, potential forces; Doug Hull was elected scribe, inherent power; capacity for Ross Meehan was elected ass. vigorous action, and the capacity patrol leader, Leonard Eaton was for doing work and overcoming AND elected senior patrol leader, resistance”. Emmett Swan was elected The concern for energy is quarter master, Ron Hull was growing everyday, therefore, the elected bugler and reporter. Ron slogan selected to represent the Hill was awarded Tenderfoot and second annual energy month is, Camping Skill award. Doug Hull “Energy...Handle with Care”. was awarded Athletics Merit Mr. Jerry Reese, science Badge. teacher at Maple Valley, took a ...for an appointment with number of students with him to Nancy, Laurie or Barb an energy convention held at the Lansing Civic Center on October FOR SALE: Brand new 42” 26. Many people, along with us, range hood $50. Johnson’s Fur­ took the opportunity to hear the niture, 112 N. Main, Nashville. many speakers, watch movie 157 S. Main, VERMONTVILLE - Ph. 726-0330 852-9594. films and gather information. 8260 DANCE r Sat., Nov. 12 9:30-1:30 AM? Donkey Basketball this Thursday! : : s ’12 ® *25®° Teenagers learn about energy situation in Michigan — afaaet fa... We now have a new supply of... News from Nashville scout troop 177 • Curling Irons • Wonderwind Traveler 1000 Blow Dryers Call 726-0330 ACTION-ADS Nancy’s Beauty Shop with Andy Powell and Don Fox having 10 tackles each. “We finished the year on both a happy and sad note,” says Coach Mel Ruohoneu, “happy because we had such an exciting team, and sad because the season seemed so short. We started with 42 boys and finished with 39. There’s something missing when the practice and games are over. The coaching staff at Maple Valley is very pleased with the growth of our football program and we hope that parents with sons will encourage them to join in on our future teams. Thanks again for the strong support showed by the fans this year.” Most of the participants were from a local area, but some also came from the Upper Peninsula as far as Iron Mountain. Our first speaker of the day was Governor William G. Milliken. He seemed to be very interested and concerned about one of the world’s major problems, that’s why he set up a committee to designate November as the second annual Energy Month. Milliken spoke of many dif­ ferent and important viewpoints. Some of his basic points were: • Don’t have a negative at­ titude. He pointed out that in all the past years people have had a negative attitude, and if we want to make accomplishments to better our problem, we have to have confidence that we can. • The concerned youth play an important role. The teenagers are tomorrow’s generation. They Continued on page 9— �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday November 9, 1977 - Page 7 Santa’s Here Early WITH HIS BIG Christmas 3 Club Accounts SJw' for moms, dads, kids, grandparents and oven Santa’s Helpers ... tyWis 88 *■ MllkM ® ItarikpiHi 1W !*apBSMl'Sipi Ita ■» nsiaiiiatSjt alriritai ksK i '■ MS»ar. Vtfctiri rii < hji ri tati c kpfeririBM li riMtiarM^ riri«^W|rti jrteW* that’s righty EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN Is bringing Santa here ft? early so you may take advantage of the PreChrlstmas Savings and Selections ip' for ’78 &£ £■ Eaton Federal START YOUR ’78 CHRISTMAS CLUB ACCOUNT NOW! and Loan Association First Deposits Begin Nov. 1.1977 HERE’S NOW OUR INTEREST PATINS CHRISTMAS CLUB WORKS wHKii earn ■ a whxs pen mbit a a gm •im« m ktoi 3 Convenient Locations to Serve You: •ae HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICH. - PHONE 543-3880 >1M *J£*E<’ NASHVILLE. MICH. - PHONE 852-1830 — EATON RAPIDS. MICH. - PHONE 663-1551 9$ ................. MriM MriM _ MTUEST CMPtMKI NMTUU- �Th* Maple Volley New*. Nashville, Wednesday November 9. 1977 - Page 8 Girl Scout news— Is there a Girl Scout at your house? There could be you know. It’s just a matter of contacting a leader to get the information. The Vermontville scouts have been meeting for about a month now with six troops established. There are three Brownie troops, one for each first, second, and third graders. Also a Junior troop for girls in fourth, fifth, and sixth. A Cadette troop for girls in the seventh, eighth, and ninth, and a Senior troop for the tenth, eleventh and twelfth graders. Heading up the scouts and leaders is Joyce Rathburn ser­ ving as the Service Unit Director for Vermontville again. Senior troop 108 is headed by Janice Baker and Yulanda McClure. Cadette troop 205’s leader is Juanita Mateer and Senior scout Cheryl McClure. Junior troop 313, having the most girls, is lead by Debbie Stevens, Nancy Wright and Emma Trowbridge. Brownie troop 353 is lead by Donna Wyskowski and Nancy Wyskowski. Brownie troop 153’s leaders are Paulette Strong and Cathy Nichols and the first graders troop 244 is headed by Linda Maxson and Judy Gardner. The troops have already registered but later registrations may be sent in any time. This is a cost of $2. Besides that fee, each troop sets its own troop dues to operate. A brand new handbook for Brownies and Juniors combined, along with a new Junior Badge record book is being used this year. The world of scouting has a new theme, using “Five Worlds to Explore’’, these being: The World of Well-Being, The World of People, The World of Today and Tomorrow, The World of the Arts, and The World of the Out-of­ Doors. Another change is that a new patch program for Brownies has been introduced. The troops have been very busy these past weeks already. Two Brownie troops have taken a tour of the Country Mill Cider Torrid Air Heat Saver Guaranteed to give more heat for less fuel Captures up to 40% of the heat normally lost up chimney We also have... ~ A Complete line of Chimney Supplies • Bricks....................... 15 ‘ • Chimney Blocks *1” • Flues........................................»3« Randall LUMBER COMPANY 219 S. State St., Nashvilie I Community Events 1 A weekly report from— operation, Brownie Troop 153 took a tour through the Eaton County Jail facility. Junior Troop 313 had a hayride and cook-out in the rain, no less, and Cadette Troop 205 held a Co-ed Halloween Party. Things happen in Girl Scouts!! You can be in on it all, too, by joining today! Ernest Nash State Representative Maple Valley school lunch Monday, Nov. 7,1977 Roast beef gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, applesauce, bread and butter, cookie, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 8,1977 Hot dogs, french fries, baked beans, pears, milk. Wednesday, Nov. 9,1977 Goulash, peas, peaches, peanut butter sandwich, milk Thursday, Nov. 10,1977 Pizza buns, corn applesauce, pickles, milk. Friday, Nov. 11,1977 Grilled cheese sandwich, baked beans, fruit cocktail, graham cracker cookie, milk.' Action Ads CONKLINS CIDER MILL now open. Custom pressing Mon. thru Sat. Fresh cider for sale. 5100 West Gresham Highway. 517-726­ 0127 FOR SALE: 19’’ Quasar colored TV set, used, $100. About 5 years old. Johnson’s Furniture, 112 N. Main, Nashville. 852-9594. POTATOES NO. 1, 50-lb. bag $3.35; 20-lb. bag $1.40. Onions, 50 lb. sweet $6.75, 50 lb. regular $4.50. At Farmers Gas and Oil Station, Nashville. (tfn) MAPLE VALLEY CLASS RINGS for sale at Nashville Flower & Jewelry Shop, Main St., Nash­ ville, Mich. 517-852-9797. (11-8) AGENTA&H One commissioned sales position open for agent with in­ depth experience in A & H Sales. Must be full time only. Calls on a lead basis for conservation and special service representation. Late model car necessary. Must have been licensed in Michigan for A & H within past five years. Substantial five-figure income for agent selected. Phone 313-665­ 3362, reverse charges for in­ terview. All notices should be delivered to Carl's by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Nov. 7 to Nov. 14,1977 VOTE TUESDAY - Remember to vote this Tuesday in your local or city election. Off-year elections nearly always have a low voter turnout, yet they determine the makeup of the level of govern­ ment that’s closest to you. Voting is a privilege and duty. SCHOOL SPEEDS - Now in the House is SB 915, which would set a 25-mph speed limit in school zones at least 30 minute before and 30 minutes after regularlyscheduled school sessions. Also, streets next to city-owned parks may1 have a 15-mph limit. HOME HOUNDING - The House has approved HB 5418, which would give homeowners the right to ask that they not be solicited to sell by real estate brokers. Brokers who disregard such requests could be fined up to $500. TAX CONFERENCE Both houses have approved different versions of SB 734, which revises the Single Business Tax. The House emphasized tax relief to small and low-profit businesses via increased labor cost and income exemptions, while the Senate prefers a heavier tax on corporate profits and a lower rate on small firms. A conference committee is seeking a compromise. EAVESDROPPING BILL - the House last week initially defeated HB 4372, which would prohibit recording telephone calls unless all parties gave permission. Under the bill it was argured a victim would need permission of an extortionist before a recording of the call could be made. TRANSIT PACKAGE? After nearly a year of negotiations, a comprehensive , transportation plan boosting support for road and mass transit systems now appears to have little chance of passage. In the meantime, the Governor has signed a stopgap appropriations bill for the High­ way Department, and has again urged approval of some form of total transportation package. TAX EXEMPTION - Now in the Senate is HB 5284, which would exempt from Michigan sales tax therapeutic devices which are prescribed by a licensed physician and which are sold to a person 60 years of age or over; this includes things like neck braces, and walkers. VANITY VANS - The House has approved HB 5024, which would allow the state to issue per­ sonalized license plates for non­ commercial vans. These plates would cost $25 more than normal plates (the same as for passenger cars); this money would go for highway litter pickup. HUNTING LAW - It has come to my attention that both farmers and sportsmen are misun­ derstanding P.A. 323-76, which allows people to hunt or fish on farm land with written per­ mission from the landowner. If you’d like a detailed explanation, please write to my Lansing of­ fice. MEMBER Association - Founded 1885 Mapie Valley News FOR SALE: 30-inch electric range, good shape, $75. Johnson’s Furniture, 112 N. Main; Nash­ ville. 852-9594. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health Call MENZO HOWE; Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. Auto Service CENTER FLEA MARKET: November 11, 1-5 p.m., Nashville, Masonic Temple. Refreshments available. Sr. Citizens-Nashville Site, Sponsors. (11-10) QUALITY WORKMANSHIP HELP WANTED: The Cloverleaf 4-H Club of Nashville is in dire need of men or women interested in working with 4-H youth. If you can spare one evening a week for 6 to 8 weeks, we need you. Senior Citizens welcome. If interested contact Loretta Pixley at 852-9863 or Sharon Brumm 852-0713 BODY & BUMP SERVICE by Trained Mechanics TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BRAKES - GASOLINE TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS spanran stones MAJOR OVERHAULS ELECTRICAL WORK Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.nri. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a. M©bil use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard " (VISA) Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday November 9. 1977 - Page 9 Genealogical seninar in Hastings— The Hastings Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints in cooperation with the Adult Education Program of the Hastings Area School District, will be presenting a genealogical seminar, to be held at the Hastings High School, Thursday, November 10, from 7 to 10 in the evening. The public is invited to attend, and no ad­ mission will be charged. The seminar under the direction of David Bridges is designed to help interested persons establish their “roots", or a research of their ancestors, and to explain new methods and techniques currently available to the genealogy hobbyist. Two courses will be offered, a basic or introductory class showing “how to get started", and home sources available which will be taught by Hal Jamison, a genealogical instructor from the Kalamazoo area. And an advanced course teaching methods of individual and family record keeping, and aids, libraries and assistance readily available. Instructing will be Harriet McA-nally, a Grand Rapids resident, who has been teaching genealogy for four years, and who is a member of several genealogical societies in western Michigan. Searching for records of their kindred dead is much more than a hobby for the 3.8 million Mormons throughout the world. They operate the world’s largest genealogical library and are engaged in the most aggressive genealogical microfilming operation ever known. Under the direction of the Church Genealogical Society, members search out these important records and send them to Salt Lake City where they are microfilmed and preserved, and kept available for personal research. After the members of the Church have compiled the needed genealogical information on an ancestor, they can have the data checked and cleared by the Church and then perform the important ordances for that relative. This way they are able to complete the necessary or­ dinance work for their ancestors that were unable to do the work CYCLONE Fan-cooled family machine kicks up a storm on cross-country Stability, handling, en­ durance ... Cyclone has it all for ’78. Front-mounted 340 or 440 cc reed-valve engine for easy handling. Wide 32-inch ski stance for stability. You also get: CD ignition for fast starts...disc brake... slide-rail suspension... and more. Nothing runs like a Deere' GaW Sales Ph. 616-374-8835 LAKE ODESSA Hours: Mon. ■ Fri. 7:30 - 5:30 Sat. 7:30 4:00 while they were on the earth. The members believe that family ties established in this life do not simply last “until death do you part”, but that they will continue for “time and all eternity” when “sealed” by the proper authority. This “sealing” to unite families can also be performed vicariously for those ancestors who have passed on. In this way, not only husband and wives are joined for eternity, but parents and children, grand­ parents and grandchildren, and so forth for as long as the family line continues. In addition, the genealogical library has shelves lined with thousands of the world’s printed family genealogies, past and current genealogical periodicals, and published histories of towns, counties, states and countries. Nearly all the research materials which are available at Church Headquarters in Salt Lake City are available in over 200 “branch” libraries in the United States, Canada and Mexico. These libraries, which are increasing at the rate of 25 per year, have a carefully selected 80-volume reference shelf, complete card catalog of the materials available in the central library in Salt Lake City, and microfilm readers ready for use by those who request that microfilm rolls be sent to the library from Salt Lake City. These libraries are also open to the public. Eaton County Farm and Home Calendar . November 7-9: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Second Annual Home Hor­ ticulture Conference, Michigan State University. November 10,11: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Michigan State University Tax School, Long’s Conference Center, 6810 S. Cedar at 1-96. Friday, Nov. 11: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Home and Family Living sponsored Christmas Bazaar, at Eaton Federal Savings & Loan, Charlotte. Friday, Nov. 11: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pesticide Examination, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Cont. from page 6 col. 5 have to get involved and learn all they can to help them face “their problem of tomorrow”. Milliken reviewed a few things that had happened in the past. For example:. • The 1973 embargo where oil imports were cut off. Michigan felt the embargo the worst because of the automobile unemployment. We had the highest rate ever of people being unemployed. Ohio also felt the shortage, and many schools had to close. Milliken pointed out that a shortage was predicted as far back as 1950 and 1973 seemed to be our first “real” danger. Governor Milliken also filled us in on the percent of energy that we used a few years back. Five percent of the world’s population use 30 percent of the world’s energy. The total amount of energy being used seems to be increasing day by day, the only way we can help save is to par­ ticipate in activities that allow us to cut down. • Michigan has to import 95 percent of its resources. We are dependent upon other states and nations for 90 percent of our gas and 92 percent of our oil, along with 100 percent fuel coal. • Our future alternatives are: (a) solar; (b) biothermal; (c) wind; (d) fussion; and (e) geothermal. Most of these alternatives are at the developing stage with our means of technology a'nd knowledge to accept the job to experiment. To do all we can to make things the best, we need time, money, and willingness to accept the risk. To help us conserve energy, we must: • Focus upon this energy month and do little safety tips. We have to have a positive attitude and use it wisely to help out, and try to get others to help out. Many things have changed, and many things continue to change. We have the knowledge to know we have a serious problem; let's have the knowledge to, "Handle it with care." Next week I will review another speaker and let you know how he feels as compared to you. Monday, Nov. 21: 4-H spon­ sored Cross Country Skiing ac­ tivity. Everyone welcome, in­ cluding the whole family, not limited to 4-H members, at the 4­ H Building Auditorium. Thursday, Dec. 1: 8 p.m. Vo-Ag Thursday Night Meeting “Pesticide CertificationFarmers Need It” by Warren Cook at the Vo-Ag Room, Charlotte High School. Friday, Dec. 2: 6:30 p.m. MSU Bred Ewe Sale Banquet at Pretzel Bell Restaurant, Trowbridge Rd., East Lansing. Saturday, Dec. 3: MSU Bred Ewe Sale: Show-9 a.m., Sale-12 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Telfarm Check-in Day, Extension Office, 126 N. Bost­ wick. Thursday, Dec. 8: 8 p.m. Vo-Ag Thursday Night Meeting “Cash Crop Prices Affect Farmland” by Dr. Roy Black, at the Vo-Ag Room, Charlotte High School. Friday, Dec. 9: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pesticide Examination, Charlotte Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Monday, Dec. 12: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dairy Breeding Seminar at Long’s Conference Center, Lansing. Maple Grove birthday club to meetMembers of the club are in­ vited to the home of Kay Snowden, 10621 Lawrence Road, Tuesday, Nov. 15, for their meeting. Mary Jarrard will be co-hostess, Beatrice Rogers will bring the Birthday Cake. Election of officers for the coming year and other business will follow the 12:30 dinner. (Ills) Outdoors/ by E. L. “Buck” Rogers Where’s the best trout fishing in the world? Eastern trout fishermen, not knowing any better, might nominate one of a dozen cold limestone streams which flow through their New England countryside. Western trout fishermen have a wider selection of fine streams to choose from, and any one of these, on a given day, can be an excellent producer. Europe still has some trout fishing, but the best runs are not readily available to the public. Alaska and Canada have miles of unpublicized and little-known fishing-water, and New Zealand is reputed to have a brand of fishing which might make this island a top contender. But, the men who have fished them all generally rate the streams of Argentina, flowing down from the eastern slopes of .the Andes, as the very best of all. Rainbows, brown, and brook trout were stocked in these waters almost 50 years ago and quickly established themselves in Michigan com and wheat stocks up MICHIGAN: Total stocks of old crop corn on Octobet’ 1 were more than double a year earlier, ac­ cording to the Michigan Crop Reporting Service. Wheat stocks were 31 percent larger, while rye stocks were up 29 percent from October 1, 1976. ** However, soybean stocks were, less than one-third as large as a year previous, while stocks of oats were 3 percent smaller. Old crop corn stored in all positions totaled 15.4 million bushels, 105 percent more than a year earlier. Farm stocks of 11.3 million bushels were 85 percent larger, while off-farm stocks gained 191 percent from October 1, 1976. Old crop soybean carryover as of September 1 this year was only 472,000 bushels, less than onethird the quantity on hand a year earlier. Both farm and off-farm stocks were sharply lower. Wheat stocks on and off-farm Continued on page 10 col. 3 their new habitat. Principal food source is the congrejo, or small red crab, which make trout grow fast and exceedingly large. This abundant food supply, coupled with sparse fishing pressure, created a trout fishing paradise which remains almost as good today as it was a number of years ago. Earlier this year, for instance, I trolled a wobbling lure through the dawn mist on Lake Nahuel Huapi and had a strike so savage that it almost tore the rod handle from my grasp. I played this fish slowly and carefully for the better part of a half hour, and when I finally brought it to gaff the silvery rainbow tipped the scales at 18% pounds. On this same trip I fished streams such as the Limay, Monso, and the Chimihuin, and caught dozens of nice trout with fly and spinning gear. The largest ■of these fish weighed nine pounds. This trip was almost as good as an earlier expedition on which I landed three 10-pound brook trout in one afternoon on a flyrod. Headquarters for this fishing territory is Bariloche, a beautiful little resort city located on the shore of ice blue Nahuel Huapi. Here, guides meet their clients, and transport them to their favorite fishing holes scattered throughout this scenic alpine region. These expeditions usually last a week, and cost around $500 per person, with everything furnished. Incidentally, this also includes a bottle or so of Argentine wine with each meal. Bariloche is serviced from Buenos Aires by a daily two-hour jet flight. Buenos Aires, the least Latin of all South American cities, is reached by non-stop overnight flights from Miami arid New York. A U.S. airline, Braniff International, provides the best service. One more thing. When planning a fishing trip here remember that their seasons are just exactly the opposite of ours. Here, the season is from November through March with the best action taking place early, and late in this period. GRAIN BANK With Us ' Year ACTION-ADS FOR SALE: 25” color console TV, good condition, $125. John­ son’s Furniture, 112 N. Main, Nashville. 852-9594. An Ohio oil company offers PLENTY OF MONEY plus cash bonuses, fringe benefits to mature individuals in the-Maple Valley area. Regardless of ex­ perience, write C.C. Read, Pres., American Lubricants Co., Box 696, Dayton, Ohio 45401. NEED A GIFT IDEA? Let us show you the perfect gift for so many occasions. Personalized writing stationery. We have a wide selection of designs that can be imprinted with name and address for a truly, special gift. We also have personalized playing cards, napkins, coasters and matches. Stop in and look them over at’The Reminder, 112 E. Court St.. Hastings. We Want to Help You • Save Time 9 Save Labor 9 Save Worry • Deposit your grain with us now. Then give us a call when you need feed for your dairy cows, hogs, cattle or poultry. We'll mix you a complete, researchproved ration based on the formula you select from Purina's Check-R-Mix Manual. • Depend on us to accurately handle grinding, mixing and delivery to your bulk bins, self-feeders and feed room. And depend on Purina supplements and con con-­ centrates to help your livestock and poultry produce at their best. See Purina's Check-R-Mix Formula Manual •Buying & Storage Services Available FARMER'S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings - Ph. 945-9926 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday November 9. 1977 - Page 10 Senior citizens on tour to visit the Amana colonies in the Iowa River Valley Your reporter was one of the Tri-County Senior Citizens on a three-day trip to the Amana Colonies last week with Greta Firster as tour director. The seven villages of the Amana Colonies are located among 25,000 acres of rich farmland in the Iowa River Valley. In 1854 a group of God-fearing people of West German, Swiss and Alsatian ancestry left New York (their first settlement) and founded their first village in Iowa which they named Amana, meaning “Remain Faithful”. Then later West, South, High, East and Middle were built and the village of Homestead was bought outright to acquire a railroad terminal. Farming is big business in Amana and quite diversified. You will see no farm houses-those who farm live in the villages. Here almost everything is “homemade”, foods,' furniture, woolens and wines. Each member contributed some particular skill, handed down from father to son in true Old World tradition. The excellence of the Amanian products attracted the attention of the outside world and many hand-crafted articles are now sent throughout the U.S. Major appliances such as food freezers, air conditioners and microwave ovens are manufactured here. Many of the older homes are still covered with trellises for the grapevines to supply the many wineries to be found in the area. The first settlers claim no relation to the Amish but prefer to be called Amanians, lived and practiced communal living. Each village had one kitchen or “Heim” where food was Prepared license plate tabs being sent to Michigan motoristsPrepared license plate tab applications have been mailed to Michigan motorists and for the first time, those owning more than one vehicle are receiving their forms in a single envelope, according to Automobile Club of Michigan. The issuance of tabs instead of new plates and the single­ envelope mailing for more than one application form will save the state approximately $3.35 million. Starting Nov. 15, motorists will be able to buy 1978 tabs at Department of State and 51 Auto Club offices across Michigan. One tab will be issued for each vehicle and it should be placed on top of last year’s tab in the upper right corner of the rear plate. Cost of the tab is printed on the prepared form. Vehicle owners who purchase tabs in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties and residents of those- three counties who order tabs by mail are paying $2.50 more than other Michiganians. The added revenue will be used to build and upgrade mass transportation in those counties. Approximately one million tab orders are expected to be filled by mail this year, compared to some 860,000 last year. Deadline for tabs being ordered by mail is Feb. 1 for commercial vehicles and trailers and March 1 for passenger pg cars and motorcycles. The deadline for having 1978 tabs on commercial vehicles is March 1 while it is April 1 for passenger cars. * Vehicle owners are advised to check the prepared license plate tab application closely for errors, fill in missing information and sign the certification. Mail the completed application back to the Department of State, which will begin filling orders after Nov. 15. To obtain a tab at Department of State or Auto Club offices, motorists must bring in either the prepared renewal form, the 1977 registration or the certificate of vehicle title plus proof of public liability and property damage insurance. Auto Club points out that motorists using their vehicle title for proof must know their license plate number. Continued from page 9 on October 1 were 33.8 million bushels, 31 percent more than a year ago. Farm holdings of 9.7 million bushels were only 7 percent higher, but off-farm stocks were 44 percent larger. Oat stocks on October 1 totaled 15.6 million bushels, only 3 percent smaller than a year earlier. Farm supplies of 12.2 million bushels were down 11 percent, but off-farm stocks of 3.3 million bushels were up 44 percent from last fall. prepared and served to all. Especially interesting was the old wood-fired hearth oven bakery still used and featuring l*arge amounts of bread and coffee cake sold throughout the area. The many restaurants are known far and wide for their excellent meals served family style. The Amana Coldnies are a National Historic Landmark and a pleasant place to visit the year around. A big attraction in July and August is the Lily Lake when the famed Lotus Lily is in full bloom. In October many come to join in the gay festivities of the annual “Oktoberfest”. Much of the farm land we saw seemed to have an excessive amount of rain and corn could not be picked. Obituaries Leigh Colbridge NASHVILLE - Mrs. Leigh Colbridge, 87, of 6054 Marshall Rd., died Nov. 1,1977 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Colbridge was born April 27,1890 in Bad Axe, Michigan and was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Palmer) Harrison. Colbridge was the Mrs.. bookkeeper at the Bad Axe Seed and Grain Elevator. She was a life member of the Maple City Chapter O.E.S. No. 218 at Charlotte. Mrs. Colbridge is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Willard (Bessie) Myers of Nashville; two three greatgrandsons, and one granddaughters;; brother, Herbert Harrison of Dallas, Texas. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4,1977, at the Vogt Funeral Home, Nash­ ville with Rev. Z. William Colson officiating. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Wayne Throwbridge VERMONTVILLE-Mr. Wayne Trowbridge, 65, died Monday, Oct. 31, 1977, at Merritt Island, Florida. He was a lifetime resident of Eaton County, he was employed by Oldsmobile for 37 years retiring in 1970. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club, also a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 232 of Vermontville. He was a member of A weekly report from: Senator 292^94 Odds and ends from the Senate... We came back this fall supposedly to pass a major transportation package, with in-' creased funding for mass transit, outstate railroads, and county roads--plus a gas tax for consumers. In other words, the old “something for everyone” route. But, there was so much money involved, the major interests could not decide how to divide it and the whole thing fell aphrt. So, we stay in session, not wanting to honestly admit failure and go home. And, we work on some minor issues that have been hanging around, but escaping attention. We passed a bill that has been around for a long time thateliminates Michigan’s prohibition on family planning information being included in education programs. While we in the Legislature may think this is some kind of a bold step forward, it has been obvious for some time that the general population has long since passed the time when it considered this a controversial issue. We follow, not lead. And, the Sunfield Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife, Irene, a son Lewis of Vermontville, one sister, Mrs. Nellie Benedict also of Vermontville; '• and two grandchildren, Michelle and Michael. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home in Sunfield. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Notices, Thank You's, etc. generally at some distance. A couple of my own bills are moving. One puts state limits on vehicle noise. There are already federal limits on newly manufactured vehicles, but the main problems are older vehicles and lack of enforcement. With the network of highways through the 30th Senatorial District, this is an important issue to many. About 5 percent of the trucks on the roads are serious abusers. People laugh and make Indian noises when my bill to allow counties to engage in rainmaking comes up. However, a program has been in operation in central Michigan for over 5 years and appears to have significantly benefited agriculture. Evidence here and from other states indicates modern scientific techniques can increase rainfall moderately during dry summer months. Fears of adverse effects so far appear unfounded, but we are working on a program to study and monitor any possible damages. If you want a little en­ tertainment, catch one of the hearings Senator Joe Mack is having on my National Resource Planning bill. This is the current land use bill supported by the Farm Bureau, Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC), the League of Women Voters, the UAW and others. Strong op­ position comes from an array of conservative organizations who are suspicious of the democratic process. Joe and I are constant enemies in the Senate, seldom on the same side, and we make little effort toward the usual political niceties. Our distaste for each other’s philosophy and methods shows. We get a little mad and, while you might not learn a lot, some say it’s fun to watch. Were D PTI 1 having a ... i t CHOW SALE Puppy Chow...... *5 75 Reg. 6.95 — 25 lb. Beef Flavor. Field ’nFarm... 775 Regular 8.50 — 50-lb. Bag Meow Mix......... vRegular 3.35 — 7-lb. Bag. $295 --------- — WHILE SUPPLY LAST Also a complete line of Dog and Cat Chows at Regular LOW PRICES! FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings - Ph. 945-9926 �Every bride dreams of the perfect wedding . a day that she will hold dear all through their lives together. We invite you to stop in and start with the finest in . . 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The primary concerns of the association were to have a group which could interest others to buy an existing business or start a new business in Nashville, to assist business owners who need help in management, to assist a business owner who wants to sell his business, and to close the communications gap between the Nashville Chamber of Commerce and the business owners and the Nashville Village Council and the business owners. At the October 28 meeting, the association discussed the goal of having more parking in the downtown business area behind the westside stores on Main street. However, the first major decision of the organization was to purchase the Bob Pfaff hard­ ware store property that was up for auction October 30. The Nashville Housing Cor­ poration and the Nashville Businessowners Association worked jointly and purchased the property at the auction. The association then contacted Jack DeGroot, owner of the two buildings north of the hardware store, and determined that he was interested in selling that property. Nashville Businessowners Association president, Russ Furlong, called a second meeting November 4, and the association decided to approach the housing corporation and buy out the Pfaff hardware store property entirely and to purchase the property from Jack DeGroot. The association now owns the Pfaff property and has signed purchase agreements on the DeGroot properties. The dismantling of the interiors of the buildings will start immediately and the demolition and fill is scheduled for November 25. “No definite business plans are now materialized for the property,” said Furlong, “but the organization is interested in discussing and considering all types of businesses that would stimulate the already operating business on Main Street. “A theme of harmony between the association, housing association, recreational development association, the village council, and the Chamber of Commerce is of the utmost Continued on page 2 The Newly formed Nashville Businessowners Association recently purchased the three buildings shown above. Plans are to tear down the buildings next week. No definite future plans for the property have been made. Tri-Central Athletic Association First Team Football Selections from Maple Valley Maple Valley Football coach Dan Watson (center) is shown with two of his four players who were selected to the Tri-Central Athletic Association first team. Andy Joostberns (73) and Mike Hamilton (21) were picked along with teammates Ken Hansbarger and Tim Burd (now shown). Hamilton was selected as a first team running back following a season in which he set three school records (most yardage in a single season, most touchdowns in a season, and most rushing attempts). He gained over 1,000 yards (1,103) for the first time in school history on 172 carries for a 6.4 average. He crossed enemy goal lines ten times (60 points) and scored one extra point. In addition to his rushing statistics, Hamilton caught seven passes for 36 yards, returned 12 punts for 52 yards, and seven kick-off returns for 143 yards. To add f to all the post season honors, Hamilton was voted the team's Most Valuable Player. Joostberns was selected as first team defensive tackle for the second year in a row, and first team offensive tackle for the first time. He was picked as a second team offensive lineman last year. Joostberns was the principal blocker on a Maple Valley team that set rushing records by an individual and as a team. He had 92 tackles and one fumble recovery on defense. What makes his performance more impressive is that he's only a junior and will be back knocking around enemy ballplayers next year. Another hard-nosed player who will return next year is junior Ken Hansbarger who was chosen as first team All-Conference offensive end and first team linebacker. He was a second pick linebacker last year. As a receiver, Hansbarger caught 11 passes for 185 yards and four touchdowns, two of them game winners. He was the leading tackler on defense with 129. He had one interception and two blocked punts. Tim Burd was selected as All-Conference first team defensive end. He had 37 tackles, one quarterback sack, two fumble recoveries, two touchdowns, and one safety to his credit. The touchdowns came on Burd's magical "stolen ball”'trick where he slipped behind the opposing offense and "ripped” the ball off from enemy ball-carriers.. (Maple Valley News Photo) Rep. Gilmer speaks to Nashville Chamber— State Representative Donald Gilmer spoke to the Nashville Chamber of Commerce at its regular meeting Wednesday night discussing recent bills in the Michigan House of Representatives and answered questions of chamber members. “The house passed a bill today by a 60-48 vote that could have a devastating effect on the state economy,” Gilmer sadly said. “This little piece of legislation may cost $100,000,000 in the next ten years. “This bill says no longer can a school board take the lowest bid on the construction of school buildings, they must take the lowest bid with prevailing wage. This means they can no longer accept bids from independant contractors, they must be union contractors. . “The bill has yet to pass the senate, but if it does, with this mandated cost, school boards can no longer accept the lowest bid as they have in the past. This is just another way to make the tax- payers’ pockets emptier. I’ve never been so frustrated with the passing of a bill.” Gilmer said the Federal Government has made a number of changes on Senate Bill 714, which includes an amendment to exclude part-time school em­ ployees (bus drivers, lunch room help, etc.) to be left off unem­ ployment compensation. “This bill will cost $50 to $60 million if it passes without this amendment attached to it,” said Gilmer. “If the amendments come off the bill, these part-time workers will be entitled to vacations, unemployment compensation during the sum­ mer, and other benefits that the faculty now has. “I will not support this bill unless the amendments are there to exempt these employees. If it passes, school boards would have to take away from other areas in the school, and hurt the overall school performance. Continued on page 9 �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday November 16, 1977 — Page 2 to the editor... To the Editor... After reading the letter to the editor for Nov. 9, 1977 I have decided to make public my disgust of the fans at the Potterville game. We have a son on varsity team, so we like to go to the games as much as possible. Friday just about made me disgusted enough to never attend another game. It was cold, but the players were doing a good job and the cheerleaders get much credit for great work too, but some of the fans were absolutely abhoring. The score was 12-0 our favor, but you would have thought we were losing. They cussed and yelled at the players, referees, coaches, and anyone else who was in their y view. I don’t mean just swear words but downright vulgar and obscene language. The devil himself would have run and plugged his ears. It was awful. It certainly wasn’t fitting for the younger children around us to have to hear such filth. I think I understand why they were feeling so full of spirit. They came with enough beer to last and they drank continually the whole time they were there. The more tthey drank the louder and filthier they got. The other grou.p to our left had a couple of bottles of mixed drinks and hard liquor. They also drank the whole time, never without some in their glasses. Toward the end of the game they also began to show spirit by swearing and yelling and name calling at the poor team and coaches. Believe me, we would have gladly done without them att the game. There were several families of us who all felt the same way about these kinds of spectators. I thought there are laws or rules of some kind that protected us from such rotten junk at a school-sponsored function. It makes me sick to see and hear such things that call themselves human beings. I would like to see some rules or laws made and enforced to prevent alcoholic beverages from the school-sponsored functions. The rest of us would have really enjoyed the game if we could have been able to unplug our ears. TO THE EDITOR: The Village of and the community of Vermontville has been in need of an All Weather Road. The business community and the general welfare, growth and stability of the area is dependent to a large extent on such access. I am pleased to inform Ver­ montville that this road improvement is already under way in the planning. Actual construction and completion is planned for 1978. This project is made possible by the concern and cooperation of tthe Road Commission, the Board of Commissioners and the local citizenry. The Board of Comthrough the missioners, through the recommendation of the Finance Committee of which I am a member, is providing Revenue Sharing monies as the Road Commission match for Federal the imparticipation in provement. The project will improve the highway between West Main and the County line to the west. Barry County will cooperate with the endeavor so that the traffic can access or egress at 66. Many of us have worked long and hard on this vital im­ provement, both on the local and county level. Gayle Ainslie and myself are happy and pleased with what has been ac­ complished. Sincerely, Edgar Fleetham Eaton County Commissioner From front­ importance (to make the project a success),” said Furlong. “It’ll take total overall cooperation and planning for the projects to have a good effect on the village.” Elected officers of the Nash­ ville Businessowners Association are Furlong, president-trustee; Mary Hecker, secretary-trustee; Hubert Lathrop, treasurer­ trustee; Ben Mason, trustee; and Bill Hecker, trustee. Members of the organization are Hecker Insurance Agency, Lathrop Television, Maple Valley Implement, Inc., Carl’s Market, Randall Lumber Company, Vogt Funerall Home, Nashville Flowers and Jewelry, Kelley’s Variety Store, Nashville Hardware, Johnson’s Furniture, Walt and Betty’s Strip Shop, Simons Pharmacy,, Skedgell Well Drilling, R and F Industries, Lonnie Kienutske, and Powers Shell. More members are ex­ pected to join in the near future. Any Nashville business owner interested in joining the club should contact Hubert Lathrop. The association regularly meets the fourth Thursday of each month at the Castleton Township Hall at 7 a.m. Maple Grove birthday dub to meet­ Members of the club are in­ vited to the home of Kay Snowden, 10621 Lawrence Road, Tuesday, Nov. 15, for their meeting. Mary Jarrard will be co-hostess, Beatrice Rogers will bring the Birthday Cake. Election of officers for the coming year and other business will follow the 12:30 dinner. 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Motion made by John Mason and supported by Ted Spoelstra to accept Chief Wilcox's suggestion to ammend the parking on Main Street between Washington and Sherman Streets from the hours of 3 to 5 a.m. instead of 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Chief Wilcox then explained Bill HB .5079 which would prohibit the use of unmarked Police Cars to detect speeders. Chief Wilcox expressed his feelings that if this bill was passed, it could seriously hamper Detectives in performing their duties. Motion made by Ted Spoelstra and supported by John Mason to sent Representative Donald Gilmer a letter and express our opposition to Bill No. 5079. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Lois Elliston and supported by Ted Spoelstra to rezone from R-l to PUD the property located on the North side of Reed Street between Carl's Market and the Taylor Residence. Yes, Tom Oleson, Lois Elliston, Ted Spoelstra and Forrest Babcock. No, John Mason. Motion Carried. Motion made by John Mason and supported by Forrest Babcock to appoint Lonnie Kienutski to the Board of Appeals to fill the vacancy left by Charles Andrus. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Russell Furlong was present to express his appreciation to the Village Council and President for their concern in dealing with the Police Department matters. Duanne Townsend was present representing Ordinance Systems. Mr. Townsend explained how the system worked and gave the village a quote on indexing Nashville Village Ordinances. The Nashville Village Council would like to express their deepest sympathy to George and Leon Frith in the passing of their father Dean Frith. Motion made by Ted Spoelstra and supported by Lois Elliston to transfer $2,500 of Act 51 money from Major Street to Local Street. All Ayes. Motion Carried. . Motion made by John Mason and supported by Ted Spoelstra to reimburse Tim Smith for buying refreshments for the Fire Department and for buying lunch for Leon Frith and Tim Smith when going to the State Auction for the Village. Total $9.50. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Ted Spoelstra and supported by John Mason to adjourn. George T. Frith, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Nashville VFW 8260 and Auxiliary Fish & Chicken Fry FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Serving 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Adults...$3.00 Children under 12...$1.50 —Open to the Public— �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday November 16, 1977 -- Page 3 Energy News As stated in last week’s edition, November is Michigan Energy Month. Last week I reviewed just a few of the major points brought to our attention by Governor Milliken. Another speaker to whom we listened was Mr. Daniel J. Demlow, chairman of Michigan Public Service Commission. Here is the information received at the convention... The energy crisis didn’t occur over night; it has been building up over a number of years. In 1931 the price of one kilowatt was 4.3 cents. An average family used 668 kilowatts per year. By 1974 the price decreased to about 3 cents but the amount of usage went up to 6,550 kilowatts per year. It has completely doubled since 1931. This increase has caused a strain, just for the fact that we use more, because we have many more utensils to use today. To get rid of this strain we are going to have to make ad­ justments. We have to look at everyone’s viewpoint and not just ours to make an accomplishment with our adjustments. For the future we must look at the teenagers of today-they are tomorrow’s generation. We also have to take into account our resources that we still have. We must use them wisely and, at the same time, use our knowledge to develop new and better ways and means of living. We must set a goal to use our fossil fuels wisely. If the last 100 million years could be compressed into one year, this is how it would stand: 1. On January 1 life begins. 2. In July the first oil and gas deposits are founded. 3. On December 31 at 5 a.m. the first intelligent human being is made. 4. At 7 a.m. the ice age occurs, and planets are formed until 11:15. 5. At 11:57 the first painting is done on a cave wall. 6. 18 seconds later Columbus discovered America. 7. 3 seconds before midnight, the first car is invented.* 8. Now it’s midnight. 9. One second after midnight all our gas is gone. 10. Four seconds after mid­ night the oil is gone. 11. 18 seconds after midnight the coal is gone. That is how 100 million years is compressed into a reality of one single year. Our options are limited to face our energy problem. We must not be frightened, but accept the challenge to prove we can make it. To help solve this problem we must supply assistance to victims of immediate crisis. There are those who can’t afford today’s prices-we must take this into consideration. There is bound to be increases all along, such as in 1970 you may have paid $203-now you pay $436, and by 1980 this figure will double. Again, we must make use of our energy wisely, make it last as long as possible, keep costs down, try to alter ways of living, con­ serve as much as possible. We have conserved, but now we must expand our conservation again. Our economy must expand for the future of America-jobs, money, more energy must be produced. We have to develop new energy sources. We’ve done it before so we should be able to do it again. From 1800 to the 1880’s we used mainly wood and coal. In the early 1900's we switched to oil. Now we use mainly natural gas. About 60 percent of the homes in America use gas. In the past we didn’t switch because we were running out because we weren’t. We switched to what was cheaper and easier to use, and cleaner. By Kathy Jo Garvey The use of wood is coming back and playing an important role in some lives. Not everyone can turn to this source without leveling all of our forests. Scrap wood comes in handy to fire boilers to make electricity, but again it won’t last forever. Solar energy (energy from the sun) is a possibility for the future. The technology exists to make use of solar energy, but it is very expensive compared to other available fuels. Maybe in the future it will come down in price. It is estimated that in 1985 more than 2 million homes will have solar installations. A non-conventional possibility is wind or air. Another is hydrogen, which is our most plentiful resource. Either fission or fusion may make the' dif­ ference for tomorrow. Again, teenagers have to make the move, we are the future. We have to think of all the changes that will need to be made. Maybe build a house with less windowswho knows. This change of today and tomorrow is gradual, and the changes that we make will make our future. The process of changing depends upon: • how fast society is changing; • must have intelligent selec­ tions; • us deciding; • having a basic knowledge; • all working together, • us starting now-not waiting; • having a positive attitude. In 1960 we weren’t part of the solution, we were part of the problem. Now we are both. This problem can be solved if we believe it can. The Government can’t solve it for us. They want us to help them; we must work together. Togetherness is a main point in pulling us through to face tomorrow with a smile. FOR SALE: AKC blonde Cocker Spaniel male pups, $75. Carrpll Wells, phone 517-726-0129 Vermontville. BECAUSE OF VANDALISM the Recycling Center in - Nashville will be' Friday, Saturday, Monday only from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Easy-To-Care Hairstyles are the... 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November 8-Navy Fire Control Technician Second Class Martin R. Kane, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard W. Kane of 158 Thornapple Lake Road, Nash­ ville, is participating in the major allied Exercise “Ocean Safari ’77” in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. He is serving as a crewmember aboard the destroyer USS Spruance, horn eported in Nor­ folk, Va. He is one of more than 7000 men taking part in the 13-day exer­ cise, which includes 60 ships and 250 aircraft from the United States and seven North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) nations. “Ocean Safari *77” is designed to test NATO’s ability to reinforce Western Europe by sea and will focus on the cooperation among NATO forces in gaining and maintaining control of the Eastern Atlantic.. Following the exercise, the participating U.S. Atlantic Fleet ships will conduct a series of visits to Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Norway, Scotland and the Netherlands. American forces participating in the exercise are under the overall command of Vice Ad­ miral W.L. McDonald, USN, commander of the U.S. Second Fleet. Kane joined the Navy in November 1972. Birth announcement Mr. and Mrs. Greg Drake and son, Joel, of 219 Queen St., Nash­ ville, are pleased to announce the birth of Dustin Scott on Oct. 21, 1977. Mrs. Drake is the former Jill Schantz. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arden Schantz of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. James Drake of Eaton Rapids. We care about you It is not unusual for persons to have special wishes for their own funeral - choice of funeral director, clergyman, where funeral is to be held, pallbearers, music, readings, type of casket and vault, etc. We can supply a form for your convenience, which can be filled out and left where it will be readily found. 'Voqt' FUNERAL HOME Nashville Phone 852-0840 enjoy the humidified comfort of moisture­ rich air Maple Valley school lunch Monday, Nov. 14,1977 Spanish pan s rce, rice, green beans, eans, pears, peanutbutter sandwich, milk. Tuesday, Tuesday, Nov. Nov. 15,1977 15,1977 Chicken gravy, mashed Chicken gravy, potatoes, peas, peaches, bread and butter, milk. Wednesday, Nov. 16,1977 Spaghetti, corn applesauce, applesauce homemade rolls and butter, milk. Thursday, Nov. 17,1977 Hot dogs, baked beans, pears, cake, milk. Friday, Nov. 18,1977 Chili and crackers, peaches, peanutbutter sandwich, cookie, milk. Nashville women’s Literal? Club to meet November 16 The Nashville Woman’s Literary Club will meet in the All Purpose Room of the Fuller Street School on Ndvember 16 at 7:30 p.m. The program will be “Par­ ticipating in Charcoal” with Mrs. Eunice Priddy. She will demonstrate some techniques with charcoal and members may enjoy working with charcoal also. Guests are encouraged to come. 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Receipts from the gasoline tax were up in Barry County during the 1977 third quarter to $273,490 which was an increase over 1976’s third quarter receipts of $270,501. Barry County communities, their 1977 third quarter receipts, and their record for the same quarter last year are: Hastings, $29,351 (1976: $29,336); Middleville, $8,113 (1976: $8, 106); and Nash­ ville, $7,333 (1976: $7,327). Total motor fuel taxes, in­ cluding the liquid petroleum gas tax, increased by 2.3 percent to $112,765,338. The small gas tax increase was attributed in part to the gradual trend toward lighter cars and improved engine performance. For the fiscal year ended September 30, fuel tax receipts climbed by $19,482,721 to $425,990,375, an increase of 4.8 percent. Resident weight taxes paid in the form of license plate fees totaled $7,942,564 in the JulySeptember quarter, up by 24 percent from the same quarter last year. For the fiscal year, receipts totaled $164,065,237, up by $8,378,076, or 5.4 percent. All the tax revenues go to the State Motor Vehicle Highway Fund. Proceeds, including earned interest, are being distributed to the state, the counties and the municipalities after deductions of $10.23 million for grants and collection costs. These include $1,319,742 to the State Waterways Fund, $5,795,067 to the General Transportation Fund for bus and rail programs, and $2,571,307 for collection costs. Of the $114,513,723 distributed, the Department of State High­ ways and Transportation received $50,808,173 as its 44.5 percent share, the 83 county road commissions $40,897,365 as their 35.7 percent share and the 531 cities and villages $22,808,185 as their 19.8 percent share. The municipalities’ share declined slightly because of a transfer of nearly 60 miles of city streets to county jurisdiction, mainly in Kent County. MtMBER NHWAper p Association - Founded 1885 Calendar of Events— Barry County Cooperative Extension Service Nov. 21 - Weight Control Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. No charge. Program on “Coping With Stress”. Nov. 28 - Weight Control Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. No charge. Dec. 1 - Planning for Retirement Part I, Financial, 7:30 p.m. Community Building, Hastings. Dec. 5 - Weight Control Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. No charge. Dec. 5 - Barry County MAEH Council, 1:30 p.m. Executive Board; 2 p.m. Full Council; Extension Office, Hastings. Dec. 6 - DHIA Annual Meeting and Banquet, 12 noom, Coats Grove Church Dec. 6 - MAEH Christmas Tea, 1:30 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings Dec. 7 - MABC Dairy Cattle Breeding Seminar, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hospitality Inn, Cascade Road & 1-96, Grand Rapids. Dec. 10 - Registered Holstein Annual Meeting and Banquet, 12 noon, Coats Grove Church. Nashville Senior Citizens to meet- DELUXE HUMIDIFIER Gasoline sales up in Michigan! NASHVILLE SENIOR CITIZENS will meet Nov. 16 at the VFW Hall for a carry-in 12 o’clock dinner. Bring a dish to pass and own table service. All senior citizens are invited. Come and have a good time. Action Ads । WANTED TO RENT: Barn in Nashville or Vermontville area, set up to milk cows, with milking parlor or station. House also preferred but not necessary. Phone 616-758-3858 Lacey. WANTED-WANTED-WANTED: German military items. Fair cash prices paid. 795-3282 Mid­ dleville. Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank Rev. Heisler, the Sunfield Church of the Brethren, Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home, Bismark Community, relatives, friends, and neighbors for their many acts of kindness, cards, flowers, and food given to us at the loss of our husband and father. Family of Wayne Trowbridge WANT-ADS NOTICES Phone 945-9554 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. Village of Nashville Residents After November 14, 1977 only bagged leaves will be picked up. Do NOT rake leaves into the gutter as they will not be picked up. Susan M. Corkwell Village Clerk Don’t Worry Life Begins At 40 Maiidie �The Mapl. Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday November 16. 