https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-01-09.pdf 9ba60ddc7baedf3630457c9859c09410 PDF Text Text GS PUB LIBRARY j g cmicn mo fMI. MM fl ,Ut^wKTt Hi>st>n ^0^93 93 0 , j, 1 Published by J*Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. B rood way, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Vol. 107, No. 33 — Wednesday, January 9, 1980 Area residents tell their New Year’s resolutions Are New Year’s resolutions becoming passe? One might think so after hearing the experiences of Maple Valley News staffers who set out to learn what New Year’s resolutions had been made by area residents and if they had been able to keep them through the first week of the 80’s. Many folks who were questioned said that resolutions at the beginning of a new year were a thing of the past. Some who had made them weren’t willing quo and have decided to take to reveal them. definite strides toward their Perhaps that’s because goals in the year ahead. New Year’s resolutions are Take Kathy Warner, for so easy to make But hard to keep. To follow through with instance. She has moved intended changes and im- from Lansing to Verprovements requires montville where she has determination and per­ purchased a farm home and severance in most cases. It’s is planning to go into farcertainly much easier to stay ming for the first time in her in the same comfortable life. Her New Year’s routine. But, several area resolution is to become a residents who were in­ good farmer. terviewed aren’t content to stay in tune with the status Kathy and Kirk Warner Stacey -Southworth, an eighth grade student, plans to improve her school work in 1980. She says her New Year’s resolution is to get better grades in school. On the lighter side, Mrs. Gerald (Alberta) Gardner, an employee at Kelley’s Variety in Nashville, says her resolution is “to wash my dining room chandalier.” That’s actually a very big task because the crystal chandalier has about Stacey Southworth 100 parts and the prisms must-be taken off to wash the globes. “I put it off (cleaning the chandalier) because it is such a big job,’’ she says. Forrest C. Babcock, who serves on the Nashville Village Council and is employed at Nashville Auto and Farm Supply, says that he is going to “try to be good to Bonnie Gagne of Ver­ everyone.” He didn’t montville has made a elaborate on that statement resolution to serve her saying that “just a few short country. She’ll be making words are all that is that big step January 18 necessary.” when she joins the Navy. Three lodges gather for joint installation at Vermontville Masonic A joint installation of of­ Master Robert Beckwith, ficers of the Vermontville, Senior Warden Herald Nashville, - and Kalamo Hansen, Junior Warden Masonic Lodges was held Murray Stall, Treasurer recently in Vermontville. Jack Hess, Secretary Presiding over the in­ Clayton Newland, Chaplin stallation at Vermontville’s James Taylor, Senior Masonic Hall were Forrest Deacon Donald Barlow, Winters, installing officer; Junior Deacon John Hart­ Fay Upright, secretary; and well, Steward Robert Young, William Feasel and Mertin and Tyler Stanley Hansen. Hager, chaplins. For the Kalamo Lodge 327, Brice McDonald was in­ Orvile Case will serve as stalled as worthy master of worthy master; Van Keene, Vermontville Lodge 232. senior warden; Phillip Rolfe, Serving with him will be junior warden; Albert James Faust, senior war­ Keene, treasurer; Robert den; John Baker, junior Rolfe, secretary; Harry warden; Curtis Rockafeller; Pease, chaplin; Edward treasurer; Lawrence Frith, Pease, senior'deacon; David secretary; Vernon Mc- Merton, junior Deacon; Donald, chaplin; Reinhart Elmer Arnold and J. Zemke, senior deacon; Rosenburg, stewards; Cecil Daniel Cook, junior deacon; Dye, marshall; and Robert Roger Wells, steward; Carrell, tyler.. Vernon Trowbridge, tyler; Following the installation, and Grover Grant, marshall. friends and relatives enjoyed Officers of Nashville refreshments in the dining Lodge 255 are Worthy room. �Nashville News The NashviBe ambulance wa» summoned last Monday forenoon to Thomappie Lake Road near Devine Road in­ tersection. to rescue Mr and Mrs Homer Snow from theirx van The vehicle had landed in a swampy area after skid­ dint on a patch of tey pavement Mrs Snow was taken to Pennock Hospital, treated and released Both sustained bruise* >o the mishap, but Mrs Soo* feels they were for­ tmate that the van landed in water, rather than on a hard surface The Snows remained in the van until help, sum­ moned by other motons ts. arrived on the scene The vehicle, driven by Mr Snow, sustained minor damage in the mishap Some of the injuries suffered by the Snows were caused by locksmith equipment carried in the van, as several items flew through the interior of the vehicle as it was airborne from the roadway to the swamp Mrs Scott Decker of Nashville sustained facial burns and singed hair Wednesday morning while attempting to ignite a fire in a wood-btrning unit attached to an oil furnace in their residence on Graggs Crossing Road The Deckers only recently moved into the home She was taken to Pennock Hospita) for treatment and released Bill Bi (good, a local resident now wintering at Zephyrhills. Florida, ■ improved follmving a light stroke suffered the Sunday before Christmas He had been confined at a Dade City hospital but has now returned to his winter home His sons, John snd Bob Bitgood, and Bob's wife, Mary Lou, made a quick trip south to visit Bill and are now back in Nashville Bill’s daughter, Mrs. June Decker, and her daughter. Lori, are still in Florida at this writing but ex­ pected back in Nashville shortly. Mr*. Helen Huwe of rural Nashville accompanied Mr. and Mrs EIwood Halsey of Kinsel Highway to Hudsonville for a Christmas Day gathering at the home of Elwood's mother, Mrs Kula Halsey Home for a week's vacation over the Christmas holiday was Bryan, son of Mr. and Mr*. Elwood Halsey. He reside* in Florida where he is on the staff at Pensacola Christian College Senior citizens at the Nashville Nutrition Site enjoyed a lively performance by the Monday Night Special - a local bluegrass and gospel group - at a noon party at the site Friday in honor of several December birthdays Over a dozen member* of the mueical group participated in the event. New Year's Eve. members of the Monday Night Special, their families, and friend* gathered at the home of Debbie and Dennis Morawaki of Nashville for several hour* of beautiful music Golden Ager* of the Naihville United Methodist Church will meet for a noon potluck dinner at the Community House on Friday, January 11. Senior high youth* of the Nashville Baptist Church are planning a Saturday outing, January 19th, at Echo Valley near Kalamazoo for a day of winter sports fun The group will depart at 10 a.m. from the local church The Council on Ministries of the United Methodist Church will meet at7:Kp.m. Tuesday, January U, to be followed by A New “Do Becomes You! Why not treat yourself to a cut, color or curl? Call. 'The Mirrors image „xpe niixolz luiaae Nashville Olivet Ph. 517-852-9192 Phone 616-749-9962 By Susan Hinckley an 8 on p m meeting of the Administrative Board. Among the recent out-of-town guests in Nashville to attend the December 29th wedding of Elaine Pennock to Jon Manby of Battle Creek were: Kim, Debra and Michael Pennock <rf Downers Grove. Illinois, who stayed with Elaine's parents. Mr and Mrs Wayne Pennock Coming from Gladwin to attend the ceremony at Nashville's United Methodist Church were Mr and Mrs Paul Pennock, who were over­ night guests of Mr and Mrs. Ear) Pennock. New Year's Day dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pennock were: Mr. and Mrs. William Tarbet of Hasting* Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tarbet and Opal of Norfolk, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Alien Tarbet of Hastings; Miss Lynette Thompson of Kalamazoo; Brian Pennock of Hastings; Miss Mary Pennock of Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pennock of Nashville; and Mr. and Mrs. John Lane of Battle Creek. The Nashville Church of the Nazarene is currently ac­ cepting donations to purchase a suitable memorial for the church in the name of the late Leon G. Stanton, a devoted member of the local church and active volunteer worker who passed away in November. Contributions may be sent to the church at 301 Fuller Street The youth of Nashville Church of the Nazarene will challenge youngsters of the Hastings Church of the Nazarene to a basketball game Thursday evening, January 10, at Hastings. Congratulations to Mrs. Veda Guy and Leonard Shull, both of Nashville, cm their marriage last Thursday. The af­ ternoon ceremony took place at the home of Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades of Nashville, with Rev. Rhoades officiating. Alice Rhoades and Nelson Brumm, of Nashville, served as wedding attendants. Mr. and Mrs. Shull are now residing in his home on Center Court. Charles Reid, 64, of Battle Creek, brother of Clarence Reid of Nashville, passed away on New Year’s Day. He had been in ill health for some time but had been at his residence until just a few days before his death, at which time he was ad­ mitted to the intensive care unit of a Battle Creek hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid attended graveside services held for Charles, Thursday, at Union Cemetery near Lacey. Their son Darwin and his wife, Norma, came from Cadillac to attend the services. Condolences are extended to the Reid family. New Year’s Eve guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid were their grandchildren Michelle and Gregg Reid, childreirofMr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid of Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. VernStaup entertained, on New Year’s Eve, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Whitehair, also of Nashville. On the evening of New Year’s Day, the Vern Staup* were guests for a buffet dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kirk and daughters of Nashville. Also present for the occasion was Gregg Dies of Nashville. Local readers will be interested to learn that Mrs. Clarence (Bunny) Shaw of Nashville received a phone call last week from her friend, Mrs. Howard (Bessie) Mix, Jr., a former resident of our village now living at Falls Church, Virginia. Mrs. Shaw reports that Bessie was recently hospitalized with a heart condition but is now home and doing well. Bunny believes that Mrs. Mix would enjoy hearing from her local friends, and acquaintances. Her address in Falls Church is 7376 Lee Highway. Clifford Brooks of Nashville accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd (Elsie) Wolever of Vermontville to a family reunion holiday party on Sunday after Christmas. About 80 members and relatives of the family of Mrs. Margaret Rounds Weinman of Vermontville were present at the American Legion Hall there for the potluck dinner event. Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville enjoyed a Christmas week filled with visits to the homes of her grandchildren and her son. She was a guest of son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Doty and children of Charlotte, and also called on her granddaughters and their families: Glenda and Roger Hardenburg and children of Eagle; and Mrs. Brenda Stark­ weather and children of Grand Ledge. Mrs. Margaret Sackett ofNashville was a Christmas week visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don (Virginia) Randolph of Lansing. Virginia is a niece to Mrs. Sackett. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tegel ofNashville were her niece and family, Bonnie and Kenneth Williams and son, of Mattawan. A frosty glaze lent beauty to the local landscape last Wednesday morning, but brought along hazardous driving conditions to plague area motorists. One Nashville wrecker service was called to rescue a trio of flipped-over autos in a short span of time Wednesday morning. All three accidents occured just over the line in Eaton County. All involved compact cars, and some of the vehicles became a little more “compacted” by the mishap. Richard Martin of our village was lucky to escape injury when his eastbound auto skidded and rolled over just west of Maple Valley High School on Nashville Highway. That incident, in which Martin's car ended up in the front lawn of a nearby residence, happened early Wednesday morning. Other icy crashes occured throughout the forenoon, but, fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. » Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Pufpaff entertained on New Year’s Day Mr. and Mrs. Horace Van Nocker of Lacey, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pufpaff and family of rural Nashville. During the day, a phone call was made .to the Adrien Pufpaff's son, Clifton, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to congratulate him on his 50th birthday, January 1st. Mrs. Azor Leedy of Nashville, who had recently un­ dergone surgery at Pennock Hospital for a fractured hip sustained a fall at her home, was able to return to her residence last Thursday. She is able to move about with the aid of a walker. Also returning home from Pennock Hospital last Thur­ sday was Mrs. Esto Day of Nashville, who was taken to the hospital by ambulance on New-Year’s Day. She is improved and doing well. Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville was a New Year’s Day supper guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Edgar Smith of Charlotte. Later in the evening, all called on Mrs. Frederick’s niece and family, Gaynell and Louis Haley and children of Charlotte. Mrs. Viola Beystrum of Nashville was a New Year’s Day guest of her daughter and family, Ellyn and Farrell An­ derson and son, Mark, of Hastings. Mrs. Esther Buckley of Nashville was a Sunday guest of her brother and sister-in-law, Louis and Violet Marble of Hastings. New Year’s Day, Mrs. Buckley and Mrs. Thelma Stewart of Nashville enjoyed dinner at the Tick Tock Restaurant near Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz of Nashville enjoyed a Sunday post-Christmas gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schantz, Sr., of rural Nashville. There were 21 present for the family dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Jim (Ruth Ann) King of Bellevue were New Year's Day dinner guests of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. E F. Rhoades of Nashville. Mrs. Rhoades is happy to report that their son, Edgar Rhoades of Topeka, Kansas, is now at his home and recuperating well from recent surgery necessitated by cancer of the esophagus. He hopes to be able to return to his employment in a Topeka office soon. Mrs. Helen Huwe of Nashville recently drove -to New Carlisle, Indiana, to call on her cousin, Miss Thelma Hick­ man. Steven L. Reid of Hastings has been retained as the new pastor of Peace United Methodist Church at Barryville, it was announced last week. Pastor Reid will also serve the congregation of Quimby United Methodist Church. A native of Barry County, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don (Dorothy) Reid of Hastings. Steven graduated in 1969 from Hastings High School and, in 1973, received a degree in sociology from Southern California College at Mesa. He minored in Bible studies there, and since then, has taken a fifth year of Bible study at Faith Tech in Scottville, Michigan. After his graduation from SCC, Steven taught 5th grade for three years at Wilmington Christian School in Wilmington, California — located in Los Angeles harbor area He also served as athletic director of the school. Reid returned to Michigan in 1978 and was hired last November as a community development assistant to work under the direction of the Barry County Grants Coordinator. In that AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) North State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. School..... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Mass ..9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday Morning Sunday School ..11 a.m.. Holy Day Masses (’/t mile Eo»1 of M 66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Worship... 10:45 a.m. celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday ............. 6 p.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday Evening the evening before Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Bible Study REV. ROBERT CONSANI y Thur... ... 8 p.m. p. . Morning Service . 11 a.m... REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Sunday Evening Sun. A.M. Worship ..9:15 Sunday School... 10 a.m. Sunday School..... 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 a.m.. PASTOR STEVEN I. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 R**l St., Nashville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: AM Service ........ 11 a.m. AM.. Worship ...11 a.m. PM Service.......... 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m .Wed. Service........ 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Prayer Meeting... 7 p.m. Assistant.. .Don Roscoe REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Youth. ..Roger Claypool FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 South Main, Vermontville MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville PASTOR MARVIN POTTER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St.. Nashville Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. E. State Road, Nashville REV. J. G. BOOMER Sunday School... 10 a.m. Sunday School.., 10 a.m. Church School ... 10 a.m.Sunday: Sunday; Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship ...11 a.m.Morning Worship. 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship........ 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Fellowship Time After Wednesday Evening Wednesday Wednesday Evening Evening Worship. Worship................. 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. REV. DAVE FLEMING Rev. Richard Wadsworth PASTOR RANDY REED UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ...... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, January 9, 1980 — Page 3 w JSb? 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Present in addition to the Shermans were Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Putnam; Rev. and Mrs. Robert Taylor; and Rev. and Mrs. Richard Wad­ sworth. After dinner, fellowship was enjoyed at the Putnam home. Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord (Lucille) Gray ofNashville were her brother and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Goodson and children of Sherwood. A special guest was the Goodson’s son Thomas, who recently returned home after serving a year in Korea with the U. S. Army. After a month’s furlough, Thomas will report to Ft. Bliss in Texas for assignment. Sunday afternoon callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Gray were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Guy of Grand Rapids. The Guys also called on her mother, Mrs. Elva Goodson of Nashville. Tammy, Bradley and Christie Gray, children of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gray of rural Nashville, were Christmas week houseguests at the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Gray of Nashville. Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Gray of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Goodson of Hastings called on Gaylord’s cousin, Mrs. Hilda Clark, at Battle Creek. New Year’s Eve guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jones of Biven Road were Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Newland of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pennock; and Mr. and Mrs. Von Rasey, air of rural Nashville. Condolences are extended to the family and relatives of Mrs. Maurice (Doris) Cogswell of Thornapple Lake, who passed away late Monday at Pennock Hospital, after being Stricken at home. Nashville relatives include Doris’ mother­ in-law; Mrs. Elsie Cogswell, and brother-in-law, Wayne Cogswell. The Nashville Woman’s Literary Club has cancelled the January and February meetings of the organization, due to seasonal weather, and winter vacations. The club will resume activity in March with the Annual Meeting scheduled for the 19th at the home of Mrs. Delores Knoll of Nashville. Election officers for the new year will take place at that meeting.” The Edith Parks Circle of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, January 14, at the Community House of the church. .Mrs. Mabie Brumm is hostess for the event. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bogart were Christmas Day dinner guests of their son and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Bogart and children of Lansing. New Year’s Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Horn of Nashville were their daughter’s family, Mr. and Mrs. Dale (Nancy) Cook and children of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Cook and daughter, of Thornapple Lake Road. Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville was a New Year’s Day dinner guest of her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curtis and children, of rural Nashville. Sunday evening callers on Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nashville was her niece and nephew-in-law, Dorothy and George York of Portland. A birthday party arranged by her husband and children surprised Mrs. Floyd (Marjorie) Shilton last Thursday evening. Marjorie thought she was on her way to a missionary group meeting when her niece, Mrs. Wayne (Sherry) Gould, stopped by the Shilton home on Guy Road to pick her up. Enroute to the meeting Sherry also stopped to pick up her mother, Mrs. Petie Latta of Nashville, who turned them around on a ruse that Marjorie was needed back at home. She had just received a phone call to that effect, Petie said. On her arrival back home, Marjorie found her family and friends gathered and a lovely buffet dinner in readiness. Present for the event, in addition to Mrs. Gould and her daughter, Leslie, and Mrs. Latta were - all from Nashville - Ann Miles; Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Hickey and family; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Priddy and family; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Priddy; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Carrigan; Mr. and Mrs. James Cooper; Mr. and Mrs. James Robotham and family; and, from Edwardsburg, Rev. and Mrs. David Shilton - the Shilton’s son. During the evening, they also received a phone call from sonMichael in Arizona. He had been alerted to the planned celebration in honor of his mother and placed his call to coincide with the surprise party. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce will meet Wed­ nesday, January 9, at the Steak House.Restaurant at 7 p.m. Mrs. Ahmo Jordan is in charge ofdinner reservations for the event. Larry Rollins of Nashville was able to return home NewYear’s Day from Pennock Hospital, where he had recently undergone surgery to correct a collapsed lung. We are happy to report that he is making a good recovery. M ==~M ""M H- )<------ M-T DANCE STUDIO Opens For 2nd Year With... TBAAPL &LEJATZ MZo 7n:. 360:-380:3-70:,3 M0,onM. oFne.,b. F4etbh. 4- t‘h1-2/’M12o/.Mo. A SPECIAL 8 WEEK COURSE IN LADIES DANCE FITNESS Feb. 5th. - 7 to 8 p.m. - ‘12.00 for Course For More Information and Reservations Call...852-1945 w **■ ■ w w County-wide club looking for members! Do you enjoy being out­ side, doing things like canoeing, back packing, skiing, snow shoeing, fishing, etc.? Would you like to learn some outdoor skills such as wilderness survival techniques, shelter building, fire starting, making arrow heads and other primitive tools, tracking, and much, muck more? Then this club is for you!! Two young, enthusiastic leaders have started up an outdoor club with just these things in mind. Larry Martin, Naturalist for Eaton County Parks & Recreation, and Gloria Genee, former County Naturalist, have teamed up to pool their skills and share them with any and all interested county residents regardless of age. They will be helping with the Snow Sculpturing Contest January 19th, and will hold their first regular meeting on Saturday, January 26, from 1-4 p.m., at the Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, in Charlotte. Larry and Gloria will help those present make snow shoes from saplings and cord, and the group will try them out on a hike through Bennett Park and Camp Francis. The second scheduled meeting will be during the Winter Fun Day at Fit- zgerald Park on February 9th. Larry will be demonstrating how to make arrowheads and how to start a fire using the flint and steel technique. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Diuble, at the Extension Office, 5432310; or Larry Martin at Fitzgerald Park, 627-7351. Help for homemakers outlined “A middle-aged and older full time homemaker can realistically expect to live the latter years of her life alone and in poverty”, ac­ cording to a recent Journal of Home Economics article about displaced homemakers. To help understand the displaced homemaker’s problems, a class will be held on Thursday, Jan. 10, at 9:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Charlotte. The meeting, jointly sponsored by the Extension Service and Extension Homemakers will feature discussion about displaced homemaker options, how to get part-time job experience and what it takes to get into special college programs at M.S.U. Dr. Collette Moser, MSU legislation specialist, Ann McLaughlin of MSU special college programs, and Bonnie Morris of Manpower Temporary Services, will be panel members for this information program. The meeting is open to all without charge. Child care is available if children are pre-registered (543-2310) by January 3. 4-H roller skating to become monthly event — One hundred-fifty (150) 4H’ers and their families were present for the first county-wide roller skating party, held December 27, at Adam’s Skating Center in Charlotte. Everyone had such a good time that it was decided to make it a monthly event. So, 4-H’ers mark'your calendars now - for the next Ihree months, Adams Skating Center will host a county-wide 4-H family skating party on the 4th Thursday from 7 - 10.00 p.m. This is the perfect chance to make friends from all over (he county. Plan on meeting us there for some real oldfashioned 4-H fellowship! 4-H fund raising campaign underway Nola Rogers, secretary and Melissa Hawley, treasurer of the East ..Hamlin Variety 4-H Club from Eaton Rapids,- recently presented a $200 check to Nancy Diuble, (right) Eaton County 4-H Agept. The money will be used by the Eaton County 4-H Advisory Council for making floor improvements in the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds in Charlotte. The East Hamlin Variety Club'started out the campaign by pledging $200 and challenging all other clubs in the county to donate to the campaign and meet their pledge. The club raised the money through selling Stanley products. 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He was a first-rate educator, an inspiration to his students, and leader of a talented faculty that staffed Nashville High School some sixty years ago. “As I think back from my 75-year vantage point, Nash­ ville High School had some excellent teachers in the period when C. S. Harmon was superintendent,” recalls Kenneth A. Meade, a Nash­ ville native now of Franklin. “I think I received my in­ spiration to teach and guide young people in their education from observing those teachers.” Harmon’s faculty was a highly efficient, multitalented group. “As I remember, any of them could step in and teach another’s class when there was illness,” noted Meade. “I remember no substitute teachers except when a regular teacher was gone for a long period.” Harmon, born in Quincy in 1859, came to Nashville in 1917. He was then in his late 50’s and had just resigned the school superintendency at Whitehall, Michigan - a post he had held more than a dozen years. He had also served several previous years in the same capacity at Athens. Harmon’s early teaching career had been somewhat out of the ordinary. After receiving both his A. B. and B. S. degrees from Albion College and following his marriage, Harmon and his bride went West. “They left for Idaho, where both taught on the Nes Perce Indian Reservation, located between the Snake and Clear Water Rivers,” recalls the Harmons’ daughter, now Mrs. Walter (Augusta) Vogt of Man­ chester, Michigan. The 1880’s journey to Idaho was made under arduous conditions of the time, and was not without mishap. “Mother and Father traveled nine days and nights by train, being delayed by sandstorms and landslides,” added Mrs. Vogt. In time, the Harmons became homesick for family and Michigan, and left their teaching posts on the Idaho Indian reservation to return home. “Father, who was also a registered pharmacist, then purchased a drug store in Grand Rapids,” recalls his daughter. It was later that Harmon decided to return to the educational field - a decision that eventually led him to Nashville in the midst of the World War I era. “Mr. Harmon was superintendent of schools after Mr. Rockwood, star­ ting in the fall of 1917 and going into the 1920’s,” remembers Kenneth A. Meade. ““He He taught Chemistry and Physics, and was one of my favorite teachers,” noted Meade. (Another was Fanny Springsteen, prinicpal under Harmon, who taught Plane and Solid Geometry and Advanced Algebra to Meade). “I was first introduced to teaching when, as a senior, I helped Mr. Harmon as the chemistry laboratory assistant,” said Meade, who is now associated with Oakland University at Rochester, Michigan, as an adjunct professor of engineering. “As a reward for helping him, Supt. Harmon let me do a number of advanced experiments from a college chemistry laboratory manual.” The boiler room in the basement of the old Nashville High School building was the scene of one of Supt. Harmon's famous annual chemistry experiments. (Photo loaned, courtesy Kenneth A. Meade) Meade credits this en­ couragement from Harmon for helping a great deal in a college course Meade took in the fall of 1921 when he went on to Michigan State Normal College (now Eastern Michigan University) at Ypsilanti. “Mr. Harmon is respon­ sible for convincing me I should go on to college, major in science and become a teacher,” explained Meade, “so I was very fond of him.” Meade, who subsequently did graduate work at the University of Michigan to earn his M.S. degree in 1929, recalls another individual who was greatly influenced by C. S. Harmon before the superintendent’s years in Nashville. “One of his students at Whitehall was Arthur Raymond Carr,” explained Meade. “Dr. Carr later founded the College of Engineering at Wayne State University and was its first dean.” During the time that Meade was still in high school here, Carr’s wife, Edith, came to Nashville to finish out the 1917-18 term of Gladys Hunt, a teacher of Latin and History who left to get married and moved to Panama during World War I. Mrs. Carr now lives at Southfield, Michigan. She recalls Harmon’s influence over her late husband’s career. “Mr. Harmon had much to do with. Raymond’s decision to continue his education beyond the 8th grade,” she wrote. At that time (1907), Raymond had decided to give up further education and take a job for $1 per day as so many of his Swedish friends were doing.” Mr. Harmon and Raymond’s mother finally convinced him to go on through high school so he could then take a teacher’s examination and teach Cont. page 5 — FOR SALE: 1975 CJ5 Jeep, $3,600 or best offer. 517-852­ 0833, Nashville. (1-15) FOR SALE BY SHRINKING WEIGHT WATCHER: Nearly new clothes, sizes 16­ 42. White nurses uniforms, size 20; shoes, size 7; white ^oat, blouses, vests. Mah’s medium suit and wool overcoat. Cheap! Sonya Kjergaard. 517-852-0868, Nashville. Nashville Au09 to and Farm Supply Downtown at 209 N. Main Street in Nashvilfe^ * PHONE 852-9500 C. S. Harmon, Nashville's’school superintendent during World War I, was an educator of the highest caliber. He encouraged students to set their sights high, often starting them on paths to prominent careers. Inspired by Harmon's dedication as a teacher of Chemistry and Physics some taught and, in turn, inspired succeeding generations of young scholars. • (Photo loaned, courtesy Augusta Harmon Vogt) For all your Insurance Needs See the ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Teresa Jones Norma Viele Trumble Agency CARD OF THANKS ~ We would like to thank the Vermontville community for the wonderful .Christmas gift. It was greatly ap­ preciated by all of us. Sheila. Kelly and Kandy ^-/luto-Oivners Insurance LfeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517 726-0634 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. January 9, 1980 — Page 5 Memories of the past - continued school, Mrs. Carr explained. husband’s life had been so Raymond eventually deeply affected by Harmon’s taught in a couple one-room encouragement to seek schools and earned a Life higher education, recalls the Certificate before going on to later years of Chauncy, or college. At Michigan State “Chad”, as he was called. Normal, he got all the “Raymond and I used to go degrees possible before to Holland, pick him up and transferring to the drive to his home in Mon­ University of Michigan to tague, so he and Raymond study- engineering and, could Jrout fish in the subsequently, acquired all streams they used to fish in the degrees he could earn in when he was superintendent chemical engineering. He of schools at Whitehall.” then went on to Wayne State, Years had not altered the where he founded the rapport between teacher and engineering department that student. finally grew into a college. C. S. Harmon died in 1942 Thus, another life had been and is interred at a Mon­ profoundly affected by tague cemetery. But Harmon’s inspiration and memories of a man whose that life had, in turn, brought life influenced so many about a profound effect on others still linger with others. The influence of C. S. colleagues and students, Harmon touched an ever­ alike. widening circle of eager, “He was such a nice young scholars. person,” recalls Mrs. Supt. Harmon left Nash­ Clarence (Bunny) Shaw of ville within a few years. His Nashville, a former local wife died here in 1920. His schoolteacher. She taught daughter, then a 4th and 5th grades under schoolteacher at Rochester, Harmon’s tenure here. And Kenneth A. Meade gave up her position to spend a year with her father in reflected a happy note which illustrates that Supt. Har­ Nashville. Getting older, Harmon mon’s teachings were often soon gave up the respon­ presented with a special sibility of superintendency to charm. “One of his famous annual accept a position teaching just Physics at Holland High chemistry experiments,” School, where he remained explains Meade, ‘‘was until his retirement at age making taffy in the old school boiler room.” 70. ’ Mrs. Carr, whose late EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Wednesday,.Jan. 9-7:30 p.m. New 4-H Leader Orientation, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Thursday, Jan. 10 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Kardel Hall Thursday, Jan. 10 - 9-11:30 a.m. “Displaced HomemakersJob Market-College Class”, First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Co-sponsored by Extension Homemakers Saturday, Jan. 12 -10 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-H Leathercraft Training Session, Tandy Store, Logan Center, Lansing Saturday, Jan. 12 -12 noon, MMPA (Lansing Local, BarryEaton) annual meeting, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. Dean Pridgeon speaker. Monday, Jan. 14-7:00 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl practice, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Tuesday, Jan. 15 - Annual Michigan Livestock meeting, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds Tuesday, Jan. 15 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Committee, Extension Office Thursday, Jan. 17 - 7:30 p.m. Meeting for Pennsylvania Exchange Trip delegates and families to plan 1980 visit, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Saturday, Jan. 19 -10 a.m.-3 p.m. Snow Sculpturing Contest, Old Courthouse lawn, Charlotte Monday, Jan. 21 - 7:00 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl practice, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Monday, Jan. 21-7:30 p.m. Fair Board meeting, Fair Office, Fairgrounds Tuesday, Jan. 22 - 6-10:00 p.m. Red Cross First Aid Course. Reservations by Jan. 11 required for the 8-hour course - call 543-2310. First Baptist Church, Charlotte (1st session of 4 hrs.) Thursday, Jan. 24 - 6-10:00 p.m. 2nd - 4 hr. session of Red Cross First Aid Class, First Baptist Church, Charlotte Thursday, Jan. 24 - 7-10:00 p.m. 4-H Family Skate Adam’s Skating Center, Charlotte Saturday, Jan. 26 -1-4 p.m. Outdoor Club meeting and Snow Shoeing, Extension Office Monday, Jan. 28 - 7:00 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl practice, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Tuesday, Jan. 29 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Photography Planning meeting, Extension Office Saturday, Feb. 2 9-12:00 a.m. 4-H Beef Weigh-In, Fairgrounds, Charlotte Monday, Feb. 4 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Thursday, Feb. 7 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Personal Appearance Developmental Committee meeting, Extension Office Friday, Feb. 8-9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sew-Fit Pattern Fitting workshop, American Bank of Charlotte conference room: Saturday, Feb. 9 - 9-12:00 a.m. County-wide Rabbit Clinic, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 9 - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter Fun Day, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge x Monday, Feb. 11-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl practice, 4­ H Building, Fairgrounds Monday, Feb. 11 - 8:00 p.m. Club Officer Training, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Tuesday, Feb. 12 - 7-9 p.m. 4-H Dog Working Session; 4-H Building, Fairgrounds Thursday, February 14 - 7:30 p.m. Horse Developmental Committee meeting, Extension Office. Vernripntville navyman serves on amphibious transport ship — By Clayton Scott Jr. ABOARD THE USS PONCE - In November, Kenneth D. Croff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Croff of 2497 North Ionia Road, Vermontville, completed a five and one-half month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and returned to his homeport of Norfolk, Va. A Navy seaman, Croff, is assigned aboard the am­ phibious transport dock ship USS Ponce which served as a unit of U.S. Navy’s Sixth Fleet during its Mediterranean deployment. “I like it on this ship because it’s different,” declared Croff. “This is the ‘Gator Navy’ and I think we do a wider variety of com­ plex operations on this ship as well as hit more liberty, ports,” he added smiling. Croff said he joined the Navy for the adventure and to see the world. Capable of carrying over 900 combat-ready Marines and about 2,500 tons of heavy equipment, the Ponce’s primary mission is to con­ duct amphibious operations and when directed by competent authority, land Marines and equipment on any beach in the world in support of U.S. policy. Both troops and equipment can be launched by helicop­ ter-launching two at a time from the large landing platform or “flight deck” on the after part of the ship - or by launching landing craft from a “well deck” that opens to the sea from the Family Planning Clinics scheduled The Barry-Eaton District Health Department Family Planning Clinics will be held on January 8, and January 22, from 7-10 p.m. at the Health Department located at 220 W. Court Street in Hastings. You can make an appointment by calling 945­ 9516, Anyone interested in contraceptive information is welcome to call or stop in any Tuesday or Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Teens welcome. stern of the ship. The Ponce can carry up to six am­ phibious transport helicopters and up to 12 preloaded craft. Virtually a floating city, Ponce provides Croff and his shipmates with many of the conveniences that he en­ joyed in Vermontville. The ship has two retail stores, a soda fountain, a bakery, a 3,000-volume library; a tailor shop, a hospital, three barbershops, a laundry; and many other facilities. “My job on the Ponce as a deck seaman is to maintain the cleanliness of the ship,” declared Croff. “My ship­ mates, in my division, and I do a lot of painting, standing watches on the bridge and assisting the Officer of the Deck.” “Everything that I do on the Ponce is a challenge and I feel that everyone is doing an important job,” said the 1977 graduate of Bellevue High School. During the recent deployment, the Ponce was one of about 35 ships and 200 aircraft in the'Sixth Fleet which has the mission of applying naval power where, when and if needed to preserve the peace across the 2,300-mile-long Mediterranean Sea and its adjacent areas. When not engaged in training exercises to enhance fleet operational readiness, the Ponce made ports of call to cities along the Mediterranean coastline. During the cruise, Croff visited in the ports of France, Spain and Italy. Since joining the Navy^the 20-year-old Croff has also visited in Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica and the Virgin Islands. “I’ve had the chance to see different countries of the world without it . costing a cent,” said Croff. “Most of the people in the United States will never get a chance to visit these places in a lifetime.” The amphibious transport dock is a class of ships named for U.S. and territorial possession cities, which in turn take their names from prominent men in history who have made important contributions to the exploration and development of this country. The Ponce was named in honor of J(uan Ponce de Leon and the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico. The Ponce combines the functions of several different types of amphibious ships, including the troop tran- sport, helicopter carrier, flagship, attack cargo ship, and dock landing ship. “This Mediterranean cruise has been very rewarding because of the liberty ports we visited,” said Croff. “The gator Navy is the amphibious Navy and destroyers can’t do what we do. We can land Marines on any beach and go all the way in, whereas the destroyers can’t.” During his off-duty hours at sea, Croff worked on correspondence courses, played cards and watched movies. Kenneth L. Croff is a seaman aboard the Ponce and is responsible for maintenance work throughout his ship. "Everything that I do on the Ponce is a challenge and I feel that everyone is doing an important job.” (Photos by Bill Pointer) 4-H leathercraft training session planned — Through courtesy of Tandy, an Eaton County 4-H leathercraft training session will be held on Saturday, January 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The session, for leaders^ and teen leaders, will be at Tandy’s, 3222 S. Logan, Logan Center, in Lansing. Greg Santor, manager at Tandy, will conduct!the training. Persons interested in attending should call their reservations into the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service (543-2310) by January 9th. Action Ads PANELING: 25 different kinds in stock from $4.89 $14.00. Over 100 kinds or­ dering weekly. Hometown Lumber, Nashville. (1-16) Be Sure and Check Our Flyer This Week. Also Flyers Available In The Store. Super Buys! Don’t Miss It! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, January 9, 1980 — Page 6 Engagements announced Healy-Austin Mrs. Wheeler is new Nashville branch manager of Security National Bank Eloise Wheeler has been promoted to branch manager of Security National Bank in Nashville. She is the first woman to hold that position at the local branch. Mrs. Wheeler, formerly a bank officer, succeeds Ray Hinckley who has been assigned to the bank's main office. . Hinckley's new position involves a variety of duties, including serving as relief-manager at all of the bank's ans 10 branches rances from rom time-to-time. me-o- me. A bank an employee for almost 13 years, he had been at the Nashville branch since 1972. A life-long Nashville resident, Mrs. Wheeler started her career at Central National Bank in 1945 and was one of the original employees when the bank was purchased by Security National Bank in 1974. She left the bank in 1956 and then rejoined the business in 1958 as a teller in the downtown Battle Creek office. In 1961, Mrs. Wheeler was transferred to the Urbandale branch and in 1963 to the Nashville branch as a teller. She held the position of administrative assistant in Nashville from 1971 until she was named a bank officer in 1976. She is the wife of Vern Wheeler, owner of Wheeler Marine on M-66. The couple have two sons, Mark and Steve. (Maple Valley News photo by Virginia Alles) Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Joseph Healy of La Grangeville, New York are pleased to announce the. engagement of their daughter Patricia Margaret to Gregory Charles Austin. Austin, son ofMr. and Mrs. Charles Leroy Austin of Vermontville, is a 1968 graduate of Maple Valley High School. He resides in Leesburg, Florida and is an advertising sales manager for Mid-Flor ida Living Magazines in Lady Lake, Florida. Miss Healy resides in Richmond, Virginia where she is a learning disabilities teacher at Crestview Elementary School. She is a 1971 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School in New York. She received a bachelor of science degree in education at State Univer­ sity of New York and a master’s degree in education at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Austin is a 1972 graduate of Grand Valley State College in Allendale, Mich. The couple is planning a June 28 wedding in New York. Rush-Kenyoit Mr. and Mrs. Roger Rush, 876 East State Road, Hastings, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Betsy, to Jerry D. Kenyon, son of Joyce Kenyon, Vejmontville, and Lyle Kenyon, Gulliver. Betsy is a 1979 graduate of Hastings High School. Jerry is a 1975 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently employed with Centurian Excavating. A summer wedding, is being planned. Pluff-Boyce Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pluff are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter; Diane Mary, to Steven Robert Boyce, son of Mrs. T. E. (Luella) Sovern of Battle Creek and Robert Boyce of Bellevue. Diane is a 1979 graduate of Maple Valley High School, presently employed at First National Bank. Steve is a 1978 graduate of Pennfield High School and is presently employed at The Enquirer & News. A June wedding is plan­ ned. Serving our country Russ Furlong called home to Vermontville Christmas Day from Barcelona, Spain and reported that everything was fine. A New Year... A New Hairstyle... A New You... ~ Call Today! NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP 147 SOUTH MAIN STREET, VERMONTVILLE HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 to 4:30; Sot. 9 to 1. It’s been a growing yea It's been a busy and fun year for Sarah Beth Hughes, Barry County's first baby of 1979. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John (Ruth) Hughes of Nashville, Sarah celebrated her first birthday January 3. She weighed in at 7 pounds and four ounces when she was born at Pennock Hospital and now tips the scales at more than 20 pounds. Sarah’s not walking on her own yet, but gets around pretty well by clinging to other things for support. It's been a year of discovery for her as she learns about the world around her. She loves all kinds of stuffed toys and "loves to eat anything," says her mom. Sarah's vocabulary comprises the typical "Da-Da" and "Ma-Ma" phrases, plus, the tot is trying to say her sister's name. Sarah admires her four-year-old sister, Samantha, and tries to imitate her. Sarah's father, John, teaches history at Maple Valley High School. Her mother, also a former MVHS teacher, is the proprietor of Books, Etc. in Hastings. Nashville has had recognition two consecutive years, in 1978 and 1979, for being the hometown of Barry County’s New Years babies. Amanda Jean Bryans was the first in 1978. In addition to their hometown, their New Year's Baby titles, and the fact that both were born at Pennock Hospital, Sarah and Amanda also share the same birthdate, January 3. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Barry Soil and Water Conservation District The Barry Soil & Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting at 1 o’clock on Thursday, Jan. 10, 1980 at the Agricultural Service Center, 301 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings. The public is invited to at­ tend. Obituaries Howard H. Lowe, Jr. 9th Annual bridal show to be held Jan. 19 It’s a girt Thinking “pink” these Kalamazoo Center Hilton days are Randy and Cindy Inn, January 19, 1980, 11:30 Grant who are the brand new a.m. Free admission and parents of a baby girl, door prizes. (1-15) Joheather Marie who made her, debut at 4:47 p.m. Barry County amateur December 27 at Sparrow Hospital. She tipped the radro club to meet scale at seven pounds, five Sunday, Jan. 13th at the ounces. County Sheriff’s Office The proud grandparents (downstairs in back). are Mr. and Mrs. Ken Please be there at 7:00 iFurlong of Vermontville, p.m. sharp. Dues will be Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cox of collected as this is the first Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Ray meeting of the year. Grant of Charlotte. VERMONTVILLE — Mr. Howard H. Lowe, Jr., age 47, died Wednesday, December 26, in Chicago, Illinois. He was born in Lansing July 26, 1932, the son of Howard and Hattie (Ames) Lowe. He lived most of his life in the Chicago area. Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 31, in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Rev. Molly Turner of­ ficiated. Arrangements were made by, Vogt Funeral Home, Nashville. SUEDE KNIT *3’3 £ Crinkle DOUBLE KNIT *4$ $28" 60” Wide DOUBLE KNIT Donald M. Brown KENTWOOD — Mr. Donald M. Brown, age 77, of 1415 Katrina, died Monday, December 31, 1979 at Kent Community Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Merchant Marines on the Great Lakes. Mr. Brown is survived by two daughters, Dolorbs Stoppels of Grand Rapids apd Myrna Friar of Kent­ wood; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Dorothy Yarger and Mrs. Marguerite Lohr, both of Hastings. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 1980 from Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Paster Paul Matacio of: ficiated. Burial was in Lake view Cemetery, Nash­ ville. Hairstyling by the Razor's Edge Professionals For MEN and WOMEN Ask us about problem free Permanents! SKEDKEN । । I । ■ ■ ti id ^Razor’ s Edge K^**i«i«lMM7wr c* HAIRDESIGNERS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, January 9, 1980 — Page 7 16-year-old Vermontville youth completes first term at Michigan State — w K• stitss I® S -*Ei.. "• ._EE_S. (j, ||i Ms Knit M tateJito ■ 8spitil.ili» saltilstHiii l ife _ KQ _ ft ini tn _ tiiSi uifci Bj MtultiVin^l toil 1513 taiM' GsiiUate It appears -that Curt Tuckey of Vermontville will never receive a high school diploma, but his family, former teachers, and friends are very proud and happy for him! That’s because 16-year-old Curt has been formally released from attending classes at Maple Valley High School to allow him to pursue more challenging studies at Michigan State University in Lansing. Curt would have been a sophomore at MVH in the fall, but instead he has just completed his first .term at the honors college at MSU and is looking forward to another. Calculus, chemistry, English, and beginner’s tennis comprised his curriculum the first term. The son of Mr. and Mrs. David Tuckey, Curt was just 15 when he entered MSU. A well-rounded youth, he has experienced no problems adjusting to his college environment — both socially and intellectually. Curt commutes back and forth to MSU with another student So he is able to live at home, but he is looking forward to living on campus sometime in the future. While at school, three college counselors and ad­ visors have been assigned to assist Curt as he travels along the path of advanced learning. He has daily contact with one of the counselors and sees another weekly. All that attention is reassuring to Curt’s parents as he spends his day 25 miles from home. Mrs. Tuckey said, “We feel that they (the counselors and officials) are really there to make sure that cm huiiiii tills 60% flNtiH1 Pat. Pending M* • Converts your fireplace into an attrac­ tive home heater • Owners report savings ot 60% and • Fills your home with warmth, burns more in home heating costs. lor 8 Io 12 hours on one load ol wocd • Installs securely in minutes, without alterations ©1979 I iL ilCvTl trUn |I Mean Wae Ou'l rnee’ toda,y, s saf,ety stand,ards (he Tiriplaicejjtove J. WALLACE R. 3 Guy Rd., Nashville 852-9822...if no answer call after 4 p.m. Curt’s experience at MSU is a happy one.” Since Curt is enrolled in the honors college, he has access to that building. His mother describes it as a quaint old building that has a homey atmosphere. It serves as a base for Curt — a place where he can go to relax between classes. Curt attended school in Charlotte through second grade before entering the Maple Valley school system. It was high school teacher Dorothy Carpenter who started the wheels turning for Curt at MSU by suggesting that he consider taking classes there in the summer. After Curt visited MSU for testing, college officials said it would be best for Curt if he left high school and enrolled for the fall term at MSU. His parents are appreciative of all the efforts made by the high school teachers on Curt’s behalf. They did everything possible to make his studies challenging, they said. However, the move to MSU was considered best because of the limited class offerings for him at the high school level'. He was given work that was different than the other students so that meant he was alone in his studies with no one to relate to except the teacher. It was a unanimous decision by the Maple Valley Board of Education to grant permission for Curt to attend MSU. Curt plans to graduate from MSU and is majoring in physics. He is contemplating a career in some type of research, but has not determined what specific field he will enter. Whether to enter MSU “was a hard decision,” says Curt who understandably had mixed emotions about leaving high school and his friends. But in the final analysis he says, “I’m glad I made the decision.” He still can keep in close contact with the friends he has from Maple Valley whom he enjoys seeing and his weekends include playing ping pong with them. He also attends some of Maple Valley’s extracurricular activities, like the senior play and the band concert. Plus, now there are more friends, the ones he has met at MSU. “There are no problems at all. Curt’s always had a lot of friends,” says Mrs. Tuckey. Homework was minimal during the last term, but he says,“I’m sure it will come...probably in the spring. Happy Birthday BABE from ME The world of science fic­ tion is intriquing to Curt, and he enjoys reading and writing about the subject. In fact, Curt already had one of his science fiction stories published. The 1,000 word story appeared in Science World, a national magazine which is used by junior high science students. Curt was in the eighth grade when he won his first writing contest. The topic was energy and Curt received a pair of tennis shoes and five cents for every word he had written. Books are one of Curt Tuckey's enjoyments. For pleasure, he en­ joys science fiction reading the most. Curt jumped from high school sophomore status this fall to college honors classes. He resides with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Tuckey, and brothers Chris, 14, and David, IT, in Vermontville. (Maple Valley News photo) Farm News.. Wheat and oats post record yields Record yields of winter wheat and oats highlighted the 1979 small grains season in Michigan, according to the Agricultural State’s Reporting Service.. The winter wheat yield of 43 bushels per acre soundly breaks the previous record of 40 bushels. Total winter wheat production was 33.8 million bushels, up 88 per­ cent from last year’s small Most hogs since WWII Michigan hog and pig million, for December 1979 numbers on December 1st through May 1980, 1 percent totaled 960,000 head, up 19 more than a year earlier. percent from a year ago. That’s the most hogs on Michigan farms since World War Two. Breeding stock totaled 139,000 sows, gilts and boars, up 4 percent from last year, but down 15. percent from June. Pork producers are reducing their breeding herd size due to the prospect of poor prices in the market place. Reinforcing that idea is a 21 percent increase in market hogs to 821,000 head on hand, destined to go to slaughter in the next six months. The fall pig crop totaled 794,000 pigs saved, 28 percent more than last fall and the largest crop since the spring of 1952. Average litter size slipped slightly to 6.9 pigs per litter. Farrowing intentions fof the next six months at 105,000 sows and gilts is riding the same roller coaster as breeding stock numbers. Intentions are virtually unchanged from a year ago, but are down almost 10 percent from last summer. Across the United States,hog inventories _rose 11 percent to 67 million head with breeding herds vir­ tually unchanged from last fall, but down 8 percent from June. Market hog numbers climbdd 14 percent. vFarrowings are expected to be unchanged from the previous year. These in­ tentions and projected litter size indicate a pig crop of 51 crop. The 785,000 acres harvested is 74 percent above the 1978 crop. The record oat yield of 61 bushels per acre topped the previous record by one bushel. A 25 percent drop in harvested acreage to 270,000 resulted in a 20 percent decline in total production. Barley production also4ell in 1979. The State average yield held steady at 47 bushels per acre but harvested acreage decreased by 2,000 acres to 17,000 causing production to fall 11 percent. Rye acreage was unchanged from last season but the average yield rose by 1 bushel per acre. Total U.S. winter wheat production for 1979 was 1.61 billion bushels, 29 percent above last year and- the second largest crop ever. Oat production was 534 million bushels and is the smallest crop since 1881. Barley production totaled 378 million bushels. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, January 9, 1980 — Page 8 Nashville Cub Scouts enjoy family activities Pack 3176 ended the year with a pair of family activities during Christmas vacation. The first was a skating party held at Thornapple Rink, Thursday afternoon, Dec. 27. Cubs, family and friends num­ bering about 75 skated for a couple hours, some sharpening their skills others just getting a little exercise. Four lucky skaters won free passes and all of the kids took home a candy cajje. Sunday evening 74 folks braved the fog and traveled to Grand Rapids to watch an Owls Hockey Game. It looked bad for the Owls when they lost the pre-game Stop & Go Shoot-out to the visiting Muskegon Mohawks. The game however was just the opposite, dominated by the Owls who won 10 to 4. The kids and most of the adults were unfamiliar with ice hockey but enjoyed the action. Lyle Wyskowski was glad he went because he won a Bee Gees album during the first intermission. The game was very fast and exciting and the crowd noisy. Some people found the action hard to follow and later said they wouldn’t care to see another game while others were fascinated and are considering season tickets! Most agreed that it was an interesting way to spend the evening and something different for the Cubs to experience. Vermontville Giri Scouts Troop 313 has ac­ complished quite a bit this year. They have a pen pal from Sweden and her name is Lena Gerre. They received a Christmas card from her, also. On Nov. 8 we invited the Cadette Troop to go on a hayride and cookout with us. A good time was had by all. We would also like to say thank you to Bonnie and Russ Laverty for having us out there. Holiday \\On Ice was en­ joyed by 13 girls and some parents on Nov., 16. -All the troops had in­ vestiture on Nov. 28, at the Congregational Church. Carolyn Trumble and Cheryl McClure showed slides of their trip to Mexico this summer also some of the things that they brought Lyle Wyskowski was proud to bring home a BeeGees album that he won at the event. (Photo supplied) VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE REGISTRATION NOTICE VILLAGE PRIMARY ELECTION... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18,1980 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. Notice is hereby given that I will be at my office January 21, 1980, Last Day to Register from 8:00 a.tn. uptil 8:00 p.m. The 30th day preceding said Election at Nashville Village Hall. SUSAN M. CORKWELL Nashville Village Clerk Michigan vegetable production up 5 % Michigan vegetable growers produced 674,880 tons of fresh market and processed vegetables in 1979, according to the Michigan Agricultural Reporting Service. This is an increase of 5 percent over the 1978 crop tonnage. Increased yields for many vegetables more than offset other yield declines and were mainly responsible for the increase in overall production. Harvested acreage, set at 114,550 acres, was about the same as the 114,760 acres harvested last year. Value of production, up 3 percent at over 114 million dollars, failed to keep page with the increase in production. Community Events . . Friends of the Library Please... If you have old newspapers or glass, take them to the pump house at Put­ nam Park. The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts recycle these items to get operating funds. The boys appreciate your help. If you need someone to pick up your papers, Call 852-0742. General membership meeting, January 14, at 7 p.m. Election of offi­ cers, story hour for children. 1980 dues payable at Library, $2.00 per person, $4.00 per family. Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl’s NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! • We have daily service on PHOTO FINISHING ...from Linprints back with them. Eight of the girls went to the Charlotte skating rink, where Mrs. Rose helped them earn most of their badge. This ran for three weeks, the rest of it they can finish up as a troop. We made little stuffed animals and gave them to Sunfield to be put in baskets for little ones under one year of age. During our meetings these last few weeks we have made gifts for our parents and also tree decorations. Instead of our annual Christmas party and gift giving, we will take a game or toy to be placed in the barrel that the Marines are sponsoring for Toys for Tots, afterwords we will be going to McDonalds for supper. Production increases were scored by: cauliflower, processing tomatoes, fresh asparagus, and celery; all of which increased both acreage and yields. Output of carrots, plus fresh and processing snap beans in­ creased , due to higher acreage, while cucumber and onion production were up due to better yields. The most conspicuous decline in production was posted by cucumbers for pickles which dipped 6 percent. A 1,000 acre decline to 25,500 har­ vested acres coupled with a slight yield decline were responsible. Michigan, however, is still the largest producer of pickles in the Nation. For the U.S., production of 22 principal fresh market vegetables and melons in 1979 is estimated at 264 million hundredweight, 2 percent more than in 1978. The total crop was harvested from 1.62 million acres, virtually the same as the area harvested in 1978. The 22 principal vegetables and melons harvested during 1979 had a total value of 2.94 billion dollars, an increase of 6 percent over the previous year. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION ADS • Our BAKERY is now OPEN • We have TRAVELERS MONEY ORDERS!!! NOW., at Carl’s! • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARUS Super Market Monday Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. ... ATTENTION... ALL MAPLE VALLEY STUDENTS We need a Parade Theme for the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. All interested students from 5th grade on up are asked to send us an idea for a Theme for the Parade. The winning Theme will.win a: TOGETHEK AGAIN - The legislature reconvenes this week for the 1980 session which will begin with Governor Milliken’s State of the State Address. Assistance for Wayne County and Chrysler will be among items receiving early consideration. MINIMUM WAGE - The Michigan minimum age is now $3.10 an hour, up from $2.90 last year. This is the same as the federal minimum wage. It applies to those employers who have two or more employees over age 18 at any time during the calendar year. ATTENTION ALIENS - In accordance with federal law, Governor Milliken has proclaimed this to be Alien Address Report Month in Michigan: all aliens must report their present address to a Post Office or Immigration and Naturalization Service office. CAVITY SEARCHES - The Governor has now signed into law HB 4639, which defines strip and body cavity searches apd specifies that they may be conducted only by a person of the same sex and in a private place; also, they must be conducted by medical personnel and may not be conducted for a misdemeanor unless there is belief of concealment of a weapon, drugs or evidence. FLUORIDE FORCE - The state Task Force on Fluorides has recommended continued state support of water fluoridation in order to promote dental health. The task force, composed of scientists not in state government, conducted a comprehensive review of fluorides and human health and expressed concern that total fluoride intake by the populace may be above optimal levels. STAMP CONTEST - The annual contest used to select the design of the Michigan Waterfowl Hunting Stamp is now underway. Any living species of, migratory game bird commonly occurring in Michigan must be the-dominant feature of the design. Deadline for entries is March 1; age minimum is 18. For information, wirte DNR Wildlife Division, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, 48909. CONSUMER CALENDAR - The 1980 Michigan Consumer Calendar is now available free of charge, giving advice on what to do on various seasonal problems, month by month. For your copy, write the Michigan Consumers Council, 414 Hollister Bldg., Lansing 48933; or call 800-292-5680. CAMPING FEES - Starting this month, the fee for cam­ ping at state parks with modern facilities is $6.00, a $1 in­ crease over last year. This was ordered by the Natural Resources Commission. However, the fees for more-rustic campgrounds remain at either $4 or $2 per night. INSURANCE HOTLINE - For quick access to information on auto and home insurance, you might try calling the tollfree Hotline of the Michigan Association of Insurance Companies, 800-292-0712. The Association is a non-profit public affairs organization. Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU Monday, Jan. 14 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Cookies and Milk. Tuesday, Jan. 15 Bar-B-Q Turkey on Bun, Green Beans, Peaches and Milk. Wednesday, Jan. 16 Lasagna, Peas, Pears, Bread and Butter and Milk. Thursday, Jan. 17 Taco’s, Lettuce and Cheese, Applesauce, Peanut Butter Sand., Cookie and Milk. action Ads APARTMENT FURNISHED: life bedrooms, nice. Deposit plus $160 a month. No children or pets. John Mason, 852-1671, Nash­ ville. (1-16) WANTED: Older- reliable lady to care for my state home while on vacations. Pay excellent, reference required. Call 1-517-852-9694, Nashville. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan z Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. 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All entries must be in before: �The Maple Valley News, Nashvill^Wednesday. January 9. 1980 — Page 9 Vermontville News Good Citizens of the week — by...Ava Kroger w W *^i>ww ***w **ws,iSiSs ss ss S'*S?‘ 2y 2'^y s2®'fcMsWi(ifc ss '•MMdiai ®MHkWi » ®!iltfelWpE|il ®M'Fi0iits!K’Ha Ctxanji^ina^ii ife^Wniilmg MMMahirt JI®! BI ■®Ki« toll ndifitt ijtatt t ip Ito jutoai Jail i> I® .sM toil w 1!" rt rtP®1 jijjf ® (IttaW tuinra । Mito* iftnh’i NHWW hjMiSi 'if, aitfj m® i iW**J Deepest sympathy is expessed to Mr. and Mrs. John Hokanson in the death of their 17-year-old grand­ son, Kary Schulze of Masoa Mrs. Gerald (Jane) Aldrich accompanied the Rev. Gary Lyons and family back to Beaufort, South Carolina for a few weeks visit. The Lyons family had spent the holiday season with relatives in New Brusnwick, Canada. Mrs. Ava Kroger en­ tertained Sunday, December 30th the following: Mr. and Mrs. John Kalis, Kathy and Karen; Mr. Doug Rodriquez, Mr. Tom Terranova; all of Lansing. Mr. and Mrs. John Rodriquez, Greg; and Miss Kim Myers. Kathy and Karen spent Sunday night with their grandmother Kroger before going home Monday. There will be a new face at Johnny’s Market Monday as Fred is joining Dad. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tubbs and family of West Branch were New Year’s visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tubbs an<j Mrs. Ava Kroger. Mrs. Hermina Southern, Mrs. Kate Snider, and Mrs. Irene Hadden were New Year’s guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hadden at Gun Lake and also attended an open house for the Hadden daughter, Annece and her new husband. Mr. Howard Lowe of Chicago passed away recently and gravesite services were held Saturday, Dec. 29 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Mr. and Mrs. Carlson Ames of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ames of Brethren recently returned from a three-week tour of Florida. While there, they called on Mr. and Mrs. Armand Hammond at Tavarus; Armand was just out of the hospital after a seige of pnenumonia. Mrs. Hammond had had serious surgery last summer. The Ames also called on Mr. and Mrs. Roy Roberts from Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hammond near Lake Como. Mr. and Mrs. Colcort Chalmers of Niles were New Year's weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs; Kenyon Peabody. Mrs. Nellie Maher ac­ companied Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Stamm and Mrs. Ruth Stamm of Hastings to Sllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll « Z?i Zl 1*5$ 5$ SNOW REMOVAL I 852-9282 I Roger Metz Biiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiuiiin <0 • • • • JX J**wX Makes Dean's List­ Kelly Foote, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Foote of Vermontville, made Dean’s List at Davenport College at Lansing, Michigan. Bushre Plumbing l»w #! I □ SIDEWALKS ,1 DRIVEWAYS and | I PARKING LOTS 30 DAYS of continuous, dependable service for one small monthly charge CALL NOW... | Kalamazoo oh Dec. 19 to attend Handel’s Messiah by the Kalamazoo Oratoric Society for their 25th season. Mr. Jeff Stamm of New Jersey, son and grandson, was the tenor- singer and sang five parts in the program. This production was preseted at the Howard Chenery Auditorium. Weather permitting, the senior citizens will meet Jan. 15 for-a noon potluck at the Methodist Church probably to play bingo. Mrs. Ava Kroger, Leta Nagle, Kate Snider, and Herina Southern enjoyed a Sunday dinner at the Tick Tock in Hastings. Mrs. Millie Martin was a Sunday dinner guest of Thelma Hall. I understand Mrs. Thelma Lamb did not have open heart surgery as reported. She is at home now after being in the hospital since Nov. 29, but still in a very serious condition. Mrs. Anna Lindberg is recoving slowly at the Barry County Medical Facility. She would be happy to hear from her Vermontville friends. The United Methodist Women will meet Wed­ nesday at 10 a.m. for Bible Study followed by a potluck and business meeting at 1:30. Conga tula tions to Mrs. Veda Guy and Mr. Leonard Shull who were married last Thursday. Mrs. Mildred Hill of Hastings is helping care for Aunt Mina Barns at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Firster. Mrs. Ava Kroger called on Mr. and Mrs. Dave Johnston and- baby, Joy Ann, in Bellvue Wednesday p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Steward, and Mrs. Nellie Benedict were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Benedit for New Year’s dinner. The Bismark Community potluck will be at the hall Saturday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m: The program is’ in charge of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wheaton and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Howe. Mr. John Eastman, stationed at a naval mission in Pennsylvania, called on Mr. and Mrs. George Firster Thursday. His wife and baby now live irt Lake Odessa. The Firsters attended a silver wedding anniversary Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Brushaber at Beaverton. Mrs. Maxine Lindsay and son, Michael, of Middleville spent Saturday with the Firsters. RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION ■ SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Coil...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 Citizenship awards this week have been given to Garth Davison, Nicole Kipp, Cody Slocum, Ronda Steinbrecher, of Fuller Street School; and to Rick Moreno and Kathy Bishop of Kellogg School. Garth Davison is a first grader in Miss Harns room. He is the son of Mary Davison of N. Main Street. Garth, 7, collects Star Wars things and loves camping and traveling. His favorite subjects in school are gym and art Nicole Kipp, daughter of Bill and Laune Kipp of Phillips Street, is a second grader. She is a student in Miss Drake’s room and enjoys math, reading, and art Nicole, 7, likes to help her Mom bake cakes and cookies. She also likes to play with her three-year-old sister, Amy. Nicole likes arts and crafts, and works on them at home. Cody Slocum is a third grader in Mrs. Hunt’s room. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Mike Slocum of Washington Street. Cody, 9, likes making things with his' hands, Nicole Kipp and Garth Davison (standing from left) and Cody Slocum and Ronda Steinbrecher are the "good citizens" at Fuller Street School this week. drawing, and playing football. Spelling is his favorite subject. Ronda Steinbrecher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Steinbrecher of Assyria Road is a fourth grade student. Her teacher is Mrs. Lucy Jacoby. A Girl Scout and a 4-H member, Ronda, 9, likes to ride horses and do needlepoint. She hopes to be a teacher when she grows up. Math and spelling are the subjects she likes most in school. Rick Moreno, is a fifth grade student in Mr. Smith’s room. He is the son of Dorothy Moreno of N. Mason Rd. Rick, 11. collects stamps, and enjoys playing pin-thetail on the donkey, and doing crossword puzzles. Math, reading and science are his favorite subjects. Kathy Bishop, daughter of Jim and Mary Hallenbeck of Carlisle Hwy., is in Sandy Briggs* sixth grade class. Math, spelling, and gym are favorite subjects. Kathy, 12, plays football and all sports. She has a rock collection and enjoys baking. Auto Service Center TUNE-UP FOR MORE MILEAGE The best way to get maxijnum mileage from your gasoline is to keep your engine in tune. Your air filter, PCV Valve and gas filter are vital parts of any engine tune-up. Check them regular­ ly as part of your gas savings program. Get the most miles from your gasoline Tune-up Today. Earning citizenship awards at Kellogg School are Kathy Bishop and Rick Moreno. Compassionate friends to meet January 15 Compassionate Friends, an organization offering friendship and un­ derstanding to bereaved parents, will meet at 8 p.m. January 15 at the Ingham Community Mental Health Center, 407 W. Greenlawn in Lansing. The meeting is open to all bereaved parents and friends. The organization was founded in England in 1969 and started in the United Slates in 1972. WATER HEATERS GAS OR ELECTRIC 30 GAL & UP NASHVILLLE HARDWARE 105 NORTH MAIN ST 852-0713 WE ALSO DO. ‘Transmission Repairs ‘Major Overhauls ‘Body & Bump Service ‘Exhaust-Brakes ‘Automotive Electrical Work Trowbridge Sales & Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville — 726-0569 Now open to serve you! SMALLEY’S Small Engine Repair 220 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 517-726-0612 WESER VICE- ALL AIR COOLED ENGINES • Chain saws • Edgers • Snowmobiles Golf carts • Lawn mowers • Tillers •Snowblowers STOP OUT TODAY! HOURS: Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m, to 3 p.m. ★ PICKUP and DELIVERY AVAILABLE ★ �Th* Mopi* Valley New*. Nathalie. Wednesday January 9, 1980 — Page 10 EAST SIDE .. WEST SIDE A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen All around the town By.. Dora Nisse What news could you Roz Lingholm and family. Eve at the Maple Leaf Inn. possibly put out from a Leo and Florence Saylor Host and hostess Rod and Raymond. A hospital bed? Date line - have been staying with Norma “Tax indexing” to ease Hayes - Green - Beach grandma Saylor since she’s beautiful and tasty buffet Hospital, Charlotte. Well I’ll been back home from the was served at midnight, with burden of inflation all the trimmings and lots of tell you, some gathered hospital. Miss Becky Fox of good company. Inflation! It’s somewhat area was 152.5 percent. That As a result you may be before I got here. Some from The Elbert Carpenters and like the weather because means that you and I had to pushed into a higher income a prone position and some Jackson, Mi. visited the almost everybody talks pay J152.50 for the same level which puts you into a practically on my head. Larry Lingholm’s during the Larry Lingholms attended the Clare Power’s holiday about it. Some people even groceries, clothing and other higher tax bracket. This Hopefully by'the., time you holidays. Mrs. Verna Carpenter dinner in Fremont on Sun­ tell us they are doing necessities that would have means you will be taxed at a good people read this I’ll be returned home after a 3 week day. something about it. Yet cost only $100 in 1967. But higher rate which in turn home and rearring to go. Mrs. Ruth Garn formerly James Carpenter of Long vacation with the Elbert inflation sticks with us like what are we paying for those means more of your income of our community is a Beach Area, Calif, was home Carpenter family. flies cling to sticky paper. same items today? We are is being used to pay taxes. Good time was had by the patient at Hayes - Green As 1979 draws to a close, paying $223.70 - a whopping Your taxes go up while your for a week visiting parents, Elbert & Dorothy Carpenter, entire gang on New Years Beach Hospital, Charlotte. the annual inflation rate for 70 percent increase since buying power goes down. But what is happening to' sister.Mary C and Larry and Visitors at the Elbert this year will exceed 13 1974. That’s inflation! And sure notice the your income tax exemp­ Carpenter’s were cousins the percent - and the forecast we Hugh Dormons of Marshall for 1980 is still in double tremendous impact it has on tions? Are they being in­ our buying power every time creased to keep pace with and cousin Muriel Akersholk digits. with Irene Powers Inflation is the cruelest tax we go to the store. The inflation? No. Taxpayers are Halberson of Fremont, of all because it hits hardest grocery bill keeps getting being “double-tipped” at tax those who can least afford it - bigger and the bag of time. You are being forced to brother and sister-in-law the Vernal Carpenters of - the retired on fixed incomes groceries keeps getting pay higher taxes with in­ flated dollars while your tax Waldron with neice Patty and low-income families. It smaller. Not.only does the ravages exemptions are in effect, and Barbara Wilson and also strikes hard at middle­ income families and to some of inflation have an adverse being reduced. Shirley Van Auken. There is a method which Thought for 1980-Close the degree even the affluent, impact on our purchasing trouble have the means to New U.S. Coast Guard because they too, suffer from power, it also delivers a would correct this un­ door of hate, and open the double whammy at tax time. fairness. It is called tax regulations, effective Jan. 1, attract assistance.” a loss in buying power. ‘‘Signalling devices, door of love, all over the 1981, will require operators How so? indexing. How does it work? Let’s take a look. particularly at night, can world. of recreational boats 16 feet Keep in mind that when Very simply, tax indexing In 1974, only five years or over to have visual significantly improve the P.S. A TO DORA: ago, the Consumer Price your paycheck increases, it would increase the amount distress signals on board probability of finding a spokesperson for a group of Index (CPI) in the Detroit does so with inflated dollars. of tax exemptions by the thus your friends called the same percentage increase when travelling on U.S. distressed craft, preventing a minor boating coastal waters or the Great Maple Valley News office each year in the Consumers problem from becoming a “to Lakes. wish you a speedy Price Index (CPI). Visual distress signals also major or even fatal one,” recovery” and we "echo the As an example -- you are same thoughts too. currently allowed a $1,500 will be required aboard Thompson said. exemption on your state boats carrying six or more income tax for each passengers for hire and, at dependent in your home. If night, on boats less than 16Barry County Extension Service the CPI were to increase this foot length. Additionally, the year by 10 percent, the $1,500 set up exemption would also in­ regulations for the crease by 10 percent or $1,500 specifications January 8 - Cooperative Extension Advisory Board meeting, manufacturers of vi sual to $1,650. 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings As I mentioned earlier, the distress signals to ensure January 9 - Grain Marketing meeting, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Consumers Price Index has that (he devices are safe, Community Building, Hastings increased nearly 70 percent reliable and effective when January 9 - Dairy Wives program, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., (68.17 percent to be exact) used in an emergency Carriage Stop Restaurant, Martin since 1974. That was the situation on the water. Those January 9 - 4-H Dairy Project Calf Workshop, 8-9:30 p.m., same year that the $1,500 tax devices which meet Coast Community Building, Hastings exemption for' dependents Guard specifications-will be January 10 - 4-H Leathercraft Workshop, 7:30-9:30 p.m., took effect in Michigan. (It marked accordingly. Community Building, Hastings The entire text of the was $1,200 prior to 1974). January 12 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 8 p.m., Ex­ Had that $1,500 amount regulations in contained in tension Office, Hastings been tax indexed at the time today's issue of the Federal January 12 - MMPA Annual meeting, Barty-Eaton Local, 12 it took effect in 1974, that Register. According to Rear Ad­ noon, Charlotte exemption would now be January 14 - Lakewood Adult Ag Class, “Programmable worth $2,522.55 per depen­ miral Bernie Thompson, Calculators”, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa dent. This is an increase of Chief of the Coast Guard January 15 Dairy - Rations with Programmable more than $1,000 per Office of Boating Safety, the Calculators, 10-12 a.m., Community Building, Hastings dependent. Now that would Coast Guard is establishing regulations, after January 15 - Woodburning Seminar, 7:30 p.m., Community help us overburdened tax­ the Building, Hastings payers in this state and bring receiving extensive public comment and consulting January 16 - Dairy Rations School, Part 1 of 6, 10 a.m.-3 about some tax equity during A sow has the tremendous job of converting feed with the National Boating p.m., Carriage Stop Restaurant, Martin this period of double-digit into big litters of thrifty pigs twice a year. She must Safety Advisory Council. The January 16 - Grain Marketing meeting, 7:30 p.m., Com­ inflation.' supply enough milk to give her pigs a good start in council is made up of state munity Building, Hastings Not only is inflation hur­ life and build herself up to perform this task again. boating law administrators, January 17 - 4-H Foods and Nutrition project leaders ting citizens at the grocery boat manufacturers and meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings Nature has given the sow a safety valve. .. the store and on their income representatives of boating January 18-19 - 4-H Leadership Development Workshop, ability to resorb developing embryos if she doesn’t tax, it is also pricing persons organizations and the Kettunen Center, Tustin get proper care and nutrition. Studies show 20% to on fixed incomes out of the .January 21 - Lakewood Adult Ag Class, “Managing Farm 33% of all pig embryos conceived are resorbed “circuit breaker” deduc­ general public. The Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 Woodlots”, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa during gestation. Pig embryos grow fast. During the tions on their property taxes established the council to January 22 - Fair Board meeting, 8 p.m., Community last 12 weeks of gestation, each healthy embryo because of the modest in­ advise the Coast Guard, on Building, Hastings increases in size 800 times! creases in their pensions. safe boating issues. January 23 - Dairy Rations School, Part 2 of 6, Carriage Stop Government is the major Years of continuous Purina Research have built and Thompson said- that the Restaurant^ Martin, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. culprit because of govern­ improved Purina Sow Chow... a highly-fortified new regulations were January 30 - Dairy Rations School, Part 3 of 6, Carriage Stop ment’s continual increase in ration that gives a sow the nutrients she needs developed to “assure that Restaurant, Martin, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. spending. during gestation and nursing. January 31 - Farmers’ Income Tax Update, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., I don’t believe government boaters who may get into Community Building, Hastings should continue to line its Sows that farrow and raise big litters will make pockets with a profit from more money for you. That’s why thousands of hog­ inflation which it does when men follow Purina’s Sow Feeding and Management your wages, through inflated Program to help them send eight and nine pigs per dollars, force you into a litter to market. Let us tell you more about it. higher tax bracket taking more of your hard earned dollars at a higher tax rate. RODS LIVE BAIT JIGS Inflation is a frustrating issue for us politicians because it often seems there TIPUPS* SPUDS * SPOONS is little we can do about it. Tax indexing is one thing we CREEPERS -1 could do and I hope my MORA colleagues in the State 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings Fishing Boxes Ice Drill Legislature will see it that from..-*28.95 We have everything way in the upcoming session. 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PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 LIMIT 1 W COUPON AND S5 00 PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY JANUARY 12 1980 Johnny’s Food Mart W/10C OFF LABEL-32 FL. OZ. 69‘ TASTER S CHOICE *1.69 C▼ Mi AO PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU SAT., JAN. 12. 1980. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. 99’ SHOP THE STORE WITH THE SPARTAH OH THE DOOR! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-01-16.pdf 6ac3322cd96aeff19e610b524b17833c PDF Text Text lASFlNOS PUBLIC UHUbift BULK RATE PAIB U.S. POSTAGE MtMLgan 49G«S PERMIT NO. 7 l9ofr(fS ofr(fS ^0/ Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Vol. 107, No. 34 — Wednesday, January 16. 1980 Nashville candidates participate in lively forumIowa’s recently scheduled political candidates’ debate was cancelled last week, but Nashville’s version of a similar event came off as planned. Nine office-seekers for seven village posts to be filled by a February 18th primary (followed by a March 10th General Elec­ tion) participated in a lively forum hosted by the Nash­ ville Chamber of Commerce at that organizations’ monthly meeting at the Steak House Restaurant last Wednesday evening. Chanber president Charles Andrus, Jr., arranged the forum and presided over the discussion period. Each candidate was alloted a 10 minute" period in which to present his political views; then each fielded questions from the audience. Participating in the session were John Hughes, Lonny Kienutske, Carl Tobias and Calvin Rizor, all vying for one of three trustee seats opening on the village council April 1st; Harold Christiansen and Ted Spoelstra, both seeking election to the office of village president; and unopposed incumbents: Justin Cooley, village assessor; Susan Corkwell, village clerk; and Lois Elliston, village treasurer. A complete “Meet the Candidates” interview will be presented in the Maple Valley News in the near future, but, here briefly capsulized, are some of the thoughts expressed by the candidates at Wednesday’s forum. John Hughes, a teacher of Government and History at Maple Valley High School, told Chamber members that he was motivated to run for office because “citizens have a civic duty to participate in local government.” This is something he also encourages his students to do, Hughes said. Hughes said he foresaw no special problems facing Nashville at ’ the present time, but said he would like to investigate the possibility of the village becoming a 4th Class „city. ““This This is something to be looked into,” noted Hughes, adding that it was not necessarily his goal to see such a change, but he felt it was worthy of in­ vestigation. Lonny Kienutske, seeking re-election to a trustee seat he currently "holds by appointment, said/he became involved in local government by Council attending meetings, as a citizen, to better understand issues. “The council, at that time, lacked the ability to get the information out to the explained public,’’ Kienutske. Things have changed, he said, pointing out the recent job done by the Public Information Committee, which he headed, to inform the public of the proposed sewer expansion. “The sewer vote was won because the village was really informed,” said Kienutske, noting that an earlier vote on the same issue had failed. When questioned by An­ drus about the council’s recent authorization of pay for Kienutske to acquire right-of-way and con­ struction easements from property owners for the sewer project, Kienutske said, “I have not yet ac­ cepted any payment and will not, if it is determined to be illegal.” He added the matter is currently being checked into, and that he had abstained from the vote in which the council set his hourly pay at $10 per hour, an amount equal to what he would earn at his work. Kienutske is able to take time from work because he is self-employed. “The other council members did not have time to go out and get the easements,” he explained. To have hired the engineering firm to secure the easements would have cost the village between 2 or 3 thousand dollars, Kienutske estimated. Carl Tobias, who presently heads Nashville’s Zoning Board of Appeals and is seeking a seat on the village expressed the council, opinion that getting the new sewer expansion in operation is biggest item now facing Nashville. Because of his position as a zoning official, Tobias was bombarded Wednesday with questions Rep. Nash visits Vermontville Vermontville resident Carter Brumm (right) receives some assistance with his homestead property tax exemption form from State Representative Ernie Nash (R-Dimondale). Nash was at the Vermontville Public Library Thursday morning to assist senior citizens, veterans, and handicapped persons with the complicated exemption forms. This is the sixth year he has provided the service in his district. He conducts similar meetings at about a dozen locations in the area. The turnout was light this year and Nash said it might be because other organizations are offering the same type of .service now. He said another meeting in Vermontville might be scheduled this year if sufficient numbers of residents wanted him to tome back. (Maple Valley News photo) Incumbent Village president Harold Christiansen is shown standing at left as he speaks to the Nashville Chamber members at a candidates forum last week. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) about Nashville’s often controversial zoning’ ordinance, adopted by the village council in 1975. “The ordinance was worked out to fit the village of Nashville,” Tobias ex­ plained. “No one is saying it is perfectly fair as written.” He said action by several village officials is required to correct flaws in the law, and that seven or eight changes have already been made to the ordinance since its adoption. “We are going to have to test the ordinance and change it as necessary,” concluded Tobias. Calvin Rizor, a Nashville native who recently returned home after “disappearing for 20 years,” as he put it, said that he had decided to run for office because he had heard others express con­ cerns about the village. “Too often government goes beyond limits in setting regulations for us,” stated Rizor. He pointed to the sewer expansion project as being forced by “outside people,” referring to higher levels of government. “The only way for Nash­ ville problems to be solved is by Nashville people,” contended Rizor, adding that this requires both short and long range planning by the council. “We cannot afford to solve problems on a crisis basis only,” he concluded. Village president Harold Christiansen, seeking re­ election to his seat, stated a belief that changing the village into a 4 th Class city woujd involve costs far exceeding the benefits. Christiansen also spoke of the zoning problems. “I have tried for years to get people to work on the zoning committees without any luck.” he noted. “They serve Cont. page 11 — Four lives claimed in fire caused by careless smoking Careless smoking has been named as the cause of the early Thursday morning fire that brought death to four Vermontville residents, according to a spokesperson from the' Eaton County Sheriff’s Department. Victims of the inferno-type blaze that gutted the interior of a two-story frame home were Samuel Davis, and his wife, Jacquline, and two children Todd,13, and Cont. page 11 — Careless smoking is thought to be the cause of the fire at the Davis home. Firefighting personnel and investigators from the State Fire Marshal's Office are shown at the scene sifting through the charred debris inside the home. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday, January 16, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News Attic “finds” have added an intriguing bit of history to Nashville, of late. In October, a cache of “goodies” un­ covered during an attic insulation job at Putnam Public Library revealed the life and times of a 12-year-old lad who had lived there in the 1880*8, while it was the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Putnam. Now, a treasure of another nature and smaller sort has been found in the attic area of the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes of Nashville. During a recent re-roofing project, the Hughes discovered an old White’s Intermediate Arithmetic book inscribed January 25, 1880. A rusty nail was found driven through the volume, which was wedged, under the eaves. The book appears to have been passed through several members of the Rowley family. One name, Mae Rowley, is very clearly inscribed in the book; others, appearing to be Marvin and Jennie Rowley, are less distinct. Also found at the same time was a copy of The Nashville Holiday Messenger, published by Von W. Furniss at Christmastime 1908. Quaint black-and-white photos of children, dogs, sleds, Santa, watches, clocks, jewelry and numerous gift suggestions fill the pages of the small advertising flyer. Furniss was proprietor of a Main Street drug store that he owned solely or in partnership for 41 years. Although the condition of the paper is less than mint, the Christmas message it conveys is as timeless as the season. Along those same lines, Mrs. Arlie Stambaugh of Nash­ ville reports that she had found at her home an old medicine bottle from Boise's Drug Store, an 1880's predecessor of Von W. Furniss in what is now Simon Pharmacy. Mrs. Stam­ baugh said the bottle is undated. However, since it has been established that F. T. Boise sold the pharmacy sometime prior to 1888, we can assume her find is about a century old. Congratulations to first-time grandparents, Alyce and Robert Hosmer of rural Nashville. While holiday vacationing in Florida, the Hosmers received a phone call from their daughter, Terri, at Mesa, Arizona, advising that she and her husband, Dennis Timmer, are proud parents of a baby boy born December 28. The new arrival weighed in at b pounds 2% ounces, and has been named Nicholas Ryan. Now the Hosmers are planning a future trip to Arizona to see their grandson. The baby’s paternal grandparents live in Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. David (Suzanne) Ramsey and children, LeighAnne Michelle and Vincent Allen, were guests Wed­ nesday, January 2, of his mother, Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville. The David Ramseys live at Sturgis. Last Tuesday evening, Mrs. Elsie Ramsey entertained her daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Cleo Jacobs of Algonquin Lake near Hastings. 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E5 punna... planning tomorrow with research today • nurse c mow NURSE GRO ' CALF The Purina Calf Feeding Program The one to grow on. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PHONE 945-9926 PURINA CHOWS birthday celebration for both Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs. His birthday was January 6th and her’s is the 26th. Mr. and Mrs. Earl (Clara) Pennock of rural Nashville was Sunday dinner guests of Miss Mary Pennock of Hastings at the Svedeh House in Lansing. . Mr, and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nashville entertained for Sunday dinner Mona and Vaughn Reid and children of Nashville, and Arden Reid and daughters, also local. Arden’s wife, Sue, was working that day. Late af­ ternoon callers were Joanne and Vernon Reid and children of Charlotte. A surprise party staged by her children in honor of her 80th birthday really took Mrs. Caroline Jones of Nashville by surprise: It all started with a family dinner at the Coun­ tryside Inn near Battle Creek. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Carroll (Joyce) Lamie and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Lamie and children of Nashville, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones of Battle Creek. Following dinner the group retired to the new residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones, southwest of Battle Creek, as it was the firstopportunity Caroline had had to see her son’s place since their recent move. Shortly, a few friends stopped by, claiming it was just a casual visit. But as more and more arrived, Caroline realized that something was afoot. From Battle Creek came Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Tooke; Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Martins and Melissa; Mrs. Evalee Marshall; Mrs. Thelma Seaver; and Mrs. Vere Segur. From Nashville arrived Mrs. Mildred Bursley; Mrs. Doris Marshall; Mrs. Verna Fredericks; Mrs. Theresa Hess; and Mr. and Mrs. Jess Downs. From Charlotte came Mrs. Dorothy Kenna and Mrs. Alice Roberts, and, from Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Novak. Also present, of course, were the Carroll Lamies and Dennis Lamies of Nashville. It was truly a memorable day for Caroline Jones, and one she will not soon forget. The Sunday celebration of Mrs. Caroline Jones birthday followed the actual event, which occured Friday, January 4th. That evening, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Novak of Battle Creek hosted Mrs. Jones at a dinner in her honor at Bill Knapp’s Restaurant near Battle Creek. The Council on Ministries of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 15; at the church, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Administrative Board. Prior to attending the Sunday celebration in honor of Mrs. Caroline Jones at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones of Battle Creek, dinner at the Hart Hotel there was enjoyed by Mrs. Verna Frederick, Mrs. Theresa Hess, Mrs. Mildred Bursley and Mrs. Doris Marshall, all of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shull were honored at an Open House at their home in Nashville last Wednesday evening, the occasion being their recent marriage. Present at the Open House event hosted by Pennock family members were: Iris and Kendall Guy of Bristol, Indiana; Reinhart Zemke and the Misses Martha and Margarets Zemke, all of Vermontville; Geneva and Nelson Brumm of Nashville;. Nancy and Randy Knowls and Mrs. Ardyce Noble, all of Gun Lake; Grace and Bill Tarbet and Miss Mary Pennock, all of Hastings; Marian and Wayne Pennock, Alice and Tim Boucher, and Clara and Earl Pennock, all of Nashville. Ice cream and cake were served and the Shulls were presented with a beautiful pink azalea plant. Mr. and Mrs. Shull were married January 3rd. She is the former Mrs. Veda Guy of Nashville. George B. .Dean of Nashville took a nasty spill while “taking his exercise” outside his home last week, and sustained a badly bruised face and lacerated nose. However, he reports that the injuries have not been too painful and is now on the mend from a recent cold as well as the results of his mishap. The Pastor-Parish Relations Committee of the Nashville United Methodist Church will Meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Garlinger of Nashville had guests from near and far over the recent holidays. Christmas visitors were their cousins, Mr. arid Mrs. Lloyd Curtis of Woodland. New Year’s weekend guests at the Garlinger home were Philip’s sister, Mrs. Eileen Stansell of Tuscumbia, Alabama, and her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marchiony of Iowa City, Iowa. Mrs. Stansell stayed with the Garlingers until January 2nd, and along with Mr. and Mrs. Garlinger she enjoyed visiting former local resident, Mrs. Nina-Garlinger, now of Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. Christmas night the Garlinger family all gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Garlinger in Charlotte. -­ Miss Melanie Rogers of rural Nashville was feted at a surprise party, December 26, in honor of her 16th birthday. The event at her home was hosted by Melanie’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Rogers, and was attended by family members and friends. There was a total of 41 present for the celebration. Mrs. William (Virgina) Cox, a former Nashville resident now of Houston, Texas, was the guest of honor at a Wed­ nesday afternoon “koffee klatch,” January 2nd, at the home of Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville. Present were Mrs. Barbara Mix and Mrs. Margaret Swiger of Nashville; and Mrs. Barbara Gagne and Mrs. Lois Gardner of rural Ver­ montville. Later in the evening, Mrs. Cox was a supper gugst of Mrs. Johncock and son, Doug. She was also the guest of honor for dinner out Friday evening at a Lansing restaurant with Mrs. Johncock and Mrs. Petie Latta of Nashville. Mrs. Cox has been visiting in Michigan over the holiday season, and was on hand to welcome her new granddaughter. The baby, born to Mr. and Mrs. Randy (Cindy Furlong) Grant of rural Vermontville, arrived two days after Christmas,, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. > Mr. and Mrs. Richard Engle of Nashville entertained, on By Susan Hinckley December 30, Mrs. Leah Partridge of Flint and members of her family: Mr. and Mrs. Art Long and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Long and family, all of Flint; and Mr. and Mrs; Harry Cole of Grand Ledge. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Claude Norton and family of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Partridge and family of Battle Creek; There were 22 present at the gathering, and Mrs. Leah Partridge (the former Leah Walrath of this village) was persuaded to favor them with several selections on the piano. Local readers will remember Leah as the daughter of Nashville’s renowned band leader and musician, the late Hiram Walrath. Returning last Saturday after a 3-weeks holiday stay at Chillicothe, Ohio, was Mrs. Bernice Engle of Nashville. She had been a guest there over thi* Christmas" season at the home of her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Engle and children. v Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville was a recent weekend houseguest of Mr. arid Mrs. William Trombley of Lansing. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nashville and Mrs. Irene Gaskill of Charlton Park Road were Sunday afternoon callers on Mrs. Emery’s son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Emery and children of Hastings. Condolences are extended to the family of Nashville native Henry Edmonds, 87, who died last Sunday at Niagara Falls, New York. Henry was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Edmonds of Nashville. He is survived, locally, by three sisters: Miss Dorothy Edmonds, Mrs. Nellie Moon and Mrs. Mary Mater. In addition, he is survived by his wife, Maude, a native of Niagara Falls, and one son, Robert, of California. Henry left Nashville when he was in his 20’s and had lived at Niagara Falls for 60 years. He was employed there for 35 years as an agent for the U.S. Immigration and Customs authority, in which capacity he checked persons entering this country at the U.S.-Canadian border. In­ cidentally, Henry was one of the individuals featured in a “Memories” story we did last year at this time, about an early New Year’s Eve roller skating party at Nashville’s old opera house. Nashville residents are reminded that January 21 is the last day to register for the upcoming village primary election, February 18. Since all four candidates for the three open trustee seats, and both candidates for village president, are all Republicans, the outcome of the election will actually be determined, in the primary race (except in the case of potential write-in candidates in the March 10th General Election). Therefore, next Monday’s registration deadline is very important for those persons interested in the government of their village, as it is their final op­ portunity to become a registered voter in time to participate in the primary election. Ifyou are not a registered voter, see Village Cleric Suzy Corkwell before the 8 p.m. Monday deadline. All nine candidates for the seven village posts opening in the spring were on hand at last Wednesday evening’s Nash­ ville Chamber of Commerce meeting, to participate, in a lively forum at which all were allowed to express their view on various political issues. A question and answer period concluded eaclrcandidate’s statement. The unique program was arranged by Chamber president Charles Andrus, Jr., and was greatly enjoyed by Chamber members-who found it most informative. Details appear elsewhere in this issue of the Maple Valley News. We were sorry to learn of the death Thursday of Harry L. Rizpr, a lifelong area resident who passed away at his home in Nashville. He was a retired farmer and grain elevator employee, as well as a former substitute mail carrier for the Hastings Post Office. He is survived by his wife, the former Eunice Mead, and sons, Robert and Jack, plus a sister, Mrs. Mary Mason. The Adult Singles group of the Nashville Baptist Church will hold a fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening, January 19, at the home of Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nash­ ville. Any adult singlea'trom area churches are invited to attend. For details, Gloria may be contacted at 852-1654. Following Sunday evening services at the Nashville Baptist Church, January 20, adults of the church will gather there for a fellowship. The Nashville Lions Club will meet* Monday evening, January 21, for a 7 p.m. dinner at the United Methodist Church Community House. Program chairman Doug Vogt has arranged for Sgt. Brutsche of the Battle Creek Police Dept, to speak to the group on the problems of drugs. . Pat Brown, aformer local resident now of Morton, Illinois, was home over the January 5th weekend to celebrate a belated Christmas with her mother, Mrs. Ruth Brown of rural Nashville, and her brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown and children, also of rural Nashville. Pat was accompanied to Michigan by her fiance, Larry Orr, who lives near Morion. Sunday, Mrs. Brown hosted a family gathering for her children. It was the fourth Christmas event for the Robert Browns’ youngsters, Jason and Joey, �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, January 16, 1980 — Page 3 ?SS *&s §$ §& Smn •ass* ,a,aw *wCBNS '*CS ««S S JH**S» Sjj^k} S^^IWte '■ORalkUfa 1:^J»ivt(ffi3ijBlip.'ia MuhslIMj^it Biiiertiliwaitoajresstai isKlipMmqc ?ire;resteiCtoks.to. pKisCtataMtesfii ta inibitopsdfflJiM Bi:S!tiita^F!! iftmerstteftutemiiare^ stottiuW*1 tottiuW*1 -dtffiiW' ill 71g*’ sfr®"8^ ■***{!! ***!! and they enjoyed as much as the first celebration of the season. The Nashville ambulance was called to Middle Street last Tuesday afternoon to transport Tom Beardsley of Nashville to Pennock Hospital, after he had the misfortune of slipping on ice near the Good residence. Mr. Beardsley sustained a slight concussion in the mishap. He was treated at the hospital and released. Nashville firefighters assisted in battling the gruesome fire early Thursday morning that killed four members of the Samuel Davis family in their home, one mile south of Vermontville on Ionia Road. The blaze was reported at 1:19 a.m. by a passerby, and Vermontville and Nashville firemen were on the scene between five and six hours. The two-story farmhouse, formerly the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Benton of Vermontville, was gutted. The Davis family had only recently moved to this area from Lansing. The Builders Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet next week Wednesday, January 23, at 8:00 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pennock of Bivens Road. Local readers who lived in the Nashville area in the 1940’s will recall Mrs. Grace M. Oughton, who passed away last week at the Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. She was 91. Mrs. Oughton Was the widow of Rev. Charles Oughton, who pastored the local Methodist Church from 1945 until his retirement in 1949. At that time, the Oughtons returned to Battle Creek where they had formerly resided. Rev. Oughton passed away in 1951. Mrs. Oughton has been at the Clark Memorial Home since 1970, but had been ill only four days prior to her death. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Peter (Ruth) Efremoff of Battle Creek, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one brother, of DeWitt. Mr. and Mrs. Ard (Iza) Decker of Nashville recently returned from a 10-day trip to Florida. They accompanied their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Larry (June) Decker, and her daughter, Lori, on the journey south. The Ard Deckers spent their time in Florida at Brooksville, visiting Iza’s sister, Thelma Cunningham, and her husband. June and Lori went on to visit June’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bitgood at Zephyrhills. The January Jubilee meeting of the Church Women United of Barry County is set for 1 p.m. Friday, January 18th, at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene on North Broadway. Several local women plan to attend the event. Old Glory will continue to fly in Central Park in downtown Nashville, as a sign of protest against the holding of American hostages in Iran. But a new flag will replace the present tattered banner, Nashville’s village council decided Thursday. The local officials authorized purchase of a new flag, at the urging of trustee Forrest Babcock. The Nashville PoliceDept. handled 46 complaints during the month of December, Sgt. Eugene Koetje, acting chief, reported to the village council at last Thursday’s meeting. Included in the list were three fights, two prowler com­ plaints, one malicious destruction to property, and three larcenies. In addition, the local police department assisted the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, six times during the month, and aided Eaton County four times. Nashville officers issued five moving violation tickets and six parking citations. Sgt. Koetje reported three arrests during the month: one for driving under the influence of liquor; one for assault and battery; and another for failure to appear (in court), which was an arrest made for another police department. Also, the Ibcal officers revoked the driving privileges of a high school student; found one open door; and handled the case of an unlawful driving away of an auto, in connection with a breaking-and-entering complaint that was later dropped. The Nashville police cruiser was driven a total of 2,552 miles during December and used 241 gallons of gasoline. Koetje also received council authorization Thursday to have a closet built in the police department at village hall to store officers’ clothing, equipment and other police-related goods. Approximate cost of the closet will be $200. Nashville, again this year, will not participate in the annual Mayor Exchange Day - a traditional kick-off for Michigan Week in early May. Last year, Nashville village officials decided that benefits derived frdm the program did not equal the time, money and effort expended on the 1-day exchange, designed as a learning experience. Several ex­ pressed the opinion then that it was more of a social event, with the visiting dignitaries merely being entertained. The local council voted Thursday to have Nashville’s name exempted from the annual February drawing held in Lansing to pair cities and towns of comparable size for the exchange. Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads Notices, and or News items EATON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT AR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Has Employment Opportunities for: (1) EVENING CUSTODIAN and A COMPUTER DATA ENTRY PERSON Interested person should call... Eaton Intermediate School District at.. S43-S500 For specifics and application forms Nashville site - for senior citizens By Feme Green The Nashville Site Senior Citizens members are forging ahead into 1980 with high hopes for a productive year, still remembering the enjoyment of experiences shared during 1979. It appears that December was our busiest month. We were privileged to hear three educational talks. Firstly, SAM ROBINSON, of CAA, told us about preparing an emergency shelf to be stocked with staples; to be used during winter months, in case we become snow­ bound or were in­ convenienced by power outages. We received reading materials and a list of food stuffs that could be eaten cold or easily prepared. KATHLEEN BROOKS from the Kalamazoo SMCA office told of programs available that provide assistance to the elderly on winter heating problems and costs; about winterizing homes for maximum heat losses, and the proper agencies to contact for determining one’s eligibility and filing of forms. Lastly, Nashville druggist DAVID MACE showed us a film strip pertaining to the proper use of drugs, gave us reading material and a questionnaire to complete. At the December Site Meeting, President Babcock appointed Rev. Rhoades, Joe Tegel and Austin Schantz as the Nominating Committee to secure names for the 1980 officer positions. We had 47 in attendance at our Christmas party on the evening of Dec. 14th. Several of our excellent cooks prepared the entree’ of turkey, pie and biscuits, and the breads, salads, relishes and desserts were carried in by members. We invited everyone who had granted favors toward the Site to this party, and MIKE SLOCUM, of THE MIRROR’S IMAGE was a guest. Santa Claus came with candy and we exchanged gifts. Entertainment was provided by MARY BILLS and 10 pupils from her M-T Dance Studio, who delighted the audience with jazz and tap dances. Lucinda Martin sang “The Way We Were” accompanied by Mary Gurd. The the “Monday Night Specials”, composed of 8 local musicians, performed Area students named to KCC honors list Three area students have been named to the honors list for the 1979 fall semester at Kellogg Community College. Vickie Davis of Nashville achieved high honors;’ and Thomas Gurd and Brad Milleson, also of Nashville, and Ellen Johnson'of Ver­ montville earned honors. Students must carry 12 or more credits to be con­ sidered. Grade point averages 3.9 to 4. merit highest honors; 3.5 to 3.89 receive high honors while those between 3. and 3.49 are awarded honors. On the list were 103 who achieved highest honors, 155 high honors and 256 honors. blue-grass and gospel music, to the accompaniment of guitars, mandolins and banjos. Debbie Morawski and Lisa Suntken joined in a beautiful rendition of “In The Garden”. Later in the month, 10 of the group returned at noon time and treated us to a longer program. En­ tertainers were guitarists Roger Claypool, Kyle Christopher, Lowell Mc­ Millan, Larry and Suzy Corkwell, Cathy Vessecchia and Debbie Morawski. Larry Corkwell and McMillan played a mandolin duet and Kim McMillan was the group’s Songstress. On Dec. 15th, 9 of our Nashville Site people responded to a dinner in­ vitation from the Woodland Site, and were each given a gift of treats to take home. We had a pleasant surprise on Dec. 17th when the tots from the Nashville Co­ Operative Nursery arrived enmasse at noontime, each bearing a package of Christmas goodies for a Senior. The children and their mothers had prepared the baskets at the Nursery, under the supervision of Mrs. Ossenheimer and Mrs. Kelty. They had decided to treat the Seniors rather then to give gifts to one another. What a wonderful way to teach children to be thoughtful toward others! Another treat came unexpectedly a few days later when the Battle Creek Site sent a gift of fresh fruits been a second wedding from and a small box of candies the group. Leonard Shull and for each Site member. Thank Veda Guy married recently, you. Battle Creek Friends! and we gave them car­ After lunch. Rev. Rhoades nations along with sincere talked at length about events of the year, our good wishes for their happiness. We were happy to have fellowship and blessings Wyn Buckner pay us a visit, shared. but sad to learn that it was to We are so very thankful for bid us farewell. She is' the installation of the returning to Canada for telephone at the Site. We had treatment of current health waited for so long; so much problems. business is transacted daily At the Jan. Blood Pressure concerning cancellations, clinic, 37 persons were ac­ transportation, Supervisory comodated. Let me remind matters, and special the public that this is a messages. It is truly inFREE SERVICE, available dispensible. to ANYONE who wishes to On the 18th of Dec. walk into the Nashville Supervisor Clara Pennock, Masonic Temple on the kitchen supervisor Trudy FIRST MONDAY of each Brown and driver Dennis month, between 10 a.m. and Bassett attended a staff 12 noon. potluck meal in Hastings. The most important During Dec. we sent convalescent cards to Trudy business at the Jan. Site meeting was the election of Brown, George Dean, Esta the officers for 1980. Day and Bill Bitgood. Margaret Reid has sent Nominating Chairman Rev. Rhoades presented the “thank-you” notes to all the names bf Forrest Babcock individuals or groups who for President; Roy Boise for have entertained us or shown us special favors during the Vice-Pres., and Marcella year. Stewart for Secretary­ Treasurer. All incumbents, Our Dec. birthday party on they were elected the 28th honored Viola unanimously. All delegates Beystrum, Edna Edwards, last year were Elizabeth Curtis, Clara from retained, and Feme Green Wright and Elizabeth Wyant, and the Wedding An­ accepted the duties of News Reporter and Pianist for a niversary of Joe and Mary Tegel. Mrs. Freida Tim of third consecutive term. We also have a different Hastings (Feme Green’s bus driver now. His name is sister) was a guest this day. Goulooze, from We have welcomed a new Jim Hastings. We are getting to couple to the Site recently, know him and like him, as he Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Downes is very helpful, ac­ who reside on Butler Road, comodating and courteous. Nashville. There has also Simon Pharmacy! V'A/ PHONE 852-0845 NASHVILLE -W/ -W HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5:30 SO OO> ALMOST HALF PRICE MONSANTO ASTROTURF DOORMAT r MR. COFFEE 10-CUP DECANTER One daisy style. 17'/i" x 23'/i". powerful. Two speeds and temperature control settings. 14*99 IMA LC 640 BUSINESS CARD CALCULATOR As small as its name implies. Complete with memory. 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Before the days of manufactured ice or electric, refrigerators, only winter’s yield of natural ice from lakes and ponds could guarantee safe storage of fresh meat, milk and other perishables during the summer’s scorching heat. By late December, ice saws were in readiness along Nashville’s Thornapple River millpond. “The ice on the pond is about six inches thick, and the boys are testing their skates, while the ice har­ vesters are beginning to get their tools in shape,” ob­ served the Nashville News on a few days before Christmas 1901. Two days after the holiday, the harvest was well "John Miller has his ice house at Downs Lake crammed full of ice...of unusually fine quality, mostly 14 inches thick, and very clean"...said a 1929 News report. In this about-1915 photo. Miller and crew begin another annual harvest to provide ice for summer months ahead. Before the days of manufac­ tured ice and electric refrigeration, the millpond and nearby lakes offered Nashville a winter bounty to preserve perishables year-round. Miller harvested and delivered ice locally for over 30 years. underway. “Appelman Bros, have commented filling their mammoth ice house on the south bank of the river,” noted the News. “Ice is about eight or nine inches thick.” Appelmans’ could be expected to stock well over a thousand tons of ice in one season, layering it in mounds, of sawdust to save it from summer’s sweltering sun. Properly packed, little ice was lost through melting despite a year in storage. The winter of 1906 brought a bumper crop: “The ice harvest this year is ex­ tensive, with ice nearly two feet thick and very clear,” reported the News in mid­ January. “Wenger Bros, have put up 80 tons; William Woodard, nearly a thousand tons; and several private concerns, as much or more.” Grocery stores, such as Appelman’s; meat markets, such as Wenger’s; drug stores and hotels were some of Nashville’s early com­ mercial enterprises that took advantage of the river’s annual winter yield. Most business places filled their own specially constructed ice houses, built to store ice for their own use. Local farmers often did the same, cutting ice from' nearby ponds or lakes and stashing it in private storage houses. While industrious Nash­ ville folks were busy stock­ piling January’s ice harvest, railroad employees were busy on a similar project west of the village. Alternate layers of sawdust and ice, harvested in winter months, chilled unpasteurized milk in Paul and Basil Potter’s delivery wagon, shown on a Nashville street in summer. Standing nearby are unidentified barefoot boys, like those who tagged along behind Miller's ice delivery wagon to catch cooling slivers of refreshment.. (Photo loaned, courtesy Peg Mater) A HANDSOME CUT Let your Looks Work for you. Cut or Perm by our Stylist. NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP 147 SOUTH MAIN STREET, VERMONTVILLE HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 to 4:30; Sat. 9 to 1 Decked out for a local parade, this patriotic wagon advertises ice from Lake One, located on Nashville’s southeast boundary. Drivers are not identified, though the Feighner family may have operated the business. Picture is undated but was probably taken after 1898 when the local Catholic parish remodeled church (in background) which was purchased from the Baptist Society in 1882. (Photo loaned, courtesy Mrs. Norman (Nyla) Sta.nton) “Michigan Central Railroad Company is cutting and shipping ice from Thornapple Lake in vast quantities,’’ advised the News in late January 1879. “A chute carries the cut block of ice to a loading platform on the siding and more than 200 carloads of ice already have been shipped from the lake to various stations on the line.” Apparently demand ex­ ceeded supply that year. “The boss of the operation announces they need 75 to 100 more carloads,” added the News report. Many years later, old pilings from this operation could still be seen in the lake. Synonymous with ice harvesting in Nashville is the name of the late John Miller, who died in February 1950 at the age of 74. John first started peddling ice in Nash­ ville in 1912. His horse-drawn wagon was a familiar sight on Nashville streets during the summer months, as he made his way from home-tohome, delivering the essential ingredient for chilling residential ice bo<fes. Equally familiar was the sight of an entourage of mostly barefoot youngsters trailing behind Miller’s wagon - all hoping to cap­ ture a stray sliver of ice to quench an August-parched thirst. In 1912, Miller’s first year in business, he bought ice for delivery. But the next winter and every winter thereafter, he put up ice on Downs Lake (often called Miller Lake), on his property northeast of town. z “John Miller has his ice house at Downs Lake crammed full of ice for the coming year,” noted the News in late January 1929. “He reports it is of unusually fine Quality, mostly 14 inches thick, and very clean.” Miller continued to peddle ice in Nashville until the summer of 1943. In a post­ retirement item on Miller the News pointed out an interesting fact:'“John says that in all his years of har­ vesting ice, he fell in only once. a Quite remarkable record, since the procedure for harvesting ice required that a “cutter” position himself close to a section of ice as he carved it out with a one-handled crosscut saw. Ice blocks were cut in sizes that could be easily handled - perhaps two feet square. Therefore, a carefully executed pattern and strict attention to business at hand were required by the cutter to prevent the unhappy fate of setting himself afloat. One local turn-of-the-century lad learned that sad lesson well. “Billy Smith, while cutting ice one day last week, made the mistake of standing on the strip of ice he was sawing out,” disclosed the News in early February 1900. “He emerged from the icy water both wiser and wetter.” VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE REGISTRATION NOTICE VILLAGE PRIMARY ELECTION... 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But Jesus enjoins us to proceed ahead anyway, to venture into the world of prayer with faith and confidence in God. When Jesus and his disciples entered the Garden of Gethsemane, he told them to "pray that you may be spared the hour of testing." (Lwke 22:40 NEB). They didn't, of course. They slept. But Jesus prayed. "Father," he said, "if it be your will, take this cup away from me. Yet Your will be done, not mine." person praying continues to pray until he is the one who hears, who hears what God wills. The immediate person, therefore, uses many words, and, therefore, makes demands...; the true man of prayer only attends. " (Soren Kierkegaard, JOURNALS) Can we attend in prayer to hear what God has to say to us. It could mean a change in your life. Just the kind of change this troubled world of ours needs. ■r- Rev. Dave Fleming STANTON 219 S. State St. First Congregational Church - Vermontville, Ml. Nashville, Mich. 852-0882 Michigan National Bank 194S. 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MOLLY TURNER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, January 16, 1980 — Page 6 Sewer construction timetable subject of Jan. meeting — A timetable for launching Nashville’s sewer con­ struction project will be set at a special January 31st meeting of the council, village officials decided Thursday. Bruce Kuffer, represen­ tative of the Grand Rapids firm of Williams & Works, engineers on the $4.8 million expansion project, suggested the special session. Also expected to attend that meeting, in addition to Kuffer, are Bill Latsch, project manager, and Glenn Den Bestn, project engineer, both of Williams & Works; Robert Benzenski, bond consultant with Benzenski & Co. of Detroit; and Robert Hammel, bond attorney with Miller, Canfield, Paddock Sr Stone, a Detroit law firm. Kuffer outlined for the council Thursday the various steps that must be covered in a detailed timetable for the Nashville project. He told the council they must act on a User Ordinance and a Rate Ordinance, and also adopt a bond resolution. “All of this has to go in a diligent fashion, if we look at the end of February or first of March to get the project really moving,” Kuffer said. Thursday, the Nashville village council acted on a Engineering Step 3 authorizing Agreement, Williams & Works to proceed in obtaining municipal financing for the project, setting up construction, taking bids, and getting into construction. The January 31 meeting will provide a complete guideline for these various steps. Actual construction is not expected to begin before early summer. “If you said ^onight you wanted to bid the job, I think it would be the first of June before we could get the contractor and be under project construction,” manager Latsch told the council Thursday. He cited federal and state regulations, and necessary approvals and certifications as the major factors in the length of time needed to get the proposed construction underway. On the brighter side, Latsch told the council that, because contractors do not have a lot of work this coming season,, “We are seeing a very excellent bidding atmosphere.” Project engineer Glenn Den Bestn presented an artist’s sketch of Nashville’s proposed new lagoon - and irrigation wastewater treatment facility, to be located on Brumm Road northwest of the village, and explained its operation to village officials Thursday. The system will include one aeration and two holding ponds, encompassed by six irrigation pads to be planted with forage. Nutrients will be removed from the wastewater by irrigation of the forage, and the cleaned water will be discharged into the nearby Thornapple River. Crops on the forage areas connot enter the human food chain, Den explained/ The Bestn irrigation system will be used from mid-April to midOctober. During six winter months, wastewater will be stored in the holding tanks. Because of the aeration process, no odors should be noticeable from the collected sewage, Den Bestn said. In addition to 80 percent funding for the total project from state and federal agencies, Nashville received an additional 10 percent grant to construct the in­ novative treatment system, a process that is currently being encouraged by governmental agencies concerned with environment In other business Thur­ sday the council: Heard students representing the Maple Valley High School Student Council express concern about an S-curve at the railroad tracks on Nashville Highway, which the youngsters claim is hazardous in winter. Students asked the village to Vermontville News by...Ava Kroger Barry County Extension Service CALENDAR of EVENTS January 15 Dairy Rations with Programmable Calculators, 10-12 a.m., Community Building, Hastings. January 15 - Wood Burning Seminar, 7:30 pm., Community Building, Hastings. January 16 - Dairy Rations School, Part 1 or 6, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Carriage Stop Restaurant, Martin. January 16 - Grain Marketing meeting, 7:30 p.m., Com­ munity Building, Hastings. January 17 - 4-H Foods and Nutrition project leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. January 18-19 - 4-H Leadership Development Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. January 21 - Lakewood Adult Ag Class, Managing Farm Woodlots”, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. January 22 - Fair Board meeting, 8 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. January 23 - Dairy Rations School, Part 2 of 6, Carriage Stop Restaurant, Martin, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. January 30 - Dairy Rations School, Part 3 of 6, Carriage Stop Restaurant, Martin, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. January 31 - Farmers’ Income Tax Update, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Deepest sympathy is expressed to the relatives and friends of the Samuel Davis family who lost their lives in that Thursday a.m. fire which killed Mr. and Mrs. Davis, son Tod, 13 and daughter Amy, 12. Mrs. Hermina Southern had the misfortune to fall last.Friday a.m. when the strong wind caught her by the post office door. She suffered severe bruises but thankfully no broken bones. Her daughters, Mary Jean Hadden of Gun Lake and Ardis Briggs of Ionia, are taking turns caring for her. Mrs. Leta Nagle is at Hastings this week staying with her grandson, Pete Haines, while his parents are on a business trip to Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cates are the proud parents of a JANUARY SIZZLERS BIG MARKDOWNS IN MEN'S, LADIES’ & KIDS’ CLOTHING ONE GROUP ALL REMAINING SMALL GROUP Ladies Long Sleeve LADIES LADIES blouses SWEATERS SLACKS 50% OFF ^niceselection LADIES 40% OFF MENS 8 BOYS LONG SLEEVE JACKETS TOPS Fleece Lined - Popular Style 30-40% OFF 50% OFF SHOE Department Odds & Ends of Family Shoes A real bargin if we have your size. See us for SAVINGS!! 50°/ OFF NEARLY ALL OF OUR CHILDRENS CLOTHING Out They Go!! 50% OFF baby girl. Mrs. Thelma Hall en­ tertained the Hugh Hulse family for Sunday dinner honoring Hugh’s birthday. Mrs. Hall is staying daytimes at the Cleo Prescott home with Mrs. Lena Lynd. The Historical Executive Board are meeting Tuesday evening at the home, of our president, Marta Zemke. Anydne wishing to go on Mrs. Firster’s trip to the tulip festival May 16 should call her immediately. The Vermontville senior citizens’ January meeting has been postponed until February. Sorry to hear that Dora Nisse is still at HGB Hospital. Three area students named to dean’s list Three area Nashville residents were recently named to the Fall Term Dean’s List at Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. Julie DeCamp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeCamp; Deborah Sutfin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sutfin; and Laurie Carmoney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carmoney, all earned a place on the Dean’s List. Julie and Debbie both earned a 3.75 Grade Point Average, and Laurie earned a 3.6. Debbie is starting her third term at Argubright, and Julie and Laurie are both starting in their second salt the curve, which is on the road leading from Nash­ ville to the high school, situated in Eaton County. - Agreed to donate 500 yards of fill dirt from Nash­ ville’s sanitary landfill site to the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., to aid the organization in filling an area near Thornapple River on which they hope to construct a community recreatronal park. - Raised to the minimum hourly wage level of $3.10 two part-time village em­ ployees: Lois Elliston, deputy clerk; and 'Harry Beard, sanitary landfill attendant. “SUNSET” VETO - Governor Milliken has vetoed SB 75, which orders legislative review of government agencies but lacks the vital provision for “sunset” termination dates. An attempt to override the veto would probably not be suc­ cessful. I will not vote to override the veto. EARLY RETIREMENT - The legislature is down to 147 members this week with the resignation of Rep. Bob Law of Livonia for personal reasons. After a special election is held this spring, the House will again be at full strength of no members. TAB TIME - The time to buy yourl980 license-plate tabs is now to avoid long lines on March 31. This is the last year for those lines: from now on, all license plates will expire on the owner’s birthday so renewals will not be all at once. PUBLIC LANDS? - If you know of land in or near an urban area that would provide recreational opportunities for the public or any land that would provide quality hunting or fishing, you can nominate it for public acquisition through the Michigan Land Trust Fund Board. For information, write the DNR Budget Office, 6th Floor, Mason Building, Box 30028, Lansing MI 48909. BIKE IDEAS • The Michigan Energy Administration is seeking proposals to encourage bicycle riding as an alter­ native to driving cars on short trips. A $20,000 grant will be awarded to a local government or regional planning com­ mission with the best ideas. Deadline is February 29; for details, write the Energy Administration, Law Building, 525 W. Ottawa, Lansing 48909. TRAIN TRACKS - The Governor has< signed into law SB 469, by which Michigan joins with 6 other states (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia) to prepare a feasibility study on operation of a high-speed intercity rail passenger network between these states. It is clear that alternative transportation is necessary as oil fuels become more expensive. x VIETNAM BONUS - Veterans who served 190 days of active duty between January, 4961, and September, 1973, are still eligible for the Vietnam-Era Veterans Bonus if they have not already received one? Contact the Bonus Section, Military Affairs, 2500 S. Washington,^Lansing 48913. TROUT STAMP? - The 1981 Trout Stamp Contest is now underway for a design to be used on the stamp required for salmon or trout fishing. Any salmon or trout species may be used except the splake or brown trout. Write DNR Fisheries Division, Box 30028, Lansing MI 48909. HUNTING STATS - Although hunting may seem like a dangerous sport, the fact is that more people are killed each year in fishing accidents than in hunting accidents: from 1962 through 1977, there were some 250 hunting - related, fatalities compared to 730 fishing fatalities. term. To be elgible for the Dean’s List you must earn a 3.5 or higher Grade Point Average. action Ads CLOSE OUT ON CABINETS: Discontinued and display. Odds and ends, 20 percent below cost. Hometown Lumber, Nash­ ville. (1-16) SNOW REMOVAL □ SIDEWALKS □ DRIVEWAYS CALL NOW... Roger Metz 852-9282 Gabby’s INCOME TAX SERVICE 24 Years on Main Street FEDERAL/STATE 115-117 N. Main St. — Nashville _____ PHONE 852-9747 NEXT ^ETING - 852-1512 JAN. 19 Z!2!Ll2£LRgstaurant...9 .a.m EXPERIENCED & DEPENDABLE �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday. January 16. 1980 —- Page 7 TTh Citizens of the week 158 S S S “*S a“s*,S as, s .• .p hDNRBalgeloffice,ttn)(rrjj^ ®,taii{W M, ,E IDEAS- ft JHpDgj^ SRosaktoeiwjekjiiii,! ■W'H8 tffiti short tojUBj: laitoatalgowBUf^aj: »»We best fa Date sfe hwMeEwa'Mrtntos lawa, Lansing 09. JNWS-Muwtepi f whkliMicliigan jcusfithntea a, Kentucky, Ohio,Pe®yinalJ( e a feasibility study tn opertudu ty rail passenger nttaitaw hataltemafcetransportataue* Receiving citizenship awards at Fuller School were (from left) Mary Wail, Lisa Long, Johnny Sprague, and Paul Schilz. Lisa Long, Mary Wall, Johnny Sprague, Paul Schilz, Teresa Helsel, and Dale Greer have been selected for citizenship awards at Kellogg and Fuller Street Elementary Schools this week. Lisa Long is a first grade student in Mrs. VanderMolen's room. She is seven years old and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Long of Thornapple Lake Road. Lisa likes to ride her bike and play in her playhouse after school. Reading and coloring are the activities she most enjoys at school. Mary Wail is the daughter of Mr. ahd Mrs. William Wall of Reed Street. Math, spelling, and reading are her favorite subjects in Mrs. Affolder's second grade class. tnam bonus • Vetas itet PREVENT FROZEN PIPES ligiblefor theVietnam-EnVMk mmpon i ,e more expaswe. ut already recwei«W« jAffairs,B»S,W* TSTAMP!-W1M* SOUD-CIRCUITfl HEATT lOrtr«m*'J ^tthesplakeor*^ Circuit Board fflGSTAIS-*^ Sf-*# bbee eelgiM lgi M 'or ■ Ust you n®1^ NASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 N. MAIN ST. PH: 852-0713 erce"11 6e W0 p.m. Because of the fire’s intensity, firefighters spent most of that time keeping the fire under control to prevent it from endangering other buildings The Nashville Fire Department spent nearly nine hours Friday battling a large barn fire at the Keith Stewart farm on Five Point Highway in Kalamo Township. Firefighters from Bellvue and Charlotte assisted at the scene. Approximately 75-head of dairy cattle were rescued from the burning barn by firefighters from Nashville and Bellvue who were the first to arrive at the scene The barn was a total loss. Also lost in the blaze were two silos filled with silage, extensive milking equip­ ment, and about 8,000 bales of hay. The Nashville Fire Department received the alarm at 10:20 a m. and the local men and equipment were on scene until after 7 Nashville Firefighters were called out Sunday evening to extinguish a minor blaze at the home of Mrs. Nancy Rohrbacher at 231 South Main, the former Mary White residence. 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As a fourth grade student in Mrs. Hansen’s room, Paul likes gym, math, and art the best. Other interests include playing football, soccer, baseball, and running. Dale Greer is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Garret of Nashville Highway. He enjoys building models and playing football and For A Beautiful New You. . Try a new permanent designed just for the texture of your hair. "The Mirrors image" „JL|JG W|M*O6® lUiaOOo Ph 517-852-9192 Ph. 5178529192 Olivet Fire consumes barn near Nashville hone 616-749-9962^^; basketball. Studying math and science are his favorite subjects in school where he is a sixth grader in Steve Slag’s room. Dale is 11 years old. Teresa Helsel is 10 years old and 9 fifth grade pupil in Mr. Hustwick’s class. She likes math better than any other subject in school. She is the daughter of Arlene and Richard Helsel of N. State Reading books, riding horses, crocheting, and roller skating are activities she likes. Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU Monday, Jan. 21 Goulash, Peas, Peaches, Peanut Butter Sand, and Milk. Tuesday, Jan. 22 Fishwich, Tarter Sauce, Cole Slaw, Applesauce, Cake and Milk. Wednesday, Jan. 23 Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Pears, Bread & Butter and Milk. Thursday, Jan. 24 Stew on Biscuit, Cole Slaw, Pickles, Peaches and Milk. Friday, Jan. 25 PizzaBuns, Corn, Apple, Pudding and Milk. 21/2-Year Variable Rate Certificate • Rate changes the first of each month, but once your certificate has been purchased, your rate is fixed for 2% years. • Continuous compounding. • $500.00 minimum amount. RATE FOR JANUARY 10.40 %’”'"' 0.96 Continuously Compounded Annual Yield MONEY MARKET CERTIFICATE This Week’s Rate .. . Effective Yield Annual Rate 6 Months, 110,000 Minimum ■ Thurs., Jan. 10 thru Wed., Jan. 16 I Effective annual yWd . mumv •» «*•"*••«n~.i 11.858% I 12.210% • Federal regulations prahibrt compounding of interest during the term of Ofraempni •Rate varies each eoeek for new certificate* or renewals but once yew have mtwad m your Money Market Cen •*><■»< your quoted rate n fixed for the full Substantial Interest Penalty For Early Withdrawal From All Certificate Accounts Eaton Federal 9th Annual bridal show to be held Jan. 19 Kalamazoo Center Hilton Inn. January 19, 1980. 11:30 a.m Free admission and door prizes. (1-15) and Loan Association FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan - Eaton Rapids, Michigan • Olivet, Michigan months , �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, January 16 1980 — Page 8 Varsity drops another toughie sports Lions split week’s contests The Lions took command of the Middleville Trojans on Tuesday night, 65-57, but were unable to overcome league leading scorer, Ben Tower of Saranac, on Friday and dropped that contest 59­ 55. Middleville fell to Valley’s balanced scoring attack early in the first quarter. The visiting Lions scored 19 points to the Trojans 14 in that period and built the lead to 33-24 by the half. Free throws kept the hosts in the game as they scored 10 of their third quarter 18 points at the charity stripe. With 1:48 to play in that quarter, the hosts tied the Lions 41-41. But it didn’t take the visitors long to respond as they ended the period with a 45-42 advantage. With two minutes to play in the game, Valley was in command with a 61-46 lead. Final score, MV - 65, M - 57. Jeff Mead led the Lions by turning in a fine offensive performance, scoring 20 points. He was followed by Aaron Snider with 14 and Pat Kersjes with 12. Tony Joostberns pulled down 14 rebounds and Pat Kersjes, ten. If Valley had the power to replay one quarter of basketball Friday night, they would surely chose the second because in that eight minutes Valley let a very important game slip through their fingers. The first quarter was evenly played with the Redskins taking the lead 13­ 11 at the buzzer that ended that period. Eight of the Lion eleven points were scored by senior guard, Jeff Mead, who finished the night with a total of 18. But in the second quarter. Sometimes the bereaved do not talk at all. Their grief produces a kind of numbness and silence. It is difficult to comfort or help this kind of person. They do not respond to your presence or the things you say. There is no easy way to penetrate this silence and you do not need to intrude in their grief. The friend who expresses sympathy and love can do no more. 'Voqtr FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 the Lions couldn’t buy a bucket and the Redskins seemed to be able to score at will., Part of the Redskin advantage came from their domination of the boards. Valley could only grab 10 rebounds in the first half while Saranac pulled down 18. Valley went to the locker room at half-time trailing 33­ 18. Just when the ’ Lions started their comeback, the 6’8” Saranac center, Ben Tower, picked up his 4th personal foul and left the game. So with 4:16 remaining in the quarter, Valley went to work. Led by Aaron Snider's 12 points, the Lions outscored the Redskins 20-8 and came to within three (3841) of the visitors. But when Tower reentered the game in the fourth quarter, he gave the Lions a lesson in scoring. Tower poured in 13 of his team’s total 18 points in the fourth quarter and kept the game out of reach for the Lions. Valley’s attempt to overcome the Redskins came with 1:06 remaining to be played. Don Fox hit two free throws to put Valley within five points of Saranac. The attempt fell shortf however, and Saranac left the gym a 59-55 point winner. Jeff Mead again led his team in scoring with 18 points. Aaron Snider added 17 points. The Lions travel to Por­ tland on Tuesday and host Central Montcalm on Friday. JV contests begin at 6'30. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads! WE HAVE THE EARM BOSS The Lions continued to lose the close ones Friday as they dropped another league contest to Carson City, 65-61. The Eagles pumped out to a lg-9 point first quarter lead and widened the margin to 38-29 by half-time on the superb shooting of Steve Proctor. Proctor scored 20 of Carson’s 38 points himself. Foul trouble plagued the Lions in the second half as the visitors from Maple Valley tried to contain their hosts. Several times Lion defense brought them back to within one point of the Eagles, but each opportunity fell short as Carson City took advantage of Valley defensive lapses to put the game out of reach. Valley defense remained poised despite an Eagle press and Jeff Mead and Jeff Beebe managed to hold the hot shooting Proctor to 4 points in the second half. But it was too little, too late as the Eagle first half point advantage was enough to insure victory. The Lions’ scoring attack was well balanced. Led by junior Aaron Snider with 17 points and senior co-captain Tony Joostberns with 15 points and 8 rebounds, the Lions also had help from sophomore Jeff Beebe with JV dropped at Carson City The Maple Valley JV’s, after a Christmas vacation, had a difficult time at Carson City, losing 60-38. The one bright note was Dom Morawski’s best game of the season. Dom scored eight points and grabbed Ihirteen rebounds. 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The Lions were handicapped with poor field goal shooting and being outscored 15-6 at the free throw line. Tom Brooke had an outstanding evening scoring 28 points and hauling down 25 rebounds. The Lions worked hard ,on their shooting Wednesday and Thursday. The J.V.’s are hoping to overcome their after Christmas slump and become a competitive J.V. team. On Friday, they had one of their best performances of the season, defeating Saranac 67 to 45. The Lions played well the first half, roaring to a 41 to 17 half-time lead. The defense played well and again fouls hurt the Lions when 28 fouls were called against them. The Lions were led by Eric Wolff and Tom Brooke, who each Freshmen take win at Vestaburg The Maple' Valley fresh­ man basketball team got back in the win column by defeating Vestaburg 65-50. Leading the Lions was Tony Dunkleburger with 24 pointe and 21 rebounds. Also adding to the Lions’ cause was Pete Koetji with 10 pointe and 5 rebounds. Dan Halsey also contributed 8 pointe. The Lions shot 39 percent from the field and 45 percent from the foul line. The Lions record is now 3-2 going into Christmas break. The Maple Valley fresh­ man basketball team held onto a lead of 17 at half-time to beat Carson City 58-47. The Lions were led by Tony Dunkleburger, who poured in 20 pointe and pulled dpwn 26 rebounds. Also helping the Lions’ cause were Randy Joostberns with 16 pointe and 6 rebounds, Dan Halsey with 7 pointe and 4 rebounds and Mike Gurd with 7 rebounds. The freshman Lions’ record is now 4-2 on the season. Students attending classes at Maple Valley’s Jr. - Sr. High School will be taking semester exams Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 16th and 17th: First semester ’ ends Friday, January 18th. There will not by any classes held for any Maply Valley students, K-12, on Friday the 18th. except for Voc. Ed. students going to Lansing. The bus will run and they are expected to attend. Teachers will be scoring tests and marking report cards in the morning and attending inservice meetings in the afternoon. Second semester begins Monday. Jan. 21st, 1980. Report cards will be issued on Wednesday. Jap. 23rd. score scored 18 pons. points. Also so scoring for the Lions were Dom Morawski, 8 points; Alan Hamilton, 6 pointe; Tim Tobias, 4 points; Walt Maurer, 4 pointe; Mike Hull,' 3 pointe; Rich Elliston, Mike Kelly and Glenn Coffman each scored two pointe. Dom Morawski played his best game of the season, recording 12 rebounds. Tom Brooke added his game high 19 rebounds. Mike Hull should be complimented for his fine defense and unselfish Play. The.J.V.’s league record is 3 wins and 2 losses. Overall, (he Lions are 3 wins and 5 losses. On Tuesday they travel to Portland and on Friday they play at home vs'. Central Montcalm. They would appreciate your support, with both games starting at 6:30. 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January 16, 1980__Page 9 Senior trio holds key to Lion s success The Maple Valley Lions welcome new coach Natalja Meyer to the volleyball helm this season and will use a senior trio as the core to a successful opening season for the rookie coach. Tuesday Aspinall who has shown superb setting skills in the past will be centering the ball for the pounding hits of spikers Kathy Christopher and Joyce Warner. The three will likely hold the’key to the volleyball success of the 1980 Lions. Backing up that core group will be setter Angie Webb, a junior who also has exhibited some promising setting skill. Completing Meyer’s starting lineup will be juniors Diane Cook and Brenda Browne. Meyer started out with a 5­ 1 offensive setup geared Front row (from left): Diane Cook, Jodi Forell, Angie Webb, Tuesday Aspinall, around setter Aspinall. Joyce Warner. However, the appearance of Back row (from left): Coach Natalie Meyer, Carla Sutfin, Brenda Browne, Webb on the scene has Shelly Wiser, Dawn McCrimmen, Marsha Zinger, Kathy Christopher. necessitated a change in (Reminder photo) setup to a 6-2 formation to take advantage of the two “outstanding setters” in Meyer’s opinion. The Lions seem to be ' strongest in the setting category. Sophomore Carls Sutfin is listed on the varsity roster because of her own outstanding setting abilities though her playing time may be limited behind Aspinall and Webb. Senior Terrie Houston will steady the backup group with her spiking abilities. Also son the roster as spikers are junior Jodi Forell, Dawn McCrimmen, Shelly Wiser, and Marsha Zinger. The Lions have played one match thus far, a 3-15, 15-13, 5-15 loss to Montabella. Meyer detected receiving service skills as the biggest weakness of the 1980 team and will be working on that aspect of the game as schedule play continues. 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CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH With one dominating win notched on their brand-new 1980 victory belt, the junior varsity volleyball Lions look toward a super season ac­ cording to an enthusiastic Coach Charles Tait. “Our talent is showing early and, as long as they all stick together, we’re going to have a big year,” com­ mented first-year Coach Tait who is in his second year of teaching at Maple Valley. Tait used a starting lineup MAPLE VALLEY JUNIOR VARSITY PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drdinage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Junior Varsity volleyball expects super season - Wrestling invitational ...a big success! A big thank' you must be extended to the hard working fans, student^ and teachers who helped make thfe wrestling tournament, held at the Maple Valley High School, successful. The 9th annual Maple Valley Invitational was held Saturday, January 12, 1980. Approximately 90 wrestlers representing eight high schools participated in the day-long event. The workers were responsible for ef ef-­ ficiently handling ap­ proximately 120 wrestling matches. Student workers included Sue Hickey, Newhian Maurer, Janis Siple, Sherry Harshman, Corrine Cole and Lisa Cogswell. Teachers also working the tournament were Dan Watson, Gary St. Onge and Bob Losik.. In addition to these people, several area fans added a big hand; they are Dale Berry, Brian Benedict, Brian Fassett and Denise Covell. Larry Lenz, athletic director of the Maple Valley High School, made award presentations after the championship final matches. Thanks. Action Ads FOR SALE; Wood, oil, natural dr propayne gas, furnace or heaters and add ons, you need help, call us. NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE, (517)-852-9231. (tfn) PANELING: 25 different kinds in stock ffom $4.89 $14.00. Over 100 kinds or­ dering weekly. Hometown Lumber, Nashville. 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January 16. 1980 — Page 10 Nashville Village Council Local 4-H’ers attend horseback conference by Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Three Eaton County residents will attend the 4-H Horseback Riding for Handicappers Conference January 25-26. Kathryn Whaley and Laura Polhamus of Charlotte, and Sheri Sass, Eaton County’s Instructor of Handicapper Riding Program from Galesburg, will attend, joining other 4-H leaders from across the state at Kettunen Center, the Michigan 4-H Leader training facility near Tustin. “The conference provides an opportunity for leaders to WATER HEATERS GAS OR ELECTRIC 30 GAL & UP NASHVILLLE HARDWARE 105 NORTH MAIN ST. 852-0713 to improve their skills in other organizations programs. A developing handicapper develop horseback riding programs highlight of the two-day within their own counties,” conference will be an in­ says Nancy Diuble, Eaton tensive seminar for in­ structors, taught by Lida County 4-H Youth Agent. Over the past four years, 4- McGowan, the executive H Horseback Riding for director of Cheff Center for Handicappers has involved' the Handicapped. The conference will also 29 counties throughout include a media sharing Michigan, Diuble says. The conference will offer session, during which per­ seminars on volunteer sons may give presentations training and working with on the success of programs REGULAR MEETING - DEC. 27,1979 in their counties. Such conferences are made possible by donations to the Michigan 4-H Foun­ dation from individuals, organizations, and businesses. For more information about the Horseback Riding for Handicappers program or other 4-H activities, contact Nancy Diuble, at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Office at 543-2310. LaLeche league to meet — This month’s meeting of La Leche League will be on January 15, Tuesday, at 7:30 p.m. at 160A Bippley Road, 4-H party — The January 4-H Family Skate will be held on Thursday, January 24, from 7-10 p.m. at Adams’ Skating Center in Charlotte. The Skating Center is hosting this county-wide 4-H activity. This is a perfect chance to have fun, make friends from all over the county and enjoy some real old-fashioned 4-H fellowship. Lake Odessa. Call 374-7519 or 517-726-1264 for directions. Topic for the January meeting will be ‘The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Difficulties’. Anyone interested in learning about breastfeeding is welcome. The meetings are informal and we offer support, en­ couragement, and in­ formation on breastfeeding. Also available at the meetings is a lending library with books on breastfeeding, childbirth, childcare, and nutrition and also current reprints on breastfeeding. JOHN DEERE SUPER FREEBIE SALE If you have any questions you would like to talk over with a La Leche League leader about breastfeeding, please feel free to call Kathy Othmer, 1-517-726-1264, at any time. Hope to see you Tuesday, January 15. CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all my customers on Route 895 for all the candy, cookies, gifts and money at Christmas time. BryonS. Terpening CARD OF THANKS The family of Doris Cogswell wishes to express their sincere appreciation and thanks to the neighbors, friends, relatives and co­ workers for the gifts of flowers, money and food; for the contributions to the Heart Fund and other kind­ nesses shown us during our time of sorrow. A special thanks to the Hastings Ambulance Ser­ vice, the Pennock Hospital Emergency Staff and the Leonard-Osgood and Wren Funeral Home for their services; to the pallbearers and to Rev. Curtis for his comforting words. 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The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held December 27, 1979 at the Castleton Township Hall at 7:00 p.m. was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Curtis, Kienutske, Babcock, Spoelstra and Hinckley. Absent Kohfeldt. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Leon Frith, Supt. of D.P.W. was present to give the Department of Public Works report. Motion by Kienutske, supported by Hinckley to adopt section 18.04 PLANNING COMMISSION. The planning commission shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Village Council. Unex­ pired terms of present members shall be continued to their present expiration, after which all new members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. Each member shall receive the sum of $5.00 for his/her services in attending regular monthly meetings of said Board, and an additional sum of $5.00 for serving as a member of the investigating committee of said board. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Babcock to delete the following sentence in Section 3.07 s.s. (j). The fee for all occupied trailers shall be $10.00 per year with the renewal date to be one year from date of original issuance and each year thereafter. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Curtis to add the word permanent to section 3.07 (m) as follows: P No lot or parcel of land in any district except R-2 or PUD Districts shall be used for the location of PERMANENT mobile home or trailer when such mobile home or trailer is used or is intended to be used as a PERMANENT dwelling unit or maintained as living quarters on such lot or parcel. Yes, Curtis, Babcock, Hinckley, Spoelstra. No Kienutske, stating that he voted no because he felt Section 3.07 should be totally renewed as a whole and not part by part. Motion carried. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Hinckley to purchase a cab for the Kabota snowblower from Galesburg Lawn & Garden at a cost of $400. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Kienutske, supported by Hinckley to adopt the attached rental agreement with Mr. and Mrs. Scott Decker for the property located at 9200 Greggs Crossing Road. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Hinckley to enter into the attached Land Contract with Katherine Luke and John Tracy Luke effective December 27, 1979. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Kienutske, supported by Curtis to go into executive session to discuss personnel with Supt'. of DPW Leon Frith; All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Kienutske to pay the quarterly payment of $1,600 to the Nashville, Maple Grove, Castleton Fire Board. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Curtis to pay the quarterly payment of $750.00 to the Lakeview Cemetery Board. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Curtis, supported by Babcock to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: January 10, 1980 Susan M. 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Court St.., Hastings Phone (616) 948-8767 HAIRDESIGNERS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, January 16, 1980 Vermontville Fire, Continued from front A weekly report from: Page 11 t Senator Richard Allen Fighting with corn ’•SSI1 •SSI1'®' The lives of four Vermontville residents were snuffed out Thursday morning when fire gutted this two-story frame home on Ionia Road. Dead were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel (Jackie) Davis and children Todd, 13, and Amy, 12. NX '"•S ii i*i^ Amy,12. Death was causedfrom smoke inhalation and suffocation. Funeral services for the victims were held Sunday in Evart. . Former Lansing residents, the Davis family had moved to their home on Ionia Road, about a mile south of Ver­ montville, just last summer. The children attended Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High. Another son, sixteen-yearold Thomas survives. He was reportedly spending the night with friends when the fire occured, according to the sheriff’s department. The blaze was reported at 1:19 a.m. by Darwin Alldaffer, a volunteer firefighter for the Ver­ montville Fire Department, who happened to be driving past. The home was already severely engulfed in flames when Alldaffer spoted the blaze. The intense heat also prevented the Vermontville Fire Department from immediately entering the home to attempt to rescue its occupants. Family members were all sleeping, said the sheriff’s department, and there was no evidence that anyone awoke and tried to escape after the fire was in progress. Vermontville firefighters were assisted at the scene by the Nashville-based department. About two dozen firefighters were on the scene until about 7 a.m. Mr. Davis was employed at Builders Ready-Mix in Lapsing and Mrs. Davis was the owner of Fashion Center Beauty Salon, also in Lan­ sing. Their Vermontville home was the former residence of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Benton. Stale Senator Richard Allen (R-Ithaca), a farmer and agricultural leader in the Michigan Legislature, gave qualified support to the Soviet corn embargo in a speech to farm leaders in his home area this week. Allen, who operates a Gratiot County farm growing 400 acres of corn, said his first reaction when he heard plans for the em­ bargo was a straight­ forward, direct, “You can’t do that to us!” But according to Allen, on further sober reflection, the desperate nature of the in­ ternational situation had to be recognized. “And, I realized,” said Allen “we don’t just grow corn on that farm, we’re growing sons too. Give us a choice of fighting with the corn or the sons and we’ll choose to fight with corn!" CARE aids Cambodians and boat people “The appalling condition of Cambodian refugees arriving in Thailand stuns the mind and shocks the conscience,” said Edwin Wesely, Chairman of CARE, recently returned from the Cambodian refugee camps. CARE-MEDICO nurses are caring for the sick in the camps. One of these nurses, Cynthia Tice, received her master’s degree in nursing from Wayne State Univer­ sity in Detroit. CARE is providing medicine and food for the refugees and has set up kitchen - and - clinic facilities for treating the most severely malnourished. Candidate’s Forum, i SSI li b liw bw > tarn t |:« iiuiWW 1 HI-TO Iffl b oi i ten a few meetings and quit.” He admitted one can make a lot of enemies serving on the zoning board, and said Nash­ ville’s ordinance needs some work to delete parts “not compatible to our town.” Christiansen also talked briefly about the village acquiring land for industrial development, after the sewer project is completed. Ted Spoelstra, a present member of the village council whose term expires April 1, is challenging Christiansen for the presidency. “Had I known I was going to run against a candidate whose name is a household word in Nashville,' I might have had a second thought,” observed Spoelstra, but added that he believed it was time for Harold to take a rest and let the younger people take over. Spoelstra praised Christiansen’s Years of service to the village. “It is very difficult for just plain ordinary folks like us to step into trustee seats and take, , over the very difficult task of running a village,” noted Spoelstra. He said he had spent four years on the council, and it took him one year “to get his feet wet.” Spoelstra said citizen input was very much needed at council meetings. “We moved to larger meeting quarters hoping to get larger crowds,” he explained, but they have rjot materialized. When quizzed by Andrus about plans to promote better citizen attendance at meetings, Spoelstra said he would try to have better from front In the first relief airlift from the U.S., nearly 90,000 pounds of baby food donated to CARE by Gerber Products was sent to Thailand at no Vermontville Syrup Festival meeting The regular meeting of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association will be held January 15th. The meeting will be at Maple Manor at 8:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. charge via a Pan American cargo jet on November 17. An additional 310,000 pounds of Gerber baby food is now ready for shipment to Thailand. Mr. Wesely announced that CARE has begun a “special, Crucial drive to raise $5 million from the public to aid Cambodian refugees. Contributions can be sent to the Cambodian Relief Fund, C.A.R.E., 1704 Guardian Building., Detroit, 48226. control of the meetings with an agenda. “We need meetings that move right along, so that citizens who come with a problem won’t have to sit' there and wait Russell N. Frith such a long time,” he said. GREAT FALLS, Mont. Statements of their Senior Airman Russell N. Pres. Dar Sample has present duties were given by Frith, son of Mr. and Mrs. called for a special meeting unopposed incombents Lawrence A. Frith of Rural January 24, 7 p.m. sharp at Cooley, Corkwell and Route 2, Vermontville, the Club House for final Elliston. Mich., has been awarded the discussion on our annual Village assessor Justin Air . Force Good Conduct snow-farrie, Sun., Jan. 27. Cooley said he “tries to hold Medal for exemplary con­ He wishes eveiy member to property taxes down as duct while in active military attend. (1-23) much as possible, within service of the United States state guidelines.” here at Malmstrom Air MEMORIAM Clerk Susan Corkwell said In memory of Leon Force Base. her main job was helping to The airman is a 1973 Stanton. Anyone wishing to prepare the village’s annual contribute to the memorial graduate of Maple Valley $479,000 budget which, like a for Leon Stanton may send Junior Senior High School, household budget,” often contributions to the Church Vermontville. only covers the necessities.” of the Nazarene, 301 Fuller Mrs. Corkwell also explained St., Nashville, MI 49073. (1-8) her many other duties which include handling communications and complaints, setting elections, doing FOR SALE: 1975 CJ5 Jeep, payroll, billing sewer and $3,600 or best offer. 517-852­ water users, and taking 0833, Nashville. (1-15) minutes at public meetings. “Village Hall is the nerve $$$ YOU WANT TO SAVE center of the village,” she DOLLARS $$$ Then call pointed out. Mrs. Corkwell NASHVILLE HEATING and also strongly encouraged ask about a time clock for public input at public your electric water heater. NASHVILLE HEATING meetings. Village treasurer Lois SALES AND SERVICE, 852­ Elliston told the audience of 9231. (tfn) her duties in keeping daily LISTING WANTED: We tabs on the village monies in have a customer for a choice 10 checking and 10 savings wooded building site of 10 ' accounts, and her yearly acres or more near Nash­ duty of billing and collecting ville. Call Joe or Marge village property taxes. Andrews, 852-0712 or Stan­ At the conclusion of the tons Realtors & Auctioneers, meeting. President Andrus Nashville 852-1717 or thanked the candidates on Vermontville - 726-0181. behalf of the Chamber for participating in the very BOARDING DOGS & CATS: informative program. Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. M.V. Drift Skippers Action Ads Serving our country Allen went on to outline the program he felt was necessary to prevent economic disaster falling largely on farmers but also on the general economy due to balance of trade problems from lower commodity prices. The major thrust should be that grain be withheld from export and not be available to the market, held in the government reserve and used for any food or feed purpose, or used as a replacement for any grain that could go to any of those areas. Essentially that means using the grain for fuel, burning it directly or con­ verting it to alcohol for gasohol. If the amount of grain apparently to be withheld from Russia were to be converted to alcohol without diverting other grain to the market it would require spreading the sale over a period of time, at least a number of quarters with additional free storage time, according to Allen. The Senator went on to say that in his opinion farmers should object unless these objectives were met and other restraints were im­ posed on other segments. He gave as examples a restriction on the impact of caviar and denying visas for tourists and TV networks to attend the Olympics. “Military warfare is going out of style and economic warfare is coming inj’ concluded Allen. “As far­ mers we must realize this country is going to lead with food and grain exports; that’s our Sunday punch! We have to develop policy that keeps the agricultural economy from being the shock troops, expendable in battle. Gasohol presents a practical, though long range solution.” Similar speeches were made in St. Johns and Breckenridge where Allen addressed gasohol meetings arranged by the Cooperative Extension Service. Obituaries "You people found deductions and credits I didn’t know about. I shoulda come here last year.” Harry Lyle Rizor NASHVILLE - Mr. Harry Lyle Rizor, age 86, of 724 Durkee, died Thursday, January 10,.1980 at his home. He was born in Barry County on October 18,1898, the son of David and Margaret (McGlynn) Rizor. He married Eunice Mead on December 30, 1914. He was employed by Hastings Grain and Bean, Riverside Elevator in Nash­ ville and was a substitute mail carrier for seventeen years in Hastings. Mr. Rizor is survived by his wife Eunice; two sons, Robert of Bellevue and Jack of Battle Creek; thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Mason of Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12, from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Dr. Howard Lyman of­ ficiated. Burial was in Striker Cemetery. H&R Block preparers are care­ fully trained to ask the right questions. They dig for every honest deduction and credit. And they want to make sure you pay only the taxes you owe. 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Pkg. 99 Chef-Boy-ar-Dee CHEESE PIZZA ,5.3/3 89e � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-01-23.pdf 6ac9f0a25a31fea8c1f5a7b6c89cd16d PDF Text Text PUBLIC IIBRART BULK RATS CRUNCH STRICT MICHKAN 4NN PAID U.S. POSTAGE Ho»tteg*> Mkhi«a 4P0M permit ho. P Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Vol. 107, No. 35 — Wednesday, January 23, 1980 Friends of Library elect officers; plan book mending Joy Peake has been elected president of the Nashville Friends of the Library. Others elected at the group’s Jan. 14 general meeting at Putnam Library were: Merry Ossenheimer, vice president; Pam White, secretary; and Mary Hay, who will continue as treasurer. A book mending training session will be held at 10 a.m. January 29 for anyone in­ terested in learning the process. Melissa Showalter and the librarians will be demonstrating techniques in mending books. Please plan to attend. A new committee sign-up sheet is available at the library and everyone in­ terested is asked to indicate how they would like to help the library this year. New members and old members alike are asked to help support the various com­ mittees and are urged to visit the library and sign up. A brief review was made of last year’s projects. Enthusiastic comments were made in anticipation of another Summer Reading Prqgram for the children in the community. If you have now payable for 1980 at th,e children’s books you would library or to any of the of­ like to donate for our sum­ ficers. An early request to mer reading program, pay dues is being made so please bring them into the this income can be applied library at anytime so we can toward the purchase of a anticipate how many will be projector. It is hoped that the available. The yearly book projector can be purchased sale at the library is also and made available for use being planned and we would during the summer reading appreciate your donations of program. books — hard cover or paper Other means of earning back books in good condition. money to purchase a Contact the library if you projector were discussed. need someone to pick them Plans are under con­ up or bring them in during sideration for a craft sale and it was suggested all regular library hours. It also was^ noted during members or interested the meeting that dues are persons plan to make a few craft items and have them available for sale later this year. If you have some craft items you would be willing to donate, please notify the library. At the close of the meeting, Jane Shoup shared more historical information regarding the Putnam family. Mrs. Shoup has obtained most of her in­ formation from Mrs. Put­ nam’s scrapbooks and other family writings and old newspaper articles. The purpose of the Friends of the Library organization is to maintain an association of persons interested in libraries; to focus public attention on the library ; to stimulate the use of the library’s resources and services; to receive and encourage gifts, endowments and bequests to the library; to support and cooperate with the library in developing library services and facilities for the com­ munity. The Friends group has completed its first year in attempting to meet those goals and wishes to thank everyone in the organization and in the community who have helped them along the way. Work begins on Nashville's riverbank park project An idea, seeded several originally the idea of Mrs. okayed $25,000 for the park, years ago, to develop a park Sena French of Nashville, and the Michigan Departon the banks of the Thor­ says Bill Hecker, one of the ment of Natural Resources napple River in downtown original members of the has authorized a $34,000 Nashville has blossomed into RRDC mathing funds grant. reality with the beginning of Bill said Sena made the The RRDC learned about work on the site. suggestion at a Chamber of administration procedures Members of the Riverside Commerce meeting several of the grant funds during a Recreational Development years ago, and the park recent meeting with Sylvia Corporation have been busy project has blossomed from Dulaney, Barry County clearing trees and brush that beginning. Grants Coordinator, and her from the Thornapple River The RRDC was formed as assistant, Steven Reid. Jim bank, west of the Main Street a nonrprofit corporation to Cain of Williams & Works of business district, where the develop the park. Mem- Grand Rapids, engineers for organization has plans to bership is comprised of local the project, also was present a develop community volunteers. The group began at thatjneeting. raising monies for the park Another donation which recreational park. Softball diamonds and by sponsoring an annual will benefit the park was the other public facilities are Harvest Festival, starting in recent pledge from the planned. After the land is 1977 and continuing through Nashville Village Council to cleared, it will be leveled 1979. donate 500 yards of fill dirt. with fill dirt before con­ Recently approved state Other such contributions are struction of the park begins. and federal grants will also being sought by the RRDC. Development of a park on aid the park project. The The RRDC has expressed the riverbank site was U.S. Department of Housing appreciation for all funds and Urban Development has received through the festivals and also foi recent Present members of the donations to the park RRDC, in addition to project. Hecker, are Sallye McLean, Lois Elliston, Larry Cork­ well, Richard Chaffee, and Dennis Lamie. Splitting wood, which was salvaged for firewood, are Larry Corkwell and Todd McMillon. Duane Hamilton and crew delivered fill dirt to bulldoze over the swampy area of the site. Duane is shown operating the dozer, while two unidentified young boys look on. There was no school Friday, so this was great sport. Filling and grading by Hamilton started last week after members of the RRDC had spent two weeks clearing brush and trees from the site. About one acre of the six-acre site has been cleared and leveled. The area will receive an additional four inches of top soil before grass planting and landscaping latec-on. The park area will be cleared to within 50 feet of the Thornapple River bank. The park lies adjacent and west of the new village parking lot behind Nashville's Main Street stores. Bleachers will be situated in the area where the park and lot adjoin, where an earthen bank inclines toward the park. (Maple valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. January 23. 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News A lovely antique glass-gronted bookcase is the latest addition to Putnam Public Library. The beautiful piece was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur (Margaret) Bateman of Nashville in memory of her mother, the late Mrs. Von W. Furniss. She was the former Miss Edna Johnson, a teacher in the early Nashville school system. Made in Saginaw, the bookcase originally belonged to Miss Josephine Nevins, also an early Nashville schoolteacher. A lifelong friendship was formed when the two young teachers first became acquainted here in 1901. Subsequently, Josephine moved to the Detroit area, married a man by the name of Keal, and finished her teaching career as an English professor at Wayne State University. Edna married Von W. Furniss, longtime Nashville drug store owner and businessman, and retired from full-time teaching to raise a family: daughters, Margaret and Pauline. Throughout those years, Edna was very active in the local Woman’s Literary Club, serving much of the time as parlimentarian for the organization. The bookcase given to Edna by Josephine, and later inherited by Edna’s daughter Margaret, will fill a very vital and appropriate need at the library. It will be placed in the second floor “Meeting Room” that was restored by the Nashville Woman’s Literary Club in the 1960’s. There, in answer to a December plea from the Putnam Library Board, it will house the library’s art books collection. Also displayed in that room is the collection of Putnam Public Library’s religious books, donated mostly by Rev. Clyde C. Gibson before his death. That collection is housed in another glass-fronted case, acquired from the Gibson family in 1977. A gift of bracketed wall shelving for books was also received by the library last week, thanks to the generosity of Mrs. Viola Beystrum of Nashville. Since it is past Christmas and several weeks before her birthday, Mrs. Nellie Moon was doubly delighted with a surprise party at her home last Monday afternoon. Stopping by with ice cream and other refreshments were Mrs. Helen Seller, Mrs. Nan Crafts and Mrs. Helen Furlong, all of Nash­ ville. The ladies also brought along a game of Flinch for an enjoyable afternoon of entertainment and visiting, and they presented Mrs. Moon with a lovely narcissus plant. Although the gathering was in observance of no special occasion, it was a most memorable day for Mrs. Moon. Mrs. Bertha Becker ofNashville recently spent ten days in Greenville at the home of her sister, Mrs. Eileen Neitzel, to aid her with preparing for a move into a new senior citizens apartment complex there. Mrs. Neitzel is confined to a wheelchair due to illness. A Thursday visitor at the home of Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville was her grandson, Leon Doty of Battle Creek. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nashville and Mrs. Irene Gaskill of Charlton Park Road were Sunday afternoon callers on a friend, Mrs. Don (Ruth) Shepard of rural Charlotte. Mrs. Shepard is presently confined to bed with broken vertebrae, sustained in a recent fall. After enjoying dinner at a restaurant near Woodbury Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett of Nashville called on her PERSONALIZED HAIR CARE FOR YOU Professional hairstyling with your kind of life­ style in mind! The Mirrors image ,4PSN|UOUloiaae.. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 852-9192 Nashville By Susan Hinckley daughters and families: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert (Florence) Hillard and Mr. and Mrs. Clare (Audrey) Steward, all of rural Charlotte. Stories of Nashville’s past continue to bring responses from the present, as the joy of early photos is shared by many former village residents. Pictured in a recent “Memories” piece on Nashville High School’s traditional Junior-Senior Hunt was the junior class in the year 1916. In that group was a student named Mayme Deller. After the story appeared, Mrs. Clarence Shaw of Nashville sent a copy to Mayme, who is now Mrs. Borough' and lives at Rogers City, Michigan. Last week, Mrs. Shaw (the former Bernice Mead) received a response from her friend Mayme. She wrote that she had enjoyed seeing the picture of her class, and also noted that she had received previous “Memories” clippings that had featured Nashville’s early baseball and football teams. The clippings had been sent to Mayme by a friend because Mayme’s brother, the late Sterling Deller, was pictured in them. Sterling is wellremembered here as an outstanding athlete. The Deller family lived west of town and the children attended country school at Barryville before coming to Nashville High School. In Rogers City, Mayme now lives near another longtime local resident, Mrs. Frank (Lola) Reynard, who moved north in 1972 to be near her daughter after living 50 years on a farm southeast of Nashville. Mrs. Reynard celebrated her 90th birthday in December. The Nashville Assembly of God Church will be hosting a musical entitled “Music Machine” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 23rd. The performance Will be presented by the youth of the Hastings Assembly of God. Special music was enjoyed at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene Sunday evening when “The Canadian Singers” from Ontario, Canada, performed. A fellowship followed the service to give the congregation an opportunity to meet the vocalists. A Saturday visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas De Camp of Nashville was their daughter, Mrs. Arlen (Barbara) Heise of Woodland, and her daughter, Becky. Saturday evening callers were the De Camp’s son and his wife, Fred and Lois De Camp of Eaton Rapids, and friends, Mr. and Mrs. Dendall Guy of Bristol, Indiana. The Fred De Camps were also Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas De Camp. Mrs. M. Dewey (Mary) Castelein, Jr., of Nashville is home now after being hospitalized at Pennock over the New Year’s holiday. She was taken ill while grocery shopping, and spent several days in the hospital with symptoms of flue or inner ear infection. Mary had now improved and her husband, Dewey, who has been hospitalized several times recently due to emphysema, is also home now and doing well. Mrs. Gaylord Gray, her daughter, Mrs. Samuel (Judy) Loy, and daughter-in-law,'Mrs. Jerry (Lucy) Gray, all of Nashville, enjoyed a Monday trip to Grand Rapids to calll on Lucille’s sister, Mrs. Paul (Marcile) Guy. The ladies enjoyed lunch together and an afternoon of visiting. Recent guests of Rev. and Mrs. Richard Wadsworth of Nashville,were Mr. and Mrs. Leward Smith, who were enroute to their home at Remus following a 3-week stay in Florida. The Smiths arrived in Nashville Saturday night. They enjoyed Sunday services at the Church of the Nazarene, and later had Sunday dinner with the Wadsworth family. Letters received last week expressed appreciation for the recent “Memories” story on C. S. Harmon, Nashville’s school superintendant during the World War I era. Writing was a former Harmon pupil, Kenneth A. Meade of Franklin, and Harmon’s daughter, Mrs. Agusta Vogt of Manchester.’ In his letter, Meade expressed the thought that the published photo of Harmon showed “the compassion and empathy he had for others.” Mrs. Vogt said she only wished her father could see the story. “It surely would please him,” she wrote. Harmon died in 1942. After leaving Nashville in the early 1920’s, he taught at Holland High School until his retirement at age 70, in the late 20’s. “I also enjoyed the Christmas ‘Memory’ and Howard Brumm’s recollections,” wrote Kenneth A. Meade. “The skits he (Brumm) describe^ must have started after I graduated (in 1921) as I do not remember we ever did anything like that.” Brumm had written about a Christmas skit presented by high school students just prior to the annual holiday vacation. “I do remember that we had to participate in programs for high school assemblies,” added Meade, who recalled that as a senior he had to give an oration on “The Irish Free State” at such an event. In remembering other school assemblies, Mead said that as a junior he participated in a debate. “As a sophomore I had to give an illustrated talk based on slides that accompanied the large stereoptican the school then owned,” he noted. As a freshman, Meade had to give a recitation he had memorized. “Sometimes we presented book reviews,” continued Meade. “Of course these programs went on throughout the year.” The Christmas skits of which Brumm wrote took place in the early to mid-1920’s; the most memorable one being a parody based on a faculty meeting. Brumm, a Charlevoix resident, is a 1925 graduate of Nash­ ville High. Several local youths from the Nashville Church of the Nazarene will participate in an unusual activity the night of February 1st. The program, called a “Teen Lock-In,” will see youths from throughout the local church zone enter the Church of the Nazarene at Grand Ledge at 7:30 p.m. Friday and remain there until 9 a.m. Saturday. Various activities and games will keep the youngsters entertained, and they will also view two inspirational movies, “Pilgrim’s Progress” and “Christiana.” The Nazarene’s Teen Lock-In is all part of the church’s international observance ofYouth Week, beginning January 27 and ending February 3rd. In connection with that event, the local Church of the Nazarene youth will resume weekly 7 p.m. Wednesday fellowship meetings at the Nashville church. The first of these meetings will be held January 23rd. Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Pufpaff of Nashville were recently called to Fremont by the illness of her brother, former local resident Bob Davis. He is currently confined at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon following emergency gall bladder surgery and complications of pneumonia. At this writing it was not known how soon he would be released. Robie and Adrien spent three days at the Davis home in Fremont, being snowed in shortly after their arrival there. Later, they were able to make their way to Muskegon to visit Bob at the hospital there. Mrs. Ben (Thelma) Mason of rural Nashville was confined at a Grand Rapids hospital last week. At this writing, she was expected to return home Sunday. Quentin Ward of rural Nashville returned recently from a two-weeks holiday stay with relatives in North Dakota. Upon his return home, he and Miss Cinda Murphy of Lansing enjoyed a weekend trip to Chicago by Amtrak to visit her brother and his family, Jeff and Rae Murphy apd daughter, Kathryn. Jeff is enrolled in graduate studies in the para­ legal field at Roosevelt University there. Upon completion of his studies, the Murphys expect to return to Michigan in the spring. Jeff is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Murphy of Nash­ ville; and his wife is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hosey of Kinsel Highway. Saturday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Reid and children of Vermontville. Saturday evening, the Clarence / Childrens QUILTED A Materials Regular‘4.49 We Still Have Our SPECIAL on VELOURS!! (across from the Post Office in Nashville) HOURS: Tues, thru Sot. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Closed on Mon. AR PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UHITED METHODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. CHURCH Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m.. Sun. A.M. Worship.. 9:15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 PASTOR STEVEN L. REID a.m. “Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR HASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. AM Service 11 a.m. PM Service Wed. Service 7 p.m. 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Youth.. .Roger Claypool 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/» mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Youth Fellowship Sunday ............. 6 p.m. Sunday School ..10 a.m. Bible Study Thur..8 p.m. Corning Service .11 a.m. rev. Leonard putnam Evening Service .. 7 p .m. REV. PAUL L. BOGER PASTOR MARVIN POTTER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 South Main, Vermontville CHURCH OF THE HAZAREHE 301 Fuller St., Nashville PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville Sunday. Sch.o.ol. 10 0 a.m. Sunday; Church Worship ..11 a.m. Morning Worship .11 (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Fellowship Time Time After After Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING P.M. worship......... 7 p.m. Wednesday Wednesday Evening Evening Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Wednesday PWraeydenre MsdeaeytiEvening Envgenin7 g p.m. Prayer Meeting ...7pm Wors^ip Rev. Richard Wadsworth TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School...... 9:45 a.nv Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Church School ... 10 a.m.Sunday: A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. SPECM L. • • *3 3 yard PASTOR RANDY REED Prayer Meeting. 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UHITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �■>i7L\ishy^jC f s wiedapidatestifeil tamBtCwsstyteiUpM tlrRapectoretmtolte UXftiXfcWte: msseiEaH’iit Bl it it tat dlr. aifcl tat wt Jr. ta fc Mi neri iisrijraui o frefrfflil’ fr1.il Reids were callers on his sister and her husband, Ethel and Frank Shaver of Battle Creek. The Builders Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet this Wednesday, January 23rd, at 8 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pennock of Bivens Road. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andrus, Jr., •former Nashville residents now of Hastings, on the birth of a daughter January 12th. The new arrival weighed in at 7 lbs., 3% ozs., and has been named Ericka Lynne. She will be welcomed home by 4-year-old twin brothers, Dave and Jon. Charles Andrus, Jr. is proprietor of the Nashville Auto and Farm Supply in our village and is also president of the local Chamber of Commerce. The Nashville Fire Dept, has had a very hectic schedule lately, responding to several major fires. The latest call, at the time of this report, was a pole barn fire on Morgan Road near the Greggs Crossing intersection, about four miles west of the village. Local firefighters received the alarm about 2:40 a.m. Sunday morning, January 13. They found the structure totally engulfed with flames when they arrived, and they stayed on the scene two hours. The property is reportedly owned by Dr. Oscar De Goa of Hastings. Cause of the blaze is currently under investigation by authorities. Arson is suspected. Neighbors had reported seeing strangers in the area on several occasions, including just prior to the fire. Mr. and Mrs. Nate Sheldon of rural Nashville returned recently from a 3-day trip to Ludington to visit their son and . his wife, Jim and Lori Sheldon. While there, the Sheldons enjoyed several excursions to the Lake Michigan shoreline to watch wildlife near the area and to view unusual ice formations on pilings near the water’s edge. Lake Michigan is not frozen over yet this winter, due to our abnormally warm weather. However, the Sheldons witnessed high tides, strong winds and low visibility conditions on the lake during their stay. Lawrence Horn of Nashville is recovering well from surgery he underwent January Uth at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. At this writing, it is expected he will be con­ fined for two weeks following his operation. We wish him a speedy recovery. His address at Leila Hospital is Room 612, 300 North Ave., Battle Creek, 49017. The Mayo-Evans Birthday Club met January 10th at the home of Mrs. Laura Kelly of Bellevue for a noon potluck dinner. At a business meeting conducted later by president Theda Gardner, the club decided to donate $5 to both the Barry and Eaton County “March of Dimes” campaigns. In other business, discussion of eligibility for club membership resulted in a decision that members should presently reside, or at one time have lived, in the Mayo-Evans neighborhood. A get well card was signed by members of the club and sent to Leona Blanchett. Una Callihan suggested that a card also be sent to Maybelle Wyatt, a former club member now residing in Adrian. Vanessa Carpenter invited the club to her home on Butler Road for a potluck dinner and white elephant bingo party in February, if roads are then passable. Visiting and bingo concluded Thursday’s meeting. The annual “Sweetheart Banquet” of the Nashville Baptist Church is set for February 9th at 8:30 p.m. at the Sveden House in Lansing. Adults of the church will attend the Saturday evening event, at which special music will be furnished by the Dodson Family of Battle Creek. The theme of the banquet is “The Greatest of These is Love.” Several members of the Maple Grove Birthday Club met last Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Bea Rogers of Dowling. A lovely day was enjoyed as members brought fabric and cut out blocks for quilts the club will be assembling in the future. Sorry to learn of the death last Monday of the Rev. Lloyd A. Mead, 95, who was a Nashville area native and Methodist minister for over 70 years. His sister, Mrs. Clarence (Bunny) Shaw, resides in Nashville. Rev. Mead and his wife, the former Lola Hyde, have been at the Barry County Medical Care Facility since their return to Michigan last fall from their retirement home in St. Petersburg, Florida. Rev. Mead was ordained in 1907 and in 1977 received the Golden Cane Award from the Michigan Conference of United Methodist Churches for being the eldest minister in the conference. Rev. Mead served various Michigan pastorates until his retirement in 1948, including the Nashville and Barryville charge in 1943-44. He and his wife moved to Florida following his first retireriient, but he was called later to serve at Chevy Chase, Maryland, and later, despite failing health, at St. Petersburg. His second retirement was in 1964. Rev. Mead is survived by his wife; two.sons and two The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, January 23, 1980 — Page 3 daughters (none local); his sister, Mrs. Shaw; nine grand­ childfen and four great-grandchildren. Condolences are extended to the family. In late December we reported on Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wallace of Guy Road, new local distributors of Hearth Mate stoves made in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. We incorrectly identified Mrs. Wallace as Ruth. Her name is June. The Wallaces have lived south of town for three years and she is employed as a substitute teacher at Fuller Street School. Jack works at Fisher Body in addition to selling the wood­ burning units which can be installed in an existing fireplace or used as a free-standing stove. Mutual January wedding anniversaries were the occasion for a recent celebration dinner at the Steak House Restaurant in Nashville. Present for the January 9th event were, from Nashville, Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades and Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz. Attending from Battle Creek were Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Minertz and Mrs. Evalee Marshall. Special guests were January newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull. Following dinner, the party retired to the Shull home on Center Court for a time of visiting. Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville was a recent weekend guest of her neice and nephew-in-law, Vivian and William Trombley of Lansing. A special treat while there was visiting the Trombley’s neighbors, the Bill Berrys, to watch a football game on a life-sized television screen in their home. Later, Mrs. Bursley and the Trombleys also enjoyed attending a- movie at a Lansing theatre. Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid and children of Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid and children; and Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Reid and family, all of Nashville. Sunday callers were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Reid, who drove down from Kalkaka for a short visit. Friday evening visitors at the Clarence Reid home were Mr. and Mrs. Dave Tredennick and family of Hastings. Last Tuesday evening, the Clarence Reids were dinner guests of the Tredennicks. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett of Nashville were last Tuesday afternoon callers on her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Baker of Sunfield. CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank the We wish to thank the Nashville Fire Department, people for the contributions friends and neighbors for the put in the cannisters, for quick response to the fire of Christmas street our barn. The family of decorations. Keith Stewart Thank you again, CARD OF THANKS Harold Christiansen To the customers on the Meehan’s paper robte. We FREE FIREWOOD: For would like to thank you all hauling the brush away. 852­ for your gifts. May God bless 9766, Nashville. you. Allan, Ross & Loretta CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all the Patrons on route No. 1. Friends and neighbors for their presents, cards, and prayers while in the hospital and at home. We can not thank all of you enough, and a special thank you to Laurence J. Bauer Post No. 45 VFW Post 8260 - Aux. Dads Post and a special thanks to the Ray Histead and George Bailey family. Family ofArchie Cole CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to the clubs, churches, organizations and all individuals of the Ver­ montville Community for the Christmas basket and to the firemen for delivery. It is much appreciated. Hal Barr CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank all my CB friends for the cards, food and money during the time of our sorrow. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. God bless you all. „ Little Bunny, Burr Rabbit, and Teddy Bear CARD OF THANKS The family of Harry L. 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L Interest Earned Effective Yield ______ ' . , �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, January 23,1980 — Page 4 Memories of the pas (Author’s note: A year ago, we wrote a short piece on the old Wolcott House, based on information available to us at that time. Since then, hours of scouring old newspapers and con­ sulting other local sources have produced enough ad­ ditional information to warrant repeating the story with some embellishment and a bit more accuracy.) Like the mythological phoenix of ancient Greece, Nashville’s Wolcott House on South Main rose from the ashes of its predecessor. “The site of the burned Nashville House is being cleared and early in the spring will go up an elegant hotel, 40 x 80, of two stories, to be known as the Wolcott House,” advised the Nash­ ville News in January 1878. Perhaps the Wolcott House also represented a dream risen from ashes for its young owner, Charles C. Wolcott. In 1875, Wolcott had purchased two Main Street lots in the business district for the sum of $600, and constructed thereon a hardware store. Commerce was so good that by 1876 an addition was necessary. “Our popular and en­ terprising hardware and .implement dealer C. C. Wolcott, is building a second store alongside his present place of business, to be featured as an agricultural store,” noted the News in September 1876. (In time, Nashville residents came to know this dual establishment as Glasgow’s, then later, Keihl’s Hardware). But Wolcott’s life, suc­ cessful though he was, was ringed with tragedy. As he was enlarging his store, his young wife, Chloe, was battling the dread tuber­ culosis. After several months of suffering, she finally succumbed to death in December 1876, at the age of 25. Less than a year later, Wolcott’s handsome residence south of Quaker Brook was destroyed by fire of mysterious origin. That was in September 1877. Four months later, he began construction of his Wolcott House on the site of a burned out hotel, known as the Nashville House. (This is the present-day location of the former Total Station). Wolcott’s hardware business continued to thrive, as his elegant hostelry took shape. By mid-April 1878 the foundation walls of the new Wolcott House were com­ plete and the carpenters were ready to commence work on the frame. By mid­ May the structure was well underway. “A large force of workmen M-T DANCE STUDIO Opens For 2nd Year With... BALLET Mon. 6:30-7:30, Mon., Feb. 4th- »12/Mo. TAP & JAZZ 7:30-8:30, Mon. Feb. 4th - »12/Mo. A SPECIAL 8 WEEK COURSE IN LADIES DANCE FITNESS Feb. 5th. - 7 to 8 p.m. - *12.00 for Course For More Information and Reservations Call...852-1945 For all your Insurance Needs See the...ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Stan Trumble Mary Trumble Norma Viele Trumble Agency *yluto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 By Susan Hi are rushing construction of the Wolcott House on South Main Street,” reported the News. “It will contain 27 sleeping rooms and two or three parlors.” The end of May saw the finishing touches, added to the hotel and the workmen responsible for its con­ struction staging a celebration in observance of the occasion. “The new Wolcott House is practically completed and is, indeed,-' one of the finest hotels to be found in this part of the state, for a small town,” declared the News. “The carpenters finished up Friday and Friday night had their big dance, for which 31 tickets were sold.” While the crew was credited with construction of the basic structure, an itinerant craftsman, who passed through Nashville by chance, was responsible for creating the crowning glory of the Wolcott House. “A roving carpenter who happened along two weeks ago turned out a nice decoration for the cornice,” modestly noted the News, "and fashioned an arch that sets off the structure nicely.” The work of that unidentified “roving car­ penter” highlighted the lovely facade of the Wolcott House, which was graced with a second floor balcony topping a full-length porch below. Inside the hotel, an open stairway led from the foyer to the upper story guest rooms. The main level housed two parlors, a large office, a spacious dining room, and a kitchen with adjoining quarters for a livein maid. Though the carpenters’ May dance celebrated completion of the hotel, work on the structure continued throughout the summer of 1878. “An addition is being built on the Wolcott House, to be used as a washroom and wood house,” advised the ' News in early July, “Charlie Wolcott is bound and determined to have the biggest hotel in the county.” When completed, the Wolcott house would have conveniences not to be found in any other Barry County inn, contended the writer. “One of these is a water system, whereby guests may draw warm water from a spigot for shaving or bathing,” elaborated the News. “A 35-gallon tank in the attic holds the water and a heater in the kitchen heats it and sends it back to the bathroom.” At the end of July, the News reported that the Wolcott House was being painted and would be for­ mally opened about August 15. “It will be one of the finest hostelries between Jackson and Gra nd Rapids, ’ ’ opined the local press. In September, Wolcott purchased and installed in the lobby of his inn a brand new fire-proof, burglar-proof safe, weighing nearly 1,000 lbs. The Wolcott House added a touch of elegance to South Main Street in Nashville's Victorian era. A decorative cornice and arch were added to the facade of the Wolcott House by a roving carpenter who passed through Nashville in May 1878, just as the inn was nearing completion. One of the village s earliest plumbing systems was featured in the new hotel, earning it the reputation of the best in Barry County and one of the finest between Jackson and Grand Rapids. Charles C. Wolcott, Nashville's enterprising hardware merchant, built his fine hotel on the site of an earlier inn that had burned. His own home south of Quaker Brook was destroyed by fire, less than a year after his young wife died of tuberculosis. Successful though he was, Wolcott's life here was ringed with tragedy. He later retired in New York state. (Below) “C. C. Wolcott, proprietor of the Wolcott House, is bound to have everything needed to make a first-class hotel,” observed the News in January 1879 when the leading local entrepreneur added to his lobby a clock, seven feet high and four feet wide, decorated with the business cards of 15 Nash­ ville establishments. Conveniently situated midway between Michigan Central Railroad’s depot and Nashville’s business district, and within easy walking distance of each, Wolcott’s inn soon became a favored stop with traveling salesmen and touring thespians who staged frequent presentations at Nashville’s popular Opera House, located on Washington Street. With clever promotions, Wolcott successfully tied his hotel and hardware trade - together. “C. C. Wolcott, our en­ terprising implement dealer, has received a carload of reapers and mowers, which he expects- to sell this season,” advised the News in May 1879. “He offers a free dinner at the Wolcott House with every sale this month.” Such tasty meals were served at the Wolcott House dining room that local ac­ colades were soon earned. In 1893, Nashville’s first high school alumni banquet was hosted at the Wolcott House. But, by then, its first proprietor had left Nashville for New York state. In August 1881, Charles Wolcott had sold his hotel to A’. S. Foote of Battle Creek for the consideration of $8,000. At the same time, Wolcott also disposed of his hardware business, which was pur­ chased by C. L. Glasgow of Jonesville. After Wolcott’s departure . from Nashville, the hotel he built continued to serve as a comfortable “home away from home” for many a weary traveler. Wolcott and his second wife paid a return visit to Nashville in 1905, to gredt old friends. By then, Mr. and Mrs. Casper “Cap” Bowen owned and operated the hotel. Proprietors prior to the Bowens’ tenure in­ cluded, in addition to Foote, a Mrs. Osman and W. E. Buell. Owners following the Bowens time at the Wolcott Cont. page 5 —- Happy “50” Birthday Wife & Family Have you heat'd someone say, - " We see nothing of each other when alive, why should I visit after someone is gone?" The time of death is no time to be giving expression to inner guilt' feelings by outward omissions. The bereaved need all the comfort and support they can receive from relatives and friends. This means their physical presence as an expression of compassion and love, both at the -funeral service and during the trying days thereafter. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 'Voqt FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, January 23, 1900_Page 5 New books at Putnam Library WHITEHOUSE YEARS by Henry Kissinger. This big book is Dr. Kissinger^ record of his first four years as assistant to our country’s administration for security and foreign policy. THE LAST ENCHANTMENT by Mary Stewart. A novel set in Britian during the dark age. the early 1800’s. TO CATCH A KING by CHELSEA by Nancy Harry Patterson. Another Fitgerald. A romantic novel. novel by the author of “The THE JADE ALLIANCE by Eagle Has Landed” (as Jack Elizabeth Darrell. A novel of Riggins) and “The Valhalla mystery and adventure in Exchange." the Far East. ELIZA STANHOPE by SAVAGE JOURNEY,by Joanna Trollope. A story of Allen Eckert. The adventure love in rural England during story of a young girl who is lost in the Amazon jungle. GOODBYE CHAIRMAN MAO by Christopher New. A novel of speculative political suspense set in the Far East, Moscow and London in 1971. LATE BLOOMER by Six Eaton County ladies Learning Center near David A. Kaufelt. A novel were chosen to be par­ Philadelphia, Penn- portraying the lives of older poeple in the Miami sun­ ticipants in a Michigan State sylvannia. University Learn and Lead The project is being shine. INSTANT PARENT by Leadership series, beginning developed under the February 7th. direction of Wilma Miller, Suzy Kalter. A guide for part-time Barbara Moyes and College Week Coordinator step-parents, Sharon Darr, both of Grand for Michigan State’s Ex­ parents and grandparents. THE LIFE I REALLY Ledge, plus Shirley Hirt, tension Service. Among Sharen Furman, Jan Tirrell those on the planning LIVED by Jessamyn West. and Joyce Sparks of committee are Ann Ross and Another novel by this wellCharlotte, were chosen to be Jan Seitz, Extension home known author. THE LUCK RUNS OUT by among the 50 ladies from 12 economists, for Eaton and counties involved in this pilot Jackson counties respec­ Charlotte MacLeod. A project. tively; and Dr. Bill Kimball, mystery story about pigs. THE OXFORD BOOK OF The first session is to Donna Sweeny, Beth Moore, feature Dr. Matti K. Ger- specialists for MSU AMERICAN LIGHT VERSE shenfeld, a professor from Cooperative Extension edited by Wm. Harmon. One Temple University, who is Service. also the director of a of the poems is “Barney Google”! JAMES HERRIOT’S YORKSHIRE by James Herriot and photographs by Derry Brabbs. This is a guided tour with Mr.' Herriot through the land of “All Creatures Great and Small”. STOP SWEATING & DRIPPING Local leaders chosen for special study Vermontville Girl Scouts think of others Rather than have a Christmas party this past holiday season, Junior Troop 213 of Vermontville decided to give gifts to the "Toys for Tots" Campaign. Leaders, parents, and friends are very proud of these girls. From left, they are Kelly Lantrip, Cindy Dankenbring, Susaq, Lightner, Lisa Belcher, Kelly Bachelder, Christine Vogel, Amy Laverty, and Deana Hampton. (Photo supplies) EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, Jan. 24 - 7-10:00 p.m. 4-H Family Skate, Adams’ Skating Center, Charlotte Friday, Jan. 25- 10:00a.m.-3:00 p.m. Dairy Wives Program, Charlotte Masonic Temple, reservations due at Extension Office by January 22 Saturday, Jan. 26 -1-4 p.m. Outdoor Club meeting and Snow Shoeing, Extension Office Monday, Jan. 28 - 7:00 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl practice, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Tuesday, Jan. 29 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Photography Planning meeting, Extension Office Thursday, Jan. 31 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Building and Finance Committee, Kardel Hall Saturday, Feb. 2 - 9-12:00 a.m. 4-H Beef Weigh-In, Fairgrounds, Charlotte, Monday, Feb. 4 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds ’ k Tuesday, Feb. 5 - 9:30 a.m. Extension Homemaker’s Council, Extension Office , Thursday, Feb. 7 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Personal Appearance Developmental Committee, Extension Office Friday, Feb. 8- 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sew-Fit Pattern Fitting workshop, American Bank of Charlotte conference room. Reservations needed at the Extension Office. (543-2310) Saturday, Feb. 9 - 9-12:00 a.m. County-wide Rabbit Clinic, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 9 - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter Fun Day, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge Monday, Feb. 11-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl practice, 4­ H Building, Fairgrounds Monday, Feb. 11 - 8:00 p.m. Club Officer Training, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Tuesday, Feb. 12 - 7-9 p.m. 4-H Dog Working Session, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds Thursday, Feb. 14 - 7:30 p.m. Horse Developmental Com­ mittee, Extension Office Thursday, Feb. 14 - 9-11:30 a.m. “Self-Improvement: Confidence Building and Health” - a Valentine’s Day Film Festival. First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Co-sponsored with Extension Homemakers. 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LIQUID $159 TAMPAX Special, tender loving treatment, care and styles especially for you with our cuts and perms. NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP NASHVILLE HARDWARE RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING with them still stand. Today they are a mute reminder of a grander era in Nashville’s past, apd echo only memories of Charlie Wolcott’s fine hostelry -- the best in Barry County. — FIBER GLASS Bushre Plumbing Memories of the past - continued House included James Me Graw; George Me Wha; J. B. Mix; William Dean of Vermontville; F. A. Meyers, in 1926; and John Wheeler, in the 1930’s. When the Great Depression years arrived, the hotel had fallen into progressive stages of disrepair 'and no longer housed guests. No longer did its -Spacious dining room overflow with Harvest Festival crowds during Nashville’s annual event. The building’s face had changed. The second floor balcony and front porch were removed. The classic bracketed cornice, designed by an itinerant carpenter, was coated with dark paint. Some main floor windows were replaced with double­ wide storefront glass. Portions of the old inn now housed r off andon - such varied enterprises as a tire store, a radio shop, and a thrift store. Finally, Wolcott’s gracious and majestic structure met an ignominious end. Disman­ tled in 1940 by Harry Emery, the hotel furnished timbers for a barn and tool shed on his North Price Road farm, northwest of Nashville. The siding of the old inn was too badly deteriorated to be used in the project, but the tim­ bers were sturdy and the structures Emery had built insulate with SINEX SINEX NASAL SPRAY ’A oz. LONG ACTING $149 $-|29 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. January 23. 1980 — Page 6 Citizens off the week Jennifer Thornton, Diana Morawski, Tony Bouwens, and Scott Tobias have been selected for citizenship awards this week at Fuller Street Elementary School. Receiving citizenship' awards at Nashville’s Fuller Street and Kellogg Elementary Schools this week are: Tony Bouwens, Jennifer Thornton, Scott Tobias, Diana Morawski, Renee Sears, and Matt Burpee. Tony Bouwens is a first grade student in Rose Dunham’s room. He is six years old and the, son of Barb and Steve Bouwens of M-66. Tony enjoys gym and math at school. At Kellogg Elementary, Matt Burpee and Renee At home, a favorite ac­ Sears have been picked for the honors. tivity is playing with trucks. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) He also collects pennies. Jennifer Thornton, 8, is the lessons. and playing with her friends. daughter of Janet and Tom Scott Tobias is a third Renee Sears is a sixth Thornton of Assyria Rd. grade student in Mrs. Ar­ grader in Vicki Polanski’s Spelling and math are vizu's room. room. Sh6 likes spelling the Jennifer’s favorite subjects He is the son of Linda and best. in second grade. Mrs. Stark Tom Frith of Center Ct. and Renee, 11, is the daughter is her teacher. Jerry Tobias of Hastings. of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jennifer collects shells, Scott, 8, collects matchbox enjoys playing with doll cars. He is a Cub Scout and Sears of Gregg Street. Acrobatics and tennis are houses, and likes bike riding. enjoys making things in the She also enjoys taking baton program. He likes to play her favorite subjects. Matt Burpee, son of football and wants to play in Gordon and Phyllis Burpee, Little League this summer. is a fifth grade student. His favorite subjects in English and science are SNOW REMOVAL school are math, spelling, his favorite subjects in and penmanship. □ SIDEWALKS Pauline Hunt’s room. Diana Morawsk is the Matt, 10, who resides on □ DRIVEWAYS daughter of Mrs. Dale Bivens Rd., likes to read Morawski of Greggs books, play baseball, ride CALL NOW... Crossing Rd. bikes, and swim. He says She is a fourth grade pupil another favorite activity is to Roger Metz in Mrs. Long’s class where go fishing with his Grandpa math and English are her Warner. 852-9282 favorite subjects. Diana,9, enjoys reading Community Events ALL CHILDREN'S WINTER JACKETS & SNOWMOBILE SUITS Reduced $300 OFF Reg. Price Book mending training session: Sponsored by Friends of the Putnam Library at Nashville Library, January 29, at 10:00 a.m. Everyone welcome. Maple Valley High School teachers expressed concern,, over the low enrollment in some college oriented courses during a discussion held at the January 14 meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education. Teachers said they felt that the low enrollment in college preparatory classes indicates that students who are capable of performing satisfactorily in these courses are not enrolling in some of them. Concern was also ex­ pressed over the need to a consider four-year scheduling program for students to help provide a better career centered program for-more students. Because of the small enrollment in some courses, it is possible that in future years it will be necessary to offer some courses on an alternate year basis. The board referred the matter back to its class size committee for further study and recommendations. A priority area will be to get students enrolled in classes according to their ability. It was also agreed that principal Burr Hartenburg is to continue with the scheduling program. Board members Russell Geary and Charles Viele attended a prio meeting of the class size committee which also included Hartenburg and interested high school teachers. The board members ap­ proved easements for the new sewer lines in Nashville for the Fuller Street school and also the two lots located on’M-79 at Fuller Heights. It is necessary that a lift station be installed on the Fuller Street property. Lonny Kienutske was present at the meeting and answered general questions regarding the easements. A leave of absence was granted to custodian Philip Garlinger through June 30, 1980 which will include payment of the basic in­ surance program for this period of time. The board members heard a general report on the state assessment program by Hildred Peabody. (The results of the state assessment are being reported in a -separate ar­ ticle.) A teacher contract was approved for Patricia Zanter as vocal music teacher for the second semester. She is a Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU Maple Valley Drift Skippers Snow­ mobile Club is having a special meeting Jan. 24 at 7:00 sharp for final preparaprepara­ tions of the annual Saiari on Feb. 10, the registration starts at 12:00. All in­ terested in helping with safari in anyany- r way please attend this meeting Jan. 24, at 7:00 p.m.. Maple Valley Board discusses class scheduling — Monday, Jan. 28 BAK«VCdUM>H11 BAK«VCdUM>H11 NASHVILLE STORE ONLY! 20* OFF Any purchase in our IN-STORE BAKERY Roast Beef Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Peaches, Bread and Butter, Milk. Tuesday, Jan. 29 Hot Dogs, French Frias, Baked Beans, Fruit Cocktail, Milk. Wednesday, Jan. 30 • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville Spaghetti, Peas, Pears, Homemade Rolls and Butter, Milk. Thursday, Jan. 31 Veg. Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Pickles, Peaches, Milk. CARL‘S Super Market Bar B. Q. Turkey on Bun, Corn, Applesauce, Milk. (1-28) CARL’S SUPER MARKET .. .................. Monday Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 graduate_of Olivet College and Alpena High School. She will be replacing Patricia Reinbold who resigned at Maple Valley to accept a position with the Eaton Intermediate School District. General fund bills in the amount of $41,080.83 were approved for payment. The December 14 payroll in the amount of $94,508.73, December 20 payroll in the amount of $89,233.91, and the January 11 payroll in the amount of $94,508.73, December 20 payroll in the amount of $89,233.91, and the January 11 payroll in the amount of $87,875.36 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll ac­ count. The board members ap­ proved the purchase of two steel insulated doors for the school bus garage at an installed cost of $4,400.00. These doors will be chain hoist operated and will replace the doors on the North end of the garage. The doors are being purchased from Morning Star Builders. Bill and Mary Hecker were present at the meeting and discussed the general in­ surance program including the areas of building and contents coverage, school owned band instruments coverage, and general liability coverage. The board members voted to continue these forms of coverage through the Hecker Agency. A hearing was scheduled for bus driver Joyce Dillon for Monday night, January 21, 1980; at 7:00 p.m. A special meeting will also be held on Monday, January 28; to review the present contract with the teachers which expires June 30, 1980. It is anticipated that negotiations with the teachers will begin within the next couple of months. Three parents were present at the meeting ex­ pressed concern over the general conduct on bus 75B which is driven by Bill Reynolds. It was agreed that the transportation super­ visory personnel will schedule a meeting with the parents of children riding that bus along with the bus driver. VET BONUSES - Acting GovrBrickley has signed into law HB 4383, which extends eligibility for Vietnam Era bonuses to veterans who lived in the state for the six months prior to January 1,1961. Deadline for applications is June 30 of this year. ENERGY CONSERVATION - Gasoline consumption in Michigan during 1979 decreased by more than 5 percent over 1978 and the Commerce Department has credited con­ servation-conscious Michigan motorists. All forms of conservation are essential today. EXPENSE FUNDS - All public officeholders in Michigan who maintain an expense fund must file an Officeholder Expense Fund Report by January 31, covering all receipts and expenditures for the 1979 calendar year. This is separate from campaigns. DIFFICULT YEAR - Governor Milliken set the tone for this legislative year in his State of the State address when he said that state revenues will be tight and that few if any new programs can be initiated. He again reminded the legislature of the long-overdue need for reform of the workers’ and unemployment compensation programs in our state. A major point of consideration was the fact that with state revenues remaining relatively static due to hard times in the auto industry, it may be necessary to make-^ome cuts in current state programs. Legislative leaders agreed with the Governor that that is far more preferable than raising taxes to increase revenue. The consensus was that although his proposal for aid to distressed cities may indeed be needed, it will have difficulty gaming approval. SNOWMOBILE HANDBOOK - The DNR has published a Snowmobiler’s Safety Handbook which explains laws and Tegulations, and provides suggestions on appropriate clothing and preventing emergencies. Copies are free from any DNR field office or DNR, State Fairgrounds, Detroit 48203. NO SHUTOFFS - Lt. and Acting Gov. Brickley has ap-. proved rules to help eliminate utility shutoffs for home residential customers this winter. The rules require utilities to post notices before cutting service to apartment buildings, and prohibit shutoffs to anyone determined to be eligible for state or federal financial assistance, which would then pay overdue bills. SOLAR GRANTS - For the first time, federal grants totalling $750,000 are available for a variety of solar and alternate-energy educational and marketing programs in Michigan and other states. For details, write MASEC, Attn. Mr. Langlois, 8140 26th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55420. BOBCAT PELTS - A federal temporary restraining order on the export of bobcat pelts has been removed for Michigan and several other states. Bobcat season in Michigan ends February 28 in the Lower Peninsula, March 31 in the U.P.; all animals taken must be reported to the DNR. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday. January 23. 1980 — Page 7 Vermontville resident gets ‘A’s at MSU David Vanburen of 10374 Ionia Rd., Vermontville has achieved a straight “A” average during the fall term at Michigan State Univer­ sity. David, a graduate of Lakewood High School, is studying agricultural technology at MSU where he is a freshman. A total of 540 students at MSU achieved a 4.0 or “straight A” average during the fall term. Of the honor students 468 were from Michigan. * sSy ss s^ W J 5> ?»b ? S »»rrwS SwJ 5 JSUb» ww%j| S%JjS | | Jsit *iS$ h"4j» S *£'*!} ^<ht j?* 5sw s sS*$ ?*> ijl *5 IN Church Women United Install Officers Officers of the Barry County organization of Church Women United were_ i installed at the group's January Jubilee Friday at the Hastings Church of the' Nazarene. Officers are (back row, from right) Amy Putnam of Nashville, president; Arlene Stanton, chairperson of celebrations; Mary Kerstetler, assistant to the chairman for World Day of Prayer; and Quimby Thornburgh, treasurer. In the front, from right, are Helen Hokenson, guest speaker from Adrian who assisted with the installation; Elizabeth palmer, secretary; Sue Bender, vice president; and Kate Smith, finance committee. Helen, chairperson for the Task Force for Ecumenical Study in Michigan, sang and presented the program called "Bent Over?" which was based on Chapter 13 of Luke. Mrs. Hokenson’s husband is pastor of the Christ Redeemer Lutheran Church in Adrian. (Reminder photo) Tree ‘fund-raising’ plan explained FA B-ttMafchiptti esasEjjitthta niMiiannxspi S. jotiwfliislailit ■■w® sa® iSeasmkii^i 1 'Ef5 3gMlii*i KBlesMlS^ ’ L’SEi* r^j.r Safes®® The National Arbor Day Foundation is now making it possible for organizations, to sell trees as a fund-raising project. Clubs, churches and other organizations can sell trees in their community to raise money for their activities, and the Foundation will mail the trees directly to the customers’ homes. 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(5X7) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Dan 11 a dation, nonprofit buy several,” a Foundation organization, is working to representative said. improve the quality of life in Red Maple, Sugar Maple, communities throughout-the—Redbud, Weeping Willow^ country by encouraging tree Tulip Tree and White planting. Flowering Dogwood trees “Trees are an unusual are sold for $3.50, including a fund-raising idea, much profit of $1.25 per tree for the different- from the usual local sponsoring candy or cookies. Trees can organization. be a profitable fund-raiser The trees are four to six because many people will feet tall and come with complete planting instructions. They are Maple Valley delivered at an appropriate time for' planting. The Drift Skippers Foundation says that for best results, trees should be sold Snowmobile Club from January 15 to March 15 Maple Valley Drift for spring delivery. Skippers Snowmobile Club is Organizations may obtain having a special meeting free sales literature and Jan. 24 at 7:00 sharp for final order forms by calling (402) preparations of the annual 474-5655 or writing the Safari' on Feb. 10, the National Arbor Day Foun­ registration start at 12:00. dation, Arbor Lodge 100, All interested in helping with Nebraska City, NE 68410. safari in anyway please Organizations should in­ attend this meeting Jan. 24, dicate the number of persons 7:00 p.m. who will be selling. Barry County Extension Service CALENDAR of EVENTS L January 22 - Fair Board meeting, 8 p.m., Community Building, Hastings January 23 - Dairy Rations School, Part 2 of 6, Carriage Stop Restaurant, Martin, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. January 25 - Farm Wives' program, Masonic Temple, Charlotte, 9:30 a,m.-2:30 p.m. January 30 - Dairy Rations School, Part 3 of 6, Carriage Stop Restaurant, Martin, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. January 31 - Farmers’ Income Tax Update, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Community Building, Hastings February 1-2 - 4-H Health Workshop, Kettunen Center, . Tustin February 4 - Lakewood Adult Ag Class, “Increasing Ef­ ficiency in.Farm Tractors”, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa February 6 - Dairy Rations School, Part 4 of 6, “Programmable Calculators”, Carriage Stop Restaurant, Martin, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. February 7 - Altering-Fitting Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings February 7 - 4-H Personal Appearance Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings February 9 - 4-H Cross-Country Ski Workshop, Charlton Park, 10-12 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Hastings February 9 - 4-H Poultry and Rabbit Workshop, 9-12 a.m., Kardel Hall, Eaton County Fairgrounds, Charlotte February 11 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 8 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings February 14 - TelFarmer Income Tax Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings Mrs. Amy Putnam of Nashville has been installed as president of Barry County Church Women United. She is the wife of the Rev. 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GAS OR ELECTRIC 30 GAL & UP NASHVILLLE HARDWARE 105 NORTH MAIN ST. 852-0713 Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • BRAKES use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 Have your snowmobiles and snowblowers tuned up for the months ahead at... SMALLEY’S Small Engine Repair 220 S. Main, Vermontville Phohe 517-726-0612 • Chain saws • Edgers • Snowmobiles • Golf carts • Lawn mowers • Tillers • Snowblowers STOP OUT TODAY! HOURS: Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to3 p.m. ★ PICKUP and DELIVERY AVAILABLE ★ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, January 23. 1980 — Page 8 J.V.’s split another week Sports Valley records first league win This year’s varsity Lion squad is a little hard to figure. On Tuesday, they lost 78-76 to Portland and took over the bottom spot in the Tri-Central League stan- dings. But on Friday the Lions hosted second place Central Montcalm and sent them home losers 67-64. One thing is for sure - Lion games are never short on Maple Valley's Tony Joostberns soars high for these two points in Friday's 67-64 win over Central Montcalm. Joostberns finished with 10 points. (Maple Valley News photo by Steve Jacobs) excitement! In Tuesday’s contest at Portland, the Lions just couldn’t get things rolling. Turnovers kept the Lions out of contention in the first half/the Raiders led by as many as 11 in the first half. Valley started the comeback in the third quarter. Junior center Pat Kersjes hit 3 buckets in a row early in the period and Valley began chipping away at the Raider lead. The Lions scored 25 points in that quarter but allowed their opponents 22 and still trailed 62-56. Red - Raider shooting kept the Lion defense busy and Lion errors made it easy for the Raider to keep shooting. Valley just couldn’t seem to. make any headway. Lion accuracy at the freethrow line helped Valley maintain a close distance from Portland. Then with 1:56 remaining to be played in the game, the Lions began to really breathe down the Raiders’ neck. A Jeff Mead steal put MV one point away from tieing the score. A trip to the freethrow with 1:00 to go, offered a chance to go ahead of Portland for the first time. But the Lions failed to convert the 1 and 1 and had to settle for last place in the league until the final miss, Valley had made 20 points at the charity stripe of 27 attempts. Cont. page 9— The Maple Valley J.V.’s spent another week winning one game and losing one. On Tuesday night they traveled to Portland to lose a close 57 to 54 decision. The Lions were trailing 56-54 when some poor free-throw and field goal shooting hurt them. The last 2% minutes the J.V. Lions missed 4 straight one and one freethrow attempts. Four Lions scored of the nine Lions seeing action. The scoring leaders were Walt Maurer, 15 points; Eric Wolff, 14 points; Tom Brooke, 13 points; and Alan Hamilton, 12 points. On Friday the J.V.’s bounced back with an en­ joyable 62 to 44 victory over Central Montcalm. The Lions played well the first half jumping to a 38 to 20 lead. The Lions had a let down in the second half but still preserved the win. All twelve Lions took part in the fine win. Scoring for the Lions were Tom Brooke, 24 points; Eric Wolff, 15 points; Walt Maurer, 14 points; Dom Morawski, 6 points; Alan Hamilton, 2 points; and Mike Hull, 1 point. Their league record is now 4 wins and 3 losses. Overall the J.V. record is 4 wins and6 losses. On Tuesday they travel to non league Caledonia and on Friday they host league rival Montabella. Freshman basketball now 6-2 The Maple Valley Fresh­ man Basketball team kept rolling last night by beating Central Montcalm 63-51. The Lions came back from a 5 point deficit at half-time playing superbly the rest of the game. Leading the Lions attack was Tony Dunkleburger with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Mickey Mahan tossed in 18 points and Randy Joostberns added 15 points and 6 rebounds. The Lions record is now 6-2 being good enough to give them a share of the league’s no. 1 spot. Saranac ran into an overpowering Maple Valley Freshman Basketball team Monday night. The Lions scored ,51 points while holding Saranac to only 28. Leading all scores was Tony Dunkelburger with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Also helping the Lions cause were Pete Koetji with 12 points and 5 rebounds and Dan Halsey with 6 points and6 rebounds.The Lions bench came out and played good basketball to keep the Lions game moving. The Lions record is now 5-2 and they will go against a tough Central Montcalm Wednesday night at 6:00. 7th Grade Basketball defeated Saranac 39-29. Scoring: Jeff Hamilton, 23; Jim Symonds, 6; Ryan Trowbridge, 6. Volleyball gets great serving but no win The Varsity Volleyball team was defeated by Lakeview by scores of 15-7,2­ 15, and6-15. Maple Valley serving was strong at 82 percent. The team played their best of the season returning 74 percent service and having 25 offensive returns. The . Junior Varsity Valleyball Lions put on a spectacular show of force Thursday and defeated a tough Lakeview squad winning 15-10, and 15-2. The Junior Lions only missed 2 serves all night for a team average of 95 percent. The J.V.’s had 19 aces in 37 serves. The bomber Rachel Cantrell served the first 13 points of the 2nd game. The J.V.’s also showed powerful defense working as a team and a coordinated unit were Rachell Cantrell, Paula Service, Sandy Downing, Kelli Cowell, Melissa Coffman, and Cindy Cpnt. page 9 —, Maple Valley junior varsity cheerleaders didn't stop after Friday's varsity game with Central Montcalm began. Though sitting in the bleachers they still found a way to voice their support. . (Maple Valley News photo by Gory Veale) The magic of a loose basketball casts its spell over Tony Joostberns (22) and Hornet competitor here during Friday's Lion win. Maple Valley held off a late Central Montcalm charge to preserve its fourth win of the season. (Maple Valley News photo by Steve Jacobs) Fridn!e^eihder1SharrOn F?x? d fellow scuad members had plenty to smile about Friday as their Lions worked Central Montcalm for a 67-64 victory. (Maple Valley News photo by Gary'Veale) �Sports ,continued Varsity Basketball Continued J** s AS *' 'Si Sii u ^‘.i SSI S*! *?'*'» '*'» 1W \\’ “||.U’RRta Uta ■wlS •■•■’is. is.* is .* I5U । Seeing action for Valley were Don- Fox, Todd Gearhart, Terjy Pierce, Brian Hamilton, John Kent, who scored 3 points; Jeff Mead, 20 points; Aaron Snider, 16 points; Pat Kersjes, 22 points and rebounds; Tony Joostbern, 4 points; Jeff Beebe, 9 points. League foe Central Montcalm has given the Lions more woes than any other league rival. But it was all Valley Friday night. The Lions jumped out to a lead they relinquished only once all night. The Lion bench played a most important part in their fourth victory. Tony Joostberns, Jeff Mead, and Pat Kersjes found them­ selves in ealry foul trouble. Valley used John Kent, Todd Gearhart, Terry Pierce, Brian Hamilton, and Don Fox to keep the visiting Hornets at bay. The Lion offense continued to produce points but their defense often sputtered allowing Central Mont­ calm to remain (lose. Free-throw shooting kept Valley in the lead as both teams scored 25 field goals, but the Lions hit 17 of 25 while Central made 14 of 16 from the charity stripe. The Lion lead was 65-58 with 0:57 seconds to play when the aggressive visitors caused 3 straight Lion tur­ novers that were converted into baskets. With the score 65-64 in favor j>f Valley and :03 seconds remaining to be played, Jeff Beebe hit on a 1 and 1 from the free-throw line to insure a Lion victory. Scoring for Valley were Terry Pierce, 6 points; Jeff Beebe, 7; Pat Kersjes, and John Kent 8 each; Tony Joostberns, 10; Jeff Mead, 13; Aaron Snider, 15. Valley meets Caledonia at Caledonia on Tuesday. Game time is 6:15. Valley hosts Montabella Friday. Game time is 6:30. Volleyball gets cont. from page 8 Brumm. Although few girls got to play/ the bench showed ex­ cellant team spirit and were very important in Thursdays win. The J.V.’s take a 3-0 record into this week facing Saranac Monday, Middleville Tuesday, and Carson City Thursday. Valley volleyball victimizedby Olivet Varsity Volleyball was defeated by Olivet by scores of 13-15, 10-15. Serving percentage for the match was increased to 66 percent. An improvement over the last game. High percentage servers for Maple Valley were Marsha Zinger and Jodi Foull. High offensive player for the evening was Tuesday Aspinall. Marsha Zinger is credited for best defensive playing of the match. * Varsity Volleyball’s next match is Thursday against Lakeview at 4:30. J.V. volleyball results In spite of shaky defense and poor serving per­ centages, the Junior Varsity Volleyball players pulled of another win to up their record to 2 wins and 0 losses. The J.V.’s beat Olivet 8-15, 15-10, 15-10. The team ser­ ving percentages were led by Rachel Cantrell,"* Denise Snowden, and Paula Service. Paula served 9 straight points in the 3rd game to give the Lions a 13-2 lead. The lions held off a strong comeback to win the third game 15-10 and thus win the match. The Mople Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday' January 23. 1980 — Page 9 Letters home by Nina Wolpe I have been sitting here adding three items to our Washington memory scrapbook: an invitation to the White House Christmas Ball, a large silver safety pin, and a pair of nylons. Believe it or not, all three are part of the same story. Five hundred congressional wives probably went to the beauty parlor that afternoon. Some of us were rushing out to buy the last-minute pair of glass slippers, and I was making sure that Howard had picked up his rented tuxedo. We had all received invitations that read: > The President and Mrs. Carter request the pleasure of your company at a Christmas Ball to be held at The White House on Tuesday evening December 11,1979 at nine o’clock. Black Tie. Enter Southwest Gate. Howard and I were first invited to the White House one year ago for a lovely dinner welcoming new members of Congress. We had been seated at Vice President Mondale’s table, and that whole evening was a pinch- me- to- see- if- this- is­ real affair. Since the dinner, we have attended a variety of social and official events in that splendid, historic setting, so the ball would be beautiful, I knew, but not edged and glowing with a First Time -thrill for us. We hoped the Christmas ball would be that rare kind of Washington party (as it did, indeed, turn out to be), one with no hidden agenda, no guest list planned from computers for political purposes, no business-asusual current under the. social surface. We were to talk later, as we drove home in our pumpkin, about the relaxed ACTION-ADS spirit of the ball and the happy feeling that we had spent a lovely evening with friends to whom we now are bonded by our shared, crazy­ quilt lifestyle. But mostly, we laughed about the funny things that had happened to us that night. The last second before we left to the White House, the zipper on my velveteen skirt brokeopen. Now I don’t have a closet filled with gowns, and I don’t have a fairy godmother (at least I haven’t met her yet), so the next best thing was a safety pin - and crossed fingers! We drove into town and joined the half-hour-long receiving line. Guests looked handsome and elegant in tuxedos, strapless gowns, sequined jackets. I began to feel more and more un­ comfortable. It became obvious to me that not only was I precariously pinned together, but that I had also slipped into - and was now slipping out of - nylons much too small for me, probably left behind at the end of my mother’s recent visit with us. I was beginning to sigh to myself that these kinds of predicaments happen only to me when, suddenly from behind us in line, John Buchanan from Alabama groaned, “I think my tux suspenders just un­ fastened.” I silently blessed him for his faulty suspen­ ders. We moved slowly forward up the stairs to -the Grand Foyer. I told other guests about the time in 1903 when Congressman and Mrs. Slayden were invited to the Teddy Roosevelt White House. Mrs. Slayden wrote later in her journal, “In that deadly period when you stand on your own and other people’s feet indefinitely before going through the line, I felt something like marbles on the floor, and several people spoke of it. Once, when there was room enough to see, we found they were camphor balls. Senator Blackburn, who was jam­ med in with_ us, began to laugh and whisper to his wife, and finally confessed t hat he had found his pockets full of them, and rather than carry them around with him all the evening, had been surreptitiously dropping themeversince he came in.” The White House Christmas decor was beautiful. Red and white poinsettias were massed at the entrance. Each room glowed with soft lighting. The Christmas tree in the Blue Room was 19 feet tall and decorated with or­ naments painstakingly hand­ crafted by Corcoran Gallery art students. Green boughs and pine cones decked the mantlepieces. The whole effect, throughout the rooms, was one of old-fashioned simplicity, subdued “in respect for the Iranian hostages,” Mrs. Carter had said on a TV interview. We greeted the Carters. I ' told Mrs. Carter, as we shook hands, that I thought her trip to the Cambodian refugee camps helped focus world attention on that tragic situation. It was- evident from her reply that what she had seen in those camps had been an emotionally traumatic experience for her. Both she and the President looked tired. They /must have been exhausted from the Iranian ordeal we all had on our minds. After the receiving line, President Carter asked the 1200 people present to share a moment of silence for the hostages, and asked us to pray together for their safety. We then entered the East Room, where Abigail Adams dried her laundry more than 170 years ago, and where Peter Duchin’s dance band now entertained the Carter party guests. Many people spent the evening waltzing and disco-ing; I spent the evening adjusting and checking! At one point, I told some of the women about my zipper and nylons. One woman topped my problems. She had attended a reception at the Governor’s -Mansion back in her home state. Half­ way through the affair she looked down and discovered, to her horror and eternal embarrassment, that she had on two different kinds of shoes. A waiter circulated near us with a tray holding a single glass of wine. Howard took the glass. The waiter took it away from him. Howard picked it up again. The waiter ■ started to retrieve it, but this time Howard wouldn’t let go. A little tug of war, the waiter apologizing but firm; Howard gently insisting that he wanted it. By then, those of us standing around had become helplessly hysterical, having realized that the waiter had been collecting used wine glasses. We left, as the dancing continued, after midnight. And today, instead of a pressed rose' or a poinsettia leaf, my very special memorabilia go into the pages of our scrapbook. Affectionately, Nina Wolpe Every week is “Library Week in Mrs. Jacoby’s room YOU WANT TO BURN WOOD AND SAVE $$$$ You need help. Call NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE. 852-9231. (tfn) * Phone 945-9554 for ACTION ADS Serving our country Ricky L. Franks FORT KNOXy Ky. (AHTNC) Jan. 21 Pfc. Ricky L. Franks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen N. Franks, 2649 Ionia Road, Vermontville, Mich., is par­ ticipating in “Empire Glacier 80,” an annual joint readiness exercise at Fort 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 Drum?N.Y. Empire Glacier will provide a simulated combat environment for par­ ticipating units and is designed to exercise and evaluate Army and Air Force active and reserve component commanders, staffs and forces in joint tactics, techniques, and procedures. The exercise will provide a full spectrum of con-, ventional and un­ conventional warfare operations. It provides cold weather training for par­ ticipating units in joint military operations and logistics support. National Guard units will also take part in the exercise. Franks is a combat engineer with the 522nd Engineer company at Fort Knox, KY. \ He entered the Army in November 1978. His wife, Sharon, lives in Radcliff, Ky. "It’s better to learn reading and writing together," says Mrs. Jacoby who teaches fourth grade at Fuller Street School in Nashville. Children will learn better and much quicker that way she has found, and it also means less time for TV viewing. Students spend more time leafing through library resources and this helps communication skills in all subjects," said Mrs. Jacoby. Each week this group has questions for research on such topics as the Amaryllis Lily, shown in the right foreground, and the avocado held by a student. Shown as they review their research work are Lora Kienutske, Angela Williams, Randy Seans, and Mickey Tilley. Other subjects that have interested the children are Iran, the oil industry, nuclear submarines, and snowflakes. After researching each subject, students write stories or reports on t^e topics. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) �Tfw M«op*e Volley Mewi Nosh* die Jonvory 23 1880 — Poq* 10 Vermontville news by...Avo Kroger Mr andMn RileyGamof Vermontville Highway ore parent* <4 a baby girl, > lb*.. i ou . at Pennodi Hospital <m January 13. Mr» Helen Todd had surgery at Sparrow Hospital on Friday Iwi latest reports indicate she is making a good recovery Residents of South Main were without electricity for about seven hours Saturday night when Steve Bur ger and Coy Cousins hit a utility pole w hich broke and came down on their truck in front of the Stanley Carter residence Coy received a broken arm a> the accident Mr and Mrs Junior Guy of Atlanta spent the weekend with her parents. Mr and Mrs Gary Reed Mrs Frances Snyder, Mrs. Ava Kroger, Mrs. Leta Nagle. Mr and Mrs Kenyon Peabody. Doug Kelsey and Mrs. Dorothy Carpenter attended a Victorian Dress Revue Sunday pm at the old courthouse in Charlotte This was sponsored by the Eat on County Historical Com­ mission for the benefit of the restoration of this historic building Mrs. Millie Bursley of Nashville called on Mrs. Hermina Southern Tuesday afternoon The Zemke family enjoyed a family birthday dinner Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reinhart Zemke. East side.. .west Side all around the town Here I am again, out of the hospital and feeling good. Will be out among you shortly Saw a few of my friends, as patients, at Hayes - Green Beach Hospital. Hospital Helen Wellman, Missy Doktor, formerly Gilmore; Harry Piddmgton All tmt Harry had been released when I came home The Maple Valley Drift Skipper* Snowmobile Club regret that they are post­ poning their “Safari” (planned for the 27th of January) until the 10th of February because of the apparent lack of snow. Watch for further announcements. Dar Sample, Ken Sargent, Bob Frank, Ray Shriver, Greg Hoefler spent Saturday and Sunday cutting and marking trails through the Ainsworth swamp, 2'/i or 3 miles. Also made a bridge The Duane Mishlers and Matt of Mason were Saturday night guests of Dora Nisse At this writing we are happy to report that Helen Todd is through her surgery and doing well Our prayers for a speedy recovery go out to you, Helen. A number of our citizens are out of state or country vacationing I’ll tell you all about it on their return home Sorry to have missed the Don Goorhouse s when they were home for the holidays Hi to all the gang in Florida Heard the weather there is good and warm. A big thank you to all for the visits, beautiful flowers, gifts and cards 1 received while in the hospital. You’ll never know how much this meant to me. Hoping we can arrange a “meet the candidates” meeting soon Think this would be a good idea, don’t you? About the weather, can’t do anything but spit in one hand and wish in the other. Thought - Good health is a precious gift. Yours to protect and care for. Wolpe visits Charlotteby Dora Nissc At a meeting held at the Charlotte City Hall Con­ ference Room by 3rd District Congressman Howard Wolpe Thursday, we heard from the heart of our countries people - that’s our farmer friends. We were informed of: —The March 29 date set for Energy Conference in Kalamazoo. There will be 20 planning sessions before this date. Let Let Congressman Congressman Wolpe know what’s on yourr mind concerning our energy problem. —The embargo and its effect on our farmers. It will be a risk to both the government and its people. —Payments of gold in exchange for goods. How the government and oil companies are setting on top of the plans for alcohol plants for the farmer. —How the combined in­ dividual strength of the farmer far exceeds the oil company conglomerates. The American farmer could control the entire country, as they control the food, fuel energy energy for for the the nation. nation. They separating They are are separating themselves by petty differences only. In a few months they could make the oil companies shake in their boots. Together is the key, in word and action. This meeting was a most interesting and enlightening one. We came away with some hope on the issues troubling us. I've seen the American people raise up and be counted before, in the face of what seemed like impossible odds. We will be tested, we can do it again. We do have some answers if our own government will let us use our good old American ingenuity. Write your Congressman Howard Wolpe, 416 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20515. Snowmobile Club honors member by Dora Nisse The Maple Valley Drift Skippers recently honored Louis Wells by renaming a large part of the north trail in Louis' honor. A member of the members were on hand at the Wells home for the event. A very beautiful cake, prepared by Mrs. Goodenough of Ver- Scout of the month Scoutmaster Arnold Eaton of Troop 177 in Nashville is pleased to announce the “Scout of the Month” for December. Paul C. Kesler Jr. has been selected for the honor. Paul holds the rank of Second Class and is a patrol leader. He has been to Silver Bars Training and to See and Do. Paul's hobbies are elec­ tronics, woodworking, and electricity. He resides with his parents, Paul and Daisy Kesler at 1,500 Clark Road. montville, was presented to the Wells. The trail name signs were presented to Louis by one of the club’s directors, Greg Hoefler. All the members think so very much of Louis and all he has done for the snowmobiling people in and around our area. Louis helped to organize the club, helped build the pull type groomer, obtained countless leases and cut endless miles of trail, just to name a few things he has done. Thanks Louis, so much, from all the members. Thanks to Greg Hoefler for the nifty signs. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS Fourth graders score higher in state assessment tests this year; seventh grade scores drop slightly by Hildred Peabody The Michigan Education Assessment Program is given to every fourth, seventh and tenth grader in Michigan. This testing has been required under Michigan Law since 1969. The test is designed to be used by teachers to develop programs that will meet the special learning needs of individual students. The Michigan Educational Assessment Program helps to determine whether students have learned specific skills in reading and math. Test questions are taken from a number of questions considered to reflect the basic skills that make up some of the com­ mon goals of Michigan Education. The tests are given to students each fall when they enter fourth, seventh and tenth grades. Consequently, the test measures work done in the grades preceding the current grade. Maple Valley fourth graders scored higher in reading and math tests this year than they did last year. However, 1976 was the fourth grades highest scoring year. The seventh grade scores were slightly below last years scores. Reading this year was 86.6 percent at­ tainment compared with last years 81.3 percent. Math was a little lower with the 1979 attainment at 61.8 percent and 1978 attainment 66.4 percent. Scores for the tenth grade were higher in 1979 than in 1978. However, the at­ tainment levels were lower than either fourth or seventh grade. The percentage of at­ tainment in reading for all grades has been improving for the past several years and indicates that there has been a real effort made by reading teachers, classroom teachers and all concerned to make reading a more meaningful and positive experience for the students. The reading test tested four skill areas: )1. Vocabulary Meaning 4th grade attainment 79.0 percent, 7th grade 83.0 percent and 10th grade 66.3 percent. 2. ) Literal Comprehension - 4th grade attainment 81.3 percent, 7 th grade 87.5 percent and 10th grade 69.0 percent 3. ) Inferential Comprehension 4th grade at­ tainment 68.2 percent, 7th grade 80.4 percent and 10th grade 75.8 percent. 4. ) Study Skills - 4th grade attainment 78.3 percent, 7th grade 84.5 percent and 10th grade 75.0 percent. Administrators and teaching staff have scheduled meetings to discuss each building’s strengths and weaknesses and how to overcome problems revealed by the tests. Parents and students will be given the opportunity to discuss individual test results with the appropriate school personnel located in each building. Detailed test results are on file and if you have any question con­ cerning them, please contact Hildred Peabody, Maplewood School, 726-1141. Wolpe expresses concern for farmers The recent invasion of into an opportunity to in­ Afghanistan requires the crease future domestic firm and immediate demand for agricultural response which the products, while decreasing President has taken. I our dangerous over believe that all Americans dependence on imported oil. I am sure you will agree are willing to make the necessary sacrifices to that due to the numerous ensure the effectiveness of problems which currently our response to this blatant threaten the very existence act of agression. However, 1 am deeply concerned that the American farmer is not forced to bear a disproportionate burden of any sacrifices which wjll result from our response to, the actions of the Soviet Union. I cannot emphasize George H. Bailey too strongly the need for NASHVILLE - Mr. George effective modifications in H. Bailey, age 62, of 6265 federal farm programs to protect the interests of Thomapple Lake Road, died Friday, January 11, 1980 at American agriculture, -- the Pennock Hospital. He was small family farmer in born in Maple Grove particular. Township on October 22, I urge you to see that the 1917, the son of Harold and spirit of Section 1002 of the Ethel (Guy) Bailey. 1977 Farm Act is imHe married Margaret plemented. As you know, that section provides for an ‘ His lead. He was a veteran of W. W. automatic adjustment of loan rates to 90 percent of II. He was employed as a tool parity when agricultural and die maker for Fisher imports are suspended due Body and Grand Blanc. to short supply. While that is Mr. Bailey is survived by not the situation which we his wife, Margaret; two now face, I believe that it sons, Harold Bailey and would be sound policy to use Donald Bailey, both of your discretionary authority Fairfax, California; two to raise loan rates to the 90 daughters, Mrs. Ed (Gwen) percent level in this instance as well. For whatever Mitchell of Plantation, reason, the imposition of an Florida and Mrs. Robert embargo of this magnitude (Leia) Mitchell of Flint; his without sufficient remedial mother, Ethel Butcher of actions could lead to a Palmetto, Florida; one devastating drop in farm brother, Jack Bailey of income. Therefore, I urge Augres, Michigan; and one you to raise the loan levels of granddaughter. affected commodities to 90 Graveside services were percent of parity. held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, In addition, it is imJanuary 14, at Lakeview perative that we explore all Cemetery, Nashville. other measures to provide Arrangements were made the necessary economic by the Vogt Funeral Home. protection for American Maxine (Cole) Moore Agriculture. In particular, I CALIFORNIA - Mrs. strongly support the vigorous implementation of Maxine (Cole) Moore, for­ a massive alcohol fuels merly of Nashville, died program. Such a program Thursday, January 3, 1980 could transform the im­ after a long illness. mediate economic crisis Mrs. Moore is survived by facing the farm community her husband John; one daughter, Mrs. Bart Marrs; of the family farm, America’s small farmers cannot afford to suffer ad­ ditional financial losses at this time. We must not ask these small farmers to bear unfair financial burdens by responding patriotically at a time when national unity is of the utmost importance. Obituaries three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Knodt and Mrs. Helen Crittenden; three brothers, Mr. Gerald Cole, Mr. Max Cole and Mr. Robert Cole. Rev. Lloyd Mead NASHVILLE - Rev. Lloyd Mead, age 95, died Monday, January 14,1980 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. He was born January 20,1884 in Castleton Township, the son of Barber and Eunice (Tucker) Mead. He married Lola Hyde in Nashville On April 20, 1904. He became an ordained Methodist preacher in 1907 serving NashvilleBarryville. In 1977, he was presented the Golden Cane for being the oldest living minister in the Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church. Rev. Mead is survived by his wife, Lola; two sons, Ronald Mead of St. Peter­ sburg, Florida and Hubert Mead of Lyndon, Michigan; two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Marquita) McDonald of St. Petersburg, .Florida and Helen Mpad of Lansing; and one sister, Mrs. Bernice Shaw of Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2.00 p.m. Thursday, January 17, from the Peace United Methodist Church of Nashville. Burial was in Barryville Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, January 23,1980 — Page 11 Denise Fassett weds J. R. Covell SnS . <<**»;»;sj x sjss xss '"s L'»?*W S'* S'*’■■’■f>eewSi >eww$S$S &5S 5; 5S; ss ssi si s *** I*** *<S JSkJ ru u S2? >» !S !S,*4 “• ssg Marriage vows were ex­ changed December 15 between Denise Carol Fassett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Fassett of rural Charlotte and J. R. Covell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Covell of Portland. The double ring ceremony took place at 4 p.m. at the LaValley Methodist Church of Ionia, officiated by Rev. About letters “from Maple Valley financial aid workshop Thursday 12. 1 '** St!** 'a:3a®! our readers” »■* lr lrZ • -^anln! • ■fc lies3at to [i& rstauffl® anfefeW |l<Bteftktf rtW(ntfcWt rii> ’jgjj Mt kt at i* V ' A letter to the editor must be signed with the writer’s full name and address in order to be considered for publication in the Maple Valley News. Names and addresses will be published when letters are used. Letters' also are subject to editing. Letters from our readers are most welcome and should be sent to the Maple Valley News, P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan 49073 or to the newspaper in care of JAd Graphics Inc., 1592 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. i if** |jgt zW ■A’«!$'* Maple Valley High School will be sponsoring a night session this Thursday for parents and students to assist them in filling out the necessary forms in order to receive financial aid from schools. Mrs. Carole Bustamante and Mr. Ward Rooks, guidance counselors at MVHS, will be on hand along with Mr. Neil Shriner from the State Department of Education to assist families with this important form. These papers must be sent in before January 31,1980 for the students to be considered for loans or scholarships for next fall. The meeting will take place Thursday, January 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the band room of the high school. All parents are urged to attend. Willis E. Brown in the presence of 200 guests. The alter was accented with red and white poinsettas. Escortedxto the alter by her father, the bride wore a gown she had designed and made. Her gown of white satin'was accented with lace and pearl inset. The high necked bodice featured a rounded inset of em­ broidered Chantilly lace, with chiffon sleeves. The detachable train of matching embroidered chantilly lace was secured in place by a satin bow. To compliment her dress the bride designed a three tiered veil edged with lace. For something old the bride wore a pair of her great-great-great grandmothers gold pierced earrings. She carried a bouquet of red roses and babys breath. Teresa Evans, friend of the bride attended as maid of honor. Her gown was of red polyester crepe with red chiffon cape. She carried a bouquet of white carnations and babys breath. The grobm was attired in a white tuxedo trimmed in black velvet with ruffled shirt trimmed with grey. > Kirk Goodman, friend of the groom served as best man. Ushers were Jeff and Bryan Fassett, brothers of the bride, and Jim Covell, brother of the groom. A buffet reception was held at the Portland American Legion following the wedding. Master and Mistress of Ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Gary Becraft, aunt and uncle of the bride, and Mr. and Mrs. Kris Reyburn, sister and brother­ in-law of the groom. Carlene Becraft, neice of the bride, took care of the guest book. The cake was decorated in red roses and holly and displayed in a lighted gazeboo. The cake was served and made by the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Sue Becraft. Mrs. Debbie Trumble McIntyre served the punch and coffee. Special guests were the brides grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Becraft and Mrs. Esther Fassett, and the grooms ^grandmother, Mrs. Josephine LaBan. The couple honeymooned in Northern Michigan and now reside at 2775 Portland Rd., Portland. A rehearsal dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kris Reyburn, sister and brother-in-law of the groom. The Vermontville Jr. Farmers met recently at the Congregational Church and viewed a slide film of judging animals and initiated new members into the club. New officers are: President, Jeff Gordener; Vice President, Steve Gordener; Secretary, Amy Youngs; Treasurer, Anita Youngs; and Reporter, Janice Siple. The next Vermontville Jr. Farmers meeting will be held Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. If you wish to join the Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers, please call Mrs. Carroll Wells before this date. Southcentral COA to meet The Full Commission of Southcentral Michigan Commission on Aging will meet Thursday, January 24k at 1:30 p.m., at the Coun­ tryside Inn, Exit 104 of 1-94, Battle Creek. Agenda items will include the allocation of about $40,000 in Barry, Branch, and St. Joseph Counties. The Proposal Review Committee will be meeting on Friday, January 18, and their report will be available at the meeting. . Antique bookcase donated to Putnam Library Librarian La Duska Sheldon, is shown loading art books into an antique oak bookcase donated by Margaret and Arthur Bateman of Nashville. The book­ case has been placed in Putnam Library’s second-floor meeting room. It will be used to hold the library's art books collection. The meeting room was restored by Nashville's Woman’s Literary Club in the 1960's. More details about the bookcase donation appear in this week's Nashville News column. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Cloverdale Club Roller skating party Jan. 23, 7-9 p.m. Public welcome,, bring guests. i» fui «*•’»<** « *« JOHN DEEReJ FARMERS JOIN US FOR... |4« FARMING FRONTIERS ‘80 ** I:f* ii ii, Monday, January 28 — 7:30 P.M.— , i. 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 □ RECEPTION CARDS □ NAPKINS □ WEDDING MATCHES □ ACCESSORIES □ ATTENDANTS GIFTS SAMPLE BOOKS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OVERNIGHT FOR YOUR SELECTION AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL *W 1 #1%* #1%* 1 ■ p HEAR ABOUT THE EXCITING NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN AGRICULTURE FROM JOHN DEERE. Him 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 PHONE 94S-9SS4(Area Code 616) v . w for Action Want-Ad! BRIDAL BOUTIQUE REFRESHMENTS and DOOR PRIZES * * Phone 945-9554' TO VISIT OUR □ THANK-YOU CARDS tf® 42®^, 42®, •*7^ Vermontville Jr. Fanners elects officers — �The Maple Volley News, Nashville. Wednesday, January 23, 1980 — Page 12 FROZEN FOOD SALE! LEAN MEATY PORK KRISP RITE BACON QQ Bulk Pak |_g_ ECKRICH Reg. or Beef FRANKS FRESH GROUND COUNTRY FRESH MINUTE made ICE CREAM Orange Juice ALL FLAVORS 6 FL. OZ. ALL BEEF HAMBURGER BOSTON STYLE PORK BUTT ROAST FROZEN ORE IDA CRINKLE CUT OR GOLDEN FRENCH FRIES 32 OZ. WT. PAN READY SMELT PALMOLIVE SPARTAN CITRUS SALE! LIQUID DISH DETERGENT TOMATO SOUP GRAPEFRUIT lO’AOZ. WT. OR FLORIDA \w/13C OFF LABEL 22 FL. OZ. PINK OR WHITE ORANGES GOLD MEDAL OR PILLSBURY FLOUR FOULDS Macaroni A Cheese Dinner 5 LB. BAG 7’Z» OZ. WT AU. 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JANUARY 26. 1980 99* � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-01-30.pdf 7ca104f196cfca4cc6f6cf433827f9b2 PDF Text Text BULK RAT| PAID •*«. POSTAG! *■••» Mkbigat 4005g PttfcMTNO r 44905g95’ n/,,Cl' Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Vol. 107, No. 36 — Wednesday, January 30, 1980 Old waterworks building has new lease on life A building which has long .served the village of Nash­ ville has recently been given a new assignment and, with the installation of a circular , brick fireplace, has received a new lease on life. Under the direction of Nashville Village President Harold Christiansen, a fireplape was constructed recently by the DPW crew inside the old 1891 water­ works building at Putnam Park. Village employee Arden Schantz is responsible for adapting a plan for the fireplace construction from a design drawn several years ago by the late Chris King, a Vermontville ar­ chitect. King drew the plans when Nashville decided to improve Putnam Park facilities with proceeds of the village’s successful 1969 Centennial celebration. Restoration of the double-brick sided structure. fires. A coded whistle, waterworks building will Completion of the project powered by the. steam convert it for use as a cozy is expected within a month boilders in the plant, meeting center for various or so. Christiansen said he signaled volunteer firemen. community organizations. It hopes local artists can be A certain number of blasts may also be used as a persuaded to decorate the on the whistle indicated the “warming room” for winter interior walls with hand- fire was located in a par­ sport group activities in the painted murals. ticular area of the village. park. The waterworks building Longtime village engineer Additional improvements was built nearly 90 years ago Frank Russell was the man to the building will include a to house the water pump and behind the whistle. dropped ceiling with in­ two coal-fired steam boilers For the nearly 50 years, he sulation above and dry-wall that powered it, in order to was employed by the Village, applied to the interior of the supply the village with the waterworks building water. became virtually his . Also constructed at that “second Tio me.” After a new wel^ was time was an 85,000 gallon storage tower, known as the drilled south of the river in “Standpipe,” to hold the the 1930’s and a new dieselsupply, derived directly powered pump installed from the Thornapple River. there, the old pump house (In the 1930’s municipal served as little more than a wells were driven south of storage shed for village equipment and an unofficial the river.) For many years the dog pound, presided over by waterworks building, or Russell. In more recent years, the pump house, as it was often called, also served as an waterworks building has alarm center for Nashville served as a collection point for paper and glass to be recycled by local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts - a fund­ raising project that will now need to find new operating quarters. Adding to the history preserved in the waterworks building restoration, is the unusual cone-shaped fireplace hood. It was fashioned from a large feed mixer salvaged when the old 1881 Riverside Feed Mill was razed by the village in 1977. Painted black and suspended from the ceiling by chains, the old funnel now serves a new use in the renovated room and can be enjoyed for generations to come. Community organizations or groups are welcome to use the new meeting facility in the old waterworks building. Those wishing to use the building may contact Harold Christiansen to make arrangements. New sewer rates effective when project is ten percent complete By Susan Hinckley Cub Scouts of Pack No. 3176 were at the old waterworks building Saturday morning to load paper for recycling and a “warming break" was enjoyed around the new circular fireplace. When the restoration of the building, is completed, local scouts will re-locate their collection point for newspaper and glass salvaged as a fund-raising project. , Village President Harold Christiansen admires the new circular brick fireplace in old 1881 waterworks building,in Putnam Park, currently being renovated for use as a community meeting room. Another bit of Nashville history is preserved in the cone-shaped hood fashioned from a feed mixer salvaged from the old Riverside Feed Mill. Seating around the fireplace is furnished with antique church pews which probably originated at the Methodist Church in Nashville. They were acquired several years ago by Wayne Pennock of-Nashville at an auction of surplus goods at the church, and he recently donated them for use in the restored waterworks building. Potential users of Nash­ ville’s proposed new sewer system will begin paying for the service when the project is at a 10 percent completion stage, village officials decided Thursday. By a 4-2 vote, the Nashville Village Council agreed to initiate early, collection of the increased rates in order to diminish capitalized in­ terest on a bond issue to finance the local share of the $4.8 million expansion. ~ “As soon as you take bids and award contracts (on the project), you have a real committment to pay dollars,” Bruce Kuffer, representative of project engineers William & Works, told the council. Kuffer explained that the village would be carrying a bond issue without generating funds to pay it off, if rates were not in­ creased until the project was completed. Nashville expects to receive a loan offer from Farmers Home Ad­ ministration to cover the local share of the project cost. Federal and state grants will pay for 80 percent of the proposed collection system and 90 percent of a proposed new lagoon - and irrigation treatment facility, west of the village. Nashville’s village council could have initiated rate increases before any con­ struction on the sewer ex­ pansion had begun, or at any point during the project. Trustee Lonny Kienutske at Thursday’s meeting pressed for 50 percent completion of the project before monthly user charges were raised. “I think this whole project has been based on peace and harmony,” said Kienutske, who headed a Public In­ formation Committee to explain the proposed project to local voters before the measure passed by a 4-1 margain in a Sept. 1979 referendum. “I don’t think peace and harmony are going to be transmitted by putting those fees in (effect) until you’ve got some holes dug.” Kienutske later cast a “yes” vote for the 10 percent completion status; dissenting votes were cast by Trustees Ted Spoelstra and Ray Hinckley. Nashville’s new monthly sewer rates and initial hook­ up fees are expected to be established concretely, at a special January 31st meeting of the council. At that time, village officials hope to adopt both a User and Rate ' Ordinance to cover the new wastewater system. The special meeting will be at­ tended by representatives of Williams & Works, a bonding attorney, a bonding con­ sultant and, possibly, FmHA officials. The council reviewed Thursday three categories of initial hook-up fees they expect to implement at that time. General consensus was reached on the figure of $600 for an initial direct hook-up to an existing home. Sub­ sequent direct hook-ups at a later date would cost$600 per home, plus a 6 percent in­ crease per year to date. In the case of an indirect hook­ up to the village system, such as a private collection line installed in a new housing development by the builder, a fee of $400 per home would be changed the contractor. Construction of Nashville’s sewer expansion project is not presently expected to get underway before early or mid-summer, and may require a year or more to complete. In other discussion Thursday the council: --Decided to have the DPW crew spread salt or sand at several intersections deemed to be hazardous in winter weather. A crew member will report to work early to handle this task if necessary, the council agreed. -Heard a report from Trustee Helen Curtis that, despite traffic signs prohibiting such trucks, a auto-hauling rig had been parked just off the edge of the village’s business district parking lot for an entire weekend. Curtis said the truck had broken the- paving in the process. "Commercial trucks and rigs were banned from Nashville’s newly paved parking lot last summer to avoid damage to asphalt surface. �The Mople Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday. January 30. 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News While he was Maple Valley schools were Nashville. cancelled repeatedly that here, Ricky and his grand­ month; and snow was being mother called on Mrs. scooped by the truck load Elizabeth Curtis of Nashfrom Nashville’s Main ville. Street, as DPW workers Sunday callers on Mrs. labored ’round the clock to Elizabeth Curtis were Mr. keep streets passable. The and/Mrs. Frank Klunt of following week, ladders wer e Charlotte, and a Monday up all over town as local visitor was Mrs. Rachel residents crawled onto Curtis of rural Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence rooftops to shovel nearly as much snow and ice as they (Margaret) Reid of Nash­ had cleared at ground level. ville were Sunday visitors Only devoted winter sports and dinner guests of their fans or folks with short son and family: Vernon and memories will deny the Joanne Reid and children erf blessing of the winter of 1980, Charlotte. though its end may be weeks A program is underway at away. Putnam Public Library to Sunday dinner guests of update files, which will in­ Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nash­ clude reassignment of ville were her son and his inactive library card wife, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Doty numbers. At Putnam, the of Charlotte. policy has been to issue one Recent Sunday afternoon number per family, rather visitors of Mr. and Mrs. than to individual members Jesse Downs of rural Nash­ of a family, and that practice ville were Mr. and Mrs. will continue. Patrons who Harold (Inez) Burt of Battle are currently using their Creek. library cards will retain the Saturday callers on Mrs. same number. However, the Edith Jones of Nashville planned changes will affect were her son and his wife, persons who have not used Mr. and Mrs. Emery Jones their cards in the past 6 of Kalamazoo. Sunday months and those with whom visitors were Mr. Jones’ the library staff is not grandson and family: Mr. Acquainted.. If the staff and Mrs. Duane Jones and knows the family still to be in children of Kalamazoo. the area (or even tem­ Mrs. Ednah McConnell, a porarily absent, such as our former local resident now local “snowbirds”) and living in Battle Creek, was considers the family still to an overnight guest last week be potential library users, of her sister, Mrs. Viola the number will not be Beystrum of Nashville. Mrs. revoked even though the McConnell spent two days card has not been used in the here visiting. past six months. Persons Richard (“Ricky”) Green who have not used the H, son of Richard Lee Green library for some time, and of Kalamazoo, was a recent suspect their number may be weekend guest of his considered invalid in this grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. review, ajre asked to contact Richard (Feme) Green of the library staff if they wish to retain their status. The review process is primarily _E_V__E__R ___Y___T__H__U__RSDAY is... § designed to “weed out” cardholders who have moved from the Nashville area. Incidentally, Librarian La Duska Sheldon tells us • WASH, CUT & BLOW DRY ............ *3.00 that most larger libraries have an automatic '3-year • Shampoo & set *3.00 expiration date on their • PERM........................... *17.00 cards, requiring patrons to • MEN'S SHORT REGULAR HAIRCUTS... renew them at specific in­ tervals if they wish to *3.50 maintain their status. The Nashville — 517-852*9192 whole idea, of course, is to keep card numbers from Olivet-616-749-9962 reaching into lengthy and cumbersome digits, while the lower numbers are still assigned Jo earlier patrons mi olz long since gone. A cherry dessert recipe submitted by Mrs. Viola CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT Avery of Nashville, and described as “sinfully rich” If Mr. Ground Hog awaken^ from his long winter nap Saturday, and if he peeks his head out of that earthen hole he calls home, and if perchance the sun is shining and Mr. Ground Hog sees his shadow, we are in for six more weeks of winter weather - according to an old tradition brought to America by German and English immigrants. Unclear, however, is whether the order will be for six more weeks of the incredibly mild winter we have thus far experienced, or if it will be for six more weeks of the brief but bitter taste of winter we sampled last week. Whatever Saturday’s outcome, we are still far ahead of the game this season. To fully appreciate our thus-far tame winter of 1980, one must only cast a back­ ward glance at news from this column of one year ago. From January 24, 1979: “Nashville is still reeling from a wintery blow that inundated our area with 14 inches of new snow and sent temperatures soaring downward to subzero readings”...“The most recent blast followed on the heels of our New Year’s ice storm, and mounds of new snow topped layers of ice below, making travel very hazardous and creating a real hardship for many local residents”...Wildlife, as well as domesticated animals, also continued to suffer as a result of our January storm­ s’’... Livestock had been killed at the Dave Murphy farm when q barn roof burdened with 18 inches of snow collapsed; classes at I SENIOR CITIZENS DAY "The Mirrors image" „±lio ^ iuiaae„ By Susan Hinckley by Kitchen Corner columnist Gloria Shafer of the Battle Creek Enquirer and News, was published last Tuesday by that paper. Gloria wrote that Mrs. Avery’s dessert would be perfect for Valentine’s Day. It sounds delicious. Mrs. Avery’s confection calls for 35 marshmallows, among other things, and sits in a graham cracker crust Because ,of our mild January weather,.a planned winter sports excursion to Echo Valley, near Kalamazoo, did not materialize for youths of the Nashville Baptist Churcl}. However, a similar outing is now being planned by a newly-formed young married couples group at the church. Saturday, February 2nd, has been set as the day for the event. The couples will depart at noon that day and expect to return home about 6 p.m. Plans may also include dinner out. Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville was admitted to Blodgett Hospital last week Sunday, suffering extreme symptoms of the flu? She was taken ill very suddenly early Sunday morning and rushed to Pennock Hospital by her children. She was later taken to Blodgett in Grand Rapids where, at this writing, she was still con­ fined and additional tests were scheduled. We wish Gloria a speedy recovery. Please take time to remember her with a card. Blodgett Hospital is located at 1840 Wealthy St., S.E., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49056. The “Monday Night Special,” a local bluegrass and gospel group, were guest entertainers at a Christian retreat for teenagers last week Sunday evening. The event was at Anchor Point Camp near Hopkins. Attending the Saturday through Monday retreat were youths primarily from the Gull Lake Bible Church, but others were present from various area churches. The local musicians performed for two hours in a building heated only with a fireplace, but enjoyed participating in the occasion. Youth Pastor Roger Claypool of the Nash­ ville Baptist Church, and a member of the musical group, returned to the retreat Monday to address the teenagers attending the event. Friday guests of Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nash- ville were her daughter, daughter Mary Gould Mrs. Claudette Myers of phoned from Oneonta, New Charlotte, and grandson, York; and son Howard Gould Robbie Weiler. Also visiting called from San Diego, Tuesday at the Ramsey California, with his wife, home was Mrs'. Elizabeth Cindi, and daughter Tracey Askins of Nashville. joining in the conversation. Nashville senioT citizens Next came a call from will be the beneficiaries in a Dewey’s father, Melvin D. unique local observance Castelein, Sr. and his sister, planned to mark the 50th Mrs. Dorthea Warren, both anniversary of Cub Scouts in of Clearwater, Florida'. A America and the 70th an­ small gathering that day was niversary of Boy Scouts. On enjoyed at the Castelein Saturday morning, home with daughter Mildred February 2, local scouts of Gould and children of Nash­ Cub Pack No. 3176 will ville and, of course, Mr. and gather at Nashville’s V.F.W. Mrs. Castelein. Hall. There, between the A Sunday pre - birthday hours of 9 a.m. and noon, the gathering at the home of Mr. boys will await phone calls and Mrs. M. Dewey (Mary) from local senior citizens Castelein, Jr., also honored who need help with any sort his natal day. Present for the of odd jobs or errands. When occasion were his daughter a call is received, a scout and son - in - law, Beverly (under supervision of a and John Ray of Bellevue, parent) will be dispatched to and his brother and sister - in the senior citizen’s home to - law, George and Barbara perform the requested tasks. Castelein of Battle Creek. The phone number for Saturday callers at the senior citizens to dial for this Castelein home were friends, free service is 852-9260. Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Alta) Remember, calls for Sackett of Vermontville. assistance can be accepted Incidentally, Mary Castelein at this number only while the says her husband very much scout program is underway, appreciates having visitors from 9 a.m. until noon since he has been confined to Saturday, February 2. bed, and she welcomes other Senior citizens are en­ friends to stop by to cheer couraged to take advantage him. of this jinusual offer. Golden Agers of the Nash­ While most of the young ville United Methodist scouts will be busy putting Church will meet for a noon into action their ‘credo of potluck dinner at the serving others, a more church’s Community House formal marking of the an­ niversary will also be taking place. uring, the same For all your Saturday morning hours, INSURANCE NEEDS February 2, free cake and See or Call... coffee will be served by Cub Scouts at both the Nashville TERESAJONES branch of Security National Bank and Carl’s Market. Folks are invited to stop by for refreshments and an opportunity to become better acquainted with scouting. Phone calls from coast -to coast brightened a birthday celebration last Wednesday for M. Dewey Castelein of Nashville, who has been confined to bed at home with emphysema since early December. Calls came from family members living across the USA. The first receivedwas close to home: son M. Dewey Castelein in phoned from Battle Creek. Next came a 3-way con­ ference call allowing Mr. Castelein to talk at the same 'Auto-Owners time with son Dick Mc­ Insurance Callum of Califon, New Jersey, and granddaughter, Vermontville Jill McCallum, who lives at Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 Ruskin, Florida. After that, TRUMBLE AGENCY AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass ..9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m.. 8593 Cloverdale Road Sun. A.M. Worship.. 9:15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School.. .10:15 Morning Worship .11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID UNITED METHODIST CHURCHMAPLE GROVE BIBLE Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Holy Day Masses ('/» mile East of M-66,5 miles south of Nashviile) celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday ................ 6p.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. the evening before Wednesday rev: ROBERT CONSANI Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m . Morning Service . 11 a.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. PASTOR AAARVIN POTTER REV. PAUL L. BOGER RSSEMDLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville FIRST COHGREGATIONAL CHURCH CHURCH OF THE HAZAREHE PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH 304 Phillips Stk, Nashville 110 South Main, Vermontville 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Youth.. .Roger Claypool Sunday School ... 10 a.m.Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Church School ... 10 a.m.Sunday-.. Sunday: Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m.Morning Worship. 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship.____7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Fellowship Time After Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & HASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School... 10 a.m. Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: AM Service......... 11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. PM Service ............ 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m Wed. Service..........7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting... 7 p.m. Evening Service .. 7 p.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Worship................... 7 p.m.Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. •Rev. Richard Wadsworth PASTOR RANDY REED Prayer Meeting. 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main; Vermontville Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. January 30. 1980 — Page 3 Fellowship for this zone of the Church of the Nazarene will be Rev. and Mrs. Elwin on Friday, February 8. dinner honoring January and Dietrick of Woodland; Rev. A performance by the February birthdays. Present and Mrs. James Sherman of “Soft Winds,” a harmonica - for the occasion were Mr. Vermontville; and Rev. and Due to the unseasonable The contest, co-sponsored up by calling the Eaton playing trio from Detroit, and Mrs. Hugh (Nancy) Mrs. Richard Wadsworth of was enjoyed by Mrs. Verna Moore and family of Nashville. The event will be weather, the first annual by 4-H. Eaton County Parks County Cooperative Ex­ Frederick of Nashville last Schenectady, New York; held Monday evening, county-wide snow sculp- and Recreation, and the tension Office, 543-2310, by Saturday evening. She ac­ Mr. and Mrs. Jack Garlinger January 28, at the parsonage turing contest has been Historical Commission, is Wednesday, February 13. companied Robert Haughey and children of Charlotte; of the Charlotte Church of rescheduled for Saturday, open to all young people, 19 Give the name of the team February 16. It will be held years old and under. The captain, a phone number and of Kalamazoo and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry the Nazarene. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the activity will run all day, with the number of team mem­ Dorothy Vickers of Battle Garlinger and family of Youth of the Church of the Creek to a restaurant at Climax; and Jenella Nazarene will challenge Old Courthouse lawn, a hot-dog luncheon from bers. Please bring a com­ downtown Charlotte. noon to 1:00 p.m. There will plete list of the team Hodunk, near Union City, Steward of Charlotte. youths of the Vermontville be a token $.25 charge for members to the contest Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Moore Bible Church at a basketball where the group was per­ forming. In obtaining and children of Schenectady, game to be staged Thursday hay and straw. A farm lunch. Hot chocolate will be registration on the 16th autographs later from the New York, have been in the evening, January 31, at tractor was saved. Animals served all day and the registration will take place musicians, Mrs. Frederick Nashville area this past Maplewood School in Ver­ housed in the barn had fled to basement of the courthouse in the basement of the will be open for warm-ups courthouse. learned that one was, a week, visiting relatives. She montville. safety before firefighters and d using restroom former member of the well- is the former Nancy Several youths from the arrived on the scene. The facilities. Judging will take known “Harmonicats.” Garlinger. local Church of the Nazarene owners were not at home at Phone 945-9554 The annual “Sweetheart will participate in an unusual the time, and the fire was place at 3:00 p.m. and prizes During the Hodunk show, the will be awarded. for Action Want-Ad! proprietor of the restaurant Banquet” for adults of the “Teen Lock-In” the night of reported by a neighbor. Mike Teams are asked to signand his son joined the Detroit Nashville Baptist Church is February 1st. Youths from Prescott of the Vermontville players for several musical set for 8:30 p.m. Saturday, throughout this zone will Fire Dept, reports that when selections. Mrs. Frederick February 9, at the Sveden enter the Church of the the Vermontville firemen was an overnight guest of House in Lansing. Special Nazarene at Grand Ledge at were enroute to the call they Mrs. Vickers in Battle music for the event will be 7:30 p.m. Friday and remain spotted the barn burning Creek, and Sunday the ladies furnished by the Dodson there until 9 a.m. Saturday. from a distance of about a will be... enjoyed dinner at the Hart Family of Battle Creek. The Various activities and games mile south of Vermontville. theme of the banquet is “The will keep the youngsters They saw the roofcollapse at Hotel there. A fascinating and in­ Greatest of These is Love.” entertained and they will that time. The firefighters Senior high teens of the also view two inspirational were on the scene from formative talk given by .for your shopping convenience Joseph Nashville Baptist Church movies, “Pilgrim’s shortly after 1 p.m, until Detective Sgt. Brutsche. of the Battle Creek also have, a similar event Progress’’ and about 3:30 p.m. .Police Dept, captured the scheduled, also to be staged “Christiana’’. The Larry Corkwell, an em­ attention of Nashville Lions' at the Sveden House. The Nazar ene’s “Teen Lock-In” ployee ofNashville’s Dept. of (across from the Post Office in Nashville) and their wives at the youngsters’ version of the is all part of the church’s Public Works, attended HOURS: Mon. thru Sat. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. organization’s January 21st “Sweetheart Banquet” is Youth Week, an in­ advanced lab courses last dinner meeting at the local scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. ternational observance week at Michigan State United Methodist Church. Saturday, February 16. starting January 27. In University to work toward Following a delicious meal Guest speaker for the oc- connection with that event state certification as a served by the ladies of the casion will be Dr. Howard the local youths will resume licensed operator of a church, Brutsche spoke Sugden, pastor of the South weekly Wednesday evening wastewater treatment about narcotics and other Baptist Church in Lansing fellowship meetings at the facility. Larry completed the controlled substances. He and a nationally recognized church, beginning January basic lab course last year. brought visual aids along to conference speaker. 23rd. Also to note the oc­ Also recently completing the “The Sound Investment,” accompany his talk, casion, the local youths will basic lab course at Michigan $£Q50 displaying various drug a vocal group from Grace conduct both the morning State University was village' samples and paraphernalia. College at Grand Rapids will and evening services at the DPW employee, Scott | Those in attendance were perform at 7 p.m. Sunday Nashville Church of the Decker. EYEBROWING ARCHING introduced to the tell tale services, February 10, at the Nazarene on February 3rd. The DPW crew has been WITH PERMANENT^ odor of marijuana. Much Nashville Baptist Church. The youngsters will handle busy lately, and one of their 1M ¥2 Mrs. Esther Buckley of the music and all phases of was learned through tasks has been .building a M Color Corrective Work & Brutsche*s presentation. In Nashville was takten to the services except the brick fireplace in the old 1891 I addition to the dinner and the Pennock Hospital by Nash- sermons, which will be.youth Water Works Building Highlighting........... I program arranged by 1st ville ambulance last Wedoriented messages located in Putnam Park. The (long hair slightly higher) OFF Vice President Doug Vogt, nesday afternoon, after she delivered by Rev. Richard structure has been un- I the Lions enjoyed honoring apparently suffered a dizzy Wadsworth. dergoing gradual restoration I January birthday celebrants spell and ended up on the Nashville firefighters and over the past few years to I at their meeting. Among the floor of her home. Finding equipment assisted the convert it into a community I five present having a that she was unable to get Vermontville Fire Dept, last building. Plans for the January birthday were two Up, Mrs. Buckley phoned her Wednesday afternoon in project were drawn some married couples. Honored neighbor, Mrs. Adah Steele; battling a blaze that totally ttime ago by the late Chris were Mr. and Mrs. Donald for help. Fortunately, in the destroyed a barn on the King King, a Vermontville ar- I I ^Razor’s Edge (Phyllis) Skedgell, Mr. and mishap her telephone had Thomas Kilgore farm on chitect. The new circular Mrs. Earl (Mildred) Hose, been knocked onto the floor Ionia Road, just south of M­ fireplace is designed to and Mrs. Harold (Jo) from a hearby end table, so 79. Lost in addition to the warm winter sports par­ Mrs. Buckley could reach it. Christiansen. structure was Some farm ticipants at the park, and for Mr. and Mrs. Philip ■Mrs. Steele rushed to her aid machinery and a quantity of other special events. (Phyllis) Gar linger of Nash­ and summonsed -the amville entertained family bulance^- After she was members for a Sunday admitted to the hospital, it .was reported that Mrs. Buckley suffered from a lack of potassium in her system. Luckily, she sustained no “We’ll do your broken bones in the mishap Short Form for and is now receiving only $7.50? treatment for the condition. Rev. Robert Hundley, new pastor of the Brookfield "­ Center Eaton .United Methodist Church, near Charlotte, will furnish vocal entertainment for a February 3rd Men’s Break­ fast, set for 7:30 a.m., at the Henry IP. Block local" United. Methodist Effective annual yield...if interest & principle Church. Rev. Hundley is a 6 Months, *10,000 Minimum AMOUNT EARNED ON *10,000 Let’s fight inflation are reinvested at the same rate at maturity. graduate student at Thurs., Jan. 24 thru Wed.,- Jan 30 AFTER 6 MONTHS Subject to change at renewal. together.” Michigan State University in the field of choral con­ This year we’ll prepare your ducting. 1040A Short Form for only . United Methodist Women $7.50*. Any state or local re­ • Federal regulations prohibit compounding of interest during the term of this agreement will meet at 7:30 p.m. turn is extra. So...come to H&R • Rate varies each week for new certificates or renewals but once you have invested in you Money Market Wednesday, February 6, at Block—let's fight inflation to­ Certificate your quoted rate is fixed for the full six months. (A substantial interest pseaity is required for early withdrawal of certificates.) the home of Mrs. Olith gether. Hamilton of Nashville. Assisting as co-hostess for Where You Save Does Make a Difference DIRECTORS - OFFICERS H&R BLOCK the event will be Mrs. Amy Floyd M. Jewell Putnam. THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE Dr. D. P. Brown A roller skating party at Do.nald Hummel Floyd M. Jewell the ADRU Roller Arena at 303 S. MICHIGAN Holt has been set by the Linda D. Groleau Herbert R. Black HASTINGS Junior and Senior High William H. Doxtader 945-5345 Clyde A. Fulton youths at the Nashville 102 S. MAIN STREET Church of, the Nazarene. The David Carpenter John 8. Smith teenagers will leave the local and Loan Association NASHVILLE Ellen Gidner church at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Lynwood Webb 852-9666 FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU February 5th, by van for the Terril Thomas HOME OFFICE CHARLOTTE. MICH. Phone 543-3880 Or. Daniel 0. Joseph trip to Holt. Skating time is OPEN MONDAY thru SATURDAY Nashville, Mich. Phone 852 1830 Eaton Rapids, Mich. Phone 663 1551 Reva Lerch from 7 to 10 p.m. APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! Olivet, Mich. ■ Phone 749-2811 Attending a Ministers’ Nashville News continued— % iNw IN sss S>oi n JS SN >!» jaiSh-J Stalls sjn '^s '••tot listw5!?$ KtMto Sn Sin Snow sculpture contest rescheduled / SEWING BEE FABRICS OPEN on MONDAYS “•W• ed tot 21IW •Wed 21IW ’Wette •Way ' laryt. *W J“*t thevw I more jMliel i«r «(ttean- Mtn«j ^betaking tit same ttg hours, cake and ■m 'edbyCub Seeott iWle y.W teresm Martel, io slop by and ai imebetter scouting, coast-toi birthday My stelein of bs ten Aueiitb t early roe from living le first COLOR CHANGES &RETOUCHES 1j PRICE 25 % Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Association’s j bone.' danffl urn J® Crab- if tore Mr. iesame i Mo Am* Rate For The Week Of January 24 thru January 30 Ne» jvesai jtW 0 I n. •5 •*5** III**/ Money Market Certificates Annual Rate Effective Yield Interest Earned 11.886% 12.4152% *600.90 Eaton Federal �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, January 30, 1980 — Page 4 Memories of the pas Harold Wright made history in Nashville on Sept. 1, 1923. He checked out the first bode ever circulated by Putnam Public Library. “The first patron of our new library was Harold Wright,” announced the Nashville News, in reporting the “grand opening” of the local library that day. Wright was one of twenty persons applying for books on opening day. The patrons had slightly over 300 volumes from which to choose. The occasion culminated seven months of dedicated endeavor by members of the local Woman’s Literary Club, who had sought and received the awesome responsibility of getting the library into operation. The ladies had bargained for the task in a special Jan. 29, 1928, meeting with the Nash­ ville Village Council. Mrs. Floyd (Belle) Everts, president of the WLC, and Mrs. Colin T. (Marcia) Munro, chairman of the board of directors, had signed a petition from the club to the council, asking that the village fathers “give the Woman’s Literary Club the management of the Putnam Library... and appoint a committee to act jointly with a library board appointed by the president of the club, in expenditure of the fund created for that purpose by the terms of the will of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Putnam.” The Putnams had willed their home to the village for the purpose of establishing a library, and had set up a $10,000 trust fund for that purpose plus designating an additional amount for remodeling, in the sum of $1,000. Some furnishings were also included in the Putnam bequest - built-in antique bookcases, a large French clock, a set of canebottomed walnut dining chairs - plus portraits of the donors and 300 books from their private collection. The village accepted the offer from the WLC ladies, who sought in return only the right to hold their club meetings in the Putnam building. A library board was appointed in a February 22nd meeting at the home of Mrs. R. C. Townsend. Named as chairman ,was Mrs. C. L. Glasgow; secretary, Mrs. Frank C. Lentz; and treasurer, Mrs. Colin T. Munro. Bylaws governing the board were adopted at a subsequent meeting, held March 1, 1923, at the proposed new library building. The ladies viewed pragmatically the arduous task they were facing. The $1,000 remodeling bequest would pay for removal of two interior partitions to expand the Putnam home for library use, but that was only one segment of the work in­ volved. “It is a real problem and will require several weeks of real labor upon the part of the board, before the library can be opened to the public,” announced the ladies 'after that March 1st meeting. “The demand that every woman, and man as well, shall render some service to his or her community is indeed persistent in these REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR VILLAGE ELECTION Monday, March 10,1980 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Vermontville (Precinct No. ) COUNTY OF EATON, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the "Michigan Election Law", I, the undersigned Clerk, will upon any day, except Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of any regular or special elec­ tion or primary election, receive for registration the name of any legal voter in said Township, City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration. The magnificent red brick home of Charles and Agnes Putnam, located on Nashville's North Main Street, has served the village as a library since 1923. The 1880's structure has changed little in the past century. Boy-and-girl fountain statue on lawn in this early 1900’s photo has been restored, is now on display in foyer of library which has always had special appeal to youngsters. Children s story hour was implemented there in November 1923, only two months after library opened. days and there cannot be too Marshall,” advised the many helps and lifts along Nashville News. “While the rugged roads that beckon here, Mrs. Stansell will women into the various consult with the Library regarding the avenues of work and service Board management and operation in these times.” In an appeal for assistance of the library and will also from every source, and for assist with the classification unity, the ladies of the and cataloging of the books. ” Born Ethel Parrish, Mrs. library board concluded their statement: “We come Stansell traced her, roots to to realize that there is much Nashville pioneers. Robert to do, to see the small way, B. Gregg, whose 1865 survey perhaps, in which we can platted the village, was help and to know that it is Ethel’s great - grandfather. teamwork that makes for the She left Nashville at age six, but returned as a permanent best results.” Feminine shirt sleeves resident in 1950 until her were rolled up, and work death thirteen years later, at began. Rooms were readied, age 82. Educated at books were sorted, and Columbia University, Pratt classified, and donations of Institute, and the University many kinds were sought of Paris, Ethel had studied a throughout the community.multitude of subjects, inThe first gift to the library cluding library science. Her came in the form of a several weeks of volunteer beautiful mahogany reading work proved extremely table donated by the Lentz beneficial to the WLC in Table the organizing the library here. Company, By September 1st, the village’s largest employer. Bookshelves from Mr. and ladies were finally ready to Mrs. Len W. Feighner (he open the doors of Putnam was editor and publisher of Library. The facility, would the Nashville News) were be open only Saturday afgreatly appreciated. Mrs. ternoon and evening, until 6. Albert Lentz donated a Mrs. Eva Dean had been stand, and Mr. and Mrs. retained as librarian. Floyd, Everts presented the " “Any person living in library with a new Webster’s Castleton or Maple Grove Dictionary. townships, upon taking out a Soon, some 97 additional membership card, is entitled books and slightly over $20 in to draw books from this cash were contributed. And library,” advised published vital help from a Nashville regulations governing the native, then living away, was library. “Members are received. allowed to take from this “Mrs. Arthur D. Stansell library one volume at a of Detroit arrived Monday to time.” (Undoubtedly the be the guest of Mrs. John B. limited number of books available necessitated this restriction). Other rules regarding overdue books, renewals, etc., were much the same as today. WLC-sponsored social events continued to promote the new facility. “At the newly-opened Putnam library Tuesday evening, the Woman’s Literary Club tendered a community reception for teachers of Nashville School,” noted the News in early October 1923. “More than 200 attended the func­ tion.” Weekly news releases from the library were published in the local paper, to encourage use and thank donors. “More and more people are patronizing the free library, but there are many more who should be making use of thisXsplendid in­ stitution,” observed one such report in November, 1923. “One can find almost anything in the reading line they care for, and the library board'welcomes one and all to the free use of the library. rary., ”, Contributions of books, magazine subscriptions and cash continued to pour into the fledgling facility. By November 1923, the initial 300 books from the Putnam had quadrupled to 1200. The arrival of the new year -1924 - saw 1500, volumes stocking the shelves at Putnam Public Library, and 443 registered patrons. A milestone was noted on Jan. Cont. next page— NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY OFFICE February 11, 1980 - Last Day From 8 o’clock a.m. until 8 o’clock p.m. The 30th day preceding said Election As provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended. ' at 176 South Main St., Vermontville, Ml. 49096 For the purposes of REVIEWING the REGISTRATION and REGIS­ TERING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but an 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. Natalie Gaedert, Village Clerk wPhuXSX fc Womlnaun? sVL‘ i°te9ruarybrdaruyb' Marcsc- eFptoe*dd (rBeseplloe)nsEivbeilrittsy woafs cWoLnCve prrtiensgidethnet whXX lnu? V‘ °9u,,brary' ,, y Mrs-- F,o*d , (Belle) Everts was WLC president p in 7 month!ub ?OU9ht. couned approval to undertake task, task which club completed members• USSfCt°cbe Ct°cbe®r ’’$95° fphotoS are some WLC Past Presidents and •V^e*MJ FrlSnSn H ®rt$: r: Mrf r J°Seep Cphb (Lott (o (ie) e)illBiee; )llS; Mirrs lsh William am (Lillie) ( e) Vance, Mrs. Fred (Maude) Wotring; and Mrs. Chester (Lillie) Smilh. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, January 30, 1980 — Page 5 A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen r I • ‘S ss? «c '•C s•GOs? twas:^ 'r* ns'otis. * Mfc Mfc te’IAg kh I think it’s time for a petition drive and an initiative law dealing with Michigan g ’s job climate.. Businessmen have for years complained about Michigan’s adverse job and business climate. While the complaints are many and Generally, I’m optimistic diverse, ranging ranging from about the legislative process. minimum wage rates to It’s not fast; it doesn’t safety standards, the most always do right, but in the common and valid boil down long run it can be made to to this. Our Unemployment work. Compensation and Workers’ I have a few pet projects I Compensation costs are too have been pursuing for years high, far above most other without success. But I put comparable states. them back in. If at first you The other, complaints are don’t succeed try, try again. scattered and insignificant Some humorist added Compared to those two. another line. “Then give up, (After all, who wants to live there’s no use making’ a in a‘ low wage state?) danged fool of yourself!” Rus iness taxes, while difdif­ tn Michigan, there is ferent than other states, are always another choice. If better for some industries after trying and trying and worse for others. But without success to get every employer, from gas something , through the station operator to major Legislature, there is another manufacturer, agrees that option besides trying again our compensation costs for and giving up. Go the ballot unemployed and injured are route! outlandish. And the high Ban the bottle advocates costs do not^ make for high tried the legislative route for payments to legitimate years before they switched. workers but are paid to Likewise, those who wanted people whose rights to draw tax limits and elimination of and need to are questionable “good time,” finally went to in most eyes. the ballot. Take dairy farmers as just Taking your battle to the one example. When we people has another effect. compare Michigan’s cost Once you do that and win you benefit ratio to that of the have served notice on the average cost - benefit ratio of Legislature that they best the four neighboring states listen to you in the future. of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and laaretsi in In ida • BiaS i Hi paji rnusr tottto ■ i tens teteii s «' a a ikll nptiM "Ok ai Hkatei irani! vital lq«W njn itet teritew tai W tai tan “?*■’ !W •TM 'J rineS* fcc5j.| ■w|tei Memories of the past 12,1924, when 154 books were checked out in one day - the largest number to date, at that time. In addition to reading materials, the library also continued to receive gifts of furnishings and equipment. “The library is the recipient of a fine roll top desk,” reported the News in January 1924, “the Republican Club, organized at the time of the Glasgow Nancy's BEAUTY SHOP Open 6 Days a week ... . From 9 to 4:30 Vermontville >».Ph. 726-0330, MM ■ 25 ODORS AWAY NASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 N. MAIN ST. PH: 852-0713 continued campaign for governor, being the donor.” Dr. and Mrs. F. F. Shilling presented the library with a much-needed oil stove that spring. On Decoration Day, 1924, a gift of an American flag from George 0. Dean, one of Nashville’s few remaining Civil War veterans at that time, was cause for a special presentation ceremony on the library lawn. When January 1925 rolled around, the public received an updated report on the library. “Sixteen months have passed since the opening of Putnam Library, and it is most gratifying to know that is has been of much educational interest to the people of Nashville and vicinity, inasmuch as there are now more than 600 readers availing themselves of the privilege extended by the library,” reported the News. “Itjs a real pleasure to visit the library and to be greeted by the congenial smile of Mrs. Dean, librarian, who takes great interest in helping select the books of your 'choice. It is largely through her splendid management that the in­ terest among the boys and girls for better books is rapidly growing.” In November 1923, only two months after the library had opened, a children’s Saturday afternoon “story hour” was started at Put­ nam a forerunner of a tradition that continues today’ in the form of- a summertime reading program for local children, staged annually at Putnam Public Library. Wisconsin we find that our dairy farmers pay $857 per employee more in workers’ compensation compensa on insurance nsurance premiums, yet an injured Michigan dairy farm worker receives about $2,200 less per year in benefits than the average in the surrounding states. We think most wage earners' would agree with businessmen in at least two areas of cost containment that have been before the Legislature for years. Voluntary quitters should not draw unemployment compensation and there should be a reasonable statute ■ of ’ limitation" on reporting an on-the-job in­ jury. (Many now wait until a year or two’ after retirement before filing ari injury claim.) Ballot issues must be kept simple so they are easily understood. I believe these two issues put on the ballot and properly publicized would win overwhelming support of the voters. But the first requirement ill a ballot issue iss an organized group with the determination to work for their cause. Petition drives are not easy! In this case, the burden should not fall on one group. I would think all groups of businessmen, farmers and professionals could agree and go to work circulating petitions and promoting the issue. If at first yop don’t suc­ ceed, try, try again. Then try a new direction. I’d sure help! County youths eligible to win quarter horse foals Eaton County 4-H horse club members are eligible to win registered quarter horse foals through the 1980 Bob Evans Farms 4-H Weanling Quarter Horse Award program. . According to Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent, one boy and-or girl will be nominated from Eaton County to compete in the statewide, program. From county nominees across the state, one boy and one girl will be selected to receive the young horses. The foals are provided by Bbb Evans Farms, Inc., and are products of the purebred quarter horse^ breeding program conducted at the firm’s farm in Rio Grande, Ohio. Evans, a former1 farmer and long-tim^ supporter of the 4-H program, says that the foals are donated to show his company’s ^admiration for youngsters involved in the youth program. “Providing good quality weanlings for 4-H members who have shown outstanding leadership qualities is our way of expressing ap- preciation for the fine work done by 4-H youth,” Evans says. This is the third year the program has been made available to Michigan 4H’ers. To qualify for the unique horse award program, ap­ plicants must be current 4-H horse project members, at least 13 years of age, but not more than 16 years old during the 1980 calendar year. Thy must complete a special ^nomination application and return it to their County Extension Office before, February 25. A panel of judges will select 10 finalists from across the state. The finalists will participate in interviews during 4-H Ex­ ploration Days in June at Michigan State University and two winners and alternates will be selected. The foals will be presented to their new owners during the State 4-H Horse Show, August 19, at MSU. For application blanks and more information about the foal award program, contact the ’4-H Office, 543-2310: r NOTICE || Going out of Food Business i IMMEDIATELY!! SALE PRICES ON FOOD IN STOCK Watch for Reopening of our "SECOND HAND STORE" at same location GORDEN SPECIALTYS (across from Nashville Post Office) HAPPY 40TH. BETTY Action Ads YOU WANT TO BURN WOOD AND SAVE $$$$ You need help. Call HEATING SERVICE, NASHVILLE SALES AND 852-9231. (tfn) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. FEB 1ST. MONROEf shocks at $9.95 each receive a FREE Flash and light and batteries * Gripper Series Nashville Auto and Farm Supply Downtown at 209 N. Main Street in Nashville Charlie PHONE 852-9500 Forrest �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, January 30. 1980 — Page 6 Auctioneering is Vermontville man’s hobby Everyone has had oc­ casion to talk to himself at one time or another. But, Elmer Adams of Ver­ montville has a special reason for appearing to be talking to himself as he’s driving down the road. If you see his lips moving, and there’s no one else in his vehicle, you’ll know. that Adams is concentrating on perfecting his auctioneering chant—‘One, now, two, now, three, now, four, who’ll make it five...' It’s easier said then done, says Adams as he talks about the skills necessary in perfecting a smooth and even autioneering chant. Even though a person has been counting most of his life, it’s not all that simple to start counting and using “filler words” between the dtfllar figures, he comments. Polishing an auctioneering chant “is strictly.a matter of concentration,” he said. Since Adams spends a lot of time driving, he finds that it’s a perfect time for him to practice his chant. He records his words on a tape recorder as he drives so that he can play it back and hear his progress. The recording technique also is a good way to avoid stage fright whet) you have to put your skill to the test in front of a crowd of potential buyers, he says. Why is Adams practicing an auctioneer’s chant anyway? He’s already a busy man. He’s been driving for the Battle Creek Tobacco and Candy Co. for 13 years; farms over 200 acres; operates “Adams Chuck Wagon” (a food concession business at area auctions and horse shows); sells top soil, peat, fire wood and wood burning stoves; and does excavation work. The answer to that question is that Adams is a man who never passes up an oportunity. He likes people and likes to be around them, so it was quite natural for him to enroll in an auc­ tioneering course when opportunity knocked. Adams was one of five to Gabby’s INCOME TAX SERVICE FEDERAL/STATE 8524512 EXPERIENCED & DEPENDABLE Adams (on right) is shown with his fellow graduates and instructor, "Friendly Fred" Hinkley (Center), on graduation night. Also receiving diplomas were Marge Hakes of Marshall, Paul Rombaugh, Arnold De Young, and Gary Rombaugh, all of Battle Creek. (Photo by Battle Creek Shopper News, affiliated publication of the Maple Valley News) graduate from a recent auctioneer training program in Battle Creek, conducted by “Friendly Fred” Hinkley who is well known in the area auction arena. The new qualified auc­ tioneers received their diplomas at a recent dinner ceremony and surprise birthday celebration for their instructor in Battle Creek. For Aams, Adams, jonng joining te the ranks of an auctioneer, even though it’s just a hobby, is like renewing a family tradition because his 80year-old grandfather, George Baughman of Battle Creek, was an auctioneer for many years. Auctioneering also runs in Adams' wife’s family. Marilyn Adams’ uncle is Harold Dingman and hercousin is Bill Stanton. Adams’ new auctioneering skills are like having a new found hobby and something that might come in handy as a sideline sometime. “It never hurts to have something extra to be able to do,”he comments. “It was interesting and a lot of fun,” he says of the class. Sessions were held three nights a week for nearly a dozen weeks. The “students” learned how to chant, how to value and appraise, and how to buy and sell. They learned about the psychology of crowd control, the legal aspects of con­ tracts, writing sales agreements, merchandising, publicizing and advertising sales. The popularity of garage sales hasn’t really affected the auctioneering business, Adams says. An Thursday, Jan. 31 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Building and Finance Committee, Kardel Hall Saturday, Feb. 2 - 9-12:00 a.m. 4-H Beef Weigh-In, Fairgrounds, Charlotte Monday, Feb. 4 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Tuesday, Feb. 5 - 9:30 a.m. Extension Homemaker’s Council, Extension Office Thursday, Feb. 7 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Personal Appearance Developmental Committee, Extension Office Friday, Feb. 8- 9:30a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sew-Fit Pattern Fitting Workshop, American Bank of Charlotte conference room. Call Extension Office for reservations (543-2310). Friday, Feb. 8- 6:30 p.m. Eaton County Clown Club Potluck, Middle School, Bellevue Saturday, Feb. 9 - 9-12:00 a.m. Cotfnty-wide Rabbit Clinic, KardebHall, Fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 9- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Winter Fun Day, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge Monday, Feb. 11 - 8:00 p.m. 4-H Club Officer Training, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Tuesday, Feb. 12 - 7-9 p.m. 4-H Dog Leaders, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Special speaker - Deputy Mike Cooper, with the County tracking dog, will also give a demonstration with the dog. Wednesday, Feb. 13 - 8:00 p.m. 4-H Dairy Judging meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Thursday^Feb. 14 - 7:30 p.m. Horse Developmental Com­ mittee, Extension Office Thursday, Feb. 14 - 9-11:30 a.m. “Self-Improvement: Confidence Building and Health”, a Valentine’s Day Film Festival. First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Co-sponsored with Extension Homemakers. Monday, Feb. 18 - 7:30 p.m. Fair Board Meeting, Fair Of­ fice, Fairgrounds Tuesday, Feb. 19-7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Committee, Extension Office M.V. Jr.-Sr. High School attendance above state average Elmer Adams of Vermontville has joined the ranks of qualified auctioneers by completing a special training program held in Battle Creek. (Maple Valley News photo) auction is still the best way to sell complete estates and for other goods too. Auctions are the quickest and easiest way to sell items, he said, adding that its the least bothersome with the least amount of effort required from the owner too. Working and playing for the Adams are both a family affair. Adams, his wife, and three stepsons Who are 17,16, and 10 all share in the work. They farm 31 acres at their home, northeast of Vermontville and also farm 220 acres near Bedford. ALL SNOWMOBILES stock AT DEALER COST! No Better Buy Anywhere! COME IN AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF — FANTASTIC SAVINGS Wheeler Marine EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR ^oll>Nii ' M-66 South PHONE HOURS: 9 Closed * / of Nashville 852-9609 to 7 Daily Sunday Marilyn’s past experience in the restaurant business is an asset with the family’s food concession businerss. She has a total of 18 years of service as a school bus driver and currently drives for the Maple Valley Schools. Horses have long been an interest of Adams. He is a former member of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Possee and enjoys pleasure riding and showing. He also lends a hand with the horses who appear in Vermontville’s syrup festival parade each year. Western-style dress has become Adams’ trademark in his sales field. “Sometimes people don’t even recognize me at first if they see me with my hat off,” he says. His western wardrobe includes five hats in a variety of styles and colors. Adams and his family have been active in 4-H and has have with activities for the Maple Valley Riders club. Sundays are reserved for play, and the whole family enjoys many activities together such as snowmobiling, motor biking, or going for a ride in an antique buggy or sled. Adams also has five daughters who live on the East coast and two grand­ sons. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS The end of the first semester attendance report shows that 94.1 percent of the 915 students in the Jr.-Sr. High School at Maple Valley are in attendance each school day. This places Maple Valley above the state average for daily attendance whicp is estimated to be 92 percent. Percentages for each of the individual classes at Maple Valley shows the following: Seventh grade, 95.2 percent; eighth grade, 94.4 percent; ninth grade, 94.5 percent; tenth grade, 93.7 percent; eleventh grade, 93.4 percent; twelveth grade, 93.2 percent. School officials are hoping that this level of attendance can continue and perhaps even improve. Parents are reminded to contact the school by phone or note anytime their son or daughter is absent. This cooperation is vital to the students attendance record and is greatly appreciated. Why freeze? Buy a Reddy Heater instead. Had enough of below freezing weather? Cheer up. There’s a warming trend — the Reddy Heater trend.* Reddy Heater delivers portable, low-cost heat for garages, workshops or other unheated areas. And there's no installation necessary. Stop in for a free demonstration. You’ll get a warm reception. *Runs on kerosene or #1 fuel oil: Blower and automatic ignition system operates on any standard grounded electrical outlet. $168.95 । toddy HeateR । NASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 N. Main Street Phone 852-0713 �A, xSV The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. January 30, 1980 — Page 7 Vermontville news by..,Ava Kroger SS All new entrants into any school district in Barry County, either kindergarten or from out of state, are required to have their im­ munization record 100 percent current as of February 1, 1980 or risk the possibility of exclusion from school. To accomodate the need for immunization op- 1 w w $*X &S’'\ !&%? LS^S Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cramer, 87 and 84 respec­ tively, mother and step­ father of Mrs. Gary Reed were seriously injured Thursday afternoon when they were struck by a car at the intersection of Bridge and Jefferson streets in Grand Ledge. They may be in the hospital for 2-3 mon­ ths. The car was driven by Mary Beth Spitzbergen who was ticketed for failure to yield to a pedestrian. The bam at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gilmore was totally destroyed by fire Thursday. Friends of Mrs. Mildred Carey of Charlotte, formerly of Vermontville, will be sorry to hear she had the misfortune to break her left wrist Wednesday morning while sweeping her sidewalk. Miss Shelley Myers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Myers, and Mr. Scott Swanson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Swanson of Charlotte, were united in marriage at a 4:00 p.m. ceremony Saturday at the Lawrence Avenue Methodist Church in Charlotte. Miss Tracy Nagle of Battle Creek spent the weekend visiting her grandmothers, Mrs. Leta Nagle and Mrs. Doris Makeley, and also to attend her cousin’s wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gayton of Eaton Rapids Immunization must be complete for students portunities to all affected individuals, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department announces that daily im­ munization clinics will be conducted January 29.30,31, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hastings office. 220 W. Court St., telephone 945-9516. No appointment is necessary. The parent should bring to the clinic any notice of an immunization deficit received from the school administration. As of November 13, 1979, mumps immunization, or laboratory evidence of immunity, is a requirement regardless of a history of past disease. This applies only to new entrants entering school for the first time since September I, 1979. This clinic is limited to those children who are considered new entrants and are in jeopardy of exclusion from school based upon an inadequate immunization status. This exclusion action is a requirement of the State of Michigan Law and Ad­ ministrative Code. were Sunday dinner guests of his mother, Mrs. Bernice Curtis. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tubbs of Hastings were Sunday guests of his sister, Mrs. Ava Kroger. Mrs. Ruth Aldrich spent several days last week with her daughter, Mrs. Ione Jackson in Sunfield, while new paneling was installed "Creative parenting" seminar in her kitchen. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Cove of Charlotte The fifth seminar in the a.m. to 11 a.m. These were Sunday visitors. The Woman’s Club will “Creative Parenting” Series seminars are open to all hold their regular meeting offered by the Gifted - parents interested in en­ Creative couraging their children to Monday evening, Feb. 4, at Talented the Library at 7:30 p.m. The Department of Eaton In­ develop their talents and program will be on Home termediate School District creative potential. A panel composed of a Life and presented by the will be held on Feb. 6 at the Eaton County Social Ser­ EISD office, 1790 E. Packard classroom teacher, building WATER Highway, Charlotte, from 9 principal and gifted con­ vices. sultant will present a HEATERS workshop entitled “How to MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Talk to Your Child's GAS OR ELECTRIC Teacher”. This will be • Lunch Menu • 30 GALA UP followed by a discussion and Monday, Feb. 4 question and answer session. NASHVILLLE Goulash, Peas, Pears, Parents are encouraged to Peanut Butter, Sandwich, share their experiences. HARDWARE Milk. Child care is provided at 105 NORTH MAIN ST. Tuesday, Feb. 5 the cost of $1 per child. the Sparrow Hospital. 852-0713 Turkey Gravy, Mashed Please make reservations by Hoping each day finds your Potatoes, Green Beans, calling 543-5500. strength renewed and on Applesauce, Bread and .. M ><=a= M - i m— M M your way to complete Butter, Milk. recovery. Wednesday, Feb. 6 There are many dogs Hot Dogs, French Fries, running at large in our area. Baked Beans, Peaches, Opens For 2nd Year With... If yours comes up missing, Milk. BALLET Won. 6:30-7:30, Mon., Feb. 4th- ‘12/Mo. please call Eaton Co. Animal Thursday, Feb. 7 TAP & JAZZ 7:30-8:30, Mon. Feb. 4th - ’12/Mo. Control, 543-5755. We do have Baked Chicken, Mashed a leash law in our County. If Potatoes and Butter, Fruit A SPECIAL 8 WEEK COURSE IN LADIES DANCE FITNESS your’s is not under your Cocktail, Break and Butter, Feb. 5th. - 7 to 8 p.m, - ‘12.00 for Course control it will be picked up to Milk. For More Information and Reservations be redeemed by you from the Friday. Feb. 8 shelter. Have you checked Pizza Buns, Corn, Pickles, your pet’s shelter, food and Applesauce, Milk. chain lately? Don’t forget water, it freezes fast in this weather. “Firemens Dance’’ coming up soon. Watch for further announcements in this paper. We are all looking forward to this event. Thought - In this time of trial. Have we Inherited the Wind? East Side... west Side all around the town hW Wll.h, irljl^.h, Wot ogee 11 ^H.!; fell1 ee' fet 1 1 " 55 "HA mwJ ^!k»1 at Maple Vafo- XUpsnt “•Mateeach Sty*, “ “!■ Tfe places hltiWii sWjyata'efes|j|(( tuttKoi sfadaMW® naiqnni isstfaMj mW »i Ws lor rati d njlitt te Mai fail itjte it )le Valley stars lie coopsifap uiiij: W rt sMsnta percent: imp’ll Sorry to hear of the ac­ cident to mother and step­ father of Gary Reed. They were crossing the street at the coper of Bridge and' Jefferson in Grand Ledge and were struck by a car. They are holding their own at this writing. Dennis Nisse and Linda Smith of Lansing were Friday evening dinner guest of his mother Dora Nisse. Not even the weather man wants to cooperate on this snow bit for the snowmobilers. Hoping he sends some for Feb., so the “Safari” can be held; Don't forget the Village Council meeting coming up on first Thursday in February. Important issues are ahead of us. If you want your organizations’ meeting dates and actions to be known, please call me at 726-1241. Diane and Chuck Covert and baby of Traverse City are moving back into this area. Senior citizens, have you picked your phoning pal yet? If you have, will you please call and let me know. Happy to hear from my grandson, Randy Nisse in Ardmore, Okla. Reports the weather is great and he was running around in his shirt sleeves. Both he and brother Ricky are there seeking that “Black Gold”. They are expecting to go back to Big Piney, WY. come summer. Ida Zakshesky was a Friday and Saturday guest of her daughter, Sally, and son-in-law. Dr. J. A. Crouter of Flint. They went to Cabrafee to enjoy the snow and activities there. She then checked out “Tip-Up Town” at Houghton Lake. Reported large crowds in both areas and new snow about six inches. Welcome to our town, Steve and Sherrie Hewitt of “Carpenters Den” (formerly LeRoy Cousin Bar). Welcome home Helen Todd, after your sojourn in Chained Lightning... John Deere Chain Saws cut fast and deep without bogging down Whether you’re a weekend woodsman or a professional woodcutter, we have a John Deere Chain Saw right for your particular needs. Choose from five deep-biting models — 30 to 70 cc’s, 12- to 27- inch sprocket-nose guidebar. Each is action-equipped with a chisel or semi-chisel chain.. .an externally adjustable automatic oiler.. .and nonmodular construc­ tion for easy replacement of individual parts. To help prevent overheating, the fuel tank is separated from the engine by the oil reservoir. And the fuel tank is coated with epoxy before assembly for protection against leaks. s. In addition, all "V series” saws have an isolated engine for more operating comfort. And a throttle/trigger interlock lever that must be held down before the engine will accelerate. For added safety, a chain catch is stan­ t dard on all models. Take chained lightning into your hands this week with a new lightweight or heavy-duty John Deere Chain Saw. They’re on display now in our showroom. Nothing runs like a Deere" G.W Sales in Lake Odessa • Ph. 374-8835 M-T DANCE STUDIO Call,„852-1945 Snowmobiler safety course Eaton County Sheriff Department will offer a hew series of snowmobile safety classes at Maple Valley JrSr High School Monday Friday (Feb. 4-8) 'after school from 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. The basic requirements, laws and safety tips will be covered for participants with a certificate for successful completion for each member of the class. Classes meet in room A-l with an outdoor demon­ stration and rodeo on theJast class day, Friday, February 8. The course of instruction is a requirement for any 12 -16 year olds before they may legally operate a snowmobile on lands other than those owned by or under controll by their parents. The DNR has published a Snowmobiler’s Safety Handbook which explains laws and regulations, and provides suggestions on appropriate clothing and preventing emergencies. Copies are free from any DNR field Dffice or DNR, State Fairgrounds. Detroit, MI 48203. action Ads IMMEDIATE MANAGEMENT OPENINGS: Full and part-time. 852-1512. Nashville. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. January 30. 1980 — Page 8 Citizens of the week Ricketts’ class. Spelling, she enjoys. Janel is in Miss Harns reading, and English are, her room where spelling is her favorite subjects. She is the daughter of favorite subject. Ricky McKee, 8, is the son Larry and Suzy Corkwell of of Roger and Laura McKee State St. of Nashville Highway. Lisa, 8, is a Brownie and He likes to watch TV, play takes dancing lessons. She games (especially “Mad”), also enjoys roller skating, and play basketball. swimming, and coloring. Ricky is a second grader in } Randy Sears in the nineMiss Drake’s room. Math, year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. spelling, and gym class are Donald Sears of Gregg St. his favorite subjects in He likes math, reading, school. and science the best out of all Lisa Corkwell is a third his subjects in school. Mrs. grade student in Nancy Jacoby is his fourth grade teacher. Randy especially likes -to go fishing and hunting with his dad. He has his own paper route and also keeps busy with church activities, acrobatics, reading, basketball, and football. He also finds .enjoyment in helping his parents with work at home,. Carmon Hamilton is a fifth grader in Mr. Smith’s'room. Spelling and reading are Carmon’s favorite subjects. Carmon’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Hamilton of S. Clark Rd. Eleven-year-old Carmon likes to participate in gymnastics and enjoys playing the piano. , Jackie Erwin is the 11year-old daughter of Mary Ann and Wes Erwin of Bivens Road. Jackie Erwin (left) and Carmon Hamilton received She enjoys taking lessons citizenship awards at Kellogg Elementary School in and playing the piano. Nashville, (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) Basketball and baseball are other interests she enjoys. Macrame is another favorite hobby. Jackie is a sixth grade student in Sandy Briggs’ A man told us of attending room and says math, •the funeral of his friend's reading, and music are her father. Later the friend said favorite subjects. to him, It may sound strange to use the word happy, but CARD OF THANKS there really was a kind of The family of Harry L. happiness in seeing you Rizor wishes to thank their many friends, relatives and nothing to do with>being neighbors who extended comforted, it was just that lheir sympathy with cards, I was so glad you were there. flowers, food,; money and He added, njt,ve been to many donations to the Michigan funerals, but I'never knew Heart Fund. A special thanks to Dr. Howard until now how important it Lyman, minister, Vogt was to go. Funeral Home and am­ bulance service for their promptness and effort. Mrs. Eunice Rizor FUNEtyU Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rizor DIRECTORS and Family FUNERAL HOME Mr. & Mrs. Jack Rizor in Nashville and Family Phone 852-0840 Citizenship awards have been given by Fuller Street and Kellogg School classroom teachers this week to Janel Hansen, Ricky McKee, Lisa Corkwell, Randy Sears, Carmon Hamilton, and Jackie Erwin. First grader Janel Hansen is six years old and the daughter of Denise and Kim Hansen of Clark St. She takes baton lessons, loves to cook and help with her six-month-old baby brother. Cutting and pasting pictures is another activity 'Vcqt- Have your snowmobiles and snowblowers tuned up for the months ahead at... SMALLEY’S Small Engine Repair 220 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 517-726-0612 • Chairi sows • Edgers • Snbwrhobiles • Gqlf. carts • Lawn rnowerji’* Tillers, • Snowblowers STOP OUT TODAY! ' HOURS: Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to S^p.m. / PICKUP and DELIVERY AVAILABLE At Fuller Street Elementary School, good citizens of the week are (front row, "from left) Lisa Corkwell and Janel Hansen; (back row) Randy Sears and Ricky McKee. Eaton County immunization clinics scheduled for new school entrants All new entrants into any school district in Eaton County, either kindergarten or from out of state, are required to have their im­ munization record 100 percent current as of February 1 or risk the possibility of exclusion from school. To accommodate the need for immunization^ op­ portunities to all affected individuals, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department announces that daily im­ munization clinics will be conducted during the week of January 28 - February 1 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Charlotte office, 528 Beech Street, telephone: 543­ 2430. Cholesterol study volunteers sought The University of Min­ nesota is seeking volunteers to participate ip a national study. . The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute study is being conducted at three large medical centers: the Universtiy of Minnesota, the University of Arkansas and the University of Southern California. ... «. The research team is conducting this trial in hopes of determining the realtionship rea onspoof coesro cholestrol lowering to heart disease. The study is seeking par­ ticipants who have, had only one hear,t attack during the, past 5 years and who are 27 through 64 years of age. .. ■ ^Volunteers are being sought at all three of the Hyperlipidemia Study Clinical Centers. For in­ formation persons -may call. the University of Minnesota Hyperlipidemia Study collect at 612-376-4494. ' ’ No appointment is necessary. The parent should bring to the clinic any notice of an immunization deficit received from the school administration. As of last November 13 mumps immunization, or laboratory evidence of immunity, is a requirement regardless of a history of past disease. This applies only to new entrants entering school for the first time since September 1, 1979. , This clinic is limited to those children who are considered new entrants and are in jeopardy of exclusion from school based upon an inadequate immunization status. This exclusion action is a requirement of the State of Michigan Law and Ad­ ministrative Code. Barry County Extension Service CALENDAR of EVENTS January 30 - Dairy Rations School, Part 3 of 6, Carriage Stop Restaurant, Martin, 10. a.m. - 3 p.m. January 31 - Farmers’ Income Tax Update, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. February 1-2 - 4-H Health Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. February 4 - Barry County MAEH Council meeting, 1:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. February 4 - Lakewood Adult Ag Class, “Increasing Ef­ ficiency in Farm Tractors”, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. .^c****^*^*^******************* Happy "40th Birthday... RALPH KIRK r it? — The Ellistons sL* si* si* slz si* | *X* *4* Nashville VFW 8260 and Auxiliary PENNY SUPPER f Serving... SWISS STEAK, ROAST > PORK & DRESSING SATURDAY, FEB. 2nd PUBLIC INVITED...SERVING 5 P.M. to 7 P.M, / �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. January 30. 1980_Page 9 Weather can worsen weed problems EAST LANSING Weather had a significant affect on the way certain weed control programs worked, or didn’t worje, for Michigan growers last season, according to Dr. Bill Meggitt, weed control specialist and professor of crop and soil sciences at Michigan State University. “It’s important to know how and why weather affects performance of certain herbicides and not others not only to better judge herbicide effectiveness, but toward more judicious herbicide selection for the upcoming season,” Dr. Meggitt adds. According to his 1979 herbicide study, two major weather factors had an important impact on weed control effectiveness. “In those areas of the state where we had 'limited rainfall, especially during the planting season in May and early June, we observed a number of herbicide ap­ plications that gave less than effective weed control,” he points out. “This was especially evident with preemergence herbicides those materials that are applied to the soil surface and depend on rainfall to move into the soil.” Preemergence treatments did not perform as well as those applied preplant and incorporated mechanically into the soil, according to Dr. Meggitt. “The incorporated materials were positioned in the soil where they coulcf work on the weed seeds as they germinated. The preemergence materials didn’t get adequate rainfall and allowed weed problems to develop.” The other weather-caused problem was the result of A weekly report from — Ernest Nash State Representative' 1 15 Willl ***! hfeittt ’ *titaihtt ’ ®M ** •«- Jffll!® ' ' 1VS ’’SHtSSi ivi msikki ka isclMii tan IBM PRIMARY PROBLEMS? - Although both parties are proceeding with separate plans for National Delegate selection. County clerks have urged that the Presidential Primary be scrapped, while several Democrats are pressing for Party participation in it. I have consistently opposed two primaries. HEATING . HELP - Several state and federal grant programs are available to help pay heating bills and win­ terize homes, depending on qualifications. Details are available from many local agencies or from the Energy Hot Line, 800-292-4704. NEW BUSINESS - During 1979, the number of new cor­ porations registering to do business in Michigan rose by 28 percent over 1978. This is another record, and indicates a healthy state of business and job trend despite adversity in the auto industry. CENSUS JOBS - Now is the time to apply for 1980 Census jobs. Applicants must pass a basic test and have access to a car; jobs pay $4-$4.50 an hour for a 40-hour week but with flexible houfs. Contact your U.S. Census district office or your local MESC office for details. BITTER BUDGET - Governor Milliken has now submitted his proposed budget for the 1980-81 fiscal year and it is an extremely lean one. The proposed increase in general - fund spending is only about 5 percent, which amounts to a decrease over this year when inflation is considered. Include with the budget, in line with the overall tone of austerity, is the proposed elimination of 1,651 state jobs and dropping or reducing 87 programs. Cuts are being proposed in almost every area of state spending, although Mental Health and Corrections would suffer the least. About $182 million would be drawn out of the “Rainy Day” Budget FundThe Governor agrees with legislative leaders that the possible option of raising taxes to maintain the current level ofs ervices is not a desirable or realistic one. I believe that to attempt to raise taxes this year would be ill-advised. heavy rains that occurred last June and early July, Dr. Meggittsays. “This situation moved much of the applied herbicides below the surface layer of the soil, too low to work on weed seeds as they germinated later in the season. This presented us witha lot of late season weed problems that were especially apparent at harvest time.” As far as chemical per­ formance in the field was concerned, Dr. Meggitt observed consistent control with some of the three-way tank mixes such as Sutantatrazine-Bladex. These newer tank mixes give control across a broader range of environmental conditions and removes some of the inconsistency environmental conditions produce in other materials. “Better crop tolerance is another good reason to use a three-way oi* two-way tank mix,” he points out. “You can put each herbicide on at a lower rate which reduces the danger of crop injury as well as herbicide carryover. Since we are faced with a situation where we have fewer new herbicides, we are going to have to make better use of those we currently have.” In addition to tank mixes, Mr. Meggitt also suggests the possibility of going to multiple or sequential herbicide applications to handle more difficult weed problems. “This could in­ volve making a preplant incorporated treatment first, followed by a preemergence treatment, with a follow-up 852-1859 - or - 726-0264 We wish to state that we are a racially nandiscriminatory nursery school. A letter to the editor must be signed with the writer’s full name and address in order to be considered for publication in the Maple Valley News. Names and addresses will be published when letters are used. Letters also are subject to editing. Letters frpm our readers are most welcome and should be sent to the Maple Valley News, P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan 49073 or to the newspaper in care of JAd Graphics Inc., 1592 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl’s NO later than Thursday noon —- to assure getting them in paper! DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 " ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated । cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. • FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS PHONE 852-9680 1 st. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. vehontville muc liiiait postemergence treatment. “However, keeping our results in mind, I don’t suggest, that growers be too quick to change their weed programs. If they’ve had a successful year, I say stick with success.” For more information about weed control and other crop management problems, consult your county ex­ tension agent or write to Dr. W. F. Meggitt, Michigan State University, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, E. Lansing, Michigan 48824. PU8LIC INVITED TO ATTENOf EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5T71726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan DAN’S WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREE WATER TESTI I Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Dan!! Valentine’s Day Send Your Love... ...with a Hallmark Valentine. A beautiful way to say, “I Love You.” The Cub Scouts will be at the V.F.W. Hall on Feb. 2nd from 9 a.m. 'til noon for the purpose of doing odd jobs for senior citizens. If you have a job that an 8-9 or 10 year old boy could do please call the V.F.W. at 852­ 9260 Saturday morning^ The boys will have an adult with them. for CANDIES your Valentine Sale... NOTICE — NOTICE/— have... Slimline 1035 Don Williams • Callen Rounds by Artha Shaw Sponsored by Friends of the Putnam Library at Nashville Library, January 29, at 10:00 a.m. Everyone welcome. O We Pocket Calculator Friday, February 1.. at 7:30 p.m. Fuller St. School in Nashville Come to the Cub Scout Open House, celebrating 50 years of Cub Scouting! We will be serving cake and coffee at Carl's and at/the Bank on Feb. 2nd from 9 a.m. ’til noon. is around the corner... For help with your tax return... TEXAS INSTRUMENT SQUARE DANCE Book mending training session: (1-28) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds PHONE 852-0845 NASHVILLE HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5:30 MAPLE VALLEY SQUARES Reduced *3M OFF Reg. Price LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) ® Simon Pharmacy Community Events . . & SNOWMOBILE SUITS PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY our readers” IS NOW ACCEPTING CHILDREN — FOR ITS SPRING SEMESTER — If you have a 3 or 4 year old you’d like to enroll please call... WINTER JACKETS A 4-H officer training session for all interested persons will be held February 11, from 8-9 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Several MSU students will conduct the session which should be educational, as well as entertaining. It will cover how to conduct ef­ ficient meetings and ideas for improving business meetings. Through the 4-H program, youth have the opportunity for various leadership ex­ periences which help them to grow as individuals. For more information on 4­ H or the training session, contact the Eaton County Extension Office at 543-2310. About letters “from The Maple Valley Coop Nursery ALL CHILDREN'S 4-H’ers offered special leadership training ----------- COUPON------ SHARE IT! $1499 Price good thru Monday, 2-4-80 • Prescriptions done with per­ sonal attention while you wait. •10% DISCOUNT for Senior Citizens and Retired over 60. Prints 55C each • Many Generics available... means Savings for YOU! with folder • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Copy your favorite snapshot or instant print - no negative needed! With this coupon through April 90.1980 • We accept many insurance cards and Medicare. • Drug profiles kept for your safety & tax time convenience. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, January 30. 1980 — Page 10 Cub Scouts offer services to seniors Nashville girl accepted to Florida academy Part of Nashville’s Cub years old and are capable of Gwendolyn Green, a junior Scouts’ celebration of the snow shoveling, trash at Maple Valley High School 50th anniversary of Scouting removal, carrying firewood, has been accepted for with the in America will be a Senior returning borrowed items, studies Citizen Service Day. The errands and other chores. Southeastern Academy in Cubs will be at the V.F.W. The boys will be ac- Kissemmee, Florida. The school specializes in Hall Saturday, February 2 companied by an adult. The phone number at the training its students for from 9:00 a.m. till noon where village residents can V.F.W. is 852-9260 please call careers in travel-oriented call to have the boys come to between 9:00 a.m. and noon jobs with airlines and travel for example. the persons house to do odd if you need help with a Cub agencies, Only one out of every eight Scout size job. jobs or run errands. applicants are accepted for The boys are 8-9 and 10 enrollment at the school. Gwendolyn’s acceptance means that she will be doing “home study” ^ith the Immunization clinic planned Avoid the summer rush and have your children immunized now. Children entering school must have their immunization before being accepted. Last year Michigan children were victims of preventable diseases, 869 children were reported to have measles; 1,067 became victims of Mumps and 1 suffered with Whooping Cough. All these are vaccine preventable. Do not permit your child to be a victim of these diseases. Have them immunized now. The next Health Depart­ ment Immunization Clinic in Hastings will be Monday, February 4, 1980. Hours are 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 4:00 p.m. It is required that children be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. For further information call: x Barry Eaton District Health Dept., '220 W. Court St., Hastings, Michigan. Call 945-9516. Bushre Plumbing RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Calf...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 academy for 20 months. Upon her graduation from high school here, she will attend a four-week training course in Florida. When the resident-phase of the program is completed, the school will arrange job in­ terviews for Gwendolyn and assist in helping to place her in the right position. Gwendolyn is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Totten of Queen St. in Nashville. She enjoys swimming and a hobby of weaving in her spare time. Maple Valley bus driver resigns her position A letter of resignation proval to the Vermontville from bus driver Joyce Dillon Maple Syrup Association to was accepted by the Maple permit trailers to park in the Valley Board of Education at Jr.-Sr. High School parking a January 21 special lot at the time of the group’s annual syrup festival. The meeting. Dillon had been suspended event will be held April 25-27. for a maximum of 30 days at Approval also was given to the board board’’ss regular the Maple Valley Square December meeting. Her Dance group to allow them to resignation is effective hold a square dance in the high school gym in con­ January 31. The board granted ap- junction with the festival. Rabbit clinic planned A county-wide 4-H rabbit clinic has been planned for Saturday, February 9, from -9-12:00 a.m., at Kardel Hall on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Guest speaker wilTbe Mr. Fred Biskie, one of the 1979 fair judges, who will discuss what to look for in a rabbit. REGISTRATION NOTICE ---for--VILLAGE ELECTION Monday, March 10,1980 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Nashville (Precinct No. 1) COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the "Michigan Election Law , I, the undersigned Clerk, will upon any day, ex cept Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of any regular or special election or primary election, receive for registration the name of any legal voter in said Township, City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY OFFICE February 11,1980 - Last Day From 8 o’clock a.m. until 8 o’clock p.m. The 30th day preceding said Election As provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended, at Nashville Hall - 206 N. Main St. For the purposes 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 an 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. Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk rabbit care, and rabbit showmanship. This clinic is open to the public. Rabbit project 4-H leaders, mem­ bers and parents are par­ ticularly encouraged to attend. Grain embargo “HOTLINE The Department of Agriculture has set up a special Grain Embargo Information Center to help answer questions from farmers and others about the impact of the grain trade action. USDA specialists are tending telephones from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) every day. The number is 800-424^082. Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council heldjanuary 10, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at the Castleton Township Hall was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Curtis, Kohfeldt, Kienutske, Babcock, Hinckley and Spoelstra. The minutes of the last regular meeting were' read and approved. • Correspondence was read by the Clerk. A letter was read from the Mayor Exchange Day Committee and also a letter was read from the Health Department. Motion by Hinckley supported by Kohfeldt to NOT participate in Mayor's exchange day festivities this year. No, Curtis. Yes, Kohfeldt, Hinckley, Kienutske, Babcock and Spoelstra. Motion Carried. Glen DenVesten, project engineer. Bill Latch, project manager, and Bruce Kuffer, engineer from Williams & Works were present to discuss the new sewer project. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Kohfeldt to authorize Village Clerk to sign the authorization to proceed with the Step 3 engineering agreement. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Hinckley to have a special meeting January 31, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at Castleton Township Hall to meet with the Bonding Consultant and Bonding Attorney regarding the new sewer project. All ayes. Motion carried. Sandy Hulbert and Lori Mitchell, representatives of the Maple Valley student council were present to read a letter concerning the S-curve at the end of Reed Street. . Sargent Eugene Koetje gave the Police Report. Motion by-Kienut?ke, supported by Curtis to give Sargent Koetje permission to have a storage chest built in Village Hall, approximate cost to be $200.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Kohfeldt that the following bills be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. GENERAL Michigan Bell 38.71 Cons. Power (st. lights).. 830.45 Cons. Power (office) ..... 174.08 Nashville Water 8 Sewer .72.60 Carl's Markets .......... 80.00 South End 40.00 Simon Pharmacy 20.00 Johnson's Furniture 85.65 Time Insurance 19.90 Duane Hamilton's Excavating. Inc 598.50 Maple Valley New 163.30 Hastings Sanitary Serv. 1,575.00 U.S. Postmaster................ .00 American Public Works Assoc............................... 80.00 The Hecker Agency 47.58 POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell Kent Oil Company Simon Pharmacy Nashville Hardware General Electric 22.36 354.38 4.41 20.00 13.20 PARKS DEPARTMENT Village of Nashville Water & Sewer ........ 100.00 Maple Valley Concrete ..... 8.50 RENTAL PROPERTY Pack 3176 news Pack 3176 will hold open houses at Carl’s and the Bank on Feb. 2 from 9:00 a.m. till noon. Stop and have a piece of our birthday cake and celebrate with us. There will be window displays in some of the downtown merchants windows during birthday week, take a minute while you are in town and see what the Cubs have been doing in their dens. CARD OF THANKS I would like to say thanks to Dr. Coretti, nurse, and staff at Grand Rapids Osteopathic Hospital. Also the Hastings Fiberglass for the lovely gifts, Moose Lodge, relatives and friends for cards and flowers I received while I was in the hospital and since I came home. Thanks again. Lewis Sherman ACTION-ADS FOR SALE: 1965 Olds 88, air conditioning, five good tires and good condition. $600. Phone 852-0914. FOR SALE: Wood, oil, natural or propayne gas, furnace~or heaters and add ons, you need help, call us. NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE, (5171-852-9231. (tfn) Consumers Power . 50.18 STREET DEPARTMENT Nashville Hardware 25 WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell 6.80 Michigan Bell 23.30 Consumers Power 29.27 Consumers Power 273.76 Hometown Lumberyard... 12.85 Nashville Hardware 11.09 Kent Oil Company 87.90 Nashville Water 8 Sewer 281.36 Hickey Electric 111.40 Simon Pharmacy 2.50 Total Communication .15.00 U.S. Postmaster ... ..46.80 Municipal Supply 55.80 Jones Chemical 248.00 Hach Chemical .. 49.91 Doubleday Bros. 8 Co.....993.19 The Hecker Agenc 179.00 GARAGE & EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell........... 25.77 Consumers Power 216.17 Nashville Water 8 Sewer 411.64 Simon Pharmacy 15.00 Galesburg Lawn Equip. .. 400.00 Hometown Lumberyard... 17.86 Nashville Hardware.. .39.55 Kent Oil Company 193.94 Ed Johncock............... .20.00 Farmers Gas 8 Oil Co 2.50 Hydrotex 199.13 Purity Cylinder Gase 7.25 Charlotte Auto Parts. Inc. .39.81 Direct Safety Company ... 38.63 Motion by Kohfeldt, supported by Curtis to raise the two part time Village employees wages .to meet minimum wage $3.10 per hour. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Babcock, supported by Kientuske to pur­ chase a new flag for the flag pole in Central Park. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Kienutske, supported by Kohfeldt to donate to the Riverside Recreational Development Corporation 500 yards of fill from the Nashville Sanitary Landfill. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn by Hinckley, supported by Curtis. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Date: January 24, 1980 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk SPECIAL MEETING There will be a special meeting of the Nashville Village Council... THURSDAY, JANUARY 31,1980 u.at7:00 P.M. At Castleton Township Hall, for the purpose of meeting with the Bond Consultant and Bond Attorney to make final determinations on the new sewer ordinances and rates. Also to make decisions on Bonding. SUSAN M. CORKWELL Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. January 30, 1980 — Page 11 JV Volleyball Sports undefeated Close games typical for lions Tuesday night the Lions The Varsity boys faced lost to Caledonia, 74-67. The their first triple overtime in Varsity played hard, spirited history Friday against a ball all night to end up with tough Montabella squad but their seventh loss of the *were unable to keep the win season. at home as the Mustangs The first quarter was even defeated their hosts 68-65. at 17-17. Caledonia took a 40­ Montabella led the Lions 30 half-time lead into the the entire first half though locker room. Valley came Valley had the opportunity to out in the third quarter to go ahead at the half-time grab a 55-52 lead. During buzzer. That attempt failed fourth quarter action, the and Valley trailed 26-27 at lead changed hands many half-time. times until 27 seconds left to The second half was all play when Caledonia made Valley. The Lions led 43-38 at two of their 28 free throws to the half and it looked like the ice the game with a lead of 4 Lions were about to take points. control when foul trouble The foul, situation con­ struck. While the hosts could stantly took momentum " only manage 10 fourth away from the Lions quarter points, Montabella throughout the contest The compiled 15 and the com­ fouls ended up Maple Valley manding Lion lead dwindled. 29 and Caledonia 19. Leading With 28 seconds remaining, the scoring was Pat Kersjes, Montabella went ahead for 22; Aaron Snider, 12; Jeff the first time in the second Beebe, 10; Tony Joostberns, half. Jeff Mead saved defeat 6; Jeff Mead, S'; and Chris for his Lions by sinking two Beebe 6. free throws with 12 seconds Maple Valley, cheerleaders selected for state competition Cheerleaders from Maple Valley High School are slated to participate in state competition, following last Saturday's participation in a regional cheerleading contest at Jackson. Reaching the regional competition was a "first" for the MVHS squad, and they are very excited about the opportunity to enter the state competition scheduled for Saturday, February 2, at Central Michigan Univer­ sity at Mt. Pleasant. The MVHS squad was 3rd among seven teams selected at Jackson to go on to the finals at Mt. Pleasant in which schools from throughout Michigan will compete. A total of 12 regional schools had participated in the Jackson contest. Now, plans are underway to organize a group of spectators to travel by bus to Mt. Pleasant next Saturday to cheer the local cheerleaders on to victory. With their fans supporting them, the local cheer-- leaders hope to walk away with high honors in the upcoming contest.. Members of the MVHS cheerleading squad are: Sandy Hulbert, Sharon Fox, Carol Appelman, Cathy Trumble, Donna Steinbrecher, Dawn Wells and Sherry Kraii. 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Jpm Brooke had a fine game, scoring 19 points and hauling down 2'1 rebounds. Walt Maurer added 14 points and helped the Lions’ cause with 12 rebounds. Others scoring for Maple Valley were Eric Wolff, 9 points; Alan Hamilton, 5 points; Mike Hull and Rich Elliston, Freshman drop heartbreaker The Maple Valley Fresh­ man Basketball Team lost a heartbreaker last night to Portland, 39-37. The Lions led at half-time, 21-19, but could not hold off Portland’s 6’2”. Mike Hager in the second half. Combined with Hager’s performance and the 31. turnovers the Lions had, the score tipped in Portland’s favor. Leading the Lions’ attack was Tony Dunklebur ger with 23 points and 19 rebounds. The Lions’ record now stands at 6-3. j $$$ YOU WANT TO SAVE DOLLARS $$$ Then call NASHVILLE HEATING and ask about a time clock for your electric water heater. NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE, 852­ 9231. (tfn) 4 points. The J.V. Lions improved their league record to 5 wins and 3 losses. Overall, their record is 5 wins and 7 losses. They have been working very hard and have been playing exciting basketball. left. Valley had one more chance to win but couldn’t convert and regulation time expired with the score tied 53-53. Both teams managed four points in the first overtime and three points in the second. The free-throw line ended the contest in favor of the Mustangs as they scored 8 points in the final overtime. Four of those points came at the charity stripe. Final score - Montabella 68, MV 65. ’ Valley’s bench again proved its strength. Terry Pierce was called on to help when Jeff Mead got into foul trouble. John Kent, Brian Hamilton and Todd Gearhart also turned in strong per­ formances. Don Fox, starting for the first time this year due to a pre-season injury, gave the Valley squad ci boost with his 14 points. Leading Valley in points scored were Tony Joostberns and Aaron Snider with 15 each. Joostberns also gathered 12 rebounds. Jeff Mead added 5 points, Todd Gearhart, 6; Pat Kersjes, John Kent and Brian Hamilton with 3 points each. Valley plays on Friday at Vestaburg. Game time is 6:30. The Maple Valley Junior Varsity Volleyball girls pulled off their sixth win without a loss over a very tough Carson City. Although the girls did not play to the capacity that they are capable of, they came away with the win 15-6, 9-15, 15-10. The J.V.s were down in the third game by a score of 3-10. From there, Rachel Cantrell served the last twelve points of the game. Way to go Rachel! The Maple Valley Junior Varisty Volleyball Team defeated a tough Middleville squad Tuesday night by scores of 15-6, 6-15, 15-4. The J.V.s won again on the strength of their serves, serving 91 percent for the night; Leading the offense was Teresa Houston, Sandy Kalnbach, Kris Fuller, Tommy Teachworth, Kelli Cowell, Sandy Downing and Paula Service. The J.V.s take their 5-0 record into a game Thursday night with a tough Carson City squad at 6:30. The Junior Varsity Volleyball7 girls won their fourth straight game over Saranac 15-8, 15-13. The freshman lost their scrim­ mage 9-15. The J.V.s served 85 percent for the night. The team played one of their best defensive games all year, with Spike Coffman leading the defense. Kelli Coffman, Sandy Downing, Paula Service, Cindy Brumm and Nancy Schippel led the squad offensively with their excellent serves. The J.V.s play a non-league game tonight against Middleville at 6:30. ★ DOG FOOD SALE ★ 5o ibs. FIELD 'N' FARM 50-lbs. DOG CHOW 50-lbs. HI PRO / R.g.«9.5o *9°° Reg.‘11.60 ’ll00 Reg.*11.60 ’ll00 — FOR ONE WEEK ONLY — *(Limit 2 Bags Per Customer) We Also Carry... FIT'NTRIM BEEF BACON & CHEESE CAT CHOW MEOW MIX 25-«J *695 »750 o.ibs. 495 20-lbs. 9895 ...25-ibs 7-ibs. - PEERLESS PET FOODS o-ibs. 9695 CRUMBLES21 % so-ibs. *735 KENNEL PAK 24 % 50-ibs. 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WT.-QUARTERS LIMIT 1W/COUPON AND $5.00 PURCHASE. COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY. FEB. 2.1980. MR. TURKEY 160 S. MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE tAGO $' 4X Johnny’s Food Mart SUNRISE 8 OZ. WT. 44* Noodles p“fe Johnny’s Food Mart INSTANT COFFEE f3or DOLLY MADISON 20 oz. loaf Butter Top LIMIT 1 W/COUPON AND $5.00 PUR­ CHASE. COUPON EXPIRES SATUR­ DAY. FEB. 2.1980. 59’ LB. PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU SAT., FEB. 2,1980. QUANTITY RIGHTS RES.E,RVED.., . TURKEY FRANKS 1^ OZ. WT. LIMIT 1 W/COUPON AND SS.00 PURCHASE. COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY, FEB. 2. 1980. g /J* � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-02-06.pdf 7b192f78de46d04cb7dd07d51e16aff7 PDF Text Text PAi© U S HM^»,0U*t6«n M*t*TML7 Hast,n S ^sS93' Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. PQ^l fP j MSI N- Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 “RARj P.O. Box A. Nashville, Michigan ■'Wf/flte$S■ , CU ■'Wf/flteS ET Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) <9051 HASTlN'pJ-r' The Maple Valley News. Vol. 107. No. 37 — Wednesday. February 6. 1980 Oil furnace believed cause of rural house fire A faulty oil furnace ap­ parently caused the fire, Thursday, which destroyed the home of the Larry Harshman family at 9354 Coats Grove Rd. Firemen from Nashville and Woodland were at the scene for four hours but never had a chance to save the two story structure. Mrs. Fay Harshman said they had been having trouble with their furnace and planned to make further repairs this weekend. She told firemen she had smelled oil earlier in the afternoon and had called a neighbor who had been working on the furnace. Mrs. Harshman left the home about 1:30 p.m. to go shopping. Neighbor Sondra Franco of 2710 Clark Rd. reported the fire to the Woodland Fire Dept, at about 2:45 p.m. The five Harshman children were at school and Larry was at his job as a driver for Blue Arrow Douglas Truck Lines in Lansing. Woodland fireman James Wickham said he had delivered mail at the house about 2 p.m. arid did not notice anything unusual. He added, however, that by the time he was heading to his home at 4811 Barnum Rd. 45 minutes later, he could see the smoke in the sky. Nashville* fireman John Mason Said the chamber of the furnace was expanded as if there had been some type of .explosion inside. “We never had a chance,” Mason said. “There was no hope before the fire department was even called. Because of the fuel oil build up, it went quickly.” Mason added that 20 ft. basement to attic studding in the house and an asphalt-vinyl siding probably contributed to the quick spread of the fire Two trucks and nine men from each department were at the scene. Though the call went to Woodland first, the fire'was really in Nashville territory because the home was located on the south side of Coats Grove Rd., the dividing line between the two departments. A faulty oil furnace was believed to be the cause of the blaze that spread quickly up 20 ft: studding and asphalt-vinyl siding. (Reminder photo) ..on the mend in Nashville Melissa Showater (standing), retired Putnam Public Library employee, demonstrates book mending techniques to a group of Friends of the Library members. Damaged volumes were on the mend at Putnam Public Library last Tuesday morning when members of Nashville’s Friends of the Library met for a lesson in book repair. The proper technique for restoring deteriorated books was demonstrated by Melissa Showater, a former staff member -at Putnam Library who is now retired, and Ruth Brown, an assistant librarian at the library. The method demonstrated by the two instructors in­ volves removing the cover completely from a damaged book, and creating a com­ pletely new spine and hinge. This is accomplished through the use of a special double stitched cloth binder. Generally, the steps in­ volved in the repair of books include: —Cutting off the old cover, using scissors. —Measuring the back of the book. —Cutting a strip of double stitched cloth binder to the appropriate size. —Cutting string to install under the binder to prevent breaking. Pasting stiffing material on the spine, using library paste (with water added). —Attaching the binder to the spine with paste and fastening the hinge to the book body. Library paste, with water added, is brushed on the spine of the book. This one step in repairing damaged books which was demonstrated last week. Damaged volumes were on the mend at Putnam Public Library in Nashville last Tuesday morning when members of Nashville's Friends of the Library met for a lesson in book repair. Present were (from right) Melissa Showater, who demonstrated proper restoration techniques: Joy Peake, president of the group; Darlene Scramlin, Ruth Brown, who also helped at the session: Beth Phillips, and Pat Cummings. __ —Finally, the book is pressed in a clamp until it is dry. An adhesive cloth backing is added for the book title and number to be let­ tered, in ink, on the volume. About once a month the library staff devotes three to four hours mending books, but even that effort cannot keep pace with the needed repair of books that are damaged through normal usage. It is hoped that the Friends of the Library group who learned the technique last Tuesday will now be able to assist the library personnel in this important task of salvaging usable bodes. Ruth Brown, assistant librarian, helps Darlene Scramlin learn how to build a new^spine and hinge for damaged library books. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 6, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News Sometime between 1918 and 1929, the late Harry Boise snapped a photo of students at the Barryville School, a frame structure which is now a private residence located about half a mile east of the Peace United Methodist Church of Barryville. The photo was a bit different than the usual country school photo, as the children were grouped around a large rock in an adjoining farm field, next to the school property. Mrs. Earl Pennock of Nashville (she’a the former Clara Gillett) recalled the picture recently and wondered) if anyone in our reading audience might have a copy. She and Roy Boise of Nash­ ville (he is Harry’s son) thought the photo might make an interesting print for the paper and could, perhaps, be developed into a “Memories” story on the old Barryville School. The picture was taken on the former George Hayman farm where the Gilletts lived. 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Monday on a B. & E. charge Cinda Murphy of Lansing in 56th District Court in celebrated her birthday Hastings. Allen was releaked during a recent weekend on $2,500 bond. He was ap­ visit with her parents, Mr. prehended a short distance and Mrs. Dave Murphy of from the scene, after a Nashville. Present for a nearby resident reported a family dinner in her honor suspected B. & E. to Sgt. Sunday were Quentin Ward Gene Koetje of the Nashville of Nashville and Les Murphy Police Dept. Koetje was of East Lansing. Les was flagged down near the scene, also a weekend visitor at his as he was patrolling on South parents’ home in Lansing to Main. The suspect was still visit daughter, Cinda, and all in the station when Sgt. enjoyed dinner out together. Koetje entered through a Mrs. Gloria Johncock of large hole in a glass front Nashville was able to return door - apparently the work home last Sunday, after a of the culprit. Before leaving week-long confinement at his patrol car, Koetje had Blodgett Hospital in Grand radioed for a backup unit Rapids. She had been ad­ from the Barry County mitted through the Sheriff’s Dept. When he Emergency Room there, suspected the culprit had when she developed severe fled on foot, he also called for symptoms of the flu. Now a tracking dog. Meanwhile, home and resting, Gloria Deputies Don Nevins and reports she had a virus of the Sue Del Coto of the BCSD blood, plus the flu, causing were eastbound into Nash­ other complications. At this ville on M-79 with the. in­ writing, she‘was scheduled tentions of stopping every to undergo lung tests at westbound car as they ap­ Blodgett on Monday, proached. None was spotted February 4. until the officers reached Barbara Snow of Lansing Fuller Street school. There, was the guest of honor at a an auto allegedly attempted birthday dinner , at the home to elude them, but developed of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. a flat tire near the in-, Homer Snow of Nashville, on tersection of School Street Sunday, January 27. Also and Casgrove. Allen was present was her brother, taken into custody. Also Randy Snow of Nashville, assisting on the scene were and her 'brother and his Michigan State Troopers family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Norris and Neil of the Snow and children of Hastings Team Post. Ac­ Hastings-. cording to authorities, Junior and Senior High Allen’s auto was allegedly youths of the Nashville parked at a nearby residence Baptist Church will par­ during the B. & E. incident. ticipate in a winter retreat Mrs. Justin (Grace) the last weekend in Cooley of Nashville returned February. The event, to be home from Pennock Hospital held at Christie Lake Bible last Tuesday, and entered Camp near Kalamazoo, Blodgett Hospital in Grand begins Friday evening, Rapids on Thursday for February 22nd, and con­ further tests. Mrs. Cooley tinues through Sunday had been taken to Pennock evening, February 24. Hospital last week Sunday Martha Putnam of Long - after suffering an attack at Island, New York, was a home. The Nashville am­ recent visitor at the home of bulance was summoned to her parents, Rev. and Mrs. transport her at that time. Leonard Putnam of Nash­ A rash of winter fires has ville. A Sunday family kept the Nashville Fire Dept, gathering was enjoyed when on the run. The men were two sisters and a brother of called out Tuesday forenoon Martha also arrived for a to a minor fire at the home of visit. Present were Mr. and Charles Higdon. The Mrs. Henry (Ann) Tschetter residence is located at the and children and Mrs. Karen bottom of Barryville hill, Yakes and children, all of just off M-79. No damage Rockford, and David Put­ was done when a minor blaze nam of Grand Rapids. occurred in an oil furnace as Martha' also went on to an accumulation of fuel Benton Harbor to visit her ignited suddenly. younger brother, Daniel Just after midnight Putnam, who resides there. Sunday, Nashville A Saturday night breaking firefighters were summoned and entering at Woodard’s to Mead-O-Acres Mobile Home Park on Thornapple Lake Road to extinguish a davenport fire in a trailer. Nashville fireman Earl Wilson, who also lives on Thornapple Lake Road, was first on the scene and the blaze was extinguished before the heavy eguipment arrived from Nashville. Wilson radioed the other firemen, who were enroute, and the trucks were turned around and brought back to the fire barn. An occupant of the mobile home sustained burns on her hand in the mishap. She received treatment at Pennock Hospital and was released. The Nashville Business Owners Association will host a February 12th meeting at Castleton Township Hall that will be of interest to those concerned about a downtown development plan for Nash­ ville. The meeting is open to the public, and the NBOA has also extended special invitations to members of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. At the 7 p.m. Tuesday 'meeting, representatives of Gove Associates of Kalamazoo and William & Works of Grand,Rapids will present each company’s version of a design plan for Nashville’s business district. Arrangements for the program were made by Barry County Grants Coordinator Sylvia Dunlaney, who is responsible for administering a $405,000 U.S. Housing and Urban Development Block Grant for Nashville and the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove during the next two years. 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AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE development plan for Nash­ ville. Each company will make a presentation, and then field guestions from the audience. All interested persons are cordially invited to attend^ Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Suzy) Corkwell of Nashville en­ tertained members of the Monday Night Special, a local bluegrass and gospel group, and friends of the group at a Saturday evening party. Present for an evening of music and a buffet dinner were: Lowell and Joan McMillon and children, Kim and Todd; Pastor Roger and Norm# Claypool; Rick and Cathy Vessecchia; Jerry and Marie Fager; Dennis and Debby Morawski; Fred Harkness; Ronald and Joan Tutt and Jennifer; David and Bonnie Roush; John and Janice Mason; Don and Vivian Connor; Judy Loy; Paul and Jan Cooper; and Doug Johncock, all of Nash­ ville; and Carrie Henry of Olivet. The birthday of Julie Ellen Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �Ms1 &’!S;J !SJ && *!?S$';;■J & *?$';■ ?$;■ > 1*S NJS7< *jSt fejj Hii^S S« UM} ^j*! J&S > > <k <k Si Si ci Stty Union ItSft present Mi Nit ty Mi Wl Mm tai H II W*.. td» L < ts ttit Jit ^tnMttfi W» J ® toribitoW ®l te k, toy, Itfjj kk VIw^m totem Sheldon of rural Nashville was celebrated with a recent Sunday gathering at the home of her sister and family: Natalie and Howard Casterline and children of Assyria. Also present for the occasion were Julie’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nate Sheldon of rural Nashville; and her sister and family, Paula and Gary Kimble and children, Troy Kimble and Julie Michelle Murphy of Morrison Lake. Also honored Sunday, in observance of his 6th birthday was Troy Kimble. Golden Agers of Nash­ ville’s United Methodist Church will meet for a noon potluck dinner at the church’s Community House on Friday, February 8th.. Recent Friday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William (Darlene) Ham­ mond of Kinsel Highway their daughter, Mrs. Jeri Lou Brinks, and her sons, Jarrod and Adam of Grand Rapids. The occasion was the celebration of Mrs. Hammond’s birthday. Friday’s trip was the first visit to Nashville for younjj Adam, born in December. Saturday, Mrs. Hammond received a birthday call from son Duane Hammond, and daughter, Debbie Hammond, both of Nash­ ville. Also celebrating a birthday last week was Darlene’s maternal grand­ father, Eugene Brown, who lives at Revere, Missouri. He observed his 98th on Wed­ nesday, the 23rd. He received over 100 greetings in a card shower that day. Mr. Brown remains in good health and, until just recently, operated his own farm. Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Doty; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Doty and children; and Mr. and Mrs. Don Mulholland and family, all of Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hardenburg and Sarah; and Mt. and Mrs. Elmer Hardenburg, all of Eagle. The occasion was a pre-birthday celebration dinner for Mrs. Becker. Mrs. Verna Frederick and Mrs. Caroline Jones, both of Nashville, were Sunday callers at Pennock Hospital last week to visit three persons confined there. They were: Mrs. Esther Buckley and Mrs. Gladys Histead, both of Nashville, and Mrs. Paul Wetzel of Hastings. Mrs, Esther Buckley had improved sufficiently to return to her Nashville home last week. Her sister, Mrs. Grace Moored, will be staying with her during her recuperation.. Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville was a weekend guest of Mrs. Marie Fulton of Lansing. The ladies enjoyed PREVENT INTERIOR WATER DAMAGE ICEiGUARD ROOF & GUTTER CABLE Provides an escape channel forrJJ melting ice and snow. NASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 N. MAIN ST. PH: 852-0713 The Maple Valley News Nashville. Wednesday, February 6. 1980 — Page 3 dinner out and a show. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville entertained her son and his family, Glen and Marilyn Ramsey and son, Mark, of Dowling, for a dinner at her home last Wednesday evening. The occasion was the celebration of Glen’s birthday. Dinner out at the Tick Tock Restaurant near Hastings was enjoyed last Monday evening by Mrs. Arlie Stambaugh, Mrs. Elizabeth Askins and 'Mrs. Elsie Ramsey, all of Nashville. A recent letter from Wayne Fuller, a Nashville native now of Toledo, Ohio, brought out a thought provoking question on the old Wolcott House, subject of a recent “Memories” story. “I wonder what the carpenters made per day when it was built,” wrote Fuller. “Probably they make more now in a couple of hours than they made in a week at that time.” We found no reference in the old Nash­ ville News items which would indicate the hourly wage in constructing the 1878 hostelry on South Main Street. We did, however,, run across a note of wages of­ fered for kitchen help at the hotel’s dinning room in 1905. “Wanted at the Wolcott House: girl for dishwashing and kitchen work; wages, one dollar per day.” That was in June 1905. Four months later another ad read: “Wanted: kitchen girl at the Wolcott House, $4 a week and board to the right girl.” As far as carpenter wages in those days, perhaps a note from June 1902 on reconstructing the old school house, after its total destruction by a February fire, gives some clue: “W. J. Leibhauser has been named superintendant of con­ struction at a salary of $3.50 per day.” The work was done by day laborers hired by Leibhauser, a well-known local builder and lumberyard owner. Wages of the day laborers were not noted in that particular news item, but it was decided to hire them because “all bids for the new school building have been adjudged by the Board as too high.” Thursday and Friday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leb (Grace) Marisch of rural Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Rick Seymour and daughters of Pollock, South Dakota. Rick is a newphew to Mrs. Marisch. Recent callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shull of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs.Thomas Wensko of Algonquin Lake and, also, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tarbet of Hastings. Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville accompanied her daughter - in - law, Mrs. Robert Curtis of Nashville, to Charlotte last week to secure new eyeglasses for Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Earl (Clara) Pennock of Nashville celebrated their wedding anniversary last Tuesday evening with dinner at Bill Knapps in Battle Creek. They were joined for the event by their daughter and son - in - law, Lois and John Lane of Battle Creek. Friday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville were Bernard and Barbara Linsley of near Kalamo. Weekend guests at the Reid home were their son Darwin and his wife, Norma, and children from Cadillac. They arrived early Saturday morning and returned north Sunday afternoon. Also arriving Saturday morning were son Jerry and his wife, Kay, of Kalkaska. They were accompanied by Kay’s sister, D’Ann Pant They returned north late Saturday night Other Saturday callers at the home of Clarence and Margaret Reid were their son Darrel and his wife, Karen, and family of near Kalamo; their daughter and family, Annetta and Dave Tredinnick and children of Hastings; their son Arden and his wife, Sue, and family of Nashville; and Mrs. Jean Reid, and Sandy and Harry Rollins, all of Nashville. Teens of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene are a planning Valentine Banquet for Tuesday, February 12, at the church. The 6:30 p.m. event will be catered by adults of the congregation. A potluck supper for the local Nazarene World Missionary Society is set for Wednesday evening, February 13th, at the local church. Time of the event is 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a fellowship of local ministers and their wives Friday, February 15, at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene parsonage. Hosting the gathering will be Rev. and Mrs. Richard Wadsworth. The Riverside Recreational Development Corp, will be sponsoring a dance, March 22nd, at the Nashville F. V. W. plan. The event is part of an ongoing fund-raising campaign of the organization to help develop a community recreational park on the banks of the Thornapple River, west of the Main Street business district. The RRDC will agairi this year be spon­ soring Nashville’s annual Harvest Festival. The date for that event was set at a recent RRDC committee meeting. The 1980 Harvest Festival will be held Sept. 19 and 20. This year, it will not be in conjunction with Maple Valley’s Homecoming celebration. The RRDC decided to have the Harvest Festival as early in the fall as possible, .to hopefully insure better weather for the occasion. The high school Homecoming celebration will,be staged in October, special occasions such as and counting the huge cubes and the RRDC committee Memorial Day, Fourth of of ice as they were hoisted felt that date was too late in July or Labor Day, we into the sawdust - layered insure good weather. usually purchased a block of facility, to be preserved for United Methodist Women ice - 50 or 100 lbs. - and took it warm weather use. will meet at 7:30 p.m. home to make homemade ice Folks who have Wednesday, February 6, at cream. (Meade’s family recollections, photos or the home of Mrs. Olith lived on a farm northwest of stories to share for the Hamilton of Nashville. Nashville on Eaton Road.) “Memories” series are Assisting as co-hostess for Remembering the ice cream encouraged to call this the event will be Mrs. Amy making, Meade continued; reporter at 852-1963. We are Putnam. “How good that was, and still seeking photos of Wtih Valentine’s Day what fun to have a chance to longtime village engineer coming up next week, the get the ice cream from the Frank Russell and also of annual “Sweetheart ladle when it was taken out Fred Baker, a colorful Nash­ Banquet” for adults of the of the freezer.” ville merchant of a bygone Nashville Baptist Church This reporter also heard era. Suggestions for other has been set for Saturday from her father, former “Memories” subjects are evening, February 9, at 8:30 Nashville resident Verlin always welcome. p.m. at the Sveden House in Murphy, now of Palacios, Lansing. The Dodson Family Texas, about how ice was ACTION-ADS of Battle Creek will provide sometimes harvested in special music for the those early days by a team of FOR SALE: Wood, oil, banquet, which will be based horses pulling a special natural or propayne gas, on the theme of “The cutting rig. 