1977 - Page 5 David Wells to tour Europe with Jazz Band this summer— David Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wells of Ver­ montville and a junior at Maple Valley High School, will be a member of a Jazz band group who will tour the Scandinavian countries this June. David has always been in­ terested in drums. He was a fill-in drummer for the Rodriguez Band when he was 12 years old. He has been a member of the school band since sixth grade, now playing percussion in the high school band. In seventh grade, David played in the high school Dixie Band, which performed in Eaton and Barry Counties. The band took first place in the 1974 Maple Syrup Festival Talent Show. In the ninth grade, David started the “All American” Jazz Band which also won first place in the Maple Syrup Festival Talent Show. David is now a member of “The Fantastic Four”, a band con­ sisting of Ray Viele, Scott Omman, and Randy Snow. For the last three years, David has been awarded a scholarship to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. He was chosen the Outstanding Camper of the Red Jazz Band of 1977 and was presented a blue and silver trophy. David plans to get a Ph D. in music and hopes to join a professional band or become an instructor in music. David is also well-rounded in other school activities. He plays football, tennis, and has played basketball. He is a member of the Varsity Club, the Student Council, vice-president of the band board, and the Year Book photographer. He has been in the All-School Musical for the last two years. David has three sisters, Diana, 15, Dawn, 14, and Denise, 12, who are also musically talented. David’s father -is an excellent trumpet player. A community dance will be held November 26 at the VFW Hall. All proceeds will be donated to David to help pay for the European tour expenses. Farm electric bills increase 4%— MICHIGAN: Monthly farm electric bills averaged $46.20, up 4 percent from $44.40 in 1976, and 19 percent from $38.80 in 1975. Electricity usage on Michigan farms declined 1 percent this year to a monthly average of 1100 kilowatt hours (KWH). The cost per KWH increased 5 percent from last year to $4.20. UNITED STATES: Farm electric bills averaged $48.10 per month during mid-1977, 10 per­ cent above the 1976 average of $43.80. The average cost per kilowatt hour (KWH) increased 10 percent over 1976, to $3.68 cents per KWH Electricity usage averaged 1311 KWH per farm in 1977, nearly the same as the monthly average of 1307 KWH a year earlier. Congratulations 1977 MV Football Team and Coaches on your 7-2 record! Cold weather should not affect well maintained vehicles this winter— Nearly two million Michigan motorists whose cars failed to start last winter could have avoided cold-weather, balkyengine problems by properly maintaining their vehicles and learning correct starting procedures,, according to Automobile Club of Michigan. “Since more things can go wrong with autos in cold weather, it is important that motorists prepare themselves and their vehicles before temperatures drop to zero or below,” stated Robert Smith, Auto Club’s Emergency Road Service manager. Smith offered these suggestions to help guarantee an easy-to-start car when tem­ peratures plunge: • Follow maintenance recommendations in the car owner’s manual. • Learn the proper technique for starting the engine. • Learn to use jumper cables properly. "Following the maintenance suggestions provided in the car owner’s manual is the key to successful winter starting since it is difficult for the cold weather to stop a properly maintained vehicle,” Smith said. Improperly maintained vehicles are responsible for more than 80 percent of cold weather “no starts”. “Knowing the proper technique for starting an engine in frigid weather also is a necessity,” Smith said. With the transmission in Park, turn off electrical accessories so no extra strain is put on the battery. Push the gas pedal to the floor and let it up slowly to set the automatic choke. Then, engage Action Ads GUARDS - Full and part time for Hastings, Battle Creek area. An equal opportunity employer. Clean record. 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For best results, remove the caps from the weakened battery and place a cloth over the openings. Then, the positive booster cable should be clamped to the positive post of the good battery and the negative booster cable clamped to the negative post. Next, ground the negative cable on the engine block of the car with the weak battery and clamp the positive cable to the positive post. When those steps are com­ pleted, attempt to start the disabled car. The engine on the car with the good battery should be kept running throughout this process. After the vehicle is started, remove the positive booster cable from the previously disabled vehicle first and then remove the negative cable from the ground point. The same procedure should be followed for the other vehicle. After removing the cables, replace the battery caps. “Motorists who follow these procedures should be able to keep their cars running all winter,” Smith said. Auto Club also suggested that motorists keep a winter survival kit in their cars in case they become stranded in a blizzard or severe cold weather. The entire kit should cost between $55 and $60 and consists of jumper cables, tire chains, flares and reflectors, tools, sand, carpeting, shovel, ice scraper­ brush, flashlight, insulated blanket, boots, first aid kit, food, newspapers and a coffee can furnace. A coffee can furnace is made by placing a lighted candle in a can and is used for heat. Newspapers make great in­ sulation when placed next to the skin under clothing. The carpeting is for extra traction under drive wheels. Erwin Construction & Aluminum Siding Insulation "Al-Jim-Bo" Serving the community for over 20 years. M inexpensive way to fceS comp/ete/y professional... 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Wednesday November 16, 1V77~- Poge 6 Maple Valley Lions close out season Area sports news with winning ways . . . The Maple Valley Football Team closed but its season on a winning note defeating Pot­ terville 12-0. It was the Lions' third shutout of the season which brought them within 5 points of setting a new defensive school record. The Lions allowed 88 points this year while the 1968 team allowed only 83 points. This season did see the Lions set a new scoring record, however. The 12 points against Potterville gave Maple Valley 162 points for the season. The old record was 153 points scored by the 1969 team. The team also set a new season rushing record of 1817 yards, almost 300 yards better than the old rushing record. The team record everyone is most proud of, however, is the final won-lost record of 7-2. The two previous best seasons were 1970 when the team was 5-3-1 and 1976 when the team went 5-3. A team that does as well as the Lions did this year will, of course, have some outstanding in­ dividuals. Mike Hamilton had a tremendous season rushing 172 times (school record) for 1103 yards (school record) and a 6.4 yard average. Mike was selected to the TCAA all-conference first team as a running back. Mike was the leading rusher and leading scorer in the league. The players on the team also selected Mike as this year’s most valuable player on the team. Bo Erwin was selected by the team as this year’s most im­ proved player. Bo was a two-way performer playing center or end on offensive and defensive end on defense. His 52 tackles and 10 quarterback sacks also earned him a second team all-conference position as a defensive end. Tim Burd was picked to the first team TCAA all-conference team as a defensive end. Along with his 37 tackles, Tim scored a safety and two touchdowns. The touchdowns were scored when Tim stole handoffs and raced to the end zone. Robin Pendell had an out­ standing year as a kicker. His 11 extra points in 12 attempts and on-field goal in two attempts were enough to place him on the second team all-conference team as a kicker. Robin was also a starting end and safety. Kevin Kilpatrick, a junior, was placed on the second team all­ conference team as a guard. Kevin, who started all year, was one of the team’s most consistent blockers. The Varsity was blessed this year with two very outstanding juniors, Andy Joostberns and Ken Hansbarger. Both were selected for the all-conference team on both offense and defense. Andy was selected as the team’s most outstanding tackle and Ken was picked as the best linebacker in the league. Ken led the team with 110 tackles while Andy was second with 92 tackles. Andy was very instrumental in opening the holes for Hamilton and other backs while Ken led the team in receptions and yardage receiving passes. The Maple Valley Varsity had a fine year. We are all looking forward to next year’s football season. Maple Valley All-Conference Second Team Football Picks Coach Dan Watson (left) congratulates his Maple Valley football players selected to the Tri-Central Conference second team. They are (left to right) Kevin Kilpatrick, Bo Erwin, and Robin Pendall. Kilpatrick was selected as an offensive guard, opening holes all year long for Maple Valley runners. Erwin was chosen as a defensive end. His 52 tackles included ten quarterback sacks. He was voted the team's Most Improved Player. Pendall was picked as a kicker. He made 11 extra points out of an even dozen attempts. He also had a 24-yard field goal to his credit. He was one of two in field goal tries. (Maple Valley News Photo) NOTICE The regular scheduled meeting of the Nashville Village Council to be held November 24, 1977, will be cancelled due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Susan M. Corkwell Village Clerk Tri-Central All-Conference Cross Country Winners from Maple Valley Chain Saw Supplies ® SpUrk PlligS(For most saws) • Chain Files Kendall Bar & Chain Oil Kendall Two-cycle Motor Oil Also...Axes, ... , Wedges,, Splitting Molds, etc... Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St. Kathrin* • ■M ■i■a. 852-0v7i1iv3 Monday - Saturday Coach Tom Taylor (right) has got to be proud that three of his harriers made the AllConference Cross Country team. The top ten finishers in the league meet are named to the team, (left to right), Doug Halsey (third), Dave Munn (eighth) and Mike Beachnau (tenth) were the Maple Valley runners who rose to the occassion and met the match. This is the second year in a row that Halsey has made the team. The others are juniors and will be back next year. Halsey Is also one of the four finalists in the conference being considered the League's Most Valuable Runner. That distinction will be voted on this week.. The three runners times in the league meet were Halsey (16:23), Munn (16:45), and Beachnau (16:50) for the three-mile course at Maple Valley.. (Maple Valley News Photo) Wise to arrive hoar early for Michigan-Ohio State game­ stadium Routes...Football fans are assured of being seated in time for the 12:50 p.m. kickoff of the Michigan-Ohio State football game in Ann Arbor Saturday (Nov. 19) by arriving in the stadium area one hour beforehand. Automobile Club of Michigan recommends that motorists traveling 1-94 use the Saline Road exit, which will be one-way inbound before the game and one-way outbound afterward. Construction on 1-94 near Metropolitan Airport, which reduces traffic to one lane each way, is scheduled to be com­ pleted in time for game traffic. Motorists using US-23 also should use Saline Road via 1-94. There is the stadium. More than 104,000 parking for about 7,000 cars persons are expected for the within easy walking distance off game. �Santa’s Here Early! WITH HIS BIG S' Christmas •> Club Accounts for moms, dads, kids, grandparents and even Santa’s Helpers ... that's right, EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN Is bringing Santa here early so you may take advantage of the Pre- Christmas Savings and Selections ffor ’78 Eaton Federal START YOUR ’78 CHRISTMAS CLUB ACCOUNT NOW! and Loan Association 3 Convenient Locations to Serve You HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICH. - PHONE 543-3880 NASHVILLE, MICH. - PHONE 852-1830 — EATON RAPIDS, MICH - PHONE 663-1551 First Deposits Begin Nov. 1,1977 NHE'S NOW ONN INTEREST FATING CHRISTMAS CLGI WORKS BW WHUT KBM I » ESS PFW ffiBLUJSi. PFW W.MV .... Ml* �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Wednesday November 16, 1977 — Page 8 Nashville site, senior citizen program Since my last letter our group has been busy with various ac­ tivities. A number of the group enjoyed a color tour of Nashville rural areas last week. Then, on October 20, several participated in the hearing tests at the Hastings C.A.C. Af­ terward, Harry and Rachel Beard, Mary Heacock, Dick Green, Roy Boise, Caroline Jones, Verna Frederick and Clare Wright went on to Battle Creek to the regional meeting. Coming events are the blood pressure clinic in Hastings November 4,9-11 a.m., and a talk by Caroline Worth on “Caffein Activity" November 7 at 11 a.m. Plans have been completed for the Flea ’ Market-Bazaar on the afternoon of November 11 (1-5 p.m.) at the* Nashville Masonic Temple. An opportunity for the public to start or further their Christmas shopping. Coffee and light foods will be available. Our first birthday party in­ cluded both September and October birthdays. Honored for September were: Margaret Sackett, Theressa Hess, Vem Hawblitz, Ray Pennock, Clarence Reid, Marguerite Ackett, Harry and Rachel Beard, and Mary Tegel. October honorees were: Elisabeth Askins, BLIZZARD SURVIVAL KIT Edna Gibbons, Verna Frederick, Dorothy Spidle, Mary Heacock, Gladys Histed and Feme Green. Future birthday observances will be held on the first day of each month. If plans materialize, the Nash­ ville Site may be permitted to accommodate more senior citizens at the noon lunches shortly. Anyone interested in the program may obtain further information by calling 852-0813 locally, or the C.O.A. in Hastings at 948-8061. Senior Citizen Program Reporter ‘78 autos down sized, better fuel economy— With more models to choose from than ever before, better fuel economy and other im­ provements which should result in record sales, many buyers leaving auto dealerships with ’78 models could feel they left the best-liked car behind. That is a conclusion drawn from an article in Automobile Club of Michigan’s November Motor News magazine entitled, “The ’78s-a Taste of the Future”. The car left behind might be the trade-in or a new model the buyer preferred but which was not available because of manufacturing quotas set up to meet government fuel economy standards, Motor News suggests. The variety in size, ride, drive characteristics, interior ap­ pointments, mileage and price of the new models is staggering, the article reports to Auto Club’s 1.2 million reader-members, but availability of all models is another story. Motor News explains that new car buyers will find that CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) and down-sizing models to reduce costs and im­ prove fuel mileage could mean that some buyers will drive home 'with a new car smaller than desired. Under CAFE, auto companies must average the miles per gallon of all models offered, from For all your insurance needs see ■ "The ALL-TOGETHER Team" Norma Shance Stan Trumble Mary Trumble K/Iuto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 CnVmiiTkllinviTVvllld BUD’S DUD’S SQUARE DANCE Saturday, Nov. 19 8-ll:00P.M. At Kellogg School high-mileage subcompacts to low-mileage luxury models and obtain a fleet average. Under that method, all auto manufacturers plan to exceed the required 18-miles-per-gallon fleet average by carefully monitoring demand and production for each car they build, Motor News ex­ plains. Orders would be taken with the provision “production per­ mitting”, with manufacturers attempting to meet the required fleet average through stepped-up production of smaller cars. Advertising, sales promotion and dealer incentives would be used to create sufficient demand for small cars, the article notes. Some $5 billion has been spent by car makers to assure that this year’s models meet standards imposed by the federal govern­ ment, and that money must come from motorists’ pockets, Motor News notes. Despite higher new car costs, GM Board Chairman Thomas Murphy is quoted as predicting that 1978 car and truck sales will total 15*4 million units, topping 1973’s all-time record. Gasoline prices also will have a direct impact on the public’s car buying habits, Motor News comments, predicting that by 1985 as many as 85 percent of the cars built in the U.S. will be subcompact size, weighing less than 3,000 pounds. The article also outlines the safety, serviceability and towability features of the 1978 cars and describes the all-new model lines. Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads All notices should be delivered to Carl’8 bY Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Congratulations to all the All-Conference selections from Maple Valley High School Nashville A survival kit in a car's trunk could be a lifesaver for motor­ ists trapped on the road by a blizzard this winter. The 16 items displayed by Automobile Club of Michigan employe Phyllis Crowley cost $60 or less and require only a corner of the trunk for storage. Emergency heat can be obtained from a coffee-can furnace which radiates warmth from a lighted candle inside. Newspapers make great insulation when placed next to the skin under clothing and the carpet strips provide traction under drive wheels. Other survival items dis­ played are a blanket, shovel, flashlight, jumper cables, tire chains, boots, flares, reflectors, tools, first aid kit, sand, a scraper-brush and. food. Motorists should remain with a stranded vehicle and wait for rescue rather than risking lives through exposure or becoming lost in a blizzard while walking for help. Michigan farmers realize a 2% increase in phone service MICHIGAN: Farmers in Michigan are paying an average of $8.50 per month for local telephone service, according to a survey conducted this summer by the Michigan Crop Reporting Service. This is an increase of 2 percent from last year’s $8.30 per month, but 15 percent more than the monthly rate of $7.40 in 1975. The average monthly total telephone bill, which is local service plus long distance charges, climbed 11 percent from last year to $20.40 per month this year. Approximately 96 percent of Michigan’s farms have telephone service this year which is even with 1976. UNITED STATES: The cost of local telephone service to far- mers averaged $9.62 per month for the U.S. during the summer of 1977, up 7 percent from the 1976 bill of $9. The average total monthly bill, including long distance calls, service charges, and extension phones increased 12 percent to $21.58 in 1977. The percentage of all farms with the telephone service was 92 percent in 1977, the same as a year earlier. ACTION-ADS THE REMINDER now has personalized stationery, playing cards, napkins, coasters and matches. Stop in and look at the many samples we have in our catalogs. Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP by Trained Mechanics TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE BRAKES - GASOLINE Finger foods served. Guests most welcome! TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS spaRTan stones MAJOR OVERHAULS ELECTRICAL WORK or Carl's Super Market Monday>Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. M©bH Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday November 16,1977 - Page 9 Vermontville News Continued from front— By Mrs. Ava Kroger Born to Mr. and Mrs. Rick Garn a baby girl at Pennock Hospital on November 2. Mr. Andy Dooling had surgery at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids on November 2 and is slowly recovering. Mrs. Dooling is still using a walker until probably the new year. Mrs. Vern Haywood on Ionia Road had surgery on her hip recently but is now at home and able to walk with care. Mrs. Rose Peltier of Round Lake Road was taken ill Wed­ nesday morning and taken via ambulance to H.G.B. hospital in Charlotte. Since then she has had surgery but is in a serious con­ dition. Mr. David Liebhauser 24, of Nashville was injured seriously early Sunday morning November 6, when his car overturned on Lawrence Highway one mile west of Charlotte. He was taken to Sparrow Hospital, Lansing with severe head injuries. Later reports are that he has been taken off the critical list and out of intensive care but still serious. Mrs. Leta Nagle spent Tuesday night with the Lloyd Bar­ tholomew family in Mecosta to help her daughter Kate celebrate her birthday. Mrs. Hermina Southern, Mrs. Leta Nagle and Mrs. Ava Kroger attended the funeral of Mrs. Marie Crue at the Hastings Methodist Church on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Crue passed away at the Barry County Ex­ tended Facility on Wednesday after a long illness. Survivors I WHrt® 1 I1 ' I ta ak mj (top, Il aiEisBsa ESpotMUiH ■ raeiilinriii include her sister Mrs. Manta Leatz of St. Joseph and a brother Donald of Lansing and nieces and a nephew and many friends. Mrs. Marie (Rawson) Crue was a 1925 graduate of V.H.S. Mrs. Lila Stevens left Saturday with her daughter Mrs. Shirley Butcher of Milwaukee for a visit until after Thanksgiving. The grandson Charles Butcher is coming from Oregon and a sister from Lansing for a family gettogether. The Fire Department was called Sunday morning to the home of David Hamilton at the comer of South Main and 3rd to a fire caused by a wood stove. Damage was minimal. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Leta Nagle called on Mrs. Ethel Gaut at Jarvis Acres on Saturday afternoon. Reverend Salisbury returned last week from a hunting trip to Wyoming with a group from the Eaton Rapids area. He was fortunate to return before the big snow which stranded so many motorists. His hunt was suc­ cessful as he brought home a deer and an antelope. Next Sunday at the Methodist family Thanksgiving dinner besides turkey we will be treated to some of the game. Remember the Methodist Bazaar and Bake Sale at John­ ny’s this Friday and Saturday, November 18-19. Don Gilmer speaks to the Nashville Chamber of Commerce Wednesday night about current bills in the Michigan House of Representatives. Rep. Gilmer speaks to Nashville businessmen a New Vehicle •100 over Dealer Cost Buy a new Big John Snowmobile... E totatanlpto 4 iff, to Un in pi a ak “I get more mail on one topic more than any other, and that is property tax,” continued Gilmer. “There might be proposals on the ballot to offer the voter the choice of shifting property tax to income tax. This is just a trial balloon, it’s not in any House bills. It would probably close to double income tax if there were no property tax.” Getting back to the subject of raw ■ a IBM min upaWmM c ■kta10®111 n to * Get dual protection against track failure with our exclusive trail hazard . track replacement policy At John Deere we think you deserve more than just a warranty to cover your snowmobile investment. 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FOOD STAMPS--Some families and senior citizens who applied for food stamps since August 5, 1974, and were not eligible may now be eligible, since HUD rent subsidies are now excluded from “income”. Con­ tact your local food stamp office. CONTRACEPTION EDUCATION-Both houses have now approved HB 4425, which allows the discussion of contraception in Michigan public schools for the first time in over 30 years. Abortion is excluded; parents and school boards are given much local control. VAN POOLS-A six-bill package has been introduced in the House to encourage the use of van-pooling in Michigan. HB 5670-75 would provide tax credits for gas purchases and employer programs, and amend other laws to make it easier for van pools to operate. With van pools, many people ride back and forth to work in one vehicle, thus saving precious energy. REDLINING LAW-Govemor Milliken has formally signed into law HB 4227, which prohibits credit-granting institutions such as banks and credit unions from denying home loans because of a neighborhood’s age, or its racial or ethnic makeup. This legislation is expected to become a model for the nation and will help preserve and improve older city neighborhoods. NOISE LIMITS-Legislation to reduce noises emitted from motor vehicles by setting decibel limit was approved by the Senate (SB 360). The bill sets statutory limits on vehicle noise and provides enforcement. It prohibits a motor vehicle from being operated on a highway or street unless equipped with an exhaust system in good working condition and able to prevent noise in compliance with limits established by the act. Penalty sections provide for fines of $100. The bill now goes to the House for consideration. RAINY DAYS-The House has approved HB 5176, which would allow local governments to create “rainy day” funds like that recently enacted for the state. Local units could set aside up to 15 percent of their budget to prevent service reductions in case of disaster or revenue decrease. VOTERS APPROVE 59 PERCENT OF MILLAGE PROPOSALS IN 1976-77—Almost 60 percent of the school millage proposals up for a vote in the 1976-77 school year were ap­ proved by voters. Requests for additional millage levies were turned down about two-thirds of the time. However,, about 90 percent of renewal proposals were approved and 60 percent of proposals combining renewals and additional millages were approved. Three local men encountered the recent Minnesota blizzard first hand. Merle Martin, Brian Benedict and Kenny Cowell, all of rural Vermontville, accompanied by Leroy Wion of N. Manchester, Ind., formerly of Vermontville, were returning from a successful bunting trip near Augusta, Montana when they were forced into a 26 hour layover about 6 miles East of the Minnesota line on 1-94. A line of cars and trucks about 3 miles long was held up here bjcfive and six foot snow drifts and practically zero visibility due to gale winds. The Vermontville group suffered minimum discomfort due to the fact they had their warm hunting clothes and sleeping bags. They brought an elk and 3 mule deer home with them. There are ways to cut telephone costs— We are constantly searching for ways to help you economize on your phone service, but here are just a few ideas on how you can help yourself: Call when it’s least expensive. For example, when you’re calling long distance, dial direct and plan your calls for times when the rates are lowest. Budget Service that’s really low budget! Look into the availability of Budget Service if you don’t make a lot of phone calls every month. It’s the least expensive one-or-two party phone service we offer. Plan to have all your service installed in one visit. For in­ stance, if you move, plan carefully so the installer doesn’t have to make extra trips, for which you may have to pay additional charges. And while you’re planning for new service, make sure it’s going to be the kind most suited to your needs. Sometimes, little tips can save you a surprising amount over the long haul. We’ll keep trying to help you save. Bob Lacinski, Community Relations Manager, Jackson Michigan Bell Corn and Soy Beans set new records! Nowget morepork per ton offeed...andfaster, too! A nutritional breakthrough for the hog business was discovered by Purina research. It was introduced as Purina High Octane Hog Chow. It has helped hundreds of thousands of hogs gain faster on less feed. Now this same concept has been extended to a complete High Octane Performance Team. Now you can cash in on the High Octane idea from the day pigs are born. Let us tell you all about it. High Octane Performance Team FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings - Ph. 945-9926 Purina... planning tomorrow with research today. PURINA CHOWS Michigan farmers are now harvesting the largest crops of grain corn and soybeans ever produced, according to the Michigan Crop Reporting Ser­ vice. In spite of early season dry weather, heavy summer and fall rains improved yield prospects, but are causing delays in har­ vesting. Yield prospects im­ proved during October for both corn and soybeans. The corn production forecast was raised to 174 million bushels, 23 percent more than harvested last year. The corn yield forecast has been boosted to 85 bushels per acre, a new record high. The soybean production forecast was increased to 19.4 million bushels, 68 percent more than combined last fall. A new record high 720,000 acres for harvest and a record high yield of 27 bushels per acre are expected. The dry bean forecast of 5,250,000 hundredweight (cwt.) is unchanged from last month, but 8 percent larger than the small 1976 crop. Rains delayed harvest. On untilled land severe haryest problems exist, “pick” and abandonment will be high. About 80 percent of the acreage was harvested by November 1, but final harvested acreage will depend on the success of salvage operations. A sugarbeet crop of 1,806,000 tons iis expected, 17 percent larger than the 1976 tonnages. An average yield of 21.0 tons is forecast. A fall potato crop of 8.8 A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen Some want to sleep, some want to sing, some want to fight. So how do you handle them? Drunks, that is. The very same problem that has faced hostesses, school dance chaperones and football stadium operators now faces local law enforcement agencies and health care providers. State law concerning drunks is changing as of January 15-and that change is controversial. Drunkenness will no longer be a crime in Michigan. A drunk will be treated as a sick person rather than as a criminal. And, he (or she) must be taken to a treatment center rather than to jail. Some citizens don’t like this new law because they think it elevates the status of drunks. They prefer that drunks be classified as criminals. Some law enforcement agencies don’t like it either. They are accustomed to throwing drunks in jail and they like it that way. They feel transporting drunks to a hospital or other treatment center will be in in-­ convenient or perhaps even dangerous. Maybe some cops just don’t look forward to treating drunks with the respect and care accorded the sick or injured. Some medical people are also not excited about the change. Hospitals will generally become the treatment centers and hospital personnel are not sure they are equipped to handle a Michigan farm prices increase MICHIGAN: An 11-point in­ crease (6 percent) in the Index of Prices received by Michigan farmers occurred during the month ending October 15, 1977, according to the Michigan .Crop Reporting Service. The Index increased to 182 percent of the 1967 average. Dry beans and potatoes showed increases for crops while most livestock and livestock products increased slightly from a month ago. The mid-October index, at 182, was just 1 point higher than mid­ October 1976. Lower prices for dairy products, poultry and eggs, feed grains and hay were offset by higher prices for meat animals and fruit. Cash field crops and vegetables remained virtually unchanged from a year ago. The fruit index led the in­ creases, and at 206 was 29 points above October 15,1976. The meat animal index, at 181, followed with an increase of 25 points from mid-October 1976, while the cash field crops index, at 194, was up 3 points and the vegetable index, at 160, increased 1 point. Leading the declines was the feed grain and hay index, at 156, it was 43 points below mid-October 1976. The poultry and eggs index, at 140, was 41 points lower than a year ago, while the dairy products index slipped 4 points to 187. rowdy drunk. Not all of the medical community is ready philosophically for the change. They have not been prepared in their background or training to treat alcohol abusers as a medical problem. Drunks may not like the change either. The average Saturday night drunk doesn’t think he’s sick. He may be less insulted by jail than by a hospital. Also, as with any sick person, he will be personally responsible for the expense of his treatment and transportation to the hospital-in some cases perhaps by an am­ bulance. And, the good serious everyday drunk may know he’s sick, but he soesn’t necessarily want treatment. After all, if he did, he would seek it now. Also, local officials are con­ cerned. They feel that ap­ propriations by the state will not cover the full costs of the program. And, they are not so convinced of the value of the program that they want to pick up some of the cost. But, the program is here and we’re going to give it a try. About the most we can say at this point is that the previous approach does not have a great track record. Alcohol problems have increased at an alarming rate. Perhaps the new program will be no better. I personally think it’s worth a try. But, I also think we should be ready to abandon it if it proves valueless-or even worse. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC UBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTENDI EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (517) 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan million cwt. is nearly harvested. This quantity is 6 percent more than harvested last year. Yields turned out better than expected earlier and a new record high yield of 275 cwt. is forecast. CARPENTER AND MASONRY WORK WANTED. Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. 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Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 104 No. 28, Wednesday, November 23, 1977 Maple Valley School Board approves purchase of new buses— Approval was given the pur­ chase of three sixty-five (65) passenger school busses at the regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, November 14. Delivery of the three busses is to be prior to the opening of the 1978-79 school year. The busses will have International chassis with Carpenter bodies at a cost per bus of $17,242.97. The cost per bus last year was $14,980.49. The board members approved the purchase of equipment for the home economics department at a total cost of $929.25 which in­ cludes an automatic washer, dryer, and microwave oven. The equipment is being purchased from Johnson’s Furniture and will be on an annual replacement program. General fund bills in the amount of $44,883.08 were ap­ proved for payment as well as transferring the October 21 payroll in the amount of $71,739.87 and the November 4 payroll in the amount of $71,110.33 to the payroll account. A maternity leave of absence was granted to Becky Stark for the second semester which begins January 23. A leave of absence was granted to Susan Kavon for the period beginning November 16 through January 3 because of health reasons. The board members approved tenure for Dave Doozan effective January 23, 1978, and Pat Reinbold was approved for a second year probationary con­ tract for the period beginning January 23, 1978. Representatives of the athletic boosters were present at the meeting and expressed the need and desire to purchase an eight­ station weight machine to be used in the athletic program. The cost of this machine would be through the athletic boosters and varsity club. General concern was ex­ pressed by board members and administrators relative to where the machine might be placed in the Jr.-Sr. High School. It was decided that representatives of the athletic boosters would meet with the Jr.-Sr. high school ad­ ministrators to evaluate possible locations where the machine might be used and stored. A policy was approved which will require a charge of $5.00 per night or $10.00 per day including night payable to the Maple Valley Schools shall be made for any private enterprise providing some form of refreshment stand or trailer involved in the sale of food commodities at any of the school owned athletic sites during the summer athletic season. Priority shall be given to school sponsored groups or community groups as compared with any private enterprise. During the school year all sales of food commodities shall be handled by school sponsored or school related groups. A new policy will provide for two nights per week for church league or church athleticrecreation at the Kellogg Elementary School beginning in January. It was decided that because of the number interested in these programs that the Nash­ ville Baptist Church would have the gym on Monday night and the Lots of Tickets still available for Bike Raffle Adam Brumm tests the 10-speed bike that some lucky youngster will win in a drawing being conducted by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. Raffle tickets have been on sale since the Maple Valley-Saranac Football game, and the sale of the tickets will end Dec. 3. Besides the 10-speed, a folding camping bike is also being raffled. The folding bike will be on display at Security National Bank and the 10speed bike can be seen at Johnsons Furniture this week. The drawing will be held Dec. 10. Tickets can be purchased at most Nashville businesses. The chamber is raising money for new Christmas decorations for downtown Nashville. (Maple Valley News Photo) other area churches would have the gym on Tuesday night. A charge of $10.00 will be made each night. In past years there was only one night scheduled for church athletics. Marie Fager was employed as coach of the fifth-sixth grade girls intramural basketball program. Merle Martin will continue as coach of the boys fifth-sixth grade intramural program. Pat Bengtson asked to be released from his contract as coach of the eighth grade boys basketball team. Tim Byrne will be coaching the eighth grade boys basketball team, and Charles Gillmore will be coaching the seventh grade boys basketball team. A general discussion was held regarding retention of students in the elementary grades, retention at the junior high level, co-op requirements, FFA membership requirements in vocational agriculture classes, and should Dale H. Maurer music students receive any NASHVILLE--Dale H. Maurer, penalty for not participating in an extra curricular event. No action 54, of 4500 Divine Rd. died was taken at this time, and these November 16, 1977 at his home. Mr. Maurer was born February matters will be discussed further 3,1923 in Barry County, the son of by the staff and school ad­ Lawrence and Gertrude (Len­ ministrators before ’ any non) Maurer. He worked as a recommendations are made to pipe fitter for Smith Hammond the board of education. Co. in Battle Creek until his The regular meeting of the retirement. He was a member of board of education scheduled to St. Cyril Catholic Church in be held Monday, December 12, Nashville and the VFW Post 8620. will begin at 6:30 p.m .instead of Dale H. Maurer is survived by the regular time of 8:00 p.m. This his wife Lillian; three daughters, will enable the board members Mrs. Harold (Debra) Wilson, and administrators an op- Lake Odessa; Mrs. Robert (Judy) Garber, Hastings; Mrs. portunity to attend the Jr.-Sr. high school instrumental concert Merle (Sandra) Garber, Jr., that evening. It is possible that it Battle Creek; his father, will be necessary to continue the Lawrence Maurer, Nashville; grandchildren; six board meeting after the concert three is completed. Continued on page 2 Obituaries This Thanksgiving, as we carve the turkey and enjoy the foods of the harvest seasons, let us remember to be thankful for the freedom we enjoy. The Pilgrims of New England established the tradition of Thanksgiving even though their firkt years in the New World were rough and the harvest was small. They were- thankful for their freedom and for the opportunity to create a colony in a new land, carving a community from the wilderness. We should always remember these brave settlers, for it was they who set the foundations for freedom upon which our country is built. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday November 23, 1977 -- Page 2 Energy and welfare programs would create 5.4 million lobs, Brown says Violence on television are real concerns of Senate resolution LANSING, Mich.-Violence on television and the problems caused by the incidence of it are the concerns of a Senate Concurrent Resolution introduced Tuesday by Senate Republican Leader Bob Davis. The resolution urges the Communications Federal Commission (FCC) to study the problems caused by the increasing amounts of crime and brutality shown on television, citing that many studies have linked violence on TV to violent. •• NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY DANCE J Sat., Nov. 26 9:30-1:30 AM Music by Rod & The Ambassadors • Members & Guests ■ WASHINGTON-President Carter’s energy program and welfare reform proposals could result in the creation of nearly 5.4 million additional jobs, Under Secretary of Labor Robert J. Brown told a state employment service information officers’ meeting in New Orleans. To import a barrel of oil each work day at current prices, Brown said, costs about $5000 a year or enough to pay an American worker one year’s wages. Under the energy proposal, the country would import 4.5 million fewer barrels of oil a day, he explained. “If it’s fair to equate a barrel of oil with an American job, we are talking about 4 million jobs,” “I was amazed when I read in a recent HEW study that TV viewing has grown to the point where, by age 16, most children B have spent more time watching the TV set-between 10,000 and 16,000 hours-than they have in the classroom,” he said. The resolution states it is clear that our society is being threatened by the constant torrent of violence brought into our homes each day through the medium of television, “for violence can only lead to further violence.” Davis said it is important for the State of Michigan to voice its concern to the FCC, and that putting pressure on the regulating agency could be an effective method of improving the quality of programming. If passed, a copy of the resolution would be sent to each member of the FCC. anti-social behavior on the part of the viewer. “Americans, on the average, spend more time watching TV than any other pastime, except maybe sleeping. The cumulative effect of the crime and brutality portrayed can only have a negative, indeed harmful, effect on the viewer,” Davis said. “The problem is especially * serious with respect to young people in their most important developmental years. Even the cartoons are filled with brutality.” • Food in the Kitchen New Year's Reservations...Available Now. *1.250 Per Person *2500Per Couple Members Only - Until December 15 •I Continued from Front­ brothers, Edwin, San Francisco, Calif.; Bernard, Grayling, Mich.; Francis, Milan; Hugh, Merrysville, Tenn.; Clarence, Ionia; Gene, Lake Odessa; and five sisters, Mrs. Arlo (Mary Rose) Bishop, Battle Creek; Mrs. Lawrence (Ruth) O’Mara, Lake Odessa; Mrs. Harold (Anatta) gg, Mulliken; uen; Mrs. rs. Robert oer Figg, (Louise) (Louise) Stockham, Stockham, Hastings; Hastings; Mrs. Leon (Bernice) Frith, Nash- ville ville. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, November 18, 1977, at Vogt Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 19, at St. Cyril Catholic Church, Nashville. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Brown added. During last winter’s natural gas shortage, 2 million Americans were out of work in a two-week period, Brown said, emphasizing that the President’s energy proposals are key to solving the nation’s employment problems. Enactment of the Ad­ ministration’s energy plan would also create additional jobs in coal mining, construction, energy conservation activities and related fields, the under secretary said. Passage of the welfare reform package, Brown continued, “will provide 1.4 million jobs-a job for every welfare family by 1981.” By then, he explained, the public service employment program would be expanded and directed towards welfare recipients. The Labor Department official noted that these new job-creating proposals would supplement employment and training programs already initiated under the Administration’s economic stimulus package. These include increasing public service em­ ployment from 300,000 to 725,000; doubling older worker programs and the Job Corps; and creating young adult conservation cen­ ters, youth incentive programs, youth community conservation programs and youth employment and training programs. HOLIDAY SPECIAL! . . THIS GENERAL ELECTRIC TELEVISION SET FEATURES THE VIR COLOR SYSTEM. GE WON AN EMMY FOR USING VIR FIRST! SEE IT PERFORM. 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A union service will be held Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Griswold Room in the Congregational Church. Bring finger foods such as crackers, cheese, nuts or fruit. Saturday evening, November 12, supper guests of Misses Martha and Margreta Zemke were Mr. Bob Zemke of Long Beach, California; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Grashius of Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Durwood Booher and family and Miss Mary Zemke of Battle Creek; Mrs. Kate Snider, Mrs. Hermina Southern, Mr. & Mrs. Danny Cook and family, and Mr. & Mrs. Reinhart Zemke of Vermontville. Bob, as some of you may recall, lived in Ver­ montville from 1933 to 1935, when his parents ran a dry goods store. Mrs. Stanley Green, Mrs. Debbie Huckendubler and Julie spent a few days last week at Germfast visiting Mrs. Green’s sister, Mrs. Iva Zellar, who is in poor health. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Little (former Gail Pifer) are the proud parents of twin boys, Justin Otto 5 lbs 8 Vi oz., and Jacob Mac 5 lbs 10 oz., born at Lansing General Hospital. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bud Pifer and great-grandparents are Mrs. Alice Shillings and Otto D. Pifer of Lansing and Mr. and Mrs. Ceylon Garlinger of Nashville. The twins’ father, Rodney Little, suffered a serious accident Friday evening just at the eastern edge of Vermontville while on his way to Lansing. He lost -control on the curve and overturned his pickup which was a total loss. He was taken via ambulance to Lansing General Hospital where he underwent surgery later that night. He is in intensive care but improving. Mrs. Eva Saylor, formerly of PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5171 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan CARPENTER AND MASONRY WORK WANTED. Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT PH. 726-0324 Vermontvilje, Michigan East Main is in a Cadillac Hospital with a blood clot in her leg. Several from here attended the wedding of Miss Erica Reist and Mr. Michael Myers Saturday evening at the Charlotte Congregationall Church. A reception followed at the Charlotte Armory. Mr. and Mrs. George Firster and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wells went to Meads Restaurant at Chesaning for Sunday dinner. Thursday Mrs. Firster went to the Converse Nursing Home near Hastings and brought her aunt, Mrs. Mina Barnes, home for the day. Mrs. Freida Laurent of Nashville was also a guest. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mr. and Mrs. Reinhart Zemke and Miss Margreta Zemke were among the large group of friends who at­ tended the 50th Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Barnes on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Hermina Southern and Mrs. Kate Snider called on Mrs. Lois Weyant and Mrs. Gertrude Martens at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. The Vermontville United FFA to begin CROP Drive The Maple Valley FFA will World an Service, in- provided through community hold its annual CROP Drive on terdenominational agency which CROP projects enable farmers to Thursday, December 1. Members assists people in more than 30 increase crops by dealing with of the vocational agriculture countries every year. the root causes of hunger. Food classes are now working on the Since its inception in 1947, from CROP is often used as publicity, organizing canvassing CROP has made available more wages in "Food-for-Work” materials, and forming teams to than $100 million worth of projects wherein laborers con­ collect the contributions. The resources to the world’s hungry. struct schools, roads, and water entire school district will be split Increasingly, those resources are systems, and receive the com­ up into areas with each team being utilized in programs that modities as pay. Food-for-Work being assigned an area to can-help people help themselves. enables people to feed their door-to-door. vass Tran- Seeds, fertilizer, tools, and other families in dignity, without sportation for the student groups agricultural development aid “handouts”, while building for a will be secured from local adult more self-sufficient future. volunteers. An envelope will be left at the door for those who are not home when the members are NOTICE canvassing. Donations for CROP may then be put in the envelopes The regular scheduled meeting of the Nashville Village and mailed to the high school. If Council to be held November 24,1977, will be cancelled anyone would like to furnish due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. transportation for the CROP Susan M. Corkwell Drive, please call the high school Village Clerk at 852-9275.' A goal of $400 has been set by the FFA. Proceeds from the doorto-door canvass will be used by CROP to furnish food and self­ help resources through Church Nashville Garbage Customers SPECIAL NOTICE Continued— Methodist Women wish to thank the community for their patronage at the bazaar and bake sale last weekend 'at Johnny’s Food Mart. It was very suc­ cessful. Hastings Sanitary Service will be picking up garbage as usual on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1977. Susan M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Wednesday November 23, 1977 -- Page 4 Maple Valley Winter Sports The winter season is upon us and we are looking forward to an exciting winter from our athletic teams. There will be approximately 185 student-athletes participating in our winter sports programs. We at Maple Valley, can be thankful that we have such outstanding athletes, coaches and fans representing our fine school. Larry Lenz, Maple Valley Athletic Director Maple Valley 1977-78 Varsity-J.V. Basketball Maple Valley Varsity Basketball Front row left to right, Emmet Swan, mgr.', Doug Halsey, Kirby Wilmore, Ken Hansbarger, Jeff Zemke, David Munn, Mike Hamilton. Back row left to right, coach Jerry Reese, Tom Gurd, Kevin Kilpatrick, Jeff Slocum, Andy Joostberns, Hal Ferguson, Brvon Antes and Pete Benton. Nov. 29 Dec. 2 Dec. 6 Dec. 9 Dec. 13 Dec. 16 Jan. 3 Jan. 6 Jan. 10 Jan. 13 Jan. 17 Jan. 20 Jan. 24 Jan. 27 Jan. 31 Feb. 3 Feb. 10 Feb.14 Feb.17 Caledonia Central Montcalm Middleville Lakeview Vestaburg Montabella Lakewood Carson City Saranac Portland Middleville Vestaburg Caledonia Central Montcalm Lakeview Portland Montabella Carson City Saranac 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 Home Home Home Away Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Away Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Maple Valley 1977-78 Freshman Basketball Nov. 29 Dec. 5 Dec. 14 Dec. 19 Jan. 3 Jan. 4 Jan. 9 Jan. 11 Jan. 16 Jan. 23 Jan. 25 Jan. 30 Feb. 6 Feb. 8 Maple Valley Junior Varsity Basketball Front row left to right, Dave McGinley, Jeff McDonald, Vern Sargent, Jeff Mead, Chris Beebe, Roger Drake, Terry Samann. Back row left to right, coach Mel Ruohonen, Tim Gearhart, Brad Mateer, Doug Cook, Don Fox, Tony Joostberns, Brian Hamilton, and Nyle Wells, mgr. Maple Valley Freshmen Basketball Team Front row left to right, Cyle Cornish, Brad DeCamp, Todd Gearhart, Terry Pierce Dan McClintpck, Greg Rodriguez, Louis Mapes. Back row left to right, Danny Hoffman, mgr.; Bob Bishop, Glenn Godbey, Dan Montague, John Kent, Raymond Pufpaff, Jim Polhamus Brian HiH, Joe Farley, and coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. Missing from photo are Pat Keries Jeff Black, Jeff Weiler, and Ross Nichols. Caledonia Montabella Vestaburg Lakeview Lakewood Carson City Central Montcalm Portland Montabella Vestaburg Lakeview Carson City Central Montcalm Portland 4:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 4:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 Home Home Away Home Away Away Home Home Home Home Away Home Away Away Maple Valley Varsity Basketball has size and quickness— The team v this year has a nucleus of Pete Benton, Mike Hamilton, Doug Halsey, Kirby Wilmore and Andy Joostberns. Pete Benton will be the floor leader. He led last year’s squad to a TCAA Championship by averaging 8 points a game, 3 assists and led the team in steals. Andy Joostberns is counted upon heavily for most of the rebounding this year. Last season he averaged 9.7 points, pulled down 143 rebounds while hitting 55 percent of his 118 shots. Mike Hamilton will play both guard and forward this year. He was the reserve guard last year. He is an excellent passer and solid defensively. Doug Halsey will play forward this season. Has quickness and is a good shooter. Kirby Wilmore is sidelined with a knee injury and may not return for the remainder of this season. New faces this year are: uards-Jeff Zemke Guards-Jeff Zemke, Tom Tom Gurd Gurd, David Munn, and Andy Phenix; Forwards-Bryon Antes, Ken Hansbarger, Kevin Kilpatrick, and Jeff Slocum; Center-Hal Ferguson. GUARDS: Jeff Zemke and Tom Gurd are expected to see plenty of action with them alternating at the other guard spot. FORWARDS: Byron Antes, a transfer student from Battle Creek Central, should help rebounding and has the ability to hit the open man with good passes; Ken Hansbarger, good shooter, aggressive rebounder, is looking to help in any way possible this year; Kevin Kilpatrick has improved greatly and will be used to add some spark to the team plays; and Jeff Slocum is learning the game of basketball and likes to be in there when we press the other team. CENTER: Hal Ferguson, second year of playing organized basketball, will be useful in giving our starting center a rest or adding extra board strength. Junior varsity basetba as PotentialThirteen boys, one manager, and two stat girls make up the Junior Varsity Basketball team at Maple Valley this year. The coach is Mel Ruohoneu. The Continued next page— �The Macle Valiev News, Nashville, Wednesday November 23,1977 - Page 5 Maple Valley 1977-78 Wrestling Nov. 29 Dec. 1 Dec. 3 Dec. 6 Dec. 8 Dec. 12 Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Jan. 5 Jan. 10 Jan. 12 Jan. 14 Jan. 17 Jan. 19 Jan. 21 Jan. 24 Jan. 26 Jan. 28 Feb. 8 Delton 6:30 Pewamo-Westphalia 6:30 Pennfield Invitational 6:30 Hastings 6:30 Vestaburg 6:30 Lakewood 6:30 Portland 6:30 Olivet Saranac 6:30 Battle Creek-Springf ieId 6:30 Lakeview 6:30 MV Invitational 11 AM Central Montcalm 6:30 Montabella 6:30 Union City Invitational Galesburg-Augusta 6:30 Carson City 6:30 Tri-Central League Meet 11 AM Springport 7:00 members of the team are Jeff Mead, Chris Beebe, Tony Joostbems, Doug Cook, Brad Mateer, Don Fox, Vem Sargent, Brian Hamilton, David McGinley, Todd Gearhart, Jeff McDonald, Roger Duake, and Terry Samaan. Nyle Wells is the manager with Kelly Knoll and Shelly Wolf keeping stats for the team. “It is very difficult to predict what our final won-loss record will be,” says Coach Ruohoneu. “The team has good heighth, desire, and raw basketball potential which could be developed. Our weakness is team play, but each day shows improvement in that area, and things like that will work out eventually.” The Junior Varsity schedule opens on Tuesday, November 29, at home against Caledonia. Freshman basketball hopes to be exciting The freshman basketball team has 19 players and one manager. It’s schedule includes 12 league games and two non-league games. This year’s team plays Lakewood and Caledonia in non­ league contests. The freshmen hope to be an exciting team. It appears this year’s team has average speed with a tall center. They are looking forward to their opening game with Caledoniai November 29 at 4 p.m. Away Home Away Away Away Away Home Away Away Away Home Home Home Away Away Away Home Home Away Wrestling team to rebuildAfter last year’s record season and the loss of six seniors, this year’s wrestling team is one that has a few returning lettermen and a number of open weight classes. Leading this year’s team are returning state champion--All American Bryan Fassett, regional champion Robin Pen­ dell, and captain Doug Hansbarger. This fine trio is backed up by returning lettermen Stuart Trumble, Mike Yost, and Tim Burd. Scott Perkins, Terry Frith, and Frank Cooper have all had some experience and are ex­ pected to be competitive this year. This year’s tough schedule will undoubtably prove very challenging to both veteran and new, inexperienced, but eager matmen. Even though this is a rebuilding year, we expect to be very competitive in the T.C.A.A. and remain respectful in our non­ conference encounters. Continued on page 11- Maple Valley Varsity Wrestling Front row left to right, Norman Secord, Tim Laurie, Mike Trumble, Mark McMillen, Brett Hummell, Mark Sutfin, Ray Barland, Leon Hoffman. Second row left to right, Terry Frith, Bill Hosman, Greg Sutfin, John Matson, Wdyne Curtis, Brian Chaffee, Ron Beals, Ed Reid. Back row left to right, Chris Ricketts, Doug Hansbarger, Scott Perkins, Stu Trumble, Frank Cooper Tim Burd, Pete Schippel, Dave Toman, and coach Steve MacDonald. Missing from photo are Mike Yost, Dennis Yost, and Bryan Fassett. Maple Valley Varsity Cheerleaders Left to right are Becky Fox, Teresa Kent, Gretchen Hartenburg, Brenda Musser, Debby Laurie, Kathy Garvey, and Kelly Foote. The faculty advisor is Mary Fox. Go get'em LIONS! These Merchants support the Lions Year-round Carl’s Market 999 Reed St. Nashville Ph. 852-1621 Trowbridge Service Johnny’s Food Mart Nashville Hardware 130 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 160S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0640 105 S. Main Nashville 852-0713 Kelley’s Variety Store Kent Oil Company Security National Bank 117 N. Main Nashville 852-9747 (Gerald Kent, owner) 735 Durkee (M66) Nashville Ph. 852-9210 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0790 Farmers’ Gas & Oil Good Luck Lions 106 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9626 Hecker Agency 225 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9680 Johnson Furniture 112 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9594 Vogt Funeral Home 204 Queen Nashville Ph. 852-0840 Maple Valley Implement 737 Sherman Nashville Ph. 852-1910 Eaton Federal Savings & Loan S. Main Street Nashville Ph. 852-1830 Nashville Steak House 202 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1731 Maple Valley News Hastings PJi. 945-9554 Simon Pharmacy 207 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0845 Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 1-517-726-0330 Jack’s Standard Service 209 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 1-517-726-0589 Citizen's Elevator Company 870 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726J3514 Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Main St. Vermontville & Nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 Powers Service 133 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9587 South End Food & Beverage 637 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9833 Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9107 �The Mople Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday November 23. 1977 - Page 6 Food Stamp eleigiblity rules change Hud recipients sought MEMBER NWpAper p Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Hastings, Graphics Inc., Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. Drift Skippers Snowmobile club active seeking new members— Some families and senior citizens who applied for food stamps since August 5, 1974 and were not eligible may now be entitled to buy food stamps. Persons who were ineligible since then because they were receiving rent subsidies from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development should contact their local food stamp office. These persons may also be entitled to additional food stamps to make up for benefits lost because their application was denied. Other persons were found eligible but were charged too much for their food stamps because of the HUD rent subsidy. These persons should also con­ tact their local stamp offices. They may be eligible for a cash refund. Maple Valley Drift Skippers getting ready for snowmobile season NOTICE Deadline for filing nominating petitions for Nashville President, Clerk, Treasurer, assessor and three two-year terms on the Nashville Village Council will be Tuesday, December 20, 1977 at 4:00 p.m. Petitions must be filed with the Nashville Village Clerk. Nomination petitions are available at the Village Clerk’s Office. Susan M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk Parents- stop in and register your children to... FREE! WORLD'S LARGEST TOY FILLED CHRISTMAS STOCKING! No purchase neccessary Drawing— Colossal Christmas Stocking is filled to the brim with exciting toys for girls and boys! Thurs., Dec. 22 (NOT required to be present to win) Variety Store 115-117 N. MAIN in NASHVILLE Ph:852-9747 Drift Skippers Club Officers shown at their new clubhouse behind Nancy's Beauty Shop are left to right, Steve Cowell, president; Ollie Shumaker, secretary; Bob Shumaker, board member; Judy Joppie, treasurer; Bill Joppie, vice-president; and Dave Dankenbring, board member. Due to the passing of the new No-Trespass Law, any individual who is not a member of the Maple Valley Drift Skippers Snowmobile Club is not eligible to ride on the land that the club has leased. Club members reported that in the past some people have had the attitude of “why should we join the club when we can ride the trails anyway”. Members say these people do not realize all the work the club does to keep up the trails and keep them open for riding. The club dues are used for insurance of its members and guests who ride on the trails, for the construction of a trail groomer built by the club, and for the annual safari and hot dog roast. Dues are $10 per family or $5 for single membership. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at the new clubhouse behind Nancy’s Beauty Shop in Vermontville. The club wishes to invite any interested snowmobilers to the meetings. The club plans to add a couple more events to the agenda this year, a dance scheduled for February 4, and a possible pig roast. Club members said that Denny and Donny Wertz of DeWertz and Co. from Charlotte gave the club $25 even though they may never ride the trails because they think the club is great. Besides the new clubhouse, the club’s biggest accomplishment was the building of a bridge across the Thornapple River so that people south of the river can ride into Vermontville. Get into the Holiday Spirit! ...let Nancy, Laurie or Barb find a holiday look that’s rightfor you. Call for an appointment today... 726-0330 <(?■ Nancy's Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St., Vermontville Ph. 726-0330 Bob Lacinski, Community Relations Manager, Jackson, reminds you: There are things you can do to control the cost of your phone bill. We are constantly searching for ways to help you economize on your phone service, but here are just a few ideas on how you can help yourself: Call when it's least expensive. For example, when you’re calling long distance, dial direct and plan your calls for times when the rates are lowest. Budget Service that’s really low budget! Look into the availability of Budget Service if you don’t make a lot of phone calls every month It’s the least expensive one-or-two party phone service we offer. Plan to have all your service installed in one visit. For instance if you move plan carefully so the installer doesn't have to make extra trios for orwc which youmay you may have aveopayaonacarges. to pay additional charges. And n weyoure while you’re ’ planning for new service, make sure it’s going to be the kind most suited to your needs. Sometimes, little tips can save you a surprising amount over the th long haul. We’ll keep trying to help you save. Michigan Bell... people who enjoy serving people. Michigan Bell �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday November 23, 1977 -- Page 7 Slow week for harvest— HAPPY THANKSGIVING-As families gather to observe this festive holiday, let us all sit back and reflect upon our many blessings. And while traveling to and from the homes of relatives, drive defensively so that this November holiday can truly be a happy one. BUDGET BILL--The legislature has approved HB 4158, the last 1977-78 budget bill, which funds state construction projects. The fiscal year began October 1; this had to be enacted this month to avoid losing federal funds. TRUCK INSPECTIONS-The state’s inspection program of double-bottom tanker trucks hauling hazardous cargo has forced safety repairs to 67 per­ cent of the inspected vehicles. Of the 418 double-bottoms inspected, 281 failed the first inspection and all but 31 of those have been repaired and passed rein­ spection. Inspections now will involve single tankers carrying hazardous cargo, delivery trucks and liquid petroleum gas trucks. FIXUP FIXUP-Now in the Senate is HB 5417, which amends the 1976 Home Improvement Act to ensure that homeowners who want to fix up their home under the Act’s tax exemption provisions would not have to fill out any forms for local assessors; the prohibition on improvementrelated assessment increases would remain in effect as long as the person owned the property. BUS RIDERS-The House has also approved HB 4865, which limits the capacity of school buses to 110 percent of “officially rated” capacity. If this is enacted, it will be illegal for schools to overload their buses, thus causing unsafe conditions for the children riding. BAR RULES-The Michigan Liquor Control Commission has set new rules which provide that a bar may .lose its liquor license if it has nude or live sex shows, or if it displays films or slides depicting scenes of people per­ forming explicit sexual acts. For a detailed copy of these rules, write Walter Keck, Liquor Control Commission, Box 30005, Lansing 48909. SHIPWRECK ANTIQUES-The Senate is now considering HB 4759, which would restrict the removal of historical items from Great Lakes bottomlands. The bill is designed to ensure that Michigan artifacts do not end up in New York antique markets, via swim-by-night skindivers. NEW YEAR’S-The House will soon vote on HB 5697, which would extend the hours of liquor establishments on New Year’s Eve until 4 a.m. The bill would also allow restaurants serving Sunday brunch to sell liquor after 10 a.m.; the present starting time is noon. COYOTE PELTS--The Department of Natural Resources will now keep all coyotes presented to it by trap­ pers and hunters for bounty payments. Previously, the DNR would return pelts after paying bounty and marking them; this allowed hunters to also sell the pelt on the fur market. With snow storms moving through the north and cold, wet weather in the southern portions of the State, little progress was made in harvesting crops, ac­ cording to the Michigan Crop Reporting Service. With soils that never really dried out, muddy again, field activity was limited to high or tilled ground. For the week ending November 12, less than 3 days were suitable for field work. Picking corn, digging sugarbeets, combining soybeans, salvaging dry beans, and fall plowing were the prime activities when weather cooperated. With many fields too wet to work, most Michigan farmers were anxiously awaiting deer hunting season. Across the State soil moisture was considered onethird adequate and two-thirds surplus. CORN-With wet soils and long lines at the grain elevators, farmers are generally waiting for the field conditions to improve. Some farmers are using “4-wheel drive” and “track” vehicles in attempting to overcome the wet conditions. Corn is 60 percent harvested versus last year’s 89 percent and a normal 65 percent. Comments on corn included the following: from Barry County “Some elevators have been only accepting com as it is being shipped out.” A Lake County farmer stated, “The corn left has either too much moisture to crib or fields are too soft for har­ vesting equipment.” From St. Canadian hosts visit VermontvilleMr. & Mrs. Hey from North Bay, Ontario, who are the summer caretakers at Brunswick Lake Lodge where so many Vermontville people go in July for their Canada fishing vacation, were in town last week staying with Mr. & Mrs. Louie Wells doing some Michigan deer hunting. On Saturday evening a welcoming party for Vic and Kitty, as they are affectionately called, was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Jack Rathburn where 35 of the fishing gang gathered to recall the many good times spent fishing together. Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads Clair County, “Might as well go deer hunting and come back after it freezes up.” WINTER WHEAT-Planting this fall is over, even though growers were not able to plant all the acreage they intended to earlier. About 80 percent is seeded. Due to the late harvest and wet fields growers were unable to plant as much acreage as they would have under more favorable field conditions. SOYBEANS AND DRY BEANS-Soybeans are 75 percent combined, a 5 percent progression over last week. Last year, the soybean harvest was virtually complete with 97 per- cent in the bin. Normally soybeans are 85 percent com­ bined by this late in the fall. Dry beans are still 85 percent harvested as no progress was made during the week. Last year and normally harvest would have been over for a month by now. Fields that are left have' not “firmed up” enough to allow “salvage” operations. Many farmers with fields left to harvest have little hope of combining their remaining fields. SUGARBEETS-The sugarbeet harvest is virtually complete with 95 percent dug. Last year harvest was complete on this Continued on page 10 Nashville Church of the Nazarene Presents “Youth Sunday November 27 At 11 A.M. Rev. James Sherman invites you to hear our youth sing and Darwin E. Curtiss, student at Mt. Vernon Nazarene College, preach. Come and worship with us. Santa’s Here Early! WITH HIS BIG Christmas :? Club Accounts for moms, dads, kids, grandparents LEASE: 1978 F-150 Pickup $qq with rustproofing per month 1978 Thunderbird with rustproofing *112 8 per month Congratulations to Pat Guy and Robert Case on their 1978 Vehicle Purchases See DICK SEE JUNE TOBIAS PIDDINGTON and aven Santa's Helpers . . . that's right, EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN Is bringing Santa here early so you may take advantage off the Pre­ Christmas Savings and Selections for ’78 START YOUR ’78 CHRISTMAS CLUB ACCOUNT NOW! and Loan Association 3 Convenient Locations to Serve You: "Customer Satisfaction is Our Aim!" HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICH. - PHONE 543-3880 sas ART MEADE Located 1 Mile East of Lake Odessa Call... 374*8861 HERE'S NW NR IHTEREST PIYIN CRRISTWS CLII WNKS BWBH IgMimS PWRBU BW R 8 MB ............................... ................... ~ t................... *M J - maar iimiti wnaiT - NASHVILLE, MICH. - PHONE 852-1830 — EATON RAPIDS, MICH. - PHONE 663-1551 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday November 23, 1977 - Page 8 Eaton County Farm and Home calendar of events— Monday, Nov. 21-4-H spon­ sored Cross Country Skiing Activity. Everyone welcome, including the whole family, not limited to 4-H members, 4-H Building Auditorium. Thursday, Dec. 1-8 p.m. Vo-Ag Thursday Night Meeting “Pesticide CertificationFarmers Need It” by Warren Cook at the Vo-Ag Room, Charlotte High School. Friday, Dec. 2—6:30 p.m. MSU Bred Ewe Sale Banquet at Pretzel Bell Restaurant, Trowbridge Rd., East Lansing. Saturday, Dec. 3—MSU Bred Ewe Sale: Show 9 a.m.; Sale 12 noon. Wednesday, Dec. 7-9 a.m.-3 p.m. Telfarm Check-in Day, Extension Office, 126 N. Bost­ wick. Thursday, Dec. 8--7 p.m. Livestock Quiz Bowl, Richard Brown residence, 5222 Lawrence Hwy. Thursday, Dec. 8-8 p.m. Vo-Ag Thursday Night Meeting “Cash Crop Prices Affect Farmland” by Dr. Roy Black, at the Vo-Ag Room, Charlotte High School. Friday, Dec. 9-9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pesticide Examination, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Dec. 9, 10, 11-Horse Leaders Conference, Kettunen Center. Monday, Dec. 12-10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dairy Breeding Seminar at Long’s Conference Center, Lansing. Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads 5th and Sth graders learn about Thailand Serving our countryHonolulu, Hawaii (AHTNC) Nov. 15-Private Gerald A. Brass, whose wife, Patricia, lives at 119 Queen St., Nashville, Mich., recently was assigned to Tripier Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, for on-the-job training as a clinical specialist. He entered the Army in March of this year. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Brass, live at 112 Main St. Potterville, Mich. ACTION-ADS MEXICRAFT NOW OPEN: Wrought iron, pottery, baskets and glassware. Come check our prices. We are the middle man. Across from Post Office, Nash­ ville. Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. WANTED: German military items. Fair cash prices paid. 795­ 3282 Middleville. FIVE-YEAR BIRTHDAY PARTY at NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY , December 10,1977 Watch this paper for our free coupon. FRIDAY t SATURDAY November 25 and 26 ^JOHN DEERE SHOCKING SCZ1FF6RS SAKE NOWI CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE: Cut your own $5 each starting Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located 3 miles east of Charlotte on M-50 to Stewart Road, turn right a half mile. ______________ (12-13) FOR SALE: I am making Raggady Ann and Andy dolls in three sizes. 852-9577 Nash­ ville. (11-29) NOTICE Due to unforseen circumstances, the MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP BOARD will hold their December 4 meeting at 8 p.m. at the home of Mary Jarrad._______________ SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health; Call MENZQ HOWE, Charlotte, Phoh§ 543-0173. (tfn) On November 15 the 5th and 6th graders at Kellogg School had a unit on world cultures. This week it was on Thailand. The person from Thailand was Suchit Smanyanoneha. Thailand has many palaces and temples. Some are big and others are very small. Thailand is ruled by a king and queen. They also have royal boats. Their capitol is Bangkok. They have a lot of elephants. In Thailand they make pottery, silverware, and baskets. Thailand has floating markets, and they grow rice. They worship an idol called Buddha. Miss Universe lives in Thailand and her name is Arpasra. Their flag is red, white, and blue. Their $20 bill equals one American dollar. They wear sandals. She could barely speak English yet. She was very interesting. By Tim Braden and Loretta Meehan MARGUERITE BURDICK is a patient at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek. She has been ill for a few weeks and was admitted to the hospital Monday, November 14. Marguerite is now much im­ proved and would enjoy hearing from friends. Her address is Leila Hospital, 4th Floor, Battle Creek, Mich. 49017. Mrs. Wayne Gould and daughter, Leslie, and Mildred Latta recently returned from a two-week visit in Corona, California where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gutchess and daughters. During their visit Mr. and Mrs. John Latta from Chico, California drove down for a visit. HAPPY THANKSGIVING from all the folks at... SOUTH END Snowmobile • we will be OPEN: Plugs All Day Thanksgiving Belts Butternut Blue Seal BREAD Hand Tools 3^*1 Be safe! Keep snowmobiling fun. Carry a spare drive belt and extra spark plugs anytime you head out on the trail. And be sure to insist on genuine John Deere Parts. To make important trail repairs quickly, keep the tools you'll need in your machine’s storage compartment. John Deere Tools are top quality and are backed by our free replacement warranty. 20 oz. loaves McDonalds 7-UP MILK LOW FAT WHOLE 2-Litre Size G&W Sales in Lake Odessa • Ph. 374-8835 New Winter Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30am to 5:30 pm Saturdays 7:30am until NOON SOIlth End***& Beverage Hours Mon. ■ Sat. 8:30 to 11 Sunday 11 to 11 637 eSoutLh AMA a•in in aNiasihville • �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday November 23. 1977 - Page 9 Record corn and soybean crops forcast The largest grain com and soybean crops ever produced in Michigan are now being har­ vested, according to the Michigan Crop Reporting Ser­ vice. In spite of early season dry weather, heavy summer and fall rains improved yield prospects, but are causing harvesting delays. Yield prospects improved for both corn and soybeans during October. The dry bean production forecast is unchanged from last month, but the sugarbeet forecast was raised from a month ago. Rains and wet fields continued to slow harvesting of fall crops during October, although field work speeded up during the last week of the month. Wet fields have prevented the harvest of a considerable acreage of dry beans, and it is doubtful whether much of the ramaining acreage will be harvested. The sugarbeet harvest was nearly complete by November 1, while over 75 per­ cent of the 1978 wheat crop was planted by that date. The potato harvest was over 90 percent complete and the making of 3rd cutting hay was drawing to a close. Pastures were mostly in good to excellent condition for this time of year. Forecast for major Michigan crops are given below: CORN FOR GRAIN: The production forecast was raised to 174 million bushels, and is now 23 percent larger than last year’s crop. Yields of fields harvested to date have been considerably Congratulations to all of the Maple Valley Teams from... "The ALL-TOGETHER Team sIufo-Otvnirs Insuranc LfeHomeCarBusness 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 higher than expected earlier in many areas. The yield forecast for the State has been raised to 85 bushels per acre, a new record high, and 16 bushels more than last year. About 40 percent of the acreage was harvested by November 1. DRY BEANS: The 5,250,000 hundredweight (cwt.) forecast is unchanged from last month, but 8 percent larger than the small 1976 crop. Rains and wet fields continue to delay the completion of harvest. About 80 percent of the acreage was harvested by November 1, but how much of the ramaining acreage will be harvested is doubtful. SOYBEANS: The soybean forecast was raised to 19.4 million bushels, 68 percent more than produced last fall. A record high yield of 27 bushels per acre along with a record high 720,000 acres for harvest both contribute to the all-time high production forecast SUGARBEETS: Yields turned out better than expected earlier. A crop of 1,806,000 tons is now forecast, 17 percent larger than the 1976 crop. An average yield of 21.0 tons per acre is expected for the State. POTATOES: A fall crop of 8.8 million cwt., is now expected, 6 percent more than last year. Yields continue to improve and a new record high yield of 275 cwt. is forecast. . FRUIT: No new forecasts were made for fruit. The October 1 apple forecast of 540 million pounds is 13 percent larger than the 1976 crop. Grapes are forecast at 26,000 tons, 79 percent more than produced last year. The 12,000 ton forecast for pears is double the 1976 crop, while the 15,000 tons expected for prune­ plums is up 25 percent from last year. A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen Should we- spend a couple million dollars more on PBB-this time to attempt to ascertain whether there has been any effect on the health of the general population of Michigan? It’s a hard question to answer and I’m still undecided. Here are a couple of the questions on my mind. Is it possible, even with a multi­ million dollar study, to determine with any degree of reliability, whether or not there have been health effects? I can see poten­ tially insurmountable scientific problems. Suppose we do a thorough survey of the level of all diseases and symptoms in Michigan. Is there a departure from normal or not? What is the normal level of insomnia (one of the symptoms Dr. Irving Selikoff, director of the last PBB study in Michigan, attributed to PBB) in a large population? Does anyone know? Suppose we find an “ab­ normal” level of some problem, for example, head colds? Is the high level of head colds due to PBB contamination or Michigan’s climate? Is the genetic background (ethnic origins) of the population of Michigan similar to that of some other state which could serve as a comparison? Would the oc­ cupational mix or level of air pollution alter the results? Both could significantly affect general health. So, I question whether it is scientifically possible to deter­ COntinued on page 11 Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP by Trained Mechanics • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE Maple Valley school lunch ...for the whole FAMILY 4931 Moto-Ski Snowmobiles fr»m.*87500 Wheeler Marine M-66 South of Nashville Phone 852-9609 Monday, Nov. 21,1977 Lasagna, peas, applesauce, peanutbutter sandwich, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 22,1977 Bar B-Q’s, green beans, fruit cocktail, pickles, milk. Wednesday, Nov. 23,1977 Turkey, dressing and gravy, corn, peaches, pumpkin cake, bread and butter, milk. No school Thursday (Thanksgiving), Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25. • BRAKES • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS use your Mobil ELECTRICAL WORK c™d1’ c-d or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The MopleValley News, Nashville, Wednesday November 23, 1977 - Page 10 a few feet away and had my son stopped by a woman (?) who yelled obscene words in his face. Is this the kind of fans you would rather be a part of? I feel the teams in M.V. need and have our support and the To the Editor: too much. Yes, we yell a lot and boys and coaches expect us to be After reading the recent letters get ourselves involved in the up there yelling for them. It is one in the Maple Valley News and game, but we use no profanity of the best things a parent can do talking to several other parents, I when yelling at the players or for his kids is to be interested in feel I should voice my opinion. coaches, and we yell just as much what he does. I don’t know where the parent I feel M.V. has one of the when a play goes good as when it biggest and best following of fans goes wrong or gets blocked. We sat at the Potterville game but of any team in our league. An yell as much at our own boys as after talking to several other example of this is the Vestaburg at others. This is to get them fired parents this week who saw none game where even after driving up and to encourage them, not to of this drinking, etc. going on over 80 miles one way we still had discourage them. It would sure around us, it must of been a very more fans there than the home be a dull game if nd one spoke. small group or we were so cold team, and this happens time and I’m sure the coaches would have and interested in the game we didn’t notice. again at games. something to say then. I don’t know what the student We will continue to stand I. was at the end zone one night who wrote the first letter expects. and heard a group from another behind our kids and coaches and First he says there is no en­ school calling our boys every feel the same emotions, when thusiasm and then that we yell obscene name with our team only they win and when they lose, and be proud and ready to go to the next game, megaphone and all, whereever it may be. A Proud Fan and Parent Our forefathers lived Mrs. Tom Joostbems to the editor... without sugar until the 13th century, without coal fires until the lUth, without but­ tered bread until the 16th, tea or soap until the 17th, without gas, matches or elec­ tricity until the 19th, without cars, canned or frozen foods until the 20th century. It seems we do have much to be thankful for. HAPPY THANKSGIVING & 'Veqt' FUNERAL HOME Nashville Phone 852-0840 HOME OF PURINA HOG HEALTH PRODUCTS KEEPS SWINE GOING AND GROWING STRONG! PURINA IRON PLUS II PURINA HOG PLUS II PURINA PIG PLUS PURINA PORK PLUS PURINA MIX-R-MYCIN CONCENTRATE Action Ads I CONKLINS CIDER MILL now open. Custom pressing Mon. thru Sat. Fresh cider for sale. 5100 West Gresham Highway. 517-726 0127. POTATOES NO. 1, 50-lb. bag $3.35; 20-lb. bag $1.40. Onions, 50 lb. sweet $6.75, 50 lb: regular $4.50. At Farmers Gas and Oil Station, Nashville. (tfn) Conf, from page 7 date. The beets that remain in the ground are on wet, untilled land. A Tuscola farmer commented, “Timing for harvest seemed about right as I just got the beets out and saw the first snow flurries.” FALL, PLOWING—Very little fall plowing occurred, except on tilled fields, due to the wet weather. For the State, 25 percent of the acreage intended for spring planted crops has been plowed. This is well behind last fall’s pace of 42 percent plowed. One farmer from Bad Axe commented, “When one steps on the soil, the water comes out through the worm holes.” CABBAGE—Cabbage harvest is nearing completion and is 95 percent cut. This coincides with last year’s progress. PASTURE FEED SUPPLIESPasture feed is average or above this year, in comparison to last year’s short supply. Feeding of hay and silage will soon be widespread as winter approaches. What makes 4-H unique? A while back I was reading an article in the National 4-H News written by Sharon Lynch, a 4-H leader. She wrote that, be it right or wrong, images tend to play a vital role in our society. But those images we are most accustomed to are currently going through some big changes. No longer is Ann expected to be a mother and housewife when she really yearns to be a professional pilate. And then there’s Paul who wants to go into child development or household management. Who could disagree with this? Either one will help him to grow to be a better person. Whether he decides later to go on in marine biology or not, he may still want to have a family or depend on himself to run a household as well as develop a career. This is where 4-H stands out above the rest. Not only does the organization move on to meet progressive times, but it mixes both girls and boys in a realistic way. 4-H members are no longer segregated into specific project areas because of their sex. Both can take foods and nutrition projects, personal appearance, automotive and woodworking projects. It makes more sense to let kids of all ages choose to work together than to force them apart due to their sex. After all, life is not a unisexual experience. When a young person leaves 4-H, she-he to« . working with ihissntaalready hlready used to Get a great deal on a jumbo hi-lo thermometer! BUD’S DUD’S SQUARE DANCE Saturday, Nov. 19 8-ll:00P.M. At Kellogg School These and other fine Purina Hog Health Products areavailableat Finger foods served. Guests most welcome! FARMER’S FEED SERVICE Thanksgiving praise service Vermontville Bible Church extends a cordial “welcome" to the community to join us for a real time of blessing on Wednesday evening, Nov. 23, at 7:30 The Ainger Bible Church choir will present one of John Peter­ son’s cantatas, “Love and Kind­ ness". The choir, conducted by Mrs. Evelyn Keith, has given this cantata several times before and it has been a real blessing to all who listened. There will be a time of “thanking and praising” for all the blessings of the past year. We would invite each and everyone of you to come and “share" with us. Pastor and Mrs; Boger wish to extend their best wishes to each ofyou for a blessed Thanksgiving Season. Action Ads RINGby&Bruce JEWELRY Done Higdon REPAIR: in Cicero Indiana. Bong in your repair jobs, MUUl OVAUO. ■ at KTAOIIITTI NTAASOHIIIVTTIIL wwL ws K wEs F■LOWERS & 4-H gives youth time to be the JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. whomever they wish. It makes (tfil) me proud to be a part of an Community Events Nashville organization like 4-H which is open enough to let its members explore every possibility of their own personality. And that’s what makes 4-H unique! All. notices should be delivered -to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in ordei to be printed in the following issue off the Maple Valley News. We all at Carl's Market want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! 1006 E. Railroad St, Hastings - Ph. 945-9926 S3 Purina... planning tomorrow with research today SfDartTan stones Closed November 24, 25, 26, 27 We will be taking corn by appointment Please notify us by Wednesday, November 23 Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 pun. - Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday November 23. 1977 •• Page 11 Decorations for an old-fashioned Christmas The smell of pine from the Christmas tree mixes with the aroma of cookies baking in the oven. There’s mistletoe hung in the doorway, a wreath on the front door and a cat curled up in front of a warm fire. It’s the image of an oldfashioned Christmas, a mood many of us try to capture in our homes today. A good place to start is with live greenery—holly, mistletoe, boxwood, pine and firbrightened with fruit or red ribbon. One simple decoration, part of Dutch Christmas tradition, recalls the legend of the three bags of gold that Saint Nicholas gave to three young women as their dowry. The decoration combines pine sprigs and three oranges representing the bags of gold. The pine sprigs are bundled with florist wire at the branch end, and the oranges are em­ bedded with wire and attached to the pine. A more elaborate decoration, popular in the mid-1800s, is the kissing bell. Made of boxwood, mistletoe, candles and apples suspended with yarn, the bell provided an excuse for young couples to exchange a kiss as they tried to take a bite from the apples. Other traditional decorations, easily constructed at home, in­ clude dried flower wreaths and delarobbia wreaths in which assorted fruits such as apples, tangerines, lemons and limes are wired to pine or fir boughs. Complete instructions for making these and other oldfashioned Christmas decorations are included in the NovemberDecember issue of the Historical Society of Michigan Newsletter. The instructions were prepared by professional staff members at Greenfield Village. The newsletter also includes a calendar of events listing in­ formation about tree trimming workshops, Christmas walks, and other Christmas activities in the Metropolitan Detroit area and throughout the state. Copies of the newsletter are available for $1 each from the Historical Society of Michigan, 2117 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, Mich. 48104. A nonprofit organization with 6000 members, the Society promotes the preservation of state and local history. Maple Valley Winter Sports Maple Valley Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Left to right are Sharon Fox, Diana Wells, Cathy Trumble, Christine Hamilton, Tammie Frank, Kathy Hummel and Sandy Hulbert. The faculty advisor is Mary Fox. • Calendar of Events • November 21 - Weight Control Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. No charge. Program on “Coping With Stress”. November 28 - Weight Control Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. No charge. Decemberl - Planning for Retirement - Part I, Financial, 7:30 p.m. Community Building, H&stings. December 5 - Weight Control Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. No charge. December 5 - Barry County MAEH Council, 1:30 p.m. Executive Board; 2 p.m. Full Council; Extension Office, Hastings. December 6 - DHIA Annual Meeting and Banquet, 12 noon, Coats Grove Church. December 6 - MAEH Christmas Tea, 1:30 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. December 7 - MABC Dairy Cattle Breeding Seminar, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hospitality Inn, Cascade Road and 1-96, Grand Rapids. December 8 - Planning for Retirement - Part II, Health, Leisure, New Career, Housing, Life Without Spouse, 7:30 p.m. Community Building, Hastings. December 10 - Registered Holstein Annual Meeting and Banquet, 12 noon, Coats Grove Church. December 12 4-H Council Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. December 12 - Pesticide Test Training Session, 1:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Nashville Garden Club The NASHVILLE GARDEN CLUB will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the home of Mrs. Fem Hawblitz for a 2 p.m. meeting. Members are reminded to bring $1 Christmas gift exchange. (11­ 29) Maple Valley Freshmen Cheerleaders Left to right are Diane Cook, Donna Steinbrecher, Sherry Kraai, Dawn Wells, Becky Cowell, Darla Sherman, and Dawn McCrimmon. The faculty advisor is Beverly Black. Continued from page 9 The world's most remote fishing lodge is located deep in the Ama­ zon jungle, hundreds of miles from traffic lights and jangling tele­ phones. Yet. it's as modem as anything we've got in these parts. And. it's as easy to get to as the average Canadian fly-in camp. The place is called El Dorado Lodge, and it's named after the chain of clear lakes on which it is located. Dorado means gold in Spanish, and. as legend has it. a cache of Indian gold is buried in these lakes. -But I'm not a treasure hunter, and neither are the other Norte Americanos who safari to El Dor­ ado each winter. We're more inter­ ested in the big golden-hued fish which inhabit these lakes, a fish which we call the peacock bass. The peacock bass is a helluva fish. It has much the same habits as our largemouth bass and. despite its colorful attire, about the same body conformity. It is leaner and mean­ er. though, and grows to a larger size. The current world record for the species was set here a couple of years ago and weighed 19‘i pounds. Larger fish inhabit these waters, though. The local witch doctor says they exceed 18 kilos (that's 40 pounds) but I think he's understating the subject. I saw one which was six inches between the eyes, and even for a Missourian, that's a big fish. Two years ago I had one of these bass strip a hundred yards of 20pound-test line off an Ambassadeur reel, and I have yet to return from a fishing trip there without breaking a rod, losing half of my lures, or using up a spool of extra line. Earlier this year I was successful in boating a 16‘/i pounder and, considering the species of fish, this was quite an accomplishment. The lodge is situated on the top of a hill overlooking one of the lakes and has a total guest capacity of 24 people. Rooms have all the modem amenities. There's a bar, dining room, even a swimming pool. Outboard-powered dugout canoes shuttle guests from one fish­ ing hole to another, and the guides, who don't speak much English, do a first-class job of keeping every­ body happy. The food is great, and, whether you believe me or not, there are no mosquitoes. This Amazon fishin' hole is reached by a two-hour charter flight from Bogota, Colombia, which in turn is serviced by daily flights from the U.S. by Braniff International. Flying time from Miami to Bogota is less than three hours, which indi­ cates that South America isn't as far away as most of us think. The best time to go fishing down there, incidentally, is when our driveways are piled high with snow, and our bass are hibernating for the winter. Makes sense, doesn’t it? mine whether our general health has been affected by PBB. Second question: Would there be some value to knowing that a certain level of symptoms can be related to our past PBB ex­ posure? Is it likely that anything could be done to treat the problem either on a general population scale or specifically on an individual basis? You can see I am highly suspicious that there will be no benefits from such a study. Still, I am almost ready to vote for it. The PBB contamination was a unique historic accident and the more information we can gather, the better prepared we will be for the future. However, I am strongly against insisting that the study be done by Dr. Irving Selikoff. His earlier Michigan work was broadly criticized on a scientific basis. He failed to provide for proper controls which could validate his conclusion that Michigan far­ mers had had health effects which could be traced to PBB. The failure was especially glaring in regard to the handling of blood samples from which he drew immunilogical conclusions. A separate, independent study at this time might help to confirm or deny Selikoff's conclusions. Big Brothers-Sisters need CARD OF THANKS The family of E. Dean Frith volunteers in County wish to express our heartfelt Everybody needs somebody thanks shown to us at the time of sometime. The Big Brothers-Big the loss of our loved one. The Sisters of Southcentral Michigan flowers, cards, and other gifts needs volunteers in Barry will always be remembered. County. There are 25 boys Mrs. E. Dean Frith waiting for a friend. If you are Mr. & Mrs. John Frith interested in helping a child who Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frith is unhappy, who might have Mr. & Mrs. George Frith problems or is heading for Mr. & Mrs. Leon Frith serious trouble, please contact Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Frith Madilyn Mast, 110 W. Center Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Drake Street, Hastings, ph. 945-2437. Mrs. Caroline Barry The rewards are not monetary, Kenneth Frit’ but who can place a value on the Naomi Frith smile on a child's face? Nashville Church of the Nazarene Presents... “Youth Sunday November 27 At 11 A.M. Rev. James Sherman invites you to hear our youth sing and Darwin E. Curtiss, student at Mt. Vernon Nazarene College, preach. Come and worship with us. �SPARTAN U.S.D.A. GRADE A SELF-BASTING ARMOUR TREET CANNED HEN TURKEYS LUNCHEON MEAT 12XZX\ IvTwt. SPARTAN PARTI-PAC LUNCH MEAT (reamEIBs. •INNER* lb. 12 OZ. WT. PKG. CREAMETTES Macaroni & Cheese STOVE TOP TWIN PACK Stuffing MIX 32 FL. OZ. PALMOLIVE - 200 OFF LIQUID DETERGENT 12 OZ. WT. PKG. 99* DINNER 7'/.t OZ. WT. NABISCO^ ^OREO COOKIES 5/sV r SHAMPOO - 19 OZ. WT. COUNTRY FRESH COTTAGE CHEESE k ,6w?k Ac OR HAIR SPRAY Imperial MARGARINE ,,, 59 Cookie Break isoz. Vanilla Cookies 99 Fold's 7 oz. ELBO MACARONI Long Thin £w SPAGHETTI JOHNNIE'S MARKET COUPON SAVINGS PILLSBURY BROWNIE MIX WT PKG BRECK Hefty 30 gal. 10's Trash Can Liners 89 Kraft 16 ot. CHEEZWHIZ Store Hours Monday - Tuesday Wednesday-Friday Saturday ( f Eckrich Regular or Beef FRANKS b Eckrich SLENDER SLICES o. JOHNNIE'S MARKET COUPON SAVINS! PRINGLES NEW FANGLED £ POTATO CHIPS FOOD Market VERMONTVILLE WT � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-11-30.pdf a9733b28d73e9cda4a5af782570e587b PDF Text Text ttLK paid । F A; U.S.PO5TAGi P, Hartings, Michlgaa >, 49058 Harting, ( PERMIT NO. F Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc, 2 E. Court St., Hastings, Michigan 'P.O. Nashville. Michigan STREET Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) HASTINGS. MICHIGAN <9058 Vol. 104 No. 29, Wednesday, November-30. 1977 Demolition of Nashville buildings completed Less than one month after the Nashville Business Owners Association purchased the properties, Bob's Hardware and the two buildings north of the former store, have been torn down. The demolition was done by Duane Hamilton's Excavating Inc. and Zane Mead last Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The properties were purchased by the association to rejuvinate the downtown Nashville business district. There are no definite plans for the nbw vacant property, but plans are geared to attracting a business (or businesses) that will stimulate the present operating businesses on Main Street. (Maple Valley News Photo) Vermontville to conduct Half and Half Drawing Vermontville to conduct Half and Half Drawing The Vermontyille Chamber of Commerce is currently conducting a raffle ticket sale for a Community Betterment Program. The raffle will conclude with a Half and Half Drawing December 17. The chamber will keep 50 percent of the total sales of the tickets for development of the community, the other half will go as prizes. First prize will receive 50 percent of the remaining total; second prize will get 20 percent; third prize, 15 percent, fourth prize, ten percent; and fifth prize, five percent. The tickets sell for $1.00 each and can be purchased at Johnny's Market, Sugar Hut Cafe, Nancy's Beauty Shop, Mike's Barber Shop, from members of the chamber and from some high school students. In photo are Frank Heinze (left), chairman of the drawing, and John Rodriguez. Lt is not necessary to be a Vermontville resident to win. The contest is open to anyone. ' (Maple Valley News) CONTEST RULES CHRISTMAS HEY KIDS — Color any or all of the drawings in this issue of the Maple Valley News and take the colored pic­ tures to the stores and businesses sponsoring the particular drawing that you colored. There will be < two gift certificates of $15 for first place, two $10 certificates for second price, and two $5 cer­ tificates for third prize. The' certificates must be used toward the purchase of any item (or items) in any of the participating businesses or for a savings deposit in any of the participating banking facilities. The contest will be broken down into two categories, one for children 6 and under and the other for kids 7-10. Entrys must be in by noon, Thursday, Dec. 8. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian or parents may drop off entrys far their children. U. 490'rBlwIfK �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday November 30. 1977 - Page 2 Join the fun, color the pictures and take them to sponsor's store and you could be a winner! State Representative Ernest W. Nash (R-Dimondale) is now a life member of the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids. This honor was bestowed upon Representative Nash by Representative Edward Manalak, chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee. According to Sam Story, executive director of the VFW National Home, Nash has done a lot of work on behalf of the home and has actively supported the work it does for the children of deceased and disabled members of the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary. The presentation of the life membership came as a surprise to Representative Nash who said he was "absolutely overwhelmed and deeply honored." Toys that are made by Santa’s elves are found in the stores on all the shelves. NAME ADDRESS PHONE AGE SIMON PHARMACY 207 N. Main, Nashville , Phone 852-0845 Bells declare Christmas is near, Watch the skies for Santa's reindeer! NAME ADDRES AGE PHONE New books at Putnam Library The Sounds of Silence by Judith Richards. Suspense Novel. The Alpha Raid by Alan Scholefield. An adventure novel based on a real campaign of World War I. The Bulgarian Exclusive by Anthony Grey. A novel about a news correspondent deeply in­ volved in foreign affairs at a Bulgarian Party Congress. The Kidnapped Surgeon by Alexander Knox. A novel set among the Canadian lakes during the last of 18th century. The Jarrah Tree by Mary Kistler. A novel of romantic suspense. The Styx Complex by Russell Rhodes. A novel involving the secrets of the world’s largest cosmetics and fashion empire. The Sleeping Bride by Dorothy Eden. Romantic suspense novel with a contemporary background. Swords of Mars and Synthetic Men of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs. A science fiction book with John Carter as hero. Dope by Sax Rohmer. A novel which tells of the drug traffic in London. Published in 1919. The Look of Innocence by Anna Gilbert; the romantic novel which won England’s award for this class in 1975. The Face of Abraham Candle by Bruce Clements. An ad­ venture story set in Colorado during the 1890’s. To Wake the Dead by John Dickson Carr. A mystery novel. God Has a Long Face by Robert Wilder. One of Wilder’s earlier novels. Set in Florida. Tsuga’s Children by Thomas Williams. A story of adventure. Chilton’s Honda Repair and Tune-up Guide by Ocee Ritch. 1972 printing. These, My Singing Words by Marvin Eugene Girard. Poetry by a Michigan author. Saddlery by E. Hartley Ed­ wards. Lists the equipment for horse and stable, explains its use and appraises its merit. Mother Nature’s Michigan by Warbach. Environmental education in a colorful soft-cover edition. NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9797 Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads We've trimmed our Christmas tree, With an angel on top for you and me! __________ NAME ADDRESS AG PHON TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0634 | �The Maple VoUey News NashvilleWednesday November 30. >077 - Pog« 3 Eaton County Farm & Home Calendar A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative HEATING HELP-The House this week will vote on HB 4371, which would provide up to 1250 to help low-income and senior citizens pay their 1978 winter heating bills. Arguments center on the bill's relative cost, and its lack of conservation measures. TAX 8TOR Y--Gover nor Milliken has signed into law HB 4178, which requires that a summary of state income and spending be included in Michigan Income Tax instruction booklets This information will appear with the upcoming 1977 forms MEDICAID FRAUD-The Governor has also signed four other bills which let the state take licensing action against dentists, medical practitioners, and hospital and nursing home operators who are convicted of fraudulently obtaining Medicaid fees SBT HASSLE—House and Senate conferees will meet this week to attempt to resolve their differences regarding SB 734, which revises the Single Business Tax. The House has supported tax relief to small and low-profit businesses via increased labor­ cost and income exemptions, while the Senate prefers a heavier rate on corporate profits and a lower rate on small firms. DOG LICENSE—Now before the full House is HB 4180, which would make dog licenses good for two years and require that you buy them before March 1 of every odd-numbered year; right now, they must be annual. Also, licensed veterinarians could accept fees and issue dog licenses. DOCUMENT SAFETY-Both houses have now approved SB 324-26, which together would require that Michigan drivers' licenses, personal identification cards, and vehicle registration cards be manufactured in such a way as to prohibit as much as possible the reproduction, alteration, counterfeiting, duplication or forgery of these documents. This toughens up present laws. BICYCLE REGISTRATIONThe House will soon vote on HB 4369, which would set up a uniform bicycle licensing and Attention Parents! We urge you to make sure that your children are fully protected against the following preventable diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, rubella and mumps. Check your records. If your children are not completely protected, or you’re not sure, call your doctor or the Health Department. The next Health Department Immunization Clinic dates are as follows: Monday, Dec. 5-9-11 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1978-9-11 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. (Health Department offices will be closed on Monday, Jan 2.) It is required that children be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. For further in­ formation call: Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 208 W. Court, Hastings, 945-9516. registration program run by the Secretary of State. The start date would be January, 1981; this would help police recover and return stolen bicycles. LABOR ASSISTANCE—The Department of Labor has con­ tracted with 15 community action agencies around the state to help 70,000 economically more than t by disadvantaged people, providing basic needs such as transportation and food to those who would otherwise do without. JUBILEE BILL-Soon to be voted on in the House is SB 833, which would enable local units of government to appropriate money for the observance of a diamond jubilee or centennial. Under present law, local units can support only Armistice, Independence, Memorial or Decoration Days. Thursday. Dec. 1-8 pm Vo-Ag Thursday Night Meeting “Pesticide CertificationFanners Need It" by Warren Cook at the Vo-Ag Room, Charlotte High School. Friday, Dec. 2-6:30 p m MSI Bred Ewe Sale Banquet at Pretzel Bell Restaurant, Trowbridge Rd., East Lansing. Saturday. Dec. 3-MSU Bred Ewe Sale: Show 9 am. Sale 12 noon. Wednesday, Dec. 7-9 a.m.-3 p.m. Telfarm Check-in Day, Extension Office, 126 N. Bost­ wick. Thursday, Dec. 8—7 p.m Livestock Quiz Bowl, Richard Brown residence, 5222 Lawrence Hwy. Thursday, Dec. 8-8 p.m. Vo-Ag Thursday Night Meeting "Cash Crop Prices Affect Farmland" by Dr. Roy Black, at the Vo-Ag Room, Charlotte High School. Friday, Dec. 9-9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pesticide Examination, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Dec. 9,10,11-Horse Leaders Conference, Kettunen Center. Monday. Dec. 12-10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dairy Breeding Seminar at Long’s Conference Center, Lansing. Friday, Dec. 16-9 a.m.-12 noon Farm Financial Management Workshop. Masonic Temple. Charlotte Saturday, Jan 7—12 noon-3 pm. D.H l.A.-Holstein Association Banquet, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. lasHfe Gardes Cfab The NASHVILLE GARDEN CLUB will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the home of Mrs Fern Hawblitz for a 2 p m meeting Members are reminded to bring $1 Christmas gift exchange. (1129) Try the latest in hair fashion... The NEW Solar cut perm and set, for the... ’77 Holiday Season Irene ’s Beauty Shop 204 N. Main—Nashville Phone:852-9107 OPEN: Tuesday thru Saturday Closed Monday Cash or Layaway Filko PointSetter (G.M. 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Main OPEN: Mon. - Fri. 8_- 5:30 Saturday 'til 4pm Charlie Andrus Nashville PHONE 517-852-9500 or 852-9501 Foarrest Babcock �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday November 30. 1977 — Page 4 Energy News This is the last update on the Energy convention attended by Mr. Jerry Reese, and students from Maple Valley. I will review three more different speakers that we listened by Kathy Jo Garvey to. The first of these is Mr. Jack L. Gingrass, a Democratic Representative from the 109 District of the Upper Pennisula. He is the chairman of the House Economic Development Com- Santa knows that Christmas is here, It’s his favorite time of the year. NAME ADDRESS PHONE AGE SECURITY NATIONAL BANK ' — S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0790 Decorations that giowand shine, bring joy at Christmas time. NAME ADDRESS A PHONE CARL’S SUPER MARKET 999 Reed St., Nashville Phone 852-1621 mittee, he also serves on other committees. Gingrass points out that we must learn to lower our use of energy, because there is a limit to our energy. We all have to work at conserving if we expect to get anywhere. Right now our only real cure is to cut back and make conservation work-stretching what we do have to go further and last longer. Industries are our largest users of energy. One-half of our resources could be saved, if we mixed them together. A factory uses about 41 percent gas and 18 percent oil, we can save, but then again we have to face the fact of needs, wants and population increasing year to year. New conservation can help, but we need time and money. Transportation is also a major use of energy. Adjustments have to be made to help save a good proportion of our resources. Heating and cooling also use about 80 percent of our energy. A few ways to help improve are by our education, our market system - raising prices to meet our demands, tax raising, and just regulating what we have. We have to use a creative mind, be very serious-this problem can be met for a price. We must accept the challenge. Mr. James C. Woodruff, director of the Gas Division of the Michigan Public Service Com­ mission, was also a speaker at the Energy Convention. Woodruff studied petroleum engineering and received a degree in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He is considered an energy expert in the real world of energy. He also told us that Michigan imports 90-95 percent of its natural gas from Texas, Gulf of Mexico and other parts of the world. Gas creates a force which is very uncontrolled and dangerous. Example of an erruption was in Michigan, near Traverse City. Thanks to the help of people, things worked out. Thanks to other people we enjoy our energy. A few bad experiences have allowed us to continue to live and use our energy. Some have died, ac­ cidents have taken place, some are still lost from war, and some have been electrocuted-all to. let us enjoy our energy. We ha ve to think deeply and not shallow when it comes to this serious problem. Energy, ac­ cording to Woodruff, is the dif­ ference between the way we live and being “beast of burden” (muscle power). This is sometimes misunderstood because of the cost of energy' in environmental destruction. Factors behind the “beast- of burden” are: air pollution behind a pair of muscles (using muscles instead of tractors) ; New York before automobiles (horses); think of the total amount of land being used for transportation now. Our land is dedicated to transportation. Energy is 'the servant of mankind. Because of our need for energy, population growth in­ definitely cannot happen. Our space program -is also involved. To represent our time and the measurement of fossil fuels used, we have a graph called “Hubbord’s Pimple”. We must read and listen to others. Hear what other experts have to say. As we focus upon Michigan, we find that Michigan must import 100 percent of its coal even though there is coal right in Lansing, Flint, Grand Ledge and other cities. There is no more mining in Michigan because the coal is of low quantity, wet, discontinuous us. erroded, and hard to get at. Most of our oil is also imported from Canada and overseas. In 1925 we did some producing. The embargo of 1973 was, more or less, a great favor to the foreign countries. In 1948 the Arabs shut off, but we still continued to export. In 1956 Arabs and Israel both produced; in 1967 both shut off. By 1973 we became 20-25 percent dependent on all imported-oil. We went from the largest exporter to the largest importer. Today, 1977, we are 49­ 50 percent oil dependent. We must think for ourself and do it wisely. Emotions are in-1 volved when it comes to choosing cont. page 5— Candy canes striped red & white, Pretty to see; a child's delight. NAME ADDRESS AG PHONE EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN 109 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1830 Children singing a holiday tune, means that Santa is coming soon. AD AG PH MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT 737 Sherman, Nashville Phone 852-1910 K �MopW Volley New? Nashville Wednesdoy No^e^be*- 30. 1977« Poe* 5 Mystery alcohol boosts field test crop yeild Field trials indicate that the yield of crops such as navy beans, sweet corn and cucumbers can be increased by up to 24 percent by using the growth-stimulating natural alcohol called triacontanol, according to Stanley K Ries, professor of horticulture "Results from our first year of field tests are surprisingly good," Ries announced this week at the 15th Annual New Horizons of .Science Briefing in New York "Increases in yield averaged from 7 to 22 percent, if all our test plots with 10 different crops are considered," Ries said. "The average increase for all plots of all crops was 12 percent These averages were based on com­ parisons of all of the different rates and times of applications (including those with crops where tnacontanol did not ap­ pear effective) with identical but untreated controls." The crops examined in this first year of triacontanol field testing included navy beans, asparagus, field com, sweet com, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, radishes, tomatoes and wheat The yields of three of the ten crops, field corn, lettuce and wheat, were not significantly higher than un­ treated controls. Ries noted, however, that Alvin J. Ohlrogge, Purdue University agronomist, was able to boost MEMBtK nna Association • Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville. Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3.200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. field com yields' in his 1977 triacontanol tests on experimental plots in Indiana. Favorable field test results increase the optimism for the future of the alcohol as a rapid means of boosting food production. But, Ries remains cautious in his predictions of the chemical’s future. "We still don’t know much at all about how this alcohol biochemically causes the plants to grow and yield more,” he says. “So, we can’t predict how triacontanol will work outside of our particular climate. It is still possible that the chemical won’t work in other important crop production areas such as the tropics or more arid locales. In fact, it may not work in Michigan next year.” Problems also are caused by the fact that the triacontanol-peracre requirements are so small. “At what appears to be the most effective rate for navy beans and cucumbers--5 milligrans per acre-a pound of triacontanol would make enough spray to fill 450 railroad tank cars and would treat 90,000 acres," Ries said. "Clearly, rate and method of application are most difficult problems,” he said. "I'm con­ fident that there are better ways of applying triacontanol than the foliar sprays that we used in our field trials this year.” The economic feasibility of triacontanol remains to be seen, Ries said, but added that the small quantities needed and the wide market for application are positive signs. Triacontanol was first isolated and identified in 1933 by the English scientist, A.C. Chibnail. Since then the alcohol has been found to be widely distributed in the environment, particularly in plant leaf waxes. But, its unusual growth stimulating properties were unknown until Ries discovered them in 1976. The oil embargo by OPEC nations in the early 1970’s brought rapid price hikes for commercial nitrogen fertilizers in the United States. “As a substitute, we thought the nitrogen-rich forages, like alfalfa, might be used as a fer­ tilizer in an emergency,” Ries said. continued from page 4 — Results of the first field tests in 1975 were surprising. Alfalfatreated tomatoes yielded 16 tons more per acre than the best plots where nitrogen was compared with alfalfa as a fertilizer sup­ plement. The increased crop yields couldn’t be attributed to nitrogen alone, so Ries set out to find out why and discovered triancontanol, with the analytical research help of Charles Sweeley, professor of biochemistry, and Violet Wert, senior research assistant in horticulture. The fact that triacontanol is common in the environment, coupled with the very low treatment rate, leads the scientists to feel the chemical will not become an environmental problem. It has yet to be deter­ mined how much testing the government will require, Ries said. “Triacontanol creates a lot of interesting new research questions,” says Ries, “but the real excitement goes back to the obvious implications for helping us to understand plant growth and perhaps helping hungry people in developing countries.” Taken from MSU NEWS­ BULLETIN, 11.17.77 This article was furnished by the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. For more information contact the Ex­ tension Service office in Hastings, 301 S. Michigan Ave., Ph. 948-8039. NEED A GIFT IDEA? Let us show you the perfect gift for so many occasions - personalized writing stationery. We have a wide selection of designs that can be imprinted with name and address for a truly special gift! We also have personalized playing cards, napkins, coasters and matches. Stop in and look them over at The Reminder, 112 E. Court St., Hastings. an outlet Nuclear power, first used in the bomb, dropped on islands of Japan. Today, almost every other country is going to nuclear power. The United States has to be kept on top with our technology and conscience. We know how to make all of the available resources work, that’s not the problem. Our problem is we have to make “bang” go “buzz”. Our technology keeps us growing, and it gets better every day to suit the needs and wants of today's society. Today, six percent of our population uses 35 percent of the world's resources. We must help save, we have to stay around to accept our problems. We’ve used our share erf resources and today we are using someone else’s share. Is it fair? Last, but not least, we saw a demonstration by Renae Cook. She explained energy of today and energy of tomorrow. She also says that America is hogs, con!, page 6 — NOTICE Deadline for filing nominating petitions for Nashville President, Clerk, Treasurer, assessor and three two-year terms on the Nashville Village Council will be Tuesday December 20, 1977 at 4:00 p.m m Petitions must be filed with the Nashville Village Clerk . Nomination petitions are available at the Village Clerk's Office. Susan M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk Foxprint ^1 1 o^~'~i asm Color • 126-12’s •110-12s $4 29 for X ] 26-20’s • 135-20's e •11°’20s .„*i6S \W/ Simon Pharmacy JOHN SIMON. R. Ph Ph.852O845 NeahviHe, Michigan Emergency Ph 852 9787 STRATOLOUNGER �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday November 30. 1977 -- Page 6 From page 5because we are demanding more than any other country. The demonstrations all had to do with our resources and how we used them. They showed us how much energy we actually use in our day-to-day living. To supply the average American with their demands of energy, it would take 500 people riding bikes 8 hours for 365 days. We watched two people peddling a bike; they really got tired fast just trying to get a few utensils to run. To do a year’s program, we have to remember the population growth, time and money, and what energy we have now. We must conserve! Leroy . Halliwell who were recently married. Reverend Salisbury and family attended a family gathering Sunday afternoon at Lakeview. By Mrs. Ava Kroger Twenty-three members and guests of the Booher family enjoyed an early Christmas Mrs. Leta Nagle accompanied Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Reed en- dinner and gift exchange on the Merle Haines family to the Thanksgiving Day at the home of Lloyd Bartholomews at Mecosta tertained Mr. Lyle Caswell and Vernon Booher in rural Lake son, Craig, from Grand Ledge. for Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Graham Odessa. Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon Peabody Suzanne Martin, daughter of and baby, Travis, were with the and Doug Kelsey spent the Mr. and Mrs. Julius Sebastion Graham family at Nashville. vacation with The Paul Strange, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Peterson and a native of the Charlotte area Jr. family at Richmond, Virginia. enter.tained the .Peterson family has been appointed assistant Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fisk from Findlay, Ohio spent the weekend from Haslett, then Jim left to go director of the Michigan High School Athletic Association. She with Mr. and Mrs. Howard deer hunting. Mrs. Greta Firster took a load is a graduate of M.S.U. and was a Goodenough. They all spent teacher and coach in Mt. Morris Thanksgiving with the Louis of fans to the Pontiac Stadium via Greyhound Thanksgiving Day to High School, then transferred to Goodenough family in Lake Odessa. Tammy and Kelly a defeat of the Lions by the Lansing. Her assignments with hicago Bears. Bears tthe M.H.A.A. will include girls Chicago returned home with them. Mr. and Mr.s. Bill Rodriguez basketball, girls volley ball, boys Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Howe entertained the following for and four children from Mid-and girls golf, boys and girls Thanksgiving: Mr. and Mrs. dleville, Mrs. Ava Kroger, Mr. gymnastics and soft ball. Next Monday,. Dec. 5, the Raymond Howe and baby from and Mrs. Fred Rodriguez, and Mr. and Mrs. Randy Rodriguez of Garden Club will meet at noon for Ann Arbor; Mr. and Mrs. Kalamazoo were guests of the their Christmas dinner and gift Kearney Howe; Mr. and Mrs. exchange at the Griswold Room. Danny Childs and family; and John Rodriguez family. The Women’s Club will meet at Miss Mary Carpenter from Mr. and Mrs. Claud Van BlarAdrian College and Jim Car- the library at 7:30 p.m. Monday, com. Mrs. Ella Saylor and Mrs. Dora penter from M.S.U. were home Dec. 5. The program will be on eggshell art by Mrs. Cleone Nisse had Thanksgiving dinner for the weekend. A reception and dance was held Miller from Battle Creek and with Mr. and Mrs. Duane Mishler, then Dora left to attend at the Opera House Saturday each member is asked to bring a a relative’s funeral at Tampa, evening honoring Mr. and Mrs. small amount of some Christmas goodie. On December 4 at 6 p.m. the Methodists will hold an Advent Family Workshop. Bring jello, sandwiches, cookies enough for your family and table service. heat; if necessary, remove pan It’s the beginning of a brand On Thursday, Dec. 15, the from burner to prevent further new year! The holidays are over United Methodist Women are and all of us have to get back boiling. Let stand, covered, in the giving a 12:30 luncheon for all hot water 15 minutes for large ladies of the community who wish within our budgets. Eggs ’N Au Gratin Potatoes is an inexpensive eggs-adjust time up or down by to attend. Meat, rolls and drink and ingenious combination of approximately 3 minutes for each will be furnished and the flavorful ingredients your family size larger or smaller. Cool program will be a puppet show. immediately and thoroughly in (and stray guests) will love. Use The Methodist Church is the leftover ham from your New cold water-shells are easier to collecting children’s mittens, Year’s party, and add a package remove and it is less likely you scarfs, or caps for the Methodist of au gratin potatoes and a little will have a dark surface on yolks. Children’s Home in Grand cheese along with hard-cooked To remove shell: Crackle it by Rapids, also canned goods for the tapping gently all over. Roll egg eggs for pizazz and protein. community baskets. between hands to loosen shell; Misses Margreta and Martha then peel, starting at large end. EGGS'NAU GRATIN Zemke held a Thanksgiving Hold egg' under running cold POTATOES gathering of the Zemke family on water or dip in bowl of water to Makes 6 servings Sunday at their home. help ease off shell. 1 pkg. (5!4 oz.) au gratin potatoes 2 tablespoons butter l*/2 cups boiling water 2-3 cup milk 6 hard-cooked eggs (1 sliced, 5 chopped) .1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas 1 cup chopped ham or luncheon meat V4 teaspoon marjoram * % teaspoon salt */2 cup (2 oz.) shredded American cheese Parsley Place potato slices, cheese sauce mix, butter, boiling water and milk in a bowl; mix to blend. Stir in 5 chopped eggs, peas, ham, marjoram and salt. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Bake in preheated 400 degree F. oven 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with reserved egg slices and parsley. HARD-COOKED EGGS Put eggs in saucepan and add enough tap water to come at least 1 inch above eggs. Cover; bring rapidly just to boiling. Turn off Vermontville News A tasty budget special Santa’s sleigh & little reindeer Will soon be coming way down here! NAME ADDRESS PHONE AGE JOHNNY’S FOOD MART 160 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0640 Christmas Basket Committee in NEED of contributions Bells ringing loud and clear tell us that the holidays are near. NAME ___________________ ADDRESS A PHONE NASHVILLE STEAK HOUSE 202 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1731 Nashville Community Christmas Basket Committee is in need of contributions to supply to the needy in the area for a Happy Christmas. Also, anyone knowing of a needy family, please contact Amy Putnam 852­ 9719, Agnes Pufpaff 852-9068, or Nita Brown 852-9578, or any minister with the names and contributions. ACTION-ADS Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads 5.08 NOV77 Carollers sing of a time of giving, to all good creatures on &arth living. N address ------ PHONE JOHNSON FURNITURE 112 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9594 �p Serving our Country— ■ Calendar of Events x' x ss ;?•» ibi ;i^ w Zg ZM M w gw : sn ? , *Mrr«? *** ? w SfijgSfc M*h *ft2 J*j‘ I ,?’,'llfc '••l JMkkKk ■•Hjk *,a!»kkM ia»[j ®B| 8®i4 iwM> 5®‘®EliiRl®lj rc^a W( x ®kkiii Tianks iiqxi s® iijste November 26-4-H Christmas December 12~Weight Control Tree Sales have begun, Cour- Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 Navy Equipment Operator thouse Lawn, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. p.m.Everyone welcome. No Third Class Jeffrey L. Swift, son December 1-Planning for charge. of Mr. and Mrs. Willard J. Swift Retirement-Part I, Financial, December 12—MABC Dairy of 145 W. First St., Vermontville, 7:30 p.m. Community Building’ Cattle Breeding Seminar, 10 recently deployed to the Indian Hastings. a.m.-3 p.m., Long’s of Lansing, S. Ocean island of Diego Garcia. December 5--Weight Control Cedar and 1-96, Lansing. He is serving as a member of Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 December 12-Pesticide Test Naval Mobile Construction p.m. Everyone welcome. No Training Session, 1:30 p.m., Battalion ( NMC B ) - 7 4, charge. Community Building, Hastings. homebased in Gulfport, Miss. December 5-Barry County December 13-14—Michigan During their 8’^-month tour on MAEH Council, 1:30 p.m. Seed, Weed and Fertilizer School, the isolated island, the Executive Board; 2 p.m. Full Long’s . Convention Center, “Seabees” of NMCB-74 are Council; Extension Office, Lansing. scheduled to extend the island’s Hastings. airfield runway, build a series of December 6--DHIA Annual new enlisted men’s quarters, Meeting and Banquet, 12 noon, install a new water system and Coats Grove Church. erect fuel storage facilities. December 6-MAEH Christmas House for Diego Garcia is a remote island Tea, 1:30 p.m., Community 1,000 miles south of the tip of Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. India. It’s only inhabitants are December 7-MABC Dairy Navy “Seabees” and com­ Cattle Breeding Seminar, 10 Open House for Mr. and Mrs. munications personnel, as well as a.m.-3 p.m., Hospitality Inn, Vico Spidel in honor of their 60th a small group of British sailors. Cascade Road and 1-96, Grand Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, A 1974 graduate of Maple Rapids. Dec. 4, from 2-5 p.m. at their Valley High School, he joined the December 8--Planning for home, 116 S. State St., Hastings. Navy in January 1973. Retirement-Part II, Health, The Open House is being hosted Leisure, New Career, Housing, by their children. No gifts please. CARD OF THANKS Life Without a Spouse, 7:30 p.m., The family of I. James Rizar Community Building, Hastings. । THE REMINDER now has wish to thank their many friends, December , 10—Registered relatives, and neighbors who Holstein Annual Meeting and personalized stationery, playing extended their sympathy with cards, napkins, coasters and Banquet, 12 noon, Coats Grove cards, flowers, food and matches. Stop in and look at the Church. many samples we have in our donations to the Michigan Heart Fund. The members of Nashville catalogs. United Methodist Church for the luncheon, Rev. Leonard Putnam and Vogt Funeral Home for their comforting words and services. A special thank you to “Jim’s” f Masonic brothers for their beautiful memorial service and to the entire Nashville Am­ bulance crew for their prompt­ ness and efforts. It is the knowledge that we have friends like you that will make the coming weeks easier. Mrs. Phyllis E. Rizar Mr. & Mrs. Lyle A. Rizar and Family Mr. & Mrs. Calvin D. Rizar and Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert (Doris) Brogan and Family S y w. v . y v . - Have your kids color the pictures in this issue, and take them to sponsoring merchants to win! Quick Holiday Desserts Start With Candy Open Spidels Having trouble picking a gift && Cen^ente^ S ...at NANCYS for„ • Perms • Cuts fe • Blow Dryers | • Curling W Irons, etc y* Lawn Tractor with Snow Thrower Inch-deep snows or knee-high drifts, nothing handles snow removal like a John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractor with snow thrower. Pick a tractor from 8 to 19.9 horsepower. Then team it with a snow thrower, 32 to 46 inches wide. All throwers have a 12-inch diameter auger. And a reversible cutting edge for extra wear. The swivel discharge chute lets you control direction of throw from the driver’s seat. G«W Sales in Lake Odessa • Ph. 374-8835 New Winter Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30am to 5:30 pm -Saturdays 7:30am until NOON Action Ads NEED A GIFT IDEA? Let us. show you the perfect gift for so many occasions. Personalized writing stationery. We have a wide selection of designs that can be imprinted with name and address for a truly special gift. We also have personalized playing cards, napkins, coasters and matches. Stop in and look them over at The Reminder, 112 E. Court St., Hastings. g Every holiday season needs one spectacular dessert. Better yet, it should be one which is easy to prepare and waits in the freezer for a party of unexpected guests. Such a dessert special is Noel Tortoni, a sumptous blend of vanilla ice cream laced with rum extract, colorful “M&M’s” Chocolate Candies and almonds. Sinfully delicious and elegant, it can be quickly prepared ahead of time and taken from the freezer for a grand finale to a wonderful dinner. Decorative cookies also are holiday “musts”. These can be made in no time using prepared mixes and the colorful “M&M’s” Chocolate Candies which give easy, “instant” holiday dress-up touch to cookies and desserts. Hot chocolate served in small cups can be sophisticated for adults and pleasing to youngsters. Hot Orange Chocolate takes but a minute to make by whirling the “M&M’s” Chocolate Can­ dies in a blender and adding grated orange rind and hot milk. The real chocolate flavor of the candies makes .the best tasting hot chocolate ever. NOEL TORTONI quart vanilla ice cream teaspoon nutmeg !4 cup chopped toasted almonds J4 cup “M&M’s” Plain ■f2 tablespoons each of chopped red Chocolate Candies and green maraschino cherries, Whipped cream well-drained Additional “M&M’s” Plain 1 teaspoon rum extract Chocolate Candies for 1 teaspoon vanilla decorating 1 Cut ice cream into large chunks and place in well chilled bowl. Stir quickly until smooth. Stir in almonds, cherries, extracts and nutmeg, if used. Fold in Candies. Spoon into 2-’4 inch fluted paper or foil baking cups in muffin pans. Freeze. Serve plain or top each serving with a dollup of whipped cream and a few additional Candies. Makes 8 servings. QUICK HOT OltANGE CHOCOLATE ’4 cup "M&M’s” Plain Chocolate 2 cups hot milk Candies ped cream 14 teaspoon grated orange rind Place candies in blender container. Add orange rind and milk. Cover container and whiz until smooth. Pour into hot mugs. Top with whipped Cream and a slice of orange or grated rind. Makes 2 servings. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday November 30. 1977 - Page 8 Personalize your Christmas packages! Personalize your Christmas packages this year - with hand­ made salt sculpture “nametags." To make the dough, combine one cup Morton Salt and two cups flour. Mix them well. (Be sure NOT to use self-rising flour.)Next, add one cup water, a little at a time, mixing as you pour, to form the dough into a ball. Knead the dough for about ten minutes untilit is smooth and firm. Place dough that won’t be used right away into a plastic bag to keep it from drying. Then - you’re ready to sculpt! For nametags, roll out long piece of dough until it is about the thickness of a breadstick. Shape letters of name from one con­ tinuous piece on the cookie sheet for the handwritten effect. Or, make each letter individually, as in printing, joining letters by moistening both edges with water and pressing them together. For more elaborate letters, braid or twist dough pieces before shaping, if desired. When name is completed, tiny aspic cookie cutters can be used to add further decorations - bells, stars or small flowers - to the letters. To bake, set cookie sheet in the oven at 325 degrees. Allow them to bake for one half hdur for each ‘2-inch thickness until hard and golden brown. For a natural brown finish, brush the pieces with egg or milk during" baking. Or, paint to match holiday wrapping paper after they are cooled. Be sure to finish up with a good coat of lacquer, varnish or shellac to seal all sides from moisture and humidity. Howto attach to the Christmas package? Just loop an extra piece of ribbon from the bow A properly prepared Will enables you to distribute your estate after death exact­ ly as you wish. Members of your family and other loved ones may be remembered bequests to your church, charities, and organiza­ tions will be distributed as you direct - your personal wishes fulfilled as you specify. 'VoqtFUNERAL HOME Nashville Phone 852-0840 through one letter of the name. For more firm attachment, add tape to the back side to connect sculpture to the box. And, when the packages are open, hang the name on the holiday tree! For more salt sculpture ideas, send $1.00, check or money order, to “Dough-It.-Yourself Hand­ book,” Box 9067, Kankakee, Illinois 60901. Allow up to six weeks delivery. Void where taxed, restricted or prohibited by law. Maple Grove Birthday Club The Christmas Party will be December 6 at Maple Leaf Grange Hall with Ilah Gray and Christine Schantz hosting the Christmas dinner at 12:30. At the November meeting officers for next year were elected: president, Kay Snowden; vice president, Fem Hawblitz; secretary, Joyce Starring; treasurer, Velma Jarrard; publicity, Reva Schantz; Sunshine Committee, Beatrice Rogers and Mae Newland. The winner of the door prize was Thelma Soya. The members drew names and chose the month that they would en­ tertain for the coming year. Action Ads Michigan 4-H’er wins $1,000 Meredith scholarship— A Michigan 4-H member, who plans to become a nurse, has won a $1,000 special 4-H scholarship. She is Mickylouise Myers, 18, 6600 Westlake Road, Bellevue. Miss Myers was one of two 4TheH’ers selected by The Cooperative Extension Service from a 15-state area. She received her scholarship from The Edwin T. Meredith Foundation. Winners were announced at the 56th National 4-H Congress which was held in Chicago, November 27-December 1. The winner, an eight-year 4-H member, is the daughter of Mrs. Beverly Myers. hospitals. In discussing her career goal, During her 4-H years, she was the Barry County 4-H winner named all-around 4-H’er for said, “I have always wanted to Barry. County, and won the most help other people since I was outstanding dairy science project small, Most small girls want to be award. She won the grand nurses and then lose the desire champion for goats four times later to something else that in- and the reserve champion on terests them. three occasions. She won grand “I have a deep feeling for champion for dogs in 1975 and people and would like to be able took the reserve champion place to help others who are ill,” the the following year. winner said. In high school Miss Myers Miss Myers took her first steps belongs to the National Honor nursing toward before Society and the yearbook staff graduating from high school. She and served on the student council attended a local vocational for four years. education center and has already She has worked as a volunteer received certificates for com- for the American Red Cross, the pleting their courses in nurse’s Blood Bank, and the Big aide, home health aide and Brothers-Big Sisters geriatrics worker. She has organization. worked as a nurse’s aide in local speaking CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE: Cut your own $5 each starting Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located 3 miles east of Charlotte on M-50 to Stewart Road, turn right a half mile. (12-13) RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. (tfn) YOUNG CHRISTMAS SEAL PEOPLE—Five talented ’ • young actors and actresses are helping the American Lung _ Association warn of the dangers of emphysema, asthma, air pollution and smoking. Now, they urge Americans to < help protect themselves with a generous contribution to । Christmas Seals. They really do. Rockers PINE or A great gift for. ^ FOR HER Early american— MAPLE Kerosene Lamps <49’5 Slow Cookers * JL Tea Kettles MB" G.E. Portable— «\ £2^ 3-Speed Mixer dt/tUlmaA JOHNSON'S FURNITURE Mirror-Matic— ft ' Buffet Server-Fryer ^T00 ui44 *21" Corn Poppers, Cookie Jars, Knife Sets and much more... B Nashville Hardware • Ph. 852-0713 Nashville 8 3 0 ,i m to 5 30 p in Mon. to Sat. F nd.iy 8 30 .i ni to 8 00 p in. O Rival Crocketts— Hours: 8:30-5:30, Monday-Saturday �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday November 30. 1977 -- Page 9 Deer season starts Dec. 2 for muzzleloading deer hunters- I & && LANSING-Michigan’s special muzzleloading deer season starts statewide December 2. It follows on the heels of an excellent regular firearm season, November 15-30. The .season provides an op­ portunity for hunters who did not take a deer during the regular season to try their luck with the historic firearm-the muz­ zleloader. I Department of Natural Resources statistics show that approximately 11,500 people hunted with muzzleloaders last a future with food CROP % ‘*JS 5•l??*****2 *44k 3 *> A* A * year during the special .season and that 390 bucks were taken. Hunters must use a muzzleloading rifle or shotgun, .44caliber or larger, with round ball and black powder. By its very nature, muz­ zleloading places restrictions on hunters. Most muzzleloaders, in order to be sure of a clean sure shot, limit their shots to no more than 75 yards. Even when the hunter has limited his distance and carefully aligned the sights, there may still be a question in his mind when he November 30 and December 1 and 2 folks will have the op­ portunity to learn more about C.R.O.P. at the National Bank of Hastings. Amy Bower has organized a group of workers to set up a booth at the National Bank of Hastings for the con­ venience of people in the area interested in C.R.O.P. ' Anyone who has C.R.O.P. Coin Folders, or contributions, can turn them in at the bank to Larry Kornstadt, treasurer, or at the booth. This year Kiwanis is helping promote C.R.O.P. through self­ help programs for tomorrow. Churches needing supplies can get them from Clarence Hause, chairman of the Kiwanis Com­ mittee on Support of Spiritual Aims. JCiM' J* kCJ^iM'lil J When you want results... pulls the trigger. Will his historical replica fire? Although a misfire is a rare occurrence, it can happen and probably for one of two reasons. Either the gun is dirty or the charge fouled. Muzzleloaders must take great care to be sure that their rifle is clean prior to loading. Many hunters stop occasionally to change the priming or nipple, especially on damp or rainy days. The priming is the finer powder in the flintlock’s pan and the nipple is the tiny tube-like part of the firearm upon which the cap is placed. Dave Arnold, DNR deer specialist, reminds those trying muzzleloading for the first time that the only black powder they should use in a muzzleloader is commercially manufactured black powder specifically designed for use in muzzleloading firearms. The only alternative to this is the specific brand of powder known as Pyrodex from the Hodgdon Powder Company. “Pyrodex is a black powder substitute. It doesn’t have as dangerous a property as black powder,” Arnold says. The muzzleloading deer season ends December 11. Join in the fun 'color' the pictures and take them to sponsoring merchants MAPLE VALLEY FFA - CROP DRIVE - HELP CROP STOP HUNGER DOOR-TO-DOOR CANVASS Thursday, December 1,1977 12:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. . . . give our classified department a Santa’s Here Early call! If you want to turn your unwanted items into cash, we’ll help you write an WITH HIS BIG ad that will get fast results! Whatever you want to buy or sell, you’ll get action with a Want Ad! rSfci. Maple Valley News Phone 945-9554 5fe .4ffll-fi»k BeasB ^ateii ■ik kap^^^ata■m^ki j^eClETS^ Christmas Club Accounts for moms, dads, kids, grandparents Holiday Needs oney-Saving Prices and even Santa's Helpers ... Christmas N;coe e Size ze --C--- a-—rds—---- Count Glass Tree — box T Size ■ Ornaments— aboxaf1c2 box /W' W Ft. Rolls Re°-47< advantage of the Pre­ hd Midget Tree $^394 Lights jIHH) Set Our TOYLAND is open Start your Lay-a-way today! 4- Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 Christmas Savings and Selections for ’78 NOMA 35 Lite 07A M ,07A| , Is bringing Santa here early so you may take of 12 Christmas™ $<97 Wrapping— 4 Roll Pack ck Tuck Tape— that’s right, EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN Eaton Federal START YOUR ’78 CHRISTMAS CLUB ACCOUNTNOW! Fint Depauti Ds^n Nov. 1.1177 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday November 30. 1977 - Page 8 Personalize your Christmas packages! Personalize your Christmas packages this year - with hand­ made saltsculpture “nametags.” To make the dough, combine one cup Morton Salt and two cups flour. Mix them well (Be sure NOT to use self-rising flour.) Next, add one cup water, a little at a time, mixing as you pour, to form the dough into a ball. Knead the dough for about ten minutes until it is smooth and firm Place dough that won’t be used right away into a plastic bag to keep it from drying. Then -- you’re ready to sculpt! For nametags, roll out long piece of dough until it is about the thickness of a breadstick. Shape letters of name from one con­ tinuous piece on the cookie sheet for the handwritten effect. Or, make each letter individually, as in printing, joining letters by moistening both edges with water and pressing them together. For more elaborate letters, braid or twist dough pieces before shaping, if desired. When name is completed, tiny aspic cookie cutters can be used to add further decorations - bells, stars or small flowers - to the letters. To bake, set cookie sheet in the oven at 325 degrees. Allow them to bake for one half h6ur for each 4-inch thickness until hard and golden brown. For a natural brown finish, brush the pieces with egg or milk during' baking. Or, paint to match holiday wrapping paper after they are cooled. Be sure to finish up with a good coat of lacquer, varnish or shellac to seal all sides from moisture and humidity. Howto attach to the Christmas package? Just loop an extra piece of ribbon from the bow A properly prepared Will enables you to distribute your estate after death exact ly as you wish. Members of your family and other loved ones may be remembered bequests to your church, charities, and organiza­ tions will be distributed as you direct - your personal wishes fulfilled as you specify. Maple Grove Birthday Club The Christmas Party will be December 6 at Maple Leaf Grange Hall with Ilah Gray and Christine Schantz hosting the Christmas dinner at 12:30. At the November meeting officers for next year were elected: president, Kay Snowden;vice president, Fern Hawblitz secretary, Joyce Starring; treasurer, Velma publicity, Reva Jarrard; Schantz; Sunshine Committee, Beatrice Rogers and Mae Newland. The winner of the door prize was Thelma Soya. The members drew names and chose the month that they would en­ tertain for the coming year. A Michigan 4-H member, who plans to become a nurse, has won a $1,000 special 4-H scholarship. She is Mickylouise Myers, 18, 6600 Westlake Road, Bellevue. Miss Myers was one of two 4H’ers selected by The Cooperative Extension Service from a 15-state area. She received her scholarship from The Edwin T. Meredith Foun­ dation. Winners were announced at the 56th National 4-H Congress which was held in Chicago, November 27-December 1. The winner, an eight-year 4-H member, is the daughter of Mrs. Beverly Myers. In discussing her career goal, the Barry County 4-H winner said, “I have always wanted to help other people since I was small. Most small girls want to be nurses and then lose the desire later to something else that in­ terests them. “I have a deep feeling for people and would like to be able to help others who are ill,” the winner said. Miss Myers took her first steps toward nursing before graduating from high school. She attended a local vocational education center and has already received certificates for com­ pleting their courses in nurse’s aide, home health aide and geriatrics worker. She has worked as a nurse’s aide in local hospitals. During her 4-H years, she was named all-around 4-H’er for Barry. County, and won the most outstanding dairy science project award. She won the grand champion for goats four times and the reserve champion on three occasions. She won grand champion for dogs in 1975 and took the reserve champion place the following year. In high school Miss Myers belongs to the National Honor Society and the yearbook staff and served on the student council for four years. She has worked as a volunteer for the American Red Cross, the Blood Bank, and the Big Brothers-Big Sisters organization. Action Ads 'VoqtFUNERAL HOME Nashville Phone 852-0840 through one letter of the name. For more firm attachment, add tape to the back side to connect sculpture to the box. And, when the packages are open, hang the name on holiday tree! For more salt sculpture ideas, send $1.00, check or money order, to “Dough-It-Yourself Hand­ book,” Box 9067, Kankakee, Illinois 60901. Allow up to six weeks delivery. Void where taxed, restricted or prohibited by law. Michigan 4-H’er wins $1,000 Meredith scholarship— CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE: Cut your own $5 each starting Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located 3 miles east of Charlotte on M-50 to Stewart Road, turn right a half mile. (12-13) RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at NASHVILLE' FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. (tfn) K v- Boston Rockers •Z|| YOUNG CHRISTMAS SEAL PEOPLE—Five talented young actors and actresses are helping the American Lung Association ssocaonwarn warn oof thee dangers angers oof empysema, emphysema, asma, asthma, air pollution and smoking. Now, they urge Americans to help protect themselves with a generous contribution to Christmas Seals. They really do. PINE FOR HER Kerosene Lamps MOSS MunMI JOHNSON'S FURNITURE 112 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Slow Cookers 3-Speed Mixer ’ll44 Buffet Server-Fryer Corn Poppers, Cookie Jars, Knife Sets and much more. Nashville Hardware Hr. 852-0713 Nashville Hours: 8:30 5:30, Monday-Saturday �The Maple Volte? News. Nashville. Wednesday November 36,"l977’Poge il Venison recipes for hunters and friends LANSING-If you’re one of Michigan’s many successful deer hunters, or if a friend has been kind enough to share some of his venison-filled freezer with you, the Department of Natural Resources offers these recipes for your dining enjoyment. VENISON STEAKS OR CHOPS (for just plain hungry people with meat, potatoes and gravy ap­ petites): Cut the venison steak or chops about % inch to 1 inch thick, then treat them exactly like prime beef steaks. Or if you want to get a bit fancier, rub salt and pepper into the steak and dust with flour. Fry in hot fat until brown. Place the steak in a roaster and cover with mushrooms. Sizzle on top of stove for 20 minutes. Remove steak and pour 2 cups of red wine into the roasting pan and thicken to make gravy. ROLLED VENISON ROAST (serves one to six people, depending on the people): Fourpound piece of venison (use rump cut or top of round rolled and tied). Salt and pepper. Try to use at least a four-pound roast since venison shrinks during cooking. Place the meat in a conventional roasting pan but do not cover or add water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast in oven, 300 degrees Fahrenheit (low tem- perature retards shrinkage), ffrequently basting with liquid shortening. Finish basting with juices accumulating from roast. Allow 32-35 minutes cooking time for each pound of meat. VENISON SOUP (a good lunch for a cold winter day): 2’4 pounds venison vberenassot (shank, flank, neck or reast meat), 2 quarts cold water, 1 cup diced carrots, cups diced potatoes, % cup diced celery, % cup finely chopped onion, 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, 3 cups of tomato juice, 2 tablespoons of salt, *4 teaspoon pepper, (4 teaspoon savory, 1 tablespoon sugar. Simmer meat in salted water for 2 to 214 hours, skimming oc­ casionally. Let broth stand overnight or until fat has congealed. Remove congealed fat and add vegetables juice and seasonns. seasonings. Sm Simmer, slowly for about two hours. FIVE-YEAR BIRTHDAY PARTY at NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY December 10,1977 Watch this paper for our free coupon. Larke’s Want to be Your Truck Dealer 1978 Buick LeSabre 1978 Chev. PICKUP 1978 Chev. Chevette 4-Door Sedan. St. No. 3714. Dark Blue, ‘/z-ton FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. St. No. 3734. 4-Door HATCHBACK. St. No. 3759. Red, Mariner Blue and Light Blue two-tone paint, Blue custom vinyl seat, Scottsdale equip., gauges, (5) L78xl5 on/off road tires, tow hooks, rear step bumper, AM radio, heavy duty freedom battery, bright metal wheel covers, power steer­ ing and heavy duty power brakes, fuel tank shield, automatic, 350-4-V8, heavy duty front and rear springs and shocks, Jr. West Coast mirrors, sliding rear window. Black vinyl bucket seats, 4-speed trans., AM radio, whitewall tires, folding back seat, reclining front buckets, plus all other standard factory equipment. Blue vinyl top, Blue cloth trim, AM-FM radio, radial whitewalls, deluxe wheel covers, remote left hand mirrors, tinted glass, automatic trans., power steering and brakes, 231 V6 engine. Sticker DISCOUNT ...................... *6049.00 *850.00 *519900 Plus Tax, License and Title. 1978 Chev. IMPALA 4-Door Sedan. St. No. 3760. Silver, Blue knit cloth seat, value appearance group, AM radio, rear speaker, FR-78xl5 steel belted radial whitewalls, automatic, power steering and brakes, 305 V8, remote control mirror (driver's side) air conditioning, mats, tinted glass. Sticker DISCOUNT *6518.00 *920.00 $559800 Plus Tax, License and Title. Sticker DISCOUNT ,..*7533.00 *1040.00 >6493°° Plus Tax, License, and Title. All Remaining NEW 1977’s in stock will be sold at.,.INVOICE Special Sale Price $349500 “That’s a Real Bargain!" 1978 Chev. PICKUP Vz-ton. St. No. 3699. Light Blue, Blue vinyl seat, Fleetside, 8-ft. box, gauges, full foam seat, (5) H78xl5 tires, wind­ shield antenna, lighter, bright metal hub caps, powersteering, 3-speed, 250 6-cyl. engine, heavy duty rear springs, Jr. West Coast mirrors, front stab, bar, folding seat back. Sticker DISCOUNT ............ L... *4887.00 ..... *650.00 $423700 “We Encourage.• .TRADE IN’s!” LARKE BUIC£ K and C"S' HEV•2'R » • - OL E T JNMKk Located at 1432 South Hanover Street in HASTINGS — Phone 945-2425 Monday St Wednesday Nights ’til 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6 p.m., Saturday 'til 3 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday November 30, 1977 - Page 10 Hastings Kiwanis 'Travel and Adventure Series' High adventure beyond the Zambezi On Tuesday evening, Nov. 29, the Hastings Kiwanis Club will present its second program of the TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE SERIES at 8 p.m. in the Central School Auditorium. Ronald Shanin has made a specialty of producing films about the remote areas of Africa and has traveled extensively in many African countries. He shot cattle-killing lions for a chief, and later began filming the wildlife and primitive tribes. “Rivers of Fire and Ice”, a film which took him 5 years to produce and which cost the lives of two men, was given a “best film” award by the California Motion Picture Council, and the National Screen Council gave the film its coveted Box Office Blue Ribbon award which is presented to only 12 films a year. It is now being screened in theatres around the world by Universal Pictures. Shanin’s photos have appeared in LIFE, LOOK, NEWSWEEK, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED and in the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, and some of his films have been used on the TV show “High Adventure with Lowell Thomas”. He has supplied the U.S. Navy with films of poisonous snakes for their Training Global Medicine Program. Shanin has a degree in Hey Frank (Heinze), What happened your suspenders?! Signed, to A Friend Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP by Trained Mechanics • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • BRAKES TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS • ELECTRICAL WORK use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service aeronautical engineering from M.I.T. and for years was a rocket engineer with the Bell Aerospace Corporation. After outfitting himself for a long safari in Johannesburg, a city with lots of gold and diamonds, Shanin gets per­ mission from game officials to raise two baby eagles. Included are flight shots of the parent eagles soaring majestically and performing aerobatics. As the birds grow up in his jungle camp there are moments of comedy as the eagles try to cope with life on safari. The eagles even help Shanin to keep his camp free of rodents by swooping down on them whenever he blows a whistle! In Kruger National Park in South Africa big bull elephants provoke autos along the roads. A lioness chases after a giraffe, leaps 16 feet onto the neck of the fleeing animal, then drops to the ground. Lions dashing after impala are foiled impalaare oiled intheirattempt in their attempt by tourist cars which get in the way. We visit Serowe in Botswana, the largest city in Africa composed almost entirely of thatthed huts. The huts and fences and yards are so neatly maintained that Serowe looks like a model village in a glass museum case. A few miles away is a village of nearly extinct Bushmen, a tribe with unusual customs and an appearance different from all other African tribes. Shanin learns of the existence of a shy and elusive tribe called the Wadoma, who live in the steaming Zambezi Valley of Central Africa, who are alleged to have only two toes on each foot. After weeks of tracking them with the assistance of a police scout, he manages to film one of the strange tribesmen. The pictures show that they do indeed exist. Shanin shows the tiny Bambutti Pygmies of Zaire how to milk a spitting cobra of its venom and put the poison on their arrow heads in place of the sloweracting vegetable poison they have been using for years. The Pygmies are terrified of the cobra, but they did use the arrows Shanin prepared for them with the cobra poison on the heads. Here is a film with lots of variety, lots of information about the remote regions of Africa and lots of action. 301 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 W T^OVBmBlmiiBiMmiiiiT ■ I Jlrf faVvIllD All notices should be delivered to Carl’s bY Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. BUDS DUDS SQUARE DANCE Saturday, Dec. 3,8-11 p.m. Kellogg School, Nashville Finger foods served. Guests most welcome. Bud Gillaspie caller. Artha Shaw cueing rounds. spaRTan stones Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Slinger appointed 4-H agent for Barry County Lucille A. Slinger has been appointed Extension 4-H youth agent for Barry County, pending Michigan State University Board of Trustees’ approval. Miss Slinger will begin work January .3. A member of the Michigan 4-H Youth Agents Association, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in biology from Viterbo College and her Master’s degree in plant pathology from MSU. For the past year the new agent has been serving as Extension 4­ H youth agent for Gratiot County. “We feel very fortunate that we will have a person like Lucy working as a full-time agent in Barry County,” said 'Doris Richardson, Barry County Ex­ tension director. According to Lucy, her initial plans include “looking at 4-H recruitment and leader training within the county as well as in­ creasing the use of the 4-H camp.” Her new duties include organizing, implementing and evaluating youth development programs in the county; recruiting, training and assisting volunteer leaders; assisting and advising local support groups in securing and managing funds to support the 4-H program; and special assignments with the Ionia County and Montcalm County 4-H programs. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads . Notices, Thank You's, etc. The tree that keeps Christmas alive for years to come . . . One kind of holiday decoration has been increasing in popularity over the past several years, and the trend promises to continue this season. It’s the use by America’s homes of one of nature’s most enjoyable gifts-a living, growing Christmas tree. Perhaps this is due, in part, to our deepening appreciation for more that is “natural” in our surroundings. It is certain that the beauty and fragrance of a live tree indoors for the holidays cannot be equaled by an artificial tree, or even by a cut tree. There is an economy factor, too, even though the living tree may cost more than a cut evergreen at the outset. When the yuletide has ended, the Christmas tree continues outdoors through years to come as an investment that grows, in­ creasing the value of its property, adding beauty, screening nut unwanted sights and sounds. Some suggestions from the American Association of Nur­ serymen can help assure your pleasure from this year’s living Christmas tree. The first tip is something you can do right now. Decide where you will want the tree to take up residence after Santa’s visit and prepare the hole ahead of time. The hole should be sufficiently deep and wide to accommodate the root ball with a bit of room to spare. Put some organic material, like peat moss, at the bottom, and mix some of the same material with the soil you have removed. Leave that soil right beside the hole, which you should cover with boards nobody will stumble into it before the tree is installed. Plan to keep the tree in the house no more than about ten days. That is about as long as it will be happy in the dry indoor environment. Place it in some kind of container that will let you keep the root ball quite moist during those days. The nursery people say about a quart of water every couple of days may be sufficient. Miniature lights are best for a living tree. The large ones tend to overheat, even scorch the green growth around them. The sturdy branches of a living tree permit you great freedom and imagination in your use of hanging ornaments, though. One final recommendation. Plant the tree as soon as you take it outdoors. That’s when you’ll be glad you prepared its new home ahead of time. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drdinage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5T7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan CARPENTER AND MASONRY WORK WANTED. Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT PH. 726-0324 Vermontville, Michigan �The Maple Vottey New Nashville. WednesdayNovWftfkr » \qrn . . Venison recipes for hunters and friends LANSING-lf you’re one of Michigan’s many successful deer hunters, or if a friend has been kind enough to share some of his venison-filled freezer with you, the Department of Natural Resources offers these recipes for your dining enjoyment. perature retards shrinkage), frequently basting with liquid shortening. Finish basting with juices accumulating from roast. Allow 32-35 minutes cooking time for each pound of meat. VENISON SOUP (a good lunch for a cold winter day): 24 pounds VENISON STEAKS OR CHOPS venison veniso (shank, flank, neck or (for just plain hungry people with breast reast meat), 2 quarts cold meat, potatoes and gravy ap­ water, 1 cup diced carrots, 1% petites ): Cut the venison steak or cups diced potatoes, % cup diced chops about % inch to 1 inch celery, 4 cup finely chopped thick, then treat them exactly onion, 2 tablespoons finely like prime beef steaks. Or if you chopped pp parsley py, 3 cups p of tomato want to get a bit fancier, rub salt juice, 2 tablespoons of salt, V« and pepper into the steak and teaspoon pepper, 4 teaspoon dust with flour. Fry in hot fat savory, 1 tablespoon sugar. until brown. Place the steak in a Simmer meat in salted water for roaster and cover with 2 to 24 hours, skimming oc­ mushrooms. Sizzle on top of stove casionally. Let broth stand for 20 minutes Remove steak and overnight or until fat has pour 2 cups of red wine into the congealed.Removecongealedfat congealed. Remove congealed fat roasting pan and thicken to make and add vegetables, juice and , gravy. seasonings. Simmer slowly for ROLLED VENISON ROAST about two hours. (serves one to six people, depending on the people): Fourpound piece of venison (use rump FIVE-YEAR BIRTHDAY cut or top of round rolled and PARTY tied). Salt and pepper. Try to use at at least a four-pound roast since NASHVILLE FLOWERS & venison shrinks during cooking. JEWELRY Place the meat in a conventional December 10,1977 roasting pan but do not cover or add water. Season with salt and Watch this paper for our free pepper to taste. Roast in oven, 300 coupon. degrees Fahrenheit (low tem- innovation m story felling fun children. From simple building games with large, colorful shapes, lo the more challenging efforts of arranging familiar Bible stories and reeding the verses. Tbe fun and easy way for children to learn6 Bible stories. Giant Storybloks are an exciting ond inspiring addition to any home or Church School. On each set of Storybloks are the following stories: Javid and Goliath. Jesus in the Temple, Daniel in the Lions' Den. Noah and the Ark, Jesus and the Little Girl, Joseph ond his Brothers. Creative entertainment for children from age 3 to teens. Each 17" square set illustrates part of a favorite Bible story. Displayed together, all six posters form a wall panel 84 feet long. Extend a child's interest ond add to his enjoyment when he applies his own color and expression! The six different sets of Giant Bible Story Posters available are: David and Goliath, Jesus in the Temple, Daniel in the Lions' Den. Noah and the Ark. Jesus and the Little Girl. Joseph and his Brothers. Larke’s Want to be Your Truck Dealer 1978 Chev. PICKUP 1978 Chev. Chevette 4-Door Sedan. St. No. 3714. Dark Blue, %-ton FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. St. No. 3734. 4-Door HATCHBACK. St. No. 3759. Red, Blue vinyl top, Blue cloth trim, AM-FM radio, radial whitewalls, deluxe wheel covers, remote left hand mirrors, tinted glass, automatic trans., power steering and brakes, 231 V6 engine. Mariner Blue and Light Blue two-tone paint, Blue custom vinyl seat, Scottsdale equip., gauges, (5) 178x15 on/off road tires, tow hooks, rear step bumper, AM radio, heavy duty freedom battery, bright metal wheel covers, power steer­ ing and heavy duty power brakes, fuel tank shield, automatic, 350-4-V8, heavy duty front and rear springs and shocks, Jr. West Coast mirrors, sliding rear window. Block vinyl bucket seats, 4-speed trans., AM radio, whitewall tires, folding back seat, reclining front buckets, plus all other standard factory equipment. 1978 Buick LeSabre Sticker...................................... ’6049.00 DISCOUNT *850.00 *5199“ nut Tax, License and Title. 1978 Chev. IMPALA 4-Door Sedan. St. No. 3760. Silver, Blue knit cloth seat, value appearance group, AM radio, rear speaker, FR-78xl5 steel belted radial whitewalls, automatic, power steering and brakes, 305 V8, remote control mirror (driver’s side) air conditioning, mats, tinted glass. Sticker DISCOUNT ’6518.00 ........ *920.00 $559800 Plus Tax, License and Title. ’7533.00 Sticker DISCOUNT *1040.00 *6493“ Plus Tax, License, and Title. All Remaining NEW 1977’s in stock will be sold INVOICE at. Special Sale Price.. *3495** "That’s a Real Bargain! 1978 Chev. PICKUP %-ton. St. No. 3699. Light Blue, Blue vinyl seat. Fleetside, 8-ft. box, gauges, full foam seat, (5) H78xl5 tires, wind­ shield antenna, lighter, bright metal hub caps, powersteering, 3-speed, 250 6-cyl. engine, heavy duty rear springs, Jr. West Coast mirrors, front stab, bar, folding seat back. Sticker............................. 1......’4887.00 DISCOUNT *650.00 $4237°° Plus Tax. License and Title. “We Encourage •••TRADE IN’s!” LARKE BUICK and CHEVROLET Located at 1432 South Hanover Street in HASTINGS — Phone 945-2425 Monday &• Wednesday Nights ’til 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6 p.m., Saturday ’til 3 p.m �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday November 30, 1977 •• Page 12 It’s winter, drive safely Along with smiling snowmen, the winter season brings icy roads and treacherous traveling conditions. Before the cold weather sets in, take some time to have your car’s battery, tires, brakes, exhaust system and radiator checked. There is nothing more vexing than the groan of a dying battery. Also, snow tires give better traction on snow and ice than A cluster of candles glowing bright, bring joy to Christmas night. NAME ADDRESS AGE. PHONE IRENE’S BEAUTY SHOP 204 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9107 The angel on top of the Christmas tree, prays silently for you and me. N ADDRESS AGE PHONE NASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 S. Main, Nashville 852-0713 conventional tires or conventional radial tires. Brakes should be adjusted to pull equally on all wheels so as to prevent pulling or skidding. Since windows and air vents remain tightly closed during the winter months, the muffler and entire exhaust system should be checked for leaks to guard against deadly carbon monozide poisoning. To make sure you can see where you are going, check that your windshield defroster works efficiently. Replace worn wiper blades and use the recommended amount of antifreeze solution in your windshield washer reser­ voir. And remember, in cars with hidden wipers, you should remove all snow and ice from the windshield before operating the wipers or else you may damage the mechanism. The radiator should be checked to ensure that the antifreeze concentration is strong enough to withstand the temperature conditions in your area. After you’ve checked under the hood, yow may want to give the car a thorough washing and waxing to protect the finish over the harsh months ahead. If, in spite of all your precautions, you get stuck in the snow, stay calm. Spinning your wheels will only dig you deeper in the snow. Try turning your wheels from side to side to push the snow away from the tires. Then, gently ease forward. If that doesn’t work, you may try rocking the car, but check your owner’s manual to make sure it will not damage your automatic transmission. A few items you stowed away in the trunk for a time like this will now come in handy. Make sure you store a bag of sand or rock salt. A little shoveled under the rear wheels should increase traction. When you have to stop, remember that' approaches to heavily-trafficked intersections Most parents who smoke say they hope their kids won t—and they don f realize how much their kids worry about them. Maybe, it they knew how they hurt others too, some would stop. We all share the. same air. That's why I say. thank you for not smoking. Your Lung Association has free information about it. It might help you quit. Write fdr •t They care about every breath you take They really do. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION The‘'Christmas Seal People GPO Box 596 NY NV 10001 Barry-Eaton District Health Department Notice — Is your child fully protected against diphtheria, polio, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella? If not, check with your doctor or health department. To remain unvaccinated is a risk no child should face. Based on the American Academy of Pediatrics recom­ mendations, the measles vaccine will be given at 15 months of age. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department announces that they will be having an all­ day immunization clinic at the Health Department, 528 Beech Street in Charlotte on December 7 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Stockings full of gifts, give holiday spirits a lift. NAME ADDRESS PHONE A NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 Mr. Snowman in a happy pose, You with your funny, carrot nose! __ _ ADDRESS AG PHONE SOUTH END FOOD & BEVERAGE 637 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9833 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday November 30. 1977 -- Page 13 The SUN... a winter hazard for vacationers You’ve planned your winter sunscreens like PreSun which vacation for months. As you slog permits tanning, while helping to through the slush in town you are screen out the damaging rays of content, knowing that in a few the sun. The essential ingredient weeks you’ll be basking on a in these sunscreens is PAPA, warm beach or sailing down the which when mixed with alcohol, ski slopes. is readily absorbed into the skin, Ah, the beach and the moun­ giving it substantial protection. tains, both great for restoring the Skin cancer is very serious and glorious tan which has disapis fast becoming one of the most peared during the winter months. common types of cancer. As At the beach the sand reflects the many as a half-million cases a sun’s rays onto the skin; on the year are being discovered in the mountain the thinner air at high U.S. Although not a voracious altitudes allows ultra-violet rays killer, it can be painful painful, to come through the atmosphere disfiguring and expensive. If not and bounce off the bright snow. treated in time, it can attack Voila! Super color in no time. deeper tissues and become lifeSuper danger, too. While threatening. tanning, those soothing rays are The message is clear and drying and burning, causing simple. Don’t let this winter’s cumulative danger which may vacation sun contribute to future result in premature aging and, skin problems. Use a good sun­ more seriously, skin cancer. So, screen before you swim, ski or be sure to exercise caution with sun, then enjoy your vacation and sensible sun care tips. your tan! Even if your vacation lasts only one or two .days, a sunscreen is Hicks re-elected on important. Although skin cancer can take from 10 to 30 years to Social Services Board develop, every exposure, even David Hicks of Charlotte was during childhood, increases your re-elected Chairman of the Eaton chances of developing it. Also, County Social Services Board at remember, your winter skin has the annual reorganization lost whatever protection its meeting held on November 16, summer tan gave it and you’re 1977. more vulnerable to sunburn. Betty Danford of Dimondale Even if you never seem to burn, was re-elected - as Viceyou should still be careful. You chairperson. Roger W. Nelson of need not be red to be burned or to Charlotte is the State appointee to suffer the negative effects of the the Board. The Social Services sun. Although fair-skinned people Board is comprised of three are most susceptible to sun members, each appointed for a damage, a deep tan may con­ three year term. The ap­ tribute to skin cancer and pointments are staggered so that probably will cause the wrinkles one appointment is made for One of premature aging. of the members each year. And you are never too young. According to dermatologists, now Cloverleaf Class to meet that a winter suntan symbolizes The Cloverleaf Class of the health and wealth, such overexposure symptoms as Nashville Methodist Church will premature wrinkles are ap- meet at the Community House, pearing at earlier ages. They are Dec. 1, at 12 noon for a dessert discovering precancerous con- luncheon and exchange of gifts. ditions and skin cancer in people SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: in their 20’s. by Michigan Most people want to return Approved from their vacations with a tan. Department of Health. Call HOWE, Charlotte, Fortunately, this is possible with MENZO Phone 543-0173. (tfn) ACTION-ADS POTATOES NO. 1, 50-lb. bag $3.35; 20-lb. bag $1.40. Onions, 50 lb. sweet $6.75, 50 lb. regular $4.50. At Farmers Gas and Oil Station, Nashville. (tfn) LOSE WEIGHT before Christ­ mas, new weekly weight control meetings, nutritional weight loss program. Thursdays 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., 287 S. Main, Vermontville. Call 726-0033 for details. MR. & MRS. - KELVIN BOSWORTH request the presence of all their friends at their wedding reception being held Saturday, Dec. 3, at 9 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Nashville. MEXICRAFT NOW OPEN: Wrought iron, pottery, baskets, and glassware. Come check our prices. New shipment arrived. Across from Post Office, Nash­ ville. Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone 945-9554 For action Want-Ads! Today I'd like to discuss a few fishing theories which have been around as long as I can remember. Take the Solunar Tables. How accurate are they? i.ots of fisher­ men. 1 know, follow these tables religiously. But the big question is. how much attention does a bass pay to these neat prognostications of his behavior? I suspect not very much. These fishing guidelines are just too general to be of much value, and at best they could only be accu­ rate for one area and for one or two species of fish. Use them.if you wish, but I suggest that you also usecommon sense in the process. Most of us have heard that a fall­ ing barometer will turn off feeding fish like a light bulb. But. over the years I haven't found this to be the case, and 1 now seriously doubt the validity of this theory. 1 compared my experiences with other anglers and found most of them agreed with me. But the most dramatic evi­ dence obtained to refute this theory came from a Braniff airline pilot whose hobby was skin diving. You see, barometric pressure is air pressure. Its fluctuation could effect you and me. our household pets, or any other creature that fives in our environment. But a fish’s aquatic world is entirely dif­ ferent. The same rules don’t apply, and the effects of barometric pres­ sure is one ofthese. “How about it, Charlie?” I asked my pilot friend. “How much effect does a few degrees of baro­ metric air pressure have on a fish in 10 feet ofwater?” He thought about the question for a moment and then replied. "None whatever. Since water is so much heavier than air. a few de­ grees difference in our pressure could have no effect on water pres­ sure." Now. that makes sense, doesn’t it. But. some of our fishing theories do hold up. and the rule about fish­ ing early and late on clear days is one of-these. Why? Because fish don't have eyelids like you and I do. and they can't swim down to a comer drugstore and pick up a pair of sunglasses. So. when the sun is bright and hot they sink into deep water or seek the cover of an under­ cut bank. Activity is confined to dawn and dusk and. in the case of a full moon, at night. Fish also have an acute sense of hearing. They can hear a footfall on the bank, the clatter of an oar against the side of a boat. Talk, if you will, but any sound that sends vibrations into the water should be avoided. The same situation applies to taste. Catfish can taste with their entire body and detect the presence of a crawfish under a rock ten yards away. Taste buds of a bass are not so well developed, but they can taste and smell your scent on a lure or such foreign flavors as gasoline and tobacco. Summarizing, some of our man­ made fishing theories may or may not be valid, but if you’ll put your­ self in a fish's position and think and feel like he does your odds of fishing success should increase. It's here. Color Monitor TV from General Electric. We think it's one ofthe best automatic color values on the market today. The Color Monitor system was designed to monitor and adjust your color picture automatically, before you see it. delivering both consistent flesh tones and brilliant colors. 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Wednesday November 30. 