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Joseph �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 6. 1980 — Page 4 Memories of the past By Susan Hinckley peared, headlined: “A Hero’s Death - Irving Boston Gives Up Life in A Vain Attempt to Save Clayton Barnes From Drowning. ” The writer continued his account of the tragic event. “The most distressing and heart-rending accident, which it has ever been our sad duty to chronicle, oc­ curred just at dusk on Tuesday evening, and resulted in the death of Ir­ ving Boston, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Boston, and Clayton Barnes, son of Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Barnes. “Quite a large number of young people were gathered on the {mill) pond after school in the afternoon, enjoying skating, which was particularly fine. The ice was fairly safe on the north side of the pond, where the water was dead, but over the channel the ice was very thin, and very few had ventured to cross it. About 4:45 young Barnes went down to the south bank of the river, about ten rods east of the bridge, put on his skates and started to cross the channel to join the party of fast as he could come, from skaters on the other side.” further up the pond, and a (1980 note: Barnes entered without moment’s the river on what we now hesitation plunged into the as the Cooley icy water after the drawning know as property; the other skaters youth; at the same time the were near the present-day ice gave way beneath Langham home on the north Furniss and the three were side of the river, east of the struggling in twelve feet of bridge.) water.. Continued the early Nash­ “They could not climb ville News account: “When upon the ice, which was so Barnes had nearly reached thin that it gave way beneath Gabby’s safety, the thin ice gave way their weight; some one threw one end of an overcoat under him and he went down. INCOME TAX The alarm was at once to Furniss and he was pulled raised and a number of out. Barnes had thrown his SERVICE skaters’ went to his arms around Boston’s neck and effectually prevented assistance. FEDERAL/STATE Clare Furniss was in the Irving from either helping and laid down on the ice him or saving himself.. 852-1512 lead Vic Furniss, who saw the to prevent its breaking, and was endeavoring to crawl accident from the street, had EXPERIENCED & out far enough to enable him meanwhile taken a pair of DEPENDABLE to reach Barnes, when Irving lines from off a horse, tied Boston came flying down as them together and came on a run to the help of the two boys who were still in the water. “He rolled out upon the ice as far as he dared and threw • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR the line to Boston, who was • INSTALLATION • REMODELING evidently too far gone to • NEW CONSTRUCTION realize that life was within his grasp. Vic accordingly • SEWER AND DRAIN WORK threw off his coat and shoes Call...CARL BUSHRE and passing one end of the — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — line back to the crowd, took the other end and sprang into the water, but in the meantime the two boys had disappeared and he could not “Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for another,” reads the inscription on an ancient headstone in the older section of Nashville’s Lakeview Cemtery. It marks the grave of Irving Boston, drowned December 4, 1894, at age 21 years, and tells the tale of an almost-legendary sacrifice. Irving died a hero’s death, perishing in the icy waters of the Thornapple River along with a young skater whom he was endeavoring to save. The futile rescue mission turned into a tragedy that was attended by widespread community sorrow and brought much acclaim to Nashville. Irving’s heroic death was memorialised in poetry and other tributes that soon poured into the village from throughout the country. Irving was the son of Adaline and William Boston, proprietors of the brick yard on Nashville’s south side where much of the material used in early local construction’Was manufactured in huge kilns. (The Boston enterprises was located just south of the present-day intersection of M-66 South and Casgrove St.) Chronicling the hero’s death was the Nashville News, where young Irving had been employed as a printer. Four days following the tragedy, this story ap- Bushre Plumbing 517-726-0036 Because of YOU... We are Expanding!! PLEASE EXCUSE THE MESS! — Stop In Anyway — Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0713 Irving Boston, second from right, become on olmost-legendory Nashville hero when w hen he perished in 1894 along with a young skater he was trying to rescue from the icy Thornapple River. Irving was the son of William Boston, local brick manufacturer and prominent businessman. Irving, 21 at his death, was a volunvolun­ teer Nashville fireman and had worked as a printer at the Nashville News office. Shown in this about-1892 photo are, in background, Len W. Feighner, editorpublisher of the News from 1888 until 1928, and his printers and printer's devils, left to right: Arthur Smith, Claude Hough, Albert Weber, Irving Boston and Frank Weber. The Weber brothers both stuck to newspaper work; each later owned a successful Michigan weekly: Al, the Observer of Cheyboygan, and Frank, the Montmorency County Tribune at Atlanta. Claude Hough later moved to Missouri. Feighner lived in Nashville until his death in 1948 at age 86. Arthur Smith, left, was the one who brought news that Irving had drowned to the Boston family. His whereabouts in later years is unknown. find them; and Vic was finally pulled out, well-nigh exhausted.” The News account then details how boats were procurred and a search for the bodies begun: “The News had spread rapidly and a large concourse of people had gathered on the bank to watch the search, among the crowd being many weeping women and children, while by no means all of the men had dry eyes.” Barnes was brought up in half an hour; Boston, ten minutes later. The body of Barnes was taken to his parents home nearby. The body of Boston was taken first to the residence of Dr. L. F. Weaver before being taken to his home in the southern part of town. Accounts still linger today of the torch-lit entourage that bore Irving’s body home. Many conveyances came streaming toward the Boston home, following the wagon on which the young hero’s body lay. “Nothing in the history of the-village ever created such a profound sorrow,” con­ tinued the News report. “The terrible affair has been almost the sole topic of conversation since it oc­ curred, and the entire population of the town and many people from the country around were present at the funeral ceremonies. “The funeral of Clayton Barnes was held at the Congregational Church yesterday morning at ten o’clock, Rev. N. F. Sheldon conducting the services,” related the News. “School was dismissed and his schoolmates assembled with the others to pay their last tribute to the memory of their playmate.” Young Barnes was in­ terred in Hosmer Cemetery, north of the village. The funeral of Irving Boston was conducted at the Methodist Church at two o’clock in the afternoon of the same day as the Barnes service, and was “undoubtedly the most largely attended of any funeral ever held in the village,” ac­ cording to the News. The sermon was delivered by Rev. J. S. Steininger of the Evangelical Church, who was summoned home from revival work at Eckford to officiate. “The sermon was a touching one, and full of comfort to the dear ones who will so sadly miss their loved one,” noted the News. “The fire department of which Irving was a loved and valued member, ’acted as a guard of honor, and a quartette of their number furnished music for the funeral.” Irving, born at Dexter, Michigan, was 21 years, 4 months and 7 days old at the time of his death, added the News account. “He leaves father, mother, brother, three sisters and a large circle of friends to jnourn their loss.” The News extended the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community to the parents and relatives of the two boys. All of the business places in town were closed during the Friday funeral of Irving Boston. The Lentz Table Company factory was also closed. News of the tragedy spread rapidly and accounts of it were carried by papers throughout the state. Soon letters and poetry in eulogy of Boston arrived from various points, the offerings frequently written by strangers. The Charlotte Tribune added this excellent tribute in reporting the tragedy: “We little know who are the heroes, but every demand is met by some one who, called by a sudden impulse, im­ perils his own life to save that of another. What a grand attribute of humanity is this! Such leaven as this will save the race. Greater love hath no man that that he gave his life for his friend.” �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. February 6. 1980__Page 5 v W: Sewer construction slated for July 1 When you want results...give our office a call. Turn those unneeded unwanted items into CASH! NW V alentine’ Thursday, February 14th Remember your “Sweetie with a HEART BOX of Chocolates by brach 74 lb. - 'A lb. -1 lb. - 2 lbs. fhiC fete He ■Wlo M ■ ta tllle 6 »w i d M nt Owtariiilig s®tee bs'Ue feteiiteh d rtidi iMpsifin M mI irequenih iriki iddisa'M® •Mil NtMUite (Hita addedte ottes “Mltbiitai I Dea । nedjwiB^ atkfedfe tote. teMte111” jjed He ; becausee »t the>o ut°'i.. stock ie .int tl>eJ ii iijorrW1 Construction ofNashville’s proposed $4.8 million sewer expansion should be un­ derway by July 1, village officials learned at a special meeting of the council Thursday evening. It is anticipated that ad­ vertising for contractor bids on the project will begin March 15, to meet a proposed April 15 bidding deadline. Completion of the new system is expected about June 1981, Nashville officials were told Thursday by Bill Latsch, representing Williams & Works, sewer project engineers. Latsch is project manager for the Nashville expansion program. “If construction is started by July 1st, the system should be operational by June 1st of 1981,” Latsch told the village council Thursday. Also present at the special project scheduling meeting were Bruce Kuffer, professional engineer with Williams & Works; Robert Benzenski, bond consultant with Benzenski & Co. of Detroit; Robert Hammel, ''bond attorney with Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, a Detroit law firm; and David Dimmers of Hastings, village attorney for Nash­ ville. Nashville residents currently served by the present sewer system will begin paying increased rates on Sept. 1, 1980, at which time it is anticipated the expansion projectwill be at a 10 percent completion stage. The increase at that time, will be called the “readiness to serve” charge. On June 1, 1980, an increased “com­ modity charge” will be added to the User’s monthly bill. This will reflect the new usage rates based on gallonage of water con­ sumption at each meter. The amounts of these two rates has not been established yet, but it is expected that a new rate schedule will be adopted at the council’s February 14th meeting. The early rate increase is being enacted to reduce interest the village must pay on a bond issue to finance the local share of the WATER HEATERS GAS OR ELECTRIC 30 GAL. & UP NASHVILLLE HARDWARE 105 NORTH MAIN ST. 852-0713 — SHE’LL LOVE ‘EM — Accessing the Nashville Village Council is Robert Benzenski (right), bond concon­ sultant with Bensenski and Co. of Detroit. He advised the council on a timetable for the sewer expansion project, establishment of new rates, obtaining permits for construction, financing and cash flow payments, and other topics pertaining to' the sewer project. Seated next to Benzenski (from right around the table)) are David Dimmers, village attorney; and Council members: Ray Hinckley, Ted Spoelstra, Harold Christiansen, village president; Forrest Babcock, Lonny Kienutske, Sandra Kohfeldt, and Helen Curtis.. (Maple Valley News photos) JEWELRY Necklaces — Earrings SOME HEART SHAPED!! $100 $2°° $3°° Beautiful CARD by Rost-Craft Priced...30c to $100 VALENTINE PARTY HEADQUARTERS We have... Napkins • Table covers • Candies Cut-Outs 24 Years on Main Street Variety 115-117 N. Main St. — Nashville PHONE 852-9747 Among those present at the meeting were Robert Hammel, bond attorney with Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, a Detroit law firm; Bruce Kuffer, engineer with Williams & Works; and Bill Latsch, project manager for the Nashville sewer project for Williams and Works. sewer expansion project. Nashville expects to receive a loan from Farmers Home Administration to cover the local share. Federal and state grants will pay 80 percent of the new collection system costs and 90 percent of the expense of building a new lagoon and irrigation treatment facility west of the village. Homes to be added to the new system, which are now currently served by private septic systems, will have until six months after the new system is operational before they must hook up. These new potential users will not be charged a “readiness to serve” charge until the collection line is run past their residence and the new system is operational. In other business related to the sewer project, the council was urged by a village resident to encourage the project contractor to hire persons from the local community to fill the “un­ skilled labor” jobs connected with building the new system. The council agreed, and Latsch said he would check into the situation. Self-improvement class By Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist You are invited -to a Valentine’s Day movie festival designed to spark enthusiastic action for “Self­ Improvement”. First you will see “Body Talk” - which explores how our lifestyles and en­ vironment effect our bodies. The message is that learning to listen to our bodies’ signals will help take care of minor illnesses and improve general health. You will learn seven golden rules for preventive maintenance. Next, to help motivate changes in attitude and behavior - be it improved health practices or new experiences, you will see the popular film, “You Pack Your Own Chute”. The class, co-sponsored by the Extension Family Living program and Eaton Ex­ tension Homemakers is free and open to all. West Benton Extension group will serve as hostess group and coffee will be served at 9:00 a.m. Feb. 14, with the films to follow, at the First Baptist Church, across from the Fairgrounds in Charlotte. Literature will be available. Persons wishing child care are asked to pre­ register by February 7. (Call 543-2310) Auction Sale! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9,1980 1:00 P.M. 1:00 ESTATE SALE LOCATED: at 121 Francis Street, Nashville, Michigan, Small oak antique dropfront secretary with bookshelving below Coronado chest type food freezer G.E. automatic electric dryer Corner dish or china cabinet G.E. apartment size electric range Miscellaneous living room chairs Set of six pressed back chairs Small base cabinet Oak highboy chest Zenith television Miscellaneous odd chairs Dishes and cookware Pictures and frames Gibson refrigerator 4 Chests of drawers Green sofa and chair Small appliances Small dropleaf table Rocking chairs Reclining chair Captains chair Coffee table Mantle clock Small tables Electric fan Portable radio Chaise lounge Step stool Table lamp Power hand saw Ice chest Wastebaskets Electric drill Step ladder Sabre saw Double beds Oil lamp Folding cot Porch glider Ironing boards Plant stand Pole lamp Garbage can Pruning shears Dresser Mirror Trunk Bedding Humidifier Sofa Luggage Pails Mall Other useful articles... TERMS Z CASH * Not responsible for accidents day of sale or items after sold EDA ELLISTON ESTATE William J. Stanton * Steven E. Stanton PHONE Vermontville, Michigan (5171 726-0181 Out aim as Auctioneers and Realtors is to please both Buyers and Sellers �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 6, 1980 — Page 6 Four vie for Nashville Trustee seats Carl Tobias Lonny Kienutske by Susan Hinckley Assessor Justin Cooley, all The ballot facing Nashville incumbents. All nine can­ voters in the upcoming didates are seeking 2-year February 18th village terms; and all filed as primary election will show Republicans. In order to give local nine candidates vying for voters a chance to become seven posts. Entered in the race are better acquainted with the four candidates for three people behind the names on trustee seats opening April 1 the February 18 ballot, the on Nashville’s village Maple Valley News will council. They are: John present a 2-part “Meet the Hughes, Lonny Kienutske, Candidates” forum. Ap­ Calvin Rizor and Carl pearing this week are in­ terviews with the four Tobias. In the contest for village contenders for the three president, incumbent Harold trustee seats opening on the Christiansen will be village council in the spring. challenged by Ted Spoelstra, Next week, interviews with a current village trustee the two village presidential whose seat on the council candidates will be presented, expires when the along with interviews with presidential term begins the three unopposed can­ April 1. There are three didates for the posts of clerk, unopposed candidates on treasurer and assessor. Nashville voters are Nashville’s February 18th primary ballot: Village reminded that since all filed as Clerk Susan Corkwell, candidates Village Treasurer Lois Republicans, the outcome of Village the February 18 primary Elliston and Calvin Rizor election will determine the outcome of the race. The only exception to this would be in the case of potential write-in candidates in the March 10th General Elec­ tion. Otherwise, the March election will serve only as a confirmation of the voters’ February decision. CALVIN RIZOR, of 102 Lentz St., is seeking a 2-year term on Nashville’s Village Council. He was raised in Nashville, graduated from NHS in 1954, and called Nashville his home through his college days at Ferris State in Big Rapids. He graduated there in 1960 with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Rizor then began a career in elemen­ tary teaching and school administration that even­ tually involved service in schools at Morley-Stanwood in Mecosta County; Wayland ; . Durand; REGISTRATION NOTICE *----- FOR------VILLAGE ELECTION Monday, March 10,1980 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Nashville (Precinct No. 1) COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the "Michiga Michigan Election Law", I, the undersigned Clerk, will upon any day, except Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of any regullar or special election or primary election, receive for registration the name of any legal voter in said Township, City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY OFFICE February 11,1980 - Last Day From 8 o’clock a.m. until 8 o’clock p.m. The 30th day preceding said Election As provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended, at Nashville Hall - 206 N. Main St. For the purposes 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 an ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct at the time of registration, and entitled under the Constitution, if remaining such resident, to vote at the next elec­ tion, shall be entered in the registration book. concern of Rizor’s is an­ orchestra, which is not of­ ticipating concerns of village fered at Maple Valley. She employees, instead of has played violin since she waiting until things are “out was six years of age and she of hand.” “Then we reach just recently became a the point where we are member of the Battle Creek taking care of a crisis in­ Youth Symphony. The stead of the real problem,” Tobias family enjoys many he noted. Rizor advocates family activities, including establishing short and long helping Carl in his hobby of range goals for the village, restoring antique furniture including plans for future and woodworking. Carl’s goals if elected development and promotion of the business district, would be to have much more recreational facilities and public participation in services for the residential village meetings, and to seek industry for Nashville. “It is community. “I want to be a voice to a problem ttyat is typical of John Hughes represent the people of small towns/’ commented Nashville,” added Rizor, Tobias. “We do not have the Laingsburg and Ionia. He “and a pair of ears to listen industrial base to draw from served as Elementary to their problems.” He said for tax support, and it is Principal at all but Wayland. he wanted to hear problems difficult for our small district and While there, he acquired a from the “primary source” business Master’s Degree in School rather than ‘‘coffee-cup homeowners to carry the full Administration from gossip.” Rizor said he can be tax burden.” Western Michigan helpful because he will be Carl would also like to see University; he later did available mornings; he more people involved in additional graduate work at works the second shift but community projects, to see Michigan State. will take time off work to more attendance at council At Laingsburg, Rizor also attend council meetings. He and other public meetings, served as Director of said he has also been both and to have various Federal Funds for the labor and management and government and service school, which involved ad­ has acted as a negotiator on groups work together to ministration of grant monies each side, giving him a make Nashville a better and entailed overseeing broad base of practical place to live. He said he construction of a new facility experience. would appreciate people there. After two years as attending zoning meetings to CARL TOBIAS, of 260 express their ideas for the Elementary Principal at Ionia, Rizor left the Fuller St., is seeking a 2-year village. educational field to go into term on Nashville’s Village “I know the Planning sales but eventually bought Council. He is a lifelong Commission would be more an Ionia restaurant which he Nashville area resident and than happy to hear from operated. For the past 2M> has lived in the village for them,” he added. years, he has worked for the past 12 years. He is the Tobias said he was unsure Oldsmobile in Lansing as an son of Mrs. Clarie Tobias of what causes public apathy apprentice blacksmith in a 4- riiral Nashville and the late but thought it was because year training program. The Earl Tobias. Carl graduated people have such busy lives work involves all kinds of from Hastings High School in now. smithing on equipment and 1954. As a youth, he was very “But it is hard (for the tools at the four Olds plants. active in the 4-H Club as council) to make decisions Rizor returned to Nash­ member; and, later, leader without people being there ville in 1979. He is divorced and waS also in the 4-H (for input),” he concluded. and his two sons, David, 9; Service Club. Tobias has Tobias said he foresees no and Richard, 11, live in been employed at General major problems facing Ionia. Calvin is residing Motors in Lansing for the Nashville. He views the new temporarily with his mother,, past 25 years, . and is sewer system as something Mrs. Phyllis Rizor, while he presently working in Quality that will make Nashville a renovates ■ a home he Control in the Parts Division. better place to live. In 1977, Tobias was aprecently purchased on South “People resist change; it’s' State St. Rizor is a former pointed to Nashville’s Zoning human nature,” Tobias Lion at Laingsburg; a Board of Appeals and for the commented. “But we Can’t Rotarian at Ionia; and was past two years has served as sit still forever.” associated with the Masonic chairman of that board. He was also recently chosen by order at Wayland. JOHN HUGHES, of 417 If elected, Rizor’s primary that bbard to act as a liaison Middle St., is seeking a 2­ goal is to investigate as between it and the Nashville year term on Nashville’s and Zoning Village Council. He is thoroughly as possible the Planning true impact on Nashville of Commission, so Carl now presently a member of the outside sources, such as attends two regular zoning Nashville Zoning Board of governmental agencies and meetings each month in Appeals, a post he has held addition to any special for one - and - a - half years. planning commissions. “I want to solve Nashville meeting that may be called. Born and raised in Frank­ problems with Nashville He is also a regular at­ fort, Hughes graduated from ideas,” explained Rizor. tendant at Nashville’s high school there in 1965. He “We should use our own village council meeting. attended Central Michigan Tobias is married" to the University at Mt. Pleasant resources to solve those problems.” He pointed out former Geraldine Smith of and graduated with a B.S. that he had found in the Hastings. They have one degree in Education in 1969. educational field that “it’s daughter, Laurie, 17, and He came to Nashville in easy to put out our hands for three sons: Carl, Jr., 15, September of that year, federal grants, but we Brice, 13, and Carmen, 11. when he was hired by the generally find there are Laurie attends high school in Maple Valley School as a strings attached.” Another Hastings in order to take Cont. page 11 — Give your Sweetheart a gift of Beauty for Valentine’s Day... Gift Certificate, Beauty id, Ear Piercing ... NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP 147 SOUTH MAIN STREET, VERMONTVIIJ.E Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk k HOURS: Mon. , Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 to 4:30; Sat. 9 to 1 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, February 6. 1980__Page 7 Cub Scouts celebrate golden anniversary with cake and service to senior citizens s S? sSS?V #»2S' f??& e&v> ^2® ^S Sx S Sx dw 5 SJl X?S Ss.sx Ss S WU/S'Vii1lsSS,s sS %s KJS S?J >; «N| <SJ| Sfct Cet <%,-?■. *;*»N ’*> %s?? N kin 1 %? It was party time for those who stopped by Carl's Market to enjoy birthday cake and coffee in observance of the golden anniversary of cub scouting. Kenny and Seth are shown with the cake, made by Mrs. Steven (Brenda) Shoup and a friend. "tttitil tiajt Kenny Bishop (left) and Seth Sprinkle serve cake and coffee to Eloise Wheeler, branch manager of Security National Bank in Nashville. Kenny and Seth are members of Cub Scout Pack 3T76 who participated in Saturday's events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cub Scouting in America. ’’i /Nk Mt at (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) jNib I .Jm,,, . 'tohlt ’^litiiji ’ •HkHe J/m J/m. ScourinG ...eeere ‘^Smteidl ?:£«■ Kifiiirtirr motn '^iiiith! lifcjr’Mty y Ute S’’11'"'’® ?“ *«* k: w «*>“ «mu Btes™s tftaf tart ft »i®( ndsiia MSuat ftWt jgrw«!ifid sj nig y i , i Mm jfMiitf1 «ir!B! yilap ii nd» aj spil BjitflW Cub Scout Matt Peake receives papers from senior citizen Fred Ackett. Nashville Cubs put the scout credo of serving others into action Saturday as they volunteered to do tasks for local senior citizens as part of the 50th anniversary observance. It's interesting to note that Ackett, well known "rockhound,is a former longtime Nashville Scout leader. He rewarded each of the boys with a sand dollar for their help. Other cubs who congregated in front of the Ackett home are (from right, front row) Greg Shoup, Kent Miller, Andy Finkler, Scott Reid (back row) Billy Brenton, Stanley King, Richard Mead and Danny Kellogg. FROM OUR READERS— CARD OF THANKS I want to thank Susan Hinckley for her very fine reporting weekly on “Memories of the past.” Even though we’re fairly new to this area, we find much enjoyment reading them. In Christ, Ron Grider RNo. 2 Vermontville, MI I would like to thank all my neighbors and friends for the many cards and acts of kindness. Also a special thanks to the ambulance crew and the doctors and nurses at Pennock Hospital. Your kindness is deeply appreciated. Mrs. Leia Leedy FOR SALE: 1971 Croyden mobile homev 12’ x 65’ with 8’ x 35’ Tagalong, 3 bedrooms, separate laundry room, large deck, fully skirted, must be moved. Call 517-726­ 0264, Vermontville. (2-13) NOTICE All cancellations and changes must be in by 5 p.m. Fridays for following publication. (tfn) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 6, 1980 — Page 8 Citizens of the week Awards for good citizenship at Fuller Street and Kellogg Elementary Schools this week have been presented to Levi Schantz, Darcie Elliston, Lisa Johnson, Monique Meehan,. Matt Bracy, and Angel Martin. Levi Schantz, 7, is the son of Christine and Homer Schantz of Maple Grove Road. Levi enjoys reading as a favorite subject in school where he is a first grade student in Ms. VanderMolen’s room. Activies he enjoys include watching television and taking care of his rabbits. Darcie Elliston, a second grade student in Mrs. Affolder’s room, likes music and math the best. She is the seven-year-old daughter of Helen and Lloyd Elliston of S. Clark road. Darcie’s hobbies are stitchery, drawing, reading, and listening to music. She also enjoys helping her mom and dad. Lisa Johnson finds collecting stones to be a fascinating hobby because she gives them to her grandfather who polishes them to beautiful lustres. Lisa, 8, is the daughter of Gerald Johnson of S. Clark Rd. She is a third grade student in Mrs. Hunt’s room. Spelling, math, and gym are her favorite school subjects. In her spare time, she enjoys basketball and swimming. Monique Meehan is the nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Meehan of S. Main. She likes to “ make dolls, The Maple Valley Coop Nursery IS NOW ACCEPTING CHILDREN — FOR ITS SPRING SEMESTER — If you hove a 3 or 4 year old you'd like to enroll please call... 852-1859 or ■ 726-0264 We wish to state that we are a racially nan- discriminatory nursery school. write nice things about other people, and collect rocks. At her church, she likes to write cards to the sick people.” Monique is a fourth grader. Her teacher is Mrs. Hansen. Gym, music, and art are her favorite subjects. Matt Bracy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bracy of Middle St., is a fifth grade student. Spelling and English are the subjects he most enjoys in Mr. Hustwick’s room. Matt, 11, likes to collect stamps. He also is very active with activities of basketball, softball, floor hockey, soccer, pool, and ping pong. Angel Martin is a sixth grade student in Steve Slag’s room. Math, social studies, and gym are Angel’s favorite subjects. She is the daughter of Cherry and Roger Yarger of Little Long Lake. Angel, 11, enjoys basketball, softball, and ’acrobatics. At Fullqr Street Elementary'School in Nashville, (from left) Levi Schantz, Darcie Elliston, Lisa Johnson, and Monique Meehan have been named for citizenship awards. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) COA receives *2,430 for personal careprogram The Southcentral Michigan Commission on Aging approved on Thur­ sday, January 31, additional REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR VILLAGE ELECTION Monday, March 10,1980 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Vermontville (Precinct No. ) COUNTY OF EATON, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the ’'Michigan Election Law”, I, the undersigned Clerk, will upon any day, except Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of any regular or special elec­ tion or primary election, receive for registration the name of any legal voter in said Township, City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY OFFICE February 11, 1980 - Last Day From 8 o’clock a.m. until 8 o’clock p.m. The 30th day preceding said Election As provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended. at 176 South Main St., Vermontville, Ml. 49096 For The purposes of REVIEWING the REGISTRATION and REGIS­ TERING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but an ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct at the time of registration, and entitled under the Constitption, if remaining such resident, to vote at the next election, shall be entered in the registration book. Natalie Gaedert, Village Clerk funding for the Personal Care service offered by the Barry County Commission on Aging. Sarah Renstrom, SMCA Director, informed the Barry County Commission on Aging that $2,430 has been allocated to assure con­ tinuation of the agency’s registered nurse. The duties of this position include the initial assessment of new clients for Home Delivered Meals, Personal Care, and Homemaker services. Heshe also supervises training of new aides, schedules home service activities and charts progress of clients. This program is available to residents of Barry County over age 60. There is. no charge for the" service, but participants are requested to make a donation according to their ability to pay. For additional information, contact Eloise Wolf, Director of the Branch County Commission on Aging, at 120 N. Michigan, Hastings, Michigan. Angel Martin and Matt Bracy received ,citizenship honors at Kellogg this week. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION WANT-ADS! Purina. Former Nashville man graduatesJohn M. Latta, a 1964 graduate of Maple Valley High School was a recent graduate of California STate University Chico. John who is the son of Mildred (Petie) Latta received a degree in Nursery Management. He attended Lansing Business College and Michigan. State Michigan University before moving to California to finish his studies. John and his wife Marty live in Chico and John is now the manager of Evergreen Discount Nursery in that city. Action Ads $$$ YOU WANT TO SAVE DOLLARS $$$ Then call NASHVILLE HEATING and ask about a time clock for your electric water heater. NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE, 852­ 9231. (tfn) "‘"'FEED Now in two great blends! Complete Blend Performance Blend Come in today for a FREE SAMPLE at FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings PHONE 945-9926 K Purina... na... planning tomorrow with research today �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday. February 6. 1980 — Page 9 Survey to update farm production costs A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative OLYMPIC BOYCOTT - The House has approved HR 377, supporting a boycott of the Moscow Olympics unless the Soviet Union’s army is withdrawn from Afghanistan; it also supports the use of facilities in Michigan for any alternative sports competition. SENIOR CLASS - Both houses have now approved SB 97, which allows community colleges to waive all tuition requirements for anyone over 60 who has graduated from high school and has met other entrance requirements of the particular college. BUSINESS HELP - Now in the Senate is HB 5058, which would set up a Small Business Development Program: a network of small business centers throughout the state to provide managerial, informational and technical services; and advocacy efforts. POINT COUNTERPOINT - Both houses have approved SB 471, which would for the first time assess driver-record points for going over 55 mph but less than 70 mph. However, the bill is to be voted on again in the House; and if it passes, the House version which starts points at 60 must be recon­ ciled with the Senate version which starts them at the “energy speed” of 55 mph. NEW MAP - The new 1980-81 Official Transportation Map of Michigan will soon be available free at numerous locations throughout our state. It shows not only major roads, but also intercity bus and rail passenger routes, and airports. If you want a copy by mail, please send your name and address to my office at the State Capitol, Lansing 48909. SCHOOL MEALS - The Attorney General has ruled that school districts must comply with state requirements to provide breakfast and hot-lunch programs for students, even though this year the state has not fully funded the lunch program: although the Headlee Amendment requires the state to pay for local costs it imposes, these programs were in effect before Headlee passed. LIQUOR PRICES - Both houses have approved differing versions of SB 242, which would increase the profit margin for the state and for liquor licensees. Differences must also be resolved with the Governor, who vetoed a previous version and has urged greater price competition. I did not support SB 242. FILM TAPES - Three popular DNR films are now available on video-tape cassettes: “Coho,’.’ about salmon; “Wapiti,” about elk; “Wooden Nickels,” about forests'. There are minimal charges! Schools or groups should write to DNR Info Services Center, Box 30028, Lansing, MI 48909. INJURY POSTING - According to MIOSHA regulations, employers with 11 or more employees must now have posted the number ofjob-related injuries and illnesses that occured in their establishments during 1979. Even if none occured, “Form 200” must be posted stating that. U. S. farmers spent over $114 billion in 1978 to produce crops, livestock, and poultry, topping the previous year’s $100 billion level. According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the Michigan Agricultural Reporting Service, this averaged over $48,000 per farm nationally. Feed, accounting for over NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING In .accordance with Act 183 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, and Article Vl-R of the Eaton County Rural Zoning Ordinance, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held at a regular meeting of the Eaton County Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1980, at the Eaton County Courthouse, 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, Ml., on the following petition^ Albert Ainsworth, 2996 N. Ionia Rd., Vermontville request a Conditional Use Permit to operate a gasoline filling station on the Southwest corner of Ionia Road and Nashville Highway, Section 33, Vermontville Township, zoned Commercial. Interested persons are invited to appear and to be heard re­ garding the proposed use of said land or any other matter that should properly come before the Planning Commission. DENNIS C. DUNNIGAN, Eaton County Planning Director Agricultural Reporting Service will be contacting a cross section of Michigan farmers as part of a nationwide survey to determine 1979 production costs. J. Don Fedewa, Statistician in Charge, points out that information about A tracking dog demon­ stration will be featured at the 4-H dog session, planned for Tuesday, February 12. The session will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the Charlotte fairgrounds. Deputy Mike Cooper from Engagements farm production outlays is important to compare the farmer’s well-being with that of other groups in the nation’s economy. He also assures that an individual farmer’s responses will be kept confidential, and used only to produce Regional and National summaries. NOW Off[KING... Tracking dog demonstration to be held Feb12th BRAIDING The newest hair fashion trend. COLOR the Sheriff’s department, will be the special speaker and will be bringing the county tracking dog to demonstrate how he works with it. 4-H members are reminded to not bring their dogs to this session, as it will be - an interesting and educational demonstration evening. For more information on the program contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 5432310. Changes & Retouches sJLin50i EYEBROW ARCHING ¥2 PRICE (WITH W PERMANENT)^ Color Corrective Work & Highlighting............... 25% OFF (long hair slightly higher) azor’s Edge H2E.,CMrtSL>HMtfaSB Phone 945-9554 PteMKMlMMTB? HAIRDESIGNERS for ACTION ADS Dingman - Hummel Planning a June 21 wed­ ding are Denise Dingman, daughter of Richard and Geri Huckendubler and Loren Dingman, and LeRoy Hummel, son of Dewey and Mary Hummel. Denise is a 1977 graduate of Charlotte High School and is employed as a secretary at Century 21 Real Estate. LeRoy is a 1978 graduate of Charlotte High School and works as a sub-contractor for Hummel Builders. Hamilton - Smith 16141431 $16.5 billion, was the major expenditure, followed by livestock and poultry pur­ chases at $13.5 billion; wages at $10.2 billion; rent at $9.3 billion; interest at $7.5 billion; and fertilizer, lime and soil conditioners at $7.2 billion. During February and early March, enumerators from the Michigan Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Hamilton, 5690 S. Clark Rd., Nashville, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Christine, to Richard Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland-Smith, 1890 Island Highway, Charlotte. Christine will be a 1980 graduate of Maple Valley High h School. She is employed at Nashville Flower Shop. Richard graduated from Charlotte HighSchool in 1979 and is now a night stacker at Felpausch Food Center. They will be wed July.19. Have your snowmobiles and snowblowers tuned up for the months ahead at... SMALLEY’S Small Engine Repair 220 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 517-726-0612 • Chain saws • Edgers • Snowmobiles • Golf carts • Lawn mowers • Tillers • Snowblowers STOP OUT TODAY! HOURS: Mofiday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ★ PICKUP and DELIVERY AVAILABLE ★ PRIMARY ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a Primary Election will be held in the State of Michigan — AT — CASTLETON TOWNSHIP HALL wfthin said Village on FEBRUARY 18,1980 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING IN NOMINATION BY ALL POLITICAL PARTIES PARTICIPATING THEREIN, CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES, VIZ: PRESIDENT ASSESSOR CLERK TREASURER (3) TWO YEAR TERM TRUSTEES 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 at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified elector present and in fine at the polls at the hour pre­ scribed for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote. The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7 o’clock A.M., and remain open until 8 o’clock P.M., of the same Election day. Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 6, 1980 — Page 10 Awards presented for... A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen subdivisions of the State Department of Education, the state bureaucracy in charge of education. They are sort of in between the two. To some extent they are an outgrowth or a descendent of the old county school superintendent who was in What is an ISD? charge of operating all the You’re wrong. It’s not an grade schools in a county. illicit drug or an in- Critics are fond of saying ternational development that the rural schools agency. It’s an intermediate disappeared but the school district. N Now the bureaucracy that ran them question is what is an in- stayed on. I think that is an termediate school district? unfair criticism of ISDs. And what does it do? And They do perform- an im­ then what should it be and portant role in our what should it do? educational system. All these questions are ISDs supply support being asked in Lansing, as services to local school they have been for a number districts that are too small to of years. They are the economically provide the subject of Senate Bill 873 on services for themselves. which hearings are going>on Computer services and in­ around the state. As a structional materials such as member of the Senate Ap­ films and other media on propriations Subcommittee loan are well known and on Education I am par­ positive examples. ticipating. ISDs also directly educate ISDs are not local school some students in cases districts with primary where the local district does responsibility for educating not have sufficient students children. And they are not to supply a program. Special Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS •BRAKES Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 education and especially more limited programs within special education such as those for hearing impaired or specific learning disabilities are the most widespread intermediate programs. The testing and screening diagnostic ser­ vices to determine proper placement in programs at local and intermediate levels are generally supplied by ISDs. In some areas ISDs are ruining vocational education programs that because of limited local demand or expense of equipment could not be done by local districts. There are other programs and services supplied by ISD,s but these are among the most important and give you an idea of the nature of such services. I think ISDs meet very important educational needs in Michigan and we would be much poorer without them. But they do not pla/ the crucial role in our educational system that local districts do., To equate them with our local school districts and suggest, as some ISD supporters do, that to tamper with them, change their size or nature is to strike a blow at basic American educational philosophy is absolutely crazy. Many states have no comparable structure. I think they are poorer for their lack but essentially they still run educational systems with local schools and local control with little different .philosophy from the rest of Michigan. Intermediate school districts, like community colleges, have evolved in Michigan but not in all states. They fill an im­ portant purpose in my opinion but that opinion is not as widely shared as the belief in local school districts and local control. ISDs generally receive a much higher proportion of their total budget from state and federal sources rather than local districts. Their organization on county lines is more historical than functional and not at all uniform in the state. Is there a more efficient, educationally-sound way we could organize intermediate school districts? I don’t know. Community Events . . 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 appreciate your help. If" you need someone to pick up your papers, Call 852-0742. Carl’s Ad Deadline — VALENTINE COOKIES FOR SALE ...at Nashville Putnam Library Sponsored by Friends of the Library ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MEETING FEBRUARY 11th.. 8 P.M. Conference Room at the High School Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville j CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Genius Creations Nick Priddy The January Pack meeting, held the 28th saw a special excitement running thru the audience. The Cubs had worked on their genius creations for a month and now it was time for the judging. Cubmaster Kenneth Meade welcomed everyone to the meeting, den no. 7 Cubs led the flag ceremony to get the meeting under way. Mrs. Ellen Bassett and Mr. Ben Mason were in­ troduced as the judges of the genius creations and Mr. Harry Olmstead, district executive who is visiting different pack activities throughout the Thornapple Grand district was- introduced to the crowd. The judges set to work on their difficult task while Cubmaster Meade announced the activities for the next month. Awards Chm. Dave Mark Lancaster Chris Schaub Finkler and the Cubmaster awarded the following badges: wolf orbear arrows to Danny Murphy, William Gatchell, Cody Matson and Kevin Rathburn; Webelos artist badges to Rick Allen, Carl Partridge, Eric Cornwell, Larry Kienutske and New books at Putnam Library . WINDING STAIR, by Douglas C. Jones. A story of violence and justice on the edge of the Southwest’s last great Indian territory in 1890. NOTHING LASTS FOREVER, by Roderick Thorp. A fast-paced story of destruction and death set in Los Angeles, a fight to the death with a dozen foreign terrorists who are holding seventy-five people hostage high in an office building of Klaxon Oil. YELLOWSTONE KELLY, by Clay Fisher. A novel based on the memoirs of Luther Sage Kelly, an American-Army Scout. DELL CROSSWORD DICTIONARY. For all crossword solvers. THE KOVELS’x COM­ PLETE ANTIQUES PRICE LIST. A guide to the 1979-1980 market for professionals dealers and collectors. . U.S. COINS OF VALUE. New 1980 prices. COLLECTING STAMPS. Everything you need to know to pursue the world’s most popular hobby for fun, knowledge and profit. LETTERING, by Harry B. Wright. A variety of alphabets., Chris Schaub; Sportsman and Traveler badges to Andy Finkler. By this time the judges had selected the winning genius creations. The winners (listed dens Ithru 8 and Webelos 1 thru 3) were: first place, receiving a Cub Scout knit hat, Matt Schaub, Danny Murphy, John Vin­ cent, Matt Borner, Robbie Loy, Kevin Rathburn, Ryan Hickey, Richard Meade, Scott Reid, George Steinbrecher and Larry Kienutske. In second place, winning a 50th anniversary mug, were Charlie Secord, Robbie Norton, Brad Hoffman, Greg Shoup, Randy Bishop, Gene Dishong, Christ Hulsebos, Randy Fisher, Andy Finkler, Matt Peake and Carl Par­ tridge. Taking third place, win­ ning a 50th anniversary frisbee, were *- Glen Sebastian, none, Cody Matson, Seth Sprinkle, Steve Martin, Scott Tobias, Bryant Filter, Richie Varney, Tim Mulkins, Kenny Bishop. Three Cubs, Chris Schaub, Nick Priddy and Mark Lancaster won $5.00 gift certificates for Scout merchandise at Cleveland’s for having the best of the pack creations. The boys can be proud of themselves for their talents. We had an assortment of animals, dragons even, trains, boats, radios, robots and “things?”. Mrs. Bassett and Mr. Mason did a fantastic job choosing the winners and we thank them. Webelos den no. 1 took the Cubs to the hall for a game while the parents enjoyed refreshments provided by dens 1,2, Webelos dens 2 and 3. Each Cub took home a kit to build a pinewood derby car for the race which will be held in March. Several fathers will be building cars for the race, maybe even some mothers. The public is welcome. Watch the paper for the date and place of the race; For all your Insurance Needs See the...ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Stan Trumble About letters “from our readers” XA letter to the editor must be signed with the writer’s full name and address in order to be considered for publication in the Maple Valley News. Names and addresses will be published when letters are used. Letters also are subject to editing. Letters from our readers are most welcome and should be sent to the Maple Valley News, P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan 49073 or to the newspaper in care of JAd Graphics Inc., 1592 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. Norma Viele Trumble Agency vluto-Owncrs Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, February 6, 1960 — Page 11 Trustee seats if® । SOFIK HOMtai S IlMipOlif! # SIB turtuttnirii iwlUiw HliillviM wifi m! |iW!txi(Ji jIkIu |j ttm sis jnft ©tita!^1 W' nbw W fiiitfr il rtW^' Social Studies teacher. He has taught such subjects as Government, World History, Economics and Sociology. In addition to his teaching career, John and his wife, Ruth, a Kalamazoo native, are proprietors of Books, Etc. in Hastings. They have owned the bookstore for three years. The Hughes have two daughters: Samantha, 4, and Sarah, 1. They attend St. Cyril Catholic ‘Church in Nash­ ville. John is active in the Maple Valley Education Association, serving currently as a member of the bargaining team. He is also a past president and a past chief negotiator for the organization. If elected, Hughes has several goals for the village. He said that he would like to investigate the possiblity of the Village of Nashville becoming the City of Nash­ ville, but he stressed the meaning of the word “in­ vestigate.” “This does not mean I desire the village to make this step without giving it serious thought,” explained Hughes, “but if there are advantages to such a move, it should be given con­ sideration.” Hughes would also like to see the new sewer collection and treatment system ad­ ministered in the best in­ terests of the village. And he would work to promote better communications between the citizens, community organizations and the village council, he said. “My goal is to serve the 'citizens of Nashville to the best of my ability,” Hughes concluded. LONNY KIENUTSKE, of 209 Washington St., is the only < incumbent among the four trustee candidates in the February 18 primary. He is seeking re-election to a council seat to which he was appointed in May 1979. Several months prior to that time, Kienutske had been appointed by Village President Harold Christiansen to head a Public Information Com­ mittee, formed to advise Ideal citizens about Nash­ ville’s proposed sewer ex- PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drdinage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Kt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 'REV.'AOBERT cqnsani Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated । cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PUBLIC IIIIMY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTENDI EWING WELL DRILLING WELb DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (SIT) 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan from page 6 pansion project. Kienutske has also been a member for the past three years of the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals. Bom in Owosso, Kienutske moved21 times in the first 14 years of his life. He came to Nashville in 1962, and graduated from NHS in 1964. He is self-employed as a dealer in used appliances and also is in property management. Before going into business for himself, Kienutske was Used Car Sales Manager for Larke Buick in Hastings for eight years. Prior to that, he was employed at Oldsmobile in Lansing for three years. Kienutske is married to the former Suzanne Smith of Nashville. The couple has two children: Lee, 12, and' Lona, 9. The Kienutskes are members of the People’s Bible Church, and Lonny is a past board member of the church. He is also a past board member of the Michigan License Plate Collectors Association, an organization to which he has belonged for several years. Kienutske is also a member of the Nashville Business Owners Association. Because of Kienutske’s early and continuing in­ volvement with the village sewer project (he Jias been regularly attending council meetings since 1977), he feels that he is probably the single most informed person in Nashville now associated with the expansion program. “The sewer project is the single largest expense Nash­ ville has ever faced,” Kienutske said. “I feel personally committed to the project, and really feel I should continue to save on the village council to give the benefit of the knowledge I’ve gained since 1977.” kienutske sees no major problems for Nashville. “The next two years, our major focus will be on the sewer,” he commented, as he stressed the importance of keeping the public in­ formed. “We must bring in­ formation out in the open, and keep it out in the open,” explained Kienutske. He said he has based his Public Information program on “trying to get every drop of information out as straight as possible to the people.” Kienutske' encouraged public attendance and input at village meetings. He added that there had been very good continuity within the village council during the past year. “There is a greater demand for more knowledgeable people (on the council) and increased demand on trustees for more time to handle village duties,” Kienutske noted. He said times have changed in the past few years; more is required than just attending bi-monthly council meetings. Citing the amount of homework now required of village trustees, Kienutske concluded, “More in­ volvement is required than what many are willing to give.” Regardless of whom they support, Kienutske added that he hoped Nashville citizens would get out and vote in the February 18 primary. VOTE! February 18 Cold and flu season calls for pneumonia prevention measures (Pneumonia 5th leading cause of “Cold or flu symptdms, even in the young and healthy, that persist or return after an illness should have run its course, can be a sure sign of pneumonia”, warns Dr. Gregory Sand­ man, American Lung Association of Michigan board member. “Pneumonia does most of its damage within the first five days of its onset, but early medical treatment and prevention can save your life.” Pneumonia, once the number one cause of death in this country, is still a killer. As many as 2% million people get it each year. More than 50,000 people die from the disease. It’s now the nation’s fifth leading cause of death. “A 75-year-old and her asthmatic grandson are both good candidates for a pneumonia vaccine,” Dr. Sandman said, “because their risk of suffering from the disease is great.” People over 50, those recovering from surgery or a major death) illness, and those with pneumonia to seek medical your American Lung chronic heart, lung, kidney treatment at the earliest Association of Michigan at or metabolic disorders, sign, since prompt treatment 403 Seymour, Lansing, along with nursing home is vital to a successful Mich., 48914 or call (517) 484­ residents are the more recovery. 4541. frequent victims of serious “If young and healthy and potentially fatal attacks people seek treatment at the of pneumonia. first sign of pneumonia, and “These individuals can. if high risk people are YOU WANT TO BURN and should, reduce their vaccinated against the WOOD AND SAVE SSSS You chances of attack through disease, then we Will go a need help. 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(2-5) people who need it most don’t know it exists. “The vaccine,” he said, ^ LANNEL “is highly effective in preventing about 80 percent Hurry in and get yours... of pneumoccal pneumonia, the most serious pneumonia Only...$l69yard in the U.S., and is recom­ mended for all whose age or Shirt Flannel.........*1.98 yard state of health indicates that they are at high risk of contracting the disease.” Dr. Sandman said that the (across from the Post Office in Nashville) Christmas Seal people are HOURS: Mon. thru Sat. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. urging all those who think they may have caught ACTION-ADS IS GOING FAST! Up to $600 bonus buying power for early orders of John Deere Disks, Chisel Plows, or Hoy and Forage Equipment "nnnilll Preseason orders help John Deere plan production of most-needed models and sizes. So from February 1 through May 31,1980, John Deere is offering impressive bonuses for preseason orders. This bonus is above and beyond our best deal to you on this equipment. Your early order qualifies you for $50 to $600 in John Deere money for certain models of disks, chisel plows, balers, mower/conditioners, and pull-type forage harvesters. Promptly after delivery, you'll be mailed your bonus John Deere money to spend for products or services at our store. There’s more. You'll get price protection from the time you order any machine in the bonus program. Use a John Deere Finance Plan and no finance charges will accrue on any machine in the program until the first day of the month which begins the 1980 use season in our area. This early-order program includes a list of dozens of disks, chisel plows, and hay and forage tools. But your preseason order must be signed before March 31 to earn the most John Deere money. Cortie in soon, check the list, and ask us for our best deal on this new equipment. You'll be expected to take delivery of the equipment as soon as it’s available. BUYER BONUS IN JOHN DEERE MONEY FOR NEW EQUIPMENT ORDERS SIGNED DURING:*_________ 1610 Drawn Rigid (19- thru 23-foot). 1610 Drawn Flexible $200 (23- thru 27-foot) $125 1610 DraWn Flexible (29- thru 41-foot) $300 $200 1650 Folding $600 $400 $225 $150 $300 $200 FEB., MAR. '80 APR., MAY ’80 EQUIPMENT: DISKS: 111 and 115 $ 75 $ 50 210, 215, 310, 315, 340,1630 $150 $100 220, 230, 235, 350, 440, 455,1640 $225 $150 All Square and Round Balers 331 and 360 $375 $250 MOWER/CONDITIONERS: 370 $500 $350 1207,1209 and 1380 FORAGE HARVESTERS: CHISEL PLOWS: 1610 Integral Rigid, 1610 Drawn Rigid (11- thru 17-foot) BALERS: $ 75 $ 50 Pull-Type 3940 Pull-Type 3960 $300 $400 . $200 $275 "These offers are subject to equipment availability G&W Sales in Lake Odessa • Ph. 374-8835 1JOHN DEERE �The Maple Volley News. Nashville Wednesday. February 6. 1980 — Page 12 Girl Scout cookie sale to start Troop profits are jumped Girl Scout cookies will go on sale in Vermontville Feb. this year also to 15c per box, 8-29. Junior troop girls, plus cookie credits to be CaSettes & Senior troops will applied to scout camps can be earned also. A patch is be out taking orders. It was bound to happen, given to each G.S. par­ what with everything taking ticipant and a new T-shirt an increase in price, that the can be earned by selling 150 cookies price would go up to boxes. There are 7 products to $1.50 this year. choose from, all fresh baked for you. There are only about 15 girls who will be selling this year so they may not make it to your house. If you wish to order, call Joyce Rathburn and she will pass the order on to a girl so that she may earn the camp credits. Cookies will be delivered the middle of April. Cake decorating class offered An advanced cake decorating series of classes will be offered at Maple Compassionate Friends to meet Compassionate Friends, an organization offering friendship and un­ derstanding to bereaved parents and friends, will hold its next meeting at 8 p.m. February 19. The group will meet at Ingham Community Mental Health Center, 407 W. Greenlawn, in Lansing. The meeting is open to all bereaved parents and friends. Valley Jr.-Sr. High School on Monday evenings in March. Class times will be from 6:30 -9:30 each Monday evening in room no. B-9 on March 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th. Class members will have an opportunity to observe and make many attractive features suitable for the easter season as well as other special occasions. The instructor, Serena Goodenough, has many unique skills and ideas to shape with her students for this very popular class. Those interested are in­ vited to contact Serena at 726-0652 or call 852-9275. Obituaries DARRELL W. COTSAMIRE Friday, January 25, 1980 at Pennock Hospital. He was NASHVILLE - Mr. Darrell born in North Robinson, Ohio W. Cotsamire, age 65, of 6265 on October 24,1915, the son of Thornapple Lake Road, died John and Leora (Strouse) Cotsamire. He married Belva Brewer September 24, 1939 in Vanceburg, Kentucky. She preceded him in death in 1979. He was a member of the Nashville Nazarene Church. Mr. Cotsamire is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Donna) Ward of Nashville; three grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Leora Cotsamire of Bucyruse, Ohio and one sister, Mrs. Lee (Opal) Pargon of North Here in this booklet are things you need to know about the causes of inflation—and Robinson, Ohio. what you can do about it. The booklet is Funeral services were FREE. For your copy, just write: “Dollars held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, and Sense.” Pueblo, Colorado 81009. January 28 from the Nash­ ville Church of the Nazarene. Wb can all beat inflation if we Burial was in Hastings just use our dollars and sense. Township Cemetery. Arrangements were made A public service message of The Advertising Council by the Vogt Funeral Home of I Bnc* Tf,B U S Departments ofAgriculture. Commerce. Goincil Labo' and Treasury Presented by this newspaper Nashville. Everything you’ve always wanted to know about inflation, but didn’t know whotoask. .. Con artists. They’ll tell you the trip is free and then take you for a ride! Funny thing about con artists. Every year, millions ofpeople are talked out oftheir life savings. There are lots of ways to be conned. I think you should learn about them—so you won’t be. Write to: Crime Preven­ tion Coalition, Box 6600, Rockville, Maryland 20850. Help put these crooks out ofbusiness, and you’ll be helping to... TAKE A BITE OUT OF © 1979 The Advertising Council, Inc. A message from the Crime Prevention Coalition, this publication and The Ad Council. East Side.. .west Side all around the town Teresa and Doug Jones, Fred, Stu, Kenny Trumble extended, with love, happy 25th wedding anniversary wishes to their mother and father. Our entire com­ munity joins in wishing the same for Mary and Stan Trumble. The Duane Mishler’s of Mason were Friday evening callers of Dora Nisse and Ella Saylor. The Village Council meets Thursday night at 7:30 in the Mildred Allen Library. Ifyou have any input for this meeting, please be there. The Vermontville Chamber of Commerce will be holding their dinner meeting Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7 o’clock at the Sugar Hut Cafe. This meeting will be “Meet the Candidate” night, starting at 8 o’clock. This forum will be open to the public. Larry Lingholm of Shaytown Rd. has been in Portland, Oregon, for Bradford White Corp, supervising a new assembly line. Amy Valdick has been in Lelia Post Hospital, Battle Creek, to have some surgery on her eyes. Our best for a speedy recovery, Amy. About our Animal Control Dept., something to think about: Dogs handled in 1§79 2,775; dogs redeemed, 428; dogs adopted, 91; cats handled, 764; cats adopted, Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU Monday, Feb. 11 Hamburger on Bun, French Fries, Corn, Ap­ plesauce, Cookie and Milk. Tuesday, Feb. 12 Lasagna, Green Beans, Peaches, Bread and Butter and Milk. Wednesday, Feb. 13 Shaved Turkey & Cheese on Bun, Peas, Apple Crisp and Milk. Thursday, Feb. 14 Chili & Crackers, Celery and Carrot Sticks, Pears, Cookie, Peanut Butter Sandwich and Milk. Friday, Feb. 15 Chicken Gravy and Biscuits, Pickles, Cole Slaw, Peaches and Milk. CARD OF THANKS I would like to express my thanks to all my friends and relatives and to all the organizations for cards, flowers, candy and fruit sent to me while in the hospital and since returning home. A special thanks to Rev. Dave Fleming for his visits. The Congregational Church, American Legion Post No. 222, the V.F.W., the Ver­ montville and Nashville Post Office crews and to the nurses and aides (third floor) at Pennock Hospital. They are the best! Russ Kilpatrick CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my -heartfelt thanks to all of my friends, relatives, neighbors, doctors and nurses for your prayers, gifts, flowers, cards, visits and phone calls. While I was at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing and since coming home. A special thanks to my family for everything. To Rev. Molly Turner for her visits. God bless you all. Helen M. Todd 8; goats, 2; one rabbit, one under the circumstances, racoon; one goat adopted, but broken bones at their one racoon turned loose in ages mend slowly. Pray for their continued recovery. natural habitat. Been reliving the “biggie” Our Animal Control Dept. (Eaton County) has done a WWII with Bob Hope. Well terrific job in 1979. With the what will it be all you gals, help of all our humanitarian are you going to sit it out or friends, 1980 promises to be join the fellows in a show of strength. I’m too old to do a even better. Been hearing from our repeat performance, but friends in the sunny south. wouldn’t trade the ex­ Yes, we’re thinking about perience for a million. In talking to some of our you all. We’ll wait, that good weather is only days away seniors, I’m thrilled and from us. excited about their plans for The political campaigns the future and the positive are heating up, can’t way they go about jelling out imagine what they’ll those plans, seems easier promise us, a little relief these days, some how. here and there would help. Thought A pint of Gary Reed reports his example is worth a gallon of folks are doing quite well advice. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Friday, Feb. 8-9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sew-Fit Pattern Fitting workshop, American Bank of Charlotte conference room. Friday, Feb. 8-6:30 p.m. Eaton County Clown Club Potluck, Middle School Bellevue. Saturday, Feb. 9 - 9-12:00 a.m. County-wide Rabbit Clinic Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Saturday”, Feb. 9 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Winter Fun Day, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge Monday, Feb. 11 - 8:00 p.m. 4-H Club Officer Training, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Tuesday, Feb. 12 - 7-9 p.m. 4-H Dog Leaders, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Special speaker, Deputy Mike Cooper with the County tracking dog, will also give a demonstration with the dog. Wednesday, Feb, 13 - 8:00 p.m. 4-H Dairy Judging meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Thursday, Feb. 14 - 12:00 noon, Thornapple Grand Soil Conservation District Annual meeting, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. Call 543-1539 for reservations. The public is in­ vited. Thursday, Feb. 14 9-11:30 a.m. “Self-improvement: Confidence Building and Health”. A Valentine’s Day Film Festival. First Baptist Cflbrch, Charlotte. Co-sponsored with Extension Homemakers. Thursday, Feb. 14 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Extension Office. Saturday, Feb. 16 -10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. County-wide snow sculpture contest, Old Courthouse lawn, downtown Charlotte. Registration by Feb. 13 : 543-2310. Monday, Feb. 18-7:30 p.m. Fair Board Meeting, Fair Of­ fice, Fairgrounds. Tuesday, Feb. 19-7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Committee, Extension Office. Saturday, Feb. 23 - 4-H Trip to Echo Valley in Kalamazoo. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Extension Office - Reservations due Feb. 21 - 543-2310. Monday, Feb. 25 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Feeder Pig Selection Program, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Tuesday, Feb. 26-9:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m. 4-H Regional Animal Science Workshop at Kalamazoo - Reservations needed by Feb. 12. Call 543-2310. Thursday, Feb. 28 - 7-10:00 p.m. 4-H Family Skate, Adams’ Skating Center, Charlotte. Saturday, March 1 - 4-H Modeling Clinic, 4-H Building Fairgrounds. West District Club members, 9-12 a.m.; East District, 1-4 p.m. Monday, March 3-7:30 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Saturday, March 8 - 4-H Community Card Party and Family Fun Night, 4-H Building, Charlotte; Tuesday, March 11 - 7-9 p.m. 4-H DogWorking Session, 4-H Building - Fairgrounds. Thursday, March 13 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Special program on making tack and tack repair. Saturday, March 15 -1-4:00 p.m. “Winter Outing” for all interested in outdoor activities. Bennett Park, Charlotte. PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, February 21,1980 At ...7:00 P.M. At. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP HALL PURPOSE: A request for a special use permit for the property located at 712 Durkee St., Nashville. SHARLOT SOURS Secretary of Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. February 6. 1980 — Page 13 J. V. Lions down Vestaburg Sports Lions beat Vestaburg The Lions added another his game total 16 points and notch to their win column with the aid of Todd Friday night when they Gearhart, John Kent, Jeff traveled to Vestaburg and Mead and Aaron Snider put defeated their hosts 64-59. Valley up 47-38 by the end of The victory avenged an that period. early season loss to the A late fourth quarter surge league foe on Valley turf. by Vestaburg was stopped by The first quarter action Lion free-throw shooting as-7 was what you could term of their final period 17 points “sluggish” as the Lions were scored at the charity failed to score in the first six stripe. minutes. But the hosts could Valley hit a total of 12 of 22 do little better scoring only at the free-throw line while six points themselves in that Vestaburg hit 15 of 24. time. By the end of that A solid defensive effort in quarter the visitors had 7 the second half is credited (Joins and Vestaburg 10. The Lions began to pick up the tempo in the second quarter as John Kent and The J.V. Volleyball girls Jeff Mead each scored 6 took their first defeat under points ofValley’s total 16 and their belts. The girls lost the put the Lions in front at the match, 15-12, 1-15, and 13-15 half 23-22. to Vestaburg. The girls Tony Joostberns used the served well but had defen­ third quarter to score 13 of sive problems. Tammy for this Valley win. Terry Pierce turned in another fine defensive performance. Tony Joostberns grabbed 12 rebounds and John Kent had 11 rebounds and 12 points. Jeff Mead scored 15 points and Aaron Snider 12 points and 6 assists. Brian Hamilton and Dan Fox also saw action for Valley. The Lions host Middleville on Tuesday and travel to league foe Lakeview on Friday. J.V. game time is 6:30 p.m. J.V. Volleyball drop first Teachworth had on out­ standing night serving 13 straight points in the first game. The J.V.s travel to Central Montcalm Thursday and hope to up their record to 7-1. Vermontville news by...Ava Kroger Mr. Mike Kilpatrick of Honolulu, Hawaii is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russ The Long Form could. 1 BSte EStftfe & M ftuta to Mn MiyFiHJIl l.'Ipf!! Witty Id I1jJfjilBSjrailMilMi i 4Brnpl«Eci»l'i!e!iii® UtifEtafflffitt-W save you money on your taxes This year, make sure you are using the'proper tax form. Even if you filed the Short Form last year, your circumstances this year could help you save money by filing the Long Form. At H&R Block, well review your tax sit­ uation to decide which form al­ lows you to pay the lowest legit­ imate tax. H«R BLOCKTHE INCOME TAX PEOPLE HW®i ,,... H lii.llfiitfW** 303 S. MICHIGAN HASTINGS 945-5345 102 S. MAIN STREET 55Wt*tw2*J^* NASHVILLE 852-9666 OPEN MONDAY thru SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! Kilpatrick. Steve, of MSU, Saturday- evening callers, spent the weekend at home. and Tammy, Kelly Jo and Mrs. Kate Bartholomew of Tonya spent the night with Mecosta is spending a few their grandparents. Sunday days with her mother, Mrs. a.m. visitors were Mr. and Leta Nagle, and her sister - .Mrs. William Swiger, Jr. of in -law, Mrs. Jean Hickey of Charlotte and Mrs. Margaret Swiger of Nashville. In the Nashville. It is good to see John p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hokanson on Main Street Brooks of Lake Odessa again with his usual pleasant called and Bill and Rose greeting after a short stay at Barry from Hastings -were HGB Hospital for some tests. Sunday night luncheon Mrs. Ruth Briggs ac­ guests. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Todd of companied her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lansing- visited his grand­ Dickinson, for a weekend parents, Mr. and Mrs. visit to Lake City to visit Mr. Robert Todd, and Ruth Ann Walter Shetenhelm who Sunday p.m. Mrs. Ruth Aldrich’s three recently broke his arm. A large group of Ver­ daughters brought in a montville and Chester area delicious dinner Sunday friends helped Mr. and Mrs. honoring their mother who Albert Boyles celebrate their has a birthday this week. 60th wedding anniversary They were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sunday p.m. at the Gresham Gordon of Charlotte, Mr. and Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Marian Mitchell of Mrs. Boyles have lived on Grand Ledge and Mrs. Ione the same farm all of their 60 Jackson of Sunfield. The Vermontville United years, but riot in the same house, as the first one burned Methodist Church and the in 1944. Congratulations to First Congregational Church will hold a Union service at this grand couple. Mr. and Mrs. Howard 11:00 a.m. Sunday, February Goodenough had a houseful 10, followed by a potluck. A of company this weekend, group of young people are beginning with Mr. and Mrs. coming to participate in the Louis Goodenough, Allan, service. Bring table service Ross and Katie from and a dish to pass. Chelsea. Pat and Ken Kruger and Trishia were 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 Chocolate molding class is Feb. 27 A Chocolate Molding Class will be given Wednesday, February 27, 1980 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Room B-9 of Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Serena Goodenough, the instructor, has chocolate and molds on hand (including red chocolate for Valentines) any time community people would like to pick it up at her Vermontville home after February 9,1980. Please call her at 726-0652. The class fee of six ($6.00) dollars will cover the cost of instruction and some materials used in the Chocolate Molding Class. For further details or to register, call Serena at the number above or 852-9275. The Maple Valley Junior Varsity basketball team defeated Vestaburg 68 to 48 last Friday. The J.V. Lions were only leading 42 to 35 going into the fourth quarter, but outscored Vestaburg 26 to 13 in the last quarter. All twelve Maple Valley ball players making the trip to Vestaburg took part in the victory. Scoring for Maple Valley were Jeff Beebe, 16 points, Tom Brooke and Walt Maurer, 13 points; Eric Wolff, 9 points; Mike Kelly, 6 points; Alan Hamilton, 5 points;. Tim Tobias and Glenn Coffman, 2 paints; Mike Hull and Rick Elliston, 1 point. Tom Brooke led with 13 rebounds, Walt Maurer recorded 12 rebounds and Jeff Beebe added 11 rebounds. The J.V.’s league record is now 6 wins and 3 losses. Overall their record is 6 wins and 7 losses. On Tuesday Maple Valley hosts non­ league Middleville at 6:30. On Friday the Lions travel to Lakeview with the J.V. game beginning at 6:30. Triple volleyball win for Lions The Freshman Volleyball percent. Top serving came playable block and Kathy team brought home a win from Tuesday Aspinall with Christopher and Shelly Thursday night against 12 points and Shelly Wiser Wiser are credited with Central Montcalm by scores with 8 points. Terrie Houston three kill spikes a piece. of 10-15, 15-12, and 15-8. The 'is credited with one un- Good job Varsity. Freshamn only served 71 percent as a team, but their super defense kept them in the game. Of the defensive returns, the Freshman had 6 It is a potluck affair where spikes and 4 dink returns. The annual Brownie Leading the squad of­ Father - Sweethart banquet the Brownies bring their fensively was Denise will take place Saturday, “special” man in her life for Snowden, Kari Kraai and Feb. 9 at the American an evening out without mom along. Kim Young. Good job Fresh­ Legion Hall. man. The J.V. Volleyball girls got back on the winning track by handily defeating Central Montcalm last Thursday, by scores of 15-7, 15-7. The girls had few defensive mistakes while All advertising and serving a strong 80 percent. The J.V. girls now have a 7display and want-ads win 1-loss record and face Montabella and Portland deadline will be Sat. at next week. Keep it up J.V.’s. 1 o'clock — Varsity Volleyball brought home their second win from Central Montcalm by defeating them 11-15, 17-15, 16-14. The team played its strongest ever serving 90 Brownie-Sweetheart banquet Deadline Notice! Maple Valley News ruiiAter ohSK •s ssss^g NW$A5°° . Were *10.88 Sizes 8 to 16 Were *12.50 ALS ?0% Ofp izes 8 - on W , 4 DAYS ONLY Wed., Feb. 6 thru Sun., Feb. 10 JO’S WEARHAUS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. February 6. 1980 — Page 14 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High honor roll announced 7th Grade All A’s Sarah Curtis, Shannon Decker, Audrey Dumont, Damon Geary, Dean Hale, Jeff Hamilton, Dawn Hampton, Steve Lantrip, Gina Lehman, Dan Lykins. Robert Adkins, Kim Best, Heidi Braden, Heather Brown, Kyle Christopher, Vickie Clements, Dawn Cogswell, Doug Coleman, Carla Conklin, Doreen Cook, Shan Ferrier, Jackie Gard­ ner, Jay Greene, Kurt Hartenburg, Lindy Hoffman, Kristie Hosey, Scott Joostberns, Robert Keener, Jerry Kent, Kristy Landes, Tom Leinhart, Karen Long, Duska Morawski, Marcia Nessan, Jay O’Brien, Craig Ostergren, Dawn,Pixley, Robin Rathbun, Gary Reid, Kim Roush, Annette Rowlee, Deanna Shank, Tracey Spillane, Patty Sprague, Dean Stewart, Albert Symonds, Jim Symonds, Terralynn Trine, Tana Trowbridge, Ken Trumble, Paula Ulrich, Mark Valdick, Norman Visger, Malinda Wagner, Stephanie Walliczek, David Weicht, Lynnette Williams, DeeDee Wolf, Valerie Yarger. 8th Grade Justina Antcliff, Ray Ash­ craft, Robbie Barrette, Chris Barton, Cheryl Briggs, Eric Brown, Debbie Carl, Amy Cole, Mark Cook, Tammy Corkins, Jack DeGroot, Lisa Elliston, Jenny Filter, Lori Fisher, Robbie Franks, Jeff Garber, Teddy Hall, Ron Hull, David Hummel, Karen Hummell, Scott Johnson, Brien Kienutske, Thomas McArthur, Linda McGinley, Todd McMillon, Loretta Meehan, Susan Montague, John Myers, Nicole Nickel, Lisa Phares, Luke Potter, David Reese, Trixie Robison, Michelle Rogers,. Mindy Shogren, Jamie Simons, Jeff Starring, Paula Steinbrecher, Michelle Trowbridge, Marcele Walliczek, Tonja Woodbury. 9th Grade All A’s - Dan Halsey, Dan Keech, Teresa Rozell. Randy Angus, Aaron Armstrong, Matt Bertram, Scott Bracy, Kim Brooke, Gina Bruce, Bill Bush, Ken Christopher, Tania Colby, Wendy Coleman, Chris Crane, Janet Croff, Rebecca Dale, Tony Dunkelberger, Becky Eaton, Linda Ells, Lisa Foote, Norman Freelan, Kathy Gaedert, Lori Gardner, Gay Goss, Mike Gurd, Colleen Hoff­ man, Suzi Horn, Doug Hull, Tina Imes, Randy Joostberns, Charlie Kalnbach, Kandy Kane, Jon Kent, Kari Kraai, Raymond Lundquist, Mickey Mahon, Becky Maker, Vicki Mix, Dawn Munn, Lori Musser, Rosemary Oakley,Maryellen Powers, Denise Shank, Robin Shilton, Brenda Smith, Denise Snowden, Carl Tobias, Denise Wells, Jeff Wendorf, Kim Youngs. 10th Grade All A’s - Cindy Brumm, Corrine Graham, Kelly Hamilton, Nyle Wells. Diane Andrews, Glenn Arras, Jeff Beebe, Scott Benton, Robert Best, Rachel Cantrell, Jodi Christensen, Melissa Coffman, Lisa Cogswell, Kelli Cowell, Robin Dickinson, Julie Dormer, Leonard Eaton, Cory Furlong, Rodney Godbey, Sheri Harshman, Rachel Hartenburg, Bob Hubble, Debbie Hummell, Sandy Kalnbach, Mike Kelly, Pam Knoll, Robin Kurtz, Charlene Martin, Tom McMillen, Dom Morawski, Mark O’Brien, Tim' Ostergren, Sonja Pike, Melanie Rogers, Kaylin Schilz, Mark Siple, Marlon Sparks, Linda Steinbrecher, Tim Tobias, Denise Valdick, Jane Williams, Eric Wolff, Robin Wright, Deborah Youngs. 11th Grade All A’s - Lori Decker, Celia Eaton, Tammi Gradzinski, Sherry Kraai, Robin Matson, Bill Tate. Art Allwardt, Margo Aspinall, Donna Augustine, Debbie Best, Caryn Bracy, Andrea Briggs, Pam Brown, Brenda Browne, Jayne Burger, Lorna Carrigan, Jackie Carroll, Penny Cheeseman, Lola Clements, Chris Collum, Gale Cooley, Becky Cowell, Lisa DeGroot, Debra Drake, Luella Fassett, Karen Fender, Todd Gearhart, Glenn Godbey, Karen Gurd, Dan L. Hoff­ man, Kim Hosey, Brett Hummell, Loni Lee, Kelly MacDonald, Lewis Mapes, Newman Maurer, Dan McClintock, Dawn Mc­ Crimmon, Annette Mon­ tague, Kim Myers, Martha Overholt, Wendy Peake, Greg Rodriguez, Kathleen Shaw, Darla K. Sherman, Darla M. Sherman, Mark Smith, Sue Spoelstra, Donna Steinbrecher, Vicky Swift, Julie Symonds, Jim Travoli, Tracey Wawiernia, Angie Webb, Dawn Wells, Cindy Wetzel, Shelly Wiser, Jamie Yarger. 12th Grade All A’s - Sharon Fox, Susan Fox, Christine Hamilton, Jim Myers, Tarja Ojanen, Cathy Trumble. Tuesday Aspinall, Julie Barlow, Sue Barnhart, LeAnn Barrick, Kim Bell, Russell Blakely, Debbie Brand, Beth Carmoney, Kathy Christopher, Brad Coffman, Brian Coffman, Jassin Hamed, Sue Hickey, Kathy Hummel, Terrie Huston, Janice Lightner, Don Martin, Cheryl Mc­ Clure, Dave McGinley, Sherry Morris, Denise Morrison, Marvin Munn, Cindy Murphy, Frances Nicewander, Alise Schray, Christine Shaw, Hiroko Shionoya, Janice Siple, Kim Teachworth, Joyce Warner, Kim Wetzel. Microwave questions to be answered at seminar! Did you know that the first microwave oven was marketed in 1947? Of course, it cost $3,000 so it wasn’t in great demand at that time. Microwave cookery has come a long way since 1947 and many people now own an oven. If you do or if you’re considering the purchase of one, you’ll want to attend a demonstration on Wed­ nesday, February 13 at either 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. It wili be held at the Leason Sharpe Hall, 217 W. Poster Child— A Good Sport As 1980 March of Dimes National Poster Child, Betsy Burch represents more than a quarter-million children born each year with birth defects. Betsy, 6, of Stone Mountain, Ga., was born with webbed fingers and a mal­ formed right leg. She has had 14 operations to help cor­ rect her problems. Aided by a prosthesis, Betsy is able to run, jump and play. Center Street, Hastings. It will be presented by Doris Richardson, Barry County Extension Director and Home Economist. -Mrs. Richardson ' will discuss the “why’s and how’s” of microwave cooking. She’ll also prepare foods like chicken, fudge and vegetables. Tasting will be on the agenda. Various models of microwave ovens will be on display and written materials will be available. This program is open to the public and everyone is inivted to’ attend. A registration fee of $1. is being charged and must be paid in advance at the Cooperative Extension Service office at 301 S. Michigan Avenue in Hastings. You may mail your fee to the office and a ticket will be sent to you. Make your check payable to Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. G.O.P. Breakfast Feb. 12 Elected officials and other interested individuals in the Republican Party are in­ vited to attend the GOP Breakfast to be held at the Tick Tock Restaurant on M­ 37 south of Hastings at 7:15 am Tuesday, February 12. Jim Thorne, a consulting engineer, will discuss land­ fill regulations and what must and can be done to meet them. Commission on Aging MARCH OF DIMES National Poster. Child Betsy Burch gets a kick out of soccer. Her "special leg” helps her overcome a birth defect—a malformed right leg. GOLFER WITHOUT A HANDICAP. That’s March ofDimes National Poster Child Betsy Burch, whose operations and prosthesis have helped her minimize birth defects. Noon meal served each Monday through Friday fdr persons 60 years of age and over. Call 948-8099 for reservations and further information. Handicapped individuals and persons 60 years of age and over needing tran­ sportation call 948-8098, 24 hours in advance, for a ride. (2-12) Attention286^ The Barry County Amateur Radio Club will meet Sun­ day, Feb. 10th. Please be at the downstairs back door of the County Sheriff’s Bldg., promtly at 7:00 p.m. Visitors are most welcome. N.F.O. to meet Feb. 9 National Farmers Organization monthly meeting at Verden Eldred’s home, Cloverdale Road. Saturday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. Civil Air Patrol meets Civil Air Patrol invites the public to an orientation meeting Monday, March 3, 7 p.m. at Hastings Airport. (2­ 26) DISCO SKATING. Everybody’s doing g it, including March of Dimes National Poster Child Betsy Burch. Six-year-old Betsy lives in Stone Mountain, Ga. MARCH OF DIMES National Poster Child Betsy Burch is an avid tennis fan. As this six-year-old youngster knows, it’’s never too early to learn the game. 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LIMIT 1W COUPON AND $500 PUR­ CHASE COUPON EXPIRES SATUR­ DAY FEBRUARY 2. 1980 $ J09 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-02-13.pdf c5a4bacc212dbb6fd944bb2dfad7047d PDF Text Text Hastings Public Library 121 Church Hastings, Ml 49058 IIQI in vtsLlL LIBRARY Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. J 1 STREET 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 ICHIGAlj 49058 ®ox A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Vol. 107, No. 38 — Wednesday, February 13, 1980 Shirley O’Dell competing for Miss Grand Traverse title This photo of Shirley O'Dell was taken in 1977 after she was chosen to reign as Vermontville's Syrup Queen. (Maple Valley News photo) At your service...” begins The first of a series of articles featuring area businesses appears on page six of this issue of the Maple Valley News. The stories are intended to give readers a close-up view of the folks "at your service" in area shops and businesses; the products and services they offer; and some insight into the history of the business itself.' Shirley O’Dell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold O’Dell of Vermontville, will be competing with 11 other girls for the title of Miss Grand Traverse 1980 during a February 23 pageant. Shirley, a 1978 graduate of Maple Valley High School, reigned as Vermontville’s Syrup Queen in 1977. She is a student at Nor­ thwestern Michigan College and plans to obtain business training. For pageant night, Shirley, 19, will perform a dance routine or recital for the talent portion of the program. The winner of the Miss Grand Traverse, title will receive a $700 scholarship and a wardrobe. In addition, the lucky winner will represent the area in the 1980 Miss Michigan Pageant next June in Muskegon. First runner-up in the event will receiye a $200 scholarship and the talent winner a $100 scholarship. Shirley’s happy parents have their tickets purchased and report they are eagerly awaiting to attend the event and share the wonderful experience with their daughter. Best of luck, Shirley, the Maple Valley area will be cheering for you! Art on wheels... William Hampton's milk truck is causing lots of heads to turn these days. The 26 customers along his milk route were quite taken by surprise when Hampton pulled up in his artfully decorated vehicle. "Most farmers seemed pretty pleased about it,-'laughs Hampton. A Vermontville native, who now resides in the Nashville area, Hampton says it was just "a brainstorm" that he had wljen he decided to commission an artist to paint two large murals on each side of his truck. The two paintings depict colorful farm (dairy, of course) scenes and are the work of Hastings-area artist, Jane Randall Koning. Hampton's unique truck captured attention from a magazine called "Michigan Milk Messenger" which featured a picture of the "Rolling Gallery" on the cover of its publication. The magazine is published monthly by the Michigan Milk Producers Association. Hampton is a contract hauler for MMPA and makes twice-daily deliveries to Pet, Inc. in Charlotte. Rebecca Cowell reigns as Syrup Festival Queen Rebecca Jo Cowell (right, front row) has been selected to reign as the 1980 Vermontville Syrup Queen. Runner up is Tracey Wawiemia (front, left). Members of the court are (back, from left) Sherry Kraai, Denice Gardner, and Kim Myers. Maple Valley News Photo “I’ve lived in Ver­ montville all of my life and I was raised with the feeling that it might be me standing on stage being crowned queen of the syrup festival,” Rebecca Jo Cowell told judges and the audience Monday night at the village’s , First Congregational Church. Minutes later, Rebecca’s dream took a giant stride toward becoming a reality when the lovely miss was selected to reign over the annual April syrup festivities.. Rebecca, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hank Cowell of Brown Road, was the judges choice from a field of five icandidates. Tracey Wawiemia was selected runner-up in the queen contest. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wawiemia of Vermontville Highway. Members of the royal court are Sherry Kraai, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kraai of Valley Highway; Kim Myers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Peterson of W. Third St; and Denice Gardner, daughter of Lee LaBrosse of Sherman St. Candidates were judged on their knowledge of the maple syrup production process;, interest in the festival and its importance Io the community; on the content and form of an essay they had written prior to the judging; ex­ tracurricular interests and activities; long term goals; congenial! ty< and per­ sonality; poise and ability to answer questions clearly; and general ap­ pearance. The new 1980 syrup queen enjoys a hobby of showing quarter horses. She, and all the other candidates, are juniors at Maple Valley High School. Rebecca’s sister was a member of the queen’s court in 1973. Crowning of this year’s queen will take place on Saturday, April 26. Serving as judges in the queen selection process were.Janet Rushford of the personnel department at Pennock Hospital; Helen Clegg of the Lansing State Journal; Gordon Sparks of the Charlotte Shopping 'Guide; David Wayne of WCER; and Elaine Gilbert of the Maple Valley News. Mrs. Phyllis Wells is chairman of the queen’s committee. The dinner served prior to the judging was spon­ sored by the Vermontville Lions Club. Rebecca Cowell �The Moote Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday. February 13. 1980 Page 2 Nashville News Tragic house fires con­ tinue to plague the Maple Valley area this winter. In a rash of recent residential blazes, considerable property - and in some cases, lives - have been lost. The latest destruction by fire was the home of the John Lee family on Carlisle Highway last Tuesday afternoon. Located half a mile east of Mason Road, southeast of Nashville, the Lee residence was in the Vermontville fire district. Nasffville firefighters were summoned to assist that department with meh and equipment. The call for help came shortly after 12 noon. No one was home at the Lee residence at the time of the blaze. The fire was sighted and reported by a neighbor across the road. When the firemen arrived, the house was pretty well involved. In order to get at the base of the conflagration, the men repeatedly entered the house wearing Scott Air Packs. The tanks were later taken to Hastings to be refilled with oxygen. Firemen remained on the scene river four hours. At this writing, cause of the blaze had not been deter­ mined. It was also presumed at this time that house and contents were a total loss. In celebration of her recent birthday, Mrs. Eliza Emery was a guest Sunday of Mrs. Flora Satterlee and Mrs. Mae Rose, both of Charlotte, at the Eastern Star dinner at Bellevue. Later, the ladies enjoyed an afternoon drive to the Eaton Rapids area. Mrs. Avis Elliston of Nash­ ville was a Sunday dinner guest of Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville. Afternoon callers on Mrs. Becker were Mr. and Mrs. Don Elliston of Ionia. Sunday evening visitors and supper guests were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hardenbug and children of Eagle. Mrs. Lawrence Friddle of rural Nashville completely surprised her husband with a party on Sunday, February 3, in honor of his 83rd bir­ thday. The afternoon event Farmers*.. Let H&R Block prepare your income tax retums...we could save you money. Our carefully trained tax preparers are up-todate on all the tax credits and deductions that apply to farmers. At H&R Block, we’ll take all the time necessary to do the job right because we want you to pay the lowest legitimate tax. H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 303 S. Michigan HASTINGS - 945-5345 102 S. Mam NASHVILLE - 852-9660 OPEN MONDAY thru SATURDAY — Appointments Available — was pulled off successfully despite the fact that Mrs. Friddle found it necessary to bake two birthday cakes. She hoped her husband wouldn’t notice the abundance of party food. Apparently he didn’t, for Lawrence suspected nothing until 25 friends, relatives and neigh­ bors arrived at the Friddle home. Present for the oc­ casion were: Mr. and Mrs. Rankin Daniels; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Friddle and Martin, Mickey, Paul and Gary ; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bassett and Dawn; Mr. and Mrs. MertonTdbias, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hoffman; Mr. and Mrs. David Friddle and Tammy ; and Pastor and Mrs. Marvin Potter, all of rural Nashville; Merrill Friddle of Sturgis and his children, Ginger, Brian, and Jim, all of Woodland; and Robert Sexton of Mt Pleasant. Also adding to the pleasure of the day was a phone call from Merrill’s children, Kevin, Diana and Kenny Friddle of Barton City, near Alpena, to wish their grandfather a happy birthday. Assisting Mrs. Friddle with serving a variety of delicious refresh­ ments were Mrs. Paul Friddle and Mrs. David Friddle. Robert Sexton of Mt. Pleasant arrived at the Friddle home ' to help Lawrence celebrate his birthday, and will remain here for a few weeks of visiting. Weekend guests of Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trombley of Bowling Green, Ohio. During the Trombleys’ visit, Mrs. Bursley enjoyed a trip to Lansing with them for dinner out and a show. A 6-weeks, nearly 8,000 mile trip took George and Janet Ward of rural Nash­ ville home to North Dakota for the holidays, then on to the West Coast to visit friends and relatives. They even had an opportunity to VOTE FOR STAN TRUMBLE For All Your Insurance Needs 178 S. Main, Vermontville Phone (517) 726-0634 vluto-Owners Insurance UfeHomeCarBustness 178 S. Main, Vermontville Ph. (517) 726-0634 By Susan Hinckley seek out some relation they had never met, aS Janet continued collecting data for a family tree. Mr. and Mrs. Ward were accompanied to North Dakota by their children, Mardi and Quentin, but the young folks returned to Michigan after the holiday visit. Christmas was enjoyed at the home of George’s sister and family, the Ken Andersons of McCanna, N.D. New Year’s Day was celebrated at the home of Janet’s father, Wesley Stromswold at Mohall, N.D. After the holidays, Janet and George, accompanied by the Andersons, headed west in the Ward’s minihome. The four visited relatives at Billings, Montana; and Kennewick and Issaquash, Washington; then toured the sights in Seattle. At the Roseburg,, Oregon, travelers called on Janet’s sister, Shirley Middleton, who then accompanied them on to San Francisco to see brother Osmund Stromswold. The Redwoods of northern California and the sights of San Francisco were highlights of that leg of the journey. Then on to Sacramento to see George’s cousin; to Oxnard to see the Anderson’s son Randy; and a stop at Fullerton. A fly­ over of Los Angeles with a pilot friend was enjoyed, along with a tour of Knotts Berry Farm and the Wax Museum. Next came a weekend stay in a cabin on the Colorado River; a trip to Los Vegas; visits to Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon, and London Bridge. Then a stop at Mesa, Arizona, to see old friends who arranged a brunch for over 40 persons, all from the Ward’s hometown of Larimore, N.D.,- most of whom are wintering in the Southwest. Next came stops at Tucson and Tombstone to visit friends and tour the Old West town before heading home via Texas and Arkansas, with a stay at Hot Springs. On to Tennesee, the four toured Graceland at Memphis and saw a Grand Ole Opry Show at Nashville before heading for Nashville, Mich. They arrived here February 2nd. Ken and Marilyn Anderson enjoyed a four-day visit here with the George Ward family before heading home for McCanna, North Dakota, last Wednesday. Rev. Richard Wadsworth of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene will be teaching a class on Discipleship from 9 to 12 noon Tuesday, February 19, at the Church of the Nazarene in Grand Ledge. Several members of the local Church of the Nazarene are expected to attend a Spring Sunday School Banquet at 7 p.m. February 28 at the Plaza Hotel in Lansing. Churches of the Nazarene from throughout the area will participate. The speaker will be Dr. Don Gibson, district supervisor of the Eastern Michigan District for the Church of the Nazarene and former Director of Evangelism for the general church Teens of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene are a planning Valentine Banquet for Tuesday, February 12, at the church. The 6:30 p.m. event will be catered by adults of the congregation. A potluck supper for the local Nazarene World Missionary Society is set for Wednesday evening, February 13, at the local church. Time of theevent is 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a fellowship of local ministers and their wives Friday evening, February 15, at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene parsonage. Hosting the gathering will be Rev. and Mrs. Richard Wadsworth. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce will meet for a 7 p.m. dinner at the Steak House on Wednesday, February 13. Returning from Hawaii with a gorgeous tan last week was Steakhouse owner Agnes Hughes and her husband, Don. The Hughes 2­ week trip to the 50th state took them to several of the islands that comprise the place. Hawaii consists of a chain of 122 islands, but all t he people of the state live on seven of the eight main islands that are at the southeastern end of the chain. Agnes says that many folks who visit Hawaii never get beyond that first major island. The Hughes landed at Hilo Airport, after a 2-hour layover in San Francisco so Don could watch the Super Bowl game on T.V. They had departed from Grand Rapids. After arriving in Hawaii, the Hughes hop­ skipped across the islands by bus and plane. They spent 2 days at most stops, but four days on Oahu. Especially exciting in their travels was a helicopter ride through volcanic canyons. Among other highlights of the vacation was seeing the waterfall that is the back­ drop for filming the TV show. Fantasy Island. At Honolulu, the Hughes en­ joyed a performance by Jim Nabors, who made his en­ trance disguised as a tourist with camera in hand, taking pictures of the crowd at the dinner club. They also saw Al Harrington, a former actor on the Hawaii Five-0 show. Temperatures ranged from 75 to 85 degrees during their stay, Agnes reports, and they had rain only once. Flowers were profuse, including giant orchids and poinsettias that grew in magnificent bush­ like trees. Dave Murphy of Nashville returned home last Saturday after a brief trip to Rock Hill, South Carolina, to attend the funeral services for his uncle, Earnest Miller, who died there suddenly on his 60th birthday. Ac­ companying Dave on the trip was his uncle, James Miller of Woodland. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bishop and Douglas of Battle Creek, and Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz of rural Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett of Nashville were at the Greshem Methodist Church on Sunday, February 3, to help celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Albert and Bethel Boyles. She is a cousin to Marguerite PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, February 21,1980 At.. .7:00 P.M. At... CASTLETON TOWNSHIP HALL PURPOSE: A request for a special use permit for the property located at 712 Durkee St., Nashville. SHARLOT SOURS Secretary of Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals �NASHVILLE NEWS cont- $sss Sis Sis' $" N Ws s s W Jsi > 1 XX X b*S Uh' “Jm^ lW’i bsiM'b “,m J lS’ ^bsiMb, JS %9 JI ,5t4state WS *tfte S||J Wa S!S < tai all *W < *W jsttatw “'ainnneiiie^t B f efilisantan 1 m4eaijeotr felaa4 ?Xl tJ4' uMt^J4S i M feaJtaair 'Mtosa'»»" tt the Super'»» :»<»:• ■ T.V.fystj 1 hn Gnuj 1 Higkes hep. ig U U fiM -Rita! £Kw.. lM ita^ rW® taniiiiiiiq 17218239 Ackett. removal of a tumor. At this Pastor Steven Reid of writing, she was expected to Hastings and his father, Don remain in the intensive care Reid, also of that city, were unit for several days recent Saturday callers on following the 4-hour Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nash- . operation. It is unknown at ville. Steven is the new this time how long she must remain hospitalized. pastor for the Peace United Methodist Church at Wednesday visitors at. the home of Mrs. Adah Steele of Barryville and also the Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. church at Quimby. Andrew Rowland of Belding. Recent Sunday evening Junior and Senior High callers of Mr. and Mrs. youths of the Nashville Joseph Tegel of Nashville Baptist Church will par­ were Mr. and Mrs. Jay ticipate in a winter retreat Smith of Fulton. last weekend' in Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ the February. The event, to be ville returned home recently held at Christie Lake Bible after a 2-weeks stay at the Camp near Kalamazoo, home of Mr. and Mrs.'Don begins Friday evening, Shepard of Lacey Lake February 22, and continues Road. Mrs. Emery has been through Sunday, February caring for the Shepards who have both been laid up with 24. A “Sweetheart Banquet” back ailments. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of for senior high teens of the rural Nashville was a recent Nashville Baptist Church houseguest of her daughter has been set for Saturday, and son-in-law, Elizabeth February 16, at the Sveden and Alfred Brenner of House’ in Lansing. Hours for Burnips. She was ac­ the event .are from 7 to 11 companied on the visit by p.m. Guest speaker for the Mrs. Elizabeth Askins of occasion will be Dr. Howard Nashville. The two ladies Dugden, pastor of-the South Baptist Church in Lansing arrived at the Brenner home Friday afternoon and stayed and a nationally recognized until Saturday evening. They conference speaker. were guests of Mrs. Brenner The Nashville Lions Club Saturday for dinner at will meet Monday, February 18, for a 7 p.m. dinner at the Vickey’s Inn at Allegan and also enjoyed a shopping United Methodist Church. Wives are invited to attend spree. the event at which Lions The beginning of Lent will District Governor Jan be marked by an Ash Kasper is expected to speak. Wednesday service set for A two-car crash at the 7:30 p.m. February 20 at the intersection of M-66 and Nashville United Methodist State Road last Wednesday Church. forenoon necessitated the Mrs. Justin (Grace) Nashville ambulance being Cooley underwent brain surgery last Wednesday called to transport a party afternoon at Blodgett from Muskegon to Pennock Hospital in Grand Rapids for Hospital for treatment of possible back injuries. The other party involved in the accident was from Ver­ montville. Both cars were towed from the scene. Maple Valley schools have been particularly hard hit with absenteeism due to the high incidence of flu. Nearly every family in the area seems to have been touched by various stages of an .upper respiratory ailment. Some sufferers have recovered in a day nr so; others have been laid up considerably longer. The recent “epidemic” has also reached adults. Clarence Reid of Nashville entered Leila Post Hospital at Battle Creek last week to undergo surgery for replacement of a hip joint. The operation is necessary due to severe arthritis. At this writing, it was expected he would remain in the hospital about two weeks. Please remember him with a card. His room number is 513. The hospital address is 300 North Ave., 49016. Prior to the time Clarence entered the hospital, the Reids entertained several guests. Saturday callers were three of their children and their families: Vaughn and Mona Reid and daughter of Nashville; Darrel and Karen Reid and boys of near Kalamo; and Anetta and Dave Tredinnick and children of Hastings. Friday visitors at the Reid home were. Margaret’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vere Robinson of Bellevue; The Robinsons accompanied the Reids' to the Nashville Senior Citizen Site dinner. Sunday afternoon, Clarence and Margaret-Reid called on his sister and her husband. Ethel and Frank 207 Main, Nashville Shaver of Battle Creek. PHONE 852-0845 Rev; Keith Pohl, who is a Man.-Sat. 9-5:30 former local United Methodist minister, will be Since1896, the classic candy - experience. Simon Pharmacy one of the featured speakers at a Lansing District Missions Convocation set for Sunday, February 17, at the Lansing Faith United Methodist Church. Several members of the local congregation plan to attend the 3 to 8:30 p.m. event. Rev. Pohl is now editor of the Michigan Christian Ad­ vocate published in Adrian. The Council on Ministries of the Nashville United Methodist Church will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, at the church, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Administrative Board. Seems that many happy memories were evoked by our recent story on Nash­ ville’s early ice harvests. The most recent com­ mentary arrived last week in a letter from Wayne Fuller, a Nashville native now of Toledo, Ohio. Fuller’s family lived in the Quailtrap School district, southeast of Nash­ ville. He wrote: “When I was a kid we always put up ice in the wintertime. We had an ice house on the farm. -The walls were insulated with sawdust and there was a lot of the same to cover the ice, as it was put up in layers and each layer covered.” Fuller said his father cut ice on a pond, a little less than an acre in size, near their farm. “In the wintertime, many skating parties were held there,” reminisced Fuller. “We would build a bonfire on the ice to keep warm by.” Like Kenneth A. Meade, who recently.. wrote on the same topic, Wayne Fuller recalled the joy of ice cream made at home with winterharvested ice. “The delicious vanilla ice cream that my mother used to make sure beats what you get now,” he noted. Manufacturing the treat was a family affair. “We would put chunks of ice in a burlap bag and break it up with the flat side of an axe,” wrote Fuller. “Along with some rock salt and a hand freezer, we were in business. Ideas for Nashville’s upcoming Harvest Festival are being sought by mem­ bers of the RRDC, sponsors of the Sept. 19th and 20th affair. One event that is currently being considered The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. February 13. 1980 — Page 3 ’s cover design for downtown on tonight’s agenda 3402 A design for Nashville’s business district will be the subject of a meeting to be hosted by the Nashville Business Owners Association tonight, Tuesday evening, February 12, at Castleton Township Hall. Anyone who is interested in a downtown development plan for the village is welcome to by the committee is a balloon ascension with tickets available for two lucky passengers. Meeting last Thursday night, RRDC members decided that a group’s newly cleared recreational park area would be a good place for the “lift-off”. Work is continuing at a steady clip on the site, and it appears that the community park will be pretty well on it’s way by Harvest Festival time. Development of recreational facilities in the park, located along the Thornapple River west of the Main Street stores, is being done through federal and state grants plus funds raised by various RRDC-sponsored events, including the annual Nash­ ville Harvest Festival. Tom Frith, representing attend the 7 p.m. meeting. present their version of a Special invitations have also design plan for Nashville’s district. been extended by the NBOA business the to members of the local Arrangements for Chamber of Commerce and special program were made the Nashville Village by Barry County Grants Council. Coordinator Sylvia Dulaney, It is expected that Gove who is responsible for ad­ Associates of Kalamazoo ministering a $405,000 U.S. and William & Works of Housing 'and Urbon Grand Rapids will each Development Block Grant for Nashville and the townships of Castleton and the newly-formed Nashville Maple Grove during the next Jaycees, was at the Thur­ two years. Of that amount, sday meeting of the RRDC to $7,500 has been earmarked offer his organization’s help for a professional downtown in their project. The offer development plan for Nash­ was very much appreciated ville. by the RRDC. Each company is expected A March 22nd dance at the to field questions from the Nashville VFW hall is being audience following the sponsored by the RRDC as presentation of their plan. part of their ongoing fund All interested persons are raising campaign for the cordially invited to attend park development project. tonight’s meeting. Larry Schaub, who was such a popular hit at the RRDC’s 1979 Harvest Festival Dance, will furnish the music by FOR SALE: Wood, oil, spinning discs of the 50’s and natural or propayne gas, 60’s from his 1,200-plus furnace or heaters and add record collection. Schaub’s ons, you need help, call us. last appearance “packed the NASHVILLE HEATING house” at that dance, staged SALES AND SERVICE, at the Nashville Fire Barn. (517)-852-9231. 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(* substantial interest penalty is required for early withdrawal of certificates.) - OFFICERS Floyd M. Jewell ••Where You Save Does Make a Dilferehee” Eaton Federal Donald Hummel Linda D. Grnleau William H. Onxtader Terril Thomas Deva Lerch DIRECTORS Dr. B. P. Brown Floyd M. Jewell Herbert R. Black Clyde A. Fulton David Carpenter Ellen Gidner r 9 a John B. Smith and Loan Association FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU . HOME OFFICE Nashville. Mich CHARLOTTE. MICH. Phone 852-1830 Olivet. Mich. Phone 543-3880 Eaton Rapids. Mich. Phone 749 2811 Phone 663 Lynwood Webb Dr. Daniel D. Joseph a �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, February 13. 1980 — Page 4 On February 5,1902, Nash­ ville suffered one of the worst fire losses in the history of the village. At 3:45 a.m. that Wednesday morning, Jonah Rasey had sounded the alarm. The Union School was ablaze! Volunteer firemen raced to the scene. “But the fire was too well advanced to be even slowed,” reported the Nash­ ville News. “The fire was pretty well burned out by 7 a.m., although the firemen remained and played water on the smouldering ruins throughout most of the day.” Mrs. Leah Walrath Par­ tridge, a Nashville native now of Flint, recalls that fateful night. As a young child, she witnessed the roaring fire that destroyed Stars and Stripes fly over Nashville's Union School. When flames devou red the 18-year-old facility in February 1902, the community faced its greatest financial hardship. The $15,000 loss of building and contents was only partially covered by insurance. Cause of the fire remained a mystery, though it was believed to have started in the basement. But a boiler there survived, was later used in new structure. For The Very Finest, Come In and See STOVES All models available with either top or back flue outlet. Stove of heavy !4 and 5/16" warp-proof steel plate throughout. Cool-to-the-touch door handle. Lab-tested I.C.B.O. listed (#3408). Dual plane cooking surfaces for greatest versatility. Solid, cast-iron door — has the heft you like. 2-piece, manual draft cap. When shut down, becomes self leveling, causing stove to shut off, re-light later when heat is needed. Nashville Hardware '■ 105 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0713 Built on the ruins of the old facility, the new Nashville High School also faced south on Washington Street, between Queen and Middle. It had well lighted —rooms, an observation level office for superintendent, a nicely equipped science lab, and modern plumbing. Building was constructed by local talent after outside bids were deemed too high; was ready for occupancy in less than a year. Plans were, drawn by E. C. Van Leven of Detroit, then one of the foremost architects in the state. the schoolhouse located less than two blocks from her family’s home. She remembers being awakened by the commotion around her, then watching the giant blazing timbers of the superstructure collapse. Most of all, she wondered if she would ever be able to attend school again. The Union School had been erected in 1884 at a cost of $8,000, but according to a News account following the tragedy, “could „ not be duplicated for less than $12,000.” Total loss, in­ cluding contents, was estimated at $15,000, of which only $8,000 was covered by insurance. “The school board has been in almost continuous session ever since the fire,” observed the News “and through the kindness of the various churches, will be ready to resume classes February 17, rising four churches and a vacant room over Truman’s stores.” Two weeks later, a special school meeting was called at the Opera House to vote on a proposition for financing a new school building, to replace the one lost by fire. “The local district voted to bond for $6,000 for the pur­ pose, of building a new school,” noted the News in a subsequent account of that meeting. “After con­ siderable argument and oratory, it was decided that that amount, added to the $8,000 insurance 'money, would'provide enough funds to erect a school that would meet the district’s needs.” A "building committee, composed of John Furniss, C. L. Glasgow and C. M. Putnam, was elected that night. A month later, it had been decided to build the new school of red brick. “A field stone building had been favored by some, but would have proved too expensive,” observed the News. As quickly as plans were completed by architect Edward C. Van Leven of Detroit, the board advertised for construction bids. But when the bids were opened in early May, the board rejected them all as too high and decided to build the school foundation up to grade line, with William Liebhauser in charge ’and work done by day labor. Meanwhile, the board sought new construction bids to be considered in June. “Again all bids for the new school building have been adjudged by the board as too high and it has been decided to carry on the rest of the construction on the same day-labor basis as has been followed for erecting the foundation,” reported the News. “W. J. Liebhauser has been named superin­ tendent of construction at a salary of $3.50 per day.” Work continued throughout the summer and fall months. “It appears the new school building will be ready for occupancy after the holidays,” the News in­ formed readers in late November 1902. On January 16, 1903, less than a year after the fire, Nashville dedicated a new building that was, according to the News, “far superior in every way to the old one, and one which is a source of pride to every resident of the community.” . Rainy summer weather and difficulty in securing certain building materials had slowed construction somewhat, but completion of the school fell only a couple weeks later than a January 1 target date. Nashville was justly proud of its impressive and sturdy new temple of learning. “The new building has arisen from the ruins of the old one, but covers more ground, and is a much larger building, having a frontage of 72 feet and a depth of 70 feet, with at'least 25 percent more capacity,” related the. News. “It is an elegant building thoroughly well built, splendidly lighted, <and with every modern con­ venience. It will give our schools such a home as they may be proud of, for years to come.” The News continued the narrative with a floor-byfloor description of the new structure, starting with the first level which contained four large classrooms to be used by primary pupils.. “Midway between the first Continued on next page— We Are Taking Orders For Your Valentine ROSES - BLOOMING PLANTS DISH GARDENS WATCHES and JEWELRY Nashville FLOWERS & GIFTS 233 N. Main St., Nashville 852-9797 DON T FORGET! Since 1896, the classic candy experience. B Simon Pharmacy ® 207 MAIN STREET... NASHVILLE • Phone 852*0845 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. NOW OPEN EVERY SATURDAY AFTERNOON �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. February 13 1980_Page 5 Memories of the past ll^S|) % Mellon bsiSs ss • d»» ^school * fews it ill laic ’Useless L S Illiim Illiim^ h.M,.ajfj Jr1 Jr'*1 •“Kte muteiiiii terdtsiited ® ratesteiitiM,! ; is searing telMMi ■8 qiejIs Iw large class™ tttsMint tedijjmijii "JlfcjteliH !oW CmMovs imiHiiiHiiiiiiim JOMOMGW DliHGAUH AFL0WERS4® ItainSUNoslwille W gffiS and second floors, at the turn of the stairs leading to the second story, is the superintendent’s office, a well lighted room at the front of the building, and which commands a view of the halls of both floors, so that the superintendent can sit in his office and have his eye on practically the entire building,” continued the account. “The second floor has accomodations for the high school, with one other large classroom, which will not be used at present; three recitation rooms, and a fine science laboratory; equipped with all the necessary ap­ paratus, tables, city water, darkroom, and everything required for the proper conducting of demonstrations and experiments, On this floor also are the library, a commodious and handsome room; and two wardrooms, sufficiently large to hold the wraps of all the pupils which the floor will accommodate. On both floors, each room contains a separate wardrobe for the .use of the teacher. “The heating plant is in the basement, the boiler which went through the fire being utilized to furnish the steam for the system. 11131 this boiler is perfectly safe, and uninjured by the fire, has been proven by thorough tests and careful examination. It stood a test of 57 pounds hydraulic pressure without showing a leak or any sign of weakness. In ordinary use the pressure will not exceed three to five pounds, and never more than ten or twelve. The heating plant was installed by Weatherly & Pulte of Grand Rapids, and has shown its capacity to heat the building in severe weather without trouble. The boiler room is in the north part of the basement, at the center, and has a large fuel room on each side, from which it is separated by solid two-foot stone walls. The room is to be made fireproof, which will easily be done by covering the joists overhead with asbestos and then putting on a steel ceiling, and installing three iron doors. “In the front part of the basement are -two playrooms, one for the girls WATER HEATERS GAS OR ELECTRIC 30 GAL & UP NASHVILLLE HARDWARE 105 NORTH MAIN ST. 852-0713 continued on the west side, and one for the boys on the east side. These will be entirely separate- from each other. There are. ample closets (toilets) in each of these rooms, supplied with city water .and connected With the new sewer. The basement is as well heated as any other part of the building, is equipped- with electric lights, and has large, airy corridors and cement floors. “The'main entrance to the building is toward the south, and is very handsome. There is also an additional en­ trance to the west, which would prove a valuable exit in case of fire, for which we hope it will never be needed. The stairways are all short flights, with easy rises and broad landings, so that the fatique of climbing stairs will be reduced to minimum. There is a large window midway between the first and second floors, on the west, which serves the purpose of furnishing light to the halls of both floors. These halls are also equipped with electric lights, as are the high school room and the superintendent’s office. “The excellent quality of glass used in the building enhances the beauty of it. Every room is thoroughly well lighted, and the win­ dows are high enough from the floor so that when the pupils are at their studies they will not be destracted by anything going on in the streets outside. All of the inside doors are fitted with chipped glass, while the outside and vestibule doors are fitted with the best quality of plate glass. The roof is covered with slate, and is a splendid example of the work of F. J. Brattin of this village, who also did the galvanized steel work on the building. The plumbing in the building is in the hands of C. L. Glasgow, which is a sufficient guarantee that it is well and thoroughly done. “Taken as a whole, the building is one of which the people of the district may well be proud,” concluded the News. "We doubt if another town of the size of Nashville in the state can show so well-built and thoroughly modern a building for school purposes. Let us hope that it may stand many years without meeting the fate of its predecessor.” Classes reopened in the new school on January 12, 1903. Nashville’s year of tribulation had ended; a new era had begun. NOTICE AH cancellations and changes must be in by 5 p.m. Fridays for following publication. (tfn) S at all times our stylists x will custom cut, x shape and trim, b Nashville - 517-852-9192 Olivet-616-749-9962 “The Mirrors image ,4-Me miuom miaae Give yourself a Valentine’s Day treat. Come to the Extension Class on “Self Improvement”. You will learn self-help tips for better health - and ways to improve your self-confidence. This opportunity is open to all without charge. Come February 14th, at 9:00 a.m. to the First Baptist Church, across from the Fairgrounds in Charlotte. Ban? County Florida picnic The annual Barry County, Michigan, Picnic will be held Wednesday, February 27, at the Kiwanis hall on business highway No. 41, Bradenton, Fla. Potluck dinner at noon followed by entertainment, prizes and business meeting. (2-20) Vermontville residents Residents of Vermontville we will be tapping trees soon. If you wish to not have your tree in your yard lapped, please put a string around the tree or call us, 726-0257. Friends of the Library sell Valentine cookies Bookworms found more than "food for thought" at Putnam Public Library last week.. Thanks to Friends of the Library members Joy Peake and Ardyce Robotham , heart-shaped cookies offered a colorful and tasty invitation to library patrons to "Be Be My Friend." The goodies were offered for sale in the lobby of the library, with the larger ones priced at 50 cents and the smaller ones at a quarter. Proceeds from the sale of the iced cookies will help the Friends of the Library purchase a movie projector for the library. Demand for the cookies was so great Friday evening, that only a single cookie was left Saturday morning. Joy and Ardyce immediately baked and decorated a new batch of cookies to replenish the supply. It is expected that the cookies will remain on sale at the library through this week. In the photo. Librarian La Duska Sheldon arranges the Valentine cookies for display.. (Maple Valley News photo) Bushre Plumbing Obituaries Graydon M. Andrews NASHVILLE Mr. Graydon M. Andrews, age 77, of Curtis Road died Saturday, February 9, 1980 at his home. He was born November 2, 1902 in Maple Grove Township; the son of Milan and Hannah (Howe) Andrews. He was a graduate of Albion College in 1922. He married Elizabeth Palmer June 21, 1924 in Nashville. She preceded him in death in July, 1971. He taught Music in the Nashville school until 1927, then farmed. He was a member of the First Church of Christ in Boston. Mass, in the late 1940’s, he served several terms on the Nashville Board of Education and also served on the Administrative Board of Quailtrap Country School. Mr. Andrews is survived by one son, Joe of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Robert < Mary Jane) Oaster of Nash­ ville: eight grandchildren and seven great­ grandchildren. action Ads FOR SALE: 1973 Ford Torino, 54,000 miles, runs good, body bad. Phone 852­ 0914 Nashville. I’M VOTING FOR HUGHES, on Feb. 18. FOR SALE: Mary Kay cosmetics at reduced prices. Phone 852-0914 Nashville. We offer you the best haircut of your life. To look good Valentine’s Day film festival Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville .with Rev. Leonard Putnam officiating. 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February 13. 1980 Page 6 at your service (Editor’s Note: Hiis is the first in a series of articles which will spotlight businesses, selected at random, in the Maple Valley area. The stories will present a close-up view of the people who are “at your service” in the shops and businesses you patronize. You’ll learn about their background, the products they sell, and their community involvement.) Pat’s Sugar Hut Cafe in Vermontville celebrated its second anniversary this month. Owner Patricia O’Dell says she ventured into the restaurant business because she’s always enjoyed “fooling around in the kit­ chen” and because “we needed one (a restaurant) in town.” The Sugar Hut is the only family cafe in the village. With its homespun at­ mosphere, the cafe has become a central meeting place for many who enjoy sippin’ coffee and catching up on the latest news as well as those who enjoy homehome­ style cooking at reasonable prices., The aroma of fresh baked goods...donuts and pies and other goodies... is enticing loo. The Sugar Hut Cafe seats 65 and is available for banquets, private parties, and meetings. Pat and Jane Wells were partners in the cafe when the business opened in 1978. Now Pat is handling the operation of the restaurant on her own with assistance from em­ ployees Lillian Eaton and Mary Swan. Pat has been a Ver­ montville resident since 1971. She is especially in­ terested in learning more about the history of the building which houses the Sugar Hut. Pat comments that it is one of the oldest buildings in the business strip. To date, she has learned that the building was formerly known as Hammond’s Jewelry in 1923. The jewelry store went out of business in 1934. It is thought that the building was first used as a restaurant by Ralph and May Perkey in the 40’s. Pat, a former California resident, is serving her second term cis president of the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce. Pat's Sugar Hut Cafe is a quaint spot in picturesque Vermontville with its blue and white checked gingham curtains symbolic of the warm, homespun atmosphere that prevails inside. Having a snack at "grand­ ma's" cafe is a wonderful treat-for Michael O'Dell, who is a frequent visitor. Symphonettes present musical concert at Vermontville Bible Church, Feb. 17 Owner Patricia O'Dell (left) ventured into the restaurant business two years ago. Seated with her are employees Mary Swan and Lillian Eaton. Nash opposes red uction of tax tribunal judges - A bill approved by the House Monday night will undermine taxpayers’ ability to get relief from inequitable assessments, the measure’s only dissenter said today. State Representative Ernest Nash (R-Dimondale) said the bill will reduce the number of judges on the state tax tribunal by two. “The effect of this bill would.be to make it more difficult for our taxpayers to find relief from excessive property valuation,” Nash said. “With fewer judges, the Send A Little Love To All Your Friends Remember special people on Wednesday, February 14 with loving Hallmark Valentines. They’ll love your for it! appeal process would naturally become bogged down and people would have to wait longer than they do now to present their cases to the tribunal. “With people’s concern over the high cost of taxation today, this is not the time to hamper the only effective means they have for ap­ peal.” Nash said the Legislature increased the number of judges on the tax tribunal by two judges three years ago because of the caseload. “The caseload is still very heavy, but the House reversed itself and decided to reduce the judges despite that,” he continued. “When taxpayers have to wait for a long time for their appeal to be heard, they usually give up. Un­ fortunately, by passing this bill we could be encouraging the payment of inequitable taxes in some cases.” Nash said the bill was sent to the House with a favorable recommendation from the House Taxation Committee. “The committee based its recommendation on the fact that no one opposed it at a public hearing. But I don’t think the general public even knew that the bill was being discussed,” Nash said. “If the taxpayers of this state were aware of the action of the House they would be very displeased." Nash said the bill will now The Symphonettes, 15 students from the Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music, will present a musical concert at the Vermontville Bible Church on February 17 at 11:00 a.m. The Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music is a technical training institute offering a concentrated education in the Bible. Music is also a major emphasis at the school. Many of the 600 students are 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 20acre campus provides ex­ cellent - facilities for meaningful training.” The music of the Symphonettes is designed to fulfill that concept. Their director, Miss Mary Ruth Boyd, has planned their repertoire to give a balanced program of hymns, gosnol songs and spirituals that are c o ns e r v a t i v e in arrangement but bright and pleasing in style. The public is cordially invited to attend. There is no admission charge. Trip to Echo Valley planned Eaton County 4-H’ers will once again join together for a trip to Echo Valley on Saturday, February 23rd. Echo Valley, located near Kalamazoo, boasts one of the state’s largest toboggan runs, and also offers a pond for ice skating. You may be sent to the Senate Finance Committee for fyrther consideration. “I predict that it will have a less enthusiastic reception in the Senate,” Nash said. “There is still a chance that the tribunal can maintain its present number of judges and I will encourage my colleagues m the Senate to see that^this happens by opposing the passage of H.B. 4280." bring your own skates or rent them there. There is a cost to get in and skate rental is extra. Plans' are to meet at the Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, at 12:00 noon, to pool rides for the trip. Anyone interested in participating should call the Extension Office at 543-2310, by February 21. Also in­ dicate whether rides are needed or if - a parent or leader will be able to drive. Family planning clinic scheduled REAL NICE 1973 DETROITER: 12 X 60, two bedroom. with stove, refrigerator and 8 x 10 metal shed, fully carpeted except bqthroom and kitchen, drapes and curtains. 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MOLLY TURNER �The Maple Volley Newt Nashville Wednesday. February 13. 1980 — Page 8 Check energy cost when buying appliances By Margaret Ann Ross. Extension Home Economist Purchase price is only the first cost to consider when you are buying a major home appliance The second Guide” labels be displayed on seven types of new ap­ pliances. “Generic labels” will help you evaluate the cost of operating a new furnace. “Cost labels” will provide information on yearly operation costs of refrigerators, freezers, refrigerator - freezers and water heaters. On dish­ washers and clothes washers, the cost of heating and the water will be in­ cluded. Room air conditioners will carry an “energy efficiency rating” (EER) based on the amount of heat removed per unit of electricity used. A higher number is more ef­ ficient than a lower number. So, if you are buying new equipment, you will be wise to check the cost of operation in your cost comparisons. cost is the gas or electricity you will have to buy to operate it. The Federal Trade Commission will require after May 19th. that “Energy BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS February 12 - Fair Board meeting, 8 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. February 13 * 4-H Saddle Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. February 13 - Dairy Rations School, Part 5 of 6, Carriage Stop Restaurant, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Martin. February 13 - 4-H Dairy Project Members Heifer & Cow Workshop, 8 p.m.. Community Building, Hastings. February 13 - Microwave Oven Demonstration, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Leason Sharpe Hall, 217 W. Center Street, Hastings. Pre-registration of $1 payable at Extension Office. February 14 - TelFarmer Income Tax Workshop, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. • February 18 - Lakewood Adult Ag Class, “Corn Production”, Clare O’Neal, Pioneer Seed Corn Company, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. February 10 - Southwest Michigan Crops & Soils Day (all farmers), County Center Building, Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo. February 19 - Area 10 MAEH Council meeting, 9:30 a.m., Ionia. February 20 - Dairy Rations School, Part 6 of 6, Carriage Stop Restaurant, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Martin. February 21 - 4-H Leathercraft Workshop, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. February 23 - 4-H Flower Arranging and Terrarium Workshop, 1-4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green Street, Hastings. February 25 - 4-H West Virginia Exchange meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Oops! Due to a typographical error in a column supplied to the Maple Valley News by State Senator Richard J. Allen, the meaning of the eighth paragraph was changed. Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU The story, published last week, should have read: “In some areas ISD are running vocational education programs that because of limited local demand or expense of equipment could not be done by local districts. ” Senator Allen regrets the error. Monday, Feb. 18 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Baked Beans, Peaches, Milk. Tuesday, Feb. 19 Spaghetti, Green Beans, Applesauce, Homemade Onion Rolls, Milk. Wednesday, Feb. 20 (Lent Begins), Fish Portion, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Fruit Cocktail, Bread and Butter, Milk. Thursday, Feb. 21 Hot Ham and Cheese on Bun, Corn, Pickles, Apple, Milk. Friday, Feb. 22 Macaroni and Cheese, Tuna Sandwich, Peas, Fruit Cocktail, Milk. 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She likes swimming and baseball, and collecting pretty stones. Brenda Sixberry, 8, daughter of Gerald and Beth Sixberry of South Clark Rd., likes the challenge of playing with puzzles. She also finds enjoyment with her pets. She has a cat named Smokey and a dog named Sandy. Brenda is a third grader in Mrs. Arvizu’s room where penmanship and math are her favorite subjects. Jodi Spidell is a fourth grade student in Mrs. Long’s class. She likes spelling and reading the best. She is the 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Spidel of Bivens Rd. Playing softball alnd collecting rocks and shells are her hobbies. Ken Visger, a fifth grade student, enjoys art, gym, and reading. He is a student in Mrs. Pauline Hunt’s class. He is the son of Norm and Sandy Visger of Kinsel Hwy. Ken, 10, enjoys baseball, skateboarding, and likes to camp in the summer. • Ken also helps raise his family’s farm animals. Jamie Appelman picks math, gym, and social studies as favorite subjects in school. She is a sixth grade Jill Langer (left) and Jodi certificates. Spidel display their Jamie Appelman and Ken Visger have been picked for good citizenship awards at Kellogg School. Tina Moccardine Brenda Sixberry student in Vicki Polanski’s class. The daughter of Micheal Appelman of N. Main St., Jamie, 11, loves roller skating, painting, and riding her bike. She also collects leaves. 'College week’ theme announced Advance information has just been received for this year’s College Week, (June 16-19), at Michigan State University, according to Eaton Extension’s Home Economist, Ann Ross. The theme is “Families ‘Make The Difference” and keynote speaker will be Matti Gershenfeld, con­ sultant to the White House Conference on Families. A scholarship committee to plan for additional College Jr. High Tri-Central basketball tourney After winning first round games against Carson City on Saturday, the 7th and Sth grade will play at home this Wednesday. The seventh grade will play Saranac beginning at 6:00 p.m. The eighth grade will play Portland immediately following the seventh grade game. Maple Valley’s seventh grade record now stands at 8-0. The eighth grade has posted a 6-2 season. Week scholarships for Eaton County women includes Joyce Sparks, Charlotte; Sue Foltz, Grand Ledge; Judy Locke, Benton Township; Jan Haberman of Olivet; and Dorothy Long of Eaton Rapids. Many local organizations and businesses provide scholarships to this annual event. �The Maple Valley-News Nashville. Wednesday February 13, 1980 ' Volleyball rolls on and up Sports Lions split two Valley held on Tuesday night to defeat the visiting Middleville Trojans 57-50. Valley’s advantage at the half. 29-23, proved to be the winning edge as the Trojans outscored the Lions 27-22 in the closing half. The Lions led in the second half by as many as ten points in the middle of the third period but allowed the Trojans to come within two, 48-50, with 1:50 remaining to be played in the game. Tony Joostberns hit the first half ofa one and one arid put his Lion team ahead 57­ 48. After Middleville’s return bucket put them within one point of Valley, the Lions attempted to hold onto the ball with 1:02 remaining. Valley’s turnover with thirteen seconds left gave Middleville an opportunity to retrieve the game. But the Lion defense refused to give their, opponents that chance and the final Trojan bid fell short giving MV the victory. Valley hit 17 field goals and hit 17 of 25 from the freeIhrow line. Middleville hit 21 field goals and was 8 of 17 from the line. Scoring for Valley were Tony Joostberns with 15 points, Jeff Mead and John Kent each added 8, Terry Pierce and Pat Kersjes with 6 each, Todd Gearhart 4; Aaron Snider and Don Fox each scored 2 points. Tony Joostberns also pulled down 13 rebounds for Valley. Each team had a chance to lead the game Friday at Lakeview. Valley led all the first half despite some torrid outside shooting by Wildcat sophomore Lewis Brook. Brook hit 14 of his game total 21 points in the first half. The Cats needed that shooting to offset the spectacular offensive play of the Lions. John Kent scored 12 points in the first half to pace the Lions along with Pat Kersjes, Tony Joostberns, Jeff Mead, and Terry Pierce. The score was 38-37 in favor of the Lions. But Lakeview scored the first bucket in the second half and Valley trailed the rest of the game. The Lions lost all the momentum of the first half while Lakeview continued to score. The Lions stayed close, coming within 3 points of Lakeview with 1:37 to play, but Wildcat free throw shooting kept the Lions at bay. Both teams scored 26 field goals. The Lions hit 8 of 13 free throws, while Lakeview hit 13 of 19. John Kent led Valley scorers with 18 points, Tony Joostberns, 13; Jeff Mead, 12; Pat Kersjes, 10; Terry Pierce, 3; Todd Gearhart, 2; Don Fox, 2. Roger Drake also saw action for the Lions. The Lions travel to Central Montcalm on Tuesday and play at home on Friday hosting Carson City. J.V.’s defeat Middleville On Tuesday, the J.V.s defeated Middleville 49 to 48. The J.V.s played very well the first half taking a 34-18 lead. They ran into trouble the second half and needed two free throws from Tom Brooke with seven seconds to go to preserve the win. Scoring for Maple Valley were Jeff Beebe, 13 points; Mike Kelly, 8 points; Tom Brooke and Alan Hamilton, 7 points; Walt Maurer, 6* points; Mike Hull, 4 points; TRUCKLOAD SAVINGS NOW! SAVG UP TO 20% ON LONG-LASTING JOHN DGGRG DISK BLADES Now's the time to get your disk in top condition for the season ahead. 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Overall record is ' seven wins and eight losses. Freshmen win a squeaker The Maple Valley Frerihman basketball team won a squeaker from Saranac Monday night 45-43. The score was tied 41-41 when time ran out in regulation lime. In (he overtime period, T. Dunkleburger scored two and put the Lions up 43-41. The Lions stalled the ball for 1:30 until it was stolen and Saranac came down and scored. The Lions got the ball back with ten seconds remaining in the overtime and Don Keech hit a shot at lhe. buzzer to win the game 45-43. Leading the Lions were. Tony Dunkleburger with 14 points, 19 rebounds; Randy Joostberns with 14 points and Pete Koetje with 12 points and 9 rebounds. The Lions record is now 7-3 with five games remaining. The Maple Valley basketball team overcame a slow first half to beat Vestaburg 61-44. The Lions bench came out the second half and played good basketball to aid the Lions cause. Leading the attack were Tony Dunkleburger with 13 .points and 11 rebounds. Randy Joostberns with 10 points and Pete Koetje with 10 points and 13 rebounds. The Lions record is now 8-3 overall and 8-2 in lhe conference. SEPTIC. TANK CLEANING: 'Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. , (tfn) The J.V. -volleyball girls put their record up to nine wins, one loss Thursday night by defeating Portland by scores of 12-15,15-10,15-8. Playing as a complete team were Rachell Cantrell. Tammy Teachworth, Kelli Cowell, Sandy Downing, Sandy Snowden, Sandy Kalnbach and Cindy Brumm. Rachell Cantrell served 7 straight points in lhe second game, and Sandy Kalnbach served 7 straight points in the third game. The J.V. girls hope to take over sole possession of first place Monday as they travel to play a tough Carson City squad. Varsity volleyball raided lhe Portland Raiders Thursday with games of 7-15, 15-10. 15-6. making this the girls fourth straight win. Maple Valley upset- Por­ tland’s fine standing of 6 and 1 and moved its own league record to 4-4. The Varsity learn played phenomenal ball with exceptional determination. Super job team!! Bench comes M.V. cheerleaders in top to J.V. aid 25 in state- The Maple Valley Jr. Varsity volleyball team showed that they have some bench strength Monday night as three of the six starters were out with the flu. The girls pulled off another come - from - behind victory over Montabella by scores of 15-7, 9-15, 16-14. Rachell Cantrell, Cindy Brumm and Sandy Downing were the leaders on offense and defense. Giving good support on the court was Tammy'Teachworth. Sandy Kalnbach, Teresa Houston, Sandy Snowden and Robin Swift. The J.V. Lions will fake their eight win, one loss record to Portland on Thursday. Good luck Lions. By Susan Hinckley Maple Valley High School’s varsity cheerleading squad was recently named among the lop 25 in Michigan during statewide competition at Central Michigan University at Mt Pleasant The February 2nd contest was the second stage of competition for the local squad. A week earlier, they had participated in a regional cheerleading contest at Jackson. There, they placed 3rd among seven teams selected to go on to the finals at Ml. Pleasant. Reaching the regional competition in which 12 schools participated was a “first" for the MVHS squad. A trophy won in that com­ petition is now on display in a showcase at the high school. Members of the MVHS cheerleading squad are: Sandy Hulbert, Sharon Fox, Carol Appelman, Cathy Trumble, Donna Sfeinbrecher. Dawn Wells and Sherry Kraii. ACTION-ADS FOR SALE: 1971 Croyden mobile home, 12’ x 65’ with 8’ x 35’ Tagalong, 3 bedrooms, separate laundry room, large deck, fully skirted, -must be moved. Call 517-726­ 0264, Vermontville. (2-13) PRIMARY ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a Primary Election will be held in the Village of Nashville (Precinct No. 1) State of Michigan — AT — CASTLETON TOWNSHIP HALL within said Village on FEBRUARY 18,1980 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING IN NOMINATION BY ALL POLITICAL PARTIES PARTICIPATING THEREIN, CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES, VIZ: PRESIDENT AE R CLERK REASURER (3) TWO YEAR TERM TRUSTEES 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 at 7 o’clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour pre­ scribed for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote. The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7 o'clock A.M., and remain open until 8 o’clock P.M., of the same Election day. Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. February 13. 1980 — Page 10 Local citizens seek top village wait through lengthy corncil discussions in order to air problems at a meeting. In long-range goals for Nashville, Spoelstra would like to see the town made more attractive by looking into available grants for reshaping the business district. “This will not happen in the near future,” predicted Spoelstra, “But it is something to plan for, and il~~won’t happen without grants.” Justin W. Cooley (Editor’s Note: This is the second of a 2-part "Meet the_ Candidates” story to acquaint local readers with the people behind the names on Nashville’s February 18 Primary Election ballot. Last week, we presented interviews with four can­ didates vying for three seats opening on the Nashville Village Council in the Spring. This week, we are presenting interviews with the two contenders for the office of village president along with reports on the three unop­ posed incumbents for the village posts of clerk, treasurer, and assessor.) by Susan Hinckley U HAROLD CHRISTIAN­ SEN, of 132 S. State Street, is the incumbent candidate in PREVENT FROZEN PIPES WRAPON SCWDRCUIT HEAT! NASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 N. MAIN ST. PH: 852-0713 the race for the office of village president. He is seeking re-election to a seat he has held since 1978. Christiansen also served as Nashville’s president from 1968-70. Raised in the Hastings area, Christiansen moved to Nashville in 1952. He retired from International Seal and Lock Company (Viking Corp.) in 1967, where he was a machine operator. Since his arrival in Nash­ ville,, Harold has made a long list of contributions to the community. In addition to his service as village president, he has been an active member in the Nash­ ville Chamber of Commerce since 1958 and served as treasurer of the organization from 1959-64. Christiansen has headed Nashville’s Maple Syrup Association since 1967; this Spring will be his 13th year in that post. He has been active in the local Lions Club for seven years and is currently serving as Lion Tamer. Christiansen has acted as a volunteer caretaker at Putnam Park since 1970. He has been actively in­ volved in the local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, having served several years as Scouting Committee Chairman. Christiansen’s interest in scouting dates back to 1914, when he first joined a Boy Scout troop. The organization was only ten years old at that time. Christiansen was married in 1972 to the former Josephine Rose. Asked about problems facing Nashville, Christiansen expressed concern about the village acquiring industry. “Now that we’have sewer, we need industry,” he said. “But a drawback to establishing industry in Nashville is its topography.” He explained that there is not sufficient level land, served by both sewer and water, available in the village for industrial expansion. “It would take a lot of time and money to develop an appropriate site,” added Christiansen, who said he did not expect such growth in the foreseeable future. Christiansen also said he would like to see more senior citizen housing in Nashville. “Our biggest resource right now is senior citizens,” he noted. “They have to have housing, clothing, food and medicine.” On another subject, Christiansen said he would like to see Nashville get a little closer to Vermontville in affiliations, with the two communities trying to work together through various civic groups. Christiansen would also like to see more local citizens take an interest in different branches of government. He noted that as president he has experienced difficulty in getting qualified people to serve on various village boards. TED SPOELSTRA, of 1025 Sherman St., will challenge Christiansen for the president’s seat in the February 18th primary Community Events . . . Roller skating party planned Chocolate molding class offered "Come join the fun" by roller skating at Thornapple Roller Skating Rink with the Cloverleaf 4-H Club. Everyone is welcome. This roller skating is the 20th of this month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Our club meeting will be the 27th of this month. The meeting will be held at Jerry and Jan Tobias'. (2-19) A chocolate molding class will be given Wednesday, February 27; from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Room B-9 of Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Serena Goodenough, the instructor, has chocolate and molds on hand (including red chocolate for Valentines) any time community people would like to pick it up at her Vermontville home after February 9. Please call her at 726-0652. The class fee of six ($6.00) dollars will cover the cost of instruction and some materials used in the chocolate molding nfgu class. For further details or to register, Call Serena at the number above or 852-9275. VALENTINE COOKIES FOR SALE ...at Nashville Putnam Library Sponsored by Friends of the Library - Maple Grove Birthday Club to meet Tuesday, February 19 at the home of Beatrice Rodgers on the Dowling Rd. Work on the quilt blocks will con­ tinue. Each bring a sack lunch. Hostess will have hot soup. Come if you can! Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl's Carls NO later than tha Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. election. Spoelstra is currently a member of Nashville’s village council, and will be completing his second consecutive 2-year term on the council when the presidential post opens April 1. Spoelstra was first elected as a village trustee in 1976. He has served on various council committees during that time and presently heads the Finance and In­ surance CommitteerWhichis largely responsible for formulating the annual village budget. He is a current representative of the council to Nashville’s Fire and Ambulance boards. Spoelstra has. lived in Nashville six years. He was born and raised in Grand Rapids. There, he attended Ottawa Hills School and South High. He received his diploma here through the Adult Education program at Maple Valley. Spoelstra served as an air policeman with the U.S. Air Force from .1950-53. In September, he will celebrate his 25th year of employment with Michigan Bell Telephone Company. He and his wife were also poowners of the former K. & S. Dairy Delight in Nashville. They sold the business last year. Spoelstra is married to the former Clara Marie Burdick of Nashville. The couple has four children: Mrs. Diane Nisse, and Ted Spoelstra, Jr., both of Nashville; and Sue, 17, and Cara, 8, both at home. The Spoelstras are members of the Nashville United Methodist Church, where Ted has served as a former trustee on the church board and is currently a member of the Pastor­ Parish Relations Com­ mittee. Spoelstra has also served as a member of the Maple Valley Adult Education Advisory Board, and has been a trustee in the Nash­ ville Maple Syrup Association. One concern Spoelstra sees facing Nashville has to do with the village dump, or sanitary landfill. > “The landfill may become a problem because of . new state regulations governing its operation,” he said. The council has recently received communications from the state outlining costly procedures that are necessary for maintaining a landfill, Spoelstra explained. On another topic, Spoelstra expressed concern for the youth of the village. “I would like to see an. ac­ tivity center for our a teenagers become reality,” he commented. Another goal of Spoelstra’s would be to restructure council meetings a bit to make them more attractive for visitors, in order to en­ courage better attendance and participation from the general public. “We need an agenda, not an iron-clad one, but at least a format to move the meeting right along,” he explained. Spoelstra said citizens should not have to LOIS ELLISTON, of 115 E. Francis St., is seeking re­ election to a 2-year office term as village treasurer, a post she has held since 1978. Lois is a former member of the Nashville Village Council, and has also been Deputy Village Clerk since 1978. Lois has lived in Nashville for twenty-five years. She graduated from NHS in 1954, and has formerly worked at both Worgess Insurance in Battle Creek and E. W. Bliss in Hastings. Her husband, Richard, is a 25-year em­ ployee of Kelloggs in Battle Creek. The couple has three children: Mrs. Cheryl Hartwell of .Nashville; and Cindy, 18, and Rich, 16, at home. Lois has been very active in many community organizations over the years. She is a past president and. secretary for the local P.T.O. She has also been "treasurer of the Little League Football COME TO CHICK HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL YOUR STARTING NEEDS Our store is headquarters for everything you need to start chicks right. We can supply: • Chicks—one of the best high-producing strains • Purina Chick Startena—the feed with more farmer acceptance than any other ration • Purina disinfectants, water purifiers, medications. Gabby’s INCOME TAX SERVICE Federal, State and City 852-1512 LOW RATES & Same Day Service When you want good results with chicks think of the Purina Life Cycle® Feeding Program. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings Ph. 945-9926 PLEASE TURN IN YOUR ORDERS FOR APRIL DELIVERY BY FEB. 29 K Purina... planning tomorrow with research today �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. February 13. 1980 — Page 11 1* w!" w! i J & un \f J s \ ((sss* ssS *tj Sssii JJssjf jftj SP< X *w* s$$; tt ?>. ^tJ^i ;«S -t -t*^ *> ^£*1 l,*U IW» 4* hk ’^ !b?bi.* “«»4* 4* •1 m it wto t it il ' **bHikhiJ *bHikhiJ Jhi^hU *«k»»1»|iiMi(i Association. She is a former Girl Scout leader, and has been president and chair­ man of the local United Fund drive. She is currently secretary and a past treasurer of the Maple Valley Recreational Development Corp, (also known as RRDC); is a member of the Hastings Chapter of Business and Professional Women’s Club; and serves on the Ad­ ministrative Board of the Nashville United Methodist Church, of which she is a member. Lois is also well known for her creative talents,, in baking and decorating elegant cakes for weddings and other special occasions. In her spare time, Lois en­ joys bowling, and she currently serves as president of the Wednesday P.M. Bowling League. SUSAN CORKWELL, of 316 N. State St., has been Nashville’s village clerk since 1976 and is seeking re­ election to a 2-year office term. She has resided in Nash­ ville for 18 years, and graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1967. During her high school years, Suzy worked part­ time as a bookkeeper for Cuyler Trucking in Nash­ ville. After high school, she enrolled in Business classes at Kellogg Community College. While in college, she worked summers at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. After college, she was employed by Federal Life and Casualty(now PHF) in Battle Creek as an ac- been Castleton Township tuarial assistant and, later, Supervisor since 1972. as an insurance claims A native of Hastings, examiner. Cooley has been a resident of Suzy is the daughter of Castleton Township for Edward Johncock and Mrs. thirty-two years. Gloria Johncock, both of In connection with his Nashville. Her husband, position, Cooley has ninety Larry, is employed by the hours'credit in Assessment Nashville Dept, of Public Administration at Olivet Works. The couple has two College and has attended children, Lisa, who will be several workshops and short nine this month, and Becky courses, the most recent Sue, four. being in September 1979 at Suzy is a member of the Kalamazoo Center. - The Municipal Clerk’s session was sponsored by the Association of Michigan. She Michigan Assessor’s is also a member of the Association. Hastings Chapter of Cooley is also qualified to Business and Professional assist with applications for Women’s Club. She is a past property tax credits or president of the Maple refunds from the State and is Valley Cooperative Nursery; certified by -the State and is formerly a member Assessors Board, f and secretary of the Cooley is employed by Riverside Recreational Nashville Gravel Trucking Development Corp. (RRD- -and formerly worked for C). She also belongs to the Cuyler Trucking. PFC Missionary group of the He is an 8-year member Nashville Baptist Church, of and past president of the which she is a member. Nashville Lions Club. Cooley In her spare time, Suzy has belonged to the Nashville enjoys playing guitar with Chamber of Commerce since the Monday Night Special, a the 1950’s when he and his local bluegrass and gospel wife, the former Grace group. Her husband plays Porter of Nashville, owned mandolin with the same and operated Cooley’s Drive­ organization. in Restaurant on North Main. That business is now JUSTIN W. COOLEY, of closed but they still own 512 N. MairrSt., is seeking re­ Cooley’s Motel at that election to his 7th con­ location. secutive- two-year term as Cooley is a past president Nashville’s village assessor. of the Chamber. He is also a He was first elected to that member of the Michigan post in 1968. Assessor's Association Active in both local and The Cooleys are active township government, members of the Nashville Cooley also served as Nash­ United Methodist Church. ville’s Building Inspector Their children are Debbie, and Zoning Administrator 26; Jim, 23; and Gale, 16, all from 1969 to 1974. He has of Nashville. Vermontville news by...Ava Kroger Mrs. Helen Wellman and Miss Esther Shepard are patients at H.G.B. Hospital. 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(517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Dani I Mrs. Kate Snider took food and made a surprise visit on Mr. and Mrs. Loren Purchis in Lansing Thursday as Mr. Purchis had been ill. Mrs. Kate Snider and Mrs. Hermina Southern attended Past Matrons Club at Kalamo Thursday evening. Mrs. Ava Kroger called on Mrs. Gertrude Marten at the Medical Care Facility also Miss Esther Shepard at the hospital on Sunday af­ ternoon. The Garden Club will meet Monday, Feb. 18 at the Griswold Room for their regular meeting. The senior citizens will not meet this month due to uncertain weather and several who have left to go south. Mrs. Ardis Briggs and Mrs. Elizabeth Stowe of Ionia and Mrs. Kate Snider enjoyed cake and ice cream with Mrs. Hermina Southern Sunday night whose birthday is this week. Mrs. Mary Baker reports that Mr. Grover Grant who is at Barry County Medical' Care Facility remains about the same. He is in a wheel chair part of the time and is mentally alert. Some may remember Mrs. Peggy Grant Bisel of Newago, whose husband Dan was killed in an automobile accident several years, ago. Their son Grant Bisel has just been sent to Saudi Arabia to teach installation of electricity. The Historical Society “Sugaring Off” party will be February 28. Watch for further announcements. For several weeks following this issue, send any news items to Dora Nfese or Carolyn Halliwell or take them to Johnny’s Food Mart by Monday a.m. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, Feb. 14 - 12:00 noon, Thornapple Grand Soil Conservation District Annual meeting, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. Call 543-1539 for reservations. The public is in­ vited. Thursday, Feb. 14 - 9-11:30 a.m. “Self-Improvement: Confidence Building and Health”, A Valentine’s Day Film Festival! First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Co-sponsored with Extension Homemakers. • Thursday, Feb. 14 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Extension Office. Saturday, Feb. 16 - 10:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. County-wide snow sculpture contest. Old Courthouse lawn, downtown Charlotte. Registrations needed by Feb. 13 - call 543-2310. Monday, Feb. 18 - 7:30 p.m. Fair Board Meeting, Fair Of­ fice, Fairgrounds. • Tuesday, Feb. 19 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Committee meeting, Extension Office. Saturday, Feb. 23 - 4-H Trip to Echo Valley near Kalamazoo. Meet at 12:00 noon at the Extension Office. Reservations due Feb. 21 - 543-2310. East side.. .west side all around the town Friends who have been in and out of the hospital before I knew it - Bob Gardner and Frank Blomgren. Glad to report both are doing better now. That nasty bug is on the rampage and has taken its toll on children and teachers alike. This is one to watch, as it takes so long to get any strength back and has strange side effects. The doctor’s offices are packed, so go prepared. Middy and JohrKWixson are back from sunny south. They visited Phyllis and Don Goarhouse, had a day at the beach with them and liked their trailer park. Just when you get to thinking the season is getting dull comes anniversary time and party time. Saturday night was the occasion for the gathering of 60 friends at the home of Stan and Mary Trumble to sur­ prise them on their 25th wedding anniversary. Given by their children Teresa and Doug Jones, Stu and Kenny Trumble. It was a well kept secret. Teresa had decorated the house with beautiful flowers and the table was something to behold. Some of the fellows made a fire in the fireplace and it was glowing when time came for them to stand before it to reaffirm their marriage vows, per­ formed by Rev. David Fleming. Needless to say everyone had an enjoyable time, among friends and in such a setting you couldn't miss. David Wells is home from Flint and staying with parents. Doug and Jane Wells for a few days. Enjoyed joint services of Methodist and Congregational Churches Sunday. Had a good turn out for services and family Action Ads YOU WANT TO BURN WOOD AND SAVE $$S$ You need help. Call NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE, 852-9231. (tfn) NEED TAX HELP? Call Gabby’s Tax Service. Low rales, same day service, 852­ 1512, Nashville. (3^1) YOU WON'T GET RICH: But a couple should be able '<> earn $25,000 $35,000 annually in this business. No investmenl. 852-1512, Nash­ ville. (3-4) by...Dora S. Nisse Will post a list of winners as soon as they give it to me. Don’t forget the “Meet the Candidates” meeting at the Sugar Hut Cafe Tuesday evening. Dinner for Chamber members and guests at 7 o’clock. Open to the public at 8 o’clock. Chamber of Commerce hopes to see you there. Monday night, at the Lions Club dinner was the selection of our “Maple Syrup Festival Queen". This was no small task as we have 5 queens to choose from. All are terrific in their own way, but it takes only 1. My congratulations to the winner.’* Thought - He who is too big to help the individual is too small to serve the multitude. dinner. Good music too. Our thanks to Rev. Ralph Claggett of East Lansing for his portrayal of Peter. Well done, believe it Rev. Ralph Claggett is 89 years young. His costume was well put together and you somehow got the feeling “Peter” was speaking to you. z Our congratulations to Rod and Norma Raymond on the occasion of their 30th wed­ ding anniversary. 64 persons attended a surprise party Sunday evening to help them celebrate. After a wonderful supper and beautiful cake time was spent in socializing. Our best to the Raymonds. Maple Valley Drift Skippers did have their drawing Sunday afternoon. 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No. 39 — Wednesday, February 20, 1980 Engineering firms outline "master plan' proposals for Nashville Nashville merchants and village officials witnessed the American free enterprise system at work last Tuesday night. They listened as two competitive professional engineering firms outlined how each would put together a master plan for develop­ ment of the village’s downtown business district. The meeting at Castleton Township Hall was spon­ sored by the Nashville Business Owners Association and chaired by Steven L. Reid, ad- to be worked into the plan. disposable income in the you’ve got, fixing it up, and ministrative assistant in the Discovering what both community, in order to making it work.” Barry County Grants office. merchants and shoppers are advise merchants on the Neither company seemed Gove Associates of thinking is also a feature of proper distribution and to advocate a total overhaul Kalamazoo and William & the proposed Williams & volume of each type of retail of Nashville’s downtown Works of Grand Rapids are Works plan. John Paul Jones, outlet. area. While the planners each seeking the $7,500 professional planner with “We will provide a step-by- expressed a need for design planning assignment in that firm, and his colleague, step ‘How To’ im­ unity, they indicated that Nashville, which will be paid planner Larry Nix, told the plementation plan,” Jones this does not necessarily for with part of a recently- audience Tuesday that their told the mostly-merchant mean that all store buildings approved $405,000 Block company’s plan would in­ audience. “Pictures are have to look alike. Both Grant from the U.S. Dept, of clude assisting the NBOA nice, but the bottom line is: if modern and antique Housing and ■ Urban with a citizen questionnaire it happens, it’s because you buildings can be blended Development. The grant has and also undertaking a make it happen." without strict use of a theme been designated for Nash­ market analysis to deter­ Basically, Jones noted, it’s or motif, they explained. ville and the townships of mine buying habits and a matter of “taking what Cont. on page 14 Castleton and Maple Grove over the next two years. Among the various project for which grant funds have been earmarked by HUD, at the suggestion of a local committee, is a professional 'development plan and 'engineering survey for Nashville’s business district. “Downtowns in com­ munities big and small are going to make a comeback,” predicted project planner Jack Howell of Gove Associates. “Downtown business districts didn’t grow overnight; they have quality and character that 'can be enhanced.” Howell said that increasing “local awareness” is a must in successfully The audience comprised of local merchants, business people and village developing a downtown area. officials, heard each engineering firm give a 45-minute presentation. Each was He added that such a project scheduled so that only one firm was present at a time. Discussion period by requires a “partnership NBOA members was held following departure of both company's representatives. between merchants and The meeting was chaired by Steven Reid, Administrative Assistant to Barry local residents.” County Grants Coordinator Sylvia Dulaney. He is responsible for administering a Howell explained that $405,000 Community Development Grant that will be coming to Nashville and the merchants often think they John Paul Jones of Williams & Works, seated on townships of Castleton and Maple Grove during the next two years. Of that table, shows audience sketch of a hypothetical down­ know what their customers amount, $7,500 has been allotted for the downtown development plan discussed are thinking, and vice versa, town renovation project. Standing beside him is Larry at Tuesday's meeting. but consumers ’ needs have Nix. Seniors hear details of 'home rehabilitation program' By Susan Hinckley “It’s too good to be true,” was the sentiment expressed by many local senior citizens at the Nashville Nutrition Site last Wednesday noon, after the group heard Steven Reid, administrative assistant in the Barry County Grants office, tell of a grant program that can rehabilitate their homes. Reid admitted the program may be hard to believe, but it is absolutely free to qualified individuals. Persons living in Castleton or Maple Grove townships are eligible, based on their income and family size. Funds are being provided through • a $210,000 Tehabilitation apportionment of $405,000 Community Block Grant from the U.S. Dept, of Steven L. Reid (right), administrative assistant in the Barry County Grants Office, tells Nashville senior citizens about the home rehabilitation program which can help bring approximately 30 homes in the townships'of Castleton and Maple Grove up to Barry County's Basic Maintenance Code. Reid asked that the senior citizens help in spreading the word about the grant program which can allot as much as $8,000 in basic repairs on owner-occupied dwellings for qualified homeowners. Housing and Urban Development. The grant was approved in 1979 for Nash­ ville and the two townships, and will be coming to the community over the next two years. “Making homes safer is what we’re really concerned about,” said Reid of the rehabilitation program. The funds will be used to bring dwellings to meet building code standards. In a list of possible items that could be covered in rehabilitation, Reid listed: roof, guttersand down spouts, exterior walls, windows and screens, porches, handrails, stairs, foundations, heating plants, chimneys, water heaters, kitchen sink and other plumbing, floors, lighting and wiring, interior walls, woodwork and ceilings. The yard and accessory buildings are also included. Repairs will be made only to owner occupied homes in the. two townships and village. The condition of the house must be such that it can be brought up to the county’s basic maintenance code for program on a prorated $8,000 or less, but not more schedule: full amount for the than one half the value of the first year; two-thirds the total amount if sold the property. Eligibility for the program second year; and one-third is based on income and the total amount if sold the family size. Age is not a third year. No general improvements factor, except for a minimum age of 18. A family are allowed. Homes will be numbering 1 to 3 persons inspected to determine if may not have an income in they comply with the excess of $9,000 per year. At county’s Basic Housing the high end of the scale, a Maintenance Code. Those family of 8 to 10 may have an homes that do not meet that annual income of no more criteria may be eligible for than $11,562.50 in order to the program, if the owner’s qualify. income does not? exceed the “Often the people who annual limitations. Assitance is also available most need it, are least apt to hear about the program” for sewer hookups to said Reid, who asked the qualified, households who, senior citizens’ help in because of their economic spreading the. word. condition, cannot afford the It is anticipated that ap­ cost. Anyone interested in more proximately thirty homes can be rehabilitated under information regarding the the program. Conditions of program may call Don C. the grant require only that Reid, Supervisor and HUD Inspector for the Community homes be owner-occupied, and that the applicant agree Development Program at not to sell the property for 948-8081. Or Steven Reid may be called at the office of the three years. County Grants If it is sold wthin that time Barry period, the homeowner must Coordinator, 945-5121. agree to reimburse the grant �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 20, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News By Susan Hinckley NellieMoonofNashville, Nellie Moon of Nashville, who celebrated her 90th last 15. Friday, February 15. Mrs. Theresa Hess of Nashv.ille received word recently of the death of her granddaughter’s husband, Joe D’Vito, age 34, at Huntsville, Alabama. He died of a heart problem on February 2nd. His wife, the former Candace Hess, is a former area resident. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hess. In addition to his wife, Mr. D’Vito is sur­ vived by two sons. Mrs. Verna Fredericks and Mrs. Mildred Bursley, both of Nashville, enjoyed attending the recent Sweetheart Banquet of the Nashville Baptist Church. The event was held Saturday evening, February 2nd, at the Sveden House inLansing. Dr. and Mrs. Paul Rhoades of Gladwinwere recent weekend guests of his parents, Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades of Nashville. Theyalso visited Paul’s sister, Mrs. Naomi Watson of Nash­ ville. Sunday, Mrs. Watson hosted a breakfast for Paul and his wife and their sister, Mrs. Ruth Ann King and her daughter, Lori, of Bellevue. Saturday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville were Mrs. Betty Guy and children of Battle Creek. Tuesday evening visitors were the Misses Margareta and Martha Zemke of Vermontville. A Wednesday evening supper guest at the Shull home was Jerry Guy of Augusta. Mrs. Leonard (Veda Guy) Shull of Nashville is pleased to announce the arrival of her first great-grandchild, a girl born February 2nd to Tony and Debbie Guy at Pittsburg, Pa. Tony, a member of the U.S. Army, is the son of Kendall Guy of Bristol, Indiana - a former local resident. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Murphy of Nashville and their daughter, Cinda, of Lansing, enjoyed a recent weekend trip to Chicago to visit the Murphy’s son and his family, Jeff and Rae Murphy and baby daughter, Kathryn. The journey was made by Amtrak from Battle Creek. While in Chicago, the Murphys toured Frank Lloyd . Wright’s home in Oak Park; the Brookfield Zoo; Shedd’s Aquarium, and the 110-story Happy birthday to Mrs. Sears Tower, where they terms. held at Christie Lake Bible Several Nashville folks Camp near Kalamazoo, received letters last week begins Friday evening, advising them of the death of February 22, and continues Mrs. Hugh (Maude Bolton) through Sunday, February Furniss at Los Angeles. 24.' Word was sent by her son, Several members of the Dr. Charles Furniss of that local Church of the Nazarene city. Maude, or “Peggy”, as are expected to attend a she was affectionately Spring Sunday School called, was 90 at the time of Banquet set for 7 p.m. her death- She is a former Thursday, February 28, at Nashville resident, and left the Plaza Hotel in Lansing. the village for California Churches of the Nazarene when she was 65. The Fur- from throughout this area niss’ lived on State Street in will participate. The speaker the present-day Annis house. will be Dr. Don Gibson, She operated the former Mi­ district supervisor of the Lady Dress Shop on Nash­ Eastern Michigan District ville’s Main Street in the for the Church of the 1940’s, later selling it to Nazarene and former Bessie Humphrey, who in Director of Evangelism for turn sold it to Nelson and the general church. Geneva Brumm in the. midClarence Reid of Nash­ 1950’s. The store was located ville, who recently un­ on the site that is now oc­ derwent hip surgery at Leila cupied by the Hecker In­ Hospital in Battle Creek, is surance Agency. The letter recovering well. He is taking received last week from Los physical therapy every day Angeles said that memorial and is able to get about on contributions for Maude may crutches. \ It is expected he be made to the Anne Furniss ■ will be in the hospital a Chamber Music Fund, care couple more weeks. He of Mrs. Beth Jones, 12655 would enjoy hearing from his Los friends and is able to have Homewood Way, Angeles, 90049. visitors. His room is 513. The The beginning of Lent will address is: 300 North Ave., be marked by an Ash 49016. Wednesday service set for Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) 7:30 p.m. February 20th at Reid has been in Battle the Nashville United Creek each day to visit her Methodist Church. husband, and was ac­ The Council on Ministries companied the day of his POSITION OPEN of the Nashville United surgery by her daughter - in Methodist Church will meet law, Mrs. Karen Reid of Teacher Aide at7 p.m. Tuesday, February Vermontville. 19, at the church, to be Sunday, Margaret Reid of MAPLE VALLEY followed by an 8 p.m. Nashville and her sisters and SCHOOL meeting of the Ad- their husbands, Marjorie ministrative Board., Maplewood Elementary and Harold Schaperklatter (.Junior and Senior High of- Grand Rapids and Jean CONTACT... youths of the Nashville and Walter Endsley of Wm. Christensen Baptist Church will par­ Hastings, accompanied the Vermontville ticipate in a winter retreat girls’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. the last weekend in Vere (Olive) Robinson of 726-0600 February. The event, tobe Bellevue, to church. Later, they all went out to dinner in honor of Olive’s 85th bir­ thday. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ FASHIONABLE ville was a Sunday caller on i HAIRSTYLING her daughter-in-law and grandchildren, Mrs. Wesley XM Styling to please you and PERSONAL CARE Emery and family, of Hastings. Later, Mrs. Preferences too! Emery stopped at the Barry County Medical Care Olivet-616-749-9962 Facility to visit Mrs. Erma Nashville — 517-852-9192 Feighner, a former Nash­ ville area resident now a patienfthere. Mr. and Mrs. Earl (Clara) Pennock of Nashville were recent weekend guests of his brother and sister - in - law, Paul and Marjorie Pennock, CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT. at Gladwin. When the first robin has been spotted, can Spring be far behind? In what looks like a promising sign of better days to come, Mrs. Nate Sheldon reports seeing three robins on February 6. The sighting was made at the Sheldon home on Curtis Road. A devoted watcher of wildlife, Mrs. Sheldon said this is the earliest she has ever seen robins. We were sorry to learn of the death last week of Graydon Andrews of rural Nashville. We had already submitted last week’s column when word was received of his passing Saturday morning. Con­ dolences are extended to the family in their loss. Graydon was a lifelong resident and highly respected member of our community. In his earlier years, he was a music teacher in our local school but gave that up to become a full-time farmer. His continuing interest in the school was apparent, though, as evidenced by his total of nearly 20 years service on the boards of both the Quailtrap country school, southeast of Nashville, and the village school. His tenure on the Nashville School Board began in the late 1940’s and continued several 'The Mirrors image ,^pe wiuom niiaae, observed the Windy City from the 103rd floor. Cinda returned to her home in Lansing by Amtrak on Sunday, and the Murphys returned Monday to Battle Creek, where they were met at the train station by Mr. and Mrs. George Ward of Nashville. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene (Phyllis) Hampton of Nashville, who recently won a trip to Los Vegas for two. The Hamp­ tons were the lucky winners of a trip raffled by the Vermontville Lions Club. The winning name was drawn Monday evening, February 11, by die newlyselected 1980 Vermontville Syrup Festival Queen at a dinner sponsored by the Lions Club. The Hamptons had four tickets in the contest. Eugene is employed by Olds in Lansing; Phyllis works in the office of the Secretary of State there. The Hamptons have a 14-year-old daughter, Angell. A number of informative meetings went on in Nash­ ville last week, all touching in some way on community betterment. Attendance was good at Tuesday evening’s meeting at Castleton Township Hall where a professional development plan for downtown Nashville was discussed. Wednesday noon, senior citizens at the local Nutrition Site heard about a grant program that will rehabilitate homes of low income persons in the community. Wednesday and Thursday nights saw meetings of the local Chamber of Commerce and Village Council, respec­ tively, with good input. Complete reports appear elsewhere in this issue of the Maple Valley News. There was a good turnout last Wednesday evening at the World Missionary Society dinner held at the Nashville Church of the Nashville VFW 8260 * DANCE ★ SATURDAY, FEB. 23 Music by...“COUNTRY RHYTHM AIRES” 9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. Food in Kitchen AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. A.M. Worship.. 9:1 5 Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:1 5 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses UNITED METHODIST CHURCHMAPLE GROVE BIBLE North State, Nashville A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m.. the evening before Youth Fellowship Sunday ................ 6 p.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m. celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. AM Service .......... 11 a.m. PM Service............ 7 p.m. .Wed. Service.......... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Youth...Roger Claypool FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville 110 South Main, Vermontville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Church School ... 10 a.m.Sunday: Church Worship ..11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (% mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashviile) Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Morning Service . 11 a.m. Evening Service .. 7 p.m. PASTOR AAARVIN POTTER REV. PAUL L. BOGER A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. P.M. worship......... • Wednesday Evening Worship.................... 7 7 p.m. PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Morning Worship . 11 a.m. Evening Worship ..7p.m. Wednesday Evening p.m. Rev. Richard Wadsworth Nazarene. In special collections taken up at the fevent, funds were raised toward the purchase of a motorcycle, an all-terrain vehicle and a van for use by church missionaries. All Churches of the Nazarene in this district will participate in raising money for the vehicle purchases. There will be a fellowship at the Church of the /Nazarene after Sunday evening services, February 24. The social event will include a light luncheon. Starting with this event, fellowships will be held regularly following evening services on the last Sunday of each month. Youth Sunday at the Nazarene Church saw teenagers taking charge of both the morning and evening services on February 3. The youngsters conducted all phases of the service except for the message delivered by Rev. Richard Wadsworth. Debbie Hum me 11 led the singing and also performed a vocal solo, as did Carla Brasher, also. Other youths acted as ushers. Adults of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene have planned a belated Valen­ tine’s Sweetheart Banquet, to be held Saturday, March 1, at the Sveden House in Lansing. The event is set for 5 p.m. Rev. Richard - Wad­ sworth will deliver a message on marriage. Mrs. Justin (Grace) Cooley remained in the Intensive Care Unit at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids last week, following recent surgery for removal of a brain tumor. However, she had progressed well enough to be transferred to a private room as soon as one became available. At this writing, it is not known how much longer she must be confined. Please take time to cheer her with a card. The address is: Blodgett Members & Guests TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting .. .7 p.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. PASTOR RANDY REED REV. MOLLY TURNER �Nashville News continued— AW *X,Ss StSb1 St Sb1 Stfcv ?M A AX-s' AX-s1 V&m^ AiS w2yj5j 2yj5j Wtdi hA* ’’•I xirC*«» (i.*iJS >q a SSn* ■ S1CS :>& wb nfe { ifcA ,"SW il ’'P in Ak Ball vhere a ®l development K-J “NttaiNasWe Hj'1'1 ®si Htsiay 1,1 A •w citizens at (lie total Ste beard iMbb Eran'- program that Mil iii aMilalt fees d Mspit ■ persons ia fe Bn Ir W-Wslayui Mijita j nights sir I*1® ta i d ibt lojil Wfejfi ' i Commerce and bijitaift CoumiI, repee- raS3?!i nib good input. BiWita ! reports appeal * “ W i in itessie tithe feta *■> tom sa good M riugiiai esday eiwj a! rid Missionary ik held at the > Church of the much lugoo coofmedPtai taler: addreu t Hospital, 1840 Wealthy S.E., Grand Rapids, 49056. The Builders Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, at the home of Earl and Clara Pennock of Bivens Road. Baptism and reception of new members will take place during Sunday morning services at the Nashville United Methodist Church, February 24. Maple syrup season is just around the corner, and with it comes the beginning of organizational plans for a community project of harvesting the savory crop. Mrs. Geneva Brumm reports that a meeting of the Nashville Maple Syrup Association has been set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, at the Castleton Township Hall. The meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. On the agenda will be discussion of the various phases of the syrup making project, an annual fund-raising event carried out by a joint effort of several community organizations. At the end of the syrup season, proceeds from the sale of the sweet produce are split among these various groups, based on the manhours each devoted to the task. ‘ Because of our unusual weather this winter, no one seems willing to make any concrete predictions about how the upcoming syrup crop has been affected. Whether our mild tem- 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 NEV. .ROBERT CQNSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated! cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call.. THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE milCUIURY PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTfNDI EWING WELL DRILLING WELb DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. 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Married couples of the Nashville Baptist Church are planning a winter sports excursion to Echo Valley near Kalamazoo on Satur­ day, March 1. This event is a rescheduling of one that had to be postponed earlier this year due to lack of snow. The group will depart from the church at 12 noon and expect to be back in Nashville about 6 p.m. Plans inelude eating out before returning home. The flu epidemic and related illnesses are still taking their toll on Nashville and environs, as many folks are still being knocked out by the bug. There was even some conjecture by various citizens last week that perhaps the schools should be closed for a week or so, in an attempt to halt the con­ tagion. _ The Nashville Police Dept, had a slow month in January, Sgt. Eugene Koetje, acting chief, told the village council at their meeting last Thursday. The department handled 45 complaints last month, he reported, and issued 5 moving violations and 8 parking tickets. The driving privilege of one school student was revoked. Complaints received in­ cluded 4 bad checks, 4 malicious destructions to property, 2 larcenies, and 1 breaking and entering. Nashville police assisted Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, officers five times during the month and aided Eaton County twice. The Nashville police cruiser was driven 2520 miles in January and used 247 gallons of gasoline. At Sgt. Koetje’s suggestion, the village council entered into their official minutes their ap­ preciation of Nolan Goodner for his quick action in recently reporting a breaking and entering in progress. Because of Goodner’s willingness to get involved, Koetje explained, a suspect was apprehended immediately after the reported incident. Goodner, of Nashville, kept suspicious activity at a local service station under surveillance while dispatching a friend to flag down Sgt. Koetje, who was patrolling in the area. Koetje entered the station and the suspect was arrested later not far from the scene. Village officials are trying to locate a suitable place to park a semi trailer, to serve as a collection point for the local Cub Scouts paper recycling project The scouts recently lost their collection point for the fund-raising program when the old pump house at Putnam Park began to undergo restoration as a community room. Previously, the scouts had stashed papers there until having the load hauled away. Hopefully, papers can now be loaded directly into the rig which will be furnished by the paper buyer. Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch and Mrs. Margaret Wagner, both of Nashville, returned home last Wednesday after a fourweeks, 3,600-mile round trip to Florida to visit friends and relatives in the South. The first stop was at Augusta, to call on Georgia,, Elizabeth’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert Barbin. Leaving there, the ladies enjoyed tours of SL Augustine and Cape Canaveral, Florida, then spent a long weekend with Margaret’s friend, Mrs. James Kuhn, Boca Raton. Next, the ladies called on former local resident and Nashville area native Orville DeBolt at Naples. Then, at Ft. Myers Beach, they visited Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Randall. After a long weekend with friends at Venice, the ladies toured both Busch and Cypress Gardens. Next, they called on Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Douse at Lakeland. They also had an opportunity to visit briefly with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bateman. The final weekend of the trip was spent at Lake Panasoffkee with former Nashville resident Dr. Robert White wife, Loris. and his Elizabeth reports that despite the fact that many Florida folks thought the weather was chilly, they found it delightful after leaving Michigan on a 6above-zero morning. They encountered very little snow on the trip south and also had good roads for the journey home. Committee heads for the upcoming Harvest Festival, set for Sept. 19 and 20, were recently named by the RRDC, sponsors of the event. The slate is much the same as last year. Lorna Wilson is in charge of the produce contest; Tom Oleson and Pastor Don Roscoe will co-chair the Harvest Run; Sandi Christie will head the bike race; Dennis Smith will handle the canoe race; Delores Mar­ shall and -Nancy Johncock Continued next column— The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. February 20. 1980 — Page 3 Local residents attend 4-H horse conference Feb. 15-16 Twenty-one (21) Eaton Eaton County 4-H Extension For more information County 4-H members and -Youth Agent. about the horse program or leaders attended the 4-H “The program is designed 4-H, contact the Eaton Teen Leader Horse Con­ to present teaching methods County Cooperative Ex­ ference at Kettunen Center, that will help the 4-H’ers tension Service Office at 543­ near Tustin, February 15-16. become more effective 2310. Attending were: Phyllis and leaders,” Ms. Diuble says. Beth Martin; Greg Whiting; The conference provided Barry County Diane Poltrocak; Lisa also an opportunity for teen Dotts; Beverly Pierpoint; leaders to share ideas on Florida picnic Jamie Merrick; Tracy Day; horse programs and events The annual Barry County, Heidi Schinderly; Audrey with others from across the Michigan, Picnic will be held Gauerke; Skip, Jan, Leon, state. Wednesday, February 27, at Jennifer Boardman; Arnesto The conference was made Carvello; Lori and Linda possible by donations to the the Kiwanis hall-on business Webb; Cory Lyons; Vickie 4-H Foundation from in­ highway No. 41, Bradenton, Fla. Stoecker; Marilyn Cotton; dividuals, organizations and Potluck dinner at noon Crystal VanAntwerp. businesses, including an The 4-H teen leaders area supporter, The Upjohn followed by entertainment, prizes and business meeting. gathered with others from Company in Kalamazoo. (2-20) across the state who share an interest in 4-H horse projects and activities. The 4-H horse program is one of the most popular 4-H projects in Michigan, ac­ Thursday, February 21,1980 cording to Nancy Diuble, PUBLIC HEARING At..7:00 P.M. At...CASTLETON TOWNSHIP HALL Nashville News— have charge of the Kiddie Karnival; and Dave and Brinda Hawkins will organize the talent show. Still being sought at this writing is a volunteer to head the Harvest Queen contest An arts and crafts show will be chaired by Vernon and Shirley Curtis. PURPOSE: A request for a special use permit for the property located at 712 Durkee St., Nashville. SHARLOT SOURS Secretary of Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Our PERMS are Just For You Get one now and have carefree days ahead! 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Ooxtader Rtva Lerch Floyd M. Jewell Herbert R. Black Clyde A. Fulton David Carpenter Terril Thomas DIRECTORS - Dr. B. P. Drown Donald Hummel Ellen Gidner certificates.) John B. Smith and Loan Association Lynwood Webb FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE Nashville. Mich. CHARLOTTE. MICH. Phone 852 1830 Phone 543-3880 Eaton Rapids. Mich Olivet. Mich.. Phone 749-2811 Phone 663 1551 Donald L. Hummel �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 20, 1980 — Page 4 Clara Hannemann, left, and longtime clerk Villa Parrott Olin continued to operate the store for a time after Hannemann’s tragic death in a 1930 swimming accident Fabrics and sewing needs were at left, lingerie in center aisle display , hoisery y and p purses on right, g, ready-to-wear y and curtains in rear of store. Elegant open staircase led to 2nd floor rug department. Memories of the past Back in the days when sewing machines hummed routinely in nearly every Nashville household, E. A. Hannemann’s Dry Goods store played an important role in the community. Located on Main Street, where the south portion of the new Post Office now sits, Hannemann’s offered essential ingredients for local ladies to fashion gowns of elegant silk as well as shirts of practical flannel. Featuring fabrics from fancy to plain, Hannemann’s catered to a wide range of tastes. Fine linen yard goods for the making of splendid tablecloths and tea towels were sold alongside plenty of sturdy cottons for everyday needs. ‘‘Hannemann’s sold almost anything that far­ mers or farmers’ wives In a photo taken probably in the early 1920's, proprietor Edgar Hannemann stands near hitching rails that front his Main Street dry goods store in Nashville. When Hannemann bought the former Kocher store in 1914, most shoppers still traveled by horse and buggy. needed in the dry good line,” remembers Helen Kinne Huwe, who clerked in the store during the mid-1920’s while on summer vacation from her regular job as teacher at the Quailtrap country school in Maple Grove Township. Starting at Hannemann’s in June 1925 for wages of $3.50 per week, Helen also clerked in the store during her Christmas holiday from school. A diary kept by Helen in those years recorded’ weekly pay in­ creases that took her over the eight dollar mark when she retired from clerking in 1926. At that time, she was also handling correspon­ dence and some office duties for the store. The diary also recounted the myriad duties handled by the store clerks in their spare minutes between waiting on customers. Patterns were restocked and bolts of lace were trimmed, among other tasks. STIHL SAWS HOLD UP That's because they're de­ signed to last at least twice as long as any other popular saw. Even the so-called "normal wear" parts aren't normal. They keep right on working to make Stihl saws (like the 020 AV Pro shown above) the most reliable chain saws you'll ever get your hands on. AND Nashville Hardware WON'T LET YOU DOWN. 10514. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0713 Lace curtains and sewing materials decorate the windows of E. A. Hannemann’s Dry Goods store in mid-1920's. The building was situated on site now occupied by south portion of Nashville's new post office. “Most people sewed in those days,” recalls Helen. Women came to Hannemann’s to buy fabric, patterns, thread and trim to create their own fashionable outfits at home. Yard goods were displayed along the south wall of Hannemann’s store. There were bolts of silks, satins, dimities, and plisse. And flannels. “The store carried lots and lots of flannel,” said Helen. Belding and Cortiselli silk thread was dispensed from a tall wooden spool. cabinet nearby. For quilt-making, there were yards of batting and lining materials. In addition to sewing needs, Hannemann’s carried some ready-to-wear. There was an extensive line of underwear for both men and women; and there were serviceable work dresses for ladies; and workshirts and denim overalls and winter apparel for the gents. Helen’s diary noted a busy day of brushing a newly arrived shipment of coats before they could be put on display. She Htelieves the garments probably came packed in a huge wooden crate. Hoisery and gloves were a big item at Hannemann’s. And then there were ladies’ purses, and umbrellas, and suitcases and trunks. And there were household items: lacy curtains, dark green window shades, linoleums, throw rugs and carpets. “We sold Wilton and Axminister rugs,” said Helen, “I remember those two names.” For the most part, it was the rug mer­ chandise she rarely had a chance to show. Floor coverings were displayed on the upper level of the store, reached via a magnificent open staircase that have been carved of cherry by the late Issac N. Kellogg of Nashville. “The stairs were a thing of beauty,” recalls Helen. Store proprietor Edgar Hannemann generally handled business in the rug depart­ ment. At the busiest times noted in Helen’s diary, there were five persons working at the store. Edgar Hannemann; c his wife, Clara; Villa Parrott Olin; Helen; and Dick Wheeler, who also swept the store in addition to clerking. The Hannemanns had arrived in Nashville in 1914 from Grand Rapids, and had purchased the dry goods store formerly owned by John and Will Kocher. The Hannemanns took up residence on North State Street, in what is the presentday Richardson home. “This store is in business Continued next page— Farmers. Let H&R Block prepare your income tax returnSo.we could save you money. Our carefully trained taxpreparersareup-todate on all the tax credits and deductions that apply to farmers. At H&R Block, we’ll takeall the time necessary to do the job right because we want you to pay the lowest legitimate tax. H&R BLOCK8 THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 303 S. Michigan HASTINGS - 945-5345 Open 9 to 9 Daily, 9 to 5 Sat. 102 S. Main NASHVILLE • 852-9666 Open 9 to 6 Daily, 9 to 5 Sat. — Appointments Available — �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. February 20. 1980 — Page 5 Memories of the past for your satisfaction,” read a 1917 ad for Hannemann’s Dry Goods; “Very best merchandise; lowest con­ sistent prices.” A list of wares included dry goods, carpets, rugs, coats, skirts, trunks, suitcases, Belding’s guaranteed silks, Wayne knit hoisery, and Justrite corsets. The store opened at 8:301 a.m. every day but Sunday, and there was an established routine for readying the place for business each day. “I had to dust the whole store every morning,” recalls Helen. Her diary reveals that some days business was so good that she didn’t get the dusting completed until 10:30 a.m. The store closed at 6 p.m., except for Wednesday and Saturdays, when farm families flocked to Nashville for their weekly shopping and visiting sprees. There were also additional evening hours at Christmastime for the convenience of holiday shoppers. There were no cash registers at Hannemann’s. Receipts were kept, instead, in about five under-counter cash drawers located in various departments of the store. Tall, thin Edgar Hannemann is recalled by Helen as “a very nice man.” His continued wife, Clara, a stoutly built woman, also clerked in the store at times but not every day. Then tragedy struck. On August 1, 1930, Hannemann died in a swimming accident “Edgar' A. Hannemann, prominent Nashville businessman,died Monday from injuries received when he dove off the abutment of a bridge into the Pigeon River west of Holland, and struck his head on the bottom of the river,” reported the Nash­ ville News. With the help of cleric Villa Olin and others, Clara Hannemann continued to operate the store for a time, but she eventually sold the business. It was later known as Lines’ Dept. Store. Clara Hannemann remained in Nashville. When she died here in September 1957 at age 73, she had lived in the village for 43 years. The Hannemanns had no children, and at her death her only survivor was a brother living in Grand Rapids. Today, many local folks still recall the Hannemann name in connection with the Main Street store which helped busy Nashville housewives clothe their families and furnish their homes for nearly 20 years. Sen. Allen offers free energy handbook teriols decorate the wiMwr iid-1920's. The buildingviGsiit^J shville's new post oilice. aid Wilton ami Alltel er rugs,” said iiHtlti'ifel remembertee For the most steflFj ns the rug » she rarely had a Olin; Floor fttkrii to stair. s oat displayed as stein® he! of the store, ia a magnificent that hare Wrf id cberry^ Kellogg off a- N. An energy assistance andbook detailing, the major state -and federal energy assistance programs available to ease the rising cost of energy to heat and operate your home has been compiled by State Senator Richard J. Allen (R-Ithaca). “I am concerned that the increasing cost of energy is placing a heavy burden on the budget of every Michigan household,” Allen said. “Several state and federal programs have been developed to help homeowners cut down the cost of home heating, yet many people are not aware of their existence.” The 30-page booklet, en­ titled “Energy Assistance Handbook,” provides in­ formation on: - Home energy audits — Home weatherization grants - Energy Tax grants - Home heating tax credits - Home improvement loans - Alternative energy tax credits. This handy guide is available at the Shiawassee Office on Aging, Owosso; Senior Citizen Office, Charlotte; Clinton County Commission on Aging, Ithaca; Montcalm County Commission on Aging, Sheridan; or by writing to Senator Richard J. Allen, Capitol Building, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Workshop on elderly set A workshop on the multi­ year plan for -serving the elderly of Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and St Joseph counties will be held on Monday, February 25. Sponsored by the South­ central Michigan Com­ mission on Aging, the SMCA workshop will be held at Western Michigan University, in Room 210 of the Student Center. The half day session starts at 9:30 a.m. and will end at noon. Each year since 1974, the SMCA has written an annual plan for services to the elderly in the five counties comprising Region III. This plan has been the basis on which SMCA allocates both its -staff time and financial resources. In 1978, Congress amended the Older Americans Act and called for a three-yea r plan with an annual implementation plan to be developed each year. Senior citizens, agencies serving the elderly, and individuals with a special interest in aging are invited to participate and give in­ formational input to the formulation of an area plan. Participants will be requested to identify eight major problems experienced by seniors. Each of these areas will serve as smaller study group topics. Actions needed to-alleviate barriers to the solution of -these problems will then be proposed. More information on the planning process may be obtained by calling Paul Petro, Planning and Research Manager for the SMCA, at(616) 343-4996. Citizenship Awards this Jacoby’s room. She enjoys creative and inventive and week at Kellogg and Fuller reading,' spelling, and social enjoys applying these talents Street Elementary Schools studies. to building things. He says he have been accorded to Andy She is the nine-year-old also collects anything that Robotham, Kathy Carl, Scott daughter of Mr. and Mrs. happens to catch his eye. Wolcott, Angela Millious, Frank Millious of Scott Tammy Frith is a sixth Skeeter Ebersole, and Road. grade student in Mrs. Tammy Frith. Frisbee, kick ball, Briggs’ room. —Favorite Andy Robotham is the six- baseball, and roller skating subjects for her are math, year-old Son of Ardyce and are Angela’s favorite ac- English, art, and gym. James Robotham of Guy ,tivities She is the eleven-year-old Road. Skeeter Ebersole is the son daughter of Phyllis and Herb He is a first grade student of Mrs. Nora Ebersole of Frith of Gregg St in Miss Harns’ room where Phillips St. Tammy collects stuffed reading is his favorite He is a fifth grade student animals and comic books. subject. in Mr. Smith’s class and She also likes to go horse­ Andy is interested in finds reading, science, and back riding and play with cooking and loves to prepare recess at the top of his list. her hamsters in her free spaghetti, pizza, and soup. Skeeter, 11, likes to be time. Skiing and sliding are other favorite activities. In the summer, camping is another activity he enjoys. Kathy Carl, a second grade student in Miss Drake’s room, enjoys math, handwriting, and spelling as favorite subjects in school. She is the seven-year-old daughter of Nancy and James Carl of Barryville Rd. Kathy enjoys writing letters. She also enjoys watching TV and likes to cut­ out clippings in the newspaper. Scott Wolcott, 9, is the son of Ellen and Gene Wolcott of Kinsel Highway in Ver­ montville. He is a third grade student in Nancy Ricketts room. Math and Spelling are the subjects he enjoys most. Scott enjoys playing football, baseball, and roller skating. He also is a 4-H member. Tammy Frith and Skeeter Ebersole have been named Angela Millious is a fourth for citizenship awards at Kellogg School. grade student in Mrs. Two area students named to dean’s list at Pensacola Charles Otis Mater, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Mater; and Clayton Sherman Swift, son of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Swift; have been named to the Dean’s List at Pen­ sacola Christian College for achievement during the fall semester of the 1979-80 school year. Both were named to the Dean’s List as a result of earning a “B” average or higher. >ilmlmumM Mll tHIAltIuIiuee mmm Honored at Fuller Street School were (from left) Andy Robotham, Scott Wolcott, Angela Millious, and Kathy Carl. lull Him rswereatthing^ Briabt®e®1 ' rate1' aOsHden-SIm* Edgar Hte aaallytoW1''fli*1 aaally 'fli*1 East Side__West Side all around the town by...Dora S. Nisse । the rug def®1' For any ofyou who haven’t been to Vermontville’s library lately, you have a treat in store. For all newcomers to our village, it's called the Mildred Allen Library, located in the lower level of the Opera House. MEMBER MNpApep saveY011 Citizens of the week Association - Founded 1885 OciKy Maple Valley News 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. Every- time I attend the you. Kalamo Masonic Village Council there, my Temple will be opening their eyes wander around seeking doors to you Sunday, what’s new — the interesting February 24 at 12 o’clock to 3 displays of current things p.m. Bill of Fare: Family and the surprise at finding Style Swiss steak, your favorite books there. homemade pies and salad It’s not only a place of bar. Adults $4.25, children “books” you know. The $2.25 and under six years old lighting is good and I wish free. Can’t beat that food and someone would oil that fan prices with a stick. See you as it does make a lot of noise. there. You’ll find friendly gals who Saw a “V” of about fifty are waiting to help you. Canadian geese going northAva Kroger and Leta west the other day. Don’t Nagel were part of the Greta know if they knew what they Firster tour which traveled were doing, but does seem a to Detroit’s Fisher' Theatre little early. to see “Ain’t Misbehavin’ ”. Closed the schools to It was most interesting. separate the bug from those All reported the who have not had it. It will “Firemen’s Ball” was a not be an effective act if the huge success. We sure parents do not enforce the needed this party at this same actions at home. This time. A great show of sup­ is not party time or vacation port for these dedicated as such. Let’s cooperate and keep your eyes on where people. For all those who are hung your children are going. Eaton up on food, I’ve got news for Your Eaton County Humane Society invites your membership. Call 726-1241 for information. The Duane Mishler family visited Dora Nisse and Ella Saylor Saturday. Mrs. Ella Saylor and Mr. and Mrs. Vern Reed drove to Hastings last Monday to visit Mrs. Anna Lindberg who is at the Barry Co. Medical Care Facility. They report she’s looking good and doing much better. Got word of the illness of Maxine Salisbury in Florida. She is in intensive carp unit at a hospital there. Her address is: Mrs. Maxine Salisbury, St. Anthony’s Hospital, 601 12th St. N., St. Petersburg, Fla. 33705. Happy for. the snowmobilers now that we have some snow, Although, I haven’t seen all that many out. Jane Wells and girls visited Diane Covert of Lansing Sunday. Diane is getting settled in her new home and Denise decided to spend a day or so with her. Thought Why do you suppose God gave us two ears but only one mouth? VOTE March 10th for BILL AL MASON For Position of VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE PRESIDENT YOUR VOTE WILL BE APPRECIATED! Paid lor by BILL MASON �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 20, 1980 — Page 6 Youth help March of Dimes with Reading Olympic ProgramThrough reading, youngsters at Kellogg and Fuller Street Elementary have been able to help raise funds to assist the March of Dimes in fighting birth defects. The program, enlisted the support of youngsters by asking them to get pledges for the March of Dimes for each book read during a certain time deadline. Par­ ticipation was voluntary and the children loved it. The more books they read the more they earned to help the March of Dimes. In turn the March of Dimes, sponsors of the program, awarded the readers with certificates of appreciation and medals of commendation as the participants display in the accompanying photos. (Maple (MapleValley ValleyNews Newsphotos photosby byVirginia VirginiaAlles) Alles) Teneyck,Kevin Cheeseman,Wade n, Gardner,ScottRyan,JanelHansen,Danny Lundquist,, and Penny Simons,, (middle) Andrew Robotham,,, Kristen Brzycki, Jenifer Thornton, and Lynette Thompson, (back) Heather Tobias, Mark Lancaster, Scott Wolcott, Matt Borner, Kerri Lamie, and Garth Davidson. At Left — At Kellogg, winners of certificates and medals were (front, DeVance Adams, Brenda Lea, Ray Wolcott, Cheryl Hill, (second row) Elizabeth Ryan, Shelley Cardenas, Debra Staskos, Denise Jarman, (third) Jordan Ferrier, Donna Ashcraft, Jamie Appelman, Anie Filter, (fourth) Matthew Burpee, Andy Pixley, Diane Kane, Jennifer Lingoes, (fifth) Carol Lamie, Heather Christie, Jill Peake, and Jeanette James. Below — Receiving certifications at Fuller for participation in the reading program were (front, from left) Hope Cristi, Marcie Ainslie, Jenny Wolcott, and Patty Jarman, (middle) Michael Cheeseman, Jennifer Robotham, Dina James, Mick Shilton, Dawn Lundquist, Andy Flosik, and Brad Ashcraft, (back row) Kris Burd, Billy Brenton, Heather Hummel, Paul Boldrey, Lisa Endsley, Angelia Nilhous, Cara Spoelstra, and Michael Chantz. Support your local ‘March of Dimes’ when they call! Serving our country February '6 (FHTNC) Marine 2nd Lt. Dennis M. Lindberg, whose wife, Pamela, is the daughter of Karl and Agnes Pufpaff of Route 3, Morgan Road, Nashville, was com­ missioned in his present rank upon graduation from Officer Candidate School. Bushre Plumbing RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Cofl...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 The 10-week school was conducted at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command in Quantico, Va. The course is designed to screen and trains personnel for commissioning as Marine Corps officers by providing instruction in leadership and basic military subjects and em­ phasizing esprit de corps and self-discipline. A demanding physical conditioning program complements the students’ course of study. Lindberg will now attend the 21-week officer’s Basic School, also at Quantico. He is a 1970 graduate of Maple Valley High School, and a 1979 graduate of Ohio Institute of Technology, Columbus. Ohio. Action Ads Wood, oil, natural or propayne gas, furnace or heaters and add ons, you need help, call us. FOR SALE: NASHVILLE SALES AND HEATING SERVICE, <517>-852-9231. (tfn) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan. Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) Phone 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads! EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Saturday, Feb. 23 - 4-H Trip to Echo Valley near Kalamazoo. Meet at 12:00 noon at the Extension Office. Reservations due Feb. 21 - 543-2310 Monday, Feb. 25 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Feeder Pig Selection ''Program, Kardel Hall on the Fairgrounds Tuesday, Feb. 26-9:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m. 4-H Regional Animal Science workshop at Kalamazoo.''Thursday, Feb. 28 - 7-10:00 p.m. 4-H Family Skate, Adams’ Skating Center, Charlotte Saturday, March 1 - 4-H Modeling Clinic, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Monday, March 3 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Wednesday, March 5 - 9-11:30 a.m. “Government: Where Are Decisions Made?” lesson, with Beth Moore, MSU Specialist. First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Co-sponsored with Extension Homemakers. •Saturday, March 8 - 7:30-11:00 p.m. County-wide Family Fun Night, sponsored by the 4-H Council. 4-H Building, Fairgrounds argrouns Tuesday, March 11 - 9:30 a.m._ Michigan Association of Extension Home Ec. Area Council, (Ingham & Eaton Counties) meeting, Eaton Extension Office Tuesday March 11 - 7-9 p.m. 4-H Dog Working Session, Tuesday, Session 4-H Building, Fairgrounds Wednesday, March 12 - 7:00 p.m. 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Demonstration, Kardel Hall Thursday, March 13 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Kardel Hall. Special program on making tack and tack repair. Saturday, March 15 - 14:00 p,m. “Winter Outing” for all interested in outdoor activities - Bennett Park, Charlotte Saturday, March 15-10-12:00 noon “How to Get the Most out of Your Camera”, Photography workshop for all interested. Kardel Hall. Bring camera and a roll of black and white film. REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR... Primary Election For District No. 10 Commissioner on... MONDAY, APRIL 7,1980 To the qualified electors of Vermont­ ville Township, Commissioner District No. 10, County of Eaton, State of Michigan Notice is hereby given that I will be in the Vermontville Opera House from 8 o’clock a.m. until 8 o’clock p.m. on March 10,1980. '__________BOBBI HOEFLER, Township Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 20, 1980 — Page 7 Gilmer to speak at Nashville Chamber meeting by Susan Hinckley Donald H. Gilmer (RAugusta), State Representative from the 55th District, will speak at the April 9 dinner meeting of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, it was an­ nounced at last Wednesday’s regular meeting of the organization held at the Steak House. Chamber president Charles Andrus, Jr., who arranged for Gilmer’s ap­ pearance, asked members Wednesday to notify him of particular areas of interest so that he may forward the Ernest Nash State Representative 13251303 SHARPENED POINTS - The House has approved adding a point to a driver’s record for freeway speeding violations between 60 and 70 mph. However, the Senate had passed SB 471 with a point for violations above 55 mph., so the dif­ ference must be resolved. COST CHANGES - Governor Milliken has signed into law HB 4664, which increases the marriage license application fee to $20 from $5, and SB 97, which allows community colleges to waive tuition for qualified students who are 60 or older. LOTTERY LIFE - Both houses have now approved HB 5139, which extends the life of the Michigan lottery until July 1, 1984. This is another example of “sunset” legislation which puts a definite limit on a program: it must be re­ enacted, or die. APPEALS DECISION - The Court of Appeals has ruled that persons forced out of a job due to a mandatory­ retirement provision in a union-approved contract are ineligible to receive unemployment benefits. Meanwhile, the enlarged Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board has stepped up its decision rate and disposed of a record 1,837 cases during 1979. SUBWAY MONEY? - House action will decide the fate of SCR 537, which would release $950,000 in preliminary engineering funds for a light-rail mass-transit system, in­ cluding a subway, for southeastern Michigan. Two separate votes were necessary to gain Senate approval and a close vote is expected in the House due to concern about large expenditures for the Detroit area. I will not be supporting SCR 537. AUTO INTEREST - The House will soon vote on HB 5143, which would allow interestrates on 3-year loans to buy new or late-model used cars to increase to 16.24 percent from the present 12.83 percent. Present law dates from the 1950’s when interest rates were low; with today’s high interest rates, it is often-difficult to get auto loans under the old ceiling. DEPOSIT INTEREST - Now before the House is HB 4037, which would require the payment of five percent interest per year on security deposits held by landlords. Upon moving out, a tenant would get his deposit back plus interest, or annual interest if he stays over three years. RESTROOM RIGHTS - Soon to be considered is HB 5100, which would outlaw surveillance of people using public restrooms or dressing rooms. It is designed to prevent storeowners or others from invading someone’s privacy: it would not affect legitimate law-enforcement surveillance. FOOD LICENSES - The Food Establishment Licensing Law became effective January 22, so the Department of Agriculture has mailed some 16,000 license applications to such Michigan firms. This single license, required by April 1, will replace several different state and local ones. The book, Widow’s Walk, by Jane W. Shoemaker is well done, covering many areas of impor­ tance to those who have lost a husband. Concerns such as children and their emotions, financial matters, new activi­ ties, household problems, and making new friends are attended The widow who reads it to. within a few weeks of the loss of her husband will benefit greatly from it. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 'Voqt~ FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 advance information to Gilmer. This will aid the Representative in selecting topics of particular local concern for his (presentation to the Nashville audience. Andrus said members may submit lists of suggested topics at the Chamber’s March meeting. In other business relating to programs and general attendance at Chamber meetings, the group was very receptive to an idea offered by member Joyce Southworth. Mrs. South­ worth suggested spotlighting individual members of the Chamber at various monthly meetings. If each were to furnish one monthly program by speaking briefly about his or her retail business or profession, it would help to inform other members of the goods and Services available in the community. Mrs. South­ worth explained. President Andrus agreed, saying such a program could be very “enlightening and in­ formative.” In another general discussion, the Chamber weighed the value of a proposed downtown development plan and professional engineering survey. The project is to be paid for with $7,500 of a $405,000 Community Block Grant which will be coming to Nashville and the town- Super Saturday” planned for parents, students & teachers Students in grades 4 through Middle School, in­ terested parents, teachers, and administrators are invited to spend an exciting day together learning about and discussing alternatives for the “Future.” Futures Super Saturday, sponsored by Eaton In­ termediate School District, Local FFA members earn honors in district contests Congratulations to Maple Valley FFA members who won awards at the District FFA Leadership Contests recently held at Bellevue. In the agricultural forum contest, Tim Gearhart, Lewis Mapes, Art Allwardt, Tim Joppie, and Todd Braden won a Gold Award second place. Ernie Wright and Robert Brandon won a silver award for their demonstration on Farm First Aid. John Mater won a silver award in the Job Interview contest. Glenn Arras won an Honorable Mention in the Public Speaking Contest. will be held on Saturday, March 1, 8:30 - 3:00 p.m., at the Eaton Intermediate office, 1790 E. Packard Hwy., Charlotte, ML The cost is $3.00-person, in­ cluding lunch. Those attending will have the opportunity to par­ ticipate in several sessions including: Future Trends, Space Colonization, Future Transportation, Future Careers, Computers, Ocean Farming, and a Nuclear Energy Debate. For more information, contact Barb Davis or Pat Reinbold at the Eaton In­ termediate School District. Brand New Look... STRETCH TERRY ...for ACTIVE LIVING $<299 w yard 50-60 wide ...for PLAYCLOTHES and DRESSES (across from the Post Office in Nashville) HOURS: Mon. thru Sat. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. WINTER © OLYMPIC 7WS3U. NATURAL VITAMIN C NOVAHISTINE DMX 4 4 oz oz. With Rom Hips 500 mg. Mm SILKIENCE 4-H Swine program planned Feb. 25 An -interesting presen­ tation on selecting feeder pigs will be held on Monday, February 25, at 7:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall, on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Matt Parsons from Michigan State University will discuss and show slides on different types of feeder pigs and show similar hogs as they grow and reach market weight. Parsons will also give ideas for feeding hogs and discuss a new type of swine carcass contest. ships of Castleton and-Maple sored by the Riverside Grove during the next two Recreational Development years. After a lengthy Corp., whose efforts in debate, Andrus concluded clearing a downtown that there should be mer­ riverbank site for a com­ chant and Chamber support munity recreational park for the project. received praise at Wed­ “The best thing we can do nesday’s meeting. Dave is to become actively in­ Mace said he was very volved in the engineering impressed with the progress study,” said Andrus. “There of the park, which lies ad­ is a real need for this to jacent to the newly-surfaced make sure we're getting business area parking lot. answers to our questions.” “That park is going to be a The study is expected to real boon to our town,” include citizen and merchant concluded Mace, who added surveys for a professional that he appreciated beauty market analysis, and of the landscaping that is suggestions for unifying and currently underway on the rejuvenating Nashville's site. downtown business district In other business the to make it more attractive to chamber: shoppers. --Discussed whether Main In other business, a Street could be closed off committee comprised of during the Harvest Festival Dave Mace, Stewart South­ celebration to allow con­ worth, George Hermenitt, cessions and other activities Ardyce Jordan and Eloise to set up in the area. Wheeler was named to -Approved a $50 Chamber a consider Chamber- of Commerce ad in the 1980 sponsored event at Nash­ Sandyland Park brochure. ville’s upcoming Harvest -Heard a report from Festival, Sept. 19 and 20. The Dave Mace on the current 2-day affair is being spon- Chamber membership drive. 100 Tablets *$f I1 tjL4f9t CONDITIONER OR EXCEDRIN NOVAHISTINE ELIXIR $i■19 IB $159 7OZ. 4OZ. TABLETS 1OO’S Excedrin 1 OZ. GOOD NEWS NOXZEMA DISPOSABLE RAZOR SKIN CREAM $189 COLGATE 3’S TOOTHPASTE action Ads YOU WANT TO BURN WOOD AND SAVE $$$$ You need help. Call NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE. 852-9231. (tfn) $229 MOIST HEAT PAD Vermontville residents Residents of Vermontville we will be tapping trees soon. If you wish to not have your jree in your yard tapped, please put a string around the tree or call us, 726-0257. OXY-10 $889 59C ® Simon Pharmacy m PHONE 852-0845 • NASHVILLE HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5:30 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 20, 1980—Page 8 Versatile Rebecca Cowell selected 1980 Syrup Queen By Elaine Gilbert The 1980 Vermontville Syrup Queen is a talented home grown, five-foot-six beauty who displays poise and personality as well ass a keen knowledge of the maple syrup making process. That young lady is Rebecca Jo Cowell, the village’s top ranking royalty. She was selected for the honor from a field of five candidates by a panel of judges last week. Rebecca (Becky) is an allaround gal who enjoys a wide variety of interests from hunting rabbits to writing poetry. She is the 17-year old daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Hank Cowell of Brown Road. Rebecca has two sisters and Whether it's riding a snowmobile or riding a horse, the new queen enjoys the outdoors. two brothers: Sheila, 23, of Nashville; Kelli, 15; Ken, 22; and Steve, 21; at home. Sheila was a member of the syrup queen’s court in 1973. Rebecca enjoys many activities with her family. It’s not unusual to seeing the entire family zooming along on a snowmobile outing or to spot several members hunting together. The challenge of rabbit hunting is appealing to Rebecca who says “I’m proud of the two rabbits I shot with one shot a piece — those babies fly.” She also hunts deer and pheasants and enjoys fishing. One of her favorite ac­ tivities is showing quarter horses. “I’ve been riding horses ever since I was this high,” says the new queen as she gestures with her hand held low. Mrs. Cowell adds, “We can’t remember when Becky wasn’t riding horses. The new queen was just nine years old when she made her first official showing at the fair. Before that, her brothers would sometimes give her a chance to show their horses in a halter class. Now, showing horses consumes almost all of Rebecca’s weekends in the summer and she has a bevy of trophies and ribbons to show for her efforts. Awards that have special significance to her are the two reserve grand cham­ pionships she, won at the fair; the time she was selected to be an alternate at the state fair; winning the high point trophy at one show; and winning reserved champion of the halter class at another show. She also won 73 ribbons with her pony. The CoWells have five quarter horses and two grade horses. A five-year-old quarter horse named “Jackie Two Eyes” is the horse Rebecca loves the best. In fact, she has even immortalized the horse by writing a poem about him. Poetry is another hobby in which Rebecca excells. She enjoys creating special cards and verses for various holidays throughout the year. Her mother can always look forward to a special personalized greeting on Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day. Subjects vary in her poetry as well as the tone — some are serious, thought­ provoking pieces while others are purely en­ tertaining and filled with humor. Most of all, Rebecca says her writing.reflects her feelings. 4-H has been an activity Rebecca has enjoyed for eight years. She is president of the Maple Valley Riders 4­ H Club of which her parents share an interest by devoting their time as leaders of the group. At Maple Valley High School-where Rebecca is a junior, she is taking courses which will help her pursue a secretarial career. She has enjoyed a creative writing class and likes to write “any story about a horse.” Journalism is another favorite. She loves working for “Valley Visions,” the school newspaper. Conducting interviews is something she enjoys because of her interest in talking with people. Rebecca’s extracurricular activities have included serving as a cheerleader for four years (since seventh grade) and playing basketball, softball, and powder puff football. She comments that, “This is the first year that I haven’t been a cheerleader and I miss it some.” She is a member of the National Honor Society and Varsity Club. She also is a former member of the school choir. Rebecca is looking forward to her new role as the community’s ambassador for promoting its annual syrup festival which is slated for the last weekend in April* “I think it’s exciting,” said, the new queen as she talks of looking forward to the many parades and TV appearances in which she will be participating. In addition Continued on next page— Rebecca admires the photo album-scrapbook she received from Janet Siple, last year's queen. The gift of an album has become a tradition, passed on from queen to queen. The new queen is an avid hunter. Here, she cleans her gun after a session of rabbit hunting. Rebecca grooms her favorite horse, "Jackie Two Eyes". The animal is the subject of one of her many original poems. Rebecca has y p gq . (Maple Valley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 20. 1980 Page 9 Writing poetry is another hobby in which Rebecca excells. Her creative works include both serious and humorous themes. to Vermontville’s own parade, she will featured in about seven others. She’ll be promoting local maple syrup and the festival on Channels 3, 6, 8, and 10. Knowledge of the syrup making process is an essential ingredient to being Vermontville’s queen. In anticipation of entering the queen contest, Rebecca Poetry by SNOWFLAKE By Rebecca Jo Cowell I like the way the snow falls to the ground, How it executes the fall so gracefully. Sometimes I wish it were me, Gliding in th< 'd with not a care in tht 1 Except for what to land upon. Would it be another snowflake? Or a person’s flesh, Or a body of water That would make me disappear on my arrival? Maybe I would be the first one to fall, And have the glory of skating out my own little spot On the ground before another took it away. But then, maybe I would be the last of them all, And have to fight for what I wanted, Or remain stranded among the others. Yet there is hope to hang on to. This stays with me whereever I go as I am set free From above to find my own path. Still there is a faint ■ picture in my mind That tells me I am to hit earth And disappear forever into the black soil Upon which I fall. TIME OUT By Rebecca Jo Cowell The game is over. I have stopped competing against the many op­ ponents That face me in my battle. The time has run out. And the scoreboard show that I lost the game again. I gave up in the last quarter, Knowing that there was no way for me to come back And win your love. I played hard, and worked at different ways. spent a-great deal of time studying all phases of the process. She’s also had experience in and around the “sugar bush.” As a youngster, Rebecca enjoyed helping Merle Martin tap trees on a 12-acre plot owned by the Cowells. The Martins usually hang between 900 and 1,000 buckets on the Cowell’s trees and receive about 30 gallons of syrup in exchange. “I’ve helped gather sap, worked in the shanty, filled cans, sealed cans, and helped with customers,” she says. “This year I want to help a lot (with the syrup making process) if I can arrange it,” said Rebecca. Hampton wins Lions' Las Vegas trip The new Vermontville Syrup Queen, Rebecca Cowell, performed her first official duty last week, minutes after being selected for her new honor. That duty was to draw the winning name of the person to win the Vermontville Lions Club drawing for a trip to Las Vegas. Eugene Hampton of 3651 Swift Rd. in Nashville was the lucky winner. Shown in the photo with the queen is Carl Thrun, chairman of the Las Vegas drawing. ■ ■ ■ Rebecca Jo Cowell — To outsmart my opposition, But they came back to defeat me. The game was against me, but I was fighting for you. It was I who defeated myself. My spirit has run out, and my visions Of victory are just-that. The points I scored are worthless. I must find a new challenge, One I know I can win without much effort, For my strength is gone. The bus is waiting for me, And I must go, But I can clearly see you are out of my league. MY HORSE By Rebecca Jo Cowell Her name is Jackie Two Eyes And she is used for show But before I keep explaining There is something you should know. She has a special nick­ name It fits her pefectly I bet that you could figure it out You will get the clues from me. Even though it’s special It’s only four letters long, She really gets it told to her Whenever she does wrong. It fits her when she misses leads And when she don’t back straight, She does this in the showring And we always take the gate. It fits her when she ' don’t do things That I have asked her to. It fits her almost all the time But its really nothing new. I’ve left it to you to figure it out. And you can do just that, And when you’re done I’ll tell you That her special nicknames “Brat”. WORDS ON A PAGE By Rebecca Jo Cowell What are a few words on a page? Are they secrets in a code of some unknow form? Or are they a message of love from a close friend? Are they long or short, happy or sad, Or have no meaning at all. Maybe they tell a story that is easy to relate to, And at the same time, hard to understand. They can overtake you And make you see how powerful they really are. Are they words that are lost, confusing, or irresponsible? Is it possible that you may find yourself, Doing or feeling what was programmed, In your mind by a few words on a page? Cake decorating starts in March An advanced cake decorating series of classes will be offered at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School on Monday evenings in March. Class times will be from 6:30 -9:30 each Monday evening in Room No. B-9. Classes are scheduled for March 3,10,17 and 24. Class members will have an opportunity to, observe and make many attractive features suitable for the Easter season as well as other special occasions. The instructor, Serena Goodenough, has many unique skills and ideas to share with her students for this very popular class. Those interested are in­ vited to contact Serena at 726-0652 or call 852-9275, WANTED: 6 ambitious people interested in making an extra $1,000 a month working part-time. Phone 758-3264, Lacey, (tfn) XEED TAX HELP? Call Gabby’s Tax Service. Low rales, same day service. 852­ 1512. Nashville. <3-4) Strokes may be prevented Stroke, long thought to strike suddenly and without any previous warnings, may now be prevented in perhaps as many as 50 percent of all cases, through early detection and proper medical care. “Great strides have been made in recent years in. the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of stroke,” said Dr. J. Gerald Gough, chairman of the stroke committee of the Michigan Heart Association. “The biggest downturn in stroke began to happen when we determined that there are indeed warning signs that may signal that a stroke is about to occur,” said Dr. Gough. “We’ve come up with an acronym to help people remember the six signs — DANGER.” Dizziness or unsteadiness A temporary loss of memory or change in mental ability Numbness or weakness in face, arm or leg Garbled speech or dif­ ficulty understanding speech Eye problem - a tem­ porary dimness, loss of sight or double vision, particularly in one eye Recent, severe, sudden headaches “Anyone who experiences any of these signs should see a doctor,” Dr. Gough said. “All of the signs may be symptoms of something else - often much less serious than stroke -- but why take the chance?” Suppose, however, that your doctor determines that in your case they are indeed warnings of an impending stroke. What can be done in the way of prevention? Your doctor might recommend anticoagulant drugs, or surgery, or various ways to modify some of your risk factors, such as high blood pressure, excess weight or smoking. For instance, high blood pressure, a generally symptomless condition, is still responsible for more strokes than any other single factor. Yet it is easily detected and may often be controlled simply by dietary changes or medication. It is also important to keep under control such things as blood cholesterol levels and diabetes, since these both increase one’s risk of stroke. “Stroke killed 7,000 people in Michigan last year,” Dr. Gough said, “and that’s all the more tragic when you realize that perhaps as many as half of those strokes could have been prevented if everyone knew - and heeded - the warning signs, and obtained proper medical attention.” For more information on stroke prevention and treatment, contact any office of the Michigan Heart Association. The Michigan Heart Association is a United Way agency. 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Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 20, 1980—Page 10 Maple Valley school board committee reports At the regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, February 11; board mem­ bers heard reports regarding the development of a tran­ sition room, class size committee report at the high school, and a report from the board discipline committee regarding duties and responsibilities of bus drivers along with student conduct on busses. Judy Swan, first grade teacher at Maplewood, made a general presentation covering the desirability for the establishment of a transition room between kindergarten and first grade. This room would serve children who have had an unsatisfactory kin­ dergarten year and-or ap­ pear to be immature in one or all of the following areas: academic development, social and-or emotional behavior, and physical development. A general question and answer period involving board members, elementary staff members, and some participation from parents present indicated that there was general interest in seeing further development of such a program providing funds are available to support such a program. Considering the un­ certainty of state aid and local funds available for the coming such year along with the uncertainty at the time regarding the number of students who will enroll in kindergarten, no action was taken at this time regarding development of such a room. This matter will receive further consideration as soon as above financial in­ formation and enrollment are more definite. Lucy Martin, English teacher at the Jr-Sr High School, presented the class size committee report. Some areas of concern expressed are as follows: 1. Teachers having students in pre-advanced classes could provide the counsellors lists of capable students who should enroll in the advanced classes. Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS RAKES Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 2. Revision of the present curriculum guide and reorganized into a booklet form. 3. In advanced courses where the enrollment is small a- combination type class room could be set up to accomodate advanced students and provide remedial work for those students who need extra help. 4. Consider better methods of communicating with the parents regarding class offerings which could be done through feature articles in the Maple Valley . News and school mailer. 5. Development of a career guide to help inform students regarding course they should take in order to prepare for a particular career. 6. Audio-visual presen­ tation to students to help inform and advise students about course offerings. 7.Considering holding Parent Visitation Days to help familiarize parents with various classes. 8. Consider offering some courses alternate years with allowance for independent study where conflicts develop. 9. Teachers, counsellors, administrators, and parents need to give students more encouragement to continue in the academic courses. 10. Review the present method of scheduling with investigation of computer Scheduling. Further study will be done in these areas with the intent being to make the desired changes as advisable. Trustee Russell Geary made the general presen­ tation covering changes in duties and responsibilities of bus drivers along with student conduct on the busses. The revised policy states that if it is necessary for the bus driver to leave the bus because of student conduct outside the bus, the driver is to stop the bus and remove the key before leaving the bus. This relates mainly to the time when the students are loading or unloading at the various buildings. In the area of student conduct on busses the major changes involve the following: Community Events . . Roller skating party planned Girl Scout Cookie Sale "Come join the fun" by roller skating at Thornapple Roller Skating Rink with the Cloverleaf 4-H Club. Everyone is welcome. This roller skating is the 20th of this month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Our club meeting will be the 27th of this month. The meeting will be held at Jerry and Jan Tobias'.. (2-19) Nashville Girl Scout Troops 730 and. 221 will be selling Girl Scout cookies starting Feb. 22 thru March 8. Pick from 7 varieties at $1.25 per box. Buy from your Nashville Brownie or Junior Girl Scout or call 852-9654, 852-9240 and 852-9424. Support your Nashville Girl Scouts. Thank you. Maple Syrup Festival Association MEETING will be held TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19,1980 MAPLE MANOR — 8:00 P.M. — Public Is Invited — Nashville Little League meeting Nashville Little League girls softball and boys baseball meeting to be held Thurs., Feb. 21 at Fuller Street School, at 7:00 in teachers' lounge. Officers,, parents, and anyone interested please come. Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon —: to assure getting them in paper! < program this summer plus 1. Students must board buildings. Approval was given Jr-Sr being used by teaching, non­ busses at the school they attend. For example, Jr-Sr High School principal Burr teaching, and administrative High School bus passengers Hartenburg to attend a personnel to drive to must board at the Jr-Sr High general program at the meetings. The 1974 station School if their bus goes to the North Island Naval Air wagon presently has 101,376 Jr-Sr High School, not at Station, San piego, miles. The board members ap­ elementary school. Students California which will be held proved the building trades riding in cars from the Jr-Sr April 22-26. High School to the Board members discussed class to purchase the lumber elementary school will not be holding a benefit basketball and materials necessary to allowed to board the bus at game involving Maple build ten storage cabinets the elementary building. Valley alumni and former and fifteen book cases at a 2. Possession and-or usage school alumni of Nashville cost of $887.00. These of alcholic beverages, and Vermontville. Teams cabinets and book cases will smoking and-or drugs on the will be selected by an odd­ be used in the various school bus shall result in the even year basis with the elementary buildings. Darlene Schindler was student being suspended possibility of having two from riding the bus. General games with a division of approved as a member of the school rules shall also apply teams at some particular Eaton Intermediate Special to such instances. graduation date. Further Education Advisory Com­ Board members Wilbur information may be obtained mittee. General fund bills in the Marsh, Robert Dormer, and by contacting Larry Lenz, Russell Geary made general Jerry Reese, Larry Filter, or amount of $57,765.93 were approved for payment. The reports regarding the Merle Martin. various sessions they at­ Approval was given the January 25th payroll in the tended at the MASB mid­ purchase of a 1979 Chevrolet amount of $91,574.95 and the winter conference held at sedan from Frantz Buick & February 8th payroll in the Long’s Convention Center in Chevrolet at a cost of amount of $89,962.44 were Lansing, February 9. $5,140.00. This car will approved for payment and The board members ap­ replace the 1977 Impala transfer to the payroll ac­ proved a resolution calling a being used to transport count. special election for Tuesday, special education students to Parents present at the April 15, 1980; for the pur­ Lansing and Grand Ledge. meeting commented relative pose of voting on an area The school district will be to the amount of sickness at vocational - 4 technical reimbursed the cost of this school and school being in education proposition being vehicle by the Eaton In­ session. Mr. Wolff read the submitted by the Eaton - termediate School District. school code stating that days Bids will be taken on the not in session because of Intermediate School 1977 Impala, and bid forms conditions not within the District. The board members ap­ are available at the bus control of school authorities, proved a policy involving the garage. such as severe storms, fires, A 1979 Chevrolet station epidemics or health con­ administering of medication wagon was purchased from by school personnel. Copies ditions as defined by the city, of the revised policy are Cooper Chevrolet - Old­ county or state health available in all the school smobile Inc. at a cost of authorities, may be counted $5,267.83. This vehicle will be as days of student in­ used in the driver education struction. Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU 1 Monday, Feb. 25 Roast Beef Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Pears, Bread and Butter, Milk. Tuesday, Feb. 26 Hamburg on Bun, French Fries, Corn, Peaches, Milk. Wednesday, Feb. 27 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Applesauce, Bread and Butter, Milk. Thursday, Feb. 28 Lasagna, Green Beans, Pears, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Friday, Feb. 29 Fishwich, Cole Slaw, Pickles, Peaches, Milk. About letters “from our readers” A letter to the editor must be signed with the writer’s full name and address in order to be considered for publication in the Maple Valley News. Names and addresses will be published when letters are used. Letters also are subject to editing. Letters from our readers are most welcome and should be sent to the Maple Valley News, P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan 49073 or to the newspaper in care of JAd Graphics Inc., 1592 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. WATER HEATERS GAS OR ELECTRIC 30 GAL. & UP • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. NASHVILLLE HARDWARE 105 NORTH MAIN ST 852-0713 COME TO CHICK HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL YOUR STARTING NEEDS Our store is headquarters for everything you needto start chicks right. We can supply: • Chicks—one of the best high-producing strains • Purina Chick Startena—the feed with more fanner acceptance than any other ration • Purina disinfectants, water purifiers, medications. When you want good results with chicks think of the Purina Life Cycle'® Feeding Program. FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E.. Railroad,, Hastings g Ph.. 945-9926 ­ PLEASE TURN IN YOUR ORDERS FOR APRIL DELIVERY BY FEB. 29 XPu rina... planning tomorrow with research today �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 20, 1980 — Page 11 we we NN w* IS w & 'Jb !V >L Sff^ljvS ^l wjvS %j S w '•«&' •«& 5hh^ Si>h tiS^ <»Ssi** <»Ssi 2*’k?*«Siab •*h‘‘««Wi Maple Valley celebrates ‘National FFA Week’ February 16 thru 23 Members of the Maple Valley FFA Chapter join with nearly 495,000 other FFA members in the United States in celebrating National FFA WEEK which starts February 16. Throughout the WEEK the state’s 153 chapters are planning actvtes pannng activities to ssupport the theme FFA" Preparing for Progress. The traditions of FFA have held strong and produced a mighty wort force for food and fiber to meet the needs of our nation and the world. Successful agricultural leaders of today are the testimony. Vocational agricultural education is an American success story of Learning by Doing. National FFA WEEK always includes George 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. According to President Tim Gearhart, Ver­ montville, the Maple Valley Nashville Village Council - MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING - FFA members Diane Schantz (left) and Brenda Semrau helped to arrange this attractive display case at Maple Valley High School to commemorate FFA week. FFA Chapter will have a Grand Ledge FFA. display case in the high Organized in 1928, the FFA school, distribute pens, litter ’ promotes leadership, bags, and literature in Nash­ cooperation and citizenship high school ville and Vermontville, and among play basketball with the vocational agriculture students. Vocational agriculture education in high school prepares students for careers in agricultural production, marketing, processing and service. The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held January 23, 1980 at the Castleton Township Hall was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Curtis, Kohfeldt, Kienutske, Spoelstra, Bab­ cock and Hinckley. The minutes of the last regular meting were read and approved. A letter was read concerning an American Public Works Association inspectors Workshop. Motion by Hinckley supported by Kienutske to send Leon Frith and Larry Corkwell to-the inspectors workshop to be held in Grand Rapids on February 21 and 22 at the cost of $60 each: All ayes. Motion carried. Leon Frith, Supt. of D.P.W. gave the Department of public Works report. Supt. Leon Frith was asked to have a man check roads early in the morning when weather is bad and see that the corners and bad intersections and th6 SCurve at the end of Reed Street get salted if needed. Bruce Kuffer from Williams and Works was present to discuss the new sewer project. There was much discussion concerning sewer con­ nection charges and sewer payments and collections. Motion by Kienutske, supported by Kohfeldt to initiate new monthly sewer rates after 10% of sewer construction is completed. No, Spoelstra and Hinckley. Yes Curtis, Kohfeldt, Babcock and Kienutske. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Spoelstra to ad­ journ. Harold Christiansen, President Date: Feb. 14, 1980 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk 11 k» ’’W nfc, *l^iii#ja r*»*6'*» iIsj • SiUsil i^, “Efi®ittQ Cystic Fibrosis launches 'Kiss Your Baby' campaign The Greater Michigan cent of a pediatrician’s time Chapter of the Cystic and is the leading cause of Fibrosis Foundation has chronic absenteeism from a launched statewide school,” said Ms. Jeanne educational project, ‘‘Kiss Mayan, President of the Your Baby”, for the week of Greater Michigan CF February 10-16. The purpose Chapter. ‘‘Furthermore, of this week-long venture is Cystic Fibrosis is second to alert parents to the only to cancer in the number symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis of young lives it takes and and other children’s lung three out of four victims of diseases, in the hope that this disease are not yet early diagnosis and prompt diagnosed. Because early treatment (an essential diagnosis of CF is essential element in lengthening the to longer life for these life span of children with CF) children, we have embarked will result. on this statewide campaign --One of the symptoms of to bring this vital health Cystic Fibrosis is an ex­ message to the people of tremely salty taste to the CF Michigan.” child’s perspiration, which Cystic Fibrosis is an can be detected by kissing or inherited disease for which tasting them on the there is neither cure nor forehead. Other symptoms control. In CF, a thick, sticky include: 1. Recurrent mucus clogs the lungs and wheezing; 2. Persistent airways creating breathing coughing and excessive difficulties, high suscep­ mucus; 3. Pneumonia more tibility to infection and lung than once during childhood; damage. The mucus may 4. Excessive appetite, but also interfere with digestion poor weight gain; 5. Club­ by preventing the flow of bing (enlargement) of enzymes into the small in­ fingertips. Suspecting testine, causing malab­ parents are directed to sorption offood. Though both consult their local physician. parents must be carriers of ‘‘It is estimated that the CF gene, one in twenty respiratory problems in persons in the U.S. is a children take up to 70 per- carrier. In Michigan alone, there are nearly one-million such carriers. At present there is no definitive test to determine a carrier of the CF gene. In many Michigan com­ munities, local CF volun­ will sponsor ON_#««fe* ROOF- teers educational display and PROVIDE (SCAPE CHANNELS information centers, joining FOE MELTING ICE * SNOW their efforts with a massive radio, television and newspaper campaign to alert parents to the signs of possible lung-damaging diseases within their families. tSTOP ICE DAMAGE gutter cables NASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 N. MAIN ST. PH: 852-0713 YOU WON’T GET RICH: But a couple should be able to earn $25,000 $35,000 annually in this business. No investment. 852-1512, Nash­ ville. (3-4) Up to $600 bonus buying power for early orders of John Deere Disks, Chisel Plows, or Hoy and Forage Equipment Preseason orders help John Deere plan production of most-needed models and sizes. So from February 1 through May 31,1980, John Deere is offering impressive bonuses for preseason orders. This bonus is above and / beyond our best deal to you on this equipment. Your early order qualifies you for $50 to $600 in John Deere money for certain models of disks, chisel plows, balers, mower/conditioners, and pull-type forage harvesters. Promptly after delivery, you’ll be mailed your bonus John Deere money to spend for products or services at our store. There’s more. You’ll get price protection from BUYER BONUS IN JOHN DEERE MONEY FOR NEW EQUIPMENT ORDERS SIGNED DURING:*_________ EQUIPMENT: DISKS: 111 and 115 FEB., MAR. ’80 APR., MAY ’80 $ 75$5 0 21 Or 215. 310, 315, 340, 1630 $150 220, 230, 235, 350, 440,' 455,1640 $225$1 331 and 360 370 ’ $100 the time you order any machine in the bonus program. Use a John Deere Finance Plan and no finance charges will accrue on any machine in the program until the first day of the month which begins the 1980 use season in our area. This early-order program includes a list of dozens of disks, chisel plows, and hay and forage tools. But your preseason order must be signed before March 31 to earn the most John Deere money. Come in soon, check the list, and ask us for our best deal on this new equipment. You’ll be expected to take delivery of the equipment as soon as it’s available. 1610 Drawn Rigid (19- thru 23-foot), 1610 Drawn Flexible (23- thru 27-foot) -$2 0 $300 $200 ’1650 Folding_______________ $600 $400 $225 $150 300 $200 BALERS:_________________ 0 All Square and Round Balers 375 $500 MOWER/CONDITIONERS:_ $250 $350 23 1610 Drawn Flexible (29- thru 41-foot) ________ 1207, 1209 and 1380_______ FORAGE HARVESTERS:____ CHISEL PLOWS: 1610 Integral Rigid, 1610 Drawn Rigid (11-thru 17-foot) $ 75 $ 50 Pull-Type 3940 $300 Pull-Type 3960$400 ‘These offers are subject to equipment availability. G»W Sales in Lake Odessa • Ph. 374-8835 $200 5 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 20,1980 — Page 12 Nashville gets additional grant for sewer project Valentine’s Day brought people in your community is sweet - news to Nashville $9,500,” said Keech. village officials. At their However, he warned village Thursday evening meeting, officials against being overly the council learned that optomistic that the grant Nashville has been- would make any sizeable determined eligible for an reduction in the proposed additional $345,000 federal sewer user rates. Keech explained that the grant to help pay for the village’s proposed $4.8 expense of operating and million sewer expansion maintaining the new system will represent about half the program, Nashville has also annual cost to the village, received earlier approval of with the balance applied to approximately $3.5 million in debt retirement. federal and state grants for “And we can predict with the project, which will ex­ certain accuracy that tend collection lines and operating and maintenance build a new lagoon - and - costs are going to go up,” irrigation treatment facility said Keech. A new rate or­ west of the village. dinance for the system is Thursday, the council was expected to be adopted by advised that more than a the council within a few quarter of an approximately weeks after final $1.3 million loan Nashville calculations are made. sought from Farmers Home A new sewer user orAdministration to pay for the dinance was adopted local share of the project, Thursday. will come to them in the form Construction of the new of a $345,000 grant. system is expected to get The loan and grant are underway in early summer, both expected to receive with completion targeted for final FmHA approval by the June 1981. end of March. In other business Thur­ “This is terrific news,” sday, village officials said trustee Lonny declared war on junk cars. Kienutske, in expressing the By a vote of 5-1, the council council’s appreciation to instructed Nashville’s Russell Keech, FmHA Zoning Administrator, Rick District Director, who Ross, to take whatever brought word of the grant to action necessary to cause village officials. Robert Bloom to cease and Keech told the council that desist operation of an Nashville had been deter­ automobile repair business mined to be eligible for the at 134 W. Sherman Street, FmHA grant because of the until such time as a special median income of its use permit is granted him by residents. the Zoning Board of Appeals. “The income level of Officials claim Bloom is in violation of Nashville’s 1975 Zoning Ordinance because he did not obtain such a permit. Non-compliance can result in a $100 per day fine. Several officials said they had received complaints about the Bloom property which abutts a community recreational park project, currently being developed with approximately $50,000 in state and federal grants. Complainants have said the property was an eyesore, officials reported. Trustee Lonny Kienutske declared he was “going to pursue getting rid of all inoperative, derelict junk cars parked in the village of Nashville.” Kienutske admitted that he himself might come under criticism, since he is in­ volved in preparing used autos for resale by a Hastings car dealer. Kienutske does the work at his used appliance warehouse located in the village. However, he claimed that all autos on his property are driveable, and he said he would support the council in court action against junk autos even if it involved himself, as he said he is not in violation of the zoning ordinance. In other business the council: -- Voted unanimously to request Leon Frith, head of the village Dept, of Public Works, to submit a monthly written report to the council, as outlined in the village charter. Council members cited dissatisfaction with AAacKenzie-Palmer united The First Church of God in Charlotte was the scene of the afternoon wedding on Dec. 29 which united Valerie MacKenzie and Thomas Palmer in marriage. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. MacKenzie of Vermontville and Rev. and Mrs. Philip Palmer of Charlotte. The double ring ceremony was performed by the groom’s father with the bride’s father assisting in the presence of approximately 180 guests. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory gown of organza over silk. The bodice was lace with seed pearls. She wore her Grandmother’s pearls. She carried a bouquet of pink carnations and red roses with pink and burgundy accents. Sharon Dickinson served as Matron - of Honor and Rebecca Palmer, sister of the groom, served as bridesmaid. Mike Dickinson served as best man and Steven MacKenzie, brother of the bride, served as groomsman. Ushers were Brian MacKenzie, brother of the bride, and Jay Huber, cousin of the groom. Keith MacKenzie, uncle of the bride, was the soloist and he was accompanied at the organ by Virle Rodgers, cousin of the groom. The reception was held at the Masonic Temple where Mr. and Mrs. Keith MacKenzie were Master and Mistress of ceremonies. Serving at the wedding and reception were Mrs. Bonnie MacKenzie, aunt of the bride, and friends of the bride, Miss Andy Briggs, Miss Becky Cowell, Miss Kim Hosey, and Miss Kelli Owen. The wedding cake was made by Serena Goodenough and-the grooms cakes were made by Margaret Cook, both of Vermontville. The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner Friday evening at the Chateau Rouillards, Charlotte. Frith’s sporadic attendance at council meetings to give a verbal report and also ob­ jected to paying overtime pay for his appearance at the neetings. Frith is an hourly employee. - Authorized unanimously the purchase of a $1,185 radar unit for the village police cruiser. — Heard Trustee Ted Spoelstra question Village President Harold Christiansen about why the council had not had an op­ portunity to act on renovation work currently being done by village em­ ployees at the old pump house in the village-owned Putnam Park. Spoelstra said that according to a com­ prehensive Park and Recreation Plan adopted by the village in 1970, the council must approve every alteration or improvement to the park property; Funds for the park project came from Nashville’s 1969 Centennial festival and a federal grant issued under Ladybird Johnson’s beautification program. Christiansen; Thursday, appointed Trustee Sandra Kohfelt to head a committee to review and update the park plan. sports J.V.’s win two The Maple Valley junior varsity won two exciting games last week. On Tuesday the J.V.’s went to Central Montcalm and defeated the Hornets 66 to 60. The J.V.s were leading by 1 point going into the final quarter and pushed the lead to ten points but they had to struggle at the end to preserve the victory. Scoring for Maple Valley were Jeff Beebe 18 points, Tom Brooke 15 points, Eric Wolff 10 points, Walt Maurer 9 points, Mike Kelly 6 points, Tim Tobias 4 points, Rich Elliston 3 points, and Alan Hamilton 1 point. On Friday the J.V.s defeated Carson City Crystal 71 to 60, at home. On Jan. 4, the J.V.s lost to Carson City 60 to 38, so it was a very satisfying victory and shows the J.V.s have been playing much better basketball. The J.V.s led by 34 to 30 at the half. They came out strong to extend their lead by a 51 to 37 margin after 3 quarters. Scoring for Maple Valley were Tom Brooke 25 points, Eric Wolff 15 points, Walt Maurer 11 points, Mike Kelly 6 points, Alan Hamilton 2 points, Tim Tobias 2 points and Rodney Godbey 1 point. All 13 J.V. players took part in the victory and at Central 12 Lions took part in the victory. The strong rebounding of Tom Brocke, Jeff Beebe, Walt Maurer and Alan Hamilton again helped in the Lions win. The J.V. league record is 8 wins and 4 losses. Overall they are 9 wins and 8 losses. Freshman basketball splitsThe Maple Valley fresh­ man basketball team found it hard' to get rolling at Montabella Monday night. The Lions could not buy a basket resulting in a 28-8 half-time score. The Lions put on a tough drive in the second half but fell short With the final score 56-40. Leading the Lions were Tony Dunkleburger with 15 points and 8 rebounds, Randy Joostberns with 12 points and J.V. volleyball drop decision at Carson City The J.V. Volleyball team lost to Carson City Monday night by scores of 7-15,15-11, 6-15. Carson City showed strong defense and strong service, while Maple Valley suffered from a defensive lapse. Kelli Cowell and Cindy Brumm had a good night serving for the Lions. The J.V. girls are now tied for first with Carson City. With 5 games left in the season. Coach Tait hopes to pull the girls together and go for the gusto. 4 rebounds and Mickey Mahon with 5 points. The Lions record is 8-3 in the T.C.A.A. and 8-4 overall. The Maple Valley fresh­ man basketball team got back on the winning track in a very physical game against Carson City 69-62. Leading the Lions were Tony Dunkleburger with 26 points and 24 rebounds, Randy Joostaberns with 14 points and 11 rebounds and Pete Koetje with 10 points and 10 rebounds. The Lions record is now9-3 in the T.U.A.A. and 9-4 overall, The Lions finish out there season at Olivet Monday and Lakewood Tuesday. Vermontville “Historical Society to 'sugar-off the season Members and friends of the Vermontville Historical Society will enjoy another' “sugaring-off” party when they gather Thursday evening, Feb. 28. The event will begin with a 7 o’clock potluck supper in; the Griswold Room of the Congregational Church Don Shepard, program chairman, has arranged for Fern Gearhart and Reinhart Zemke to share their knowledge of past, present and future methods of syrup making. Mrs. Gearhart will have charge of preparing the syrup for the sugar-off. Special guests will be Janice Siple, 1979 Maple Syrup Queen and Becky Cowell, who has been chosen to reign NOTICE All cancellations and changes must be in by 5 p.m. Fridays for following publication. (tfn) over Vermontville’s 1980 festivities. Several community leaders have been invited to attend. Guests are always welcomfed. 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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 20, 1980 — Page 13 Elaine Leonard "retires A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen Allen plans yes vote for metropolitan mass transit system — Fifty fifty on Detroit’s major goals in this year’s Legislature. That’s my position. And I think it’s not bad for a country boy. I have tried over the years to be responsive to the major problems of Michigan’s On hand to honor Elaine Leonard (center), upon her retirement were (from left) Dema Wright, Shirley Curtis, Edna Edwards and Don Leonard. Dema and Edna are employees of Nashville Flowers & Jewelry. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) 11* 1 M ■ Msi :-®k a nrnia; i wj jijsial b KCn^M I MarerilM IS SOS is i^OKtatiik !{■* tail**5 Friday marked the end of a 20-year association with the retail jewelry business for Elaine (Thompson) Higdon Leonard, who retired last week from Nashville Flowers & Jewelry. Elaine has worked part­ time for owners Vernon and Shirley Curtis since she sold the business to them in 1978. She and her first husband, the late Vic Higdon, first started a jewelry and watch repairing business in 1959 in the old Maker’s IGA on Main Street. Later, they moved the business in the store now occupied by Sandy’s Bar­ bershop on South Main. When Vic died in 1969, Elaine continued the business with the help of her sons, Bruce and Vance. In 1972, Elaine and her second husband, Donald Leonard, whom she married in 1970, acquired the former Jack De Groote flower shop on North Main and combined the floral and jewelry business. In 1975, the Leonard’s relocated their enterprise by remodeling the former Stop and Shop grocery store, and continued operation until the 1978 sale of it to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis. Donald also will retire the end of this month from Skyland Air Freight in Battle Creek. The Leonards look forward to gardening in their spare time, and hope to be able to travel some. Family planning clinic scheduled FAMILY PLANNING: Birth control counseling and supplies, no charge, teens welcome. Clinic dates Feb. 12and26J980.7p.m. -9 p.m. by appointment. For more information call Barry District Health Dept. 945­ 9516. Hastings, each Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (2-20) Tamora Wolfe named to Ferris Dean’s List Tamora D. Wolfe of Nash­ ville has been named to the Dean’s List of academic honors for the fall quarter at Ferris State College in Big Rapids. To be eligible for the honor, a Ferris student must have compiled a 3.25 grade point average in at least 14 quarter hours of work. This lovely cake will be a timeless treasure in the memory of Elaine Leonard. Dema Wright was the creator of the cake which depicted a clock motiff to represent Elaine's longtime association with watch­ making. Other decor on the cake indicated the things that Elaine will now have more time for: crocheting, traveling, reading, music, church, and her husband and children! -_fij IlrtWU1 hat wieiM* &*“* &*■ ■ 4-H family roller skating party The February 4-H Family Skate will be held on Thursday, February 28, from 7-10:00 p.m., at Adams’ Skating Center in Charlotte. The Skating Center will again be hosting this county­ wide 4-H activity and all 4-H families are invited to come and enjoy the 4-H fellowship. major city. For two reasons. Detroit subway. They need First, is the statesmanlike it and it will be an economic one. Detroit is -still very boost to the Detroit area that important to the total will aid the whole State of economy and well being of Michigan. A hopeful side this state. Detroit’s serious benefit should be long range problems, especially those of energy savings. a few years ago, affect us all. Detroit’s other major Their progress in recent legislative goal is a shift in years, though in my mind revenue sharing that ignores falling far short of a population shifts since the “renaissance”, has helped 1970 census. People have our whole state. moved from cities to suburbs The second reason is and even rural areas in the practical politics. The last ten years. Our revenue district 1 represent while sharing is based on very different from Detroit population figures and has some characteristics in Detroit stands to lose concommon with that area. We siderably this year as the are not a wealthy area. Some 1980 census takes effect. of our public services would The first proposal was to be in very difficult shape if it make some readjustments in were not for the State the formula that would Treasury. In both our road diminish the increase going system and our school to growing cities and the systems we get much more decrease going to major back in state funds that we cities with population losses. contribute through taxes. I wasn’t wild about this idea, Our important but not outraged either. agricultural activity in­ However, as the plan evolves volves some unique it appears that not just a problems. The cooperative shift in city revenue sharing extension system and the is contemplated. The plan appears to be to agricultural experiment attempt to keep everyone stations have made and continue to make an im­ happy by substantially in­ creasing total revenue portant contribution. We pay, both in our small towns sharing so no one loses and and on our farms, a level of the big cities gain. But it’s not quite true that property taxes that is more burdensome in relation to no one loses. Under Headlee the portion of the state’s our income than other areas. Both the property tax credit budget going to local provisions of recent years governments is pretty well and the Farmland and Open set at 41 percent of our total Spaces Act have been most budget. There are two major aspects of the local portions beneficial to our area. Perhaps immodestly I of our budget. Revenue consider myself a legislative sharing and school aid. Ah, but there’s the rub! leader for our kind of rural, small town districts. I call on What goes to cities and comes from legislative leaders from counties other areas to recognize education! What comes out these unique problems of ofstate aid to education ends ours. I could not do so suc­ up back on the local property cessfully if I chose to ignore tax! We already pay too much property tax in our all urban problems. So I’m voting for the area! No, I won’t support a metropolitan area mass revenue sharing increase for transit system including the cities! Here's three ways nottoget mugged. I hate to repeat myself— but you’re not listening! So I’ll say it again: I. Walk on well-lit streets. 2. Doni; walk alone late at night. 3. Have your keys ready, so you don’t fumble around at your door. Find out what else you can do to protect yourself. Write to: Crime Prevention Coali­ tion, Box 6600, Rockville, Maryland 20850. And help me... Seniors enjoy festive Valentine party Plentiful sweets irt shades of red were among the many goodies enjoyed at a potluck dinner at the Nashville Senior Citizen Nutrition Site last Thursday evening. A Valentine's Day party was staged by the group, and the hall, decorated by Feme Green, Thelma Stewart, Ray Boise, Clara Pennock and Forrest Babcock, was filled with Valentine hearts and streamers. In a drawing at the event, George Dean and Edna Edwards were lucky winners of $5 gift certificates from the Mirror’s Image in Nashville. Other doorprizes of Valentine novelty candy were awarded to Caroline Jones and Jesse Downs. The candy prizes were furnished by Site supervisor Clara Pennock. Entertainment for the evening was furnished by the Hope Trio, a Hastings gospel group. 3 (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) TAKE A BITE OUT OF W <c) 1979 The Advertising Council. Inc. A message from the Crime Prevention Coalition, this publication and The Ad Council. �The Mople Volley Newi, Nothville. Wednesday, February 20, 1900 — Poge 14 Vermontville Syrup Corporation membership drive ‘80 begins Richard Todd, co-chairman of the syrup corporation membership dr,ive, displays the new Vermontville Festival brochures. Long before the trees are tapped for a new syrup season, planning for the annual Vermontville Syrup Festival begins. In fact, shortly after the April event ends, organizers and sponsors start wheels spinning for the next celebration. It’s interesting to note that several of the five can­ didates who vied for the syrup queen title this year, commented informally and to the judges that they love the festival the way it is and want to keep it as traditional as possible. What could be a more flattering comment from the youth of the village, tomorrow’s leaders? This April 25-27 will be Vermontville’s 40th syrup celebration, an event that was created as a result of barbershop banter and the leadership of Milton Lamb who made the ‘banter’ turn into reality which opened a vast market for syrup producers. The April 26 parade will start at 2 p.m. this year which is a little later than the past. Plans also call for the garden tractor pull event to expand this year because of its crowd pleasing appeal. In the discussion stage is the possibility of conducting a marathon run. This request was made by the school track coach. Over the years, the reputation of the tiny town has become “big” to maple syrup lovers and the festival attracts anywhere from 14­ 20,000 people depending on the weather. For the past several years, senior citizens from all parts of the state have been in­ creasingly flocking to the festival in tour groups. Last year there were more than 30 charter bus services at the festival. Hospitality is the main theme Of the -celebration, with pancakes and fresh maple syrup abundant. Producers sell their maple products at stands during the festivities. .Vernon Trowbridge, president of the Vermontville Syrup Cor- Support the Syrup Assoc. JOIN NOW! poration, comments that one of most common misunderstandings about the event is how the proceeds benefit the town. The money earned during the April weekend does not go into one pot for a big Community project. “The real benefit comes to our community with the proceeds going to individuall organizations — churches, the fire department, scouts, and others. In one weekend’s work, they are able to finance nearly a full year’s activities on what they earn during the festival. That is what is helping us all,” said Trowbridge. He points out that nearly everyone in the community has some sort of contact with at least one of the organizations during a year or with the school band which earns money at the festival. for “The churches, example, clear thousands off dollars...this all goes back to the community. Another town which hosts a syrup festival in Shepard designates its proceeds to a central project like building a new swimming pool for the community.. “Here, the association takes enough of the proceeds to make a small donation to the community and uses the remaining funds to finance the next year’s festival. Last year, Vermontville’s association used $620 of its profits to purchase chairs for the opera house. Many of the expenses involved in putting on a festival are for necessary items that run up the total cost. For instance, last year, the cost for port-a-jon units was over $1,000. Janitor services amounted to $303 at the school where the arts and crafts show, was held. Costs to make syrup were $1,031.76. Other expenses included advertising at $798; supplies, 961.43; utilities 619.31; insurance 773; parade, prizes, and clean-up — 851.89; entertainment, 432.92; queen's expenses and scholarship, 251.08; festival program, 456.90; shuttlebus, 351; and loud speaker, 400. Talking about the up­ coming maple syrup season, Trowbridge says producers have been washing buckets, getting their evaporators jn shape, and performing all the other preparatory jobs; “I think, now, the first nice day we see, will get things into swing (for tapping), he said Saturday. Predictions of the up­ coming season are games Trowbridge doesn’t play. “You never know about a syrup season, until it’s over,” he comments. Last year, the first big syrup run was about mid­ March. This is the time of the year when the Vermontville Syrup Corporation is seeking memberships. Flossie Corey and Richard Todd are co­ chairmen of the membership drive and will be calling on area merchants and residents. Todd, during- a recent conversation, related his enthusiasm for the festival and talked of its origin and benefit. “If the farmer can’t sell his syrup, he has less money to spend,” he said. So, not only is the festival a boon to the producers, but also to local and neighboring businesses who gain extra business as a direct result. Todd was president of the syrup corporation from 196467, during the time when Maple Manor was built. He has been a long-time active member and knows the abc’s of syrup making and the festival. He recalls the war days when a ceiling price of$3.39 was imposed on a gallon of syrup in 1944. This year, he says, “The T word is out that it’s going to be a short year...according to the syrup maker’s almanac. Because of attractive lumber prices, Todd says he is worried the the number of trees forr tapping will dwindle in the future. He notes that last fall, Todd 35 young trees were added (transplanted) to the hub of the village to be tapped in the years ahead. “The syrup festival has really put us on the map,” Todd says. “They know of us up in New York State.” For years, membership in the syrup corporation was llimited to Vermontville producers, but now it is open to the surrounding area. Those who purchase a membership, for a small fee, part of the become association and have full voting rights and can par­ ticipate in setting prices for the syrup, by-laws, and policy. The 1979 corporation members were: Don and Shook, Joyce Philip Byington, Wayne Pennock, lph and Marion Corey, Ralph Eva Moore, Jerry Aldrich, John Viele, Amos Haigh family; Harold, Edidth, and Brian Benedict; Reinhart Zemke, Bell and Gardner, Gerald Lundstrum, John Pifer, Fern Gearhart, Larry Gearhart, Benedict Brothers, Leon Malcuitt, Robert Betts, Jr., Martin’s Maple Products, Carl Thrun, Bakers Maple Products, Earl and Lorna Wilson, Walter and Mabie Furlong, Bud and Bea Gillaspie, Vermontville Hardware, Michigan National Bank, Sugar Hut Cafe, Jack’s Standard Service, Johnnies Food Mart, Trowbridge Sales & Service, Cousins Tavern, Norma Shance, Edgar Fleetham, Trumble Insurance Agency, Staritoh Real Estate, Naricy’s Beauty Shop, Al’s Carry Out, Chamber of Commerce, L.A. Frith (USPO), American Legion, Maple Valley Band Boosters, Eugene and Mary Fisher, Citizens Elevator, Vermontville Lions Club, Order of Eastern Star, Rod’s Maple Leaf Inn, LCA, Congregational Church, Buds Duds Square Dance Club, Carroll Wells family, Vermontville Historical Society, United Methodist Church, Martin’s Baseball team, Maple Valley Riders, Dora’s Place, Eaton Co. Chapter of the March of Dimes, Eaton County Hobby Club, Scout Troop 648, Jim Peterson (T-Shirts), Kenyon Peabody, Vermontville Woman’s Club, Sunfield Farmers Elevator, Welch’s Hardware, Simon Phar­ macy, Nashville Auto Parts, Carl’s Super Market, Kelly’s Variety Store, Nashville Hardware, Fargo Station, Wolevers Real Estate, Powers Shell Station, Johnson’s Furniture, Steak House Restaurant, Home Town Lumber Yard, C Store, South End Grocery, Curtis Enterprises, and Maple Valley Implement. Officers of the corporation, in addition to Trowbridge, are Stanley Trumble, vice president; Norma Viele, secretary; and Flossie Corey, treasurer. Syrup Corporation president Vern Trowbridge checks over a young tree that was transplanted to the village park last fall. Cover story y continued from Unity can be achieved by special features such as similar landscaping,' outdoor lighting, etc., to give the downtown area a unified look, the planners noted. “You can’t make a building into something it is not,” said Tom Kostosky, a planner who assisted Howell in the Gove presentation. With the use of slides, the Gove representatives pointed out flaws in Nash­ ville’s present business district. These included lack of customer attraction at the rear of stores adjacent to the new village parking lot and lack of landscaping and lighting near the parking facility; the lack of a strong focal point for Central Park, and the absence of seating and lighting; the need for sidewalk furnishings, street trees or landscaping; and the large-vacant lot in the center of the business district. In pictures of Nash­ ville’s downtown stores, Howell pointed out historic page 1 building facades that are already in good condition and could be restored to their original beauty. Both firms stressed the need for forming a Down­ tow n Development Authority, which would permit merchants to gain revenue and pursue federal grants. Both stressed the importance of data collec­ tion for the project, including hearing community input and conducting a market analysis; and both pointed to the need for merchants to be implementation - oriented. Howell said most funds to complete the development project would have to come “out of the merchant’s back pocket,” but both companies offered to help steer local businessmen to available financing through low cost loans. The HUD grant ap­ portionment covers only the $7,500 planning phase of the project; implementation must be paid by the mer­ chants or sought through other sources. To earn the planning fee, Williams & Works estimated they would dedicate between 185 and 200 hours on the approximately 6 to 8 months job. Gove Associates estimated they would devote 317 hours to the project. Following the presen­ tations, Steven Reid chaired an informal discussion by NBOA members after the planners Had departed the meeting. He said he ap­ preciated Gove’s offer of a toll free telephone line and newsletter for Nashville merchants during the project, if they are awarded the contract. Williams & Works also received praise for their longtime association with Nashville in handling other village improvements. The group made no clearcut choice between the two firms, pending further review by Reid of the references furnished by each company. Showing slides of Nashville with suggested remedies (seated at table with projection lamp) is Jack Howell of Gove Associates. Seated at end of table is Tom Kostosky. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. February 20. 1980 — Page 15 Nashville’s incumbent president edges opponent in primary race Incumbent Village President Harold Christiansen edged his op­ ponent Theodore W. Spoelstra, village trustee, 75­ 67 in Nashville's primary election Monday. Both ran as Republican candidates. There were no Democrats entered in the race. In the only other contest in the primary, incumbent Trustee Lonny L.-Kienutske lost out in a race in which four Republican candidates were, vying for three open seats on Nashville’s village council. Carl L. Tobias and Calvin D. Rizor were the top vote getters with 100 each; John Hughes received 91 votes and Kienutske, 60. Votes cast for unopposed incumbent Republican candidates for village offices were: Clerk Susan M. Cork­ well, 126; Treasurer Lois J. Elliston, 128; and Assessor Justin W. Cooley, 107. Illness closes M.V. School for two days this weekA high , percentage of illness among students at Maple Valley Schools has prompted the closing down of the educational process for at least two days this week. Schools in the district were closed Monday and Tuesday after officials consulted with Dr. Edwin Larkin, medical director of the Barry-Eaton • Drift Skippers cancel safari announce unclaimed winners l!5£t ■ ’win i ini Ini) ■■Qfi ■rmeni ■Hi he leaiiii 1»K MtaH < nni ■ ■I w nazite' ■ lissEtpjMtyisi ' jjmizi liilki JEB33S fflip’11, ft Health Department. The absenteeism rate had climbed over 20 percent last week, primarily from cases of flu and sore throats. The school district averages a 5.9 percent rate of absenteeism on a normal basis. Classes were expected to resume Wednesday. ‘ The Maple Valley Drift Skippers annual safari has been canceled due to the lack of snow but the club has gone ahead with its planned drawing. The drawing was held at the club house on Feb. 10. Persons who purchased the club buttons with a ticket attached, still have time to claim their gift-winning numbers that have not been claimed: 194902 — 194968 — 194837 — 194897 — 194720 — 194855 — 194989 — 194950 — 194785 — 194839. If you have a winning ticket, you can take it to Nancy’s Beauty Shop in Vermontville on Thursday or Friday and get your gift. Gifts must be claimed by the club’s March 3 meeting. So stop into Nancy’s or attend the meeting. Think snow and maybe there will be enough to have some pleasant riding! Girl Scouts start ‘Cookie Sale’ February 22Girl Scouts in Nashville will be taking orders for Girl Scout cookies, Feb. 22 through Mar. 8. Profits of the sale go to cookouts, troop camping, and day and resident camping at Camp Merrie Woode, located in the southwestern corner of Barry County. To purchase cookies, baked in Battle Creek, call a. Brownie or Junior Girl Scout at 852-9654, 852-9240 or 852­ 9424. Gabby’s INCOME TAX SERVICE Federal, State and City & 852-1512 LOW RATES & Same Day Service ///////z////^/^^ "//////& $300 OFF Permanents .for 1st time customers ...with Casey, Margie & Kathy only. Call for details. COLOR XVA50 Changes & Retouches.. Color Corrective Work & Highlighting........... 25 /o (long hair slightly higher) Razors Utt HAIRDESIGNERS Write-in votes were cast for four individuals: Dick Martin received one vote for village assessor; Kathryn Vincent, one vote for treasurer; and Sharon Green and Harlow White one vote each for village trustee. There were 144 votes cast with two spoiled ballots. Monday ­ Monday’s’s primary primary win winners will constitute the victors in Nashville’s March 10 general election unless there are successful write-in candidates. Alma College student from Nashville is student teaching— Margaret Myert of Nash­ ville is one of thirty Alma College seniors who are student teaching during the college’s Winter Term from mid-January to mid-April. Margaret is teaching math at St. Louis High School. A 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School, -she is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Myers, 224 Washington, Nashville. Phone 945*9554 for Action-Ads Deadline Notice! All advertising and display and want-ads deadline will be Sat. at 1 o'clock — Maple Valley News �The Mople Volley New* Noshville. Wedne*doy. Februory 20. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-02-27.pdf b59869579b5f887dacb783d790eb3197 PDF Text Text IULK RATI PAID 0. s. PQSTAGf Hartlngi, MlsNjo joi 49656 PMMIT NCi F » I Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. k. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 I P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News. Vol. 107, No. 40 — Wednesday. February 27, 1980 Nashville’s civic “sugar bush” dates to 1942 Story by Susan Hinckley Scout Troop 177 has been doing the leg work of gathering sap this syrup season in Nashville, with the assistance of boys from Cub Scout Pack 3176. Tapping a tree in Central Park, Saturday, were (from left) Kenny Meade, Paul Kessler, Jr., Bobby Kessler, Assistant Scoutmaster David Kellogg, and Scott Reid. They have tapped approximately 600 trees and collected 960 gallons of sap Thursday. (Maple Valley News photo) Bank-to-bank suds smother Thornapple When Nashville’s village maples were tapped last week by local Boy Scouts and Cubs, another chapter was written in a saga that began as a patriotic effort during World War II. A threatened wartime sugar shortage prompted the first tapping of Nashville’s maples in 1942. In a com­ munity endeavor, local citizens volunteered to reap the natural sweetner from nearly a thousand village trees. The whole idea of a civic sugar bush was originally conceived by a local newsman. Len W. Feighner, longtime editor-publisher of the Nashville News (a 107year-old continuously published forerunner of the Maple Valley News) first pushed for the tapping in a 1918 editorial, when sugar was scarce and expensive due to World War I. Nothing was done that year, and by the time the next syrup-making season roBed around,'the war had ended. Years passed. Feighner sold the paper in 1928 but continued to make Nashville his home. “Came the year 1942 and America was again at war,” Donald F. Hinderliter, later edit or-publisher of the Nash­ ville News, wrote in his. paper in 1944. “Sugar rationing was again in force From a distance, it looked like mammoth banks of snow — though Nashville's ground was bare of the white stuff Saturday morning. Close-up, it appeared to be enough laundry suds for a month of Mondays. What it really was is a natural phenomenon that occurred at the Thornapple River dam early Saturday. Water seeping from under a thin layer of ice on the millpond flowed over the dam and swirled into mountains of suds at the base. Floes of foam huddled together as the river narrowed and carried the fluff downstream to create a bank-to-bank wall of suds some 8 to 10 feet tall. The natural churning of the river and the lack of wind are contributing factors in Mother Nature's mysterious and impressive display. (Maple Valley News photo) Leonard-Eaton hoists a bucket of sap to one of the trailer-mounted collection tanks used by Boy Scouts when they gather sap. (Maple Valley News photo) and Len Feighner, past 80, but still Nashville’s Number One booster, again wrote a ‘piece for the paper’.” This time, Feighner’s idea caught fire. Using borrowed buckets and other equip­ ment, and boiling in borrowed space in the old Standard Stamping plant, community volunteers set to work. Spearheading the task was a committee appointed by the Nashville Develop merit Association, a non­ profit organization then headed by Earl D. Olmstead. Leading the committee was J. Mearle Scott, township supervisor, with John Hamp, high school agricultural teacher, acting as secretary-treasurer and playing a key role. Hamp was responsible for guiding the more than 50 students who got involved in the early project. Members of the Future Farmers of America, aided by Nashville Boy Scouts, placed spiles in approximately 1,000 trees, hung buckets, collected sap in a couple of 80-gallon farm style water tanks mounted on trailers, and used available autos to haul the liquid to the evaporator. Girls in the. Home Economics class at school helped can and label the finished product, after it had been boiled down under adult supervision. An estimated 8,000 gallons of sap netted about 200 gallons of syrup that first year “In all. some 60 people had a finger in the syrup, so to speak.” wrote.Hinderliter of that initial season. "And dozens of mothers and wives waited meals for their sons and husbands who were gathering sap, and washed sap drenched clothing night after night.” Syrup sold for $2.50 a gallon in 1942. The project netted $250, most of which bought a new jungle gym for the school playground. Each succeeding year saw gradual improvement in Nashville’s syrup making project, as new equipment was acquired and skills perfected. In time, the committee set up operation at the old pump house in Putnam Park. In 1957, a new cement block sugar shanty was built, nearby. Because no wood to fire the evaporator could be readily found in 1966, the project was temporarily suspended. By the following season, gas jets had been installed on the evaporator and syrup making resumed. Now under the guidance of the Nashville Maple Syrup Association, the community project works essentially the same as it did in earlier years. Each season’s proceeds are divided among participating volunteer organizations, based on man-hours each donates to tasks of washing buckets, tapping trees, collecting sap, boiling and canning syrup, etc. Individual .volunteers not directly connected with any participating organization may designate their “wages” be credited to their favorite community group. The .cost of syrup is up Continued on page 7— �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, February 27, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News The Builders Class of the How many sharp-eyed local historians noted our Nashville United Methodist obvious error in last week’s Church will meet at 8 p.m. “Memories” on the Han- Wednesday, February 27, at nemann Dry Goods Store? In the home at Earl and Clara labeling the photo of Pennock of Bivens Road. George Vogt of Nashville proprietor Edgar Hannemann standing near was admitted to Pennock hitching rails in front of his Hospital last Wednesday, store, we said it was suffering from what ap­ probably taken in the early peared to be exhaustion. At 1920’s. Incorrect! Since the this writing, he was street obviously lacks currently in the heart curbing and clearly shows, monitoring section and it instead, the cobblestone was unknown how long he paving strip which lined both would be confined. Mrs. Ted (Clara) sides of Main Street when it was still a dirt road, the Spoelstra of Nashville was to Pennock photo had to be taken prior to admitted the 1917 brick paving of Hospital last Tuesday, Nashville’s main thorough­ suffering complications of fare. Therefore, it is safe to flu. The sweet sounds of assume that the picture was snapped sometime between bluegrass melodies filled the 1914, when Hannemann air at a Valentine’s party bought the store, and 1917, held Saturday in Sunfield when Main Street was and attended by several bricked and lined with Nashville folks. The jam session, an annual event, curbing. Mrs. Justin (Grace) was staged at the home of and Janice Cooley of Nashville remains Charles confined at Blodgett Hospital Bumgardner, parents of Rick (Cathy) in Grand Rapids following Mrs. recent brain surgery for Vessecchia of Nashville. removal of a tumor. She is Performing were both now in Room 1-D38 after professional and amateur several days stay in the musicians. Those players Intensive Care Unit. It is not present who are well-known known at this time how much to bluegrass fans were: Jim longer she must be Bradford, fiddler on the hospitalized. The address at Green Valley Jamboree, a Blodgett is: 1840 Wealthy S. weekly presentation of Channel 3-TV in Kalamazoo; E., Grand Rapids, 49056. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP • BOARD of REVIEW • The Castleton Township Board of Review will meet at the Castleton Township Hall on South Main St. in Nashville on MONDAY, MARCH 10 & TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1980 and as many other days as needed to review the assessment roll of Castleton Township. Hours 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A three year sales and appraisal study shows the ratio of assessments to true cash value to be: AGRICULTURAL......................................... 38.66 COMMERCIAL............................................. 46.74. INDUSTRIAL................................. ..46.42 RESIDENTIAL................................................ 47.17 Tentative multipliers to attain 50% are: AGRICULTURAL 1.29 COMMERCIAL... 1.07 INDUSTRIAL.... 1.08 1.06 RESIDENTIAL.... NOTE: The assessment roll will be turned over to the Board of Review on March 4, 1980. For those wishing to discuss their assessment with me prior to this date I will be at the township hall on March 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. JUSTIN W. COOLEY, Supervisor Charles Patrick, mandolin player from Albion, and Red Martin, flat-top guitarist from Charlotte, both members of the Sounds of the South; Pat Mertaugh, banjo player from Kalamazoo, a member of the Sweet Corn group that performs on campus at both Western Michigan and Michigan State; and Darrell Hensley, bass player from Corunna, who performs with the Steve Ellis group. Amateur musicians also joined in the jam session, which was interspersed with enjoyment of a delicious buffet dinner of southern style foods. Present from Nashville, among the 48 attending the event, were: Suzy and Larry Corkwell; Janice and John Mason; Joan and Ron Tutt; Debbie and “Mo” Morawski; Fred Harkness; Norma and Pastor Roger Claypool; Cathy and Rick Vessecchia; and Joan and Lowell Mc­ Million and daughter, Kim. Special out-of-state guests were Lillian Hanger and Millie Emery, both of Bristol, Virginia. A breaking and entering at the Nashville Baptist Church occurred Wednesday night and was reported to Nash­ ville police when it was discovered by church office personnel Thursday. The same night there was an unauthorized entry made to a laundry facility at the Maple Valley Arms apartments on Lentz Street. In­ vestigation continues in both incidents. Mr. and Mrs. Earl (Clara) Pennock of Nashville were dinner guests Sunday of their daughter and her family, Leigh and Woodly Haroff and Aaron, son, of Kalamazoo. Miss Carol Smith, 19-yearold daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar (Phyllis) Smith of Charlotte, and granddaughter of Mrs; Verna Frederick of Nashville, was admitted to Hayes-GreenBeach Hospital in Charlotte last Tuesday after she developed complication of flu. Clarence Reid of Nash­ ville, who underwent recent hip surgery at Leila Hospital, was released last Sunday but had to return Tuesday when he began suffering from what was diagnosed as a blood clot in his leg. He is now receiving medication to correct the problem. It is not known at By Susan Hinckley this writing how much longer Clarence will have to be confined to the Battle Creek hospital. Weekend visitors at the Clarence Reid home were Kay and Jerry Reid of Kalkaska; Norma and Darwin Reid of Cadillac; Karen and Darrel Reid and boys, at near Kalamo; Mona and Vaughn Reid and daughter, of Nashville; and Sue and Arden Reid and children, also of Nashville. In oservance of their 58th wedding anniveuary, February 15, Mr. and Mrs. Vern (Fern) Hawblitz of Nashville were Sunday dinner guests of honor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bishop of Battle Creek. Present in addition to the Bishops and their family, were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hawblitz and three children of Battle Creek and Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz and granddaughter, Stacey, of rural Nashville. Anne Boughton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. John Boughton of Nashville, is one of 19 Honors College students from throughout the USA who were recently selected to travel to Boone, North Carolina, to study Ap­ palachian culture at the Appalachian State University there. An Art Major at Western Michigan University, Anne received a special scholarship for a 4months study course. Accompanied by her father, she made the trip south by auto and is currently living on campus at ASU, which has an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. While there, Anne will study the arts and crafts, music, religion and other cultural aspects of people living in Appalachia. The music lessons will also provide Anne with an opportunity to perfect her talents on a dulcimer. Boone is located in a very mountainous area which is sparsely populated but widely frequented by tourists, drawn by the beautiful scenery and homespun culture. A public plea of many months standing in this column was answered last week when we received several photos of the late Frank Russell in the mail. His niece, Mrs. Helen Dille of Kentwood, supplied us with various pictures we had sought to illustrate an up­ coming “Memories” feature on Frank, longtime Nash­ ville village engineer who was'sort of a legend around town. Marie Ayers of Nash­ ville is responsible for making the connection with Mrs. Dille, who is her cousin. The efforts of both these ladies is very much ap­ preciated. Helen’s parents were Will and Gladys (Russell) Woodard. Gladys was a sister to Frank, who died in 1952 at age 82. The “Memories” story on his life should appear within a week or two, thanks to the interest of Marie and Helen in our project. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Tucker of Hastings were Sunday afternoon callers on Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tarbet of Hastings were evening visitors at the Shull home. Mrs. Melissa Showalter of Nashville was a recent weekend guest of her granddaughter and husband, Pam and John Pearson of Okemos. On Sunday, Mrs. Showalter accompanied the Pearsons to Washington, Michigan, to visit Melissa’s daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Del Reickord. Weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Dewey Castelein, Jr., of Nashville were their son and his family, Richard and Joan McCallum, and daughter, Jill, of Califon, New Jersey. Also present for the occasion was the McCallum’s daughter, Tami Frisbie, who lives at Kalamazoo. The Castelein’s daughter, Mrs. Janet Hoekstra of Grand Rapids, also drove down for Sunday dinner and a visit with her brother and family. The Mayo-Evans Birthday Club met on Valentine’s Day at the home of Mrs. Vanessa VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. A.M. Worship ..9:15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School...10:15 Morning Worship . 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Mass ..- 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. Sunday School .,11 a.m.. Youth Fellowship ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: AM Service ..........11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. PM Service ............ 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m . Wed. Service.......... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. Assistant...Don Roscoe REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Youth.. .Roger Claypool 30 GAL & UP NASHVILLLE HARDWARE 105 NORTH MAIN ST. 852-0713 HAIR CARE FOR MEN Professional hairstyling with your kind of life­ style in mind! Olivet — 616-749-9962 Nashville-517-852-9192 The Mirrors image" .xue MiiuoLe iiuaae.. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/• mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday............... 6 p.m.Sunday School .. 10 a.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School!... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m.Morning Service . 11 a.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening PASTOR MARVIN POTTER Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & REV. PAUL L. BOGER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH GAS OR ELECTRIC PERSONALIZED AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Carpenter of Butler Road. Ten members were present for a delicious noon potluck dinner. At a business meeting conducted later by club president Theda Gard­ ner, it was suggested that upcoming birthdays and anniversarys be announced at each monthly meeting as. a “Secret Pal” reminder. In other business, it was decided that a list .of operating rules will be compiled by a committee headed by Vanessa Car­ penter, and distributed at a later time. The March meeting of the club will be at the home of Mary Linsley on Five Point Highway, with Alta Linsley assisting the hostess. At Thursday’s meeting, Laura Lee Kelly drew the door prize and Una Callahan won the flower fund gift. The remainder of the afternoon was spent playing bingo and visiting. Ben Mason of Nashville is head of the Bariy County Chapter of the Gideon Society which will be sponsoring a 6:30 p.m. banquet Saturday, March 1, at the Fuller Street School. Jhe following day, Sunday services at several area churches will include a presentation by represen­ tatives of the Gideon Society. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. 110 South Main, Vermontville Church School ... 10 a.m. 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School . .. 10 a.m.Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m.Morning Worship. 11 a.m. -SouthMain, Vermontville P.M. worship.......... 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m.. Adult Sunday Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening School ....... 10:30 a.m. Worship. .............. 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. (Nursery Core Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING Sunday: Rev. Richard Wadsworth Sunday: PASTOR RANDY REED REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REV. MOLLY TURNER �SSb 2Sjt 2!§SNjt § ifJtai ifJtai SN s: Jj*8 •*§& §& sW sa &fck/k» JJ*k L * w> **« ®?W '■tad ^ *.lh5^*l1l sJij *.lh ®Ketaj ’'“liWtPSifteaJi *Hw, *H, ■tat tai^ *hi“iftta ti ( *U taawiin n ‘■■ad tatata 1 tata tatay. taltaai no un ■i kCdta's iFitata gasohikj mu tatlh ■tale rwtai ■feta | 105NOSIHIW| BWiDn fc'KS rbtadif- id \J OM-lW* ulrrorsK njiiNil*11 JAM The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 27, 1980 — Page 3 The organization is comprised of Christian businessmen from throughout various communities worldwide. The Youth Fellowship of the Nashville United Methodist Church will hold a roller skating party Sunday evening, March 9, at the Thornapple Rink. Time of the event is 6 to 8 p.m. Churches throughout the world will join in prayer on Friday, March 7, during the annual World Day of Prayer observance. Locally, community churches will gather at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene’for 7:30 p.m. services to mark the event. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wilson, missionaries to the Phillipines, will be at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene for special Friday evening services at 7 p.m. March 14. Their presentation will be preceded by a 5 p.m. potluck dinner for all in­ terested persons. Also in attendance will be the District Missionary President of the Church of the Nazarene, Mrs. Paul Moore of Mt. Pleasant. Adults of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene have planned a belated Valen­ tine’s Sweetheart Banquet for Saturday,-March 1, at the Sveden House in Lansing. Rev. Richard Wadsworth will deliver a message on marriage at the event, which starts at 5 p.m. Just for the record: In last week’s item on the death of Mrs. Hugh (Maude) Furniss, 90, a former Nashville resident who left here in 1965 for California, we failed to mention that Maude originally opened her Mi­ Lady Shop in what is now Irene’s Beauty Salon. Maude began selling apparel there in May 1941 but soon outgrew those quarters and relocated across the street in a building formerly occupied by John S. Greene, the tailor. That store was located on what is now the site occupied by the Hecker Agency. The Mi-Lady Shop carried everything in women’s wearing apparel, children’s and babies’ wear and many items of men’s clothing. Incidentally, in earlier years Maude had worked as a typesetter at the Nashville News pffice. After her marriage to Furniss, they lived in Hastings and for about five years before returning to Nashville had owned and operated a restaurant in Woodland. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Sherry) Gould of Bivens Road on the birth of a daughter, February 16th. The new arrival weighed in at 8 lbs., 1 oz. and has been named Emilie Jane. The baby was welcomed home by her 3year-old sister, Leslie. Proud grandparents, all of Nash­ ville, are Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Gould and Mrs. Mildred Latta. A Men’s Breakfast is planned for Sunday, March 2, at the Nashville United Methodist Church. At the time of this report, in­ formation on the program for the 7:30 a.m. event was not available. The United Methodist Women will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, at the church. Several members of the local Church of the Nazarene are expected to attend a Spring Sunday School Banquet set for 7 p.m. Thursday, February 28, at the Plaza Hotel in Lansing. Churches of the Nazarene from throughout this area will participate. The speaker will be Dr. Don Gibson, district supervisor of the Eastern Michigan District for the Church of the Nazarene and former Director of Evangelism for the general church. Married couples of the Nashville Baptist Church are planning a winter sports excursion to Echo Valley near Kalamazoo on Satur­ day, March 1. This event is a rescheduling of one that had to be postponed earlier this year due to lack of snow. The group will depart from the church at noon and expect to be back in Nashville about 6 p.m. Plans include eating out before returning home. The Nashville Lions and their wives enjoyed a dinner meeting Monday evening at the United Meth6dist Church community house. Speaker for the event was Lions District Governor Jan Kasper of Clarksville. He told the Nashville Lions about the upcoming District and State Conventions of the organization. Spring Lake will be the scene of the District convention in April, and the State convention is set for Traverse City in May. Larry Corkwell and Leon Frith, employees of Nash­ ville’s Dept, ofPublic Works, were in Grand Rapids last Thursday and Friday to attend an inspectors training workshop in connection with the new sewer system. The seminar was sponsored by the Southern Michigan Public Works Forum. A family dinner to celebrate the wedding an­ niversary of Janice and Dennis Lamie of Nashville was enjoyed Sunday at the Red Lobster in Battle Creek. Present in addition to ■ the Dennis Lamies and their two daughters were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Lamie, and his grandmother, Mrs. Caroline Jones, all of Nash­ ville. mbw Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville enjoyed a family gathering and dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hardenburg and children at Eagle. Mrs. Hardenburg is a grand­ daughter to Mrs. Becker. The unexpected joy of seeing an American Bald Eagle perched near the road as they entered Port Clinton, Ohio, recently was a thrill for Mrs. Viola Beystrum of Nashville and her sister, Mrs. Ednah McConnelll of Battle Creek. The ladies were enroute for a 5-day visit with Viola’s son, Robert Beystrum. Although he has lived for three years at Port Clinton, where there are numerous wildlife preser­ ves, Robert has never spotted an eagle, so the AWAY NASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 N. MAIN ST. PH: 852*0713 ladies thought their sighting was exceptionally fortunate. In addition, they saw several flocks of approximately 500 geese each during their stay in Ohio. The only puzzling part, Mrs. Beystrum reports, is that the geese were winging south. Port Clinton is on the shore of Lake Erie, where there was a good deal of ice fishing underway at the time of their visit. Since returning to Michigan, Mrs. Ednah McConnell has been taken ill and, at this writing, was confined to her home in Battle Creek. We wish her a speedy recovery. For purposes of research for our “Memories” series, Mrs. Marguerite Wilson of Nashville recently loaned us a box filled with bits of local memorabilia. Among the various interesting “treasures” was an item we thought would be of interest to many readers. It was a statement issued August 12, 1918 by Dr. W. A. Vance, longtime Nashville dentist who had offices in the upper floor of the Gribben block. The billing covered a period from June 24 to July 29, and apparently reflected four visits by the patient. The prices were exceedingly reasonable, by today’s standards. Four extractions, with gas, totaled only $3.50; eight silver fillings were only $4.25; and one enamel filling cost $1.25. The patient had one lower molar treated and filled for $2.75' The total. 2­ month bill included $8 for a plate, but did not specify if it was partial or full. At any rate, the entire bill, covering all four visits, totaled only $19.75. Of course, a fair comparison with today.’s prices would have to include a then-and-now hourly pay scale. What was the average hourly wage in 1912? John Hartwell of rural Nashville was injured recently in a snowmobile mishap in northern Michigan, and ended up in a Traverse .City hospital. He was able to return home last week but, at the time of this had developed report, complications which could warrant further hospitalization. We wish him a speedy recovery. The Nashville Fire Dept, was summoned south of town last Thursday afternoon to the Glenn Wagner residence, on M-66 near Dowling Road. A fire had been ignited by a stovepipe to a wood burning unit, but was extinguished when firefighters arrived. No water was pumped to put out the blaze. The Nashville Friends of the Library met last Tuesday to plan several upcoming fund-raising projects to benefit Putnam Public Library. A bake sale is set for April 5th at Security National Bank from 9 a.m. till noon. Also, starting the same day, raffle tickets will be offered for dual prizes. Two top winners will be able., to select their choice of $10 worth of gasoline or a handsome ripple afghan made by FOL member Judy Hook. Tickets may 'be ob­ tained from any FOL member. In addition, FOL members are now selling ballpoint pens, and the pens are also available at the Joseph Tegel of Nashville admires the giant-sized library for 20 cents each. In Stars and Stripes that waved from his home on Reed their recent Valentine cookie Street last Monday, in honor of George Washington's sale, the FOL raised over $34 birthday. The mammoth flag has been in the toward purchase of a movie possession of his wife, Mary, since October 9, 1963. projector, for in-library use. That day, it was draped over the casket of her first The March meeting of the husband, William Struttman, a U.S. Army veteran who FOL is set for Monday, saw service in World War I. Struttman was a native of March 24, at 7 p.m. in the Rhineland, Missouri. library. Special guest Last week marked the final time that the huge speaker will be Julie Ellen Sheldon of Nashville, who- banner will fly from the Tegel home. Fearing damage to the keepsake, Mary decided to put it in storage. On will discuss rare books. Free refreshments and child care future patriotic occasions, the Tegels will display an average-sized American flag which they recently will be available at the purchased. (Maple Valley News phofo) library for those attending. In an attempt to promote new memberships in the FOL, the organization decided last week to suspend dues for 1980 and accept “equivalent service” in­ stead. Old books, magazines 174 S. Main, Vermontville Ph. 726-1040 and periodicals are still being sought by the FOL. Sap buckets are up all over town, and boiling by the Nashville Maple Syrup Association was expected to get underway this past weekend at the Sugar Shanty 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. in Putnam Park. Again this year, the project is a fund­ • BREAKFAST SPECIALS • raising affair, with the local REGULAR HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 6 to 6 scouts involved. At a time Giant flag waves for last time Sugar Hut Cafe will OPEN on SUNDAYS starting March 2nd Friday 6 to 8; Saturday 7 to 5 ConVpage 5— Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Association’s Money Market Certificates Rate for the week of Thurs., Feb. 21 thru Wed., Feb. 27 Annual Rate Interest Earned Effective Yield 6 Months, *10,000 Minimum Thurs., Feb. 21 thru Wed., Feb. 27 Effective annual yield...if interest & principle are reinvested at the same rate at maturity. Subject to change at renewal. *657.88 13.6302% 13.013% AMOUNT EARNED ON *10,000 AFTER 6 MONTHS Federal regulations prohibit compounding of interest during the term of this agreement Rate varies each week for new certificates or renewals but once you have invested in your Money Market (A wbstartal Certificate your quoted rate is fixed for the full six months. OFFICERS Floyd M. Jewell Merest yeealty it reward fw urt> withdrawal at certificates.) DIRECTORS ■Where You Save !><»«•» Dr. B. P. Brown Eaton Federal Donald Hummel Linda 0. Groleau William H. Doitader Floyd M. Jewell Herbert R. Black Clyde A. Fulton John B. Smith Lynwood Webb Donald L. Hummel Reva Lerch Nashvtllp. Mich. Phone 852 1830 Olivet, Mich. Eaton Rapids, Mich Phone 749-2811 Phone 663 i551 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, February 27, 1980 — Page 4 Nashville was dubbed “Forest City” by the first white settlers to arrive in the area in the mid-1850’s. “At that time there was no clear land south of the river where the main portion of the town is now located,” wrote E. J. Feighner in a remembrance of the early days published in the Nash­ ville News on December 18, 1903. As a lad, Feighner had absorbed the sights and sounds of the untamed area. His family, the Henry Feighners, had come to Nashville in 1854, when there was only one log house here and the village not yet named. The Feighners built the first frame dwelling in town as well as erecting and opening the first blacksmith shop in the settlement. “It seems but yesterday that where the village now stands was a vast wilderness and wild animals of many kinds cherished favorite haunts where now stands the buildings of the village,” .wrote Feighner. “I remember that before the village of Nashville was settled and before the road was surveyed through here, we used to call the place Forest City.” He recalled that there was a nice pinery of about three acres on the south bank of the river. The white families settled on the north bank of the river, and lived in peaceful co-existence with the In­ dians. When the Feigner family built their frame house in 1854 they had few white neighbors. “At the time, there was a log house near' where the pump house is now and a saw mill on the north side of the river, the mill being built before we came and the log house occupied by Charles Hanchett,” remember Feighner. “These were all the buildings in the place at that time.” Charles Hanchett and his family were the Feighner’s only neighbors, except for the natives. “I well remember that year of seeing - quite a number of Indians passing our house, some riding ponies and some on foot,” reminisced Feighner. “It was a strange sight to our folks who had never seen an Indian before.” About that time there was an Indian shanty on the bank of the river, occupied by an Indian named John Bull and his squaw. Feighner recalled that his mother and Mrs. Hanchett had been there together and had dinner with the Indians in their shanty. Nature provided a bountiful fare in 1854. “When we first came here, fish were very plentiful,” wrote Feighner. “I have speared 75 pickerel in a day near the dam, and have seen the Indians in their canoes below the dam spearing fish.” Feighner said the Indians never speared from the river banks, but always from their canoes, and generally went for the largest fish. And wildlife was plentiful. Feighner recalled seeing a flock of 200 wild turkeys at one time. And deer were everywhere. “About that time, we frequently saw Charles Hanchett get into his boat at night and, with a light made of well-dried pine, sail down the river below the dam to shoot deer, as they always went into the water in the summer to keep of mosquitoes, wrote VILLAGE ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Election will be held in the Village of Vermontville (Precinct No. 1) State of Michigan — AT — VERMONTVILLE OPERA HOUSE within said Village on Monday, March 10th, 1980 FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, VIZ, One Village President One Village Clerk One Village Treasurer One Village Assessor Three Trustees — Full Term Notice Relative to Opening and Closing of the Polls ELECTION LAW, ACT 116,T. A. 1954 SECTION 720. On the day of any election, the polls shall be opened at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qual­ ified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour pres­ cribed for the closing 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 NATALIE GAEDERT, Village Clerk Young Emanuel Feighner speared pickerel above the dam and watched Indians in canoes go for the larger fish downstream. When Feighner s family built the first frame dwelling in Nashville in 1854, their nearest neighbor lived in a log cabin where the pump house (in photo) now sits. That 1891 waterworks building, the standpipe in Putnam Park, and the 1899 iron river bridge would have amazed early pioneers who settled nearby in mid-1850's. Feighner. “And' he generally got a deer when he went.” The pesky insects that drove the animals to water also plagued humans. “I well remember what a time we had those days trying to smudge out the mosquitoes and how we finally got relief as soon as we could make hay and put it in our log barn and there sleep on the hay, as the mosquitoes did not like the hay and would not trouble us,” explained Feighner. “We knew nothing about netting those days.” In the fall, the settlers would gather beechnuts for use as fodder. “We removed the leaves and got them almost a handful at a time,” wrote Feighner, “and hogs would live all winter on the beechnuts and acorns — sometimes called shack.” Occasionally, the settlers would kill wild hogs and eat them, as the animals were very plentiful in those days, but Feighner said he never liked the meat as it was rather oily from the hog eating beechnuts. “Sometimes the neighbors would catch a wild hog and try to fatten it on corn, but never made a success of it, as they were too wild to fatten well,” observed Feighner. Nashville’s early settlers endured hardships in bat­ tling the elements, especially in bitter winters. “We don’t have any snow now like we had in an early day when the country was about all woods,” observed Feighner in 1903. “I have seen snow fall on the 1st day of November and stay till the 4th day of April and was most of the time between two and three feet deep on the level.” Nearly a dozen years after the Feighners arrived, Nashville was officially titled* - named after Garaudus Nash, chief engineer for the Grand River Valley Railroad, who promised in 1865 to survey the village, in return for the honor. However, when Nash returned to the area in the Spring of ’66, he found scarcely a dozen families living in the village and reportedly: left in disgust. But GRVRR lines were built through this section and real estate values began to jump. When the first train off cars arrived in Nashville on December 29, 1869, the village boasted several hundred inhabitants. A crude wooden bridge crossed the Thornapple in Nashville's early days. Located considerably downstream from the present span, it ran in a northwesterly direction, roughly parallel with a primitive sand-and-brush dam, and led to the village's first white settlement on the north bank of the river.* On the far west side of the stream can be seen Elder Holler's first grist mill, where stones ground wheat into flour. He later relocated on east side of Thornapple. The first birth recorded in Nashville had been that of Hattie Gregg in 1865. In early 1866, Dr. J. H. Palmer, Nashville’s first physician arrived in town. That year also brought several other “firsts” to the village. Nashville’s first public school was erected in 1866 in a wooded area just west of Main Street - a crude log structure in which to educate 13 students that first year. In 1866, the first religious services in Nashville were held in a half-built grist mill, conducted by J. H. Richards, a Methodist preacher from Kalamo. The first political meeting in Nashville was held that same year in John Webster’s blacksmith shop. And in 1866, Jacob Lentz, a French-born cabinetmaker and Civil War veteran, arrived in town. He would soon found the Lentz Table Company, and from humble Continued next page— VOTE March 10th for BILL L. MASON For Position of VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE PRESIDENT YOUR VOTE WILL BE APPRECIATED! (Write-In Campaign) Paid for by . . BILL MASON �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, February 27, 1980 — Page 5 Memories of the past - continued New extension director named for Eaton County beginnings would establish his factory as Nashville’s leading business concern for more than half a century. Feighner’s writings would also recall a village “first”: the first Nashville village election, held April 7, 1869. Lemuel Smith became the first village president; L. E. Stauffer, who had established himself as Nash­ ville’s first merchant by building a general store on the northeast corner of what is now the Reed and Main Street intersection, was elected village recorder; Hiram Coe, a New York state native who settled in Nashville in 1865, was chosen as village treasurer. Trustees named in the first village election were: 0. A. Phillips, H. T. Davidson, Henry P. Ralston, Myron Pennock and Elder Philip Holler, an Advent minister from Buchanan and Indiana native, who had arrived in Nashville in 1868 and pur­ chased a grist mill on the west side of the Thornapple. (Holler moved his operation to the east side of the river in 1881, to a location that is commonly remembered as the old grist mill). For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES '®*l’^cros ^ Lso«aUfeide |au* “J Loafed a a ** ■«fal rftjty pggty, ’^aAewlilmkdk cwbess Feighner recalls that first village election. “It was quite an exciting time on account of some men voting that worked on the railroad,” he noted. Emanual J. Feighner, the pioneer lad of 1854, grew up to become proprietor of a Nashville photographic studio and, later, a suc­ cessful real estate broker. For many years, he also served as justice of the peace. E. J. married Drusilla Beigh, daughter of another local pioneer family. Although he did not write about it, E. J. must have witnessed Nashville’s greatest building boom that took place in the summer of 1870, when 75 structures were erected in the village between April and October. It must have made an impact on the young man as he looked back. Only 16 years earlier, the Feighner family had arrived and built the first frame dwelling in “Forest City.” How swiftly Nashville grew! NASHVILLE NEWS Continued from page 3 when prices are soaring, the cost of a gallon of Nashvillemade syrup is up only $2 over last year’s price. The NMSA met last week and set prices for 1980, with a gallon at $17. The Hiding Place, an exciting true-life story of Corrie ten Boom, a former Nazi prisoner, will be shown at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 1st and 2nd at the Nashville Assembly of God Church. Details elsewhere in this issue of the Maple Valley News. 'raysd.itee sta jrat Action Ads ■• * w wee «i eoti tiiiatfi stnktsiiW ■ sUmi® liXharir eadrtdkJU IE hhs, e Eeiffin I it itaa tefri w :ss:fc cm Ke Wiiai fedgt ij fts pdife notilSi nj^fsti 1-19^4 taiii liliW fiadtai ai&JLi TRUMBLE AGENCY vfuto-Owners $$$ YOU WANT TO SAVE DOLLARS $$$ Then call NASHVILLE HEATING and ask about a time clock for your electric water heater. NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE, 852­ 9231. (tfn) Insurance BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Vermontville Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. 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He will also position held until his latest coordinate and plan needed assignment. clientele programs in con­ Krizek is a member of the junction with the Eaton National and the Michigan County Board of Com­ Associations of County missioners and related Agricultural Agents. organizations working with Krizek’s duties will include the MSU Extension Service. Dress T-Shirt MATERIAL Many colors to choose from. Also... T-Shirt Dress Patterns Homemakers plan spring event by Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist The planning committee for the annual Spring Event for Eaton Extension Homemakers have set April 1st as their date, according to Hulda Sterzick, Potterville, who chairs the 4-H Modeling clinic planned By Nancy Diuble, Extension 4-H Youth Agent A modeling clinic for all 4­ H personal appearance members will be held on Saturday, March 1, at the 4­ H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Members from clubs on the west side of .the county should come from 9-12:00 noon, east side club mem­ bers from 1-4 p.m. This will be a fun opportunity to learn more about modeling and what happens at the 4-H style revues. Denise Murphy, former Eaton County 4-H member and a graduate of the Jewett Career School, will be conducting the clinic. committee. Groups will study Ger­ many and bring exhibits about the history, govern­ ment, education and customs of this European country. German foods will be served at a potluck lun­ cheon. There will be a Silent Auction of donated craft items to raise money for College Week scholarships. Also included on the program will be a first hand report on Belize, Michigan’s Sister country in Central America. Many Extension Homemakers are ex­ changing letters with pen pals in Belize. Letters and handicrafts from Belize will be on display. The Spring Event is open to all and will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. 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Federal, State and City REGISTRATION NOTICE COMPARE & SAVE Local college student on Bethel College Dean's list FOR SALE: Wood, oil, natural or propayne gas, furnace or heaters and add ons, you need help, call us. NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE, (517)-852-9231. (tfn) FARMER S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings Allen P. Krizek has been appointed director of the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, effective Feb. 1, pending Michigan State University Board of Trustees’ approval. He replaces Warren J. Cook, who retired Jan. 1, after 26 years’ service with MSU Extension. Krizek received a bachelor of science degree in agricultural engineering from Cornell University in 1972 and master’s degree in horticulture from MSU in 1974. He was a farm products inspector for the New York Department of Agriculture from 1972 to 1973 at which time he became a With any new prescription order, and this coupon. Limit one per family. The 96-page magazine of new health information. ®) Simon Pharmacy ® VC/ PHONE 852-0845 NASHVILLE HOURS Monday HOURS: Md thru th Saturday Std 9 - 5:3 530 �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville. Wednesday, February 27, 1980 — Page 6 at your service Kelley’s Variety Store 25 years young By Susan Hinckley Kelley’s Variety Store is the oldest "same owner” retail business in Nashville, but owner Max Kelley describes his store as "25 years young.” “We still have young ideas,” said Kelley, who with his wife, Ethelyn, purchased the variety store on Nash­ ville’s Main Street in Oc­ tober 1955 from John and Catherine Beedle. The store was originally opened here in 1930 as one of a small chain of six Beedle Bros. 5 cents to $1 stores owned by Robert and John Beedle. The Kelleys have greatly ex­ panded the Beedle operation that was situated in what is now the north portion of the store. They bought the building in 1961. History abounds in the structure that houses Kelley’s Variety Store. Oldtimers will recall that in Nashville’s early days, the building housed a dry goods, ready-to-wear and grocery business owned first by Henry C. Glasner and later by Herman A. Maurer, who bought the store in 1909. That building dates back to 1873. When the Kelleys ex­ panded in 1974, they nearly doubled floor space in their store by taking over an adjacent building to the south, which was once the home of O.G. Munroe’s clothing store and in 1919 became a longtime con­ fectionary first owned by Charles Diamante. Several remodeling projects by the Kelleys have updated the store facade and interior furnishings - the latest effort being the 1979 installation of a new north wall. Kelley’s carries a wide line of variety items that makes life easier and more fun. In addition to miscellaneous merchandise, they have a complete family shoe department, a nice assort­ ment of family clothing, an outstanding baby gift department, and a wide selection of home sewing needs. “We will continue to offer everyday needs to the community at popular prices, in a thoroughly modern store,” commented owner Max Kelley in forecasting 1980’s plans. “With the high cost of gasoline, it is even more important than ever to fill more of our basic needs close to home.” Kelley started in the variety business in 1949 as a partner with his father in a store at Vandercook Lake, a Jackson suburb. Later, he Bushre Plumbing RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Col/...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 owned Kelley’s Variety Store in Kalamazoo for two years before coming to Nashville. In December 1978, Kelley and his wife purchased the former D. & C. Variety Store in downtown Ionia, and continue to operate that business in addition to their local store. . In Nashville, the Kelleys are assisted by store em­ ployees, Alberta Gardner, Doris Marshall, Marjorie Shilton and Patricia Dies. Since Kelley has been in the community, he has served two separate terms as president of the local Chamber of Commerce and was a trustee on the Nash­ ville Village Council from 1960-64. The Kelleys now reside at Middle Lake, near Hastings. They have one daughter, Kathy, a graduate of MVHS and MSU who is now em­ ployed in Chicago in the field of advertising. Shoppers always find srpiling faces and personal service at Kelley s Variety Store in Nashville. The friendly, helpful staff includes, from left, Doris Marshall, Marjorie Shilton, owners Ethelyn and Max Kelley, and (not in photo) Alberta Gardner and Patricia Dies. Offering everyday needs at popular prices! Philip H. Byington honored at March 1 open housePhil retires from General Motors in Lansing after 30 years of loyal service. Starting with General Motors in 1949 in the crankshaft division, he later transfered to electrical division skilled trades in 1953. A native of Salem Missouri, Phil moved to Michigan in 1944 residing in the Lansing area until he enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1946, stationed in Anchorage Alaska where he later married Peggy Buck from Holt, Michigan. Phil and his family lived in the Mason area until 1956 when they moved to Ver­ montville. All friends and relatives are invited to the open house hosted by wife Peggy and children Sandra, Gwen Jo, Jeff, Jennifer, Cliff and Penny, at the Vermontville Bible Church, March 1, 1980, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The growth of Kelley's Variety Store is beautifully captured in sketches done in 1974 by daughter Kathy. Taken from a 1956 photo, the early scene shows Kelley's bounded on the south by a confectionary into which they expanded in 1974 to nearly double floor space. The later sketch also shows the new store front installed in 1965 and extended in the expansion project. CARD OF THANKS The family’ of Larry Harshman wish to thank all our relatives, neighbors and friends for the food, money, clothing, furnishings, and acts of kindness at the time of our house fire. Also a special thanks to Nashville and Woodland Fire Departments, Paul Gould’s Sr. Family, the Harold Stephens Family for taking us into their homes, and Mrs. Sandra Franco for notifying the Fire Departments. Your kindness is deeply appreciated and will be remembered. The Harshman Family Beautiful hair adds / to a charming picture Be prefecdy set for Spring Call for an appointment. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads! NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP i7 S , .OUTHtMAIN STREET. VERMONTVILLE Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 to 4:30; Sat. 9 to 1 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 27. 1960 — Page 7 East Side... west Side all around the town World Day of Prayer will be held March 7th at 1:30 p.m. at o’clock p.m. at the the Congregational Church. This is a Join service, so lets do. We will all need strength to give and to hold in the days ahead. Harold and Pat O’Dell of the Sugar Hut Cafe were in Traverse City over the weekend, where Shirley O’Dell took part in the “Ms. Grand Traverse Pageant” at the Holiday Inn. Didn’t place, but did us proud with a terriffic job. Mary Hecker of Nashville was there also for daughter Kim. This pageant is a scholarship one, and was won by Ms. Lindy Lee Etoll of Beluah, Mich. Our congratulations girls on being a part of this. Don’t forget the “Sugaring Off Party” Thursday at 7 o’clock given by the Historical Society. This is potluck at the Congregational Church. Mrs. Doris Beadle and Mike of Okemos called on Ella Ella Saylor Saylor Sunday Sunday afafternoon. Dennis Nisse and Linda, Lee of Lansing called on Dora Nisse and Grandma Saylor Sunday afternoon. An Alert — Our “Neighborhood Watch” program is back in operation full strength, so do your part. Sorry that we have need for its use, as we have enjoyed quite a few months of peace and quiet around our community. Village Council meets the first Thursday of the month in the Mildred Allen Library. If you have any questions or in put, please be there 7:30 p.m. Sorry to hear of Tim Cover Story cent. from pg. I some from 1942. Prices for the 1980 season were set last week by the NMSA at $17 a gallon; $9, half-gallon; $6, quart; $4, pint; and $3 for a half-pint. Prices for maple sugar candy, an allied product made by the NMSA, have not yet been set. In 1979, over 700 gallons of syrup produced in Nash­ ville’s community project grossed $7,858. After ex­ penses, which included over $2,000 for cans, a profit of $4,366 was netted to be divided among various community organizations. The NMSA also boils syrup for independent local far­ mers on a share basis something that was initiated in 1944. Current officers of the NMSA are Harold Christiansen, president; Richard Martin, vice president; Geneva Brumm, secretary-treasurer; and trustees: Earl Hose, Doug Yarger, Tom Oleson and Ted Spoelstra. The 1980 season will mark the 37th year that Nashville’s community endeavor has paid sweet dividends, and perhaps none was so touching as in 1943 when $100 of the proceeds were ear­ marked to send the weekly Nashville News to hometown boys in the armed forces. Block goes wit with mo to the IRS? Free? I shoulda come here last year.” We re trained to know every deduction and credit the law al­ lows. And If the IRS calls you In, we'll go with you, free. Not as a legal representative but to explain how your taxes were prepared HMT BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 303 S. MICHIGAN HASTINGS 945-5345 Open 9 to 9 Daily 9 to 5 Saturday 102 S. AAAIN STREET NASHVILLE 852-9666 Open 9 to 6 Daily 9 to 5 Saturday Appointments Available RON’S LMaple Leaf Irin DOWNTOWN VERMONTVILLE Tuesday Night............ TACOS Wednesday Night.. Friday Night. . . PEANUTS FISH Special Monday & Wednesday 1:30-3:30 SENIOR CITIZEN HAPPY HOUR by...Dora S. Nisse Shetenhelms accident. Broke his leg and will not have a walking cast on for a few weeks. Also wish son Billy a speedy recovery from his bout with the flu bug and his stay in the Hayes-GreenBeach Hospital. Time is the great healer here. So hang in everybody. Dinner at Kalamo Masonic Temple Sunday was sure enjoyed by all those who attended. Reported the food was gooood and the event a huge success. Waiting to welcome home, Rev. Molly Turner. She is expected here tomorrow. CARD OF THANKS SPECIAL THANKS To Sue Hinckley from Nashville Friends of the Library. I wish to thank my friends, neighbors and relatives for the beautiful plants, bouquets and cards that I received during my stay at Fergueson Hospital. A special thanks to my won­ derful parents and Gary Burpee who spent everyday sitting by my bedside. Carla Aspinall NOTICE The Vermontville Women’s Club is having it’s 40th an­ niversary banquet Monday, March 3,7 p.m. in the United Methodist Church. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION­ WANT-ADS Turn unwanted Items into CASH! I*2 Nashville VFW 8260 and Auxiliary'S She’s been gone on “Seminary Visits’* since Feb. 17th in the south land. She's some gal and has been missed. Look for an article on our Vermontville Women’s Club coming up next week. Thought - Discipline does not break a child’s spirit half as often as the lack of it breaks a parent’s heart PENNY SUPPER Serving... CHOPSUEY and HAM SATURDAY, MARCH 1 PUBLIC INVITED...SERVING 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. 25 YEARS YOUNG! We may be the oldest “same owner business in town...which we are, but. WE STILL HAVE YOUNG ELDERS! Just this past year we have 1. Greatly expanded our greeting card dept. 2. Enlarged our 1 st. floor toy dept. 3. Added more display space for hardware, small appliances and paint. 4. Updated our original building with modern adjustable shelving. Check all you’ll find at Kelley's, Home sewing dept., second to none. Family shoe dept., at popular prices Nice assortment of family clothing Outstanding baby gift department Plus, all the "variety" of little things that Make life easier and more fun. WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR NEXT 25 YEARS, SO GET THE HABIT...THE HABIT OF CHECKING KELLEY'S FIRST! Monday thru Thursday 3:30-5:30 HAPPY HOUR VARIETY MONDAYS DAYS A WEEK IN or OUT _ OPEN SUNDAYS — PIZZAS Fine Food & Noonday Lunches J15-117 N. Main Street Nashville, Michigan / �$ J**** Ji* ill* 0ft ftktl mis 0U ' nMte'i life in ■ vtitd BS i Wrii />«■ * iaadf MM | 0ifc I «lfc hiteljt I ilftts [ MW! I «(U |M8(b i Atnul | W Nilin paw pilh «NM likaii >* Hhfc, ’imiltj J?1,11 ’kiiii ^1 ‘‘Jon St, �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 27, 1980__Page 9 Citizens of the week Energy and fertilizer costs are changing farmers outlook Today’s high energy and fertilizer costs are forcing farmers to take a second look at the use of manure. According to Allen Krizek, Eaton County* Extension director, the monetary value of manure has more than doubled in the last five years, just as fertilizer prices have doubled. The exact dollar value for manure is difficult to assess because the nutrient com­ position of manure varies widely depending upon the type of livestock, kind offeed used, and how the manure is handled. However, as a rough guide, solid manure from beef, dairy and swine operations should be con­ sidered woth $5-$10 per ton at today’s fertilizer prices, whereas, liquid manure should be valued at between True-life story of former Nazi prisoner showing at Assembly of God Church March 1 Selected to receive citizenship awards at Fuller Street School this week were (from left) Heather Pontius, Greg Shoup, David Nickel, and Ryan Rosin. Heather Pontius, Greg Shoup, David Nickle and Ryan Rosin were named for citizenship awards at Fuller Street School this week, while at Kellogg School the honors went to Renee Terpening and Kiven Geary. Heather Pontius, 9, is a fourth grader at Fuller Street School in Mrs. Han­ sen’s room. She is the daughter of Helen Pontius of 410 Durkee St., Nashville. Riding her bike, making potholders and swimming are Heather’s favorite ac­ tivities. Music, library and art are other special in­ terests. Heather’s favorite sub­ jects in school include Math, English and Reading. Greg Shoup is a third grader in Mrs. Pam Hunt’s room at Fuller Street School. He is the 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Shoup of Bivens Road, Nashville. Greg is active in Cub Scouts. He also likes to play with cars and enjoys run­ ning. Greg’s favorite subject in school is Math. Divid Nickel, 7, is a second grader in Mrs. Affolder’s room at Fuller Street School. He is the son of Gary and Kathy Nickle of 9770 Bayne Rd., Nashville. David likes to play games, watch television and help his mom and dad at home. His favorite subjects in school are Math and Spelling. Ryan Rosin is a first grader at Fuller Street School. He is in Mrs. Vander The true-life story of Corrie ten Boom, a former Nazi prisoner, will be presented through the motion picture, THE HIDING PLACE on March 1st and 2nd at 7 p.m. at the Nashville Assembly of God. This remarkable story of tragedy and victory shares the experiences of a family who was willing to risk all for others. The ten Booms became involved in the Dutch Underground during the German occupation of World War II by hiding Jews in a secret room built in their house, thereby aiding them in their escape from the Nazis. As a result of a raid by soldiers, Corrie’s family was taken prisoner and Corrie was sent to the dreaded concentration camp, “Ravensbruck.” THE HIDING PLACE portrays the de-humanizing agonies of a concentration camp... the personal con­ fusion and conflicts of both victors and vanquished... the Confrontation of military might and gently ministry... and the costs of caring for others. $10-$20 per 1000 gallons. How should manure be used? Research at Michigan State University suggest applying enough manure to meet phosphorus and potassium requirements of the crop to be grown and then supplement with commercial nitrogen fer­ tilizer. A soil testis needed to determine phosphorus and potassium requirements. The best time to apply manure is probably in the fait when it can be worked into the soil. Applications on frozen and snow-covered ground should be at reduced rates only, and then only on level land. Spring ap­ plications may be effectively utilized if they can be disced or plowed under shortly after application. Care should be taken to avoid soil com­ paction by spreading on soil which is too wet in the spring. For additional information, contact, the Extension office for the bulletin titled “Nutrient Value of Manure.” Sprite 8 pak 16 oz. Renee Terpening and Kiven Geary received citizenship honors at Kellogg School this week. Molen’s room. The 7-yearold son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Rosin of 6600 M-66, Nash­ ville. Ryan said one of his favorite activities is helping his mom and dad. He also likes to watch cartoons on television. Ryan’s favorite subject in school is Math. Renee Terpening, 12, is a sixth grader in Steve Slag’s room at Kellogg School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Terpening of 309 Cleveland Street, Nashville. Activities that Renee enjoys are horseback riding, swimming and drawing. Her favorite subjects in school are Spelling, Reading and Math. Kiven Geary is a fifth grader in Mr. Hustwick’s room at Kellogg School. He is the 10-year-old son of Russ and Zelma Geary of 8875 Cloverdale Road, Nashville. Kiven enjoys playing soccer, floor hockey and tennis. He also likes to collect insect. His favorite subject in school is Science. Action Ads SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) WANTED: 6 ambitious people interested in making an extra $1,000 a month working part-time. Phone 758-3264, Lacey, (tfn) NEED TAX HELP? Call Gabby’s Tax Service. Low rates, same day service. 852­ 1512. Nashville. (3-4? ternut BLUE SEAL BREAD 16 Oz. Nt. Wt. Loaf South End BEVERAGE 637 South Main Street, Nashville - Phone 852-9833 OPEN: 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. WE ACCEPT USDA — 7 DAYS A WEEK — FOOD COUPONS !!■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 27, 1980 — Page 10 TAB DEADLINE - Friday, February 29, is the deadline for all commercial vehicles including vans and pickup trucks to have 1980 license plate tabs. Long lines are expected. Deadline for passenger car license tabs is March 31. MORE POINTS - Both houses have now agreed to a final version of SB 471, under which a driver convicted of going over 60 mph in a former 65-70 zone will receive one point on his-her driving record. This will take effect April 1,1981. AUTO LOANS -Now is the Senate is HB 5143, which would allow the interest ceiling on car-purchase loans to rise by some 3 percent but only until next spring. This is in response to the current tight money supply and increased interest rates. TAX PROPOSAL - Recently introduced in the House is HJR “Z”, which would ask state voters to amend our constitution so that property taxes on the first 26 mills assessed by school districts would be eliminated. It is estimated this would cut property taxes by about $800 million; some $450 million of that would be made up through a 1-percent sales tax increase. DEPARTMENT CHANGES - Governor Milliken is for­ mulating a plan to reorganize the Departments of Commerce and of Licensing and Regulation so that Commerce would be focused on energy regulation, community development and economic development; while Licensing Auto Service CENTER and Regulation would be the basic agency for consumer protection and occupational regulation. BUSINESS DAY - The House Consumers Committee is now considering SB 703, which defines the non-business days on which home solicitations for goods or services valued at more than $25 are prohibited: New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King’s Birthday; Washington’s Birthday; Memorial Day; 4th of July; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veterans’ Day; Thanksgiving; and Christmas. FAMILY COUNSELING - The Governor has signed into law HB 4619, which requires circuit - court jurisdictions with more than 1,000 divorces a year to provide family­ counseling services which would include counseling on domestic violence and child abuse. SEXUAL HARASSMENT - The House will soon vote on HB 4407, which defines and prohibits sexual harassment in employment and in education institutions: unsolicited physical or verbal contact which has a sexual nature or is demeaning or is otherwise inappropriate. GETTING OUT - Both houses have now approved HB 4364, which would provide to people who are discharged or paroled from prison a loan of up to $120 to help them get started back in society. It would have to be repaid within 180 days. The present loan limit is $40. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS February 26 - 4-H Regional Animal Science. Leader Training, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Kalamazoo. February 27 - 4-H Saddle Leaders’ Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. February 29-March 2 - 4-H Leadermete, Kellogg Center, MSU, East Lansing. March 7 - TelFarm Analysis meeting, 1-3 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. March 8 - 4-H Smorgasbord of Crafts Workshop, 9 a.m. ■< 4 p.m., St. Rose School, Hastings. March 10 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. March 11 - 4-H Goat Kid Care Workshop, 7-9 p.m., Beverly Myers Farm, Bellevue. March 12 - 4-H Dairy Project Member Workshop - Judging Cattle, 8-9:30 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds Hastings. March 12 - Farm Partnership and Corporation meeting, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. March 15 - 4-H Personal Appearance Improvement Day, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Central School, Hastings. March 17-22 - Farmers’ Week, MSU, East Lansing. March 19 - 4-H Crops & Soils Project Training, 10-11:30 a.m., 101 Anthony Hall, MSU, East Lansing. March 29 - Lawn & Garden Show, Community Building, Hastings. Troop 177 takes tenth place at Silver Dollar Trails Skill tests in rescue, shelter building, lashing, fire starting, and first aid awaited Nashville Troop 177 when it traveled to Silver Dollar Trails on Saturday, February 9. The troop, represented by Leonard Eaton, Brian Gillum, Paul C. Kesler Jr., Robert Kesler, Ken Meade III, Richard Perrior, Richard Rozell, Tony Wilson, and Webloes Scout Scott Reid, scored 55 points out of a possbile 70 points during the competition to Family living education silver salute award­ by Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist Many women contribute a great deal in volunteer ef­ forts to improve the quality QUALITY WORKMANSHIP of life in their communities. Their leadership often makes a significant impact at the local and state levels, • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS and many times contributes to the leadership develop• BODY & BUMP SERVICE jnent of others. A search is on to recognize • WHEEL ALIGNMENT & these often unsung efforts which benefit many. If you BALANCING know of someone who, through their leadership has Topical fluoride apdentist and preschool • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS improved the lives of plications will again be of­ children who are at least 3 families in your community, fered to Barry County years old. • MAJOR OVERHAULS contact Ann Ross, at the children this summer. In addition to providing Cooperative Extension Letters and application protection against cavities, •BRAKES cards are being sent home the program offers a Service, 126 N. Bostwick, MI 48813, with children in the valuable dental experience Charlotte, Hastings, Nashville, Mid­ for children with no telephone - 543-2310, for an BonkAirwricard CredltCord (V|SA) dleville, Woodland, Delton discomfort Dental health application for the Family and area Parochial Schools. education by clinic personnel Living Education Silver Children who are now in the includes the proper method Salute Award. Deadline is 2nd, 5th, and 8th grades are of brushing teeth. The April 15. An application of the 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 eligible to participate as are program is supervised by the children referred by their Dental Division of the Eaton county winner will be Michigan Department of submitted for the state award to be presented Public Health. Parents are urged to meet during College Week at the March 10 deadline date MSU, June 16-19. This year’s for enrollment since the theme is “Families Make the schedule depends on the Difference” with many number of children enrolled. 4-H modeling clinic planned County-wide family fun night In addition, materials and A modeling clinic for all 4-H A county-wide family fun night will equipment need to be or­ personal appearance members will be held Saturday, March 8, from 7:30 dered in advance. Due to the be held on Saturday, March 1, at the 11:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the high absentee rate in schools By Nancy Diuble, Charlotte Fairgrounds. The event is 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fair­ some children may not bring Extension 4-H Youth Agent grounds. being sponsored by the Eaton County home cards. Please contact A county-wide family fun Members from clubs on the west 4-H Council and is open to the public. the school for this. side of the county should come from There will be a charge of $1.00 per The program will start in night will be held Saturday, person or a $5.00 maximum per 9-12:00 noon, east side club members June. Specific dates are March 8, from 7:30-11:00 from 1-4 p.m. family group. dependent on the number of p.m. at the 4-H Building on For more information on the Fun children enrolled in each, the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Night, contact the Eaton County area. Area chairwomen are The event is being sponsored True-Life Story of a Former Nazi Prisoner Cooperative Extension Office, at 543­ as follows: Middleville - by the Eaton County 4-H showing at... Assembly of God 2310. Mrs. James Sprague & Mrs. Council and is open to the The true-life story of Corrie ten Larry Palmer; Hastings - public. There will be a Boom, a former Nazi prisoner, will be Mariam Sorby & Mrs. charge of $1.00 per person or Carl’s Ad Deadline — presented through the motion picture, Richard Weller; Woodland- a $5.00 maximum per family THE HIDING PLACE on March 1 & 2 at 7 Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Mrs. Paul McLeod; Nash­ group. All proceeds will go to Thursday noon — to assure getting p.m. at the Nashville Assembly of ville - Mrs. Jack DeGroot & the 4-H Building Develop­ them in paper! God. Mrs. Amado Cardenas; ment Fund. Come join in the fun - there Delton - Mrs. Jerry Klinger. (3-4) will be cards, progressive euchre, games, snacks, dancing, prizes and lots of good old-fashioned • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville YOU WANT TO BURN fellowship. For more information on WOOD AND SAVE $$$$ You need help. Call NASHVILLE the Fun Night, contact the Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. HEATING SALES AND Eaton County. Cooperative Extension Office at 543-2310. SERVICE, 852-9231. (tfn) Barry County Topical Fluoride program­ Trowbridge Service Community Events . . County-wide family fun night planned ACTION-ADS CARL'S Super Market finish in tenth place. All area troops who participated were reported to have done a fine job, scoring between 40 and 65 points through the testing. The skill testing was followed by a game* and a skit. As a special treat, the boys dined at Pizza Hut to complete the day. Drivers thanked for their help in transporting the scouts were Ken Meade Jr., Paul C. Kesler, David Kellogg, and Henry Gillum. outstanding speakers. The event is sponsored by Family Living Education, MSU’s Cooperative Ex­ tension Service and the College of Human Ecology. 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FREE WATER TEST 11 Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Dan 11 �Th« Maple Valley New: Nashville. Wednesday, February 27, I960 — Page 11 Maple Valley community school news ,*#®’i&Wik ’■tote N&i/taiftta Hi gAa p—__ 8? m "Si ib The spring 1980 series of meetings with the parents and with the youngsters that will begin kindergarten in the fall of 1980 are to begin shortly. Six meetings will be held in the elementary schools once a week for one hour sessions where the children will be provided an opportunity to share experiences in a schoool enviroment with other children of the same age. The pre-school children will meet school staff, volunteer and service members. While the children are experiencing their sessions for information and story listening they will also be working and playing together in the school and sharing opportunities to learn, to listen, follow directions, learn about songs and musical instruments, games, school bus safety and sharing of treats. While the youngsters are busy with the schedule, parents will be attending orientation sessions nearby. Classes will be held Wednesdays in Vermontville at the Maplewood School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., and on Mondays in Nashville at Fuller Street School from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. First sessions scheduled in the first full week of March 1980 on the day and time noted above. A nominal fee of $3.00 will be charged to cover the costs of materials and treats for the six (6) sessions. Parents of children that plan to enter kindergarten in MEMBER WWW & i«»napB ■(ta tajljii MMt lb, Association ■ Founded 1885 ■InWi Mum fctai tiwuiiw WMBt. isnih tBffl k Ertuiii Ij'KWW* II tart, lilt 10 mil »&!>» kfcM mti« Slw TT 1 5* 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 fall of 1980 are urged to 1980. Class times will be contact the school nearest from6:30-9:30 each Monday them or contact Ernie evening in room no. B-9 on Jacoby at 852-9275. Phone for March 3rd, 10th, 17th and school in Nashville is: 852­ 24th, 1980. 9468, phone for school in Class members will have Vermontville: 726-0600. an opportunity to observe Please call ahead so that and make many attractive adequate plans may be made features suitable for the to take care of all interested Easter season as well as families. other special occasions. The instructor, Serena CAKE DECORATING Goodenough, has many CLASS unique skills and ideas to advanced An cake share with her students for decorating series of classes this very popular class. will be offered at Maple Those interested are in­ Valley Jr-Sr High School on vited to contact Serena at Monday evenings in March 726-0652 or call 852-9275. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, Feb. 28 - 7-10:00 p.m. 4-H Family Skate, Adams Skating Center, Charlotte. Saturday,,, March 1 - 4-H Modeling Clinic 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds, West District Club members 9-12 a.m.; East District, 1-4 p.m. Monday, March 3 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Wednesday, March 5 - 9-11:30 a.m. “Government: Where Are Decisions Made?” lesson, with Beth Moore, MSU Specialist. First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Co-sponsored with Extension Homemakers. Saturday, March 8 - 7:30-11:00 p.m. County-wide Family Fun Night,' sponsored by the 4-H Council. 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, March 11 - 9:30 a.m. Michigan Association of Extension Home Ec. Area Council (Ingham and Eaton counties) meeting, Eaton Extension Office. Tuesday, March 11-7-9 p.m. 4-H Dog Working Session, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds: Wednesday, March 12 -7:00 p.m. 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Demonstration, Kardel Hall. Thursday, March 13 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Kardel Hall Special program on making tack and tack repair. Saturday, March 15 -1-4 p.m. “Winter Outing” for all in­ terested in outdoor activities Bennett Park, Charlotte. Saturday, March 15 -10-12:00 noon “How To Get The Most Out Of-Your Camera”, Photography workshop for all in­ terested. Kardel Hall. Bring camera and a roll of black arid white film. Monday, March 17 - 7:30 p.m. Fair Board Meeting, Fairgrounds. March 17-21 FARMERS’ WEEK, Michigan State University, East Lansing. Tuesday, March 18 - 9:30-3:30 p.m. “Nutrition andTExercise” B108 Wells Hall, MSU. (East of Spartan Stadium) Free program. Tuesday, March 18 -7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Handicap Riding Committee, Extension Office. Thursday, March 20 - 9:30a.m. to 4:00 p.m. “What You Are Is Where You Were When -”, and “Stress and Your Health”. Union Building Parlors, MSU. Free program. Saturday, March 22 - 10-12:00 noon “What Makes A Good Picture”, Photography workshop, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Thursday, March 27 - 7-10:00 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Charlotte. IF YOU WANT TO REMODEL YOUR HOME, CALL..; HOEFLER Home Improvements REMODELING — Big and Small — FREE ESTIMATES — GREG HOEFLER, Contractor Ph. 726-0683 Vermontville Board of Review VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP The Board of Review will hold public meetings at the Vermont­ ville Fire Barn on MARCH 10 & 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Esti­ mated multiplier factor... 1.15. FRED FRITH, Supervisor Vermontville Township Check credentials of persons claiming toTarxepareerss eshnoutldIR aSsk to axpayers sou ask as to see the credentials of any individual claiming to be*an Internal Revenue Service employee, the IRS cautioned. From time to time, in­ dividuals pose as employees of the IRS in an attempt to collect money for what they claim are unpaid taxes. In almost every instance, taxpayers who owe money will receive written notification before being contacted in person by the IRS. In addition, every IRS employee who makes public contact carries distinctive identification, and is required to show it when conducting official business. Taxpayers who are unsure of the identity of the person presenting IRS credentials, or who suspect the use of nonstandard procedures, should call the IRS’s Internal Security Division, Office of Regional Inspector,. collect at 313-226-7340. CHOCOLATE CLASS numi.‘gnt» leagueMOLDING A chocolate molding class will be given Wednesday, February 27, 1980 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in room B-9 of Maple Valley Jr-Sr High School Serena Goodenough, the instructor, has chocolate and molds on hand any time people would like to pick it up at her Vermontville home after February 9, 1980, please call her at 726-0652. The class fee of six ($6.00) dollars will cover the cost of instruction and some materials used in the chocolate molding class. For further details or to register, call Serena at the number above or 852-9275. COUNTRY CLASS chooses new officers A meeting of the Nashville Little League Association for girls softball and boys baseball was held Thursday, February 21 at the Fuller Street School. The following officers were elected for the 1980 season. President - Pat Lenz; Vice President Sharon Bishop; Secretary Bessie Smith; and Treasurer - Dale Ann Morowski. Registration forms will be handed out to students at the various schools in March. Any parent wishing to assist the association by coaching a team or helping in any other capacity, please contact Pat Lenz at 852-9553 or Sharon Bishop at 852-0716. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at the Fuller Street School at 7 p.m. in the Teachers’ lounge. HAIR DESIGNS For You... PAINTING An advanced country painting class is being of­ fered at Maple Valley Jr-Sr High School, starting Wednesday evening, March 5, 1980. Classes will be held in the art room from 7:00-9:30 p.m. This series of six (6) classes wilt be open to anyone who has completed country painting I, or has some experiences with oils. The instructor, Arline Hokanson, will be offering some new techniques, one being the use of pen and ink combined with color. You may call either (517) 852-9275 or (517) 726­ 0041 to enroll. •If From THE PROFESSIONALS • No matter what your hair problems or design ideas are, we'll be happy to discuss them. • Only PROFESSIONALS can give you quality advice to rely on. CALL TODAY! REDKEN <ft OPEN: Mon. ■^i------ thru Sat. / ■^ COMPLETE HAIRCARE: I■ KBAMKO ESPK1M1Y FOR ST ® •STYLING •COLORING •PERMANENTS •HIGHLIGHTING •FROSTING 112 E. C««rt St, Hastings hnm(ci«)94M7«7 Razor's Edge> HAIRDESI_GNERS /y VILLAGE ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Election will be held in the Village of Nashville State of Michigan — AT — CASTLETON TOWNSHIP HALL within said Village on Monday, March 10,1980 FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, VIZ, One Village President One Village Clerk One Village Treasurer One Village Assessor Three Trustees — Full Term 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 at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified elec­ tor present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for the closing 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. Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, February 27, 1980 — Page 12 J.V.’s drop first quarter lead and game The Maple Valley J.V.’s travelled to Lakewood on Tuesday. The Lions lost to Lakewood 76-55. The J.V.’s led at the end of the first quarter, 18 to 14, and were only down 31-27 at half-time. Jeff Beebe led the Lions with 18 points, Tom Brooke added 14 points. Also scoring were Tim Tobias, 8 points; Alan Hamilton, 7 points; Eric Wolff, 6 points; and Walt Maurer, 2 points. On Friday, the J.V.’s travelled to Saranac and came home with a 54-35 win. The J.V.’s had difficulty on Saranac’s tile floor the first half, but outscored Saranac 27-12 the second half. Scoring for Maple Valley were Walt Maurer, 15 points; Tom Brooke, 13 points; Jeff Beebe, 12 points; Alan Hamilton, Eric Wolff, Dom Morowski, Tim Tobias, Rich Elliston, Mike Hull, and Glenn Arras each added 2 points. Leading in rebounds were Walt Maurer, 13; Jeff Beebe, 12;.Tom Brooke, 9; and Dom Morowski with 6. The J.V. league record is 9 wins and 4 losses. Overall their record is 10 wins and 9 losses. Their last game is at home vs. Portland next Friday. Valley drops twoMaple Valley's 7th grade basketball team completed a successful season with a n OrraflVA ■ l Vain m ■ ■ fini^tAS 10-1 IllllSIlVd Av A 10-1 record. The young Lions concluded with a 50-31 victory over Lakeview in the TCAA 7th ade championship game. The team was led by the scoring of Ryan Trowbridge (15 points), Jeff Hamilton (11 points) and Kurt Hartenburg (9 points). Team members are (front row, from left) G. Reid, R. Brown, J. Hamilton, K. Hartenburg, R. Keener, D. Bonney, T. Hall, (second row) Coach Tim Byrne, B. Terpening, A. Mater, S. Wyskowski, M. Barnhart, J. Kent, D. Lykins, R. Trowbridge, Lenz> Lenz> j j Ba|1S( Ba|1S( (third (third row) row) L. L Kienutske, Kienutske D. D Stewart, Stewart J. J Forell, Forell M. M Valdick, Valdick S S ,. Joostberns, and J. Symonds. (Maple Valley News photo) Sports Varsity basketball now 7-10 The Maple Valley varsity basketball team brought its team record to the 7-10 mark last week by suffering defeat at Central Montcalm, 58-73, on Tuesday and winning on Friday, 61-55, against Carson City. Both contests were with league foes. Valley’s game at Central was a see-saw battle. Central led 12-14 at the end of the first quarter, but trailed Valley 30-27 by the half. The Hornets managed to overcome the half-time deficit in the third quarter and began the final period leading Valley once again 49­ 46. The fourth quarter proved disasterous for the visiting Lions. Trailing by three points, the Lions missed on a one-and-one attempt that Central rebounded and turned into two points. The Lions fouled in the process and the made free throw put the hosts up by six. The next trip down the floor was unproductive for Valley and the rebound was converted into a basket for Central. Valley was unable to regroup while the Hornets continued to gain momentum. The final score - Central 73, MV 58. John Kent and Pat Kersjes each scored 14 points, Jeff Mead and Don Fox, 8 each; Todd Gearhart, 4; Terry Pierce, 1; Tony Joostberns, 9. Roger Drake, Glenn Godbey, and R.D. Puffpaff also saw action for MV. Earlier in the season, Valley scored 61 against Carson City and lost 61-65. But on Friday, 61 points was more than enough to defeat the visiting Eagles. The Lions allowed their op­ ponents only 55 points to grab the victory. The first half began sluggishly as neither team could take full command. Carson’s Shawn O'Grady poured in 11 points in the second quarter to give his team a 22-21 half-time ad­ vantage. The lead continued to change hands in the third quarter, with the Eagles taking a 39-35 lead into the final period. Then senior co-captain, Jeff Mead, began to spark the attack offensively for the Lions, scoring 12 of his career high 23 points in the final period. While Valley scored 26 points in the final quarter, the defense allowed only 16 for Carson City. Todd Gearhart, Terry Pierce, Pat Kersjes, and John Kent teamed with Mead to put Valley ahead by 10, 43-53, with 3:52 remaining to be played. The Eagles continued to • ATTENTION • MAPLE VALLEY PRE-SCHOOLERS If you care about kindergarten class size at Fuller St. School next year, we need your help. A list is being compiled of all potential kindergarten students. Please call with your child's name or for more information. 8S2-1671 or 8S2-18S9 days 8S2-1978 EVENINGS Yoe cm improve your child's education by colling now! fight. With 1:02 left, the opposition came within 2, 53­ 55. Jeff Mead then hit two free throws, then stole the ball from the Eagles and passed it to Don Fox who scored 2 points on a lay-up. John Kent’s two free throws, with seconds left, sealed the fate of the Eagles and gave Valley a hard-fought victory. Pat Kersjes pulled down 15 rebounds for Valley, 11 in the second half. Also scoring for the Lions were John Kent and Pat Kersjes, each with 10 points; M.V. Freshmen finish basketball season 9-3 The Maple Valley fresh­ man basketball team dropped their last game to Lakewood 53-49. The Lions had 27 fouls called on them and were also called for 29 turnover violations. Leading the Lions were Mickey Mahon with 12 points, Tony Dunkleburger with 10 points and 12 rebounds, Don Halsey with 10 points and Randy Joostberns with 10 points. The Lions ended the season with a 9-3 T.C.A.A. mark, good enough for second place. Their overall mark was 9-5, ending a very good season. I’d like to thank all the - managers, staff people, and especially parents and fans for supporting them all year. Todd Gearhart with 4 each; Don Fox, 8; Brian Hamilton, 2. R. D. Puffpaff also saw action for Valley. Tuesday’s game is at Lakewood and Friday’s game will be played at Saranac. Terry Pierce and Maple Valley’s Varsity basketball team added two to the losing column last week by suffering defeat at Lakewood, 77-45, on Tuesday and again at Saranac, 56-67, on Friday. Powerful Lakewood jumped out to a big lead in the first quarter, 27-6, and Valley never came close after that. Scoring for the Lions were John Kent, 12; Pat Kersjes, 4; Aaron Snider, 13; Jeff Mead, 6; Terry Pierce, 2; ' Todd Gearhart, 6; Don Fox, 2. League leading Saranac hosted the Lions on Friday. Redskin Ben Tower spent most of the time scoring from the free-throw line as he poured in 7 of his team’s 13 first quarter points from there. Of his game total 23 points, 13 were from the charity stf-ipe. Despite early foul trouble, however, the Lions con­ tinued to play aggressive defense. Limiting the league leading scorer to only 5 field goals. Valley trailed 27-32 at the half. Foul trouble continued to plague the Lions. By the end of the third quarter, Don Fox', Pat Kersjes, and John Kent had left the game with five fouls. Aaron Snider and Brian soon followed in the fourth quarter. Valley totaled 33 fouls while Saranac., tallied 20. Saranac hit 25 of 36 at the free-throw line. The Lions made 16 of 22. Scoring for the Lions were John Kent, 6; Pat Kersjes, 7; Aaron Snider, 13; Jeff Mead, 13; Todd Gearhart, 13; Don Fox, 2; Roger Drake, 2. Brian Hamilton, Glenn Godbey, R. D. Puffpaff also saw action for Valley. The final regular season game will be played at home against league rival Por­ tland. Varsity parents will be honored before varsity game. Victory number J0 comes hard forM.V. volleyballers— The J.V. volleyball team broke their 3 game losing streak by defeating a tough Portland squad. The J.V.’s had 3 previous consecutive loses to Carson City, 7-15,15­ 11, 6-15; to Lakeview, 3-15, 15-10, 9-15; and to Saranac, 13-15,15-13,13-15. Coach Tait attributes some of the problems to sickness and weakness of team coor­ dination and defense. The J.V.’s were glad to come home after 6 con­ secutive road games and meet Portland. Thursday Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU Monday, March 3 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Baked Beans, Fruit Juice, Cookie and Milk. Tuesday, March 4 Lasagna, Green Beans, Applesauce, Peanut Butter Sandwich and Milk. Wednesday, March 5 Sloppy Joe’s, Pickles, Corn, Pears and Milk. Thursday, March 6 Baked Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage Salad, Peaches, Bread & Butter Sandwich and Milk. Friday, March 7 School in AM only, No Lunch. night, the girls pulled together and defeated Portland by scores of 10-15, 15-10, 15-3. Rachell Cantrell served 23 points, 10 of those were consecutive points in the third game. Sandy Kalnbach also had a great night, serving 9 points, 5 of those were consecutive in the last game to put the game and match away. The J.V.’s defense started to come back to their previous form. Leading the defense for the squad was Rachell Cantrell, Tammy Teachworth, Kelli Cowell, Cindy Brumm, Paula Ser­ vice, and Sandy Downing. The J.V.’s take their 10-4 record, which puts them in sole possession of second place, to Vestaburg Monday and then back home Thur­ sday for the season finale with Central Montcalm. The girls would appreciate your support. Freshman match begins at 6:30, followed by J.V. match, then Varsity match. Varsity basketball gets excellent draw in upcoming district tourneyafter what Head Coach Jerry Reese described as “the best draw we could have gotten,’’ the Maple Valley varsity basketball team will soon be making preparations for next week’s district basketball tour­ nament at Lansing Catholic Central High School. The Lions have been placed in the upper bracket and Monday morning drew an opening round bye. Schedule for the tournament which will run from Monday, March 3 to Saturday, March 8 will be as follows: Monday, 6:30 PM: Lansing Catholic Central (17-2) vs. Olivet (18-0); 8:15 PM: Haslett (11-8) vs. Pewamo-Westphalia (13-5). Tuesday, 7 PM: Bath (7­ 12) vs. DeWitt (12-5). Wednesday, 7 PM: Monday winners. Thursday, 7 PM: Maple Valley (7-12) vs. Tuesday winner. Saturday. 1 PM: Championship Game. Tickets for the tournament will be on sale at Maple Valley High School for $1.50. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 27, 1980— Page 13 Craft classes and workshop at Charlton Park during March <sx Dairy farmers can learn how to operate their feeding systems most inexpensively and efficiently during Farmers’ Week, March 1722, at Michigan State University. The program on dairy feeding systems on Thur­ sday, March 20, will focus on matching forage systems to individual farms. Sessions which begin at 9:30 a.m. in 109 Anthony Hall will be conducted by MSU agricultural economists, dairy specialists and agricultural engineers and a University of Wisconsin dairy nutrition specialist. Farmers often lose money by using systems which are M s5'^ s 4u, 4u A Woodcut Print by Diana Hard, instructor of the Woodcut Printing Class offered at Charlton Park Village & Museum. *»!&**!!■ »!&!!■ *« J, <1 L •* ll ‘u *S^ f***taiii4ftl f***t f**' fyUM/ii ■ B'S It B>M X’Ktsu !!■» as Dairy feeding systems topic of workshop during Farmer's Week If your grandma’s spin­ ning wheel is gathering cobwebs in the attic or if you are just plain curious about the “magic” of turning fleece into yarn, you will want to sign up for Charlton Park’s Spinning Class. The class will meet on four consecutive Saturday mornings, beginning Mar. 8. Barbara Warner, of Delton, will be teaching this introductory class. Participants will use the Park’s spinning wheels, so you do not need to own a wheel to sign-up: The class will cover the basic steps and prin­ cipals of spinning wool and will introduce you to sources of supplies and materials. Charlton Park is also of­ fering a class in woodcut printing. Learn the techniques of wood carving necessary for making fine relief prints. This old printing method was one of the first printing methods ever used and can be applied in many ways - such as printing your own per­ sonalized holiday and note cards. Diana Hard, a woodcut artist from Spring Arbor College, will be the class instructor. The class meets Saturday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon, March 8 through March 29 (four class sessions total). On March 22, the Museum is offering two workshops. From 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the Bristol Inn kitchen will come to life for a Wood-Stove Cooking Workshop. The participants will learn how to build a proper fire, then Joyce McKelvey will teach everyone how to make old fashioned bread, rolls, and a ^‘Pioneer Stew”. All will get to share the stew for lunch, market tips meU by Maryann Beckman Consumer Marketing Information Agent V COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE Shoppers who want to “sharpen their shopping skills” learn to use all the “helpers” available to them in retail stores. One such help is unit pricing, says Maryann Beckman, Food Marketing Agent. Studies by marketing analysts have shown that the typical shopper spends one minute for each selection at the supermarket. In the past, if they wanted to compare costs, in order to judge value on price alone, they had to do some fast arithmetic, carry a calculator of have a Ph.D.. in math and ’twas no simple task. Since the early 1970’s, unit pricing information has been available at store level, to help make those com­ parisons easier. Because a number of consumers are still unaware of the information and how to best use it, a quick review is in order. Though unit pricing information is still not available in all stores, it’s more likely found in larger and-or chain stores than in small independent stores. Due to the cost and time involved and without access to a computer, it’s prac­ tically impossible to “unit price” the 10 to 12 thousand items in each store. What is unit pricing? Unit pricing is a tool to help you see, exactly what you’re paying for one unit (amount) J of a product. It takes the guesswork out of comparing a 1314 ounce package with a 15% ounce product. Prices are broken down on a per ounce, per pound, per square inch, per count or whatever the base unit may be. All like or comparable items are prices by the same unit of measure, whether pint, quart, ounce, pound, etc. The unit price information usually appears on the shelf tag directly beneath the product, that also identifies the product plus total price. The other information that appears on the shelf tag sticker is usually the warehouse inventory code for store ordering purposes. Use the information when you want to compare prices between brands, sizes, etc., but know, too, what you’re comparing. In one price check of five different brands of instant-type coffee in the same size container, it was found that Mellow Roast cost $9.52 per pound; Taster’s Choice, $12.40 per pound; Maxwell House, $8.96 per pound; Eight O’clock, $8.16 per pound and Nescafe, $9.52 per pound. Though all are similar, not all five are the same product, so can’t be compared exactly. The first product is a combination coffee and grain product and the second is a freeze-dried (more costly process) plus everyone will have a loaf of bread to take home. The workshop will be all hands-on with lots of ideas, so bring an apron and a notebook. From 1 to 4 p.m. on March 22, a special workshop for children is offered - Pioneer Toys and Games. The youngsters will make jump ropes, a ring-toss game, and moon-buzzers, plus learn the old Indian game called double-ball. Stephen Borton is teaching this workshop, which, is open to all children between seven and 11 years of age. For more information on the classes and workshops call Charlton Park Village & Museum at 945-3775. Class participants must sign up by March 3. Workshop par­ ticipants should sign up by March 10. Enrollment will be limited, so register soon. product. Only the last three are regular instant coffees. If you’re looking for the least expensive product, the choice is obvious. On the ’other hand, if you have a favorite brand among those listed, unit pricing in­ formation tells you how much more (or less) you’re paying for your choice. It may be worth it to you to pay a few cents more for your favorite brand, but at least you can quickly tell exactly how much more you’re paying. If you decide you’d rather save money and the brand you’re currently buying is not all that im­ portant, you can switch brands and save. Many consumers use unit pricing information primarily to determine the best value between the various sizes of a particular brand. Using spaghetti as an example, the price of one national brand in three sizes showed that the 8 ounce package cost 62 cents per pound, the 16 ounce (one pound) package cost 57 cents per pound and the three pound cost 47 cents per pound. The least expensive choice is again obvious, but can you use that much if your family is small? Sure you can, for spaghetti will keep “almost forever”. But what if your clipboard space is limited too? Divide and repackage the large size into smaller units and store the extra amount under the bed or in some other spot in the house. The spaghetti doesn’t care! . In addition to the three sizes of the national brand listed above, the store not suited to their operations, says Roy Emery, MSU dairy specialist and chairperson of the program. A farmer with a small operation is probably wasting money on a fast, expensive feeding system, though such a system might be economical on a large farm. He also stressed that as feeds become more ex­ pensive, it may pay' for farmers to improve storage facilities in order to reduce waste. Topics to be covered during the morning session include options for in­ creasing overall profit, ef­ ficient harvesting and storage alternatives, reducing feed expenses, an economic comparison of alfalfa to corn silage, and the costs of a fixed vs. a mobile feeding system. The afternoon session will focus on using forage to maintain a desirable fat level’in milk and avoiding metabolic disorders through careful feeding. A panel discussion between the day’s speakers and the audience will conclude the program. For more information about the dairy feeding program, contact Roy Emery, 221 Anthony Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824 or call (517 ) 355-8432. Plan your backyard orchard now Now is the time to plan reduces the chance of frdkt that backyard orchard damage to tender flower you’ve dreamed about. buds. Before you gather your What kinds of fruit trees seed and plant catalogs you plant depends, of course, around you and begin to on what you and your family make your selections, like and can use. Flore however, be sure you have a suggests taking into con­ proper site for fruit trees. sideration the fact that the Jim Flore, Michigan State pome fruits - apples and University horticulturist, pears tend to be more points out that fruit trees will winter hardy than the stone tolerate a wide range of soils fruits - cherries, peaches, but will not do well in heavy plums, apricots, etc. “Pome fruits can be grown clay. The typical suburban anywhere in back yard, with a few inches almost of topsoil overlying a layer of Michigan,” he points out. clay, is not well suited to “They are fairly winter fruit trees. The clay prevents hardy and less susceptible to good drainage and root spring frosts.” Because the stone fruits penetration, he explains. Other aspects of a good are more likely to be site include exposure to light damaged by winter cold and and air drainage. Fruit trees spring frost, your chances of need full sun to produce and getting a crop in any given mature a crop. They should year are not very good in also be on relatively high most parts of the state. Only ground so that cold air in the southeastern and drains away from them. This southwestern corners of Michigan and in a narrow band up each coast as far as carried their own brand in a Bay City on the east side and three pound size that cost Traverse City on the west only 33 cents per pound. You are the stone fruits likely to could save even more by produce consistently. A drawback of most pear buying the store brand, but what about quality? Unit and apple varieties is that pricing does not give you any you need two different quality information .. only varieties that flower at the price comparisons. Quality same time for pollination on some products may be and fruit set to occur. Some par­ exactly the same but dif­ of the stone fruits ferent on others. Reading ticularly tart cherries and labels helps you know. As for some peaches - can sucquality dif-cessfully pollinate themspaghetti, ferences would be slight, if selves. Others - especially any, and does it really sweet cherries and plums matter? Probably not, require cross - pollination is because of the way spaghetti only one of the factors is normally used ... as a base related to variety selection. for meat sauces, etc. On Another is hardiness. No products where there is a matter where you buy your difference in quality, choose trees, make sure you choose the one that best suits the northern varieties that will be able to survive intended use. Even though the larger Michigan’s chilly winters. Another choice you have to sizes are usually (but not always) the least expensive, make is what size of tree you it may not be wise for you to want to grow. Apples, buy the large size, depending especially, are available on a on the product. Unit price wide range of dwarfing information on a one pound rootstocks that limit the can of shortening was 95 mature size of the tree. cents per pound versus 73 Extremely dwarf trees will cents per pound for the three not grow taller than five to pound can. If you don’t do a six feet. Standard trees may lot of baking or if you can’t reach 25 feet. Various use the three pounds before dwarfing rootstocks produce it turns rancid, you’ve lost trees that fall in-between in rather than gained. It all depends on the storage life of priced product was the products and whether “whipped” and the can you can use them before they contained only 2 pounds 10 spoil. ounces, eVen though the can In another example on size appeared the same. shortening, two different There’s no way the brands of shortening in the manufacturer could squeeze three pound size cans cost three pounds of the the same as far as total “whipped” shortening into price. When the unit price that same size can, which is was checked, however, one a standard industry size! cost 63 cents per pound and Reading the labels, as well the other cost 72 cents. Why as comparing prices, then the difference? The higher becomes vitally important. height. Flore suggests that spring is the best time to plant young fruit trees. Planting at the beginning of the growing season gives them the entire summer to get established before they have to endure the stresses of winter, he explains. Getting your trees through the first summer - and every summer after that -­ requires regular watering during dry weather, as well as insect and disease control. “Insects and diseases don’t take weekends off,” Flore points out. “If you miss one timely spray while the fruit is on the tree, the crop can be severely damaged. ” If you don’t have the time or the inclination to prune, spray, water and fertilize your trees to get them established and keep them healthy, you probably will not be very happy with what you get from them, Flore suggests. “Growing high quality tree fruit takes some effort,” he says. “When fruit is on the tree, insect control is especially critical. Trees must be protected in winter, too, against gnawing rodents and winter injury. They must be pruned annually, also. Growing tree fruit is not for the lazy person.” It’s not for the impatient one, either. Though dwarf apple trees may begin to bear the next year after planting, they should not be allowed to mature fruit until the second or third year. Removing the fruits the first couple of years allows the trees to put all their energy into developing strong roots and main branches to sup­ port later crops, Flore says. If you plant standard-sized trees, be prepared to wait for 4 to 10 years for them to begin to bear. The stone fruits are not quite so slow. You generally get some fruit in the second and third years after planting. Whether the rewards are worth the work is a decision only you can make, of course. But if you do decide to go ahead, order your trees early, Flore advises. That way you’ll have a better chance of getting exactly what you want and getting it early. Plant as soon as possible after trees arrive, in late April or early May, he suggests. Early planting gives trees a chance to get adjusted before they have to contend with hot, dry summer weather and plenty of time to get settled in for winter. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 27, 1980 — Page 14 Energy Conservation and you! It is common to find large openings where pipes, ducts, or exhaust fans are cut through the attic floor. But thev can be stuffed-filled with foil-backed insulation or scrap plastic such as dry cleaner bags taped in place. Another major attic bypass is the gap where the furnace stack or chimney meets the t wood framing of the house. Fireproof insulation can be stuffed between the wood frame and the wall of the chimney. Do not use cellulose here, as it may burn. Stopping attic “bypasses” can save from $25 to $80 a year in heating costs. Do not cover light fixtures directly with insulation which may cause a fire. Also, the vents must be able to “breathe” to prevent moisture accumulation in the attic. Many people forget the attic door after they have carefully applied insulation to the rest of the attic. This measure alone can save $20 ifyou have electric heat, $8 for gas heat, and $12 for oil heat. It will save on air conditioning costs. (7) More Holes In Your Pocket. When'people think of caulking and weatherstripping, they generally think of windows and doors. But mostenergy studies find thatonly 20 percent of that costly infiltration comes through these places. The other 80 percent gets in underneath the baseboards, through wall outlets, through holes where plumbing pipes and telephone wires enter the house, through holes around exhaust fans, around dryer vents, and around sink and bathtub drain pipes as they exit from the house. These gaps and holes should all be caulked or stuffed with insulation. The electrical outlets can be sealed with inexpensive gaskets that can be purchased at hardware stores. Turn off the electrical current switch for the outlets in question, remove the plastic cover plates with a screwdriver, insert the gaskets, reattach the plates, and turn the current back on; (8) Don’t Duck The Duckwork. Where your heating and-or air-conditioning ducts pass through unfinished attics or basements, they are an important cause of money loss. Covering ducts can save up to $100 a year in heating costs and $35 in central air conditioning costs. (2) second refrigerators used only to store marginal items to save $20 to $40 a year ; (3) central air conditioners when the house will be unoccupied for four hours or more; (4) room air conditioners during an absence of one hour or more; (5) water heaters when you leave the house for a weekend or longer; and (6) furnace or heating system thermostats set back when you are gone for more than four hours. (10) Keeping Your Heat and Your Cook* * * * Many fur­ nace technicians put the adjustment of the bonnet or plenum thermostat on oil and gas-fired heaters at the top of their list of cost-effective energy-saving measures. This thermostat turns off the fan that forces warm air up through the duct BY OMI WALDEN system into the house. On most heaters, the thermostat is set Assistant Secretary of at 120 degrees or higher, resulting in a loss of furnace ef­ Conservation & Solar ficiency. It can be reset to just five degrees above room Applications temperature for a savings of $9 a year. One part of the maintenance work you can do yourself. Clean filters are important both to furnaces and to ajr conditioners. The best furnace energy-saving adjustment is still at the thermostat. A 10-degree night setback is a great way to achieve 10 to 25 percent savings on heating bills while you Expensive energy-saving suggestions have been getting sleep. (Ifyou have a heat pump, the savings will be from 5 to most of the publicity for the past several years. You may 15 percent). The no cost way to get the setback savings is to have overlooked many good low-cost and even free ideas. jnanually turn down the thermostat at night and then turn it The U.S. Department of Energy has selected some up again in the morning. There are also various thermostats measures that offer the greatest return for the least effort on the market that do the job automatically. and expense. And, we might add, they won’t leave you (11) Savings On A Drawstring. Every house is a solar sweltering, freezing, or groping in the dark. collector. The trouble is, it may be collecting the sun’s heat By following the 11 suggestions, or whichever ones apply when you don’t want it and releasing that heat when you do. to you, we think you can save 25 percent of your fuel oil, gas Ifyou use air-conditioning, you can save from $25 to $30 each and electricity bills.* At current energy prices, these cooling season by keeping windows closed and shades or suggestions will put from $100 to $500 a year back into your curtains tightly drawn, especially on the sunny side of the pocket in a typical home. house. So go to it. You can’t lose on these simple efforts, and you In the winter, you can.cut fuel bills by opening the shades may be pleasantly surprised at the results. * * in the morning on the eastern and southern sides of the house and by closing them late in the day. If it is sunny in the af­ GETTING OUT OF HOT WATER ternoon, you can get additional solar heat by opening shades Hot water leads the list of low-cost opportunities, both TURN-OFFS, TURN-ONS, ANDTUNE-UPS on the west side of the house. The shades on the north win­ because it is a very expensive commodity and because its (9) Profitable Turn-Offs. Lightbulbs are the symbols of dows should be kept shut at all times during the winter. costs can be easily and inexpensively reduced by 50 percent, conservations, but there are other things you can also turn These 11 measures are certain to help your bank account which could mean $50 to $150 back into your pocket. off to save money. One example is the anit-sweat heater in and enable you to keep up with rising prices. They may also (1) How to Keep Your Shower From Cleaning Out Your refrigerators. These keep moisture from appearing on the beiiefit you and your neighbors in a more general way. If all Bank Account: You can get back a hefty chunk of money, sides of the appliance. On large refrigerators, they add homedjvners carry out these 11 suggestions, the nation without taking colder or shorter showers, buy installing a nearly $10 to the annual electric bill. They can be regulated would save an equivalent of one fourth of the oil now im­ flow controller. The flow controller is inserted between the with a switch inside the refrigerator compartment. If your ported into this country, or 2 million barrels per day. showerhead and the shower arm. It reduces the flow of switch says “dry-humid,” make sure it is set on dry. If it Reducing oil imports can ease the balance of payments water down to three gallons per minute, while the shower says “Power Miser” or “energy-saver,” turn the switch on deficit and the inflationary spiral it creates. continues to give off a good spray. You can enjoy a com­ to turn the heaters off. Twenty five percent is a lot of money. And a low cost, no fortable shower, and still wind up saving one gallon of hot Other good turn-bffs are as follows: (1) pilot lights on gas cost effort in each house or apartment would go a long way water per minute, or up to 4,000 gallons of hot water a year. furnaces during the non-winter months to save $10 a year; towards solving the nation’s critical energy problem. That’s a savings of $40 a year for electric water heaters and The Low Cost Shopping List. On one trip to a hardware or $15 a year for gas water heaters. Either way, it’s a decent general merchandise store, you can pick up all the items you return for less than $1 and a few minute’s effort. (2) How Low Can You Go? You can reduce the setting on need to follow the suggestions in this article. They include. your water heater down to 110 degrees -120 degrees from 140 (DA roll of fireproof insulations (Suggestions No. 3,5,6,7, and 8) degrees -160 degrees and save at least $20 a year for electric (2) A roll of duct tape (Suggestions No. 3 and 8) water heaters and $10 a year for gas. If this change in (3) Flow controllers (If you don’t have them already) thermostat setting produces spotty dishes in the automatic The Maple Valley Drift claimed: 194902 — 194968 — (Suggestion No. 1) dishwasher, or not enough hot water for all your household Skippers annual safari has 194837 — 194897 — 194720 — .(4) Enough flexible caulking to close cracks and seal duct needs, turn the dials back up a little. been canceled due to the lack 194855 — 194989 — 194950 — joints (Suggestions No. 7 and 8) (3) Cutting The Losses Off At The Tank. By adding an of snow but the club has gone 194785 — 194839. extra layer of insulation around the outside of the water TOTAL COST OF THESE PURCHASES: Under $50. If you have a winning tank, you can save $20 a year for electric water heaters, and ahead with its planned Savings On A House Call. In one visit from the furnace ticket, you can take it to drawing. about $10 a year for gas. You can purchase enough foilservice people, you can ask them to do a furnace efficiency Nancy ’ s Beauty Shop in The drawing was held at backed insulation and tape to do this job for less than $5. If check, clean and tune the furnace, and also reset the bonnett Vermontville on Thursday or thermostat. (Suggestion No. 10) you buy a roll of insulation, you can use the rest of it for the club house on Feb. 10. Persons who purchased the Friday and get your gift. other low-cost measures described in this article. COST OF THIS VISIT: $35 to $50. (4) Cooling The Wash. A switch to a lower temperature on club buttons with a ticket Gifts must be claimed by the * Due to higher fuel costs this year, your energy bill will the washing machine can have a major impact on utility attached, still have time to club’s March 3 meeting. So stop into Nancy’s or attend probably go up-however, if you follow low-cost — no-cost bills. Changing the rinse water to cold, which experts say claim their gift-winning the meeting. Think snow and your consumption could be reduced by 25 percent. does not affect the results of the wash, will save 8 gallons per numbers that have not been maybe there will be enough * * Savings in this column are based on costs of 5 cents per day, or $25 a year. By changing the wash setting from hot to warm, you could save another $25. If you have a gas water to have some pleasant kwh for electricity, 37 cents per therm for gas, and 80 cents per gallon for oil. If your costs are higher, your savings will heater, the savings would be $10 a year for each strategy. riding! be too. HOUSEHOLD HEAT: * * * Please note, the savings for each action can not be FORGOTTEN PLACES WASTE ENERGY added together to get your total savings because taking one (5) Escape Up The Chimney. It is not unusual to find a gap action will effect the savings of another action. Children can be protected of an inch or wider in a fireplace whose damper is closed. *a * * * Caution: Some older people may require higher in­ This can create a major air leak when the fireplace is not in from serious communicable temperatures - above 65 degrees at all times - to avoid ac­ use, but the furnace is turned on, or the air conditioner is disease. Diphtheria, cidental hypothermia, a possible fatal drop in body tem­ operating. whooping cough, tetanus, perature. People with circulatory problems or those taking One way to stop the leak is to stuff the gap with insulation, polio, measles, mumps and certain types of drugs (e.g. phenothiazines, commonly used or, if it is too large to insulate, to cover it with a board. The rubella are preventable if to treat anxiety and nausea) may also be vulnerable. In such The Alpha Theta sorority stuffing or covering obviously must be removed before the instances, follow a physician’s counsel on both winter and parents make certain that of Alma College recently fireplace is used. In a cold climate, you can plug the damper summer thermostat settings in your home. children are up-to-date with initiated 12 more Alma and save $45 a year with electric resistance heat, $20 with these immunizations. women into membership. gas heat, and $30 with oil heat, depending on where youset Barry-Eaton District Among the new members is the thermostat and the size of the gap. Health Department will hold Laurie Perkins, a sophomore (6) Holes In The Attic Are Like Holes In Your Pocket. Step it’s monthly Immunization from Nashville. into your attic some winter night. Even if it is insulated at Clinic, Monday, March 3 at floor level, you may be surprised to find the attic is much Alpha Theta, a social the Health Department sorority founded on the Alma warmer than the outside air. That means that some of the Office located at 220 W. College campus in 1890, was expensive heat you need downstairs has escaped up to where Court, Hastings, phone the first women’s society to it won’t do you any good. Major heat leaks are found not only number 945-9516. in uninsulated attics, but also in insulated ones where gaps Zelma R. Cox be formed in Alma. The (Ruth) Kidder and Mrs. and holes have been left untreated. Hours are 9-11 and 1 - 4. daughters of Minerva (or NASHVILLE - Mrs. Zelma Merle (Thelma) Burd, both Alpha Theta sisters), the R. Cox, 80, of 37 Thornapple of Hastings, Mrs. Marjorie goddess ofwisdom, technical Lake Road, died Saturday, Ackley of East Leroy, and skill, and invention, con­ February 23, at Pennock Mrs. Allen (Eval Wilson of tribute to several service Hospital. She was born in Nashville; twenty-one projects, raise money for the Anger, Ohio on October 8, grandchildren; forty-four Find out what you and Big Brothers-Big Sisters of 1899, the daughter of Sher­ great - grandchildren; three your neighbors can do to pre­ Gratiot County and help man and Cora (Farlee) great - great .- grand­ vent crime. support a foster child in Smith. She attended schools children; one brother, in Ohio and Barry County. Thailand. Joseph Smith of Hastings; Write to: Crime Prevention She married Chester Cox and one sister, Mrs. Velva The sorority, along with its Coalition, Box 6600, Rockville, brother fraternity of Zeta in 1920. He preceded her in Komerhaus of Ypsilanti. Maryland 20850. Sigma, also participates in death in February, 1948. Funeral services will be Learn how to protect She was a charter member held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, several social functions at yourself, and... of the Hastings V.F.W. Alma. February 26, from the Laurie, a 1978 graduate of Auxiliary and a forty-year Leonard-Osgood and Wren Maple Valley High School, is member of the Nashville Funeral Home of Hastings the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V.F.W. Auxiliary. with Rev. Sidney A. Short Mrs. Cox is survived by James Perkins, 11325 officiating. Burial will be, in Lawrence Hwy., Nashville. three sons, Lawrence Cox of Woodland Memorial Park. Hastings, Donald Cox and Phone 945-9554 William Cox, both of A-message from the Crime Prevention Coalition, th.8 publication and The Ad Council Houston, Texas; four for ACTION-ADS daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Low cost - no cost Drift Skippers cancel safari announce unclaimed winners Immunization clinic Nashville student is initiated into Alpha Theta Sorority at Alma College Obituaries Got a minute? TAKE A BITE OUT OF �fQe 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 Hiiiiep �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, February 27. 1980— Page 16 from food values! BULK SUNKIST NAVEL CRISP C ORANGES RITE BACON 88 SIZE Fresh— FRYER FRESH Legs • Thighs CRISP * SNAPPY CALIFORNIA Pascal Celery STALK o&c Fried Onion Rings 3 OZ.. WT. 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Johnny's Food Mart TOMATO JUICE tomato juice All Flavor* Except Butter Pecan FRANCOAMERICAN IMIMN PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 d PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU SAT., MARCH 1, 1980 QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. ECKRICH Reg. or Thick 12 OZ. BOLOGNA LIMIT 1 W COUPON AND 57 50 PUR­ CHASE COUPON EXPIRES SAT­ URDAY. MARCH 1 1980 A 9 ■ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-03-05.pdf 09b620a0990f9353dbfc0395ae4d9898 PDF Text Text 121 S. C.il.'C.. 31 HASTINGS. M1CH1GAU Hastings 9|HI Mc M■ 1 1^-. }/ /A by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Zy, Hastings, Mich. 49058 /ox A, Nashville, Michigan /Phone945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Vol. 107. No. 41 — Wednesday, March 5, 1980 Vermontville village election is March 10 Voters in the village of Vermontville will go to the polls Monday, March 10 to elect a village president, cleric, treasurer, and three trustees to serve on the council.' Voting will take place in the village Opera House from 7 a.m. — 8 p.m. The only contests will be in races for president and the three trusteeships. For the office of president, the name of Douglas Wells is the only name that will appear on the ballot. However, Bill Mason has declared himself a write-in candidate for the post. Vernon Trowbridge who has served as village president for 12 years is not seeking reelection. Douglas Wells, a Republican, is making his .first bid for public office in seeking the village presidency. He resides at 135 W. First Street. He and his wife, Juanita, have four children and one grandson. The Wells’ children are David, 19; Mrs. Diana Covert, 18; Dawn, 17; and Denise, 14. Wells is a native of Ver­ montville, the son of Ralph and Vera Wells. He is a graduate of Vermontville High School Class of 1958 and has spent most of his life in Fire destroys Hobert residence The Gordon Hobert family was left homeless when a Friday evening fire gutted their house on Wellman Road, northwest of Nashville. The blaze at the residence, located just north of the Stoney Point Free Methodist Church, was reported shortly after 6 p.m. The Hobert family escaped unharmed after discovering the upper floor of their house aflame. They fled safely from the dwelling, end were later able to salvage only some clothing and l^edroom furniture after the fire was extinguished. Most of the household goods were lost. Nashville firefighters battled the blaze for more than four hourjs, assisted by both the Hastings and Woodland Fire Depts. At about 11:30 p.m., flames rekindled and the Nashville firemen were recalled to the scene and remained there until past 1 a.m. the village. He served four years in the Navy. Presently, Wells - is em­ ployed at Oldsmobile in Lansing. He also worked for a company in Charlotte for ten years. Wells is currently first vice president of the Ver­ montville Lions Club. He also has served as a trustee on that organization’s board and held the position of secretary for two terms. He was also instrumental in forming the local snowmobile club. Wells said he decided to become a candidate because he has the time to spare to devote to the post of village president, and feels he can handle the related duties for the village, if elected. Goals he would like to help Vermontville achieve are to obtain a doctor for the town and attract more business. However, he acknowledges that “these are difficult to get in a small town.” But, he is willing to try to pursue those goals if there is a chance. “Vermontville will probably remain small all of its life, but there is still room for some improvements. He believes efficiency and organization are keys to being prepared to minimize any emergency or problem that should arise. One example, he comments, is that a more efficient blueprint of the water system should be available. When a problem developed recently, it took valuable Vermontville plans retirement dinner for Ernie Dies The Vermontville Chamber of Commerce and Village Council will host a retirement party March 22 to honor Ernest Dies for his 14 years of dedicated service as maintenance man for the town. The entire community is invited to share in the occasion by attending the potluck dinner party which will be held at 7 p.m. in the fire barn. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. time to discover “where the shut-offs were.” He also mentions, that the problems at the landfill need a solution. “Maybe we can’t do anything, but we have to hash out all of the alter- natives.” According to Wells, because of new state regulations, between $15­ 20,000 would have to be spent just to attain a Class 3 dump Cont. page 10 — (Maple Valley Hews photo by Susan Hinckley) Interest grows for Vermontville riends of the Library' club — Librarian Ingrid Northrup (left), Irene Hadden, library board member; and Sally Martin discuss plans to form a "Friends of the Library" organization in Vermontville. Interested groups or persons are invited to call the library or Sally for details. When Sally Martin wanted to join the Vermontville “Friends of the Library” organization, she discovered that such a group didn’t exist in the village. That didn’t deter her interest in the local library, however. After talking with the librarian, Ingrid Northrup, and other library personnel, Sally learned that a “Friends of the Library” organization would be most welcome in Vermontville. Because such a service group could be of great assistance to the library, Sally has decided to spearhead a campaign to recruit interested persons and groups to determine if a Friends of the Library group can be formed in Ver­ montville. Such a group would be service-oriented rather than a fund raising organization, explains Mrs Northrup. “The library is fairly sound financially because the village voted millage’to support, the library for the next 20 years. But, we' do need help with other things,” she said. Since there is only one person on duty at the library, members of a “Friends of the Library” group could be very helpful in performing a variety of services to benefit the library. Duties prospective members could perform include helping with the the summer story hour program, sponsored by the Women’s Club; coordinating publicity to promote the library and its varied* of­ ferings; lending a hand with some of the cleaning duties; making posters for up­ coming events; decorating bulletin boards, sewing curtains for the children’s room; and a host of other activities. As a member of the Capital Cooperative, based in Mason, the library in Vermontville now has the dimensions of a large library, notes Mrs. Nor­ thrup. “All of their materials are free for borrowing.” Libraries in Ingham and Jackson counties comprise the cooperative. In addition, the library has recently acquired a projector. Films may be obtained for library use without cost, so Mrs. Nor­ thrup feels that with volunteer help, these ser­ vices can benefit the com­ munity. The shows would be offered without charge so services to assist at the events would have to be donated. The local library has a circulation of more than 1,000 books per month. Toys, games, puzzles, and records also are available for loan. Persons or groups who are interested in forming a "Friends of the Library" organization in Vermontville are. urged to call Sally­ Martin at 726-1254 or the library. 726-1362. �TheMaple Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday. March 5. 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News In an attempt to arrest the distressing flu-like illness that has spread like wildfire through our community, Maple Valley Schools were again closed last Thursday and Friday to give those not yet afflicted a brief reprieve. Last week’s closing followed on the heelsofa February 18­ 19 shutdown for the same purpose. At that time, Maple Valley was among the first schools in the area to take action against the contagion which involves flu symptoms of unusual severity, plus related diseases and com­ plications. High absenteeism prompted the initial closing and other schools in our area soon followed suit. Let’s hope the respite is effective against the deadly bug! Nashville residents will again go to the polls next Monday - this time for the village’s March 10 General Election. On February 18, Nashville folks voted in the village Primary to narrow the field of Republican candidates seeking the office of president and three trustee seats on the village council. The posts of village clerk, treasurer, and assessor are also on the ballot, but unopposed. All candidates in the race are seeking 2-year terms. Rev. Allen Rice III of Lansing, executive director of the Michigan Council on Alcholic Problems (MICAP), will be at the Nashville United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 16, to deliver an address during the 9:45 a.m. worship ser­ vice. Rev. Rice will also be present for a 7:30 a.m. breakfast with the congregation at the Com­ munity House. Golden Agers of the Nash- ville United Methodist Church will gather at the Community House, March 14, for a noon potluck dinner. In preparation for the April 9th appearance of Rep. Donald H. Gilmer (R-55th District) at the Nashville Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting, the organization is seeking some insight to interests of the local people who will be attending the event. Questions or subject topics may be given to Charles Andrus, Jr., Chamber President, who will forward the information to Gilmer to allow the legislator to do any necessary research before his appearance here. If you have special areas of con­ cern that you would like to see discussed, please contact Andrus directly or at the upcoming March 12th dinner meeting of the Chamber, set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Steak House Restaurant in Nashville. With advance dinner reservations, the public is welcome to attend the Gilmer event, April 9. Also on the agenda for Wednesday’s meeting of the Chamber, March 12, is ex­ pected to be a report from a committee recently ap­ pointed by Andrus to plan the Chamber’s participation in Nashville’s upcoming September 19-20 Harvest Festival. The celebration is being sponsored by the Riverside Recreational Development Corp. Mem­ bers of the Chamber’s Harvest Festival committee are: Dave Mace, Stewart Southworth, George Hermenitt, Ardyce Jordan and Eloise Wheeler. At this writing, both Mr. and Mrs. George Vogt were patients at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was adrfii tted on the 20th, suffering from what appeared to be extreme exhaustion. It has since been determined that George suffered a slight heart attack and will be confined probably another week. Pat Vogt was taken to Pennock by ambulance Thursday morning and admitted, after, being taken ill at home. Sunday afternoon callers on Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wensko of Algonquin Lake, near Hastings, and Mrs. Evangie Miller of Lacey. Miss Lisa Guy of Battle Creek, a granddaughter to Veda, was also a weekend visitor at the Shull home. Many greetings, flowers, gifts and goodies made the recent celebration of the 90th birthday of Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nashville a happy event that lasted the whole week long. February 15th was the special day, but friends and relatives of Mrs. Moon remembered her throughout the week. Saturday, her niece, Mrs. Dorothy York of Portland, visited Mrs. Moon, and brought along a beautiful birthday cake. Accompanying Mrs. Yoric was her daughter, Mrs. Denise.. Ingraham, also of Portland. Clarence Reid of Nashville is reported to be feeling much improved but, at the. time of this report, was still confined to Leila Hospital in Battle Creek where he had earlier undergone hip surgety. Clarence had been released from the hospital following the operation in which he received an ar­ tificial hip joint. However, during recuperation at home he developed what appeared to be a blood clot in his leg, and he then had to be re­ admitted to the hospital for treatment. Clarence is now able to be up and around on crutches. We wish him a very speedy recovery and a quick return home. Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville was a Sunday dinner guest of Mrs. Jean Reid, also of this village. To celebrate her 9th bir­ thday, February 22nd, Lisa Corkwell of Nashville en­ tertained several of her friends for a slumber party Friday night. Present for the festivities at the Corkwell house were Amanda Conner, Lisa Johnson, Jennifer Robotham, Kim Burdick and By Susan Hinckley Cara Spoelstra, all of Nash­ ville, and Jennifer Thornton, of Assyria. Also joining in the fun was Lisa’s 4-year-old sister, Becky Sue. They are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Corkwell of Nashville. The Youth Fellowship of the Nashville United Methodist Church is spon­ soring a roller skating party Sunday evening, March 9th, at the Thornapple Rink. Time of the event is 6 to 8 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wilson, missionaires to the Phillipines, will be at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene for special Friday evening services at 7 p.m. March 14. Their presentation will be preceded by a 5 p.m. potluck dinner for all in­ terested persons. Also in attendance will be the District Missionary President for the Church of the Nazarene, Mrs. Paul Moore of Mt Pleasant. “World Day of Prayer” will be observed on Friday, March 7. Churches in this community and throughout the world will join in com­ bined services for prayer and Christian unity. Locally, community churches will gather at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene for 7:30 p.m. services to mark the annual event. The United Methodist Women of Nashville will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wed­ nesday, February 5th, at the local church. With bitter winter tem­ peratures, March arrived like a lion - most folks will agree. Thank heavens for Nashville’s talented and dedicated ambulance crew that has been kept literally on the run this past week, transporting flu victims and other sufferers to the hospital. Among those persons taken to the hospital with difficulty breathing or other apparent com­ plications of the flu were Mrs. Robert Hinde, Mrs. Fred White, Mrs. Carrie Maurer, Art Frevor, and a Hastings gentleman who blacked out as he was leaving a Nashville bar­ bershop Thursday morning. He had been recently laid up with the flu. Also transported to Pennock Hospital Thur­ sday morning was Mrs. George (Pat) Vogt. Another run to Pennock Hospital was made by the Nashville ambulance shortly after noon Thursday to take in a young woman who had apparently overdosed on drugs. In addition, the local ambulance crew also responded to a call Monday morning to the Sunset Acres nursing home on Lawrence Road, but the transport was handled by Hastings ambulance. , Ted Mrs. (Clara) Spoelstra of Nashville, who had been confined at Pennock Hospital with severe complications of the flu, was able to return home last Tuesday, She had been hospitalized a week. Mrs. Justin (Grace) Cooley of Nashville con­ tinues to improve at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, where she recently underwent surgery for removal of a brain tumor. Mrs. Cooley is able to be up and around some, as her recuperation progresses. Please take time to cheer her with a greeting. The address is: 1840Wealthy S. E., Grand Rapids, 49056. Her room is 1­ D38. Sorry to hear that Mrs. Rick (Cathy) Vessecchia of Nashville was ill and con­ fined at home last week. Up until her illness, she had been an “angel of mercy,” dashing around caring for others homebound by the bug. The Nashville Assembly of God will host a Missionary Convention the evenings of March 9th, 11th and 12th. At 7 p.m. Sunday, March 9, Greg Mondus, a missionary to Austria, Will speak. On Tuesday, March 11, a 7 p.m. address will be given by Cody Pelham, a Michigan native who will soon be enroute to Brussels, Belgium, to teach at the Continental Bible College there. On Wednesday, the 12th, Pastor Albert Marialke will share his experiences with home missions here in America with the local congregation. Rev. Robert VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) North State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.. 11 a.m.. Sun. A.M. Worship.. 9:15 Sunday School... 10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 PASTOR STEVEN L. REID a.m. All for your Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI Sunday............... 6 p.m. Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. AM Service........... 11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. PM Service.............. 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m Wed. Service........... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Youth...Roger Claypool FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 South Main, Vermontville 852-1512 LOW RATES & Same Day Service (across fromMltPoft Office in Nashville) CHURCH * 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/• mile East of M-66, Smiles south of Nashviile)- Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Morning Service . 11 a.m. Evening Service .. 7 p.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH , 219 Washington St.,Nashville Sun. SchooT...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: Church School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m.Morning Worship . 11 a.m. P.M. worship.......... 7 p.m. Evening Worship ..7p.m. Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Federal, State and City HOU HOURS: Mon. thru Sat. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m;—< PASTOR AAARVIN POTTER REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Gabby's INCOME TAX SERVICE EASTER SEWING UNITED METHODIST CHURCHMAPLE GROVE BIBLE Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Continued next page— Beautiful Stripes, Solids Prints and Plain Colors AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Taylor of the Nashville Assembly of God extends a welcome to all in the com­ munity to attend the missionary presentations. Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville enjoyed a recent weekend stay with her granddaughter and family, Glenda and Roger Hardenburg and children of Eagle. Mrs. Hardenburg drove to Nashville and picked Mrs. Becker up on Saturday. On Sunday, both went to Greenville to visit Bertha’s sister, Mrs. Eileen Neitzel, who recently took up residence in the new Friendship House apart­ ments there. Mrs. Mildred Bursley and Mrs. Thelma Stewart, both of Nashville, were in Charlotte Sunday to call on Mrs. Ara McConnell, who has recently been ill. The ladies also enjoyed a lovely Sunday dinner at the Kalamo Masonic Temple. Mr. and Mrs. Ard (Iza) Decker of Nashville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Decker and family of Delton. - The gathering was in honor of John’s recent birthday. Larry Schaub, who made such a hit at last fall’s Harvest Ball with his records of the 50*s and 60*s, will be appearing March 22 at the Nashville V.F.W. Hall at a dance sponsored by the Riverside Recreational Riverside Development Corp. The Worship. Worship......'........... 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. REV. DAVE FLEMING Rev. Richard Wadsworth PASTOR RANDY REED Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.nj. REV. MOLLY TURNER �•W A.. <M ’«h. lW i Ss® s® W; Wj •uw 75 ftb y^} *4«S 4S « *w **j^ »hiii 8m® Bill,, fctfifcji c cji ^JRjk ^Wtiill ^Ete^siji Mr Eg,! Wpst (a; 3 taiuJei 3087 • tn it te federal, fe ta .t' iait at it 'Inc KBS M IHUEl Suit# ■St upcoming dance is part of the RRDC’s ongoing fund­ raising campaign to develop a community recreational park on the banks of the Thornapple River, west of the Main Street stores. Tickets for the March 22 dance at the V.F.W. are $3 per couple, or $2, single. They will be available at the door. Schaub will spin discs from his 1,200-plus record collection throughout the Saturday evening event. Because of his extensive filing system, he is able to fill most requests for songs from the 50’s and 60’s era. The dance is open to the public. Jim and Lori Sheldon of Ludington were recently 4­ day visitors at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nate Sheldon of rural Nash­ ville. In honor of Jim’s birth­ day Sunday, they were all guests of the Nate Sheldon’s daughter and family, Natalie and Howard Casterline and children of Assyria. Also present for the event were Julie Ellen Sheldon of Nash­ ville and Mr. and Mrs. Gary (Paula) Kimble and daughter Julie Michelle Murphy of Morrison Lake. The family gathering was briefly interrupted when Howard Casterline sustained injuries while working on his all-terrain vehicle. Fortunately, as it turned out he had only suffered pain­ fully pulled muscles, which was determined after he was taken . to a Battle Creek hospital for emergency treatment. When he returned home, the Sheldon family resumed their celebration of Jim’s birthday. “Bus Sunday,” set for March 16, will kick off a 6­ weeks Sunday School at­ tendance campaign by the Nashville Baptist Church. That day, all workers in the bus ministry will be honored and the church will shoot for a goal of 300 riding the church buses to attend services. The campaign will conclude with “Victory Day” on Sunday, April 20. Present for that occasion will be Florida evangelist Wayne Swearingen and Billy Speer, gospel singer from Virginia. Each had made a previous appearance at the Nashville Baptist Church in 1979. This year, both Swearingen and Speer will be at the church from April 19-23 to conduct a 5-day evangelistic crusade. Capping the Sunday School promotion will be a Friday, April 25, victory celebration for church youngsters from grades 3 through 6 who at­ tended Sunday School during the campaign and brought along visitors. The victory night event, which will. The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, March 5. 1980__Page 3 feature movies and games at the church and razed last the church, will wrap-up the week. Plans for the vacant 6-weeks program. lot are currently undecided, Saturday, • March 22, but the site will be seeded college-age youths of the with grass in the spring. Nashville Baptist Church are The Nashville Fire Dept, planning an afternoon of responded to a call at the winter sports fun at Echo Dennis Mapes home near Valley near Kalamazoo. The Barryville very early excursion will be by church Tuesday morning. A bus, departing from the chimney fire was exchurch at 12:30 p.m. tinguished without pumping The Capitol City Christian water. Damage was minor. School Choir from Lansing Kenneth A. Meade, a will perform at 7 p.m. Nashville native now of Sunday services at the Nash­ Franklin, wrote last week to ville Baptist Church, March say how much he had en­ 23. joyed the recent The Administrative Board “Memories” on Nashville’s of the Nashville United old brick schoolhouse. “The Methodist Church will meet article and the pictures on at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, the burning of the old school at the church. It will be and the building of the new preceded by a 7 p.m. one brought back meeting of the Council on memories,” he wrote. Ministries. “When I attended, the Again this year, Nashville chemistry laboratory was in will host two tournaments the basement, near the leftfor horseshoe pitchers from hand basement windows as throughout the lower half of you face the picture. The Michigan, and Ohio and manual training room was in Indiana. The courts at the other side of the Putnam Park will again be basement.” Meade said he the scene of the action. Lyle thought there was a French of Nashville, an domestic science or home active participant and economics work room for member of the regional cooking, sewing, etc., on the tournament planning side, near the chemistry committee, reports that the laboratory. He remembered pitchers always look forward another unusual feature "of to coming to Nashville. the 1902 school. “There was a Usually the participants spot in the large high school arrive in campers and stay assembly room on the top in Putnam Park. Tour­ floor, where, if you sat in naments here this year are certain seats and jiggled set for May 10-11 and July 4, .your feet, you could make 5, 6. Lyle expects quite a the whole room vibrate — crowd on the Fourth, and sometimes' causing the hopes the local merchants radiators to rattle,” wrote and townspeople can have Meade. “A lot of the boy some kind of “doings” that students from my era will weekend to welcome the remember that.” Meade influx of visitors to our graduated from NHS in 1921. village. That 3-day com­ We appreciate the shared petition is a warm-up for a memories. Friendship Tournament set John Hartwell of rural for the following weekend in Nashville, who was recently Canada; at which con- injured in a snowmobile testants from both countries mishap near Traverse City will play. There are 18 and briefly confined to a tournaments scheduled in hospital there, is now conMichigan this summer by tinuing to recover at home. the Wolverine Horseshoe Ted Mix of Nashville was Pitchers Association, and taken ill last week and has two of them are going to be been confined to bed at home right here in our town. This after suffering severe dizzy is certainly an honor for spells. So many folks are Nashville and a superb ailing now, many remaining compliment to our Putnam homebound to recuperate. Park facilities. Howard E. Brumm, a The Cloverleaf ClasS of the Nashville native now of Nashville United Methodist Charlevoix, wrote some tame Church will meet Thursday, March 6, at the Community House. Hostess for the 1:30 p.m. event is Mrs. Hilda Baas of Nashville. Nice to see the im­ provement made by the Nashville Baptist Church to the northwest corner of the Phillips and Washington Streets intersection. An “eyesore” of a house, deserted and dilapidated, was recently purchased by ago to share a remembrance about the late Frank Russell, who is the subject of this week’s “Memories of the Past.” Seems that back in the days when there was a jewelry and watch repair business run in conjunction with Von Furniss’ Drug Store (where Simon Phar­ macy is now located), there was a large watch displayed in the window so passers-by could easily check their watches against the store timepiece, which was always supposed to show the correct time. This was in the early 1900’s the same time Frank had charge of the steam-powered water pumping station for Nash­ ville. Then, the village fathers told Frank he should blow the steam whistle every day at noon, continued Brumm, just to make sure it was in working order, since it also served as the village fire alarm. “Now, Frank was a meticulous fellow,” wrote Brumm, “and when they told him to blow the whistle at 12 o’clock, he blew the whistle precisely and sharply at noon.” To be sure his watch was correct, Frank would stop by the drug store on his way to work each morning — just to check the store timepiece. “Well, when Darrow the jeweler heard the fire whistle at 12 o’clock, he’d jump up and check his faith­ ful watch in the window, to be sure it was on correct time, as he assumed Frank would always have the correct time to sound off at noon,” explained Brumm. “Darrow didn’t realize Frank had earlier that day set his watch with the one in the jeweler’s window. It’s no wonder they always agreed with each other," concluded Brumm. Len W. Feighner, then editor-publisher of the Nashville News, is the one who, according to Brumm, broke the story of the wat­ ches checked unknowingly against each other. “Len blew it up for all it was worth,” noted Brumm. “Naturally, it provided much merriment among those concerned, as well as the rest of the news-reading public, to say nothing of those who checked their watches, either at the drug store window, or by the 12 o’clock whistle.” WANTED: 6 ambitious people interested in making an extra $1,000 a month working part-time. Phone 758-3264, Lacey, (tfn) VOTE FOR STAN TRUMBLE For All Your Insurance Needs 178 S. Main, Vermontville Phone (517) 726-0634 Owners Insurance UteHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main, Vermontville Ph. 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Black rwi as aNOSI c v W• r »i. lliams aH>m. i> Dasosx ,ita, sdi.<erv David Carpenter A--.IM.. N.I. X, H I HHI,SI!I| N'T ■ *yEiilMleAn *iG’f id» »n«i eara- 1 DIRECTORS - Dr. B. F. Brown - Terril TMh,AoNmM<a.is I*’, Clyde A. Fulton and Loan Association Lynwood Webb FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU . HOME OFFICE Reya Lerch fll^ANt HVWrNWMiN. - John B. Smith Nashville. Mich. CHARLOTTE. MICH. Phone 543 3880 Phone 852 1830 • Eaton Rapids, Mich*. - Phone 6634551 Olivet, Mich. Phone 749-2811 Donald L. Hummel �The Mople Volley News Noshville Wednesday March 5 1980 — Page 4 Memories of the pas Nashville was Frank Russell's world. He hadn't really figured it that way at the start, but when cir­ cumstances altered his plans, Frank made the best of it. He gave up his youthful dreams and dedicated his life to caring for his widowed mother, while serving his village and concisely recording its day-to-day life in diaries that are now a veritable treasure of Nash­ ville history. From the time he was a young lad, Frank had always dreamed of a life on the railroad. He had been a engineer briefly at Pontiac, and longed to pilot a streamlined locomotive. But when he was called home from operating a threshing machine at Devils Lake, North Dakota, to look after his mother following his father’s death in 1902, Frank traded those train dreams in for a settled life as Nash­ ville’s village engineer. “Frank loved anything that had to do with steam engines,” recalls Vern Staup of Nashville, who grew up near Russell’s bailiwick — the pump house'at Putnam Park. Frank Russell gave up his dream of running a loco­ motive to become Nashville's village engineer when he was nearly 37. A dedicated public servant, he later received a state award and was still employed at his death at age 83, when he' worked for the village on "sort of a pension." Frank's brief but comprehensive diaries reveal Nashville's early life and time. He loved to read Police Gazette in his spare time. (Photos loaned, courtesy HelenDille) At Pontiac Silverdome SATURDAY By Susan Hinckley When Frank was hired on April 10,1907, to run the two steam pumps in Nashville’s waterworks building, he tackled the job with rare dedication. He moved a bed­ in alongside the machinery and slept there for the next 29 years, pampering the old steam pumps — operating first one then the other — to assure Nashville a safe, Kids could look but not touch the machinery that Frank Russell kept proudly dependable and adequate polished at the waterworks plant. Two pumps, powered by a coal-fired boiler, public water supply. For this kept the standpipe filled. Frank also sounded the fire whistle on the steam boiler; herculean effort, the State of w ith coded blasts signaled location for firemen. When diesel replaced steam Michigan in 1946, conferred power in 1936, there was no market for old pumps so they were junked. Frank s upon Frank Russell the pin-ups decorated walls of building. Edward Dunbar Rich award in recognition of his more than quarter-century of “meritorius and faithful service.” In those early years of Frank’s employ, Nashville’s municipal water supply was pumped directly from the Thornapple River into the 85,000 gallon standpipe in Putnam Park. To keep the tower ’filled, Frank would awaken early each morning to start the machinery to bring the pressure up for the new day. At that time, -the village water piped into Idfchl homes was used only for non­ consumption purposes. It’s primary use was for fighting fires, and one of Frank’s predecessors had lost his job as water plant operator when a nearby village-owned home in which he lived was Old wooden shanty at rear of building stored coal for boiler. Now-missing destroyed by fire because of smokestack seemed to dwarf standpipe which held 85,000 gallons of river water. his neglect'in keeping water Frank hung curtains at pump house, planted flowers and manicured lawn in in the standpipe. No such Putnam Park. His duties included work on water and sewer lines in village, and thing would happen under reading meters. He traveled by bike. Frank’s reign! The waterworks plant was his pride andjoy; he kept the those rules was sure to result “If any of us kids got into May 30, 1911. “A pleasant equipment in spotless in a quick scolding from his flower beds at the park, Decoration Day.” His condition and operating Russell, a normally taciturn we got kicked right out,” diaries noted all. perfectly. man. recalls Vern fondly. “Frank Through Frank’s concise “He was pretty fussy It wasn’t long before liked his flowers and he was entries we also learn that about keeping the brass all Frank k Russell Russell became pretty proud of that park.” Charles Putnam, a With only a hand mower, polished up,” remembers something of an institution prominent local citizen, was Vern. “He would let us kids around Putnam Park, which Frank kept both Putnam an active volunteer worker come iin and lode, but we he cared for along with his Park and the old villageat the park named in his wanted to behave ourselves waterworks duties. (Frank owned Depot Park near the honor. (While Putnam and and not touch* anything also did other water and Michigan Central Railroad his wife later left their where it 'would leave a sewer-related jobs for the station neatly trimmed. spacious brick home to the fingerprint.” A breach ofvillage.) Frank’s diaries are filled village for- use as a library, with notations of projects the park was not a gift from undertaken at Putnam Park the Putnams. The land for it and community events was purchased by the village staged on the precisely from the Henry Ralston manicured lawn. heirs and the park was then “Band played in park this named after Putnam, its forenoon” wrote Frank on SUNDAY 1:00 p.m. Event -$6.00 2:00 p.m. Event- $8.00 8:00 p.m. Event- $8.00 Childrens and Under — $1.00 ■ Tickets at All J.L Hudsons and Silverdome MARCH 8 AND MARCH 9 THREE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SHOWS A Nashville Native, home to Frank was the Phillips Street residence of his mother. But he slept at the waterworks plant to keep watch of the machinery. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. March 5. 1980 — Page 5 Memories of the past continued chief booster next to counting of coal delivered to Frank.) power the plant. And the “Charley Putnam putting coming and going of trains up outhouse at the park,” were frequently mentioned? wrote Frank on May 13,1910. The journals also record In subsequent entries, Frank’s salary, drawn “Put,” as he was called by monthly from the village. In Frank, commenced work on 1908, it ranged from $39 to $45 a park fountain and got it per month. working; dug a foundation Frank never drove an for the installed “his” park auto. He was a familiar sight sign; began work on another around town, wheeling along । summer house, planted trees on his bicycle, and he was in the park, etc. always on time. Frank’s diaries are “I remember him as a crammed with precious very conscientious man,” tidbits of Nashville history. recalls his niece, Helen Daily weather was always Woodard Dille of Kentwood. noted. And there are running “The neighbors used to say commentaries about life on they could set their clocks by the Thornapple River (first his punctual arrival at home day of swimming for the for breakfast at 7, dinner at kids, first day of skating, 12, and supper exactly at fishing, ice harvesting, and 5:30.” water level); road conditions Frank took his meals at and traffic by the water the Phillips Street home of plant (sleighs, buggies, his mother, Mrs. Hiram autos and “wheels,” the (Helen Fuller) Russell. His then-common term for diaries are filled with entries bikes); the planting, har- relating Frank’s installation vesting'and selling prices of of plumbing, heating, etc., in local garden crops; con­ the residence and accounts struction of new homes and of hiring pointing and other • village buildings; wallpapering done. At spring tragedies, including fiVes, cleaning time, Frank helped accidents, illnesses and “pound rugs up home” for deaths in the community — his mother. often down to whose dog had “He was so good to my died); plus occasional social grandmother and to my events and noteworthy local aunt, Sue McKelvey, who tiffs. looked after the house for In addition, Frank logged him in later years,” wrote every, imaginable sort of Mrs. Dille. public works-related village Frank’s declining years business including water were spent reading water mains tapped; sewer lines meters and filing saws at the laid; meters read; lines old waterworks building thawed; crosswalks cleared; after it had been stripped of roads graveled, or its works when a new well “watered” by the street was driven south of the river sprinkler; bridges “snowed” and a diesel-powered pump for sleigh traffic; and, of installed there. Frank kept a fire at the old course, detailed entries on the operation of the pump house where he acted machinery in the water­ as sort of an unofficial works building with an ac- custodian of a dog pound and IF YOU WANT TO REMODEL YOUR HOME, CALL... HOEFLER4 Improvements REMODELING — Big and Small — FREE ESTIMATESGREG HOEFLER, Contractor Ph. 726-0683 Vermontville High Octane® Pig Startena® This 18% starter ration keeps those fast gains going strong. The high energy formulation, balanced amino acids, vitamins and minerals promote real growth power. And special additives help reduce bacterial scours, too. became known as the best filer and setter of saws in this part of the country. When Frank died in January 1952 at age 82, he had worked for the village nearly 45 years and set an example ofdedication that is hard to equal. And the dreams of his youth lingered still. “He had always wanted to go on being an engineer on the railroad,” remembers his niece, Helen. “He once told me that he never heard the train go through that he didn’t wish he could be on it.” " Horse tack repair program planned A demonstration on do-ityourself tack repair will be held during the March 13 4-H Developmental Committee meeting. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall, on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Fred Dixon, an Eaton County leathercraft leader,will be conducting the tack repair program and also stressing how horsemen can make much of the tack needed for their horses. The meeting is open to anyone interested. For more information, contact the EatonxCounty CES at 543-2310. Card party and fun night planned Progressive euchre, card games, dancing for the kids, prizes, and snacks are all planned for the county-wide Family Fun night. It'will be hosted by the"Eaton County 4-H Council and the public is invited to attend. It will be held on Saturday, March 8, from 7:30 - 11:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. There will be a donation of $1.00 per person, with a $5.00 maximum per family group. All proceeds will go to the 4­ H Building Improvement Fund. BY Nancy Diuble Ext. 4-H Youth Agent The Eaton county 4-H program directly involves 1350 young people and 434 adult and teen volunteer leaders from throughout the county. Over 750 families are involved and many others participate in 4-H sponsored or co-sponsored activities throughout the year. One branch of the 4-H program is the Eaton County 4-H Council. It assists in planning, financing and conducting the county program. Each organized club can have an adult and a teen representative on the Council. The Council is a non-profit group that sup­ ports many awards, trips and activities for 4-H members. Council, is also responsible for maintaining the 4-H Building, located on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. The 4-H Building was remodeled in 1972 from the donations of 4-H families and businesses. At that time panel sheets and ceiling tiles were purchased by the community people and this allowed Council to make the improvements. More building improvements are now un- The March County-wide 4­ H Dog Working Session will be held on Tuesday, March 11, from 7-9 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the Fairgrounds in Charlotte. All 4-H mem­ bers interested in the dog project are invited to bring their dogs and work with them. In addition, there will be a special speaker. Dr. Randy Carpenter, DVM, from Charlotte yrill talk about the general health care and immunization of dogs. FOR SALE: 1965 Olds 88 - 4 door, 5 good tires, runs good, 18 mpg. 852-0914. ______ derway and with the tiling of the floor in the Kardel Hall section, tiles are being sold for $1.00 per tile. All donations will have their name displayed in Kardel Hall. Many of the 4-H clubs are setting up their own fund raising campaign to help support Council and the 4-H building. Projects have ranged from selling cards to making cattle rope halteis and selling them. Several county-wide activities are also planned and the public is cordially invited to attend. The first event is the “Family Fun Night” to be held Saturday, March 8 from 7:30-11:00 p.m. at the 4-H building. There will be progressive euchre, dancing for the kids, snacks, prizes and good fellowship. On Friday, March 28th, there will be a benefit basketball game at the Charlotte Jr. Hi Auditorium. It will bfigin at 8 p.m. anf the Eaton County 4-H Clown club will be playing the WITL Warriors. Proceeds will go to the council and Building Im­ provement Fund. Then get ready for a Pancake Supper, sponsored by the 4-H Council on Saturday, April 19. Serving will begin at 4 p.m. and the supper will be held at the 4-H Building. 4-H activities help build the individual, give a sense of achievement, and self­ worth, provides op­ portunities for interaction, plus 4-H can be a family affair! Anyone wishing more information on 4-H or the fund-raising campaign should contact the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension service, at 543-2310. Board of Review VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP The Board of Review will hold public meetings at the Vermont­ ville Fire Barn on MARCH 10 & 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Esti­ $$$ YOU WANT TO SAVE, DOLLARS $$$ Then call NASHVILLE HEATING and ask about a time clock for your electric water heater. NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE, 852­ 9231. (tfn) mated multiplier factor... 1.15. FRED FRITH, Supervisor Vermontville Township YOUR BEST BUYS ARE AT JOHNSON’S DENTAL FLOSS Dog working session scheduled FINAL NET 8OZ. 50 YD. JOHNSON & JOHNSON SOFF COSMETIC PUFFS $169 73<t 260’S 59<U BARNES HIND L TYLENOL EXTRA STRENGTH TABLETS Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) YOU STILL MAY ORDER YOUR CHICKS! FARMER’S FEED SERVICE Ph. 945-9926 K Purina... planning tomorrow with research today There will be a special Budget work­ shop for the Nash­ ville Village Council MARCH 6,1980 at 7 p.m. at Township Hall in Nashville. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Village Clerk WETTING SOLUTION 2oz. CLEANING A SOAKING TITAN 35CC SOLUTION Afl 4oz. CHLORASEPTIC LIQUID 6 oz. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: • NOTICE • 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings 4-H fund raising campaign underway S139 PEPTO BISMOL fast! Sore Throat Relief J), ) LOZENGES 18’S S 88C । , i® Simon Pharmacy ® , HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5:30 PHONE 852-0845 NASHVILLE v:* �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 5, 1980 — Page 6 Over 300 attend Cub Scout Blue & Gold banquet The, Cub Scouts and their families and guests gathered Feb. 25, at the Maple Valley High Cafeteria for their Blue & Gold Banquet. The Cubs and den leaders ' Nancy's BEAUTY SHOP Open 6 Days a week ... From 9 to 4:30 Vermontville xPh. 726-0330/ had been busy preparing decorations and planning the event for a month and their efforts were rewarded with a color filled evening of good food and celebrating. Cubmaster Kenneth Meade welcomed over 300 people to the gathering and spoke the invocation.. Following the potluck dinner, the cubs of Webelos den no. 1 led by James Bryan arranged the flags' and led the pledge of alleigence starting the evening’s program. Cubmaster Meade in­ troduced the guests including former scout leader Fred Ackett and Mrs. BIDS WANTED 1977 CHEVROLET IMPALA — MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS — Contact. . Gerald Aldrich Maple Valley Bus Garage - Nashville 852-9421 Ackett; Village president Harold Christiansen and Mrs. Christiansen; district executive David and Mrs. Kleinfelter and children; and Paul Kesler, Scout­ master. Entertainment was a program read by Kevin Rathburn, Billy Brenton, Randy Fisher, Carl Partridge, Danny Murphy and Mr. Meade while 28 Cubs displayed signs and props which showed the parents the operation and purpose of our pack, including what we do to learn, for fun, to earn money and why we exist. Following the program den leaders Linda Sebastian, Rotha Murphy, Dennis Priddy, Steve Shoup, Cindy Slocum, Judy Valley, Kay Rathburn|| Tammy Tammy Hulsebos, Connie Meade, Webelos leaders James Bryan, Don Steinbrecher and Jack Schaub were presented gifts in thanks for their efforts thru the year working with the Cubs and for serving on the com­ mittee. SondraRathburn, June Bryan, Lois Steinbrecher, 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 Board of Education, pursuant to a directive from the Intermediate School Board of Eaton Inter­ mediate School District, Michigan, has called a special election to be held in the district on Tuesday, April 15, 1980. TAKE NOTICE that the purpose of the special election is to vote on the following proposition: AREA VOCATIONAL - TECHNICAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the one mill limitation ($1.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation on the annual property tax previously approved by the electors of Eaton Intermediate School District, state of Michigan, for the establishment and operation of area vocational-technical education programs be increased by one mill ($1.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation? 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 TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1980, IS MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1980. PERSONS REGIS­ TERING AFTER 5:00 O'CLOCK P.M., ON MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1980, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or town­ ship 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. Elam L. Rockwell Secretary, Board of Education Sandy Sprague, Schaub, Pat Barb Priddy, Brenda Shoup and Jean Reid were also recognized for their assistance to the den leaders. Awards people Dave and Claudia Finkler were honored for their out­ standing work as was den leader coach Sally Peake and secretary-treasurer Sharon Bishop. Dave Finkler and Cubmaster Meade awarded these badges: Glen Sebastian, Matt Schaub, Mark Lancaster, Joe and John Sprague, Eric Steidel, Lyle Wyskowski, Robbie Norton, Seth Sprinkle, Matt Borner, Greg Shoup, Scott Tobias, Jeff Kent, Ryan Hickey, Bryant Filter, Kris Hulsebos, and Wilson Ashley received wolf badges; Scott Valley, Sean Bitgood, Randy Bishop, Steve Martin, Robbie Loy and Billy Brenton arrows; a Bear badge to Danny Murphy; Randy Fisher, Richie Varney, Darren Fisher, Scott Lenz and Richard Meade received bear badges and Webelos colors and moved into Webelos along with Kevin Rathburn and Billy Brenton. Earning the Webelos badge were Jim Bryan, Scott Reid and George Steinbrecher; activity badges went to Kenny Bishop, Danny Kellogg, Pat Hagon, Matt Peake, Steve Smith, Greg Godbey, Larry Kienutske, Carl Partridge 4-H leader and members learned about Vet Science Phyllis, Ron and Karena and Chris Schaub. A special Blue and Gold award was presented to Cubmaster Meade, it was a campaign hat selected to express the thanks of the adult scouters and the Cubs for the time and efforts he has directed toward the Cub Scout program. Webelos James Bryan became a Boy Scout and was welcomed into Troop 177 by Scoutmaster Paul Kesler and Scouts Robert Kesler, Kenny Meade and Richard Rozell. The evening concluded with a closing performed by some of the Webelos. The pinewood derby race will be held March 22, at the Kellogg School. Time and further information will be in this paper before the event. The race is an interesting event and we welcome the public. Trio charged with breaking & entering at Nashville Baptist Church Warrants were issued last following their arrest week by the Barry County Wednesday near Hastings. Prosecutor’s office for three Bond on each was set at $10,000 at 56th District Court suspects in a breaking - and entering which occurred last Friday afternoon. The alleged incident in­ recently in Nashville. Named in the warrants volves a breaking and en­ were two seventeen year old tering at the Nashville youths and a 21 year old Baptist Church on the night man, all of Thornapple Lake of February 20. Road, Nashville. The suspects are being held at Barry County jailFOR SALE: 1973 Ford Torino - 59,000 miles, runs Winter sports good, body bad, two new radial tires, six cylinder. 852­ award banquet 0914. Nights for honoring the WANTED TO BUY: Used athletes of Maple Valley who piano in good condition. have participated in the Reasonable. Phone 726-1114, winter sports programs will Vermontville. Tues, or be held on the following Thurs. anytime. evenings: Monday, March 17 MISSING SATURDAY for our volleyball and MORNING, from 4010 River wrestling teams and Rd. corner of Charlton Pk. Tuesday, March 18 for the Rd., 5 year old Norwegian basketball and cheerleading Elk Hound, black and silver squads. Both evenings will and light tan. Has Barry Co. begin at 6:30 with a potluck dog tags, silver chain, curled dinner in the high school tail and tatoo on groin with x/z cafeteria. numbers 8” long. Tatoo is FOR SALE: Mary Kay 383-26-6263. Any information call Cosmetics at reduced prices, please 948-8986, Hastings. Ron Harriman. 852-0914. NEED TAX HELP? Call CURBY’S BARBER SHOP, Gabby’s Tax Service. Low Sunfield, Michigan - closed rates, same day service. 852­ March 11 thru 15. Open 1512. Nashville. (3-4) March 18. Action Ads Brown of Charlotte attended the 4-H Veterinary Science Leaders workshop, February 29 and March 1, in Tustin. They joined other 4-H leaders and members from across the state of Michigan THE VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE at Kettunen Center, the COUNCIL REGULAR MARCH MEET­ Michigan 4-H leader training facility. ING HAS BEEN CHANGED TO ... “The conference was esent, new J THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1980 ... a at designed to present, new ideas about veterinary | 7:30 P.M. AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. science and to give “handsNATALIE GAEDERT, on” experience, experence, ” says | Nancy Diuble, Eaton County Village Clerk 4-H Youth Agent. The conference offered seminars on small animal health care, preventative health care for horses, dissecting poultry and • BOARD of REVIEW • rabbits, preparing The Castleton Township Board of Review will specimens and using microscopes. Several meet at the Castleton Township Hall on South Michigan State University Main St. in Nashville on MONDAY, MARCH 10 & faculty members and Ex­ TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1980 and as many other tension specialists served as days as needed to review the assessment roll of resource persons during the Castleton Township. Hours 9 a.m. to 12 noon and two-day conference. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, the workshop A three year sales and appraisal study shows gave vet science leaders and the ratio of assessments to true cash value to be: members the opportunity to share project and exhibit AGRICULTURAL .................. 38.66 ideas. Karena Brown also COMMERCIAL......................................... 46.74 presented her award win­ INDUSTRIAL...................... <..................46.42 ning Vet Science demon­ RESIDENTIAL........................................... 47.17 stration on the nutrients Tentative multipliers to attain 50% are: needed by sheep. AGRICULTURAL ....... '................................ 1.29 The 4-H Veterinary COMMERCIAL.................. ......... 1.07 Science Leaders workshop INDUSTRIAL.............................................1.08 was made possible through a RESIDENTIAL.............................................. 1.06 grant from the Upjohn NOTE: The assessment roll will be turned over Company and the Michigan Milk Producers Association. to the Board of Review on March 4, 1980. For For more information those wishing to discuss their assessment with about the veterinary science me prior to this date I will be at the township hall program or other 4-H ac­ on March 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to tivities contact Nancy Diuble 3 p.m. at the Eaton County Cooperative extension JUSTIN W. COOLEY, Supervisor Service office, at 543-2310. • NOTICE: CASTLETON TOWNSHIP �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. March 5. 1980 — Page 7 Many have asked: East Side.. .west Side What is a "Young Elder”? y... ora , sse all around the town By Max Kelley SSi§ Si§ lMi2lis Mi2lis »l»< Six s*s ’***«Ss> «s ''* *• «££?>$i ** s?j8b Jj8S b 4 J<S « *^; ta ”li j J?t*®^ll fabfe “'’ywil.’in® . ■ ■ Di ^^sfefcc tataijit ___ ■tal'fy !»i to b USlbilq tana ta all m iSSllfcg j* ' 'I* infi !*• their efforts. Our congratulations to each and every member in behalf of our entire community. Article elsewhere in this issue. Get to know the candidates for Mayor and Council persons for our village. Election is March 10. Noticed all church at­ tendances are down for the last couple of months. Now that we are on top of the flu bug, hope this improves. To Nina and Gary Reed: Come one, you guys, gotta get you both feeling better. Your smiling faces are missed about town. To Jennie Boyd: Haven’t seen you out and around lately. Used to live next door to this gal. She is a great humanitarian and a wonderful neighbor. Our Senior Citizen friends are taking advantage of social service’s tran­ sportation program and attending the dinners at the Eagle on Tuesdays in • PUBLIC HEARING • ... 7 HX f Notice - Village Council meeting has been changed to March 13th at 7 o'clock. This will be a hearing on the budget. If you are interested in what goes on in our village, plan on being there. Dora Nisse and Ella Saylor entertained Margy and Duane Mishler and Matt on occasion of Margy’s bir­ thday, Sunday. I won’t tell if you won’t. Brother Ron dropped in to wish her a happy one. To members of the “Board of Trustees” for the Chamber of Commerce: There will be a meeting on the second Tuesday at noon in the Siegar Hut Cafe. Congratulations to Ver­ montville Womens Club on its 40th anniversary. It was this writer’s pleasure to interview Mrs. Hildred Peabody and Dorothy Carpenter on occasion of the celebration of the Womens Club 40th anniversary. I have seen first-hand the iinpact on our community of The Nashville Village Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed use of the 11th Entitle­ ment Period Federal Revenue Shar­ ing (*25,973.00) in conjunction with the 1980 Fiscal Year Budget on ... MARCH 13, 1980 at 6:30 p.m. at Castleton Twp. Hall in Nashville. _______________SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Village Clerk ounuiioj CTtkgi talkii| tai , Charlotte. This is a good outing and I’m sure all enjoy it. The Elbert Carpenters were in Waldron, Mich, over the weekend. Elbert is president of the alumni there and they attended com­ mittee meetings in its preparations. Don’t ask him to sing his school song, cause he will. Gung-ho, Elbert. Watch for announcements of “Ernie Die’s Day” coming up. Fun time. Tip O’Neil, Speaker of the House, has been layed low with the flu bug. Dinner planned for Howard Wolpe, 3rd District Congressman, with speaker O’Neil as guest, was cancelled for Saturday night. The date has been reset for March 22nd as of now. It was my intent to have pictures of the “Trophy” won by Bad News softball team (snow team) to show for your pleasure, but plans get changed. Stop in to Vermontville Hardware and see the beautiful * trophy. They are the champs of snow games and drew large crowds. They have played in Charlotte and Olivet that I know of. Good luck, all you guys! Thought - Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. YOU WANT TO BURN WOOD AND SAVE $$$S You need help. Call NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE, 852-9231. (tfn) Kelley Variety’s 25th anniversary ad. in last week’s paper read, in part, “We may be the oldest * same-owner’ retailer in town, but we still have young ideas.” That is, that was supposed to be what it said. The line appeared in print, however, as “We still have Young Elders.” Some have wondered if the store was a training ground for young preachers, as some churches call their newly ordained ministers Elders. Others have asked if Max and Lynn Kelley were trying to spike any rumors that they may be getting older despite their 25 years on From our readers— DEAR EDITOR: On behalf of Barry County Community Development, I would like to express our appreciation for the fine articles in your Feb. 20,1980, issue dealing with the Downtown Plan and Home fix-up. I felt Susan Hinckley did * an excellent job in presen­ ting the important facts of the two meetings. We appreciate the Maple Valley News helping us to alert the local community as to how this grant can be of service to them. .Sincerely, Steven L. Reid Barry County­ Community Development LONNY KIENUTSKE has worked harder on and is more knowledgeable about the pending 4.3 Million Dollar Sewer Project than anyone in this Village, and because that project is far from being completed, he should be re-elected as Trustee to the Village Council. ITKE: .miEMA$®IOVO®| ■ar.14 Chrl.tla.a.. - Village Preeideat mkukiw lATTHEfW®®- Village Saadra Owner - Irene's Beauty Shop I uresinmt - Nashville Hardware kx ft Sporting Goods Inc, T. KoM.Mt - Village Treatee iice Ageaegr OLnoeerkaOner -r Nashville r Serviea S an M. Corfcwell - Village Clerk >is J. Elliston - Village Treasurer >lo Valley Im. Main St. - by publicly stating that they are “young” Elders. Most unfortunate ofall, the four young ladies employed at the store feared that perhaps the Kelleys were making a joke about their age in the public print. Well, actually folks, it was none of the above. What it was, was a “goof” made by a tired copy-reader with eyestrain at the end of a long, hard day. So — there you have it. The Kelleys don’t “still have young Elders”; and now the ladies working there can breathe a bit easier! SEEDLING SALE SPECIES AGE SIZE PRICE per 500 White Pine Scotch Pine Red Pine Austrian Pine N. White Cedar White Spruce Norway Spruce Colorado. Blue Spruce Douglas Fir Autumn Olive White Birch * ’Carpathian Walnut also known as winter hardy English Walnut Butternut 2-0 2-0 2- 0 3- 0 3-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2- 0 3- 0 4- 0 4-0 3-0 4-8" 6-12" 3- 6" 6t12" 4- 8" 6-12” 6-12" 6-12” 6-12" 10-15" 10-15" 4- 5' 5- 6' 6- 8' 6-8’ *35.00 *35.00 *35.00 *35.00 *50.00 *42.50 *42.50 *60.00 *45.00 25/*5.00 25/*5.00 *8.00 ea. *9.00 ea. *10.00 ea. *10.00 ea. Quantity Limited Orders must be received by APRIL 1. Trees available in mid-April, sorry minimum order of 500 foT any one specie except Autumn Olive, White Birch, Walnut and Butternut. “A minimum of two (2) Hardy English Walnuts. TERMS OF SALE Full payment by check or money order must accom­ pany the order. Make check payable to Thornapple­ Grand Soil Conservation District. THORNAPPLE-GRAND Soil Conservation District 200 N. Bostwick - P.O. Box 135 Charlotte, Michigan 48813 - Phone 543-1539 LONNY KIENUTSKE Also Needs YOUR Vote! MONDAY MARCH 10 Lonny has worked hard on the pending Nashville sewer sys­ tem, but that project is not yet completed. Your vote will give him the time to continue doing this job for the people of Nashville. j Vote ‘Sticker’ or ‘Write-In’ for LONNY and consistent government! Item laaber lard We will be i out stickers this �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 5, 1980 — Page 8 Expectant parent classes offered — Women’s Slow Pitch SOFTBALL Now accepting interested players for summer league. ROSTER ALMOST FILLED Can 852*9564 and ask for Dan (Dm t Fiihw) The new series of Ex­ pectant Parent Classes will begin on Wednesday, March 19, at Northeastern School, E. Grant Street., Hastings, promptly at 7:30. They will continue each Wednesday through April 16. Expectant mothers and fathers, or other support person, are invited to par­ ticipate in. these classes being offered by the BarryEaton District Health Department. There is no charge for these classes. The five part series, discussions and films, will deal with Human Reproduction, Nutrition, Ante-Partum Care, Labor and Delivery, and Infant care. Exercises will be an important part of the classes. A tour of the Pen­ nock Hospital Maternity Suite will be included. Please call the Health Department located at 220 W. Court Street for registration. Phone number is 945-9516. (3­ 18) Michigan Bell Millers plan 60th anniversary celebration Mr. and Mrs. Floyd T. Miller, of 735 East Colfax, Hastings, Michigan, will celebrate their,60th wedding anniversary with an Open House at their home, on Sunday, March 9, 1980, from 2-5 o’clock. The former Lovelle Helvie and Mr. Miller were married on March 7, 1920, in Bellevue, by Rev. John W. Foy. The couple farmed near Lacey until 1974 when they moved to Hastings. They were members of, and active in the Briggs Methodist Church, and are presently members of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Mr. Miller was active in Assyria Township govern­ ment for many years, and was supervisor for several years. Mrs. Miller was church pianist-organist and piano teacher. They have one daughter, Mrs. Vernon (Carol) Harbin of Hastings, three grand­ children, and three great­ grandchildren. 9 JJ > fZA Z * V* Nashville P.T.O. meets — Some interesting and helpful facts qou mag not know about your phone service. MICHIGAN BELL EMPLOYEES PONT WEAR UNIFORMS, SO ASK FOR IDENTIFICATION FROM THEM OR ANY OTHER SERVICE PEOPLE WHO COME TO YOUR DOOR. MICHIGAN BELL PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS GLAD TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES. The Nashville P.T.O. will be holding its next meeting on March 13, at 7:00 p.m. There will be a general business meeting conducted by President Judy DeGroot with some new news and upcoming dates for the Spring Carnival and Mother’s Day Sale. At this time, ifall goes well and the flu bug takes a break, Lis Vandermolen is planning a short physical fitness program to be given by a few of her top students. Sometimes I feel we neglect to appreciate what Lis does for our children. I would like to give her a big thanks from all of us; keep up the good woHc. Also on our evening’s program, we will be having a guest speaker from the Michigan State Police Department, presenting us with a drug-related topic. Hope to see you at the meeting. Time and place will be announced in next week’s Community News. I Z' dp* & & pdl- ...WANTED... MAPLEVALLEYSCHOOLS IF A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY HAS A HEARING, SPEECH OR PHYSICAL HANDICAP THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO U5E A CONVENTIONAL PHONE, ASK YOUR MICHIGAN BELL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE OPTIONS BELL CAN OFFER TO HELP. Administration OfficeVermontville gS JT MMfa 517-852-9699 id(t... Mi. USED FARM EQUIPMENT -W* 1 W ■ I MM It — TRACTORS — DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DIAL A WRONG NUMBER LONG DISTANCE?... JUST HANG UP AND DIAL THE OPERATOR RIGHT AWAY. EXPLAIN YOUR MISTAKE AND YOU WON'T BE CHARGED FOR THE CALL. Did you know that the worlds ■first international telephone communications were estab­ lished in i860 with a Hne Unking Detroitand Windsor? JOHN DEERE 70 Gas JOHN DEERE 630 Gas JOHN DEERE 2240 with 145 Loader JOHN DEERE 4020 D, wide front JOHN DEERE 4630 D S.G. Body Htr., air conditioned, duals □ JOHN DEERE 4030 D, no cab □ IHC 424 Gas with Loader □ □ C □ □ /n the 1870$, girls began replacing boy operators when a number ofboys in GrandRapids were discovered shooting marbles instead of tending the switch: board. TWO-PARTY BUDGET SERVICE" SAVES! kfUkkit I W»>b|r S| •Ml 'iMmi (••tkilna — PLOWS — v THIS SERVICE COSTS A LOT LESS THAN 1-0R-2 PARTY FLAT-RATE SERVICE. FOR A LOW MONTHLY CHARGE YOU SHARE A TWO-PARTY LINE AND HAVE A MONTHLY ALLOWANCE OF LOCAL CALLS. CALL YOUR MICHIGAN BELL BUSINESS OFFICE FOR RETAILS'. - □ □ □ ETi □ LI □ O JOHN DEERE Fl25 4/14 mounted JOHN DEERE 555H 4/16 trailer JOHN DEERE 555H 4/14 trailer JOHN DEERE F345 6/16 in furrow JOHN DEERE F360 6/16 on land JOHN DEERE F345 5/16 in furrow JOHN DEERE 2500 6/18 on land । oiiver 2/14 trailer (sharp) ’"W "•V — FIELD CULTIVATORS — □ BRADY 14% Ft. □ BRADY 20 Ft. Questions About tour Phone Service? " HI, I'M ONE OF DOZENS OF MICHIGAN BELL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES SERVING CUSTOMERS LIKE YOU THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PHONE SERVICE, LOOK ON THE FRONT OF YOUR PHONE BILL FOR THE PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. HE0R5HE IS READY ID HELP. " You can call on us. — DISK HARROW — □ -□ □ □ JOHN DEERE AW 12 Ft. JOHN DEERE 330 21 4 OLIVER 10 Ft. CASE 10 Ft. . v ■ - — PLANTER — □ □ T L IHC 3 Pt. 8 Row narrow IHC 6 Row narrow, with 2 planter hitch AC Mounted Liquid Fertilizer JOHN DEERE 494A Planters - liquid and dry G&W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616*374*8835 I Js X. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. March 5. 1980 — Page 9 Nashville Village Council - MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING - s^iss sk s k k?» SiX* SljSx.^ *))L . SI>K? Sjs$ afea * feiSt * Sfr Sf I^‘ w *l» . The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held Feb. 14, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at Castleton Town­ ship Hall was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Curtis, Kohfeldt, Spoelstra, Kienutske and Hinckley. Absent Babcock. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read by the clerk. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Hinckley to appoint Leon Frith as Street Administrator for the 1980 fiscal year. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Kohfeldt to appoint, Marsha Ainslie,"Sharon Green, Joyce Koetje and Debbie Morowski to the Election Board for the Primary Election on February 18, 1980 and the General Election on March 10, 1980. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Enter Babtock. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Kohfeldt to instruct the Nashville Zoning Administrator, Rick Ross, to take whatever action necessary to cause Robert Bloom to cease and desist operation of an automotive repair shop at 134 W. Sherman, Nashville until a special use permit is granted. All Ayes, except Curtis, stating "I can't see putting a man with a family out of business." Motion Carried. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Kohfeldt that the following bills be allowed and orders be drawn on Treasurerlor the same. All Ayes. Motion Carried. GENERAL POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell ....................-38.18 Consumers Power........... 100.48 Hastings Sanitary Serv. 1,575.00 Time Insurance........... .20.00 Barry County Register of Deeds............... 220.00 Hastings Commercial Prts. 87.82 Maple Va'lley News........ 96.28 Cadillac Overall Supply...... 4.50 Municipal Suppl 456.00 Doubleday Brothers & Co. 108.18 Consumers Power......... 813.84 - David Dimmers Attorney . 20.00 Newhouse Equip. Co........ 103.09 Michigan Clerks Assoc.. . 10.00 GARAGE AND EQUIPMENT ':v*W Mie I® Michigan Bell .................. ...34.84 . Consumers Power.......... 268.62 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply........................... ..81.46 Nashville Hardware........ ...43.24 Kent Oil Co......................... .649.11 Powers Shell..................... ... 5.83 W.S. Darley & Co.............. .... 5.00 Battle Creek, Tobacco & Candy........................ : 13.90 | Purity Cylinder Gases ...... 17.80 PARKS -1WNS- ■ tidfW Gi^cwfhloodef -PLOWSjgESHlKWk gj$5/l|i^ Nashville Auto 8 Farm Suppl Michigan Bell .............. 18.33 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply................... .13.60 Nashville Hardware... .3.69 Simon Pharmacy.................... 6.58 "Hometown Lumber Yard. 110.54 Gene Koetje......................... 9.79 General Electric^.............. 13.20 WATER AND SEWER ... 6.80 Michigan Bell (Water Michigan Bell (Sewer) . 23.96 Cons. Power (Water) . 403.67 Cons. Power (Sewer)...... 209.33 Nashville Hardware 0.08 Simon Pharmacy..... ..4.90 Hickey Electric....... 18.00 Total Communications..... 15.00 Layne Northern Co........ 2,907.71 U.S. Postmaster.......... .... 45.70 Williams 8 Works....... ..732.41 Fischer Porter.............. ..... 46.24 The Hecker Agency... .... 79.00 Municipal Supply......... 1.310.66 Miss Digg............... 76.56 STREET DEPARTMENT Nashville Auto 8 Farm Supply ...................... 8.49 .8.63 Motion by Kienutske, supported by Hinckley to adopt the Sewer Use Ordinance No. 2-14-80 for-the Village of Nashville. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Hinckley to contract Michiana Metal Corporation . to purchase metal from the Sanitary Landfill at the receipt of $10 per ton. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Permission was granted for Leon Frith to extend his one week of vacation to be taken within sixty days after the end of the fiscal year. Motion by Kohfeldt, supported by Curtis, to direct Leon Frith, Supt. of D.P.W. to put his monthly Department of Public Works report in writing and follow procedures layed out in the Nashville Village Charter and present it to the D.P.W. committee Head for the first meetingof each month. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Sgt. Gene Koetje gave the Police Report for the month of January.. Sgt. Gene Koetje, President Harold Christiansen and the Village Council expressed their sincere appreciation and thanks to Nolan Goodner for his quick action in notifying the authorities on a breaking and entering in progress within' the Village of Nashville. \ , Motion by-Spoelstra, supported by- Kohfeldt to purchase a new Dacatur radar to be installed in the new police car at a cost of $1,185.00. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Russell Keech was present from Farmers Home Administration to" share the happy news that the Village is eligible1 for a $345,000 grant towards the new sewer project. Motion to adjourn by Spoelstra, supported by Kohfeldt. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President. Date: Feb. 28, 1980 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Turn‘unwanted’, unused unneeded items into CASH Phone 945-9554 for Action WANT-ADS Nashville Council challenges cost of water contingency planBY Susan Hinckley A decision made by Nash­ ville officials at their village council meeting Thursday may test Michigan’s 1978 voter-approved Headlee amendment, a provision of which prohibits the state from mandating new programs without sending funds along to cover the expense. Nashville officials said they would advise the Michigan Dept, of Public Health that the village cannot afford to comply with that agency’s request for a Water System Contingency Plan for Nashville. That report had been requested by MDPH in conjunction with the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act Compliance with the request would probably cost the village between $3,700 and $3,900, according to Bruce Kuffer, engineer with Williams & Works, the Grand Rapids firm that would be retained to prepare the plan. “We (the village) do not have the funds to do this project” said trustee Lonny Kienutske. “Under the Headlee amendment, if the state requires us to do this project they should supply us with the money.” In December, Nashville complied with an earlier request from MDPH for a General Water Plan. That report cost the village $2,881. The contingency plan is a second step, which would outline duties and name individuals responsible for protecting Nashville’s water system in the event of natural catastrophe or other disaster. Kienutske objected to the cost of the plan. $4,000 would almost take down our old water tower that may fall-on somebody,” he said, “Or, it would pavea street. He referred to an empty, unused standpipe which has been deemed dangerous by some village officials who have been stymied by lack of funds in past attempts to have the structure razed. Kuffer advised the council to let the MDPH know the position of the village regarding the contingency plan. “Based on whatever you feel, whether you think it is a good program or a bad program or has shortcomings or whatever - I think you should let them Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU Monday, March 10 Hamburgers, French Fries, Corn, Peaches, Cookie and Milk. , Tuesday, March 11 Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Pears, Bread & Butter Sandwich and Milk. Wednesday, March 12 Spaghetti, Green Beans, Applesauce, Home Made Rolls and Milk. Thursday, March 13 Chicken and Noodle Casserole, Peas, Peaches, Bread & Butter Sandwich and Milk. Friday, March 14 . Fishwich, Tarter Sauce, Cole Slaw, Fruit Juice, Cookie and Milk. know,” said Kuffer. “I think it is your obligation to do that.” In other business Thur­ sday, the council adopted a rate ordinance that established monthly charges for users of Nashville’s proposed new sewer system. According to the schedule, residential users will pay $9.05 per month for debt retirement and customer service costs, plus $1.66 per thousand gallons of water consumption. The base amount is not related to~ the water usage figure, which will pay for operation, maintenance, and replacement costs of the system. Nashville residents currently served by the present sewer system will begin paying increased rates on Sept. 1, 1980, at which time it is anticipated the expansion project will be at a 10 percent completion stage. The first increase will be called a “readiness to serve” charge. On March 1,1981, ah increased “commodity charge” will be added to the user’s monthly bill, to reflect the new usage rates based on water consumption. Connection fees for the new system are set at' $600 for an initial direct hook-up to an existing home. Sub- sequent direct hook-ups will cost $600 per home plus a 6 percent increase per year to date. The new system is ex­ pected to be operational by July 1,1981, if construction of the project gets underway early this summmer, as is currently anticipated. Federal and state grants totalling approximately $3.8 million will help pay for the $4.8 million expansion program which includes extended collection lines and a new lagoon-and-irrigation treatment facility west of the village. In other business Thur­ sday the council: - Heard Nashville Zoning Administrator Rick Ross give a progress report on action - against Robert Bloom, whom village of- ficials have claimed 4s operating an auto repair business in violation of Nashville’s 1976 zoning or­ dinance. - Approved a ew multiple-line phone system for Nashville’s village hall. - Set a 7 p.m. March 6 meeting of the council as a workshop on the new 1980-81 village budget, and designated two subsequent public hearings on the matter. The first is a 6:30 p.m. March 13 Proposed Use hearing, and the second, on Planned Use, is set for 6:30 p.m. March 20. - Heard Village President Harold Christiansen an­ nounce his appointment of Warrken K. Travoli to a 3­ year term on Nashville’s Planning and Zoning Commission. • NOTICE • Vermontville Residents There will be a Public Hearing THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1980, 7:00 p.m. in the Public Library for the purpose of reviewing the Annual 1980-81 Budget and the proposed use of General Revenue Sharing Funds. Village residents are urged to attend. Natalie Gaedert Village Clerk VILLAGE ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Election will be held in the Village of Nashville State of Michigan — AT— ' ' . CASTLETON TOWNSHIP HALL within said Village on ^Monday, March 10,1980 FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, VIZ, One Village President One Village Clerk One Village Treasurer One Village Assessor Three Trustees — Full Term 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 opehed at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified elec­ tor present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for the closing 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. _ Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 5, 1980 —Page 10 Vermontville Electioncontinued from front which would not allow for garbage. Bill Mason says he decided to conduct a write-in cam­ paign to seek the office of village president after a group of citizens persuaded him to run. He plans to distribute stickers in a doorto-door campaign, but reminds voters that they must mark the box plus use the sticker at the polls if they vote for him. A Vermontville resident for the past year and a half, Mason resides at 287 S. Main. He was a former Nashville area resident for five years. He and his wife, Sharon, have two children: Tami, 8; and Becky, 1%. Born in St. Johns, Mason graduated with the class of 1962 at DeWitt High School He is the son of Willard and Leta (his step-mother) Mason. Mason served a 4% year stint with the Marines. He has been employed as a machine operator at Old­ smobile in Lansing for over Natalie Gaedert Kathleen Davis Darryl Hale 13 years. He is secretary of the Vermontville Lions Club and a member of the Congregational Church­ Mason is making his first bid for public office and says he would “like to see more people turn out for council meetings — otherwise, they’re not informed of what’s going on. And, we can’t get their views if they are home. “I feel the the (local) government is doing a fine job. Together, we can make improvements that are definitely needed,” he said. Mason feels that im­ proving the streets (blacktopping) and drainage is a high priority along with improving the police situation. ““That That takes takes money, though. I’d like to see some grants here. We should apply for them because they are available.. Other smalll towns do, and it saves them money. Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL AUGNMENT& BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • BRAKES us.yourMobll C.roditCord Obtaining a doctor to setup practice in Vermontville is another priority item Mason would like to see BonkAm.rta.rd (V|SA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 happen, although he admits it might be difficult. Natalie Gaedert, in n-­ cumbent village clerk, is unopposed in her bid to seek a second two-year term. Mrs. Gaedert, a Community Events . . Please.. If you hove old newspapers or glass, take them to the pump house at Put-, nam Park. The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts recycle these items to get oper­ ating funds. The boys appreciate your help. If you need someone to pick up your papers, Call 852-0742. Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads. tp~ Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! Maple Valley-Portland game cancelled The Maple Valley - Portland basket­ ball game originally scheduled for Friday, February 29, which was not played because of the closing of school, will not be rescheduled. SOFTBALL MEETING Maple Valley Men's slow pitch organizing meeting and election of officers. Room 1-A Maple Valley High School at 7:30 P.M., March 13th. (3-12) STOP AT CARL'S SUPERMARKET TODAY RAFFLE TICKET for a $10000 Shopping Spree And buy your DRAWING —APRIL 1st 1 for 1 ticket, 3 tickets for ... *2 Basketball spectacular coming: Friday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Maple Valley High Schooll gymnasium. The alumni game, anyone that wants to play contact Larry Filter, 852-9172,, Nashville. Must have lettered in Varsity Basketball to play. More information to follow. • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Andrew Joostberns Republican, served as a deputy clerk for a short time prior to first being elected to the office. Although a native of Lansing, she spent the majority of her childhood in Vermontville, graduating from the local high school in 1942. Mrs. Gaedert is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Reed. She. and her husband, Donald, reside at 274 E.. Main. .They have five children: Harold, 37; Patti, 34; John, 32; Steve, 28; and Kathy; 15. Through the years, prior to being elected clerk, Mrs. Gaedert worked part-time as a secretary to the principal at the Vermontville school and as a secretary at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High. Mrs. Gaedert says she enjoys the contact with the public that she receives as cleric. One of her reasons for seeking re-election is help establish the village office “into a useful and functional office for the people.” She comments that it wasn’t long ago that the village office was taken “out of the kitchen” (out of the cleric’s home) and placed in an office on S. Main Street. “I want to make that new office useful for the citizens,” she said. The village office is located at 176 S. Main Street in what was a former bar­ bershop, between the Trumble Agency and the Sugar Hut. Mrs. Gaedert notes that there are. challenging problems ahead, like the landfill dilema, especially since the village is “strapped for finances.” She is pleased that the village is in the process of upgrading its traffic signs through a project financed with federal funding. Kathleen Marsh is seeking re-election to the post of Kathleen Marsh Leonard Aldrich Donald Lewis, Sr. Harold O'Dell village treasurer, an office she has held for the past 14 years. A Republican, she faces no opposition on the ballot for another two-year term. A Vermontville resident for the past 20 years, Mrs. Marsh and her husband, Wilbur, reside at 188 E. Main. Born in Hudson, she also^is a former Hastings resident. She is the daughter of the late Mr. Frank Walker and Mrs. Walker who sur­ vives. A graduate of Hudson High School in 1946, Mrs. Marsh has raised three children — Mrs. Linda Hamlin, Rebecca, and Tom — and has worked outside the home. She is currently employed ' as a business manager and assistant for Dr. Poole, a dentist in Charlotte. She worked for another dentist until his retirement 4% years ago. Mrs. Marsh is a member of the Lutheran Church in Hastings. She also belongs to the Vermontville Historical Society, Antique Study Club, and the American Business Women in Lansing. “I truthfully enjoy people,” said Mrs. Marsh when asked why she is seeking another term. “I feel so good if I can help someone.” As far as her role'on the village council, Mrs. Marsh says, “I’m a terrible con­ servative — with faxes as high as they are, we have to watch what we spend. “We have a good council with both conservatives and liberals,” she said. “I’m interested in how we can spend the least for the best service possible. She also enjoys the y challenge of investing money for the village to try to get the most out of the available dollars to work with. “I hope we can improve our streets, that’s one of my main goals,’’ said Mrs. Marsh. Another project she favors is the planting ofmore maple trees in the community. In the race for the threefour year trustee seats, there are three incumbents and three newcomers on the ballot Leonard Aldrich, incumbent Republican, is seeking another term as 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. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 AAASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated! cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING CallTHE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE PSBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC INVITED TO AHfNDI EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING &-REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5T7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan SMALLEY’S Small Engine Repair 220 S. 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(Editor’s note)— Mr. Aldrich could not be reached foran interview, prior to the publication, of this article. In order to give him coverage, this write-up is based on a previous story which ap­ peared in the Maple Valley News.) Darryl Hale is running on the Republican ticket for another term as trustee. He is completing his first fouryear term on the council. A native of Charlotte, the son of Don and Edith Hale, he has been a resident of Vermontville for the past eight years. Hale and his wife, Laurie, reside at 382 E. Main. They have two daugh daughters, Holli, 6; and Robin, 2*4Hale is a 1965 graduate of Charlotte High School'. He served with the th Army and also took a correspondence course in electrical studies. He has been employed at PH Calendar Sign Co. for the past 11 years and handles a variety of duties from silk The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. March 5. 1980 — Page 11 screening to truck driving at the firm which produces county and city signs for municipalities. Hale feels he has gained some valuable experience in the past four years on the council which will be beneficial if voters elect him to another term. “I like to see the taxpayers dollars spent where they should be spent,” he said. Hale is especially in­ terested in pursuing more federal grants for the village. He was responsible for applying for a federal grant three years ago which recently brought in $7,200 in federal monies to improve traffic signs in the village. “I want to help improve the village anyway I can,” he said. Saving the dump is one area of concern, but yet he feels that the dump can only be saved if “it is feasible where we can afford it.” “I’d like to see more streets improved, but that’s like pulling teeth (finan­ cially) . After going over the budget, I know there’s no way unless we can get federal monies.” Donald Lewis, Sr., in­ cumbent trustee is seeking re-election on the Democratic ticket. He also is completing his first fouryear term on the council. 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A'' no-thumbs',' fully automatic chain oiler lets you concentrate on cutting Not oiling housing tougher. And the whole saw lighter 4. Balanced fuel and oil tank capacities keep you from having to refill one when there's still plenty in the other. as any other saw like it 6. And by lasting twice as long it'll really only cost about half as much. AND HERE'S THE BESTPLACE AROUND TO GETIT. FREE CASE with each 015L — WHILE SUPPLY LASTS — z■z> > Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St., Nashville - Ph. 852-0713 HOUSE__ within said Village on giSy aw BILL L MASON To the Qualified Electors: Bushre Plumbing Call...CARL VOTE March 10th for VILLAGE ELECTION 26% PROTEIN Will worked for the past 11 years. Club and is a fire department grandchildren. and truck driving among He served three years with volunteer. He was born in Lansing, other areas. the Marines. He decided to run in the the son of Harold J. and Cora O’Dell said he decided to Lewis and his wife, upcoming election because O’Dell. He attended Maple seek election to be more of a Shirley, reside at 186 E. “I could see a lot of things Grove Schools. Prior to part of the community. First. They have two sons: that could be improved. I residing in Vermontville, he He said he feels more Donald and David, 13. like the community and I am lived in Vanderbelt, Pot­ improvements could be As a member of the interested in helping in terville, Grand Ledge, and made to village streets and Vermontville Lions Club, anyway I can.” California. to maintainance equipment. Lewis has held the office of Specific goals include O’Dell is employed as a president and other posts. wanting to help the village maintainance foreman for He is a former Little get some new maintainance Hough Brothers in Sunfield. FOR SALE: Wood, oil, natural^ or propayne gas, League Softball coach and equipment. He operates the local car was involved in cub scouting “I’d like to see some street was for the present owner. furnace or heaters and add ons. you need help, call us. for six years. and storm drain im­ He has experience as a HEATING Lewis is seeking another provement that was talked mechanic, electrician, crane NASHVILLE SALES AND SERVICE, term because he wants to about four years ago.” operator, mason, welder, (517)-852-9231. (tfn) continue to help the village Development of parks and make improvements. recreational facilities is “In a small community another project Joostberns like this, you don’t always favors. “They’ve done a lot have the funds for doing the of woifc on the ball field and things you’d like to do,” he the Lions Club park. But, we comments. could use something more in Lewis says his two our community for our concerns are younger generation like primary concerns streets and drainage. He adult supervised dances, for says he would like to see instance. There’s nothing improvements made in both other than sports available those areas. now.” Kathleen Davis is one of Joostberns also wants to the three candidates who will try to help seek out available be trying to unseat the in­ grant money to benefit the cumbents for trusteeships. village, if elected. Mrs. Davis, a Republican, Harold Jl’Dell, a has been a resident of Democratic candidate, is Vermontville for one year. A making his first bid for native of Lansing, she elected office by seeking graduated from that city’s election to a trustee seat. Eastern High School in 1968. O’Dell, a resident of She also received a degree in Vermontville for the past 10 Cosmetology. years, resides at 174*4 S. She and her husband, Jim, Main. have three children: He and his wife, Patricia Michelle, 8; Jennifer, 4; and who operates the Sugar Hut For Position of VERMONTVILLE Andrea, 1*4. Cafe, are the parents of five Mrs. Davis, 'the daughter children: Betty and Cathy of VILLAGE PRESIDENT of Elmer Neff, was California; Joyce and Monte previously employed at of Vermontville; and YOUR VOTE WILL BE APPRECIATED! Michigan National Bank’s Shirley, 19, a former Veroperation center in Lansing montville Maple Syrup (Write-In Campaign) for 2*4 years. Queen, who now resides in Paid for by. . BILL MASON She says she decided to be Traverse City. a candidate in the upcoming O’Dell also has six election because “I’ve at­ tended many Ingham County Commissioners meetings and city council meetings (in Lansing) and became in­ terested and feel I would like to become involved here in Vermontville. She believes more citizen involvement would be good for the village. “Whether or not I’m elected, the village council needs new members to get new ideas together. ' “It would benefit the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Election will be held in the village to have new mem­ bers with fresh. ideas and different views on problems,” said Mrs. Davis. She believes the village needs more activities for — AT — children and perhaps a full­ time nursery school. OPE_RA Mrs. Davis also comments that she feels “village ordinances need to be en­ forced” with regards to dogs and a curfew. Andrew (Tom) Joostberns, a Democrat, is seeking to gain a seat on the FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE council after an absence of FOLLOWING OFFICERS, VIZ, four years. He served as ’ trustee for. a four year term which expired in 1976. He and his wife, Darlene, reside at 323 W. Main and have five children. They are Andrew Jr., 19; Tony, 18; Randy, 15; Scott, 12; and Debra, 7. A resident of Vermontville for the past 14 years, Joostberns is a native of Allegan where he attended 'school. He is the son of Garrit and Florence Joostberns. He is a senior foreman for underground utilities for the Board of Water and Light in Lansing. He has been em­ ployed there for 14 years. Prior to that time he was involved in construction and electrical work in various parts of the state. Joostberns is president of the local Athletic Boosters v One Village President One Village Clerk One Village Treasurer One Village Assessor Three Trustees — Full Term 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 at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qual­ ified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour pres­ cribed for the closing 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 NATALIE GAEDERT, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Vol. 107, No. 42 — Wednesday, March 12, 1980 Mason elected president on write-in vote in Vermontville; Christensen re-elected to top post in Nashville In an upset at the polls in Vermontville, write-in candidate Bill Mason made a 3-1 margin sweep Monday to gain election to the village’s top post. In the racefor president, Mason received 94 votes to beat his opponent Douglas Wells who polled 30 Mason decided to conduct a write-in campaign to seek the post after a group of citizens persuaded him to run. A Vermontville resident for the past 1% years, Mason resides at 287 S. Main. He also spent five years as a resident of Nashville. He and his wife Sharon have two children. Vernon Trowbridge, who has served as Vermontville’s president for twelve years, did not seek re-election. All three incumbent trustees were re-elected to new four-year terms. Returning to their seats are Darryl Hale, Republican (R), with 121 votes; Leonard Aldrich, (R), with 95 votes; and Donald Lewis, Sr., Democrat, 76 votes. Defeated in the bid for trusteeships were Andrew Joostberns (D), 74 votes; Kathleen Davis (D), 35; and Harold O’Dell, 20. • Jennifer Byington was electedvillage assessor with ten write-in votes. There were no candidates on the ballot for that position. Also receiving write-in votes for assessor were Rosealee Manz, 6; Fred Frith, 1; Esther Dunham, 1; and Kathy Davis, 1. Unopposed incumbent clerk Natalie Gaedert (R) was re-elected with 139 votes. Incumbent Kathleen Marsh, unopposed for treasurer, polled 133 votes to win another term. A total of 147 votes were cast in Vermontville’s election. In Nashville, Harold Christiansen will serve another term as village president. Unopposed on the ballot Christensen polled..... votes. He has held the post since 1978. Christiansen also served as Nashville’s president from 1968-70. Write-in votes for president were cast for Ted Spoelstra and Don Langham who each received nine. In the race for the three trustee seats, Lonny Kienutske made an im­ pressive showing in a write­ in campaign, but not strong even to win -a spot on the council. Elected to serve as trustees were Carl L. Tobias with 158 votes; Calvin D. Rizor, 151; and John Hughes, 141. Kienutske tallied 121 write­ in votes in a bid for trustee. Other write-in votes were cast for Ted Spoelstra, 1; and Sharon Green, 1. Incumbent Clerk Susan Corkwell, unopposed on the ballot,. netted 209 votes to serve another term. Sharon Green received five write-in votes and Ada Scott, 1. Lois J. Elliston, incumbent treasurer, was reelected with 210 votes. She also was unopposed. Write-ins were cast for Joyce Koetje, 5; and Nelson Brumm, 1. Justin W. Cooley was elected village assessor with 159 votes. He faced no op­ ponents on the ballot. Sallye McLean received six write­ in votes; Lonny Kienutske, one. All of Nashville’s newly elected officials are Republicans. A total of 237 votes were cast there. Vermontville 'Women's Club' celebrates 40th anniversary— By Dora J. Nisse Women’s Club President Dorothy Carpenter and Vice President Hildred Peabody pose by the pine tree (in the background) that was planted in Vermontville's village park in 1940 to commemorate the founding of the organization. The tree was about three feet high when planted and "stood still for the next seven years,” but today its height towers about forty feet. The tree stands as the club's welcoming representative to newcomers and visitors in the village. It also serves as the community Christmas tree. Mrs. Peabody is a charter member of the club and Mrs. Carpenter joined in the early ’50's. The Vermontville Women’s Club was founded in March of 1940 ..and to commemorate that date, members planted a tiny pine tree in the village park. That special tree was nursed by club members for years before it began to grow. Now it is a hardy 40 feet and climbing. Club members like to think of that tree as its welcoming representative to the newcomers and visitors to Vermontville. The tree also has become very much a part of Christmas in the village — an especially beautiful sight when decorated for the holiday season. The lighting for the tree was purchased by the Women’s Club and its members performed the holiday decorating until it became too tall, then the village was asked to take over the task. As the pine tree flourishes, so does the club which celebrates its 40th an­ niversary this month. Thirty-five persons gathered for a celebration banquet last week at the Methodist Church in honor of the oc­ casion. A special program featured Mr. and Mrs. Hustwick who discussed their recent trip to Egypt. Archeological aspects of the country were highlighted during their talk. The pair were donned in Egyptian costumes, adding an in­ teresting note to the evening. Nine of the group’s current members who attended the anniversary celebration were charter members of the organization — Kathryn Bosworth, Jennie Boyd, Iva Reed, Hildred Peabody, Thelma Hall, the club’s first treasurer; Mabel Shetenhelm, Leta Nagle, Merna Faust, and Margaret Wilson, the group’s first president. Serving as officers for 1980 are Dorothy Carpenter, president; Mrs. Peabody, vice president; Roz Lingholm, recording secretary; Martha Christensen, treasurer; Jane -Thrun, auditor; and Serena Goodenough, corresponding secretary. It was through the Women’s Club that the village library started in 1949. The club takes special pride in giving the library its roots and members have always actively promoted the library. At syrup festival time, for instance, the club sponsors a library tea that is a very well attended and popular event. Summer story hours that are so popular with the children are also an activity of the club. For a number of years, the organization had an active chorus comprised of a number of its members. The group won several awards and one year even received the Southwest District’s gold trophy for their efforts. The Women’s Club members, through the years, have been very active in promoting and working for a better community. The organization’s activities have included: —Working actively with the Red Cross on the Bloodmobile program. —Conducting card parties as fund raising projects. —Sponsoring mother and child banquets. —Constructing floats for the Maple Syrup Festival parade. —Landscaping the court at Maple Valley High school when it Was built. —Purchasing and loaning silver and snack sets to indiviuals and groups in the community. —Actively supporting Girls town. — Preparing and delivering treats to the patients at Kalamazoo State Hospital for many years. —Holding an annual speech contest featuring declamation, poetry, and oratory and involving high school students. A former activity, the talent and hobby show for the youth of the community was always outstanding with its paintings, drawings, models, and soap carvings among other creations. For many years, graduating senior girls and their mothers have been the club’s guests at a tea and program held especially in their honor. Atone time, club members even put on highly successful minstrel shows for several years for fund raising purposes. Because of the abundance of talented people in the club, its members directed the shows them­ selves. They also traveled to other places to perform. Often, the first program of the year would feature flowers and flower arrangements with prizes or sometimes a plant exchange incorporated into the event. The club’s programs have been entertaining, unusual, and educational due to the hard work and efforts of its program committees. Capable persons who have contributed to the club are many. And, all members of the group have exemplified the purposes of the Women’s Club — which is: to stimulate mental growth tending toward social and civic improvements and service to mankind. The club’s objective is to improve personal awareness and commuiiity awareness. Interested persons are always welcome to join. It is thought that almost all individuals in the com­ munity have been touched in some way by the club’s endeavors and perhaps even lived a little better life because of the organization’s influence. Mild winter brings savings to Nashville If village taxpayers need a little cheering this winter, Village Clerk Suzy Corkwell reported some good news at last Thursday’s 1980-81 Budget planning session of the Nashville Village Council. Snow and ice removal has been so minimal this season that the village has saved a bundle of money. Budgeted in the 1979-80 year was $2,000. for labor in snow and ice removal from major streets. So far, through February, only $157. had been spent in wages in that category. In the section covering local streets, $1,500 had been budgeted for snow and ice removal labor. Wages in that division so far this year, through February, have totaled only $51. In addition, the DPW crew has been able to take care of the roads and streets by using supplies, salt, etc., already on hand, so there have been no expenditures in that category either. Anyway you look at it, Nashville taxpayers are definitely winners this winter! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 12. 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News Winter finally arrived in Nashville last week — just in time to shake hands with spring, which is scheduled to make an appearance here on March 20. Fortunately, last week’s winteiy blast was not as severe as had been predicted by weather forecasters who had called for' up to 6 inches of snow by early Wednesday. Though road conditions warranted cautious driving, most were not in the “treacherous” category after last week’s storm. Sorry to learn of the death last Wednesday of Mrs. Mary Mason, who had lived in the Nashville area for sixty years. At the time of her death she resided at the Barry County Medical Care Facility, where she had been in failing health since 1977. Mary’s husband, the late C. O’. “Ab” Mason, was a wellknown local citizen, often referred to as Mr. Nashville News. When “Ab” died in 1956, he had been with the paper nearly 48 years. He ran the “backroom” for four different publishers, and was often credited with being the person most responsible for the continued publication of Nashville’s newspaper. Mary occasionally helped out at the News office in the “circulation department”. Especially during World War II, she was active in getting papers in the mail to many Nashville boys serving in the Armed Forces. Mary’s only immediate survivor is her stepson, Dick Mason of Nashville. Condolences are extended to the family. Pastor Lester DeGroot and Assistant Pastor Don Roscoe of the Nashville Baptist Church, accompanied by Ron Tutt and Steve Priddy, both of Nashville, were in Indianapolis, Indiana, last Thursday and Friday to attend a BEKA school conference. The session was in regard to Christian school education and administration. Mrs. Wyn Buckner, a former Hastings resident now living in Canada at London, Ontario, was a Thursday evening dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tobias and family of Nash­ ville. In answer to a recent plea from Nashville village of­ ficials for a suitable place to park a semi trailer to serve as a collection point for local Cub Scouts paper recycling project, Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeCamp of rural Nashville contacted Village President Harold Christiansen. The DeCamps have offered the former Riverside Mill site, which they now own, as a parking place for the rig to be furnished by the paper buyer. Papers can then be loaded directly into the. trailer in which they will be hauled away. The scouts recently lost their former collection station for the fund-raising project when the old pump house at Putnam Park began to undergo restorations for use as a “warming room” and community meeting hall. Mrs. Meta Hyde and daughter, Joyce Hyde, of Kalamazoo were Monday callers on Mrs. Adah Steele of Nashville. Members of the Barry County WCTU will meet for a noon luncheon Tuesday, March 18, at the home of Mrs. Carl Tobias of Nash­ ville. On behalf of the organization, Mrs. Tobias extends an invitation to new members. Anyone interested in joining the group may contact her for details. Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville was a recent weekend visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Doty and family of Charlotte. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville was a Tuesday caller on her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wesley Emery, and family of Hastings. A Missionary Convention is underway at the Nashville Assembly of God. Slated to speak Sunday evening was Greg Mondus, a missionary to Austria. Tuesday, March 11, Cody .Pelham will be the featured speaker. He is a Michigan native who will soon be enroute to Brussels, Belgium to teach at the Continental Bible College there. On Wednesday, March Nashville VFW 8260 & Auxiliary FISH & CHICKEN FRY FRIDAY, MARCH 14 — SERVING 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Adults...*325 / Children Under 12...U75 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Something NEW has come to PAT’s Sugar Hut ‘PASTIES’ Try it, you'll like it!! Remember.., We’re OPEN on Sundays 174 S. Main, Vermontville Ph. 726-1040 12, Pastor Albert Marialke will share his experiences with home missions here in America. Rev. Robert Taylor of the Nashville Assembly of God extends a welcome to all in the com­ munity to attend the 7 p.m. presentations Tuesday and Wednesday. The Nashville ambulance was called north of town about noon last Wednesday to transport an injured motorist to the hospital. A Lake Odessa man driving a company truck reportedly blacked out and left the roadway, striking several mailboxes and a tree. The accident occurred near the M-66 and Coats Grove Road intersection. While the driver sustained apparently minor injuries, the truck was reported to be totaled. The Nashville Fire Dept, was joined by several firefighters from other departments in the area for a Woodburning Safety session at the Nashville Fire Barn last Monday evening. The program, dealing with all aspects of woodburning units, was sponsored by the State Fire Marshal’s office. In addition to Nashville firemen, represehtatives were present from the departments for Hastings, Woodland, Vermontville and Middleville. Jerome Meehan of Nash­ ville returned home last week from Hayes-GreenBeach Hospital in Charlotte, where he had undergone surgery. He is now recovering well. Mr. and Mrs. Ard (Iza) Decker of Nashville were Tuesday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Elliston and family, also of this village. The gathering was in honor of Iza’s bir­ thday. Also present for the event was her sister, Ena Johnson of Hastings. Jerry Guy of Augusta was a recent caller on Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville returned home Sunday after a 2-weeks stay in Vermontville at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Firster. There, she cared for Mrs. Mina Barnes, aunt of Mrs. Firster, while George and Greta were on a Florida bus tour. Mrs. Thelma Stewart of rural Nashville was a recent week-long visitor at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Judy Bigford, and family near Haslett. Mrs. Stewart was called home Saturday to attend the funeral of her nephew, George Milnie of Lansing, who died suddenly, apparently in reaction to a flu shot. George, 39, was the son of Mrs. Stewart’s sister, Mrs. Clara Milnie of Charlotte, and was at his mother’s home at the time of his death. Mrs. Zelpha Wolever of Napa, California, was ex­ pected to arrive last weekend in Nashville, where she will make a permanent home with her brother, Clifford Brooks. The Council on Ministries of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at the church, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Administrative Board. Denny Lamie, member of the Riverside Recreational By Susan Hinckley Development Corp., has labeled the upcoming March 22nd dance to be sponsored by that organization as “Phase I Dance”. The title signifies that the community park currently under con­ struction by the RRDC has reached its first phase. The park on the banks of the Thornapple is being built with state and federal grants and a “local share,” which amounts to a lot of back­ breaking work. Various RRDC-sponsored projects have helped raise funds for the park development, and the upcoming Phase I Dance at the local V.F.W. hall is part of that ongoing effort. The RRDC is also currently laying plans for Nashville’s annual Harvest Festival, set this year for Sept. 19-20. Recorded sounds of the 50’s and 60’s which made such a hit at the 1979 Harvest Ball, sponsored last fall by the RRDC, will supply music for the Phase I Dance, March 22. Discs will be spun by Larry Schaub, whose extensively indexed 1,200plus record collection can fill most any request. Previous RRDC-sponsored dances Have been staged at the Nashville Fire Barn, but the March 22 event will be held at the V.F.W. hall to eliminate a great deal of work in hauling tables and chairs and setting up facilities. Tickets for the dance will be available at the door for $2 single or $3, couple. Chamber of Commerce members are reminded of the March 12 dinner meeting of the organization. Stewart and Joyce Southworth of the Strip Shop are in charge of dinner reservations for the 7 p.m. event at the Steakhouse Restaurant. Those attending are also reminded to have any topics or questions ready to forward to Rep. Donald H. Gilmer (R-55th District) in preparation for his April 9th appearance before the Nash; ville group. A young Nashville violinist will be performing when the Battle Creek Youth Sym­ phony Orchestra presents a March 16 concert at Kellogg Community College. She is Laurie Tobias, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tobias ofNashville. The 2 p.m. Sunday event, to be staged at the theater on the KCC campus, in Battle Creek, will be directed by Lynn Thaler, a former Hastings director. A member of Hastings High School’s orchestra, Laurie will also soon enter two solo contests. The first is a March 22 state solo competition at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. The second event will be participation in a Talents for Christ competition set for May 17 at the Grand Rapids Bible College and Seminary. Mrs. Ednah McConnell, a former Nashville resident now of Battle Creek, is much improved in health, reports her sister, Mrs. Viola Beystrum of Nashville. Mrs. McConnell has been quite ill and confined to home recently. Mrs. Zoe Gillett of Hastings is, at the time of this report, confined to Pennock Hospital. She was hospitalized on February 28. Mrs. Gillett is a former Nashville area resident who now lives at the Howe Nusing Home on W. Green Street in Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bahs of Nashville were Sunday evening supper guests of Clara and Earl Pennock of Bivens Road. Saturday evening, the Pennocks en­ tertained Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jones, also of Bivens Road. Recent callers on Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz of Nash­ ville were Mr. and Mrs. Vic Schantz, Jr., of near Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith of Battle Creek. Clarence Reid of Nashville was able to return home Friday, February 29, from Leila Hospital in Battle Creek, following a second confinement after recent surgery to replace a hip joint. He had returned to the hospital when complications developed during recuperation. Now, Clarence is getting around on crutches and was able to attend the noon dinner at the Nashville Senior Citizens Nutrition Site last week. Saturday guests of Clarence and Margaret Reid were Vaughn Reid and his daughter, Jennifer, of Nash­ ville, who had lunch with his parents. Evening visitors were the Reids daughter and family, Anetta and Dave Tredinnick and children, Davy and Becky, of Hastings. A supper honored Becky’s 8th birthday. Later callers were the Reid’s sons and their families: Vernon and Jo Anne Reid and children, Michelle and Greg, of Charlotte, and Arden and Sue Reid and daughters, Mindy, Arnie and Erica, of Nashville. Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid were sons and their families: Darrel and Karen Reid and boys, Sherman and Matt, of Kalamo, and Arden and Sue Reid and daughters of Nash­ ville. Mrs. Margaret Reid was honored on her birthday last Tuesday when she and Clarence were supper guests of the Arden Reids of Nash­ ville. In honor of the oc­ casion, Margaret was presented with a beautiful floral arrangement. The Capitol City Christian School Choir from Lansing will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday services at the Nash­ ville Baptist Church, March 23. A “jail” in the vestibule of the Nashville Baptist Church will add a touch of humor to an upcoming Sunday School attendance campaign there. The 6-week program will start on “Bus Sunday,” March 16, with workers in the bus ministry being honored. That day, the church will shoot for a goal of 300 riding buses to attend services. The campaign will conclude on “Victory Sun­ day,” April 20, with the appearance of Florida evangelist Wayne Swearingen and Virginia gospel singer Billy Speer. Each made 1979 presen­ tations at the Nashville Baptist Church that were well-received. This year, both will remain here from April 19th through 23rd for a 5-day evangelistic crusade. The “jail” will come into play each Sunday of the campaign if Sunday School teachers fail to meet allotted attendance quotas, as any “violators” will be jailed for “holding up the progress” of the program. The culprits will be garbed in black-andwhite stripes and in­ carcerated for an hour during morning church services. Capping the Sunday School attendance campaign at the Nashville Baptist Church will be a Friday night, April 25, victory celebration for church youngsters, grades 3 through 6, who attended Sunday School during the program and brought along visitors. The victory night event, which will feature movies and games at the church, will wrap up the 6­ weeks program. A day of winter sports fun at Echo Valley near Kalamazoo is planned by college-age youths of the Nashville Baptist Church. The Saturday, March 22, excursion will be made by church bus which will depart from the church at 12:30 pm Cont. p 13 Phase I DANCE Saturday, March 22 At... V.F.W. Music by Larry Schaub (Records) Sponsored by Maple Valley R.R.D.C. ORDER NOW —Your *St. Patrick’s Day 1 ik * -FLOWERS Everyone is IRISH on the 17th of March! I ■-------------- •---------------- Nashville FLOWERS & GIFTS 233 N. Main St., Nashville 852-9797 £ �The Maple Volley News, Noshville, Wednesday. 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Security National Bank NASVHILLE BRANCH 203 N. Main St., Nashville STANTON We soon will be celebrating Palm Sunday which acknowledges Jesus Christ's trium­ phal entry into Jerusalem. Three different types of people were present in the large gathering that day. Let's examine the three groups according to the twelfth chapter of John. In the seventeenth and eighteenth verses of that chapter, John mentions that some people were there because they had wit­ nessed Christ raise Lazarus from the dead. Others were there because they had heard of this miracle and wanted to see the cele­ brity. How many of us today attend a church because the pastor has a dynamic personality or because we enjoy watching others wor­ ship or receive from the Lord? In verse nineteen, John mentions that the Pharisees were present at the gathering. They were there because of a jealous curios­ ity of the crowd Jesus had drawn. They did not come to receive of the Lord Jesus but to criticize and find fault. How many of us come to church to criticize instead of wor­ ship? Finally, in verses twenty and twenty-one, John mentions that the Greeks were present. Their desire — "We would see Jesus." They came searching for real meaningior their lives. They sensed something more than just an everyday occurance. As we come to church this Easter season, let's examine our true motive for entering the house of God. Is it to be a spectator, a critic, or a receiver? Steven L. Reid, Peace United Methodist Real Estate & Auctioneers i LUMBER YARD rt Only one life—will soon bepast T1 219 S. State St. Michigan National Bank 194 S. Main — 726-0650 VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN RE AlIOR’ WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER BROKER (M17J 726-0637 RES 225 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Telephone: 852-9680 Compliments of... Lonny L. Kienutske GUARANTEED APPLIANCES Phone... 852-9724 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. 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Worship ... 11 a.m.Morning Worship . 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship 7 p.m. Fellowship Time After • Wednesday Evening Worship............... 7 p.m. Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ........10:30a.m. Church Service... 11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, March 12, 1980 — Page 4 Memories of the past When he retired in 1958, Dr. Morris was Barry County's oldest practicing physician. In 60-years service to Nashville,' he had treated third and fourth generation members of many local families. He started making house calls by horse and buggy, continued the practice by auto in later years. He died in 1962,, fust a few weeks short of his 87th birthday. (Photo by Gladys Miller Richardson) By Susan Hinckley Dr. Edgar T. Morris spent at Code County Hospital a lifetime healing Nashville there. He was a native of folks. In his nearly 60-year Michigan, born July 19,1875, career as a local physician, near Jasper in Lenawee Dr. Morris often treated County. In 1902, four years after his third and fourth generations arrival in Nashville, Dr. of the same family. “Dr. Morris was our Morris married Elizabeth family doctor from the time I Hand of Spring Valley, A native of can remember,” recalls Illinois. Vern Staup of Nashville, Newcastle, England, she is whose parents were patients remembered as a refined of Dr. Morris before Vern’s and proper lady, quite reserved. arrival. The following year, Dr. “He was a fine doctor and remembers Morris acquired the former surgeon,” Kenneth A. Meade, a Nash­ Dr. R. P. Comfort property ville native now of Franklin. on South Main Street, and set “He removed my tonsils up his practice there. The during the Christmas Morris residence still stands, holidays in 1926 and some as does the doctor’s small building (now years later operated on three office of my sons for infected ap­ Wolever’s Real Estate), which is one of the older pendixes.” Mrs. Vern (Helen) Hecker structures still remaining in of Nashville recalls Dr. the village. The petite Morris as an “all around building originally stood on good family doctor — a very the southeast comer of the conscientious man.” Main Street - Washington Dr. Morris was only 23 intersection until it was years old when he arrived in moved to the South Main Nashville in August 1898 to Street location in 1899 by Dr. establish a medical practice Comfort. in an office above Ed “The little buildings which Liebhauser’s drug store have stood for so many years (now Simon Pharmacy). A at the corner of Main and graduate of Bennett Medical Washington streets are being a moved this week to make College in Chicago school later absorbed by room for two handsome new Loyola University — Morris brick store buildings which had completed his internship Frank McDerby will erect Dr. Edgar T. Morris arrived in Nashville at age 23, fresh from his internship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. That was 1898, and the start of a lifelong career as a local physician. His tiny Main Street office is well-remembered; was an early village structure that once housed a shoe repair shop in another location. and occupy,” advised the Nashville News in mid­ September 1899. “Of the three buildings which stood on the property, Dr. R. P. Comfort bought the one formerly occupied by H. W. Walrath (shoemaker) and is moving it to his recently purchased residence property on South Main Street, where he will use it for an office. He has also bought the barn and will move it onto the back of his lot.” The barn later became a carriage house for Dr. Morris, who made early calls by horse and buggy. Vern Staup remembers Dr. Morris stabling a horse in the barn. “But when I was a young fellow, about the age of his son Emory, we played together and were often in the carriage house,” recalls Vera “Then, it held Dr. Morris’ auto; that was about 1910.” (Emory, the Morrises’ only child, later became a Straight or Curly To Your Liking .»* NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP 147 SOUTH MAIN STREET, VERMONTVILLE HOURS: Mori., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 to 4:30; Sot. 9 to 1 dentist and gained great fame as president and general director of the Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek.) House calls — whether by auto or horse — were routine for physicians in Dr. Morris’ early Nashville days. “I can remember when we moved here in 1935, Dr. Morris made house calls day or night,” said Mrs. Margaret Wagner, who with her husband, Curtis, moved to Nashville from Chicago. The Wagners lived two doors from the Morris residence. “Office or house calls were oifly $1 then,” recalls Mrs. Wagner. By that time, Vern Staup was no longer a young lad playing in Dr. Morris’ carriage house. He was a barber and able to help the doctor with transportation when needed. “In the early 1930’s, I occasionally drove Dr. Morris to Hastings to the hospital,” remembers Vera “There were times when he didn’t feel like driving." In Dr. Morris’ early days in Nashville, trips to an outof-town hospital were far and few betweea He and Dr. F. F. Shilling, another favorite local physician, performed many simple operations operati in their patients’ homes. “Dr. Morris was considered to be one of the best heart doctors in this part of the country and he: was also a good surgeon,” nremembers Helen (Miller)) Hecker, whose family located south of town in 1909. “Dr. Shilling would ad­ minister the anesthetic and Dr. Morris would do the surgery when they performed operations here,” she added. Shilling later suffered a stroke, became incapacitated for a time, and finally died in 1925, ending a practice that had begun in 1904. In 1932, a private hospital was opened in Nashville by two nurses from the same Woodland family. The facility was located in a red brick home, still standing on the southeast corner of State and Maple Street intersection (Not to be con­ fused with another hospital which opened later in the brick home directly across the street, now the Arden Schantz home and com­ monly referred to as the former Dr. White property). “Our new Community Hospital, established in the former Elliston residence, corner of State and Maple Streets, by Woodland ladies, Mrs. Velma Jarser and daughter, Mrs. Nellie Cook, nurses, with the financial assistance of the former’s mother, Mrs. Jennie Purdun, and the village of Nashville, is spic and span, attractive and home-like, with up-todate equipment,” noted the Nashville News in October 1932. “Open for inspection, it attracted about two hundred persons on Wednesday and Thursday of last week from this and other localities.” The hospital had three enen­ trances, six beds, and an operating room. But Dr. Morris did not use cont. next page — • PUBLIC HEARING • The Nashville Village Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed use of the 11th Entitle­ ment Period Federal Revenue Shar­ ing (*25,973.00) in conjunction with the 1980 Fiscal Year Budget on ... MARCH 13, 1980 at 6:30 p.m. at Castleton Twp. Hall in Nashville. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Village Clerk • NOTICE • The 1979 survey of Local Government Finances report for the Village of Nash­ ville is available for public inspection at the Nashville Village Hall. The Village of Nashville received $1,328 Anti-recession funds for the 1978-79 fis­ cal year. The $1,328 was used for wages in the water department. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Village of Nashville • Village Clerk �The Mopte VoNay Mews NastanM* Wednesday March 12 I960 — Page 5 Memories of the past that facility. By then, his patients who needed hospitalization were going to Pennock in Hastings. In his spare time, Dr. Morris enjoyed all sorts of sports. "He loved to fish,” recalls Margaret Wagner “He fished with Curt wh enever he could—anytime he could get away from his practice." Vem remembers one time the doctor went coon hunting with the fellows and got lost. And Helen Hecker recalled another sporting activity of the doctor. “He pitched horseshoes with my husband, Vem,” she said. “That was in the 1930’s, and they traveled to tournaments all over." Helen also reminisced about another sport Dr. Morris enjoyed. "He always came to Nash­ ville’s high school football games when he had a chance,” she said. “Especially the traditional Thanksgiving Day game when alumni or teachers would challenge the local team.” In addition to various medical society associations and lodge affiliations with the Masonic Order and the Knights of Pythias, Dr. Morris found time to serve his community in civic and educational affairs. He served six terms as village trustee after his 1900 election to the council, and nine years on the local school board — a post to which he was elected In 1922. Dr. Morris continued his medical practice until he For all your , taut Ml«i fa, mJ (gnjjjj!! INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES :e lint bill 1^ It duffel 32, a private hospital ma rf) enedinNasbAtf won rses Iren lie same wtaJha nd family. Tie ditty was located in a red m, still slanip ulMi heastcorner ofState dttip ilaple Stet it KiaW on (1W to be® 181* ith another hospital iM*1 ipeoed kier in tte pai* me fatly at® Hrt>'' mm the kjj* [ home and «* I'**' referred to 0 0*'.' Dr.WWW. BW Community j established in f TRUMBLE AGENCY Vermontville Ph. 517-726 0634 or 726-0580 continued was 82 years old. "By that time,his hands were shaking so badly he had difficulty giving a shot,” remembers Vem Staup He gave up his practice in 1958 but con­ tinued to make Nashville his home. His wife bad died in 1945. Before his retirement, Dr. Edgar T. Morris was named the oldest practicing physician in Barry County. And certainly his 60-year tenure in Nashville had established an un­ precedented village record. Benedicts return from 6-week trip Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict returned Sunday, March 2 from a six week trip in western states, covering 8,300 miles. Different people they visited varying from a few hours to 7 days, were, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Adams and family of Horton, Mich; Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Benedict of Quincy, Mich; Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wion and family of N. Manchester, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. David Rishel and Derek, of Rossville, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rankin of Enid, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. Chet Holden of Dumas, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walton of Clovis, N. Mex.; Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Wion and family of Tempe, Arizona; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Garinger, of Escondido, Cal.; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Cates of Vista, Cal.; Miss Julaine Benedict of Los Gatos, Cal.; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Walsh and family of Alamo, Cal.; Mr. and Mrs. Will Hallgren of Sandy, Oregon; and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Steward and family of Flagstaff, Arizona. Points of interest they visited were gateway to the West Arches, in St. Louis, Missouri; Will Rogers Memorial in Oklahoma; Salt River Canyon, Walnut Creek Canyon (cliff dwellers), Petrified Forest and Painted Desert in Arizona; coast redwoods, scenic Pacific coast road, San Diego, San Francisco,Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, in California. and Columbia River Gorge and ML Hood, in Oregon. They were very lucky to have very good roads and mostly good weather all the way. Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1980, at 7:00 P.M. at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville. PURPOSE: A request for a special use permit for property located at the corner of Sherman Street and Curtis Road, Nashville. The request has been submitted by the Nash­ ville Baptist Church and concerns doing automobile repair in a struc­ ture to be built on said property. SHARLOT A. SOURS, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Rep. Nash's bill bans exploding bullets — The Michigan Haase of Representatives Thursday unanimously approved a bin which would ban the manufacturing, sale and possession of exploding bullets in Michigan . State Representative Ernie Nash (R-Dimondale), a former state trooper and the bill’s sponsor, said he is confident that the Senate will also approve the legislation. Approval of the measure would prohibit any use of the buDets-winch explode once inside a person's body—in Michigan. "These ballets are com­ pletely inhumane, and the sooner this bill is passed and placed on the state's law books, the better off Michigan citizens will be." Nash said. Nash added that even Michigan law enforcement personnel, who presently have access to many more dangerous weapons than the average state citizen, would be banned from possessing the bullets under the measure’s provisions. "These bullets can benefit no one," Nash said. "They carry a great potential for the destruction of lives and should be outlawed." Items already banned from street sale to Michigan citizens include machine guns; silencers; bombs; black jades; slung shots; billys: metallic knuckles; sand clubs; bludgeons, and gas ejecting devices. Nash said taw enforcement per­ sonnel in Michigan can legally possess any of these weapons and explosives. Under the bill’s provisions, any Michigan citizen found manufacturing, selling or possessing explosive bullets in Michigan could be found guilty of a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and-or a C.SOO maximum fine. from our readers DEAR EDITOR: I moved here from another state exactly five months ago, with my son, who was in psychology, and on the staff of Pittsburgh’s largest University. If it were not for a most kind and loving husband who has done more than anyone anywhere to make our living here enjoyable, (He is a native from here.) we may have given up! My son and I have lived in California, Mississippi, Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania, and no where did we encounter the residents of any community where we had moved so distant towards a newcomer as they are here. No matter what large town we moved into in Pennsylvania (and our vocation required moving every so often) the following day after we moved in; there was a Welcome Wagon at our door to greet us and make us acquainted and the same in Ohio. In the Southern States, their Southern Hospitality was just showered on us. In California everyone was so friendly and kind. My son, who is a young man, and accustomed to swarms of friends, stopped one day to talk with a businessman here. He told this gentleman: "how lonely we were here, and that scarcely anyone seems tn even want to greet you, with a hello or good morning or whatever.” This gentleman said: "you are a newcomer here, you are as an outsider, like a total stranger, and they don’t make acquain­ tances easily.” So from that we can only judge that we are not desired here Only my husband knows our background. We have a life-long religous background, being reared in a parsonage we both owned and operated four antique shops, we like to teach others about antiques, we are both in the arts, and my son has worked with young people in many ways. We feel we both are an authoritative person on glassware and its making and history. Now we would both like to know what the residents of this community desire to know about us. For one thing each and everyone should place themself in our position and see how they would like to be treated when they moved into a new state and village. Would they want to be gone unnoticed by the residents of a new locality? We like fishing, going to auctions, wildlife and animals (and we are collectors), I hope that someone will read this letter who knows what loneliness is. Yours truly, Isabella Dean (New wife of William R Dean) 522 Kellogg Rd. Nashville Action Ads YOU WANT TO BURN WOOD AND SAVE IJJJ You need help. Call NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE. 852-9231. (tfn) TAKE " CARE OF YOUR HAIR! Treat yourself to a... STYLE CHANGE Go Short - Go Curly • Go All Out! Irene’s beauty shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville Eaton Federal Savings 1 Loan Association reminds you that... IT PAYS TO SAVE in their 2172/ year VARIABtE un Money Market Certificate Roto chongo* the lint of eoch month, but onto your •Continvov. compounding r*ificoto bo* boon purcfunod. your ro*o i. liaod for 2'-> yoon •$5OO 00 minimum omoun* Th 12.00 and 7 mt rite for Mireh, ’Iff -■ 12.037% FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN N-H-h»»*le Eaton Rapwl» Mrchtty^n OtwPf, MO»»^pr$ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 12, 1980 — Page 6 at your service Complete hair styling service for the entire family is a specialty of Nancy’s Beauty Shop— located in the charming colonial-style building at 157 S. Main in Vermontville. Owner Nancy Ainsworth of Sunfield opened the business in January of 1976. After purchasing the building from Mr. and Mrs. Spicer in 1973, she started tackling the remodeling of the site two years later. Nancy and her husband, Albert, completely remodeled the interior of the building themselves. Dewey Hummel rennovated the exterior into a colonial facade. In years past, the building had served as a small variety store called the “Circle S.” Nancy, a native of the Sunfield area, is a graduate of Maple Valley High School. She received her training in hair fashions and care at Wright’s Beauty Academy in Battle Creek. Albert is a native of Vermontville and owns Al’s Carry Out there. The couple have two children: Darcy, 9; and Lance, 6. Nancy is vice president of the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the National Hairdressers Association. Prior to opening her business in Vermontville, Nancy worked for a beauty shop in Charlotte for two years, first as a beauty operator and then as manager. She also was employed in a shop in Sunfield for a while. In Vermontville, Nancy has a staff of three to serve her customers Laurie Hale, Jodi Spicer, and Millie Gould . A new addition is receptionist Ollie Shumaker who will greet you with a smile and a cup of coffee. Besides hair styling, Nancy’s Beauty Shop offers eyebrow arching, hot oil treatments, ear piercing, gift certificates, Redkin products and others. Nancy says “career cuts” are the current fashion trend offering attractive styling that is easy to maintain. You can be sure in the 80’s and the rest of the years ahead, Nancy’s Beauty Shop will be right on top of all the new styles and ideas in the exciting world of hair fashions. The staff at Nancy's offers complete hair styling for the entire family. Employees are (from left) Jodi Spicer, Ollie Shumacker, receptionist; Millie Gould, and Laurie Hale. "Staying right on top with current fashion trend"... New books at Putnam Library — OWNER-OPERATOR Nancy Ainsworth THE STARS AND THE 1929-1979. Presented in STRIPES by B. and L. memory of June Nesbet by Mas tai. The American flag Jeanne Long. as art and as history from RUG MAKING by Better the birth of the republic to Homes and Garden. A the present. Presented in project book with patterns memory of Mr. and Mrs. and “how-to.” Presented in Frank Kellogg and Eleanor memory of Annabelle (Kellogg) Jenner by Mr. and Showalter by the Woman’s Literary Club. Mrs. George Kellogg. THE GREAT SONG BOOK A HOME FOR OUR HERITAGE by Geoffrey by Timothy John. A Upward. The building and collection of the best loved growth of Greenfield Village songs in the English and Henry Ford Museum, language. Illustrated by Everyday Prices forDiabetics LILLY TES TAPE Reg. *2.89 Rexall Alcohol Prep Pads 100 Count Reg. $1.79 SALE QQ q Lowest INSULIN Prices Around U-100 U-l 00 Reg.*4.06 Lente & NPH $465 Please Call 852-0845 for our other Low Prices! MONOJECT and BD PLASTIPAK Tomi Ungerer. Presented in memory of Cecile Betts by Sena French. TRAILS WEST by National Geographic Society. A beautifully illustrated historical account of frontier life in America. Presented in memory of Mrs. Jesse (Gladys) Garlinger by .the Woman’s Literary Club. OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS by F. J. Britten. Presented in memory of Victor Higdon by Eunice Priddy and LaDuska Sheldon. Maple Valley School LUNCH MEHU ■ Monday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Irish Stew on Biscuit, Pickles, Ap­ plesauce, Milk. Tuesday, March 18 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Corn, Fruit Cocktail, Cookie, Milk. Wednesday, March 19 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Butter, Peas, Pears, Bread and Butter Sandwich, Milk. Thursday, March 20 Lasagna, Cole Slaw, Applesauce, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Friday, March 21 Dish Portion, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Peaches, Bread and Butter Sandwich, Milk. Maple Grove Birthday Club to meet March 18 The Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet Tuesday, y, March 18 at the home of Beatrice Rogers on Dowling Road. Co-hostess is Zelma Geary. A potluck dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. Ruby Ball will bring the birthday cake. The regular business meeting will follow dinner and the revealing of our secret pals. $$$ YOU WANT TO SAVE DOLLARS $$$ Then call NASHVILLE HEATING and ask about a time clock for your electric water heater. NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE. 852­ 9231. (tfn) Nancy's Beauty Shop, located in this charming colonial style building, opened for business in January of 1976. • NOTICE • A TALENT SHOW ...WILL BE HELD IN CONNECTION WITH THE Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Festival on ... APRIL 25,1980 The categories will be Instrumental, Vocal, Dance and Miscellaneous, with four winners in each category. All entries must be in by April 18, 1980. The winners will appear on the main pro­ gram Festival Day, April 26. For information please contact... Martha Christensen - Vermontville, Mich. 49096 Phone 726-0044 ...or... Barbara Musser - Vermontville, Mich. 49096 Phone 726-0554 The message from terminally ill patients - what they really want and need more than reassurances that everything is going to be all right are people who will stay with _ them. They say, "Just sit and listen to me; even if I don't want to talk, sit with me and maybe hold my hand. There is not a lot we can say, little that we can do, but we can be compassionate with them on Jtheir pilgrimage toward death. J v I FUNERAL I DIRECTORS 'Voqt FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 _ �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. March 12. 1980 — Page 7 — VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE — SEWER USE ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION SoctliO 24. Public Sewer shall mean a sewer in which all owners of abutting properties hove equal rights, and which is controlled by public authority. Se<^<xi 25. Sanitary Sewer shall mean a sewer which carries sewage and to which storm, surface and ground waters are not intentionally admitted. Section 26. "Sewage" shall mean a combination of the water car­ FEBRUARY 14. 1980 SEWER USE ORDINANCE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDINANCE NO. 2-14*80 ried wastes from residences, business buildings, institutions and industrial establishments, together with such ground, surface and storm waters as may be present. Section 27. "Sewage Treatment Facility" shall mean any arrangement of devices and structures used for treating sewage. Section 28. "Sewage Works" shall mean all facilities for collectiing, pumping, treating and disposing of sewage. An Ordinance regulating the use of public and private sewers and drains, private sewage disposal, the installation and connection of building sewers, and the discharge of waters and wastes into the public sewer system; and providing penalties for violation of sec­ tions thereof, in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan. BE IT ORDAINED and enacted by the Village Council of the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan as follows: Section 29. "Sewer" shall mean a pipe or conduit for carrying sewage. Section 30. "Shall7 is mandatory; "may" is permissive. Section 31. "Slug" shall mean any discharge of sewage or industrial waste which, in concentration of any given constituent, exceeds for any period of duration longer than 15 minutes more than 5 times the average 24-hour concentration during normal operation. Section 32. ’’Storm Drain" (sometimes termed /storm sewer") shall ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning for terms used in this ordinance shall be as follows: Section 1. BOD (denoting Biochemical Oxygen Demand) shall mean the quantity of oxygen required to biochemically decompose organic matter under standard laboratory procedure in 5 days at 20 degrees C., expressed in milligrams per liter. Section 2. "Building Drain" shall mean that part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system which receives the dis­ charge from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and conveys it to the building sewer, beginning 5 feet outside the inner face of the building wall. Section 3. "Building Sewer" shall mean the extension from the building drain to the public sewer or other place of disposal. mean a sewer which carries storm and surface waters and drainage, but excludes sewage and industrial wastes, other than unpolluted cooling water. Section 33. "Suspended Solids" shall mean solids that either float on the surface of. or in suspension in, water, sewage or other liquids and which can be removed by laboratory filtering. Section 34. "Village” shall mean the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, as represented by the Village Council. Section 35. "Watercourse” shall mean a channel in which a flow of water occurs, either continuously or intermittently. Section 36. Wye Branch shall mean a local service connection to the sewer that is made at an angle similar to a "wye" so that a sewer cleaning rod will not come into the sewer at a right angle and penetrate the far side, but will travel down the course of the sewer. Section 4. "Classes of Users” shall mean the division of sanitary sewer customers into classes by similar process or discharge flow characteristics as follows: Residential User • shall mean an individual home or dwel­ including mobile homes, apartments, con­ dominiums or multi-family dwellings, that discharges only segregated domestic wastes or wastes from sanitary conveniences. ling unit, Commercial User - shall mean any retail or wholesale business engaged in selling merchandise or a service. Institutional User - shall mean any educational, religious or social organization such as a school, church, nursing home, hospital or other institutional user. ARTICLE H - USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS REQUIRED Section 1/lt shall be unlawful for any person to place, deposit or permit to be deposited any sewage upon public or private property within the Village or in any area under the jurisdiction of the Village in any unsanitary manner. Section 2. It shall be unlawful to discharge to any natural outlet within the Village, or in any area under the jurisdiction of the Village, any sewage or polluted waters, except where suitable treatment has been provided in accordance with subsequent pro­ visions of the ordinance. Section 3. Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful to local government office or government service facility. construct or maintain any privy, privy vault, septic tank, cesspool or other facility intended or used for disposal of sewage. Industrial User - shall mean any manufacturing establish­ Section 4. The owner of any house, building or property used for Governmental User • shall mean any federal, state or surface runoff and sewage. human occupancy, employment, recreation or other purposes, sit­ uated within the Village, and abutting on any street, alley or right* of-vfray, in which there is located, or may in the future be located, a public sewer or combined sewer of the Village, within two hundred feet at the nearest point from the structure in which sewage originates, and is hereby required, at his expense, to install Suit­ able toilet facilities therein, and to connect such facilities directly with the proper public sdwer, in accordance with the provision of this ordinance, when given official notice to do so, provided that such connection shall not be required to be made less than six (6) months after the sewer is made available for connection thereto. Section 7. "Garbage" shall mean solid wastes from the domestic Section 5. The Village may require each person who dpplies for and commercial preparation, cooking and dispensing of food, and from the handling, storage and sale of produce. sewer service, receives sewer service, or through the nature of the enterprise creates a potential environm,ental problem, to file the material listed below. Any industry discharging industrial wastes to the sanitary sewer, storm sewer or receiving stream shall file the material listed below with the Manager: ment which produces a product from raw dr purchased material. Section 5. "Compatible Pollutant" shall mean biochemical oxygen demand, suspended solids, pH and fecal coliform bacteria, plus any additional pollutants identified in the NPDES permit if the treat­ ment works was designed tq treat such pollutants and can, in fact, remove such pollutants to a substantial degree. The term substan­ tial degree generally means removals of 80 percent or greater. Section 6. "Combined Sewer" shall mean a sewer receiving both Section 8. "Incompatible Pollutant" shall mean any pollutant that is not a compatible pollutant, as defined in Section 5 above. Section 9. "Industrial Wastes" shall mean the liquid wastes from in­ dustrial manufacturing processes, trade or business as distinct from segregated domestic strength wastes, or wastes from sanitary con­ veniences. Section 10. "Infiltration" shall mean any waters entering the system from the ground through such means as, but not limited to, defec­ tive pipes, pipe joints, connections or manhole walls. Infiltration does not include* and is distinguished from, inflow. (a) (b) Provide a plan map of the building, works or complex, with each outfall to the surface waters, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, natural watercourse, or groundwaters noted, described and the waste stream identified. (c) Sample, test and file reports with the Manager and the appropriate State agencies on appropriate characteristics of wastes on a schedule, at locations, and according to methods outlined in Article V, Section 8 of this ordinance. Section 11. "Inflow" shall mean any waters entering the system through such sources as, but Hot limited to, building downspouts, footing or yard drains, cooling water discharges, seepage lines from springs and swampy areas, and storm drain cross connections. Section 12. "Infiltration/lnflow" shall mean the total quantity of water from both infiltration and inflow. Section 13. "Inspector" shall mean any person or persons authorized (d) by the Village to inspect and approve the installation of building sewers and their connection to the public sewer system. Section 14. "Manager" shall mean the Village Clerk of the Village of Nashville, Sewage Works Operator or his authorized operator, agent or representative. (e) Section 15. "Natural Outlet" shall mean any outlet into a water­ course, pond, ditch, lake or other body of surface or groundwater. Section 16. "Normal Strength Sewage" shall mean a sanitary waste­ water flow containing an average daily BOD of not more than 200 mg/1 or an average daily suspended solids concentration of not more than 250 mg/l. Section 17. "NPDES Permit" shall mean the permit issued pursuant to the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System for the dis­ charge of wastewater into the waters of the State. Section 18. "Operation and Maintenance Costs" shall mean all costs, direct and indirect (other than debt service), necessary to insure adequate wastewater treatment on a continuing basis, to conform with all related federal, state and local requirements, and to assure optimal long-term facility management (O & M costs include replacement costs). File a written statement setting forth the nature of the en­ terprise, the source and amount of water used, and the amount(s) of water to be discharged, with the present or expected bacterial, physical, chemical, radioactive or other pertinent characteristics of the wastes. (f) (fl) An Affidavit placing waste treatment facilities, process facilities, waste streams, or other potential waste prob­ lems under the specific supervision and control of persons who have been certified by an appropriate State agency as properly qualified to supervise such facilities. Provide a report on raw materials entering the process or support system, intermediate materials, final product, and waste by-products as those factors may effect waste control. Maintain records and file reports on the final disposal of specified liquids, solids, sludge, oil, radioactive rrfaterials, solvents or other wastes. If any industrial process is to be altered so as to increase or decrease process waste or potential waste discharge to the sanitary sewer, written notification shall be given to the Manager. Discharge of said altered waste streams shall be subject to the Manager’s approval and shall comply with all other provisions of this Ordinance and any applicable laws or regulations. Section 1. Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not avail­ made during the service life of the treatment works to replace equipment and plant appurtenances required to maintain the in­ tended performance of the treatment works. able under the provisions of Article II, Section 4, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with all requirements of the District Health Department. Section 20.."Person" shall mean any individual, firm, company, Section 2. At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a association, society, corporation or group. property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in Article II, Section 4, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with this ordinance; and any septic tanks, cesspools and similar private sewage disposal fpcilities shall be abandoned, pumped out and filled with sand or gravel. Section 22. "Pretreatment" shall mean the treatment of extra strength or incompatible wastewater flows in privately owned pre­ treatment facilities prior to discharge into publicly owned sewage wotks. Section 23. "Properly Shredded Garbage" shall mean the wastes from the preparation, cooking and dispensing of food that have been shredded to such a degree that all particles will be carried freely under the flow conditions normally prevailing in public sewers, with no particle greater than ’ > inch in dimension. uncover, make any connection with or opening into. use. alter or disturb any public sewer or appurtenances thereof, without first obtaining a written permit from the Manager. Before a general license or particular permit may be issued for excavating for plumb­ ing or drain laying in any public street way or alley, the person applying for such permit shall execute unto the Village and deposit with the Treasurer, a bond with corporate surety in the sum of Si ,000, conditioned that he will faithfully perform all work with due care and skill, and in accordance with the laws, rules and regula­ tions established under the authority of the Village pertaining to sewers and plumbing. This bond shall state that the person will indemnify and save harmless the Village and the owner of the pre­ mises against all damages, costs, expenses, outlays and claims of every nature and kind arising out of mistake or negligence on his part in connection with plumbing, sewer line connection, or excava­ ting for plumbing or sewer connection as prescribed in this ordin­ ance. Such bond shall remain in force and must be executed for a period of one year, except that, upon such expiration, it shall remain in force as to all penalties, claims and demands that may have accrued thereunder prior to such expiration. The licensee shall also provide public liability insurance for the protection of the Village, the property owner, and all persons, to indemnify them for all damages caused by accidents attributable to the work, with limits of $100,000 for one person, $300,000 for bodily injuries per accident, and $50,000 for property damages. Annual license fee for drain layer shall be $10.00. Section 2. All new buildings or buildings requiring new sanitary sewer service must acquire building sewer permits from the Village. There shall be two classes of building sewer permits: (1) permits for residential services; and (2) permits for commercial ser­ vices and service to establishments producing industrial wastes. In either case, the owner or his agent shall make application on a special form furnished by the Village. The permit application shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications or other information considered pertinent in the judgment of the Manager. A minimum permit and inspection fee of $15.00 for 0 residential, $35.00 for a commercial or an industrial building sewer permit, shall be paid to the Village at the time the application is filed. Section 3. All costs and expenses incidental to the installation and connection of a building sewer to the sanitary sewer shall be borne by the owner of the building. The owner or the person installing the building sewer for said owner shall indemnify the Village from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be caused by the in­ stallation of the building sewer. Section 4. A separate and independent building sewer shall be pro­ vided for every building, except where one building stands at the rear of another on an interior lot and no private sewer is available or con be constructed to the rear building through an adjoining alley, court, yard or driveway, the building sewer from the front building may be extended to the rear building and the whole con­ sidered as one building sewer. Other exceptions will be allowed only by special permission granted by the Village. Plumbing fix­ tures installed in accessory buildings and drains carrying sanitary sewage shall be connected to the public sewer. Section 5. Old building sewers or portions thereof may be used in connection with new buildings only when they are found, on examination and tested by the Inspector or his representative, to meet all requirements of this Ordinance. Section 6. The building sewer shall be constructed of either of the types of pipe meeting the current ASTM specifications: Plastic (ABS) ASTM D 1527 SDR 35 or Schedule 40 Plastic (PVC) ASTM D 3034 SDR 35 or Schedule 40 Vitrified Clay (VC) ASTM C-700 Extra Strength Asbestos-Cement (AC) ASTM C-428 Cl-2400' Cast Iron Extra Heavy ASTM A-74 f. Non-reinforced Concrete ASTM C-14 Extra Strength If installed in filled or unstable ground, the building sewer shall be of cast iron extra heavy pipe, except that other types of pipe may be used if laid on a suitable improved bed or cradle as approved by the Inspector. following a. b. c. d. Section 7. All building sewer joints and connections shall be made gas and water tight and shall conform to the requirements of cur­ rent building and plumbing codes. Vitrified clay sewer pipe shall be fitted with factory-made resilient compression joints meeting the current ASTM specifications for vitrified clay pipe joints having resilient properties. Asbestos cement or concrete sewer pipe joints shall be of rubber ring, flexible compression type, similar and equal to joints specified for vitrified clay pipe. The joints and connections shall conform to the manufacturer's recommendations. Section 8. The size and slope of the building sewers shall be subject to the approval of the Inspector, but in no event shall the diameter be less than four inches. Minimum grade shall be as follows: 6-inch pipe - 1/8” per foot or 1" per 8 feet 4-inch pipe -1 /4” per foot or 2" per 8 feet Section 9. Whenever possible, the building sewer shall be brought to the buildings at an elevation below the basement floor. No build­ ing sewer shall be laid parallel to, or within three feet of, any bearing wall which might thereby be weakened. The depth shall be sufficient to afford protection from frost. All excavations required for the installation of a building sewer shall be open trench work unless otherwise approved by the Inspector. Pipe laying and back­ fill shall be performed in accordance with current ASTM specifica­ tions, except that no backfill shall be placed until the work has been inspected by the Inspector or his representative. SectiMlO. In all buildings in which any building drain is too low to permit gravity flow to the public sewer, sanitary sewage carried by such drains shall be lifted by approved artificial means and dis­ charged to the building sewer. Section 11. The connection of the building sewer into the public sewer shall be made at the Wye branch designated for the property if such branch is available at a suitable location. Any connection not made at the designated Wye branch in the main sewer shall be made under the supervision of the Inspector or his representative. Section 12. All excavations for building sewer installation, shall be ARTICLE III - PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL Section 19. "Replacement" shall mean necessary expenditures Section 21. "pH" shall mean the logarithm of the reciprocal of the concentration of hydrogen ions in grams per liter of solution. ARTICLE IV - BUILDING SEWERS AND CONNECTIONS Section 1. No one. except a drain layer licensed by the Village, shall Section 3. The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the Village. Section 4. No statement contained in this Article shall be construc­ ted to interfere with any additional requirements that may be im­ posed by the Michigan Department of Public Health or the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. adequately guarded with barricades and lights so as to protect the public from hazard. Streets, sidewalks, parkways and other public property disturbed in the course of the work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to the Village. Section 13. No connection will be allowed unless there is sufficient available capacity in the Sewagd Works as determined by the Manager. ARTICLE V - USE OF THE PUBLIC SEWERS Section 1. No person shall discharge, or cause to be discharged, any storm water, surface water, groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, uncontaminated cooling water, or unpolluted industrial process waters to any sanitary sewer. Section 2. Storm water and all other unpolluted drainage shall be discharged to sewers or drains specifically designated for such use, or to a natural outlet approved by the appropriate state agency. Industrial cooling water or unpolluted process waters may be dis­ charged, upon approval of the appropriate state agency, to a storm sewer or natural outlet. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 12, 1980 — Page 8 Section 10. Industrial cooling water containing such pollutants as Section 3. Except as hereinafter provided by specific limits, no insoluble oils or grease, or other suspended solids shall be treated person shall discharge any of the following described waters or for removal of the pollutants and then discharged to the storm wastes to any public sewers: sewer or drain. (a) Chlorine demand in excess of 15 mg/l. Section 11. Agents, of the Village, Michigan Department of Natural (b) Color (as from, but not limited to, dyes, inks or vegetable Resources, or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shall have the tanning solutions) shall be controlled to prevent light right to enter all properties for the purpose of inspecting, measur­ absorbancy which would interfere with treatment plant ing, sampling and testing the wastewater discharge. processes or that prevent analytical determinations. (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (j) Explosive liquid, solid or gas, gasoline, benzene, naptha, fuel oil or other flammable waste. Garbage not properly shredded (no particle size greater than ’/» inch). Grease, oil, wax or fat, whether emulsified or not, in ex­ cess of 50 mg/l, or other substances which may solidify or become viscous at temperatures between 32 degrees F. and 150 degrees F. Wastes which contain the following substances in con­ centrations exceeding limitations set forth by State or Federal agencies to protect the sewage works or receiving waters, to minimize deleterious concentrations in sludges, and/or to comply with NPDES Permit limitations: Arsenic Nickel Cadmium Lead Hexavalent Chromium Mercury Total Chromium Phenols Copper Zinc Iron Or any other compounds or substances in quantities which impair the operation or maintenance of the Sewage Works. Inert suspended solids (such as, but not limited to, Fullers earth, lime slurries, and lime residues) or dissolved solids (such as, but not limited to, sodium chloride and sodium sulfate) in unusual concentrations. Insoluble, solid or viscous substances (such as, but not limited to, ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, tar, feathers, plastics, wood, hair, fleshings, etc.). Noxious or malodorous gas (such as, but not limited to, hydrogen sulfide, sulphur dioxide, or oxides of nitrogen) and other substances capable of public nuisance. (j) pH less than 6.5 or greater than 9.5. (k) Radioactive wastes or isotopes of such half-life or con­ centration which may exceed limits established by appli­ cable state and federal regulations. (l) Suspended solids in excess of 250 mg/l. (m) Temperature of wastes less than 32 degrees F. and greater than 150 degrees F. (n) Water or wastes containing substances which are not amenable to treatment or reduction by the sewage treat­ ment processes employed, or are amenable to treatment to only such degree that the sewage treatment plant eff­ luent cannot meet the requirements of other agencies having jurisdiction over discharge to the receiving waters. (o) Discharges that would result in excess foaming during the treatment process. Excess foaming is any foam which, in the opinion of the Manager, is a nuisance in the treat­ ment process. Section 4. If any waters or wastes are discharged, or are proposed to be discharged, to the public sewers, which waters contain the substances or possess the characteristics enumerated in Section 3 of this Article, and which in the judgment of the Manager may have a deleterious effect upon the sewage works, processes, equipment or receiving waters, or which otherwise create a hazard to life or constitute a public nuisance, the Village may: (a) Reject the wastes. (b) Require pretreatment to the level defined as "normal strength sewage." (c) Require pretreatment to a compatible level and in accor­ dance with applicable Federal and State pretreatment regulations (other than normal strength sewage) for dis­ charge to the public sewers. If the Village permits the pretreatment or equalization of waste flows, the design and installation of the plants and equipment shall be subject to the review and approval of the Manager and subject to the requirements of all applicable codes, ordinances and laws. ARTICLE VI - INDUSTRIAL WASTE CONTROL PROGRAM Section 1. One person from each industry shall be delegated the authority to be responsible for industrial wastes admitted to the Village sewers. He shall be involved with maintaining any pretreatment facility operations and assuring a continual high level of performance. In case no pretreatment is provided, he shall be involved with prevention of accidental discharges of process wastes admitted to the sanitary sewer system. He must become aware of all potential and routine toxic wastes generated by his industry. He must be informed of all process alterations which could, in any manner, increase dr decrease normal daily flow or waste strength discharged to the sanitary sewers. Section 2. This industrial representative shall catalogue all chemicals stored, used or manufactured by his industry. Such a listing shall include specific chemical names, not manufacturer's codes. These wastes admitted to the sanitary sewer are a prime concern; however, all discharges shall be catalogued. An estimate of daily average flows and strengths shall be made including process, cooling, sanitary, etc. Such a determination should separ­ ate the flows according to appropriate categories. The aforementioned flow and chemical listing is to be sent to the Manager and shall be treated as confidential information. Section 3. The industrial representative should attempt to deter­ mine whether or not large process alterations will occur during the next few years — one year, two years, five years. He should consult with management to determine if such alterations are scheduled and forthcoming. Section 4. A sketch of the plant buildings shall be made, including a diagram of process and chemical storage areas. Location of any pretreatment equipment must be indicated, and floor drains located near process and storage areas must be noted. Manhole and sewer locations at the industry's point of discharge into the municipal collection system must be included on the plant layout sketch. Section 5. There shall be separation of spent concentrates from the sanitary sewer to prevent toxic wastes from upsetting the treat­ ment plant. Supervision and operation of equipment for pretreat­ ment of spent concentrates, toxic wastes and high strength organic wastes, to an acceptable level as detailed in the Village Sewer Use Ordinance, is the responsibility of the industrial representative. All sludges generated by such treatment must be handled in an accep­ table manner — such as in a designated area of a sanitary landfill or by a licensed waste hauler. Adequate segregation of those waters and wastes to be pretreated to meet discharge limits is a vital portion of the industrial effort to prevent operational problems at the wastewater treatment plant. Section 6. Adequate secondary containment or curbing must be provided to protect all floor drains from accidental spills and dis­ charges to the receiving sewers. Such curbing should be sufficient to hold 150% of a total process area tank volume. All floor drains within a containment area must be plugged and sealed. Spillthroughs or sumps within process areas must discharge to approp­ riate pretreatment tanks. Secondary containment shall be provided for chemical storage areas and for storage tanks which may be serviced by commercial haulers. Section 7. If so directed by the Village, an adequate sampling vault or manhole must be provided at the Owner's expense, in a fully accessible place for Village personnel to obtain waste samples and flow measurement data. The complexity of the vault will vary with the sampling requirements the Manager determines necessary to protect the treatment plant and receiving streams. Should the Village desire continual flow recording and long duration, 24-hour composite sampling, then a more complex manhole would be man­ datory — complete with 120 volt AC. Samples collected may be divided between the industry and Village for analysis if so desired by the industry. Industrial users which are subject to "Industrial Cost Recovery," as defined in the Village Sewer Rate and Connec­ tion Ordinance, shall install suitable monitoring equipment as des­ cribed above and as approved by the Village. Section 8. A yearly surveillance fee may be initiated to reduce some Section 5. Grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of the Manager, they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, or any flammable wastes, sand or other harmful ingred­ ients; except that such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwelling units. All interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the Manager, and shall be located as to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. equipment costs or for maintenance of monitoring devices. If a graduated surcharge is deemed necessary to monitor industrial discharges, then a factor may be incorporated to reduce the costs as industry lowers its waste strength. The Village will encourage continued progress in industrial waste control. A graduated surcharge may not be required if industry provides adequate safe­ guard devices and treatment facilities to insure protection of the municipal treatment plant and biological processes involved. Section 6. When preliminary treatment or flow equalizing facilities are provided for any waters or wastes, they shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operation by the owner at his expense. ARTICLE VII - POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF INSPECTORS Section 1. The Manager and other duly authorized employees of the Section 7. When required by the Village, the owner of any property serviced by a building sewer carrying industrial wastes shall install a suitable control manhole together with such necessary meters, and other appurtenances in the building sewer to facilitate obser­ vation, sampling and measurement of the wastes. Such manhole, when required, shall be accessible and safely located, and shall be constructed in accordance with plans approved by the Village. The manhole shall be installed by the owner at his expense; and shall be maintained by him so as to be safe and accessible at all times. Section 8. All measurements, tests and analyses of the characteris­ tics of water and wastes to which reference is made in this ordinance shall be determined in accordance with the most recent edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Sewage" and/or Federal Regulation 40CFR136 and shall be deter­ mined at the control manhole provided for, or upon suitable samples taken at, said control manhole, in the event that no special manhole has been required, the control manhole shall be con­ sidered to be the nearest downstream manhole in the public sewer to the point at which the building sewer is connected. Sampling shall be carried out by customarily accepted methods to reflect the effect of constituents upon the sewage works and to determine the existence of hazards to life, limb and property. The particular analyses involved will determine whether a 24-hour composite of all outfalls of a premises is appropriate or whether grab sample or samples should be taken. The responsibilities of industry are further defined in the "Industrial Waste Control Program" shown in Article VI of this ordinance. Section 9. No statement contained in this article shall be construed as preventing any special agreement or arrangement between the Village and any industrial concern whereby an -industrial waste of unusual strength or character may be accepted by the Village foi treatment, subject to payment therefor, by the industrial concern. Village, bearing proper credentials and identification, shall be per­ mitted to enter upon all properties for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling and testing in accordance with the provision of this ordinance. The Manager or his represen­ tatives shall have no authority to inquire into any proprietary processes beyond bny information having a direct bearing on the kind and source of discharge to the sewers and waterways or facilities for waste treatment. Section 2. While performing the necessary work on private proper­ ties referred to in Article VII, Section 1 above, the Manager or duly authorized employees of the Village shall observe all safety rules applicable to the premises established by the property owner, and .the property owner shall be held harmless for injury or death to the employees, and the Village shall indemnify the claims and demands for personal injury or property damage asserted against the company and growing out of the gaging and sampling operation, except as such may be caused by negligence or failure of the company to maintain safe conditions as required in Article V, Section 8. easement line to their premises. The customer shall maintain, at his expense, the building sewer. The "building sewer", as defined, includes everything to the street sewer. Section 2. Those customers making connections subsequent to the time of original construction of the public sewer shall install, at their expense, the sewer lateral stub from the public sewer to the lot of easement line in addition to that portion of the building sewer from said lot or easement line to their premises. Section 3. The Village shall, in no event, be held responsible for claims made against it by reason of the breaking of any mains or service laterals, or by reason of any other interruption of the service caused by the breaking of machinery or stoppage for necessary repairs; and no person shall be entitled to damages nor have any portion of a payment refunded for any interruption. Section 4. Premises receiving sanitary sewer service shall, at all reasonable hours, be subject to inspection by duly authorized per­ sonnel of the Village. ARTICLE X-PENALTIES Section 1. Any person found to be violating any provision of this ordinance shall be served with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. The offender shall, within the period of time stated in such notice, permanently cease all violations. Section 2. Any person convicted of a violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500, or by imprisonment of not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Section 3. A violation of this ordinance is also declared to be a public nuisance and the Village may enforce same by injunction or other remedy, including the right to correct the violation and bill the owner or person in charge of the premises therefore. Section 4. Any business, industry or person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance, which results in fines or penalties being levied against the Village, shall become liable for said fine or penalty, plus any expenses, loss or damage occasioned by such violation. This fine or penalty would be levied in addition to penal­ ties identified in Section 2 and 3 of this Article. CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of Ordinance No. 2-14-80, duly adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, at a Public meeting held on February 14, 1980, and that said meeting was con­ ducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be or have been made available as required by said Act. I further certify that the following Members were present at said meeting - Curtis, Hinckley, Spoelstra, Babcock, Kohfeldt and Kienutske and that the following Members were absent - None. I further certify that Member Lonny Kienutske moved adoption of said Ordinance No. 2-14-80 and that Member Raymond Hinckley supported said motion. I further certify that the Tollowing Members voted for adoption of said - Curtis, Hinckley, Spoelstra, Babcock, Kohfeldt and Kienutske and that the following Members voted against adoption of said None. I further certify that said Ordinance has been recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Village and that such recording has been authenticated by the signatures of the Village President and Village Clerk. Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk ARTICLE XI-VALIDITY Section 1. This ordinance supersedes all ordinances or amendments pertaining to sewer use. Previous sewer ordinance and amend­ ments thereto are hereby repealed. Section 2. If any section, clause, sentence or provision of this ordinance is determined to be invalid, said invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other part of this ordinance which can be given effect without such invalid part or parts. ARTICLE XH - ORDINANCE IN FORCE Section 1. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, recording and publication as provided by law. Passed and approved on February 14, 1980, to be effective February 14,1980. CERTIFICATE The foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, on the 14th day of February, 1980, and was duly recorded posted and authenticated by the Village Clerk as provided by the Charter of said Village of Nashville. SEWER RATE AND CONNECTION ORDINANCE — VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE — FOR ADOPTION FEBRUARY 28,1980 SEWER RATE AND CONNECTION ORDINANCE -VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE- ORDINANCE NO. 2-14-80 AN ORDINANCE establishing and providing for the collection of rates and charges, for sewage disposal service and providing penalties for violation of sections thereof, in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan. IT ORDAINED and enacted by the Village Council of the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, as follows: ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS Unless the context spcifically indicates otherwise, the meanings of terms used in this Ordinance shall be as defined in the Village Sewer Use Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2-14-80 or as defined below. Section 1. Connection Charge" shall mean the amount charged at ARTICLE VIII - PROTECTION FROM DAMAGE Section 1, No unauthorized person shall maliciously, willfully or negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface or tamper with any structure, appurtenance.or equipment which is a part of the sewage works. Any person violating this provision shall be subject to immediate arrest under charge of disorderly conduct. ARTICLE IX - CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Section 1. At the time of original construction of the publicc sewer, the Village shall install that portion of the building sewer, known as a "sewer sewer lateral stub", from the public sewer to the lot or easement line of alll occupied premises. The Village shall maintain, at its expense, the public sewer. Those customers making connections at t the time of original construction of the public sewer shall install, their expense, that portion of the building sewer from said lot or the time, and in the amount hereinafter provided, to each premise in the Village which must connect to the system. The new charge is based upon the proportionate cost allocable to such premises of the trunkage and availability costs associated with providing sanitary sewers and sewage treatment. Section 2. Customer Service Charge" shall mean the charge levied to all customers for customer-related associated with the System. administrative casts Section 3. Debt Retirement Charge" shall mean the charge levied to all users for retirement of bonded indebtedness associated with the System. Section 4. Industrial Cost Recovery" shall mean the recovery from each eligible industrial user that portion of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grants which are allocable to the collection and treatment of industrial wastes from said users. �Section 5. O,M,8R Charge" shall mean the charge levied to all users for operation, maintenance and replacement costs associated with the System. Section 6. "Operation and Maintenance Costs" shall mean all costs, s>c<\ ss>c<\ >SS ScS<n n\ %SX s ss, %. s sS ^XX ^ The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 12. 1980 — Page 9 ARTICLE IV — INDUSTRIAL COST RECOVERY SYSTEM Section 1: Industrial users which are liable for Industrial Cost Recovery, as defined, shall include the following: a. direct and indirect, necessary to provide adequate wastewater collection and treatmentt on a continuing basis, to conform with all federal, state and local wastewaterr management requirements, requirements and to assure optimum long-term management of the Sewage Works. Operation and Maintenance Costs shall include replacement costs. Section 7. "Replacement Costs" shall mean expenditures made during the service life of the System to replace equipment and appurtenances necessary to maintain the intended performance of the System. Section 8. "Residential Equivalent Unit," as reflected in Exhibit B, shall be related to the quantity of sanitary sewage ordinarily arising from the occupancy of a residence building by a single family of ordinary size and the benefit derived therefrom, and shall be defined or determined from time to time by the Villag e. Section 10. "System" shall mean all facilities of the Village and all subsequent additions, including all sewers, pumps, lift stations, and all other facilities used or usefuf in the collection, treatment and disposal of domestic, commercial or industrial wastes, including all appurtenances thereto and including all extensions and iimprovements thereto which may hereafter be acquired. Section 1. The operation, maintenance, alteration, repair and law >Ss Ss management of the System shall be under the supervision and control of the Village. The Village may employ such person or persons in such capacity or capacities as it deems advisable to carry out the efficient management and operations of the System and may make such rules, orders and regulations as it deems advisable and necessary to assure the efficient management and operation of the System. ARTICLE III - SEWER USER CHARGE SYSTEM Section 1: All premises connected directly or indirectly to the sani­ tary sewers of the Village, except as hereinafter provided, shall be charged and shall make monthly payments to the Village in amounts computed on the basis of this Article and Exhibit B to this Ordinance as applicable. Section 2: Rates to be charged for service furnished by the system shall be as described below and shown in Exhibit A to this Ordinance. (a) a monthly debt retirement-charge. Users that are also metered customers of the Village water supply system shall be charged in accordance to the nominal size of the user's water meter, as shown in Exhibit A. Multiple family units on a single master water meter shall be charged the debt retirement charge shown for the 5/8 inch water meter, per family dwelling unit. Users that are not metered water customers of the Village shall be charged an amount in proportion to the number of residential equivalent units assigned to the user's premises, as re­ , fleeted in Exhibit B and shown in Exhibit A. . e5S^‘®affcfeiSii|^ (b) bl-M'^ INO-IIM (c) ly O,M&R charge in proportion to the user's wastewater contributions to the System. Users :hat are also metered customers of the Village water system shall be charged as shown in Exhibit A. Users that are not metered water customers shall be charged a flat amount per residential equivalent unit assigned to the user's premise, as reflec­ ted in Exhibit B and as shown in Exhibit A. ms Meswtriaaii tit tody vded. j» «dm d«e. serteo or pjwi i jh re pvt oi ta oiiwWw tafefl^ptvprt (d) (MQ-lNUfflM HoQ^btiW^ 0, M&R Charge: Each user of the system shall pay a month­ Surcharges: Each user that discharges wastewater stren­ gths, exceeding "normal strength sewage", as defined, shall pay appropriate surcharges for treatment of excess waste strengths as shown in Exhibit A. Section 3: For miscellaneous services or where a premises receives sewer service for which a special rate shall be established, such rates shall be fixed by the Village by resolution under the same regulations as for the passing of ordinances. Section 4: The charges for services which are under the provisions of ,- ^S E7»fcif 4 »«»<! nw««f||(*| ”"gss„ g„ Section 21, Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended, made a lien on all premises served thereby, and are hereby recognized to constitute such lien: and whenever any such charge against any piece of property shall be delinquent for six (6) months, the Village official or officials in charge of the collection thereof shall certify annually, on August 1st of each year, to the tax-assess­ ing officer of the Village, the facts of such delinquency whereupon such charge shall be by him entered upon the next tax roll as a charge against such premises and shall be collected and the lien thereof enforced in the same manner as general Village taxes against such premises are collected and the lien thereof enforced; provided, however, where notice is given that a tenant is responsible for such charges and service as provided by said Section 21, no further service shall be rendered such premises untif a cash deposit in the amount of $75.00 shall have been made as security for payment of such charges and service. £>$/ I*0^* 3V *14 user class and each user class will pay for its proportionate use of the System in terms of volume and pollutant loading. Sewer user charges are levied to defray the cost of operation, maintenance (including replacement) and debt retirement of the System. The classes of users of the System, for the purpose of determining the user charges, shall be as defined in the Sewer Use Ordinance. Section 7: Each industrial user, shall pay the proportionate share o MJ JJ Jr J Section 9: Each user that proposes to discharge wastewater to the System which exceeds the limits of "normal strength sewage" will be required to either: (a) provide satisfactory pretreatment to reduce the strength of the wastewater to normal strength sewage",'zor (b) pay a surcharge determined by the relative concen-, tration of BOD, suspended solids, or other pollutant as compared to "normal strength sewage." Section 3: Applications for connection permits may be cancelled and/or sewer service disconnected by the Village for any violation of any rule, regulation, or condition of service, and especially for any of the following reasons: b. Nonpayment of bills. c. Improper or imperfect and/or failure to keep building sewers in a suitable state of repair. of Village Sewage Works which were funded in part by U.S. EPA Construction Grants received after March 1, 1973. The charge will be levied in accordance with Federal Regulations in force after July 1, 1980 and will be based on waste volume, delivery flow rate, and pollutant loadings as they may affect the capacity of eligible Sewage Works. The Village shall reserve the right to adjust said industrial cost recovery charges to any sewer user that significantly alters its waste volume or delivery flow rate. Affected users shall only be required to pay charges for those years that they use the system and only at an annual rate in proportion to the length of the entire recovery period. The industrial cost recovery period is the time period that is provided to allow industrial users to pay their total industrial cost recovery charge and shall be equal to thirty (30) years. Section 4: The industrial cost recovery charge for each affected industrial user shall be a portion of the Federal construction grant amount equal in proportion to said user's proportionate share of the total capacity of the System in terms of strength, volume and delivery flow rate. Specifically, the total industrial cost recovery charge shall be determined by the sum of the three following calculations: q. Industrial Volume Contribution per unit of time____ x (EPA grant portion allocable to volume handling per unit Plant design volume of time) per unit of time b. Industrial BOD contribution ______ per unit of time_ x Plant BOD design capacity per unit of time (EPA grant portion allocable to BOD handling per unit of time) Industrial Suspended Solids contribution per unit of time x (EPA grant portion allocable to suspended solids handling Plant Suspended Solids design per unit of time) capacity per unit of time Industrial cost recovery charges shall be calculated and paid annually in an amount equal to tf e total industrial cost recovery charge for any industrial user divided by thirty (30) years. c. Section 5: For purposes of industrial cost recovery calculations, the affected industrial user shall monitor its industrial waste stream(s), as directed by the Manager, and no less than quarterly and at the users' expense. The Manager shall reserve the right to request split samples from the user and analyze the wastes independently, the costs of which shall be borne by the user. Section 6: Costs recovered from industrial users shall be deposited by the Village in a separate account identified as the "Industrial Cost Recovery Account". Funds shall be distributed from the "In­ dustrial Cost Recovery Account" in accordance with U.S. Environ­ mental Protection Agency rules and in the following manner: a. b. c. The Village shall retain fifty percent of the total recovered amount. The remainder, together with any interest earned thereon, shall be returned to the U.S. Treasury on an annual basis. Eighty percent of the retained amount, together with interest earned thereon, shall be used solely for the eligible costs of expansion or reconstruction of the treat­ ment works and only upon written approval of the.EPA Administrator, Region V. The remainder of the retained amount may be used as the Village so desires. Pending use, the Village shall invest the retained amounts for expansion and reconstruction in: (1) obligations of the U.S. government; (2) obligations guaranteed as to prin­ cipal and interest by the U.S. Government or any agency thereof; or (3) shall deposit said amounts in accounts fully collateralized by obligations of the U.S. Government or by obligations fully guaranteed as to principal and in­ terest by the U.S. Government or any agency thereof. ARTICLE V-SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES Section 1. Each person desiring to connect to the System shall pay a -charge for the privilege of using the facilities and receiving the service of the System in the amounts given below: a. Initial Direct Connections: For each new direct connection constructed prior to January 1, 1983, to the lines of the System, there shall be charged a fee of $600.00. b. Subsequent Direct Connections: For each direct connection constructed after January 1, 1983, to the lines of the Sys­ tem, there shall be charged a fee of $600.00 plus six per­ cent (6%) annual interest computed on the base fee of $600.00 and beginning January 1, 1983. c. Subsequent Indirect Connections: For each indirect con­ trial wastes. which does not exceed the limits of normal strength sewage shall be charged and shall make payments to the Village in amounts based on the actual waste volume and strength from such premises. Section 2: All bills and notices relating to the conduct of the business of the Village and of the Sewage Works will be mailed to the cus­ tomer at the address listed on the application for the connection permit, unless a change of address has been filed in writing at the business office of the Village; it shall not otherwise be responsible for delivery of any bill or notice, nor will the customer be excused from nonpayment of a bill or from any performance required in said notice. Section 3. Each industrial user which is subject to Industrial Cost Recovery, will be assessed an industrial cost recovery charge for use the operation, maintenance and replacement depreciation costs of the System that are allocable to the treatment of said user’s indus­ Section 8: Each industrial user that discharges process wastewate the business office of the Village or to any designated agent on their date of issue and, if not paid by the 10th day thereafter, shall be deemed delinquent and shall be subject to a penalty of 10 percent thereof. Bills shall be dated and mailed monthly and shall cover one month's service. The Village may discontinue sewer service to the premises and take such other measures as are per­ mitted by state law if it is not paid within sixty days (60) after date of issuance. Misrepresentation in the permit application as to the property or residential equivalents to be serviced by the Sewage Works. rates based on an audit review of the System s Operation and Main­ tenance costs. Such an audit review shall be conducted annually by the Village. Any nongovernmental user of a publicly owned treat­ ment works which discharges wastewater to the treat­ ment works which contains toxic pollutants or poisonous solids, liquids, or gases In sufficient quantity, either singly or by interaction with other wastes, to contaminate the sludge of any municipal systems, or to injure, or to inter­ fere with any sewage treatment process, or which con­ stitutes a hazard to humans or animals, creates a public nuisance, or creates any hazard in, or has an adverse effect on, the waters receiving any discharge from the treatment works. ARTICLE VI - PAYMENTS AND COLLECTIONS Section 1: Bills for sewage disposal service are due and payable at a. Section 5: The Village shall have the right to adjust the user charge Section 6: All customers of the Sewage Works will be included in a Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Mining Manufacturing Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services Services For each new initial direct connection to the lines of the System, the owner of premises to be served may elect to pay the connection charge in 5 equal annual payments calculated as the principal (connection charge) plus simple interest of 6 percent per annum on the unpaid balance. Section 2. For purposes of industrial cost recovery charge calcula­ tions, computations of amounts of industrial wastes shall exclude amounts of domestic wastes and/or wastes from human sanitary conveniences, normally a part of a given industrial waste stream. Customer Service Charge: Each customer of the System shall pay a monthly service demand charge for customer costs associated with the System as shown in Exhibit A. HnvQsroteririmMM : Debt Retirement Charge: Each user of the System shall pay A. B. D. E. Division I. b. as defined in Section 3, Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933,, as amended. ARTICLE II-OPERATION Any nongovernmental, nonresidential user of a publicly owned treatment works which discharges process wastes which are more than the equivalent of 25,000 gallons per day (gpd) of normal strength sewage wastes, as defined, and which is identified in the Standard Industrial Clas­ sification manual, 1972, Office of Management and Bud­ get, as amended, and supplemented, under one of the following divisions: Division Division Division Division Section 9. "Revenues" and "Net Revenues" shall have the meanings meani q/XLi VXrf %u “•Xksu A’ •WluJJ** ’Xh s JJs&ss, sS S$ a. nection constructed after January 1, 1983, there shall be charged a fee of $400.00 plus six percent (6%) annual interest computed on the base fee of $400.00 and begin­ ning January 1, 1983. An "indirect connection" is defined as one made to the lines of the System which were con­ structed with private funds or with special assessments. Section 2. Connection charges as set forth above shall be due and payable in cash upon application for connection to the System un­ less as hereinafter provided. Section 4: Where the sewer service supplied to a customer has been discontinued for nonpayment of delinquent bill, the Village reserves the right to request a nominal sum be placed on deposit with the Village for the purpose of establishing or maintaining any customer's credit. Service shall not be reestablished until all delinquent charges and penalties, and a turn-charge to be specified by the Village, have been paid. Further, such charges and penalties may be recovered by the Village by court action. Section 5: The Village shall make all reasonable efforts to eliminate interruptions of service and, when such interruptions occur, will endeavor to reestablish service with the shortest possible delay. Whenever service is interrupted for the purpose of working on the Sewage Works, all customers affected by such interruption will be notified in advance whenever it is possible to do so. Section 6: Any customer has the right to appeal the basis for any charges developed in accordance with this Ordinance. Appeals shall be directed to the Village Clerk along with any supporting documentation for ammendment of the charges in question. Any additional information that may be required to resolve the appeal, as directed by the Village Clerk, shall be obtained by the customer at his expense. Resolution of appeals shall be made within 30 days by the Village Clerk in accordance with best available data and the formulations presented in this Ordinance. In no event shall appeals be accepted which would require a variance in the methods of charge calculations established and in force by this Ordinance. All bills for sewage service, outstanding during the appeals process, A including all penalties or delinquency charges, shall be due and payable. Pending resolution of the appeal, the Village shall adjust said charges accordingly, including any refunds due. Refunds shall be retroactive to the previous four quarters' billings only. Section 7: Sewer customers who are not Village water customers may elect to terminate the O.M&R charge applicable to their premises for periods when said premises are not occupied and no sewer service is required for said premises. In such case, notice shall be given to the Village Clerk and the customer shall be charged a termination fee of $7.50. At such time as the premises are to be occupied, the customer shall notify the Village Clerk and shall be charged a fee of $7.50 for resumption of sewer service. All sewer customers shall be charged the applicable Customer Service and Debt Retirement Charges regardless of the status of occupancy of a customer's premises. Sewer customers who are Village water customers will be charged only one $7.50 termination fee plus one $7.50 fee for resumption of both sewer and water services. ARTICLE VII — VALIDITY Section 1: This Ordinance supersedes all previous ordinances and amendments pertaining to sewer rates and connections. Previous ordinances and amendments thereto are hereby repealed. Section 2: If any section, clause, sentence or provision of this ordinance is determined to be invalid, said invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other part of this ordinance which can be given effecSwithout such invalid part or parts. ARTICLE VIII - ORDINANCE IN FORCE Section 1: This ordinance is to be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication according to the law of the State of Michigan. Section 2: This ordinance shall be published once, in full, in the Maple Valley News, a newspaper of general circulation within the boundaries of the Village under State law to publish legal notices, within two (2) weeks after its adoption, and the same shall be recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Village and such recording authenticated by the signatures of the Officers so required. Section 3: This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. Rates shall become effective on the dates specified on Exhibit A to this Ordinance. CERTIFICATE I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and complete copy of Ordinance No. 2-28-80 duly adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, at a Public meeting held on February 28, 1980, and that said meeting was con­ ducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267. Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be or have been made available as required by said Act. I further certify that the following Members were present at said meeting - Curtis, Kohfeldt, Hinckley, Spoelstra, Babcock and Kienutske and’that the following Members were absent - None.I further certify that Member Lonny Kienutske moved adoption of said Ordinance No. 2-28-80 and that Member Sandra Kohfeldt supported said motion. I further certify that the following Members voted for adoption of said - Curtis, Kohfeldt, Hinckley, Spoelstra, Babcock and Kienutske and that the following Members voted against adoption of said None. �The Mople Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday. March 12, 1980 — Page 10 I further certify that said Ordinance has been recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Village and that such recording has been authenticated by the signatures of the Village President and Village Clerk. Harold Christiansen. Village President Susan M. Corkwell. Village Clerk EXHIBIT A - SEWER USER CHARGES Village of Nashville A. CUSTOMER SERVICE CHARGE: 1 / $1.15 per month per customer B. DEBT RETIREMENT CHARGES (DRC) 1/ Meter Size $ 7.90 $ 7.90 $13.85 $27.65 $53.70 $63.20 $110.60 $189.60 unmetered customers $ 7.90 3/4" C. DRC Per Month 5/8 x 3/4" 3/4" 1" 1 1/2” 2" 21/2” 3" 4" Per residential equivalent unit OJIMR CHARGE: 2/ The O.M&R charge shall be $1.66 per one thousand (1000) gallons of metered water use per month. For unmetered water customers, the O.M&R charge shall be $6.90 per residential equivalent unit assigned to the premises per month. D. SURCHARGES: 2/ For wastewater strengths exceeding normal strength sewage, as defined, the following surcharges shall be added as applicable: 1. BOD (in excess of 200 mg/l), $0.25 per excess pound. 2. Total suspended solids (in excess of 250 mg/l). $0.13 per excess pound. 1/ Rates to be effective September 1, 1980. 2/ Rates to be effective March 1, 1981. EXHIBIT B - RESIDENTIAL EQUIVALENT UNITS * Occspibosal Use Resideatial Eqeivalesrt Uait Multiplier Single Family Residence.................. 1.0 Per residence Auto Dealers - New and/or Used. 0.5 Auto Repair/ Collision .................... 1.0 0.50 per employee Per Premise plus 0.25 per 1,000 square feet of building including service area Auto Wash (coin operated do it yourself 10 gal. or less per car) . 1.0 Auto Wash (mechanical - over 10 gal. per car - not recycled)........ 0.0 Per stall Per stall or production line includ­ ing approach and drying area Auto Wash (mechanical - over 10 per car - recycled)......................... 5.0 Per stall or production line includ­ ing approach and drying area Bonks and Savings & Loan Assoc.. 0.5 Per 1,000 square feet Barber Shop............... 1.0 Per shop plus 0.1 per chair after 2 Bor and Restaurant................... 0.05 Per seat Beauty Shop.............................. 1.0 Per premise plus 0.1 per booth Bowling Alley (no bar).............. 1.0 Per premise plus 0.2 per alley Churches..................................... 0.01 Per seat Cleaners (pick-up only)........... 1.0 Cleaners (cleaning & pressing facility)........................................ Per premise Per premise plus 0.5 per 500 1.0 square feet Clinics (medical & dental) ... 1.0 Per premise plus 0.5 per exam Convalescent or Boarding Homes. 1.0 room Per premise plus 0.25 per bedroom ........... Convents............................................ 1.0 Per premise plus 0.25 per bedroom Country Clubs & Athletic Clubs .. 1.5 Per 1,000 sq. ft. of clubhouse plus restaurant ond bar Drugstore........................................ 1.0 Per premise plus snack bar Factories (exclusive of industrial works)................................................ 1.0 Per premise plus 0.25 per 1,000 square feet of building area Funeral Home......................... 1.5 Per 1,000 sq. ft. plus residence to be computed separately Grocery Stores & Super Markets . 1.0 Per premise Gym...................................................... 1.0 Per premise 0.48 per employee Home Occupations............................ 1.0 Per premise plus 0.048 per employee Hospitals...................................... Per bed 1.1 Hotels and Motels...................... 0.4 Per bedroom plus restaurant & bar Industrial Works (processing not wet process)......................... Laundry (self serve)................. 0.05 1.0 Per employee Mobile Homes (freestanding) ... 1.0 Per unit Mobile Homes (parks or sub­ divisions) ................................... 1.0 Per pad or site at indirect con­ nection plus laundry, community buildings ond office 1.0 Per dwelling unit Per premise plus 0.5 per washer Multiple Family Residence Duplex or Row Houses....... Apartments.............................. 1.0 Per dwelling unit Professional Office...................... 0.40 Per 1,000 square feet Public Institutions......................... 0.75 Per 1,000 square feet Restuarants Auxiliary Dining Rooms where used less than 20 hours/week .. ............................ 3.0 Per 1,000 square feet Schools No cafeteria, pool or showers . 1.0 Cafeteria, showers and pool.. 1.75 Cafeteria, showers 1.5 Bus garage.................................... 0.25 Per classroom Per classroom Per classroom Per employee Service Station Per 1,000 square feet 1.5 Snack Bars, Drive-in, etc............... 2.5 Per 1,000 square feet Retail Stores (other than listed) . 1.0 Per premise plus 0.1 per 1,000 square feet Theater (drive-in):......................... 0.04 Per car space Theater.............................................. 0.04’ Per seat Post Office......................................... 1.0 Per 1,000 square feet Rooming Houses (no meals)......... 1.0 Plus 0.30 per bedroom Swimming Pool (non-residentiol). 3.0 Per 1,000 square foot pool area Warehouse and Storage................. 0.2 Per 1,000 square feet Veterinary Facility......................... 1.5 Per facility Veterinary Facility with Kennel.. 1.5 Per facility plus 0.5 per five kennels Residential Equivalent Units shall be rounded to the nearest whole number. The minimum equivalent unit assigned to any premise shall be 1.0. Township imposes rent: 3406 changing village meeting place In order to cut expenses for Nashville taxpayers, village officials may decide to return their meeting quarters to the “basics of life”. If so, future public meetings may be conducted by the cozy heat of a newlybuilt circular brick fireplace in the old 1891 waterworks building in Putnam Park. Those plans were con­ sidered in an informal 1980­ 81 Budget planning session last Thursday night, after the Nashville council learned that Castleton Township had decided to implement a rental fee for future village use of the township hall for public meetings. Village President Harold Christiansen said he was informed by township of­ ficials Wednesday that they plan to charge the village $60 per month for use of the hall in addition to half the electric bills, which the village already pays under the present agreement. Christiansen said he was told the $60 fee will cover five meetings a month. If the village uses the hall in ex­ cess of that amount, the township will charge $15 for each additional meeting. Nashville currently holds four regularly scheduled monthly meetings in the hall —- two council meetings and two zoning meetings — plus all village elections. Nashville has been using the more spacious township facilities since September 1978 when it was deemed that Nashville’s village hall was too cramped for public meetings. Seating capacity there was limited to seventeen persons, including the seven council officials. On numerous occasions, there was insufficient room for the audience. Since moving their public meetings to Castleton Township Hall, Nashville extensively remodeled village hall, creating separate offices for the village clerk and police department, and virtually negating any possibility of returning public meetings to that building. When township officials consented in 1978 to allow the village use of the Castleton Hall, there was no rental fee in the agreement. Rules accepted by both governing bodies at that time stipulated only that: 1) there be no smoking in the hall; 2) the hall be cleaned by the village after each meeting; 3) the village and township split electricity bills 50-50, with the utility figure to be reviewed at the end of the fiscal year; 4) the village cleric be responsible for the key to the hall; and, 5) Doubleday Company be retained to set up voting machines if the village should decide to change to that method of voting for village elections (paper ballots are still used in the village). Nashville officials at Thursday’s meeting were outspoken against the pending rental fee, and suggested several options to avoid spending what they estimated to be over $900 per year for the township hall use. Nashville paid $288 for the past year to cover utility costs in the hall, and they felt a rental fee on top of considers Use of Castleton Township Hall for Nashville's public meetings may start costing village taxpayers more than they are willing to bear. Village president Harold Christiansen learned last week that township officials plan to charge the village $60 per month for use of the building plus $15 for each additional meeting over 5. Nashville has paid no rent but has footed 50 percent of the electric bills on the hall since they received approval in Sept. 1978 to use it for public meetings and village elections. Nashville's old 1891 waterworks building in Putnam Park has witnessed decades of local history and may see more if village officials carry through with suggested plans to move public meetings there rather than pay rent to Castleton Township for use of their hall on S. Main St. The waterworks building was recently restored after several years use as a recycling center. It is heated only with a new circular brick fireplace. that amount would be too much of a burden on the village. Most of the council of­ ficials favored moving Nash­ ville’s public meetings to the village-owned waterworks building which was used as a pump house until the 1930’s. It has recently been renovated but is heated only with an open, circular brick fireplace. Christiansen estimated the 28’ x 38’ building would have a seating capacity equal to, or greater than, the township hall. Meeting at the Masonic Hall was also considered. Expressing dismay at the pending rental fee to be imposed by the township, trustee Lonny Kienutske pointed out that two-thirds of the people of Castleton Township live in the village ofNashville, and are already contributing tax dollars to support the hall. Nashville residents pay winter property taxes to Castleton Township. Summer taxes, paid by village property owners, go to support the village of Nashville. Castleton Township treasurer Geneva Brumm, contacted Friday, said the township board felt the necessity of charging the rental fee because of the wear and tear on the building, in particular the carpeting. She said that while she did not necessarily agree with the township board’s decision, the majority felt that the tqwnship should be reim­ bursed by the village for use of the hall. Mrs. Brumm said they will eventually have to replace the carpeting and they should be accumulating funds toward that and other maintenance and replacement costs. Women’s Slow Pitch SOFTBALL Now accepting interested players for summer league. ROSTER ALMOST FILLED Call Now... 852-9564 and ask for Dan (Dm's Hiiies) CUSTODIAN ... WANTED... AAAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS | Administration Office Vermontville 517-852-9699 § BIDS WANTED 1977 CHEVROLET IMPALA — MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS — Contact. . Gerald Aldrich Maple Valley Bus Garage - Nashville 852-9421 t �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, March 12/1980 — Page 11 Displaying their citizenship certificates are (from left) Bobby Carl, Renitd Stanton, Debbie Corkins, and Tim Briggs. Katina Childs, Ray Hood, and Bryant Filter show their awards. Glen’s favorite subjects in Nancy Ricketts room. PAUL BELL is the son of Fred Bell of Guy Road. He is 10 and enjoys ac­ tivities of playing ball, mowing the lawn, and sliding. Math, spelling, and reading are his favorite subjects. Paul is a fourth grade student in Mrs. Jacoby’s room. RENITA STANTON is a fifth grader in Mr. Smith’s class. Math is the subject she enjoys most She is 10 and has a hobby of collecting rocks. Renita’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Stanton of Lawrence Road. TIM BRIGGS is a fifth grader in Pauline Hunt’s room. He is the 10-year-old son of Judith and Nyle Briggs of Lawrence Rd. Football, basketball, baseball, and wrestling are Tim’s primary activities. Science and gym are hi^ favorite subjects in school. DEBBIE CORKINS enjoys roller skating, basketball, softball, . and collecting stuffed animals. She is 11 and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coricins of N. Main St. Debbie says sciene is her favorite subject as a sixth grade student in Sandy Briggs’ class. BOBBY CARL is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Carl of Barryville Rd. He enjoys art, bike riding and making model cars. Bobby, 11, is a sixth grade student in Vicki Polanski’s class. Math is his favorite subject LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION Also receiving citizenship honors were Paul Bell, Glen Sebastian, Jeremy Prong, and Ralph Leigon. Citizenship awards at Fuller Street and Kellogg Elementary Schools in Nashville, during the past two Weeks, have been presented to Katina Childs, Ralph Leigon, Jeremy Prong, Ray Hood, Bryant Filter, Glen Sebastian, Paul Bell, Renita Stanton, Tim Briggs, Bobby Carl, and Debbie Coikins. KATINA CHILDS is a first grade student in Rose Dunhain’s class. Gym and reading are her favorite subjects in school. Katina, 7, is the daughter of Connie and Tony Childs of Thornapple Lake Rd. ~ She enjoys ceramics and playing games in her spare time. RALPH LEIGON, also a firstgrader, is in Miss Harns room where reading is his favorite subject. He enjoys a variety of activities including riding his bike, building wooden airplanes, collecting various sizes and shapes of bark, and camping — usually in the northern part of Michigan. Ralph, 7, is the son of Marcie Lane of Curtis Rd. RAY HOOD, 7, enjoys collecting tires, feeding the animals at his home, and watching cartoons. He is the son of Mary and Dick Hood of Assyria Rd. Spelling and math are his favorite subjects in second grade. He is a student in Ms. Stark’s room. JEREMY PRONG has many interests including basketball, football, swimming, and running. He loves to listen to music on his tape player. “Uno” is a HAIR ESIGNS For You From THE PROFESSIONALS No matter what your hair problems or de­ sign ideas are, we'll be happy to discuss them. • Only PROFESSIONALS can give you quality advice to rely on. CALL TODAY! ■ .faoau Kazors u 112 12 L CMTt St, NntfagS ,H,A,,I„R„DrEoSiInGiNirEnRnS favorite game he enjoys playing with his family. He is the eight-year-old son of Vanessa and Keith Prong of Morgan Rd. Jeremy likes gym class, art and music. He also likes to do math problems and is a second grade student in Miss Drake’s class. BRYANT FILTER, 9, is the son of Janice and Larry Filter of S. Clark Rd. He likes to play football, baseball and basketball and plans to play in the Pee Wee Baseball League again this summer. Making model cars, vans, and trucks are one of his favorite hobbies. Bryant is a member of the Cub Scouts and especially enjoys making all the projects. He is a third grade student in Clara Arvizu’s class where math, gym, and art are his favorite subjects. GLEN SEBASTIAN is a cub scout. In his spare time he enjoys playing football and soccer. The son of Roy and Linda Sebastian of Valley High­ way, he is eight-years-old and in the third grade. Math and spelling are |[ Food buying tips! “Food Buying Tips” will be featured at a Mini Ex­ tension Class on Friday, March 21st, from 10-11:00 a.m. Anyone interested in “looking at” the various departments in the grocery store and discovering the “best buys” are invited to come to the Extension Conference Room for this free class. ' You will find help in making the decisions about your food dollars! 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 Board of Education, pursuant to a directive from the Intermediate School Board of Eaton Inter­ mediate School District, Michigan, has called a special election to be held in the district on Tuesday, April 15, 1980. TAKE NOTICE that the purpose of the special election is to vote on the following proposition: AREA VOCATIONAL - TECHNICAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the one mill limitation ($1.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation on the annual property tax previously approved by the electors of Eaton Intermediate School District, state of Michigan, for the establishment and operation of area vocational-technical education programs be increased by one mill ($1.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation? 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 TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1980, IS MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1980. PERSONS REGIS­ TERING AFTER 5:00 O'CLOCK P.M., ON MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1980, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or town­ ship 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. Elam L. Rockwell Secretary, Board of Education j �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 12, 1980 — Page 12 How to get the most out of your camera— Obituaries Beatrice Cenci George Schempp Haley NEW YORK Beatrice Cenci George Schempp Haley, age 90, died Monday, February 25, 1980, at Lakeside Nursing Home, Ithaca, New York. She was born in New York, the daughter of William and Jennie A. (Pickert) George. She married George C. Schempp in 1912, they owned a 700 acre pecan orchard in Georgia. He preceded her in death in 1919. On December 8, 1930 she married Alfred Haley, Jr. he preceded her in death on October 18, 1967. She was a member of the Cornell Womens Club, fifty year member and secretary of Oriana Court of Amaranth, O.E.S., White Shrine of Jerusalem, Daughters of American Revolution, Daughters of American Colonists and St. John’s Episcopal Church. Mrs. Haley is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Jacoby (Lucy) of Hastings, and Mrs. Beatrice Reddick of Guilford, Conn.; two sons; John Schempp of Albany, N.Y. and George Schempp of Melbourne Beach, Florida; fifteen grandchildren; twenty four great­ grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Private services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 28, from the Van Order Funeral Home, Ithaca, N.Y. Rev. Frederick Dorst officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Espiscopal Church, 210 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, N.Y. or Masonic Temple 115 N. Cayuga St. Ithaca, N.Y. Mary E. MasonNASHVILLE — Mrs. Mary E. Mason, 79, died Wed­ nesday, March 5, 1980, at Barry County Medical Care Facility where she had been a patient since 1977. She was born June 2, 1900, in Dowling, the daughter of David and Margaret (McGlynn) Rizor. She married Floyd Nesbit in 1920; this marriage ended in divorce. She married Clarence Mason in 1937. He preceded her in death in 1956. Mrs. Mason is survived by one step-son, Richard Mason of Nashville, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Arrangements were made by the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Anyone interested in photography is invited to the first of three photography workshops sponsored by the Eaton County 4-H program. The workshop will be held Saturday, March 15 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Kardel Hall on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. It is designed for all camera users, from beginners to advanced. Learn all about adjustable and non-adjus table cameras and how to take the best possible pictures with them. The state 4-H traveling photo exhibit will also be displayed. All participants are asked to bring their camera, without any film in it, their camera instruction manual if available, and a roll of 126 black and white film. In the afternoon, beginning at 1:00 p.m. there will also be an opportunity to take pic­ tures during the 4-H Outdoor Club winter outing at Ben­ nett Park in Charlotte. If participants wish to do this, they should also bring a roll of black and white film for their own camera. These pictures can then be developed and brought back to the second workshop on March 22, and evaluated at that time. The third photography workshop is scheduled for April 19, also at Kardel Hall, on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Winter outing planned A winter outing for anyone interested in being planned for Saturday, March 15 from 1-4 p.m. at Bennett Park in Charlotte. The activity is being sponsored by the Eaton 4-H County-wide Outdoor Club and Eaton County Parks and Recreation. There will be an op­ portunity to study nature in the wintertime, learn more about trees and plants in the park, and winter survival. At the close of the afternoon the group will meet in the Camp Francis building, next to Bennett Park. 1978 PINTO: 15,000 miles, new tires, rear window defroster, 4 speed, excellent condition, $3,400. 726-1043, Vermontville. (3-20) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Tuesday, March 11 - 9:30 a.m. Michigan Association of Extension Home Ec. Area Council (Ingham & Eaton counties) meeting, Eaton Extension Office. Tuesday, March 11 - 7-9 p.m. 4-H Dog Working Session, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Wednesday, March 12 - 7:00 p.m. 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Demonstration, Kardel Hall. Thursday, March 13 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Kardel Hall. Speical program on making tack and tack repair. Saturday, March 15 -1-4 p.m. “Winter Outing” for all in­ terested in outdoor activities. Bennett Park, Charlotte. Saturday, March 15 -10-12:00 noon “How To Get The Most Out Of Your Camera”, Photography workshop for all in­ terested. Kardel Hall. Bring camera and a roll of black and white film. Monday, March 17 - 7:30 p.m. Fair Board Meeting, Fairgrounds. March 17-21 FARMERS’ WEEK, Michigan State University, East Lansing. Tuesday, March 18 - 9:30-3:30 p.m. “Nutrition and Exer­ cise” B108 Wells Hall, MSU (East of Spartan Stadium) Free program. Tuesday, March 18 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Handicap Riding Committee, Extension Office. Wednesday, March 19 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Awards Committee meeting, Extension Office. Thursday, March 20 - 9:30a.m. to 4:00 p.m. “What You Are Is Where You Were When —”, and “Stress and Your Health”. Union Building Parlors, MSU. Free Program. Saturday, March 22 - 10-12:00 noon “What Makes A Good Picture”, Photography workshop Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Saturday, March 22 - 2:00 p.m. Volunteer Training for Horseback Riding for Handicapper at Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Tuesday, March 25 - 7:30p.m. 4-H Promotion and Publicity Committee meeting, Extension Office. East Side.. .west Side all around the town Congratulations to the new Village President, Trustees, Clerk, Treasurer and Assessor. Will see you all at SWEET and HOW GOOD MOLDS and CHOCOLATE for ... CHOCOLATE CANDY MOLDING!! We now have Red, Blue and Lavender ... besides the other colors. Classes by Appointment 726-0652 650 SOUTH MAIN — VERMONTVILLE DON’T MISS OUR FREE CHICK DAY 25 FREE CHICKS ... with50-lbs. of CHICK STARTENA APRIL 3rd - Starting at 12:00 (All orders placed for specific breeds will be in this date). FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings Ph. 945-9926 Purina... urina... planning tomorrow with research today the Village Council meeting on Thursday the 13th at 7 o’clock in the Mildred Allen Library. Women’s and Men’s Softball Associations are holding their meetings. Watch for these an­ nouncements. Lots of woik to be done on fields and equipment for the coming season. Let’s make this the best year yet. Men’s Softball Association meets March 13th at the Highschool, 7:30 p.m. for its Election of Of­ ficers. Happy Birthday Roger Gardner, heard it was a good party. , Best way to have winter, all in one month, about another 30 days should do it, and then spring, beautiful spring. Lots of our folks will be coming back home from the sunny south soon. It was 85 degrees at the Citrus Tower, Fla. on Sunday. Heat about overcome some on the golf course. Too bad. Haven’t heard from Pat and Irene Guy, but Don Goorhouse has been taking those trophies on the Shuf­ fleboard Courts, and Phyllis is riding that bike and walking a lot They report lots of visitors from our area. We are having many complaints on dogs running loose, dogs barking and a few on viscious dogs. Have you checked your pets lately? Worst time is when children go and come from school and before bed time. Be a good pet neighbor and don’t give cause for com­ plaint on your animals. If you have a problem with any of the above, call 543-5755, your Animal Control Department. Getting over the flu bug is a long drawn out process. Don’t push yourself. Get plenty of rest, lots of fluid, and a big dose of common sense. Lots of luck everybody. by.,.Doro s. N,sse Art Shetenhelm was taken to the hospital last Friday. This community prays for a speedy recovery. Welcome back Helen to the Sugar Hut Cafe. Missed you and good to see your smiling face again. Ida Zakshesky visited daughter Sally Courter of Flint, Sunday. Snow was not good so didn’t ski. Shopping was though - Ida’s sporting a new bonnet. A Birthday gift from Sally. Big Energy Conference coming up on March 29th in Kalamazoo. Look into this if you’re interested. Promises to be informative and useful in our daily living program. Say it again. If you could control the hot air put forth by candidates in this election it would take you through the winter. There’s talk about forming a Euchre Tourney at Maple Leaf Inn Wednesday nights. If you’re interested let them know. Thought: The elect are the whosoever will; the non­ elect are the whosoever won’t. Action Ads CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank all my friends and relatives for their prayers, flowers, cards and other gifts and for visiting me while I was in Leila Hospital. May God bless you all. _________ Clarence Reid FOR BLAIR PRODUCTS... Phone 852-9311. (4-2) WANTED: 6 ambitious people interested in making an extra $1,000 a month worthing part-time. Phone 758-3264, Lacey, (tfn) FOR MASON SHOES... Phone 852-9311. (4-2) Phone 945-9554 for ACTION ADS Krusty DOG FOOD 26% PROTEIN ON SALE AT LOW PROTEIN PRICE... ’7.50 - 50 lbs. Thornapple River Blue Tick Kennel 657 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml. Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 12. 1980 — Page 13 Nashville News continued— Kenneth Pufpaff, former local resident and son of Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Pufpaff of Nashville, is in Hubert Rutland Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, following an apparent heart attack last week. At this writing, tests were still being done to determine his con­ dition. Kenneth resides at St. Petersburg and is employed as a long-distance mover. He was'loading his truck for an Ohio trip when he suffered the bad spell and was im­ mediately hospitalized. Mrs. Pufpaff also received word last week that her nephew Melvin Stevens is in Mercy Hospital in Muskegon, suffering with high blood sugar. This has been a bad year for her family, Robie reports, as three of her nephews and three brothers have all been in the hospital this winter. Mrs. Tecla Snow of Nash­ ville recently entertained members of the U-Share-It Extension Class for a lun­ cheon. Mrs. Snow prepared Italian pizza for the oc­ casion. The U-Share-It is an informational organization which meets monthly except in the. summer. Mrs. Justin (Grace) Cooley of Nashville was able to return to her home last Friday after several weeks hospitalization at Blodgett in Grand Rapids, where she underwent surgery for removal of a brain tumor Grace is now progressing well. 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Maia, Vermontville Phone 517-726-0612 or 616-763-9697 • Chain saws • Edgers • Snow­ mobiles • Golf carts • Lawn mowers • Tillers • Snowblowers STOP OUT TODAYI NOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 9 to6 Sat. 9 to 3 DAN’S WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREE WATER TEST! I Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Dan! I speedy recovery. Also happy to report that George Vogt of Nashville was released last week fron Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where he had been confined after suffering a mild heart attack. He is now resting and recovering well. His wife, Pat, is still confined to Pennock Hospital, however, as a result of diabetic complications. She entered the hospital before George was released, being admitted a week later than he. Rev. Richard Wadsworth of Nashville will be the in­ structor in classes in Discipleship to be conducted at the local church on March 19. Attending the 9 to 11 a.m. session will be pastors from throughout this zone of the Church of the Nazarene. The youth and young adults of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene will be playing basketball on Thursday evenings, March 13 and 20, at the Fuller Street school gym. The games start at 6:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wilson, missionaries to the Philipines, will be at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene for special Friday evening services at 7 p.m., March 14. Their presentation will be preceded by a 5 p.m. potluck dinner for all in­ terested persons. Also in attendance at the event will be the District Missionary President of the Church of the Nazarene, Mrs. Paul Moore of Mt. Pleasant. Golden Agers of the Nash­ ville United Methodist Church will gather at the Community House on Friday, March 14, for a noon potluck dinner. Rev. Allen Rice III of Lansing, executive director of the Michigan Council on Alcholic Problems (MICAP), will be at the Nashville United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 16, to deliver an address during the 9:45 a.m. worship service. Rev. Rice will also be on hand for a 7:30 a.m. breakfast in the Community House with the local congregation. The Nashville Lions Club will meet for a 7 p.m. dinner Monday, March 17, at the Nashville United Methodist Church Community House. Lions 1st Vice President Doug Vogt is arranging the program. Wives are also invited to attend the event. At this writing, Nashville’s Village Clerk Suzy Corkwell was expected to enter Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids on Monday to undergo major surgery Thursday. During her abscence Village Treasurer and Deputy Clerk Lois Elliston will be handling duties at village hall. Suzy expects to be hospitalized about two weeks. We wish her a very speedy recovery. The address at Butterworth is: 100 Michigan St., N.E., Grand Rapids, 49503. Please remember to cheer her with a card. Nelson Brumm advises that by calling a toll-free number, 800-292-5867, people who have hearing and sight impairments can receive assistance from their local Lions Club in filling out the 1980 United States Census forms that will be mailed out on April 1st. It is important that all of our citizens are recorded. Kenneth A. Meade, a Nashville native now of Franklin, wrote last week to comment on our recent “Memories” on the Hannemann’s Dry Goods store. He recalled visiting the place as a child and also remembered the former owners, Will and John Kocher. “They had a large elevator in the back of the store that was used to take heavy items up to the second floor,” wrote Meade. “It was very slow probably a hydraulic elevator.” Meade recalled the fun of riding the lift whenever he was given the opportunity by John Kocher. He fondly recalled brothers Will and John, and going with his grandmother to visit their sister, Sarah, who kept house for the Kocher family on Reed Street. also Meade remembered another feature at the store which fascinated him when he accompanied his mother or grandmother there. “I was intrigued with the tape measured yard goods,” he wrote. “Interesting how something like that will stick in one’s memory.” We are certainly thankful for all the wonderful memories that have stuck with Mr. Meade, and are indebted to him for sharing his special thoughts which have added so much to our stories about Nashville’s earlier days. Incidentally, Mr. Meade spotted our error in which we had incorrectly labled the photo of proprietor Hannemann standing near hitching rails in front of his store. We had inadvertently captioned the photo as taken in the early 1920’s, even though it clearly showed that Main Street lacked curbing. “As I remember, Main Street was paved before 1920,” noted Meade. “The picture shows the hitching posts for horses and the cobblestone paving where the horses stood when far­ mers were doing their shopping. The cobblestone paving was removed when the brick paving was put in around 1918 or perhaps earlier.” He is correct. The cobblestone was removed when Main Street was paved with brick in 1917. Red Cross lists year's accomplishments DID YOU KNOW, IN 1979. . . 618 Barry County residents were trained in Red Cross First Aid and CPR Classes? 925 residents were trained in Red Cross Water Safety, learning to swim, or saving a life in or near the water? 141 students were trained in Red Cross Small Craft operation, and 250 students Livestock Quiz Bowl program to be demonstrated The 4-H livestock quiz bowl is patterned after the college quiz bowl program and allows 4-H members age 9­ 19, to learn more about all areas and aspects of livestock. To participate in .this program, all one needs is an interest in livestock and kids are never too young to start A livestock quiz bowl demonstration has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at Kardel Hall, on the fairgrounds, in Charlotte. Anyone interested in the quiz bowl should plan to attend and learn more about it. If desired, there will also be the opportunity for anyone attending to participate ina round of the quiz bowl. Future meeting dates will also be planned. For more information on this program, contact Nancy Diuble at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, Phone 543-2310. Bibliography of women’s career materials— The Olivet College Press has published Bibliography of Career Materials for Women. This work is a collection of materials published for women who are planning a career, searching forjobs, or engaging in life planning. It was compiled by Phyllis Jessica Casey, an ad­ missions counselor at Olivet College who also is doing graduate work at Michigan State University. The Olivet College Press is operated by Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan. Inquiries about obtaining copies of this bibliography should be directed to Women’s Resource Center, Office of Career Planning and Placement, Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan 49076. kction Ads NEED TAX HELP? Call Gabby’s Tax Service, low rates, same day service, 852­ 1512, Nashville. (3-25)____ SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe. Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173.(tfn) were trained under the DNR program by a Red Cross Small Craftinstructor, along with First Aid Training? 824 donors gave blood in Barry County Bloodmobiles under our Red Cross Blood Program? Three families, involved in separate fires in Barry County, were helped with food, clothing, or counseling, through our Red Cross Disaster Program? 116 Barry County ser­ vicemen and veterans were helped with loans, com­ munications, emergency leaves, leave extentions, upgrading their discharges, getting pensions, or com­ pensations, and counseling, through Red Cross Service to Military Families and Veterans Program? This is just a partial list of services given to Barry County residents. These services are always free. The only money collected by the Red Cross, is for materials, and main­ tenance of equipment, used in First Aid and Safety Classes? If you are interested in taking part in any of the services offered, Call your Barry County Chapter at 945­ 3122. / Childrens New QUILTED FABRICS RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY in Yellow for Quilt Back or Play Clothes. Summer NIGHT GOWN Material! (across from the Post Office in Nashville) HOURS: Mon. thru Sat. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bushre Plumbing RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Call...CARL BUSHRE —■ LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 ALL SENTRY GREEN Paint 1/3 OFF Plus... Save $208 per gallon on all other Sentry Paint! I Friday, March 14th, Saturday, March 15th, & Monday, March 17th ALL SENTRY Brand 7081 PAINTS • 1500 Colors Hardware 105 N. Main St., Nashville— Phone 852-0713 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, March 12, 1980 — Page 14 Letters home... By Nina Wolpe, Wife of Congressman Howard Wolpe Virginia Beach in winter? Who would go to that deserted summer resort area when every snowweary northerner yearns for warm Florida? Howard and I would! - only because we looked forward eagerly to a weekend work retreat there with other congressional families. The idea of a retreat was conceived by several members of Congress who have been feeling almost helpless under a burgeoning work load, and who have Gabby’s INCOME TAX SERVICE Federal, State and City 852-1512 LOW RATES & Same Day Service been frustrated by the lack of contemplative time with colleagues to discuss issue directions and solutions. During this weekend away there would be a serious agenda to follow-a letter carrier’s holiday, some groaned!-but there would be no buzzers demanding the dropping of whatever was being done, and no long runs down underground corridors to the House floor for roll call votes. There would be no scampering between three crucial committee hearings all scheduled for the same hour. We decided to go, an­ ticipating that, aside from the benefits of open-ended, uninterrupted discussion together, time the representatives and their families would become better acquainted. Rarely do several congressional families spend time together walking or jogging along a quiet, windy beach. Seldom do they mix it up in a spirited soccer or baseball game. Our son Michael hoped there would be running and ball ANNUAL TAX SALE OF PROPERTIES DELINQUENT Lands delinquent for real property taxes of 1977, and prior years are scheduled to be offered for sale by thTHeheaC sleotguinalgtyds eT sorcenria pM stiuoArneY rofa6 pt ,rt1ohp9ee 8rCt0ioe.us rt House in: o be offered for sale will be publish MARCH 26,1980 and APRIL 2,1980 in the Hastings Banner, HaSsttiantges,T Mreicahsiugra wu w .u Lansing, Michiga games with the other children, and that they would bring along their electronic games, too. (He lives in a world of beeps and blips, buzzes and quick-fingered competition over tiny computer lights and but­ tons.) The weekend did indeed turn out to be significant for each ofus. Listening to these members of Congress wrestling with their common frustrations clarified for me what kinds of internal and external pressures they confront daily. They brainstormed with each other about how to make Congress more efficient and responsive. At one point, Howard explained to the others that, for him, just the scheduling of floor voting at a regular time every afternoon, as it was done when he was in the Michigan state Legislature, would help alleviate the conflicting demands on his workday. Morning office work, appointments, and especially committee hearings could proceed without irritating, timewasting interruptions for quorum calls, etc. Witnesses for committee hearings wouldn’t have to stretch their one hour presentations over two days to ac­ commodate fourteen roll call votes. The weekend discussions moved from the nitty-gritty of a more efficiently ad­ ministered Congress to the in-depth briefings and analyses on the issues that are banner headlines in our daily newspapers. I listened as each congressperson there shared an expertise on the issues from the vantage point of a House committee assign­ ment. Congressman Bob Carr from Lansing, who sits on the Armed Services committee, talked and an­ swered questions about the complexities of our defense situation as it relates to the Persian Gulf. Howard and others fielded questions on our energy dilemma. I marvelled at how these people keep their sanity with such heavy responsibilities for knowledge and decision­ making, especially in times like ours when each day Community Events . . Nashville PTO to meet SOFTBALL MEETING - Nashville P.T.O. meeting, March 13th, 7:00 p.m. at Fuller Street School. Guest speaker will be Mr. David Slenk, Michigan State Police. Open to the public. Maple Valley Men's slow pitch organizing meeting and election of officers. Room 1-A Maple Valley High School at 7:30 P.M., March 13th. (3-12) Basketball spectacular coming: Friday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Maple Valley High School gym­ nasium. The alumni g game, anyone that wants to play contact Larry Filter, 852-9172, Nashville. Must have lettered in Varsity Basketball to play. More information to follow. GOSPEL SING with ... •DAVE THURSTON FAMILY • THE MESSENGER GT. •OVERHOLT FAMILY CENTRAL AUDITORIUM At 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 21st NOTICE — Vermontville Summer League meeting in the Maplewood all-purpose room for parents of Pee Wee, Little League and Girls Ball Teams, Thurs­ day, March 13, at 7 p.m. Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. dawns on a near crisis. But two things, from my observations, seem to help keep these particular representatives going, first, they are in constant touch with the people back home They go home almost every weekend. They set up town meetings to listen to con­ stituent concerns and ideas. They encourage people to become active participants in working for democracy's goals. And, secondly, they somehow keep a. sense of humor about life (Congressman Bob Edgar, i Methodist minister from Pennsylvania, punned about “energy litreship.” During a discussion about the new effort to push the con­ struction of the controversial B-l bomber, Edgar asked the key question, “To B or not to B?”), and more importantly in that regard they can laugh easily at themselves. Atlanta’s Congressman Wyche Fowler-a raconteur supreme in the southern oral tradition-told us about a phone conversation he had when he was a newly arrived freshman in Washington, D.C. Caller: ‘‘Hello, Congressman Fowler, I’m a constituent of yours and I want you to know that my garbage hasn’t been picked up in weeks.” Fowler: “I appreciate your calling me, but I think the person you really want to talk to is not your Congressman, but your garbage supervisor.” Caller: “I thought of that, Congressman, but I didn’t think I should start at the top.” We Wolpes, of course, had our own tales of less-thanglory to tell: There was the little raccoon that took a liking to Howard one day and followed him up the street, campaigning door to door with him. There was the day that the Wolpe campaign van made its untriumphant entrance into a small townon the hook of a tow truck. And there was the time that a preoccupied H. Wolpe walked up to an elevator door-and knocked! The wonderful weekend ended all too soon, even though I returned to D.C. with a bruised and swollen hand from-unmittingly!trying to stop one of Michael’s fast balls. For Howard the retreat has meankan ongoing support group of like-minded members of Congress who continue to meet together each week. For both of us there is a renewed feeding of optimism, of commitment. We came back with new perspectives on the issues, and with deeper attachments, in friendship and respect, to these particular representatives who are working hard to find solutions to the enormous problems we face at home and abroad in energy, in­ flation, unemployment, and peacemaking. Affectionately, Nashville student chosen for Alma 'Kiltie Band' — an “Alma College in Con­ cert” at the Midland Center for the Arts March 28. The concert includes the Alma College A Cappella Choir and the Alma Smphony Or­ chestra, too. The Kiltie Band has already presented two pre-tour concerts this term and will also play for both the college's Honors JDonvocation April 9 and Com­ mencement April 19. A music education major, Wheeler plays also saxophone in both the Kiltie Band and the Jazz Band. He is also operations manager for the band. Steve, a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wheeler, 728 S. Durkee, Nashville. ALMA - Steven Wheeler of Nashville is among the members of the Alma College Kiltie Band this year. Band members soon discover how busy they can be! During fall term, the band presented pre-game and half-time shows for all home football games and also presented a Christmas concert. Now the Kiltie Band is preparing for a concert tour to Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington, D.C. during winter term break March 1-9. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the site of one of the band’s concerts. There will also be three performances in Michigan. In addition, the band members are practicing for Local resident attended 4-H partners workshop by Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent Margaret Ann Ross, Eaton County Extension Home Economist, attended the 4-H Partners workshop, March 7-8 at Kettunen Center, near Tustin. The conference brought 4­ H leaders, Michigan Part­ ners members and in­ terested teens together to exchange ideas about how to get more people involved in the Belize and Dominican Republic Partners program. Mrs. Ross is a member of the Michigan Partners and spent 10 days during February in Belize. “The participants discussed how to motivate people and how to get them enthused about becoming involved in the Partners program,” Ms. Diuble says. In addition, workshops covered the future of the program, fund raising and how to get involved. There were also a general brain­ storming session. A highlight of the weekend was the two international meals, featuring typical Dominican Republic and Belizean foods. The conferences were made possible by donations to the Michigan 4-H Foun­ dation from individuals, organizations and businesses. For more information about the Partners program or other 4-H activities, contact Nancy Diuble, at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office at 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte phone 543-2310. Scout of the Month Scout Troop 177 of Nash­ ville is pleased to announce the Scout of the Month for February is Leonard Eaton, son of Arnold and Judy Eaton of 11094 Face Hwy. in Nashville. Leonard holds the rank of Eagle Scout and is presently working on his palms. He is past Senior Patrol Leader and has been in the following training programs: Silver Bars, Silver Bars (staff), Junior Leader Training, Junior Leader Staff, Cor­ nerstone Training. He is also a member of the leadership corps. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS March 11 - 4-H GoabKid Care Workshop, 7-9 p.m., Beverly Myers Farm, Bellevue. March 12 - 4-H Dairy project member workshop - Judging Cattle, 8-9:30 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. March 12 - Farm Partnership and Corporation meeting, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. March 13 - MABC Annual meeting, Woodgrove Brethern Church, Coats Grove, Noon. March 15 - 4-H Personal Appearance Improvement Day, 10 a.m. -3 p.m., Central School, Hastings. Nina Wolpe (25 years experience) FOR SALE: Wood, oil, natural or propayne gas, furnace or heaters and add ons. you need help, call us. NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE. (517 >-8524)231. (tfn) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ Nashville M79 R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 CARLISLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 12. 1980 — Page 15 Meeting planned to report progress of gifted and talented program— The Second Annual Local District Program Progress Report, sponsored by The Society for the Advancement of Gifted Education (SAGE) in cooperation with the Eaton Intermediate School District, is planned for Tuesday, March 18. The event will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. at the American Bank of Charlotte, 101 S. Cochran St. The presentation will be designed to inform parrents and teachers of each local progress in district’s progress program development for gifted and talented students. A panel composed of representatives for each district will be present to participate in a discussion and be available for questions from the audience. Maple Valley Schools will be represented along with Grand Ledge Public Schools, St. Michael’s in Grand Ledge, Charlotte Public, St. Mary’s in Charlotte, Pot­ terville Public, and Eaton Rapids Public. For additional information contact Pat Reinbold, consultant for Gifted and Talented at the Eaton In­ termediate School District office in Charlotte — 543­ 5500. Maplewood P.T.O. Carnival Mar. 14 J"15 "15’ hutaj^ **•5>8>? *•>> '* •*55 •55 S‘**ss ** 411 • IJ 5E8S *W« * toi® Wi >|ta tasitafot :ng UitoiMi- i?ib msii HEADLEE LIMIT - Our Treasury Department has said that state-equalized property valuation can rise by 11.3 percent this year before the Headlee millage-rollback provision takes effect: 11.3 percent is the 1979 consumer­ price index increase. STATE SONG? The House has approved HB 5228, which designates “Water Wonderland” as the official state Michigan song. This bill is now in the Senate, Although we have a state flower, fish, bird, tree, stone and gem, we do not yet have a song. ENROLLMENT DROP - The Department of Education has reported that Michigan school enrollments have dropped by over 300,000 students over the past eight years, with most of that coming from the state’s ten largest school districts. ■ SEXUAL HARASSMENT - The Michigan Civil Rights Commission has ruled that a woman who quit her job because of continued sexual harassment is entitled to back pay and damages just as if she had been illegally fired. This is the first state case in which a female employee has gained this kind ofj udgement and sets a precedent for future cases. LICENSE FEES - The Senate will soon consider HB 4822, which would increase hunting and fishing licenses in order to make up an expected shortfall in the fish-and-game fund. Resident game licenses would increase by $1 in 1980 and another $1 in 1981; fishing licenses would also go up by a $2 total. Non-resident licenses would increase by $5, $10 and $35. ROUND NUMBERS - The 1000th Senate bill of this Session, introduced in mid-February, would provide for the Director of Labor to establish a fee schedule for electricians’ licensing fees. The 1000th House bill was introduced last September and would provide the Department of Agriculture with more flexibility in allocating horse racing money. SCHOOL FLU - The State Health Department has suggested that counties with flu-caused absenteeism running around 15 to 20 percent should consider closing school for a week or two to decrease the spread of the disease. Local health officers are reviewing with schools. PARTY DEADLINES - Although the deadline has passed for signing up to participate in the Democratic presidentialnominating caucuses, those interested in participating in the Republican national-delegate selection process have until March 28 to file for Precinct Delegate.. TRAINED GUARDS - The Senate has approved and sent to the House SB 413, which sets standards for training armed security guards and sets strict limits on the use and possession of firearms by guards. Currently, no training is required for private security guards. FACT: H&R Block prepares complicated tax returns This year’s P.T.O, Car­ nival will be held Friday, March 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Carnival theme will be the same this year as last — Lucky Leprachauns. Food is available again, as well as games, prizes, popcorn, cake walk, arts and crafts booth and more. The door prize this year is a black and white portable TV. Tickets will be available at the door. Price is 3 for $1.00. If the flu bug doesn’t hit your home first, we hope to see everyone there. Birth control­ information, counseling, supplies, pap smears, pregnancy testing, infertility counseling and referral offered at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Family Planning Program. Evening clinics by ap­ pointment on March 11 and 25, 1980. Call in or stop in each Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Phone 945-9516. No charge. Teens welcome, parental permission not required. (3-25) Nashville P.T.O. meets The March meeting for the Nashville P.T.O. will be held this Thursday, the 13th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fuller Street School. Mr. David Slenk, from the Michigan State Police, Hastings, will be the guest speaker presenting us with a drug-related topic. Mr. Slenk’s speech will focus on the drug problems in Nashville and surrounding Barry County. He would also like to talk to the children, so please bring them along. The evening is meant to benefit the entire family. Please plan to attend. You can’t afford to miss it This meeting is open to the public. Sports M.V. closes season with DeWitt Maple Valley’s Varsity basektball team closed its season last Thursday with a 72-59 loss to DeWitt. The game marked Valley’s tournament debut at Lansing Catholic Central. DeWitt took the lead in the first quarter 14-7 but Valley pulled within 5, 26-21, by the half. With the exception of H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 303 S. Michigan HASTINGS-945-5345 Open 9 to 9 Daily, 9 to 5 Sat. 102 S. Main ■ NASHVILLE-852-9666 Open 9 to 6 Daily, 9 to 5 Sat. — Appointments Available — NMKApeev 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. Five Valley seniors played their final basketball game. Jeff Mead, who scored 12 points; Tony Joostbems, 7 points; Don Fox, 6 points; Brian Hamilton, and Roger Drake. Also seeing action for Valley were John Kent, 12 points; Aaron Snider, 12; Terry Pierce, 3; Glenn Godbey and Todd Gearhart J.V. Volleyball finishes strong season The J.V. Volleyball Team turned in their best season ever. The girls had a 12 wips 4 losses record. The J.V.’s had the distinct characteristic of coming from behind. One of the best come from behind, victories was against Carson City, when the girls were behind 3­ 10 in the last game. From there the J.V.’s scored 12 straight points being led by the serving of Rachell Cantrell. The most fantastic come Flu outbreak causes delay in parent-teacher conferences Even though the six week marking period ended February 29,due to the fact that school has been closed and students have had days they have missed, report cards will be passed out Wednesday, March 12. This will allow students time to complete make-up work and for teachers to correct and grade work. Parent-Teacher Conferences have also been delayed one week, and will be held Friday afternoon, March 14. Students will attend classes in the mor­ ning and there will be no school in the afternoon. The time set aside for con­ ferences at the Jr-Sr High School is 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Teachers will be available during this time in the Jr-Sr High School Gym. It is not necessary to schedule a specific time for a conference. Just come out and visit with the staff. Vermontville Scouts celebrate ‘Girl Scout Week’ Scouts from Vermontville will have a Roller Skating party March 13 at Thor­ napple Lake Rink to celebrate Girl Scout week. The calendar is filling up Join in the fun at Vermontville’s Syrup Festival Parade — Parade applications are now being accepted for the 40th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Parade to be held Saturday, April 26. Applications are available by contacting the Parade Committee, 238 W. Main; Vermontville 49096. The festival is sponsored by the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corp., a non­ profit organization trying to promote maple syrup products, the community of Vermontville and its history. MEMBER In fact, 75% ofall tax returns prepared by H&.R Block last year were Long Forms. So, ifyou have a complicated tax return this year, there is an easy sollution. H&.R Block’s tax preparers are specially trained to handle complicated Federal and State returns. tile one time when the Lions tied the score at 21, the Panthers led the entire game. The Lions fouled 26 and DeWitt 25 times thus keeping Valley from getting any momentum. Junior Pat Kersjes got into foul trouble early and the Lions lost rebounding strength. fast with activities Which include: MARCH: Girl Scout Week, Roller Skating, attend Circus in Lansing, Sticherama winners announced. APRIL: Deliver cookies, Junior Encampments, Festival Floats. MAY: Bridgeing activities, Scout Fair, area Green Angels banquet. Awards Banquet for Ver­ montville. JUNE: Glass Shanty work day, sell glass. JULY: Day Camp & Resident Camp. from behind win was the last game of the season against Central Montcalm. The Jr. Lions lost the first game 12­ 15, and the score was 6-14 in the second game, when the girls pulled it together and scored 10 points while holding Centrall scoreless to win 16-14. The third game was won 15-2. The J.V. Team had a 6-0 record before they suffered their first loss to Vestaburg. From there the Lions ran their record to 9-1. At this point the Lions had sole possession of first place. This is the time when sickness hit. The team became weak, and with the loss of Melissa Coffman (the teams best spiker) for the remainder of the season, hurt the J.V.’s. Three tough losses on the road to Carson City, Lakeview, and Saranac, dropped the Jr. Lions to a 9-4 record and to second place. The girls gathered their skills and finished the season with 3 wins to finish in 2nd place in the league with a 12­ 4 record behind Carson City with a 13-3 record. Coach Tait says that the good season was due to the fact that the girls had ex­ cellent serving capabilities, complimented with good defense, which allowed the team to always stay close in every game, and to have the capability to come from behind. Many of the girls spent extra time working on and eliminating their weaknesses, and never wanted to cut practice early. Mr. Tait would like to thank the girls for the fine season, and is looking for­ ward to coaching the J.V.’s next year. NEXT MEETING - MARCH 15th Building Site — 4010 River Road Interested in Friends of the Library Club for Vermontville An effort is being made to form a “Friends of the Library’* organization in Vermontville. Persons or groups who are interested in belonging to such an organization are welcome to call Sally Martin at 726-1254 or the library, 726­ 1362. The proposed function of the group would be to act as a service club rather than a fund raising organization. (Corner of Charlton Park Rd. ond River Rd., I mile N. of M-79) • NOTICE • “PARADE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for the 40th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Par­ ade to be held SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1980. Applications will be mailed by contacting... — PARADE COMMITTEE — 238 W. Main, Vermontville, Ml. 49096 Phone (517)543-7466 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville. Wednesday, March 15. 1980— Page 16 ’I popuLjiFRrES?H SUbNKIu ST ys LEAN MEATY PORK STEAK ,99c LEMONS ■ACH 95 SIZE 10/89c SWEET TEMPLE Oranges Cherryt.o_ih—3IO„6Slb.RQC uQw BONELESS ™* MM’ LB. PORK DUTT ROAST GOLDEN GRAIN MACARONI A CHEDDAR 7V« OZ. WT. CORNED DEEP DRISKET KRAFT DRESSINGS - FRENCH OR CURED STEAK BAYER FRUIT DRINKS GRAPE A ORANGE LB. SPARTAN REGULAR & THICK 36 COUNT CHILDREN’S ASPIRIN LB. BEEF 8 FL. OZ. CREAMY CUCUMBER LB. LB. GUNSBERG-FLAT CUT SLICED DACON LB. 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'LIMIT 1 W/COUPON AND $7.50 PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAV. MARCH 15.1980 Elflt / � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-03-19.pdf 140165e8af1a75421a3f16e0180192a9 PDF Text Text f 8UL« WASTE PAfO U.S. rWAGG He^Shy* SlMt<«r 49Qt« PERMIT fW. 7 'c Jished by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) MlCHIGAM <905? Maple Valley News, Vol. 107, No. 43 — Wednesday, March 19, 1980 8 Nashville to join “Keep Michigan Beautiful” campaign Eager readers win certificates It's fun to read at home and earn points toward the Reading Countdown at the same time, Nashville elementary students have found. For students at Fuller Street and Kellogg Schools, every time they read at home for fun (not for school work) that time is recorded on a special tally sheet. When a student accumulates the target time for his grade level, Librarian Inez Hubka awards that person a certificate. Target times for the various levels are six hours for the first grade; seven hours for the second grade; eight hours for third; nine hours for fourth: ten hours for fifth; and eleven hours for sixth. Among those who were awarded certificates at Fuller were (first row, left) Krintin Dean, Jeff Butler, Jody DeGroot, Kim Harris, Kyle Martin (second row) Emily Butler, Andy Losik, Ryan Rosin, Jennifer Thornton, Lee Ossenheimer, Cindy Hansen, Dawn Lundquist, and Matilde Walliczek. Hope Christie also received a certificate but was absent when the phbto was taken. Third and fourth grade reading achievers were (front row, from left) Angela Millious, Shawn Vickers, Lori Smith, Robbie Loy, Scott Tobias (second row) Nena Crabtrqe, Faith Schilz, Tracy House, Heather Hummel, Kim Bahs, Michelle Piper, Lisa Endsley, and Jodi Spidel. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) Nashville may be spruced up for Spring, according to plans laid last Wednesday evening by the local Chamber of Commerce. At a dinner meeting at the Steak House Restaurant, the organization agreed to join a “Keep Michigan Beautiful” campaign by supporting a statewide Clean Up Month, proclaimed for April 19 through May 17. The Chamber decided to order 1,000 litter bags and place them with local merchants for distribution to the motoring public. “Although it may be a small effort, it will be something,” said Chamber President Charles Andrus, Jr. “If everyone in the state would take an-interest in the project, it could make a real difference” The Chamber also decided to appeal to community pride through news stories about the campaign. George Hefrminitt suggested that the village’s sanitary landfill might be opened each Saturday during the state campaign to encourage community residents to participate in the project by cleaning their yards and homes. Village President Harold Christiansen offered to act as a volunteer attendant at the landfill to save the village added expense of hiring help for the extra openings. Elaine Southworth suggested a community project of washing Main Street as part of the cleanup campaign. In other business, the Chamber agreed Wednesday to stage a special event to welcome contestants and their families who will be in Nashville over Fourth of July weekend to participate in a regional horseshoe pitching tournament at Putnam Park. An ap­ proximate 100 contestants from Michigan, Ohio and Indiana are expected for the 3-day event sponsored by the Wolverine State Horseshoe School board petitions available Receiving certificates at Kellogg were: (standing) Isabella Walliczek, Heather Christie, Donna Ashcraft, Lisa Hansen, Jennifer Lingoes, Elizabeth Ryan, Paul Bahs, Jeffrey Tobias, and Rick Allen, (seated) Michael Guthrie, Cheryl Zalewski, Denise Jarmen, and Laura Martin. Nominating petitions may be obtained at the office of the Superintendent of Schools by anyone interested in being a candidate for a position on the Maple Valley Board of Education. It is necessary that all petitions be filed with the Secretary, Board of Education, not later than 4:00 o’clock p.m., Monday, April 7, 1980. The term of Charles Viele expires June 30. Pitchers Association. The competition here is a warm-up for a Friendship Tournament set for the following weekend in Canada, where contestants from both countries will play. The participants in the Nashville meet are expected to arrive in campers, and many will stay in Putnam Park. According to plans discussed Wednesday, the Chamber may host a Saturday evening dinner at Putnam Park for the visitors. The July 5th event may be followed by a street dance in the downtown area for the general public as well as tournament contestants and their families. Ahmo Jordan agreed to investigate details of staging such a dance, and Rev. Leonard Putnam volunteered to check into arrangements for a dinner. Both will report back to the Chamber at April’s meeting of the organization. In other business, the Chamber heard Dave Mace, chairman of a Harvest Festival event committee, suggest three possible fudraisers that the group might undertake. Proceeds would be donated to the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., sponsors of the Sept. 19-20 festival, for their Community park project. Mace said the Chamber might consider a “dunk tank” as a good money­ maker. He also suggested a “hole-in-one” golf game or bingo, as potential events. The Chamber will meet on April 9, with Rep. Donald H. Gilmer (R-55th District) as the featured speaker. That meeting is open to the public with advance dinner reservation at the Steak House. Gilmer is expected to conduct a question-andanswer period following his address on topics of local interest. RRDC plans March 22 fund-raising dance Dennis Lamie, member of the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., posts notice of the upcoming Phase I Dance to be sponsored by the organization March 22 at the Nashville V.F.W. Hall. Lamie tagged the dance "Phase I' to signify that the community recreational park currently under construction by the RRDC has reached its first phase. The park on the banks of the Thornapple is being built with federal and state grants, plus a "local share" which amounts to a lot of backbreaking work by the committee. Various RRDC-sponsored events have helped raise local funds for the park development, and the upcom­ ing Phase I Dance is part of that ongoing effort. Tickets for the dance will be available at the door for $2 single or $3, couple. Music will be furnished by Larry Schaub spinning discs of the 50's and 60's from his 1,200-plus record collection. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) �The Mople Volley News Nashville Wednesday March 19, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News Let’s hope it takes less than political rebellion and a mysterious illness to put Nashville on the map, but both made state news last week, putting our village in the limelight. A Gannett News Service story by Pat McCarthy told of local governments using the 1978 Headlee Amendment to challenge state - mandated programs. A provision of that law prohibits Michigan from mandating new programs without sending funds along to cover the expense. As reported recently in the Maple Valley News, Nashville officials decided to advise the state’s Dept, of Public Health that the village cannot afford to comply with that agency’s request for a Water System Contingency Plan at the estimated cost of $3,700 to $3,900. The plan is basically an outline of duties of designated individuals who would be responsible for protecting Nashville’s public water system in the event of disaster. McCarthy cited Nashville as one instance of a local government challenging the mandate clause of the Headlee Amendment. In other news, the strange flu-like illness that has plagued our area may bear the name of Nashville, after recent testing by the Michigan Dept, of Public Health, which failed to identify the contagion as any known flu virus. According to a story by Jan Corey Arnett, published by the Battle Creek Enquirer & News last week, Dr. Edwin Larkin, medical director of the Barry-Eaton District Healthy Dept, suggested the Nashville'tag. Arnett wrote: “Larkin said there are may strains of the flu, each named after the area in which it is first identified. He suggested that this illness might be designated a Nashville strain, because much of his sample work for study by the state was gathered in the Nashville area.” Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tobias of Nashville hosted a dinner Sunday in honor of the 17th birthday of their daughter, Laurie. Present in addition to the Tobias family were Mrs. Leola Smith of Hastings, Mrs. Clarie Tobias, and Gertrude Tobias, both of Nashville. Mrs. George (Pat) Vogt of Nashville continued to recuperate at the Barry Care County Medical Facility where she was Phase I DANCE Saturday, March 22 At... V.F.W. Music by Larry Schaub (Records) Sponsored by Maple Valley R.R.D.C. PERSONALIZED HAIR CARE FOR YOU Professional hairstyling with your kind of life-; style in mind! Olivet — 616*749*9962 Nashville — 517*852*9192 The Mirrors image ,j,pe mimlom iiuaae CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT transferred last Monday from Pennock Hospital. She had been confined there due to diabetic complications. Nashville Village Clerk Suzy Corkwell underwent surgery Thursday at But­ terworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, and expects to be confined about ten days. The address is: 100 Michigan St., N.E., 49503. Please remember to cheer her with a card. Cheryl Keech, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Keech of rural Nashville and a 1978 MVHS graduate, flew to Australia last week to enter a 6-weeks study program in Genetics at the University bf New England at Armindale. With transfer credits from Kellogg Community College, Cheryl is currently in her junior year at Michigan State University where she is majoring in' Dairy Science and Animal Husbandry. She is an Honors College student at MSU. A 30-hour flight across the Pacific took Cheryl to her destination in a hilly area near .the Australian coast, about 300 miles north of Sydney. There, she found the weather rather muggy and warm, as related in a phone call to her parents shortly after her arrival. At the university, Cheryl will be involved in a graduate field science and lab program. Her address is: Flat 27, Court St. Flats, University of New England, Armindale, New South Wales, Australia. She would enjoy hearing from home. Mr. and Mrs. Ard ( Decker of Nashville were recent Sunday dinner guests of her sister, Ena Johnson of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nash­ ville were guests for Sunday dinner at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vere Robinson of Bellevue. Saturday callers at the Reid hoihe were their son and family: Vaughn, and Mona Reid and daughter, Jennifer, and Mona’s sister, Brandy Whipple, all of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville were afternoon callers recently on Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tarbet of Hastings. Pam and John Pearson of Okemos were recent Sunday dinner guests of her grand­ mother, Mrs. Melissa Showalter of Nashville. Also present was Mrs. Pearson’s father, Glenard Showalter, also of Nashville. By Susan Hinckley Hospitalized at Lakeview in Battle Creek last Tuesday afternoon was Mrs. Ednah McConnell, a former village resident and sister of Mrs. Viola Beystrum of Nashville. Mrs. McConnell has been ill for several weeks, but confined at home until last week. For friends here who would like to cheer her with a card, the address is: Lakewview General Hospital, 80 North 20th St., Battle Creek, 49015. The Capitol City Christian School Choir of Lansing will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday services at the Nashville Baptist Church, March 23 Condolences to the family of Ray Hartwell who passed away March 9th at the Provincial House in Hastings, where he had resided since February. A longtime Nashville area resident, Ray and his wife; the former Ellen Philbrook, had resided in the Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids for seven years before returning to Barry County last month. Ray came to Nashville in the early 1930’s and •was a far­ mer until he retired and moved into the village from his Guy Road farm. He was an active member of the former North Maple Gove Evangelical United B re them Church, where he taught Sunday School for, 25 years. Ray was a Army veteran, having served with the U.S. forces in France during World War I, where he was a victim of poison gas. His wife and three step-children, plus several step-grandchildren, are his immediate survivors. The Council on Ministries of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at the church, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Administrative Board. It must have been just like “old home week” for several Nashville “snowbirds” who were among the ap­ proximately 130 persons attending the annual Barry County picnic held at Bradenton, Florida, on February 27. In addition to a noon potluck dinner at the Kiawanis Hall there, the group enjoyed musical entertainment by the Coach­ men, a vocal organization of twenty men between the ages of 65 and 96 from the Coach House Mobile Home Park. Door prizes for the picnic were donated by several Nashville mer- chants. In addition, the Nashville Maple Syrup Association furnished maple syrup as gifts for the event. Just like a taste of home! Many folks at the Nash­ ville Senior Citizens Nutrition Site have been confined at home recently by the flu and other related .ailments. Among them are: Verna Frederick, Fern Hawblitz, Elsie Ramsey, Edith Jones, Arlie Stam­ baugh, and Site Supervisor Clara Pennock. Sorry to see so many ill now and so many empty chairs at the site dinner. We wish them all a quick recovery and speedy return to the daily meetings. Rev. E. F. Rhoades of Nashville was taken very ill quite suddenly last week Wednesday and was tran­ sported to Pennock Hospital by the Nashville ambulance. At this writing, he was un­ dergoing various tests to determine the cause of his illness. We wish him a quick return to good health. It was unknown how long he must be confined. Congratulations are in order for four young people who represented our com­ munity in a recent District Eight Junior High Honors Band concert at Kinawa Middle School in Okemos. A weekend of preparation led up to a 3 p.m. Sunday per­ formance attended by parents and friends of the 190 participating students from 34 Michigan school districts. Selected to represent our community were: Jeff Starring, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Starring of Ver­ montville, on drums and percussion; Tom DeGroot, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack DeGroot of Nashville, on baritone sax; Cindy Metz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Metz of Nashville, on the flute; and Tammy Corkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Corkins of Nash­ ville, on the clarinet. All are • NOTICE • VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS The Community is honoring ... ERNIE DIES with a retirement dinner... Saturday, March 22,1980 7:00 P.M. - Vermontville Fire Barn Bring own table service & a dish to pass LET'S SHOW ERNIE HOW MUCH WE CARE I AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. Sun. A.M. Worship..9:15 Sunday School... 10 a.m. Sunday School.......10:15 Morning Worship .11 PASTOR STEVEN L. REID a.m. Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday 203 N. State, Nashville UNITED METHODIST CHURCHMAPLEGROVE BIBLE North State, Nashville A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m.. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ...11 a.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (7i mile East of M-66,5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday ............. 6 p.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. PASTOR AAARVIN POTTER Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Youth...Roger Claypool Sunday Evening Sunday Evening CHURCH Wed. Service......... 7 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45a.m. Evening Service .. 7 p.m. 110 South Main, Vermontville PM Service ............ 7 p.m. Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH AM Service .......... 11 a.m. 219 Washington St., Nashville Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m FIRST CONGREGATIONAL Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Morning Service . 11a.m. REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH members of the Maple Valley Junior High Band. Friday evening, the young musicians auditioned for their chair at Okemos. On Saturday they spent seven hours in rehearsal for Sunday’s concert. The youngsters were hosted for the weekend by families in the Okemos area. Our recent “Memories” story about the late Frank Russell, and the humorous item from Howard Brumm about the regulator clock in the watch repair window at Von Furniss’ drug store, brought several fond com­ ments and recollections. One was from Kenneth A. Meade, a Nashville native now of Franklin. He remembered the noon whistle sounded by Russell at the waterworks plant precisely at 12 each day. “Out in the country, that was our signal to leave our work in the fields to go to the house for our noon meal,” wrote Meade, who lived northwest of Nashville. “Folks set their watches by it.” The railroads provided another source of audible time in those days. “We also listened fortrain whistles at Greggs Crossing,” added Meade. “There was one around noon, another around 4 in the afternoon, one about 8 in the evening, and another around midnight.” Kenneth Meade also ex­ pressed interestin the recent “Memories” on Nashville’s early settlement. “Lois Batcheller of NHS Class of 1921 once presented a paper on the history of Nashville to the high school assembly,” he noted. ‘ ‘Some ofthe things 4 in your Memories article I remember from her paper. Seems that she said Nash­ ville was once known, too, as ‘Hanchett’s Mill.’.” In our storjr, based on recollections written in 1903 by the late E. J. Feighner, we had said early settlers called Nash­ ville “Forest City” because of the dense growth of trees Sunday School ... 10 a.m.Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Church School ... 10 a.m.Sunday: Sunday: Church Worship.. 11a.m. A.M. Worship ...11 a.m.Morning Worship. 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship.........7 p.m.Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Fellowship Time After Wednesday Evening Wednesday Wednesday Evening Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Prayer Meeting. 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Worship. Worship.................... 77 p.m. Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. REV. DAVE FLEMING Church Service... 11 a.m. Rev. Richard Wadsworth PASTOR RANDY REED REV. MOLLY TURNER �* A Sfe kj*u' kju 'm S jtS ‘UXft UXf > <SS s>f ke* , ""W ""Wk W S*»s S*»s! •*£?{ nn Utas^Vn t bn Hu ttlkeS» ttlkeS»i tattahd h®(«««l *ta». «ta by ^Xahi KBit® **’«i Ntat^ 'ujl rttie. kWiilljjj M ■ Be M Mutt Mi Be M talk MtehtoiiSs ta «t Ver-r- a intai'taiiiii is ta • j«r Mntai ■ De&nta remember tnnit ikH Seans tain Mt. ■ tertr HutaO’i lath taj,Uut Mem writaiDlWlrki s btt eits early settles si T» ■iSta nklWOfi nt II ititeprii WWWMWW’ •NOTICE* m)(lye^* on the south bank of the river. The Charles Hancett family__were here when the Feighner family arrived in 1854. In fact, the Hancetts, who lived in a log cabin near the present-day old water­ works building in Putnam Park, were the Feighners’ only white neighbors. The Hanchetts had a saw mill on the north side of the river, so Meade’s recollections may very well be accurate. The only “nickname” for the village that Feighner mentioned in his early story was “Forest City.” Nash­ ville received its proper name in 1865. Incidentally, part of Kenneth Meade’s recollections on the Hannemann Dry Goods Store, printed in this column last week, were garbled in publication. What intrigued Kenneth as a young boy were not the “tape measured yard goods,” as the item read, but “the tape measures or yard sticks built into the edges of the wood-topped tables where they measured yard goods.” The Hannemann story brought many fine comments, and we thank all for sharing their thoughts. Mrs. Mildred Morris of Nashville paid us a supreme compliment when she phoned last week to suggest that we publish the “Memories” as a collection in book form. Timmy Rose of Lansing was the guest of honor, in recognition of his 9th bir­ thday, at a dinner party given Sunday by his grand­ mother, Mrs. Petie Latta of Nashville. Present in ad­ dition to. Timmy and his mother,,, Jimm Mary Rose,A,rthur and brother yy, was ,, Ray of Lansing. Present from Nashville were Mrs. Ona Hinckley, - Timmy’s great-grandmother; and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Sherry1) Gould and daughters, Leslie and Emilie. The Maple Grove Birthday Club meets today,. Tuesday, March 18, at the home of Beatrice Rogers on Dowling Road, with Zelma Geary serving as co-hostess for the event. Ruby Ball of Nash­ ville will ftirnish the birthday cake to accompany a potluck dinner to be served at 12:30 p.m. A business meeting and revealing of “secret pals” will follow the meal. Gabby’s INCOME TAX SERVICE Federal, State and City 852-1512 LOW RATES & Same Day Service If Hiif Mrs. Zelpha Wolever of Napa, California arrived in Nashville last week to make a permanent home with her brother, Clifford Brooks. Barry County Sheriff Dave Wood was at the Nashville Baptist Church on March 9 to speak at Sunday evening services about drug usage. Wood’s address was an in­ formational program aimed at parents, to make them aware of the problem from a Christian viewpoint and how to deal with it, based on Biblical teachings. During SheriffWood’s visit to the Nashville Baptist Church, he had an op­ portunity to view the rather commodious “jail” recently installed in the vestibule to add a bit of humor to a current Sunday School at­ tendance campaign. Sunday School teachers who fail to meet an allotted, quota for class attendance each Sunday of the 6-weeks campaign, will find them­ selves garbed in black and white stripes and in­ carcerated for an hour during morning church services. The “jail” is placed adjacent to a glass wall dividing the auditorium and the vestibule, and with a public address speaker overhead, the culprits will still be able to enjoy the morning service. “Bus Sunday” March 16th kicked off the 6-weeks campaign at the Nashville Baptist Church, and “Vic­ tory Sunday,” April 20th, will conclude the event. Capping the attendance program will be a Friday night, April 25, victory celebration for church youngsters, grades 3 through 6, who attended Sunday School during the campaign and brought along visitors. Movies and games at the church will highlight the Friday night celebration. Florida evangelist Wayne Swearingen and Virginia gospel singer Billy Speer will be at the church from April’ 19 through 23 for a 5-day evangelistic crusade to coincide with the conclusion of the program. A day of winter sports fun at Echo Valley near Kalamazoo is planned by college-age youths of the Nashville Baptist Church. The Saturday, March 22, excursion will be made by church bus which is scheduled to depart from the church at 12:30 p.m. The following Saturday, March 29, Senior High youths of the Nashville Baptist Church will leave by church bus at 1:30 p.m. for a party at the M-66 Bowling Alley near Battle Creek. Rev. and Mrs. Harold Meyers, representing the Michigan Home District of the Church of the Nazarene, will be at the local church for a 6-day revival, April 8th it* "X * V * ■ F i «*» II*1 Xrf i Notice is hereby given that a special primary election will be held in Vermont­ ville Township District TO, County of Eaton, State of Michigan on MONDAY, APRIL 7,1980 in the Vermontville Opera House for ONLY those VOTERS in COM­ MISSIONERS DISTRICT JO. The Vermontville Township Board will hold the ANNUAL MEETING on SATURDAY MARCH 29,1980 in the Vermontville Fire Barn at 1:00 P.M. BOBBI HOEFLER, Township Clerk $ J teacher for 43 years, most of them at Sexton High in Lansing. Following publication of Hough’s ar­ ticle, he was flooded with mail from admiring former pupils offering more in­ formation on “Dev.” Hough then learned that “Dev” himself had had a bout with cancer and undergone three major operations, yet without a complaint was still serving others. He also learned that for years “Dev” had aided under-privileged boys by letting them do taxidermy work at his home to earn college money and that he and Lois had often treated the boys to trips during spring vacation. Hough concluded it had been a privilege to meet Devereaux. He wrote: “Every one of us has a special teacher in our memory. It is pretty obvious that the name of E. E. Devereaux will linger in the memories of hundreds of Lansing area persons. I don’t know of a greater tribute.” POSTSCRIPT: After the Devereaux item was prepared for publication in the Nashville News column, Elizabeth Lynch called to say she had learned that Lois Devereaux had passed away last week at the Ingham Extended Care Facility. Clowns to play basketball in CharlotteDon’t miss the fun and laughter when the Eaton County 4-H Clown Club takes on the WITL Warriors in a benefit basketball game. This exciting and fun-filled game will be held Friday, March 28 at 8:00 p.m. at the Charlotte Jr. High Auditorium, and it is open to the public. Admission is $1.00 per person with preschoolers admitted free. Proceeds will go to the Eaton County 4-H Council and 4-H Building Improvement Fund. Even “Super Stars come to NANCY’s for Very Personal Service... Nancy’s Beauty Shop 147 South Main, Vermontville HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9 to 4:30; Sat. 9 to 1 Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Association’ Money Market Certificates 6-Month Certificat 6 Months ■ SI 0,000.00 Minimum Rate for the week of March 13 thru March 19,1980 • Federal regulations prohibit compounding of interest during the term of this agreement. • Rate varies each week for new certificates or renewals but once you have invested in your Money Market Certificate, your quoted rate is fixed for the full six months. ■r PRIMARY ELECTION hi iidU^ fll* lr a change from the regularlyscheduled Wednesday ev.ent. Good Friday services for the Nashville area will be held in a combined service at the United Methodist Church. The 1 to 2:30 p.m. service, April 4, is designed in three half-hour segments so that individuals may attend at convenient intervals if they are unable to stay for the entire program. Music will be furnished by the United Methodist choir. Rev.. Robert Taylor, Rev.. Richard Wadsworth, and Rev. Leonard Putnam will participate in the combined service. The business community is encouraged to attend the service. Host pastor Rev. Putnam expressed hope that the halfhour segments would make it easier for stores to rotate work shifts so that employees may attend at least one segment of the service. How many Nashville folks remember Ezra E. Devereaux? He was Superintendent of Schools in Nashville from about 1925 to 1931, according to Elizabeth (Gibson) Lynch, Class of 1929, who recently alerted us to a story about “Dev” carried in the Lansing State Journal. In his column “The Onlooker,” staff writer Jim Hough told of meeting an elderly man each day at the same bus stop. With ap­ parently typical reporter curiosity, Hough finally asked the old gent about himself. As it turned out, he was Ezra E. Devereaux, now 80, and making daily bus trips for the past seven years from his home at 724 N. Verlinden to visit Lois, his wife of 58 years, who is confined at Ingham Ex­ dinner with the congregation tended Care Facility with in the Community House, Dr. brain cancer. Hough also Smith will talk on national . learned from “Dev” that his daughter, Phyllis, had died and world missions. The Pastor-Parish of the same disease two Relations Committee of the years ago. His other Nashville United Methodist daughter, Virginia, and her Church will meet at 7:30 husband, Louis Wood, who p.m. Monday, March 24,, at were missionaries in Africa for 25 years, came home to the church. The Builders Class of the help and are now in Lansing United Methodist Church where Louis is assistant will meet Tuesday, March pastor of the South Baptist 25, at the home of Joe and Church. Hough also learned Marge Andrews of Curtis that “Dev,” as he was fondly Road. The 8 p.m. meeting is called by his students, was a chemistry and biology SPECIAL tod The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. March 19. 1980 — Page 3 through 13th. 13th. Starting Tuesday evening at 7 p.m., the Meyers will make a presentation which includes vocal and accordian music. On Sunday, April 13, the Meyers - will present programs at both the 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services. The Tuesday through Friday sessions will all p.m. also. The Caravans, a young peoples group ofthe Nashville Church of the Nazarene, will sponsor a roller skating party on Saturday, March 22, for junior age youngsters. For a $1 ticket the young folks will enjoy 10 a.m. to 12 noon skating at the Thornapple Lake rink. Tran­ sportation will be by church van departing from Nash­ ville at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Richard Wadsworth of Nashville will be the in­ structor in classes in Discipleship to be conducted at the local church on March' 19. Attending the 9 to 11 a.m. session will be pastors from throughout this zone of the Church of the Nazarene. The Board of Trustees of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at the church. Dr. Robert Smith and his wife, Helen, of Grand Rapids will be at the Nashville United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 23, to present a program on church missions. Dr. Smith is program director for the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church. In addition to Dr. Smith delivering an address during morning worship service, Helen will speak on mission work in Haiti during Sunday School. At a 12:15 - jARATE 14.956% Money Market Certificate •Continuous compounding Rato changes the first of each month, but once your •$500.00 minimum amount < certificate has been purchased, your rate is fixed for 2% years 2Vi year rate fcr March, 1980 12.00% Eaton Federal . and Loan Association 12.937% SubaantMl Inttrxt penalty for aarly withdrawal from all certificate eccouma. FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan - Eaton Rapids, Michigan - Olivet, Michigm �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, March 19, 1980 — Page 4 Memories of the pas “The M. E. Church is house cleaning, painting and brushing up, thus getting ready for a determined onset against the impurities and wickedness of the Evil One during the coming year,” announced the Nashville News in mid-September 1878. The church was prepared but, three years later, that house of worship would burn and be replaced by a magnificent Gothic­ style brick church that still stands today, and which will soon mark its centennial year. The church building being readied by the Methodist in 1878 was a frame structure built in 1869, just three years after Rev. J. H. Richards, a Methodist minister from Kalamo, preached the first church service ever held in Nashville. That first worship was conducted in a partially built grist mill owned by the Mallet family. After Richard’s 1866 service, Mr. and Mrs. Minor Mallet, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Mallet, and George Gregg formed a Methodist society and became its five charter members. The group met in various impromptu quarters until a frame structure was built on the southeast corner ofzthe Washington-State Street intersection. But, before long, tragedy struck. “The M E. Church was badly damaged by fire Monday forenoon,” advised the News the last week of November 1880. “Un­ fortunately the fire engine refused to work, and a water pail brigade struggled for an hour before the flames were subdued.” The damage amounted to several hundred dollars, and there was no insurance. Soon church trustees were meeting to decide whether to attempt to repair the building or erect a suitable new edifice, as the society had felt the need of a new church for some time. With the aid of his congregation, Rev. A. D. Newton helped the trustees reach their ultimate decision. “The Methodist society is considering construction of a fine new brick church to replace their frame building recently damaged by fire,” reported the News in early December 1880. “The Rev. A. D. Newton spent a few days circulating a petition and obtained pledges totaling over $1,800, as a start on a building fund.” The old frame church was sold to the village and moved to Main Street where it served many years as a town hall, fire station, and one­ time jail. Ground was broken the last week of April 1881, for the new M. E. Church to be located on the same site as the old structure. Rev. Newton; C. Ainsworth and D. N. Brice comprised the force that did the first half day’s work on the project. By mid­ May, masons had begun the foundation walls for the new church. “We have seen the cut and plans for the new building and do not hesitate to say that when completed it will be an honor and a credit to the village,” boasted the • NOTICE • “PARADE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for the 40th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Par­ ade to be held SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1980. Applications will be mailed by contacting ... — PARADE COMMITTEE — 238 W. Main, Vermontville, Ml. 49096 Phone (517)543-7466 By Susan Hinckley News. “It is to be of Gothic style, the main part to measure 30x50 feet, with transepts 5x30, and classrooms projecting ten feet further, making ex-' t r e m e ground measurements of 60x60 feet. The northwest corner will be embellished with a tower 90 feet high.” By mid-June 1881, brick work on the new church had commenced. At the same time, Elder Philip Holler, of the Advent Church, was raising the framework on his new grist mill on the east bank ofthe Thornapple. That structure, like the' church, would become a Nashville landmark. Despite 100 degree tem­ peratures in July, work continued to progress rapidly on the Methodist Church. By mid-July, brick work on the walls had reached above the top of the doors and windows, but early. August brought an "unex­ pected setback. “The Methodists are out about a hundred dollars arid work on the new church has been delayed by weeks, as the result of a fire Wed­ nesday,” informed the News. “More than 5,000 feet of basswood finishing lumber to be used in the structure had been placed in a drying-kiln bn the church grounds, and too hot a fire in the stove being used, caused the lumber to ignite.” Not a stick of the trim wood was saved. Another misfortune befell Nashville that same first week of August 1881. Local authorities condemned the old wooden bridge spanning the millpond, and declared that anyone crossing it did so at their own risk. Travelers with loaded wagons were advised to ford the Thor­ napple River just below the dam. Day by day, the new Methodist Church assumed proportions of magnificence, with the immense bell tower proclaimed to be a thing of beauty. , In late October, the Methodists ordered for their new steeple a 1,000 pound bell from the Buckeye Bell Fifty years ago we quietly introduced the first portable chain saw to the world. Now we're the largest manufacturer of chain saws in the world. And no chain saw gets that popular without a good start. If yours won't, we'll show you a complete line that always will at your local Stihl dealer. Worldwide. Cut this out. Stick it on your chain saw and pretend it start’s! Stop in today at... NASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 NORTH MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE PHONE 852-0713 Built in 1881, Nashville's Methodist Church looks much the same today as it did in this about-1910 photo, though the upper portion of the 90-foot bell tower is now gone and a community house is attached to the south side of the building. The Gothic-style brick structure replaced a fire-damaged frame church- that was moved to Main Street for use as Nashville's old town hall and fire station. Foundry in Cincinnati. That same week,'Elder Holler’s new grist mill went into operation. Temporary repairs hatl been made to the nearby wooden bridge, but it soon would be replaced. So was the new Methodist bell. Found not to be satisfactory in every respect, it was replaced five months later with a bell of larger proportions and better grade. By November 1st, an at­ tractive new vane had been placed atop the steeple of the new Methodist Church, and the scaffolding removed. Dedication services for the new house of worship were held November 27, 1881. “The Methodists, whose church building burned down a year ago, today dedicated their new Gothic-style brick church,” observed the News: " An-inspection of the interior clearly demonstrates the edifice is erected on a common-sense plan and that nothing is wasted. The auditorium alone will seat 275 persons and Rev. H. M. Joy _of Grand Rapids remarked that .it is the easiest room to articulate in that he has ever seen.”But dedicating a magnificent $5,200 church was not all that occupied the Methodist congregation that month. “The Methodist Church Fair is in full blast at the Opera House; with the avowed intention of raising one hundred dollars before the end of the week, toward the pastor’s salary,” advised the News in mid-November. Various such benefits were a common means of the early church to bolster a dwindling budget. Proceeds of ‘.‘donation events,” as they were called, were frequently used to pay the preacher. Attendance was good at the affairs, which often featured a supper prepared by the ladies of the church. An account of one such event in February 1877 shows that 155 tickets were sold at 40 cents each for the benefit of the pastor, Rev. C. G. Thomas. More than a quarter century later, such doings were still a popular way for Methodists to solve a financial' crisis. “In an attempt to raise the back salary due the minister, the stewards of the M. E. Church will present a humorous entertainment at the Opera House Thursday evening,” advised the News in late May 1903. “Admission price is 20 cents.” Apparently the means were successful, as the Rev. C. Jeff McCombe was pastor of the Methodist Church in 1916, when a major addition was made to house classrooms, kitchen and dining facilities. The Methodists built a parsonage east of the church in 1907. church continued to thrive. And slightly more than a quarter century after the new house of worship was dedicated, a home for the pastor was built on an ad­ jacent east lot. “The Methodist parsonage has been completed and the work of grading the ground around it is nearly com­ pleted,” reported the News in early May 1907. “The painters have,their part of the work - nearly finished, and it will soon be occupied by Rev. Way and family. The residence is modern in every particular and makes an elegant ap­ pearance.” The church grew with the times. In 1916, a “church house” was added to the south side of the main structure, to hold Sunday School rooms, a kitchen and dining room. In 1929, the Lentz family presented the 'church with beautiful stained glass windows. Furnishings were modernized from time to time. A golden observance occurred at Thanksgiving time, 1931, when November 29th services followed the Thursday holiday. “A large cqngregation'* gathered Sunday at,the Methodist Church to unite in a service of song and prayer and to celebrate the 50 th anniversary of the church,” noted the .News. The Methodists had much to be thankful for. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 19, 1980 — Page 5 Citizens of the week Emily Butler, Jay Kelly, Angie Smith, Richard Meade, Tim Allwardt, and Donna Jean Ashcraft have been selected for citizenship awards this week at Fuller Street and Kellogg Elementary Schools in Nashville. Emily Butler is a first grade student in Mrs. VanderMolen’s class. The seven-year-old student says math is her favorite subject Emily is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Butler of Evart Rd. She enjoys tap dancing and coloring. Jay Kelly, 7, is the son of David and Demetre McCarrick of Water Street. Jay is a second grader in Mrs. Affolder’s room. Gym and art are his favorite subjects. Playing, in general, and watching cartoons are what Jay enjoys in his spare time. Angie Smith selects writing and spelling as her favorite subjects in Mrs. Hunt’s third grade class. She is the nine-year-old daughter of Tim and Bessie Smith of Brumm Rd. Swimming, softball, gym, art, swinging, and climbing trees are activities she en­ joys most. Richard Meade is a fourth grade student in Mrs. Hansen’s room. He is the son of Ken and Connie Meade of S. Clark Rd. Richard, 9, likes math and English in school. Football and stamp collecting are at the top of his list of interests. Tim Allwardt, 10, is a fifth grader in Mr. Hustwick’s class where math is his favorite subject. —­ Tim is the son of Nellie and Guy Allwardt of South Price Road. Floor hockey, soccer, basketball, and baseball comprise his top activities. Donna Jean Ashcraft is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ashcraft of S. Clark Rd. She enjoys spelling and reading as a sixth grade student in Steve Slag’s room. Donna, 12, has an in­ teresting hobby of collecting dolls froth different parts of the world. She also enjoys sports. Good citizens of the week at Fuller Street School are (from left) Angie Smith, Jay Kelly, Emily Butler and Richard Meade. Eaton County plans ‘first youth day' By Nancy Diuble, Extension 4-H Youth Agent Plans are presently being finalized for Eaton County’s first youth activities day. This unique, brand new event, sponsored jointly by Eaton County Parks and Recreation Dpartment, Eaton Intermediate School District, the Eaton County 4­ H program, and the Eaton County Senior Citizens of­ fice, is intended to provide an opportunity for par­ ticipants from all parts of the EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Donna Jean Ashcraft and Tim Allwardt were selec­ ted for citizenship awards at Kellogg this week. (Maple Valley pnotos by Virginia Alles) FACT: H&R Block prepares complicated tax returns In fact, 75% ofall tax returns prepared by H&R Block last year were Long Forms. So, ifyou have a complicated tax return this year, there is an easy sollution. H&R Block’s tax preparers are specially trained to handle complicated Federal and"State returns. H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 303 S. Michigan HASTINGS - 945-5345 Open 9 to 9 Daily, 9 to 5 Sat. 102 S. Main NASHVILLE-852-9666 Open 9 to 6 Daily, 9 to 5 Sat. — Appointments Available — CASTLETON TOWNSHIP • ANNUAL MEETING • Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Castleton Township, Barry Co., Michigan will be held at the Township Hall on ... SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1980 at 1:00 P.M. At such time in addition to other regular business the proposed budget shall be submitted for consideration. The actual use of the Federal Revenue Sharing money will alsc^be dis­ cussed at this time. GERALDINE M. LONG, Castleton Twp. Clerk Thursday, March 20-9:30 a.m. to4:00p.m., “What You Are Is Where You Were When-” and “Stress and Your Health”. Union Bldg. Parlors, MSU, Free Lesson. Friday, March 21 -10-11:00 a.m. “Food Buying Tips”. Slides and discussion to help save money while buying nutritious foods. Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Free open to all. Saturday, March 22 - 10-12:00 noon, “What Makes a Good Picture”, photography workshop, Kardel Hall, fairgrounds. Saturday, March 22 - 2:00 p.m., Volunteer Training for Horseback Riding for Handicapper at the Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Tuesday, March 25 - 9:30 a.m., Extension Homemakers Council meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, March 25-7:30 p.m., 4-H Promotion and Publicity Committee meeting, Extension Office. Thursday, March 27 - 7-10:00 p.m., 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Charlotte. Friday, March 28 - 8:00 p.m. Eaton County Clown Club vs. WITL Basketball game, Charlotte Jr. High School. Public invited - small fee. Saturday, March 29 - 1-4 p.m. West-side 4-H Style Revue Judging, Maple Valley School, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville; 7:00 p.m. Style Show. Tuesday, April 1-10a.m. to2 p.m., Extension Homemakers’ “Spring Event” featuring German Foods and Culture and pictorial program on Belize. Potluck lunch - bring table service and dish to pass. Open to all - free. Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, April 1 - 7:30 p.m. Family Bike Club meeting, Kardel Hall. All interested persons are invited to attend. Saturday, April 5 - 3:00 p.m. Eaton County Clown Club Graduation and Performance, Charlotte Jr. High School. Public is cordially invited. Monday, April 7 - 8:00 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, fairgrounds. Wednesday, April 9- 7:30 p.m. 4-H Jr. Livestock Association meeting, Kardel Hall. Thursday, April 10 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Kardel Hall. Saturday, April 12 - 9 a.m. -1 p.m. East-side Style Revue Judging. Evening Style Show - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Building. Tuesday, April 15 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Handicap Riding Committee, Extension Office. Wednesday, April 16 - 9:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, April 19 -10-12 noon, “Developing and Mounting Photographs”, Photography Workshop, Kardel Hall, fairgrounds. Saturday, April 19 - 4-8 p.m. Pancake Supper, sponsored by Eaton County 4-H Council, 4-H Building, fairgrounds. Monday, April 21 - 9:30 a.rp. - 2:30 p.m. Cultural Arts Day, Guest Lodge VFW Nat’l. Home, VFW Rd., Eaton Rapids. Reservations ($3.75) required by April 11, includes lunch & program. For more information, call 543-2310. Open to all. county to better understand each other through their varied skills, interest and abilities. Youth Day, “GETTING TO KNOW YOUTH” wiU be held Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Fit­ zgerald Park in Grand Ledge. The days activities will include demonstrations, performances, displays, workshops and competitions in most of the following areas: Natural History, Physical Science, Agriculture, Fine Arts 1978 PINTO: 15,000 miles, new tires, rear window defroster, 4 speed, excellent condition, $3,400. 726-1043, Vermontville. (3-20) $$$ YOU WANT TO SAVE DOLLARS $$$ Then call NASHVILLE HEATING and ask about a time clock for your electric water heater. NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE, 852­ 9231. (tfn) (Visual and Performing), Debate-Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Futures, Pot Pourri (General), Theme Category (Getting to Know Xou-th), Local History, Special Activities. Youth in grades K-12 are encouraged to immediately begin planning for this fun and educational event. In­ dividuals, groups, clubs and classes can all participate in this county-wide activity, and of course it will be open to the public. The committee is also interested in iden­ tifying youth willing to conduct workshops in their particular areas of ex­ pertise. Entry forms will soon be available from any of the sponsors and forms will also be distributed to schools throughout the county. Get involved in the 1980 “GETTING TO KNOW YOU­ TH” Day - it offers an unique opportunity for the young people of Eaton County to express themselves. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD off REVIEW FINAL MEETING of the Board will be on THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1980 from 2 to 5 p.m. JUSTIN W. COOLEY Castleton Township Supervisor Sneak Preview Our EASTER displays NOW COMPLETE ... • Toys • Novelties • Candy • Baskets • Grass • Pails You Name It Kelley’s has it ALL! Your Complete Variety Store �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 19. 1980 — Page 6 Through blizzards and broken water mains, Ernie helped keep Vermontville running smoothly for 14 years By Elaine Gilbert Through thick snow and i, scorching ice, hig heat h and d bitter bi cold, Ernest Dies could have been called a “jack-of-alltrades” when it came to keeping Vermontville’s Maintenance Department running smoothly for the past 14 years. Ernie’s retired now. He stepped down from the job last August on advice from his doctor. But, that doesn’t Now that Ernie Dies has retired as Vermontville's maintenance man, he will have more time for relaxation and pursuing some of the activities he enj enjoys__ like camping, fishing, or feeding his feathered friends who come to feast in the backyard. For all your Insurance Needs See the ...ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Trumble Agency ^luto-Owners Insurance 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 Laurie Fox to compete internationally Laurie Fox, daughter of Bill and Jarene Fox of Vermontville, will par­ ticipate in the Nicolai Malko International Competition for Young Conductors at Copenhagen, Denmark, May 11th thru May 16. She was one of 30, chosen in­ ternationally, to compete. She will conduct the Lansing Junior Symphony March 23 at 2 p.m., for the Youth Talent Show, at the Lansing Civic Center. She was formerly a member of the Lansing Symphony and then was 1st chair trumpet of the Lansing Symphony. Laurie graduated from Maple Valley in 1970 and received her bachelor of music degree, magna cum laude, from Michigan State University, in 1974. She received her master of music degree, in 1979, from the Jul liard School and was honored with a two year teaching fellowship at. Julliard. mean Ernie’s been forgot­ ten. The local chamber of commerce and the village council are planning a community shindig to honor Ernie for his service. They’ve invited the whole town to join in the party — a potluck dinner at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 22 in the Vermontville Fire Barn. Village President Vernon Trowbridge praises Ernie’s performance record. “In an emergency situation, whether it was a water main break, a blizzard, or ice — it could be two o’clock in the morning or Christmas Day — Ernie was always willing to help. That’s the type of guy he was,” comments Trowbridge. Ernie’s congeniality is another trait community residents admire. Trowbridge said, “He (Ernie) was always friendly. He always had a minute for the kids on the street or for the senior citizens who needed help. “The village will miss him (Ernie) as a maintenance man just because of all those little extras he use to do,” he said. Ernie admits to having a special place in his heart for the town’s senior citizens. “I always tried to give them top priority,” he says. There are a tremendous amount of other' duties besides fixing a broken water main in the middle of the night or plowing snow at 4:3b a.m. so his fellow citizens could get to work. “The average gp person doesn’t realize the work that has to be done in a small town,” comments Ernie. Streets always require maintenance no matter what the season. The sanitary sewers constructed during Ernie’s tenure brought new duties for him too. The village’s water department came under Ernie’s jurisdiction, and that meant when a citizen neglected to pay his water bill, Ernie was the guy who had to shut the water off at a home. “I hated that,” he says. All the other aspects of the job were challenging and rewarding to him, he comments. The big blizzard of 1967 still stands out in Ernie’s mind. “By george, that was a pistol. I spent 23 hours in that scraper truck. I had the streets (in the village) all clean, but nobody could go anywhere,” he muses. Folks who recall that blast of winter’s fury will remember that major highways remained plugged with snowdrifts for several days in some spots that year. Keeping ditches clean was a continual task in order to prevent the drains from becoming plugged. But, he says, ditches seem to be a favorite place for folks to rake their leaves so the job goes on and on. In years past, prior to stringent regulations (mandated by the state) controling the village’s emergency services, Ernie says, “When the fire whistle blew, I took off with either the fire truck or the am­ bulance. In those days, Ernie drove the ambulance if he was needed and responded to house, barn, and grass fires with the local volunteer department. He also took pride in seeing that the weedss were cut down in areas like the village park and historical opera house. For that task, he had the help of another person, and between both men, the lawns on village property were well manicured. “I also worked closely with the schooljanitor. He mowed the ballfields and I kept the school roads scraped.” Maple Syrup Festival time always brought many chores for Ernie as the village geared up to prepare to host thousands of guests at its annual celebration. “That’s the time of year I run around in circles tearing out my hair,” he laughs. Three or four extra workers were hired to help make all the preparations for the festival, but there were still pangs of mental stress just co-ordinating the work and seeing that nothing was overlooked, he said. Getting ready for the big April event, in part, includes staking out the streets for the parade route, blocking off some of the streets, setting up electrical circuits for booths, roping off areas for 'Concessions and amusement rides, and handling num­ berous other duties. When Ernie first took the job of village maintenance man, he sometimes would consult his predecessor, Lawrence Thrun, for advice. “If anything went wrong, I always had good cooperation from anyone I contacted,” he said adding that main­ tenance departments in Nashville and Bellvue plus the water department in Hastings were helpful for special advice. “In my book, one hand shakes the other one. -You can’t do it all yourself. “This town has been good to me,” says Ernie who hails from Charlotte. Of that community, he comments, “It was a good town, but its grown too big. Ernie’s late mother, the former Ruth Hess, was a native of Vermontville. When she and Ernest Leroy Dies (who was always called Roy) were married, they lived in Vermontville for a time before moving to Charlotte. Leona Rogers, one of Ernie’s sisters, says their father used to be called “the Mayor of Vermontville” but she said the reason why he was given that honorary title was never passed down to her. He came to Ver­ montville from Ohio, she said. Leona also said her parents use to live in the home that is now the Carter residence in Vermontville. Ernie and his wife, Pauline, and children moved to a home about 3% miles from Vermontville in 1962. About four years ago they moved to a house on S. Main; The couple’s children number eight and there are 10% grandchildren, says Ernie as he displays his sense of humor in telling of another grandchild that is on the way. Six sons and two daughters comprise the lot: Bill of Nashville, Rodney of Bellvue, Steve of Virginia, Chuck of Olivet, and Pat and Dennis, both of Ver­ montville. Daughters are Cheryl Ann of Vermontville and Mrs. Pamela Woodriff of Arizona. Ernie was a milk hauler for many years —18 of them for Miller’s Dairy Farm. Ernie remembers vividly when the old-fashioned milk cans, that are collectors’ decorating items now, were actually used to haul milk. In 1943, the Army beckoned and Ernie served three years with the artillery division, spending time in the Phillipines and Korea. For several years, he worked at Lovell Implement Co. in Charlotte, painting and delivering farm machinery. Then while reading the newspaper, Ernie spotted the ad about the village maintenance position’which lead to a brand new career. “I’ve had some very good Councilmen to work with and Vern has been a good mayor. He’s been my main boss all these years, and he always does a good job,” said Ernie. Interest in the village and its people will not be put to rest just because of Ernie’s retirement. He says he’d like to see more maple trees planted in the town and hopes that better blacktop streets can be a reality sometime in the future. Now that Ernie has more time on his hands, he looks forward to “shooting the breeze” downtown as well as fishing playing cards and pool and having the oportunity to “just do nothing’’ if he pleases. 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Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Dan!! �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. March 19. 1980 — Page 7 East Side all around the town S\* »u lift* ftfts > * J}\\ JX}\\j Xj ZI'Sfn fn I>>SS5 Hope you all have a good St. Patricks Day. I’m going to sample some of that O’Raymond Stew at the Maple Leaf Inn. Some one will do the usual Irish jig, at the wearing of the green. Israel and Jobie Tomey of Charlotte visited Doug and Jane Wells Saturday. David Wells of Flint was home for St. Pats Day, son of Doug and Jane Wells. Wish him well in his new job. Eaton Co. Humane Society held its monthly meeting Monday night at the Pot- west Side y terville Middle School. Had a to visit Dora Nisse, great­ good attendence. If you grandmother and Ella would like to join, call 726­ Saylor, great-great1241. Cost of membership is grandmother Saturday. The small in comparison to the twins are eight months old — work in th Animal World of jolly little guys we all had a this great humanitarian good time watching their group. antics. Parents, David and Missed the Bob Todds in Robin Trumley, were in church Sunday. Ruth Ann Upper Michigan skiing. and Bob are on the not Had a good turn out at feeling well list. Hope all are Council meeting Thursday better at this writing. last. Good discussion and Duane and Margy Mishler response from the persons and Matt of Mason brought attending. Watch for notice Aron and Curtis Trumley, on dump closing. The state twin grandsons, of Charlotte has laid down some hard S / sk»>^ cm Mt^S •v MJ *Mb hh ii 1** ** jjjfe Mb M J ^S8j» ^S W eh^ **»g **®® >ik? **®® mJ ta «*»« *»« Mif Mifi rtK rutKif®« ®c« H1S ‘tao# '(■rtf |k«c sjijj ■*1 iw® InK ett lata ®I te»U "®ffi Ijni IBM LliXSj Mtita turn •MitfWr KOfta 'IrW mum CXSB kiimna ata k a«i ntf! feBlffl! Nashville VFW Post and Auxiliary treats senior citizens for dinner Monday, March 24 Hot Ham and Cheese on Bun, Sweet Potatoes, Ap­ plesauce and Milk. Tuesday, March 25 Spaghetti, Peas, Peaches, Homemade Rolls and Butter and Milk. Wednesday, March 26 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pears, Cookie and Milk. Thursday, March 27 Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Fruit Cocktail, Bread and Butter Sandwich and Milk. Friday, March 28 Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, Peanut Butter Cookies, Bread and Butter Sandwich and Milk. JV.IW1M faint M jfaM* ■ta ta gitkn ata» f«M8» KlMW p. *•! i an tar kttf** pift'k sartl* tart!^ p ta> 1 M 100* SlW* fflMS1 & it***1 iw «"«•• as! * s** ta»* (fees® Tractors with variable-speed drive let you change ground speed on the go k ** p«»m ii), iip (jflirii •4 * ja jjta’* All feature an adjustable highMatch tractor speed to the job at hand with a John Deere 200 Series Tractor. and a fully enclosed engine for A 4-speed transaxle with variable­ comfortable, quiet operation. For speed drive lets you slow down or safety, there's a triple-safety starting speed up within each gear without system to guard against accidental reducing the working speed of starts. Easy-to-identify color-coded power-operated implements. There's controls. And a switch that no shifting ... no clutching. Just automatically shuts off the engine if push the variator lever forward to increase forward travel speed, pull it' PTO engaged. back to slow down. And 200 Series Tractors come in a Come in soon for a 200 Series test variety of models to fit your needs drive. We also carry a variety of and budget. Choose from the 10-hp implements to make your tractor even 210, the 12-hp 212, the 14-hp 214 and more versatile. the 16-hp 216. you leave the seat with the See us today for a 200 Series Tractor i?5 % 'L* % 'L information, counseling, supplies, pap smears, pregnancy testing, infertility counseling and referral offered at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Family Planning Program. Evening clinics by ap­ pointment on March 11 and 25, 1980. Call in or stop in each Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone 945-9516. No charge. Teens welcome, parental permission not required. (3-25) YOU WANT TO BURN WOOD AND SAVE $$$$ You need help. Call NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE, 852-9231. (tfn) TAKE CARE OF YOUR HAIR! Treat to a ... STYLE CHANGE Go Short - Go Curly - Go All Out! Irene’s beauty shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville Spring Sizings Bouquet CEPACOL MOUTHWASH ALPHA KERI 12 OZ BATH O L BOZ SUMMER’S EVE NEO-SYNEPHRINE TW N SPRAY OR NEO-SYNEPHRINE TUCKS OIL OF OLAY GMfSales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 At Nashville’s big pool “shoot out” Sunday, the Chit Chat Club “Old Timers” won the main tournament against the Young Bullies of the Nashville V.F.W. However, the Old Timers let the Bullies win a consolation tour­ nament Sunday. A “revenge match” will take place in the near future, advises Douglas Ayles of Nashville, owner of the Chit Chat Club meeting quarters where the “shoot out” took place. 03128C Pre-Moistened Pads 4O ORZ TUCKS NIGHT OF OLAY Spring Break at End of the Day !!! Chit Chatters beat the Bullies P 83<P II SPRAY LONG ACTING VIDAL SASSOON backed seat, roomy operator's area, M8* ’*2 Birth control­ MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS • Lunch Menu • CATMUCOtt Wl Suite® tfMjiiw’ is a pleasure to work with a group such as Eaton County has, under the leadership of Sheriff Art Kelsey. They have made our Animal Control Dept, an example for our entire State of Michigan. You will be hearing more about this program in the near future. Thought— Reasons that sound good, aren’t always good sound reasons! Nashville senior citizens from the local Nutrition Site enjoyed a lovely dinner of chicken and fish at the V.F.W. Hall Friday evening. They were guests of the Thorn­ apple Valley Post 8260 and VFW Auxiliary, who prepared and served the meal for the seniors prior to opening the hall for general admission to regular monthly dinner. Providing a free meal to local senior citizens is a project that is under­ taken at least once a year by the Nashville V.F.W. Post and Auxiliary. There were 37 seniors present at Friday's event. stem wjsaac ways to go, and we must comply by given date. Budget reading had only a few comments. Seemed like a good one. Hope we can live with it. As always the people demand more services than they are willing to pay for. Be ready for fun time, when we all get together in “Ernie’s” honor March 22nd at 7 o’clock dinner at the Fire Barn. This is potluck, your own table service and a dish to pass, the rest will be furnished. Happy birthday to Arnie Daniels, our local artist and “Sluh” Duffy, Stuh is celebrating the halfway mark with a party to be given by his children. To both of you, have a good one. A grey, rainy, Monday, sky has been leaking all night and morning. To wash everything clean, I guess. Got to look for something good in all this, besides mud. The Village DPW Department has been busy about town, checking drains, etc. These fellows have been doing us a good job. Heard their comments at the Council meeting. Like their attitudes and desire to be qualified in the areas they work. Michigan State Federation of Humane Societies will be meeting the 29th of March at the Holiday Inn South. As a member of the Board, I will be attending. Our speakers will be Lt. Arlo Eaton, Director of Eaton County Animal Control and Capt. Joe Yager. We are fortunate to have these two gentlemen at the helm of our Eaton Animal Control Dept. As an investigator for the Eaton Co. Humane Society, and the Michigan State Federation it CLEARASIL 65 OZ SHAMPOO 8OZ. OR FINISHING RINSE �The Mople Volley News. Nashville, Wednesday, March 19, 1980 — Page 8 Obituaries Grover H. Grant VERMONTVILLE — Mr. Grover H. Grant, 93, for­ merly of Vermontville, died Sunday, March 16,1980 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. He was born Oc­ tober 1, 1886 in Vermontville Township, the son of Hiram and Emma (Olin) Grant. He was a retired Farmer. He was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Hastings, Past Master and Life Member of Vermontville F&AM No. 232, member and Past Patron of Vermontville O.E.S. No. 86 and Member of the Shrine. Mr. Grant is survived by one sister, Mary Baker of Vermontville; two nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, from the Ver­ montville Congregational Church with Rev. David Fleming officiating. Masonic graveside services will be conducted in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. A Resurrection Eucharist service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, from the Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Hastings. Arrangements were made by the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. LeRoy Bassett Maple Valley employs non-teaching personnel At the regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, March 10; the_ board Frank B. Smith members approved the PORTLAND, OREGON hiring of new custodial and Mr. Frank B. Smith, 98, died teacher aide personnel. Sunday, March 9, 1980 at his George Skedgell was em­ home. He was born in 1891. ployed as a full time He married Sara Snore in custodian at the Jr.-Sr. High 1913. She preceded him in School replacing Chris death in 1935. He married Schantz. Chris has resigned Velma Allen in 1937. Mr. Smith is survived by effective March 14th to accept another position with his wife, Velma; two sons, Russell Smith of Ver­ Eaton Intermediate School montville and Edgar Smith District. Steve Priddy was ofNashville; four daughters, employed on an hourly basis Marie Fisher and Donna to work as a custodian at the Hickey, both of Nashville, Jr.-Sr. High School. He is Madelin Davidson of replacing Phillip Garlinger Brookings, Oregon and who is on a leave of absence Sharon Helliwell of Canby, through June 30. A letter of resignation was Oregon; twenty-two grand­ children; eighteen great­ accepted from Lois Babcock grandchildren, and two who was employed through the CETA program out of great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Eaton county. The board members voted to release held in Portland, Oregon. Howard Porter as ~a custodian through the Barry Edna S. Kim county CETA program. WISCONSIN — Mrs. Edna A teacher aide contract S. Kirn, 89, of Whitewater, was approved for Charlotte formerly of Nashville, died Cowell at Maplewood Friday, March 14, 1980. She Elementary School. She is was born September 19, 1890 replacing Debra Desrochers. in Pennsylvania, the The board members voted daughter of William and to oppose a transfer of the La Lena (Lankard) Shelly. Timothy Brenner Property She married Rev. Fred W. from the Maple Valley Kirn, he preceded her in School District to the death in 1962. Lakewood School District. Mrs. Kirn is survived by Action on this transfer will one son, Frederick of Idaho; be taken at a joint meeting of three daughters, Mrs. the Ionia and Eaton InDorothy Koenitzer of termediate Boards of Wisconsin, Mrs. Mary White Education. of Illinois, and Mrs. General fund bills inthe Margaret Roesti of Minn.; amount of $62,853.31 were two brothers, William Shelly approved for payment. The of Wisconsin and Paul Shelly February 22nd payroll in the of California; two sisters, amount of $91,452.13 and the Rebecca Shelly and Marie March 7th payroll in the Shelly, both of Michigan; amount of $91,665.76 were thirteen grandchildren and approved for payment and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be transfer to the. payroll acheld at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, count. Superintendent Carroll March 20 in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville with Rev. Leonard Putnam of­ HELP CARE FOR TWO ficiating. Arrangements are KIDS and light by Vogt Funeral Home of housekeeping. 852-1652. (tfn) Nashville. NASHVILLE — Mr. LeRoy Bassett, 82, of rural Nashville died Sunday, March 16, 1980 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. He was born February 15, 1898 in Thor­ napple Township, the son of Loren and Dora (Gelding) Bassett. He was a retired farmer and carpenter. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and a veteran of W.W.I. Mr. Bassett is survived by four sons, Ed of Springport, Keith of Battle Creek, Donald of Bellevue, and Richard of Nashville; two half-sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Strong of Concord and Mrs. Christina Howe of Mason; eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Because buying food is a Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, continual necessity, “How March 19, from Vogt Funeral To Shop and Save On Foods’* Home of Nashville with Rev. is a popular topic today. interested in Marvin Potter officiating. Persons Burial will be in Freeport learning more are invited to come to a mini-class at the Cemetery. Extension Office, 126 N. Food buying tips offered Bostwick in downtown Charlotte. The class is -free and will beTield from 10-11 h.m. on Friday, March 21. Bring your questions for Ext. Home Economist Ann Ross to discuss. Genuine horsepower for fun and economics *Vhe p.r.ice °f 9asoline. 9°es UP and UP and up, George Weedall and ger Raynette Knapp can |ust say giddy up" instead of "fill it up." They ey were Va°l N Nashv,lle °n a recent snowy wincJy d°Y bY Virginia Alles of the Mapl Wolff reported that the spring recess will begin at the close of school on Friday, March 28. and school will re­ open on Monday, April 7. He also reported that the Eaton Intermediate School District had reimbursed the Maple Valley Schools $37,779.48 covering twenty-five percent of the Special education costs for the 1978-79 school year. Total special education program costs for the past school year were $157,070.00. State reimbursement for these costs amounted to $37,617 which could be ad'justed some when the total costs for last year are computed at the state level. Bob Losik, in-school suspension room teacher, made a general presentation regarding the operation of this classroom covering such areas as how he obtains assignments from the regular classroom teacher and working with the in­ dividual student. He made reference to the amount of time spent with each student encouraging the student to improve his or her daily school work. Superintendent Wolff reported that the school district had been notified by the Michigan Department of Commerce Energy Administration that 102 projects had been approved for partial federal funding. The project submitted by Maple Valley covering windows at the Kellogg Elementary School was listed in the 121st priority out of 204 applications. The board members voted to have architects MansonJackson and Kane complete bid specifications for the windows, on the East side of Kellogg Elementary along with an alternate bid on the windows in the office area and the classroom above the office on the West side of the building. On a 4-2 vote contracts were extended one year for the school administrators without any action being taken regarding community school director Ernie Jacoby. Ernie has a contract through June 30,1981; and he had indicated that he is considering retirement at that time. All building principals have a two year contract and the superin­ tendent a three year con­ tract. Wayne Cogswell and Elam Rockwell voted nay. A resolution was approved calling the annual school election for Monday, June 9. Petitions are available at the administration building for anyone desiring to be a candidate for a position on the board of education. The term of Charles Viele ex­ pires June 30. All petitions must be filed with the Secretary, Board of Education, not later than 4:00 o’clock p.m., Monday, April 7, 1980. Approval was given the elimination of senior trips effective with the graduating class of 1984 which is ac­ tually this year’s eighth grade class. Jr.-Sr. High School cool principal Burr Hartenburg informed the board members of the amount of instructional time that teachers have to spend handling fund raising ac­ tivities along with problems related to the handling of these large sums of money. He also pointed out that the trips were becoming much more costly which has resulted in less than fifty percent of the students going on the senior trips in recent years. Board members Virginia Fox and Wayne Cogswell were not in favor of discontinuing senior trips. The board members voted to sell the 1977 Impala to Helen Barlow at a bid price of $1,176.00 which was the highest bid received. A general discussion was held regarding the general driving on the school lawns and the destruction at the Jr.-Sr. High School. It was decided to repair the lawn as soon as weather permits. Any information which anyone could supply school administrators or board members would be ap­ preciated in helping to control this destruction and allow action to be taken cont. page 11, col. 5 Engagements announced * Wood-Glass Cole-Rood Mr. and Mrs. Vance Cole of Charlotte are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nadine Rosalie to Daniel Jay Rood, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rood of Charlotte. Nadine is a 1977 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a 1979 graduate from Lansing Business Institute and is presently employed at Nolan & Dallas, Attorneys in Eaton Rapids. Dan is a 1977 graduate of Ionia High School and is presently employed at Highyield Farms in Grand Ledge for Andy McLean. An April 19 wedding is being planned. Lightner-Powell Mr. and Mrs. James Lightner and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Powell are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Janice Irene to David Bryan. Janice will be a 1980 graduate of Maple Valley. David is presently serving in the U.S. Army and is stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas. A June 7th wedding is being planned. The engagement of Robbin Wood and Don Glass is being announced by their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Wood of Nashville, Mi. and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Glass of Kingsley, Mi. Robbin is a graduate of Maple Valley and Burrel Institute of Cosmetology. Don is a graduate of Farwell High and K. College of Cosmetology, Traverse City. An August 16 wedding is being planned. Davis - Furlong Saturday, February 2, at 5 p.m in the First United Methodist Church of Hastings a double ring, candlelight ceremony was officiated by Rev. Sidney Short uniting Kim Marie Davis and Michael Bruce Furlong. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. John C. Burg and Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Furlong both of Nashville. Robert Owen of Nashville served as best man. Vicki Davis of Nashville served as maid ofhonor. Guitarist was Wanda Mae Nicholson of Dexter, Michigan and soloist was Jeanette Griffin of Charlotte, Michigan. The bride is a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School. The groom is a 1975 graduate also of Maple Valley High School. FOR BLAIR PRODUCTS... Phone 852-9311. (4-2) FOR MASON SHOES... Phone 852-9311. (4-2) NOTICE All cancellations and changes must be in by 5 p.m. Fridays for following publication. (tfn) ukrt jir^ i#1®’ ijs S.6b glffi | tfolft .qak jiwk jurii A0ai itafa tai® hifN liuty EllKft H ’VBtSs diitai taibiai om itarii |,,N®!«« pfedte WriSia '’tadifh Rings, tl ^tasuf a ^i®K Wlh s« CH “’Si^ Nashville VFW 8260 ★ DANCE ★ Saturday, March 29 Music by... “FOUR GUYS” Past Commandors, Past Dads and Auxiliary Presidents and Life Membership BANQUET Dinner reservations by March 23 K? �, The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. March 19, 1980 —Page9 * 01886235 - Vermontville FEBRUARY?, 1980 Nashville Council plans ‘Town Hall Meeting’ May 1 The regular meeting of the Vermontville Village Council Inan attempt to encourage their regularly scheduled was held Thursday, February 7,1980 in the public library at 7:30 p.m. more public participation in meetings. In other business relating MEMBERS PRESENT: President Trowbridge, Clerk village government, the Gaedert, Treasurer Marsh, Dep. Clerk Corey. Nashville council decided to village meetings, the Thursday to establish an council decided Thursday to TRUSTEES: Fox, Hale, Lewis, Trumble. ABSENT: Aldrich Wineman. annual Town Hall meeting to submit a counter offer to CITIZENS PRESENT: B. Hoefler, Twp. Clerk, T. hear input from local -Castleton Township officials tor use of the township hall Joostberns, B. Mason, D. Nisse, P. O’Dell, J. Peterson, t" citizens. Wawiernia, D. Wells. The date for the 1980 for Nashville’s public SS meeting was set for 7 p.m. meetings. Meeting was called to order by Pres. Trowbridge. Sto t SS< hL The counter offer calls for Thursday, May 1. Sub­ to. < hL Minutes of January 3, 1980 were approved. . sequent yearly meetings will entering into a 5-year rental Treasurer’s report was read and approved. be called by each outgoing agreement with the town­ Bills were read and approved. ship, at the rate of $500 per An invitation was extended to all Council members and council. Trustee Lonny Kienutske, year for use of the building spouses, officers and candidates to attend “Meet The Candidate” dinner, sponsored by the Chamber of Com­ whose idea it was to institute for all village meetings and the annual meetings, said he elections. This amount will merce, Feb. 12. hoped the forum would cover utilities, cleaning and Correspondence was read by Clerk. Motion by Fox, supported by Trumble to send Wilbur provide direction for the maintenance. The council’s Marsh arid Tony Wawiernia to Gull Lake Wastewater incoming council, -which counter offer also seeks to takes office April 1. strike a “no smoking” rule Treatment Seminar, May 6 and 7. Carried. ■ “It is a good time for the imposed by the township in Motion by Lewis, supported by Hale to approve the appeople of Nashville to point the hall. pointment of B. Hoefler, Chr., F. Corey, R. Corey, S. Thursday’s offer by the Fleming and B. Thrasher as election inspectors at $3.50 the council to the future, and to- state their wants and council counters an earlier (Chr.) and$3.10per hour plus two meals per each inspector. desires for the coming township proposal that Carried. Nashville pay $60 per month Motion by Hale, supported by Fox to re-appoint Natalie year,” said Kienutske. Village officials have often rental for holding five Gaedert as Street Administrator. Carried. Motion by Hale, supported by Fox to purchase a $10.00 expressed concern about monthly meetings in the hall, lack of public attendance at plus $15 for each additional membership to the Michigan Municipal Clerk’s Association. meeting. Village officials Carried. Hale read bids for installatiori'of meters and sampling taps at the pumphouses as required by the Michigan Dept, of Public Health: Carl Bushre Plumbing, Vermontville - parts, materials and labor (using Village backhoe) $2,253.06; Layne-Northern, Lansing - materials, tools and labor - if Carl Bahs of Nashville was dustry.” work can be accomplished in one trip, with no estimate on The meeting was held at sampling taps - $1,133.44 per well. Motion by Fox, supported re-elected to a three-year by Hale to accept low bid of Carl Bushre Plumbing. Bids on term on the board of Long’s Convention Center directors for the Production and included reports from its file in Village office. Carried. F. Corey, N. Gaedert, M. Trumble appointed as Council Credit Association of Lan­ board and officers. Wil,William Henquinet, representatives to the committee for Community sing at the group's 46th Ll president, reported that the annual meeting. Retirement Dinner honoring Ernest Dies. More than 750 members Lansing Association enjoyed Twp. Clerk B. Hoefler discussed changing voting system from voting machines to punch card system. Motion by and guests attended the a 28 percent increase in Hale, supported by Lewis for Twp. Clerk Hoefler to inquire event and heard Dr. Earl volume this past year, giving further into re-sale value of machines on hand in com­ Butz, former secretary of •it a loan volume of loans parison to cost§ of necessary equipment needed for change agriculture,, speak on outstanding as of December to the punch card system and bring figures back to the “Agriculture, America’s 31 of $83,661,236. There were Most Capital Intensive In- 2,418 members at the year’s Council before finalization. Carried. j end. Wawiernia discussed the need ofa floor jack at the Village j garage. No action taken? Motion by Trumble, supported by Hale to purchase a ■I 11*1 k fts Uki Utility membership in American Water Works Association k*k M 1! ($65.00), if manuals are included in cost of membership. Carried. km n Trowbridge discussed the DNR requirements for the Keith and Vanessa Prong, begun construction this week landfill and alternatives. Further information to be sought. of Keith Prong Builders, on a new model home ir.EiEta Motion by Hale tq close landfill. Discussion. Hale’s motion Nashville, were honored scheduled to be completed A withdrawn. recently at the Heckaman April 26. Fox discussed violations of Ordinance No. 22. Fox and Keith and his wife Vanessa Homes Winter Convention, Trumble will provide Clerk with addresses for correspon­ held at the Ramada Inn, reside at 3980 Morgan Rd., dence to property owners. Elkart, Ind. Keith Prong, Nashville. They have two ■.st fib Sri Fox discussed tree in dangerous condition at Northwest along with four other children, Jeremy, 8, and corner ofFourth St. and South Main St. Clerk to notify same. ■ builders from the Michigan, Holly, 7. V jrieiW Fox discussed Fire Dept, officers wages. Would like ac­ Ohio, Indiana and Illinois counting of wages, bills, calls, runs, times whistle blows, area, were honored during etc. Twp. Clerk Hoefler will supply Council with accounting. an Awards Banquet as the About letters from Motion by Fox, supported by Lewis to furnish Councilmen top five builders for with copies of minutes and Treasurer’s report each meeting. Heckaman Homes in 1979. our readers” Carried. . \ A letter to the editor must Keith Prong Builders and Trowbridge discussed the publishing of the Council Heckaman Homes were also be signed with the writer’s minutes in the Maple Valley News. Motion by Trumble, presented with the first new full name and address in supported by Fox to publish the Council minutes in the ‘Energy Conservation order to be considered for Maple Valley News. Carried. Award’ for manufactured publication in the Maple P. O’Dell discussed special arrangements for payment of housing, from Owens- Valley News. Names and water-sewer bills. No special arrangement can be made. Corning Fiberglass Cor­ addresses will be published Service will be discontinued ifpayment is not current. poration, Toledo, Ohio. The when letters are used. rF, Hale discussed the purchase ofcoveralls for maintenance award, presented by OwensLetters also are subject to men. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis to purchase one Corning representative editing. pair of insulated coveralls, at $32.00 per pair, for each Charles Causey, was the first Letters from our readers ' maintenance man. Carried. are most welcome and such award presented to any 1 Trumble discussed commercial cleaning of the Village home construction company. should be sent to the Maple in office. No action taken. The award recognized Valley News, P.O. Box A, Motion to adjourn by Hale, supported by Lewis. Nashville, Michigan 49073 or Heckaman Homes’ public w111 J Meeting adjourned 11:07 p.m. to the newspaper in care of Jcommitment to continually Natalie Gaedert improve the design and Ad Graphics Inc., 1592 N. -Village Clerk thermal efficiency of its Broadway, Hastings, Mich. homes in response to in­ 49058. CARD OF THANKS creased consumer demands WANTED: 6 ambitious I would like to thank all for value, quality and energy people interested in making Action Ads efficiency. an extra $1,000 a month who voted for me. I am open Throughout the conNEED TAX HELP? Call working part-time. Phone to your views. Carl Tobias venfion, workshops were Gabby’s Tax Service, low 758-3264, Ladey. (tfn) held on a variety of subjects, rates, same day service, 852­ including advertising, the 1512, Nashville. (3-25) coordination of open houses, WANTED TO BUY: Trees or Want to Double Your Income new engineering and codes tree tops suitable for information, multi-family firewood, will pay top price, developments, after. sales 852-0911 or 852-0785, Nash­ service, winter building and ville. (3-26) TIME: Wednesday, March 19th development, and new home FOR SALE:1 Wood, oil, - 7:00 P.M. ■ mortgage programs. Keith Prong Builders has natural or propayne gas, place Vermontville Methodist Church been a builder dealer for furnace or heaters and add Heckaman Homes in the . ons. you need help, call us. HEATING Barry, Eaton and Ionia NASHVILLE County area for the past two SALES AND SERVICE, years. The firm has just (517>-852*9231. (tfn) StSsS SsS have estimated that could cost Nashville ap­ proximately $900 per year. Nashville has been using the township hall for meeting quarters since September 1978, when it was deemed the village hall was too cramped for public meetings. The original agreement called for the village to pay no rent, but to foot half the electric bills for the hall and to clean it after use. “As we discussed earlier, the $900-plus they (the township) wanted per year was extremely exorbitant,” said Kienutske in drafting a counter offer Thursday. He said he had received several calls from township officials after their proposed rental fee had been made public last week. Kienutske said the township officials stressed that utilities would have been included in their proposed $60 per month Bahs re-elected to creditunion board Keith Prong receives ‘Top Builder’ award 1 “ tS!bkW with a... PART-TIME JOB? : Esde Laboratories Inc. Loans are made to the s association’sfarmermembers for operating, capital purchases, real estate improvements and livestock loans. It also offers credit life insurance, hail insurance, disability in­ surance, Agrifax (its record keeping service) and an income tax service to its farmer-members. Totally for the year, the Association lent out over $120 million to its members in the eight county area around Lansing, which it serves. This is the largest volume outstanding for the state of Michigan for the PCA’s of Michigan. The association services seven branches in an eight county area, which includes St. Johns, Ionia, Hastings, Charlotte, Mason, Corunna and Howell. The board of directors of the Production Credit Association of Landsing includes Harold Powell of Williamston, chairman; Bahs, vice chairman; Willard Brodbeck of Lake Odessa, director; Kennard Dysinger of Perry, director: and Tony Thelen of Pewamo, director. Serving on a nominating committee to select next year’s candidates for directors are Ron Hamlin from Ingham County; John Locke from Eaton County; and David Peckens from Ljvingston County. charge, a fact that had caused some misun­ derstanding. Nashville paid Castleton Township $288 for half the electric bills for the hall this past year. Castleton Township officials have said they are seeking the ad­ ditional reimbursement because of “wear and tear” on the building, in particular the carpeting. “We’U make this offer ($500 per year) to the township,” said ^Kienutske. “If they don’t accept it, we’ll go down there (to the old waterworks building).” To avoid the proposed rental fee, village officials had suggested moving meetings to a recently renovated waterworks building in Putnam Park. The village-owned building has been restored for use as a community hall. In other business Thursday the council: -Heard Russell K. Keech, Roy C. Obreiter, and Joyce E. Skedgell, officials of Farmers Home Ad­ ministration, outline a letter of conditions upon which the village must agree before grants and a loan from the federal agency can be ap­ proved for Nashville’s proposed $4.8 million sewer expansion project. After hearing the FmHA officials, the council agreed to meet requirements set forth in the letter of conditions; signed a request for obligation of funds; and designated the Nashville branch of Security National Bank of Battle Creek as the village bank for the project. -Agreed ta pay $450 to Donald Langham of Nash­ ville for 1968 repair of a sewer collection line on his property. —Signed an application with the Michigan Dept, of Public Health for permission to continue operation of the village sanitary landfill, which included a com­ mittment not to sell the dump property for 15 years after such time as use of it is discontinued. utapiftE SCHOOL Maple Valley Men's SLOW-PITCH• SOFTBALL• April 8, 15 & 22 7 P.M. - Room 1A At High School ALL LITTLE LEAGUE UMPIRES WELCOME I _ NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1980, at 7:00 P.M. at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville. PURPOSE: A request for a special use permit for property located at the corner of Sherman Street and Curtis Road, Nashville. The request has been submitted by the Nash­ ville Baptist Church and concerns doing automobile repair in a struc­ ture to be built on said property. SHARLOT A. SOURS, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 19, 1980 — Page 10 from our readers FROM OUR READERS The original agreement between the Village of Nash­ ville and the Township of Castleton for renting the Township Hall was as follows: The only charge to the village in the first year was to be one-half of the cost of electricity which is used for heat as well as lights. This cost or charge was to be reviewed at the end of that fiscal year because being a new building, the township officials had no way of knowing what cost would be involved as well as cost of maintenance on the building. Other stipulations included no smoking, the hall to be cleaned by the village when needed after use by the village, the Village Clerk to be responsible for the key, and township . voting machines could be used in village elections at no cost but must be set up for the election by Doubleday Bros. Co. This agreement was not reviewed at the end of the first fiscal year. After 18 months of sharing the hall with the' village, the Township Board asked for representatives from the village to be present at the regular township meeting on March 5. Village President Harold Christiansen was present at that meeting. After much discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Christiansen take the following proposal back to the Village Trustees for consideration. Because four regular meetings are scheduled by the village each month and other special meetings are an­ ticipated on the sewer project, it was proposed the charge for the first five meetings each month be $60. Each additional meeting would cost $15. If less than four meetings were held in a month, the cost would be $15 for each meeting. In other words, the fifth meeting in a month would be free. It was made clear to Mr. Christiansen that this was Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS •BRAKES Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 not an ultimatum but only a starting point for negotiations. It was also made clear that all utilities, cleaning and maintenance of building and grounds and other costs would then be the sole responsibility of the township and not shared by the village. I might mention that the village charges the township about $90 per year for water and sewer. This will more than double by September when new rates go into ef­ fect. This cost has never been shared by the village even though the Village Trustees and other Village Boards use the hall at least four times to each single use by the township. The original agreement was not adhered to by the village. Onseveral occasions the township has vacuumed the carpet and did other housekeeping because the village failed to clean within a reasonable time after their use of the hall. For this and other reasons, the Township Board felt it more suitable to make a flat charge per meeting or something similar rather than share responsibilities. In response to the opening statement in the March 12th article, I wish to state as a taxpayer to the Village of Nashville, I doubt the con­ cern of the Village Trustees for the expense to the village taxpayers. In support of this statement, I have compiled the following information. In the last completed fiscal year (1978) the village levied taxes in the amount of $88,955. Of that, $10,465 was supposed to be paid on an old sewer debt and-or held in an account to be paid on same. Also, $52,327 was fof the general fund and $26,163 of your village taxes was levied for streets. Besides this revenue, the village received Federal Revenue Sharing and State Sharing Funds and other miscellaneous revenues. Over and above all this, the village received $34,138 for major streets and $10,917 for local streets from the State of Michigan. The village also charged the residents of Nashville for Community Events ... Friends of the Library to meet The Friends of the Library will meet Monday, March 24, 1980 at 7 P.M. at the Putnam Public Library. Our guest speaker will be Julie Sheldon, she will speak on rare books. She will also evaluate 1 book per person. Refreshments and child care will be provided. The public is invited. GOSPEL SING with ... •DAVE THURSTON FAMILY • THE MESSENGER GT. • OVERHOLT FAMILY CENTRAL AUDITORIUM At 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 21st Festival Association to meet The Vermontville Syrup Festival Association will hold a regular, meeting - March 18, 8:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church. Public is welcome. Sunfield antique collector to speak . at Vermontville Historical Society Mr. David Smyth, well known for his antique shop on M-43, will be enter­ taining members of the local society with his "What's It" program on Thurs­ day evening, March 27. As usual the program will follow a 7 o'clock potluck supper in the Metho­ dist Church. Interested friends are al­ ways welcomed. Basketball spectacular coming: Friday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Maple Valley High School gym­ nasium. The alumni game, anyone that wants to play contact Larry Filter, 852-9172,, Nashville. Must have lettered in Varsity Basketball to play. More information to follow. Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl’s NO later tha n Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paperl • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. village water and sewer plus $18,434 for sanitation which would include garbage pick up. The total from all sources of revenues to the township did not even ap­ proach the amount received from just property taxes alone by the village. Each individual can figure for themselves what services they received from the village that did not cost extra ' over and above taxes. Some more interesting information is this. The portion of the village in Castleton Township makes up only about 40 percent of the total assessed value of the township. The statement made by one Village Trustee that two-thirds of the people of Castleton Township live in the village and are already contributing tax dollars to support the hall is misleading. Only about 40 percent of the tax dollars received by the township comes from within the village. This 40 percent helps share in the cost of services provided by the township. I-have already mentioned the majority of revenues received by the village so now let’s consider the township revenues and services provided. The township received in the same fiscal year a total of $25,573 in property taxes of which one-half went into a separate fund voted for fire equipment. The township receives less than half the Federal Revenue Sharing and State Sharing Funds by . comparison with the village and does not receive a penny for roads. As for services provided for the tax dollars by both the village and township, each individual can decide for themselves which unit of government provides the most for the tax dollars collected. The township' provides a Board of Review for assessments for the village as well as the township. A building and voting machines are provided for primary and general elec­ tions. Two cemeteries are maintained and a third donated to. Support is given to Putnam Library also. A sanitary land fill is provided for all township residents at which a charge is made that covers less than one-half the cost of operation. The assessment roll of • the township, which includesmost of the village, is maintained at an expense to the township but at no cost to the village. One-half of all tax dollars collected by the township is held in a special account to pay two-thirds of the cost of fire equipment which includes the new tanker. None of the village revenues goes for this. School and county taxes are collected and dispersed by the Township Treasurer. All expenses such as printing, postage and- other involving the assessment roll and tax roll are paid for by the township. Improvements to the county roads in the township are paid from township funds. This amount varies from year to year according to the cost of each project and money available. In this current year, more than $46,000 was spent from township funds. Another interesting note for consideration is the fact there is only about 15 miles of streets in the village while the Township of Castleton has about 56 miles to help maintain and pay for all improvements on. Compare the figures I have given you on funds received by each unit that can only be spent on roads or streets. For streets, only the village collects more taxes than the total collected by the township for all purposes including fire equipment. One-third of the cost of operating the fire department comes from township funds. The township hall was built from money saved and set aside for this purpose over a period of years. Not a single penny of government grant, recreational funds or donations went into paying for it. There can never be any question about owner­ ship or right of use of this building. I will now leave it up to each individual taxpayer in the village and township as a whole to decide in their minds what is fair and also decide which unit of government squeezes the most from tax money and other funds received. Should the village, decide to move their meeting to another location, as a village resident and taxpayer, I will think it is a waste of my money. Considering everything involved, maybe it would be best if the meeting place of the village was moved unless there is drastic change in the policy of the Village Trustees. All residents of the village in the Castleton Township portion have the distinction of being residents of the township as well and therefore have the same privileges as other township residents when it comes to use of township funds. But the Village Trustees, even though residents of the township, have to consider the fact they are providing only for the village residents and property owners from the property taxes collected by the village and from Federal and State funds, amounts - of which are calculated from a formula using information from within the'boundaries of the village. The same formula is used to calculate Federal and State funds for the township but in most cases exclude figures from within the village. Therefore, in the light of this, no village funds or any taxpayers money paid to the village has been used to support the Castleton Township Hall. Sincerely, Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township Volunteer training session scheduled The public is invited to participate in a volunteer training for the Eaton County 4-H Special Han­ dicapper Riding program on Saturday, March 22, at the Meadowview School, 1790 E. Packard Hwy., Charlotte, at 2:00 p.m. According to Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent, this session will include a film about the special riding program and instruction from 4-H special riding teacher Sherri Sass. The goal of the 4-H Special Handicapper Riding program is to teach riding skills, not just give a youth a ride on a horse. The Special riding program helps program helps physically, mentally and emotionally handicapped children participate in a sport usually limited to the physically hardy. And, perhaps for the first time, more independent of other people and mechanical aids. The program requires the help of many hands and volunteers are needed and always welcome. The March 22 session will be the kick-off meeting for the 1980 riding session. All interested persons are urged to attend. No previous experience with horses is required, only an interest and concern for the kids. Phone 945-9554 for Action Want-Ad! DON’T MISS OUR FREE CHICK DAY 25 FREE CHICKS ... with 50-lbs. of CHICK STARTENA APRIL 3rd - Starting at 12:00 -(All orders placed for specific breeds will be in this date). FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings Ph. 945-9926 X Purina... planning tomorrow with research today �Nashville Village Council w \ 'kk kk >1>1J L SWn Vb SlSu* u •mJIw S Sk%S <w SS>4 4 ■ ,®1 isi2 w.S.S * S sS *5 5 Sit Sit* «£ Sn . ’Hww • 5® «®St>H£ l^M 'h*!silb^ ■»«> EihSi lipa mil mi ■•its arrpia 'iris kiwanr »Jfa raswiri r hr» ssxje« itf-a ■ > ww >«-ww ^“ WkW — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Couri-. cil held Feb. 28, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at Castleton Township Hall was called to order by President Harold Chris­ tiansen. Present, Curtis, Kohfeldt, Kienutske, Babcock, Spoelstra & Hinckley. Also Village Attorney David Dimmers was present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read by the clerk. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Kohfeldt to adopt a resolution requesting additional funding for the State Police. All ayes. Motion carried. There was discussion concerning the Robert Bloom property located at 134 W. Sherman St. Nashville Zoning Administrator Rick Ross, reported that a building permit was issued by Barry County on August 19, 1977. No action taken at this time. The water contingency being required by the th State of Michigan was discussed. The council decided there were no funds available at this time to comply with this requirement. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Hinckley to adopt the Sewer Rate Ordinance No. 2-28-80. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Kienutske, supported by Kohfeldt to publish in the Maple Valley News by least inexpensive method, both sewer ordinance No. 2-14-80 and No. 2-28-80. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Kienutske, supported by Kohfeldt that authorized application to be made to the State D.N.R. and E.P.A. for a grant to purchase the Richard Harris property which lies in a strip 200 ft. wide and 2,050 ft. deep laying West of the Village Treatment plant property on Greggs Crossing Road at a cost of $8,500, subject to owners Harris reservation of oil, gas, and mineral interest ownership and subject to approval of the title holder, Clarence Reid's approval. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Kohfeldt, supported by Curtis, to give Lewis Schulze permission to cross Village property on Greggs Crossing Road to cut his logs off his property, subject that no damage is done to property or crops. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Kienutske to pay $288.74 to Castleton Township Treasurer, the Village's share of electric bills for using the Township Hall according to the agreement of 8-10-78. All ayes. Motion carried. A question was raised whether the Village Clerk should be compensated for a period of time, up to 6 .weeks, during which time she will not be in her office due to having an operation, but during part of which time, she will be fulfilling a fair portion of her duties as clerk? After consulting the Attorney General's Office and the Elections Division in Lansing, it was referred by to Village Attorney David Dimmers. Attorney Dimmers interperted according to Michigan Statutes Annotated Section 5.1263 that the Clerk shall be paid. Motion by Spoelstra, supported by Hinckley to call special meetings as follows: March 6,1980 at 7:00 p.m...... at Castleton Township Hall, purpose: Village Council BudgetWorkshop. March 13, 1980 at 6:30 p.m.......at Castleton Township Hall, purpose: to present proposed budget for 1980 fiscal year and the proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing. April 10,1980 at 6:30 p.m...... at Castleton Township Hall, purpose: to present planned use of Federal Revenue Sharing in conjunction with the 1980 fiscal year budget. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Kienutske, supported by Kohfeldt to change Village Hall to a new phone system. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Kohfeldt supported by Hinckley, to appoint Warren -Travoli to the Nashville Planning Commission for a three year term. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Kohfeldt to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m. The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 19, 1980 — Page 11 Gasohol session set for 3rd District Energy Conference Congressman . Howard Wolpe has announced that two key sessions of the 3rd District Energy Conference to be held on Saturday, March 29, at Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo will be devoted to gasohol and related alcohol fuels. The sessions will feature Myron Reaman, the Executive. Director of the National Center for Ap­ propriate Technology in Butte, Montana. One session will be a policy workshop entitled “Agriculture and the Promise of Alcohol Fuels,” the other session will be a practical presentation on “The Production of Alcohol Fuels.” “During the pre­ conference planning sessions that were held throughout the Third District . in January,” Wolpe said “many Third Third District residents, especially. area farmers, expressed a serious interest in alcohol fuels. Alcohol fuels can play a very important role not only in displacing the imported petroleum that we are currently using for transportation, but also in developing a new market for agricultural products. I hope that through the energy conference sessions, which will combine the expertise of national and local alcohol fuel experts, we can begin to make some progress in that direction right now in the Third District.” Participants in the policy workshop,, in addition to Reaman, will include Bill Davis of the Federal Bureau 517-726-0036 Both Putnam Public Library in Nashville and the Maple Valley school library received beautiful reference books on the American Civil War, Saturday, as a gift from Carl's Market. The presentation was made by Jeanette Joseph (center). She and her husband, Donald, owners of Carl's Markets, which has stores in Nash­ ville, Potterville and Olivet, received the volumes recently for making a donation to the U. S. Olympic Committee. The Josephs' contribution helped fund American participation in the recent XIII Olympic Winter Games held at Lake Placid, N.Y. Published by Hornsey-Simon Production Co. of Oklahoma City, the book, entitled "The Real American Tragedy," traces the 1861-65 war between the states "as never told before." An interesting feature is a pocket in the back of the volume which holds an itemized listing of the cost of the Civil War plus a detailed map showing battlefield locations, with a brief synopsis of each conflict. Accepting the book for Putnam Public Library was Janet Kellogg, assistant librarian (on right). Virginia Fox, Maple Valley School Board trustee, accepted the volume on behalf of the school library. (Maple Valley News photo) of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms; and a representative from the Farmers Home Ad­ ministration. The moderator will be Neal Rogers, a far­ mer from Eaton County. The practical presentation will be jointly conducted by Runnion and Randy Butters, a farmer from Homer, Michigan who has a working still on his farm. MEMBER Cont. from page 8 MV employs non­ teaching personnel against those involved in the destruction. Board members men­ tioned the need for people to become registered during Maple Valley News deciding when to spray the census program. The Nashville, Michigan. orchards. Computers will be number of people registered Published weekly, delivered available for visitors to try can result in additional by Reminder Delivery dollars to the school district out. Service and thru Post Office. through various federal Among the highlights of Circulation 3,200 papers. Farmers’ Week is the break­ programs including the Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Hastings, fast with Governor Milliken summer reading program. Midi. Subscription rates Trustee Robert Dormer and the awarding of the $7.50 per year. Barry and Distinguished Service to was absent from the Eaton Counties $7.50 also. meeting. Agriculture Awards both on Thursday, March 20 in the Kellogg Center U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jim Williams will take part in a NORM or BONNIE FREELAN program on agriculture (25 years experience) funding at 7:30 p.m., Mon­ Nashville day, March 17, in the Kellogg ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ M-79 Center Big Ten Room. MSU’s Farmers WeekBy Allen Krizek, County Extension Director •Farmers’ Week at Michigan State University^ March 17-22, is probably the largest free educational event of its kind in the Midwest. The 150 educational sessions are open to the general public, and cover a broad range of interests. More than 20,000, campus visitors are expected. Space in this column does not permit adequate description of all the educational sessions offered during Farmers’ Week. We can provide only a general rundown on the week’s of­ ferings. For more information ask for a free Farmers’ Week guidbook from the Eaton County Extension Office. Special programs planned Harold Christiansen, President for commercial farmers cover dairy forages, beef Dote: March 13, 1980 Susan M. Corkwefl, Clerk and beef calf care, making fuel alcohol, coping with / farm interest rates and farm SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: WANT TO DOUBLE YOUR estate planning. There are Approved by Michigan INCOME? Are you willing to. also sessions on efficient irrigation, irrigation, crop Department of Health. Call put in 15 to 20 hours a week to crop Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. do it? If you are ... Call (517) production and the use of 543-0173. (tfn) 726-1014 for interview. (4-1) small calculators for quick farm management decisions. Supporting all of these programs will be more than $3 million in displays and • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR demonstrations located throughout the campus. • INSTALLATION • REMODELING Visitors can see equipment • NEW CONSTRUCTION ranging from giant farm • SEWER AND DRAIN WORK machinery to wood-burning stoves and watch demon­ Call...CARL BUSHRE strations of computers and LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER calculators used for managing farm cash flow, determining energy costs or Bushre Plumbing Carl's Market donates books to Putnam Library and Maple Valley School The Family Body Shop R What makes a good picture The second is a series of three Photography Workshops, sponsored by the Eaton County 4-H Program, will be held on Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Kardel Hall on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Anyone interested in photography is invited to 'attend. This workshop will focus on what makes a good picture and how to take good pictures. Participants are also asked to bring pictures they have taken, preferably black and white and not to exceed 20 prints, they have taken. Members of the Grand Ledge Photography Club will be working with the group. For more information on the photography workshop contact Nancy Diuble at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, phone 543-2310. 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 CARLISLE Battle Creek Michelangelo was appointed architect of St. Peters in Rome at age 66 and continued as such until he died at age 89. Thomas Edison produced some of his best inventions between age 70 and 80. Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes wrote some of his most brilliant judicial decisions at age 90. The elderly can and should continue to bring forth good fruit. 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Mazola 32 FL. OZ. F/na/ Tbuch 20 Eckrich loOaZf. Shop Your Spartan Store Johnny's Johnny's Food Mart SMORGAS PAK LUNCH MEAT 1 -lb. regular or Berf - $ J79 Johnny's Food Mart MRS. BUTTERWORTH SYRUP GROUND BEEF PRODUCT 10C OFF LABEL - 24 FL. OZ. LIMIT 1 W COUPON ANO $7 50 PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY. MARCH 22 1980 PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU SAT., MARCH 22, 1980. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. LIMIT 1 W/COUPON AND $7 50 PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY. MARCH 22. 1980 50* � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-03-26.pdf 43ec989eb6d083a8ffb1207714a854a4 PDF Text Text B AJJ t HR 26 — STREET «« HassSsPubi PERMIT N» 7 H7a2c7r .S ' c c? Hacr. Church Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 107, No. 44 — Wednesday, March 26, 1980 Nashville’s ‘sweet harvest’ in full swing! By Susan Hinckley Steam rolled from the sugar shanty in Putnam Park on the first day of spring, as volunteers and members of the Nashville Syrup Association sought to catch up with the sweet maple harvest. “We had three weeks of winter weather when we should have been having syrup weather,” said Harold Christiansen, president of Nelson Brumm drains freshly-made syrup from canning tank into colorful, distinctively marked containers. NSA syrup is.sold in sizes ranging from gallon to half pint. Harold Christiansen uses a wooden scoop to skim sediment off the syrup as it boils in gas-fired evap­ orator. Steam from the churning liquid fills the sugar shanty with a heavenly aroma. Harold has headed the NSA for 13 years and been an active volunteer worker. the NSA for the past 13 years and an active volunteer worker in the annual com­ munity project. ,, Syrup weather is freezing nights and thawing days. The daily rise and fall in temperature starts the sap flowing. The late winter blast we recently ex­ perienced has slowed the sap this year, Christiansen explained. However, by Thursday night the NSA had produced approximately 300 gallons of syrup in the 1980 season. Most of it has already been sold at $17 per gallon, some of it to out-of­ state buyers who have stopped by the sugar shanty. “Twenty half-gallons of our syrup is on its way to Georgia,*’ noted Christiansen. The syrup was purchased by a traveling salesman as a treat for his customers. “He got those folks down in Georgia who were used to sorghum to try maple syrup,” commented Christiansen. “Now they don’t like sorghum.” The, salesman, like many visitors to the sugar shanty in Putnam Park, was a repeat customer. A trip to Nashville to buy syrup is a traditional spring outing for many folks from various parts of Michigan as well. Sunday, two ladies from Marshall were in town, stopped by the shanty and purchased syrup to take to Dallas, Texas, Christiansen' said. (NSA-made syrup is also available at four other Nashville locations: Carl’s Supermarket, Simon Pharmacy, Security National Bank and Chaffee’s Locker Plant). Interest in the syrup­ making process seems to be It’s running international in scope. “We’ve had visitors from all over the world,” notes Christiansen. He enjoys browsing through a guest register at the shanty in which visitors over the years have recorded names and addresses. It reads like a world trip itinerary: Holland, Sweden, (Germany, Africa, JEorea. “Many of them were foreign exchange students,” remembers Christiansen. All were fascinated with the unique process of extracting the rich syrup from gallons of watery sap. Boiling down of the sweet nectar seems to require a special knack that comes with years of experience. Christiansen is aided in the task by faithful volunteers, Earl Hose; Nelson Brumm and Eldon Day. The torch has been passed to them from early workers of many past years who are now gone cr in less-than-perfect health for the strenuous job. Nashville’s community syrup-making project is a money maker, but at the heart, it is really a labor of love. It’s been that way stare 1942 when local volunteers tapped 1,000 village trees and pitched in to reap the sweet harvest, to counter a wartime sugar shortage while earning money for community playground equipment. They did so at the urging of then-retired Nashville News editor and publisher, Len W. Feighner, who had been pushing for the project since World Whr I. Each succeeding year, new ways to use the proceeds for community benefit prompted a repeat per­ formance, and the sap bucket was passed from generation to generation. Today, young Cub Scouts collecting sap from 700 tapped village trees are third generation from the FFA lads who gathered sap 38 years ago in the original project. But “oldtimers” are still needed to see to the proper boiling down and canning process. “It’s very satisfying work," says Christiansen. “But I’m going to try to take a little less active part in it from now on.” However, Christiansen’s kind of dedication isn’t easily put aside. “I wouldn’t know what to do in the spring if I couldn't come down here (to the sugar shanty),” he ad­ ded. Harold has seen all kinds of seasons from poor to excellent, including the tops in 1970 when ,1,200 gallons, of syrup were produced by the NSA. Last year, the organization made 525 gallons. Hopefully, devoted new volunteers will join in the annual project. Hours worked in each phase of the production are carefully tabulated, and at the end of the season, “wages” earned by each volunteer are donated to any club or non­ profit organization in the community which the worker designates. “Lots of folks don’t know about that,” says Earl Hose, an NSA trustee. He hopes that there will be more awareness of how the project works, and that any person who wants to earn money for a local club, church group or non-profit organization will feel free to volunteer. Anyone who is interested may contact Harold Christiansen at the sugar shanty. It there’s steam rolling from the chimney, you’re sure to find him there. Earl Hose strains the boiling hot syrup into the can­ ning tank through cloth sacks designed to trap any foreign matter. Earl is an NSA trustee. Sampling the warm, freshly-made produce, poured by Brumm, are from left: Terry Kellogg, Richard Meade, Larry Kienutske, Kenny Meade, and Paul Travis. (Richard,- Larry and Kenny, have been collecting sap this year, as members of Cub Scout Pack No. 3176). �jl? The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 26. 