1977 -- Page 14 A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen There’s a concept being ex* government unit such as a state perimented with in highly or county or a private agency developed areas of the east which such as the Nature Conservatory I think could be modified for or Audubon Society, might decide to buy development rights. Their Michigan. It’s called transferable purpose might be to preserve development rights or TDR’s. It's agricultural land, wet lands or being used as a planning tool to bird nesting areas. I can envision several possible direct development in logical directions, to protect agricultural sources of funds. At the state and other low-density resources level we have a fund designated and to spread the profit from for mineral lease moneys on state high-development areas over lands. I think many farmers, interested also in preserving other land owners. With modification from the agricultural lands, would sell way it’s been used so far, here’s development rights at a fairly how I see it applying in Michigan. low price to an agency dedicated We change the law so to holding the rights rather than development rights can be using them. I’m quite sure my separated from land rights in a father would have given them way similar to that by which away just to assure that future mineral rights are separated. generations would maintain the Thus, the right to develop could Allen farm as a farm. be bought and sold separately I don’t believe condemnation from the land. It would be powers would often have to be recorded on the deed and in some used but certainly they would be other ways be similar to mineral available and perhaps better rights. than other methods (such as In order to develop land in any zoning) of taking development way (houses, industry, etc.) you rights without compensation. /would have to own both the land The system might make and the development right. If you development more orderly in owned the land but not the urbanizing areas. Speculators development right, it could only could buy development rights be used for agriculture, timber rather than land. Land might and certain recreational ac­ then stay in the hands of farmers tivities. until development took place. If you owned the development I can see a number of in­ right but not the land you could do teresting possibilities for a new nothing without purchase of the concept: TDR’s or transferable land. (This is somewhat different development rights. than mineral rights.) Here’s how I see it working. A Faster ways to cook your meals with Micro-wavesLiven up your holiday meals with a change from traditional ham or turkey -- try Cornish Hens instead. Elegant, delicious and so easy to make, especially when you cook the quick; microwave way. This recipe from the Whirlpool microwave cookbook features an unusual taste team granola, fruit, rice and Cornish Hens. Cornish Hens With Granola Rice Stuffing total cooking time: 26 minutes 30 seconds 2 1%-lb. Cornish Hens, thawed 2 T. butter or margarine >/4 t. paprika 1 medium orange % c. cooked rice. % c. granola 1-3 c. chopped pared apple Vi t. salt Vb t. ground cinnamon 3 T. chopped celery 2.T. chopped onion 1 T. butter or margarine Wash hens; pat dry. Sprinkle cavities with salt. Stuff with Granola Rice Stuffing (below). Truss hens; place on microwave roasting rack, breast side down, in 12x7%x2-inch baking dish. In custard cup, melt 2 T. butter at HIGH for 30 sec.; add paprika. Brush some on liens. Code, covered, at MEDIUM HIGH 12 minutes. Turn breast side up, reversing outside edges to inside. Brush with remaining buffer mixture; Cook, Covered at MEDIUM HIGH for 12 min. more or till 185 degrees. Cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes. 2 servings. Granola Rice Stuffing: Peel and section orange over bowl to catch juices, set juice aside. Chop orange sections; measure 13 c. In bowl, combine rice, granola, apple, chopped orange, salt and cinnamon. In small bowl, cook celery, onion, and 1 T. butter, uncovered, at HIGH for 2­ 3 minutes till tender. Add to rice mixture; toss to mix. Add reserved orange juice, if desired, to moisten.^ Do not use a conventional ther­ mometer - special microwave thermometers are available. HARVESTSALAD MOLDS total cooking time: 10 minutes 6 oz. dried fruit 1% c. water 3 T. sugar 1 3-oz. package lemonflavored gelatin % c. water Vi c. dry sherry or cooking sherry Pit prunes; cut up all fruit. In 1%-quart casserole, combine dried fruits and 1% cups water. Cook, covered; at MEDIUM for 10 minutes, till tender. Stir, in sugar and gelatin to dissolve. Stir in remaining % cup water and the sherry or cooking sherry. Chill till partially set Pour into four 1-cup individual ring molds. Chill till firm. 4 servings. MICRO TIP - When unexpected visitors drop in at dinner time, use tangy lemon butter to perk up plain fare at a moment’s notice. Brush it on fish or steak; stir into hot vegetables; use as a dip for shellfish and artichokes. In a small bowl, place 1 lb. (2 c.) butter or margarine. Cook at LOW for 3-4 minutes till slightly softened. Beat till fluffy with electric mixer. Add V4 c. fresh or freeze dried chives, 1% t. grated lemon peel, 2 T. lemon juice, and t. black pepper. Mix thoroughly. Store in refrigerator in tightly covered container. FOR SALE: I am making Raggady Ann and Andy dolls in three sizes. 852-9577 Nash­ ville. (11-29) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726-0129. MONEY MACHINES MAKE $$$$$$$$$ WHILE YOU SLEEP FULL TIME INCOME POTENTIAL - FOR PART TIME EFFORT Notionally recognized. D & B Rated, Michigan Corp, is seeking reliable party with some capital, able to stand investigation; for a business you will own! We will consider '’Terms’* for responsible party. Established Vending Route with late model equipment is now available to qualified Man or Woman I No Experience or Selling Required . . . Can be easily handled in spare time . . . Has full'time potential! If Sincerely Interested in running a business of your own . 800*572-5034. . Cell Mr. Powell Collect Give ypur name . , . address and Phone No. and we will send you full information and our own credentials prior to any personal interview. ^HOLIDAY TIP.Z A cookie press is a won­ derful time saver in mak­ ing clever Christmas cookies, but there are a few bints to follow in order to assure success. The cookie dough must be soft and pliable. Varia­ tions in flour and the size of eggs sometimes make it necessary to omit or add a tablespoon or three of flour. When dough is too stiff, an egg white should be added. When dough is mixed by hand, it may be necessary to use a bit less flour than the recipe calls for. Do not chill the dough. 4*4*4’44 Christmas trees all a-sparkle make the holidays a marvel. NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 The increased tempo of activity plus long hours puts added strain on your eyes. This in turn can pro­ duce Unwanted fatigue, nervous tension and head­ aches. Direct illumination should be supplemented with general background lighting, for maximum eye comfort. Avoid confined patches of glaring light — they are hard on the eyes. Don’t try to work by the light of a Christmas tree. The effect puts you in a holiday mood — but also punishes the eyes. 5 04 NOV’76 Form 28 Bright packages with fancy bows; A holiday candle that glows & glows. NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE KELLEY'S VARIETY STORE 117 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9747 �fr?e Most Beautiful Da^ of ^our Isife start with thefinest WEDDING STATIONERY choose from our selection of • WEDDING INVITATIONS • WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS • THANK YOU CARDS • RECEPTION CARDS • NAPKINS • WEDDING MATCHES • ACCESSORIES Sample books may be taken out overnight for selection at your convenience ndei* Phone 945-9554 Hastings �Holiday food Specials at Johnny’s Food Market ■ID DILICIOUS prices good 59* TANGERINES ss BEEF WednesdaySaturday CALIFORNIA PASCAL STALK CELERY Chuck Roast BEEF ARM CUT SWISS STEAK LEAN BONELESS STEW BEEF LB. 89< SPARTAN SLICED-REG. OR THICK 1 LB. PKG. BOLOGNA LEAN GROUND BEEF FROM CHUCK LB.98 BY THE CHUNK BRAUNSCHWEIGER LB. 59e HI-DRI JUMBO TWIN 88* prkgll TOWELS tHERSHEYSl DEL MONTE Campbell's QUALITY SOUP SALE! CHOCOLATE FLAVORED CATSUP CHICKEN NOODLE, VEGETABLE, CREAM OF CELERY OR CREAM OF MUSHROOM Baking Chips 32 OZ. WT. 1O’/2 OZ. WT. 12 OZ. WT. PKG. 59 4/88 COUNTRY FRESH GILLETTE JOHNSON'S LOW FAT Chocolate Milk GALLON SPARTAN LARGE EGGS DOZEN Mouthwash * 49* H JOHNNIE’S MARKET COUPON SAVINGS ! | HELLMANN'S V-8 VEGETABLE Cocktail Juice GO* QUAKER SUGAR ; COOKIE Pepsi Cola 1J7L9 16 oz, non-returnable 8-pak MIXwV.?kzg 69e Schafer's Donuts . ? 59c Peter Pan 3 S FOR BREAD Eckrich Market Smorgas Pak VERMONTVILLE For holidoy parties |_g � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-12-07.pdf 24658a4cbd0fff3e2ed3e8538b713875 PDF Text Text u nestin Michigi '■emrxo.r <9058 'Ml rublished by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 112 E. Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A.JMashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 104 No. 30, Wednesday, December 7, 1977 M.V. Varsity Basketball season get underway! The Maple Valley Varsity boys basketball team opened its season this week dropping the first two games to Caledonia and Central Montcalm. Tuesday’s game game with Caledonia ended in a 69-64 loss for Valley. The visiting Scotties had a 21-point advantage in the third quarter before the Lions started a drive which resulted in a 32-point fourth quarter. The effort fell short, however, due to some fine free-throw shooting by Caledonia. The Lions outscored their opponents 26 field goals to 23 but the Scotties held the edge at the free-throw line hitting on 23 to 31 attempts. The game was highlighted by a Continued on next page— --------------------------- 8—---------------------- Santa is coming to Nashville His hours are listed on page 10 of this issue be sure to bring the kids down to meet him. -------------------- e----------—--------- The Maple Valley cheerleaders really get into tne game. Hey Kids, don't forget the Coloring Contest*ends this week! Get those pictures into sponsoring stores. This week in Nashville! -Gift Look over the stock of all participating merchants and pick would most like to have each store ($25.00 limit) Fill out the entry forms in each store anytime this week until Saturday December 10, at 4 p.m. when the winners will be drawn! Participating Merchants • Kelly's Variety Store • Nashville Hardware • Simon's Pharmacy • Johnson's Furniture • Carl's Market • South End Food and Beverage Pick-A-Gift Drawing to be held in Stores Saturday December 10, at 4 p.m Each participant can register once in each of the 6 participatin stores listed above. Must be 18 to register. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, December 7, 1977 - Page 2 4-H meeting challenges in '78 The 4-H program is designed to with adults in real-life situations. work for and with young people. 4-H’ers participate in community It, therefore, offers the unique life as it is, finding out how adults opportunity to help those young relate to each other and to youth. people cope with problems placed In'addition, 4-H is beginning to upon them by contemporary take advantage of the time and society. Let's look at a few talents of the elderly, who are examples. invaluable as leaders and First of all, younger children workshop trainers. Today's youth seem to have today seem to be shut off from contact with older children, given more time for leisure activities few chances to mingle with and than youngsters have had in the learn from their older peers. A 4- past. When a young person H club traditionally includes all chooses to participate in 4-H, ages, and provides many op-she’s-he’s already taken that first portunities for 5-9-year-olds to step toward learning how to use work with older teens. In ad-time productively and efdition, many county and area fectively. 4-H projects often lead events involve youth of all ages in to lifelong interests, and work in planning and carrying out a community development programs can lead to adult variety of activities together. Another common aspect of community service far beyond today's society is that youth are segregated from adults, especially from adults at work and from the elderly. 4-H Monday, Nov. 28, Nashville members, through project ac­ Cub Scouts held their monthly tivities, regularly can mingle pack meeting at the Fuller job performance. portunities for youth to work outside their homes. But 4-H is based on individual initiative. As such, it develops attitudes basic to becoming productive adults. Projects themselves may be small, individual work units. These could possibly produce income for many youth. 4-H certainly has not answered or solved all the issues the youth of today face. But more often than not, the 4-H program, with its committed volunteer leaders, does face issues head on. There are still youth who could benefit from 4-H activities, but who aren’t yet participating in the program. This is certainly one issue we need to work to meet. Nashville Cub Scout news— Castleton Township Taxpayers I will be at the Township Hall on Fridays, December 9,16,23 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for your convenience to pay your taxes. Ybu may pay your taxes at my home (313 Center Ct., Fuller Heights). All other weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may also purchase your dog licenses. Please bring proof of vaccination. Geneva Brumm Treasurer Come See Me School. Cub Master Kenneth Mead welcomed everyone then announced the Flag Ceremony, which was performed by the cubs of Den 1, led by Jean Reid and Linda Sebastian. Mr. Mead and awards chair­ man, James Moccardine, presented Bobcat Badges to Danny Kellogg, Eric Cornwell, Carl Leinhart, and Traverse Taylor; a Wolf Badge to Mott McClelland; a Recruiter Badge to Brian Gillum; Webelos Color to Lee Kienutske, Paul Kessler, and Jimmy Moccardine; and Travelers Badge and SOAR Badges to Kessler, Kienutski, Moccardine, and Jeff Stump. Cub Master Mead also awarded 31 cubs who sold a full case of popcorn with a silver dollar each. Larry Kienutske, who sold four cases, will receive a Cub Scout cantine for his efforts. The boys sold 60 cases during the three weeks of the popcorn sale. Good work boys! Our thanks to Connie Mead for running the sale. Sally Peake provided a game for the boys with some volunteer help from some parents. Judging from the noise the boys enjoyed the competition. The parents were served refreshments provided by Dens 4 & 5. Calendars were available with information about December events. If you didn’t get one, contact your den leader. The December Pack Meeting and Christmas Party will be at the Fuller Street School December 19 at 7 p.m. The whole family is welcome. ACTION-ADS And all the other toys, games, and dolls in our big basement URGENTLY NEEDED: live-in babysitter for 3 children ages 10, 7 & 5. Good wages, nice home, plus room and board. Will have complete charge of household. Call 852-9523 Nashville, or collect to their father, Garry Stam­ baugh, 517-543-7805 Charlotte. (12­ 20) _______ FOR SALE: 8-month-old white house broken and had shots. Ph. after 5 p.m. ppoodle mix,, female,, 852-9109 Nashville. A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative HOME HEATING - The House has approved HB 4371, which would give low-income and senior-citizen families up to $250 to help pay winter heating bills. Debate centered on the bill’s lack of energy conservation provisions, and its cost of $47.5 million. LABOR LAW - The House will soon consider SB 714, which is to bring Michigan into line with changes in federal law regarding unemployment benefits. Controversy centers on the bill’s inclusion of non-teaching school employees for summer benefits. DRUG PACKAGE - Now before the full Senate is a six-bill package of House measures designed to crack down on illegal drug dealers. It provides for increased prison terms, mandatory sentences and the use of telephone wiretaps in drugrelated investigations. EAVESDROPPING BAN - By a narrow margin of 56-46, the House has approved HB 4372, which bans eavesdropping by private companies. Newspaper and telephone companies argued that listening in to employee performance on the telephone is necessary; if this is enacted, the only eavesdropping allowed would be by telephone companies for training and repairs, with a beeper tone. Vermontville boy scouts hold paper drive Dec. 17 Vermontville Boy Scouts Troop 648 will be holding a paper drive on December 17. We will take newspapers and magazines, but they must be separated. There will be a dumpster parked by the old car wash on North Main. If you can’t get them in we will pick them up on Saturday, the 17th. , Thank You! William Ressequie, Scoutmaster, 726-1352 ATTENTION: Boys and girls ages 14 to 21 are welcome to join a new group called Explorers. It is a group of many different func­ tions and a lot of fun. The first meeting will be held Monday, Dec. 19, at the Scout Hall in Nash­ ville. If you are interested or have any questions, call 852-9181 Nash­ ville. Come and join the fun. WANTED :German military items. Fair cash prices paid. Middleville 795-3282. MINIMUM WAGE - Now in the Senate is HB 5476, which expands the Minimum Wage Law to cover employers with two or more employees, and employees over age 65. Present law applies only to employers with four or more employees and to employees up to 65 years of age. SUNDAY LIQUOR - The House has passed and sent to the Senate HB 5697, which extends the hours of Sunday liquor sales from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. only for a New Year’s Day which falls on a Sunday, as it will next month. A provision to also extend Sunday hours from noon back to 10 a.m., designed to improve Sunday brunch business, was taken out of the bill by the House. EMPLOYEE FILES Last week the House also approved HB 5381, which would give employees or their representatives the right to periodically review their personnel files, and to provide a written response to any material in their files with which they disagree. SEX EDUCATION - Governor Milliken has now signed into law HB 4425, which repeals the longstanding ban on discussion of birth control in Michigan public schools and allows school districts to provide instruction on family planning and con­ traception, excluding abortion. SCHOOL CONTRACTS Although we’re now three months into the school year, 17 percent of Michigan’s 530 school districts are-•still without teacher con­ tracts. They are all still negotiating, however, and 11 districts have reached tentative e agreements as of November 30. MEMBtR NNA Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY ★ Biggest Stock Ever ★ Lay-oway Now & Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 With This Advertisement, Dec. 9 and 10 Nashville Flowers and Jewelry 233 N. MAIN NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9797 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville Wednesday. December 7. 1977 -- Page 3 Vermontville Cub Scouts Pack 649 November pack meeting was held November 17 and it was awards night. Many of our young men received badges. We have six new Bobcats: Greg King, Mark Bukoski, Tim Morris, Brian Ainsworth, and Joe Campenau. Our new Wolfs are: Robbie Trawbridge, Gary Brewer, and Robbie Myers. Bear Badges went to Chris Tyler, Robbie Weiler, and Jerry Schovan. Some of them also received arrows along with Terry Hubbel, Mike Smith, Tommy O’Brien, and Tim Gorman. Some service pins were also awarded-Terry Hall, 3 years; Tom Waldren, 2 years; and Scott Venton, Ken Gillig and Shane Wright, 1 year pins. Mike Payne, a new scout, earned his Bobcat Badge and also received his Webelo colors. Terry Hall received' his Sportsman award; Dean Hale, Naturalist and Sportsman; Benjie Morris, Outdoorsman and Sportsman; and Jay O’Brien, Sportsman. We held three summer events and the following received a pin for attending all events: Don Martin, cubmaster; Gerry Hall, Sheron Wright, and Shiela Wallace, Den Leaders; and Billy Wallace, Jimmy Weiler, Shane Wright and Skip Wyskowski. Service awards were also presented to our committee members and leaders: Don Martin, 5 years; Gerry Hall 2 years, Sheron Wright 2 years, Gloria Gorman 1 year, Pat O’Brien 1 year, Shiela Wallace 2 years, Sue Shovan 1 year, Dan Gillig 2 years, Sandra Hubbel 2 years, Dennis Hale 1 year, and Former resident is promoted to director of designGordon Gutchess a former Vermontville resident has been promoted to Director of Design for the USA and Canada at the Mobile Home Division of Bendix Corporation. Gordon who is a Maple Valley graduate has been with Bendix in Riverside, California for 2*4 years. Mr. Gutchess received his Bachelor of Arts at Michigan State University in 1969. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gut­ chess in Vermontville. Gordon married the former Susan Latta, and they and their two daughters, Jennifer and Ashley live in Corona, California. Esther Martin 6 years. We held graduation for two of our Webelos: Terry Hall, son of Mr. & Mrs. Smith Hall; and Benjie Morris, son of Willis Morris. They were received up front by Cubmaster Don Martin and the Seven Virtues of Scouting were read by their fellow Webelos. Mr. Dan Gillig, Webelo leader, gave them their new books and certificate and then they walked with their parents across the bridge to the Scout­ master and the Boy Scouts who presented them with their Scout scarfs. Congratulation boys, and enjoy Boy Scouts! Our Cubbie award went to Den 1 and that Den also put on a skit and furnished cookies and coffee to the parents and friends. Serving our country— Navy Machinist’s Mate Third Class Paul H. Hammond, whose wife Kristina is the daughter of Barbara S. Farley of 825 Sher­ man St., Nashville, has com­ pleted the Basic Machinist’s Mate Course. During the course at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, students received instruction on the use of hand tools and machine shop equipment. In addition, they studied the basic operation, maintenance and repair of ships’ propulsion equipment, evaporators and generators. The students were also introduced to the types of duty watches that Machinist’s Mates stand aboard ships. He joined the Navy in June 1977. LOSE WEIGHT before Christ­ mas, new weekly weight control meetings, nutritional weight loss program. Thursdays 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., 287 S. Main, Vermontville. Call 726-0033 for details. NOTICE! Because school was closed last Thursday the CROP Drive was rescheduled for this week, Thursday, Dec. 8,12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Maple Valley FFA Chapter. THANK YOU! The Barry-Hastings Camp of the Gideons International have their evening dinner the first Tuesday of each month at... Nashville Steak House. We wish to take this opportunity to give special ecial thanks to Faye for the wonderful meals she prepares for us and the gracious way she serves us. Thank you, Faye Retirement Open House December 10,1977 1:30-4:30 At Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Association Charlotte Office For Martha R. Stevens MESC opens new office in Hastings The Michigan Employment Security Commission will open a new full-service satellite office in Hastings on Monday, December 5, according to MESC Director, S. Martin Taylor. “The new office will enable us to provide ■ more and better services," Taylor says. “It’s a bigger building, with more parking; we can handle more people." The new Job Service office, at 575 E. Woodlawn in Hastings, will handle all employment services job referral. Job Bank, the Job Information System, counseling and testing - and unemployment insurance benefits and claims. It will also include a unit of Work Incentive (WIN) program. The office will be open from 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m. five days a week and will serve Allegan, Barry, Eaton and Ionia Counties and the outskirts of Kent County. It replaces two smaller Hastings offices, an employment services office and a part-time claims office. Martha R. Stevens, after 15 years of loyal and dedicated service with Eaton Federal, will complete her employment on Decem­ ber, 31,1977. Martha graduated from Charlotte High School in 1933. She worked at Fred Richey's for seven years. She then attended Argubrights Business College in Battle Creek. After gradu­ ation she was employed by the Grand Trunk Stores Depart­ ment for two years. Martha Ransom and Merlin Stevens were married in 1945. They have one son, Richard, who lives in Chicago. Martha was later employed by Richey's again. She then came to Eaton Federal as a teller and has advanced through many promotions to her present position of Branch Manager of the Nashville office. Martha and the directors and management of Eaton Federal cordially invite her many friends, relatives and customers to share in this joyous occasion. Martha and Merlin are planning to spend some time in Arizona and are looking forward to traveling. �Th* Moot* Volley Nows. Noihvlll*. W*dn*»doy, Docombor 7,1977 - Pag* 4 market tips by Maryann Beckman Consumer Marketing Information-Agent COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE Chicken, pork, citrus fruits, eggs and potatoes will be the food items that will help you stretch holiday money the most this month, reports Maryann Beck­ man, Consumer Food Marketing Agent. Check on chicken for good values this month and in early 1978. Supplies are currently three to four percent over a year ago and retailers are already featuring fryer parts as well as whole birds. No need to stock up either for supplies are expected to be even larger in the first half of 1978. The turkey market is puzzling though. Supplies are down only slightly from a year ago but distributors say fewer birds are available than the figures suggest. Most say there’ll be few, if any, special features for the remainder of the year. Beef prices will continue to increase the rest of the year, for supplies are down. Because of the decrease in nonfed cattle and cow slaughter, most of the reduction will be in the lower quality, leaner cuts. Hamburger prices, therfore, will probably increase more than other cuts. This reduction in leaner beef will probably also have a significant impact on fast-food steak and hamburger establishments. Pork prices are expected to decline through the rest of the year so look for some good values on roasts, chops, sausage, etc. Ham for the holiday dinner may cost more though, especially canned. The dock strike has reduced shipments of imported hams so demand is greater for domestic hams as well. Together it adds up to higher prices for canned hams which puts pressure also on all other hams. Lower feed costs have promp­ ted egg production increases so eggs will continue to be featured to move the supplies. Holiday When you want results... ... give our classified department a call! If you want to turn your unwanted items into cash, we’ll help you write an ad that will get fast results! Whatever you want to buy or sell, you’ll get action with a Want Ad! Maple Valley News Phone 945-9554 baking time normally increases demand and prices but retailers say consumers aren’t baking yet or are baking less, for demand has been slack. Apples, avocados, bananas, coconuts and citrus fruits are star attractions this month. Anjou, Bose and Comice pears are also available as well as several varieties of grapes. This is the last big month for cran­ berry supplies so freeze some for use in winter and spring meals while you have the chance. The exotic holiday fruits, such as pomegranates, persimmons, kumquats and kiwi fruit are also available, for some fun and different mealtime additions. Barring a freeze, grapefruit prices should continue to be at­ tractive this year. Total production is up two percent with Florida’s pink crop up 20 percent from a year ago. The orange crop is considered adequate even though less than last year’s freeze-reduced crop. It’s peak season for both tangelos and tangerines with both crops about the same as last year in supply. Canned cling peaches, canned pears, corn and tomato products are the best processed choices. Look for specials. In the nut department you should find pecan prices lower than last year’s but almonds and walnuts are about the same or slightly higher prices. Tree nuts are in substantially larger supply than a year ago, especially pecans. Broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, squash, root vegetables and white potatoes all represent reasonable vegetable choices. Broccoli prices are lower than a year ago, as are cabbage prices for the very good quality crop. Smaller supplies of celery (by mid-month) and lettuce will mean higher prices but supplies of escarole and endive are in­ creasing to help give variety to salads. Fresh mushrooms will be in good supply. White potatoes will continue to be featured during December and the months ahead, but choose carefully before buying. A larger than usual share of Michigan potatoes is suffering the effects of “ground frost”. Extra efforts will be made to sort out the damaged ones but some are likely to get ttirough. Bell Rin^eif Specials Joostberns named on All-State Team! tAPLE VALLE Andy Joostberns, who opened gapping holes for Maple Valley ball carriers all season long, was selected on the Detroit Free Press All-State Class C first team. He was also picked for honorable mention in the state by the Associated Press. Joostberns, a junior, was also impressive on defense with 92 tackles and one fumble recovery on the season. Joostberns also received ad­ ditional post-season honors being nominated to the Lansing All­ Area first team. Teammate Kenny Hansbarger was also selected to the Lansing All-Area squad. Runningback Mike Hamilton was named honorable mention for the Lansing All-Area team. Tire industry sets up new task force to promote safety, save gas, with right air WASHINGTON, D.C. — The tire industry has formed a special high-level task force to direct a massive new campaign for proper tire inflation as a way pp y to save gas and promote highway safety, it was announced today. The action was disclosed by Malcolm R. Lovell, Jr., president of the Rubber Manufacturers Association. “We hope to secure the cooperation of the oil companies, the automobile manufacturers, equipment suppliers, government agencies and private safety groups in this important effort,” said Lovell. “It will benefit everybody by conserving energy and making our streets and high­ ways safer.” The new RMA “Task Force on Tire Inflation” is headed by Thomas E. Cole, RMA Vice President-Tire Division. “We have three goals,” Cole said. “First is to educate the motorist about the need and advantages of proper tire in­ flation. Second is to keep com com-­ pressed air easily available to him. Third is to promote the use of on-board tire inflation in­ dicators which will show when tire pressure is low.”. The Task Force is made up of leading representatives of .the tire companies which belong to RMA. It has been divided into five subcommittees to work in­ dividually with oil companies, auto companies, tire companies, government agencies and other “concerned” private safety organizations. “We are going to carry the safety and economy, message to every one of these groups, and seek their help,” said Cole. Government and industry surveys have shown that more than 25 percent of automobiles have seriously underinflated tires. “This wastes money and en­ dangers lives,” Cole declared. “Properly inflated tires can add up to five percent to your gasoline mileage. They also give longer treadwear. 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G«W Sales in Lake Odessa • Ph. 374-8835 Ate* Winter Hours: SMonday Motndday thru th7ru30Friday 7:30am 7ti:l30NaOmONto 5:30 pm Saturdays 7:30am until NOON �Maple Valley graduate to be among 135 W.M.U. music students performing Dec. 11 Two Symphonic Bands from the Department of Music at Western Michigan University will be featured in concert on Sunday, Dec. 11, in James W. Miller Auditorium. A total of 135 student musicians will be in­ volved in Sunday’s performance, under the baton of Eddie Green, WMU Director of Bands. This free public program is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Of those participating, one musician will be representing the Barry County area. Joe Jarvie, a 1977 graduate of Maple Valley High School is a member of the tuba section of the Western Michigan University Symphonic Band. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jarvie, 1954 Price Road, Nashville, and is pursuing a music major at the university. Among the works to be per­ formed are Creston’s Concertino for Marimba, featuring marimba soloist Kathy Johnson, a senior from Grand Rapids. Also on the program are Rocky Point Holiday by Ron Nelson, and Giannini’s Variations and Fugue. An innovation this year, the formation of two Symphonic Bands instead ofjust one is due to increasing student interest in ensemble experience. The two bands will perform separately in Sunday’s concert. News from the Senate Republican information office in Lansing Young people might have a tougher time buying cigarettes if a resolution introduced today by Senate Republican Leader Bob Davis is approved by the Michigan Legislature. The Davis resolution urges stricter reinforcement of a 1915 Michigan law which prohibits the sale of cigarettes to minors. The law was amended in 1972 tochange the age of majority from 21 to 18. “It is incumbent upon the Michigan Legislature to protect the health and well-being of our children and to ensure that Michigan laws are strictly en­ forced,” the resolution reads. “All too often, youths' become addicted to cigarette smoking before they are able to adequately assess the danger to which they are subjecting themselves.” “I want to clarify that the in­ tent of this resolution is not to ask the police to stop every young person with a cigarette and check identification. I know that is an impossible task. I would like to see merchants reminded of the PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Lurches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO AHEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5T7] 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan CARPENTER AND MASONRY WORK WANTED. Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT PH. 726-0324 Vermontville, Michigan law and the penalties attached, and try to get them to stop selling cigarettes to minors,” Davis stressed. “It has been estimated that as many as 40 percent of high school students today may be smokers,” Davis said. “The problem is getting way out of hand, and we as legislators are partially responsible for not seeing that the law is enforced.” The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, December 7, 1977 - Page 5 ’Views from the line fence by Warren J. Cook, Extension Director County FARM SITUATION BOTH GOOD AND BAD Eaton County farmers have more to cheer about than most of their counterparts in the entire Midwest United States. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the costreturn ratio of the total agricultural products are critically low and there does nott appear to be any relief in sight for the next year. Such is the life of the farm families. In Eaton County, our har­ vesting season is about over. Continued on next page- �Th* Mopl* Valley Newt. Nathville, Wednesday. December 7,1977 - Poge 6 Vermontville News By Mrs. Ava Kroger Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goodenough are rejoicing over the birth of a little grand­ daughter, Tanya Lynn,, on November 28 to Mr. and Mrs. William Swiger of Charlotte. Tanya has two little sisters. Mrs. Thelma Hall, the Hugh Hulse family of Bellevue, the Bill Hall family from Caro all celebrated Thanksgiving at their cottages at Higgins Lake. Mrs. Kate King, Mr. & Mrs. Leon Housler and Miss Donna Housler all of Charlotte took their sister Mrs. Mabie Shetenhelm out for dinner Thursday evening to celebrate her birthday. The bus load of Senior Citizens who left Friday A.M. with Greta Firster on the “Mystery Trip” had many different ideas as to NASHVILLE VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY DANCE SAT., DEC. 10 - 9:30-1:30 A.M. : Music fy-RHYTHM AIRES S • Members & Guests • Food in the Kitchen « New Year's Resenrations...Available Now. : *12“ Per Person Music By $25°° Per Couple star gaze Members Only - Until December 15 where we were going. A lady from Hastings won a free trip for guessing the closest mileage which was 101 miles. We followed M-66 through Battle Creek and stopped at the Tee Gee Restaurant in Athens for a coffee break. Then on through Sturgis to Amish country in northern In­ diana and finally stopped at Eby’s Pines Restaurant and campground. We discovered that every year on the first Friday before the first Saturday in December is given to all Seniors to come out to Eby’s Pines at the home of the Christmas Tree to enjoy a wonderful meal and program (which didn’t show up). Some of our group also took advantage of the free hayride. We then went on to Bristol, In­ diana and visited the Elkhart County Historical Museum at Rush Memorial Center. This is a very large and well-organized museum displaying the old cottage, barn, child’s room, general store, and old railroad station, etc. Then at Middlebury we stopped at Das Dutchman Essenhaus, an Amish restaurant and gift shop featuring beautiful handmade quilts and other handcrafted articles. All in all, it was a delightful day and in two weeks some are looking forward to the Christmas show at the Grand Ole Opry at Nashville, Tennessee. On December 15 the United Methodist Women have invited the Congregational and Gresham ladies as well as any others who would like to attend a 12:30 p.m. luncheon and potluck and a puppet show. Meat, rolls and drink will be furnished. Please feel welcome to attend. Mr. and Mrs. John Rodriguez entertained their help from the store and their families to a Christmas dinner and gift ex­ change on Sunday, Dec. 4. Mrs. Mattie McLaughlin, a former resident, is now at the Darwin Finkbeiner Nursing Home, 214 W. Broadway, Charlotte, while Mr. and Mrs. Millard Pugh are in Florida. The staff of Maplewood School met at Emil’s West for dinner Saturday evening then later went to the Peabody home for a Christmas party. Mrs. Kate Snider and Mrs. Herminia Southern spent Thanksgiving with the Charles Wilson family in Birmingham. On Thursday evening, Dec. 1, they entertained the Kalamo Past Matrons for a Christmas party. Mrs. Greta Firster attended an Open House in Sterling Heights Saturday evening, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Ken Holmes in their new home. Ken is the Greyhound driver for the Senior Citizens tours. Action Ads FOR SALE: snowmobile suits, one child’s 12, one size 16, one small adult. Ph. 517-726-0356 Vermontville. Olivet College schedules ten-year exhibit— The exhibit “Hay-Ten" will open Saturday, Dec. 3, in Mott Gallery at Olivet College in Olivet. The show is an exhibition of sculpture, drawing, and painting celebrating H. James Hay’s ten years as sculptor at Olivet College. Hay is an associate professor of art at Olivet and holds an M.F.A. and a B.F.A. from Michigan State University. Opening hours for the show will be 7-9 p.m. Saturday. The exhibit will then run through December 20 at regular Gallery hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. The exhibit is free of charge and open to the public. Mott Gallery is located in room 302 of the Mott Academic Center on the Olivet campus. > ACTION-ADS POTATOES NO. 1, 50-lb. bag $3.35; 20-lb. bag $1.40. Onions, 50 lb. sweet $6.75, 50 lb. regular $4.50. At Farmers Gas and Oil Station, Nashville. (tfn) ALL BLACK DAISY PUPPY free. Ph. 517-852-1738 Nashville. hone 945*9554 For action Want-Ads I Continued from previous page Most of our grain crops are harvested, enough to be able to determine that in our local area crop yields for 1977 are higher, compared to local average, than any other area in the corn belt area. Our corn yields this year should average about 90 bushels per acre compared to a long-term average of 73 bushels. Soybeans are up this year also. Thirty-four bushels compared to 28 bushels. As for white beans, we have had a better yield than average — 25 bushels compared to 18 — but we finally had some good weather in which to harvest the crop while the eastern counties in the Saginaw Valley and the Thumb area were not able to harvest their entire crop. So, we were extremely for­ tunate this year. The agricultural pricing structure is not op­ timistic, however. The cost of machinery and other farm production items have continued their upward inflationary spiral while grain prices have dropped significantly. For example, machinery costs have risen about 15 percent during the year while soybean prices have dropped 20 percent and corn is down 25 percent from last year’s price. Of significance to the con­ suming public is the fact that food costs have been rising steadily despite the lower on-farm prices for the raw products of these same food items. It is not a healthy prospect for our entire country. No nation has ever long existed when the agricultural segment of its society did not remain viable. GIFTSFOR dad ggr ® SSi few Compound Bows Bows a Arrowsn Junting Vests All Ice-Fishing gear JsS Complete line of hand igi and power TOOLS. J® Gun Cleaning Kits Basketball and Hoops Table Tennis Sets Dart Games Morel’ JB? B Nashville Hardware CT ............ Ph. 852-0713 Hours: 8:30-5:30, Monday-Saturday �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. December 7.1977 -- Page 7 Lundstroms are coming to Charlotte The Lundstroms are coming to Charlotte, Michigan for a special one-night rally Saturday, December 10. A united effort cosponsored by a number of area churches, the Lundstrom service will be held at the Junior High School. Making up The Lundstroms, heard weekly on 140 radio stations with their "Message For America” program, are three brothers, two wives and five children. There are also a number of non-family members in the crusade organization. The team leader is Lowell Lundstrom who has written over 300 gospel songs, many of which will be presented at the service. Traveling along with him are his wife, Connie and their two daughters, Londa and Lisa. Their son, Tiny (Lowell, Jr.), is part of t the team. Larry, the middle Lundstrom brother, has his family—wife, Gloria and two daughters,, LaShawn and LaDawn—traveling with the team. All the Lundstroms sing at rally services. Also working with The Lundstrom ministry is youngest brother Leon; Billy Simmons, the team’s steel guitarist; Chris Ward, the children’s tutor and John Poore, the sound director. Lowell Lundstrom, raised near Sisseton, South Dakota, was converted while still a nightclub performer and dance-band leader. Since that time, he and his team have traveled an average of 300 days a year conducting rallies and crusades across the United States. The team has recorded over 15 record albums, including the recently released, "Just For You.” This year they will be seen nationwide on two full color television specials, “The Lundstroms Singin’ Down In Dixie!” and "A Lundstrom Country Christmas.” The meeting will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 10. Ad­ mission is free, and good seats should be available for all who attend. The Lundstroms, a gospel singing team from Sisseton, South Dakota, will be holding a special one-night rally in Charlotte on Saturday, December 10. Members of the team are, from left to right, front row: Connie and Gloria Lundstrom; back row: Lowell Lunstrom, Billy Simmons, Londa, Leon and Larry Lunstrom. The Lundstroms are heard ■ weekly over many area radio stations with their "Message for America" broadcast, and they are seen over the air with an annual television special. (Photo Supplied) Phonfe 945-9554 for Action-Ads Eaton County Farm and Home Calendar Wednesday, Dec. 7— 9a m.-3 p.m. Telfarm Check-in Day, Extension Office, 126 N. Bost­ wick. Thursday, Dec. 8 — 7 p.m. Livestock Quiz Bowl, Richard Brown residence, 5222 Lawrence Hwy. Thursday, Dec. 8 — Vo-Ag Thursday Night Meeting "Cash Crop Prices Affect Farmland" by Dr. Roy Black, at the Vo-Ag Room, Charlotte High School Friday, Dec. 9 — 9 a m. and 1 p.m. Pesticide Examination, Hall, Charlotte Kardel • Fairgrounds. December 9,10,11 Horse Leaders Conference, Kettunen Center Monday, Dec. 12 —10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dairy- Breeding Seminar at Long’s Conference Center, Lansing. December 13,14 — Michigan Seed, Weed and Fertilizer School, Long’s Conference Center, Lansing. Call Extension Office to make reservation. Friday, Dec. 16 — 9 a m.-12 noon Farm Financial Management Workshop, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. Monday, Jan. 9 — 8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, Jan. 7—12 a m.-3 p.m. D.H.I. A.-Holstein Continued on next page— Making the Most of You! NANCY BE FESTIVE BE FASHIONABLE Bo good to yourself this holiday with a hairstylo from Nancy,s. Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St., Vermontville Ph. 726-0330 You Can’t Afford “NOT to Buy a New Car! YEAR-END SAVINGS LIKE NEVER BEFORE! it New 1977 Chev. IM^ALA 4-door Sedan * Mew 1977 Buick Regal 4-door St. No. 3391 — Black with Bladk custom cloth seats, bumper guards, convenience group, power steering and brakes, automatic, V6 engine, AM radio, tilt wheel, remote left hand mirror, rear defogger, tinted glass, matst molding package, steel belted radial whitewalls, cruise control. SPECIAL Year-End 5590® Plus Tax, license and Title. * 1977 4-Wheel Drive Chev. 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Wednesday, December 7, 1977 - Page 8 Qopt. from previous page- Association Banquet, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. Tuesday, Jan. 3 — 9 a.m. Family Living Lesson Day “Weight Control and Proper Nutrition’* First Baptist Church, 1111S. Sheldon, Charlotte. Public invited. Christmas Cantata to be presented Dec. 11 The 22-voice choir of the First Congregational Church of Vermontville will present for the public “The Wonder of Christ­ mas” by John W. Peterson on December 11 at 4 p.m. For the fourth year a cantata has been prepared by Choir Director Bonnie Tebo, the narration will be done by Stan Trumble and several soloists will be featured. Afterwards a holiday party will be held in the Griswold Room for all in attendance. There are 78 choose-and-cut Christmas Tree Farms in Michigan A trip to the country to find a special tree to grace the family’s living room at Christmas is an age-old custom that is being revived each year at Michigan’s 78 choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms, according to Automobile Club of Michigan. “Even a latter-day Scrooge can’t help but get in the holiday spirit after a wagon ride through a snowy field of evergreens with the entire family,” stated Joseph Ratke, Auto Club touring manager. Each year, more farms than ever go out of their way to make tree-cutting trips special events by offering pony and wagon rides, yule log fires, train rides, plus free treats and weekend visits by Santa, Auto Club said. At many of the farms listed on Auto Club’s guide, hot apple cider Don’t forget we offer a fine selection of Christmas Wrappings and Cards! PHONE 852-0845 - NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN - EMERGENCY PHONE 852-9787 and homemade donuts are sold and there are farm animals children can feed and pet. “One owner' even dispenses free peach brandy recipes, while another sells handmade toys from the Virginia mountains,” Ratke noted. Smallest of the trees are “table top” models just right for mobile homes, apartments or children’s bedrooms. The largest, including exotic Austrian, French and concolor pines, as well as Michigan’s state tree, the white pine, can fill the corner of any room. For a small charge, at least one farm treats spruce trees-which usually drop needles fastest-with a preservative to retard shed­ ding. Michigan’s farms sell more than a dozen tree types, with prices ranging from $1 for Scotch pines to $20 for blue and Norway spruce and up to $50 for large flocked trees-sealed and sprayed with a special snowy coating. Forty-nine farms feature trees eight to 25 feet tall for churches and businesses. Eight operations clean trees by machine and 33 farms wrap trees for easy transport. Almost all farms have pre-cut trees. Auto Club offers these tips for persons cutting their own trees this season: — • If going on a weekend, bring a hand saw. Although 67 farms lend saws, they all may be in use upon arrival. Axes are not allowed on most farms. • Keep in mind that while most pines and Douglas firs hold needles, balsams and spruces shed profusely if not properly watered. • After choosing a tree, saw close to the ground. • Although most farms provide twine to tie trees to cars, bring rope just in case. Tie the tree’s base at the front of the car. • Store trees in a bucket of Continued next col. cFo/tCkfcisimas Swivel Rockers A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen How long will it take to establish factually the extent of human health damage done by PBB? I’m often asked that question in such a manner that indicates the questioner feels that we have been deficient in determing exactly how much damage has been done. At this point, I’m inclined to answer the question with another question—how long did it take to establish factually whether the earth was round or flat? I don’t mean to be flippant. I’m just trying to point out that complex scientific questions are not quickly settled. Even if the evidence seems to be predominantly on one side, a considerable amount of evidence must build up before scientists will agree that something has been established factually. The public may then lag behind the scientists in their agreement that the fact has been established. Evolution may be an example of this, or perhaps, cigarettes as a cancer cause. Sometimes, however, the public is more willing to accept something as factual than the scientists. PBB is, in my opinion, an example of this. We are a long way from any scientific agreement on whether any human health damage has been done, let alone the extent of it. This is not due to a lack of effort, but a lack of agreement among scientific studies that Continued from previous col. water in a cool area. Before placing in a stand, cut an inch or two off the base to help the tree absorb water. Fill the stand with water daily. • Avoid placing trees near heating ducts or open flames. Always check Christmas tree lights for bare wires before decorating and make sure electrical outlets won’t be overloaded. CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS Any type of real estate throughout Michigan. No com­ missions or costs. First National Accept. Call free 1-800-292-1550. (tfn) have been done so far. I am not siding with Farm Bureau or Michigan Chemical when I refuse to be stampeded by Dr. Irving Selikoff’s study into accepting as fact PBB health damages in Michigan. A recent PBB workshop at Michigan State University brought vigorous scientific criticism of the Selikoff study. Two recent PBB studies are interesting. One done by Michigan Department of Public Health officials, along with researchers of the University of Michigan and the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia, demonstrated no immunilogical problems in people with high PBB levels. This is in direct conflict with Selikoff’s study, and lends possible credibility to those who felt Selikoff’s reported blood deficiencies were not caused by PBB, but were actually the result of transit damage as the blood was taken from Michigan to his laboratory in New York. Hold your hat for this next one. A study will soon be reported showing low PBB levels may decrease susceptibility to breast cancer! So, am I convinced that PBB has done no health damage in Michigan? Of course not! At this point, the evidence is not conclusive either way. And that’s normal for such a complex scientific question. I do, as I have in the past, support further study. Action Ads RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your reppir jobs at NASHVILLE' FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. (tfn) CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE: Cut your own $5 each starting Saturday, Dec. 3,10 and 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located 3 miles east of Charlotte on M-50 to Stewart Road, turn right a half mile. (12-13) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phonfe 543-0173. (tfn) For all your insurance needs see.. "The ALL-TOGETHER Team" Your Choice of 5 Colors Norma Shance JOHNSON'S FURNITURE Storr Hours: 8 30 a m to 5:30 p.m. Mon. to Sat. __ Friday 8:30 a.m, to 8:00 p.m. * Stan Trumble Mary Trumble <a ^Auto-„OLfeHomeCarBiJSiness wners Insurance 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 �Th* Mopl* Valley N*wi, Nashvill*. Wednesday. D*c*«nb*r 7,1977 -- Pag* 9 Athletic Boosters to meet Dec. 17 area sports news Continued from front page— . Pete Benton takes a jumper from the baseline. strong performance by junior center Andy Joostberns of Valley. He scored 25 points and hauled down 24 rebounds. Teammates Doug Halsey and Mike Hamilton added 14 and 20 points respectively. Pete Benton, Jeff Zemke, and Ken Hansbarger also scored for the Lions. Central Montcalm won a thriller in the Lion gym Friday night. The hotly contested league game was a see-saw battle en­ ding in a 32-32 tie at the half. Maple Valley held a slim 45-44 lead at the end of the third quarter and were deadlocked with the Hornets with two seconds left on the clock. A perfect in-bounds pass by Brad Fritz to Rick Rasmussen gave Central the winning basket. Both teams scored 21 field goals but for the second time in a week the Lions were outscored at the free-throw line. Lion Andy Joostberns again led all the scorers with 28 points. Doug Halsey added 12. The Lions showed much im­ provement in Friday’s game and hope to get in the win column on Tuesday when they play host to Middleville. Basketball season begins for junior varsity squadThe basketball season began on a losing note for the Maple Valley Junior Varsity last week. Caledonia defeated the young lions 51-42 on Tuesday, and Central Montcalm won on Friday 62-49. The Lions led in both ball games only to have their leads erased late in both games. The scoring and rebounding was fairly even for the week with the top eight players of Brad Mateer, Tony Joostberns, Don Fox, Chris Beebe, Jeff Mead, Doug Cook, Vern Sargent and Brian Hamilton sharing in both of these areas. Even though the Junior Varsity was not satisfied with their games, they were very proud when report cards came out. The team has a B- average with five players on the honor roll. “When we study our basketball notebooks as well as our school books, we’ll be in great shape,” laughed Coach Ruohonen. This week Maple Valley plays Middleville at home on Tuesday, and travels to Lakeview on Friday. - (Maple Valley News Photo) The next Athletic Boosters meeting will be Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 8 p.m. at the high school. The Boosters are sponsoring a bake sale on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Nashville Hardware and at Johnny’s Food Market. The proceeds are going to help pur­ chase a weight machine for the school. There are winter sports programs available at the basketball games and wrestling matches for $.25. If you would like your name added to the Booster list please contact Judy Gardner by December 16 for the next printing when we will be adding the Volleyball Team. Hope to see you at the next meeting. THE REMINDER now has personalized stationery, playing cards, napkins, coasters and matches. Stop in and look at the many samples we have in our catalogs. Maple Valley Board meeting set for Dec. 12,6:30p.m. The regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education scheduled to be held Monday, Dec. 12, will begin at 6:30 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. Board members and administrators will then be able to attend the Jr.-Sr. high school instrumental concert which begins at 8 p.m. If necessary, the board meeting will be continued after the band concert is completed. Action Ads GIVE A UNIQUE colorful gift for Chirstmas. This ad worth $1 off on any purchase over $5. Mexican Import across from Post Office, Nashville, Michigan. WANTED: military Middleville 795-3282. rifles. NOTICE Residents of the Village of Vermontville Partician nominating petitions are available at the clerk’s office for Village President, Clerk Clerk, Treasurer, and assessor, 2-year terms and 3 trustees, 4 year terms. Nominating petitions must be filed with the Village Clerk by December 20,1977 at 4 P.M. 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Farmers Feed Service 1006 East Railroad Street HASTINGS Phone 945-9926J �Th* Maple Volley News, Noshville, Wednesday, December 7,1977 - Page 10 00 Remembering the larger families— As we write our holiday CARE, the international aid and shopping lists this year, let’s be development agency, has an sure to include some neglected outstanding record of service. members of the family to which This year through the annual we all belong - the human Holiday Food Crusade, CARE family. The gifts they need most hopes to raise 16,500,000 to are hope, health and the chance provide nourishing food to more to than 25,000,000 of the world’s to become become self-supporting. self-supporting. For millions around the world neediest people, most of them who live with poverty, children. Food is distributed at live with malnutrition and disease, any preschool centers, primary day with adequate, nourishing schools and nutrition centers, food on the table, clean water to many of which CARE helped drink or accessible medical care build. The agency’s varied selfwould be a holiday. But for the help programs extend to more poor in developing nations, that than 30 countries in Africa, Asia, day hasn’t come yet. And it won’t Latin America and the Middle come until we all decide that the East. Food is combined with world’s poor have waited long agricultural development, enough. Once we make the decision to community improvement and health care in the agency’s inhelp, the method is close at hand. NOTICE Deadline for filing nominating petitions for Nashville President, Clerk, Treasurer, assessor and three two-year terms on the Nashville Village Council will be Tuesday, December 20, 1977 at 4:00 p.m. Petitions must be filed with the Nashville Village Clerk. Nomination petitions are available at the Village Clerk’s Office. Susan M. Corkweu Nashville Village Clerk tegrated approach to poverty’s complex problems. CARE stretched each donor dollar to 19.25 in 1977 through U.S, Government Food-for-Peace commodities and host govern­ ment contributions. Your donation to help members of our larger human family may be sent to: CARE, Guardian Building, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Snowmobile safety course Deputy Salisbury of the Eaton County Sheriff Department will coordinate a three-session course to be held Monday, Dec. 12, from 5-7 p.m. (Note this time for the Monday—12th Dec. session only), also on Wednesday, Dec. 14, and Monday, Dec. 19, at 7-9 p.m. Classes in Room A-l, Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Class limit 30 persons. Course offered at no charge to meet law requiring 12 to 16-year-olds to complete this training before operating a snowmobile on lands other than those owned by or under the control of parents. For more information and to register in advance call Ernie Jacoby 852­ 9275. Santa Claus is coming to town! 'A HOLIDAY SPECIAL! > SANTA’S NASHVILLE SCHEDULE: Nashville Hardware 9:00-9:15a.m. Kelley's 9:15-9:30 a.m. Simon's ...: 9:30-9:45a.m. Nashville Auto & Farm 9:45-10:00 a.m. Nashville Flowers ........... 10:00-10:15 a.m. Johnson's Furniture 10:15-10:30 a.m. Eaton Federal . 10:30-10:45 a.m. Carl's ..................... 11:00-1 1:15 a.m. South End 11:30-l 1:45 a.m. /WV/’ ™ THIS GENERAL ELECTRIC TELEVISION SET FEATURES THE VIR COLOR SYSTEM. GE WON AN EMMY FOR USING VIR FIRST! SEE IT PERFORM. ONCE YOU DO. YOUR COLOR STANDARDS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. 19 I < DIAGONAL VIR BROADCAST CONTROLLED COLOR TV GE VIR Color sets with advanced computer-like circuitry use the VIR signal to let the broadcaster automatically adjust all of the color on many programs. ■ VIR "Broadcast Controlled" Color ■ 100% Solid State Chassis ■ Modular Chassis Design ■ Black Matrix In-Line Picture Tube Light Sensor THIS IS GE PERFORMANCE TELEVISION M JOHNSON’S FURNITURE 112 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE WIMMB Youth employment training program comes to Eaton Eaton County youth, ages 14-21, may qualify for employment under a grant recently proposed to the Eaton Intermediate School District. The grant is intended to provide subsidized part-time employment for young people from low income families. The purposes of such employment is to provide improved job skills and to encourage youth to remain in school. The new YETP (Youth Em­ ployment Training Program) office will be located in the Masonic Temple building, 245 S. Cochran, Charlotte. The prime sponsor of the proposed grant is the Tri County Manpower Con­ sortium. “Our hopes are that we’ll gain the cooperation and support in the eight school districts, par­ ticularly in the area of counseling and coordinating, from school personnel. Help from the com­ munity at large for offering job placement for program par­ ticipants is also essential,” Craig Dean, YETP director, said. “Our intent is to teach par­ ticipants how to seek, obtain, maintain, and terminate em­ ployment successfully,” Dean said. These goals will be the responsibility of YETP staff, including Dean and two coor­ dinators (liaisons between schools, students, and on site supervisors), local counselors, interested teachers, and on the job supervisors. The participants need to meet CETA (Comprehensive Em­ ployment and Training Act) income guidelines and they have to stay in a school program in order to remain eligible. Students who qualify will be placed in a job serving a non­ profit agency. “We perceive our major drawbacks as having a larger number of youth in need of jobs than we can handle within the income guidelines and with the restriction of placement in public or nonprofit sector,” Dean said. “We couldn’t place a student interested in motor cycle repair with a local Honda dealer, for example.” Dean sees as many as 160 youth in Eaton County as benefiting from this Youth Employment Training Program. Although administered under the Eaton Intermediate School District the 160 youth will be drawn from all of Eaton County including! Eaton Rapids, Bellevue, Olivet, Charlotte, Maple Valley, Pot­ terville, Grand Ledge, and the Waverly Public Schools. Dimondale students will be served by the Ingham YETP office. NEED A GIFT, IDEA? Let US show you the perfect gift for so many occasions. Personalized writing stationery. We have a wide selection of designs that can be imprinted with name and address for a truly special gift. We also have personalized playing cards, napkins, coasters and matches. Stop in and look them over at The Reminder, 112 E. Court St.. Hastings. �Th* Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Wednesday, December 7,1977 - Page 11 Summary of significant tax law changes for 1977 Some people like changes; others prefer things the way they are. But whatever side of the fence you’re on, one thing is certain: When you fill out your 1977 tax return, you won’t be able to avoid the many changes in the tax law that have come about through recent legislation. You have probably heard the standard deduction has been replaced by a zero bracket amount which is a flat $2,200 for singles and $3,200 for married: filing jointly. And there has been quite a bit of publicity about the new tax tables with the zero bracket amount, personal exemptions, and general tax credit built right in. These changes effect most taxpayers, but don’t require you to plan ahead. Because some of the new provisions do, however, demand pre-planning, it makes sense to start gathering your records together and examining the tax consequences of some of your actions. For instance, if you own a capital asset, such as stock, bonds or real property that you intend to sell this year, are you aware that in order to qualify for long term capital gain or loss treatment, you must have owned that asset for more than nine months? The holding period in prior years was more than six months. Do you also know the amount of a capital loss you can use to offset your taxable income has in­ creased from $1,000 to $2,000? Both of these changes can make a significant difference in your tax bill for 1977. Suppose, for example, that you never heard of the new nine month holding period, and you dispose of a capital asset after seven months, thinking that you will have to pay tax on only one-half of your profit. When you fill out your 1977 tax return you might be surprised at the amount of tax you owe. If you have moved, or plan a move, in 1977, you will find several changes in the tax law. The distance requirement of 50 miles has been changed to 35 miles. In' addition, the maximum deduction for pre-move househunting and temporary living expenses has gone up from $1,000 to $1,500 and the deduction for expenses related to buying, selling, or renting a home in­ creased by $500, it is now $3,000. Older Americans who sell their homes in 1977 will be glad to learn that there has been a sizeable change in the tax break available to them. Previously, anyone age 65 or over who sold his or her home did not have to pay any tax on the gain if the adjusted sales price of the house was $20,000 or less. The exclusion amount has now been increased so that you pay no tax on the gain from the sale if the adjusted sales price is $35,000 or less. If the adjusted sales price is over $35,000, the tax break is prorated. Remember, the adjusted sales price of your home is the amount you receive after paying selling commissions and certain allowable fixing-up expenses, such as painting part of the in­ terior of your home. Here’s something else new fcfr 1977! If you are a worker under the age of 70Vz and do not par­ ticipate in any other pension or annuity plan during the year, you may for the first time, include your non-working spouse in your Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA). If you establish an IRA for you and your non-working spouse, you may contribute a total of 15 percent of your compensation, to a top limit of $1,750. And for 1977, you have an ad­ ditional 45 days from the end of the tax year (until February 14, 1978) in which to make your contribution and still deduct it on your tax return. The advantage of an IRA, of course, is that contributions are not taxed until they are withdrawn at which time the individual would normally be in a lower tax bracket. Other changes that could mean a difference in your tax liability are in the areas of alimony, child support, and child care expenses. Alimony, previously an itemized deduction, is now an adjustment to income, which means that anyone can claim on his or her tax return the amount of alimony paid during the year. If you make child support payments to a former spouse, you may have to pay more money now in order to claim your children as dependents on your tax return. In prior years, if the tax exemptions were not allocated in the divorce decree, and you were the noncustodial parent, you had to contribute $1,200 or more for the support of one or more children in order to take the dependency exemptions. That amount has now increased to |l,200 for each child. Expenses you pay for workrelated child care may now be claimed as a tax credit. The credit is 20 percent of the amount you pay during the year for child care. The maximum amount of the credit allowed is $400 for one child and $800 for two or more children. It’s obvious there are changes in store for many Americans when they prepare their 1977 federal tax returns. To get a head start on your taxes, contact the IRS for free publications on areas that will affect your taxes. You may order the publications by filling out the order form that is enclosed in the tax package you receive, or by contacting your local IRS office. Christmas Basket Committee in NEED of contributions Nashville Community Christmas Basket Committee is in need of contributions to supply to the needy in the area for a Happy Christmas. Also, anyone knowing of a needy family, please contact Amy Putnam 852­ 9719, Agnes Pufpaff 852-9068, or Nita Brown 852-9578, or any minister with the names and contributions. Calendar of Events DECEMBER 6-DHIA Annual Meeting and Banquet, 12 noon, Coats Grove Church. DECEMBER 6--MAEH Christmas Tea, 1:30 p.m., Community B_ uilding, Fairgrounds, Hastings. DECEMBER 7-MABC Dairy Cattle Breeding Seminar, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hospitality Inn, Cascade Road and 1-96, Grand Rapids DECEMBER 8-Planning for Retirement-Part II, Health, Leisure, New Career, Housing, Life Without a Spouse, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. DECEMBER 8-10-Great Lakes Youth Livestock Expo, Livestock Pavilion, MSU. DECEMBER 10-Registered Holstein Annual Meeting and Banquet, 12 noon, Coats Grove Church. DECEMBER 12-Weight Control Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. No charge. DECEMBER 12-MABC Dairy Cattle Breeding Seminar. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Long’s of Lansing, s. Cedar & 1-96, Lansing. DECEMBER 12—Pesticide Test Training Session, 1:30 _p.m.,Community Building, Hastings. DECEMBER 13-14-Michigan Seed, Weed and Fertilizer School, Long’s Convention Center, Lansing. DECEMBER 14—Western Michigan Livestock Show, Civic Economic development meeting December 12 As a result of work done by a local 24-member advisory committee during 1976-77, Barry County has just been designated as a Title IV redevelopment area by the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The Overall Economic Development Program, sub­ mitted to Washington by the local committee, includes a number of suggested projects for the County. Some would be developed through private in­ dustry, others with governmental assistance. The new designation and the plan submitted will be discussed at a meeting in the Court Room, Barry County Courthouse, at 7:30 p.m. December 12. The speaker will be James L. Collision, Economic Development representative for this area. Hey Kids I Don't forget the coloring contest ends this week. Get those pictures into sponsoring stores! NEED A GIFT. IDEA? Let us show you the perfect gift for so many occasions - personalized writing stationery. We have a wide selection of designs that can be imprinted with name and address for a truly special gift! We also have personalized playing cards, napkins, coasters and matches. Stop in and look them over at Hie Reminder, 112 E. Court St., Hastings. The six most important words: "I admit I made a mistake". The five most important words: You did a good job". The four most important words: "What is your opinion". The three most important words: If you please". The two most important words: Thank you". The one most important word: "We". The least important word: "I". 'Voqfr funeral home Nashville Phone 852-0840 vummuniiy tVvIlld PLEASE if you have old newspapers or glass, take them to the pump house at Putnam Park. The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts recycle these items to get operating funds. The boys ap­ preciate your help. If you need someone to pick up your papers, call 852-0760. Center, Grand Rapids. DECEMBER 19-Pesticide Certification Testing, 10 a.m, and 1:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Person must have sent application to Michigan Department of Agriculture prior to testing date. JANUARY 4-5-1978 Michigan Corn Symposium, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant. All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Athletic Boosters are spon­ soring a bake sale Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Nashville Hardware and at Johnny’s Food Market. All proceeds going to help purchase a weight machine for the school. St. Cyril Church, Nashville. CHRISTMAS MINI BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE. Sponsored by P.C.C.W. Womens Group, Saturday, December 10th - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carl’s Market, Nash­ ville. Home-made items and baked goods. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 104 No. 31, Wednesday, December 14, 1977 Village of Nashville hires new police officer The Nashville Village Council hired Arthur Long as third officer on the village police department at the council meeting last Thursday. (Maple Volley News Photo) The Nashville Village Council approved the hiring of Arthur Long as a third officer on the Nashville Police Department. He is being hired through the CETA program. Long has been working part time since December 8 and will continue to do so until January when he will take eight weeks of training near Detroit and then return for full-time duty. Long retired from the Navy on September 30 after 20 years of active duty, the last seven as a member of the Military Police. He served in such places as Puerto Rico, Viet Nam, New York, West Virginia, Philadelphia, and on several ships: the U.S.S. Valcour, U.S.S. Boxer, U.S.S. Sperry, and the U.S.S. Rich. He saved 45 persons’ lives and was awarded several medals. He earned the Navy-Marine Corps Medal for heroism when he rescued 41 people-from a Navy fire. He was awarded the Navy Life-Saving Medal for rescuing a man who fell overboard. Long also received Navy Expert Rifleman, Navy Good Conduct Medal, Viet Nam Campaign ribbons, the Navy Unit Citation, and achievement letters for outstanding performance of duty. Arthur is originally from Jackson, Michigan, where his parents still reside. He is married to the former Patricia Long, and they have one daughter, Joy, 8 months. They presently live at Wall Lake Road, southeast of Hastings but plan to move to Nashville in the near future. Asked why he decided to get into police work in civilian life, Long said, “I enjoy working with people and I talked it over with my wife and she said that if I was interested in the work she’d help me along.” Over 500 entries for ‘coloring contest’— The winners of the Maple Valley Coloring Contest have been announced from over 500 contest entries. The winners of the 7-10 age group were Tracy Spillane, first place; Aaron Napier, second place; and Jodi Spidel, third place. Winners of the 6 and under age group were Michelle Whitinger, first place; Charlie Secord, second place; and Kristen Brzycki, third place. Over 100 youngsters entered more than 500 pictures for the contest, making the judges’ decision very difficult. We extend our congratulations to the win­ ners and wish good luck to all the kids for our next coloring contest at Easter time. We also wish to thank all the children who participated in the contest making it a huge success. The youngsters who par­ ticipated in the contest were: Marcia Bishop (10), Lori Lee Ebersale (10), Nancy Berkimer (10), Richard Rozell (9), David Continued on page 11 fr' sponsored by? NASHVILLE Chamber Saturday December 17 Match the NO. on this issue of.. The Maple Valley News and WIN s10, *15 or ’20 XSDifferent winning numbers will be posted in each of these stores. Bring your paper...match the number and YOU WIN! Participating Stores: • Nashville Hardware • Johnson's Furniture • Nashville Auto Nashville Flc^l Simon Pharma South End �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Wednesday December 13, 1977 - Page 2 Nashville senior citizens Vermontville News By Mrs. Ava Kroger NASHVILLE SENIOR CITIZENS will meet December 21 at the Community House for a 12 o’clock Christmas carry-in dinner and gift exchange. The Maple Valley School will give a musical program. Everyone is welcome. Mrs. Arthur Shetenhelm. Mr. and Mrs. Don Lewis entertained their son Don, Jr. and wife Sunday honoring their first Nashville woman’s literary wedding anniversary. Don’t forget the luncheon dub to meetNashville Woman’s Literary Thursday at the Methodist Church for all the ladies of the Club will meet at Putnum community at 12:30. Program Library on Thursday afternoon at will be a puppet show..11 p.m., Dec. 15. Mrs. David The senior citizens will meet Westday will entertain us with Tuesday, Dec. 20, for a noon musical selections. Guests are potluck. Program by Music welcome. Department of the school. The Methodist women will hold Barry County Extension a bake sale at Johnny’s Food Senice Calendar of Events Saturday Mart featuring December 13-14: Michigan homemade bread and doughnuts. Seed, Weed and Fertilizer School, Much credit is due Mrs. Bonnie Long’s Convention Center, Tebo as director and the Lansing. Congregational Choir for the December 14: Western lovely cantata, “The Wonder of Michigan Livestock Show, Civic Christmas”, presented Sunday Center, Grand Rapids. afternoon at 4 p.m. December 14: Barry County The drawing for the afghan will Youth Dairy Development be at 4 p.m. at the bake sale Committee meeting, 8 p.m., Friday at Johnny’s Food Mart. Extension Service Office, Hastings. December 19: Weight Control Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 Vermontville Boy p.m., everyone welcome; no Scouts troop 648 charge. December 19: Pesticide Mr. Joe H. Choate The Vermontville Boy Scouts Certification Testing, 10 a.m. and NASHVILLE - Mr. Joe H. Troop 648 will hold a paper and 1:30 p.m., Community Building, Choate, 59, of S. Clark Rd., Route magazine magazne drive rve December ecemer 17,, Hastings.. Person must have sent to Michigan 2, died Wednesday evening, Saturday, from 9-4. A dumpster application December 7, 1977 at Pennock will be parked at the old car wash Department of Agriculture prior Hospital, Hastings. on North Main Street. If you can’t to testing date. Mr. Choate was born in bring them in, call after 4 p.m. December 19-20: TelFarm Oklahoma on September 1,1918. December 14-16, William Check-In, Extension Office, He served in the U.S. Army Resseguie 726-1352 on December Hastings. during World War II. Mr. Choate 17, or anytime 726-0499. December 26: Weight Control came to Michigan 15 years ago People in town put them on Meeting will not be held. January 2: Weight Control and lived in Kalamazoo, Lansing, your front porch and the boys will and Charlotte, where he was a pick them up. Meeting will not be held. h tmetal tlworker. k . Mr. M.Choate Chte sheet January 4-5: 1978 Michigan Papers and .magazines must be moved to his present address five separated, please. Corn Symposium, Central years ago. He had been emMichigan University,, Mt. Thank you. ployed at Charlton Park for the William Resseguie Pleasant. last three and a half years. January 9: Weight Control Scoutmaster Mr. Choate was a member of Meeting, Extension Office, 7:30 the Sheet Metal Workers Local Athletic Boosters p.m., everyone welcome; no No. 360. charge. Mr. Joe H. Choate is survived to hold special by four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Patricia) Paul of Houston, meeting Dec. 14 Texas, Mrs. Linda Adams of There will be a special meeting CARD OF THANKS Waverly, Tennessee, Miss Shelly Choate and Miss Goober Choate, of the Athletic Boosters Wed-Dear Family and Friends: Thank you for your help and both of Gobles, Michigan; a son, nesday, Dec. 14, at 8 p.m. at the Joe H. Choate, Jr. of Waverly, high school. It will be on the acts of kindness, cards, flowers, Tennessee; and nine grand­ purchase of the weight machine. etc., while I was in the hospital At that time we will have the and since returning home. children. -Beth Suntken Funeral services were held at information from the school 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10,1977 at board. WANTED: German military Lakeview Cemetery with Mr. items. Fair cash prices paid. Daryl Stamm officiating. Middleville 795-3282. (12-27) Vineyards have baby boy! Arrangements were by the A baby boy was born to Mr. and CHRISTMAS TREES FOR Leonard-Osgood Funeral Home, , Mrs. Jack Vineyard of North SALE: Cut your own $5 each Hastings. Manchester, Indiana on starting Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 and December 6, 1977. He has been 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located 3 named Joshua Eric, weighed 7% miles east of Charlotte on M-50 to pounds. Mrs. Vineyard is the Stewart Road, turn right a half ‘ (12-13) former Deborah Foote of Ver­ mile. montville. Mrs. Kenneth Hawblitz and baby Tracy have been staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Martin, while Ken was at Ft. Leonard getting his basic training. Tracy was burned badly last Tuesday when she pulled a steamer over and was in H.G.B. Hospital a couple of days. Ken will be home for Christmas then he and his family will go to Lowery A.F. Base in Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. George Graham are rejoicing over the birth of a little granddaughter, Elizabeth Eve, to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Fox at Ft. Hood, Texas. Mrs. Fox was the former Georgia Graham and the baby has a two-year-old brother, Clifford. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wion of North Manchester, Ind. spent the weekend with the Benedict and Adams families. Miss Paul Mix, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Mix of Lansing spent the weekend with Mr. and Obituaries Action Ads Village of Nashville The Regular Meeting of the Nashville Village Council was called to order by President George Frith. All Present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Bills were presented and motion made by Ray Hinckley and supported by Tom Oleson that they be allowed and orders drawn on treasurer for the same. All Ayes. GENERAL__________________ WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell................ 21.91 Cons Power (office)... 56.04 Cons. Power (St. Lgts) 788.63 Nashville Flowers & Jewelry.............. 30.11 Kelley's 5 & 10... 9.71 Carl's Market, Inc 10.30 The Reminder... 12.80 Cadillac Overall Supply 2.30 Galesburg Lawn Equipment...... 879.30 Duane Hamilton Excavating, Inc....... 226.50 Maple Valley News ... 87.00 Hastings San. Serv. 1,350.00 Newhouse Equip. Co. . 60.00 Time Insurance Co........18.00 Hecker Agency ... 11,967.06 Nashville Hardware ... 4.28 Tim Smith ............... 9.50 Mich. Bell (Sewer) ...... 19.21 Mich. Bell (Tower) ......... 6.80 Cons. Power (Water). 212.89 Cons. Power (Sewer). 113.88 Cons. Power (Tower).. .9.39 Powers Shell Service... 6.39 Nashville Hardware (Water) . .33.76 (Sewer) . .. .8.80 Lewis Schulze 172.50 Total Communications 10.00 Michigan Hydrant & Valve Co................ 08.00 Fisher Scientific Co...... 41.16 Fisher Porter Co.......... 24.00 Fisher & Porter Co. ..197.50 Municipal Supply Co... 87.68 GARAGE A EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell............... 20.34 Cons. Power (Garage) 33.28 Cadillac Overall Supply 3.00 Galesburg Lawn Equip.22.08 Power Shell Service.__6.00 Nashville Police Dept.. 24.75 Nashville Hardware .. 26.41 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply y. 56.99 Maple Valley Impl. 50.28 Omo Farm Supply . . 41.38 Aim International Chemicals............. .51.18 Kent Oil Company ... 223.87 McNeil Fastner Co. . 20.79 POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell............. 32.41 Carl's Market, Inc...... 3.72 Powers Shell Service... 6.25 Nashville Auto & Farm . Supply ...... ............ . 18.76 Kent Oil Co................... 221.21 Nashville Flowers & Jewelry.................. 6.25 Hastings Commercial Printers..................... .71.24 General Electric......... .13.20 Eugene Koetje ................. 3.90 PARKS AND LIBRARY Nashville Hardware (Parks)...................... 8. .90 B.M. Randall Lumber Co. (Library).................... 10.08 STREET DEPARTMENT Reith Riley Const. Co. . 88.36 Lewis Schulze............. 232.50 Grand Ledge Clay Products ............... 229.23 Municipal Supply Co.. 180.00 Correspondence was read by the clerk, from Barry County Road Commission, Williams & Works and The Department of Natural Resources. Motion made by Ted Spoelstra and supported by Lois Elliston to purchase a 10 Band Police scanner, Mobile Unit for the Police Cruiser. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Mr. Russell Furlong, President of the Nashville Business Owners Association was present to explain their new organization. The Village Council offered their support to the new organization. Tim Smith, Director of Public Services and Safety gave the Department of Public Works report. Mr. Smith recommended that we hire Arden Schantz on the DPW on a part-time basis until December 1, 1977, and then on full-time. Mr. Schantz's wages will be $4.25 per hour with a 90 day probation period. Motion made by Ray Hinckley to accept Mr. Smith's recommendation to hire Arden Schantz. Supported by John Mason. All Ayes. Motion Carried. The regular meeting of November 24, 1977 will be cancelled because of Thanksgiving. Motion to adjourn made by Ray Hinckley and supported by John Mason. Raymond M. Hinckley, President Pro Tern Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Santa Returns To Nashville SATURDAY, DEC. 17 SANTA’S SCHEDULE: Nashville Hardware..........10:00 to 10:15 Kelley's................................. 10:15 to 10:30 Simons.................. 10:30 to 10:45 Nashville Auto & Farm..'.. 10:45 to 11:00 Nashville Flowers 11 ;00 to 11:15 Johnsons............. 11:15 to 11:30 Eaton Federal..... 1:30 to 11:45 Carl's........... Noon to 12:15 South End ............ 12:30 to 12:45 �The Maple p Valley y, News, Nashville, Wednesday December 13. 1977 - Page 3 Hotline’ for reporting Medicaid fraud now established— A toll-free hotline for reporting possible fraud by Medicaid providers is now in operation as the latest step in a continuing crackdown on alleged abuses in the state’s $908 million Medicaid system. Nashville VFW 8260 and Auxiliary Fish & Chicken Fry FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th Serving 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 1 Adults...$3.00 Children under 12...$1.50 —Open to the Public— II i .In announcing the hotline, Michigan Department of Social Services (MDSS) Director John T. Dempsey emphasized that the phone number—(800) 292-5404—is intended to handle only calls dealing specifically with com­ plaints of fraud by physicians, laboratories, nursing homes or Early Christmas at others providing Medicaid ser­ Vermontville Bible vices. Persons who want to forward Church Dec.. 18 information concerning provider Sunday morning, Dec. 18, at 11 fraud may call anytime between o’clock the children of Ver­ 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through montville Bible Church Sunday Friday. Reports may also be School will present a Christmas made in writing to P.O. Box program, “The Miracle of 12158, Lansing, MI 48901. Calls will be handled by a Christmas”. At 7:30 that evening the choir will present Owens and^ special Medicaid Investigation Skillings cantata, “Christmas Task Force established last Festival”. February by Dempsey to combat The children and the choir have Medicaid fraud. “That work so far by my own been practicing for weeks and are prepared to dramatize the staff shows that we need a better Christmas Story in an in i ­ system for handling fraud teresting, attractive ma'nner.. complaints from citizens,*’ Vermontville Bible Church ex- Dempsey said. “This hotline is an tendss a warm invitation to attempt to meet that need.” Dempsey has also asked the children and adults to attend these special Christmas services. directors of other agencies as well as all MDSS staff to cooperate in relaying to the Christmas Basket Medicaid Investigation Task Committee in NEED Force any indications of possible fraud. of contributions MDSS officials urge that the Nashville Community new 800 toll-free number be used Christmas Basket Committee is only to report suspected fraud by in need of contributions to supply Medicaid providers. Persons to the needy in the area for a wanting to report possible fraud Happy Christmas. Also, anyone in other programs, including Aid knowing of a needy family, to Dependent Children, are asked please contact Amy Putnam 852­ to use the post office box number. 9719, Agnes Pufpaff 852-9068, or In Wayne County, complaints Nita Brown 852-9578, or any about fraud in programs other minister with the names and than Medicaid may be made by contributions. calling 256-3464, or writing P.O. Box 1026A, Detroit, MI 48232. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY UMESTOHEftMARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Fnrm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852:96?1 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO AHENDI EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (ST7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan CARPENTER AND MASONRY WORK WAN I tD. Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT PH. 726-0324 Vermontville, Michigan You Can’t Afford “NOT” to Buy a New Car! “YEAR-END SAVINGS LIKE NEVER BEFORE! * New 1977 Monte Carlo (Demo) * Hew 1977 Buick Regal 4-door St. No. 3391 — Black with Black custom cloth seats, bumper guards, convenience group, power steering and brakes, automatic, V6 engine, AM radio, tilt wheel, remote left hand mirror, rear defogger, tinted glass, mats, molding package, steel belted radial whitewalls, cruisb control. Year-End SPECIAL »559000 Plus Tax, License and Title. ★ New 1977 Century 2-door (Demo) SPECIAL »529600 Plus Tax, License and Title. ★ New 1977 Chev. NOVA HATCHBACK St. No. 3570 — Firethorn, vinyl trim, AM radio, steel belted radial white­ walls, Deluxe wheel covers, power steering, automatic, 305 V-8, power brakes, body side moldings, tinted glass. Year-End special $RxQ7°° wCJw/f Y,ear-End SPECIAL.................... Plus Tax, License and Title. ★ New 1977 Chev. VEGA WAGON St. No. 3250 — Blue, white vinyl top, blue custom cloth seat, white strip, front and rear bumper guards. Convenient group, AM radio, Delux wheel covers, automatic, air conditioning, tinted glass, mats, body side moulding, S/B radial white wall tires, tilt wheel, power steering and brakes, sport. mirrors, V-6 Engine. Year-End St. No. 3598 — Brown metalic, buckskin special cloth 50/50 split seat, 6-Way power seat, tinted glass, body side mouldings, mats, door guards, air conditioning, cruise, 305-2 engine, automatic, tilt wheel, power steering and brakes, S/B radial white wall tires, AM/FM radio, deluxe bumpers, aux. lighting, rust proof. wirirej Plus Tax, License and Title. 60,000 mile engine warranty, (St. No. 3397) Blue metalic, Blue custom vinyl bucket seats, roof carrier, bumper strips, AM radio, heavy duty battery, power steering, 4-speed transmission. $ w<KwQVOx00 Year-End SPECIAL ............ ★ 1977 y2-ton Chev. PICKUP (Demo.) St. No. 3600 — Seamist Green and Holly Green two-tone paint, Green special custom cloth seat, Cheyenne equipment, gauges, (5) steel belted radial whitewalls, rear step bumper, AM-FM radio, heavy duty Freedome battery, deluxe wheel covers, power steering and brakes, turbohydramatic 350 4-barrel V-8, heavy duty rear springs, front stabilizer bar, Jr. west coast mirrors, air conditioning, tinted glass, rust proof, stone. Year-End SPECIAL................ $EE /I EOG 3043 Plus Tax, Title and License. LARKE BUICK and CHEVROLET Located at 1432 South Hanover Street in HASTINGS — Phone 945-2425 Monday & Wednesday Nights 'til 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6 p.m., Saturday 'til 3 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday December 13, 1977 *- Page 4 Eaton County Humane Society to hold annual membership drive for ‘78— The Eaton County Humane Society is again holding their Annual Membership Drive. During 1977 housing, straw, food and medical aid was given to numerous animals throughout Eaton County by a few untiring individuals. This group works in­ dependently from the Eaton Co. Animal Control and finances its work solely through individual contributions. Dues are $1.00 per person and may be mailed to the Treas. Mrs. Margaret Winegardner, 1516 Elmwood, Lansing, Mich. 48917 or given to any of the following Board Members: Chas. Joseph, Pres., Jeff Sweet, V.P., Jackie Sweet, Joyce Hastings, or Rita Joseph of Potterville; Bernard Schrader, Sharon Ruthruff, Marcia Miller or Bryce Rudesill of Charlotte; Dora Nisse of Vermontville; Betty Strauss or Crystal Stevens of Dimondale. Anyone interested in becoming a working member or attending meetings please contact any of the above Board Members. Winter is here. Has your pets sufficient material for warmth? Serving our country— Navy Seaman Recruit Daniel K. Rice, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest K. Rice of 1953 N. Hager Road,. Nashville, has completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week training cycle, he studied general military subjects designed to prepare him for further academic and on-thejob training in one of the Navy’s 85 basic occupational fields. Included in his studies were seamanship, close-order drill, Naval history and first aid. A 1977 graduate of Maple Valley High School, he joined the Navy in September 1977. Remember...there’s only 2 weeks ‘til Christmas lib Steward recognized for achievement for United Way LANSING — United Way campaign chairmen, representing 106 local United Ways, were recognized at the Campaign Achievement Celebration of the United Way of Michigan held in Lansing, December 6. Shown above receiving a plaque from John G. Brian, Jr., (L), President of the United Way of Michigan, is Illa Steward, campaign chairperson of the recently completed Nashville Area United Fund drive, which raised 103.11% of goal for a 5.1% increase over last year's result. (Photo Supplied) Gift Certificates •Redken & RK Hair Care Products. •Blow Dryers • Curling Irons • Eye Make-up • Satin pillow Cases • Brushes • Flowered Combs • Jewelry. The holidays...a time for giving Call 726-0330 — for an appointment with Nancy, Laurie or Barb Nancy's Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, VERMONTVILLE - Ph. 726-0330 Searching for those special gifts for the holiday season? One stop might be the meat counter, for there you will find everyone’s favorite, beef roasts and steaks as well as a variety of other favorite cuts. If you are choosing beef as a holiday gift, select such cuts as a rib roast, tenderloin roast, porterhouse steaks or rib eye steaks. Wrap them well with a moisture vapor-proof paper, label and freeze until ready to give. When you are ready to give, overwrap the meat with gift paper and deliver to that lucky recipient. Be sure to label “Open Before Christmas” so the happy recipient can make plans for good-eating during the holiday season. Also check your local supermarket about a gift cer­ tificate program. Many offer certificates which can be redeemed toward beef pur­ chases. Other favorites such as corned beef brisket and beef salami, packaged in film do not require freezing if given promptly after purchase. For the family chef, you might Continued on page 11— GUN CABINETS gun capacity, solid wood, maple or pine The Best Snowmobile • You Can Buy Moto-Ski Nuvik 440 (Left) was $220 (Center) was $290 (Right) was $268 as150 ^’198 %*.*179 JOHNSON'S FURNITURE 112 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Sims’ Hours 8 30 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. Mon. to Sat. F riday 8 30 a.m to 8:00 pan. 1465°° Tax REG. LIST PRICE $1845 Wheeler Marine AA-66 South of Nashville Phone 852-9609 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday December 13, 1977 — Page 5 Farm labor force down in ‘77Farm workers on Michigan farms were estimated at 100,000 during the survey week of October 9-15, 1977, according to the Michigan Crop Reporting Service. This is a 17 percent drop from the number of workers a year ago. Compared to the midJuly work force this is a decline of 26 percent. The extended period of cloudy, rainy weather this fall slowing harvest, versus last year’s clear, dry conditions contributed to the decrease. Field and livestock workers accounted for 72 percent of Michigan’s hired workers. On United States farms the Retirement workshop rescheduled— Part 2 of the Pre-Retirement Workshop planned by Carolyn Worth of the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service for December 8 has been rescheduled for December 15, 7:30 p.m., at the Cooperative Extension Service Office, 301 S. Michigan Avenue, Hastings. Aspects of retirement planning to be discussed are: Health and Physical Fitness Dr. Robert Schirmer Life Without Spouse - Wyn Buchner Housing - Carolyn Worth Part-Time Work-New Career­ Leisure - Harry Burke All area residents are invited to attend and no tickets or reser­ vations are necessary. For more information, please call the Barry County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service at 948-8039. KCC starting new vocl music group The Kellogg Community College Music Department will be expanding its musical program by offering a new vocal organization, The Madrigal Singers, starting the winter semester. Bette Tuls will direct the new group and said, “We wish to provide a new vehicle for people who enjoy small ensemble singing and would like to in­ troduce the madrigal to the community.” The group is open to all people with prior choral experience. Although the main emphasis of the group will be on the madrigal, Tuls said, “We would like to inlcude some solo songs of the period, some Elizabethan dances with instrumental ac­ companiment and possibly some readings from Shakespeare.” Those interested in joining the Madrigal Singers should contact Gordon Smith, 956-3931, extension 237, at Kellogg Community College. Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads MEMBER MNpApev Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. total work force, during the survey week of October 9-15,1977, was estimated at 4,145,900 workers, a 4-percent decrease from the previous year. Farm operators plus unpaid family members working 15 hours or more numbered 2,829,100, while hired labor accounted for 1,316,800 workers. Field and livestock workers were 62 percent of the total hired labor force. HOURS WORKED UP The average number of hours worked by farm operators, family members and hired workers has increased from last year’s figures. In Michigan, farm operators averaged 42.7 hours of work for the survey week com­ pared to 39.3 hours a year earlier. Hired workers averaged five more hours of work for the week than they had averaged last October. The rise was from 35 hours to 40 hours in 1977. FARM WAGE RATES ON THE RISE In Michigan, wage rates for all methods of pay converted to an hourly rate averaged $2.85 per hour. Last year the average was $2.79 per hour. Across the United States, wage rates for all methods of pay converted to an hourly rate averaged $2.99 during the survey week. Last year the average was $2.80 per hour. Vermonville Lions say 'Thanks The Vermontville Lion’s Club Michigan; to the Welcome Home have put up the picnic pavilion, a wishes to express their ap­ in Grand Rapids; and to the barbecue pit, a ball diamond, and preciation to the Vermontville Braille Transcribing Service in recently laid the foundation for Community for its support and .Jackson, MI. Your participation bathrooms. This park is intended participation in the Club’s ser­ made this all possible. for the use of the community. vice projects. Thanks to your The Vermontville Lions have What it all means is that we of participation, it has been working also sponsored a yearly flu shot the Vermontville Lion’s Club for everyone.. clinic at the. Maplewood School. want to say thanks to all of you. For those of you unacquainted This year over 170 people took Without you our service projects with ith the th Lion Li ’s Club Clb activities tiiti in aadvantage g of the clinic.. We also wouldn’t work. And when they do your community, perhaps a quick sponsored a Sightmobile forr eye work, it’s because you have summary would be helpful. The testing. Again nearly 150 people supported us. All proceeds are Vermontville Lion Vermontville Lion’’ss Club visited the sightmobile for eye used to support organizations sponsors and organizes the testing. Without you, our service that work with the blind, those community calendar. We must projects would mean nothing!!! with impaired vision, eye banks, express our thanks to all persons Finally, the Vermontville even area youth in need of who purchased a calendar and Lion’s Club has designated the glasses. We are not in the those who also included an item, village park on Third Street as its an ad, or an activity on this major community project. We Continued on next page— year’s calendar. We wish to also say we are sorry that not everyone was contacted, but the area is large and the time usually short for the contacts to be made. Please try to get to us next year Residents of the Village of Vermontville and we will be doing the same. If partisan nominating petitions are available at you would like a calendar and the clerk’s office for Village President, Clerk, haven’t received one, call 726­ 0258 or 726-0181 and ask for a Treasurer, and assessor, 2-year terms and 3 Lion’s Club community calendar. trustees, 4 year terms. Being a sendee club, the Lion’s Nominating petitions must be filed with the Club used the proceeds from the Village Clerk by December 20,1977 at 4 P.M. calendar in the following ways: we sent contributions totaling Ann Samaan over $400 to the Leader Dog for Village Clerk the Blind in Rochester, NOTICE �TheMople Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday December 13, 1977 - Page 6 Continued from previous page— business of making money for ourselves. No, we are in the service of those who need help, in the service of raising funds to help others. As a service club, we reach out to assist as much as we can. And you, our community, help us by participating and by giving your support. Your help makes us a better service club. And for that, we say thanks!!!! Anyone interested in finding out more or interested in joining the Vermontville Lion’s Club, we meet the second and the fourth Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. in the basement of the Congregational Church. Why not come and join us and help us service the community of Ver­ montville and those in need. Action Ads ATTENTION—Boys and Girls ages 14 to 21 are welcome to join a new group called Explorers. It is a group of many different func­ tions and a lot of fun. The’first meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at the Scbut Hall in NashviHe. If you are in­ terested or have any questions call 852-9181 Nashville. Come and join the fun. NEED A GIFT IDEA? Let us show you the perfect gift for so many occasions. Personalized writing stationery. We have a wide selection of designs that can be imprinted with name and address for a truly special gift. We also have personalized playing cards, napkins, coasters and matches. Stop in and look them over at The Reminder, 112 E. Court St., Hastings. ICE FISHERMEN | We have LIVE BAIT, rods, reels, fishing line, Teardrop jigs, tip-ups, augers, spuds, pike spears, spoons, ice fishing boxes. Everything you n at one stop. Nashville Hardware Nashville l» Hl. 852-0713 | Hours: 8:30-5:30 Monday-Saturday Cranson - Lautzenheiser united— Swags of mums and greenery decorated the Charlotte Free Methodist Church for the Oct. 15 wedding in which Rosemary Sue Cranson and Douglas Allen Lautzenheiser were united in marriage. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett L. Cranson of Vermontville, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis N. Lautzenheiser of Charlotte. Performing the double-ring ceremony in the presence of 175 guests was Thomas L. Haynie, brother-in-law of the bride and minister of the Christian church in Fredericktown, Ohio. Galen Watterson, minister of the Charlotte Church of Christ, of which the bridal couple are members, sang “Oh Perfect Love” as the opening prayer and There is Love.” He was ac­ companied by organist David Lautzenheiser, brother of the groom, who also performed a number of piano selections before and after the ceremony. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an antique white gown of chiffon over taf­ feta, with a fitted bodice reminiscent of the Victorian style. The gown featured a standup lace collar and scattered floral appliques. The train was bordered with gathered wide lace, while the bodice front and long sleeves of lace were decorated with pearls. The bride carried a crescent shaped bouquet of yellow roses, bronze straw flowers and baby’s breath, topped with a single orchid. Attending the bride as matron of honor was Mrs. Mary Beth Vance. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Julie Haynie, sister of the bride; Cindy Lautzenheiser, sister of the groom; and Robyn Yarger. The attendants wore peach floor-length gowns trimmed with ivory lace, and wide brimmed hats in ivory that were trimmed with peach ribbon. They carried bouquets of mums in fall colors wedding cake. Attending the guest book was Pam Doemer, accented with stalks of wheat. Flowergirls were Robin Haynie cousin of the groom while Elma and Jennifer Cranson, nieces of Waterson served as hostess. the bride. They also wore peach Others assisting were Dennis and gowns trimmed with ivory lace Bernice Cranson, Gary Cranson and carried baskets of mums. and Steve Baum. Best man was Dwayne Vedder. Special guests were Mr. and Ushers were Allan Harvath, Mrs. Paul Cranson and Max cousin of the groom; Dale Carey, grandparents of the Lautzenheiser, brother of the bride; plus Mr. and Mrs. Lewis groom; and Mitchell Gallo. Ring Lautzenheiser and Mr. and Mrs. bearer was Aaron Walker, cousin William Love, Sr., grandparents of the bride. of the groom. Out of state guests The groom wore an ivory­ were from Ohio and West colored tuxedo with tails that was Virginia. trimmed in brown. The at­ Following a honeymoon in tendants wore brown tuxedos northern Michigan, the couple with peach ruffled shirts. will make their home at 207 For her daughter’s wedding, Prairie St., Charlotte. Mrs. Cranson wore a floor-length gown of peach with blue flowers. Mrs. Lautzenheiser wore a floor­ length gown of figured brown. Each wore a white orchid cor­ sage with sweetheart roses, one with blue and the other with yellow. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the par­ sonage basement. Those at­ tending at the table were Debbie Hammond, Sharon Rodkey, Kim Ferguson and Mrs. Delores Baum, who also made the Mike will cut it rightfor Merry Maple Valley 1 Christmas Hairstyle$600 Hair cut $3 00 JOHNSON'S FURNITURE 112 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE rici.iy n JO .im. to 8:00 p.m Hours: Tues. & Fri. 8 to 8 Wed., Thurs., Sat. 8 to 5:30 CLOSED Mon. Senior $A025 Citizens Mikes Barber Shop 176 S. Main,VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday December 13,1977 - Page 7 Area sports news Varsity basketball record 1-3 Maple Valley hosted Mid­ dleville’s Trojans Tuesday and were defeated by their visitors 59­ 55. The Lions held a slim 11-10 lead at the end of the first quarter but left for the lockerroom tied at 31 by the half. Sparked by an 8point scoring spree by junior Ken Hansbarger, the Lions went ahead 49-44 in the third quarter. The Trojans applied pressure to the Lions in the fourth quarter causing some key ball-handling errors, and were able to outscore MV 15-6 in the final period and take home the victory. Andy Joostbems led Lions scorers with 15. Pete Benton added 9 points. Ken Hansbarger and Mike Hamilton each donated 8 while teammate Kevin Kilpatrick netted 6 points. Doug Halsey, Jeff Zemke and Tom Gurd also scored for the Lions. Hal Ferguson also saw action for Maple Valley. Joe Fleming of Middleville led all scorers with 22 points. Friday the Lions recorded their first victory of 75-67 against league foe Lakeview at Lakeview. A fine shooting per­ formance by seniors Doug Halsey and Pete Benton kept the Lions out of the reach of the Wildcats. Benton netted 10 of his total 18 points in the first quarter to put the Lions in front to stay- 21-17 at the end of the first quarter. Halsey hit 10 of 10 at the freethrow line and added another 12 from the field to give him a game total of 22 points. Ken Hansbarger added strength to the Lion offense with his 14 points. Junior center Andy Joostbems scored in every quarter netting 12 points. Jeff Zemke added 7 points, and Hal Ferguson 2. Ferguson’s strong performance in the third quarter helped his Lion teammates maintain a lead which was never less than 8 points. Mike Hamilton, Tom Gurd, Kevin Kilpatrick, David Munn, and Jeff Slocum also played for Valley. The Lions showed much im­ provement in the win against Lakeview. They are getting stronger with each performance and are gaining poise. Maple Valley will play two league games this week hosting Vestaburg on Tuesday and traveling to Montabella on Friday. —- Vermontville Cub MSBOA District VIII Scout Pack 649 solo and ensemble Our pack will hold their annual Christmas party at their December pack meeting this Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Maplewood School. All cubs and Webeloes are to attend and bring your parents and little sisters and brothers as Santa Claus will also be there. Our boys did there annual goodwill gift last week. They made flower terrariums. These gifts will be delivered next Friday night, Dec. 16, to our senior citizens in the Village. They will also be singing Christmas carols, so be looking for them between 7 and 9 p.m. festival results- CurtTuckey Star Price Cindy Brumm Diane Andrews Lisa Cogswell Coloy Mateer Mark Rushford Mike Hull Jeff Christensen Chris Tuckey Clarinet Clarinet Clarinet Clarinet Flute Flute Trumpet Drums Drums Drums Congratulations medalists! to Christmas tree walk This year’s Christmas Tree Walk will be presented during the Maple Valley High School’s Christmas Assembly on December 21. It would be much appreciated if any canned goods could be sent to school with the students. There will be a box for all goods. Everything will be equally distributed to the needy families throughout the two communities of Nashville and Vermontville. FIRST DIVISION SOLOS Name of Student Instrument Rachel Hartenburg Kathy Semrau Saxaphone Saxophone SECOND DIVISION SOLOS Name of Student Instrument E. Court St., Hastings. Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads The Maple Valley Junior Varsity Basketball team started off the week on a good note by defeating Middleville 69-59. The win was the first for the Junior Varsity this season, as four players scored in double figures. Don Fox lead the scoring for the Lions with 21 points, Brad Mateer had 16, Tony Joostberns 14, and Chris Beebe 10. Fox, Mateer, and Joostberns lead the rebounding with 14, 13 and 10 rebounds consecutively. The one game winning streak was ended on Saturday as Lakeview defeated the J.V. 58-39. Jeff Mead led the scoring with 12 points and Tony Joostberns added 9. Vestaburg will play Maple Valley on Tuesday at Maple Valley. Game time is 6:30 p.m. 10% off suggested retail from $12.95 Westclox Pocket Watches*6Z5 $995& $1695 Maple Valley boxers win! The freshman basketball team defeated Caledonia 51-43. The game was very close with the Lions leading 27 to 26 at the half. Coach Mitfelstaedt was pleased with the teamwork and the hustle of the ninth graders. Phone 945-9554 For Action Want-Ads! Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Kirchoff of Plymouth, Michigan announce the engagement of their daughter, Sheryl June, to Timothy Dwight Crosby of South­ field, Michigan, son of Reverend and Mrs. James G. Crosby of Cassopolis, Michigan, formerly of Nashville. Sheryl and Tim are both 1977 graduates of Alma College and are employed by Ernst and Ernst in Toledo, Ohio and Southfield, Michigan respectively. The couple will be married June 10 at the First United Presbyterian Church of Plymouth. Reverend Crosby and Mr. Magee will preside over the ceremony. MB WATCHES Middleville 69-59 Freshman down Caldonia 51-43 all NEED A GIFT IDEA? 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Monday, Jan. 9 — 8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, Jan. 12—8 p.m. Vo-Ag & Farmers Seminar, Charlotte High School, Vo-Ag Room. Topic: "The New Agricultural Program—Where Do I Fit?” with Gar Dowding, ASC Office. January 12 & 13 — Swint Producers Seminar, Hospitality Inn, Lansing. (Call Extensior Office for more information - 543 2310.) Saturday, Jan. 14 — 12 noon, Lansing-Eaton Milk Local An­ nual Meeting, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. Tuesday, Jan. 17 — 7-9:30 p.m., Crafts Workshop, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Open to public—sponsored by 4-H. Thursday, Jan. 19—8 p.m. Vo-Ag & Farmers Seminar, Charlotte High School Vo-Ag Room. Topic: “What Do I Feed Livestock Under New Health Laws?" with John Baer, Extension agricultural agent. Friday, Jan. 20 — 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pesticide Examination, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. (Below) Mickey Shilton's not so sure of his old friend Santa. (Above Left) Justin Thrun has an opportunity to stop on Main Street. (Maple Valley News Photos) Action Ads POTATOES NO. 1, 50-lb. bag 13.35; 20-lb. bag $1.40. Onions, 50 lb. sweet 36.75, 50 lb. regular $4.50. At Farmers Gas and Oil Station, Nashville. (tfn) (At left) Mark and Angie Lancaster catch Santa Claus in the dairy department at Carl's. SALES HELP WANTED TEXAS REFINERY CORP, offers PLENTY OF MONEY plus cash bonuses, fringe benefits to mature individuals in the Nash­ ville-Vermontville area. Regardless of experience, write A.T. Pate, Pres., Texas Refinery Corp., Box 711, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. Just Arrived! Dry Baby 1200 Professional Hair Dryer iVC95 3 Just 7'/i" long, 13'/> oz., 2 speeds, peeds, 3 heat settings. s Double Duck Professional Curling Iron Pro 1000 Hair Dryer Multiple $1bCv95 Speed Double Duck Professional Curling Iron Helen of Troy $1249 Curling Iron iProfessional $■■ Model OPEN: Tuesday thru Saturday For Your Convenience! COMPLETE LINE OF RK PRODUCTS I omplete hair care services for both sexes.- , • Styling • Permanents • Frosting^ Dk«. QM4oQ -O37/Cb 7/ ‘‘Coloring. Highlighting. Fociol. m » tFUflgoTCA HAIRDESIGNERS Located Above Birke s Shoe Store tn Downtown Hastings Santa gets into the Christmas spirit with Patty Rathburn at Eaton Federal. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday December 13. 1977 - Page 9 Santa comes to Nashville last Saturday; Children gather to greet an old friend . What did they tell Santa they really wanted? Last Saturday when Santa visited Nashville the kids told him their wishes for this Christmas. Here’s a small sampling: • Lisa Corkwell—“Baby Heartbeat” doll • Mickey Shilton—‘Mr. Spock” • Teresa Carter—“Yellow truck like my race car” • Travis Carter—“An orange race car” • Justin Thrun—“Tooneyville Choo Choo” • Charlie Secord—“A toy train, I fixed my old one once” • Jeff Moore—* ‘A plane, toy gun and lots of surprises” • Mark Lancaster—“A Bugs Bunny sleeping bag, an airplane, and building blocks” • Jeff Knoll—“A football helmet and a Bozo punching bag”. Teresa and Travis Carter get reacquainted with an old friend. HOLIDAY tSPECIAL! + Charlie Secord and friend get chummy. W 'l' ™ THIS GENERAL ELECTRIC TELEVISION SET FEATURES THE VIR COLOR SYSTEM. GE WON AN EMMY FOB USING VIR FIRST! SEE IT PERFORM. ONCE YOU DO, YOUR COLOR STANDARDS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. 19 J DIAGONAL BROADCAST CONTROLLED COLOR IV 19" diagonal YA7666WD Walnut finish on high impact plastic GE VIR Color sets with advanced computer-like circuitry use the VIR signal to let the broadcaster automatically adjust all of the color on many programs. ■ VIR “Broadcast Controlled" Color ■ 100% Solid State Chassis ■ Modular Chassis Design ■ Black Matrix In-Line Picture Tube ■ Light Sensor THIS IS GE PERFORMANCE TELEVISION Alice Moore doesn't know what to make of the strange bearded man in the funny clothes. 112 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday December 13, 1977 -- Page 10 A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative SBT ACCORD - After long negotiations, the legislature has passed SB 734, which will provide up to $72 million in Single Business Tax relief for small and low-profit businesses, using a formula based on dividing total income by a firm’s total tax base. MEMORIAL DAY - The House has narrowly approved HB 4243, which would change Memorial Day in Michigan back to May 30 from the last Monday in May. A similar bill passed the House last session but was not acted upon in the Senate. UN-RETIREMENT PLAN Now before the full House is HB 5393, which would prohibit companies from forcing their employees to retire because of age. While this would permit over-65’s to work, it might also make fewer jobs available to new, young workers. UNEMPLOYMENT STAN­ DOFF - The House will soon vote on SB 714, which would bring Michigan law on unemployment compensation into line with federal law in order to preserve federal benefits for the state. The bill was delayed for three months because one group wanted to include $60 million in benefits for nonprofessional school em­ ployees while another wanted to limit benefits for those who voluntarily quit their jobs; both groups agreed to drop their demands. MINIMUM WAGE - Now in the Senate is HB 5642, which would increase the state minimum wage to $3.35 an hour by 1981, the same as the federal minimum wage will be. The minimum wage is now $2.30; it would go to $2.65 next year, $2.90 in 1979, $3.10 in 1980 and then $3.35 in 1981. DRUNK DRIVING - The House has approved HB 5383, which would boost fines for driving under the influence of alcohol to a maximum of $500, now $100, and for driving while impaired by alcohol to a maximum of $250, now also $100. It is hoped this will help discourage drunk driving. FRAUD HOTLINE The Department of Social Services now has a toll-free number which can be called to report com­ plaints of fraud by physicians, laboratories, nursing homes and other Mediciad providers The number, 1-800-292-5404, can be called Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CAT BILL - Now in the House is SB 1189, which would remove house cats from the year-round open-season provisions of the hunting law. However, cats could still be taken or killed on or near someone’s property if they have damaged or are liable to damage the property. METRIC SALES - The Senate has approved SB 169, which would allow the use of metric weights and measures at the option of the seller in Michigan. This comes as more and more items are being offered for sale in metric containers. J ! % If I I p p1 Vermontville boy t t scouts hold paper drive Dec. 17 Vermontville Boy Scouts Troop 648 will be holding a paper drive on December 17. We will take newspapers and magazines, but they must be separated. There will be a dumpster parked by the old car wash on North Main. If you can’t get them in we will pick them up on Saturday, the 17th. Thank You! William Ressequie, Scoutmaster, 726-1352 Now there’s a new Omolene brand feed for every horse’s life-style. 0^ It’s A Winner! Santa Claus picked the winners of the bike raffle last Saturday. The winner of the folding bike was LaDuska Sheldon of Nashville and the winner of the 10-speed bike C was Shirley Gaudard of Lansing. ACTION-ADS URGENTLY NEEDED: live-in babysitter for 3 children ages 10, 7 & 5. Good wages, nice home, plus room and board. Will have complete charge of household. Call 852-9523 Nashville, or collect to their father, Garry Stam­ baugh, 517-543-7805 Charlotte. (12­ 20) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. (tfn) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726-0129. LOST: Walker hound, white & black, south of Nashville. Ph. 852­ 9332 or 852-0909. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads WINTER-BEATER SPECIAL Save now on John Deere Snow Blowers o Omolene #100 For Active Pleasure Horses. Provides 10% protein with all neces­ sary nutrients, vitamins and minerals to ensure stamina, strength and vitality for horses rid­ den regularly Omolene #200 For Performance And Breeding Horses. Pro­ vides 14% protein with extra amounts of the recommended vitamins and minerals to meet the special needs of horses under demand­ ing conditions. *300 Omolene #300 For Foals And Brood Mares. Provides 16% protein with all the rec­ ommended vitamins and minerals at the proper levels for grow­ ing foals from sucklings and weanlings to year­ lings. Omolene Feed your horses Omolene ...for Ute.. Farmers Feed Service 1006 East Railroad Street HASTINGS Phone 945-9926 Reg. *750 Now...*695 Why suffer another winter of sore hands and aching back muscles? Buy a John Deere Snow Blower now and save. Choose from two wide-tracking models. The /-horsepower snow blower cuts a 26-inch swath. The 8-horsepower cuts a path 32 inches wide. Both models feature two-stage design with 16-inch auger, five forward speeds and a power 0ii*' I*-1 reverse. A key switch prevents unauthorized operation. For safety, there's an auger drive interlock system, and a pressureactivated clutch that must be held down for blower to operate. Throttle, gear selector, and auger controls are located on the handle­ bar console within easy reach. Large 16-inch-diameter tires provide traction. See us today for a John Deere...and save GaW Sales In Lake Odessa • Ph. 374-8835 New Winter Hours: Monday thru Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 7:30 a.m. - Noon jilt® tlM ■■jijsw l^y »!»