1980 — Page 2 Li Nashville News Congratulations to Harold S. Philp of Nashville who recently won $40,000 in the Michigan State Lottery on a 50-cent ticket he bought at a Richland store. Philp won the money in the Super Play game. For the past year, he has been buying two lottery tickets each week. Prior to that time, Philps and his wife bought tickets only oc­ casionally, and the most they had ever won was $5. Since his lucky break, Philp said he has learned that ap­ proximately 90 percent of the state lottery prize money is won by Detroit area folks because more tickets are sold there. It’s nice to have a big winner from Nashville. As far as we know, the only other local person to have claimed such a sizeable award from the state lottery is George Cogswell of rural Nashville. He won $50,000 a few years ago on a ticket he bought at the former Maker’s IGA store here. Nashville Village Clerk Suzy Corkwell is making a remarkable recovery from recent major surger she underwent at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.' She was able to return home last Wednesday, somewhat sooner than had been ex- umpire~ SCHOOL Maple Valley Men's SLOW-PITCH • SOFTBALL• April 8,15422 7 P.M. - Room 1A At High School ALL LITTLE LEAGUE UMPIRES WELCOME! pected. Suzy is continuing to recuperate at home. Rev. E. F. Rhoades of Nashville was released Saturday, March 15, from Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where he had been confined due to a sudden illness. We are happy to report that he is now much improved. The Nashville ambulance was called out twice last week to one-care accidents. In both cases, the driver left the roadway, but in only one incident was transport required. The first occured Monday evening two miles west of M-66 on State Road. That motorist was taken to Pennock Hospital with ap­ parently minor injuries. The second mishap occured Thursday evening, about a half mile south of Three Bridge on M-66. No transport was necessary there. History repeats! When Maple Valley Schools were closed recently for illness, many folks conjectured that it may have set a precedent. Though winter weather and other havoc wrecked by nature has often been responsible for shutting down local educational facilities, not many people could recall it happening due to widespread illness in the community. However, we recently found that, at least in Nashville, it has happened before. In the last week of March 1926, there appeared this notice in the Nashville News: “With about half a hundred pupils absent because of influenza, throat infections and other ailments, school has been closed for two weeks.” One of the weeks, the story noted, would have been spring vacation anyway. And a ' For a flattering ► new cut, perm, • styling or color, try our hair pros! Call us now! Olivet - 616-749-9962 Nashville - 517-852-9192 ’The Mirrors image „Aiie M|iiM>M iiuaae, CALL TOR AN APPOINTME news item from this date in 1903, though it mentioned no school closing, shows that Nashvillites have suffered similarly in the past: “A good many are sick with influenza and sore throat, of which there has been a regular plague this year.” Mr. and Mrs. Richard Green of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Green and three sons of Kalamazoo attended an Open House at Saranac, Sunday, in honor of the 43rd wedding an­ niversary of Mr. and Mrs. Moris Green. The event was held at the V.F.W. hall there. Now of Saranac, the Moris Greens are former residents of Nashville. Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville was in Battle Creek on Monday to attend a “get acquainted” dinner at the home of her son, Leon Doty, who hosted the event to have his family meet his future in-laws. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Bonnie) Williams and son, Chris, of Mattawan were Sunday callers on Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tegel of Nash­ ville. Mr. Williams is a professor at Western Michigan University. Bonnie is a niece to Mrs. Tegel. Correction: Cheryl Keech of Nashville is in Australia on a 6-months study program, not 6-weeks, as appeared in this column last week. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Keech and a 1978 MVHS grad. Cheryl flew to the “down under” continent recently to enter a graduate course in Genetics at the University of New England at Armindale, temporarily leaving her Junior year studies at Michigan State University, where she is majoring in Dairy Science and Animal Husbandry. Cheryl would enjoy hearing from her friends back home. If you missed her new mailing address in last week’s paper, it is: Flat 27, Court St. Flats, University of New England,^ Armindale, New South Wales, Australia. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis (Mary) Hay a rural Nashville on the birth of a daughter Monday, March 10. The new arrival has beep named Lezlie Joann. She weighed in at 6 lbs. 12 ozs. at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Welcoming the little lady home last week were four adoring brothers: Jim, 13; Mike, 11; Steve, 5; and Jeff, By Susan Hinckley 3. Brenda Stringham and her 4-year-old daughter, Jessie, arrived in Michigan by bus from St. George, Utah, last week, and will spend a couple ofweeks with Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hay and family of Nashville. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rur­ al Nashville was a Sunday dinner guest of her neigh­ bors, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Irish. Friday, Mrs. Ram­ sey’s daughter, Mrs. Claudette Myers of Charlotte, accompanied her mother to Battle Creek for a day of shopping and lunch out. Spring arrived in glorious fashion last Thursday. With clear skies and tem­ peratures in the 60’s, who could ask for a better preview of the season? Good Friday observance for the Nashville area will be held in a combined service at the United Methodist Church froml to 2:30 p.m. on April 4. Rev. Robert Taylor, Rev. Richard Wadsworth, and Rev. Leonard Putnam will participate in the combined service, which is designed in three half-hour segments so that individuals may attend at convenient intervals if they are unable to stay for the entire program. The business community is encouraged to attend the service. Host pastor Rev. Putnam expressed hope that the half-hour segments would make it easier for stores to rotate work shifts so that employees may at­ tend at least one segment of the service. Music for the Good Friday service will be furnished by the United Methodist Choir. Maundy Thursday ser­ vices are set for 7:30 p.m. April 3 at the Nashville United Methodist Church. A “Spirit Walk” across the nation will reach our area on April 1, when Church Women United of Barry County take over a prayer that started on the East Coast on World Day of Prayer, March 7. Various branches of CWU have kept the prayer moving in a chain across the USA. It will culminate in California, where an Ecumenical Assembly of CWU is set for June 1980. The prayer seeks a blessing upon that meeting and upon the work of the CWU. Mrs. Amy Putnam of Nashville is president of the Barry Count chapter of Church Women United. George Vogt of Nashville was confined at Pennock Hospital a couple days last week, but is now home and doing well. Mrs. Caroline Jones of Nashville returned home recently after a week-long stay with her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Hilda Jones of Battle Creek. Caroline enjoyed watching the Jones family train horses on their farm south of Battle Creek, and on Saturday she accompanied them on a shopping excursion to Kalamazoo. Mrs. Ednah McConnell, a former Nashville resident now of Battle Creek, remains confined to Lakeview General Hospital there, but is reported to be improving. Ednah is a sister to Mrs. Viola Beystrum of Nashville. “Frank Russell was a kind and special friend to me," wrote Adolph Douse, Jr., in a letter received last week. Adolph was commenting on a recent “Memories” story about Frank. As a boy,. Adolph’s family had lived next door to the Russell home on Phillips Street and he and his sister, Theresa, had been playmates of Frank’s niece and nephew, Helen and Hiram Woodard, who lived nearby. “I remember how he always rode his bcycle, and always had a clip on his right pant leg to keep it from catching in the chain,” remembered Adolph of Frank, “and how he came home at the same time every day for his meals.” Neighbors had said they could set their watches by Frank ppunctual Frank’s’s arrivals, according to in­ formation we recently SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a special primary election will be held in Vermont­ ville Township District 10, County of Eaton, State of Michigan on MONDAY, APRIL 7,1980 in the Vermontville Opera House for ONLY those VOTERS in COM­ MISSIONERS DISTRICT JO. BOBBI HOEFLER, Township Clerk TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCHUNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass ..9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Holy Day Masses Sunday School ..11 a.m.. (% mile East of M-66,5 miles south of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday ............. 6 p.m. Sunday School ..10a.m. the evening before Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m. Morning Service . 11 a. m. REV. ROBERT CON SAN I REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Evening Service .. 7 p.m. North State, Nashville 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ...11 Evening Worship .. 7 Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting... 7 a.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. AM Service....... 11 a.m. a.m. PM Service .......... 7 p.m. p.m .Wed. Service....... 7 p.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Youth.. .Roger Claypool MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville REV. J. G. BOOMER PASTOR MARVIN POTTER 110 South Main, Vermontville Sunday School ... 10 a.m.Sunday School ... 10 Church School . . . 10 a.m.Sunday: SundayChurch Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship ...11 a.m.Morning Worship . 11 (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship........ p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 Fellowship Time After Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening Worship. Worship................. 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting ... 7 REV. DAVE FLEMING 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School..... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service,. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH juj uj W i*’ (s?‘“ A® idk ffek fijaets Btaitl kit* Kin I* itO ®iif, I Mkk HWW ditdki Mitels luiraH ■).U tekbii OW; Wisl Mai)! felt® du fertutjfj "••a " Mfll VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH I* The Vermontville Towhship Board will hold the ANNUAL MEETING on SATURDAY MARCH 29,1980 in the Vermontville Fire Barn at 1:00 P.M. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Sun. A.M. Worship.. 9:1 5 Sunday School ...10 a.m. Sunday School..... 10:1 Morning Worship .11 a.m. pastor Steven l. reid Evening Service ,.. 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. v A^ ingiiEi AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES 203 N. State, Nashville received from his niece, now Mrs. Helen Dille of Kent­ wood. Adolph also wrote that he had often thought over the years about how Frank had mowed the entire Putnam Park with only a hand mower, all alone, and also mowed Central and Depot parks for the village. Frank was a longtime waterworks engineer for Nashville, whose devotion to the job is almost legendary now. He also spent many hours tending Putnam Park, and Adolph recalled in his letter how Frank had built a flowing waterwheel when the first pool was installed there. Adolph Douse also had memories to share about the old regulator clock in the window of the Von Furniss Drug Store, about which former local resident Howard Brumm recently wrote in a remembrance of Frank Russell. “It was not a large watch, but a pen­ dulum clock called a timer,” wrote Adolph. “It hung on the wall on the north side, which we called the jewelry window.” Adolph started working in the drug store in 1924, later becoming a partner with Furniss and then sole owner. For many years, it was Adolph’s job to wind the weights on the 7-ft. tall clock every Saturday night before closing the store, so that the timepiece would run through another week. In those days, most men carried a pocket watch and they would stop by the drug store to check their timepiece against the pendulum clock in the window. “Even railroad men from Michigan Central, who came up town to eat at Mary Rev. Richard Wadsworth a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ...... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. REV/MOLLY TURNER Sh ’Mln *1^ h*?1” s s s �k k sisst 'SlSt1 St up •5 »!, life • W )ww J *V 4; it” Mt*4*; s;; s s Wi skusfUU •atelng wridiuhL,, Centered wtinijl Vaibw Mtam«ilft i'^ate adthey wjjtt ^taiis sin U ffiiaiaii timepiece ip tatHtte pendulum tkd 1 ;W rah.'tnii rat 1 jj fr® Micbijafs t rally QDtgptmkt SPECIAL is hereby given ilW ietfon will be held hta nship District It, Crt; jleol MO in the Ve*^ ONLY those W®'® KOTOW ^inlb®^ White’s restaurant, always checked their watch with our clock,” added Adolph. For 75 years, the clock hung on the north wall of the drug store, but in later years it became worn and was not as ac­ curate. When the Douses remodeled the store about 1960, Adolph sold the clock to a man in Bellevue. It now hangs on that fellow’s living room wall, wrote Adolph. Nearly as dear to Nash­ ville history is an imitation timepiece from the old drug store, and that item is still in Adolph’s possession. “Back in the early days of the drug store, there was a large pocket watch sign which hung on the front of the store to identify the jewelry and watch repair business” explained Adolph in his letter. “This sign looked just like a big pocket watch, with the face and hands painted on and a crown and ring in the top, just like a regular watch. I still have this old pocket watch sign as one of my keepsakes from the store.” Congratulations are in order for the “Old Timers” of the Nashville Chit Chat Club who whipped the “Young Bullies” of the local V.F.W. in a pool tournament Sunday, March 16. While the Old Timers took the main event, they let the Bullies win a consolation tour­ nament. Doug Ayles, owner of the North Main Street building where the Chit Chat Club meets and where the recent “shoot out” took place, advised Us that a revenge match will take place in the near future. Many folks may remember Mrs. Edna Kirn, who died March 14 at Whitewater, Wisconsin. Graveside services were held here Thursday, so that she could be laid to rest beside her husband, Rev. Frederick W. Kirn, who died during the Kirns’ 4-year residence in Nashville. They came to Nashville in 1958 when Rev. Kirn retired from active ministry in the former Evangelical United Brethren Church. He had held v&rious pastorates, including "Flint, St. Joseph, Kalamazoo, Bay City, Ann Arbor, and Detroit. While here, Rev. Kirn served as supply minister at the North and South Maple Grove EUB churches. The Kirns lived on Francis Street during their residence here. Rev. Kirn retired in 1961, and passed away the following year. Mrs Kirn then moved to Wisconsin, where a daughter still lives. She is survived by three daughters and one son. She is also survived by a rather famous sister, Rebecca Shelley of Battle Creek. The owner of Peaceway Farm, Rebecca has been a worldwide peace activist and author for many years, having traveled ex­ tensively for' the cause. She is now in her 90’s. Mrs. Kirn was 89 at her death. Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville was in Lansing last Wednesday to attend funeral services for her brother, Peter Klont, a former local resident who The Maple Volley News, Nashville. Wednesday. March 26. 1980 — Page 3 grew up on a farm southeast of Nashville. Birthday celebrations kept Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Reid) of Nashville on the go last Saturday. It started with an afternoon surprise party in Charlotte for Margaret’s aunt, Helen Tanner, who lives there. Next, the Reids called on their son Vernon Reid and family of Charlotte, in honor at his birthday. Later, the Reids attended a dinner party at Townsend’s Restaurant in Charlotte in honor of the birthday of Margaret’s sister, Mrs. Marjorie Schaperkatter of Grand Rapids. The event was staged by her husband, Harold. Also attending the affair were the Schaperkatter’s daughter, Nancy; Marjorie’s sister Jean Endsley and her husband, Walter, of Hastings; and Marjorie’s parents, Vere and Olive Robinson of Bellevue. Friday noon callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville were their son and his family, Darrel and Karen Reid and boys, Sherman and Matt, of Kalamo. Evening guests were the Reids’ daughter and family: Anetta and Dave Tredinnick and children, Davey and Becky, of Hastings. Sunday dinner guests at the Clarence Reid home were their son and family, Vaughn and Monda Reid and daughter, Jennifer, of Nash­ ville; and son Vernon Reid of Charlotte. Sunday evening, the Clarence Reids called on the Dave Tredinnick family of Hastings. The Nashville Garden Club will meet Tuesday, April 1, at the home of Mrs. Will (Beth) Suntken of Nashville. The program for the 2 p.m. event will be a surprise by Beth. Tea committee for the meeting is Mrs. Esta Day and Mrs. Elsie Cogswell, both of Nashville. The Cloverleaf Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet Thursday, April 3, at the Community House. Co-hostess for the 1:30 p.m. event are Mrs. Melissa Showalter and Mrs. Adah Steele, both of Nash­ ville. An interesting item from the March 12 issue of the Detroit News was sent to us last week by Kenneth A. Meade at Franklin. In an editorial comment, the article told of Michigan’s “sugary harvest,” and pointed out that today a quart of maple syrup costs more than $5. “People of middle age remember when $4 would buy a gallon of the heavenly liquid. Even motor oil, at more than $1 a quart, is a bargain compared to oldfashioned maple syrup,” commented the writer. The author then questioned why it is, then, that 90 percent of Michigan’s maples are untapped every spring. “There’s maple syrup in them thar hills,” concluded the writer. “Forget the gold and the oil.” Meade, in a letter, commented on the statement that 90 percent of the state’s maples are un­ tapped. “Nashville’s maples are . certainly tapped,” he noted. He also questioned a statement in the piece which said that “a farmer hauls ten gallons of watery sap to his evaporator to get one quart of syrup.” Meade said he thought the ratio was one gallon of syrup for every 32 gallons of sap. “Maybe it is different for different areas and for different years,” concluded Meade. Perhaps our local producers can volunteer some input on this subject. The Builders Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Andrews of Curtis Road. Several Nashville youngsters received an unexpected treat recently, in appreciation for various volunteer jobs the kids have undertaken at Putnam Public Library this past year. The youngsters have helped out with many tasks, as sort of a “youth branch” of the Friends of the Library. They have served freely without thought of reward. So it was, that when Channel 41-TV recently offered free tickets to the 1980 Ice Capades in Kalamazoo to area non-profit organizations, the local FOL took advantage of. the op­ portunity to treat the youngsters. Including adult chaperones, fifteen folks loaded into a couple of autos and headed for Wings Stadium for the Wednesday evening, March 15th, per­ formance of “Make a Wish”. The Nashville contingent was seated only three rows from the ice, which allowed them an excellent view of the colorful performance staged by the internationally performing ice troupe. Of particular interest to the local youngsters was an Oriental skit. They were also fascinated by the appearance of the Hanna Barberra “Flinstone” characters. Attending from Nashville were: Mrs. Joy Peake and daughter, Jill; Mrs. Ardyce Robtham and children, Jennifer and An­ drew; Mrs. Pam White; Jim and Mike Hay; Ray and Donna Ashcraft; Bobby Aber; Kevin Ohm; Mike Barnhart; Alan Meehan; and Mrs. Betty Perry, who has been an extremely dedicated volunteer “cleaning lady” at the library for some time. Recent callers on Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tarbet of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burchett of Dowling. Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nash­ ville enjoyed attending the recent meeting of the Hastings Union of the W.C.T.U., held March 18th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tobias of Nashville. On "Bus Sunday,” March 16, there were 246 persons riding busses to attend morning services at the Nashville Baptist Church. Also on that day, a new church bus route was in­ stituted in the Lake Odessa area. There were twentyfour passengers on that first run. Al Harrington of Sun­ field has been named as captain of the new route. All Business Meeting of the bus workers in the church Nashville Baptist Church, were honored on “Bus scheduled for 7 p.m. Wed­ Sunday”. Ass’t. Pastor Don nesday, April 16. Names of Roscoe spoke on “Pastor, the nominees will be Why a Bus Ministry?” published at a later date. During the evening service, Mrs. Elsie Ramsey and the congregation enjoyed an Mr.’ and Mrs. Peter (Ola) informative film entitled Osterman of Nashville were “Keep the Busses Rolling”. in Battle Creek recently for There were 649 in Sunday dinner at the Buckingham School at the Nashville Inn. Baptist Church the morning Mr. and Mrs. Dave of March 16, ’ and ten (Rosalie) Murphy of Nash­ teachers in the Sunday ville returned home last School ended up in “jail” for week after a 3-weeks trip to an hour, as part of a Texas to visit his parents, humorous touch to a 6-weeks Mr. and Mrs. Verlin Murphy attendance campaign. of Palacios. While there, the Senior High youths of the Murphys stayed at the Nashville Baptist Church historic Luther Hotel will leave at 1:30 p.m. overlooking Tres Palacios Saturday, March 29, by Bay on the Gulf Coast. They church bus for a party at the also visited Dave’s sister and M-66 Bowling Alley near family, Mrs. Juanita Ware Battle Creek. and children of Bay City, Something new this year Texas. The Murphys then will be the Father-Daughter drove to the city of Donna in Banquet planned by the the Rio Grande Valley to call Nashville Baptist Church for. on Rosalie’s grandparents, April 15 at the Maple Valley Mr. and Mrs. Heber Foster, High School cafeteria. Many who are former Nashville Father-Son banquets have area residents. Also visiting been held in the past, but this the Fosters were their is the first time for the daughter and her husband, church to stage a Father- Agnes and Ashley Van Doren Daughter event of Quincy, Mich. 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March 26. 1980 — Page 4 the township of Maple Grove of maple sugar on Tuesday. produced enormous quan­ After securing the price of tities of maple syrup and our dealer, they expressed maple sugar,” noted dissatisfaction at the Nash­ Herrick, who grew up in the ville market and drove to area. “Of course, Nashville Vermontville. “In about two hours they was the shipping point or hub returned, with horses badly of the industry.” Actually, large scale bespattered with sweat and maple sugar production in mud, and wanted to know of the Nashville area was a principal dealer if he would established well before the stick to his offer. Being a turn of the century. In fact, square-toed fellow, he documentation of one early replied ‘yes’ and the sugar harvest predates publication was unloaded.” One of Nashville’s more ofthe first Nashville News in October 1873. A record notable sugar dealers was compiled in 1870 of the Homer E. Downing, who was amount of maple sugar in the sugar business for manufactured and sold that over 40 years. The local firm year in five townships of ofDowning Brothers was one Eaton and Barry counties of the leading dealers of showed these amazing pound Michigan in poultry, produce and maple sugar. tallies: Castleton 31,656; In 1899, Buchanan B. Maple Grove 30,820; Woodland 29,036; Ver- Downing and C. L. Walrath montville 26,125; and retired from the company, and Homer took Fred Bullis Kalamo 27,255. Maple sugar was shipped as a partner in the firm, from Nashville to almost which then became known as every state in the Union. In Downing & Bullis. In Herrick’s recollections, 1881, C. W. Smith of Nash­ ville shipped 42,000 pounds of maple syrup sold for thirtymaple sugar; a carload of five cents a gallon in the which went to Denver, early 1900’s, then went to Colorado. Nashville claimed fifty cents. “When it got up to $1.25, a the belt for the largest amount of sugar shipped lot of people quit using it, from any town in Michigan considering it too exthat year, the total being pensive,” he added. By the 1924 season, there 145,476 pounds. In addition, nearly 5,000 pounds was was plenty of maple syrup on hauled by teamsters to the market at $2.00 a gallon, Battle Creek and Marshall. according to News accounts, The teamsters bought and fine sugar was selling from local dealers who that year for 25 cents a purchased the sugar from pound. By 1930, prevailing area farmers. Price­ price for Nashville syrup wrangling between producer was $2.25 to $2.50 per gallon. and dealer was sometimes There were no state laws noteworthy, as shown by this governing sale of syrup in News account in early April the early 1900’s. 1881: “A couple strangers “Nobody ever weighed the from Woodland came into syrup, or sealed it, or labeled town with a thousand pounds it,” wrote Herrick. “They just poured the stuff into cans, screwed on the top and that was that.” Herrick pointed out that to go to a store and buy a gallon of syrup in those days was tantamount to “buying a pig in a poke”. $ 0 “No one had any idea what the quality, until they went to serve it,” he noted. “(It) all looked the same from the Couch, Realtor outside of the cans. It varied in weight from about 11 to 13 Ml. - (616) 381-2000 pounds a gallon, and in color from dirty brownish-red to In the spring of 1877, Lewis Lombard, a ten year old lad living two miles east of Nashville, tapped trees, built an arch and made more than 100 pounds of superior maple sugar, all alone and unassisted. Lewis joined a lively market that season in which some 3,000 pounds of sugar were shipped from Nashville in just one Saturday late in March. Making maple sugar was prime business in the Nash­ ville area from the time of the community's early settlement. After the art of capturing “sweet water” from maples was learned by white explorers watching Great Lakes area Indians, syrup became nearly as magnetic as lumber and furs in attracting pioneers to Michigan. Locally, the sweet bounty proved to be rather profitable. “Henry Bowen of Maple Grove, who has possibly the largest sugar bush in Barry County’, has made more than 4,000 lbs. of maple sugar this season and can now take it easy until corn planting time,” advised the Nashville News at the end of April 1877, the same year that young Lewis Lombard single-handedly produced 100 pounds of sugar. The township of Maple Grove, where Bowen's farm was located, was just what the name implied, according to a remembrance of old times written by Leo Herrick and published in the Nash­ ville News in 1982. “Around the turn of the century, and up to about 1908, before so many of the majestic hard (sugar) maples were slaughtered, Nashville SUPERETTE - sales in excess of 300,000° BEER, WINE & LIQUOR. E. L. Richland, We sell the Very Best... CHAIN SAW in the World to the Very Best... CUSTOMERS in the World! STIHL Selling g ChainSaw!* Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St., Nashville — Phone852-0713 Maple sugar was shipped from Nashville to almost every state in the Union. In the 1881 syrup season, C. W. Smith shipped from this station 42,000 pounds of maple sugar, a carload of which went to Denver, Colo. Nashville shipped more sugar than any town in Michigan that year, with a total of 145,476 pounds. In addition, nearly 5,000 pounds was sent by teamsters to Battle Creek and Marshall. absolute colorless.” Herrick explained that the colorless syrup was a perfect product, made without impurities and which had not been exposed to the air too long in boiling. Such was the syrup made by Nelson McOmber, a farmer who lived four miles south of Nashville, remembered Herrick. McOmber’s sugar shanty was tight and dirt-free. When he tapped trees, he hung rust-proof buckets with tight fitting covers to keep out foreign matter. He gathered sap every day when it was running, and poured- it through a fine cloth strainer into a wooden vat mounted on a horse-drawn stone boat. At his gravity flow holding tank, McOmber again strained the sap. “No housewife could be more particular or im­ maculate than he was,” observed Herrick. McOmber’s boiler was powered by a steam threshing machine, which had been driven to the sugar shanty in the woods in the fall and stored inside for springtime use. It was fueled entirely by anthracite. The flow of the sap into the evaporator in the shanty was controlled by a valve. “As the cold, pure, colorless sap hit the steam pipes, it turned into steam almost im­ mediately,”* reminisced Herrick. McOmber carefully watched thermometers in both his long, high and narrow, side-by-side evaporators. V-shaped hoods captured the rising steam. “The trick seemed to be not to let too much sap in at any one time and to keep it at a designated level,” ob­ served Herrick. “Steam was condensed back into scalding hot water by means of a huge hogshead and many feet of copper tubing.” The injector from the engine was sucking scalding hot water right back into the boilers, Herrick explained. A shovelful of anthracite now and then would run the evaporators all day. Every twenty minutes, McOmber would draw off syrup into one gallon cans. "The syrup was absolutely colorless and so sweet and condensed that it would candy on top in just a few minutes if left in an open dish,” recalled Herrick. “In fact, it was so pure that by pouring some into a dish and stirring it for a while it would turn into sugar. Or it could be poured onto some ice or snow and would turn into wax immediately.” The McOmbers were very friendly and generous folks, Herrick wrote, and always Homer E. Downing was in the sugar business in Nashville for over 40 years. In Kellogg Street quarters that have since been converted to Fred White's brick home, the Downing Bros, (later Downing & Bullis) firm turned maple syrup into a product known as Mapline. Downing was also engaged in the poultry processing business, was an auctioneer, had an interest in the lumber, building supplies and coal trade, and had large real estate investments in Nashville. Born in Castleton Township, Downing was Nashville's oldest business man when he died in 1930 at age 80. (Photo loaned, courtesy Sena Gribben French) had lots of sugar parties at their house, stuffing everybody with all the syrup and sugar they could hold. Herrick didn’t note the dimensions of McOmber’s evaporators, but the News recorded the size of one considered immense in March 1903. “F. J. Brattin last week delivered to James Boyles a maple syrup evaporator that probably is the largest ever turned out here,” disclosed the News account. “It is 14 ft. 9 in. by 4 ft. 10 in., and was made by Brattin’s tinner, Ira Milter.” The annual sweet harvest continued to be a rather profitable though back­ breaking enterprise for area farmers. In 1942, Nashville made state headlines when village volunteers undertook a civic syrup operation, to counter wartime sugar rationing while raising funds for the community. With the exception of one year, the project has been carried out every spring since that -first wartime effort when syrup sold for $2.50 a gallon. For a recorded 110 years, Nashville area folks have annually taken advantage of nature’s seasonal bounty. The sweet harvest time heralds the arrival of spring. As the Nashville News noted in early March 1879: “Most of the snow has disappeared and now mud and sugarmaking are the order of the day.” 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., Hostings. Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 26, 1980 — Poge'5 County-wide pancake supper planned — Guest Saxophonist to appear at Maple Valley Bands 'Spring Concert' Music by the Maple Valley High School Band at its spring concert will include the sounds of Harlem as depicted in “Harlem Noc­ turne” by Earle Hagen and interpreted on the saxaphone by a guest soloist. Saxaphonist Brad Dechter, director of the jazz band at Western Michigan University, is the special guest who will appear at the performance. The concert will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27 in the Maple Valley High School gymnasium. Admission is free. Band Director Roy Johnson calls Dechter’ss appearance with the high school band, “a truly ex- ceptional experience for many of the students who would otherwise never hear such a performance elesewhere. “Performing with such a professional (in jazz and classical) is such an op­ portunity many of the students will neverx have again,” he said. “It is hoped that by bringing a professional guest soloist, the students will acquire a finer sense of musical taste and un­ derstanding,” said Johnson. Numbers by the concert band will include “March Intercollegiate” by Charles Ives; “Herbrides Suite” by Clare Grundman; “Concertino for Alto Sax and EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR ■g as in tie nprtaai SOWiriloWIO'lit |ht WDomijI^ itjproMiws^ ^ydnllltpoAl^ lOffef W®nW^^ da dodlA** MOSWr^ t'l,,hll * *bJ Oo^ **^1* B< ft rL* »l &*i k ka ■DB' > «**{> 4if B> Thursday, March 27 - 7-10:00 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Charlotte. Thursday, March 27 - 8-10:00 p.m. “Know Your Cost Production” Agricultural meeting, Charlotte High School Vo-Ag Room. Open to public. Friday, March 28 - 8:00 p.m. Eaton County Clown Club vs. WITL Basketball game, Charlotte-Jr. High. Public invitedsmall fee. Saturday, March 29 - 1-4 p.m. West-side 4-H Style Revue Judging, Maple Valley School, 11090 Nashville, Ver­ montville; 7:00 p.m. Style Show. Monday, March 31 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H First Year Leader meeting, Extension Office. Tuesday, Aprill -10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Extension Homemakers’ “Spring Event”, featuring German Foods and Culture and pictoral program on Belize. Potluck lunch-bring table service and dish to pass. Open to all - Free. Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, April 1 - 7:30 p.m. Family Bike Club meeting, Kardel Hall. All interested persons are invited to attend. Saturday, April 5 - 11:00 a.m. Dairy Tour at American Embryo’s in Middleville. Leave from Charlotte Extension Office at 9:30 a.m. Return 3:30-4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 5 - 3:00 p.m. Eaton County Clown Club Graduation and Performances, Charlotte Jr. High Public cordially invited. Saturday, April 5 -1-3 p.m. 4-H Teen Bowling, Char-Lanes, Lansing Rd., Charlotte Short Teeh Club planning meeting will follow, at the Extension Office. Monday, April 7 * 8:00 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Wednesday, April 9 -7:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock Association Meeting, Kardel Hall. Wednesday, April 9-7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Volunteer Training Session for those not attending March 22. Meadowview School, Charlotte. Thursday, April 10 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Kardel Hall. Saturday, April 12-9:00 a.m. -1 p.m. East-side Style Revue Judging. Evening Style Show - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, April 15-7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Handicap Riding Committee, Extension Office. Wednesday, April 16 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy, Charlotte. Thursday, April 17 -7:30 p.m. 4-H Exchange Trip meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Saturday, April 19 -10-12 noon “Developing and Mounting Photographs”, Photography Workshop, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Saturday, April 19 - 4-8 p.m. Pancake Supper, sponsored by Eaton County 4-H Council, 4-H Building, Charlotte. *‘ Sunday, April 20 - 2-4 p.m. Outdoor meeting, “Wild Food Identification and Preparation”, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge. Band” by Jerry Bilik with Dechter as guest solosist; “Dedicatory Overture” by Clifton Williams; and “Malaguena from the Adalucia Suite” by Ernesto Lecuona and arranged by Cacava.The Jazz Band will en­ tertain with., “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” by SimonMansfield; “Harlem Noc­ turne”; “Stray Acorn” by Nestico; and “Shades” by Williams-Jennings. Dechter holds a bachelor of arts and master of arts degrees from Yale University. He also is a saxaphone instructor at WMU. Dechter performed with Bill Berry and the L.A. Big Band, a professional Jazz Ensemble out of Los Angeles, California before coming to WMU. In 1978, Dechter organized the Brad Dechter Big Band which included former members from the Stan Kenton Orchestra, the Count Basie Band, the Duke Ellington Band, the Clark Terry Band, the Woody Herman Band, and the Louie Belson Band. A delicious pancake Four out of five adult supper, sponsored by the Americans have been in­ Eaton County 4-H Council, is volved in 4-H in their planned for Saturday, April lifetime. Eaton County 19. Serving will be from 4-8 presently has over 1350 p.m. at the 4-H Building on young people and 434 adult the Charlotte Fairgrounds.and teen leaders active in 4Everyone is invited and all H. 4-H successfully reaches proceeds from the supper out to urban and rural youth will go toward the Eaton with exciting “learning by County 4-H program. Tickets doing” projects and acare available from 4-H tivities. The 4-H idea works members, the Eaton County because of the volunteers Cooperative Extension who give their time, and Service Office at 126 N. talent to share their skills Bostwick, Charlotte, and at with tomorrow’s decision the door on the 19th. 4-H’ers makers - the kids of today. will also provide enCome to the pancake tertainment through clown supper for a delicious meal and support our youth at the and talent performances. same time. Western Pines Tack Shop Fund raiser receives athletic rivalry Friday By Susan Hinckley An old athletic rivalry will be temporarily revived Friday night for a good cause. In a benefit game to raise funds for uniforms for Nashville’s Little League Football team, eagers from the former Vermontville High School will face an alumni team from the for­ mer Nashville High. The basketball competition is set for 6:30 p.m., March 28, at Maple Valley High School gym. Several former players from the two schools, which merged in 1963 to form the consolidated MVHS, plan to participate. Expected to appear on the Nashville alumni team are: Ronald Coville, Bernard Stutz, Larry McVey, David Yarger, Wayne Cogswell, Lee McMillen, David Ackett, Ray Roush, Donald Augustine, Bob Starring and Jim Knoll. Vermontville’s line-up is expected to include: Douglas Stewart, Larry Kueth, Larry Trumbull, Duane McDonald, Merle Martin, Bill Hill, Vern Reid, Bill Ames and Pete Benton, Sr. Many of the fellows will be traveling some distance to participate in the game. A get-together for the players and their wives will be staged in the high school cafeteria after the event. The teams will be led by former coaches in each school. The NashvilleVermontville competition $$$ YOU WANT TO SAVE DOLLARS $$$ Then call NASHVILLE HEATING and ask about a time clock for your electric water heater. NASHVILLE HEATING SALES AND SERVICE, 852­ 9231. (tfn) 192 N. Shaytown Road Vermontville, Michigan 49096 (517)726-1426 will be .followed by a Maple Valley alumni game at 8 p.m. In that contest, oddyear graduates will face even-year grads. However, because of the number of MVHS alumni, the play will be limited to those fellows who lettered in basketball. Tickets for the event will be available at the door for $1.50, adults, and $1.00 students. The audience will have an opportunity to participate in the sport of basketball in four special free-throw contests. The winner of each will be awarded a $5 gift certificate from Carl’s Supermarket. Anyone wishing more details on the game may call Larry Filter at 852-9712. 10% OFF All Merchandise NOW thru March 31 st HOURS: Tues. - Thurs. & Sat. 9 to 5 Friday 9 to 9, Sunday & Monday Closed OUR SAVINGS TO O YOU! DeeCee — PAINTERS PANTS IntUt NOW... U PAINTER BIBS Were$16.50 now. ?1388 ASSORTMENT OF COLORS AND DRILL CLOTHES. SIZES 25w to 36w UNISEX Friday & Saturday ONLY... Hurry for Best Selection! 515 Lansing St, Charlotte Plaza <-^Ph Hours: Mon. thru Thurs. 10 to 6, Friday 10 to 8, Saturday, 10 to 5:30 & Sunday 12 to 4 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. March 26, 1980 — Page 6 at your service Step into spring and summer with fabrics from 'The Sewing Bee One of the springiest looking spots in the village oT Nashville is the pretty and versatile seasonal bolts of cloth tucked on the shelves of Sewing Bee Fabrics. Owner Jan Barnhart, who opened the shop last year, says the spring and summer fabrics are great for giving a lift to your decorating scheme as well as your wardrobe. Mrs. Barnhart says she has fabrics which will make delightful bedspreads and curtains as well as summer clothing, swimsuits, and sleepwear. The “in” materials which are really going this spring are the “active living” fabrics — terry velours, terry chenilles, and chenille, she comments. They make great outfits for tennis players, others who are into summer sports, and just for fun and relaxation With the high cost of living on everyone’s mind, Mrs. Barnhart points out that a readymade terry velour dress can cost upwards of $35 while terry velour fabric is stocked on her shelfat $3.99 a yard (and its 60 inches wide). “It’s cheaper to make your own and this can amount to a real savings,” she said. Peach and shades of pink are popular colors for this spring and summer, and Mrs. Barnhart says she has fabrics of those colors in stock. A variety of spring and summer fabrics are on hand at the store — boucle, pliss (similar to sear sucker), pretty T-shirt material that has many uses (even for maternity tops), minibouquet, various light weight cloth that drapes beautifully, rayon polyester that looks like linen and comes in many colors, and even all cotton. When Mrs. Barnhart opened her shop she did so with the thought that an “all­ fabric” store would be a service to the community and the surrounding area. “I thought it would help those in the area so they don’t have to travel a great distance,” she said. She says her two major goals are to expand the lines in her store and to “keep prices down.” A friendly atmosphere is the type of environment Mrs. Barnhart wants to maintain at her shop. “I want people to feel free to come in here when they have have questions about sewing problems?’ To assist those who stop in her shop, she has a selection of reference material to help customers answer special questions.'' How to adjust patterns and how to sew on synthetic fabrics are a few of the subjects that might be likely to come up during a sewing project. She offers a 10 percent discount to 4-H members and home economics students “to encourage the young one’s to sew.” Jan says, “I try to keep up with what’s current and keep a variety of fabrics on hand. I try to keep flannel all year round.” A line, of Kwick Sew Patterns are available at the store. She hopes to Continually enlarge her selection of children’s wear fabrics. Materials geared with children in mind are a particular interest for Jan who is the mother of eight. (Several of her daughters lend a hand at the shop oc­ casionally.) Sewing Bee Fabrics is located (across from the Post Office) at 230 N. Main. The shop once was the site of Nashville’s first bank. Jan also says the shop was once a Bible Book Store, a janitorial service, a barbershop, and even served as an apartment & fight nflation el Let us help you... By decreasing prices instead of increasing them. We will be having SALES” on different items Every Week! STARTING OUT BY A BIG ... 10% Discount ...on * EVERYTHING in Both Stores (EXCEPT WOODBURNING STOVES) (Merchandise In Stock Only) STARTING... WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 and running through TUESDAY, APRIL 1st Vermontville Hardware Furlong’s Variety Main St., Vermontvill Vermontville, Ph. 726-1164 in days past. Next fall, Jan predicts that velours will enjoy continued popularity. In the winter months, she expects terry and quilted materials to be used more extensively because of their warmth. And to be prepared for that next season, she plans to collect all the “quilted ideas” she can muster up and pass them along to in­ terested customers. Owner Jan Barnhart's interest in fabrics and sewing goes beyond operating "Sewing Bee Fabrics" in Nashville. An experienced seamstress herself, Jan gained a llot of practical knowledge making clothing for her eight children. And she knows, first hand, the joys and savings "of sewing a garment yourself." Perhaps that's why she brings so much enthusiasm to her work and has genuine interest in her customers. Nashville News continued from page 3 phys enjoyed a day of sightseeing and shopping at Reynosa, Mexico. On the return trip north, a stopover was made at Corpus Christi to call on Dave’s cousin and TAB DEADLINE - March 31 is the absolute final deadline family, Carolyn and Mike to put 1980 tabs on your license plates. Un-tabbed drivers Westergren and baby, will be ticketed. If you haven’t yet bought yours, stop at a Kathleen. .There, they en­ Secretary of State’s office today to avoid the last-minute joyed a trip to the impressive lines. new Nueces County court­ AFRICAN INVESTMENTS - The House will soon consider house. The Murphys later HB 4831-38-5446, which together would prohibit state visited the Goliad area, educational institutions and retirement systems- from in­ which played a significant vesting in corporations that do business with the Republic of role in early Texas history; South Africa. En route home, the Murphys ROTUNDA PANORAMA - A 12-exhibit panorama of had planned a stop at Hot Michigan’s past and present, located on the ground-floor Springs, Arkansas, but could rotunda of the State Capitol, is now officially open to find no accomodations due to visitors. The exhibit has photographs, tools and equipment a horse race being in full from our 143-year history. swing. However, a planned BUDGET CUTS - Economic statistics for Michigan stop at Chicago was suc­ continue to indicate that our State is in a recession worse cessful and they were able to than most any other state. Dedining state revenues and a visit their son' and family, large increase in welfare caseloads - combined with the Jeff and Rae Murphy and President’s announced intention to cut federal revenue daughter, Kathryn, before sharing grants to states - mean that dur current budget resuming the trip home. must be cut by at least $100 million. Rev. and Mrs. Harold SPENDING CEILING - Governor Milliken has signed into Meyers, representing the Michigan Home District of law HB 4276, which sets the procedure for determining the the Church of the Nazarene, overall ceiling on government spending as called for in the will be at the local church for Headlee Amendment; this uses the U.S. Commerce Dept, a 6-day revival, April 8th personal income figure for each August as the basis for Starting calculations. This year’s state budget is well below the limit. through 13th. DOWNTOWN HOUSING - Another new law is SB 209, Tuesday evening at 7 p.m., the Meyers will make a which expands the program under which municipalities can presentation which include encourage the development of downtown housing. The old vocal and accordian music. law, which applied only to Detroit, is now changed to allow On Sunday, April 13, the any city, village or township which sets up a downtown present development district to exempt new facilities from the Meyers will programs at both the 11 a.m. property tax for up to 12 years. AFRICAN AGRICULTURE The state Office of and 7 p.m. services. The Tuesday through Friday Economic Development is seeking Michigan manufacturers sessions will all start at 7 of agricultural equipment and other products to take part in June trade shows in Kenya and Egypt. Interested firms p.m.. also. should write International Operations, Box 30225, Lansing 4R909. Action Ads NEED TAX HELP? 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Named for citizenship Reading and math are the awards at Fuller Street and subjects he says he likes Kellogg Schools in Nashville most. were Scott Ryan, Jon Shank, He is the seven-year-old Kim Burdick, Kari Fraley, son of Norma and Jim Shank and Kerry Nickel. of Thornapple Lake Road. Scott Ryan, son ofVirginia Jon likes to make go-carts and Earl Ryan of Carlisle with his dad. He also enjoys Highway, is a first grade playing baseball and playing student. with his racing track. He is a pupil in Rose Kim Burdick is a* third Dunham’s room where math grader in Mrs. Arvezu’s is his favorite subject. room. Reading and math are Scott, 7, collects rocks and her favorite subjects too. likes baby animals. She likes to play basketball Jon Shank is a second and baseball. Collecting grader in Ms. Stark’s room. rocks and bottle tops are her hobbies. Kim is the eight-year-old daughter of Jane and George Skedgell of Kinsel Highway. Kari Fraley enjoys working with creative crafts and playing basketball. She is the 11-year-old daughter of Sandy and Gene Fraley of Valley Highway. Math is her favorite subject as a fifth grader in Pauline Hunt’s room. Kerry Nickel is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Nickel of Bayne Road. Roller skating and swimming are activities she enjoys. She is a sixth grader in Vicki Polanski’s room. Math is Kerry’s favorite subject. Families in Barry County may be eligible to receive up to $320 to help pay the high cost of home heating fuel. The Energy Crisis Assistance Program, operated by the Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan, can provide financial assistance to families who qualify by paying money to fuel providers in the customer’s name. Households with incomes ranging from $3,638 for a farm family of four to $11,125 for a non-farm family of six are eligible. Specific income details are available through the Barry County office of CAA, ph. 945-5081 or 945-5043. Applications will be taken in Nashville at the Masonic Temple from noon to 2 p.m. on March 25, April 3, April 17, May 1 and May 15. Applicants for assistance must provide the agency with written verification of income and fuel bill. They will also be asked to show For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... their Social Security card and should be prepared to answer questions about family size, names and ages, housing cost and home in­ sulation. Applications will also be taken at the office at 220 W. Court St., Hastings, in the Barry County Courts and Health Building. Applicants unable to go to the office may call to arrange for'someone to come to their home. Other Senior Citizens group sites where ap­ plications will be taken are: Hastings, Barry County Commission on Aging, 120 N. Michigan Ave., from noon to 2 p.m. on Mar. 27, April 10, April 24, May 8 and May 22. Delton, First National Bank and Trust, 9 a.m. to noon, April 4, April 18, May 6 and May 20. 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SPECIAL Easter’s Coining! Kerry Nickel, standing, and Kari Fraley are recipients of citizenship awards this week at Kellogg School. On Sunday, April 6, remember family and friends with beautiful Easjter cards by Hallmark. i Foxprint I COLOR ■ REPRINTS Bushre Plumbing • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR • INSTALLATION • REMODELING • NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR $1.19 • SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Call...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 GOOD THRU 3/31/80 Since 1896, the classic candy experience. From your same size * Kodacolor. GAF or Fuji color negatives. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 26,-1980 — Page 8 Vermontville news by...Ava Kroger Your reporter returned Saturday after a five-week vacation in Florida. On February 18,1 left with Mrs. Firster’s Tri-County tour and spent the first night at the Tudor Inn at Nashville, “We’ll do your Short Form for only $7.50? Let’s fight inflation together.” This year we'll prepare your 1040A Short Form for only $7.50*. 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The water looks very shallow and full of coral of many colors. -At Key West we took the Coach Train Tour and go through 14 miles of old and new Key West and pass by the Audubon House where John James Audubon painted so many of his Florida birds. Our guide said there are some descendents still of the 100 cats he kept. There is also the, Ernest Hemingway’s home and the Little White House where Harry Truman relaxed. One night we went to the harbor at Sunset Point to see the sun sink in the ocean, a lovely experience. My friends met me at Cypress Gardens and I spent 2% weeks with Mrs. Velma Lamb Whitmore near Clearwater. I returned with Mrs. Purina's New 1980 Check-fly. and Wormer Block PURINA* CHECK-FLY. WORMER* BLOCK ■MEDiCATEDt f ’015 IHkJR CAUUM KM» OUT V MUCH wyw Mt OTHUt KT WT_ RJlLB a— • It's Economical • It's Effective •.It's Purina's NEW 1980 Check-Fly® and Wormer Block! 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After leaving Naples on my second visit to Key West through the Everglades, we stopped at an alligator and snake farm, also had a ride in a “swamp buggy”, or airboat, through the mangroves, or walking trees, because of their many roots. You see many varieties of tropical plants, ferns, orchids and especially the birds, egrets, ducks, blue and great white heron and every once in a while an alligator sunning himself. Other interesting and enjoyable phases of my trip were attending the Passion Play at Lake Wales, visiting Cypress Gardens, Silver Springs, Disneyworld, Circus World and a tour of Cape Kennedy and NASA; Most of the group attended the show at the Grand Ole Opry the last night but Mrs. Katie Snider, who was also in the. group, and I decided to rest Mr. George Firster went on both tours. One luggage bin on the bus was full of bags of oranges and grapefruit purchased in Central Florida, and in Georgia many bought paper shell pecans. Persons in the group were from Ionia, Eureka, Williamston, Westphalia, Charlotte, Lansing and Pewamo. Mrs. Thelma Halland, Mrs. Mary Hasey are rejoicing over the birth of a great granddaughter to Ken and Marta Petersen of Caro on March 1. She was named Gretchen Marie and has a little sister Anna. Mr. Arthur Shetenhelm has been very ill in HGB Hospital, Charlotte, for two weeks but was transferred Friday to St. Lawrence in Lansing where reports on Sunday were encouraging. Mrs. Shetenhelm is staying at the home of her son David in Lansing. Kim and Wendy Jo Nagle of Arkansas and Tracy of Battle Creek spent Thursday night and Friday with Mrs. Leta Nagle. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tubbs of Hastings spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Ava Kroger after attending an Organic Farm meeting in Laingsburg at which Mr. and Mrs. William Lexon were also in attendance. Congratulations to my neighbor, Jeff Starring, who was one of four chosen to represent our school in recent District Eight Junior High Honors Band Concert at Okemos. There was a huge turnout Saturday night to the party for Ernest Dies. Happy retirement, Ernie! The. Vermontville Historical Society will meet Thursday, March 27, at the Methodist Church for a 7:00 p.m. potluck followed by a program presented by Mr. Dave Smythe of Sunfield; owner of the antique shop oh M-43. He calls his programs “What’s It?” Mrs. Elsie Offley returned home last week from her Florida vacation. Action-Ads HELP CARE FOR TWO KIDS and light housekeeping. 852-1652. (tfn) Plans underway for M.V. Driver Education Classes Plans are currently un­ derway * for this year’s Driver Education Classes. Again students will be divided into two sessions, based on age. Those students who are oldest, will attend class starting Monday, June 9 through June 27. Class will be held 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. and from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. They will have their driving schedule prepared by their individual instructor. Younger students will attend 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. -12:00 noon, from July 7 through July 25. Driving again will be in- dividual schedule. Mr. Tait and Mr. Ricketts will be instructing both in the classroom and behind-thewheel. Mr. Lenz and Mr. Kipp will be instructing behind-the-wheel. A reminder to those in­ dividuals living within Maple Valley School District. Anyone that is a District resident, at least or over age 15, by August 1,1980, and in need of Driver Education, is eligible. You need not be a high school student in order to take Driver Education. Forms to register for this summer’s classes are now available in the High School office, and must be returned, completed, by Friday, March 28. Action-Ads GAS CONVERSION BURNERS AVAILABLE: For mobile homes. Nashville Heating, 205% S. Main St., Nashville, Mich., Ph. 852-9231. (tfn) FOR MASON SHOES... Phone 852-9311. (4-2) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. East side.. .west side all around the town Over two-hundred people of our community turned out to honor Ernie Dies at. a dinner given in the fire barn Saturday evening'. The Chamber of Commerce and Village Council wishes to thank the committee and each and everyone who made this occasion truly a great one for Ernie and his family. A special thanks to Mayor Vernon Trowbridge, State Representative Ernest Nash, and for the letter of appreciation for services rendered from manager of Consumer Power Co. Our fondest wishes for a long and rewarding retirement. Grandma Carpenter is visiting at the Elbert Car­ penter’s home. The Larry Lingholms of Snaytown Rd., were the lucky winners of the T-.V. set by...ooraj. Ni.se raffled at the P.T.O. recently celebrating her 75 birthday Sunday. at Maplewood School. Don’t forget the Euchre Good to see a small in­ crease in the churches’ at­ Tourney at the Maple Leaf Inn Wednesday nite at 7 tendance Sunday. The Methodist Church will o’clock. They will play ten be doing their cantata, “It games of progressive. All had a lot of fun, so be Took A Miracle, ”by John W. Peterson, Sunday, April 13. prompt.. Rand/, Patricia and You are invited. All~ Nisse’s households Grandma Dora Nisse were were made happy with the guests of Duane, Margy and surprise visit of son and Matt Mishlers Sunday af­ grandson, Randy and fiance, ternoon at their home in Patrica Smythmore from Mason. Ardmore, Oklahoma. Could To all our shut-ins and be a little case of those on the ailing list. We homesickness. Heard the are thinking of you. Hoping “former Oilers” had a for your speedy recovery. gathering at his Uncle Russ’ Don’t forget your council house. Good times with good meets the first-Thursday of friends. the month in the Mildred The Bob Dormer family Allen Library at 7:30. We were in. Hillsdale at Grand­ will be welcoming our new ma Le Munyon who is president, -BUI Mason and Assessor J. Byington and incumbent council mem­ bers. Swearing in of new council persons, assessor and vUlage president will be Tuesday Marabeth Graham, Claude night, March 25, at the Van Blarcom, Brian Mildred Allen Library at Benedict, Ken Frith, Dora 7:30. Public is welcome to Nisse, Janice Baker, Francis attend. We add ' our Snyder, Rev. Molly Turner congratulations. and Janet Porritt. Douglas Thought — A day of worry Kelsey will-be doing the is more exhausting than a narrations. Super job as week of woik. always. It took a miracle By Dora J. Nisse A cantata written by John W. Peterson over thirty years ago, has flashed across the country to become one of America’s all-time favorites. The United Methodist Church Choir under the direction of Hildred Peabody, accompanied by .Dorothy Carpenter will be performing “It Took A Miracle,” Sunday, April 13, at the United Methodist Church in Vermontville, and AprU 20 at the Gresham Methodist Church. The following choir members have been prac­ tising for the last couple of months to pleasure you with their rendition of this moving and meaningful message: Ruth and Paula Mix, Roz and Larry Lingholm, Mary Carpenter, Stan and Volleyball awards announced — _ Congratulations goes out toDebCrilly, she was named most improved on the J.V. Volleyball Team' Also, congratulations to Rachell Cantrell and Kelli* Cowell for being named co Most Valuable Player. From the Varsity Volleyball Team, congratulations to Angie Webb for being named Most Improved, and to Jodi Forrell for being named Most Valuable. Also, congratulations to Tuesday Aspinall for being named to the League Team. 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March 26, 1980 — Page 9 from our readers FROM OUR READERS: In my letter which you published on March 10, I regret that I neglectfully omitted two things of most importance and that is that my husband and my son and J have always received the most gracious treatment at our new church, The Church of the Nazarene. The most joyous greeting on entering the church is most certainly an over­ whelming welcome to the church! The new minister, Rev. Richard Wadsworth and his wife made us a most enjoyable visit (for the three of us) at our home. We, also, did appreciate the personal friends of my husband here who have been exceedingly nice to us. I would like to thank each and everyone who contacted us either by phone or by mail or in person, after they read my letter in the Maple Valley News. The response to my writing the letter to you, was tremendous. There are many here, in Nashville, who had or who are now ex­ periencing the ■ “Excluded Feeling” we are ex­ periencing, in this village. We most sincerely enjoyed the personal visit of the Assistant Minister of the Baptist Church of Nashville. One letter I received was from a young lady who graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1979, fe«fi Si!? !?! *1 1^ M ** §>« '•« ***j* ££ “£2? 2?! S fc ^fttud ■*®*WWtt(i HikW ■t *iMnr 31 ’-^’ss-qs® ’ • i TssK!taii ' mi foti ai KStmloE-1 Ik jofiijiMi ■ mamiiiip isadltteli! ■ * gMlilk I *■ BHlhltaji ■B MlikiiW «* uni Ii tH sE>iaa PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drdinage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON R«. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST-CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated! cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. w l^jEartfe’ •8 wtira FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE 1NGSAIE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS H 0 1st. 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Darwin is a graduate of Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School and is self-employed. An August 30th wedding is planned. Kelly-Whelpley Cindy Kelly, 2922 Creston, Lansing, ML, and Jim Whelpley, 167% Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville, wish to announce their engagement. Cindy is a Charlotte High School graduate and Jim graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1977. A May 10 wedding is planned. DAYS 4 ONLY Thurs., March 27 -12 noon to 8 p.m. Sat, March 29 -10 a.m. to 8 pun. Fri., March 28 -10 a.m. to 8 p.m. un., March 30 -10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cummins DRILL PRESSES INDUSTRIAL/HEAVY DUTY Metal Cutting Band-Saw • 3 SPEEDS - 65. 120 or 220 FPM • 4’x6" CUTTING CAPACITY • ROUNDS TO4'V Diameter Suggested Pn« . $649.00 Your Cott SOEOOO 6" Bench Grinders with ’/> H.P. Motor Sugg. Retail $129.00 *49.95 Phone 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads! CALENDAR of EVENTS Small Engine Repair CALL TODAY! K PUBLIC NOTICE BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE Vermontville. 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Tuesday, April 8 telling me: J‘we were not St. Matthew Chapter 25 Lasagna, Green Beans, alone in our feelings.” It was Verses 25 thru 46 in which Applesauce, Peanut Butter a most touching letter, so our Lord and Master closes Sandwich, Milk. sad!! the chapter saying: (verse 45 Wednesday, April 9 The only adversity I and 46) “Then shall He an­ Turkey Noodle Casserole, received from the publishing swer them saying: “Verily I Peaches, Homemade Rolls of my letter were a mere two say unto you, In as much as and Butter, Milk. calls where the caller did not ye did it not to one of the Thursday, April 10 have the courtesy or courage least of one of these, ye did it Hamburgers, French to speak and hung up the not to me. Fries, Corn, Fruit Surprise, And these shall go away Milk. receiver. I overlook their ignorance, with no concern. into everlasting punishment; Friday, April 11 In all response we received but the righteous into life Baked Chicken, Mashed from individuals who had eternal.” Potatoes and Butter; Green Thank you for publishing Beans, Pears, Bread and come to Nashville as out­ siders, they all seemed to my letter, that let us know Butter, Milk. feel that the treatment a we are not alone in our “newcomer” receives is loneliness feelings in Nash­ based on one thing, ville. To the residents of Nash­ something in other areas of Volunteer worker, Kay our nation that went out as ville: “God loves you, and so Loftus, accompanied by do we.” time passed on. Yours truly, another resource person, Since there are so many Isabelle V. Dean will present a program on church goers here I suggest (Wife ofWm. R. Dean) “Child Abuse and Neglect” they read the Bible, Book of on Tuesday night, April 8, at Peace United Methodist Church, at 8:00 p.m. Peace church is located at 6043 Scott Rd., four miles west of Nashville, corner of M-79 and Barryville Rd., and the public is invited to come and learn more about this growing problem. PUBLIC MUflTED TO ATTEND! #» SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe. Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. , (tfn) NOTICE All cancellations and changes must be in by 5 p.m. Fridays for following publication. <tfn) MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS • Lunch Menu • March 26 - Bar ry> County Nutrition Council, 1:30 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. March 27 - Personal Appearance Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. March 27 - Southwestern Michigan Beef Feeders and Cow­ Calf Producers Tour, 9:30 - 10 a.m. starting time, Walter Stafford Farm, corner of CD Avenue and 35th Street near Richland. March 29 - Lawn and Garden Show, Community Building, Hastings, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. April 1 - Budget Beef program, 1 p.m. and repeated at 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Open to the public; must register in advance. April 9 - 4-H Dairy Milking Seminar, 8 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. April 9 - 4-H Saddle Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. April 11-12 - 4-H Personal Appearance Evaluation and Dress Revue, Central School, Hastings. April 12 - 4-H Flea Market,-10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. April 14 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings.April 15 - New TelFarmer Cooperator School, Kalamazoo. April 16 - New TelFarmer Cooperator School, Marshall. SUGGESTED RETAIL $495 00 I *| hUUv YOUR COST ON ANY All New All in Boxes With Manufacturer Guarantee • Metal Cover • Cast Iron Head • % HP. 460-2420 R PM • Rack & Pinion • Round Rotating STilting • 5 Speed FLOOR MODELS AVAILABLE 40 PC.TAP AND DIE SET. 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ROADWAY INN Battle Creek —1-94 & 11 Mile Road, Exit 104 off 1-94 965-3941 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, March 26, 1980 — Page 10 Surveys to vocational graduates must be returned in April Eaton Intermediate School District is in the process of conducting the Annual of Follow-Up Survey Vocational Graduates. “The Follow-Up Survey is both a Federal and State Department of Education Placement requirement”, Coordinator Claire Vlasin commented. “Any 1979 graduate that completed a Vocational Program at their local school (Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Maple Valley or Potterville) or through the Eaton Intermediate’s Area Center Programs, should have received his-her Survey by March 21, 1980”, Vlasin added. The Survey is conducted each year, so that the Job Placement Office can find out how many Vocational graduates are working in, areas that they trained for. Vlasin indicated that the Department of State Education has an additional requirement over and above Federal rules; “In the State of Michigan a minimum of 80 percent of all Vocational graduates must be contacted. This requirement adds credibility to the in­ formation that is gathered”. Unique musical program planned in Vermontville A UNIQUE MUSICAL PROGRAM is planned at Vermontville Bible Church, Sunday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. The service will feature the Musical Messengers, an interdenominational group of Christian laypeople who specialize in providing unique musical programs. The group members come from all walks of life inhomemakers, cluding When you want results... give our office a call. Turn those unneeded unwanted items into CASH! call... Graduates should return the'Survey as soon as possible and if they should have any questions, they can contact the Vocational Department of the Eaton Intermediate School District. The phone number is: 543-5500. The Maple Valley News 945-9554 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP • ANNUAL MEETING • Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Castleton Township, Barry Co., Michigan will be held at the Township Hall on ... SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1980 at 1:00 P.M. At such time in addition to other regular business the proposed budget shall be submitted for considera­ tion. The actual use of the Federal Revenue Sharing money will also be dis­ cussed at this time. GERALDINE M. LONG, Castleton Twp. Clerk teachers, truck drivers, construction workers, salesmen and technicians. The Sunday evening service in the Vermontville Bible Church will include a broad variety of gospel music and solos, duets, quartets and group numbers, combining music, narration and colored slides to present the gospel. The church is located at 250 N. Main Street, Vermontville. Bike-a-thon to help fight Cystic Fibrosis — The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has announced the names of local chairmen in the 1980 “Cyclin’ for CF” Bike-a-thon throughout the ''state of Michigan. In Nashville, the ride will be spearheaded by Steve Graham and the Nashville United Methodist Youth Fellowship. Bike-a-thonswill be held in approximately 360 Michigan communities and 79 counties during the months of AprilJune. An anticipated four to five thousand cyclists will sup­ port the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in its efforts to raise the much needed money to carry on research and conquer CF. Through the “Cyclin’ for CF” Bike-a-thon events, local residents have an excellent opportunity to use their health and energy on behalf of these children with lung diseases. Support the “Cyclin’ for CF” Bike-a-thon when its time for the wheels to roll in your community! Community Events . . 4-H teen bowling All present 4-H teens and those for­ mer 4-H members who may be working or are in college, are invited to the April teen bowling gettogether. The activity will be held on Saturday, April 5, from 1-3 p.m. at fhe Char-Lanes Bowling Alley, 1780 Lansing Rd., Charlotte. Following bowling the group will meet at Kardel Hall on the Fairgrounds to plan future activities and discuss organizing a teen group. Come and have fun and meet teens from throughout Eaton County. March 4-H family roller skating The March 4-H Family Skating will be held on Thursday, March 27 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Adams’ Skating Center in Charlotte. The Skating Center is again hosting this county-wide activity and all 4-H families are invited to come and enjoy the 4-H fellowship. Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Park progresses Acres of timber and brush have been cleared from the community recreational park site, currently under development by the RRDC, and countless loads of fill dirt have been added to level the area. When the park is completed, softball diamonds with bleacher seating will be among many various recreational facilities available for community use. Family Bike Club to be organized locally Cultural Arts Day planned The Ingham-Eaton Ex­ tension Homemakers are having a Cultural Arts Day on Monday, April 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Guest Lodge of the VFW National Home near Eaton Rapids. The day will feature exhibits of art work, a historical review of Eaton County and special music. Reservations, including lunch, may be made through Anna Mae Conley, 1649 E. Clinton Tri, Charlotte, before April 11. Claudia Brown, Eaton Rapids and Dorothy Stark, Charlotte are Co­ Chairpersons for this event. Riding also improves physical fitness. A county-wide family bike club, sponsored by 4-H and open to all, regardless of age, is being organized. The first meeting and program will be April 1, at7:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the Charlotte Training for new Fairgrounds. The program 4-H leaders includes learning how biking There will be a training can be a safe, low cost and session for first year Eaton enjoyable way to family fun County 4-H Leaders on and fitness. There will be March31,1980at7:30 p.m. at a colored slide show on safe the Extension Office, 126 N. biking and a presentation by Bostwick, Charlotte. Ac- a local biking family. Ideas cording to Extension 4-H for biking activities will also Youth Agent, Nancy Diuble, be discussed, so don’t miss this workshop will be your chance to get involved. specifically for first year The public is invited and leaders who have not par­ bring along a friend or ticipated in previous training another family. sessions. The new volunteer leaders will have a chance to discuss their first few months as leaders, and there will also be a short program and question and answer time. “We believe that this type of ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ session is very improtant”, R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. say Diuble, “4-H members and clubs get off to a better Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 start when the volunteer Phone (517) 852*9605 leaders take advantage of such opportunities for training.” Bicycles have outsold automobiles for the past few years. Why? They are fun, highly energy efficient and provide another family activity regardless of age. Nashville man serves on MMPA marketing comm. Carl Kline, dairy farmer from White Pigeon, has been elected director-at-large on the state board of directors of Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA). Kline, 46, farms 1,200 acres and milks 140 cows. The election was part qf the MMPA annual delegate meeting March 15 on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing. Wayne Pennock of Nash­ ville has been re-elected to serve as one of the dairy farmer representatives to the Southern Michigan market committee. The committee consists of dairy farmers who advise the board on marketing matters. MMPA is a milk marketing cooperative owned and controlled by some 6,000 dairy farmers. Nashville CARLISLE * I Battle Creek Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES Credit Card BankAmericard (V|SA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 107, No. 45 — Wednesday, April 2, 1980 Steps to be taken Thursday, to develop 'master plan' Revitalization of Nash­ ville’s Main Street will be one step closer to reality after a 7 p.m. meeting Thursday, April 17, at Castleton Township Hall. That evening, Gove Associates of Kalamazoo will meet with members of the Nashville Business Owners Association and other interested persons from the community to formulate the first steps in development of a master plan for the village business district. Gove was recently award­ ed a $7,500 contract for designing such a plan. The funding came as part of a $405,000 Block Grant from the U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development. The grant has been designated for the village of Nashville and the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove over the next two years. Among various projects for which the grant funds have been earmarked by HUD, at the suggestion of a local committee, is a professional development plan and engineering survey for Nashville’s business district. Jack Howell, Gove project planner, was in touch last week with Dick Chaffee, president of the Nashville Business Owners Association, to advise him that his company would be seeking public input at the upcoming meeting. Among the advice they hope to receive at that time is how much of the business district in Nashville should be en­ compassed by. the proposed plan. Local input is being sought to help establish boundaries for the project. In addition, Gove hopes to have a committee of_Nashville people appointed that night to act as a liaison between the community and the Kalamazoo firm during the design project At a February meeting with the NBOA, Howell said that increasing local awareness is a “must” in successfully developing a ^ downtown area. He noted that such a project requires a partnership between merchants and local residents. Part of the Gove plan is expected to include data collection, which includes hearing public input and conducting a market analysis of the community. Steven Reid, who, as assistant to Barry County’s Grant Coordinator, is responsible for ad­ ministering the $405,000 HUD grant in the Nashville area, said the Gove project is expected to take ap­ proximately nine months to complete. Taking the oath. . B Nashville village officials were sworn-into office to fill their new terms at the council's recent meeting. Here Village Clerk Susan Corkwell administers the oath of office to trustees (from left) Calvin Rizor, Carl Tobias and John Hughes. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) WIN PRIZES IN OUR 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 ffflSI story page 7 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. Entries must be in by noon Thursday, April 10. Chil­ dren 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 01371929 AND TAKE TO THE SPONSOR’S STORE! MB. 7 �The Mople Volley News. Noshville. Wednesday. April2. 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News furnished by the United Methodist Choir. Maundy Thursday ser­ vices are set for 7:30 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church. Spring recess for Maple Valley school youngsters started last Friday and will conclude the day after Easter, when classes resume. If you don’t have time to bake Easter “goodies,” let the Friends of the Library do it for you. They will be having a bake sale Saturday at Security National Bank, from 9 to 12. When the bank closes at noon, any baked goods not sold will be taken to Putnam Public Library for sale during the afternoon. The library is open until 5 p.m. on Saturday, so be sure to stop in if you can’t get to the bank in the forenoon. Proceeds of the sale will aid the various projects un­ dertaken by the FOL on behalf of the local library. “He was my most remembered teacher,’’ wrote Wayne Fuller, a Nashville native now of Toledo, after he read our recent item about Ezra Devereaux, who was local school superin­ tendent from about 1925 to 1931. “I would say that he was one of a kind,” wrote Fuller. (He) was a most friendly person and was always eager to talk with his students.” Fuller recalled a reunion of his Class of 1926 that was held a good many years ago at the home of Mrs. Margaret Bateman of Nashville, who was also on Easter Sunday should be an especially delightful day for youngsters in the com­ munity, thanks to Carl’s Market and Sandy land Park. In a combined effort, the two firms will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. Sunday at Sandyland. Some 50 dozen hard boiled decorated eggs will be hidden in the park, along with 36 special prize winning plastic eggs Some lucky child will win a giant­ sized stuffed chick as one of those special prizes. Kids up to and including age 12 are eligible to participate in the search. Community Good Friday observance for the Nashville area will be held in a com­ bined service at the United Methodist Church from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on April 4. Rev. Robert Taylor of the Assembly of God, Rev. Richard Wadsworth of the Church of the Nazarene, and Rev. Leonard Putnam of the United Methodist Church, will all participate in the special service which is designed in three half-hour segments so that individuals may attend at convenient intervals if they are unable to stay for the entire program. The business community is encouraged to take advantage of this special feature. Host pastor Rev. Putnam expressed hope that the half-hour segments would, make it easier for stores to rotate work shifts so that em­ ployees may attend at least one segment of the Good Friday service. Music will be It is not how long we live, but how well. Jesus Christ lived but 33 years on earth, yet consider what he accomplished. He gave the dictum, ’’Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, all thy mind, and all thy soul and love thy neighbor as thyself". His three brief years of ministry established the moral guidelines for hundreds of millions over a span of almost 2000 years. EASTER H A P PY V FUNEtyM. DIRECTORS 'VcqtFUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 By Susan Hinckley NHS Class of ‘26 graduate. Church will meet Thursday, “The Devereauxs came over April 3, at the Community from Lansing,” remem­ House. Co-hostesses for the bered Fuller, “and everyone 1:30 p.m. event are Mrs. present enjoyed seeing Melissa Showalter and Mrs. them.” Ezra, or “Dev,” as Adah Steele, both of Nash­ he was fondly called by his ville. Pastor Steven Reid of the students, was a teacher of biology and chemistry for 43 Peace United Methodist years, most of them at Church at Barryville will be Sexton High School in the guest minister for Easter Lansing where he taught Sunrise Service at the Nash­ after leaving Nashville. ville United Methodist “Dev’s” winning ways Church. The 6:30 a.m. recently captured the at­ service at the church will be tention of a Lansing State followed by a breakfast for Journal reporter, and he the congregation, to be became the subject of a served in the Community special story. Very recently, House by the young people of Devereaux lost his wife, the church. During regular Lois, after a long battle with Sunday morning worship cancer. Since his address service on Easter, there wifi appeared in our item, Fuller be baptism and receiving of said he intended to write a new members. The United Methodist letter to his “most remembered” teacher. After Women will meet at 7:30 the article appeared in the p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at the Mrs. Myrtle Lansing State Journal, the church. 'newspaper had several Graham will be the hostess, letters from other admiring and Mrs. Sandi Christie will former students of be the leader. Devereaux. A “Grand Ole Opry” show Fred Ackett spotted his at Pontiac’s Silver Dome first robin of the season last Stadium on March 22nd Wednesday morning. He attracted a large contingent made the sighting in the of Nashville area folks, who backyard of his Reed Street attended as a group. Among home. Fred claims the ap- the stars appearing there pearance of the robin is a were George Jones and sure sign that spring is on its Tammy Wynette, Ernest Tubb, Bobby Bear, Minnie way. A few folks at the Nash­ Pearl, and others. Acting as was George ville Senior Citizens emcee Nutrition Site are still down “Goober” Linsey. Attending with the “bug.” Others have the event from here were: recovered sufficiently to John and Marge Hartwell, return to the daily meetings. Cheryl and Johnny Hartwell, Missing from the Site last Bonnie and Bill Maker, Wednesday flu sufferers Gladys and Lamoin Mitchell, Austin Schantz, Dick Green, Janet and Duane Gardner, and Mildred Bursley, all of Loretta and Don Pixley, Nashville. We wish them a Sally and Murray Stall, Joan and Larry Elliston, Lois and speedy recovery. Recuperating at home Dick Elliston, Donna and after undergoing a recent Carl Heaton, Mrs. Leah operation at the Ingham Phillips, Mrs. Jean Welker, Medical Center in Lansing is Diane and Mike Norton, Mrs. Mrs. Marcella Stewart of Margaret Norton, and Gary Nashville. She is reported to and Barb Shattuck. All are of be making a good recovery Nashville area except the Nortons, who live at following major surgery. Mrs. Fred Ackett of Nash­ Hastings. There was a fairly large ville attended a Lenten Breakfast last Wednesday at turnout at the recent Phase I the United Methodist Church Dance, staged March 22nd by the Riverside at Gresham. Mrs. Ednah McConnell, a Recreational Development former Nashville resident Corp, at the local V.F.W. now of Battle Creek, was Hall. Proceeds of the dance able to return to her home will help the RRDC continue last week after a rather work on a community lengthy confinement at recreational park on the Lakeview General Hospital. banks of the Thornapple She is now in an improved River. condition. Mrs. Me Connell is Mr. and Mrs. Carroll a sister to Mrs. Viola (Joyce) Lamie of Nashville Beystrum of Nashville. returned last Tuesday The Cloverleaf Class of the evening from a 5-week trip to Nashville United Methodist Colorado Springs, Colorado, to visit their son and his family: T-Sgt. Roger Lamie, wife Margaret, and children Kim and Bobby. The Lamies found the weather very changable during their stay, with temperatures ranging from the 60’s to the 30’s with very sudden rises and drops. They enjoyed a day at Broadmoor in the Cheyenne Mountains, near ‘ Pike’s Peak, where they sat out­ doors in 50-degree weather to watch skiers coming down the slopes. Most days were sunny during their stay. A trip to Lymon, high in the mountains, took the Lamies to Roger’s favorite spot during the duck hunting season. Because of weekend snow storms, the Lamies were able to make only two treks into the high moun­ tainous area. At Colorado Springs, they enjoyed a trip through the Garden of the Gods. A side trip was also enjoyed to the Great Plains area in southeastern Colorado, where they saw immense herds of beef cattle on great stretches of level and sparsely inhabited land. The Lamies flew to Colorado Springs from Grand Rapids, with a stop in Chicago. Roger is stationed with the U.S. Air Force at Peterson AF Base in Colorado Springs. The care and handling of rare books was learned by members of Nashville’s Friends of the Library at their meeting at Putnam Public Library last Monday. Instructing the group on the proper technique was guest speaker Julie Ellen Sheldon ofNashville, who is co-owner of the Sheldon-Van Syckle Fine Books store in Charlotte. Miss Sheldon also evaluated individual books brought to the meeting by FOL members, to indicate their value as rare volumes. Since last week’s column appeared, we have learned that Betty Perry, whom we had therein named as a dedicated volunteer cleaning Place Your Orders — for — EASTER LILLIES & FLOWERS SOON!! Nashville FLOWERS & GIFTS 233 N. Main St., Nashville AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass ..9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Holy Day Masses Sunday School ..11 a.m.. Sun. A.M. Worship ..9:15 Sunday School ...10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. pastor Steven l. ___ reid Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ...11 Evening Worship .. 7 Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting... 7 a.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. AM Service......... 11 a.m. a.m. PM Service ............. 7 p.m. p.m .Wed. Service........ 7 p.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Youth...Roger Claypool MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (14 mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday.............. 6 p.m. Sunday School.. 10 a .m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m . Morning Service . 11 a.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Evening Service .. 7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. PAUL L. BOGER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 South Main, Vermontville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School ... 10 Church School ... 10 a.m.Sunday: Church Worship ..11 a.m.A.M. Worship ...11 (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship......... 7 Fellowship Time After • Wednesday Evening Worship. Worship................... 7 REV. DAVE FLEMING a.m.Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: a.m.Morning Worship. 11 a.m. p.m.Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening p.m.Prayer Meeting... 7 p.m. Rev. Richard Wadsworth lady at Putnam Public Library, has recently had to give up that job, due to her health. However, Librarian La Duska Sheldon told us that Betty is still doing volunteer work of another sort at the library. She is one of several “book reviewers” who act as unpaid assistants to the librarian. Whenever the library receives a large donation ofused books, these volunteers read through all the older fiction to determine which volumes might be suitable additions to the library collection. Mrs. Sheldon personally reviews all gifts of non-fiction books, and makes the final deter­ mination of all volumes added to the library shelves. Without the help of these volunteer readers, it would be impossible for Mrs. Sheldon and the library staff to furnish a personal review of all donated books. Putnam Public Library is truly an asset of which Nashville can be proud, thanks to a dedicated staff and many devoted community volunteers. The Education Committee of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet Tuesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. at the church. Rev. and Mrs. Harold Meyers, representing the Michigan Home District of the Church of the Nazarene, will be at the local church for a 6-day revival, April 8 through 13. Starting Tuesday evening at 7 p.m., the Meyers will make a presentation that includes vocal and accordian music. On Sunday, April 13, the Meyers will present programs at both the 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services. The Tuesday through Friday sessions will all start at 7 p.m. also. Jerry and Kay Reid of Kalkaska were recent weekend guests of his parents; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of PASTOR RANDY REED 852-9797 TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., .Nashville Sun. School......9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship..’. 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting. 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �tV* Vss* ks . S{*> Wj SI? •S.*Is, s ® S;;® v H&X Si S%! S*i ijaiu % Si -J’S SS i S J> J8>s (71 ts 8s tan "•tavft 1SSA toap^ 4: is? to < tad j* St I totahiii!<{ •*Citan’taa ' *Ulr tatf^ ■•tataij Ita IStaS ^tai to min Sfeto! eo Wihtoifbj hto if bj tatatay •tyifflii Mutaty Nashville. Sunday afternoon callers during the Reids’ visit were Darrel and Karen Reid and children of Kalamo. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville were in Battle Creek last week Wednesday to call on Cliff Handley, who is confined to Leila Hospital. He is. a foi^ met co-worker of Clarence, before Reid’s retirement from Kelloggs. The two men were also hospitalized in the same room at Leila when Clarence was there in February to undergo his surgery. While in Battle Creek, Clarence and Margaret Reid also called on his sister-in­ law, Mrs. Ruth Reid, who was recently widowed. Tuesday evening, Clarence and Margaret were supper guests of Vernon and Joanne Reid and family of Charlotte. Homer E. Downing, or “Home”, as he was often called, was featured in last week’s “Memories” about Nashville’s early sugar market. Downing was a major dealer of Michigan in sugar, as well as poultry, and also had an interest in the building supplies and coal business, plus large real estate investments. He also was an auctioneer, as we noted, and we recently found a humorous item from the News of February 1899: “H. E. Downing cried a sale over near Grand Ledge Friday that ran over $9,000. It took all day and Home was so hoarse by night that he had to order his supper in a whisper.” Downing was a well-known figure around Nashville for many years. Rate "®iit! Rate "®i(it!n •iS*?sBt iSst taSljd*k* U taljdk aj Iijbi iii i lanki Ml III total Oi Smtaj, Jjri> MMath *R hI intn iU i Mathimttaii: ®d 1 p.a wta hsij ffluiih )ltai JJay tab|l ■ M Mi mi ld.ltratal as Hisfl ii iisttaK flsatte 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. .ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a. m. Holy Day Masses celebrated I cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 ISTERULUB* jmksi*. VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1 st. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. kfiw®^1^? 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Gene Koetje has found gas mileage in the new auto to be approximately the same, or perhaps slightly better than that realized with the old car, which was a 1978 Chevy Nova. Incidentally, the old vehicle will be offered for public sale by sealed bid. Insignia decals for the new cruiser are on order and are expected to be mounted on the right and left front doors within about a week or so. They will bear the same American eagle design as the department patch, adopted by the NPD in 1976 as part of the village ob­ servance of the national Bicentennial. Another equipment ad­ dition to the Nashville Police Dept, is a new Decatur speed-timing radar unit. It has been mounted on the dash of the new cruiser. Unlike the previous model . owned by the NPD, the new set has an interior antenna gun. With the old set, the gun had been mounted on the auto’s exterior, where it was subject to the elements and occasional vandalism. The new radar unit may be operated either as a stationary set or as a hand­ held set, with the use of a pistol grip. This allows an officer to aim the antenna gun in any direction. In place as a stationary unit, the new radar set provides a speed reading on approaching vehicles as well as furnishing a constant read-out of the cruiser’s speed. The new set has several technical features not contained in the old unit. Several little ladies from Hastings have a fond im­ pression of Nashville, after a visit to our fair village last Tuesday. They were ten members of a Campfire Girls troop, led by Caroline Dimmers, Jan Flood and Sheila Prucha. The trip to Nashville for a tour of the Sugar Shanty in Putnam Park was the idea of Mrs. Dimmers, proprietor of the Thornapple General Store here. Hosted by syrup association volunteers,. Nelson Brumm, Harold Christiansen and Eldon Day, the girls had an opportunity to observe every phase of the syrup-making operation. At the conclusion, they were rewarded with a tasty sample of warm syrup. The girls all signed the guest register book at the sugar shanty, and left Nashville having learned something new: the meaning of the word “spile”. Fortunately, the sap was running that day so they could catch a glimpse of the device in action. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Guy of Bristol, Indiana, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Guy and family of Augusta. A Tuesday afternoon party of card playing and dominoes was hosted last week by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shull at their home. Attending the event were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett, Mr. and Mrs. Will Suntken, The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, April 2, 1980 — Poqe 3 Mr. and Mrs. Ard Decker, Mrs. Nellie Moon, Mrs. Edna Gibbons, and Mrs. Caroline Jones, all of Nashville. The Nashville Garden Club meets today, Tuesday, April 1, at the home of Mrs. Will (Beth) Suntken of Nashville.. Program for the 2 p.m. event will be a surprise by Beth. Tea committee for the meeting is Mrs. Esta Day and Mrs. Elsie Cogswell,, both of Nashville. Recently returningfrom a two-weeks trip to Florida were Mr. and Mrs. Nate (La Dyska) Sheldon of Nashville and their son and his wife,, Jim and Lori Sheldon of Ludington. The four spent most of their vacation at the home of La Duska’s mother, former Nashville area resident Mrs. Virginia Higdon Keller. There, they helped with repairs at her Melbourne, Florida, home by re-roofing the house and cleaning yard debris left by last year’s hurricane. Jim and Lorf* enjoyed a trip to Disneyworld, but Nate and La Duska chose to spend their spare time at the fascinating Merritt’s Square Shopping Center near Cocoa. There, they particularly enjoyed the Piccadilly Cafeteria. Later, it was the scene of a family gathering and dinner which included Mrs. Keller, the Sheldons, and La Duska’s sister and family: Doris and Lynn Hazelton of Port Malibar and their grown children and their families. Rep. Donald H. Gilmer (R55th District) will be in Nashville next week Wednesday, April 9, to speak to the Nashville - Chamber of Commerce. The 7 p.m. dinner meeting at the Steak House Restaurant is open to the public with advance reservations, which may be obtained through Monday from Harold Christiansen,' dinner chairman. Gilmer is expected to speak on topics of local concern and will conduct a question - and answer session following his presentation. To aid Gilmer in selecting subjects of in­ terest to Nashville folks, the Chamber members sub­ mitted various categories of concern in a communication last month. The Finance Committee of Nashville the United Methodist Church will meet Tuesday, April 1, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bahs at 7:30 p.m. It’s that time of year! Softball season will soon be here, and again this yearr a local church league is being organized. A meeting to organize and work up schedules will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 14, at the Nashville Baptist Church. All area churches are invited to participate. Assistant Pastor Don Roscoe Don suggested that those attending the meeting bring along a list ofdates that their team may not be available, such as during summer church camps, so that a schedule can be woiked up with scheduling conflicts eliminated. As additional plans are made, more details on thd church softball league will be furnished in a later column. Something new this year will be the Father-Daughter Banquet planned by the Nashville Baptist Church for April 15 at the Maple Valley School cafeteria. Many Father-Son Banquets have been held in the past, but this is the first time for the church to stage a FatherDaughter event. Four new deacons will be elected at the Annual Business Meeting of the Nashyille Baptist Church, scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16. Names of the nominees will be published at a later date. Florida evangelist Wayne Swearinga and Virginia gospel singer Billy Speer will be at the Nashville Baptist Church 5-day for a evangelistic crusade, April 19 through 23. Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Elaine) Leonard of Nashville returned last Wednesday from a 3-weeks trip to Florida, where they called on Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Higdon at Homestead and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kraft at Lakeland. Elaine said she found out what an arm and a leg costs in Florida, since she had the misfortune to fall on a chipped sidewalk there and fractured her right wrist and a kneecap. The arm is now in a cast. A 4-day visit to Las Vegas was recently enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Jeny Kent and Mr. and Mrs. George Frith, all of Nashville. The four flew to Vegas from Grand Rapids, via Chicago. In attending a nightclub to watch a per­ formance by Wayne Newton, they were veiy lucky to see several other well-known stars quite by chance. Joining Newton for an im­ promptu performance were Glen Campbell, Lola Falona, and Donny and Marie Osmond. The four were starring at other Vegas nightspots, but joined Newton at the conclusion of their* own shows. In addition to the traditional sights of Las Vegas, the Nashville visitors enjoyed a side trip to Hoover Dam. The Nashville Police Dept, handled 40 complaints in February, Sgt. Gene Koetje, acting chief, reported to the village council at their meeting last Thursday. Among the complaints received were 4 malicious destructions to property, 4 larcenies, 7 bad checks, 1 stolen car, 1 arrest -for driving under the influence of liquor, 2 accidents, and 3. breaking and enterings. The local officers also im­ pounded three autos and handled one open door complaint. In addition, they issued 6 moving violation and 8 parking tickets, and local officers gave 7 assists to the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, in February. The Nashville police secured three warrants for breaking and entering that cleared up three B. & E. complaints. All three subjects on whom the NPD obtained warrants were involved in the other three breaking and en­ terings, Koetje explained. He added that the NPD presently has four persons going through the court systems on B. & E. charges. Sgt. Koetje also advised the council about the new cruiser and radar unit now in use by the local police. We were so sorry to hear of X- the sudden death last Thursday of Mrs. Helen (Miller) Hecker of Nash­ ville. She had suffered with the flu recently, but had been with her daughter Mrs. Marian Flook of Galesburg about a week before passing away from an apparent stroke. We will sorely miss Helen, who was an ex­ tremely helpful and reliable soiree for the “Memories” series. Helen grew up south of Nashville, having moved here in her childhood years. Her family came from the Lacey area. Because she had such a keen mind and lasting memory of Nashville’s past, told to her by her grand­ mother, Helen could add a comment on almost every subject dealing with local history. Helen, the widow of Vem Hecker, was 80 on her January 4th birthday. Condolences are extended to the family in their loss. N.Y. School Board petitions available Nominating petitions may be obtained at the office of the Superintendent of Schools by anyone interested in being a candidate for a position on the Maple Valley Board of Education It is necessary that all petitions be filed with the Secretary, Board of Education, not later than 4 p.m., Monday, April 7. The term of Charles Viele expires June 30. Action-Ads USED CHAIN SAWS FOR SALE: One Remington 16” bar, 1 year old, $100. One McCulloch Mini Mac 12” bar, $60. Nashville Hard­ ware, phone 852-0713. M M M M EASTER... Auxiliary Penny Supper V.F.W. 8260 NASHVILLE SATURDAY, APRIL 5th Turkey & Dressing and Ham 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Eaton Federal Savings & Loan Association reminds you that... IT PAYS TO SAVE in their 2172/ year VARIABLE rah Money Market Certificate ORate changes the first of each month, but Once your •Continuous compounding certificate has been purchased, your rate is fixed for 2K years •$500.00 minimum aipount 2’/r year ' 1 2 .0 0 % ■ ■ IW taW /WF rate for March, 1880 per annum 2.937% Compounded Substantial interest penalty for early withdrawal from all certificate accounts. Eaton Federal and FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan - Eaton Rapids, Michigan • Olivet, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 2, 1980 — Page 4 State Street, from Washington to Reed, was Nashville’s first residential development, in the strictest sense of the word. There, in the mid-1860’s and 1870’s, a more-or-less contiguous tract of frame homes were built in an orderly village fashion. Several were constructed by the same family. True, the real genesis of Nashville had occurred more than a decade earlier on the north bank of the Thornapple River, in the present-day Putnam Park area. There, in the mid1850 's, the first white settlers put down roots. They built a scattering of log structures, established both a saw and grist mill, and took up residence near . mostlyIndian neighbors. Land south of the river was heavily forested, but soon the virgin timber fell to become stores and dwellings as the settlement expanded southward. George Gregg was the driving force behind that expansion, though his son Robert is better remem­ bered for his 1865 platting of the village. George, with his wife and several grown sons and daughters, bought land in 1854 in Section 13 of Castleton Township and settled north of Nashville in a rural area. “All the land within the present corporate limits of Nashville and much beyond those limits was owned by a group of speculators,” remembered Ethel Parrish Stansell, greatgranddaughter of George Gregg, in a 1955 article on those early times. “Speculators bought (land here) as early as 1846, en­ couraged by the fact that all the district south, east and west, had been settled." However, the newlyacquired Nashville area land did not sell. In fact, a U.S. Government land office inspector toured the site and reported it to be “a land of swamps, sinkholes, Indians, and wild beasts, and totally unfit for man or beast.” George Gregg, an engineer and former government surveyor, moved in just at the right psychological moment, remembered his great-granddaughter. “He not only came and saw, but seeing, he could envision the possibilities of the site,” noted Mrs. Stansell. With his son Robert, he started to trade, sell and buy until the Greggs owned all the land from the Thor­ napple River to ap­ proximately Quaker Brook, and from Main Street through to Queen. A few isolated parcels had already been sold to individuals who did settle here, but by the time the Civil War began in 1861, the Greggs owned, the bulk of the village. “And the men (sellers), at least some of them, boasted of how they got the best Of Old Man Gregg,” remem­ bered his great- granddaughter. It appears, however, that the Greggs had the last laugh. And when Robert platted the village in 1865, the Greggs retained two sizeable parcels of land for the family. “George Gregg was 'pt.<**.«• -y&206. HoYjVvV • C**■ something of a patriarch,” explained Mrs. Stansell. “He had visions of assembling his "State Street is the only street in town that boasts sidewalks on both sides, entire baker’s dozen of noted the News in June 1875. The first walks were boards; in this 1912 photo, children on the banks of the they are concrete. State was the first residentially developed street in Nashville. Thornapple.” The Greggs, who acquired most of the original village before the Civil War, set To assure himself, and aside large family reserves for themselves and built at least three dwellings on them, of homestead sites, George reserved a parcel State as well as a Main Street homestead. 25 years later, one of the State Street from Main to Queen, from houses figured in a bizarre trial of a young Nashville physician. the river to Reed Street, to be known as Gregg’s River accidentally killed himself a ville’s night marshal. Taking doctor had a hobby of Reserve. In addition, he few days earlier when he fell the witness stand, he collecting anatomical reserved nearly all of a large with a breech-loading gun reported seeing Goucher specimins. parcel from Main to Queen, while rabbit hunting with a hitch a horse to a light cutter Other ancient homes, with from Reed Street to the friend. Dr. Goucher had at his home across from the perhaps less bizarre present alley south of the fire attended the funeral at Methodist Church. There histories, still line both sides barn, to be set aside as Barryville church. When the was another man with the of State Street. According to Gregg’s Reserve No. 1. futile grave-robbing attempt doctor, said the marshal, Mrs. Stansell’s recollections, The Gregg family first was discovered shortly and he overheard a con­ homes built about 1870 on the resided in the village in a log thereafter, gossips put two versation between the two. west side of the street are the cabin they built just north of and two together and came “Do you have it in the cut- present-day Koetje the present-day fire station. up with the idea that the ter?” “No, I didn’t bring it residence, the Richardson, Later, about 1863, a large crime had been the work of out” “Well, we won’t get Suntken, and Bouchard frame house was built as the medical men after specimins far without it.” homes, and the green multi­ Gregg homestead. (It still for vivisection. Then the doctor went back family dwelling at the end of stands, three doors south of Goucher was immediately into his house, the marshal Gregg St., which was the the C-Store on the east side of suspected because he had no reported, and a little later former Stansell home. On N. Main Street, and is often ironclad alibi for the night in the two men got into the the east side of State, in remembered as the former question. He could prove his cutter and drove south addition to the Schutte, Floyd Everts residence). All whereabouts at the time of toward the depot. Goucher Corkwell, and Gutchess Robert’s children were born the crime, he said, but not took the verdict at Barry homes, two houses still in that house and his father without besmirching the County Circuit Court with standing from the Gregg lived out his declining years name of a respected woman “supreme self-command,” development era include the there. George died in 1880 in town, and Goucher according to the News. He Harvey and Meade age 84. declared he would be hanged maintained his innocence to residences, north of Gregg Sate Street was well under before he would say more. his death many years later. Street. development by the Greggs Mostly on circumstantial Nashville oldtimers before then. The first frame evidence, Goucher was remembered the doctor as a Turn unwanted house on that street was a finally convicted of at- likeable young fellow, rather “small cottage” the Greggs tempted grave robbing and a hard drinker with a roving items Into CASH! built on the southeast corner sentenced in October 1888 to eye. His wife, all agreed, was of the Gregg Street in­ one year of hard labor at a fine and extremely pretty Phone tersection. (This is the Jackson State Prison. A woman. As a lad, one former Mary Holman dropped glove and a recently resident recalled seeing residence, now the home of used lantern helped convict bottles and jars back of the Dorothy Schutte). the doctor, but the key Goucher house and guessed The Greggs later con­ testimony came from Nash- there was no doubt the structed two other homes in the same block of State: the present-day Corkwell home “AIM FOR YOUR FUTURE RALLY” (commonly known as the former Curtis Wash residence), and the presentday Gutchess house, on the northeast corner of the America’s top experts in the fields of Washington Street inmotivation, sales, and self-development. tersection, across from the Methodist Church. Probably no other house in Nashville has played such a All-Pro Quarterback for the World Champion Pitts­ unique role in local histoiy. burgh Steelers. Leader of four Superbowl Victories. The Greggs built the home for Elder Philip Holler, an Indiana-born preacher and miller who came to Nash­ ville in 1868, purchased a gristmill on the west bank of the Thornapple and built a ALSO APPEARING: new mill on the east bank in 1881. He also organized the ★ SKIP ROSS: Advent Christian Church Author of “The Formula For here and helped erect the AC Dynamic Living.” house of worship on Reed ★ JEANNE Street. But the most notorious event centering on ROBERTSON: that Gregg-built home oc­ Fast becoming America’s most curred after the Holler had sought after speaker. relocated near their mill. Most Popular National Authority on ★ BILL SANDERS America's In 1888, the former Holler Motivational Speaker. High Level Achieve­ house at State and ★ BILL UFFELMAN ment. Washington (present-day THE GREATEST SUCCESS SEMINAR EVER! Gutchess residence) was the home of Dr. Joe T. Goucher DATE: Wednesday, April 16th PLACE: Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo and his wife. It was in TIME: 12:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.—with Intermissions and Dinner Break January of that year that the young physician was ac­ FEE: $20 and $15—Major Credit Cards Accepted cused of an attempted grave TICKETS: Wings Stadium Box Office / or / Write to or Call: robbing in Barryville ALTERNATIVES IN MOTIVATION cemetery. The corpse in­ 1611 W. CENTRE AVENUE volved was that of 25-yearuravunvu KNomancN KALAMAZOO. MICHIGAN 49002 old Ed Branch, who had 945-9554 for ACTION­ WANT-ADS “In Person!” TERRY BRADSHAW ZIG DR. DENIS ZIGLAR WAITLEY ‘ The Easter eggs we love to color! Plain white eggs are so much duller. NAME ADDRESS AGE ___ PHONE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 323-8074 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. April 2. 1980 — Page 5 Memories of the past - continued (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) •liU Jw Si *htt» *ht Htti Four houses still stand" ^HriogitP'lieiHi.. At least four houses built by the Greggs before 1870 still stand in Nashville, clockwise, from top left: the Gregg homestead, built in 1863 on North Main; a "small small cottage," the first dwelling on State St.; the large 2-story State St. house, often referred to as the Wash house; and the original Holler home at the corner of State and Washington, which figured in the bizarre Goucher trial. ^au'tjdmJ mJ Mt, kiasis] R htrMlJ Take time to be ‘counted bn south •ill || Il J pt Gacber CtiHuife (tilfeny Minin' Cwtiift Stahj fug || t*anSnam BV Mianii ii * Sen Be flamy flamy mm ■tut Io residences, nt janlater. Street •MS littoisi fe.rote lilimiij Mira mdypretty lad, one lai seeing betkoiliie Tumuwi 9117 tel St ■ Nashville Postmaster Elmer Jarvie delivers 1980 Census form to Lois Swan, who with her seven-month-old son Timothy Warner (in photo) will be among the Nashville count in the national tally. Some 86 million census questionaires were delivered across the country Friday by the U.S. Postal Service. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Can we count on you You, the people. That’s what the Census has been about since the first one in 1790. By Susan Hinckley Nashville residents are being reminded to please answer the 1980 Census, with Village President Harold Christiansen echoing the plea from the U.S. Census Bureau. “It is very important to the Cultural Arts Day planned By Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist 1980 Census of the United States • TN» nmlini y«Mr • fHwM «Ht R eu» *n4 MMt M. tout to VveMev. 1 Were counting on you. CENSUS’80 A Public Service <>l This Newspaper & The Aiheiliciug Council SSI village,” said Christiansen Thursday, in urging local compliance. He explained that federal grants and other benefits to our community depend on the census figures. It is very important that everybody be counted, he added. Christiansen said that in the 1970 Census, certain areas of Nashville were missed. Some 86 million census questionharies were to be delivered throughout the country last Friday by the U.S. Postal Sytem. There are two types of census forms: a “short” and a “long.” Only one in every six households will receive the long form, which con­ tains 46 additional questions over the 19 asked on the short form. On both forms, questions will cover such subjects as population, housing, tran­ sportation, employment, employment income, and energy. The forms provide multiple choice answers for many of the questions. Though times may vary for different individuals, it was estimated that it would take about 15 minutes for most folks to complete the short form questionnaire. On April 21st, there will be a Cultural Arte Day at the National VFW Home near Eaton Rapids. The event is sponsored by Ingham and Eaton Extension Homemakers and is open to the public. Featured on the program will be Christine MacGregor of Charlotte, art exhibits from the two counties, a lecture on Art Appreciation and music by the Mad Hatters of Eaton Rapids. Luncheon reservations, due April 11, may be made with Anna Mae Conley, 1649 E. Clinton Trail, Charlotte. Claudia Brown, Eaton Rapids and Dorothy. Stark, Charlotte, are Coay. chairpersons for this day. The area Extension Homemakers Council, with Chairperson Pat Bruner of Mason, served as the planning committee. Terry Bradshaw to highlight AIM rally Superbowl 14 Most honored by both houses of Valuable Player Terry Congress for speaking ex­ Bradshaw will be the cellence. He has trained and keynote speaker at the counseled Superbowl and second annual AIM FOR Olympic athletes, Apollo YOUR FUTURE RALLY H Astronauts, returning on April 16 at Wings Stadium prisoners ofwar, and leaders in Kalamazoo. in business and government. Other speakers on the He is a Naval Academy program include Zig Ziglar, Graduate and a former Dr. Denis Waitley, Skip “Blue Angels” flying ace Ross, Jeanne Robertson, and Also appearing will be Skip AIM co-founders Bill San­ Ross, President of a directders and Bill Uffelman, Jr. selling organization with Last year’s rally at Wings sales of over $100 million. saw over 6,500 persons hear Skip conducts his “Formula several of the nations most for Dynamic Living” popular speakers. seminar nationwide. Jeanne Terry Bradshaw is the Robertson is fast becoming only quarterback in NFL one of the most sought after history to lead his team to a speakers in the country. She record 4 Superbowl vic­ is a Director of the National tories. His team, the Pitt­ Speakers Association. sburgh Steelers, has been The Rally will cover topics named “Team of the such as Attitude Control, Decade” for the seventies, Goal-setting, Teamwork, and his teammates named and Motivation. For ticket him M.V.P. information or questions, Zig Ziglar is one of call AIM at 323-8074 in America’s busiest and most Kalamazoo. popular speakers. Besides his speaking career, Zig has a nationally syndicated radio program, and is promoting his “I Can Course” for high WANT TO DOUBLE YOUR school students. Much of his INCOME? Are you willing to time is spent to help youth. put in 15 to 20 hours a week to do it? If you are... Call (517) selling book, “See You at the 726-1014 for interview. (4-1) Top”. Dr. Denis Waitley is a Phone national authority on high level achievement, and was for Want-Ads recognized as such when Action-Ads 945-9554 (FORMERLY PENNOCKS) SALE *4.60 MORTAR.................... *3.70 CEMENT.............................. GOOD UNTIL APRIL 5, 1980 “MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS” (517) 852-1900 725 S. Durkee St. (M-66)...Nashville, Mich. We'll give you hair that does everything. In style. 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Four of our group were hospitalized: Rev. Edward Rhoades, Gladys Histed, Clarence Reid and Bunny and turtle, his animal friend, wish you Easter Joy without end! NAM ADDRESS AGE PHONE Nashville Auto 209 N. Main - Ph. 852-9500 The resurrection shows us the way as we relive the joy of the first Easter day. NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE Nashville Flowers & Jewelry 233 N. Main, Nashville Marcella Stewart. The latter three underwent surgery and are recovering satisfac­ torily. At the free monthly blood pressure clinics 36 clients were serviced in February and 45 in March. We have been fortunate in securing sufficient en­ tertainment. Nashville Fireman Larry Decker and Earl Wilson visited our group and gave instructions on evacuating our particular meeting place, in case of, fire. We had a trial fire drill. They stressed the im­ portance of remaining calm and evacuating as quickly as possible, in an orderly fashion. Jim Fisher talked to the group about making out wills, and ladies have come several times to help seniors fill forms for assistance on their heating and home repairs. For musical entertainment, Don Reid, Ron Hesterly and Bob Fuller (the “Hope” Trio), and the Kuempels presented a program at our Valentine’s Day supper. On St. Patrick’s Day, Otis Hermenitt of Delton, Gerald Bestrom of Middleville and Jerry Cairns of Freeport provided music on a steel-guitar, guitar, coronet and musical saw which we really enjoyed, as we sang along with several favorite Irish songs. The dozen numbers performed also included some Hymns and Hawaiian numbers. We held a Valentine potluck supper on Feb. 14th at the Site, with 40 in at­ tendance. eMnjooryeand having Mr. and Mrs. Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. Hunt from the Hastings group join us for the supper and program. Mrs. Friddle made up several beautiful Valentine centerpieces for table decorations. A group of Hastings Girl Scouts sent us individual filled nut cups as favors on Valentine’s Day, & again on St. Patrick’s Day, cleverly fashioned shamrock cups made from foam egg car­ tons. Our senior citizens thank them for their gift of love, in remembering us. We were honored at two other social functions also. The Nashville VFW Post invited our group to attend their March chicken and fish supper, at no cost to us, and 37 accepted their invitation. Then we were invited to attend the three one-act plays at the Maple Valley High School the afternoon of March 20th, and about 12 of us, joined by a number of seniors from the Hastings Site, enjoyed the presen­ tation. Our sincere thanks to both groups for inviting us! Guests who have joined us at lunch recfenfly include: Earl Pennock, on the oc­ casion of his and Clara’s 37th wedding anniversary; Robert Sexton of Mt. Pleasant (Mrs. Friddle’s son); Mr. and Mrs. Vere Robinson of Bellevue (Margaret Reid’s parents); Rev. Putnam, Pastor of the Nashville UM Church, who talked to us, and his wife, Amy. Besides the countless number of convalescent cards we’ve sent recently, we also have mailed sym­ pathy cards to several of our group who have lost family members. We presented a birthday card to each of our “80-yearor-older” members, along with a ribbon-tied napkin and a special poem, com­ posed by Site member Mrs. Jesse (Mildred) Downe of Nashvile. Following is her lovely poem: Alfalfa growers that did not topdress last fall should do so in the spring for maximum production. If stands are good, far­ mers can expect a 20 percent increase -in yield when topdress fertilizer is combined with four cuttings instead of three or two. For maximum fertilizer efficiency, a soil test is necessary, however the following guidelines will apply to the average Eaton County farm. On good established stands, apply 400 pounds of 0-14-42, plus 1 to 2 pounds of Boron per acre The following fall or spring apply 300 pounds of 0-0-60. For additional information contact the Eaton County Extension Office. FRIENDSHIP As you know, “Friendship” is a priceless gift, That can’t be bought or sold. But it’s value is far greater than a mountain made of gold. For gold is cold and lifeless — it cannot see or hear, And in a time of trouble it is powerless to cheer! It has no ears to listen, no heart to understand It cannot bring you comfort, or reach out a helping hand. So when you ask God for a gift, be thankful if He s ends NOT diamonds, pearls or riches But the LOVE of real, true FRIENDS! We have a birthday party on the last Friday of each month to honor our birthday people. February birthdays were: Gladys Schantz, Nellie Moon, Eliza Emery, Lawrence Friddle and Richard Burd. March birthdays were: Forrest Babcock, Esther Buckley, Jason Labadie, Viva Mace and Margaret Reid. The only April birthday is that of Roy Boise. MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Our favorite is the Easter Bunny; the gifts he hides are very funny! ----- AGE PHON • Lunch Menu • Monday, April 7 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Baked Beans, .Fruit Juice, Milk. Tuesday, April 8 Lasagna, Green Beans, Applesauce, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Wednesday, April 9 Turkey Noodle Casserole, Peaches, Homemade Rolls and Butter, Milk. Thursday, April 10 Hamburgers, French Fries, Corn, Fruit Surprise, Milk. Friday, April 11' Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes arid Butter, Green Beans, Pears, Bread and Butter; Milk. MIRRORS IMAGE 111 N. Main - Phone 852-9192 Public invited Volunteer worker; Kay Loftus, accompanied by another resource^ person, will present a program op “Child Abuse and Neglect” on Tuesday night, April 8, at Peace United Methodist Church, at 8:00 p.m. Peace church is located at 6043 Scott Rd., four miles west of Nashville, corner of M-79 and Barryville Rd., and the public is invited to come and learn more about this growing problem. Action Ads REAL NICE: 1973 Detroiter, 12 x 60,2 bedroom with stove, refrigerator and 8 x 10 metal shed, fully carpeted except bathroom and kitchen, drapes and curtains. AU set up and skirted in Mead-OAcres Mobile Home Park on Thornapple Lake, $5995. Phone 517-852-0741, Nash­ ville. New chicks from small eggs hatch; they love to run in the briar patch! NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE Eaton Federal Savings 109 S. Main -Ph. 852-1830 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 2, 1980 — Page 7 Nashville council committees named of Public Works - Raymond Library and Lights - Helen Hinckley, chairman; Standing committees for Forrest Babcock and John Curtis, chairwoman; the 1980-81 year were ap­ Hughes; Police Committee - Raymond Hinckley and pointed by Nashville Village Forrest Babcock, chairman; Calvin Rizor; Ordinance and Committee President Harold John Hughes and Carl Zoning Christiansen at last Thur­ Tobias; Finance and In­ Raymond Hinckley, chairman; Helen Curtis and sday’s council meeting. surance Carl Tobias, The committees are chairman; John Hughes and Calvin Rizor. Appointments named comprised as follows: Dept. Helen Curtis; Parks, Thursday by Christiansen were Raymond Hinckley as President Pro Tern; Leon Frith as Director of Public Works; Forrest Babcock as Region III Representative; and Sgt. Eugene Koetje as Acting Chief of Police. In addition, members of five village boards were named by Christiansen, which is a re-affirmation of current terms being served. The Village Planning Commission is headed by William Kipp as chairman, with board members Gerald Kent, Mary Davison, Nelson Brumm, Gerald Shoup, Richard Martin and Warren Travoli. The Zoning Board of Appeals is comprised of Sharlot Sours,Gaylord Gray, John Hughes, Sharon Green, Carl Tobias and Lonny Kienutske. The Lake view Cemetery Board is headed by Leon Frith as chairman, with Ada Yaudes as secretary treasurer and John Mason, trustee. The Putnam Park Board is comprised of Forrest Babcock, chairman; Carl Tobias, Raymond Hinckley, Here’s our friend the Easter Bunny. and Warren Travoli, The way he hops is quick and funny. representing the Lions Club. To the Castleton - Maple Grove ' Nashville Fire Board, Christiansen ap­ pointed Carl Tobias and Forrest Babcock as village representatives. By Susan Hinckley NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE NASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 S. Main, Nashville 852-0713 Baskets full of Easter toys and joy for every girl and boy! NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE Thornapple General Store 201 Main Street Swearing-in ceremonies for Nashville’s newly-elected officials took place at Thursday’s council meeting. All are two-year terms with positions effective April 1. President Christiansen administered the oath of office to Village Clerk Susan Corkwell, who in turn swore in Christiansen as village president; Lois Elliston as village treasurer; Justin Cooley as village assessor; and Calvin Rizor, 'Carl Tobias and John Hughes as village trustees.* Serving at their last council meeting Thursday were out-going trustees: Ted Spoelstra, Sandra Kohfeldt, and Lonny Kienutske. In other business Thur­ sday, the council: -Agreed to take advantage of a 2-day EPA Grants Administration and Financial Management workshop scheduled for June 12 and 13 at Lansing. Village Clerk Susan Corkwell, Village Treasurer Lois Elliston, and yet - to - be named council member are expected to attend all or part of the seminar which will cover such items as paperwork, cost accounting, document filing, purchasing regulations, cash flow planning, property and equipment control, and document filing pertaining to Nashville’s upcoming sewer expansion project. -Decided to offer for sale Nashville’s old police cruiser, a 1978 Chevrolet Nova, which has recently been replaced with a 1980 Ford LTD. Bids from the public will be accepted until (proposed new sewer) noon April 10 at Village Hall, treatment site.” The where interested \buyers resolution was adopted on a may inspect the vehicle. motion by Lonny Kienutske, -Drafted a resolution who explained that Reid had thanking Clarence Reid of been instrumental in helping Nashville “for his un­ the village secure property derstanding and assistance on the west bank of the site in aiding the village in the which was needed for the purchase of land near the project. New chicks from small eggs hatch; they love to run in the briar patch! NAME AD AGE Supper profits go to refurbish 4-H building A 4-H PANCAKE SUP­ PER is being served Saturday, April 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. by the Eaton County 4­ H Clubs in the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds in* Charlotte. The public is invited to come for ALL THE PANCAKES YOU CAN EAT with fresh butter and syrup, farm sausage and ap­ plesauce, coffee or milk. The Eaton County Clown Club and other talented entertainers will be per­ forming throughout the evening for the additional pleasure of the midMichiganders who. drive over to Charlotte for their Saturday night supper. You can’t beat the prices, either! Just $2.50 for adults, $2.00 for senior citizens, and $1.50 for kids 12 or under!^ And all the profits go toward the repair and refurbishing of the 4-H Building itself. The 4-H Building, or Kardel Hall, has given lots of service to thousands of Eaton County residents and visitors over the years, and, it’s showing its age. So, the 4-H members and leaders are holding this first of what they hope becomes an annual 4-H PANCAKE SUPPER to earn the money needed to pay for the new tile floor recently laid, the new steel door, and other improvements yet to come. So, when the hoped for 2,000 diners enjoy their pancakes and sausage on Saturday, April 19, they will have the extra satisfaction of knowing they are helping to keep a fine old building alive for many more years of PHONE CARL’S SUPER MARKET 999 Reed St., Nashville Phone 852-1621 service to the young and notso-young of Eaton County. A special service is being provided by 4-H members and friends. If you are a senior citizen who needs a ride in order to come to the Pancake Supper, phone the person listed below who lives in your area, and tran­ sportation will be arranged. Grand Ledge: Pat Wilkes, 627-2651. Potterville: Mo Fielder, 645-2229 (call after 5 p.m.) Vermontville: Sally Remple, 726-1287. Eaton Rapids: Ken Higelmire, 663-8068. Charlotte: Phyllis Simp­ son, 543-1793. Olivet: Helmer Peterson, 749-3771. Bellevue: Diane Messenger, 763-9186. Immunization Clinic Protect your children. Are their immunization cbmplete and up-todate? Have they had their boosters? Check their immunization records and make sure. If they are lacking, contact your local Health Department or your doctor. The next Health Depart­ ment Immunization Clinic in Hastings will be Monday, April 7. Hours are: 9-11a.m. l-4p.m. It is required that children be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. For further information call: Barry-Eaton District Health Department 220 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI. 49058 Phone 945-9516 On Easter Day the choirs sing, while the church bells softly ring. NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE KELLEY’S Variety Store 117 N. Main — Phone 852-9747 �Tha Mople VoMer Naw*. Moshvilie. Wednesdoy April 2. 1980 — Pope 8 Maple Valley’s FFA Club brings home a bundle of awards from State Convention The Maple Valley High School chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA)t received a “Gold Award” at the State FFA Convention for this educational exhibit on energy. The exhibit will be on display for public viewing at area fairs this summer.. The state convention was held recently at Michigan State University. Chapter members shown with the display are (from left) Tim Gearhart, Art Allwardt, Diane Schantz, and Tim Joppie. Easter Egg Hunt planned for Sunday at Sandyland Foye Salyers, left, of Sandyland Park, and Jeanette Joseph, of Carl's Market, admire the giant stuffed chick which will be one of 36 prizes offered in an Easter Egg Hunt set for Sunday, April 6, at Sandyland Park in Nashville. The 1 p.m. Easter Day event is being sponsored by Carl's Supermarket and Sandyland Park. Among the approximately 50 dozen hard-boiled decorated Easter eggs that will be hidden at the park, the youngsters will find 36 hollow plastic eggs, each containing a certificate entitling them to a special money or merchandise gift from Carl's Market. One of those colorful plastic eggs will hold the winning certificate for the stuffed chick. The contest is open to all children up to and including age 12. (Maple Valley News photo by Sue Hinckley) Irresistable Easter Savings ONE-A-DAY PLUS IRON\ VITAMINS 100’S ■"•‘"O’ 100’S S$259 MYLANTA LIQUID 12 OZ. TABLETS 100’S OXY 5 METAMUCIL I$149 es POWDER ^3' 14 OZ. ALKA SELTZER 25’S SPRAY 12 OZ. $159 1 OZ. oNE<g^1 LYSOL 99C, STAY FREE ’ Dv Pretty Easter partyware and coordinating accessories set a spring table that makes clean-up easy! of volunteer By Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Passports are official documents which allow you to travel around the globe and experience the diversity of the world’s culture and people. A 4-H Passport is also an official document, issued to young people and 4­ H leaders interested in learning more about their community, and its history and heritage, and about the culture and people of other lands. The 4-H Youth Program is inviting adults and older youth to become a new kind of volunteer: a 4-H Passport Key Leader. Passport Key Leaders will be letting youth and adults know how they can participate in one or all 4-H Passport programs, ranging from work­ adventure trips to other countries, hosting children from around the world, discovering their own family history, or helping solve problems in their own community. Passport Key Leaders will receive special orientation and training from Michigan State University Extension Faculty. This training will include review of all 4-H Passport opportunities, and training in public speaking, public relations, communication and leadership skills. Interested? Call Nancy Diuble, 543-2310 or write 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte,MI 48813. Please indicate your interest by April 25th. Your passport is waiting for you. Delegates to this year’s State FFA Convention from Maple Valley were (from left) Tim Joppie, Ernie Wright, and Art Allwardt, alternate. The Maple Valley FFA won a membership award, a Building Our American Communities State Award, and a FFA Scholarship Fund Contributor Award. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) Action-Ads MINI-PADS — 30’S —»—co 0ponsS!S Developing A Printing o Color Print Film no foreign film) Enjoy Easter A new kind 12 exposure Roll -............. $1.99 20 Exposure $ 2.9 9 24 Exposure Roll 3 49 PROCESSING— 20 Exposure Slides, Regular 8 or Super 8mm Movies.... ...$1.19 Limit on roll*With this coupon Offer good thru 4-8-8 4-8-80 j Guaranteed Film Developing ! . . REAL NICE: 1973 Detroiter, 12 x 60,2 bedroom with stove, refrigerator and 8 x 10 metal shed, fully carpeted except bathroom and kitchen, drapes and curtains. All set up and skirted in Mead-0Acres Mobile Home Park on Thornapple Lake, $5995. Phone 517-852-0741, Nashville. HELP CARE FOR TWO ^N JOY YOUR EASTER WITH US Join yovr Friends and Family at... The Steak House in Nashville for — EASTER DINNER — KIDS and light housekeeping. 852-1652. (tfn) Ham Steak and Yams..................... ’3.75 WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone STEAK HOUSE Restaurant 852-0713. (tfn) COMPLETE WITH SALAD BAR! Main St. in Nashville Ph. 852-0944 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday. April 2. 1980 — Page 9 Nashville Cub Scouts hold 'Pinewood Derby' Saturday, March 22, the Nashville Cub Scouts held their annual Race at the Kellogg School with 48 Cubs competing. Pack 3109 of Woodland also joined the fun, holding their race here this year, as they are a new pack and were unfamiliar with the mechanics of Derby Racing. The smell of popcorn lured folks to the snack stand while they waited for the races to begin. The opening organized by Jim Bryan featured the Cubs of both Packs, the U.S., den and race flags. At 3:00 o’clock the first two cars sped down the track, some 300 races later winning Cubs had been determined as follows: first place dens 1 thru 7 and Webelos 1 thru 4 Glen Sebastian, Eric Steidle, Nick Priddy, Kent Miller, Randy Bishop, Scott Tobias, Kris Hulsebos, Andy Finkler, Kenny Bishop and Richard Meade. Second places Matt Schaub, Robbie Norton, Matt Borner, Tom Wilson, Robie Loy, Gene Dishong, Ryan Hickey, Kevin Rathburn, Pat Hagon and Darren Fisher. Third places Mark Lancaster, Greg Shoup, Cody Matson, Darren Mc­ Donald, Bryant Filter, Tim Mulkins, Danny Kellogg and Billy Brenton. Finish judges Larry Price, Tom Reid and the boys of Scout Troop 177 called the races, except the ones too close to call which were re­ run. The cars chosen for best design belonged to Darren McDonald, Cody Matson and Robbie Loy. The Cubs winning the Pack race were 1st place Nick Priddy; second, Randy Bishop; and third, Andy Finkler.' These boys will no go to the District race to be held in Caledonia May 3. In the meadows young lambs play; they know that Easter's on its way. JOHNSON FURNITURE 112 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9594 races in the parent contests to the delight of the kids cheering for their parents. Cubmaster Ken Meade won the most races winning the trophy and the job for the next year. In every tree you'll find a nest of baby birds that never rest. NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE Good luck guys! We hope you do as well racing there. Following the Cub’s races, the 13 fathers and 2 mothers who built cars raced for the coveted parents trophy. There were some very close Winners of the Pinewood Derby include (front row, from left) Andy Finkler, third place speed; Randy Bishop, second place speed; Nick Priddy, first place speed; Cody Matson, second place design; Robbie Loy, third place design. Not included is Darren McDonald who placed first in design-. (Back row) David Finkler, awards chairman; and Cubmaster Ken Meade Jr. (Photo supplied) NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE SECURITY NATIONAL BANK S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0790 Obituaries This tiny chick peeps up to say — Have a Happy Easter Day! NAM ADDRES AGE, PHONE TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0634 Lyle W. Dean HASTINGS - Mr. Lyle W. Dean, 78, of Gun Lake, died Thursday, March 27,1980 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. He was born in Charlotte on May 23, 1901, the son of William and Lucinda (Sharpe) Dean. He attended Vermontville Schools. He married Gladys Northrup on June 11, 1919. He was employed by E. W. Bliss Company for forty-two years, retiring in 1963. Mr. Dean is survived by his wife, Gladys; three sons, Richard, David and Darrell Dean, all of Hastings; one daughter, Mrs. William (LaRae) Lord of Ada; twelve grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; four great - grandchildren and eight step - great - grand­ children. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 31, from the LeonardOsgood and Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Pastor Russell Sarver officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery at Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Vern (Helen) Hecker NASHVILLE — Mrs. Vern (Helen) Hecker, 80, of 107 Casgrove, died Thursday, March 20, 1980, at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. She was born on January 4,1900 in Lacey, the daughter of Jesse and Maud (Hill) Miller. She was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hecker is survived by one son, Laurence Hecker of Hastings; four daughters, Mrs. Earl (Marian) Flock of Galesburg, Mrs. Betty DePriester of Orlando, Florida, Mrs. Robert (Marvel) Garrow of Olivet, and Mrs. Robert (Carole) Aber of Nashville; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Bunny painting egg — bright colored eggs so pretty and neat making Easter a special treat. NAME Dorr H. Andrews Dorr H. Andrews, 91, of Vermontville, passed away March 27 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. He had been a cont. page 12 — Phone 945-9554 for Action-Ads ADDRESS AGE PHONE JOHNNY’S FOOD MART 160 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0640 �The Mople Volley New*. Nashville. Wednesday. April 2. 1980 — Page 10 Citizens of the week Bill Brenton is the tenyear-old son of Sue and Bill Brenton of Scott Road. He enjoys using his spare time to make models, ride his horse and three-wheeler; plus participates in football and wrestling. Bill is a fourth grader in Mrs. Jacoby’s room. Spelling and math are his favorite subjects. Sue Silky is a fifth grade student in Mr. Smith’s room. MEMBER Art is her favorite subject at school and is a favorite activity in her spare time. Horses are another hobby Association - Founded 1985 she .pursues. At Fuller Street School, (from left) Tony Eye, Dawn Lundquist, Bill Brenton,-and Sue, 11, is the daughter of Matt Bender are the honored students. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Silky of Gregg St. Sara Braden loves to roller skate, ride bikes and horses, and swim. She enjoys Maple Valley News collecting sea shells. Nashvilln, Michigan. She is the 11-year-old' Published weekly, delivered daughter of Sally and by Reminder Delivery Murray Stahl of Thornapple Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers. Lake Road. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Sara likes reading and A tour for anyone in­ Graphics Inc., Hastings, math the best. She is a sixth terested in dairy has been Mich. Subscription rates, grader in Sandy Briggs ’ $7.50 per year. Barry and planned for Saturday, April room. Eaton Counties $7.50 also. 5, 11:00 a.m. Tour through American Embryo in Middleville. Learn what is happening in the realm of embryo transplant. Call the Eaton County Extension Service (543-2310) for directions, or if rides are needed or to car pool, meet at the Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick in Charlotte, at 9:30 a.m. Noon - lunch. Bring your own sack lunch and beverage. 12:45 p.m. Stewart Bruinsma Farm, Mid­ dleville. View their rotary NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF parlor system and set-up. 1: 45 p.m. Wenger Farm, MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Middleville. Learn more EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN about their unique flush system. TO BE HELD 2: 30 p.m. Leave for home APRIL 15, 1980 Sue Silky (left) and Sara Braden are citizenship or Extension Office. School this week. For more information recipients at Kellogg TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) contact the Eaton County Please Take Notice that the Board of Education, pursuant to a Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310, or Lisa directive from the Intermediate School Board of Eaton Inter­ Lee, the Eaton County mediate School District, Michigan,.has called a special election NOTICE to... Holstein Association, at 627­ to be held in the district on Tuesday, April 15, 1980. 6290. Students who received citizenship awards this week at Fuller Street and Kellogg Elementary Schools in Nashville are Tony Eye, Dawn Lundquist, Matt Bender, Bill Brenton, Sue Silky, and Sara Braden. Tony Eye is a first grade pupil in Miss Harns’ room. Math is his favorite subject at Fuller Street School. NMWAper p He is the son of Bernard Eye of S. Mason Rd. Tony, 6, likes to help his Dad work on their truck, pull logs to make a chicken coop and mow the lawn. He also enjoys traveling and cam­ ping — especially roasting marshmallows around the campfire. Dawn Lundquist is the eight-year-old daughter of Sandra and Raymond Lundquist of Scott Road. In her spare time, she likes to color, roller skate, help feed the calves and draw pictures. At school, as a student in Miss Drake’s second grade class, Dawn loves music, gym, and art Matt Bender, 9, says reading and writing are his favorite subjects. A student in Nancy Ricketts’ third grade room, he has several sport and outdoor hobbies. Matt enjoys riding horses, playing football and baseball. He is the son of Anna and Ron,Bender of Guy Road. Dairy tour planned- SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7:00 O'CLOCK, A.M., AND CLOSE AT 8:00 O'CLOCK, P.M. TAKE NOTICE THAT the following proposition will be submit­ ted to the vote of the electors at the special election:' AREA VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the one mill limitation ($1.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation on the annual property tax previously approved by the electors of Eaton Intermediate School District, state of Michigan, for the establishment and operation of area vocational-technical education programs be increased by one mill ($1.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation? VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS Eaton County 4-H teens invited Eaton County 4-H Teens and former 4-H members are invited to the April bowling get-together, planned for Saturday, April 5, from 1-3 p.m. It will be held at the Char-Lanes Bowling Alley, 1780 Lansing Rd., Charlotte. Following bowling, the group will meet at Kardel Hall on the Fairgrounds to plan future activities and discuss organizing a teen group. The Vermontville Village Council has declared the week of April 7 through April 14 as VILLAGE CLEAN-UP WEEK. The Landfill will be open Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, April 13 - Monday, April 14? HOURS: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (NO CHARGE) The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: i 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 Schoolls. All school electors who are registered with the city or town­ ship clerk of the city or township iin which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Elam Rockwell, Secretary, Board of Education SECOND SESSION SPECIAL TRAINING FOR 4-H M 79 R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 RIDING VOLUNTEERS PLANNED There will be a second training session for volun­ teer in the Eaton County 4-H Horseback Riding for Handicappers program on Wednesday, April 9, at the Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charotte, at 7:30 p.m. This session will be for anyone interested in working with the program and was not able to attend the last training session on March 22. For more in­ formation call the Extension Office, 543-2310. Nashville CARLISLE 7 Battle Creek Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK CaH...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 2, 1980 — Page 11 Census count accuracy vital to school finance The 1980 Census begins April 1, and the accuracy of the count may mean more to school district than ever before. Congress uses census data to allocate federal funds. If the population count misses some people, schools could lose out on education dollars. For example, the number of children ages 5 to 17 in poor families deter­ mines the money allotted under Title I. The number of minority children in each state determines how Emergency School Aid Act funds are distributed. Grants for bilingual education depend on the number of children in non-Englishspeaking homes. Funds for adult education are based on the number of people age 18 and older with less than five years of schooling. State revenue sharing, much of which goes to education, also depends on the census breakdown. The office of Education faces a peculiar problem in allocating funds because school district boundaries do not always correspond with census tracts. Data must be retabulated to match geographical areas. In the next few months, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) will ask each of the nation’s 66,000 school district to plot its boundaries on census maps. Then the census' bureau or another agency can come up with a precise picture of a school district, says Marshall Turner of the census bureau. This was done in 1970 for district with 300 or more students. NCES has also asked the census bureau to tabulate the number of school-age children in low-income families (for Title I) and the ages ofchildren. Figures will also be broken down by racial groups. NCES also wants the educational attainment levels in each district, Turner says. The biggest problem facing the census is how to get everyone counted. The bureau estimates it missed more than 2 percent of the population in 1970, including 5 million minorities who have historically been un­ dercounted. The cost of the undercount is high. The National Urban League estimates that Chicago alone lost $2.5 million in revenue sharing money because so many blacks were missed. This year the bureau has set up a special Minority Statistics Program to im­ prove coverage. Committees will tap thousands of black, Hispanic and Asian and Pacific organizations to spread the word to their members about the benefits of returning the census forms. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR The Easter eggs we love to color! Plain white eggs are so much duller. NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 Our favorite is the Easter Bunny; the gifts he hides are very funny! NAME ADDRESS AGE PHON SIMON PHARMACY 207 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0845 Saturday, April 5 - 11:00 a.m. Dairy tour at American Embryo’s in Middleville and local farms. Leave from Charlotte Extension Office at 9:30 a.m. Return 3:30 -4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 5 - 3:00 p.m. Eaton County Clown Club Graduation and Performances, Charlotte Jr. High. Public cordially invited. Saturday, April 5 -1-3 p.m. 4-H Teen Bowling, Char-Lanes, Lansing Rd., Charlotte. Short Teen Club planning meeting at the Extension Office following. Monday, April 7 - 8:00 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Wednesday, April 9- 7:30 p.m. 4-H Jr. Livestock Association Meeting, Kardel Hall Wednesday, April 9 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Volunteer Training Session for those not attending March 22, Meadowview School, Charlotte Thursday, April 10 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Kardel Hall Saturday, April 12 - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. East-side Style Revue Judging. Evening Style Show - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, April 15 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Handicap Riding Committee, Extension Office Wednesday, April 16- 9 a.m. -1:45 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Thursday, April 17-7:30 p.m. 4-H Exchange Trip meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Friday, April 18 - 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte Saturday, April 19 -10-12 noon, “Developing and Mounting Photographs”, Photography Workshop, Kardell Hall, Fairgrounds Saturday, April 19- 4-8 p.m. Pancake Supper, Sponsored by EAton County 4-H'Council, 4-H Building, Charlotte. Public invited. Sunday, April 20 - 2-4 p.m. Outdoor meeting, “Wild Food Identification and Preparation”, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge Monday, April 21 - 9:30-2:30 p.m. Cultural Arts Day, Guest Lodge VFW Nat’l. Home, VFW Rd., Eaton Rapids. Reservations ($3.75) required by April 11, includes lunch and program. Open to public. Call 543-2310. Monday, April 21-7:30 p.m. Fair Board Meeting, Fair Of­ fice, Fairgrounds Wednesday, April 23 - 9 a.m. -1:45 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte Thursday, April 24 - 7-10 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Sakting, Adams’ Skating Center, Charlotte Friday, April 25 - 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Charlotte Saturday, April 26 - 4-H Hog Weigh-In, at member’s farms. Saturday, April 26 - 9:00 a.m. State 4-H Horse Jamboree, MSU Judging Pavilion. Monday, April 28 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds Thornapple General Store 201 Main St..... Nashville Hop on over... for our EASTER Basket Specials HOURS: Wed., Thur., Fri. & Sat. 10 to 5 Pretty tulips and daffodils dot the gardens and the hills. NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE IRENE’S BEAUTY SHOP 204 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9107 Mr and Mrs. Easter bunny are hopping into Easter with lots of goodies for girls and boys NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE SOUTH END FOOD & BEVERAGE 637 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9833 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, April 2, 1980 — Page 12 When it comes to spelling... they’re tops! Top winners in the spelling contest at Fuller Street School are pictured with the first place winner (wearing a crown) Angela Williams. Others are (from left) Amy Howard, Mickey Tilley, Tracy House, Kevin Engle, Danielle Burg, and Bill Brenton. All are students in Mrs. Jacoby's room. (Maple (MapleValley ValleyNews Newsphoto photoby byVirginia VirginiaAlles) Alles) First graders frost Easter cookies It looked like a miniature cookie factory in operation last week in Miss Harn's first grade room at Fuller Street School in Nashville. Students had the opportunity to frost and decorate, with sparkling colored sugars, their own Easter-shaped cutout cookies for a special treat. At work on the tasty project are (from left) Jody DeGroot, Scott Armour, Kristin Reid, Jason Brown, D. J. Lamance, and Travis Norton. (Maple Valley News photo by Virginia Alles) Honored for service to girl scouting: 17882620 Vermontville Girl Scouts and leaders would like to congratulate Joyce Rathburn and announce that she has received “The Girl Scout Certificate of Achievement Award” in appreciation for her service and dedication to the organization. Mrs. Rathburn of Ver­ montville has been selected for the award “for being outstanding in the Michigan Girl Scout Council and her community. The appreciation award is the second highest award one can achieve in the Girl Scout program. Mrs. Rathburn has been active in Girl Scouts for 13 years. She has been a leader, camp director, assistant camp director and service unit director, a postion she is presently filling with ex­ cellence. CONGRATULATIONS ! February... Scout of the month “...a tisket ...a tasket”... fractions help to make a basket Carefully following directions and applying fractions in measuring were the secrets to making colorful Easter baskets in Mrs. Jacoby's fourth grade class. The baskets were woven with strips of paper which had to match specific measure­ ments in order to turn out right. A sampling of the finished products are shown by students (front row, from left) Dina James, Kim Goodman, Danny Kellogg, and Wendy Thompson. In the back are Lana Kienutske, Scot Scramlin, Paul Bell and Lloyd Cooper. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) Serving our country Bonnie J. Gagne Troop 177 Nashville CHICKS ARE COMING April 3rd 25 FREE CHICKS ...with 50-lbs. of CHICK STARTENA APRIL 3rd ■ Starting at 12:00 (All orders placed for specific breeds will be in this date). FARMER'S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings Ph. 945-9926 Purina... planning tomorrow with research today Robert Kesler is eleven years old and holds the rank of Tenderfoot. He is an assistant patrol leader and troop bugler. He has at­ tended See & Do Silver Dollar Trails and Polar Bear camp outs. Robert’s hobbies are experimenting and chemistry. His parents are Paul and Daisy Kesler who reside at 1500 Clark Road, Woodland, Michigan. Obituary, (rom page 9 patient there for a month. A retired farmer, Andrews was a member of the Ver­ montville Masonic Lodge 232 F&AM and the Vermontville Congregational Church. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Agnes) Lake of Ver­ montville and Shirley Brumm of Charlotte; two sons, Edward of Charlotte and Ion of Vermontville; eleven grandchildren, and sixteen great grandchildren. March 27 (FHTNC) Navy Seaman Recruit Bonnie J. Gagne, daughter of Lewis O. and Barbara L. Gagne of Route 1,, Don Road,, Vermontville,- 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-job training in one of the Navy’s 85 basic occupation fields. Included in their studies were seamanship, close order drill, Naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of instruction are eligible for three hours of college credit in Physical Education and Hygiene.. A 1975 graduate of Maple Valley High School, she joined the Navy in January 1980. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Cedric Root officiated. In­ terment was in Gresham Cemetery. Michael W. Yost U.S. FORCES, Germany (AHTNC) March 26 - Spec. 4 Michael W. Yost, son of Mr. and Mrs. B.W. Yost, Route 2, Nashville asve Hwy., Hwy. wy., Ver­ montville, recently par­ ticipated in an Army Training and Evaluation Program in Germany. The program is designed to evaluate individual and unit efficiency under simulated combat conditions. Yost is a truck driver with the 54th Engineer Battalion in Wildflecken. David B. Powell FORT RILEY, Kan. (AHTNC) March 18 - Pfc. David B. Powell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne K. Powell, Route 1, Vermontville, recently was assigned as a carpenter with the 34th Engineer Battalion at Fort Riley, Kan. The Long Form could save you money on your taxes This year, make sure you are using the proper tax form. Even if you filed the Short Form last year, your circumstances this year could help you save money by filing the Long Form. At H&R Block, we’ll review your tax sit­ uation to decide which form al­ lows you to pay the lowest legit­ imate tax. 303 S. MICHIGAN HASTINGS 945-5345 Open 9 to 9 Daily 9 to 5 Saturday 102 S. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE 852-9666 Open 9 to 6 Daily 9 to 5 Saturday OPEN MONDAY thru SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! BIDS WILL BE TAKEN On a 1978 CHEVROLET Nova, 4-Dr. Car can be seen at Village Hall. Bids must be received by the Nashville Clerk by April 10, 1980 at 12:00 noon. The Village of Nashville has the right to reject any or all bids.SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Village Clerk �East Side.. .west Side all around the town Chamber of Commerce be the last meeting before membership dinner will be Maple Syrup Festival. hheld at 7 o’clock, April 8, at Please call 726-1040 for your the Sugar Hut Cafe. This will reservation. by...Dora S. Nisse Our congratulations to Cheiyl Bacon. She is the receipiant of the “Vomberg Scholarship” at Maple Valley. Cheryl is planning to go to California to complete her education. The Michigan Federation of Humane Societies held their Board meeting and mini-workshop Saturday, March 29, at the Holiday Inn South, Lansing. Eaton Counties Animal Control Director’s Capt. Joseph Jager and Lt. Arlo Eaton were the speakers of the afternoon forum. Animal Control Depts, and Humane Societies from acrossed our state were present to hear about our operation in Eaton Co. and seek help in planning for their own counties. Our Eaton County. Humane Society has done a terrific job in bringing these Depts, together.- Welcome to all the visitors at the Methodist Church Sunday, and to those of you who we hadn’t seen in awhile. Edith and Harold Benedict’s family and friends, relatives make a small crowd. Edith gave a most interesting presen­ tation of . our mission problems in Hati. Village Council will meet April 10th at Mildred Allen Library at 7:30. This is a change so take note. School election on April 15 on the Vo-Ed issue. Get in­ formed so you’ll be able to cast your vote where and in the matter it will count the most Township election on the 7th of April for the portion of the area formerly represented by Commissioner Ainslie. Clean up days 7-14 ofApril. The landfill will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday, April 12-14, at no charge. Take advantage of these days, lets all sparkle for the festival ahead. Every organization is stepping up their activities as the deadline approaches for Maple Syrup Festival Days — Lots of senior citizens groups and special interest groups will be visiting our town. Baptism of the Fred Rodriguez’s baby took place Sunday. Our congratulations to the entire family. Speedy recoveries to Shirley Exelby, Sandy Hulbert, Art Shetenhelm, Bob Todd, Sharon Mason, and anyone I might have missed. Getting the lion of March Monday morning, hoping it will all be gone in a couple of days. Crocuses will show up among all the white stuff. Thought — Faith shines brightest in the dark. Engagements On Easter morn, our basket's full, out of the straw, the eggs we pull! Mother hen watches baby chicks, happily, do merry tricks. NAME NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE ADDRESS AGE PHONE Furlong’s Variety 171 S. Main, Vermontville REID — HAMILTON Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reid of Nashville, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Ann, to Michael Duane Hamilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Hamilton, of Nashville. Both are graduates of Maple Valley High School. Mike is employed with Duane Hamilton Ex­ cavating, Inc., and Julie is employed at the Nashville Laundromat. A May wedding is being planned. ASPINALL—BURPEE Mr. and Mrs. Carl Aspinall, 4967 Guy Road, Nashville, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Carla Jean, to Gary Paul Burpee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bur­ pee, 8211 Bivens Road, Nash­ ville. Carla is a 1979 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed by the Federal Government. Gary is a 1976 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by General Motors in Lansing. An August 2nd wedding is being planned. Veterans reminded of employment rights An Easter egg you'll love to color, a favorite thing to do at Easter time. NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE TROWBRIDGE SERVICE 301 S. Main, Vermontville — 726-0569 The Veterans Administration and the Department of Labor have joined forces to remind recently discharged ser­ vicemen and women of their reemployment rights. VA is including in an in­ formation kit it sends to new veterans a Labor Depart­ ment flyer detailing the reemployment rights federal legislation mandates for them. Officials of the two agencies believe the flyer will aid veterans confronted with reemployment problems, many ■ of whom are unaware of the rights they have in this area. By law veterans are en­ titled to restoration in their previous job or to a similar one offering the same seniority, status and pay, including . all benefits becoming due after reem­ ployment which would have accrued by seniority. Veterans must apply to their pre-service employer within 90 days after separation from active duty. There are special provisions for veterans who remain hospitalized following military service. There are also special provisions for reservists and Air National Guard per­ sonnel. For further information and assistance veterans should contact the nearest Veterans Administration regional office or Depart­ ment of Labor field office. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS Sugar Hut Cafe 174 S. Main, Vermontville — 726-1040 Action-Ads FOR MASON SHOES... Phone 852-9311. (4-2) FOR BLAIR PRODUCTS... Phone 852-9311. (4-2) WANTED: 6 ambitious people interested in making an extra $1,000 a month working part-time. Phone 758-3264, Lacey, (tfn) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING:’ Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzp Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) Public Hearing The Nashville Village Council will hold a public hearing on the planned use of the 11th entitlement period Federal Revenue Sharing ($25,973.00) in conjunc­ tion with the 1980 fiscal year budget on April 10, 1980 at 6:30 p.m. at Castleton Township Hall in Nashville. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Village Clerk Need a NEW... BATTERY? •MARINE • MOTORCYCLE • GARDEN TRACTOR We have the Battery “YOU” Need! Start" Spring Right! Wheeler Marine M-66 South of Nashville 852-9609 �The Mople Volley News. Noshville. Wednesdoy. April 2 1980 — Poge 14 Classroom Easter projects from painting eggs to writing about customs and traditions Besides painting Easter eggs, students in Mrs. Long's fourth grade class at Fuller have researched and written about traditions and customs of the coming holiday. A sampling of the students’ essay work appears below: EASTER EGGS By Jodi Spidel The custom of exchanging eggs began in ancient times. The ancient Egyptians often dyed eggs in spring colors. In some European countries, WESTERN PINES TACK SHOP 192 N. SHAYTOWN RD., VERMONTVILLE (517) 726-1426 10% to 40% OFF All SADDLES Large Selection From Which to Choose I NOW thru April 30th people colored eggs red to represent the joy of the resurrection. In England, friends wrote messages and dates on the eggs EASTER RABBITS Many children believe that an Easter bunny brings thier Easter eggs. One legend says a poor woman dyed some eggs during a famine and hid them in a nest as an Easter present for her children. When her children found the nest a big rabbit hopped away. This story spread that the rabbit brought the eggs. EASTER By Diana Morawski HOURS: Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m. to9 p.m.. Sun. & Mon. CLOSED For all your Insurance Needs See the ...ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Easter is the most im­ portant holy day of the Christian religion. Easter comes in early spring. Most Christians celebrate Easter on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25. The story of Easter comes from the Bible. The gospel tell that the body of Jesus disappeared from his tomb on the third day after his crucifixion. An angel ap­ peared to his followers and annoced. He is risen. Christians everywhere celebrate Easter with great jqy. In many areas children collect candy and chocolate bunnies and hunt for colorful Easter eggs. Many people wears new spring cloths to church on Easter. “Happy Easter!*’ Vermontville little league football Trumble Agency ^Auto-Owners Insurance 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-7284)634 ATTENTION all parents of 3rd thru 7th grade boys. There will be a meeting on April 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the all-purpose room at Maplewood School to decide on forming a 7th and 8th grade team for this fall. ANY INTERESTED PARENTS, PLEASE ATTEND, or call Barb Dickinson, 725-1227. (4­ 9) Community Events . . Public Invited to Program on Child Abuse — Volunteer worker, Kay Loftus, ac­ companied by another resource per­ son, will present a program on "Child Abuse and Neglect" on Tuesday night, April 8, at Peace United Methodist Church, at 8:00 p.m. Peace church is located at 6043 Scott Rd., 4 miles west of Nashville, corner of M-79 and Barryville Rd., and the public is invited to come and learn more about this growing problem. 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 appreciate y our help. If you need someone to pick up your papers, Call 852-0742. MAPLE VALLEY WOMEN'S SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION MEETING - April 10,1980 7:30 p.m. — Room A-l At the High School ★ ELECTION OF OFFICERS ★ FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BAKE SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 5th 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon at the... Security National Bank in Nashville Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Egg-citing painting Mrs. Long's fourth grade class has been busy with several Easter-oriented projects. Here, students decorate Easter eggs with paints: (from left) Lisa Endsley, Stephanie Langer, Diona Morawski, Kent Miller, Lori Smith, Tim Mulkin, Debbie Wadsworth, Michele Schantz, Robbie Norton, and Becky Allerding. (Maple Valley News photo by Virginia Aites) College week offers guides to women entering work force By Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist Wherever in the world a woman might find herself faced with the need to earn a living - as a mother needing extra money for her family, or a woman made suddenly single through divorce or death - there is a College Week course to begin where she finds herself, and another to take her the next step. College Week, June 16-19 this year, has been an annual event at Michigan State University for more than 50 years. It is sponsored by the Family Living Education program of the Cooperative Extension Service and by the MSU College of Human Ecology. From the beginning, College Week has been designed to meet the con­ of temporary needs Michigan citizens, according to Eaton County Home Economist, Ann Ross. In the earliest days, College Week taught basic home-making skills to rural women. For today’s challenges, the classes are realistic and clear. "What Happens When Mothers Work?” will deal with the stress, guilt and changes in family relationships that occur when mothers go to work. For the woman dealing with shaky self-confidence, “Work and Self-Confidence” will focus on psychological growth, illuminating the forces and relationships that thwart a woman’s self- esteem. “The Woman Alone” will discuss financial matters, psychological adjustments and other details of living as a single. It will also outline how the woman who finds herself suddenly alone can develop a support system. These classes are only the beginning. 'College Week offers some 55 classes in homemaking, leadership, family life, art, cooking and more. For more information on how you can take advantage of the wide range of College Week courses, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte (5432310). Registration blanks are now available. Inflation Fighter Freestyle wrestling clinic offered The Maple Valley wrestling staff is offering instruction in freestyle wrestling during the month of April. Anyone, any age is welcome. Meetings are scheduled for April 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29 and 30, from 3:30- 4:30 at the Maple Valley High School. Rides should be there at 5:00 to pick up the participants. The instructors will- be Mark McMillen, Brian Chaffee, Jon Kent, Jon Villanueva and Marlon Sparks. The staff hopes to see all you young freestylers participating. Serving our country Jennifer J. Ramsey BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. Jennifer J. Ramsey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hejl of Route 2, Zepher Hills, Fla., has been appointed a non­ commissioned officer (NCO) in the U.S. Air Force. She completed training in management, leadership, human relations and NCO responsibilities, before being awarded this status. Sergeant Ramsey is a jet engine mechanic at Blytheville Air Force Base, here. Her husband, David, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ramsey .of 176 E.. Main, Vermontville, Mich. 25% OFF ANY ZIPPER — IN STOCK — (30% OFF Navy Blue... Hi Ross) We have over 400 ZIPPERS in stock. FURLONG’S VARIETY 171S. Main 726-1164 Sole at each store runs til April 8th. BULK GARDEN SEED Mfe Hare at the Hardware at 10% OFF —Get them early while we have a good stock. (Also we have... 1 PACKAGE SEEDS) Vermontville Hardware k 131 S. Main 726-1121 a �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 2, 1980—Page 15 Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held March 13, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at Castleton Town­ ship Hall was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Curtis, Kohfeldt, Kienutske, Babcock, Spoelstra and Hinckley. Also Village Attorney David Dimmers was present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read by the Deputy Clerk iin the absence of Village Clerk Susan Corkwell. Motion by Spoelstra, support by Hinckley that the following bills be allowed and orders to be drawn Treasurer for the same. Yes Curtis, Kohfeldt, Babcock Spoelstra and Hinckley, Kienutske abstained from vote. Motion carried. GENERAL POLICE DEPARTMENT Hometown Lumber ... 175.82 Cons. Power (office) .. 101.13 Hastings Sanitary Service................... 1,575.00 Security National Bank .. 8.00 Maple Valley News . 152.09 Maple Leaf Florists . . 24.00 Hastings Comm. Printers 12.78 Cadillac Overall Supply.. 4.50 J-Ad Graphics................ 71.50 Time Insurance.............. 20.20 Cons. Power (Street).. 830.45 Carls Market.................... 13.81 County Board of Canv. 109.20 Michigan Bell Telephone Michigan Bell 22.00 Kent Oil Co 274.33 Simon Pharmacy 4.79 Farmers Gas & Oil 6.32 General Electric 13.20 Nashville Auto & Farm .10.36 Nashville Hardware ... . 5.66 Hometown Lumber ...... 41.86 Edwards Ind. Sales 15.81 Michigan Bell 39.21 Nashville Hardware ... 72.35 Chempace Corp 231.09 Maple Valley Impl........100.00 Hometown Lumbe 7.52 Nashville Auto & Farm 106.94 Simon Pharmacy 2.65 Cons. Power (Water).. 401.56 Cons. Power Co. (Sewer) 211.00 Michigan Bell................. 17.09 Water Pollution Control. ............... 42.00 Carls Market 10.30 Total Communications .15.00 Detroit Pump & Mfg....... 31.07 Lonny Kienutske (PH.).. 20.71 Nashville Auto & Farm .. 1.46 Lonny Kienutske (Gas Refund) 58.52 Nashville Hardware ... 16.00 STREET DEPARTMENT PARKS GARAGE & EQUIPMENT Todd Automotive W. S. Parley & Co *?**“»« J”* ^aniafct JjAjMMiS ■■fcl anj^. (; IHW! IL jsiw- ,1 I &t«^ 111®'’*1 WATER AND SEWER 25.00 5.91 Maple Valley Concrete Product 30.60 Bruce Kueffer was present from Williams and Works for discussion on the sewer system. Russell Keech, Roy Obreiter and Joyce Skedgell, Officials from Farmers Home- Administration, were present to outline a letter of conditions that the Village must agree before loans and grants can be approved for the sewer project. Motion by Kienutske that we sign agreement to meet requirements of the conditions presented to us by Farmers Home Form No. FHA 442-46. Support by Hinckley. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Kohfeldt, support by Curtis that we sign requirements for obligation funds form FHA 440-1. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Kienutske, support by Kohfeldt that we select Security National Bank for our financing Agent. Yes, Curtis, Kohfeldt, Babcock, Kienutske, Spoelstra. Hinckley abstained from vote. Motion carried. Hinckley read the DPW report. It was agreed that we sign the Co-Operative Pur­ chasing Agreement with the State. Motion by Hinckley, support by Curtis that the Village pay Mr. Donald Langham $450.00 for sewer repair in 1968 and have Attorney Dimmers draw up a release to be signed by Mr. and Mrs. Langham. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Kohfeldt, supported by Hinckley that we accept the Employee Blue Cross Blue Shield Employee Benefit Program. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Kienutske, support by Hinckley that the Village offer to enter into a five year (5) agreement with Castleton Township that the Village will pay five hundred ($500.00) dollars per year for the use of the Castleton Township Hall for all Village meetings and voting. The five hundred dollars ($500.00) would go to pay utilities and cleaning and maintenance of the hall. It is also requested that smoking be allowed in the old meeting room. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Kienutske, support by Hinckley that we sign the application for solid waste disposal area license. Yes Babcock, Hinckley, Curtis, Kohfeldt, Kienutske. No, Spoelstra. Motion carried. Motion by Kohfeldt, support by Curtis that we sign the two easements No. 68-124 and No. 25R 125R124 and authorize Christiansen to sign the papers. Yes, Spoelstra, Kohfeldt, Hinckley and Curtis. No, Babcock and Kienutske. Motion by Spoelstra, support by Kohfeldt that we authorize application to be made to State DNR and E.P.A. for a grant to purchase the Drewyor property which is a total acreage of 11.9 laying East of the Village treatment plant property on Greggs Crossing Road at a cost of $13,000.00. This includes easement for force main to cross his other property subject to approval of the title holder. Yes, Hinckley, Kohfeldt, Babcock, Spoelstra, Kienutske. No, Curtis. Motion carried. Motion by Kienutske and support by Kohfeldt that we establish an Annual Town Hall Meeting to be held this year on May 1, 1980. Yes, Babcock, Spoelstra, Hinckley, Kienutske and Curtis. No, Kohfeldt. Motion carried. Motion by Kohfeldt and support by adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Date: March 27, 1980 Proposed township hall rental fee discussed at Castleton’s annual meeting By Susan Hinckley The question of whether or not Nashville . will start paying rent for use of Castleton Township Hall for village meetings is still unanswered following the township’s annual electors’ meeting Saturday. However, the problem may be one step closer to being resolved. A village council com­ mittee is expected to meet with township officials in the near future to attempt to iron out their differences. The session was suggested Saturday by Nelson Rasey, Castleton Township trustee. The council committee must be appointed by Nashville Village President Harold Christiansen who was not present at the Saturday township meeting. “We [resented what we thought was a fair proposal, which was a flat fee for each use of the hall,” said Rasey. “We thought it sounded reasonable and we expected a reply from the council to consider it, discuss it, and make any adjustments that might be necessary.” Rasey added that he was “shocked” to read the council’s reply in the form of a news item. The impending rental charge was made public at a March budget meeting of the Nashville council, as officials sought to fit what they estimated to be an annual $900 cost into their 1980-81 village budget.. Christiansen advised the council at that meeting that the township had suggested a monthly rental fee of $60 for five meetings, plus $15 for each additional meeting over that number. The village presently holds four regularly scheduled meetings in the hall, plus occasional special meetings and all village elections. Rasey said Saturday that the proposed amount would have included utilities, a fact which had been misunderstood by some village officials at the March budget meeting. Nashville has been using the more spacious township facility since September 1978 when it was deemed that Nashville’s village hall was too cramped for public meetings and that its limited seating capacity of 17 per­ sons was often exceeded. At the March budget meeting, Nashville officials were immediately critical of the proposed rental fee suggested by the township because Nashville residents also pay property taxes to Castleton Township. To avoid paying rental on the hall, several village officials at the March budget meeting suggested moving Nashville’s public meetings to a village-owned former waterworks building in Putnam Park. The 1891 brick structure was recently renovated as a warming room and community hall, but is heated only with a free-standing circular fireplace. The proposed move was also noted at Saturday’s township meeting. “The majority of the council wishes to move to the waterworks building,” said Lonny Kienutske, immediate-pastvillage trustee. “I feel it would be a great disservice to the residents of Nashville who are part of Castleton Township.” Kienutske pointed out that 40 percent of the township’s tax dollars come from the village, which contains 58 percent of the total population of Castleton Township. (Part of the village is in Maple Grove Township.) Kienutske stressed that he was speaking only as a private citizen since his council term recently ex­ pired, but said he felt any charge for the hall should be connected to utilities only — by...Ava Kroger There was a good attendance of women from the Nashville Methodist Church, Vermontville Methodist Church, and Vermontville Congregational Church at the Lenten Breakfast given Wednesday morning by the ladies of the Gresham Church. Mrs. Winifred Jacobs of Grand Ledge was the speaker. Mr. Arthur Shetenhelm is still very ill at St. Lawrence Hospital, and Mrs. Shirley Exelby is a patient at Sparrow Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ommen, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Aldrich, and Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Rogers and Mrs. Mary Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING — The special meeting of the Nashville Village Coun­ cil March 13, 1980 at 6:30 p.m. at Castleton Township Hall was called to order by President Christiansen. Present, Curtis, Kohfeldt, Kienutske, Babcock, Spoel­ stra and Hinckley. Purpose of this special meeting was to present proposed budget for the 1980 fiscal year and the proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing. Discussion on“the proposed budget. No changes were made. The Trustees presented the proposed use of the 1980 Federal Revenue sharing as follows: Libra Library ................ $1,500.00 Garage (roof) . .<...........1,500.00 Cemetery (Chapel roof) 1,500.00 MV RRDC Park ............................................ 1,500.00 Water Tower 5,000.00 Street Construction 14,973.00 Motion by Hinckley and support by Spoelstra to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Harold Christiansen, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Date: March 27, 1980 “It has never been my intention to charge any non­ profit organization for use of the hall,” said Cooley, Saturday. There was no rental fee mentioned in the 1978 agreement between the township and village to allow Nashville use of the hall on South Main St. One stipulation at that time required the village to clean the hall after each use. Saturday, some township officials indicated that they had not been entirely satisfied with the prompt­ ness or thoroughness of the cleaning done at the hall by village personnel. In other business Satur­ day, the township board: -Set the date, time and place of board meetings for the next fiscal year. --Designated as depositories for township funds the Nashville branches of Security National Bank and Eaton Federal Savings & Loan. --Heard Township Treasurer Geneva Brumm read the township’s financial statement for the year en­ ding March 19, 1980. -Heard individual annual reports on township activity given by Clerk Geraldine Long and Supervisor Cooley. -Reviewed the proposed 1980-81 township budget, with anticipated revenues of $86,337. The board also heard proposed uses of federal and state revenue sharing monies for the new fiscal year. Vermontville news to Curtis even if the present ratio has to be increased. He said the township should not receive a rental or maintenance fee from the village, since Nash­ ville taxpayers are already contributing to support of the hall. Nashville paid the town­ ship $288 for the past fiscal year to cover 50 percent of the electric costs in the hall. The large meeting room which the village uses is electrically heated. Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley said Saturday that sharing in the electricity costs is not a' logic way to share in the operational costs of the hall. He said the township board is open to suggestions of a more logical and fair solution. A recent counteroffer by the village proposed entering into a 5-year rental agreement with the township for $500 per year, to include utilities, cleaning and maintenance on the hall. Audience suggestions at Saturday’s meeting included establishing a per-meeting fee for use of the hall for every purpose other than township business. This amount would ■ include cleaning and utilities and would be charged the village as well as other groups. Service clubs such as the Lions, Friends of the Library and Jaycees, have been allowed free use of the hall in the past. Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Shaw returned last week from their winter in Florida. Mrs. Marian Wenger and Ilene took Mrs. Ruth Aldrich out Sunday to a restaurant in Ionia for a belated birthday dinner, then visited Merle Martin’s sugar house. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Rodriguez and Mrs. Ava Kroger were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ames of Brethren, Mr. Randy Ames and Miss Becky Allen of Grand Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Carson Ames of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Rodriguez of Battle Creek and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rodriguez whose baby daughter, Christa Lynn, was christened at the Methodist morning service. Weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict and Brenda were Mr. and Mrs. Dave Rishel and Derek of Rossville, Ind., Terry Benedict of Troy, Dr. and Mrs. Sunila Das, Monica and Molina of Ann Arbor. Other visitors on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brimmer and Candy of Charlotte and Mr. Michael Cates of Holt. Mr. and Mrs. Doh Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Petersen, and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Benedict attended the 11C2 Lions Club meeting in Lansing Saturday of which Mr. Gene Fisher is District Governor. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Nor­ thrup and Mrs. Lana Holly, Mr. and Mrs. La Vance Aldrich and Linda, Mrs. Leta Nagle and Mrs. Hermina Southern attended the funeral Monday p.m. of Mr. Lyle Dean, 78, at the Leonard-Osgood Funeral Home in Hastings. Mr. Dean passed away early Friday at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Holy Week Services: April 3, Thursday - 7:00 p.m. at the Vermontville Methodist Church, Maundy Communion. April 4, Friday -1:00 p.m., Good Friday services at the Vermontville Methodist Church. Rev. David Fleming preaching Easter Sunrise service at Gresham. Break­ fast at 7:00 a.m., followed by a worship service. Easter Morning worship at 9:30 a.m. at Gresham, 11:00 a.m. at Vermontville. The Can­ tata “It Took a Miracle” on April 13 at Methodist Church with Congregational Church as guests. The Woman’s Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. April 7 at the Library. Program in charge of Mrs. Mary Fisher on International Affairs. Action Ads PORCH SALE: Toys and misc. Thursday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon. 309 Phillips, Nashville. WANTED TO BUY: Old double mattresses, $5.00, and springs, $3.00. Phone 852­ 9208, anytime. NOTICE All cancellations and changes must be in by 5 p.m. Fridays for following publication. (tfn) �The Mople Volley New*. No*hville. Wedneidoy April 2. 1980 — Poge 16 EASTER Vanden Brink SEMI-BONELESS A TASTE OF THS TROPICS.... 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 107, No. 46 — Wednesday, April 9, 1980 Nashville based ambulance service to receive new vehicle — By Susan Hinckley Our local Castleton - Maple Grove - Nashville ambulance crew will soon be running errands of mercy in a new vehicle, thanks in part to a recently approved Com­ munity Block Grant from the U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development. Part of that $405,000 HUD grant designated for the village and two townships over the next two years will pay $18,000 of the apCustomers cluster around the FOL bakp sale tables Saturday, selecting such tempting goodies as Easter Bunny cookies complete with frosting cottontails: rabbit shaped chocolates in various colors; jelly bean-topped cupcakes, plus pies, breads and more.. (Maple Valley News photos) proximate $23,600 cost of the cording to Steven Reid, new 1980 Ford ambulance. administrative assistant in Approval for ordering the the Barry County Grants vehicle was granted last Office in Hastings. week at the Monday night Local ambulance meeting of the local am­ department spokesmen bulance board. describe the new vehicle as a Manufactured by Me Coy - Type 2 ambulance with a 460 Miller Co., the vehicle is engine in a 1-ton chassis. being purchased through In a departure from the Dennis Distributing Co. of standard red color, the new Flint. vehicle will be white with Delivery is expected in orange trim. This is about 45 to 60 days, ac- significant only in that our local fire and ambulance departments have recently been reorganized as separate entities to meet state regulations. Of course, our dedicated local volunteers who com­ Swearingen will be at the prise both crews still work Nashville Baptist Church for hand-in-hand to keep our 7 p.m. services starting April community safe. Their 19 and continuing through talents and devotion to duty is something for which area April 23. 'Appearing with residents can be continually Swearingen will be Virginia thankful. In other business related to gospel singer Billy Speer, the ambulance department, who also performed at the the HUD grant is also slated local church last year. to construct a “Safety Speer is a nationallyknown recording artist. He Center” to house the vehicles and equipment of the local currently serves as youth ambulance department. pastor at the Faith Bible The site of this building Church in Sterling, Virginia. will be just north of the Swearingen is a full-time present fire station on a evangelist who has preached presently vacant lot at many of the world’s Although specific dates largest and fastest growing have not been set, Reid, in­ churches. He travels all over dicated last week that the United States speaking in construction of the' facility youth crusades, high school will hopefully begin this Florida evangelist to conduct crusade at Nashville Baptist Easter goodies and cuddly critters help raise funds for Library project Wayne Swearingen, the Florida evangelist who made such a successful appearance at the Nashville Baptist Church in January 1979, will return this month to conduct a 5-day crusade at the church. cont. page 14 — summer. Rep. Gilmer to speak in Nashville Two young girl scouts, Patty Jarman and Missy Adams, show cuddly critters made by Troop No. 730 to customers: Irene Bloom (left) and Don Cousins. Easter “goodies” were selling like hotcakes Saturday morning at the Friends of the Library bake sale in front of Security Bank in Nashville. Business was brisk as sunshine and springtime temperatures attracted winter-weary shoppers. The FOL took advantage of the balmy weather to set up shop outside the bank, rather than in the lobby as had been planned earlier. Proceeds of the bake sale will be added to a fund being built by the FOL for a movie projector to be used at Putnam Public Library. Cuddly critters, handmade by members of Girl Scout Troop No. 730, were offered for sale Saturday in con- junction with the FOL baked goodies. The fluffy bunnies, chicks and ducklings were quite a conversation piece as customers clustered around the display tables in front of the bank. The animals were fashioned from yarn with felt trim, some added with the aid of FOL members. Under the guidance of troop leader Mrs. James Pino, the young girl scouts have been frequent volun­ teer helpers at the library. A colorful ripple afghan in shades of Easter egg pastels was also on display at the FOL sale Saturday. Crocheted by FOL member Judy Hook, the afghan is one of two prizes in a raffle sponsored by the organization. Proceeds will also aid the movie projector fund. The other top prize in a May 30 drawing will be $10 of gasoline from any Nashville service station. Post card collectors The Southwestern Michigan Post Card Collectors Exchange Club will hold its annual Spring Show and Sale at the Kalamazoo Public Museum, 315 South Rose Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Saturday, April 12, 1980, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Save this notice! It will not be repeated. State Rep. Donald H. Gilmer (R-55th District) will be in Nashville Wednesday evening, April 9, to speak to the local Chamber of Commerce at a 7 p.m. dinner meeting at the Steak House Restaurant. Gilmer is expected to speak on topics of local in­ terest and will conduct, a question - and answer session following his presentation. To aid Gilmer in selecting subjects of concern to Nashville area residents, local Chamber of Commerce members sub­ mitted various suggested categories in a com­ munication with Gilmer last month. Gilmer has been a frequent visitor in Nashville since his first successful bid for the House seat in 1976. He is currently serving his second 2-year term as Representative of the 55th state legislative district. Gilmer resides at Augusta, where he and his family own and operate Hillcrest Or­ chards. �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 9, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News Nashville’s “snowbirds” are starting to return home a sure sign that spring is at hand. Arriving last Tuesday evening were Velva and Bill Bitgood who had spent the last five months at Zephyrhills, Florida. We are happy to report that Bill’s health is much improved following his recent hospitalization there. Grandson Chris Bitgood flew to Florida and helped his grandparents drive their auto back to Michigan. Other recent returnees from the sunny South are Mrs. Alice Keihl and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bateman, who arrived in Nashville in March after wintering since January at Clearwater, Florida. Mrs. Harold (Jo) Christiansen ofNashville is a patient at Pennock Hospital following foot surgery there last Monday. At this writing, she was expected to be hospitalized at least until this past weekend. Jo is presently in Room 334 and would enjoy hearing from her friends. She hopes to be back on her feet soon! Saturday callers on Harold Christiansen were Mr. and Mrs. Detroit Hicks of Lan­ sing. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville was in Hastings on business last Tuesday,' and enjoyed supper with her daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Cleo Jacobs, at their home at Algonquin Lake. At this writing, Mrs. Ramsey planned to attend Easter Sunday services at St. Phillips Church in Battle Creek with the Jacobs and to accompany them to a restaurant later for Easter breakfast. A festival of Scottish music featuring kilted pipers and drummers was enjoyed last Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Gerald (Jane) Shoup of Nashville* Mr. and Mrs. Norman (Nyla) Stanton of rural Dowling, and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Edgerton of Battle Creek. The event was held af the Polish National Alliance hall in Battle Creek. Per­ forming many traditional bagpipe melodies, spirited Scottish dances and folk ballads were the Clan Mac Neil of Williamston and the Clan Mac Donald of Lewis. Following their presen­ tation, the Lew Boyd dance band played for audience dancing. A typical Scottish dinner of meat pies was served at the festival. A colorful ripple afghan in lovely shades of Easter-egg pastels is a grand prize in a raffle currently being conducted by Nashville’s Friends of the Library. The afghan is the handiwork of Judy Hook of Nashville, and it is on display now at Put­ nam Public Library. Another top prize in the raffle is $10 worth of free gasoline from your favorite Nashville service station. The FOL will use funds raised in the event toward a movie projector for in­ library use. Donation tickets for the raffle may be ob­ tained from any FOL member or at Putnam Public Library. The two winning names will 'be drawn on May 10. Sorry to learn of the death last Wednesday morning of Archie Cole, Sr., who had been in failing health since December. He was an active member of the local V.F.W., Becomes You! Why not treat yourself to a cut, color or curl? Call. Olivet-616-749-9962 Nashville-517-852-9192 having served twice as commander. Archie was a lifelong resident of Eaton County, and for the past six years he had been employed by the Nashville Post Office as a rural mail carrier. Condolences are extended to his family. For the Archie Cole family and the Rick Brock family, a benefit bingo has been planned. Sponsoring the event is the Dads Post 241 of the Nashville V.F.W. Post 8260. The benefit is set for Friday, April 11, at the local hall. Early Bird play will start at 6:45 p.m. and regular play at 7 p.m. The Annual Meeting of the Nashville Baptist Church is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the church. On the agenda is election of officers. Nominees for the three Sunday School secretary posts are: Jean Reid, Judy Carpenter, Aria Sampson, Jane Pool, Shirley Mater, Linda Cheeseman. Candidates for the position of financial secretary are Audrey Wetzel and Sandy Priddy. Four deacons will be elected. Incumbent can­ didates are Lester Wood­ bury, Dale Leonard, Phil Skinner, and Dick Van Engen. Other nominees for deacon are Al Harrington, Ken Priddy, Steve Knight, and Larry Gonser. Elsie Arbour of Nashville was admitted to Community Hospital in Battle Creek last Monday to undergo various tests. At this writing, it was not known how long she would have to be confined. The address there is 183 West St., Battle Creek, 49017. Mrs. Justin (Grace) Cooley of Nashville was hospitalized at Blodgett in Grand Rapids on Sunday, March -30, when she developed symptoms of phlebitis. She had undergone surgery at Blodgett in February for removal of a brain tumor. The address there is: 1840 Wealthy S.E., Grand Rapids, 49056. Please take time to cheer those in the hospital with cards or letters. Receiving mail certainly helps to brighten their day. We enjoyed a recent letter from Mrs. Lurah Mead Gaskell of Detroit who grew up in Nashville in the present-day Douse home across from Putnam Park. Mrs. Gaskell said our recent “Memories” on Dr. E. T. Morris brought back many memories. “He always told By Susan Hinckley me I was the first baby he delivered in the area after he started his practice in Nash­ ville,” she wrote. “He often mentioned it as it was a rather harrowing ex­ perience. There was a March blizzard; roads were drifted, and his cutter (small sleigh) turned over in a snowdrift. Naturally, he was a bit nervous.” When Lurah Mead was 11 or 12 years old, she lived with Dr. and Mrs. Morris, whom she remembers as very won­ derful people. We told in our “Memories” story of Dr. Morris performing home operations. “I remember well the* preparation for surgery in the homes,” wrote Mrs. Gaskell. “It was Mrs. Morris’ job to make sure the instruments were spotless and sterilized. I was allowed to help her, which to me was a big deal. All of the instruments were polished with silver polish, washed in soapy water, rinsed well, then wrapped in white muslin cases with ties. There were many different in­ struments and several sizes of each. AU were placed in a container on a rack in a copper boiler, then steamed for quite a period of time. These were never touched till the doctor was ready to use them. All were counted and the little musUn sponges were also counted so they could be accounted for before an incision was closed.” Mrs. GaskeU also recalled that the doctor usually included his own folding operating table unless it was for a minor operation when a dining table could be used. Many thanks to Mrs. Gaskell for sharing her recollections with us, and for her kind Words about the “Memories” feature. “I hope you continue to reminisce for us for a long time,” she concluded. Browsing through old newspapers turned up a bit more on the subject of Dr. E. T. Morris and “home operations.” As we had mentioned in the “Memories” story, Dr. F. F. Shilling often assisted Dr. Morris in such surgery from 1904 until about 1925. That was the year Shining suc­ cumbed to a stroke that had incapacitated him. Prior to 1904, other local physicians had assisted Dr. Morris with operations performed in patients’ homes. From the Nashville News, late July 1900: “Doctors L. F. Weaver and E. T. Morris drove to Kalamo Center Monday and amputated the left leg of 78year-old Charles Herring above the knee.” At press time, the patient was in excellent shape, the report noted. Just one example of the kinds of adverse situations that faced young Dr. Morris who arrived in Nashville in 1898 at age 23, fresh out of internship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. About the time of Shilling’s death, fewer such drastic home operations were being performed as hospitals became more accessible to rural folks. However, minor surgery was still often handled at home or in the doctor’s office. Rev. Leonard -Putnam of the Nashville United Methodist Church was taken ill last week with flu and confined to home. Scheduled to fill in for him for Easter Sunday worship service at the church was Rev. Lawrence Taylor of Okemos, Lansing District Superin­ tendent of the United Methodist Church. Pastor Steven Reid of the Peace UM Church at Barryville was to conduct the Easter Sunrise Service at the local United Methodist Chuck Upcoming meetings at the Nashville United Methodist Church are the Education Committee at "f p.m. Tuesday, Aprils; the Council on Ministries at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, to be fol­ lowed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Administrative Board; and a 7:30 p.m. meeting of the Board of Trustees on Wednesday, April 16. All meetings will be at the church. Last Tuesday, Leonard Shull of Nashville called on his niece and her husband, Grace and Bill Tarbet of Hastings, while Mrs. Shtdl attended the Nashville Garden Club meeting here. Mrs. Viola Beystrum of Nashville returnedhome last Sunday after a 5-day visit with her son, Robert Beystrum of Port Clinton, Ohio. Robert drove to Michigan to pick up his mother and also brought her home. On both trips they stopped in Battle Creek to call on Viola’s sister, Mrs. Ednah Me Connell, who is much improved after a recent hospitalization. Robert and Virginia Curtis of rural. Nashville were Saturday callers ion his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis, of this village. Mr. and Mrs. Roger (Glenda) Hardenburg and daughter Sarah, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer (Eleanor)' Hardenburg, all of Eagle, were Friday evening dinner guests last week of Glenda’s grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clements of Charlotte were Monday evening callers on Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nash­ ville were supper guests last Wednesday evening of their daughter and family, Anetta and Dave Tredinnick and children of Hastings. A Thursday caller at the Clarence Reid home was Clarence Bull of Assyria. Friday visitors were Darrel and Karen Reid and son Matt of Kalamo. Saturday dinner guests at the Reid home SOFTBALL MEETING Managers or sponsors of teams interested in Maple Valley Men's Soft­ ball, meeting will be f)eld ... April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Room 1-A at the high school. Player contracts available at this meet­ ing. NOTICE to... VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS VILLAGE WATER WILL BE SHUT OFF at 11:00 p.m., Sunday, April 13,1980 for approximately 2 hours AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School ..11 a.m., Holy Day Masses (Vi mile East of M-66,5 miles Sunday Morning south of Nashville) Worship... 10:45a.m. celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday ............ 6 p.m. Sunday School.. 10 a.m. Sunday Evening the evening before Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m. Morning Service . 11 a.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI Youth Service .. 6 p.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Sunday Evening Sun. A.M. Worship.. 9:15 Sunday School... 10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:15 Morning Worship .11 a .m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. 203 N. State, Nashville UNITED METHODIST CHURCHMAPLE GROVE BIBLE North State, Nashville REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: AM Service ......... 11 a.m. A.M. Worship ...11 a.m. PM Service........... 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m .Wed. Service......... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Prayer Meeting... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Assistant...Don Roscoe Youth...Roger Claypool CHURCH PASTOR AAARVIN POTTER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 South Main, Vermontville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Church School ... 10 a.m.Sunday: Sunday: Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship ...11 a.m.Morning Worship. 11 a.m. Worship. Worship................... 77 p.m, Evening Worship 7 pm WEveednninegsdWao y rEsvheipnin.g. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting... 7 p.m. REV. DAVE FLEMING Rev. Richard Wadsworth PASTOR RANDY REED (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship 7 p.m. Fellowship Time After * Wednesday Evening 219 Washington St., Nashville Worship Service. 7 p.m; Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting. 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METH CHURCH USUNITED NoIuTtEhD M MMETHODIST aEiTnH, South Main, Vermontville AdSuclth Sou onl d.a.y. School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesdoy, April 9, 1980 — Page 3 were Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn (Mona) Reid and Jennifer and Mr. and Mrs. Arden (Sue) Reid and daughters, Mindy, Amie and Erica. The recent “Memories” piece on the history of maple sugar and syrup in the local area brought back a flood of happy memories to Kenneth A. Meade, a Nashville native now of Franklin. In a letter last week, he recalled early syrup production on his family’s farm on Eaton Road, northwest of Nash­ ville. “We had over 400 maple trees on the farm and my dad made syrup there for many years,” wrote Meade, who sometimes helped when he was in high school or at home. “Some people used evaporators then and canned the syrup where they cooked the sap. My dad cooked the sap in large pans over an arch in the sugar shanty to a thin syrup consistency. It was then strained and taken up to the house, put in a smaller pan on a stove in our ‘North Room* and cooked some more. At that boiling, they added a milk-egg mixture to cleanse the syrup. It was boiled and checked by thermometer to the consistency of syrup, strained again and canned. A gallon was supposed to weigh 12 pounds. Sandy material was strained out during this process. I supposed this was what was ‘cleansed* from the syrup,” added Meade. “My grandmother (Hannah grandmother Blaisdell Robinson) told me this was the process her father, Thomas Blaisdell, brought with him from New York State when they emigrated to Michigan in the 1840’s.” Blaisdell built the fabulous stone home on Eaton Road where Meade grew up. Constructed during the Civil War, the house still stands and the place is designated now as the Meade Centennial Farm. Kenneth’s father, Arthur V. Meade, shipped syrup he had made on the farm to customers in Chicago and the state of Washington. “We 'always kept about 20 gallons to eat ourselves,” recalls his son. “On the farm we ate buckwheat pancakes for breakfast all winter long and my dad liked syrup on cereal, bread, cornmeal mush — in fact, on most everything.” Interestingly, Kenneth A. Meade noted that his Hannah grandmother granmoer, anna Blaisdell Robinson, e Robnson, who wo came to Castleton To,wnship at age 4 in 1847 and lived here until her death at age 93, For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES TRUMBLE AGENCY ^uto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 would noteat maple syrup or maple sugar in her later years. “She said that since maple sugar was the only sweet readily available to them when she was young, she had had all she wanted,” wrote her grandson. “In fact, she made syrup from white sugar to use on her pancakes.” Meade was pleased also with the photos of Homer Downing and the local Michigan Central Railroad depot which accompanied the maple sugar “Memories’’. He wrote: “The picture of the train was excellent. It brought back memories of the times I took the train to Ypsilanti and to Ann Arbor when I was going to college and the times we went down to the depot to see soldiers off to training camp during World War I in 1917. A number of the older high school boys were in those groups.” “Wish you had had a picture of Homer Downing’s Cadillac,” added 1912 Meade. “As you know, he lived next door to Taylor’s Livery Barn and sometimes the Cadillac was parked in the driveway. How I used to admire it and wish I could drive it it when I went to the livery barn to get my horse and buggy to go home from school. As many readers will recall, Downing lived in what is now commonly called the Rizor home on South Main Street. The Taylor Livery Barn that Meade refers to occupied the site of the present-day (Curtis Craft) Cuyler Building and the adjoining Auto Wash. As always, we appreciate Mr. Meade sharing his memories of Nashville’s past. Personal observations and recollections add a priceless touch to the “Memories” stories and we welcome all such con­ tributions. The annual Senior Girls Tea, a traditional spring event at Maple Valley High School, is set for Monday evening, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. This year, the event will be hosted by the Nashville Woman’s Literary Club, sponsors of the tea on an alternating yearly basis with the Vermontville Woman’s Club. In a slight departure from the normal schedule, the tea serving in the cafeteria wjll precede the program in the auditorium this year. Performing will be Mary Bills of M-T Dance Studio with a troupe of en­ tertainers. Senior girls, their mothers, high school teachers and their spouses, and members of the Ver­ montville Woman’s Club are invited to attend the affair. Margaret Swiger of Nash­ ville is general chairperson of decorations for the event; Barbara Sandbrook and Delores Knoll, both of Nash­ ville, head the program committee. Don’t forget the very important meeting next week Thursday evening, April 17, at Castleton Township Hall. Represen­ tatives of Gove Associates of Kalamazoo will be present to discuss a professional development plan for downtown Nashville, for which they were recently awarded a contract through a HUD Block Grant for the village and townships of Maple Grove and Castleton. Members of Nashville’s Business Owners Association and other in­ terested persons are ex­ pected to attend Thursday’s meeting. Gove will be seeking public input to establish boundaries for the project and to set up a liaison committee between the community and the Kalamazoo firm. The public is cordially invited to attend the Thursday meeting. As of last Thursday, the Nashville Syrup Association had produced 809 gallons of maple syrup for the 1980 season. Harold Christiansen, NSA president for the past 13 years, says this is the best season they have had in the past ten years. He boiled 43 gallons last Thursday. Alumni of Maple Valley, Nashville or Vermontville High Schools will be in­ terested to know * that planning began this week for the upcoming 1980 Alumni Banquet, set for Saturday, May 31, at MVHS cafeteria. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., but doors of the school will open at 5:30 p.m. to allow the alumni an op­ portunity to visit and reminisce. Expected to meet this week to work out details on the menu, program, etc., are most of the MVHS Alumni Association officers: Kenneth F. Meade, Jr., president; Richard Todd, vice-president; Judy Hook and Betty Meade, Nashville secretaries; Elizabeth Lynch, assistant secretary; Louise Todd, Vermontville secretary, and Loretta Pixley, treasurer. According to past policy, invitations to the banquet will be sent to alumni at 5-year intervals. This saves a massive mailing but still insures that every out-of-town alumnus will receive at least one invitation every five years. For local alumni, notices will also be published in the area newspapers. Years designated to receive in­ vitations by mail this year are 1960, ’55, ’50, and etc. , in retrogressive 5-year in­ crements. Those who do not receive invitations by mail may make dinner reser­ vations by clipping and mailing a printed form supplied in the local newspapers in the near future. If you know of any local alumnus who has moved in the past year, please take time to phone one of the secretaries with his or her correct address. More details on the up­ coming event will be an­ nounced in this column as plans progress. A roller skating party at the Thornapple Rink will be sponsored from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 13 by the Sunday School of the Nash­ ville United Methodist Church. The event is open to all ages — both the young and young-at-heart. The Golden Agers of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at Com­ munity House Friday, April 11, for a noon potluck dinner. Les Murphy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Murphy of Nashville, returned to his studies at Michigan State University last .week following a “spring break” vacation in Florida. The Murphy’s daughter, Cinda, a student at Lansing Com­ munity College, spent her spring break helping her brother Jeff and ids family prepare for a move back to Michigan from . Chicago, where he recently completed graduate para-legal studies at Roosevelt University. Jeff, his wife Rae, and their daughter, Kathryn, will be residing in Vermontville temporarily. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville called on her sister, Mrs. Evangie Miller, last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cole pf Lacey Road. A sjx-day revival starts Tuesday, April 8, at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. Rev. and Mrs. Harold Meyers, representing the Michigan Home District of the Church of the Nazarene, will be conducting the services which begin at 7 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday evening. In addition, the Meyers will also present a Sunday morning program at 11 a.m. worship service. Their presentations will include vocal and accordian music. The public is cor­ dially invited to attend. Something new this year will be the Father-Daughter Banquet sponsored by the Nashville Baptist Church at the Maple Valley High School cafeteria on April 15. Many Father-Son banquets have been held in the past, but this is the first-time for the church to stage a Father­ Daughter event. The banquet starts at 7:00 p.m. Tord Fransson, an exchange student from Stockhom, Sweden, who is living with the Robert Blake family in Nashville, returned last week from a flight to California to visit his father who was in San Francisco temporarily. Tord is at­ tending school this year at Maple Valley where he is a senior. Mrs. Olith Hamilton of Nashville enjoyed a recent two-weeks visit to Florida. Taking a flight from Grand Rapids to Cleveland, she met her sister, Mrs. Flora Fierstine of Flint, who had also arrived there by plane. Together, they flew on to the South, where they spent most of their vacation at Brooksville. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Graham are settled into Their new home in Fuller Heights and on Sunday, March 30, entertained his family for dinner. The event honored Raymond’s bir­ thday, as well as that of his nephew, James Graham, Jr. of Hastings. Present for the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Disbrow and family of Eaton Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. James Graham and family of Hastings, and Mrs. Myrtle Graham of Nashville. An April 12th dinner and dance at the local V.F.W. Hall will celebrate the conferring of a charter upon the newly-formed Nashville Jaycees. The public is, in­ vited to attend the dance, to start about 9 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door Saturday night. (Details appear elsewhere in this issue of the Maple Valley News.) 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Eaton Federal and Loan Association FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan - Eaton Rapids, Michigan ■ Olivet, Michigan �The Maple Valley Newt Nashville. Wednesday. April 9. 1990 — Page 4 “Another old landmark on Main Street is gone,” an­ nounced the Nashville News in early February 1926. “The old store building at the porner of Main and Washington streets, owned by Frank Kellogg, is being torn down to make a site for a new oil station to be operated by James Eddy.” The building being razed, the News advised, was one of the oldest frame structures in town, having been built about 1870 by Hod Lee, and first occupied by his brothers, H. M. and Harley Lee, with a stock of groceries. The Lee brothers later sold the store to C. W. Smith, who in turn disposed of the business to Buel & White. In time, John Appelman oc­ cupied the building but in November 1925 he had vacated those quarters, renting the brick Buxton building across the street and moving his grocery store there. By early May, the new enterprise at Nashville’s primary intersection was operational. “The new oil station at the corner of Main and Washington streets is nearly completed and will be opened for business Saturday by the proprietors, Kellogg and Eddy,” in­ formed the News. To James Eddy, his wife Lena, and three of their four children, it was the begin­ ning of nearly a decade of family operation of the White Rose station in Nashville. “We offered 24-hour service,” remembers Ed­ dy’s daughter, now Mrs. Gladys Perkins Hummel. “The station never closed; Dad slept on a cot in the ladies room.” As a child, Gladys helped out at the station, along with her brother, Arthur (“Duff’) Eddy, and her sister^ Grace. An older brother, Harold (“Pat”) Eddy was grown and serving in the U.S. Navy by then. Gladys recalls that one of herjobs at the station was to fill with motor oil a case of quart-sized glass containers topped with metal pouring spouts. The oil bought in the bulk, was pumped from barrels kept in the station. Motorists needing oil or­ dered the quarts Gladys had prepared. No haulers delivered gas or oil to the White Rose when the Eddys had operation of it In those days, the family transported the fuel them­ selves in a large tank truck SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD APRIL 15, 1980 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Board of Education, pursuant to a directive from the Intermediate School Board of Eaton Inter­ mediate School District, Michigan, has called a special election to be held in the district on Tuesday, April 15, 1980. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7:00 O'CLOCK, A.M., AND CLOSE AT 8:00 O'CLOCK, P.M. TAKE NOTICE THAT the following proposition will be submit­ ted to the vote of the electors at the special election: AREA VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the one mill limitation ($1.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation on the annual property tax pre­ viously approved by the electors of Eaton intermediate School District, state of Michigan, for the establishment and operation of area vocational-technical education programs be increased by one mill ($1.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation? 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 thfi 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. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Elam Rockwell, Secretary, Board of Education Autos are serviced at Jim Eddy's White Rose oil station, opened in 1926 at Nashville's busiest intersection. Across the way are homes of Dr. C. K. Brown (now Stanton's Real Estate office) and Albert Lentz. Gallons were metered but no price tallied on the early Wayne gas pumps. The station replaced an 1870 landmark grocery store, and has now been replaced By a coin laundry. they owned. Trips were made to Battle Creek to pick up supplies from a distributor there. En route home, Eddy made oil sales to farmers along the way. Gladys also recalls that he sometimes transported gasoline to the Me Intyre service station a mile north of Nashville. The early White Rose station had some similarities to modern-day versions. “We sold milk and butter there,” remembers Gladys. “We kept it in an old ice box in the station.” This required regular replenishing with ice from the wagon of John Miller, who made a daily route through Nashville streets. Milk sold at the station came from Flarinigan’s Dairy and Coats Grove Road, and butter was supplied by the Nashville Co­ op Creamery. Jim Eddy is remembered as a man who could do more work with one arm than most men can do with two. A native of Saranac in Ionia County, he had lived at Morgan about ten years before taking over operation of the White Rose station. It was on his Barry County farm that Jim lost his left arm in a corn husking ac­ cident. “After that, he went to hauling milk for the Artic Ice Cream Company of Hastings,” recalls his daughter Gladys. “He still farmed some, but not as much as before.” About a year after opening the White Rose station, the Eddy family moved into Nashville. Here, they lived in various locations, including homes on North Main and on Washington near the station. Arthur (“Duff”) Eddy, who now resides at Grass Lake, helped his father at the station by doing all the servicing and garage work on autos brought to the White Rose for attention. Duff did most of the automotive work in a small building facing Washington Street at the rear of the station. (The tiny stucco­ sided structure still stands, just behind the Coin Laundry which now occupies the site of the old station). All the work oh Dr. Stewart Lohfdahl’s autos was done at the White Rose, Gladys recalls. The doctor was situated right across the street from the station, in an office Lohfadahl had taken over when he assumed the medical practice of his brother-in-law, Dr. Carl K. Brown, after Brown’s sudden death in 1929. A trademark of White Rose stations was an approximately 8-ft. high Later style hand stroke gas pumps allowed motorists to see fuel flow from measured glass tanks on top; Relaxing here are Jim and Lena Eddy. Keep­ing the station open round-the-clock was a family affair. Son, Duff, was the station mechanic until his father's death in 1935. He then became an engineer for Michigan Central Railroad. Prices posted on pumps reveal Royal was 19.7C and White Rose Ethyl was 22.76<t per gallon. (Photos loaned, courtesy "Duff" Eddy and Gladys Eddy Hummel) Children were attracted to the White Rose trade­ mark — a boy-and-slate sign which carried daily witicisms in whitewash. Here, about 1928, the 8-ft. boy in black-and-white knickers (pants not visible in photo) says: Needed, a little chatter oil for back seat driver. In foreground are Mr. and Mrs. John Wellman, neighbors, Gladys Eddy and playmate, Yvonne, daughter of the Arthur Appelmans. signboard showing a boy holding a slate. Daily, various Witicisms were printed with white wash on the board. Among those now remembered by Duff Eddy are: “Needed - a little chatter oil for back seat driver” and “What if it does go down to zero -- that’s nothing.” The local sign bordered the north lot line. Autos were just coming into their own when the White Rose oil station opened in Nashville. That same year, Brandstetter Motor Sales opened a showroom on South Main Street. The third week of November 1926, two new deluxe type Pontiac Six fnodels were displayed. “The coupe sells for $890 and the landau sedan for $975,” advised the News. Although there may have been no direct connection, the following week the News ran this report: “A Hastings man, whose name was not learned, had an unfortunate experience here Saturday night with his car - a brand new Pontiac Six. Directly in front of Kane’s Post Office Pharmacy, he tried to make a quick U-turn, with cars coming from both directions. Misjudging his clearance, he smashed head-on into a concrete street light pole, badly smashing the front end of his car. All the water rah out of the radiator, and the car had to be towed to a garage.” Whether or' not it was Eddy’s garage is not noted. However, had the Hastings man ended Up there he might have observed another saying Duff recalls from the boy-and-slate sign: “The cause of most accidents is the loose nut at the wheel.” Phone 945-9554 for ACTION­ WANT-ADS �# Simon Pharmacy ® Vermontville * 207 N. MAIN NASHVILLE HARDWARE 852-0845 131 S. 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The Christian illustrated it this way: “I came to a crossroads and I saw a dead man and a living man. Which one should 1 ask for directions?” The Mohammedan replied, “The living one, of course.” “Why, then,” asked the Christian, “Do you send me to Mohammed who is dead, instead of Christ who is alive?” This is the dividing line between Chris­ tianity and all other religions. All other religions are founded on the teachings of human men who have died, while Chris­ tianity is based on the teachings of the God­ man Jesus Christ who alone has died and risen to live again. This Easter season should be a time in which you reevaluate your religion, beliefs and convictions to see ifyou are following the resurrected Christ or the teachings of man. To deny the resurrection is to deny the only way that you have to enter heaven. (John 11:25; John 14:6) Jesus died, was buried and rose again that all of mankind might have their sins forgiven and gain eternal life. 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Wednesday, April 9. 1980 — Page 6 4-H holds West-Side Style Revue By Nancy Diuble., Ext. 4-H Youth Agent The Eaton County 4-H West-Side Style Revue was held Saturday, March 29 at the Maple Valley School near Vermontville. One-hundred (100) 4-H members styled 118 different clothing articles they had made. The following young sewers, age 9-11, were presented awards: Dana Hart and Darcy Lake from the Sunfield Happy Hour club, and Kim Hart and Rhonda Mott from the Walton Wonders received the Top-Ten percent Rosettes. Karmen Childs, Juli Schray, Amy Leos and Crystal Overholt, all from the Sunfield Happy Hour club received the style revue awards. Honor group awards went to: Linda Schippel from Happy Home Handy Hands; Andrea Doty, Paula Rickard, Gina 'Doty and Carla May from Millerburg 4-H; Elizabeth Malcolm from Spaulding 4-H; Jodi Rice from Sunfield Happy Hour; and Deanna Car­ penter from the Walton Wonders. * Top rosettes in the Junior Sewers category were won by: Donna Messenger from Bellevue 4-H Farmers; and Dyan Bell, Kristin Welch and Dixie Trask from Sunfield Happy Hour. Style revue awards went to: Julie Wheaton from Millerburg 4­ H; Dawn Bell, Michelle Childs and Lana Leos from Sunfield Happy Hour. Receiving honor group awards were: Sharon Wigh from Bellevue 4-H Farmers Melissa Huff and Diani Olcott; Busy Needles Karena Brown from Maure 4-H; Tonya Garrison, Carl Top Ten-Percent Rosette winners at the West-Side 4-H Style Show were: (front row, left to right) Annette Wight, Darcy Lake, Kristin Welch, Dana Hart, Rhonda Mott, Kim Hart, Karen Haley. (Back row) Jodi Kidder, Dyan Bell, Diane Simpson, Ann Marie Pleetham, Robin Wright and Dixie Trask. (Not pictured, Donna Messenger). ‘ Style Revue Winners at the West-Side 4-H Style Show were: (front row, left to right), Juli Schray, Amy Leos, Karmen Childs, Michelle Childs, Judy Guilford. (Back row) Julie Wheaton, Dawn Bell, Teresa Barnes, Susan Schippel, Lana Leos, Dixie Trask, Crystal Overholt, Renee Wright, and Cyndi Briggs. A STRONG CASE FOR BUYING THE STIHI 028WB RIGHTNOW stihi: Ts« World, larvMl MUeeClula Sew, ° $29995 Buy a Stihi 028 WB and get astrong, double-walled carrying case, ° oi}' and P^ast^c handle, firewood booklet and plastic wedge. A A $37.00 value all for only $5.00 more than the saw's regular suggested retail price. Get it now before the case is closed.* Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St., Nashville — Phone 852-0713 Wright, Amy King, Karen Haley, Dawn Porter, Teresa Barnes, Christi Young, Debbie Jones, and Kathy Golez, air from the Miller­ burg 4-H; Tammy Malcolm, Carlotta Madry, Karen Brownell, and Beth King from Spaulding 4-H; Kathy Ainsworth, Betsy Foltz, Melissa Werner and Lynda Simmons from Sunfield Happy Hour; Kim Mahan and Kris Hosey from Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers; and Kerri David and Tammy Peck from Walton Wonders. In the Senior Sewers . category, ages 15-19, top rosettes went to Robin Wright from Happy Home Handy Hands and Diane Simpson from the Millerburg 4-H. Style revue awards were presented to: Renee Wright from Happy Home Handy Hands; and Cyndi Briggs from Millerburg 4-H. Honor group awards went to: Brenda Wight from Bellevue 4-H Farmers; Corrine Cole and Janis Siple from Happy Home Handy Hands; Paula Ballard and Patty Smith from Spaulding 4-H; Jodi Christensen from Vermontville Jr. Farmers; and Teann Garnant from Walton Wonders. In the crocheting division, Annette Wight from Bellevue 4-H Farmers received the top rosette in the young crocheter category. Style revue award went to Judy Guilford from Millerburg 4­ H and honor group awards to Jodi Rice, Sylvia Weaver, Dana Hart, Laura Harms and Amy Leos, all from Sunfield Happy Hour. In the junior crocheter category the top rosette was awarded to Jodi Kidder from Bellevue 4-H Farmers; the style revue award to Dixie Trask from Sunfield Happy Hour and honor group awards to Karena Broton from Maurer 4-H; Beth King, Spaulding 4­ H and Lana Leos from Sunfield Happy Hour. The top rosette in senior crocheting went to Ann Marie Fleetham from Millerburg 4-H. Susan Schippel from Happy Home Handy Hands received the style revue award and senior crocheter honor awards went to Marie Oomen and Wendy Oomen from Millerburg 4-H. In the young knitter category, Jodi Rice from the Sunfield Happy Hour club received the honor group, award. The top rosette in junior knitting went to Karen Haley from Krazy Knitters and the style revue award went to Teresa Barnes from the same club. Junior knitter honor group included Sharon Wight from Bellevue 4-H Farmers; Rosanna Ryan from Busy Needles; Joy Simpson from Krazy Knitters; Lisa Sleight from Maurer 4-H; Brenda Hamilton from Millerburg 4­ H; and Beth King from Spaulding 4-H. The senior knitter top rosette went to Diane Simpson from Krazy Knitters and the style revue award to Pam Wilson from the Maurer 4-H. Senior knitter honor group included Corrine Cole and Janis Siple from Happy Home Handy Hands and Patti Smith from the Spaulding 4-H. The Style Revue was under the chairmanship of Mary Kidder from Bellevue; Delores Cole and Janet Hamilton from Charlotte. 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April 9. 1980 — Page 8 Maple Valley 'Spring Sports' Preview New track coach calls on seniors to help build — LIONS VARSITY BOYS TRACK Front row (from left): Debbie Hall - Mgr., Cory Furlong, Rod McMillen, Bill Tate, John Pomeroy. SnecPoonmd err h oowy.(from left): Coach Michael Desroc,hers, M... i.k...e... H...u...l.l, S _teve „Hummel..l, Don Snyder, Cyle Cornish, Rodney Godby. Third row (from left): Dan Hoffman, Dan Keech, Rusty Blakely, David McGin­ ley, Jeff Beebe. Fourth row (from left): Mark Sutfin, Mark McMillan, Mike Trumble, Brian Symonds. Back row (from left): Jim Travoli, A lan Wells, To(mM Brlo oVklel. ey News photo) With only a handful of seniors returning from last year’s 5-5 record squad, first-year Men’s Track Coach Mike Desrochers is counting heavily on the experience and dedication of his upperclassmen to lead this year’s junior and sophomore-dominated squad. Key to the Lion 1980 effort then will be people like Rusty Blakely who runs in both the 120 high hurdles and the 330 low hurdles. Desrochers reports that Blakely looks strong in both events and placed eighth at the March 22 Ferris Invitational in the 60-Yard high hurdles. Other senior lending their expertise will be Rod Mc­ Millan who Desrochers terms “a hard woiker” in both the mile and half-mile; David McGinley who is expected to help the team in the dashes and relay events; Don Beck who will add team strength in the shotput and discus; and Greg Sutfin who is expected to clear new heighths in the pole vaidt. “With their experience and dedication, these seniors will prove invaluable to me this year in building for the future,” states Desrochers. Other invaluable additions to the Lions squad will be returning lettermen Jeff Beebe in the 440, the mile relay, and the long jump; Tom Brooke in the shot and discus; Cory Furlong in the dashes; Dan Hoffman in the half-mile and mile relay; Steve Hummell in the hur­ dles and high jump; Don Snyder in the dashes; Jiih Travoli in the shot and discus; Brett Hummell in the dashes; and Mark Sutfin in the pole vault. Distance events should be capably handled by retur­ ning lettermen Randy Beachnau, Todd Braden, and Mike Hull. Glenn and Rodney Godby" and John Pomeroy should provide strength in the hurdles. Among the freshmen and newcomers Desrochers could pick up some welcomed strength from Cyle Cornish, Dan Halsey, Mark McMillan, Todd Pontius, Bill Tate, and Mike Trumble in distance runs. More surprises could come from underclassmen Dan Keech in the hurdles and pole vault, Tony Reid and Wes Wood in the dashes, Alan Wells in the shot and discus, and Brian Symonds and Ryan Halsey in the high jump. The Lions open the regular season with a Monday, April 14 home meet against Bellevue. The LION Schedule * Denotes Home Contests Apr. 14 Bellevue* Apr. 16 Pewamo-Westphalia* Apr. 18 Middleville Apr. 21 Montabella Apr. 24 Carson City* Apr. 25 Olivet Relays May 1 Portland* May 8 Lakeview and Vestaburg May 12 Central Montcalm’ May 15 Lakewood May 16 Regionals May 19 Olivet May 22 Conference May 31 State Finals Girls track banks on speed to return high win yield Lion track ladies will be living in the fast lane this spring as a large group of talented sprinters make up Coach Michele Skovera’s 1980 track team. Graduation and recruit­ ment hurt the Lions the most over the past year, the biggest blow being the transfer to another school district of shotputter Deanna Maries — a record-holding standout in the event. Graduation gouged a huge hole in Maple Valley distance runners. Skovera, whose team went 4-6 overall last season and 2-4 in the TriCentral Athletic Association (TCAA), has but one senior on this year’s team. eam. There are five juniors, u , six sophomores, and ten freshmen. UON VARSITY GIRLS TRACK Front row (from left): Coach Michele Skovera, Lori Musser - Mgr., Denise Wells, Pam Erwin, Beth Heald, Kari Kraai, Dawn Munn, Kathy Gaedert. Middle row (from left): Melanie Rogers, Sandy Snowden, Suzie Horn, April Browne, Tracy Symonds, Colleen Hoffman, Paula Service, Melissa Coffman, Shelly Wiser, Kris Sample, Lisa Cogswell, Kelly MacDonald. Top row (from left): Denise Wells, Co-Captain Beth Carmoney, Kim McMillon, Co-Captain Brenda Browne. (Maple Valley News photo) Go get ‘em LIONS! “Oursprnts Our sprints an and relays should improve’’ states Skovera, in reference to the plethora of sprinters on the team. “That’s one of our goals this season in addition to improving last year’s 24 conference record.” The Lions greatest hopes will be invested in the return of three All-Conference athletes. Co-captains Brenda Browne and Beth Carmoney were tops in the TCAA in the long jump and sprint relays, The LION Schedule These merchants support the Lions year-round! Larry’s Fargo Nashville Hardware Simon Pharmacy Vermontville Hardware The Mirrors Image 106 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9626 105 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-0713 207 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-0845 1313. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-1121 111 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-9192 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply Maple Valley Concrete Marathon C Store Powers Service Irene’s Beauty Shop 725 S. Durkee (M-66) Nashville Ph. 852-1900 416 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9895 133 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9587 204 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9107 209 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-9500 Nashville Chamber of Commerce . respectively. Melissa Coff­ man is a record holder in the 220 hurdles and will lend her talents in addition this season to the high jump and mile relay team. Also key to the Lion per­ formance this season will be high jumper Kris Sample who is also a record holder in the quarter mile. Melanie Rogers in the 220 and Shelly Wiser in the mile run will also be counted on for team points. Freshman Dawn Munn and Tracy Symonds will attempt to replace Marks in the discus and shotput. The classy-looking sprint and relay teams will be assembled from a group made up of Kelly Mac­ Donald, Lisa Cogswell, Pam Erwin in the hurdles; fresh­ men Kathy Gaedert, April Browne, Colleen Hoffman, Beth Heald, Suzi Hom, and Denise Wells; sophomores Paula Service, Kim Mc­ Millon, and Sandy Snowden. Junior Dawn Wells in the sprints and Kari Kraai in the quarter mile and mile relay could provide pivotal finishes. The Lions open the season on Monday, April 14 with a home meet against Bellevue. Starting time is 4:15. Al’s Carry Out Country Comers Market Carl’s Market Citizen’s Elevator Company (Formerly Mack's Grocery) Vermontville Corner of M-66 & State Rd. Ph. 852-1945 999 Reed St. Nashville Ph. 852-1621 870 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0514 *Denotes Home Contests Apr. 14 Bellevue* Apr. 16 Pewamo-West­ phalia* Apr. 18 Middleville Apr. 21. Montabella Apr. 24 Carson City* Apr. 25 Olivet Relays Apr. 30 Portland* Maj 7 Lakeview & Vestaburg Maj 12 Central Montcalm* Maj 15 Lakewood Maj 16 Regionals Maj 19 Olivet Maj 22 Conference Maj 31 State Finals �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, April 9, 1980 — Page 9 Softball team set to defend and better the District championship lw??1«8 1«8 JS JS 2’*e b> x WlDi *Wk.. U Uito'i 5 k jMJ*;i’k®! 5^ j J®! % rllllk? .,'* ,* L.lkC kC LM M l iJMm. MiJ ? 51 5Mi1wv vZ ? MiwZ With eight returning letter terwinners, Tuesday winners back for another Aspinall, Julie Barlow, campaign, Varsity Softball Kathy Christopher, Diane Coach Jackie Peek would Cook, Lori Decker, Terrie sure like another shot at the Huston, Cindy Walker, and regional championship Joyce Warner. which so closely eluded the In addition to that strong Lions last season. nucleus will be the addition After demolishing district to the squad of three players tournament competition in who aided in the district 1979, the lady Lions smashed championship run, Becky Stockbridge High in the Cowell, Kim Meyers, and opening round of regional Marsha Zinger. play. And then, entering the Completing the 1980 squad final inning of the regional will be Denise Gardner, Donna final against Blissfield High Sherry kraai, and down 10-3, Peek’s crew Steinbrecker, and Carla rallied. However, the ex­ Sutfin. citement was cut short when “Our practices have been the rally came up with but geared to eliminating batting five runs and left Maple fielding and Valley with a 10-8 loss. mistakes and finding those The Lions hope to readjust players who will best fill the that situation this season. defensive positions that are “This year’s squad will be left open by last year’s very competitive in the graduating seniors, added league,” promises Peek. Peek.” “We hope to place high in the The Lions open the season league standings. Our team April 16 at Caledonia and may not be as fast as last then travel to Anchor Bay for year’s squad, but we are a doubleheader on that same hoping to compensate for weekend. The Lions will be this by excellent fielding and playing all doubleheaders stronger batting.” Peek’s high assessment against league teams with beginning at 3:30 may be borne out by the games p.m. return of those eight let- Both the varsity and junior varsity teams wish to thank the Junior High Student Council, the 1979 Senior Class, and the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters for their help in the purchase of a pitching machine. It is ex­ pected that the purchase will be of great value to the softball program and could not have been possible without the help of the above­ mentioned organizations. The LION Schedule * Denotes Home Contests Apr. 16 Caledonia Apr. Apr. 21 22 Lakewood Lakeview Apr. 29 Central Montcalm May 2 Vestaburg* May 6 Saranac May 7 Delton* May 9 Carson City May 13 Portland* May 16 Montebello* May 19 Pennfield May 24 Pre-District May 31 Districts June 7 Regionals June 14 State Finals Pitching wealth could make Lions baseball*rich in 1980 •J* ww “■■ ailing W ■■h RiiiMki >»ni sta^p Rniijta' e.ti- .Ik ten hi ■tent rarim «» x.qeiiln 1E3 fe Mintt r riui isczaub rDn RenateSwii mie fa i tai i eat iiieaniih । ftltj FratauDml nd hqM* £HJ itispitjW iadH tetasW □a lit disjW jjjB ndrebyM^ ijtriBfflWJ'J ■a aii?’1* !■ »^?S LION VARSITY BASEBALL Front row (from left): Jeff Starring - Mgr., Vern Sargent, Dan McClintock, Terry Pierce, Roger Drake, Jeff Mead, Newman Maurer, Greg Lenz - Mgr. Back row (from left): Coach Randy Hummel, Don Fox, John Kent, Stan McClintock Todd Gearhart, Jeff Horn, Gordie Gardner, Chris Beebe, Aaron Snider. (Maple Valley News photo) * »* fe .* e$■ * *U mM I*SJ> WJ>1* S I.■*an W* ™ 1* J2is •Jj7 W .«*bk*®5 >>! k’dlH*i k!lH* l“H5* i oft IS 5» !»» LION VARSITY SOFTBALL Front row (from left): Gayle Partridge, Coach Jackie Peek, Brenda Carmoney. Left (top to bottom): Cindy Walker, Diane Cook, Terrie Huston, Joyce Warner, Tuesday Aspinall, Sherry Kraai, Julie Barlow, Denice Gardner. Right (top to bottom): Kathy Christopher, Marsha Zinger, Lori Decker, Becky Cowell, Donna Steinbrecher, Kim Myers, Carla Sutfin.. (Maple Valley News photo) New Varsity Coach Randy Hummell has inherited a talented baseball club this season and hopes to guide it to an improvement over last season’s 12-7 overall record and a runnerup finish in the TriCentral Athletic Association. And, if it’s true about pitching being the key to a winning team, Hummell may feel that he’s struck gold with this group. Hummell considers it a luxury to have two starting pitchers that he can call “probable standouts.” Lefty Jeff Horn and right-handed Aaron Snider — a transfer student from Hastings — could be a potent one-two knockout punch. Hummell has tentatively settled on a starting infield lineup of Stan McClintock at third base, Terry Pierce at shortstop, Roger Drake and Todd Gearhart a second, and Don Fox at first Jeff Mead looks solid at catcher. Outfield positions appear wide open at this point but “capable ballplayers” like Chris Beebe, Vern Sargent, Jon Kent, Newman Maurer, Gordy Gardner, and Dan McClintock will be solid in back-up defense for the strong pitching duo. “Our team strength will consist of pitching and team speed,” states Hummel who’s already pawing the dirt in anticipation of the April 14 opener with Lakewood at home. Other highlights on the Lion schedule will be the traditional hook-up with Detroit Anchor Bay, this year to be played in Anchor Bay on April 19 and the April 26 Maple * Syrup Festival Invitational. Anchor Bay won the rainhampered Syrup Festival Tournament last season and did it by ruining a 1-6 Lion lead in the finale with only two outs remaining. Hummel’s Lions can’t wait to even the score. Schedule on next page — Junior Varsity baseball faces major challenge in 480 Junior varsity baseball coach Mike Booher took a couple of long, uneasy gulps earlier this year when Maple Valley Athletic Director Larry Lenz handed over the team’s baseball schedule for this spring. On the lineup are six games against Class B schools which will make a winning record over the 14game season very difficult. And that’s pressure. In IS years of baseball at Maple Valley, only last year’s 6-7 junior varsity record was a losing one for the tradition-rich Lion program. And even that losing record could have been avoided except for a rain out of a sure win against Bellevue. This year’s junior varsity team is made up of ten men. Only three starters return from last year’s players have expressed a squad. desire to pitch but only one Mike Kelly started in left has any pitching experience field last year but has been on the junior varsity level, moved to catcher. Another that being Maurer. returning starter is third Completing the squad are baseman Rich Elliston. Rich Randy Joostberns, Rick was one of the leading hitters Roberts, Joe Hummel, Glen on last year’s squad. Last Arras, Charles Wright, year’s designated hitter, Jeff Richard Wright,, Tim Christensen will play second Ramey,, Bob Brumm, base this season and hit in Mickey Mahon, Mike Gurd, the early part of the lineup. Charley Kalmbach, John Other members of last Mater and Team Manager year’s team who will see Julius “Chug” Maurer. action this year will be Paul The six games with Class Best, Bruce Carmoney, Walt B competition will be against Maurer, and Eric Wolff. Hastings followed closely by A number of freshmen are Lakewood and Caledonia. With a lot of hard work and showing promise for the future but the most im- a little luck in avoiding inpressive so far is Tony juries, Booher promises that Dunkelberger. this year’s team will keep up This year’s team will hit the Maple Valley winning the ball and field very well baseball tradition. but the pitching is the onlyf Schedule next page — question mark. A number of LION JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL Front row (from left): Tony Dunkelberger, Mike Gurd, Mike Kelly, Eric Wolff, Paul Best, Jeff Christensen. Second row (from left): Charlie Kalmbach, Bob Brumm, Rich Elliston, Bruce Carmoney, Walt Maurer, Glenn Arras. Top row (from left): Richard Wright, Joe Hummel, Mickey Mahon, Tim Rgmey, Coach Mike Booher. Missing from picture: Charles Wright, Rick Roberts, Randy Joostberns, John Mater. (Maple Valley News photo) �The Mople Volley News, Noshville. Wednesday, April 9, 1980— Page 10 Six returning letterwinners bolster Lion tennis hopes it will be a question of how much. improvement was made during last season for four other letter winning returnees. Heading that list is senior John Davis who will likely be placed in one of the other two singles positions. Sophomores Tom McMillon, Leonard Eaton, and Brad Harris look strong but are still subject to inexperience. Sampson could get a big surprise from freshman Chris Tuckey who’s talent has caught his coach’s eye enough to pencil Tuckey in for a singles position. Completing the squad and anxious to lend their support are seniors Ray Hole and Todd Frannson and fresh­ men Jeff Burger and Ken Christopher. The Lions open the 1980 season with no less for- Coach Ed Sampson has probably been shoveling the snow off Maple Valley tennis courts all winter in eager anticipation of the year to come. With six returning let­ terwinners returning to the Sampson squad, it looks a sure bet that the Lions will be able to reverse last season’s 3-7 mark. At the top of Sampson’s list is number one singles player Jim Myers. Myers is a senior captain this season, lettered last season, and should be i dominating force at that position all year. Backing up Myers will be junior Greg Rodriquez who returns to the number two singles position. The one-two punch of Myers and Rodriquez will be a pojent one. From that point, however, midable competition than that offered at the annual Battle Creek Springfield Tournament on Saturday, April 12, beginning a 9 a.m. The LION Schedule ‘Denotes Home Contests Apr. 12 Springfield Apr. 15 Potterville* Apr. 17 Eaton Rapids* Apr. 22 Olivet* Apr. 23 Potterville Apr. 26 Eaton Rapids Inv. Apr. 28 Lakewood* May 1 Olivet May 5 Haslett May 8 Delton* May 12 Pennfield May 13 Ionia* May 15 Lakewood May 16 Regionals May 30 State Finals LION VARSITY TENNIS Front row (from left): Ken Christopher, Jeff Burger, Tom McMillen, Chris Tuckey. Back row (from left): Kathy Shaw, Ray Hole, Brad Harris, Jim Myers, Greg Rodriguez, Sue Spoelstra, Coach Ed Sampson. (Maple Valley News photo) Lion ‘Baseball’ Schedules These area businessmen support the LIONS year-round Go get ‘em LIONS! Nancy’s Beauty Shop Nashville Steak House Bob’s Service Shop Vogt Funeral Home 157 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 1-517-726-0330 202 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0944 610 S. Wellman Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9377 204 Queen Nashville Ph. 852-0840 . Hecker Agency Maple Valley Implement 209 S.Main Vermontville Ph. 1-517-726-0589 228 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1595 225 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9680 737 Sherman Nashville Ph. 852-19T0 SNB Bank & Trust Wheeler Marine Service South End Food & Beverage Kent Oil Company S. Main Nashville Branch Ph. 852-0790 South M-66 Nashville Ph. 852-9609 637 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9833 Wolever’s Real Estate Hometown Lumber Trowbridge Service (Gerald Kent, owner) 735 Durkee (M-66) Nashville Ph. 852-9210 126 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1501 219 S. State Nashville . Ph.852-0882 13OS. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 Rod’s Maple Leaf Carpenters Deri Jack’s Standard Service 188 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0098 ' Betty’s Antiques 177 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-1043 Furlong’s Variety McDonald’s Woodview Tavern 171 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-1164 223 N. Main Nashville ’ 7th Grade Ken Trumble, Kim Vansiclen, Dennis Bonney, Dawn Cogswell, Doug Coleman, Sarah Curtis, Scott Joostberns, Steve'Lantrip, Karen Long, Craig Ostergren, Robin Rathburn,, Kim Roush, Dean Stewart, Terralynn Trine, Ryan Trowbridge, Jess Bahs, Rev. John C. Formey of Providence, R.I. states, "A pastor and funeral director, working together, can respond more effectively than any other two disciplined to the multiple needs of a grieving family as they work out their natural feelings of anger, guilt, and loss. Comforting grief is a tall order for any human per­ son, and two heads and hearts are better than one." V FUNEtyL DIRECTORS 'Vcqt' FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 Junior Varsity ‘Denotes home games Apr. 14 Apr. 16 Apr. 29 May 5 May 6 May 9 May 13 May 16 May 19 May 21 Hastings Caledonia* Central Montcalm (2)* Lakewood* Saranac (2)* Carson City (2)* Portland (2) Ionia Pennfield* Potterville Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers > Main St. Vermontville & Nashville Eaton Federal Savings & Loan x Pehr.m 72o6n-0v181e & 72a6s-05v55e S. Main Street Nashville Ph. 852-1830 Johnson Furniture 112 Nr Main Nashville Ph. 852-9594 Johnny’s Food Mart 160 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0640 Maple Valley honor roll announced — All A’s: Doreen Cook, Gina Lehman, Daniel Lykins. Also Included on the Honor Roll: Robert Adkins, Jenee Arras, Todd Benton, Kyle Christopher, Vickie Clements, Shannon Decker, Jeff Hamilton, Duska Morawski, Marcie Nessan, Varsity ‘Denotes Home Contests Apr. 14 Lakewood* Apr. 16 Caledonia Apr. 19 Anchor Bay Apr. 22 Lakeview Apr. 26 Maple Valley Inv.* Apr. 29 Central Montcalm May 2 Vestaburg* May 6 Saranac May 9 Carson City May 13 Portland* May 16 Montabella* May 19 Pennfield May 24 Pre-District May. 31 District June 7 Regionals June 14 State Finals Valerie Bell, James Benit, Heather Brown, Audrey Dumont, Shan i Ferrier, Jackie Gardner, Damon Geary, Dean Hale, Dawn Hampton, Kurt Hartenburg, Lindy Hoffman, Kirstie Hosey, Jay O’Brien, Dawn Pixley, Deanna Shank, Tracy Spillane, Mark Valdick, Lynette Williams, Kim Best, Marcia Bishop, Lori Ebersole,. Lee Kienutske, Gary Reid, Annette Rowlee, Norman Visger, Jim Colby, Charles Elliston, Jay Greene, Jeny Kent, Kristy Landes, Todd Smith, Al Symonds, Tana Trowbridge. 8th Grade All A’s: Debbie Carl. Also Included on the Honor Roll: Thomas McArthur, John Myers, Paula Steinbrecher, Dori Travis, Eric Brown, Ron Hull, Tammy James, Scott" Johnson, DelRae Travis, Chris Barton, Lisa Elliston, Scott Everett, Dee Green, David Hummel, Linda McGinley, Dale Montague, Missy Norris, Mindy Shogren, Tammy Tanner, Scott Whitmore, Robbie Barrette, Cheryl Briggs, Amy Cole, Tammy Corkins, Jenny Filter, Lori Fisher, Jim Hay, Marty Martin, Loretta Meehan, Cindy Metz, Nicole Nickel, Jack DeGroot, Kevin Ohm, Luke Potter, David Reese, Michelle Rogers, Jeff Starring, Ray Ashcraft, Robbie Franks, Jeff Garber, Brian Kienutske, Annette Langer, Todd McMillon, Jamie Simons, Don Metz, Ted Hall, Mark Cook, Lisa Phares. 9th Grade All A’s: Dan Halsey, Dan Keech. Also Included on the Honor Roll: Michelle Ames, Matt Bertram, Scott Bracy, Robert Brandon, Robert Brown, Gina Bruce, Bobby Brumm, Bill Bush, Heidi Christie, Tania Colby, Wendy Coleman, Chris Crane, Debbie Crilly, Becky Dale, Ruth Decker, Tonj< Dunkelberger, Becky Eaton, Linda Ells, Norman Freelan, Kathy Gaedert, Lori Gard­ ner, Gary Garlinger, Gay Goss, Mike Gurd, Beth Heald, Suzi Horn, John Houseworth, Randy Joostberns, Charles Kalnbach, Kandy Kane, Jon Kent, Kari Kraai, Raymond Lundquist, Mickey Mahon, Becky Maker, Dawn Munn, Honor roll Lori Musser, Rosemary Oakley, Maryellen Powers, Teresa Rozell, Denise Shank, Robin Shilton, Brenda Smith, Denise Snowden, Cindy Symonds, Carl Tobias. 11th Grade . All A’s: Cindy Brumm, Robin Dickinson, Charlene Martin. ' Also Included on the Honor Roll: Diane Andrews, Glenn Arras, Jeff Beebe, Scott Benton, Robert Best, Rachel Cantrell, Jodi Christensen, Lisa Cogswell, Archie Cole, Kelli Cowell, Julie Dormer, Leonard Eaton, Rich Elliston, Lori Gillespie, Rodney Godbey, Godbey Corrine Graham, Kelly Hamilton, Rachel Hartenburg, Bob Hubbel, Sandy Kalnbach, Mike Kelly, Mark Kersjes, Pam Knoll, Robin Kurtz, Stephen Lukasewyca, Becky cont. next page— BIDS WILL BE TAKEN On a 1978 CHEVROLET Nova, 4-Dr. Car can be seen at Village Hall. Bids must be received by the Nash­ ville Clerk by April 10, 1980 at 12:00 noon. The Village of Nashville has the right to reject any or all bids. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Village Clerk CLOSE OF REGISTRATION NOTICE For Vermontville Township EATON CO., Ml. Notice is hereby given that I will be in my home, 174 E. First St., from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 1980 to take registrations for the May 20th ... 1980 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY and COMMISSIONER DISTRICT NO. 10 SPECIAL ELECTION BOBBI HOEFLER, Township Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. April 9, 1980__Page 11 Vermontville news by...Ava Kroger Seek candidates for Miss Michigan Hemisphere pageant Mr. Arthur Shetenhe^m and Mrs. Gary Reedwas transferred to the Eaton Mrs. Mildred Cole with her County Medical Care niece, Mrs. Betty Ann Facility last week. BriggsGlad to hear that Brian Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Croff, our reliable paper boy, Gobdenough and family is back on the job after a from Chelsea and Mr. and siege with pneumonia at Mrs. William Swiger, Jr. and RGB Hospital. girls from Charlotte with Mr. Many came from out of and Mrs. H. Goodenough— town to enjoy the lovely Mr. and Mrs. Richard Easter Day with friends and Harper from Ann Arbor with relatives — namely: Mr. and Mrs. Elon Baker Mr. and Mrs. Ross Reed, and JeremyEric and Denise with Mr. Mr. and Mrs. David Mix and family from Lansing Applications are now being Division requires evening grooming, social graces and with Mrs. Arthur accepted for the 17th Annual gowns and swimsuits. gives them poise and self­ Shetenhelm— According to the sponsor, confidence. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Van Miss Michigan Hemisphere For entry forms write to: Blarcom with Mr. and Mrs. Pageant. The state pageant the Hemisphere Pageant will be held on June 22, 1980 portrays how wonderful the Bob Kamenar, Executive Stanley Howe— Mr. and Mrs. Stan Graham at the Hilton Airport Inn, world can be: Our youth Michigan Director, 509 Park and Travis with Mr. and 31500 Wick Road, Romulus, work, compete and exchange Ave., West, Baberton, OH Mrs. Wallace Graham in Michigan 48174 - 30 minutes ideas and culture together, 44203. from downtown Detroit Interested persons may having no bars on race, Nashville— “MiSs Hemisphere” is color, creed or heritage. also call Bob at his office Mr. and Mrs. John Rodriguez, Greg and Kim the world’s largest pageant. Hemisphere is more than (216) 745-5848 or home (216) Myers and Mrs. Ava Kroger This year final prizes total just a beauty pageant... it is 745-2579, or (216) 449-4682, or youth development (216) 898-5803. Include a with Mr. and Mrs. John $300,000.00. Prizes include a Halas and girls in Lansing- eight automobiles, savings program designed to give recent photo with your bonds, modeling scholar­ our youth the chance to be name, address and telephone Mr. and Mrs. Fred ships, a mink coat, and a trip seen and heard ... it number. Deadline to enter is Rodriguez and Crista with to Rome, Italy for the Miss developes early goals in good Monday, May 19. Honor roll - continued — Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ames Division winner, diamond Mater, Lorraine McClelland, Karen Gurd, Dan L. Hoff­ in Brethren. watches and trophies. Weekend visitors of Mr. Mark O’Brien, Tim man, Kim Hosey, Sherry Winners of the Michigan Ostergren, Sonja Pike, Kraai, Loni Lee, Kelly and Mrs. Harold Benedict, Pageant, sponsored by Melanie Rogers, Doug Root, MacDonald, April Mahon, Brenda, and Brian wei*e: Kamenar Productions, will | Friends are invited to share in the I Kaylin Schilz, Robert Schulz, Robin Matson, Dan Mc­ Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wion receive hotel ac­ 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebration and family from N. Man­ commodations for them­ Kathy Semrau, Mark Siple, Clintock, Dawn Mc­ Sonua Slocurri, Sandy Crimmon, Annette Mon­ chester,. Indiana; Mr. and selves and a parent at the of...Nlargy A. & Duane M. Mishler Snowden, Marlon Sparks, tague, Kim Myers, Gayle Mrs. Bruce Benedict and National Finals in Miami Linda Steinbrecher, Vonda Partridge, Kathy Shaw, daughters from Arlington Beach, Florida. They will | ...given by their children Robin & David Tirban, Tim Tobias, Denise Darla K. Sherman, Darla M. Hts., Ill. and Terry Benedict also be awarded a J| Trumley and Matthew Mishler at the ... Valdick, Cindy Walker, Nyle Sherman, Sue Spoelstra, from Troy. scholarship to the John V.F.W. Club on S. State St., Nashville, Ml. Easter visitors at the Wells, Becky Williams, Jane Donna Steinbrecher, Vicky Robert Powers Modeling Williams, Eric Wolff, Robin Swift, Trudy Symonds, Bill Benedicts were Mr. and Mrs. School, trophies, crowns, Wright, Steve Hummel, Tate, Jim Travoli, Tracey Fred Adams and family and other prizes. Sunday, April 20th, from 2-7 p.m. from Horton, Mrs. Robert Christine Scott. Divisions of competition Wawiernia, Angie Webb, Brimmer and daughters include: Pee-Wee (2 to 5 11th Grade Cindy Wetzel, Renee Wright, from Charlotte. AU A’s: Celia Eaton, Julie Symonds. years), Little Miss (6 to 10 Mr. and Mrs. Kerwin years), Pre-Teen (11 to 13 Luella Fassett, Tammi > 12th Grade Booher and family from years), Teen (14 to 17 years), Gradzinski. All A’s: Julie Barlow, Also Included on the Honor Chris Beebe, Sharon Fox, Manistee and Mrs. Isa Davis and Miss (18 to 27 years: from Mulliken were Easter single or married), Boys Roll: Beth Armstrong, Susan Fox, Christine • NOTICE • Donna Augustine, Pam Hamilton, Sue Hickey, dinner guests of Mr. and compete in the Master Bishop, Andrea Briggs, Janice Lightner, Cheryl Mrs. Russell Booher. Sunday pageant (3 to 7 years). The Village of Nashville will have Dave Boomer, Pam Brown, McClure, Jeff Mead, Sherry evening callers were the Judging is based on ap­ Durwood Booher family Rhonda Bushre, Brenda Morris, • SPRING CLEAN-UP • pearance and personality. Frances Carmoney, Lorna Carrigan, Nicewander, Tarja Ojanen. from St. Mary’s Lake. No talent is required. Attire Mondays... April 21 & April 28 s Misses Marguerita and Jackie Carroll, Penny will be suits for the Master Also Included on the Honor Cheeseman, Lola Clements, Roll: Carol Appelman, Martha Zemke had as competitors, party dresses ALL TRASH LEFT AT THE CURB Diane Cook, Gale Cooley, Tuesday Aspinall, Deb Sunday dinner guests: Mr. for Pee-Wee, Little Miss and WILL BE PICKED UP and Mrs. Carl Grashius of Lori Decker, Joanne Barton, Cheryl Bacon, Pre-Teens, and evening SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Village Clerk Dickinson, Karen Fender, Susanna Barnhart, LeAnn Coats Grove, Mr. and Mrs. gowns for Teens. The Miss Jodi Forell, Denice Gardner, Barrick, Don Beck, Kim Durwood Booher ^and family from St. Mary’s Lake, Mr. Bell, Bobbie Brown, Beth and Mrs. Berend Botje of Jaycee dinner-dance Carmoney, Bruce Car­ Saginaw, Mr. and Mrs. CLIP AND SAVE AS A REMINDER TO VOTE!! Nashville’s newly-formed penter, Dan Carpenter, Danny Cook and family, Mr. Kathy Christopher, Brian Jaycees will host a Charter and Mrs. Reinhart Zemke, Dinner and Dance on Coffman, Corrine Cole, Doug . Mrs. Kate Snider, Mrs. Cook, Wayne Curtis, Saturday evening,; April 12. Hermina Southern and Mrs. The 7:30 p.m. dinner at the Tammie Frank, Allan Leta Nagle. Gardner, Kellie Haas, Ray local V.F.W. Hall will be Mrs. Hermina Southern, attended by members of the Hole, Sandy Hulbert, Debbie Mrs. Kate Snider and Mrs. Hummel, Kathy Hummel, Elizabeth King attended an organization but the 9 p.m. Terrie Huston, Dennis O.E.S. box social at Brook­ dance will be open to the Jarrard, Margaret Main, field Friday evening. public. Mrs. Thelma Hall was an Tickets for the dance will David McGinley, Rod Mc­ Millon, Cindy Murphy, Jim Easter guest of the Hugh be available at the door at Myers, Cheryl Powell, Diane Hulse family in Bellevue. the cost of $1.50 per person. Schantz, Alise Schray, Alex Arends of Lakeshore, Christine Shaw, Janice Siple president of the Michigan Troy Sixberry, Kim Teach- MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Jaycees, will be present at worth, Cathy Trumble, Pat the dinner to confer a Van Tyle, Joyce Warner, • Lunch Menu • charter upon the local Kim Wetzel, Dennis Yost. Monday, April 14 organization. Fishwich, Tarter Sauce, Cole Slaw, Peaches, Cookie and Milk. Tuesday, April 15 Bar-B-Q Turkey on Bun, Sweet Potatoes, Pudding, Fruit Juice and Milk. fc Wed. April 9 thru Tues. April 15 Wednesday, April 16 Spaghetti, ' Peas, Ap­ plesauce, Homemade Rolls and butter and Milk. Thursday, April 17 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Pears, Bread and Butter Sandwich and Milk. Friday, April 18 Pizza Buns, Corn, Peaches, Pickles and Milk. | SPRING CLEAN-UP jffiXWili fetttatkW *1*5 < j°( hmm* * *1^10 Gata, W*1^ h* jiatSiW!1' t1* 8#.!®^ »HI*[ OT NO! This Week'SvSpecial TUESDAY, APRIL 15 ON INCREASED MILLAGE 10%r - HEAVE YOU HEARD? — OFF THERE IS NO MONEY!! All Non-Electric They Haven’t Heard Kitchen Ware Nancys Stop in and check our Everyday Low Prices BEAUTY SHOP SAVE MONEY ON GAS AND SHOP \ AT HOME FOR LESS MONEY! FURLONG VARIETY 171 S. Main V ermontville I Open 6 Days a week . . . From 9 to 4:30 Vermontville ^Ph. 726-0330 (Let them hear from you ... ALL DAY TUESDAY, APRIL 15th) VOTE: NO MONEY! PAID FOR BY CHARLES AND DIXIE BRAND — VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley-News. Nashville. Wednesday. April 9, 1980 — Page 12 from our readers wages and only one was FROM OUR READERS: There is a lot of rumble legal. Still another opponent felt going on out in the Eaton Intermediate School that we were not being District, caused by a subject represented fairly. They very few want to bring to the said, “since John Duris was surface, because of their job, hired to promote the passage or the harassment tbeir of the millage there should children will receive in have been another person school or their family will hired to defeat the millage receive from the teaching and paid from the same source as Mr. Duris.” They community. continued, “I feel like the The silent majority is Eaton Intermediate School angry because of the Eaton Intermediate School "District is using my money District’s ways of going to rob myself.” I’m sure many residents in about the millage issue. the Eaton Intermediate As one opponent stated, School District found it hard “John Duris was hired to pay this years taxes. As previously as the one resident said, “they “Placement Coordinator”, a make it sound like this position which he held for millage is nothing more than some time. A decision, last a dollar down and a dollar a fall, was made to take John week and we all can afford Duris from that position and it.” Another said, “the Eaton make up a new position of Intermediate School District “Vocational Implementer” tells us the state will foot or in plain language, hired to part of the cost of the new see to it Eaton Intermediate school, I for one would like to Schools got their millage.” know just who they think the This opponent was very State Government is?” angry as they felt the tax­ I understand the Depart­ payers were paying for two ment of Social Services Hearing set on gas restraints Citizens in central Michigan will have an opportunity later this month to tell federal and state of­ ficials how they feel about proposed gasoline restraint measures, State Representative Ernest Nash (R-Dimondale) announced today. Nash said a public hearing — one of five scheduled around the state in late April — will be conducted by state Department of Commerce officials on Friday, April 25, 1980 in the Law Building Auditorium on Ottawa Street in Lansing, from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. “I encourage all citizens in the area to attend the hearing because it will provide a chance to hear a detailed discussion of the proposals and allow persons to voice their opinion on each of the plans,” Nash said. The standby measures, proposed by the federal Department of Energy, could be imposed by the President if Michigan did not develop its own demand restraint measures, or if the state’s demand restraint measures did not meet the President’s mandatory gasoline conservation target, Nash said. The plans currently being discussed include voluntary gas rationing, flex-time scheduling for state em­ ployees, reductions in travel for state workers, strict enforcement of the 55 mile per hour speed limit, points for speeding, reduction of the speed limit, and a man­ datory Stricker plan, which would prohibit the use of each vehicle in the state one day a week. Nash noted that Michigan’s restraint measures would also have a large impact on the state’s second largest industry, wants us to build them a new building for offices. If we do, there will be a fairly new building and just maybe we could lower ourselves just a little and use that building for .our vocational educational building. After all I understand they have already decided to build in the Charlotte area. As we all know, the low enrollment in several school districts has caused the closing of some schools. Maybe in the near future the Eaton Intermediate Schools will have an empty school building and this could be used, and save ourselves some money. With a recession on hand, high interest rates, hard to find money, don’t you think we should look for some other avenues? Money is not always the answer, especially when we don’t have the kind of money they are talking about. Five million now, she or more by the time they get started and much more than that before completion due to inflation. I feel the residents of the Eaton Intermediate School Saturday, April 12 - 9 a.m. -1 p.m. East-side Style Revue District are angry and justly Judging. Evening Style Show 7:30 p.m. 4-H Building, so, too many people have Charlotte Fairgrounds. their hands out and there is Tuesday, April 15 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Handicap Riding not enough money for all of Committee, Extension Office. them. The -silent majority Wednesday, April 16 - 9 a.m. -1:45 p.m. Horseback Riding needs to come out from for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy, under the bushes and give Charlotte. some constructive criticism Thursday, April 17-7:30 p.m. 4-H Exchange Trip meeting, — not just be against every Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. issue but give some Friday, April 18 - 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Horseback Riding for suggestions of alternative Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy,, routes, and that is what I Charlotte. Saturday, April 19 -10-12 noon, “Developing and Mounting have triedJto do in this letter. It’s time to take a second Photographs”, Photography Workshop, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. look at all expenditures. Saturday, April 19 - 4-8 p.m. Pancake Supper, Sponsored by Thank you, Dixie Brand Eaton County 4-H Council, 4-H Building, Charlotte. Public invited. 2146 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville. MI Sunday, April 20 - 2-4 p.m. Outdoor meeting, “Wild Food Identification and Preparation”, Fitzgerald Park, Grand FROM OUR READERS Ledge. Is this town, Nashville, so Monday, April 21 - 9:30-2:30 p.m. Cultural Arts Day, Guest hard up for sap that they Lodge VFW Nat’l. Home, VFW Rd., Eaton Rapids. have to-tap the trees in the Reservations ($3.75) required by April 11, includes lunch cemetary from front to and program. Open to public. Call 543-2310. back? Food, Entertainment, Rides, Music, Monday, April 21 - 7:30 p.m. Fair Board Meeting, Fair Of­ It makes me sick to see no fice, Fairgrounds. Dancing, Exhibits and Much,Much respect for the deceased, the Wednesday, April 23-9 a.m. -1:45 p.m. Horseback Riding graves are run all over and MORE... for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., markers are used like Charlotte. stepping stones when their Thursday, April 24 - 7-10 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Trowbridge Sales & Service gathering sap. Adams’ Skating Center, Charlotte. 130 S. Main St., Vermontville^—726-0569 When two members of the Friday, April 25 » 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Horseback Riding for association were asked who Handicappers, Meadowview School, Charlotte. Cont. Col. 6 — Saturday, April 26 - 4-H Hog Weigh-In at member’s farms. Saturday, April 26 - 9:00 a.m. State 4-H Horse Jamboree, MSU Judging Pavilion. Monday, April 28 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl meeting, Kardell Hall, Fairgrounds. Friday, May 2-9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Horseback Riding for Mickey’s Rainbow Carnival Vermontville little league football Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., At Fuller St. School, April 18 ... 6 to ATTENTION: all parents of 3rd thru Charlotte. 9 p.m.Come play games, win prizes, 7th grade boys. There will be a Saturday, May 3 - 10-12 noon, Gardening & House plant eat supper,, enter the raffle and try to meeting on April 10th at 7:00 p.m. in Workshop, Kardel Hall. win a T.V. There will also be a child­ the all-purpose room at Maplewood Monday, May 5-8:00 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Kardel ren's raffle the night of the carnival. School to decide on forming a 7th and Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. For additional information, call Susan Sth grade team for this fall. ANY Wednesday, May 7 - MAEH Spring Bus Tour to FrankenButler 852-1859. INTERESTED PARENTS, PLEASE muth to study German Customs. Reservations due April 21. ATTEND, or call Barb Dickinson, 726­ Contact Extension Office for details. 543-2310. 1227. Wednesday; May 7 - 9 a.m. -1:45 p.m. Horseback Riding for Maple Grove Birthday Club Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Benefit Bingo — Birthday Club will meet Tuesday, Charlotte. April 15th at the home of Helen The Dads Post 241 of Nashville, Ml. Thursday, May 8 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Schantz on Guy Rd. Ruby Ball will V.F.W. 8260 will be host for a Benefit Committee, Kardel Hall. serve as co-hostess. Potluck dinner at Bingo April 11, 1980. Friday, May 9 - 9-2:15 p.m. Horseback Riding for Han12:30 p.m. EarlyBird starts at 6:45, Regular dicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. 7:00 p.m. This is for the Archie Cale Saturday, May 10 - 9-3 p.m. 4-H Used Western Wear and Carl’s Ad Deadline — family and the Rick Brock family. Tack Consignment Sale, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting Wednesday, May 14-9a.m. -1:45 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwv them in paper! Charlotte. _ ’ Friday, May 16 - 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy Charlotte. • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. ih Nashville Saturday, May 17 -8 a.m. - 3 p.m. “Getting To Know You-th Day”, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge. Saturday, May 17 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 4-H Horse Training Clinic, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Mark Your Calendar / APRIL 25,26 & 27 EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR tourism. “These restraint measures will affect the hundreds of resort owners and em­ ployees throughout Michigan,” Nash said, noting that if people are forced to cut back on their driving, tourist-related, businesses would suffer. “It is vital that as many citizens as possible tell these officials how they feel about the different plans,” Nash said. “The more input they hear, the better chance there is that a sensible stand-by plan can be approved for the state.” From our readers — continued- had charge of tapping they passed the buck, I’m sure trees don’t tap themselves. If your going to show pictures in the paper of boiling also include the cemetary where hundreds of buckets are hung. I’m sure this would alter some buyers appetites. Not a very pretty sight. I respect the deceased and I hope in another year whoever is responsible for the tapping will have the heart to leave the cemetary quiet and peaceful as I thought that was the final resting place. Vinita Snow 210 East St. Fay Fisher and visit... VERMONTVILLE’S 40th Annual MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL Community Events . . CARL/S Super Market 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 . ROBERT CQNSANI Phone 945-4246 AAASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated! cat 7:30p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN-NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st. Thursday each mo. at 7:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE P9BUC UMMT PUBLIC INVITED TO A HINDI EWING WELL DRILLING WELb DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. 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The Federal Match gives EISD an outright grant of $1,867,808.20 (47 percent) of the total cost. The remaining amount ($2,106,251.80) will be paid by the taxpayers of the Intermediate District if the increase in millage is approved on election day. If the millage increase is not k W*! W* vs kSv ‘slss S! '*^wii S>J 1 ?*'!1 '^i > ?'! approved on election day, the Intermediate District will lose the Federal Grant and construction of the Skill Center will not take place The Vocational Skill Center will serve 950 junior and senior students from the five (Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Maple Valley and Potterville) K-12 school districts in the In­ termediate District. Ap­ proximately 24 different programs will be offered that range from drafting, nursing aide, and data processing, to welding, auto body and electronics. In addition to serving the high school population, the skill building programs would be offered to adults in the evening hours. Com­ munity college extension classes, high school com- pletion, and enrichment classes would be offered to the adults in the EISD through their local Com­ munity Education Directors. Election Day is April 15, and the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voters are to vote in their regular school issue polling places. “You people found deductions and credits I didn’t know about I shoulda come here last Special riding program Art for April Students in Miss Harns' class are finding it fun to sprawl out on the floor and color a large mural depicting spring drawings. They are first graders at Fuller Street School in Nashville. l «kte * ®MIU1 >««« Ml 'MtgMi 'M laum iljta Bill HIM ■ a Rim ■ 0 mm DJBW taMI Iffi ^bijUu Extension homemakers “visit” Germany and Belize Eaton County Extension Homemakers held their Spring Event at Kardel Hall on April 1st, with about 75 attending. The theme, “German Foods and Customs”, was in anticipation of their In­ ternational meeting in Germany later this year. There were outstanding reports and exhibits on Germany by the nine Ex­ tension Study groups in the county. Jenny Bohms, Happy At Home group, gave door prizes of beautiful pink begonia plants. Giving flowers as gifts is a German custom. The prayer of thanks before lunch was given in German by Mimi Langmaack, a native of Germany. Slides of College Week at MSU created interest in attending this event on campus, June 16-19. Anna Mae Conley, East Brookfield group, won a scholarship to College Week. Sue Schulze is first runner-up for this scholarship. Linda Leist was last years winner and a promoter this year. Marian Tirrell presented a corsage and Judy Locke 5? &L HBfll®. bis*** **** iifSj, W ii***1’ <i*» S©jS S Eaton County Extension Homemakers Council has elected new officers for the coming year. Incoming president is We'll give you hair that does everything. In style. 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Judy Locke, Charlotte, of the West Benton Study Group;' Claudia Brown of the Petrieville group in Eaton Rapids and Anna Mae Conley of East Brookfield group near Charlotte, will serve as Secretary and Treasurer. The Council coordinates educational activities of nine study groups in the county. They give many volunteer hours to help bring the educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service to the people of Eaton County. Home economist, Ann Ross, advisor for the council, says the organization co­ sponsors lessons and educational tours throughout the year for the general public. Persons interested ip becoming involved in this volunteer educational effort may contact Judy Locke, or the Extension Office in Charlotte. Action-Ads GAS CONVERSION BURNERS AVAILABLE: For mobile homes. Nashville Heating, 205% S. Main St., Nashville, Mich., Ph. 852-9231. (tfn) • FACIALS HAIRDESIGNERS SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) College Week scholarships. Claudia Brown, Petrieville group, told about the Cultural Arts Day to be held April 21, at the National VFW Home in Eaton Rapids. Ruth VanVleck, West Benton group and Joyce Comer, handled registration, with Hulda Sterzick, Watson Well Wishers being chairperson for the day. Home Economist, Ann Ross, gave an illustrated talk describing contacts with the people of Belize. through May 30. Wednesday Sessions will go from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and Friday sessions from 9 a.m.to 2:15 p.m. The riding ring is behind the Meadowview School on Packard Hwy., in Charlotte. Volunteers interested in helping kids are always needed to make this special riding program possible and all will be trained by the instructor. The riding program teaches a skill to students who have a physical, mental or emotional handicap and it helps them improve many aspects of their life. 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Hubbard Concentrates •CHICKEN • HOG FEEDS • DAIRY • BEEF • Chick Feeders & Waterers Nashville Co-Op Elevator ------------------------------- ASSOCIATION NASHVILLE — MICHIGAN �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, April 9. 1980 — Page 14 East Side.. .west Side all around the town A beautiful Easter Sunday, with renewal of faith, amid all our friends and neigh­ bors, truly a time to give our thanks and reflect on the one who made it all possible. The Doug Wells en­ tertained their family and the Ralph Wells for Eater Sunday. The Ralph Wells just returned Saturday from wintering in Florida. The Benedict clan all were home for Easter Sunday at Harold & Edith’s. All were in church, about 3 pews full, joy to see. The z Lynn Beadles of Okemos, picked up Grandma Saylor and drove to Battle Creek to be with the Sher­ man family at Nancy and Mike Sidells on Sunday. Change of time: Maple Leaf Inn Euchre Party on Wednesday at 7:30. The Dads Post 241 ofNash­ ville, V.F.W. 8260, will be host to a benefit bingo April 11. Early Bird 6:45. Regular 7:00 p.m. This is for the Archie Cole family and the Rick Brock family. My footnote — Lets turn out to help this ( wonderful organization as they give a helping hand. Village Council meets Thursday, April 10th at 7:30 in the Mildred Allen Library. We welcome Capt. Pat Long of the Eaton Co. Sheriffs Dept., who will be guest speaker at the Chamber of Commerce dinner Tuesday at 7:00 in the Sugar Hut Cafe. Arriving home on Easter morn from Colorado in time to make Sunday dinner with the rest of the family at Tom and Ida Zakshesky, were the Stan Trumbles, Doug and Teresa Jones, Mike and Cathy Trumble, and Jack and Sally Crouter of Flint. Can’t wait to here how their skiing went. Got caught in the storm for a 16 hour wait. Tom and Ida Zakshesky were entertained for chicken dinners won at the Fireman’s Ball at the “Carpenters Den” Sunday before last. On April 1st game tables were set up by Carpenters Den at 9:30 a.m. for the Euchre. It was so successful that they will be playing again on the 7th of April, Tuesday at 9:30 a.tn. Everyone is invited. Will play on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. until further notice. First place winner Bob Sears, second place Phyllis Jansen. Don’t forget the landfill (dump) will be open next weekend 12, 13, 14, at no charge for your clean up plans. Lets take advantage of these days. Cause thats it. It will be closed permanently after the 15th. Such a beautiful day Troop 177 ‘outstanding father’ Tom works at Union Steam The troop and committee of 177 are pleased to an­ Pump in Battle Creek, and nounce that Thomas “Tom” also is a farmer. Tom also is Reid of Route No. 3 Carlisle a leader in the Spaulding 4-H Hwy., Nashville, has been Club of Eaton County. selected for his outstanding help and involvement in troop Activities, as an Outstanding Father of Troop 177, Nashville. Toni has spent several hours on committee work alone. During the maple sap collection, Tom has arranged his farm work to spend as much time as needed to help collect sap. Never a sap collection day goes by but Tom, his wife Jean, son Scott, (who is a Webelos Scout) and daughter, Paula, are there. We feel it would have been impossible to have collected almost 13,000 gal. of sap without the Reids, especially Tom. NOTICE to ... VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS The Vermontville Village Council has declared the week of April 7 through April 14 as VILLAGE CLEAN-UP WEEK. The Landfill will be open Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, April 13 - Monday, April 14. HOURS: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (NO CHARGE) Public Hearing The Nashville Village Council will hold a public hearing on the planned use of the 11th entitlement period Federal Revenue Sharing ($25,973.00) in conjunc­ tion with the 1980 fiscal year budget on April 10, 1980 at 6:30 p.m. at Castleton Township Hall in NcTshville. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Village Clerk y...Doro s. Nisse Sunday, I walked the town. Saw a lot of green showing and people working in their yard,picking up the branches and debris from the winter. Take a look around your property for the eyesores that might offend you or your neighbors and before the inspection team from the Village council gets to your place. We do have a drive on to clean up to meet our or­ dinance standard, so be a good neighbor and comply. It was my pleasure to spend early Sunday evening at the Doug Wells for supper and with their family. It was like Grand Central State with many friends and relatives in and out. Word was received Saturday of the set-back in the condition of Norma Raymonds father in the University Hospital in Ann Arbor. Our prayers for your strength in the days ahead. You are invited to attend the cantata “It Took A Miracle” Sunday, April 13th at the United Methodist Church at our 11 o’clock service. We will be joined in service by the Congregational Church. We are looking forward to this presentation for your pleasure and will also be at the Gresham Church on the 20th. ' To all our shut-ins za “cheery hello”. Good to see others out and around. Shirley Exelby’s arm is mighty sore from waving, cause she can’t call her hi and hellos, yet, still wearing that wire and will for some time. Thought—The best way to keep happiness is to give it away. Action-Ads FOR SALE OR TRADE: 3 year old Hereford bull. Phone 517-726-0211.______ HELP CARE FOR TWO KIDS and light housekeeping. 852-1652. (tfn) WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. Laurie Birman returns from animal care course in Alabama By Dora J. Nisse Investigator for Eaton Co. Humane Society Laurie Birman of the Eaton County Animal Control Department is back from her training at the United States Humane Societies Academy in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. At the academy, Laurie received training in all phases of animal care. Sheltering is one of the most important parts of our total program. As we go into phase I of our new Animal Shelter, it is of the utmost importance that we have the best trained personnel possible if we are Girl Scout News Junior Troop No. 313 has been working on their Indian Lore Badge, and Leader Emma Trowbridge had the girls out to her home to make beads, musical instruments and costumes. On March 20, they went to Eaton Rapids where a workshop was being held for other Junior troops of Area 7 who also were working on the Lore badge. There were 90 girls participating. A Cadette troop from Eaton Rapids gave a skit about Sacajowea. We brought beads we had made and exchanged with the other troops. Mr. Roy Keeler talked about Indians and showed artifacts he has. We all learned a farewell circle, done with hand signals for the closing of the program. On April 3 we went to visit the Sheriffs Dept, and to tour McDonald’s in Charlotte. Scouts are also getting excited about our float for Syrup Festival. Coming up on May 9,10 and 11, they will be going camping at Camp Deer Trails near Harrison. For the scouts who have been there before, they can hardly wait for this trip. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION mittees are working closely together to bring to the people of our county a smooth running operation. We are fortunate to have some of the best Vets in the country among ours. We are proud of the personnel at our Animal Control Department. Lorraine who runs a tight ship (office) knows from heart felt experience what happens when you have a bad situation out of control concerning the animals. Thanks to this gal and our humanitarians of the first order we were able to hang on until Sheriff Art Kelsey took on the Department. Thanks also go to the Eaton County Humane Society for bringing Bill Smith of the USHS out of Washington to our first forum in Charlotte. Suggestions for chocolate dipping By Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist One of the questions asked at the Extension Office is about making homemade chocolate candies for the Easter holiday. Some recipes for chocolate coating on candies call for melting the chocolate with paraffin wax. Our food specialists at Michigan State University have checked with the Food and Drug Administration as to the advisability of this practice. Paraffin is not a permitted food additive. Since paraffin may not be' used in the commercial manufacture of chocolates, the FDA would not recommend using paraffin in the homemade candies. Ordinary bitter, semisweet or cooking chocolates are generally not suitable for dipping candies. Chocolate coating can be prepared without the addition of paraffin by using dipping chocolate. Dipping chocolate contains extra cocoa butter to give a consistency that hardens satisfactorily with a finish. Look smooth, glossychocolate ffor dipping at gourmet food shops, or bakers supply houses. Want-Ads! Obituaries Archie F. Cole NASHVILLE - Mr. Archie F. Cole, 61, of 11946 Curtis Road, died Wednesday, April 2, 1980 at his home. He was bom in Kalamo Township May 9,1918, the son of Harry and Anna Belle (Ely) Cole. He married the former Evelyn Philber. He was employed as a truck driver by Howard Sober of Lansing and for six years was a rural route carrier in Nashville. He served in the U.S. Army during W. W. II, stationed in England. He was a member of the Charlotte Eagle Lodge and member and Past Com­ mander of the Thornapple Valley Post No. 8260 V.F.W. of Nashville. Mr. Cole is survived by his wife, Evelyn; one son, Ar- to get full value of our people and monies. The Academy in Alabama is the latest in training spots for all animal control people. Credit goes to the Humane Society of the United States; Art Kelsey, Sheriff of Eaton County; Lt. Arlo Eaton and Capt. Joseph Jager, animal control directors; and to the Board of Commissioners. Eaton County has one of the best Animal Ordinances in the state. The Vets of our area and Directors of Animal control, plus the chairperson of the Agricultural Department out of the Board of Commissioners and their com- Hot airballoon passes over — EVdllgChst - from front It wasn’t a UFO -flying over Nashville’s Main Street Saturday morning, but it was unidentified. The owner and passenger in a brightly colored hot air balloon that floated from west to east was unknown to delighted spectators. However, its appearance added a festive air to the day as it wafted over the village. Later, some observers reported seeing it apparently attempting to land east of town. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) assemblies and youth camps. God has given him a unique ability to tell things chie F. Cole, Jr. of Nash­ as they really are. ville; two daughters, Mrs. Born in Miami, Florida, on Janice Bowen of Battle August 30, 1950, Swearingen Creek and Mrs. Janet Lee accepted Christ as his Savior Stewart of Flagstaff, and Lord when he Was 16, as Arizona; four step-sons, he entered college at the Gary Shattuck of Nashville, University of Miami.'When Berlyn Shattuck of he was 19, he went into full­ Diamondale, Dalton Shat­ time service as an assistant tuck of Potterville and Rick pastor, and he entered into Shattuck of Charlotte; one evangelism at the age of 21. sister, Mrs. Inez Softuners of Chicago; one brother, Clarence of Petoskey, a half­ brother, Robert Nichols of Flint; and thirteen Grand­ children. RESIDENTIAL REPAIR Funeral services were INSTALLATION • REMODELING held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 5, from the Vogt NEW CONSTRUCTION Funeral Home of Nashville. SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Rev. William Brown of­ Colt..CARL BUSHRE ficiated. Burial was in — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — Lakeview Cemetery, Nash­ ville. Military services were conducted by Post 8260 V.F.W. Bushre Plumbing 517-726-0036 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 9, 1980 — Page 15 \' <W*&& \W »\ &W>SS: »W&> »&>S » $>&s » Sfe ; s S S**i Kids scrambled to find eggs at Sandyland’s Taster Hunt 4 The big search for the eggs was completed in less than half an hour. Participants are shown as they found one of the "lucky" hiding places near this pine tree. Also, the stream running through Sandyland Park was a favorite hiding place of the Easter Bunny (and his helpers) who cleverly concealed 60 dozen hard-boiled decorated Easter Eggs along with three dozen special prize winning plastic eggs early Sunday. Many of the children arrived at the park directly from church services, still dressed in their lovely Easter finery including long and frilly dresses. Action-Ads FOR SALE OR TRADE: 3 year old Hereford Bull. Phone 517-726-0211. WANTED: 6 ambitious people interested in making an extra $1,000 a month working part-time. Phone 758-3264, Lacey, (tfn) WORK WANTED ON FARM: Have experience. 726-1150, Vermontville. (4­ 16) 00 The Easter Bunny made a stop at Sandyland Park early Sunday morning. Of course, he had the help of Faye and Sandy Salyers, park owners, and Jeanette and Don Joseph of Carl’s Supermarket. Before 1 p.m. when flocks of local children ac­ companied by their parents arrived for the “hunt”, 60 dozen decorated Easter eggs had been cleverly concealed on the park grounds along with 3 dozen colorful plastic eggs. When the starting whistle blew, children carrying a wide assortment of baskets, buckets and bags scrambled to seek out the Easter Bunny’s hiding places. Children through age 12 participated, with different age groups assigned to various sections of the park. The youngsters who found the special plastic eggs in their search were rewarded with special prizes. The hollow eggs opened to reveal certificates naming mer­ chandise awards from Carl’s Supermarket. Other eggs contained miniature toys. Heather Steward of Vermontville, who will be 5 in May, discovered a very special egg which made her the winner of a giant stuffed chick, offered as the top prize in the contest Joy Simpson, 12, of Charlotte and Still time to enter Easter coloring contest One clever young lady discovered an egg tucked in the hub of an old wagon wheel at Sandyland Park. — NOTICE — The Village of Nashville will be flushing water mains and hydrants, Thurs., April 10 and Fri., April 11. susan m. corkwell Village Clerk The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ Nashville M-79 R 2, Cariisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852*9605 CARLISLE Battle Creek There’s still time to get out' your crayons and enter the Maple Valley News Easter Coloring Contest. All entries must be turned in by noon on Thursday (April 10). Take the drawings you have colored to the sponsoring stores or businesses whose name appears below the picture. And remember, chilren must be accompanied by their parent or guardian when the entries are submitted. Or, parents may drop off the entrees for their children. The drawings for the contest were published in the Wednesday, April 2 edition of the Maple Valley News. Winners of the contest will receive certificates of $10 for first prize and $5 for second prize. There are two categories in the contest, one for children six and under and the other for children 7­ 10. The certificates will be good toward the purchase of any item (or items) in any of the participating businesses. Good Luck! Jerome Walliczek, 6, of Nashville, each won a special Easter cake for Heather Steward, 4, of Vermontville admires the large stuffed chick she won Sunday for finding the top prize-winning egg in an Easter "hunt" at Sandyland Park. Jeanette Joseph of Carl’s Market, co-sponsors of the event, enjoys watching Heather's excitement over the chick. Senior girls tea April 14 The annual Senior Girls Tea, a traditional spring event at Maple Valley High School, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 14. This year, the event will be hosted by the Nashville “Bright Ideas” at parenting seminar Parents of gifted and talented children are invited to attend a parenting seminar entitled “Bright Ideas” with guest presen­ tation by Betty Mellon. She is the curriculum resource consultant for the Eaton Intermediate School District The seminar will be held from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9 at the Eaton In­ termediate School District office, 1790 E. Packard Hwy. in Charlotte. The primary purpose of the session is to acquaint parents with the materials available to them through the EISD media Center and to share activities that can be done in the home. For additional information gathering the most eggs during the hunt. Each found 16. or to make arrangements for child care during the program, contact Pat Reinbold, facilitator of programs for the gifted and talented for EISD., at 543­ 5500. CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank everyone who helped me when I had my accident, and those who stopped to offer assistance. Especially I want to thank Sue Howard, Ray Garvey, Gloria Goodner, for their help and Blair Hawblitz for going to get my dad and Lester Godby for going and notifying my mother. Also those who called and sent cards. Thank you again Lori Mitchell Woman’s Literary Club who alternate sponsorship, on a yearly basis, with the Vermontville Woman’s Club. In a slight departure from the normal schedule, the tea serving in the cafeteria will precede the program in the auditorium this year. Performing for the event­ will be Mary Bills of M-T Dance Studio with a troupe of entertainers. Senior girls and their mothers, high school teachers and their spouses, and members of the Ver­ montville Woman’s Club are invited to attend the tea and program. Margaret Swiger of Nash­ ville is general chairperson of decorations for the event; Barbara Sandbrook and Delores Knoll, both of Nash­ ville, head the program committee this year. NOTICE All cancellations and changes must be in by 5 p.m. Fridays for following publication. (tfn) �FRYER LEGS - THIGHS CUT.FROM 1/4 PORK LOIN E5O“C MIXED PORK CHOPS COUNTRY STYLE SPARK RIBS $4169 ECKRICH - Reg. or Beef FRANKS SPARTAN SLICED ALL VARIETIES LUNCHEON MEATS PACISKTTKR DOG FOOD 25 LB. BAG CONTADINA KRAFT TOMATO PASTE CREAMY CUCUMBER Dressing 12 OZ. WT. 59 - REG. OR DIET pint COLA HOSTESS SCHAFER'S Hillybilly BREAD a 8 PACK PILLSBURY FAMILY SIZE CUP CAKES KRISPY REG., WITH MEAT OR WITH MUSHROOMS 32 OZ. WT. AQUC O HUNT'S SMAAUNCWEICH swt. 69 wt. 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Church Hastings, 49058 Mi Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 107, No. 47 — Wednesday, April 16. 1980 Voters have big decisions to make in days ahead, Gilmer tells Nashville Chamber — By Susan Hinckley State Representative Donald Gilmer spoke to the Nashville Chamber of Commerce at its recent meeting. Seated from left, clockwise are Dave Mace, Virginia Alles, Terril Thomas, Charjes Andrus, Jo Christiansen, and Ardyth Jordon who were among the members attending. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) It’s festival time in Vermontville Gallons of maple syrup and hundreds of pounds of pancake flour are waiting in the wings in Vermontville for the curtain to rise on the village’s 40th annual Maple Syrup Festival. Pancakes smoothered in sweet Vermontville syrup are the stars of the show when it comes to feeding the' thousands of visitors who trek to the community for the celebration. Equal billing also goes to the barbecue chicken dinner, the roast beef and pork family style meal, and the hot beef sandwiches and other foods prepared by local organizations and businesses. The event will be staged April 25-27 and features hospitality, plenty of pan­ cakes and maple syrup for all, and a multitude of other kinds of entertainment and fun things to do. Area producers will have a tempting variety of their products on sale during the festival too. Judging of syrup products will take place Friday evening and will be on display in the Sugar Shanty all weekend from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Rebecca Jo Cowell of Vermontville will add her sparkle to the festivities as she reigns as the com­ munity’s official representative and am­ bassador for the year. Her official coronation as 1980 Syrup festival Queen is slated to take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26. Sharing in the spotlight will be members of her court: Tracey Wawiernia, runnerup; Sherry Kraai, Kim Myers, and Denice Gardner. A talent contest will kickoff the event at 6 p.m. Friday, April 25. Saturday (April 26) will get underway with an in­ vocation and official welcome at 9:30 a.m. En­ tertainment will precede the annual children’s parade at 10:30 a.m. In the afternoon, the Grand Parade will step-off at 2 p.m. and wind through the village. Special entertainment is to be featured at 3 p.m. The Woman’s Club will be hosting its annual tea from 2­ 5 p.m. in the library. Crown Amusements will be bringing a variety of rides to delight the young and the cont. page 5 — Michigan taxpayers are going to have to bite the bullet, if they want to see a reduction in taxes: That was the gist of a message the Nashville Chamber of Commerce received Wed­ nesday evening in an in­ formative presentation by State Rep. Donald H. Gilmer (R-55th District). At a dinner event held at the Steak House Restaurant in Nashville, Gilmer touched on a wide range of subjects, including the state of the economy, workmans’ compensation reform, alcoholism treatment programs, Michigan’s overcrowded prisons, and the capital punishment controversy. But the single most discussed topic Wed­ nesday evening was big government. “Too many people turn to government to solve problems, making government the solution, said Gilmer. “There are not enough of us who believe government should be a problem-solver as a last resort.” Gilmer pointed out that his “no” vote on a recentlyapproved mass transit program for the Southeastern Michigan region had resulted in him being labeled as “racist” and “anti-Detroit”. Gilmer said state programs are implemented because “somebody is demanding these services.” “I- don’t know of any legislator who has proposed a program that no one has ever asked for,” he added. Gilmer said he has not in­ troduced a bill in the House the past two years, but he noted there was one representative from the Southeastern Michigan region who has introduced 75 bills in that time period. This proposed legislation is often used to brag at r6-election time, he added. Gilmer said his mail clearly reveals that there is now a tax revolt going on in Barry County, with the letter writers and others complaining that “property taxes are killing us.” Gilmer reminded the audience that property taxes do not go to the state, but rather to support local levels of government and local schools. Many of his con­ stituents, Gilmer said, tell him that “We voted for Headlee (Tax Limitation Amendment), but our taxes are still going up like crazy. ” Gilmer said that Headlee did put a limit on state government, as Michigan now spends less money per capita than it did a year ago. Gilmer briefly explained to the Nashville audience the many tax cut and tax shift proposals that may appear on the November ballot, if current petition drives are successful. “Voters are going to have some huge decisions to make,” remarked Gilmer. He predicted disaster if the Tisch proposal is approved. “There would be very little of state government left if it is approved,” said Gilmer. “Michigan will survive, but it may change substantially.” He said the other proposals would significantly reduce property taxes. Gilmer generally blamed the high cost of state government on large lobbying groups for special interests. “There are 400 lobbyists in Lansing, all lobbying for their own programs — whatever they may be,” he commented. Major contributors to a legislator’s election cam­ paign can affect how that' lawmaker votes on a certain issue, he noted. Gilmer a provided personal example. The MEA had contributed $2,000 to his 1976 campaign, but when he failed to vote the way they thought he should on a certain issue, they gave $2,500 to his opponent’s campaign in 1978, he said. Gilmer told the Nashville group that he personally favors a shift to sales tax as an alternative to property tax. He said it was the most fair solution. A shift to in­ come tax would mean that “the middle class supports the country, as they always have,” but he indicated that even that plan would be more fair than property tax. A lively question-andanswer session followed Gilmer’s presentation. In that discussion, Gilmer pointed out the very grave situation facing Michigan due to overcrowded prisons. He blames public sentiment against establishing new prisons for a situation which he said could very well “turn into an Attica.” “There are three things that nobody wants built next to them,” noted Gilmer. “That is an airport, a land­ fill, or a prison. ” But all are had been wrapped with necessary, he pointed out. newspaper. On • another subject, A state fire marshal from Gilmer deplored the fact that the Paw Paw division was only 1 million out of 100 called to the scene Wed­ million in liquor funds has nesday. Barry County of­ been earmarked for ficers from the Sheriff’s alcoholism treatment. Dept, also assisted at the fire Gilmer wants more money scene, along with Nashville allocated for the program police. and said it should be Firefighters drew several financed entirely by tax on tankloads of water to the liquor sales. burning house, which is “Tea-totalers should not located near the eastern have to pay for a problem village limits just north of they did not create,” he the Thornapple River. concluded. Mrs. Mace, widow of Gilmer advised the local Clarence Mace, a postal audience that one thing they clerk who died in 1948, lived can do to help remedy such alone in the house with various problems is to elect several cats. Some of the people who are with them, animals were lost in the not against them, on, the blaze. issues. “Make a rational choice at the ballot box,” said Gilmer. Nashville woman dies in home fire The cause of the fire which brought death to 84-year old Mrs. Viva Mace was due to a basement heat tape which had been wrapped with newspaper, fire officials say. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Mrs. Viva Mace, an 84year-old semi-invalied who used a walker to get around, perished early Wednesday morning when her home at 702 Kellogg Street was gutted by fire. Authorities said Thursday that Mrs. Mace died of smoke inhalation. Neighbors spotted the flames and called the alarm in at 5:37 a.m. The Nashville Fire Dept, responded and later summoned Ver­ montville to bring a tanker to the scene. The firefighters battled the blaze for more than six hours, and retrieved Mrs. Mace’s body from the dwelling. Fire officials Thursday listed the house as a total loss, and said the cause was a basement heat tape which �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 16. 1980 Page 2 Nashville News Thanks to the Nashville Lions Club and the local Chamber of Commerce, a new ambulance that has been ordered for the local department will be equipped with a new 4-channel Motorola 2-way radio. Grant funds which are paying $18,000 of the approximate $23,600 cost of the 1980 Ford vehicle did not cover the expense of the necessary radio equipment. The local Lions Club recently voted $2,000 for that purpose and, last Wednesday evening, the Nashville Chamber of Commerce approved an addition of $500 to the fund. Ambulance department spokesmen say that the total amount now pledged should be more than sufficient to cover the anticipated cost of the radio unit. Delivery of the new ambulance is ex­ pected in about 45 days. The 1980 maple syrup season ended last week for the Nashville Syrup Association. It was a good year, reports NSA President Harold Christiansen, with 846 gallons of syrup produced by the association at the sugar shanty in Putnam Park. The going rate is $17 per gallon now, so this should be a profitable season for the volunteer organizations that par­ ticipated in the 1980 com­ munity project. The job of pulling hundreds of sap buckets off village trees started early last week. Where was that elusive tornado? Many local folks reported hearing TV news accounts last week of a twister in Castleton Town­ ship in Barry County. The National Weather Service reported Tuesday that a tornado had touched down near Hastings, but police said the report was un­ founded. There was some minor high-wind damage in this area last week, but nothing as serious as a tornado, to the best of our knowledge. Mrs. Margaret Wagner and Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch, both of Nashville, enjoyed an Easter trip to Detroit, where they spent the weekend with Elizabeth’s son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lynch of Grosse Pointe. A special Sunday treat was a tour of the Renaissance Center where Bill’s office is located. The ladies also called on Elizabeth’s cousins, Mrs. Lurah Gaskell and Mrs. Effa Purdy, both of Detroit. They are natives of Nashville, two of the Mead sisters who grew up across from Putnam Park in their family home which is the present-day Douse residence. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Terrence (Robyn) Mix of Nashville on the birth of a son Saturday, April 5. The new arrival weighed in at 6 lbs. 3 ozs. at Pennock Hospital. He has been named Jeremy Paul. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mix and Mr. and Mrs. William Musser, all of Nashville. Jeremy is also blessed with several great­ grandparents: Mrs. Abraham Laurie of rural Vermontville; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Ted) Mix of Nash­ ville; and Mr. and Mrs. Geroge Musser of rural Hastings. Welcoming Jeremy home is a 4-year-old sister, Mandy. Saturday pre-Easter callers on Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nashville were Mr. and Have our stylists head you in the right direction! A new, lovelier, just-right for£ you hair fashion in time for spring. Nashville-517-852-9192 Olivet*—616-749-9962 % J "The Mirrors imaged ><A|ie miillow nuaas„ 4 CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT! Mrs. Howard (Leona) Van Delic of Dowling, who brought her a lovely Easter lily. Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville enjoyed Easter weekend in Lansing with her two nieces and family, Phyllis and Charles Trombley and Mrs. Marie Fulton. Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville entertained several members of her family on Easter Sunday. Present for dinner were Janet and Tom Thornton and daughters, Jennifer and Brandi, of Assyria; Suzy and Larry Corkwell and daughters, Lisa and Becky Sue; Doug Johncock and Karen Gardner, all of Nash­ ville. On Palm Sunday, Mrs. Johncock hosted a pre­ Easter dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Dick (Shire) Johncock and sons, Chad and Jason, of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Gould of rural Nashville returned home last week after a month-long stay at Davenport, Florida. While there, they enjoyed touring Cypress Gardens and also had the opportunity to see an exhibition baseball game at Lakeland in which the Detroit Tigers defeated Baltimore. The Goulds’ daughter, Mrs. Tom (Beverly) Oleson of Nash­ ville, and her son “Andy” flew to Florida to join her parents about two weeks prior to their departure and accompanied them back to Michigan. The Goulds found Florida weather generally very pleasant, with some days in the 90’s. Easter weekend visitors at the home of Mrs. Ruby Ball of Nashville and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vico Spidel, was Ruby’s daughter and family, Mrs. Sandra Hunt and daughters, Debbie and Kathy, of Holt. Along with Ruby’s son and his wife, Robert and Susie Ball of Nashville, they attended Sunrise Services and Easter Breakfast at the local United Methodist Church with Mrs. Ball. After dinner with Ruby and her parents, the visitors enjoyed a tour of the sugar shanty in Putnam Park where boiling of sap was underway, as the maple syrup season drew to a close. Our recent Memories feature on the Methodist Church in Nashville drew favorable comment in a letter received last week from Adolph Douse, Jr., who By Susan Hinckley wrote that he had enjoyed the story and from it had learned things he had not known about the early history of the church. “My father, Adolph Douse, Sr., was janitor of the church for many years back during the period when the addition was made to the church,” he noted. “This addition was called the ‘Community House* and was built with monies donated by the merchants and everyone in the community, so it was called the Community Building.” The upstairs of the addition, with its spacious new kitchen and auditorium, was the largest place in the community for banquets, plays and meetings, so it was used a lot, Adolph explained. As a boy, he helped his father many times in setting up and taking down the long heavy banquet tables and in sweeping the floors and dusting the bhairs. “When the Community House first opened, there was a very nice gym in the basement for the youths of the community, and at was pretty well equipped for that period of time,” wrote Adolph Douse, Jr. He recalled going there the day the gym opened. With him was Kenneth Meade, a frequent contributor to this column who now lives at Franklin. “There was a mob of boys there and everyone was trying to get his chance to use the different things,” remembered Adolph, “I was younger and smaller than Ken and when some older, bigger boys tried to pull me off the trapeze bars, Ken came to my assistance. I have thought about that little instance many times over the years whenever I think of Ken Meade.” “I still remember the huge furnace, and I helped my father fire it many times. When'it was very cold in the winter, we would start the fire on Saturday night and keep it going all night in order to have the building warm for Sunday.” Even­ tually, because of main­ tenance and repairs and responsible, ownership, the building was given to the M.E. Church, explained Adolph. “But the older people of'Nashville will remember it as the Com­ munity House,” he con­ cluded. Adolph also expressed his appreciation for the recent Memories on the Hannemann Dry Goods Store. He knew owners Ed and Clara Hannemann very well, as they were neighbors on State Street for many years. During Adolph’s early years at the Furniss Drug Store - a business he later owned - his close friend, the late Richard Wheeler, woiked for Ed Hannemann at the dry goods store. Both boys were in high school at the time. “Dick and I had similar chores,” remembered Adolph, “such as opening up the stores at 7 a.m., sweeping the floor and sidewalk, shoveling the walk in the winter, then dusting the counters before going to school at 8:00. We would return to the stores at 3:45 p.m., work until 6:00 and all day Saturday.” Adolph noted that both boys started working for $1.50 per week. “By my senior year, I was getting $4.50 per week, which was pretty good pay at that time,” he added. Mrs., Adrien Pufpaff of Nashville received word last week that her niece’s husband, Melvin Stephens of Muskegon, is seriously ill with diabetic complications. Mrs. Pufpaff also heard from her son Kenneth of St. Petersburg, Florida, who suffered a recent heart at­ tack. He is improved but is still unable to resume his moving van operation, though he recently ac­ companied his drivers, as a passenger, on a trip to Ohio. Debbie Peyton of Lansing was an Easter weekend guest of Judy and Sam Loy and children Of Nashville and also called on her grandmother, Mrs. Elva Goodson at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Joe Loy and son of Dexter were also weekend guests at the Sam Loy residence. Easter Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Gray of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Loy and family and Mr. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. A.M. Worship ..9:15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday-School.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: AM Service............ 11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. PM Service............. 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m .Wed. Service........... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. Assistant...Don Roscoe REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Youth...Roger Claypool ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday*. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. P.M. worship......... p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.............. 1.7 p.m. Rev. Richard Wadsworth Managers or sponsors of teams interested in Maple Valley Men's Soft­ ball, meeting will be held ... April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Room 1-A at the high school. Player contracts available at this meet­ ing. The Village of Nashville will have • SPRING CLEAN-UP • Mondays... April 21 & April 28 ALL TRASH LEFT AT THE CURB WILL BE PICKED UP SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Village Clerk MAPLE GROVE BIBLE PASTOR MARVIN POTTER 110 South Main, Vermontville Church School ... 10 a.m. Church Worship ..11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After • Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING MEETING • NOTICE • 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville CJIURCH Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School ..11 a.m.. ('/> mile East of M-66, 5 miles Holy Day Masses south of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday.............. 6 p.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. the evening before Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m. Morning Service . 11 a.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Evening Service .. 7 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH SOFTBALL SPRING CLEAN-UP AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES 7 and Mrs. Jerry Gray and family, all of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Goodson and son, Steve, of Hastings; and Debbie Peyton of Lansing. Palm Sunday dinner guests at the Gray residence were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Guy of Belmont. They also called on Mrs. Goodson at the BCMCF while here. Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville was an Easter Sunday dinner guest of her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curtis of rural Nash­ ville. Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville was in Battle Creek last Monday evening to take her friend, Mrs. Dorothy Vickers, shopping and out for dinner at the Spa Restaurant. Mrs. Viola Beystrum of Nashville spent Easter Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Anderson, son Mark and friend. They enjoyed dinner out at the Hoffman House in Grand Rapids, then called on Farrell’s mother, Mrs. Vivian Anderson, who is a patient at-St Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. When Mrs Beystrum returned home, her sister, Mrs. Ednah Me Connell of Battle Creek, arrived to spend two days with her. Easter Sunday phone calls ialso brightened the holiday for Mrs. Beystrum. She heard from son Robert Beystrum of Port Clinton, Ohio; son Donald Beystrum of Albuquerque,_ New PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Morning Worship .11 a.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School......9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School .......10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �At <S<StJ% !S O l Ol sj ■> tjs is ?*h& '*» 4\ SA A s sf SvtulJsL 1 Wsl ,^«k ^k s $ A tfwiiht*s 1 *c*$ ^ke< sWy g kT; b> WtkifjiMt&? &(? ? tTSl.liD ThSal.tli D a Mt Mt&(? that a-WlUfeH eHj ■see bifcltifoik. fltifik We wiifnam Mtuilh iibOfa#t» Mfe i™ibSOI K fal of iltapBu ami taojen jb ®!'“! dtaista '“ ■ StapleVolbjlle tem W, uee!«> BBlkI held.,. B ■ti If. loom Utt sd»d.M [[miWe ilk it rife ng. iailb • NOTICE* ogeolH*™ft JNGCLE* nsnfiinf” *8? 8 Mexico, and daughter Mrs. Doris Cecil, also of that city. Despite a broken wrist sustained in a fall at the La Brqa Tar Pits in downtown Los Angeles, Mrs. Petie Latta of Nashville enjoyed a recent 3-weeks vacation in California, where she visited her daughter and family, Susan and Gordon Gutchess and daughters, Jennifer and Ashley* at Corna. The injury was sustained on an ex­ cursion of the pits where prehistoric animals were fossilized in an ancient, oil field, arid are now preserved in a museum on the site. Mrs. Latta Latta’s’s mishap prevented her from making a planned trip to Chico near San Francisco to see her son John Latta and his wife, Marty, who reside there. Instead, Petie had additional time to take in the sights near the Gutchess home. A trip was enjoyed to HannaBarberra’s Marineland, where killer whales were viewed, and to the Chino Auction, where a variety of goods are offered for sale. Petie also had an op­ portunity to attend Jen­ nifer’s school play, Ashley’s 5th birthday party, and a neighborhood Easter Egg hunt and potluck dinner in the lovely Corona area where the Gutchesses live. The weather was lovely, with fragrant orange blossoms and a profusion of flowers everywhere. On her arrival back in Michigan, she was met at the Kent, County Airport by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Sherry) Gould and Mrs. Ona Hinckley, all of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas De Camp of Nashville were Easter Sunday dinner guests of their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arlen (Bar­ bara) Heise of Woodland. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Fred De Camp of Eaton Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Robert De Camp and daughter, Julie, of Nashville, and Victor Rogers pfx Lake Odessa. Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville was an Easter Sunday dinner guest of her daughter and family, Phyllis and Edgar Smith of Charlotte. The Monday Night Special, a local bluegrass and gospel group, performed last Tuesday evening at the Moose Lodge in Hastings for the annual Boss and Guest Night of the Hastings Chapter of Business and Professional Women, Several Nashville area folks attended the event which featured dinner and a program on gold and diamonds, presented by a The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday. April 16. 1980 — Page 3 representative of Foxx and Budd Jewelers of Kalamazoo. Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bishop and son, Douglas, and friend Linda Briggs; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hawblitz, daughter Cheryl and son, David, and friend Kathy Sharp, all of Battle Creek; and Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz of rural Nashville. A church softball league is being formed again this year in the Nashville area. Last year, twelve churches participated in the organization and more are expected to be lined up this season. Anyone wishing more details may call Don Roscoe, Assistant Pastor of the Nashville Baptist Church. From 9 to 12 noon on Saturday, April 19, in­ structors from the American Red Cross will be at the Nashville Baptist Church to conduct a course in CPR for church workers. Ladies of the Nashville Baptist Church will be sponsoring a Wednesday birthday party, April 16, for residents of the Provincial House in Hastings. Cathy Vessecchia is in charge of arrangements. Senior High youths of the Nashville Baptist Church have rented the “Y” Center in Battle Creek for an 8 p.m. to 12 gym night, Friday, April 25. Four couples from the Nashville and Hastings area enjoyed an unusual trip to South America in March. From Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mix and Mr. - and Mrs. Chester Beardslee; from Hastings were Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Dean and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Larabee. The group left Detroit in 3 above zero weather, and landed four hours later in 83 degree temps at San Juan, Puerto Rico. There, they boarded a cruise ship for the first leg of the journey to Venezuela. The first stop was at the island of Curacoa in Netherland Antilles. The next stop was at the seaport of Laquarira, Venezuela, where the local group en­ joyed a bus tour to the capital city of Caracas. After leaving South America, the ship made stops at several island seaports en route back to Puerto Rico. They in­ cluded Grenada, an English possession; St. George, known as the Isle of Spice; Martinique in the French West Indies, where the visitors enjoyed seeing the Rain Forest and town of St. Gnat... the Merc fishing machine Pierre, billed as Pompeii of tendent Ezra E. Devereaux Lansing where he spent most Vermontville. the modem world; and St. may enjoy a couple of items of his 43-year teaching Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomas in the Virgin turned up in browsing career. (Margaret) Reid of Nash­ Islands, where the group through old Nashville News Easter Sunday dinner ville were Wednesday. pre­ toured Bluebeard’s Castle. issues. Deyereaux was hired guests of Mr. and Mrs. Easter callers on his sister Shopping excursions and in mid March 1925 for the Claytori Newland of Nash­ and her husband, Ethel and sightseeing were enjoyedat local position. “The school ville Were their children and Frank Shaver of Battle most all the seaport stops, board has. engaged E. E. families: Duane and Judy Creek, then had supper with The cruise ship traveled Devereaux, now head of the Newland and daughters of Margaret’s parents, Mr. and 14,092 nautical miles, mostly public schools of Bellaire, as Plymouth; Gale and Audrey Mrs. Vere Robinson of at night, putting into port by superintendent of the Wash- Wetzel eze and boys; Jerry and Bellevue. day. Four fabulous -meals ville schooP for the hew Jdype ype Newland and Friday guests at the per day and round-the-clock year,” advised the News, \driughter; and Christine Clarence Reid home were entertainment .were, catered ‘‘His salary is to be $2,000 Schantz and children, all of Jerry and Kay Reid of on the ltalian ship^which' er y^ar).” Devereaux ^shville. Kalkaska, who stayed carried 1,200 passengers, “'repIaced. Supt. G. E. fieriI 'Mr. and Mrs. Vern Staup overnight then left Saturday including the crew. sette wholeft Nashville to of Nashville enjoyed Easter for an Easter gathering at Mrs. Caroline Jones, Mr: accept a “much better paid, Sunday dinner at the Tick Harrison. Easter Sunday and Mrs. Carroll Lamie, Mr. position” as head of the Tock Restaurant near morning guests at the and Mrs. Dennis Lamie and Newago school. A year after i Hoacstings. Clarence Reid home were . daughters, all of Nashville, taking charge of tlie local Mrs. Thelma Stewart of Vaughn and Mona Reid and and Mr. and Mrs. Robert school, DevereaUk'. was rural Nashville was an daughter Jennifer of Nash­ Jones of Battle Creek en- responsible for introducing Easter Sunday dinner guest ville. After church services, joyed Easter dinner together something new to Nashville. of her daughter and family, cont. page 10 — at the Countryside Inn near “Supt. E. E. Devereaux Barbara and Ray Barlond of Battle Creek, then later all announces that the [local went to the Robert Jones school this year will use the home. new system of marking, as Mrs. Margaret Sackett of recommended by the,State Nashville accompanied her Board of Public Education, NORM or BONNIE FREELAN niece and husband, Virginia indicating mariks by rif, B, C, and Don Randolph of Lan- D, and E,' instead of per(25 years experience) sing, for Easter dinner out. centages in figures, ” adFREE ESTIMATES The Randolphs drove to vised thfe NeWs jn early Nashville to pick up Mrs. October 1926.1 “The mark of R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. E will indicate failure and Sackett. 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MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan - Eaton Rapids, Michigan - Olivet, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 16, 1980 — Page 4 Memories of the pas By Susan Hinckley In the 1923-24 school year, there were 18 students at Feighner School, noted for its tiny enrollment due to low property turnover in the area. Back row from left: Aubrey Francis, Harry Lilly, — Brinkett, Kathleen Moore Dorothy Garlinger, teacher Mildred Mater. Second row: Helen Feighner, Carroll Hamilton, — Brinkett, Kenneth Pratt, Ceylon Garlinger, Jack Card, Doris Pratt. Third row: — Brinkett, Elza Brinkett, Betty Franck, Bruce Brumm, Marguerite Hynes, Mary Feighner (Photo loonetf.jcourtesy Helen Feighner Rasey) From its log cabin origin to Dorothy, who is now Mrs. a daily hot lunch program Loren ' Garlinger of rural and active PTA, the Nashville. (She is the Feighner country school daughter ofNina and the late northwest of Nashville Roy Garlinger and also spanned a wide spectrum of married a Garlinger). Dorothy was one of three American history as it kept students ifi her class when pace with the times. Progressive ideas made she started school at the school the heart of the Feighner, but within the Fractional District No. 6 year the other two children community, despite an had moved away, leaving almost consistently small Dorothy as the only begin­ enrollment. Often only a ner. From that time through dozen children comprised her 8th grade graduation, the entire student body at Dorothy ' remained the Feighner School in any given singular member of her class at Feighner. year. Roll call at Feighner “Property along that area of Thornapple Lake Road School resounded with was all home-owned,” ex­ names of pioneer families other longtime plained Dorothy Garlinger, and who started school at residents, among them: Garlinger, Palmer, Kaiser, Feighner in 1916 at age four. “The same families lived Noyes, Brumm, and, of there year after year; the course, Feighner. The original Feighner children grew up and had families of their own. Very school was a log structure few new people or tenant built on land owned by John farmers moved in,” added Feighner, an 1855 settler in In March. 1910, there were ten students at Feighner School. Castleton Township's first school was built in 1842, but by 1880 there was one brick and ten frame schoolhouses in the township with 608 scholars. In 1880, the township employed 8 male and 15 female teachers, receiving an aggregate yearly salary of $2,363. The total school buildings were valued at $4,615. Most scholars in this 1910 photo are unidentified. For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Trumble Agency ^Auto-Owners Insurance 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 Section 23 of Castleton Township. The site of that school is now the ap­ proximate location of the home of Von and Helen Rasey, on the north side of Thornapple Lake Road. (Helen is a great - grand­ daughter to John Feighner.) The Feighner family .also played a role in the sub­ sequent relocation of the school to a site in Section 26, almost directly across the road from the original log cabin school. The new frame school, probably constructed prior to 1880, was built on the property line of acreages owned by descendants of two early pioneers: John Feighner and his neighbor, Theobold Garlinger. A quarter acre of land was donated by each family as a site for the new schoolhouse, which featured dual front doors add a traditional belfry. From her father, the late Harley Feighner, Helen Rasey acquired an ancient hand-held brass bell which was used by ’ early schoolteachers before the belfry wdfe installed on the new building. Feighner School was heated with wood burned in a school daily from a neigh­ bor’s house, usually the home of Harley Feighner. Dorothy’s other early memories of the school in­ clude the raised platform near the blackboard where the teacher sat and the school piano. She also recalls nature-centered studies. “We used to gather weeds and learn to identify them and various trees,” she noted. “Nauire was a very important part of that school as we weje all farm children.” Helen Rasey remembers that in the late 1920’s the school woodshed was con­ verted to another us§. It was moved back of the schoolhouse, connected with an anteway, and converted into a hot lunch room. “The kids would take turns bringing potluck dishes of potatoes or vegetables,” she explained. ‘‘We received meat for the daily program from the county.” Two children Were ap­ pointed for each hot lunch day, and the teacher would oversee the preparation and serving. Perhaps because of the tiny enrollment at Feighner School, the innovative program was a success. But residents in Fractional District No. 6 were ap­ parently never bashful about supporting their school with new ideas. When the first local Parent-Teacher Association was organized in the area, a chapter was formed at Feighner in the mid 1920’s. “Our PTA here was so active that the parents used to get together and put on plays at other schools to raise money for Feighner School,” । said Dorothy The Feighner School on Thornapple Lake Road northwest of Nashville replaced an earlier school­ house of logs, situated across the road on the original John Feighner property. The latter building, shown here in 1925, was constructed on land donated equally by families of Feigner and his neighbor, Theobold Garlinger, descendants of whom still live on the two adjoining farms. The woodshed at right later became hot lunch room back of schoolhouse which was sold in 1940's and is now the Dewey Dull residence. (Photo loaned, courtesy Dorothy Garlinger} Garlinger. “They did so well that they even put one on in .the opera house in Nashville.” Dorothy’s parents, Roy and Nina Garlinger, were part of that troupe, along with Ed and Bessie Feighner, Dale and Pauline Downing, Art and Emma Hart, and Glen and Sarah Moore. In addition, Dorothy remembers playing piano to a accompany similar benefit-performing quartette comprised of her father, Roy Garlinger; her uncle, Freel Garlinger, and neighbors Dale Downing and Glen Moore^ But even such dedicated parent­ performers could not forever keep the financial wolf from the door of country schools. Rural 7th and 8th graders had for several years taken required Barry County exams to enter high school at Nashville. By the early 1940’s, almost all the surrounding country schools had been completely con­ sumed by the consolidated Nashville system, and even the young tots were coming into town for their education When the rural schools closed their doors for the last time, an era of local history also ended. But like the Feighner District, many seats of country learning still live in happy memories of the past. Bushre Plumbing RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Cail...CARL BUSHRE - LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. April 16, 1980 — Page 5 Vermontville festival April 25-27 , continued Nashville students participate in Alma commencement This scene shows some of the fun that's been had in the past at Vermontville's annual Maple Syrup Festival. young at heart. The rides will be in operation Friday evening through Sunday. Ever want to take a ride in a real helicopter? This is your chance. Helicopter Service will be available at the Vermontville baseball ield. The'historical opera house will be the scene for for round dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. while the Maple Valley High School, from 7:30-11 p.m. serves as the facility for square dancing buffs. One of the largest and most interesting arts and crafts exhibits and sales in the area is included in the festival format each year and this year promises to be no exception. The show, to be held at Maplewood School, well begin on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and continue on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For Sunday afternoon (April 27), a waterball fight, a pancake derby, and wood chopping ' contest are planned. A Garden Tractor Pull will take place at 2 p.m. Parking, on Saturday, will be something you won’t have to wrangle with either if you take the free Greyhound shuttle bus service from Maple Valley High School to downtown Vermontville. The Band Boosters will be serving pancakes with maple Syrup and sausage at the Fire Barn all day Saturday and Sunday. The United Methodist Church will have its annual barbecue chicken dinner Saturday starting at 11 a.m. Roast beef and pork, biscuits arid gravy and all the trimmings, family style, will be served at the Congregational Church on Saturday, starting at the NEXT MEETING — APRIL 19th Building Site — 4010 River Road (Corner of Charlton Park Rd. and River Rd., 1 mile N. ofM-79) Barbara Cartland. Two new novels from a best selling author of romantic fiction. ELVIS WE LOVE YOU TENDER by Dee t’resley, Billy, Rick and David Stanley as told to Martin Torgoff. An intimate family memoir. It is a book that seeks to portray the human face of a superstar. HEIR TO KURAGIN by Constance Heaven. A story of love and revenge and a beautiful eautu young woman caught in the throes of deadly family feud. THE IDOL by David Benjamin. 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Anyone interested is At the Sugar Hut Cafe, customers will be able to welcome to join the EATON order pancakes and sausage COUNTY HUMANE too or select from the regular SOCIETY at their monthly meeting, Monday, April 21, menu. Camping during the 7:30 p.m. at the Potterville festival is a lot of fun and the Middle School. Remember, Ponderosa is a place you April is the month to have your dog checked for might want to check out. heartworms and to see if your pet is up-to-date on immunization shots. New books at PutnamTHE WHITE DRAGON by Anne McCaffrey. A new science fiction story in the Dragonriders series. AUNT ERMA’S COPE BOOK by Erma Bombeck. How to get from Monday to Friday in 12 days. McKAY’S MODERN ENGLISH - SWEDISH DICTIONARY. fHE DAWN OF LOVE and BRIDE TO THE KING by Margaret Myers and Steven Wheeler of Nashville are among the 223 can­ didates for bachelors degrees who will be eligible to participate in Alma College’s 93rd year Com­ mencement on April 19. Margaret, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Myers, 224 Washington, Nashville, is a mathematics major and a candidate for a bachelor of science degree in April. Steven, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wheeler, 728 S. Durkee, Nashville, is a music major and a candidate, for a bachelor of music degree in May. The Alma Commencement begins at 10:30 a.m. in Cappaert Gymnasium of the college’s Physical Education Center. Attorney Martha W. Griffiths, who represented McClain Family in Nashville April 20 The McClain Family of Grand Haven, will be singing at Nashville Assembly of God, April 20, 11 a.m. This Christian family sings old-time and contemporary Gospel favorites as a group, and in trios, quartettes, duets, and solos. The program is sponsored by Nashville Assembly of God. Concert Thursday Presented by Maple Valley High School Choir, Thur- Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held March 27, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at Castleton Township Hall was called to order by President Pro Tern Raymond Hinckley. Present, Curtis, Kohfeldt, Kienutske, Babcock and Spoelstra. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Enter President Christiansen. Correspondence was read by the Deputy Clerk in the absence of Village Clerk. Motion by Kienutske, support by Kohfeldt that the Village reinvest the $15,000.00 Sewer Bond Certificate in a 6 month money market certificate. Obstain, Hinckley. Ayes, Curtis, Kohfeldt, Kienutske, Babcock and Spoelstra. Motion by Hinckley, support by Spoelstra we advertise for bids to sell the 1978 former police car. Bids to be in the Clerk's office by April 10, by 12:00 noon. The Village has the right to accept or reject any bids. All ayes. Enter Village Clerk, Susan Corkwell. Motion by Spoelstra, support by Kienutske that we send Clerk Susan Corkwell for 2 days, Treasurer, Lois Elliston and the head of proposed sewer committee one day each to the Grant Administration and Finan­ cial Management of EPA Clean Water Construction Grants Workshop in Lansing June 12 and 13. All ayes. Motion by Kienutske and support by Babcock that the Council administer a special thank you to Mr. Clarence Reid for his understanding and assistance in aiding the Village of Nashville in the purchase of the land near the treatment site. All ayes. Village President, Christiansen administered the oath of office to Village Clerk, Susan Corkwell. Village Clerk swore in Christiansen as Village President, Lois Elliston as Village Treasurer, Justin Cooley, as assessor and Calvin Rizor, Carl Tobias and John Hughes as Village Trustees. All terms are for two years (2). Committees and Chairmen were chosen for the following year.. The police report was given by Sgt. Koetje. Sgt. Koetje expressed his appreciation to retiring Trustees, Kohfeldt, Kienutske and Trustee Babcock for their many hours of service rendered to the Village on the Police Committee. Motion by Kienutske and support by Hinckley to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Date: April 10, 1980 Harold Christiansen, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) Money-Savers Look to KELLEY’S For Timely Savings sday, April 17, 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Barry Clothespins. Manilow songs, theme from Ice Castles, Tomorrow and Round - 30 Count Can You Read My Mind. Free and open to the public. Action-Ads BABYSITTER NEEDED: My home, days. One child. Call 852-0912, Nashville, evenings. preparation for the new revelations from our Saturn probes. CARD OF THANKS ELITE CARS by the I wish to thank Dr’s. Editors of Consumer Guide. 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(tfn) 84c Clothesline 50' Han Dish Clothes 84c ’1.22 Handy 3-Pa< Dish Towels Terry - 2 Pak *1.22 Vinyl Clear Runner. *4.88 Protects Floors Big Selection of... FLOWER & VEGETABLE SEEDS Reg. 35 2 Pkgs, for 25 Variety is our Busines... Not a Sideline! 'K.Mety 4- Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, April 16, 1980 — Page 6 Village and township officials plan meeting to seek solution over hall rental fee issue In the interest of com­ munity harmony, a threemember delegation from Nashville’s village council will meet May 7 with the Castleton Township Board in an attempt to resolve whether or not the village should pay the township a rental fee for use of their hall for Nashville’s public meetings. A controversy on the issue flared last month after the township board proposed such a fee, and suggested the amount of $60 for five monthly village meetings plus $15 for every meeting over that amount. They said the amount was open for negotiation but some village officials were immediately outspoken against such a plan and proposed moving village meetings out of the township hall rather than to pay a rental fee. Under a 1978 agreement with the township, Nashville currently pays half the electric bills in the hall. The large meeting hall which the village uses is electrically heated. For the'past fiscal year, this cost the village $288. Village officials were critical of the township’s proposed charge because they said Nashville residents pay property taxes to Castleton Township and should not have to pay ad­ ditional fees to Use die hall. Approximately 58 percent of the township population lives in the village. “Do we want to create animosity between the two units of govern­ ment?” asked trustee John Hughes at Thursday’s village council meeting. “Technically, it is totally foolish to have a building like this exist to have one meeting a month in,” he said. Hughes referred to the one regularly scheduled town­ ship meeting held in the hall. The village conducts four regularly scheduled monthly meetings in the facility, along with all village elec­ tions and other special meetings. Trustee Helen Curtis said that to preserve community harmony, the council should meet with the township board to discuss the matter. Curtis said the township board has asked for a council delegation to meet with the township board on May 7. Village President Harold Christiansen then appointed Curtis, Hughes, and trustee Carl Tobias as a committee to attend that meeting and bring back recom­ mendations to the village council. Nashville officials who have opposed the proposed rental fee have suggested moving village meetings to a recently renovated villageowned building in Putnam Park. Another issue that divided the council Thursday was the question of whether a “bird HAIR We Color it Curl it, Frost it! CALL TODAY! COMPUTE HAIRCARE: FORMULATED ESPECIALLY FOR MEN'S 73s HMR • STYLING • COLORING • PERMANENTS • HIGHLIGHTING •FROSTING •FACIALS 112 E.C««rt It, Hastings Hmm. (616) 94,O-S767g in the hand is worth two in the bush,” when it comes to selling a used police cruiser. The village had offered for sale a 1978 Chevrolet Nova which was recently replaced by a new vehicle purchased for the Nashville Police Dept. Sealed bids on the old auto were opened at Thursday’s meeting, and they ranged from $350 to $1,086. But trustee Forrest Babcock said then that, according to book value, he felt that even the highest bid was too low. “I would like to see it (the car) put back up for bids,” said Babcock. “I think it’s worth more money than that.” He said the council should resubmit the car for bidding. A minimum bid of $1,085 was suggested. The individual who had submitted the high bid Thursday said he would not hold his bid over since the council had rejected it. This means that the council could end up with no buyer at the minimum price set in the new bidding. “In my opinion, I think we’re going to spend some time (getting rid of the car),” said Sgt. Gene Koetje, acting police chief, “and I don’t think we’re going to get that much more.” He noted that the vehicle carries a municipal title which tends to lower value. However, by a 4-2 vote, the council decided to re­ advertise the auto. Sealed bids over the $1,085 minimum must be submitted to the Village Clerks office by 5 p.m. Thursday, April 24, h 226 sign up for “Little J: League’ program Nashville’s Summer little league ball program has distributed and collected slips to the kids who want to play baseball or softball this summer. There are 123 girls and 143 boys who want to par­ ticipate. Softball umpire training is happening Tuesday nights at the high school 7:00 p.m. room 1-A, April 8, 15 and 22. The course is free and any high school students in­ terested in umpiring for the little league softball games PAINT STAINS INTERIOR 1500 Colors PORCH & FLOOR PAINT INTERIOR EXTERIOR and will be opened at the council meeting that evening. In other business Thur­ sday the council: --Adopted a $476,239 village budget for the 1980-81 fiscal year, which ends February 29, 1981. Of the total approved budget, $236,219 was allocated to the general fund, with over $98,000 designated for general government ex­ penditures. Operation of Nashville’s police depart­ ment is expected to cost $54,000 for the year ; and it is anticipated that nearly $25,000 will be spent on locally-administered streets. The budget includes $25,973 in revenue sharing fund receipts. --Heard a review by Bruce Kuffer, engineer, and Carl Malsom, grants consultant, of William & Works of Grand Rapids, on the FmHA loan conditions pertaining to Nashville’s proposed $4.8 sewer expansion. -Signed a contract with B. & B. Development that committed the village to relandscape a lift station site on the Maple Arms Apart­ ment Complex property. The station is part of the sewer expansion project -Heard President Harold Christiansen name a Sewer Committee to oversee the upcoming project and act as a liaison between the village and the engineering firm. Named to that committee were trustees John Hughes and Carl Tobias, and im­ mediate past trustee Lonny a Kienutske, as a' lay representative. STAINS STAINS PORCH & FLOOR PAI NT Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St., Nashville — Phone852-0713 should attend, as well as any coaches who wish to review the rules. The player draw will take place on April 24,7:00 p. m. in the Fuller School Gym. Anyone interested in coaching should contact Pat Lenz 852-9553 in charge of boys baseball or Sharon Bishop 852-0716 in charge of girls softball before the 24th. Or call for any information or with suggestions. The night of the draw, coaches will receive their teams, rules and a schedule of league meeting dates. A short meeting, following the draw, will be held for coaches. Obituaries Viva Mace NASHVILLE - Mrs. Viva Mace, 84, of 702 Kellogg Street, died Wednesday, April 9, 1980 in a fire at her home. She was bom in Tennessee on March 31,1896, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Venton. She married Clarence Mace. He preceded her in death in July, 1948. She was previously employed by the VA Hospital in Battle Creek. Mrs. Mace is survived by several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 12, at 2:00 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek. Arrangements were made by the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Arlene K. Long _ NASHVILLE - Miss Arlene K. Long, 68, died Monday, April 14, 1980 at Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was born in Clarksville on July 31, 1911, the daughter of Albert and Jennie (Coleman) Long. Miss Long is survived by one brother, Hubert Long and one sister, Mrs. Phillip (Phyllis) Garlinger, both of Nashville. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville with Rev. Leonard Putnam officiating. Burial will be in Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Four 1 -act plays at M.V. Twenty-seven students of a play production class at Maple Valley High School will be sharing their talents Wednesday evening when they perform four one-act plays. Senior citizens, friends, relatives, students, and everyone interested is in­ vited to attend the event which will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Students will be staging a comedy-melodrama “The $39 Man;” a science fiction story “Minsy were the Borogroves;” a play called “The Memorial;” and a comment on society and government today entitled “The Termination.” The plays range from 12 to 30 minutes. Admission is free to the performances. There will be a freewill offering to help towards the purchase of make-up, flats, or other items the students are in­ terested in obtaining for their productions. Dorothy Carpenter is the instructor. Girl Scout news Troops in Vermontville will be delivering their cookie orders by the weekend and all next week. Sales were down this year, perhaps due to the increase in price and state of the economy, but also there were less girls in the troops to sell. We thank all our faithfull customers who did buy this year, your support is truly appreciated. A MOM & ME cookout for all Girls Scouts (Brownies through Seniors) will be held Wednesday, April 30th at 5:30 at the Lions Club Park on Third St. by the village water tower. Troops will be holding their regular meetings after school that night and gather to start fires by 5:00 so when Mom arrives we can eat at 5:30. Each troop will have their own campfire and cook supper for their mom’s, different types of cooking will be done. Camp folders will be handed out too at this time so all girls and mothers are urged to be there. Mark your calendars now for the Awards Night Banquet coming up May 16th at Maplewood. Good luck to all troops entering floats in the Syrup Festival, we know how much hard work goes into them. CARD OF THANKS The family of H. Dorr Andrews wish to thank everyone for the beautiful floral arrangements, food, and other expressions of sympathy for our dad, the Vermontville Masonic Lodge No. 232 for the graveside services, Cedric Root for his prayers and the Pray Funeral Home, also a special thank you to Barbara Barlond for her help and to Chris and Penny Brumm for opening up their home after the service. Again many thanks, Agnes and Gerald Lake Edward and Frieda Andrews Ion and Gloria Andrews Shirley Brumm Bike hike planned Bikes are fun and highly energy efficient, and biking is a safe, low-cost and en­ joyable way to family fun and fitness. The Eaton County 4-H Program is sponsoring bike hikes, tentatively planned for the first and third Saturdays of each month, and some evening rides after daylight savings time is in effect. These hikes are also in preparation for a ride to Cornwell’s Turkey Farm, south of Olivet, June 21. According to Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent, “the next ride will be April 19, meeting at noon at the Fairgrounds in Charlotte, for a 10 mile ride. Anyone is welcome and bring along your family and friends.” The funeral is a rite of separation. It confirms the reality of death. This, psychiatrists say, is a necessary beginning toward healthy adjustment to the loss. Viewing the deceased in the casket confirms the fact of death, safeguards mental health by promoting the acceptance of reality. FUNERAL DIRECTORS ^Voqt" FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, April 16. 1980 — Page 7 Citizens of the week Tony Shaw and Lisa Hansen received citizenship awards at Kellogg Elementary School this week. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) Citizenship awards at Kellogg and Fuller Street Elementary Schools in Nashville have been awarded this week to Holly Prong, Darold Cheeseman, Naki Histed, Brenda Roush, Tony Shaw, and Lisa Han­ sen. Holly Prong is a first grade student in Mrs. VanderMolen’s room. Reading is her favorite subject. Holly, 7, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Prong of Morgan Road. One of her favorite activities is to ride and take tivitiesistorideandtake care of her horse, “Mr. B.” Darold Cheeseman is the eight-year-old son of Carol and Darold Cheeseman of 7700 E. Cloverdale Road. Darold has many interests which include riding his motorbike, going to his “gramma’s,’’and playing with his sister and brother. Math and spelling are his favorite subjects in Mrs. Affolder’s second grade class. Naki Histed attends third grade in Mrs. Pam Hunt’s room and says math is a favorite subject. Naki’s parents are Dana 4-H pancake supper, Saturday ? 4 It it lujj , ®*® ^SSfflHili *"*!«. iW •’tens Wltiiif ■®«te anjtail• * i » Muto' isij&tBjs Jritajji Itttia 3=anti! (® Kwqpts Itetyil «Bi AtaiSr tJEffliiiab rawkki' SaB Sms tairae M dteteH i l|ri ft it ibsflifek irrjdse r Ignite >r regulir ml a si' ®£jir >mik kSkil aria® p® <iJ teiMttet !»*' gta i At ttei F’j gaitaio BrtiWi .atfii fiil «*5 .rftotttm f®*’’ % Eaton County 4-H Clubs will serve up pancakes and sausage, applesauce and coffee or milk on Saturday, April 19, when they sponsor a Pancake Supper open to the entire community. Proceeds from the supper will be used for repairing and refur­ bishing the 4-H Building, Kardel Hall, on the Eaton County Fairgrounds in Charlotte. The public is invited to enjoy hot pancakes and sausage with all the trim­ mings at Kardel Hall from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The cost is just $2.50 for adults, $2.00 for senior citizens, and $1.50 for kids 12 or under. Co-chefs, Fred Dixon and Neal Rogers, add that “Pancakes aren't all we’ll be serving up! Our program committee has lined up an exciting entertainment program to make this an especially enjoyable event.” Tickets for the Pancake Supper are available from 4­ H members throughout the County, and will also be on sale at the door. For additional information, contact the 4-H office at 543-2310. Troop 177 Boy Scouts of America ‘sap collection’ In order to have sap collection you must have volunteers like David Kellogg. Dave is on the Boy Scout Committee. He is ready when the boys show up from school. Dave drives the tractor on the north end route, which normally brings in the most sap. There are two adults normally on the tractor route. Dave was a former Scout with Troop 177 and is the Assistant Scout Master with with Ken Meade. Other people who drive on the other routes are Mrs. Connie Meade, Mrs. Jean Reid and Mrs. Sharon Bishop. Normally the husbands or fathers will help on the tanks and help boys with full pails. Mr. John Long helped wash pails as well as Mr. Maynard McCelland. Even the women, like Mrs. Sandy Gillum, helped carry sap. and Arnold Histed of E. Francis. At age eight, Naki says gym, swimming, and riding bikes are favorite activities. Brenda Roush is an active 4-H member who is pursuing skills of sewing, cooking, candlemaking, and latch hook rug making. She has been taking acrobatic instruction for three years and likes to swim, roller skate, and ice skate. Spelling is her favorite subject in Mrs. Hansen’s fourth grade class. Brenda, 9, is the daughter of Marilyn and Ray Rousch of Assyria Rd. Tony Shaw collects stamps and enjoys baseball and basketball. He is theson of Joe Shaw of Bivens Rd. Tony,10, is a fifth grade student in Mr. Hustwick’s class. Math and science are Tony’s favorite subjects in school. Lisa Hansen likes to ‘monkey around’ collecting monkeys. Roller skating is another activity she enjoys. She also plays the flute. Lisa, 11, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herber Hansen of State Street. She is a sixth grade student in Steve Slag’s class. Math and reading are the subjects she enjoys most Good citizens at Fuller Street Elementary, are (sitting, left) Holly Prong and Naki Histed; and (standing) Brenda Roush and Darold Cheeseman. Action-Ads NOTICE; WANTED: Someone to look after restrooms, April 26 and 27. Prefer a couple. Call 726­ 0569, Vermontville. Vern Trowbridge. (4-23) WANTED: 6 ambitious people interested in making an extra $1,000 a month working part-time. Phone 758-3264, Lacey, (tfn) The Village of Vermontville will be hiring a DEPUTY CLERK. Infor­ mation is available at the Village Office, 176 South Main St., Ver­ montville, Ml. 49096. 726-1429 THE VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL R (#) Simon Pharmacy \ HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5:30 / PHONE 852-084 SWINGS POINTERS neiG> 7Z*xa//SUPER SALE I MEANS SAVINGS FOR YOU! TINACTIN CREAM 15 gms. 5348482348234823485348232353532348535353485389232323 ifexan ATRA Window Cleaner BLADES io’s $259 20 oz. Tinactin PROM \ NASHVILLE 89' vexall FLUORIDE PERMATHENE-12 TOOTHPASTE M Time Release Capsule Reducing Plan 24’s Compare with CREST! $2^ C BAN BUF-PUF HIAQ ROLL ON icnan ■UF-PUF ANTIPERSPIRANT iwoz. $113 48’s S^|B9 EXCEDRIN TABLETS 6O's $139 NORMOL TUMS 75’s - 4 8 oz. P PREFLEX FLEXSOL $129 6 oz. RttHH $189 AGREE K SHAMPOO OR CREAM RINSE /CONDITIONER 8 oz. $119 �The Mople Volley New* Noshwile Wednesdoy. April 16 1980 — Poge 8 Easter coloring contest winners announced Debbie Exelby and Kristy Irene’s Beauty Shop in Nash­ Abendroth have been ville. She resides at 204 N. selected as first place Main. There were 740 entries in winners in the Easter Coloring Contest. Second the contest with a multitude colored place winners are Diona of beautifully Morawski and April Sears. drawings. Because there Debbie Exelby was were many who deserve selected for her beautifully recognition for their work, colored entry in the 7 to 10 judges have selected a age division and is the number of youngsters Who winner of a $10 certificate. have been selected for Her winning picture was the honorable mention in both drawing sponsored by the age divisions. There are no to award for Sugar Hut Cafe in Ver­ prizes honorable mention, but montville. Debbie, 10, resides at 8184 congratulations are cer­ tainly in order for a job well Kinsel Highway. Kristy Abendroth, 6, of done. Receiving honorable 6524 Dowling is the winner of mention in the 7 to 10 age the $10 certificate in the 6 and under age division. She group were: Jodi Spidel, 10, was selected for her coloring for her entry sponsored by of »the entry sponsored by South End Food& Beverage; Security National Bank in Flora Porter, 10, Security National Bank; Spencer Nashville. Second place honors — a $5 Shumaker, 8, Trowbridge certificate—go to nine-year- Service; Scott Knoll, 7, Tami old Diona Morawski in the 7 Nashville Auto; to 10 year old division for Mason, 7, Trumble Agency; coloring the picture spon­ Carrie Heisel, 7; Eaton sored by Kelley’s Variety Federal Savings; Dawn Morawski, 10; Irene’s Store in Nashville. Heather April Sears, 5, is the Beauty Shop; second place winner of the $5 Tobias, 9; Johnson Fur­ certificate for the 6 and niture; Ann Rogers, 10; under bracket. She colored Nashville Hardware; Rob the entry sponsored by code, 10; Nancy’s Beauty I BIDS WILL BE TAKEN... | On a 1978 Chevrolet Nova | | | I I I 4-DoOF Minimum bid of $1,085.00 Bids must be received by the Nashville Village Clerk by April 24, 1980 at 5:00 p.m. Car can be seen at Village Hall. The Village has the right to reject any or all bids. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Village Clerk aiiiHuuiiiiMiHiHuiiininuiniiiNiniiiHiiniiuuiiiiiiiiHinininiiiiiuiMiiniiiiininmi; Shop; Autumn Matson, 9Mf, Hecker Agency; Randy Bishop, 8, Security National Bank; Angie Drape, 9; Sugar Hut Cafe; Allen Staskus, 8, Mirrors Image; Jamie Winchell, 9, Eaton Federal Savings; Heather Hawkins, 8, Nashville Flowers & Jewelry; Kim Gorodenski, 10; Nashville Auto; and Lona Kienutske, 9, Nashville Flowers & Jewelry. Honorable Mention in the 6 and under division goes to Robin Hale, 2, Nashville Hardware; Angela Shook, 6; Johnny’s Food Mart; Debra Villanueva, 5, Sugar Hut Cafe; Jason Brown, 6, Kelley’s Variety Store; Lori Carpenter, 4,, Johnson Furniture; Jeff Knoll; 5, Mirrors Image; Jeremy Sampson, 5, Johnny’s Food Mart; Derek Morawsi, 5, Johnson Furniture; Cindy Morris, 5, Irene’s Beauty Shop; Michele Metz, 6, Mirror’s Image; Angie Tobias, 4, Hecker Agency; Kathy Morgan, 5, Johnny’s Food Mart; Dawn Brown, 5, Hecker Agency; Renee Rosin, 5, Trowbridge Ser­ vice; Cheryle Arnes, 4, South End Food & Beverage; Stacee Hawkins, 3, Kelley’s Variety Store, Jolene Adam, 3, Nashville Hardware; Holli Hale, 6, Trumble Agency. Softball meeting Maple Valley Women’s Softball Assn. This softball meeting is for all coaches and one team representative. Any new teams interested in joining are welcome to send their coach and representative. April 21st at 7 p.m. at Maple Valley High School for details. 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Ava Kroger A large crowd enjoyed the union service at the Methodist Church Sunday a.m. and also enjoyed the Cantata “It Took a Miracle”. Much credit is due the cast and director, Mrs. Hildred Peabody, and pianist, Mrs. Dorothy Carpenter. It will be presented again next Sun­ day, April 20 at the 9:30 a.m. service at Gresham. The parish family dinner will be at Vermontville April 20. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Rose of Pontiac called bn Mr. and Mrs. Russell Booher Saturday evening. They attended the Bismark Community Potluck Saturday eye and spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict and at­ tended the Cantata on Sunday. Other out-of-town guests Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Coleman of Battle Creek who were at Claud Van Blarcom’s for dinner, and Mrs. Mary Jo Brimmer of Charlotte. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. .and Mrs. Howard Goodenough were Mr. and Mrs. Don Lewis, Sr. and David. Callers in the p.m. were Mr. and Mrs. Don Lewis, Jr. and son, Mr. and Mrs. John Fisk from Fin­ dley, Ohio and Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis and Vicki from Bellevue. Miss Martha Zemke and Mrs. Ave Kroger attended the annual spring banquet and election of officers of the ECMARSP Thursday night at the Charlotte Congregational Church. Mrs. Edna King was elected as the new president and Mrs. , Wilda Bust as secretary. ✓ Sorry to learn that Miss Esther Shepard is a patient again at HGB hospital. Her room number is 1102. Kathy and Karen Halas of Lansing spent part of their vacation with Mrs. Aya Kroger and the John $150 $200 $200 $275 Rodriguez family. Mrs. John Lott is chair­ man of the Cancer Drive for the village and would ap­ preciate helpers. Mrs. Ava Kroger will attend a meeting of the Red Cross volunteers who work at HGB Hospital Tuesday evening. This will include a tour to show the extent of the remodeling. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Booher had a Sunday bir­ thday dinner with the Durwood Booher family at St. Mary’s Lake near Battle Creek. Mrs. Ava Kroger called on Mrs. Gertrude Martens at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility Sunday af­ ternoon. The maple syrup season is over for this year and all efforts are now directed towards the festival April 25, 26, 27. Let’s hope the weatherman provides some better weather. East Side.. .west Side all around the town Our community choir will be practising Wednesday, the 16th and 23rd, at the Congregational Church at 7 o’clock. Anyone wishing to join is welcome. We need you. Correction — The landfill will be open until further notice — Sorry. Notice — Change in meeting date. The Village Council meetings have been changed to the second Thursday of the month. The Cantata “It Took A Miracle” will be presented by the Vermontville United Methodist Church choir at the Gresham United Methodist Church Sunday, April 20th at 9:30 a.m. regular service time. y Mrs. Doris Beadle of Okemos visited grandma Saylor and Dora Nisse Sunday afternoon. The Duane Mishlers, of Mason, visited Dora and grandma Saylor Saturday afternoon. Monday morning—Winter has finally come to Ver­ montville, heard the sleet against the windows before daylight and winds of gale force snapping the branches, then the fluffy stuff began to fall. Now the wind still howls and the temperature has dropped. Oh! Spring you have alluded us again. This community sympathy is to Norma Raymond of the Maple Leaf Inn at the death Nashville police report Order any new John Deere Disk. Chisel Plow. Baler. Mower Conditioner, or Pull-Type Forage H Harvester listed here during April or May Froomn the time you order you'll get price protection any machine In this bonus program. After you take delivery on any of this equipment you'll receive from S50 lo S400 in DISKS: Vermontville news By Susan Hinckley The monthly police ac­ tivity report for March, presented at last Thursday’s village council meeting by Sgt. Eugene Koetje, shows a wide variety of complaints handled by the Nashville Police Dept: Four arrests were made by the local offices, including one for assault and battery, one for a minor in possession, and two for larceny. The Nashville police had six larceny complaints in March. Among other complaints handled by the local department last month were three malicious destructions ofproperty; one prowler complaint, one assault and battery, one bad check, arid two reckless driving cases. Three moving violations z and two parking tickets were issued by the Nashville police, and they gave nine assists to the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, during the month. CALL LANGHAM’S REMODELING for your roof, chimney, eavestroughing, and repairs. Licensed. 852-9300, Nash­ ville. (5-7) There were 2,296 miles logged on the police cruiser during the month of March, with a total of 231 gallons of gasoline being used. oras sse of her father Truman Whitney of Leslie, Mich. At any public meeting in this village, that I’ve at­ tended, it has been brought to the attention of all those present about the animal problems. In checking the Animal Control Depts, daily call sheet, there have been no, I repeat no calls or complaints such as described to "ourxEaton Co. Animal Control Dept. This is the only animal control within your county. The Eaton Co. Humane Society of which I am the investigator turns their complaints over to the Animal Control. This is your dept, to use and for which you pay. If you have a, legitimate complaint, call Eaton Co. Animal Control, 543-5755 and you will get results. On weekends call Eaton Co. Sheriff Dept 543­ 3510. Thought — Do what you can, where you are, with what you have. [clocks,clocks CLOCKS of All kinds From$498to 15% OFF W on any CLOCK In Stock 20% OFF Framed Pictures IN STOCK PRICES GOOD THRU APRIL 22 Wf ALSO HAVE — No Nonsense PARTY HOSE FURLONG VARIETY 171 S. Main Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. April 16. 1980 — rage 9 XS, XS at your service I I MsS, % J in I? *21*1 ***F«kkB if- ■AkkUKluB-Mt; HKtBtKJtE J A dwhifk tatodrSa, .IniM^ mMM ’itojuir! ■bbi te IMta t S3 JIS I1E1" edyt——iy EOK-lEllol Bill and Steve Stanton - Auctioneers & Realtors A business which com­ bines real estate services and autioneering is a part­ nership venture for a Ver­ montville area father and son. William J. Stanton and son, Steven E. Stanton tallied 361 auctions in the last two years — covering 11 counties last year and 13 counties in 1978. In addition, the pair (known as Bill and Steve to their loyal following) heads a real estate staff of 16 persons who work out of offices in Nashville and Vermontville. “Our aim is to please both buyers and sellers” — is the foundation of the Stantons’ business. Bill was involved in general farming before he got a taste of the auc­ tioneering business in 1954, working with Lloyd Eaton in Vermontville. _ In 1957, Bill opened his own business in Vermontville as an autioneer and realtor. Since that time, the business has expanded to two offices, one operating in Nashville in addition to ermonve. Vermontville. Steve joined the business in the early 1970’s. Both father and son graduated from Reppert’s School of Auctioneering in Decatur, Indiana. Both also are real estate brokers. Bill and Steve usually work the same auction together unless they happen to have two sales on the same day. Selling real zestate at auction is a growing recent development for the Stantons and one in which they’ve by Dora J. Nisse IgH^i tat (t 13* ?।।DOh gr.i-fftaWli' Ul ifeB idbtff»t dsM iUS3 ISI®!” d WM. J. STANTON RTEVEN E STANTON PHONE 517 726-0181 Local input invited for Nashville's development plan Chamber sponsors scholarship Iraiiii! msi had good success. A sale of 109 .acres of vacant land recently by auction brought a price tag of $174,000. Benefits include the possibily of quick liquidation of real estate and the potential of getting a higher price because of the potential number of persons who are placing a value on the real estate (through their bids), says Steve. As far as real estate goes, he says that despite poor economic times, the Stan­ tons are receiving an ex­ cellent response. Members of the sales staff include Joe and Marge auctioneers Andrews, Homer and Joan Winegar, Robert and Betty -OFAI ESTATE BROKERS Hopkins, Barbara Sandbrook, Robert Gardner, VERMONTVILLE-MICH. Linda Hamilton, Lynn Satterlee, Roger Corey, Wilbur Marsh, Dave Ackett, Henry Woudstra, and Shirley Stanton. < OUR AIM IS TO PLEASE Bill and Steve conduct all types of auctions, large and both buyers and sellers small. They travel all over WILLIAM! STANTON the state and have auctioned real estate off everything from laun­ AUCTIONEERING (Top right) This is the Stantons' Nashville office, a MBr-sontvA* dromats to coins and farm 852 1717 726-0181 machinery to household product of a growing business, (above) Father (right) FARMS - HOMES and son at work, (at right) Bill Stanton opened the goods.. It’s not everyday that a Vermontville office in 1957. vase will bring a bid of $1,700, but that was the case when Bill and Steve handled a large antique auction in the Detroit area that brought in $90,000 by the end of the day. They are also enjoying good response in the field of coins. Some of the more unusual ones they have auctioned recently were Nashville audience that a nd Gove Associates of Grove over the next two the project. commemorative increasing local awareness In addition, Gove hopes to years. bicentennial halves, 40-50 Kalamazoo will have a Among various projects have a committee of local is a “must” in successfully years old, which sold for bids representative in Nashville developing a downtown area. of $1,400 and $1,050. Thursday evening to meet for the grant funds have been people appointed to act as a He noted that such a project with members of the local earmarked by HUD is 'a liaison between the com­ requires a partnership development munity and the Kalamazoo Business Owners professional plan and engineering survey firm during the design between merhants and local Association and other in­ residents. Part of the Gove project. for downtown Nashville. and Will be a chain reaction terested persons. The 7 p.m. At a February meeting plan is expected to include Local input will be sought meeting will be held at the to other queens in the future. at the April 17th meeting- to with the NBOA, Jack Howell, data collection and a marked Looking back over the Castleton Township Hall. help establish boundaries for Gove project planner, told a analysis of the community. Gove was recerftly forty odd years our festival has been in existance, in the awarded.a $7,500 contract for main we • have kept our designing a master plan for queens among us and they Nashville’s business district. The funding came as part of are teacherSy business people, and civic minded a $405,000 Block Grant from ones. Yes, the very pillars of the U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development.’ our community. been If you have not made your The grant has donation to the “Queen’s designated for the village of Scholarship Canister” will Nashville and the townships you please remember next of Castleton and Maple time you are in one of our businesses. Reg. $2.25 ........................ SALE *1.95 YARD SALE: Saturday, April 19, 344 N. Main St., PREEN — Garden Weed Preventer .......... *4.45 Nashville. Some months ago the Chamber of Commerce placed canisters in. all businesses for your donations to the “Queen’s Scholarship Fund” in behalf of the “Maple Syrup Festival Queen.” This “scholarship fund” is one of the greatest gifts I know to aid our queen in her quest for knowledge in her chosen field, hoping that one day our community will be the receipient of her efforts FARMERS FEED SERVICE Lawn & Garden Supplies Tomato, Rose and Garden Mater CARD OF THANKS To Dr. Myers, nurses and Doctors at Pennock Hospital. The ambulance for' their service. To Rev. Putnam and Rev. Reid, for their visits at the hospital. ' Also Rev. Putnam since I got home. For prayers, plants, many cards, visits from neighbors and friends. To our dear children for their loving care. “God bless you all” for prayers and caring. If I have forgotten to mention anyone, please forgive - and thanks to you. E. F. Rhoades and Family WILL Pat O'Dell, president of the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce, displays one of the canisters which have been placed in various business to solicit contributions to the schdlarship fund for the villages Syrup Queen. DO WORK TRIPLE DUTY (Lawn Fertilizer & Weed Killer) 16-lbs.... ’6.95 32-lbs.... ‘12.25 14-14-14 Fertilizer 50-lbs ‘5.00 LAWN SEED — 50-lbs... *43-50 or *1.00 lb. Sunny Mix 50-lbs......... *70-80 or *1.65 lb. Shady Mix 50-lbs.......... *84-00 or *1.95 ib. Economy Mix Ag Lime so-ibss...................... *3.25 Also... Complete line of ORTHO Aids, Sprayers & Hardware ON FARM: Experienced. 726­ 1150, Vermontville. 1006 E. Railroad PORCH AND YARD SALE: HASTINGS 224 Sherman St., Nashville. April 18 and 19, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. PH. 945-9926 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, April 16. 1980 — Page 10 Vermontville Public Library news — A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen The shoe’s on the other foot Upper peninsula and rural Michigan legislators have for some time felt our metropolitan legislators dominate Michigan polities and impose one-sided restrictions on our home areas. People making good livings in urban areas are quick to vote .to conserve and preserve rural and northern Michigan even at some significant costs to the rural and norther economics. However, the shoe is on the other foot this week. With a strong push for federal law we are imposing emission testing requirements on cars in urban areas. Why only urban areas some urban legislators complain? Because that’s where the problem is, comes the logical answer. Auto emissions are an obvious problem. Smog problems in Los Angeles, Denver and other urban areas are one of the most dramatic examples. And it’s obvious that recent restrictions on industry and autos have improved the situation just as pollution laws are allowing Lake Erie to return to life. Agriculturalists are also becoming increasingly aware of crop damage from air pollution. Bean fields especially are sensitive. So we all support standards aimed at alleviating the problem. Unfortunately, cleaner air does not come without costs. Cleaner cars burn more gas. The catalytic convertor decreases efficiency. So how much clean air are we willing to pay for? I think it makes sense to let it vary depending on where you live. Our testing program .is a first step in that direction. Drivers in rural and nor­ thern areas will not have to pay for the tests and tuneups that are really necessary in urban areas to help meet minimal acceptable stan­ dards. California has stricter standards than the rest of the country. Fine They need it. Ibelieve we could go a step further and allow more ef­ ficient but perhaps dirtier cars to be sold in rural, low populated states and areas. Some of my friends with whom I_have worked on environmental issues are aghast at such attitudes. But, if we are willing to impose restrictions on water, land use, billboards, etc., for rural areas that could not be lived with in industrial metropolitan areas, why not the other way around? MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Marti Your Calendar / APRIL 25,26 & 27 and visit... VERMONTVILLE’S 40th Annual MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL Food, Entertainment, Rides, Music, Dancing, Exhibits and Much.Much MORE ... Trowbridge Sales & Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville — 726-0569 • Lunch Menu • Monday, April 21 Roast Beef Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Applesauce, Bread and Butter Sandwich and Milk. Tuesday, April 22 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Baked Beans, Fruit Juice and Milk. Wednesday, April 23 Taco’s, Lettuce and Cheese, Corn, Fruit Jello, Peanut Butter Sandwich and Milk. Thursday, April 24 Goulash, Peas, Applesauce, Peanut Butter Sandwich and Milk. Friday, April 25 Baked Chicken, Mashed potatoes and Butter, Green -Beans, Peaches, Bread and Butter Sandwich and Milk. Action Ads GAS CONVERSION BURNERS AVAILABLE-: For mobile homes. Nashville Heating, 205'/a S. Main St., Nashville, Mich., Ph. 852-9231.' (tfn) Community Events . . PANCAKES & SAUSAGE Sat., April 26 at Maple Leaf Grange Hall on M-66, 4 miles south of Nash­ ville. Serving 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ALSO...FLEA MARKET Table reservations - phone 852­ 9243, 852-9560 (Nashville) or 758-3286 (Lacey). (4/22) Scouts to collect newspapers and glass Congratulations to FRANK SHOOK ...of Woodland, Lucky Winner of the *100.00 Shopping Spree AT CARL'S MARKET!! Sponsored by...DAN'S FILLIES Mickey's Rainbow Carnival At Fuller St. School, April 18 ... 6 to 9 p.m. Come play games, win prizes prizes, eat supper, enter the raffle and try to win a T.V. There will also be a child­ ren s raffle the night of the carnival. For additional information, call Susan Butler 852-1859. Saturday morning, April 19, the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will be cleaning Nashville's roadsides AND collecting newspapers and glass within the village. If you would like Carl’s Ad Deadline — papers and glass picked up, put them Bring ads to Carl's NO later than on your front porch or steps by 9:00 a.m. or weather permitting on the Thursday noon — to assure getting curb. Please box, bag or tie the them in paper! papers. We cannot pick up anything but newspapers and glass. • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday • Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. With the arrival of the robbins and spring, we are again beginning our plans for the summer story hour, sponsored by the Ver­ montville Woman’s Club. With the increasing number of children, more help than ever is needed, together with fresh ideas and assistance. We will be working with two groups again this year, the older group trying their hands at dramatics. Thanks Nashville Newscontinued— the Clarence Reids were dinner guests of Anetta and Dave Tredinnick and family of Hastings. Also present were Darrel and Karen Reid and boys of Kalamo, Vernon and Joanne Reid and family of Charlotte, Vere and Olive Robinson of Bellevue, and Mrs. Jean Endsley of Hastings. After a last Monday visit to his doctor, Clarence Reid was able to put aside his crutches and walk with a cane, having made a good recovery from recent hip surgery. Monday afternoon, Margaret Reid took her sister, Mrs. Jean Endsley of Hastings, to the doctor in Grand Rapids: They called later on their sister, Mrs. Marjorie Schaperkatter of Grand Rapids. David’ Tredinnick of Hastings was a Tuesday guest of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid ofNashville, who took him to his home Wednesday to help celebrate his 10th birthday. Other Tuesday visitors at the Reid home were Steve, Tressa, Jason and Stevie Reid of Nashville. Afternoon callers were Mrs. Norma Claypool and children of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Arden (Sue) Reid of Nashville were Easter Sunday dinner guests of her parents, Norman and Bessie Carns of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Ednah McConnell and Mrs. Marie Miller, both of Battle Creek, joined Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville for dinner at the Steak House Restaurant on Easter Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ard Decker of Nashville were Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Decker of rural Nashville. Mrs. Betty Guy and her mother, Mrs. George Vaughn, both of Battle Creek, were last Tuesday callers on Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shull of Nashville. Granddaughter Lisa Guy of Battle Creek was a weekend guest at the Shull home. Mrs. Bill Tarbet of Hastings was also a Tuesday caller on the Shulls. John and Lois Lane of Battle Creek were Wed­ nesday evening pre-Easter dinner guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl (Clara) Pennock of rural Nashville. Easter Day dinner guests were Clara’s sister, Mrs. Doris Marshall of Nashville; her sister and brother-in­ law, Marge and Henry Klevering of Muskegon; her mother, Mrs. Zoe Gillett of Hastings, and the Pennock’s daughter and family, Leigh and Woody Haroff and son, Aaron, of Kalamazoo, who arrived later in the afternoon to enjoy an Easter supper with the family; Easter weekend guests of Mrs. Esther Buckley were her daughter and family, Vergalene and Edward Olson and daughter, Darcie, of Madison, Wisconsin. Saturday evening callers at the Buckley home were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis (Violet) Marble of Hastings. Vico Spidel of Nashville was taken to Pennock Hospital last Tuesday evening by Nashville am­ bulance due to having fluid on his lungs. Mrs. Homer (Teda) Snow of Nashville returned home last week after a fabulous 2­ weeks stay in Hawaii. She made the trip with her daughter, Barbara Snow of Lansing. They, arrived in Honolulu on the Island of Oahu aboard a jumbo jet from San Francisco. They spent five days shopping, sightseeing, and watching surfers from their 12th floor hotel room on Waikiki Beach. At a nightspot, they enjoyed entertainment by Al Harrington, formerly of the Hawaii Five-0 TV show, and comic Jim Nabors. The 24­ hour International Market there was a highlight. Next, they flew to the Island of Kauai, often called the Garden IslancU-for a 3-day stay. On the Walua River they glimpsed the Fern Grotto, a traditional setting for fantasy weddings. Dinner at the Coconut Grove Hotel was followed by a torchlight ceremony and native dan-. ces. The next stop was Maui, an island_ where they spent three days touring the quaint historic whaling port and viewed many sights and fantastic sunsets. Next came a 3-day visit to the Island of Hawaii and the black lava beaches of the Kona Coast. Flowers were in profusion? The visitors enjoyed an opportunity to watch the dolphins as part of a glassbottom boat cruise. Of course, the trip included stops at the traditional sights of Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona, and the War Hero Memorial Cemetery. In all, the ladies boarded 8 planes and 4 boats during their 2week jaunt. All ac­ commodations were in beachfront hotels. Spec­ tacular rainbows were frequent sights, as rain showers briefly interspersed the sunshine. As a farewell, the guests were treated to a Luau, with traditional ceremonies and foods. As the two prepared to board a jet for the flight home, Tecla was happily surprised when Barbara had a bouquet of beautiful anthuriums delivered to her. The flowers were kept chilled on the flight home. The bouquet was in honor of Tecla and Homer’s wedding an­ niversary on Easter Day. The travelers arrived home in time to celebrate the holiday here, and Tecla was still enjoying the flowers several days later. Easter Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George (Janet) Kellogg of Nashville were her brother, Charles Crawford ofJackson, and hisfriend, Gloria King" After dinner, the visitors enjoyed a tour of the sugar shanty in Putnam Park and also an excursion through Putnam Public Library, with which they were greatly, impressed. to Brenda Fisher who worked with this group all six weeks, a start was made in that direction last sum­ mer. Without a script of any kind, she and the children put together a muppet show. The enthusiasm of the children who did the per­ forming as well as that of those who saw the “show” made us realize that this is the way to go with this group this summer. Books of plays have been ordered through the library. Hildred Peabody will be coordinating our efforts with these older children, and if you desire to help, please call the library. Via a grant through the Capitol Library Cooperative, we now have a new 16mm sound projector, a large screen, and a microfiche reader, all of which should do a great deal to expand our services. Thanks to Sally Martin, our children’s room has bright new curtains. Thanks also to Joyce Hummel for the art work she has been doing for the library. The impact of dur “Friends” organization is already being felt. The Woman’s Club will again be serving free cookies and coffee at the library on Syrup Festival Day. Stop by and see us, resting a bit over a cup of coffee. Check out the many new books and records available at the library. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drdinage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON kt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. .ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated! cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month 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 SMALLEY’S Small Engine Repair 220 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 517-726-0612 or 616-763-9697 • Chain saws • Edgers • Snow­ mobiles • Golf carts */Lown mowers • Tillers • Snowblowers STOP OUT TODAY! HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 9 to 6 Sat. 9 to 3 DAN’S WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all — makes and models. FREE WATER TESTI! Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE Ask For Dan! ! �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. April 16. 1980 — Page 11 ®vs Vermontville council minutes s ttSsSS PUBLIC HEARING Revenue Sharing Budget Annual Village Budget MARCH 13,1980 Mt MN W*’ 1 jjj S^s gg:S 'Wsi ta??* ><«!’ S*» S*»o it's tss '^' "Ws^ ikh * 'n^h r< stwh ff“'IIstniis hh stWW niis -- WMH Wi/ J)® ’ "‘ ■ 1SK fiscal MnIm ■AMuu Ml irtelsW '!W» 'InH Ifctota mm Uffatal |t.l«SSH nijttat M najtjtdii | MM ti ntd tte tuna jar! of a glasstaW jj itdxW M W^lii IIW* Kfe® •Hj n il©1* edJ planes a AU ’<• B«W** nre in [Is. Specas «» «!*’ as raia ^0 tsspjsal ifcw attdui adilitiil fcisfc arfa^ fd<^ L anil I fH*it B Jl™Lidi JLi L anil I Hit Bl™ Bl .di The Vermontville Village Council met Thursday, March 13,1980at 7:00 p.m. in the public library for a Public Hearing to review the budget of Revenue Sharing monies for 1980 and the 1980 Annual Village budget, followed by the regular Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Pres. Trowbridge, Clerk Gaedert, Treasurer Marsh, Dep. Clerk Corey. TRUSTEES: Fox, Hale, Lewis, Trumble, Wineman. ABSENT: Aldrich. Pres. Trowbridge called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and presented the proposed budgets. Discussion. Motion by Lewis, supported by Fox to accept the budgets as presented. All ayes. Carried. Minutes of February 7, 1980 meeting were read and approved. Treasurer’s report was read and approved. Bills were presented. Beacon Sales wrecker service bill for $30.00 was determined to be Twp. billing for ambulance:Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis to pay bills from the proper funds. All ayes. Carried. Correspondence was read. Discussion. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis to participate in Michigan Week Mayor Exchange with Suttons Bay. All ayes. Carried. Motion by Hale, supported by Trumble for Tony Wawiernia, Leonard Dockter, and Wilbur Marsh to attend the “refresher course” offered by the Michigan Dept, of Public Health, May 1, 1980 in preparation for the cer­ tification exam. All ayes. Carried. Motion by Hale, supported by Wineman for Tony Wawiernia, or at least one man, to attend AWWA meeting at Lowell April 9, 1980. All ayes. Carried. Mrs. Lana Oster approached Council for ex­ planation of violation of Ordinance No. 22 letter they received. Fox replied regarding building on said property, obligations of Council members as oaths of office states, and the purpose of Ordinance No. 22. Cleo Prescott discussed Ordinance No. 22 letter. Fox state letter was an error. Mrs. Ray Snyder discussed Ordinance No. 22 letter. Stated plans had been made to correct violation. Jon Hoyt, representing Victor Hector of East Main St., discussed Hector’s Ordinance No. 22 violation Trowbridge ask that Hector put his explanation in writing to the Council. Pat. O’Dell, Chamber of Commerce President, discussed final preparation for Ernie Dies retirement dinner. Cleo Prescott addressed Lana Oster stating Fire Dept, could no longer burn buildings, made other . EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Friday, April 18 - 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Horseback'Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, April 19 -10-12 Noon “Developing and Mounting Photographs”, Photography Workshop, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, April 19 - Noon Bike Hike, 10 miles, beginning and ending at Fairgrounds in Charlotte. Saturday, April 19 - 4-8 p.m. Pancake Supper, sponsored by Eaton County 4-H Council, 4-H Building, Charlotte. Public invited. Sunday, April 20 - 2-4 p.m. Outdoor meeting, “Wild Food Identification and Preparation”, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge. Monday, April 21-9:30 - 2:30 p.m. Cultural Arts Day, Guest Lodge VFW Nat’l Home, VFW Rd., Eaton Rapids. Reser­ vations ($3.75) required by April 11, includes lunch program. Open to public. Call 543-2310. Monday, April 21 - 7:30 p.m. Fair Board Meeting, Fair Of­ fice, Fairgrounds. Wednesday, April 23 - 9 a.m. -1:45 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Thursday, April 24 - 7-10 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams* Skating Center, Charlotte. Friday, April 25 - 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Charlotte. Saturday, April 26 - 4-H Hog Weigh-In at member’s farms. Saturday, April 26 - 9 a.m. State 4-H Horse Jamboree, MSU Judging Pavilion. Monday, April 28 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Wednesday, April 30 - 9 a.m. -1:45 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. %*! a*!*! |l Vr.r<J. Natalie Gaedert, Clerk COUNCIL MINUTES Special Meeting MARCH 25,1980 The Vermontville Landfill WILL NOT be closing permanently April 15th. Landfill will be open at the regular­ ly scheduled times until such noti­ fication, in the Maple Valley News, by the Village Council. The Vermontville Village Council met in “Special Session” Tuesday, March 25, 1980 in the public library, at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Fox, Hale, Lewis, Trumble, Wineman, Gaedert, Marsh, Mason, Trowbridge. ABSENT: Aldrich. PURPOSE: Administering oaths of office. President Trowbridge called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Trowbridge administered the oath of office to Clerk Gaedert. Gaedert administered oaths of office to President Bill Mason, Treasurer Kathleen Marsh, Assessor Jennifer Byington and Trustes Hale and Lewis. Trowbridge expressed words of thanks to the Council. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. THE VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL Natalie Gaedert. Clerk VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS XXxxLl : <$ recommendations. T. Wawiernia ask Council about purchase of floor jack. Trowbridge had made one inquiry which was unsatisfactory. Lewis to check with firm in Kalamazoo. Trowbridge discussed the Maple Syrup Corp, and the Village joint hiring of eight young men for traffic duty at the Maple Syrup Festival. Motion by Fox, supported by Hale to pay one-half of wages (min. wage) for eight young men on traffic duty at the Maple Syrup Festival. All ayes. Carried. Trumble discussed removal of the Festival sign on South Main St D. Nisse stated B. Gillaspie would repaint sign if brought to her. Maintenance men to do same. Trowbridge and Hale led discussion of area landfill and alternatives. Twp. Supervisor Frith, Twp. Clerk Hoefler and Board member K. Pember participated in discussion as landfill is currently operated on a 50-50 basis. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis to change to the open-top dumpster under contract with Charlotte Disposal Co. and to close present landfill as soon as dumpsters are in operation. All ayes. Carried. Trumble discussed Community Development Grant that might be available. This would be a totally funded grant. Trumble to- arrange for contact person to attend a Council meeting. Hale, wage committee chairman, stated a 3 month review of new maintenance men had been completed. The committee recom­ mended a 15 percent cost of living raise. Wawiernia 90 cents (6.00 - 6.90), Dockter 79 cents (5.25 6.04). Discussion. Motion by Lewis, supported by Hale to grant maintenance men 15 percent cost of living raise, effective with next payroll period. All ayes. Carried. Motion by Hale to adjourn meeting, supported by Lewis. Meeting adjourned 9:45 p.m. • CORRECTION • from our readers Dear Maple Valley Band Parents, We are about to complete a successful year with our 6th Band Director, in as many years, Mr. Johnson. Although we did not receive No. I ratings at band festival, Mr. Wentworth, a past M.V. Director gave us a No. II in sight reading. This we can be proud of. As you all know, it is most difficult to get a No. I rating with a band as large as ours. It is a team effort. The students must practice at home each day as' well as in the classroom. As in a machine, all parts must work smoothly together. The director must also put in a lot of extra work, which Mr. Johnson has. He cares enough to spend many additional hours after school working with individual or groups of students. This has been without additional pay. He also has worked with sec­ tionals, to improve our band. The band is a team effort and requires participation from all members, as in any other team, to perform to its best ability. In order to maintain the necessary discipline of such large classes, (125, Sr. High Band, 75-80 Jr. High Band plus all of the students in 5th and 6th grade bandX, it was important to establish a way of control that was fair to all. This has been a source of agitation to some special interest groups. They fail to see the band as a whole and only consider themselves. This is sad that mature adults are so self-centered. Music is a discipline in itself. If students are not in­ terested enough to follow the rules then perhaps they should not be in band, or disrupt those who want a good band and are willing to follow the rules of the class. This is my public ‘thank you’ for a job that has just begun and is being well done. With Mr. Johnson’s help we can be proud once more of our school and our band. Betty J. Rogers 5171 Berryville Rd. Nashville I do not live in Nashville, but have lived within three miles of Nashville for seventy years. My wife and I have both our parents buried in the Nashville Cemetery, along with many close relatives and friends. We were surprised and disappointed to discover the cemetery being used commercially for making maple syrup.. We thought Nashville had too much pride and dignity to lower itself to this level. Now, I have made mistakes in my life, the same as anyone else. I am hoping and praying this tapping of trees in the Nashville Cemetery is a mistake of judgement and will be stopped immediately and the cemetery returned to the peace and dignity for the dead, for which it was intended. Talbert Cur its 10471 Kinsel Hwy. Potluck supper April 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Leason Sharp Memorial Hall. Co-sponsored by the Barry County Republican Executive Committee and Republican Women’s Club. There will be an interesting lecture by Dr. John Willson, Professor of History at Hillsdale College on the coralation of politics and history. Bring a dish to pass and table service, rolls and coffee furnished. Come and bring a guest. Children are welcome. Action-Ads Help for April 26th, Saturday, directing traffic and parking cars in the Village of Ver­ montville. Call 726-0569, Vern Trowbridge. (4-23) WANTED: Peptic tank cleaning: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) . NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS AND ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE AND TO USERS OF SAID VILLAGE'S SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND THE RIGHT OF REFERENDUM RELATING THERETO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village Council of the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, intends to issue and sell Revenue Bonds, pursuant to Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended, in an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Ninety-five Thousand Dollars ($895,000), for the purpose of paying part of the cost of acquiring and constructing improve­ ments to the sewage disposal system. SOURCE OF PAYMENT OF REVENUE BONDS THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID REVENUE BONDS SHALL BE PAYABLE solely from the revenues received by the Village from the operations of said sewage disposal system. Said revenues will consist of rates and charges billed to the users of the system by the Village, a schedule of which is presently on file in the office of the Village Clerk. Said rates and charges may from time to time be revised to provide sufficient revenues to provide for the expenses of operating and maintaining the system, to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds and to pay other obligations of the system. BOND DETAILS SAID BONDS will be payable in annual installments not to ex­ ceed forty (40) in number and will bear interest at not to exceed 5% per annum (or such higher rate not exceeding the maximum rate permitted by law as the Farmer Home Adminis­ tration of the United States government may require at the time of delivery of bonds) on the balance of the bonds from time to time remaining unpaid. RIGHT OF REFERENDUM THE REVENUE BONDS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT A VOTE OF THE ELECTORS UNLESS A PETITION REQUESTING SUCH A VOTE SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN 10% OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE IS FILED WITH THE VILLAGE CLERK WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IF SUCH PETITION IS FILED, THE BONDS MAY NOT BE ISSUED WITH­ OUT AN APPROVING VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE. THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Sec­ tion 33, Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Clerk, Village of Nashville �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, April 16, 1980 — Page 12 B1+A 5DURING OUR APRIL FOOD FESTIVAL MOONLIGHT i Mushrooms OLD FASHIONID SMOKED PICNICS 69c .15 FRESH "GREAT TASTE" COOKED OR RAW •RUN CABBAGE LEAN BEEF SWEET 120 SIZE BONELESS BEEF SPARTAN REGULAR OR DIPPIN' Potato Chips Orange Juice WT. PKG. SPARTAN FROZEN ZL BANQUET CHICKEN. TURKEY, OR BEEF Pot Pios .. ’1” . »3” RUMP ROAST TURKEY Drumsticks .. 39* *1" BEEF CUBE STEAK MW SUCID BACON 49'ROUND STEAK WESTERN PEARS FROZEN WT. 99‘ 3/»l 3/»l MEATY TENDER SPARTAN REGULAR OR THICK PKG. HEINZ Ketchup 32 OZ. WT. 89 - JJ '" '" YY PETER PAN Corn Muffin Mix SMOOTH OR CRUNCHY PIANUT BUTTER 8% OZ. WT. 18 OZ. WT. W 5/$l Johnny's Food Mart MIRACLE WHIP SALAD DRESSING 32 FL. OZ. LIMIT 1 W/COUPON AND $7 50 ’ PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY. APRIL 19. 1980 ECKRICH SCHAFER'S - Hilly bi lly SMOK-Y-LINKS BREAD : Johnny's Johnny's Food Mart SPARTAN REGULAR HOT DOGS 1 LB. PKG. LIMIT 1 W/COUPON AND $7 50 PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY. APRIL 19. 1980 160 S. MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE BP• PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU APRIL 19, 1980. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. SCHAFER'S - Italian BREAD 20 oz 79 79 £ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-04-23.pdf d0d57d99bfa38f34348508b96ac03939 PDF Text Text BULK RATS 49T» PERMIT • Hastings Public Library Libra 21 S. Church Sos»nnssMl Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 107, No. 48 — Wednesday, April 23. 1980 Enjoy “Springtime’s sweet syrup this weekend! With a theme of "Springtime’s Sweet Syrup of the 80’s,” Vermontville’s annual festival will get underway this weekend. The Friday evening through Sunday celebration will be the village’s 40th annual Maple Syrup Festival and the format promises to be a fun and entertaining event. The sights and sounds of the festival will include carnival rides by Crown Amusement, operating from 6 p.m. Friday and continuing through Sunday. Many talented artists will be sharing their creative ability at the annual two-day Arts and Crafts Exhibit and Sale at Maplewood School. A wide variety of of crafts will be demonstrated, exhibited and sold. Over 100 craftsmen from all over the state will be exhibiting from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. A 25 cent donation for admission will help defray expenses. The Vermontville Historical Museum, located on the village square, houses many exhibits pertaining to the town’s early history and will be open to celebrate the occasion. Guides will be waiting to take you on a tour. Maple Manor is a place you’ll want to visit to view and purchase a variety of delicious maple syrup products. Producers will have their wares on sale at various spots in town too. As always, there will be plenty of ^pancakes smothered in maple syrup for festival visitors to feast upon. Griddles will be cooking up pancakes at several locations. Other tempting foods are being prepared by a number of organizations and churches. The official opening of the festival is the annual talent show to be held Friday beginning at 6:00 p. m, on the special outdoor stage'ln the: heart of the village.. ’’ The talent show has' four divisions of competition and the winners will appear at the Saturday and Sunday programs. Barbara Musser and Martha Christensen are co-chairmen. Master of Ceremonies for Saturday and Sunday’s activities will be Douglas Kelsey. The Rev. Molly Turner of the Methodist church will give the in- vocation Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The festivities will get off to a start with greetings from Vermontville Village President Bill Mason; Syrup Festival Association President Vernon Trowbridge; and Chamber of Commerce President Pat O’Dell. The klomping of wooden shoes will echo through the village as the West Ottawa Dutch Dancers from Holland, Michigan entertain at 9:45 a.m. Saturday.. parade, A children’s featuring many creative entries, will step-off at 10:30 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Fisher will serve as chair­ men. Vermontville’s Syrup Queen — Rebecca Jo Cowell — will reign over the festivities. She and her court will be presented at 11 a.m. ceremonies. Rebecca will be officially crowned by last year’s queen Janice Siple. Also at that time, Hildred Peabody, honored citizen, a past syrup queen, pas queen and an parade grand marshall, will be introduced. Mrs. Peabody is being honored this year in recognition and appreciation of her contributions to Vermontville. “Mrs Peabody has been one of the doers for the festival for many, many years,” said Trowbridge. “Her participation and general contributions to the syrup association and community covers most of her lifetime." Songs by the Maple Valley Chorus, directed by Pat Zanter, will be heard at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Winners of the Maple Syrup products and festival contests will be announced at noon. Entertainment by “Al’s One Man Variety Band," featuring Allen Mott of Cassopolis, will be on staged at 1 p.m. A farmyard zoo will be operated by the Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club all day Saturday for the delight of youngsters. Melodramas at the opera house will provide an oldfashioned flair of entertainment. The Women’s Club Tea will be served in the library from 2-5 p.m. Continued on page 9— �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. April 23, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News Our Castleton Maple Grove - Nashville Fire Dept, will be sponsoring a dance at the local fire barn next Saturday evening. The April 26th event will add to the festivities that will be going on in the Maple Valley area that weekend due to the upcoming Vermontville Syrup Festival. Rick Rodriguez and his band will furnish music for the Nash­ ville Firemen’s Dance, with playing to start at 9 p.m. and to conclude at 1 a.m. Proceeds of this event will help our firefighters pur­ chase various pieces of small equipment needed by the local department. The fund­ raising dance is expected to become an annual affair to benefit the Nashville-based fire department. Tickets at $5 per couple or $4 single are now on sale by local firemen. Admission will also be available at the door. Several local merchants have donated door prizes for the occasion, and winning names will be drawn during the dance. Remember, this is a “bring your own refresh­ ments*’ event Neither food nor drink will be sold at the fire barn. Mrs. Clarence (Bunny) Shaw of Nashville, who regularly sends copies of the Maple Valley News to for­ mer area residents now living in Florida, California, and Kentucky, had a letter last week from one who will be remembered by several local readers. He is Rev. Wendell Bassett, who grew up in Nashville and later served here as minister at the old Evangelical Church. Rev. Bassett is currently Associate Pastor for the 1,600 member United Methodist Church at Sebring, Florida, He will serve in that post until Sept. 1, according to the message received by Bunny. She thought many erf his friends and acquaintances would enjoy hearing of Wendell’s present whereabouts. Returning home on Good Friday from a winter’s stay at San Antonio, Texas, were Mr. and Mrs. Maurice (Ardis) Purchis of Nashville. They had been in the sunny south since shortly after Christmas, and while there enjoyed the February wedding of their oldest granddaughter, Teresa Purchis of Floresville. After their arrival home, they enjoyed entertaining,, as Easter weekend guests, two other granddaughters : Alissa Davis of Hastings and Kirsten Pecor of Platt River. Following the holiday, Mr. and Mrs. Purchis, ac­ companied by Allissa, drove Kirsten home. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Guy of Bristol, Indiana. Ac­ companying the Shulls on the trip was Lisa Guy of Battle Creek. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville returned home last week from Vermontville where she had spent several An elderly woman was fingering a knotted string. "Oh, .this string is just the dearest thing to me. My grandmother taught me when I was a little girl to get a new string on each birthday. And then when something good happens, when God smiles on your life, you tie a knot in your string. Then when the days are dark and lonely, when despair is very real, you get out your string and remember the good times. Then the pain isn't so bad." d V 1 B FUNERM. B DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 weeks at the George Firster home caring for Mrs. Mina Barnes. Mrs, Verna Frederick of Nashville spent Sunday and Monday in Battle Creek, visiting her friend, Mrs. Dorothy Vickers. Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville was at Hayes Green - Beach Hospital in Charlotte Sunday to call on a former Kalamo neighbor, Mrs. Ara Me Connell, who is confined there. Mrs. Me Connell now lives at Charlotte. In recognition of their 40th year since graduation, members of the Nashville’s Class of 1940 will be honored at the 1980 Alumni Banquet, set for the evening of May 31 at the Maple Valley High School cafeteria. In order to make the special event a success, help is needed in locating several members of the class so that they may be informed of the reunion. Current addresses are needed for the following former classmates: Mary Anne Wright Schultz, Margurite Leonard, Ora Miller, and Charles Vanderlinden. If any Maple Valley News readers have information on these “missing” 1940 grads, there are several reunion com­ mittee members who would welcome a call. Please notify any one of them. They are, from Nashville, Marlin Bera Hansen, 852-9140 and John and Montiel Dull, 852-1601; from Hastings, Gladys Bassett Bolo, 945-2074 and Maxine Martin Brower, 945­ 4433; from Charlotte, Doris Dahlhouser Wilson, 543-1327, and John and Norma Hickey, 543-7039. Rehder assistance would be greatly ap­ preciated. Plans are also underway for a reunion of members of Nashville’s Class of 1930, who will also receive special recognition at the alumni banquet in observance of the golden anniversary of their graduation. More details on that reunion will be fur­ nished in a later issue of the Maple Valley News. Judy Hook,, Nashville secretary for the Maple Valley Alumni Association, is also seeking reader assistance as she begins the huge task of getting banquet invitations in the mail; Addresses are needed for these grads: Clayton Wolf, 1915; Allen Buckingham and Julia Palmer, both Class of 1960. Judy can be reached at By Susan Hinckley 852-9655. Judy is also seeking information about two very early Nashville grads. If still living, they would both be near ninety years old. Does anyone recall Leonora M. Beigh, now possibly Mrs. Arthur Wolfe, from the Class of 1905? How about Artha Rarrick, now possibly Mrs. Glen Lake, of the Class of 1910? Please give Judy a call if you-ean shed any light on these two subjects. Other help is needed from local readers. Does anyone have catalogs from the old Lentz Table Company, and, if so, would they consider donating them to the Michigan and Local History Room at Putnam Public Library? As far as we can determine, a catalog was published about every year of the company’s ap­ proximately 50-year operation on Lentz Street, but only two such books are currently in the library collection. Actually, the Lentz family manufactured furniture in Nashville for over 75 years, starting from humble beginnings in 1867 and eventually expanding to the Lentz Street factory which was later phased out in the 1940’s. Putnam Library received a request last week from a California woman seeking information on the company and, in particular, on a gate-legged table that had been manufactured here. She needed the data for a paper on the history of furniture which /she is preparing in connection with her studies at Santa Monica College. Unfortunately, the table she described did not appear in either of the two Lentz catalogs now on file at the library. Along these same lines, Librarian La Duska Sheldon reminds readers that before any old papers, books, photos, etc., that might be of local historical interest are disposed of or destroyed by owners, the library would appreciate an opportunity to review the material. Any such gifts to the library collection will be appropriatley marked with the donor’s name. Clifford Brooks of Nash­ ville returned home last week after a 12-day visit with his daughter and family, Audrey and Ford Bowling of Hamilton, Ohio. Mr. Brooks made the trip by auto. Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville accompanied her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert Curtis, to Hastings last Tuesday. ( Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nash­ ville enjoyed a Sunday visit from Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Eaton, Jr., of Battle Creek, who were accompanied by Nelson Brumm of Nashville. Herbert’s late father was a former classmate of Nellie at the old Striker School near Quimby. Mrs. Moon enjoyed helping her guests identify students in an old photo from the Striker school district The Eatons brought the picture along when they called. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. David Finkler of rural Nashville on the birth of a daughter Saturday, April 12. The new arrival weighed 6 lbs. 9% ozs. at birth, and has been named Amanda Marie. She is welcomed home by brothers Daniel and Andy, and a sister, Cheryl. A busload ofsenior citizens from the Nashville Nutrition Site journeyed to Lansing last- Wednesday evening for an enjoyable buffet-style dinner at the Sveden House. The trip was made in a Nashville Baptist Church bus with Youth Pastor Roger Claypool driving. His wife, Norma, also accompanied the group. Mr. and Mrs. Keith (Alice) Me Millen of Nashville arrived home last week after wintering in Florida. They made their headquarters at the Fiesta Grove Camper Resort at Palmetto, where they enjoyed lovely weather and orange trees growing in profusion. In the resort park, which has 205 campsites, Michigan claimed the highest number of residents. Ohio was in AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCHUNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m.A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Holy Day Masses Sunday Schooi ..11 a.m.. Sun. A.M. Worship.. 9:15 Sunday School... 10 a.m. Sunday School.. . 10:15 Morning Worship .11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ...11 Evening Worship .. 7 Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting... 7 a.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/» mile East of M-66,5 miles south of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday ............ 6 p.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. the evening before Morning Service .11 a.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Evening Service .. 7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV; PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST C0HGRE6ATI0HAL CHURCH 110 South Main, Vermontville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. AM Service ......... 11 a.m. a.m. PM Service ............7 p.m. p.m .Wed. Service......... 7 p.m. Sunday School ... 10 a.m.Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Church School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship ...11 a.m.Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Dpn Roscoe Youth...Roger Claypool Wednesday Evening Worship.7 p.m.Prayer Meeting... 7 p.m: p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING P.M. worship......... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Rev. Richard Wadsworth Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED second place and Canada, third. While in Florida, the Me Millens had an op­ portunity to visit Al and Rose Smith, former Nashville residents now of Largo. Guests of the Me Millens the last week of March were their son Bruce and his wife, Emily, of Colorado Springs. Both are teachers, and flew down during their spring break. En route home, Keith and Alice stopped at Gainsville to visit their grand­ daughter, Deanna McMillen, who is a student at the University of Florida. She had exciting news for them, as she had just been named to the Dean’s List for achieving over a 3.5-average in Fine Arts. On their return trip to Michigan, the Me Millens encountered almost bumper-to-bumper traffic as countless “snowbirds” headed north. Helen Furlong of Nashville reminds local residents that the Blood Pressure Clinic, held the first of each month at the local Masonic Temple, is free of charge and open to all ages. The clinic is con­ ducted at the local Senior Citizen Nutrition Site, but is not limited to senior citizens, Helen points out Hours of the clinic are 10 a.m. to 12 noon. No appointment is necessary. The Builders Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Graham of Nash­ ville. Local, national and in­ ternational missions will be spotlighted in special ac­ tivities at the Nashville United Methodist Church, April 26 through 30. The TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School......9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �program is called Mission Update, and is part of a week-long mission emphasis conducted by the Lansing District of the church. Sunday, April 27, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Monica, missionaries to Kenya, South Africa, will be at the local church to speak during morning worship services. Monday, April 28, Miss Joy Rugh, a missionary to India India, will be at the church Com­ munity House for a 10 a.m. coffee hour to share her experiences in mission woik. Both she and the Monicas are currently on leave from their overseas assignments. In connection with the United Methodist mission event, five representatives of the local church will attend a Mission Banquet at the Christ U. M. Church in Lansing on Saturday, April 26. Expected to attend from Nashville are: Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Putnam, Ed and Edna Smith, and Wallace Graham. Also, the local United Methodist Church board recently voted to support Dr. and Mrs. Ted Cole, missionaries currently serving in Taiwan. He is an instructor in Theology at a college there, and she is an elementary schoolteacher. The Coles expect to visit Nashville this summer, during a furlough from their assignment.. Mrs. Leonard (Amy) Putnam of Nashville tertained several district officers of the United Methodist Women’s Society last Thursday evening. The meeting at the Putnam home was a planning session for the upcoming "Spring Fling” retreat to be spon­ sored by theU.M.W. in May. The Mayo-Evans Birthday Club met April 11 at the home of Laura Lee Kelly of Bellevue. A noon luncheon was served to eleven members, with Grace Rit­ chie acting as co-hostess. In a business meeting con­ ducted later by club president Theda Gardner, proposed club rules com­ piled by Vanessa Carpenter were presented. She will distribute copies of the rules to members at the next meeting. The club voted to donate $5 to each of the cancer drives being con­ ducted in Eaton and Barry County. After the business meeting, bingo and visiting completed the afternoon. Leona Blanchett won the door prize and flower fund gift, and Regina Reynolds For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES TRUMBLE AGENCY vfuto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, April 23. 1980 — Page 3 drew a door prize. The next meeting of the chib will be May 8 at the home of Mary Linsley, with Alta Linsley as co-hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Dave (Rosalie) Murphy of Nash­ ville were in Lansing last vewer Saturday auray evenng evening for or a family dinner at the Coik ’n Ceaver, n honor onor oof Dave ave’ss Cleaver, in birthday. Present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Murphy of Ver­ monv e; Cinda na Murphy urpy montville; and Les Murphy, both of Lansing. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey and Mrs. Gladys Histea'd of Nashville recently recently spent spent aa Nashville weekend at Dorr, Michigan, as guests of Elsie’s daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Alfred Alfred Brenner. Brenner. The The two two and ladies drove there Friday evening and and returned returned home home evening Sunday. Wednesday evening, Mrs. Elsie Ramsey was an overnight guest of Mrs. Arlie Stambaugh of Nashville, after both attended the local senior citizen’s dinner at the Sveden House in Lansing. Help from community organizations and interested citizens is being sought by the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., as woik on the Sept. 19-20 Harvest Festival progresses. To make the affair a success, it will require an effort by many persons. The small RRDC committee cannot possibly handle all the proposed events without assistance. One Nashville organization which has already committed itself to help is the Chamber of Commerce. If you, or your club, church or group wish to get involved in the 1980 Harvest Festival, please call Lois Elliston at 852-9544 or Sallye McLean at 852-0892. It was four years ago that the RRDC first revived Nashville’s annual Harvest Festival, a traditional yearly event first celebrated in 1906. The planned April 25th outing at the “Y” Center in Battle Creek for Senior High Youths of the Nashville Baptist Church has been cancelled, advises Youth Pastor Roger Claypool. Mrs. La Duska Sheldon, head librarian at Putnam Public Library, was in Albion last Tuesday to attend a meeting of the Woodlands Cooperative Library System at their headquarters there. The session was a cataloging and processing workshop for member libraries of the cooperative. Instruction was received from represen­ tatives of Baker and Taylor, the company from which Putnam Public Library and other co-op members pur­ chase books at special discounts. At the Albion meeting, it was announced that cataloging aids will now be furnished with each book bought from the company. The Putnam staff will continue to do the individual processing of each newlyacquired volume. Last week’s “Memories” on the old Feighner School northwest of Nashville was of particular interest to Mrs. Clarence (Bunny) Shaw, of this village. The former Bernice Mead, she taught at the Feighner School in the 1914-15 school year and again in the 1920-21. Bernice lived in the village at that time and walked back and forth each day to the country school, located in Section 26 of Castleton Township on Thorriapple Lake Road. The school was about a mile north and a half-mile west of Nashville. Mrs. Shaw said she really enjoyed the beauty of nature on her daily jaunts there. She also recalled several of the scholars pictured in the “Memories” story, as they had been her former students. Mrs. Shaw ex­ pressed her appreciation for the many happy memories the story had revived. Friday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nashville were Darrel and Karen Reid and son, Matt, of near Kalamo. Saturday callers at the Reid home were Dave and Anetta Tredinnick of Hastings and Vernon and Jo Anne Reid of Charlotte. After their visit here, the two couples went on to Battle Creek for dinner out to celebrate the birthdays of Annetta and Jo Anne. Sunday dinner guests at the Clarence Reid home were Jean Reid of Nashville; Erie Whitley of Kalamo; and Sue Reid and daughters, Arnie and Erica, of Nashville. Mrs. Dave (Anetta) Tnedinnick of Hastings accompanied her father, Clarence Reid of Nashville, to the Nashville Baptist Church’s Father-Daughter Banquet held last Tuesday evening at the MVHS cafeteria. Mrs. Jim (Jan) Jarrard of Nashville underwent surgery last Thursday at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek and is recovering well. The address there is: 300 North Ave., 49016. A 6-day revival starts Tuesday, April 22, at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. This is a rescheduling of one planned earlier this month that had to be cancelled due to illness. Conducting the Tuesday through Sunday evening services will be Rev. and Mrs. Harold Meyers, representing the Michigan Home District of the Church of the Nazarene. Jhese services all start at 7 p.m. In addition, the Meyers’ will also present a Sunday morning program at the 11 a.m. worship service. Their presentations will include vocal and accordian music. The public is cordially in­ vited to attend. On May 2nd and 3rd, the local Church of the Nazarene will conduct a Sunday School retreat at the church district campgrounds at Howell. Rev. Neil Strait, pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene in Lansing, will be the speaker. Bob Herman of Nashville is in charge of arrangements for the retreat. Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville is in Ingham Medical Hospital in Lansing after sustaining a broken hip in a fall at' her home last Wednesday evening. At this writing, she was expected to undergo surgery Friday morning. The mishap oc­ curred when Mrs. Becker was preparing to retire for the night, and she lay on the floor until the next morning when a neighbor discovered her and summoned help. Mrs. Becker was first taken to Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte by Nashville ambulance. She was later transferred to Lansing. The address there is: 401 West Greenlawn, 48910. We wish this sweet and cheeful lady a very speedy recovery. Please remember her with a card or letter. One of the pictures we used to illustrate last week’s “Memories” feature on the old Feighner School was a 1910 photo of the student body, with the notation that most of the early scholars were unidentified. In fact, we knew only two names at that time. Since the story appeared, Mrs. Elmer Curtis (nee Ethel Feighner) of Nashville phoned us to supply the missing names. Mrs. Curtis was able to positively identify all but two of the students. If you still have that paper, perhaps you will want to add this update to the article. Back row, from left: teacher, Alice Whetstone, — Raymond, Mabie Feighner, Pauline Miller, Ruth Gutchess, Shirley Feighner. Front row: Merle Smith, Ethel Feighner, Violet Feighner, — Raymond, Ada Noyes, Hugh Feighner. Mrs. Curtis is not absolutely sure of the last name of the two Raymond boys, but thought that was correct They were renters in the area, where families were generally rooted for years. Feighner School was noted for its tiny enrollment due to low property turnover in that area northwest of Nashville. Mrs. Curtis is a grand­ daughter of John Feighner, the 1855 settler upon whose land the original Feighner School was built. Incidentally, in matching the above names to the old photo, t remember that Shirley Feighner is a boy, standing extreme right back row. He, Mabie, Violet, and Hugh were brothers and sisters. Ethel was a cousin to them. Her father was Frank Feighner. Vic Spidel of Nashville was able to return home from Pennock Hospital last week. He had been confined there recently due to respiratory problems. Elsie Arbour of Nashville is recovering at home after more than two weeks con­ finement at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. Ames to observe 50 years The children of Carson and Dorothy (Hecker) Ames, of Carlisle Highway, will host an open house in honorof their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, April 27, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The reception will be held at the United Methodist Church of Kalamo. Children of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ames of Brethren, and Mr. and Mrs. David Ames of Nashville. All friends and relatives are cordially invited. No gifts please. WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE . ■ • New Insurance of Accounts to *100,000 Eaton Federal Savings & Loan Association reminds you that... 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Michigan • Olivet, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 23,1980 — Page 4 Century-old census figures reveal that Nashville recorded a population ex­ plosion one hundred years ago. In the decade ending in 1880, the local head count increased over 60 percent. “The actual population of Nashville, in this year of 1880, is 1,028 souls,” advised the News in June. “In 1870, it was only 642.” Nashville's unprecedented decennial boom was precipitated by the 1869 arrival of the Grand River Valley Railroad, which triggered a building boom in the ’70’s. As the fledgling village began to expand both commercially and residentially, the populace began to swell. New settlers arrived on the scene. Pioneer families put down permanent roots. Nashville was soon faced with the need to supply basic municipal services to its burgeoning population, and local government began to experience exciting new growth. “The people living on the west side of State Street appeared in a body before the council Monday evening and asked that a sidewalk be built on their side of the street,” noted the News in early May 1875. “The village fathers took the matter under consideration but reminded the petitioners that money is hard to come by these days.” However, within a month the sidewalk was laid and State Street had the distinction of being the only thoroughfare in town that could boast sidewalks on both sides. Was money really hard to come by in 1875, as the council had claimed? When the annual treasurer’s report of village finances was given in March that year, it showed Nashville had a cash balance on hand of $366.78 and a true reserve above liabilities of $241.78. “Disbursements during the last year totaled $3,650.96,” noted the News, “which clearly indicates village finance no longer can be classed as small time.” Orno Strong, the first and undoubtedly the most con­ troversial editor-publisher of the News, was a close ob­ server of the village government scene from the time of his 1873 arrival in town. Sometimes he had a personal interest. ' “The venerable village dads spent half an hour Monday night studying the News bill for $10.26 worth of printing, and then quickly allowed Clement Smith $61 for legal service, without a dissenting voice being raise,” advised the News in late December 1874. “Strange indeed are the ways of government.” Local politics made headlines' in Nashville’s early days. In fact, a few hotly-contested races predated publication of the printed word here. Nashville’s first village election in April 1869 occured more than four years before the first Nashville News appeared in October 1873, but word of that “exciting time” was passed verbally by local historiansand recorded in later years. A ruckus of sorts revolved around that first election because it was charged that some men working on the railroad (apparently non-resident) had voted. Horse Nutrition Meeting WED, APRIL 23rd 7:30 P.M. Film and Discussion on Feeding and Management FARMERS FEED 1006 E. Railroad HASTINGS Ph> QAR QQOC HI. W4O K Purina... planning tomorrow with research today The spring of 1878 saw implementation of state legislation to curb voting irregularities of another sort “A new law, effective this year for the first time, provides a fine of $25 for being caught treating anyone on election day,” warned the News. “This certainly busts up the popular old arrangement,” opined the writer. It was not uncommon to see a 90-percent voter tur­ nout in Nashville’s early elections, which indicates how important politics was to local residents then. In March 1903, Nashville history was made when 314 votes were cast in a village election. This was 17 years before the 19th amendment to. the U.S. Constitution granted full suffrage to women, so the tally is quite significant when one con­ siders that it represented the “male only” vote in Nash­ ville that year. Discounting all women and children from the total village population, 314 was a very sizeable voter turnout. In that record-setting election, Lewis E. Lentz was chosen as village president by a majority of 49 votes over Henry C. Glasner. Ernest Roe, for clerk, and John Appelman, for treasurer, were the only candidates elected by. the Citizens Party that year; all other village offices went to the Republicans. Victor B. Furniss was elected assessor. Henry C. Zuschnitt, S. L. Hicks, and George W. Gribben were chosen as village trustees. The office of trustee of the village of Nashville paid the sum of two dollars a year to the office holder, that is, if the office holder happened to be present at a meeting held once a year to “declare election.” In little more than a quarter century, changes were made in that procedure. “For the first time in history, members of the village council are to be salaried,” noted the News in late February 1930. “In their meeting Monday night, they voted themselves a salary of one dollar per meeting, not to exceed $25 per year.” (1980 note: trustees now receive $25 per semimonthly meeting, and administer a village budget that has in­ creased more than a hun­ dredfold over the past century, with the 1980-81 total exceeding $479,000.) Turn-of-the century Nash­ ville officials all received meager salaries by today’s standards. In 1898, the treasurer’s salary was in­ creased to $25 a year and that of the village assessor to $40 per annum. Village finances were considerably less complex in those days of individual independence, when citizens demanded few government services. -Easily acquired revenues handily covered the essentials. “At a special meeting of the village council Monday evening, it was decided to Horse and buggy brought many a shopper to Nashville s Main Street in 1906, back when an annual $5,900 municipal budget kept the town running for a year. This was before the day of the village's paved streets, major parks; public library, and 1909 sewer-system. The early budget did, however-, furnish municipal water, , hire a town marshal, provide a small jail in conjunction with town hall, support a volunteer fire department, and maintain several miles of dirt roads in the village. Children romp on Nashville's unpaved South Main in 1909; the street was not bricked until 1917; Approximately one quarter of the early annual village budget maintained dirt and gravel streets, with the major outlay for building and grading, sprinkling to lay the dust from spring through fall, and snowing village bridges foi; winter sleigh traffic. In the scene'looking north, building at left is commonly remembered as Mary White's restaurant; is now the site of Fargo Service. Tall buildings near utility pole at right are now-apartments. raise $5,500 hvtaxes this year,” advised d the News in early May 1905, “with $2,500 going to the water depart­ ment and $1,500 each to street and incidental funds.” The “incidentals” in­ cluded paying a town marshal, maintaining a jail and town hall, and con­ tributing to a volunteer fire department. This was before the day of the library, major village parks, and the 1909 sewer system. The street fund maintained all un paved roads, including Main Street. By the following year, the council voted to increase the amount to be raised by taxation from $5,400 to $5,900 for the year. “This amount will pay off the total village in­ debtedness which amounts to $1,700,” noted the News in mid May 1906. In the same issue, the News advised readers of this now-nostalgic brief: “The State of Michigan has six million dollars in the treasury and does not owe a dollar.” County youths eligible for state public speaking award An Eaton County young person could be named Michigan’s 4-H public speaking project winner and represent the state at National 4-H Congress in Chicago this fall, says Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. To be eligible, entrants must be between 14 and 19 years old and must prepare an outline of their speaking activities and a short essay on how their public speaking experiences have helped them learn to communicate. “Public speaking is a skill young people can use throughout their lives,” says Diuble. “The purpose of the public speaking program is to help young people im­ prove and refine their presentation- skills and gain confidence in their abilities.” Ten young people will be chosen fromthose nominated by county Extension offices statewide. Each young person selected will receive a full scholar­ ship to 4-H Exploration Days at Michigan State University in June. During the event event, the 4-H’ers will participate in a two-day interpersonal skills workshop and will- be required to give a threeminute impromptu speech. The group will then select one individual to represent Michigan at National 4-H Congress, Nov. 23-27 in Chicago. Eaton County 4-H’ers interested in participating in the public speaking program should submit their outlines and essays to the county 4-H office by April 28. For more information about the 4-H public speaking program, or other 4-H activities, contact Nancy Diuble at the Eaton Coufity Cooperative Extension Service office at 543-2310. SPRING CLEAN-UP • NOTICE • The Village of Nashville will have • SPRING CLEAN-UP • Mondays... April 21 & April 28 ALL TRASH LEFT AT THE CURB WILL BE PICKED UP SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 23, 1980 — Page 5 Maple Valley Board approves furniture purchase and general repairs Approval was given for general repairs and replacement of needed equipment at the regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, April 14. Repair work includes improvement on the drive located North of the Jr.-Sr. High School which will provide a drive twenty four feet wide. This wort will include the hauling of gravel and grading necessary which will be completed at a cost of. $1,775 and the woifc will be completed by Duane Hamilton. Trustee Robert Dormer voted nay. Approval was given the purchase of replacement furniture at a total cost of $3,891.79. This furniture will be used in all four buildings. The furniture will include the replacement of three of the folding tables .in the cafeteria at the Jr.-Sr. High ^School, fifty chairs for the cafeteria, two teacher’s desks, and one four drawer file. Forty replacement chairs were purchased for Fuller St. Elementary. At Kellogg Elementary ap­ proval was given for four round tables, four-four drawer files, and forty-two replacement chairs. At Maplewood Elementary the furniture replacement in­ cludes two-four drawer files and fifty-eight chairs. Approval was given the purchase of bathroom partitions for the boys'and girls bathrooms af a cost of $1,253. These partitions will be purchased from J. R. Penner Company. Approval was given the purchase of an eight foot tine harrow to be used on the baseball fields and track along with usage on the softball fields. This harrow will be purchased from Jennings at a cost of $349 plus freight. Robert Dormer voted nay. The board members approved the purchase of ten replacement doors at the Jr.Sr. High School from Hometown Lumber at a cost of $1,604.84. New outside' doors were approved for the West entrance at Fuller St. Elementary and the North entrance at the Kellogg Elementary Building at a cost of $1,579.40 from Bosker Brick. Approval was given the purchase of replacement boards for the bleachers at the Jr.'-Sr. High School at a dergarten at Fuller St. cost of $480 from the Work Elementary this fall. No Bench in Charlotte. It will be action was taken at this time necessary for the school pending the registration of custodial personnel to do all kindergarten students. All the finish work on these parents are encouraged to boards. The manufacturer enroll their children in of the school bleachers is no kindergarten for this fall as longer in business which soon as possible enabling makes it impossible to more definite planning for purchase boards ready to this fall. install. A two year secretarial The board members ap­ contract was approved proved specifications and which provides a 13.8 per­ drawings for the cent increase for the 1970-80 replacement of windows at school year and a 12.6 per­ the Kellogg Elementary cent increase for the second School as submitted by year. This contract includes architects Manson-Jackson the six building secretaries and Kane. The bake bid will and doesn’t include central be for the replacement of the office secretaries. Russell windows on the East side of Geary and Robert Dormer :he building with an alter­ voted nay. nate bid for replacement of A general concern still the windows in the office exists regarding the area and the classroom availability of driver above the office on the West education cars for the side of the building. summer program. Because Tim Weaver was approved of the high interest costs, the as a custodian through the dealers are reluctant to Eaton county CETA supply cars even though the program, and Arthur school district makes a Simmons was approved as a payment for the use of the custodian through the Barry cars. Another major fact is County CETA program. . that cars "haven’t been Approval was given the selling very well, and it is employment of Harry Cook uncertain as to the market as a custodian on an hourly for driver education cars basis. late this summer. Superintendent Wolff made general comments relative to the financial outlook considering the fact that the state aid outlook is very uncertain at this time along with the fact that possibly there will be an executive order requiring a reduction in state aid after Eaton County area July 1. He also mentioned bicycling enthusiasts won’t that the school district is want to miss a special facing rapidly rising costs regional 4-H Bicycle for operational supplies with Training workshop to be held an example being the fact at the Ingham Co. that gasoline has increased Fairgrounds, in Mason, thirty cents per gallon since April 25-26. the opening of school. The Anyope 14 years of age or school district busses travel older who is interested in 1,581 miles per day plus any instructing or leading a 4-H miles for extra trips which bicycling project should require approximately 315 attend the workshop and gallons of gasoline daily. gain valuable information Virginia Fox and Wilbur about bicycling skills and Marsh will present the techniques. diplomas at the graduation Several workshop sessions activities which will be held led by various state 4-H and in the high school gym­ other bicycling experts will nasium on Sunday, June 1. be conducted, including Approval was given the G-. classes in bike training; M Underwriters as the agent steering, handling and for student insurance for the emergency maneuvers; and 1980-81 school year. bike repair and main­ A group of parents were tenance. Included also will present at the meeting and be sessions on bike touring expressed their concern and making your own relative to the need for an bicycle equipment. There additional section of kinwill be a special on-the-road workshop session for par­ ticipants. “Bicycling has become a popular sport and mode of transportation in recent years for thousands of Americans”, says Nancy Diuble, Extension 4-H Youth Agent. “This 4-H workshop is an excellent chance for area residents to improve their bicycling skills and to prepare them for teaching others about safe bicycling.” The cost of the workshop is $3.00 and reservations are heeded by April 17 at the CALL TODAY! Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office. OPEN: Non. Workshop fees cover both of thru Sat. the sessions, and par­ COMPLETE ticipants are encouraged to HAIRCARE: attend both days for • STYLING Area residents can workshop April 25-26 HAIR W We STYLE it! We COLOR it, CURL it HIGHLIGHT it! REDKEn K FORMAlEO tSKCUUr ras • COLORING • PERMANENTS • HIGHLIGHTING • FROSTING • FACIALS maximum benefits. For more details contact Diuble, or call 543-2310. “What is the smallest number of cubes that can be stacked into six equal stacks and also into eight equal stacks.” Problems like the above and some that are much harder are what several Maple Valley students will be facing when the cream of the area’s crop of math students travel to Lansing to participate in a statewide mathematics competition. The competition actually began last month when all 6th, __7th and 8th grade students took a test to determine the area representatives. When the smoke cleared from the burning pencils and working brains, the local challengers were determined. Sixth graders whb will go to Lansing are: Chris Ames, Melissa Brenton, Jim Bryan and Tamara Frith. Seventh grade participants are: Dan Lykins and Dean Stewart Eighth graders moving on to Lansing are: David Reese, Rob Barrette and Tom McArthur. These students will go to Lansing on Saturday, April 26 and will compete against students from throughout south­ western Michigan. Top students from this group will go to Central Michigan University-for the statewide final competition. The entire school system salutes those fine young people and wishes them best of luck in their endeavor next Saturday. CARD OF THANKS A very BIG thank you to my dear friends and family for the many cards, flowers, visits, love and prayers, I received during my surgery and since returning home. It’s so comforting to know how many wonderful people there are. A very special thanks to my wonderful husband, mom, dad and family for all your love and support A special thank you to Pastor Lester DeGroot, Pastor Roger Claypool and Pastor Don Roscoe and their families, Cathy Vessecckia and her Sunday School Class and all the dear people at Nashville Baptist Church for their love and prayers. Also a special “thanks” to Lois Elliston — What a dear lady! I-love you all. May God bless you, Suzy Corkwell CARD OF THANKS The family of Archie Cole wish to express our thanks for the many acts of kindness during the illness, and our loss. The V.F.W. Post 8260 drill team, Harvey Dunkelberger, you done a beautiful job, the Ladies Auxiliary for the meal, the many times for ' help, and concern from Dr. Robert Gleeson, Leo and Eunice Wells, Ray and Ester Histed, the Eagles Aeries No. 3552, Rev. Brown for his sermon and Vogt Funeral Home. So many acts of kindness, comforting words, cards, letters, beautiful flowers, and help in various ways will always be remembered. Evelyn Cole & Children MIK ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS LANSING, MICHIGAN WANTED: 6 ambitious people interested in making an extra $1,000 a month working part-time. Phone 758-3264, Lacey, (tfn) REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS FOR KELLOGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MAPLEVALLEY SCHOOLS VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN APRIL 14, 1980 PROJECT 7924A ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SINGLE CONTRACT: A sealed proposal is requested for all work of all trades for the project according to Contract Documents prepared by MJK Architects Engineers Planners. PROJECT: The Project consists of replacement of 40 existing wood sash on east side of the building, approximately 3’-4" x 8'-4'' in size, with new thermo-break aluminum double-hung sash with insulated panel in upper sash and DSB glass in lower sash base bid, with an Alternate for insulated glass in lower sash. There is an Alternate for replacing seven (7) existing sash on the west side in same manner as the east side. Proposals will be received until 7:00 P.M. on April 29, 1980 at the Board of Education Offices, at which time they will be publicly opened ahd read aloud. Proposals received after the time specified will be returned unopened. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Contract Documents will be available on or about April 15, 1980. Contract Documents are on file at the following locations: 1. Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, Ml. 49096 2. MJK Architects Engineers Planners, 520 Cherry St., Lansing, Ml. 48933 3. Builders Exchanges in Lansing, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo 4. F. W. Dodge Corporation in Lansing, Grand Rapids arid Kalamazoo Contract Documents may be obtained from the office of the Architect for a deposit of $20.00 per set. A maximum of two sets for Bidders and one set for sub-bidders will be allowed. DEPOSIT REFUNDS: When complete sets of bidding documents are returned in good condition, within two weeks after bid date, deposits will be refunded. BID SECURITY: Accompany qll proposals by a certified check, bank draft or bid bond in an amount of not less than 5% of the total proposal amount. Successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance, Labor and Material Bonds, each in the amount of the contract. RIGHTS RESERVED BY OWNER: The Owner reserves the right to vyaive any irregularities, reject any or all proposals or accept any proposals that, in the opinion of the Owner, will serve their best interests. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: Nd bid may be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after the opening of bids. razors Edge 112 1R2heL LnsCMrt C (MSIrSt )St, S Mt,M Hasting* Ha7sStin7gHAIRDESIGNERS .£ A hearing was held regarding diciplinary action taken by Jr.-Sr. High School principal Burr Hartenburg involving student Joe Allwardt. This involved papers being left on a table in the hot lunch room and general disciplinary action taken by Mr. Hartenburg. The board members agreed to let stand the action taken by Mr. Hartenburg. General fund bills in the amount of $40,499.36 were approved for payment. The March 21st payroll in the amount of $89,864.55 and the March 28th payroll in the amount of $88,026.54 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll ac­ count. The May 1st debt retirement principal, in­ terest, and handling charges in the amount of $64,899.59 were approved for payment. A special meeting will be held 'in the school ad­ ministration building on Tuesday, April 29th at 7 p.m. to accept bids on the Kellogg window replacement, teacher tenure and probationary contracts, and the discussion of the financial outlook. Trustee Wayne Cogswell was absent from the meetin. Statewide math competition Phone 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads! ELAM ROCKWELL, Secretary Board of Education Maple Valley Schools Vermontville, Michigan �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 23, 1980 — Page 6 Citizens of the week Kim Harris arrs, Fannie anne Howard, Tanya Tilley, Trudy Dingman, Dawn Morowski, and Ann Graham have been selected for good citizenship awards at Nashville’s Kellogg and Fuller Street Elementary Schools this week. Kim Harris is the daughter of Sally and Tom Harris of Curtis Road. A first grade student in Rose Dunham’s room, Kim says she likes horses. The six-year-old’s favorite subject in school is art Fannie Howard is a second grader in Mrs. Stark’s class where math is her favorite subject. Fannie, 7, is the daughter of Stephen Howard and Ann Howard. She lives at 403 Philadelphia. Playing with Barbie dolls and playing outdoors are Fannie’s most enjoyable extracurricular activities. Tanya Tilley is a member She of Brownie Troop 221. She and enjoys swimming Good citizens of the week at Fuller are (from left) Kim Harris, Fannie Howard, Tonya Tilley, and Trudy Dingman. Ann Graham (left) and Dawn Morowski have received citizenship awards at Kellogg Elementary School in Nashville. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) . . .$ 1.98 yd. is Out Our Remnant Box q SOS Steel Wool Pads - « 4 PAD— CTNS. h 100's- 400IU rU00 |l $2 OFF Sunglasses I il ■ | Jean-Pierre Lamy Fashion | . Reg. $3.4 Good H ealethac Ttssan FAST HOME OME PERMANENTS Choice Choice | Compare with TONI or LILT! || vexall | | clemhnd tads KLEENEX Family Napkins ec c MU... VV 140 s, 1-ply napkins Sly TfexaH Stop in and see it! Super Plenamins SWIVEL SALE: | Brush/Dryer €1lU A <| 1000 watt (q) McDonald’s Tavern in Nashville is involved in the county-wide crusade to help raise funds for the Artferican Cancer Drive. For the promotion, McDonalds and all the other taverns have "Cancer Buck Boards” on display to post all the dollar contributions from their customers. But at McDonald's, the business has gone a step further to aid the Barry County chapter's fund campaign by offering incentives to the ladies who are employed there in hopes of raising more for cancer. The employee who fills the most "buck boards" receives two steak dinners and anyone who fills 10 boards gets a $25 bonus! The drive ends May 1 and McDonald's reports it is further towards its goal at this time than last year. Employees who are involved in the buck board con­ test are (from left) Joyce McDonald, Nadine Carlingen, Helen Lindsay, Gail Little and Betty Taylor. (Maple Valley News photo by Virginia Alles) 4O.S EFFERVESCENT Reg. $1.39 nA | DENTURE SUPERMAX | Gillette McDonald's Tavern goes all out for bucks for Cancer Natural Vegetable Powder Laxative. 14 oz. SALE... OU Reg. 75C VeTAMUCIl 2/$ g. 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April 23. 1980 — Page 7 Maplewood Kindergarten class enjoys Japanese tea party Diese little visitors were invited to share in the fun of a Japa nese Tea Party in Linda Jones' kindergarten class. Kindergarten student Donna Green Japanese Tea Party. gives chopsticks a whirl during the (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) Advanced country painting class planned Maple Valley Community Schools are pleased to an­ nounce a three session COUNTRY PAINTING CLASS to be offered in the Art Room of the Jr-Sr High School on three consecutive Wednesday evenings. Dates for the classes are May 7, May 14 and May 21, 1980 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Fee for the three classes is $5.00. If you have had some experience with oils feel free Gardening opportunity — Interested in gardening? You can save money, meet people, and learn how to garden in community gar­ dens through the Community Food and Nutrition Project. We are offering garden plots, vegetable seeds, trained horticulturists, and in­ formation for new and ex­ perienced gardeners in Ingham, Eaton, Shiawassee and Clinton Counties. For more information call (517) 482-1271 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Learn to develop and mount photos A photography workshop on developing and mounting photos will be held Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. -^noon, at the 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. The workshop is sponsored by the Eaton County 4-H program. According to Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent, “there will be demonstrations on developing film and mounting photos. The workshop is open to the public. For ^further in­ formation, call Diuble at the Eaton Co. Extension Office, 543-2310. to sign up for this class. Students should bringTheir regular oil painting supplies and a 16x20 canvas board. To enroll or for more in­ formation please call either 852-9275 or 726-0041. Outdoor Club The April Outdoor Club meeting, sponsored by the Eaton County 4-H Program, and open to the public, will be held on Sunday, April 20th. The session will be held from 2-4 p.m., at Fitzgerald Park, in Grand Ledge. Participants should meet at the park pavillion near the big red barn. Under the leadership of naturalist Larry Martin, natures wild and edible foods will be explored. For more information call the park office at 627-7351. Food - Co-operative Anyone interested in learning about starting a Food Co-operative in the Charlotte area, should at­ tend a meeting at the Eaton County Department of Social Services, 528 Beech Street, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22nd. Bring a friend! Phone 945-9554 for ACT ION­ WANT-ADS A Japanese tea party was held in Vermontville last week as part of the multi­ cultural experiences in a kindergarten class at Maplewood Elementary. The students in Linda Jones room enjoyed trying a hand at eating their tea party snacks with chop­ sticks, an endeavor that they were quite successful with. The children also donned paper hats they had learned to fold and some wore Japanese-style costumes. The tea party capped off a special unit of learning about Japan that began with a visit from Hiroko Shionoya who is a Japanese exchange student at Maple Valley High School this year. The children made Japanese lanterns and there was a special doll day set aside for the girls and a kite day for the boys. They also practiced the custom of sitting on the floor Japanesestyle. Other cultural experiences the children have enjoyed this year include a Hawaiian luau, a Mexican Christmas, and an Indian program. Local officials attend seminar Det. George Howell, Deputies Tom Hildreth and Lyle Sandbrook of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and Sgt. Gene Koetje of the Nashville Police Depart­ ment attended a one-day Civil Liability for Law Enforcement Officers Seminar, April 11, at the Michigan State Police Training Academy. Subjects included litigation, causes of action, vicarious liability, investigation and preparation for trial and prevention of litigation. Action-Ads HELP CARE FOR TWO KIDS and light housekeeping. 852-1652. (tfn) LARGE RUMMAGE SALE: Lots of nice clean clothing, toddler sizes through adult, shoes, boots, coats and snow suits, household goods, pony saddle and toys. One mile west of 66 on Brumm Road. Just north of Putnam Park, Nashville. - Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. CALL LONGHAM’S REMODELING, For all large and small construction needs and repairs. Licensed. 852-9300, Nashville. (5-14) Dawn Root was all dolled up in an oriental outfit for the Japanese Tea Party. Troop 177 ‘sap collection’ On the north end route the boys ride in a pickup truck. The average collection is approximately 900 gallons, so the tanks are filled several times. The Webelos Scouts are helping the Boy Scouts this year. The younger boys have a real challenge with a five gallon pail of sap, but they don’t give up. In the picture are: Matt Peake, Webelos; Danny Kellogg, Webelos; George Steinbrecker, AVebelos; and Matt McCelland, Boy Scout. When you want results... give our office a call. Turn those unneeded unwanted items into CASH! caff... The Maple Valley News 945-9554 �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 23. 1980 — Page 8 Melodramas will entertain Festival-goers this weekend Festival-goers in Ver­ montville will have an op­ portunity to experience the fun of old-time melodramas that were a vibrant part of entertainment in days past. The Maple Valley Players, under the direction of Dorothy Carpenter, will be presenting a series of one-act presentations Saturday at tire village’s historic Opera House. The action begins at 10 a.m. with a melodrama being presented every hour until about 4 p.m. (except during the 2 p.m. Grande Parade). As in days of old, the audience is welcome to cheer, hiss, boo, and sing as the heros, villains, and heroines develop the plot The cast of the Widow’s plight includes Jeff Briggs as the villian, Marciea Shipman , Linda Jones, Martha Christiansen, and Bill Christensen. (Photos by Eileen Carrigan) Mary Carpenter portrays her part in a melodrama called lled "The Widow's Plight" to be presented at Ver-­ montville's Opera House Saturday. East Side. ..west Side all around the town Carpenter's Den held a pig roast with all the trimmings for about 200 townspeople as a get acquainted jesture April 12th. Reports it was delicious and gone by six o’clock. The Howards arid Hewitts art enlarging and enhancing the “Den” con­ siderably. Looking good. Winners at Tueday mom Euchre game were 1st place Bob Sears, three - second place- winners, Rudy Rudesilli, Harry Piddington and Jane Wells. This is it folks, down to the wire andyour last chance to clean-up and fix up before the festival invasion, Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU Monday, April 2b Fishwich, Tarter Sauce, Apple, Peas and Milk. Tuesday, April 29 Stew on Biscuit, Pickles, Applesauce, Cookie and Milk. Wednesday, April 30 Pizza Buns, Com, Carrot Sticks, Peaches and Milk. Thursday, May 1 Hamburgers, French Fries, Sweet Potatoes, Apple Crisp and Milk. Friday, May 2 Spaghetti, Green Beans, Pears, Onion Rolls and Butter and Milk. Monday, May 5 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Baked Beans, Peaches and Milk. Tuesday, May 6 Grilled Cheese Sand­ wiches, Tomato Soup and Crackers, Pickles, Applesauce and Milk. Wednesday, May 7 Lasagna, Mixed Vegetables, Pears, Peahut Butter Sandwich and Milk. Thursday, May 8 Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes,^ Green Beans, Peaches, Homemade Rolls and Butter and Milk. Friday, May 9 Pizza Buns, Peas, Fruit Cocktail, Cookie and Milk. beginning Friday night with no let up till Sunday evening. Pies, beans, chickens, etc. are cooking all oyer town. Hoping the weather of the last.; few days will hold throughput ’ the next weekend^ Have'fun and take care. Had a good 25th wedding anniversary celebration for Margy and Duane Mishler at the VFW Cub in Nashville Sunday. Many friends and relatives got them started off right on their 26th. Robin, David, Matt, and Chyerl, you did a super job. Several women from Vermontville attended the 75th convention of the Eaton County Federation of Women’s Clubs in Grand Ledge last Friday. County officers from Vermontville are President. Roz Lingholm and historian Martha Zemke. Our congratulations to Roz and Martha on their elec­ tions into the Women’s Club county offices. It was our pleasure to present the cantata “It Took A Miracle” at the Gresham Methodist Church Sunday. The church was full to over flowing and the response was so gratifing it made the effort seem small indeed. Thanks to Hildred Peabody and Dorothy Carpenter for their time and patience spent with all of us in bringing this beautiful cantata to our community for this Holy Season. Got quite a contest to run off for the office of County Clerk among the four Republicans filed, no Democrats have announced as yet. Should be interesting to say the least Beautiful weather is keeping most everyone close to home doing yard work, etc. So news is scarce. If I’m missing yours it’s because you haven’t notified me. Have you been up to Ionia to watch the “Steel” make their trip up stream? Many have and report the crowds y...Dora s n>» are large and -they even have a hot dog stand to service the people. Mary and Stan Trumble and’ Co. rode their bikes”up Sunday to watch this event. Steelheads put Up a big battle and the guy with the bite on has the priority on landing; everyone else pulls their lines out till he has his fish netted and landed. Even fishing has it creative and fine points. If you have any time to donate at the Festival, you are needed. Please call or see Vernon Trowbridge at the garage on Main St. or call 726-0549. Need you from Friday through Sunday. Don’t forget clean-up after the Festival Sunday evening and Monday morning — Your efforts will be ap­ preciated! Thought — True faith sees the invisible, Believes the incredible, and Receives the impossible. Melodramas will provide a wonderful entertaining change of pace every hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Bulletin lists vegetable recommendations If yours is one of the 37 million households that will be involved in vegetable gardening this summer and you can’t decide from the vast array of seed catalogs what’s best to plant in Michigan, here’s a help. The Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service has a brand new guide to the best varieties to plant in Michigan and how much to VOLUNTEER WEEK - The Governor has declared this to be Volunteer Week in Michigan, in recognition off our heritage based on voluntary action and involvement, and the many volunteer groups woiking at the local, regional and state level. NO PRIMARY? - Uncertainty continues about the status of Michigan’s Presidential Primary scheduled for May 20. A court injunction has been issued to stop it, based on a suit by county clerks; three other court suits seek changes»in the way Democrats are selecting their delegates. Also, HB 4392 could still be passed to kill the primary and save its $4 million cost. plant to meet family needs. The bulletin, “Home Vegetable Variety Recommendations,” E760(a), is available at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office in Charlotte, relates Allen Krizek, County Extension Director. The publication also lists optimum planting dates and estimated yields and provides a map that shows the average number of frostfree days available for gardening. This information can be valuable when you’re choosing crops and specific varieties. Vegetable gardening can be hard woik, but it can be a good stress-reliever. It can also help families fight in­ flation. The average value of a home garden is between $330 and $675. LIEUTENANT VETO Lt. Gov. Brickley, Acting Governor when Gov Milliken is out of the state, recently vetoed SB 783, which required continuing education for insurance agents, solicitors and counselors. He said it called for unnecessary regulation and would cost too much. This is only the second time in recent memory that a Lieutenant Governor has vetoed a bill. CAMP CROWDS - Beginning May 1, only registered campers will be allowed into 19 state park campgrounds due to overcrowding; generally, this restriction will last until Labor Day. To make sure that you have a campsite, you should fill out a reservation application at any DNR district office, or state park. It costs $3 and must be received at least 15 days ahead. GASOHOL GO-AHEAD - A special committee drawn from business, industry, colleges and state government has recommended that the state proceed with initiatives for production and increased use of gasohol as an alternative energy source. Several present bills would encourage that. VIOLENCE HOTLINE - A statewide, toll-free telephone number has been established for anyone to call to get information about the domestic violence' program located nearest his or her residence: 800-292-3925. This will be an­ swered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MINORITY BUSINESS - There will be a statewide seminar in Grand Rapids next Wednesday, April 30, on state and federal rules and laws which promote business par­ ticipation by minority-owned firms. There is a $12 fee. For further information, call 800-292-9544, toll-free. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 23, 1980__Page 9 A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen direct, encourage or government help. Is it any discourage is coun­ wonder they are having a terproductive. The other is hard time competing with that all production should be subsidized transp'ortation in the hands of the govern- and private autos? ment (generally described House Bill 5263 passed this as “the people’*) and any week providing for a private ownership is reduction in the weight tax There are acouple of good inherently unequal and i(license fee) on buses. This in effect provides public aid theories on how best to run a therefore unfair. Of these two theories, I by decreasing the bus share country’s economy. They are diametrically opposed and have a strong preference for of our road tax obviously causing the the rest rest of ofus us to to pick pick therefore both can’t be the former, one on which our causing country thrived for the first it up. Z correct. The argument over One is that private en­ couple of centuries. But the truth is, neither whether mass transit should terprise is most productive and almost any attempt of theory is strictly followed by be publically supported is a governments to intervene, any comtry in the world. pure one. There are good Communist countries find reasons to argue against it farmers produce more food But, those arguments have on private plots and free lost to arguments based on enterprise countries find energy savings, preventing The big Grand Parade will that major corporations left sprawl by saving urban march through town at 2 unrestrained pollute the areas, aiding poor people, p.m. Saturday. Steve Rath- water and may even abuse etc. So, if we aid mass transit burn and Mari Prescott workers or consumers in Martin will be the parade other ways. So, in every country the announcer. The winner of the debate continues about the theme contest, Mark Martin, degree of government inwill be introduced. On a jazzy note, the Maple terference in free enterprise Valley Jazz Band, under the stand with those in direction of Ray Johnson, Michigan Michigan’s’s Legislature Legislature who who ' will head the entertainment generaly fed we have too at 2 p.m. Also on the bill are much government. But, we the first and second place have a good many who are talent winners in the four more quick to be critical of divisions. businessmen businessmen and and trusting trusting of of ■ The West Ottawa Dutch government. And fights Dancers will perform again result But the amazing thing as you look around the world at 4 p.m. q g will take is not that one side or the Square Dancing place at the Maple Valley other is winning. It is that the High School with caller Don countries that are now the greatest Williams and cuer Artha having Shaw beginning at 7:30 p.m. economic gains are those p where government and Over at the historic opera house, round dancing will get private enterprise are cooperating and working started at 9 p.m. On Sunday, Union Church together! This is true both in Services will be held outside, Sweden which leans heavily weather permitting, at 10:30 towards socialism and Japan a.m. with the Rev. David and West Gemany that lean Fleming of the towards free enterprise Mass transit has been a Congregational Church and the Rev. Molly Turner of the strange battle in this country and in Michigan. As energy Methodist Church. At noon, the third place got scarce there seemed to talent winners will have an be logic to promote buses opportunity to perform their and trains. We now subsidize talents on stage for the en­ Amtrak so heavily that bus joyment of festival-goers. companies claim we could, The queen and her court will on many runs, buy airline tickets for all the passengers be introduced also. Contest time begins at 1 cheaper! Subways and almost all p.m. with a woodchopping and pancake derby. Merle urban bus companies are arn iss thee carman publically owned and require Martin chairman. A garden tractor pull will tax subsidies. But intercity (between cities) bus lines begin at 2 p.m. still operate with little From front- I are there good reasons for denying aid to intercity bus companies just because there are privately owned? That position was argued by both free enterprise and pro­ government forces, but I can’t buy it. We need to work on our transportation system in this country with one objective being energy savings. To the extent private enterprise still survives in the mass transit area, we certainly should encourage it! We’ll be millions ahead in the long run. Action Ads WANTED: Help for Saturday, April 26th, directing traffic and parking cars in the Village of Ver­ montville. Call 726-0569, Vern Trowbridge. (4-23) GAS CONVERSION BURNERS AVAILABLE: For mobile homes. Nashville Heating, 205V& S. Main St.. Nashville, Mich., Ph. 852-9231. (tfta) Eaton County 4-H leader receives award Representative Ernest Nash, from Dimondale, attended the April Eaton County 4-H Council meeting and presented an Out­ standing Citizenship Award to Mrs. Pat Murphy from Olivet. This award is presented annually to volunteers in various organizations throughout the 56th District. Mrs. Murphy has been a leader in the Walton Won­ ders 4-H Club for 17 years. She has contributed her time, enthusiasm and energy to 4-H youth work in Eaton County and the State of Michigan. Mrs. Murphy truly believes in kids, and continues to demonstrate this by the opportunities that she makes available to youth. Bushre Plumbing RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Cod...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 Vermontville SYRUP FESTIVAL Vermontville, Ml. April 25,26 & 27 Dick Carl presents... CROWN AMUSEMENTS ON THE MIDWAY RIDES • FOOD • FUN VERMONTVILLE’S 40th Annual MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL Starts Friday...5 p.m. ALL DAY...Saturday Sunday 12 noon - 7 pm FRIDAY, APRIL 25th is... Family Day ... 2 p.m. ‘til closing 3 1.00 NOTE: All Rides Take 1 Ticket ...EXCEPT POLAR EXPRESS Food, Entertainment, Rides, Music, Dancing, (Exhibits and Much.Much MORE ... A REAL FAMILY BARGAIN... Trowbridge Sales & Service DON’T MISS IT!! 4 130 S. Main St.' Vermontville — 726-0569 �Welcome to the ‘80 Maple Syrup Festival THIS WEEKEND! Bring the family there's something for everyone 3 ‘Big’ days Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 25,26 and 27 Pancakes ★ Rides * Maple Syrup Historical Museum: Open Friday 2-5; Saturday 9-6 and Sunday afternoon Maple Manor: Open all day Saturday and Sunday ★ Parades + and More! Dancing: Saturday, 9:00 p.m. Round - Opera House; Square - Maple Valley High School - 7:30 to 11:30, Callers: Bud Gillaspie, EXHIBITS at Maplewood School! *1 Many talented artists will be sharirx^ their creative ability with us this year, fl f. Emergency First Aid available at the Fire Station Chuck Olsen, Cuer: Artha Shaw Producers selling syrup Saturday and Sunday wide variety of crafts will be demonstrated! i■ Woman's Club Teo: Library, Saturday 2-5 , Shuttle bus service from downtown to all camping exhibited and sold. Arts and Crofts: Maplewood School Saturday 9-8; Sunday 9-4; Exhibits, Demonstrations, areas Saturday Clark Helicopter Service Saturday and Sunday Sheriff's Department & Information: Trumble Agency Sales, Admission 25*. Opera House: Melodrama - Dorothy Carpenter, Director Farmyard Zoo: Saturday 9-4 Restrooms located at various points mared X on map Crown Amusement will be operating 6:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday evening Syrup products will be judged Friday evening and will be on display in the Sugar Shanty all weekend. Talent Show: Friday, April 25th - 6:30 p.m. stage There will be an Information Booth on Main Street Band Boosters: Pancakes with Maple Syrup and for any questions and directions you may need. Sausage will be served all day Sat. & Sun. at the Producers will be selling Maple Syrup all day Sat. & Sun. Please take time to see this outstandim exhibit displayed by about 100 craftsmer from all over the state.. A 25< donation to help defray expense!! L will be requested. 9:00 to 8:00 ...SATURDAY 9:00 to 4:00 ...SUNDAY Fire Barn. MUSEUM 1980 Queen and Court The Vermontville Historical , Musewr located on the Village Square houses mam' exhibits pertaining to Vermontville's earj I history. y. Guides will be p present to escor you through the museum and we hope yshave an interesting tour. . Congratulations on your 40th from Nashville Chamber of Commerce Thornapple General Stpre Steak House Restaurant SNB Bank and Trust Maple Valley Implements Vermontville Village Council 176 S. Main-726-1429 Vermontville Chamber of Commerce Jack's Standard Service Eaton Federal Savings Johnson's Furniture McDonald's Tavern Rod's Maple Leaf Trumble Ins. Agency Pat's Sugar Hut Cafe Stanton's Real Estate Vermontville Hardware Al's Carry Out Mirrors Image Kelley's Variety Nashville Auto Simon Pharmacy Hecker Ins. Marathon C Carpenters Den Fqfjong's Variety 1980 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen and her Court: (front row, left to right) Alternate Queen Tracy Wawiernia, Queen Becky Cowell. (Back row) Sherry Kraai, Denice Gardner, Kim Myers. Wolever's South End Irene's Carl's Nancy's Trowbridge's �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. April 23. 1980 — Page 11 ...Festival See ya at the To M-43 Thousands of people are expected to come from miles around to partake in all the activities and good food that will be offered, at the 40th Annual 1980 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival this weekend. As usual, the festival will feature the Grand Parade, musical entertain­ ment, the crowning of the queen, square and round dances, and most of all lots of good food including pancakes topped in pure maple syrup. The kids can see baby barnyard animals with their mothers at the Farm­ yard Zoo sponsored by the Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club. Displays showing Michigan History will be exhibited at the Opera House, one of the oldest opera houses left in Michigan. Old-Time melodramas will also be presented at the old building. The Arts and Crafts Exhibit will once again be an outstanding show Crafts that will include spinning, weaving, chair caning, leatherwork, woodworking and much more. To M- Come join the fun in the pleasant surroundings of Vermontvil rogram va Friday, April 2 25,1980 TALENT SHOW ... 6:30 p.m. !"*W i **».»! i Hhwj The official opening of the festival is the Talent Show to be held on the stage downtown with Barbara Musser (736­ 0554) and Martha Christensen (726-0044) as co-chairmen. The Talent Show has four divisions of competition and the winners appear on the Saturday and Sunday program. Saturday, April 26,1980 j! ' IB If .. j bj.Wteihp'| ■ « Tough tenswijti. | j toeurterestingtwr. | Master of Ceremonies... Douglas Kelsey, Sat. & Sun. 9:30 a.m. Invocation: Rev. Molly Turner, Methodist Church 9:35 a.m. Greetings: Bill Mason - Vermontville Village President, Vernon Trowbridge - President Syrup Festival Assoc. Pat O'Dell - President Chamber of Commerce 9: 45 a.m. he West Ottawa Dutch Dancers, Holland, Ml. Sue Fabiano, director 10: 30 a.m. Children's Parade: Mr. & Mrs. Gene Fisher, chairmen 11: 00 a.m. Presentation of Queen and Court: Queen: Rebecca Cowell Alternate: Tracy Wawiernia Crowning of 1980 Queen by 1979 Queen Janice Siple Introduce: Honored Citizen - Hildred Peabody Rilata jcterol Cowrote 11: 30 a.m. Maple Valley Chorus - Directed by Pat Zanter 12: 00 noon Announce winners of Maple products and Festival contests. Visit the concessions & exhibits. Try the ttabironl Maple products. 1: 00 p.m. Entertainment by "Al's One Man Variety Band" Allen Mott - Cassopolis SeWto®1 2: 00 p.m. Grand Parade: Steve Rathburn and Mari Prescott Martin - Parade Announcers Grand Marshall - Hildred Peabody Theme: "Springtime's Sweet Syrup of the 80's" Introduce Mark Martin, Winner of Theme Contest rti^ 2:30 p.m. Maple Valley Jazz Band - Ray Johnson, Director First Place Talent Winners - 4 Divisions Second Place Talent Winners - 4 Divisions biw 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. The West Ottawa Dutch Dancers Square Dance, Maple Valley High School Caller - Don Williams Cuer - Artha Shaw 9: 00 p.m. Su Round Dance, Opera House ay pril 27,1980 7:00 aun. 10: 30 aun. Band Boosters will serve pancakes Union Church Services - outside - weather permitting Rev. David Fleming, Congregational Church and 12:00 noon 3rd Place Talent Winners, 4 Divisions Introduction of Queen and Court' Rev. Molly Turner, Methodist Church 1: 00 p.m. Woodchopping and Pancake Derby, Merle Martin, Chairman 2: 00 p.m. Garden Tractor Pull 9:00 a.m. * 4:00 p.m. Arts and Crafts, Maplewood • CAMPING AVAILABLE Call (517)726-0569 or 726-0573 • SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE �Tha MapiaVoHay News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 23,1980— Page 12 Notice to taxpayers and electors of Village of Nashville The bonds shall be signed [FORM OF —CO—U—P ON IF REQUESTED) by the Village President and No. ORDINANCE NO. countersigned by the Village Clerk and shall have the corporate seal of AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS BY THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FOR SAID VILLAGE, PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF REVENUE FROM SAID SYSTEM SUFFICIENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE THEREOF, PROVIDING AN ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR THE SEGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SAID REVENUES: AND, PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF SAID BONDS IN ENFORCEMENT THEREOF AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATIVE TO SAID BONDS AND SAID SYSTEM. THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: Section 1. Necessity; Description of Project. It is hereby determined to be necessary for the public health and welfare of construct, Issuer impressed thereon, coupons are required, said and in the event attached interest interest coupons shall bear the facsimile signatures of the Village President and Village Clerk. 'After execution. the bonds shall be held by the Treasurer for delivery to the FmHA. The bonds shall be issued initially as fully-registered bonds. The fully-registered bonds shallbe payable in lawful money of the registered holder as shown on the registration books act as bond by the Village Treasurer who shall the fully-registered bonds may, registered, registrar. therefor prepared by Williams & Works, consulting engineers of Grand appropriate interest coupons attached thereto. Rapids, Michigan (the "Engineer"), improvements to the sewage disposal shall name a bank or trust company qualified under Michigan law and system consisting generally of waste water treatment facilities, sanitary situated in Barry County, Michigan, toact as paying agent. sewers, force mains and pump stations, together with the necessary improvements has been estimated by said Engineer to be Five Million Ninety-four Thousand One Hundred Three Dollars ($5,094,301) including the payment of incidental expenses as specified inSection 3 of this Ordinance which of cost estimate hereby is approved In such case the Issuer as may be ^offered at closing and at the par value thereof is hereby The Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to deliver the approved. shall bonds not hereby be a general obligation of the Issuer but shall be payable solely from the net income accordance with the delivery instructions of the FmHA. and revenues to be derived from the operation of the System. Bonds will be subject to redemption prior to maturity in the manner and at the times provided in Section 6 hereof. Bond Form. Section^. To pay part of the cost interest' thereon, together with authorized, The Security for Bonds. Section'?. bonds after approval thereof by the Municipal Finance Commission, in estimated to be not less than forty (40) years. Payment Paymentof ofCost Cost. . Registrar United States of America Farmers Home Administration The sale of the bonds to the FmHA at ah interest rate of five and confirmed, and the period of usefulness of said public improvements is Sectton 3. Manner of Registration Name of Registered Owner Date of Registration percent(5%) per annum or such higher rate within the legal maximum The cost of said public Cost; Useful Life. Section 2. REGISTRATION i NOTHING TO BE WRITTEN HEREON EXCEPT BY THE VILLAGE TREASURER AS REGISTRAR at the expense of the of the bonds for'/bonds which may be registered as to principal with Village President Village Clerk’ Once in accordance with detailed maps, plans and specifications appurtenances and attachments thereto (the "Project”). This coupon is not a general obligation 6f the Village of Nashville but is payable out of certain net revenues as set forth in the bond to which it pertains. of the Issuer kept holder ,\ he converted to bearer form of coupon bonds by the exchange (the On the first day of , .• Village ge of Nashville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, wfll pay to the bearer hereof the sum off —mir-Jr—nr- ?°.?r?' in the manner and out of the net revenues described in the bond to which this coupon pertains at ,— rr being the semiannual interest due that date on its 1980 Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, dated _____ • No. .......... • United States of America at the registered holder's address to the to acquire and the Village of Nashville "Issuer") to proceed the To pay such principal and interestas and when the same shall become due. there is hereby created a statutory first lien upon the whole of the net The form and tenor of the bonds shall be substantially as follows: revenues of said System to continue until the payment in full of the principaland interest on said bonds and said revenues and shall beset of acquiring and constructing the Project including the payment of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA aside forthe purpose and identified aS the "Village of Nashville Sewage legal, engineering and financial expenses, and other expenses incident STATE OF MICHIGAN DisposalSystem Revenue Bond - Bond and Interest Redemption Fund COUNTY OF BARRY Account," as hereinafter specified. thereto and incident to the issuance and sale of the bonds, including » capitalized interest through November 1, 1981, it is hereby determined VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE that the Issuer borrow the sum of Eight Hundred Ninety-five Thousand 1960 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM REVENUE BOND Funds. No- to the provistons of Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended. KNOW ALL MEH BY- TL. ^PRESENTS that the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, Stele of Mi n-4the "Issuer"), for value received, hereby promises to pay to the r ttered_holder here<rf, but only out of the hereinafter described net revenues'"of'the. Issuer's Sewage Disposal System, including all appurtenances, additions, extensions and improvements theret e "System"), the sum of to the Issuer Secttai 4. Whenever Definitions. the words Treasurer shall be custodian of all funds The Issuer's $5,000 DoUars ($895,000) and that revenue bonds be issued therefor pursuant The balance at the cost at the Project will he paid from grants payable Custodian of Funds; Supervised Bank Accounts; Section 8. belonging, to and/or associated with the System and such funds shall be "the FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ■ rfoAhitHb deposited in Micthaii, gan, which' bank is a* member of th3e" Federa. *l Deposit Insurance Corporation " ftiir: "Depository Bank"). In the event the that Government, is a holder of any of the bonds herein authorized, all System” are referred to in this Ordinance, they shall be understood to the moon Sewage Issuer's Disposal System and all extensions and improvements thereto hereafter made, Whenever the word "acquired" is used in this Ordinance it shall be construed to includeacquisition by purchase, construction or by any other method. on the first day of May, A.D., , with interesT^theroon^rom the moneys-in excess of $15,000 In the supervised bank account shall be date hereof until paid at the rate of percent ( payable on , and ssemiannually thereafter on-the...... secured by the depository bank in advance in accordance with United first day of May and November of each ach year. F *v —ncipall of andJ interest on this bond are payable in lawful l money . United States States Treasury Department Circular No. 176 mid the Issuer's of America to the registered holder at the address shown on tite Issuer's registration books and for the prompt payment thereof, the Treasurer shallexecute a fidelity bond in an amounthot less than gross revenues of the System, after provision has been made for reasonable and necessary expenses of operation, administration and $100,000 with asurety company approved bythe FmHA,and the FmHA maintenance are hereby irrevocably pledged and a statutory first lien thereon is hereby created. and the Issuershall be named as co-obligees in such bond and the "Act 94" shall meanAct 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933,as amended. "Bonds" shall mean the $895,000 principal amount Villageof Nashville 1980 Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, authorized to be issued under Section 3 of this Ordinance and any additional bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to Section 3 hereof. Whenever the initials "FmHA" are used in this Ordinance they shall mean the Farmers Home Administration, an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture. Whenever the word "Government" isused inthis Ordinanceit shall be understood to mean the Governmentof the United States of America. Whenever the words "Issuer" or "Village1and "Village of Nashville" are used in this Ordinance they shall be understood to mean the Village of Nashville, Michigan. Whenever the words "public improvements" are used in this Ordinance, they shall be understood to mean the improvements authorized to be acquired and constructed under the provisions of this Ordinance. Whenever the words "revenues" and "net revenues1 in this Ordinance, defined are used it shall be understood to have the meanings as, in '"Section3,Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended. Section 5. 1980 SEWAGE Bond Data. The bonds shall be designated DISPOSALSYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, shall be dated as of the date of delivery, shall consist of one hundred seventy-nine (179) bonds inthe denomination of $5,000 each and shall be numbered from 1 upwards. The bonds will bear interest not exceeding five percent (5%) per annum, or such higher rate not exceeding the maximum rate permitted by law as may be offered by the FmHA at time of closing, from the date of registration, al) interest to be payable on the first May 1st or November 1st following the date of delivery of the bonds, This bond is one of a series of one hundred seventy-nine (179) bonds of even date and like tenor, except as to date of maturity, aggregating the principal sum of $895,000, numbered consecutively in direct order of maturity from one upwards, issued pursuant to Ordinance No. , duly adopted by the Issuer on , 1980, and under and in substantial compliance with the Constitution and statutes of the State of Michigan, including specifically Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended, for the purpose of defraying part of the cost of acquiring and constructing i improvements and additions to the System. For a complete statement of the revenues from which, and the conditions, under which this bond is payable, a statement of the conditions under which the additional bonds of equal standing may hereafter be issued, and the general covenants and provisions pursuant to which this bond is issued, reference is made to the above-described Ordinance. Bonds maturing in the years 1982 to 1985, inclusive.will not be subject to redemption prior to maturity. Bonds maturing in the years 1986 to 2020, inclusive, will Lbce subject to redemption prior to maturity, in inverse numerical order, at the Issuer's option on any interest payment date on or after May 1, 1985, at par and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. Thirty days notice of the call of any bonds for redemption shall be given by mail to th\e registered holder at the _r_eg2is_te_red1 address.. 11Bonds so called for redemrption shall no_t b_e_ar interes_t _a_f_te_r the date fixed for redemption, provided funds are on hand to redeem saidbonds. This bond shall be registered as to principal and interest on the books kept by the Issuer's Treasurer as registrar,, after which it shall be transferable only upon presentation to such rregistrar with a written transfer by the registered holder or his attorney in fact. Such transfer shall be noted hereon and upon the books of the Issuer kept for that purpose. This bond once ce registered is exchangeable at the request of the registered gistered owner hereof and at his sole expens expense for a negotiable coupon bond payable to bearer, upon surrender of this bond at the office of the e Issuer's Treasurer. This bond is a self-liquidating bond, and is not a general obligation of the Issuer and does not constitute an indebtedness of the I Issuer within any constitutional, statutory or charter limitation, but is payable, both as to principal and interest, solely from the above-described net revenues of the System. The Issuer hereby covenants and agrees to fix and maintain at all times while any of such bonds shall be outstanding, such rates for service furnished by the System as shall be sufficient to provide for payment of the interest upon and the principal of all such bonds payable ble from the net revenues of the System as and when th the same beco become due and payable, and to create a bond and interest redemption fund (including a bond reserve account) therefor, to provide provid for the payment of expenses of administration and operation and such expenses for maintenance of the System as are necessary to preserve the same in good repair and working order, and to provide for such other e expenditures dit and d fd funds for the System as are required by the above-described Ordinance. It is hereby certified and recited that all acts, conditions and re<,ulTed law precedent to and in the issuance of this bond and the senes of bonds of which this is one have been done and performed in regular and due time and form as required by law. and semiannually thereafter on May 1 and November 1 of each year until payment of the principal amount of such bond. The bonds shall be numbered in direct order of maturity from 1 upwards, and shall mature WITNESS WHEREOF, the Village of Nashville, County of . Bany, State of Michigan,, by its legislative body,, has caused this bond d to be signed in its i name .by its Village President and to be countersigned by its Village Clerk, and its corporate sea) to be hereunto affixed, all as . 1982 .through 1 1986 through 11990 through 1997through 2001 through 2006 through 2011 through 2016 through 1985, inclusive; 1989, inclusive; 1996, inclusive ncusve ; 2000; inclusive; 2005;inclusive; 2010;inclusive; 2015; inclusive; 2020; inclusive. (SEAL) Countersigned: By. Village Clerk The Issuer's Treasurer is hereby directed to create the of the FmHA. following funds and accounts into which the bond proceeds and the revenues and income from the System shall be deposited in the manner and at the times provided in this Indenture, which funds and accounts shall be established and maintained except as otherwise provided, so long as any of the bonds hereby authorized remain unpaid. A. CONSTRUCTION The ACCOUNT. proceeds of the bonds hereby authorized shall be deposited in the Construction Account in the Depository Bank. any of the bonds In the event the Government is a holderof herein authorized, then said account shall be established as a supervised bank account and such proceeds shall be withdrawn on the orders ofthe Issuer only on checks signed by its Treasurer and countersigned by the County Supervisor of the FmHA. Said moneys shall be used solelyfor the purposes for whichthe bonds were issued. An^ unexpended balance of the proceeds of sale remaining after completion of the Project herein authorized may in the discretion of the Issuer be used for further improvements, enlargements and extensions to the System, provided that at the time of such expenditure such use be approved by the Municipal Finance Commission. Any remaining balance aftersuch expenditure shall be paid into the Bond and Interest Redemption Fund and shall be used for such purposes as allowed by law. In the event-that the Governmentis a holder ofany or all of the bonds, any unexpended balance of the proceeds of the sale remaining after completion of the Projectherein authorized shall be paid immediately into the bond and interest redemption fund as hereinafter specified and shall be used only for the reoemption, or purchase at not more than the fair market value, of outstanding bonds issued pursuant to the provisions of this Ordinance. After completion of lhe Project and disposition of remaining bond proceeds, if any, pursuant to the provisions of this Section, the Construction Account shall be closed. B. serially on May 1st of each year in the following manner: $ 5,000 10,000 15,000 .20,000 25,000 30,000 35’,000 40,000 amount thereof shall not be reduced without the prior written consent SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM RECEIVING FUND. Upon VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN the effective date of this Ordinance, the gross income and revenue shall By. Nashville Sewage Disposal System Receiving Fund (the "Receiving Village President be set aside into a separate account to be designated the Village of �Fund"), and moneys so deposited therein shall be expended and used only in the manner and order as follows: Operation and Maintenance Fund. H Prior to the beginning of each fiscal year the Issuer will prepare an annual budget ■of the System for the ensuing fiscal year itemized on the basis of monthly requirements, a copy of such budget shall be mailed without I request to the FmHA as long as the Government is holder of bonds prior to adoption for review and upon writtetf request to any Upon the effective date of this Ordinance, there other bondholders. shall be set aside and deposited each quarter pursuant to the budget a of the sufficient portion revenue in the Operation and income and Maintenance Fund to pay the reasonable and necessary current expenses of administration, operating and maintaining the System for the ensuing quarter. 1980 Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bond-Bond 2> After the transfer required in (1) and Interest Redemption Fund. above, there shall Fund, before any be quarter from the transferred each other expenditures transfer or Receiving therefrom, and deposited in the 1980 Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bond - Bond and Interest Redemption Fund (the -Bond and Interest Redemption Fund-) for payment of principal and interest on the bonds a sum equal to at least 1/2 of the amount equal to the interest (not capitalized) due on interest due the next ensuing date and not less than 1/4 of the principal maturing on the next ensuing principal payment dale. If for any reason there is a failure to make such quarterly deposit, then an amount equal to the deficiency shall be set aside and deposited in the Bond and Interest Redemption Fund of the net revenues in the ensuing quarter or quarters, which amount shall be in addition to the regular quarterly deposit required during such succeeding quarter or quarters. proceeds Bond representing capitalized interest shall iranediately be deposited into the Bond and Interest Redemption Fund. There hereby is the in established Bond and Interest Redemption Fund a separate account to be known as the Bond Reserve Account (the "Bond Reserve Account”), into which there shall be paid in equal quarterly installments from the revenues of the System after provision has been made for the Operation and Maintenance Fund and the currant requirements of the Bond and Interest Redemption Fund, the sum of at least 11400 per quarter until there is accumulated In such Except as hereinafter provided, no further fund the sum of I56.2W. deposits need be made into the Bond and Interest Redemption Fund for the. purposes of the Bond Reserve Account once the sum of $56,250 has been deposited therein. The moneys in the said Bond Reserve Account shall be used solely for the payment of the principal and interest on °ai^| said bonds as to which there would otherwise be default. If at any time it shall be necessary to use moneys in the that iMUpiriim Bond Reserve Account for such payment, then the moneys so used shall MiMdrSjnrvaa be replaced from the net revenues first received thereafter which are btari tanttytahotii not by required this Ordinance to used be for operation and maintenance or for current principal and interest requirements. No further payments need be made into the Bond and Interest Redemption Fund after enough of the bonds have been retired so that the amount then in said Fund (including the Bond Reserve Fund Purpose Account, on account will be payable at the time of maturity of all the bonds then remaining the end of each fiscal year and an audit report prepared, and outstanding. will furnish 3) General Purpose Account. FmHA, without request, a copy of each audit report and will furnish any other holder of any bonds a copy The balance of income and revenue after the transfers' required in (1) and (2) above have of such report upon written request. been made, the right to inspect the System and the records, accounts, shall be deposited to a General Purpose Account which The FmHA shall have and data relating thereto at al) reasonable times. (ii) cost of repairing or replacing any damage to the System which may be and the FmHA each year, as soon as is possible, not later improvements to the System, and when necessary for the purpose of than ninety days after the close of the fiscal year, a report, making on forms prepared by the commission, any unforeseen payments of catastrophe, and principal for making interest on the extensions bonds hereby with the accounting method of the Issuer, completely setting Bond Reserve Account is not sufficient to meet such payments, then forth the financial operation of such fiscal year for its own these funds shall be transferred to the Bond and Interest Redemption purposes. 4, (iii) It will also cause an annua) audit of such books of The funds record and account for the preceding operating year to be Purpose Account may be invested in accordance with made each year by a recognized independent certified public or interest income earned on such accountant, and will cause such accountant to mail a copy of investment will be a part of the General Purpose Account until the such audit to the FmHA or to the manager of the syndicate or In the General State law. Any profit realized bond Issue and all revenue from any such extension or replacement constructed by the proceeds of an additional bond issue shall paid be to the Receiving Fund Account mentioned in this Ordinance. Except as otherwise specifically provided so long as any of other obligations pledging any portion of the revenues of the System shall be incurred or issued by the Issuer unless the same shall be junior and subordinate in all respects to the bonds herein authorized. Section 14. Ordinance Shall Constitute Contract. The of the Ordinance shall constitute a contract between the provisions Issuer and the bondholders and after the issuance of the Bonds this Ordinance shall not be repealed or amended in any respect which will The total of such deposits to the General Purpose Account and balance of said account need not exceed the sum of $45,000. original made in accordance authorized if the amount in the Bond and Interest Redemption Fund and Fund. bonds issued pursuant to this section as If said bonds were part of the such bonds herein authorized are outstanding, no additional bonds or It will file with the Municipal Finance Commission or by caused ■" General will cause such books and records to be audited annually at Account shall be used and disbursed only for the purpose of paying the S the or Account), is equal to the entire amount of principal and interest which inHkM*11*1 w-wfs. held The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, April 23, 1980 — Page 13 of INTENT TO MEET CONDITIONS, Form FmHA 442.46 and said defaults in setting aside therein the amounts hereinbefore required insurance shall be approved by the FmHA. \ then transfers shall be made from such funds remaining in the (d) It will not borrow any money from any source or enter Receiving Fund to such funds in the priority and order named, to the into any contract or agreement to incur any’ other liabilities that extent of such deficits. Surplus moneys may be used to retire junior may in any way be a lien upon the revenues or otherwise bond issues or other bonds outstanding. encumber the System so as to impair revenues therefrom, without Section 9. Investments. Maneys in the funds and obtaining the prior written consent of the FmHA, nor shall it accounts established herein and moneys derived from the proceeds of transfer or use any portion of the revenues derived in the sale of the Bonds, may be invested by the Board on behalf of the operation of the System for any purpose not herein specifically Village in United States Government obligations or obligations the authorized. principal and interest on which is fully guaranteed by the United States (e) It will not voluntarily dispose of or transfer its title to of America, or certificates of deposit of a bank insured by the Federal the System or any part thereof, including lands and interest in Deposit Insurance Corporation. Investment of moneys in the Bond and land, by sale, mortgage, lease or other encumbrances, without Interest Redemption Fund being accumulated for payment on the next obtaining the prior written consent of the FmHA. maturing principal or interest payment on the Bonds shall be limited to (f) Any extensions or improvements of the System shall be obligations bearing maturity dates prior to the date of the next made according to sound engineering principles and specifications maturing principal or interest payment on the Bonds. Investment of shall be submitted to the FmHA for prior review. moneys in the Bond Reserve Account shall be limited to United States Section 13. Additional Bonds. . The Issuer may issue obligations bearing maturity dates or subject to redemption, at the additional bonds of equal standing for the following purposes and on option of the holder thereof, not later than 5 years from the date of the following conditions: the investment. In the event investments are made, any securities (a) To complete construction of the Project according to the representing the same shall be kept on deposit with the Depository plans set forth in Section 1, bonds in the amount necessary may Bank. Profit realized or interest income earned on investment of funds be issued. In the Receiving Fund, Operation and Maintenance Fund, Bond and (b) For the purpose of making reasonable repair, Interest Redemption Fund and, at any time after they are fully funded, replacement or extension of the System or refunding any the Bond Reserve Account and General Purpose Account, shall be outstanding bonds, additional bonds of equal standing may be deposited in or credited to the Receiving Fund. issued ifr* Section 10. Rates and Charges. Prior to the issuance (I) The augmented net revenues of the System for the of the Bonds, rates and charges for the services of said utility will be fiscal year preceding the year in which such additional bonds fixed In an amount sufficient to pay the costs of operation and are to be issued were 120 percent of the average annual debt maintaining the System and to leave an amount of revenues adequate for service requirements on al) bonds then outstanding and those the principal and Interest, debt services, reserve, replacements and proposed to be issued net of any bonds to be refunded by improvements requirements and all other requirements provided herein, the new Issue; or and otherwise comply with the covenants herein provided. The rates (II) The holders of at least 75 percent of the then and charges for all services and facilities rendered by the System shall outstanding indebtedness consent to such issue In writing. be reasonable and just, taking into consideration .the costs and value of For purposes of this Section the term "augmented net the System and the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the revenues” shall mean the net revenues of the System for a year, same and the amounts necessary for the retirement of all bonds and adjusted to reflect the affect of any rate Increase* placed in effect accruing interest on all bonds, and there shall be charged such rates during that year (but not in effect for the whole year), placed in and charges as shall be adequate to meet the requirements of this and effect subsequent to the year or scheduled, at the time the new bonds the preceding section. are authorized, to be placed in effect before principal and interest on Section 11. No Free Service. No free service shall be the new bonds become payable from revenues of the System, and furnished by said System to any individual, firm or corporation, public augmented by any increase in revenues or decrease in expenses or private or to any public agency or instrumentality. estimated to accrue from the improvements to be acquired from the new Section 12. Covenants. The Issuer covenants and bonds. The adjustments and augmentations provided for in the agrees, so long as any of the bonds hereby authorized remain unpaid, preceding sentence shall be established by certificate of an independant and as long as the Government is the holder of any of the Bonds, as consulting engineer filed with the clerk of the Issuer. If new bonds follows: are issued within 4 months of the end of a fiscal year, the (a) It will comply with applicable State laws and regulations determination made in subsection (b)(ll) of this section may be based and continually operate and maintain the system in good condition. upon the results of a fiscal year ending within 16 months of the date of (b) (I) It .will maintain complete books and records relating issuance of the new bonds. to the operation of the System and its financial affairs and . ' The funds herein established shall be applied to all additional Redemption adversely affect the rights and interests of the holders nor shall the Issuer adopt any law, ordinance or resolution in any way adversely affecting the rights of the holders so long as said Bonds or interest thereon remains unpaid. balance 4 I*1*""** Ki *** of said account equals $45,000; thereafter such Whenever there shall accumu- the close of each operating year, and said audit may, at the late in the Redemption Fund Account amounts in excess of the require­ option of the Issuer be used in lieu of the-statement on forms ments during the next eighteen months for paying the principal of prepared bonds falling due and interest on outstanding bonds, and in excess of purposes for which said forms are required to be -used by the requirements of the Operation and Maintenance Account and the this Ordinance. Reserve Account hereinafter established, such excess may be used by (c) 4) Surplus Moneys. Section 15. Such' audit shall be completed and so made available not later than three (3) months after interest income shall be deposited in or credited to the Receiving Fund. by the Municipal Finance Commission and all of the bonds, insurance on all physical properties of the System, Al) moneys remaining in the Receiving Fund at the end of any' operating year after satisfying the above requirements shall be trans­ of the kinds and in the amounts normally carried by municipalities engaged in the operation of similar systems. All moneys received Fund and used to call for losses under any such'insurance policies shall be applied solely bonds for redemption, or at the option of the Issuer, transferred to the to the replacement and restoration of the property damaged or ferred to the Bond and General Interest Redemption Purpose Account and used for the purpose of which said destroyed, and to the extent not so used, shall be-used for the Account was established: provided, however, that if there should be a purpose of calling bonds. deficit in the Operation and less Maintenance Fund, Bond and Interest than If at any time it shall redemption or with consent of the FmHA the then outstanding Bonds by loan for such purposes from responsible cooperative or private credit sources, at reasonable rates and terms for loans for similar purposes and periods of time, the Issuer will, upon request of the Government, apply for and accept such loan in sufficient amount to repay the It will maintain and carry, for the benefit of the holders Refunding of Bonds. appear to the FmHA that the Issuer is able to refund, upon call for obtaining a the Issuer in the manner set out below. * account purchasing the bonds. profit or Government, and will take all such actions as may required in connection with such loans. Section 16. Default of Issuer. If there shall may be specified by-LETTER OF be default in the Bond and Interest Redemption Fund, provisions of this Ordinance or in the payment of principal or interest of any of the Bonds, upon the filing of a suit by twenty percent of the holders of the Bonds any court having jurisdiction of the action may appoint a receiver to administer the System on behalf of the Issuer with power to Said insurance will be in an amount not such amounts as be Cont . next page — �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, April 23. 1980 — Page Sewage Disposal, continued charge and collect rates sufficient to provide for the payment of the Bonds and for the payment of operation expenses and to apply income revenues in accorda nce with this Ordinance and the laws of and Michigan x. issuer hereby agrees to transfer to any bona fide other subsequent operator of the System, pursuant to any receiver court order in a proceeding brought to enforce collection or v>j»d payment ofthe Issuer's obligations, all contracts and other rights of conditionally, Issuer the for such time only as such receiveror operation shall operate by authority of the court. The holders of twenty percent of the Bonds in the event of default may require by mandatory injunction the raising of rates in a reasonable amount. Section 17. Ordinance Subject to Michigan Law and FmHA The provisions of this Ordinance are subject to the Regulations of the State of Michigan and to the presentand future regulations of the FmHA not inconsistent with the expressprovisions hereof and Michigan law Section 18. Tiscal Year of System The fiscal year for operating the Systemshall be consistent with that of the Issuer. Section 19. Issuer Subject to Loan Agreement. So long as the Government is holder of any of the Bonds, the Issuer shall be subject to the loan agreement (form FmHA 442-47) with the FmHA and shall comply with all provisions thereof, f Section 20. Municipal Finance Commission Approval, Sale of The Village Clerk is authorized and directed to make Bonds. application to the Municipal Finance Commission for authority to issue and sei) the Bonds, and after receipt of said approval privately negotiate the sale of the Bonds to the FmHA at an Interest rate not to exceed five percent (5%) per annum or such higher rate not in excess of the maximum rateauthorized by law as may be offered by the FmHA at time of closing. Section 21. All ordinances, Conflict and Severability. resolutions and ordersor parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance areto the extent of such conflict hereby repealed. and each section of this Ordinance and each subdivision of any section thereof is hereby declared to be independent, and the finding Or holdingof any section or subdivision thereof to be invalid or void shall not bedeemed or held to affect the validity of any other section or subdivision of this Ordinance. Section 22. Paragraph Heading . The paragraph headings in this Ordinance are furnished for convenience of reference only and shall not be considered to be a part of th.. Ordinance. Section 23, Publication and Recordation. This Ordinance shall be published in full in newspaper of general circulation in the Issuer, qualified under State law to publish legal notices, promptly after its adoption, and the same shall be recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Issuer and such recording authenticated by the signatures of the Village President and Village Clerk. Section 24. Effective Date. This Ordinance is hereby determined by the Village Council to be immediately necessary for the preservation of the peace, health and safety of the Issuer and shallbe in full force and effect from and after its passage and publicationas required by law. Passedand adopted by the Village of Nashville, Countyof , 1980, and approved by me Barry, Michigan,on ___, 1980. (SEAL) Village of Nashville Attest: ige YEAS I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, meeting held'on Michigan, //); , at a /\ /z?y> /z?y>j j 1980, and that said meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act, being Act 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, and that the minutes of said meeting were kept and will be or have been made available as required by said Act. I furthercertify that said Ordinance has been recorded in the Ordinance Bookof the Village of Nashville and such recording has been authenticated by the signatures of the Village President and Village Clerk. ^^i%gencieffi (jldcuif// Downtown development plan sprouts for Nashville; committee formed More than a dozen local merchants and interested citizens were at Castleton Township Hall last Thursday evening to witness the birth of a downtown development plan for Nashville. The event was hosted by the Nashville Business Owners Association. In­ formation was presented by Jack Howell, project planner with Gove Associates, a Kalamazoo engineering firm that was recently awarded a $7,500 contract to design a master plan for downtown Nashville. The funding came as part of a $405,000 Block Grant for the U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development, monies designated for the village of Nashville and townships of Castleton and Maple Grove over the next two years. Among various projects for which the grant funds have been earmarked by HUD is a professional development plan and engineering survey for Nashville’s business district. Local input was sought and received by Gove Associates at Thursday’s meeting. In­ addition, a local committee was named to act as a liaison between the community and the Kalamazoo firm during the design project. Jerry Brumm, owner of Nashville Hardware, was chosen to head the com­ mittee. Serving with him will be Max Kelley, Dave Mace, Don Hughes, and Jerry Johnson. Also, Brumm said he would seek committee members to represent both the local Chamber of Commerce and the Nashville Village Council. Thus far, the Nashville Business Owners Association has been primarily responsible for initiating development of a master plan for Main Street. At Thursday’s meeting, boundaries for the project were set. The district will be bordered by the Thomapple River on the north, the railroad tracks on the south, Water Alley on the west, and Pine Alley (behind Central Park) on the east. The district will also en­ compass the new villageowned parking lot west of Main Street. The recently awarded design contract covers only development of a master plan. Implementation will rest with the individual property owners and mer­ chants. However, Gove expects to be able to steer local businessmen to other available funding and low­ cost loans. “We’ve got to be agressive in getting our share of dollars out of the govern­ mental bureaucracy,” Howell told the audience Thursday. “There’s no golden goose, but we can put together some good in­ centives.” Store owner Max Kelley quizzed Howell about the present trend of small shopping plazas being established outside of towns, to the detriment of downtown merchants. Howell said that trend seems to be turning around. “President Carter’s urban policy provides some pretty strong incentives for the preservation of Main Streets,” he added. At table, from left are: Dick Chaffee, president of the Nashville Business Owners Association; Jack Howell? project planner with Gove Associates; and Ben Mason, secretary of the NBOA. No target date for com­ pletion of the design project has yet been set, but it is anticipated that it will be completed this year. Howell said the plan will (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) help the merchants work toward a unified goal. He noted that he does not necessarily favor a “theme” as some towns have adopted, such as converting all store fronts into Bavarian style, etc. Part of the Gove plan will include data collection and a market analysis of the community, to determine buying habits and needs of local shoppers. from our readers We would like to comment on the hearing that was held April 14 regarding disciplinary action taken by Principal Burr Hartenburg involving papers that were allegedly left by a student on a table in the hot lunch room. To our understanding of the situation, this student arid two other boys were told by Mr. Hartenburg to pick up the lunch room for two weeks. When this was not done to Hartenburg’s satisfaction, the student was suspended from school for one day which will go on his school record and he wifi not get credit in any of his .classes for that day. In the first place, the papers left on the table (causing the original problem) did not belong to the student because Ife buys a hot lunch. There were only two members of the (Maple Valley) board of education who even dared question Hartenburg for his actions. It is our concern as parents that the board would stand together and up-hold such actions. It was stated that the Sylvia Fisher 115 E. Casgrove, Nashville Diana Kuempel 10030Thornapple Lake Rd. Nashville student’s father had made too big an issue out of this; We believe too big an issue was made by Hartenburg in the first place. If the school would make as big an issue teaching the students, as they do over trivial mattersjwe might find students doing better and being more interested in school? BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS April 23 - 4-H Horse Nutrition Seminar, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. April 24 - Egg Cookery program, 1 p.m. and repeated at 7 p.m., Episcopal Parish House, 315 W. Center Street, Hastings (Note change of location) Open to the public - must register in advance. April 24 - 4-H Personal Appearance Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. April 26 - Clean-up Day at Community Camp and Pool, Algonquin Lake. May 2-3 - 4-H Dog Project Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. May 8 - 4-H Horse Riding Clinic, 7 p.m., Clear Lake Farm, Dowling. May 9-10 - 4-H Poultry & Robbit Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. I tart taW KHBIfl IMb fflttvti quite taili XSlKr tosrai telkui riaite tojisa $ te mr to tea ii to tai^ Wlr The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN s i SS (25 years experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ Nashville M-79 R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 IMRUSLE i Phone (517) 852-9605 WCOUPON W JUST FOR YOU... $200 OFF on Any PERM with this Special Coupon OFFER GOOD TIL MAY 1, 1980 Battie Creek NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP 147 SOUTH MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE Call for an ... APPOINTMENT HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 to4:30 :30 Sat. 9 to 1 !>.• /fibudrW �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 23. 1980 — Page 15 * Are Teachers Human? See Maple Valley’s Junior Play May 1 - 2 by Susan Hinckley A high school play about a high school play is currently in rehearsal by members of Maple Valley’s Junior Class. The three-act comedy, “Are Teachers Human?”, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the MVHS auditorium both Thursday and Friday, May 1 and May 2. Advance tickets are $1. Admission at the door will be $1,25, and children under 12, 75 cents. The comedy centers around a perplexing freeverse play being performed at a fictional “Central High.” The play is under the direction of teacher Mrs. Norma Peterson. Assisting is student director Jodi Farell of the Junior Class. Other cast members are. Danny R. Hdffman, Art Allwardt, Karen Fender, Debbie Best, Darla K. Sher­ man, Renee Wright, Dion Villanueva, Glenn Godbey, and Caryn Bracy. In a scene from the upcoming MVHS performance. Central High's new prin­ cipal tends the tender ankle of new teacher Miss Arbutis Meadows, as his secretary Miss Gregg looks on along with a very dismayed Mrs. C. Solomon Stone, president of Central's school board. Portraying the characters are Maple Valley juniors, from left: Celia Eaton, Dan McClintock, Kim Hosey and Susan Shippel. . . The new principal (played by Dan McClintock in the performance) carries the injured new teacher (Celia Eaton). It is the first day on the job for both, and the scene shocks pompus school board members. Grass fires keep fire fighters hopping Mil® ■’ll* lit* tel WBijenjw UK <’■■■! MB M|'l ■feta M Grass fires kept Nashville railroad tracks. One Nash­ firefighters on the run the ville fire truck returned to past weekend. Coriditions town to handle that call. will continue to present such Several ambulance perhazards until the area sonell also responded to the receives a good drenching. the second alarm since they Authorities caution that knew most of the local burning should be done with firemen were out on the first extreme care and constant call. The ambulance staff supervision. were successful in exBecause of lack of snow tinguishing the blaze. cover this past winter, weeds When it was determined and grass were not packed that the fire north of town down in the normal fashion. was out, the rest of the NashConsequently, vegetation is ville firefighters returned to now standing taller than the village. usual and dries out more However, they were im­ quickly in seasonal winds. mediately summoned south Not only does grass catch of town to a grass fire near fire more easily, it also the old Norton school at the burns hotter and makes the intersection of Cloverdale blaze more difficult to Rd. and M-66. That blaze had control, warned fire officals. been extinguished when Grass fires that could Bremen arrived. normally be broomed out in the past are requiring water to extinguish this year. Three grass fire calls were received by Nashville of­ ficials Friday evening within an hour. The first was at the Cogswell Road area; nor­ thwest of Nashville. While On Sunday morning, April enroute to that scene, the firemen were advised of a 27, Gary Parks of Lansing fire in back of the Standard will be at Peace United Stamping Plant on Reed St. Methodist Church for where a trash barrel had worship service at 9:15 a.m. ignited trash along the and during Sunday School hour at 10:15 a.m.; and at MEMBER Quimby United Methodist Church for the worship service at 11:30 a^m. Gary participated in the Association - Founded 1885 West Michigan Conference Haitian Mission Tour in April, 1979 and will come and share and show slides of his on-sight experiences and information on how the church is serving, witnessing Maple Valley News and responding to the needs Nashville, Michigan. of the Haitian people, thru Published weekly, delivered the. Unit. Meth. Church, by Reminder Delivery UMCOR, and Child Care Service erv ce on ond Thru ru Post os Off Office. ce. International Grace Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Children’s Hospital and Graphics Inc., Hastings, H Crusade Against Tuber­ Mich. Subscription rates, culosis. Potluck dinner $7.50 per year. Barry and follows services at Peace Eaton Counties $7.50 also. Saturday, Nashville called to assist Vermontville with a grass fire on Ionia Road about two miles south of Vermontville Highway. Sunday forenoon, Nash­ ville firefighters again were called on for assistance. The Hastings Fire Department requested their help in fighting a grass fire near the old Tinkler Service Station on old M-79. There, nearly a quarter-mile length blaze was threatening a nearby woods. Nashville firefighters remained on that scene for about an hour. Monday at 1:15, the Nash­ ville department was called to a grass fire east of the high school. Later firefighters were answering multiple calls north of town. Haitian and Vietnamese missionaries speaking NMKApeh Church at 11:30 a.m. Peg Guilford of Lansing will be at Peace U.M. Church on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. for a special program co-sponsored by Quimby and Peace United Methodist Women. Refreshments follow. Peg, as a member of Holt U.M. Church, has been actively involved in the sponsorship of about twenty Vietnamese boat people refugees and will be sharing her experiences. Everyone is invited to both events. Special freewill offering will be taken. Quimby Church is located southeast of Hastings on M­ 79, between Charlton Park Rd. and M-37. Peace Church is located at 6043 Scott Rd., four miles west of Nashville, at the corner of M-79 and Barryville Rd. YARD SALE: April 25 and 26. Kitchen table with 6 chairs, good shape, electric lawn mower, many other items. 1028 - Sherman St., Nashville. 852-9854. BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. LOST: Black and white collie, answers to Joey. Reward offered. Please call 726-1456, Vermontville. WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) PERSONS NEEDED: To provide light housekeeping, semi-personal care to elderly and-or disabled persons in there home. Call Harriet at 517-543-6611, Eaton County Department of Social Services. a JORDAN DIST. CO. CowJw?C4W74 1 FARM MARKET Open For The Season APRIL 25th F rUul i*t s«and egetables l$ib BAKERY (Fresh Daily) Bulk HONEY CONTAINER CHEESES CUT TO ORDER POP OFF Sandwiches and Coffee To Go Lawn & Garden NEEDS BEDDING PLANTS Coming Soon!____ OPEN: 10-6 Mon. thru Sat.; Sun. 10:30-3:30 2 miles N. of Nashville at M-66 & State Rd. PHONE 517-852-1945 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 23, 1980 — Page 16 DIRECTORY In Mrs. Berry's third grade class, students made special corsages for their grandmas with the help of Miss King, the art teacher. Here student Greg Trine pins one of the flowers on his grandmother, Mrs. Dorothy Hoover of Vermontville. LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds niiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiig I DARRELL HAMILTON BIDS WILL BE TAKEN... Rt. 3, NASHVILLE On a 1978 Chevrolet Nova | | | | I I 4-Door Minimum bid of $1,085.00 | Bids must be received by The Nashville Village Clerk by April 24, 1980 at 5:00 p.m. Car can be seen at Village Hall. The Village has the right to reject any or all bids. f | | | SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Village Clerk | Tiiiiiiiiiiliiiliiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Friday was grandparents' day at Maplewood, and here Bill Jack Reynolds,and Jenny Swartz, in Judy Swan's room, prepare to serve some of the special treats. The bulletin board features photos of the stu­ dents with their grand­ parents and some very precious thoughts about why grandparents are so special. REV. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. 'I Holy Day Masses celebrated I cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month Community Events . . At 7:30 P.M. PANCAKES & SAUSAGE Maple Valley Squares Sat., April 26 at Maple Leaf Grange Hall on M-66, 4 miles south of Nash­ ville. Serving 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Square dance during Syrup Festival Saturday, April 26th at 7:30 p.m. at Maple Valley High School. For over­ night camping, call (517) 726-0573. On Nashville Hwy. ALS0...FLEA MARKET Table reservations - phone 852­ 9243, 852-9560 (Nashville) or 758-3286 (Lacey). (4/22) Vermontville Public Library Public invited to attend EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (STTj 726-0088 Vermontville. Michigan Molding Demonstration SMALLEY’S Chocolate Candy Molding Demons­ tration - Wednesday, April 30fh, 10 a.m. to 12 noon; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Vermontville United Methodist Church. For more information/call 726-0652. Small Engine Repair 220 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 517-726-0612 or 616-763-9697 • Chain saws • Edgers • Snow­ mobiles • Golf carts • Lawn mowers • Tillers • Snowblowers STOP OUT TODAY! Carl’s Ad Deadline — HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 9 to 6 Sat. 9 to 3 Bring ads to Carl’s NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! DAN'S WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. FREEWATER TEST!! When Barbara Foster of Vermontville, visited Mrs. Sheneman's first grade to be with grandson Jason Byington (left), she enjoyed helping the children work with flashcards. Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Dan!! �Dw Mopto Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday. April 23. 1960 — Page 17 100 attend senior girls tea Last Monday brought a wintery blast to the Maple Valley area, but it couldn’t dampen the spirit of a traditional springtime event - the annual Senior Girls’ Tea. Approximately 100 persons were in attendance at the affair, staged at the MVHS cafeteria the evening of April 14. Hosting the event was the Nashville Woman’s Literary Club, which alternates sponsorship on a yearly basis with the Vermontville Woman’s Club. After an official welcome by WLC members at Mon­ day’s event, the young guests of honor introduced their mothers. Refresments were then served, with WLC president Elizabeth Lynch pouring. Decor for the event was in shades of pink and maroon, the latter representing a chosen color of the Class of 1980. A bright spring bouquet and maroon candles cen­ tered the main table. Guest tables were brightened with seashell decorations. Each of the senior girls was presented with a seashell stickpin ■as a memento of the occasion. The jewelry was , hand­ crafted by members of a WLC committee headed by Margaret Swiger. After refreshments, the group retired to the high school auditorium for en­ tertainment presented under the direction of Mary Bills of M-T Dance Studios in Nash­ ville. Several tap and jazz renditions were, performed by talented young dancers instructed by Mary Bill and Terri Myers, and the two leaders also entertained with a duo dance presentation. In addition, Terri did a pan­ tomime entitled “The Bracelet.” and Mary later vocalized in “The Way We Were," a song she dedicated to the seniors Also making a hit with the audience was the “Monday Night Special,” a local bluegrass and gospel group. Five members of the troupe were present Monday, with Kim McMillon and Carrie Henry harmonizing to the accompaniment of Larry Corkwell on mandolin, Jerry Fager on banjo, and Lowell McMillon on guitar. Carrie Henry also played banjo. Members of the Monday Night Special: Carrie Henry, Lorry Corkwell, Jerry Fager, Lowell McMillon, and Kim McMillon entertained at the program following the tea for senior girls. (Maple Volley News photos by Susan Hinckley) About 100 attended the annual Senior Girls’ Tea, sponsored this year by the Nashville Women's Literary Club. Sponsorship of the event is alternated yearly with the Vermontville's Women's Club. w/ Bl® 'i (KM WWM few w 1 btylwjllu rihhi Decor for the tea was in shades of pink and maroon. M < 1OB0I Boat safety course offered Mil* Talented youn young dancers; under the direction of Mary Bills and Terri Myers of MT Dance Studios in Nashville, entertained during the program. Vermontville news A pleasure boating course will be held on Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 15, 1980 in Room A-l from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Maple Valley Jr-Sr High School. The sponsor for this course is Eaton County Sheriff Dept. The course will cover Michigan Watercraft Laws, water safety rules, in- formation on required equipment etc. through the use of workbooks, films and discussion. At the end of the course the student will take a written examination. Upon successful completion of the course the student will receive a Boating Safety Certificate. The course is FREE and is open especially to 12 to 16 year olds but accompanying adults are welcome. For details or information call 543-3510 or 852-9275. Action-Ads SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) by...Ava Kroger Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Stanton on the birth of a baby girl, Elizabeth Suzanne, on April 12 at Pennock Hospital. Best wishes to Russ Kilpatrick who had further surgery in Kalamazoo on -■ y.w1 Friday. Miss Esther Shepard is expected to be released from wrtliWHGB Hospital on Monday. Sr L 1- Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Siple, 5|lPMrs. Mary Mykytuk and Mrs. Nellie Mahar were among Mrs. rs. Firster rsers ’s tour our to o MlO"* jiliWheeling, Wlahsteewlienegk,e West Wndest Virginia this MlO"* .jililast weekend. Mr: and Mrs. Howard >5 Goodenough were in Chelsea Saturday helping their son Lewis with some yard work. Mrs. Ava Kroger was a supper guest of Mrs, Mary Shaw on Tuesday and both attended the Red Cross Volunteers meeting and a tour of the new addition to HGB Hospital. It’s expected to be ready in August. The Museum will be open on Friday p.m., Saturday and Sunday p.m. Mrs. Hermina Southern and Mrs. Kate Snider visited Mrs. Elizabeth Stow in Ionia Sunday p.m. Mrs. Mary Irving is a patient at Pennock Hospital. — ONE ONLY — 8’x8’ Utility Shed S□O OJ UA . HOMETOWN Action-Ads WANTED: Someone to look after restrooms, April 26 and 27. Prefer a couple. Call 726­ 0569, Vermontville. Vern Trowbridge. (4-23) CALL LANGHAM’S REMODELING for your roof, chimney, eavestroughing. and repairs. Licensed. 852-9300, Nash­ ville. (5-7) BUILT and DELIVERED Ben LUMBERYARD John NASHVILLE, MICH. - PH. 852-0882 On Railroad track; 1 block East 8 to 5 / Sat. 'til NflOfl , �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 23, 1980 — Page 18 Maple Valley Jr. High Band members bring home honors from district event Twenty-one members of the Maple Valley Junior High Band traveled to Adrian Saturday for District Solo and Ensemble competition. It was the first solo competition for most of the students and two brought home first (I) place honors. Damon Geary, a seventh grade student at Maple Valley, earned a first for a Saxophone solo. Tammy Corkins,' an eighth grade, received a first for a clarinet solo. For the competition, students were scheduled at a specific time and place to perform before a judge. Judges rated the students’ performances in several areas. Judges were all from outside the district. Local students who earned a II rating were Karen Long, solo; clarinett Dawn Cogswell, clarinet solo; Jeff Bahs and Craig Ostergreen, for a brass duet; Tammy Corkins and Cheryl Briggs, duet; woodwind Mark Valdick and Kurt Hartenburg, brass duet; Kevin Ohm, David Reese, Tom DeGroot, and Barb Gurd, sax quartet. Third place winners were Audrey Dumont, flute solo; Stephanie Waliczek and Audrey Dumont, duet; Jenny Filter, Lynette Williams, Cheryl Briggs, and Jackie Gardner, flute quartet. Also, the clarinet trio comprised of Karen Long, Doreen Cook, and Dawn Pixley were told that their general performance warranted a first place rating, but they could not technically receive it because their short piece did not meet the time requirement. Accompanying some of the students during the event was Pat Zanter, music in­ structor. Roy Johnson is director of the band. Get out in front, call it a parade By Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist There’s an old saying that kicks around city halls and newspaper offices: “When you’re being run out of town, get out in front and make' it look like a parade.” If you feel that you’re being run around the town by the complications and cir­ cumlocutions of modem life, run to College Week ‘80. It offers more than a dozen leadership classes and workshops designed to help you find the front of the parade. Sponsored by the FamilyLiving Education program of the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service and by the MSU College of Human Ecology, College Week ‘80 is open to all Michigan citizens. Classes meet June 16-19 at MSU. Judy Reynolds, president of the League of Women Voters in Lansing, will focus on federal, state and local government in “Citizens’ Role in Education.” Beth Moore, Extension specialist in public affairs, will show how the pieces of “The Legislative Puzzle” con­ tribute to the making of state laws. “Personal Leadership Skills for the ‘80s,” taught by Howard . Hickey, MSU professor of administration and higher education, is designed to improve the individual’s ability to work in organizations. Colleen R. Cooper’s course in “Creative Teaching” will offer new ways to present ideas to inspire people to learn in church, youth or adult groups. Registration information for these and the more than four dozen other College Week classes is available from Ann Ross, Eaton County Extension office, 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte (543-2310) Time to apply for summer youth programs in Michigan State Senator Richard J. x Allen (R-Ithaca) announced today that applications are being taken for summer youth employment programs in Michigan. “The federally-funded Summer Youth Employment Program will provide jobs for some 40,000 eligible young people between the ages of 14 and 21,” Allen said. “I encourage in­ terested young people to make application now.” The Summer Youth Employment Program provides an opportunity for economically-disadvantaged youngsters to gain work experience and develop basic skills by providing summer jobs in public and private non-profit agencies and units of government. Enrollees are in almost all Extension Homemakers are planning a tour on Wednesday, May 7th to Richville and Frankenmuth! The tour will feature the German' heritage of these two communities of the ♦. On Friday, April 25, thirty- on speed and accuracy, two two local math students will person team competition, be competing against other and four person team county schools in a unique competition in the form of a mathematics competition. mathematics relay. At the The students will compete in end of the competition, the three segments consisting of students will be served individual competition based refreshments and winners will receive trophies. The competition will take place in Charlotte at the Eaton Intermediate School District. Participating in the first of what will hopefully be anannual event are: Stacy Conroy, Kevin Wetzel, Beth . McArthur, Scott Flower, Jim Mellissa Brenton, Bryan, Tammy Frith and Carmen Tobias — 6th graders; Dan Lykins, Jeff Hamilton, Mark Valdick, Dean Stewart, Shannon Decker, Scott Joostberns, Sarah Curtis and Gary Reid — 7th graders; Debbie Carl,, John Myers, Tom McArthur, David Reese, Lori Fisher, Coffman won the mile relay. Scott Johnson, Ron Hull and In the field events, Brenda Dave Hummell — 8th and April Browne took first graders; Lee Lundquist, and second in the long jump; Eaton, Randy Becky Tracy Symonds and Dawn oos erns, Becky ecy Dale, Joostberns, Munn took second and third Mickey Mahon, Dan Halsey, in the discus; Tracy Dan Keech and Wendy Symonds and Dawn Munn Coleman — 9th graders. took first and third in the Good luck Maple Valley shot put; and Kris Sample, mathematics students. Melissa Coffman and Beth Heald swept the high jump. Girls track rockets to 100-22 win The Girls Track Team got the season rolling with a non­ conference win over Pewamo - Westphalia last night, winning by a score of 100-22. The victory was achieved with a lot of teamwork. Taking places for the girls were the following: Kelly Mac Donald and Lisa Cogswell took first and second in the 100 low hur­ dles; Kathy Galdert and April Browne took first and second in the 100 yd. dash; Shelly Wiser and Collen Hoffman took second and third places in the mile run; Kris Sample, Melissa Coff­ man and Pam Erwin swept the 440 yd. dash; Melissa Cbffman, Kelly Mac Donald and Lisa Cogswell swept the 220 hurdles; Kris Sample and Shelly Wiser took second and third in the 880 yd. run; Kathy Galdert and April Brown took first and second in the 220 yd. dash; Kari Kraai and Sandy Snowden took first and second in the two mile run; the 880 relay team of Kim McMillon, Beth Carmoney, and Brenda and April Browne won the 880 relay; the team of April and Brenda Browne, Kathy Galdert and Beth Carmoney won the 440 relay; the exhibition 440 relay team of Kim McMillon, Suzi Horn, Denise Wells, and Colleen Hoffman took second place; and the mile relay team of Pam Erwin, Kris Sample, Shelly Wiser and Melissa Boys track, jumps P­W115-17 The Maple Valley Boys Track Team got off on the right foot against Pewamo Westphalia by defeating them 115-17. Taking first places for the Lions were Tom Brooke in the discuss with a throw of 118’6”, Gregg Sutfin in the pole valut going out at 11’0”, the long jump was Ton Reid jumping 16’5” the high jump Steve Hummel going out at 5’4”, with a new school record in the shot put was Jim Travoli with a put of 45,’ll” breaking the old record of 44’9%”, the 120 high hurdles was Steve Hummel with a time of 17.03. In the 100 was Dave McGinely with a time of 11.4. In the mile was Dan Halsey with a time of 5.07, the 880 relay team of Furlong, Braden, Reid and Snyder took first with a timeof 1:47.8, first in 440 was Brett Hummel with a time of 60.1, the 440 relay team took first with a time of 51.9. The team included Snyder, McMillon, McGinely and Furlong. The Senator Allen also pointed out that there is an Urban Youth Program which provides 9 weeks of summer employment for 16 and 17 year olds. Work activities include roadside cleanup, park and rest area main­ tenance and • clerical assistance. The program is administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation. “In order to be accepted in this program, youths must be referred by their Department of Social Ser­ vices (DSS) case worker, ” Allen said. “Because of the statewide budget cuts, this program may be cut out in some counties. However, ever, I would urge any eligible youngsters to discuss it with their DSS case woiker.” Spring tour to feature two early settlements Eaton County math competition involves area students Sports cases paid the minimum wage for participation in work and other scheduled program activities. “Youths who live in my district should contact the following offices to obtain further information regarding the summer work programs,” Allen ‘ em­ phasized. Clinton • Eaton - Ingham Counties: Lansing Tri­ County Regional Manpower Administration (517) 487­ 0106. Gratiot Montcalm Counties: Grand Rapids Area Employment and Training Council. (616) 456­ 4069. Barry - Calhoun Counties: Mid-Michigan Consortium. (616) 965-0521. Shiawassee County: G-LS-F Consortium. (313) 766­ 7390. 330 low hurdles were won by Todd Braden with a time 47.1, the 220 was won by Don Snyder with a time of 26.8, the two mile won by Don, Halsey 11.12.02 and the Lion mile relay team of Rod McMillon, Hoffman, Brett Hummel and Marb McMillon with a time 4:10.9. The Lions will be at home again next week on the 24th against Carson City. Saginaw Valley which were founded about 1850. Sherrie Beaty .and Jan Goelz, working with Nettie Woodworth and Extension Home Economist Ann Ross have outlined the day’s itinerary to include first hand visits with the German ladies of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Rich­ ville. Seeing this modern cathedral and hearing the 2000 pipe organ will highlight the stop in Richville. In Frankenmuth the participants 'can explore a variety of shops as well as the historical Museum, the Christmas shop, and the new covered bridge across the Cass River. The day will conclude with a Visit to the early Indian Burial grounds, Museum, and the traditionally beautiful St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. The modestly priced bus tour is open to all. Reser­ vations are .due as soon as possible (or no later than May 23rd) to Anna Mae Conley, 1649 E. Clinton Trail, Charlotte. For more in­ formation, call the Ex­ tension office, Charlotte (543-2310). Poetry by Earl Craven, 5th grade student at Kellogg School SEASONS See the bristle of the leaves fly over the trees or pay a dime to see the sunshine It all comes out to be a nice day. MONEY Pay a dime to see the sunshine or pay a dollar to hear someone holler or pay a nickel to get a tickle. And if money is that funny then you should be happy > and sunny, BIRDS Birds they flitter and flutter such as melted butter but the Sparrow just may sing a Christmas Carol or the Dove may sing about love or the Coopers Hawk may howl and'squawk or maybe the Flamingo may make a little jingle. But most of all the Seagull I like to hear him squawk and call. Furlong-Vandiver to be united Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cox and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Furlong are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Debbie Furlong to Randy Vandiver. He is the son of Mrs. Genevive Van­ diver and the late Mr. Bill Vandiver. Randy is employed by Anderson’s Plumbing in Lansing and Debbie is employed by Don’s Truck Stop in Dimondale. A June 28th wedding is being planned. Learn to identify wild foods — Ever eat a pine tree? Would you like to? According to Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent, the April 4-H Outdoor Club meeting will be all about wild food. The session will be held at Fit­ zgerald Park in Grand Ledge on Sunday, April 20 from 2-4 p.m. Participants should meet at the park pavilion, located near the big red barn. “The meeting will be under the leadership of Eaton aon County Park Naturalist, Larry Martin," Diuble says. “Participants will explore some of nature’s wild and edibles and perhaps sample some greens or make wild teas. Anyone interested is urged to attend, the meeting is open to all.” For further information, contact the park office at 627­ 7351; or the Eaton County! 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MiCM Hastin / Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 107, No. 49 — Wednesday, April 30, 1980 20,000 join in Vermontville 40th annual Maple Syrup Festival Originality and creativity of the entries in the annual Children's parade Saturday morning was part of the festival fun. Vermontville's 1980 Maple Syrup Queen (left) Rebecca Jo Cowell smiles at the crowd as she rides down Main Street on the royal float. Also shown is alternate Tracy Wawiernia. In April of 1940, a crowd of about 2,500 gathered in picturesque Vermontville to join in the festivities of the village’s first maple syrup festival. Last weekend — four decades later, — the occasion was the same, but the throngs who attended the three-day event were estimated at 18-20,000 per­ sons. Pure maple syrup- has been the event’s drawing card for the past 40 years. Crowds stood in lines waiting to be served a meal of golden brown pancakes drenched in sweet homemade syrup. They also swarmed around the producers’ booths which featured maple products priced from a few coins for a piece of maple sugar to $19 for a gallon of syrup. Festivities began Friday evening with a talent show and concluded Sunday with a variety of contests. Many traveled miles to attend the annual event, like Richard Hayes of Jackson who brought his two grand­ sons with him; and a group of ladies from Canada who like to travel together and were discussing a recent trip to. Las Vegas while they waited in line for pancakes. The klomping of wooden shoes was a new addition to the sounds and sights of the festival. The West Ottawa Dutch Dancers of Holland entertained the crowds "with two performances and participated in the parade. The Saturday afternoon Grand Parade was the biggest festival attraction, drawing about 6,000 who lined the streets to view the Cont. page 8 — "Soft Sculpture" original creations by Rulon of Detroit was a unique display at the arts and crafts show. The intriguing characters are made of nylon stockings and polyester and Rulon says his work is a new adaptation of an old art dating back to pioneer covered-wagon days. Amusement rides were popular at the 40th annual event. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. April 30. 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News Fifty new postal lock boxes recently installed in the lobby of the Nashville Post Office should ease the crunch of supply and demand. Since there is no door-to-door delivery of mail in Nashville, there is a high demand for lock boxes at the post office. Newcomers have usually had to join a waiting list and call for their mail under General Delivery in the interim. Now that situation should ease, ac­ cording to Postmaster Elmer J ar vie. Before the recent addition, there were 400-plus residents renting lock boxes to receive their mail. Under the current system, village residents may have mail delivered only to rural boxes located along major arteries and to the extremities of Main Street. Mail is also delivered to rural boxes along Fuller Street and to a few rural boxes located inside the village limits on West Casgrove and East Street. Most folks living in the heart of the village must still make a daily trip to the post office to collect their mail, or a similar jaunt to a main artery delivery route. The disadvantages of such a system are compounded by the fact that an estimated 40 percent of these mail patrons are senior citizens. Petitions for foot carrier service in Nashville, and ac­ companying news stories, drew lots of attention but little action last summer. Perhaps the time is ripe to try again. After all, it is election year! Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Sandra) Schutte of Charlotte on the birth of a baby daughter, April 19, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Michael is a former Nashville resident. The new arrival has been named Angela Marie. She weighed in at 7 lbs. 2 ozs., and is welcomed home by brothers Patrick and Joey. The Nashville Fire Department was called out Thursday forenoon to a reported chimney fire at the Glen Wagner residence on South M-66 near Assyria Road. A fire had ignited near the stovepipe on a Franklin fireplace, but the blaze was out when the firefighters arrived. It is the second such call this winter to the same residence. Word has been received that Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville is doing as well as can be expected following hip surgery at Ingham Medical Hospital in Lansing. The operation was necessitated by injuries Mrs. Becker sustained in a recent fall at her home. Her hip was fractured in the mishap. The address at Ingham Medical is: 401 West Greenlawn, Lansing, 48910. Mr. and Mrs. Wade (Mary) Carpenter of Nash­ ville returned home last week from Ponta Gorda, Florida, where they had been wintering since the first of November. They arrived home just as our beautiful spring weather departed and left a taste of winter in its wake. Hopefully, the weather man will cooperate to give our other local “snowbirds” a more ap­ propriate welcome home. Many others are expected back in Nashville soon. Other recent returnees are Ed and Edna Smith, who had wintered at Harlingen, Texas, since the last of October. The Smiths arrived SUPER CUTS for... GUYS & GALS % CALL TODAY FOR THAT... i SPECIAL HA^IRSTYLE! V Nashville - 517-8^2-9192 Olivet -616-749-9962 T'The Mirrors image" T a«iiie millom iuiaae home Friday, April 18, in time to enjoy our beautiful spring weekend. En route to Michigan, they made stops at San Antonio to sightsee; Houston, to visit friends, and Carmel, Indiana, where they also called on friends. Guests last week of the Smiths were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Clark of Hamilton, Ontario, who are winter neighbors of Ed and Edna. The Clarks were en route home. Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Sonya) Kjergaard of Nashville returned recently from a month-long visit with her parents, Rose and Al Smith, of Largo, Florida. The Smiths are former Nashville residents. While in the south, the Kjergaards also called on her aunt and uncle, Carma and Tom Maker, at Orlando, Florida. The Makers are also former Nashville residents. Other recent local visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Al Smith were “snowbirds” Mr. and Mrs. Keith Me Millen and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson.‘The Kjergaards enjoyed 80-degree weather during their stay and spent most of their days either on the golf course or in the swimming pool. The Nashville Senior Citizens’ Site was brightened last Wednesday by lovely spring flowers. The boquets were brought in by Clifford Brooks and Mrs. Will Suntkin. Imperial red tulips from his garden were the contribution of Mr. Brooks, while Mrs. Suntken brought in narcissus and hyacinth from her yard. Thursday, came the snow! Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Marguerite) Ackett of Nashville were Sunday dinner guests of her daughter and son-in-law, Audrey and Clare Steward of Charlotte. Tuesday callers at the Ackett home were Marguerite’s brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Baker of Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz and. Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz, all of Nash­ ville, attended a 99th Bir­ thday Open House last Sunday in honor of Lovell Bishop of Battle Creek. The event was held at the home of his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bishop of Battle Creek. Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Putnam of Nashville were in Grand Rapids last weekend to attend several events. Friday evening, April 18, By Susan Hinckley they were present at tne annual awards banquet of the Clark Memorial Home. The event was held at the Elks Temple on Leonard St., N.W. As a 10-year member of the Board of Directors of the Clark Home, Rev. Putnam received a pin and special recognition at the dinner. Staying over in Grand Rapids, the Putnams drove to Reed City on Saturday to tour the Albright Camp, .a United Methodist facility where he will serve as director of a summer camp for grade school children the last week of June. Saturday evening, the Putnams, ac­ companied by Mr. and Mrs. Norma (Nyla) Stanton of rural Dowling, attended a presentation of the German Requium by the Oratorical Society of Calvin College in Grand Rapids. The Put­ nam’s son, David, who resides there, sang during the performance. A Mother-Daughter Banquet at the United Methodist Church will be held in the Community House at 6:30 p.m. Wed­ nesday, May 7. Pat Nicol of Charlotte will entertain with a puppet show. Golden Agers of the Nash­ ville United Methodist Church will meet for a noon potluck dinner at the Community House on Friday, May 9. Mrs. Justin (Grace) Cooley of Nashville has returned home now-after a second recent confinement at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. She is con­ tinuing to recover, following a bout with phlebitis which developed after major surgery in February. The United Methodist Church Breakfast for May is set for 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Community House. It preceeds morning worship service. Leigh Haroff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pennock of Nashville, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Art at Western Michigan University on April 19thv and he parents were present for the 2 p.m. commencement ceremony at Reed Field House in Kalamazoo. At­ tending with the Pennocks were Mrs. Richard (Lucy) Martin of Nashville; John and Lois Lane of Battle Creek; and Donald Pennock of Kalamazoo and friend. Leigh’s husband, Woody Haroff, received his com­ mission in the U.S. Army at exercises the same day at WMU. His wife and mother took part in the ceremony by pinning officer’s bars on his uniform. Later, Leigh and Woody were honored at an open house hosted by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Haroff, at their home in Battle Creek. Leigh and Woody reside in Kalamazoo, and she com­ pleted her practice teaching last fall at Gull Lake High School. Mrs. Verna Frederick and Mrs. Gladys Histead, both of Nashville, were in Battle Creek Friday evening to attend a dinner and program at the Senior Citizens Site in the Valentine Building at Irving Park. Accompanying the ladies was Mrs. Dorothy Vickers of Battle Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schantz, Sr. of Guy Road, and their grandchildren D ar old, Darin and Darwin Cheeseman of rural Nashville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schantz, Jr., of rural Hastings. The Nashville Church of the Nazarene will conduct a Sunday School retreat, May 2 and 3, at the church district campgrounds at Howell. Rev. Neil Strait, pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene in Lansing, will be the speaker. Bob Herman of Nashville is in charge of arrangements t for the retreat. Several local people who will be attending the event will stop at Lansing, en route home, to enjoy a 7:30 p.m. gospel music program at Otto Junior High School in Lansing. Performing will be the Capitol Aires, the Cathedral Quartet, and the Charity Trio. A 6-day revival program conducted last week at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene was well attended. The services were led by Rev. and Mrs. Harold Meyers, representing the Michigan Home District of Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Coll...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726*0036 AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m.. Youth Fellowship 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/• mile Ea»tof m-66, s miles Sunday School........10:15 Morning Worship .11 a.m. pastor Steven l. reid ____ Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday the evening before rev. Robert consani bSlu Sntdady..T h S Leonard Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. AM Service............. 11 a.m. PM Service................ 7 p.m. Wed. Service............. 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Youth.. .Roger Claypool MEvoern.innfl SSeerrvviiccee . 1 71 a.mm. • PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEOPLE S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville ... 10 a.m. Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. Morning Worship . 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Sun. School....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service... 6 p.m. Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & CHURCH OF THE NAZAREHE 301 Fu,,er St.. Nashville Church School 219 Washington St.,. Nashville Evening Service .. 7 p.m.Sunday Evening putnam REV. PAUL L. BOGER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 South Main, Vermontville south of Nashviii.) 68 p.m. Sunday School ..10 a.m. Bribelev LteudoynT ahrudr p..u. t8npa.mrm rev. Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Sun. A.M. Worship ..9x15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. the church. The film, “In Remem­ brance,” will be shown during 7 p.m. Sunday ser­ vices at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene, May'4. All mothers attending special 11 a.m. Sunday services on Mother’s Day, May 11, at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene will be honored with a special gift. Also in keeping with the season, a Mother - Daughter Banquet is currently in the planning stage at the church. It will be held in May but the date had not been officially set at the time of this report. Rev. Richard Wadsworth of .the Church of the Nazarene and Rev. Leonard Putnam of the United Methodist Church, both of Nashville, were at Michigan State University in East Lansing last Friday to help plan a special 1981 meeting. It is the 7th annual Religious Workers and Clergy Seminar on Substance Abuse, to be held this coming year in Michigan. Two recent gifts to Put­ nam Public Library have made interesting additions to the Michigan and Local History Room. The first is a family account book kept for the year 1936 by the late Mr. and Mrs. John Martens of Nashville. Presented to the library by Ard Decker, the ledger contains what ap­ pears to be a running tally of income and outgo during the year, with notations of various expenditures and receipts. The second gift was donated by Richard Mason of Nashville. It is a Botany class woikbook kept by his father, the late Clarence O. (“Ab”) Mason, as an assignment in the year 1901 at Nashville High School. The pages contain illustrations drawn by Ab, as well as a handwritten text. Ab graduated from NHS in 1905 and, three years later, started working at the Nash- P.M. worship............ 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship. Worship........................ 7 p.m. REV. DAVE FLEMING Rev. Richard Wadsworth Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. ASTOR RANDY REED Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School .........10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, April 30. 1980 — Page 3 ville News office, a position he kept until shortly before his death 48 years later. In fact, Ab is often recalled as “Mr. Nashville News” by those who remember his dedication to his job of running the back shop for four consecutive publishers of the paper. Anyone interested in seeing these items is invited to stop at the library. The Cloverleaf Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet Thursday, May 1, at the Community House. Hostesses for the 1:30 pm. event are Mrs. Hazel Morgenthaler and Mrs. Veda Shull of Nashville. The Nashville Garden Club will meet Tuesday for a May 6 breakfast at the Big T Tas tee Freeze in Hastings. A car pool for the trip will form at the Nashville United Methodist Church at 9 a.m. Time of the breakfast is 9:30 a.m. Following the meal, the ladies plan to tour Barlow Gardens antiques display in Hastings. A Red Cross Standard First Aid course will be taught at the Nashville Baptist Church between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3. The course is open to the public. The registration fee is $5. No advance reservation is necessary. College-age youths of the Nashville Baptist Church are planning a Scavenger Hunt the evening of May 3. 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HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 9 to 6 Sat. 9 to 3 DAN’S WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all. makes and models. FREE WATER TEST! I Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Dan! I callers at the home of her event. Cost is $2. A SMITE team from the parents, Mary and M. Dewey Thomas Road Baptist Castelein, Jr., of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Church at Lynchburg, Virginia, will be at the Nash­ (Robie) Pufpaff of Nashville ville Baptist Church for a 7 were in Muskegon recently to call on her niece’s p.m. presentation Sunday, May 4. The group is com­ husband, Melvin Stephens, prised of students in who is critically ill with missionary training, who diabetic complications. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey and will conduct a service of Mrs. Arlie Stambaugh, both singing and preaching A first-time-ever event is of Nashville, were in Sturgis scheduled by the Nashville on Friday, April 18, to shop Baptist Church the evening and call on Elsie’s son and of May 5. It is a Mother-Son family, Mr. and Mrs. David (Suzanne) Ramsey and Banquet set for 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Maple Valley children LeighAnne Michelle High School cafeteria. In and Vincent Allen. This past April, the church staged a weekend, the David Ram­ Father-Daughter Banquet in seys were expected to be in a refreshing departure from this area to attend the the traditional father-son Vermontville Syrup and mother-daughter events Festival. They are former local residents. The David of the past. Good-sized crowds at­ Ramseys planned- to spend tended the recent Wayne the weekend with his sister Swearingen Billy Speer and brother-in-law, crusade held at the Nashville Claudette and Ted Myers of Charlotte. Saturday mor­ Baptist Church. The 5-day evangelistic program was ning, Mrs. Elsie Ramsey the culmination of a 6-weeks was to take four lady friends Sunday School attendance to a pancake breakfast at the Maple Leaf Grange Hall . campaign at the church. During that period, average before all attended the attendance at Sunday School festival parade. Bob and Janet Kalnbach of was 687. The peak time for the bus ministry of the Nashville entertained the church was the day that they local Lions Club members counted 317 persons riding and wives last Monday church busses to Sunday evening with a slide show services. In corijunction with depicting the Kalnbach that 'event, workers on the family’s 2-year adventure as Vermontville bus route were Peace Corp, volunteers in named winners of the “Super the small African country of Trip” contest, and will Lesotho. The presentation receive an all-expense paid followed the Lions dinner trip to Cedar Point at San­ meeting at the United Mtethodist Church Com­ dusky, Ohio, this summer. Several local folks enjoyed munity House. The Kalna late Saturday dinner at the bachs returned to the U.S. in 1979. House of Ing in Battle Creek, Remember, if you’ve been following their attendance at the Wayne Swearingen wanting to let village of­ Crusade at the Nashville * ficials know just how you feel Baptist Church. Present for oil specific or general issues, the dinner event were John you have a golden opand Janice Mason, Larry portunity cbming Thursday, and Suzy Corkwell, Rick and May 1. That’s the date of Cathy Vessecchia, Don and Nashville’s first annual Vivian Conner, Pastor Roger Town Hall Meeting, set for 7 and Norma Claypool, and p.m. at Castleton Township Gloria Johncock, all of Nash­ Hall. The village council is ville; Forrest and Elaine hoping to see a good citizen Gardner of Vermontville; and Sharon Beech of Sun­ field. The occasion celebrated the Coikwells’ 11th wedding anniversary and also the birthday of Vivian Conner. The group made the trip to Battle Creek by van. An April birthday party for residents of the Provincial House in Hastings was staged recently by a delegation from the Nash­ ville Baptist Church. Music was furnished by the following: Pastor Roger Claypool, son Roger, daughter Barbara; Cathy Vessecchia, Larry Eberly, Becky Corkwell, and Myra Heimberger. A beautiful cake for the occasion was created by Sandy Priddy of Nashville. Making their musical debut at the Nashville Baptist Church Father­ Daughter Banquet recently were Larry Corkwell and daughters Lisa and Becky, and Pastor Roger Claypool and daughter Barbara, all of Nashville. Also performing for the event wertf" Charles Bumgardner of Sunfield and his daughter, Cathy Vessecchia of Nashville. Mrs. Mildred Bursley, Mrs. Thelma Stewart and Mrs. Marcella Stewart, all of Nashville, enjoyed an April 20th pancake dinner at the Kalamo United Methodist Church, followed by a leisurely Sunday afternoon drive through the countryside. Mrs. Janet Hoekstra and daughter, Kristi, of Grand Rapids were Saturday turnout with lots of public input. This is an excellent time for people of Nashville to state their concerns and desires and to give direction to the council for the comming months. Come and speak your piece! All are welcome. Congratulations to our next-door neighbor, George B. Dean, who will be ob­ serving his 96th birthday Thursday, May 1. Bom in 1884 on his family's farm near Maple Grove Center, George grew up there and attended the old Me Kelvey country school. Later, he drove a horse and buggy into Nashville daily to attend classes at Nashville High School, graduating in 1902. That was the same year the first brick schoolhouse burned to the ground. George is probably one of the very few individuals still around who attended classes in the 1884 structure, which was originally known as the Union School. It proceeded the brick schoolhouse that most of us remember. George furthered his education at the University of Michigan and Tri-State College at Angola, Indiana. After an interesting career as a steam engineer for the Southern Pacific Railroad in California, he returned to Michigan in 1920 to work as a standards engineer for General Motors in Flint. The years have not dulled George’s thirst for knowledge. He is a familiar sight in the reference room at Putnam Public Library. There is scarcely a political issue, past or present, upon which he cannot wisely expound, and he had a keen min'd for local history. . Bicycles brought lots of company to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence R6id of Nashville Saturday, April 1. From near Kalamo came Darrel and Karen Reid and boys, and from Hastings came Dave and Anetta Tredinnick and children. All had lunch with the Reids. Also present were Arden and Sue Reid and daughters of Nashville. Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nash­ ville attended the wedding of a niece, Dee Ann Mann, at Battle Creek. Sunday, the Reids enjoyed a potluck dinner brought to their home after church by the Darrel Reid and Dave Tredinnick families. Clarence and Margaret Reid were in Cadillac from Monday through Wednesday last week to be with their" son Darwin and his wife, Norma, and , family following the death of Norma’s mother, Mrs. Helen Tussey of Cadillac. Tuesday, Clarence and Margaret Reid, ac­ companied by son Vaughn and granddaughter Betsy Reid, went on to Kalkaska to call on son Jerry and his wife, Kay, and have dinner with them. The Clarence Reids returned to Nashville Wednesday after attending Mrs. Tussey’s funeral. We were sorry to learn of the unexpected death Saturday of Howard E. Brumm, a former Nashville resident now of Charlevoix. The Brumms had recently returned to their home there after wintering in Florida. Howard had been a frequent contributor to the Nashville News column and the series of “Memories of the Past” articles. Howard grew up in the Nashville area. His father G. Ed Brumm operated a greenhouse here in the 1920’s. Howard at­ tended Castleton Center School as a child. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1925 and entered college at Western Michigan that fall. He never lived in Nashville after that time but was a frequent visitor here. In 1929, Howard married the former Leia Palmer of Nashville. Howard retired in 1967 after 39 years with theH.J. Heinz Co. Howard would have been 75 on May 30. Turn ‘unwanted’, unused unneeded items into CASH Phone 945-9554 — FIRST ANNUAL — TOWN HALL MEETING In an attempt to encourage more public participation in Village Government - the Nashville Village Council will be holding its First An­ nual Town Hall meeting at Castle­ ton Township Hall on ... THURSDAY, MAY 1,1980 at 7 p.m. ALL NASHVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 30, 1980 — Page 4 Charles Putnam is a man who is often remembered for something he didn’t do, and not given credit for that which he did. A popular misconception in Nashville' is that the village park which bears his name was a gift from Put­ nam. Not true. “While the Putnams were recognized as Nashville’s most generous citizens, Putnam Park was not one of their gifts,” wrote the late Len W. Feighner, longtime publisher of the Nashville News, in a 1935 letter to a later editor. “Putnam Park was bought by the village of Nashville from the Ralston heirs and was paid for by village money.” Charles had donated to the community a tract of land near the Thornapple River west of Main Street for an athletic field, developed by volunteers and now commonly remembered as the old River Park ball field. Mrs. Putnam, the former Agnes Smith, in 1912 paid for construction of a small brick building on Main Street to serve as a Women’s Restroom and deeded the facility to Nashville (1980 .note: this building now serves as Village Hall). And, of course, the Put­ nams bequeathed to the village their magnificent 1885 brick home on Main Street for use as a public A circular fountain pool with iron railing was Putnam's 1910 project at the park. Later, a similary-styled wading pool was constructed nearby. Both left lasting memories for early Nashville children, who frolicked on a beautifully manicured velvet-like lawn while adults occasionally scaled the nearby 'standpipe. MJK ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS LANSING, MICHIGAN REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS FOR ' KELLOGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN APRIL 14, 1980 PROJECT7924A ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SINGLE CONTRACT: A sealed proposal is requested for all work of all trades for the project accor­ ding to Contract Documents prepared by MJK Architects Engineers Planners. PROJECT: The Project consists of replacement of 40 existing wood sash on east side of the building, approximately 3'-4"x 8'-4" in size, with new thermo-break alum­ inum double-hung sash with insulated panel in upper sash and DSB glass in lower sash base bid, with an Alternate for insulated glass in lower sash. There is an Alternate for replacing seven (7) existing sash on the west side in same manner as the east side. Proposals will be received until 7:00 P.M. on April 29, 1980 at the Board of Education Offices, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Proposals received after the time specified will be returned unopened. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Contract Documents will be available on or about April 15, 1980. Contract Documents are on file at the following locations: 1. Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, Ml. 49096 2. MJK Architects Engineers Planners, 520 Cherry St., Lansing, Ml. 48933 3. Builders Exchanges in Lansing, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo 4. F. W. Dodge Corporation in Lansing, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo Contract Documents may be obtained from the office of the Architect for a deposit of $20.00 per set. A maximum of two sets for Bidders and one set for sub-bidders will be allowed. DEPOSIT REFUNDS: When complete sets of bidding documents are returned in good condition, within two weeks after bid date, deposits will be refunded. BID SECURITY: Accompany all proposals by a certified check, bank draft or bid bond in an amount of not less than 5% of the total proposal amount. Successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance, Labor and Material Bonds, each in the amount of the contract. RIGHTS RESERVED BY OWNER: The Owner reserves~the right to waive any irregularities, reject any or all proposals or accept any proposals that, in the opinion of the Owner, will serve their best interests. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after the opening of bids. ELAM ROCKWELL, Secretary . Board of Education Maple Valley Schools Vermontville, Michigan Putnam's 1909 project at the park later named in his honor was to construct a summer house. The 14-ft. square structure was often used as a bandstand for Sunday coricerts in the park, and occasionally served as a stage for patriotic oratory on Decoration Day or Fourth of July. Putnam also set out many of the trees in the park. library. That final gift from the philanthropic couple also included several items of antique furnishing in the residence, their personal 300volume library, and a $10,000 endowment fund for maintenance of the facility. “The Putnams should be kindly remembered by the people of Nashville and its community for these generous gifts,” continued Feighner, ‘‘But I am satisfied that neither of them would want credit for a gift which they did not make.” Despite Feighner’s at­ tempt to set the record straight, there still persists today the false impression that the Putnams donated the large park which en­ compasses Standpipe Hill near Nashville’s northern boundary. Though Putnam can’t be credited with giving the land, he did give much of this time and money to the care and improvement of the park, and the village council deemed it only fitting that what had always been called “Waterworks Park” should be named in honor of the man who had done so much toward its development and perfection. Early diaries of longtime village engineer Frank Russell, whose baliwick was the, park, logged the dedication of Putnam, a man whom Russell often fondly referred to as “Put”. “April 14, 1909... Charley Putnam set some trees in the noted Russell. park,” noted “August 23, 1909... Put is working on his summer house.” Construction on the stillstanding structure continued throughout that summer. In the fall, the Nashville News took note in a mid­ October story. “Work on the summer park house resumed Tuesday,” advised the report, which gave a detailed description of the open-sided 14-ft. square cement block structure. “When completed, it will be a beautiful ornament to the village park, as well as a place of rest,” concluded the writer. The next year brought new Putnamimplemented projects to the park. “May 13, 1910... Charley Putnam putting up outhouse at the park,” noted Russell, who often got in­ volved in the work. “May 28... Charley Putnam had some seats (benches) come for the park. I set them up.” On June 8, 1910, Russell wrote that Putnam had commenced work on the park fountain. A week later, village employee William Charles Putnam arrived in Nashville in 1865 as a 19year-old drifter, and over the next 50 years rose to prominence in the business and social world. The philantrhopic efforts of Putnam and his wife gave Nashville an early athletic field, a Women's Restroom on Main Street, and a public library...but-not the park which bears his name. Woodard got the cement bottom in the circular base. “Woodard finished up cement work on fountain,” noted Russell on June 20. Four days later, he wrote: “Putnam got the fountain started.” The following month, on July 5, the diary reveals that “Putnam got the paddle pond (shallow wading pool) in working order.” Both these circular-based watery delights hold special memories of many early* Nashville children. “Back in the early days, when they built the first pool (fountain) in the park, Frank Russell made the flowing waterwheel which turned continually as the water flowed from the top,” recalls Adolph Douse, Jr. “They later built a second pool, which was a wading pool. I remember it well as it was very slippery in the bottom, and during a Sunday School picnic I slipped and fell with my good clothes on, getting soaked to the skin.” The Meade family who lived where Adolph now resides, across from the park, took him to their house and furnished dry clothes so he could return to the picnic. In the summer of 1911, a K very significant activity was going on in the park. “Charley Put putting in foundation for his sign,” noted Russell on June 29. And, on July 5th, came the big event. “Charley Put put up the park sign (bearing his name).” The village he had twice headed as president and long served as park com­ missioner had .bestowed a fitting honor. Charles Putnam had arrived in Nashville in 1865 at age 19, a restless young man of limited schooling, one of eight children of Miles Putnam, an Adrian County pioneer farmer, who had arrived there via Ohio from his native Massachusetts. In Nashville, then hardly more than a scant seh tlement, Charles took any kind of work he could find, Continued next page NOTICE to... VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS Hydrants will be flushed: Tuesday, May 13th and Wed­ nesday, May 14th. NATALIE GAEDERT, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 30, 1980 — Page 5 from our readers New books at Putnam Library FROM OUR READERS This letter is in response to the letters which have been previously published, regarding the tapping of trees in Nashville’s cemetery. These trees were tapped and the sap collected by Tom Oleson and Tim Smith. They had a total of 675 taps, which produced in excess of 200 gallons of maple syrup made by the Nashville Maple Syrup Association One-half Revenue to Village. of this maple syrup was kept The above Gross Revenue by the Association as figure ($1700) would be the payment for their costs and least amount of money share ofprofit To exemplify realized from the sale of the what this amount of syrup syrup. As the size of the means to the village, I will container sold gets smaller, use 200 gallons as the amount Gross Revenue, as well as of syrup produced. net profit (amount left after Payment to Village equals all expenses), increases. 100 gallons of syrup. Selling For example: Selling price price of syrup per gallon of % pint syrup equals $3.00. equals $17.00. 100 gallons x 16 - % pints in 1 gallon equals $17.00 equals $1700 —- Gross $48.00 - Gross Revenue per gallon. 100 gallons x $48.00 equals $4800.00 Gross continued Revenue. The above Gross Revenue floating from odd job to odd gatherings, such as that of figure ($4800.00) would -be job. A brief venture into the the Nashville Chautauquans. the most amount of money dry goods and grocery The Putnams lived in their realized from the sale of the business with George W. brick home the remainder of syrup, as % pints are the Francis lasted a year. smallest sizes of syrup the their lives. Later, he worked for a Charles came to a tragic Association sells. Taking the short time as a section hand end. He died July 24,1918, at average of the high ($48with a Grand Valley River the age of 71, as a result of a gallon) and the low Railroad crew. But Putnam suicide attempt that left him ($17-gallon) amts, of gross was destined for success in gravely wounded. Putnam revenue from the sale of the the mercantile world. On a had shot himself twice with a syrup, which equals $32.50trip to Detroit he bought a .32 caliber revolver while gallon: 100 gallons x $32.50 stock of hardware, returned lying in a now-demolished equals $3,250.00 - Gross to Nashville and set up shop. barn at the' back of his Revenue. Eventually, Putnam became residence. When discovered, In addition to the payment an investor in an automatic he was carried into the house of 100 gallons of syrup to the scale and register company and a physician was sum­ Association, Mr. Oleson and and did considerable moned. Putnam rallied Mr. Smith pay the Cemetery business as a, moneylender. sufficiently to declare he Board an additional fee 'of In 1869, Putnam had only regretted that his ef­ $150.00. This amount alone married Agnes Smith, a forts had miscarried. He had would pay for a new trim Vermont native who was the left several suicide notes to mower every year. first teacher in Nashville’s his wife and others. One Regarding the destruction one-room schoolhouse west which he handed to the News of property in the cemetery, of Main Street.'The couple reporter from his death bed my opinion is, that there later became parents of read: “Why should I do such would be very few people twins, both of whom died in a deed? To keep from ex­ who would have more infancy. Soon the Putnams posing others. I know there is respect for village and were enjoying increased no chance for me, so why not personal property than Mr. prosperity and social try and save others?” Oleson and Mr. Smith. For prominence. In the winter of Putnam had been suf- those who may have 1884-85, they constructed a fering from tuberculosis for forgotten, Mr. Oleson is a handsome red brick home on some time and had been in former village councilman North Main at the cost of poor health for several and Mr. Smith is the former between $5,000 and $6,000. weeks. He said he knew he manager of the Public Works The Putnams were always had but a short time to live Department. very generous with their and that his continued From an economic point of commodious and elegant existence was a menace to view, I think the tapping of residence, and Agnes was his loved one and others with the cemetery trees is proven considered a most gracious whom he came in contact. to be an additional source of hostess. The types of affairs Putnam was then revenue to the village. A hosted by the Putnams in­ president of Nashville’s source of revenue that does cluded a December 1888 State Bank, an influential not come from some form of Leap Year Party for “a bevy and public-spirited man. His tax on each of us. I would of fair maidens... and bash­ death shook the community. hope that we could find more ful boys,” according to a Agnes died two years later. sources of revenue such as News account;—a 1412-yearThe Putnams left no this. old party in July 1900 for ^descendants, but their Finally comes the issue of several elderly Nashville generous gifts to the village disrespect for our ancestors ladies whose aggregate ages constitute a legacy that will of this village, who have added to the grand sum; and live for generations to come, been buried in the cemetery. numerous cultural and social In a way it seems fitting that their final resting place has Nashville VFW and Auxiliary \ come to be known as the “valley of maples”. Fitting too, that the ground which they have gone back to, continues to nurture this SERVING... stand ofsugar maples, which once a year produces its Barbecued Short Ribs sweet fruit. This fruit, if and Lasagne harvested, then can provide the resources to insure continued care for the final home of the people, of the PUBLIC INVITED...SERVING 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. “valley of maples”. CHAIRMAN: BETTY GILLETT j Larry K. Winegar BYZANTINE HONEYMOON by Philip Glazebrook. A novel set in and around Constantinople in 1895. HARVEST OF THE SUN by E. V. Thompson. A sage of conflict and passion set against the huge canvas of nineteenth-century Africa. THE DRUMS OF TIME by Jessica Stirling. A novel of a woman’s ambition, love and heartbreak. PALOVERDE by Jacqueline Briskin. A novel of Los Angeles in 1884. 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THIS HOUSE OF SKY by Ivan Doig. An important American writer tells of his family life in Montana. STAND LIKE MEN by James Sherburne. A novel of the Kentucky coal war of 1931. DESTINY ROAD by Odie B. Faulk. The history of the American Southwest is a story of transportation, communication and set- Great balloon race begins at Fuller School Don’t be surprised when you see brightly colored dots dancing in the sky over Nashville and Barry County on April 30, says Principal Howard Yost “They won’t be flying saucers but helium filledballoons starting out on a National Balloon Race”. The Big Launch of over three hundred balloons by Fuller school children grades K-4 will take place at Fuller Football Field at 10:00 a.m. for morning kindergarten and 1:00 for first fourth graders and p.m. kindergarten. According to Principal Yost the ballooni launch is sponsored by Weekly Reader, the <classroom newspapers used in the school! The balloon race is in conjunction with Weekly Reader’s Writing Pals program. “A message attached to Immunization Clinic memo from Barry Health Dept. We are pleased with the cooperation you have given in getting your children upto-date with their im­ munizations. If you have not notified their school of any new dates you may have, we hope you will do this soon. Anyone that has not been able to get their child in for catch-up is urged to take care of this so we can eradicate those vaccine preventable diseases of Pertussis, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Measels, Mumps and Rubella. See your physician or you are welcome to come to our Health Department Clinics on the following dates. Barry-Eaton District Health Department will be holding their Immunization Clinic on May 7th from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at 528 Beech Street in Charlotte. Ah Imunization Clinic will also be held on May 14th from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church on M-100, one block north of Saginaw in Grand Ledge. Action-Ads GAS CONVERSION BURNERS AVAILABLE: For mobile homes. Nashville Heating, 205% S. Main St., Nashville, Mich., Ph. 852-9231. (tfn) CALL LANGHAM’S REMODELING for your roof, chimney, eavestroughing, and repairs. Licensed. 852-9300, Nash­ ville. (5-7) each balloon explains the project and asks that the finder return it to our school says Principal Yost Fuller pupils will write to every person who sends back a message. Weekly Reader has fur­ nished approximately three quarters of a million free balloons to schools par­ ticipating in the Writing Pals program. Weekly Reader will present a $500 prize to the school that gets back the message that has traveled the farthest distance. In addition 100 runner-ups prizes will be awarded. The ballon launch is the climax to Fullers yearlong participation in Weekly Reader writing pals, a pen pal program in which Weekly Reader paired classes across the country according to Principal Yost The goal of the program is to motiviate children to write and to become familiar with children in other parts of the country. tlement along the Gila Trail, a trail of destiny for the region. STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT LOVE AND SEX FOR TEENAGERS by Jane Burgess-Kohn. An honest and forthright discussion of the vital qustions confronting young people. THE MAKING OF KING KONG by Orville Goldner and George E. Turner. The story of the making of one of the best fantasy movies of all time. FIX- IT - YOURSELF MANUAL by Reader’s Digest How to repair, clean and maintain anything and everything in and around your home. THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD. A treasury of great travel writings of our time, edited by William Clifford. FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Ken Perlman. For the novice through advanced player, an easy-tounderstand guide to fingerpicking technique for folk, blues, fiddle tunes and ragtime guitar. GALAXIES ISLANDS IN SPACE by David C. Knight. An accomplished astronomy writer presents the latest information about galaxies, the largest collections of matter known to science. New books in the children’s room are: THE THUNDERBIRDS, IN PERFORMERS UNIFORM by Peter B. Mohn. MONSTER MANIA by Edward Radlauer. EARTH MOVERS by Mark Rich. COWBOYS AND INDIANS by Kathryn and Byron Jackson. UNCLE REMUS STORIES byWalt Disney. The Early Bird Gets The Worm Don't be disappointed Order your flowers for Mother's Day EARLY!! Nashville FLOWERS & GIFTS 233 N. Main St., Nashville 852-9797 NEW ...For Spring!! Come see these HEID ARRIVAL^ IN OUR... Home Sewing Dept Seersucker $19yd9 Choose solids or prints. Laces & Embroideries By the yard...big assortment Get ALL your sewing needs in one stop, at: KELLEY’S VARIETY STORE 115417 N. Main Nashville �The Maple Volley News. Noshville, Wednesday. April 30, 1980 — Poge6 Fire consumes small barn on village property By Susan Hinckley An early Wednesday morning fire destroyed a small frame barn on villageowned property at 9200 Greggs Crossing Road, which Nashville had recently acquired as part of the proposed municipal sewer expan sion' program. The village had planned to improve the barn for use as a storage shed for equipment that will be used to maintain the new wastewater treat­ ment facility to be located nearby. The family of Scott* Decker, a village employee, resides in the house on the A .neighbor premises. spotted the fire about 4:30 a.m. and notified authorities. The structure was well in­ volved by then, and when the Nashville Fire Dept, arrived they discovered that a larger barn near the burning building had also been ignited. - Winds estimated at 30 mpg carried live sparks rapidly across adjacent grass fields but fortunately none burned. The firefighters promptly extinquished flames on the larger structure, but the small 24 x 78 building was a total loss. The barn was insured for $2,500. Damage A Cub Scout happening Do you ever wonder if kids do anything "good” now days? Well Cub Scouts do! Last Saturday they, with the help of the Boy Scouts and a lot of parents, picked up seven pickup trucks full of litter, junk and garbage from Nashville’s now beautiful roadsides and collected an additional two for the 70 folks who showed loads of newspapers and up to do the mornings work. glass to be recycled. The kids pitched in and set Fathers Dennis Priddy the tables while breakfast Jim Bryan, Dick Martin, was being cooked. Terry Lancaster, Kay RathAfter breakfast Cubburn and Dave Finkler master Ken Meade divided arrived at the V.F.W. early the boys into crews,gave each Saturday morning and an area to pick up, assigned cooked a pancake breakfast parents and sent everyone 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 9, 1980. 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 9, 1980, IS MONDAY MAY 12 1980. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5:00 O'CLOCK P M ON MONDAY, MAY 12, 1980, 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 out to work. About two hours later the crews came back laden with paper, junk, Christmas trees, boards, cans, boxes, clothing, shoes, bottles, branches and a broken horseshoe Dick. All this collected within the village limits except that gathered on the road leading to the high school. We would like to thank the Nashville Chamber of Commerce for donating the trash bags we used and the parents who drove and supervised the kids. Citizeninput invited at Town Hall meeting Nashville’s first annual Town Hall Meeting is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at Castleton Township Hall. Plans are to call such a meeting in the spring of each year. In March, the Nash­ ville Council voted to establish the annual Town Hall Meeting in an attempt to ^encourage more public participation in village government. Subsequent yearly meetings will be called alled by each outgoing council. Village officials hope the public forum will provide direction for the incoming council, which takes office each April 1. In implementing the annual meeting, the council said it would provide an opportunity for local citizens to state their wants and desires for the cominggy, year, and point the council to the future. Village officials have often expressed concern about, lack of public attendance at the regularly scheduled Nashville meetings. to the larger structure was minor. Also lost were all contents of the small barn, including a tractor, combine, gravity flow box, corn drill and several bushels of soybeans belonging to Richard Harris of Battle Creek. Fire of­ ficials set the estimated total contents loss at $5,000, and said they were not covered by insurance. Harris owns an adjacent acreage, some of which is to be sold to the village for the sewer project. Harris had stored his farming equip­ ment in the village-owned building. Cause of the fire was still under investigation Wed- nesday. Decker, a Nashville fireman, noted nothing unusual when he put the family’s dog outside about 2:30 a.m., except that the animal was barking in­ cessantly. It is presumed that the fire started sometime after that. An inspector from the state fire marshal’s office in Lansing was on the scene Wednesday morning with local fire officials and Barry County officers. Nashville firemen remained on the scene until about 7 a.m. Approximately three hours later, one local fire truck was called back to extinquish a small blaze that had re-ignited in the debris. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Friday, May 2 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Charlotte. Saturday, May 3 * 10-12 a.m. Vegetable and Flower Gar­ dening workshop, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Open to public. Saturday, May 3 - Family Bike Ride, meet at noon near front of Charlotte Plaza lot Monday, May 5 - 8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, May 7 - MAEH Spring Bus Tour to Franken­ muth to study German customs. Wednesday, May 7-9:30a.m. -1:45 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Charlotte. Thursday, May 8-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Program on Hoof Care. Friday, May 9-9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Charlotte. Saturday, May 10-9 a.m. 4-H Photography trip to Kalamazoo Nature Center. Meet at Extension Office, Registration requested by May 7. Saturday, May 10 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 4-H Used Western wear and Tack consignment sale, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairground. Wednesday, May 14-9:30 a.m. -1:45 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Charlotte. Thursday, May 15 • 9-10:30 a.m. "College Week Registration” meeting (- option for all who want help in planning class choices, etc., for College Week - June 16-19, at MSU). Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Friday, May 16-9:30a.m.-2:30p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Charlotte. Saturday. May 17 -8 a.m. - 3 p.m. “Getting To Know You-th” day, Fitzgerald Park,Grand Ledge. Registrations due May 5, at Senior Citizen’s Office For more ipformation call 543­ 2310, or 543-6075. Saturday, May 17-9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 4-H Horse Training Clinic, Charlotte fairgrounds. Wednesday, May 21 -9:30 a.m. -1:45 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School,' Charlotte. Friday, May 23-9:30 a.nr - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Charlotte. Saturday, May 24-1:00 p.m. 4-H Canoe Trip. Meet at Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge. Wednesday, May 28-9:30 a m. -1:45 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Charlotte. Friday. May 30 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Charlotte. We STYLE it! We COLOR it, CURL it, HIGHLIGHT it! ^JALL TODAY! i| REDKEN OPEN: Mon. thru Sat complete HAIR CARE: lORMUAIED (StClAUY FOR HAIR <9 • STYLING • COLORING • PERMANENTS • highlighting • FROSTING •FACIALS 112 L Caurt St, Hastings Ph"* (616) 94*4767 ■Razor’s Edge HAIRDESIGNERS I I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 30, 1980 — Page 7 Jim Myers receives ‘youth citizenship award’ q t5XSS 5SS CJs s*Sx *x < Uk K l^k ■Ita Wl k'-tlia ,i« ■r Jim Myers, a senior at Maple Valley High School, has been named the 1980 recipient of the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Youth Citizenship Award. He received the award plaque from Sgt. Eugene Koetje, Nashville’s Acting Chiaf of Police. Jim, son of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Myers of Nashville, was chosen by the Maple Valley Senior High Student council to receive the honor. The annual award is based on scholarship, involvement in extra-curricular ac­ tivities, and contributions to the community through citizenship. Jim has been a member of the National Honor Society for the past three years, and currently serves as vice president of the Maple Valley chapter. He had played tennis for four years at MVHS and is on the varsity team. Jim also participated in the Senior class play this school year. Jim plans to attend Michigan Technological University at Houghton where he will major in engineering. He recently was awarded a 4-year tuition scholarship by MTU. Now that Jim had received the local youth citizenship award, which has traditionally been limited to a member of the senior class, he is eligible for further possible honors in state competition Action-Ads taM&tsii ita>h(b? *tatiWm ■■b lawn aa 0® S3B£ iQteH-ai tails 15. link Da mtanstata HiM'iM W Is® ,3-tlU ata*’ frl-Hl PAINTING JOBS WAN­ TED: Experienced with references. Call evenings 726-0578 or 726-0347, Ver­ montville. (5-71 NOTICE: Do not take newspapers or glass to the pumphouse for recycling. The Scouts will ndt be able to collect glass or paper there anymore. Please save papers and glass and we will have drives to collect them periodically. (5-13) WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) Troop 117 scouts ‘sap collection’ Mrs. Gene Reid, secretary - treasurer, calls the schools and parents to announce sap collection. The boys nor­ mally come after school to save gas for parents. We start at Putnam Park with 14-20 boys and normally New 4-H program assistant Bike hikes planned by 4-H By Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Bike hikes, sponsored by the Eaton County 4-H program', and open to anyone interested have been planned for the following dates: Saturday, May 3, begin­ ning at boon, a 10-15 mile ride. Thursday, May 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m., an 8­ 10 mile ride. Saturday, May 17, beginning at noon, a 15 mile ride. > Thursday, May 22, beginning at 6; 30 p.m. a 10-12 mile ride. For all your Insurance Needs See the\.ALL-TOGETHER TEAM ata"*** Stan Trumble Mary Trumble Sunday, June 1 - time and place to be announced. 100,000 meter MSU ride. Saturday, June 7, begin­ ning at noon, a 20 mile ride. Thursday, June 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m., a 15 mile ride. Saturday, June 21, beginning at 10 a.m. a ride to Cornwell’s Turkey Farm and back to Charlotte. All participants should Norma Viele Trumble Agency ) iy4utu- Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness . 178S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 meet near the front of the Charlotte Plaza parking lot and the group will, leave from and return to the Plaza. If persons in other com­ munities are interested in local bike hiking possibilities, please contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Office at 543-2310. Remember, May 1-8 is Michigan Bicycle Week. By Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Connie S. Green assumed the duties ofEaton County 4­ H Program Assistant for the Cooperative Extension Service, on April 15. Green will be responsible for assisting the 4-H Youth Agent in providing learning experiences for all youth and helping youth develop thenskills, leadership potential, citizenship responsibilites and productive capacity. She will also assist in identifying and training volunteer leaders throughout Eaton County and coordinate programs sponsored by 4-H. The\new assistant earned her bachelors degree in home economics from Siena Immunize your children now Save money! Save time! Prevent fears! Prevent “spoiled days’’! Imunize now! Each year many children become ill unnecessarily because they have not had their immunizations. Illness results in added expenses, missed holidays and fretful days and nights. Much of this could be prevented by taking time for immunization. Some say that failure to have your child immunized is “child neglect”. Mom and Dad the decision is yours at this time. This is the last month before the summer rush. Come and join the crowds Coaches needed for Nashville’s Little League softball Teresa Jones five adults. We split the village in three parts. On the wagon are1: Robert Kesler, Boy Scout; Bryan Gillun, Boy Scout; Ray Ash­ craft, friend; Tim Bryan, Boy Scout; Richard Perrier, and Paul C. Kesler, Jr. The Nashville Little League Softball and Baseball Association will have a coaches meeting on Thursday, May 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the teachers lounge. Equipment, rules and schedules will be distributed at this time. Coaches are still needed for Boy’s Pee Wee, Girl’s Pee Wee, and Girl’s Little League. Anyone interested in coaching or helping in any other areas please call Pat Lenz at 852-9553 or Sharon Bishop at 852-0716. (5-6) going to the Health Department to obtain the necessary immunizations for your child. Now is the time. Do not wait until your child becomes a statistic, have them immunized now. Immunization clinic will be held Monday, May 5, at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department from: 9:00 - 11:00 and 1:00 - 4:00. Children must be ac­ companied by one of their parents or a legal guardian. Heights College in Adrian, Michigan in 1976. She has also had a year of additional study at MSU. Green’s past experiences include working with the Lenawee County Fair, the Lenawee Council in Aging and since November, 1978, the Lenawee County Cooperative Extension Service. In her Extension position she worked as a nutrition aide, planning and presenting programs, coordinating day camps, and working with residents, throughout Lenawee County. Green has a strong 4-H background, and has been active in 4-H at the local, county and state level. When visiting the bereaved we may dread an encounter with a broken-hearted friend who may literally weep on your shoulder, The best response to such emo­ tion is kindness, The sympathetic friend will allow the person to weep without interference. They can be helped by your presence and your touch. V FUNERAL DIRECTORS 'Vcqt' FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 Stop in and see it! 5 hp model Features 16 heavy duty bolo tines. 12-inch diameter tine circle and 18-inch tilling width Belt drive from engine to traction chain case ■* provides .8 mph forward speed and 2 mph reverse speed Belt drive from engine to tiller chain case deliversup to 168 rpm tine speed Tiller chain case is constructed of heavy duty Steel with all shafts relating on needle bearings Drive wheels are equipped with pneumatic 13” x 5 00-6 tires with agricultural tread Model 51134 Authorized Gilson Dealer Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St., Nashville — Phone 852-0713 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. Aprik30, 1980 — Page 8 floats, see this year’s syrup queen, Rebecca Cowell and her court, a variety of an­ tique cars, hear the music of the Maple Valley and Potterville High School bands, and watch the clowns and other entries go by. Vermontville’s Brownie Troop 153 was awarded first prize in the float division for its entry titled “Scouting for Syrup.” “Springtime’s Sweet Syrup of the 80’s” was the Syrup Festival continued from front theme of this year’s parade. Earlier, in the children’s parade, Katirta Childs and Jason Childs stole the show and went home with the first prize. They are the children of Connie and Tony Childs. The coronation of Rebecca Jo Cowell as this year’s reigning syrup queen was a highlight of the morning. On Sunday, a multitude of contests brought victorys to many. In the Pancake Derby 19 About 12,000 persons are estimated to have lined the route for blocks to see the annual Grand Parade Saturday afternoon. This photo shows a portion of the throng. The West Ottawa Dutch Dancers from Holland drew a large crowd when they performed in the morning and afternoon. The group also marched in the grand parade. tOt Pu',ed.her flot,l both the grand parade and the children' parade. She was judged as one of the winning entries in the morning. Saturday was Hildred Peabody Day in Vermontville. Here former mayor Vernon Trowbridge president of the local syrup corporation, presents a placque of recognition to Mrs. Peabody for all her voluntary contributi ons o e community. �teams entered the contest to determine who could cook and eat three pancakes (six inches in diameter) in the fastest time. Jim Greening and Linda Dye were the winners with a time of 49 seconds. Second place went to Steve Cowell and Mike Mead, one minute and 11 seconds. Bob Curtis and Shawn Denny were third with a time of one minute, 16 seconds. Twelve ' participants en­ tered the woodchopping contest which was won by Tom Joostburns in one minute and eight seconds. The contest involved chopping a log that was about 12 inches in diameter. Frank Ulrich was second with one minute 18 seconds. Placing third was Dale Daniels, one minute and 25 seconds. In the women’s wood­ chopping competition with an eight inch log, Linda Dye chopped into first with three minutes and six seconds. Ann Writeneour took second with three minutes and ten The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, April 30, 1980 — Page 9 seconds. A cross-cut wood sawing contest was won by Dale Fisher and Dewey Hummel in two minutes and 24 seconds cutting a log that was about 12-inches in diameter. Placing second were Gary Gorris and Don McCrimmon with two minutes and 29 seconds. In the women’s contest to saw an 8 inch log, Nancy Wyskowski and Linda Dye did the job in 24 seconds while Sharon Allen and Terri Allen came in second with a time of 28 seconds. The egg toss winners were in a variety of age groups. In the 5-8 year old division, Danny Franks placed first and Darrick Brown, second. First place overall winners were Jimmy Fuller and Richard Wright; and second Gary Gorris and Mike Mead; all from the 10-15 age group. Third place overall went to Mitchell Collier and Shannon Woodworth from the 8-10 bracket. Nail driving found nine Cont. page 10 — Thousands enjoyed the events of the weekend PARKING This little miss marched a long pulling her garden of syrup buckets behind her. The Vermontville Jr. Farmers' Bake Sale attracted a bevy of interested customers. The 4-H Club also sponsored an interesting barnyard zoo to the delight of old and young alike. Festival goers enjoyed one of the longest parade's in the village's history Band Boosters served thousands of pancakes to the hungry festival crowd. Jim Knoll is shown pouring the batter while Jim Shank cooks sausage. Katrina (left) Childs and her brother.Jason took top honors with this float in the children's parade. The yellow tissue covered car is fueled with $19 a gallon maple syrup, as shown with the syrup can gas pumps. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 30. 1980 — Page 10 Continued from page 9 women contestants vying for the win. Barb Franks pounded the three different sized nails, in 16 seconds to win first prize. Second went to Judy Gardner, 21 seconds; and third to Sharon Mason, 24 seconds. During Friday nights talent show, there were three winners in each of the four divisions. In the vocal category, Barry Martin of Olivet took first; Barbara Sherwood of Bellvue, second; and Dave Wall of Bellvue, three. Instrumental winners were Hastings Blue Grass Boys (the Blankenship Brothers of Hastings) who captured first; Chris Fet­ terman of Charlotte, second; and tied for third, Laurie Tobias of Hastings and Melinda Eggesstedt of Nash- ville. Dance winners were the Hee-Haw Hoe Downers of Vermontyille, first; Two Plus Two of Vermontville, second; and Sugar and Spice of Vermontville, third. ' In the miscellaneous division, Debbie Symonds of Grand Rapids was first with a baton act; Shannon May of Durant, second, with a gymnastics routine; and (Geraldine) Cathy Davis of Vermontville, third, with a comedy act. Richard Hayes brought his grandsons all the way from Jackson to feast on pancakes smothered in delicious Vermontville maple syrup. The boys are Shawn and Joel Ackers. Local CF Bike-a-thon date approaches The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be spon­ soring a “Cyclin’ for CF” Bike-a-thon on May 17th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The announcement was made by Linda Hamilton (Ver­ montville), and Steven Graham and the Nashville United Methodist Youth Fellowship (Nashville), volunteer Chairpersons for the 1980 CF Bike-a-thon. The course will begin with registration at 8:30 at the Maple Valley High School track, and will run for one mile. A participant may complete the course as many times as he wishes. The event is open to all persons who obtain prior sponsorship for at least 10 cents per mile. A person may get as many sponsors he can. All proceeds will go to benefit children stricken with Cystic Fibrosis and related lung diseases. An official CF Tshirt will be awarded to all those who bring in $25-$49; bike bag to those turning in $50-$99 and both a T-shirt and bike bag to those turning in $100 or more. Cystic Fibrosis is a ter­ minal, genetic disease which affects the lungs and digestive system of children. One in 20 persons (over 400,000 Michiganders) are carriers of the recessive CF gene. Research sponsored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foun­ dation has increased the life expectancy of CF children by more than 16 years in the past 17 years of activity. Anyone wishing to par­ ticipate in this project should contact Linda Hamilton at 726-1312 or Steven Graham 852-1607 for further details and registration forms. From our readers Members of Maple Valley’s Junior High provided the music for the children's parade. band The Nashville Little organization in the com­ League (football, baseball munity, so on the behalf of and softball), would like to the approximately 300 convey our appreciation to children in these programs, the Dads of Foreign Service, we would like to publicly Veterans No. 241, for their thank them for their generous contribution to our assistance. financial support. Sincerely, The Dads of Foreign Pat Lenz, Pres., Service “remembering what Nashville Little League it’s like to be kids” called Larry Filter, Larry Filter and Pat Lenz to Little League Football ask if they could be of assistance in the financial support of the Little League. We attended their meeting to Maple Valley School present the financial needs LUNCH MENU of our program and within minutes we were presented a Monday, May 5 check. Hot Dogs, French Fries, The Dads of Foreign Baked Beans, Peaches and Service is a little publicized Milk. Tuesday, May 6 Immunization clinic Grilled Cheese Sand­ The Barry - Eaton District wiches, Tomato Soup and Health Department will Crackers, Pickles, Ap­ conduct a special im- plesauce and Milk. munization clinic at Maple ' Wednesday, May 7 Valley High School on Lasagna, Mixed Tuesday, May 6 from 2-7 Vegetables, Pears, Peanut p.m. in the gymnasium. Butter Sandwich and Milk. There is no charge to the Thursday, May 8 public. Turkey Gravy, Mashed All who are deficient in Potatoes, Green Beans, their immunization are Peaches, Homemade Rolls urged to attend. Bring your and Butter and. Milk. immunization records with Friday, May 9 you. A parent or legal Pizza Buns; Peas, Fruit guardian must accompany Cocktail, Cookie and Milk. children under 18 years old. Obituaries Methodists grilled their barbequed chicken on the church lawn, one of the wonderful ardmas that are traditional at festival time. Thanks to everyone who helped moke the festival another huge success... Vermontville area syrup producers had stands all over town last weekend. Syrup sold for $19 a gallon. your participation is greatly appreciated! Jesse D. Hawkins Jesse D. Hawkins, for­ merly of Vermontville, passed away April 24 in Williamston where he had lived for the past 40 years. Hawkins was 77 years old and was born Dec. 9, 1902 in Vermontville. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle; one son Charles of Lansing; a daughter Carol Brooks of Mason; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three brothers: Duane of Lansing, Lee of Lansing, and Ralph of Howell; one sister: Carrie Holzinger of Fowlerville. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Gorsline-Runciman Williamston Chapel with Henry Eiker and James Morehouse of­ ficiating. Interment was in Summit Cemetery. LaDore Irland NASHVILLE Mrs. LaDore Irland, 86, formerly of Nashville, died Friday, April 25, 1980 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born in Nashville. She married Ray Irland. He preceded her in death in 1973. She taught History at Nashville High School before a becoming History Professor at Michigan State University in 1929, retiring in 1961. Mrs. Irland is survived by one daughter, Dr. Marquita Irland of Tennessee. Graveside services were held, Monday, April 28, at 3:00 p.m. in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Arrangements were made by the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, April 30, 1980 — Page 11 Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — H H' S’’ sW s®W $ s*»& MKiWs? .s»&.sMiss? .s.ss bs® *»w> »w>ac»■ a?Sfc »■ '•fcsS cs The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held April 10, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at Castleton Town­ ship Hall was called to order by President Harold Chris­ tiansen. Present: Curtis, Rizor, Hughes, Tobias, Hinck­ ley and Babcock. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. x Motion by Curtis, supported by Hughes that the fol­ lowing bills be presented and orders drawn on Treas­ urer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. GENERAL POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell ,. 259.69 Cons. Power (Office) ..... 100.01 Cons. Power (St. Lgts.) ..830.45 Hometown Lumber Yard ... 2.10 Nashville Hardware 13.35 Maple Valley News 445.63 J-Ad Graphics, Inc 35.00 Nashville Flowers & Jewelry 29.09 Time Ins. Co 20.20 Cadillac Overall Supply ..... 9.70 The Hecker Agency 119.00 Hastings Sanitary Service............... 1,575.00 JCPenney ... ...340.56 Duane Hamilton Excavating, Inc 1,035.00 Michigan Bell 59.64 Hometown Lumber Yard ... T.08 Nashville Hardware 11.79 Simon Pharmacy >. 9.86 Kent Oil Co........................ 273.22 Paul H. Callender Co...... 108.00 Nye Uniform Co... . 41.23 J.F. Jake Hill 42.60 The Hecker Agency 181.67 Ted's Service.......... 185.00 General Electric 13.20 GARAGE AND EQUIPMENT ?*» (**Js ‘W ,HS8*i 8ru ru ;z «.,;ru;»>> >>n . **’ isssan !' *®si >. S Mh j? MN# j: ib w^W WlitWsiii ***& jhiiL . lnkjkl “ aWtaiai ■tata ns^jisE Maj Mi if *® > bbixB ■ ‘Im • Ufcbl Ml Un|ii,liiil LMK Vtgafatab J2K taSMlli i»J3 WrYi frtfiij.M Ms ■ M n ji< Mri i at MM i® Facte Stfsi8»aa 1W fia**? l^tM,»<11 <1* ,< '*iS ,4 fll?-* J0 * *« ft"? " i* 1 »»! ! *0 fVt* *V0* Fr^^a’n^1 & dfe I I mW Jffi ‘ZtUl Michigan Bell Consumers-Power Hometown Lumber Yard Nashville.Hardware. Simon Pharmacy J.R. Fueslein............... Maple Valley Impl. Inc Miller Equipment Co Powers Shell Service Kent Oil Co..« 30.17 212.68 .. 84.14 20.65 3.18 0.70 6.27 316.73 6.10 480.45. WATER AND SEWER Mich. Bell (Sewer) 19.82 Mich. Bell (Water) 6.80 Cons. Power (Water) ..... 448.31 Cons. Power (Sewer) 43.77 Hometown Lumber Yard .. 45.00 Nashville Hardware 5.67 Nashville Co-op Elevator.. . 3.00 Simon Pharmacy........... 2.88 Fisher Scientific Co 54.75 Jones Std. Service....... 40.00 Purity Cylinder Gases ..... 13.96 Hoch Chemical Co............. 70.77 Total Communications.....15.00 U.S. Postmaster 45.40 Lonny Kienutske (Phone Calls 20.21 PARKS AND LIBRARY STREET DEPARTMENT Hometown Lumber Yard .. 21.25 Simon Pharmacy 3.29 Hometown Lumber Yard .. . 5.80 Nashville Hardware 38.70 Rieth-Riley Const. Co.......747.00 Nashville Co-op Elevator.. 51.00 Chempace Corporation 1,092.50 SEWER BOND INTEREST REDEMPTION Old Kent Bank & Trust Co 1,136.30 A letter was read from the Department of Public Health concerning a cross connection training seminar to be held in Lansing on April 15, 1980. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Curtis to send Leon Frith and Larry Corkwell to this meeting. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Curtis to adopt the FHA Auditor Agreement with Foote, Illes, Foote & Lloyd G.P.A. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported^/ Hughes to adopt the required FHA Bookkeepers Agreement. All ayes, motion carried. The Village Council authorized the Village Clerk to sign a FHA required Equal Opportunity Agreement and a Nondiscrimination agreement in connection with the new sewer project. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hinckley to adopt the Notice of Intent Resolution, Concerning .the proposed sewer project. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Tobias to adopt the Bond Authorizing Ordinance No. 4-10-80. All ayes, motion carried. Sealed bids on the 1978 Nova Police Car were opened. Bids were received as follows: Chris Schantz ..................................... $500.00 Lonny Kienutske ..•...$! ,086.21 Jack Dawson ............................ $350.00 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply ........ $800.00 Motion by Hinckley, supported by.Curtis to accept bid from Lonny Kientuske for $1,086.21. No Rizor, Hughes, Babcock and Tobias. Yes, Hinckley & Curtis. Motion defeated. Motion by Hughes supported by Rizor to advertise to accept sealed bids for the 1978 Nova police car to be opened at the next regular meeting held April 24, 1980. Minimum bid must be $1,085. All bids must be submitted to the Village Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 1980. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. No Curtis, Hinckley. Yes, Rizor-, Hughes, Babcock and Tobias. Motion’carried. The Police Report was given by Sgt. Koetje. The Department of Public Works report was given by Ray Hinckley, Chairman of the DPW. Motion by Curtis, supported by Hughes that President Christiansen appoint three member committee to meet with the Township Board on May. 7 to get a recommendation to bring back to the Village Council concerning use of the Township Hall. No Hinckley. Yes, Curtis, Babcock, Rizor, Tobias and Hughes. President Christiansen appointed a committee of Tobias, Curtis and Hughes. Motion by Tobias, supported by Hughes to adopt the 1980-81 Fiscal Year Budget including the Federal Revenue Sharing. All Ayes. Motion carried. Carl Tobias asked that as people are appointed to positions in the Village p gy that they be notified and record of date be kept m Village Hall. Motion by Rizor supported by Curtis to adopt a resolution to authorize the Village President to enter into a contract with B&B Development for landscaping lift station located on said property. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Hughes to Cash $15,000 s.ewer C.D. to pay the balance on the land contract owed to Kathy Luke. All ayes, motion carried. President Christiansen appointed Tobias, Hughes and Kienutske to the sewer committee. Lonny Kienutske, chairman. Motion to adjourn by Hinckley, supported by Rizor. All ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Date: April 24, 1980 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk - MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING The special meeting of the Nashville Village Coun­ cil held April 10, 1980 at 6:30 p.m. at Castleton Town­ ship Hall was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, -Curtis, Rizor, Hughes, Tobias, Babcock and Hinckley. Purpose of this special meeting was to present the planned use of the Federal Revenue Sharing in conjunction Vvith the 1980-81 fiscal year budget for the Village of Nashville. The planned use of the Revenue Sharing is as follows: Library ....... ________ .$1,500.00 Garage (roof) .$1,500.00 Cemetery (Chapel Roof) .$1,500.00 MV RRDC Park .$1,500.00 Water Tower (Demolition) ..... .$5,000.00 Street Construction'................ $14,973.00 Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Date: April 24, 1980 Community Education news water safety rules, information on required equipment etc. through the use of workbooks, films and discussion. At the end of the course the student will take a written examination. Upon successful completion of the course the student will receive a Boating Safety Certificate. The course is FREE and is open especially to 12 to 16 year olds but accompanying adults are welcoftie. For details or information call 543-3510 or 852-9275. Advanced country painting class Maple Valley Community Schools are pleased to an­ nounce a three session COUNTRY PAINTING CLASS to be offered in the Art Room ofthe Jr. - Sr. High School on three consecutive Wednesday evenings. Dates for the classes are May 7, May 14 and May 21, 1980 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Fee for the three classes is $5.00. If you have had. some experience with oils feel free to sign up for this class. Action-Ads Students should bring their HELP CARE FOR TWO regular oil painting supplies and light and a 16x20 canvas board. KIDS To enroll or for more in­ housekeeping. 852-1652. (tfn) formation please call either GARAGE SALE BY 852-9275 or 726-0041. SHRINKING WEIGHT WATCHER: More nearly new clothes, sizes 16, 18, 20, Boating safety 40,42, large and extra large, A pleasure boating course good clean rummage and will be held on Monday, May household vanity, some 12 and Tuesday, May 13 and antiques and collectibles, Thursday, May 15, 1980 in bunks, desk, post cards, 1956 Room A-l from 6:00 to 8:00 Dodge station wagon, p.m. at Maple Valley Jr. - Sr.. apartment size refrigerator. High School. The sponsor for Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. til this course is Eaton County dark. Kjergaard’s Hilltop Sheriff Dept. House, 135 Brumm Rd., The cpurse will cover North edge Nashville. 517­ Michigan Watercraft Laws,. 852-0860. s> NEW FREEDOM MAXI-PAD MINI-PAD RM 30's AIM JOHNSONS TOOTHPASTE 30 s BABY POWDER babv powder 4.6 oz. 14 oz. oving Remembrances for Mother’s Day Q-TIPS 170's GILLETTE RIGHT GUARD Mother’s Day Cards Deodorant Tell her how much you love her with a beautiful Hallmark card. Sunday, May 10. 79 JOHNSONS SUSPENSION 12 oz. $1 69 29 RIGHT GUARD VASELINE MAALOX BABY SHAMPOO 7 02. 5 oz. IOR A INTENSIVE CARE LOTION MAALOX PLUS 10 oz. SUSPENSION 12 oz. \ f Simon Pharmacy 1 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5:30 PHONE 852-0845 NASHVILLE 7^7 �The Maple Volley News, Noshville, Wednesday , April 30,1980— Page 12 Vermontville woman named corporate treasurer of Michigan Magnetics Audrey Ommen has been named corporate treasurer of Michigan Magnetics in Vermontville She is the first woman to hold the treasurer’s post in the history of the firm. Mrs. Ommen has been employed at Michigan Magnetics nearly 15 years, starting her career as secretary to the President and founder of the company, Charles Murphy of Hastings. She has been a secretary to every president in the company’s history. A graduate of Maple Valley High School, Mrs. Ommen is a native of the Vermontville area. __ The only interruption in her career was from 1961-66 when Mrs. Ommen took time out to raise a family. Since returning to the company in ‘66, she has served as secretary and acting con­ troller. She and her husband, Bernard Ommen, Jr. live on Gresham Highway near Vermontville. The couple s ^w0 children are Karen and Scott. ac(jve member of the congregational Church in Auto Service CENTER Vermontville, Mrs. Ommen is a former choir director for the church. Michigan Magnetics, established in 1954, celebrated 25 years bf business last year. The company manufactured magnetic recording heads for audio tape recorder manufacturers for most of its 25 years, but presently supplies recording heads for computers, security alarm systems, telephone an­ swering equipment and related industrial type devices. Walter Jemison of Woodland is the company’s president. Bernard Killinger, also of Woodland, is vice president and marketing director and has been with the company since 1959. Malcolm Fox of Charlotte is vice president of engineering. QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL AUGNMENT& BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • BRAKES Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 County youth can compete in state 4-H dairy poster contest By Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent An Eaton County young person could win top honors in the 1980 Michigan 4-H Dairy Poster Contest, co­ sponsored by the Michigan 4­ H Youth Program, the American Dairy Association of Michigan and the dairy farmers of Michigan. 4-H’ers9 to 19 years of age are eligible to compete in the state competition. All en­ tries will receive a special memento from the American Dairy Association, and state Community Events . . THANK-YOU... NOTICE: To all the merchants, teachers and parents who helped to make our Nashville PTO School Carnival a suc­ cess. We couldn't have done it without you. — THE NASHVILLE PTO All women interested in playing soft­ ball this summer but haven't found a team, call 852-9564. I still have a few openings. Mother-Daughter Banquet At the United Methodist Community House, May 7th at 6:30 p.m. Potluck supper, dishes will be furnished. Puppet show by Pat Nicol. Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. winners will receive prizes. “The purpose of the contest is to inform others about the value and im­ portance of milk,” says Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. “It is also an excellent opportunity for young people to show off their artistic skills,” Diuble adds. Young people interested in competing should design a 22 by 28-inch poster around the theme “Milk Is The One!” Contestants are encouraged to display their posters in community stores, businesses or schools to further promote the dairy industry. The contest is divided into three age divisions, and each entry will compete in its own division. Division I includes posters made by fourth through sixth grade students. Division II is for seventh and eighth graders, and Division III is open to ninth through 12th grade students. Interested youths should contact the Eaton "County Cooperative Extension service office for more details about the corftest and a copy of the official entry form. Posters must be produced before June 15 to qualify for the state com­ petition. NOTICE: Do not take newspapers or glass- to the pumphouse for recycling. The Scouts will not be able to collect glass or paper there anymore. Please save papers and glass and we will have drives to collect them periodically. (5-13) Tax relief for land owners By Allen Krizek, County Ext Director It may be time to take another look at how Public Act 116, Farmland and Open Space Preservation Act fits into your financial situation. According to Alien Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director, in May 1974, P.A. 116 was passed into state law to protect farmland and open space. The Act provides tax relief .to a landowner as long as the owner agrees to keep it in substantially un­ developed condition. The landowner pays property taxes as before, but any amount by which the tax on the land under agreement exceeds 7 percent of the owner’s household income, becomes a tax credit applied to the state income tax. If the credit is larger then income tax owed, the excess is refunded to the owner by direct payment Krizek says that many Eaton county landowners would benefit by enrolling in the Act. Interested landowners should contact the County Clerk’s office for application forms. The paper work should be started soon, since it can take from five to six months to reach a final agreement with the state. Additional information on P.A. 116 is available at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS MEANINGFUL MESSAGE - Governor Milliken, in Japan last week to promote trade for Michigan, telephoned back to again make the point that it would be much easier for Michigan to attract new business and jobs if we had reform of the workers’ comp system. PRIMARY ACTION - The status of Michigan’s May 20 Presidential Primary remains in doubt. Ajudge has ordered the primary not to be held due to its cost to local govern­ ments; and a legislative committee has met to consider repealing the primary. FITNESS WEEK - This has been designated Michigan Health and Fitness Week by the Governor, to highlight recreational opportunities and to promote physical fitness activities leading to good health, improved energy and long life. JUVENILE CODE - The House last week approved HB 4774-75-77-78, which together would, provide the first major revision bf Michigan’s juvenile code in over thirty years. The aim is to eliminate jailing of juveniles, provide couseling services, provide shelters for runaways, and give the courts more options in dealing with juveniles who commit violent crimes. I supported the intent of this legislation but reluctantly voted no on this package because it will cost millions of dollars to implement. During the current budget crisis in state government, it simply is not the appropriate time to start this major new program. TAX PROPOSALS? - There is much in the news of various tax-change proposals which are being proposed for the ballot this year. At last count there were around twenty major ones including both petition drives and legislative resolutions. However, as of this date there is no tax change proposal which has qualified for the November ballot. LIGHTS OUT - The Attorney General has ruled that two state laws prohibiting pilot lights on certain appliances using natural gas or liquid propane as a source of fuel are unconstitutional. He said the prohibition is not expressed in the laws’ title and another purpose is included. Our Con­ stitution requires that each law have' a single purpose in its title. SCHOOL EXPENSES - Governor Milliken has vetoed HB 4806, which would have permitted reimbursement of school board members for functions other than school board meetings. He said this is counter to our longtime tradition of “citizen” rather than “professional” school boards. MASSAGE PARLORS - Just before leaving for Japan, the Governor signed into law SB 493, which requires that massage parlor employees be paid minimum wage and that employers keep wage records. This is intended to help crack down on illicit massage parlors and sexual activities. TRAVEL PACK - National travel experts have rated the travel literature put out by our Travel Bureau as among the five best of the fifty states. This has resulted in additional good publicity for Michigan as a travel destination. Tourism is one of our three major industries. The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) it FREE ESTIMATES ★ R Nashville M-79 2, Carlisle ■ Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 CARLISLE 1*1 Battle Creek �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 30, 1980 — Page 13 Village nets $l,100 in disputed sale of police cruiser By Susan Hinckley The stalled sale of a used police cruiser caused division at Thursday’s Nash­ ville Village Council meeting, but a yes vote by Village President Harold Christiansen broke a tie that resulted in sale of the 1978 Chevrolet Nova for $1,100. That amount was the sole bid received after the council had rejected four earlier bids on the auto two weeks ago. The high offer at that time was $1,086, but the council decided by a 4-2 vote to turn it down and re­ advertise the car in hopes of securing a better offer. However, the sole bid received by Thursday’s extended deadline netted only an additional $14, which is approximately half the cost of ads placed by the village to secure new bids. “What you’ve done here is spend $26 in advertising to get $14 more than we had (offered us for the car) at our last meeting,” trustee Ray Hinckley told the four trustees who had favored rejecting the initial high bid. “That’s a heck of a waste of taxpayers’ money.” The initial high bid of $1,086 was overruled by the majority of the council, who favored re-advertising the vehicle. The early top bidder declined to hold his offer over. Trustee Forrest Babcock had suggested resubmitting the car for bids because he said he felt that even the high bid of $1,086 was too low, according to book value. On a motion by John Hughes, the majority of the council agreed two weeks ago. When they divided evenly Thursday on the issue, both Babcock and Hughes had voted to accept the $1,100 bid from Rorey Garn of 615 Sherman-St., Nashville, who bid on behalf of the Eaton County Christian Community, a Charlotte-based church group that reportedly hoped to acquire the vehicle for a Vietnamese family they are sponsoring in this country. In other action Thursday, Citizens of the week 2*488* Awards for good citizenship have been presented to Matt Carpenter, Michael Bhantz, Kevin Engel, Amy Martin, and Ken Meade this week. They are students at Nashville’s Fuller Street and Kellogg Elementary Schools. Matt Carpenter, who resides on Middle Street, is a first grade student in Miss Harns’ class. Math is his favorite subject in school. Matt,7, is very interested in baseball. He plans to be an outfielder on a baseball team called the Hardware Screws this summer. He enjoys practicing his catching with his dad so he will be a good outfielder. Matt is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Carpenter. . SSsw ■WiW^iiBjg^ ■W YsfiqiBii IvA^hiu, faBireiftaaiBMjit! nsntdMim0p □" ■IE2EMI ■uVl^tUkMil ■sapTOissteE me ■ ii" _ oiisenttiM)1 vuniijr^ ^■tenB^wia .-x:s:ihsa? StaffG®11 ^ Amy Martin and Ken Meade were named good citizens at Kellogg School. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) He likes to work on model trucks and also collects pictures of cars and trucks. Michael Schantz is the son of Christine and Homer Schantz of Maple Grove Road. Michael’s favorite sub­ jects are math, cursive, writing, and spelling. He is a student in Anne Drake’s second grade room. Helping with the farm animals and doing chores are activities Michael loves when he’s not in school. The nine-year-old especially likes to feed his pet bird “Pretty Boy.” Kevin Engel, 10, enjoys dancing, roller skating, drawing, and rock collec­ ting. Kevin is a fourth grader and the son of Richard Engel of Queen St. His teacher is Mrs. Jacoby. Spelling, reading, and math are Kevin’s favorite subjects. Amy Martin is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Martin of E. Sherman St. Amy, 10, enjoys playing, tennis as an extracurricular activity. English is her favorite subject in Mr. Smith’s fifth grade room. Ken Meade is active in Boy Scouts. He also enjoys participating in baseball, hunting, football, and hockey. Math and science are the favorite subjects of the sixth grader. Ken is a student in Sandy Briggs room. He reside’s on Clark Road with his parents, Ken and Connie Meade. the council approved hourly wage boosts for employees of the Village Police Depart­ ment and Department of Public Works, as follows: Sgt. #Gene Koetje, $6.74 to $7.24; Patrolman Walter Pincumbe, $5.89 to $6.39; DPW head Leon Frith, $6.74 to $7.04; and DPW crew, Arden Schantz, $6.49 to $6.79; Larry Corkwell, $5.49 to $5.89, and Scott Decker, $5.36 to $5.76. The raises are retroactive to March 1,1980, the start of the village’s 1980-81 fiscal year. In other business Thur­ sday the council: --Received notification that an additional $17,850 grant has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for land acquisition relative to Nash­ ville’s proposed new $4.8 sewer expansion project. --Tabled action on transfer of ownership of a 1979 Class C Liqour License at 107 Main Promotion Sunday planned May 4 The First Congregational Church of Vermontville will be holding its first annual Sunday School Promotion Sunday, May 4. The Sunday School students and teachers will be served breakfast at 9:45. At 11:00, during church ser­ vices, the students will receive their promotion certificates. Greg Trine will also receive a Bible for his promotion from the third to the fourth grade. The teachers that will be recognized are: Louise Viele, Edith Swartz, Sharon Mason, Joan Hasselback, Margaret Foote, Laurie Hale, Debbie Best, Joan Hansen, Janice Ainsworth, Laurie Kipp, Jill Shance, Ann Ewing and pianist Betty Thrasher. All friends and relatives of these students and teachers are invited to attend this special promotion service. Street from John W. Gorodenski to “107, Inc.” pending background in­ vestigation of potential buyers. --Granted permission for village employees who are members of Nashville’s volunteer fire or ambulance departments to answer calls during work with hourly rate to continue during their absence, until the end of the normal work shift. -Agreed to direct Village Attorney David Dimmers to take action on an alleged zoning violation case in­ volving Robert Bloom’s operation of an auto repair businss in the village. —Approved necessary cleanup and repair at village-owned property on Greggs Crossing Road where fire of undetermined origin destroyed a large shed early last Wednesday. VERMONTVILLE Township Notice is hereby given that the Presidential Primary and Commis­ sioner District No. 10 special elec­ tion will be held May 20, 1980 in the Vermontville Opera House. The polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nominating petitions are avail­ able for all Vermontville Township offices at 174 E. First Street. BOBBI HOEFLER, Vermontville Township Clerk H&S BALE THROW RACK 9 X 1 6 $7 15 Unassembled $2500 Set up charge NOW TAKING ORDERS Citizenship awards were presented to (from left) Matt Carpenter, Kevin Engel and Michael Schantz at Fuller Street Elementary. Farmer’s Feed Service . Available in Two Weeks 1006 E. Railroad HASTINGS Ph: 945-9926 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, April 30, 1980 — Page 14 Junior High youth manicure school yard The grounds at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School received a sprucing for spring last Wednesday, thanks to Junior High students. Under direction of the Jr. High Student Counpil, and with the blessing of the Maple Valley schopl board and the guidance of several teachers, the youngsters devoted an entire afternoon to the job of cleaning up the premises. Shrub beds were weeded, trash was picked up, the lawn was raked, holes on the ground were filled and bare spots were seeded with grass. “We have a great school here and we want it to look nice,” said Jennie Filter, president of the Junior High Student Council. The whole idea of the cleanup was to improve the appearance of the school yard,, and Wednesday’s effort made a noticeable improvement. ‘‘It was entirely the kids’ idea and we think it’s great,’’ commented Russell Koons, one of the supervising teachers. Workers were rewarded with a good supply of coke and hot dogs, furnished by the student council. And the industrious youngsters completed the project in plenty of time to enjoy the treats. Fill dirt was trucked by backbreaking effort. Wheeling the load is Dan Lykins, w hile Jay Greene handles rake and Don Lee, jight, scatters grass seed. Holes were filled and grass seed sown during a spring sprucing job at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School last Wednesday. Preparing the soil are, from left: Susan Jensen, Lane Brumm, Jennie Filter, Dennis Bonney, and Marcia Harwood. Vermontville news by...Ava Kroger The 40th annual Maple Syrup Festival proved to be quite successful, in spite of the scare the weatherman gave us Thursday with that snow storm. Weeding shrub beds at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School during Wednesday’s Congratulations to Mrs? cleanup project are Tammy James and Mike Platte. Hildred Peabody as chair­ man and Mrs. Kate Bosworth as co-chairman. Mrs. Peabody was honored as the Community Out­ standing Citizen for her twelve years as chairman. Many other people and ■ , ■ , I committees deserve praise, one especially to Mr. Doug Another festival come and consider the Vermontville The other gold. Kelsey for an outstanding gone, each year we say this community my home, love So long, adieu, good-bye, job as MC and to Mr. Steve one is the best. It keeps ya one and all. I will be till we meet again. Rathburn and Mrs. Mary getting bigger and better. A taking a job with the Housing Dora Prescott Martin for their fantastic job done by all. Commission in Potterville, announcement of various Thanks to Hildred Peabody, and will be moving soon into features of the parade. Kate Bosworth, Doug the complex called Parkview The Crown Amusement Kelsey, Dorothy Carpenter, Terrace Hoping one day to Company of Ada provided Thanks Dora Vern Trowbridge, all be back among you. the many thrilling rides and committee members, and Thanking you for making my for all your games. At the museum there each of you for making this a years here happy and were persons from as far news ... We're safe and sane one. Com­ fruitful in more ways than I away as California and ments on our Arts & Crafts can mention. A little saying sure all your Montana who registered. Show. It’s the best in this my son Russell came home The Methodist Church readers will miss part of our state. with when in the fifth grade. served barbecued chicken to No news this time folks - Make new friends, you. nearly 2,000 people. I’m taking this space to say But keep the old. Some of the out-of-town The Maple Valley News my good-bye to you all. I One is silver. persons here for the weekend were: Mr. and Mrs. (Becky 43 Kelsey) Paul Strange, John, Lisa and Kelsey Anne from Milwaukee, Wis. Also Mr. and Mrs. Chalmer Colcord from Niles, Michigan who have been coming for 32 years, at the Kenyon Peabody home. Visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Seitz were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Dandy of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Aldag from Springfield, Ill. Mr. end Mrs. Dave and Karen Rishel, Derek, Jody and Kieth from Rossville, 1028 Sherman St., Nashville HOURS: . Ind, at Harold Benedict’s. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rowley PH. 852-9854 (Christine Powers) from Jonesville and Mr, and Mrs. East Side.. .west Side all around the town oras sse OPENING... May 1st • FRESH FRUITS S VEGETABLES • Our own FLOWER and VEGETABLE PLANTS — WILL BE READY SOON Mon -Sat. 9-8 Sunday 9-6 Leo Baker from Charlotte, Rev. and Mrs. Luren Strait from Greenville. At the Leta Nagle home were Mr. and Mrs. Les Harrison and Charles Hanson from Elkgrove, Ind., Mr. Dale .Walters from Manistee, Pete Haines from Hastings. Saturday callers were Mrs. Lyle Rinehart and family from Holt and Mrs. Louise Combs from Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barrett from Grand Rapids: Mr. and Mrs. Scott Taylor from Thornapple Lake. Several Senior Citizen buses from, Flushing, Jackson, Plymouth, etc. David and Bonnie Berry (son of Vera (Loveland) Bej^ry) and nephew of Dorothy Gutchess from Battle Creek, I hear Atty. General Frank Kelly visited the Museum on Sunday. The Vermontville Historical Society expresses their thanks to members of the Eaton County Society Who helped Saturday at the Museum. Friends of Mr. Ernie Dies are sorry to hear he was taken ill and spent the weekend in intensive care at Ingham Medical Hospital. Monday a.m. reports he is stable. He is in Room 515 and having more tests. Relatives of Mr. Jesse Hawkins, 77,'received word of his death Thursday at Williamston. He was a member of the V.H.S. Class of 1922 and was a teacher here for one year. Mrs. Isabelle Seitz received word of the death of her brother, Mr. Howard Brumm, of Charlevoix. Those attending the funeral Tuesday were Mr. and Mrs. Kieth Sietz, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Zemke and Mr. Carter Brumm. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shull of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Reinhart Zemke were Wednesday evening supper guests of Margreta and Martha Zemke. Mr. Ray Snyder was painfully injured Wednesday when a knife he was shar­ pening fell and pierced his foot Mrs. Ruth Aldrich and daughters, Mrs. Leone Gordon of Charlotte and Mrs. Ione Jackson of Sun­ field, visited a grand­ daughter, Debbie Winkler, in Lake Odessa, who has twins. Pictures were taken of Mrs. Aldrich and the two sets of twins. Mrs. Ava Kroger, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Winegar, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Siple, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rodriguez and Crista Lynn were some from the area who attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Carson Ames at the Kalamo Methodist Church Sunday. Several of the Methodist Church ladies will be at­ tending the 12:30 p.m. potluck Tuesday at the Gresham Church to hear an Indian Missionary from Oklahoma speak. Action-Ads NOTICE: Do not take newspapers or glass to the pumphouse for recycling. The Scouts will not be able to collect glass or paper there anymore. Please save papers and glass and we will have drives to collect them periodically. (5-13) CALL LANGHAM’S REMODELING. For all large and small construction needs and repairs. Licensed. 852-9300', Nashville. (5-14) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, April 30, 1980 — Page 15 Everybody is taking a reading break at M.V. Jr.-Sr. High Sports MV runner-up in Syrup Festival Invitational Over the weekend, the Maple Valley Lions participated'in its own annual Maple Valley Invitational baseball tournament held in Vermontville. Eight teams participated in the tour­ nament as teams from Hastings, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Ionia, Olivet, Pennfield, Bellevue came to Maple Valley. Maple Valley drew Bellevue in their opening round and the Lions were victorious 2-1. Jeff Horn pitched the Lions to victory, giving up only four hits to the Broncos. The Lions were paced by Don Fox,, two hits; T Todd Gearhart and Jon Kint, one apiece. The second ball game of one the Lions will greatly treasure as the Lions downed Hastings 11-1. The Lions had their hitting shoes on as they pounded the 10 hits against three different Hastings pitchers. Don Fox got three more hits as in the two ballgames. Fox played, he was now five for five. Also getting hits for the Lions were Todd Gearhart, Chris Beebe, Aaron Snider, Jeff Mead, Stan McClintock, Terry Pierce and Jon Kint, all with one apiece. Arron Snider gave up only one earned run and tossed a fine three hitter. The Lions would now be in the finals against Ionia. In the final game, the Lions would lose to Ionia 17-6. It was a close ballgame, 3-2, Ionia’s favor in the fourth inning when the fireworks began. In the fourth inning, Ionia scored seven runs on six hits and the Lions trailed Ionia the rest of the way. Vern Sargent led the hitting attack with three hits, Todd Gearhart had two and Don Fox, Jeff Mead and Terry Pierce all Jhad one apiece. I would like to congratulate the Lions varsity baseball team on a fine showing this past weekend. To get a second place finish in an eight team tournament and a beautiful trophy as the team did, shows that we have some fine ballplayers in our baseball program. Tennis team finished second Saturday, the boys tennis team traveled to Eaton Rapids to compete in the Eaton Rapids Invitational. Participating in the com­ petition were Eaton Rapids, Maple Valley, Olivet and Potterville. Maple Valley brought home a trophy after taking a victorious second place. Bringing home victories were: Jim Myers at first him sills mlttekjiBU i Ora OTiKita IrM sfciHf tex t bjStjtaw teix w is itaiMfheniihiisr£ EcMpttls tffc to l Ji ]fc M Iftk isi ite fc ta ijrt Mo d Oto iii t fctetort tjte fell, iliilsl i 0 gjg ^tOtel’W® PidifBjffttitaii’ ^asiti««si ifw „ , fcW.*’ ti i * * * * nil! *i jiitfr* 9 tetowf®r0"* w®0" It *&'■ Ot 'OOrt^uol' {B®r t^^Lur olll'l ll ’* £!■»$* singles against Potterville; Greg Rodriguez at second singles against Potterville and Olivet; Tom McMillon at fourth singles against Potterville and Olivet; John Davis and Tord Fransson at first doubles against Pot­ terville and Olivet; Leonard Eaton and Brad Harris at second doubles against Olivet; and Ken Christopher and Jeff Burger at third doubles against Potterville and Olivet. We would also like to recognize Ray Hole’s great effort. The boys showed great effort to win the trophy, one of two that has ever been won by the M.V. tennis team. Coach Ed Sampson was very pleased and thought the trophy was well deserved. If you happened to walk into Maple Valley Junior­ Senior High last Wednesday between 8:30 and 8:50, you would have found that the entire school was filled with bookworms. Students, teachers, ad­ ministrators, and non­ teaching personnel are all participating in a new weekly “Reading Break” program. If you’re a guest in the building during that time, be prepared to have a book thrust into your hand. The school’s Reading Consultant Shannon Drotar introduced the program to Maple Valley to encourage everyone to read for pleasure. Textbooks are banned during that time period but, other books, magazines, and comic books are “in.” The program began last Wednesday and will be evaluated after a five-week period. Each reading break will be 20 minutes long. When are you going to take your... 4 reading break ’ Students in room of teacher Shannon Drotar take a reading break: (from left), Jim Colby and Al Symonds. Judy Laurie, secretary to MVHS principal Burr Hartenburg reads at her desk during 20-minute sustained reading session. Girls race 9th at Olivet Relays At the Olive); Relays on jumped 4’8” and 4’6” Friday, the girl’s track team respectively.. Gaining points for the girls scored 14 points and placed 9th out of 12 teams. Medals were: the varsity 440 relay were awarded for first, team of April and Brenda Browne, Kathy Gaedert and second and third places, Winning Maple Valley’s Melanie Rogers; the shot put only medals were Kris team of Dawn Munn and Sample and Melissa Coff­ Tracy Symonds were edged man in the high jump. The out of a medal by an inch and girls placed third and took fourth place; and in the Olivet Special Relay in which a discus is passed instead of a baton, the team of Tracy Symonds, Dawn Munn, Suzi Horn and Sandy Snowden took 5th place. The girls’ next meet is a double-dual with Portland and Carson City at home on Wednesday at 4:00. Baseball splits twin bill Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team split its first league doubleheader of the season with Lakeview. Lakeview won the first game by the scorfrof 1-0 and Maple Valley took the second game 4-0. In the first game, Jeff Horn only allowed three hits to Lakeview, however, the Lions’ bats were silent as Jeff Large from Lakeview tossed a no-hitter against the Lions. In the second game, it looked again like the Lions’ bats would not come alive until the fourth inning. With the Lions leading 1-0, the Lions after one out began to come alive. Aaron Snider got on by throwing error from the first baseman and went to second. Then Newman Maurer singled Snider home and the Lions had a 2-0 lead. The Lions scored the second and third runs when in the same inning with two outs Stan McClintock got a base hit and then with runners on second and third Roger Drake sent both runners home with a key double down Girls track dumped by Montabella — In the first conference meet of the season, the girls track team lost to a strong Montabella team by a score of 91-33. Taking firsts were: Kris Sample in the high jump; Melissa Coffman in the 440 yd. dash; and the 440 relay team of April and Brenda Browne, Kathy Gaedert and Melanie Rogers. Taking seconds were: Kelly MacDonald in the 110 hurdles, Kathy Gaedert in the 100 yd. dash and also the 220 yd. dash. Taking thirds were Melanie Rogers in the long jump, Shelly Wisirrn the mile; Kari Kraai in the 440 yd. dash; Brenda Browne in the 220 yd. dash; and Dawn Wells in the two mile run. A highlight of the meet was in the 100 yd. dash. Kathy Gaedert set a new school record of 29.06. The girls meet Carson City at home on Thursday. the left Snider pitched the shutout as he gave up four hits in five innings of work. Maple Valley is 1-1 in league play. Track drops first meet The Maple Valley varsity track team dropped their first league meet 94-38 to Montabella. Setting new school records were Tom Brooke in the discus with a toss of 119’11¥4”. Rusty Blakely set a new mark in the 120 high hurdles at 15.08 seconds, and Don Halsey in the two mile with a time of 10:29.6. The old marks that were bettered were 119’1”, 15’3 and 10:45.0 respectively. Also taking places for the Lions were Don Beck, third in the discus; Gregg Sutfin, third in pole vaulting. Shot put was swept by Jim Travoli, Don Beck and Alan Wells. Don Halsey first in the mile, Brett Hummel third in the 440. Todd Braden first and Steve Hummel third in the 330 low hurdles and Dave McGinely third in the 220. The Lions record is now 1-1 overall and 0-1 in the league. 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Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 107, No. 50 —Wednesday, May 7, 1980 Maple Valley Schools seek 3-mill increase Voters in the Maple Valley voted to request the threeSchool District will be asked mills ($3 on each $1,000. of next month to approve a state equalized valuation) three-mill tax increase for for one year. operations. In a report to the board, The issue will appear on Superintendent Carroll Wolff the ballot during the annual said Maple Valley Schools school board election have the lowest tax levy of Monday, June 9. any area school. The last operational It was also pointed out that millage increase was in 1974 Governor William Milliken’s and school officials cite state aid proposal for the rapidly increasing costs in 1980-81 school year doesn’t most all areas of education provide the additional funds as the primary reason for the -needed to continue the needed increase. present educational Additional operational program. There also is a funds will be necessary possibility that the state will during the coming school be unable to pay out the year if the district is going to basic state aid formula in be able to continue the full which could result in the present educational loss of additionaldollars program in most all areas, from the state level. they said. Increased costs to the The school district district include the cost of presently operates on 22.3 personnel to provide special mills. Of that amount 14 programs for students,and mills have been approved by also maintenance costs. voters and 8.3 mills are General operational and allocated by the county. utility costs have been inThe decision to seek three creasing rapidly along with additional mills was made the general increases in by the Maple Valley Board of transportation costs. Education during a speciall Maintenance expenses this meeting April 29. The board year included the replacement of the boiler at Fuller Street School, general ceiling repair woik in the boys locker room at the Jr.Sr. High School, and replacement of the tile in the hall at Maplewood Elementary. The windows on the east side of the Kellogg Elementary and the win­ dows in the office area and classroom above the office are scheduled to be replaced this summer. Final action on acceptance of bids and awarding of contract for this work will be done at the regular May board meeting. The bids were actually received Tuesday night, but no action was taken at that time enabling the architect time to review the bids submitted. Voters, at the June elec­ tion, also will be electing one member to the board of education. Fredrick Corkins was the only person to file a nominating petition. In­ cumbent Charles Viele did not seek re-election to the board. In other business, the board accepted a letter of resignation from Hildred Peabody who plans to retire at the end of this school year. Mrs. Peabody has served as the coordinator of special education along with being an elementary counsellor at Maplewood Elementary School. A letter of resignation also was accepted from Ed Sampson as varsity girls and boys tennis coach effective at the end of this school year. The board accepted a letter of resignation effective at the end of this school year from Randy Hummel. Approval was granted to continue the student notebook which is currently being used in the Jr.-Sr. High School. Tenure was approved for Jr.-Sr. High School teachers Charles Tait and Marjorie Wolff. Maplewood Elementary teacher Sheryl Berry was approved for tenure. Second year probationary approval was given elementary teachers Laurie Fox and Robin Glerum providing there is an Board members accepted opening for both of them in charges as presented by the special education building principal Bill program next year. Christensen relative to the The school district has one teaching performance of special education teacher on fifth grade teacher Irma a leave of absence now, and Lawhead. The board it is uncertain if she will members voted to accept the return or not next school charges. A hearing may be year. held at a later date regar­ Second year probation was ding this matter at the approved for Jr.-Sr. High discretion of Mrs. Lawhead. School staff members Lynn Approval was granted to Buiko, Carole Bustamante, continue contracts for the Linda Johnson, Roy John­ remainder of the teaching son, Robert Losik, Robert staff who had been granted Melrose, and Norma tenure in prior years. Peterson. A short discussion was Action was taken to notify held about the organization Kathy Sniegowski that Mrs. of the band program in­ Watson will be returning cluding more advance notice from her leave of absence to the band students which will mean that there regarding the time and place isn’t a position open for where activities will be held. Kathy next school year. Pat A meeting will be held with Zanter will not come up for the building trades in­ consideration until the end of structor May 5 to discuss the the first semester during the general program and to 1980-81 school year. review the progress being Elementary learning made this year on the house disabilities consultant being built at Fuller Heights. Phyllis Southwick was ap­ Board member Wayne proved for second year Cogswell was absent from probation. the board meeting. and Raymond Hinckley, and other village officials: Clerk Susan Corkwell, Treasurer Lois Elliston, and Assessor Justin Cooley. The event proved to be a learning session for the officials as well as their constituents. One question dealing with whose responsibility it is to maintain village sidewalks resulted in officials con­ sulting the village charter. There, it was learned that the responsibility lies with the village but the cost may be charged to the property owner. According to the charter, the council may assess the property owner whose land abuts^ the sidewalk. The council may also, by a two-thirds vote of the trustees, elect to have the village pick up the tab. Potential growth of Nash­ ville was extensively discussed in the 3-hour session. Newly-elected trustee Calvin Rizor questioned the overall direction of the people are going to pay more village. “Do we have long range taxes, or refuse to pay more plans?” asked Rizor. “I taxes, and we are going to don’t know what the 2-year lose services,” he said. Whose responsibility it is plan of Nashville is, let alone to encourage an industry to the 10-year plan.” Rizor said he would like to locate in Nashville and learn more about the goals where to place potential new for the Riverside businesses were ’ also Recreational Park now discussed. Other topics being developed on the banks considered at Thursday’s of the Thornapple, west of meeting included: -The surfacing of graveled Main Street, by a cor­ poration of community village street “stubs,” such as North State, Middle and volunteers. Whether or not Nashville Queen from Reed to the and other needs or wants industry was river, also a popular topic at the deteriorating and unpaved village streets. Town Hall Meeting. -The merits of a recently “What we need is small industry” said Village surfaced business district President Harold parking lot, designed to hold Christiansen. “But there are more than 100 autos. -How to better inform the some people who want to see of the home Nashville stay exactly the public same size it is now. They rehabilitation program available for low-income don’t want it to grow.” Limiting the growth of the families through a $405,000 village will limit what local U.S. Housing and Urban government is able to do for Development Block Grant us, noted newly-elected recently designated for trustee John Hughes. cont. page 5 — “To stay stagnant means ( Variety of topics discussed at Nashville’s ‘Town Hall meeting’ by Susan Hinckley Ideas far outnumbered -attendants at Nashville’s first annual Town Hall Meeting held at Castleton Township Hall last Thursday evening, but the gathering was rated a success by village officials. Despite the small turnout of citizens, the session proved to bea valuable guide for Nashville village trustees who were seeking direction for the 1980-81 year. Public input was lively on many varied subjects, and the give-and-take between of­ ficials and the audience^ allowed every opinion to be aired in an informal manner. All exchanges were con­ ducted in a friendly and open-minded atmosphere. The annual Town Hall Meeting was instituted in March by the Nashville Village Council in an attempt to encourage more public participation in village government. Local officials now plan to call such a meeting each spring, shortly after the new council takes office on April 1. Thursday’s meeting was chaired by Village President Harold Christiansen. Fielding questions from the audience were trustees Helen Curtis, Calvin Rizor, Carl Tobias, John Hughes It was a great 40th birthday for Ron Tobias When Ron Tobias of Nashville walked out of his house to start his daily milking chores one day last week, he was surprised to find the biggest birthday greeting he's ever received. In honor of Ron's 40th birthday, friends decorated one of Ron's buildings with a huge colorful banner proclaiming the occasion. Crepe paper and balloons completed the festive decor. A party later and some more 40th surprises made ade the event a memorable one. Ron resides at 391 N. Clark Rd. (Maple Valley News photo by Virginia Alles) �The Mople Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday, May 7, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News Seasonal events in ob­ servance of Mother’s Day fill the calendar this month as Nashville folks join in the traditional honoring of “Mom.” Several local churches have special banquets planned, and mothers will be the focal point of many Sunday ser­ vices, May 11. A Mother-Daughter Banquet at the United Methodist Church will be held in the Community House at 6:30 p.m. Wed­ nesday, May 7. Pat Nicol of Charlotte will entertain with a puppet show. As this report was going to press, the Nashville Baptist Church was set to honor “Mom” in a first-time-ever eventfor the local church. It was a Mother-Son Banquet held Monday evening at the Maple Valley High School cafeteria. This event was to be a counterpart of an earlier Father-Daughter Banquet staged in April by the church. All mothers attending morning services at the Nashville Church of the Nazar ene on Mother’s Day will be honored with a special gift. In addition, that Sunday has been designated as “Baby Dedication Day." Any parent wishing to have a child dedicated during this service should contact Rev. Richard Wadsworth prior to that time. At Mother’s Day services at the Nashville United Methodist Church Sunday morning, each mother present will be given a small flowering plant Mother’s Day services will begin at 10:45 a.m. at the Nashville Assembly of God, which is 15 minutes earlier than regular Sunday wor­ ship. One special mother will receive recognition and all mothers will be honored. Each will receive a gift during the service Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Clara) Liebhauser of Nash­ ville arrived home last week after wintering at Naples, Florida. They left for the south the latter part of Oc­ tober and enjoyed a good season in the Florida sun. Several other Nashville “snowbirds” are now winging their way home. A carload of Nashville folks attended the funeral service last Tuesday at Charlevoix for Howard E. Brumm, a former local resident who died unex­ pectedly Saturday. Going from here was Joe Andrews, Nelson Brumm, Ed-and Edna Smith, and Mary Jane (Andrews) Oaster. In ad­ dition, two carloads of relatives from the Ver­ montville area also traveled north for the service. Also attending from the rural Battle Creek area were Ruth and Sterling Bahs, who are known to many local residents. Incidentally, Howard Brumm would have been 74 on his next birthday, not 75, as appeared in this column last week. As many of our readers know, Howard has been a frequent con­ tributor both to this column and the “Memories” Some persons in grief act casual and simulate composure. People have a grudging admir­ ation for the person who can endure great sorrow with dignity. But there may be a narrow line between self control and suppression. This kind of bereaved person may appreciate your kindness more than they indicate. 'Voqt' FUNERAL DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 By Susan Hinckley feature. He had a very from a pan on the stove and special knack for capturing, did an estimated $500 to $600 on paper some of the more damage to the apartment. humorous anecdotes of There was considerable Nashville’s earlier day. smoke damage in other Though we never had an rooms, but the fire was opportunity to meet Howard, confined to the kitchen. he had become a good friend Bryans sought treatment through letters and we will later at Pennock Hospital for smoke inhalation and a miss him. Miss Julie Ann Reid, burned hand. He was treated daughter of Mr. and Mrs. and released. His wife was in Charles Reid of Nashville, the apartment at the time of was feted last Tuesday the fire but was not injured. evening at a bridal shower The couple’s two young given by the PFC missionary children had spent the night group of the Nashville with relatives and were not Baptist Church. The event home. was held in the church Putnam Park in Nashville basement with 40 persons in will be the scene Saturday attendance. Decoration of and Sunday, May 10 and 11, the room and tables was of the second tournament of done by Cathy Vessecchia of the 1980 season for the Nashville. Food for the affair Wolverine State Horseshoe­ was furnished by Virginia Pitchers Association. Burd, Shirley Mater, Participants from around Majorie Shilton, Gloria this area of Michigan are Johncock and Suzy Corkwell, expected to enter the all local. Sandy Priddy of competition; many may Nashville baked and arrive in campers and stay decorated the lovely shower at the park. Lyle French, cake. Petie Latta, local, was local member of the WSHin charge of games for the PA, said the turnout may not party. Many lovely and be great at this early tourney useful gifts were received by but a large group is expected Julie, who will wed Mike at a July 4, 5 and 6 event set Hamilton of Nashville later for Putnam Park. Works are this month. already in progress to make Mrs. Margaret Swiger of that Fourth of July weekend Nashville hosted a get- a special community event together last Tuesday af­ in order to extend a very ternoon for a small birthday warm welcome for con­ club that is comprised .pf testants from Michigan, several ladies who formerly surrounding states, and worked together at the local Canada. Further reports will school cafeteria. Birthdays keep readers advised of the observed Tuesday were’ upcoming event. those of Margaret and also Play starts May 20 for a Lois Gardner of rural softball league recently Vermontville. Also attending formed by several churches were Barbara Gagne, in this area. Additional Vermdntville, and Barbara details will be furnished as Mix and Gloria Johncock, game time nears. both of Nashville. After Mr. and Mrs. Richard traditional birthday refresh­ (Feme) Green of Nashville ments, the ladies enjoy were in Grand Rapids chitchatting and looking at Saturday to call on his sister, pictures of Mrs. Mix’s recent Mrs. Bruce (Dorotha) trip to Venezuela. Brumm of rural Nashville, Golden Agers of the Nash­ who underwent major ville United Methodist surgery at Ferguson - Droste Church will meet for a noon - Ferguson on April 22, She potluck dinner at the expects to be hospitalized Community House on two weeks. Dorotha is in Friday, May 9. Room 326. The address is 72 The Nashville Chamber of Sheldon, S.E., 49503. Commerce will meet After visiting ' Mrs. Wednesday, May 14, for a 7 Brumm, the Greens called p.m. dinner at the Steak on Feme’s niece and family: House Restaurant in Nash­ Norma Schulze Fillmore, ville. her husband Lyle, and The Nashville Fire Dept, daughter Julane, of Grand was called out bright and Rapids. The Greens were early Sunday morning to Saturday evening dinner extinguish a kitchen fire at guests of the Fillmores. the Frank Bryans apartment Word has been received on South Main Street, across that Mrs. Bertha Becker of from the Fargo Service -Nashville continues to im­ Station. The blaze started prove following recent surgery to mend a broken hip. She is now able to get around with a walker, her granddaughter reports. Mrs. Becker is at Ingham Medical in Lansing at 401 West Greenlawn, 48910. Mrs. Helen Furlong of Nashville was in Reading from Saturday through Monday last week for a visit with her three nieces and their families there. Patricia Brown of Morton, Illinois, daughter of Mrs. Myron Brown bf rural Nash­ ville, is at Quantico, Virginia for four weeks, attending the FBI Academy there. Patricia will be involved in intensive study in the Hair, Fiber and Basic Serology Dept, at the academy. This additional training will aid Patricia in her work as a forensic scientist with the State of Illinois. Received a nice letter last week from Mrs. Ada (Noyes) Dickinson, a former local resident now of Tampa, Florida. She wrote about the recent “Memories” story on the old Feighner School northwest of Nashville. A clipping of the article had been sent to her by a relative. Ada appeared in a 1910 school photo we had used with the story but had published without names since most were unknown at that time. Later, Mrs. Elmer ,(Ethel Feighner) Curtis of Nashville, who was also in the photo, phoned us to supply the students’ names. We subsequently reported those in a Nashville News column. However, Mrs. Dickinson does not regularly receive the News and ap­ parently did not see that update. She sent a listing of the students’ names, as she remembered them. The names corresponded with NOTICE of17396133 THURSDAY, MAY 15,1980 7:00 P.M. . at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville PURPOSE: A request for a variance for the prop­ erty located at 514 Sherman Street has been submitted by Dennis Walker.. The request concerns changing a one-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling in an R-l district. SHARLOT A. SOURS, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARR YVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville CHURCH Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. Sun. A.M. Worship.. 9:15 Sunday School ...10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN I. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Sunday School ...10 a.m. Sunday: HASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. AM Service ..........11 a.m. Worship ...11 a.m. PM Service ............ 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m Wed. Service.......... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening A.M. Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Youth...Roger Claypool 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m. Morning Service . 11 a.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Sunday Evening REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. PAUL L. BOGER 803 Reed St., Nashville TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School ..11 a.m.. Holy Day Masses ('/> mile East of M-66,5 miles south of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p.m., Youth Fellowship Sunday .......... 6p.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. the evening before Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. ASSEMDLY OF GOD CHURCH those supplied earlier, except for the two boys who had been tentatively identified by Mrs. Curtis only by the last name of Raymond. Mrs. Noyes offerd the lastname of Silsby, but also drew a blank on the first names of the two youngsters. Whether the boys’ family name was Raymond or Silsby, one thing seems clear. They were not longtime residents. Mrs. Noyes thinks the two attended Feighner School only a year or so. Mrs. Curtis agreed; she recalled them as tenants in an area where families generally were rooted for years. Thanks to Mrs. Dickinson for sharing her memories with us. A Senior High Prom Night is planned by youths of the Nashville Baptist Church. The group will depart the local church at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 9; for dinner and a program at the Holiday Inn in Battle Creek. Facilities have also been reserved in the city for games of tennis and racquetball later. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville were in Hastings Saturday to attend an auction sate. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Reid, daughter Jennifer and Brandy Whipple of Nashville; Later, all had supper with Dave and Anetta Tredinnick and family of Hastings. Mrs. Dorothy Schutte of Nashville was a Saturday evening caller, and the Vaughn Reids and Brandy Whipple were Sunday dinner guests at the Clarence Reid home. Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid were in Battle Creek to visit his sister and brother-in-law, Ethel and Frank Shaver. They returned home by way of PASTOR MARVIN POTTER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 South Main, Vermontville Worship. Worship Servjce. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School... 10 a.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER Sunday: Morning Worship. 11 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church Worship ..11 a.m, A.M. Worship ...11 a.m. REV. DAVE FLEMING Youth Service .. 6 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Sunday School ... TO a.m. Church School ... 10 a.m.Sunday: (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45a.m. P.M. worship.......... 7 p.m.Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening Worship.................. „ 7 p.m.Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. Rev. Richard Wadsworth PASTOR RANDY REED Prayer Meeting. 7 p.m. South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a-m- REV. MOLLY TURNER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 7, 1980 — Page 3 iSKSSi j w *££ W^ NH?i M ^Ni s». ». S S^ft Hastings to call ori the Tredinnicks, as Dave had had surgery to remove a stone from his saliva gland. They found him feeling much improved. The Reids had supper with the Tredinnick family. Mrs. Arthur (Margaret) Bateman of Nashville phoned to say that she and Mrs, Elizabeth Lynch are planning to buy a book in memory of La Dore (Hen­ derson) Irland who passed away recently, and will place the volume in Putnam Public Library. Anyone wishing to make a con­ tribution toward the memorial may contact either of the two local ladies. Mrs. Bateman said she thought a nice history book would be selected as an appropriate memorial. Mrs. M#| 'jj*M^jkk S 1> US **#01 Ita. li?f^??' *^to» >2?*ii *^*2?*h *^* 5^ yihf y £$ $ iw-. J*M^ Mw! Mw!*'** 7 *.. * “W-Va?ita!L C 7** W?! tSj fWsWj 2* ’‘M ass# ■®- 5 MiySduilijj 3 ** WI Sfeki i !!* afcinlta *** ■w, Iti Sminjjgun ■■W iuctHbE :,w>8t tasij.fcd sass OrattUnti 'Bisai CrektoTistkis ■ ■am hte4ln,9 i:ii Stare rse r flredtm PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drdinage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. 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HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 9 to 6 Sat. 9 to 3 DAN’S WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Irland formerly taught standards engineer for Bishop and Mr. Lovell lock manufacturers located There, the fascinating in­ History at Nashville High General Motors, it was in Bishop, all of Battle Creek. at Lexington. During their 5­ dustry of lock manufac­ School before becoming a Pontiac, not Flint, as we Sporting beautiful tans, day stay in Kentucky, turing was observed. As a History Professor at the wrote. Also, George was Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burd Homer attended several sidelight of their Ken­ former Michigan State concerned that’ our term of Nashville returned home classes on locksmithing tucky visit, the Snows en­ College (now MSU) in 1929. “steam engineer” used to recently after wintering in including study of com­ joyed a 4-hour Bluegrass bus She remained there until describe his job with the Florida’s sunshine. They had bination, safety deposit, and tour Sunday, for a journey 1961, when she retired and Southern Pacific Railroad in stayed at Oak Harbor, near electronic locks. Another through Lexington and moved to Memphis, Tenn. California might imply that Haines City. feature of the conference vicinity. Kentucky’s She died there on April 25 at he ran a train. He didn’t. He Mr. and Mrs. Leonard was a “swap meet” to allow beautiful horse farms and age 86. Graveside services was not that kind of engineer (Veda) Shull of Nashville many collectors from race parks were on the were held at Lakeview He knew that we knew the were Monday callers on Mr. throughout the country to itinerary, as well as the difference, but he was afraid and Mrs. Oral Miller and buy, sell, and trade various Mary Todd Lincoln home, Cemetary, Nashville. An election of missionary our readers might not un­ Mrs. Evangie Miller of near locks and keys. Another day, Henry Clay’s “Ashland,” the officers will be held at the derstand. Assyria. A weekend guest at a benefit auction of mostly Keeneland Race Course, Recent Sunday dinner the Shull home was grand­ antique locks was staged as Transylvania University and Nashville Church of the Nazarene at 7 p.m. Wed­ guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry daughter Lisa Guy of Battle a fund-raiser for a new lock the University of Kentucky. nesday, May 14, at the (Judy) Terpenning and Creek. museum to be- built at Saturday evening, the Snows family of Nashville were Mr. church. Sunday visitors at the Terryville, Connecticut. The enjoyed an evening at Sunday visitors at the and Mrs. Milo Keith and Mr. home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph articles were donated by Renfro Valley Country home of Rev. and Mrs. and Mrs. Alfred Petersen, all Tegel ofNashville were then^ those attending the con- Music Center, where Richard Wadsworth were of Plainwell, and Mrs. Janet niece and her husband, Irene ' ference and others, as well country-western enseveral members of her Schreuder of Kalamazoo. and Jay Smith of Athens. as the owner of the Sargent & tertainers encourage family. Guests were her Afternoon callers at the Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of Greenleaf Co. It was at this audience participation. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Terpenning home were Mr. rural Nashville took Mrs. event that the Snows saw the Snows found Kentucky Harold Trattles; her sister, and Mrs. Bill Walker of Esther Appelman of Thor­ unfinished 16th. century key weather beautiful with Rosemary Schaeffer; her Galesburg. napple Lake and Mrs. Arlie sold. A tour of the S & G plant spring flowers in blossom Mrs. Mildred Bursley and Stambaugh and Mrs. Gladys was also on the agenda. everywhere. brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James Trat- Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis, both Histead, both of Nashville, to tles, and their son Steve. All ofNashville, were at Kalamo a pancake breakfast are from the Sturgis area. United Methodist Church Saturday at the Maple Leaf Mrs. Azaliah Spidel of Sunday to attend the 50th Grange near Maple Grove Nashville underwent spinal wedding anniversary Center. Later, all but Mrs. Don't be disappointed... surgery last Tuesday at celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Stambaugh went to Ver­ Pennock Hospital in Carson Ames of rural Nash­ montville to watch the Syrup Order your flowers for Hastings. She is doing well at ville. The ladies enjoyed Festival Parade. Mrs. Apvisiting with several friends. the time of this report, and pelman and Mrs. Ramsey Mother's Day & the Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee were weekend guests of Mrs. expects to be home this week. Mrs. Spidel received a Green and family of Stambaugh, then on Monday Prom ...EARLY!! surprise visit following her Kalamazoo were Saturday Esther accompanied Elsie surgery. Her sister and callers on his parents, and ArlieTo the local Senior Nashville FLOWERS & GIFTS brother-in-law, Gladys and Richard and Feme Green of Citizens Nutrition Site for 233 N. Main St., Nashville 852-9797 Nashville, and his brother Jake Freed of- Remus noon dinner. arrived in Nashville and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Frieda Schulze Trim Tuesday. They visited Sidney Green and children, of Hastings suffered a fall at Azaliah at-the hospital then of Nashville. The Richard her home last Saturday, stayed overnight here with Lee Greens also attended the April 26, but fortuantely Mrs Ruby Ball and her Vermontville Syrup sustained no broken bones in Festival. father, Vico Spidel. the mishap. She is resting George B. Dean, our next­ ' Fourteen members of the comfortably at home. Frieda door neighbor who Nashville Senior Citizens is a former local resident ATTENTION: Managers of celebrated his 96th birthday Nutrition Site joined a and will be remembered by Maple Valley Men's Softball! last week, clarified some of busload of senior citizens many readers. Her address the information about him from the Hastings and is 188 E. Walnut, Apt. No. 1. REGISTRATION ... May 22nd we reported in this column Woodland Sites last Tuesday Seeing a 16th century key last week. When he was for a trip to the Frontenac auctioned for $375 was just 7:30 P.M. employed in the 1920’s as a Winery at Paw Paw. After a one of the many highlights of tour of the facility, the group a recent Lock Collectors’ Room 1 -A at the High School enjoyed lunch at a cafeteria Conference at Lexington, Maple Valley School there. Important that you attend. Sponsor Kentucky, attended by Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Austin and Mrs. Homer (Tecla) fees and contracts for at least 10 players LUNCH MENU Schantz of Nashville were Snow of Nashville. The each team must be turned in at this time. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. gathering was sponsored by Monday, May 12 Contracts can be obtained from Ed Goris. and Mrs. Vem Hawblitz, the Lock Museum of Fishwich, Cole Slaw, local. Sunday evening America at Terryville, Peaches, Cookie, and Milk. MAPLE VALLEY SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION callers at the Hawblitz home Conn., and hosted by the Tuesday, May 13 Turkey, Mashed Potatoes were Mr. and Mrs Dale Sargent & Greenleaf Co., and Butter, Peas, Ap­ plesauce, Bread & Butter, and Milk. WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE . . . 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Thanksgiving Day 1891 Deciding to build new brought a special blessing to quarters demonstrated (Author**note: In January last year we presented _a brief sketch on the Lentz Table Company, but recent research has turned up several additional items of interest on the factory’s early history. We hope readers will enjoy this ex­ panded story). Jacob Lentz and family arrived in Nashville from New York by ox cart, and from humble beginnings in 1866 founded the village's longtime leading industry. From a 2-man back shanty operation, the' Lentz furniture making enterprise grew to employ over 100. When an 1891 fire destroyed Jacob's 3-story brick factory near Main Street, his sons built a new plant on Lentz St. and carried on the family business. Jacob died in 1915 at age 96. perserverance and a faith in Nashville held by Albert, Charles and Lewis Lentz. It was in 1866 that thenfather, Jacob Lentz, had founded what was to become Nashville’s leading industry for three-quarters of a century. The three sons were just lads when the Lentz family left Palmyra, New York in 1865, headed for Michigan. A French-born cabinet­ maker and U.S. Civil War veteran, Jacob, led his family, comprised of his wife, the former Salome Brumm, and three small sons on the grueling trek west via boat on the Erie Canal and cross-country ox cart.' In Nashville, they found a smattering of houses and business places. The boys had Indians as playmates here, learned to shoot a bow and arrow, and fished and swam in the Thornapple River. Aided by his son Albert, who had started working with him in a small furniture shop, at Palmyra, Jacob opened a cabinetmaking shop back of the Lentz house (where Dr. Thomas Myers’ office now stands). Later, they rented Philip Holler’s old saw mill and used water power for, sawing and turning operations. Eventually, they moved their plant to larger quarters and turned to gasoline engine power. Jacob gradually expanded his business and took his sons into association as each became of age. The 1869 arrival of the railroad in Nashville boosted the Lentz enterprise. “Jacob Lentz’s factory is kept running these days from early dawn until late at STIHC BRUSHCUTTERS AND TRIMMERS. A CUT ABOVE THE REST. The powerhead is the key to great brushcutter and trimmer performance. And Stihl engineers some ofthe best powerheads in the world. That's why Stihl's gasolinepowered brushcutters GOGGLES FREE are so tough, perfect for trimming, edging , and all types ofbrush­ cutting. All come with the exclusive Polycut™ head that knocks down even tough weeds. —when you buy SUM'S Trims cleanly, quickly, FS-60, FS-80, FS-150 easily. The retractable space age plastic Polycut blades withstand trimming against fences, trees, and other hard objects. Trimmer prices start as low as $219.95. STH4C TUWnWfcl Tqart l»Hlaq DnlalBm. NASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 N. MAIN • PHONE 852-0713 A water supply tank added in a 1906 expansion project towers over the 1891 Lentz St. factory, which thrived in its new location near the MCRR (later NYCRR) line. Specializing in 18th century reproduction tables, the business adopted the Lentz Table Co. name in 1891 and continued under family operation well into the 1940’s. night and is turning out tables, chairs, and bedsteads by the hundreds,” reported \ the Nashville News in November 1874, just a year after the paper had been founded. The next year, Jacob contracted for a new threestory brick factory to be built near his original workshop site. (1980 note: the new brick structure was erected behind what is now Nashville Flowers & Jewelry, though the Buxton Block which houses the flower shop'was not built until four years later.) “The brick work of Lentz & Sons new factory, including painting and penciling, has been completed and inside work is being rushed along at a lively rate,” advised the News in late July 1876. “The building has been pronounced the finest threestory structure in Barry County.”, ’ A month later the new plant was operational, turning put beds, tables, mirrors, coffins and other items. As was customary for eary furniture dealers, Jacob Lentz was also the local undertaker. “Lentz & Sons have bought a new hearse for their un­ dertaking establishment,” observed the News in Oc­ tober 1876. “This is a need that has long been felt in Nashville. Lentz has pur­ chased a large new stock of shrouds and with their new hearse, are well equipped to serve the public when and where the Grim Reaper strikes.” Some 20 years later, Lentz purchased a hearse rated as the finest in Barry County. It was a massive conveyance, weighing 2,000 lbs., and was beautifully ..finished in walnut and silver. It cost $1,200, and when hitched to a matched pair of gray horses made a fine appearance, noted the News. Filling a Nashville “need” of another sort kept the factory humming in the summer of 1878. In June, the company had installed in their factory a machine for making Brown’s bed springs. “These springs, 24 in number, are fastened to the bed slats and can be adjusted so as to be hard or soft, at the will of the occupant,” explained the News. “They are sold at only $5 a set and are worth the money.” It was two months later that the Lentz & Sons were called on to completely furnish 27 sleeping rooms in the elegant new Wolcott House on South Main, a hostelry said to offer the finest accommodations to be found between Jackson and Grand Rapids. Firstpnasmall scale, then greater as years passed, the growth of Lentz & Sons business reflected in the local economy. In December 1878, eight meh were regularly employed by Lentz; a quarter-century later that number had- risen to 51, and continued to climb past 100. In 1880, Jacob and his sons decided to construct a twostory brick showroom on Main Street to display their furniture. It would be located near their factory. (1980 note: this showroom is now the Masonic Temple). “Jacob Lentz & Sons mammoth store is receiving finishing touches and will be ready for occupancy early in September,” advised the News in late August 1880. Eleven years later, tragedy struck. The factory burned to the ground. Discouraged because of Nashville’s inadequate municipal water supply for fire protection, Jacob, then in his late 60’s, hesitated to rebuild. However, his three sons had faith in their abilities and in the town- and within a few weeks they incorporated as the Lentz Table Company. Continued on next, page— JORDAN DIST. CO. — COUNTRY CORNERS Farm Market 2 miles N. of Nashville at AA-66 & State Rd. 517-852-1945 OPEN 7 DAYS Monday thru Saturday 10 to 6 Sunday 10:30 to 3:30 Bakery - Cheese - Produce - Honey Lawn and Garden - Gifts Gift Suggestions... Where will you find a better selection? • Lawn Ornaments • Small Appliances • Latch hook kits • Hair dryers • Tops & Blouses •Sundresses • Jewelry • Purses • Dusters "THE EVERYTHING STORE” 4, Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, May 7, 1980 — Page 5 From our readers FROM OUR READERS J*‘toJ toi ft J*M®toateMintj * ®a 7%. 7%. by Ws-catiry wbilli'i j ®*»lairisa iuilfieslibleidl i^j 4 ibwt® dj i#s«iinb| K’xisplayta > ton m MtCranj. ■«KM & N. olNodwille ollMUM 517-852-1945 In__May of 1919 at Dusseldorf, Germany, the allied forces obtained a copy of some of the “Communist Rules for Revolution.” Nearly 52 years later the Reds are still following the rules. As you read the list, stop after each item and think about the -present day situation where you live and around the nation: Quote from the Reds Rules: A. Corrupt the young; get them away from religion. Get them interested in sex. Make them superficial; destroy their ruggedness. B. Get control of all means of publicity thereby; Get peoples minds off their government by focusing their attention on athletics, sexy books and plays and other trivialities. - Divide the people into hostile groups by Constantly harping on controversial matters of no importance. Destroy the peoples faith in their natural leaders by holding them up to contempt, ridicule. Always preach true democracy, but seize power as fast and ruthlessly as possible. By encouraging government extravagance, destroy its credit, produce fear of inflation with rising prices and general discon­ tent. - Promote unnecessary strikes in vital industries, encourage civil disorders and foster a lenient and soft attitude on the part of government toward such disorders. - By specious argument cause the break­ down of the old moral vir­ tues, honesty and sobriety. C. Cause the registration of all firearms on some pretext with a view to con­ fiscating them and leaving the population helpless. Stop and think how many of these rules are being carried out in the nation today. I don’t see how anyone can truthfully say the communists do not have a part in the chaos upsetting our nation. The above Information was taken from American Legion Monthly Bulletin, the author is unknown so we can’t give credit. I love this country and believe in free enterprise as the foundation It of this its greatness. It should be preserved. It is the right and duty of every man to see to it that we do not lose the rights and privileges guaranteed by our con­ stitution. Betty Hartwell Nashville TO THE EDITOR: Last year the first “SAM SESSIONS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP” was awarded to a Maple Valley High School Town Hall continued from front Nashville and the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove. Officials also ex­ plained Thursday the various community projects which will be funded through this grant. Included will be a new Maple Grove Township continued Hall on M-66 near the south A new site was secured at commented the News in May village limits;; a new am­ the eastern village limits in a 1906. “It is quite an imposing bulance for the Nashville­ then-bare field and the new affair, being* one of the first based service, .and confactory built. The village objects seen when coming struction of a building adfathers promptly ordered an into town from any direc-jacent to the present fire station to house the am­ 85,000 gallon standpipe tion.” service; imconstructed near the Jacob Lentz died in 1915 at bulance Thornapple to hold a supply the age of 96. His sons provements to Putnam of river water for carried on the business and Public Library, to include firefighting and other non­ prospered. Charles died in storm windows and a consumptive purpsoes. The 1925 and Albert retired the barrier-free entrance; an table factory thrived in this next year. There was only appropriation to help new location adjacent to the Lewis left, but Albert’s sons, develop the Riverside Michigan (later New York) Frank and Carl, helped Recreational Park; a bike path to Carl’s Market near Central Railroad line. carry on the operation. the eastern village limits; “ The Lentz Table ComThe company suffered the -pany, ewhicehnthzas baeeen in otmhenormal ups and downs of the and a downtown develop­ fine new factory- now for coming years, but it sur­ ment plan to guide Nashville nearly 12 years, continues to vived the Great Depression. businessmen in future im­ be Nashville’s leading in­ At the end of January 1943, provements. -The merits of a Home dustry, employing at the Lewis and Frank retired, present 51 men, with an leaving Carl and Lewis’ Rule City, as opposed to the General Law annual payroll of close to grandson, L. Lentz Chaffee, present Village, to disassociate $20,000,” noted the News in in charge of the business. Subsequent re- Nashville from township August 1903. Talented Lentz craftsmen organization followed, old government. The possible turned out furniture in a equipment was replaced benefits of a City Manager variety of designs, but they with new, and the operation for Nashville were also specialized in reproductions was streamlined. Instead of weighed. -The range of hourly pay of 18th century tables. Many the greatly diversified lines magnificent pieces were sold once manufactured, Lentz’s scale for various members of nationwide and are still opera ted on a production Nashville’s Dept, of Public treasured and growing in basis with generally the Works crew. Officials said value today. A Lentz piece is entire factory working on wages were based on special also a highly prized only one or two models at a skills and training, as well as possession in many local time. seniority. Eventually business homes, as excellent work­ -The possible elimination manship of early friends and tapered and the plant was of the current 2-mills phased out. The old factory property tax assessed for the relative is recalled. Business flourished to the stood idle until sold to present sewer system debt. extent that a two-story Plycoma Veneer in the Plans are underway for section was added to the 1960’s. construction of a new $4.8 In 1977, the factory which million sewer expansion factory in 1906, plus a drying kiln and transfer room. Also, the Lentz sons had built as a program.automatic sprinklers were testimonial to their faith in -The merits of Nashville’s installed and a water tank Nashville was razed. A 1976 Zoning Ordinance which erected atop a 72 ft. tower. modern apartment complex has been the cause of some “The new tower and tank now fills the site, but controversy. Officials for the automatic sprinkling memories of the village’s conceded Thursday some system at the Lentz Table longtime leading industry changes may be needed in factory is completed,” still remain. the law. Memories of the past, graduate in the amount of $100.00. This ampunt was given by the Nashville “Class of 1953” of which Sam was a member. We plan to continue giving one er more scholarships each year according to donations received. Many in the area have inquired if anyone else can give to this fund. We would be more than happy to receive any amount you would wish to contribute. Please easemayourgtto mail your gift to “Sam Sessions Memorial Fund”, Security National Bank, Nashville, MI or to Mrs. James Knoll, P.O. Box 100, Nashville, MI 49073. For information call Delores Knoll, 852-9759; Wayne Cogswell, 852-9745 or Jim Erwin, 852-1605. Sincerely, Mrs. James Knoll Secretary-Treasurer Sam Session Memorial Fund Action-Ads Do not take newspapers or glass to the pumphouse for recycling. The Scouts will not be able to collect glass or paper there anymore. Please save papers and glass and we will have drives to collect them periodically. (5-13) Local residents to attend state 4-H poultry ■ rabbit workshop Eaton County residents Phyllis and Nyle Wells will attend the Michigan 4-H Poultry and Rabbit workshop May 9-10, at Kettunen Center, near Tustin. According to Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Agent, the workshop is designed to expand volun­ teer 4-H leaders’ knowledge of poultry and rabbits. “There will be sessions on understanding the standards of perfection for various rabbit and poultry breeds, genetics, showmanship and judging,” says Diuble. “The workshop also gives poultry and rabbit leaders a chance to exchange ideas and ap­ proaches to poultry and rabbit science,” Diuble adds. The workshop is being NOTICE: AGE YOUR FIREWOOD AND BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS 'MEMBER 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. GREAT SEL OWN SAVE: Mixed hardwood and cherry make a beautiful fire, $35 face, orders of 3 face or more $30. Price includes delivery and stacking 852-0911 or 852­ 0785, Nashville anytime before 10:00 p.m. made possible through a grant from the Union Bank of Lake Odessa, the Lake Osceola State Bank of Tustin, and other local donors. For more information about the 4-H poultry and rabbit workshop or other 4-H activities, contact the Cooperative Extension Service office at 543-2310. o. ] Colorful Materials for — BEAUTIFUL — Prom Dresses!! MINI MOTOR HOMES FOR RENT: And other vacation campers. Reserve for any time, day, week or month. 945-9101, Hastings. (5-21) (e) Simon Pharmacy \ / HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5:30 PHONE 852-0845 NASHVILLE Remember Mother on Her Day! Show Mom how much she means to you! ...on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11. A thoughtful card and gift from Hallmark will show her how special she is to you...every day! Give Mother a gift from.. NANCY’S Gift Certificate • Ear Piercing Beauty Items •Earrings Hair Blower • Pique Cologne Nancy’s Beauty Shop Vermontville HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9 to 4:30; Sot. 9 to 1 ' f CANDY SHOPS, INC. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. May 7, 1980 — Page 6 Rounding up the class of 1993Screening for the children and readiness. A new adwho will enter kindergarten dition, this time was hearing next fall was conducted last and vision tests so children week at Maplewood School in do not have to make a special Vermontville. Attending trip back to the school in the were 38 of the 41 youngsters summer. Parents of children who who are enrolled to date. The session has proved to will be in kindergarten next be a successful method for fall are urged to attend a 7 teachers to become p.m. meeting Thursday, acquainted with the students May 8, for feedback on the who will be starting school as screening. Topics will relate well as an opportunity for to the strengths and Speech teacher Mr. Maxon works with Bret Flower at the kindergarten round-up session. It seemed as much fun as a regular game for Susan Simpson when Mrs. VanderMolen was testing for coordination. M.V. Community School news Advanced Country Painting Class— These delightful pictures used by Mrs. Mills.are part of the vision screening test she is administering for Bret Flower who will enter kindergarten in the fall. Eugene Fisher receives General Motors award Counselor Mildred Peabody chats with Mrs. Nancy Gusey as she handles registration during the screening session. Vermontville news by...Ava Kroger Correction from last week — 1300 was closer to the number served at the Methodist Barbeque last week. Guess it seemed like 2,000 to those who worked all day. Not much news this week. People still recuperating from busy Festival weekend. The Bismark Community Boosters will sponsor their annual Chicken Barbeque Saturday, May 10, at the Community Building, five miles north and one mile east of Vermontville. News of two former Methodist pastors. Rev. Warren Jackson will be celebrating his 80th birthday on May 7th. Address is: Rev. Warren Jackson, 212 W. Walnut, Albion, Michigan 49224. Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Salisbury of Spicerville Hwy., Eaton Rapids, have recently returned from their winter in Florida. Mrs. Salisbury is' still recuperating from serious surgery. The U.M.W will meet at the church Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. for their monthly meeting. Glad to hear John Hokanson is home after a brief stay at H.G.B. The Vermontville Senior Citizens may meet Tuesday, May 20. Details in next week. Sea Ryder 4 Passenger Contoured Bucket Seats - Aluminum Pontoons - Fiberglass Superstructure give maximum buoyancy. Wheeler Marine M-66 South of Nashville PHONE 852-9609 HOURS: 9 to 7 Daily - Closed Sunday s Eugene Fisher of Ver­ montville received the “Silver Award of Ex­ cellence” at an awards luncheon held in Lansing last week. Over 35,000 Oldsmobile, General Motors Parts Division employees are eligible for the three awards given for service. This award is based on community involvement and personal time and effort to help their fellow man. As a Lions Club District Governor, Fisher has traveled more than 20,000 miles this year speaking to Lions Clubs. He also plans and attends all District and Cabinet meetings, and the District State and In­ ternational Conventions. He is also Co-Chairman of the Board for Braille Transcribing at Jackson Prison. He is personally involved with the Sightmobile, White Cane, Home of the Blind in Grand Rapids, Leader Dog in Rackchester, and the Hearing and Speech Programs. He is in charge of 52 Clubs in the District. Fisher has been active in his community serving Boy Scouts, Church, school, the Maple. Syrup Festival and Lions. ACTION-ADS GARAGE SALE: Continuing atKjergaard’s Hilltop house, due to arrival clothinjg, sizesof5small and petite p7. A little bit of everything left, apartment size refrigerator, 135 Brumm Rd., north edge of Nashville, Wednesday and Thursday only, 9 a.m. til dark. Phone 852-0860. Maple Valley Community Schools are pleased to an­ nounce a three session COUNTRY PAINTING CLASS to be offered in the Art Room of the Jr.-Sr. High School on three consecutive Wednesday evenings. Dates for the classes are May 7, May 14 and May 21 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Fee for the three classes is $5.00. If you have ’ had some experience with oils, feel free to sign up for this class. Students should bring their regular oil painting supplies and a 16x20 canvas board. To enroll or for more in­ formation, please call either 852-9275 or 726-0041. Boating Safety Course— A pleasure boating course will be held on Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 15 in Room A-l from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. The sponsor for this course is Eaton County Sheriff Dep’t. The course will cover Michigan Watercraft Laws, water safety rules, jnformatipn on. required equipment, etc. through the use of workbooks, films and discussion. At the end of the course the student will receive a Boating Safety Certificate. The course is FREE and is open especially to 12 to 16 year olds but accompanying adults are welcome. For details or information, call 543-3510 or 852-9275. Girl ScoutNews All the hard work and efforts by leaders and girls paid off as Troops No. 153, 413 and 313 took first, second and third, a CLEAN SWEEP of prices in the float prizes at the Maple Syrup Festival. Congratulations to you troops! Bad weather seems to plague us whenever all the troops make plans, but the rain did stop so that fires could be made for the “MOM & ME” Cookout last week. Different types of cooking were done — stick cooking, one-pot-meal, foil pocket dinners, reflector oven baking, a vagabond charcoal stove heated coffee water. The idea was for the girls to cook for their mom’s that night. They took their task very serious as one girl commented, “Ready to eat Mom? I will burn you a hot dog!!” (And burn she did.) At the end of supper, camp folders were handed out and a “plug” for Day Camp was made. Scout families are reminded of the Banquet­ Award night coming up May 16, a potluck supper will start at 6:30 at Maplewood School. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS May 7 - 4-H Goat Project Leaders meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. May 8 - 4-H Horse Riding Clinic, 7 p.m., Clear Lake Farm, Dowling. May 9-10 - 4-H Poultry and Rabbit Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. May 11 - Renegade Rider Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. May 12 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 8 p.m.,. Extension Office, Hastings. May 12 - 4-H West Virginia Exchange meeting, Neal Dingman’s, 3880 E. State Road, Hastings. May 14 - 4-H Saddle Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. �The Mople Volley News, Nashville. Wednesday, May Z. 1980 — Page 7 Accel EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Wednesday, May 7 - MAEH Spring Bus Tour to Franken­ muth to study German Customs. Wednesday, May 7-9:30 a.m, -1:45 p.m. Horseback Riding - for Handicappers, Meadowview School. Thursday, May 8 - 7:30 p.fn. 4-H Horse Development Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Program on Hoof Care. Thursday, May 8 - 6:30 p.m. Family Bike Ride, 8-10 miles. Meet near front of Charlotte Plaza lot. Friday, May 9 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Charlotte. Saturday, May 10-9 a.m. 4-H Photography trip to Kalamazoo Nature Center. Meet at Extension Office, registration requested by May 7. Saturday, May 10-9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 4-H Used Western Wear and Tack Consignment Sale, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, May 12-8 p.m. 4-H Personal Appearance Leaders meeting, Extension Office, Charlotte. Wednesday, May 14-9:30 a m. -1:45 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview JSchool, Charlotte. Thursday, May 15 9-10:30 a.m. “College Week Registration” meeting (option for all who want help in planning class choices, etc. for College Week, June 16-19, at MSU) at Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Friday, May 16 -9:30 a.m. - 2;30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Charlotte. Saturday, May*17 - 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. “Getting To Know You-th” day, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge. Registrations due May 5, at Senior Citizen’s Office. For more information call 543­ 2310 or 543-6075. Saturday, May 17 - Noon Family Bike Ride, 15 miles. Meet near front of Charlotte Plaza lot. Saturday, May 17 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 4-H Horse Training Clinic, Charlotte Fairgrounds. A weekly report from— Ernest Nash antis Ju ■■■* Ikanii Efeiif^ ■sshi, ittadtji ta:« a , usirtte srauii' nil siubi" i ■ ■ ■ satis e«Sb te amt tit sate EiirSea mita Minier te&i ■ sesok ftanil Bse lad SEspi':. itirKt jaAtea ■ .JBliEX K®’ .-j* .jai«ss nnto- al ai ■ Irt1 • •mi” bW*f ej8” t/» • * iXl,j iXlj fi fir J 1 if t ift* State Representative CHRYSLER LOAN - The ailing Chrysler Corporation received $150 million state loan, but the federal government still has not released the promised $1.5 billion loan guarantee Chrysler says it needs to stay afloat. MICHIGAN-MADE TOYOTAS? - Governor Milliken returned from his trip to Japan and announced that top officials of Toyota Motors are “seriously considering” construction of an assembly plant, probably in Michigan. Honda and Nissan have already announced plans to build cars in the U.S. NATIONAL MUSIC WEEK - This week is National Music Week, and Governor Milliken has signed a proclamation recognizing Michigan’s musicians, orchestras, symphonies and choristers. “WHISTLEBLOWER” PROTECTION - The House has unanimously passed two bills which will protect employees who turn in their employers for illegal activity. Workers who are called on to testify will also be protected. CHILD RESTRAINTS - The Senate defeated legislation providing tax credits to parents who purchase child passenger restraint devices for their cars. The tax credit would have amounted to $1 million. WINE DECLINE - The State Liquor Control Commission found that in 1979, Michigan drinkers consumed less beer and wine than in 1978. However, liquor sales increased by two million bottles. DEATH PENALTY - Michigan residents favor the death penalty by a 66-26 margin, a private poll commissioned by the Governor shows.' These findings reflect the same at­ titudes as a similar 1974 poll. U.S.S. MICHIGAN - The controversial Trident submarine, the U.S.S. Michigan was successfully launched in Groton, Conn, on April 26. The submarine is only the third U.S. Navy vessel in history named in honor of the State of Michigan. CHARLEVOIX - Funeral services for Howard E. Brumm, 73, will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Winchester Funeral Home. Thomas Anderson of Good Hart, a -Christian Science reader, will officiate and interment will be in Norwood Cemetery. Mr. Brumm died unex­ pectedly April 26 shortly after being admitted to the Charlevoix Area Hospital. Mr. Brumm had, been employed by the H. J. Heinz Co., for 39 years, before retiring in 1967 and returning to Charlevoix to live- at Norwood. He had served as district manager for the company in various southern Michigan communities and in Charlevoix from 1942 to 1950. He was with the quality control division of the company at Holland when he retired. He was a member of the Christian Science Society of Charlevoix, the Charlevoix Kiwanis Club, Barnard Grange and the Charlevoix County Farm Bureau. He was a member of the board of the latter at the time of his death. Mr. Brumm was born at Nashville, Mich., on May 30, 1906. He was married to the former Leia Palmer at Nashville, on May 24, 1929. He is survived by his wife; a son, Norman H? Brumm of Charlevoix; two daughters, Mrs. Dawson (Joan) Way of Charlevoix and Mrs. Duncan (Nita) Clarkson of Plain­ well; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Carter and one sister, Mrs. Keith (Isabelle) Seitz, both of Vermontville. The family suggests memorials to the Christian Science Society. *'* J Hay nllllllllllllllnuHK^BKKI MIN DdINCE ROIN, Paste OR LIQUID Now $C49 turtle wax ® $495 turtle wax Liquid Just Extra $293 $649 Bullies beat the Old-Timers The Young Bullies of the local VFW post 8260 were winners in a big pool tour­ nament at the Chit Chat Club in Nashville Sunday. They defeated the Old-Timers eight games to six. The Bullies credit their win td their star shooter 7year-old Bobby Allen. The two teams will meet again in the near future to decide the overall winner. Sunday’s competition was a re-match o£ a March 16 tournament won by the Chit Chatters. SIMONIZ CAR WAX Halin LIQUID turtle wax® Wash Mitt choice of ZIP WAX or SOAP Do not take newspapers or glass to the pumphouse for recycling. The Scouts will not be able to collect glass or paper there anymore. Please save papers and glass and we will have drives to collect them periodically. (5-13) NOTICE: HOFFMAN’S FARM MARKET NASHVILLE AUTO and FARM SUPPLY Downtown at 209 N. Main Street Mother's Day plants are in stock! 1028 Sherman PH. 852-9854 t w -if .4 4 Edelbrock on Car Care Products FRUITS and VEGETABLES 1 Mr. Gasket Howard E. Brumm dies at 73 fresh J Crane Hurst St, Nashville HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9-8 Sunday 9-6 — IN NASHVILLE — Phone 852-9500 Accel Hurst Crane Mr. Gasket Edelbrock Hay �The Mople Volley News Nashville. Wednesday. May 7, 1980 — Page 8 Up, up, and away at Fuller Street school Helium-filled balloons participating in the event. covered the ceiling of Fuller Each balloon launched in Street School Principal the program carries a message explaining the Howard Yost Yost’’ss office Wednesday waiting to begin project and asks that the a cross-country journey. finder return it to the school. Grade by grade, the school Fuller students will write to children lined up in the hall every person who sends back outside Yost’s office, waiting a..message. The cards on to have identification cards the balloons were preattached by string to the adressed to the child, in care balloons. The cards con­ of Fuller St. School and the tained a brief sketch of in­ finder is asked to drop the formation about each child, card in the mail. The cards and in some cases, carried a were plastic wrapped from small school photo of the tot protectt them elements during their flight. youngster. The school that gets back What’s all the fuss about? Fuller Street School’s event the message that has the farthest is part of a National Balloon traveled Race, sponsored by Weekly distance will be the winner of Reader the classroom a $500 prize from Weekly newspapers used in the Reader. There will be 100 runner up prizes to schools. school. Fuller launched about 300 Yost has until May 15 to balloons, provided by report local results, to Weekly Reader, for the Weekly Reader*. The project is in con­ project. Helium was provided by the local PTO. junction with Weekly Many parents and grand­ Reader’s Writing Pals parents were on hand for the program which encourages The anticipation of the event. Weekly Reader has children to correspond with "Big moment" of Fuller's furnished approximately other youngsters in different role in the National Balloon three quarters of a million parts of the country. Race was exciting for the free balloons to schools youngsters. VERMONTVILLE Township Notice is hereby given that the Presidential Primary and Commis­ sioner District No. 10 special elec­ tion will be held May 20, 1980 in the Vermontville Opera House. The polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nominating petitions are avail­ able for all Vermontville Township offices at 174 E. First Street. BOBBI HOEFLER, Vermontville Township Clerk Family Planning Clinic announced Information, counseling, supplies, pap smears, pregnancy testing, infertility counseling and referral offered at the Barry - Eaton District Health Department Family Planning Program. Evening clinics by' ap­ pointment on May 13th and 27th, 1980. Call in or stop in each Tuesday and Friday, 10:00 - 4:00, 220 W. Court St. Phone 945-9516. No charge. Teens welcome, parental permission not required. 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 9, 1980. 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 9, 1980, IS MONDAY, MAY 12, 1980. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5:00 O'CLOCK, P.M., ON MONDAY, MAY 12, 1980, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or town­ ship 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 Howard Yost, elementary principal, and Ernest Jacoby, community school director, hand a balloon to five-year-old kindergartner Vicki D'onofrio of Nashville. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, May 7, 1980_ Page 9 George Dean celebrates 96th birthday George B. Dean celebrated his 96th birthday last Thursday, and by his ac­ count, the event was the “best ever.” Helping George observe the occasion were approximately 40 senior citizens who gather daily at the Nashville Nutrition Site for a noon meal. The group surprised George with a birthday card signed by all and a small gift. George said he thought the last Christmas celebration at the Site was the best holiday he had ever had, and Thursday was the best birth­ day celebration. “We didn’t make much of birthdays or Christmas when I was young,” he commented. George was one of a family of four boys and one girl, the children of George 0. and Susan (Me Kelyey) Dean of Maple Grove Township. Young George was born May 1,1884, on his family’s farm one mile north of Maple Grove Center. As a child, George at- \ tended the Me Kelvey country school; then later drove a horse and buggy into Nashville to attend classes at the high school, where he graduated with the Class of 1902. George furthered his education at the University of Michigan and, later, at Tri-State College at Angola, Indiana. In 1909, he went to California to work as a steam engineer (he did not drive the locomotive) for the Rev. E. F. Rhoades presented a brief tribute to George, telling him that 96 is really 69 upside down. Later, .Rev. Rhoades delivered a special prayer for the occasion. Southern Pacific Railroad, and later worked there at a power generating station for the Edison Company. When he returned to Michigan in 1920, he was employed as a standards engineer for General Motors at Pontiac. The years have not dulled George’s keen sense of humor. When asked about his age Thursday, he said he was only 69 but agreed with Rev. E. F. Rhoades, who presented a tribute at the dinner, that 69 was really 96 upside down. George rhaintains a profound interest in state and national politics. He A pensiye George B. Dean ponders his 96 years of carries on a steady life and the history he has seen and remembered. His correspondence with many placemat wishes him Happy Birthday from the Site. A individuals, a goodly number card signed by all and a gift were a surprise to George. of them being elected officials. A few letters from the White House have come his way too. Always seeking to increase his knowledge on any subject, George is a To the Citizens of the Nashville area: regular patron at Putnam Public Library. He also has a On behalf of the Nashville Lions Club, I wish to keen memory of early local extend my heartfelt thanks for your cooperation history. and support during our recent White Cane drive. “I can actually remember The funds received from this drive along with 100 years of (history,” said our other fund raising projects aid in supporting George Thursday. He ex­ programs locally and throughout the state, plained that he could recall nation and world that benefit the sight and hear­ all that had occurred during ing impaired, the needy and the homeless. Lions his lifetime as well as that clubs are also involved in youth programs, civic which had been told him by his elders. George enjoys projects and educational work of all kinds to good health despite a couple promote Lions International and its cause. of nasty spills these past two MANY THANKS AGAIN, winters. PHILLIP HOWARD, As his fellow diners sang President, Nashville Lions Club “Happy Birthday” to him Thursday noon, it was especially nice for them to recall that George was one of the early advocates of the COA Site program which offers daily nutrituous meals and transportation for Nash­ ville area senior citizens. Most . importantly, the program offers individuals an opportunity to share the love and companionship so evident ^during George Dean’s birthday party. "Forrest Babcock, president of the local Senior Citizens Nutrition Site program, presents a birthday gift from the group to George B. Dean whose 96th birthday last Thursday was cause for a surprise cele­ bration at the Site. NOTICE to... VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS Hydrants will be flushed: Tuesday, May 13th and Wed­ nesday, May 14th. NATALIE GAEDERT, Village Clerk H&S BALE THROW RACK I"! — STEEL SIDED — Action-Ads SECONDHAND STORE IN NASHVILLE. Across from <!• Remember Mom on her Special Day and treat her to a Delicious Dinner STEAK HOUSE Restaurant Main St. in Nashville Ph. 852-0944 I! Post Office, good used merchandise;; bargains galore, like almost new Smith Corona portable typewriter, cleaned and ready to use, $35 with carry case! FOUND: Female collie shepherd type dog, leather and flea collar. One ear droops. Owner call 852-9568. SIX FAMILY YARD SALE: Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 8901 Greggs Crossing Rd., Nashville. Phone 945-9554 for Action Want-Ad! 9x1 6 $7 15 unassembled una $2500 Set up charge NOW TAKING ORDERS . Available in Two Weeks Farmers Feed Service 100iEcTXTd ph. 945-9926 �The Maple Volley Newt, Nashville Wednesday. May 7. 1980 — Page 10 Linda Twitchell announces candidacy Linda Twitchell, of Pot­ terville, has announced her candidacy for the office of Eaton County Cleric on the Republican Ticket., Mrs. Twitchell, a former Pot­ terville City Treasurer and Benton Township Treasurer, is a licensed real estate and insurance agent. A lifelong resident of Eaton County and a graduate of Vermontville High School, she is the wife of realtor AG Twitchell. She has had 8 years of ex­ perience as an office manager, a position she currently holds at Realty World, C.A.T., Inc., the Potterville agency owned by the Twitchells. Mrs. Twitchell is a member of the Barry-Eaton, Greater Lansing, State and National Boards of Realtors. The 41-year-old grand­ mother of two is a past president of the Potterville PTA, and a member of the Potterville United Methodist Church, where she serves on the parsonage committee. The Twitchells have four children — two married daughters, Mrs. Candy Lowe, Mrs. Carrie Sumner; one son, Chris, a student at Western Michigan University and the youngest daughter Connie, a junior at Potterville High School. Mrs. Twitchell’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Evert Steward of rural Charlotte. Friendship auction will aid CROP The Third Annual Church 6:30 a.m. followed by the Friday, May 16 from 5:00 World Service Friendship quilt auction at 8:30 a.m. The p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Auction will be held at the Antique and Used Items Many of the Churches Elkhart County Fairgrounds Auction takes place at 11:00 throughout northern Indiana in Goshen, Indiana May 17. a.m. A Fish Dinner, chicken are contributing their time,, All proceeds of this auction and noodles, pie and ice talent and money to make go to CROP for hunger relief cream and sandwiches will this auction possible. We and self-development be served. Items for sale welcome any contributions programs through Church include cakes, breads, that you' as an individual or noodles, pies, crafts and church might want to make. World Services. The Public is cordially in­ A Sausage and Pancake plants. Open House will be held on vited to attend. breakfast will be served at CARD OF THANKS Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES Credit Cord BankAmericard (visa) A very special thanks to my Aunt Sharon and Uncle Paul for taking care of me while my mom was in the hospital. The acts of kind­ ness that they showed me, I’,11 never forget! £ove Chessie Cat . CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to all my family, friends and neigh­ bore who called, sent cards, gifts and food to me and my family during my recent hospital stay. It’s nice to know so many care. Jan Jarrard Citizens of the week Five students have been named named this this week week for citizenship citizenship awards awards at Kellogg and Fuller Street Elementary Schools in Nashville. They are Trevor McManamey, Hope Christie, Randy Fisher, Tammy and Glenda Murphy, Childers. Trevor McManamey is a first grade student in Mrs. room. VanderMolen’s Reading is his favorite subject. He is the seven-year-old sori of Mr. and Mrs. Ken McManamey of Woodland Road. Activities Trevor enjoys are playing games and helping his dad. Hope Christie likes reading and watching TV plus playing outdoors and visiting friends. She is the eight-year-old daughter ofSandy Christie of Nashville and Art Christie of Lansing. Hope is1* a second grade student in Mrs. Affolder’s room where math and spelling are her favorite subjects. Randy Fisher is the 10year-old son of Rex and Barbara Fisher of Thor­ napple Lake Rd. He likes to go hunting, fishing, camping, and bike riding. Randy is active in Cub Scouts and recently became a Webelo. He also likes to go riding in /his family’s ’47 jeep. Math and gym are Ran­ dy’s most enjoyable ac­ tivities in school. He is a fourth grade student in Mrs. Hansen’s room. Tammy Murphy is the 10year-old daughter of Judy and Walt Murphy of South Main St. Tammy has several interesting hobbies of collecting shells, coins, and stamps. In school, math is her favorite subject. She is a fifth grader in Mr. Hustwick’s room. Glenda Childers, 12, enjoys math and reading in the sixth grade. Steve Slag is her teacher. At home on Barryyille Road with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Childers, she likes to cook desserts and sew. Glenda also enjoys collecting dolls and playing basketball and volleyball. Named for citizenship honors at Kellogg School were Glenda Childers (left) and Tammy Murphy. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Virgini Alles) CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank all of my friends in Nashville and Vermontville for their ex­ pressions of kindness and love shown me during my resent stay in the hospital and during my recovery period at home. Elsie Arbour Action-Ads Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 CALL LANGHAM’S For all large and small construction needs and repairs. Licensed. 852-9300, Nashville. (5-14) REMODELING^ Community Events . . BAKESALE Sponsored by... Maple Valley Coop Nursery School SATURDAY, MAY 10,1980 9 A.M. to 12:00 NOON ...at Security National Bank IN NASHVILLE NOTICE: Do not take newspapers or glass to the pumphouse for recycling. The scouts will be conducting paper and glass drives. Please save your papers and glass until we have a collection drive. Thank you for your cooperation. NASHVILLE PTO WILL MEET Thursday, May 8... at 7:00 p.m. IN THE FULLER ST. SCHOOL ALL-PURPOSE ROOM — Election of new officers — Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Trevor McManamey (sitting on left), l Randy Fisher, and Hope Christie received citizenship awards at Fuller Street School. Action Ads PAINTING JOBS Bushre Plumbing WAN­ TED: Experienced with references. Call evenings 726-0578 or 726-0347, Ver­ montville. (5-7) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Memo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Cal/...CARL BUSHRE - LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. May 7, 1980— Page 11 Boys track splits Sports J.V. baseball drops early-lead game The J.V. baseball team his way to breaking last finally played a regulation years, stolen base record, game this year. The outcome which is one of his goals. was ^Central Montcalm 10, In the ram shorten second MV 7. After leading 2-1 for game of the doubleheader, the first 4 and two-thirds the Lions got off to a good innings, the Lion pitching start. A walk by Bruce Car­ staff ran into a streak of money and doubles by Rick wildness. Elliston and Tony Central tallied 6 runs in Dunkelburger scored 2 runs.. their half of 5th inning. For Rick Roberts on the mound the first four innings Walt allowed 1 hit, walked 2 and Maurer handled the Hornets struck out 2 Hornet batters. with no trouble, allowing only 1 run on 2 hits, then the roof caved in. Central scored their 6 runs on 2 hits 3 walks and 2 errors by the Valley infield. Being down 7-2 some baMseabpallle teVaamllesyw’es ptv aartswitiyn He didn’t allow any runners to cross the plate. When the game was called the score read MV - 2, Central Mont­ calm - 0. The J.V. team has 5 home games this week, Lakewood Monday, doubleheader with Saranac Tuesday, and a doubleheader with Carson City Crystal Friday. Lets hope we have some better weather. Varsity ups league mark 3-2 teams would have given up bill against ag g Vestaburg but the Lions keep fighting Friday night by the scores of back. They scored 1 in the 8-0 and 5-0. In the first ball 5th, 2 in the 6th, and 2 in the game Aaron Snider tossed a 7th. Central scored 3 more ope hitter and struck out 10 runs in their half of the 7th to" Vestaburg hitters. The Lions make the difference. were led by junior second Key hits by the Lions were baseman Terry Pierce as made by Mike Kelly, Jeff Pierce stroked tow key Christensen,, Rick Elliston dou doubles. 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In the second game the Lions Jeff Horn tossed a five hitter striking out seven batters. Again Maple Valley was led by Terry Pierce as he collected three more hits in the second game. The hitting came alive .once again in the second game as Chris Bee.be got two singles, Stan McClintock stroked two singles, Jeff Horn got a double and a single. Roger Drake, Don Fox and Jeff Mead all had a hit a piece for the Lion attack. Maple Valley’s record is now three wins and two losses in leage play as the Valley will take on Saranac at Saranac on Tuesday, May 6, in a league doubleheader. Identical 95-28 scores drop MV twice .In a double dual meet against Portland and Carson City, the girls track team was defeated by identical scores of 95-28. In the Carson City meet, Kris Sample took a first in the 440 yd. dash and Kathy Gaedert took first in the 100 yd. dash. Taking seconds were Kathy Gaedert in the 220 and Tracy Symonds in the shot put. Taking thirds -were Kelly MacDonald in the 110 low hurdles, Colleen Hoffman in the mile, Melissa Coffman in the 220 low hurdles, Kari Kraai in the 880 yd. run, Dawn Wells in the two mile, Brenda Browne in the long jump, and Kris Sample and Melissa Coff­ man in the high jump. In the Portland meet, Kathy Gaedert took a first in the 100 yd. dash. Taking seconds were Kris Sample in the 440 dash and high jump, Dawn Wells in the two mile run, Melissa Coffman in the high jump, and Tracy Symonds in the shot and discus. Taking thirds were Kelly MacDonald in the 110 low hurdles, Colleen Hoff-, man in the mile run, Melissa Coffman in the 220 low hurdles, Kathy Gaedert in the 220 yd. dash, Sandy Spowden in the two mile, Brenda Browne in the long jump, and Dawn Munn in the shot put. Highlight of the meet was the 100 yd. dash in which Kathy Gaedert broke the school record with a time of 12.19 The Maple Valley boys track team split with Carson City and Portland this week. The Lions beat Portland 99­ 33 and lost a close one to Carson City 75-57. . Taking places for the Lions in the Portland meet were: Tom Brooke and Jim Tavoli, first and second in the discus; sweeping the pole vault were Rod McMillon first, Gregg Sutfin - second, and Mark Sutfin and Dan Keech tied for third. Tony Reid took second and Tom Brooke third in the long jump. Steve Hummel third in the high jump, and - Jim Travoli - first in the shot put Rusty Blakely and Steve Hummel - first and second in the 120 high hurdles. Sweeping the 100 Don Snyder, Dave McGinely and Cory Furlong. Dan Halsey first, and Rod McMillon third in the mile. The 880 relay team of Hummel, Braden, McGinely and Snyder took first. Dan Hoffman and Brett Hummel took firstand third in the 440. The 440 relay team of Furlong, McMillon, McGinely and Snyder took first, Todd Braden and Steve Hummel took first and third in the 330 low hurdles. The Lions swept the 880 with Dan Hoffman, Cyle Cornish and Mike Trumble. The 220 saw Dan Snyder first and Cory Furlong second. In the two mile, Dan Halsey took first and the mile relay team of Rod McMillon, Dan Hoff­ man, Mark McMillon and Dan McGinely took first Losing a close one to Carson City, the Lions gave a good effort. Taking places for the Valley were Tom Brooke and Jim Travoli, first and third in the discus. Sweeping the pole vault were Rod Mc­ Millon, first; Gregg Sutfin, second; and Dan Keech and Mark McMillon third. Second in the high hurdles Rusty Blakely and Steve Hummel first and second. Third in the 100 was Dan Snyder; first in the mile, Dan Halsey; third in the 440, • Dan Halsey; third in the 440, Dan Hoffman; second and third in the 330 low hurdles, Todd Braden and Steve Hummel; second in the 880, Dan Hoffman; taking second and .third in the 220, Dan Snyder and Cory Furlong and taking first in the two mile, Dan Halsey. Wendy Klinger, daughter of Jerry Klinger of Delton; and Frances Nicewander, daughter of Mrs. Mildred Nicewander of Dowling, were recently named, as alternates of the Michigan' Business Schools Association Scholarship at Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. Wendy is a senior at Delton - Kellogg High School and is active in Powderpuff Homecoming Committee, cheerleading, and prom preparation. Frances is a senior at Maple Valley High School and has been active in BOEC ( a club for those interested in going into the business career world). The $1200 scholarship is awarded to students based on their academic record. Scholarship winners and alternates were recently honored at the Fourth An­ nual National Secretaries Day Program at Argubright Business College. For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESAJONES 1980-81 basketball cheerleaders named Maple Valley. Junior High and Freshman cheerleading coaches announce the 1980-81 basketball cheerleaders. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 107, No. 51 — Wednesday, May 14, 1980 Jim Gilmore plans breakfast visit in Nashville Monday— Jim Gilmore Voters in Bany County will have an opportunity to meet James S. Gilmore Jr., when he breakfasts in Nash­ ville Monday, May 19 as part of his bid for the Republican nomination for Congress from the state’s third district. The public is welcome to attend the 7:30 a.m. buffet breakfast, sponsored by the Barry County Republican Party, at the Steak House restaurant in Nashville. Republicians are working to gain back the third district seat from first term Democrat Howard Wolpe. Gilmore, Kalamazod businessman and former mayor of that city, will be discussing - some of his opinions on various issues and will answer questions. Gilmore is nationally known as the sponsor of auto racing champion A.J. Foryt. As a -businessman, Gilmore is owner of an auto dealership, advertising agencies, and radio and television stations in four states. For additional information about the Nashville break­ fast, contact Wendell Strickland or Caroline Dimmers. Shopping for ‘Mom’ at Fuller School ■ The PTO at Fuller School bends over backwards to provide a wonderful service for students who want to buy their moms a Mother's Day gift but, don't have a way to shop. This table shows the many attractive items from which students could select to purchase at school. The items are made and donated to the "school Store" by the PTO. (Maple Valley News photo by Virginia Alles) Seek 12 homes for HUD rehabilitation Steven L. Reid, administrative assistant in the Barry County Grants Office, checks call slips on a poster he placed in the lobby of Security Bank in Nashville two months ago. The slips list his office phone number, 945-5121. Reid hopes the poster and others placed in various Nashville businesses will catch the eye of property owners eligible to have their homes improved as part of a $405,000 federal grant to the Nashville vicinity. If you reside in Castleton or Maple Grove Township and can qualify as low-income, call Reid for details. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) T Twenty-three homes in the Reid listed roof, gutters, least apt to hear about it,” townships of Castleton and downspouts, exterior walls, said Reid. “If anyone is and screens, thinking about applying for Maple Grove have been windows approved for rehabilitation porches, handrails; stairs, the program, they should through a federal grant to foundations, heating plants, i contact me right away.” He the Nashville area, and chimneys, water heaters, can be reached at 945-5121. approximately . 12 more kitchen sink and other Conditions of the grant homeowner applicants are plumbing, floors, lighting require only that homes be and wiring, interior wajls, owner occupied and that the being sought. Steven L. Reid, ad­ woodwork and ceilings. The applicant agree not to sell and accessory the property for three years. ministrative assistant in the yard Barry County Grants Office buildings are also included. If it is sold within that time Repairs will be made only period, the homeowner must in Hastings, said last week that he expects 35 homes to to owner occupied homes in agree to reimburse the grant be rehabilitated under funds the two townships, which ’program on a prorated provided by a Community includes the village of Nash­ schedule: full amount for the Block Grant from the U.S. ville. The condition of a first year; two-thirds the Dept, of Housing and Urban home must be such that it total amount if sold the can be brought up to the second year; and one-third Development. A total grant of $405,000 county’s basic maintenance the total amount if sold the was recently approved for code for $8,000 or less, but third year. the Castleton-Maple Grove not more than one half the Homes will be inspected to area, and $210,000 of that value of the property. determine if they comply Owner eligibility for the with the county’s Basic amount has been allocated for the rehabilitation program is based on income Housing Maintenance Code. and family size. Age is not a Those homes that do not program. except for a meet the criteria may be “We have already com­ factor, pleted two .homes,” said minimum age of 18. A family eligible for the program if the owner’s income does not Reid. “We are currently numbering from 1 to 3 the annual bidding two others, and work persons may not have an exceed is presently underway on two income in excess of $9,000 limitations. Reid pointed out that per year. At the high end of more.” financial assistance is also The grant funds will be the scale, a family of 8 to 10 available for sewer hookups used to bring dwellings up to may have an annual income to qualified households that, county maintenance code of no more than $11,562.50 in because of economic con­ standards. In a list of order to qualify. dition, cannot afford the “Often the people who possible items that may be covered in the program, most need the program are expense. The grant program concludes in September, 1981. “But we want to get as many homes as possible done this summer,’’ added Reid. “We would be happy if all were completed this year.” The Nashville vicinity will also benefit from various community projects financed totally or in part by the HUD grant. Among these arfe: a new community building housing the Maple Grove Township offices; a new 1980 ambulance and a building to house the Nash­ ville-based ambulance service; improvements to the Quaker Cemetery road; storm windows and a barrier-free entrance at Putnam Public Library; a bike path or sidewalk to Carl’s Market; a master plan for Nashville’s down­ town development; and a contribution to the development of the River­ side Recreational Park. By Susan Hinckley �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. May 14; 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News Politics and racing are expected to be dual topics when James Gilmore of Kalamazoo appears in Nash­ ville, May 19, for a Monday breakfast at the Steak House Restaurant A Republican and former mayor of Kalamazoo, Gilmore is seeking election in November to the Third Congressional District seat now held by Democrat Howard Wolpe. The 7:30 a.m. event is being spon-. sored by the Barry County Republicans and is open to the public. Costofthe meal is $2. Gilmore will discuss his position on various polticial issues, but it is likely he will also field questions of in­ terest to racing fans. He is owner of the Gilmore Racing Team, which includes driver A. J. Foyt who has won the Indy 500 in autos owned by Gilmore. George Frith of Nashville was a recent 3-day surgical patient at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He underwent an operation on his left forearm to prepare a shunt which will allow him to be hooked up to a kidney dialysis machine in the near future. Invitations are out for the annual Alumni Banquet to be held at the Maple Valley High School cafeteria on Saturday evening, May 31. The family style banquet will be served at 7:00 p.m. but the school will be open at 5:30 p.m. to allow time for visiting and reminiscing prior to the meal. Due to the large size of the alumni mailing list, invitations were mailed to those who attended last year’s banquet and to those Nashville and Ver­ montville graduates from 1960 and earlier, on a five-year retrogressive basis. Others may order their reservations through a form provided in the Maple Valley News. Cost of the dinner is $4.50,. and annual dues are $1. Reservations must be made to Mr. Donald Pixley of Nashville prior to May 17. Incidentally, this is the first year that the alumni association has made an effort to invite all adults who have graduated in the Adult Education program at Maple Valley, since the program was initiated in 1971. In­ vitations to the alumni banquet were mailed to all those adult education grads whose current addresses were readily available. Any Maple Valley; adult education grad who has not been contacted is urged to submit the newspaper reservation form and to attend the banquet. AU are welcome and will be in­ cluded in each successive year. Receiving special a recognition at the 1980 Alumni Banquet will be the Class of 1930 and the Class of 1940 of both Nashville and Vermontville High Schools. Marlin Bera Hansen of Nashville is arranging the reunion of the NHS Class of ’40, and Lucille DeWitt Hecker of Hastings is। in charge of the gathering for the NHS Class of ’30, which marks its golden graduation anniversary this year. Anyone needing more details on either reunion may call Mrs. Hansen at 852-9140 or Mrs. Hecker at 945-5870. The Nashville Police Dept, handled 53 complaints in April, Sgt. Eugene Koetje, Acting Chief, reported to the Nashville Village Council at MAPLEVALLEY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Dear Alumni and Class of 1980, You are cordially invited to attend the annual Alumni Banquet to be held at the Maple Valley High School, 11090 Nashville Highway, on Saturday May 31,1980. The banquet will be family style. The school will be open at 5:30 p.m. for persons wishing to visit and reminisce. The dinner hour will be at 7:00 p.m. Due to a large mailing list, invitations are mailed to those who attended the previous year, and to those on each five year basis, starting with 1960. In other words, this year's invitations go to classes '60 - '55 - '50 - ‘45 - '40, etc. Reservations for yourself and guests must be sent to the treasurer not later than May 17, 1980. The meal will be $4.50 per person and dues for the Alumni are $1.00 (for the current year only). Reser­ vations should be made payable to the treasurer and mailed to: Mrs. Donald (Loretta) Pixley 9180 Thornapple Lake Rd. - Nashville, Mich. 49073 You may pick up your tickets at the desk the night of the banquet. Whether you plan to attend or not, please com­ plete the enclosed form with your dues and return to the treasurer so we can keep your address up to date. If you know of any marriages or deaths in the past year of any of your classmates, please note same on the back of the form. AlscC'be sure to write your school and class year on the form when you return it. Thank you for your help and we hope to see you at the banquet! School at Class of Name:_____ (First) (lost) (Maiden) Street/Rt. City Hold State Zip reservations for me. Amount enclosed: Make check payable to: Loretta Pixley. Treasurer. I am not attending this year. Thursday’s meeting. Among those were 5 arrests in­ volving intoxicants, 3 malicious destructions of property, 3 larcenies, and 7 bad checks. The' Nashville officers issued 4 moving violation tickets and 4 parking citations. They assisted Eaton County of­ ficers three times during April and Barry County officers, five times. The Nashville cruiser was driven 23,091 miles in April and used 223 gallons of gasoline. Turn on your television set Wednesday morning, May 14,' and you’re apt to see several Nashville area tots in action. Approximately two dozen children from the Maple Valley Coop Nursery School in Nashville are slated to appear on Channel3 Club House, to be aired at 9:00a.m. The show was to be taped Tuesday afternoon at the WKZO studios in Kalamazoo. Teacher Mrs. Merry Lee Ossenheimer accompanied the group, as did several of the youngsters’ parents. Dinner at McDonald’s followed the exciting taping event. Ap­ pearing on Wednesday’s show will be children enrolled in the Monday and Thursday morning and af­ ternoon sessions at the nursery school. Last fall, two other classes from the school appeared on the Club House show. Nashville’s “snowbirds” continue to wing their way home. Arriving within the past week dr so were John and Irene Hamp, Ralph and Gladys Richardson, Harry and Creraldine Johnson, and Mrs. Gunda Pennock, all of whom wintered at Bradenton, and Adolph and Rose Douse, who staged at Lakeland. Mrs. Myrtle Bidwell of Grass Lake is spending a week with her sister, Mrs. John (Irene) Hamp of Nash­ ville. Mr. and Mrs. Carson Ames and their granddaughter, Cheryl Ames, all of rural Nashville, were in Kentucky Jast week visiting Mr. and Mrs.. Lillard Kemp of Princeton. The Kemps are maternal grandparents of Cheryl, whcvis the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Ames of Mason Road. Krystal Whitaker of Nash­ ville was honored with a “Spring is busting out all over” baby' shower, April 25th, at the Whitaker residence on Lentz Street. Mrs. Barbara Sprague of rural Nashville hosted the gala event. The Sunday afternoon sunshine, cakes, games, etc., brought forth the following smiling faces: Marsha Ainslie, Karen Southerland, Denise Burd, Sally Stall, Anna Burd, Dale Morawski, Violet Ruffner, Pam Thomson, Marilyn Willison, Catherine Hess, Julie Sprague, Patty Sprague, Tammy Kelly, Rita Wellman, Cindy Merica, Kim Teachworth, Marjorie Whitaker and Jacqueline Austin. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Newland of Nashville were feted May 2 at a surprise celebration in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary. The Friday evening event at the Nashville V.F.W. Hall was staged by the couples children and families: Mr. and Mrs. Duane Newland of By Susan Hinckley Plymouth, Mich; Myrsm. oGuatle, (Au cdr;ey)Mr. rW.eaand tznel . of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry erry (Joyce) oyce Newton ewon of o Marshall; and Christine Schantz of Nashville. Dinner was served by members of the local V.F.W. Auxiliary. Friends and relatives from Alto, Hastings, Middleville, Nashville, and Columbus, Ohio' were present for the Occasion. The Newlands were taken completely by surprise, having no inkling that the party was being planned. Clayton Newland and the former Mae Stauffer were married in 1940 in Hastings at the ‘home of Mae’s mother. Both Clayton and Mae are originally from Hastings but they have lived in Nashville most of their married life. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville attended a Mother-Daughter banquet last'Tuesday evening at the Zion Lutheran Church at Woodland. She was ac­ companied her by daughters, Mrs. Doris Jacobs of Algonquin Lake, near Hastings; and Mrs. Claudette TOyers of Charlotte. A third daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Brenner of Dorr was unable to attend the event. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett of Nashville enjoyed Sunday dinner out, then called on her daughter and husband, Florence and Herbert Hillard of Charlotte, in the afternoon, May 4. Members of Nashville’s Garden Club held a May breakfast last Tuesday at the Big T Tastee Freeze in Hastings. Later, the group toured Barlow Gardens at Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Earl (Clara) Pennock of rural Nashville hosted a Wedding Shower Open House last Sunday for Julie Reid and Mike Hamilton, both of rural Nashville. The event was mostly attended by neighbors from the area in which the young couple grew up. Traditional refreshments were served and many lovely gifts were received. Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Feme) Green attended a 50th wedding celebration of her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Carleton Knauss, Sunday, May 4, at Hicks Center at Kalamazoo College. The Greens then stayed with their son Richard and his family in Kalamazoo until Tuesday noon. Richard and Feme then attended the Tuesday planning session at Kalamazoo Valley Com­ munity College, pertaining to the upcoming Senior Power Day in Lansing. As a board member of the South­ central Commission on Aging, Richard had duties at the Kalamazoo gathering. Several Nashville folks were among the ap­ proximately 350 senior citizens meeting last Tuesday at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in preparation for Senior Power Day, May 14. The event Tuesday was spon­ sored by the Southcentral Michigan Commission on Aging. Some of the Nashville folks joined a busload of senior citizens ~ from Hastings for the journey to Kalamazoo. Attending from here were: Clarence and Margaret Reid, Joseph and Mary Tegel, Richard and to Nashville with them to spend a week with his parents. and Forrest Babcock. The Mrs. Clarence Reid at­ included prog ram discussions on various topics tended the Mother-Son of interest and concern to Banquet sponsored by the citizens. The Nashville Baptist Church at seniorr Kalamazoo meeting laid the the Maple Valley High groundwork for the up- School cafeteria last Monday coming Senior Power Day, evening. She was ac­ when senior citizens from companied by sons: Vernon throughout the state will will of Charlotte, Vaughn of Jerry of congregate at the State Nashville, Capitol to make their wants Kalkaska, and son-in-law Tredinnick of and needs known to the Dave Hastings. lawmakers in Lansing. The Nashville Woman’s Mrs. Verna Frederick and Mrs. Esther Buckley of Literary Club will meet Nashyille were in Charlotte Wednesday, May 21, at the Sunday afternoon to call on home of Mrs. Willard relatives.. They visited (Bessie) Myers of rural Esther’s sister and brother- Nashville. The 7:30 p.m. in-law, Maxine and Joe event will feature a Jankovich, and Verna’s presentation by Mrs. Bob (Jan) Kalnbach on her daughter and husband, Phyllis and Edgar Smith. • family’s 2-year adventure as Mrs. Betty Guy and son U.S. Peace Corp, volunteers Curtis of Battle Creek were in the small African country Sunday visitors at the home of Lesotho. A dessert buffet of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard will follow the program. 1980 Grads will be honored (Veda) Shull of Nashville. After dinner at the Tick Tock in special services during Sunday morning worship at Restaurant near Hastings, Nashville Baptist the Shulls and their guests the called on Mr. and Mrs. Tom Church, June 1. Gary Brainard, Wensko of Algonquin Lake. Lisa Guy, who had spent the representing the Pensacola weekend in Nashville with Christian Schools in Pen­ sacola, Florida, will be at the the Shulls, returned to Battle Nashville Baptist Church Creek with her mother later. May 14 to present a 7:00 p.m. Friday supper guests at the home of Clarence and program about Christian education. Margaret Reid of Nashville were Arden and Sue Reid Don Roscoe of Nashville, and daughters, Arnie, Mindy assistant pastor at the Nash­ and Erica. Sunday dinner ville Baptist Church, com­ guests were Vernon and Jo peted in the Bruin 10,000Anne Reid and family of meter Run at Kellogg Charlotte. Community College in Battle Sunday evening, Mr. and Creek Saturday. Roscoe Mrs. Clarence Reid drove finished the 62 mile route in north to visit Jerry and Kay 39:06 which placed him 53rd Reid at Kalkaska. They were overall of the 592 entrants. accompanied on the trip by Winner of the face was Vaughn and Monda Reid and Duane Spitz of Holt, who will daughter, Jennifer, of Nash- be remembered as the ville. The visitors stayed winner of Nashville 1979 overnight at the Jeriy Reid Harvest Run last October. home, then Monday they Spitz finished the Battle drove to Cadillac to calll on Creek race with a time of Darwin and Norma Reid and 31:07. Incidentally, he also family. Jerry Reid returned recently ran in the Boston Ferne Brooks, Clifford Green, Verna Frederick, NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, MAY 15,1980 7:00 P.M.... at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville PURPOSE: A request for a variance for the prop­ erty located at 514 Sherman Street has been submitted by Dennis Walker. The request concerns changing a one-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling in an R-l district. SHARLOT A. SOURS, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals SUPER CUTS for... GUYS & GALS 1 0 CALL TODAY FOR THAT... SPECIAL HAIRSTYLE! Nashville - 517-852-9192 Olivet — 616-749-9962 The Mirrors image 1 * #J H A CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT ? 4,|ie hiimu iuiaae �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 14, 1980 — Page 3 Nashville News continued— w;; •ISSc ai? i? U S • dS Si /Danita, Mi"? si s s ’ * HasL Ik? k? W Lafe “’WsiWihe in, Mlle Jia, MtoBatJe ^ W^mother m®o tg hueers later later, ltastearl, Mt iiii* f, Mee and Wraildj ® d Nashiilire Wterfacildj , 91 ®>ve MffidKay ski They we oraaldllesr ® the trip by Ifard h WeM DuaneSpMit filer, dM be reiMkiili istore stayed winner d Xabi heJeny Reid tat Ml Monday they Hao to call on W race ill mReidaid jif ixfc: Reid retimed recently mil' mi SMY.MAYl^ ^.. oilheCo* Marathon where he finished in 25th place out of 6,000 participants. Roscoe’s next race will be a long one. He will complete May 24 in the 20-kilometer (12% mile) Tulip Time Run at Holland. The -Council on Minstries of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Ad­ ministrative Board. Both meetings will be at the church. An election of missionary officers will be held at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene at 7 p.m. Wed­ nesday, May 14, at the church. The problem of unwanted door-to-door fund solicitors operating in Nashville will be the topic of discussion when the local Chamber of Commerce meets for dinner at the Steak House Restaurant at 7 p.m. Wed­ nesday, May 14. Sgt. Eugene Koetje, Nashville’s acting police chief, will be present to address the businessmen and other interested in­ dividuals on the subject. Reservations are needed for the dinner but the event is open to the public. 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Mrs. .Janice Gerred, an aunt of By Susan Hinckley presented by Castleton Class C Liquor License at 107 Mrs. George (Pat) Vogt of The Nashville Village Township Supervisor Justin Main Street from John W. Nashville, will be featured Council may be “homeless” Cooley, the township Gorodenski to “107, Inc.” speaker. She is the author of after a decision Thursday by projects it will cost them headed by Kezma Samra of the book, “Shipwrecks of the village officials to reject the $1,200 to operate the hall in Grand Rapids. Great Lakes;” and also latest rental proposal on the next fiscal year, as - Heard Bruce Kuffer, writes articles on wrecks for their meeting quarters. compared to $633 for the regional consultant with the the Great Lakes Gazette and Officials were unwilling to current fiscal year. “I figure Grand Rapids engineering Inland Seas. A graduate of speculate what the next step it (the rental fee) is going to firm of Williams and Works, Michigan State Normal might be, but Village be close to $600 next year,” predict heavy activity when College and M.S.U., Mrs. President Harold predicted Trustee John Nashville’s proposed $4.8 Gerred is a former Christiansen said it would be Hughes. million sewer expansion schoolteacher at St. Sault discussed at a future The controvery over whether project is bid this summer. Marie and Lansing. Since meeting. or not Nashville should pay The recent slowdown in her retirement, she sum­ By a 4-2 vote, the council rent for use of the hall has construction means “good, mers at Whitefish Point, her turned down a proposal from been brewing since March competitive bids,” predicted girlhood home; and does .Castleton Township, owner when township officials Kuffer. research on shipwrecks in of the building in which indicated that the present - Apprpved increasing that area. Her research and Nashville has been holding arrangement of sharing insurance coverage on efforts were responsible for public meetings and village electrical costs on the Putnam Public Library to the Whitefish Point elections since September facility was not satisfactory. $55,000 on the building and Lighthouse being declared a 1978. Some village officials Nashville paid the town­ $20,000 on the contents. By National Historical Site. Thursday objected to the ship $288 the past fiscal year adding the facility to other May is bicycle month in proposed $500 annual rental to cover 50 percent of the Michigan and the Nashville fee because 'of a clause in the electrical bills. The large villlge-owned buildings on Village Council reminds agreement that called for a meeting room which the the municipal umbrella local riders that bike riding yearly review and ad­ village- uses is electrically policy, a $3 annual savings is forbidden on Main Street justment of the charge, heated. Utilities would have was netted over the present sidewalks, from the library based on the Consumer Price been included in the $500 individual policy which had provided coverage of $44,000, to Church Street?* Parents Index. Other trustees proposal made Thursday building, and $10,000 con­ are asked to urge their thought the clause might be night. tents. children to observe this ban. helpful. The offer also stated that - Heard Trustee John The youngsters are en­ “It (the CPI adjustment) the township would be Hughes explain a 1939 couraged to “walk” their could be to our benefit,” said responsible for snow bikes in this area if they do Trustee John Hughes. An removal and all major Village Ordinance which deals with the problem of not wish to ride in the street. alternative suggestion had cleaning, with the village to Mrs. Floyd (Marjorie) , called for the township to “tidy up” after each village junked cars in the proximity Shilton of rural Nashville assess the village for use of meeting. A present smoking of the Main street business district. Hughes stressed the returned home recently after the hall on a per meeting ban was also to continue. need for enforcing the or­ a week-long visit with her basis, rather than a flat Village officials who have dinance or updating it to deal son Mike Shilton at Temple, annual charge. Thursday’s opposed the rental charge Arizona. She was ac­ proposal offered unlimited since it was suggested in with the situation. He said he would continue to pursue companied on the trip by her use of the facility for March have pointed out that young son, Mickey Shilton. meetings and elections but approximately 40 percent of The flight to Arizona was a stipulated that township the township's tax dollars first for Mrs. Shilton and an business would take come from the village of enjoyable experience. They precedence over village use. Nashville, which contains landed at Phoenix Airport in jrustee Calvin Rizor. said he about 58 percent of the total 102-degree temperature. A felt it was a foolish plan for population of Castleton trip by raft down the Salt the village to consider Township. (Part of the River was a highlight of their because of the price index village is in Maple Grove stay. Mickey enjoyed factor at review time. Township). Nashville ofswimming nearly every day. .‘‘They’re going to look at ficials discussed again Other Sites of interest visited what their expenses are and Thursday the possibility of were the Phoenix Zoo, how many times we used moving village meetings into Fountain Hills, and (the hall) and it’s going to a recently renovated 1891 Camelback Mountain. add up to whatever they Waterworks building in The Nashville Jaycees will want it to.” Putnam Park, which is be going door-to-door in the Trustee Carl Tobias, who village-owned. Such a move village Wednesday evening, was one of a committee of was initially considered in May 14, for the sake of fire three village officials who March as an alternative to protection. As part of a met Wednesday with paying rent. program called the Red Ball IN other business Thur­ township officials to discuss Project, the Jaycees will be the matter, said Thursday sday, the council: passing out stickers that that according to figures - Approved transfer of a could prove to be life-savers to local residents. The Special stickers are designed to go on the windows of bedrooms where children, the elderly, or handicapped individuals sleep. In'case of fire, the stickers will let fireman know which rooms in a home might hold Eaton Federal Savings & Loan Association reminds potential victims and speed up their rescue. Additional details will be furnished by the Jaycee calling on you. There is no obligation. in their 2% year Money Market Certificate 51 RATE •Continuous compounding •5500.00 minimum amount •Rate changes the first of each month, but once your certificate has been purchased, your rate is fixed for 254 years -~yA year rate for May, 1980 10.75 " 1113491 Substantial interest penalty for early withdrawal from all certificate accounts. Eaton Federal and FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan - Eaton Rapids, Michigan - Olivet, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 14, 1980 — Page 4 Troops had the distinction of being first in the battalion and one of the first in the state. Early Nashville school superintendent H. L. Rockwood was the key figure in formation of the local group, commonly called the Home Guard. (Photo loaned, courtesy Richard Mason) In May 1917, state military history was made in Nash­ ville. Here, the first company of the First Battalion of the Michigan State Troops was organized. Commonly called the “Home Guard,” the troops served as protectors of the home front during World War I. “Nashville, the home of Company Six, claims the distinction of being the mother of the First Battalion of the Michigan State Troops,” noted a 1918 MST “Its publication. the organization was culmination of the personal efforts of Major H. L. Rock­ wood, then superintendent of Nashville public schools. Rockwood was responsible for consolidating into a battalion the MST com­ panies from the towns off Hastings, Nashville, Eaton Clark-Fassett to wed Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark of Charlotte are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Cheri Sue to Mr. Jeffery Fassett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Fassett of Vermontville. A June 21st wedding is planned at 4 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Charlotte./ Rapids and Charlotte. Nash­ ville’s troop was the first company in that battalion and one of the first in the state to complete, complete its organization. “The record of. Company Six from a military stand­ point has been most com­ mendable, and it has been the means of instilling an intense feeling of patriotism in the community,” noted the MST publication about Nashville’s troop. “Over half of the original members of the company are now in active service, a majority of them through voluntary enlistment, and they have benefited greatly by the training and experience derived from their con­ nection with the State Troops.” . The MST had been in­ stituted in this area in May 1917 when Major Burkhart, representing the state and acting under orders of the War Preparedness Board, had mustered in the four companies. Burichart made Check Our Prices on FERTILIZER & CHEMICALS Urea - Bulk.. 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Rockwood then pushed for the for- mation of the First Bat­ talion, of which he later became commander. Nash­ ville’s school superintendent doubled as Battalion Major Rockwood. , “The ‘Home Guard’ was made up of businessmen, farmers, factory men, and generally any man of the community ’ who wasn’t in the Army and wanted to volunteer,” remembers Adolph Douse, Jr., whose father was a member of the local troop. The men trained on the old River Park athletic field west of the Main Street stores. They marched on the ball diamond that, in season, hosted high school baseball and football games. Kenneth (Ted) Mix of Nashville, who at 16 was a very young member of Company Six, remembers that training. “Bement (First Lieutenant Julius Bement) could really drill us,” comments Mix. “He was a Spanish War veteran.” Mix also recalls trips to the Greggs Crossing Road areanear the Thornapple River, where the troops practiced target shooting on a rifle range.' Each MST company took an active part in community life during World War I. They gave exhibition drills took charge of Red Cross and other drives, conducted military funerals, did guard duty, and in many other ways proved helpful. “Their duties were to guard the village and do police duties when needed,” notes Douse. “At times, where there were reports of German spies circulating around, they would do guard duty on roads leading in and out of town.” The mien also guarded Main Street and the Lentz Table factory, Nashville’s largest industry. “I remember my father being called out several times,” adds Douse. One instance he recalls was when the troops were stationed at the north side of the Thor­ napple River bridge at night, after word was received that some German spies might be going through Nashville. “A car coming down the hill from the north was or­ dered to halt, but it kept going,” said Douse. “As I remember, the guards fired up into the air but the car kept on going.” The troops were dressed in military uniforms. Nashville tailor John Greene, who was located on the second floor of the brick building adjacent to the south of the presentday Johnson’s Furniture store, saw to the p proper fitting. Greene was also a member of the troop. The uniforms were government issue,' but we went to Green’s place for alterations,” said Mix. “We sort of made his shop our headquarters.” Adolph Douse, Jr. also remembers the MST uniforms, but in a somewhat different light, i “When I was about 10 to 12 years old, I became a Boy Scout and, on occasion, we had to have a uniform,” he said. “I couldn’t afford to buy one, so I bought a Boy Scout shirt and neck scarf and used my father’s Home Guard trousers and his hat” Douse added that he has laughed about that many times over the years. Meetings of the battalion were held at Thornapple Lake on Memorial Sunday, at Eaton Rapids on the Fourth of July, and at Charlotte during the Eaton County Fair. “These have been in­ teresting, instructive and highly complimentary to officers and men,” noted the 1918 publication in com­ menting on the events. Aside from each com­ pany’s contribution to community service, the MST training provided very beneficial background for many men who went on to join some branch of the Army. “In short, the value of the service rendered can hardly cont. page 5 NEXT MEETING — MAY 17th Building Site — 4010 River Road (Corner of Charlton Park Rd. and River Rd.; I mile N. ofM-79) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 14, 1980 — Page 5 Citizens of the week Making gifts for Mother... Students in Mrs, Jacoby s fourth grade class lass at Fuller put their creative talents to work decorating egg cartons with paipted macaronTto give to their mom’s for Mother s Day. They also wrote messages inside the silhouette shaped cards they made for the occasion. Showing samples of their handiwork are (sitting, from left) Dina Jarvis, Angel Carpenter, Sonya Thompson, Danny Kellogg and Lana Kienutske. Standing are Angela Millious, Flora Ponter, Tracy House, Wendy Thomson and Ronda Steinbrech Steinbrecher. (Maple Valley News photo by Virginia Alles) Michelle Schantz (left), Darrin Neff, and Mindy Gam are the good citizens of the week at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville. Selected for citizenship awards at Fuller Street and Kellogg Elementary Schools this week were Mindy Garn, Darrin Neff, Michele Schantz, Billy Peake, and Wendy Williams. Mindy Garn is a first grade student in Rose Dunham’s room. Reading and gym are her favorite subjects. Mindy is seven and the daughter of Cindy and Ron Doolittle of Nashville and Randy Garn. In her spare time, Mindy likes to draw and collect rocks. iteM'fl n ardstii I Quits' , JjRii! n. sEn Mfc :x ‘ziai n wilh H ill Mil'll j««i inm *i« Dk*1 e 20K« l Wendy Williams and Billy Peake are recipients of citizenship awards this week at Kellogg School. Memories of the past, continued be estimated,” concluded the MST publication, “and the service to be rendered cannot be imagined.” When the MST booklet was published in 1918, J. William Dollman was Captain of Company Six. He had suc­ ceeded Captain F. J. White who had tendered his resignation in July, having made application for ad­ mission to an officers’ training school. Dollman had served as First Lieutenant under White. When Dollman took charge of the company, Julius B. Bement was First Lieutenant and Ernest L. Appelman was Second Lieutenant. Newt Trautman was Quartermaster Sergeant of the First Bat­ talion. Privates listed on the active membership roster of Nashville’s Company Six, MST, at the time the booklet was published were: Homer Ayers, Adolph Douse, Sr., John S. Greene, Robert Green, Claude Jones, JORDAN DIST. CO. — COUNTRY CORNERS Farm Market 2 miles N. of Nashville at M-66 & State Rd. 517-852-1945 OPEN 7 DAYS Monday thru Saturday 10 to 6 Sunday 10:30 to 3:30 Bakery - Cheese * Produce * Honey Lawn and Garden - Gifts Darrin Neff, 7, enjoys spelling as a favorite subject in Ms. Stark’s second grade class. Darrin is the son of Connie and Gary Neff of Guy Road. Activities he enjoys in­ clude collecting shells, camping, bike riding, and playing outdoors with his brother. Michele Schantz, 9, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schantz of Center Ct. She collects rocks and enjoys playing softball and football. Michele’s favorite subject is math. Her fourth grade teacher is Mrs. Long. Billy Peake is a fifth grader in Pauline Hunt’s room where social studies and gym are his favorite subjects. He enjoys football, baseball, and roller skating as extracurricular activities. Billy is the son of Marge and Eldon Peake of Morgan Road. Wendy Williams is active as a 4-H member and also enjoys softball and basketball. She is 11 and a sixth grade student in Vicki Polanski’s room. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Williams of Bivens Rd., Wendy says math is her favorite subject. Nathan Kidder, Otto Lass, Clarence 0. Mason, Percy Penfold, Fred Reynolds, Harry Reynolds, Ward Smith, Harry Shoup, Emmitt Gibson, J. C. Pursell, George Graham, Clyde Surine, Vidian Rose, V. Martens, John Martens, Herrick Sch­ wartz, Lee Schwartz, Arthur Pennock, Dale Devine, Glen Mesnard, Earl Strickland, Otis Gokay, Kenneth Mix, C. Newton, S. Newton, Tom Beard, Robert Townsend, Verne Skidmore, Bert .Partridge, C. Lewis, Fay Hummel, Dell White, C. Miller, S. Faust, and two privates identified only as Reed and Symington. Many other familiar Nash­ ville names filled the roster of Sixth Company before this roll call was published. The local Michigan State Troops continued in existence throughout World War I. The Armistice came in November1918, and after that time, as Kenneth Mix now recalls, Nashville’s Company Six was disbanded. From our readers FROM OUR READERS According to the paper, the Maple Valley School District is asking for a 3-mil in­ crease. Haven’t the educators got the message that the people in this country are not able to be taxed one more dollar! What do we have to do to convince them that we mean NO. Don’t they realize that $3 on each $1000 of equalized valuation could mean hundreds of dollars to some of us taxpayers that we would have to pay in one year. We CANNOT and WILL NOT pay more taxes! If we would get back to the basics of education — reading, writing and arithmetic, instead of golf, tennis and ‘Leisure Time Living’ classes we would not need all of this extra money. I do not feel sorry that the educators are complaining that with rising costs they CANNOT operate. We as taxpayers have to put up with rising costs and we HAVE to operate on what we make. We cannot run to the community and ask them for more money to help support our way of living! Let’s tell the educators that the days of spending is OVER - we refuse to pay more taxes. A Concerned Taxpayer, Samantha Lazator Sen. Allen to meet with seniors — State Senator Richard Allen (R-Ithaca) today announced that he will hold special office hours on Wednesday, May 14, to meet with Michigan Senior Citizens attending Senior Power Day observances in Lansing. “The observance of Senior Power Day in Lansing offers a rare opportunity to hear first-hand the problems of senior citizens throughout the state,” Allen said. “All too often, and in too many ways, government has turned a deaf ear to the problems of seniors.” “With inflation running celerate our search for ways rampant, and taxes taking a in which to make use of those greater and greater share of special talents.” available income, many “I lode forward to meeting seniors are facing a dire with seniors of the North­ Central area of Michigan future.” “As a result, many of our and hearing directly from senior citizens are forced to them about the problems and decide whether to eat or turn promises they see in our on the heat,” Allen added. state.” “Additionally, our culture Allen will be holding the has failed to make use of the special senior citizen office vast store of knowledge, hours on May 14 from 2:00 to expertise, and talent 4:00 p.m. in his State Senate possessed by our senior Office on the Ground Floor of population. We need to ac- the State Capital Building. Action-Ads FISH & CHICKEN FRY FRIDAY, MAY 16 FOR SALE: 1975 Yamaha 650. 7,300 miles, $1,000 or will trade for van or small wagon. Phone 852-9208. WINSTON: Farm building construction. Licensed contractor. Phone 517-543­ 6265 or 517-543-1433. Post and confinement building. Equipment and ventilation. BE A WINNER! BEAT INFLATION! Work your own hours demonstrating MERRI-MAC toys and gifts. We need party plan demonstrators and super­ visors in this area. Highest commission. No investment, no delivering, no collecting. Call toll free now! 1-800-553­ 9066, or write: MERRI-MAC, 801 Jackson Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. (6-4) CARD OF THANKS Thanks to all of you who helped make my birthday celebration the success it was. “Tis sweet to be remembered.” George B. Dean Nashville VFW 8260 & Auxiliary — SERVING 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Adults...’325 / ChHdren Under 12...’17S OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ASPARAGUS FOR FREEZING or CANNING 79e per pound or 10c per pound DISCOUNT... on any order over 20 lbs. We have all you need picked fresh. Call in orders now, season is short. Country Corners Farm Market 2 miles N. of Nashville on M-66 (517)852-1945 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, May 14, 1980 — Page 6 Moms’ are special guests at nursery ‘tots’ party Alicia Turner, 4, serves refreshments to her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Turner of Jackson, who made the trip to Nashville for the special occasion. Alicia is the daughter of the Reverends Arthur and Molly Turner of Lansing. Rev. Molly Turner is pastor of Vermontville's United Methodist Church. The youngsters presented their moms with delightful pincushions made in the shape of ladies' wide-brimmed hats. Fabric trim, padding, plus a Mason jar top, and LOVE were the prime ingredients of the creations. From left, Stacey Hawblitz, 3, receives a kiss from her mom, Lois, in appreciation of the gift while Becky Ling? holm, 4, presents a colorful pincushion to her mother, Roz. (■Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Mother’s Day came a few tempting aroma. And gifts days ahead ofschedule at the and cards lovingly fashioned Maple Valley Coop Nursery by tiny hands added a School in Nashville. Thur­ special joy to giving and sday and Friday, mothers receiving. were honored guests for The youngsters staged the refreshments prepared by event under the supervision the youngsters. Homemade of their teacher, Mrs. Merry cookies baked by the Lee Ossenheimer. children filled the air with a M.V. schools to honor retiring employees Three-year-old Jimmy Mason of Nashville serves punch to his mother, Janice. For all your Insurance Needs See the .ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Stan Trumble Mary Trumble An open house will be held at the Maple Valley high school on Sunday, May 18, from 2-4 p.m. The school district will be honoring Charles Viele, Hildred Peabody, Ruth Rypstra and Russell Smith for their years of loyal service to the district. Mr. Viele, has -been a board member of both the Vermontville, and Maple Valley Boards of Education for nineteen years. He was elected to the Maple Valley Board July 1965. He has servedin that capacity for 15 years. Mr. Smith'served the district for 35 years. He was a bus driver for thirteen years, substitute driver seven years, and building custodian for 15 years. Mrs. Rypstra has been a social worker in Maple Valley for the past sixteen Nashville man remains in serious condition after car accident Friday by Susan Hinckley Teresa Jones Norma Viele Trumble Agency vluto-Owners Insurance UfeHorneCarBusiness 178.S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 years. She has been reassigned to the han­ dicapped students at Meadowview School for the 1980-81 school year. She is a graduate of Michigan State University. Ruth has also worked for the Friend of the Court Office and Juvenile Court for eight years. Mrs. Peabody­ is a graduate of Vermontville High School. She attended Eaton County Normal. Hildred earned both her bachelor and masters degrees from Western Michigan University. Mrs. Peabody has taught for seven yearis in rural schools. Hildred has taught for the past twenty years at Maple Valley, and Vermontville Schools. Refreshments will be provided by the Ver­ montville and Nashville P.T.O’s. Randy Furlong, 19-yearold son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Furlong of Nash­ ville, remains in serious condition at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, following a 1-car accident last Friday night. Randy was still un­ conscious Monday and the full extent of his injuries could not yet be determined. Randy was thrown from his eastbound vehicle when he apparently lost control of it about 11:00 p.m. Friday on , a curve on Vermontville Highway (State Road) west of Vermontville/ in Eaton County. The accident was . discovered within about 20 minutes by Eaton County Sheriff’s deputies who were in the area to police another collision south of Ver­ montville. Randy was rushed to the hospital. His father, owner of Maple Valley Implement in Nashville, has remained there around the clock, waiting for Randy to regain consciousness. Doctors have estimated this may take at least 3 to 4 days, Mrs. Furlong said. Phone 945-9554 for Action Want-Ad! Amy Kipp, 4, presents to her mother, Laurie, a gift and card fashioned lovingly with tiny hands. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 14, 1980 — Page 7 Airs. 's class visi Students in Mrs, Long's class line up to mail the letters they had written in school prior to visiting the posKoffice. The youngsters had scanned magazines and other literature offering free information, materials, or samples and then wrote letters requesting what had been advertised. Postmaster Elmer Jarvie conducts a tour of the Nashville Post Office for students in Mrs. Long's class at Fuller School. He also demonstrated the machine the post office uses to cancel stamps. Jarvie stressed the importance of having correct postage and zip codes on letters that are mailed. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) County residents invited to You'th Day By Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Would you like to learn how to make clay pots, do balloon art, or try your hand at milking a cow? These are all activities planned as part of Eaton- County’s first “Getting to Know You’th” Vermontville Friends of Library plan first meeting The first meeting of the Vermontville Friends of the Library will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, *May 20, at the Mildred Allen Library. An open discussion will be held as to the type of organization members are interested in forming.. The main emphasis of organizing such a group iss “to bring the library closer to the people,” said Sally Martin. Discussion also will include interest in offering summer programs at the library and also ways to offer help to the local Woman’s Club who sponsor a children’s story hour in the ’summer. (5-20) day. The event will be held at Fitzgerald Park, in Grand Ledge on Saturday, May 17. The rain date is May 18,. and if raining then it will be held at the Commercial Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Exhibits and action displays done by youth from throughout Eaton County will be available for viewing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are eleven broad categories to exhibit in, ranging from visual and performing arts to agriculture and natural history. p Special half-hour workshops will be featured from from1111a.m. a.m.toto2 2p.m. p.m.They They will cover the topics of drama, balloon art, making clay pots, geneology, gar­ dening, and energy. The workshops will take place in the order listed above, and there may be a small charge and limited enrollment for some of them. There will also be learning centers focusing on history, lost villages in Eaton County, energy, artifacts, sensory testing, and a senior citizen’s cracker barrel. Don’t miss the first Eaton County Chicken and Qugil Flying Contest at 1 p.m., followed by the Ag Olympics fun contest. An awards presentation at 2:30 p.m. will conclude the day’s activities. This unique activity is being sponsored by the Eaton County Parks and Recreation Department, the Eaton County 4-H Program, Eaton Intermediate School District, and the Eaton County Senior Citizen’s Office. Help celebrate Michigan Week by attending “Getting to Know You’th Day”. H [qj Price Expires End of MAY — WHEELCHAIRS Easy-Roll and Standard Models Rental — Rates On Request Easily maneuvered over car­ peting, giass or rough sur­ faces. Attractive chrome plated finish. Padded arm­ rests and heavy duty vinyl upholstery. Comfortable tilt CI designed in seat and back. Folds compactly I for travel or storage. Prices As Low As If you did not receive the sale flyer ... Come in and pick one up in store. GREAT SAVINGS on the items you need... POWER TOOLS, LATTERS, > LAWN MOWERS, HAND TOOLS, MUCH MORE! Nashville Hardware 105 N. MAIN • PHONE 852-0713 LCD for MEN & BOYS C4 Used Model.,.$149. Home Value Days Sale IN PROGRESS TEXAS INSTRUMENT 199. New Assorted Plastic Utility Items... .□ WASTEBASKET q LARGE DISHPAN BUSHEL SIZE LAUNDRY BASKET 5-COMPARTMENT CUTLERY TRAY EACH $1IVAQ0 TRUMP Playing Cards 3 pkgs, for $100 DANISH CANNED HAM Quantity Limit Only 25 In Stock �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. May 14. 1980 — Page 8 South Bend woman finds balloon launched from Nashville Each balloon launched in the project had a card like this attached to if. The finder is asked to mail the card back to the school. So far the furthest response has been from South Bend, Indiana, The last balloon launch for Fuller School's role in the Weekly Reader Project was held last week. These youngsters gleefully turn their balloons to the sky. have found balloons from the has traveled the farthest first launches are starting to distance will be the winner of arrive at Fuller. To date, the a $500 prize from Weekly balloon found the furthest Reader. away, was located in South Some of the finders of Bend, Indiana. Fullers’ balloons have Schools all over the nation written wonderful letters are participating in the when they have returned the contest and the school that cards that were attached to gets, back the message that the balloons. One example is a letter to “Dennis,” a student at Fuller, from Margaret Jackson of Decatur. Her letter, dated May 5, reads as follows: “Hi! I found your balloon yesterday. My husband and I were outside jof Decatur, $ ■ about four miles out of town. EVENING, MAY 10th We found the balloon in his Catherine J * mom mom and and dad dad’s’s field. field. We We aterne & JJ.J. -X-were taking a walk to the The last of the balloons in the big Fuller Street School launch headed skyward last week in conjunction with a contest sponsored by the Weekly Reader publication as part of its writing pals program. But, in the meantime, responses from persons who * NOTICE! | * Ask Fred and Don about the * | t * * ■X- Double Skunk SATURDAY ***************************** woods and found your note on one of the weeds. We were both excited about finding the card. “We looked up Nashville on the map. Your balloon made a pretty good travel before finally falling. “I hope the rest of your class has as much success with their balloons as you have had with yours. I wish the whole class the best of luck. I hope I have helped the project.” Your balloon buddy, Margaret Jackson P.S. You must have a nice teacher to let the class do this project. I wish you all the success in the world. The picture idea is nice too. Your red shirt set off your blonde hair. Tropical Flouride program announced I Anno—icing^ Beginners GOLF BASICS 3 classes (no charge) to be held at... Mulberry Fore Golf Course Clubhouse 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. □ Monday, May 19 □ Tuesday, May 27 □ Monday, June 2 This is open to anyone that is just starting golf. Come on out and learn about this popular sport. WATCH FOR OUR COURSE OPENING TOBE ANNOUNCED SOON! Mulberry Fore North edge of Nashville on M-66 852-0760 The 1980 Summer Topical Flouride Program of Barry County will begin on Thursday, June 5 at the Fuller St. School in Nash­ ville, according to Louise Odrzywolska, general chairman. Appointments will be mailed three weeks in advance of area clinic dates. The schedule and location each clinic is as follows: Nashville, Fuller Street School, June 5 thru June 17. Middleville, Minni McFall School, June 18 thru June 26. Delton, Delton Elem. School, June 27 thru July 10. Hastings, Northeastern School, July 11 thru July 23. Due to low enrollment, there will be no clinic in Woodland this year. Children registered from this area will be served in Nashville and Hastings clinics. Area chairmen are as follows: Nashville Mrs. Jack De Groot, Mrs. Amado Cardenas; Middleville - Mrs. James Sprague, Mrs. Larry Palmer; Delton - Mrs. Jerry Klinger, Mrs. Jean Adams; Hastings Mrs. Richard Weller, Mrs. Jack Sorby. Compassionate Friends meeting note Compassionate Friends, an organization offering friendship and un­ derstanding to bereaved parents, will meet at 8 p.m. May 20 at the Ingham Community Mental Health Center. It is located at 407 WGreenlawn in Lansing. The meeting is open to all bereaved parents and friends. WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) TAX CHANGE? - With many possibilities discussed for changes in the Michigan property tax system, legislative leaders hope to formulate a ballot proposal by this week. Most current is an idea for property-tax reliefcoupled with a sales tax increase. BAR CLOSINGS - The Senate had defeated HB 5558, which would have allowed bars to remain open until 4 a.m. in cities with convention bureaus. There was concern that this would not truly assist convention proceedings. WELFARE WORK - The Social Services Department has dropped over 100 central-office jobs and added 860 local­ office jobs in response to growing welfare caseloads. This will help provide improved service at the neighborhood level. PRIMARY POLITICS It appears the Michigan Presidential Primary will be held as scheduled next week, for only the Republicans. Meanwhile, supporters of In­ dependent Presidential candidate John Anderson have filed more than 62,000 signatures to place an “Anderson Coalition” party on the August primary ballot. It must get 0.3 percent of all August votes to qualify for November. LONG COUNT - The House has defeated a motion to discharge a resolution requiring a two-minute time limit for all House votes. The Senate has a one-minute time limit. Recently, the voting board was left open for 28 minutes on a controversial issue while efforts were made to change votes. House Democratic leaders say a voting limit is not needed at this time. LIFELINE POWER - The House will soon vote on SB 29, which would set up different bloc rates for electrical use by families with less than four members, and four or more members. There would be a low rate for the first “lifeline” blocs of electrical use each month, with higher rates for use beyond that amount. This will help low-income families, and encourage conservation. TV THEFT - The House has approved HB 5583, which would outlaw the practice of tapping into cable television systems without authorization. The bill provides fines andor jail terms; this is in response to the increased legal — and illegal — use of cable TV. RESTITUTION SENTENCING - Now in the Senate is HB 4088, which would give sentencing judges the option of ordering a convict placed on probation to perform community service or pay restitution provided it is affordable. This clarifies current law on conditions of probation. PUBLIC ART - Governor Milliken has signed into law SB 2, which creates a seven-member committee and an Art in Public Places Fund to finance and acquire art for public buildings. The fund would be drawn from no more than 1 percent of specific capital-outlay appropriations. MEN’S SOFTBALL MEETING ATTENTION: Managers of Maple Valley Men's Softball! v REGISTRATION... May 22nd 7:30 P.M. Room 1 -A at the High School Important that you attend. Sponsor fees and contracts for at least 10 players each team must be turned in at this time. Contracts can be obtained from Ed Goris. MAPLE VALLEY SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, ® Simon Pharmacy^ 207 N. MAIN NASHVILLE 852-0845 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.nrt. to 5:30 p.m. Curtis Craft Center 205 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9338 — and — Nashville Flowers & Jewelry 233 N. Main, Nashville 219 S. State St. Phone 852-9797 945-9554 J-AdGraphics, Inc., Hastings E2* “*«n «n St* «*n ',**** ** WE BUY HAY & STRAW in the field 1 HAY AND STRAW PRODUCER AND BROKER *® W smite ilb^ ‘ ' hjfffilf 1, 6620 E. Scott Rd. Nashville, Ml. 49073 ■ U SBta It ]itj 1 : ribtapinhMi fWTjfrladms^irotiatMim* (517)852-0959 Custom Baling BANK and TRUST (WitfetataiMii HiattiHpniiMiW 3402 Branch 203 N. Main St., Nashville 5 lb fa to ate “^5 jatiuilteitanlelsWj STANTON ^‘siSl fe^S3 Real Estate & Auctioneers Vermontville— Nashville 726-0181 852-0882 THE SOURCE OF FAMILY STRENGTH If you would like to become a sponsor on this page, call 852-1717 Thinking of Mother’s Day in this year of 1980 we know that she especially and all the members of the family need all the strength that they can get in these days of changing values and patterns of family living. There is a great deal of stress laid upon the family in pursuing this most important task in life of helping children to grow into mature and useful adults. In the light of this we seek to guide them in choosing good eating, sleeping, and exer­ cising habits. Also we guide them in develop­ ing their mind and spiritual life. There has been in late years a fashionable trend in the direction of leaving entirely free, so far as their deepest faith is con­ cerned, with the thought that they will then choose for themselves when they reach the age of maturity. Superficially this approach has a certain appeal, since it seems to res­ pect the individuality of the child so much that he is set free from all indoctrination. Actually, however it is a poor course to pur­ sue. The supposed freedom from indoctrina­ tion does not and cannot really occur, be­ cause the child is living in a real world all the time and drawing conclusions on the basis of the evidence. Usually this means theyjust may choose a secular view of life which is totally inadequate for the salvation ■of the soul. We do not leave them to com­ plete freedom to choose about matters that we feel that are ofutmost importance. We seek to guide them into Faith by care and example. Many mothers and fathers provide the kind of home in which a living faith is more caught than taught, because this faith is the basis of all that is done and said in help­ ing children to choose the Christian Faith as revealed in the scriptures. - REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Trowbridge Service ■AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 REALTOR’ WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E WOLEVER. BROKER (517)726-0637 RES 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sun. A.M. Worship.. 9: VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN REID Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Wednesday Prayer Meeting. 7:3Qp.m. REV. ROBERT CONSAN1 304 Phillips St.. Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: AM Service . A.M. Worship .. .‘11 a.m. PM Service.. Evening Worship . .7 p.m. Wed. Service Wednesday Evening North State, Nashville A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m. the evening before REV. PAUL L. BOGER Sunday School ... 10 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. Evening Service ... 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 11 a.m. ..7 p.m. ^ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Youth.. .Roger Claypool Sunday...... ..6 p.m. Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m REV. LEONARD PUTNAM FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 225 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Telephone: 852-9680 Compliments of... Lonny L. Kienutske GUARANTEED APPLIANCES Phone... 852-9724 Morning Service . 11 a.m. .Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening PASTOR AAARVIN POTTER Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & ..7 p,m.' Worship. Worship.................... 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH 8593 Cloverdale Road (’/> mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45a.m. Sunday Evening CHURCH OF THE HAZAREHE REV. DAVE FLEMING MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Sunday School .. 10 a.m. 301 Fuller St., Nashville 110 SouthMain, Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Vermontville Church School ... 10 a.m.Sunday: Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship 11a.m. (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship.. fellowship Time After *Wednesday Evening 1 26 S. Main St _ NASHVILLE. Ml. 49073 OFFICE <517)852-1501 HECKER Insurance AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Nashville, Mich. PEOPLE S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOQMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Morning Worship. 11 a.m. South Main, Vermontville Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Adult Sunday Wednesday Evening School ....... 10:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m —- Church Service.11 a.m. PASTOR RANDY REED REV. MOLLY TURNER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 14, 1980 — Page 10 Vermontville Village Council proceedings by Lewis to pay bills from County Sheriff’s Dept, the proper funds. All ayes. replied stating the matter Carried. would be brought to the Correspondence: attention of the department. Michigan Week He questioned what specific correspondence from Sut­ times speeding occurred. tons Bay Cleric directing Lengthy discussion followed correspondence to coun­ relating to speeding and cilperson in charge of same. measures to be taken to stop Mrs. tlerald Thrasher, same. representing the Ver-' Mrs. Loren Lehman montville Garden Club, discussed drainage problem stated the Club wished to on South Main SV for homes give the Village a tree - also, at the base of the hill. Ex­ other members of the Club pressed need for ditch on the wish to purchase trees east side of South Main. themselves and ask for Mrs. John Penix discussed specific rules and billing of sidewalk regulations pertaining to replacement and main­ planting. Was informed no tenance of same. special restrictions but to Mrs. Mike Oster ask if any check with the maintenance ordinance pertained to men before planting. disorderly conduct and Mrs. Forrest Butcher discharging of firearms. Sgt. attended the meeting to Whitacre stated Sheriff’s complain of excessive Dept, should be notified in speeding on South Main St.4n matters of this type. the Village*. She had been hit Mrs. James Davis by a speeding vehicle while discussed arrangements for attempting to turn into her payment ofwater-sewer bills driveway and feared for the and stray dogs. Instructed to safety of others. Mrs. call Eaton County Animal Howard Goodenough and Control and file complaints Mrs. Loren Lehman for stray dogs. discussed excessive Tom Joostberns, speeding in that area also. representing the Fire Dept, Sgt Whitacre, of the Eaton ask that ^bome type of parking be reserved for members of the Fire Dept, over Maple Syrup Festival weekend - preferrably about 6 places on the North side of West First St. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis to mark off and reserve 6 parking places on the North side of First St. west of the alley for the Fire Dept, on Maple Syrup Festival weekend. All ayes. Carried. Mrs. Mike Oster congratulated Bill Mason on becoming the new president of the Village. The resignation of deputy clerk Flossie Corey was read. Motion by Hale sup­ ported by Lewis to accept the resignation of Flossie Corey as deputy clerk as of March 19, 1980. All ayes. Carried. Discussion of replacement of deputy clerk followed. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis to advertise position of deputy clerk for one week in the Maple Valley News. All ayes. Carried. Clerk discussed the costs of repairs of present ad­ dressing equipment and 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 purchase price of new The Vermontville Village Council met in regular session, Thursday, April 10, 1980, in the Public Library. PRESENT: Pres. Mason, Clerk Gaedert, Treas. March. Trustees: Fox, Hale, Lewis, Trumble, Wineman. Twp. Board: Supervisor Frith, Clerk Hoefler, Treas. Thrun, Twp. Trustees: Pember, Cook. ABSENT: Aldrich. President Mason called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Minutes of the March 13th meeting were read. Motion by Hale, supported by Fox to accept minutes as read. All ayes. Carried. Minutes of the March 19th meeting were read. Motion by Wineman, supported by Lewis to accept minutes as read. All ayes. Carried. Treasurer’s report was read. Motion by Lewis, supported by Fox to accept report as read. All ayes. Carried. Bills were read.. Fox questioned Rieth-Riley bill and mileage bills. Hale questioned Hometown Lumber Yard bill for stakes. Motion by Hale, supported Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS RAKES Trowbridge Service Community Events . Girl Scout Banquet & Awards Night > FRIDAY, MAY 16th Af...MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL — FLEA MARKET — SATURDAY, MAY 17th At Maple Leaf Grange Hall Family potluck at 6:30. Awards to follow. (4 miles south of Nashville on M-66) FOR TABLES PHONE... CHICKEN BARBEQUE BISMARK - SAT., MAY 10th 852-9243-or 758-3275 Serving starts at 5:00 P.M. (5 miles North, 1 mile East of Vermontville) Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday, noon — to assure getting them in paper! •Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL‘S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. equipment from Pollack Corp. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis to purchase manual addressing equipment from Pollack Corp. All ayes. Carried. Motion by Lewis, sup1 ported by Fox to purchase two desk carpet savers from the Village Office. Clerk to purchase same. All ayes. Carried. Discussion of house that was buried at landfill in August of 1979. Township inquired if money had been received from Villaneuva or insurance carrier. Hale instructed Clerk to re-bill Villaneuva. Motion by Hale, supported by Fox to have Tony Wawiernia attend Michigan Dept, of Health Cross Connection program to be held in Lansing April 15th. All ayes. Carried. ' Twp. Clerk Hoefler discussed keeping regular voting machines instead of purchasing the computer punch card system - lack of qualified servicemen in the area created change in plans. Discussion of moving voting machines to Fire Barn to be more easily ac­ cessible for the handicapped and elderly in a barrier free area followed. Village and Township each own one 'voting machine. Motion by Hale, supported by Trumble to move Village voting machine to Fire Barn. Discussion. Motion tabled. Hale - Landfill committee: Hale .ask Twp. Cleric to read minutes from last Twp. meeting pertaining to land­ fill. Hale stated he had met with Edw. Meredith of the Eaton County Board Com­ mission and received ap­ proval for placing the dumpster on the County property site at no cost. A Coui^il resolution is required by the County regarding a gate to be placed on the site by the County building, a tarp to cover dumpster when not in use and the Village to maintain and police ground area at dumpster site. Discussion of the following items: re­ adjustment of dumping rates; Dumpster contract; Preparation of dumpster site - with Village equipment Twp. to be billed 50-50; Twp. decision to join on dumpster use and expenses. " Motion by Lewis, sup­ ported by Wineman that Village proceed with dumpster set-up; if Town­ ship does not wish to go 50-50 at this time (4-10-80) Village will proceed pernanently alone. Roll call vote: Fox yes, Hale - yes, Lewis - yes, Trumble - yes, Wineman yes. All ayes. Carried. Clerk instructed to call Attorney General’s office to clarify the law of smoking in a public building, namely the library, send letter of thanks to Eaton County Road Commission, place retraction in Maple Valley News that landfill will not be closed permanently - until authorized date is named by the Village Council, to pay Hosey monthly rent for landfill acreage instead of 6 month advance. President Mason commended Hale for his work with the landfill and towards establishing the transfer station at the Eaton County Road Commission_site. Motion by Fox, supported by Lewis to provide the following for the area where dumpster (transfer station) will be placed on the Eaton Historical Society - Lewis, County Road Commission Marsh. Street Administrator property: Gaedert. 1. Gate to be furnished, President , Pro-tem place as specified by Road s Commission and Dept, of Aldrich. Mason stated he had Bike Natural Resources. 2. Coverage, with a tarp, , Safety Program materials when dumpster is not being' for any interested in following through on some used. program of this type. 3. Grounds surrounding Harold Thompson’s dumpster to be policed by complaint on bad sidewalk the Village of Vermontville. 4. Proof of insurance to be ■ replacement in front of his building on Main St. was provided before use. discussed. Wawiernia to 5. Will comply with Dept, of Natural Resources check on this. Over the sidewalk parking standards. on Third St., was discussed. All ayes. Motion carried. Clerk to clarify insurance Party in question to be ad­ coverage with Burnham and vised , by Police on this matter. Flower Agency. Council meeting dates for Fox discussed ball field ownership, Hummell side­ the coming year will be the walk replacement on South second Thursday of each Main St., and tree in month, at 7:30 p.m. in the to be dangerous condition at Public Library Kivela duplex, 461 South published in the business Main St. Clerk to inform directory of the Maple Valley News. property owners. Discussion of semi-trucks Lewis discussed the placing of a cable' across parked with motors running Village property at 151 East next to the Hardware and First St. by restrooms to creating a noise disturbance prevent destruction of lawn followed. Village has a noise area. Motion by Trumble, ordinance. Citizens to supported by Wineman to contact Eaton County install a cable across Village Sheriff’s Dept, for enlot, 151 E. First St. All ayes. forcement and sign com­ Carried. plaint. The condition of railway Mason appointed com­ crossing on South Main St. mittee for Vem Trowbridge was discussed. Clerk to community dinner. Marsh, contact railroad to correct Chr., Trumble and existing conditions. Wawiernia to assist. Mason discussed the Discussion to follow-up on placing of two 5 ft. bike racks Ordinance No. 22 violations. on Main St. The Chamber of No action. Commerce had prior per­ Committee for Mayor mission from the Council to Exchange Day with Suttons do this at their expense. (7­ Bay: Trumble, Chr., B. 12-79) Mason will check with Hoefler to assist.' Council persons to go to Suttons Bay: Chamber of Commerce. Mason named committees Mason, Hale, Lewis. Discussion of committee to for the coming year: ordinances. No Building, grounds, lighting study committee desired at this - Trumble. Streets, drains, sidewalks - time. Bike safety and law Fox, Lewis. Insurance, legal, grants - enforcement were discussed. Wawiernia asked about Wineman. purchase of floor jack. Water, employees Motion by Fox, supported by Aldrich, Hale. Wineman to authorize Lewis ' Sewer, landfill - Hale. Representatives to Fire to pick up piston jack. (12T) All ayes. Carried. Dept. - Hale, Lewis. Township Board had been Building & trailer in­ spections - Fox, Hale, Lewis. meeting in special session in another part of library. । Police - Council. Budget - Council. Cont. next page — Representatives to NEXT MEETING — MAY 17th Building Site — 4010 River Road (Corner of Charlton Park Rd. and River Rd., 1 mile N. ofM-79) THE RAZOR’S EDGE STYLE... There's nothing like it! i PROFESSIONAL STYLING, COLORING, PERMANENTS f ft f and HIGHLIGHTING 112 E. Caart $L, Hasting* Mian* (616) 948-8767 ^Razor’s Edge HAIR DESIGNERS^ �ck The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. May 14.1980 — Page 11 It’s back to school for grandparents W ;5^ JS^’i Nk>-. Nk>*- The welcome mat was out for grandparents of Fuller Street School students last week. Grandparents were encouraged to visit their grandchildren's rooms and get acquainted with the educational format. Socializing was part of the program too and the grandparents were treated to refreshments at a recep on n e library. Here TJ. Loy reads to his grandmother, Mrs. Gaylord Gray and Lisa Long reads to her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert ert Long. t&L7*H8 tL7H8 7H8 s (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) 1i ^w w* %SJ?.h t'SlAfc H lis*i^ isi "’’ta !2> (W J<<* UUyy S*»iS »s*“> 5SSL wr ‘• i ity rtm Genivieve_ Robotham illustrates a problem on the chalkboard while her grandparents, Hilda and Glenn Robotham observe. Grandparents spend their time with grandchildren at school! ««i»imlii isasi- tut 1 t sis] m 1 &KJ- EiftMing HaMi ciijs • pifctdbi It SiinlyFif! gE-ia taiife DM Io Fit »I*W fefas Ilij&M iUnfcit kftifli «W» fcj ananototeetetejajapplslsiirfrtfteerr tad iliiiia h Space-saving ideas for small gardens of these crops. -Extend the growing season by using plastic You don’t have to have a mulch to warm the soil in the big yard to grow your own spring, coldframes to get vegetables.. Even a small plants off to an early start space can be made to give and hot caps and tents to protect against frost in big yields. Making the most of the spring and fall. --Keep harvesting space you have to work with takes planning, says Allen tomatoes, peppers, summer Krizek, Eaton County Ex­ squash and cucumbers to tension Director. He offers keep the plants producing. Snap beans and cucumbers the following tips: -Whenever possible, make will stop flowering and plants grow vertically rather setting fruit if you allow than along the ground. Grow some fruits to mature on the pole beans and vining crops plants. Neila Trim receives a hug from her granddaughter like cucumbers, squash and Trudy Dingman after hearing Trudy read a letter to the melons on trellises or fences. class about grandma. Cage or stake tomatoes so Farmers Home they take up less space. (Getting the fruit up off the plans move Vermontville Village Council (continued) ground will probably im­ The Farmers Home Ad­ Returned and Twp. Clerk vote: Fox - yes, Hale - no, prove the quality of your ministration County Office Hoefler stated that the Board Lewis - yes, Trumble - no, harvest, too.) had taken a roll call vote Wineman - yes. Carried. —Practice companion will be moving to. its new Wawiernia stated regarding the landfill, the cropping. This means location approximately May Use and sharing of expenses hydrants would be flushed growing two crops in the 16. The new address of the (50-50) with the Village. Roll Tuesday, May 13th. and same space at the same agency is 535 W. Woodlawn, Wednesday, May 14th, to be call vote: Frith - yes, Hoefler time. A quick-growing crop Hastings. The telephone - yes, Thrun - yes, Cook - no, published in the Maple like radishes can be seeded number will remain the along with a slower-growing same, 948-8036. Pember no. Carried. Valley News. Also stating a Township will share dump­ need for a 1 inch meter for crops like carrots. The radishes will have matured ster (transfer station) use “The Carpenter’s Den”', Action Ads and expenses on a 50-50 area bar. Motion by Fox, and been harvested before supported by Wineman to FOR SALE: 1971 Chevy basis. they being to crowd- the Mason stated Historical purchase a 1 inch meter to be carrots. The radish seedlings Malibu, runs good, $250 or best offer. Must sell. Call 852­ Society Community Picnic placed in “The Carpenter’s will also mark the row. 0913, Nashville. Den ” . All ayes. Carried. would be held July 12th. —Supplement garden Discussion of repairs GAS CONVERSION Wawiernia, as a member space with containers. of the Fire Dept, and Village needed on Village pickup. Beets, radishes, green BURNERS AVAILABLE employee, asked if he might Wawiernia was instructed to onions, spinach, herbs and FOR MOBILE HOMES: use the Village backhoe to pick up the necessary parts leaf lettuce can be grown in Nashville Heating, 205’/i S. Main, Nashville, Mich., 852­ install new doors on the Fire in Charlotte and repair fairly small containers. 9231. (tfn) Barn - to do so on his own same. Larger pots, tubs, or plastic Motion by Lewis to ad­ garbage bags can hold BABYSITTER WANTED: time Sunday, April 13. Discussion. Motion by Fox, journ meeting, supported by summer squash, tomatoes, For 3 children. Phone 852­ supported by Wineman to Hale. peppers and eggplant, as 1781, Nashville, after 4:15 Meeting adjourned 11:45 allow Tony Wawiernia to use well as vining crops like p.m. the Village backhoe to install p.m. winter squash, cucumbers Phone 945-9554 for Natalie Gaedert new doors on (Fire Barn, and melons or bush varieties ACTION ADS Clerk Sunday, April 13. Roll call By Allen P. Krizek, County Extension Director Having grandparents take the time to listen to their grandchildren read .was a special thrill for the young­ sters. Here, Hubert Lathrop listens while grandson , David Nickel reads. Deadline Notice! All advertising and display and want-ads deadline will be Sat. at 1 o'clock — Maple Valley News Are You Interested in participating in the ... Memorial Day • PARADE• If so, Call Nashville... V.F.W. POST 8260 852-9784 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, May 14, 1980— Page 12 Putnam Library named state historical site Sports M.V. boys track team splits The Maple Valley boy’s track team splits with Vestaburg and Lakeview. The Lions beat Vestaburg 117 to 14 and lost to Lakeview 96 to 36. Taking places for the Lions in the Vestaburg meet were Tom Brooke and Jim Trovoli, 2nd and 3rd in the discuss; Jim Trovoli and Alan Wells, 2nd and 3rd in the shot; Todd Braden and Tony Reid, 1st and 2nd in the long jump; Steve Hummel and Bill Tate, 1st and 2nd in the high jump; Rod Mc­ Millon, Don Keech and Mark Sutfin, sweeping the pole vault; Rusty Blakely, Steve Hummel, and John Pomuoy, 'sweeping the 120 high hur­ dles; a two-way tie for first in the 100 with Don Snyder and Cory- Furlong, Don Halsey, Rod McMillon and Randy Beachnau sweeping the mile; the 880 relay team of Keech, Mark McMillon, McGinely and Furlong, Todd Braden, Steve Hummel and Don Keech sweeping the 330 low hurdles, Cyle Cornish, Don Hoffman and Mike Trumble sweeping the 880; another two-way tie for 1st in the 220 with Cory Furlong and Don Synder and Brett Hummel taking 3rd, Don Halsey, Randy Beachnau and Mike Trumble sweeping the 2 mile; and the mile relay team of Mark Mc­ Millon, Dave McGinely, Rod McMillon and Brett Hum­ mel. Taking places for the Lions in the Lakeview meet were, Tom Brooke, 2nd in the discuss; Jim Trovoli, 2nd inthe shot; Todd Braden, 3rd in the long jump; Steve Hummel, 3rd in the high jump; Rod McMillon, 2nd in the pole vault; Rusty Blakely and Steve Hummel, 1st and 3rd in the 120 high hurdles; Don Halsey and Rod McMillon 1st and 3rd in the mile; Brett Hummel, 3rd in the 440; Todd Braden in a tie for 1st in the 330 low hurdles; Cyle Cornish, 3rd in the 880; Don Halsey and Randy Beachnau, 1st and 2nd in the 2 mile. The Lions record is now 3-3 overall and 2-3 in the league. Their last home meet will be monday against Bellevue and Battle Creek St. Philip. Boys varsity baseball team splits The Maple Valley boys varsity baseball team splits a doubleheader with Carson City, losing the first game 12­ 2 and winning the second 2-1. The Lions lost the first game as Carson City scored four times in the first inning and the Lions just could never catch up to Eagles. Getting hits for the Lions were Vern Sargent with a single and a double, Todd Gearhart with a single, Aaron Snider with a single and Terry Pierce with a base hit. Aaron Snider took the loss as he is now 3-1 in league action. The second ball game the Lions scored early as Todd Gearhart hit a towering home run to give the Lions an early 1-0 lead. Carson City tied the game in the second inning on a questionable home run. The Lions scored the winning run in the top of the third when Vern Sargent singled and Snider sacrificed Sargent to secord. Then Terry Pierce delivered a key single to score Sargent and the game winning run. The Lions will resume play this week by playing league games on Tuesday against Portland home, and Friday against Montabella, also home. The Lions are 6 wins and 3 losses for the year and will be challenging for the league title this week. Hope to see all you baseball fans this week “Baseball Fever, catch it!” J.V. basebah wins 4 out of 5 The J.V. baseball team had a ^very enjoyable and successful week in winning four games and losing only one to Class B powerhouse Lakewood. In the Lakewood game, the Lion hitting attack did their job, it’s just that the Vikings had a little more punch. The final score was Lakewood 20 and Maple Valley 13. The next night the Saranac Redskins traveled to Ver­ montville for. a double header. Maple Valley didn’t have much trouble in either ball game, winning 15-1 and 11-1. Tony Dunkelberger and Rick Roberts pitched almost identical ball games in working five innings, allowing one run on four base hits. The only difference was Roberts struck out seven while Dunkelberger fanned four. The Friday night double header with Carson City provided the most rewarding games of the week. Carson City Eagles had only lost one ball game all year and were undefeated in the league. The Lions ended up winning both games again by scores of 8-5 and 5-2. Rick Roberts pitched up his third win of the year. He struck out five and walked only three while giving up only three earned runs. In the five inning second game, Walt Maurer pitched his best game of the year. Carson had three hits and two walks in scoring their two runs but neither one was earned. The score was tied 1-1 going into the last inning when the Lions exploded for four big runs to ensure the victory. In that HAIR MAKES THE MAN! Too could look younger! The cost is less than you might think. Call today for confidential counselling.^ R"Or’» HAIRDESIGNERS inning, Bob Brumm, Paul Best, and Jeff Christensen all had singles. After eight ball games, the team leaders in hitting statistics are Rich Elliston, average .450, base hits 9; Tony Dunkelberger, doubles 6, and RBI’s 11; Mike Kelly, runs scored 11, stolen bases 11, walks 9. In pitching, Rick Roberts has a perfect 3-0 record and a 2.53 E.R.A. This week the Lions have their work cut out for them again. They start out with a double header on Tuesday with Class B Portland. Then Friday they travel to Ionia for a single game. On Saturday they will play in the Lakewood tournament. In the Lakewood tour­ nament, the Lioqs play at 9:30 against Lakewood’s freshmen team. While we are playing, Charlotte’s freshmen will take on Portland St. Pats J.V. team. The tournament is double elimination and the winning team will receive a trophy. Girls track team defeated The girls track team was defeated by Lake view last night. Taking Maple Valley’s only firsts were Kris Sample and Melissa Coffman who were tied for first in the high jump. Taking seconds were Tracy Symonds, in the shotput, Kathy Gaedert in the 100 yd. dash, and Kris Sample in the 440 yd. dash. Taking thirds were Tracy Symonds in the discus, Kelly MacDonald in the 110 low hurdles, Melissa Coffman in the 440 yd. dash, and Sandy Snowden in the two mile. Nashville's Putnam Public Library was recently listed in the State Register of Historic Sites, after the structure was judged to be of significant historic interest by the Michigan Historical Commission. The former Charles W. Putnam home was built in the winter of 1884-85 at the cost of between $5,000 and $6,000. It was bequeathed to the village in 1920 for use as a public library. Nashville’s Putnam Public Library has been listed in the State Register of Historic Sites by the Michigan Historical Commission. In a letter received last week from Martha M. Bigelow, MHC Secretary, the Putnam Public Library Board was informed that the State Register now includes the Charles W. Putnam House (Putnam Public Library) among its more than l?00 sites. The Register was established in 1955 to recognize historic sites in Michigan. “State registration in­ dicates that the Historical' Commission has judged the site to be of significant historic interest,” wrote Mrs. Bigelow. Such registration also enables the purchase and display of an official marker on the site. The sign must be approved by the Commission. The Charles W. Putnam home, a period brick erected on Nashville’s North Main Street during the winter of 1884-85 at the cost of between $5,000 and $6,000, was originally the home of Putnam, a prominent local businessman, and his wife, the former Agnes Smith, a Vermont native who became Nashville’s first public schoolteacher in 1866. Putnam arrived in Nash­ ville in 1865, at age 19, from Adrian County. His father, Miles Putnam, a farmer of meager means, was a New Hampshire native who traced his ancestry back to General Israel Putnam of Revolutionary War fame. As a hardware merchant and early banker, Charles Putnam became one of Nashville’s wealthiest Obituaries Arthur Shetenhelm three sisters: Arthur Shetenhelm of 188 City; Third Street, Vermontville Margaret Frith, Olive Corey passed away May 8 in and Ruth Briggs, all of and 18 Charlotte, after an illness Vermontville; that began in March. He was grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 81 years old. Funeral services were A native of Vermontville, Shetenhelm had lived there held Monday at the Ver­ montville Methodist Church all of his life. He is survived by his wife with interment in Woodlawn Mabel, a daughter Mrs. Cemetery. Clare (Helen) Wellman of Vermontville; five sons: Timothy Shetenhelm of Charlotte, Rev. Arthur Mix of Kansas, Albert Mix of Charlotte, James Mix, and David Mix, both of Lansing; a brother Walter of Lake businessmen. The Putnams became parents of twins, both of whom died in in­ fancy. Gravely ill with tuber­ culosis, Charles Putnam committed suicide in 1918 because he feared tran­ smitting the disease to others. His will stipulated that the Putnam home be left to the village for library purposes after Mrs. Putnam’s death. He also bequeathed $10,000 for maintenance and an additiohal $1,000 for remodeling. The Putnams’ 300-volume personal library and several antique fur­ nishings were also included. Mrs. Putnam died in 1920, and in 1923 the Nashville Village Council gave the local Woman’s Literary Club the responsibility of establishing a public library in the Putnam home. The facility was opened to the public Sept. 1, 1923. In 1965, the Nashville Village Council established Putnam as a district library, and it is now supported by the village and townships of Maple Grove and Castleton. There are now over 14,000 volumes on the shelves at Putnam Public Library, but the structure is essentially unchanged from the days when it was the Putnam home. Only two main floor partitions were removed to convert the building to library use. The second floor has recently undergone restoration for public use, but no structural changes were made. When you want results.. Action-Ads CALL LA^NGflAM’S REMODELING for your roof, chimney, eavestroughing, and repairs. License, 852-9300, Nashville. (6-4) NOTICE: Do not take newspapers or glass to the pumphouse for recycling. The Scouts will not be able to collect glass or paper there anymore. Please save papers and glass and we will have drives to collect them periodically. (5-13) ... 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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 14, 1980 — Page 13 Maple Valley honor roll announced Roberts celebrate their 50th ?***(-. ‘Xwiy** ** The children of Roy and Virginia (Hoover) Roberts of Route 3 Nashville will host an open house in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 18th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The reception will be held at Cunninghan Acres on M-50, 2 miles west of Lake Odessa. Children of the couple are: Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ames (Irene) of Brethren, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Goodemoot (Eunice) of Lake Odessa, Mr. and Mrs. James Tayor (Margene) of Petersburg, Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hamilton (Ruth Ann) of Middleville, Mr. Lee Roberts of Wyoming, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Roberts of Kingsville Texas. All relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. No gifts please. to * 2*?^ rjg '7^1 M1 M«1 III L JJ W*j ihnkW rK® WHpt te to WtaiUnjffi «■! it npiilj I life: siafijiiidte ' itePMteini ittynpbk ---- toisifciiir 7TH GRADE All A’s - Karen Long, Kurt Hartenburg, Lindy Hoffman, Gina Lehman, Mark Valdick, Daniel Lykins. Also named to the honor roll: Robert Adkins, Todd Benton, Kyle Christopher, Victoria Clements, Shannon Decker, Jeff Hamilton, Duska Morawski, Marcia Nessan, Ken Trumble, Kim Vansiclen, Dawn Cogswell, Doug Coleman, Sarah Curtis, Scott Joostberns, Terry Madison, Bobby Napier, Craig Ostergren, Robin Rathbun, Kim Roush, Pat Sprague, Dean Stewart, Terralynn Trine, Ryan Trowbridge, Kim Best. Marcia Bishop, Lori Ebersole, John Forell, Lee Kienutske, Gary Reid, Annette Rowlee, Sheila Staskus, Jim Symonds, Norman Visger, DeeDee Wolf, Jess Bahs, Valerie Bell, Heather Brown, Doreen Cook Audrey Dumont, Jackie Gardner, Damon Geary, Dean Hale,~ Dawn Hampton, Kristie Hosey, Jay O’Brien, Dawn Pixley, Deanna Shank, Tracy Spillane, Lynette Williams, Stephanie Walliczek, Jim Colby, Jay Greene, Teresa Hosey, Jerry Kent, Kristy Landes, Al Symonds, Tana Trowbridge, Malinda Wagner, David Weicht. 8TH GRADE All A’s - Debbie Carl. Also named to the honor roll: Mark Cook, Tonja Woodbury, Brian Kienutske, Todd McMillon, Jamie Simons, Eric Brown, Ron Hull, Karen Hummell, Tammy James, Larry Picklesimer, Trixie Robison, Robert Barrette, Cheryl Briggs, Amy Cole, Tammy Corkins,- Jack DeGroot, Jenny Filter, Lori Fishefj Loretta Meehan, Nicole Nickel, Kevin Ohm, Luke Potter, David Reese, Michelle Rogers, Jeff Starring, Chris Barton, Lester Caldwell, Lisa Elliston, Deanna Green, David Hummel, Linda McGinley, Missy Norris, Mindy Shogren, Scott Whitmore, Tom McArthur, Michigan Week activities include parents visit iuityril# '~~~ itetittw*^ i*^ ss®: jtjiirtB'*’ inCK! Overholt-Newell united In order for people to become more aware of what is taking place in today’s Maple Valley Jr-Sr High School, the public is being invited to visit school while classes are in session, Thursday, May 22. Anyone and everyone in the com­ munity is invited. If you already know what classes and teachers you would like to observe, just stop into the room. Chairs will be made available. For those that could use some direction, report to the Principal’s Office and pick up a copy of your child’s schedule. For a fine meal, the codes also invite anyone to stop in the cafe for lunch. Cost $1.00. Marie E. Overholt and Gas Utilities .as Credit Patrick A. Newell were Coordinator. The new Mrs. united in marriage May 3 at Newell, a graduate of the Eastwood Church of God Nazareth College, will be, in Kalamazoo; The Rev. employed at St. Joseph Spencer Spaulding officiated Memorial Hospital as an at the double ring ceremony. R.N. A reception for family and Dr. and Mrs. Hubert Overholt of Nashville and guests was held at the Bir­ Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Newell ches in Oshtemo. After of St. Joseph are parents of honeymooning at French Lick, Indiana, the couple will the couple. The bride’s attendants reside in St. Joseph. were Miss Toni* Villarruel as maid of honor, Miss Martha Overholt, Miss. Kristina Zerkle, Miss Diane Tolson, and Miss Lise Dwornick as bridesmaids. Attendants for the groom were Jacob Niemi, best man; Robert Friday, May 16 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Hansen, Russell Raiff, Handicappers, Meadowview School, Charlotte Richard Overholt and Bryan Saturday, May 17 - 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. “Getting to Know You’th Overholt, groomsmen. Day”, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge Ushers were Larry Fausak Saturday, May 17 - Noon. Family Bike Ride, 15 miles. Meet and Dave Gilbert. near front of Charlotte Plaza Parking lot Mr. Newell is attending Saturday, May 17 - 9 a.m. -3 p.m. 4-H Horse Training Clinic, Western Michigan Charlotte fairgrounds University and is employed Monday. May 19 - 7:30 p.m; Eaton County Fair Board in St. Joseph, at Michigan meeting, Fair Office, fairgrounds John Myers, Shawn Smith, Paula Steinbrecher, Tammie Tobias. 9TH GRADE All A’s - Lori Gardner, Teresa Rozell, Denise Shank. Also named to the honor roll: Pearl Akin, Michelle Ames, Aaron Armstrong, Matt Bertram, Tom Bishop, Scott Bracy, Robert Bran­ don, Kim Brooke, Steve Cardenas, Heidi Christie, Tania Colby, Chris Cornwell, Chris Crane, Debbie Crilly, Becky Dale, Dawn Dudley, Tony Dunkelberger, Becky Eaton, Linda Ells, Pam Erwin, Norman Freelan, Gay Goss, Rona Gould, Dan Halsey, Beth Heald, Colleen Hoffman, Suzi Horn, Doug Hull, Deniece Hulsebos, Randy Joostberns, Charles Kalnbach, Kandy Kane, Dan Keeeh, Jon Kent, Kari Kraai, Ray Lundquist, Sue Martin, Vicki Mix, Dawn Munn, Lari Musser, Robin Shilton, Brenda Smith, Denise Snowden, Cindy Symonds, Carl Tobias, Kim Youngs. 10TH GRADE All A’s - Cindy Brumm, Robin Dickinson, Linda Steinbrecher, Eric Wolff. Also named to the honor roll: Diane Andrews, Glenn Arras, Scott Benton, Rachel Cantrell, Lisa Cogswell, Julie Dormer, Sandy Downing, Leonard Eaton, Rich Elliston, Cory Furlong, Lori Gillespie, Rodney Godbey, Corrine Graham, Kelly Hamilton, Sheri Harshman, Rachel Hartenburg, Bob Hubbel, Mike Hull, Steve Hummel, Teresa Huston, Sandy Kalnback, Mike Kelly, Tim Kienutske, Pam Knoll, Robin Kurtz, Charlene Martin, Becky Mater, Walter Maurer, Lorraine McClelland, Tom McMillen, Mark. O’Brien, Tim Ostergren, Sonja Pike, Deb Soderberg, Melanie Rogers, Doug Root, Tim Rugg, Kaylin Schilz, Mark Siple, Marlon Sparks, Julie Sprague, Carla Sutfin, Tim Tobias, Denise Valdick, Nyle Wells, Becky Williams, Jane Williams. UTH GRADE All A’s Celia Eaton, Tammi Gradzinski, Robin Matson. Also named to the honor roll: Art Allwardt, Beth Armstrong, Dawn Bassett, Debbie Best, Pam Bishop, Caryn Bracy, Pam Brown, Rhonda Bushre, Brenda Car money, Lorna Carrigan, Penny Cheeseman Lola Clements, Diai e Cook, Gale Cooley, Lori Decker, Joanne Dickinson, Luella Fassett, Karen Fender, Karen Foster, Denice Gardner, Karen Gurd, Dan L. Hoff­ man, Kim Hosey, Sheri Kraai, Loni Lee, Dan Mc­ Clintock, . Dawn Mc­ Crimmon, Annette Mon­ tague, Kim Myers, Gayle Partridge,’ Kathy Shaw, Darla K. Sherman, Darla M. Sherman, Mark Smith, Sue Spoelstra, Danna Steinbrecher, Vicky Swift, Julie Symonds, Bill Tate, Jim Travoli, Tracey Wawiernia, Angie Webb, Dawn Wells, Carrie Wiser, Jamie Yarger. 12TH GRADE All A’s Susan Fox, Christine Hamilton, Sue Hickey; Janice Lightner, Jim Myers, Francis Nicewander.” Also named to the honor roll: Tuesday Aspinall, Cheryl Bacon, Julie Barlow, Susanna Barnhart, Beth Carmoney, Kathy Christopher, Brian Coffman, Corrine Cole, Gary Cousins, Wayne Curds, Roger Drake, Marsha Fender, Tammie Frank; Allan Gardner, Kellie Haas, Kathy Hummel, Terrie Huston, Dennis Jarrard, Tony Joostberns, Paul Kirby, Margaret Main, Don Martin, Cheryl Mc­ Clure, David McGinley, Rod McMillon, Jeff Mead, Sherry Morris, Cindy Murphy, Diane Schantz, Alise Schray, Christine Shaw, Janice Siple, Mandy Smith, Kim Teachworth, Kathy Trumble, Pat VanTyle, Joyce Warner, Kim Wetzel. 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Mrs. Elsie Offley is a patient on the third floor of Pennock Hospital since Friday with heart problems. Mrs. Oda Rood, 97, a former resident of Ver­ montville, passed away in Los Angeles on May 9. The DO-IT-YOURSELF CENTER Plans for Garages, Decks, Dog Houses, Pole Barns. Do it yourself Booklets for help with Kitchen, Bath, Garage, Repairs, Fireplaces, Decks and others. STOCKADE FENCE 8x6'............ *24.95 LANDSCAPE TIMBERS *4.49 Ben ea LUMBERYARD John NASHVILLE, MICH. - PH. 852-0B82 On Railroad track; 1 block East 8 to 5 / Sat. ‘til Noon IIli/-; -Iks .ill:iii\ funeral and burial were on Monday in Los Angeles. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Edna Graves and Mrs. Ruby Tando of Los Angeles, Mrs. Leeta Adolph and one son, Carl Geham of Washington. The Woman’s Club held their end of this year’s an­ nual potluck Monday evening at the home of their outgoing president, Mrs. Dorothy Carpenter. New officers are President Madeline Forrest with Mrs. Dorothy Carpenter as vice president. It was voted to make Miss Esther Shepard an honorary member. The Woman’s Club has snack trays and silver to loan out to members and a small fee for non-members. See Leeta Nagle, Ava Kroger or Hildred Peabody for this service. The regular May 19 meeting of the Garden Club will be held at the home of Martha and Margreta Zemke. The Mother and Daughter Dessert of the Methodist Church will be at 7:00 p.m. on May 21. Michigan cgan Week ee iss May ay 19-24. Many activities .are planned, including visits by several buses to our museum by Lansing Waverly School eighth grade students on Thursday and our Maplewood pupils on Friday. Miss Martha Zemke, Mrs. Iva Rogers and Mrs. Ava Kroger attended the Eaton County Retired Teachers potluck Tuesday noon at the Grand Ledge Library. Mr. and Mrs. John Halas, Kathy and Karen, of Lansing were at the John Rodriguez home for a Mother’s Day family dinner. Sympathy to the family of Arthur Shetenhelm who passed away Friday at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. He was a life-long resident of Vermontville, member of VHS Class of 1918 and a veteran of WWI and WWII. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dormer and daughters entertained grandmother’s Mrs. Francis Le Munyon and Mrs. Iris Shook from Hillsdale on Mother’s Day. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goodenough had Mother’s Day dinner with Mr. and Mrs. William Swiger and girls in Charlotte. Alumni will be held May 31. Mrs. Nellie Mahar .spent Saturday in Lansing with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mahar and they all went to Jackson on Sunday to visit relatives. Mrs. Mahar returning on Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held April 24, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at Castleton Township Hall was called to order by President Harold Christian­ sen. Present were Curtis, Rizor, Hughes, Babcock and Tobias. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Enter, Hinckley. Motion by Curtis, supported by Tobias to accept $17,850 grant from the E.P.A. to purchase the property on both sides of the proposed sewer ponds and to have Williams and Works apply to E.P.A. for same. All Ayes. Motion Carried. A letter was read from the Liquor Control Commis­ sion requesting a transfer of liquor license from John William Gordenski to 107, Inc. Matter tabeled until further investigation g. is done. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Rizor to allow any hourly employee that is a member of the Nashville Fire Dept, or Ambulance Dept, permission to go on Fire and ambulance runs and be paid their hourly wages while gone until shift ends. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Hinckley that the Village Council direct Village attorney David Dimmers to expidite action on the Robert Bloom property. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Babcock to autorize raises for the Village Employees retroactive March 1, 1980 as per 1980 fiscal year budget. All ayes. Monday. Mrs. DellaBelle Murphy of Motion carried. Police Department as follows: Koetje Hastings was a Monday a.m. $6.74 increase 50‘ to $7.24, Pincumbe $5.89 increase visitor of Mrs. Ava Kroger. 50* to $6.39. Department of Public Works as follows: L. Frith $6.74 increase 30* to $7.04, A. Schantz $6.49 increase 30* to $6.79, L. Corkwell $5.49 increase 40‘ Vermontville to $5.89, S. Decker $5.36 increase 40* to $5.76. Frith, Corkwell and Decker to get 15* increase after they get Historical Society their license. to meet Sealed Bids on 1978 Nova Police Car were opened. Members and friends of One bid was received. Rorey Garn $1,100.00. Fas the minutes Ray Hinckley stated that he wishes the Vermontville Historical Society will be convening at the public to know that to rebid the police car was a the Methodist Church at 7 waste of taxpayers money. The bid approved was $13 o’clock, Thursday evening, more and the cost to advertise to rebid was $26.00 so May 22, for their usual the Village lost $13.00. potluck supper. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock to accept Following the meal, Mr. the bid received from Rorey Garn for $1,100.00 on the Herman Scott, who is known 1978 Chevy Nova. No Hinckley-, Curtis, and Rizor. Yes, throughout the area for his Hughes, Babcock and Tobias. President Christiansen knowledge of woods, will voted yes ta_break the tie. Motion carried. entertain the group with his Motion by Hinckley, supported by Hughes that presentation “Worldwide deanup"work be done on the property located at 9200 Kinds of Wood.” He will be since the fire and tatan that a new illustrating them with his Greggs reggs Crossing rossng Road oa sncete rean wooden ducks. cover be made and put on the septic tank located on Visitors are always this same property. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Curtis to reappoint welcomed. Sharlot Sours and Gaylord Gray to 3 year terms on the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals. Appointments to Maple Valley expire March 1983. All ayes, motion carried. Lonny Kienutske appointed chairman of sewer Band Boosters committee. Motion by Tobias, supported by Rizor that Maple The Maple Valley Band Boosters Officers wish to Grove Township does not have to replace sidewalk thank everyone who con- across the front of the Nathan Lewis property if Maple tributed their tiipe and Grove Township will put sidewalk across the front of talents to making our Ver- tthe new Township Hall after the sewer project is montville Maple Syrup completed. If any water lines are disturbed or Festival Pancake Project a uncovered, the Township will be responsible for the huge success. See you all at cost to bury them at a safe distance below the frost the Band Awards Night - line. All ayes, motion carried. May 15; Memorial Day Motion by Hinckley, supported by Rizor to adjourn. Parade May 21; High Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. School Band Concert - May 27; Jr. High and Elementary Concert - May 30. Harold Christiansen, President Date: May 8, 1980 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Action-Ads FOR RENT: Nice furnished upstairs, 1 bedroom apart­ ment, $165 month plus utilities, deposit and reference. No children or pets. 852-0882 or 852-1671. COMING: Roofing Sale, May 20th. Guaranteed prices worth waiting for. Hometown Lumber, Nash­ ville, 852-0882. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) YARD SALE: May 15-17, 9-4 p.m. Clothing - some large sizes, electric curling iron and mirror, dishes, paperbacks, lots of misb. 478 S. Main St., Vermontville. MINI MOTOR HOMES FOR RENT: And other vacation campers. Reserve for any time, day, week or month. 945-9101, Hastings. (5-21) Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Co«...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ Nashville M-79 R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 CMLISU Battle Creek *T �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 14, 1980— Page 15 >NN NS \ \S& v % w.\.. Nt at your service Sj x Sk* ts s S k '^»el l,S^'88 *«>1. The Nashville Branch opened at 109 S. Main in July of 1976. The Nashville Branch of Eaton County Federal Savings and Loan Association has been part of the village’s downtown scene since July of 1976. The Association’s history is the epitome of a true success story, from a humble beginning to today’s impressive assests. Originally established in Charlotte with an initial investment of $5,000 in January of 1937, the Association’s growth has resulted in today’s assets of over $61,000,000. In the beginning the Association was called the Charlotte Savings and Loan. That name was soon changed to Federal Savings and Loan. The Nashville Branch of the organization was opened at 109 S. Main Street in July of 1976. Terril J. Thomas is the branch manager. Dawn Meade serves as the assistant branch manager and Brinda Hawkins as teller. Aside from promoting home ownership and thrift, the Nashville branch offers safe deposit boxes, money orders, travelers checks, home improvement loans, Christmas savings plans, a drive-up window facility and friendly courteous service. The association also participates in a government guaranteed student loan program for college educations. A new service offered at the branch is an interest bearing checking account called a N.O.W. Account. Terril says the goal of the branch is “to grow with Nashville.”- 4-H canoe trip planned mt ifcwto ^W *•«*’*“ Wl’**’1 ***1’ Newlands surprised for anniversary A surprise 40th anniversary party was given for Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Newland by their children, Mr. & Mrs; Duane Newland of Plymouth, Mi.; Mr. & Mrs. Gale (Audrey) Wetzel, of Nashville, Mi.; Mr. & Mrs. Jerry (Joyce) Newton of Marshall, Mi. and Ms. Christine Schantz of Nashville, Mi. The dinner was held the evening of May 2, at the VFW Hall in Nashville. Friends and relatives from Alto, Hastings, Middleville, Nashville and Columbus, Ohio were present. The 4-H office is once again sponsoring a Grand River Canoe Trip on Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25. Anyone interested may take part - 4H’ers and non-4-H’ers alike. Those 14 years old or younger must be ac­ companied by an adult. We will meet at Fitzgerald Park at 1 p.m. Saturday to organize, then go to Delta Mills Park. We plan to put into the Grand River at 2 p.m. and arrive back at Fitzgerald Park around 5 .p.m. We will then have a hot dog roast followed by recreation activities. Participants may either leave after the evening activities or camp overnight at the park. Overnight campers will have breakfast at 7 a.m. Sunday, and leave by 7:45 a.m. We will plan to arrive at Chief Okemos Burial Grounds by 11:30 a.m. and be on our way home by noon. Everyone who would like to go should plan to attend an information meeting on May 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ex­ tension Office, 126 N. Bostwick in Charlotte. Reservations will be taken at this time so we will know how many canoes to order. Health forms, which are available at the Extension Office, may be turned in at that time. Ifunable to attend this meeting, then please call Connie at the Extension Office, 543-2310, , to let her know if you need (or have) a canoe. SEE US FOR YOUR WOOD FENCE, Storm windows, porch repair and' con­ struction, small cement need. Licensed and insured. Langham’s Remodeling, 852­ 9300, Nashville. (6-11) Terril J. Thomas (front) is the branch manager of Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Association. Also shown are Dawn Meade, assistant branch manager; and Brinda Hawkins, teller. . (Maple Valley News photo by Virginia Alles) Estate Auction! 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TERMS: CASH. ■k AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: This is a real clean, well kept estate, don't miss this sale! ROY BASSETT, ESTATE KEITH BASSETT — ADMINISTRATOR HAROLD DINGMAN & LARRY SPAULDING, AUCTIONEERS �e Maple Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday. May 14, 1980 Page 16 GET SET FOR< JL I Pf summerDALK • FULL OF COUNTRY SWEETNESS JliW CROP FLORIDA Sweet Corn Fresh— .8/$l FRYER Legs - Thighs SNO-WHITE Mushrooms LEAN TENDER BEEF CUBE STEAK FRESH BONELESS BEEF Asparagus RUMP ROAST 49* MRiiiMAuowi BIRDSEYE «o»tw»ip - KRISP-RITE Bulk BACON 6kf9tC b UBED FREE 79 *!” ROUND STEAK HEINZ TOMATO Ketchup 32 OZ. WT. COUNTRY FRESH GALLON Soft-n-Good 69c | i BREAD x vtivm A$289 ECKRICH - Sliced BOLOGNA Regular or Thick sliced 12 oz. pkg- $ J39 Johnny’s Food Mart Johnny’s Food Mart HELLMANN'S MAYONNAISE 32 FL. OZ. Johnny's LIMIT 1 W/COUPON AND $7 50 PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY. MAY 17. 1980 MARGARINE 16 OZ. WT. LIMIT 1 W'COUPON AND $7 50 PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES WGWM SATURDAY. MAY 17. 1980 18 OZ. WT. LIMIT 1 W/COUPON AND $7.50 PURCHASE. COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY. MAY 17. 1980. Johnny’s Food Mart IMPERIAL 1/4’s Peanut Butter Johnny’s Food Mart 160 S. MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU SAT., MAY 17, 1980. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. HOT DOGS 1 LB. PKG. LIMIT 1 W/COUPON AND $7.50 PURCHASE. COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY. MAY 17. 1980 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-05-21.pdf 02c22d62a9145677002f3ae7ae4ad8ac PDF Text Text AM 49051 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News. Vol. 107. No. 52 — Wednesday. May 21. 1980 One man can make a difference Gilmore tells Nashville gathering James S. Gilmore, Jr., GOP candidate for the Third Congressional District seat, spoke To a full house Monday at the Steak House Restaurant in Nashville. The breakfast event was sponsored by the Barry County Republican Party. Seated at the speaker's table, from left, are Wendell Strickland, party chairman; Jim Gilmore (standing); State Rep. Donald H. Gilmer, R-55th; and Caroline Dimmers, event organizer. Jim Gilmore believes that one man CAN make a dif­ ference, and that, was the message the GOP hopeful brought to Barry County Republicans at a Monday breakfast at the Steak House Restaurant in Nashville. “Some say that one man alone can’t do anything,” Gilmore told the Republican gathering, “but I don’t believe that. I believe in a winning attitude in family, in life, and in this race.” Gilmore will attempt to unseat, in November, the Democratic incumbent, Howard J. Wolpe. Gilmore was introduced Monday by State Rep. Donald H. Gilmer (R-S5th, Augusta), who said he was proud to have his name appear on the same ballot, citing the similarity between the two names. Gilmer spoke of a winning team. JamesS. Gilmore, Jr., is a prominent Kalamazoo businessman and former mayor of that city, but he is also owner of an auto dealership, advertising agencies, and radio and television stations in four states. Gilmore spoke Monday of his recently filed candidate’s financial disclosure statement which placed his Cont. page 14 — State horseshoe pitchers gather in6606 The clink of iron striking iron resounded in Putnam Park in Nashville recently as contestants from throughout Michigan congregated there to participate in the ancient sport of horseshoe pitching. The May 10-11 meet was the second outing of the 1980 season for members of the Wolverine State Horseshoe Pitchers Association and a prelude to an even larger three-day tourney planned for Nashville over the July 4th weekend. Pitchers from Jim Jarman of Nashville admires selection of trophies to be awarded to the top pitchers in a weekend match on the horseshoe courts at Putnam Park. Jarman entered the competition Saturday and came away with a trophy of his own. Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Canada are expected to enter that event. Lyle French, local WSHPA member and tournament organizer, said last weekend’s turnout was greater than expected. Contestants were present from as far away as northern Michigan and the thumb area. On the Saturday of the tournament, some 36 men, 12 women and four’ children entered the competition. Form is important to a successful pitch; a slight twist of the wrist with the underhand toss results in a shoe landing with .the open end facing the stake. "Ringers" bring the top score, but leaners also count. Each com­ peting 2-player team has a scorekeeper seated nearby. Saturday's pleasant weather brought pitchers from throughout Michigan to the horseshoe courts in Putnam Park. Donna Ashcraft of Nashville, member of the Friends of Putnam Public Library, was on hand during Satur­ day's meet at Putnam Park to draw two winning names in a recent FOL-sponsored raffle. FOL members were at the park to serve lemonade, iced tea and cookies to the horseshoe pitchers and their families. Winner of the colorful afghan was Josie Adams of Nqshville. Mary Jarrard of rural Nashville won an alternate top prize of $10 worth of gasoline. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, May 21, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News By Susan Hinckley were blaring and some of the Kellogg, Gene and Ruth local adults reported Jarrard, Helen Mudry, Mr. sighting ominous black and Mrs. Vem Hawblitz, Roz Emma clouds in the sky. The Lingholm, youngsters remained calm, Trowbridge, Shirley Har­ not fully realizing what was mon, Karen Fisher and happening. At the studio, the Laurie Dunham. The can­ Nashville group was swiftly celled show, incidentally, escorted to a basement has been re-scheduled for lounge and advised of the July and local youngsters situation Because of the will be appearing on T.V. at overloaded communications that time. Despite Tuesday’s system at the facility, they disappointment, the children were allowed only one phone were able to meet Cynthia call. This was made to a Kaye, Club House hostess, Nashville mother who, in while they were confined at turn, relayed word to other the studio. Mrs. Carroll (Joyce) frantic parents that their children were safe. After Lamie of Nashville was able about 45 minutes, the group to return home last Wedwas allowed to leave the nesday from Pennock studio and headed home. As Hospital, where she had been they left the parking lot, the confined a week due to adults glanced toward the complications with a broken downtown area and spotted wrist Mrs. Lamie fractured the ravaged ISB building, her right wrist and twisted less than a mile distant. No her left ankle in a recent fall a Charlotte debris was sighted on the outside trip home and the children, restaurant. She was rushed still oblivious to the tragedy, to Pennock Hospital, where enjoyed dinner as planned at she received treatment and a McDonald’s restaurant. was released. However, Among the parents and after the cast was on her grandparents who ac- arm, she developed com­ companied the local nursery plications and within a few school tots and their teacher, days was hospitalized so that Merry Lee Ossenheimer, to it could be kept elevated. Kalamazoo Tuesday af­ Now home, she is recovering ternoon were: Janice Mason, as well as can be expected. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ Brenda Phenix, Pam White, Sue Villanueva, Shirley ville i» confined at Leila Chase, Cathy Othmer, Cindy Hospital in Battle Creek following a fall on the steps of her front porch. She suffered a fractured pelvis in the mishap, and was rushed to Leila by Nashville am­ bulance. Since no cast is possible, she must lie per­ fectly still while mending. ^=*WREATHS/SPRAYS* Cheer her with a card. The address is: 300 North Ave., 49016. Remember your loved ones. Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville was a Mother’s Day guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Trombley and family of Holt. Several local senior citizens were among 37 from Barry County that attended Michigan’s sixth annual It's time to decorate “Senior Power Day” in Lansing last Wednesday. your home and yard. The event, staged at the Lansing Civic Center, gave □ GERANIUMS the seniors from throughout □ MARIGOLDS the state an opportunity to make their wants and needs □ BEGONIAS known to Michigan □ COLEUS lawmakers. Attending from Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Green, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tegel, Mrs. Nashville FLOWERS & GIFTS Verjia Frederick, and 233 N. Main St./Nashville 852-9797 Forrest Babcock. The Barry County contingent traveled to Lansing on a Nashville The destructive tornadoes that ripped through Kalamazoo last Tuesday afternoon left a lasting impression on some Nash­ ville folks who happened to be there, but fortunately none of the local people suffered injury. A group of mothers, chaperones, and twenty-nine tots from the Maple Valley Co-op Nursery School in Nashville were en route to the WKZO-TV studios in Kalamazoo for a film taping of a/Channel 3 Club House show that was to have been aired Wednesday morning. The Nashville area youngsters were slated to appear on the program, but it was subsequently can­ celled when chaos caused by the catastrophe made a taping session impossible. The news station was in turmoil as newspeople sought to keep the public informed of the storm. Traveling in a large van and four autos, the Nashville contingent arrived in Kalamazoo shortly after 4 p.m., just about the same time the deadly twister slammed into the heart of the city. Heavy showers and hail pounded the vehicles as they wended their way to the studios, but the rain sud­ denly ceased and an uneasy mugginess set in. Sirens With live and artificial Flowers Baptist Church bus. Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville was a Mother’s Day guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Edgar Smith of Charlotte. Mother’s Day callers on Mrs. Edna Gibbons of Nash­ ville were her daughter-in­ law, Mrs. Norma Gibbons of Battle Creek, and grand­ daughter, Mrs. Patricia Merritt and children, Jen­ nifer and Jimmy, of Mar­ shall. Mr. and Mrs. Vem (Fern) Hawblitz of Nashville were Mother’s Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz of rural Nashville. Also present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hawblitz and children, Tresse and Kevin, of Battle Creek. Mother’s Day visitors at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville were Robert and Virginia Curtis of rural Nashville. The recent visit of Mr. and Mrs. Rudy (Sue) Beystrum to see his mother, Mrs. Viola Beystrum, in Nashville, proved to be quite an ex­ citing time. The Beystrums made the Michigan stop en route home from the wed­ ding of their son, Leonard, at Pottsville, Pennsylvania. They were met on their arrival at Metro Airport in Detroit by Farrell and Ellyn (Beystrum) Anderson of Hastings. There, in a United Airlines drawing in which the Beystrums had entered the name of their son, Brian, he was named winner of a free flight to any two cities in the USA. During their 3-day stay here, the visitors ac­ companied Mrs. Viola Beystrum to Battle Creek for a birthday dinner at the Hart Hotel in honor of her sister, Mrs. Ednah McConnell, a former local resident now of that city. Shortly after the Beystrums departed by plane for home, word was received here that their daughter Gail and her husband, Richard Fredricy, of Garden Grove, California, were parents of a new baby girl, whom they named Erin Marie. When Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Beystrum arrived home, they learned of the birth of their granddaughter. The Nashville Woman’s Literary Club will meet Wednesday, May 21, at the home of Mrs. Willard (Bessie) Myers of rural Nashville. The 7:30 p.m. event will feature a presentation by Mrs. Bob (Janet) Kalnbach on her family’s 2-year adventure as U.S. Peace Corps volunteers in the small African country of Lesotho. A dessert buffet will follow the program. Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Putnam of Nashville were in Benton Harbor last Thur­ sday to attend the graduation of their son, Daniel, from Lake Michigan College. Mother’s Day guests at the home of Mrs. Melissa Showalter of Nashville were Glenard Showalter of this village and Pam and John Pearson of Okemos. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville was a Mother’s Day guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Cleo Jacobs of Algonquin Lake, near Hastings. Saturday evening callers on Mrs. Ramsey were her son and his wife, Glen and Marilyn Ramsey of Dowling. Mrs. Arlie Stambaugh of Nashville accompanied Mrs. Elsie Ramsey to a rummage and bake sale and lunch held Friday at the Briggs Church on Lacey Road. Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades of Nashville were Mother’s Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim (Ruth Ann) King of Bellevue. Also present for the dinner event were the King’s daughter and her husband, Lori and Greg Hughes of Battle Creek; Mrs. Naomi Watson of Nashville; and Mr. and Mrs. Dale (Bernice) Conklin of Dowling. Mrs. Elsie Cogswell of Nashville enjoyed Mother’s Day at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bernita McDonald of Potterville. She made the trip with her son/ Maurice Cogswell of SENIOR CITIZENS DAY< EVERY # THURSDAY » £ MENS HAIRCUT......................... <1.00 % 5 WOMANS WASH, CUT, BLOW DRY... 3.00 I WOMANS WASH & SET..................3.00 11 WOMANS PERMANENTS 17.00 t Nashville -517-852-9192 Olivet - 615-749-9962 "The Mirrors image mhmom iiiiaae. AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. A.M. Worship ..9:15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. North State, Nashville A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Wednesday REV. ROBERT CONSANI Morning Service . 11 a.m. Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening PASTOR MARVIN POTTER Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: AM Service ..........11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. WPM PM ed SService . eSrevrivciec............. e 777 p.m. pp..mm.. Wednesday Evening 8593 Cloverdale Road 219 Washington St.,. Nashville Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m REV. LEONARD PUTNAM REV. PAUL L. BOGER 803 Reed St., Nashville MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Sunday School ..11 a.m.. Holy Day Masses (’/> mile East of M-66,5 miles South of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p.m.Youth Fellowship Sunday ............... 6 p.m. Sunday5chool .. 10 a.m. the evening before Sunday School...... 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID ST. CYRIL CATHOUC CHURCH Thornapple Lake. Also present were Mrs. Mc­ Donald’s daughters, Susan Flook of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Kay Joseph and children ofThornapple Lake. The home of Mary Linsley on Five Point Highway was the .scene of a May 8th meeting of the Mayo-Evans Birthday Club. With Alta Linsley as co-hostess, a noon lunch was served to twelve members and three guests: June Potter, Jennie Treat and Pat Linsley. In the absence of club president Theda Gardner, a business meeting was conducted by Loretta Pixley, vice president. Karen Smith thanked the club for remembering her when she was ill. Vanessa Carpenter distributed copies of the club rules that were recently prepared. It was decided the club will bold its Sunshine Party at a restaurant on June 12 with the non­ member Secret Pals to act as hostesses. The flower fund gift was won by Myrtle Mapes and door prizes were drawn by Mary Dye and Pat Linsley. Joyce Gardner won the quiz contest A get well greeting card was signed by members and sent to Theda Gardner. Bingo finished out the afternoon. Doris and Bruce Randall of Nashville returned home last Monday after wintering in Florida. The Randalls’ home there is at Ft Myers Beach. Marie and Gayion Fisher are also “snowbirds” recently returned home, after wintering at Apache Junction, Arizona. While there, they were visited by their daughter, Lois Fisher, of Grand Junction, Colorado. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Youth...Roger Claypool FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville 110 South Main, Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Vermontville Church School ... 10 a.m.Sunday: PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Church (Nursery Worship Care Available) ..11 a.m. A.M. P.M. worship Worship ... 11 a.m. Morning Worship . 11 a;m. 7 p.m. Evening Worship ..7p.m. Fellowship Time After Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING ’ Wednesday Evening Worship............. Wednesday Evening 7 p.m.Prayer Meeting Rev. Richard Wadsworth ... 7 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School .......... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. May 21, 1980 — Page 3 Marie spent about 6-weeks of the winter at Portland, Oregon, having been called there by the illness and subsequent death, March 9, of- her father, Frank B. Smith, 88. He was a former local resident and had lived most of his life on Vermontville Highway (State Road) in Eaton County and later, in the village of Nashville. He and his wife, the former Velma Allen, moved to Portland in 1952. Several local ladies who are members of the Wed­ nesday Bowling P.M. League attended the recent Women’s National Bowling Tournament at Seattle, Washington. They participated in the meet two days but also enjoyed a week-long stay on the Westt CoasL Accompanying the bowlers on the flight and the sightseeing adventure were several local friends. Thirteen were in the group. They were Montiel Dull, Lois Elliston, June Decker, Shirley Raymond, Joyce Aspinall, Janet Gardner, Jean Welker, Joan Elliston, Betty B lakely, and Marcia Elliston, Nor smoan ,Hall aummof oellNashville; aosf vVeer;- Indians performing native dances. A trip to Pikes Place Market was also a highlight. Renting three autos, the ladies also drove to Por­ tland, Oregon, for a day of Isightseeing wich included a stop at the Portland Zoo. The group arrived home early last Tuesday morning. Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville is now at the Barry County Care Medical Facility, continuing to recover from recent hip surgery necessitated by a fracture sustained in a fall at her home. After the mishap, Becker Mrs. was hospitalized at Ingham Medical in Lansing. She was transferred to BCMCF later. Please take time to cheer her with a card or visit. The Council on Ministries of the Nashville United Methodist church will , meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, to be followed by an 8 p.m. of the Admeeting ministrative Board. Both meetings are at the church. Mrs. Gladys Histed of Nashville and her daughter, Elizabeth Nelson of Sundago Park, were guests of Mrs. Histed’s son, Albert, for Mother’s Day dinner at the montville; Phyllis Bassett of Battle Creek; and Linda Harp of Lansing. At Seattle, the ladies enjoyed a monorail trip to the downtown area for a shopping excursion; dinner in the 607foot Space Needle, an observation tower built for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair; and a boat tour to Tillicum Village, where they dined on baked salmon and watched Steak House Restaurant in Nashville. At this writing, 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 .'.ROBERT CQNSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated I cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. AAAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS ' 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public invited to attend *EWING WELL DRILLING WELb DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch tnru Commercial PH. (ST7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan . 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Games were under the direction of Petie Latta, and lots of good fun and fellowship was en­ joyed. In honor of Mother’s Day and also her May 7th bir­ thday, Mrs. La Duska Sheldon and her husband, Nate, were Sunday dinner guests of daughter and family, Natalie and Howard Casterline and children of Assyria. Also present for the occasion were Jim and Lori Sheldon of Ludington; Paula and Gary Kimble and daughter, Julie Michelle Murphy, of Morrison Lake; and Julie Ellen and Mark Edger of Nashville.,, From Mrs. Beatrice (Hicks) Buchanan, a former local resident now of Grand Rapids, we received last week a letter in praise of the “Memories” series. “They bring back happy memories,” wrote Mrs. Buchanan of the stories. She commented on three sub­ jects we have recently covered: Dr. E. T. Morris, the Wolcott House, and the Methodist Church. All topics had special meaning for Beatrice. “Dr. Morris delivered me July 29,’1905,” she noted. “He told me he watched three barns being hit with lightening and burn. My sister Madeline was born in the upstairs bedroom February 4, 1911, in the Wolcott House, owned then by my step-grandfather, Mr. Mix. I was baptized in the Methodist Church by Reverand Me Comb with about 12 other schoolmates.” Beatrice is the daughter of the late Chancy and Mina Hicks who lived on Reed Street. “I would like sometime to see an article on Mary I. Surine, who was a Latin and French teacher (at NHS).”- Mrs. Buchanan added that she hopes Kenneth Meade, a former local resident now of Franklin who is a frequent contributor to this column, will continue to share his memories of early Nashville. Beatrice graduated from NHS in 1924 with Kenneth’s sister Mabie, now deceased. Thanks to Mrs. Buchanan for the kind words and shared memories. And a letter from Kenneth Meade also arrived last week with interesting comments on the recent Putnam Park story. “Charles Putnam’s story of success is interesting,” he wrote. “I imagine there are many like that hi the era in which he lived and there are probably just as many who tried and failed. That is what has made America great. Today it would be difficult to do in the same way - too many government regulations to satisfy, too many forms to fill out.” In an interesting “small world” coincidence, Kenneth Meade noted the following incident. “Several years ago I was talking to 0. E. Hunt, then one of GM’s executive vice presidents who told me that as a boy, about 1900, he and his brother, J. H. Hunt, used to visit the Putnams. It seems that Mrs. Putnam was their aunt. They (the Hunt boys) grew up in Saranac. Both went on to the University of Michigan and graduated as engineers about 1907 and went into the automobile industry in the early days. Both are now gone.” J. H Hunt headed the patent activities of General Motors and was president of the Engineering Society of Detroit in 1936-38 (Meade was president in 1952-53). The wife of J. H. Hunt was from Vermontville. “It is interesting how our lives cross those who had earlier associations in the same place where we lived,” commented Meade. Kenneth Meade said he was also interested to learn that Putnam Park was not a gift from the Putnams. As we had pointed out in our story, this is a popular misconception in Nashville., homesites and various other “The gift of the athletic field places of family historical was also news to me,” added interest in and around Maple Meade. The Putnams had Grove and Barryville, in­ donated a tract of land near cluding the Peace United the Thornapple for Methodist Church and ad­ development of an early jacent cemetery where some community athletic field of their relatives are buried. that .is now commonly Mrs. *Gillett enjoyed ac­ remembered as the old companying the visitors on several of these excursions. River Ball Park. Meade wrote that he knew of the The ladies stayed with Mrs. 1912 gift by Mrs. Putnam of Grace Lathrop at the Terry the Women’s Restroom on Fassett home in Hastings. Main Street and the many Mrs. Lathrop also joined in facilities (bandstand or several of the outings. summer house, fountain, and Wednesday, the ladies were wading pool) constructed at dinner guests of Mrs. Doris Putnam Park through the Marshall of Nashville. Mrs. Arthur (Margaret) labor and generosity of Charles Putnam. As was Bateman of Nashville noted in the Memories story, presented Putnam Public the village bought the park Library with a special gift site from the Ralston family last Tuesday. It is a large, heirs but named it in honor of framed photo of the 1895 Putnam because of his graduating class of Nash­ dedication to its develop­ ville High School. Among the ment. seniors pictured is Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch and Margaret’s father, the late Mrs. Margaret Wagner, both Von Furniss, a longtime of Nashville, returned home local merchant and last Wednesday after a prominent businessman. week-long trip to Brown Reader help is needed in County, Indiana, and matching several other faces Chicago. Near Nashville, in the photo with a list of the Indiana, the ladies stayed graduates’ names. Anyone with Mrs. Lynch’s longtime who can help is asked to friend, Mrs. Virgil Owen. At contact Librarian La Duska Indianapolis, they attended Sheldon. the graduation from Indiana The Nashville ambulance University of Mrs. Thomas was called north of town (Catherine) Heavy side, a shortly after noon Thursday, former local resident who when an auto and semi truck earned an associate degree collided on M-66 near State in Respiratory Therapy. Road. Injured and tran­ Later, the ladies drove to the sported to the hospital was Chicago area and called on the driver of the car, a other friends there. An ex­ Vermontville man. The cursion downtown took them truck driver was unhurt to the Water Tower Plaza and the John Hancock Building. Good weather was enjoyed throughout the trip, and flowering trees were blossoming in profusion in southern Indiana. Mrs. Zoe Gillett, a former local resident who now lives at the Howe Nursing Home in Hastings, enjoyed a visit last week from relatives who live in Wyoming. They were Mrs. Clara Louise (Hayman) Duncan of Sheridan and Mrs. Ann Marie (Hayman) Stinert of Dubois. The ladies were here for a week-long search of family roots. Mrs. Duncan is a former local resident in the Barryville area. The visitors searched out ancestors* Nashville Fire Dept, per­ sonnel stood by until a special wrecker from Portland arrived to right the truck. The auto was totaled in the mishap. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nash­ ville returned last Monday after a 4-day trip to Lexington, Kentucky, to visit her sister and husband, Alice and Kenneth Vosburg. Ac­ companying the Reids on the trip were Margaret’s parents, Vere and Olive Robinson of Bellevue. Mrs. Margaret Reid of Nashville accompanied her daughter, Mrs. Dave (Anetta) Tredinnick, and granddaughter Becky, of Hastings, to a May 8th Mother-Daughter banquet at the Baptist Church there. Jerry Reid of Kalkaska arrived last Thursday for a short visit with his parents, the Clarence Reids of Nash­ ville. 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Many present-day senior citizens can recall the momentous occasion of T.R.’s February 1911 ap­ pearance in Nashville, but there are few who can recall his initial visit here in September 1900 as the running mate of President William Me Kinley. “Governor Theodore Roosevelt, Republican nominee for Vice President, will pass through Nashville next Friday afternoon on a special train going from Jackson to Grand Rapids, where he will speak in the evening,” the Nashville News advised readers in advance of the 1900 event. “Strenuous efforts are being made to arrange for the train to stop long enough here for the Governor to make a brief speech.” Teddy would have ap­ preciated the “strenuous” effort for he frequently used that word to describe the life of physical fitness he ac­ tively pursued. T. R. had served as a tenacious Assistant Secretary of Navy under Me Kinley before resigning that position to lead his “rough riding” cavalry regiment to national fame in the charge at San Juan in 1898. Several Nashville lads had served in that brief SpanishAmerican conflict in Cuba and local interest in the spunky and fearless leader ran high. He had returned to his native New York and was By Susan Hinckley elected Governor in 1899. His political philosophy based on an African proverb of “Speak softly and carry a big stick, and you will go far,” had added to public admiration of the warrior­ hero. Toddy’s first whistlestop in Nashville came shortly after Me Kinley and Roosevelt had been .nominated by acclaimationat the Republican National Convention in 1900. At the start, there was some doubt here that Roosevelt entourage would pause as it passed through Nashville, but the “strenuous” efforts of local residents proved successful. The train stopped and Teddy spoke from the back plat­ form for several minutes, until the train pulled out. “He created a very favorable impression,” • FREE CLASSES on GOLF BASICS to be held at.. . 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He would be a hard man to lose in a crowd.” A victory for the McKinley - Roosevelt team was reported by the News in early November 1900: “The die is cast, and William Me Kinley will be president of the United States for another four years, and with him as vice president that gallant young soldier - statesman, Theodore Roosevelt.” The state of Michigan gave Me Kinley a majority of nearly 100,000 votes, in that election, although in Barry County the race was close. Almost a year to the day that Teddy Roosevelt had made his first stop in Nash­ ville, Me Kinley was felled by an assassin’s bullet at the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo, New York. The tragedy occured Sept. 5, 1901. Me Kinley died Sep­ tember 14. “Since the News last went to press, one of the saddest afflictions has fallen on the American people as ever has been their lot to bear - the death of President Me Kinley, who expired just a week after being shot by a cowardly assassin named Czolgosz,” commented the Nashville News. “Vice President Theodore Roosevelt now is president at age 40.” The heartfelt report was slightly inaccurate. Ac­ tually, Teddy was just six weeks short of his 43rd birth­ day when he became president and McKinley had died nine days after being shot. Justice came swiftly to the gunman, an avowed anar­ chist. In mid-November 1901, the News advised: “Leon F. Czolgosz, assassin of President Me Kinley, was electrocuted last week at Auburn prison in New York.” T. R. took command of the presidency with the same dedication he has shown in charging Kettle Hill at San Juan. His “big stick” philosophy becoming his foreign policy, he implemented a build-up of U.S. Naval forces while he upheld the Monroe Doctrine to prevent European in­ tervention in the Western Hemisphere. As far as Teddy was concerned, construction of the Panama Canal in 1902-05 was the proudest feather in his political cap. T. R.’s “progressive” Republican Teddy Roosevelt came to Nashville on two different trips, spoke here three times, and stepped down on local soil on the last occasion. His first appearance in Nashville was in Sept. 1900 as McKinley's vice presidential candidate. Almost a year to the day later, McKinley was felled by an assassin and T. R. soon became president. This photo was taken on T. R.'s second Nashville visit in February 1911, as an expresident on a speaking tour. tactics made him a big hit with the common folks. They rewarded him with a landslide victory against Democrat Alton B. Parker in the 1904 presidential elec­ tion. Several Nashville folks were at the Thomas Opera House in Charlotte that election night in November 1904. A direct Western Union �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. May 21 Nashville troop plans syrup display at Scout Fest 480 Nashville’s Boy Scout Troop 177 and Scout Master Paul Kesler plan to display aspects of maple syrup making at Scout Fest 80 to be held at the Grand Rapids Civic Exhibition Hall June 6­ 7. Every February since The troop, sponsored by the Thornapple Valley VFW 1942, many of Nashville’s Post 8260, has been involved 1,575 residents have been a in the collection and boiling part of the syrup project but of sap to assist the Nashville no one group has contributed Maple Maple Syrup Syrup Association Association in in more to this effort than the 11 its community, effort for scouts and one webelo of Troop 177. 177. many years. Troop According to Harold Christiansen, president of the syrup association, the continued scouts collected 15,000 the first American to earn gallons of sap from some 700 maple trees this year. the Nobel prize for peace. After boiling, the sap When Teddy came back to Nashville in February e ruary 1911,, yielded 500 gallons of syrup,, he was not a candidate for over half of the 846 gallons any office. Declaring he canned by the community. The Association receives would never again seek the presidency, T. R. had bowed syrup orders from all over out of the 1908 race won by the world and rarely has any Republican William H. Taft. leftovers. At the Scout Fest in Grand An interlude of big game hunting in Africa preceeded Rapids, Troop 177 will be one T. R.’s national speaking of 40 scout troops and eight of from the lokemo tour on behalf of cub cu packs pacsromteoemo **progressive’’ and Thornapple Districts of Republicanism. the West Michigan Shores This time, Teddy’s trainCouncil participating in the stopped twice in Nashville. event. Cosponsored by the Lions First, he spoke from the back of the car when his Club, Scout Fest 80 will give entourage halted here en the scouts an opportunity to route to Grand Rapids, On show the public displays from nature and the return trip, the train ranging r stopped again and this time, time, survival, tower building, propane cooking, craft skills, at the urging of a local l veteran, Teddy Roosevelt macaroni sculpture and stood on Nashville ground. others along with the maple “Mr. President, I am an syrup exhibit. Scouts will be old solider of the Civil War, involved in head-to-head and I would like very much if competitions and prizes will you would step down to the be given for a variety of ground so that these young categories. Hours of the Scout Fest are people and the children here could say that one President from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, of the United States had June 6 and from 10:30 a.m. to stood on Barry County soil,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7. said George Brown as he stepped forward from the audience. Roosevelt replied that he continued from page 3 was “delighted to do so” and to pick Jerry up at the bus graciously stepped off the train and shook hands with station. Graduating seniors will be all in the area of five or six honored in special morning feet. He shook Mr. Brown’s services at the Nashville hand first. Baptist Church, June 1. Also The following year Teddy that day, the Sunday School made ah unsuccessful bid for Dept, will be promoting all presidency as a third party grades to the next level. Progressive “Bull Moose ” Lonnie and Brenda Ott, candidate. But soon after his gospel singers from Pheonix, defeat, Teddy’s robust Arizona, will be performing health began to fade due to during Sunday evening complications from jungle services, June 8, at the fever contracted on a South Nashville Baptist Church. American jaunt. However, Today, May 20, kicks off when death came to the softball season for a Theodore Roosevelt in 1919, recently formed church it was unexpected. league. Eight teams com­ His passing was mourned prise Division 2, centered in throughout the world and Nashville. Churches in the especially in Nashville, Hastings area comprise the where the “gallant soldier­ six teams of Division 1. stateman” had earned a Scores and standings of the unique place in local hearts. teams will be furnished in subsequent issues of the Maple Valley News. The season concludes in early August with a single elimination tournament to determine the league champion. Memories of the past, SsJ SsJ? wire made possible the reading of late election returns from the stage of the hall. The reporting went on throughout the evening and anyone could stay as late as they wished for the initial admission fee of 50 cents. “The election Tuesday was wonderful victory for the Republicans Rsteapteu balincda nns athroughout tthioronu,”ghaoduvt isthe tehde the Nashville News. Theodore Roosevelt Republican candidate fo,r president carried every state nort,h of the Masonstate north of the MasonDixon line and may have set for Republican new records r vote-getting in a number of southern states.” Continuing his “walk softly, big stick” policy, Roosevelt halped ease friction betweefl Russia and Japan in 1905 and two years later, sent his Great White Fleet of 16 U.S. battleships on a worldwide tour of goodwill. Roosevelt became For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES here threetimes, ordsty*1' tolostoaofflW *™sphor!i> rille visit in^ ispeokii’5* TRUMBLE AGENCY ^uto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 mil®8 J * STARTING... ^St0“5 Nashville News MAY 24th We will CLOSE at 1:00 p.m on Saturdays!! isttb WE WILL BE ► CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 26th (MEMORIAL DAY) Nashville Auto & Farm Supply Action-Ads BE A WINNER! BEAT INFLATION! Work your own hours demonstrating MERRI-MAC toys and gifts. 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THE FOLLOWING PERSON HAS BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY: FREDRICK R. CORKINS TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the Annual School Election: 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 3 mills ($3.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1980, for the purpose of providing 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 districe 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 w hich they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I, Robert Cole, Treasurer of Eaton County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of March 13, 1980, the records of this Office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limita­ tion 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 Eaton County: By Vermontville Township: By Carmel Township: By Chester Township: By Kalamo Township: By Sunfield Township: By the School District: None 1.5M. thru 1997 None None None 1 M. Act 33 P.A. 1957 Indefinite 14 mills, 1980 and 1981 Robert Cole______________ Treasurer, Eaton County, Michigan I, Elsie B. Furrow, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of March 18, 1980, 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, 1980 only None None 1 mill’, 1980 only 14 mills, 1980 and 1981 Elsie B. Furrow__________________ Treasurer, Barry County, Michigan This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Elam L. Rockwell_____ Secretary, Board of Education �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. May 21, 1980 — Poge 6 Emily Hafner celebrates 100 years by Susan Hinckley Simple foods, plenty of rest and a merry disposition are the key to a long life, says Emily Hafner of Nashville. She will celebrate her 100th birthday Wednesday, May 21. She credits her longevity to not having “as many goodies of life” as today’s youngsters have. “Wedidn’thavecandy; we lived on bread and butter and ate good pork sand­ wiches,” said Emily. “And we baked our own bread.” Getting to bed early also helped Mrs. Hafner reach the century mark, she believes. Emily radiates the hap­ piness that comes from a cheerful disposition. She was born May 21,1880, in Newago County, the daughter of Gilbert and Maria Fish. She grew up with two sisters. Another half-sister and two half­ brothers were considerably older and on their own when Emily was a child, so she scarcely remembers them in her growing-up years. In 1902, when she was 21 years old, Emily came to Nashville to work for her uncle in the dry goods store that later became Henry Glasner’s. She continued to work for Glasner in the store that was located in what is now the north portion of Kelley’s. In 1907, Emily Emily Hafner will celebrate her 100th birthday Wednesday, May 21. Nashville's oldest resident credits her longevity to good wholesome foods, plenty of rest, and a merry disposition. The twinkle in her eye reveals a sense of humor that has remained constant throughout a century. Sen. Allen proposes amendment to Open Meetings Act State Senator Richard J. Allen (R-Ithaca) has in­ troduced legislation that would exempt the discussion of personnel matters from the current Open Meetings Act. “I introduced this legislation to amend the Open Meetings Act after a school board in my district pointed out to me the ex­ treme difficulties it. was having in hiring a qualified school superintendent because of the current provisions in the statute,” Allen said. “It has become increasingly apparent that the present law is hampering units of government and school districts in attracting high quality individuals to .important, public positions because of the public in- HOMELITE String Trimmer Wheeler Marine M-66 South of NASHVILLE HOURS: 9 to 7 Daily - Closed Sundays terrogation into an applicant’s personal background,” Senator Allen cited the recent selection of a new Michigan State University president as an example of how cumbersome and detrimental the present law can be. “As far as I am concerned, to ask any person to submit to such public interviews is an infringement of that person’s privacy,” Allen added. TSuch public ex­ posure takes away any confidentiality surrounding the interview and could jeopardize the applicant’s current position.” Senator Allen added that because of the flaw many times a subcommittee process is being used to circumvent the law in order to obtain qualified personnel. married Edward Hafner, a local farmer who later became a longtime rural mail carrier. “I remember they were putting up the first street lights when I came to Nashville,” said Mrs. Hafner. “It was quite a few years before we got them (electric lights) in the houses.” Main Street was unpaved then, just a dirt road about the same, width as it is now. There were board sidewalks. Emily recalls the many hitching posts in front of the stores where shoppers hit­ ched their horses when they came in to trade. And she remembers the first auto she ever saw. “Someone came running into the store and said an auto was coming to town and was going to stop here,” she reminisced. “We all left what we were doing and stood in the doorway. It was quite a sight.?’ In those days, Nashville stores were open until 8 p.m. every day and Saturday until any “untold hour,” as Mrs. Hafner explains. “Then the help began to kick on the late hours, since there was not that much trade. We were only there to accommodate the people who were always behind the time.” Occasionally, Emily would board an excursion train here for a trip to Grand Canoe trip coming up By Connie Green, 4-H Program Assistant The Annual 4-H sponsored Grand River Canoe Trip is fast approaching. It will be held Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25. Both 4H’ers and non-4-H’ers may take part. Those who are 14 years old or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Participants will meet at Fitzgerald Park at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24 to organize and then go to Delta Mills Park to put into the Grand River at 2 p.m. The group will plan to arrive back at Fitzgerald Park about 5 p.m. for a hot-dog roast, followed by recreation activities. Overnight camping will be available at Fitzgerald Park to those interested. Those who camp for the night will have breakfast at 7 a.m. Sunday, and leave the park about 7:45. They plan to arrive Chief Okemos Burial Grounds by 11:30 a.m. and be on the way home by noon. Anyone who is interested in going on the canoe trip, and did not attend the meeting held Wednesday, May 14, should contact Connie at the Extension Office (543-2310) (543-2310) im­ mediately. A signed health form and authorization for emergency treatment is required. Forms are available at the Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. > Rapids to visit her mother and sister, returning the same day. “We didn’t earn enough money in those days to get very far,” quips Emily. “Eight dollars a week was the most I ever earned, and I was one of the better salesladies.” Emily attended a country school in Newago County and then enrolled in a graded school at Cedar Springs. She hesitates to call it a high school. “We didn’t get the kind of education you get now,” she said. The educators were kids who had graduated from high school.” In later years, after her clerking days, Emily became an assistant librarian at Putnam Public Library. When she married Hafner in 1907 they took up residence on Francis Street, then later moved to the former Smith farm west of town. The Hafners lost their only son, Louis, in an auto accident when he was a high school senior. Edward Hafner died in 1945. Emily now makes her home with her daughter, Genevieve Hafner, who moved back to Nashville from Grosse Pointe Farms when she retired in 1976. “I’m blessed with a good daughter,” comments Emily, and adds with a laugh, “She didn’t marry, so I don’t have any in-laws to boss me around.” The sparkle in Emily’s eye gives away the merriment that has obviously been a vital part of her 100 years on earth. Emily’s health is still relatively good, though her eyesight and hearing have failed somewhat. She cited these difficulties, then told the reporter: “I’d advise you not to get old.” A few close friends are expected to call Wednesday, but no large celebration is planned in honor of Emily Hafner’s centennial bir­ thday. Bushre Plumbing • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR • INSTALLATION • REMODELING • NEW CONSTRUCTION •3EWER AND DRAIN WORK Call...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 Action-Ads GARAGE SALE: May 22 24, 9-5 p.m., at 4810 S. Clark Rd. (M-66), Nashville., Furniture, children’s & adult’s clothing, books, patterns, dishes, lots of misc. CARD OF THANKS 1973 COMET: 2 door, 6 Thank you Doh and Jeanette Joseph for so much cylinder, automatic, air kindnesses you have shown conditioning, clean, priced to us and our family for so sell. Call Don Conner, many years. It would take Renner Ford 945-2421 or 852­ pages to enumerate each, 0835. but we do appreciate and HUGE GARAGE SALE: thank you both so much. May 21, 22 and 23, 9-5. An­ Scott and Thelma tiques late 1800’s tredle machine, oak BABYSITTING WANTED sewing FOR YOUR CHILD: Quiet mantle, pedestal sink, etc. street, pleasant surroun­ Girl’s clothing, 5-6X; ladies dings, dependable, prefer 12-16, odds and ends, fur­ girls as playmates to mine. niture, 2 beds, dishes, toys, and much more. 236 W. Third 852-1528. Nashville. St., Vermontville.________ CALL LANGHAM’S REMODELING. For all WATER heaters for large and small construction SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone needs and repairs. Licensed. 852-0713. (tfn) 852-9300. Nashville. (6-4)' Are You Interested in participating in the... J Memorial Day • PARADE• If so, Call Nashville... V.F.W. POST 8260 852-9784 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. May 21. 1980— Page 7 Spring is.good season to develop fishing ponds If you own a small lake or pond and are looking for recreation close to home, this might be the year to begin stocking your pond with fish. Spring and fall are the best seasons to stock fish because temperatures are moderate, says Ray White for the Cooperative Ex­ tension Service. Some management advice is of­ fered in order to get more enjoyment from your fishing pond. One of the first things to consider when deciding what types of fish to stock is the temperature of the pond in the summer. A warm-water pond, which will support fish such as large and small mouth bass, bluegills, and pike, should be warmer than 70 degrees Farenheit during most of the summer. Warm­ water fish grow best in water at 75 degrees, headvises, but a consistent 70 degrees will provide a suitable en­ vironment. The depth of pond is another key factor. White cautions that ponds must be at least 15 feet deep to sustain fish year round. Ponds 20 to 25 feet deep produce the best results. To prepare the pond for stocking, build or rebuild it for correct depth and proper slopes. All fish already in the pond should be eradicated, either by draining or chemically treating the pond. Then stocking of desired fish species can begin. If you are interested in bass fishing, White suggests you stock only bass. “In many cases, even minnows aren’t needed,” he says. “The bass can often feed on organisms at the bottom of the pond.” When minnows are required or preferred, White advises using either golden shiners or fatheads. It is a good idea to provide cover for the minnows so some of them can escape being consumed and con­ tinue the population for more than one season. It is im­ portant, however,, that minnows do not grow large enough to compete with the bass for food. Bluegills make a good tasting panfish but have a tremendous capacity to overpopulate the pond and stunt themselves, eventually leading to a shortage of food that will cause stunting of other fish in the pond. White advises against stocking a pond with both bass and bluegill; because of the stunting effect, the com­ bination has not worked well in Michigan. Once bass have been stocked in a pond, it is best not to remove any until they have spawned once. During the first few years, it is wise to harvest lightly to maintain Michigan Bell MICHIGAN BELL EMPLOYEES PONT WEAR UNIFORMS, SO ASK FOR IDENTIFICATION FROM THEM OR ANY OTHER SERVICE PEOPLE WHO COME TO YOUR DOOR. MICHIGAN BELL PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS GLAD TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES. Everybody wins when everybody helps in scholarship effort It all started last year when there were many more Eaton County applicants than there were Farm and Garden scholarships to College Week at Michigan State University according Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU ajrttteiiii 1^*71 9s,n1kn InMh. j■ • 1 snsMtiij * 55&EH5 “■“■iiwtt tfebBH jttMtefi Mf * iiiitnt ■ 2KSC M|Ui| fflii liiasi । mat i qgtiiiik •ra «Uibf* tfeban siisi 11 hmt fc i ®® W Monday, May 26 Memorial Day - No School. Tuesday, May 27 Taco’s, Lettuce & Cheese, Corn, Peaches, Pudding and Milk. Wednesday, May 28 Turkey Gravy on Biscuit, Green Beans, Pears, and Milk. Thursday, May 29 Lasagna, Peas, Applesauce, Onion Rolls and Butter and Milk. Friday, May 30 Hamburgers, French Fries, Corn, Peaches, Cookie and Milk. Monday,June 2 Cooks Choice. Tuesday,June 3 ,1 ^iuction ( Last day of school - am only - no lunches. Have a nice summer! to Eaton Extension Home Economist, Ann Ross. And when Joyce Sparks, Charlotte, said that she would help seek new scholarship money in 1980 for prospective applicants, Dorothy Long, Eaton Rapids, Judy Locke, Benton Township, Sue Foltz of Delta Township and Jan Haber­ man, Olivet, said that they would help, too. Then 17 Eaton County businesses and organizations said they would help, and donated $1095! Over 25 people applied for the scholarships, with 23 named winners and a few as alternates. “Everyone wins” when an outstanding educational program, (College Week) backed by local business and groups, attracts local par­ ticipants who learn new skills which they bring back to their families and com­ munities. “Be sure to watch for more details”, says Joyce Sparks, “of what these people will be bringing back to Eaton County after College Week.” yC OWN'L the population. Try not to remove more than 20 bass per acre each year, White advises. “If you show restraint & catch & throw the largest fish back, you will have more action from your pond for a long time, he says. IF A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY HAS A HEARING, SPEECH OR PHYSICAL HANDICAP THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO USE A CONVENTIONAL PHONE, ASK YOUR MICHIGAN BELL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE OPTIONS BELL CAN OFFER TO HELP. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DIAL A WRONG NUMBER LONG DISTANCE?... 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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PHONE SERVICE LOOK ON THE FRONT OF YOUR PHONE BILL FOR THE PHONE NUMBER OF SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. HEORSHE IS READY ID HELP. " You can can onus. Just Call... 852-9107 Irenes beauty shoe £0 Michigan Bell �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 21, 1980 — Page 8 Chamber hears how to deal with gypsies and unwanted solicitors by Susan Hinckley The lesson of how to deal with roving gypsies and unwanted solicitors was learned by the Nashville Chamber Of Commerce at their dinner meeting Wed­ nesday at the Steak House Restaurant. “If you spot gypsies in your store, run, don’t walk, to the nearest phone,” Sgt. Eugene Koetje, Nashville’s acting police chief told the audience of business people and other interested in­ dividuals. He said police would begin tailing the suspects immediately. “We want to get next to them as quickly as possible,” he added. Koetje explained that his advice also applies to local residents as well as mer­ chants. He said a call to the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, would result in the im­ mediate dispatch of a Nash­ ville officer, whether on or off duty. The gypsy transients strike individual homes as well as business places, noted Koetje. A few years ago, gypsies hit the local elevator and a private residence, he said, and in both cases they secured funds by diversionary tac­ tics. “The gypsy specializes in creating a diversion,” warned Koetje. He said two or three may enter a store, handle merchandise and jabber, appearing to be potential shoplifters. This may lure a lone store clerk away from the cash register long enough for it to be rifled by an accomplice who has been lurking outside. Koetje said the transients aim primarily for cash, as it is more difficult to trace than goods. “Gypsies are very clever, very sly, and quick witted,” he added. When asked how local residents might recognize a gypsy, Koetje said they usually stand out because of their gaudy dress and the fact they generally operate in small groups of two or three.. In a subsequent discussion of unwanted door-to-door solicitors, the most frequently mentioned were the “Moonies,” followers of Rev. Moon of the Unification Church. Members of this group have been in Nashville on severaT'past occasions, and Sgt. Koetje said they usually offer candy or other novelties in return for a contribution to some cause such as a day camp. “These people live very well on the nickles, dimes and quarters from the pockets of people in towns like this,” he said. Koetje explained that these solicitors are usually college-age youths, ap­ pearing to be very clean cut and well dressed. They are exceedingly polite and are often successful in their campaign because of their persistence. One audience member related his personal ex­ perience with such an in- dividual. He said because of the solicitor’s persistence, he found the only effective way to counter the politeness was by being rude and firm in asking him to leave. Various ways to curtail such door-to-door activity were also considered. Koetje stressed the need for local residents to advise police immediately of such convessing. He also said he was checking into the legality of controling door-to-door solicitation by some registration procedure that would curtail outside ac­ tivity but not hamper legitimate local causes. Koetje added that the present Green River Ordinance,which many thought protected Nashville from solicitors, was “not worth the paper it is written on.” In a dialogue that followed Koetje’s presentation, it was agreed that to discourage unwanted solicitors, local residents must learn to inquire deeply into where their contributions are going. Action Ads JiSKUNU OR USED CAR OR TRUCK? Let me help locate what you want. Call Don Conner, Renner Ford, 945-2421 or 852­ 0835. BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. STOP IN AND SEE OUR... AUTOMOTIVE SECTION For your Springtime Car Care Needs Fram Spark Plugs OIL FILTERS Everyday LOW PRICES... • QUAKER STATE and WO VALVOLINEOIL WIDE CHOICE OF ... • WAXES and POLISH Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St., Nashville — Phone852-0713 Sgt. Eugene Koetje, Nashville's acting police chief, instructs local Chamber of Commerce members in ways to deal with roving bands of gypsies and unwelcome solicitors who have struck the village in the past. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Uncle Charlie at Vermontville Bible Church The presentation of the truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ can take various forms. A unique portrayal of these truths will be given Sunday, May 25th at 10:00 a.m. in the Vermontville Bible Church located at 250 N. Main St., Vermontville, Mich. “Uncle Charlie” Vander Meer, Director of the radio ministry of the Children’s Bible Hour of Grand Rapids, Michigan, will give a fully dramatized story, in which he will portray various characters, through the use of rapid voice changes. Augmenting the live characterizations will be taped sound effects and musical transitions. “Uncle Charlie” will also give a presentation of Gospel magic, illustrating various Bible truths and stories. “Wally”, a personable “vent” figure, will be ap­ pealing to the younger boys and girls... and older ones as well. The Children’s Bible Hour, now in it’s 32nd year of continuous weekly broad­ casting, is currently heard over more than 500 radio stations in the United States and around the world. The Children’s Bible Hour carries on an extensive letter correspondence course, releases record albums, and has a storytime cassette ministry, in addition to the weekly radio programs. ‘‘Uncle Charlie’’ graduated from college in 1956 with a degree in radio and television production. Immediately after graduating, he returned to Children’s Bible Hour, where he had served as a youngster for several years. In 1959 he was named Assistant Director, and in October of 1972 was appointed Director. Mobile office closed on Memorial Day The Third Congressional ' District Mobile Service office will not be open for office hours on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. However, the Mobile office will resume its monthly schedule on Wednesday, May 28, 1980. Tony Frith to graduate from MSU Tony Frith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Frith of 728 Gregg St., Nashville, will graduate June 7 with a bachelors degree in medical technology. In September, Tony will be serving his internship with Battle Creek Area Medical Educational Corporation. Tony graduated in 1976 from Maple Valley. EDGE STYLE... There's nothing like it! ii PROFESSIONAL STYLING, i COLORING, PERMANENTS I and HIGHLIGHTING CALL TODAY! CToAmNingN SINooCn! RBuOoOr’sT EHdSge TANNINC BOOTHS REDKEN -m«IMM7«7D HAIRDESIGNERS4 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. May 21, 1980 — Page 9 M.V. Board okays new windows for Kellogg School The Maple Valley Board of Education May 12 approved a $21,112. contract with Metal Building Specialties for new windows at Kellogg Elementary School in Nash­ ville. This contract includes the replacement of the windows on the East side of the bulding plus the windows in the office area and the classroom above the office on the West side of the building. The amount of glass will be reduced with an anticipated saving in general heating costs. This wort is to be completed this summer before the opening of school next fall. General fund bills in the amount of $31,880.39 were approved for payment. The April 18th payroll in the amount of $94,071.91 and the May 2nd payroll in the amount of $89,329.97 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll ac­ count. Superintendent Wolff announced that Honors Night would be held in the JrSr High School auditorium Tuesday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. A Jr-Sr High School open house will be held on Thursday, May 22. Graduation activities for the night school students will be held in the high school auditorium Thursday, May 29, at 7:30 p.m. A group of parents were present at -the meeting and expressed their concern again relative to the class sizes that might be possible at Fuller Street Elementary next fall in the lower elementary grades. They the presented board members with signed petitions requesting that a class size limitation of twenty-five students per class be set for grades K-4. It general presentation was pointed out that the regarding the special board has asked for ad­ education program. The ditional operational millage Maple Valley Schools at the June election to be presently employ nine able to maintain most of the special education teachers. present educational Hildred reported that the program. No action was state special education team taken at this time. looked favorably upon the A letter of resignation for local special education retirement purposes was program in most areas. A accepted from Russell Smith concern was placed effective June 30, 1980, as regarding the enrollment in custodian at Fuller St. some programs. Also, the School. state would like con­ Maplewood principal Bill sideration of special Christensen presented the education rooms in Nashville Title I reading program for which would result in ad­ approval which will be in ditional cost to the local session June 5th through school district considering June 27th. There will be two the need for additional elementary classrooms in facilities plus staff. At the Nashville and two rooms in present time the elementary Vermontville with each special education students room having approximately from Nashville are bussed to twenty four students. The Maplewood Elementary in teachers will include Jean Vermontville. St. Andrew, Mary Gauss, Athletic director Larry Norma Sherman, and Cathy VanderMolen. The teacher aides will include Beth Ann Beebe, Karen Christensen, Kelly Knoll, Kathy Trumble, Margaret Myers, Tammy Wilde, Sharon Fox, and Dan Carpenter. The Hecker Agency, Nash­ Business law and con­ ville, an independent in­ sumer mathematics were surance representative, has added to the high school been honored as a 1979 Merit curriculum this school year. Award Winner by the Board Teacher Gary St. Onge of Time Insurance Company, explained to the board Milwaukee-based life and members the general health insurer. material covered in the This year, approximately business law class. A general 550 of the 4,700 independent presentation was made by agencies which represent teacher Dan Watson Time qualified for the regarding the operation of award, according to W. E. senior vice the comsumer mathematics Jordens, class. Both of these classes president and director of are available to juniors and marketing. The Merit Award seniors and are designed to is presented annually to better prepare graduating those agents who have shown seniors to meet the business situations they might be r. involved in after graduation. Hildred Peabody made a Peterson People’s JORDAN DIST. 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Board mem­ decided to leave the decision bers Virginia Fox and as given out by high school Wayne Cogswell also serve principal Burr Hartenburg on the athletic council. that she not be allowed to The board members voted march per policy. to hold an auction at which A general report was made time used equipment and old by Burr Hartenburg textbooks and supplies will regarding the meeting of the be sold. The date of the vocational building trades auction is not definite at this advisory committee. There time. was also a general Mrs. Main was present at discussion by board the meeting and expressed memebers regarding their her desire to have her visitation to the building daughter Margaret be trades house including allowed to march at the general construction and the graduation activities June system used to purchase 1st, even though she has only building materials. The 1814 credits. She explained board members met in that Margaret had been executive session to discuss Nashville agent honored by Time Insurance . exceptional ability in the areas of service to clients, product knowledge and sales activity during the previous year. Time Insurance Company currently ranks in the top 11 percent of life insurance companies "based on life insurance in force rankings compiled by the National Underwriter. The coiilpany, established in 1892, markets its life and health plans in 47 states and the District of Columbia. a list price -for the building trades house being con­ structed this year at Fuller Heights. After the executive session the board members voted to list the building trades house with realtors within the school district at $54,500. An executive session was held with negotiator Joe Rich regarding the negotiation sessions held with teachers along with plans for future negotiation sessions. Mr. Villanueva was present at the meeting and stated that he was not in agreement with the disciplinary action taken by Assistant Principal Larry Lenz regarding his son Jon. Mr. Villanueva asked for a hearing regarding such action. The board will arrange a hearing as soon as possible. MEN'S SOFTBALL MEETING ATTENTION: Managers of Maple Valley Men's Softball! REGISTRATION... May 22nd 7:30 P.M. Room 1-A at the High School Important that you attend. Sponsor fees and contracts for at least 10 players each team must be turned in at this time. Contracts can be obtained from Ed Goris. MAPLE VALLEY SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION ee at Bible Church A special program of music, message and audio­ visuals, will be held at People’s Bible Church, East State Road in Nashville, on Wednesday, May 28, at 7 p.m. Special guests will be Dr. I. “Pete” Peterson, and his musical family, including: Donelda, his wife; Joel, Karene, and Faythe, his children. Dr. Peterson has ministered in Africa, Europe, and the USA. He is presently working in the greater Paris area of France with the Evangelical Alliance Mission. Their ministry consists of evangelism and church painting. For a mid-week blessing and challenge, coupled with a time of informative per­ sonal interaction, this promises to be an evening well worth considering. PEPSI, DIET PEPSI MOUNTAIN DEW % Liter A”-Pack . A ■■rtfi h wall h trod ft oarf P'us Dep. Picnic Supplies HOT DOGS BUNS POTATO CHIPS Action-Ads CALL LANGHAM'S REMODELING for your r.o of, chimney, eavestroughing, and repairs. License, 852-9300, Nashville. (6-4) GAS CONVERSION BURNERS AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE HOMES: Nashville Heating, 205>4 S. Main. Nashville, Mich., 852­ 9231. (tfn) MINI MOTOR HOMES FOR RENT: And other vacation campers. Reserve for any time, day, week or month. 945-9101, Hastings. (5-21) SQUIRT £ 2a*f GINGER ALE South End BEVERAGE 637 South Main Street, Nashville - Phone 852-9833 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. — 7 DAYS A WEEK — OPEN: WE ACCEPT USDA FOOD COUPONS �The Mople Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, May 21, 1980 — Page 10 School operational millage vote June 9 The registered electors in the Maple Valley School district will be asked • to approve three mills for operational purposes at the annual School Board elec­ tion, June 9. These additional funds are necessary if the school district is going to be able to maintain a com­ parable educational program, school officials said. The additional millage would enable the school district to more fully par­ ticipate in the state aid act which is developed around a state-local ate-oca sarng sharing concept.. Three mills, based uponi* the Governor’s state aidI proposal, would provide an! 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. additional $138.00 per student or an amount of based upon $254,610 enrollment estimated providing the state is able to make one hundred percent payment of the basic state aid act which is approved for the 1980-81 school year. Personnel from the Governor’s office have already indicated that there could easily be a reduction in state aid beginning with the August state aid payment. One of the most difficult things for many to un­ derstand is the fact that property taxes have been rising but schools get few additional dollars to operate with under the complicated state aid formula which is on a state-local sharing. The state aid formula sets a limit on the amount of dollars behind each child based upon the amount of operating millage levied. This current school year this combined state-local dollars per mill is set at $43.00 per mill plus $325.00 per student. The state aid act pays this amount up to a maximum of thirty mills plus one half of any millage the district is authorized to levy in excess of 30 mills. This current school year the Maple Valley School District was authorized to levy 22.178 mills including the rollback factor. HAIR MAKE$\ THE MAN! You could look younger! The cost is less then you might think. Call today for confidential counselling. If local property valuations increase it means that local property taxes go up and without any increase in millage the state aid decreases accordingly. This means that the local tax- Foam insulation fires in farm structures Cellular plastic foam in­ sulation materials in older farm structures can be a severe fire hazard. cirUnder most cumstances, the result of exposing these materials to flame is a rapidly spreading fire that quickly produces great amounts of toxic gas and dense smoke. Often this. kind of fire permits no salvage of building contents, says Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director. Apparently, little thought was given to the potential flammability of foam in­ sulation when it became popular a few years ago. Exposed foam board or sprayed-on insulation was allowed in farm buildings in past years because building codes usually don’t apply to farm structures in rural areas in Michigan. Fire barriers can be put over this type of insulation in existing buildings for an estimated 60 cents to $1.50 per square foot. Some in­ surance companys are requiring policyholders to upgrade buildings with exposed foam insulation by either covering the foam insulation or removing it from the building. The object of a fire barrier is to limit the rate at which a fire will spread through a building. Though there is no such thing as an absolutely fireproof building there are ways to make buildings safer. Current recommendations are to nail asbestos-cement board over the insulation, because this has a flame spread of zero. The next best is Vz-inch gypsum wallboard (dry wall) which has a flame spread of 15. Flame spread of 25 or less is desirable for materials used to cover the foam insulation. There are alternatives, such as %-inch, fire retar­ dant-treated exterior plywood, or a %-inch, cement-based mixture sprayed on the plastic foam insulation. The durability of this treatment depends on the competency of the ap plicator. New foam plastic in­ sulations may have im­ proved fire ratings, whichmight be indicated 1 by a flame spread rating of 25 and under, with smoke development ratings under 450. However, near heaters, electrical panels, welding areas and other ignition sources, foam insulation should still have a fire barrier installed over it. It may be profitable to call your fire insurance representative before building a new farm structure using foam in­ sulation. Indicate the specific type of foam plastic insulation being used, the fire barrier treatment you expect to use, and whether any of the materials will be exposed. Such action might 200 unique quilts planned at show HAUIRDESIIGNERS Family heirloom quilts, quilted treasures found in attics and forgotten hide- Community Events . . Square dance this weekend Maple Valley Squares will hold a square dance Friday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fuller Street School, NashNash­ ville. All singing calls. Potluck. percent, local 21.3 percent; 1973-73: state 77.9 percent, local 22.1 percent; 1973-74: state 73.4 percent, local 26.6 percent; 1974-75: state 68.8 percent, local 31.2 percent; 1975-76: state 67.9 percent, local 32.1 percent; 1976-77: state 65.1 percent, local 34.9 percent; 1977-78: state 65.7 percent, local 34.3 percent; 1978-79: state 63.8 percent, local 36.2 percent; 1979-80: state 62.3 percent, local 37.7 percent; 1980-81 (projected): state 59.7 percent, local 40.3 save dollars if an insurance percent. company required foam to School administrators, be covered to provide in­ board members, and staff surability. members are available to Additional guidelines for meet with any group in­ making buildings more fire terested in discussing this safe can be obtained from millage request. Ap­ your Eaton County plications for absentee Cooperative Extension ballots may be obtained at Service. Request builletin the school administration AEIS 415, “Fire Barriers office. For Foam Insulation”. The following is a general payer pays a greater per­ centage and the state pays comparison of the state-local less. The state taxes we pay sharing of costs based upon a are not being returned to the percentage factor — 1970-71: local school district in the state 78.5 percent, local 21.5 same percentage degree as percent; 1971-72: state 78.7 prior years. Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Association WILL MEET... MAY 20th ...at 8:00 P.M. in the Congregational Church - Public Welcome! I MAPLE VALLEY Classmates of 1970 “ ...will meet Thursday, May 22nd at 7 Our 10 year reunion is on June 14, p.m. at Kellogg School. Winners of talent show and election of new 1980. Afternoon picnic for your family, officers are on the evening's program.4:00 p.m. at Putnam Park in Nashville. Dinner at 7:00, Dance at 9:00, V.F.W. in Nashville. $14.00 - couple, $7.00 single. For more information and reservation, call by May 31st. Rick Spitzer ... 726-1135 or Larry Carl’s Ad Deadline — Winegar... 852-1624. Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! NASHVILLE P.T.O. • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. aways, antique quilts passed on from generation to generation and con­ temporary quilts have been collected from throughout the western portion of the state for the Tri-Annual West Michigan Quilt Show slated for May 22-24. The event, sponsored by the United Methodist Women of the Church of the Dunes, will feature about 200 examples of quilting. It will be held at the church on 717 Sheldon Road (at Colfax) in Grand Haven. Hours are from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 22; from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 23; andfroml0a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 24. Action Ads FRESH VEGETABLES: Vegetable plants and flower plants $5.50 a flat. Urn fills and plants for urn fills. White and yellow onion sets, 60 cents a pound. Fresh asparagus. Open 9 to 8, Monday and Saturday and Sunday 9 to 6.852-9854, Nash­ ville. (5-28) EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, May 22 - 6:30 p.m. Family Bike Ride, 10-12 miles, meet near front of Charlotte Plaza Parking Lot. Friday, May 23 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Charlotte. Saturday, May 24-1 p.m. 4-H Canoe Trip. Meet at Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge. Overnight camping for those who wish to stay over. Monday, June 2 - 8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, June 7-9 a.m. - noon, 4-H Lamb Weigh-In, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, June 7 - Noon. Family Bike Ride, 20 miles. Meet near front of Charlotte Plaza Parking Lot. Tuesday, June 10 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Exploration Days Orien­ tation meeting for all those attending.' Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Wednesday, June 11 - 6:30 p.m. 4-H Beef Fitting, Showing and Judging Clinic, Fred Good farm, 1144 W. Kalamo, Charlotte. Thursday, June 12-6:30 p.m. Family Bike Ride, 15 miles. Meet near front of Charlotte Plaza Parking Lot. Thursday, June 12 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, June 16 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fair Board meeting, Fair Office on Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, June 17 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Committee meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, June 17-8 p.m. 4-H Demonstration and Speech Workshop, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, June 18 - 8 p.m. 4-H Hog Judging at Buddy Day farm, 2225 Osborne, Olivet. June 18-20 - 4-H Exploration Days, Michigan State University, East Lansing; Saturday, June 21 - Bike Hike to Cornwell’s Turkey farm, meet near front of Charlotte Plaza parking lot at 10 a.m. Open to Eaton County families. June 20-26 - 4-H Interstate Exchange trip, hosting Adams County, Pennsylvania. Auto Service CENTER QUAUTY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT A BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS RAKES SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe. Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, May 21, 1980 — Page 11 Maplewood Kindergartners sing out for 'moms When refreshments were served after the perper­ formances Wednesday, the children presented their mothers with giant-sized posters they had made in class. Michael Starkey, 5, told his mother, Joanne, that he loved her because she fixes breakfast. Threeyear-old brother Jeffery looks on. Maplewood kindergartners love their moms...that message came through loud and clear last Wednesday. In morning and afternoon performances, the youngsters staged a musical medley as fresh and bright as Spring. The show opened with the children all chimining in on “Sing a Happy Song.” Five little freckled frogs led off the costumered performances, followed by appearances of ducks, monkeys, pussy willows, rabbits, chickadees, Mexican jumping beans, and, last but not least, Puff the Magic Dragon. At the conclusion, the children belted out “Sing a Song,” accompanied by Delma Smith, school secretary, on the guitar. The morning and af­ ternoon performances were held in the Maplewood gym. They were directed by kindergarten teachers Mary Gauss and Linda Jones. The teachers faced a serious dilemma Wednesday morning when they discovered that the elaborate paper costumes created for the per­ formances had been inad­ vertently burned Tuesday night by a school custodian. In the true tradition of “the show must go on,” the Little Victoria Slocum, 5, wowed the audience with her*spirited performance as the Fairy Godmother belting out instructions to Little Rabbit Foo Foo. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) t'lH4!n>ssa sjiniiraJKn! MptatyMlii r Tu-'saifljBJ ■klltaniMil DptitaHa^ iMMhtyk rWifllWW sk *1 isn® k \ teachers hurriedly recruited help from the first, second and third grade students at Maplewood to re-create costumes for approximately 40 kindergarten east members. It was done in half an hour’s time, and the first show was presented on schedule. After the performances, the children treated their parents and guests to punch and cookies. Another treat prepared by the youngsters for their mothers were giant-sized posters telling why they loved their moms. 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Mr. and Mrs. Richard Todd, Teresa and Mark, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Todd and Ruth Ann attended graduation exercises of the Great Lakes Bible College held at the Grand Ledge High School Auditorium at 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Rodney Todd was a member of the class, graduating with honors and receiving a bachelor’s degree degree in religious education. A reception was held later at the home of his parents with guests from Charlotte, Nash­ ville, Waldron and Grand Ledge. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Snyder of Jackson visited Mrs. Mina Barnes on Tuesday. Rev. and Mrs. Salisbury of Eaton Rapids were Sunday visitors at the Methodist Church and attended the dinner. The Union Memorial Day Services will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 25, at the Methodist Church. The Mayor and his wife and friends from Sutton’s Bay were overnight guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon Peabody. I understand President Bill Mason and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Hale, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Aldrich went to Sutton’s Bay for the Mayor Exchange Day. Mrs. Elsie Offley is slowly improving in Room 334 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Diane Bennett, Mrs. Faith Miller and Mrs. Kate Bartholomew of Mecosta were Friday visitors of Mrs. Leta Nagle. Mrs. Barbara Wilson, of Birmingham, was a weekend visitor of her mother, Mrs. Hermina Southern. On Saturday evening, they and Mrs. Kate Snider attended “Friends Night” of the Clarksville OES. Sunday dinner visitors of Mrs. Southern were Mrs. Mary Jane Hadden of Gun Lake, Mrs. Ardis Briggs and daughter Terri, and Mrs. Elizabeth Stowe of Ionia and Mrs. Kate Snider. Sunday afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Loren Purchis and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Walsh of Lansing and Mrs. Fred Zemke of Mesa, Arizona. On Wednesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. there will be a MotherDaughter Dessert at the Methodist Church. On Sunday, June 1, Rev. Arthur Mix of Iola, Kansas, will be the guest speaker. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mahar of East Lansing was a weekend visitor of Mrs. Nellie Mahar. Mrs. Mary Mykytuk is a patient at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Rufus Wiser is at the House at Provincial Hastings. . Have a safe Memorial Day weekend! When you're unemployed there's help.. . By Margaret Ann Ross, ” Ext. Home. Economist Losing a job is a traumatic experience, whether <Jt means losing your entire family income or a second income upon which your family’s standard of living depends. If you are in that situation, there ARE some things you can do, according to Eaton Extension Home Economist, Ann Ross. First of all, don’t panic! You can still control your financial situation if you plan cart fully. There are loan kits available at the Ex­ tensa i Office to help you. They iclude such bulletins as^J’Steps Into Spending”, “When You’re Unemployed” “The Basics of Self Esteem”, “Should I Make My Own”, and “Making Ends Meet.” There are also a variety of bulletins on saving energy. If you would like to take advantage of these and other Extension programs, drop in at the Extension Office at 126 N. Bostwich, Charlotte, or call 543-2310. Some materials can be mailed to you.____________________ NOTICE All cancellations and changes must be in by 5 p.m. Fridays for following publication. (tfn) Balloon from Nashville's Fuller School travels 315 miles! Fuller Street Elementary School’s participation in the National Balloon Race has proved interesting and in­ formative, says Principal Howard J. Yost He reports that from the two launches by students, April 30 and May 9, the balloon traveling the far­ thest distance was one which was found by a person in Pennsboro, West Virginia — 315 miles away. That balloon was sent by Danielle Burg. The balloons launched by Fuller students were provided by Weekly Reader, the classroom newspaper, which is sponsoring the contest on a national scale. The school that gets back the message that has traveled the farthest distance will be the winner-of-a $500 prize from the publication. There will be 100 runner up prizes Io schools. May 15 was the last day to tabulate results. ?’Mrs> Lucy Jacoby’s fourth grade class at Fuller was instrumental in sending for information and promoting the balloon contest, said Yost He also extends thanks to readers for their interest in the balloon launches and wishes to thank all persons in and out of state for responding to students notes. “We have found them most interesting and informative. Our thanks to the staff of the Reminder and Maple Valley News for their excellent coverage. Other balloons that were found by persons miles away include one sent by Dan Murphy which was discovered 160 miles away in Chatfield, Ohio; Scott Wolcott’s was found in Risingsun, Ohio 150 miles; Paula Jean Davis, McComb, Ohio 130 miles; Kim Bahs, Fremont, Ohio, 125 miles; Raymond Erickson, Hamler, Ohio, 115 miles; John Childers, Hamler, Ohio, 115 miles; Kris Hulsebos, Group to gather signatures The citizens of Barry County will have an open meeting at 410 E. Green St., Hastings, from 2:00 - 4:00 .p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, June 3 and 5 for signatures from anyone who feels as though they have been discriminated against by the Barry Co. Dept, of Social Services. For ad­ ditional information call 948­ 8825. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks to our friends and neighbors for their ex­ pressions of sympathy, to Dr. Myers and nursing staff at Pennock Hospital, to Rev. Taylor for his comforting words, Vogt Funeral Home, the Ladies Aux. of VFW Post 8620 for the lovely luncheon and a special thanks to Carl’s Grocery for the food sent in. The Family of Myrtle Hampton CARD OF THANKS The family of Art Shetenhelm thanks all the friends who generously contributed through John­ ny’s Food Store and for the lovely flowers. Your kind­ ness will always be remembered. Mabie Shetenhelm and Family Metamora, Ohio, 100 miles; Jerome Walliczek, New Carlisle, Indiana, 100 miles; Jacqueline Dilliner, Ottawa, Michigan, 85 miles; Jason Royal, Wauseon, Ohio, 83 miles; ,Angel Schindler, Berrian Springs, Mi. 75 miles; Chris Mudry, Decatur, 56 miles; Dennis Downing, Decatur, 56 miles; Jodie Huselbos, Mattawan, 50 miles; Shawn redmond, Lawton, 50 miles; Lloyd Cooper, Stockbridge, 45 miles; Faith Phares, Schoolcraft, 45 miles; Claudia Andler, Kalamazoo, 40 miles; Mark Schaub, Kalamazoo, 40 miles; Jerry Banfield (test balloon), Parma, 35 miles; Joshua Fitzgerald, Guy Rd. Nashville,’1% miles. PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY - The election this Tuesday will apportion Republican National Convention delegates among: George Bush; Ben Fernandez; Ronald Reagan; Harold Stassen; Uncommitted. John Anderson votes will not be counted for delegates. SENIOR DAY - Over 6,000 senior citizens converged on the Capitol last Wednesday to present to the legislature a platform of senior needs as developed from a statewide survey. The event was sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging Association. ACTING TREASURER - Governor Milliken has signed into law SB 969, which creates the office of Chief Deputy State Treasurer to carry out the functions of the office in the event of a vacancy or if the Treasurer were sick, disabled or absent. MEMORIAL WEEKEND - As we enter the beginning of the summer season with this Memorial Day weekend, traffic accidents are expected to be down due to fewer people on the road. This reflects decreased fuel consumption, and energy conservation. At the same time, though, gas tax revenues have dropped sharply, decreasing the money available for transportation projects. SCHOLARSHIP $ - The State Board of Education has announced that state scholarships for the 1980-81 school year will be a maximum of $950 per student as opposed to this year’s $1,200 maximum. This will be necessary because appropriations will remain about the same while applicants will increase 25 percent. These scholarships are based on financial need. NO HUNTING - The Attorney General has ruled that an 1836 treaty granting Ottawa Indians certain hunting rights does not permit those Indians to hunt without a license on private property: local prosecutors may bring charges against Indians for possessing untagged deer which are shot on private property. This has yet to be ruled on directly in the courts. VETERANS BONUS - June 30 is the final deadline to apply for a Michigan Vietnam Era Veterans Bonus, which can be as much as $600 per eligible veteran. For an application packet, ask at any MESC office; write Vietnam Bonus, 2500 S. Washington, Lansing 48913; call (517) 373-7320. STUDENT FATHERS - The Governor has signed into law HB 5205, which allows local school districts to establish special educational services for school-age parents. Prior law dealt only with expectant school-age mothers; this allows alternative, education for young fathers as well. FAMILY PLOT - A pilot project in ten locations around the state is making state-owned lands available to Michigan residents to plant family-sized vegetable gardens this spring. For information, contact your local county Ex­ tension Service director, or call (517) 373-1050. When you want results.. . . . give our classified department a call! If you want to turn your unwanted itemsjnto 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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. May 21. 1980 — Page 13 Citizens of the week .|..3» w AM MSSS ** Lee Ossenheimer, Christina Kelly, Danielle Burg, Scott Phenix, and Bill Wall are the recipients of citizenship awards this week at Kellogg and Fuller Street Elementary Schools in Nashville. Lee Ossenheimer is a first grade student in Miss Harns room. Math and gym are the seven-year-old student’s favorite subjects. He is the son of Merry and Dale Ossenheimer of Assyria Rd.Lee collects matchbox cars, stamps, and various marbles. Birdwatching is another activity he enjoys. Lee also is fond of helping his dad with blacksmithing work and makes nails and cups. Christina Kelly is the eight-year-old daughter of Dave and Demetre McCarrick of Water St. ■ She is a student in Anne Drake’s second grade class. Christina says she has three subjects she really enjoys: Tennis classes \aVe'.'backhand, aV and service and .ivaHilable this sumrmnper, per \footwork necessary to tarting June 5,\ onVdyeTy eT execute a good game plus a 'uesday and Thursday basic understanding of nermngs from 10-11 'ajn, scoring a game. 2ndingJuly 1, 1980. Each person will be ex­ .These classes^re open, to pected to have a racket, [iris agp 10-12. 5 -V V three tennis balls and must Fundamentals ofthegame wear tennis shoes. A total class fee for the rill be boyered, including e-hand eight sessions will be $3.50, to trills to improve eye-hand dominations with the ball,, be paid the first session. Iso covering \forehand, Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High Carnations rna g_o on sale to aid Cancer Society Good citizens at Fuller are(frumHeft)Chri$tina Kelly, Lee Ossenheimer, and Danielle Burg. j S». IftS^4 IftS^4 IftS4 m**hd>(5t!i, ’e*>^alBj ne»rjBsa»h MlfilSEiiWfc ■■iikHTMt xsjojsisgte IrakaninKt (iBDtafaiMi q® jerzEJE r® XS'Z®'®* Maple Valley Community Schools announces girls tennis classes Bill Wall (left} and Scott Phenix have been awarded citizenship awards at Kellogg Elementary School this week. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) reading, math, and gym!.' Going to the store to' help her mother, playing’1 outdoorSp-and, Watching , car­ toons are^'C tjrisyna’Is favorite activities: es: Danielle Burg,9, enjoys horseback. riding, helping around .the farm, and showing her cattle. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Burg of Lawrence Rd., Danielle is in the fourth grade in Mrs. Jacoby’s room. Math, social studies, and English are her favorite subjects. Scott Phenix, 10, is the son of Hall and Nancy Phenix of Gregg St. Bike riding, baseball, football, swimming, and collecting stamps are Scott’s interests. He is a fifth grade student in Mr. Hustwick’s room where math and science are his favorite subjects. Bill Wall is a fifth grade student in Mr. Smith’s room: Reading is his favorite subject. Ladies of the Congregational Chiirch will >e selling >ese ng ca carnations this :oming Friday y and Saturday It both th e Michigan National Bank and Johnny’s, .’roceeds go to the Eaton County Unit of the American Cancer Society. Members of the Eaton County Chapter of Delta I Koppa Gamma met Monday evening, May 12, at the home df Martha Zemke. Foreign Exchange students from seven foreign countries, Denmark, Finland, Japan, Germany, Phillipines, Columbia and Ecuador presented a most unusual program. Girl Scout news Girl Scouts from the coinmunities of Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Olivet, Bellevue, Vermontville and Potterville are reminded that the deadline for Area 7 Day Camp registration is JUNE 1. The camp will be heldl July 14-18 in Charlotte. If you need application blanks or more information, contact your troop leader. The son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wall, Bill is 11-years old. Basketball is his favorite extracurricular interest. courts will be used. Each person will make their own arrangements for tran­ sportation. In case of rain, the class will be cancelled and made up after the week of the 4th of July. Maximum in the class will be fifteen. Early registration is recommended. For early registration or further in­ formation, call 852-9275. Note: Any woman in­ terested in playing in a tennis league, please call the Community Education office (852-9275) and give your name. If enough interest is shown, we will form a league. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS May 20 - Barry County Nutrition Council, 1:30 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. May 22 - Washington D.C. Citizenship Shortcourse meeting, 7:30 p.m., Charlotte. May 26 - Memorial Day, Office Closed. May 27 - Swine Artificial Insemination School, Swine Research Farm, MSU, East Lansing. May 30 - Land Use Workshop, Kellogg Center, MSU, East Lansing. June 2 - West Virginia Exchange meeting, 7:30 p.m., James Rhodes residence, 8587 S. Broadway, Hastings. June 9 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 11 - 4-H Saddle Club leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. June 12 - 4-H Exploration Days Orientation meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 14 - Michigan All Breed Heifer Show, 9 a.m., Fairgrounds, Lake Odessa June 16-4-H Livestock Project Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 16-18 - Michigan Animal Breeders A.I. Course, 10 a.m., MABC, East Lansing. June 16-19 - College Week, Michigan State University. Call Extension Office for programs and reservation forms. June 17 - 4-H Dairy Fitting and Showing Clinic, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Marvin Smith farm, 2491 Wall Lake Road, Hastings. June 18-20 - 4-H Exploration Days, MSU, East Lansing. June 19 - Orchard Machinery Day, 1 p.m., Trevor Nichols Station. June 21 - County 4-H State Show Selection Horse Show, Meadow Run, Hastings. June 21-29 - 4-H Washington D.C. Citizenship Shortcourse trip. June 28 - July 5 - West Virginia Interstate 4-H Exchange. «0tap^|R* p'siijtiiii iiii’W1 now^*1* S5-«S' *.•< •< •22*1**i ,*25^ *^ Shingles $19.95 (sub standard★ ) We have a complete stock of ROOF COATING • FIRE RESISTANT • SELF SEALING • GREATER PROTECTION • WIND RESISTANT 901b. rol $1200 * If you have any questions on quality of the shingles... Call Us ALL PRICES ARE CASH & CARRY H tw"& & tw" JP' J HOMETOWN LUMBER YARD 219 SOUTH STATE STREET NASHVILLE, MICH. 49073 Ph. 852-0882 PRICES GOOD THRU MAY (COLORS) 65 lb. rol 501b. roll 151b. felt *1070 $917 ’10” 15% OFF all other ROOFING SUPPLIES — NOT LISTED — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 21, 1980 — Page 14 Maple Valley announces class of 1980 ‘top seniors' Susanna Barnhart Sharon Fox The names of Maple Valley High School’s top seniors in the class of 1980 have been announced by Principal Burr Hartenburg.. They are Jim Myers, Susan Fox, Catherine Trumble, Sharon Fax, Christine Sue Hickey Christine Hamilton Janice Lightner Catherine Trumble ‘ Susan Fox Janice Siple Hamilton, Janice Lightner, was the homecoming queen this past year, and in the past has been secretary of the class, a member of National Honor Society, Student Council and band. Susan, who has taken many business classes plans to look for a secretarial job. Jim Myers is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Myers of 224 Washington St., Nash­ ville. Jim has been active in tennis during his four years in school, as well as a member of National Honor Society and in the senior play this year. He plans to attend Michigan Technological University and major in engineering. Cathy Trumble, is the daughter of Larry and Carolyn Trumble, of 688 S. Main St., Vermontville, Michigan. Cathy has been active in cheerleading, yearbook, Student Council, Girl Scouting, and band. She plans to attend Northwood Jeff Mead, Sue Hickey, Susanna Barnhart, Christine Shaw, and Janice Siple. Susan Fox is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Fox, 421 Third Street, Vermontville, Michigan. Susan One man can make a difference” from front net worth at $29.8 million. Gilmore whs equally firm country like that (without Gilmore noted that he had about cutting spending on proper credential)?” On welfare fraud, Gilmore supplied more than the data frivilous government said the system was buying required by law, revealing programs. his federal income? tax “It’s absolutely astoun­ votes politically for certain returns for the past five ding, the places where candidates. “You can’t tell me we years. dollars can be cut from the “If a person doesn’t have federal budget,” he noted can’t find a way to get integrity enough to tell the “But someone has got to cheaters out of our welfare whole story, they shouldn’t stand up and say, that’s system,” he said. “People who need welfare should run for office,” said enough.” Gilmore. ‘‘The opposition Gilmore termed the have it, but I think it (the' is never thought I’d go that handling of the Cuban problem of fraud) far,” he added with a laugh. refugee probl tm correctable.” Saying he was “very much After a brief presentation,- “ridiculous” and another Gilmore fielded questions sign of “weakness” in the a free reeenerprseman, enterprise man,” from the audience on a federal government. Citing Gilmore suggested the free variety of topics including the health, mental and enterprise system could budget cuts, the Cuban family problems that many correct the present energy refugee proglem, welfare of the refugees have, crunch. fraud, the energy crisis, and Gilmore pointed out that this “Let’s be practical,” he the free enterprise system. is another situation where said. “We need power in this On the question of defense the government will pay all country, and we have a great spending, Gilmore indicated the bills. He also commented deal of coal here.” Gilmore that he favored stronger on the related problem of advocated using blasted armament for our country. Iranian students who are in (Powdered) coal with adComparing U. S. military this country as illegal aliens vance planning that would might with Russia’s, he because of expired visas. satisfy ecologists. concluded, “I don’t believe “Turn it around” said In defense of businessmen, we’ re safe and I don’t believe Gilmore. “Could we do that? Gilmore noted that excessive we can bluff it any longer.” Could we go to another government regulations and the accompanying paperwork are “very, very destructive.” “The government is trying to hit anyone in the free enterprise system from all angles,” he said. Gilmore cited an example of Michigan recently losing a potential major industry to a neighboring state because of costly regulations here. Many of the current problems could be solved if politicians spent as much time doing the jobs to which they were elected as they do to trying to get re-elected, concluded Gilmore. “They must realize that it’s not the government, but the people, who are the country,” he said. “We need State Rep. Donald H."Gilmer (R-55th, Augusta) in- good common sense com­ troduced Jim Gilmore to the Barry County audience munications and honesty, and cited the name similarity the two Kalamazoo not just someone in, County natives share. Gilmer said he was proud to be Washington trying to feather on the same November ballot with Gilmore. their -nest.” ■ And that, predicted Gilmore, is why he is going to win in November. Jeff Mead Jim Myers Institute in the fall and major in an area of business. Sharon Fox, is Susan Fox’s twin sister. Sharon has been active in band, cheerleading, National Honor Society, Student Council, and many other activities. After graduation, Sharon plans to move to Houston, Texas and work for Leniograph Cor­ poration. Chris Hamilton is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Hamilton of 5690 South Clark Rd., Nashville. Chris has been active in Student Council, National Honor Society, cheerleading, Spanish Club and Varsity Club, among other activies. Busy two weeks for schools Spring becomes a busy Everyone, especially parents, are encouraged to next two weeks is especially visit school and attend so for students at Maple classes in session. The Valley Jr-Sr High. Building Trades class is Tuesday, May 20 at 7:30 hosting their new house to p.m. in the auditorium will, the public. It will also be be the setting for Honors open in the evening. Night. Refreshments in the Senior Exams will be cafeteria follow the taken Wednesday and presentations. Parents and Thursday, May 28 and 29 guests will be able to view during regular class hours. talent exhibits on display in Rehearsal for comthe gym. mencement will be at 1:00 Thursday, May 22, Is p.m. Friday, May 30 in the “Education Day” during gym. Caps and gowns, (that Michigan Week. The school are paid for) report cards is open to the public. and tickets may be picked up at the conclusion of rehearsal. Commencemenf ACTION-ADS will be held Sunday, June 1 GARAGE SALE: Elec, at 3:00 p.m. in the high school gym. appliances, lawn furniture, Exams for the remaining nearly new, elec, coffee pot, elec, knife and many other underclassmen will begin at items, Friday and Saturday, noon on Friday, May 30, 308 Washington St., Nash­ Monday and Tuesday morning. Students will be ville. GARAGE SALE: 820 N. through and released from Main, Nashville. May 22 school at noon on Tuesday, running every day through June 3rd. May 31st except Sunday. Lots of children’s clothing, adult clothing, dishes, lawn mower. Will have new things each day and more articles has they arrive. time for students and the Phone 945-9554 for ACTION­ WANT-ADS Christine Shaw Chris plans to be married in July and will be employed at the Nashville Flower Shop. Janice Lightner is the daughter of Mrs. Lois Lightner' 7800 Bismark Highway, Vermontville, Michigan. Jan majored in business and plans to attend Davenport College and major in accounting. During her years in school, Jan participated in tennis, volleyball, Student Council and Spanish Club. Jeff Mead is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Mead, 6335 Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville, Michigan. During school, Jeff has been in­ volved in basketball, baseball and football, Varsity Club and band. Jeff plans to work for his father upon graduation, and later possibly attend a two-year college. Susan Hickey is the daughter of Raymond Hickey of Route No. 1 Thornapple Lake Rd., Nash­ ville, and Mrs. Jean Hickey of 720 Washington St., Nash­ ville. Sue managed wrestling while in school, as well as being a member of National Honor Society, Student Council, and the school newspaper. She plans to look for secretarial work upon graduation. Susanna Barnhart is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barnhart of 311 N. State St., Nashville, Michigan. Sue was in tennis, Student Council, yearbook, and the senior play in school. She plans to look for a secretarial or accounting job upon graduation. Christine Shaw is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Shaw of 3713 Curtis Rd., Nashville. Chris is a member of National Honor Society and has played softball, basketball and tennis during her school years. Chris plans on at­ tending Grand Valley State College and entering the field of deaf rehabilitation. Janice Siple is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Siple, Route No. 1, Gresham Hwy., Ver­ montville, Michigan. Janice has been very active in band, and also a member of National Honor Society. Jan was the 1979 Maple Syrup Festival Queen. Jan plans to attend Butterworth School of Nursing. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, May 21, 1980 — Page 15 Girls track looses heartbreaker Sports M.V. boys track runs away with dual JjS jS SkS S^Sh ?••i& &S •hi j JSji 3% SSJuiJ? SSJu ^« « 9 S14 * wr *S *^1 "h tj WMttn| ^•l *?«% **4* ' *aj ilh 9ftf 2 **^hfe '. <Wlk ,w. ’iisEf'nsj *Hbhiii - :t0B Uiiititt isciiau iESnini| au eszii ^Kikaii NeHdll ’in i, H SKL’ faasnsis M it® _■ ebi bi bii « T;:bJTT«LLFiiI T iIB1: The Maple Valley boys track team ran away with a double dual against Portland St. Pat and Bellevue. Maple Valley 126, Portland St. Pat 10, Maple Valley 94, Bellevue 37. Taking places in the Portland St. Pat meet were Don Beck and Jim Travoli, first and second in the discus; sweeping the pole vault were Gregg Sutf in, Rod McMillon, Mark Sutfin, and Don Keach; Tony Reid and Todd Braden were first and second in the long jump; Steve Hummel and Bill Tate, second and third in the high jump; Jim Travoli and Don Beck, first and second in the shotput. Sweeping the 120 high hurdles were Rusty Blakely, Steve Hummel and John Pomeroy. Sweeping the 100 were Don Snyder, Dave McGinely and Cory Furlong; Dan Halsey and Rod Mc­ Millon, first and second in the mile; the 880 relaty team of Keech, McMillon, Reid Bill Tate, second and third in and Snyder. Brett Hummel the high jump; Jim Travoli and Dan Hoffman, first and and Don Beck, firstand third second in the 440; the 440 in the shotput; Rusty relay team of Snyder; Mc­ Blakely and Steve Hummel, Millon, Furlong, Blakely. first and second in the 120 Sweeping the 330 low hurdles high hurdles; Don Snyder were Todd Braden, Rod and Dave McGinely, first McMillon and Steve Hum­ and second in the 100; Dan mel. Sweeping the 880 were Halsey, second in the mile; Dan Hoffman, Cyle Cornish the 880 relay team of Keech, and Mike Trumble. McMillon, Reid and Snyder, Sweeping the 220 were Don Brett Hummel and Dan Snyder, Dave McGinely and Hoffman, first and third in Brett Hummel. Sweeping the the 440, the 440 relay team of two mile were Dan Halsey, Snyder, McMillon, Furlong, Randy Beachnau and Bill Blakely. Sweeping the 330 Tate, and the mile relay of low hurdles were Todd Mark McMillon, Dan Hoff­ Braden, Rod McMillon, man, Rod McMillon and Steve Hummel, Dan Hoff­ Brett Hummel. man, Cyle Cornish, first and Taking places in the second in the 880. Sweeping Bellevue Maple Valley the 220 was Snyder, meet were Don Beck and McGinely, Brett Hummel Jim Travoli, first and second and Dan Halsey, second in in the discuss; Gregg Stufin the two mile. and Rod McMillon, first and The Lions’ record is now 5­ second in the pole vault; 3 and will go to Lakewood Tony Reid and Todd Braden, Thursday and Regionals at second and third in the long Quincy Friday. jump; Steve Hummel and idl * * 141 •■* jahiddp( •“*' il»fc cNS II® in the 220 where Kathy ran a Donald in the 110 and 220 low 28.7. hurdles, Melanie Rogers in Taking firsts for the girls the 220 and the long jump, were Tracy Symonds in the Kim McMillon in the 880 yd. shot and discuss, Gaedert in dash and Colleen Hoffman in the 100 and 220, Brenda the mile. v Browne in the long jump; Taking thirds were and the 440 relay team of Melissa Coffman in the high April and Brenda Browne, jump and 440 yd. dash; Lisa Kathy Gaedert and Beth Cogswell in the 110 low Carmoney. hurdles, April Browne in the Taking seconds were Kris longjump and Dawn Wells in Sample in the high jump and the 2 mile run. 440 yd. dash, Kelly Mac- Boys track places 14th in Regionals The “awesome” Maple Valley boys track team finished fourteenth in the Regionals held Friday. The team supported and cheered on some great performances by some members. Jim Travoli ended up in seventh place in the shotput with some fine throws. Tom Brooke ended up in eighth place in the discus. Dan Halsey finished in seventh place in the mile with a fine run. Taking a medal with a sixth place finish in the two mile was Dan Halsey, passing five runners on the last lap and setting a new school record with a time of 10:15.6. Senior Rusty Blakely will have an extended track season this year, finishing up his four years at the State finals in Middleville May 31. Rusty finished second in the 120 high hurdles, earning himself a chance in the State finals. The Lions finish out the regular season against Olivet and Potterville and theT.C.A.A. meet Thursday. Giris track scores 6 points in Regional The girls track team scored six points in the Regional on Friday. Kathy Gaedert placed third in the 100 yd. dash and has qualified to compete in state finals on May 31 at Cassopolis. J.V. baseball wins Lakewood tourney New COA van on display On Saturday, the J.V. baseball team traveled to Lakewood to participate in a double elimination tour­ nament. In the first game, the Lions had to face Lakewood’s freshmen team. Maple Valley came up with a rewarding 12-8 victory. The fourth inning was exciting for M.V. because after two outs were made, the Lions came back with six runs. Lakewood bounced back with four runs after two outs in their half of the fourth. Maple Valley pounded out eight hits for the game. Eric Wolff had a double, Jeff Christensen was two for four and Rich Elliston was three for four. Rick Roberts pitched the first five innings and picked up his fourth win of the year with no losses. Walt Maurer pitched the final two innings in relief. Portland St. Pat defeated Charlotte 12-9 in the second game. Maple Valley had to face St. Pats in the third game. Doug Dewsmore pitched a fine no hitter for Portland but Maple Valley still came up with the victory, 4-0. Maple Valley scored three runs in the first inning on two Walks and two fielding errors by Portland. Another run in the second helped to insure the victory. Walt Maurer almost had a no hitter himself but a lone single in the third inning spoiled iU In the rain dampened, seven-inning game, Walt struck out seven and walked seven. In the two games, Mike Kelly walked four times, scored five runs and stole seven bases. His season total is twenty stolen bases and this breaks Jeff Mead’s old record of 19. In the Friday game, Ionia defeated M.V. by a score of 5-3. The Lions committed four errors to assist Ionia in the victory. Maple Valley could only manage four hits and three of these were by Tony Dunkleberger, two singles and a double, his seventh of the season. Walt Maurer allowed only two earned runs, struck out six and walked only four Ionia batters, but still took the loss. Maple Valley takes on Pennfield Monday and travels to Portland for a double-header to end the season on Wednesday. es9<n*P xs£ SSI^iJ The girl’s track team losta heartbreaker to' Lakewood yesterday after being disqualified in the 880 relay which would have cinched the victory. The final score was 63% to 59%. All was not lost however, as the team turned in some of the best times of the season. Kathy Gaedert broke two school records. The first was in the 100 yd. dash with a time of 12.2. The second was Girls track wins double dual In a double dual meet last night, the girls track team pulled off two victories against Bellevue and Por­ tland St. Pat. The scores of the meets were 78-44 in the Bellevue meet and 102 and two-thirds to 18 and one-third in the Portland St. Pat meet. In the Bellevue meet, taking firsts were: Kathy Gaedert in the 100 yd. dash and the 220 yd. dash; Kris Sample in the 440 yd. dash; April Browne in the long jump; Tracy Symonds in the shotput; Melissa Coffman in the high jump; the 440 relay team; the 880 relay team; and the mile relay team. Taking seconds were: Kelly MacDonald in the 110 and 220 hurdles; April Browne in the 100 yd. dash; Colleen Hoff­ man in the mile; Melanie Rogers in the 220 and long jump; Tracy Symonds in the discus; Dawn Munn in the shotput; and Kris Sample in the high jump. Taking thirds were: Melissa Coffman in the 110 and 220 hurdles; Kris Sample in the 100 yd. dash; Kari Kraai in the 880; Kim McMillon in the 220; Dawn Wells in the two mile; and Brenda Browne in the long jump. In the meet with Portland St. Pat, taking firsts were: Kathy Gaedert in the 100 yd. dash and the 220; Colleen Hoffman in the mile; Kris Sample in the 440; Kelly MacDonald in the 220 hur­ dles; Kari Kraai in the 880; Dawn Wells in the two mile; April Browne in the long jump; Melissa Coffman in the high jump; Tracy Symonds in the shotput and discus; and the 440, 880 and mile relay teams. Taking seconds were Kelly MacDonald in the hurdles; April Browne in the 100 yd. dash; Lisa Cogswell in the mile run; Pam Erwin in the 440 dash; Beth Heald in the 880 yd. run; Melanie Rogers in the 220 and long jump; and Kris Sample in the high jump. Taking thirds were Melissa Coffman in the 110 and 220 hurdles; Kris Sample in the 100 yd. dash; Brenda Browne in the long jump; Dawn Munn in the shot and discus; and Beth Heald and Kari Kraai tied in the high jump. The girls’ next meet is on Thursday at Lakewood. M.V. boys downed 89-43 The Maple Valley boys track team lost to Lakewood in a warm-up for the Regionals at Quincey, Saturday. The final score was 89-43. Taking places in the meet were Tom Brooke, 1st in the discuss and 2nd in the longjump. Rusty Blakely and Steve Hummell, 2nd and 3rd in the high hurdles. Randy Beachnau, 3rd in the mile. Brett Hummel, 1st in the 440. Jim Travoli, 1st in the shot put. Todd Braden and Steve Hummel, 1st and 3rd in the 330 low hurdles. Dan Hoffman, 2nd in the 880. Don Snyder, 2nd in the 220. Gregg Sutfin and Rod Mc­ Millon, 2nd and 3rd in the pole vault. Dan Halsey and Randy Beachnau, 1st and 3rd in the 2 mile. The Lions record now stands at 5-4 and are back in action Monday at Olivet in a double dual against Olivet and Potterville. in Nashville, Friday In honor of National Transportation Week, the Barry County Commission on Aging had its new chair lift van on display in Nash­ ville Friday. The shiny, dark green 1979 Chevrolet vehicle will be used throughout the county for transportation of senior citizens and handicapped persons. An automatic chair lift to facilitate loading of han­ dicapped individuals is equipped on the new van. Inside, seats fold under to increase floor space to ac­ comodate two wheelchairs in addition to other passengers. Those needing a ride for shopping, doctor ap­ pointments, etc. may call 948-8098 to make arrangements. The new van was pur­ chased with funds from the state’s Transportation Department which previously supplied the COA with 1975 and 1976 vans. The Ronald Smith, COA van driver from Nashville, new vehicle will replace the van which has logged 200,000 demonstrates how the lift lowers and raises wheel­ chairs to floor level of the vehicle. miles. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Memorial Day parade starts at 10 in Vermontville Vermontville’s American Legion Post 22 is sponsoring Memorial Day activities in Vermontville. The annual parade will get underway at 10 a.m. from the “bank corners” and proceed through town to the G.A.R. monument for a brief ceremony before continuing to Woodlawn Cemetery. A band from Maple Valley Jr Sr High will be among the marching units. Any veterans or scouts are welcome to join the procession. Graveside services at the cemetery will be conducted by the Rev. Molly Turner of the Methodist Church. Vermontville hot dog stand raises more than $1,000 for March of Dimes To help protect the unborn Den, Johnny’s Market, the and the newborn, Ver­ Sugar Hut Cafe, Carl’s and montville area March of Market, Wendy’s, Dimes workers presented a McDonalds of Charlotte as $1078.11 check to the Capitol well as the people who made Chapter of the organization. donations of coffee and hot The contribution chocolate mix. represented profits from the group’s hot dog stand at the recent Maple Syrup Festival in Vermontville. Local Chairman Joe Ann Nehmer and co-chairmen Laurie Hale and Linda Ramy extend a special All copy and thanks to all the volunteer ads must be workers who helped make the endeavor so successful. in by Friday, Thanks are also expressed May 23 at noon! to those who made donations: the Carpenters Early Deadline • NOTICE • �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 21,1980 — Page 16 summerSALE ILh amburg FRESHLY GROUND CUCUMBER, BREEN ONIONS. BREEN PEPPER. 6 OZ. CELLO RADISHES OR 1 LB. CELLO CARROTS Red Ripe TOMATOES ib HYGRADE ROUND BONELESS 59 Smoked Ham owrhh°alf HENRY HOUSE CHUNK STYLE Braunschweiger SPARTAN REGULAR & THICK SLICED GULFLITE Large Bologna CHARCOAL FLUID COLES 1 LB. LOAF GARLIC BRIAR 1 LB PKG ECKRICH Regular or All Beef Shop and SAVE at Johnny’s FRANKS KRAFT CAMPBELL’S DINNERS PORK a BEANS KITCHUP 7’/« OZ. WT. 28OZ. WT. 32 OZ. WT COLAa TOMATO* KETCHUP Hamburger Buns .12 pak 65 Hot Dog Buns . . .. 8 pak 59 8 PACK REGULAR OR DIET 1/2 LITER BTLS. 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ISM. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-05-28.pdf 83d3f92b8a0f20e069496a4468804305 PDF Text Text PER Hasiin Hii . hurch , «90S 0Ss9S-IM' 9SIM ed by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. J952 N. Brou^ ray, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News. Vol. No. 52 — Wednesday, May 28, 1980 Building trades class holds open house Thursday was a good day for Melvin Kivela, Maple Valley Building Trades teacher and his class of 29 high school students. That was the day they were finally able to display their “report card” a spanking new $54,500 threebedroom ranch home on Chapel Drive in Nashville. The house is the culmination of a school year of hard work for 28 boys and 1 girl in two building trades classes in­ structed by Kivela. In conjunction with “Education Day” of Michigan Week, the class conducted a May 22nd Open House to give the public an opportunity to inspect their handiwork. The students were The lawn of the 1979-80 Building Trades house has been seeded and land­ scaping with evergreens and flowering crab add a final touch to the attractiveness of the new dwelling. The long driveway has been filled with crushed rock laid between two deep concrete curbs, all done by the students. responsible for doing all the electrical work, the rough & finish carpentry, and the decoration of the dwelling. In fact, they did all phases of construction except that which required professionals such as the building of the basement walls and floor, the plumbing and carpeting the floors. The students were able to help on these jobs though, so were given an opportunity to learn by observation. Cabinetry throughout the dwelling was handcrafted by the students, primarily 16 and 17 year old Juniors and Seniors. The 28x44 ft. vinyl-sided structure contains a 2-car garage,;'b garage,;'baths, ther­ mo p a n e sp windows throughout, ’in abundance of closest and is heated by a gas furnace with a wood-burning Auxiliary unit. Classroom work, as well as on-site time of about 2*4 Ernest Jacoby, left, Community School Director and hours per day, comprised eaVh student’s contribution Melvin Kivela, Building Trades instructor, pause on to the construction of thie the doorstep of the three-bedroom ranch home built home'. The learn-by-doing by 29 students in Kivela's class. process was augumented by such things as lectures by Kivela and each student’s drawing of a complete set of blueprints for a home of their own design. The blueprint involved 16 different tracings. Maple Valley’s Housing Class, under the direction of teacher Linda Johnson, had the responsibility of selec­ ting the color scheme and decorating materials, such as carpeting, tile, wallpaper, etc., for the building trades home. The home on Chapel Drive is the seventh structure built in the past seven year by students under the guidance, of Kivela. Four homes in Nashville, two in Vermontville, and the Administration Building at the high school are testimonials to the talents of Kivela and his students. The new home on Chapel Drive will now be offered for sale at a price recently set by the Board of Education at $54,500. The program is self­ perpetuating in that funds realized from the sale of this home will purchase materials for next year’s Building Trade student John Kent, a junior at MVHS, project, which at this time is welcomes Rev. Leonard Putnam to the new home on expected to be another home Chapel Street. John and others in the class were on in the Fuller Heights area. hand Thursday to conduct visitors on a guided tour of In this way, the Board of the home. Education does not have to advance money for each project and the sale of the building trades house sup­ ports the learning program for two classes in the sub­ sequent school year, explains Ernie Jacoby, Community School Director. All materials in the home are purchased locally, if they are available here. Details on page 9 Class of 1980 COMMENCEMENT to be... Bill Koetje, a building trades student and junior at MVHS, shows kitchen cabinets handcrafted by the class members who built the 1979-80 Building Trades house. Looking on in background are, from left, teacher Melvin Kivela, and Building Trade students Mike Crilly and Gary Friddle, both seniors. Sunday, June 1 at 3:00 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 28. 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News The picture of Teddy Roosevelt in last week’s Memories story evoked recollection of a profound but almost forgotten ex­ perience for Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville. For years she had not thought of her meeting with the great man, but the photo brought back a flood of memories. Since Mildred grew up in Michigan’s copper country near Calumet, it is not T. R.’s Nashville appearances she recalls. Her memories of Roosevelt date back to about 1904 when Teddy was seeking election to the presidential seat he had inherited at McKinley’s death. Mildred is sure it was a campaign event she wit­ nessed in Houghton at about seven years of age. Her grandmother, Mrs. John Martin Nester, took Mildred along when she went to the Amphridome Skating Rink to see the President, who was scheduled to appear there. “I remember he was selling peanuts to the aduience when we arrived,” said Mildred. She believes that was Teddy’s way of meeting folks in the crowd. Mrs. Nester approached the President and introduced herself, explaining that she was a Civil War widow since her husband had been killed at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 when Mildred’s mother was only 18 months old. Roosevelt then spoke with Mrs. Nester and Mildred and shook the hand of each. “I remember that he looked like such a huge man to me,” recalls Mildred. Being ex­ tremely bashful, she ran around behind the im­ pressive figure and grabbed hold of his swallow-tailed jacket and remained there while Roosevelt talked with Mrs. Nester. Her grand­ mother then told her that she now could claim she had clutched the coat of a president. Mildred, who was 12th in a family of 14 children, also remembers that Teddy and his aides drove through the streets of Houghton in a buggy, throwing candy to spectators along the route. A whirl of activities fill many local calendars this week as Maple Valley prepares to graduate its first class of the new 'decade. Slated are senior exams, commencement rehearsal and, finally, June 1st graduation exercises followed by the myriad open houses to honor our brand new alumni. Congratulations to the Class of ’8Q. Graduating seniors and alumni ofmany years past of Nashville and Vermontville High Schools, as well as Maple Valley, are expected to congregate Saturday evening at MVHS for the annual Alumni Banquet. The school will open at 5:30 p.m. to allow former classmates to visit and reminisce biefore the 7 p.m. dinner to be servedin the cafeteria. After the traditional introduction -NOTICE­ NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES BID MEETING Any individual or company interested ' in bidding on the construction of a Safety (ambulance) ' Center and Community Center for the Nashville area, should attend the meeting on JUNE 10, 8:00 p.m. at the Castleton Township Hall, 98 S. Main; Nashville, Michigan. At that time, bid information will be ahswered. These are Equal Opportunity projects made possible through a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. If you are planning on attending this meeting, please call... . 945-5121 of the alumni by roll call and the program, entertainment will follow in the high school auditorium. Slated to per­ form is the Monday Night Special, a popular local bluegrass and gospel group. How many folks would like to see the old fashioned band concerts in Putnam Park resumed? In days gone by, Saturday night and Sunday performances were standard fare here and drew great throngs of music lovers to Nashville. Mrs. Gerald (Jane) Shoup of Nashville expressed to us the con­ viction that there might be enough interest to form at least an 8 and 10 member adult band that could per­ form regularly at the park, using the historic summer house as a band stand. Not many towns this size have such an excellent facility, she said, and it is a shame that it is not put to use. Jane has offered her talents as a musician and hopes there are others who share her feeling. We will look forward to hearing from others on this subject. Nineteen windows at Putnam Public Library will be winterized with federal funds offered under the U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development,' the: library board learned' at their May 19 meeting. The board met with Steven L. Reid, ad­ ministrator of the $405,000 federal grant recently approved for the townships of Maple Grove and Castleton, including the village of Nashville. Other im­ provements at the libraKy are expected to include a barrier-free entrance, either in the form of. a ramp or chair lift, and repair to the building’s foundation. The HUD grant is scheduled to finance totally or in part several community projects. In addition, $210,000 of the grant will rehabilitate ap1 proximately 35 homes for low-income property owners. The improvements at the library are expected to be completed this year, according to present plans. At their meeting Monday, the Putnam Public Library board also expressed appreciation to Steve Stanton of Vermontville and Julie Sheldon Edger of Hastings for appraisal work they had done recently for the library. Nashville’s Friends of the Library pitched in to give Putnam a recent full-scale spring cleaning, and left the By Susan Hinckley interior shiny and glowing. Our community is so for­ tunate to have these many helping hands, all eager to promote the welfare of the library. The FOL is also to be commended for the recent trimming and raking done on the grounds of the facility. Randy Furlong, 19-yearold son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Furlong of Nashville, remains in very serious condition condition at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids where he has been confined since a May 9 auto accident in which he sustained critical head injuries. Randy was unconscious for several days. He is now awake but has not regained his ability to speak. Last Tuesday, he was able to sit up and take liquid nourishment for the first time since he has been in the hospital. Russell Furlong has remained at his son’s side throughout the ordeal, sleeping on a cot in Randy’s room in the Progressive Care Unit at Blodgett. Randy was injured when he was thrown from his eastbound car when he apparently lost control of the vehicle on a curve on Vermontville Highway (State Road) west of Vermontville in Eaton County. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones of Battle Creek were in Nashville last Sunday to take his mother, Mrs. Caroline Jones, out for dinner in a belated Mother’s Day celebration. Mrs. Jones had spent Mother’s Day at Pennock Hospital visiting her daughter, Mrs. Joyce Lamie of Nashville, who was confined there due to complications with a recently-fractured wrist. Mrs. Lamie is now recovering at home. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Sehantz of Nashville were visited last week by his brother, Gene Schantz, and sister, Mrs. Marian Van Dellen, both of Grand Rapids. . Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Ardeen) Varney of Wellman Road were Tuesday evening callers on Mr. and Mrs. Ard Decker of Nashville. The Deckers were Tuesday lunch guests of Mrs. Olith Hamilton of Nashville in honor of the May 20th birthday of Ard and Olith. Two Nashville ladies underwent eye surgery at Community Hospital last week. They are Mrs. E. F. (Alice) Rhoades and Mrs. Richard (Millie) Burd. We wish them both a speedy December phone call. Npw, Dave is looking forward to a recovery. A large number of Nash­ summer visit from Lentz ville Lions turned out Chaffee, Jr., and is saving Monday evening, May 19, to for him a copy of the Maple Valley News which carried hear a presentation by Mrs. Janice Gerred, author and the recent Memories story shipwreck historian from on the Lentz Table Company. Nice to see Mrs. George Whitefish Point. The local (Pat) Vogt out and around in Lions and their wives and guests enjoyed the program this beautiful weather. She is home now after a lengthy after a dinner served at St. stay at the Barry County Cyril’s Parish Hall. Mrs. Medical Care Facility due to Gerred is an aunt of Mrs. George (Pat) Vogt and js diabetic complications, author of the book, “Ship- which followed wrecks of the Great Lakes”. hospitalization earlier this She also writes articles for year. Recent Sunday afternoon the Great Lakes Gazette and Inland Seas. A graduate of callers on Mr. and Mrs. MSU and Michigan State Leonard (Veda) Shull of Normal Mrs. Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. College, Gerred is a former Kendall Guy and their schoolteacher at St. Sault daughter, Sonia, of Bristol, Marie and Lansing. Since Indiana, and their daughter­ her retirement, she sum­ in-law and granddaughter, mers at Whitefish Point, her Mrs. Tony (Debbie) Guy and girlhood home, and does Jennifer of Pittsburg, research on shipwrecks in Pennsylvania. that area. Nelson Brumm of NashNashville pharmacist ville received special honors Nashville Dave Mace attended the at the May 19 meeting of the Lions Dinner and ex- Nashville Lions Club. Two perienced another of the Lions District Governors “small world” coincidences were present to aWard that has touched him in his Nelson a 35-year pin and slightly - more - than - a - plaque in recognition of his year residence in the village. distinguished service in Seated near Mrs. Gerred at Lionism. Nelson currently the dinner, he realized that serves as Secretary­ her face seemed very Treasurer of the local club. familiar. Further in- Officials making the vestigation confirmed that presentation wer Jan Kasper she had been his 3rd & 4th of Clarksville and Eugene grade teacher at Lansing Fisher of Vermontville. Also Public Schools. Dave’s at the Monday dinner, Doug earlier “small world” ex­ Vogt, 1st Vice President of perience here surfaced when the local club, presented to he made a call last Phil Howard and Carroll December to a Chicago Wolff presidential plaques laboratory in connection signifying their service to with the pharmacy and the local organization. learned that the man who Howard has headed the chib answered the phone there this past year and Wolff is a was Lentz Chaffee, Jr., great former Nashville Lions - great - grandson of local president. table company founder In honor of the first birJacob Lentz. Topping off thday of her grandson, that strange coincidence was Jimmy Rose of Lansing, and the fact that the Nashville the fourth birthday of her home in which Lentz Chaffee granddaughter, Leslie Gould grew up is now the Mace of Nashville, Petie Latta of residence. Neither man had Nashville staged a family heard of the other until that dinner Sunday. Present for — FRESH VEGETABLES — ‘5!0Hor Vegetable Plants & Flower Plants .. White & Yellow ONION SETS FRESH ASPARAGUS OPEN: 9 to 8 Monday and Saturday; Sunday 9 to 6 Hoffman’s FARM MARKET 852-9854... Nashville AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Efb ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHU1R1 CH 2O0A3Q NK1. State, Nashville North State, Nashvil.1l1 e 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Sun. School..... 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Holy Day Messes Sunday School.; 11 a.m. (’A milepost of M-66, 5 miles • Sunday Morning south celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship southof ofNashville) Nashville) Worship... 10:45 a.m. the evening before Sunday ......... 6 pS.umn.daSyu Vn;da.y..S.c.h6oolp..m. . 10.. a.m... Su-n-d--a--y--E --v--e--n-i-n--g-Bible Study Thur.....8p.m Morning Service . 11 a.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI Youth Service ..6 p.m. Rev. Leonard putnam Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Sunday Evening Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ... 11 Evening Worship .. 7 Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 a.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School. .9:45 a m. AM Service ;...... 11 a.m. a.m; PM Service ........... 7 p.m. p.m Wed. Service......... 7 p.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Youth...Roger Claypool MAPLE- GURllSOXVEJ" RIRIF CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville ,, REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Sun. A.M. Worship. . 9:15 Sunday School .. . 10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:15 Morning Worship... 11 a.m. , PASTOR SU VITil 60‘pound PASTOR MARVIN POTTER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 South Mairh Vermontville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashvillle Sunday School .. ,10 a.m. Church School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Church Worship ..11 a m. A.M. Worship ... 11a.m. (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worshi 7P-m. Fellowship Time After • Wednesday Evening Worship. , Worship .............. 7 p.m. REV. DAVE FLEMING Rev. Richard Wadsworth PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH SuEn. dSatatSecRhooaodL, ?Nashville y — ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Morning Worship . 11 a.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. P readyneersday Evening W Prayer 7 PASTOR RANDY REED Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday .School .......10:30 a.m. Church Service... 11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. May 28. 1980 — Page 3 S i ! %>iS W'>i$S % i?J •««S? S? w wxiJ *> w »F»Ss ’•i *$: *$ jjj j jj’JlK J lK VS <;W VS <;W SS Sw WjSlS *> Hri JX^^JS *JAS "AssS SaJ^JS **? Ski >hNi* M •PWsinSjktS \ Sk\ <S,, ^matist thle. :Si C the m.C£l. toincidatts ^iahis rfta-a. ^rilaji f?W ^ftiredal ^aithat u®M4ll fined very S«’s li j. W in. ™ ®«lnththa fel ®wls uh •MittPrsatatiotsir;,: W ।* S । J’ts 2"J, ® MhlfcS ®b(d* fclotaltl 1 011 last «HmrdniEE 11CW 1CW W [ratal; । twetion Maty aid the tai jpn femnlio.......... pta there fepaljtauill it Meal tar Ntslmlt io of localpresident. iv founder lobmriiki Topping off Ihday of ba p titans JiRlWIi he Nashville the Witt attCMee gn«WW < the Mace ofMtfe banal had teh®®1 Kindltlial dinnerS®dayh the occasion in addition to the honored guests were Mrs. Mary Rose and son, Timmy and Arthur Ray, all of Lansing; and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gould, daughter Emilie, and Mrs. Ona Hinckley, all of Nashville. June is “Rally Month” at the Nashville Assembly of God, and the event will be kicked-off with special services at the church on Sunday, June 1. Lonnie and Brenda Ott, gospel singers from Phoenix, Arizona, will be performing at 7 p.m. worship. Each Sunday in June will feature special events in recognition of “Rally Month” and this column will keep readers posted on upcoming programs at the Assembly of God. Gospel Singers Lonnie and Brenda Ott are also scheduled to appear in Nash­ ville the following Sunday, June8, during? p.m. evening services at the Nashville Baptist Church. Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl (Clara) Pennock of rural Nashville were her sister and family, Marge and Henry Klevering and their son and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Klevering and Katie Jo, all of Muskegon. Accompanying the Kleverings to the Pen­ nock home was former Nashville resident Mrs. Zoe Gillett of Hastings, mother of Clara and Marge. Two daughters and a daughter-in-law of our local librarian, Mrs. La Duska Sheldon of Nashville, were in Toronto, .Canada, for five days last week to attend the Antiquarian Book Fair being staged there at the Plaza Hotel. Making the journey were Julie Sheldon Edger of Hastings, Paula (Sheldon) Kimble of Morrison Lake, and Lori Sheldon of Ludington. The trio made the trip to Toronto by train. Julie made the excursion in connection with her work as a dealer in antique books. Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville entertained last Wednesday afternoon several members of a bir­ thday club comprised mostly of Vermontville and Kalamo area women. Present for the occasion were: Sylvia Craun, Hermina Southern, Kate Snider, Vera Wells, Barbara Wright, Dorothy Carrigan, Bessie Stewart, Margaret Ainsworth, Nellie Rider, Sarah Cook and Catherine Spears. A wedding reception Saturday, May 17, honored newlyweds Julie Sheldon and Mark Edger at their home in Hastings. Friends and relatives attended the event hosted by Julie’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nate Sheldon of Nashville. Mark is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Edger, former Nashville residents now of Baldwin. The wed­ ding cake for the event was made by Julie’s sister, Mrs. Howard (Natalie) Casterline of Assyria. Julie and Mark were married April 25. Jim Sheldon of Ludington was in Nashville for a few days last week to visit his parents, the Nate Sheldon, while his wife, Lori, attended the Antiquarian Book Fair at Toronto. The second annual Junior High Olympics of the Nash­ ville Baptist Church is set for June 6 and 7 at the Steve Knight residence on South M-66. The Olympics is an event that welcomes newlypromoted youngsters into the Junior High level of the Sunday School Dept. Many fun-filled activities are planned for the event which starts at 6 p.m. Friday and continues with an overnight camp-out until 11 a.m. Saturday. Among items on the agenda are a “car stuff” to see how many kids can squeeze into a Volkswagen; a unique obstacle course; a midnight movie; canoe games and a fishing contest in Mr. Knight’s pond. In May 20th competition in a newly-formed area church softball league, three games were staged in the East Division (Nashville area) and two in the West Division (Hastings area). Following are the scores from those contests: Vermontville Bible over Ainger Bible, 35-5; Nashville Baptist Youth over Nashville Nazarene, 21-8; and Heritage Hills No. 1 over Nashville United Methodist, 31-10. In the West Division, Cedar Creek Bible shut out Hastings Nazarene, 36-0; and Hastings Free Methodist North topped Irving Wesleyan, 17-6. The Finance Committee of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 8 p.m. Monday, June 2, at the home of Carl and Louise Bahs of Nashville. A United Methodist Church breakfast is set for 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 1, at the Community House. The teens of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene will be sponsoring a car wash at the church Saturday, May 31. If your vehicle needs a sprucing up, take it to the youngsters for attention. They will be working all day to earn money for a planned trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park near Sandusky, Ohio. A Mother-Daughter Banquet at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at the church. Reservations may be obtained by calling the Nazarene parsonage. The main courses will be furnished; those attending are asked to bring a salad dish. Rev. Richard Wadsworth of the local Church of the Nazarene reports that discussion is currently un­ derway on the merits of establishing a nondenominational Christian School in Nashville. The three churches participating in the review of the pros and cons are the United Methodist, Assembly of God, and Nazarene. Anyone in­ terested in sending their children to such a school are asked to contact Rev. Wadsworth, Rev. Leonard Putnam, or Rev. Robert Taylor. The facility for the 3church organization would probably be set up in the Educational Unit of the Church of the Nazarene, since the single story brick structure is electrically heated. Robert Herman of rural Nashville was in Community Hospital in Battle Creek last week for tests. At this writing, it. was unknown how long he would be confined. The Builders Class of the United Methodist Church will meet at 8 p.m. Wed­ nesday, May 28 at the home of Ed and Edna Smith in Nashville. United Methodist Women will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wed­ nesday, June 4, at the church. Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville attended a MotherDaughter Banquet at the Gresham United Methodist Church last Thursday. She was accompanied by her daughter - in - law, Norma Woodbury, and grand­ daughters, Tonja, Truda, and Tammera, .of Ver­ montville. Tony Smith, 3-year-old son of Sidney and Agnes Green of Nashville, has the misfor­ tune to break his leg Thur­ sday and is in Pennock Hospital at Hastings for an approximately 3-weeks stay. Surgery and insertion of a pin was necessary. Sunday afternoon callers on Mrs. Melissa Showalter of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Holcomb of Assyria. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey and Mrs. Arlie Stambaugh at­ tended a pancake supper at the Dowling Country Chapel last Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin (Bernice) Bruce of Battle Creek were dinner guests last Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Vern (Fern) Hablitz of Nashville. The two ladies are sisters. Later, they all went to Caledonia to visit the Lakeside Cemetery. Mrs. Helen Furlong sustained a cut on her head in a fall at her home last Wednesday. She was treated at the doctor’s office and is recovering at home. Sincere condolences are extended to the family of Milo “Mike” Hill, a former local resident who passed away last Tuesday at his home in Daytona Beach, Florida. Mike was a Nash­ ville native; he and his wife Marjorie, had moved to Florida in 1973 after Mike had developed severe coronary problems. Mike was well-known here as a longtime local auctioneer and real estate salesman. He was also formerly very active in the local Masonic Order. The recent Memories story on the old Lentz Table Company brought a letter from Kenneth Meade, a Nashville native now of Franklin. The store evoked memories of a paper he had to write for one of his classes at Nashville High School. (Meade graduated from NHS in 1921). “Frank Lentz arranged for me to visit the factory and ask people questions,” he wrote. “From that information, I wrote a paper on how tables were made. The men who did the work were real craftsmen. I wish now I had kept that paper.” Meade said he didn’t delve into the history of the enterprise, but concentrated on the manufacturing process. “That probably was the budding scientist or engineer in me,” wrote Meade, who went on to become an engineer and is now an Adjunct Professor of Engineering at Oakland University. Kenneth A. Meade also had a comment on the Memories article on the Home Guard, civilian defenders of the homefront during World War I. “There was a lot of patriotism in 1917,” commented Meade. More than there would be today under similar cir­ cumstances.” He wrote that a number of the names .we had listed in the story lAre older high school boys he knew, and some later en­ tered active service. At least one, Herrick Schwart, died while in service and, as Meade remembers, was given a soldier’s burial when his body was returned. Central Park in downtown Nashville was brightened last week with colorful petunias and marigolds planted in the circular base of the old fountain pool. The flowers were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hoffman of Hoffman Farm Market in Nashville. Members of the JORDAN DIST. CO. — COUNTRY CORNERS Farm Market 2 miles N. of Nashville at M-66 & State Rd. 517<852*1945 OPEN 7 DAYS Monday thru Saturday 10 to 6 Sunday 10:30 to 3:30 Bakery - Cheese - Produce - Honey Lawn and Garden - Gifts IT PAYS TO SAVE AT EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION! 6 Month Money Market Certificate I 6 Months ■ S10.000.00 Minimum ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PBS Realty, inc. TIM & ALICE BOUCHER 616-965-2285 or 517-852-0852 or 517-852-9628 • POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACTS • THORNAPPLE LAKE ROAD * Cute 3 bedroom bun­ galow, nice glassed-in porch. 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Slides of the Caribbean will be shown to the Nash­ ville Garden Club when members meet Tuesday, June 3, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton (Evelyn) Mason of Lawrence High­ way. The films are scene of a trip taken by the Masons. Serving as tea committee for the 2 p.m. event will be Mrs. Christina Van Hom and Mrs. Caroline Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fuller of Toledo, Ohio, were overnight guests last Thursday of his cousin and her husband, Alice and Vern Marshall of rural Nashville. Wayne is a former local resident and is a faithful Maple Valley News sub­ scriber and frequent con­ tributor to this column. Friday, the Fullers called on Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilcox of Nashville and also visited your reporter. Wayne brought along photos taken in 1923 and 1925 of the entire student body of Nashville High School. Many present village residents were pictured, and he was able to identify most of the students. Also, the Fullers brought a collection of special issue periodicals dating from the early 1960’s to be presented to Putnam Public Library. ----------- 9«000 • Furfural regulations prohibit compounding of intarast during the term of thia agreement. • Rate varies each wook for now curtif icatus or renewals but once you have invoetod in your Money Market Certificate, your quoted rate it fixed for the full six months. VARIABLE 21/ 7 2 year rat e Money Market Certificate 1/ •Continuous compounding •S500.00 minimum amount VARIA BL E • Rate changes the first of each month’, hut unce your certificate has been purchased, your rate is fixed far 2’7? years 10.75 11.349V THIS IS MORE THAN ANY BANK CAN PAY Eaton Federal We will be closed this Sat. & Mon. for Memorial Day FSLIC and ALL ACCOUNTS NOW INSURED UP TO *100.000.00 FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan Eaton Rapids, Michigan ■ Olivet, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 28, 1980 — Page 4 (Author’s Note: Last year at this time, we presented a story on Nashville's early Memorial Day observances. Some of that story is reprinted here along with additional information gleaned from old papers and other sources over the past year. We hope readers enjoy this expanded version.) What may well have been Nashville’s first official observance of Memorial Day came in 1886, and was heralded by this flowery announcement published in the Nashville News three weeks prior to the event: “Extensive preparations are being made for the proper observance of Memorial Day, which occurs this year on Monday, May 31st, in this village. All schools, both in Nashville and vicinity, are earnestly urged to organize and come fully prepared to join in the observance of the day set apart for per­ petuating the memory of the heroes who fell in defense of our flag and home. Let all people lay aside all secular occupations and gather together the beautiful flowers, bring them to garland the last resting place of our country’s defenders, and place them in their honor, wreaths of God’s beautiful flowers all along the way.” Turnout was excellent at the early observances of Memorial Day and the an­ nual event soon became a Nashville tradition. It was generally under the direction of the local Jefford’s Post, Grand Army of the Republic, and the local newspaper usually gave rave reviews. “Jefford’s' Post, G.A.R., assisted by the Women’s Relief Corps, had charge of Nashville’s excellent Memorial Day observances, which attracted a crowd of nearly 1,000,” reported the News after the 1900 holiday. “The Masonic Order, Odd Fellows and schools also participated in the parade to the cemetery, where some fine speeches were given and graves decorated.” Afternoon services with Rev. C. M. Welch as the principal speaker packed Nashville’s opera house. In a 1901 account of the holiday, the News lamented the fact that less than 20 Civil War veterans participated in the parade. Six years later, the News had a greater lament, citing lack of local interest in the traditional observance. “Decoration Day passed off quietly in the village,” admonished the 1907 report, “and had one not known it was Decoration Day, they could not have told for there was none of the usual ceremony that has designated this day heretofore in the village. There was no parade, there was no music, there was no oration to which the old soldiers could go and for a few hours be taken back to the times when they were fighting for their country.” There were a few girls with white dresses and blue sashes eating candy and peanuts, the account allowed, but there was no place for them to go, nor nothing for the people to see to remind them that this was the day set apart to do honor to the brave men who gave the best part of their lives for their country. The writer concluded that it was unbecoming for the people ofNashville to allow a Decoration Day to pass without showing some feeling of respect for the valiant soldiers who had passed beyond. The monotony of the day, the writer noted, was relieved with the decorating of graves in Lakeview Cemetery by those who had friends and relatives resting there. “The cemetery was very pretty; flowers and plants were in great profusion,” he 6 Cylinder Trucks 6 Cylinder Trucks 6 Cylinder Trucks The 1980... Nashville-Vermontville vQlD LCvPIIfAlLI $1OO00 over our cost LIST PRICE.. DISCOUNT h f *5562.95 860.95 *4702.00 188.08 *4890.08 TAX FACTORY REBATE 400.00 290.08 Your Low Down Payment *4200.00 Monthly Payment Only... * 124.17 Low monthly payment based on 48 monthly payments. SEE... HOME PHONE C-MAC or ACK-> 852-1665 n* HOME PHONE 852-1681 FRANTZS BUICK-CHEVROLET U35S Hanover Street m HASTINGS — Phon* 94S.9AX s 6C Showroom Hours: Mon. & Wed. nights 'til 8 P.M.; Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 'til 6 P.M. Sat. 'til 2 P.M. Parading on Nashville's North Main Street about 1911 are the Odd Fellows (IOOF), frequent participants along with the Knights of Pythias and Masonic Order in early Memorial Day observances. The earliest such events here were sponsored by Jefford’s Post, G. A. R. At left is C. W. Putnam home, now library. At right, Copeland's Blacksmithing and adjacent Town Hall, now site of fire station. Cemeteries in Nashville and vicinity were the scene of inspirational orations on Memorial Day. In this pre-1910 photo, a small crowd gathers beneath Stars ’n Stripes at Union Cemetery, near Lacey. added. Patriotic parades, memorial services and decoration of graves did not constitute the whole of Nash­ ville’s Decoration Day ac­ tivities, however. Memorial Day baseball games became a long-stAnding village tradition. And though there was no parade in 1907, there was a game. “The Nashville ball team suffered defeat Decoration Day at the hands of the Bissel House team of Grand Rapids,” advised the News. “Some really good ball playing was done by both teams; however, the visitors showed up better in team work, and this, coupled with some good hitting at the right time, is what won the game.” Early ball games' were staged at the driving park located along what is now Kellogg Street. Later, holiday games were played on a new athletic field built near the Thornapple River, west of the Main Street stores. The route of Nashville’s Memorial Day parade has varied throughout the years. In 1903, a year after the village’s large brick Union schoolhouse was destroyed by fire and rebuilt on the. same site, the parade en­ tourage assembled near the new edifice on Washington Street, between Queen and Middle. “Memorial Day services were largely attended Saturday and the weather, though, cool, was ideal for such an event,” noted the News in 1903. “The parade formed at a little after 10 am., marching from the school, through the business district and thence to Lakeview Cemetery, headed by the new Nashville band in their fine uniforms, and with large delegations from Jefford’s Post, G.A.R., and the Women’s Relief Corps, school children and mem­ bers of the fire department.” Some twenty years later, with Putnam Park then beautifully developed, the format for staging the holiday observance was altered a bit. The new summer house there served conveniently as a speaker’s platform. “Memorial Day was celebrated here in Putnam Park,” reported the News in 1925. “C.W. Pennock acted as chairman and Rev. B. J. Adcock of Hastings delivered the address. Af­ terward, a delegation of school girls were taken to Lakeview Cemetery to decorate the graves of veterans.” Garlands of flowers brightened the final resting places of veterans, the sites having been marked with miniature flags. “The American Legion placed flags on the graves of exactly 110 departed Civil War veterans, in addition to marking the graves of ten World War veterans,” ob­ served the News in May 1931. (At that early date, it was still “the” World War, as the present designation of World War I was not necessary.) “It is believed there are several veterans of the Cuban War buried in Continued next page— It is not always easy to attend a funeral - to grieve - to face the reality and finality of death. But it is good to gather together family and friends, and within a religious and social family setting, to say the words that should be said, It is not easy, but it is both necessary and worthwhile for all concerned. FUNEI^L DIRECTORS 'Voqt" FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. May 28. 1980 — Page 5 Troop 177 attends district spring camp-o-ree Friday, May 16, Boy Scouts Ross Meehan, Paul and Bobby Kesler, Tom Bishop, Kenny Meade, Richard Perrier, Tony Wilson, Jim Bryan, Brian Rillum, Scott Reid, Eugene Duibe, Matt McClelland and Webelos Kenny Bishop loaded two trucks with a weekend worth of food and camping gear then piled in with Scoutmaster Paul Kes­ ler & Assistant'Scoutmaster Ken Meade for the trip to the “camp”. The camp, located some 35 miles away on a hilly section of a farm north­ west of Middleville, hosted 29 Troops from throughout the district for the weekend. Upon arrival troop leaders registered while the Senior Patrol Leader Ross Meehan located a campsite high on a hill with lots of ground cover for shelter. The two patrols set up their own campsites and a tent for the leaders, started cooking fires, at­ tended the group sing at a central campfire supping EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Monday, June 2-8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds Saturday, June 7-9 a.m. - noon, 4-H Lamb Weigh-In, Charlotte Fairgrounds Saturday, June 7 - Noon - Family Bike Ride, 20 miles. Meet near front of Charlotte Plaza parking lot. Saturday, June 7 -10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., 4-H Exchange Trip Car Wash, Harveth Shell Station, 302 S. Cochran, Charlotte Tuesday. June 10 - 7:30 p.m., 4-H Exploration Days Orien­ tation meeting for all those attending. Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, June 11 - 6:30 p.m., 4-H Beef Fitting, Showing and Judging Clinic, Fred Good farm, 1144 W. Kalamo, Charlotte Thursday, June 12 - 6:30 p.m., Family Bike Ride, 15 miles. Meet near front of Charlotte Plaza parking lot. Thursday, June 12 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds Sunday, June 15 -1980 Eaton County 4-H Fair Youth entries due at Fair Office, Charlotte Monday, June 16 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fair Board meeting, Fair Office on Charlotte Fairgrounds Tuesday, June 17-7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Committee meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte Tuesday, June 17-8 p.m. 4-H Demonstration and Speech workshop, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds Wednesday, June 18 - 8 p.m. 4-H Hog Judging at Buddy Day farm, 2225 Osborn, Olivet June 18-20 4-H Exploration Days, Michigan State University, East Lansing Saturday, June 21 - Bike Hike to Cornwell’s Turkey Farm, meet near front of Charlotte Plaza parking lot at 10 a.m. Open to Eaton County families. June 20-26 - 4-H Interstate Exchange trip, hosting Adams County, Pennsylvania Wednesday, June 25 - 6:30 p.m. 4-H Sheep Fitting, Showing and Judging Clinic, Dennis Dingman farm, 6434 S. Ionia, Bellevue Monday, July 7 - 8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds Memories of the past, continued Lakeview also, and the Legion will attempt to ascertain the names and details before next Memorial Day,” concluded the News report. Warriors of that brief Spanish-American conflict on Cuban soil had been ac­ tive participants in Nash­ ville’s Memorial Day parades since 1899. In addition to the traditional afternoon baseball game, other holiday festivities beckoned local residents after the solemn morning ceremonies. ‘‘The Thornapple Lake Pavilion will open Decoration Day with a big dance in the evening, to the music of Wit Thomas’ orchestra,” ad­ vised the News in 1931. And one Decoration Day observance also touched Nashville’s practical side. “The Chamber of Com­ merce met Monday evening and spent most of their business session debating the question of closing on Memorial Day,” noted the News in May 1928. “It finally was decided that all stores would close at 10:30 a.m. butt some merchants have an­ nounced they will not even open up in the morning.” Nashville-517-852-9192 Olivet - 616-749-9962 "The The Mirrors Mirrors image image" 4 iuiaaer j CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT afterwards on hobo pies, Mystery Camporee patch as hotdogs and marshmallows. did the adult leaders. The Saturday activities in­ Saturday night campfire cluded a camp inspection included a program of skits conducted by our S.P.L. and which the hoys improvised, another one from a neigh­ just for fua Saturday ac­ boring troop. There were tivities were conducted in a eight stations set up that fine mist which turned into a each patrol had to attend downpour late in the af­ where they were given in­ ternoon serving to dampen, structions for performing a but not drown enthusiasm. specific task. One required The group was half packed the boys to carry a stretcher when the transportation thru a course while blind­ crew arrived to help get folded with their leader them home and arrived back giving them verbal direc­ at the Scout Hall about 11:00 tions. Another section delt a.m. Sunday. The kids were with identifying tracks, and still full of energy and one station required iden­ unloaded, sorted and took tifying sounds. The Scouts care of the gear before were given points at each heading home. Everyone station and the patrol with had a good time and learned the most points received a something new. Next time, special ribboa Each Scout however, they’re hoping for that attended received a a DRY weekend. Nashville Cub Scout news­ May 19 the Cubs held their last pack meeting of the school year. Cubmaster Ken Meade welcomed parents and the Boy Scouts of Troop 177 who began the meeting with a flag ceremony. Announcements coverd the Memorial Day Parade, Cub Day Camp July 9,40, 11 and 12 at the 4-H Camp, and the three summer pack meetings, June 27th family picnic at Charlton Park, July 30, swimming party at Meade's, and the family campout at Steinbrecher’s August 22-23. Make note of these summer events and plan to attend with your Cub. Cubmaster Meade and awards chairman Dave Finkler handed out mem­ bership pins to 32 Cubs and 19 adults. Badges awarded went to: Bear badges to Andy Finkler, Bobby Wood and Seth Sprinkle; arrow to Eric Stiedle, Scott Tobias, Seth Sprinkle, Bobby Wood, Matt Borner, Matt Schaub, Mark Lancaster, Joe and John Sprague; Webelos activity badges to Scott Lenz, Darren Fisher, Randy Fisher, Billy Brenton, Andy Finkler, Kevin Rathburn, Danny Kellogg, Pat Hagon, Larry Kienutske, George Steinbrecher, Kenny Bishop, Chris Schaub, Carl Par­ tridge, Matt Peake and Tim Mulkins. New Webelos Danny Murphy received his colors. The highest and most difficult to earn rank in Cub Scouting, the Arrow of Light, was earned by Scott Reid last mqnth and by George Steinbrecher, Kenny Bishop, Pat Hagor^. Chris Schaub, Carl Partridge and Andy Finkler this month. In a special graduation ceremony Cubs Jim Bryans, Tim Mulkins, Scott Reid, George Steinbrecher, Danny Kellogg, Kenneth Bishop, Pat Hagon, Matt Peake, Chris Schaub and Carl Partridge became Boy Scouts and were presented Handbooks, scarves and slides by Cubmaster Meade, Scoutmaster Paul Kesler and scouts Kenny Meade, Paul and Bobby Kesler, and Tom Bishop. We wish them well as new members of Scout Troop 177. The meeting concluded with refreshments provided by Dens 7, Webelos Dens 1,2 and 4. 1980 Topical Flouride Program underway June 5 The 1980 Summer Topical Flouride Program of Barry County will begin on Thursday, June 5 at the Fuller St. School in Nash­ ville, according to Louise Odrzywolska,, general chairman. Appointments will be mailed three (3) weeks in advance of area clinic dates. Parents are urged to keep the appointed dates and times in order to prevent delays and confusion. The schedule and location of each clinic is as follows: Nashville - Fuller Street School, June 5 thru June 17. Middleville - Minnie McFall School, June 18 thru June 26. Delton - Delton Elemen­ tary School, June 27 thru July 10. Hastings - Northeastern School, July 11 thru July 23. Due to low enrollment, there will be no clinic in Woodland this year. Children registered from this area will be served in the Nash­ ville and Hastings Clinics. Area chairmen are as A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative FILING DEADLINE - The last day to file for 1980 elective offices is next Tuesday, June 3. In Michigan, we will elect for Congress, State Representative, all county and township officers, plus Supreme Court and educational boards, in November. BUDGET CUTS - Another round of cuts in the state budget for this and the next fiscal year will come soon. No depart­ ment will be exempt. This is due to the worsening economic situation, which is affecting Michigan worse than other states. PRIMARY BILL - Last week’s Presidential Primary election attracted less than 15 percent of our 5 million registered voters. Based on a projected cost of $4 million, that amounts to a taxpayer cost of$5 per vote cast. AFRICAN CONNECTION - Now in the Senate is HB 5446, which would prohibit the state from depositing any surplus funds in a financial institution that makes loans to South Africa or to corporations that do business with South Africa. The bill passed narrowly in the House, where it was argued that other countries which restrict human rights should be included in the ban. INTEREST RATES - Both houses have now approved HB 5715-17, which correct language in prior legislation so that the recently-enacted interest ceiling of 16.5 percent will apply only to motor vehicle loans. At the same time, the Senate approved SB 1136, which increases to 16.5 percent the interest ceiling on the unpaid balance on home improvement contracts. LIFELINE ELECTRICITY - Both houses have also ap­ proved SB 29, which creates a “lifeline” rate structure for electric utilities. Under this bill, a minimum bloc of elec­ tricity required for basic household needs would cost con­ sumers less than it does now. However, electricity use would then get more expensive as more is used: this will en­ courage energy conservation. VOLCANO FALLOUT - The Department of Natural Resources has said it expects no air-quality of health problems from the huge cloud of volcanic ash that passed over Michigan last week. By the time the cloud got here from Washington State; it had been greatly thinned by the wind. MEDICAL MARIJUANA - As a result of a 1979 law, Michigan is now the fifth state to have a therapeutic marijuana program for cancer patients. The first group of 900 marijuana cigarettes is now being distributed to pysicians who have qualified as researchers in the program. WHOSE CHILD? - Governor Milliken has now signed into law HB 4164, which allows adult adoptees to obtain in­ formation about their backgrounds and about the identity of their biological parents. But this would not be available if one parent had requested that it not be released. For all your insurance Needs See the...ALL-TOGETHER TEAM follows: Nashville Mrs. Jack DeGroot, Mrs. Amado Cardenas; Middleville - Mrs. James Sprague, Mrs. Larry Palmer; Delton - Mrs. Jerry Klinger, Mrs. Jean Adams; Hastings Mrs. Richard Weller, Mrs. Jack Sorby. Car wash to be held June 7 The 4-H Exchange Trip hosts will be sponsoring a car wash on Saturday, June 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It will be held at Harvath’s Shell Station, 302 S. Cochran in Charlotte. The cost will be $2.00 for outside only and $3.00 for both inside and outside. The proceeds will be used to entertain 4-H delegates from Penn­ sylvania, June 20-27, 1980. Stan Trumble Mary Trumble Teresa Jones Norma Viele Trumble Agency Action Ads CALL LANGHAM’S REMODELING for your roof, chimney, eavestroughing, and repairs. License. 852-9300, Nashville. (64) ^Auto-Owners Insurance UfeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 28. 1980— Page 6 Maplewood has a ‘field day’ The eighth annual Field Day was a roaring success Thursday at Maplewood Elementary Schodl in Vermontville. The bright sunny sky and- warm tem­ peratures provided the perfect day for fourth, fifth and sixth grade students to try their skills at,the stan­ ding long jump, ball punt, softball throw, relay race, frisbee, three-legged races, crab walk, running back­ ward, and a team effort in a tug-of-war contest. First, second and third graders had their field day Monday and participated in a variety of events: ball kick, softball throw, bean bag toss, relay races, sack races, wheelbarrow races, crabwalk races, running races, and a tug-of-war. Gym teacher Liz VanderMolen directed the field day events. Awards were presented to winning students during an assembly. K J ;«i I’.'. f Summer weather was evident on the Maplewood playground Thursday afternoon by the multitude of fun Activities. Officially, these students in the lower grades had their field day Monday but they found lots to do anyway. Third grader Jimmy Cushing gets ready to whop the tether ball. pDq isiiij | itiiM Jatril Bid Plenty of muscle power went into play as these youngsters vied to win the tug-of-war that was part of Maplewood’s Field Day. luffikan (Maple Valley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) Hiiaim/i htatOi smfer- raw Maplewood sixth graders found a shady tree to enjoy a treat of having lunch out­ doors. These kids aren't playing hookey on a beautiful sunny day. Thursday was field day at Maplewood and sixth graders could enjoy lunch — picnic-style as (from left) Dave Tuckey, T.R. Myers, Robert Myers, and Scott Villanueva are doing. tain Skipping rope was fun for Dana Week, a third grader. GRADUATION SPECIAL — COUPON — Good on any purchase in store from FLOWERS to WATCHES, Etc... 10% Discount* WK »r with coupon | Good thru ! Flowers It's time to decorate your home and yard . . Geraniums Marigolds Begonias Coleus Nashville FLOWERS & GIFTS 233 N. Main St., Nashville 852-9797 FRESH VEGETABLES: Vegetable plants and flower plants $5.50 a flat. Urn fills and plants for urn fills. White and yellow onion sets, 60 cents a pound. Fresh asparagus. Open 9 to 8, Monday and Saturday and Sunday 9 to 6.852-9854, Nash­ ville. (5-28) CALL LANGHAM'S REMODELING, For all large and small construction needs and repairs. Licensed. 852-9300. Nashville. (6-4) BE A WINNER! BEAT INFLATION! Work your own hours demonstrating MERRI-MAC toys and gifts. We need party plan demonstrators and super­ visors in this area. Highest commission. No investment, no delivering, no collecting. Call toll free now! 1-800-553­ 9066, or write: MERRI-MAC, 801 Jackson Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. (6-4) Bushre Plumbing RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Call...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 SSt33 ?S 3 ? J �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. May 28. 1980 — Page 7 Vermontville news by...Ava Kroger Thirty-two members at­ tended Garden Club Monday afternoon at the lovely farm home of Margreta and Martha Zemke. Mrs. Leta Nagle donated two red bud trees to be planted on the museum lawn as a garden club project. Thanks to Mrs. Nagle and Gerald Siple and his grandson for the labor. Mr. and Mrs. Al Stillwell of Kalamazoo and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Conard were Wednesday dinner guests of Mrs. Leta Nagle and in the p.m. they decorated family graves. For several reasons the Historical Society was postponed one week. It will be the usual 7 p.m. potluck May 29 at the Methodist Church. Mrs. Mildred Hill received word of the death of her son Mike Hill, 61, of Daytona Beach, Florida on Wed­ nesday. Services were held in Nashville at the Vogt Funeral HJome on Saturday. Mrs. Diantha Wilson of West First Street and Mr. Howard Bloomer of Bismarck Highway are patients at HGB Hosptial in Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore of Perry, Iowa and Mrs. George Wise of Owasso were Wednesday afternoon vistors of Mrs. Mina Barnes. George and Greta Firs ter visited relatives at Beaverton Wednesday. Mrs. Firster leaves Monday for a two week senior citizen tour to Nova Scotia. Mrs. Emily Dawsett and a friend from Kalamazoo were part of her tour group and spent Sunday night with Mrs. Ava Kroger. Mrs. Bernice Curtis spent several days with her son and wife, Mrs. Mrs. Donald Gayton, in Eaton Rapids. Six buses of eighth grade students from Lansing Waverly Schools toured the museum and our village Thursday. I understand they were very well behaved and for every ten students a parent or teacher was in charge. They gave a sizeable donation to the historical society. About 30 relatives sur­ prised Mr. Reinhart Zemke Thursday evening on his 75th birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Durwood Booher at St. Mary’s Lake, Battle Creek. State 4-H horse trail ride planned The 1980 State 4-H Trail Ride will be held at Goose Creek Camp, located nor­ thwest of Grayling, from Friday, June 27, 5 p.m. to Sunday, June 29, 1 p.m. Michigan 4-H Horse club members and their families and leaders are invited to participate. Members under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or a responsible adult. Members 14 and over must also have an advisor in attendance, but this advisor does not need to accompany them on all ride’s. Participants are responsible for bringing their own horses or arranging for a horse to use. A negative Coggins test done during the 1980 year is also required. A photocopy of the Coggins test results needs to be attached to the registration form. Registration forms are available from the Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, 48813. Forms are due at the State 4-H Office on or before June 10 and the registration fee is $18 per person, $9.00 for children 10 and under. The fee will in­ clude six meals (starting with supper’ on Friday evening), insurance, nurse and other miscellaneous expenses. Volunteers are needed to help. Those who volunteer to be on call or Work for ap­ proximately 6 hours or more, will not be charged the registration fee. According to Dr. Gale Baumgardner, 4-H Extension Specialist, “rides will be of different rates, types and lengths, suited to different experiences, conditioning, and interests.” It will be necessary for riders to be able to cross a river, but trail bosses will accompany each rider in order to assist. A practice competitive trail ride will also be held on Sunday morning. The trail ride provides 4-H members, parents and leaders with an opportunity to meet and become acquainted with 4-H people from across Michigan, and also trains them in conducting rides of their own. Nash seeking re-election In an address to a group of Eaton County senior citizens Wednesday, State Representative Ernest W. Nash (R-Dimondale) announced he would seek a fourth term in the Michigan House of Representatives from the 56th District. Nash, who is vice chair­ man of the House Public Safety Committee, also serves on the Judiciary, Consumers, and State Af­ fairs Committees. “Because you have been wonderful people to work for and because I have enjoyed representing your views, the decision to seek re-election was an easy one,” Nash said. “In asking for your sup­ port, as I have in the past, I would' hope you believe I have done a goodjob and will continue to work on your behalf." Nash predicted that the presidential election and many-issues that may ap­ pear on the November ballot will make the 1980 campaign season exciting and challenging. He cited the transfer of the Grand Ledge Armory property to the Grand Ledge Schools, an eight year effort, as one of his most successful accomplishments. Through his efforts, the Department ofTransportation waived the requirements^ for reduced parking inMhe Portland downtown business district. “But I am especially proud of many constituent problems we have been able io solve,” Nash said. ‘‘During this campaign, as in (he past, I will express my CALENDAR of EVENTS May 27 - Swine Artificial Insemination School, Swine Research Farm, MSU, East Lansing May 30 - Land Use Workshop, Kellogg Center, MSU, East Lansing June 2 - West Virginia Exchange meeting, 7:30 p.m., James Rhodes residence, 8587 S. Broadway, Hastings June 9 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings June 11 - 4-H Saddle Club Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m. Ex­ tension Office, Hastings June 12 - 4-H Exploration Days Orientation meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings June 14 - Michigan All Breed Heifer Show, 9 a.m. Fairgrounds, Lake Odessa June 16 - 4-H Livestock Project Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings June 16-18 - Michigan Animal Breeders A.I. Course, 10 a.m,, MABC. East Lansing June 16-19 - College Week, Michigan State University. Call Extension Office for programs and reservation forms. June 17 - 4-H Dairy Fitting and Showing Clinic, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Marvin Smith farm, 2491 Wall Lake Road, Hastings June 18-20- 4-H Exploration Days, MSU, East Lansing June 19 - Orchard Machinery Day, 1 p.m., Trevor Nichols Station June 21 - County 4-H State Show Selection Horse Show, Meadow Run, Hastings June 21-29 - 4-H Washington D.C. Citizenship Shortcourse trip ■ June 28-July 5- West Virginia Interstate 4-H Exchange The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 yews experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, ML Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852*9605 Prevent illness, immunize! Save money! Save time! Prevent fears! Prevent “spoiled days”! Immunize now! Each year many children become ill unnecessarily because they have not had their immunization. Illness results in added expenses, missed holidays and fretful days and nights. Much of this could be prevented by taking time for immunizations. Some say that failure to have your child immunized is “child neglect”. Mom and Dad the decision is yours at this time; This is the last month before the summer rush. Come and join the crowd going to the Health­ Department to obtain the necessary immunizations for your child. Now is the time. Do not wait until your child becomes a statistic, have them immunized now. Immunization clinic will be held Monday, June 2,1980, at the Barry - Eaton District Health Department from: 9­ 11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Children must be ac­ companied by one of their parents or a legal-guardian. Nashville VFW 8260 ★ ★ DANCE SATURDAY; MAY 31 Music by... “THE FOUR GUYS” 9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. I Food in Kitchen Members & Guests (>> Simon Pharmacy HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5:30 ./ PHONE 852-0845 '\y/ NASHVILLE The Shower Massage by Water Pik Wall Mount Tylenol 50’s Regular Strength $1698 Capsules Hand Held $129 $25 88 Old Spice Johnson & Johnson Travel Kit #3331 Arrid xx i-m —i ROLL-Or Extra Dry a First Aid Kit FIRST AID KIT #8109 £429 XX » ARRIL $5^9 Extra Extra Dry Powder Roil On 214 oz. $1^9 Mighty Match.. 89$ two disposable butane lighters Dramamine Tablets °nd "I2’S 99$ BAUSCH &L0MB Saline Solution Memorial Day Film Developing Specials COUPONssssess DEVELOPING & PRINTING of CARD OF THANKS A big ‘thank you’ to my relatives, neighbors and. friends for the gifts, cards and visits while I was in the hospital and since my return home. Your thoughtfulness will always be rememberd. Dorotha Brumm “Many of you are aware that my campaign techniques do not include promises, other than to do the very best job possible to represent you,” he said. Ft ' BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE views on the issues especially ballot the proposals — and will try to give an objective analysis so you can cast an informed vote. 12 OUNCE Economy Size $ J99 Limit 2 COLOR PRINT FILM (Kodak. Fuji, GAF Film) 12 Exposure Roll................. $1.99 20 Exposure Roll...... ,. $2.99 24 Exposure Roll ............... $ 3.49 PROCESSING—20 Exposure Slides, Regular 8 or Super 8mm Movies ........................ $1.19 Limit one roll — With this coupon Offer good through 6-3-80. c., SUNDCWN Sundown Sunscreen $ 2 SALE ENDS 6-3-80. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 28, 1980 — Page 8 Nashville taxpayers 'get a break By Susan Hinckley Nashville taxpayers received a break Thursday night. A special assessment on an old sewer debt was slashed in half. The reduction will be reflected in 1980 tax notices to be mailed to local property owners in July. At their regular meeting, the Nashville Village Council took action to cut in half a 2mill assessment im­ plemented in 1964 when Nashville built a new sewer treatment plant. Now, the facility has been classed as outdated by state and federal environmental agencies and Nashville is about to embark on a $4.8 million sewer expansion program to extend collection lines and build a new lagoon and - irrigation wastewater treatment facility. Con­ struction on that project' is expected to get underway this summer. No millage will be levied to pay for Nashville’s new sewer system. The project is to be more than 80 percent financed by state and federal grants. Revenues generated from users of the new system will pay the bond issue for the local share of the project cost. Under the 1964 assessment, all property owners in the village shared the cost of constructing the treatment facility — even those taxpayers whose homes or businesses were not served by the collection system. The new project is ex­ pected to provide service to approximately 183 additional homes in the village. Thursday’s action means a savings to property owners of $1 for every $1,000 of state equalized evaluation. For example, a homeowner whose dwelling has a market value of $30,000 and an SEV of $15,000 would realize a $15 annual reduction of his-her village tax bill. The balance of the old sewer debt, which amounts to approximately $70,000, will be paid off by continued collection of 1 mill of the 1964 assessment. In other action Thursday, the council: Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • BRAKES Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 -Disclosed acquisition of an 11-acre parcel of land needed as a buffer zone for the new sewer treatment site. The property was purchased by Gilbert Drewyor for the sum of $12,500 and increases to 171 acres the land acquired by the village for construction of the facility to be located on Brumm Road, northwest of Nashville. -Accepted from RiethRiley Construction Company of Battle Creek a proposal to sealcoat Phillips Street from Reed to Sherman at the cost of $4,178 and to pave a small parking lot west of the Masonic Temple for $2,110. Other proposed paving and resurfacing of village streets was postponed by the council, pending completion of sewer line construction. -Approved spread of the 1980 village property taxes as follows: 10 mills, General Fund; 5 mills, Streets; and 1 mill, Sewer. Obituaries Milo (Mike) Mill FLORIDA Mr. Milo (Mike) Hill, 61, of Daytona Beach, formerly of Hastings and Nashville areas, died Tuesday, May 20,1980 at his home. He was born April 25, 1919 in Nashville, the son of Fred and Elsie (Cummings) HUI. He married Marjory Dull. He was a real estate salesman and auctioneer, retiring in 1973. He served in the Navy during W.W.II in the South Pacific. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Daytona Beach,Past Master of Nashville Lodge No. 555 F&AM and Past Patron of Nashville O.E.S. Chapter. Mr. Hill is survived by his wife, Marjory; two daughter, Mrs. ShrUey Stark of Charlotte and Mrs. Sandra Lundquist of Nashville; one brother, J. F. HiU of Battle Creek; his stepjnother, Mildred Hill of Hastings; step-brother, Gary Hill of Middleville; step-sisters, JoAnne Smith of Bellevue and Dallas Greene of Elkhart, Ind.; and seven grandchUdren. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 24, from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Hal Marchman of­ ficiated. Graveside services were conducted at Lakeview Cemetery by the NashvUle Lodge No. 555 F&AM. College Week ‘80 offers family learning “In keeping with the White House Conference on FamHies being conducted this year, College Week ’80 at Michigan State University includes a number of classes for and about famUies,” says Ann Ross, Eaton Extension Home Economist. Sponsored by the Family Living Education Program of the MSU Cooperative Extension Service and the MSU College of Human Ecology, College Week is more than a half-century old. This year, the event is set for Community Events . . DON’T FORGET... To order your Birthday & Anniversary CALENDAR ...from a Vermontville Lions Club member!! Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday ■ Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. June 16-19, with more than 50 classes and activities planned for an expected audience of more than 1,200. College Week leader Matti Gershenfeld, Ph.D, a Temple University psychologist, will speak June 17 on “How You Can Make a Difference in Families”. This year’s theme for College Week is “Families Make the Difference”. Pick up your registration forms now at the Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Action-Ads WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tin) FOR SALE: Used kitchen cabinets,. excellent condition, includes counter top and sink. 852-1946, Nashville. Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held May 8, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. was called to order by President Christiansen. Present were Curtis, Rizor, Hughes, Babcock, Tobias and Hinckley. Also Village Attorney David Dimmers was present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Councilman Hughes would like it stated for the record that the extra two weeks running the adver­ tisement on the Police Car did not cost $26.00, it only cost $10.80, so infact the Village made $5.20 on the rebidding of the Police Car. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hughes to adopt a resolution to transfer ownership of 1980 Class C licensed business with Dance Permit, located at 107 N. Main St., Nashville, Mi. from John William Gordenski to 107, Inc. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Bruce Kuffer, engineer from Williams & Works was present. > Sgt. Gene Koetje gave the police report for April. Motion by Tobias, supported by Hinckley to adopt a resolution to apply for a permit to close M-66 from Philadelphia St. to Sherman Street on Monday, May 26, 1980 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. for a Memorial Day Parade. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Rizor to adopt resolutions to apply to the State Highway Department for permits to cross under M-79 (Fuller St.) M-79 (M-66 or Durkee St.) and M-66 (North Main St.) for the sewer project. All Ayes. Motion Carried. The following bills were presented and Motion by Curtis, supported by Tobias that they be allowed and Orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All Ayes. Motion Carried. GENERAL WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell...... 5.14 Consumers Power (St. Lights) ...... 830.45 Consumers Power (Office).............. 79.47 Hastings Sanitary Service............. 1,575.00 Security National Bank ... 20.00 The Hecker Agency, Inc. . 500.00 Kelley's 5 to $1.00.............. 15.58 - Carl's Markets, Inc............. 21.02 American Bankers Life . .. 67.00 Maple Valley News.. 54.40 Nashville Flowers & Jewelry............... 15.08 Hastings Commercial Printers................. .40 Cadillac Overall Supply..... 4.85 Chemi-Trol Chemical Co. .86.01 Blue Cross and Blue Shield 507.09 Michigan Bell (Water) 6.80 Michigan Bell (Sewer) ..... 23.89 Consumers Power (Water) 490.25 Consumers Power (Sewer) 381.79 Carl's Markets........... ..13.74 Maple Valley News.. 224.00 Nashville Hardware.. ... 3.42 Silver Springs Water ...8.48 Total Communication ..15.00 Wallace & Tiernan... ..85.00 U.S. Postmaster....... .43.80 Dimmers & Anderson ..49.90 Jones Chemical, Inc.... 1,170.00 STREET DEPARTMENT Nashville Hardware.. 12.53 Municipal Supply..... 78.60 Timothy R. Boucher... .16.50 Rieth-Riley Const. Co.......171.55 POUCE DEPARTMENT GARAGE AND EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell ................. ..38.06 Consumers Power......... 108.20 Omo Farm Supply........... ... 2.70 Nashville Hardware....... ..55.57 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply................ 255.89 Beacon Sales.................... 126.50 Miller Equip. Co................ 102.07 Kent Oil Company.......... 457.48 Municipal Supply............ 116.00 Sweepster, Inc.................... 53.90 Purity Cylinder Gases ..... 50.40 Michigan Bell ............. Carl's Markets............. Maple Valley News... Nashville Auto & Farm Supply..................... Kent Oil Company..... Simon Pharmacy (Dry Cleaning)................. Reynolds & Brown....... General Electric......... Michigan State Univ.... 78.96 ...1.14 20.40 ..14.83 297.65 11.98 20.17 13.20 17.15' PARKS Nashville Hardware... Nashville Auto & Farm Supply.......... Woodland Hardware. 12.72 ..4.80 70.60 Motion by Hinckley, supported by Babcock to pay the Quarterly payment of $1,600.00 to the Castleton, Maple Grove, Nashville Fire Board. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Babcock, supported by Rizor to pay the quarterly payment of $750.00 to the Lakeview Ceme­ tery. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Ray Hinckley, Chairman of the Department of Public Works gave the D.P.W. report for the month of April. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hinckley to participate in the Summer Youth Employment Program and provide C.E.T.A. with the appropriate information. Al! Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Babcock to hire Layne Northern to install meters and pumps to water NOTICE lines on existing pump discharge lines at the Water All cancellations and changes must be in by 5 p.m. Plant at a cost of $5,627.40. All Ayes. Motion Carried. ig Motion by Tobias, supported by Hughes to go with Fridays for following (tfn) the recommendation of the Putnam Library Board that publication. we increase insurance on the Building to $55,000 and GAS CONVERSION BURNERS AVAILABLE contents to $20,000 and put the Library on the Village FOR MOBILE HOMES: Umbrella policy at a premium of $212.00 per year. All ~:— Nashville Heating, 205*4 S. Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Curfis that we Main, Nashville,. Mich., 852­ 9231. (tfn) accept the Castleton Township offer to rent the Hall SEE US FOR YOUR WOOD for Village meetings. No, Babcock, Tobias, Hinckley FENCE, Storm windows, and Rizor. Yes, Curtis and Hughes. Motion defeated. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Tobias to adjourn. porch repair and con­ struction, small cement need. Licensed and insured. Langham’s Remodeling, 852­ 9300. Nashville. (6-11)' SEPTICTANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Alonzo Howe. Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn). Harold Christiansen, President Date: May 22, 1980 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Phone 945-9554 for ACTION WANT-ADS! �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. May 28, 1980 — Page 9 §gs w Dr. Pollard to give Commencement address— J sJS’nW 1 w''iiJSW &&X ■ x XN >? TS Q. '^1l i" -X NSjS1 Dr. Darrell H. Pollard, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations, Adrian Public Schools, will give the main address to the Class of 1980 Seniors at Maple Valley. Commencement is Sunday, June 1st at 3:00 p.m. in the Jr-Sr High School gym. Dr. Pollard has many years of experience in the field of education. He has taught in both high schools and universities and has also held administrative posts at both levels. His wife and three of his four children are teachers. Several schools in the Adrian - Ann Arbor area have had Dr. Pollard give their ad­ dress in recent years. Pastor Paul Boger of Vermontville’s Bible Church will give the invocation and benediction. Mr. Carroll Wolff, local superintendent of Schools, will be giving a few words of welcome. Also addressing the audience will be this year’s Salutatorian, Jim Myers and Valedicatorian, Sue Fox. “The Way We Were” by Hamlisch is to be performed by the band under the direction of Mr. Johnson. Mr. Burr Hartenburg, Principal, will present the Class of 1980. Virginia Fox and Wilbur Marsh, representing the Board of Education, will have the honor ofpresenting diplomas to the honored class. Phone 945-9554 for Action Want-Ad! "Oft fen. Surprise message greets Jerry w w Among the plethora of signs that greeted shoppers at Johnson's Furniture in Nashville Monday morning was one wishing store owner Jerry Johnson a happy 40th birthday. No one is claiming responsibility for the banner which was probably placed on the storefront in the late night or early morning hours. The message greeted Jerry when he arrived to open the store on his May 19th birthday. He and his wife, Janice, say they’re not sure who deserves credit for the surprise message, but they have a few folks under suspicion. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) p J J । ,V'W^ '^ «if ife • * St}*^ h 4«Jiss I ?ksw ?kswsw« is iss t * ..U U*-> *-> J ? *-U Sk,,;.,„■■;a *..i>wr?1'4 wr.....ii i,ui .y ess MWU®| •--.i«W£jij Mus jj MiUMltt a *whwm ■n HIM i u “fi.... M u M Wfa.... «• B i . ..^mta a.... U „ ...“ U**WIn ..... « r m KK, Mten..M ..w mi . M... Ill . .“ Mite.. II I ...®’ WW... • ■■•“ MpNi.” sb... ,,M FIBS NoMehw. -C IbMiMlI feaWi.? fggHM«l 1 JJefoMW* JJfMW 55w* w‘** <*i>5 ,✓ .»< ?&> Largest summer ball league planned Both the Nashville and Vermontville communities have put plans into action for summer ball leagues for the youth and the adults of the district. More than twenty teams of boys and girls are going to be able to play ball this summer because of the fine-work and dedication of community volunteers that are concerned for the supervised play of district young people during the summer. As an indication of the adult interst, in addition to the leagues for the young, ten teams of adult men and eleven teams of adult women have been formed together for an ambitious season of organized slow pitch softball for this summer. It looks as if this summer will be the largest season for participation at Maple Valley. There are still opportunities for workers, helpers, players, volunteers, etc. For details, please contact one of the following officers: Vermontville Youth - Pres. Dennis Carpenter, 726-0226; Vice President Dale Collier, Sec.-Treasuer 566-8475; Darlene Joostberns, 7260537.' Nashville Youth Pres. Pat Lenz, 852-9553; V. Pres. Sharon Bishop, 852-0716; Sec’y. Marcia Ainsley, 8529150. Mens Softball Pres. Frank Walker, 616-964-8292; Sec.-Treas. Ed Goris, 8521996. Womens Softball - Pres. Marie Fager, 852-9780; V. Pres. Ann Ewing, 726-0088; Sec’y. Marcia Ainsley, 8521931; Treas. Sheila Cowell, 852-0933. Local students honored for business and office skills — Fifteen shorthand students from Maple Valley High School have qualified as Outstanding Achievers in business and office education, according to the Gregg Division of the McGraw-Hill Book Com­ pany. This year’s outstanding achievers include Beth Carmoney, Frances Nicewander, Sherry Morris, Cindy Murphy, Kim Teachworth, Sue Hickey, Susanna Barnhart, Penny Cheeseman, Gale Cooley, Celia Eaton, Sherry Kraai, Angie Webb, Renee Wright, and Debbie Youngs. In order to qualify as outstanding achievers, a student must pass one or more officiaj Gregg Shor­ thand tests from the Gregg Tests and Awards program. All tests are administered by the local instructor, Gail Sapp. Nhora Cortes-Comerer, editor of Today’s Secretary magazine and director of the program, - indicated that participation in the awards program continues to be one of the most successful motivational devices available to business education teachers. In the course of a single year, approximately 30,000 Gregg awards are processed, over half ofwhich relate to Gregg Shorthand. Ms. Cortes-Comerer states that one reason for such active participation is the demand for well-trained secretaries. “It’s gratifying,” she said, “to see so many young people excel and to know that they are well trained in one of the more vital business skills — Gregg Shorthand.” A TIME FOR TRIBUTE Lest We Forget! On this solemn occasion,we proudly pay tribute to our honored dead . . . and most especially express our thankfulness to those who have given their last full measure of devotion for our country, on the fields of battle. Now, as we are enabled to pause in respect and grat­ itude, we observe Memorial Day in the tradition of our great nation ..... And we feel privileged to be a part, and to take our part, in all that has contributed to our precious freedom. Let us now solemnly pledge that these great sacri­ fices Shall not have been in vain. THE MAPLE VALLEY NEWS Phone 945-9554 for ACTION­ WANT-ADS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ * -it * ******* ★ * t *************** ★ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 28, 1980 — Page 10 M.V. students enjoy pioneer activities at Charlton Park Three classes of fifth graders from Kellogg School in Nashville spent a busy day a Charlton Park Village and Museum Friday as they participated in activities that were an every day way of life for their pioneer counterparts. The group visited the blacksmith shop and the carpenter’s shop, learned how to make rope, and had an old fashioned school lesson in the historic setting of Lee Schoolhouse at the park. They also toured the facility. More than 1,400 students from a number of com­ munities will be visiting the Museum this month. An Pioneers had many uses for rope so fifth graders from Kellogg School enjoyed a chance to have Diana Hard of the museum staff (left) show them how to make their own that they could take back to school with them. Cheryl Zaleski, a fifth grade student in Mrs. Pauline Hunt's class at Kel­ logg School in Nashville, has a turn using some of the equipment at the car­ penter's shop at Charlton Park Village and Museum. Ruth Walton (left) shared information about the shop with the students. Stephen Borton, curator of interpretation, serves as the village blacksmith in this demonstration of the trade for Maple Valley students. Phone: 726-0330 Clancy 5 Phone 945-9554 ' for ACTION Want-Ads! �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. May 28. 1980 — Page 11 Sports Students honored at 'honors night’ Boys track splits The boy’s Maple Valley track team finished out the dual meet season by splitting with Olivet and Potterville. The Lions lost to Olivet 101-31 and beat Potterville 75-53. Taking places in the Olivet meet were Jim Travoli, 2nd in the shot put; Tom Brooke, 1st in the discuss and 3rd in the long jump; Gregg Sutfin, 1st in the pole vault, Rusty Blakely and Steve Hummel, 1st and 3rd in the 120 high hurdles. Dan Halsey and Randy Beachnau, 1st and 3rd in the mile. Brett Hummel 3rd in the 440, Todd Braden 3rd in the 330 low hurdles and Dan Halsey 2nd in the two mile. Taking places in the Potterville meet were Jim Travoli and Don Beck, 1st and 2nd in the shot put. Tom Brooke and Don Beck, 1st and 3rd in the discuss. Tom Brooke and Tony Reid, 1st and 2nd in the long jump. Gregg Stufin and Rod Mc­ Millon, 1st and 3rd in the pole vault, Rusty Blakely and Steve Hummel, lstand3rd in the 120 high hurdles, Don Snyder and Dave McGinely, 1st and 2nd in the 100. Dan Halsey, 2nd in the mile. Brett Hummel, 3rd in the 440. The 440 relay of Dave McGinely, Cory Furlong, Don Snyder and Rusty Blakely, Todd Braden, 1st in the 330 low hurdles, Mike Trumble and Cyle Cornish, 1st and 3rd in the 880. Glenn Godby, 2nd in the 220. Dan Halsey, 1st in the two mile and the mile relay team of Mark Mc­ Millon, Dan Hoffman, Rod McMillen and Brett Hum­ mel The Lions will finish out their season at the T.C.A.A. on Thursday. The team is looking for a strong finish in the league this year. The final dual meet record is 6-5. M.V. track team put on an 'awesome’ performance The boy’s Maple Valley track team put on an “awesome” performance in the T.C.A.A. meet to finish third behind Lakeview and Montabella. Making the all conference team and taking places for the Lions were Tom Brooke, 2nd in the discuss with a throw of 126’10”. In the shot put it was Jim Travoli, 42’3” second and Don Beck with 39’9%”. In the pole vault it was Gregg Sutfin first at 12'0” and Rod McMillon 4th at 11’3”. The 120 high hurdles saw Rusty Blakely take first 15.7 and Steve Hummel third, time 16.5. The mile saw Dan Halsey first with a time of 4:44.0. In the low hurdles Todd Braden in a time of 43.3 took third place and Steve Hummel took fifth with a time of 44.6. Dan Hoffman took fourth with a time of 2:10.9 in the 880 and Dan Halsey took -second in the 2 mile with a time of 10:31.9. The 440, 880 and mile relay teams all took fourth places. Even with a young team the Lions put forth a superb effort at Lakeview to pull of 3rd place. 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May 20. Mistress of Ceremonies was Carole Curtiss. The Jr.-Sr. High School staff assisted with the program and the serving of refreshments following the program. The following students have been selected as members of the National Honor Society and will be inducted in a ceremony next fall: Lola Clements, Cindy Wetzel, Nancy Wolever, Kim Myers, Annette Montague, Kim Hosey, Gale Cooley, Beccy Mater, Mark O’Brien, Sonya Pike, Denise Valdick, Lori Gardner, Charlie Kalnback, Dan Keech, Norman Freelan, Teresa Rozell, and Denise Shank. Awards and Certificates Business awards were given for OGA, Senior Tran­ scription, and dictation; University of Michigan Dictionaries: Jim Myers, Cathy Trumble; Math Department Award and award from the Mathematical Association of AmeYica: Jim Myers; Algebra I Achievement certificates awarded to eleven students; Chess Medallion - Cerfiticates; Valedictorian: Susan Fox; Salutatorian: Jim Myers; Top Ten: Susan Fox, Jim Myers, Cathy Trumble, Sharon Fox, Christine Hamilton, Janice Lightner, Jeff Mead, Susan Hickey, Susanna Barnhart, Christine Shaw, Janice Siple. Scholarships MVEA: Dennis Yost; Delta Kappa Gamma: Sandi Christie; Michigan Competitive Scholarship Program: 13 awards; Vomberg: Frances Nicewander, Cheryl Bacon, Sandra Hulbert, Christine Shaw; Michigan Business Schools Association: Janice Lightner; Regents Alumni Scholar Certificate: Jim Myers; Student Council: Tuesday Aspinall; Vickie Fox Memorial Scholarship: Kathy Christopher; Carey Wolfe Memorial Scholar­ ship: David McGinley; Nashville Women’s Literary Club Scholarship: Cathy Trumble; Sam Sessions Memorial Scholarship: Cheryl McClure; Youth Talent Certificate: Troy Sixberry; Sr. Class Officers Certificates: Christine Hamilton, Cathy Trumble, Carol Appehnan; Jr. Class Officers: Brenda Browne, Kris Sample, Carleen Samann, Shelly Wiser; DeKalb Ag. Award: Tim Gearhart; Geometry Honor Students Certificates: 7 certificates. English Awards were given in the following areas: Journalism, Drama, Creative Writing, Reading, 9th Grade English, Play Production, Mythology, Aides. Awards were also given for Art, Astronomy, Shop and Science. Band awards included the John Phillip Sousa award, merit award, and section leader awards. Voice of Democracy Certificate: Rod McMillon; Quiz Bowl Certificates: Dan Hoffman, Jeff Weiler, Glenn Godbey, Steve Hummel, Nyle Wells; vocal awards were given to Sherry Morris and Duane Hansen; Lion Award: Tuesday Aspinall, Kathy Christopher. Awards were also given for citizenship, honor roll (all A’s), perfect attendance, and student council. Coming Soon! RAZOR’S EDGE TANNING BOOTHS NEW SUMMER HOURS: Open Monday thru Friday and Monday and Thursday Evenings Cali 948-8767 for a convenient appointment! CALL TODAY! * CLOSED SATURDAY REDKEN OPEN: Mon thru Fri. COMPLETE HAIRCARE; •STYLING •COLORING •PERMANENTS •HIGHLIGHTING •FROSTING •FACIALS 112E.CMrtSL,NMttac» Razors HAIRDESIGNERS Girls track scored 17 pts. The girls track team scored 17 pts. in the league meet giving them 5th place. Taking thirds were Tracy Symonds in the shot, Kris Sample in the 440 yd. dash and Kathy Gaedert in the 100 and 220. Melissa Coffman took sixth in the high jump. The mile relay team of Kraai, Sample, Coffman, Browne took 4th. The 880 relay team of Browne, Gaedert, Rogers, Browne set a new school record of 1:56.00. Kathy Gaedert again broke the 100 yd. dash and 220 yd. dash records with times of 11.8 and 26.9 respectively. Sign up for girls summer tennis class Tennis classes are available this summer, starting June 5, on every Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-11 a.m. Ending July 1, 1980. These classes are open to girls age 10-12. Fundamentals of the game will be covered, including drills to improve eye-hand coordination with the ball, also covering forehand, backhand, and service and footwork necessary to execute a good game, plus a basic understanding of scoring a game. Each person will be ex­ pected to have a racket, three tennis balls and must wear tennis shoes. A total class fee for the eight sessions will be $3.50, to be paid the first session. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High courts will be used. Each person will make their own arrangements for tran­ sports tioa In case of rain, the class will be cancelled and made up after the week of the 4th of July. Maximum in the class will be fifteen, early registration is recommended. For early registration or for further information, call 852-9275. NOTE: Any women in­ terested in playing in a tennis league, please call the Community Ed. office (852­ 9275) and give your name. If enough interest is shown, we will form a league. Little League coaches meeting There will be a coaches meeting Saturday morning May 31, 9:30 a.m. on the small diamond at Fuller School. Rules will be reviewed, bring your copy. Shirts and schedules will be handed out. Anyone planning to umpire should also attend this meeting. PROBABLY THE MOST ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL CHAIN SAW IN THE WORLD. THE STIHL 042AV. 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Andrea Gardner is a first grade student in Mrs. Vander Molen’s room. She is the seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Gardner of Guy Road. Andrea likes playing outside and watching television. Art is her favorite subject in school. Stacy Travis enjoys reading and helping her mother. She is seven and a second grade student in Mrs. Affolder’s room where math is her most favorite subject. class. Angis is 12 and likes Gym is one of her enswimming, roller skating, joyments too. Stacy is the daughter of and horseback riding. Bart Smith also is a sixth Linda and Elwood Travis of grade student. He says math E. State Road. Jessica L. Cournaya finds is his favorite subject in softball, skating, bike riding, Steve Slag’s class. Bike riding and working on baseball, and soccer to be interests she enjoys. laths are activities he en­ The daughter of Crystal joys. He makes little bats on Cournaya of S. Main Street, the lath. Jessica is 11 and a fourth Bart, 12, is the son of Alexandra and Carroll Smith grade student. She says reading and of Butler Road. Good citizens at Fuller are (from left) Andrea Gardner, Stacy Travis, and spelling are her favorite Jessica Cournaya. subjects in Mrs. Hansen’s room. Angie Filter is the daughter of Jan and Larry Filter of South Clark Rd. She picks math and reading as favorite subjects in Sandy Briggs’ sixth grade Mrs. Carl Gearhart, Tim Joppie, Kim Hosey, and Tim Gearhart were honored recently at the banquet of the Maple Valley chapter of the Future Farmers Association Mrs. Gearhart received the Honorary Chapter Farmer Award. She has done so many things for the Maple Valley FFA such as demonstrations on maple syrup and taking the delegates to the FFA National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Her help is much appreciated by the members. Tom Joppie received the Star Greenhand award for being the most active greenhand in the Maple Maple Valley's FFA award recipients are Tim Joppie, Kim Hosey, Mrs. Carl Valley FFA. The FFA Gearhart, and Tim Gearhart. . (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) elected him to get this award. Tom has been very active in the FFA. He at­ Kim Hosey received the Tim Gearhart received the team and was on the milk chapter sweetheart award tended the FFA State Convention; was on the Star Chapter Farmer award quality and dairy foods team for being the outstanding agricultural forum team at for being the most active at the agricultural skills female Maple Valley FFA the leadership contests, was chapter farmer in the Maple contests. He also attended member. She was elected by on the horse management Valley FFA. The FFA the agricultural producers the FFA to get this award. contest at the agricultural elected him to get this forum, helped on the FFA She has done a fine job as skills contests; went to the award. Tim isthe chapter land lab. and was chairman chapter secretary; worked Bart Smith and Angie Filter received citizenship Agriculturall Our on the B.O.A.C. project; and Producers president and at the of the Building awards at Kellogg School this week. Communities also helped on the FFA Forum, and also helped on leadership contests, he was American (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) on the agricultural forum Committee. the FFA land lab. banquet. Maple Valley holds FFA awards banquet Direct farmer-to-consumer sales guide available — NEW - In Our Shoe Dept. ■ NEW STEEL TOE SAFETY SHOES By B.B. Walker Shoe Co. _»46’’ N0W../36" oTffl [no .if FANTASTIC OFFER ... WITH THIS COUPON ... SAVE $ 10.00 on ... 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Box 30017, Lansing, 48909, at highway travel information centers, AAA branch offices and from Michigan Travel Bureau. When you want results.. . . . give our classified department a call! If you want to turn your unwanted Action-Ads items into cash, we’ll help you write an HAVE A HIGHLY profitable & beautiful Jean shop of your own. Featuring the latest in jeans, denims, tops & sportswear. $16,500.00 in­ cludes beginning inventory, fixtures, training & Grand Opening. Can be open within 15 days. For details, call anytime for Mr. Waters at (501) 568-5125. 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 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday. May 28. 1980 — Page 13 A weekly report from: Thirteen adults will receive Senator Richard Allen diplomas through M.V. “If it’s a blessing,” replied Winston Vehemently, “it’s in disguise!” disguise! I smiled weakly. Two years later I was elected by a comfortable margin to the State Senate. We are in dismal, almost desperate economic times in It is an ill wind that blows this country and especially no good. An old saying that I in this state. I was recently guess means there’s some talking with a group of good in almost all events no farmers, hard hit as anyone matter how bad the disaster by a severe cost price appears. squeeze. Almost everyone I lost a close election for was complaining. the Michigan House of “Well,” said one farmer, Representatives in 1972 “if it weren’t for these bad following a disasterous times probably the big splitting of the district I had corporations would own all represented in the reap­ the farms.” portionment process. Late He had a point. Small at night as we were watching family farmers have an the last of the returns come amazing ability during bad in it was obvious that our times to buckle down and victory party was not to be. survive. And corporations My father, who had been are not buying up farmland active politically and an avid when interest is 20 percent reader of history, got up to and it’s tough to make 4 leave. On the way out, he percent return! Times are tough for state gave my wife a quote from Winston Churchill and asked government. Income her to pass it on to me later. recedes and welfare case Winston Churchill was losing loads skyrocket. Are there an election. “Darling,” said his wife Clementine, “maybe it’s a blessing in disguise.” any bright spots? Perhaps. We are taking a closer look at all programs than at any other time in my experience here. Some good ones are going to suffer, but some unnecessary ones may disappear. Our whole welfare ethic is being questioned. Perhaps the government cannot be depended on to prevent suffering during bad times. If people get squeezed this time maybe there will be a little return to the old “nest egg” or “rainy day” philosophy where families tried to have a little reserve. If we didn’t provide for women with no income, and dependent children so easily, would so many young girls choose to have children and keep them? Things are tough in Michigan. Many good programs and innocent people are going to be hurt But also some of our basic assumptions are going to be questioned. And some good may come of that. Eaton County youths are About letters “from our readers” ktawtaik L J Wfwfcm talil^M i tailtai HtaiigM 31P35 iH!li0jr. Bis!!! Jtlitalkljll i®tani j^rtf i# Mr * iklUW iaffl tatyiikffl A letter to the editor must be signed with the writer’s full name and address in order to be considered for publication in the Maple Valley News. Names and addresses will be published when letters are used. Letters also are subject to editing. Letters from our readers are most welcome and should be sent to the Maple Valley News, P.O.- Box A, Nashville, Michigan 49073 or to the newspaper in care of JAd Graphics Inc,, 1592 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. scholarships and trips Eaton County 4-H’ers interested in agricultural careers may be eligible for a $500 scholarship and a trip to National 4-H Congress in Chicago next November, says Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. According to Diuble, one 4­ H member in each of 22 states, including Michigan, will be chosen to receive a $500 scholarship from DeKalb AgResearch, Inc. 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Community Education program Thursday evening will be a big event and proud moment for 13 adults and their families and friends. That’s the night the thirteen will be recieving diplomas for successfully completing requirements for high school graduation through Maple Valley’s Community Education program. Members of the adult class of 1980 are Lynette Hamilton, Cheryl Pickle, Juanita Karrar, Shelia McDiarmid, Charles Pickle, Jerome Meehan, Jill Miller, Lydia Stairs, Dale Wall, Russell Rhodes, Maxine Ryan, Kerrie Strimback, and Rosemary Thompson. The sixth annual adult high school graduation ceremony through the Maple Valley Schools’ Department of Community Education takes place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29 in the Jr.Sr. High School auditorium. Diplomas will be presented by Superintendent Carroll Wolff and Board of Education member Blam Rockwell. The ceremony will include graduation speaker Dr. S. Openlander of L.C.C., the Rev. L. DeGroot ofNashville Baptist Church; adult class respondent Jerome Meehan; and selections by the Maple Valley choir. Congratulations and best wishes to the Maple Valley Adult Class of 1980. It is hoped that these graduates honored at Maple Valley will lead the way for others in our communities who also will follow in future years. If you know of someone that would like to receive a Maple Valley Schools adult high school diploma at a future graduation ceremony, please contact Ernie Jacoby in the community school office or call 852-9275 for information. INFLATION IS EVERYBODY’S HEADACHE! Find relief in this free booklet.Write: "Dollars and Sense” Pueblo, Colorado, 81009. We can all beat inflation ifwe just use our dollars and sense A public service message of The Advertising Council and The U.S Departments ofAgriculture, Commerce, Laborand Treasury Presented by this newspaper. Are You Being Rushed? Need Your Corn Sprayed, Nitrogen Applied? National Honor Society nominees The students nominated for membership in the National Honor Society have been chosen on the basis of scholarship, leadership, character and service. They will be inducted at a ceremony in. the fall. The juniors selected are: Lola Clements, Cindy Wetzel, Nancy Wolever, Kim Myers, Annette Montague, Kim Hosey, and Gale Cooley. Sophomores include: Beccy Mater, Mark O’Brien, Sonya Pike, and Denise Valdick. Freshmen selected are: Lori Gardner, Charlie Kalnback, Dan Keech, Norman Freelan, Teresa Rozell, and Denise Shank. Action-Ads RUMMAGE SALE: Two family. Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Men’s and women’s clothing, baby clothes, baby swing, scales, many misc. items. Exactly 2’4 miles south from corner, M-66 & 79, on Clark Rd., Nashville. First house on left after road changes to gravel. Signs. Free coffee. 852-1943. We can do it with 1 trip! CITIZENS ELEVATOR CO 870 S. MAIN - VERMONTVILLE Phone 726-0514 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, May 28. 1980 — Page 14 Youth are encouraged to enter Dick Allen art contest — “You gotta have art!” So State Senator Dick Allen (RIthaca) has announced the official kick-off of his Sixth Annual Dick Allen Art Contest Senator Allen sponsors his art contest each spring to encourage young people in his district to develop their artistic talents and to provide them with an opportunity to visit their State Capitol and Senator firsthand. In addition, the contest enables Senator Allen to save some taxpayers’ dollars by decorating his Capitol office each year with the winning entries instead of purchasing the decorations at state expense. “Judging by the tremendous response my art contest had drawn over the year -- more than 1,400 en­ tries to date - this event is a popular and enjoyable one for young people in our Senatorial District,” Senator Allen commented. The theme of this year’s contest is “Michigan - A State Filled With Tourism.” As in previous years, entries will be divided into four ourcaegores: categories: Grades raes K-2; - ; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; and arts and crafts. Any pictures or works of art created by young people who are in the 6th grade or below should be Grand Prize Winner (aclabeled with the student’s companied by his or her name, name of school, family, school superin­ grade, and age, and for- tendent, principal, and art warded to: State Senator teacher) will also have the Dick DickAllen, Allen, Michigan Michigan Senate, Senate, opportunity opportunity to meet P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Governor Milliken per­ Michigan 48909 sonally as a part of his ofher Three winners in each prize. Entries must be in Senator category, and a Grand Prize winner, will be chosen and Allen’s Lansing office no presented with winning later than May 29. Judging certificates. The first place will take place on May 30. Young people are enwinner in each category, as well as the Grand Prize couraged by Senator Allen to Winner, will be invited to participate in this contest Lansing to sit in on a and to have fun using their legislative session with imaginations and creative Senator Allen. The talented abilities! Nashville student graduates with honors from Alma ALMA - Margaret Myers of Nashville was among the Alma College graduates who received their degrees with honors at the college’s 93rd year Commencement on April 19, 1980. A mathematics major, Margaret was graduated cum laude, an ac­ complishment which requires a grade point average of 3.40 overall and a 3.20 in work done outside the major division. Deadline Notice! All advertising and display and want-ads deadline will be Sat. at 1 o'clock — Maple Valley News A 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Margaret is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Myers, 224 Washington, Nashville. Spring sports awards to be presented on May 28th Awards for all senior high athletes participating in a spring sport will be issued on Wednesday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. After the awards, everyone will head to the cafeteria for desserts, milk and coffee. For those in­ terested, we ask that you bring some type of ^iessert into the cafeteria prior to the awards being given. Milk and coffee will be furnished. STIHL BRUSHCUTTERS AND TRIMMERS. A CUT ABOVE THE REST. The powerhead is the key to great brushcutter and trimmer performance. And Stihl engineers some ofthe best powerheads in the world. That's why Stihl's gasolineGOGGLESFREE powered brushcutters are so tough, perfect for trimming, edging and all types of brush­ cutting. All come with the exclusive Polycut ™ head that knocks down even tough weeds. —when you buy Stihl's Trims cleanly, quickly, FS-60, FS-80, FS-150 easily. 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This and other tender plants well planned and cared for in publication is available free should not be set out until the vegetable garden. If this is your year for a of charge from your Ex­ danger of frost is past (late May). Second plantings of vegetable garden, you won’t tension office. It is advisable for the new cabbage and cauiflower be alone. A national gar­ dening organization, Gar­ gardener to buy transplants should be-made in late June dens For All, predicts there rather than grow his own. or early July for fall har­ will be six million new For most vegetables, a good vests. Additional information on gardeners this year. In transplant has four to eight Michigan that means IVz true leaves and no flowers or growing and harvesting the garden is million households fruit. For vine crops vegetable producing vegetables valued (melons, cucumbers, etc) available in Extension in excess of one half a billion the two to' three true leaf bulletin E-529 (25 cents). stage is better than a later dollars. Where To Have A Garden Vegetables thrive in full sunlight, however, will do well with at least five or six hours of sunlight during the A vegetable and flower from planning to planting to middle of the day. Excessive gardening workshop, controlling diseases. Krizek shading results in spindly sponsored by the Eaton emphasizes that “Any 4-H plants and poor yields. County 4-H program, is members, leaders and other If possible, the garden planned for Saturday, May 3, interested persons, are in­ should be reasonably near from 10 a.m. to noon. It will vited to attend. the house and fenced to be held at Kardell Hall, on For more information protect it from woodchuck^, the Charlotte fairgrounds. contact the Cooperative rabbits and other wildlife. The workshop is geared to Extension Service, 543-2310. Soils help the beginner and A loose, fertile, level, well refresh the memory of the drained soil is best, but a soil experienced gardner, Allen high in clay or sand can be Krizek, Eaton County modified for vegetable Cooperative Extension gardening. Director, will present the To modify the soil add 4-6 It will cover inches of peat moss, com­ program. post, or other organic deciding what to grow, and matter. Then, throughly mix the organic matter with the existing soil to a total depth of 6 to 8 inches. Equipment Every .gardener needs a hoe, an iron rake, and a spade or round-pointed shovel. Four or more stakes and a heavy cord twice as long as the garden help in making straight rows. For large gardens, a good wheel hoe or hand cultivator multiplies a gardener’s efficiency. What To Grow The vegetables you choose should be those you and your family enjoy. If your garden plot is small, grow mainly those crops with a home garden “freshness” not generally found in stores. These include asparagus, beans, broccoli, leaf lettuce, peas, radishes, spinach, sweet corn and tomatoes. Avoid vegetables that take up an excessive amount of space: cucumbers, melons, THE UNIQUE FLAVOR of Leroux Sloe Gin adds a new twist potatoes^ and squash. If only to ribs. Vandermint is the key note in this “colada.” a very small area is available for a garden, grow crops that are especially productive, such as snap beans, tomatoes, summer squash and peppers. Vegetable Seeds Mt cup each soy sauce, oil, A barbecue...square danc­ and Transplants tomato ketchup, brown ing, sensational food. Buy .seeds and transplants sugar Nothing beats “Sloe Ribs” Mt cup Leroux Sloe Gin by variety name. 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Johnny's Food Mart RUPP* 22% OZ. WT. DAWN «|M 89 SAUSAGE Reg.or Beef 89* SPARTAN REGULAR AND THICK COLGATE TOOTNRASTI LB. AFS EM I- BO NEL SS SEMI-BONELSS BAG PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 PRICES EFFECTIVE MONDAY, MAY 26 THRU SATURDAY, MAY 31. 1980. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-06-04.pdf a7d2255c6cc8967f7014a01676e29552 PDF Text Text U.S. POSTAGE JE 04 8Q 4'X?S3 PERMIT 1*9. 7 "^Public 22f ■ifi-7, L,brary ■ii-, S7 S- Church ast,ngs, ivi| 49058 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. No. 53 — Wednesday, June 4, 1980 Adult grads receive diplomas Receiving high school diplomas from Maple Valley School's Adult Education program in special ceremonies Thursday were: front row, from left: Charles Pickle; Russell T. Rhodes, Jr.; Dale Ahn Wall; Rosemary Thompson; second row, Jill Kelley Miller; Lydia M. Stairs; Maxine R. Ryan; Kerrie B. Strimback; third row, Cheryl D. Pickle; Jerome M. Meehan; and Lynette S. Hamilton. Also graduating but not participating in ceremony were Sheila L. McDiarmid and Juanita J. Karrar. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) In a class more than double the size of last year’s, thirteen adults received high school diplomas from Maple Valley Schools’ Adult Education program Thur­ sday evening. The class was the sixth to graduate from Maple Valley since the program was in­ stituted here in 1974. Ernest H. Jacoby, Com­ munity School Director, presided over Thursday’s formal graduation ceremonies held in the school auditorium. The commencement ad­ dress was / delivered by Stuart Openlander, a con­ sultant with Lansing Community College. Elam Rockwell, secretary of the Maple Valley School Board of Education, welcomed the audience of graduates, family and friends. Adult graduate Jerome Meehan of Nashville gave the response on behalf of the class. Meehan stressed the need for education in today’s job market and advised students M.V. Class of 1980 receive diplomas Rain failed to dampen the spirit of 118 seniors who received diplomas Sunday at Maple Valley High School. The Class of 1980, first of the new decade to graduate at MVHS, tossed their mor­ tarboards into the air and gave a rousing cheer at the conclusion of the ceremony. “Your generation has a better education than any other generation before it,” Dr. Darrell Pollard, Assistant Superintendent of Adrian School, told seniors in his commencement address. But that is secondary, Pollard added. He said the most important thing is what the graduates plan to do with their education. “We are judged by what we do with what we have,” he noted. Pollard said he was fed up with sympathy for the underdog, whom he characterized as one who sets back and “sops up' all our effort and tax dollars and contributes nothing but trouble.” He encouraged the 1980 grads to put their lives in proper perspective. *T m for the UPPER dog, ” concluded Pollard. Dr. Pollard was introduced by Superintendent of Schools Carroll Wolff, who welcomed the large audience to the commencement exercises in the high school gymnasium, James Myers of Nashville gave the salutatorian’s address, humorously telling his classmates that for thirteen years of schooling they were being rewarded with fifteen seconds on stage, a handshake, a piece of paper, a rose and a tassel. “But we don’t need an expensive, time-consuming ceremony to reward us,” concluded Jim, pointing out that education is its own reward. Continued on page 18— Continued on page 17— New ambulance arrives for Nashville base By Susan Hinckley A new ambulance was delivered Friday to the Nashville-based service, and a large portion of the price tag was covered by a federal grant. The U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development furnished $18,000 toward the purchase price of the vehicle and the balance of $5,614 was paid by the Castleton-Maple Grove Ambulance Service. The federal funds are part of a $405,000 Community Block Grant approved last fall for the 2-township Nash­ ville area. The 1980 Ford ambulance was delivered by Don Holmquist, representing Dennis Distributors, Inc.,of Flint. A new 1980 ambulance was delivered Friday to the Nashville-based service and a large portion was paid with federal grant funds. Checks were presented by representatives of the Castleton-Maple Grove Ambulance Service and the U. S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development. From left: Ted McKelvey, Maple Grove ambulance bulance board; Don Holmquist, of Dennis Twp Supervisor and president of the am Distributors of Flint, who sold the vehicle; Steven Reid, Administrative Assistant in the Barry County Grants Office: and Doug Aspinall, president of the local ambulance squad. (MaPle Valley News photoby Susan Hlnck,ey) The Econoline 350 van is equipped with a wide variety of emergency medical equipment including- a portable aspirator, CPR board, demand valve, oxygen supply, wall suction, obstetrics kit^ poison an­ tidote kit, blood pressure cup, stethoscope, burn sheets, cot and stretchers. The new unit is designed with increased head room as required by state regulation, and also provides more storage area than in the old ambulance. . A special feature in the new ambulance is a silent communication system that allows the Emergency Medical Technician at­ tending a patient to alert the ambulance driver to the condition of the subject without alarming him by verbal communication. The driver is alerted by a light panel near the dash. The ambulance will soon be equipped with a new 4Channel 2-way Motorola radio for communication with the dispatching base in Hastings. That unit has been ordered from a Lansing dealer and is expected in about two weeks, at which time the new ambulance will be operational. The 2-way radio will be paid for by recent donations of $2,000 from the Nashville Lions Club and $500 from the local Chamber of Commerce. Chamber makes bike racks -for downtown Vermontville Thanks to the efforts of the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce, bike riders will have the convenience of placing their bicycles in newly installed racks when they come to shop downtown. Bill Mason, Vermontville Village President, and Pat O'Dell, president of the Chamber, admire the first of four bike racks which will be placed in the downtown area. The Chamber is making the racks and still needs some second-hand pipe to complete the project. Anyone who would like to contribute to the project in this way is asked to contact Mrs. O'Dell. (Maple Valley News photo by Virginia Alles) �The Maple Volley News, Nashville Wednesday. June 4; 1980— Poge*2 Nashville News Graduates of long ago are attracting quite a bit of at­ tention at Putnam Public Library. Displayed on a table in the Main Room are pictures of Nashville’s high school graduating classes of 1895,1917, 1926 and 1956, that the library received as a “bonus" gift last week. These large poster-sized photos were “extras" printed in an alumni picture updating program at Maple Valley High School. There, in large loose-leaf style wall display racks, volunteers Nelson and Geneva Brumm of Nashville have been working to arrange and identify photos of NHS graduates dating back to 1895. The earliest class to graduate at Nashville was in 1887, but so far they have located group photos only back to 1895. In a combined school and alumni association effort, a few large photo prints are made each year from smaller sized old photos that are often loaned for the project. There is also a similar display of Vermontville High and Maple Valley graduates at the school. In time, it is hoped that every graduating class of each will be represented in the alumni display in the halls of MVHS. Meanwhile, library patrons in Nashville are thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to view the duplicates brought to Putnam by Nelson Brumm. Also attracting attention in the photo display at Putnam are pictures of the NHS Class of 1918 and Class of 1955. Both were presented to the library last week by Peg Mater of Nashville. Her mother, tbe late Mrs. Mildred Purchiss Mater, is pictured in the Class of 1918 and Peg is in the Class of 1955. All the recently donated class photos will become part of the permanent Michigan and Local History collection exhibited in a refurbished room on the second floor of Putnam Public Library. Photos and other bits of- local memorabilia are always a welcome addition to that display. Thanks to a recept story in the Maple Valley News, the final dozen homes being sought for rehabilitation through a federal grant to the Nashville area have been located. Thirty-five homes have now been approved for the project, to be financed by $210,000 of a total $405,000 Community Block Grant from the U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development. .Steven L. Reid, administrative assistant in the Barry County Grants Office, who is responsible for administering the Nashvillearea grant, reports that his phone literally “rang off the hook” after the May 14 M.V.N. story which noted that the program was still twelve homes short of its goal. Now that additional number of qualified homeowners has been found, By Susan Hinckley bringing to thirty-five the total count of Castleton­ Maple Grove area dwellings that will benefit from the federal grant. Repairs costing up to $8,000 per residence will be made to the homes to bring them up to Barry County’s basic maintenance code. The program is aimed at im­ proving owner-occupied homes of low-income families. Eligibility is based on family size and income. A few local homes have already been completed, and bidding and construction are underway on several others. Visiting in Nashville recently are former local residents Jack and Virginia Green of Melbourne, Florida. They called on her mother, Mrs. Theresa Hess, and brother and family, Jack and Catherine Hess, and other relatives and friends in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Klont of Lansing were recent callers on his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville. The Klonts had just returned to Michigan after wintering in Florida. When the local Assembly of God was established in a storefront building on Nashville’s North Main Street in 1953, Rev. Malcom Miller was its founder and first pastor. The church was housed in a building that stood on the site of the present-day Hecker Agency. Since then, the church has greatly expanded, building a new facility on Reed Street in the late 1960’s. In honor of the June “Rally Month” at the Assembly of God, Rev. Miller will travel from his home in Atlanta, Georgia, to speak at both the morning and evening worship service at the Nashville church on Sunday, June 8. Rev. Miller left the village a few years after establishment of the local church, and the pastorate changed several times before the arrival of Rev. Robert Taylor, the present pastor Who came here from Charlotte in 1966. Several other special events are planned in recognition off “Rally Month” and this column will keep readers posted on upcoming programs at the Assembly of God. Gd. An unused and hazardous east-west sidewalk bounding Central Park’s south side was removed by Nashville’s DPW crew last week,, thereby slightly expanding the parking area behind Village Hall. A low rail fence will be installed to delineate the graveled lot from the adjacent lawn. The old cement walk once ran bet­ ween Main Street and Pine Alley, beside the old Flo Theater, and it has been in a deteriorating state since the movie house was razed in the 1960’s. The village recently purchased the now vacant site of the old theater which connects the Nashvilleowed properties of Village Hall and Central Park. The United Methodist Women will meet at the Community House in Nash­ ville at 7:30 p.m. Wed­ nesday, June 4. James and Elizabeth (Smith) Good of Silver Springs, Maryland, were in Michigan last week to visit friends and relatives, and they spent several days here with Genevieve Hafner and her mother, Mrs. Emily Hafner, of Nashville. Mrs. Good is a Nashville native, having grown up on her family’s farm west of tow. She graduated from NHS in 1927. A large antique Bible, which has been passed dow through several generations of the family of Harley Wrigglesworth of Nashville, was recently mended and refurbished by the staff at Putnam Public Library. The task was done under a p program instituted earlier this year by the local Friends of the Library as a fuhdraiser. The FOL members have had several sessions of instruction by the local library staff to learn the proper technique of mending books. Since the Wrigglesworth volume was such an unusual task, the staff volunteered to undertake that project themselves. In appreciation for restoration of the Bible, a generous donation was given to the FOL for use in their work atPutnam Public Library. Mrs. Leah (Walrath) Partridge of Flint was in Nashville on Memorial Day to call on Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Margaret) Engle and family. Mrs. Partridge i a Nashville native, the is daughter of the late Hi Walrath, who is well remembered as a talented musician and leader of the village band. Leah made the holiday trip to Nashville with her daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Harry Cole of Grand Ledge, with whom she had spent a week prior to her visit here. Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville was in Battle Creek last Wednesday evening where she and her friend, Mrs. Dorothy Vickers of that city, called on Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lewis and daughter; Mrs. Arthur Ritchey; and Mrs. Greta Murphy, all of Battle Creek; Mrs. Edna McConnell of Battle Creek was a Memorial weekend guest at the home of her sister, Mrs. Viola Beystrum of Nashville. While here, she ac-. companied her sister to the Barry County Medical Care Facility to call on Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville, who is confined there recovering from a fractured hip.. Mr. _ and Mrs. Fred (Marguerite) Ackett of Nashville were in Greenville Saturday for the wedding of her great niece, Marianne Ferguson, to Gregory Merchum. The bride is the daughter of Carlton and Mary Ferguson, former Hastings residents now of Greenville. The young couple plans to reside in Ann Arbor. Mr. and Mrs.. Gaylord Dennis of Howell were Sunday afternoon callers on Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shull of Nashville. A Wednesday afternoon visitor at the Shull home was Mrs. Artie Dennis of Nashville. Later, she accompanied Leonard and Veda to Hastings for dinner out. Mrs. Arlie Stambaugh of Nashville was a Memorial weekend guest of Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville. Monday, Mrs. Ramsey prepared a. carry-in dinner AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES *SS!S VERMONTVIllE BIBLE CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. A.M. Worship. .9:15 Sunday School*... 10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. ST. CYRIL CATHOUC CHURCH 203 N. Stat9em, N MasChfvniltlae UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, NashvillK ei__ Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School ..11 a.m.. Holy Day Masses (% mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday >.......... 6p.m. ^un^aYSchool .. 10 a.m. the evening before Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m. Morn.in9 Service . 11 a.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI rev. Leonard putnam Evening Service .. 7 p.m. REV. PAULL. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ...11 Evening Worship .. 7 Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 a.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. a.m. AM Service ........ 11 a.m. p.m PM Service........... 7 p.m. Wed. Service......... 7 p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Assistant...Don Roscoe Youth...Roger Claypool MAPLE GROVE Rim r URCH PASTOR MARVIN POTTER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 South Main, Vermontville Church School ... 10 a.m. Church Worship ..11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship ...11a.m. Morning Worship .11 a.m. P.M. worship........ 7 p.m.Evening Worship ..7p.m. Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening Worship 7p.m.Prayer Meeting. ,.7 p.m. Rev. Richard Wadsworth PASTOR RANDY REED which the two ladies took to the home of Mrs. Esther Appelman at Thornapple Lake, and spent' the af­ ternoon there visiting. Parking was at a premium near the library and fire station on North Main Street last Wednesday, as Mrs. Helen Huwe’s semi-annual Rummage Sale got un­ derway in the old Nazarene Church quarters. The gigantic 3-day event always attracts a huge crowd of browsers and buyers. Helen has a great knack for attractively displaying imof mense quantities and other glassware “goodies”, arranging items neatly on long tables and stashing the overflow un­ derneath so that not an inch of floor space is wasted. While traffic was bumper to - bumper outside, bargain hunters were often elbow - to - elbow inside. A Tneeting for all Vacation Bible School workers will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the Nashville United Methodist Church. Attending the Annual Conference Session of the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church will be Rev. Leonard Putnam and Mrs. Clifton (Evelyn) Mason of Nash­ ville. Mrs. Mason has been designated as a Lay Member representative of the local church. The 4-day session at Albion College starts Wednesday, June 11The Golden Agers of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at noon Friday, June 13, for a potluck dinner at the Community House. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Andrews of Curtis Road will host a potluck picnic Sunday, June TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School..... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ...... 10:30 a.m. Church Service... 11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �*JN X ■XX WlaMla J WJ <S» kS Si wS? kSjjS? $$• ’ Nf•* ■«4 ’ Nfe Nf e u* u* ;y». s(^ * Q’ Ji X X s* s* *Q •s•X*i {aS}'1 {aS}'1 .^t of J,’gSM”i ’ *r®ue <&< ’A’fy <2 nd *li»n9d !“« 188 ■* J’ttf 2Kdh^ K®dh^ h Siyi Siyiaii ‘WatdKj. Hlliasi/ WMiail^ Wthtiii ilrieDae ilrieDaeAftim Aftim Hik , •tor. the WtsdayjEfu Jsri aid lit Whip! ?»t®r Wel'iiMfe MiiHmadj ^scof Friday, Jdm u, i i Xanl politick fat: j. ifcEa Community [fa& alfeHe. lb.uUhM i fay of Qrtis Rtadiii DHins potluck pcrx 8, for the United Methodist Church. All are welcome to attend the 3 p.m. event, which will feature swimming and other recreational activities. John and Lois Lane of Battle Creek were Memorial Sunday evening supper guests of her parents, Earl and Clara Pennock of Nash­ ville. Also present were Earl’s sister and her husband, Grace and Bill Tarbet of Hastings. Mrs. Howard Jones and daughter, Iris, of Battle Creek, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Miller of Hastings were recent callers on Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz of Nashville. Saturday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz were guests at a family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schantz, Jr., of rural Hastings. There were six­ teen present for the gettogether. Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville had a very busy Memorial weekend. Saturday, she and Esther Buckley of Nashville called on Mrs. Bertha Becker at the Barry County Medical Care Facility, then went on to Hastings to visit Mrs. Gladys Histead of Nashville, who was confined to Pennock Hospital. Sunday, Mrs. drove to Frederick Dimondale to visit her two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Beatrice Abel and Mrs. A. J. DeLong, and found the latter hospitalized at Lansing General. Other relatives with whom Mrs. Frederick visited at Dimondale were nieces, Lois Reynolds and Mr. and Mrs. Vern (Peggy) Foess. Later, - Mrs. Frederick stopped at Charlotte for supper with her daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Edgar Smith. Accompanied by her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Woodbury and daughters of Mrs. Vermontville, Frederick went to Eaton Center Cemetery near Charlotte on Memorial Day. Later, all called on Mr. and For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESAJONES •< yilWtr Ito* TRUMBLE AGENCY '■Auto-Owners Insurance Io«i It 00.0. II#" Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 Mrs. Louis Haley and sons who live nearby. The second annual Junior High Olympics of the Nash­ ville Baptist Church is set for June 6 and 7 at the Steven Knight residence on South M-66. The Olympics is an event that welcomes newlypromoted youngsters into the Junior High level of the Sunday School Dept. Many fun-filled activities are planned for the event, which starts at 6 p.m. Friday and continues with an overnight camp-out until 11 a.m. Saturday. Among the items on the agenda are a “car stuff’ to see how many kids can squeeze into a Volkswagen; a unique ob­ stacle course; a midnight movie; canoe games and a fishing contest on Mr. Knight’s pond. In play last week of teams in the East Division (Nash­ ville area) of a new church softball league, the following scores were reported: Nash­ ville Baptist Oldtimers over Heritage Hills No. 2 by a score of 6-3; Nashville Nazarene over Nashville United Methodist, 11-5; Heritage Hills No. 2 topped Nashville Nazarene, 25-15; and Nashville Baptist Oldtimers overwhelmed Nashville United Methodist, 41-8. The Cloverleaf Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet Thursday, June 5, at the home of Mary and Bill Hecker on Brumm Road. A noon luncheon will be served with Mrs. Dessa Handel and Mrs. Margaret Hecker as co-hostesses. Slides of the Caribbean will be shown to the Nash­ ville Garden Club when members meet today, Tuesday, June 3, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton (Evelyn) Mason of Lawrence Highway. The films are scenes of a trip taken by the Masons. Serving as tea committee for the 2 p.m. event will be Mrs. Christina Van Hom and Mrs. Caroline Jones. Memorial weekend brought a houseful of company to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nash­ ville. Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Reid and children, Betsy, Darwin Allen and Danny, arrived from Cadillac for a few days visit. That day, the Darwin Reids, the Clarence Reids, ancL Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid and children, Michelle and Greg, of Charlotte, all went to the home of Dave and Anetta Tredinnick and family of Hastings for pizza. Memorial weekend Saturday callers at the Clarence Reid home were Vaughn Reid of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Reid and sons, Matt andSherm, of Kalamo; Davy Tredinnick and his sister, Becky, of Hastings; Vernon Reid and daughter, Michelle, of Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. Vere (Olive) Robinson of Bellevue; and Frank andx Ethel Shaver of Battle Creek. Sunday dinner guests at The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, June 4. 1980— Page 3 the Clarence Reid home Thursday, May 22, when an were the Darwin Reids of old friend, John Neville oi Cadillac, the Dave Saginaw, dropped in and Tredinnick family of spent the evening. Guests at • Hastings;and the Vernon the Castelein home Reid family of Charlotte. Memorial Sunday were Sunday lunch guests were Dewey Castelein, Sr.; and Barbara the Darrel Reids of Kalamo. George and Duane A record that puts many Castelein; younger folks to shame is Castelein, all of Battle that ofthe miles tallied by 82- Creek. This week, Dewey year-old Vere Robinson of Castelein, Sr. plans to return Bellevue, father of Margaret to Nashville for a few days Reid of Nashville, in, the visit with his son and family recent Walk-A-Thon for and would enjoy seeing his Hunger there. In the May old friends while here. He 18th event, Mr. Robinson spends his winters in Florida walked the entire 7-mile and just recently returned to route in two hours and Michigan for the summer. twenty minutes. A very Vacation Bible School at impressive feat! the Nashville Church of the • Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nazarene is set for June 9th Deane of Grand Rapids were through 13th from 9:00 to Memorial Day callers on 11:30 a.m. Anyone needing a Mrs. Melissa Showalter of ride may call the Nazarene Nashville. parsonage. The last two weeks of May Don Roscoe, Assistant have been busy ones for Mr. Pastor of the Nashville and Mrs. Lawrence Friddle Baptist Church, ran in the 10of Lacey. On the 16th, they kilometer (12.4 mile) Tulip took Rev. and Mrs. Marvin Time Run held in con­ Potter of rural Nashville to junction with the recent the Cornwell Turkey Farm Tulip Festival at Holland. at Marshall for supper. The With a time of 1 hour and 23 next day, the Friddles at­ minutes, he finished 173 out tended the Bryon Cantrell of nearly 1,400 runners. wedding and reception at Winner of the event was Hastings. On Sunday, May Duane Spitz of Holt, who also 18, the Friddles went to the finished first in Nashville’s Roy Bassett auction. 1979 10,000-meter Harvest Wednesday, they left for Run. Spitz’s time at Holland Weidman to attend the was 1 hour and 3 minutes. graduation of Mrs. Friddle’s Pastor Roscoe will next granddaughter from compete in the 10,000-meter Chippewa Hills High School run to be staged June 14 in in Remus. There were 204 Battle Creek in connection graduates. The Friddles with the Cereal City stayed at the home of her Festival. Along with Tom daughter, Mrs. Ina Johnson. Oleson of Nashville, Pastor Sunday, the Friddles called Roscoe will co-chair Nash­ on her oldest son, Robert ville’s 1980 Harvest Run, end Sexton, and family at Mt. he reminds hopeful par­ Pleasant. Mrs. Friddle also ticipants that they should be visited briefly with her son getting into shape now for Richard Sexton, who was the race. He suggests working at the time, then potential entrants should be accompanied his wife to the running 15 to 20 miles per cemetery at Weidman. The week now to be in condition Friddles returned home for the upcoming Nashville Tuesday following Memorial event, set for September 20. At 11 a.m. Sunday ser­ Day. ' Mr. and Mrs. M. Dewey vices, June 8, at the Nash­ (Mary) Castelein, Jr., of ville Baptist Church, Nashville were very Assistant Pastor Don Roscoe pleasantly surprised will preach on the topic, Bible School to start June 9th For boys and girls in the Maple Valley area, the “good ole summertime” is a season for more than warm weather, picnics, and watermelon feeds. The Church of the Nazarene has announced that vacation Bible school will contribute to the summer’s activity from June 9 to June 15 at the church, 301 Fuller. The time for this weekday event is 9:00-11:30. Director Rosezella Her­ man reports that “this year’s theme will take the children ‘Adventuring with Bible Heroes’.” To ac­ complish this, the daily schedule provides fun times of crafts and recreation, as well as learning experiences with the Bible. According to Rosezella, the goal of this summer’s VBS is to help children from preschool age through young teens develop the spiritual dimension of their lives. This will be ac­ complished through study of some of the familiar characters of the Old Testament. “The public is invited to take advantage of this summertime adventure,” says Rev. Richard Wad­ sworth, pastor of the church. “Our church is in this community because we care about you and your children.” For further in­ formation, call 852-9217. “America’s Three Crises”, and he extends a cordial welcome to everyone in the area to come and hear the message. Gospel singers Lonnie and Brenda Ott of Phoenix, Arizona, will perform at Sunday evening services starting at 7 p.m. June 8, at the Nashville Bapitst Church. A planned June 7th FatherSon Banquet at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene has been postponed due to graduation activities in the community. Details on rescheduling will be published later. 4-H to hold car wash — The 4-H Exchange Trip hosts will be sponsoring a car wash on Saturday, June 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It will be held at Harvath’s Shell Station, 302 S. Cochran in Charlotte. The cost will be $2.00 for outside only and $3.00 for both inside and outside. The proceeds will be used to entertain 4-H delegates from Penn­ sylvania, June 20-27, 1980. 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There were only four graduates: Clarence Barber, Emma Barber, Nashville's 1884 Union School had a 3-year high school curriculum when its first seniors graduated in 1887. There was no commencement in 1890, the year the 3-year course was expanded to four. The Union school burned in 1902 and was replaced with a similarlystyled brick edifice. Alice (Allie) Downs, and Alice Smith. The event was held in the Methodist Church on Friday evening, June 17, 1887, and attracted a great number of people. “The doorway was so crowded that many were unable to gain admittance,” noted a News account. The church was decorated with evergreens and beautiful house plants in full bloom. In addition, elegant bouquets, a traditional gift to graduates at that time, added to the beauty of the sanctuary. Strung above the platform at the head of the room was a banner bearing the motto of the Class of 1887: “We finish but to begin.” The program was lengthy, filled with music and speeches. Un­ dergraduates contributed much of the oration. The high school choir sang but since there was then no high school band, instrumental music was furnished by the Nashville Coronet Band Are You Being Rushed? Need Your Corn Sprayed, Nitrogen Applied? We can do it with 1 trip! CITIZENS ELEVATOR CO 870 S. MAIN - VERMONTVILLE Phone 726-0514 comprised of adults in the community. The four graduates had completed a three-year course of study that then constituted a high school education at Nashville’s new 1884 Union High. The curriculum at the high school reached far beyond what is traditionally con­ sidered the “three R’s” of early education. Studies for the two highest grades at Nashville’s Union School in 1887 were: Bookkeping, Physiology, Algebra, General History, English Literature, Philosophy, German, Latin, Botany, and Geometry. Professor Roberts is generally credited with implementation of this well-rounded study course. Though there were only four graduates in 1887, there were 300 pupils enrolled in Nashville’s school that year, including elementary grades. High school students equaled roughly one-fifth of the total early enrollment, according to figures published in the News in the fall of 1887: “School opened Monday with a total of 225 students. The high school numbers 46. The number of non-resident students is fifteen.” The high ratio of “drop outs” in that day is clearly evidenced by the tiny tally of early graduates: Class of 1887, four; 1888, four; 1889, seven; 1891, six; 1892, five. There were no graduates at NHS in 1890 because that was the year the high school curriculum was advanced from a three to a four year course. The number of seniors receiving diplomas gradually increased. In 1898, the graduating class of NHS had grown to 17 members. The following year, the number of graduates dropped back to a dozen. As senior classes ex­ panded, so did the activities surrounding commencement. “Graduation activities will commence June 10 with Baccalaureate services at the Methodist Church,” advised the News in 1900. “On June 13 will be the Junior-Senior reception at the Opera House, followed by a Class Night program on Thursday, June 15. The alumni banquet and reunion will be held at the Opera House Friday night, June 16.” By then, the Opera House, less than a block from the Methodist Church on Washington Street, had become the focal point of Nashville’s social events. When local businessmen Elihu Chipman and H. M. Lee set about building the 32 x 100 ft. frame structure in 1876, the probably little realized what a vital part the building would play in Nash­ ville history. With 22 ft. high ceilings, a balcony stage at one end and gallery on the other, and a house floor equipped with folding por­ table chairs, the facility lent itself to a wide variety of community activities. Graduation time brought a special glow to the Opera House. For several years, commencement events centered in the half-block of Washington Street between the Methodist Church and the Opera House Nashville’s Union School was destroyed by fire in' 1902 and im­ mediately was replaced with an even more impressive brick edifice on the same site. But it wasn’t until the W. K. Kellogg addition was made to that building in the late 1930 s that there were Elsie Mayo poses with flowers she received at her 1892 graduation from NHS. Bouquets were customary graduation gifts; were often displayed at commencement exercises. A floral garland adorns Elsie's tradi­ tional graduation dress. Boys wore dark suits. Caps and gowns did not come into use at NHS until the 1930's. Elsie holds her large rolled diploma. Five were awarded that year. (Photo loaned, courtesy Helen Furniss) The 1881 Methodist Church on Washington St. was the scene of Nashville's first graduation in 1887. There was an overflow crowd to watch the class of four seniors receive diplomas. Many later commencement exercises were staged at the Opera House, half a block away. adequate facilities to stage graduation exercises at the school. Then, the spacious new auditorium-gymnasium with balcony and stage (in present-day Kellogg School) became the center of Nashville’s high school commencement events. The program for Nashville’s first high school graduation in 1887 lists the following: Open Air Voluntary by the Nashville Coronet Band; Invocation by Rev. A. H. Gamble; Solo. Cont. next page — The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. June 4, 1980 — Page 5 Citizens of the week Awards for citizenship have been presented to Angel Good, Jeff Butler, Kristi Fraley, Tom Shaw, and Jill Peak. The youngsters attend Fuller Street and Kellogg Elementary Schools in Nashville. Angel Good is a first grade student in Rose Dunham’s room. Angel is six years old and the daughter of Ruth Good of Nashville. Spelling is Angel’s favorite subject. In her spare time, she likes to make yarn chains. Jeff Butler, the son of Susie and Alvin Butler of Evart Road, is a second grader in Ms. Stark’s room. Math and reading are the youngster’s favorite sub­ jects. Jeff, 8, enjoys bike riding and playing ball. He also likes playing cards and collecting little horses.” Kristi Fraley, a third grade .student, is in Mrs. Pam Hunt’s room. Math spelling, music, and gym are her favorite subjects in school. The nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Fraley of Valley Hwy., Kristi enjoys outdoor activities. Playing catch and softball and riding horses are in­ terests she pursues. Playing with her little dog is another activity Kristi likes. Tom Shaw is the 11-yearold son of Joseph Shaw of Bivans Rd. Tom likes hiking, swim­ ming, and bicycling. Math is his favorite sub­ ject as a fifth grade student in Pauline Hunt’s room. Jill Peake selects math and social studies as the subjects she likes most at Kellogg School. Jill is the 12-y ear-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Peake of South Clark Rd. Collecting stuffed animals is one of Jill’s hobbies. She also likes to swim and go skate boarding. Former Eaton County 4-H members eligible for $600°° scholarship Good citizens at Fuller School are (from the top) Jeff Butler, Kristi Fraley, and Angel Good. Memories of the past, eontmued Jill Peake and Tom Shaw received citizenship awards at Kellogg Elementary School this week. All of the Eaton County Schools” by Myron J. Stanton*’ Valedictory by women who will be attending Alice Smith; Solo, “Class College Week are invited to Song” by Clarence H. an Orientation meeting on Barber; Address by Supt. W. Tuesday, June 10, from 7 to 8 W. Wirt of Indiana; p.m. at the Extension Office, Presentation of Diplomas by 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Participants will discuss Prof. J. W. Roberts; Address tran­ by Hon. Joseph E. class selections, Estabrook; Music, sportation, College Week “Valedictory Song” by C.H. optional activities, and Barber, Edna Truman, and follow-up re-teaching op­ Mabel Selleck; and the portunities in the county. Benediction by Rev. W. A. Kohler. Phone •These participants in the Local woman graduates ceremony were Juniors who ACTION graduated the following with honors from MSU year, in 1888. Cindy Sue Hickey, Want-Ads! daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Marisch of Nashville, will graduate with honors on June 7th from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES in Mathematics. Cindy graduated from BID MEETING Maple Valley High School in Any individual or company interested 1975, and was valedictorian of her class. in bidding on the construction of a Safety She has now accpeted a (ambulance) Center and Community position with American Center for the Nashville area, should National Life Insurance attend the meeting on JUNE 10, 8:00 p.m. Company in Lansing. ■ BEAUTY SHOP 157 South Main Vermontville. Mich. Hair.ty the Whole K Mycitracin*Bjgf' f'“"k NOW... Action-Ads FOR SALE: 1974 Suzuki TM 100. Lag down shocks, good condition. Needs chain and sprockets, $300 firm. Phone 852-9208. FOR SALE: 4 male puppies, 9 weeks old Black Lab, $35.00 each. Had 1st shots. Phone 726-0623. BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. 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(Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) A former Eaton County 4­ some phasein the marketing H member could be one of and transportation of nine young people from the agricultural commodities or Midwest to receive $600 forest products. scholarships from the “4-H’ers looking for ways Chicago and Northwestern to finance their college Transportation Co., says studies shouldn’t pass up this Nancy Diuble, Eaton County opportunity to vie for 4-H Youth Agent. financial assistance,” Diuble According to Diuble, the says. scholarships will be awarded Eaton County residents to present or former 4-H’ers interested in the scholarship majoring in forestry, program should contact agribusiness or agricultural Diuble at the Eaton County economics. Cooperative Extension To qualify, candidates Service office, or call 543­ must be enrolled in college 2310. this fall as juniors, seniors or graduate students. 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Fore Golf Course on North The large quantity of Main. mulberry trees on the land, Perched high on a hill bounded on the south by overlooking the Thornapple Kellogg Street and on the Valley, the chibhouse at- west by North Main, tracted visitors who enjoyed suggested the appropriate the spectacular view from name for the 11-hole course the facility’s panoramic The unique layout makes windows while both serious possible the playing of the and “first time” golfers took course as an 18-holer. to the greens “We have the standard Opening of Mulberry Fore nine,” explains Hecker, was the realization of a 7­ “plus an additional two holes year dream lor owners Mary that blend in to make an By Susan Hinckley alternate nine” Hecker will spend most of his summer keeping the grounds in tip-top shape. He will have two part-time helpers. Inside the clubhouse, Mary will oversee the operation with the assistance of three employees. The course will be open seven days a week. Snacks and soft drinks are now available at the clubhouse; Mary hopes to offer a sand­ wich menu later. Family and single memberships are available at Mulberry Fore, and both offer use of a locker in the Owner Bill Hecker chats with Memorial Day guests at Mulberry Fore Golf Course, Nashville's newest recreational facility. (Seated at table are Mrs. Theresa Hess and Jack Hess, both of Nashville, and Mrs. Virginia Green of Melbourne, Florida. 7 C|j 11 RM IIICUUI Now...OPEN FOR PLAY Mulberry Fore GOLF COURSE Kim Dean, left, of Hastings, chats with her mother, Mary Hecker, near the maqnificent stone fireplace on the north wall of the clubhouse at Mulberry Ford. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) attractive shower and dressing room facilities in the basement of the clubhouse. Non-members may play the course by payment of a small greens fee. Electric golf carts are available' at a nominal charge for those who do not wish to walk the course. Rental clubs are also available. “We offer very com­ petitive prices,” said Hecker. The family mem­ berships include two adults and any children under age 18. Mary Hecker pours a cup of coffee for her husband, Bill, as he takes a brief Memorial Day break from tending the grounds on their new 11 -hole golf course. Leagues Now Forming OPENINGS for Wed. Night Men's League TEE OFF Between 4:30 and 6 P.M. Wed. Morning Early Bird MEN'S LEAGUE First TEE OFF - 7:30 A.M. 2 Ladies’ Leagues Now Forming v ' 1 MORNING and 1 EVENING \ If Interested, Call 852-0760 A—, o Located on the north edge of Nashville on M-66— Mulberry wore Golf Course 955 North Main Nashville, Michigan 49073 ONE 517-852-0760 a^kbridgls\iiVbackgroundKV,lle dent'St' teeS off at Mu,berrY Fore near rUStr w^ SOirdy^Kcdomazoo ££££** �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, June 4. 1980 — Page 7 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS - EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN...TO BE HELD JUNE 9, 1980 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Annual Election of the School District will be held on Monday, June 9, 1980, 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 one (1) member to the Board of Education of the district for a full term of four (4) years ending in 1984. ‘The Party’s Over’... Kim Hansen, member of the maintenance staff at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, uses an air compressor Wednesday afternoon in an attempt to eradicate messages scrawled with black spray paint on the brick exterior of the school building. The unknown culprit apparently struck Friday evening, only a few hours after the student body had been rewarded with a party paid for with savings in the vandalism fund, set aside each year by the school board. Any vandalism expense incurred throughout the school year is deducted from the fund, and the party is an annual incentive for students to halt any such destruction to their school building. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Sacred concert June 8 at Vermontville Bible Church TRWEINSME! We Will Give You... ST/F OO fro r your OLD BOOTS Regardless of their condition on any... HIP BOOTS or WADERS — IN STOCK — An Ensemble from Pen­ sacola Christian College will present a program of sacred music on June 8th at 7:00 p.m. at Vermontville Bible Church - Vermontville, MI The Ensemble consists of five young people and two faculty representatives. The program will feature sacred music, speech, and a multi­ media slide presentation about the Florida college. The members of the En­ semble are Kim Dowdy, Georgia; Luwanda Lavender, North CarolinaMelinda Holmes, Florida; Ken Levesque, Connecticut; and Mark Smith, Florida. The faculty representative will provide information about the College, which has grown from 80 students to over 800 students in just six years. Located on the sunny Gulf Coast of the Florida Panhandle, Pensacola Christian provides four-year academic programs in thirteen areas. Degree programs include Bible, ministerial, missions, educat on, nursing, speech, art, music and business. Also available are one- and twoyear secretarial programs and graduate programs in Bible, education, music and speech. This Ensemble is one of six from the College traveling throughout the continental United States. These En­ sembles will perform in over 500 churches in 46 States and Canada throughout the summer. There is no admission charge for this program. Make your plans now to attend. Action-Ads CALL LANGHAM’S REMODELING for your roof, chimney,eavestroughing, and repairs. License, 852-9300, Nashville. (6-4) GAS Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main • Phone 852-0713 HOURS: 8:30 - 5:30 Monday thru Saturday CONVERSION BURNERS AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE HOMES: Nashville Heating, 205*/2 S. Main, Nashville, Mich., 852­ 9231. (tfn) THE FOLLOWING PERSON HAS BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY: FREDRICK R. CORKINS TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the Annual School Election: 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 3 mills ($3.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1980, for the purpose of providing 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 dis­ trice 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 con­ sists 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 13, 1980, the records of this Office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limita­ tion 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 Eaton County: By Vermontville Township: By Carmel Township: By Chester Township: By Kalamo Township: By Sunfield Township: By the School District: None 1.5 M. thru 1997 None None None 1 M. Act 33 P.A. 1957 Indefinite 14 mills, 1980 and 1981 Robert Cole Treasurer, Eaton County, Michigan I, Elsie B. Furrow, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of March 18, 1980, 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 Barcy County: By Baltimore Township: By Castleton Township: By Assyria Townships By Hastings Township: By Maple Grove Township: By the School District: None None mill, 1980 only None None 1 milt, 1980 only 14 mills, 1980 and 1981 Elsie B. Furrow _______________ Treasurer, Barry County, Michigan This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Elam I. Rockwell_________________ Secretary, Board of Education �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, June4, 1980—Page8 Memorial Day 1980 — Parade & services highlights in Nashville Clear skies and sunshine blessed Nashville’s traditional Memorial Day parade Monday. The event was sponsored by Thor­ napple Valley VFW Post 8260. The march began at the Thornapple River bridge near Putnam Park at 10 a.m. and terminated at Lakeview Cemetery, where special military memorial services were conducted. wreath-throwing A ceremony at the river bridge honored the Navy dead, and a stop at the old fire bell monument on the lawn at Putnam Public Library commemorated Nashville’s departed firemen. Rev. Randy Reed of Nash­ ville offered the prayers at the bridge and fire memorial ceremonies. At Lakeview Cemetery, Rev. William Brown of Bellevue delivered the address. A color guard of the local VFW Post and Auxiliary led the parade. Music was furnished by the Maple Valley High School band. Other marchers included local Scout troops. Navy mothers rode in a special auto, and the VFW Poppy Queen, a little four-year-old Marcie Reid of Nashville, was also featured in the parade. The Nashville-based fire and ambulance departments were represented by men in uniform driving shiny red emergency vehicles. The entourage was guided by the Nashville police and Barry County Sheriff’s Dept. Of course,^ the customary equine entries brought up the rear. Several Scouts partici­ pated in Nashville's Memorial Day parade. The banner is for Cub Scout Pack 3176. Mrs. Frieda Laurent of Nashville, representing Navy Mothers, prepares to toss a commemorative bouquet into the Thornapple River to honor the Navy dead. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Nashville fireman pause at the old Fire Bell Monument on the lawn of Putnam Public Library. A prayer was offered in memory of Nashville's departed firemen. From left: John Mason, Eldon Day, Douglas Yarger, chief; Bob Wood, Earl Wilson, Larry Decker, and retired fireman Fred Ackett. Spectators gathered under the shady maples at Lakeview Cemetery to witness Memorial Day services there. Sftrj&J,: Scouts of Cub Pack 3176 raise Old Glory at the start of memorial services that followed the parade at Lakeview Cemetery. u ttedngTn e ng n theb?eeze.d e eeze. StfUtS prOudly on Nashville's Main Street with banners �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, June 4, 1980 — Page 9 Local youth Washington D.C. bound By Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Nyle Wells, a 15 year old 4­ H club member from Ver­ montville, has been selected to represent Eaton County 4­ H at the 1980 Citizenship Washington Focus program. Nyle will join thirty-four Michigan 4-H’ers from she other counties, as they spend June 21-28 in Washington, D.C. The 4-H’ers will use the nation’s Capitol as a classroom in order to learn more about their rights, responsibilities and heritage as American citizens. Nyle will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, seminars and field trips. He has also arranged to meet with our elected representatives on Capitol Hill. In addition to being an active 4-H member, Nyle is very involved in school, church, and community activities, including serving as chairman of the local Muscular Dystrophy Association. The trip costs From our readers To the Communities of the Maple Valley School District: It is my deep regret that, on a day set aside for honoring those who have given their lives in the service of our country, a decision I alone made would cause ill feelings between the communities of Ver­ montville and Nashville. I can offer no excuses, only a possible explanation for the parade mix-up. Many things have hap­ pened this year with which I have been very unfamiliar and have not totally un­ derstood. The Memorial Day parades were such a situation. At the time I was first contacted, I did not know which town was to receive the high school band, hence the mistake. Above all, I am deeply sorry that this decision, I alone am responsible for, might have resulted in ill feeling towards the ad­ ministration and organizations which have supported my program. I have enjoyed my position here this year and look op­ timistically toward building a strong and active band program in Maple Valley. I am deeply sorry for the $300, the majority being paid by Nyle. Anyone wishing to help support Nyle in this learning experience, may do so by sending a taxdeductible contribution to the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service,' 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, MI 48813. Family planning clinic planned Information, counseling, supplies,, pap smears, pregnancy, testing, infertility counseling and referral offered at the BarryEaton District Health Department Family Planning Program. Evening parade mix-up and am also clinics by appointment on sure the knowledge I have June 10 and 24. Call in or stop gained this year will prevent in each Tuesday and Friday, such a circumstance from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 220 W. Court Street. Phone 945-9516. No happening again. To the communities of charge. Teens welcome, Maple Valley, I offer my parental permission not sincerest apology for the required. (6-24) error. T° Wayne Foster and the Vermontville Post, I extend all my gratitude for Canning bulletins their understanding andpatience — And to all those available who have supported my All the experts ‘recomprogram this year, a big mend up-to-date canning heartfelt heartfelt thanks. thanks. methods, because they are Sincerely, safer, according to ExRoy Johnson, tension Home Economist, Band Director Ann Ross. So stop by the Maple Valley Schools Cooperative Extension Office to pick up free copies of: Home Canning of Fruits and Vegetables; Making Pickles and Relishes, at Home; and How to Make Jellies, Jams and Preserves at Home. Vermontville news by.,.Ava Kroger Open house for Brumms An open house in honor of the 25th wedding annversary for anniversary or Victor c or an and Mabel ae (reg) (Krieg) Brumm rumm o of 510 N. Main of Nashville will be hosted by their children: Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Purchis and Mr. & Mrs. Justin Cooley of Nashville; Mr. & Mrs. Harry Thill of Saline; and Mr. & Mrs. Ray Porter of Battle Creek. The e reception recepon will w be e held e at a the e Nashville as ve United n e Methodist Church in the Community House on Sunday, June 8 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. All relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. No gifts please. NOTICE of ... PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with Act 183 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, and Article Vlll-R of the Eaton County Rural Zoning Ordinance, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thato public hearing will be held by the Eaton County Planning Commission on June 11, 1980 at 8:00 p.m. in the Eaton County Courthouse, Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, Michigan. The following request a Temporary Use Permit to place a mobile home: TU-10-80 Millard Root, Ainger Rd., Chester Twp., Sqc. 8, for continuous farm labor TU-13-80 Ronald Grider, Nashville Hwy., Vermont­ ville Twp., Sec._29 for continuous farm labor. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Thrasher returned Tuesday from a week’s visit with their son and wife and grandson at Silver Springs, Maryland. Mrs. Leta Nagle, and both Mrs. Diana Bennett, of atterided the open house for Mecosta, was a Saturday Sue Hickey in Nashville. visitor of her grandmother, Many graduation open houses Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nashville VFW & Auxiliary Benedict are rejoicing over the birth of their first great­ grandson to-Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lipp (Patti Brimmer). He will answer to the name SATURDAY, JUNE 7th of Eric Michael. Weekend visitors of Mr. • SWEDISH MEATBALLS and Mrs. Harold Benedict were the Leroy Wion family • STUFFED PORK CHOPS from N. Manchester, Ind.; Serving 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. the David Rishels from Rossville, Ind.,; Bruce Chairman: Jenny Allan Benedict family from Arlington Hts., Ill.-; Terry Benedict from Troy. On Sunday, they all attended the open house for Bobbi Jo Brimmer at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brimmer, in Charlotte. All of Mrs. Mabel Shetenhelm’s family at­ tended the Methodist Church Sunday to hear Rev. Arthur Mix from Iola, Kansas. They met for a family dinner at the church later. Friends of Mr. Paul Tubbs of Hastings are sorry to hear he is in Rm. 325, Pennock Hospital, following a stroke. Mrs. Ella Saylor and Mrs. Dora Nisse are now living in Potterville. 8260 Penny Supper BOB’S Garage 24-HOUR Wrecker Service HOURS: 10 to 10 General repairs and welding. SMALL ENGINE WORK 852-1639 134 W. Sherman St. NASHVILLE Heckaman Come and inspect the Award Winning, energy efficient HECKAMAN HOMES of the 80's. 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June 4. 1980 — Poge 10 Second graders surprise Miss Drake with a bridal shower Ashcraft, Jennifer Baker, Paul Boldrey, Kathy Carl, John Childers, Paula Davis, Jason D’Onofrio, Heather Hawkins, Shawn Herman, Michael Hoekstra, Jackie Hulsebos, Terry Kellogg, Christina Kelly, Nicole Kipp, Scott Knoll, Kerrie Lamie, Tiny bell-shaped decorated cakes were served as Dawn Lundquist, Ricky refreshments. Here, Miss Drake prepares to sample McKee, Kevin Pixley, Jeremy Prong, Heidi Reese, the confection. Jason Royal, Michael Overwhelmed was the way Miss Drake’s new kitchen­ Schantz, Aimee Stall, Eric Miss Anne Drake described in addition, a special Steidle, William Visger, her reaction to a surprise group gift was presented to Matilde Walliczek, and bridal shower given by her Miss Drake as a memento of Jenny Wolcott. Miss Drake and Tim second grade students last the class. Each child’s name week. was enscribed on an apron Byrnes, a Maplewood sixth The morning party was the and the pocket was em­ grade teacher, will be result of weeks of planning blazoned with “Memories of married during a June 28 by room mothers: Mrs. Your 1980 2nd Grade Class.” ceremony at St. Anne’s Nancy Carl, Mrs. Maxine Names of the room mothers Church in Bellvue. Both plan to continue their Pixley, Mrs. Sharon Reese, adorned the apron strings. and Mrs. Brenda Steidle. The entire class chipped-in teaching positions next year. Miss Drake has taught fourHoward Yost, principal of to purchase the apron. Fuller Street Elementary Bell-shaped, individual, years at Fuller and Byrnes School, and Janice Filter, decorated cakes were served has been at Maplewood for school secretary, were very along with kool-aid to carry eight years. helpful in making the event a out the bridal shower theme. The couple plan to reside success. 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Second grade students gathered around their teacher as she displays the lovely apron which contains all of their names. The pocket says "Memories of Your 1980 2nd Grade Class." (Maple Valley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) Maplewood students create map of their school Using a lot of creativity, yarn, paint, paper, cloth, crayons, and string, students in Mrs. Fox's resource room at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville have completed this wonderful map of the school. The children spent a month working on the project and have presented it to their principal, Mr. Christensen, to hang in the school office. ACTION-ADS YARD SALE: South of Nashville. Studio couch, furniture, aquarium, high chair, sewing machine, T.V., aluminum windows, Jr. size 5-7 and children’s clothes, misc. June 6, 7 & 8, M-66 S., E. on Butler Rd., one mile north on Guy Road to first house. T Thompsom ^s. Fox contributed to the TmhoapmpmsoankinMgrsprofjLexcxt.. TTohded y e,,) >Tio my Morrls Thompson, Mrs fLxx. Todd ’’ ( ° ’ Ronnie Ho'"' Cindy Dunkleberger. and Dennis k Om< (Photos by Virginia Alles) �The Maple Valley News.^Nashville, Wednesday. June 4. 1980 —Page 11 Voters will decide millage issue June 9 A proposed “three-mill increase for operations of the Maple Valley Schools will be decided when voters go to the polls Monday, June 9. The issue will appear on the ballot during the annual school board election to fill one four-year seat on the board. Frederick Corkins is the only candidate on the ballot for the position on the school board. He is seeking to fill the seat of incumbent Charles Viele who is not seeking re-election. All registered voters are eligible to vote in the June 9 election. Electors in the Nashville area will be voting at the Kellogg gymnasium. In the Vermontville area, voting will take place in the kindergarten room at Maplewood Elementary. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at both locations. Application forms for absentee ballots may be obtained by contacting the superintendent’s office at 11090 Nashville Highway or by calling 852-9699. The millage question appears on the ballot as “Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assesed against all The last operational property in the Maple Valley millage increase at Maple Schools be increased by Valley was in 1974. The three mills ($3 on each district presently operates $1,000) on state equalized on 22.3 mills. Of that amount valuation for the year 1980, 14 mills have been approved for the purpose of providing by voters; 8.3 mills are additional funds for allocated by the county. operational purposes.” Wolff said funds available Additional funds are at the local level continue to necessary if the school be one of the lowest in the district is going to be able to state. Out of the 529 k-12 maintain a comparable school districts in Michigan, educational program, said the Maple Valley School Superintendent Carroll District was ranked 521 out Wolff. “Even with the ap­ of 529 school districts for proval of the three mills, it lowest tax levies acwill most likely be necessary cording to information to make some reductions in supplied by the Michigan certain areas of the Department of Education for educational program con­ the 1978-79 school year. sidering increasing costs,” That same state departhe said. It is also uncertain as to the total amount of the reduction in state aid because of the economy in the state, Wolff pointed out. "The school district has already been notified that there will be a reduction of $26,302 in the state aid payment due this summer. Unless the economy im­ proves in the near future, Tennis classes are further reductions could easily be greater than the available this summer, amount already approved in starting June 5, on every Tuesday and Thursday Lansing.” morning from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., ending July 1, 1980. These classes are open to girls age 10-12. Fundamentals of the game will be covered, including drills to improve eye-hand A coordination with the ball, also covering forehand, backhand, and service and footwork necessary to execute a good game, plus a basic understanding of scoring a game. Each person will be ex­ pected to have a racket, State Representative three tennis balls and must wear tennis shoes. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - The House has approved A total class fee for the HJR “M”, which proposes a constitutional amendment allowing an appointment to fill a lieutenant - governor vacancy. The appointee could not vote on Senate ties or succeed to the governorship. SUMMER JOBS - The Labor Department has announced that about 50,000 Michigan youths will be hired for CETA In the final home game of summer jobs this year. Jobs will pay minimum wage and the year, the J.V.’s lost to a are intended to improve job skills. Apply at your nearest very strong Pennfield team CETA office. 11-2. It was the poorest game POLITICAL ACTIVITY - The Michigan Supreme Court of the year for the Lions. We has upheld a 1976 law which allows off-duty political activity made 12 errors on the field by government civil service employees. However, there are and allowed 7 unearned runs still several restrictions which apply to such political ac­ to cross the plate. The Lions tivity. ' picked up only two hits and TAX PROPOSAL,- The legislature is now reviewing SJR they were by Jeff “X” and SB 1169-77, which together would give about $800 Christensen and Tony million in property tax relief coupled with a 1.5 percent Dunkelburger. increase in the sales tax. Also included is a provision to On Wednesday, they index the exemptions on personal income tax and of a traveled to Portland to finish home’s State Equalized Valuation, to rise with the cost of. a rain-delayed doubleliving. header. M.V. lost the first WELFARE CUTOFF - Governor Milliken has signed into game 6 to 1. Rick Roberts law HB 5199, which toughens residency requirements for suffered his first loss of the welfare recipients. Until now, benefits could not be ter­ season. In the hitting minated until 60 days after recipients left the state or until department, we had 7 hits — they received benefits in another state; now, benefits end two by Mike Kelly, two by unless the absence is temporary of the intent to return has been established. COURT AUTHORITY - The Governor also signed into law HB5553-4 and SB 860, which permit the creation of several new circuit, district and probate court judgeships provided Gary R. Friddle that the local governments involved approve and fund their LANSING, Mich. (AHTNcreation; and also reorganizes municipal courts in some southeastern Michigan communities, again provided the C) May 22 - Gary R. Friddle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. local governments approve. SUPREME AUDIT - The Supreme Court has essentially Friddle, Route 3, Nashville, ordered an audit of the state teachers’ retirement system to Mich., recently enrolled in prove that it now contains enough money to offset un­ the Army’s Delayed Entry Program. derfunding that the Court had previously ruled unThis program is designed constitutional. The legislature passed a 1977 law to remedy to allow the individual to this. take up to one year before GOOD PICKINGS - ’Tis the season for the beginning of a actually entering active bountiful harvest from Michigan farms. You might want to duty. Additionally, this delay write for a free copy of “Country Carousel” which lists over insures that the individual 1,000 pick-your-own farms and roadside markets: will be able to select the Agriculture Dept., P.O. Box 30017,.Lansing, MI 48909. training and even the LOWER LITTER - The DNR reports that beverage location of assignment upon container litter at Michigan’s 82 state parks and recreation areas declined about 90 percent in 1979 following passage of entry. Upon entering the active our “bottle bill” which took effect in December, 1978. Total Army, the individual will litter declined as well. undertake basic training ment report showed that the cost per student at Maple Valley was listed as 489 out of the 529 school districts. This cost is lower than any of the area school districts. Maple Valley’s high school curriculum was improved this year with the addition of classes in business law and consumer mathematics, Wolff said. In recent years, additional classses have been added in the English department with classes being offered on a subject interest area with many of the classes being offered on a semester basis. This school year, the in­ school suspension room has been added at the Jr.-Sr. Sports Girls tennis classes form weekly report from— Ernest Nash eight sessions will be $3.50, to be paid the first session. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High courts will be used. Each person will make their own arrangements for tran­ sportation. In case of rain, the class will be cancelled and made up af ter the week of the 4 th of July. Maximum in the class will be fifteen, early registration is recommended. For early registration or for further information, call 852-9275. . NOTE: Any women in­ terested in playing in a tennis league, please call the Community Ed. office, 852­ 9275, and give your name. If enough interest is shown, we will form a league. J.V.’s win one and lose two Rick Elliston and one by Eric Wolff, Rick Roberts and Bruce Carmoney. The second game was won by M.V. by a score of 4 to 1. Walt Maurer went the distance for the win. He allowed only 1 run, 1 hit and walked four Por­ tland batters in the fiveinning game. The Lions struck first with 4 runs in the first inning on 4 hits and a sacrifice fly. The hits in the game were by Jeff Christensen (two) and one by Rick Elliston, Eric Wolff and Rich Roberts. Watch for next week’s article. All the final stats and records will be given. Serving ourcountry learning skills such as drill and ceremonies, marksmanship, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. Completion of basic training is but the first step. After graduation, the in­ dividual will be assigned for training in a specialty field. Friddle has met the qualifications and elected to receive training in armor. He is a senior at Maple Valley High School. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION ADS High School which provides students an opportunity to spend suspension time in school under the supervision of a teacher instead of being out of school. At the elementary level, the new reading series this school year has proven to be real successful in terms of better meeting the needs of students. Wolff said the increase in millage is necessary to realize additional funds for operational expenses under” the (resent state aid for­ mula. The state aid formula sets a limit on the amount of dollars behind each child, based upon the amount of operational mills levied. This state aid formula is set on a state-local sharing which results in the local percentage going up as property valuations increase and the state percentage decreasing. Senior citizens are reminded, by school of­ ficials, of the property tax relief that is available to many through the filing of the senior citizens homestead property tax credit claim which allows full reimbursement on a household income of less than $3,000 annually. For senior citizens (over 65 years and older) there is a sliding scale with 100 percent to $1,200 maximum credit or rebate: For household in­ comes of $0 to $3,000 there is 0 percent not refundable; $3,001-4,000, one percent not refundable; $4001-5,000, two percent; $5001-6,000, three percent; and over $6,000, 3.5 percent not refundable. Seventeen percent of the annual rent paid for a dwelling may be claimed by the senior citizen as equivalent property tax. Persons living in a nursing home may claim $1,500 or 30 percent of the nursing home charges annually as rent equivalent. Senior citizens living in a mobile home park may claim (as property tax) $36 per year plus 17 percent of the annual rent paid, according to school officials. Property tax relief benefits are also available to some veterans, blind, paraplegic, quadriplegic or totally disabled persons through the filing of the property tax credit claim. For those under 65-years, taxpayers are expected to pay at least 3.5 percent of the household income in property taxes. The non­ senior citizen is eleigble for a state income tax credit or rebate of sixty percent of the property taxes paid above this 3.5 percent figure to a maximum of $1,200. KEEP IT UP. MERK1 We’re doing it. We’re driving less, planning trips more wisely, keeping our cars in tunewe’re taking the simple but necessary steps to save 35 to 45 miles per hour is the most efficient driving speed (no more than 55 on the highway). Paying closer attention to the traffic flow can help you avoid unnecessary acceleration or sudden braking. Following easy steps like these really can help reduce your gasoline bills. So keep up the good work! little by little IT ALL ADDS UR , �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, June 4, 1980 — Page 12 BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS June 9 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 11 - 4-H Saddle Club Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. June 12 - 4-H Exploration Days Orientation meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 14 - Barry County 4-H &FFA Fair entries due. June 14 - Michigan All Breed Heifer Show, 9 a.m., Fairgrounds, Lake Odessa. June 16 - 4-H Livestock Project Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 16-18 - Michigan Animal Breeders A.I. Course, 10 a.m., MABC, East Lansing. June 16-19 - College Week, Michigan State University. Call Extension Office for programs and reservation forms. June 17 - 4-H Dairy Fitting and Showing Clinic, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Marvin Smith farm, 2491 Wall Lake Road, Hastings. June 18-20 - 4-H Exploration Days, MSU, East Lansing. June 19 - Orchard Machinery Day, 1 p.m., Trevor Nichols Station. June 21 - County 4-H State Show Selection Horse Show, Meadow Run, Hastings. June 21-29 - 4-H Washington D.C. Citizenship Shortcourse trip. June 25 - Nutrition Council meeting, 1:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 28 - Barry County Holstein Show, Pete Blair’s, between Freeport and Lake Odessa, 12:30 p.m. June 28-29 - Barry County 4-H Saddle Leader and Lucky Star Riders Overnight, Two Day Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 28-July 5 - West Virginia Interstate 4-H Exchange. Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 4-H Livestock activities planned Saturday, June 7 - 4-H market lamb weigh-in for the rate-of-gain contest It Several Eaton County 4-H will be held from 9 a.m. to livestock events are planned noon, near the sheep barn on for June and July. For more the fairgrounds in Charlotte. information on any of the up­ Wednesday, June 11 - 4-H coming activities, contact beef fitting, showing and the Cooperative Extension judging clinic, 6:30 p.m. at the Fred Good farm, 1144 W. Service at 543-2310. By Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Kalamo Hwy., Charlotte. Friday, June 13 - 4-H dairy judging practice session, 8 p.m., Lisa Lee’s, 5428 Mt. Hope Rd., Grand Ledge. Wednesday, June 18 - 4-H hog judging practice session, 8 p.m., Buddy Day’s farm, 2225 Osborne Hwy.r Olivet. Wednesday, June 25 - 4-H Eaton County volunteers can attend arts workshop — Eaton County adult and teen volunteer leaders will be able to develop their creative abilities at a special 4-H arts workshop, June 28­ 29 at Kettunen Center, near Tustin. According to Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent, participants creativity into action. “The workshop will enable will be able to take an in­ depth look at various art participants to get new ideas forms, including dance, about 4-H art projects and music, visual arts and help them better coordinate drama. A variety of learning arts projects or activities in sessions are planned, in­ their own communities,” cluding workshops on says Diuble. “One of the creative thinking and putting workshop resource persons is Karen Hillard from Eaton Rapids. Hillard will be co­ leading the visual arts workshop. The workshop is being made possible by a grant through the Michigan 4-H Foundation from the Everyone is welcome to Sealed Power Corp, of attend. If you have any Muskegon and Frankenmuth questions regarding the Bank and Trust. “Reser­ Community Information vations due in Eaton County Night, please contact the Office, June 13. Call 543-2310 Eaton Substance Abuse for more information about Program, 114 W. Lovett, the workshop or 4-H ac­ Charlotte, 543-1340. tivities. Learn about substance abuse June 3 Plan now to attend the Community Information Night for Eaton County, sponsored by the Eaton Substance Abuse Program. This program is being planned to help you increase your information on sub­ stance abuse and as an opportunity for you to ex­ press your comments and concerns on the growing substance abuse problem in Eaton County. This program will be held "Tuesday, June 3 at 7:00'p.m. in the Charlotte High School auditorium. Speakers include Dr. Richard Bates, from St. Lawrence Hospital, Lan­ sing; and Dr. Donald Breckon, Professor of Health Education, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant; and Lt. Gene Wriggelsworth, Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad, Lansing. Action Ads WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) CALL LANGHAM’S REMODELING, For all large and small construction needs and repairs. Licensed. 852-9300, Nashville. (6-4) Community Events RUMMAGE and BAKE SALE JUNE 14th... 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, VERMONTVILLE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Carl's Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday ■ Saturday 8a,m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. sheep fitting, showing and judging clinic, 6:30 p.m., Dennis Dingman farm, 6434 S. Ionia Rd., Bellevue. Wednesday, July 9 - 4-H hog fitting, showing and judging clinic, 6:30 p.m., Leon Murphy farm, 5612 Baseline Hwy., Olivet. Wednesday, July 16 - 4-H sheep and beef judging practice session, 8 p.m., Quentin Bosworth farm, 2736 N. Cochran, Charlotte. The 4-H livestock quiz bowl participants also meet weekly to learn practical knowledge and prepare for the statewide bowl games held in August. 4-H members who are interested in learning more about meat judging and indentification of cuts of meat are asked to contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service by June 15. Learning sessions will then be plan­ ned. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drdinage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Saturday, June 7-9 a.m. - Noon, 4-H Lamb Weigh-In, Charlotte Fairgrounds Saturday, June 7 -10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 4-H Exchange Trip Car Wash, Harveth Shell Station, 302 S. Cochran, Charlotte Tuesday, June 10 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Exploration Days Orien­ tation meeting for all those attending. Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds Tuesday, June 10 - 7-8 p.m. “College Week Orientation” at the Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, for all who plan to go to College Week, June 16-19 at MSU. Tuesday, June 10 -f 8-9 p.m. Eaton County Extension Homemakers Council at the Extension Office. Out-going and In-coming Council members are asked to attend. Belize guests to be present. 1 » Wednesday, June 11 - 6:30 p.m. 4-H Beef Fitting, Showing and Judging Clinic, Fred Good farm, 1144 W. Kalamo, Charlotte Thursday, June 12 - 6:30 p.m. Family Bike Ride, 15 miles. Meet near front of the Charlotte Plaza parking lot. Thursday, June 12 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee meeting, Kardel Rail, Charlotte Fairgrounds Friday, June 13-6:30 p.m. 4-H Teen Club Hot Dog Roast and Social Evening, camp area, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Sunday, June 15 - 1980 Eaton County 4-H Fair Youth entries due at Fair Office, Charlotte Monday, June 16 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fair Board meeting, Fair Office, on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, June 17 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Committee meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte Tuesday, June 17 - 8 p.m. 4-H Demonstration and Speech workshop, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds Wednesday, June 18 - 8 p.m. 4-H Hog Judging at Buddy Day farm, 2225 Osborn, Olivet June 18-20 - 4-H Exploration Days, Michigan State University, East Lansing Saturday, June 21 - Bike Hike to Cornwell’s Turkey farm, meet near front of Charlotte Plaza parking lot at 10 a m Open to Eaton County families. June 20-26 - 4-H Interstate Exchange trip, hosting Adams County, Pennsylvania Wednesday, June 25 - 6:30 p.m. 4-H Sheep Fitting, Showing and Judging Clinic, Dennis Dingman farm, 6434 S. Ionia Bellevue Friday, June 27 - State 4-H Broiler Contest, MSU Monday, July 7 - 8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds? PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. .ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebratedl cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public invited to attend EWING WELL DRILLING WELb DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (8T7J 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan SMALLEY’S Small Engine Repair 220 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 517-726-0612 or 616-763-9697 • Chain saws • Edgers • Snow­ mobiles • Golf carts • Lawn mowers • Tillers • Snowblowers STOP OUT TODAY! HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 8 to 5 Sat. 8 to 3 DAN’S WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. 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Sri Vermontville pays tribute on Memorial Day — Vermontville paused on Memorial Day to honor the war dead and pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our country. The day’s activities included a morning parade through the heart of town and graveside ceremonies at Woodlawn Cemetery. American Legion Post 22 sponsored the Memorial Day events. After parading through town, the procession paused to place a wreath at the'G.A.R. monument before continuing to the cemetery. Veterans, scouts, riders on horseback, and the school board were all a part of the line-up viewed by spectators of all ages. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Aites) k ullWWl Sil*1 1>MCK>MSK>»X �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, June 4, 1980— Page 14 Plan an evening at the Opera House June 5 Bill Christensen, Mary Carpenter, Jeff Briggs find out what did happen to Henry! (Photos by Eileen Carrigan) Melodramas come to life this Thursday, June 5, at 8 p.m. in Vermontville’s historic Opera House. If you have not had the chance to be in this unusual building, take this opportunity to see old days in action. Booing villians, cheering heros, and whistleing at heroines will be the order of the night. Not to mention singing olde time songs, and the laughs, enough to last you until the next production. A special feature is the opening performance of an original production written expressly for the Maple Valley Players’ group by a member, Jeff Briggs. This is his . first attempt at authorship, spurred on by the needs of the group after a talk session full of suggestions from Bryce Feighner, Mary Carpenter, Linda Jones, Jeff, and director Dorothy Carpenter. Jeff volunteered to come up with a script featuring a railroad coach scene com­ plete with puns and fun. “Punny Times on the Pike Line Poquett” or (“Rhap­ sody on the Railroad”) features veteran and novice actors of the troupe, in­ cluding: Dorothy Carrigan as the Conductor; Rev. Righteously DeVine played by Bryce Feighner; Shirley Imhoff as poor Mary Meager with her son Bill (Marty Martin) for all people have bills; Sylvester Saintly (Jim Peterson) father of heroine Samanta Saintly portrayed by Eileen Carrigan; heroic Peter Pureheart by Dennis Jarrard; Ron Carpenter as the villianous Lem Lecherous; plus a Mystery Man and other passengers. The plot will leave you singing about “I’ve been lurking on the railroad’ * for a long time to come.” Also featured will be the two one acts presented at the Maple Syrup Festival per­ formances: “Her Heart Belong to Heartburn” or (“Unsteady Times at the Stagger Inn”) by Karen Fendrich with cast members Linda Jones, Martha Christensen, Marciea Shipman, Bryce Feighner, and Jeff Briggs; and “The Widow’s Might” or (“What Happened to Henry”) by C. H. Keeney featuring players Joyce Peterson, Jeff Briggs, Mary Carpenter, Martha and Bill Christensen. Hildred Peabody will be playing sing - along - songs for the whole family while MC Gene Fisher warms up the crowd for boos and hisses. Popcorn and soft drinks will be ready to add to the atmosphere. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Each on&act performance lasts less than a half hour. Autograph party follows the last play. A 50 cent donation is requested to help pay for flats, props and books. Jamaica was the topic of Elizabeth Ryan's display. Kellogg students take a closer look at the world Mike Hoy created an interesting hut to complement his study of Surinam- Students in Mr. Hustwick’s fifth grade at Kellogg School in Nashville have been busy with individual study projects about various countries in the world. Students made detailed maps of the countries and some created other drawings and artificats to depict the culture in addition to compiling written reports on the subject. The finale of the project was setting up displays of their work in the gym for the entire student body to view. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) Martha Christensen, Linda Jones, and Bryce Feighner stagger through some unsteady times with Heartburn. Vermontville Public Library summer program planned Tim Allwardt’s project centered on Bolivia. Adam Brumm displays his creative works for his study of Argentina. Plans are in motion for the summer program. The Story Hour, sponsored by the Woman’s Club with the assistance of the Friends of the Library, will begin on Tuesday, June 24th at 1:30 in the afternoon and continues each Tuesday through July 29th. As well as stories for the children, dramatics for the older children are being planned by Hildred Peabody. Also scheduled are three films for children of all ages. On Friday, June 20th, at 2:00, the Muppet Movie will be shown. On July 18th, we have scheduled Walt Disney’s Pinocchio, and on August 1st, the Jungle Book. The location for the film showings will be announced at a later date. Additional help is needed with all of these programs. Without your help there can be no summer program, so if you can give an hour of your time this summer to tell stories, show off a talent, or help supervise a film showing, please call the library. 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. �Vote YES, June 9th „ Could you live on 1974’s income at 1980’s inflation rate? The Maple Valley School District has had to do just S that since there has been no increase in millage since 74 The following are some comparisons of expenses for the school district: 1975-1976 1980-81(tstww $38,610 $61,840 Other utilities.. .. $43,557 $60,440 Custodial Supplies. $9,075 $18,000 Transportation ...$221,283 $357,040 C f66 opsatsosfean6g6er bus.. SIICIQ Z.k$t27f4lu 7U35 Gasoline per gallon. 39.40 $1.04.9 Heating fuel (Gasoline in 1971-1972 was 13.65C a gallon). With such a sharp increase in costs, the following people feel the 3 mil request is reasonable and NECESSARYand URGE your support June 9th: □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Dr. Thomas & Betty Myers David & Sharon Fleming Dr. Hubert & Carleen Overholt Bill & Sharon Mason Gary & Kathy Nickel Mike & Lauri Dunham Merry Ossenheimer □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Paul & Helen Mudry Tim & Bessie Smith Terry & Robin Mix Jon & Bonnie Hoyt Janice Mason Ruth Hughes Tony Phenix □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Sally Martin Cindy Sprague Nancy Rosin Jerry Sessions May Smith Laurie Kipp CAPAC We Urge Your Support, June 9 0 Paid by Capital Area Political Action Committee, 3300iPennsylvania Ave., Lansing, Mich. 48910 �Village of Nashville FINANCIAL STATEMENT For Fiscal Year Ending, February 29, 1980 GENERAL FUND Receipts: Balance March I.1979 $23,252.99 General Taxa* CaWected 49.623 84 Planning and Appeals Board* ................ -125.00 Taxes (Locally Adm. Street*) 5 Mill* ... 24,812.53 Sanitation ............................ ... 18 .423.31 Fine* and Fee* ..................... ........ 379.66 MiscellaneousRefund* ...... ... 10,937.75 Stole Incom* Tax .................. ... 28,391.60 Liquior License Refund...,.. ...... 1,339.80 Sale*Tax ................................ 1,972.52 Delinquent Tax ..................... .. 11,492.93 Revenue Sharing .. • ........... .. 24,251.00 Return Rev. Shor. Local Stree 15,828.00 CETA 6,254.55 Interest Earned on Saving* Account . .. .1,116.98 $258,202.46 Expenditures; General Government Attorney Fee ............................................ $725.00 Clerk* Salary ............................................ 3,922.92 Social Security ................................. ..... 240.46 Treasurer* Salary.............................. ...... 1,500.00 Social Security .............................................. 91.93 Trustee* Salary ................................ ...... 4,148.03 Assessor* Salary .............................. ...... 1,000.00 Social Security •.. ........... 64.11 Insurance. 12,185.85 Fringe Benefit* ..................................... 13,184.09 Social Security ............................................ 279.80 Due* ................................................... ..626.00 Printing ............................... » .......... ..1,780.18 Office Expense .................................. ...... 1,541.21 Telephone A Utilities 1,484.98 Village Hall Maintenance .......................... 862.56 Election Expense .......................................... 755.72 Social Security ................................................ 2.57 Equipment Labor 4,234.90 Social Security .....................................263.45 Equipment, Part*, Gas, * Oil ........ ...... 9,037.88 Garage Maintenance ...................... ...... 4,419.33 Hydrant Rental ................................ ...... 6,300.00 Uniform* 750.55 Cemetery Operation * Maintenance ... 3,284.79 Garage Equipment Tool Allowance 17.46 Zoning Ordinance Material ........................ 28.80 Zoning Administrator .................................. 800.00 Social Security .............................................. 42.91 Planning & Zoning Appeals Boards 445.34 Social Security 18.39 Office Help .............................................. 3,864.78 Social Security .; ..........................................60.75 Council Chamber Rental............................ 288.74 Contingency Fund ..................................14,352.21 Total General Gov't. Expenditures ... $92,605.69 Utilities .............. Equipment Rental Printing * Postag Contingency Fund Balance on Hand Locally Admmistared Streets Sewer Bond Interest Redemption Receipts: Wage* .................................... Social Security ........................ Street Light* Miscellaneous ....................... Construction Parking Lot ....... Total Locally Administered Streets .5,988.52 .......... ■ 447-30 9,972.22 ..... 481.50 ..... 43,215.23 ......60,104.77 ......241,426.55 Library ...................................................... 1,513.39 Cemetery ...................................................... 186.08 Social Security .............................................. 31.94 Withholding Tax ........................................ (495.65) State Tax ...................................................... 230.06 Equipment .............................................. (5,445.31) Balance on Hand 2/29/80 .. 20,755.40 $258,202.46 Total General Fund Expenditures WATER DEPARTMENT Balance on Hand 3/1/79 Transfered from Receiving Fire Department Fire Board .................................... $6,406.63 * Police Department Wages Social Security ............................ Clothing & Dry Cleaning ............ Car Insurance .............................. Workman's Comp. Insurance ... Bonds................................... Car Maintenance ........................ Gasoline & Oil.............................. Office Supplies ............................ Telephone Unemployment Insurance ........ Life & Medical Insurance ............ Retirement Insurance Car Rental Equipment Fund CETA Wages CETA Social Security .................. CETA Health Insurance .............. CETA Unemployment Ins ............ CETABond .................................. Contingency Fund Total Police Department ............ $25,993.54 ...... 1,505.47 .......... 788.14 .......... 978.58 ..... 1,490.35 105.0 ...... 1,938.17 ...... 2,582.96 .......... 255.22 254.22 .......... 447.20 ...... 2,031.14 548.69 3,000.00 105.00 3,964.86 .......... 310.00 .......... 472.88 .......... 330.00 ..... 70.00 1,992.57 ... 49,163.99 Library Library Operation & Maintenance Wages .......................................... Social Security ..... Maintenance .............................. Revenue Sharing ......................... Total Library .. 700.00 . 322.51 ..... 10.57 34.70 1,500,00 2,867.78 Expenditures: Wage* ...................................................... 9,729.10 Social Security ............................................ 701.60 Insurance ...................................•.............. 257.25 Pump Maintenance ................................ 3,019.11 Meters A Parts ........................................ 1,610.64 New Construction ....................................2,141.11 Supplies .................................................... 2,304.99 Utilities 4,478.95 Equipment Rental ........................................ 676.71 Printing * Postage .............. 1,259.75 Building Maintenance 448.46 Deposits & Refunds ...................................... 104.40 Thawing Pipes ............................................ 525.00 Contingency Fund ....................................1,701,74 Total Water Operation & Maintenance. 28,958.81 Balance on Hand 2/29/80 ..........................116.19 $29,075.00 Water Bond Interest Redemption Receipts: Balance on Hand 3/1 /79 Transfered from Receiving ... Certificate of Deposit .............. Interest Earned on Savings ... 231.99 21,600.00 . 3,787.26 ....... 2.97 $25,622.22 Expenditures: Bonds - Farmers Home Administration.. 4,000.00 Interest - Farmers Home Administration . 17,400.00 Balance on Hand 2/29/80 ...■ 4,222.22 $25,622.22 Water Receiving Receipts: Balance on Hand 3/1/79 . Metered Services ............ Special Assessments Miscellaneous Hydrant Rental ................ interest Earned on Savings ...... 795.07 . 45,123.89 1,885.51 4,072.69 .. 6,300.00 ......167.74 $58,344 90 Expenditures: Transfer to Water Operation and Maintenance .............................. 28,600.00 Transfer to Water Bond Int. Redemption . 21,600.00 ........ 5,000.00 Due Sewer Fund .................... Office Supplies ......... ................. 3.66 Balance on Hand 2/20/80 ... ...... , $,141.24 $58,344,90 SEWER DEPARTMENT Sewer Operation & Maintenance 3,040.67 ... 18,632.38 .......... 708.14 74.34 5,000.00 ........... 20.57 $27,476.10 Expenditures: Wages Social Security ... Plant & Grounds .. Insurance .............. Operating Supplies Expenditures: Bonds - Old Kent Bank & Trust .............. 5,000.00 Interest - Old Kent Bank * Trust ............2,446.84 Miscellaneous .......................................... 2,584.89 Land Purchase (temporary Ioan) ........15,000.00 Balance on Hand 2/29/80 .. 1,707.23 $26,738.96 Receipts: 475.00 ............... . 28,600.00 $29,075.00 Receipts: Balance on Hand 3/1/79 Metered Service ........................ Special Assessments ................ Miscellaneous Due from Water Receiving Interest Earned on Savings ....... Balance on Hand 3/1 /79 ......................12,990.54 Two Mill Sewer Tax ................................ 9,498.96 Delinquent Collections Two Mill Tax......1,942.99 Interest on Certificate of Deposits ..........927.42 Miscellaneous ............................................ 872.74 Interest Earned on Savings ........................506.31 $26,738.96 MAJOR STREET FUND & TRUNKLINE ACT 51 Water Operating & Maintenance Receipts: Park Wages .............................................. 2,852.21 Social Security ..............................................56.16 Equipment Maintenance & Rental ........1,512.35 Supplies ........................................................ 750.42 Revenue Sharing Nashville Park Assoc.. 1,000.00 Revenue Sharing M.V. Recreational Development... , 1,500.00 Total Park Expenditures ............ $7,671.14 ,874.77 .813.28 1,063.12 ....... 800.50 ... 3,288.20 $27,476.10 Saertatiee Controct with Hastings Sanitary Service 18,900.00 Wages 962.61 Social Security 42.62 Dump Maintenance ■ 2,701,32 Total Sanitation .................................... $22,606.55 13,114.44 ... 814.37 .. 468.24 ... 307.50 . 2,931.68 Balance on Hand 3/1/79 ........................ 26,314.97 Michigan State Highway Department.. 32,305.09 Trunkline Contract .................................. 4,173.73 Miscellaneous ............................................ 382.53 Interest Earned on Savings .................... 1,028.99 $64,205.31 Expenditures: Administration, Engineering & Record Keeping .................................. 2,492.96 Construction .......................................... 25,162.29 Routine Maintenance Wages * Soc. Sec. 3,650.98 Routine Maintenance Supplies ............. 2,423.79 Routine Maintenance Equipment Rental. 3,337.14 Snow & Ice Wages 157.45 Snow & Ice Supplies ...................... ...... 845.30 Snow & Ice Equipment Rental...... ...... 684.32 ...... 380.01 Traffic Services .............................. Roadside Cleanup ........................ ........ 73.50 Transfer to Local Street................ .. 7,000.00 Stump Removal .............................. ...... 204.00 ...... 227.04 Tree Planting & Trimming ............. Trunkline Maintenance .............. .. 1,208.69 Balance on Hand 2/29/80 ........... ,16,357.84 $64,205.31 LOCAL STREET FUND ACT 51 Receipts: Balance on Hand 3/1/79 25,184.30 Michigan State H Highway Department ..11,903.38 Transfered from Major Street................. 7,000.00 Miscellaneous . ...... 793.30 ..... 667.13 Interest earned on savings $45,548.11 Expenditures: Administration Engineering and Record Keeping ........ 2,437.15 Construction ............................................ 3,597.48 Routine Maintenance Wages & Soc. Sec. 4,777.27 Routine Maintenance Supplies ....... 1,740.70 Routine Maintenance Equipment Rental. 4,047.95 Snow A Ice Wages 51.70 Snow & Ice Supplies .................................... 563.53 Snow & Ice Equipment Rental................ 1,723.15 Stump Removal .......................................... 204.00 Traffic Service ............................................ 184.18 Roadside Cleanup .., 304.92 Tree Planting & Trimming 276.51 Transfer to General Fund (Revenue Sharing Locally Adm. St.) . 15,828.00 Balance on Hand 2/29/80 .................. ,. 9,811.57 $45,548.11 BALANCE ON HAND 3/1/80 General Fund .............................. Water Operation A Maintenance Water Receiving .......................... Water Bond Interest Redemption Sewer Operation A Maintenance Sewer Bond Interest Redemption Major Street ................................ Local Street Equipment Saving* ...................... Police Equipment Sayings $20,755.40 ...... 116.19 .. 3,141.24 4,222.22 3,288.29 .. 1,707.23 ,357.84 9,811.57 . 20,135.00 7,770.38 Susan M. Corkwell Nashville Village Cleric Continued on next page— �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, June 4, 1980 — Page 17 Australian visitors spend time with Thornapple Lake relatives It had been 24 years since Gerry Newland has had his feet planted on Michigan soil so he’s had a lot of catching up to do as far as visiting relatives and former neigh­ borhoods. Gerry and his wife, Liz, reside in Melbourne, Australia and are spending a few weeks in Barry County with his aunt and uncle, Mary and Omer Dean of Thornapple Lake. It’s been a wonderful reunion for all the family members including Beatrice Cook, Gerry’s grandmother. Mrs. Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Dean went to Australia last fall to visit Gerry and Liz. That was the first time the group had been together in 24 years. Gerry and Liz are here on a combined pleasure and business trip. He is a chemical product manager for Selby’s Scientific which sells its products all over the world. This is Liz’s first trip to America and she is par­ ticularly fascinated with the barns and silos which dot the area’s landscape. Seeing squirrels scurrying on the lawn and scrambling up trees is another first, as there are no squirrels in Australia. Another dif­ ference on which she remarks is the large size of stay. most cars. “We have small In Australia, it is winter cars over there.” (about 40-50 degrees) now. Gerry was born in South The Newland’s live between Carolina but moved to the mountains and the city. Michigan with his family It’s interesting to note that when he was just several businesses such as K-Mart, months old. He is the son of McDonalds, and 7-11 stopes the late Richard Newland. are located in Australia, the His mother Jacqueline now couple said. resides in her native Regarding Australia’s Australia where the family decision to go ahead and moved when Gerry was 11 send its athletes to the years old. Olympics this summer, As a youngster in the state, Gerry said, “It’s difficult for Gerry spent most of those me because I am an years living in Charlotte. He American but I live in also resided in Lansing and Australia — so I have mixed Kalamazoo part of that time feelings about it. I hope it too. woiks out for the best I don’t “Charlotte has not change think politics and sports appreciably,” comments should mix.” Gerry. He said Lansing has Gerry called Australia a changed from his “sporting nation” and said recollections of the state the Olympic participants capital. He feels that many receive most of their funding houses and buildings have from private enterprise and been allowed to deteriorate not the government. there. Everything’s either The NewlandS plan to go to old or new — no inbetween, California after their visit he said. here. “We are enjoying our They will leave America stay,” says Gerry. Besides about the middle of this family get-togethers (all the month. Liz will return home relatives live within about a to the couple’s children, 30-mile radius), the Mark, 9, and Luke, 6, and Australian visitors have Gerry will go to Switzerland toured the Kellogg Bird and Germany. Sanctuary and other in­ teresting area sights. They hope to go to Holland and Frankenmuth during their GENERAL FUND: $335,548.30 . 338,045.89 .. 23,252.99 .. 20,755.40 Receipts Disbursements ....... Balance on Hand 2/28/79 Balance on Hand 2/29/80 WATER RECEIVING: " -...... . u .....M JJU . .... W l'wt..... M ■taw. ..IM mM JJi Receipts ................. .$57,549.83 Disbursements 55,203.66 Balance on Hand 2/28/79 795.07 Balance on Hand 2/29/80 . 3,141.24 ...... IM r-jUljSW... . ..,M £5: 4 Certificate of Deposit $17,000.00 Interest 2/28/80 ...................... ....... 805.70 Interest 2/29/80 ................................. ... 1,435.17 SEWER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE: da&F*!^ ............""JI Dtp $24,435.43 24,187.81 3,040.67 3,288.29 u£l £l SEWER BOND INTEREST REDEMPTION: Jl Receipts $13,748.42 Disbursements ..................... ...25,031.73 Balance on Hand 2/28/79 ......... 12,990.54 Balance on Hand 2/29/80 1,707.23 '“ Ji 18® l/j/t'-'j... Receipts .............................. ;• Disbursements............. Balance on Hand 2/28/79 Balance on Hand 2/29/80 ...jl 0 'jl 0F-:... s*! SEWER CONSTRUCTION: Receipts Disbursements Balance 2/28/79 Balance 2/29/80 $141,406.97 . • 140,614.18 1,000.00 .................. ■ • • 1,792.79 MAJOR STREET AND TRUNKLINE ACT 51: । d^"' $ »l*... Receipts Disbursements Balance on Hand 2/28/79 Balance on Hand 2/29/80 $37,890.34 • .47,847.47 26,314.97 16,357.84 LOCAL STREET ACT 51: Receipts Disbursements ........... Balance 2/28/79..... Balance 2/29/80 42,922.81 58,295.54 25,184.30 .9,811.57 EQUIPMENT SAVINGS: Receipts Disbursements...................... Balance 2/28/79.................... Balance 2/29/80 $16,205.98 . 17,796.84 . 21,725.86 .20,135.00 POLICE EQUIPMENT SAVINGS: Receipts Disbursements Balance 2/28/79 Balance 2/29/80...... ' z • ■ 5,198.96 —0 — 2,571.42 7,770.38 Are hard times teaching us anything about priorities in Michigan State Govern­ ment? Maybe yes; maybe $8,000.00 MONIES DEPOSITED FOR PUTNAM LIBRARY CHECKING ACCOUNT FROM INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS ................... $637.48 ‘ CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT HELD FOR '..... $8,500.00 PUTNAM LIBRARY Lois J. Elliston Nashville Village Treasurer Receipts ................... .$28,600.00 Disbursements ............... ...28,958.81 Balance on Hand 2/28/79 475.00 Balance on Hand 2/29/80 116.19 WATER BOND SYSTEMS ACCOUNT: Senator Richard Allen CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT HELD FOR LAKEVIEW CEMETERY^ WATER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE: Receipts $25,390.23 Disbursements 21,400.00 Balance on Hand 2/28/79.................... 231.99 Balance on Hand 2/29/80 ........... .... 4,222.22 A weekly report from: MONIES DEPOSITED FOR LAKEVIEW CEMETERY FROM INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS $588.90 FINANCIAL REPORT LAKEVIEW CEMETERY WATER BOND INTEREST REDEMPTION: ■UBim Gerry and Liz Newland (center) of Australia are visiting relatives at Thornapple Lake. Enjoying the visit are (from left) Omer Dean (Gerry’s uncle), Gerry, Liz, Beatrice Dean (Gerry's grandmother), and Mary Dean.. (Reminderphoto) March 1,1979 to March 1,1980 Balance on Hand March 1, 1979 ..........$3,679.60 Petty Cash Fund ..................................... $3,706.91 Receipts: Annual Care ... ...$25.00 Interest on Investment 603.90 Interments ... 1,795.00 Lot Sales 1,950.00 Foundations.................. 2,383.80 Quarterly Allotments from Village 3,000.00 Syrup Making ..100.00 Insurance Claim ..... ..500.00 Park Association ..... ..180.00 Miscellaneous Refund 7.50 10,545.20 Total Receipts . . . $10,545.20 Grand Total:$14,252.11 Disbursements: Sextons Salary 4,788.81 Electricity .................... 64.86 Cement, Lumber & Hardware. 187.77 Machine Parts & Repairs 581.08 Tractor Z 3,227.00 Gasoline and Oil­ .... 28.24 Seed and Fertilizer 29.55 Sac. Sec., Fed. Tax, St. Tax and MESC . 1,682.69 Board Salaries......................... 520.00 Insurance - Chapel and Bond .. 99.00 Water............................ 65.92 Cemetery Up-keep 235.47 Office Supplies............ 209.50 Total Disbursements ... $11,719.89 Balance on hand March 1, 1980 Petty cash Balance in Checking Account 11,719.89 $2,532.22 27.31 $2,504.91 Ada F. Yaudes, Sec.-Treas. Nashville Cemetery Board no. Take the case of State Police. I seems a little ridiculous to run out of gas. You can’t walk the beat on I­ 75. On the other hand, there should be new techniques of law enforcement devised to minimize use of gasoline. I believe parked police cars can be as effective or more effective than moving ones in controlling speeders. After all, more traffic passes a parked car than can be passed by a moving one. But parked cars must have sufficient gas to run down violators. The weakness of parked car patrolling is the lack of service to stranded motorists. It is annoying anywhere to be stranded on the road without the customary helpful stop by a state policeman. In certain areas of the state, it is more than annoying, it is dangerous. Somehow, these problems must be solved. Could we return to some motorcycle patrols? These proved very ' dangerous when they were the common mode of road patrol in the 20’s and 30’s. In looking at the State Police honor roll of those killed in the line of duty in our State Police headquarters, I was amazed at the numbers killed in those early years of the State Police compared to more recent history. I was told that most of the deaths were on motorcycles. Perhaps this could be solved if the motorcycle patrol did not run down violators but primarily provided service and used radios to help in law enforcement. Or, perhaps the problems of service to stranded motorists could be alleviated through an imaginative CB program where motorists were requested by sign to relay stranded motorist information to State Police monitors. So far, I’m not sure that State Police have responded to the economic crisis fully and responsibly. They ran out of gas and, of course, we had to respond by approving more funding. Maybe Jhere is no good way to drastically reduce State Police expenditures. But almost every department can put the political squeeze on for more funds if they choose to go that route. Schools can send the kids home and mental health can return dangerous psychotics to the states. Agriculture can delay or­ derly marketing of livestock through inadequate in­ spection and the Secretary of State can delay car title applications until car dealers scream. The question is, during this economic crisis, will all government agencies reprioritize, innovate, and scramble to deliver the best possible service at lower cost or will they use the occasion to demonstrate how really vital some of their activities are to the public? So far, it’s hard to tell. But, I’m not seeing as much innovation as I’d like. For a limited period of time, all agencies should be able to deliver all their most vital services adequately on 10 or 15 per­ cent less dollars. Adult Education Continued from front page in the audience to “pick a career while you’re still young and in school, and stick with it.” The Maple Valley High School Choir, under the direction of Miss Pat Zanter, sang “Times of Your Life” and “It’s Time to Fly Away.” Rev. Lester DeGroot of the Nashville Baptist Church delivered the Invocation and Benediction at the commencement ceremony. A reception for family and friends of the graduates was held .in the high school cafeteria immediately following the ceremony. SEE US FOR YOUR WOOD FENCE, Storm windows, porch repair and con­ struction, small cement need. Licensed and insured. Langham’s Remodeling, 852­ 9300, Nashville. (6-11) MOTOR HOMES AND CAMPERS FOR RENT: Year around. Call Rent-Alls, 945-9101, Hastings. (6-25) MEETING Maple Valley Women’s Softball Assoc., June 5, at 7 p.m. at Maple Valley High School. One manager and 2 team members for each team. For details call Marie Fager, 852-9780. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, June 4, 1980 — Page 18 Maple Valley Class of 1980 Continued from front page— The valedictorian’s ad­ dress was given by Susan Fox of Vermontville, who thanked her parents in a sentiment shared by her classmates, as evidenced by their applause. Presentation of the class was by Burr Hartenburg, Principal, and presentation of diplomas was by Mrs. Virginia Fox and Wilbur Marsh, both representing the Maple Valley School Board of Education. Members of the Junior Class assisted the seniors on and off stage, and presented each graduate with a white rose tied in a burgundy ribbon. Girl graduates were dressed in powder blue caps and gowns while the boys wore navy. Tassels were class colors of burgundy and ivory. Under the direction of Roy Johnson, the Maple Valley Band performed processional and recessional music for the ceremony and also entertained with “The Way We Were”. Also en­ tertaining in a special vocal selection was graduate Deborah Barton. She was4 accompanied by classmate Joyce Warner on the guitar. Rev. Paul Boger of the Vermontville Bible Church delivered the invocation and benediction. A backdrop on the stage displayed the motto of the Class of 1980: “Every man holds between his hands, A silence that he wants to fill, And so he fills it with his dreams.” Graduates in MVHS Class of 1980 were: Top Ten: Susanna Bar­ nhart, Sharon Fox, Susan Fox, Christine Hamilton, Susan Hickey, Janice Lightner, Jeffrey Mead, James Myers, Christine Shaw, Janice Siple, Catherine Trumble. National Honor Society: Tuesday Aspinall, Kimberly Bell, Sharon Fox, Susan Fox, Tammie Frank, Christine Hamilton, Susan Hickey, Sandra Hulbert, Janice Lightner, Cheryl McClure, David McGinley, Jeffrey Mead, Sherry Morris, Denise Morrison, Cindra Murphy, James Myers, Christine Siple, Shaw, Janice Catherine Trumble, Joyce Warner, Kimberly Wetzel. Other graduates * in­ cluded are: Corinna Akin, Cheryl Ames, Carol Appelman, Cheryl Bacon, Lori Balzer, Julie Barlow, John Barnhart, LeAnn Barrick, Deborah Barton, Don Beck, Christopher Beebe, Philip Bishop, Russell Blakely, Debora Brand,' Joseph Brooke, Bobbi Browne, David Burd, Bethany Car­ money, Bruce Carpenter, Daniel Carpenter, Kathy Christopher, Bradley Coff- man, Brian Coffman, Corrine Cole, Douglas Cook, Gary Cousins, Michael Crilly, Wayne Curtis, John Davis, LaVern Decker, Roger Drake, Gregory Dunkelberger, Diane Embrich, Karen Fager, Marsha Fender, ^Brenda Fisher, Jeffrey Fowler, Donald Fox, Ray Franks, Tord Fransson, Gary Friddle, Michael Gann, Allan Gardner, Tim Gearhart, Kai Graham, Kellie Haas, Deborah Hall, Brian Hamilton, Duane Tony Joostberns, Kristina Hansen, Barbara Harris, Kelly, Paul Kirby, Thomas Raymond Hole, Jeffery Marcum, Donald Martin, Horn, David Hulsebos, Stanley McClintock, Jeffrey Deborah Hummel, McDonald, Rod McMillon, Katherine Hummel, Bar- Lori Mitchell, Marvin Munn, bara Hummell, Terrie Frances Nicewander, Joni Tarja Ojanen, Huston, Dennis Jarrard, NiSse, MacKenzie Valerie Palmer, Cheryl Powell, Deborah Primm, Marilyn Purser, Crystal Rhodes, William Russell, Terry Samann, Diane Schantz, Alise Schray, Hiroko Shionoya, Robin Sittas, Troy Sixberry, Lars Sjodelius, Mandy Smith, Michael Sprague, Marianne Sundby, Gregory Sutfin, Emmett Swan, Kimborly Teachworth, Patrick VanTyle, Shelly Walker, Ken­ neth Wood, Deana Worth, Troy Wright, Dennis Yost. Christine Hamilton, class president, receives a white rose from a member of the junior class. Jeff Horn and Sandra Hulbert enter gymnasium to the strains of the processional during Sunday's commencement at MVHS. cisessSnda^OP be°mS rece ivin9 ^is diploma during commencement (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) DJ? ?arr®11 Pol,ard- commencement speaker fromXAdrian, tells 1980 MVHS grads that their generation has a better education than any other before it. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday. June 4. I960— Page 19 Engagements - Follow these ‘tips’ for successful outdoor cookery The outdoor grill has become a familiar symbol of summer in America. It also can be a challenge to the novice cookout chef who is responsible for selecting the meat for the grill and cooking it. Actually, although a few new techniques need to be learned, many of the familiar rules for meat cookery apply outdoors as well as in, according to Retha M. Hankey, Michigan Beef Industry Commission. Laurie - Erb Swan - Warner Mary L. Swan of Nashville Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Laurie of Nashville, are is pleased to announce the pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, engagement of their Lois Marie to David Arthur daughter, Debra Kay, to Warner. David is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Colin Carl Erb, son of Mr. Warner, also of Nashville. and Mrs. Carl Erb of Lois is the daughter of the Freeport. late Doyle E. Swan of Nash­ Cohn is a 1977 graduate of ville. Lakewood High School and is A June 7 wedding is being employed bjr Story Old­ planned. smobile in Lansing. Debra is a 1979 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is attending Davenport College in Lansing and is employed For all your wedding part-time by Hastings stionary needs, stop Mutual. A September wedding is out and see us being planned. Bouchard Marton united The former Margaret Bouchard became the bride of Gaylord Marton during a small afternoon ceremony May 24 performed by the Rev. Wadsworth at the Church of the Nazarene in Nashville. Matron of honor was Mrs. Jerome Meehan and the best man was Jerome Meehan. Following the wedding, a reception was held at the church. THE REMINDER PHONE 945-9554 Meat should be cooked at a low to moderate tem­ perature on the grill just as in the kitchen,' since high heat makes meat less tender and juicy. For this reason, the wise outdoor cook waits until the coals are covered with gray ash, and has a spray bottle of water handy to put out flare-ups. It is important to keep a careful check on meat during cooking. Total time will vary with cut, weather, fire or heat, position on grill and doneness desired. Use a meat thermometer to ac­ curately determine the doneness of large cuts of beef cooked on the rotisserie. Steaks and burgers are turned and seasoned on each side after browning, not before, since salt retards browning. Use tongs rather than a fork to handle steaks to prevent loss of flavorful juices. FOR RENT: Approx. 40 acres of work ground, miles west of Vermontville. Phone 726-1388, evenings. NOTICE All cancellations and changes must be in by 5 p.m. Fridays for following publication. (tfn) Mr. & Mrs. Joe Davis celebrate 60th A 60th wedding anniversary will be hosted honor­ ing their parents, Lois and Joe Davis, by their daughdaugh­ ter and son-in-law, Mary and Eugene Fisher and daughters, Patricia, Karen and Brenda. Joe and Lois were married in Lansing on Sunday, June 5, 1930, and have lived at the same Vermontville address for 43 years. An open house will be held Sunday, June 15, 1980, at the Fisher home, 727.5 N. Ionia Rd., Vermontville. All relatives and friends are cordially invited. They request no gifts please. 200 attend M.V. Alumni Banquet, Saturday Gertrude Powers Mon­ tgomery (NHS ’25) was the graduate traveling the farthest distance to attend. She came 1,450 miles from her home at Boynton Beach, Florida. The MVAA presented to Mrs. Mon­ tgomery a floral arrangement centered around a jug of maple syrup. Other honored alumni were given corsages and boutonieres. President Meade read letters from alumni Ito the Association. Gerald Olm­ stead (NHS ’30) of Sarasota, Florida, and Albert Nesman (NHS ’12) of East Jordan sent best wishes to the gathering and conveyed regrets that they could not attend. Nesman wrote that he was retired aftqy a 39­ year career as a teacher of high school math and science. He was presidept and valedictorian of his NHS Class of 1912. Several former local schoolteachers were present at the banquet. Among them were Jennie Boyd and Gertrude Montgomery, who taught at Vermontville; Irene Hamp, Olith Hamilton, and Martha Zemke, who taught at Nashville; and Leon Housler, a 1930 NHS grad who served as principal at Maple Valley during the 1960’s. A ham dinner prepared by Maple Valley High School cooks and served by the Class of 1981 was enjoyed by the attendants. At the business meeting following the meal, the MVAA agreed to" seek non-profit organizational status to reduce postal rates for the yearly mailing of banquet invitations. The possibility of changing the. event to a dinner-dance format was * also discussed. Approval was given for the Clifford Brooks, NHS Class of 1913, received a Association to purchase two boutoniere from Loretta Pixley, MVAA treasurer, for frames to add to the alumni being the oldest male graduate present at Saturday s photo display at MVHS. by Susan Hinckley Seventy years ago, Winifred Hill Wells of Charlotte graduated from Vermontville High School. Saturday evening, the 1910 grad was honored at the 17th annual Maple Valley Alumni Association banquet. Some 200 persons were present for the event held at the high school cafeteria. In addition to the recognition given Mrs. Well, Clifford Brooks of Nashville was honored as the oldest male graduate attending. He graduated in 1913 from Nashville High School. The Maple Valley Alumni Association was formed in 1964 when the public school systems of Nashville and Vermontville were combined. Alumni banquets have been an annual tradition in alumni banquet. Nashville since 1893. Kenneth ■ F. Meade, Jr. (MVHS ’67), President of the MVAA, extended the official welcome from the Association to the Class of 1980. Christine Hamilton, Class President, responded on behalf of her classmates. Roll call of classes by year was called by Kenneth F. Meade, Sr., (NHS ’43) of Jackson. and Special seating recognition at the banquet was extended to the 50-year and 40-year graduates of each school. From Vermontville, there were 9 out of 26 members of the Class of 1930 present; and 3 out of 18 of the Class of 1940. From Nashville, there were 8 out of 23 of the Class of 1930, and 17 out of 40 members of the Class of 1940. New officers for 1981 were (VHS ’52); Louise Todd elected: Richard Todd (VHS (VHS ’56); Marsha Ainslie ’51), president; Larry Filter (MVHS ’69); and Nancy NHS ’59), vice-president; Swift (MVHS ’74). Audrey Wetzel (NHS ’61), Following the meal and treasurer; and as program in the cafeteria, the secretaries, Doris Marshall audience adjourned to the (NHS ’33), Marvel Frith high school auditorium for (VHS ’36), Elsie Wolever lively musical entertainment by the Monday Night Special, a local bluegrass gospel group. In closing, the alumni and guests joined the performers in a stirring renditionof “BattleHymn of the Republic.” Over 200 persons gather for the 17th annual MVHS Alumni Banquet held Saturday at the high school cafeteria. Loretta Pixley, left, pins corsage on Winifred Hill Wells, VHS Class of 1910, the oldest alumnus present. 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JUNE 7 1980 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-06-11.pdf a6ce7cc90072efede4f027a6a23d5053 PDF Text Text pgcMiT O .. Ml h Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, HastingerMich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phonfe 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. No. 54 — Wednesday, June 11, 1980 Maple Valley voters say 'No' to school millage increase; Corkins elected for board Maple Valley District Voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed threemill increase for operation of the school by a vote 536 to 354 in Monday’s election. Frederick Corkins of Nashville was elected to the board of education; however, that final tally was not available at press time. Several individuals also received write-in votes for the position. Corkins was the only candidate on Monday’s ballot to fill the one four-year seat open on the board. In­ cumbent Charles Viele did not seek re-election. A breakdown of the total vote shows that in Nashville, at precinct one of the Maple Valley District, the millage proposal lost 319 to 197. In Vermontville, at precinct two, the voters rejected the proposal 217 to 157. Less than 20 percent of the registered voters turned out for the election. There were 11 spoiled ballots. Superintendent of Schools Carroll Wolff declined to speculate Monday night what the loss would mean to the school district. “We will have to review the entire operation,” he said. “We know that there will be general reductions.” The last operational millage increase at Maple Valley was in 1974. The district presently operates on 22.3 mills. Of that amount, 14 mills have been approved by voters; and 8.3 mills are allocated by the county. Frontier Days quilt contestIt’s not too early to start planning your quilt for Charlotte’s second Quilt Show and Contest being planned in connection with Frontier Days, September 3rd thru 7th. Several categories will be available with prizes and ribbons given in each. A $5.00 entry fee will be required for each entry and is due by August 30, 1980. A special feature this year, open only to Eaton County residents, will be a Quilt Block Contest depicting a Frontier Day Theme. For contest rules and entry form, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Mrs. Connie Chubner, 3025 Island Hwy., Charlotte, Michigan 48813. Phone 543-4688. 50th anniversary celebrated A 50th wedding an­ niversary will be hosted, honoring their parents, Lois and Joe Davis, by their daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Eugene Fisher and daughters, Patricia, Karen and Brenda. Joe and Lois were married in Lansing on Sunday, June 15,1930, and have lived at the same Vermontville address 43 years. Open house will be held Sunday, June 15,1980, at the Fisher home, 7275 N. Ionia Rd., Vermontville. All relatives and friends are cordially invited. They request no gifts, please. ing all of you, our community’s distinguished Graduates! You’ve completed a very significant phase in your young lives and now bigger and better experiences lie ahead. Whatever path each of you may venture on, always remember that the friends and neighbors of your commu­ nity will be behind you with continued support. We’re proud of the accomplishments you have achieved up till now, and even prouder of the challenges you’re sure to meet in the future. We’ll be rooting for you every step of the way...for your future is also ours. Congratula­ tions and continued success, Grads! Nashville Lions to donate s2,000; Chamber $500 for ambulance radio The Nashville Lions Club, represented here by Secretary-Treasurer Nelson Brumm, right, has approved $2,000 toward the purchase of a 4-channel Motorola 2-way radio for the new ambulance recently acquired by the Nashville-based service. Also contributing to the radio purchase, with a $500 donation, was the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, represented by President Charles Andrus, Jr., left. Accepting congratulations on the new emergency vehicle is Doug Aspinall, president of the Castleton-Maple Grove ambulance squad. The new radio is more powerful than the one currently in service in the old ambulance, and will allow better communication between ambulance personnel and the hospital, sheriff's dept., and emergency dispatching service in Hastings. The old vehicle will be retained as a backup unit for the new ambulance which was purchased primarily with federal grant funds. * (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, June 11, 1980 — Page 2 l*Ll Nashville News The community was saddened to learn of the drowning. May 31, of Cary Marshall Goodner, 38, of Nashville. He was lost in an airboat accident on the Grand River near Saranac Saturday evening when the craft he was on was swamped by its own wake after a sudden stop. Two Lyons men were also on the boat but swam to shore after the mishap. Goodner reportedly could not swim and was not wearing a life jacket. Divers from Kalamazoo, Kent, Barry and Ionia counties located Goodner’s body Tuesday afternoon. Services were held Thursday at Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville with a large number of mourners in attendance. Survivors include his wife, the former Gloria Elliston of Nashville; four children; his parents, of Hastings; and a sister. A brother was drowned while swimming 16 years ago. Sincere con­ dolences are extended to the family. Peg Mater of Nashville phoned us after last week’s column appeared to say that her mother, the late Mildred Purchis Mater, graduated from Nashville High School in 1914, not 1918, as reported. The photo of Mildred’s graduating class, which was recently presented to Put­ nam Public Library, .has been mislabeled. It is one of several early NHS alumni pictures now on display in the Main Room at the library. The new club house at Mulberry Fore Golf Course will be the scene of a gathering of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce Wednesday evening, June 11. In a departure from the normal dinner meeting format, the group will stage a 7:30 p.m. potluck dessert luncheon. Each couple is to bring a dessert dish to pass; table service will be fur­ nished. At the business meeting to follow, plans for Nashville’s Fourth of July celebration will be discussed. Virginia Alles is in charge of arrangements for Wednesday’s event. Good news that Randy Furlong of Nashville, who was critically injured in an auto accident early last month, was able to return home last week. He had been hospitalized at Blodgett in Grand Rapids since the May 9th mishap in which he sustained serious head in­ juries. Randy had b6en in a coma for several days and was unable to regain his speech for some time after that. He is now making excellent progress in recovering his health. Randy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Furlong of Nash­ ville. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd (Elizabeth) Wilcox of Nash­ ville enjoyed a weekend visit from Mrs. Evelyn (Tieche) Wolfe, a former local resident now of Davison. Bounce into Summer withjll plenty of time on your H hands and flair in your haif\ ...Get a Cut and Set from. J 517-852-9192 616-749-9962 —OLIVET— —NASHVILLE— f The Mirrors image") ,jiiie mhuoia nuaae„l CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT Many readers will recall Evelyn, who graduated from NHS in 1923. She arrived Saturday in time to attend the Alumni Banquet, then stayed through Sunday with the Wilcoxes. While here she also called on Mrs. Emily Hafner, to wish her a happy 100th birthday. Carl and Louise Bahs of Nashville were also Sunday dinner guests at the Wilcox home, and enjoyed seeing slides of Evelyn’s extensive travels including trips to Alaska, Europe, and Guam, where she visited her brother, Dr. Henry Tieche, and his wife. Evelyn is a lifelong schoolteacher, now retired. Her husband, Leonard Wolfe, is deceased. Coin­ cidentally, the Tieche family is mentioned in this week’s Memories about the 1920 cyclone that struck Maple Grove Township. Evelyn is the daughter of the late R. B. Hayes Tieche, who was once manager of the local Co-Op Elevator. The family, livedsoutheast of town, but later moved to Francis Street in the village. The entire weekend surrounding her June 1st birthday was a special event for Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville, as her five children honored her with visits or phone calls. Guests at various times over the two days were her three daughters and their husbands: Doris and Cleo Jacobs of Algonquin Lake; Claudette and Ted Myers of Charlotte; and Elizabeth and Alfred Brenner, and their daughter, Pamelh, of Dorr. Son David Ramsey and wife, Suzanne, of Sturgis were unable to come to Nashville, so they called Elsie. Sunday, son Glen Ramsey and his wife, Marilyn, took his mother to their home at Dowling for a dual celebration dinner in honor of her birthday and their wedding anniversary. An all-day Tuesday visitor of Mrs. Elsie Ramsey was her daughter Claudette Myers of Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Will Suntken of Nashville were at Lakewood High School Tuesday evening to attend the graduation exercises of VICTORIO Strainers SPECIAL.. $2995 iff Till’ it Reg. Price $34.60 PRICES GOOD THRU JUNE 21 ST ONLY I Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St., Nashville— Phone 852-0713 & By Susan Hinckley « their granddaughter, Lisa Suntken. Also attending the Lakewood High com­ mencement were Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Marguerite) Ackett of Nashville, who were there to see her granddaughter, Tina Hillard of Charlotte, receive her diploma. Louise and Del Reickord of Washington, Mich., were weekend guests of her mother, Mrs. Melissa Showalter of Nashville. Saturday evening dinner guests, in addition to the Reickords, were Glenard Showalter of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Jon (Pam) Pearson of Okemos. Nashville’s Class of 1940 gathered at the home of John and Montiel Dull ofNashville for a reunion prior to the May 31 Alumni Banquet at MVHS. There were 33 at­ tending the Open House, including 17 members of the class. A lovely time was enjoyed visiting and reminiscing. Some of the classmates had not seen one another for 40 years. Present from the Class of 1940 were, Lucille Sackett Jordan of South Bend; Ora Miller of Florida; Pat Cole of Battle Creek; Mary Anne Wright of Traverse City; Alvin Oaks, Corinne Hebert Drake, Gladys Bassett Bolo, Maxine Martin Brower, Mary Jane Menery Leary, all of Hastings; John and Norma (Bidelman) Hickey, and Doris Dahlhouser Wilson, of Charlotte; Wayne Pennock, Hubert Decker, Marlin Bera Hansen, and John and Montiel Dull, all of Nash­ ville. Also attending the banquet with the group were former teachers and class advisors, Irene Hamp and Olith Hamilton of Nashville and Martha Zemke of Vermontville. Photos of the class were taken to send with a card signed by all to their former teacher and class advisor John Hamp, Who was confined to Blodgett Hospital at the time of the event. Greetings were also sent to former classmate Wayne Bera, whose health did not permit him to make the trip from his home1 in Arizona. A meeting of all workers in the Nashville United Methodist Vacation Bible School is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at 'the church.' Bible school will start Monday, the 16th, and continue through Friday, with classes from 9 to 11:30 a.m . each day. Friday evening, June 20th, the youngsters will prresent a 7:30 p.m. program at • the church for parents and the community. Russell Smith, retiring custodian at Fuller St. Elementary School in Nash­ ville was feted last Wed­ nesday when his co-woikers gaered for gathered o a dinner at the Steakhouse ue Restaurant. Attending the noon event were custodial and bus garage personnel and ad­ ministrators, Supt. Carroll Wolff and Principal Howard Yost.- Former custodians, now retired, were also present. Gifts of ap­ preciation were presented to Mr. Smith in recognition of his 35-year service to the school district. He was a bus driver for 13 years, sub­ stitute driver for seven, and building custodian for 15 years. Special fathers will be receiving recognition at Sunday morning services, June 15, at the Nashville Baptist Church. To brighten the summer days for residents of the Barry County Medical Care Facility, a delegation from the Nashville Baptist Church spent last Tuesday afternoon setting out colorful flower plants in the garden and patio areas around the building. Helping with the project were, from Nash­ ville, Larry and Sherry Eberly and daughter, Autumn; Myra Hineberger; and Fran Jones and children; and from Ver­ montville, Jeff Frayer and Sue Trowbridge. John Hamp of Nashville underwent surgery at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids the last week of May, and at the time of this report was expected to return home soon and receive further treatment at Pennock Hospital. Friends and for­ mer students will want to cheer him with a card. Mr. is a former Hamp agricultural teacher at Nashville High, and was a driving force in organizing the first annual community syrup-making project that started here in 1942. Mrs. Lucille (Sackett) Jordan, a former local resident now of South Bend, Indiana, was a weekend guest of her step-mother, Mrs. Margaret Sackett of Nashville. While here, Lucille attended the Alumni Banquet and the proceeding reunion of the NHS Class of 1940 which was hosted by John and Montiele Dull of Thornapple Lake Road. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Me Millon of rural Nashville entertained at a triple bir­ thday party last Tuesday evening. Guests of honor were Pastor Roger Claypool, Suzy Corkwell and Debbie Morawski, all of Nashville. A birthday cake, in the shape of a guitar was a special hit with the gathering of 35 guests, many of whom are members of the Monday Night Special,, a local bluegrass and gospel group. Good food,fun and fellowship was enjoyed at the party and, of course, there was plenty of good music. Steven Douse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Douse, Jr., of Nashville, was a recent weekend guest of his parents. Steve is an attorney with the U.S. Dept, of Justice and made the Michigan stop on the last leg of a journey from California to his home in Washington, D.C. He had been in San Francisco on business, then flew to Detroit and on to Lansing, where 0^ JU* Adolph and Rose picked him up at the airport A family gathering with Steve’s aunts and uncles was enjoyed Saturday evening at the Douse home. While here, Steve also called on Emily Hafner, who recently celebrated her centennial birthday. Several years ago, she baby-sat for Steve and his brother when they were young. Two years ago when Steve was in Nashville, he promised Emily he would return in 1980 to see her on her 100th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson (Geneva) Brumm of Nash­ ville and Mr. and Mrs. Norman (Nyla) Stanton of rural Dowling enjoyed a recent 2-day state con­ vention of Lions Clubs, held at Traverse City. Some 7,000 persons from throughout Michigan were present for the event. Meetings, lectures and programs of interest to both the men and their wives were on the agenda, and a Saturday evening presen­ tation was staged at an open air arena at Interlochen. Saturday, several of the ladies enjoyed a special sightseeing bus tour of the Traverse City and Leelanau Peninsula area. Before returning home Sunday, the Brumms and Stantons had dinner with Earl and Mildred Hose of Nashville at their cottage at nearby Chandler Lake. Weekend weather ranged from chilly to very pleasant. A special program in honor of Father’s Day, June 15, is planned at the Nash-5 ville Assembly of God. This is “Rally Month” at the church and various special events are on the agenda throughout June. John and Montiel Dull of Nashville vwere in Saginaw from May 26 through 29th to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Masonic Order of Michigan. John is a member of the Board of General Purposes, which has to do with finances of the organization. During the event, four busloads ofwives enjoyed a side trip to Frankenmuth for a shopping spree and luncheon The Golden Agers of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at noon Friday, June 13, for a potluck dinner at the J S" Hl I* Jrfl fl” ta^ J|l»f tn* 111*8 Eta*"1’1 iHii'f IfcWif" nafeferixsll lies® isl fl W Ml KB IMH Wratya ■InM wuui timim si.cn ■Ml fafM 1® Wfetit 'yww •swwctpui WL. UtUHtE Ww WOHEKUt Many Wedding Plans to chooke from... Starting at $18000 For (48) 4x5 and (1) 8x10 COLOR and ALBUM M MJ Ph. 374-7337 The Vermontville Township Board will fake bids on the following separate projects: MS' II M > ! 00A>> 1. Constructing an “eyebrow” roof on the Fire Barn. 2. Painting the Fire Barn Doors. Contact Fred Frith at 726-0177 ...for details. Bids will be opened JUNE 26th, 1980 ... at 8:00 p.m. cs �5((Jv J%v ,iiXS iXwSs ?W MMSVSi ^^JS's) JSSV'sS)i Siw SSSS&S!J SS&J SS® !s$! '**4s sjs* $ «S5 « sa *b b« h®Wi fcWudjJ I a a. “® ! lifttm Em Sfefetu“’"’itylllll ebalWer Laie, Community House. The United Methodist Council on Ministries will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the church, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Administrative Board. We learned last Wed­ nesday that Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nashville was expected to be moved from Leila Hospital in Battle Creek to the Babcock Nursing Home on M-79 near Hastings. Mrs. Emery was hospitalized in May after she sustained a fractured pelvis in a fall at her home. She is now able to get around by using a walker. Vacation Bible School at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene starts Monday, June 15, and continues through June 19. Class will be conducted for grades kindergarten through 6th. The sessions are from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day. The Nashville Church of the Nazarene honored graduates at Sunday ser­ vices June 1st There were three high school seniors, and three adults who graduated through the Adult Education Program. The General Assembly of the'District Church of the Nazarene will be held June 19-26 at Kansas City, Missouri, _ Plans are being made for local folks to attend the session. In Nashville for a 4-day visit last week were Lynn and Doris (Higdon) Hazelton and son, Walter, of Palm Bay, Florida. While here, ^Wdfni taadv> wy pleasant _ _ * Vol pi^ «tai WiWi^ t *t. li i M m >iri AiMjiiw isq “ “BaUj Jfatir'’i Etai ciutb and varta s XS!J IMi Id mis m wilty Jib nd Ml Mertnii to tally X to! 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Main, Vermontville Phone 517-726-0612 P or 616-763-9697 • Chain saws • Edgers • Snow­ mobiles • Golf carts • Lawn mowers • Tillers • Snowblowers STOP OUT TODAY! HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 8 to 5 Sat. 8 to 3 jjf jf % DAN'S WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREE WATER TESTI! Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852*9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Dan!! they called on her sisters, Mrs. Lloyd (Eunice) Priddy and Mrs. Nate (La Duska) Sheldon and their families. They also called on Mr. Hazelton’s family near Lansing. The Hazeltons were en route to Minnesota to visit their daughter before returning to Florida. Walter will be spending the summer there with his sister. । The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, June 11, 1980_ Page 3 - Families make the difference With all the pressures folks teaches its members about economical place for folks to children. Why? Because the are feeling these days ... being human and respon­ live. It’s the cheapest place medium of exchange is not inflation, energy shortages, sive. to get a good meal, to get the dollar bill, but love. unemployment ... one The family is .the most clothes cleaned and a ripped “The family recognizes wonders where the answers seam repaired, to rear each other,” according, to are. We know that govern­ Judy Locke of rural ment and big business can’t Four games were played supply all the answers. So, parties, graduation parties, last week in the East what’s a great and powerful Division (Nashville area) of source of strength? s celebrations, help build selfa local church softball FAMILIES! Families can esteen of family members.” league. In the competition, make the difference. Think Several area high school E Avenue, Scotts. The family is one thing the Vermontville Bible about the strengths the seniors have been awarded The scholarships, that everyone has. We all Church topped Nashville family has: scholarships to attend presented by the KCC Board have family, either through Baptist Youth, 8-4; Nashville The family is the best United Methodist won over teacher for children. A Kellogg Community College. of Trustees for excellence, blood- relation or by close From Hastings High were awarded on the basis of association. People just Ainger Bible, 19-13; Baptist parent helps a child form Oldtimers outscored Baptist values, beliefs, attitudes and School: Lee Anne Owings, high school academic grade plain need the warmth and 183 Welcome Road; Brenda point average and can be security that other people Youth, 19-14; and Heritage ethics. The informal can provide. Hills No. 1 team won over education provided by a Colvin, 236 W. Benson; Nick applied toward payment of (family) Everybody of Everybody ’s’s part Heritage Hills No. 2 by a family has more impact Groos, 1760 South Broad­ tuition and fees. way; and Dean McConnell, A total of 94 scholarships somebody’s family. score of 12-10. In another than all formal schooling. 317 W. Clinton. have been awarded by KCC Contact your Cooperative game scheduled, Heritage The family unit is one of Of Maple Valley High to high school seniors in the Extension Service and find No. 1 won by forfeiture over the most durable institutions School: James Myers, 224 Kellogg Community College out what help they have for Ainger Bible. ever devised. It has family units. Members, spouses and drastically changed in form, Washington Street, Nash­ service area. friends of Nashville’s Class size and type, but because it ville, and Susan Rose Fox, of 1930 recently gathered for can change and adapt, it 421 Third Street, Vermontville. a 50th anniversary reunion continues to exist. From belton-Kellogg High at the home of Lawrence and Families are people who School: Marguerite Haas, Lucille (De Witt) Hecker of accept you as you are. You Route 1, and Debra Henson, Hastings. The gathering at are loved, cared for, 11618 Breezy Point, Plain­ the Hecker home proceeded provided for without attendance at the annual reservation. The family is well. Of Climax-Scotts High Alumi Banquet at MVHS, truly a “haven in a heartless May 31. There were 25 world.” Technology, com­ School: Marjorie Holtz, 16620 persons at. the reunion, in­ puters or politicians cannot Q Avenue, Climax, and cluding eight members of the provide this! The family Patricia Horsfall, 11411 East class: Leon Housler of Charlotte; Louise Wotring Family planning Riley of Mason; Georgia Bassett Carter of Lansing; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard clinic planned Elmer Lowell of Ury, Shull of Nashville ac­ Information,' counseling, Michigan; June Brown companied Hubert Dennis bf pap smears, Potter and ’ Mildred rural Nashville to Howell supplies, pregnancy, testing, inDillenbeck Brodbeck of last Sunday when he took his fertility counseling and Nashville; Hilna Benson mother, Mrs. Artie Dennis of referral offered at the BarryFassett and Lucille De Witt Nashville, to attend the high Hecker, of Hastings. An school graduation of her Eaton District Health Department Family Plan­ afternoon of reminiscing granddaughter, Margy ning Program. Eyening over old school photos and Dennis. Tuesday, the Shulls climes by appointment on scrapbooks entertained the called on Veda’s sister, Mrs. June 10 and 24. Call in or stop former classmates. Elmer Evangie Miller/ who is in each Tuesday and Friday, Lowell brought along a staying at the home of her 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 220 W. Court collection of early Nashville daughter and family, Mr. Street. Phone 945-9516. No News items about the Class and Mrs. Tom Wensko of charge. Teens welcome, of 1930, that he had clipped Algonquin Lake. parental permission not during his schooldays. Fathers will be honored in required. (6-24) Another guest brought a 1930 special Sunday morning calendar for the hostess, and services at the local Church one brought a bud vase with of the Nazarene, June 15, and flowers in the class colors. each dad will receive a gift. Old photos were brought by Philip Maurer of Dearborn, NHS 1929, who also attended the reunion and banquet. Floral arrangements that EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION! decorated a special table set for the Class of 1930 at the banquet were furnished by Leon Housler. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Giles • ' 6 Months Si0,000.00 Minimum ■ \ ■ ,V of Lansing were Sunday Rate for the week of June 5, thru June 11, 1980 afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Furlong of Annialvirid Nashville, and all called on Mrs. Owen Hynes of Nash­ ville. • Federal regulations prohibit compounding of interest during the term of-this agreement, Mr. and Mrs. Vern e Rate varies each week for new certificates or renewals but once you have invested In your Money Market Certificate, your quoted rate is fixed for the full six months. Hawblitz and Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz, all of Nash­ ville, were in Battle Creek variable last Saturday to attend the wedding of David Hawblitz and Cathy Sharp, both of that city. The ceremony was held at the Family Alter Church. •Continuous compounding •Rate changes the first of each month, but.once your Oayid is the son of Larry and •S500.00 minimum amount ;, certificate has been purchased, •.our i.it,.- is fixed Im 2 Barbara (Gould) Hawblitz of Battle Crepk, both former I 272 year rate local residents. Enjoying Sunday dinner at the Burger Chef in Hastings lastweek were Mrs. Caroline Jones, Mrs. Gladys Histead, Mrs. Verna Frederick and Mrs. Esther Buckley, all of Substantial interest penalty for early withdrawal from all cert-fic.ih* accounts. Nashville. Saturday, Mrs. Verna MORE THAN ANY BANK CAN PAY Frederick and Mrs. Esther Buckley were in Charlotte to ALL ACCOUNTS NOW Visit the latter’s sister and INSURED UP TO $100,000.00 her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jankovich. Later, the Nashville ladies stopped at A'islk thehomfiof Mrs. Frederick’s and daughter and son-in-law, FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Phyllis and Edgar Smith of HOME OFFICE CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN Charlotte. Nashville. Michigan E.iinn Rapids. Michuum Olivet. Miclnqan Area students receive KCC scholarships OBEDIENT CURLS IT PAYS TO SAVE AT 6 Month Money Market Certificate umVVv To Oivwm ■ 1/ 272 yearM variarbaltee Money Market Certificate THIS IS Eaton Federal �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, June 11,1980 — Page 4 1920 tornadoes dipped near Nashville claiming four lives “There are two paralleling stretches of desolate waste in Barry County,” reported the Grand Rapids Press after two simultaneous tornadoes cut devastating dual swaths across the county on March 28,1920. “In these stretches, the pathway of two terrible tornadoes which struck down buildings, snuffed out four lives and destroyed property of all kinds with a ruthless hand, there is today nothing but a level waste of broken timber, indiscriminate masses of cattle and horses and vacant house foundations.” The most deadly of the two Sunday afternoon storms had torn into the heart of Maple Grove Township, about four miles south of Nashville. There, a trio of houses was obliterated and three lives claimed that day. A fourth victim would succumb four days later. “Ripping up fences and forests, the cyclone tore its way into the farms of George Belson, James Moon and Lee Gould, in the Wilcox Church neighborhood, where its most demoniac fury was spent,” advised the Nash­ ville News. Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nashville, whose late husband, Carl, lost his mother, father and grand­ mother in’ the tragedy, remembers the cyclone that struck about 5 p.m. “We had come into town by horse and buggy to visit my family,” she recalls. “The sun was shining but all of a sudden a wind began to blow terribly.” Mrs. Moon remembers the relentless gale and how the sun continued to shine. Feeling uneasy, Nellie and her husband made a hasty retreat to their Cloverdale Road farm, located about a half-mile east of the home of his parents, James and Dora Moon, which was adjacent to Wilcox Cemetery. Moments after their arrival, Nellie and Carl were busy relocating one of their sows and her piglets that had been left homeless by the wind. Suddenly, one of James Moon’s cows came running wildly down the road and Carl sensed something was terribly wrong. He and Nellie headed for his parents home. When they arrived, only a few rafters of the dwelling were standing. Nellie still remembers looking skyward into the black funnel cloud swirling overhead. “It was awful to see,” she recalls. The cloud was really shaped like a funnel, with a tail that whipped back and forth and kept jumping up and down.” Chunks of debris were Lee Gould's barn was the first major strike on Cloverdale Rd., but his home was spared and became a haven for injured neighbors. The cyclone drive timbers so deeply into the ground that teams .of horses were needed to pull them out, remembers Lawrence Gray, whose uncle lived on the hard-hit Liebhauser farm on Dowling Rd. When McCartney's barn was blown away, his horses were found u ndisturbed, still tied to the manger. Many other animals in the area had to be destroyed. A stone foundation (foreground) is all that's left of the George Belson home after a 1920 tornado ripped through the Wilcox neighborhood in the heart of Maple Grove Township, claiming four lives. One perished in the Belson house, two in the James Moon home which stood across the road near the large tree. Another victim died 4 days later. By auto and rig, sightseers flocked to the tragic Scene. (Photos loaned, courtesy Lawrence Gray) Entire fields were littered with wreckage and dead farm animals. Swept bare of homes, barns and outbuildings, the Moon and Belson properties resembled a war zone when these photos were taken the next day. Aerial Photography Have your farm or business photograp­ hed by ROGER of Modern Photographies in Lake Odessa. He will take many oblique poses for you to choose from. We are flying soon. Call now to have your Aerial Phono­ graph. 1-16x20 Only $8000 Natural 1 - 11x14 ..... Only’50°°C d.r i09ToFF^ All FRAMES l^L L/^utaerial! 374-7337 Modern Photographies 938 4th Ave., Lake Odessa, Ml. "YOUR FULL SERVICE STUDIO" boiling in that tail, she ad­ ded, and Nellie saw the tail reach down and con­ sume Curtis McCartney’s barn at the intersection of South Clark' and Maple Grove Roads., After the storm had passed over the McCartney property, nothing remained but the land and some wreckage, according to a News account. “Mr. and Mrs. McCartney were in the house and how they escaped with their lives is nothing ' short of miraculous,” noted the reporter. Though bruised and cut, they were not seriously injured. “Mr. McCartney saw the storm coming and called to his wife to come with him to the cellar,” added the News account. “Instead, she started for the door. Just as she reached it, Mr. Mc­ Cartney got her by the arm. Just then the crash came and the next thing they knew they were crawling out from under a huge pile of wreckage, glad to realize that they were both alive.” However, everything they had on earth except 10 acres of land had vanished in the twinkling of an eye. Even so, they had much for which to be thankful. A sadder fate befell their neighbors whose homes were struck just minutes earlier. At George Belson’s place on Cloverdale Road,, seven persons were in the house. The family saw the storm coming but before they could make a move to get to the cellar, the buildings went and the occupants with them. Edith Belson, 17, was almost instantly lulled when her father’s house was ut­ impending danger. Grand­ terly destroyed along with mother was in her favorite every barn and outbuilding rocker, Nellie believes. on the farm. Skipping across Mrs. Brooks was found the road, the deadly tur­ several yards away from the bulence slammed into the house, with the stove nearby. James Moon house, carrying She died almost instantly. along remnants of the Belson Dora Moon was fatally in­ property. jured and passed away about James and his wife, Dora, four hours later. James also and her mother, Elizabeth had critical injuries; he died Brooks, 80, were seated near the following Thursday. a stove in the living room, apparently unaware of the Cont. next page — For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Stan Trumble Teresa Jones Mary Trumble Norma Viele Trumble Agency ^Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 1^8 S. Main St. Vermontville phone 517-726-0634 �The Maple Valley News Nashville Wednesday June 11. 1980 — Page 5 The Nashville clinic will run through June 17. Cost per child is S4 for the total treatment. “We expect to be pretty busy the entire time.” commented Mrs. DeGroot last Friday. “We will be handling about 39 ap­ pointments per day.” For the most part, the youngsters come from the Maple Valley area, but the Nashville clinic will also be 'processing children from the Lakewood School District. There was no clinic in Woodland this year due to low enrollment. Subsequent fluoride clinics will be held at schools in Middleville, Delton and Hastings, where the program concludes on July 23. The Barry County Topical Fluoride Program for the summer of 1980 got un­ derway Friday at the Fuller St. Elementary School * in Nashville. The program is run under the auspices of the Michigan Department of Health and set up by the Barry County Health. Chairing the Nashville program is Mrs. Jack (Judy) DeGroot. She is assisted with scheduling by Mrs. Amado (Jill) Cardenas. Children receive the treatments by appointment. It requires three visits to the clinic to complete the process. The initial trip requires about 10 minutes, and each consecutive visit takes about five minutes. Smile, it’s Fluoride Clinic time — Sandals SUMMERTIME FAVORITES... New arrivals in our Shoe Dept. Ladies Styles..... Girls Styles from$799 All remaining BOYS... (Maple Valley Newt photos by Susan Memories of the past, continued b’s Ibris 1- iujsfcjfa Swtli il»j lift Bite Fili; luMi I Die Hj i®. Mirite1 sM into teiilto tata;anjiiij Seto in; misolihefai tartl jnMpli andlffiHle.DoB, tart' mote, Etatt liiinWiF. Ojerestatti® fefe? a the living rm y unaware (hl® fr'! The storm which brought such terror to the Wilcox Church neighborhood had come up through Climax, visited the summer resort at Fine Lake, where 12 cottages and a dance hall were destroyed, tore through Johnstown Township and slammed into Maple Grove Township, where its worst havoc was wrought. First struck in this area was the Clyde Kenney place, where a barn was damaged, and the Ed Liebhauser farm on Dowling Road where the Ernest Gray family lived. There, an old barn was entirely wrecked and a big new barn was stripped to the frame, and an orchard uprooted. The next stop was at Elmer Shafer’s, where a barn was twisted beyond salvage. At Lee Gould’s place on Cloverdale Road, a barn was badly wrecked and part of the house roof torn away while an auto did an airborne somersault over Mr. Gould’s head. The deadly visits to the Belson and Moon homes followed, before the wind leveled all but the house at the Frank Downs farm then skipped over to the McCartney place. The farm of R.B. Hayes Tieche was the next one to feel the wrath of the storm. “Hayes says all he has left on his place is his house and barn and his family, but he is not finding any fault, ” commented the News. Tieche had been in town at the time of the storm, and five of his children had a experience harrowing making their way from the barn to their house, but were Helen Brimmer is enjoying being a young great grandmother. Sandals........ 50% OFF Handing a toothbrush to Kara Williams of Nashville is clinic assistant Jane Burger. The children are presented with a toothbrush at the conclusion of the first topical fluoride treatment. not injured despite some close calls. “Seymour Hartwell was the next bad sufferer,'* noted the News. He lost a barn, and twelve tons of hay in the structure disappeared completely. A loss of another sort was sustained by Edwin Penfold. “He had 23 acres of splendid timber, with one of the best sugar bushes in the township,” explained the News. “Less than 4 acres of timber remain standing.” Others who lost barns and outbuildings and suffered damage to their homes were James Rose, Ora Chaffee and William Wells. The storm lifted near Kalamo then skipped onto Portland, traveling east across Michigan and doing much damage en route. There were 12 state fatalities and an estimated property loss of $2,000,000 reported by the Grand Rapids Press. Sightseers flocked to the Maple Grove scene. “Lots of folks came out that evening,” remembers Nellie. “They had to drive in from the east because of the roadway being blocked. And they came for many weeks afterwards.” The day after the cyclone struck, a mass meeting was called in Nashville and a solicitation committee formed. Before the gathering adjourned, a total of $1,001 had been raised for the local storm victims. When the News went to press Wednesday, additional contributions had brought the fund to $1,603 and more money was promised. “That amount won’t rebuild many wrecked homes and barns, but it will help relieve immediate distress and help the un­ fortunate to get on their feet and start over again,” ob­ served the News, “and it surely shows our good neigh­ bors to the south that our sympathy is real.” 'Kdleq,'4'Variety Store 115-117 N. Main in Nashville ph.ftK9, Q7A7 EST BUYS for FNHER’S DAY it ] Eclipse Sun Screen TO -WLL Lotion enca Original or Total, 4 oz. W Atra Razor $2" or Debrox „ fttra Blades .’1” Drops $159 Clear 1 ’/a oz. Summer’s LX 79c Eve ’s Pills I Remember Dad on Father’s Day, June! 5 Every special Dad deserves a thoughtful Father’s Day card from Hallmark. Sun., June 15. W Gifts for Dad... Billfolds and Travel Kits Amity Leather Oil of Olay (4 oz.) or Night of Olay Brut 33 $<179 Splash on 7 oz. B \ W* / ELECTRIC RAZORS Remington & Norelco WATCHES Timex & Texas Instrument FILM ^Fanny Fanner CANDY Simon Pharmacy ® HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5:30 PHONE 852-0845 NASHVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, June 11, 1980 — Page 6 Painting murals of the past... BY Susan Hinckley Dale Ann has the primary Main Street with its many responsibility of sketching 19th century buildings. The waterworks plant once local scenes on the walls and doing the major artistic housed the coal-fired boiler drawing, working from and two pumps which kept pencil sketches she was the 85,000 gallon Standpipe required to prepare for the filled with river water for non-consumptive village use. CETA program. The youngsters have had When diesel replaced steam no formal art training or ex­ power in 1936 and wells were perience, but are learning driven south of the/Thorrapidly as they keep busy napple River, the old filling in detail on the building was stripped of its paintings. Last week, they machinery. added countless individuals Since that time, it has blades of grass to a scene of served as a storage building the Sugar Shanty in Putnam for the village and most Park. The next stage of the recently was used as a mural is expected to be a recycling collection point for sugar bush, complete with a salvage of glass and paper horse and wagon making a by the local Scouts. sap collection. 'Early this year the Nashville’s 1892 Standpipe, building was vacated by the a now-unused water tower in Scouts and renovated by the Putnam Park, has also been village. A dropped ceiling selected as a mural subject. and wallboard were in­ The tower has long been a stalled, along with a cir­ local landmark. cular, free - standing brick Other scenes in the fireplace. Seating in the planning stage are the room is provided by refur­ Thornapple River and an bished antique pews from early view of Nashville’s the early Methodist Church in Nashville. Kitchen facilities are expected to be JORDAN DIST. CO. — added to the building in the COUNTRY CORNERS Farm Market future. Restroom facilities have already been installed. 2 miles N. of Nashville at AA-66 & State Rd. Present plans are to use 517-852-1945 the renovated waterworks building as a Community Meeting Center. It is also expected to serve as a Monday thru Saturday 10 to 6 Warming Room for winter Sunday 10:30 to 3:30 sports activities in Putnam Park. Bakery - Cheese - Produce - Honey If walls could talk, what tales Nashville’s 1891 waterworks building in Putnam Park could tell of the decades of local history it has witnessed! In a small way, that very wish is now coming true. Although the story is not being verbally conveyed, the saga of Nashville's past will be portrayed through colorful murals now being painted on the interior walls of-the recently - renovated structure. The mural project was started last week by local artist Dale Ann Morawski. She is being assisted by CETA employees Dawn Brush, 18, of Nashville and Amber Galloway, 19, of Lacey. Both youngsters are working under the Youth Community Conservation Improvement Project, throughout the summer. The waterworks building project is expected to take about three months to complete. , Dale Ann Morawski, left, artist in charge of the mural project at Nashville’s recently renovated 1891 waterworks building explains detail work to her assis­ tants, CETA Youth employees, Amber Galloway (right) and Dawn Brush. Dale Ann does the major sketching and painting and the youngsters fill in detail. OPEN 7 DAYS Lawn and Garden - Gifts Heckaman Come and inspect the Award Winning, energy efficient HECKAMAN HOMES of the 80's. 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Maple leaves disfigured by mites Galls on the upper leaf galls open and the mites April before plant growth surfaces of red- and silver migrate to the twigs where begins. Apply Sevin or Malathion or Liquid Lime maples are now being ob­ they over winter. The maple bladder gall Sulfur to all twigs, and served by Eaton County home owners. These galls or can be controlled by branches. Be sure to read the small growths are green, red spraying after the leaves pesticide label for complete or black in color and can be have dropped in the fall or in application instructions. very numerous. According to Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director, the galls are caused by the Bladder Gall Mite, a microscopic pest « related to the spider. Although the galls affect the aesthete value of the tree, they cause little injury. Therefpre, control is generally not warranted. ? Aluminum Bladder gall mites are WHITE— approximately one -onehundred twenty-fifth inch Oil Paint long, elongate in shape and vary from creamy-white to RED OIL— orange in color. In the spring, as the leaves Bam Paint begin to expand, the mites become active and feed on the lower leaf surface. As a result of this feeding, the leaf tissues are stimulated to Picnic Table Frames form irregular growths or galls which eventually en­ close the mites. Galls are first green and later red or black. Mites remain within the gall throughout the summer and pass through several generations. In the fall before the leaves drop, the ROOF COATING «. ..’1169 do5.So oPar'’1' en1 KEITH PRONG BUILDERS Nashville artist Dale Ann Morawski sketches one of the many scenes that will be transferred to the walls of the recently-renovated 1891 waterworks building in Nashville's Putnam Park. She is shown working on the circular brick fireplace recently installed in the structure. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Miller’s FURNITURE & CARPET STORE 107 E. WOODLAWN AVE., HASTINGS [ tt* $0139 Jl $1249 ., 9ll 49u PORCH SWINGS • FLAG POLES HOMETOWN LUMBER YARS Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS 219 SOUTH STATE STREET NASHVILLE, MICH. 49073 Ph. 852-0882 �® Simon Pharmacy § 207 N. MAIN NASHVILLE HOWARD GOODENOUGH * Supplies For Cake and Candy for ...GRADUATION! RENTAL PANS AVAILABLE!! 852-0845 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday CAKE. CANDY. AND CHOCOLATE MOLDING SUPPLIES MON. - THURS. 10-S 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. SI7-726-0652 650.s. Main st.. Vermontville. Ml 49096 Fl hometown! Curtis Craft Center 205 S. Main, Nashville 4 Phone852-9338 LUMBER YARD —and — Only one life—will soon be past Only what's done for Christ will last. Nashville Flowers & Jewelry > 233 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9797 Agricultural Lime - Delivered & Spread BUD GILLASPIE 977 S. Main ’ Vermontville, Ml. 49096 Phone 517-726-0016 Back Hoe - Bulldozing - Fill Sand * Road Chips WE BUY HAY & STRAW in the field HAY AND STRAW PRODUCER AND BROKER 6620 E. Scott Rd. Nashville, Ml. 49073 (517) 852-0959 Custom Baling BANK and TRUST Nashville Branch 180265 203 N. Main St., Nashville STANTON Real Estate & Auctioneers 219 S. State St. Fathers - leaders of the home As once again the third Sunday of June nears, we are reminded of the day set aside to honour Fathers. Sonora Dodd is the one given credit for the observance of Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June. Fathers have a great responsibility to their children as God, the Father, has commissioned them in his Word, The Bible, to teach their children the commandments of the Lord. “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Children learn from hearing, seeing and doing. As one little boy called out to his father as he tried to follow him through the snow “Daddy, don’t take such big steps, my legs are too short. As Fathers we must be careful that the steps we make are ones we would want our children to follow in. Are we setting a Christian example? Rev. Robert Taylor Assembly of God - Nashville Trowbridge Service - AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 REALTOR' WOLEVER'S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E WOLEVER BROKER 4517) 726-0637 RES 225 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Telephone: 852-9680 Compliments of... FATHERS... Lonny L. Kienutske LEADERS OF THE HOME GUARANTEED APPLIANCES Phone... 852-9724 852-1717 AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. A.M. Worship.. 9:15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School..... 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN REID REID* Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. rev. PAULI. BOGER C ASSENBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ... 11 Evening Worship .. 7 Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting... 7 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville a.m. Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. AM Service... 1 a.m. a.m. PM Service PM Service... ...7 p.m. p.m. Wed. Service.. ...7 p.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR PASTOR LESTER? DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Youth.. .Roger Claypool -1 26 S. MAIN ST. ^ASHVILLE. Ml. 49073 OFFICE (517)852-1501 HECKER Insurance Vermontville — Nashville 726-0181 Nashville, Mich. 852-0882 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville CHURCH TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH Sun. School..... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. 1 10 South Main,Vermontville 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville REV. J. G. BOOMER REV. DAVE FLEMING REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 o.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School ..11 a.m. ('/> mile East of M-66,5 miles Holy Day Masses south of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday........ ...6 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI Bible Study Thu .. 8 p.m.. Morning Service . 11 a.m. Evening Service .. 7 p.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM . PASTOR AAARVIN POTTER FIRST COHGREGATIONAL CHURCH Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Church School ... 10 a.m; Sunday: Sunday: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. Morning Worship. 11 a.m. South Main, Vermontville (Nursery Care Available) PJVI. worship....... 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Adult Sunday Fellowship Time After * Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening School ...... 10:30 a.m. Worship................ 7 p.m. PrayerMeeting... 7 p.m. Worship. Church Service. ..11 a.m. PASTOR RANDY REED REV. MOLLY TURNER. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, June 11, 1980 — Page 8 With school days behind them, 118 seniors of Maple Valley’s Class of 1980 received high school diplomas during com­ mencement exercises June 1 in the school’s gymnasium. The keynote speaker was Dr. Darrell Pollard, assistant superintendent of Adrian Schools. Pollard told the graduates that “Your Cheryl Ames Carol Appelman. Susanna Barnhart Deborah Barton generation has a better education than any other generation before it.” However, he added that the most important thing is what the graduates plan to do with their education. Senior James Myers of Nashville gave the salutatorian’s address and Susan Fox of Vermontville delivered the valedictorian’s address. The Maple Valley Band played the traditional processional and recessional; Superintendent Carroll Wolff welcomed the gathering; the Rev. Paul Boger of the Vermontville Bible Church gave the in­ vocation and benediction; Principal Burr Hartenburg presented the class of 1980; and Board of Education members Virginia Fox and Wilbur Marsh handed out diplomas to this year’s crop of seniors. Class colors were burgundy and ivory and the class flower was a white rose. For its class motto, seniors had selected: “Every man holds bet­ ween his hands, A silence that he wants to fill, And so he fills it with his dreams.” Philip Bishop Russell Blakely Julie Barlow Christopher Beebe Debora Brand Kathy Christopher Bradley Coffman Corrine Cole LaVern Decker Gregory Dunkelberger Diane Embrich Karen Pager Marsha Fender �Donald Fox Sharon Fox Susan Fox Tim Gearhart Deborah Hall -Brian Hamilton Christine Hamilton Sandra Hulbert -David Hulsebos Deborah Hummel Dennis Jarrard Tony Joostberns Kristina Kelly Barbara Harris Katherine Hummel Janice Lightner Tammie Frank Kai Graham Susan Hickey Barbara Hummed Ray Franks Kellie Haas Raymond Hole Terrie Huston Donald Martin Cheryl McClure David McGinley Rod McMillon Congratulations from these participating merchants: Nashville C Store Nashville Auto & Farm Supply 416 N. Main, Nashville 209 N. Main, Nashville Mirrors Image Polus Real Estate 111 N. Main, Nashville 234 N. Main, Nashville Al's Carry Out and A & N Excavating 2996 N. Ionia, Vermontville Village Inn Cafe 113 N. Main, Nashville Maple Valley Concrete Products Rod's Maple Leaf 188 S. Main, Vermontville 725 S. Durkee (M-66), Nashville Sewing Bee Fabric (across from Post Office) Nashville McDonalds Woodview Carpenters Den 117 S. Main St., Vermontville 223 N. Main, Nashville Nancy's Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville Johnie’s Pit Stop 107 N. Main, Nashville ABC Dairy Delite 103 N. Main St. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, June 11, 1980 — Page 10 Jeffrey Mead Lori Mitchell Sherry Morris Valerie Mackenzie Palmer William Russell Lars Sjodelius - Kimborly Teach worth - Diane Schantz Mandy Smith Catherine Trumble Alise Schray Michael Sprague Patrick VanTyle Denise Morrison Marvin Munn Cindra Murphy Cheryl Powell Marilyn Purser Crystal Rhodes Christine Shaw Hiroko Shionoya Janice'Siple Gregory Sutfin Emmett Swan Joyce Warner Kimberly Wetzel Marianne Sundby Shelly Walker Furlong’s Variety 171 S. Main St., Vermontville Curtis Craft Center 205 S. Main St., Nashville Kenneth Wood Detina Worth Troy Wright Dennis Yost Thornapple General Store 201 Main St., Nashville Country Corners Market M-66 and State Rd., North of Nashville Sugar Hut Cafe Main Street, Vermontville Jack’s Standard Service Citizen’s Elevator Co. 209 S. Main, Vermontville 870 S. Main, Vermontville Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main, Nashville Security National Bank S. Main, Nashville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, June 11, 1980__Page 11 June 1 was a big day for members of the Maple Valley High School Class of 1980 as they gave up the status of students to become new alumni, the first to graduate in the decade. ad'ua^on W W°S the commencement speaker during Maple Valley's graduation ceremony. Seniors not shown: Deborah Primm Jeffrey Fowler David Burd Duane Hansen Bobbi Browne Thomas Marcum Frances Nicewander Terry Samann John Barnhart Jeffery Horn Gary Friddle Valedictorian Susan Fox receives her diploma Board of Education member Mrs. Virginia Fox. a from Daniel Carpenter LeAnn Barrick Michael Crilly Joni Nisse Paul Kirby Corinna Akin Lori Balzer Robin Sittas Troy Sixberry ^Kimberly Bell ^THE GRADUATES! (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) South End Food & Beverage 637 S. Main, Nashville Simon Pharmacy 207 N. Main, Nashville Johnson’s Furniture ...of Maple Valley for '80 Vogt Funeral Home 204 Queen St., Nashville Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman, Nashville Enrollment up 50 percent at EISD Summer School opportunity to capitalize on June 16 marks the their descriptive and beginning of EISD Summer narrative talents. They will School ’80, Something Special for Gifted, Talented write! write! write! And talk and Creative Students to be with other kids and adults held at the Potterville who also like to write. Middle School, June 16-27, Culmination of the class daily, 9-11 a.m. will be creation ofa “literary Enrollment for the school journal” of class writings formally closed on May 23 that students will be able to with 185 Pre-K - Grade 8 take home. students enrolled in classes and 53 adults enrolled in the CARD OF THANKS parenting seminar. This is We wish to express our up 50 percent over last year’s sincere thanks to all who enrollment. The following classes still gave us comfort at the loss of have some slots available: our dear one, Milo (Mike) Junior Great Books, grades 3 HUI. To our relatives, friends and 4; Science, grades 3 and 4; Dance, grades 3 and 4; and neighbors for the Electricity, grades 5 through flowers, memorials, cards, 8; and Creative Writing, food and all other acts of kindness shown us. grades 5 through 8. We want to thank Hastings Readers interested in any of the above clasSes may still Chapter No. 70.E.S., Nashapply by calling Pat Rein-ville Lodge No. 255, F&AM bold at the Eaton In­ Vogts Funeral Home, ano termediate School District, the Rev. Hal Marchman from Daytona Beach, 543-5500. Below is a sketch of one Florida, for their services, class that will give readers a comfort and help. Your thoughtfulness will better idea of what students always be remembered. might expect: Marjorie Hill In Creative Writing, for Mr. & Mrs. Norris instance, writing is an ex­ (Cy) Stark & Family perience in building Mr. & Mrs. Raymond imagination and capturing Lundquist & Family that image on paper in Mr. & Mrs. J.F. (Jake) Hill readable form so others may and Family share the experience. Mrs. Mildred Hill Students in the Creative and Family Writing class will have the 112 N. Main, Nashville Maple Valley News Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main, Vermontville Nashville and Vermontville Kelley’s Variety Store 117 N. Main, Nashville Vermontville Hardware 131 S. Main, Vermontville Jim Powers Shell 133 S. Main, Nashville Nashville Steak House 202 N. Main, Nashville APPLICATIONS for... Larry’s Fargo 106 S. Main St., Nashville Maple Valley Implement 737 Sherman, Nashville Kent Oil Company 325 Queen, Nashville 204 N. Main, Nashville Carl’s Super Market Eaton Federal Savings & Loan 999 Reed, Nashville S. Main, Nashville 301 S. Main, Nashville at the bus garage in . .. 160 S. Main, Vermontville 728 Durkee? Nashville Nashville Co-Op Elevator Association the 1980 & 81 school year NASHVILLE. Irene’s Beauty Shop Hecker Agency BUS DRIVERS for Johnny’s Food Mart Wheeler Marine Service 225 N. Main, Nashville We are taking Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers • NOTICE • TO PUBLIC OF INTENT TO TRANSFER FUNDS On or about July 1, 1980, Barry County intends to consider the transfer of Federal Funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1979, 24CFR 570 from among the grant projects (Downtown improvements; Park, and Neighbor­ hood Center) to possibly include a transfer and recycling station for the Nashville area. Any interested agencies, groups, and persons are invited to attend the open meeting and give their comments on this transfer. Two meetings are scheduled: S. Main, Vermontville & Nashville JUNE 24,1980..... Castleton Twp. Hall • 7:30 p.m. JUNE 26,1980 . Nashville Village Meeting • 7:30 p.m. Wolever’s Real Estate If you have any questions or comments, con­ tact Sylvia Dulaney or Steve Reid at 945-5121. 126 S. Main, Nashville �The Mople Volley News. Noshville, Wednesday, June 11, 1980 — Page 12 Mrs. Staup hospitalized Long or Short Hair We will give you an ... Mrs. Vern (Fern) Staup of Nashville is a patient in Room 246 at Pennock Hospital, where she has been confined three weeks due to spinal problems. Fern is currently undergoing ad­ ditional tests and may return home this week depending upon results of the testing. Please take time to cheer her with a card. Obituaries Cary Marshall Goodner NASHVILLE - Mr. Cary Marshall Goodner, 38, of 401 E, Francis Street, died Saturday, May 31, 1980 as a result of a boat accident. He was born in Plainwell on July 23, 1941, the son of G. Cary and Kathleen (Fair­ child) Goodner. 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Only... ... ■■■ MT FRONT-END ALIGNMENT SPECIAL Includes...complete chassis inspection, set camber caster and toe-in. Only ly... JL dlH *77Z *4790 FACTORY REBATE AIR CONDITIONING SPECIAL ....... *400 *4390 munictNst! BOTH SPECIALS GOOD ON ALL U.S. CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS! “HOME OF THE SENIOR CITIZENS 10% DISCOUNT” 9 FRANTZ^s^ BUICK-CHEVROLET 1435 S. Hanover Street in HASTINGS — Phone 945-2425 general Morons parts division Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM Parts The new dealer that’s been in Hastings over 30 years” A tiny 3 lb. 8 oz. baby daughter was born May 31 to Harley Jack and Sandra (Dies) Hinckley, former Nashville residents now of rural Hastings. The new arrival, who has been named Rebecca Ann, made her debut two months early at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. After a week in the Intensive Care section of the Neo-Natal Unit there, she was moved into Imtermediate Care on Sunday. Depending upon her progress, Rebecca is ex­ pected to arrive home about the last of July. There, she will be welcomed by sisters, Angie Altoft, 7, and Anita Jo Hinckley, 1%. The baby has five grand­ parents, all of Nashville. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Larry (Pat) Dies; paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Wilma) Hinckley; and paternal greatgrandmothers are Mrs. Edna Edwards and Mrs. Ona Hinckley. CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank all our friends and family for all the help, cards, flowers, candy, concern and kindness shown during Randy’s hospital stay and since his return home. A very special thanks to Randy’s grandpa’s and grandma’s, aunts, un­ cles, and cousins who came to be with us during a very trying Saturday when we needed someone badly, and to Jerry Kent, John Kent and Terry Pierce for driving up to help that day. To Carroll, Marge, Eric and Shelly Wolff and Ann Kent for their help. To Larry and June Decker and family for the extra special concern and support and for the many cards, flowers and calls from all. To a very special Vermontville Ambulance Crew for extra handling of a very delicate situation “your great”. To the emergency doctors and nurses at Pennock, the Hastings Ambulance Service and all the people at Blodgett Hospital. We are forever grateful. To one and all we say a big thanks. Will never forget all you’ve done for us. Randy, Cory, Russ, and Judy Furlong For all your wedding stionary needs, stop OPEN: Monday & Wednesday nights 'til 8 pm...Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 'til 6 p.m...Sat. 'til 3 p.m. out and see us THE REMINDER PHONE 945-9554 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, June 11, 1980 — Page 13 New books at Putnam Library A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative S 5S Sr1 2S s ss ■ss “W| ft L *Mwi2 Min I klBihh B t ui In. M fel J*. a r ntact ntaiciti EWMiilik Mr. »■ IMfeitti IB FULL FIELD - At last week’s.filing deadline for elective offices, candidates had filed in all of Michigan’s 110 State Representative districts. Ten present Representatives are not returning; 3 districts have no Democrat filed, 15 no Republican. COURT OPTION - Although the Legislature last month authorized the creation of nine new judgeships, the local governments involved approved only two new positions. This is because the local governments have to fund these new judgeships. BEER LIMIT - The House has approved HB 5801, under which Michigan residents returning from other states can bring with them only one case of beer and 11 bottles of wine. Several nearby states have beer, wine and liquor prices lower than ours. DRUNK DRIVING - Now in the Senate are HB 5040-43, which expand and clarify Michigan’s drunk driving laws. Snowmobiles and off-road vehicles would be covered; fines would be increased; warrantless arrests of suspected drunk drivers would be allowed; and there would be improvements in the testing procedures used to determine alcohol blood levels. STRIKE BILL? - The Senate will this week consider a fivebill package which would legalize strikes by public em­ ployees and would set up arbitration and mediation procedures to try to avoid strikes. Governor Milliken has vetoed similar legislation before and objects to these bills because they do not presently provide enough incentives to prevent or avoid strikes. STATE LOAN - Although by our Constitution we must have a balanced budget, the state can still take out short­ term loans during a fiscal year: the Treasury Department is getting ready to borrow $500 million for the 1980-81 year due to the state’s meager cash flow. This would be used mostly for school aid payments due on October 1, the first day of the next fiscal year. LIE DETECTOR - The House will soon vote on HB 5723, which would prohibit police from requiring rape victims to take a lie detector test. Proponents say present procedures violate rights and discourage assault reporting; opponents^ say the bill could hurt prosecutions. VISITATION RIGHTS - Both houses have now approved HB 4597, which specifically allows maternal and paternal grandparents to visit their grandchildren even after a child’s parents have separated, died and-or remarried. This is in response to a recent Court ofAppeals decision. PLATE ART - The Secretary of State has invited the public to submit suggestions for the design and color of new license plates which will be sold in 1983 and which will be on vehicles until 1988. For details, write to License Plate Design, Box 30045, Lansing, MI 48918. rrffiix® H> ; y e h ii?. 4.mulM *tan M M W rt 1 fflltati*!?’ MihM The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 jsaaES’i’53 years experience) ^iHi* ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ rfR**’ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 I **i »s*si Phone (517)852-9605 THE BOURNE IDEN­ TITY by Robert Ludlum. The harrowing story of a man with no memory. THE ESTABLISHMENT by Howard Fast. More about the lives of the family of Dan Lavette, the immigrant fisherman’s son. It is Bar­ bara who dominates this book. THE YOUNG EAGLES by Ian Cameron. A story of World War I. THE CHAINS by Gerald Green. A three - generation saga of the Chain family in Brooklyn, spanning the years 1910 to 1960. THE PAGODA TREE by Berkely Mather. A story of Australia in the 1850s. LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE DEAF MAN by Ed McBain. A tough, funny mystery with a number of very peculiar cases and a most surprising ending. ASHES TO ASHES by Emma Lathen. The latest in the sophisticated mystery series featuring John Put­ nam Thatcher. FISHERMAN’S LUCK by Tom Pace. A murder mystery set in Florida. HAIL TO THE CHIEF by Ed McBain. An 87th Precinct mystery. SMOKE SCREEN by Dick Francis. A mystery with an interestingly different setting -- the racing world of South Africa. THE GOLDEN KEEL by Desmond Bagley. A suspense novel about the search for Mussolini’s lost treasure. THE VENUS OF KONPARA by John Masters. A moving and exciting tale of a jungle search for an ancient Indian statue. AMERICAN VIGNETTES by John White. A collection of footnotes to history. A NEW KIND OF COUNTRY by Dorothy Gilman. The author recounts her /search for inner strength, personal identity, self-esteem and peace. THEN GOD CREATED GRANDPARENTS by Charlie W. Shedd. How to be a good grandparent and have a good time while being one. LIKE LOVE LUST by John Langone. The author offers young people a broad base of fact and thoughtful discussion upon which to build their own ideas about love, liking and lust. ENDINGS by Leon Prochnik. Death, glorious and otherwise, as faced by ten outstanding figures of our time. ANATOMY OF AN ILLNESS by Norman Cousins. Reflections on healing and regeneration. The story of a recovery from a crippling afid supposedly Nashville area United Fund allocations announced The Nashville Board of the Michigan United Way has announced distribution of $2028.00 from its 1979 campaign fund to the following organizations: Salvation Army (Local), $285; Nashville ChristmasBaskets, $46; Nashville Little League Baseball, $155; Nashville Boy Scouts, $155; Nashville Cub Scouts, $155; Nashville Girl Scouts, $195; Nashville Loan Closet, $75; Heart Fund, $2; Family and Children’s Service, $235; Grand Valley Council of America, $65; Barry County Health Service, $135; United Way of Michigan, $525. The Board wishes to thank all who donated so generously. A special thanks to those working outside the village who specified their donations to come back to the Nashville area irreversible disease. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? by Richard Bolles. A practical manual for job-hunters and career changers. VITAMIN E FOR AILING AND HEALTHY HEARTS by Wilfrid E. Shute, M.D. A basic book for anyone in­ terested in his own health and the health of his children. The latest Newsweek Condensed Book contains the following non-fiction collections — BROCA’S BRAIN by Carl Sagan, THE FLYING WHITE HOUSE by J.F. terHorst and Col. Ralph Albertazzie, MADAM PRIME MINISTER by Allan Mayer, REDNECK MOTHERS, GOOD OL’ GIRLS AND OTHER SOUTHERN BELLES by Sharon McKern and PETER’S PEOPLE by Dr. Laurence J. Peter. Other new non-fiction books are CHILD ABUSE by Edward F. Dolan, Jr. A HANDBOOK OF KOREA by the Korean Overseas In­ formation Service. PAPER COLLECTIBLES by Robert Connolly. GIRLS’ GYM­ NASTICS by Erna Wachtel and Newton Loken. A NEW GUIDE TO RATIONAL LIVING by Albert Ellis and Robert Harper. EARTH SHELTERED HOUSING DESIGN prepared by the Underground Space Center, University of Minnesota. THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN as compiled by Greystone Press. New additions in the children’s room are MON­ STERS YOU NEVER HEARD OF by Daniel Cohen. HOW TO EAT FRIED WORMS by Thomas Rockwell. MANNERS MATTER by Norah Smaridge. SAND CAKE by Frank Asch. THE AD­ VENTURES OF SILLY SILLY by Tamara Kitt. PINNOCCHIO by Walt Disney. DOOLY AND THE SNORTSNOOT by Jack Kent. WHAT GIRLS WANT TO KNOW ABOUT BOYS by Arthur Unger and Carmel Berman. • NOTICE • NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A JOINT MEETING OF THE EATON AND CALHOUN INTER­ MEDIATE BOARDS OF EDUCA­ TION WILL BE HELD ON WED­ NESDAY, JUNE 18, 1980 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CALHOUN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DIS­ TRICT OFFICE AT 17111 G. DR. N., MARSHALL, MICHIGAN 49068 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE TRANSFER OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTIES. The SW'/< of the SW!4 and the S 30A of NW'/< of the SW'/< of Section 20, TwN, R6W, Kalamo Township, Eaton County, Michigan. From: Bellevue Community School District To: Maple Valley School District Property owned by: Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Collier Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Yates, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Pixley EATON INTERMEDIATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Stephen A. Hayden, Secretary Moy 23, 1980 H&S BALE THROW RACK — STEEL SIDED — Action-Ads ।Ji IJi -NOTICE­ NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES 1 J t 1 BID MEETING Any individual or company interested in bidding on the construction of a Safety (ambulance) Center and Community Center for the Nashville area, should attend the meeting on JUNE 10, 8:00 p.m. at the Castleton Township Hall, 98 S. Main, Nashville, Michigan. At that time, bid information will be answered. These are Equal Opportunity projects made possible through a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. If you are planning on attending this meeting, please call... 945-5121 MOTOR HOMES AND CAMPERS FOR RENT: Year around. Call Rent-Alls, 945-9101, Hastings. (6-25) WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) GAS CONVERSION BURNERS AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE HOMES: Nashville Heating, 205*6 S. Main, Nashville, Mich., 852­ 9231. (tfn) SEE US FOR YOUR WOOD FENCE, Storm windows, porch repair and con­ struction, small cement need. Licensed and insured. Langham’s Remodeling, 852­ 9300, Nashville. (6-11) SEPTICTANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) 9 X 16 $7 15 ^ unassembled $2500 Set up charge NOW TAKING ORDERS -F- arm■Xer’s ■ Feed Service . Available in Two Weeks 1006 E- Railroad HASTINGS ph. 945-9926 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, June 11, 1980 — Page 14 RUMMAGE SALE: Baby to adult clothing, old table, commode, new bathroom Cabinet, many other items. 4603 Curtis Rd., Nashville (across from salvage yard), June 12 and 13. If rain, cancelled. Birth announcement Pastor and Mrs. Randy Reed are pleased to an­ nounce the arrival of a son, Thomas Keith, who was born on June 3. Baby Thomas weighed in at 6 lbs., 11 ozs. and measured 18 inches long. He was born at 12:38 p.m. at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Phone 945-9554 for Action Want-Ad! A HAIR STYLE Designed by Professionals Especially for YOU! NEW SUMMER HOURS: Open Monday thru Friday and Monday and Thursday Evenings Call 948-8767 for a convenient appointment! W • CLOSED SATURDAY • CALL TODAY! Coming Soon.. REDKEN OPEN: Mon.^TANNING ^OTHS ^ru Fri COMPLETE HAIR CARE.’color^g I • highlighting FROSTING ' •FACIALS ii2E.CMrt$t,Hastfag» (616)94*4767 A R*azor» s E Ud HAIRDESIGNE Eaton County young people eligible for *1,000 scholarships Eaton County 4-H mem­ bers may be eligible _to receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Edwin T. Meredith Foundation, says Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. Two young people will be chosen nationally to receive the scholarships. Selection will be based on the ap­ plicant’s interest in pursuing a college education, financial need, high school gra es, leadership grades, ea ersp abilities and 4-H background. “The scholarship program is an excellent opportunity for young people interested in furthering their education ,to get financial assistance,” Diuble says. “Last year a Michigan 4-H’er was one of the two winners chosen. As a result, he is now attending Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagidc,” Diuble points out. Eaton County young people interested in par­ ticipating in the Meredith Scholarship program should contact Diuble, at the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office, or call 543-2310. Compassionate Friends ■The local chapter of Compassionate Friends, an organization offering friendship and un­ derstanding to bereaved parents, will meet from 7:30­ 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 17. The meeting will take place at Ingham Community Mental Health Center, 407 W. Greenlawn in Lansing. The meeting is open to all bereaved parents and friends. Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS > Notice Men’s Slow Pitch Softball Tournament - Annual Eddie Purchis Memorial Tour­ nament on June 28 and 29, Class C and below. Entry fee $70 plus 2 balls. Must be in by June 21. Contact Frank Walker 616-968-4927 or Ed Goris 517-852-1996, Nashville. (6-18) BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES Action-Ads Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 FOR SALE: 1971 Mercury Marquis Brougham, ex­ cellent condition, M-66 just south of Nashville. Ph. 852­ 1727. TWO MICKEY THOMPSON N50-14 TIRES FOR SALE: Indy profile, $50. 852-0984, Nashville. Community Events . . RUMMAGE and BAKE SALE ★ FLEAMARKET ★ JUNE 14th... 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. JUNE 28,1980... 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. VERMONTVILLE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ...at the Base Line UMC - 9617 Base­ line Road. Located 6 miles North of Battle Creek on M-66 and 1 mile East on Baseline Road. There will be lunch served and Bake Sale. To reserve tab­ les, call Pat Burd 616-763-9621 or Nianne Jarrard 852-0948. Maple Grove Birthday Club The club will meet Tuesday, June 17th at Maple Leaf Grange Hall. Ila Gray and Joyce Starring - hostesses. Fern Donavan will bring the birthday cake. Potluck dinner at 12:30. Festival Meeting - June 17th At... Annual Co-ed Slowpitch SOFTBALL Tournament June 21 & 21 - Call 852-9564 8:00 P.M. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl’s NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! The Cub Scouts have... 10 cases of POPCORN — FOR SALE — *15.00 PER CASE Call Connie Meade at 852-9196 • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. From our readers to do anything about it. The present Bellevue School Board ana School Where have all the people gone? Our children and future leaders are being , administration will not shortchanged on their believe the five or ten childhood and education. citizens that go to the Board Very few citizens are trying sports J.V. baseball summary The J.V. baseball team finished its season with a fine eight win and six loss record. In league competition, they finished as co-champs with Portland. Both teams recorded six wins and two losses in the league. Carson City Crystal finished in third place with a five, win and three loss record. This year we had one in­ dividual record broken. The old stolen base record of nineteen, held by Jeff Mead, was broken by Mike Kelly with twenty-three. Kelly also led the team in runs scored, walks and team points. These four areas contributed to -his winning the Most Valuable Player award on the J.V. team. In the batting averagej department, Rick Elliston led the team all year and finished the season with a fine .405 average. Coming in second in batting average was Tony Dunkelberger with Attention Connie Mack team Anyone interested in playing Connie Mack baseball this summer should meet at the baseball diamond in Vermontville Sunday the 15th at 7:Q0. If you can’t make it, call Coach Mike Booker, 726-1066. We will have some batting practice and equipment will be passed out. Our first game will be Monday the 16th, in Vermontville. meetings. They insist on cramming subjects to the students before they are physically or emotionally ready to understand them. The School Administration wants twelve and thirteen year old children to decide now what they want to do for the rest of their lives, without - having the basic knowledge to preparing themselves for the future. The School Administration is trying to convince the School Board that it needs additional teaching staff in the Middle School to teach three or four subjects that are already being given in high school. I am sure that with enough citizen representation at the School Board meetings, we citizens could convince the Board to cut some of the fat from the school budget and get back to giving basic education in the lower grades and using the high school for what it was in­ tended to do. High school should be used to prepare the student for college and-or life in general. Let our children enjoy their childhood and stop forcing them to grow up before their time. Come to School Board meetings and a .293 average. Tony led the team with eight doubles and fifteen RBI’s on the season. In the pitching depart­ ment, Rick Roberts had the best record, four wins and one loss, and the best ERA, 3.13. Walt Maurer compiled a three win - four loss record and finished the season with a 3.53 ERA. Three of Walt’s losses were to Class B schools Lakewood, Hastings and Ionia. The Most Improved Player was choosenby the team this year. John Mater received the award. I felt the team made a very fine selection. I had a very enjoyable and rewarding season this year.. I hope everyone on the team -help spending and hold our taxes had as much fun as I did. down. Charles L. Woodbury Thanks a lot team, from Coach Booker. 3030 Section Rd. Nashville, Mich. us reduce school Bushre Plumbing RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION _ SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Coil...CARL BUSHRE . — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 180-hp 4840 Action-Ads GARAGE SALE: 2901 N. Shaytown Rd., Vermontville, 35mm camera, projector, screen, stereo, clothing, dishes, furniture. June 12, 13 and 14, 1980. HAVE A HIGHLY profitable and beautiful jean shop of your own. Featuring the latest in .jeans, denims, tops and sportswear. $16,500. includ.es beginning inventory, fixtures, training and grand opening. Can be open within 15 days. For details call anytime for Mrs. Waters at (501) 568-5145. WANTED TO RENT: In late summer, 3 bedroom un­ furnished house in Williamston by retired professor and wife. Non­ smokers; no pets. Im­ peccable references. Quiet area essential. Call 616-422­ 2524. (6-18) A50 — Are you tired of city life? 4 bedroom country home, located in Eaton County, has lots of out buildings, for more details call McCartney, AGENCY, INC., Lake Odessa, ask for Alice Wiser, 374-8400 or 374-7456. (6-18) Tremendous work power to reduce manpower Extra manpower is hard to find, hard to keep, and hard on crop profits. In short, today’s conditions demand more work done from currently available help. Enter the 4840 with its 180 PTO hp. Stop by the store and let us tell you about al I the big-power advances wrapped up in this tractor for greater productivity. No matter how you size it up, it’s big on power — at the drawbar, PTO, 3-point hitch, or hydraulic outlets. And more power gets more work done without extra help. G&W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, June 11. 1980 — Page 15 Eaton County youths eligible for National 'Poster Art' program— “Budding young Eaton County artists interested in showcasing their creative skills should enter the 1980 National 4-H Poster Art Program,” says Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. The purpose of the program is to encourage young people to exhibit their artistic skills and to solicit poster designs for the national 4-H poster cam­ paign program. To participate in the program, young people should design 14 by 22-inch posters in one of this year’s categories. These include: 4­ H Learning For A Lifetime, and 4-H - The Pathway To Leadership. There is also an open division which allows 4H’ers to create their own themes and artwork. Poster artists must submit their posters by August 15 to the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office. Posters may be horizontal or vertical and may be executed in any medium, as long as they are not three­ dimensional. Use of copyrighted characters like those in “Peanuts” is prohibited. From entries received statewide, one poster will be selected to represent Michigan in the National 4-H Poster Program exhibit. At the national level, one design will be selected to serve as the National 4-H Poster for two years. This poster will be distributed nationwide. “The poster artprogram is an excellent chance for young people to exercise their artistic skills,” Diuble says. “Last year a Michigan 4-H’er won the national design contest and received nationwide recognition for her talents.” For more information about the 4-H Poster Art Program and copies of the program guidelines, contact Diuble at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office, or call 543­ 2310. Vermontville news by...Ava Kroger Some pre-alumni reunions were held last week. Eight graduates of the VHS Class of 1930 met at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Vernon MacDonald. Mr. and Mrs. Millard Pugh of Athens remained over night. Nine out of seventeen members of the VHS Class of 1939 met with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Aldrich. M.v. softball teams and their sponsors Men’s Maple Valley Softball Association teams this year and their sponsors: South End — Roger Gardner. Howard Construction — Wayne Howard. •' Nashville Hardware — Jerry Brumm. McDonalds Bar — Mike McDonald. Bad News — Ken Furlong (Vermontville Hardware). Carpenters Den — Wayne Howard. Mead-O-Acres — Harry Mead. Carl’s Market — Don Joseph. Citizens Elevator — Bill Fox. Trumbles Agency — Stan Trumble. Results of the first games: Nashville Hardware, 4; McDonalds Bar, 3. South End, 10; Howard Construction, 0. Bad News, 13; Carpenters Den, 6. Trumbles, 10; Citizens, 2. Mead-O-Acres, 6; Carl’s, 5. Sorry to hear Russ Kilpatrick had to return to Blodgettt Hospital in Kalamazoo last week. His son, Mike, is visiting here from Hawaii. Any baseball fans wishing to attend the game July 5 in Detroit call Greta Firster immediately. Mrs. Greta Firster visited John Hamp at Blodgett Hospital Sunday p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Joe'Harvey of Charlotte visited Mrs. Mina Barnes Sunday p.m. Read the Library News for free children’s movies on June 20, July 18 and August 1. They will be shown in the Griswold Room of the Congregational Church at .2:00 p.m. Cut Scout camp scholarship winners Pat Priddy, chairman of Kathy the Gatchell Memorial Campership committee, announced the winners of Camperships for Cub Day Camp to be held at the 4-H Camp at Algonquin Lake. There were 20 cubs submitted for consideration. They were judged on their interest and participation in meetings, pack meetings and special activities. The five boys who won are Mark Lancaster, Richard Meade, Randy Bishop, Seth Sprinkle and Nick Priddy. These boys’ camp fee will be paid by Cub Pack 3176 in memory of Den Leader Kathy Gatchell. Social Security checks: ’month to month resuscitation*. Social Security payments account for 32% of total income for the nation's 23 million elderly to retired workers and spouses, to widows and widowers and dependent parents of deceased workers. Many Social Security payments are lost due to failure to file a claim. Consult the nearest Social Security office if you have questions. FUNEtyU. DIRECTORS 'Vest­ FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 Accel Crane Hurst Mr. Gasket Edelbrock Hay on Car Care Products SIM0NIZ <an®r> CAR WAX o»<« Paste Mr. Jerry Nagle, Kim, Tracy and Wendy Jo of Battle Creek were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Leta Nagle, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Haines of Hastings were p.m. callers. Mrs. Marjorie Calvert, from Dallas, Texas, is visiting Margreta and Martha Zemke. Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Berend Botje from Saginaw, Mr. Grady Calvert from Topeka, Kansas, Miss Mary Louise Zemke from Battle Creek, Mrs. Kate Snider, Mrs. Hermina Southern, and Mr. and Mrs. Reinhart Zemke. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Grashuis of Coats Grove were evening callers. Regular Garden Club meeting is June 16. Oversight! Mrs. Helen Brimmer of East Main also became a great­ grandmother with the birth ofa baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lipp (Patti Brimmer). OR LIQUID $495 Liquid Now turtle wax ® turtle wax® Liquid Extra $293 $649 4-H Teen Club to meet The newly reorganized 4-H Teen Club will be meeting on Friday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m. The informal get-together will be held in the camp area on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Participants are asked to bring their own hot dogs or hamburgers and buns. “All 4-H’ers and 4-H Alumni, 13-20 years old, are encouraged to get involved in the Teen Club,” says Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent. Mnthly activities based on a teen survey will be planned in the near future. For more in­ formation contact Connie Green at the Cooperative Extension Office, 543-2310. LIQUID turtle wax® ® Wash Mitt & Choice of ZIP WAX or SOAP SPECIAL $1±7/9 5 CASE Pride Oil (Non-Det.) MEMBER N&KApe p NASHVILLE AUTO and FARM SUPPLY 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. Downtown at 209 N. Main Street — IN NASHVILLE — Phone 852-9500 Accel Hurst Crane Mr. Gasket Edelbrock Hay �jguPB ssiiiuEL r TBWBBB A CBIBB PORK CHOPS _■ l.•TTwei LB. 49* Celle Carreto $|O9 L- 69* 23* 3 MtOM OrooN Cabbage .. M.49 .. M.19 ;.s 99* M.49 CCNTCe out MIO BONN CNOBS couwrav tTrii SFABI BIBS I'VUttROTuO ■ttMCRMMeo COCA-COLA S MUt OOOXT BmIi •RAMTAN AU. 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CH HASTING LIC LIBRAR CH STREET ICHIGAN 43 ^astl shlUirCh ^astl^9shlUirCh ^OSg , * t Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 108, No. 3 — Wednesday, June 18, 1980 Vermontville girl selected finalist Council changes meeting location after controversy with township in Teen Queen contest Kelly MacDonald of Vermontville and Darla DePue of Charlotte were among the top finalists in a statewide teen queen contest at Everett Cummings Center in Genesee County. The contest is sponsored annually by the National Campers and Hikers Association (N.C.H.A.) of Michigan, for teen girls of the organization. The winner represents her state or province at the following years National Camp­ vention. This contest is the second largest teen queen contest in the world. Kelly and Darla represented the Ledge Lofers chapter of N.C.H.A. Top finalists in the state-wide queen contest of the National Campers and Hikers Association included Kelly MacDonald of Vermontville (third from left) who was second runner-up. Others in the photo are (from left) Julie Sweet, of Detroit, first runner-up; Tammy Stevens of Saginaw, queen; Kelly; Darla DePue of Charlotte, and Janette Hardesty of Livonia. (Photo supplied) chartered from the Grand Ledge area. Both girls were selected as top five finalists. Kelly won father acclaim by being selected as second runner up to the winner Tammy Stevens of Saginaw. Kelly is the daughter of Bryce and Amanda Mac­ Donald of rural Ver­ montville. ' For her talent program she chose a twirling routine utilizing one and two batons also a hoop baton. She selected the music from the “Entertainer” with a red and white color scheme. Kelly is a member of the Apollo’s twirling and baton corps coached by Molly Fazier of Holt. She attends Maple Valley High School and will be one of the twirlers for the MVHS Band. She was also on Student Council and a member of the Varsity tract team. She attends The First Congregational Church of Vermontville. Darla, the daughter of Sue DePue of Charlotte, chose for her talent a tap dance routine. She used the music “Back in the U.S.A.” and a red, white and blue theme in her costume. Darla is also a member of the Show Stop? pers coached by Wilma - cont. page 11 — The -Nashville Village the building for five monthly Council will vacate their meetings, plus $15 for each meeting quarters in the additional use of the hall. Castleton Township Hall on Utilities were to be included June 30. The move is ex­ in the fee, township officials pected to end a controversy said. that has divided the com­ Nashville currently uses munity the past three the hall for four regular months. meetings per month, plus At their meeting Thur­ occasional special meetings sday, the council agreed and all village elections. The unanimously that, starting township holds one regular July 1, all village meetings monthly meeting in the hall will be held in Nashville’s and township elections. former 1891 waterworks Village officials were building in Putnam Park. critical of the township The decision came after proposal because they said village officials read a letter Nashville residents pay from Castleton Township property taxes to Castleton Clerk Geraldine Long ad­ Township and should not vising them that the town- ,have to pay any additional ship board had decided to fees to use the hall. terminate a September 1978 Opponents of the plan agreement that had allowed pointed out that ap­ the village use of the hall in proximately 40 percent of the return for payment of half township’s tax dollars are the electrical costs for the derived from the village of facility. Nashville, which comprises The large meeting room about 58 percent of the total used by the village is elec­ population of Castleton trically heated. Nashville Township (A small portion paid the township $288 the of the village is in Maple past fiscal year to cover 50 Grove Township.) percent of the electrical Counteroffers and official utility bills for the hall. and public discussions But in March, township followed the initial proposal, officials indicated that the but last month the village present arrangement was rejected the final township unsatisfactory and plan which called for a $500 suggested that Nashville pay annual rental fee with a a flat rental fee of $60 to use provision for yearly review and adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index. Utilities would have been included in the fee. The building into which the village will now move its public meetings once housed the coal-fired steam boilers and municipal pumps for Nashville’s early water system. When diesel replaced steam power and new wells were driven in 1986, the old waterworks plant was stripped of its machinery. Since then, it has served as a village storage building and was most recently used as a recycling collection point for salvage of glass and paper by the local Scouts. Early this year, the structure was vacated by the organization and renovated by the village for use as a Community Meeting Center and Warming Ropm for winter sports activities at Putnam Park. A brick fireplace, in a free-standing circular design, was in­ stalled, and a dropped ceiling and new interior walls were added. Murals of historic Nash­ ville scenes are currently being painted on the walls by local artist Dale Ann conf, page 11 — Nashville merchants discuss plans for July 14th promotions The lovely club house at the new Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville was the scene Wednesday evening of the last regular meeting of the season for the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. Executive committee meetings are planned for July and August; monthly meetings of the membership will resume in September. Twenty were present Wednesday for a scrump- tious dessert luncheon, served near the panoramic windows of- the club house which furnish a spacious view of the greens. At a brief business meeting following the meal, Nashville Chamber of Commerce members enjoy a "change of pace" meeting Wednesday, as they gathered for a dessert luncheon at the new Mulberry Fore Golf Course club house. merchant promotions for Fourth of July weekend were discussed. Nashville will be hosting a horseshoe meet that weekend, in addition to special events at Sandyland Park where the Battle Creek and Woodland Eagles clubs have two days of fund­ raising activities planned. Some fifteen bands are already scheduled to play as part of the benefit. In ad­ dition, there will be a regular Sunday performance bf Grand Ole Opry stars. Many campers are ex­ pected at Sandyland Park that weekend, as well as at Putnam Park where the horseshoe courts are located. Many of the par­ ticipants in the meet are expected to stay overnight in campers. The tournament event is sponsored by the Wolverine Horse Shoe Pit­ chers Association. About 150 participants and their families are expected from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Canada. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce plans to host an informal supper for hor­ seshoe contestants and their families at Putnam Park on Saturday evening. Mer­ chants are also planning to stage sidewalk sales in conjunction with the weekend events in Nashville. Virginia Alles, sales representative of Maple Valley News, explains advertising for a Sidewalk Sale local merchants plan in conjunction with Fourth of July activities which are expected to bring an influx of visitors to Nashville. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, June IB. 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News Nashville folks will have an ideal opportunity to roll out the “Welcome mat” soon, as an influx of visitors is expected in the village over the Fourth of July. Several events are scheduled that will undoubtedly attract participants and spectators from near and far. At Put­ nam Park, about 150 com­ petitors and their families will converge for a tour­ nament on the horseshoe courts there. Sponsored by the Wolverine State Hor­ seshoe Pitchers Association, the meet will draw par­ ticipants from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Many of the pitchers will bring campers and stay at the park. The Nashville Chamber ci Commerce is planning to serve an in­ formal supper to the hor­ seshoe contestants and their families Saturday evening. A big Fourth of July weekend is also on the agenda at Sandyland Park. Eagles clubs from Battle Creek and Woodland will stage a 2-day fund raiser, July 4th and 5th, from 2 'til 8 p.m. Some 15 bands are already lined up to perform at the benefit. Sunday will bring the regular weekly en­ tertainment by Grand Ole Opry stars, with Joe Stamply slated to be the headline entertainer that day. Campers are expected to flock to the Sandyland campground for the entire weekend. In conjunction with the festive spirit of the weekend, many local merchants plan to stage sidewalk sales all day Saturday. Most, however, plan to be closed on the Fourth. Vacation Bible School is in session this week at two Nashville churches: the United Methodist and the Church of the Nazarene. Both are conducting daily classes from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The United Methodist school will conclude when the youngsters present a Friday evening program at the church for parents and friends. The Nazarene school ends Thursday. Chris Boughton, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Boughton of Nashville, graduated May 22 from Cranbrook Academy of Art at Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with a Master of Fine Arts degree. A 1969 MVHS grad, Chris attended Michigan State University after high school and graduated from MSU in 1975. He now resides in Detroit. The Boughton’s daughter, Anne, a 1977 graduate of MVHS, recently returned home from Boone, North Carolina, where she had spent the past four months on a special study program at Appalachian State University. An Art Major at Western Michigan University, Anne was one of 19 Honors College students selected from throughout the USA earlier this year to study Appalachian culture at ASU. Anne received a special scholarship for the program, which en­ compassed study of the arts and crafts, music, religion and other cultural aspects of the residents of Appalachia. Since her return to Michigan, Anne has acquired a summer job with a Kalamazoo architectural firm. She will resume her studies at WMU in the fall. Douglas Vogt of Nashville was in Pennock Hospital with high blood pressure problems, at the time of this report, and didn’t know how much longer he would be confined. However, he ex­ pected he would miss the Lions Club dinner set for last evening, June 16, at the Mid­ Villa near Middleville. That was to be the last meeting until September, when Doug takes over as President of the club. He is currently 1st Vice President. We wish Doug a very speedy recovery. Be sure to cheer him with a card or call. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville ac­ companied her neighbor, Mrs. Rose Lowe, to play Bingo last Monday at the local V.F.W. Hall. Thursday, the two ladies were in Charlotte to visit Elsie’s daughter1, Mrs. Ted (Claudette) Myers. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville enjoyed an excursion to Frankenmuth last Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burchett of Dowling. Mrs. Helen Huwe of rural Nashville and her daughter and family, Marian and Elwood Halsey and children of Vermontville, • were in Okemos last Saturday to attend the wedding of Vicki Powell to Clifford Schrauger at the Baptist Church. The bride is a grand niece to Mrs. Huwe’s late husband, Carl. Mrs. Helen Furlong and her twin sister, Mrs. Ruth Kennedy, both of Nashville, were in Pinconning for a recent weekend visit to at­ tend the June 1st high school graduation ceremony for Helen’s grandson, Robert Long or Short Hair We will give you an... Easy Care Style! Nancy’s Beauty Shop HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9 to 4:30; Sat. 9 to 1 By Susan Hinckley Burkhart. As partof the ongoing June Rally Month at the Nashville Assembly of God, the church will welcome singing evangelist Gary Thomson for five services next week. On Sunday, June 22, Thomson will present his unique musical program at both the 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services. He will also be appearing Monday through Wednesday, June 23-25, at nightly services starting at 7 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend. The United Methodist Council on Ministries will meet at the church at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, to be followed by an 8 p.m'. meeting of the Administrative Board. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Adams who will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary at an open house Sunday, June 22, at the U.'A.W. Hall in Hastings. She is the former Mabie Ostroth, and was born in the Barryville Road home where she and her husband have resided since their marriage on Jaunuary 14, 1920. We were privileged to meet this delightful couple last fall when Leslie assisted us with a “Memories” story on Nashville’s celebration of the armistice that ended the first World War. In an im­ promptu November 11, 1918 parade down Main Street, Leslie and his popular horse “Walter” attracted a great deal °f attention as they dragged an effigy of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Germany’s deposed monarch. A photo of Leslie astride his white steed lowing “Kaiser Bill” was featured in the “Memories” article. Next week will be a very special time for Mr. and Mrs. Adams. In addition to the anniversary celebration, Leslie will observe his 81st birthday on June 25. Rev. Leonard Putnam and Mrs. Clifton (Evelyn) Mason of Nashville were official representatives of the local United Methodist Church to the Annual Session of the West Michigan Conference of the UMC, held at Albion College from Wednesday through Saturday last week. Mrs. Gunda Pennock of Nashville was a last Tuesday caller on her daughters families, Mrs. Ardyce Noble and children and Mr. and Mrs. Randy (Nancy) Knowles and children, all of Gun Lake. Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville accompanied her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert Curtis of rural Nash­ ville, to Hastings last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schantz, Sr., and Darold Cheeseman, all of Nashville were in Cadillac Sunday to visit Robert Marsh and Edith Goodell. On the trip home, the local folks stayed overnight at Merrill Lake near Barryton. Tony Smith, 3-year-old son of Sidney and Agnes Green of Nashville, returned home last week after three weeks in traction at Pennock Hospital. The young man suffered a fracture above the left knee in a mishap at his home last month. A pin had to be inserted into the leg. He is now wearing a body cast and confined to bed at his residence, as he continues recovering. Howard and Leona Van Delic of Dowling were Sunday afternoon callers on her aunt, Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nashville. A Tuesday caller on Mrs. Esta Day of Nashville was her daughter, Mrs. Gordon (Phyllis) Hoffman of Battle Creek. Sunday, Mrs. Day was in Hastings to attend an open house in honor of the 25th wedding anniversary of her son and daughter-in-law, Stuart and Janice (Keeler) Day. The event was held at the Day home and hosted by their children. Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville' accompanied her son and family, Lester and Norma Woodbury and daughters of- Vermontville, to Beaverton Saturday to attend the funeral of Orville Woodbury, an uncle to Verna’s late husband. On the return trip, visits were made to friends Mr. and Mrs. Dale Caldwell at Shepherd and The Vermontville Township Board will take bids on the following separate projects: 1. Constructing an “eyebrow” roof on the Fire Barn. 2. Painting the Fire Barn Doors. Contact Fred Frith at 726-0177 ...for details. Bids will be opened JUNE 26th, 1980 ... at 8:00 p.m. AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. A.M. Worship. .9:15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. Sunday School pastor sifvfn i. reid Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 o.m. North State, Nashville A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.. 11 a.m.. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p. m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 o.m. Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: AM Service........... 11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. PM Service .............. 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m .Wed. Service........... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. Assistant...Don Roscoe REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Youth...Roger Claypool MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/• mile East of M-66,5 miles south of Nashville) Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning PASTOR MARVIN POTTER Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH Church Worship.. 11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. Morning Worship . 11 a.m (Nursery Core Available) P.M. worship.......... 77 p.m. Fellowship Time After * Wednesday Evening Evening Worship .. 7 p.m Wednesday Evening REV. DAVE FLEMING 219 Washington St., Nashville Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashvill 110 South Main, Sunday School ... 10 a.m.Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Vermontville Church School ...10 o.m. Sunday: Sunday: Worship. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Youth Fellowship Sunday ............... 6 p.m.Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Morning Service . 11 a.m. Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Evening Service .. 7 p.m. REV. PAUL L. BOGER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Mrs. Pearl Haught at St. Johns. Interesting comments on several recent “Memories” topics arrived in a letter last week from Kenneth A. Meade, a Nashville native now of Franklin. The Memorial Day story brought back fairly recent memories to Meade, of the time he was asked to speak at the traditional post-parade observance at Lakeview Cemetery some thirty years ago. He spoke on the steps of the mausoleum. There was a microphone there, with speakers in the trees out in front where, the audience assembled. “When I spoke, there was an echo that came back to me from the space in the mausoleum behind me,” wrote Meqde. “Needless to say, when it first happens, you get a bit of a start.” Early recollections of the holiday were also noted by Meade. “When I was about 6 or 7, and Memorial Day was still Decoration Day, my grandmother (Hannah Blaisdell Robinson) used to take me along to help her clean up the family graves where my grandfather and her parents were buried,” he wrote. “I remember reading some of the verses inscribed on the stones.” Meade added that the annual Memorial Day observances still help to remind us of what our country means to us and the great sacrifices some people had to make so we can enjoy our freedoms and the good things the USA has given us. “I only hope we can keep them,” he concluded. Kenneth Meade found the Teddy Roosevelt stoiy in­ teresting, but has no per­ sonal recollection of T. R.’s 1911 visit to Nashville. He is certain he didn’t witness the event. “My dad was a staunch Republican,” he Worship................. 7 p.m.Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m Rev. Richard Wadsworth PASTOR RANDY REED Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J.G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service... 11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, June 18, 1980 — Page 3 \ $ Siv LN N v S ’’■it «S\N s is s!!s s*mm ’ &s» ?&S '*sqi«»? s’ Ssq» «h? *V® * »ttt•luuS 1 •luuS *«5® * elb»V£S £S '•Ur ‘dGrin GBriUnt dBxUt h- Dry ■ala noted, “but not an admirer of Roosevelt, so I am sure he didn’t go down (to the depot) to see him.” About the tornado that struck the Wilcox neighborhood in Maple Grove Twp. in March 1920, Meade has definite recollection. He was southeast of Three Bridges in a horse and buggy the Sunday afternoon the cyclone hit. He was headed for the Ruby Bivens farm. “I was probably 1% miles north of where the twister went across,” he noted. “The wind was blowing fairly hard and I saw this black* funnel­ shaped cloud move across, but did not think much of it at the time.” When Meade got to the stretch of South Clark Road where the storm had crossed, he missed the house on the west side where the McCartney’s lived and saw debris spread out in the field on the east side of the road. When he arrived at the Bivens farm, he learned what had happened as trees had been uprooted and an outbuilding damaged there. “I remember a number of wild tales that were told about the twister afterwards,” he concluded. “Frankly, as I was driving toward it, I had no idea that I was that near to a tornado.” Needless to say, during and after writing the tornado story we heard countless tales of strange incidents surrounding •*d '• shkirt.i •“WWifij • if ibi'i ■Wmt*yn®bsai the storm. Space did not permit us to use all of them in the article, and in $ome cases our sources did not totally agree. Wkfitsqi Wkfitsq wionuiisetfni ■ftwbusudfci ■iie Mskoatajj, M ■iie , 11 •dy n #1 ■i®- ■ariLstth Made fw Wtatdii Ifflstij |g| hs || ■liwkM Slrishteto: Kit tertaiiHilitej PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drdinage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON PH. 852-9691 h Nt event "ij 4: n Rt. 3, NASHVILLE rd ad slamti RepNiti ST. 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I For instance, we’re quite certain the McCartney’s marriage license was found in a tree some distance from their home. Kalamo, Gresham and Sunfield have all been cited as the location, depending upon who is relating the tale. Even the total fatalities were fuzzy with some folks; the newspapers confirmed the tally of four. Then there’s the tale about the pigs in the washing machine. The count of animals ranges from one to three, but all sources seem to agree the machine was found in a ravine on the Belson property and the piglets were alive. One account of the storm that leaves a lasting impression is that of Iza Jarrard Decker of Nashville, who lived nearby but was only a small child at the time: “I remember the bodies lying on the floor of the Lee Gould house; they were covered with sheets.” Gould lost his barn but his house was spared and served as a haven for the injured, and temporary morgue for less fortunate neighbors. Three games were played last week in the East Division (Nashville area) of a local church softball league. Heritage Hills team No. 1 overwhelmed Ver­ montville Bible, 37-7; Nash­ ville Baptist Youth team outranked Ainger Bible, 328; and Nashville Baptist Oldtimers topped Nashville Nazarene, 30-10. Thanks to a young man by the name of Cody Mattson, the Putnam Public Library now has three early Nash­ ville scenes to add to their local history collection in the Michigan' Room. Cody presented the library with a trio of scenic post cards last week, depicting the old Nashville High School, the Lentz Table Company, and Waterworks (Putnam) Park. Contributions of such memorabilia are always welcome additions to the local history display. Mr. and MrS. Lloyd (Eunice) Priddy of Nashville entertained at a family dinner Friday evening in honor of her sister and family, Doris and Lynn Hazelton and son, Walter, who are visiting here from their home in Palm Bay, Florida. Present for the event were the Priddy’s children, Mrs. Dale Ann Morawski and family; Mrs. Deidra Sprinkle and family; and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Priddy and family, all of Nashville. Other guests were La Duska and Nate Sheldon of Nashville and their children, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Casterline and family of Assyria; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Kimble and family of Morrison Lake; and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Edger of Hastings. Eunice, Doris and La Duska are sisters. Mrs. Vern (Fern) Staup of Nashville returned home last Thursday after a 4-weeks stay at Pennock Hospital. She had been confined due to spinal problems but is showing improvement now. The Nashville ambulance was called out about 12:30 last Tuesday afternoon to transport a victim of a lawn mower accident. Loyal Bennett was struck in the face and suffered severe lacerations when he reportedly lost a flywheel on a riding lawn mower at his home on East Coats Grove Road, northwest of Nash­ ville. He was transported first to Pennock Hospital for Bluegrass Festival Sunday at Charlton Park Sunday, June 22, folks will pack up friends and family and head to Charlton Park, near Hastings, where they have been invited to “Come out and breathe the fresh music” at the sixth annual Thornapple Bluegrass Music Festival. Starting at 11:30 a.m., bluegrass and old-time musicians from western Michigan will perform in the natural amphitheater of the park’s restored village of the late 1800’s, nestled on the banks of the Thornapple River. Pickin’ and singin’ on the six hour show will be the Sweet Corn String Band of treatment. Later, the Nashville ambulance transferred Bennett to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing where he was to undergo facial surgery. Softball tournaments will soon be filling local diamonds and will draw sizeable crowds, as usual, it is expected. Juhe 28-29 has been set as the date for the Eddy Purchis annual Memorial Tournament. After that, a regional Men and Women’s softball tourney is scheduled for the weekend of July 18, 19 and 20th. Last year, a similar event drew 40 some teams to the Maple Valley area for games on Nashville and Vermontville ball fields. Members of the local Senior Citizens Nutrition Site an excursion enjoyed Tuesday afternoon, June 3, for entertainment and visiting with residents at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. They enjoyed talking with many Nashville area folks who are confined there and were able to bring a little cheer to (several, including Mrs. s Bertha BeckeT, a Site member who is currently at BCMCF recovering from a fractured hip. Kalamazoo, the Williams Family, Horsefeather and Iowa Rose and riff raff from the Grand Rapids area, and Lost World String Band and Home Grown Grass of the Lansing area. “We always look forward to playing at Charlton Park,” comments Mark Sahlgren of Sweet Corn, a band that has performed every year at the festival. Sahlgren and other per­ formers agree that the setting for the event makes it one of the most enjoyable in the area. The festival had a unique beginning. It was conceived as a fundraiser for fur­ nishing Bristol Inn, a restored stagecoach inn located in the Historical Village, and to create a new Nashville church welcomes singing evangelist Nashville Assembly of God is happy to welcome Gary Thomson for Gospel Services Sunday, June 22, at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday, June 23-25, at 7 p.m. nightly. This is the second visit for this singing evangelist who has thrilled thousands with his unique Holy Spiritannointed musical presentations. Wherever Gary sings and shares the Word, he always seeks to exalt Jesus Christ. People are thrilled and excited. Sprititual needs, as well as physical and emotional needs, are met through this unique ministry. Sagging spirits are revived; faith is quickened; discouragement and dissipated. Attending these services with Gary Thomson can be for you what it has been for thousands of others a spiritually invigorating experience. annual event for the Barry Tickets for the Thornapple Bluegrass Music Festival are $5 for adults, 50 cents for children under 12 and free for preschoolers. Charlton Park is located five miles east of Hastings off M-79. Telephone (616) 945-3775. A second festival is scheduled for Sunday, August 3. County park. “The response has been tremendous,” remarks Frank Walsh, park director. “The quality, attendance and enthusiasm have sur­ passed all of our expectations.” Three years ago, the festival, now managed by Tim King and Bob Johnston of Hastings, was expanded to two shows each summer. Folks attending generally bring a lawn chair or blanket to spread on the village green, pack a picnic lunch and relax in the summer sunshine as they listen to the music. Swimsuits are often handy to enjoy the nearby beach and recreation area, which includes nature trails, a boat launch and picnic areas. The music is based on traditional songs and pure, simple harmonies. Part of the appeal of bluegrass is its mountain flavor. Until recent times, many of the songs were never written down. They were learned by ear and by heart. The unique combination of bluegrass instruments — usually a banjo and bass, a mandolin, fiddle, guitar and dobro, which resembles the Hawaiian guitar — gives the music the ability to change from a lonesome ballad to a fast-moving, hard-driving song on the stomp of a foot. For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONKS TRUMBLE AGENCY ^-Auto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 Material for Summer LOOK AS COOL AS YOU FEEL. 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THIS IS MORE THAN ANY BANK CAN PAY Eaton Federal and ALL ACCOUNTS NOW INSURED UP TO $100,000.00 W0»z FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN Nashville. Michigan Eaton Rapids. Michigan Olivet, Michigan �Th« Mople Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday, June 18. 1980 — Poge 4 “The Masons held their in August 1880. first meeting in their new Durkee won the election, hall Wednesday night,” but within a few months was advised the News the third dead. week of October 1874. “The “Senator Lewis Durkee new Masonic Lodge hall will expired at his residence lMcLaughlin’s double-wide store, built in 1886 by Boise Bros., housed separate be formally dedicated Monday afternoon, of his old lodge rooms tor the Masons and Knight of Pythias on its top floor. The two November 11, with im­ disease, hemorrhage of the Nashville lodges financed the second story of the building in exchange for meet* pressive services conducted stomach, with which he had ing quarters. Rectangular white blocks on upper facade of structure (now Baby by Hon. Daniel Striker, been plagued the last six Bliss) bear still-visible lodge insignia. In this about-1905 photo, McLaughlin offers D.D.C.M., of Hastings, years,” the News informed clothing, hardware and Studebaker Wagons on main level. assisted by Rev. C. I. Deyo of readers in April 1881. “Had he not been claimed by death Jackson.” Durkee was 'then Road • at the age of 50, it is likely he Master for the Grand River would have gone much Valley Railroad, a line further in legislative cir­ whose first train through cles.” Nashville had appeared in Under the auspices of Nashville Lodge No. 255 F. & January 1869. A native of Cattaraugus A. M. and the .Royal Arch County, New York, Durkee Masons of Hastings, funeral was a pioneer Nashville services for Durkee were resident, having arrived in held in the local opera house. 1866, a dozen years after the The funeral sermon was first white settlers sank delivered by Rev. C. I. Deyo, permanent roots in the the former Nashville village. He became Nash­ minister who had assisted at ville’s first justice of the the 1874 dedication of the peace and in 1876 engaged in local lodge hall. the practice of law. “At the close of the im­ Four years later, Durkee pressive services, the corpse formed a partnership with was viewed by hundreds of local merchant and opera persons,” observed the house builder H.M. Lee for News, “and most of them Feighner’s Furniture Store (left) became home of Masons in 1928 and is still in the purpose of buying and followed the procession to use. Built in 1880 as showroom for Lentz table factory, the building was exten­ selling real estate, making the cemetery.” sively remodeled by the lodge. In this 1926 photo, the structure was still occupied loans, insuring property and Shortly after Durkee’s jointly by Feighner and the C. T. Hess and Son undertaking establishment. Left collecting accounts. Durkee untimely death, the bodge from store are: office of Dr. C. K. Brown; his home; residence of Albert Lentz; and also served as Castleton relocated in second-story newly-opened Putnam Library. Right foreground is White Rose Gas Station, Township supervisor and quarters of the recently built corner of Washington and Main. would soon seek higher of­ Buxton Block (present-day fice. Nashville Flowers and “Lewis Durkee is the Laughlin Block (present-day Jewelry). job working on the Masonic Worshipful Master of the Republican candidate for Baby Bliss), the Masons Nashville lodge at the time “The new Masonic hall Temple, tending mason, (state) senator from this will be dedicated with public made a deal with the local carrying brick and mixing the >, new facility was district,” advised the News services, July 27,” noted the Knights, of Pythias whereby mortar for the brick dedicated. Some 400 persons News. “Grand Master the two lodges financed the attended a banquet at the masons.” Daniel Striker will of­ cost of the second story and Working with Adolph that official ceremonies. each acquired lodge rooms. ficiate.” In 1968, additional summer was John Johnson Soon to share use of the These quraters were used remodeling was completed and Virgil Laurent. new quarters was the Laurel until 1928 when the present “We made 40 cents per at the Temple, when ceilings Chapter No. 31, Light of temple was completed. hour and worked 11 hours in the kitchen and dining Want a new, vivacious Adoptive Masonry, which Originally built in 1880 by per day and thought we were areas were lowered. you image in the active was formally instituted here Jacob Lentz & Sons to In its century of existence, making big wages,” adds on January 14, 1882. When display furniture crafted in Douse. “I was saving money the 1880 building which still days ahead? See us, the Grand Chapter was their local factory, the serves as the Masonic to go to pharmacy college.” we're hair styling expert reorganized in October that present temple served has witnessed (In the fall, he went back to Temple year, the name Order of nearly 50 years as a store the drug store before at­ decades of local history, but Eastern Star was adopted. -building/ it is still a dozen years shy of tending Ferris College and — nashville— 517-852-9192 Mrs. Minnie Reynolds was The enterprise was first becoming a longtime Nash­ the 112 tallied by F. & A. M. — —olivet olivet — — 616-749-9962 the first Worthy Matron of run by Jacob Lentz’s son, Lodge No. 255 in Nashville. ville druggist, now retired.) the Chapter. Charles, but was eventually A few months later, the As the lodge continued to bought by employee Warren remodeling task was nearly grow, another move became Daniel Feighner. done. MEMBER imminent. In the summer of When the local Masonic “The new Masonic Temple 1886, when the Boise lodge acquired the building is nearing completion and Brothers built the double in February 1927, the the luxurious new velvet .CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT store building commonly structure was occupied carpeting was laid last Association - Founded 1885 remembered as the Me jointly by Feighner’s Fur­ week,” noted the News in niture and C. T. Hess and Son mid-January 1928. . undertaking establishment. Renovation had included Hess bought out Feighner adding five feet to the height and moved the furniture and of the side walls as well as funeral business to the Hurd installing a -new roof. Glass Building (present-day display windows in the old Maple Valley News Johnson’s Furniture) at the storefront has been replaced Nashville, Michigan. corner of Main and Maple with a new brick, face. Published weekly, delivered streets. by Reminder Delivery The Temple was dedicated Service and thru Post Office. “I remember a wood on March 16,1928, in services Circulation 3.200 papers. frame building that was conducted by George Editor and Publisher, J-Ad attached to the back of the Graves, Grand Master of Graphics Inc., Hastings, Feighner store, where a very Masons in Michgian, and his Mich. Subscription rates. fancy old black hearse was staff of Grand Officers. $7.50 per year. Barry and housed,” recalls Adolph Eaton Counties $7.50 also. Percy Penfold served as Douse, Jr., of Nashville. “This back building was torn down at the time the store was made into the Masonic 8260 Temple.” Douse also recalls an in­ terior balcony in the -Feighner store. Work on remodeling the structure for lodge use was started in June 1927. “The building was com­ SERVING 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. pletely gutted,” remembers ADULTS... $3.25 CHILDREN 5 to 12...$1.75' Douse. “I got a leave from North edge of Nashville on M-66 852-0760 the drug store for the summer months and got a The life of the Masonic Order in Nashville spans nearly 112 years rich in local history; and Lewis Durkee, the lodge’s first Worshipful Master, played a prominent role in several early chap­ ters of that village saga. It was in Novembeer that the Nashville Lodge No. 255, F. & A. M. was granted a dispensation to organize by S. C. Coffinbury, Grand Master of Michigan Masons. That was five years before the Nashville News was founded. Durkee, then 37, presided as Worshipful Master over/ the first regular com­ munication of the lodge, held November 25, 1868. Serving with him were: Charles Wickham, Senior Warden; Orrin Nichols, Junior Warden; D. C. Griffith, Treasurer; Dan Halbert, Secretary; Abel Shepard, Senior Deacon; Robert Gregg, Junior Deacon; and Myron Hester, Tyler. When the lodge received its charter on January 20, 1869, all the officers were unanimously re-elected and installed by Homer G. Barber, Worshipful Master of the Vermontville Lodge. The year after 19-year-old Orno Strong ground out his first issue of the Nashville News, the Masons became situated in quarters above George Truman’s Dry Goods store (present-day Kelley’s). > 'The Mirrors Image imimom iiuafieJ NIWAper Couples League being formed for Friday Evenings Starting... JUNE 20th For more details ... CALL THE CLUB HOUSE Mulberry Fore Nashville VFW and AUXILIARY Fish & Chicken Fry FRIDAY, JUNE 20th �The Maple Vdfley News, Nashville. Wednesday, June 18, 1980— Page 5 Maple Valley Board approves Office Block equipment Approval was given the purchase of office block equipment at the regular meeting of the Board of Education held Monday, June 9. The new equipment will include ten Olivetti-linea manual typewriters, one dual pitch Selectric II typewriter, and three Shays electronic calculators. The total cost of the equipment is $3,570.65. Prior approval had been given l>y the office block, vocational advisory committea General fund bills in the Amount of $142,517.11 were approved for payment. The May 16 payroll in the amount of $90,457.09, May 30 payroll in the amount of $91,530.39, and the June 3 payroll in the amount of $268,012.27 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll ac­ count. The board members ac­ cepted a letter of resignation from Brenda Heneman, first grade teacher at'Maplewood Elementary. She is moving to Arizona. A letter of resignation was accepted from Guenther Mittelstaedtt as junior varsity girls softball coach. A letter of resignation was accepted from Steve Priddy as cdstodian at the Jr.-Sr. High School. Membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association, Inc. for the 1980-81 school year was approved by the board. Approval was granted to hire Gregory Smith from the firm of Smith Brothel's of Grand Ledge to serve as the hearing officer in the tenure hearing regarding teacher Irma Lawhead. The Board members voted not to approve the grievance by the filed MVEA Association in behalf of second grade teacher, Laura Smith, regarding denial of two ditto books at a total cost of $9.00. This grievance had Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — "*&!19 &!19 * 3M ’•’•TOfflWBr •TOfflWBrthl *»«lrthjesio^| ^^•KOexeoffeL, OexeoffeL, '”»*« Nile tee Gosk Oteli® Iisl^i fe> ~-4-a 3. ''sb’iiiedfiif ®« ®i te w hi 7 i rt tiddSafli nsHilap lUiota ftlttai If nt i . jte. so£sbj ■ I tai p riTapn OK2 w i tetidal tienw zasieniw I ng ffi llEtSTH aarl® $■■<• ranieE’ WK*1 (mtaai Wgl at Mr i- **<* «iisiiR’ j<u3it?te , JI ^!CS1 B XC 3 »BS The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held May 22, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at Castleton Township Hall was called to order by Pres. Harold Christiansen. Present, Curtis, Rizor, Hughes, Babcock, Tobias and Hinckley. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Motion by Tobias,f supported by Curtis to appoint Village Clerk and Village President as authorized representatives to sign all legal forms for the Farmers' Home Administration. All Ayes. Motion Carried. The Village Council wishes to extend a very special thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hoffman of Hoffman Farm Market for donating the beautiful flowers that have been planted in Central Park. Motion by Hughes supported by Babcock to pay Melvin Bolton- for pumping the septic tank at the Village owned house on Greggs Crossing Road at the cost of $40.00. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Bids were received on a new septic tank at the house on Greggs Crossing Road from Harold Thompson $1,980.00 and Russell Blakely $1,850.00. Matter tabled at this time. Motion by Hughes supported by Rizor that we accept Reith Riley Construction Co. proposal to sealcoat Phillips Street from Reed Street to (Sherman Street, at a cost of $4,178.00 and to pave the small parking area off Washington St. behind the Masonic Temple, approximately 25 ft. x 105 ft. at a cost of $2,110.00. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Curtis, supported by Hinckley to instruct the Village D.P.W. to put an outside water spicket at the Library. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Rizor to spread the 1980 Summer Taxes as follows: General Fund 10 Mills, Locally Administered Streets 5 Mills and Sewer Debt Retirement 1 Mill. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion to adjourn by Hinckley, supported by Curtis. Meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Date:June 12, 1980 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk JORDAN DIST. CO. — COUNTRY CORNERS Farm Market 2 miles N. tat Nashville at AA-66 & State Rd. initially been denied by principal,, Bill Christensen. Mr. Christensen had expressed concern over the quantity of building ditto materials presently available in relationship to the total instructional program. The Maple Valley Education Association filed a grievance regarding the evaluation system used regarding fifth grade teacher Irma Lawhead. This grievance wasn’t approved, which was the same action taken by building principal, Bill Christensen, and Superintendent Carroll Wolff. There was considerable discussion involving band director, Roy Johnson, along with band booster officers and the Board members in regards tothe Band Boosters purchasing a Wenger rollaway band shell to be used in the gymnasium at the time of concerts. A major concern centered around the area where the band shell sections would be stored. The -seven sections would cost $3,619.00 and would be paid for by the Band Boosters. Several parents attended the meeting and presented a petition requesting a change of the bus driver on Route 75B, driven by Bill Reynolds. The Board members felt that Transportation Supervisor Gerald Aldrich should see that the driver understands that more discipline is necessary on the school bus and that a transfer be con­ sidered to another route for next year. Support was given transfer of the L. D. Collier, Kenneth Yates, Sr., and Leonard Pixley property from the Bellevue School District to the Maple Valley School District. Board member Charles Viele abstained. Rockwell and Dormer voted nay. Final action will be taken at a joint meeting of the Eaton and Calhoun In­ termediate Boards of Education. Board members denied a request from former secretary, Isla Harris, for retroactive pay for the period of time she worked during the 1979-80 school year which was prior to the time a contract agreement was reached with the secretaries. The matter of purchasing security-type screens for the new.windows to be installed at the Kellogg Elementary School was tabled pending further information being available regarding other possible alternatives and costs involved. 517-852-1945 Action-Ads OPEN 7 DAYS MOTOR HOMES AND CAMPERS FOR RENT: Year around. Call Rent-Alls, 945-9101, Hastings. 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Board members voted not to approve the use of a school bus to transport students to the summer talented and gifted program at Pot­ terville. Russel] Geary abstained. The defeat of the three mill millage proposal was announced at the meeting, as reported in last week’s Maple Valley News. The total operational budget will be reviewed before any announcement regarding reductions in the present program. Superintendent Wolff presented a report from the Michigan Department of Education covering the transportation reimbursement report for the school year 1978-79. The state department will pay only a maximum of seventy-five percent of the allowable costs for -transporting students to and from school. No allowance is made for transporting students on any extra curricular or field trips. Because of a shortage of funds, the state paid only 90.7 percent of the seventy-five percent. This resulted in a loss of another $16,202.34. A deduction of $550.80 was made for disallowed miles. This represents areas where the bus goes in less than onehalff mile to pick up elementary students or less than one mile to pick up secondary students. A deduction of $3,673.46 was made for ineligible pupils living within the village limits who are riding the school bus. This represents elementary students considering that the secondary students living within the village limits and being transported to the Jr.Sr. High School are covered by the transportation reimbursement code. The cost per mile, based upon the state printout, showed a cost of $1.08 for the school year 1978-79. Total reimbursable expenses were $231,992.14 with the school district receiving reim­ bursement of $157,791.77. PEPSI and MOUNTAIN DEW 12 PACK CANS $299 ( Reg. MB Dep- Eckrich Hot Dogs REGULAR and v BEEF YOUR 9 SUPPLY HEADQUARTERS South End BEVERAGE 637 South Main Street, Nashville - Phone 852-9833 OPEN: 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. WE ACCEPT USDA — 7 DAYS A WEEK — FOOD COUPONS �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. June 18. 1980 — Page 6 Sporting awards presented to four High School students Tuesday Aspinal, Terrie Huston, Jeff Mead, and Don Fox have been named for top awards in sports by the Maple Valley Athletic Department for 1979-80. Tuesday Aspinal and Jeff Mead have been selected as the most outstanding athletes. This honor is issued to the senior boy and girl who have been chosen by the athletic department as the most outstanding athlete in the senior class. Terrie Huston and Don Fox are recepients of the sportsmanship award. It is awarded to the senior boy and girl who have exhibited outstanding sportsmanship while participating in athletics at Maple Valley. Tuesday’s active par­ ticipation in sports dates back to her youth. She played Summer League Softball for 10 years. During her high school years she was a member of the varsity softball team for four years/ varsity basketball, three years; varsity volleyball, two years. Tuesday has won all conference honors as an athlete. She plans to attend Liberty Baptist College in Virginia and major jp physical education. She also plans to play basketball and softball in college. Jeff Mead participated in varsity football and basketball for two years and in varsity baseball for a year. He was selected for the All­ conference first team Football Squad (LB) and was named for honorable mention as a guard for all conference basketball. Jeff played on the Men’s Summer League Softball team for two years. He plans to take an airline course in Pittsburg, Penn­ sylvania. - Terrie Huston has been a varsity softball player for two years and volleyball for a year. Three of her sum­ mers have included par­ ticipation in softball. Don Fox has logged two years of play in varsity football, basketball, and baseball and two years in the same sports at the junior varsity division. As a youngster, he played football in the fourth through sixth grades; fifth and sixth grade basketball; two years of Little League Baseball; and two years of Pony League baseball. Don plans to attend Ferris State College. Other senior candidates who were nominated for awards were Tony Joostberr . Dennis Yost, Stan McC intock, Julie Barlow and Don Fox for most out­ standing athlete; and Brian Hamilton, David McDinley, Joyce Warner, and Kathy Christopher for sport­ smanship. Vermontville girls honored at Stitcherama officer visits county Named last week to receive the 1979-80 Sportsman­ ship Award in boys' sports at MVHS was Don Fox, left. Jeff Mead, right, was selected as the year's Most Out­ standing Athlete in boys' sports. He holds the plaque upon which his name will be engraved. Both 1980 grads, the boys will receive pins in recognition of the awards which are conferred annually upon members of the senior class. A HAIR STYLE Designed by Professionals Especially for YOU! NEW SUMMER HOURS: Open Monday thru Friday and Monday and Thursday Evenings • Call 948-8767 for a convenient appointment! • CLOSflTSATURDAY • ALL TODAY! REDKENOPEN: Mon HAIRDESIGNER HAIRDESIGNERS Amy Laverty (left) and Carleen Becraftof Girl Scout Troop 313 have received honors for their creative works in the Stitcherama. Amy captured second place with her sock dolls. She had previously won first place in 4-H with them. Carleen received honorable mention with her latch hooking of Big Bird. Carleen designed her project and cut the string herself. She plans to enter the work in 4-H competition this year. The girls entries were on display at the Lansing Public Library. It was the first time either one had_ entered the Stitcherama. Categories in the contest included knitting, crocheting, rug hooking, and needlepoint. . Phone 945-9554 for ACTION By Margaret Ann Ross, Ext. Home Economist Mrs. Alicia Harrison, Senior Home Economics Officer for Belize, Central America, arrived in Eaton County on Monday, June 9th. Sponsored by Partners of the Americas, she is here to learn and share through the Cooperative Extension Service Family Living Program. “During her visits with the Wart-Ads! Vermontville news by... Ava Kroger Mrs. Bernice Adrion of Corvallis, Oregon has returned to Vermontville for the summer and to be near her mother, Mrs. Ethel Gaut at Jarvis Acres. Mrs. Gaut, who will be 100 years old in August, was able to spend the weekend at home. Mrs. Adrion spent several days last week with Mrs. Ava Kroger. Mr, and Mrs. Bill Freemire of Jackson visited Mrs. Leta Nagle Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. (Rose) John Armbruster of Florida spent last week with Mrs. Elsie Offley and Mrs. June Piddington. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Piddington and family of Ortonville were Friday visitors. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Bea Adrion attended a birth­ day party on Wednesday at the Brown Derby near Kalamazoo for Mrs. Kroger’s aunt, Mrs. Josie Nidy, who was 87 years old. Mrs. Velma Whitmore, Mrs. Bea Adrion and Mrs. Leta Nagle were Friday luncheon guests of Mrs. Ava Kroger. All but Mrs. Adrion attended the 2 >4 hour Lawrence Welk Show at Cobo Hall in Detroit, with Mrs. Greta Firster’s tour. Misses Margreta and Martha Zemke were also part of the group. Mrs. Whitmore stayed overnight with Mrs. Kroger. Mr. and Mrs. John Rodriguez and Mrs. Ava Kroger attended the open house for Miss Linda McCormick at Maybe on Sunday. Linda was a graduate of Monroe High School. Recent callers of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict were Mrs. Hester Sokal and sister Shirley of Jackson and Mrs. Jack Tirrell and John Locke families, she learned how families work together in America,” according to Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist, “because life in rural Belize requires family cooperation, too.” “Mrs. Harrison’s visit to Michigan was planned following my visit to Belize last January. She will attend College Week at Michigan State University, both as a student and a teacher," says Mrs. Ross. Many Extension Homemakers in Eaton and Ingham Counties will be hostesses during her visit as they further develop the Michigan-Belize exchange. Almira Dooling. The Methodist Church is getting new insulation and siding. Mrs. Mary Barningham Parsons, 87, of Greenville was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery on Saturday. She was the wife of Rev. St. Clair Parsons who was a Congregational minister many years ago. REWARD We hove lost our COLLIE. He came up missing in the Thornapple Lake Rd. area, June 4th. I don't know how far he could have traveled. He belongs to 2 very sad little boys. Anyone with in­ formation, please call... (517) 852-9703 The Family Body Shop NORM oi* BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 CARLISLE Phone (517) 852*9605 —TT �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, June 18. 1980__Page 7 Eaton 4-H Special Handicapper Riding Program awarded The Eaton County 4-H Special Handicapper Riding Program is being awarded the Charles-T. Mitchell Jr. award in recreation from the Michigan Association for Retarded Citizens. This is the first time any handicap horseback riding program has received this annual state award. The award will be presented June 20 at the annual conference of the Michigan Association for Retarded Citizens at Sugar Loaf Village in Cedar. Committee members who will be present to receive the award at the banquet are Kathy Whaley, Jean Olson, and Laura Polhamus -from Charlotte and Sherri Sass, the instructor, from Galesburg. The 4-H group was nominated by the Eaton County Association of Retarded Citizens. The 4-H group was chosen to receive the award because their program provides therapeutic and recreational horseback riding for all types of physically, mentally and emotionally han­ dicapped children at Meadowview School. The riders get a feeling of mobility, accomplishment, pride and have an op­ portunity to exercise. The program is sponsored by Eaton County 4-H and Eaton Intermediate School District. It is run by volunteers who give of their time, energy, and resources. More than 50 different volunteers from all over Eaton Co. have worked with this program -or have Volunteered the use of their horses and equipment. The program depends on support money from the sponsors, various 4-H clubs, civic groups, private donations, and the Eaton County ARC. This is the third year for the_ program. A specially trained instructor teaches the classes. Most'- receive their training from the Cheff Center for Handicapped Riding in Augusta.. Grandson of Vermontville couple selected for gifted school Skip Pattison, son of LTC and Mrs. Jack Pattison of Woodbridge, Va., has been selected to attend the 1980 Governor’s School for the Gifted. Skip was one of the 421 students selected from Virginia high schools throughout the State. He is the grandson of George and Lucille Tennis of rural Vermontville. All will be juniors or seniors and are either in the top ten percent in academic standing or display unusual Mt tai pffitafes, kEMI Jxifak:k Mies, skin lafewtte lift Harrison, lmra,"asi|i tee Enwinks Eks. Esl®l rBtfct WbI Etdwsi.'ta rod in Eiln nnlNsup' (rafcWtli upM' ffaiteisrfllie ieutatD Hi#"nV [ Eiteisim MW* * * Stile Curt’ BfedW Mis. I® liiijSl? fflW'11 injjffl (c*' Hey * talent in the arts. The school is financed with funds appropriated by the General Assembly. Selec­ tions were made from 638 candidates nominated by school superintendents and principals of Virginia public and private high schools. This year’s school will be conducted from June 15 to July 12 at three sites - Mary Baldwin College, RandolphMacon College, and Mary Washington College. Congratulations Skip! Local residents to participate in MSU 4-H Exploration Days By Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Thirty-six Eaton County young people and five adults will travel to East Lansing June 18 to participate in 4-H Exploration Days at Michigan State University. The group will spend three days learning about new career opportunities and enhancing their knowledge and skills in such areas as veterinary science, wilderness cooking, sports, photography and the per­ forming arts. “Exploration Days is the only program of its kind in the country,” Diuble says. “Participants have a chance to learn new skills, meet new friends and sample college life at a Big 10 university. As a result, many of the par­ ticipants return to MSU and enroll as full-time students. Nearly 5,000 young people and adults are expected to participate in this year’s event. In addition to taking part in learning options. delegates will also attend a number of evening entertainment offerings, in­ cluding a performance by the New Christy Minstrels. Eaton County 4-H’ers participating in this year’s event include: Laurie Boudler, Kimberlee and Allen Buck, Tara and Teann Garnant, Shelene Gilding, Carol and Connie Hice, Debbie Jourden, Dorothy Tokar, Jane Wallace, Julie Wheaton, Carla Wright, Dave Kaminski, Tate Lundeen, Jim Mikesell, Paul Shipman, Gary Wells, Scott Wieting, all of Charlotte; Mary Benjamin, Lisa Dixon, Jane Schram, of Eagle; Audrey Gauerke, Steve Halm, of Grand Ledge; Amy Jubb, Jim Harris, from Lansing; Mike and Robert MaGuire from Olivet; and Pieter VandeVusse from Eaton Rapids. In addition, the following will be serving as resource persons, helpers in options and teaching some of the options: Barb and Bill SSimon / Coswell, Fred, Allen Dixon, of Eagle; Hariett, Marc and Tim Crisenbery, Robin Scott, of Charlotte; John Lawless, of Grand Ledge; Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent, of Charlotte. Acting as Chaperone will be Tony Dixon of Eagle, and CCA will be Connie Green, 4-H Program Assistant. 4-H Exploration is a memorable and valuable experience and many delegates will use the skills they gain at the event to improve 4-H activities in their communities. Call Cooperation Extension Service for more information about 4-H ac­ tivities, 543-2310. Notice Men’s Slow Pitch Softball Tournament - Annual Eddie Purchis Memorial Tour­ nament on June 28 and 29, Class C and below. Entry fee $70 plus 2 balls. Must be in by June 21. Contact Frank Walker 616-968-4927 or Ed Goris 517-852-1996, Nashville. (6-18) Pharmacy^ HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5:30 PHONE PHONE 852-0845 8520845 'VJ/ NASHVILLE NASHVILLE Vermontville Public Library received projector and microfiche reader We are proud and happy to announce that we have now received the remainder of the grant mentioned earlier this year. Through the federal L.S.C.A. Grants and the Capital Library Cooperative, the Ver­ montville Library now owns a 16mm sound projector, large screen and stand. Films can be borrowed free of charge through the Cooperative from Jackson and Lansing Public Libraries. Also a part of the grant, is a microfiche reader and a complete set of MOIS (Michigan Occupational Information System) oc- cupational materials’. It gives us the potential to answer innumerable questions about the schools of Michigan, educational finance plans, and all phases of career choice. Stop in and check this one out when you come to look over all the new books and records available at the library. The three movies scheduled for this summer are: Muppet Movie, June 20; Pinocchio, July 18; and The Jungle Book, August 1. The movies will all be held at 2:00 p.m. in the basement of the Congregational Church. We would like to express our sincere thanks to Brothers' babies born on each others birthdays Leo Hendershot of Nash­ ville won’t have any trouble remembering his new little nephew’s birthday and likewise, Leo’s brother, Larry, won't have a problem keeping track of his new niece’s birth date. That’s because Leo shares the same birthday as his brother’s child, and vice versa — brother Larry and Leo’s child were born on the same day. When the infants of the two brothers were born, the families were surprised and happy over the coincidence of the sharing of birthdays Larry and his wife Theresa of Mud Lake, Belivue became the parents of a new son, John Jay on April 7 which is Leo’s birthday. “When we had John, we kept telling them (Leo and his wife) that they had to have their baby on Larry’s birthday, June 8,-” says Theresa. Sure enough! A daughter, Trixie Lynn, was born to Leo and his wife Bonnie on June 8 at Pennock Hospital. However, tiny Trixie just barely made it in time for her uncle’s birthday. She made her debut at 11:27 p.m. The Hendershot brothers are former Hastings residents and the sons of Mrs. Dollie Godfrey of Grand Rapids and the late Merle Hendershot. Rev. and Mrs. David Fleming and the Congregational Church for helping us to bring these fine films to the children of the community. When you get a chance, let them know you appreciate their efforts in behalf of our young people. We still need volunteers for our summer program. If you can help, dr have talent to share, please call the library 726-1362. Local resident vacations in Greece Karerina Brumm is .spending the summer in Thessaloniki, Greece. Mr. and Mrs. .Charles Brumm took her to the Detroit airport on June 9 where she flew to New York to catch the plane to Athens, Greece. The Brumms report that after her arrival in Athens, Karerina still had another hour in flight before arriving at her Aunt Elaine’s home. Action-Ads AN OPEN HOUSE will be held June 29 in honor of the 85th birthday of Charles C. Higdon, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at 324 W. Lawrence, Charlotte. No gifts please. GAS CONVERSION BURNERS AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE HOMES: Nashville Heating, 205*2 S. Main, Nashville, Mich., 852­ 9231. (tfn) Stresstabs 600 HIGH POTENCY STRESS FORMULA VITAMINS Overwork Poor Diet Both ends of the vitamin candle STRESSTABS 600 contain high potency B-complex and 600 mg.-of vitamin C — vitamins the body doesn't store. Plus the U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowance for vitamin E. Formulated to help satisfy the body’s increased need for B-complex and C due to stressful conditions—defined as overwork, illness, fad dieting, smoking or any condition that placesan unusual demand upon your body—at times when your diet may be inadequate. Also available: STRESSTABS 600 with IRON (contains more B» plus folic acid). , Stress can rob you of vitamins! Como in and ask ns why. STRESS VITAMINS Sale Price STRESS TABS 600 ................................ 4.19 STRESS TABS 600 with Iron................4.39 STRESS TABS 600 with Zinc................4.79 Kleenex TISSUES ’REFLECTIONS0 100 s size white only' 3 boxes for $100 598-7AA Bottles of 60 Father s Day Film Developing Specials COUPON DEVELOPING & PRINTING COLOR PRINT FILM (Kodak. Fuji. GAF Fitmi 12 Exposure Roll ....................$1.99 20 Exposure Roll.................... $2.99 24 Exposure Roll.................... $3.49 PROCESSING—20 Exposure ■Slides, Regular 8 or Super 8mm Movies $1.19 Guaranteed Film Developing �Th* Mopl* VoH*y Naw*. NodwMe. Wadnaaday Jun* 18 I 980 — Pope 8 at your service Trumble Agency insurance for a variety of needs Insurance has been Stanley Trumble s business for the past 26 years Based in Vermontville, the agency is ready to nerve all types of insurance needs. Also involved in the business to Trumble's wife, Mary, and daughter, Teresa, who joined the company about a year ago Stan and Teresa are the nucleus of the sales staff: while Mary and employee Norma Vieie work together running the office in addition to being licensed for sales. Norma has 16 years of ex­ perience in the business The Trumble Agency to located at 178 S. Main in Vermontville. The present location to just right next door to the office where Trumble began his in­ surance career in 1954 as an agent for New York Life Trumble occupied the present building when he purchased a casualty business from Cedric Wardwell in 1976 Trumble is a graduate of the American College of Life Underwriters and has a Chartered Life Underwriters (CLUi degree which en­ compassed five years of study. Trumble’s operates as an independent agency offering insurance from five central companies including Auto­ Owners and Hastings Mutual. Trumble’s philosophy is to offer clients insurance that is tailored to their individual needs — insurance that will “do the best job for the right price.’’ Trumble, a native of Olivet, has been a Vermontille resident since 1941. ACE Painting & Decorating He has served as a first lieutenant in the Michigan National Guard. Over the years, Trumble has been active in making contributions to the com­ munity by serving as a former village president, former president of the local Lions Club, and trustee of the Congregational Church. He also was an Eaton County Commissioner. Mary Trumble serves on the Vermontville Village Council. He has served as a president of the Central Michigan Chapter of the American Society of Life Underwriters and president of the Lansing Chapter of Toastmasters International. Sports play a big part in his life too. Trumble has been very active in the Pee Insurance sales are handled by Stan Trumble and his daughter Teresa Jones who joined the firm about a year ago. Wee Little League Baseball and Wrestling programs locally. Softball is one of Trum­ ble’s favorite personal past­ times. He plays on the team which he manages and sponsors. Daughter Teresa,25, also plays on a softball team. The family also enjoys golfing, skiing, and racquetball. Mary'and Stan have three other children —- Fred, 24, of California) Stuart, 21; and Ken 12, at home. 'Children's birthday vine' ready to grow at VermontvilleLibrary HOUSES — BARNS — ROOFS Commercial, Residential and Industrial SPRAY, BRUSH & ROLL PAINTING Up to S-Year GUARANTEE The newly formed Ver­ purchased from a list of montville Friends of the choices previously selected Library group has im­ by the librarian. The name of Nashville plemented a new idea that the honored child also will be not only will increase its placed inside the donated collection of children’s .book and published in the books, but is sure to make a Maple Valley News.To spring the plan into number of youngster’s Nashville happy. action, the first book has donated to the The idea focuses on a been Your Full Florist Service... “Children’s Birthday Vine” children’s room in the name that will soon be painted on of Jason Byington who will • WEDDINGS • BABY • HOSPITAL the wall in the children’s be seven years old on • GIFTS • FUNERALS room of the Vermontville Thursday, June 19. Jason’s According to the photo, name and birthday library. SUMMER HOURS: Tuesday thru plan, if someone wishes to will be placed on the vine as Friday 10 to 4; Mon. & Sat. 9 to 12 noon buy a children’s book to soon as Friends of the donate to the library’s Library members prepare Emergency Phone No... 852-9338 collection in the name of a the wall and paint the design. The book, in Jason’s name, child, that child will have his or her photo, name, and was purchased by his aunt, Nashville FLOWERS & GIFTS birthday added to the Jennifer Byington. The book painted vine on (he wall is a non-fiction work titled, 233 N. Main St., Nashville 852-9797 The donated book must be “Dogs Al Work” "by James McCloy. Parents, friends, grand­ parents, cousins, neighbors, aunts, and uncles — or anyone for that matter— are invited to buy a book for that NOTICE — special child on your bir­ Senior Citizens for the noon lunch thday list. It makes a JUNE 28,1980... 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at V.FiW. in Nashville, 12 noon lunch. wonderful, unique present a ...at the Base Line UMC - 9617 Base­ Wednesday, June 18th. child can share with others line Road. Located 6 miles North of r plus is beneficial to the Battle Creek on M-66 and 1 mile East library at the same time. on Baseline Road. There will be lunch Annual Co-ed Slowpitch Stop in for further in­ served and Bake Sale. To reserve tab­ formation. SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT les, call Pat Burd 616-763-9621 or (517) 852-1508 I Keeping the office running smoothly are Mary Trumble (standing) and Norma Vieie. FLOWERS & GIFTS DAIRYGRAM Attention Dairymen Do your cows have hidden mastitis? Experts say 50-75% ofall cows suffer from subclinical mastitis than often goes undetected. Subclinical mastitis losses average $ 1OO-$150 per cow per year. Join us as we declare war on mastitis with: Community Events . . ★ FLEA MARKET ★ Nianne Jarrard 852-0948. Invite all bike riders — young & old — to special program A special bike safety program will be held at the Vermontville Opera House Wednesday, June 18th at 4 p .m. Movies will be shown. This program will be provided by the Eaton County Sheriff's Dept, and sponsored by the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce and Village Council. June 28 & 29 Call 852-9564 FLEA MARKET — Maple Leaf Grange, Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4 miles South off Nashville on M-66. Special: Homemade cookies. Phone 852-9243, 852-9560 or 758-3275. Friends of Putnam Library MEETING — 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 23rd at the library. • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday ■ Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Family planning clinic planned Information, counseling, supplies, pap smears, pregnancy, testing, infertility counseling and referral offered at the BarryEaton District Health Department Family Planning Program. Evening clinics by appointment on June lOand 24. Call in or stop in each Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. .. - 4 p.m., .., 220 W.. Court Street. Phone 945-9516. No charge. Teens welcome, parental permission not required. (6-241 • NEW Mastitis programs • NEW Dairy products • SPECIAL DEADS on DairwHealth and Sanitation products NOVO MAST III *15950 Box of 12 Treatments. *14" 12 Box Cose 1 NOVO DRY — *124" 1 1Boxo12Treatments. Box of 12 Treatments*1195 • 12 Box Case See us today for all the details FA R ME RSrFEaED 1006 E. Railroad St. - HASTINGS - H .nninui.mvvnn* PH' 945 9926 "ith research t<xlav �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday. June 18, I98O__Page 9 Vermontville village council May 8. 1980 son’s sidewalk replacement, L. Williams’ insurance carrier followed. Bob Fedwa, of Fedewa Builders, of Fowler discussed the placing of multiple housing in the area. Subject to Federal grant approval. No obligation to Village, strictly private enterprise. To make a pre­ application he would need a letter of interest from the Council. Discussion. Wineman to check with Tri­ County Planning. Tabled for present. Capt. Pat. Long, Eaton County Sheriff’s Dept, was present. Speeding on South Main St. was discussed, also schedule of Dept.’s hours in Village. Gary Reed discussed possible sale of trailer rental property on Second St. inquiring if one trailer could be pulled off lot and replaced by another after sale of property. Clerk to contact Village attorney for opinion. Motion by Trumble, supported by Hale to allow Wawiernia to hire one man on a temporary basis (while Dockter is on sick leave) at minimum wage - no benefits. All ayes. Carried. Clerk to check insurance coverage before advertising for person to mow parks. Advertise one week. Trowbridge dinner by Lewis, supported by committee to meet. Marsh, Wineman to approve the Chr., Trumble,Wawiernia. Michigan Week Chr. Michigan Bell project, with cable to be installed un­ Trumble stated plans are derneath the sidewalks if being made for Mayor’s possible. All ayes. Carried. Exchange Day. Two couples Discussion of the “Water are coming from Suttons Tower Service & Main- Bay. Follow-up of Ordinance tenance, Inc.” contract followed. Work needs to be No. 22 discussed. Additions done on the riser as covered to be made. Trumble to under service contract. check. Motion by Lewis, supCorrespondence was returned to Clerk. Clerk to ported by Wineman to adthrough Better journ meeting.. Meeting pursue Business Bureau and area adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Bill Mason, President Chamber of Commerce. Natalie Gaedert, Clerk Hale discussed landfill dumpster progress stating a meeting was to be held May Special Meeting 13th at 3:30 p.m. at the Eaton June 5, 1980 County Road Commission The Vermontville Village Bldg, on Reynolds Rd., Council met in “special” Charlotte with the Road session Thursday, June 5, Commission, DNR, Health 1980 at7:00 p.m. in the public Dept, and Hale present. library. Present: Aldrich, Motion by Hale, supported Fox, Hale, Lewis, Trumble, by Lewis to allow the Wineman. Purpose: Historical Society to block Ballfield policies. off the Main streets for a President Mason called waterball fight at the the meeting to order at 7:00 Historical Society’s Com­ p.m. munity Picnic July 12th plus Trumble presented an the use of two trucks as estimate for new back-stop anchor trucks. All ayes. for the Second St. ballfield Carried. from Garry Spidel of Tuffy • Discussion of H. Thomp- Fence: The regular meeting of the Vermontville Village Council was called, to drder by President Bill Mason at 7:30 p.m. May 8, 1980 in the Public Library. Present were Aldrich, Hale, Lewis, Trumble, Wineman. Absent Fox. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Closed meeting minutes were approved. Treasurer’s report was read and approved. Motion by Lewis, supported by Wineman to split the tax allocation -15 mills - to 12.27 mills Gen’l. fund, 2.73 mills Street fund. All ayes. Carried. Bills were read. Motion by Hale, supported by Aldrich to pay .the bills from the proper funds. All ayes. Carried. Motion by Hale, supported by Trumble to have a committee from the Village Council meet with the Festival Corporation prior to the 1981 Festival to discuss items of concern. All ayes. Carried. Correspondence was read from Michigan Bell Telephone Co. concerning the relocation of overhead lines to buried cable in the Walnut St., Seminary St. and East Main St. area. Sketch of project was included. Motion Your religious beliefs will reflect your funeral choices. Families are fortunate to have a spiritual leader who is intimately acquainted with them. This clergyman will be responsible to coordinate your religious beliefs into the funeral service. He will also be a primary source of strength and support for your family. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 'VoqtFUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 Materials $281.45 Less existing posts 40.00 $241.45 Labor 75.00 Total bid $316.45 Trumble suggested moving First St. field back­ stop to the Second St. field and install new one at First St. field. Discussion. Motion by Wineman, to install back-stop as estimated by Spidel. Motion withdrawn. Discussion. Size not stated on Spidel estimate. Trumble con­ firmed size with Spidel. 20 ft. back with 10 ft. wings -12 ft. high. Middle has top and bottom rails. Estimate did not include over-hang. Discussion. Council recessed to look at back-stop area of Second St. field. (Fox, Trumble, Aldrich, Wineman.) Discussion. Meeting resumed. Motion by Trumble, to accept bid by Spidel for Second St. back-stop. No support. Motion by Fox, supported by Hale to extend the Second St. ballfield back-stop, using Village labor and volunteers. Discussion. Fox wished to re-phrase motion. Motion' by Fox, supported by Aldrich to repair and alter fence at Second St. ballfield ourselves by ex­ tending back-stop and making a 4 ft. overhang, relying on local suppliers for materials, all labor donated. 4 yes, 2 no. Motion carried. Discussion. Motion by Fox, supported by Lewis to allow use of the Village backhoe for backstop project, if needed. All ayes. Motion carried. Mason turned meeting over to Vernon Trowbridge to explain how scheduling had been done in prior years. 1) Council did not want to specify use of ballfields. 2) Little League had first scheduling. 3) Village area adult teams - second scheduling. 4) Outsiders last chance. Scheduling was to have been done by a committee of 1 or 2 Council persons and a representative from each type of ball team. Discussion. Joostberns commented k “June was always for Little League.” Discussion. Mason read the following suggestions: 1) Little Leage use field (First St.) month of June, schedules to be in Village Office by May 1st. 2) Village sponsored teams to schedule next - $25.00 charge plus restroom deposit of $15.00, restroom deposit to be returned if OK. 3) Out-of­ town sponsors $50.00 charge plus $20.00 restroom security deposit. 4) Restroom keys at Village office for cleanup. Discussion. Motion by Wineman, that Little League use the First St. field the month of June and the first two Saturdays of June. Motion withdrawn. Discussion. Motion by Lewis that Little League has use of Frist St. ballfield the month of June on weekdays and the first two Saturdays of the month, if their schedules are in the Village Office by May 15th. Motion withdrawn. Discussion. Motion by Lewis, sup­ ported by Fox that the Little League have priority for the month of June, exempting the last two weekends, if schedules are in by May 1st. Roll call vote: Trumble - no, Wineman - yes. Fox - yes, Aldrich - yes, Hale - yes, Lewis - yes. Motion carried. Mason suggested Village sponsored teams $25.00 charge, $15.00 restroom deposit - paid by sponsor; Out-of town sponsored teams $50.00 field charge, $20.00 restroom security deposit. Scheduled by May 1st. Discussion. Motion by Wineman, supported by Fox, for locally sponsored teams to pay $25.00 for weekend use of the First St. field, with schedule in by May 15th. All ayes. Carried. Motion by Fox, supported by Hale, that a restroom security deposit of $15.00 for locally sponsored teams, for $20.00 out-of-town sponsors be paid prior to the playing of scheduled games, total refund with if restrooms and area are cleaned. Roll call vote: Trumble - no, Wineman - no. Fox - yes, Alrich - no, Hale yes, Lewis no. Motion defeated. Discussion. Ed. Goris, representing Maple Valley Softballl Association, stated 4 teams from Vermontville, 6 teams from Nashville make up the Maple Valley Association. One weekend tournament a year is played on the First St. field, if nd field charge is made, the Association will pay $25.00 for the use of the restrooms. Discussion. Motion by Lewis, supported by Hale to allow the Maple Valley Softball Association one weekend per year on the First St. ballfield for tournament play, no charge. All ayes. Carried. Aldrich wished to change vote on Fox motion on restroom deposit. Discussion. Motion by Fox, supported by Aldrich to charge a restroom security deposit of $15.00 to locally sponsored adult teams; $20.00 to out-of­ town sponsored adult teams. Deposit to be paid to Village Clerk prior to the games. Total refund will be made if restrooms and area are left undamaged and cleaned. Roll call vote: Trumble - no, Wineman - yes, Fox - yes, Aldrich - yes, Hale - yes, Lewis - yes. Motion carried. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned 10:25 p.m. Bill Mason, President Natalie Gaedert, Clerk Gardening plants available Interested in Gardening? Do you want to have a vegetable garden this summer, but don’t have space to plant one? The Community Food and Nutrition Project'of Lansing is offering community garden plots, vegetable seeds and information for new’ and experienced gar­ deners in Ingham, Eaton, Shiawassee and Clinton Counties. Trained horticulturalists are available to help vou plan your garden and solve gardening problems. To sign up and for more information, please call 543-5465 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Action-Ads A50 — Are you tired of city life? 4 bedroom country home, located in Eaton County, has lots of out buildings, for more details call McCARTNEY AGENCY, INC., Lake Odessa, ask for Alice Wiser, 374-8400 or 374-7456. (6-18) 4-H canoe trip enjoyed by many More than forty canoeist enjoyed paddling down the Grand River on May 24 and 25. The 4-H sponsored event began at Delta Mills Park and ended at Chief Okemos Burial Grounds, with a top over at Fitzgerald Park. Participants from Ver­ montville were Todd Gearhart; Dom Morawski; John Villanueva; Susan Schippel; Janice and Mark Siple. Steve Thelan of Lansing; Larry Martin, Eaton County Parks Naturalist; Nancy Diuble, Extension 4-H Youth Agent and Connie Green, 4-H Program Assistant, accompanied the group. 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STIHL HOURS: 8:30 - 5:30 Monday thru Saturday The World's Largest Selling Chain Saw. Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St, Nashville — Phone 852-0713 �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville. Wednesday. June 18, 1980 — Page 10 Corn problem attributed to unusual weather Eaton County farmers are reporting to the Cooperative Extension Service yellow striping and stunted growth on field com According to Allen Krizek, County Extension director, it is not unusual for this symptom to occur, especially during a wet cloudy June like we have experienced. Such weather enhances the possibility for a zinc deficiency to occur. The deficiency symptoms will soon disappear as the soils dry out and warm up. Zinc deficiency in com appears as a yellow striping of the leaves. Areas of the leaf near the stalk may develop a general white-toyellow discoloration. In severe deficiency, the plants have shortened internodis and the lower leaves show a red streaking on the margins. Soil types associated with zinc deficience are usually neutral to alkaline in reaction. The more alkaline the soil has, the greater is the need for zinc. The deficiency is particularly noticeable on crops growing where calcareous subsoilsare exposed by land leveling or erosion, or where subsoil is mixed with topsoil such as after tilling. Krizek advises no action to be taken to remedy the zinc deficiency. Warmer and drier weather is all that is needed. Join the hike to Turkeyville Bike riding enthusiasts should be getting conditioned for the 4-H sponsored bike hike to Cornwell’s Turkey Men’s softball — results — Friday, June 6 Carls - 5 Trumbles - 7 Carpenters Den -18 Citizens - 8 Bad News - 7 Mead-O-Acres - 3 Howard Construction - 13 McDonald’s - 2 Nashville Hardware - 6 South End - 5 Monday, June 9 Bad News - 13 Trumbles - 0 South End - 7 McDonald's - 4 Nashville Hardware - 13 Howard Construction - 5 Carpenters Den - 5 Carl’s - 9 Mead-O-Acres - 15 Citizens - 5 Phone 945-9554 for ACTION­ WANT-ADS Farm, better known as Turkeyville. The trip is scheduled for Saturday, June 21. All interested riders should either meet in the Charlotte Plaza parking lot at 10 a.m. or at the junction of M-78 and Ionia Road at 11:30 a.m. For more information on the bike hike, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 543­ 2310. ACTION-ADS CARD OF THANKS We want to thank our children for the 25th silver anniversary open house held June the 8th at the Com­ munity House at Nashville. Also want to thank all our relatives and friends for all the cards and gifts we received and want to thank them for making our day a very happy one. May God bless all of you. Thank you, Victor & Mabel Brumm Nashville GARAGE SALE: M-79 to Mason Rd., south to .Face Hwy., last house on dead end road. All week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PORCH SALE: June 20 & 21, 9 a.m. 'til ? Lots of clothing and misc. 10621 Lawrence Hwy. (east M-79), Kay Snowden. Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL AUGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES We will be CLOSED June 28 to July 14 . Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 Local students named to KCC honors list Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek announces that 561 students have been named to the honors list for the 1980 winter semester. Students must carry 12 or more credits to be con­ sidered. Douglas Knoll of Nashville was among the 101 students who achieved highest honors with a grade point average of between 3.9 to 4.0. Thomas Gurd and Terry Knoll, both of Nashville, were accorded high honors with grade point averages between 3.5 to 3.89. Area students earning honors (3.0 to 3.49) were Ellen Johnson of Ver­ montville and Kelli Knoll, Debbie Steinbrecher, and Charles Vincent, all of Nash­ ville. Serving our country David G. Drake Navy Gas Turbine System Technician 2nd Class David G. Drake, son of Arthur C. and Marie P. Drake of 120 Sherman St., Box 285, Nash­ ville, is serving as a crewmember aboard the Navy’s newest destroyer, the USS Ingersoll. The Ingersoll was com­ missioned in Pascagoula, Miss., and is homeported in San Diego. It is named in honor of the late Admiral Royal E. Ingersoll. Primarily designed for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), the Ingersoll is armed with two lightweight five-inch guns, ASW tor­ pedoes, and rockets. It is also capable of carrying a light helicopter for long range detection and attack of submarines. More than 250 officers and enlisted men make up the crew of the Ingersoll. The 28th ship in its class, the Navy’s newest destroyer is 563 feet long, desplaces 7,800 tons and can travel at speeds in excess of 30 knots. A 1973 graduate of Maple Valley Senior High School, Vermontville, Mich., Drake joined the Navy in May 1975. Bonnie J. Gagne June 6 (FHTNC) - Navy Seaman Bonnie J. Gagne, daughter of Lewis O. and Barbara L. Gagne of Route 1, Dow Road, Vermontville, has reported for duty at U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. A 1975 graduate of Maple Valley High School, she joined the Navy in January 1980. Her husband, Philip, is the son of Robert B. and Elizabeth I. Pratley of 10541 22 Mile, Marshall, Mich. Kathy S. Cook Airman Kathy S. Cook, daughter of Joyce Dillon of 512 Washington St., Nash­ ville, Mich., has graduated from the U.S. Air Fee air­ craft maintenance specialist course at Chanute Air Force Base, here. Graduates of the course were trained in aircraft maintenance, repair and service, and earned credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force Airman Cook will now serve at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Mich. The airman is a 1978 graduate of Harper Creek High School, Battle Creek, MI. Her husband, Charles, .is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook of 210 Southshore Drive, Battle Creek. Action Ads GARAGE SALE: Thursday and Friday. June 19 & 20, 9 a m. to 5 p.m.. 2429 S. Clark Rd.. '2 mile north of Nash­ ville on M-66. P. Cogswell and B Maker. RALPH E. BELL U.S. FORCES, Germany (AHTNC) May 30 - Sgt. 1st Class Ralph E. Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Bell, 6265 Thornapple Lake, Nashville, recently was presented the Army Commendation Medal in Erlangen, Germany. The medal was awarded for meritorious service. Such service can be over an ex­ tended period of time or for outstanding achievement in a single situation. The recipient must have demonstrated skills and dedication far above the average. Bell earned the award during his last assignment with the U.S. Army Armor and Engineer Board at Fort Knox, KY. He is a motor sergeant with the 37th Armor. His wife, Betty, is with him in Germany. Stanley L. Mead TECEIRA, Azores -- First Lieutenant Stanley L. Mead, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Mead of 4840 Hicks Highway, Olivet, Mich., has arrived for duty here at Lajes Field. Lieutenant Mead, a mechanical engineer, was previously assigned at Pease Air Force Base, N.H. The lieutenant’s wife, Lynn, is the daughter of Leonard W. Joppie of 228 Lentz St., Nashville, Mich. Lieutenant Mead is a 1972 graduate of Olivet Com­ munity High School. He received a bachelor’s degree in 1976 from Michigan Technical University at Houghton, and was com­ missioned through the Air Force ROTC program. He earned a master’s degree in 1977 from the Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Women’s softball Maple Valley Women’s Softball Association started their season Tuesday, June 10. Here are the results: Ewing’s, 30; Family 2. Leach’s Logging, 11; Steak House, 9. Dan’s Fillies, 15; Trumble’s, 14. Furlong’s Variety, 19; Johnnie’s Pit Stop, 0. Thursday night: South End, 15; Baptist Team, 8. McDonald’s By. Vermontville Girl Scouts still collecting glass! The Vermontville Girl Scouts are still collecting glass. Leaders report that there has been some misunderstanding and some folks have thought the project had been discon­ tinued. Just drop your glass off at the shanty as before and the scouts will be glad to take care of it for you. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Wednesday. June 18-8 p.m. 4-H Hog Judging at Buddy Day farm, 2225 Osborn, Olivet June 18-28 - 4-H Exploration Days, Michigan State University, East Lansing Saturday, June 21 - Bike Hike to Cornwell's Turkey Farm, meet near front of the Charlotte Plaza parking lot at 10 a.m. Open to Eaton County families June 20-26 - 4-H Interstate Exchange Trip, hosting Adams County, Pennsylvania Tuesday, June 24-7 p.m. “How to Buy Energy Efficient Home Equipment” (understanding new energy labels on stoves, refrigerators, etc.), Extension Office, 126 N. Bost­ wick, Charlotte. Free and open to all. Tuesday, June 24-8 p.m. “How to Preserve Food at Home: Canning, Freezing, Etc.”, Extension Office, 126 N. Bost­ wick, Charlotte. Free and open to all. Wednesday, June 25 - 6:30 p.m. 4-H Sheep Fitting, Showing and Judging Clinic, Dennis Dingman farm, 6343 S. Ionia, Bellevue Friday, June 27 - State 4-H Broiler Contest, MSU East Lansing Friday, June 27 - 8 p.m. 4-H Meat Judging Practice and Meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte June 27-29 - State 4-H Trail Ride, Grayling Wednesday, July 2- 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. 8:30 a.m. Training. Saturday, July 5-10 a.m.-4 p.m. Michigan Swine Field Day, Livestock Pavilion, MSU Monday, July 7-8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds July 8-9 - MMPA 4-H Milk Marketing Tour, Detroit Wednesday, July 9-9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte Wednesday, July 9-6:30 p.m. 4-H Hog Fitting, Showing and Judging Clinic, Leon Murphy’s farm, 5612 Baseline, Olivet Saturday, July 12- 9 a.m. Fair Cleanup Day, Charlotte Fairgrounds July 20-26 - EATON COUNTY 4-H FAIR Obituaries Leana Marie Burd NASHVILLE — Leana Marie Burd, one day old daughter of Allan and Myrna (Sixberry) Burd of 337 N. Main Street, died Friday, June 13, 1980, at Pennock Hospital. Leana is survived by her parents; paternal grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arden Burd; maternal grand­ father, Maynard Sixberry; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Richard (Marlene) Kenyon, all of Nashville. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 16 at Wilcox Cemetery. Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Jack F. Pember Russell B. Pember II of CORAL SPRINGS, Blythville Air Force Base, FLORIDA — Mr. Jack F. Arkansas; one daughter, Pember, 59, formerly of Mrs. R. Scott (Pamela) Detroit, died Tuesday, June Shipley of Bartletsville, 10,1980, at Coral Springs. He Oklahoma; and three was born in Nashville, his grandchildren. parents’ hometown. Funeral services were He was an auditor for the held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Ford Motor Company in June 13, from the Vogt Detroit and Florida. Funeral Home of Nashville. He was a veteran of the Rev. Leonard Putnam of­ Army Airforce, serving ficiated. Burial was in during W. W. II. Lakeview Cemetery, Nash­ He was a member of the ville. Palestine Lodge No. 357 F&AM of Detroit, the Redford Suburban League, and Livonia Redford Theatre BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ Group. 0129. Mr. Pember is survived by LOST: Two goats, six his wife, the former months old, weaned. If seen, Geraldine Howell; one son. call 726-0563, Vermontville. fFORMERLY PENNOCKS) CONCRETE BLOCKS, MORTAR, CEMENT, SAND, STONE, FILL DIRT, WINDOWS. ETC. “MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS” (517) 852-1900 725 S. Durkee St. (M-66)...Nashville, Mich �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, June 18, 1980 — Page 11 Local families host Pennsylvania 4-H’ers The Chuck Brand and Mike Barton families of the Maple Valley Beefers 4-H Club and the Henry Cowell family of the Maple Valley Riders 4-H, from Ver­ montville, are each hosting a Pennsylvania 4-H member as part of the 4-H interstate exchange trip. acquainted with Michigan and the Eaton County 4-H program. In 1979, forty Eaton County 4-H’ers spent a week with families in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Some of the planned ac­ tivities which the 4-H’ers will participate in during the week are the get-acquainted party, a trip to Greenfield Village and the Museum, tours of the new State Museum and Meijers Distribution Center, and a program at Abram’s Planetarium on the MSU campus. As part of the county program, forty-one Penn­ sylvania 4-H youth will arrive on Friday, June 20 and are spending the week with their host family. The annual exchange trip provides an opportunity for 4-H’ers to become Wolpe's mobile office will be in Nashville June 23 The Third Congressional District Mobile Service office is scheduled to be in Nashville, at Main and Maple streets from 11-11:30 Monday June, 23. A member of Congressman Wolpe’s staff will be in the Mobile Service office to address any questions or problems individuals may have regarding the federal government. Other stops that day in­ clude Assyria, M-66 and Tasker Rd. from 10-10:30; and at Quimby on M-79 from 11:45-12:15. This same schedule will be utilized on the fourth Mon­ day of each month. Vermontville Woman’s Club plans “Skip Day” Friday, June 20, is “Skip Day” for the Vermontville Woman’s Club. The group plans to lunch at Turkeyville and then travel to Marshall where they will tour the Honolulu House and other places of interest Members who plan to attend are asked to please notify Hildred Peabody by Thursday morning. The club will depart from die church corner at 10 a.rc. Friday. Birthday Club elects new officers Loretta Pixley has been elected president of the Mayo-Evans Birthday Club. Others serving with her are Grace Ritchie, vice president; Mary Linsley, secretary; and Vanessa Carpenter, treasurer. The club met June 12 for a Sunshine Party and noon luncheon at the Riverside Cafe. Fourteen members and one guest were present? The guest was Christine Davis of Tucson, Arizona who is the granddaughter of Mary Dyes. prreasnetnzts F their... ONLY 5 DAYS Left TRUCK REBATES IIU.! .I/ Uh end June 21st Nashville Council — continued from page 1 l-Iatt'teA’tat Alta tai Irish kill iiSsi .«’» Mffln UM bliliilMi ■••ZE'Kttfi af» i^ kriiMdl BUGS, BhtWt lf freta t^F ajkjifcW iS " rt i ri s?^ « f^5*^; f^5*^ r<b* Jiff Morawski. In other business Thur­ sday, the council: -Discussed costly new state regulations governing operation of sanitary land­ fills, which they said could force closing of Nashville’s dump by Sept. 1. Village officials considered various alternatives, including a dumpster collection unit system that might be operated as a joint venture with Castleton and Maple Grove Townships, who could face similar difficulties in their landfill operation -Appointed Don Williams to a 3-year term on the Nash­ ville Zoning Board of Ap­ peals. -Disclosed that contract bids on three phases of construction of Nashville’s proposed $4.8 million sewer project will be opened on July 2 at the Community Meeting Center (former waterworks bldg.) in Put­ nam Park. Bids on collec­ tions lines, lift stations, and treatment plant will be opened at 1-hour intervals starting at 1:30 p.m. A council decision on the bids is not expected until their regular July 10th meeting and are pending engineering and EPA approval. -Tabled for two weeks a request from the Riverside Recreational Development Corp, for permission to coqduct a street dance Sept. 20, in conjunction with the annual Harvest Festival. -Considered the feasibility of hiring an administrator to handle paperwork involved in Nashville’s sewer ex­ pansion project, which is to be more than 80 percent funded by state and federal grants. Vermontville Girl —cont. from page 1 Campbell of Charlotte. Kelly and her family have been members of N.C.H.A. since she was 2 years old and she has grown up in the program with both the youth and teens activities. N.C.H.A. is a famrtv camping organization iHi almost 300 chartered chapters in the state of Michigan. Past president Theda Gardner called the meeting to order. On a motion of Vanessa Carpenter, the club collected $10 to donate to the ambulance fund of the Bellevue Rescue Squad in memory of Cecil Dye. Door prizes were won by Loreen Loomis, Alta Linsley, and Loretta Pixley. The flower fund gift+was won by Vanessa Carpenter. Also, at the gathering, members revealed their secret pals and exchanged gifts. SALE ENDS JUNE 21st SAVE NOW! OFFER... (SIMPLE INTEREST) 2 FREE FINANCING AVAILABLE! Tiger Day Baseball ON THE FIRST 50 NEW CARS AND TRUCKS SOLD DURING OUR SALE! Tickets... to the first 20 buyers! EXAMPLES: Stock No. 5046 Stock No. 4993 1980 CHEVETTE SCOOTER 1980 CHEVY CITATION FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 0nly...$4395°° Only...$559400 (INCLUDING RUSTPROOFING) Stock No. 5055 Stock No. 5022 1980 CHEVY MONZA 2 + 2 1980 BUICK SKYLARK Only...$497800 Stock No. 5027 , 1980 BUICK CENTURY 4 DR. 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MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 PRICES EFFECTIVE MONDAY. JUNE 16 THRU SATURDAY. JUNE 21. 1980 CHEER DETERRENT 49 OZ WT l 'Mil 1 W COUPON AND $7 50 PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY JUNE 21 1980 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-06-25.pdf 7666b2891d11bd720b873977f34d3d39 PDF Text Text HASTINGSPUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S.CH UF.CH STREET BA TINGS g b58 «UUC pArf pAfo s. POSTAGf Ha a AAUh /go, 49058 ScP P' psrmtt no. r / Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 108. No. 4 — Wednesday, June 25. 1980 Hometown Day” is July 12 in Vermontville By Elaine Gilbert Dean and Joan Hansen are intermittently during the co-chairmen of the celebration too. Door prizes ""Anyone who has ever lived Hometown festivities. will be awarded to lucky in Vermontville surely won’t Events will be centered in winners as part of the fun. want to miss coming back to and around the village A potluck reunion dinner visit July 12. That’s the day, square of the quaint New will start at 1 p.m. on the the folks who live in the England-style community. north lawn of the village are planning a Opening ceremonies at 10:30 Congregational Church in reunion that will include a a.m. will feature Eaton the village. Those who join full day of activities. County Commissioner Edgar the meal are asked to bring a “The idea behind it is to Fleetham as the keynote meat dish to pass plus invite the people who have speaker. another dish and their own left Vermontville to come The planting of a tableservice. Beverages will back and spend the day with “bicentennial tree” will take be furnished. us and reminisce,” said place at 11. A lunch counter, sponsored Martha Zemke. A bronze plaque com­ by local Little League Hometown Day is the memorating the late Bridget Football representatives, village’s way to wrap up the Cunningham will be will be open for the con­ bicentennial decade, she presented to the Ver­ venience of those who wish to said. The first such event montville Fire Department purchase food during the was held in 1976 and then by the local historical day. again in ’78. society. The plaque pays Tours of the historical sites The Vermontville tribute to the Bridget Cun­ in the village should prove Historical Society has been ningham for her generous interesting to current instrumental in igniting the gift to the department. In her residents as well as former idea for the Hometown Day. will, she bequeathed her ones. The museum will be The entire community is property to the village. The open for viewing the relics behind the event, working to property was sold and the and treasures of the town’s make it a success, including funds used for the fire early history. A tour of the local businessmen, the department. historic opera house will be Vermontville Lions Club, the Arts and Crafts will be on the agenda as well as local Chamber of Com­ display e'd in the park tours of both the merce, the village council throughout the day. En­ Congregational and and others. tertainment will be featured Methodist churches.- Margaret Foote will narrate the 2-4 p.m. tours at the Congregational Church and Helen Todd will be speaking at the Methodist Church. A display of flowers by the local garden -club will be featured as a sidelight. An ice cream social, sponsored by the Eaton County Historical Com­ mission, will be held on the lawn of the Congregational Church. A waterball contest put on by the Vermontville Fire Department will be a fun spectator event at 5 p.m. A ball game also is being planned for Hometown Day. Children’s games are planned for 6 p.m. An interesting program at the Opera House" starts at 7:30 p.m. Storyteller Linda Aldrich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Aldrich, will be featured in the program. A member of a national storytelling organization, Linda will be spinning delightful stories as she -weaves the early beginnings of Vermontville into the tales. In case of inclement weather, provisions have been made to hold the Hometown Day event in­ doors, in the two churches. July 4th Sidewalk Sales planned by Nashville merchants Nashville merchants are the wrong date of the mer­ planning to stage sidewalk chant promotions. sales in conjunction with the Plans for the promotions Fourth of July weekend were discussed at a recent events that will take place in meeting of the Nashville the village. Chamber of Commerce. Due to a production error, Nashville will be hosting a a story in last week’s issue of .horseshoe meet during, the the Maple Valley News was 4th of July weekend, in incorrectly headlined with addition to special events at Sandyland Park where the Battle Creek and Woodland Eagles clubs have two days of fund raising activities planned. Some fifteen bands are already scheduled to play as part of the benefit. In addition, there will be a A sample of volcanic ash regular Sunday performance from Mount St. Helens and a of Grand Ole Opry stars. special edition of a newspaper from the state of Washington are on display at Putnam Public Library in Nashville. The newspaper, the Yakima Herald-Republic, is a .reprint of a souvenir Word was received in edition published May 19, the day after the volcano first Nashville last week of the erupted and layered the death June 16 of Mrs. Roma Washington state area with (Schultz) White, who resided in Nashville from the early ash. A sample of the volcanic 50’S until the mid 70’s. She died at the home of her ash shows the consistency of the gray debris to be sister, Mrs. Phyllis Medford granular^ rather than of Denver City, Texas, after powdery, and is quite heavy. a long bout with cancer. Mrs. White was a former The two interesting items have been loaned to the active member of the Nash­ library by Beth Phillips of ville Women’s Literary Club. Nashville. Beth received She was also a longtime them from" a co-worker, organist for her church, St. Velma Sanders of Charlotte, Cyril’s in Nashville, and who had visited her daughter, Lillian Belieu of Up, up, and away! Yakima, shortly after the first explosion. Beth had sent a copy of a newspaper carrying the May 13th Kalamazoo tornado story to Washington, and Lillian wanted to reciprocate A balloon launched in with a similar memento. The special edition Cicero, Illinois was found by Washington paper is filled members of the Hughes with photos, eyewitness family nine miles north of accounts, and scientific Nashville recently Tracy, Heather, and Hope observations. There are also several articles advising Hughes found the string of residents on health the balloon caught on the precautions and other stub of a corn stalk in back of measures to cope with the their home on Price Road. Attached to the string was tragedy. Volcanic ash from Mount St. Helen’s on display at Nashville Library Many campers are ex­ pected at Sandyland Park that weekend, as well as at Putnam Park where the horseshoe courts are located. The horseshoe tournament event is sponsored by the Wolverine Horse-Shoe Pit­ chers Association and about 150- participants and their families are expected from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Canada. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce plans to host an informal supper for hor­ seshoe contestants and their families at Putnam Park on the Saturday, evening of that v'oliday weekend. Former Nashville columnist dies in Texas taught music in her home on State Street. At one time, she also contributed a weekly column, “From Under My Wig,” to the.Maple Valley News when it was published by John and Amy Boughton. Mrs. White is survived, in addition to her sister, by a daughter Mrs. Ralph (Catherine) Carp of Seattle, Washington, and two grandsons, Elliott and Brett Carp. Nashville family finds balloon from llinois Librarian LaDuska Sheldon, left examines a special edition of the Yakima Herald-Republic and a sample of volcanic ash from Mount St. Helens which were loaned for display at Putnam Public Library by Beth Phillips (right) of Nashville. Beth is holding the glass jar containing the ash. (Map/e Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) the address of the person who had sent the balloon on its journey accross Lake Michigan. The balloon had been launched by Edward Como of2324South49th Ave., Cicero, Illinois. The Hughes planned to write to Edward to learn more information about the launch and about the boy. �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, June 25, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News A tragic occurrence at Woodland last Tuesday afternoon brought sadness to our village. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas (Wilma) De Camp of Nashville lost their 10year-old grandson, Dennis Heise, when the youngster became trapped and suf­ focated in a large bin of shelled corn on his uncle’s farm, adjacent to the farm of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arlen Heise of Martin Road. Mrs. Heise is the former Barbara De Camp and grew up in Nashville. With Dennis at the time of the accident was his cousin Mathew De Camp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. De Camp of Hastings. Both boys had reportedly climbed inside the bin, but Mathew was able to escape the “quicksand” action of the corn when it started moving. Arlen Heise and his brother, Charles, were milking cows in a nearby barn at the time. Some 50 firemen, law of­ ficials and neighbors frantically shoveled corn for nearly an hour in what proved to be a futile attempt to save Dennis. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Pennock Hospital.Services were held last Friday at Woodland United Methodist Church where Dennis was an active member. This fall, Dennis would have been a fifth grader at Woodland’s elementary school. In ad­ dition to his parents and maternal grandparents, Dennis is survived by a sister, Rebecca Sue, and his paternal grandfather, Carl Heise, who lives in Florida. The heart of this community goes out to the family in their loss. Bill Bitgood of Nashville underwent exploratory surgery at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids last Wed­ nesday, and at this writing, was expected to undergo additional surgery this week for removal of a kidney. Please take time to cheer Bill with a card or letter. The address is: 1840 Wealthy S.E., Grand Rapids, 49056. Bouquets of sweet Williams, bachelor buttons and peonies in shades of lavender, blue and rose, brightened the dining tables last week at the Nashville Senior Citizens’ Nutrition­ Site in the Masonic temple. The home-grown flowers were furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Downs of rural Nashville. Will Suntken returned home to Nashville last Wednesday after a 4-day confinement at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. He had been hospitalized to undergo various tests. Mrs. Sena French of Nash­ ville recently spent several days with her daughter, Mrs. Ellen Washington, at Dearborn Heights. While there, Mrs. French attended the high school graduation exercises of her grandson, John Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce (Doris) Randall of Nashville Nashville VFW 8260 ★ DANCE '★ SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Music by... “THE VELVET TONES” 9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. I Food in Kitchen Members & Guests JORDAN DIST. CO. — COUNTRY CORNERS Farm Market 2 miles N. of Nashville at M-66 & State Rd. 517-852-1945 OPEN 7 DAYS Monday thru Saturday 10 to 6 Sunday 10:30 to 3:30 Bakery * Cheese • Produce - Honey Lawn and Garden • Gifts were in Bangor last Sunday to visit their daughter and family, Jane and Donald Grier. Mr. and Mrs. Justin (Grace) Cooley of Nashville will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary at an open house, June 29, at the United Methodist Com­ munity House. Friends and relatives are invited to at­ tend the 2 to 5 p.m. event, which is being hosted by their children. Recent Sunday callers at the home of Mrs. Esther Buckley of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde (Merle) Steele of Stanton; Mrs. Ednah McConnell of Battle Creek; Mrs. Maxine Jankovich of Charlotte; and Steven Ayres of Battle Creek. 34-year-old rural A Bellevue man is paralyzed from chest down following a motorcycle accident on the outskirts ofNashville about 9 p.m. last Monday. Richard Page was thrown from his cycle when he apparently lost control of it on a curve and struck a traffic sign on M-79 at the western village limits. The Nashville am­ bulance squad transported Page to Pennock Hospital, then transferred him to Community in Battle Creek. When his cycle flipped end for end, Page was thrown into a roadside ditch. Ac­ cording to information received by ambulance personnel last week, the paralysis came about because of a bullet that has been lodged in Page’s spine since a gun mishap about two years ago. The impact Monday moved the bullet enough to. cause the paralysis, which is expected to be permanent. Page also sustained a broken arm and collarbone in the accident. Another cyclist was with Page at the time of the incident but was <not involved in the mishap. The Nashville ambulance was called out Wednesday night to a Women’s League softball game being played at Maple Valley High School. Mrs. Karen McCrimmon of Nashville was struck between the eyes with a ball as she was umpiring. The impact broke her nose and caused some visual problems. She was transported to Pennock Hospital for treatment. The Builders Class of the United Methodist Church will meet Wednesday, June By Susan Hinckley 25, at the home of Max and Lynn Kelley at Middle Lake, near Hastings, for a 7 p.m. potluck dinner. Harold Smith of Ypsilanti, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Edgar Smith of Nashville, recently attended the 1980 graduation exercises at Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. Harold is a December ’79 graduate of the school. Following the ceremony, he was a weekend guest of his parents. Johnny Dull and his daughter and -family, Betty and Forest Rogers and children Melanie and Michelle, of Nashville, were in Adrian recently to attend the high school graduation of Tran Bo Chau Phan, the foster son of William and Barbara (Dull) Ross. Also attending were Mrs. Gladys Dull and Mrs. Marjory Hill, both former local residents now of Daytona, Florida. Mrs. Johnny Dull was unable to attend due to her mother’s illness. Last week, Mrs. William Ross and children Tran, Brenda and Betsy, were house guests of her parents, Johnriy and Montiel Dull, from Wednesday through Sunday. William Ross joined his family on Friday and all enjoyed a fish fry, after Johnny and Tran returned from a successful fishing expedition on Thornapple Lake. Also present for the family gathering were Melanie and Michelle Rogers of Nashville. After their guests departed Sun­ day, Johnny and Montiel drove to Higgins Lake to open their cabin for the summer season. They returned home Monday. A film entitled “The Eldridge Cleaver Story” will be shown during 9:45 a.m. Sunday School hour at the Nashville Baptist Church, June 29. The movie tells of' Cleaver’s conversion to Christianity and his testimony about his former days as a member of the Black Panther organization. Youth Pastor Roger Claypool of the Nashville Baptist Church will deliver his farewell message during Sunday morning worship service at 11 a ,m., June 29, at the Nashville Baptist Church. Following regular evening worship service, a \ reception at the church will honor Claypool and his family, who will leave Nashville July 1st for their new home at Bristol, Virginia. Leo and Grace Marisch were in Lansing Saturday to attend the June 14th wedding of their son Garry to Tanya Howse of Holt at the Christ United Methodist Church. Also attending were the Marisch’s daughters, Cindy and Sharon, and the latter’s fiance Stephen Jury; and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (Twilla Marisch) Gibbons of Dowling. Three atlases were donated to Putnam Public Library last week by Mr. and Mrs. Ed (Edna) Smith of Nashville, and will be placed in the Antique Books room. The volumes are: Liberty’s Vicorious Conflict, a photographic history of the first World War, published in 1918; the U.N. War Atlas, showing fronts and conflict zones, etc., of World War II, published in 1942; and an 1890 People’s Atlas of the World. Mrs. Barbara Gagne of rural Vermontville hosted a party last Tuesday for a small birthday club that is comprised of several ladies who formerly worked together at the local school cafeteria. Present for the occasion to honor Mrs. Gagne’s birthday were Mrs. Barbara Mix, Mrs. Lois Gardner, Mrs. Margaret Swiger, and Mrs. Gloria Johncock, of Nashville, and Mrs. Virginia Furlong Cox, a former local resident now residing temporarily at Vermontville. Traditional birthday cake and refresh­ ments were served, and the ladies enjoyed catching up on visiting with Mrs. Cox, who recently returned to Michigan from Houston, Texas. She and her husband will stay here several months while he continues to recuperate from recent back surgery. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville was a recent 3-day house guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ted Super GARAGE SALE JUNE 27&2S ...9 am-6 pan 309 CENTER COURT FULLER HEIGHTS, NASHVILLE Shoes, new condition, size 8'/a-9 narrow width, low heels sport type; clothes, in­ fant to adult size; single bed frame; in­ fant dressing table & swing, milk can & etc. AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCHUNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Holy Day Masses Sunday School ..11 a.m.. Sun. A.M. Worship ..9:15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School.. .10:15 Morning Worship .11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN I. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday 203 N. State, Nashville celebrated at 7:30 p.m. North State, Nashville the evening before Youth Fellowship Sunday............... 6 p.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: AM Service............. 11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. PM Service............... 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m Wed. Service............ 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Youth...Roger Claypool MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mile East of M-66,5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School .. 10 a .m. Morning Service . 11 a.m. Evening Service .. 7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. PAUL L. BOGER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 South Main, Vermontville CHURCH OF THE HAZAREHE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Church School ... 10 a.m.Sunday: (Claudette) Myers of Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence (Bessie) Friddle of Lacey attended a June 7th graduation open house of their grandson Gary Friddle, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Friddle of rural Nashville. Last Wednesday, Mrs. Lawrence Friddle attended the Christian Women’s Club at St. Mary’s Lake near Battle Creek with Ellen and Dawn Bassett and Hazel Tobias. Friday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Friddle, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Friddle, Mr. and Mrs. David Friddle and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Goforth, all of rural Nash­ ville, enjoyed dinner at Cornwell Turkey Farm near Marshall. The occasion was in celebration of the first wedding anniversary of the David Friddles and the June 14th birthday of Paul Friddle, as well as Father’s Day. Sunday callers at the Lawrence Friddle home in honor of Father’s Day were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Friddle, sons Gary and Paul Lee, friend Miss Peggy Lewis, and Mr. and Mrs. David Friddle, all of rural Nash­ ville. A Saturday caller on Lawrence Friddle was his son Merrill Friddle of Sturgis. Mrs. Lawrence Friddle was in Hastings Saturday for the appearance at' Burger Chef of race driver Gordon Johncock, a Barry County native whom she has known for nearly twenty years. Mrs. Friddle also called on Gordon’s mother, Mrs. Francis Johncock of Hastings, who has been confined at home due to illness. A recent house guest of Mrs. Gale (Alice) Keihl of Nashville was Mrs. Robert Boch of Ann Arbor. PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Church Worship.. 11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m.Morning Worship . 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship.......... 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Fellowship Time After Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening Worship. Worship..................... 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. REV. DAVE FLEMING Rev. Richard .Wadsworth PASTOR RANDY RPED TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UHITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service... 11a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, June 25, 1980 — Page 3 S&» tS&»! Ss&w» tsw ,K,?$ ,?$ W &}s> 5!» ■S kM ?wN 7: ‘Mfiytyt I*<w jI«v<w < *w*%' * ^fchs* fchs i*iwnwn J* 1 i*i«ti^ In the recent 10,000-meter (6.2 mile) run held in conjunction with Battle Creek’s 1980 Cereal Festival, Pastor Don Roscoe of Nashville finished 38th overall, among 303 finishers, with a time of 38: 18. He placed 11th in his age group. Also competing in the race was Gary Hamilton of Nashville, who finished 46th overall with a time of 39: 18. Quite remarkable, considering that it was Gary’s first race. Another finish of interest to local readers will be that of Larry Hawblitz, who placed 4th in his age group with a time of 38:27. He is a Nashville native, now of Battle Creek, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of this village. Pastor Don Roscoe, Gary Hamilton and several other local runners will compete next in the 10,000-meter run set for June 28 at Bellevue, during that town’s Klown Daze- celebration. On the Fourth of July, there will also be several Nashville area runners participating in a 10,000-meter run at Middleville, and Pastor Roscoe and others also expect to enter> the upcoming 10-mile Lung-A-Thon from Hastings to Middleville. On the same note, Pastor Roscoe reminds local runners of Nashville’s Sept. 20th Harvest Run (10,000 meter) which he will co-chair with Tom Oleson in conjunction with our annual Harvest Festival. More details will be furnished as time for the race nears. In recent play of the East • * « Wbeu ** ^Ktutirj, ** MiBmtJ **• Efetimi^l5;| ? ? wk ti® u । ( k Mm's aftK s Fnitis JtaH M Mb, rfiiiiR nl met i ioo 11 ik jess 4 recaf baspsi Ma Gak (Afice)Mi i .Wnslfow! s Hiihi Mr. b B PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drdinage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-4691 ST. 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Division (Nashville area) of a local church softball league, Heritage Hills No. 2 team United topped Methodist 19-10; Nashville Nazarene overwhelmed Ainger Bible, 48-8; Vermontville Bible outscored United Methodist 9-2; Baptist Youth topped Heritage Hills No. 2 team, 11­ 7; and Baptist Oldtimers beat Heritage Hills No. 1 team, 12-4. Mrs. Edna McConnell, a former village resident now of Battle Creek, was a recent 10-day visitor of her sister, Mrs. Viola Beystrum of Nashville. During her stay, the two ladies called on Mrs. Bertha Becker, who is confined to the Barry County Medical Care Facility while recovering from a fractured hip. Mrs. Margaret Sackett of Nashville was in Lansing last week to attend the graduation exercises of her grandson Stephen Wonnacott from Eastern High School. Accompanying Mrs. Sackett were her son, Harry Fowler, and Palmer Carson, both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nash­ ville attended a Saturday evening graduation open house-in honor of Ann Cheeseman, held at the home of her parents, the John Cheesemans of rural Lacey. Father’s Day dinner guests at the Reid home were Darrel and Karen Reid and sons of Kalamo. Sunday afternoon callers at the Reid home were Dave and An­ netta Tredinnick and children of Hastings; Arden and Sue Reid and family, and Vaughn and Mona Reid and daughter, all of Nash­ ville. Several members of the Nashville Senior Citizens’ Nutrition Site attended the annual election of officers for the Community Action Center held at the CAC Building in Hastings last Tuesday evening. Present from here were Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Feme) Green; Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis; Clifford Brooks; and Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Marguerite) Ackett. Mrs. Timothy (Alice) Boucher of Nashville was in Monroe for three days last week to attend the annual Michigan Museum Association meeting held at the Holiday Inn. Other representatives to the conference from this area were Frank Walsh, director of Charlton Park and Museum; his assistant, Mary Ann Karmes; and Mrs. Jack (Esther) Walton, all of Hastings. James and Lori Sheldon of Ludington and her father, Candido Montoya of Albuquerque, New Mexico, were recent weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nate (La Duska) Sheldon of Nashville. Sunday, all attended a family birthday party at the home of Paula and Gary Kimble at Morrison Lake. Honored guests were cousins of Scot Casterline and Julie Michele Murphy, who both observed their birthday on June 15. Also present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Howard (Natalie) Casterline and family of Assyria, and Mark and Julie (Sheldon) Edger of Hastings. Bryan Halsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Halsey of rural Vermontville, was home for a few days last week, on a brief vacation from his position on the staff at Pensacola Christian College at Pensacola, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Knutson of Crete, Illinois, were recent Sunday visitors at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Gunda Pennock of Nashville. The Knutsons and Mrs. Pennock were dinner guests of the latter’s daughter Alice and family, the Tim Bouchers, of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville were in Bristol, Indiana, last Tuesday to visit her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ken­ dall Guy. Monday, the Shulls called on Mrs. Bill (Grace) Tarbet of Hastings. Village Clerk Suzy Cork­ well was caught totally off guard when over 30 friends and relatives shouted. “Surprise” on her June 15th birthday. In fact, Suzy was so stunned she reported seeing stars for a moment. The event was arranged by her mother, Mrs Gloria Johncock, and staged at the home of Don and Vivian Conner of Nashville. Several weeks of planning for the party were a well-kept secret. Saturday evening, Suzy’s husband, Larry, told her that he was taking her out to dinner at Hastings in honor of her birthday, .but en route he managed to stop by the Connor home on a ruse. Unsuspecting, Suzy entered the door of the Conner’s family room to be greeted by the shout of her friends who had been hiding inside. Cars of the party-goers had been parked at the nearby Baptist Church lot to avert suspicion. A carry-in dinner featuring an Italian menu and other goodies was featured. Since many of the attendants are members of the Monday Night Special bluegrass and gospel group, an evening of music followed. Present in addition to the Connors and their daughter Amanda were: Lowell and Joan McMillon and daughter, Kim; Steve and Joan Knight; Pastor and Mrs. Roger Claypool; “Mo” and Debby Morawski; Cathy and Rick Vessecchia; Paid and Jan Cooper and son Lloyd; Petie Latta; Larry Eberly; Kyle Christopher; Phil Densmore; Gloria Johncock and son Doug; all of Nashville; Dick and Shire Johncock of Hastings; Jennifer and Brandi Thorn­ ton of Assyria; Sharon Beach of Sunfield; Laurine Thompson of Battle Creek, who baked the birthday cake, and, of course, Suzy and Larry Corkwell and daughters, Lisa and Becky Sue. Sunday, Mrs*. Gloria Johncock entertained at a family dinner in honor of Suzy’s birthday. Present in addition to son Doug of Nashville and the Larry Corkwell family were: Dick and Shire Johncock and sons, Chad and Jason, of Hastings and Tom and Janet Thornton and daughters, Jennifer and Brandi, of Assyria. Presenting a delightful vocal selection at the Nash­ ville Baptist Church in honor of Father’s Day, June 15, were three little local ladies: Becky Sue and Lisa Corkwell and Barbara Claypool. The trio was accompanied by Youth Pastor Roger Claypool on the guitar and Larry Corkwell on the mandolin. A ladies’ weight loss group, dubbing themselves “God’s No-Munch Bunch”, was formed recently at the Nashville Baptist Church. The organization promotes weight loss through diet and exercise and holds a weekly weigh-in meeting at 6:45 p.m. every Monday at the church. A winner is named each week at the clinic, and taking top honors last week with a weight loss of 6 lbs. was Mrs. Janice Mason of Nashville. The organization will also award a monthly title to the top “loser” at the end of June. Debbie Leighter of Williamston was a Saturday, June 14, visitor at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nash­ ville. After a shopping ex­ cursion in Nashville, the two Open house for Cooleys An open house in honor of the 30th wedding an­ niversary for Justin and Grace (Porter) Cooley of 512 N. Main of Nashville will be hosted by their children: Debra Cooley, James Cooley, and Gale Cooley, all of Nashville. The reception will be held at the Nashville United Methodist Church in the Community House on Sunday, June 29, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. All relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. No gifts please. called on Debbie’s father, Charles McVey, of rural Nashville and on her mother and step-father, Doris and Cleo Jacobs of Algonquin Lake. Later, the two called on Debbie’s sister and her husband, Virginia and Chris Potter of rural Hastings. 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MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan Eaton Rapids, Michigan Olivet, Michigan �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, June 25, 1980 — Page 4 Early Nashville's existence tied to the railroad put on rolling stock and later reported the News in April leased to Michigan Central.” 1879. “One of them consisted Nashville’s growth really of the record number of 48 began with the advent of the loaded cars, drawn by one railroad. Lumber, livestock, locomotive.” The following September, grain, produce and other goods comprised much of the when MCRR signed wood early freight, not to mention contracts with local farmers, Nashville’s annual sweet they offered $1.90 per cord harvest. In 1881 alone, Nash­ for wood delivered at the ville shipped by rail a total of depot and $1.80 for wood 145,476 pounds of maple delivered east of the station, sugar, more than any other x White the advent of trains in Nashville greatly ex­ Michigan town. Transportation via “iron panded the village* it also horse” brought another boon served to broaden horizons to area farmers, since for local residents. The engines burned wood and railroad promoted travel. For the weekend of Oc­ Cars were heated by tober 1, 1879, MCRR offered woodburning stoves. “The railroad car came an excursion from Nashville^ through on Monday, as to Chicago for the round-trip announced, and gladdened fare of only $4.50. The following fall, the rail the hearts of farmers to the tune of nearly $10,000,” line advertised trips of observed the News in mid- another sort: “The MCRR is March 1877, “the same being selling tickets for half price payment for the year’s to your choice of the land supply of railroad wood cut grant areas in Iowa, Kansas, and delivered during the Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska and Arkansas.” winter.” By the late 1890’s, MCRR After GRVRR sold to MCRR, the railroad enjoyed was offering seasonal travel a tremendous volume of incentives, such as special freight business, frequently low rates for hunters to “all running extra trains to points of Michigan.” In addition to freight and handle it all. “Three freights passed passenger traffic, a primary through Nashville Monday,” cargo on the railway was the U.S. mail. From the time the first GRVRR line from Grand Rapids to Jackson was completed through Nashville, the local mail was carried by rail. HOUSES — BARNS — ROOFS When that operation was Commercial, Residential and Industrial finally phased out and transferred exclusively to SPRAY, BRUSH & ROLL PAINTING trucks in 1956, News editor publisher Don Hinderliter Up to 5-Year GUARANTEE lamented the end of an era in his weekly Backstreet Barometer column: Nashville "Today’s Beeliner (a 48passenger diesel railroad car introduced here in 1952), operated by the New York Central between Grand Rapids and Jackson, is a far cry from the trains the GRVRR and Michigan Central used to run through Nashville. Fifty to seventyfive years ago there were as many as four trains each way daily, and they were loaded. Nashville residents planning to spend Sunday at Thornapple Lake would go by train; anyone making a business trip to Battle Creek would be likely to go by train, even though it meant transferring at Charlotte or Jackson. "Trains were the life blood of .Nashville ... Oldtimers ^•5Gallon 5 aon aq remember the depot as a principal center of activity. Every - train brought something of interest. Drummers arrived with their sample cases, which were hauled by dray to the stores . of their local customers, and then back to the station in time for an afternoon train out of town. Traveling theatrical troupes 219 SOUTH STATE STREET traveled by train, often with NASHVILLE, MICH. 49073 Ph. 852-0882 several dray loads of props •‘Conductors on the Michigan Central now are required to wear suits of navy blue,” noted the Nash­ ville News in a June 1875 report. The item was newsworthy in a community whose very existence was tied to the railroad. The village had, in fact, been named for a railroad man. Garaudus Nash, chief engineer of the Grand River Valley Railroad, promised in 1865 to survey the village in return of the honor. However, due to conflicting interests, only one side of the bargain was kept. But a decision early that summer to build GRVRR lines through this section had a positive effect on the fledgling settlement. Real estate values began to jump, and by the time the first train of cars arrived in Nashville on December 29, 1868, 'the village boasted several hundred inhabitants. “The GRVRR company was made up largely of people living along the line between Jackson and Grand Rapids,” wrote the late William N. De Vine of Nash­ ville in a 1922 News item. “Soon after the road was built, it was mortgaged to ACE Painting & Decorating (517) 852-1508 ROOFING SALE Number 1 Stock • eal Tabs 0-lb. Rolls 92721 $1249 $1107 -. os I 15-lb. Felt $907 $1039 COATING... Il6’ HOMETOWN LUMBER YARD A brick depot built in 1904 (now VFW Hall) was the center of community activity in Nashville. As many as four trains stopped daily, and each brought something of interest. Passenger trains broadened horizons for local residents. Visitors found accommodations convenient to depot: Commercial Hotel (white 2-story at left), Taylor's Livery (out of view aHeft); and Wolcott House and Scheldt's Livery on Main, a block from Railroad Street. A 1906 water tower dominates scene of Michigan Central's early depot, later freight station, in Nashville. The first train rolled into town in 1869 on lines built by Grand River Valley RR. Soon it became Michigan Central; later, New York Central. In its heyday, the Nashville station employed a ticket agent, a baggage­ man and freight agent, and two telegraph operators. Trains were the lifeblood of Nashville; a dual blessing for farmers who sold wood to power the steam locomotives. (Photos loaned, courtesy Mr. & Mrs. Lorin Garlinger) and scenery ... Those were lush days for the railroads. “The local station handled more freight in a week than it has in the last year. Only competition was the horse, and no one dreamed that there would come a time when truck lines would take over the bulk of the business.” Certainly least likely to be dreaming of such an event were 1902 News readers, who learned in October of a new railroad acqusition. “The Grand Rapids division of MCRR is getting real swell,” observed the News. “Wednesday a magnificent new coach, which cost $10,000, was added to the equipment. The car, scheduled to leave Grand Rapids at noon, would pass through Nashville at 1:13 and again on the return trip at 8:44 p.m. “The car is' vestibuled, finished throughout in mahagony with blue plus upholstery, carries double the usual number of gas tanks, can be brilliantly illuminated, and its kitchen is of extra size and con­ venience,” noted noted the reporter. “Twelve people can be served at once in the cafe.” Two years later, MCRR issued an order forbidding the transportation of passengers on all freight trains in this division. “Some aristocrat kicked because he wasn’t landed right at the station,” com­ mented the News, in an­ nouncing the new restriction. In July 1903, the News carried a very important announcement from MCRR. suggestion of the Nashville They would build a new News and convert a little plot depot in nashville, a trim of village - owned land north new building of brick to of the depot into a public replace the “present un­ park. sightly old frame station.” “William Woodard, street By October 1904, con­ commissioner, already has struction was practically set out trees there and is completed on the 30 x 60 ft. preparing flower beds,” building of white pressed observed the News. “Plans brick, with a waiting room include a fountain and beautifully finished in cement walks, and when polished Georgia pine. The complete the spot will be a following spring, the village place of beauty instead of an council decided to follow a Continued next page— Great Savings on.. New 1979 MERCURY 4 h.p. ENGINES • • • • Lightweight Portability Fingertip Controls Easy Shifting Runs Silently Reg. Price *575 SPECIAL EPCRIIACLE *c4n 25r THEY LAST I Wheeler Marine M-66 South of NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9609 HOURS: 9 to 7 Daily • Closed Sundays �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. June 25. 1980 — Page 5 Memories of the past, ““MWiildtaiifciini! hopefMirafelHi sold wood It pw tii tastaitwfqlHIhln^ taMOffl. flU i ON ilk i trim jf trick to pseot v «station." Iffl, tttpractically ■Mil te pressed itiij row eyesore.” In February 1906, MCRR broke ground near the depot to build a new and much larger water tank than the 1875 predecessor. In an oldtime remembrance written by local native Leo Herrick, then of Detroit, and published in 1961 in the Nashville News, the author comments on the appearance of the depot and well-kept grounds with which Nashville was blessed and allowed that it might be attributed to the fact that local hardware merchant C. L. Glasgow was also Com­ missioner of Railroads for the State of Michigan. (Actually, Glasgow, a for­ mer state senator, was not appointed Commissioner until 1907, some three years after the depot was built but he may have had some control over its upkeep. He held the railroad post until the office was abolished in 1919). In his account, Herrick provides a vivid description of early rail travel. “The passenger trains in those days were comprised en­ tirely of wooden cars with open platforms on each end. Passengers were not allowed to pass from one car to another while the train was in motion. Even the con­ ductor had to hang on to his cap, and when the wind was blowing just right he might get sprayed with smoke and cinders down the neck. Occasionally someone had a ticket, but usually the fare was paid on the train. At many of the local stops there were no agents to purchase tickets from, anyway. The fare was exactly two cents a mile, and no tax of any kind added on, sipWiir JilBUlWli ddjt'tndto tHietylftii put "HuHni fflmEBE.il setmil®tai pnpiiiijtaS tab.'s' inert11*1 Many Wedding Plans to choose from... Starting at ’ISO00 For (48) 4x5 and (1) 8x10 COLOR and ALBUM Ph. 374-7337 continued either. So, anyone could very easily determine just what his fare would be by knowing the exact miles between the stations. Morgan, Thon nappie Lake and Quimby were all local stops.” Herrick recalled the crowded trains that carried Nashville folks to special doings at the lake or to the Barry County Fair at Hastings. Farm families would flock to town, leave horses and rigs at a local livery stable, and board the train. “If the railroad had a forewarning of extra passengers on a certain day, they would add extra cars to take care of the overflow crowd,” he'noted. Of course, trains carried folks into Nashville as welll as out, and in some cases lack of fare changed their destination as the News reported in a Sept. 1881 in­cident: “A family of seven from Richland County, Ohio, were put off the train on Wednesday because they had no money to pay their way further. Village President (Elihu) Chipman authorized the Marshal to pay their fares to Grand Rapids at the township’s expense, and generous aid in money and eatables was extended by several citizens. The man was evidently a bummer, but the woman was in every way worthy of aid.” Family planning clinic planned Information, counseling, supplies, pap smears, pregnancy, testing, infertility counseling and referral offered at the BarryEaton District Health Department Family Plan­ ning Program. Evening clinics by appointment on June 10and24. Call in or stop in each Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 220 W. Court Street. Phone 945-9516. No charge. Teens welcome, parental permission not required. (6-24) Phone 945-9554 for ACTION ADS For all your Insurance Needs See the ...ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Stan Trumble Mary Trumble Four area residents graduate from Argubrights Four __ area residents recently graduated from Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. Among those participating in commencement exercises at the college were: Julie DeCamp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeCamp; Cindy Elliston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Elliston; Trudy Lienau, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garth' Slocum; and Debbie Sutfin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sutfin. All four students were 1979 graduates of Maple Valley High School. Miss DeCamp received a Secretarial diploma from the college. While a student at Argubright, Miss DeCamp was named to the Dean’s List, received a Michigan Business Schools Scholar­ ship and worked part-time at Naum’s Catalog Showroom in Battle Creek. Upon graduation, she will be working full-time at Naum’s as Department Head of Cameras and Housewares. Miss Elliston, who earned a dual diploma in Executive and Legal Secretarial, was the recipient of a Michigan Business Schools Scholar­ ship to attend Argubright Business College. While a student, Miss Elliston participated in the National Secretaries’ Day celebration as a model, was named to the Dean’s List, and has worked part-time at the office of Doctors Stephenson and Power in Battle Creek. Miss Lienau, also earning a dual diploma in Executive and Legal Secretarial, was elected to the college Student Council Board, and served as President of the Student Body at Argubright. She also modeled at the Fall Term Student Council Fashion Show and the National Secretaries’ Day celebration. Miss Lienau has worked as secretary to the Admissions Director while a student at Argubright Business College. Miss Sutfin, graduating from the Medical Secretarial program, was awarded both the Michigan Business Schools Scholarship and a Vomberg Scholarship to attend Argubright Business College. In addition to being named to the Dean’s List, chosen to model at the Fall Term Fashion Show and National Secretaries’ Day Celebration, Miss Sutfin worked part-time at Naum’s Catalog Showroom and as secretary at" the Calhoun county Juvenille Court She is currently employed full­ time at the office of Dr. Edward Klopp in Battle Creek. Nashville summer ball league standings Teresa Jones Norma Viele Trumble Agency vluto-Owners Insurance UfeHomeCarBusiness 178S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 PeWee Girl’s: 2 wins, Village Inn Cafe, coached by David Hawkins. PeWee Boy’s: 3 wins, Reids T-J Farm, coached by Ken Mead. Little League Girl’s: 3 wins, Simon Pharmacy, coached by Delores Knoll and Nancy Johncock. Little League Boy’s: 3 wins, Hecker Agency, coached by Larry Lenz. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads! Four Maple Valley residents were among Ihe Spring Term graduates at Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. They are (from left) Julie DeCamp, Debbie Sutfin, Trudy Lienau, and Cindy Elliston. Joy Redman graduates from M.S.U. with honors Joy Jarvie Redmond graduated from Michigan State University with Honors June 7. Earlier this year, she was named the Outstanding Student of the Year by the Poultry Science Department at the Agriculture Banquet. Joy earned a Bachelor of Science Degree with a dual major in Poultry Science and Dairy Science. She has been accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University, which is a fouryear program resulting in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree. Joy, a 1976 Maple Valley graduate, is the daughter of Elmer and Junia Jarvie of Nashville and is married to Tim Redmond. HUGE Lawn Mower SALE Liquidating ALL SENTRY MTD Mowers in stock 18” Cut Mower* iAO95 Was s 129.95 Now XU V 22” Cut Mower Was 5146.50 n.w$12495 22” Cut (SELF- ^0W $lX|EUCv195 Was ’199.95 Propelled) 20”Cut( eor NOW... Bagger) $4Xw“95 Was s231.49 Sale ends when mowers are gone! Nashville Hardware 105 N. Main St., Nashville— Phone 852-0713 �The Mople Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday. June 25. 1980 — Page 6 Vermontville dance group takes honors in Diamondale talent show “Two Plus Two,” a disco jazz dance group from Vermontville, received fourth place honors and a $25 prize when they performed in the Dimondale Lions Homecoming Talent Show recently. The dancing foursome, taught by Barb Franks, is comprised of Dave Tuckey, Lisa Franks, Stephanie Whitmore, and Matt Brown. The youngsters also captured a second place win during Vermontville’s Syrup Festival last April. That’s where they were spotted by a representative from the Dimondale organization who invited the group to perform in its talent show. Dave is the 12-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. David Tuckey. He has been taking dance instruction for just over a year. Lisa, 12, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Franks and has been dancing for seven years. Stephanie, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Whitmore, has received dancing lessons for four and one-half years. Matt, son of Mr. and Mrs.Doug Brown, is 10 and is starting his third season in dancing. All of the youngsters at­ tended Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville during the past school year. Matt, Stephanie, and Lisa also tap dance and Dave plans to learn too. For both the Vermontville and Dimondale shows, the “Two Plus Two” group performed a disco jazz number to the tune of “In the Navy.” Two other groups of local children from Barb Franks’ Nashville Scouts return from Scout Fest '80 In the true tradition-of the mail carriers, scouts from Troop No. 177 braved the rain storms of June 6 and 7 and headed for Scout Fest ‘80 in Grand Rapids. There, in full uniform, they demonstrated maple syruping. Using the knowledge they learned while collecting this spring and handing out over 2,000 samples they explained the use of equipment used to tap, collect and process syrup. A cross section of a maple tree was used set up and Death is one^ of the most important events each of us will experience and it war­ rants preparation thru education. Fear can be replaced with wholesome acceptance. Death education is the responsibility of parents, teachers, religious counselors, funeral directors, social workers, nurses and physicians. FUNERAL DIRECTORS Dance School in Ver­ montville traveled to Dimondale for the June 19 talent show. They were the “Sugar and Spice” with dancers Kandy Kane, Kari Kraai, Heather. Brown, Lisa Wahl, and Kellie Graham; and “The Three Upstarts” with Danny Franks, Matt Brown, and Derek Brown. Four winning acts received recognition in the 30-act talent show in i Dimondale. /VoqtFUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 tapped to show the actual flow of sap. An evaporator was used to show the processing of the sap into syrup. The colorful display had murals of the history of collecting from the time of the Indians to Modern day. Facts on hours worked, sap collected and syrup produced were listed and pictures and personal histories of the men whose labors produce the syrup were displayed. The display also contained snap shots of Scouts and parents collec­ ting, articles and pictures of the Scouts from the Reminder and the Maple Valley News. While there the boys also participated in games, crossed rope bridge, climbed and swung from towers, sampled dutch oven cooking and edible wild foods, signed up for outings and made things. They all came home with full stomachs, pockets and minds. (Maple Valley News photo by Elaine Gilbert) Landowners can lease land to state for hunting The Department of Natural Resources has completed the third year of the Public Access Stamp Program. This program authorizes the DNR to lease private lands for hunters use. According to Allen Krizek, County Extension Director, there are 2,136 acres in the public access program in Eaton County and 120,000 acres state wide. The DNR hopes to increase the state wide acreage to 200,000. The leasing rate for 1980 has been raised from $2.50 to $4.00 per acre. The leases are for three years, covering the period from September 15 to March 1 of each year. Lease payments are made during March of each year. Applications to enroll in the Public Access Stamp Program are available at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N, Bostwick St?, Charlotte,, 48813, telephone (517) 543­ 2310. NASHVILLE NEWS cont.Michael (Marsha) Ainslie and children, local, and Mr. and Mrs. Gary (Marlene) Foote and son of near Flint. It looks as though a community Christian school will soon be a reality in Nashville. Through a combined effort of local 4th Annual M.V. Softball Association SLO-PITCH Tournament July 18,19 and 20 MEN and WOMEN CLASS "B" & BELOW — LIMIT ... FIRST 50 TEAMS — ENTRY FEE: *70.00 4- 2 BALLS — MEN *60.00 -J- 2 BALLS — WOMEN • • • • Disco Jazz Dancers from Vermontville, known as the "Two Plus Two," are winning honors for their performances. They are, left, Dave Tuckey and Lisa Franks, and dancing partners Stephanie Whitmore and Matt Brown. Barb Franks is their instructor, and she also made their costumes. TROPHY FOR EACH DIVISION WINNER SPONSOR TROPHIES FOR 1 ST, 2ND and 3RD FIRST & SECOND PLACE INDIVIDUAL TROPHIES M.V.P. AWARD FOR CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Entry Deadline... JULY 11 Contact: Ed Goris (517) 852-1996 or Frank Walker (616) 968-4927 Protestant churches, classes may begin this fall in the educational wing of the Nagarene Church on Fuller Street. The concept was recently approved by that church board, reports Rev. Richard Wadsworth, and local ministers will now proceed with the next step in forming the school. They are aiming at a September opening. Former local Nazarene minister Rev. James Sherman is expected to serve as principal. The Nazarene’s Indian Lake Camp near Vicksburg will host a Church Camp Meeting from Sunday, June 13, through Sunday, June 20. There will be no Sunday evening service at the local Nazarene Church during that time, but morning worship service will be conducted as usual. From June 21 through 25, the facility at Indian Lake will serve as a Boys’ Camp; and from June 28 through July 1, it will host a Girls’ Camp. Additional details may be obtained by calling Rev. Richard Wadsworth. Rev. Edna Froats of Muskegon will be at the local Assembly of God on Sunday, June 29, to speak on the topic of women’s ministery in the church. Rev. Froats is a recently retired minister for the Assembly of God. Her message here concludes the Rally Month program conducted at the local church during June. Turn ‘unwanted’, unused unneeded items into CASH Phone 945-9554 — CALL TODAY — Just Arrived... Nurses’ & Waitresses’ WHITE OXFORDS ribbed sole - cushioned wedge in sole POPULAR SHOE I Terrific Price, Just $799 1 PAIR Now in the Shoe Department at... d Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 ft*' fcM-S Hit) fcfctaf MW Wfc* ■ Mi-) M# M1 tali M Mi* iSmcjm Ht - M# Qi MNjI *Hr. M*jl W ***1*1 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. June 25. 1980 — Page 7 CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to our relatives, friends, and neighbors for their thoughtfulness at the loss of our grandson, Dennis Carl Heise. proximately half of For the memorials, food, A real Gypsy Adventure Michigan’s 50 agricultural flowers, and cards, and for awaits 103 Girl Scouts from other acts of kindness shown Area No. 7. Girls from crops. “I hope folks will to our family. Vermontville, Bellevue, Your kindness will be Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, recognize what a handy reference this booklet can be remembered always.. Douglas & Wilma DeCamp Olivet, and Potterville will both for those who would like and Family gather daily for a week to to pick their own fruits and hold Day Camp in July at vegetables,” explained Camp Francis in Charlotte. Action-Ads Allen. With a “GYPSY” theme Senator Allen encourages WATER HEATERS FOR this time, girls will be anyone who wishes to obtain SALE: Gas or electric. wearing jewerly, bandanas, a copy of the “Country Nashville Hardware, phone bright colored dresses, Carousel” directory, to call 852-0713. (tfn) dancing to the tambourines, his State Capitol office at eating out of pots from the (517) 373-2420, or write him, OPEN HOUSE: June 29, in campfire and sleeping in a in care of State Capitol, P.O. honor of the 85th birthday of caravan of tents! Box 30036, Lansing, Charles C. Higdon, from 2-5 A record 26 girls from Michigan 48909. p.m. at 324 W. Lawrence,, Vermontville are signed up Charlotte. No gifts please. to attend camp this time. Car pools will be formed each MOTOR HOMES AND day to get the girls to and CAMPERS FOR RENT: from camp. Parents will be Year around. Call Rent-Alls, called to take a turn at tips to make these activities 945-9101, Hastings. (6-25) driving. The park will be the safe and enjoyable, for GARAGE SALE: 820 N. everyone. “Swimming always should Main, Nashville. June 26, 27 be done in pairs,” said John and 28. Lawn mower, $30. Primrose, Scout Camp Children and adult clothing, SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Director. “This fs called the depression glass and other Approved by Michigan buddy system, and it should items. Starting at 9:30 a.m. Department of Health. Call be used by young people and PORCH SALE: 712 Greggs Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. adults alike. A buddy can St., Nashville, June 26, 27 543-0173. (tfn) help you if you have any and 28. Commercial Viking trouble in the water.” air condition, $80; and other Primrose offered other household items. Starting at safe-swimming tips for the 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. summer: (1) Swim in a safe, MOTOR HOMES AND familiar, inspected area; (2) CAMPERS FOR RENT: By If you are unable to swim, take lessons. If you swim a day or week, deposit will little, learn how to improve hold. Call Vacation Rentals, your ability. (3) Respect the 945-9101, Hastings. (9-24) water and realize your own GAS CONVERSION limitations. BURNERS AVAILABLE (4) Do not swim when FOR MOBILE HOMES: overheated or extremely Nashville Heating, 205*4 S. tired and take breaks from Main, Nashville, Mich., 852­ swimming to rest and warm 9231. (tfn) up. (5) Swim in the presence of lifeguards or other competent adult swimmers. Do not swim in the area directly in front of a diving board. (6) Make certain that rescue equipment is readily available, including buoys, boats, and reaching poles. (7) Never remain in the water when a storm ap­ proaches, as water serves as a conductor of lightning. Booklet tells where you pick-your-own fruits and vegetables — and save Unfortunately, inflation has hit everyone's pocket­ book, especially in the check­ out line at the grocery store. But one way in Michigan to reduce your grocery bills is to pick your own fresh fruits and vegetables or buy them from roadside stands located across the state. State Senator Dick Allen (R-Ithaca) can help you locate the pick-your-own farm or roadside market closest to your home by providing you with a copy of the 1980 edition of “Country Carousel”. The booklet is a free guide to pick-your-own farms and roadside markets throughout the state published by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA). “Fresh fruits and vegetables homegrown in Michigan purchased at roadside stands or picked by your own families are not only beneficial nutritionally, but economically too,” commented Allen. The directory lists approximately 900 farms and markets in alphabetical order by county. Listings include the name of the farm or market, directions for getting there, the produce available, and a telephone number to call for in­ formation on product availability. Also included in the directory is a map of the state by county and a list of Michigan’s crop calendar indicating the approximate opening dates for ap- tEMlil) M meeting place at 8:30 to catch a ride. Camp Director is Judy Janousek of Charlotte, Vermontville Counselors include Donna Wyskowski, Lelia Beebe & Emma Trowbridge. Start putting your Gyspy costume together girls, the caravan is forming soon!! MEMBER NWPApER Association - Founded 1885 Scouts urge safe swimming With the arrival of sum­ mer, swimming activities will be as popular as ever. Scouts and adult leaders in the West Michigan Shores Council, Boy Scouts of America, are offering some EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR ***» Erigo Cffli rita&Xto Etaiontat] litain Bostwick t, On Girl Scouts look forward to camping - gypsy style June 20-26 - 4-H Interstate Exchange 'trip, hosting Adams County, Pennsylvania. Friday, June 27 - State 4-H Broiler Contest, MSU, East Lansing. Friday, June 27-8 p.m. 4-H Meat Judging Practice and Meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. June 27-29 - State 4-H Trail Ride, Grayling. Wednesday, July 2-9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte, 8:30 a.m. Training. Saturday, July 5 -10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Michigan Swine Field Day, Livestock Pavilion, MSU. Monday, July 7-8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Kardell Hall, Fairgrounds, Charlotte. Monday, July 7 - PDCA Judging Clinic, Jerseyland Farms, Parma, MI (Jackson County) July 8-9 - MMPA 4-H Milk Marketing Tour, Detroit Wednesday, July 9-9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Wednesday, July 9 - 6:30 p.m. 4-H Hog Fitting Showing and Judging Clinic, Leon Murphy farm, 5612 Baseline, Olivet. Thursday, July 10 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, July 10 - 32nd State Farm Meeting tour, Mont­ calm County. Saturday, July 12-9 a.m. Fair Clean-up Day, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, July 16-9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Wednesday, July 16 - 8 p.m. 4-H Sheep and Beef Judging Session, Quentin Bosworth’s farm, 2736 N. Cochran, Charlotte. Saturday, July 19 -8:30- 4 p.m. Judging of 4-H Fair projects begins, Charlotte fairgrounds. Saturday, July 19 - 9 a.m. -6 p.m. State 4-H Dog Show, MSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing. July 20-26 - EATON COUNTY 4-H FAIR. August 1-2 - Michigan Polled Hereford Preview Show, Charlotte Fairgrounds'. • NASHVILLE RESIDENTS • Starting July 1, 1980 the following Vil­ lage meetings will be held at the newly remodeled Community Building (formerly the old water works building) located on the North West Corner of Philadelphia St. and North Main St. Pub­ lic urged to attend. • Nashville Village Council Meetings 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month — 7:00 p.m. • Nashville Planning Commission 1 st Tuesday of each month — 7:00 p.m. • Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals 3rd Thursday of each month — 7:00 p.m. By Order of the Nashville Village Council 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 Eoton Counties $7.50 also. EATON FEDERAL Savings & Loan will be CLOSED July 5th! CARD OF THANKS There are no words adequate enough to compare with the happiness in our hearts today when over a hundred friends, relatives and neighbors came to help us celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary open house. We thank every one for the many beautiful cards, gifts, plants and money. A special thanks to the Vermontville United Methodist Church, Serena Goodenough for making the beautiful • cake and Carl’s Market for goodies. Also the ladies that helped and served at the refreshement table. We were very happy that our wedding attendants, Mr. and Mrs. Don Bosworth were able to spend the day with us also. And to our loving children Mary and Gene and our granddaughters for giving us a most precious day to remember forever. Thanks to everyone and God bless you all. Joe and Lois Davis CARD OF THANKS My thanks to so many friends who remembered me while I was in the hospital. The cards, letters, gifts and telephone calls were ap­ preciated. John Hamp Stayfree Stayfree Mini Pad Maxi Pad 3O’s 3O’s $169 $229 Pre Sun Pepto Bismol Lotion PreSin PF 4 or PF 8 4 oz. 4 oz. Flicker Woman’s Shaver 79<t em^coupoN^^ Polaroid 50' OFF | Film Type SX 70 developing andprinting 6 jI $6 49 l||| This Kodacolor Film at || Kodak Film C110-24 $209 YOUR FOX PHOTO DEALER 3 (Notgoodonsalepric.es) iwwwwwoiwil Prices Good Thru 7-1-8Q �The Mople Volley'News. Nashville. Wednesday, June 25. 1980 — Page 8 Vermontville’s antique fire engine wins first place trophy at Marshall Mini Muster Vermontville’s vintage 1913 Waterous Gasoline Fire Engine captured the spotlight by winning a gleaming first place trophy when local fire department volunteers entered the an­ tique in the Fourth Annual Mini Muster recently in Marshall. The fire engine captured the top trophy in the Water Antique Rotary division of the contest. It’s an award in which the entire community can take pride, and the men — Bob Fickes, Monte O’Dell, Dennis Dies, John Penix, and Rod Martin — who traveled to Marshall to enter the engine are certainly proud of the honor. The village of Ver­ montville has owned the engine since it was new, commented Penix. An early 1900’(s sales promotion about the engine proclaimed “its durability and efficiency unquestionable.” That statement has been proven to be true by withstanding the test of time. The engine Vermontville's 1913 Waterous Gasoline Fire Engine-captured first place honors on display at the recent Mini Muster in Marshall. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) was still used from time to time in the last decade. “Everything on it is original,” says Penix. The engine is four cylinder with a 48 horsepower motor and fitted for hand and horse draft. The old advertising material touted that the engine’s “advantages over the old time hand fire engine, the chemical engine, and the steam fire engine are ob­ vious. The antique waterous Vermontville news by...Ava Kroger The Kalamo Historical beginning at 10:30 a.m., Society willhold a Rummage sponsored by the Ver­ and Bake Sale at the Town montville Historical Society. Hall on Saturday, June 28. Many events are planned for There will also be some new all day with children’s games in the evening. homemade articles. The Bismark annual Potluck dinner at 1 p.m. on strawberry and homemade Congregational Church ice cream social will be held lawn. This ends the Bicen­ Saturday, June 28 at the tennial 1976-1980. It is hoped Bismark Community Hall at many former residents will the corner of Bismark Hwy. plan to attend. and Round Lake Road. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Todd Serving begins at 5 p.m. and Ruth Ann spent several A Community Home Town days last week at Erlanger, Day is being held July 12, Ky. visiting Miss Mary Jo I- — VACATION — Church School July 7 thru 11 9-11 a.n Age: Kindergarten thru 6th grade EVERYONE WELCOME I Sponsored by the ... METHODIST & CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES of Vermontville Registration preferred but not necessaryJ I Call 725-0258 or 726-0088 The Village of Vermontville IS ACCEPTING BIDS to install 2 water & sewer lines. Specifications can be picked up in the ... Village Office -176 S. Main BIDS SHOULD BE IN BY ... JUNE 30,1980 at 4 P.M. | gasoline equipment has a pump capacity of 300 to 350 gallons per minute. It weighs 3,400 pounds. The engine itself is mounted on a forged steel frame with oil tem­ pered steel springs and forged steel axles. Masonic Home in Alma on Saturday, then traveled on to Manistee to spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kerwin Booher and boys. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Nor­ thrup were invited out to Sunday dinner by their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Holly of Portland, to celebrate the Northrup’s 35th wedding anniversary and as a complete surprise were then taken to the Griswold Room of the Congregational Church where a large group of relatives and friends were gathered to help them celebrate. The Gary Lyons Bluegrass Festival will be next weekend at the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Bea Adrion called on Mr. Paul Tubbs at the Com­ munity Hospital Rehabilitation Center in Battle Creek on Thursday and were happy to find him improving. Ellis. Mrs. Ame Steinfuehrer and Mrs. Edith Benedict attended the Starr Theater in Flint Thursday night for a very enjoyable program featuring Pearl Bailey. A few members of the Vermontville Woman’s Club enjoyed “Skip Day” with lunch at Turkeyville and going on to Marshall to visit places of interest. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict took their daughter Brenda to Detroit Metro Airport Saturday where she took a direct flight to Brussels, Belgium. She arrived there safe at mid­ night, our time, Sunday. She will spend a few weeks visiting friends and relatives and sightseeing. In August, she will attend a Social Science class in London, England, sponsored by MSU. The Benedicts also called on Mrs. Sunil Das and family in Ann Arbor. Dr. Sunil Das Special riding left the 18th for Europe where he will visit his instructor needed brother in Paris, France and The Eaton County 4-H attend medical meetings in Stockholm, Sweden and Special Horseback Riding spend some time in Ireland. Program is seeking riding The Benedicts also visited .instructor candidates from the Fred Adams family in Eaton County, according to Horton, orton,te the Robert oert Brimrm- Laura Polhamus, publicity mer’s, and Steve Lipp’s in chairperson.. Candidates must be eighteen years old Charlotte. Mrs. David Rishel and or older. The Special Riding Derek of Rossville, Ind. spent last week with her Program is held three times parents, Mr. and Mrs. a year at Meadowview Harold Benedict. Her School on Packard Hwy., husband, Dave, is helping Charlotte. The instructor Brian with the farming. must must beable able to work work with Tuesday evening the handicapped people, horses David Richels, the Harold and volunteers. All candidates will be Benedicts, Brenda and Brian enjoyed dinner at the House interviewed by the Special in of Ing Lansing, Riding Program Committee. celebrating the birthdays of In January, 1981, the final Dave, Derek and Brenda. candidate will be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cheff Center at Augusta, DeWitt from Nacogdoches, Michigan for training. The Texas spent last week with Special Riding Program will Phyllis’ mother, Mrs. Kate pay a portion of the cost. Snider. Interested persons should Mr. and Mrs. Russell call Connie Green at the Booher called oh Mrs. Olive Cooperative Extension VanBlarcom at the Michigan Service, 543-2310, for further information. This is the first place trophy Vermontville earned for its antique fire engine in the water antique rotary division of competition. Three Nashville residents earn degrees at M.S.U. Three Nashville area residents were awarded bachelor of science degrees from Michigan State University during the school’s spring term com­ mencement exercises this month at Jenison Field House. The MSU graduates are Joy Redmond of Price Road who graduated with honors in dairy science; Tony Frith of Gregg St. and Don Gould of Carlisle Highway who each specialized in medical technology. There were 4,986 can­ didates for degrees. Former MSU president Edgar L. Harden delivered the ad­ dress at the afternoon ceremony and received an honorary doctor of laws degree For all your wedding stionary needs, stop out and see us THE REMINDER PHONE 945-9554 HOFFMAN’S FARM MARKET WILL BE lune 25. 1980 til next spring CLOSING Phone your orders for ... RASPBERRIES by the Quart & TOMATOES by the bushel this year. _____852-9854 ... Thanks!_____ A HAIR STYLE Designed by Professionals Especially for YOU! NEW SUMMER HOURS: Open Monday thru Friday and Monday and Thursday Evenings Call 948-8767 for a <W> convenient appointment! SATURDAY-! CAAA?.. LL? T..O ™™ DAY CCLOSED ! REDKENOPEN: Mon thru Fri HAIR CAM- FORMULATED (SPECIALLY FOR • STYLING I • COLORING I • PERMANENTSI HAR VS/ • highlighting •frosting ’ •FACIALS 112 E. Cenrt St, Hatting* S^S^SS^hairdesTgner gners, �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. June 25. 1960 — Page 9 Host families needed for student exchange program Mm, Ml iHmih fetwiljiiffi American families in­ terested in sharing their lives with international exchange students are needed during the 1980-81 school year. In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, it’s hard to imagine how you can change things for the better. But you can make a difference — by becoming a Host Family through Youth for Un­ derstanding’s (YFU) in­ ternational student exchange program. Approximately 700 YFU exchange students will arrive in Michigan this summer, all of whom are eager to learn firsthand by participating in the homestay program. Host families share their homes and daily lives with international high school students for six-months or a full year while the student attends the local high school. This unique homestay experince enables in­ ternationall exchange students to get to know real American families by sharing in daily life as a family member, not as a guest. Families and students in your community also have the opportunity to increase their personal awareness while gathering a greater understanding of world cultures. YFU, a non-profit organization, has arranged exchanges for more than 70,000 students from 24 countries since its inception in 1951. Students aged 14-18 are carefully selected and matched with quality host families, and regional representatives provide services, support and guidance during the course of the exchange. Host families provide room and board and are eligible for a monthly deduction while the student attends school. Program fees and personal expenses are provided by the student’s natural family and YFU receives partial funding from the Engagements —Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Gail) Wallace of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement ofher daughter, Tammy Lynn Goodenough to Jack P. Raymond, Jr. Jack is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack P. Raymond, Sr. of Nashville. A September wedding is being planned. Smith-Coats Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Smith of Nashville announce the engagement of their daughter, Mandy, to Gordon Coats, son of Philip and Eileen Coats of Marshall. An August 30 wedding is planned. Summertime Sfyftng Come in and have your hair sjM akfciit shaped and styled for a breezy and easy summer of no-hair­ care Moles make long, winding ridges in sod or soil as they tunnel just below the surface Each spring the Extension in search of food. Moles office receives many destroy large numbers of inquiries regarding the insects, and the tunneling control of moles in the home aerates and irrigates the lawn. soil. However, their There are two species of destructive tunneling in mole found in Michigan, the lawns far outweigh these eastern mole and the star­ benefits. nose mole. The starnose is By destroying the insects usually found in wetter soils. and worms in the lawn area, Moles are not rodents, but the moles will be forced to insectivores. Their main diet move to other areas to find consists of earthworms, food. An application of grubs and other insect Diazinon, liquid or granular larvae. form, will eliminate these insects and worms. See insecticide label for com- worries! youngsters to begin in July Craft classes will be held again this summer in Ver­ montville’s Museum during the four Saturdays in July. The sessions are offered to children who are third graders and older and will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Some crafts will be con­ tinuing projects, to be completed during the fourth session. Join the summer fun — July 5, 12, 19, and 26. Goodenough-Raymond H p&i lis I ipi M Mi tail ill [Bl® MDJIliHHI By Allen P. Krizek. County Extension Director Craft classes for Si nuM taiitaln Ki te li Hi ilte International Com­ munication Agency of the U.S. Department of State. It’s an experience that lasts a lifetime — why not yours? For additional information contact your regional office: Sharon Martin, regional director for Youth for Un­ derstanding in western Michigan. She may be reached at 4056 Plainfield NE, Suite C; Grand Rapids 49605 or by calling 616-361­ 9484. Control moles by grub proofing lawn Maple Valley Women's Softball Association Fox-Joos tbems Bill and Jarene Fox and Tom and Darlene Joostberns, both of Vermontville,, are pleased to announce the engagement of their of children, Susan Fox and Andrew Joostberns. Andy is a 1979 graduate of Maple Valley and is at­ tending Lansing Community College while working at the Board of Water and Light. Susan is a 1980 graduate of Maple Valley and is em­ ployed by Auto-Owners Insurance. A July 11,1981 wedding is being planned. — NASHVILLE — Beautiful Cool BOUCLEA BY THE YARD ... *3.99 T-SHIRT MATERIAL *1.95/0*2^97 yard (•cron frwu H>. Foil Offie* in NathvilltI TROWBRIDGE SERVICE 130 S. Main Street — VERMONTVILLE — Results of games played June 17 and 19: Steak House, 19; Johnnie’s Pit Stop, 1. South End, 14; Trumbles, 1. Leach Logging, 24-; Family, 0. Ewings, 22; McDonalds, 3. Thursday. night: Dan’s Fillies, 4; Furlong’s Variety, 6. Baptist By. Elementary summer band starts — Starting Monday, June 30, Maple Valley Elementary Summer Band will begin for all interested band students going into 6th or 7th grade. We will be meeting from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the high school band room. plete application instruction. A treatment should be applied now, when the grubs are near the top inch of soil. A late summer treatment, late August to mid­ September, may also give satisfactory results. All turf should be irrigated im­ mediately following chemical treatment. For the organic gardeners, rolling lawn areas is sometimes effective in eliminating moles. Rolling should be done early in the morning or late in the evening. Borders of marigolds or castor beans may also repel moles. Will Be CLOSED June 28th 517-852-9192 tafijiii. ulw# “■? IW® — OLIVET — 616-749-9962 "The Mirrors image jliio wiuom luiaoe CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT luslid^. NOTICE • Bids Requested Sealed bids are requested for a section of side­ walk replacement in the Village of Vermontville. Specifications and location can be obtained at the village office, 176 S. Main St., Vermontville. Bids to be received by July 10, 1980 at 4 p.m. Bids will be opened July 10 at the regular monthly Village Council meeting. We reserve the right to reject any or all bids. VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE, NATALIE GAEDERT, CLERK Bushre Plumbing RESIDENTIAL-REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Co//...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 Obituaries July 14th George Vogt NASHVILLE — Mr. George Vogt, 95, died Monday, June 23, 1980 at Sunset Acres Nursing Home, Hastings. He was born in Clifford, Ontario, Canada on August 11, 1884, the son of Levi and Louisa (Angst) Vogt. He married Clara Laude on March 3, .1914. She preceded him in death in 1974. He was a funeral director for fifty years in Dansville, Michigan. He was a life member of the Dansville Lodge No. 60 F&AM. Mr. Vogt is survived by one son, George H. Vogtof Nashville; one grandson; two sisters, Miss Louisa Vogt of Lansing and Mrs. Milo (Ruby) Chambers of Webberville; three brothers, William and Simon, both of Fowlerville, Michigan and Ulrich of Bancroft, Michigan. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery, Fowlerville. Community Events Boy Scout Troop 177 has an... UPRIGHT PIANO FOR SALE Best Offer -Call 852-0711 The CUB SCOUT Family Picnic ...will be Friday, June 27, at Charlton Park. Supper at 6:00 p.m. games after. BOY SCOUTS and families are invited too. Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, June 25. 1980 — Page 10 Some decisions sound easier than they are. Should children under four riding in cars be restrained in car seat safety devices? Should motorcyclists wear helmets? The answer to both questions is obviously yes, isn’t it? Babies carried loose in cars become lethal projectiles in even low speed crashes. Some are killedjust because the driver slams on the brakes. A motorcyclist is uniquely exposed and head injuries are a major cause of fatalities. But the question here in Lansing is not just .should these devices be used. It is should they be required to be used by law. And here our national tradition ofpersonal freedom comes into play. Canada requires the wearing of seat belts, Sweden has much stricter laws gover­ ning drinking and driving. Many countries outlaw gun ownership completely. Here we allow some personal freedom (drinking alcohol) that endanger others. And we allow a broad range of freedoms in which you endanger yourself. Can you imagine us outlawing A weekly report from: Nyle Wells joins 4-H youth Senator Richard Allen in Washington Focus program cigarettes? But once in a while, we pick out special groups and impose some restrictions for their own safety. Certainly, the case for children can be a strong one. After all they can’t protect themselves. Motorcyclists make a strong case that the helmet law simply singles out a group for special prejudicial treatment. After all, they say, if you really want to save lives with helmets have automobile drivers wear them too. More automobile passengers die of head in­ juries than motorcyclists. Can you imagine the outrage if we tried to include people in cars in the man­ datory helmet law? The bride in her white gown and helmet riding to church? I have no objection to imposing safety standards on manufacturers. However, on individuals it is tough. Where do we draw the line? Insurance companies, in my opinion, should take a more activist role. If air bags are beneficial shouldn’t that reduce rates? One in­ surance company came to the hearing on child restraint devices and said they fur­ nished them free of charge on notification that a sub­ scriber had a baby. Other insurance .companies showed up and simply testified that they would like these devices made man­ datory by law. By Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Nyle Wells, a 15-year-old 4­ H Club member from Ver­ montville, is representing Eaton County at the 1980 Citizenship - Washington Focus program. Nyle is joining thirty-four Michigan 4-H’ers from six other counties, as they spend June 21-28 in Washington, D.C. The 4-H’ers are staying at the National 4-H Center and using the nation’s Capitol for. a classroom. They will be involved in mock legislative processes with other 4-H youth from throughout the nation and will discuss and debate issues with representatives of national agencies and organizations. The 4-H group will visit several historical sites and Nyle will also be meeting dur elected representatives on Capitol Hill. After returning from Washington, Nyle will be available to give presen­ tations on the 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus program. Prior' to leaving for Washington, Nyle and the representatives from Barry and Ionia counties par­ ticipated in an orientation meeting. The orientation included a tour of the Eaton County Courthouse and programs presented by Mrs. Betty Jones, Eaton County Commissioner from Delta Wheat problem found in Eaton Co. With the recent rains, farmers have taken the opportunity to get off the tractor and look at some of the crops. To much surprise, they are finding distorted wheat heads and leaves. According to Eaton County Extension Director, Allen Krizek, the wheat spikes have just emerged from the sheaths, and on some spikes the awn or beard is getting caught in the sheath. This results in a bent-over head. Extension Agricultural Agent John Baer and Krizek have been examining wheat fields throughout the county The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) Postemergent weed control in open * FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 Hay Season HAS ARRIVED! □ Baler Twine On/y...’2250 10 Boies or more... *22.00 ea. Binder Twine 4 Ball Bale... *2450 10 Bales or more... *24.00 — STOP OUT TODAY — FARMER'S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings and find the condition to be in in yield, it will be in­ the farmer had done. most all fields. The damage significant. The number of In summary - the distorted is evident in all varieties, spikes damaged is very low wheat heads Eaton County although Abe appears to be and with wind and rain farmers are finding in their less susceptible. Wheat that moving spikes about, many fields are due to growing has been sprayed with a bent heads will break loose conditions. There is no herbicide and-or liquid of the sheaths and grow remedy and the Extension nitrogen as well as wheat normally. However, there Service believes there will that was riot’sprayed, show will be a few shrunken not be a significant loss. equal damage. kernels. As far as the Extension A similar situation oc­ Service can determine, this curred last year on field wheat injury is quite unusual corn. In late June and early and can only be attributed to July Extension Offices, an environmental stress Statewide, received condition. Factors such as questions regarding off-color temperature and rainfall are twisted and distorted growth. The damage could likely to be the culprit. What the damage wilbdo to only be contributed to the growing the Wheat yield is a matter of environmental opinion.' According to conditions and nothing that Krizek, if there is a decrease Ph. 945-9926 With completion of com planting, growers should be alert for the appearance of annual weeds escaping the weed control program. Perennial weed infestations should 'also be monitored. Best control of these weeds, without crop damage, will only be achieved by treat­ ment at the proper growth stages. According to Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director, postemergent control of annual broadleaves can be obtained with applications of 2,4-D amine, cyanazine, or atrazine plus crop oil. Cyanazine or atrazine plus crop oil will also provide control of some annual grass species. Dicamba should be reserved for control of the more difficult annual broadleaf species such as velvetleaf, jimsonweed, wild buckwheat, arid smartweed. Care must be taken to avoid dicamba drift to sensitive crops. Quackgrass control postemergence relies on atrazine plus oil applied when the quackgrass is 34 inches high. Control can be increased by cultivation 10 to 14 days after the herbicide application. Nutsedge and Canada Thistle can both be con­ trolled with split applications of either basagran plus crop oil or atrazine plus crop oil. Milkweed and bindweed suppression, not control, can be achieved with applications of dicamba. Glyphosate (Roundup), used as a spot treatment, is a worthwhile alternative to consider with limited perennial infestations. Although the crop will be killed, containment and eradication of the perennial weed is possible. However, a maximum of 10 percent of the field area can be treated. Consult Extension Bulletin E-434 and the appropriate weed control labels for further information con­ cerning herbicide rates and time of application. Local residents receive degrees from W.M.U. Two Nashville residents received degrees from Western Michigan University at its recent commencement to end the second semester of the current school year. William Kipp of Nashville was the recipient of a Masters of Arts degree during the graduation exercise. Janet K. Rushford, also of Nashville, received a Bachelor of Science degree from the university. They were among a total of 1,576 persons who received degrees at the ceremony. Township, Lansing; and Ken MacGregor, Political Education Consultant for the Michigan Education Association, and a resident of Charlotte. In addition to being an active 4-H member, Nyle is very involved in school church and community activities, including serving as chairman of his local Muscular Dystrophy Association. The trip is being sponsored by the Eaton County 4-H Council, the Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club, donations from local persons and Nyle’s family. Anyone in­ terested in helping sponsor the trip may contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service. A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative SENIOR LEASES - The House will soon vote on HB 5227 and 5580, which would enable senior citizens living in apartments being converted to condominiums to get a lifetime lease, and-or to get low-interest state loans to buy their apartment. APPOINTEE TERMS - The Attorney General has ruled that the Legislature has the power to set limits on the terms of persons appointed to fill vacancies on state-university governing boards. Presently, appointees can serve up to eight years. FILING DEADLINE - June 30 is the filing deadline for Annual Campaign Statements for all state and local elected officials, candidates, and committees supporting can­ didates. The period covered is June 21, 1979, through June 20, 1980. WELFARE SPENDING - The House has barely approved HB 5781 providing a $16 million supplemental appropriation for Social Services, at the same time including a cutoff of Medicaid funding for elective abortions. Earlier the House passed HB 5701 which provides that welfare recipients who refuse work can be cut off from benefits for up to three months. I was glad to support this legislation because it is the first welfare reform bill passed in a decade. BUDGET CUTS - The Governor has ordered more cuts in the proposed 1980-81 budget, including $105 million from various state departments and $100 million from “local units” which includes K-12 school aid, revenue sharing and a proposed distressed-cities program. The exact amount of school aid cuts will be announced soon so that local districts may plan their budgets. MANDATORY SENTENCES - The House will soon vote on HB 5881-2, which set mandatory minimum sentences and sentencing guidelines for violent crimes; if enacted, they will take effect next January. The bills cover murder, kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct; the proposed guidelines will help prevent wide discrepancies in the sentencing of people for the same offense. DECIMAL EQUALIZATION - Governor Milliken has signed into law SB 1115, which requires that the property tax equalization factor be carried to at least the fourth decimal place; formerly, factors could be carried to just two places, which had the effect ofraising the taxes paid. SPRING CLEANING - Both houses have now approved SB 978, which repeals 47 antiquated or out-dated laws, including one covering cove g a 1933 tax x coeco collection eegecy; emergency; oe one to o stimulate post-World-War-II employment; and one giving local officials powers to fight prairie fires. LOTTERY RECORDS - Despite our faltering economy, the state lottery “Daily” game set new daily and weekly sales records earlier this month. June 6 saless werexa new high of $1,356,000, while sales for the week ended June 9 reached a high of $7,423,762.50. �tl?e Most 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 overni^t for selection at your convenience 555 �le Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, June 25, 1980 — Page 12 SUPER S HOLLYFARMS GRADS A WHOLE USDA GRADE I|VA HOME SALM BM DAYS! IV FRIBH CUCUMBIRB, I jC CRUNCHY GREEN PEPPERS. CRISPY RED RADISHES (6 ( OZ.. 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July 2, 1980 In the wake of millage defeat — MV school board drops $326,949 frombudget In the wake of the recent defeat by district voters of a proposed three-mill tax increase for operations compounded with a reduction in State aid, the Maple Valley Board of Education has approved program reductions of 9326,949.49 for the 1980-81 school year. The cuts sweep through every phase of the school’s operation from elementary through secondary levels including education, transportation, and extra curricular activities. The program reductions were approved at a special board meeting, June 23. School board members Robert Dormer and Russell Geary voted against ap­ proving the reductions. School officials say that besides the millage defeat, the reductions were necessary because the Governor issued an executive order reducing the school district’s August state aid payment by $26,302.25. Also', anticipated state aid dollars to Maple Valley Schools during the 1980-81 school year will be much less than previously estimated because of the declining economy. The board defeated a motion to schedule another millage election. Board members Virginia Fox and Wilbur Marsh were the only ones voting in favor of presenting another millage proposal to voters. Reductions approved by the board, totaling $326,849.49, for the coming school year include $64,597 at the elementary level; $64,100 in the Junior-Senior High School; $16,189 of extra curricular activities; $9,037 in retirement and insurance benefits; $6,600 in equipment and supplies; $16,176 in special education; $9,350 in the health program; $570 in library expenses; $1,000 in audio visual; $4,500 in school plant planning (lots for the building trades program); $29,973 in the proposed general administration budget; $1,249 in board of education expenses; $25,628 in operation of plant; and $77,880.49 in transportation. Some oE the teachers af­ fected by elimination of a certain program have the opportunity to be transferred to other positions under the master contract seniority list, school officials noted. Also, they said, salary amounts related to teaching positions may vary somewhat upon completion of negotiations with the teachers. Itemized reductions at the elementary level include the elimination of the art teacher at a salary of $13,770; physical education teacher, $13,770; counsellor, $16,651; teacher aide at Kellogg, $4,375; teacher aide at Maplewood, $4,250; savings in retirement benefits, $2,626; insurance benefits, $6,255; and new furniture and equipment, $1,600; replacement fur­ niture and equipment, $1,300. At the Junior-Senior High level cuts include the elimination of a social studies-physical education teacher at a savings of $11,872; spanish-reading teacher, 11,872; elimination of the in-school suspension room, 13,106; part time business education, 10,653; vocal music (elementary and jr.-sr. high), 11,872; library aide, 4,725. Expenses for extra curricular activities that have been erased from the budget are fifth and sixth grade basketball for both boys and girls, $1,587; seventh grade basketball for boys and girls, 1,330; eighth grade basketball for boys and girls, 1,259; seventh and eighth grade wresting, 471; seventh and eighth grade track, 665; ninth grade basketball, 735; second assistant coach for junior varsity football, 714; golf, 852; tennis for boys and girsl, Book sale planned Saturday Joy Peake, left, and Darlene Scramlin sort books at Putnam Public Library in preparation for a book sale to be conducted by the Friends of the Library on the lawn of the library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 5. The event will coincide with ith Sidewalk Sale Days and other holiday weekend activities in the village. Among volumes offered for sale will be duplicate and outdated volumes, with proceeds to benefit the library. Darlene is chairperson of the event; Joy is president of the local FOL. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) 2,057; cross country, 642; chess, 602; department chairpeople, 1,325; vocal music, 647; junior high cheerleading, 350; yearbook, 675; ninth grade advisors, 106; junior and senior plays, 932; special reading teachers (extra pay), 890; vocational agriculture (reduce program), 350. Reductions in equipment and supplies also includes $2,825 (new) and 775 (replacement); athletic department supplies, 2,500; and band program supplies, 500. For special education, the elimination of a learning disabilities (L.D.) consultant including retirement and insurance benefits amounts to $16,176. Reduction in the health program involves $9,350 for the school nurse and related costs. Library cuts include $570 for professional library, conferences, and travel. A cut of $26,875 was made in general administration by omitting the proposed position of an adminis trative asistant and related ex­ penses which were included in the proposed budget. Also reduced were $3,098 in in­ surance and retirement benefits for that category. Reduction of expenses for the Maple Valley Board of Education was the elimination of the $1,249 membership fee for the Michigan Association of School boards. Reduced expenditures in operation of the plant include wiping out $14,000 of capital outlay for new and replacement items and employing only a “half­ time” custodian at Kellogg Elementary School and a day man to cover both Fuller St. and Kellogg for a savings of $5,150 in salary; and $965 in retirement and insurance benefits. A reduction of salaries through retirement amounts to 5,250 and retirement, 263. Transportation cuts in­ volve $2,100.01 by reducing extra trips and field trips and thus saving driver salaries and gasoline; $1,580.48 for athletic trips (driver salaries and gasoline); and $74,200 by not replacing three school busses. In other business, at the board’s special meeting, members accepted a letter of resignation from Theresa Hull as school nurse. She has taken a position as a school nurse with the Eaton In­ termediate School District. The board also accepted a letter of resignation, ef­ fective in June of this year; from Irma Lawhead, fifth grade teacher at Maplewood Elementary School. She plans to retire. Nashville readies for busy ‘bang-up’ holiday weekend! Only the official fireworks are missing in Nashville’s plans for a bang-up holiday weekend, in what promises to be one of the most eventful July 4th celebrations here in recent years. An influx of visitors is expected to start arriving in the village Friday. Some 150 horseshoe pitchers and their families from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Canada will converge on Putnam Park for a weekend tournament on the courts there. The meet is sponsored by the Wolverine State Horseshoe Pitchers Association. The Nashville Jaycees will operate a concession stand at Putnam Park during the event to provide refresh­ ments for the contestants and spectators. In addition, the Nashville Chamber of Commerce plans to host an informal Saturday evening supper at the park for the pitchers and their families. Merchant booths and displays will line Nashville’s Main Street all day Satur­ day, as local businessmen stage July 5th Sidewalk Sales. The local Friends of the Library will also conduct an all-day Saturday book sale on the lawn of Putnam Public Library, with proceeds to benefit library projects. A big Fourth of July weekend is also on the slated to the headline en­ agenda at Sandyland Park, tertainer on July 6. Many campers are ex­ located on M-79 at the western village limits. A pected in Nashville over the “Day of the Eagles” is set holiday weekend, with most for both Friday and Satur- using the campground facilities at Sandyland Park. day. Seven hours of entertainment, including guest Several of. the horseshoe­ speakers and music, will be tournament contestants will offered between 12 noon and arrive in self-contained units •7 p.m. each day. The fund­ and set up camp in Putnam raising event . is being Park. A community breakfast sponsored by Battle Creek and Woodland Eagles clubs. will be served Sunday, July 6 Some 15 bands have already at the local VFW hall by the Ladies Auxiliary Post 8260. been lined up to perform at The menu will include eggs, the benefit. ham, sausage, pancakes, In addition, there will be a toast, coffee, milk and juice, regular Sunday afternoon with a la carte prices. Ser­ and evening performance of ving will start at 8 a.m. and Grand Ole Opry stars at conclude at 11:30. Visitors as Sandyland with Joe Stamply well as local residents are invited to attend. Vermontville prepares for Hometown” reunionCurrent and . former Vermontville residents will have an opportunity to spend an entire day — July 12 — reminiscing and becoming reacquainted again. The event is being billed as “Hometown Day" and is sponsored by the Ver­ montville Historical Society and local businesses and service organizations. The full day of activities will be staged in and around the village square and begins at 10:30 a.m. with opening ceremonies and concludes after a 7:30 p.m. program at the opera house. A tree planting ceremony will take place at 11 a.m, A highlight of the day will be a potluck reunion dinner which gets underway at 1 p.m. on the north lawn of the Congregational Church in the village. Those who attend are asked to bring- a meat dish to pass plus another dish and their own tableservice. Beverages will be furnished. Tours of historic sites will be offered and the museum Continued on page 9— �the Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 2, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News By Susan Hinckley and an excursion through the Another poigrfant antiques display there. The recollection of the doctor is weather was absolutely the time he let Beth remain perfect and a lovely time with her father while Morris was enjoyed by all. The trip operated on his hand, which was made by Nashville Phillips had severely injured Baptist Church bus. on a saw in a woodworking When the Memories story shop at his home. The on Dr. E. T. Morris wa§ surgery was done in the published last March, fond Morris office, adjacent to his recollections were revived residence. He was assisted for Beth Phillips of Nash­ by Dr. Stewart Lofdahl, who ville. She recently shared had arrived in Nashville in those thoughts with us so~ January~1930 to "assume the that we might pass them practice of his brother-inalong for others to enjoy. As- law, Dr. C. K. Brown, who a child, Beth lived near the had died a month earlier. home of the good doctor and Because of the doctors’ ef­ his wife. Her parents, Glenn fort, Phillips* thumb was and Ethel Phillips, resided in saved? Thanks to Beth for a home on Water Street;’ sharing g her memories of the situated behind the Morris pqct ? ~ property on South Maim-—— Supper guests last Beth’s memories of the Tuesday evening of Mr. and Morris family date from the—clarence Reid were late 1920’s to the mid-30’s. As their son Vernon, his wife Jo a young girl, Beth ran Anne and children of errands for them and an­ Charlotte. swered their phone on the Welcome to Christopher occasional Sunday af- John Hartwell, who arrived ternoons when they were last Tuesday, June 24, at away from home. Beth at­ Pennock Hospital. Proud tributes her present interest new parents of the 8 lb., 13 in gardening to an early love oz. boy are Johnny and of flowers instilled in her by Cheryl (Elliston) Hartwell of the doctor’s English-born Nashville. The new arrival is wife, Elizabeth. “She used to also welcomed by several give me flowers,” proud grandparents. On the remembers Beth, who also maternal side are Richard has happy memories of Mrs. and Lois Elliston of Nash­ Morris’ little dog, “Ruff”. ville; on the baby’s paternal When Beth was about eight side are John Hartwell of years old, Dr. Morris took Nashville and Mrs. Ella her to Glasgow’s (later Pierce of Rogers City. The Plumley’s) hardware store young lad is also welcomed and bought a pair of ice • by several great­ skates for her. “I don’t grandparents: on the remember how much skates maternal side, Ard and Iza cost then,” says Beth. (Elliston) Decker and Mrs. “Maybe a dollar or so, but Leah Phillips, all of Nash­ that was quite a bit in those ville; and on the paternal days.” Dr. Morris then left side, Mrs. Margaret Norton his auto out so that Beth of Hastings. Congratulations could skate on an iced-over to all. area on the drive where he Julie and Scott, children of normally parked the car. Mrs. Sheryl West of Colorado Sprihgs, Colorado, arrived in Nashville last Wednesday to spend several weeks visiting their grandmother, Mrs. Gloria Johncock, and other relatives in the area? Bill Bitgood of Nashville underwent surgery last Tuesday at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids for removal ofa kidney, and is doing Very well. The address there is: 1840 Wealthy S.E., 49056. In recent competition of the East Division (Nashville area) of a church softball league, Vermontville Bible topped Heritage Hills No. 2, HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9 to4:30; Sot. 9 to 1 12-7; Nashville Baptist Oldtimers overwhelmed Ainger Bible, 44-10; Baptist Youth squeaked past United Methodist, 14-13; Heritage It’s “red carpet” time this weekend, as Nashville’s big Fourth of July doings get underway. An influx of visitors to our village is expected to start arriving Friday for two holiday events: a hors eshoe tour­ nament at Putnam Park and “Day of the Eagles” at Sandyland Park. Saturday sidewalk sales in downtown Nashville, a Friends of the Library book sale, a Jaycee’s concession stand, a Chamber of Commerce supper for horseshoe con­ testants and families, and a Sunday morning community breakfast at the local V.F.W. Hall are also on the agenda. Complete details on these various activities appear in a story elsewhere in this issue of the Maple Valley News. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald (Jane) Shoup of Nashville returned home Monday from a week-long vacation trip to visit friends and relatives in the South and East. At Lynchburg, Virginia, the Shoups called on Jerry’s cousins, Dr. and Mrs. Donald Boyd. From there, they traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, to visit a friend, Miss Violet Dunbar. Later, the Shoups drove to the Annapolis, Maryland area to visit Jerry’s cousins, Judge and Mrs. John W. Earman, who live at Turkey Point on Chesapeake Bay. While there, the Shoups had the unexpected pleasure of witnessing a formal naval wedding at the Annapolis Academy. The Shoups were on the grounds of the naval academy to visit the grave of John Paul Jones, which is located in a crypt beneath the church where the formal ceremony, complete with a crossed-swords arch for the newlyweds, was being staged. With a three-and-a-quarter pound weight loss last week, Fran Jones was named top loser when “God’s No­ Munch Bunch” met Monday for their 6:45 p.m. weekly weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Marguerite) Ackett of Nashville were recent Sunday callers on her daughters and families: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hillard and Mr. and Mrs. Clare Steward, all of rural Charlotte. Recent visitors at the home of Mrs. Theresa Hess of Nashville were her son William and his wife of Huntsville, Alabama. Mrs. Thelma Seaver of Battle Creek was a Monday visitor of Mrs. Caroline Jones of Nashville. In the afternoon, the ladies called on Mrs. Marcelle Berta of Hastings, andalso stopped to see Mrs. Eliza Emery, a Nashville resident who is residing temporarily with Mr. and Mrs. Keith Babcock, near Hastings. They also visited with the Babcocks, who are cousins to Mrs. Seaver. Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville was a recent Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hobley at their home on Jordan Lake in Lake Odessa. After returning home, Mrs. Bursley had Sunday evening callers: Mrs. Marie Fultop and Frank Phillips, both of Lansing. Some forty piashville senior citizens and their guests journeyed to the Cornwell Turkey Farm near Marshall on Saturday af­ ternoon, June 21, for dinner We don’t just CUT it... We make you want to STRUT it! Nancy’s Beauty Shop Hills No. 1 topped Nashville event is Ruby Ball and Irene Nazarene, 20-4 and also Bloom of Nashville. The Cloverleaf Class of the Baptist Youth, 23-17; and Vermontville Bible beat United Methodist Church will meet for a noon picnic on Nashville Nazarene, 7-6. Fred Ackett of Nashville Thursday, July 3, at the received last week from his home of Mrs. Victor (Mabel) son Harold, who lives at Brumm of Nashville. Ladies Renton, Washington, a are to bring a dish to pass, sample of volcanic dust from their drink and table service, Mount St. Helens and a plus husband or guest Also, special edition newspaper they should bring a White detailing the recent erup­ Elephant prize for the tions there. Unlike the GIRLS games. Cloverleaf Yakima ash that has been on members and others are display at Putnam Public reminded of the rummage Library recently, Ackett’s sale-set for July 25 at the sample is powdery rather home of Mabel Brumm. This is a fund-raising benefit, than granular in form. Perhaps that is because the with proceeds to be divided dust sent by Harold was between the church and .the Cloverleaf Class. Items may obtained near his home, some 100z miles from the be dropped off at the Brumm mountain. The library home on M-66 or persons display, loaned by Beth may call Mrs. Hilda Baas to Phillips of Nashville, was arrange for pick-up. acquired at Yakima, near In honor of her June 23rd the site of the volcanic ex­ birthday, Mrs. J. Robert plosion (May) Smith of Nashville Mr. and Mrs. Lowell was the guest last Tuesday of McMillon of rural Nashville Mrs. Lorin (Dorothy) hosted a “Farewell” party Garlinger, rural Nashville, Sunday afternoon, June 22, for a lovely lunch at the for Pastor Roger Claypool, Hastings Country Club. Also his wife, Norma, and present for the occasion children, who will soon be were Alice Keihl, Margaret leaving Nashville for their Bateman, Dorothy Betts, new home in Bristol, Gertrude Montgomery, and Virginia. There were 65 Sena French, all of Nash­ attending the surprise event, ville, and Martha Brandwhich featured a carry-in stetter, a former local dinner and an afternoon of resident now of Hastings. sports and fellowship. The After lunch, the ladies ad­ Claypools were presented journed to the Brandstetter with a money tree designed residence for an afternoon of with a colorful “hillbilly” bridge. First place winner character taking life easy was Margaret Bateman, and under the branches. After Dorothy Betts was second. the afternoon event, all Incidentally, Mrs. Smith, the returned to town for Sunday former May Rothaar, ap­ evening services at the pears in a photo featured in Nashville Baptist Church, this week’s Memories of th'e where Claypool currently Past about Nashville’s early serves as Youth Pastor. July 4th celebrations. A picnic gathering at the Pat Brown and her fiance, Saddlebag Lake summer Larry Orr, both of Morton; home of Henry and Ruth Illinois, were recent Semrau is set for noon today, weekend guests of her July 1, for the Nashville mother, Mrs. Ruth Brown of Garden Club. Members are rural Nashville. Also present to bring a dish to pass, table Sunday for a family dinner, service, and husband or were Pat’s brother and guest. Tea committee for the EATON FEDERAL Savings & Loan will be CLOSED July 5th! AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PUCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF DARBYVILLE S60A43M ScoWtt Rd.h(iM-799) 1 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE ST. CYRIL CATHOUC CHURCH CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. A.M. Worship.. 9:1 5 Sunday School ...10 a.m. Sunday School.......10:1 5 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PASTOR STFVFN t. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday UHITED METHODIST CHURCHMAPLEGROVE BIBLE North State, Nashville A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m. Morning Service . 11 a.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Evening Service .. 7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. PAUL L. BOGER 803 Reed St., Nashville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: AM Service .......... 11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. PM Service ............ 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m Wed. Service......... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. Assistant...Don Roscoe REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Youth...Roger Claypool 8593 Cloverdale Road Holy Sunday ('/> Sunday School.. School.. 11 11 a.m.. a.m.. Holy Day Day Masses Masses ('/> mile mile East East of of M-66,5 M-66,5 miles miles south of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday ............. 6 p.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. the evening before Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 South Main, Vermontville Church School ... 10 a.m. CHURCH OFTHE NAZARENE PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship ...11 a.m.Morning Worship. 11 a.m-. (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship.......... p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Fellowship Time After Wednesday Evening Worship. Worship.................... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. REV. DAVE FLEMING Rev. Richard Wadsworth PASTOR RANDY REED TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �MR ssJw Jw SXs >xs sss ^StS^ N& i^y^A1?61 *«Swb Mi^jS ‘.t^S . tad ’"*a^s SUB *^lldk ®»t J; lfaw fepi £??^ family, Robert and Lou Ann Brown and children, of Nashville. “I saw the event unfold in ' its entirety,” wrote Wayne Fuller, a Nashville native, now of Toledo, about the 1920 cyclone that hit Maple Grove Township and was the topic of a recent Memories story. Wayne made the comment in a letter received last week. His family lived south of Nashville, near the Wilcox neighborhood where the killer tornado struck. He continued: “My mother had been watching it through the kitchen window and looking to the west. It was late on a Sunday afternoon and eventually I wandered out into the kitchen where she was. Taking one look I cried “cloudburst”. At the age of eleven years, that was my idea of such a thing, the clouds bending down and the water running. She (mother) told me it was a tornado. Very shortly, the wind got pretty violent and the three of us went to the basement. My dad had a difficult time opening the door due to the suction through the house. Things became very quiet shortly after we made the basement. We came upstairs and found the windmill flat on the ground.” The Fullers were considerably more fortunate than their neighbors living near the Wilcox Cemetery on Cloverdale Road. Three lives were claimed there that day, another lost four days later, and thousands of dollars of property damage done. iJSw^ Jfc^. fc. J iWfcttii * Mtento *••• WtaWiirt 1 IMttas K® Filfcidtata ““ IffltaWte 1 “ Oliift i!if w: ■J iftitii pests il It ™ jfcfcMtai ,lf railMk^jK ® SolrtiWjB 1 ra Paf! Into id » PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK ■ Drdinage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Nt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. .ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated I cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... 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That day, they would not do this. They just milled around in the stable until the danger was past.” Thanks to Wayne for sharing his memories of the storm with us. George Frith of Nashville is in Borgess Hospital at Kalamazoo, where he is undergoing kidney dialysis. He entered the hospital on June 23 and expects to remain from one to three weeks while his system becomes regulated to the machine. After that, he will continue to make thriceweekly trips to Borgess for treatment until dialysis equipment is installed in his home. Recent weekend visitors of Clarence and Margaret Reid of Nashville were their son Darwin, his wife Norma, and children Darwin Allen and Betsy of Cadillac. Saturday evening, the visitors accompanied the Clarence Reids to an outing at the Cornwell Turkey Farm near Marshall with the Nashville senior citizen’s group. Sunday, June 22, was a big day for the Clarence Reids, as they helped host an open house in honor of the 60th wedding anniversary of Margaret’s parents, Vere and Olive Robinson of Bellevue. The event was held at the Bellevue United Methodist Church. Also helping to host the party were Margaret’s sisters and their husbands: Marjorie and Harold Schaperkotter of Grand Rapids; Alice and Kenneth Vosburg of Lexington, Kentucky; and Jean and Walter Endsley of Hastings. The children took their parents out for dinner in Bellevue prior to the af­ ternoon open house, which was attended by over 200 guests. Later, the family returned to the Robinson home for an evening lunch. Also present were Vere Robinson’s twin sister, Velda, and her husband Calvin Lowe, and another sister, Mrs. Helen Tanner, all of Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz of Nashville were recent Sunday callers on Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jones of Battle Creek. The usual noon dinner at the Nashville Senior Citizens Nutrition Site will not be served Friday, July 4th. The site will be closed for the holiday. The monthly blood pressure clinic at the Nash­ ville Nutrition Site is set for July 7th, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 noon. The free clinic is open to persons of all ages. Senior citizens at the local Nutrition Site surprised Site Supervisor Clara Pennock with a gift last Tuesday in honor of her June 23rd bir­ thday. Monday, Mrs. Pen­ nock was in Battle Creek to meet her daughter, Mrs. John (Lois) Lane, for an open-air lunch on the Michigan Mall. Friday visitors at the Pennock home were daughter Mrs. Leigh Haroffandherson, Aaron, of Kalamazoo and friend, Diane Fuelling of Bluffton, Indiana. There were over­ night guests. Thursday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville were her son and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Guy and children of Augusta. Tuesday, the Shulls were in Hastings to call on Mrs. Eva Skidmore. Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vern (Fern) Hawblitz of Nashville were her sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Erwin Bruce of Battle Creek. A letter received last week from Kenneth A. Meade, a Nashville native now of Franklin, commented on the recent Memories article on the Masonic Temple and the history of the different rooms in which the Lodge has met over its 112 years of existence in Nashville. “I took my work in the summer of 1926 when the lodge still met on the second floor of the McLaughlin building,” wrote Meade. ‘‘I was teaching in Kalamazoo when the new temple was dedicated in the spring of 1928 and came over with one of my fellow teachers, Ora Andrus, who was also a Mason, to attend the ceremonies and dinner.” According to a Nashville News account of the March 22, 1928 event, it was the “largest gathering ever assembled in Nashville aside from our harvest festivals and like festivities.” During the evening, 410 were served at banquet tables in the new temple. Several guests, unable to come in time for the 6 o’clock dinner, arrived later in the evening. Since the new dining hall had a seating capacity of only about 225, guests were served in two shifts at “beautifully decorated tables, bounteously laden with good and appetizing viands.” . The News published the complete menu, featuring baked ham and parsley potatoes along with traditional trimmings. By 8:30 the last of the hungry guests had been served “to their heart’s contentment and all repaired to upper rooms to witness, for the first time by a large majority, the solemn and impressive ceremonies of dedication of Nashville’s fine new Masonic temple.” Prior to the dinner, the lodge had been opened in due form by regular officers of the Nash­ ville lodge, previous to ad­ mitting guests. According to the News story, members and guests were “deeply A new handbook outlining Myrtle Gregg said the impressed with the sim­ local services for han­ handbook is a tremendous plicity and beauty of the dicappers was issued today service for handicappers and work as exemplified by the by State Representative something that could be Grand Lodge officers” who Ernest W. Nash (Rreplicated in every com­ officiated at the dedication Dimondale). munity. ceremonies “so ably carried “We were happy to help in The 72 page handbook lists out according to ancient private and public agencies the preparation of this forms and traditions.” providing services for handbook and are anxious to Mrs. Gayion (Marie) handicappers in Ionia, see similar guides prepared Fisher of Nashville returned Clinton, and Eaton Counties. for other communities,” home last Thursday after a It contains more than 250 Gregg said. 2-weeks trip to Portland, separate listings. The handbook lists the Oregon, where she saw Covered are such things as TTY (teletype telephone) plenty of ash from Mount St. veteran’s benefits, coun­ phone numbers of agencies Helens. It layered the seling, education . and so that deaf customers can ground, trees and buildings housing. A short description communicate with them. and colored the atmosphere of an agency’s services, fees, Handicappers wanting a gray. Marie was ac­ how can be reached and copy of the guide should companied on the journey by hours of operations are contact Representative her granddaughter, Mrs. listed. Ernest W. Nash, 56th Debbie Elenbaas and baby, The handbook also has a District, Lansing, Michigan Jason, of Woodland. In section on recreation and or telephone 373-0853 for a Portland, they visited transportation for han­ copy. Marie’s mother, Mrs. Velma dicappers in the three county Smith, and also called on' areas. Marie’s sister and family, Director of the Labor PHONE 945-9554 Sharon and Gordon Helliwell Department’s Commission and children of Camby, on Handicappers Concerns for Action Want-Ads Oregon. Also arriving from southern Oregon for the family gathering was another sister, Madelyn, and Z her husband, Bill Davidson. The visitors enjoyed a Scandanavian Fesitval at Astoria. The section of Portland where Marie’s relatives live was not as 4 badly inundated with 4 volcanic ash as were other areas of the city. However, (former Ackett's Country Store) they toured that vicinity and Marie brought several samples of the debris back to Nashville. William and Isabelle Dean of 522 Kellogg Rd. en­ tertained as dinner guests, June 29, George Dean of Reid St. and G. Allen Dean and his wife, Louise, of W. Melbourne, Fla. The Allen Deans are vacationing in this area. Book for handicapped now available— L’il Country Corners 9 FARM MARKET ...WILL OPEN IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE! 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Barker's Bakery played a vita role in Nashville s early July 4th celebrations. It was a allso a good place to get a delicious hot lunch or a warm cinnamon roll fresh from the oven. Ernest Barker closed his Charlotte bakery in 1905, moved his operation to Nashville, where he remained until his death in 1924. He also engaged in the elevator and furniture business here.. Baked goods can be seen in window indow at left; fireworks are displayed at right. (Bakery is site of present-day Thornapple General Store on Main Street). Female clerks are unidentified. ffPhofo loaned, courtesy Mrs. Norman (Nyla) Stanton) By Susan Hinckley a.m. were thronged with people, and by 10, when the parade started, the skies had cleared. Headed by Feighner’s martial band, the parade included 45 teams ‘ and rigs, many of them gorgeously decorated. The car of the Goddess of Liberty, containing 38 pretty ladies, representing the 38 states of the Union, was a sight to behold. The line of march was joined by another 150 teams and the procession proceeded to the grove, where the speeches and entertainment were given. The crowd on the streets at about 2:30 p.m. was estimated by competent judges at more than 5,000, which was close to twice the size of the crowd in Hastings . at the time. Races and sporting events occupied the afternoon... George Pen­ nington was the lucky chap who climbed the greased pole and got the five-dollar bill atop it...In the evening there were fireworks, dances Castleton clubs arrived soon and merriment in general. after, the latter comprising Verily, it was a great day in 55 teams, each rig displaying Nashville. colorful banners. As soon as all delegations were on hand the entire company formed July 4, 1877...The 101st in a giant parade, headed by anniversary of American the Cornet Band, and Independence was a grand ’n marched to the cemetery to glorious day in Nashville. We listen to the exercises...At 1 were awakened by the firing p.m. the races and other of guns and ringing of bells, contests started, the greased and early in the morning pig being caught by Johnny people began coming from Brown on State Street. July 4, 1876...The morning all directions. The 7:45 a.m. Nelson Ramsey of Assyria of the 4th opened gloomy and train from the west was won the big horse /race and lowering enough, as the loaded with folks from the White Caps of Hastings citizenry for miles around Hastings and other points won their ball game with the was awakened by the roar of and shortly after 9 a.m., the Rough & & Readies of cannon, ringing of bells and first Red Ribbon delegation, Baltimore. Capt. Sam shriek of steam whistles. composed of 42 teams from Durkee’s “WhicklepitNotwithstanding several Maple Grove, arrived in chers,” who paraded thru showers, the streets by 9 town. The Meadville and the streets, caused con­ siderable merriment and the bowery dances and refresh­ ment stands were well patronized throughout the day. At noon, it was estimated there were well HOUSES — BARNS — ROOFS over 5,000 people in town. Our special police main­ Commercial, Residential and Industrial tained law and order, SPRAY, BRUSH & ROLL PAINTING making no arrests but taking several “boozy” fellers out in the country and talking to them good and strong...The big wrestling match, which Nashville was one of the main at­ tractions of the day, went to Mixer on a default...Three accidents were reported throughout the day, all All over America, a new resulting from fast driving spirit of independence is and horses excited by firecrackers. stirring among the elderly. (Author’s note: At .this time last year, we presented a story that traced Nash­ ville’s early observances of the Fourth of July. Local celebration of the holiday predates publication of the Nashville News, which made its debut on October 3, 1873. Since that founding issue, 105 Independence Days have come and gone, and the News has duly recorded Nashville’s festivities (or lack of) on the patriotic anniversary of our nation. Perhaps none was so glorious as the Centennial Fourth, when the village commemorated the 100th birthday of America. All early celebrations after the' Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4,1776, that the Fourth “ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of the continent to the other, from this time for­ ward for evermore.” Nashville generally did its part to mark the holiday in a traditional manner, based on Adam’s advice. Here, for the pleasure of present-day Maple Valley News readers, we present several capsulized versions of Fourth of July accounts, as recorded by the Nashville News for readers of an earlier day.) ACE Painting & Decorating Up to 5-Year GUARANTEE (517) 852-1508 They are discovering that Washington cannot or will not solve all their problems. Many can best be handled on the local level. Every social reform demands organization, hard work, a sacrifice of time and energy. This is in the best interests of American democracy, which is an ongoing experience. FUNERM DIRECTORS 'Voqt" FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 July 4, 1880...An estimated 5,000 were in Nashville July 4th for the big celebration, and everyone had a perfect time. The contest and games in the afternoon were con­ siderable fun, including foot races, horse racing and such mirth-provoking contests as a bun-eating affair which was won by an unnamed gentleman of African ex­ traction, believed to be from Battle Creek. The day’s festivities closed with a brilliant display of fireworks. July 4, 1881...With Nash­ ville for once laying aside the fatiguing and thankless task Patriotic theme floats were an important part of Nashville's early July 4th parades. Riding on a Star-Spangled entry sponsored by C. L. Glasgow hardware are, from left, May Rothaar Smith, Roy Garlinger, Clark Titmarsh, Bill Evans, Cecile Zuschnitt Betts, and Henry Zuschnitt. Methodist Church is in background. Before turn of the century, prior to general observance of Declaration Day, local Independence Day parades often terminated at the cemetery for services. (Photo loaned, courtesy Mrs. Nina Garlinger) In- temoon, with Dr. J. H. promoting an InMerrill, the strong man, and dependence Day celebration, Becker delivering an fireworks in the evening. 0. local residents for the most oration. There was a M. Me Laughlin helped to part spent the 4th at Thor- baseball game between close the celebration in a napple Lake, where both Hastings and Woodland town blaze of glory. He and three Morgan and Thornapple teams, followed by foot races assistants took a big offered special inducements. and contests. assortment of fireworks up James Clay, proprietor of on the roof of his block in the the Grove House at Morgan, July 4, 1906...Nashville’s evening and had just started provided a day of speeches, 4th of July celebration was a in on what was to be a fine races and other sporting hum ummer merlin n eevery particular, display, when a pinwheel got events, and fireworks in the with perfect weather and loose and fired the whole evening. At Thornapple, the large crowds. Attractions stock of pyrotechnics. The steamer steamer “Gem Gem” was kept included two fine ball games, air was full of the commotion busy all day carrying gay races, an exhibition of Prof. Cont next pageparties around the lake, and the big attraction in the evening was Smith and Clark’s dance. Crowds at Have a wonderful both places were much larger than anticipated and summer. by evening everything edible look was gone and many were forced to go home to assuage good 24 their hunger. of July 4, 1905.. .Nashville was a quiet day on the Fourth, with what seemed like two-thirds of the town’s population at Thornapple Lake, where there was something doing all day long. In addition to fishing, swimming and boating, there was an Independence Day program in the af- hours a day! Stop by and see one of our hair stylist experts I The Mirrors image „AM6 mhmom nuafle CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 2, 1980—Page 5 MEMORIES, cont, and red fire, and Mac and his boys took such places of safety as they could find behind chimneys and for two minutes dodged sky rockets. Many thought the building would be set on fire, but it was not, and no one was injured. • July 4, 1907.. .The Fourth of July in Nashville was very quiet aside from the ball game, which was noisy enough. There were no casualties, although there might easily have been serious damage done by a sky rocket which went wrong. It was fired from in front of McKinnis’ grocery, and instead of going up in the air it took a bee-line up Main Street, narrowly missing a lot of people and finally poking its sharp nose through the side of the building occupied by Mike Felice. No damade, except a big hole through the siding...Many of our local citizens had private displays offireworks for the benefit of the little folks. July 4, 1923...The Grand ’n Glorious Fourth was safely and sanely observed here. In fact, Nashville was a deserted village, everyone having gone to some nearby town where things were livelier. Student trainee from Vermontville appointed to Hastings FmHA office Diane Casteele of Ver­ montville has been ap­ pointed as a student trainee at the Hastings Farmers Home Administration Office in preparation for a career as a county supervisor with the agency upon her graduation from Michigan State University next year. Mrs. Casteele is majoring in agriculture and natural resources at MSU and will ■pend this summer in training at the FmHA office. As a student trainee, Mrs. Casteele will be working with County Supervisor Diane Casteele of Vermontville, a senior at Michigan State University, will be spending this summer as a student trainee at the Hastings Farmers Home Administration office. Here, she reviews a proceedure manual in the agency's new office. Belize visitor in Eaton County Mrs. Alicia Harrison, tension Family Living Senior Home Economics program. officer from Belize (for­ While in Eaton County she merly British Honduras) was honored by a luncheon in Central American visited Eaton Rapids with the extensively with Eaton and Petrieville Extension study Ingham families as part of group as hostess. the International Exchange The Jack Tirrell family Program through the Ex- farm was of great interest to BUYA JOHN DEERE TRACTOR NOW AND YOU'LL SAVE ON FINANCE CHARGES. LEASE NOW AND YOUR PAYMENTS WILL BE DISCOUNTED 15 PERCENT! Mrs. Harrison. While there she and Marion Tirrell discussed the pen pal ex­ change between Eaton Extension Homemakers and 77 Belizean women. Agnes Hill, Anna Mae Conley and the John Locke family hosted many other activities in and around Eaton County. Mrs. Ann Ross arranged for consultations with Dean Lois Lund, MSU College of Human Ecology, Dr. Doris Wetters of the Michigan Extension Family Living ^program, State Extension Director Gordon Guyer, Frank Madaski of Extension International programs, and other Extension agents. After attending College Week and 4-H Exploration Days at Michigan State University, Mrs. Harrison spent the weekend at the Ross home in Charlotte where her activities included shopping in die local stores, attending church and holding further planning sessions with Ingham Ex­ tension Home Economist Margaret Bucklin, the Ross Wight’s and Jane Goudreault of Olivet Community Education.' Nashville residents named to Dean’s list at Argubright Two Nashville area residents were recently named to the Spring Term Dean’s List at Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. Julie DeCamp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeCamp; and Cindy Elliston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Elliston became eligible for the Dean’s list by receiving a 3.5 or better grade point Buy a new 90- to 180-hp John Deere Tractor or a used tractor and no finance charges will accrue until March 1. 1981. The same money-saving offer applies to implements purchased with the tractor. If you're thinking of leasing a row-crop tractor, now is the time. Lease payments on the new John Deere Tractor of your choice—along with match­ ing implements—will be discounted 15 percent. A 10 per­ cent lease payment discount will be given on other new John Deere equipment. Stop in and visit with us soon. We can help your dollars do more. 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Besides MSU, Mrs. Casteele has attended Ohio University, Central Michigan University, Saginaw Valley College, and the Missouri Auction School in Kansas City. Mrs. Casteele, a native of Columbus, Ohio, and her husband, Dennis, have been residents of Vermontville for the past three and one-half years. They have a seven­ year-old son, Scott. The Hastings FmHA office recently moved into new quarters at 388 W. Woodlawn and in addition to Meyer and Neuhardt, it is staffed by Mrs. Lois Spyker, county office assistant; Margret Matson, county office clerk; and Sheila Bobo and Susan Havens, summer aides. immunizationclinic notice Save money! Save time! Prevent fears! Prevent “spoiled days”! Immunize now! Each year many children become ill unnecessarily because they have not had their immunization.. Illness results in added expenses, missed holidays and fretful days and nights. Much of this •could be prevented by taking time for immunizations. Some say that failure to have your child immunized is “child neglect”. Mom and Dad, the decision is yours at this time. Come and join the crowd going to the Health Department to obtain the necessary immunizations for your child. Now is the time. Do not wait until your child becomes a statistic, have Family planning clinic scheduled Information, counseling supplies, pap smears, pregnancy testing, infertility counseling and referral offered at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Family Planning Program. Evening clinics by ap­ pointment on July 10 & 24, 1980. Call in or stop in each Monday or Thursday, 11:00 4:00, 110 N. Cochran Ave. Phone 543-0172 or 543-2430. No charge. Teens welcome, parental permission not required. (7-29) William Meyer and Assistant County Supervisor Timothy Neuhardt and will have an opportunity to see all phases of the county operation. This summer, Mrs. Casteele’s training schedule will include on-the-job op­ portunities in appraisels, debt servicing, farm supervisory visits, and pre­ loan closings. One of five trainees in the state, Mrs. Casteele arrived at the Hastings office June 9. Since that time, she recently attended a district seminar in Benton Harbor which them immunized now. Immunization clinic will be held Monday, July 7,1980, at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Children must be ac­ companied by one of their parents or a legal guardian. Many Wedding Plans to choose frotjn ... Starting at $18000 For (48) 4x5 and (1) 8x10 COLOR and ALBUM Ph. 374-7337 Special BREAKFAST Nashville V.F.W. Aux. 8260 SUNDAY,* JULY f6th Serving ... 8:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Coffee, Juice, Milk, Sausage, Ham, Hash Browns, Eggs & Pancakes 4th Annual M.V. Softball Association SLO-PITCH Tournament July 18,19 and 20 MEN and WOMEN CLASS "B" & BELOW — LIMIT ... 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CO. — COUNTRY CORNERS Form Martlet 2 miles N. of Nashville at M-66 & State Rd. 517*852*1945 OPEN 7 DAYS Monday thru Saturday 10 to 6 Sunday 10:30 to 3:30 Bakery - Cheese * Produce * Honey Lawn and Garden * Gifts Village of Nashville terminating the agreement with the Village of Nashville to use the Township Hall for Village meetings effective June 30, 1980. Motion by Tobias, sup­ ported by Hughes to reim­ burse Attorney David Dimmers $500.00 for making an adjustment when negotiating with Richard and Yvonne Harris to pur­ chase needed land on Greggs Crossing Road for the Sewer Project., All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Rizor, sup­ ported by Babcock, that the following bills be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All Ayes. Motion Carried. GENERAL Michigan Bell......... 8.25 Consumers Power (Office) ............... 64.30 Consumers Power (Street Lights).... 830.45 Hastings Sanitary Service................ 1,575.00 Kelley’s 5c to$1.00 18.55 Foote, Iles, Foote & Lloyd 192.00 Cadillac Overall Supply.. 4.85 Newhouse Equip. Co... 132.00 Maple Valley News 75.35 Chemi-Trol Chemical Company........... 28.82 General Electric... 13.20 Blue Cross - Blue Shield ..'............ 506.94 American Bankers Life ....................... 109,50 Hometown Lumber 69.83 Sidewalk Buy now and SAVE up to JULY Sth ONLY! (ALL SALES FINAL!) Don't miss this chance to really SAVE! GARAGE & EQUIP. Michigan Bell............ 42.62 Consumers Power... 61.57 Energy Conservation Systems ............... 1,575.00 Hometown Lumber ... 48.81 Galesburg Lawn Equip. 25.26 Farmers Gas & Oi 30.42 Todd Automotive Inc..... 633 Fire Extinguisher Service....... ..11.10 Kent Oil Co..... .399.63 Carl’s Markets ..37.92 Nashville Hardware .. .23.00 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply............... 45.38 Lass Motor Sales, Inc......... /.......... .50.26 Maple Valley Implement, Inc.............................162.40 PARKS & LIBRARY Lass Motor Sales 3.02 Nashville Coop Elev. . .71.35 POLICE DEPT. Michigan Bell..... ..23.16 Kent Oil Co.......... 160-88 Ed Johncock....... ..13.00 Simon Pharmacy (Dry Cleaning) 7.85 WATER & SEWER Michigan Bell (Water) ..6.80 Michigan Bell (Sewer) . 18.53 Consumers Power (Water) ............ 403.59 Consumers Power (Sewer) ............ .173.07 Hometown Lumber 9.80 Nashville Hardware 99 Michigan Hydrant & Valve.......... 227.82 Duane Hamilton Excavating, Inc............................ 160.00 Total Communications .15.00 U.S. Postmaster ....... 43.50 WATER BOND INTEREST REDEMPTION U.S. Farmers Home Administration..... 8,600.00 SEWER CONSTRUCTION Dimmers & Anderson .500.00 Contractor Publishing Company................. 440.00 STREET DEPT. Nashville Hardware ..... 2.70 Michigan Chloride Sales 1,664.55 Rieth-Riley Construction Company........ 297.57 Municipal Supply ..34.20 Bemis State Barricading Div.................. 102.33 Motion by Hughes, sup­ ported by Rizor to spend $500.00 from the Sewer Construction Fund for ap­ praisal of the William Roberts property the Village Purchased and the property William Roberts purchased as per E.P.A. Relocation Act. Approval for this was given by Max Richards of Region V of E.P.A. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Tobias, sup­ ported by Rizor, to appoint Don Williams to a three year term on the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Lonny Kienutske, asked for the record as a concerned citizen, that the Village Council bring a list of specifications to keep the Nashville Sanitary Landfill open back to the next regular meeting of the Village Council. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Tobias that all Village Meetings after July. 1, 1980 will be held at the Nashville Community Center (old Water Woiks building) at comer of North Main St. and Philadelphia Street. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion to adjourn by Hughes and supported by Hinckley. Meeting ad­ journed at 9:40 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Susan Corkwell, Clerk BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS July 3 - 4-H Poultry Fitting and Showing Clinic, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. July 7 - Barry County Fair Superintendents meeting, 8 p.m., Fairgrounds, Hastings. July 9 - District III Holstein Show, Mason. July 9 - 4-H Saddle Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. July 10 - State Farm Management Tour, Montcalm County. July 12 - 4-H Non-Livestock Project Judging, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Barry County Fairgrounds, Hastings. July 14 - 4-H Demonstrations, 10-12 a.m., Barry County Fair, Hastings. July 13-19 - Barry County Fair, Fairgrounds, Hastings. July 17 - Ladies Day at the Fair, 1:30 p.m., Fairgrounds, Hastings. Homemaker Awards will be presented. Program theme: “You Can Do III” July 18 - 4-H & FFA Market Livestock Project Sale, 2 p.m., Fairgrounds, Hastings. July 21 - State 4-H Dog Show, East Lansing. July 22-24 - Michigan Forages Expo - 1980, Michigan State University, East Lansing. SALE JULY Sth Huge CRAFT, FLEA MARKET and SIDEWALK SALE PUBLIC INVITED ... to set up and display crafts and rummage items. Nashville Auto & Farm Supply DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE NO CHARGE - Plenty of Space' reservation... 852-9338 Curtis Craft Center 205 S. Main St., Nashville �JhgMggley°lley News,_Noshville. Wednesday, July 2, 1980 — Page7 .ON MAIN STREET .. r 7 081 Extends A Hearty Welcome to All Horseshoe Pitchers Eagles, & Holiday Visitors! ashviHe Auto B A>c. PAID FOR BY THE NASHVILLE CHAMBER AND PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 2. 1980— Poge 8 Children's Story Hour starts next week in Nashville by Susan Hinckley A slat depicting the life of Charles and Agnes Putnam will be the highlight of a funfilled Children’s Story Hour, which gets underway at Putnam Public Library next Tuesday and continues throughout July. The summer story hour perpetuates a tradition that was institued at the library shortly after the facility first opened in 1923 in a home bequeathed for that purpose by the Putnams. Stories, movies, crafts and a picnic are on the agenda in addition to the skit which is to be written and staged by the 5th and 6th graders at- tending the Story Hour sessions. Classes for the programs planned in conjunction with Story Hour will be divided by age group. Youngsters from 4 years old through 1st grade will be treated to a theme based on Mickey Mouse. The “me” concept, stressing self-awareness and self­ confidence, will be the theme of programs geared for children from 2nd through 4th grade. Under the direction of Nashville’s Friends of the Library organization, the Children’s Story Hour is open to all children age 4 and up. Any child under four must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. The sessions run from 10 a.m. until 12. noon each Tuesday of July, starting on the 8th A picnic in Putnam Park will conclude the final July 29th session. It is expected that the costumed skit portraying the Putnam family will be presented at the library earlier that day. Anyone desiring additional details on the Children’s Story Hour may contact Joy Peake, presdient of the local FOL. From our readers Beautiful campus or copy questions from work there has been a need for a quality education? That is books designed to be written light for the parking lot in the question for Bellevue in, just so it could be passed front of the middle school. A School District taxpayers. It on to another student. wooden pole was left at the appears that the Bellevue Last fall, I personally new high school by the School Board chooses a asked the school board about electric company, which beautiful campus over using textbooks and work could be used to putlights on. quality education for our books that students could When the suggestion was children. write in. I was told the work made to do so, one board For almost five years I books were too expensive to member asked if the wood have gone to school board buy each year and I was pole would detract from the meetings and heard citizens assured that there were beauty of the school and if it bring up problems of all enough textbooks for wouldn’t be better to buy a kinds. Everything from .everyone. metal pole. problem teachers to their It is too expensive to have At almost all board children not having text- meetings for the last three work books and textbooks books. Just this spring I months, it seemed to me that yet on June 24th the school heard of students being most of the discussions by board, without a moments assigned two to a book and the school board 'concerned hesitation, voted to take students being required to beautifying the school $175,000.00 out of the general campus. The school board is fund and transfer it to the spending money like there is building fund. For all your no tomorrow. It doesn’t The same problem INSURANCE NEEDS matter if a contractor under teachers are still at the See or Call.., bid a job, just go ahead and school and they probably pay him what he asks for always will be, but that TDKSAJONKS over the bid. $175,000.00 from the general I wonder if the school fund could have purchased a board even tryed to sell the lot of textbooks arid work old high school for salvage or books that are dearly if theyjust asked the salvage needed. How many more companies ‘What is it going years will the students have to cost us to have the to go without the needed building removed’. As it is. tools to get a quality now, it is costing us education? $19,500.00 to have the old It is becoming my im­ building removed and the pression that the Bellevue board has been given a cost School Board is more in­ estimate of $23,000.00 to terested in improving the brick over a block wall that beauty of the Village of will be left, just to beautify Bellevue by giving it the elmentary school looks of a college town, than the campus. it is in giving our children a The school board received quality education. What a report that if all planned beautification project for the projects were completed, Village of Bellevue is the there would be a $60,000.00 School Board going to spend cost over budget. The old our tax money on next? ''tyto-Owners high school removal and Charles L. Woodbury Insurance brick wall totaling $42,500.00 3030Section Rd. Vermontville is two-thirds of that over Nashville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 budget projection. For a number of years TRUMBLE AGENCY — VACATION — Church School July 7 thru 11 9-11 a.n Age: Kindergarten thru 6th grade EVERYONE WELCOME/ Sponsored by the ... METHODIST & CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES of Vermontville Registration preferred but not necessary! | Call 725-0258 or 726-0088 In the Childrens' Room at Putnam Public Library, Jill Peake, 12, a junior member of the Nashville Friends of the Library, displays a poster she made to promote the July Story Hour program. Admiring her handiwork are Debbie Corkins, 11, (left) and Kerri Lamie, 7. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Nashville's Class of '55 gathers for reunion In honor of the 25th anniversary of their high school graduation, members of Nashville's Class of 1955 gathered Saturday evening at the lovely Gun Lake home of Randy and Nancy (Pennock) Knowles. Twelve of the 35 surviving classmates and their spouses were present for a happy time of reminiscing, boating and enjoying the scenic setting in beautiful weather. Present from the Class of *55 were, from left, kneeling: Raymond Graham Graham, Forrest Burd, Robert Shapley; standing, from left: Susan Murphy Hinckley, Donald Augustine, Clara Burdick Spoelstra, Nancy Pennock Knowles, Shirlie Brumm Augustine, Joanne Hickey Orsborn, Joyce Everett Aspinall, Pauline Kosbar Orsborn, and Jack Green. Also during the evening a phone call from California was received from Fred Hamilton, NHS ’55, who spoke with all his former classmates at the party. Before the evening concluded, plans were made to make the gathering an annual affair. The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) Theodore Fox graduates cum laude from Trinity University During the recent com­ Theodore P. Fox, a graduate of Maple Valley mencement in Texas, the High School, received a university awarded 396 bachelor of arts degree in undergraduate and 57 sociology, cum laude, from graduate degrees. Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of William S. Fox of 421 3rd Street in GARAGE SALE: First time for several families. July 3-6, Vermontville. As an undergraduate 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday Theodore Fox was a trustee through Sunday. 1 mile south scholar. He has been ac- of Nashville on M-66. cepted as a student in health care administration at HOUSE PAINT: White Trinity, rny, and has also been Latex,' $9.97; white oil, offered a graduate $12.49; red barn, $11.49. Hometown Lumber, .Nash­ assistantship. Action Ads ville. FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle • Nashville, Ml. ★ . Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 Bushre Plumbing RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Cal/... CARL BUSHRE LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER 517-726-0036 �Nashville probes alternatives for landfill by Susan Hinckley Faced with the potential closure of Nashville’s sanitary landfill, Nashville village officials Thursday took the first step to convert the site to a transfer station and resource recovery facility. “The establishment of a transfer station at the old site would be an acceptable alternative to the landfill,” advised Terrance A. Hart­ man, environmental sanitarian with the Resource Recovery Division of the Michigan Dept, of Natural Resources, in a letter to Leon Frith, head of Nashville’s Dept, of Public Works. “Along with the transfer facility a small scale recycling program for white goods, paper and glass could be established,” Hartman added. His letter said that in order for the DNR to issue a license to Nashville to continue operation of the present municipal landfill facility, facility, itit would be necessary for the village to agree to perform a complete hydrogeological survey and establish a groundwater monitoring system for the site, located on E. Casgrove Street near Nashville’s southeastern boundary. After an on-site meeting last month between Hart­ man and Frith, it was determined that the cost of the state requirements would be substantial and not feasible at this time. Hartman also pointed out in his letter that the minimum bond for a solid waste transfer station is $4,000 as opposed to $20,000 for a landfill. In addition, it is not necessary with the new a facility to submit restrictive deed, an instrument which places a 15year covenant on sale or Former Nashville resident dies in Florida David Perry, 40, a former Charlotte and Mrs. Joe Nashville resident, died June (Kathryn) Mix of Hastings, - 18 in an auto accident at in addition to a sister and Jacksonville, Florida, where half-brother in Hastings and he had resided the past 10 a brother in Sunfield. Services were held June 23 years. He was a selfat Jacksonville. Attending employed contractor. David attended Nashville from Nashville were his schools and was married to sisters-in-law, Mrs. Tim the former Rosetta Ebersole (Bessie) Smith and Mrs. of Nashville. He is survived Kendal (Betty) Wilcox. His by his wife and four sons: parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Brian, Bradley, Dale and Burton Ebersole, former local residents, live at Green Carl, all of Jacksonville. Springs, near David is also survived by Cove his parents, James Perry of Jacksonville. VERMONTVILLE, continued from front IM will be open for viewing. In addition, arts and crafts will will be displayed in the park throughout the day. Entertainment is planned as well. An ice cream social, sponsored by the Eaton County Historical Com­ mission, also will be' part of the festivities. A waterball fight is planned for 5 p.m. by the Vermontville Fire Depart­ ment. Childrens games start at6 and the day will conclude with an interesting program in the opera house. Provisions have been made to proceed with the event in case, of rain. 'rflikllr*®® ^W S^’ ■■ ?*£ ?r*T«£j»*«*k£M rT?«j»*«*kM1* ’J?* iper ™ ,CT^iW1*" •S •*S* *S* Turn ‘unwanted’, unused unneeded items into CASH Phone 945-9554 — CALL TODAY — AZOR’S EDGE STYLE Professionally designed f°r your hair, your features^ and your lifestyle. Call 948-8767 for your APPOINTMENT... Men, Women & Children CALL TODAY! I TANNING BOOTHS REDKEN OPEN: . Alrpost Here. OPEN: Mon.^ Mo thru 12 L Court SL, Hasting FMoieieiesMTeT HA|RDEsigNERS, alternate use of a landfill after final closure. “Once nce you call ca it a landfill an, you have a 15-year liability,”, Sylvia yva Dulaney uaney, Barry County Grants Coordinator, advised the council Thursday. “The reality is that no landfill is going to be legal within a few years. Landfills are very, very very ' rsy risky businesses for municipalities to be in.” Dulaney was present to offer her help in seeking potential grant funding for a portion of Nashville’s proposed conversion project. The Nashville council had no concrete estimates Thursday on cost of construction of the transfer station and resource recovery facility, which is expected to include a concrete ramp, a 42-yard steel dumpster biox, and a small metal building to houses materials collected for recycling, fencing of the site may also be needed in ad­ dition to a new drive through the site. Dulaney suggested that Nashville and the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove join together in establishment of the new facility, as the townships may also face closure of their present landfill located on Morgan Road, west of Nashville. “It would be cheaper in the long run for the municipalities as well as the citizens (who used the landfill), if you all go in together,” said Dulaney. She said after consulting recently with the proposed dumpster hauler and various county officials, it was determined that the Nash­ ville site would be better for the conversion project because of its more con­ venient location. “It would serve the most people with the least amount of driving,” said Dulaney. The council moved unanimously to move toward development of a transfer station and resource recovery site in cooperation with the two townships, and also authorized Dulaney to secure cost figures for the conversion and seek potential funding. She suggested Thursday that a portion of a $405,000 HUD Community Block Grant already designated for various projects in the greater Nashville area might be re-allocated for the proposed landfill conversion project. In other business Thur­ sday, the council heard Brifce Kuffer, regional consultant with Williams & Works, engineers on Nashville’s proposed $4.8 million sewer expansion project, explain the bid opening process which is set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at the Community Center building in Putnam Park. “There is lots of en e ­ thusiasm for the Nashville project,” said Kuffer.. He said contractor response has been good to bid advertising published in trade journals. Using approximate figures, Kuffer said 47 contractors have taken out plans and specs on the collection system portion of the project; 42, on the lift stations; and 55, on the treatment facility. Kuffer expects con­ struction to start sometime in August after “apparent low bids” are reviewed by his firm and various government agencies responsible for ad­ ministering the more than 80 percent federal and state grants approved for the Nashville project. The council agreed to check with the village at­ torney on the legality of a 1911 village ordinance controlling “hawkers and peddlers” in Nashville. The council said they would seek a review and update after hearing Ahmo Jordan, owner of Country Corners CARD OF THANKS I want to thank all my Relatives and friends for the many trips to the hospital and the four weeks that I was there and the cards, flowers and plants. Especially Clarence and Bunny Shaw, who have kept me in lovely flowers both in the hospital and since I came home. Thanks to Dr. Hawkins and his office personnel, without his office nurse, Pat Bowerman, my stay at Pennock would have been much harder. Pennock Hospital is undoubtedly the best one I have ever been in and I’ve been in many. The nurses and helpers are super. Eleanor Staup CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to a host of friends who remembered me while I was in the hospital and convalescing at home. The cards, calls and many prayers were sure ap­ preciated very greatly. And a prayerful thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Intensive Care Unit and third floor at Pennock Hospital. God’s blessings to all. JohnR. Mason CARD OF THANKS On June 22, we were completely surprised with a party which gave us the most memorable day of our lives. We hope that all of those who had anything to do with helping us to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary will look beyond our simple thanks and know what is really ih our hearts. Our pride in our grandsons, Chris and Aaron, and■ in our daughter and son-in-law (Lana and Dennis Holly of Portland), who put all of this in motion, knows no bounds. Dema Wright, the cake was beautiful. Thank you. Thanks to the Con­ gregational Church for the use of the Griswold room and to those friends and relatives who helped with the decorating, serving, and all those chores it takes to make this kind of party a success. To our friends, neighbors, and family thanks for coming. Your being there made our day. Your cards and gifts will be lasting reminders ofyour part in our celebration. We love you we’ll never forget you, and may God bless you all. Dale & I ngrid Northrup STOCK UP ON... Market, ask for licensing or other controls on door-todoor and sidewalk peddlers and solicitors who, he said, hurt local merchants who have something invested in the community. Most of the hawkers are outsiders and contribute nothing to the village, Jordan said. It’s a boy! Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Jarrard of Route 3, Nashville are the parents of a new baby boy who arrived at 7:27 a.m. on June 22. Born at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, the baby weighed nine pounds and ttyree ounces. The Jarrard’s also have a four-year-old son, Randy. M.V. women’s softball association Scores from games played June 24 and 26. Dan’s Fillies 19, South End 9; Johnnies Pit Stop 3, Leach Logging 5; Baptist 21, Steak House 39; Family 7, Mc­ Donald’s 1. Thursday Night Ewings 18, Trumbles 4, Furlong Variety bye. Action-Ads FOR SALE: Late cabbage plants, field grown. Wallace Graham, 3814 Curtis Rd., Nashville, Phone 852-9767. (7-8)____________________ SHINGLES: $27.21 per sq.; roll roofing, $9.07; roof coating, $11.69.. Hometown Lumber, Nashville. Coca Cola film 2-liter and depend on US for fust Photo Finishing Service! lightweight BJBJ JBBB V| plostic container BIC SHAVERS 4 pat ^ 2 p acks/spo Tatung - deluxe scillating FANS 4 in stock, 2 eachSAAgg 12 inch....... Zv $2388 9 inch Johnson & Johnson 260 Re9- Size 6 Cotton Balls £‘ 69c Reg. I WE WILL BE CLOSED ALLDAY July 4fh °- get ready for SUPERr OUr SUPER S’OEWALKSALE I ;..on July 5H, Simon Pharmacy \ / HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5:30 PHONE 852-0845 NASHVILLE / �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Wednesday, July 2, 1980 — Page 10 Cole - Rood united TROWBRIDGE SERVICE 130 S. Main Street — VERMONTVILLE — Will Be At a candlelight wedding bridesmaids. All wore rose service, Nadine Rosalie Cole chiffon dresses with a white and Daniel Jay Rood ex­ lace bodice and trimmed changed vows at the First with wide white lace. They Baptist Church in Charlotte. all carried lighted can­ The bride, a 1977 graduate dleholders with coordinating of Maple Valley High School, silk colored flowers around is the daughter of Mr. and the base. The groom’s attendants Mrs. Vance Cole of Charlotte. The groom is the were Mike Rood as bestman son of Mr. and Mrs. John and Brian Nelson, Scott Schalow and Ben Carr as Rood, also of Charlotte. The April 19 wedding was groomsmen. Ushers were performed by the Reverend Jeff Stults and Tom Dickinson. Richard Swanson. Stephanie Schwab was the Debbie Harman, a friend of the bride, sang “Because” flowergirl and Brandon and the “Wedding Prayer” Geddes was ringbearer. A reception was held in the accompanied by Joyce church Fellowship Hall with Freeman at the organ. The bride’s gown was wedding cake being topped organza over taffeta with traditional bride and fashioned with a V-neckline groom. Servers were Nettie with bodice of chantilly lace Baum, Pat Woodhams, and pearls and ruffled yoke. Diane Cutting, Sarah Carr, Sleeves were a full bishop Crystal Grant and Becky style accented with lace. A Houghton. Denise cole was in full skirt with ruffle trim charge of the guest book with gave the gown a four-tiered Ryan Cole and Dana Cole effect and finished in a distributing programs. Hosting the wedding were chapel length train. Her veil had a camelot cap Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Cole with chantilly lace and and Mr. and Mrs. Greg Sch­ pearls and ended in a chapel wab. The newlyweds are length which was of nylon illusion with rolled edges to residing at 434 State Street in complete the look. She Charlotte. The groom, a 1977 carried a bouquet of pink sweetheart roses, car- graduate of Ionia High nations, and baby’s breath School, is employed at tied with white lacy ribbon. Highyield Farms in Grand The bride’s attendants Ledge. The bride, a 1979 graduate were Shannon Bowen as maid of honor, followed by of of Lansing Business In­ Diane Harman, Corrine stitute, is working part-time Cole, and Amy Cole as at the legal firm of Notan and Dallas in Eaton Rapids. Engagements - CLOSED Stierley - Simpson Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Stierley of 715 Durkee St. announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth Ella to Edgar B. Simpson, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. Simpson, Sr. of Wellington, Illinois. The couple plan an Oc­ tober 11 wedding in Danville, Illinois. June 28th 'tn July 14th Maple Valley's Summer Elementary Band program started Monday for alll iinterested band students who will be sixth and seventh grade students. The sessions are held from 9-10 a.m. in the high school band room. There s still time to join. For additional information, contact the high school at 852-9275. HOMETOWN DAYS July 12,1980 Vermontville Village Square 10:30...0pening Ceremonies 10: 30...Crafts in Park (visiting all day) 11: 00...Planting Bicentennial free 1:00...Potluck Picnic, bring a meat dish and one other dish to pass pllus your own tpble service & cloth. Beverage furnished. ... throughout the day I 2 to 4...Tour of Homes - Historical Sites Museum Open Ice Cream Social ...by Eaton County Historical Comm. 5: 00...Water Ball Fight Vermontville Fire Fighter's Men & Women Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! State Representative, SATURDAY REGISTRATION - Governor Milliken has signed into law SB 1111, which eliminates the requirement that local election clerks keep their offices open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Saturday preceding the close of registration for an election. TAX HOLIDAY? - The House may soon consider HB 5877, which would reduce the state sales tax on American-made cars for a 30-day period starting in the near future, in order to stimulate sales of new cars and improve employment in the auto industry. OPEN MEETINGS - The Attorney General has ruled that the 18-hour minimum notice required for special meetings of public bodies is not met if the public has no access to the notice for any of the 18 hours, as with Friday-afternoon posting for Monday. WELFARE FRAUDS - The Attorney General has charged 31 people with receiving nearly $320,000 in welfare benefits to which they were not entitled, either because they had a job or had multiple benefits. Meanwhile the House has approved HB 5783, which would cut off ADC benefits to students 18 to 21 years old, who are now the only ones of that age group who can receive ADC. I supported this long overdue reform. OBSCENITY UPDATE - The House will soon vote on HB 5242, which would outlaw the distribution of sexuallyoriented materials that exceed the “customary limits of candor and decency” in Michigan. This replaces and ex­ pands upon the Michigan Supreme Court’s 1979 obscenity standard, which in turn replaced a prior law which the Court found unconstitutional. AGE LIMITS - The Michigan Supreme Court has essentailly upheld a provision in our state constitution which prohibits any person older than 70 from being elected or appointed to a judgeship. A 71-year-old judge had callenged it. Also, SB 766 is now law; it allows discrimination based on age in order to provide housing for senior citizens. NO TURFING -The Governor has signed into law HB 5437, which outlaws the “turfing” fad of driving onto land of farms, schools and private homes and purposely destroying grass, trees, shrubs, plants or crops with the vehicle being driven. DEVELOPMENT SITES - Now available is the 1980 Michigan Plant Location Directory, which lists more than 800 available sites for companies to locate or expand in our state. Copies are free from Office of Economic Develop­ ment, P.O. Box 30225, Lansing48909; or (517) 373-0637. CHERRY CAPITAL - Michigan produces more than 70 percent of the red tart cherries grown in the United States and this year’s crop will soon be arriving in your local store. 1980 production is expected to be 40 percent over last year’s; pits are detected and removed by computer! Action-Ads Door Prizes * Variety Entertainment Carl’s Ad Deadline — Ernest Nash BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. Community Events . . Elementary Summer Band begins A weekly report from—- 6: 00...Children’s Games 7: 30...Program in Opera House Sponsored by Vermontville Historical Society, Local Businesses & Service Organizations — PROVISIONS MADE IN CASE OF RAIN — MOTOR HOMES AND CAMPERS FOR RENT: By day or week, deposit will hold. Call Vacation Rentals, 945-9101, Hastings. (9-24) WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) Phone 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads! Wee-Hame DOLL HOSPITAL Now opened at: • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday ■ Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. 522 Kellogg Rd. Nashville ISABELLE V. DEAN, DOLL DOCTOR FARMER’S FEED TALKS STRAIGHT ABOUT OMOLENE vs. OATS | Many of you hare asked me hoir Purina9 Omolene9 compares to straight oats for horses. Let’s lake a step-bystep look at Omolene and oats and then compare their relative rdlue. PROTEIN Oats can vary from 7% to 12% in protein content. Purina guarantees you on the feed tag that Omolene contains 10% protein. What does this guaranteed analysis mean to you? It means that the Omolene in our store contains the best ingredients you can buy in this area. And you’re guaranteed that these ingredients will provide the right nutrients in the right form so your horse can use them. ENERGY Most straight grains break down as sources of energy.'' but here’s where Purina Omolene stands out. Look\at. some of the energy needs of a l.ftkh pound horse: . Energy Needs—1,200-pound Horse Body Maintenance—1 day Walking-4 hours Light Work-4 hours 16.400 Calories 17.400 Calories 27.400 Calories Using hours of light work for an example, a hors -nuist cat about ?? pounds of good. hvary oats to g> t Calories, orfust 18 pounds ofOmolene. That's because Omolene contains 22% more. Net Energy than oats, when you compare them poundfor pound. FEEDINGS PER BAG If you use a colfee can or a scoop to measure feed, your feed cost depends on how many times you can fill a feed box with a 50-pound bag. One 50-pound bag of Omolene fills a feed box almost one-and-a-half times as often as a 50-pound bag of horse oats. That's because Purina Omolene. has-4 2% more feed by volume. OMOLENE=BARGAIN ll/rd/rcr you buy Omolene for its guaranteed analysis. tlx high quality ingredients, or because it gires your horse more nd energy and more fcc([inys per bag. you'll sec why Omolene is Americas biggest bargain in horse nu­ trition. You'll see (i difference in your horse. YoiPll Set a difference in yourfeed bill. And you'’ll sei why dtpendable Purina Oamlt m gms Hilo ore .pui.ium feed boxes i <1 i y dog. -Closed July 4th & 5th* FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings PH. 945-9926 Purina... inn inti tomorrowwith research todav �The Mople Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday. July 2, 1980 — Page 11 Mary Smith retires from Barry County Medical Facility after 21 years By Elaine Gilbert' the facility on a part-time Mary E. Smith, a familiar basis and recalls that her personality at the Barry first day on the job was a County Medical Care showy, cold January 15,1959 Facility for more than 21 — 21 years and six months years, says she’s not retiring ago. — just shifting into a dif­ The new retiree says she ferent gear. has always enjoyed being Nonetheless, Friday was around older people and that,, Mary’s last day on the job accounts for much of the and the facility’s ad- enjoyment she experienced ministrator and co-workers on the job. Even as a joined in throwing a surprise youngster, Mary recalls a preference for listening to party in her hopor. Mary, who resides in rural the older folks talk at Vermontville, has been a church. Showing love and comfort nurse’s aide at the facility during most of her tenure to older people are what there. She has worked in the Mary tried to incorporate field of occupational therapy into her work at the facility, at the facility for the last two she said. “That’s what makes the years. She also has worked all three-shifts during her difference between good care and extra good care,” employment there. Mary started working at says Mary. She says she enjoyed doing a lot of extra little things to help make patients more comfortable and content in their surroundings, like helping to get someone’s glasses and filling similar requests. In commending Mary’s employment, Administrator E.K. Moghtader said, “We sincerely appreciate your more than 20 years of faith­ ful and dedicated service and caring for patients in our facility. “You’ll leave behind many friends among patients and employees who will miss you, but all of us wish you good health and happiness for the future.” During the retirement party, Mary received many lovely gifts and a money tree. Vermontville news by...Ava Kroger IXsS!' J***4J* J4J *sSi 2*^88 ^ *^ TESStil ®vow’hh split M'nfBrifflC WitaMBKlll vmnuteHta ■dHinpiwbx «HirsieaSTi taaHFxr Deepest sympathy is expressed to Phyllis Kilpatrick and Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick in the death of Russell. The large attendance at the services showed the esteem felt for him and his family by the community. Two 4-H members from Pennsylvania have been visiting Janice and Mark Siple. Miss Stacey Tinebaugh lives in East Berlin and Craig Pendinger is from York Springs. They hope to get together again next year. Mrs. Bernice Adrion ac­ companied her brother Robert and wife to Escanoba on Wednesday to visit their sister, Mrs. Lois Fisher. The two sisters will return to Vermontville this week for the rest of the summer. Mrs. Thelma Hall went to Ogdensburg, New York June 4 to spend nearly three weeks with Don and Molly Mitchell and family. While there, she attended the June 21 wedding of her grand­ daughter, Kathy-Mitchell, to Barry Brodbeck of Albany, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hulse of Bellevue, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hall of Caro and Margie Stone of Bellville also were there for the wedding. The newly married Mr. and Mrs. Brodbeck spent several days. at Higgins Lake. They came Friday to stay overnight with Thelma Hall, leaving Saturday to return to New York. The Hugh Hulse family were also Friday night guests. Mrs. Peggy Fisher and Mrs. Ollie Shumaker, first year coaches of girl’s soft­ ball, reporta very successful season with six wins and ho losses. Peggy presented all the girls with softballs saying “1980 Champs”, and one for Ollie saying “Champ Coach”. Ollie entertained all the team with a pool party on Tuesday. The girls really Her husband, Russell, recently retired as a janitor and bus driver for the Maple Valley School District. They are the parents of five children and a foster son: Douglas, Carolyn, Donald, David, Duane, and John Harris. There are nine grandchildren. Mary and Russell plan -to travel extensively now that both are retired. They will attend a family reunion in New York state and hope to see many relatives they haven’t seen in 50 years. Spending Christmas in Oregon with Russell’s mother is also on their itinerary. But before they hit the road, they’ll be devoting time woiking in the kitchen at Bible Church camp. “A Christian really never retires, but shifts into a different gear,” says Mary. Try freezing food for fun Now is the time to raid the garden or the herb garden to prepare for the winter months, according to Eaton Extension Home Economist Ann Ross. Things you might freeze now include rhubarb (just, wash it and cut it up and package it -- that’s all!), strawberries, parsley, chives, chervil, spinach, beet greens and green onion tops enjoyed themselves and were lucky to have nice weather. Peggy and Ollie were surprised and delighted when Sheri Forell presented them with T-shirts with “I Am the Coach” on one side and “Champs” on the back. Mrs. Leta Nagle ac­ companied Mrs. Mary Shaw to Mecosta on Tuesday to visit the Lloyd Bartholomew family. The ladies returned on Thursday. Miss Martha Zemke en­ tertained the Board of Directors, of the Eaton Russell K. Kilpatrick County "Retired School VERMONTVILLE — Mr. Personnel recently to honor Russell K. Kilpatrick, 61, of the outgoing officers and 414 S. Main, died Wed­ welcome the new ones. The nesday, June 25, 1980, at County picnic will be July 8 Borgess Hospital, at the Eaton Rapids Park. Kalamazoo. He was born Hermina Southern, Kate January 18, 1919 in Ver­ Snider and Elizabeth King montville, the son of Leeland attended a County Eastern and Florence (Faust) Star Picnic at Brookfield on Kilpatrick. Sunday. He married Phyllis Hager Misses Martha and on October 19, 1941 in Margreta Zemke and Mrs. Auburn, Indiana. Gunda Pennock of Nashville He was a rural route mail visited the Greater Lansing carrier for thirty-one years. Rose Show at the Lansing He was a W.W. II Veteran, Mall on Sunday p.m. Mr. serving in the Red Arrow Forrest Reinhart, a former 32nd Infantry Division MV principal, and his son, Medical Corp. Charles, received several He was a member of the awards. Vermontville The Vermontville Congregational Church', Historical Museum will be Vermontville American open on Saturday afternoons Legion and Childs Demary through July from 1:30-4:00 Post No. 222. p.m. Mrs. Hildred Peabody Mr. Kilpatrick is survived will hold the first craft class by his wife Phyllis; three on July 5 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. sons, Michael of Honolulu, Of course, July 12 is Home Hawaii, Steve of Lansing,’ Town Day and we hope to have many visitors. Aline (Lundy) Feighner The Congregational and FARMINGTON, MICH. — Methodist Churches are Mrs. Aline (Lundy) holding a Bible School July 7­ Feighner, 81, died Thursday, 11. June 19, 1980, at Batsford Have a safe and sane Hospital. She was born in Fourth! Plymouth, Michigan on June 18, 1899. She married Shirley Feighner of Nashville. He preceded her in death in ACTION-ADS 1954. Mrs. Feighner is survived HAVE A HIGHLY PROFITABLE & beautiful by one daughter, Shirley jean shop of your own. Smith of Farmington; one Featuring eaur ng thee latest aes in n jeans, eans, son, Kenneth of Nashville; Jim Taylor, 17, wields a paintbrush to color "no denims, tops and sport­ five grandchildren and four parking" strips on the curbing at the intersection of swear. swear. $16,500.00 includes great-grandchildren. Reed and Cleveland streets in Nashville last week. beginning Funeral services were beginning inventory, inventory, fixfixThe bright yellow markings were added throughout tures, training and Grand held at Thayer-Rock Funeral the village. Taylor, of Nashville, is one of several Opening. Opening. Can Can be be open open within within Home in Farmington on youths employed in Barry County this summer under 15 days. For details, call June 23. Burial was in the Comprehensive Employment Training Act program. anytime for Mrs. Waters at Lakeview Cemetery, Nash­ (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) (501) 568-5145. ■ ville. v Painting the town... Mary admires one of the lovely decorated cakes served at her surprise retirement party. (Reminderphotos) that you might ordinarily throw away. Strawberries and rhubarb may be frozen without sugar. Try freezing washed berries on a cookie sheet, before placing them in a plastic freezing bag. Freezer jams can be made from strawberries and rhubarb or a combination of the two. Pick-your-own markets for Obituaries and Kevin, of Kalamazoo; and his mother, Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick of Vermontville. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 28, from the Vermontville Congregational Church. Rev. David Fleming officiated. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Vermotville. Arrangements were made by the Vogt Funeral Home of Ver­ montville. strawberries are available in Barry and Eaton Counties. Even with limited freezer space, our own produce can be a real blessing for your food budget. For current information on freezing, call or come in to the Cooperative Extension Service office at 126 N. Bostwick Street, Charlotte. SOUTHEND welcomes little Christine Bernice FRITH into the world. Congratulations ROSE HOMETOWN LUMBER YARD 219 SOUTH STATE STREET Nashville...852-0882 CLOSED July4&5 AUCTION SALE of... ★ HOME FURNISHINGS ★ Having sold my home, I will sell all of the following, LOCATED: at 210 Queen Street, Nashville, on... 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P Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. .4. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) VtT Maple Valley News, Vol. 108, No. 6 — Wednesday. July 9,1980 Nashville sewer bids appear lower than estimated by Susan Hinckley The nation’s current economic slump may have had a beneficial effect on Nashville’s proposed $4.8 million sewer expansion program. When bids on the project were opened in formal proceedings in the village Wednesday, apparent low bids on two contracts of the 3-phase construction came in “substantially lower than estimated,” according to Bruce Kuffer, regional consultant with Williams & Works of Grand Rapids, engineers on the Nashville project. At Nashville’s June 26 council meeting, Kuffer had told village officials that there was “lots of en­ thusiasm for the Nashville project” and good contractor response to bid advertising that had been published in trade journals. Village officials and representatives of Williams & Works participated in the bid opening which commen­ ced at 1:30 p.m. at the Com­ munity Center building in Putnam Park. There were 19 bids received on Contract No. 1, for construction of the wastewater collection system. Apparent low bidder on that was Kamphuis Excavators of Grand Rapids, with a bid of $1,082,070. Engineers had estimated that portion of the project would cost $1.5 million. On Contract No. 2, for construction of lift stations, Michigan Electric, Inc., of Ravena was the apparent low bidder at $164,860. There were 12 bids received on the portion of the project wich engineers had estimated would cost $225,000. The only phase of Nash­ ville’s sewer project which resulted in bids being higher than estimates was for the lagoon - and irrigation treatment facility to be located on Greggs Crossing Road. Apparent low bidder Wednesday for building of that facility was Clark Construction of Lansing with a bid of $2,130,000. That portion of the project had been set at $1,900,000. in engineering estimates. Seven bids were received on Contract No. 3 (for the treatment facility). Williams & Works and Nashville’s village attorney will now review the bids to assure that all meet the necessary criteria for the various segments of the sewer project. A recommendation for award of contracts will'then be given to the Nashville village council. Prior to final award, the bids must also be reviewed by various federal and state agencies (EPA, DNR, and FmHA) responsible for ad- SSs ministering the more than 80 percent grants approved for the Nashville project. At Nashville’s June 26 council meeting, Kuffer predicted that “hard and fast construction” on the project would start sometime in August. He expects the project will take about a year to complete. * bs Village officials and representatives of Williams & Works process contractors' bids on Nashville's proposed $4.8 sewer expansion program at formal proceedings in Nashville Wednesday. During formal proceedings, Village Clerk Suzy Corkwell (left foreground) opened bids for the sewer expansion project. Participating in the proceedure were (from left) Bruce Kuffer and Ray Elliott of Williams & Works; Harold Christiansen, Village President; John Hughes, village trustee; Lonny Kienutske, sewer commission chairman; and Steve VandenBrink, Williams & Works. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Vermontville rolls out the welcome mat Saturday for “Hometown Day Village president finds surprise portrait in mural Harold Christiansen, Nashville village president and longtime head of the Nashville Maple Syrup Association, admires a surprise portrait of him which appeared last week on the newly-painted murals of the village's renovated waterworks building in Putnam Park. Using two photographs of Harold, local artist Dale Ann Morawski painted Harold's face on the man shown collecting maple sap by horse and sled in an oldtime syrup-making scene. Though his face was added without wou hiss knowledge, now Harold was pleased with the honor and admits the likeness is remarkable. Dale Ann, who has charge of the mural project, decided Harold was an appropriate model since he has donated so much time and effort to Putnam Park and the community Syrup project.. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) With “Hometown Day” approaching on Saturday, Vermontville residents are busy preparing to roll out the welcome mat to former residents who have been invited to come back “home” for a special round of activities. Hometown Day is the village’s way of wrapping up the bicentennial decade. The first homespun event was in 1976 and another was held in ’78. The event is sponsored by the Vermontville Historical Society and local organizations and merchants. Dean and Joan Hansen are co-chairmen of the festivities. All the fun will be centered in and around the village park. A 10:30a.m. ceremony will open the festivities featuring Eaton County Commissioner Edgar Fleetham as the keynote speaker. A 11 a.m. a tree planting ceremony will take place. A bronze plawue com- memorating the late Bridget Cunningham will be presented to the Vermontville Fire Department by the local historical society because of her generousity to the village. The park will serve as an open air arts and crafts gallery throughout the day with- many exhibitors ex­ pected. Entertainment will be another attraction. A highlight of Hometown Day is a 1 p.m. picnick reunion dinner on the north Continued on page 10— �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 9. 1900 — Page 2 Nashville News The recent Memories story on Nashville's early railroad brought a letter of appreciation last week from Kenneth A. Meade, a local native now of Franklin. “Thank you for the article,” he wrote. “It brought back many pleasant memories of train trips I have taken both to and from the old depot in Nashville and on other U.S. railroads.” His memories of the local train station go back to the years when he was growing up on a farm northwest of Nashville. “Anything mechanical always interested* me,” wrote Meade, who is now an Adjunct Professor of Engineering at Oakland University. "Whenever we had to go to the depot to meet someone or see someone off, I looked over the steam locomotives, with the hissing valves, in wonder and always a bit of fright since they were pretty awesome to a youngster. Meade’s maternal grandfather, Samuel J. Robinson, was a brakeman on the railroad from the early years until he died in the spring of 1896. “I have the metal strip saying ‘Brakeman’ which he wore on the-front of his uniform cap,” added Meade. “Also, a brass compass which he carried that has a tag attached saying *S. J. Robinson, Brakeman, M.C.R.R.’.” Meade has kindly offered to donate these items to the local history collection displayed in the Michigan Room at Putnam Public Library. “Trains were always fun to travel on,’’’ concluded Meade. In his years with General Motors when he was recruiting college graduates for the corporation, Meade Many Wedding Plans to choose from ... Starting at *18000 For (48) 4x5 and (1) 8x10 COLOR and ALBUM Ph. 374-7337 did a lot of traveling by train. “Most of the trips were enjoyable,” he commented. “Of course, the cars were no longer heated with wood burning stoves as mentioned in your article and the steam locomotives had largely been replaced with diesels which never seemed quite the same.” Recent Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (Judy) Terpening and family ofNashville were Mr. and Mrs. Bud Murray and children, Judy and Beverly, of Grand Ledge. Tuesday guests of the Terpenings for a barbecue dinner were Frog and Sarah Baines and Bow and Bert Black, all of Lansing. Prior to the evening meal, the visitors enjoyed an afternoon touring of Charlton Park Village and Museum' with the Terpenings. Enjoying a Saturday, June 28, trip to Cedar Point forr a day of fun at the amusement park near Sandusky, Ohio, were Judy Terpening of Nashville, Pat Friddle of Woodland, Barb Stauffer of Middleville, and Joyce Havens of Hastings. Visiting Mrs. Ruby Ball of Nashville for a recent weekend were her daughter, Mrs. Sandra Hunt, and granddaughter, Debbie, of Holt. Frank and Ione Klont of Charlotte were recent Saturday callers on his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis ofNashville. Later, all called on Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harmon of this village for an afternoon of visiting. Tuesday visitors of Mrs. Curtis were her brother, Marienus Klont, and his wife, Irma, of Pot­ terville. Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville was a Fourth of July weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hebert Hobley at their home on Jordan Lake in Lake Odessa. Sunday afternoon callers on Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Dennis, daughter and friend of Howell. Mr. and Mrs. Keith (Alice) McMillen ofNashville had as guest last week Mr. and Mrs. Something NEW in our Fabrics Dept. Extra Wide $049 Stretch TERRY... ...O yd. Wash & Wear Calico Prints.. $189 .. X Seersucker yd- eqq Fabric.......... . & yd. Get all your Sewing Needs at... Variety Store 115-117 N. Main in Nashville rh:85Z-9747 Charlie (Lee) Groom, for­ mer New Jersey residents whom the Me Millens met last winter when they camped as neighbors at Fiesta Grove north of Palmetto, Florida. The Grooms were in Michigan to visit their son at Troy and to spend a few weeks at his summer place near Durand. While visiting here, the Grooms enjoyed an ex­ cursion of Charlton Park Village and Museum with the Me Millens. They were also thrilled to see the horse­ pulling events at Lake Odessa Fair last week, as it was a new experience for them. - Originally from Canada, the Grooms sold their New Jersey residence two years ago and since that time have traveled the country in a 35 ft. travel trailer which they now call home. In the last two years, the Grooms have been in all 48 states in the continental United States and this fall expect to departon a flight to Hawaii before returning to Florida for the winter. Miss Kim Me Millon, daughter of Lowell and Joan Me Millon of rural Nashville, was surprised on her 16th birthday last Tuesday when friends and relatives gathered at her home for an evening party. Present for the occasion were Jeff Mead, Lisa Cogswell, Judy and Sam Loy and daughter, Connie and Ken Meade and sons, Debbie and “Mo” Morawski, Cathy and Rick Vessecchia, Suzy and Larry Corkwell and daughters, Gloria Johncock and grandchildren Scott and. Julie, Fred Harkness, Jerry Fager, and Pastor Lester De Groot and son Brock, all of Nashville; Mike Trumble and Judy Swan of Vermontville; Carrie Henry and friend, Stan, of Olivet; and, from Battle Creek, Lorraine Thompson, who made the birthday cake; Kim’s grandparents, Mary and Everett.Latta; and Kim’s aunt Mrs. Gerry Dayhuff and her son, John. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dingman of rural Nashville were in Charlotte Saturday, June 21, to attend the wed­ ding of their granddaughter, Denise Dingman, to Lee HUmmel. The birde is the daughter of Loren Dingman of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Richard (Geri) Huckendubler of Charlotte. Also attending the evening ceremony at the Free Methodist Church were Mrs. Mary . Huckendubler of Nashville and the bride’s maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sauders, former local residents now of New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Over 300 guests were present for the wedding and reception which followed at Kardel Hall. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Hummel of Charlotte, is a self-employed building contractor in partnership with his father. The bride is employed as a secretary in the real estate office of Century 21 in Charlotte. After a honeymoon trip to Toronto, Canada, the newlyweds will reside in Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schantz of Nashville were recent Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith of Battle Creek for a family By Susan Hinckley gathering at which 18 were present. Mrs. Viola Beystrum of Nashville recently returned from a 2-weeks visit with her son, Robert, at Port Clinton, Ohio. Robert drove to Michgian to pick up his mother. While in Ohio, a family reunion was enjoyed when Viola’s daughter and family, Doris and Ralph Cecil and son Roger of Alburquerque, New Mexico, arrived for a family visit. Also present for the occasion was the Cecil’s daughter Sarah, who lives at Port Clinton. A farewell breakfast featuring southern-style cooking was a fitting send-off Tuesday morning for Pastor Roger Claypool, his wife, Norma, Norma, and and children, children, Rog Rog and Barbara, Barbara, as as they and departed Nashville for their new new home home near near Bristol, Bristol, Virginia. The early morning event was hosted by Larry and Suzy Corkwell and daughters, Lisa and Becky Sue, of Nashville. There were 36 present for the breakfast which started at 3 a.m. and offered a menu of hot biscuits and gravy, bacon and eggs and smokies, a breakfast casserole, and warm strawberries. Delivering a farewell blessing was Rev. Lester De Groot of the Nashville Baptist Church, where Claypool had served as Youth Pastor. Present in addition to the Claypool and Corkwell families and Rev. and Mrs. De Groot and their children, Lynn- and Lisa, were: Mr..and Mrs. Chuck Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rollins, Mrs. Jean Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Me Millon and .Kim, Mr. and Mrs. “Mo” Morawski, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Vessecchia, Fred and Pual Harkness, Jerry Fager, John Mason, Gloria Johncock, all of Nashville; Mrs. Johncock’s grand­ children, Scott and Julie of Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Don Shook of Vermontville, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Reid of Hastings, and Mrs. Barbara Nann of Battle Creek. Accompanying the Claypools on the journey south to assist with the move were the Lyle Reids and Mrs. Nann. At 5 a.m. sharp, the caravan of travelers departed by truck, van and auto, all loaded with household goods. Many tears were evidenced at curbside. The new address of the Claypools will be: Rt. No. 4 Box 105, Abingdon, Va. 24210. The Roger Claypools were Thursday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Reid and family of Cadillac arrived Friday evening for a weekend visit with his parents,, Clarence and Margaret Reid of Nashville. Saturday, the Darwin Reids accompanied the Clarence Reids to Hastings to attend a 25th wedding anniversary celebration of Margaret’s sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Walter Endsley. Sunday dinner guests at the Clarence Reid home, in addition to the Darwin Reids of Cadillac, were Dave and Anetta Tredinnick and family of Hastings; Darrel and Karen Reid and family of Kalamo; Vaughn Reid and daughter Jennifer of Nashville; and Mindy and Arnie Reid, children and Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid of Nash- ville. The Arden Reids and daughter, Erica were Sunday evening callers. Monday evening supper guests of the Clarence Reids were Mrs. Roger (Norma) Claypool and children, Rog and Barbara; Mrs. Jean Reid of Nashville, and Ernie Whithey of Kalamo. Other Monday evening callers were Mrs. Harry (Sandy) Rollins of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wolf and baby son of Eaton Rapids. George Frith of Nashville is home after a week’s stay at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo to undergo kidney dialysis. Due to complications with a shunt which had been constructed by earlier surgery on his leftt arm, George had to undergo an additional operation to build a shunt in his rightt arm. arm. As soon as that is healed, healed, he he is is expected expected to to return return to to Borgess Borgess to to resume resume kidney dialysis on a regular basis until the medical equipment can be installed in his home. A sort of “This Is Your Life” photo display was the highlight of a June 22nd celebration in honor of the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. jand Mrs. Leslie Adams of rural Nashville. Pictures of the two from their early days until the present time were featured in a memory exhibit at the U. A. W. Hall in Hastings where the open house was staged. The occasion also marked Leslie's 81st birthday on June 25. Adams and the former Mabie Ostroth were married January 14, 1920 by Rev. Albert Ostroth, the bride’s uncle. The wedding took place in the home of the bride’s parents near Barryville, in the house where the Adams still reside. Because of inclement mid­ the winter weather, celebration marking the 60th anniversary was delayed until June. Over 200 friends and relatives signed the guest book, Mrs. Adams reports, and they came from Cadillac, Cassnovia, Newago, Lamont, Grand Rapids^ Middleville, Lake Odessa, Jackson, Charlotte, Bellevue, Vermontville, Battle Creek, Galesburg, Cloverdale, Nashville and Hastings and out-of-state, from' Indiana and Ohio. It was a very happy and delightful time for the Adams and their guests who spent the afternoon visiting, renewing old acquaintances and meeting new friends. Mr. and Mrs. Gayion Fisher of Nashville en­ tertained Sunday, June 29, for a birthday dinner in honor of their grandson, Brian Fisher of Woodland. Present for the event were Brian’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Linden Fisher of Woodland; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lackey and son, Chris of Lake Odessa; Mr. and Mrs. Eston Everetts of Woodland; and Mrs. Helena Lynch of Battle Creek. Charles Higdon of Charlotte, who spent many years as a rural mail carrier out of the Nashville Post Office, was honored on his 85th birthday when former co-workers and relatives gathered for a dinner last Tuesday evening at the Sugar Hut Cafe in Vermontville. Present for the occasion, in addition to Mr. and Mrs. Higdon, were daughter and family, Elaine and Rodney Russell and children of Mullekin, and granddaughters, Nancy Smith of Nashville and Laticia Smith of Hastings; and friends, Belinda Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Friddle, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas De Camp, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Brumm, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Face, Mr. and Mrs. Gayion Fisher, Mrs. Hazel Spidel, Mrs. Phyllis Rizor, Mrs. Doreen Sherman, and Glenard Showalter, all of Nashville. Pep and Margaret Snyder, formerly of Buchanan, are new residents at Maple Valley Arnos in Nashville. They are longtime friends of Al and Rose Smith, former local residents now ofLargo, Florida. Due to Margaret’s health, the Snyders moved to Nashville this summer to be near the. Smith’s daughter and family, Sonya and Bill Kjergaard. ! Styling Come in and have your hair shaped and styled for a breezyy and easy sum­ mer of no-haircare worries! HOURS: Mon; Tues; Thurs; Fri, 9-4:30 Sat; 9-1 Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0330 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 9, 1980__Page 3 JV b* »Jw w w h 5^ vSS '* ss» f»essSs 'tsi s feSs -* « !!«*QSS -sitS ;A?s! l' sit;? S’5* 5 &* § •«> •> fckjj** s(Mmwe 3* W (Mw KMh • £f** iu. LW Nashville News continued— The Nashville Christian Academy is the name chosen for a community school that is expected to open here in September, through a combined effort of local Protestant churches. The facility will be set up in the educational wing of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene on Fuller Street. Student applications will be accepted the last week of July at the Nazarene par­ sonage or church office. The first fund raising project for the school’s benefit will be collection of glass for recycling. Details may be obtained from Rev. Richard Wadsworth. The Nazarene’s Indian Lake Camp near Vicksburg will host a Church Camp Meeting from Sunday, July 13, through Sunday, July 20. There will be no Sunday evening service at the local Nazarene Church during that time, but morning worship service will be conducted as usual. From July 21 through 25, the facility at Indian Lake will serve as a Boys’ Camp; and from July 28 through August 1, it will host a Girls’ Camp. Additional details may be obtained by calling Rev. Richard Wadsworth.. Rev. and Mrs. Richard Wadsworth and family of Nashville were Fourth of July guests of Ted and Irma Reger of Farwell. Nashville News is somewhat abbreviated this *:S^mmdd *" ® ■WJ® **««** * fc^fifcfc ■ MMub IU al ta w tateiiWk Mt itataiCT st in^itauit t# instant Ity i ftlnddii M tfittai®: isjd .Msffitln ’ Mi iaMEwite fisiaOnta gn. tatfeijta*1 •j ^*Mk ifc sb IKU, BfcWW ■.