•’ iidrt tuimjt �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday December 13, 1977 - Page 11 Continued from page consider a meat thermometer. Meat thermometers insure that roasts prepared throughout the year will always be prepared just to the desired doneness. Several types are currently on the market, some of which can be used in microwave ovens. Check your local appliance store or kitchen center for a good selection. You won’t be disappointed you did when you enjoy delicious roast beef at the next dinner. Have someone on your list who has everything? You can solve that problem simply and in satisfactory fashion with something that they probably don’t have—America’s first metric beef cookbook. This colorfully illustrated 128-page book provides a pleasant introduction to the metric system which will soon be a part of everyday life. The 101 recipes are provided in the customary measure as well as the new metric measure. The recipes can be used now with the familiar system. Then when the big metric changeover comes, the cook will be all set to operate with grams and milliliters instead of pounds and pints. You can obtain a copy of the American Metric Beef Cookbook by sending your check or money order for $2.50 to the Michigan Beef Industry Commission, 805 Stoddard Building, Lansing, MI. 48933. While you are about it, you may as well order one for yourself. Then both you and a friend will be a step future p. ahead and ready for the Another good choice for the book rack is the just released Meat Board Meat Book. According to Retha Hankey, director of Home Economics for the Michigan Beef Industry Commission, “Even the most discriminating shopper can find the trip to the meat counter a cause for confusion, frustration and sometimes irritat,ion.** If you shop for, prepare and eat meat, this book is for you. It is the most authoritative book ever published about meat. It is not a recipe book—but an encyclopedic reference which every consumer should have. This book is available in local bookstores and is distributed by McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. If it is unavailable in your local bookstore, it can be ordered through the Michigan Beef Industry Commission at $4.95 for soft cover and $9.95 for hard cover. Another good Christmas idea would be a lovely carving set for those beautiful beef roasts at the family dining table or for when the scene changes to the backyard barbecue and you just pulled that rolled roast from the rotisserie. Local department stores and kitchen suppliers carry a variety of carving equipment. There are many Christmas ideas related to that all­ American favorite—beef. Just let your imagination go and the recipient will certainly be glad that you did. Bereavement comes to us all - an unavoidable part of our earthly existence. We funeral directors are fully aware of this, as we too have families. We perform our duties in a spirit of empathy with the families we serve, regarding each service as a sacred charge to be treated with tenderness and respect. ACTION-ADS GIVE A UNIQUE colorful gift for Christmas. This ad worth $1 off on any purchase over $5. Small World Shop across from Post Office, Nashville. Open Friday nights until Christmas. FOR SALE: 1 box full of Avon products and jewelry at sale prices. Ph. 517-726-1450. Over 500 entries for Coloring Contest! Continued from front— Mark Lancaster (10), Angie Salyers (9), Autumn Matson (7), Monique Meehan (7), Debra Straskus (0), Danni Bueq (7), Nickie Clements (10), Angel Carpenter (8), Lisa Corkwell (6), Renee Sears (9), Heather Christie (9), Parmer Thompson (10), Lona Kienutske (7), Steve Cook (5), Larry Kienutske (8), Jowana Kienutske (9), Jone Meehan, Sheryl Finkler (4), Jeff Laverty (4), Nicole Kipp (5), Jason D’Onufrio (5), Marcie Ainslie (6), Andy Robotham (4), Mindy Williams (6), Dawn Othmer (4), Robin Smith (6), Phillip Morse, Steve Fisher (5), Michelle Whitingee (5), Tamara Lee Frith (9) , Jodi Spidel (7), Judy Knoll (10) , Tracy Spillane (10), Shiela Staskus (10), Shannon Bosworth ,(5) Kristen Brzycki (5), Robbie Cook (7), Charlie Secord (6), Matt Schaub (6), Hope Christie (5), Eric Hoffman (10), Dennis Thompson (9), Darren Fisher (7) , Randy Sears (7), Heather Rasmussen (8), Tracy Carpenter (10), Vickie Clements (10), Kelly Hoefler (7), Aaron Napier (10), Jenny Robotham (6), Amy Laverty (9), Steve Martin (6), Andy Finkler (8), Jason Hoefler (4Vi), Bryan Williams (10), Leo Thompson (7), Dan Laverty (7), Dan Lundquist (4), Kenny Bishop (8), Lee Kienutske (10), Polly Cook (9), Nicole Kipp (5), Angela Tyler (4), Debra Joostbems (4), Allen Statskos (6), Scott Joostberns (10), Gary Brewer (8), Debbie Exelby (9), Robert Browne (10), Richie Varney (7), Kristy Landes (10), D.J. Pillars (7), Jill Langer (5), Stephanie Langer (7), Penny Ruthruff (8), Joseph Kruger (6), Kim Roush (10), Lisa Johnson (6), Lani Lee Ebersale (10), Bobbi Wood (6), Amy Martin (8), Tina Sargent (7), Randy Bishop (6), Brenda Roush (7), Timmy Bracy (5), Duffy Laverty (4), Nikki Kipp (5) , Rhonda D. (11), Tammy Kelly (9), Faith Wells (5), Cevin Cornish (5), Gary Lott (8), Michele Schantz (7), Kelly Hart (6) , Andy Robotham, Norma Hochstetler (7), Zavtra Adams (7) , Marlene Monn. Fam prices on the increase in Michigan MICHIGAN: The Index of Prices Received by Michigan farmers raised 3 points (2 per­ cent) during the month ending November 15,1977. This increase puts the index at 187 percent of the 1967 base, according to the Michigan Crop Reporting Ser­ vice. Field crops, except potatoes and hay, generally increased while livestock and livestock product prices were mixed. The mid-November index at 187 is 9 points above mid-November 1976. Higher prices for meat animals, cash field crops, fruit and vegetables more than offset the declines in poultry and eggs and feed grains and hay. Fruit led the increase from a year ago with a 29-point rise in the index. The cash field crops index at 213 followed with a 22-point rise while meat animals, with a 21-point increase to 176, and vegetables, with an 11-point rise to 158, made up the increases. Poultry and eggs decreased 28 points to 154 and feed grains and hay declined 13 points to 170. Dairy products held constant with a year ago. HOLIDAY* Money SAVERS G.A.F. Color Film 126-12. r.. 66c 99c Norelco Flashcubes Norelco Magicubes X The Living Bible reg. $10.95 >887 Stewart AM-FM Radio— CwQ99 2% " Speaker Presto Hamburger CookerCQ99 Round “Baby Come-Back” Doll w .109 SHOP and SAVE at Kelley's OPEN 'til 8 p.m. thru December 23. & Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 ' Auto Service UUBlImHQewleIeUBniiy CENTER • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Buds Duds Christmas Square Dance, Saturday, Dec. 17, at Kellogg School, Nashville, 8 p.m.11 p.m. Potluck served after dance. Guests most welcome. Bud Gillaspie caller, Artha Shaw cueing rounds. by Trained Mechanics • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • BRAKES • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS spaRTan stones • MAJOR OVERHAULS use your Mobil • ELECTRICAL WORK rd or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 greetings to all of you from all of us! Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. �THEScason’s Best IN FOOD VALUE ROUND STEAK BONELESS BEEF ROLLED RUMP ROAST TENDER BEEF BONELESS SIRLOIN TIP STEAK Smok-Y 89e 3 Kinds to choose from— 84 OZ. WT. 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PECAN TWIRLS Store Hours Monday - Tuesday Wednesday-Friday Saturday 8-6 8-8 8-6 Johnny's «— SCHAFER'S FOOD " Market VERMONTVILLE 8 oz. wt. 59 Johnny's Market COUPON SAVINOS PURE VEGETABLE Crisco Shortening LIMIT 1 46 OZ WT SPARTAN Whipped Topping LIMIT 1 9 OZ WT W anW amP c With Coupon-aiid SIO.00 Purchase � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-12-21.pdf d04952e433fe582b387d40d41fcc9b9c PDF Text Text Your Lucky Number ITIAPLE Hasting, Public library Z21 s- Church nestin 40058 WT NO, p by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. I fz t. Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) ...a local paper of today! No. 32, Wednesday, December 21, 1977 AX \ ' Sam Sessions killed in snowmobile racing accident Sam Sessions at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1970. Sam Sessions, a 19-year 1970, was the 1972 USAC Sprint veteran of auto and snowmobile Car Champion, the 1977 TRI-SAC racing and a favorite of local Super Modified Champion, and racing enthusiasts, was killed in won three state championships in a snowmobiling mishap during the Michigan International time trails of a professional race Snowmobile Association during in Alexandria, Minn. the 1976-77 racing season. Sessions, who lived at 919 Sammy finished in the top ten Arhanna Crest Dr., on Barlow of the Indy 500 twice, his best Lake near Middleville, was a effort being fourth place in the Nashville High School graduate 1972 race. He raced in seven out in 1953. He gained fame in recent of eight Indy 500’s between 1968 years as a sprint and cham­ and 1975. pionship car drive on the United He was born in Kalamazoo to States Auto Club (USAC) Circuit. Frank and Norma (Lemon) The 42-year-old driver started Sessions on Sept. 10, 1936. The competitive racing at age 14 with family moved to Nashville when speed boats on the Thornapple Sammy was a child. River. Sessions became a regular race A track official at Alexandria driver in 1957, competing in said Sessions was one-half length Hastings and Galesburg. He ahead of the nearest sled when moved into modified stock car his machine skidded off on a turn circles with Gordon Smith of and sailed into a wooded area Battle Creek shortly thereafter. beyond the wall. Sammy represented Bob Varney During his brilliant racing of Nashville, then got his big career, Sammy participated in break with Pete Webster of Gull seven Indianapolis 500 Memorial Lake who sent him to Toledo and Day Races, received the Hoosier Sandusky during the 1962 racing 100 Rookie of the Year Award in season. Gordon Johncock, one-time winner of the Indy 500, and Sessions both grew up in the area, and completed against each other many times in various races. He served in an Airborn Division of the U.S. Army in 1956 and 1957. Sammy was a past member of the Board of Directors and past Drivers Representative in the United States Auto Club. He was a member and president-elect of the Tri-Sac Racing Association, a member and past director of the North America Minichamp Racing Association, and member and current director of the Michigan International Snowmobile Association. He was also a member of the U.S. Snowmobile Association and a member of the Sno-Pro Association. Sessions is survived by his wife, Karen (Trinket) Conley of Richmond, Ii)d., whom he Continued on next page— 'Sponsored by?ijk NASHVILLE Chamber Commerces each paper numbered - Thurs., Fri., and Sat Match the NO. on this issue of. The Maple Valley News WIN ’20, *25 or *30 Different winning numbers will be posted in each of these stores. Bring your paper...match the number and YOU WIN! Participating Stores: B Nashville Hardware Johnson's Furniture Nashville Auto Nashville Flowers | Simon Pharmacy South End ®Kelley *Carrs �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Wednesday December 21, 1977 - Page 2 Dreams come true for Sam Sessions EDITORS NOTE: The following was an article written in 1969 by the Valvoline Oil Company following Sam Sessions* first race in the Indy 500 in 1968. Sam Sessions can’t remember when he didn’t want to race. Nor, for that matter, can he remember when he didn’t dream of driving in the Indianapolis “500.” He does recollect, though, pretending to be at Indianapolis while piloting his first tricycle. Sam is luckier than some men, because his dream came true. It was May a year ago, and a 49-year-old grandfather named Chuck Stevenson decided - the company he was keeping was too fast. Ending a successful driving career that spanned 21 years, he stepped out of the Valvoline Special in which he had tried for days to get up sufficient speed to qualify for a “500” starting berth. The car’s owner, Tassi Vatis, and chief mechanic Bill Finley were left without a chauffeur. But continued from front page— married in 1975; his parents, one daughter, Ginger Sessions of Nashville; two sons, Jerry of Nashville and Billy at home; one sister, Mrs. Bonnie Mead of Fennville and one granddaughter. Services will be at First and super that was the break Sam Sessions model stocks modifieds. A year or two later he needed. He asked for the job, got it and graduated to the International in short order had the car safely Motor Contest Association cir­ in the lineup for last year’s “500”. cuit, which has served as a On Memorial Day he pleased training ground for many In­ himself and everyone else con­ dianapolis greats, including nected with the car by rolling Bobby Unser, Parnelli Jones and home in ninth place. A. J. Foyt. Sessions estimates he won Actually, last year wasn’t the first time Sessions made the trip something like a hundred feature to Jndy. He passed the test for events in super modifieds efore rookie drivers at the big moving up to United States Auto speedway in 1966, but failed to get Club spring and midget com­ his Federal Engineering Special petition in 1965. In four years of USAC racing, into the race. A year later he tried to qualify a radical Mickey Sessions has accumulated about Thompson entry with four-wheel four main-event victories each in spring cars and midgest. Two steering. “I succeeded in scaring myself years ago he finished the spring to death in that car, but that’s season as runner-up to national all,” Sessions says of his 1967 champion Greg Weld. Indy effort. Sam Sessions’ rise to the big Sessions, who is 33, began time has been anything but chasing his dream 14 years ago in meteoric. But skill and deter­ boats, racing outboard-powered mination have taken him steadily hydroplanes on the lakes and upward. And there has been rivers around his home town of helpful advice and en­ couragement from Rufus Gray, Nashville, Mich. In 1957 he started driving old- whose sprint car Sessions has Presbyterian Church of Hastings Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Willard Curtis will officiate. Burial will be at Coman Cemetary in Yankee Springs Township. Friends may visit at LeonardOsgood Funeral Home in Hastings. Contributions can be made to the Sammy Sessions Memorial Award Fund at the funeral home. — NOTICE — CASTLETON TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS I will be at the Township Hall in Nashville on Fridays, December 23rd, 30th and January 6, 9 a.m. to 12 and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. to help senior citizens, veterans and disabled persons with their Homestead Property Tax rebate forms. Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor CB’ers Coffee Break CB’ers enjoyed a Coffee Break at the Sugar Hut Cafe in Ver­ montville on Sunday, Dec. 18, from 1-4 p.m. Most enjoyable meals were served. The following towns and cities were represented: Vermontville, Nashville, Marshall, Bay City, Battle Creek, Charlotte, Lake O’Dessa, Portland. Approximately 125 were present. * . IN APPRECIATION I would like to thank the V.F.W. and especially the Women’s Aux. from Nashville, all members and friends who supported and at­ tended the dance in my behalf. Words cannot express my ap­ preciation. David Wells driven for the past three seasons, and from fellow driver Bobby Unser. “A lot of people have helped me,” Sessions says. “But Rufus Gray gave me my first big break in USAC racing, and Bobby Unser gave me some good tips about running the dirt tracks.” When you can climb into an unfamiliar car as Sessions did last year at Indy, and wheel it to ninth place while competing against some of the world’s finest drivers, greater achievements shouldn’t be far off. A number of people are betting bigger things are ahead -­ Sessions himself for one, of course, and then there are Tassi Vatis, owner of the Valvoline Special; Bill Finley, his chief mechanic; Sessions’ wife, Betty, and their 13-year-old son Jerry and daughter Ginger, 11. Sessions tends to get ecstatic when he talks about the new wedge-shaped Valvoline Special Finley has prepared for him. The car’s turbocharged Offenhauser engine -- the kind that powered last year’s winning car - is putting out something like 675 horsepower, and Sessions an­ ticipates no problem achieving the 168 or 170 miles an hour that will probably be needed to comfortably make the starting lineup. Following the “500” on Memorial Day, Sessions will campaign the Valvoline Special on the USAC championship circuit. His strategy will be the same in every rate: “We’re going to stand on it and go fast.” �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday December 21, 1977 — Page 3 Views from the line fence Weed control, our main problem next to drainage HEATING HELP—One of the legislature’s prime concerns last week before the holiday recess was final approval of HB 4371, to help senior and low-income citizens pay winter heating bills. A compromise was necessary between House and Senate versions. COURT RULING—The Michigan Supreme Court has refused to issue an opinion on the constitutionality of a bill limiting departmental rule-making power, on which the Governor’s veto was overridden. The Court said it would consider future specific cases. PORNOGRAPHY BILLS— Now before the full Senate are HB 4332 and 4965, which would prohibit the production of sexually explicit material using minors, and prohibit the distribution of obscene materials to minors. They are expected to pass early next year. URBAN GRANTS—The House last week reversed an earlier defeat and narrowly approved HB 4855, which would give $12 million to 16 Michigan cities which collect an income tax. The money has already been ap­ propriated; this bill authorizes it to be spent. Opposition to the bill centered on the fact that twothirds of the money would go to the city of Detroit. SUMMER JOBS—It’s not too early to start thinking about a summer or seasonal job in our national forests in Michigan and other states. For application forms, write the Forest Super­ visor’s office, Huron-Manistee National Forest, 421 South Mitchell, Cadillac 49601. RACIAL STEERING—House Bill 4845, which would define and prohibit racial steering in the real estate business, was recently approved by a bare majority in the House, but HB 4846, which would allow suspension of revocation of a broker’s license for the practice, was twice defeated. Such “steering” is encouraging or discouraging buying property, based on race. TAX EXEMPTION—The House recently approved HB 5641, which “ gives a use tax exemption to hearing aids, eyeglasses and orthopedic devices like neck braces and walkers,_when they they are prescribed for persons 60 years of age and older. MORAL CHARACTER—A large item of business facing the House in the last week of session was a group of some 40 bills which define “good moral character” with respect to a given profession. The Attorney General had ruled these specifics were necessary for licensure actions. WISHING YOU AND YOURS A VERY SAFE AND VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON! by Warren J. Cook, County Extension Director Historically, the greatest deterrent to good crop yields in Eaton County has been poor drainage. It still is number one. But right next to drainage is poor weed control and never has it been more evident than in 1977. Ray Firebaugh, who farms many acres southeast of Charlotte, most of it rented, told me that his corn yields this year were consistently in the 100 bushel per acre range except for those spots where he didn’t get control of the quackgrass early in the season. The same was true for Lyle and Chris Stover, who crop about 1300 acres in the West Windsor area. Their problem was a couple of fields where the pre-emergence herbicide failed on their beans and they had a problem with fall grasses. Larry Bishop of the Grand Ledge area had a bad problem with velvet leaf right after one of his com fields was planted. He got control by a second ap­ plication of a broadleaf herbicide but it cost him an estimated 10 bushel of com per acre in ad­ dition to the cost of the herbicide and applying it These are but a few of the general problems we saw this year but it points out the problem of a continuous fight against weeds. One of the best ways to control the weed problem is to start at this time of the year. There are a few cardinal rules to follow in planning the attack now. 1) Know what weeds are most liable to infest each field to be cropped, < 2) Determine which com- bination of weed killers will work most consistently with your cropping practices. 3) Be specific - don’t use a shotgun mixture just because it’s traditional or your neighbor does. 4) Check over and repair your spraying equipment this winter, so you can accurately apply herbicide next spring. 5) Have a cultivator around and ready for emergencies. Following these rules will help in gaining better control, the rest is up to you and the weatherman. After all, on the optismistic side remember, it takes good land to grow good weeds! — NOTICE — Nashville Village Hall will be closed Christmas Eve, December 24, 1977 and New Year’s Eve December 31,1977. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Susan M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk Nashville senior citizens NASHVILLE SENIOR CITIZENS will meet December 21 at the Community House for a 12 o’clock Christmas carry-in dinner and gift exchange. The Maple Valley School will give a musical program. Everyone is welcome. ACTION-ADS POTATOES NO. 1, 50-lb. bag $3.35; 20-lb. bag $1.40. Onions, 50 lb. sweet $6.75, 50 lb. regular $4.50. At Farmers Gas and Oil Station, Nashville. (tfn) WANTED: German military items. Fair cash prices paid. Middleville 795-3282. (12-27) Last5 Days... Before Christmas we will deduct... from marked IHI IHI yK( in our Toyland I Sate, Items included SAVE Big on these! i Still a great selection to choose from I — Open — Every night until 8:00 P.M. 22 Christmases In Nashville — '^Variety Stor< Irene’s 115 - 117 N. Main, Nashville Beauty Shop Ph. 852-9747, �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday December 21, 1977 — Page 4 Junior varsity Area sports news record 2-4 The Maple Valley Junior Varsity Basketball team split the two games last week defeating Vestaburg 62-44 on Tuesday and losing to Montabella 83-40 on Friday night. Leading the team in scoring on Tuesday were Jeff Mead with 19 points, Chris Beebe added 9 points, and Doug Cook had 8. Beebe led the learn rebounds with 9. Against Montabella Mead and Don Fox led the scoring with 9 each. Dave McGinley had 7 with Tony Joostberns and Chris Beebe getting 6 points each. Joostberns and Fox led the rebounding with 11 and 5 respectively. “I am very pleased with the fundamental progress these boys are making. We do not handle pressure very well, but that is a growth process and that is our next goal as the year goes on,” says Coach Ruohonen. “We are rapidly learning the types of shots needed at the higher level of basketball, plus we are adapting better to opponent’s defenses. We are looking forward to January as we are sure to improve through learning.” Maple Valley goes on Christmas vacation Wednesday, and does not play again until January 3 at Lakewood. Though the Lions led most of the first half, they were unable to hold the lead going into the final Andy Joostberns scored a minute of the second quarter and career high 32 points Tuesday were behind 50-45 at half-time. night to pace his Lion teammates Highlighting the first half was the in their 67-63 win over visiting free-throw shooting of junior center Andy Joostberns who was Vestaburg. Turnovers marred the first 13 of 15 at the free-throw line in half. The Lions trailed 18-13 at the the first two periods. He finished end of the first quarter. Senior the game hitting on 15 of 19. Floor leader Pete Benton was guard Pete Benton scored 8 of his game total of 14 points in the injured in the third quarter and second quarter and his team­ had to leave the game, thus mates added 10 points but it eliminating much of the Lions’ wasn’t enough to close the gap. threat. Foul troubles plagued the The visitors led 38-31 at the half. visitors also. Doug Halsey had The Lions came out ready to one of his best games hustling on play after the half-time break. defense and assisting on offense Their defense tightened enabling but it wasn’t enough to overcome them to steal the ball and score tthe hot-shooting Mustangs. The four quick buckets. Maple Valley final score was 76-62 in favor of was able to get the ball into Montabella.. Andy Joostberns netted 29 Joostberns’ hands, who scored 16 of his 32 points in the third points and brought down 13 quarter. The visitors fell behind rebounds. Doug Halsey scored 12 55-48 by the end of the third points and Kevin Kilpatrick period and never regained their added 7. Also scoring for the Lions were Ken Hansbarger, Jeff lead. Also scoring for Maple Valley Zemke, Mike Hamilton, Tom were Mike Hamilton 11, Doug Gurd, Jeff Slocum. David Munn Halsey 6, and Jeff Zemke 2. Hal and Hal Ferguson also saw action Ferguson and Kevin Kilpatrick for Maple Valley. Mike Borland and Chris each scored 1. The Lions traveled to Mon- Fedewa scored 19 a piece for tabella for the week’s second Montabella.______________ The freshman basketball team league contest but came up short defeated an inexperienced as the home team handed the Saranac team 53-23. Pat Kersjes visitors a 76-62 loss. had 14 points and Dan Montague Lions split two Freshman win! 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Crosby of Cassopolis, Michigan, formerly of Nashville. Sheryl and Tim are both 1977 graduates of Alma College and are employed by Ernst and Ernst in Toledo, Ohio and Southfield, Michigan respectively. The couple will be married June 10 at the First United Presbyterian Church of Plymouth. Reverend Crosby and Mr. Magee will preside over the ceremony. Eaton County Farm and Home Calendar— Tuesday, Jan. 3—9 a.m. Family Living Lesson Day “Weight Control and Proper Nutrition”, First Baptist Church, 1111S. Sheldon, Charlotte. Public invited. January 4, 5—1978 Michigan Corn Symposium, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant. Thursday, Jan.-5—8 p.m. Vo-Ag & Farmers Seminar, Charlotte High School Vo-Ag Room. Topic: “Irrigation Economics, Can I Justify a System” with Fred Henningsen, MSU Specialist. Saturday, Jan. 7—12 a.m.-3 p.m. DHIA-Holstein Association Banquet, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. Monday, Jan. 9—8 a.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, Jan. 12—8 p.m. VoAg & Farmers Seminar, Charlotte High School, Vo-Ag Room. Topic: “The New Agricultural Program-Where Do I Fit?” with Gar Dowding, ASC Office. January 12, 13—Swine Producers Seminar, Hospitality Inn, Lansing. (Call Extension Office for more information - 543­ 2310.) Saturday, Jan. 14—12 noon, Lansing-Eaton Milk Local Annual Meeting, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. Tuesday, Jan 17^-7-9:30 p.m. Crafts Workshop, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Open to public - sponsored by 4-H. Thursday, Jan 19—8 p.m. VoAg & Farmers Seminar, Charlotte High School Vo-Ag Room. Topic: “What Do I Feed Livestock Under New Health Laws?” with John Baer, Ex­ tension Agricultural Agent. Friday, Jan. 20—9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pesticide Examination, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. January 20, 21—Leadership Development Workshop, Kettenun Center. Phone 945-9554 For Action Want-Ads! 29.32 DEC77 May the spirit and cheer of the season follow you and yours. 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Sharpness Control "Tilt-Out" Control Bin * Set-And-Forget Volume Control Line Voltage Regulator Cable-Ready - Antenna Connector GE PERFORMANCE TELEVISION Will be closed Monday, Dec. 26 JOHNSON'S FURNITURE 112 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE j® i® a® a® a® fl® fl® fl® 1® fl® fl® fl® fl® fl® Store Hours : 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Mon. to Sat Friday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. a® fl® fl® < fl®1 a® fl®1 fl® fl® fl® fl® fl® fl® fl® fl® fl® �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday December 21 1977 — Page 6 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School second six weeks honor roll announced— 7th Grade Scott Bracy (all A’s), Steve Cardenas, Tania Colby, Doug Hull, Randy Joostbems (all A’s), Robin Shilton, Cindy Symonds (all A’s), Raymond Whitaker, Bill Bush, Garry Garlinger, Dan Halsey (all A’s), Mickey Mahon, Teresa Rozell, Nancy Schippel, Denise Shank, Denise Snowden, Kellie Thompson, Christopher Tuckey, Jeff Wendorf, Kimberly Youngs, Michelle Ames, Kim Brooke, Jeff Burger, Bob Brown, Robert Brumm, Ken Christopher, Debbie Crilly, Rebecca Eaton, Norman Freelan, Kathy Gaedert, Lori Gardner, Mike Gurd, Beth Heald, Kay Kane, Dan Keech, Kari Kraai, Raymond Lundquist, Vicki Mix, Dawn Munn, Lori Musser, Amy Nelson, Marvellen Powers, Gina Bruce, Kim Gillig, Angell Hampton, Colleen Hoff­ man, Susan Martin, Marian Maurer, Tracy Nagle, Kim Organ (all A’s), Lisa Pomeroy, Stacy Beachnau, Rebecca Dale (all A’s), Evelyn Drewyor, Tony Dunkelberger, Wanda Goodwin, Suzi Horn, Cynthia Huss, David Smith, Carl Tobias, William Wilson, Elvie Antes, Tom Bishop, Chris Cornwell, Ruth Decker, Dawn Dudley, Ryan Halsey, Deniece Hulsebos, Jackie Norris. 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Baker, Sue Barnhart, Chris Barrette, Beth Ann Beebe, Shannon Briggs, Mary Brooke, Jeanette Carroll (all A’s), Karen Christensen,' Connie Crawford, Vicki Davis, Julie DeCamp, Cindy Elliston, Qoug Fassett (all A’s), Kelly Foote (all A’s), Terry Frith (all A’s), Cheryl Gardner, Tom Gurd, Kaye Hughes, Carmaine Janousek, Christine Jensen, Andy Joostbems (all A’s), Kevin Kilpatrick (all A’s), Kathy Kirby, Kelli Knpll, Kris Koetje, Cathy Kraai, Debby Laurie (all A’s), Kent MacDonald (all A’s), Katie Matson, Bonnie onne May, ay, Brent ren Moore, oore, Donna onna Morrison, David Munn, Cinda Murphy (all A’s), Brenda Musser (all A’s), Laurie Oaster, Scott Perkins, Diane Pluff, Peggy Potter, Ruth Potter, Mike Powers, Rod Scramlin, Debbie Secord (all A’s), Trudy Slocum, Debbie Steinbrecher, Debbie Sutfin, Karen Swift, Ronda Swift, Melissa Tate, Cheryl Valdick, Quentin Ward, Shelly Wolff (all A’s), LeRoy Wright, Sandy Winners of the Nashville Christinas ‘Pick-A-Gift’ contest Carl’s Market—Virginia DeLong, Nashville, $25 of meat. Johnson’s Furniture—Bill Kjergaard, Nashville, door mirror. South End Food and Beverage—Jane Rice, Nashville, 9th Grade Arthur Allwardt, Roger Angus, Margo Aspinall, Donna 8th Grade David Thomas, Steven Hummel Augustine, Lance Ballard, watch. (all A’s), Sonya Pike, Nyle Wells -Robert Bishop, Pamela Bishop, Simon Pharmacy—Fern Sim (all A’s), Diane Andrews, Tom Caryn Bracy (all A’s), Andrea Green, Nashville, auto-homeBrooks, Cindy Brumm, Rachel- Briggs, Pam Brown, Brenda office electric Timex watch. Cantrell, Jeff Christensen, Lisa Browne, Rhonda Bushre, Penny Kelley y ’s—Daiseyy Mae Kirby, y, Cogswell, Kelli Cowell, Robin Cheeseman, Lola Clements, Gale 910 N. Mason Rd., Nashville, Dickinson, Julie Dormer, Cory Cooley, Cyle Cornish, Helen clothes hamper. Furlong, Kelly Hamilton, Rachel Crabtree, Sarnie Custer, Gerald Nashville Hardware— Hartenburg, Mike Hull, Debbie Dankenbring, Lori Decker, Rose Margaret Bouchard, Nashville, Hummell, Pamela Knoll, Decker, Dan Dishman, Celia set of kitchen scales. Charlene Martin (all A’s), Coby Eaton (all A’s), Allan Ells, Luella Mateer, Tom McMillen, Denise Fassett, Karen Fender, Tammi Valdick, Eric Wolff (all A’s), Foote, Gordon H. Gardner, Rich Elliston, Mike Kelly, Denise Goodwin, Karen Gurd, Douglas Lovejoy, Paul Potter, Sandra Horn, Sherry Kraai, Loni Rick Roberts, Carol Scobey, Lee, Diane Lovejoy, April Sonja Slocum (all A’s), Jane Mahon, Robin Matson, Newman Barry County Cooperative Williams, Rodney Godbey, Alan Maurer, Dan McClintock, Dawn Extension Service Hamilton, Sheri Harshman, McCrimmon, Kimberly Myers, Wright, Anita Youngs. Dec. 20 - TelFarm Check-In, Lorraine McClelland (all A’s), Ross Nichols, Wendy Peake, 12th Grade Extension Office, Hastings. Tammie Spillane, Archie Cole, James Polhamus,, Norman Richard Angus, Shari Beals, Dec. 26 - Weight Control Meeting Jeff Morgan, Kim Nagle, Linda Secord, Vickie Service, Kathy David Berkimer, Mary Bolinger, will not be held. Steinbrecher, Wendy Wolfe, Shaw, Darla K. Sherman, Darla Nancy Brady, Diane Brown (all Jan. 2 - Weight Control Meeting Robin Wright, Scott Benton, M. Sherman, Sue Spoelstra (all A’s), Pam Browne, Diane Bur- will not be held. Bruce Carmoney, Leonard A’s), Shelly Sprague, Donna sley, Bryon Cantrell, Kelly Jan. 4-5 - 1978 Michigan Corn Eaton, Kimberle McMillon, Mark Steinbrecher, Mark Sutfin, Rick Christopher, Julia Clements, Symposium, Central Michigan O’Brien, Melanie Rogers, Mark Swift, Vicki Swift, Julie Ivan Curtis, Luella Dale, Kathy University, Mt. Pleasant. Siple, Curt Tuckey (all A’s), Symonds, Trudy Symonds, Bill Dixson, Marcia Elliston, Teresa Tate, Jim Travoli, Tracey Evans, Carolyn Fassett, Denise Jan. 9 - 4-H Advisory Council Wawiernia, Angie Webb, Cindy Fassett, Harold Ferguson, Becky Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office Wetzel, Dawn Wells, Nancy Fox, Bart Frith, Randy Furlong, Conference Room, Hastings. Wolever, Renee Wright, Jamie Gary Gabrick, Kathy Garvey, Jan. 9 - Weight Control Meeting, Marty Goodnoe, Doug Halsey, Extension Office, 7:30 p.m-, Yarger. Mike Hamilton, Kris Hammond, everyone welcome; no charge. 10th Grade Dianna Harman, Gretchen Jan. 10 - 4-H Horse Leaders Tuesday Aspinall, Cheryl Bacon, Hartenburg, Cathy Heald, Jim Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Susanna Barnhart, Kim Bell, Horn, Cam Jarrard, Cheryl Office FOR LATE SHOPPERS Conference Room, Rusty Blakely, Joe Brooke, Beth Keech (all A’s), Teresa Kent, Hastings. 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Michigan Bell �| 1WM i--a--- * a0---* *-—* *--• ^ - ^ . The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday December 21. 1977 --Paoe 7 jUerrg dtlmstoras to Each and Everyone from the folks at South End We now carry the Lansing State Journal, Detroit Free Press, and the Battle Creek Inquirer News, daily. Coke8Pak 12 oz. Cans* 179 06318 Loads of Boxed Christmas Candies Front Row, left to right: Alice, Diane and Tina. Back Row, left to right: Tate and Greg. Missing from photo: Roger and Bernice. Cains Potato Butternut MacDonalds MacDonalds K Blue Seal % Low-Fati^ ti^ Milk Milk 8R9eCg. Now Bread 20 oz. 3/$i<)0 Gal. Gal. g^Y 637 South Main Street, Nashville • Phone 852-9833 MHMMHHMIMMMMHMMHHlRMlillMHMMMMWMMMHinniMMMMMWNMHMMHMMllllS �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday December 21, 1977 - Page 6 Nashville ‘mini-tractor’ tops in Mid-Michigan area Action Ads URGENTLY NEEDED: live-in In its first year of competition, babysitter for 3 children ages 10, the mini modified tractor built 7 & 5. Good wages, nice home, and driven by Monte O’dell and plus room and board. Will have sponsored by Don Hughes complete charge of household. Michigan Pole Builders, ac­ Call 852-9523 Nashville, or collect cumulated the most points in to their father, Garry Stam­ Mid-Michigan Tractor Pulling baugh, 517-543-7805 Charlotte. (12­ Contests in 1977. The tractor took 20)________________________ four first-place finishes in six pulls. It garnered 27 points in all. REDUCE EXCESS FLUIDS with The tractor has a 327 cu. in. Fluidex tablets. Bonus pill box in Chevy engine with a 650 Hauley, every package $2.39. Simon (12-28) and 400 turbo-trans. It has a 6 %- Pharmacy. to-one real end, the lowest gear SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: ratio in a 12-volt Chevy. They Approved by Michigan -hope to have fuel injection in- Department of Health. Call stalled next summer which would MENZO HOWE, Charlotte, give it 530 horsepower. The body Phone 543-0173. (tfn) is made of aluminum with steel airline tubing and is identical to the 1976 Grand Champion in MEMBER Kentucky? Jay Grodenski built the engine. The tractor ran in the 1750 lb. weight class last year, but plans Association - Founded 1885 are to run at both the 1750 and the 1550 lb. classes next year. The tractor took first at the Eaton County Fair, at Caledonia, and at St. Johns. “It took me about one year to build the tractor,’* said Monte. “It’s not as easy as it looks to build.’’ Maple Valley News The tractor was selected from Nashville, Michigan. the Mid-Michigan Tractor Published weekly, delivered Pulling Club to be shown at by Reminder Delivery Meridian Mall in Lansing on Service and thru Post Office. January 5,6, and 7. It may also be Circulation 3,200 papers. at a show at Pontiac Stadium in Editor and Publisher, J-Ad March. NM^Aper Monte O'Dell relaxes behind the wheel of the tractor he built which totaled more points than any other mini-tractor in Mid-Michigan. The tractor is sponsored by Don Hughes Michigan Pole Builders. (Maple Valley News Photo) Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads Graphics Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. I Nancy Barb Laurie Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0330 MRRRM 4 J 4 CHRISTMAS £ from the staff Nashville AutO at & Farm Supply A Great Christmas Gift ...for him 3 S'Drive Socket Set lOpc 25% OFF Challenger 10-p.c tj 3/8"Drive Socket Set $2598! NASHVILLE Have a warm and wonderful Christmas. We are delighted to have the. opportunity to thank you for your patronage. We ly hope that the Yuletide brings you joy and happiness. AUTO & FARM SUPPLY 209 N. Main Charlie Andrus OPEN: Mon. * Fri. 8 - 5:30 Saturday 'til 4pm Randy Northover - Fred Jacobs Nashville PHONE 517-852-9500 or 852-9501 And all of the staff at. orrest Babcock Maple Valley News �The Maple Valley �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday December 21, 1977 — Page 10 Senior citizens treated to Christmas Party in Nashville A Maple Valley Choral group sang many old favorites and a couple new Christmas songs for the Senior Citizens Thursday evening. Mary Heacock presents a Christmas gift to the volunteer driver Dick Burd for all the work and help he has provided for the Senior Citizens since the Commission on Aging Program started in Nashville. All the volunteers received gifts of appreciation. The legend of St WinfredA legend about St. Winfred, who was a missionary to the Scandinavians in the 8th centruy, explains the origin of the Christmas tree. It seems that St. Winfred was cutting down a large oak tree, when suddenly a young fir tree sprang up in its place. The missionary declared this miraculous tree to be holy and gave it to the Scandinavians to commemorate the birth of the Saviour. NEED A GIFT IDEA? Let us show you the perfect gift for so many occasions. Personalized writing stationery. 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MS iOI 2 *333 7101 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday December 21, 1977 -• Page 11 Maple Valley board approves senior trip cruise to Nassau At the regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, Dec. 12, the board members approved the senior trip cruise to Nassau. The seniors will leave by chartered bus on Thursday, May 25, for Florida, and the cruise will begin from Miami on Friday, May 26. The cruise will return to Miami on Monday, May 29, and the seniors will arrive back home on Tuesday, May 30. The cost per student is approximately $288, which may vary depending upon the number going on the trip. Mrs. Lucy Martin and Mr. Russell Koons are the class advisors. The board members voted to purchase a %-ton pickup with a snow blade from Fowler’s, Inc. at a cost of $6,810.55. The pickup will be used in the general tran­ sportation program when it is necessary to check roads and also for snow removal at the bus garage and school sites. Approval was given the dismissal of kindergarten classes the morning of January 19 enabling the kindergarten teachers an opportunity to meet with some parents regarding general student progress. The afternoon sessions of kindergarten will be in session on January 19. The first semester will end on Friday, Jan. 20; and school will not be in session for any students on January 20. General approval was given the athletic budget for spring sports in spors n theeamoun amount oof $4,662.92 ,. which had been approved earlier by the athletic council. The athletic council includes athletic director Larry Lenz as chairman, y n, Jr.-Sr. . . High g School pp, principal, Burr Hartenburg, school board members Arlene DeCamp and Wayne Cogswell. The coaches in The Garden Corner— Answers to Christmas questions! Michigan. State University Extension specialists answer timetly questions on horticultural topics. Q. What are frankincense and myrrh? A. Frankincense has been valued for thousands of years as an ingredient in incense, perfumes and fumigating powders. It is a yellow resin extracted from a woody shrub or small tree found in Africa and Asia. Myrrh is also a resin. It has been used for centuries in making incense, salves, medicines, perfumes, disinfectants and embalming mixtures. During biblical times it was considered as valuable as gold. Q. How do I roast chestnuts? A. Begin by slashing each one across the flat side with a sharp knife. Spread the chestnuts in a shallow pan, sprinkle with a quarter cup of water and bake in a hot oven (450 degrees F) for 15 minutes or until the shells split open. Peel with a sharp knife while they are still warm, removing the bitter brown inner skin as well as the shell. Q. What is the best way to store fresh nuts? A. Nuts keep best in their shells. The shells protect them against light, heat/ moisture and ex­ posure to air, all of which cause nutmeats to turn rancid. Shelled nuts should be stored in moisture­ vaporproof containers in the refrigerator or freezer. Nuts in the shell may be stored at room temperature but will keep longer - up to two years - in the freezer. Q. I grew pumpkins for the first time this year and lost a lot of them because they rotted on the vine after the first frost. Did I do something wrong? A. It’s usually advised to harvest mature pumpkins' before frost Frost damages the hard rind, opening the way for decay organisms. Compare what happened to your pumpkins with the rapid deterioration of a carved jack o’ lantern. It doesn’t last long after it’s cut, especially if the weather turns wet and mild, as it did this year in parts of Michigan. If you grow pumpkins again next year, harvest mature ones after the beginning of cool weather but before frost The rind should be hard and of a good orange color. Q. My son saved the seeds from his Halloween pumpkin so he can plant them next year. What’s likely to happen? is he going to be disappointed? A. Not disappointed, probably, but maybe surprised. The pumpkins grown for jack o’ lanterns, like so many other improved vegetable varieties, are hybrids. They are produced by crossing two or more varieties to get a certain combination of desirable characteristics. If planted, the seeds from the fruits of these hybrid plants should grow into vines that will, in turn, produce fruits, but these fruits may be quite different from the ones from which the seeds were taken. Many of the desired characteristics achieved by the original cross may be lost. This is why MSU horticulturists usually advise against saving your own seed. As a gardening project for fun, however, saving and planting seeds of hybrid crosses can be quite exciting. You literally don’t know what’s going to come up! the various sports have an op­ portunity to present their budgets at the athletic council meeting. General expenditures include the purchase of new girls’ softball uniforms, two new jumping pits for track, six new girls’ track uniforms, four new baseball uniforms, and costs for general supplies and officials. The school district is obtaining quotations on the cost of a new speaker sound system for the Fuller Street athletic field. A short discussion was held relative to possible locations that might be considered regarding a weight machine which will be purchased by the athletic boosters. No action was taken at this time, and some of these sites will be evaluated further before the January board meeting. General fund bills in the amount of $32,406.66 were ap­ proved for payment. The November 18 payroll in the amount of $73,248.04 and the December 2 payroll in the amount of $70,912.30 were ap­ proved for payment and tran­ sferred to the payroll account. The Christmas recess will begin at the close of school on Wednesday, December 21. School will resume on Tuesday, January 3. Clover Clippings By Jan Firrell 4—H Program Assistant To help anyone realize his or her full potential you must challenge them, capitalize on their idealism and let them attempt challenging, demanding activities. 4-H offers the perfect avenue for members and leaders alike to reach their full potential. Through projects and related activities they can develop their abilities while accomplishing worthwhile goals and contributing to their communities. The real purpose of a member program is not an award or what may be accomplished for 4-H. The purpose is to help that 4-H member (or leader, for that matter) grow and mature. In designing a program for any individual one needs to stop and determine if that program reflects a sincere concern of the member(s) involved. Does the program allow the member(s) to mature while fulfilling that concern? Is the program an ef­ fective, creative way to develop maturity? And finally, does it provide a big enough challenge? Any Anysubject subjectarea areaaa4-H 4-Hmember member is interested in can serve as a base for a 4-H program or project area. Listen to what the major concerns are and challenge them to change those situations. The only limits are your own and your 4-H members creativity, courage and willingness to try new roads to answering their own questions. 4-H offers an innovative, exciting and challenging program for youth and adults. Won’tyou accept the challenge to be a better you and help others to be as much as they can? The legend of the Christmas AngelThere is a beautiful legend about how Mary, the mother of Jesus, chooses children each Christmas to sing carols for the Holy Babe. very first 'Poinsetta'— Have you ever seen a poin­ settia? It’s a beautiful, red flower with a yellow center, that people like to decorate with at Christ­ mastime. There is a lovely legend about how the poinsettia came to be and it begins in Mexico, a country that is just south of the United States. There was a young boy who was very sad one Christmas Eve. You see, in his little town it was the custom to offer gifts to the Christ Child. People would come to the church on Christmas Eve and place their gifts upon the altar. But Manuelito, as we shall call him, was very poor. He had no gift to bring before the Infant Jesus. Jesus. Too shy to go inside the church without a gift, he knelt outside a window and began to pray. We don’t know what Manuelito said, but perhaps he was telling the Holy Infant how sorry he was that he did not have a gift to offer. For that is what prayer is, you know; talking to God. As he rose to his feet, he noticed a beautiful red flower growing in the very spot where he had knelt. Amazed, he bent down to examine the flower. He had never seen one like it before. Suddenly he realized that this lovely flower was a gift from heaven, an answer to his prayer! Joyfully, Manuelito plucked the flower and carried it inside, to lay before the altar. And that is why the poinsettia is known as “The Flower of the Holy Night” in Mexico. As hope is rekindled in hearts everywhere, may you and yours enjoy a happy holiday season. When you want results... . . . give our classified department a call! If you want to turn your unwanted items into cash, we’ll help you write an ad that will get fast results! Whatever you want to buy or sell, you’ll get action with a Want Ad! and Loan Association Maple Valley News Phone 945*9554 EQUAL H0USMG LENDER THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ... HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICH. - PHONE 543-3880 Nashville, Mich. - Phone 852-1830 - Eaton Rapids, Mich. - Phone 663-1551 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday December 21, 1977 -- Page 12 The photos on these pages were taken in Vermontville last Saturday at the fire barn. The youngsters lined up for an opportunity to see and talk to Santa, who was in town for his annual visit. Also included on these pages are letters to Santa that are now on their way to the North Pole, so that Santa can moke this the best Christmas ever for all the boys and girls! Dear Santa, I’ve tried to be a good boy but it is so hard. I would like a car carrier, an erector set and a Lego 400 set. If I could have the game of Battleship I would play it with my sister. Have a nice Xmas. Scott Pixley age 8 Dear Santa, .1 want you to have a nice Christmas Eve. I want drums, Sizzler II and Pulsar Joel Dear Santa Claus, My name is Kari Keast and I have tried to be a good girl this year. I would like a Marching Mickey and a Marching Donald Duck! Also a Baby Doll with a house that has windows. I will leave you some hot chocolate, cookies and milk. Have a Merry Christmas. Love Lori Mermetta Keast Dear Santa, I want a come-back baby doll and a jumpsuit. My brother, Brian, wants a cowboy hat. Love Erin Downing 4 yrs. old P.S. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Dear Santa, These are the things i like, for Christmas, snowmobile suit, race tack. The Max machine. Per­ fection. Craig Hoffman Dear Santa, My name is Dawn. I havent been the greatest little gitl. So I’m not going to ask for much. I would like to have a camera, an alarm clock, a pair of'bookends, and some books. I will leave you some hot chocolate and some cookies. I will leave some sugar for your reindeer. Sincerely, Dawn Pixley age 11 Dear Santa, My mommy is writing this letter for me because I can’t write yet. I have been a pretty good girl this year. I would like a Barbie doll and some clothes, pr. skis and a pr. of ski poles, snow block maker, a book, a new movie for my Snoopy drive-in and some surprises. There will be a surprise waiting for you when you get here. Merry Christmas. Tami Mason 5 yrs. A group of cousins and friends get together to say "hello" to Santa. The kids are Holli Hale, Julie Huckendubler Huckendubler, Deanna Green, Donna Green, Diane Green, and Michael Gaffey. Dear Santa Clause, I have missed you and I’d like to see you this year. Would you please bring me a sled and things in my stocking? Thank you very much. I love you very much. Love forever, Shane Howard P.S. Merry Christmas. Spencer and Lisa Shumaker give Santa a big hug. Diana Green takes a moment to giggle with Santa Claus Wherever Santa goes kids follow. Many youngsters showed up Saturday to see Santa at the Vermontville Fire Barn when he was in town. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday December 21, 1977 - Page 13 Dear Santa. 1. would like these things for Christmas. Emergency truck, race track, snowmobile suit, stretch armstrong. By Brad Hoffman Dear Santa, Please bring me a toy typewriter, tippy tumbles, toy deer and toy elephant. I’ve been a good girl. Please bring my sister Stacee a doll and toys. Thank you. Love, Heather Hawkins Dear Santa, I would like a fire truck, a Lite Brite, a sled and a Steve Austin car. I’ll leave some milk and cookies for you. Love, Paul Boldrey Dear Santa, I want electric train. A model fighter airplane A world War II bomber ship. A cowboy set. (I already have the boots.) Batman walkie talkie, and Robin walkie talkie. I love you Santa. I would like a telescope. I’m in first grade and I’m 6. Timmy Rose Petieis my grandma Dear Santa, I would like a pink teddy bear, a red wagon, and a gray mouse, and a gray elephant with pink inside his ears, a new white kitty, operation crayns. I have been a good girl and pick up my toys. I will leave you some fudge. Love Santa. Mrs. Santa Claus, will you ride with Santa Claus Santa Claus have a Merry Christmas. Lydia Belle Moccadrine.. Age 6 Kelly Wright seems totally composed seated on the warm lap of Santa. Dear Santa, My brother and I have been very good today. Santa, how are you and Mrs. Claus, the Reindeer and the elfs? Hope you can make it to our house this year. I would like a train with a stop and go botton. Also I would like a gun, a flash light and an organ. Steve says he would like a big guitar, a train, a little organ, a toy elf and Reindeer. I hope the elfs can make something for Mommy and Daddy, they have been pretty good this year too. We will leave you a snack of cookies and milk. Love, Darren & Steve Fisher Dear Santa, Do you know my Jesus? He was born in Bethlem. He grew up and died on the cross for my sins and yours. All I want for Christmas is for you to accept God’s gift of Eternal Life - His son, Jesus. Then you will have real peace in your heart as I have. -Love, Michelle Reid, Age 7, 316 Middle St., Nashville Dear Santa, I would like for Christmas - a dolly and a pink teddy bear with his tongue hanging out, and some color crayons with my name on them, and some powder and perfume, and a Cookie Monster that talks, and a Groch and some flowers, and some pants and shirts, and underwear, and some reading books, Silly Sand, and $100.00 and some play money, and Wonder Women doll, and makeup, and a calender, new soap dish, and turkey, and a talking Dracula c. '., a new tablet and 1 more, and big shirt for my Mommy, big blue jeans and dresses, and some wash cloths, bath towels, a pink elephant, a little boot, and some cookies, a new ash tray for Mommy, a little light that hangs on the wall and some ribbons and telephone, a book, a white stocking, new pencils, some food, a dish drainer, more makeup, a guitar, Elvis records, Shaun Cassidy and Eddie Rabbit recrods, an um­ brella, Marcia Ball records, a picture of Elvis, Shaun Cassidy and Santa picture. Santa, I love you. Tina Moccardine, Age 4 Dear Santa Claus, I want a toy, train and truck and cars, clothes. Charlie Secord Dear Santa, It’s almost Christmas and I would like a Sleepy Time Angel, my sister would like a very pretty dress. Here is a list of what we want, my sister and me Charlie’s Angels dolls, sewing machine, heather “Holly Hobbies friend’’, Barbie Donny and Marie, a boy friend, a play calculator, a new doll bed, a shoping cart with some doll clothes, play food, a turtle oven and a big dollie. We love you Santa. Love, Kelly and Kristin Reid Dear Santa, I would like a “Baby That Away”, some marking pencils and an Easy Bake oven. I’ll leave some cookies for you. Love, Janet Boldrey Lisa and Bobbie Jo Trowbridge are a bit awed by Santa Claus. Dear Santa, I have been good and Darcy, my sister too. I would like a watch and a rabbit’s foot and a Wonder Woman color bode. Darcy wants three dollies and a puzzle and Joe Hardy record. I am 7 and Darcy is 3. We love you. Michele & Darcy Schantz Dear Santa, My mom is helping me write this and I’m telling her what to write. I would like Evil Knievil motorcycle and Evil Knievil man too. I would also like some racing cars, too. I would also like a horsie that goes up and down. But most of all, I would like you to get saved ask Jesus in your heart and He will forgive you for all your sins. Amen. Love in Christ, Greg Reid, Age 5 316 Middle St., Nashville, 49073 Angie Sayles says "happy holidays to an old friend. Dear Santa, I have been a good girl. My brother Mitchell has been good too. I would like to know how many elves you have? I would like a baby alive, stove, perfume, and pots and pans. Mitchell would like a family tree house, tinkers toys, and a punching bag. We will leave a snack for you. I love you Santa and Mrs. Santa too. Thnak you and have a safe trip. Love, Marcie Ainslie Mark Todd has a few words to say to Santa. �The Maple Volley News Nashville Wednesday December 21, 1977 — Page 14 Snow and wet fields prolong this year's Harvest— Vermontville News By Mrs. Ava Kroger Word has been received that Mrs. Eliza Emery, who is spending the winter with Mrs. Bivens in Florida, fell and broke her kneecap and her nose. She is in Room 508 in Manatee Memorial Hospital 33503. The Woman’s Club held one of their most outstanding meetings Monday, Dec. 5, when Mrs. Cleone Miller of Battle Creek exhibited her exquisite eggshell creations and jewelry. She uses eggs from many different fowl, even ostrich eggs from Africa that cost $15 a piece. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Todd and Ruth Ann visited Mrs. Wilma Carney in the Midland Hospital and found her improving. Word has been received that Mr. Wendell Potter of Nashville passed away in his sleep at Donna, Texas on Friday night. Sympathy is expressed to his family. Congratulations to Mr. Steve Stauton and Miss LuAnn Frith who were married in a lovely ceremony Saturday afternoon in St. Cyril’s Catholic Church. They are honeymooning in Hawaii. Mrs. Ernest Dies won the blue afghan and Mrs. Kirby of Nash­ ville the green one at the Methodist drawing at Johnny’s Store on Friday. Your reporter was among the group who went with Greta Firster to the Christmas Show of the Grand ’Ole Opry last weekend. We stayed at the Tudor Inn in Nashville, Tennessee and had tickets for the first show at 6 p.m. Mrs. Firster had to buy tickets a year in advance, so we were surprised to see sections of empty seats. Some of the stars in the 3-hour show were Del Reeves, Skeeter Davis, Bill Monroe, Porter Waggoner, Stu Phillips, Roy Acuff, Loretta Lynn, Hank Snow and Jim and Jesse. Other enjoyable features of the trip included a guided tour of Nash­ ville past homes of the “stars”, a visit to the Upper Room and a bountiful smorgasbord luncheon at Hendersonville. The Yule LegThe Persians gave the Yule log its name. It was the custom in Persia to cut down a tree and cut a section from its trunk. The section was round, and marked off into four • segments representing the four seasons of the year. This “Calendar” was turned like a wheel and was called a Yole. The log from which it was cut was known as the Yole log. With every season, the wheel was turned and a great fire kindled. The Yole log was placed in this fire, as the people prayed for good fortune during the coming season. With snow falling over the Thanksgiving weekend, followed by warmer temperatures the following week, field work across Michigan was virtually halted, according to the Michigan Crop Reporting Service. Only 1 to 2 days were considered suitable for field work for the two-week period ending December 3. Fields generally were too wet to plow or harvest. Farm activity was limited to feeding livestock, cleaning barns and lots, storing machinery for the winter and spreading manure on welldrained fields. In some places, harvesting was attempted but even track vehicles were being bogged down in the mud. Nor­ thern counties are snow covered, but the ground underneath, in many places, is not frozen. To sum up,'field conditions in the southern half of the State, a Huron County respondent stated, “Rain and warm weather removed the snow during mid­ week—fields are a sea of mud.” CORN: With poor field con­ ditions, the picking of com was virtually halted. Statewide only 80 percent of the com is in the crib. Harvest progress is the slowest in the “Thumb” where only two-thirds of the crop is combined. Last year Michigan’s com crop was generally har­ vested by Thanksgiving. Far­ mers are waiting for a hard freeze so they can resume har­ vesting. While they wait, reports of lodging and deterioration are numerous. SOYBEANS AND DRY BEANS: The 1977 soybean haryest is coming to a wet and incomplete finish. Over the past 5 years all of the soybeans have been combined by Thanksgiving, but the rain and melting snow have left the fields impossible to harvest. Approximately 85 percent of the soybeans are harvested. This is a 5-percent improvement over the last two weeks. A grower from St. Clair County stated, “Some soybeans not harvested are moldy due to the wet weather.” A hard freeze is' needed to firm up soils so combining can be completed. Dry beans harvest made no progress during the last two weeks and only 90 percent is harvested. It was the same story as with the soybeans where a report from Huron County reiterates, “Dry beans still in the field are not worth harvesting MKMK due to culling.” In previous years all the dry beans have been combined by mid-October. It appears the remaining acreage will be abandoned. FALL PLOWING AND PASTURE: With snow in the air and on the ground, fall plowing is through in the northern areas of the State. In the Southern counties it was too wet to plow and very little plowing is ex­ pected to be done before next spring. On a statewide basis the acreage intended for spring planted crops now plowed is 30 percent. Pasturing for the year is over. Reflecting back'on a'statewide average, pastures this fall have been in the best shape in recent memory. Farmers are now having to rely mainly on hay, silage and grain to feed their herds. MUnUUK U KMUKMUK I Heard, ttie Bells on Christmas Day..." Silver bells, jingle bells, sleigh the big day. bells...it’s hard to imagine From sunset on December 24 to Christmas without some sort of sunset on December 25, bells chiming or ringing. But bells could be heard every hour. Oc­ were not initially part of the casional peals rang out in bet­ holiday celebration. ween hobrs for no particular The first large bell for a reason. Christian church was installed in But the most important part of Italy, about the 5th century A.D., the tolling occurred during the and the custom of Christmas hour before midnight on bellringing really didn’t become Christmas Eve; when the bells firmly established until the were rung as if someone were Middle Ages, in England. dying. At midnight the death In that era, Christmas chimes knell changed to a joyous peal, began at vespers on the first announcing the death of Satan Sunday of Advent and were and the birth of the Christ Child. repeated on-successive Sundays. To the people of the Middle Then, on each of the last three Ages, the sound of the Christmas mornings before Christmas, the bells recalled the song of the bells announced the apporach of angels on that first holy night. HAPPY HOLIDAYS Stay warm and happy this Christmas season enjoying the laughter offriends and family. We will be CLOSED — Monday, Dec. 26 & Monday, Jan. 2 ... so our employees might enjoy the holidays with their families. Farmers Feed Service 1006 East Railroad Street PURINA CHOWS • HASTINGS G&W Sales In Lake Odessa • Ph. 374-8835 New Winter Hours: Monday thru Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 7:30 a.m. - Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday December 21, 1977 -• Page 15 A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen " Fall legislative sessions are generally more relaxed than the regular session held during the beginning months of the year. Budget matters have all been settled before summer ad­ journment. And, legislative bodies, like families, fight the bloodiest battles over dollars. Of course, there were, as always, some hot issues this fall. Single Business Tax amend­ ments, birth control information in schools, the transportation package, and various and sundry other items provided sufficient matter for debate to keep us occupied—but not as intensely as during the regular session. The slower fall session pace is enjoyable and provides time for exploration of new ideas. Two spare-time activities have led me to an interest in a new area. A friend lent me a book, en­ titled Small is Beautiful, which I read with interest. Essentially, the point made in this book was that we would be better off if we returned to an economic and political system based on smaller units of production and decision. I enjoyed the book and, with a few reservations, found its thesis interesting and sound. Big business and big government, while providing some economies of scale, have many dehumanizing characteristics. A somewhat slower schedule also allowed me to participate in a Governors’ Conference on Wood Energy. This was one of a number of conferences held during November, which had been declared “Energy Month”, that focused on energy problems and solutions. It appears possible that bur­ ning wood has the potential to supply most of the electricity needed for nearly all of Michigan’s outstate com­ munities. A good deal of wood now goes to waste in the process of lumber production, city treetrimming, and especially, natural death and rotting of Let that love, that beauty, which was the message to the shepherds, be thine today: Unto thee is l?orn, yea unto thee each one =■ is offered a knowledge and understanding of the life of the Christ, that will renew thy life, thy purpose if ye will but Love One Another". 'Voqt' “If you have a question about your phone service, your Michigan Bell Service Representative has the answer.” Ever have a question about your phone service...a question you never asked because you didn’t know who to ask? Well, the answer is simple and easy to get. Just call your Michigan Bell Service Representative. You’ll find his or her telephone number right on the front of your phone bill. We call them , Service Representatives because that’s exactly what they do...represent Michigan Bell by serving you in any way they can. Service Representatives are thoroughly trained and qualified to answer just about any question you may have about your phone service from Michigan Bell. After all, service is why we’re here. 945-9554 Nashville Phone 852-0840 V vlllw Bob Lacinski, community relations manager, Jackson, offers you this telephone tip Phone FUNERAL HOME PnmmiimIljlr/ mature trees in woods and forests. It appears that wood, on a fairly small scale, and combined with scattered generating plants, can compete favorably at present prices with coal or oil for elec­ trical production. Two benefits are immediately obvious: • A plant in each community would provide local employment, both in the plant and in the wood collection and handling. This represents a decided benefit, compared to buying electricity from a huge plant located many miles away. • But the major benefit has to be this—wood is a renewable resource, while coal and oil are not. Living off a fossil fuel is like living off saved capital rather than income. Neither a family nor a society can live forever off capital. Eventually it runs out. Wood was an important fuel before the fossil fuels were developed, and it may become one again after they run out. The city of St. Louis, Michigan, is exploring the possibility of a wood-burning plant. This can be an important development in Michigan and deserves en­ couragement. For action Want-Ads! All notices should be delivered to Carl’S by Wednesday evening in order to be printed in the following issue of the Maple Valley News. Serving our CountryNavy Machinist’s Mate Fireman Arthur C. Drake III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Drake, Jr. of 120 Sherman St., Nashville, Mich., is bringing his ship “home”. He is serving as a crewmember aboard the destroyer USS Bausell. The Bausell is completing a sixyear forward deployment in the Western Pacific, where she has been operating from Yokosuka, Japan. During the voyage to San Diego, the Bausell’s new home, his ship is making numerous goodwill visits to allied countries in the Western and Southern Pacific. Thus far, he and his shipmates have had the opportunity to visit Bangkok, Thailand; Taiwan and Hong Kong. While in Thailand, crewmembers hosted several community relations projects, including visits to hospitals and orphanages in Bangkok, where they entertained children and made minor repairs to the facilities. His ship is 390 feet long, displaces 3,520 tons and carries a crew of 274 officers and enlisted men. She is outfitted with guns, torpedo tubes and an an­ tisubmarine rocket launcher. He joined the Navy in Sep­ tember 1976. Navy Yeoman Second Class Charles A. Querio, whose wife Joanne is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vliek of Route 3, Box 128, Nashville, is participating in exercise “Readiex 1-78” off the southern California coast. He is serving as a member of Patrol Squadron 50,. homebased at the Naval Air Station, Moffett Field, Calif. He is one of more than 9,000 Navymen taking part in the to­ day exercise, which includes 24 ships and 75 aircraft. The exercise is part of a continuing training program for Fleet units to develop tactics and provide essential training of combat ready Naval forces. “Readiex 1­ 78” is designed to test and im­ prove combat readiness in all aspects of modern Naval tactics, including air, surface and an­ tisubmarine warfare. The exercise is under the overall command of Vice Ad­ miral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr., USN, the commander of the U.S. Third Fleet. The at-sea commander is Rear Admiral S.T. Counts, USN, commander of Cruiser-Destroyer Group Five, based in San Diego. Querio joined the Navy in March 1969. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 - ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. ACTION-ADS VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTENDI CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS Any type of real estate throughout Michigan. No com­ missions or costs. First National Accept. Call free 1-800-292-1550. (tfn) EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at NASHVILLE FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. (tfn) 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (517] 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan CARPENTER AND MASONRY WORK WANTED. Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT PH. 726-0324 Vermontville, Michigan uto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP by Trained Mechanics TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY A BUMP SERVICE BRAKES TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS Hope your holidays are wrapped up with kindness, love and caring! spaRTan stones Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. MAJOR OVERHAULS use your Mobil ELECTRICAL WORK c™dd c-d or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 301 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �VANDIN BRINK SBMI-BONBLBSS 1 FLORIDA ^Oranges 5 lb. Bag 88 SIZE SMOKED NAM BONELESS HAM \ Sweet Smoked WHOLE OR For the Holidays! PART WHITE and PINK Grapefruit ^Pascal CELERY SPARTAN U.S.D.A. GRADE A SELF-BASTING - ALL SIZES Bag TURKEYS. STALK ARMOUR STAR ZIP TOP CAN - 3 LB CANNED HAM EACH FARMER PEET'S - CHUNK BRAUNSCHWEIGER SCHAFER'S ECKRICH Heat & Eats SMORGAS PAC SCHAFER'S — Light or Dark BREAD REGULAR - DRIP OR ELEC. PERK GRIND tPARTAH 1 lb. wt. pkg. Loaf SPARTAN COFFEE ALL PURPOSE COUNTRY FRESH LOW FAT CHOCOLATE Gold Medal FLOUR MILK WCOUPON 32 OZ WT (2 LB ) $139 W COUPON ASSORTED FLAVORS 3 OZ. WT. ULTRA BRITE - 6 OZ. WT. TOOTHPASTE ANTACID 25 CT. PKG. COUNTRY FRESH 16 OZ. WT. ALKA-SELTZER SOUR CREAM FLEISCHMANN'S CORN OIL 1/4’s MARGARINE ROYAL CROWN 1w?z COLA PURINA Returnables DOG CHOW PURINA 00G CHOW 25 LB. BAG ■ DECORATED scon TOWELS SINGLE ROLL Christmas time is thank-you time as we extend our gratitude to all of our loyal patrons. We have enjoyed doing business with you and we hope that we will see you in the future. John, June, Joyce, Shirley, Nancy, Steve, Greg, Doug, Serena and Caroline. Johnny's Market 16 oz, Plus Bottles Johnny's Market With Coupon and $10.00 Purchase With Coupon^and $10.00 Purchase SPARTAN COFFEE 32 OZ WT. (2 LB.) LIMIT ONE Gold Medal FLOUR Market VERMONTVILLE 5 LB BAG LIMIT ONE � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/791/MapleValleyNews_1977-12-28.pdf 5e0c3361521c939aeec147a026d438fe PDF Text Text SULK RAlk PAID U.S. POtTAGt Hotting*, MWilgat 49051 PSUMTNO. 7 lished by J-Ad Graphics. Inc. . Court St., Hastings, Michigan P.O. Box A, Nashville. Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 104 No. 33. Wednesday. December 28,1977 Hundreds mourn the death ofrace car driver Sammy Sessions last week in Hastings— Last Wednesday tribute was paid to one of the biggest personalities ever produced from Barry County, as hundreds of friends, relatives, and racing fans turned out for the funeral of Sammy Sessions at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Besides a jam-packed church parking lot, one street an entire city block long was filled with four vehicles parked abreast. Even with all his fame and fortune in professional racing circles, Sammy never forgot his friends and neighbors throughout the county. Following the large gathering that mourned his death in the recent snowmobile accident, it is obvious they have not forgotten him. Although he is no longer with us, Sammy will always be remembered by all who knew him. Sammy is carried from the church following the funeral. �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville. Wednesday. December 26.1977 - Page 2 Nashville, site for senior citizens program Our Nashville group is really progressing well now. Every week we are expanding; forming new friendships, renewing old ones, and sharing mutual con­ cerns. We held our regular monthly business session the first part of the month, resolving several matters. Marcella Stewart has donated an afghan to group to raffle sometime in February, possibly around Valentine’s Day, depending upon how rapidly the tickets sell. Our January Birthday Party will honor Mesdames Caroline Jones, Bertha Becker, Thelma Stewart and Marie Pennock, and Mr. Austin Schantz. We are lucky that we have missed only one noon meeting; that on Dec. 9, due to the snowstorm. The highlight of Dec. was our Christmas Party held on the evening of the 15th. Our party was planned and executed solely by our Nashville people (in­ dependent of any other group), right down to the very last details including decorations, all food furnished for the planned pot­ luck, gift exchange and program. Excitement and anticipation mounted as we began arriving with bountifully laden food baskets; the ladies clad in lovely gowns, the gentlemen in dress suits. Pre-dinner music was provided by Feme at the piano, a medley of Christmas songs. Then ap­ proximately sixty partook of the feast, served buffet style, sitting at tables decorated with cen­ terpieces holding a red candle, which were created and donated by Edna Edwards. The Misses Chris Shupp,' Diane Lovejoy and Kelley Heacock assisted with serving some of the members unable to walk the distance required to traverse the serving tables, and they graciously served the punch and coffee. At our invitation, a dozen students from the Maple Valley School music department shared our repast, and they, as a mixed chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Reinbold, favored us with several exceptionally wellrendered vocal selections ap­ propriate to the Holiday Season. Also, Mrs. Westbay sang several solos, accompanying herself on the guitar. Such an enjoyable program. Then Santa came with can­ dycanes for everyone, and distributed the gifts from around the natural pine Christmas tree. Mary Heacock, site Supervisor, presented gifts to all her loyal volunteer workers; the group remembered her, and our bus driver, Dick Burd, with a gift. We all went home with pleasant thoughts that will linger long after Christmas 1977 has gone. Enjoy your New Years with laughter and song in the company of family and friends. We enjoy your company anytime and we hope that you will do 25th Wedding Anniversary open house planned business with us again next year. In honor of the 25th Wedding Anniversary of Lewis and Waneta Sherman, their daughter and son-in-law cordially invite you to an Open House, January 6, 1978, from 7-9 p.'m. at the VFW Hall, 304 S. State, Nashville, Michigan. No gifts please. G&G Hardware and VARIETY] Ne» t to the Budge in Downtown Middleville, Michigan *1* *7* 'T' 'T' *T* *T* Ph:795*3504 'T* “T* *T* 'T* *T* *T* *T* *T* *T* *r* *T* *T* 1/ *T* 'T* *T> *T* s*tT* ^p ^p ^p ^p *4" THANK YOU! foryour patronage in 1977 We are looking forward to General Michigan Bell Bel .............. 18.18 Cons. Power (Office).. 77.94 Consumers Power (St. Lights) 787.15 American Public Works Assn......................... 70.00 Cadillac Overall Supply 2.30 Hastings San. Serv. 1,350.00 Dr. Thomas Myers ......50.00 Foot, Iles, Foote CPA. 960.50 Siegel, Hudson Gee & Shaw......................... 90.00 Doubleday Bros. & Co. . 5.64 Time Insurance Co....... 15.90 Carl's Markets, Inc 9.16 Nashville Hardware .. 10.62 Newhouse Equip. Co. 80.00 Maple Valley News . .114.95 Garage & Equipment Michigan Bell.............. ........ 19.11 Consumers Power ... 113.27 Cadillac Overall Sup . 3.00 Nashville Hardware .. 13.59 Massey Ferguson Ferguson ....... 50.72 Galesburg Lawn Equip.. 9.70 Powers Shell Service.. 54.45 Kent Oil Co. .......... 100.96 Fowler's Inc................ 15.88 Maple Valley Imple. ..67.56 Police Department Michigan Bell ll..... .............. 45.59 Nashville Hardware ... 1.50 Kent Oil Company 233.50 Adams Distrib. Co. .. 165.90 General Electric......... 13.20 Water and Sewer Michigan Bell (Sewer) .17.37 Michigan Bell (Tower).. 6.80 Cons. Power (Sewer). 131.81 Cons. Power (Tower) ..11.27 Cons. Power (Water). 823.51 Carl's Markets, Inc 4.01 Nashville Hardware ..11.84 Water Pollution Control ......... 60.00 Total Communications 10.00 Roger Gardner 225.00 Farmers Gas & Oil Co. 25.18 Barry Cnty. Ready Mix 26.75 U.S. Postmaster.........50.71 Fischer & Porter Co..... 26.10 Street Department Nashville Hardware ... 3.33 Timothy R. Boucher Sr. 12.00 Rieth Riley Const........ 59.70 Water Bond Interest & Redemption Fund Farmers Home Admin­ istration ....... 12,900.00 Forrest Babcock suggested that a stop sign be installed on the South end of thee alley running north and south between Sherman and Church. The matter was tabled until Chief Wilcox and Mr. Babcock could investigate the situation and report back to the council. Motion made by John Mason and supported by Forrest Babcock to give the DPW employees and the Police Department employees $18.00 worth of script to be spent in Nashville as a Christmas Bonus. The new employees would receive $9.00. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion made by Ted Spoelstra and supported by Lois Elliston to hire Arthur Long as a full time Patrolman as of 12-2-77. Patrolman Long will be 100% funded through CETA. He will start 8 weeks of schooling in January to become a certified officer. The schooling will also be funded by the State of Michigan. Yes, John Mason, Lois Elliston, Forrest Babcock, Ted Spoelstra. No Tom Oleson. Motion Carried. Tim Smith director of Public Services and Safety gave the DPW report. Motion made by Ted Spoelstra and supported by Tom Oleson to ammend the budget expenditures to expend Revenue Sharing in the Local Street expenditures. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion to adjourn made by John Mason and supported by Ted Spoelstra. George T. Frith, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Have a 'Happy New Year and remember your safe driving tips, schools out! Thank-youforyour patronage in 1977. We are lookingforward to servingyou again serving you again... JOHNSON'S FURNITURE 112 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Nashville Village Council The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was called to order by President Pro-tem Ray Hinckley in the absence of President Frith. Present, Hinckley, Elliston, Babcock, Spoelstra, Mason and Oleson. Chief Kendal Wilcox gave the police report. Motion made by Jonn Mason and supported by Lois Elliston that the bills be allowed and orders be drawn on treasurer for the Same. All Ayes. o 8 00 p.m Simon Pharmacy JOHN SIMON, R. Ph. Ph.852-0845 Nashville, Michigan Emergency Ph.852 9787 " JA'/ �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Wednesday. December 28,1977. Page 3 a... We wish ...anda prosperous ’78 p? Everything you need for your PARTY!! Stock up now! With these special Selected Items. 24Jtre SQUIRT i7.UP 49c 189' Sugar Free or Regular v PEPSI 16-oz. *8-Pak Non-returnable Bottles Req. $1" 28-oz. Bottle , Full line of... Nabisco & London Crackers ★ All your favorite cheeses ★ CHIPS • DIPS We will be OPEN New Tears Eve ’til 11p.m. OPEN all day New Years Day 1 Sooi^ 637 South Main Street, Nashville • Phone 852-9833 < �The Maple Volley News. Nashville Wednesday December 28 1977 - Poge 4 Michigan Potato production and stocks up ‘77— MICHIGAN: The 1977 fall potato crop is estimated at 8.800,000 hundredweight (cwt ), according to the Michigan Crop Reporting Service. This is an increase of almost 6 percent over last year's crop of 8,330.000 cwt and 32 percent over the 1975 crop Harvested acreage, at 32,000 acres, is 2,000 acres below the 34.000 acres dug in 1976. The average yield at 275 cwt. is up 30 cwt. per acre from last fall to an all-time record high December 1,1977 potato stocks totaled 5.600,000 cwt., up from last December's total of 5,200,000 cwt. Disappearance of potatoes from harvest time to December 1 totaled 3,200,000 cwt., down 4 percent from the same period in 1976. The December 1 holdings by farmers, shippers, and processors accounted for 64 percent of the fall production. Many tubers were left in saturated fields for an extended period of time and suffered deterioration. A frost during this period also increased damage. Grading losses are expected to be higher than normal this season. Planting of the fall potato crop progressed normally this year compared to last year’s delayed planting due to cold, wet weather in May. Light rainfall in June and July caused growers to make full use of irrigation equipment. Rains in late July and August were very helpful to crop growth and very little damage was done by the earlier dry weather. Harvest' weather was very poor due to extremely wet fields. CARD OF THANKS We, the Floyd Shilton family, wish to thank all the people who helped us during and after our fire. A special thanks to the Carl Aspinalls for the use of their mobile home. The Nashville, Vermontville, and Hastings Fire Departments. The Nashville Baptist Church, Medical Care Facility, Fuller Street School, our neighbors, friends and relatives for the food, money, and clothing. Especially we thank the Fuller Street AM Kindergarten for Mickey’s special Christmas party. We at this time cannot find the words to express our ap­ preciation to each and every one for we know you’ve made this a beautiful unforgetable Christmas instead of a tragedy. We know God will bless each and all of you. Sincerely in Christ, Floyd, Marge, Mike and Mickey Shilton Notice Nashville Residents In the upcoming General Election to be held March 13, 1978, there will be a proposal on the ballot which will read, “Shall the sale of spirits in addition to beer and wine be permitted for consumption on the premises within the Village of Nashville under provisions of the law governing same?” awgovernngsame Susan M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk Maple Valley High School holds annual food collection Maple Valley High School students held their annual food collection for the needy before adjourning classes on Wednesday. Pictured wiith part of the collection which will be distributed by church groups in Nashville and Vermontville are seniors, (left to right) Kathy Garvey", Denise Fassetf, Sandy Wright, and Becky Fox. The annual food collection has been part of the school's Christmas celebration since merger of Nashville and Vermontville school systems in 1965, according to assistant principal Larry Lenz. (Maple Valley News Photo) Candidates in upcoming Nashville Primary election Jerry, Sharon, Cindy, Bob & Adam ICE SKATES: We buy, sell, and trade. Al & Pete’s Sport Shop, 111 S. Jefferson, Hastings. 945-4417. Candidates who have sub­ “Shall the sale of spirits in ad­ mitted petitions to run on the dition to beer and wine be per­ LOST in Nashville, female ballot for the Nashville primary mitted for consumption on the Terrior and Dachshund mix dog, premises within the Village of blonde color with white neckline. election in February. Running for president are Nashville under provisions of the Goes by the name Of Bozo, has a red collar. Reward. 852-0707. (1-3) Arthur C. Drake, Harold law governing same?” Christianson; Raymond M. Hinckley. Running for clerk is incumbent Susan M. Corkwell. Running for treasurer are incumbent Doreen Sherman and Lois J. Elliston. Running for the three two-year vacancies as village trustees are Maurice Purchis, Charles Andrus Jr., Carl Tobias, Lonny Kienutske, William J. Hecker, Sonya D. Kjergaard, Ted Spoelstra. Running for assessor is in­ cumbent Justin W. Cooley. We’ve enjoyed yourpatronage! In addition to the village of­ fices, there will also be a proposal on the ballot which will read, from all of us at. . . Immunization clinic offered From the Brumm’s, Action Ads Is your child fully protected against diphtheria, polio, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella? If not, check with your doctor or health department. To remain unvaccinated is a risk no child should face. Based on the American Academy of Pediatrics recom­ mendations, the measles vaccine will be given at 15 months of age. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department announces that they will be having an all­ day immunization clinic at the Health Department, 528 Beech Street in Charlotte on January 4 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Nancy's Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville Family planning clinic notice! Thank You For Your Patronage. Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St, — Call 852-0713 There will be no Family Planning Clinic on December 27, 1977. Our January clinics will be January 3, and January 24, 1978. Starting in February our clinics will resume the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Call 945-9516 for an appointment. Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 208 W. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Phone 945-9554 for Want-ads Have a happy and safe New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 1978 Variety Store 115-117 N. MAIN Ph:852-9747 �ECONOMY RISING — As we move into 1978, recent indicators say that Michigan’s economy is doing better than the nation as a whole. During the fiscal year just ended, our employment grew by 160,000 or 4.3 percent, while unemployment declined by 98,000 or 30 percent; national rates were 3.8 percent and 9.1 percent. Also, personal income in Michigan increased by 12.5 percent com­ pared to 10.8 percent nationally. State Representative SOCIAL SECURITY — Your first paycheck of 1978 will be just a wee bit less than you’re used to, due to the scheduled increase in PBB STUDY — In the final New Year’s Day when it falls on a Social Security taxes. The rate hours of the 1977 legislative Sunday, as it does this holiday goes up 0.2 percent this year, session, both houses agreed to HB season. which on a salary of $200 per 5289, which appropriates $2.2 APPLE BET Governor week is another $.40 a week. This million to study whettier the PBB Milliken has made an is not a part of the accelerated mixum of four years ago has agricultural bet with Washington tax schedule recently enacted by caused ill effects in Michigan’s State Governor Dixie Lee Ray. If Congress, which won’t take effect general population. Michigan wins the Rose Bowl, he until ’79. OPEN BAR — The Governor gets a bushel of Washington . CHECK DATES While has now signed HB 5697 into law; apples; if Washington wins, she’ll you’re adjusting to the new year, it extends on-premise drinking get a bushel of Michigan tart it might be a good idea to write hours to 4 a.m. from 2 a.m. for cherries. “78” right now in the date space on your next batch of personal checks. That will prevent an accidental “77” which could result in a check being returned by your bank as too old. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS NUMBER TWO — Early this I will be at the Township Hall in Nashville on Fridays, year the House will consider HJR December 23rd, 30th and January 6, 9 a.m. to 12 and 1 “R” proposing a constitutional p.m. to 5 p.m. to help senior citizens, veterans and amendment which would allow disabled persons with their Homestead Property Tax the Governor to fill a Lieutenant rebate forms. Governor vacancy by ap­ pointment; however, the ap­ Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor pointee could not become Governor without first being A weekly report from— Ernest Nash elected. BIRD BILL — Now in the House is SB 717, which would allow the taking and possession of hawks or owls for scientific, educational or falconry purposes. Although falconry is now legal in Michigan, birds used for that purpose must presently be ob­ tained from other states. THIN ICE — When taking your car or just yourself out onto frozen water, remember that new ice is stronger than old ice; that clear ice is stronger than bubbleclouded ice; that dark spots in­ dicate thin ice; and that shore ice will be weak due to constant breaking and refreezing. What does it mean to be happy? Do the pleasure seekers have the answer? The most grim and tense faces are to be seen in the gambling casinos. There is no surer way to happiness and that ’peace beyond understanding’ than in service and charity to others. HAPPY NEW YEAR — NOTICE — 'Yoqt FUNERAL HOME Nashville Phone 852-0840 Maple Valley Community School Offerings WINTER/SPRING1978 Nashville — Vermontville DirectorErnest J. Jacoby L Superintendent— Carroll J. Wolff Phone (517) 852-9275 Recreation Offerings Activity Instructor Day Mon. Church Recreation........................... Clergy Church Recreation........................... Clergy Tue. Womens League (Volleyball)............ Staff Wed. Mens League (Volleyball).................. Staff Thur. Sat. Girls Intramural...................................Staff Sat. Boys Intramural.................................. Staff Young Adult League (Basketball) ... Staff Sat. Sat. Square Dancing...................... Location Weeks Kellogg Kellogg Maplewood Kellogg Jr-Sr High Jr-Sr High Jr-Sr High Kellogg Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Leisure Time Offerings Instructor Day Cake Decorating (Begin) ... Goodenough Country Painting I.. '.. Hokanson Home Repair (Plan, Build, Remodel)... Taylor Welding & Machine Shop............. Kipp Cake Decorating (Advanced)* Goodenough Ceramics (Special Techniques)* Prescott Knitting & Crocheting '. Jacoby Square Dance Class .. . Gillespie Country Painting II ..Hokanson Sew w/Stretch (Part II)........................ Cole Woodworking & Refinishing Gibbons Mon. Tue. Tue. Tue. Wed. Thur. Wed. Thur. Thur. Thur. Wed. Course (Fun and Exercise) Time Start 6:30-9:30 p.m. January 9, 1978 6:30-9:30 p.m. January 10, 1978 7:00-9:00 p.m. January 4, 1978 7:00-10:00 p.m. January 12, 1978 Morning as available— Day programs ^Morning as available — Day programs Morning as available— pre-empt 7:30-11:00 p.m. Alt. Sat. nights (Enrichment, Hobby, Safety) Room Weeks Time B-9 B-13 Shop Shop B-9 8 7-9 p.m. $10.00 7-9 p.m. $10.00 7-9 p.m. $10.00 7-9 p.m. $10.00 7-9 p.m. $ 8.00 7-9 p.m. $ 8.00 7-9 p.m. $10.00 7:30-9:30$1,50/cpl 7-9 p.m. $10.00 7-9 p.m. $10.00 7-9 p.m. $10.00 Home Shop B-10 Library B-13 B-10 Shop NOTE: Minimum Enrolless Per Class - 8 (plus Senior Citizens) Fees do not cover all materials or supplies cost unless otherwise noted. INSTRUCTORS ■ Maple Valley Schools Community Education Department is currently accepting applications for employment as adult enrichment, credit and recreation instructors. Any people who feel qualified to teach please contact the Director at Jr-Sr High School 852-9275. PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR - To be announced later for Spring Semester 1978, FEES - Tuition fees where so indicated do not cover the cost of texts and/or materials for courses. Adult HS Credit Courses are FREE to Veterans and other working toward a High School Diploma. . REFUNDS. Before third class session only on written request. May be sub­ ject to $1.00 processing cost. 8 8 8 6 4 8 Open 8 8 8 Fee Start January 16, January 17, January 17, January 17, January 18, January 19, January 18, January 19, January 19, January 19, January 18, 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 * Materials included this class only. Some special sessions or field trips may be arranged through instructor. SENIOR CITIZENS - District citizens 65 years and older may take courses tuition free when class has a sufficient number of paying members to cover costs.** REGISTRATION'AND INFORMATION - Participants are urged to PRE­ REGISTER for classes by phoning 852-9275 - Monday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. plus Mon. - Tue. - Thur. Evenings 6:30 - 9:30. p.m. the 1st two weeks of January 1978. District members may register these hours at the Jr-Sr High School Office. Fees, when required, will be collected at the first class meeting or may be paid in advance upon registration.** Minimum class size 8-10; average size 10-15 and the maximum 15-25. Checks for Maple Valley classes should be made out to Maple Valley Schools, otherwise to sponsoring institution. �The Maple Valley News, Nashivlle, Wednesday. December 28,1977 - Page 6 president for 1978 by the mem­ bership of the Chamber. Nashville News Art Long, new Nashville police officer, moved to Nashville from Wall Lake Road Dec. 18th, with his wife Patricia and infant daughter Joy. We welcome them Many Nashville folks have The Ted Spoelstra family to bur community. Incidently, expressed a desire to have a moved this past Wednesday from Chief Wilcox reports that Officer column of local news in the Maple their home on State Street to the Long was instrumental in the Valley News, so we will try to home on the corner of recent recovery of a stolen Uprovide this on a weekly basis. Washington and Middle Street. Haul trailer in Nashville. Officer We will need contributions of Long spotted the trailer, thinly news from all the readers who The Nashville Chamber of : painted. Further investigation enjoy hearing about the '‘doings” Commerce is pleased with the ' proved, the trailer to. have been of their friends and neighbors. favorable comments about the stolen from a rental agency in Personal items, as well as church Christmas street decorations this Olivet. and club news, are welcome. The year, as an additional decoration success of this column -will has been added. ;A street Congratulations to Woodrow depend upon your help in sub- decorating fund has been Haroff of Battle Creek and Miss mitting items for publication. established to purchase a new Leigh Ann Pennock of Nashville You may call 852-1963 anytime decoration each suceeding year. who were married Dec. 16th. and remember, the weekly Raffle of the bicycles furnished Leigh Ann is the daughter of Mr. deadline will be Thursday by Carl’s Market and the Nashand Mrs. Earl Pennock. evening. Mrs. Reva Schantz will ville Busihess Owners also be collecting items for us and Association started this fund and Miss Rose Frith, daughter of it is hoped new projects each year you may call her at 852-9243. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Frith, is one of will assure its’ continuation. the many college students home Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nash­ Harold Christiansen is head of for the Christmas Holidays. ville was a patient last week in the Civic Improvement ComRose, a freshman at W. M. U., is Blodget Hospital, Grand Rapids, mittee in charge of such projects. spending her vacation working at for surgery on three fingers. She At the December 14th meeting, Security National Bank in Nash­ is now back home and doing well. John Mason was elected ville demonstrating the operation of the new BRAT (automatic teller) machine to interested individuals. The machine which will permit routine banking any time has attracted quite a bit of attention on Main Street and Rose has been very helpful in her instructions to others. By Mrs. Ray Hinckley GOODLUCK Wishing you the best year ever! We've enjoyed serving you in '77! Irene’s Beauty Shop Mr. and Mrs. George Ward of Thornapple Lake Road were Wednesday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Murphy and family of Nashville. The Murphy’s son, Les, is home from M.S.U. for the holidays but spending his time studying for a special waiver exam which would exempt him from some basic courses to facilitate moving onto more advanced studies. Calendar of Events January 2 — Weight Control Meeting will not be held January 4-5 — 1978 Michigan Corn Symposium, L Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant. January 9 — 4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension Office Conference Room, Hastings. January 9 — Weight Control Meeting; Extension < Office, 7:30 p.m., everyone: welcome; no charge. ■ January 10 4-H Horse Leaders Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office Conference Room, Hastings. January 11 — Nutrition Meeting, 1 p.m., Extension Office Conference Room, Hastings; open to the public. January 12 — Lesson Day with programs on Herbs, Metrics, and Self-Esteem; 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. Everyone welcome, no charge or reservations. January 17 — MABC Annual Meeting, 12 noon, Coats Grove Church. January 18 Area Horse Science Shortcourse in selected locations around Michigan. Will continue for five weeks; contact the Extension Office for further information. January 21 — Pleasure Horse Health Management, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Kellogg Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, $25 registration fee. Attention Parents! Preventable diseases are still with us. As of December 9, over 1200 cases of Measles (Rubeola), 1059 cases of Rubella (3-day Measles), and 2205 cases of Mumps have been reported in the State. Measles - Mumps - Rubella can be given in a combined injection when a child is 15 months old, Over 69 children had Pertussis (Whooping Cough). Pertussis is given in combination with Diphtheria and Tetanus and should be started as early as 2 months of age. While one inin jection gives some protection, to adequately immunize your child, three injections given 8 weeks apart should be given, followed followed1 by a fourth dose 9 months to 1 year later. Although no cases of Polio have been reported in Michigan so far this year, 12 cases have been Mr. and Mrs. Keith McMillen of Nashville are enjoying a Christmas visit from their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McMillen of Divide, Colorado. Bruce will soon be pursuing a teaching career in the physical education field. The McMillens also expect son “Mickey” (Michael) and . family from Standish home for the holidays. Mickey is a counselor for prisoner rehabilitation and also teaches part-time at Roscommon at a pre-Christmas dinner Dec. 17th. College. reported nationally. Polio Vaccine is given orally at the same time as DBT injections. Today is a good day to check your children’s records to be sure they are protected. If you are unsure check with your Doctor or the Health Department. The next Health Department Immunization Clinic dates are as follows: Tuesday, January 3, 1978 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (Health Department offices will' be closed on Monday, Jan. 2). Monday, February 6, 1978 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. I It is required that children be accompanied by their parent or I legal guardian. For further in­ formation call: Barry-Eaton District Health Department 208 ' W. Court, Hastings. 945-9516. Phone 945-9554 For action Want-Ads! We hope the New Year finds you healthy and happy. Thanks for your patronage. Gene Carr Wayne Steward Jim Steward Darrell Endres Lyle Dunn Twenty-six members of the Nashville Senior Citizens Club enjoyed a Christmas potluck dinner at the Methodist Com­ munity Room Wednesday, Dec. 21st. They were entertained with Christmas music performed by 16 members of the Maple Valley High High School School Band. Band. The The young young folks also joined them for the meal along with Mr. Ernie Jacoby, community school director. Mr. and Mrs. Max Kelley entertained their store employees and families at the Kelley home at Middle Lake for a Christmas party, Wednesday evening, Dec. 21st. Ken Moltmaker Larry Stalter Dave McCaul Ken Heise Naida Olsen the staffat... 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NMM © ■®' B rtw oECJi'jy ■'■“1 =i »!»? a c:_ o«<-* 3 0 >■ % WAWIIkWK.SROI^IMl,fH^ Ott'm MK'flii'lV''' t X.-1 ¥ ..^ASA- itelJ’i*"' j.K#!®''"’ 0 xt' f Bii© Demonstrations Available at our Nashville Office f I ! )SS3CX<> blilb © “BRAT” MACHINES LOCATED AT * CENTRAL OFFICE ★ INDUSTRIAL OFFICE * BELLEVUE OFFICE * NASHVILLE OFFICE 'I �Th. Maple Volley News Noshv.lle, Wednesdoy. December 28. 1977 Poge 8 Michigan gets “Snowing” strong in January .. One of the LANSING greatest things about winter is Michigan. The state where snow season is •‘go” season...on skis, snowmobile, dog sled and skates, by sleigh, and toboggan orr, aboard an- ice aoar ce boat...all oa...a for or thee And and fcfun uonncoof ef riit. tts. A snpdo iindoors rntsdoaonrsd,, sshows ehvoewnstsan tdo ttsh,e sipnoterrtesst,anand eevnetnetrstaitno warm every age and taste, according accMoridcihnig ato tno the Travel Bureau,m, erMceichigan Department of Commerce. m“georicneg.” this There ere ’s high-gear g-gear “sgong going gnowgmobiles month on Michigan’s snowmobile tracks with the running of the 250 Enduro Snowmobile mobile Race, fairgrounds, January 7, at the t C tCheboygan; Chloeau sTnsthiycuFnIIdaIie rRrg Barocthe aeuysn ,2d 5Js0Motor a, nIJumaanlrauyyarState 1Cy4i-t11y54;, ACiltpenJa ,50, Traverse Alpena and and the2 the T8C TC 2250, Traverse, City, January 28. On a more recreational note, a iti, good list of good-time activities aneds for snowmobilers Lansing; Michigan International Boat Show, in the Silverdome, Pontiac, January 7-15; and the Sports and Outdoor Show, L.C. Walker Arena, Muskegon, January 31-February 4. Some of the “special interest” shows coming up this month include: the Antique Show, January 6-8, Plaza Hotel, Springs. At Tawas City, January inner tube racing, Springs At Tawas Cit Januar inner tube racing, live enDetroit; Antiques Fair, January tertainment, parade and costume 20-22,and you can join in the Winter Fun Frolic snowmobile rally. contest topped off by a tasty 9-14, Somerset Mall, Toy and White Cloud will hold their German dinner. Antique Show, Eastland Mall, Snofari ’78 January 21 and Tip-Up-Town USA is probably Burton, Janu ary 19-21. For Baldwin invites snowmobilers to the super star of Michigan’s automotive aficionados, Baldwin invites snowmobilers to winter festivals. The vivacious “Autorama”, January 6-8, Cobo their Snow-In, January 27-28. Some fast action is schedu.led village springs to life January 21- Hall, Detroit; Rod and Custom for Michigan’s ski slopes with the 22 and 28-29 at Houghton Lake. Car Show; January 27-29, IMA Auto Show, Show, Boyne Mountain Challenge, Just a mere “smidgen” of some Auditorium, Flint; Auto BJBMuoomyunnpeti aniFFgna,llllJsTa, onJJuuarannruayam r8ye; n 78 Detroit, 14t7a,-n8d; IrSki tohknei of S foaafnthe mtdh ielhygoings gelogiicanomgpson te eosrnwill w wriiidtlhelbe sbp,e all r siazklelysorts ss,od ripvtosiof nnoygf Cobo 2S2h;o awn,Hall, d tChieviRc odC aenndt January eCr,ustLomansAinugto, snowmobiling families. The Snow-Fari, January 7 will have trail rides departing from three locations in the CadillacCaberfae area with a chili and hot dog lunch and dinner dance in the evening. A favorite favorite annual annual outing, Moose Jaw is set fortheJanuary 14, Safari Harbor JJim Riamce , WJaincukahraym 15,M Suepmeor rKiaidl s SSkkii Race, January 15, Super Kids Ski Race, January 21, and Open y 29 att Slalom Ski Race,, January Caberfae, Cadillac. For Cross — NOTICE — Nashville Village Hall will be closed Christmas Eve, December 24, 1977 and New Year’s Eve December 31,1977. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Susan M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk Country skiers, a race at Ranch Rudolf, January 28. “Fun for all” may be a wellworn cliche, but it certainly applies to the frosted festivities on tap t for January. The Winter Snow Festival, January 14-15, at Valley, Buchanan Royal promises: crazy slalom racing, atoerrciahl alicgrhotbaptaicrasd, egso,lfpoine theeatiicneg, torch light parades, pie eating contests contests and and, of of course course, fishing fishing contests. Snowmobile activities and events will highlight the second weekend’s program. Then there’s the annual Winter Carnival at Michigan Tech. University in Houghton, January 29-February 4. Ice sculpture, skiing events and high jinx are focal points of this popular affair. Speedskaters will be vying for top honors January 2 at the Farwell Field Speedskating Championships, Detroit; Central Speedskating Championships, Bay City, January 7; in the Diamond Derby, January 8, Saginaw; Northern Michigan Championships, January 21-22, Petoskey and the Michigan Outdoor Speedskating Cham Cham-­ pionships at Alpena, January 28­ 29. And, Sled Dog Races are scheduled January 14-15, at Houghton Lake and January 28-29 at the Iron County Fairgrounds, Alpena. Indoors, and on a warmer note, the Camper-Trailer Show, January 4-8, Civic Center, JaOnuarty g13- 15A.th Fidl ill On stage, Arthur Fiedler will be the guest conductor with the Detroit Symphony January 13 Detroit Symphony, January 13 and 15, Ford Auditorium, Detroit. The Civic Theatre, Battle Creek presents “Never Too Late”, January 13-15 and 29-21. The Hungarian Folk Ballet and Gypsy Orchestra will present a capcap­ tivating performance January 17, at the U of M Power Center, Ann Arbor. The one-of-a-kind voice of Leontyne Price, widely acclaimed soprano, can be heard January 25 in Hill Auditorium, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. And, popular, prolific, Peter Nero appears in the Music Hall, Detroit, January 29. It’s a great month for going...and seeing...and doing, in Michigan. To keep up on all that’s happening, write for a free copy of the Michigan Calendar of Travel Events, available from the Travel Bureau, Michigan Department of Commerce, Box 30226, Lansing, Michigan 48909. New Years' Eve at Vermontville Bible Church The Vermontville Bible Church and People’s Bible Church invite the community to attend services from 9 to midnight at the Ver­ montville Bible Church in Ver­ montville. There will be special music, group singing, food and fellowship. Pastor David Stoltz­ fus will bring a short gospel message. g. There will also be a time for “sharing” the blessings of the past year. ACTION-ADS CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS Any type of real estate throughout Michigan. No commissions or costs. First National Accept. Call free 1-800-292-1550. (tfn) — NOTICE — On January 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the Maplewood School All-Purpose Room, there will be a meeting for all persons interested in helping form a Vermontville Jr. High Football team for the Fall of 1978. Get afresh new lookfor.. Get big litters of husky pigs...Feed Purina Sow Chow A sow is a pig factory. She has the big job producing and nursing two litters of pigs every year. NEW YEAR'S EVE! Appointments still open this week .. .we do the latest styles including "The Crimp" for women who want the unique. WM $eW Yearj Like any other factory, she has to have raw ingredients to produce the products (pigs) and maintain the factory (her own body). If she doesn't get proper nutrition, she may actually resorb some pigs into her system, causing you to lose pigs you will never even seen or she may farrow weak, unthrifty litters. .. .to all our friends from Ken, Jari, Lindie and Gloria. The Razor’s Edge Professionals Purina Sow Chow has what it takes to help the sow keep her own body, farrow big litters and have plenty of milk to start them right. Purina Sow Chow is available as a supplement to your grain or as a complete sow ration. Ask us for Purina Sow Chow soon. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings - Ph. 945-9926 Complete Line of... RK Products Complete Hair Care Services for Both Sexes. OPEN TUESDAY thru SATURDAY for your convenience. Call... 948-8767 Razor’s Edge HAIRDESIGNERS Located above Birkes Shoe Store in Hastings Styling • Permanents • Frosting • Coloring • Highlighting • Facials �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, December 28,1977 - Page 9 Caution, holiday drinking can be dangerousIf those tablets that go “Plop, Plop, Fizz Fizz” are needed to bring relief the morning after holiday drinking, Automobile Club of Michigan cautions that you should not have been driving the night before. Recognizing that 80 percent of Michigan's motorists will drink over the Christmas-New Year’s holidays, Auto Club is giving this advice for party goers through its “First A Friend, Then A Host” program—GO by bus, taxi or let a sober friend do the driving. “Last year, alcohol was a factor in 62 percent of Michigan’s traffic fatalities during the Christmas-New Year’s holidays,” states James Moffat, Auto Club general manager.. “Through our ‘First A Friend, Then A Host’ program conducted each Christmas-New Year’s season, we want to remind party hosts that they have an obligation to help ‘Bring ’em Back Alive!’ ” The FAFTAH program, established in 1966, reminds party hosts not to put guests in a position where they must drive home after being served too many alcoholic beverages. “Since Auto Club began its FAFTAH program, the death toll over the Christmas-New Year’s holidays has been cut from a daily average of 10 in 1965 to less than four last year,” stated Moffat. “Although the best advice for reducing traffic deaths is for holiday celebrants not to mix drinking and driving, we realize the -impracticality of such a goal,” said Moffat. “We recommend that motorists drink no more than one ounce of alcohol per hour.” . Auto Club reminds party hosts they can help guests get home safely by following these tips: • If offering drinks, serve snacks or a meal to slow the alcohol absorption rate. • Taper off drinks early and serve coffee and dessert. • Coffee, tea, milk and other non-alcoholic beverages have no sobering effect, but they can be used as substitutes for alcohol when the hour grows late. An Auto Club analysis shows the most likely candidates for fatal traffic accidents this holiday are drivers 26 years old or younger returning home in darkness after drinking. Forty-one percent of the drivers involved in the 17 traffic deaths last Christmas holiday were in that age group. Over the New Year’s holiday—when 13 persons were killed—54 percent of the drivers were aged 26 or younger even though that age group makes up only 26 percent of the Michigan driving population. Darkness was another common factor, with 62 percent of the fatal accidents occurring at night over Christmas and 82 percent over New Year’s. Eighty-five percent of the drivers were less than 25 miles from home during the two holiday periods. In all, about 3.4 million cars will travel an estimated 660 million miles in Michigan over the 78-hour Christmas and New Year’s holidays, which is equal to mileage driven over summer holiday weekends. The Christmas holiday begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, and concludes at midnight Monday, Dec. 26, while New Year’s starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, and runs through midnight Monday, Jan. 2. When you want results... . . . give our classified department a call! If you want to turn your unwanted items into cash, we’ll help you write an ad that will get fast results! Whatever you want to buy or sell, you’ll get action with a Want Ad! Maple Valley News Phone 945-9554 Action Ads REDUCE EXCESS FLUIDS with Fluidex tablets. Bonus pill box in every package $2.39. Simon Pharmacy. (12-28) RING & JEWELRY REPAIR: Done by Bruce Higdon in Cicero, Indiana. Bring in your repair jobs at NASHVILLE’ FLOWERS & JEWELRY 233 N. Main 852-9797. (tfn) __ There will be a Open House for... Terrill Thomas the new Branch Manager of Eaton Federal Savings & Loan, BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726-0129. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call MENZO HOWE. Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Friday, December 30 at the Nashville branch office. Cookies & coffee will be served. 5353 STARTING OFF ANEW! MAY 1978 BRING YOU ALL THE JOY AND HAPPINESS IT CAN HOLD! WE’VE ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOU IN THE PAST AND WE HOPE THAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO SERVE’YOU IN THE FUTURE. Eaton Federal and Loan Association EQUAL H0USMG LENDER THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ... HOME OFFICE CHARLOTTE, MICH. PHONE 543-3880 Nashville, Mich. - Phone 852-1830 • Eaton Rapids, Mich. Phone 663-1551 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, December 28,1977 - Page 10 annouireed1 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pease of 3841 Ionia Road, Bellevue, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kathryn to Mark Jarvie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jarvie of 1954 Price Road, Nashville. She is a graduate of Western Michigan University. He is currently attending WMU. A May 6 wedding is being planned. Action Ads CASTLETON TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS I will be at the Township Hall in Nashville on Fridays, December 23,30 and January i», from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for your convenience in paying your taxes. Dog Licenses are also due now. Please bring proof of vaccinatiop! Geneva Brumm, Treasurer POTATOES NO. 1, 50-lb. bag $3.35; 20-lb. bag $1.40. Onions, 50 lb. sweet $6.75, 50 lb. regular $4.50. At Farmers Gas and Oil Station, Nashville. (tfn) WANTED: German military items. Fair cash prices paid. Middleville 795-3282. (12-27) Ne w tires developed- alternatives to studs? CHICAGO For several tires with and without studs in years, a controversy has raged various combinations bn the front concerning pavement wear and rear wheels of the test caused by studded tires. As a vehicles. result, many states have Special tires included: (1) four restricted the use of studded tires types of special compound tires to certain winter months. Others from different manufacturers; have prohibited their use (2) retreaded tires with two altogether. microsipe patterns (microsiped This has lead to a renewed tires have narrow grooves cut interest in developing other types across the face of the tires) from of tires, sometimes referred to as one manufacturer; (3) retreaded “alternatives to studs”, for tires with sawdust inclusions; (4) added winter traction. retreaded tires with garnet in­ These new tires are claimed to clusions; and (5) retreaded tires provide superior traction on ice with embedded coils—one set without causing pavement new, the other worn until the damage. embedded coils had been broken. Since the performance of these Prince cited the following NSC tires is of obvious interest to all committee findings: motorists, the National Safety 1. In stopping on glare ice, the Council’s Committee on Winter special compound tires and Driving . Hazards included an microsiped retreads performed evaluation of these tires as a part better th__a_n__di_d__th_e c_o_m__b_i_n_a_ti_o_n of its 1976 winter test program on ~ of OE radial tires on the front glare ice at Stevens Point, wheels and snow tires on the Wisconsin. rear, but generally not as well as According to the Council’s studded tires mounted on the rear secretary of the testing group, wheels only. Raymond Prince, the NSC 2. In certain cases, where the researchers compared the special compound or microsiped stopping and traction ability of a retread tires were used on all wide range of special tires four wheels of the test vehicle, against original equipment (OE) the stopping ability of the vehicle radials and conventional snow FFA 'CROP' Drive results Auto Service CENTER On Thursday, December 8,1977 thirty members from the Maple Valley High School FFA went on a door-to-door canvas of the school district to collect donations for CROP. These students divided up into teams of two or three and were assigned a certain area of the district. Some groups canvassed within the city limits of Nashville and Vermontville. The groups that went out into the country were driven by adult volunteers from QUALITY WORKMANSHIP by Trained Mechanics • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE the community. Serving as drivers this year were Floyd Steward, Carroll Benedict, Nelson Brumm, Rev. Leonard Putnam, Vernon MacDonald, Ralph Wells, Dale Northrup, and Bobbie Hoefler. The FFA would like to thank all who helped with this year’s CROP Drive. A total of $207.49 was collected. The members voted to designate this money to send Michigan split beans to Costa Rica. provided by some winter traction aids,” Prince concluded, “in no instance is the resulting traction close to that of conventional high­ way tires operating under ‘normal’ conditions on either a dry or a wet pavement. The real answer is to cut your speed and increase following distances when winter conditions are the worst!” PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK. • • Drdinage Ditches " r<»rm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. MICHAEL HOWELL Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 8 p.m. the evening before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st. & 3rd. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC UBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND! EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (ST7J 726-0088 BRAKES ACTION-ADS TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS ELECTRICAL WORK was equivalent to instances when studded tires were used on the rear wheels only. 3. In tests of pulling traction, either peak or spinning, the performance of the special compound tires was generally superior to that of the snow tires, and in some cases was equivalent to that of studded snow tires. 4. The performance of the microsiped retreads was essentially as good as that of the special compound tires in peak traction, but more nearly that of the snow tires in spinning trac­ tion. 5. The performance of the retreaded tires with garnet or sawdust impregnation or with embedded steel coils was inferior to that of all of the tires tested in. either stopping ability or pulling traction. Prince added, however, that none of these special tires can approach the performance of reinforced tire chains on the rear wheels, which the Committee’s tests have shown can cut braking distance in half and provide about 7 times the pulling ability of regular tires on ice. “But regardless of the help use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service NEED A GIFT IDEA? Let us show you the perfect gift for so many occasions. Personalized writing stationery. We have a wide selection of designs that can be imprinted with name and address for a truly special gift. We also have personalized playing cards, napkins, coasters and matches. Stop in and look them over at The Reminder, 112 E. Court St., Hastings. Phone Vermontville, Michigan 945-9554 For Action Want-Ads! CARPENTER AND MASONRY WORK WANTED. Free estimates, 20 years ex­ perience. RUSS BENNETT PH. 726-0324 Vermontville, Michigan 301 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 I, *O|THni I III ■ V krVVPvtIllFlDc All notices should be delivered to Carl’s by Wednesday evening in order to be printed jn the following issue of the Maple Valley News. LOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE Now Serves You in NASHVILLE 102 South Main Nashville, Michigan OPENING... JANUARY 3,1978 ember! All your old friends here are ready to help you in the coming year! Happy '78! spanran stapes 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment PHONE Carl's Super Market Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 852-9666 — OR — 945-3341 �•fl?e Mast Beautiful Da^ of ^our bife start with the finest WEDDING STATIONERY choose from our selection of • WEDDING INVITATIONS • WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS • THANK YOU CARDS • RECEPTION CARDS • NAPKINS • WEDDING MATCHES • ACCESSORIES Sample books may be taken out overnight for selection at your convenience reminder Phone 945-9554 Hastings �IN THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON... The Best of Wishes for the Holiday Season and for always. May the Holiday Season find you feeling joyful for this is the most joyful of all seasons.-. . . May you also find Peace in the meaning of Christmas. Thank Y ou for your patronage in 1977 and hope to serve you again in‘78. H Johnny's Market � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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