-£ tf Ut no PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditcnes • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. .ROBERT CONSANI iPhone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated I cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to attend EWING WELL DRILLING WELb DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5T7) 726-0088 Vermontville, Michigan SMALLEY’S Small Engine Repair 220 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 517-726-0612 or 616-763-9697 • Chain saws • Edgers • Snow­ mobiles • Golf carts • Lawn mowers • Tillers • Snowblowers STOP OUT TODAY! HOMS: Mon. thru Fri. 8 to 5 Sat. 8 to 3 DAN'S WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREE WATER TEST! I Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Don! I week due to the early holiday deadline, but we hope to have lots of Fourth of July news for next week’s column. Be sure to call us with reports of your holiday trips, visitors, picnics, reunions, and other ac­ tivities. Watch out for risky canning directions A recent popular family magazine gave directions for canning okra and squash by open kettle. These vegetables are low acid, according to Eaton Ex­ tension Home Economist, Ann Ross, and require a pressure canning process! Adding vinegar can make low-acid vegetables safe for canning only if the level is high enough to prevent the growth of botulism bacteria and toxin. Even some of our “reliable” magazines- and canning books contain some recipes that our MSU food scientists say are unsafe. So, be on the safe side. If a recipe for low acid vegetables is not pressure processed, call the Ex­ tension Office (543-2310) to be sure the mixture has enough “acid” for “safety and health”. Vermontville brother and sister win top honors in state 4-H contest Faith Wells and Nyle Wells of Vermontville have each won first place honors in their respective divisions of a State 4-H Broiler Contest, sponsored by the Poultry Science Department of Michigan State University. Faith, 8%, won. a first place trophy and ribbon in the junior division for ages 11 and under. Nyle, 15, took top honors in the senior division for ages 15 and up, capturing a trophy and a first place ribbon. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll .Wells of Gresham Highway. For the contest, Faith and Nyle both stared with twoounce chicks and had 47 days to raise them over the fourpound mark. They raised Cornish Cross chickens which are special meat birds. On the day of judging, Faith’s largest entry, dressed, weighed 4% pounds and Nyle’s 4% pounds. Faith’s pen totaled 13 pounds and Nyle’s 13% pounds. Participants in the contest were required to raise a minimum of 15-birds and select three to show. Faith and Nyle raised 50 birds. Daily records of the birds’ progress were required, including the amount of feed given. The chickens had to be dressed prior to judging. Nyle and Faith Wells display their winning Cornish Cross Chickens which captured first place wins for each in a State 4-H Broiler Contest. (Maple Valley News photo by Elaine Gilbert) In the judging, out of a possible 130 points, Nyle received a score of 125, and Faith, 120. This was Faith’s first time to enter a state contest. ACut Above the Rest! That’s the professional cut...it’s the one that leaves your hair neat and bouncy and with natural body. Look into... Maple Valley sponsoring alumni baseball contests, July 26th Maple Valley’s Mike Booher has sent out word to all former varsity. baseball players at the high school ' that an alumni doubleheader has been scheduled for Saturday, July 26. The first game, beginning at 4 p.m., will pit players who graduated in the odd years of 1965-67-69-71-73 against graduates from the even years of 1964-66-68-70­ 72-74. In the 6 p.m. second game, odd year graduates from 1975-77-79 will play even year players from 1976-78-80. All graduates who played varsity baseball in the above mentioned years who are interested in playing in the alumni contests are urged to contact the following ap- — NASHVILLE — -olivet- 616-749-9962 ’The Mirrors image" vine im|IiM»m imaoe.. • Even, 1976-80 - Merle propriate captain before Martin (517)566-8526. Thursday, July 24: Any one knowing of • Odd, 1965-73 - Larry Lenz someone living outside the (517) 852-9553. • Even, 1964-74 - Greg area who might like to play is urged to make an in­ Hoefler (517) 726-0683. • Odd, 1975-79 - Celester vitation for the upcoming alumni games. Fox (517 ) 726-0347. 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Michigan Eaton Rapids, Michigan Olivet, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 9, 1980 — Page 4 Memories of the past Baseball was major sport in Nashville's early 1900's (Author’s note: An April 1979 story on Nashville’s early independent baseball teams drew such favorable response we would like to present an expanded version for the pleasure of regular readers and those who may have missed the earlier account.) “The Nashville (independent) ball team will play a game Friday af­ ternoon with the high school team,” advised the News in mid-May 1906. “Admission will be five cents.” It was springtime again in Nashville. By the end of May 1906, the local team would be pitted against out-of-town competition. “A baseball game between Woodland’s fast team and the local team has been arranged for Decoration Day on Nashville’s new ground­ s,” announced a later issue of the News. The “new grounds” was the Riverside ball park built on the banks of the Thor­ napple, west of the Main Street stores. The land for the athletic field had been recently donated by Charles Putnam, a prominent Nash­ ville resident. Earlier games had been played at the Driving Park, located along what is now Kellogg Street. Nashville’s annual baseball season traditionally got underway with a “pick­ up” game between local adults and the high school team. “One of the best baseball games in many years was played at the Driving Park Friday afternoon,”, reported the News in early June 190k “It was between the championship high school team and the “NeverSweats,” a team picked up from former high school players, businessmen and other innocents.” The game see-sawed back and forth, with the high school winning, 8-7, in the 11th inning. Baseball was the major sport in Nashville’for many years, recalls Dick Mason, who remembers stories passed on by his father, the late C. 0. “Ab” Mason, a steady player on early village teams. It was not uncommon to see 300 to 400 spectators at local baseball games, staged mostly on Sunday af­ ternoons. In some* cases, such Sabbath scheduling brought disfavor to team members. “Baseball players were considered kind of outlaws because they played on Sunday,” recalls Mason. He remembers his father telling about one local minister who chided the local squad while they were seated in a back pew during Sunday morning services. “I see some of the eleventh-hour boys are here today,” he commented. But Sundays were called for the annual Harvest Festival, Decoration Day, the Fourth of July, and other celebrations. Occasionally the business community capitalized on local baseball fever to promote commerce. “Nashville merchants are going all out to attract trade to this village,” observed the News in August 1903. “Starting this Saturday continuing through Sep­ tember, there will be a baseball game every Saturday afternoon and a band concert every Saturday evening.” Also, the News account added, there would be a slide trombone quartette during intermission time the first week and fireworks each Saturday evening at 10 p.m. Attendance at most Nash­ ville games was so tremendous that parking was at a premium when folks began driving autos to Riverside ball park in the 1920’s? Great planning went into Nashville’s favorite seasonal sport. Each spring, a baseball association was formed by dedicated men in the community. “Let everybody who is interested in the great natiohal game be present and help start the ball rolling toward a cracker-jack team here this summer,” urged the News in an April 1907 announcement. Officers were chosen at the annual meetings, plans made for the coming season and com­ petition lined up. At an organizational meeting 20 years later, when Dr. W. G. Davis was elected manager of the Nashville Independent baseball for the 1927 season, half a dozen “good games” had already been scheduled, according to a News account. “Ralph Olin was elected president of the association at the meeting Friday evening and C. O. Mason, secretary and treasurer. Directors are Dennis Yarger, Frank Curtis, Menno Wenger and E. E. Gibson,” advised the News. “First practice session will be held Sunday morning at 9:00.”. The following year when the team was organized with A. L. Bennett as manager, games with several Battle Creek industrial teams had been scheduled by the first of May. Harold “Fuzzy” Woodard, a member of Nashville’s 1925 championship high school baseball team who later played for and once managed the local in­ dependent team, remembers traveling to games at such places as Fine Lake and Morrison Lake. He also recalls playing on a field at Thornapple Lake. By the 1930’s, baseball had become quite an important Sunday afternoon event for players as well as their families. Groups of 50 to 70 persons would often travel with potluck dinners to lakes near their scheduled com­ petition to enjoy a com­ munity outing before the game................ ........ Nashville's love affair with baseball blossomed anew each spring with the formation of an independent team in the village. Members of an about-1910 squad are, front row, from left: Marve Sheldon, Otis Gokay, Leon Partridge and Virgil Kidder. Back row: Bert Pember, unidentified player, unidentified coach, Harry Miller, Bob Messimer, Frank Purchis, and Floyd De Riar. (Photo loaned, courtesy Mrs. Leah Partridge) “Vermontville also had a good teamat the time,” said Fuzzy. He remembers a special rivalry between the two villages, but Dick Mason recalls that in earlier years Nashville’s greatest rival was considered to be Hastings. That conflict probably started before the turn of the century, according to a News account from early June 1899: “The baseball game at Hastings Wednesday, bet­ ween Nashville and Hastings merchants and clerks was a disgraceful wrangle from start to finish and featured several fist fights before the game was stopped in the 6th inning with Hastings ahead 12-11. It would seem a good idea for the two towns to break off sports relations until Hastings learns to treat visiting teams with at least common courtesy.” But an early August 1928 News report shows that Woodard’s observation was also correct: “A baseball game here between Nash­ ville and Vermontville Sunday ended up in a free for all fight midway in the sixth inning. Nashville was Vermontville student receives scholarship James A. Myers of Ver­ montville, graduate of Maple Valley High School, has received a scholarship from Michigan Technological University. James was one of 75 recent graduates of lower peninsula high schools to receive Board of Control scholar­ ships from MTU. The University awards 100 of the scholarships each year to seniors of Michigan high schools, primarily to valedictorians and salutatorians of their graduating class. The scholarships provide full tuition for the freshman year and may be renewed for sophomore, junior, and senior years. Students may enroll in any of the univer­ sity’s degree curricula. An old snapshot showing Nashville's Independent ball team of 1925 is prized by former player Dana Dean, now of Vermontville, who recalls games with the House of Daivd from Benton Harbor and the Colored Giants of Chicago. Front row, from left: Virgil Springett, Roy Laurent, Dennis Yarger, Sr., John Johnson, and Ralph Hess. Middle row: Harold Springett, coach, and Paul Rupee. Third row: Bill Martin, Dana Dean, Ted Townsend, and Donald Sprague. (Photo loaned, courtesy Dana Dean) leading 3-1, when the fracas brought an end to the game.” The News often referred to the Dowling team as “old rivals” of Nashville. Other teams regularly challenged by the local independents included Woodland, Freeport, Caledonia, Mid­ dleville, Marshall, Alto, Potterville, Charlotte, Grand Ledge, Bellevue and Sun­ field. In 1939, outstanding ball was played by the<Nasvhille Independent team managed by Voyle Varney. It was mid­ September before they lost their first game of the season; going down under the heavy hitting of Sunfield, the locals lost by a score of 4­ 1 after 14 innings. But Oc­ tober brought sweet victory. “Nashville won the Eaton League baseball cham- pionship Sunday afternoon by beating Vermontville, 3-2, in the final deciding game of the series,” boasted the News. “Merlin (Dutch) Gage was the winning pit­ cher. Others of the Nashville lineup were Diamante, 3rd; Varney 2nd; Hecker, rf; Yarger, c; Mason, ss; Wilson, cf; Kraft, If; and Shaeffer, 1st.” Each spring brought a renewal of Nashville’s romance with baseball. “With the coming of warmer weather the baseball fever begins to crop out ...” another early - April call to organize heralds a new season. Nashville’s love of baseball became a lasting tradition in the village, leaving behind many innings of happy memories. Home May your visit bring back CARD OF THANKS Thanks to all my friends and relatives for coming to the open house for my bir­ thday. Also thanks for the many cards I received. Special thanks to Marie Fisher and Hazel Spidel for planning the postal employees dinner in my honor. Charles C. Higdon ______ Happy Memories. Vermontville Hardware . PHONE 945-9554 Want-Ads /i 131 S. Mam 726-1121 FURLONG VARIETY 171 S. Main Vermontville ■! �CAMPING - FISHING - CANOEING (® Simon Pharmacy m 207 N. MAIN * NASHVILLE GILLASPIE’S PONDEROSA Campground 852-0845 977 S. Main (Ionia Road) Vermontville PH. 517-726-0016 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. WATER - ELECTRICITY - SEWER HOOK-UPS DUMPING STATION Curtis Craft Center flHOMETOWNl 205 S. Main, Nashville LUMBER YARD || Phone 852-9338 — and —<■ -A nly what 's done for Christ will last. Only one life—will soon be past ~n Nashville Flowers & Jewelry 233 N. Main, Nashville 219 S. 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Worship ... 11 a.m.Morning Worship. 11 (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship.. p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 Fellowship Time After Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening Worship................... 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting ... 7 Worship. .. 7 REV. DAVE FLEMING 219 Washington St., Nashville . 11 a.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1 26 S. MAIN ST. \NASHVILLE. Ml. 49073 OFFICE (517)852-1501 225 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN AMEN. Vermontville — Nashville 726-0181 852-1717 - AUTO SERVICE CENTER - HECKER Insurance Our fathers’ God, to thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing: Long may our land be bright With freedom’s holy light; Protect us by They might, Great God, our King. Real Estate & Auctioneers Trowbridge Service RES. Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom’s song: Let mortal tongues awake; Let all that breathe partake; Let rocks their silence break, The sound prolong. Nashville, Mich. 852-0882 REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH a.m. South Main, Vermontville p:m. Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED REV. MOLLY TURNER �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. July 9, 1980 — Page 6 Local-based camping group offers friendship and fun In addition to camping, the A camping club that was formed in Vermontville in local club has participated in April of 1969 is now enjoying service projects such as a its 11th year of offering litter pick-up campaign at members an interesting Gun Lake, glass collection, and others. summer of activities. Once a month, local The organization is af­ filiated with the National members enjoy going to Campers and Hikers campgrounds within 25-50 Association (NCHA) and is miles from home. Generally, known as chapter 110. the In- activities at such an event include visiting, B-tweens. Members hail will from Vermontville, Sunfield, swimming, playing games, sitting around a campfire, and Charlotte. The club’s original pur­ and just plain relaxing with pose still holds true today, other members after a long and that is to offer members work week. The club doesn’t disband an opportunity to have camping fun and good times during the winter months. with friends they already Meetings are held monthly have plus the opportunity to with members enjoying a meet many new friends. potluck dinner together, a Sharing and exchanging program, and formulating ideas about camping is an plans for the coming sum­ important benefit of mer. Another activity, in the belonging to the organization summer, is a three-club too, members say. In past years, the chib has campout with the local group camped in many different joining the clubs from places, searching out new Charlotte and Bellevue. The camp-sites and returning to event, this year, will be held ones that have become near Marshall in August and will be hosted by the Bellvue favorites. The NCHA holds several camp-outs each year in­ cluding gatherings in the spring and fall, mid-state mixers, and a national campout which is held in a different state each year. Will our local school board This year, the national camping event will be held in please explain to me why the New York. In 1970, 5,000 first cuts to “live within our are are pure campers from the national budget” group converged in educational? We heard no sports cut­ Michigan, attending from all over the country and backs, but 8'4 teachers, plus aides. Canada. Moving Monkeys. The local club attended a 100 percent Campout with several other chibs at Snow Lake, north of Ionia, June 20­ 22. The local club had a first place winner in horseshoes and a ladies first place winner in miniature golf during the event. Also en­ joyed were a pig roast, bingo on Saturday night, and a Sunday morning breakfast of pancakes and eggs, com­ plements of the cam­ pground. The local club plans a campout at Forect Shores Campground in the Cloverdale area on July 18­ 20. Current members are inviting others to share their friendship and good times with others. Persons in­ terested in joining the fun may contact Tom Joostberns, 517-726-0537 (Ver­ montville) ; or Vernon McDonald, 517-7264)378. Russ Kerbyson is president of the club and Darlene Joostberns is secretary. Meeting new friends and having fun with the friends you already have is part of being a member of a camping club. Here, members of the local Vermontville­ based In-B-tweens, a chapter of the National Campers and Hikers Association, enjoy a meal with several other clubs during a recent campout at Snow Lake, north of Ionia. & Armyworms damage corn may threaten wheat — By Allen P. Krizek, County Extension Director Armyworm is reported in corn from northwest Ohio to central Michigan including Eaton County. Outbreaks have been confirmed in the Charlotte and Eaton Rapids Those who want to see a areas. The armyworms in the full sports schedule remain will say, “but fares at the county are still quite small gate make them self- and easily controlled with an supporting’’. We should ask, insecticide application. The pale green to green­ do the fares cover the petrol and transport costs? Some of black worms eat the above­ the costs must be great as ground portion of plants. anyone who runs their They chew holes through the students back and forth leaves or eat from the several nights per week for borders-of the leaves. The armyworms are currently in games can attest. When corn stripping leaves and Come See Us at... students finish an “away” feeding- in the whorls. game at 9:00 and do not Growers are advised to arrive at school until 11:30 on check their corn and small school nights, the buses are grain fields NOW and spray traveling some distances. if 3 or more worms can be There ARE alternatives. found around each plant. Let’s insist that our school Give special attention to 119 N. Mam Street, Nashville board take a closer look and weedy fields and areas find many areas that money where small grains have 852-9635 can be saved, just as we all lodged, since armyworms Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 9 to 6; Sot. 9 to 12 are attracted to such areas. have to do. Don’t let your children be Armyworms will feed on or... CUT SHORT on EDUCA­ wheatheads, clipping the stem so that the head falls TION. Janet Kalnbach off. Insecticide sprays for 8270 Thornapple Lake Rd. M-66 North of Nashville Nashville armyworm are most ef­ fective when applied on 852-1945 warm evenings, just before ACTION-ADS the worms become active, OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! uAS CONVERSION and when the plants are dry. BURNERS AVAILABLE It is suggested that growers treat the whole field, if FOR MOBILE HOMES: Nashville Heating, 205*4 S. worms are found scattered Main, Nashville, Mich., 852­ over the field. If only one section of the field is infested 9231. (tfn) only this section and a 20 to 40 foot border around it need to be treated. A border of 20 IONIA FREE FAIR... August 1-10,1980 — ADVANCE RESE.R..VE TICgKET ORDER —, to 40 feet treated with in­ secticide will prevent worms » Phone: 1(616) 527-1310 (before July 22) (After Joly 22) Phone: 1(616) 527-1390 * from marching from an From ourreaders adjacent infested field. Recommended insecticides for armyworm control in corn include: Sevin, diazinon, malathion, Lorsban, Lannate or Nudrin, toxaphene, and Dylox or Proxol. The recommended materials for wheat include: Sevin, malathion, parathion, toxaphene, and Sylox or Proxol. For additional information contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at (517) 543-2310. The Little At our Main Store... Produce - Cheese & Rolls - GIFT ITEMS - ♦ * ♦ * ♦ * » * ♦ ♦ TIME -T--U---C--K-- (MT) CMin 6:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. (UNO nun » DATE 8 SHOW­ PRICE 88.50 FOR ALL RESERVED SEATS * Aug. 4 — CRYSTAL GAYLE 8 RAY STEVENS Aug. 4 — CRYSTAL GAYLE & RAY STEVENS 8.-00 p.m. Aug. 5 — JIM ED BROWN SHOW plus WENDY HOLCOMBE SHOW 8: 00 p.m. Aug. 6 — AL HIRT & SUSAN ANTON 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 — THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND 9: 00 p.m. Aug. 7 — THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8 — THE BEACH BOYS 9:00 p.m. Aug. 8 — THE BEACH BOYS 8:00 p.m. *“<■ 9 — LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS BAND TOTAL TICKETS at $8.50 EACH — TOTAL MONEY $ NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED!! SEND ORDER, MONEY ORDER & STAMPED, SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE TO: IONIA FREE FAIR — P.O. BOX 96 — IONIA, Ml. 48846 ♦ (Tickets will be mailed to you after July 21) ALL TICKETS MUST BE PAID FOR TWO WEEKS BEFORE OPENING DATE OF THE FAIR!!! 4 * * ♦ MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED: (1) IN CASE OF RAIN (ONLY if Rain cancels entire show) ( (2) IN CASE OF A COMPLETE CANCELLATION (no substitute show) (3) UP TO TWO HOURS BEFORE THE TIME OF YOUR SHOW * * YOUR YOUR NAME NAME City ♦ ♦ PHONE (AC) State Zip ♦ ♦ Family planning clinic scheduled Information, counseling supplies, pap smears, pregnancy testing, infertility counseling and referral offered at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Family Planning Program. Evening clinics by ap­ pointment on July 10 & 24, 1980. Call in or stop in each Monday or'Thursday, 11:00 4:00, 110 N. Cochran Ave. Phone 543-0172 or 543-2430. No charge. Teens welcome, parental permission not required. (7-29) ftp IM ■kjB. I DRINKING AGE - The House last week approved HJR “S,” which would propose a measure to lower the legal drinking age to 19. If the Senate also approves, this issue will be on our November ballot for a vote by the people. CONVENTION CONSTRUCTION - The Department of Transportation has announced that all construction and maintenance work that could cause detours in the Detroit metro area is now suspended for the duration of next week’s Republican National Convention. BOTTLE BAN - Both houses have now approved SB 1148, which outlaws bringing liquor into restaurants which do not have liquor licenses. This was prompted by a June court decision which said current law allowed restaurant patrons to “brown bag” it. PRISON TAX? - Now in the Senate is HB 5833, which would put on the November ballot a proposal for an income­ tax increase of 0.1 percent; the revenue thus generated would be used to build and remodel several state prisons. This is necessary in part because of a successful 1978 ballot proposal which prohibits parole for certain criminals before a minimum term is served. SAVINGS & LOAN - The House has approved HB 4426, which recodifies laws on savings - and - loan associations and allows them to offer credit cards plus fixed-rate and variable-rate mortgages. This is the first revision of savings - and - loan laws since 1964. CHILD RESTRAINTS - The Senate last week defeated HB 5327, which would have required parents or guardians to use vehicle passenger-restraint systems for children under four years old. Although the House approved this by a wide, margin, several senators felt that the proposal was needless regulation and was trying to legislate responsible parenthood. ABORTION VETO - For the fifth time in two years, Governor Milliken has vetoed a legislative proposal to cut off state Medicaid funds for abortions. To do so he had to veto the entire HB 5781, which provides supplemental appropriations for Social Services; another appropriations bill must now be passed. A veto-override attempt may occur on the abortion issue. WAGE ASSIGNMENTS - The Senate is now considering HB 4812, which would prohibit the practice of wage assignments as a method of repaying loans. Presently up to 10 percent of a person’s wage may be assigned for this purpose; the bill would not affect assignments npw in effect. MORE VANPOOLS - A much-expanded vanpool program has been initiated by the Transportation Department in an effort to conserve fuel. Individuals, groups of individuals, or employers who want to start a vanpool program should write MichiVan, DOT, P.O. Box 30050, Lansing, MI 48909. khaOwl NDhih ttalii kiwi i*. kttpiig Mil �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 9, 1980 — Page 7 Bad News Teams win Eddie Purchis Memorial Tournament Utt The Eddie Purchis Memorial Tournament was held June 28 and 29. Bad News sponsored by Vermontville Hardware was the winning team. They came through undefeated. Mason Merchants was the runner-up team. A big thanks to the 14 teams, the umpires, and all the teams' sponsors. The cooperation and success were biggerthan last year. Members of the winning team are: (from left to right), back, row: Dave Halsey, Scott Beglin, Greg Hoefler, Mike Fox, Mark McDaniels and Pete Benton. Second Row: Lowell Hogle, Gary Goris, Mark Benton, Howard Downing and Jeff Zemke. Front row: Ken Furlong (Sponsor), Wendy Jo Purchis and Frank Purchis, Jr. ». fc,Wi wL'JjM L'JjM Vermontville’s teams wrap-up season Little League Boys' Baseball had three teams this year. Coaches were Larry Wieler, Kermit Ramey, and Stan Smith. The winning team was Stan Smith's: Back row, Stan Smith (coach), T. R. Myers, Jim Bennett, Alan Mater and Stan Trumble (asst, coach). Second row: Troy Evans, Glen Ewing, Mike Smith, Jerry Schovan and John Forell. Third row: Terry Hubble, Tim Imes, Ron Hoyt, Chirs Tyler, Mark Valdick, Ken Trumble, and Duane Lamb. The trophy was given to the team by the Bad News softball team sponsored by Vermontville Hardware.. (Photos supplied) After harvest care for strawberry patch The strawberry harvest may be over, but now is no time to turn your back on the strawberry patch. Postharvest care is an im­ portant part of keeping your patch healthy and produc­ tive. Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director, suggests that home gar­ deners consider renovating their berry patches after harvest. With yearly renovation and weed and insect control, you can keep a strawberry plant producing for 3-5 years. Begin the renovation by mowing or trimming off the leaves just above the crowns. A rotary mower set at the highest level works well, Krizek explains. Narrow rows to 8 to 10 Cub day camp July 9-12 tali State fi-issisrsin an®12££!3B5JI IfZE.'ffii.s'arrass IfflWfflTOW 2 ■BIS 2' i! ®E’ .ywilrjttoMiB1 a’stt® —jpriBBlW^ BSni|n®F^,^! :3*u^KKrr 1^’^: S^S Ss^zS#* gsz# ; S! 3$ A J$}W The girls league was made up of three teams. Coaches were Peggy Fisher, Bob Starring, and Linda Mann. The winners were Peggy Fisher's team: front row: Nicole Bayha, Kristine Mackenzie, Sheri Forell and Lisa Shumaker. Second row: Cindy Villanueva, Beth McArthur, Chris Antcliff, and Jennifer Fisher. Third row: coach Peggy Fisher, Kristie Hosey, coach Ollie Shumaker, not pictured Michelle Dickison. The trophy was given to the team by Bad News softball team sponsored by Vermontville Hardware. The West Michigan Shores Council, Boy Scouts of America, will hold its annual Cub Scout Day Camp for Cubs in Barry County on The Pee Wee baseball league was made up of five Wednesday, July 9 through Saturday, July 12, at 4-H teams ams this year. Their coaches were, Gerald Cole, Algonquin in Chris Brum, Chuck Cornish, Dale Collier, and Stan Camp Venton. The winning team this year was Stan Venton’s Hastings. An individual registration group who are shown in the photo. Back Row (left to right), Trevon Pike, Tai Gearhart, Jim Cushing, Dan fee of $5.00 covers the four day program, which includes Siple. Front row: Robby Trowbridge, Matt Brown, Kevin Stewart, Scott Furlong, Andy Trowbridge and instructional swimming, archery, BB gun shooting, Shawn Carpenter. Missing from the picture is asst, coach Harold Stewart, coach Stan Venton and his son sports, games, crafts, nature Jim Venton. The trophy was given to the team by the studies, pioneering, daily Bad News softball team sponsored by Vermontville milk and snacks, and a camp patch. Hardware. Qualified First Aiders and trainers will be on hand daily from 9:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to assist in the activities and EATON COUNTY provide demonstrations. FARM AND HOME CALENDAR On Saturday families of participating Cubs are in­ vited to bring a picnic lunch Thursday, July 10 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental and join in the final day’s Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. program. Thursday, July 10-7:30 p.m. 4-H Meat Judging Session, 4-H Camp Director, Dawn Building Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, July 10 - 32nd State Farm meeting tour, Mont­ Gibson of Hastings, in­ dicated that intersted Cubs calm County. can still sign up by con­ Saturday, July 12-9 a.m. Fair Cleanup Day and 4-H tacting her at 945-4154 about Superintendent’s meetings, Charlotte Fairgrounds. registration and medical Wednesday, July 16-9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding form information. for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., She also said that 8 to 10 Charlotte. year old boys, who are not in Wednesday, July 16 - 8 p.m. 4-H Sheep and Beef Judging Scouting, and their parents Session, Quentin Bosworth’s farm, 2736 N. Cochran, are encouraged to stop by Charlotte. Friday, July 18- 4-H Standardbred horse applications due at the camp to learn more about Cub Scouting. Cooperative Extension Office. Saturday, July 19 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. State 4-H Dog Show, MSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing. Saturday, July 19 - 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Judging of 4-H Fair Action-Ads projects begins, Charlotte Fairgrounds. July 20-26 - EATON COUNTY 4-H FAIR. July 22-23 - Ag. Expo ’80: Forage - Michigan State Univer­ HAVE A HIGHLY profitable and beautiful jean shop of sity, East Lansing. your own. Featuring the Friday, July 25 - 4-H Dairy Days and Livestock Expo entries latest in jeans, denims, tops due at Cooperative Extension Office. Wednesday, July 30 - Vegetable Muck Research Farm Field and sportswear. $16,500.00 includes, beginning inDay, MSU Muck Farm, Laingsburg. ventory, fixtures, training August 1-2 - Michigan Polled Hereford Preview Show, and Grand Opening. Can be Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, August 1 - 4-H Camp applications due at Cooperative open within 15 days. For details, call anytime for Mr. Extension Office. Hartley at (214 ) 937-9876. W Guaranteed Film Developing and lightly work it into the soil. Keep the patch weeded all summer to minimize shading and competition for water and plant nutrients. Herbicides (weedkillers) are available for com­ mercial strawberry growers, but for the small­ scale home planting, Krizek recommends hand pulling weeds or shallow cultivation with a hoe or garden tiller. Cultivating more than 2-3 inches deep may damage the strawberry plants’ roots. oummer Specials! Fourth of JULY FILM Developing Specials... inches wide by tilling or hoeing. Then thin plants to one every 6 to 8 inches, removing the older plants and leaving the younger, more vigorous ones. Giving the plants a little elbow room reduces the competition for water and plant nutrients and improves air circulation around the plants. Apply a complete garden fertilizer, such as 12-12-12, at a rate of 3 to 4 pounds per 100 feet of row. Spread the fertilizer in bands several inches from the plant crowns LMte-Cap & PRINTING COLOR PRINT FILM (Kodak, Fuji, GAF Film) 12 Exposure Roll .................... 20 Exposure Roll...................... 24 Exposure Roll...................... PROCESSING—20 Exposure Slides, Regular 8 or Super 8mm Movies ............................... Exp. 7-15 PrlTd .$1.99 .$2.99 $3.49 ASPIRIN FOR .$1.19 0.c, Ta,4I!0PS ax$199 7-15-80. Solarcaine ST. JOSEPH Dietac CHILDREN 2/89° Chlor-Trimeton Diet Aid Tablets Tablets 28’s 4 MG 24’8 Betadine Bufferin Coppertone Skin Cleanser Tablets 100*8 Lotion or Oil 4 oz $-|99 4oz �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Wedneeday. July 9, 1980—Page 8 Kelly - Whelpley are united Vermontville news by...Ava Kroger Quite a bit of excitement was created in our town Monday p.m. and Saturday, when the Michigan Division of the Bicentennial Wagon Train passed through going west then south on the Scipio Road to Sandyland Park where they spent the night both Monday and Friday on their return from Yankee Springs. They arrived a little after noon on Saturday and had a picnic and rest in the village park This group was from all over Michigan and part of the time had as many as 30 covered wagons besides many horseback riders, even some mules. Next weekend they will be in Owosso. Mrs. Phyllis Kilpatrick, Mike and Kevin spent the week at Higgins Lake and Mackinaw Island. Mike returns to his work in Hawaii on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Reed are pleased to announce the birth of a baby boy, 6 lbs. 4 oz., named Ryan Demerest to their grandson and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Kirt (Kay’s son) Moore at Comins. This makes the Reeds great­ grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon Peabody spent several days last week with the Paul Strange, Jr. family at Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. Ben Ommen is recuperating from a bad fall he took recently. Also Ray Snyder is suf­ fering from infection in his foot which he injured some weeks ago. Mrs. Leta Nagle is spending a few days this week at Manistee, accompaning Mr. and Mrs. Les Harrison, from Illinois, who is visiting their son Dale Walters and Leta’s grand- son. Mrs. Ruth Aldrich and Nancy Ainsworth, have been spending some time at St. Lawrence Hospital this past week with Mrs. Ione Jackson, who is very ill. The Housler family held a reunion at the Lion’s Club Park Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Housler from San Diego, California, have been visiting area relatives and friends. Mrs. Ava Kroger ac­ companied by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tubbs of Hastings, attended the 50th Randall Reunion July 4th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Randall at East Leroy. Bible School this week beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Methodist and Congregational Churches. The Museum will be open Saturdays through July from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. This week during the Home Town Day their will be a children’s craft class. Mr. and Mrs. Evert Leh­ man of Union City spent the 4th weekend with the Loren Lehman family. Mr. and Mrs. Harris and friend of Battle Creek were Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. G. Firster. Mrs. Firster’s senior citizen group attended the Chesaning Show Boat on Monday, July 7. Sunday, July 13, is the start of the Canadian Rocky Tour. July 12 Home Town Day beginning at 10:30 a.m. Picnic at 1:00 p.m., followed by tours ofhistoric sites. 5:00 p.m. Water Ball Fight, followed by children’s games and 7:30 p.m. program in Opera House. July 13 - Methodist picnic at Peabodys at Duck Lake. Cancelled in case of rain to a regular church service. July 19 - Gresham Ice Cream Social. July 25 - Annual Sunshine Party. Obituaries Glenn L. Janousek Glenn L. Janousek, 70, di^d June 19 at St. Ann’s Hospital. Mr. Janousek had been a resident of Truth or Con­ sequences for the past two years, moving here from Lansing, Mich. He was retired from Motor Wheel Corporation where he was in quality control. He was bom May 19, 1910 at Perry, Okla., to Joseph and Annabelle McIntosh Janousek. BUY HAY EQUIPMENT NOW. NO FINANCE CHARGES UNTILTHE START OFTHE NORMAL USE SEASON IN 1981. He was a life member of the Eagle Lodge of Lansing. Survivors include his wife, Erma Kay, a son, Gary of Charlotte, Michigan, two daughters, Jo Ann Hosey and Janise Edick, both of Grand Ledge, Michigan, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Cremation was arranged through Aames-French Mortuary. No services were held. Hope Trio to be at Quimby & Peace United Metodists Churches The Hope Trio will present a Gospel Music program on Sunday, July 13, during the morning worship services at Peace United Methodist Church at 9:15 a.m. and at Quimby United Methodist Church at 11:30 a.m. Both churches are located on M-79 between Nashville and Hastings and everyone is invited. Action-Ads WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) MOTOR HOMES AND CAMPERS FOR RENT: By day or week, deposit will hold. Call Vacation Rentals, 945-9101, Hastings. (9-24) Now is the time to buy the new or used haying equipment you need. Rectangular or round balers, mower/conditioners and windrowers are all included in this money­ saving program. Buy the equipment now and put it to work in your fields. No finance charges will begin to accrue until the first of the month in 1981 when you normally put the equipment to work. Stop in soon and make your deal. We can help your dollars do more. MEMBER NMWAper Association - Founded 7885 Maple Valley News G«W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 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 First United Methodist Church of Hastings was the setting of a beautiful double ring ceremony which united Cindy Lee Kelly and . James Lee Whelpley on Saturday, May 10. Rev. Sidney Short performed the ceremony in the presence of about 150 guests. Mr. Robert Oaster of Hastings was the organist. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Donald Russell of Lansing and Mr. and Mrs. James Whelpley of Nash­ ville. The bride wore a floor length white gown of quiana with long chapel train, featuring Bishop sleeves and Queen Anne neckline. A lace covered hat with long beaded veil completed the illusion. The bride carried a cascade of long stem pink roses, white carnations and baby’s breath. Dianne Hildreth was mat­ ron of honor. Bridesmaides were Sherlyn Leh­ man, sister of the bride of Sunfield, and Margaret Wilkins of St. Johns, sister­ in-law of the bride. Dana Stiedle, brother of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen included Mark Shipman of Vermontville, and Dennis Barton of Hastings. Don Elliston of Woodland served as an usher. Miss Barbara Wilkins, niece of the bride, was flower girl. Brian Wilkins, nephew of the bride, was ring bearer. Mr. and Mrs. James Haist, of Grand Blane, served as host and hostess. Assisting at the reception were Mrs. Mildred Vermeersch of Lansing, Mrs. Pat Haney and Peg Davis both of Lansing, and Mrs. James Haist. Guests at the wedding came from Grand Rapids, Bellevue, Charlotte, Lansing and parts of Ohio. The most honored guest was the bride’s grandfather Mr. Floyd Titmarsh, now of Lansing. Jim’s grand­ mother, Mrs. Mamie LaMar, was unable to attend, she is 81-years old and is a resident of the Barry Co. Medical Facility. Ifs fair time for the Junior Livestock members Members vf the Eaton County 4-H Clubs and Junior Livestock Association are eagerly getting ready for the 1980 Eaton County 4-H Fair, July 20-26. There is lots to be done in preparing for a week of learning, competition, camping, barn duty, new friends and just plain fun through involvement in the 4H livestock programs. A 4-H’er begins by either raising or purchasing a young animal and then feeding and caring for the animal each day. The young people learn much by feeding, grooming and training their animals and having to work together for the months necessary to get ready for the fair. Members come from all areas of;the county and from all walks of life. The lessons and skills they learn in responsibility, animal care, decisionmaking and cooperation w th others, will follow them throughout their lives. The fair emphasizes the progress the members have made during the year. At the fair there is all the excitement' of the livestock judging contest, showmanship, market class competition, and more, but the big event is Sale Day. The Junior Livestock Association members wish to invite the community and its commercial and industrial business people to join them at their annual Market Livestock Sale. The big sale will be held at the fairgrounds, Thursday, July 24, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The sale includes high quality lambs, hogs, steers, rabbits, and c,hicken,s, all to, suit anyone’s taste. Beef, pork and lamb carcasses will also be available. This is a good place to find some quality meat for the freezer and if one cannot use an entire animal, it can be split with a friend. One may wish to support the program for advertising purposes only, and not use the meat. Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent, explains, “We want the public to know that the benefits of supporting the sale and purchasing a market animal are not only for personal consumption. If a buyer wishes, he may sell his market animal at any of the local sales. The only expense to the buyer then is the difference between the price he pays at the sale and the market price at fair time.’* These arrangements can be made on sale day. Live animals will be trucked to the slaughter house or livestock auction of the buyers choice, free of charge. Buyers also receive advertising /through the publicity at the fair and the newspaper recognition for themself or their establishment. At the buyer’s request a photograph of the market animal and 4-H member will be taken at no cost to the buyer. This and the buyer’s rosette can be displayed in their place of business, or home, to show others their support of the 4-H program. Darrell Lehman, the association’s president, mentions that, “In addition, all buyers are invited to be our guests at the Junior Livestock Appreciation Banquet, held in September. This is an evening of good food and entertainment, held in honor of the buyers. It is our way of saying ‘Thanks!” By supporting the Market Livestock Sale, one gains the personal pride that he has helped a 4-H member, the future business people of our community. Prospective buyers will receive a buyer’s ribbon, which will also serve as a fair admission pass good during the sale time. If you need any information, please call the Cooperative Extension Office, 543-2310. Nashville kids’ standings Girls Little League W L 1 2 Irene’s Beauty Shop Simon Pharmacy 3 0 Maple Valley 1 Implement Carl’s Market 1 2 Girls Pee Wee 0 2 Mighty Molars (Tiedl) South End Food & Beverage 2 (Tiedl) Larry’s Fargo 2 3 0 Village Inn Cafe Maple Valley Jay-Cee’s 2 1 Boys Little Leage Johnson’s Furniture 0 4 3 0 Hecker Agency Nashville Hardware 2 2 Nashville Locker 2 Lacey 2 Boys Pee Wee Reid’s T-J Farm’s Eaton Federal Savings & Loan Maple Valley Jay-Cee’s 0 Nashville Auto Wheeler Marine Power’s Shell 2 Lacey 1 2 0 1 3 1 4 2 CARD OF THANKS The family of Glenn Janousek wishes to thank everyone for their gifts and expressions of sympathy. You were all so kind. God bless you. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 9, 1980__Page 9 Michigan's gardens, nature Isolated “twister” touches down centers attract visitors to state at McMillon home Nowhere are Michigan’s reports the Automobile Club natural wonders more vividly displayed than in the many fine gardens and nature centers that attract visitors with the beauty of their outdoor splendor, of Michigan. In the west Michigan area several natural attractions are within easy driving distance for Barry County residents. Your Guide, to ^^Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor. • ife **!£ J*i! ! !!g SS!£&Q SS&Q Nichols Arrboretum, Ann Arbor. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Augusta. Leila Arboretum,, Battle Creek,, Sarett Nature Center, jenton nton Harbor. Cranbrook Garde Gardens^ Bloomfield Hills. Ozawa Bonsaii Garden^DaviSburg. Ga n^DaviSburg. flDrayton Plains Nature Ceenter, Drayton Plains. Beal-Garfield Botanic Garden, East Lansing. Michigan State University Horticultural Gardens, East Lansing. Blandford Nature Center^Grand Rapids. Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling, Kal Kalamazoo Nature ^nter, Kalamazoo. Sand Lakes Quiet etArea, Kalkaska. ^^Carl G. "Fenner Arboretum, boretum, Lansing. ^^Chipgewa Chipge Nature Center, enter, Midland. Dow ow Gardens, arens, Midland. an Kirtland's WWarbler CeanrtbelrerS MManagement aainnaagweme(nTt lAArea, Treokau, sMMio. hiim o.a-Sa inGGreen arweeFnr Point Nature Center, Saginaw. (Tl Tokushima-Saginaw Friendship Garden, Saginaw. vTll Seney National Wildlife Refuge, Seney. Hidden Lakee Gardens, Tipton. 10 20 liml i 30 40 60 66 drive 55 WlIl^EM IWK^W.: You con reach Michigan's bountiful vacation des­ tinations on a tankful of gas by driving the life-saving, fuel-saving 55. ill I Ik IM tv 'Kajsjsii xstiiuasi taltadntg sriMjK IM Uta k IM J SKIS! {TBit ■ i rcjiiifc a i ihffiitiHh IF MBiUkta Bt! M Iffsk te jars-i®3 tri Stiiwi^ 'tei gfr id -f ■r « 2®^^ ■' UL)usffl^®!21 UPP«^ )«^“ “kk * 5j£ j£ MbWS^ g( Itk NPTjJ jJ ■ ‘ II& I*t*k 8* 8« 5j BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS July 9 - District III Holstein Show, Mason. July 9 - 4-H Saddle Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. July 10 - State Farm Management Tour, Montcalm County. July 12 - 4-H Non-Livestock Project Judging, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Barry County Fairgrounds, Hastings. July 14 - 4-H Demonstrations, 10-12 a.m., Barry County Fair, Hastings. July 13-19 - Barry County Fair, Fairgrounds, Hastings. July 17 - Ladies Day at the Fair, 1:30 p.m., Fairgrounds, Hastings. Homemaker Awards will be presented. Program theme: “You Can Do It!” July 18 - 4-H & FFA Market Livestock Project Sale, 2 p.m., Fairgrounds, Hastings. July 19 - LABO 4-H participants leave for Japan. July 21 - State 4-H Dog Show, East Lansing. July 22-24 - Michigan Forages Expo - 1980, Michigan State University, East Lansing. July 25 - All Michigan Holstein Show, Adrian. August 3 - 4-H Family Pig Roast Get Together, 1-5 p.m., Community Camp and Pool, Algonquin Lake. August 3-6 - 4-H 9-12 year old Camp, Algonquin Lake, Community Camp and Pool. i* is(n^111 s ilxV*'ii 1 The dying patient and his family have so many unmet needs you can fill, You only need to care - and not be afraid to cry. As you sit with a dying patient you might wonder, What is the right thing to do?" Simply ask yourself, "How would I feel? What would I want said or done?" I SiP 11 ifW FUNERAL DIRECTORS' IVIFaF Action Ads FOR SALE: 1973 Volkswagen. No heater, needs some work. $650 or best offer. Ph. 852-9208, anytime. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION «DS FOR SALE: Apartment size refrigerator. Used only 5 weeks. $80. Ph. 852-9208. by Susan Hinckley Kim Me Millon of Nash­ ville will always remember her 16th birthday. The July 5 event was indelibly engraved on her mind and the minds of the four other members of the Lowll Me Millon family when a twister touched down at their Maple Grove Township home early Saturday morning. The family was asleep as the storm approached but luckily none suffered injury. The Me Millon home is located) on Guy Road, about three miles southwest of Nashville. “Our son Rod heard a noise that woke him about 6:30 a.m. and he looked out his bedroom window to the west,” said Joan Me Millon. “He saw it coming.” Rod, 18, spotted a swirling cloud headed straight for the Me Millon home, situated high on a hill. There was no time to take cover but Rod yelled at his brother, Todd, 14, to lie on the floor and cover his head with a pillow. About the same time, Lowell and Joan Me Millon awakened by the sound of lawn chairs skating across the deck outside their home. When Lowell looked out the window, he saw the right side of his 10-ft. camper­ pickup tilt off the ground. When it landed, the vehicle was ten feet from the spot where it had been parked. EIGHTH IN A SERIES OF 15 '*F SiairiEjfri •W The Lansing area has three of the nation’s finest centers of plant interest — Michigan State University’s Beal-Garfield Botanic Garden (517-355-9582), the MSU Horticultural Gardens (517-355-0348), and the city of Lansing’s Carl G. Fenner Arboretum (517-487-1425). Beal-Garfield is a display garden of more than 5,000 plant species and varieties occupying some five acres along the Red Cedar River on MSU’s East Lansing campus. The plants are labeled for self-guided tours. More than 500 flowering plants can be seen in MSU’s Horticultural Gardens, which also features self­ guided walks. A special feature of Lansing’s Fenner Arboretum is the Braille Trail, a nature trail for the blind. A waterfowl shelter and special waterfront display ponds are features of MSU’s Kellogg Bird Sanctuary near Limbs from trees some 300 feet from the front of the Me Millon house were carried through a living room window, narrowly missing an adjacent 14 ft. picture window. “The wind took down a painting we had above the fireplace and carried it ten feet,” said Mrs. Me Millon. “Only the frame was slightly damaged.” Also set gently down on the living room carpet were several candles and three globes from a ceiling chandelier. Only one other glass globe was shattered. The storm stole several plants hanging around the deck outside the Me Millon home and left behind only twisted and broken posts. A rail fence on the Introductory Special., by our new stylists MILLIE & MAUREEN If you've never been to Razor's Edge before... SAVE $2” off CUTS SAVE !5“" off PERMS Children's Bible Hour and African Mission at Gull Lake — Children’s Bible Hour of Grand Rapids, directed by Uncle Charlie VanderMeer, appears at the Saturday concert, July 12, at 7:30 p.m. The 28 voice Cousins Choir plus solos, duets, trio and instrumentals, all involve bright, easy - to - listen - to music. Sudan Interior Mission conducts its annual week at the Gull Lake Conference, Sunday, July 13 through Friday the 18th. Morning missions hours and evening capsule reports present information of SIM efforts in central Africa. George Gardiner of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Harold Fuller of Toronto, Ontario are the speakers during the week. Gardiner is pastor' of Calvary Un­ denominational Church, a conference speaker, author and mission executive. Fuller is deputy general director of the Sudan In­ terior Mis'sion, a journalist, author and conference speaker. Missionaries Fred Zabel and Bud Acord represent SIM throughout the week. Betty Zabel directs the children’s meetings. All sessions are held in the historic conference taber­ nacle on the Gull Lake eastern shore. Conference grounds are located north of 1-94 and M-89, midway between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. Program information is obtained by contacting the Conference at Hickory Corners, Michigan, 616-671­ 5155. Drive-in attendance is encouraged. property was also damaged and a decorative windmill was blown down. A large tree near the barn was split, but there was no apparent damage to the barn which is located some 300 feet behind the house. Rainfall started the minute the storm passed. Rod said it was not raining when he first looked out the window and spotted the twister coming. There were no immediate reports of other damage in the area. The Me Millon home is located in the same path taken by a March 1920 tor­ nado that ripped through Maple Grove Township, and is less than half a mile from the spot were four lives were lost in that storm. 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Those who join the gathering are asked to bring a meat dish to pass plus another dish and their own tableservice. Beverages will be furnished. Tours of historical sites will be featured and the museum will be open. The day will include an ice cream social on the lawn of the Congregational Church That event is sponsored by the Eaton County Historical Commission. At 5 p.m., the Vermontville Fire Department plans a waterball contest. Children’s games begin at 6 p.m. The grand finale of the day will be a program of interest at the Opera House. Storyteller Linda Aldrich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Aldrich, will be relating interesting tales to the audience. There will be many more fun things to do and see. Plan to come join in the activities. Provisions have been made to go ahead with the event in case of inclement weather. \ Michelle Rogers selected finalist in Teenworld pageant Michelle Andrea Rogers of Barryville Rd. in Nashville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forest G. Rogers, has been selected for competition in the state finals of the 1M0 Teenworld Pagent to be held at the Kalamazoo Center at 7:30 p.m. on July 26. Michelle, 14, is a student at Maple Valley High School. She is sponsored in the pageant by Andrus In­ surance Agency, Cappon Oil Co., Dull’s Real Estate, and Hastings Elks Club 365. Contestants from all over the state will be competing for the top title in the July event which is the official state finals for the Teen­ world Pageant. All contestants are bet­ ween the ages of 14 and 18, have a “B” or better grade average, and are required to participate in the Teenworld Volunteer Service Program. This nationally sanctioned program has been an in­ centive for many teenage girls to become involved in service to their communities. Economic Development 'update' plan approved The 1980-81 update of Barry County’s Economic Development plan was approved by the County Board of Commissioners at their June 23rd meeting. document was The prepared by a 17-member committee, chaired by Kensinger Jones, with the assistance of the County Grants Coordinator, Sylvia Dulaney. Six projects are recommended for development: a) Development of an alcohol production facility to utilize the agricultural products of the county and forward energy con­ servation. b) Establishment of an office of Economic Director, SPECIALS: 2x4x8 Econs, 99 cents; Ready Mix cement, 90 lb., $2.49; 1x3 Furring Strips, 7 cents per foot; dry wall, 4x8 "sheet, $3.39. Hometown Lumber, Nash­ ville. Community Events Save labels for P.T.O. . Save all Campbell labels for the P.T.O. of Nashville School. There will be a box to put them in out to Carl's Supermarket. Thank you — Nashville P.T.O. Maple Grove Birthday Club — The club will meet Tuesday, July 15 at Maple Leaf Grange Hall with Velma Jarrard and Jean Welker hos­ tesses. Mae Newland will bring the birthday cake. Potluck dinner at 12:30. Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon to assure getting them in paper! • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday ■ Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. with support from Economic Development Corporations and Chambers of C~ ommerce. Park c) dustrial Development. d) Forestry Industry Development. e) Vocational Education and Manpower Training. f) Tourism Development. Further information regarding these projects can be obtained from the County Grants Office (945-5121). One immediate result of the update will be a July 7 meeting, hosted by the Chamber of Hastings Commerce, to discuss the update and other matters pertaining to Economic Development. The winner of the state finals will receive an all­ expense paid trip to compete in the National Finals at the Peachtree Plaza Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. She will compete for $15,000 in scholarships, a new automobile for the reigning year, a $5,000 appearance contract, a $2,000 wardrobe, and many other prizes and awards. Contestants will be judged on scholastic and civic achievements, appearance, poise, and personality. Contestants may choose between talent competition or presenting a speech on “My Place in the World.” Michelle is active in the Presbyerian Youth Group, basketball, track, band, cheerleading, 4-H, and softball. Test Cow is Purina’s Super Energy, Super Value Milking Ration’.’.. Dr. J. P. Everett Putina's Director Dairy Research Michigan's Largest Antiques Market Over 400 Exhibitors CENTREVILLE, MICH. SUNDAY, JULY 13 8:30a.m. -4:30p.m. Admission-$1.00 Fairgrounds, M-86 Caravan Antiques Market Local 138 retirees meet The regular meeting of Local 138 Retirees will be July 17. Trip to Amish Acres, Nappanee, Indiana is planned. Meet at the Union Hall at 7:30 a.m. Tran­ sportation $2.00 each, everyone come. (7-15) CARD OF THANKS The family of- Russell Kilpatrick wishes to thank Rev. Dave Fleming, The Congregational Church, LCA, American Legion and Military Associates; all our friends, neighbors and relatives who have been so helpful and kind throughout these past few months. Your generosity has made our sorrow easier to bear and your concern will never be forgotten. Florence Kilpatrick Phyllis Kilpatrick Michael, Stephen and Kevin Kilpatrick WORK WANTED: Would like to wash and wax cars in Nashville area. $10 - $15 per car. Phone 852-9208. "There are lots of so-called ’high energy' milking rations around that claim to have a high energy, high TDN content and at a low cost." says Dr. Everett. "The real measurement of a milking ration's value is the income it produces over feed cost, not the price. "At the Purina Dairy Research Center, we are proud of Purina Test Cow.. proud that it is available for America's dairymen. It is truly a "super" high energy ration. In fact, it contains the highest energy and lowest fiber of all Purina milking rations. "I don't-know of any milking ration I would recommend more highly." - Certainly all milking rations are not alike So don't settle for less than the best. Ask us about Test Cow today. FARMERS FEED 1006 E. Railroad St. - HASTINGS - PH: 945-9926 �The Maple Valley News, Mashville, Wednesday. July 9, 1980 —Page H Nashville enjoys ‘spirited holiday weekend Nashville’s Fourth of July weekend celebration was a Grand ‘n Glorious affair in every sense of the old- fashioned description. Much community spirit was evidenced in the various events which highlighted the Women contestants offer advice to Jim Jarmen as he uses a shovel to rearrange the potter's clay in which the stakes on the horseshoe courts are sunk. 3-day observance of the holiday. Friday was overcast and Saturday started with thundershowers, but by 10 a.m. skies had cleared, and the brief storm left sunny and warm temps in its wake. Main Street was a lively place all day Saturday as local merchants staged special sidewalk sales. The Friends of the Library booksale conducted on the lawn of the library was also a success. Storm warnings early in the morning Saturday caused several horseshoe pitchers scheduled to par­ ticipate in a 3-day tour­ nament at Putnam Park to remain at their homes in various points of Michigan. But those who arrived for Saturday play found clear skies and good pitching all day. An equally beautiful day greeted them Sunday. The visiting pitchers and their families expressed great appreciation for the Saturday evening supper served to them by the Nash­ ville Chamber of Commerce. The buffet-style meal was set up in the recently renovated waterworks building in Putnam Park. The delicious food was prepared by Bob Fueri of the Village Inn Cafe. Television cameras from WKZO-TV in Kalamazoo were on hand Friday to film the tourney, sponsored by the Wolverine State Hor- Supper was served Saturday to a group of 53, comprised of pitchers and their families, at the Community Center building in Putnam Park. The tasty meal, prepared by Bob Fueri of the Village Inn Cafe, was furnished by the local Chamber of Commerce and offered free to contestants and guests at the Wolverine State Horseshoe Assoc, tourney in Putnam Park. At Johnson's Furniture, customers checked lawn furniture and large quantities of carpet remnants. 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Vol. 108, No. 7 — Wednesday. July 16, 1980 Vermontville hosts a homecoming to remember By Elaine Gilbert Saturday was homecoming day in Ver­ montville, and dispite un­ cooperative weather, the festivities went on as planned. Sponsored by the Ver­ montville Historical Society with cooperation from the local chamber, merchants, and other service organizations, the day was set aside as a reunion with former Vermontville residents. Guests who had once called Vermontville “home” came from as far away as Fountain Valley, California; Seattle, Washington; and Lexington, Kentucky. Hometown Day was filled with fun activities, running the gamut from an ice cream social to having a ‘ball’ in the waterball fight contest. It was also a day to pay tribute to those who have contributed to the com- Fern Hawkins Yoder of Dowling who was born in Vermontville in 1900 came back to visit on Hometown Day and found a picture in the museum of her pater­ nal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hawkins. Fern is the daughter of Joseph and Grace Hawkins. (Maple Valley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) munity through talents and and the creator. Used as a deeds and to remember the sanctuary then, well over a heritage left by the pioneers century ago, it is still a house who founded the tiny village. of meditation and prayer, a Beacause of rain, opening refuge in time of storm; the ceremonies Saturday Griswold room a scene of morning were moved from fellowship and laughter of the village park to the communication and Congregational Church sharing.” where Eaton County Com­ Another visable part of the missioner Edgar Fleetham legacy is the village park, he welcomed the audience and noted, saying that the delivered the keynote ad­ pioneers planned for the dress. village green in the center of Fleetham spoke of Ver­ the town so that all montville’s rich heritage and inhabitants could share its pointed out that the village’s use and ownership. pioneers have left a legacy of “We should now look to the visable accomplishments spirit of that pioneer and of spirit. heritage, so much alive He reminded the audience today,” Fleetham said. “It is that the pioneers who came alive in this to Vermontville had “left the Homecoming...in those who security of established worked hard to plan it and homes and businesses to make it possible...in all of us travel hundreds of miles by who are enjoying it and in teams and wagons to found a the community pride that new home in the wilderness enhances it.” nearly a century and a half Pioneer spirit, he said, “has been evident and alive ago. .“While looking for for years in the Annual something new, they Maple Syrup Festival. No (Vermontville’s pioneers) matter the weather, wanted a touch of the old. So thousands of people come to they settled in an area where Vermontville for the the magnificant maple tree festivities and to enjoy the grew and flourished,” said products of the maple. “It is with pride and ac­ Fleetham. “They - (the pioneers) complishment that Ver­ brought with them the montville is referred to as cornerstones of their the ‘sweetest community in character, a dependence the world.’ It is not only the upon the Almighty, respect golden maple syrup but the for education and a first spirit of the community as hand knowledge of work and well that makes this iden­ real,” said •toil. Privation was no tification Fleetham. stranger to them.” The rich heritage, left by Praising the local the pioneers, is still visible volunteer ambulance ser­ and very much in practice, vice, he said, “dedicated he continued. “The historic people have made the am­ Academy still stands on the bulance service work to a corner, a constant reminder degree seldom found in a of pioneer faith in God and a small community anywhere.” thirst for knowledge. “...the spire of a historic “All of these are but a house of worship still modern day application of reaches towarded the skies the pioneer spirit and the heritage and history that is Vermontville.” Fleetham said, “These Cont. page 10 — This placque honoring Bridget Cunningham was presented by Martha Zemke, president of the local Historical Society, to Fire Chief Tom Joostberns. Commissioner Edgar Fleetham of Sunfield praised the rich heritage of Vermontville's pioneers. An array of delicious foods were served at the reunion picnic which was held indoors because of inclement weather. They came from near and as far as California to be back in Vermontville Saturday. �The Mople Volley News, Nashville. Wednesday, July 16. 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News After last week’s report on the early morning tornado that struck at the Lowell Me Millon residence on Guy Road July 5, we learned that the same storm was ap­ parently responsible for flattening an old and seldomused barn on the Paul Williams place, located just south of the intersection of Cloverdale and South Clark roads. A housefill of holiday company was asleep in the Williams home when the twister touched down and none actually witnessed the swirling cloud which was sighted by Rod Me Millon, 18-year-old son of the Lowell Me Millons. Asleep at the Williams home in addition to Mr. and Mrs. Williams and their daughter were Mrs. Williams’ brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Frank and two children, and her sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Me Coy and three children, all of Coloma. “My sister-in­ law told me later that she had gotten up to shut the window because of the noise, which she thought was just a thunderstorm,’’ said Mrs. Williams. “It was then that she saw a piece of siding go flying past the second-story window.” The storm leveled the William’s barn, con- IDERN H HOTdGRVHICS Many Wedding Plans to choose from ... Starting at ’ISO00 For (48) 4x5 and (1) 8x10 COLOR and ALBUM Ph. 374-7337 taining only hay, and slammed pieces of wood 6 to 8 feet long against the rear of the Williams home, damaging several strips of aluminum siding. The 6:30 a.m. storm struck just as an alarm was going off to wake the Williams family and guests for a- planned fishing expedition and picnic at Thornapple Lake. “There was a lot of excitement for a while,” commented Mrs. Williams. Coincidentally, the Saturday morning twister hit in the same area as a 1920 tornado that wreaked havoc on Maple Grove Township. Hardest hit in that early storm was the Wilcox Cemetery neighborhood where four lives were claimed. Also hard hit in 1920 was Me Cartney’s Comers (S. Clark and Maple Grove Road intersection) where a demolished house buried its occupants, who survived. Ironically, a straight line drawn from Wilcox Cemetery to Me Cartney’s corners passes directly over the Me Millon property. Good news that Mrs. Eliza Emery was able to return to her home in Nashville last Monday after many weeks of recuperation from a frac­ tured pelvis she suffered in a fall at her residence earlier this year. Following hospitalization in Battle Creek, Mrs. Emery was transferred to an adult care home near Hastings where she continued to mend. Now she is much improved and able to get around without a walker. We understand that Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nash­ ville, who has also been laid up several weeks with a broken hip sustained in a tumble at her residence, is expected home Saturday Look your best in a handsome, easy-care hairstyle. Call for an appointment today. -olivet-616-749-9962 — NASHVILLE — 517-852-9192 The Mirrors image ,j,lie miuols iiuaae, CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TM TTTTTTTTTTTTT after a lengthy stay at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Welcome home to these two lovely and cheerful ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Nate (La Duska) Sheldon of Nashville enjoyed a holiday weekend visiting their son and his wife, Jim and Lori Sheldon, at Ludington. Festivities in that city included a very elaborate parade, a 6-mile race, an arts and crafts show, and an ox roast at Stearns Park followed by a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Michigan. Good weather prevailed throughout the Sheldon’s visit. Over 100 kids were present for the first Children’s Story Hour of the season, con­ ducted last Tuesday morning at Putnam Public Library. The summer educational entertainment program is being conducted by the local Friends .of the Library. Tuesday morning sessions will continue throughout July and will conclude with a picnic in Putnam Park on the 29th. Story hour time is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon each Tuesday, and the event is open to all children, age 4 and over. Any child under four must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Newland of Nashville, ac­ companied by grand­ daughters Martha and Sarah Newland of Plymouth, and Mr. and Mrs. Gale (Audrey) Wetzel and sons, Bret and Joel, of Nashville camped over the holiday at Woods & Water campground near White Cloud. They returned home last Monday, having Set up camp the Tuesday before the Fourth. Martha and Sarah, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Newland, returned to their home on Wednesday. Timmy Rose of Lansing was a holiday weekend visitor at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Petie Latta of Nashville. On the evening of the Fourth, Mrs. Latta, Timmy and his great­ grandmother, Mrs. Ona Hinckley of Nashville, en­ joyed dinner and a fireworks display at the Cornwell Turkey Farm near Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Pufpaff of Nashville enjoyed a Fourth of July neigh­ borhood picnic at Thor­ napple Lake as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seegar. Dr. R. E. White, a former village resident now of Lake By Susan Hinckley Panasoffkee, Florida, and his wife were guests last week of Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch of Nashville. The previous week, Mrs. Jane Owen of Nashville, Indiana, was a house guest of Mrs. Lynch prior .to Elizabeth spending a long pre-holiday weekend with Mrs. Owen. Other recent callers at the Lynch residence were Mr. and Mrs. G. Allen Dean of West Melbourne, Florida, arid Mrs. Effa (Dean) De BoltofFine Lake near Battle Creek. George B. Dean, one of Nashville’s elder statesman at age 96, is currently confined at the Barry County Medical Care Facility following a y brief hospitalization at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. George is well known in the village for his keen-minded observations, on life in general and politics in particular. We wish him a rapid recovery of health. good Please remember to cheer him with a card or letter. Rev. and Mrs. Theodore Cole, missionaries to Taiwan whose work in the field is supported financially by the local United Methodist Church, will be in Nashville Thursday, July 17, to share their' experiences with the local people. Rev. Cole teaches at a Bible college in Taiwan while his wife, Betty, an is elementary schoolteacher? T)ie Coles are currently home bn furlough.' Time of the Thursday presentation at the local church is 8 ptm. Mrs. Amy Putnam and Mrs. Edna Smith of Nash­ ville will be attending the School of Missions at Albion College, July 21-24. The session is being sponsored by West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church. The Nashville United Methodist nominating committee for church of­ ficers for 1981 will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, at the church. G. Allen Dean, a former local resident now of West Melbourne, Florida, and his wife, Louise, are now en route to visit relatives in the state of Vermont. They have been in Michigan two weeks vacationing and calling on local family and friends. “I don’t remember many of the Fourth celebrations in town,” wrote former local resident Kenneth A. Meade, now of Franklin, in a letter expressing his enjoyment of the little news excerpts presented in a recent Memories about Nashville’s early July 4th activities. “Usually on the farm at that time we were busy making hay and harvesting wheat, so we worked all day on the Fourth,” explained Meade, who grew up on a farm northwest of the village. “When I was smaller, we used to get together with the Huwes who lived across the road, pool our fireworks that we had bought earlier at either Barker’s (bakery) or Munson’s candy store and have a celebration on the Fourth. At the end of the evening, we had delicious homemade ice cream and cake.” In later years, when Meade was in high school, he remembers going to Fourth of July events at Bennett Park in Charlotte by rail, coming back on the early morning train, and then having to work all the next day shocking wheat in the hot sun with little sleep. “One way to pay for a holiday celebration,” he concluded. Wednesday guests at the home of Adolph and Rose Douse were his sister and her husband, Pauline and Carl Lehman of Bellevue. In honor of the Douse’s wedding anniversary, the four had lunch at the Steakhouse Restaurant. Later Wednesday evening, the Douses joined, the Otto Christiansens of Charlotte and the Harry Johnsons of Nashville for dinner at the Chateau near Charlotte. The occasion celebrated the July wedding anniversaries of all three couples. Justin Douse, son of Kermit and Debbe (Downing) Douse of Lan­ sing, was a holiday weekend guest of his grandparents, Adolph and Rose Douse of Nashville. Don Pennock of Decatur, ■Indiana,“was a holiday weekend visitor in Michigan and spent Sunday with his parents, Earl and Clara Pennock of rural Nashville. Saturday evening, the Pennocks were in Battle Creek to attend a birthday party for their 2-year-old grandson, Aaron Haroff, at the home of his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Haroff. Present in addition to the baby’s parents, Leigh arid Woody Haroff, and several Haroff relatives were John and Lois (Pennock) Lane of Battle Creek and Don Pennock. Mrs. Gunda Pennock of Nashville spent the holiday weekend at Gun Lake as a guest of her daughters and families: Mr. and Mrs. Randy (Nancy) Knowles and children arid Mrs. Ardyce Noble and family, all of Gun Lake. Larry and Suzy Corkwell and daughters, Lisa and Becky Sue, of Nashville were holiday weekend guests of his cousins, Terry and Diane Ensign, at their cabin at Skidway Lake near Standish. The Corkwells first drove to Flint to meet their relatives for the trip north. Tne En­ signs live at Flushing. Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis, local, accompanied her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert Curtis of rural Nash­ ville; to Bellevue last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz of Nashville had as Fourth of July visitors, Mrs. Jack Smith and daughter, Tiscia, of Battle Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Ard Decker of Nashville were Tuesday callers on John Decker at Delton and later ac­ companied him to Portage. Mrs. Ednah McConnell, a former local resident now of F* gifmer Republican Pd. for by Citizens Committee for Don Gilmer AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School- . 11 a.m.. (7> mile East of M-66,5 miles Holy Day Masses south of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship the evening before Sunday ............. 6 p.m Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Bible Study Tw„hwui r... v8 p.m Morning Service . 11 a.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI rev. Leonard putnam Waning Service .. 7 p.m. Sun. School..... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .■ 6 p.m. Sunday Evening PASTOR MARVIN POTTER Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. Sun. A.M. Worship.. 9:15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday Schooool.l 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMDLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ...11 Evening Worship .. 7 Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting... 7 a.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. AM Service ........ 11 a.m. a.m. PM Service .......... 7 p.m. p.m .Wed. Service........ 7 p.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 South Main, Vermontville MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH CHURCH OF THE HAZAREHE PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Church School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship ...11a.m. Morning Worship. 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship........ 7p.m. Evening Worship . . 7 p.m. Fellowship Time After • Wednesday Evening Wednesday Wednesday Evening Evening Worship. Worship................. 7p.m. Prayer Meeting .. . 7 p.m. REV. DAVE FLEMING Rev. Richard Wadsworth PASTOR RANDY REED 219 Washington St., Nashville REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ...... 10:30 a.m. Church Service... 11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER * 5> & ** ltd * ** |»**! j* •W ‘ «*!' «*! IP* UU® nW1 Bill*!1 pi* $■" Blit ii* «l‘ oak Bi* pili (# �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday, July 16. 1980— Page3 Battle Creek, was a recent A colorful wall hanging house guest of her sister, depicting Washington Mrs. Viola Beystrum of crossing the Delaware now Nashville, spending the brightens the reference weekend holiday and room at Putnam Public returning home last Thur-Library. It was given by sday. Beth Phillips and prepared Brian Beystrum of Lan- for display by Darlene caster, California, arrived Scramlin. last Tuesday to visit his Mr. and Mrs. Donald grandmother, Mrs. Viola (Elaine) Leonard of NashBeystrum. He came by ville recently -entertained plane, via Reston, Virginia, several of their grandwhile the where he stopped to visit his children, older brother and sister-in- youngsters’ parents were on law, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard other trips. First, daughter Beystrum. Brian plans to Mrs. Dennis (Donna) Gaskill spend several weeks of of Elkton, Michigan, arrived vacation traveling on a flight with daughters Lisa and ticket he won in an airlines Gina. She was en route to drawing earlier this year. Blue Lake Summer Music Richard and Feme Green Camp at Muskegon where of Nashville spent Fourth of Gina was to enroll on a July holiday weekend at scholarship she recently their Gun Lake cottage, and received. Lisa Gaskill there had the opportunity to remained in Nashville with see an outstanding fireworks the Leonards for a week and display sponsored by the also visited her paternal lake association. Saturday, grandmother, Mrs. Irene they enjoyed a surprise visit Gaskill of rural Hastings. from their son, Richard, of Then, Elaine’s- son and Kalamazoo. family, Mr. and Mrs. Vance Bill Bitgood of Nashville is Higdon and children, Mat­ making aa remarkable thew and Elizabeth Ann, recovery from from recent arrived by auto from their in surgery for removal of a home Manitowoc, kidney, which he underwent Wisconsin, for a visit. While at Blodgett Hospital in Vance and his wife flew on to Grand Rapids. He returned Connecticut to visit friends home on July 4th which also there, the children remained happened to be the 50th here with the Leonards and wedding anniversary for Bill enjoyed a trip to Elkton to and his wife, Velva. No take Lisa home and spend formal celebration could be three days visiting with Mr. held, of course, due to Bill’s and Mrs. Dennis Gaskill. Petty Officer 3rd Class health, but it was a special occasion for the family to Kim Jarrard, a former local have him home sooner than resident now stationed with U.S. at expected and improving so the Navy quickly. Chesapeake, Virginia, returned to her base last Friday after a 3-weeks furlough spent visiting her parents, Ward (“Jim”) ahd PROFESSIONAL Jan Jarrard of rural Nash­ ville. While here, Kim took BUSINESS her mother and father out to DIRECTORY dinner at the Red Lobster in LIMESTONE & MARL Battle Creek to celebrate the (Delivered and Spread) Jarrard’s 25th wedding CRANEWORK anniversary. • Drdinage Ditches Enjoying a fishing ex­ “• Farm Ponds pedition in the Canadian DARRELL HAMILTON wilderness last week were «t, 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 Pastor Lester DeGroot of ST. CYRIL Nashville; his father, Earl CATHOLIC CHURCH DeGroot of Dowling; Calvin REV.JtOBERT CONSANI Oles of Olivet; and Forrest Phone 945-4246 Gardner of Vermontville. MASSES: Verlin Murphy, a former Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. local resident now of I Holy Day Masses celebrated I Palacios, Texas, arrived in cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. Michigan last week to visit FOR PROFESSIONAL his children and their INSURANCE PLANNING families: Mr. and Mrs. Dave Call... Murphy and Mr. and Mrs. THE HECKER AGENCY Ray Hinckley, of Nashville, 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE and Mr. and Mrs. Wendell PHONE 852-9680 Studt of Woodland. Donald and Wilma Hin­ VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE ckley enjoyed a pre-holiday COUNCIL MEETINGS trip to Great America ’ 2nd Thursday each month amusement park near At 7:30 P.M. Gurnee, Illinois. They made Vermontville Public Library the auto trip via Chicago, Milwaukee and Green Bay, Public invited to attend Wisconsin, and then con­ EWING WELL DRILLING tinued through Michigan’s WELb DRILLING & REPAIR Upper Peninsula along the 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (5T71726-0088 Lake Michigan shoreline. Vermontville, Michigan The Hinckleys . visited HJackinac Island and toured the old fort there before SMALLEY’S returning home by way of Small Engine Repair Cadillac. 220 S. Main, Vermontville Mr. andMrs. Wayne Gould Phone 517-726-0612 and daughters, Leslie and or 616-763-9697 Emilie, of rural Nashville • Chain saws • Edgers • Snow­ entertained for a family mobiles • Golf carts • Lawn picnic on July 4th. Present mowers • Tillers • Snowblowers for the afternoon event STOP OUT TODAYI were: Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 8 to 5 Gould; Mark and Betty Sat. 8 to 3 Pierce and son, Terry, and his friend, LeAnn Barrick; DAN'S Tom and Beverly Oleson and WATER SOFTNER son, Andy, all of Nashville; SALES and SERVICE and Wayne and Loretta Neil Dependable service on all and his parents, Mr. and makes and models. Mrs. Neldon Neil, all of FREE WATER TEST! I Battle Creek. Reasonable Fees!! Baby bonnets hand knit by (517)852-9564 Mrs. Arthur Kays of Nash­ — NASHVILLE — ville are earning money for Ask For Dan!! the local Friends of the Library, whose various fund raising projects have been a boon to Putnam Public Library. The cunning little caps, now on display at the library, were donated by Mrs. Kays and are being sold by FOL members. Pastor Don Roscoe of Nashville finished 30th overall among ap­ proximately 160 runners participating in Bellevue’s recent 10,000 meter (6.2 mile) Clown Days run. Dick Dean of Nashville also ran, finishing 117th overall with a time of 52:23. Roscoe’s time was 38:54. In a July 4th 10,000 meter race at Middleville, Roscoe finished 64th overall among approximately 300 runners, with a time of 38:04. Gary Hamilton of Nashville also ran at Middleville, finishing 72nd with a time of 38:34. Roscoe and other local runners will next be com­ peting in Delton’s 8-mile race to be staged August 9 in connection with the town’s Founders’ Weekend celebration. A group from the Nashville Baptist Church plans to travel to East Kentwood High School in Grand Rapids next Monday evening, July 21, to hear Dr. Jack Hyles speak. Hyles is pastor of the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, which has a membership of over 37,000 and is recognized as having America’s largest Sunday School. The Nash­ ville group will depart from the local church at 6 p.m. by church bus. A performance by “Life Unlimited”, a gospel music group from Gran J Rapids, will be presented Wednesday evening, July 23, at 7 p.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church. Larry Winegar of Nash­ ville, commercial loan of­ ficer with Michigan National Bank, was mentioned in a recent write-up in the Battle Creek Enquirer & News for representing the educational interest of local bankers at the 78th National American Institute of Banking Con- ference held recently in New Orleans. Winegar is president of the Battle Creek chapter of AIB. According to the report, about 1,400 leaders in banker education attended the conference. The Nashville Police Dept, handled 83 complaints in June, according to a report given to the village council Thursday by Sgt. Gene Koetje, acting chief. The police activity report for last month reflects an increase in complaints which is normal in summer months, Koetje said. The June report in­ cluded malicious 7 destructions of property, 16 parking tickets, 5 moving violations, 3 arrests, 3 bad checks, 1 driving under the influence of liquor, 1 assault, I disorderly person, 1 breaking and entering, and II larcenies, half of which involved gasoline. Koetje said the village was getting hit with a lot of cases of “midnight acquisition of gasoline.” In addition to the complaints handled, the Nashville police assisted the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, seven times during June and gave one assist to the Hastings City Police. Local officers found one open door in making door checks in June. They drove 2,170 miles during the month, using 219 gallons of gasoline. In recent competition of the East Division (Nashville area) of a church softball league, Nashville Baptist Oldtimers edged Heritage Hills No. 2, 7-6; Heritage Hills No. 1 lambasted Ainger Bible, 35-5; Heritage Hills No. 2 thrashed Nashville Nazarene, 19-6; Baptist Oldtimers stomped Nash­ ville United Methodist, 16-6; Vermontville Bible over­ whelmed Baptist Youth, 21­ 2; and Nashville Baptist Oldtimers beat Vermontville Bible, but the score was not available. The latest play leaves Nashville Baptist Oldtimers at the top of the league with a 9 and 0 record. How many readers recall the late John Wellman, longtime second-hand dealer on Nashville’s North Main Street? He and his wife, Melvina, were pictured in a photo used in a recent Memories story on the former White Rose Oil Station that was located at the NE corner of Main and Washington, adjacent to the Wellman property. A distant relative of his, Mrs. John Engel of Dimondale, saw that story and wrote us seeking more information for a family history she is preparing. “A friend gave me an April Nashville newspaper,” wrote Edith Engel. “It had a picture of Mr. and Mrs. John Wellman. This John Wellman and my grandmother were first cousins.- Anyone with a Wellman in the family from Nashville, Vermontville, Eaton Rapids or Brookfield were relatives.” Mrs. Engel is interested in learning the name of John's father and where he is buried. In a quick trip through Lakeview Cemetery, ,we located a Lewis Wellman (1840-1913) and wife, Jannett (1847-1921) and sent this data to Mrs. Engel. She believes however, that John’s father would have been closer to the age ofhis brother (her great­ grandfather) Abram Wellman, who was born in 1813 and died in Ohio in 1887. Albert E. Wellman was another brother. Mrs. Engel is confident there are family members still in this area. “Albert died in Hastings in 1902,” she wrote, “He must have relatives somewhere there.” Mrs. Engel thought our readers might be in­ terested in the origin of the name Wellman. She sent along an excerpt from the book “Descendants of Cont. page 5 — This is an AD Come In and See Us SOON Nashville, Michigan 49073 EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION! 6 Month Money Market Certificate 6 Months SI0.000.00 Minimum Rate for the week of July 10 thru July 16, 1980 Annual yield Continuously Compounded par annum leral regulations prohibit compounding of interest during the term o< this agreement, e varies each week for new certificates or renewals but once you have invested your Money Market Certificate. your quoted rate is fixed for the full six months. 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Almost without ex­ ception, the Nashville News recorded these equine antics so vividly that readers could feel the excitement and almost sense the fear--that onlookers had known. Some reports py of runaways were tinged with a tongue in cheek theg slapstick humor at scenes such havoc must have wrought. Following are several excerpts of stories that enlightened News readers ofan earlier day. We hope our present-day audience enjoys them also. August 30, 1879... David Dixon lost a new buggy Monday morning when his team ran away, entered the bee yard and upset several hives of bees. They stung the horses so severely that the 'team went mad, running several miles and demolishing the rig and harness. Mr. Dixon wisely jumped out in the early stages of the runaway, and escaped injury. April 24, 1880... Runaways have become so. prevalent .that is it. no longeF safe to be on the * streets. One of the worst occured Saturday when Bert Cooper’s team, from Maple Grove, took off while unattended at Holler’s Mill (1980 note: then located west of the river on Bridge St.) and ran wild up one street and down another, until nothing was left of Bert’s wagon and little of the harness. Don’t forget to VOTE on August 5 VILLAGE PRIMARY ELECTIONS Bonnie June Hoyt Candidate for... Vermontville Township TREASURER Paid for by Committee to elect Bonnie June Hoyt NO PRICE INCREASE THIS YEAR... • The same good quality • The same care and attention to hair and clothing • The same retouching of finished prints • The same fast service • Yearbook photos provided your school • Choice of indoor or outdoor sitting or both • Free family sitting given each student I NOW IN TWO LOCATIONS 126 Bridge 250 S. Main Portland, Ml. Vermontville, Ml. PH: 517 647 6934 PH: 517-726-1340 Closed Mondays HOURS: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m> We use Kodak Papers for the Good Look! December 10, Nashville's doctors were prime candidates for runaway antics that made colorful news, especially the misfortunate veterinarian Dr. F. A. Law (center), who lost his Christmas sleigh to an impatient horse. 1881... Thursday afternoon, a horse belonging to Michael Reiser of Woodland became frightened of a deer skin hung in front of Joseph Cole’s market. It wheeled around, tipped the wagon over, which frightened it still more, and started on a rampage that took him around the square and straight for. the post office (1980 note: now location of Dairy Delite on South Main)*. Gazing, up the sidewalk he. thoughf it a'splendid place to fry his . speed and was not long in measuring the distance from -there to A If Buxton’s corner (1980 note:, now Nashville Flowers & Jewelry). Women screamed and cried; men got off the street and children stood with their heads just visible from behind buildings. The fastidious steed left the sidewalk at Buxton’s corner, following Washington Street to the alley, down which he ran to the river where he was captured and returned to Mr. Reiser unharmed, but badly scared. Fractions dr frightened horses often staged spectacular runaways with both tragic and comic results. A leisurely buggy ride or a business trip to town often turned into catastrophe when jittery steeds were spooked by anything from trains to autos, dog fights to deer hides. Harnesses and rigs were frequent casualties. These unidentified local trnv«ler- » n Sr -ed by early Nashville photographer Charles Hershberger, after a half-mile run, with very little damage done. February 24,1902... Dr. R. P. Comfort had a runaway yesterday. He left his team standing in the lane at Frank Price’s farm while he closed the gate and they proceeded at a brisk pace without a driver. His buggy was wrecked when it hit the rail fence. Jaunary 28, 1882... A team December 28,1903... Dr. F. belonging to F. Brock was A. Law bought himself a left at the depot without snappy new cutter from hitching last Saturday, and Glasgow’s as sort of a becoming frightened at the Christmas present. approaching train, started Yesterday he had to go and off into the marsh south of buy another one. He was the depot, where they left the looking at some timber north wagon, and ran over into the of town and left his horse and north part of the village. cutter while he walked into Damages nominal. the woods. The horse got tired of waiting, started for October 9, 1899... A dog home and must have fight on Main Street wrapped that cutter around Saturday afternoon caused every third tree passed, for two runaways, which there was little left of it when resulted in one smashed rig the Doctor arrived home on and an injured horse. foot at dusk and found his horse waiting at the barn November 11,1901... Dr. F. door. A. Law, the veterinarian, had just returned from a Of course, farmers were country call Sunday and was also frequent victims of getting out of the buggy in runaways: front of Scheldt’s Livery Jaunary 29, 1902... One of (1980 note: near former the liveliest runaways of the Total Station on South Main) season,Was staged Tuesday when his team became morning by a team frightened at something and belonging to Mr. and Mrs. bolted, dragging the doctor William Fox, who were half a block. They were coming into town leading a stopped a little beyond the cow behind their buggy. Both iron bridge (1980 note: Mr. and Mrs. Fox were across Thornapple River on thrown from the rig, which North Main) by Edgar was badly smashed before Hartford, after having Frank Barber finally swerved the buggy against stopped the team near the the bridge and knocking off mill. its top. One of the most exciting Doctors seemed to be runaways recorded by the prime candidates for News started on the nor­ runaways, and Dr. Law theast corner of the Main seemed to be particularly ill- and Washington Street in­ fated: tersection. hear Appelman’s February 3. 1902... Dr. E. grocery store (now site of T. Morris had a lively Nashville Coin Laundry): runaway Sunday, but suc­ September 7. 1908... John ceeded in stopping the horse Snore’s team indulged in a spectacular runaway on Washington Street yester­ day. They were hitched beside John Appelman’s store when they became frightened, broke loose and started east on a hot pace. Elmer McKinnis, who was driving east on the same street, heard them coming and pulled out at State Street to allow them room to pass, but they followed Elmer’s rig and swung around through E. M. Evert’s yard, tearing out one comer of his porch and one of the columns. There one of the horses fell, but the other dragged him for a distance until he regained his feet. .Then they swung off Washington Street again and around through the yards north of the Baptist Church (1980 note: now Trinity Gospel, at NW comer of Washington and Queen), until they collided with an outbuilding in Mrs. Ida Kocher’s yard which they smashed but which stopped them until they were cap­ tured. The wagon was partly demolished, the harness ruined, one of the horses was severely injured. John Appelman’s delivery horse, which was hitched beside the team, also raised a little ruckus on his own account, tearing his harness in fragments and smashing the buggy in bad shape, but John succeeded in keeping him Cont. page 5 — Sports Afloat Revolve Around a Water Wheeler • MANEUVERABLE • LIGHTWEIGHT • SAFE Maintenance Free! Great fun for Any Age! Wheeler Marine M-66 South of NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9609 HOURS: 9 to 7 Doily - Closed Sundays �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday. July 16. 1980 — Page 5 Washington trip gives Vermontville youth a better insight into government and history Nyle Wells, son at Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Wells of Vermontville, looks over some picturesque postcards from a recent trip to the nation's capital. (Maple Valley News photo by Elaine Gilbert) Gilmore collects *110,000 for congressional campaign Republican Congressional candidate Jim Gilmore announced today that he has collected almost 1,000 in­ dividual contributions for a total of just a little over $110,000 since starting his campaign in mid April. The announcement came as Gilmore released a sum­ mary of the contents of the quarterly financial report due from all candidates by July 15. The cut off date for the report was June 30. “I said when I announced for. this seat that this would be a broad based campaign dependent on the support of thousands of people from all across the district,” said Gilmore. “I think our first 214 months of activity have been extremely successful.” Of the 1978 individual contributions 769 were for $50 or less. \ “I am particularly pleased at the large number of smaller givers,” said Gilmore. “I believe their support is an indication that there are a great many who agree with me that it is time to bring a more sensible businesslike approach to the affairs of Washington,” said Gilmore. Nyle Wells has just had the opportunity to discover that taking a trip to the nation’s capitol adds a lot of zip to learning about government and history. While textbooks definitely are an important learning tool, of course, it was fun for Nyle to learn about many interesting tidbits of history that aren’f usually included in schoolbooks. The trip, called the “Citizenship — Washington Focus” program, is an annual 4-H activity throughout the nation and Nyle represented Eaton County on the journey. He is_ the first from Eaton to make the trip since 1975. The trip from Michigan was via a 14-hour bus trip with youth from seven Michigan counties. About 600 youth from 10 states converged at the capitol for the June 21-28 adventure, coming from places like California, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and others. Three busloads came from California. The program is ongoing throughout the summer for youth from different states. Meeting new friends from various parts of the country was a definite highlight for Nyle. “One of the most in­ triguing parts was hearing all the different accents. It was enjoyable just listening to them,” he said. The youth were housed dormatory style at the National 4-H Center, located about 10 miles on the out­ skirts of Washington. It is Eaton County youths eligible for photo exhibition contest Budding young Eaton County photographers are eligible to compete in the 1980 4-H Photography Exhibition. They maly even be selected to participate in the National 4-H Photo continued Exhibit to be held during National 4-H Congress in from running away. last Thursday and per­ Chicago this November, says formed a remarkable feat. The News also kept Turning onto the railroad on Nancy Diuble, Eaton County readers posted on area South Main Street, they ran 4-H Youth Agent. “The purposes of the runaways, both tragic and along the tracks for three comic. The latter seems a and a half miles before exhibition program are to fitting description of the finally being caught by'some give young people a chance show off their chase envisioned by the men who pursued them on a /to photography skills and to following account: handcar. The horses were acquaint the general public January 29, 1906... A team but slightly bruised and the belonging to Issac Benson wagon practically un- with the many opportunities young people can take ad­ ran away in Vermontville damaged. vantage of through the 4-H program,” Diuble says. Interested Eaton County4H’ers are allowed up to 10 entries per person. All Many families cannot photos must be mounted op tolerate open expressions 11 x 14-inch matte boards, and prints may be no larger of grief. They will say, than 8 x 10 inches. Black ahd For yotir own good, don’t white prints, color prints and cry so much." Translated, colbr slides may be entered. .it means, When you cry you Slides do not have to be mounted or accompanied by upset me and I can * t tolerate a print enlargement. But your grief." prints must be accompanied A grief counsellor will by the negatives or tran­ encourage the mourner to cry sparencies from which the openly and to discuss any prints were made. Diuble says that either a aspect of the deceased’s life. single shot or a photo story This has a healing effect. a collection of 4 to 12 pictures that tell a story -- may be entered. All entries must be clearly identified with the FUNEtyU, photographer’s name, ad­ DIRECTORS dress, county, age, years in FUNERAL HOME 4-H, years in the in Nashville photography project, and the Phone 852-0840 month and year the photograph was taken. All Memories of the past, 'Vcqtr operated by the National 4-H Council and has the capacity of housing 700. Days during 'the Washington trip were long and fully packed plus the weather was hot and humid with temperatures zooming over 100 degrees that week. Nyle was in the breakfast line by 7 a.m. and most of the time was on the go untjl at least midnight. It was go-go-go all the time with sights to see and workshops to attend. Enroute to the capitol, a stop at Gettysburg to tour the battlefields set the mood for learning more about our nation’s history,, Nyle said. The whirlwind of activities were educational and fun. Nyle even put his “magic” to work by performing in the talent show during part of the closing ceremonies of the trip. v . He attended a rock opera at Ford Theatre where Lincoln was shot. He went up in the Washington Monument and learned on the trek that it had been built with money raised by the American people rather than being governement funded. No trip to the capitol would be complete without touring the White House and Mt. Vernon, the FBI building, and the Jefferson Monument — and these were on Nyle’s itinerary. He also visited the zoo and had a chance to see the giant Panda from China. The changing of the guard at Arlington National Cemetery was interesting to him too. photos must have been taken after June 1, 1979. Judging will take place during the Michigan 4-H Livestock Expo, August 1821, at Michigan State University. A committee of qualified photographers will review the entries and select four to represent Michigan this fall at the National 4-H Photo Exhibition sponsored by Eastman Kodak Co. Entries for the contest must be received at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Office by Friday, August 8.’ For more- in­ formation about exhibit rules and guidelines or any other 4-H program or ac­ tivity, contact Diuble at 543­ 2310. There also was time spent in the national headquarters of the Red Cross to learn about its varied services. Wednesday of the trip was spent on Capitol Hill and the Michigan Youth met with Congressman Howard Wolpe and Senator Carl Levin’s agricultural advisor. The youth also observed the House in session on Wolpe’s closed circuit TV and ac­ tually sat in on a session of the House and Senate. Nyle said he was surprised to see House Speaker Tip O’Neill casually flipping through a magazine as legislators requested the floor. The Vermontville youth also noted that the American flag is flown of the wings of the capitol whenever the House and Senate are in session. Just a glance at the building will denote if there is a recess because the flag will be gone. One interesting tidbit of information Nyle enjoyed learning involved “the whispering room” which is located in the first Meeting place of the House of Representatives. Nyle was amazed to learn from the tour guide that whispering could be heard from accross the room if one was situated in a certain spot with head tilted slightly downward. Nyle said that phenomina is the reason President John Adams appeared to be sleeping in some of the photos taken of him. Of course he wasn’t sleeping, but just listening to his op­ position accross the 50-foot round room. It-was also interesting to learn that the nation’s capitol was once swam­ pland. Nyle and other youth had a chance to commute to various places on the electric Metro Rail which is com­ puter controlled. Side walk cafes are quite a popular restaurant style, notes Nyle. “One thing that did sur- Phones 726-0330 ffa/lCiy J BEAUTY SHOP 157 South Main VermnetviJl*. RPOSE: To meet ms & Work and Att eapprop n Nashville News tnheyV RilliacghaerdEEng Wngeeiinnedet rtso, ewa SPECIAL MEETING From page 3 Thomas Wellman of Lynn, Mass.”: “The Wellman name was derived from the City of Wells in Somer­ setshire, England, which in turn obtained its name from a well called St. Andrew’s well near ’the Bishop’s palace. The founder of the family had received from one of the Bishops charge of St. Andrew’s well and had been called at first, John-thewell-man, which later became John Wellman. It was spelled Welman, later adding another L.” The family came to Lynn, in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, in 1640 on the ship Hopewell. If you have information on John Wellman, please call this reporter. prise me was that just down in front of the capitol, you could see street venders. And that just about one-half mile away there were some raunchy looking trailers with food and souvenirs for sale.” Nyle was involved in a mock presidential election during the trip. He said this experience enabled the youth to observe all the facets of electing candidates to office...from the primary...to a popular vote... and what happens when there is no majority. The main emphasis of the entire trip is to offer youth the opportunity to become better citizens of the nation and the world. “It teaches us more about government and stresses that people should become more involved. I personally learned more about how the government operates. If I ever doliave a complaint, I’ll know where, to start,” said Nyle. The trip encompassed history, current events, and a look into the future. “To know how the government works, you have to un­ derstand history,” says Nyle. “I’d go again if I had the chance.” He will be available to give presentations on the Citizenship — Washington Focus program. Already he plans to give a talk to the 4-H Eaton County Council, the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce, and at the 4-H Leader Banquet' in Eaton County in October. Nyle says he really plans “to push 4-H” when he makes his presentations. “Most people don’t realize the opportunities that 4-H UoSffAerNs...MlikeC thOisR tKriWp. EAL lLot o|f peoVplIeLLthAi.nGk E4-HCLstEoR psK at ,thZe county fair...but, that’s just a small part. In addition to being an active 4-H member, Nyle, 15, is active in school, church, and community. He also has served as the chairman of his local Muscular Dystrophy Association. There will be a special meeting of the | Nashville Village Council... * | TUESDAY, JULY 15,1980 ...at 7:30 p.m. | ...at the Community Center located on § the corner of N. Main and Philadelphia § Street in Nashville. ' �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, July 16. 1980 — Page 6 Nashville Council okays sign replacement project with Federal Grant establishment of a joint authority to convert Nash­ ville’s present municipal landfill into a transfer station and resource recovery facility to be used by residents of all three governmental units. Justin Cooley, Castleton Township supervisor, was present Thursday to suggest such a move. “I would like to propose that an-agreement be drawn up between the two town­ ships and the village, and the two townships construct the transfer site,” said Cooley. “The three units, by the same agreement, could operate it.” Cooley noted that any grant money available could' be used for the conversion program, and specifically referred to a $405,000 HUD Community Block Grant currently allocated for various project in the Meeting for the first time Thursday in their new quarters in Nashville’s recently greater Nashville area, renovated waterworks building in Putnam Park, council members ponder official which includes the village matters in the shadow of the historic Standpipe. Nashville's 1892 water tower, no and two townships. longer in use, is depicted in the murals that are being added to the interior walls Representatives from the of the old waterworks building by local artist Dale Ann Morawski. Underway on three governmental units an adjacent wall is a plat map of the village, circa 1916. Shown in the photo are, are expected to meet July 21 from left, Helen Curtis, Calvin Rizor, John Hughes, Forrest Babcock, President to begin negotiations to Harold Christiansen, Carl Tobias, Ray Hinckley, and Village Clerk Suzy Corkwell. establish a joint authority to build and maintain the for township use on Morgan proposed transfer site. Road, west of Nashville. Due to costly new state In other business Thur­ regulations governing sday, the council: landfill operation, Nashville - Discussed the federal officials decided last month Uniform Relocation Act with to investigate the conversion William Roberts, whose which would include a house and land on Gregg’s concrete ramp, a 42- yard Crossing Road was recently On the weekend of June 28­ W8LCU and W8Q0Y, of Keck, N8BIK, of DeWitt; steel dumpster box, and a purchased for Nashville’s 29, from 2 p.m. Saturday to 5 Portland; Marion and Harold Eastman, WB4YTN, small metal building to proposed $4.8 million sewer p.m; Sunday, Bill Eastman Beverley Stoner, W8VWY of Mulliken; Chris Hethorn, house materials collected for expansion project. of 201 Kellogg Street in and K8ZJU, of DeWitt; Arie WD8RYY, of Lansing. recycling. - Considered the cost of Nashville, whose amateur Nash ville-presently repairing the Thornapple radio call is WB8VPM, maintains a landfill for River dam in Nashville, participated with the village use on E. Casgrove which is reportedly in a Michigan QRP Club in the Street. The two townships deteriorating condition. 47th Annual American Radio currently operate a landfill Council officials expressed Relay League Field Day the opinion that professional emergency preparedness help may be needed to test. On that weekend, remedy the situation. ines ack thousands of Amateur Radio operators (hams) in the U.S. 192 N. Shay town Rd. Family planning and Canada set up their Vermontville, Ml. 49096 stations in the open using clinic scheduled only emergency power and 517-726-1426 Information, counseling portable antennas. They supplies, pap smears, contacted as many operators pregnancy testing, infertility as possible during the 27 counseling and referral hour period. These tests are REGULAR HOURS: offered at the Barry-Eaton designed to help hams refine Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Sat. 9 to5 District Health Department operating skills so necessary Fri. 9 to 9; Sun. 12 to 5; Closed Monday Family Planning Program. during disasters and time of Evening clinics by ap­ emergency when normal pointment on July 10 & 24, channels of communications 1980. Call in or stop in each are disrupted or unavailable. Monday or Thursday, 11:00 The Michigan QRP Club 4:00, 110 N. Cochran Ave. operated near Baldwin, in Phone 543-0172 or 543-2430. Mason County. About 350 Bill Eastman operating ham radio station during No charge. Teens welcome, other ham stations were (Photo supplied) parental permission not contacted in 45 states and communications test. required. (7-29) four Canadian provinces. -Other area ham operators who took part with the club were Ray and Lynn Et­ What a difference Bible school to tinger, WD8AZF and I WD8MFY, of Dimondale; a Bilco Door makes! start at Maple Ralph and Donna Burch, Here’s the way to add new beauty to your home. Replace Nashville's village of­ ficials gave the go-ahead Thursday to a largely federally-funded project which is expected to replace approximately 235 traffic and regulatory signs within the village. Nearly 78 percent of the proposed $11,800 program will he paid through a ' federal grant administered by the Michigan Dept, of Transportation. The local share of the-project will be met in part by a contribution of labor. Nashville’s Dept, of Public Works employees will handle installation of the signs. According to information received from the MDT, the intent of the sign program is “to improve traffic safety on all Michigan streets and roads by providing uniform standards for traffic control to reduce the likelihood and severity of traffic ac­ cidents.” The project involved a field review to inventory and analyze present traffic control devices in the village, noting placement, condition and adequacy. The council authorized Street Administrator Leon Frith, head of the village’s D.P.W., to sign the necessary job forms required for the project and also approved required safety standards to which the work crew must adhere while installing the signs in Nashville. In other business Thur­ sday, Village President Harold Christiansen ap­ pointed trustees Carl Tobias and John Hughes to meet with representatives of Castleton and Maple Grove townships to consider Western P Council meets in new facilities — Nashville amateur radio ham participates in National test T Shop CLOSED... 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The theme of the school this year is “Looking Unto Jesus.” All children are invited to the sessions from 9:45-11:30 a.m. each morning Monday through Friday. Parents and friends are invited to the closing program which will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday, July 25. For transportation or further information, call Pastor Marvin Potter at 852­ 0861. Sales and Service Action-Ads GAS 2O5'/2 S. Main St., Nashville (Located in rear of Curtis Craft Center) CONVERSION BURNERS AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE HOMES: Nashville Heating, 205%'S. Main, Nashville, Mich., 852­ 9231. (tfn) MOTOR HOMES AND CAMPERS FOR RENT: By day or week, deposit will hold. Call Vacation Rentals, 945-9101, Hastings. (9-24) FOUR FAMILY GARAGE SALE: July 17, 18 and 19. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. % mile south of Nashville on M-66 at Linda Boldrey’s. Lots of boy’s clothes, some girls, fur­ niture, baby buggy and miscellaneous. 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Over 200 children, pre K through grade 8, par- ticipated. An additional 60 adults attended the daily Parenting Seminary. A total of 21 teachers, seven aides and six SAGE (Society for the Advancement of Gifted Education) volunteers worked together to make the two week school a smashing success. The program was held in the Potterville Middle School building two hours daily from June 16-27. “The school provides challenge, stimulation, a chance to investigate areas they haven’t previously been exposed to”, Pat Reinbold, coordinator, said. “We encouraged teachers to teach productive and creative thinking, develop problem solving skills and self-directed learning.” “The school offers a chance for bright kids to. interact with other kids of comparable ability and interest,” Ms. Reinbold said. “Many parents told me that they had no trouble getting their kids out of bed in the morning,” she said. m“ Students would say things like “Why can’t school be like this?”. Classes were divided into three levels - Pre-K, 2, 3-4 and 5-8. All Pre-K - 2 students were grouped such that every child took every subject, including math, science, motor development, art, language arts and music. Five teachers and five aides taught the 40 students, using a learning centers approach. Students in grades 3 and 4 selected two classes from the following: creative dramatics, math, Junior Great Books, Books, creative creative Great writing, art, super science sampler and dance. Students in grades 5-8 selected from electricity, creative dramatics, creative writing, dance, computer science, creative images on film and videotape, math, drawing and sculpture. ELECTRICITY EXAMINED “How much energy is a kilowatt-hour?” Yeah, kids asked such questions and Curt Tuckey of Ver­ montville, assistant instructor, readily answered that one with “3.6 x 10(6) kg m2-sec2.” Students and explored instructors electrostatics, together electrodynamics, Newtonian Mechanics and other subjects. Under the guidance of Bill Deary and Tuckey, each student then completed a project of his choosing, using batteries, electromagnets, circuits and-.various charts, graphs and analytical processes. ART ARTICULATED “I wish I’d had my camera a couple of times when a few of of my my kinds kinds left left art art They They looked as though they’d taken a bath in whatever' media they happened to have been using,” Jane Hansen, artteacher said. “Now that’s what I call getting into your work. Sorry moms!”. Students in the 3-4 art class did figure - portrait drawings, clay sculptures of faces and creatures, weaving, painting in tempera, printmaking and water color. They talked about color usage, design elements, use of imagination, proportion relationships, contour drawing, 3-dimensional woik and the like. SUPER SCIENCE SAMPLER “When doing mystery powders, your sugar will not last long - for some reason it seems to disappear! (into mouths),” Sandy Briggs, teacher, said. Mystery powders was only one of 14 experiments con­ ducted in the science sam- Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Coun­ cil held June 26, 1980 at Castleton Township Hall was called to order by President Harold Christiansen: Present, Curtis, Hughes, Babcock, Hinckley, Rizor and Tobias. Letter was read from Nancy Johncock, Delores Knoll, Sharon Bishop, William & Sherry Varney, William Brenton and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Roush, coaches of the Girls Little League Softball teams, thanking the D.P.W. for all the work and care involved in making the old Nashville ball park available again for play. Motion by Hughes supported by Babcock to ask the E.P.A. and the D.N.R. to extend the deadline for beginning construction on the Wastewater Collection and Treatment project for four months, until October 29, 1980. All Ayes. Motion Carried. A letter was read from Terry Hartman, Resource Recovery Division of the D.N.R. regarding the Nash­ ville Sanitary Landfill. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Tobias the Village of Nashyille move with quick dispatch toward a trans­ fer and resource recovery station incooperation with the two townships. All Ayes. Motion Carried. For the record Calvin Rizor stated: ''I personally as a council member, had nothing to do with the confirma­ tion that the Village intends to establish a transfer station and discontinue the use of the landfill as stated in the letter from Terry Hartman of the D.N.R. dated June 17, 1980. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Rizor, to ask Sylvia Delaney, Barry County Grants Coordinator, to seek funding and secure cost figures for a transfer and resource recovery station using Williams & Works Engineering firm if necessary. All Ayes. Motion Carried. ' Ahmo Jordon of Country Corners was present concerning the Village requiring some kind of licensing or control on door to door and sidewalk peddlers and solicitors. President Christiansen will refer Ordinance 25 to the Village Attorney for update and recommen­ dation. Bruce Kuffer, was present from Williams Works En­ gineering Firm concerning the new sewer project. Motion by Rizor, supported by Curtis to authorize Williams & Works to make application for step 2 and 3 or combination step 2 and 3 grants and prepare appropriate engineering service document for our signing. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to purchase a steel cover sufficient to cover the septic tank at the Village property on Greggs Crossing Road. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Curtis to delegate the Zoning Administrator and Trustee John Hughes to see Mr. Richard Green about his commitment that he made to the Village Council on June 24, 1975 to clean up his property on South Main Street by periodically moving cars and mowing lawn. All Ayes, Motion Carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Tobias to adj ourn. Meeting adjourned. Harold Christiansen, President Date: July 10, 1980 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk NEXT MEETING — JULY 19th Building Site — 4010 River Road (Corner of Charlton Park Rd. and River Rd., I mile N. of AV 79) Dave Doozan, math teacher in the pre K-2 class of Summer School '80, involves himself with the concepts and the kids. z (Photo supplied). pier class. Intended to allow students to . (1) make scientific predictions, (2) set up experiments to test and corroborate (or not) their predictions and (3) analyze results, students engaged in, among others, the following activities: - “Oldy, moldy” race, an observation of bread mold, With data kept on data sheets. - Volcanoes as one of the four ways mountains are formed, with students creating their own models. -- Rocks and fossils identification of unknowns by classifying charac­ teristics. -Chemical reactions, using chemical (crystal) gardens. - Pollution, using cards taped to the building outside to collect pollutants, and viewing of results through magnifying glass. - The three states of matter using an ice cube. A look at how meterologists predict and make weather forecasts. -- Testing of foods to detect the presence of carbohydrates, its relationship to photosynthesis and starch as a type of carbohydrate. — Study of magnets, magnetic fields and creation of electromagnets by wrapping wire around a bolt and connecting the wire to a dry cell. - A discussion of black holes’ and life on other planets. - Many others. Students in the Science Sampler never had a dull moment. It was indeed something for everyone! JUNIOR GREAT BOOKS Excellent children’s literature was the subject of interpretive and evaluative discussions in the Junior Great Books approach to literature. Each day students discussed a portion of their reading and played a game or worked a puzzle related to the selection. Special features of the class included a-quiz bowl day and Bryan Reddick, guest presenter from the College English Department, who is an ex­ pert on Charles Dickens. Dr. Reddick shared with students Dickens* interest in acting and how this related to his vivid description of the spirits in A Christmas Carol. He then involved the students in a lively discussion of the significance of the three spirits and the Christmas tradition. Ail of- the classes had something special to recommend them. The creative writing class created a journal of their writing: computer programming students wrote some unique programs; dance students really got into aerobics, jazz, ballet, disco and tap; Napier’s Bones are no longer a mystery to math students. And so on. One feature of the school that particularly appealed to adults was the Parenting Seminar. Taught by Barb Daivs, EISD coordinator of programs for the gifted, talented and creative, some 60 parents took advantage of l this opportunity to learn about gifted, talented and creative children; share their problems and concerns in a safe environment; find ways parents can help support their schools and to learn about activities they can dp with their children at home to encourage creative and productive thinking. SAGESUPPORT Serving cookies and punch for over 200 kids each day for ten days adds up to about 2,500 cookies and 200 cans of Hi-C. Without SAGE parents in there soliciting donations of these treats and apportioning them each day, the task would have had to have been too great. Each day a brain teasing puzzle was provided for kids to work on, another “extra” coordinated and completed by SAGE volunteers. Students were provided with a trivia quiz the first day which they had over a week to work on. SAGE awarded a $5.00 prize to-Brian Sleeper, 6th grader at Maplewood, at parent night for his winning entry. These and many other services, including manning of the registration desk, happened 'as a result of SAGE. Ifparticipants see a yellow t-shirt with an owl and “Summer • School ’80 Something Special” on it, they know there is one of these bright and creative kids or parents who went to EISD Summer School. They know too that there is a person who really likes to learn, who is motivated and who likes to explore new ideas. Questions about the summer- school or about other services to gifted, talented and creative students, may be directed to Pat Reinbold, or Barb Davis, at the Eaton Intermediate / School District. NEED A GOOD HOME: For 8 Lab and Cocker puppies. Black, real cute. Mother is good hunter. Ph. 726-1388. YARD SALE: 510 N. Main St., Nashville, Thursday, July 25,9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (7-23) Turn ‘unwanted’, unused unneeded items into CASH Phone 945-9554 — CALL TODAY — Come See Us at The Little 119 N. Main Street, Nashville Hours: Mon. or... 852-9635 thru Fri. 9 to 6; Sot. 9 to 12 At our Main Store.. M-66 North of Nashville 852-1945 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! BAKERY, CHEESE, MILK, HOT SANDWICHES, COLD DRINKS, FRESH FRUIT and VEGETABLES — Gift Items — �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday, July 16. 1980 Vermontville news by...Ava Kroger *1^^ <4 Emi\ \ <4 Emi s£s s*£s £s SCrSS *u\ a ^*S8 S8 1 > ‘-J* Us?1* sk?%1* miss •>* • I kb * **®5»] f fc’1 ‘■‘hi . ■* ’»»]«, i<?S’ aa«® Man t3?Bra Mfflsia BE? rasfe I Ml] — tkHM iaita! HFi WUIlilk ruts j:..teiuS Mr j #8lu-i|»H » Itaiitil Vermontville Hometown Day was a huge success and greatly enjoyed by all who attended. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hansen deserve a lot of credit as well as other members of the committee. The opening ceremonies had to be held inside because of the rain showers. Reverend David Fleming gave an opening prayer followed by some remarks by Commissioner Edgar Fleetham of Sunfield. Miss Martha Zemke awarded a plaque to the Vermontville Fire Department in memory of Bridget Cunningham who, in 1934,, left her property for the use of the department. Mr. Tom Joostberns, on behalf of the department, presented a book describing the old 1913, Wattress Pumper to the Historical Society to be displayed in the museum. Mr. Dean Hansen, on behalf of Mrs. Ruth Anderson,, presented a lovely framed listing of the charter members of the Vermontville Historical Society. Corsages -and plaques were .presented io Barbara "Wright,. Martha Zemke and Hiidred.Pedbody for their, work in the Historical Society. Doug Kelsey and Jerry Thrasher were in charge of the P.A. System and awarding prizes throughout the day. A bicentennial tree, grown by Hiidred Peabody from a 1976 seeding, was planted on the museum lawn. The arts and crafts exhibits suffered the most because of the rain. Some moved to the Fire Barn but others just gave up and went home. After all enjoyed the carry-in dinner in the Griswold Room, Reverend Boger, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, gave an account of the many accomplishments of Mrs. Hiidred "Peabody, who is retiring this year from the school system. She was presented with two cherry trees. Other activities which deserve mention are the Ice Cream Social in the Methodist Church by the Eaton County Historical Commission for the use of retoration of the old cour­ thouse. Sandwiches and soft drinks were available by-the Little League Football Team. Museum visitation was from 2-4 p.m. as well as a tour of historic buildings. Mrs. Margaret Foot presented the history of the Methodist Church and Mrs. Kate Bosworth of the Opera House. Vermontville is very proud of its historic buildings and unique history. The Waterball Fights with Children’s, Women’s and Bellevue teams were a great attraction, also the flute and clarinet duets by Sherry and Carrie Kraai and the storytelling by Miss Linda Aldrich in the Opera House at 7:30 p.m. The organizations and merchants who contributed or participated were: Lions Club, Fire Department, American Legion,, Car­ penter’s Tavern, Stanton Real Estate, Michigan National Bank, Jack’s Standard anar Service, ervce, West es Sidee Tavern, Johnny’s Food Mart, Trowbridge Service, Vermontville Hardware and the Variety Store, and Nancy’s Beauty. Shop. % . ' 'fhose attending from die . farthest1 away were: .-Mt. • Dorr Demaray, Seattle Wash.; Dan Piddington,. Fountain Valley, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. John Leindecker and family from Lexington, Ky. Other news this week: Miss Becky Marsh from California has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Marsh. Paul Best, the boy who has been mowing the Congregational Church yards, was injured in a bicycle accident Thursday and taken by ambulance to the hospital. He suffered a broken collar bone and several fractures to his wrist. Mrs. Frances Shetenhelm is at Pennock Hospital recovering from surgery on Friday. Room 329. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Weiss from Ft. Collins, Colo, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Marion Corey and other relatives. Mr. George Firster . is ill with shingles so Greta could not accompany the Tri­ County Tour which left Sunday for a 12-day trip to the Canadian Rockies. Mrs. Wilma Carney and Mrs. Charlotte Pierce of Midland had lunch Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Todd and Ruth Ann and later balled on Mr. and Mrs. Fred Frith and Mrs. Mabelle Drake, a niece who is very ill in Nashville. Mr. and Mrs, A.C. Gilmore are parents parens of o a baby^irl ayrlJessicft Rose; born July 7th at H.G.B. Hospital. The Garden Club will hold a picnic Monday, July 21 at 12:30 in the Village Park, in case of rain - in the Griswold Room. Come to the Museum July 19, 2:00-3:30, to make something special. Celebrating the opening of TWO NEW GRAND RAPIDS AREA SHOPS... • 1634 4 Mile Rd., N.E. and • 1554 44th St., S.W. TUESDAY thru SATURDAY JULY 15-18 at RAZOR’S EDGE ... HASTINGS IN A Deal that’s NEVER BEEN DONE IN THIS AREA! Queen and court participate in Carson City parade Vermontville’s Maple Syrup Festival Queen and her court traveled to Carson City June 14 to participate in their annual Frontier Days Parade. Attending the parade were all five court members: Queen Beck Cowell, Tracey Wawiernia, Sherry Kraai, Denice Gardner and Kim Myers. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Wawiernia, and Mr. and Mrs. Hank Cowell tran­ sported the girls to and from the parade. The girls were really happy to see that the rain NEWX P"H""XO"1" T" O"M STUDIO ★; OPEN JULY 15th ★. 250 S. 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Lessons begin July 16 and will continue through August 20 on Mondays and Wed­ nesdays from 7-9 p.m. The cost of the lessons is $12. The only prerequisite for the program" is a strong swimming ability. The heated pool is located on Algonquin Lake (Chip­ pewa Trail). FRIDAY, JULY 18th SERVING 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. ADULTS... $3.25 CHILDREN 5 to 12...$1.75’ CHILDREN UNDER 5...FREE Shampoos«Conditioner«Reconditioners Makeup • Skincare Products • Perfume If you don't know what products are right for your hair... COME IN FOR A FREE... TRICHOANALYSIS of your Hair. CURLING s $499 IRONS “ * BIG DISCOUNTS on .. - Limited Quantity - BRUSHES’BRUSHIRONS R.EDKEN OPEN: Mon. thru Fri. HAIR CARE: FORMULATED ESPECIALLY FOR MENS _ HAIR ® SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Mrnzo Howe. Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) Call Today! • • • • • • STYLING COLORING PERMANENTS HIGHLIGHTING FROSTING FACIALS 112 E. Court St., Hastings Phone (616) 948-8767 Razor’s Edge HAIRDESIGNERS Page 9 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 16, 1980— Page 10 Vermontville - Cont. from front will stand us in good stead in the difficult days that lie ahead. For unlike the hardy pioneers, our nation has attempted to go forward without the foundations and VERMONTVILLE GARAGE SALE Days Thursday & Friday JULY 17 & 18 SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! 463 S. Main; 186 E. First; 470 E. Main; 243 E. Main (5 Family) NO PRE-SALES bullwarks that anchored those who bequeathed us our heritage. “Our nation must recapture the faith in God, the personal integrity, the fact of the necessity of hard work, self respect for our­ selves and others. The pioneers had it and were successful even against great odds. America cannot live and grow, or even survive without these essential attributes.” In his closing remarks, he said the “spirit and heritage” of Vermontville will “guide and light the way of generations to come.” Opening ceremonies in­ cluded the presentation of a NEXT MEETING — JULY 19th Building Site — 4010 River Road (Corner of Charlton Park Rd. and River Rd., I mile N. of M-79) uto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES We will be CLOSED June 28 to July 14 Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 Honored for their contributions to Vermont.ville and the local historical society were (from left) Barbara Wright, Martha Zemke, and Hildred Peabody. Doug Kelsey and his mother Mildred Peabody check the sugar maple tree that is to be planted as a bicentennial tree on the lawn of the museum. Doug obtained the tree when it was a tiny seedling through the Department of Natural Resources; and Hildred has nurtured the tree to its present growth. The tree has an interesting heritage because it was grown from seeds which were collected in 1976 by the DNR from Centennial treesJn Berrian County. plaque commemorating the late Bridget Cunningham who willed the proceeds from the sale of her home to purchase a new fire truck for the Vermontville Fire Department 45 years ago. The plaque will be displayed in the fire department as a gift from the Vermontville Historical Society. Surprises were a part of the day, including one from the fire department to the historical society. Chief Tom Joostberns presented society president Martha Zemke with a compiled history of the village’s vintage 1913 Waterous Gasoline Fire Engine which is still in ex­ cellent condition. Three ladies also were surprised to be honored with corsages and plaques for their contributions to Ver­ montville and the historical society. Selected for the tribute were Martha Zemke, Barb -Wright, and Hildred Peabody. Dean Hansen, who with his wife co-chaired th'e Hometown Day events, made a presentation which Community Events . . SENIOR CITIZENS FLEA MARKET POTLUCK DINNER MAPLE LEAF GRANGE HALL Noon... Wednesday, July 16th VFW, Nashville — Please Come! SATURDAY, JULY 19... 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4 miles south of Nashvilleon M-66 Special - HOMEMADE BREAD Phone 852-9243, 852-9560 or.,758-3275 Carl’s Ad Deadline — will be displayed in the museum. The gift was a framed listing of the charter members of the historical —Dorr Demaray (left); a resident of Vermontville from 1905-1919, made plans to visit Vermontville on Hometown Day while vacationing from his home in Seattle, Washington. Here, he admires one of the exhibits of early history in the local museum. Demaray,,.now retired, was president of Los, Angles Pacific University and Seattle Pacific University. It’s interesting to note that he is listed in Who’s Who In America. He attended Brown School and graduated from Vermontville High School in 1919 before receiving a bachelor of .arts and masters degrees from University of Michigan. Demaray, whose field is English, received his doc­ torate from Seattle Pacific. He has lived in the west since 1930. During ips childhood in Vermontville, Demarary resided" with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hawkins who lived on a farm IV2 miles northeast of the village. Bring ads to Carl's. NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Action-Ads WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) society which was donated Vermontville Hardware, by Ruth Anderson in Furlong’s Variety Store, and memory of her husband, Nancy’s Beauty Shop. Ray. In accepting the gift for the historical society, Miss Zemke said, “We will threasure this and find a select spot for it in the museum.” She also noted that the historical society and trusteesofthe Congregrational Church conducted a successful drive to finance a new floor in the museum in 1976. She said future plans include remodeling the upper floor of the museum and con­ tributions to fund the project would be most welcome. A reunion picnic in the Griswold room was a highlight of the day. Other PURINA FLY PATROL... WORKS details of the event are in­ AT GETTING THE FLYS THAT cluded in this week’s Ver­ COULDN’T BE GOTTEN BEFORE montville News column. Purina has added another first to The historical society it’s credit “a new killing agent methomyl" for fly baits ... an saluted the organizations effective and economical insecti­ and merchants who sup­ cide never used before In fly bait. ported Hometown -Day with EASY TO USE.. because of its contributions and par­ granulated sugar base scatter ticipation: te tcpaton: the Vermontv Vermontvillee where flies congregate around Lions Club, the local fire livestock pens, stables, dog ken­ nels, food processing plants. . department, the local flies won’t congregate for long. American Legion, CarPurina Ely Patrol is available In penter’s Tavern, Stanton economical 1 lb. and 7 lb.-conReal Estate, Michigan tainers at yoor nearby Purina National Bank, Jack’s dealer. While you're there... ask Standard Service, West Side about a complete fly control pro­ gram and the other quality proven Tavern, Johnny’s Food Mart, Trowbridge Service, For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES Farmers Feed Service TRUMBLE AGENCY ^•*to-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-06^4 or 726-0580 1006 E. Railroad HASTINGS Ph. 945-9926 X Purina... planning tomorrow with research today The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 �The Mople Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday, July 16, 1980 — Page 11 Sports M.V. baseball alumni invited to game former All varsity odd year graduates from baseball players of Maple 1975-77-79 will play even year Valley High School are in-players from 1976-78-80. vited to participate in an All graduates who played alumni doubleheader varsity baseball in the above scheduled for Saturday, July mentioned years who are 26. interested in playing in the The first game, beginning alumni contests are urged to at 4 p.m., will pit players contact the following apwho graduate/! in the odd propriate captain before years of 1965-67-69-71-73 Thursday, July 24: against graduates from the • Odd, 1965-73 - Larr^ Lenz eveti years of 1964-66-68-70- (517) 852-9553. 72-74. • Even, 1964-74 - Greg In the 6 p.m. second game, Hoefler (517) 726-0683. Richard Ewing wins Little League football ‘prize’ Richard Ewing Sr. of Vermontville was the lucky ticket holder of the 870 Remington rifle in a raffle sponsored by the Vermontville Little League Football Association. Shown presenting the prize is Dale Collier, president of the Little League Football Association. The group has expanded its league to include junior high this year and has been working on many different ways to earn money for new uniforms. The Associa­ tion wishes to extend its appreciation for everyone's participation and- efforts to make this expansion possible. (Photo supplied) • Odd, 1975-79 - Celester Fox (517 ) 726-0347. • Even, 1976-80 - Merle Martin (517) 566-8526. Anyone knowing of someone living outside the area who might like to play is urged to make an in­ vitation for the upcoming alumni games. Seniors enjoy Putnam picnic M.V. women’s softball assoc. The corrected scores from June 24 and 26: Dan’s Fillies 19, Johnnies Pit Stop 3; Baptist 21, Family 7; Ewing’s 18, Trumble’s 4; South End 9, Leach Logging 5; Steak House 39, Mc­ Donald’s 1; Furlong’s Variety By. Results of the games played June 30 and July 1: Leach Logging 31, Mc­ Donald’s 4; South End 8, Furlong’s Variety 7; Dan’s Fillies 11, Steak House 14; Johnnies Pit Stop 26, Family 1; Baptist 12, Trumble’s 14; Ewing’s By. Scores from games played July 8 and 10: Furlong’s Variety 13, Baptist 3; Steak House 8, Trumble’s 7; South End 40, Family 2; Leach Logging 3, Ewing’s 9; Dan’s Fillies 9, McDonald’s 8; Johnnies Pit Stop By. The Team Standings after 5 games: South End 5 0 Ewing’s 4 0 Steak House 4 1 Furlong’s Variety 3 1 Dan’s Fillies 3 2 Leach Logging 3 2 Baptist 1 3 Johnnies Pit Stop 1 3 Trumble’s 1 4 McDonald’s 0 4 Family V 0 5 GIRLS LITTLE LEAGUE W L Larry’s Fargo Village Inn Cafe Maple Valley Jaycees 1 4 5 0 2 3 1 3 2 2 (Tied-1) 2 3 (Tied -1) 1 4 4 0 2 2 BOYS LITTLE LEAGUE Johnson’s Furniture Hecker Agency Nashville Hardware Nashville Locker Lacey Pd. for by Citizens Committee for Don Gilmer v Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Cal/...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 0 4 3 2 3 5 1 2 2 2 BOYS PEE WEE Republican / ERNIE NASH Republican It's hard to get good legislators today. They'd rather talk than act, and when they talk they'd rather say what you want to hear than what they really believe. GIRLS PEE WEE Mighty Molars South End gilmer Austin Schantz checks the dessert table which featured two large watermelons in addition to Cake. (Maple Volley News photos by Susan Hinckley) State Representative 56th District M.V. Little League Irene’s Beauty Shop Simon Pharmacy Maple Valley Imp. Carl’s Market Senior citizens of Nashville's Nutrition Site took advantage of Thursday's "Good Old Summertime" weather to stage an evening picnic in Putnam Park. Hot dogs and hamburgers were furnished by the Site; the seniors brought the rest of the potluck dinner which featured a wide array of home-cooked goodies. Twenty four were present for the occasion. The meal was served under the pavillion. Reid’s T-J Farms Eaton Fed. Savings and Loan Maple Valley Jaycees Nashville Auto Wheeler Marin Powers Shell Lacey 4 0 4 1 1 2 1 1 3 3 2 4 3 1 M.V. Men’s softball game results July 7 '- Bad News 15, Carpenter’s Den 1; Mead-0Acres 7, Carl’s 0; Trumble’s 15. Citizens 3; Nashville Hardware 8, McDonalds 7; South End 12, Howard Construction 8. Ernie Nash came to Lansing to say what he thinks and to act aggressively to help solve the problems facing the people in our district. You'll find him out front on the issues long before they become popular, and still working to ensure a program is effective long after its left the front page. Ernie Nash is a no nonsense, hard working and effective legislator. As hard as it is to get good legislators today we think you should vote to keep Ernie Nash working for you in Lan­ sing. Support Ernie Nash for re-election Vote Tuesday, August 5 Paid for by the Committeeto Re-Elect Nash. 419 E. Vermontville H wy., Potterville, Ml. 48876 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, July 16, 1980 — Page 12 simmiME savings MIXED PORK CHOPS .C O flQ BROCCOLI FRESH A TENDER BUNCH 69 TT ■ CUT FROM 1/4 PORK LOIN LB. LUSCIOUS RED Hot House Tomatoes O> FRESH GROUND ZIPLOC STORAGE BAGS ALL REIF HAMBURGER 99 QT. LB. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 108, No. 8 — Wednesday, July 23, 1980 Thunderstorms rake area Dr. Hubert Overholt surveys a large limb downed in front of his dental office at 604 Reed St. when a thunderstorm raked Nashville Sunday evening. Winds estimated to be in the 60 and 70 miles per hour range buffeted the village for several minutes shortly after 11 p.m. The storm was part of a system that caused damage and power interruptions throughout Barry and Allegan counties. Only momentary electrical power failures were reported in the Nashville area.. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Nashville's Department of Public Works crew was out early Monday to clean up debris left by Sunday's storm. Every street in town was littered with some amount of twigs and branches and homeowners were also kept busy cleaning their yards. Here, the DPW crew tackles remnants of a large tree that crashed in the 200block of Queen Street. Keith Metz, 8, and his brother Don, 15, (on the left) were out to observe the storm's toll. Council awards sewer construction bids; low bidders disqualified by Susan Hinckley Construction contracts on three phases of Nashville’s $4.8 million sewer expansion project were awarded by the village council Tuesday. The action followed review and evaluation by village Maple Valley Schools Tentative Calendar 1980-81 In-Service Training (all teachers) August 25,1980 School Year Begins - All Day in Session August 26,1980 Labor Day September 1,1980 End of First Marking Period October 10,1980 Report Cards Given Out October 15,1980 School in AM only (Parent-Teacher Conferences in PM) October 16,1980 Parent-Teacher Conferences October 17,1980 End of Second Marking Period November 21,1980 Report Cards Given Out November 26,1980 Thanksgiving Day November 27,1980 No School ................... '• ovember 28,1980 Christmas Recess Begins at Close of School Day December 19,1980 School Resumes January.5,1981 End of First Semester - No School January 16,1981 (Records in AM and In-Service in PM) Second Semester Begins January 19,1981 Report Cards Given Out January 21,1981 End of Fourth Marking Period February 27,1981 Report Cards Given Out . March 4,1981 School in session AM Parent-Teacher Conferences in P.M March 6,1981 Spring Recess begins at close of school day April 3,1981 School Resumes.......................................... .April 13,1981 Good Friday - NO SCHOOL ...... April 17,1981 End of Fifth Marking Period April 17,1981 Easter Sunday .................. April 19,1981 Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL ... .May 25,1981 Graduation May 31,1981 Last Day of School for students Students A.M. only Records P.M June 4,1981 engineers and attorneys of 38 bids opened in formal proceedings July 2. An analysis by Williams & Works, Grand Rapids engineers on the project, and Richard A. Wendt, a Grand Rapids attorney specializing in municipal law, resulted in none of the initial “apparent low bidders” being recommended for award of contract, due to alleged non­ compliance with the Minority Business Enterprises policy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA will supply over 80 percent grant funds for the Nashville project. According to EPA regulations, Wendt explained, minority business enterprises are defined as those that are more that) 51 percent 'owned by minority members who are also in­ volved in day-to-day operation of the company. The EPA’s policy for in­ creased use of minority consultants, construction contractors, suppliers and manufacturers is applicable to all municipal treatment works grants awarded under the Clean Water Act. In accordance with the policy, EPA has established a regional MBE goal of 10 to 15 percent of the total dollar amount of all grantee con- Monday morning's clean-up meant gleaning countless shards of glass from the sidewalk in front of Johnson's Furniture Store for employee Tom Brady. A front window in the building was shattered during Sunday's thunderstorm. Members of Nashville's fire department aided owner Jerry Johnson in boarding up the gaping hole shortly after the mishap was discovered by the local police at the height of the fury. That prompt action, plus the fact that plastic-wrapped mattresses were stacked behind the window prevented what could have been serious damage to the store's contents. tracts, Wendt told the council. The MBE goal for the Nashville project was set at 12 percent. “The policy as well as cited regulationss are contained in the (bid) specifications,” noted Wpendt. , However, several con­ tractors apparently failed to comply with the MBE bid procedure. Along withxother bid documents, each bidder was to submit a fully com- pleted data sheet and-or sheets demonstrating how the company would comply with the EPA policy, in­ dicating proposed per­ centage of MBE par­ ticipation. If the information provided failed to demon­ strate that the bidder would achieve the stated 12 percent MBE goal, the bid might nevertheless be held as a responsible bid, subject to evaluation by the village of the bidder’s documented evidence that he had ex­ pended a positive effort in attempting to meet the stated minority goal, Wendt said. “To establish a bid as responsible, the bidder is obligated to document and submit with his bid, the proposed utilization of MBE contractors to achieve the stated goal and-or positive �The Mople Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday. July 23. 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News The cyclonic windstorm that struck southern Michigan early last Wed­ nesday morning had some effect on Nashville folks, though the wind and rain did little damage here. Local people en route to work in Battle Creek that morning encountered downed trees, limbs and other debris; non­ functioning traffic signals, power outages at many stores and offices, and some disruption of phone service. In a ripple effect, the storm prevented several Nashville senior citizens from enjoying the usual noon meal served at the local Nutrition Site, since the Battle Creek commissary where the food is prepared daily was without electricity. After preparation in that city, the hot lunch is normally transported here by van. Senior citizens who regularly attend the local Nutrition Site were advised by phone of the meal cancellation. Other Nashville folks were at the Nazarene’s Indian Lake Campground near Vicksburg when the Wed­ nesday storm blasted that area. One of those at the hard-hit camp was June Wadsworth, wife of Rev. KENT OIL Co. WILL BE CLOSED on Saturday... July 26,1980 Richard Wadsworth of the local Church of the Nazarene. Trees were downed at the camp and the facility was left without electricity and phone ser­ vice, but at this report the camp was expected to be back in session by Thursday evening. Across from the battered Indian Lake Campground, * a tree fell across the garage of a residence, causing con­ siderable damage. With Mrs. Wadsworth at the camp were her daughters, Phyllis and Debbie. After the storm passed, the Wadsworths took refuge at her mother’s home in Sturgis, about a 45-minute drive from Vicksburg. There, Mrs. Wadsworth was able to reach her husband by phone to advise him that everyone at the camp was safe. Camping at Indian Lake has proved to be rather an ordeal for June Wad­ sworth. On Tuesday, July 8, while attempting to light the oven in a gas range at the campground facility, she sustained first and second degree burns on her hands and face. Being unfamiliar with the stove, enough fuel escaped to cause an ex­ plosion when the match Mrs. Wadsworth was holding finally ignited the burner. She was taken to the Vicksburg hospital for treatment and released, then later went to Kalamazoo for consultation with an eye specialist. However, it ap­ pears that her eyes were spared though she lost her eyelashes in the mishap. The flames also singed her eyebrows and hairline but her hair was not burned because it was still damp SHORT HAIR BECOMES HOU! The neat, care-free short cut may be just the hair style for you! Call us! The Mirrors image •am® MiiiMM iMiaae, CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT — NASHVILLE — 517*852*9192 — OLIVET — 616-749-9962 from a shower. Mrs. Wad­ sworth suffered first degree burns on her face and second degree burns on her hands, but after two days of recuperation at her home in Nashville, she decided she felt well enough to return to camp duties. A week later, the storm came. Clifford Brooks and his sister, Mrs. Zelpha Wolever, both of Nashville, were in Battle Creek to shop last Wednesday, following the storm. They sighted much debris lying along the route through the city and noted several large windows missing from stores in the Lakeview area. Many business places were not open due to loss of elec­ tricity. The Cloverleaf Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will be conducting a rummage sale Friday, July 25, at the resident of Mr. and Mrs. Victor (Mabel) Brumm on North Maia Proceeds will be divided between the Cloverleaf Class and the church. Items may be dropped off at the Brumm home on M-66 or persons may contact Mrs. Hilda Baas to arrange for pick-up. Rev. and Mrs. E. F. (Alice) Rhoades of Nashville enjoyed lots of company and two family gatherings over the recent holiday weekend. Visiting here from out of town were their sons and families: Dr. and Mrs. Paul Rhoades of Gladwin, and Dr. and Mrs. Von Rhoades and son, David, of Smithfield, North Carolina; and Mrs. Gertrude Billow of Chapel Hill, N.C., who is a sister to Alice Rhoades. The family gathered on the Fourth for a picnic at the home of Jim and Ruth Ann King of Bellevue. Present in addition to those already named were: Mrs. Naomi Watson of Nashville; Dale and Bernice Conklin of Bristol Lake; Greg and Lori Hughes, and Bob and Nancy Breman, all of Battle Creek. On Satur­ day, July 5, the clan gathered again for a picnic potluck dinner in honor of the birthday of Alice Rhoades and also celebrated her husband’s birthday which falls on July 8. The Saturday event took place at the residence of Dale and Bernice Conklin at Bristol Lake. All of the same were present excepting the Bremans of Battle Creek and Dr. and Mrs. Paul Rhoades, who had returned to Glad- By Susan Hinckley win. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville entertained for a picnic dinner on Friday evening, July 11, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz and Mr. and Mrs. Vem Hawblitz, all of Nash­ ville. Mrs. Ruth Stadel and Mr. and Mrs. John E. Brake, all of rural Lake Odessa, called last Wednesday afternoon on Mr. and Mrs. Vern (Fern) Hawblitz of Nashville. The visitors are cousins to Mrs. Hawblitz. Mr. and Mrs. Burton Ebersole, former local residents now of Green Cove Springs, Florida, arrived in Nashville last week to visit their daughters and families: Mr. and Mrs. Kendal (Betty) Wilcox and Mr. and Mrs. Tim (Bessie) Smith and children, and other relatives and friends. Children’s Story Hour at Putnam Public Library continues to be an out-'' standing success with at­ tendance near 100 each Tuesday morning. The library staff is very ap­ preciative of the help given by Friends of the Library members in conducting the weekly educational entertainment program that will run throughout July. Stories, movies, crafts and a picnic are on the agenda. In addition, a costumed skit about the life of the Putnam family is to be written and staged by 5th and 6th graders attending the Story Hour sessions. The Children’s Story Hour is open to all youngsters age 4 and up. Any children under four must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. The sessions run from 10 a.m. to 12 noon each Tuesday. A picnic in Putnam Park will conclude the final session on July 29. Mrs. Amy Putnam and Mrs. Edna Smith of Nashville will be attending the School of Missions at Albion College, July 21-24. The session is being sponsored by West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church. The Nashville United Methodist nominating committee for church of­ ficers for 1981 will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Shoup of Nashville returned home last week after a vacation at Traverse City to enjoy the annual Cherry Festival. They stayed near Interlochen. Upon .their return to Nashville, the Shoups had as weekend guests his cousins, Judge and Mrs. John W. Earman of Turkey Point, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. He is a federal judge and travels various places in the country to hear cases. While here, the Earmans enjoyed ac­ companying the Shoups to Cornwell Turkey Farm near Marshall. They also toured Putnam Public Library from basement to attic and en­ joyed an excursion of Hicks Cemetery and area to seek information on Mrs. Ear­ man’s ancestors. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gehman of Morrison Lake were in Nashville last Monday afternoon to call on his sister, Mrs. Eliza Emery, who recently returned home after several months con­ finement due to a fractured pelvis. A film about the Last Supper entitled “In Remembrance” will be shown Sunday, July 27, at 11:00 a.m. at the Nashville Assembly of God. The movie captures an unforgettable story of the men who chose to follow a young teacher from Nazareth and of the night that would change their world forever. “In Remembrance” is a stun­ ning recreation of the men and events which surround the Last Supper. It is a film for all time and all people, and is a motion picture experience you will never forget. The public is cor­ dially invited to attend. Scott Pennock of Butler, Indiana, is in Michigan to spend a week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pennock of rural Nash­ ville. Little Rebecca Ann Hin­ ckley, daughter of Harley VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UHITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Holy Day Masses Sunday School ..11 a.m.. Sun. A.M. Worship.. 9:15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. 803 Reed St., Nashville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville 110 South Main, Vermontville MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (*/> mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) REV. DAVE FLEMING* TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening CHURCH OF THE HAZAREHE PEOPLE S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. E. State Road, Nashville REV. J. G. BOOMER Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. 11 aa..mm..Church School ... 10 a.m.Sunday:: Sunday: Sunday: AM Service......... 1 A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. Church Worship ..11 a.m.A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m.Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PM Service............. 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m (Nursery Core Available) P.M. worship......... 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. .Wed. Service.......... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Fellowship Time After Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. Worship. Worship 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting... 7 p.m. Assistant...Don Roscoe REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Stole Representative Pd. for by Citizens Committee for Don Gilmer PASTOR AAARVIN POTTER REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASBENRLY OF COD CHURCH CLOSED July 27 OPEN CLOSED July 28 OPEN... Aug. 2nd Republican celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday.............. 6 p.m. Sunday School.. 10 a.m. the evening before y ... p.m. Morning Service .11 a.m. Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Evening Service .. 7 p.m. FIRST COHCRECATIOHAL CHURCH Pat O’Dell SUGAR HUT CAFE gilmer \ J AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF RARRYVILLE and Sandra Hinckley of rural Hastings and granddaughter of Mrs. Pat Dies and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hinckley of Nashville, is home now after several weeks in the Neo­ Natal Unit at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Rebecca’s arrival on Memorial Day was two months ahead of schedule, and she weighed only 3 lbs., 8 ozs. at birth. She is gaining well since her early ap­ pearance and on July 14 weighed 6 lbs., 9 ozs. Rebecca also has two great­ grandmothers residing in Nashville: Mrs. Ona Hin­ ckley and Mrs. Edna Ed­ wards. A recent trip to Mackinac Island was enjoyed by a party from Nashville. They were: Lois and Dick Elliston, Joan and Larry Elliston, Betty and Walt Blakely, Janet and Duane Gardner, and June and Larry Decker. The group stayed at Mackinac City on the mainland and took the ferry to the Island, where one of the highlights was a 12-mile hike. Excellent weather was enjoyed throughout their stay. Correction on an earlier item: Kim Jarrard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Jarrard of Nashville, is a Petty Officer 2nd Class, not 3rd as reported last week. Kim, who is stationed in Virginia with the U.S. Navy, received a promotion in May. In recent competition of the East Division (Nashville area) of a church softball league, the United Methodist Rev. Richard Wadsworth PASTOR RANDY REED UHITEO METHODIST CHURCH South Main, ve'montville Adult Sunday School ....... lU:Ju am. Church Service. ..Horn. REV. MOLLY TURNER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 23, 1980 — Page 3 edged Ainger Bible, 9-8; retirement home last fall to afternoon reunion in sister-in-law, Mrs. Faith sought for a “family tree” photosand reminiscing filled Baptist Oldtimers outlasted enter the BCMCF. Rev. Bellevue of the Robinson Rogers, of Bellevue. being prepared by Mrs. John the very pleasant day. Baptist Youth, 10-9; Mead passed away in family, with about 76 Tuesday callers on Mrs. (Edith) Engel of Dimondale, Heritage Hills Team No. 1 January. Born in Manistee relatives present. Ac­ Mildred Burs ley of Nashville whose grandmother was a Present in addition to Mrs. Baas and Mrs. Plants were: trounced Heritage Hills and married in Nashville in companying the Reids were were Mr. and Mrs. Rudy first cousin to John. If you Audrey (Hynes) Team No. 2, 11-2; Baptist 1904, Mrs. Mead ac­ two of their granddaughters: Smith of Madison Heights know anything about the Mrs. Schulte of Ft. Myers, Youth topped Ainger Bible, companied her husband in Erica, daughter of Mr. and and Mrs. Gladys Robinson of family, please call this Florida; Mr. and Mrs. Ray 18-11; and Heritage Hills his lifelong ministry Mrs. Arden Reid, and Livonia. reporter. (Mary Williams) Me Leod of Team No. 1 overwhelmed throughout Michigan and in Jennifer, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Arthur (Brenda) A performance by “Life Saranac; Mr. and Mrs. Vermontville Bible, 15-2. and Mrs. Vaughn Reid, all of Stewart of Nashville is Unlimited,’’ a gospel music Maryland and Florida. Rev. Forest Roberts of Alma; Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Mead was a former pastor of Nashville. Sunday evening, hospitalized at Lansing group from Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Clifton (Agatha the Reids drove to Lansing to what is now the Peace Corkins of Nashville were in General following surgery will be presented Wednesday Smith) Sawdy of Woodland; pick up son Jerry who had Defiance, Ohio, for a recent United Methodist Church at there last week. The address ■ evening, July 23, at 7 p.m. at and Mrs. Dorothy (Hynes) weekend to attend a dance at Barryville, where services come down from his home in is 2800 Devonshire Ave., the Nashville Baptist Walker .of Lake Odessa. Ten. which his nephew, Alvin for Mrs. Mead were held last Kalkaska with an uncle for a 48909. Church. of the 12-member class few days visit. Shook, and Shook’s Bavarian Thursday. Mr. and • Mrs. Ralph At the Nazarene’s Indian survive, and seven of them Wednesday the Clarence (Gladys) Richardson of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Brass Polka Band per­ Lake Camp near Vicksburg, attended Sunday’s 56 th formed. Later, the Corkins Schantz of Grand Rapids Reid were in Battle Creek for Nashville returned home last a Boys’ camp is in progress reunion. his checkup and called on his enjoyed a visit at the Shook were visitors last Wed­ week from a month-long trip this week, July 21-25. Next Rev. and Mrs. Theodore sister and her husband, to Nova residence to see Alvin and nesday of Mr. and Mrs. Scotia. Ac­ week, July 28 through Cole, missionaries to Taiwan Ethel and Frank Shaver. Austin Schantz of Nashville. his wife, Pam, and daughter companying them on the August 1, the facility will whose work in the field is Mrs. Reva' Schantz and journey were Mr. and Mrs. Amanda. On Sunday, a They also called on their host a Girls’ camp. Ad­ supported financially by the family picnic was held at the cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mrs. Hilda Baas, both of Morris Wilson of rural Nash­ ditional details may be local United Methodist Shook home. Present in Mochmero, in Dimondale. Nashville, were in Hastings ville. Good weather and obtained by calling Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Victor last Monday, July 14, to beautiful scenery were Richard Wadsworth of the Church, will be in Nashville addition to Mr. and Mrs. Thursday, July 24, to share Corkins were Alvin’s Schantz and family of attend a meeting of the enjoyed via a Canadian route local Church of the their experiences with the Executive Committee of the Hastings area were Tuesday parents, Fred and Anita through Toronto and Quebec Nazar ene. local people. The Coles, who Shook of Assyria and their evening visitors of Mr. and Barry County Chapter of the and into Nova Scotia, where Mrs. Hilda Baas of Nash­ are on furlough, were daughter, Carol, and her Mrs. Austin Schantz of Nash­ Michigan Association of the Nashville visitors found ville attended the recent scheduled to appear last Retired’ School Personnels plenty of refreshing breeze. reunion of Woodland High friend David; and Alvin’s ville. Thursday at 8 p.m., but the Judy Oles of rural After a luncheon at the.Tick The party traveled in two School’s Class of 1924. The brother and family, Rick and presentation had to be Restaurant, the motor homes; en route to potluck dinner event was Beanie Shook and children Charlotte was the weekly Tock postponed for a week. Rev. weight loss winner when •committee drew up plans for Michigan the Richardsons held Sunday, July 13, at the Cole teaches at a Bible Chad and Nikki of rural the new business year which “ God ’ s No-Munch Bunch ” made a side excursion home of Mrs. Letha (Smith) Nashville. college in Taiwan while his Delbert Morgan of Delton met for their weigh-in last started July 1, and discussed through the New England Plants at Lakewood Manor wife, Betty, is an elementary other items pertaining to the Monday at the Nashville states and visited her sister, in*Lake Odessa. An af­ schoolteacher. spent last weekend with his Mrs. F. M. Hill at ternoon of visiting, taking grandparents, Jo and Harold Baptist Church. Judy had MARSP. Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Bridgeport, Connecticut. Christiansen of Nashville. dropped 4*4 lbs. in one week. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of Mrs. Lola Hyde Mead, a In the five weeks since the Pufpaff of Nashville en­ Nashville acformer Nashville resident formation of the weight­ tertained at a family picnic rural and widow of Rev. Lloyd control group, members Sunday, July 13, at their companied her daughter and Mead, died last Monday, have shed a total of 125 home. Present were Mr. and son-in-law, Doris and Cleo July 14, at the Barry County pounds. Attendance has Mrs. Henry Cheeseman and Jacobs of Algonquin Lake, to Holt last Saturday, July 12, Medical Care Facility where ranged from 16 to 20 at the three children of Lansing; Herb and Clara Pufpaff of to attend the wedding of his she had been a patient about weekly weigh-ins. The Redman Singers will Clearwater, Florida; Al and daughter, Julaine Kay six months. She was 96 years of age. Due to failing health, present a program of gospel Doris Pufpaff and her Weinert to John D. Mixon II. Mrs. Mead and her husband music at both the Sunday brother, Floyd Brezee, all of The ceremony was held at 119 N. Main Street, Nashville Mrs. Arlene the Holt Presbyterian had returned to Michigan morning and evening ser­ Dowling; Elmer Church with a reception from their Florida vices, July 27, at the Nash­ Cheeseman.; 852-9635 ville Baptist Church. Cheeseman; and Harold and following in the church Rev. Floyd Nagel of Grand Judy Pufpaff, all of rural parlors. Also joining Mrs. Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 9 to 6; Sot. 9 to 6 or... Ledge will be the guest Nashville. The Henry Ramsey at the service was speaker at Sunday morning Cheeseman family arrived another daughter and son-in­ PROFESSIONAL service, August 3, at the on Saturday and stayed law, Claudette and Ted overnight with the Adrien Myers of Charlotte, and a Nashville Baptist Church. BUSINESS j M-66 North of Nashville Many Nashville folks have Pufpaffs so that Mr. and granddaughter, Deborah DIRECTORY been enjoying the Barry Mrs. Cheeseman could at­ Leighter of Williamston, 852-1945 tend the reynion of Nash­ Mich. She is the daughter of. County Fair in Hastings this LIMESTONE & MARL OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! past week, and those who ville’s Class of 1960, held at Mrs. Jacobs. (Delivered and Spread) N BAKERY, CHEESE, MILK, the local V.F.W. Hall £RANEWORK were in the grandstand last We are still waiting to hear • Drdinage Ditches Saturday evening. Wednesday evening had the from anyone who may have W HOT SANDWICHES, SA COLD DRINKS, • Farm Ponds Sunday callers on Mrs. information about the family opportunity to see Nash­ B FRESH FRUIT and VEGETABLES DARRELL HAMILTON Edna Gibbons of Nashville of the late John Wellman, ville’s Village President Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-4691 were her niece and husband, longtime second-hand dealer Harold Christiansen inST. CYRIL Violet and Ray Tack of on Nashville’s North Main troduced in special CATHOLIC CHURCH Battle Creek, and Edna’s Street. The data is being ceremonies recognizing REV. .ROBERT CONSANI elected officials from Rhone 945-4246 national, state, county and MASSES: local levels of government. Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Wendell and Shirlee Studt I Holy Day Masses celebrated' of rural Woodland en­ cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION tertained for a family picnic Sunday, July 13, in honor of FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING the visit of her father, Verlin Call... Murphy, a former Nashville THE HECKER AGENCY and Woodland area resident 6 Months S10,000.00 Minimum ’’ *_•< . 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE now of Palacios, Texas. PHONE 852-9680 Rate for the week of July 17 thru July 23, 1980 Present for the occasion were Dave and Rosalie' Annual yield VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE Murphy of Nashville and Continuously COUNCIL MEETINGS their children: Less of East Compounded 2nd Thursday each month Lansing; Cinda of Lansing; Federal regulations prohibit compounding of interest during the term of thia agreement. and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff At 7:30 P.M. Rate varies each week for now certificates or renewals but once you have invested in your Money Market Certificate, your quoted rate is fixed for the full six months. Murphy and daughter, Vermontville Public Library Kathryn, of Vermontville; Public invited to attend Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hinckley VARIABLE EWING WELL DRILLING of Nashville; Steve and Kris WELb DRILLING & REPAIR Haddix and baby Matthew of 2 Inch thru Commercial Kalamazoo; Herb and Marla PH. (ST7) 726-0088 Rickloff of Ann Arbor; Mr. Vermontville, Michigan and Mrs. Fay Studt of rural •Continuous compounding ate changes the first of each month, but once your ■ Wopdland; Mr. and Mrs. SMALLEY’S •S500.00 minimum amount certificate has been purchased. your rate is fixed for 2' y ars Gary Studt of Lake Odessa; Small Engine Repair and Brenda Studt of 2V? year rate for first 2 weeks of July 1980 220 S. Main, Vermontville Kalamazoo. Phone 517-726*0612 Thursday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid or 616-763-9697 Annual yield • Chain saws • Edgers • Snow­ of Nashville were Mrs. Jean Continuously mobiles • Golf carts • Lawn Reid, local, and Ernie Withy per annum ■ Compounded mowers • Tillers • Snowblowers of Kalamo. Saturday noon FROM YOUR 2% YEAR CERTIFICATE STOP OUT TODAY! guests of the Clarence Reids HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 8 to 5 were Dave and Anetta Sat. 8 to 3 Tredinnick and children, Becky and Davy, of Hastings DAN'S and Arden and Sue Reid of ALL ACCOUNTS NOW WATER SOFTNER Nashville and their INSURED UP TO $100,000.00 SALES and SERVICE youngsters, Minday, Arnie Dependable service on all and Erica. Guests for makes ond models. evening supper were Darrel FREE WATER TEST!! and Karen Reid and sons, and Loan Association Reasonable Fees!! Matt and Sherman, of FOUR'CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU (517) 852-9564 Kalamo. HOME OFFICE CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN — NASHVILLE — Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nashville. Michigan Eaton Rapids. Michigan Olivet, Michiigan Ask For Don! I Reid attended a Sunday Come See Us at... u[' The Little (faut&lty At our Main Store... 6 Month Money Market Certificate Money Market Certificate THIS IS MORE THAN ANY BANK CAN PAY Eaton Federal I �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, July 23, 1980 — Page 4 Swimmin' holes were the place to beat the heat at the turn-of-the-century The summer of 1901 was a scorcher. Perhaps that was the reason the Nashville News chose that year to endorse nude bathing. An editorial stand supported boys swimming in the buff, though the case in question was not local. ‘In Detroit last week, Judge Pheland handed down a decision that displeased many people, but which we applaud,” commented the Nashville News in relating the city incident in late July. The story continued: “Six young boys were arrested for swimming in the river without suits and the assistant prosecutor argued that since all had been wa.-ned repeatedly by a policeman on the beat, he felt that they and their parents should pay the full penalty of the city ordinance which prohibits bathing without suitable attire. “The Judge pointed out that he swam in the river as a boy, never wore a suit because he didn’t have one, and ended with a statement to the effect that he per­ sonally would defend the boys if they were arrested again for swimming in the nude in their particular sheltered spot on the river. He also mentioned that three aidermen who had voted for the ordinance had been among the crowd he saw waiting to enter a Detroit opera house to see women wearing tights,” the report said. Cooling off in the river was a popular sport in Nashville, also, in those early days, and the iron bridge across the Thornapple acted like a magnet in : drawing youngsters to North Main Street in summer’s searing heat. There, in water so clear they could see bottom, young men found it great sport to dive off the high railing of the 1899 iron span. Another favorite “swimming hole” for local youth was a site below the dam, near the old Riverside ball park. If any summer called for bathing in the buff, it was the year of 1901. “The awful hot weather of the past two weeks, together with the no less awful electrical storms, have done considerable damage Did You Know! We now carry 10 different styles of: MEN’S Work Shoes! 6” Shoes 9R99 □8” Boots OA99 As low as . —. Special 8” Steel Toe SAFETY BOOT *36" Reg. M7.00 — Save ’IO00 Mode by B. B. Walker Shoe Co. Now at... 'K.Mcy t Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 throughout the state, both to crops and in the loss of life and property,” noted the News in late June. The following week the News indicated, with a twist of humor, that no relief was in sight: “For fear some of our readers might have overlooked it, the past week has been one of the hottest on record. The mercury climbed over the 100-mark every day except one in the last seven, and none of the nights has been cool enough to cause worry over frost.” But soon the deluge came. A severe downpour late on Independence Day in 1901 made weather the main topic of discussion in the next issue of the News: “One of the heaviest and most destructive storms which ever visited this vicinity occured on the night of July 4th, when four inches of water fell within a time limit of four hours, and the bulk of it in two hours. “Nashville was apparently nearly in the center of the path of the storm. Railroad traffic was' halted with two washouts near the Otto Schulze farm and the bridge near Gregg’s Crossing was completely carried away. High water hampered the work of repair crews, and it was three days before train service could be resumed. Throughout the county, road bridges are gone and fences and crops along the streams are either entirely destroyed or badly damaged. The electrical storm, which accompanied the flood, was rather light, but there was some damage to barns and livestock in this area.” Thunderstorms plagued Nashville and vicinity throughout the summer of 1901. In between the cloudbursts, searing tem­ peratures threatened sun­ stroke for men and animals working in the harvest fields. The season had been ushered in by unusual weather when close to Memorial Day a terrific electrical storm, ac­ companied by heavy rain and hail and winds of “cyclonic proportions,” struck southern Barry and Eaton counties, demolishing buildings, toppling windmills and sweeping away trees. . The havoc continued throughout the summer, as noted in a News account the first of August: “On Thur­ sday night of last week, this area was hit by another severe electrical storm, which did considerable damage. At one time, four big fires could be seen from Nashville. A barn belonging to John Andrews southeast of the village was struck and fired, being totally destroyed . A new barn Daring divers perch high atop Nashville's 1899 Thornapple Rivet bridge in this 1920's photo. The iron span, replaced with concrete in 1934, acted like" a mbgnet in drawing youngsters to North Main in early years, like the scorching summer of 1901 when the News applauded a Detroit judges decision defending boys nude bathing. A plunge into water "so dear you could see bottom" is caught by the camera as envious young admirers look on. Another swimmer scales the skeletal ironwork to reach the diving perch. A site below the dam, near the old Riverside ball park, was another favorite "swimming hole" of early Nashville youths. owned by Henry Green in Maple Grove and half a dozen barns across the line in Eaton County were struck and burned. The new house of Jonas Hawblitz in Maple Grove was struck but not set afire.” By mid-August 1901, some Nashville folks were seeking at least a temporary reprieve from the wicked weather. “Plenty of people left town Sunday,” advised the News. “At the local station, there were 50 tickets sold to Ot­ tawa Beach and 47 for Grand Rapids. Those who stayed home enjoyed a whillykapopper thunderstorm in the afternoon, although there was not much rain in-, eluded.” With the return of more temperate weather in subsequent summers, opinion about swimming in the buff may have changed on the local scene. Three years after the News applauded nude bathing in Detroit, the Nash-, ville paper published a notice reflecting an ob­ viously less lenient stand: “Parties who have been making a practice of bathing at the river bridge without bathing suits are hereby warned and notified to stop this practice, otherwise the village authorities will prosecute all such violations of the ordinance prohibiting such practice.” The notice was signed by L. E. Lentz, village president. The News had no comment. Give EDWARD SAMPSON ■MEMBER NWA Association - Founded 1885 your for Vermontville Township TRUSTEE In the August 5 Primary 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, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties S7.50 al also. • Energetic• Youthful • Dedicated • Concerned ...WILLING TO WORK HARD! Paid for by the Committee to Elect Edward Sampson, 581 S. Main - Vermontville, Ml. 49096 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. July 23. 1980 — Page 5 Troop 177 attends camp Local resident returns from trip to Holy Land — Ida Trumble Zakshesky has returned from a wonderful trip to Israel and the Holy Land. Her June 12-30 journey was with the Bishop’s Pilgrimage from the Western Michigan Diocese of Episcopal Churches. Others who went on the trip include the Rev. Robert Walton and his wife of St. Johns Church in Charlotte, the Rev. Cannon John Petterson of Kalamazoo and 30 more Pilgrims from the United States. Mrs. Zakshesky owned Trumble’s Tavern in Ver­ montville from 1944-76. Her children are Stanley A. Trumble, Lev K. Trumble, larry L. Trumble and family, all of Vermontville; and Sally and Jack Cronter of Flint. SHAPE HER HAIR FOR Life saving instruction was part of the swimming skill classes. Seventeen Boy Scouts with Scoutmaster Paul Kesler & Asst. Scoutmaster Ken Meade headed for the Shawondossee-Chaffee Camp July 6, traveling 80 miles north of Nashville near Barryton. The boys spent a week working on scout skills related to camping, swim­ ming, boating, wildlife League standings GIRL’S LITTLE LEAGUE Irene’s Beauty Shop Simon Pharmacy Maple Valley Imp. Carl’s Market Vermontville GIRL’S PEE WEE Mighty Molars (Ti$ 1) South End (Tie 1) ’ Larry’s Fargo Village Inn Cafe (Tie 1) Maple Valley Jaycees (Tiel) BOY’S LITTLE ifetam'ismjliilr/fc ter swimmer stoles the Mi *exr •«rtheoMta: cFecrfyNosMIeyoiillis. jbJ a rtllj- ®>fe a ®kfis itMt-iffi "Pate «• yu rail » ijto® WL 25 60 24 24 21 33 33 15 40 22 LEAGUE Johnson’s Furniture Hecker Agency Nashville Hardware Nashville Locker Lacey 0 6 5 1 4 2 2 4 42 BOY’S PEE WEE Reids T. J. Farms Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Maple Valley Jaycees Nashville Auto Wheeler Marine Powers Shell Lacey 51 51 15 23 2 4 1 4 4 1 At camp were front row: Robert Kesler, Kenny Meade, Pat Hagon, Danny Kellogg, Kenny Bishop. Center row: Brian Gillum, Mike Long, Richard Perrier, Matt Peake, Tony Wilson, Richard Rozell. Back row: Ken Meade Asst. Scoutmaster, Paul Kesler, Tom Bishop, Jim Bryan, Paul Kesler, Scoutmaster Eugene Duibe. Matt McClelland and Mike Brewer are missing from the picture. study, map and compass reading, knots & lashings and crafts. There was time for each boy to attend 7 classes a day to learn whatever interested him. The Scouts earned 20 merit badges and started 19 others which they will finish at home. Kenny Meade finished 2 and most of 4 more, the most ac­ complished by any of our boys. There was ample free, time for the boys to swim, meet other kids, visit other campsites and the trading post for necessary supplies and the goodies boys need to survive camp life. Scoutmaster Kesler made several trips to town to provide special treats for Pat Hagon, Robert Kesler The Scouts of Troop No. 177 competed in the tug-ofand ^Matt McClelland who celebrated their birthdays war during special field day activities. while at camp. The troop made icecream and cake for new and useful skills at their for Camp Ben Johnson near command, which is the Augusta where they will go the boys. Matt Peake holds the purpose of summer camp for on a five mile hike. Each boy should bring a canteen, distinction of being the last Boy Scouts. Sunday, July 27, the Scouts survival kit, compass and boy to earn a swimming skill award at Shawondossee- will leave scout hall at 2 p.m. hiking boots if he has them. Chaffee as the camp is now closed for this year and will be sold as maintenance is too expensive. The staff made a ceremony of this event honoring Matt’s efforts. Each of the Scouts who attended camp received a patch. All the boys came home tired but with some Turn long, stringy hair into softly falling curls trimmed to shape hair and remove split ends. A condition­ ing treatment adds luster and body to hair damaged from too much summer sun and wind. Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0330 ^otuaA^ avc ^THEY'LL ALL BE THERE! J ‘AUG. 4-CRYSTAL GAYLE & RAY STEVENS ' ’«AUG. 5-JIM ED BROWN - WENDY HOLCOMBI AUG. 1-10 announcement HELEN CORNELIUS ‘AUG. 6-AL HIRT & SUSAN ANTON ‘AUG. 7-THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND ‘AUG. 8-THE BEACH BOYS L ‘AUG. 9-LARRY GATLIN ^>o6 > t^ey L . & . j A GATLIN BROS. BAND HLV RESERVE SEAT TICKETS ■J^IONIA (616) 527-139()^M 1981 Graduates We are making appointments now at our new studio... 250 S. MAIN VERMONTVILLE, MICH. 1-517-726-1340 Call or stop in for your price list. See Our Work and Compare! — NOW IN TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU — 126 Bridge PORTLAND, Ml. 250 S. Main VERMONTVILLE, Ml. 1-517-647-6934 1-517-726-1340 CLOSED MONDAYS HOURS: 10:00 A.M. -5.00 P.M. WE USE KODAK PAPERS FOR THE GOOD LOOK! Biffy OFFICIAL FREE FAIR MASCOT MEH "BIFFY" AT THE FAIR. HORSE PULLING — AUG. 3 & 8 MAMMOTH PARADE — AUG. 4 HARNESS RACING — AUG. 5-6-7 AUG. 8 STOCK CAR RACES — MOTORCYCLE RACES — AUG. 9 AUG. 10 10,000 METER RUN— ★ PUGH SHOWS — AMERICA'S FINEST MIDWAY ★ JOIE CHITWOOD AUTO THRILL SHOW — AUG. 4 ★ FREE KIDDIE SHOW — AUG. 5 ★ MEAT ANIMAL SALE — AUG. 8 ★ LADIES' DAY PROGRAM — AUG. 7 SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday,jluly 23.1980—Page6 Robert Dormer elected toM.V. Board of Education SUPPORT ERNIE NASH $3,619.00 which would be paid for by the band boosters. The major discussion was regarding the storage space required and safety involved when the units are stored. Virginia Fox, Fred Corkins, and Wayne Cogswell voted yes; and Wilbur Marsh, Elam Rockwell and Robert Dormer voted nay. The matter was tabled until the August meeting. Approval was granted to transfer Tim Weaver from a CETA custodial position tq a custodial maintenance position under the on the job training program. This program will pay fifty percent of the regular hourly salary of $4.75 per hour for twenty-nine weeks with the school district paying for the fringe benefits. The CETA custodial position has been opened, and interested candidates living in Eaton County should contact the Charlotte CETA office. Custodial contracts for the 1980-81 school year were approved for George Skedgell at $10,200 and Harry Cook at $9,880 plus fringe benefits. A hearing was held regarding Bill Reynolds and the operation of bus 75B. It was decided that tran­ sportation supervisor Gerald Aldrich and Bill Reynolds visit individually with all the parents oh the route and see what Mr. Reynolds desire was at the time. The matter will be discussed again at the August board meeting. A discussion was held regarding band director Roy 'Johnson having the high school choir along with handling the band program grades 5-12. It was agreed that the anticipated enrollment in choir for this coming school year will be reviewed at the August meeting before a decision is reached regarding con­ tinuation of the choir program. Mr. Johnson was concerned over the amount of time he could spend with both -the choir program and band program, and he stated that he could be working with more students through continuation of the fifth grade band program than in the choir program. Because of the financial outlook of the school district, it was necessary to approve release letters for Patricia Zanter, vocal music; Lynn Buiko, Spanish-reading; Norma Peterson, English; Robert Losik, In-school Suspension Room; Marjorie Wolff, Business Education; and' Phylllis Southwick, special education consultant. Parents were present at the meeting and expressed their concern over reduc­ tions in the extra-curricular program; mainly athletics. A tie vote resulted .regarding acceptance of money from individual groups to rein­ state and Support any extra curricular activity. Wilbur Marsh, Virginia Fox, and Fred Corkins voted yes with Robert Dormer, Elam Rock­ well, and Wayne Cogswell voting nay. There Was also a discussion regarding parents volunteering to assist with coaching some of these Republican 56th District State Representative Action-Ads VOTE TUESDAY, AUGUST 5TH GAS CONVERSION BURNERS AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE HOMES: Nashville Heating, 205»/2 S. Main, Nashville, Mich., 852­ 9231. (tfn) At the organizational meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, July 14; the board members elected Robert Dormer as president. Wayne Cogswell was re-elected vice-president, Elam Rock­ well was re-elected secretary, and Virginia Fox was elected as the new treasurer. Trustees on the board of education include Russell Geary, Wilbur Marsh, and Fred Corkins. Russell Geary was absent from the organizational meeting. Board members approved the depository of school funds in the Michigan National Bank covering general fund account,, internal activity accounts, hot lunch account, building and site accounts, debt retirement account, and payroll account. Regular monthly board meetings will be held in the administration building on the second Monday of each month with the meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. and adjourning not later than 11:30 p.m. General fund bills-in the amount of $49,317.61 were approved for payment. The June 13th payroll in the amount of $28,329.30, June 13 Title I payroll in the amount of $5,130.00, June 27th payroll in the amount of $15,515)39, June 27 Title I payroll in the amount of $5,130.00 and the July 11 payroll in the amount of $13,519.85 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll account. A maternity leave was approved for Linda Andres beginning approximately November 1st. A letter of resignation due to health and other plans was accepted from Phillip (Bud) Garlinger. A letter of resignation was accepted from Judith Sturley as special education teacher at Maplewood Elementary. She had been on a leave of ab­ sence during the 1979-80 school year. Board members voted to install smoke alarms in two of the restrooms in the Jr.Sr. high school on a trial basis. A discussion was held regarding the purchase of seven Wenger Rollway band shell sections at a cost of ERNIE NASH He’s getting things done in Lansing When area farmers went to Washington to protest the Administration's pricing policy, Ernie Nash didn’t just show up for the picture taking ceremony and wish them well, he went with them. And when he returned he was on the House floor pushing legislation to help farmers improve their economic condition. When the National Guard was preparing to move to their new location, Ernie Nash introduced legislation to transfer the old armory property to the Grand Ledge Public Schools, thereby saving the schools $250,000. When senior citizens were having difficulty with their tax forms, Ernie Nash conducted regional meetings in his district to answer questions and help fill out property rebate forms. When traffic problems cropped up in Ionia County, Ernie Nash worked with local citizens, government officials and Department of Transportation personnel to bring about badlyneeded repairs on old Grand River in Portland, and to in­ stitute a 4-way stop at M-66 and M-43 near Lake Odessa and Woodbury. As a result of continuing work with the handicapped, Ernie Nash realized that there was a need for a list of special ser­ vices available. Accordingly, he had a Handicappers Handbook published for his district— the first ever in Michigan. Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Nash. 419 E. Vermontville Hwy., Potterville, Ml. 48876 teams along with helping provide transportation to away events. It was ex­ plained that the athletic council this past spring had decided not to accept volunteer help, and a con­ cern was expressed over the possible liability involved under such an arrangement. An executive session was held to discuss negotiation plans with the teacher. It was mentioned at the meeting that some citizens are circulating petitions which would require the board of education to schedule another millage vote if the petitions are filed containing at least a number equal to five percent of the registered voters living within the school district. Don’t forget to VOTE on August 5 TOWNSHIP PRIMARY ELECTIONS Bonnie June Hoyt Candidate for... Vermontville Township TREASURER Paid for by Committee to elect Bonnie June Hoyt ■ tK State Representative Republican Pd. for by Citizens Committee for Don Gilmer PHYLLIS WELLS FOR CLERK of... Vermontville Twp. ★ Vermontville Township resident 25% years A 1954 Graduate Litchfield High School ★ Full-time homemaker, mother of 4, married ★ Administrative leader Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club ★ Member of Vermontville Bible Church ★ Active in P.T.O. VOTE AUG. 5 for... PHYLLIS WELLS Vermontville Township CLERK Paid for by Committee to Elect Phyllis Wells for Vermontville Township Clerk How to help the dying? Help to allay their fears: fear of pain, of loneliness, fear of meaninglessness. Assure them repeatedly that they will be kept comfortable with medication that the health tfeam has not given up on them. Assure the family that the final dying itself is usually painless. Nature kindly provides an anesthetic for the body when the spirit leaves it. V FUNERAL DIRECTORS 'Voqtr FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday July 23. 1980 — Page 7 Vermontville news Troop 117 holds ‘Court of Honor’ by...Ava Kroger A correction from my write up of last week’s “Home Town Day”: The histories of buildings should have read - Mrs. Margaret Foote for the Congregational Church, Mrs. Helen Todd for the United Methodist Church and Mrs. Kate Bosworth of the Opera House. Also, Miss Esther Shepard has her first book on "History of Ver­ montville" ready for distribution. Mr. Claud VanBlarcom and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict attended the golden wedding anniversary of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rankin of Enid, Oklahoma, July 13. They left July 11 and came back July 15 and called on Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wion and family at N. Manchester, Indiana on the homeward trip. Two items of interest of former Methodist ministers; Mrs. Victor Hufton, 96, passed away at the Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids where she has lived for several years. The Hufton’s served in Ver­ montville several years beginning in 1939. Services were held Wednesday with' burial beside her husband in Osseo Cemetery. She is gprvived by three daughters: Mrs. Mary Ut­ terback of Tecumseh, Mrs. Dorothy Firth of Port Austin and Mrs. Hazel Porter of Heath, Pa. At a meeting of the North Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church held in Dayton, Ohio last week Rev. Marjorie Mathews was appointed a Bishop, the first woman to ever hold that position. She will serve in Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Elon Baker and Uncle Jeremy are rejoicing over the birth of a baby girl, Laurel Rae Ann to Mr. and Mrs. (Shiela) Richard Harper in Ann Arbor. She was born Wed­ nesday and weighed 7 lbs., 8 ozs. Mrs. Baker is there helping care for her new granddaughter. Mrs. Blanche Minick was taken ill last week and is a patient at Pennock Hospital. Mr. George Firster is very ill and was at Pennock Hospital a few days and Sunday was transferred to Battle Creek Community Hospital (Rm. 401). A little improved on Sunday night. Mr. Ray Snyder is also a patient in H.G.B. Hospital with infection in his foot. A small 11 a.m. wedding in the United Methodist Church on Saturday united" Miss Joanna Fender and Mr. Gary McCallum. In a large wedding at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Congregational-Church Miss Catherine Heald became the bride of Mr. Scott Ommen. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Roger Heald on Bismark Hwy. and the groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Ommen, Jr., who live on Gresham Hwy. The reception was held at the home of the bride. A bad fire caused by lightening Saturday p.m. nearly destroyed the recently built home of Mr. and Mrs. David Stairs and Vermontville’s birthday vine is growing More names have been to the library of the book added to the Vermontville “Another Mouse” from his Friends of the Library birth­ grandparents, Larry and day vine. They are Jeremy Barb Musser. The donation Sampson and Chris Musser. was made to celebrate Chris’ Jeremy Sampson’s name sixth birthday, July 15. was added when his parents, Anyone can have a child’s Ed and Linda Sampson, name put on the birthday purchased the book "Sports vine by donating a book, Cars” for the library in from a list recommended by honor of Jeremy’s sixth the library, in honor of a birthday, June 27. child’s birthday. Contact the Chris Musser’s name goes librarian for further in­ on the. vine because of a gift formation. Vermontville Sunshine Party is Friday — The women of the United and Methodist Congregational churches of Vermontville will hold their annual Sunshine Party on Friday, July 25, at the United Methodist Church. This event originated in 1938 and honors especially WAX IT!! — CLIP COUPON — •• ONE DOLLAR OFF On any of the following waxes... • • • • • • • • • • • • family just north of Ver­ montville on Ionia Road. More details later. Mr. Jerry Nagle of Battle Creek was a Sunday dinner guest of his grandmother, Mrs. Leta Nagle. The annual Sunshine Party honoring older women in the community will be held Friday, July 5 from 2-4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. All ladies are especially welcome, newcomers to our village. Seven children, namely Polly Ann, Steve and Roby Tammy Mason, Cook, Marlene Munn, Janelie and enjoyed Tony Hansen, dipping chocolate candies at •the Museum last Saturday. This week, July 26, will be the last Saturday the Museum will be open, except by appointment, and Roz Lingholm will show the children how to make candles. The committee wishes to thank Norma Viele for the candy supplies. Shines Like The Sun (Liquid or Paste) Rain Dance (Liquid or Paste) Rain Dance Vinyl Top Wax Star Brite Turtle Extra (Liquid or Paste) Turtle Super Hard Shell Turtle Vinyl Top Wax Great Reflections Rally (Liquid or Cream) Rally Vinyl Top Wax J Wax Sprint • J Wax Kit J Wax Car Plate • STP Son-of-a-Gun Also check out our... AUTO ACCESSORIES DEPARTMENT iashville aHs AhRvDiWllAeRE /Liu HARDWARE all community women who are 75 years ofage and older. All women of the community are invited as guests, par­ ticularly those who are new to the community. Tea and a brief program with lots of time for visiting and getting acquainted will fill the afternoon from 2-4 p.m. It’s a wonderful time to renew friendships, make new ones, and honor friends. Dorothy Carpenter is chairman of the Sunshine Party Committee. Serving with her are Evelyn Hill, Ava Kroger, Mary Fisher, Martha Zemke, Louise Viele, and Bonnie Blomgren. Boy Scout Troop 177 held it’s last Court of Honor June 19 at the V.F.W Hall. They had on display their exhibit from Scout Fest in Grand Rapids so that guests and parents could see it. Mr. and Mrs. , Nelson Brumm and Mrs. Harold Christiansen joined the Scouts and families for supper and the following recognition ceremonies. Mr. Gene Brewer assisted by Leonard Eaton presented badges and awards. New scouts earning the Scopt Badge were Danny Kellogg, Eugene Duibe, Scott Reid and Tom Bishop. Earning the rank of Tenderfoott was Tom Bishop, Richard Rozell; Kenny Meade, Tom Wilson, Mike Long and Matt McClelland. Advancing to Second Class Scouts were Brian Gillum and Robert Kesler.Skill Awards were earned by Mike Brewer, Tom Bishop (2), Robert Kesler, Paul Kesler and Brian Gillum (2). Merit Badges were earned by Leonard Having sold my home, I will sod all of the following, 8 Pieces omoaranto! shrab fence Electric motor with wire brash Seven piece dinette.sgt Maytag wringer washer Certains De able bed with springs 1 awttreis MiscsBaassus dishes A cookware 410 Geege shotgun with shells Step ladder Beth scales Rose Rose trellis trellis Post driver Fruit jen Blender Many other smell ertictes TERMS: CASH Antigao dresser Rocking choir Comer stand Porch gWor Dressing mirror Wash tabs Pots end pens Table cloths Electric skiHet Water hose Jump s r cables Crowban 12 Steel posts Iowa chairs Waffle iron Zenith television 8 MM movie Comoro S2 Ptoco dtenor sot Westbead percolator 3 Pc. luggage sot 2 Rolls saow fence Horseshoe gome Living room chain Miscellaneous temps Blankets A bedspreads Threw rags A romer New grocery cart Kenmore electric Iron Pair of tending romps lawn roller Eight piece dteteg room «wite Antiqae cheat of dnraren Wooden table with 2 matching chain Cepporteno range heed with 2 speed ♦ Not responsible for Occidents day of sole or items ufttf sold Mrs. Beatrice Penfold, owner William J. 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Michigan 49073 OfHOME FURNISHINGS LOCATED: at 210 Queen Street, Nashville, Michigan WANTED: Any information leading to the whereabouts of my father, Merrill Donald McVean, born in Nashville, Michigan in 1913. 945-5144, Hastings. SUMMER SPECIAL: .14’ Furrina strips, 7 cents per loot. Hometown Lumber, Nashville. YARD SALE: 510 N. Main St., Nashville. Friday, July 25, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. scouting activities. Jean Reid announced what the maple syrup project had earned for the troop and how much credit each boy had earned. Some of the boys used their earnings to pay for camp others will use theirs for Scout equipment. Paula Reid was presented a corsage for the many hours she worked with the Scouts during sap gathering. Scoutmaster Paul Kesler thanked the parents for coming and encouraged the Scouts to continue working toward their next rank and the growth of their troop thus ending the evening. Auction Sale! CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the many friends for their thoughtfulness at the time of our loss. The family of Dave Perry * Jacksonville, Florida Action-Ads YARD SALE: 510 N. Main St., Nashville. Thursday, July 25,9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (7-23) Eaton, Paul Kesler and Mike Brewer. Leonard Eaton also earned a Gold Eagle Palm. Sixteen boys received Scout Fest- Patches for participating' in the event held in Grand Rapids during their-art festival. Tote *n Chip cards were given to Scouts who had earned them and Robert Kesler was presented with a gift cer­ tificate for earning the most points in the recently established incentive point system-. The Scouts and leaders have been working hard the past few months learning much as they earn badges and participate in HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5:30 PHONE 852-0845 LE I I 1 ■ ® �The Mople Volley Newt. Nothville, Wednetdoy July 23 1980 — Poge 8 Vermontville pastor and wife attend convention GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN: The 51st Annual Convention of the Independent Fundamental Churches of America was held at Green Lake, Wisconsin, June 23-28. 1980. 700 adults and 500 children and teens have attended the Annual Convention. The theme for the 1980 convention has been MtOGMHnes MtOG Many Wedding Plans to choose from ... Starting at *18000 For (48) 4x5 and (1) 8x10 COLOR and ALBUM Ph. 374-7337 “Building for the Future through the Local Church.” The keynote address was delivered on Monday, June 23 by the president of the IFCA. Rev. Robert Gray, pastor of Westchester Bible Church, Westchester, -Ill. Rev. Gray spoke on I Corinthians 3 and the need to maintain the historic position of the IFCA while building, not only for the future, but also for eternity. Dangerous trends observed The speaker for the Morning Bible Hour was Dr. Robert Lightner, member of the Dallas Theological Seminary faculty. Dr. Lightner spoke on “erosion control” in three areas of the local church, that is, areas in which dangerous trends exist in the local church. These areas include an erosion of faith and doctrine, For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Stan-Trumble Mary Trumble Teresa Jones Norma Viele Trumble Agency ./feHomeCarBusr*^. 178.S. Main St. Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 especially in areas of Biblical inerrancy. The IFCA has reaffirmed its strong position in support in inerrancy and inspiration. Other areas of concern, according to Dr. Lightner are a failure to understand the function of the local church and the faithfulness of the members of the local church. Dr. Lightner stated that although the local church needs revival, it cannot be replaced. The local church is God’s program for this age, ac­ cording to Dr. Lightner. 800 new churches in the 80’s “800 new churches in the 80’s” is the immediate goal of the IFCA. Spearheading this project is the Church Extension Council of the IFCA. Rev. Noel Olsen, pastor of Memorial Bible Church, Yakima, Washington, was elected president of the Church Extension Council. Rev. Olsen has been involved in starting churches in the northwestern areas of America and has given his total support to this project. Rev. Olsen preached on Tuesday evening, June 24 on “breaking ground,” putting the goal of the IFCA into immediate action. There are 23 church ex­ tension agencies in the IFCA, starting and establishing churches in various sections of the nation. Many of the established churches are also in the process of starting branch churches in areas where there is not a strong, fundamental, gospel preaching church. The IFCA began in Cicero, Ill, in June 1930 and has been known for its strong em­ phasis on Bible exposition. The IFCA has also taken a strong position on personal and ecclesiastical separation. Headquarters of the IFCA is located in Westchester, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. Rev. Bryan Jones is National Executive Director of the IFCA. The official magazine of the IFCA is the VOICE magazine, with a circulation MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP VOTERS The PRIMARY and GENERAL ELECTIONS will be held at the MAPLE LEAF GRANGE on M-66 After much thought and consideration, your Township Board recently purchased voting machines. We have been the only township still using paper ballots, and the machines will save hours of counting and labor expense. We will have extra help on hand at these elections to help you get acquainted with machine voting. Maple Grove Township’s special one mill tax levy is up for renewal at the August 5 Primary. We will be using this one mill for both the Fire Department and the Ambulance Department equipment and operating. Castleton, Maple Grove and Nashville have one of the finest and most efficient Fire Departments in the State of Michigan. We have been improving our Ambulance Department to give you the best possible service. The Fire Department answered 59 calls last year, and the Ambulance Department made 135 runs. This one mill is not a tax increase, but a renewel of our present one mill levy and is needed to operate and improve these services. The Maple Grove Township Board urges you fo vote yes on this millage renewal and continue to support our loyal and dedicated volunteers who are providing us with these important services. Come vote on August 5. If you have any questions contact a Township Board Member. MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP BOARD Ted McKelvey, Supervisor Mary Jarrard, Clerk Joyce Starring, Treasurer Duane Hamilton, Trustee Richard Bassett, Trustee of about 11,000? Rev. Harold Freeman is editor of the bi­ monthly magazine. Designed to present the position of the IFCA, the VOICE magazine includes timely articles on current issues, theological articles, plus items for laymen, women and children. Current Membership The IFCA Credentials Committee reported that 146 individual members have been received into their organization during the past year, bringing the total of individual members in the IFCA to 1366. This includes 669 pastors, 129 missionaries, 70 men in Christian Education, 41 Evangelists, military and institutional chaplains and other fields of Christian service. Thirty-six churches joined last year. There are 683 churches holding mem­ bership in the IFCA in ad­ dition to- 336 unaffiliated churches with IFCA pastors, bringing the total number of churches identified with the IFCA to over 1,000 churches. These churches have a combined membership of over 120,000, with almost 137,000 in Sunday School enrollment. The IFCA has 18 military chaplains serving in various branches of the Armed Services. Dr. J. 0. Henry, La Mirada, Cal., is chairman of the Commission on military chaplains. The IFCA includes 37 regionals, organized ac­ cording to states, portions of states and regions of the nation. Some regionals meet during the year' in inter­ regional activities. The Youth Convention was held at Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin. Highlights of the Youth Convention include Church Team Bible Quizzing and musical talent com­ petition. In order to qualify for the National Youth Convention, teens compete at Church teams in their regionals and must win there in order to qualify for the national competition. The IFCA has inaugurated a new ministry called A.I.D. (Aid In Disaster). AID is designed to provide for the physical needs of people in case of flood, fire, ear­ thquakes, etc. and will be coordinated with other relief agencies operating in the areas of need. The IFCA is also giving serious consideration to the media- of radio. A Radio Commission will be in­ vestigating the possibilities of putting the IFCA on the airwaves over various sections of the nation, with a “national voice” speaking for the IFCA. Attending the IFCA 1980 National Convention at Green Lake, Wis., was Rev. Paul Boger pastor of the Vermontville Bible Church located at 250 N. Main St., Vermontville, Michigan. MABC recognizes local youth 4-Her Dennis Jarrard arid his advisor, Waynard Jarrard of Nashville were honored by the Michigan Animal Breeders Cooperative at its 25th annual Dairy Recognition Day held last month in Corunna. The event event honors Michigan’s top 4-H and FFA dairy judging judging and showmanship winners. Over 120 youth attended the program, highlighted by a panel which discussed career opportunities available to youth in today’s dairy industry. The panel consisted of Michigan State University dairy science graduates, students and dairy farmers. In the afternoon, the group toured the Michigan Milk Producers processing plant in Ovid. There they saw the step-by-step process of making dry milk and butter from raw milk. MABC—Select Sires is one of 11 non-profit farmerowned A.I. cooperatives in the nationally known Select Sire>s federation. Headquartered in East Lansing, MABC strives to serve the genetic im­ provement needs of dairy and livestock breeders throughout Michigan, In­ diana and northern Wisconsin. Dennis Jarrard and Advisor Waynard Jarrard front the Nashville 4-H group were recently recognized by MABC-Select Sires fair their outstanding efforts in dairy judging. . (Photo supplied) Junior golf league tourney winners The Junior Golf League started six weeks ago and finished Monday, July 14, with a tournament. During the six weeks program, players received instruction covering golf etiquette, grips, club usage, putting, and reasons and purposes for counting strokes correctly. Instructions at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course were given by Mike Booher and Jerry Reese. The following juniors participated in the program: Greg Williams, Kevin Ohm, John Myers, Adam Brumm, Bob Brumm, Jeff Hamilton, Scott Johnson, Greg Lenz, Scott Lenz, Barry Uren, Gary Reid, Tom Bishop, Jeff Tobias, Richard Meade, Bill Brenton, Ken Meade, Scott Tobias, Kyle Christopher, Chery Briggs,"and Tammi Corkins. In the Junior Tournament, the first flight winners are Jeff Hamilton, first; and Kevin Ohm, second. Tied for third are Greg Lenz and Bob Brumm. The second flight winners are Tom Bishop, first; Bill Brenton, second; and Scott Lenz, third. The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) it FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle ■ Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Coll...CARL _ BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 23, 1980— Page 9 Maple Valley 4-H’ers gain honors at Barry County Fair! Maple Valley area, 4-H Clubs spent their busiest week of the summer July IS­ IS at the Barry County Fair which served as a showcase for their efforts and achievements during the past year. Many 4-Hers brought roug home ome trophies, ropes, ribbons, plaques, and other special honors and Maple Valley had their share. Local participants even walked away with all the top honors Council Cont. page 11 — efforts expended to utilize MBE contractors,” explained Wendt. Bruce Kuffer,- regional High honors went to Dennis Jarrard of the Mayo Club who is co-winner of the coveted "Show of Cham- consultant with Williams & pions” trophy. He shares the honor with Tim Stevens Works, told the council Tuesday that on recom­ of Woodland. mendation of Wendt, his -company had determined that apparent low bidders for Contract 2 (construction of the lift stations) and Con­ tract 3 (treatment facility) as well as the first and second low bidders on Contract 1 (collection system) are considered nonresponsive due to non­ compliance with the MBE requirement. Of the three apparent low bidders named at the July 2 bid opening, one had stated only a 10 percent MBE goal; another had submitted an incomplete MBE data sheet; and a third had failed to fill out any MBE forrn. After a brief review of each case, Wendt made his recommendation for award, which was subsequently approved by the council. Contract 1 for construction of the wastewater collection system was awarded to Dunigan Bros., Inc., of Jackson, with a bid of $1,127,223. Engineers had estimated that portion of the project would cost $1.5 million. Contract 2, for construction of lift stations in the village, also went to Dunigan Bros., with a bid of $178,772 on the portion of the project that engineers had John Mater of the Cloverleaf 4-H Club captured top estimated at $225,000. Contract 3, to build a honors by having the Grand Champion Market Lamb. He also walked away with the distinction of being top lagoon-and-irrigation treatment facility on in senior showmanship with sheep. (Maple Valley News photos) (Ma The Galloping Troubadours 4-H Saddle Club wound up fair week by bringing home a number of ribbons. From left, Paula Steinbrecher took first in showman­ ship and third in equitation; Michelle Bastien holds Linda Steinbrecher's horse" which brought Linda a first in showmanship, fourth in pleasure, and an "A ribbon in equitation; Kathi Hughes, 4-H leader, holds Mike Kelly's horse which brought him an "A" ribbon in showmanship, third and an "A” ribbon in Cloverleaf and equitation, and second in pole bending; Melissa Brenton, "A" ribbons in showmanship and equitation, and a fifth in western pleasure; Beccy Mater, ”S" ribbon in showmanship and sixth and a blue ribbon in horsemanship; Diane Andrews, "S" ribbons in showmanship and horsemanship and fifth in western pleasure. Club members not shown are Rhonda Steinbrecher who received "A" ribbons in showmanship, and western horsemanship (and a third), and fifth in western pleasure; Shan Ferrier, an "A" ribbon and sixth in cloverleaf and "B” ribbon in showmanship; Jordan Ferrier, A ribbon and third in cloverleaf, second in pole, and a ”B" ribbon in showmanship. in the hog division (see detailed story elsewhere in this issue). The glory is well deserved for all who earn recognition at the fair because it takes hard work, dedication, discipline and patience to be a winner. In addition to awards, all of the participants come out ahead because they are learning skills that will aid them in future careers and life-long hobbies. Congratulations 4-Hers!!! Danielle Burg of the Maple Grove Mavericks 4-H Club had the Grand Champion Heifer. She also diisplays a plaque she earned for receiving top honors iin junior showmanship. The Maple Valley area was well represented in the dairy division at the fair by both the Mayo 4-H Club and the Bovine Brats 4-H'ers. From left are Dennis Jarrard, first place in senior showmanship for dairy; Brenda Semrau who placed third in 4-H competition and fourth in open class; Dan Keech, second place in the two-year-old dairy division; Kqthy Semrau, an "A" award in showmanship; and Kim Bahs, "A” award in showmanship. Not pictured are Jess Bahs and Paul Bahs who received "A" awards in showmanship. Other honors at the fair went to (from left) Tim Tobias for Reserve Champion with Gary Hammock displaying the animal in the photo and Tim Tobias showing his Grand Champion Polled Hereford female, both from the Cloverleaf Club; Danielle Burg who took Grand Champion Shorthorn honors and tops in junior showmanship; and Eric Hoffman, Reserve Champion Shorthorn female, both of Maple Grove Mavericks. The Mayo Club had the first place "club herd" at the fair. Comprising the top herd are (from left) Dennis Jarrard, Tom Wing, and Dan Keech. �The Mople Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, July 23. 1980 — Page 10 Crystal Gayle joins long list of award winning 'Free Fair talent Crystal Gayle will join a long list of award winning country music artists who have played at* the Ionia Free Fair, when she en­ tertains in front of the big outdoor exposition’s grand­ stand in two shows, August 4. Performances will be held at 6:30 and 9 p.m. In 1977, Ms. Gayle was presented with the “Out­ standing Female Vocalist” award by both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. The following year she received her first Grammy for the Country Female vocal performance of the year and also garnered second consecutive “Out­ standing Female Vocalist” honors. Crystal skyrocketed to the top in 1978 when her recording of “Don’tlt Make My Brown Eyes Blue” sold over one and one-half million copies and was number one on both the country and pop charts. Singer Ray Stevens will join Ms. Gayle on the Free Fair stage. This will be the second appearance at the Fair for Stevens, who teamed with Ronnie Milsap last summer. Stevens had his first national hit in 1962 with “Ahab the Arab”. On a comic level, he has Since scored with hits like “Jeremiah Peabody’s. Poly Unsaturated Quick Dissolving Fast Acting Pleasant Tasting Green and Purple Pills”, “Gitarzan”, the five-million seller “The Streak”, and the Grammy nominated “I Need Your Help Barry Manilow”. On the more serious side, Stevens has done equally well with hits like “Misty”, which won him a Grammy for best music arrangement of 1975, “Everything is Beautiful”, and “America Communicate With Me”. Jim Ed Brown, the star of the nationally syndicated “Nashville on the Road” Auto Service CENTER • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS •BRAKES . We will be CLOSED June 28 to July 14 Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 television show, will be a headliner at the Ionia Free Fair’s evening grandstand show, August 5. Brown’s first recording as a soloist was “I’ve Heard From A Memory” in 1965. After Jim Ed continued to grow as a star in his own right with a string of hit songs, he teamed with Helen Cornelius, who will appear on the Free Fair stage with Brown and the versatile Wendy Holcombe. The partnership led to guest appearances on Dolly Parton’s TV show, “Hee Haw”, and their own “Nash­ ville On the Road”, which is currently in 100 markets. Al Hirt, hailed by many as the world’s greatest trumpet player, has been contracted as a grandstand show headliner at the 65th an­ niversary Ionia Free Fair with singer-dancer Susan Anton, August 6. Hirt’s previous previous ap­ pearance on the Free Fair stage occured in 1965 when the outdoor exposition celebrated its 50th birthday. A heavy rain put a damper on his Monday night show that year, but box office records were broken when 5,000 and 6,343 turned out for his Tuesday and Wednesday performances. His drawing pioneered the concept of bringing big name stars to the Fair on a regular basis. A native of New Orleans, LA, Hirt began his professional career as a member of Benny Goodman’s orchestra. Hirt achieved super star status in 1963 when his “Honey in the Horn” album reached third on Billboard’s charts and remained there for 104 weeks. This-success resulted in his receiving awards for Most Promising Solo Instrumentalist and Most Played Solo Instrumentalist. The trumpet player’s star continued to rise in 1964 when he won a Grammy for his gold single, “Java”, and had millionseller albums for ‘(Honey in the Horn” and ‘‘Cotton Candy”. Another gold album, “Sugar Lips”, was produced in 1965. Community Events . . Band Boosters... SAVE GLASS!- Unclaimed items from Band Banquet are: Casserole cover, hot pads and silverware. If you are missing any of these items, call 852-9389. The Nashville Christian Academy will be selling glass to Owen Illinois. We would appreciate you^ contribution of clean, separated dear'and colored glass. Contact the Assembly of God Church, the Nashville Baptist Church or the Church of the Nazarene. ICE CREAM SQUARE DANCE Vermontville Fire Barn, Saturday, July 26th at 7:30 p.m. Maple Valley Squares. / Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARUS Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p'm. From our readers FROM OUR READERS: sports program for Jr. High. In a recent letter you had There is not going to be from a M.V. parent she cross-country, tennis, golf or made the statement that she chess for Sr. High. didn’t see why the Athletic I don’t think that the three Dept, didn’t cut down on its R’s are everything a child sports program instead of needs to learn in school and getting rid of 8*^ teachers. the sports program has How many more sports does taught my boys many things she want to eliminate? about life that the class room She must have read a couldn’t. I don’t feel they different set of minutes would have received any because I understand, the better grades even if they school board has cut the didn’t spend two to four program down until only the hours after school in practice paying ones are left now. and games. They all make There is no basketball the honor roll. from 5th through 9th grade Your children aren’t (about 10 teams), no trade, forced to play in sports. If no wrestling and no you think school work is cheerleading Jor Jr. High more important, each family kids. This means there is no should make its own goals. Learn and pick at special vegetable session You are invited to a free Mini Vegetable preservation session on Friday, August 1, from 7 to 8 A.M. out of the Country Mill., “You will learn how to properly can green beans and corn in a pressure canner and how to water bath process your pickles”, says Eaton Extension Home Economist, Ann Ross, “because nobody wants to waste food by having it all spoil!” “While enjoying a free cup of coffee you can browse Hirt ended his touring career temporarily in 1970 to perform on a regular basis in his own Bourbon Street nightclub. He recorded three albums for Monument Records in 1975 and was awarded a gold record in 1979 for $1,000,000 in record sales in Canada. Comedian Eddie Jaye has been booked to appear in the Fair’s evening grandstand shows starring Crystal Gayle and Ray Stevens, August 4; Jim Ed Brown, Helen Cornelius, and Wendy Holcombe, August 5; Al Hirt and Susan Anton, August 6; and the Beach Boys, August 8. Jaye will also emcee and perform.) n the Free Kiddie Day Show, August 5, that also features Bill Golden’s Tigers, the Circus Con­ tinental Elephants, and “Lolly” the Magic Clown. Described as an “allaround” entertainer, the comedian’s act also indudes outlandish tales of his misadventures with air­ planes, dogs, children, and television advertising. Jaye’s skill as a ventriloquist comes into play by turning unsuspecting members of the audience into his “dummies” and the introduction of his pal and nemesis, Carlton D. Crow, the “Don Rickies” of the puppet world. (Track chairs are sold out for the 9 p.m. Beach Boys Show, August 8, but are still available for the 6:30 p.m. show. Reserved track and grandstand for the Beach Boys can be ordered by calling the Free Fair offices at (616) 527-1310, or by using the order blank from the newspapers to send in your order.) SUMMER SPECIAL: Landscape timber, 4>fe” x 3‘t” x 8’, $4.49. Hometown Lumber, Nashville. through the Cooperative Extension bulletins on canning an<Rfreezing, and hear how you can use your microwave -or blancher to stop the ensyme action before freezing,” Ross says. So, bring your questions and plan to stay after class. You can pick and buy your fill "of green beans, cucumbers, summer squash or broccoli. Tips on picking will also be given. It is all at the Country Mill, 4648 Otto Rd., which is 3 miles west and % mile north of Potterville. I know where my children are after school and they don’t have the time or the energy to run the streets and back roads. The classes are there for the children to take but so many want the easy classes and don’t get the full benefit of what is offered. I know the league we’re in means driving many miles and long hours but don’t blame the school for this. For years they have been trying to get excepted into a closer league but right now I understand Olivet is keeping us out for reasons that date back long ago. The school has set up as many games as possible close to home for the coming year. They would like to change leagues as much as we parents want them to. Its too bad the state athletic program doesn’t help in this way. It’s also too bad that the state has the right to cut our state aid whenever they feel like it. If we were getting 100 percent aid (now and back aid) we wouldn’t need to worry about raising taxes. The state can take away from the child’s education to balance their own budget. Maybe we should all, as a man from Eaton Rapids stated, march on the capitol and let them know how we feel and not just leave it to our local school boards. D. Joostberns M.V. parent GOOD NEWS! Many people in the area feel the need to bring back a normal educational environment that is fundamentally Christian and academically inspir­ ing. We have good news! This fall the Nashville Christian Academy will meet this need using the accelerated Christian Education individual orien­ ted curriculum and program. Get your applica­ tion in beginning July 28. Projective school star­ ting date is Sept. 3rd. If you sence this great need in our community we invite you to join the Founders Club with a pledge of $25.00 or more. Your gift is tax deductible. I pledge to give to the Founders Club by Sept. 30, 1980... $25.00 or $_________ i to help fund the organizational cost of the academy. Signed Address ________________________________ Mail to 301 Fuller St., Nashville, Ml. 49073 Phone 517-852-1930 or 852-9714 NASHVILLE HEATING Sales and Service 205% S. Main St., Nashville (Located in rear of Curtis Craft Center) COMFORT-AIRE OIL and GAS or WOOD and COAL — NEW INSTALLATIONS — Old Replaced • Old Repaired Gas Conversion Burners - AVAILABLE FOR ALL UNITS - (517)852-9231 GEORGE HERMENITT �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 23, 1980 — Page 11 Maple Grove Mavericks run away with >«! *cS iS kVV V/ VV , 4-H Hog Show honors at County Fair Members of the Maple Grove Mavericks 4-H Club took home all the top honors at the hog show during the Barry County Fair last week. It was also the club’s best overall year in the hog show. Bill Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilson of Nash- BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS *'2*> ^kSj 'Sj j2^5 2^5 2^5 sS •«,' wS s “II s;*aa «j *^cy.... I’’ttW‘‘WW Skj’ s>, I’WSkj’ Zz®* a/S »>jx *^ig LJJI "Wig Lu u1 L '“rr■ "W*«LM1 t'“■ *« July 22-24 - Michigan Forages Expo - 1980, Michigan State University, East Lansing. July 25 - All Michigan Holstein Show, Adrian. July 26 - Michigan Simmental Field Day, Singletree Farm, Charlotte. August 1-2 - Michigan Polled Hereford Preview Show, Charlotte. August 3 - 4-H Family Get Together - Pig Roast, 1-5 p.m., Community Camp and Pool, Algonquin Lake. August 3-6 - 4-H 9-12 Year Old Camp, Algonquin Lake, Community Camp and Pool. August 11 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. August 16-17 - Michigan State Sheep Show, Ionia. August 18-19 - State 4-H Dairy Goat Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 19 - 4-H State Horse Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 19 - 4-H State Rabbit Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 19-21 - State 4-H Dairy Cattle Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 18-21 - State 4-H Livestock Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 21 - 4-H State Poultry Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 22-23 - Michigan Charolais Show, Ionia. ville, was awarded the Champion for individual Grand Champion pen of market hog and was ac­ market hogs. Bill also corded honors in junior earned Grand Champion showmanship. status for individual market Deanna Hagon won first hog and achieved runner-up year showmanship honors. status in senior showman­ The Grand Champions ship. were purchased at the This was Bill’s second Michigan State University consecutive year to win Feeder Pig Sale.. The Grand Champion status with Reserve Champion pen was his hogs. He has four con con-­ from Gene Blonde Bacon secutive years of Reserve Patch in Hillsdale County Champion to his credit too.. and the Reserve Champion Dan Keech, another club individual hog was a member, received the honor “homegrown” hog from the of having the Reserve Hagon family farm. Champion pen of markett The club wishes to thank hogs this year at the fair. He all of the Maple Valley area is the son of Mr. and Mrs. people who supported the Russell Keech of Nashville. sale, Nashville Locker Plant Other club members who and buyer Dick Chaffee; were honored include Pat Citizens Elevator of VerHagon and Deanna Hagon, montville and buyer Bill children of Mr. and Mrs. Fox; Security National David Hagon of Nashville. Bank, Nashville branch, and Pat Hagon won the Reserve buyer Dick Crancross. Bill Wilson also won the distinction of having the Grand Champion individual market hog at the fair and was runner-up in senior showmanship. Muto, EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR MB! ■w^Kar^T •i’mki’M iSihllbi Ntedwetanssi ratjrjvacvw rorwrya Gew ■ iieWfpiwIiF inieKW July 20-26 - EATON COUNTY 4-H FAIR. Friday, July 25 - 4-H Dairy Days and Livestock Expo entries due at Extension Office Saturday, aturay, July uy 26 - Michigan c Simmental Field Day, Singletree Farm, Charlotte. Tuesday, July 29-7 p.m. 4-H Drama Club Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, July 30 - Vegetable Muck Research Farm Field Day, MSU Muck Farm, Laingsburg. August 1-2 - Michigan Polled Hereford Preview Show, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, August 1 - 4-H Camp applications due at Cooperative Extension Service Office. Friday, August 1-7-8 a.m. “Canning & Freezing Mini Demonstration” at the Country Mill, 4648 Otto Rd., Charlotte. Learn tips on safe food preservation. Public welcomed. Monday, August 4 - 8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, August 5 - 2-5:00 p.m. Crops Weed Control Tour. Farm tours in Eaton Rapids, Olivet and Charlotte. Friday, August 8 - 4-H Photos for State 4-H Photo Exhibition, due at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Office. Monday, August 11 - 7:30 p.m. Poultry Judging Workshop, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, August 14-7:30 p.m. Horse Development Com­ mittee Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. August 16-17 - Michigan State Sheep Show, Ionia. Monday, August 18-7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fair Board meeting, Fair Office, Fairgrounds. August 18-19 - State 4-H Dairy Goat Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 18-21 - Dairy Days and Michigan 4-H Livestock Expo, MSU, East Lansing. Tuesday, August 19-7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Com­ mittee meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Dan Keech of Nashville displays his Reserve Cham­ pion pen of market hogs. Deanna Hagon received top honors for first year showmanship. (Maple Valley News photos) Council — Cont. from page 10 Gregg’s Crossing Road, was awarded to Normco Construction, Inc., of Jackson, with a bid of $2,177,777. That phase ofthe project had been in set at $1,900,000 engineering estimates. Final approval of the awards must be given by various state and federal agencies (EPA, DNR, and FmHA) responsible for administering the grant monies allocated for Nashville’s sewer expansion program. Wendt, Kuffer and village officials set 9 a.m. July 28, as time for a hearing of formal protests of awards by bidbid­ ders or other interested parties on the project. Nashville VFW 8260 * DANCE * SATURDAY, JULY 26 Music by... “STAR GAZE” 9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. I Food in Kitchen Members & Guests Bill Wilson of Nashville, member of the Mapl Maple Grove Mavericks 4-H Club, had the Grand Champion pen of market hogs at the Barry County Fair. Pat Hagon,had the Reserve Champion individual market hog and won the junior showmanship award. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 23, 1980 — Page 12 First annual Boy Scout golf outing Chairman of the Council handicapped at the con-- will be presented at the Golf Planning Committee, clusion of play by club pros outing, Kool Chevrolet Inc., Plainfield Ave., Grand BruceN. Parsons announced using the Peoria system.. Participants are requested Rapids, will donate to the that the First Annual Golf Outing will be held Monday, to make a donation of $125, first golfer making a hole-inSeptember 8, 1980 at the which provides for 18 holes of one a years free use of a Blythefield Country Club in golf, an electric cart, and'an brand new Chevy. The evening banquet, featuring Committee, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hosted by Warren speaker Leo McNamara, represented by Chairman, Renyolds, Sportscaster of National Manager of Club Parsons and Grand Valley WOTV, the event has at­ Professionals for Wilson and State Golf Coach Don tracted 88 participants to Walter Hagen Golf Equip­ play on the 6720 yard ment Companies. The Committee is en­ championship course. All proceeds of the tour­ couraging business concerns nament will benefit Scouting to co-sponsor the outing. A Long ago, in a small dusty programs of the West $100 donation will provide for Michgian Shores Council, an attractive tee or green upstairs room, a group of Boy Scouts of America, sign with the co-sponsors friends met to share a last headquartered in Grand name in addition to an office meal together. Most of them thought it was the end - One plaque. Rapids. Parsons announced that in of them knew it was the Shotgun tee-off scheduled for 1:00 p.m. will begin play addition to the prizes, beginning. Today, almost two of golfers, who will be souvenirs, and extras that thousand years later, that simple and distant event is celebrated by people around the world. > VILLAGE Of VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS and E.C.R.F’s newest film, “In Remembrance”, captures TOWNSNIP OF VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS an unforgettable story of the THE VERMONTVILLE LANDFILL is being closed men who chose to follow a young teacher from by the Department of Natural Resources. The Nazareth and of the night new VERMONTVILLE TRANSFER STATION will be opening soon at 8893 Vermontville Hwy. (East Main St. at Vermontville Hwy.) LOOK FOR THE SIGNS! Because of this change, it is necessary for the increased rates as follows: GAR.......................................................... *2.00 STATION WAGONS ................................*4.00 PICKUP ............................................. *5.00 PICKUP with 2-24" sides over that... *10.00 VANS .........................................................*8.00 2-WHEELED TRAILER, up to 24" sides .. *6.00 ANYTHING LARGER .............. *1.50 per yard APPLIANCES ............................................ *2.00 TIRES............................ ,.............. *1.50-*2.00 SOFA, MATTRESS, BED SPRING.......... *3.00 Stafford, Leo McNamara, Bob Messinger, James Stokes, Larry Fredricks, Bill Buchanan, Don LeVault, and Blair Laackman, requests reservations and co­ sponsorships be made through the Council Scout Service Center, 1935 Monroe, Grand Rapids (616) 363-3828. In Remembrance • NOTICE • that would change their world-forever! This is a film about real people, fiercly Jewish, who felt as we feel - the doubts, loves, fears, and lonliness that are the common bonds of all humanity. “In Remembrance” is a stunning recreation of the men and events which surrounded the Last Supper a film for all time and all people. The film will be shown at 11 a.m. July 27 at the Nash­ ville Assembly of God. Engagements - *20.00 per card — *2.00 per punch Ebright-Deagan united Susan M. Ebright and James A. Deagan of Vermont­ ville, were married on June 7th at St. John's Episcopal Church in Charlotte. They were attended by Scot Deagan and Robin Mossbarger. The couple will live in Vermontville. fold cards may be redeemedfor new ones I) Ward-Pontius YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE OR THE TOWNSHIP OF VERMONT­ VILLE to use the Transfer Station. An identifica­ Mr. and Mrs. George Ward, Jr., of Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville, are pleased to announce the wedding plans of their daughter, Mardell Marie to Brian Raymond Pontius of Nashville. Mardell is a 1977 graduate of Maple Valley and is now enrolled at Lansing Community College. Brian is a 1975 graduate and a U.S. Navy Veteran. He is currently enrolled at Lan­ sing Community College. The wedding will take place on August 30, .1980. tion card must be obtained from the Village Clerk or the Township Clerk, during normal working hours, to be eligible to purchase your transfer station card at the gate. Brand-Furlong - VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE 176 S. Main St., Vermontville - Phone 726-1429 - TOWNSHIP CLERK’S OFFICE Gresham Hwy., Vermontville*- Phone 726-0129 LANDFILL COMMITTEE VERMONTVILIl VILLAGE COUNCIL •CLIP THfSANDSAVE IT! Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing... Fowlers to celebrate 25th The Furniture Stripping Business (Previously behind Walt & Betty's Strip Shop) 538 Sherman The children of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Fowler invite all friends, neighbors and relatives to an open house in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their parents marriage Saturday, August 2. It will be held at the Lake Odessa Community Center; M-50, Lake Odessa, MI, from 7 to midnight. No gifts please. NASHVILLE ★ ★ ★ ★ Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brand of Vermontville are proud (o announce the engagement of their daughter, Debora Beth Brand, to Ross La Fleur Furlong of Norfolk, Va. Ross is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Cox of Huston, Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Furlong of Ver­ montville. Debora is a graduate of Maple Valley School and is employed at McDonald’s in Hastings. Ross is a graduate of Maple Valley School and is currently aboard the USS Saginaw stationed at ^Norfolk, Va? An April 18, 1981 wedding is planned. Stripping Refinishing Repair Regluing Hours: 10-5 Mon., Tues-., Thurs., Fri., 10-1 Saturday Closed On Wednesday Action Ads Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 j SPECIAL: SUMMER Stockade fence, 8’ x 6’, close­ out $18.96. Hometown Lumber, Nashville. CARD OF THANKS With the celebrating of our Vermontville Hometown Day now over, a few words of appreciation are in order. While Dean and Joan Hansen, co-chairmen, gave to it their untiring effort and direction, its success was due also to the tremendous cooperation received from the whole community. We wish • to thank especially the Chamber of Commerce, Fire Depart­ ment, Lions Club, Village Council and the merchants for their financial support and donations. We also appreciate the help that many friends" in the com­ munity gave to keep the day’s activities moving along smoothly. From Edgar Fleetham’s morning challenge for us to remember to live up to our rich heritage through to Linda Aldrich’s delightful retelling of stories per­ taining to our own early settlers, the day was one long to be remembered. Again, our thanks to everyone. Vermontville Historical Society Drama Club organizing A new special-interest 4-H Club is organizing in Eaton County and interested persons are being sought. The new club is a Drama Club and is open to anyone 12 years old or older. You do not need to be a present 4-H member and no experience is necessary. The group plans to include skits, plays, music and dance in their performances throughout the community. If you are even slightly interested in becoming a part of the group, plan to attend the organizational meeting. It will be held Tuesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. If you have any questions, contact Connie Green at the Extension Office, 543-2310; or Paul Shipman, 543-6282. Black Poly-Film Sale (6 mil) 24ft. x too ft...... 32ft. x 100ft...... 40ft. x 100ft...... *53.35 *71.25 *99.50 Silo Caps (4 mil) *7.25 20 ft. X 20ft .*10.95 24 ft. x 24 ft........ *15.50 16 ft. x 16 ft Farmer’s Feed Service 1006 E. Railroad HASTINGS PH. 945-9926 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday. July 23, 1980 — Page 13 Plan now to attend 4-H camp Ifyou would enjoy meeting people from all over Eaton County, have fun, swim, canoe, take nature hikes and learn new crafts, Eaton County 4-H Youth camp is a place to go! The camp is co­ sponsored by the Eaton County 4-H Youth Programs and Parks and Recreation. It is for young people, aged 9-13 (you don’t have to be in 4-H). August 18-21 are the dates and the camp will be held at the Barry County Com­ munity camp. The Barry County camp covers 40 acres of land nestled in a stand of pine trees near a lake, with a large open area for outdoor activities. It also offers a - Camp applications must Public Library, 220 S. Main; lodge complete with rest be returned to the rooms, large fireplace, Cooperative Extension office Benton Township Library, kitchen and dining room. A by August 1. They can be 214 W. Main, Potterville; Township swimming pool, with a picked up at the Extension Vermontville Library, 120 E. First St.; lifeguard, and sleeping Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte Public Library, 200 cabins are also available. Charlotte, Parks and N. Cochran; Bellevue Public The camp will offer both Recreation Office, FitLibrary, 212 N. Main; and learning opportunities and .zgerald Park, Grand Ledge; Windsor Township Library, lots of FUN for campers. or at any of the following Transportation is up to the locations: Grand Ledge 405 Jefferson, Dimondale. If you have any questions camper, but the sponsorers Public Library, 131 E. contact Connie Green at the will try to help if necessary, Jefferson; Eaton Rapids Extension Office, 543-2310. to be sure everyone can get there. The camp session will include teen and adult counselors and trained supervisory stafffrom Eaton 9:00-11:00 A.M. County’s 4-H and Parks & Recreation programs. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Mon., July 28 - Fri., Aug. 1 Maple Valley Board approves regular meeting dates Husband and wife each have 5 generations Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brand of Vermontville have something unusual to talk about. They both are a part of five generation families. They also became grandparents for the first time when Gina Brand was born last September, and the following day they became grandparents again when Rebecka Bush was born. In the first picture is Dixie Brand in the upper right hand corner. Seated in front of Mrs. Brand is her mother Bessie Kalis of Mt. Pleasant, Ml. Her grandmother Mrs. Dorothy Jones of Winn, Mi. is holding her great great granddaughter Rebecka Lee Bush of Battle Creek. Standing next to Mrs. Brand is her daughter Tammy Bush of Battle Creek. In the upper right Hand corner is Mrs. Charles Brand of Vermontville. Seated in front of him is his mother Mrs. L.ucille Brand of Muskegon, Mi. His grandmother Mrs. Edna Dawe of Fremont is holding her great great granddaughter Gina Brand of Lansing. Standing next to Mr. Brand is his son Jeff Brand of Lansing. At the organizational meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, July 14, members approved the following resolution regarding regular board meeting dates for the 1980-81 school year. Regular meetings of the board of education will be held in the school ad­ ministrationbuilding located near the Jr. - Sr. high school starting at 7:00 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. The following is a schedule of the regular meeting dates: In 1980, they are July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10 and December 8. In 1981, meeting dates are January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, and June 8. 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CURLING $A99 IRONS 4 Area softball standings Concrete Products For all children K - 9th grades — LIMITED QUANTITIES — Maple Valley Men’s Softball game results Friday, July 11: Bad News 6, Mead-O-Acres 4; Trumbles 11, Carl’s 5; South End 10, Nashville Hardware 2; McDonalds Bar 14, Howard Const. 5; Citizens 14, Car­ penter’s Den 10. Monday, July 14: Bad News 14, Trumbles 11; Mead-O-Acres 13, Citizens 7; McDonalds Bar 10, South End 9; Nashville Hardware 15, Howard Const. 1; Carl’s 15, Carpenter’s Den 0. Maple Valley Women’s Softball Association results of games played July 15 and 17: Family 13, McDonald’s 9; Furlong’s Variety 14, Ewing’s 6; South End 6, Johnnie’s Pit Stop 4; Leach’s Logging 11, Trumble’s 2. Dan’s Fillies and Baptist teams played to a 2-2 tie after 10 innings and had to be called because of darkness. The game will be played off at a later date. Steak House By- About letters “from our readers” SUMMER SPECIAL: 2x4x8 Econs, 99 cents each. Hometown Lumber, Nash­ ville. INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL for... Millie and Maureen WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) Save $200 off CUTS Save $500 off PERMS Applies only to NEW customers — Letters from our readers are most welcome and should be sent to the Maple Valley News, P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan 49073 or to the newspaper in care of JAd Graphics Inc., 1592 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. A letter to the editor must be signed with the writer’s full name and address in order to be considered for publication in the Maple Valley News. Names and addresses will be published when letters are used. Letters also are subject to editing. ACTION-ADS SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) SUMMER SPECIAL: Cement, $4.25 - 94 lb. bag. Hometown Lumber, Nash­ ville. PHONE 945-9554 for REMINDER Action-Ads! BRUSH IRONS — LIMITED QUANTITIES — Check Our Other Specials! FRIDAY ONLY— Relax and get an ... EYEBROW ARCH *300| Reg. *4.00 Using HOT WAX CALL OR STOP IN FOR APPOINTMENT! ENDS JU TANNING BOOTHS REDKEN OPEN: Mon __ thru Fri. , Almost Here HAIRCAREFORMAAUD ESPECIALLY FOR MFNS HAIR 'C/ • STYLING • COLORING • PERMANENTS • HIGHLIGHTING • FROSTING • FACIALS 112 E. Court St, Hastings PIwm (618) 94*4767 -Razor's EdgeHAIRDESIGNERS i 3i �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, July-23, 1980 — Page 14 LET US HELP MAKE YOUR FARM SAFER National Farm Safety Week July 25-31 Combine - harvesters log safety equipment after far fewer operating hours repairing the machine. It than tractors each year, but does not pay to rush or leave they account for twice the a job half done. number of reportable in­ Operator limitations are juries per hours of operation. also an important aspect of Accident victim interviews harvest safety. Physical and indicate the most common mental conditions will affect causes of harvest time ac­ the safety level of a harvest cidents are the operator’s operation. If the operator is willingness to accept risk, preoccupied with other hurrying to meet deadlines things, such as weather, a and operation preoc­ domestic dispute or ailing cupation, says Allen Krizek, livestock, accidents are Eaton County Extension more likely to occur. Ac­ cidents are also more likely Director. Farm safety activities, to occur when physical including reducing machine limitations are exceeded. A should avoid operator negligence, is the person purpose of National Farm operating grain harvesting equipment when exhausted, Safety Week, July 25-31. The first step to improve ill or on medication. grain harvest safety stan­ Frequent short rest breaks dards is to reduce the risk will help keep the operator involved in operating the refreshed and alert. combine. Nearly 20 percent Alternate operators should of the combine accidents be used when the primary involve a stopped machine driver is ill or taking with the engine running. The medication. Other areas of grain operator should not clean, repair or adjust a running harvest safety include combine, unless a specific equipment transport over procedure is outlined by the public roads, combine fires, manufacturer in the portable grain augers and operator’s manual. Shut the personal protective equip­ engine off and wait for all ment. moving parts to stop before Special care must be taken working on the machine. to insure safety when After the repair is com­ transporting harvest pleted, all safety guards and equipment over public devices must be replaced. roads. The operator must Many injuries may have make sure that all lights, been avoided if the operator reflectors and mirrors are in had taken time to replace the good working order and use DEERE Powerful 19.9-hp engine... power steering... hydrostatic drive The 400 is the most powerful lawn and garden tractor ever built by John Deere. 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Ask about our finance plan See us today for a 400 Tractor G&W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phene 616-374-8835 them on any public road. A slow-moving vehicle em­ blem must be displayed on the rear of the machine. Headers that exceed the allowable transport width must be removed and transported by truck. Self­ propelled combines are steered by the back wheels, so the machine is prone to fishtail at transport speeds. Precise operator control is required to avoid collisions when coming onto roads with oncoming traffic. , A safety hazard resulting in a large amount of equipment loss is a combine fire. To help prevent equipment fires, the operator should make sure the area around the engine is clear of chaff and excess grease. The combine should be equipped with at least two fire extinguishers; one mounted in or near the cab and the other mounted where it can be reached from the ground. At least one of these should be a two and one half pound ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher. j A necessary supplement to the combine during the grain harvest is an auger elevator. The major hazard with this type of machine is being caught in the moving parts. It is mandatory that all guards and shields be in place when the machine is in use. When transporting an auger, beware of overhead powerlines. Many workers, family members included, are injured or killed when the auger touches an elec­ trical line. Another hazard involving augers is when they tip or collapse. If the worker sees the auger is about to tip, he should get out of the way, not try to stop it. Try to place the auger on level ground and not raise it too high when it is used. ' To further insure against injuries, harvest workers should wear personal protective equipment. Most farm injuries involve the hands,. feet and eyes. Equipment such as gloves, metal-toed boots and safety glasses can prevent injuries. Bump caps, and boots with slip-resistant soles, are also important ot injury prevention. If the combine is without a cab, the operator is not isolated from dust and noise, and most older open­ air combines put out enough noise to injure an operator’s . hearing during long har­ vesting hours. Therefore, a filter respirator to eliminate dust and ear protection — ear muffs or acoustical plugs — are required for maximum protection. Action-Ads MOTOR HOMES AND CAMPERS FOR RENT: By day or week, deposit will hold. CalfVacation Rentals, 945-9101, Hastings. (9-24) Attention all M.V. Baseball fans! Maple Valley Baseball fans will be interested to learn that an alumni baseball double-header will be played in Vermontville on Saturday, July 26. In the 4:00 first game, the odd year players from 1965­ 73 will play the even years from 1964-74. Following the first game, the even years from 1976-80 will play the odd years 1975-79. Some of the old stars we hope to see and their records that still stand are : Art Stewart (the highest career batting average and most hits in one season); Dan Dipert and Ken Hawblitz (highest batting average in one season); Pete Benton (most hits in one season and most times at bat in one season); Doug Sutfin and Brian Antes (most doubles in one season); Gary Shipman (most doubles in one season and most runs scored in one season); Steve Stine (most triples in one season)'^ Ripk Winegar (most homeruns in one season); Rod Trowbridge (most runs batted-in); Dave Halsey (most stolen bases in one season); and Howard Downing (most bases on balls in one season). In the pitching department some outstanding former players are John Newman, (11-1 record,, 0.42 ERA), seven shut outs and 143 strike outs in one season); Steve Stine (8-1 record); Mike Furlong (9-1 record, 20 carrer victorys, 95 and onethird innings pitched" in one season); Randy Hummel (0.42 ERA, and a no-hit game); Ray Garvey (no hitter); and Mike Meade (no hitter). Along with these record holders we hope to have a good turnout of ex­ citing past stars. If you are a past varsity player and wish to play in these fun games give your captian a call sometime this week. The captains are odd-1965­ 73 Larry Lenz, 852-9553; even 1964-74 Greg Hoefler, 726­ 0683; odd 1975-79 Celester Fox, 726-0347; even 1976-80 Merle Martin, 566-8526. HOMEMAKERS! Supplement your family income with a job that's FUN! Be your own boss. Work your own hours demonstrating MERRI­ MAC Toys and Gifts on party plan. High­ est commission. No investment, deliver­ ing or collecting. 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JULY 28. 1050 * M■ "OPQ < � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-07-30.pdf 0969f5bd9d9af3230f0462192a2d7135 PDF Text Text PERMIT NO 49058 9058OSS'^ Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 108, No. 9 — Wednesday, July 30. 1980 Sunshine Party has been honoring Vermontville's senior ladies since 1938 By Elaine Gilbert The Sunshine party has become an institution in the community of Vermontville and approximately 60 women were present to enjoy this year’s edition Friday. Elsie Offley of Vermontville was the oldest in often dance at this year's Sunshine Party. Oldest lady in attendance for Sunshine Party As its name suggests, the Sunshine Party radiates warmth, cheer, and hap­ piness. That’s because the primary purpose of the annual July event is to honor all of the community’s women who are 75 years and older. All of the women in the village are invited as guests. Newcomers also are welcomed because it is a golden opportunity for them to become acquainted with their neighbors. The Sunshine Party has been going strong since 1938, with the women of the United Methodist and Congregational churches in Vermontville sharing in the sponsorship of theevent. The two groups take turns hosting the event on alter­ nate years. This year, the 42nd an­ niversary of the gathering was held at the United Methodist Church, and Elsie Offley, 90 years young, had the honor of being the oldest in attendance. In keeping with tradition, bouquets of flowers were given to the oldest women present. Besides Mrs. Offley, floral tokens of thought­ fulness were given to Lila Stevens, who is 88, Winifred Wells, 87; Ruth Aldrich, 86; Ethol Figg, 86; Esther Satterlee, 86; Iva Granger Amspacher, 85%; Leone Cotton, 85; Laurel Mathews, 85; Coral Clemens, 84; Helen Refreshment time is o traditional highlight at the party. Here, Maple Valley News correspondent Ava Kroger (third from right) joins some of her friends at the festivities. Hamme, and Bethel Boyles, 81 The gathering was treated to an entertaining program which included jazz dance performances by two area teens; special readings by the Molly Turner, the Methodist, minister; and a showing of a doll collection by Madelyn Forest, a local resident. Madelyn brought her favorite dolls to the Sunshine Party and told the audience that “dolls are as old as civilization itself.’’ Madelyn brought a variety of dolls to share including her oldest, a turn-of-thecentury bisque head doll with a leather body. Other highlights were a doll dressed in a wedding gown patterned after the one worn by Princess Grace Kelly, a Korean doll dressed in native attire, a doll that could power its own bicycle, and a basket full of miniature A dozen delightful ladies received floral bouquets in honor of being the oldest in attendance at the Sunshine Party. They were (front, from left) Helen Hamme, 83; Ruth Aldrich, 86: Winifred Wells: 87: Elsie Offley, 90, who is being presented flowers by Martha Zemke (moderator); Ethol Figg, 86: (back row) Lila Stevens, 88; Coral Clemens, 84; Esther Satterlee, 86; Iva Granger Amspacher, 85%, Leone Cotton, 85; Laurel Mathews, 85; and Bethel Boyles, 81. Continued on page 7 A jazz performance by two area teens was part of the entertaining program. Most adult women seem to retain a fondness for dolls because of the happy childhood memories they evoke. Ethol Figg (left) and Leone Cotton surely did as they enjoyed viewing a basket of tiny dolls that were part of a collection on display at the Sunshine Party. �The Mopie Volley Mews, Nothville. Wodnesdoy. July 30. 1900 — Poge 2 Nashville News The appeal for help in locating information on the family of the late John Wellman of Nashville brought several local responses last week, plus a call from his granddaughter, Erma VanDeventer Williamson of Charlotte. She was able to supply the name of John's father, which had been sought by Mrs. John Engel of Dimondale for a Wellman family tree she is preparing. (John Wellman and Mrs Engel's grand­ mother were first cousins ) When Mrs. Williamson phoned, she informed us that John’s father was Randsler Wellman. We put her in touch with Mrs. Engel so the two can compare family notes. Erma VanDeventer was born in Nashville, we learned in our conversation, and grew up in this area, also living in Lansing and Ver­ montville at various times during her childhood. She vividly recalls the Wellman’s second-hand store and home on Main’ Street, and how delightful that location seemed to her as a child, since it was close to so much activity. She remembers the many parades she watched march down Main StreeClipfa 'achoice seat on” her ‘jjraiidf parents’ front porch. The Wellman place, now gone, was situated near the Main and Washington streets intersection, just north of the present-day Nashville Coin Laundry. One enduring memory'Erma has of her grandparents’ house was when the entire family rushed into the cellar during a severe windstorm which she thinks may have been about the same time as the 1920 cyclone that devastated Maple Grove Township. She remembers that storm: how the adults went out to the Wilcox Cemetery neigh­ borhood the following day to view the destruction but would not allow her to go along. They felt she was too young to see the site where three had died and a fourth would soon succumb. Looking back, she agrees, Erma said. Art Bateman of Nashville was one ofthe winners of a 3­ way tie for first place in a Senior Citizens Golf Tour­ nament staged Saturday, July 19, at the Hastings Country Club. Art entered the contest in the “70-plus” age group. He scored 68handicap on the 18-hole course to share top honors for' his division. Congratulations! Mrs. Bill (Virginia Furlong) Cox of Houston, Texas; who is temporarily residing near Vermontville, hosted a carry-in lunch .Friday, July 18, for mem­ tiers of a local birthday club ’group. The ladies who comprise the club are for­ mer co-workers in the local school cafeteria. Present for the occasion were, from Vermontville, Lois Gardner and Barbara Gagne, and from Nashville, Barbara Mix and Gloria Johncock, Give EDWARD SAMPSON your for Vermontville Township TRUSTEE In the August 5 Primary • Energetic • Youthful • Dedicated • Concerned .. .WILLING TO WORK HARD I Paid for by the Committee to Elect Edward Sampson, 581 S. Main- Vermontville, Ml. 49096 who’ brought along Marie Fisher of Nashville as a guest. Good food, fun and fellowship were enjoyed. Maurice and Ardis Pur chis of Nashville are pleased to announce the arrival of a new grandson, born July 12 to Max and Martha Purchis of Hanover, Illinois. The young lad weighed in at 7 lbs., 2 ozs. and has been named Eric Ryan. He is welcomed home by his brother, Bryan, who- is almost three. Maternal grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. Robert Moore of Sioux City, Iowa. Victor Brumm of Nashville is a great­ grandfather on the paternal side. Coincidentally, Eric made his debut on the same birthdate as that ofhis great­ great-grandfather, the late Fred Brumm of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Purchis were in Hanover, Illinois, for the arrival of their new grandson and returned home after a week­ long visit. Daily tem­ peratures during their stay ranged in the 100-degree range. A scheduled July 21 picnic at Charlton Park had to be cancelled due to inclement weather, but senior citizens from three Barry County Nutrition Sites gathered for a potluck dinner anyway. Attending the indoor event were 22 Nashville residents. The meal was served Monday noon at Hastings Nutrition Site with the Woodland senior citizens also joining in. En­ tertainment for the occasion \was furnished by EBI youngsters rendering several lovely vocal selec­ tions. Accordian music by the Miller family was also enjoyed by the seniors. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rogers of Caledonia were Tuesday afternoon callers on Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville. Jack and Virginia Green, former local residents now of Melbourne, Florida, are expected in Nashville by August 1 to take up residence here. They have purchased the Queen Street home of Mrs. Bea Penfold, who plans to reside temporarily with a daughter here. Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville was a recent 4-day weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hobley at their Jordan Lake home in Lake Odessa. Rev. Floyd Nagel of Grand Ledge will be the guest By Susan Hinckley speaker at Sunday morning service, August 3, at the Nashville Baptist Church. A recent auto trip to visit Ker daughter and family at Burnips, Michigan, proved to be a rather harrowing experience for Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville. She and Mrs. Gladys Histead of Nashville were guests of Elizabeth and Alfred Brenner and children for a family cookout at the Brenner’s residence Sunday, July 20. After a lovely day, the Nashville ladies headed home, with Elsie driving. Near Middleville, they en­ countered rain and wind from the damaging thunderstorm that hit Barry and Allegan counties last Sunday evening. The downpour was heavy but luckily they missed the worst of the wind which' hit the Hastings area just before their arrival there. Confused by the storm, Mrs. Ramsey missed a turn near Middleville and proceeded several miles in the wrong direction. When the ladies finally reached Hastings, they stopped for coffee to settle their nerves.. It was then that they heard many sirens and saw several police cars being dispatched, but were not fully aware of what had happened. Con­ tinuing en route home, they were forced to detour on Hanover St. (M-37) because of a large tree which had crashed and blocked the highway. The ladies finally reached Mrs. Ramsey’s home, and Mrs. Histead stayed overnight. The next day, Mrs. Arlie Stambaugh of Nashville accompanied Mrs. Ramsey on a drive back to the Hastings and Middleville area to view the damage. Mrs. Ramsey said that, until she saw it in daylight, she did not realize how extensive was the destruction from the storm through which she had driven. Laurie Tobias, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tobias of Nashville, is attending the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp at Twin Lakes for two weeks. A violinist, Laurie will also be studying harp at the camp. Attending a School of Missions at Albion College last week were Mrs. Amy Putham, Mrs. Edna Smith, and Peggy Mater, all of Nashville. The session was sponsored by the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church. Jim and Lori Sheldon of Ludington were recent 3-day weekend guests of his parents, Nate and La Duska Sheldon of rural Nashville. On Sunday, the Nate Sheldons hosted a family dinner in honor of the birthday of daughter Paula Kimble of Morrison Lake. Present in addition to Paula’s husband, Gary, and her daughter, Julie Michele Murphy, and the Jim Sheldons were Natalie and Howard Casterline and sons of Assyria, and Mark and Julie Sheldon Edger of Hastings. Elaine Donald and Leonard of Nashville and Nate and La Duska Sheldon enjoyed a noon dinner last Thursday at the Cornwell Turkey Farm near Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tobias of Nashville entertained a Sunday School class from the Hastings Baptist Church at the Gull Lake Bible Conference last weekend. Barth and Sally Middleton Evangelism of Child Fellowship will be at the Nashville Baptist Church on Monday, August 4, to conduct an all-day seminar for Sunday School teachers and church workers in this area. All are invited to attend the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. session. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville were in Bristol, Indiana, for the recent Bristol-thon there. Some 960 runners participated in the 26-mile race and other shorter family runs. Mrs. Shull’s son, PHYLLIS WELLS FOR CLERK of... Vermontville Twp. ★ ★ ★ ★ Vermontville Township resident 25'/i years 1954 Graduate Litchfield High School Full-time homemaker, mother of 4, married Administrative leader Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club ★ Member of Vermontville Bible Church ★ Active in P.T.O. VOTE AUG. 5 for... Paid for by Committee to Elect Phyllis Wells for Vermontville Township Clerk PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UMITED METHODIST CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 203 N. State, Nashville ■ North State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School ..11 a.m.. (Vi mile East of M-66, 5 miles Holy Day Masses south of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p. m. Youth Fellowship Sunday ............. 6 p.m Sunday School .. 10 a-.m. the evening before Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m. Mor"in9 Service . 11 a. m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI rev. Leonard putnam Even'ng Service .. 7 p.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH PASTOR MARVIN POTTER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville 110 South Main, Vermontville 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School ...10a.m. Sunday School., 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ...11 a.m. AM Service ........ 11 a.m; Evening Worship .. 7 p.m PM Service.......... 7 p.m. .Wed. Service........ 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Prayer Meeting... 7 p.m. Assistant...Don Roscoe Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School ...10am Church School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship 11a.m. Morning Worship. 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship. 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Fellowship Time After Wednesday Evening_ Wednesday Wednesday Evening Evening Worship. Worship................ 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. REV. DAVE FLEMING Rev. Richard Wadsworth PHYLLIS WELLS Vermontville Township CLERK AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES Sun. A.M. Worship.. 9:15 Sunday School... 10 a.m. Sunday School......10:15 Morning Worship ,11 a.m. Kendall Guy, who lives at Bristol, entered the event. Also competing was his son, Tony Guy, who was home on a 2-weeks furlough from his station with the U.S. Army in Germany. Tony’s wife and baby, who live in Pittsburg with her parents while he is overseas, were also present for the Bristol-thon activities. An interesting sidenote: the parents of Mrs. Kendall Guy had flown up from their home in Arizona to attend the event but because of the recent storms their plane was unable to land at either Detroit or Chicago and the flight ended up going as far as New York and back. The visitors reported seeing Niagra Falls four times from the air as the plane skirted from point to point in search of a clear landing. Evidence of the recent severe windstorms that hit southern Michigan were also witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shull as they drove from Nashville to Bristol, Indiana. They spotted several locations where the wind had touched down and done serious damage. Mrs. Blair Hawblitz, Mrs. Austin Schantz, and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz, all of Nashville, were in Battle Creek Sunday afternoon to attend a bridal shower for Linda Briggs of that city. The event was hosted by Mrs. Nyla Kavalhuna. An August wedding is set for the honored guest, Miss Briggs, PASTOR RANDY REED- TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School..... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45a.m.. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Studv & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UHITED METHODIST CHURCH ■ •• '!< South Main »■•- Adult Sunday School ...... 10 Church Service.. j. 1 m. •' m REV. MOLLY TURNER �who will marry Doug Bishop of Battle Creek. He is a grandson of the Vern Hawblitzes. Little Shelly Kohfeldt, 4, of Nashville, is ecstatic about the arrival of her first and only cousin last week. The 5 lb., 15 oz. boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Kim Parkinson of Sandstone, Virginia, has been named Travis Neil. His proud cousin Shelly is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kohfeldt of Nash­ ville. (Mrs. Kohfeldt and Mrs. Parkinson are sisters.) Mrs. Vern (Fern) Staup of Nashville is home again after several days hospitalization at Blodgett in Grand Rapids, where she underwent a series of various tests. The latest confinement followed on the heels of a recent month-long stay at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. We wish Fern a speedy return to good health. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz of this village ac­ companied Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schantz of rural Nashville to Battle Creek on Friday evening to call on Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith, who live south of that city. The Smiths then took their visitors on a tour of the area that was ravaged by the recent, thunder and wind­ storms which toppled countless trees, damaged many homes and buildings, and caused general havoc and phone and power in­ terruptions in the greater Battle Creek vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Wenger of near Caledonia were PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drdinage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-4691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV.’.ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated I cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public invitprl tn attend EWING WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING & REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial x PH. (3T7] 726-0088 Vermontville. Michigan SMALLEY’S Small Engine Repair 220 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 517-726-06$2 or 616-763-9697 • Chain saws • tagers • Snow­ mobiles ■* Golf carts • Lawn­ mowers • Tillers • Snowblowers STOP OUT TODAY! HOURS: Mon. thruFri.8to5 Sat. 8 to 3 DAN'S WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREE WATER TEST! I Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Dan 11 Saturday evening callers on Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz ofNashville. He is a cousin to Mrs. Hawblitz. Registration gets underway this week for the new Nashville Christian Academy, a school being instituted this fall by a coalition of three local churches: the Nashville Church of the Nazarene; the Nashville Baptist, and the Nashville Assembly of God. Present plans call for classes to be conducted in the educational wing of the local Nazarene Church on Fuller Street. Former Nazarene pastor, Rev. James Sher­ man, will be serving as -principal. Additional details may be obtained by con­ tacting any of the following pastors: Rev. Richard Wadsworth, Church of the Nazarene; Rev. Lester DeGroot, Nashville Baptist; or Rev. Robert Taylor, Assembly of God. , Ladies of the three churches that are instituting the new Christian Academy will be raising funds for the school when they meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31, for a Tupperware Party in the Fellowship Room of the local Nazarene Church. Proceeds will go to the academy. The public is invited to attend the event. Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville is in Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids at this writing, having un­ dergone hand surgery on Wednesday. This is the sixth operation Gloria has had on her hands in the past few years to correct a rare ar­ thritic condition. At this report, it was not known how long she would have to remain confined. Please remember to cheer her with a card or letter. The address at Blodgett is 1840 Wealthy S.E., 49056. A breakfast at the United Methodist Church is set for 7:30 a.m. Sunday, August 3, in the Community House. The event precedes regular Sunday morning worship service. Lois Elliston, Nashville’s village treasurer and deputy clerk, is confined to Pennock Hospital at this writing. She was admitted last Wed­ nesday and was receiving blood transfusions at the time of this report. It was expected that she might be released before the weekend. We wish her a very speedy recovery of good health. Youngsters from Nash­ ville’s Maple Valley Co-op Nursery appeared on WKZOTV Channel 3 Clubhouse last Wednesday morning. These were the same children whose scheduled May 13 appearance on the show was cancelled by the tornado that ravaged downt ow n Kalamazoo that day. In fact, the childreiF and their chaperones were in the city when the vicious storm struck, but found a secure haven in a basement lounge at the television studio until they were given an all-clear to head for home. Last week’s show was filmed under considerably less dramatic circumstances. Myrna Burd of Nashville lost two and three-quarter pounds in one week, and was named top weekly weight loss winner when “God’s No­ Munch Bunch” met for their weigh-in Monday evening at the Nashville Baptist Church. Nashville News is somewhat abbreviated this week due to time involved in preparing the “Meet the Candidate" forum in this week’s issue. The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 30, 1980 — Page 3 Letters home The front page headline in the Washington Post said, “Glorious Fourth: The Best Party in America is Here.” Obviously the person who wrote that has never been to Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District for our Independence Day celebrations. For five holidays in a row we have travelled throughout the District going from early morning pancake breakfasts (light and tender hotcakes in Schoolcraft; hearty, delectable buck­ wheats in Olivet) to the e9ertraditional fireworks shows. We go to ox roasts, "canoe races, chicken barbecues, and raffle drawings. We eat homemade pie and ice cream. We watch home grown baseball teams slug it out. I’ve thought at times that we must be a little crazy to actually enjoy the super­ packed days. It is an exhausting weekend for us, not a quiet one with friends and family, but we take particular delight now in being part of each com­ munity’s festivities. We’ve learned to take orange juice thermoses,’ umbrellas, and changes of shoes with us. We have county road and city street maps, and trium­ phantly we -know where the restrooms are in all ten counties. The Fourth of July com­ memorates America’s political heritage, the early efforts of people working together to create, with their own ideas, their skills, and their sacrifices a democratic form of government unknown before in the history of the Western world. The Fourth as we celebrate it in our part of Michigan is a wonderful extension of that idea of people working together in cooperation and goodwill to create a memorable day: — From Nina Wolpe Wife of Congressman Howard Wolpe In Olivet a community parade band came together this year for the first time, former musicians dusting off old instruments, brushing up old skills, and slipping into Levis and “City of Olivet” tshirts. The band was terrific, spiritly in sound and step. Next year it will be bigger and better as others gain courage and join in. In Marshall, where the downtown fountain wears a yellow ribbon in remem­ brance of the Iranian hostages, folks congratulated themselves on a successful community­ wide potluck, and were proud of the unusual statue dedicated that morning to the local founders of Michigan’s public school system in 1834. Last year parents in Augusta designed and built a long water slide for the children on one of the community’s grassy slopes. This year it was even longer. And in Eaton Rapids we’ve cheered on homemade rafts in the river race. We’ve gone from that river island event to the church barbecue, where cooks greet customers with floury hand squeezes and learn newsy tidbits about new babies, Little League scores, and summer vacation plans from family and long-time neighbors and acquaintances. After years of sharing the past and present, these people feel comfortable with each other. There is something especially wonderful about the District’s parades^ routed appropriately along Main Streets, Maple Streets, and ’Cas§’-Streets. I par­ ticularly love the empty Mama, Papa, and Baby folding chairs always lined up along the Schoolcraft parade route by 8:00 in the morning. It’s as if the chairs run out to the curb on their own accord to get the early, choice spots in sunlight or shade. It’s a yearly scene of anticipation for the mid-day gala happening which draws close to 10,000 enthusiasts. Being a Congressman’s wife has given me a new perspective on parades from the inside looking out. One woman called to me as I walked along in Grand Ledge this year, “How are you doing?” “I don’t know yet,” I chattered back, “I’ll tell you at the end of the parade. I’m wearing new shoes.” And in another town we' spotted good friends along the sidewalk. We in­ vited them to walk part of the way with us so that we could visit with them for a minute. So in Washington residents and tourists are given spectator-oriented entertainment, orchestrated from behind the scenes by someone hired to pull 188 switches which ignite 1,100 tons of firework explosives. But across our Michigan District, people participate in creating the everchanging drama and ex­ citement each year, which we and our children will cherish as special memories. Particularly ’ meaningful for me this year was a joyful, free and easy country swing dance in Schoolcraft which we attended. Everyone was having a happy time. 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Pictured at a 1906 family reunion at the Appelman home are children, grandchildren, brothers, cousins and other relatives of Caroline and George (with dark suit and beard, seated second chair right of his wife), who settled here in 1865. ... , (Photos loaned courtesy Ethel Miller Allen) By Susan Hinckley Pioneer Caroline Allelman A life story of ‘caring for others’ Caroline Harrington Appelman was a pioneer in the truest sense of the word. She arrived in Castleton Township in 1865 at age 23, four years before the village of Nashville was in­ corporated, and settled with her husband, George Appelman, on a farm north of town on Section 13. There she raised six children (a seventh died in infancy), endured the adversity of those early days to care for her family, yet found time to cheerfully serve others. “She has experienced all the hardships of pioneer life, settling here when nearly all the surrounding country was covered with heavy timber and neighboring towns were unheard of or in their in­ fancy,” noted the Nashville News at Caroline’s death in 1930. “During these years, she often walked many miles to assist at the bedside of some sick or afflicted neigh­ bor or friend, and though she had many cares and hard­ ships of her own, she often has taken less fortunate people into her home and lovingly and tenderly cared for them.” The gift of caring remained with Caroline throughout a long lifetime of giving. “At age 60 she took a little motherless babe (into her home) and for nearly a year cared for it as only a mother could do,” added the News, account of her passing. Caroline had learned early in her life the true meaning of caring. When she was only 13 her mother died leaving her with the care of two brothers. Faithfully she performed the duties of keeping house and lovingly caring for the children and her father at the Harrington family home in Ogden Township of Lenawee County, Michigan. When Caroline married George Appelman, also of Ogden Township, in 1861, the young couple resided in Lenawee County for about two years before settling briefly in Ontario, Canada, prior to their arrival in Castleton Township. “Grandfather was a carpenter by trade,” remembers Ethel Miller Allen, a former local resident now of Hastings and granddaughter of George and Caroline Appelman. “He built the house where they lived (three miles north of Nashville) and helped build the Hosmer School.” Mrs. Allen is the daughter of the late John Miller and Edith Appelman Miller and was named after her mother’s twin sister, Ethel. “Grandmother was very energetic and ambitious,” remembers Mrs. Allen. “She was a fine seamstress and made all the shirts and pants for her boys and also iden­ tical dresses for the twin girls, though she was totally blind in one eye since she was 13 years old.” Caroline had sons Nelson, John, William and Clarence to sew for as well as daughters, Ethel and Edith. Sometimes she sewed by hand, but Mrs. Allen’s recollections are from the early 1900’s when she saw her grandmother sewing on a manually-operated Howe Sewing Machine. Fashioning clothing for her family was only one facet of the multifarious duties facing a pioneer homemaker like Caroline Appelman. In addition to sewing and keeping house, Caroline churned her own butter, always milked one of the cows, raised ducks and chickens, baked all her own bread and desserts, planted a large garden, and har­ vested and preserved the bounty of frutis and vegetables in season. “They had several big apple trees on their place,” recalls Mrs. Allen. “In the fall of the year, you could smell apple cider being boiled down into jelly.” The ladies in the heigh- NOTICE To qualified electors of Vermont­ ville Township, primary election will be held ... TUESDAY,AUG. 5,1980 Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Ver­ montville Opera House to elect Congressional representative, leg­ islative representative, county of­ ficers and township officers. PHYLLIS WELLS TOWNSHIP CLERK borhood also pitched in to grandchild of Caroline and peel apples for the making of George Appelman, also apple butter in a huge out­ recalls his grandmoter’s door kettle. Besides the long treks into town. (Vern is usual fruit and vegetable the son of Pearl and Ethel crops, the Appelman family Appelman Staup, his mother also raised corn for popping being the twin sister of Mrs. for “winter recreation”, as Allen’s mother.) Vern remembers hearing Mrs. Allen describes it. “There was no radio, phone as a child that his grandor car in those early days,” mother once walked from she explains. “They had Marshall to Nashville, but apples and popcorn to sit by cannot recollect the details. “Grandmother used to the fire in the wintertime.” Nature also furnished a walk into town in all kinds of special sweet bounty to be weather to attend the harvested by the Appelman meetings of the Rebekahs,” family in the spring. said Vern. “She was very “There, were some big dedicated.” maples on the north side of The News obituary of the house,” remembers Mrs. Caroline Appelman cited her Allen. “They tapped those many years as a'loyal and trees for maple syrup for active member of the local homemade pancakes and order of the Rebekahs. buttermilk biscuits.” Mrs. Allen also rememFor early homemakers bers that her parents walked like Caroline, each day of the to the neighborhood church week was traditionally all the years they were allotted to a certain routine able. George Appelman died task. in November 1910. “Monday was wash day; Though not affiliated with Tuesday you ironed,” any church, Caroline in her remembers Mrs. Allen. early life had been closely “Friday was butter churning associated with the Salvation day; and Saturday you Army and had closely baked bread, pies and cakes followed the teachings of Fashioning identical dresses for her twin daughters, for Sunday dinners.” Christ, noted her News Ethel (left) and Edith, was one of Caroline Appelman’s Marketing was no easy obituary, adding “Her life homemaking talents. Shown here at age 15, the girls undertaking in those early has been a worthy example later become Mrs. Pearl Staup (left), wife of a local days, either. For Caroline, for others.” barber, and Mrs. John Miller, wife of Nashville's longtransportation was generally Born on Christmas Day time ice man. The four Appelman boys pursued Jby foot, especially in the 1842, Caroline Harrington various careers; William worked as a mason; spring when the horses were Appelman died December 9, Clarence farmed; and John and Nelson operated kept busy' plowing farm 1930, just a couple weeks dray and transfer line until John entered the fields.' short of 88 years. Her son, mercantile business, founding Appelman’s Grocery in “Grandmother would do William, had preceded her in the village. her morning’s work and take death earlier that year, but a market basket of eggs and the rest of her family fresh churned butter on her gathered around Caroline in arm and walk three miles to the closing moments of the town,” reminisced Mrs. pioneer lady’s life. “With all Allen. her children at her bedside,” There, Caroline would sell said the News, “she quietly Supplement your family income with a the farm fresh produce and and peacefully passed on to buy such staples as sugar, the reward awaiting her.” job that's FUN! Be your own boss. Work tea, and baking soda, and your own hours demonstrating MERRIthen walk home again. MAC Toys and Gifts on party plan. High­ “Later, there was a est commission. No investment, deliver­ grocery wagon that came by ing or collecting. (the house) to buy her eggs,” SUGAR HUT CAFE recalls Mrs. Allen. “It was Call toll free to 1-800-553-9066 Warner’s Grocery Wagon or write: from Warnerville.” Vern MERRI-MAC Staup of Nasvhille, another 801 Jackson, Dubuque, IA. 52001 HOMEMAKERS! OPEN August 2nd �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 30, 1980 Wolpe’s representative addresses Vermontville Council at regular meeting The Vermontville Village Council met in regular session, Thursday, June 12, 1980 at7:30 p.m. in the public library. Present: Aldrich, Fox, Hale, Lewis, Trumble. Absent: Wineman. Minutes from the May 8th meeting were read and approved. Minutes of the “Special” meeting, June 5th were read and approved. Treasurer’s report was read and approved. Bob Ells, representing Congressman Howard Wolpe, of the 3rd Congressional district, addressed the Council on several issues budget compromises, revenue sharing, import fees, severance taxes. Bills were presented. Motion by Fox to pay bills from the proper funds, supported by Hale. All ayes. Carried. Wawiernia discussed (1 restrooms - lavatory anchor bolts loose. Contact Russ Bennett. 2) Need of hand wheelbarrow with deep box. Motion by Aldrich, supported by Hale to purchase contractor’s wheelbarrow. All ayes. Carried. 3) Need of riding lawn mower discussed. Motion by Lewis, supported by Hale to 'have Wawiernia and Dockter check prices on lawn mowers after size needed is determined. All ayes. Carried. 4) Discussion of small trailer to attach to mower. Build same later. i Aldrich commended Wawiernia on job he is doing For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESAJONES TRUMBLE AGENCY vluto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 for the Village. 5) Jones Chemical Co. delivery of chlorine at $1.00 gal. as compared to Village pick up at Carrier-Stephens for $.95. Discussion. Motion by Hale, supported by Fox to purchase chlorine from Jones Chemical Co. All ayes. Carried. 6) Discussion of safety cage for water-sewer department as required by OSHA. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis to hire Bill Hosey to make safety cage. cage. All All ayes. ayes. Carried. Carried. 7) Discussion of purchase of street corner posts for sign project . from Municipal Supply at $12.50 delivered, as compared to Paul Cellender at $16.75. Motion by Hale, supported by Fox to pur­ chase needed street corner posts from Municipal Supply at $12.50 each. All ayes. Carried. 8) Sidewalks - - business district. Clerk to check performance bond or liability insurance of (Lafayette Williams. 9) Complete spare set> of Village keys to be made iu _p.. Motion by Hale, supported by Fox to have a complete set of Village keys made. All ayes. Carried. . 10) Wawiernia discussed House sewer connection at 399 East Main St. Clerk read Hilliker trailer, permit request to be placed on House property at 399 East Main St. Discussion. Trailer inspection com­ mittee (Hale, chr., Fox, Lewis) to measure and check3:30 p.m. Friday, June 13th. Motion by Fox, sup­ ported by Hale to let Hilliker proceed if approved by Trailer Committee. All ayes. Carried. Aldrich discussed Hummel sidewalk replacement on South Main St. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis that as of June 21st sidewalk replacement bids for con­ tinuation of sidewalk from Trumble property on South Main St. to the corner of Forrest St. would be posted. Reserving Council’s right to reject any bid. Bids to be opened July 10th, 7:00 p.m. All ayes. Carried. Clerk discussed zoning and use permits. Motion by Lewis, supported, by Hale to approve' Bill Richard’s request to place photography studio in home at 250 South Main St. - subject to pur­ chase of property. All ayes. Carried. Clerk to sign use permit. Correspondence from Oren Hillman, consulting engineer of Williams & Works of Grand Rapids was read. Invitation for Council Happy Birthday TONY and We Love You Charlie, Brandy and Trevor members to tour their facilities the week of June 16th. Clerk to confirm date. Clerk read resignation of Wilbur Marsh. Motion by Hale, supported by Fox to accept resignation and express appreciation. All ayes. Carried. Attorney’s Opinion on trailer ordinance as pertaining to Reed property on West Second St. was read. Discussion of Michigan Bell Telephone Company project for burying cable on Walnut, Seminary and East Main St. area. Cost ofproject elminates placing cable under sidewalks. July regular meeting discussed. Date to be July 10th as scheduled. Discussion of Fedewa Builders multiple project ’ Motio pn byhousing Foxg ., supported by Hale to give, letter of interest to Fedewa Builders of Fowler. All ayes. Carried. Correspondence was read from the Citizens’ Elevator asking approval of property designated as, “all of block 3 except lot 3 Church addition, Village of Vermontville” to be established as an industrial development district (in itself) to qualify for tax abatement for up to 12 years. Motion by Aldrich, supported by Lewis to establish as an industrial development district (in itself) - “All of block 3 except lot3 Church addition, Village of Vermontville” to qualify Citizens’ Elevator for tax abatement for up to 12 years. Roll call vote: Aldrich - yes, Fox - abstained, Hale - no, BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS Lewis - yes, Trumble - yes. Carried. Trowbridge dinner committee decided to take the Trowbridges’ out to dinner - checking with them to determine date. Clerk read Burnham & Flower Agency correspondence regarding their return premium of $1,115.00 ,. to Village g and d explanation of amounts due Village by Township from improper billing 1976-1979. Copy of letter given to Twp. Clerk Hoefler. Trumble discussed residents’ complaints on West Main St. of unmowed lawns. Trumble quoted prices for park equipment replacements. Picnic tables Fulton Lumber Co.: 5’ $70.00,6’ - $85.00,8’ - $95.00,8’ steel frame - $60.00. Bellevue Lumber: 6’ - $80.00, 7’ $85.00, 8’ - $90.00, 8’ iron & pine - $67.00. Swing seats $15.00 each - Michigan School Service. Tops for trash barrels - SA-SO Inc.: 55 gal. $27.50. Municipal Supply: 55 gal. - $27.00. Grills for park Pollack Rock Co. (Ill.) $78.50 set in concrete, with grills and hot plate - $86.50, Game Time (Litchfield, MI) $71.00. Motion by Lewis, supported by Hale for Trumble to purchase needed replacement equipment. Motion to adjourn by Hale, supported by Lewis. Meeting adjourned 11:15 p.m. J3ill L. Mason, President Natalie Gaedert, Clerk Vermontville special meeting Special Meeting June 19, 1980 The Vermontville Village Council met in “special” session Thursday, June 19, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Office. Present: Aldrich, Hale, Lewis, Fox, Wineman, Trumble, Mason, Hoefler, Wawiernia. Purpose: Discussion of Dump, Ballfield Parking, Additional Water & Sewer Lines. President Mason called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Darryl Hale read the Eaton County Road Com­ mission Agreement after which Lewis made the motion to accept with sup­ port by Wineman. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. Motion oon by y Wineman, neman, supported by Aldrich to advertise for one attendant to operate the Transfer Station. All ayes. Motion carried. The First St. ballfield parking area was designated. It was decided to rope off our property and billow Tony Wawiernia to place the gravel parking lot in the southwest corner. The Deputy Clerk was instructed to place an ad in the Maple Valley News regarding the installation of two Water & Sewer lines on East Main. Any Contractors responding are to be told that compacting the sand is Phone 945-9554 for Action Want-Ad! Page 5 expected and that there is a July 11, 1980 completion date. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Bill Mason, President Bobbi Hoefler, Deputy Clerk August 1-2 - Michigan Polled Hereford Preview Show, Charlotte. August 3 - 4-H Family Get-Together - Pig Roast, 1-5 p.m., Community Camp and Pool, Algonquin Lake. August 4 - MAEH Council meeting, Executive Board at 1:30 p.m. and Entire Council at 2 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. August 3-6 - 4-H 9-12 Year Old Camp, Algonquin Lake, Community Camp and Pool. August 11 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. August 16-17 - Michigan State Sheep Show, Ionia. August 18-19 - State 4-H Dairy Goat Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 19 - 4-H State Horse Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 19 - 4-H State Rabbit Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 19-21 - State 4-H Dairy Cattle Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 18-21 - State 4-H Livestock Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 21 - 4-H State Poultry Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 22-23 - Michigan Charolais Show, Ionia. • NOTICE • VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS and TOWNSHIP OF VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS THE VERMONTVILLE LANDFILL Is being closed by the Department of Natural Resources. The new VERMONTVILLE TRANSFER STATION will be opening soon at 8893 Vermontville Hwy. (East Main St. at Vermontville Hwy.) LOOK FOR THE SIGNS! Because of this change, it is necessary for the increased rates as follows: CAR........................................ '..............*2.00 STATION WAGONS .......... *4.00 PICKUP ........... *5.00 PICKUP with 2-24" sides over that... *10.00 VANS ....................................................... *8.00 2,-WHEELED TRAILER, up to 24" sides .. *6.00 ■ ANYTHING LARGER............ *1.50 per yard APPLIANCES............. ....................... *2.00 TIRES... ....................... *1.50 -*2.00 SOFA, MATTRESS, BED SPRING......... *3.00 *20.00 per card — *2.00 per punch (old cards may be redeemed for new ones I) YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE OR THE TOWNSHIP OF VERMONT­ VILLE to use the Transfer Station. An identifica­ tion card must be obtained from the Village Clerk or the Township Clerk, during normal working hours, to be eligible to purchase your ~ transfer station card at the gate. -VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE176 S. Main St., Vermontville - Phone 726-1429 - TOWNSHIP CLERK'S OFFICE Gresham Hwy., Vermontville - Phone 726-0129 LANDFILL COMMITTEE VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP VOTERS The PRIMARY and GENERAL ELECTIONS will be held at the MAPLE LEAF GRANGE on M-66 After much thought and consideration, your Township Board recently purchased voting machines. We have been the only township still using paper ballots, and the machines will save hours of. counting and labor expense. We will have extra help on hand at these elections to help you get ac­ quainted with machine voting. Maple Grove Township's special one mill tax levy is up for renewal at the August 5 Primary. We will be using this one mill for both the Fire Depart­ ment and the Ambulance Department equipment and operating. Castleton, Maple Grove and Nashville have one of the finest and most efficient Fire Departments in the State of Michigan. We have been improv­ ing our Ambulance Department to give you the best possible service, The Fire Department answered 59 calls last year, and the Ambulance Depart­ ment made 135 runs. This one mill is not a tax increase, but a renewel of our present one mill levy and is needed to operate and improve these services. The Maple Grove Township Board urges you to vote yes on this millage renewal and continue to support our loyal and dedicated volunteers who are providing us with these important services. Come vote on August 5. If you have any questions contact a Township Board Member. MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP BOARD » ” Ted McKelvey, Supervisor Mary Jarrard, Clerk Joyce Starring, Treasurer Duane Hamilton, Trustee Richard Bassett, Trustee �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, July 30. 1980 — Page 6 Nashville Council discusses buying 'back hoe The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council last Thursday evening was a brief affair with only three major topics coming up for any substantial amount of discussion. The proposed purchase of a $22,708 back hoe with at­ tachments for the Dept, of Public Works evoked diverse opinions from members of the council, and the matter was referred back to com­ mittee for further study. The number of times per year that the diesel unit, equipped with jack hammer, tamper and sump pump, in addition to standing digging equipment up to a 10-foot depth capacity, was considered by the council. Some expressed the opinion that even if the village were to spend $2,000 annually hiring a back hoe when needed, it would take more than 10 years to equal the amount of the purchase price of the unit. Trustee John Hughes suggested that prices from more than one dealer should have been presented to the council for consideration. “I was under the impression that when we buy a major piece of equipment, we put it up for bids,” Hughes told the council. Trustee Carl Tobias wondered if a back hoe rig could be added to the village’s present tractor. DPW head Leon Frith said that might cost as much as $6,000 and it would be at­ tached to an approximately 7-year-old tractor. Trustee Ray Hinckley, who as chairman of the council’s DPW committee had presented the initial proposal, withdrew a motion for purchase approval and Jfair Fashion Dpdate CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT The Mirrors image" ,^ue miuow miaae.. — NASHVILLE— _ OLIVET — 517852-9192 616-749-9962 the matter was referred to a July 31 meeting of the DPW committee In other business, the council considered ways and means of cracking down on violaters of Nashville’s ordinances governing junk cars and on other zoning offenses, including garbage dumping, littering and other health hazard situations. Hughes said that if the set 7 p.m. Thursday,'August 14; as time for a public hearing on a petition to vacate the portion of East Alley that runs east and west between ■ Phillips and Cleveland streets. The abandonment of the presently village-owned alley is being sought by all adjoining property owners along the passageway, in accordance with a legal procedure established by the village council in 1979. At the upcoming public hearing, the council will hear any objections to the village vacating the alley. In addition to other criteria governing such action, an alley can only be vacated by the village if all owners of properties which abutt the alley join in the petition and procedure. Immunization shots protect children's health Snoopy has been snooping about and has made some rather startling discoveries. He was at the park and saw several Moms and their babies all under a year old, enjoying the balmy summer morning. He paused to listen when he heard one of the Moms ask another Mother if she had Sally’s shots up-todate. Sally’s Mom replied, “I always plan to, but either something happens or I forget that it is Monday. Sally is 11 months old, guess I better go. to the Clinic next month.” Snoopy was so sad when he heard that some Moms and Dads didn’t protect their babbies by getting their shots, that he just turned about and went home. Then one day he was out with some of the kids playing ball and Bill sliding into base gouged his leg on a nail that no one had seen. It wasn’t so bad until the doctor told him Vote Ixl Ernie Nash Republican 56th District State Representative Ernie Nash came to the legislature after an 18 year career In the Michigan State Police. He brought with him the experience and dedication that is learned from helping solve people's problems on a day to day basis. council is looking to clean up the town, the village needs “something that is legal, that will work, that we can win with and not be laughed out of court” Hughes has recently un­ dertaken a. comprehensive review of all Nashville or­ dinances enacted since the village was first incorporated in 1869. In other action, the council He is an outstanding example of a legislator who is trying to make government work. Ernie Nash is working hard on problems that matter. That's why you should support him for re-election, August 5th, 1980. Support Ernie Nash Tuesday, August 5,1980 He’s getting things done in Lansing Paid for by the Co (pm Iffee to Re-Elect Nash. 419 E. Vermontville Hwy., Potterville, Ml. 48876 he would have to have a kept on crying even though '“shot” because his im- Snoopy gave her a big un­ munizations were not up-to- derstanding doggie kiss. Another day Snoopy saw a date and he really needed the very frustrated Dad when he Tetanus. Another day Snoopy found was told his son could not go little Susie crying as if her to school until he had his heart were broken. Snoopy immunizations. Moms and Dads, what will asked what the trouble was and Susie midst her tears Snoopy discover when he cried “I can’t go to camp sees your boys and girls? because they said I still Will their days be happy and needed some shots. All my carefree, or will their days friends are going and I have be problem days because to stay home alone.” She just they did not have their im- munizations updated. To make sure your “kids” are safe from preventable disease, contact your physician or your local Health Department. For those who are lacking, there will be an Immunization Clinic, Monday, August 4, at the Barry-Eaton'District Health Department - 220 W. Court St. - Hastings, Michigan Ph. 945-9516. The hours are: 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Vermontville news by... Ava Kroger Mr. George Firster was were Robert and wife and Benedict home. transferred July 20 from Harold and friend from Sympathy is extended to Pennock Hospital to Com- Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Wayne Trowbridge and munity. Hospital in Battle Phil Gaut of Olivet. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Creek where he is still a Thirty-seven members of Trowbridge in the death of patient. He had surgery on the Zemke family met at the their mother and grand­ Tuesday,, the 22nd. Mrs. Griswold Room Sunday for a mother, Mrs. Hilda Styger. Firster is staying in Battle reunion. Those from away Services were held Friday at Creek and Mrs. Mary Leh­ include Mr. and Mrs. the Mapes-Fisher Funeral man is caring for Aunt Mina Theodore Zemke of Tuscon, Home and burial was in Arizona, a cousin from Sunfield Cemetery.Barnes. Mrs. Blanche Minick is- Tuskeegee, Alabama and Mr. Howard Blommer is now at the Barry County others from Battle Creek, convalescing at home after Jackson, Lansing, Ionia and several days at Sparrow Medical Care-Facility. The annual Sunshine Party Coats Grove. Hospital. Gresham Church is was enjoyed Friday by over Mrs; Lloyd Steward, Mrs. 60 ladies of the community. celebrating its Centennial Hale Hokansan, Mrs. Harold Mrs. Madeline Forrest next weekend. Benedict, Mrs. Charles entertained with her unique Mr. and Mrs. Paul Heisler and son Aaron were doll collection and Candy Cammeron of Mt. Pleasant, Thursday luncheon guests of Kane and Carrie Kraai did a Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Chet Mrs. Chenil Das in Ann jazz routine number. More Holden from Dumis, .Texas Arbor and attended the Ann details elsewhere. have parked their travel Arbor Street Fair and also Mr. and Mrs. Clifford trailer at the Harold viewed the' large amount of French of Lansing and Mr. Benedict home since July 2.0 storm damage. and Mrs, Myrton Raze of San while visiting Van Blarcon Mr. and Mrs. Harold Diego, California spent and Booher relatives. Benedict, Saturday night, Wednesday with their Fifty people attended an attended a rally for Linda cousin, Mrs. Thelma. Hall. open house at the home of Twitchell who is mining for Mrs. Velma Whitmore of Mr. and Mrs. Harold county clerk. The rally was Eagle spent the weekend Benedict in honor of these held at the home of Mr. and with Mrs. Ava 'Kroger. relatives from Texas. Mrs. John Gaedert in Mrs. Barbara Wilson of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wion Charlotte. Birmingham spent the and family of North Man­ weekend with her mother, chester, Indiana are spenMrs. Hermina Southern. ding a few days at the Five members of the VHS Class of 1920 and other friends celebrated their 60th anniversary with a 4 p.m. dinner Saturday at the Sugar Hut Cafe. Later they spent Many people in the area feel the need to bring the evening at the home of back a normal educational environment that is Mrs. Ava Kroger for visiting fundamentally Christian and academically inspirand picture taking. Members ing. We have good news! This fall the Nashville of the 1920 class were: Mrs. Christian Academy will meet this- need using the Bernice Adrion of Oregon, Mrs. Ethel Smith of Ionia, accelerated Christian Education individual orien­ Mr. Duane Hawkins of ted curriculum and program. Get your applicaLansing, Mrs. Thelma Hall tion in beginning July 28. Projective school star­ and Mrs. Ava Kroger. Others ting date is Sept. 3rd. If you sence this great attending were Mrs. Velma need in our community we invite you to join the Whitmore of Eagle, Mrs. Founders Club with a pledge of $25.00 or more. Lois Fisher of Escanoba, Your gift is tax deductible. Mrs. Dorothy Hawkins of Lansing, Mrs. Smith’s two I pledge to give to the Founders Club by Sept. 30, daughters Mrs. Arloa 1980... $25.00 or $ to help fund the Kurosky ofWarsaw, Ind. and Mrs. Dorothy Roth of Ionia, organizational cost of the academy. Miss Jennie Boyd and Mrs. Leta Nagle. Signed Mrs. Ethel Gaut of Jarvis Acres has been able to spend Address _________________________ ' most weekends this summer Mail to 301 Fuller St., Nashville, Ml. 49073 at the home here with her Phone 517-852-1930 or 852-9/14 daughters. Sunday visitors GOOD NEWS! �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. July 30. 1980 — Page 7 Sunshine Party Sis .’Jta. S? dolls. Refreshments were served at attractively set tables to round out the enjoyable afternoon. Perhaps the greatest joy of the party is the chance it gives the women to renew friendships and converse with neighbors and other acquaintances; and to know that there are people in the community .who care about them, remember them, and want to add a special ray of their own.brand of sunshine into their summer days. Doris Ferris of Battle Creek was one of the ladies who traveled from out of town to attend the festivities. This was her first Sunshine Party in ten years. The very first Sunshine 4^^1.1 eont. from front Party was held July 27, 1938 and declared d a. “splendid success” in a headline of the local newspaper. Sixty-five were present at that first gathering, held in the village chapel. The event served as a vehicle to honor and provide a special program for the town’s elderly and those who were unable to attend church and other community activities. Transportation was thoughtfully provided to the guests who needed rides. At that time, bouquets of flowers were awarded to the women who were 70 years and older and floral remembrances were sent to those who could not attend. Organizers of the first report from— Ernest Nash State Representative fftt?? ff t * ft* ^atsdfisd tst ritau! k■■.Hh kLhjIoiuI iht t tnriqtb Bisja. su CM is nq s Catesl Ultad rate! Bwdid, in ui fc Fill Mirdsrt EaftlH iritrifcM In Mi littail® litaniw Hijite tad lita.Wft j ft Indi igiri!®' .>1^ lug party had encouraged everyone to to bring flowers, says Mrs. Jesse Baker who has been keeping records of past Sunshine Parties. “It was similar to a flower show!” The oldest ladies in at­ tendance at the 1938 party were Mrs. Julia Hammond who was 92 years old and Mrs. Helen Cross, 86. The first party included a program of special music and readings plus refresh­ ments of tea and cake. Six women were part of the planning committee and the success of the event could be measured by the friendly hum ofjoyous conversation, noted a newspaper clipping. The idea for implementing the Sunshine Party was generated by two former local ministers, Rev. J.R. Stein and Rev. C.T. Wheaton. The ministers asked the ladies of the churches to sponsor the event, and the tradition has been part of each summer in Vermontville ever since. Actually, the first Sun­ shine Party was somewhat of a revival of a similar gathering that had been held 45 years earlier (about 1893) by Mr. and Mrs. O.E. VOTE TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 - Primary elections will be held next week for offices ranging from Congress to Township Trustee. Very often a race is effectively decided in August-yet less than 25 percent of eligible voters vote. Will you be voting? Maple Valley Mens Soft­ WELFARE CUTOFFS - Governor Milliken has signed into ball game results July 21, law HB 5783, which ends ADC payments to full-time students 1980. aged 18-21. This is expected to save the state $3.3 million. Bad News 8, South End 7; Also, HB 5701 will deny benefits to welfare recipients who Carl’s 8; Citizens 3; Mc­ refuse to take work. Donald’s 8, Trumble’s 7; BEER LIMIT - Another new law is HB 5801, which limits Nashville Hardware 11, the amount of beer and wine that can be brought into Mead-0-Acres 9; Howard Michigan at any one time for personal use: 24 twelve-ounce Construction 12, Carpenter’s Den 4. bottles or cans ofbeer; or eleven “fifths” ofwine. BAD FIGURES - The state’s economic picture continues GIRLS LITTLE LEAGUE to worsen, with June’s unemployment rate of 14 percent W representing 620,000 people out of work. At the same time, Simon Pharmacy 7 0 welfare caseloads are going up at an unprecedented rate, 2 5 with the latest figures showing 13 percent of the population Irene’s Beauty Shop Maple Valley Imp. 3 4 receiving direct income assistance or food stamps. Carl ’ s Market 2 5 DUE BILLS - The last of the bills passed in the 2 2 legislature’s session which ended on July. 3 were presented Vermontville GIRLS PEE WEE to the Governor in mid-July. He has two weeks to sign or Mighty Molars (1 Tie) 3 3 veto bills. On July 18, he signed 29 bills into law, including 3 3 ones to increase penalties under the frozen desserts act, the South End (2 Ties) Larry’s Fargo 2 5 butter grading law, arid the milk fat test law; NEW LICENSES - The 1980 Michigan sportsman’s license Village Inn Cafe (2 Ties) 5 0 which goes on sale in August has been completely revamped for this year: there are half-price licenses for 12-to-16-year- Maple Valley 2 4 Jaycees (ITie) olds; the fishing portion of the license is good only through BOYS LITTLE LEAGUE March 31,1981; and separate licenses are now required for Johnson’s Furniture 0 8 bear, trout, salmon and trapping. 61 BAD LOANS - The Attorney General has ruled that Hecker Agency 5 2 criminal usury penalties can apply to business loans that Nashville Hardware 34 charge more than 25 percent interest. However, the Nashville Locker 43 Lacey maximum interest rate may vary depending on the nature BOYS PEE WEE of several factors specified in state and federal law. 61 SEXUAL HARASSMENT - Governor Milliken has signed Reids T. J. Farms into law HB 4407, which prohibits sexual harassment of Eaton Federal Savings and Loan 61 employees by their supervisors, and also prohibits sexual harassment of people seeking work. This extends existing Maple' Valley 16 Jaycees Civil Service protections to the private sector. 33 DEEP BREATH - The Department of Natural Resources Nashville Auto 34 reports that air quality in Michigan continues to be good in Wheeler Marine 15 most areas. During 1979 there were fewer violations of air­ Powers Shell 43 quality standards relating to suspended particulates, ozone, Lacey and carbon monoxide. Madelyn Forest of Vermontville shared her collection of beautiful dolls at the Sunshine Party. 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Main St Nashville, Michigan 49073 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 30, 1980 — Page 8 Meet” the candidates in Castleton and Maple Grove Townships — exercise ‘your right to vote’ on August 5th certification as an assessor handling a host of other duties. each year. About her job as treasurer Cooley is employed by Nashville Gravel Trucking. of Castleton Township, He is an 8-year member and Geneva said she enjoys it past president of the Nash- because she likes working ville Lions Club and has with people. “We do the best we can for belonged to the Nashville Chamber of Commerce since the township as a whole with the 1950’s when he and his the money we have,” said wife, the former Grace Geneva in commenting on Porter, owned and operated goals for the upcoming 4Cooley’s Drive-In year term. When asked about imRestaurant on North Main. That business is now closed provements in township by the Cooleys still own and government, Mrs. Brumm operate a motel at that said she would like to see less location. federal and state control. Cooley is a past president of the local Chamber. He is also a member of the Michigan Assessors’ Association. The Cooleys are members of Nashville • United Methodist Church. They JUSTIN COOLEY of 512 N. have three children: Debbie, Main St., Nashville, is the 26; Jim, 23; and Gale, 16, all incumbent candidate for at home. Castleton Township Cooley is an advocate of Supervisor, an office he has keeping the /assessment of held for the past seven years. property at a local level, He is seeking re-election as a rather than relinquishing the Republican for a 4-year procedure to state control. “I term. would like to see the town­ Active in both local and ship and its people get more DONALD PIXLEY of 9180 township government, local control of their Thornapple Lake Road, Cooley has also been Nash- government,” commented Nashville, is an incumbent ville’s village assessor since Cooley, stressing the need Castleton Township Trustee 1968 and formerly served as for townships to reclaim seeking re-election on the building inspector and responsibilities that now Republican slate for a 4-year zoning administrator for the have been assumed by the term. village from 1969 to 1974. state. A Nashville native, Pixley He was re-elected to the His primary goal for post of village assessor last improvement of the town­ has spent all but five years of his life here. From 1965-70, March. ship is ^upgrading roads. he lived in Charlotte. His A native of Hastings, Cooley also wabts to insure Cooley has been a resident of the continued excellence of mother, Mrs. Gretchen -Castleton Township for 32 the local Castletori - Maple Pixley, resides in Nashville; his father is deceased. years. Grove - Nashville fire and Pixley graduated from In connection with the two, ambulance departments. Nashville High School in 1961 offices he holds, Cooley has and attended Kellogg 90 hours credit in GENEVA BRUMM of 313 Community College for one Assessment Administration Center Ct., Nashville, is an year, studying Business at Olivet College and has incumbent seeking realso attended several election to the office of Administration. He and his wife, Loretta, and workshops short Castleton Township courses. He has received re- treasurer, a post she has have two children: Dawn Marie, 13; and Scott, 10. The held for the past 27 years. Pixleys have lived at their She is a Republican can­ present address for the past didate for a 4-year term. Nashville VFW Auxiliary ten years. Don has been Geneva is a native of employed by Oldsmobile in Nashville and lifetime Lansing for 14 years. resident, graduating from The Pixleys are rfiembers high school here in 1923. She of the Nashville United attended Barry County Methodist Church, where he 6066 Normal and taught for three is a trustee on the church years, serving at both the board. • ROAST PORK & DRESSING Norton and Beigh rural Don and Loretta also schools. • CABBAGE ROLL belong to the Maple Valley The fonner Geneva De Squares, a local square Serving 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Vine, she is married to dancing club. Nelson Brumm. The couple Because he wanted to get has three children: Mrs. an idea of how the com­ Annella Parker of Saline; munity was run, Pixley first Mrs. Shirlie Augustine and sought election as a trustee Mrs. Janice Johnson, both of four years ago, he said. He is Nashville, plus 8 grand­ now completing his second children and three great­ term in office. grandchildren. Pixley’s goals, if elected, In 1944, the Brumms include “helping keep a firm started operation of the thumb on spending.” Nashville Dairy, which they Another goal is to establish owned until 1959 when they better delations between opened the Family Clothing Castleton Township and the Store on Nashville’s Main Village of Nashville, Pixley Street. They remained in the noted, citing disharmony mercantile business for that occurred this past year. approximately a dozen “I would also like to see years, then they retired, and better roads in the town­ are now “busier than ever,” ship,” commented Pixley, comments Geneva. They are members of “with more widening, Nashville’s United Methodist resurfacing and upgrading. Church and also of the local Even village people could benefit from that.” Chamber of Commerce, an organization Geneva for­ merly served as secretary FOR SALE: Pop cooler for for 11 years. The Brumms also played a cans, good condition, $100. major role in the staging of 517-726-0569. Vermontville. Nashville’s 1969 Centennial FOR SALE: Portable size celebration, with Geneva refrigerator, 2 cu. ft., used acting as treasurer for that approx. 2 months, $75. Ph undertaking in addition to 852-9208. by Susan Hinckley When Nashville area voters go to the polls in next Tuesday’s August 5 primary, they will find many familiar names on the ballot along with several newcomers to the local political scene. In the Castleton Township race, four incumbent Republicans are seeking re­ election, unopposed. They are Supervisor Justin Cooley, Treasurer Geneva Brumm, and Trustees Donald Pixley and Nelson Rasey. The only contest in Castleton Township will be between Republicans Judith De Groot and Sharon Bishop, both political newcomers, who are seeking the seat being vacated by Castleton Township Clerk Geraldine Long, who is not running for re-election. In Maple Grove Township, three unopposed Republican incumbents are seeking reelection. They are Supervisor Theodore Theodore Me Me Kelvey Kelvey, visor Treasurer Joyce Starring Duane and Trustee Hamilton. In his first bid for political office, Monte Allen is seeking election as a Republican to the trustee seat now held by Richard Bassett, who is not running. As in Castleton Township, the only contest in Maple Grove is between two Republican candidates for the office of township xlerk, a post now held by Mary Jarrard who, after 10 years service, decided not to seek another term. Vying for her seat are political newcomers Dora Chase and Susan Butler. All township seats in this election are for 4-year terms. In order to give local voters a chance to become better acquainted with the “There are no burning questions facing us right now,” he noted. people behind the names on the August 5th ballot, the Maple Valley News is pleased to present the following “Meet the Can­ didates” forum. On the ballot in Castleton Township: 8260 & Penny Supper , AUGUST 2nd Action-Ads NELSON RASEY of Bayne Road, Nashville, is an in­ cumbent Castleton Township Trustee seeking re-election on the Republican slate for a 4-year term. He was first elected to that office in 1978. A native of the Nashville area, Rasey was born on the Bayne Road farm where he now lives and where he has been a lifelong resident. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1938 and at­ tended what is now Central Michigan University at Mt. Pleasant for one year, majoring in Industrial Arts. He is presently engaged in full-time farming, but in earlier years Rasey also worked in an Ionia factory where he was a millwright and for two years was maintenance supervisor. In the late 1940’s, he operated a gas station in Nashville for several years. Rasey was —- elected Director of the Barry County Soil and Water Con­ servations District, serving from 1976 to 1979, and last spring became First Alternate of the Barry County Agricultural and Stabilization Conservation Service. Rasey said he has sought township office because he feels he has something to offer in the line of service to the people. “And it’s a job that needs doing,” added Rasey. “There are not a lot of people interested in doing it.” He feels his two years experience in the post will aid him in the upcoming term, if he is elected.' Rasey’s goals for the township are “just plain good government.” He said he is pretty much satisfied with township government’s present status. JUDITH De GROOT of 8211 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville, is seeking election to a 4-year term as Castleton Township Clerk, a seat not being sought by outgoing incumbent Geraldine Long. Judith is running on the Republican slate. Judy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Dennis of rural Eaton County, grew up near Charlotte but attended Maple Valley High School, where she graduated in 1964. She is married to Jack De Groot. The De Groots are former owners of Maple Valley Floral (forerunner of Nash­ ville Flowers & Jewelry), operating the shop here in the early 1970’s. They have been at their present address four years, moving to Nash­ ville from Delton. The De Groots have four children: Tom, 14; Tracy, 9; Jody, 7; and Sara, 5. Jody is currently president of the Maple Valley Parent­ Teacher Organization and has served as volunteer teacher’s assistant at the local elementary schools. She has taught Sunday School for a number of years at the Vermontville Bible Church, where the family attends. Recently Judy headed the topical flouride clinic con­ ducted at Fuller Street School for area youngsters. Because she felt it was “a good opportunity to serve the community,” Judy decided to run for office. “I want to do the best possible' job as township clerk and feel I can serve the Cont. nextpage — YouJI i look I good in / BRAIDS — A Style Designed for Anyone — Stop in to talk it over— PRICES are LOWER than you might think. Call today! REDKEN Di----- k TANNING BOOTHS Almost Here, OPEN: Mon thru Fri. < haircare- saciAiii 'S ' WITS /O, •coioeiNG ■permanents • HIGHLIGHTING tCx •< •erosting HAIRDESIGNERSy4 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, July 30. 1980— Page 9 DeGroot conf. ' community if elected,” noted Judy. “I would like to see more community people involved in making township decisions and a better tur­ nout at the polls," she added. “People are the ones who make up the township.” i S; B1*ilAjafr, M B1®tetrialArfe. SM J??**1 g, — jj, I teas First Bedfcluij Tjffltaliii n tafaMui trknaMi nt teas sitklajil has sefij ii StWljicr efedsswel) iiitl’nri drt, it® II lajAMirt itot aH M taW* ittgl* i feifflj® । fe i dedal tm®!”'1 goals for H* iiinlr® R “jsi plii inH* BKi." ‘ SHARON BISHOP of 217 Washington Street, Nash­ ville, is seeking election to a 4-year term as Castleton Township Clerk- on the Republican ticket. (Incumbent Clerk Geraldine Long is not seeking re­ election.) Sharon was born in Hastings but reared in Nash­ ville where she graduated from high school in 1961. She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theron Belson. Sharon is married to Herbert Bishop and is the mother of five children: Pam, 16; Tom, IS; Marcia, 13; Kenny, 10; and Randy, 8. Sharon is currently not employed outside her home but has previous work ex­ perience of 3 years in the office of E.W. Bliss Co. in Hastings. Active in Cub Scouts, Sharon has served as secretary - treasurer of the local organization for the past five years and is also a den mother. In addition, she is active in Little League in Nashville and currently serves as vice president of that group. Sharon said she decided to run for the office of clerk when she learned that the post was going to be vacated, and the decision to run was prompted because she felt it was a job she could handle in her home. Sharon says she has set no specific goals for the township if elected, but would like to see more public awareness of the functions of township government. “It would be nice if more people were aware of township government and knew more of what township government does each year,” she said. Sharon noted that in cir­ culating her nominating petition for the clerk's post, she found many citizens who were unaware of the names of their present township officials. On the ballot in Maple Grove Township: THEODORE M C KELVEY of 5050 Maple Grove Road, Hastings, is the incumbent Maple Grove Township Supervisor, seeking re-election for a 4­ year term as a Republican. He has held the post for the past six years. Me Kelvey is a lifelong resident of Maple Grove Township. He attended Hastings High School and graduated there in 1948. He is engaged in farming and currently serves on the Barry County committee of Agricultural Stablization and Conservation Service. He and his wife, Clara, have four daughters: Mrs. Teddie Soya and Mrs. Janice Gibbons, both of rural Hastings; -Mrs. Peggy Palone of rural Battle Creek; and Julie Me Kelvey, a student at Ferris Institute in Big Rapids. Me Kelvey said he decided to seek re-election because there are several projects that the township has started which he would like to see completed. In addition to his ex­ perience acquired in serving three terms as Maple Grove Township Supervisor, Me Kelvey has taken classes at Western Michgian in Kalamazoo in Assessing Administration and is a certified assessor. His qualifications also include his knowledge of the town­ ship from a lifetime of residency there, he feels. “I would like to see the (Castleton - Maple Grove Nashville) Fire and Am­ bulance Depts, continue to improve,” commented Me Kelvey, “and see the landfill situation resolved.” Me Kelvey added that he, like nearly everyone, would like to see taxes lowered. “I would also like to see more people attend our township board meetings,” he said. “I wish more would show up to give their ideas.” He added that attendance is quite good at annual meetings. JOYCE STARRING of 8610 Cloverdale Road, Nashville, is an incumbent seeking re­ election as Maple Grove Township Treasurer, a post she has held for the past 15 years. She is running on the Republican ticket for a 4­ year term. Joyce is a 23-year resident of Maple Grove Township. She was born in Allegan County and attended school at Otsego. Having left school before graduation, she returned to classes here through Maple Valley’s Adult Education program and received her high school diploma in 1976. She has also attended Parson’s Business School in Kalamazoo. Before moving to the Nashville area, Joyce was employed as a supermarket cashier in Otsego. The former Joyce Donaldson, she and her husband, Harold, have one son, Harold, Jr.,who is an officer with the Battle Creek City Police. They have a daughter, . Francis Starring of Battle Creek. The Starrings have one grandson. Joyce’s parents lived in Nashville for 16 years, but since her father’s death about three years ago, her mother, Mrs. Lillian Donaldson, resides in a mobile home near the Star rings. Joyce is a member of the Maple Grove Birthday Club. Appointed to fill a vacancy in 1965, Joyce became township treasurer that-year and was subsequently elected, and re-elected, to the post She now has 15 years experience in office. “We (the board) have all been working on a federal grant recently,” said Joyce. “I would like to see that completed before I go out of office.” Her goal is to see more people interested in local government. Joyce would also like to see more responsibility put on the local level of government. of Colorado, Allen has 1954. Duane is self-employed as resided in Michigan seven owner-operator of Hamilton years, the past three at his Excavating. He and his wife, present address. He moved Ruth Ann, have lived at their to Maple Grove Township present address for twenty from Battle Creek. Allen is a 1966 graduate of years. They have seven children: Steven of rural Englewood High School in Nashville; Mrs. Shelley Englewood, Colorado, and Winegar of Vermontville; furthered his education at Mike of Nashville; Gary, 21; Metropolitan State College Alan, 15; Jeff, 13; and Joy, 9, and the Colorado Institute of all at home. The Hamiltons Art, both located in Denver. also have four grand- He and his wife, Barbara, children. have one son, six-year-old The Hamiltons are Cabe. Allen said he decided to members of the Maple Grove Bible Church. seek township office because DORA CHASE of Maple Duane first sought public he was interested in what is Grove Rd., Nashville, is office as a trustee because he happening in th.e com­ seeking election to a 4-year “was interested in the af­ munity. term as Maple Grove fairs of the township.” “Becoming involved is a Township Clerk, a seat not He feels his ten years good way to get an idea of being sought by outgoing experience in office are what is happening,” he said. incumbent Mary Jarrard. If elected, Allen feels he Dora is running on the qualifications for serving in will be able to offer a good Republican slate. the trustee post. A native of Eaton County, As for improvements in idea of how the under-35 age township government, group feels on various Dora attended Vermontville Hamilton said he would issues, such as the tax High School, graduating there in 1941. She and her favor “more local control ” situation, etc. “Many things that will be husband, Donald, have lived coming up in the future at their present address five ought to be tended to now,” years. They previously commented Allen. resided in Charlotte and One of his goals, if elected, Vermontville. She is the is “to make sure as citizens former Dora Mason. that we get a fair share for They have four married our commitment tax-wise.” sons: David of Muskegon; Allen added that he wants Danny of rural Charlotte; to keep people advised of Dallas of rural Nashville; what is going on in the and Don of Charlotte. The township and will encourage Chases also have 8 grand­ more public participation at children. board meetings, hoping to Dora and Don attend the increase attendance and Nashville Baptist Church. citizen input. Dora decided to seek office “So often it’s the same because she has often served people at the same on local election boards and MONTE ALLEN of S. meetings,” he noted. “We enjoys meeting people. She Clark Rd., Nashville, is a need to see more faces and also served several terms as Republican candidate for a all put our heads together.” secretary of Union Local 202, 4-year term as Maple Grove Allen is employed by Glass Bottler Blowers, and Township Trustee, a seat Avisco Corp., a Lansing thinks that experience, plus being vacated by incumbent advertising agency. her 17 years ofkeeping books Richard Bassett, who is not Conf, page 14 — seeking re-election. A native SUMMER IS EVERYWHERE IVY-RID Relief from itching and discomfort. Reg. Price $ ----------- COUPON AfterBiteSHARE IT! For Insect Bites! Reg. nth torfP Supermax Swivel — 10th District — • Bellevue • Kalamo and Bottom Third of Vermontville Twps. Paid for by Barbara M. Sherwood for Eaton Co. 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HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5: ’ NASHVI PHONE 852-0845 t I I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 30. 1980 — Page 10 Vermontville area 4-H’ers show well at Eaton County Fair Eaton County Fair week is over and there are many happy winners for' Ver­ montville area 4-H youth. Their efforts were a highlight of many of the fair activities which showcase a year of hard work and achievements. Plaques, trophies, ribbons and other special honors were given to the "youth and another — personal pride and satisfaction — will stay with them as they head into adulthood. Congratulations 4-Hers for making— hard work, dedication, discipline and patience pay-off for you!! Continued nextpage (Maple Valley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) Laura Harms of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers took first place in showmanship for girls 11 and under. Paula Exelby of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers placed second in showmanship in sheep. Scott Everett of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers took a first place in showmanship and had the Grand Champion suffolk ram, Grand Champion oxford ram, Reserve Champion suffolk ram lamb, and Reserve Champion coxwall ram. Janice Siple of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers took first place in showmanship for girls 16 and over. Jeff Gordeneer of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers captured the honor of having the Grand Champion Market Lamb, Reserve Champion sheep, Champion yew, and a first in showmanship. MikeSiple, a Vermontville Jr. Farmer, took Reserve Champion in breeding stock with his animal and a first in stock and a second in in Steve Gordeneer of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers had the Reserve Champion pen. Helping with the animals is Lauri Harms. These are the trophies and awards earned by Nyle Wells of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers Club. Nyle was i when this photo was taken. But, congratulations ill ore in order to him for capturing Champion female in the large fowl division and for having the Grand Champion Bantam pen, a first place in showmanship for 14 and 15 year olds, a top ten in foods, and a top ten in poultry demonstration. Eric Brown of the Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club had the Grand Champion pen of fryers and the reserve champion male bird in the large fowl division. Dan Siple of the Vermontville Jr Jr. Farmers Club, captured the Grand Champion yew over all breeds honor and a first place in showmanship. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. July 30, 1980 — Page 11 Jr. Farmers, 4-H youth earn craft honors at Fair 4-H youth prove their versatility every year at the fair with_their wonderful displays and exhibits of many types of projects. This year was an especially good one for the Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club who brought home a number of Top Ten honors. Winnning projects ranged from sewing to ceramics. Congratulations!!! Phyllis Wells is the ad­ ministrative leader of the Top Ten awards in woodworking were earned by three Vermontville Jr. Farmers: (from left) Amy Laverty with a rabbit cage carrier; Eric Haeck with a knife rack; and Kathy Mahan with a cribbige board coffee table. For leather craft, these Vermontville Jr. Farmers netted top ten awards (from left) Eric Brown for a cowboy hat; Todd Brenton for a billfold, knife pouch, and glasses case; and Amy Laverty, name tage, keyholder, and wallet. In the crafts division, Vermontville Jr. Farmers (left) Amy Youngs and Anita Youngs received top ten honors for decoupage and a hook latch rug, respectively. Mark Siple of Vermontville Jr. Farmers had the Supreme Champion ram of all breeds and the Grand Champion in breeding stock and a first place in breeding stock. He is shown with "Charlie II. Ceramics top ten winners from the Vermontville Jr. Farmers were (from left) Matt Brown with an Indianhead; Brian Ainsworth with ceramic Indians; and Robin Shilton with a cookie (ar. The Vermontville Jr. Farmers had the distinction of winning the title of the best 4-H Club Flock with (from left) Mark Siple's ram (shown in the photo by brother Mike), Jeff Gordeneer's sheep (shown with Dan Siple), and entries by Scott Everett, and Paula Exelby. Food Preparation brought top ten awards to Anita Youngs and Nyle Wells of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers. On left, Anita Youngs shows her graham cracker cake winner in the senior division of the 50th anniversary food category; and Faith Wells holds her brother's winning entry in the junior division. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday, July 30, 1980 — Page 12 Maple Valley Riders trot home with honors Monique Colizzi grabbed top honors in the horse­ manship class. She won a second and grand championship in pleasure and a third in fitting and showing. (Maple Valley News photo) Karen Gardner was a grand champion award winner in her class with a first place finish in halter judging. She also was awarded a third in horseman­ ship and a sixth in fitting and showing. (Maple Valley News photo) Members of the Maple Valley Riders Horse Club were a tired but happy group Saturday after showing during the week at the Eaton County Fair. Posed for a final day picture are (front row, from left): Chris Gardner, Monique Colizzi, Tai Gearhart, Nikki Colizzi, Kelley Fast, and Greg Flower. Second row (from left): Advisor Mrs. Cowell, Karen Gardner, Mary Jo New­ man, Kelli Cowell, Tom Huston, Becky Cowell, Betsy Fast, Scott Flower, Lauri Converse, and Steve Newman. Back row (from left): Denn.is Gardner.Carleen Becraft, Teresa Ruston, Kelly Lind Marty Martin, Gordie Gardner, and Advisor Hank Cowell. ' Steve Newman is one of two Maple Valley Riders who will be representing the club at the state horse show. Steve gained that honor with first place finishes in fitting and showing, pleasure, and horsemanship. (Maple Valley News pho photo) (Maple Valley News photo) Eaton County Fair Judges awarded four Maple Valley Riders Club members in this class of 4-H horse showing. Winners were (from left): Nikki Colizzi, Kellfey Fast, Carleen Becraft, and Scott Flower. Maple Valley Breeders ‘bring honors home’ Placing in their division at the Eaton County Fair .were (from left): Marty Martin, Kelly Lind, and Chris Gardner. Marty took first in horsemanship and seconds in fitting and showing and in pleasure. Kelly was a first place and reserve champion in pleasure and horsemanship. She took fourth in fitting and showing. Chris took firsts in fitting and showing and pleasure and a second in horsemanship. Selected for state competition after her performance at the Eaton County Fair was Mary Jo Newman who received first place awards in fitting and Showing, pleasure, and horsemanship. Mary Jo was a grand champion in fitting and showing and a reserve cham­ pion in the other two classes. (Maple Valley News photo) Jeff Wetzel of the Maple Valley Beefers placed first in feeder Steer. Maple Valley News photos) Tracey Wawiernia of the Maple Valley Beefers placed first in market class. Kim Wetzel of the Maple Valley Beefers placed first in heavy weight market class and third in showmanship. Jeff Gordeneer of the Maple Valley Beefers placed first in beef showmanship. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, July 30. 1980 — Page 13 Eaton organizations highlight education at Fair exhibits By Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist Eaton County Farm Bureau Women earned a blue ribbon and trophy for first place in the Open Class Farm Organizations exhibit at the Eaton County Fair. The exhibit showed the "good things growing in Eaton County": soybeans, oats, maple syrup, poultry, navy beans, milk, wheat, corn “and you”. Jeanine Smuts and Pat Tirrell and others worked on this exhibit. Other exhibitors were Eaton County Sheep "Breeders and the womens’ auxiliary to Michigan Sheep Breeders whose exhibits featured wool and the Michigan “Make It With Wool Contest”. The Dairy Diplomats exhibit claimed that “milk is a natural” while the National Farmers organization exhibit provided a variety of in­ formation about the pur- poses and accomplishments of this group. Extension Homemaker Blue Ribbon and trophy winner was Happy at Home Extension Group. Jenny Bohms, Charlotte, prepared that exhibit on Dresden china. Mary Baker’s exhibit for Polled Hereford summer preview show Aug. 1-2 The new beef barn at the Eaton County Fairground in Charlotte will be the site of the Michigan Polled Hereford Summer Preview Show this week. Cattle from throughout the mid-west, New York and Canada will be entered in the two-day event. The Junior Show will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, August 1 and will be followed by a dinner and dance in the 4-H building. On August 2, the seniors Eaton County 4-H Dog Show rescheduledThe Eaton County 4-H Dog Show originally planned to be held at the Fair, has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 31, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The show will be held in the back horse arena on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. 4-H members are asked to be there between 5:30 and 5:45 p.m. Only those the Carmel Extension group detailed differences in education today between East and West Germany. Tri County Extension study group’s exhibit urged everyone to “speak up” to public officials to make democracy work. members who were entered on the fair entry forms will be eligible to show and have their dog exhibits judged. Mrs. Sue Rose from Mason will be the judge and trophies, ribbons, and premiums will be awarded. The reason for postponing the show was the parvo disease outbreak. The show is open to the public. will exhibit their cattle starting at 9 a.m. Spectators are welcome and there is no admission charge to watch the shows. Don Kerr, manager of Overlook Farms, Little Falls, New York will judge the expected 150 entries. In previous years, this show has drawn cattle that have been shown at national shows throughout the country. It offers an op­ portunity to see some top cattle and farm exhibits. The cattle which will be shown are used for breeding pur­ poses. Both bulls and heifers will be displayed. The Michigan Polled Hereford Association and the Michigan Jr. Polled Hereford Association are sponsoring this event along with the Michigan Depart­ ment of Agriculture. A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen ignored the importance of those industries to the state and to the nation. “Programs originally established to benefit responsible rural growth have been turned into something - Tor- everybody agencies that are now creating more problems than they solve,” Allen said. He cited decisions about highway placement and sewers as significant determiners of local growth, “all too often made by bureaucrats in Lansing and Washington.” He also cited Congressional amendments to the Farmers’ Home Ad­ ministration to expand the scope of loans and grants of Alma State Senator Richard J. Allen Wednesday told a regional conference on Rural Growth that, “Responsible growth in rural communities requires a restructuring of federal and state governmental programs and attitudes to assure that local com­ munities have a major role in determining their own destinies.” Allen gave the welcoming address at the Midwestern Rural Goals Conference on Linkages Between Economic Development Education, a conference sponsored by the mid:Michigan Community. Action Council. “Just as most of you have witnessed a marked change in the rural nature of the Dry bean growers can help place you happen to live, so insure a full harvest by have we here in Michigan making a fungicide ap­ been subject to both the plication new, in white mold benefits and the problems of susceptable fields. Weather rural growth,” Allen told the conditions have been group. favorable for the develop­ “Preliminary figures from ment of this fungus disease. the U.S. Census show Allen Krizek, Eaton marked population increases County Extension Director in areas that traditionally advises growers to closely have been sparsely check fields where the populated and have been following conditions exist. dominated by food and fiber 1) The field has a history production in local of white mold economies’* 2) The field was worked, Allen pointed out that all but not moldboard-plowed too often the federal and since the last bean crop: state governments have 3) A neighboring source of Dry bean growers can protect crop Al. V. Breeders continued Members of the Maple Valley Beefers 4-H Club earned a variety of high honors at the fair: Jeff Gordeneer — first in beef showmanship, Top Ten award for a drawing; and third in market class. Tracey Wawiernia — A & B ribbons for rate of gain; first in medium weight market beef class; top ten in performing arts talent; two A ribbons for macrame; and an A ribbon in showmanship for beef. Cindy Wetzel — Grand Champion Sheep Carcass; second in market class; second in sheep showmanship; third in pen of lambs; A ribbon for pinata; A & B ribbons for beef rate of gain; A, B, and C ribbons for sheep rate of gain. Kim Wetzel third in showmanship class; fist in heavy weight division for beef; and an A award for art and a. top ten for a drawing; Chis Barton — A award in showmanship; rate of gain; and second in heavy middle weight market steer. David Brand — second in middle heavy weight market steer; and third in extra heavy weight market steer. Jeff Wetzel — A award in rate of gain; and first in feeder steer. Pam Wetzel — Champion rate of gain (2.63 pounds per day) for a steer; first in the lightweight class; and second in the light heavy weight market steers; and second in individual market lambs. Mark Martin — second in short horn junior yearling heifer. Kevin Wetzel — third in middle light weight. that agency as an example of the "turn a good agency into a something - for - everybody bureaucracy philosophy.” “We can do a better, more responsible job of assuring the future health of the food and fiber industries in Michigan,” Allen said. “Programs to promote development should be geared to assure growth that is compatible with agriculture and forestry.” Funding for the conference was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Three such conferences are being held throughout the nation, and from^-those conferences national rural goals documents will be prepared for presentation to the President. disease (bean field or woodlot) is present. 4) he soil was con­ tinuously moist during June and July. 5) The plants are in early to full bloom stage 6) The plants are exposed to continuous wetness for 9 hours (temperatures above 77 degrees F) to 48 hours (temperatures between 59 degrees F. - 68 degrees F.). If all or most of these conditions exist, a fungicide treatment should be made to control white mold. Research at Michigan State University indicates Benomyl (Benlate) is ef­ fective in controlling the disease. It is critical that the first benomyl treatment be made at early to mid bloom. Ifthe wet weather continues, a second application can be made at peak bloom. Extension home­ makers to meet Members of the Maple Valley Beefers are (back row, from left) Jeff Gordeneer, Tracey Wawiernia, Cindy Wetzel, Kim Wetzel, Chris Barton, David Brand; (front) Jeff Wetzel, Pam Wetzel, Jordan Ferrier, a first year member; Mark Martin, Kevin Wetzel, and Shan Ferrier, a first year member. Judy Locke announces that the Eaton County Ex­ tension Homemakers Council will meet on Tuesday, August 12 at Oak Park in Charlotte beginning with a potluck lunch at noon. Incoming and outgoing council members are especially wanted in at­ tendance, with all Extension members invited for the lunch and business meeting. Dr. Cal Flegal of Michigan State University will join the group following the meeting to make plans for the Egg Extravaganza in September. Call Judy (543-3251) for details of items on the agenda. MEMBER N^Aper Association • Founded 1885 4-H is learning by . . . doing! Maple Valley News Pam Wetzel earned Grand Champion rote of gain. Cindy Wetzel had the champion carcass lamb. Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office. Circulation. 3.200 papers., Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc.. Inc. Hastings. Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday. July 30, 1980 — Page 14 beautician. She studied cosmetology at Wright’s Beauty Academy in Battle Creek but is currently not employed outside her home. Being able to work in her home as clerk was one in­ centive for seeking the position, says Susan, but she Because of the absence of was also encouraged by the township board candidates fact that her parents have from the Democratic Party both been involved in in Vermontville Townships, township government in the seats of all the board Eaton County. Her father, offices virtually will be filled Clarence Martens, is in the August 5 primary currently Bellevue Township rather than the general Supervisor and has been a election in November. past township treasurer, as That will be the course of has Susan’s mother, events unless, of course, Beverly. “last minute candidates” “There is much to learn can conduct successful about the workings of write-in campaigns to sweep township government,” said themselves into office. Susan, when asked of her However, for all practical goals. She feels that anyone purposes, the vote in August holding office cannot have a will ultimately determine grasp on that position unless the winners, and because of they understand the func­ that several local residents tions of township govern­ are encouraging all ment. She also stressed the registered voters to make a need for citizen par­ special effort to vote on ticipation. August 5. “We need a more active There are contests for the role by township citizens in Republican party the government,” com­ nomination for all township mented Susan, as she en­ board offices except for the couraged increased at­ position of supervisor. tendance at public meetings. Terms are for four years. “A lotofpeople take things for granted,” she said, “until they have a problem.” Susan has served as treasurer of- the Maple Valley Coop Nursery in Nashville, and she and her husband are members of the Farm Bureau and the Michigan Milk Producers Association. They are also members of Bellevue United Methodist Church. Vermontville Twp. voters will ‘make the Continued from Page 9— for her husband's former heating and plumbing business in Vermontville, will be helpful in handling the clerk’s position "To try to do all that can be done, yet live within the township budget," was Dora's way of expressing her goals for the office. Dora said she would also like to see townships maintain and keep government on a local level rather than relinquishing control to state and federal agencies. SUSAN BUTLER of 9752 Evart Road, Nashville, is a Republican candidate for a 4-year term as Maple Grove Township Clerk. (Incumbent Clerk Mary Jarrard is not seeking re-election.) A native of Bellevue and 1970 graduate of Bellevue High School, Susan has lived at her present address for 10 years. She and her husband, Alvin Butler, operate a dairy farm there. The couple has three children: Jeff, 8; Emily, 7; and Joey, 5. Susan is a licensed choice’ August 5, instead of in November The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 yeor$ experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 Black Poly-Film Sale (6 mil) *53.35 100 ft...... *71.25 100ft *99.50 24 ft. x 100ft 32 ft. x 40ft. x Silo Caps (4 mil) 16 ft. x 16 ft. 20 ft. X 20 ft. 24 ft. x 24 ft Incumbent Supervisor Fred Frith is seeking re­ election to the position he has held for 12 years. Frith feels his qualifications, besides a dozen years of service, in­ clude his certified assessor I degree and 150 hours of property appraisal training. Unopposed in the election, Frith has been a lifelong resident of the township. He is the son of Joseph and Etta Frith. Frith and his wife, Margaret, reside at 11187 Kelly Highway. They have three children: Laurence, Morris, and Earl. Frith, a retired farmer, is a 1919 graduate of Nashville High School. Farming had been a full-time and part­ time occupation for a total of 60 years. He also spends 12 years as an employee of the Eaton County Road Com­ mission and 18 years at Fisher Body of Lansing. He is a member of the Vermontville United Methodist Church. In the race for township clerk, Republicans Phyllis Wells and Janice Baker are vying for the position. *7.25 *10.95 *15.50 .. Farmer’s Feed Service 1006 E. Railroad HASTINGS PH. 945-9926 Phyllis Wells is the in­ cumbent candidate who was appointed to the clerk's position June 28 to complete the term of Bobbi Hoefler who resigned. Mrs. Wells resides at 8842 Gresham Hwy. with her husband Carfoil and family. The couple have four children: Mrs. Sally Rem­ pel, Robert of N. Ionia Rd., and Nyle, 16, and Faith, 8%, at home. The Wells have two grandsons. Born near Jonesville, Mrs. Wells grew up in the Lit­ chfield area and has been a Vermontville area resident for the past nine years. Her parents are William and Mary Skelly who now reside­ in Eaton Rapids. Mrs. Wells, a 1954 graduate of Litchfield High School, has been active in community and 4-H ac­ tivities. She is a member of the Vermontville Bible Church, chairman of the Maple Syrup Queen Contest, administrative leader of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4H Club, and superintendent of the performing arts department at the Eaton County 4-H Fair. Mrs. Wells also owned and operated the former Dairy King in Vermontville for several years. If elected to continue serving as clerk, Mrs. Wells says she is willing to work for the people. And, she cities her ability to work with the public and the experience she has gained in volunteer service as her qualifications for the job. When she heard that the remainder of Mrs. Hoefler’s term was going to be open, Mrs. Wells said, “I thought this would be a good way to learn more about how things are done in the township.” Mrs. Wells said she “will do the best job I can to work with the other board members to help achieve what is best for the township. One person can not change things, we will need to work as a team.” Janice Baker is making her first bid for election to public office with her can­ didacy for the township clerk’s position. She is a 1952 graduate of Vermontville High School and has been a resident of the township 33’4 years. Mrs. Baker, a homemaker, and her husband Elon reside at 470 E. Main in Vermontville. They have four children and two grandchildren. Their children are Mrs. Sheila Harper, Mrs. Jodi Spicer, Mrs. Tracey Hummell, and Jeremy, 7. Mrs. Baker was born in Sunfield Township in Eaton County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred C. Bennett. She has lived in St. Clair and Marquette for a brief time and spent two years in Sunfield. Mrs. Baker holds a cosmetology degree from the State Beauty College and previously worked as a beautician at Margerat’s Beauty Shop. She also has received Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training which she uses in volunteer service for the Vermontville Fire Department. Mrs. Baker, a member of the United Methodist Church of Vermontville, has been affiliated with scouts and community and school functions. She comments that she started Girl Scouts in Vermontville in 1966 and served as a leader for 11 years. Presently she continues in the program as a service unit director. Ten years of service to the Vermonville Syrup Festival Association is another af­ filiation. She served two years as treasurer of that organization. Mrs. Baker was the treasurer of the local PTO group for two years and has been president of the garden club. She says she decided to run in the upcoming election because “I am interested in the township and the people of the township.” Mrs. Baker lists these qualifications she feels will help her in township duties, if elected: “I know the people. I am a long-time resident.. honest.. reliable. ’ ’ Incumbent Township Treasurer Jane Thrun is being challenged by Bonnie June Hoyt. Both are Republicans. Jane Thrun has been the township’s treasurer for 16 years. A native of Vermontville, Mrs. Thrun has spent all of her 60 years as a resident here. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clare Figg; She graduated from Vermontville High School in 1937 and also received ad­ ditional education in a secretarial course at Lan­ sing Business University. Previously, Mrs. Thrun was employed at Grand Ledge Clay Products. She and husband Carl have three children— Karen Welcher, Kathy McLeod, and David Thrun. A member of the Congregational Church, Mrs. Thrun also is affiliated with the Vermontville Woman’s Club. She notes that she wants to continue to be of service to the people of the township and adds that she enjoys meeting people and talking to them. “I feel that I am aware of the problems facing the township and being township treasurer for 16 years...” constitute her qualifications, she said. As far as improvements to the township, Mrs. Thrun said, “The township is limited as to what it can do because of finances. The most important thing is to keep the township buildings in good repair. The equip­ ment must also be kept in good shape, to assure the people of the township that they get the most for their tax dollar.” If re-elected, she said she would like to help the township improve roads, keep the fire department and ambulance service up-todate, and keep the opera house and fire barn in repair. Bonnie June Hoyt has been a resident of the township for 14 years and is presently employed at Auto Owners Insurance Company' where she has worked for four years. Mrs. Hoyt also was an employee at the insurance company from 1964 to 1968. She resides at 353 E. Main and is married to M. Jon and they have three children: Ron, 13; Randy, 10; and Renee, 7. Mrs. Hdyt, was bom in Charlotte, -the daughter of Robert and Irene VanLien, and graduated from Everett High School. She attends Vermontville Bible Church. Her decision to become a candidate in the upcoming election involves her belief that “younger people need a voice in their community. We need more younger people to get involved with community needs and projects. “I feel that new people in local govenment jvill have new perspectives on both old and new issues. I feel that I can bring new ideas to the office,” said the candidate. Mrs. Hoyt says her high school advanced booking and business courses and ex­ perience with managing her family budget will help her serve as township treasurer, if elected. “I am willing to learn how to make my job help make the community a better place to benefit everyone,” she said. • On the subjects of im­ provements in township government, Mrs. Hoyt said, “I feel that the township should publicize the wants and needs of the people who reside in the township. The board should attempt to involve the citizens in the running of the board. A special newsletter once a month with news of interest to township residents would be helpful.” Continued next page— �There are three Republican candidates in the race for two township trustee seats. Seeking the four-year terms are Incumbent Kenneth Pember, Kenneth Conkey, and 'Edward Sampson. SV b\SK '<S?w S?w JJScS! iwi!! JSSSSSf?cSSN S?N pfb.is? the township; a willingness to work hard and learn; education; and enthusiasm. Regarding improvements, Sampson says he would like to update and modernize township activities and see better use of township taxes to provide services for the township. The wise in­ vestment of township funds and the development of a better working relationship between the township and the village board are others. He also says keeping firefighting equipment updated is a priority. If elected he would like to try to keep open communication between the township board and its citizens. SS^! O**<« <«?!» l?’**S!'!» !*j 8& •h ’**' Mkfli S**h J Ju & fe W:w ’*4*11 »nn 1b»fc v*w *k«klijj -■•a■w■ ja®itytiiiui ^tk'wn RBtalSin iistoffltHn liimtumg a tekhiih I in It Wj.it i 9,Itei I In Btf, re ini I tana*. I tataitalu I dptoifci’! I Hirai JetMltW I HIM I ItMiiM i taita:ifl I tteJ®1®*® .... feiw'i^1 feiw'i^1 r ., wife* *** inf*! 10 », f“ fIlffefil lkWP.. 10 » “IfellkWP jfcK ^^li* »* al**Lik teiW is 1^' *5*5 **»« **» 1 gfitS^ 1 iiji ‘‘Iiii Iiii Iiii i,gW W ;I [W Vi?e><**< > ;‘ ; if if» J0^ * >* i »* j>* i J0 ^ pr ifs pr^ifs^ I X 1^ 1 * Jr7Z| ri7 MZi| r l^s X Kenneth Pember has served as a trustee for 2 Vi years and has been on the board of review for eight years. A life-long resident of the township, Pember is the son of Albert and Eva Pember. He graduated from Ver­ montville High School in 1928 and studied business and law the following year. Fifty-two years of his life have been devoted to far­ ming. He and his wife, June, reside on N. Brown. Kenneth Conkey also is making his first attempt to be elected to public office. He has been a resident of the township for seven years. He and his wife, Nancy, reside at 3446 Shaytown Rd. They have two children: Cheryl, 4Vi, and Kevin,1. Conkey is employed as a maintainance mechanic foreman for the state of Michigan, a position he has held for 11 years. He was employed for eight years at Oldsmobile and served more than three years in the Navy. A native of Lansing and 1958 graduate of Lansing ' Edward Sampson is a first Sexton, attended Lansing time candidate for public Community College and office. He has been- a received training as an township resident for 11 electrian through an ap­ years and resides at 581 prenticeship at Oldsmobile. South Main. He was a resident of rural Sampson has been a Grand Ledge for five years. “After attending meetings teacher in the Maple Valley School District for the past 13 for two years to see where years and is a past president our taxes were going, and of the lockl education knowing that a vacancy would be coming up, I felt* association He is a native of New York that I would be about as where he lived for 18 years. qualified as anyone,” says Previous residences were in Conkey ofhis decision to be a Franklin, Mass; and Olivet. candidate. He states that he has an Following graduation from Chittenango Central High interest in general comSchool in New York in 1963, munity affairs. If elected, Conkey says his Sampson earned an associate degree from Dean goals include trying to “better comJr. College; a bachelor of achieve (arts arts degree from Olivet munications between village College, and a masters and township government; degree from Michigan State more community interest in University. township meetings; some He and his wife Linda have sort of zoning policy; and two children: Jeremy, 6; and better communications between township officials Katie, 2. A member of the First and the public...meaning Church, publishing meeting minutes. Congregational Sampson ' is a former member and former chairman of the board of trustees. He is currently vice president of the Eaton County Education Association and a delegate to the National Education Association. Sampson says he decided to run in the election because he "would like t< get actively involved in t< unship ac­ tivities" •»»'/» Uor juse he sees “a need" for better cooperation between village and township boards." a John Rathburn. Good leadership qualities Republican, of 235 W. First heads his list of Street is the lone candidate qualifications about himself. constable. (The Maple He says other qualificiations Valley News did not receive include being open-minded; a response from him for concern about the future of information for this article). Two persons will be elected to serve six year terms on the library board. The candidates are Madelyn Forest, a Republican, and Joe Davis, a Democrat. Madelyn Forest has been serving for three years on the board to fill a vacancy. She resides at 146 W. 2nd Street in Vermontville and expresses an interest in helping the library grow. She is employed with the Charlotte Public Schools where she has worked for the past 20 years. A native of Alma, Mrs. Forest also worked in the Alma Public School District for 10 years. A 1944 graduate from high school in Sheperd and later earned her bachelor7of science degree from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant. A township resident for 10 years, Mrs. Forest is married to Hessel. She is' a member of the Church of Christ in Charlotte, Ver­ montville Women’s Club and the state and national education associations. K Mrs. Forest comments a library is “one of our most valuable assets" and says “I think my education and interest in reading will help me in this position. No information or photo was received from candidate Joe Davis. The articles pertaining to the August primary can­ didates are provided as a public service by the Maple Valley News to help readers become better informed and to encourage voters to participate in the August 5 election. Photos and information on several of the candidates in the three local townships do not appear because they were not provided or made available by the candidates. Action-Ads SALE: 1973 FOR Volkswagen Beetle, no heater, needs some work, $650. Ph. 852-9208. THE COMMUNITY FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM of Lansing is looking for excess food or produce that can not be used this season, to be used for low-income and needy people. Please call 482-1271 if you have vegetables or fruit that will go to waste if not picked. FOR SALE: Gibson Rosewood 12-string in soft shell case, new set of strings, $200. Cathy 852-1796, Nash­ ville, after 4:30 p.m. or 852­ 9808, Nashville, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. FOR RENT: 1 bedroom furnished upstairs apt. No children or pets. Pay own utilities. References plus deposit. $165 per month. John Mason, 852-1671, Nash­ ville. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe. Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. ' < Un' The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Wednesday. July 30. 1960_Page 15 Serving our country Philip J. Pratlev Bryan C. Wallace July 17 (FHTNC) — Navy July 18 (FHTNC) - Navy Seaman Philip J. Prat ley, Fireman Bryan C. Wallace, son of Robert B. and son of Jack and June Elizabeth I. Pratley of 10541 Wallace of Route 3. Nash­ 22 Mile Road, Marshall, ville, is currently deployed to Mich., has completed recruit the Mediterranean Sea. training at the Naval He is a crewmember Training Center, Great aboard the destroyer USS "Lakes, Ill. Forrest Sherman During the eight-week homeported in Charleston, training cycle, he studied S.C., and operating as a unit general military subjects of the U.S. 6th Fleet. designed to prepare him for His ship departed from the further academic and on-the- Mideast area in early July, to the job training in one of the returning Navy’s 85 basic occupational Mediterranean through the fields. Suez Canals They visited the Included in his studies Mideast and African ports of David W. Cook Port Sudan, were seamanship, close­ Djibouti, July 9 (FHTNC) — Marine order drill, Naval history Bahrain and Mombassa, Pvt. David L. Cook, son of and first aid. Personnel who Kenya. Dale W. and Nancy Cook of The Forrest Sherman is complete this course of in­ 930 N. Main, Nashville, struction are eligible for the Navy’s oldest active Mich., has completed recruit three hours of college credit destroyer, measuring 418 training at the Marine Corps in Physical Education and feet long arid carrying a Recruit Depot, San Diego. crew of 292. His ship is During the 11-week Hygiene. outfitted "with guns, tor­ A 1970 graduate of Mar ­ training cycle, he learned shall High School, he joined pedoes and anti-submarine the basics of battlefield the Navy in January. 1980. rockets. survival. He was introduced His wife, Bonnie, is the Wallace joined the Navy in to the typical daily routine daughter of Lewis O. and June 1978. that he will experience during his enlistment and Barbara L. Gagne of Route 1, Dow Road, Vermontville, studied the personal and professionall standards Mich. traditionally exhibited by Marines. He participated in an active physical conditioning program and gained proficiency in a variety of military skills, including 205 72 S. Main St., Nashville first aid, rifle marksmanship (Located in rear of Curtis Craft Center) and close order drill. Teamwork and self­ discipline yere emphasized throughout the training cycle. A 1979 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Ver­ OIL and GAS or WOOD and COAL montville, he joined the Marine Corps in March, 1980. — NEW INSTALLATIONS — NASHVILLE HEATING Sales and Service COMFORT-AIRE Daniel H. Brown GOLDSBORO, N.C. Sergeant Daniel H. Brown, whose wife, Dawn, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice D. Belson of 820 N. Main, Nashville, recently participated in Global Shield 80, a Strategic Air Command (SAC) exercise at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, here. The exercise was designed to test the ability of SAC forces to react to emergency wartime conditions. In addition to providing aircrews with realistic training, Global Shield 80 provided training experience for support personnel, in­ cluding ground and missile crews. Pre-School vision and hearing test It is now a public health act that pre-schoolers must be screened for vision and hearing by either a doctor or a certified technician prior to school entry. In compliance with this law the Barry Eaton District Health Department is offering a make-up clinic the week ofAugust 11, for all Barry County school entrees. This clinic will be held at the Barry - Eaton District Health Department, 220 W. Court St., Hastings. Children will be screened by ap­ pointment only. Please call 945-9516 for an appointment. (8-5) Old Replaced • Old Repaired Gas Conversion Burners - AVAILABLE FOR ALL UNITS - (517)852-9231 GEORGE HERMENITT CASTLETON TOWNSHIP VOTERS We wish to express our gratitude to the residents and taxpayers of Castleton Township for the fine cooperation in the support of the Castleton, Maple Grove, Nashville Fire and Ambulance Depart­ ments. The one mill voted for fire equipment expires this year. We are requesting a renewal of three quarters of this one mill. One half a mill will be for fire equipment and one quarter a mill for ambulance equipment and operation. Approval of this will assure that Castleton Township can meet the ever-increasing cost of equip­ ing and operating these services. The Castleton, Maple Grove, Nashville Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Depart­ ments are among the finest. Your con­ tinued support is needed and will certainly be appreciated. The Castleton Township Board urges you to vote YES on this millage renewal. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. July X 1980 — Page 16 M.V. Teachers adopt a “No contract, No work stance, talks to resume Dressing with'a Delicious Difference The Maple Valley Education Association held a rare summer meeting last Friday evening to discuss the progress of contract talks with the board of education. The negotiations have progressed slowly and the two sides are not scheduled to meet again until August 15. Following the report on negotiations, the mem­ bership .voted unanimously For all those appetizing, extra-special salads yotill be concocting this summer, choose from the large selection of pourable dressing flavors at your supermarket or, concoct special and easy "mix-ups!" Conveniently create deliciously different new dressings for your salads by blending two Kraft pourable dressings together or by combining a favorite bottled dressing with Kraft real mayonnaise or Miracle Whip salad dressing. 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In groups of 190 to 200, the incoming students spend three days on campus % cup Kraft chunky or Roka Brand blue cheese dressing LETTERS HOME, Continued from page 3— suddenly, symbolically, a Coming Home dance for me, fun and friendly, in sharp contrast with the impersonal nature of political get togethers in Washington. The Washington Post article continued to jour-' nalize that you just can’t find the VFW floats, baton twirlers, “Uncle Sam sauntering down the Avenue” anymore. It sighed that that piece of American life has all but disappeared. But it takes looking beyond the Potomac River to towns like Albion, Nashville, Portage where local bands with names like “Sweet Corn” and “Whiskey Rum” tune up to “A” for sing alongs, dances, and con­ certs. As a man in Marshall said to me, “Independence Day Americana is alive and well in the Mid-west.” And I can’t imagine this political family celebrating the birth of our nation in any other way now than by taking our singularly unusual annual pilgrimage. Affectionately, Nina Wolpe of our liberty. it ...is to use it The privilege is the cornerstone The only way that we can lose VOTE in the AUG. 5th Primary Re-elect Edgar Fleetham — REPUBLICAN — Commissioner... District 1 (Roxand— Sunfield — Vermontville) Paid for by Edgar Fleetham -R. 1, Sunfield. Michigaan Country Comers FARM MARKET Now in TWO Locations MAIN STORE - M-66 and State Rd. 2 miles North of Nashville - Ph. 852-1945 HOURS: Mon.-Sat 10 to 6; Sun. 10:30 to 3:30 •LITTLE COUNTRY CORNERS 119 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9635 HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9 to 6; Closed Sunday. Fresh FRUITS & VEGETABLES BAKERY ITEMS • Hot Sandwiches • Pop • Fruit Drinks • Cheese • Fruit and Nut Mixes FRESH FROM THE GARDEH... PRODUCE Coming In!! GREEN BEANS for Canning soon!! Order NOW! to adopt a “No contract, No work” bargaining stance. According to a press release from the teachers’ association, the group “emphasizes its desire to reach a contract agreement; however, it would be foolish not to recognize the reality of the present situation. “The Association is firmly commited to settling the contract prior to the start of school,” the release said. I registering for classes, taking placement tests and meeting with academic advisors. In addition to the fresh­ men, approximately 1,800 transfer students have in­ tensive one-day orientation sessions during the summer. Fall semester classes at WMU begin September 4. Trouble indicated by lodged corn in county The .Eaton County Cooperative Extension has detected corn rootworm larvae in the county and urges growers to keep a close watch over their fields. The rootworms are a problem where corn follows corn in the rotation, and no soil insecticide was used at planting. Allen Krizek, County Extension Director, says the late planting of some corn fields means that these fields may be silking at the time of adult emergence and subject to grain set injury. The adult rootworm beetles feed oh the silks and prevent kernal development. Corn rootworm damage can now be detected by checking fields for lodged corn. The larvae tunnel and prune the roots of corn thereby weakening its standing ability. Krizek advises growers to take no action now, but to wait till the time of silking. If 4-5 rootworm beetles per ear can be detected, a foliar insecticide should be ap­ plied. Corn should not be planted in the infected field the following year. times for steam i canners questioned? j *Preserving 4 The New Steam canners for acid foods use small amounts of water and steam (NOT pressure) in place of the water bath method in which cans are covered with boiling - water for a prescribed period. Sharon Kennedy, MSU Specialist, warns that the processing times given by their manufacturers are not adequate to'kill yeasts and molds which cause acid foods to spoil. This in­ formation came from a pilot study recently reported at the Institute of Food Technologists. “When considering equipment for food preservation, we recom­ mend pressure canners for all low-acid foods and a water bath above the tops of the jars for acid foods,” says Ann Ross, Eaton County Extension Home Economist. All home canned foods need processing to prevent spoilage. It is easy, fun and economical to learn safe methods for preserving food for future use. County woman to preside over state homemakers group Mrs. Marian Tirrell, was elected recently to serve as president of the Michigan Association of Extension Homemakers. Marian and her husband Jack, are a well known farming family in the Charlotte area. Being President of a statewide organization of about 10,000 members will involve working closely with Michigan State University’s Cooperative Extension Service leaders - especially Dr. Doris Wetters and other Family Living program leaders. The Extension Homemakers have long been an important part of the outreach for the Family Living Program.. Marian is an active member of the Carmel Extension Homemakers club, and has held county, area, and state offices with the Extension Homemakers. She recently was one of a group to go with Extension Director Gordon Guyer to Washington D.C. in support of Extension programs. Now is time to check your child’s immunization record Have your ninth' grade students had their Tetanus and Diphtheria booster? Has your child entering Kindergarten this fall had his-her required im­ munizations? Do you have a new baby in the family who needs to start his-her DPT and Polio senes? Are you sure your other children are caught up to date? If not, please see your family, physician or attend Health' Department Im­ munization clinics at the following locations and dates: Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 528 Beech Street, Charlotte: Wednesday, August 6th from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church on M-100, one block north of Saginaw in Grand Ledge: Wednesday, August 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 220 W. Court St., Hastings: Mon­ day, August 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30p.m. Fox named to honor roll Theodore P. Fox, son of Mr. William S. Fox of 421 Third St. in Vermontville, has been named to the honor roll at Trinity University in San Antonio for academic work during the recent spring semester. Fox is a senior sociology major and is a graduate of Maple Valley High School. To be placed on the honor roll, full-time students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.6. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Wednesday, July 30 - Vegetable Muck Research Farm Field Day, MSU Muck Farm, Laingsburg August 1-2 - Michigan Polled Hereford Preview Show, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, August 1 - 4-H Camp Applications due at Cooperative Extension Service Office. Friday, August 1 - 7-8 a.m. “Canning & Freezing Mini Demonstration” at the Country Mill, 4648 Otto Rd., Charlotte. Learn tips on safe food preservation. Public welcomed. Monday, August 4-8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday; August 5-2-5:00 p.m. Crops Weed Control Tour. Farm tours in Eaton Rapids, Olivet and Charlotte. Friday, August 8 - 4-H Photos for State 4-H Photo Exhibition, due at the Eaton Co. Cooperative Extension Office. Monday, August 11 -7:30 p.m. Poultry Judging Workshop, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte Thursday, August 14-7:30 p.m. Horse Development Com­ mittee Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. August 16-17 - Michigan State Sheep Show, Ionia. Monday, August 18-7:30 p.m. Eaton Co. Fairboard Meeting, 'Fair Office, Fairgrounds. August 18-19 - State 4-H Dairy Goat Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 18-21 - Dairy Days and Michigan 4-H Livestock Expo, MSU; East.Lansing. Tuesday, August 19-7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Com­ mittee Meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, Tuesday, August 19 - State 4-H Rabbit Expo, MSU, East Lansing. Tuesday, August 19 - State 4-H Horse Show, MSU, East Lansing. Wednesday, August 20 - State 4-H Shooting Sports Tour­ nament, Ingham Co. Conservation Club. August 20-21 - State 4-H Veterinary Science Fair, MSU, East Lansing. Thursday, August 21 - State 4-H Poultry Expo, MSU, East Lansing. Saturday, August 23-Teen Club Trip to Michigan State Fair, Detroit August 23-31 - Michigan State Fair, Detroit. From experience, a funeral director is often able to detect an abnormal grief situation one that borders on mental illness. He can then direct that person to a. proper professional - psycholo­ gist, doctor, minister - for counseling. This is one part of the role and responsibility of the funeral director. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 'Voqf' FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 �THANK YOU 1980 4-H and F.F.A. MARKET LIVESTOCK BUYERS The support of the following businessmen and citizens for the purchase of 4-H and F.F.A. Livestock project animals at the Eaton County 4-H Fair was greatly appreciated by all exhibitors! A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL” — Champion & Reserve Buyers were: HOGS Owner Buyer Grand Champion Carcass Reserve Champion Carcass Grand Champion Market Hog Reserve Champion Market Hog Grand Champion Pen Reserve Champion Pen Onna Lehman, Charlotte Mark Murphy, Olivet Sheri Day, Olivet Mark Murphy, Olivet John Page, Olivet Sheri Day, Olivet Irish Hill Feed Lot, Olivet Irish Hill Dairy Farm, Olivet Hanna's Locker, Sunfield Charlotte Tire Co., Charlotte Mi. Livestock Exch., Battle Creek SNB Bank & Trust, Bellevue Branch Tara Garnant, Charlotte Jim Mott, Olivet Beth Bosworth, Charlotte Carla Maurer, Olivet Tim Calender, Pennfield Animal Hspt. Bellevue J.R. Fueslein, Charlotte P.C.A. & F.L.B., Charlotte Ernie Nash & The Pour House, Grand Champion Market Hog: Exhibitor, Diamondale STEERS; Champion Carcass Reserve Champion Carcass Grand Champion Reserve Champion LAMBS; Champion Carcass Reserve Champion Carcass Grand Champion Reserve Champion Grand Champion Pen Reserve Champion Pen Cindy Wetzel, Vermontville Dennis Dingman, Bellevue Jeff Gordeneer, Charlotte Beth Bosworth, Charlotte Beth Bosworth, Charlotte Steve Gordeneer, Charlotte Wayne Howard Const., Charlotte Bellevue Milling, Bellevue Felpausch, Grand Ledge Felpausch Food Center, Charlotte Fred Good Angus Farm, Charlotte Lake Odessa Livestock, Lake O Sheri Day, Olivet. Buyer, Hanna''s Locker, Sunfield. POULTRY; Champion Roaster Pen Reserve Champion Pen Champion Fryer Pen Gary Patterson, Eaton Rapids Marty Binkowski, Eaton Rapids Eric Brown, Vermontville / Maurice Squires, Lansing Ernie Nash, Diamondale Elfring-Spaulding Realtors, Ins. and Auctions, Bellevue Robert Binkowski, Eaton Rapids Carl Binkowski, Eaton Rapids Reserve Champion Pen RABBITS; Champion Pen Scott Gilding, Charlotte Harold Dingman Auctioneer, Bellevue Grand Champion Steer exhibitor, Beth Bosworth, Charlotte. Buyer, Production Credit Association & Federal Land Bank, Charlotte. ®*JX***i JX RJ2J5* "R'•J2J J"2‘“Jiw5X SKggJ* Grand Champion Market Lamb: Exhibitor bO|itaM0te asSH^ ■MaWifMc CT! ■Sat«DBy&ilSw,i®,6i ESI •to (j.SW(iW&nK» Jeff Gordeneer, Charlotte. Felpausch of Grand Ledge. Champion Pm of Rabbits: Exhibitor, Scott Gilding, Charlotte. Buyer, Har­ old Dingman, Auctioneer, Bellevue. Buyer, Olivet Buyers Lake Odessa Livestock Charlotte Buyers Battle Creek Buyers Battle Creek Pet Hospital Michigan Livestock Exchange Mel Barton Service Station Maintenance Reginal F. Woolner Don Jordan Scotty Woolner Bellevue Buyers Duane Brandt Earl Boehmer Great Lakes Federal Bellevue Milling Elfring-Spaulding Realtors Insurance & Auctions Harrold Messenger SNB Bank & Trust - Bellevue Branch Felpausch Food Center Martin Lesher Jim Calendar • Pennfield Animal Hospital Duane Davidson Fruin Pharmacy Harold Dingman Grand Ledge Clay Products Elwood & Ruth King Les & Mary Lou Searls Felpausch Food Center Albert Shoal Barnes Angus Farms Patterson, Eaton Rapids. Maurice Squires, Lansing. Lake Odessa Buyers Dr. Douglas Vanator Olivet Machine Tool & Engineering Co. Rennick Associates Inc. Teresa Schaffer Dean Shrontz Roger Page Parrott Agency Olivet State Bank Lake & Piepkow Jerry Wine Irish Hill Dairy Farm Irish Hill Feedlot Day's Swine Farm Grand Ledge Buyers Champion Roaster Fen: Exhibitor, Gary Stewart Conklin Gale Shumaker Hisler Country Sales Nancy Diuble John Connors John O’Bryant Jane Kellogg Federal Land Bank Dennis Wells - A&B Realty John Locke American Bank of Charlotte C. K. Morton Production Credit Assoc. Don Shepard Rodger Garnant Eaton Farm Bureau Bill Lowe Carl Rochester Powers Agency Andrew Wawiernia Eaton Place Restaurant Minor Walton Guy Walters Herbert Hillard David Lyons Betty Letson Smeits Farm Dillinger Trailer Sales Michigan National Bank Filbert Construction Company James Shatluck Michigan Vet Supply Company Felpausch Food Center Eaton County Farm Bureau Membership A&B Realty Country House Interiors Eaton County Abstract Buyer, Spaulding Realtors, Insurance & Auc­ tions, Bellevue. Shopping Guide J. W. Webster J. R. Fueslein, Inc. Brown's Pharmacy Quentin Bosworth Fred Good Angus Farms Chris MacGregor Baird's Angus Maurer Farm Center Pray Funeral Home Duane Hice John Simpson Williams Farm Machinery Mr. & Mrs. Harold Satterly Mike Lahr - Mike's Automotive Gary Walters Harold Stewart - A&B Realty Lucile Halsey Wayne Howard Const. Don Terrill • Acco Seeds John Lehman William C. Freeman Barton Jones Langmaack Trucking Jack Tirrell Charlotte Tire Tom & Carolyn Mahon D. J. Party Store Denny Perry Lansing Buyers Steve Thelen Maurica Squires Bernadine Leatherbery Glenn Trainer Quality Farm & Fleet Abby Distributing Glenn Bartlett Gary Burres Dimondale Buyers Ernest Nash Pour House Maumee, Ohio Buyers The Anderson’s Paw Paw Buyers Emmett Wilson Potterville Buyers Triple M Quarter Horses Springport Buyers Dowding Tool Prod Ithaca Buyers Dilts & Wetzel Mfg. Co. Sunfield Buyers Hanna's Locker Vermontville Buyers Eaton Rapids Buyers Citizens Elevators Dale Wetzel Carl Binkowski Felpausch Food Center Dennis Bodell Cards Food Locker American Bank and Trust Marvin May Phinney & Heminger Reality Neal Rogers A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO: Our Auctioneers ... Marshall Buyers Dale Hoffman Alice Marshall Warren W. Austraw Wayland Buyers John Stamm Equipment Co. Harold Dingman, Byron Waddell, Larry Spaulding & Steve Stanton,- Production Credit Assoc, for clerking the sale; Bud Shoal, Hans & Bob Langmaack, truckers. �wt, NaahviHc, Wedneadey July 30. 1980 — Page 18 The Maple Vah Peace United Methodist to hold 3-day bible school The United Peace Methodist Church. at Barryvi lie i* sponsoring a Jdaj Vacation Bibie School. Wetfaesdsy, Thursday and Friday, August 13, 14 and IS. It will be held at the church fran « M to 11:30 a m each day. Theme is “Children of the Bible", led by Dorothy and Karen Swift, missionaries with Child Evangelism Fellowship. and will indude Singing. Bible and which will go to the CEF Missionary Program Bide School will conclude with a picnic at Charlton Park on Friday, August IS and parents are invited Peace Sunday School win pay the S2 (Xi park admission fee for each volunteer driver. Peace United Methodist Church is located at 6043 Scott Rd., 4 miles west of Nashville, corner of M-79 and Barryville Road, and all Missionary Stories. Bible boys and girls who will be and Sung Drills. Crafts and entering Kindergarten this Refreshments Freewill fall, on up thru Junior High, offerings are encouraged are invited. (B-6> Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Caff...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 Auto Service CENTER — HELD JULY 15,1980 — A special meeting of the Nashville Village Council held Tuesday. July 15, 1980 at the Community Center at 7:30 p.m. was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Rizor, Hughes, Babcock, Tobias and Hinckley. Absent Curtis. Also present were Village Attorney David Dimmers and Attorney Richard Wendt and Bruce Kuffer. The purpose of this special meeting was to award bids for the sewer construction project. Motion by Rizor supported by Hughes: Whereas, the Village of Nashville has received bids on Contracts 1, 2, and 3 for the Village of Nashville Wastewater Col­ lection and Treatinent Project No. C262834 03, and WHEREAS, the low bid prices are within the range of available local financing and WHEREAS, our consulting engineer and special legal counsel has recommended the contracts be awarded to the low responsive, responsible bidders, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Village of Nashville hereby accepts the bids of, and awards the contracts to the following bidders: Contract No. 1 to Dunigan Bros., Inc. of 911 E. South Street, Jackson, Michigan in the amount of $1,127.223.00. Contract No. 2 to Dunigan Bros., Inc. of 911 E. South Street, Jackson, Michigan in the amount of $178,772.00. Contract No. 3 to Normco Construction, Inc. of 260 W. Euclid, Jackson, Michigan in the amount of $2,177,777,00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THE AWARD OF SAID CONTRACTS IS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Farmers Home Administration. All ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Harold Christiansen, President Date: July 24, 1980 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk RESOLUTION • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS •BRAKES We will be CLOSED June 28 to July 14 Minutes of Special Meeting — — jJA A// Use your Mobil Credit Cord or BonkAmoricord (VISA) Trowbridge Service TO THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF... NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN WHEREAS, the Village Council of Nashville, Michigan has been requested to abolish the alley hereinafter described; WHEREAS, said Council deems it advisable to vacate, dis* continue ond abolish that portion of East Alley which runs between Phillips Street ond Cleveland Street; NOW, TMfREFOAf. IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Village Council of Nashville Michigan, deems it advisable to vacate, discontinue and abolish that portion of East Alley which run* between Phillips Street and Cleveland Street, and Said Council doe* hereby appoint and set the date of August 14, 1980. at 7:00 p.m. at the Regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council at the Community Center in Nash­ ville, Michigan, when said Council shall meet and hear objection* to said vocation, discontinuance and abolishment, and a copy of this resolution shall be published at least seven (7) day* in advance of such meeting one (1) time in the Maple Valley News and a copy of this resolution shall be posted in the Clerk's Office of the Village of Nashville, Michigan. Adopted this 24 day of July, 1980. AYES: Helen Curtis John Hughes Forrest Babcock Carl Tobias Raymond Hinckley ABSENT:-Calvin Rizor 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 NAYS: None Harold Christiansen, Village Council President Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk - Nashville, Michigan Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held July 10, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at the Com­ munity Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present Curtis, Hughes, Rizor, Babcock, Tobias, and Hinckley. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Curtis, to hold a special meeting Tuesday, July 15, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nashville Community Center. Purpose: to award bids for sewer construction project. All ayes. Motion carried. GENERAL P0UCEDEPARTMENT Michigan Bell .......... Cons. Power (Office Cons. Power (St. Lgts.) Hostings Sanitary Service ................... The Hecker Agency... Maple Valley News... Doubleday Bros. & Co Blue Cross/Blue Shield At CARL'S SUPERMARKET, INC.. NASHVILLE We have a shipment of CHILDREN’S FALL CLOTHES For School! Excellent Quality ★ Reasonable Price NOTICE — Nashville Cub Scouts will be recycling papers in the fall but ’til Sept, we have no place to collect them. If you have papers and can store them ’til Sept., please do. . THANKS... The Cubs 7th annual Island Art Fair The 7th annual Island Art Fair, sponsored by Ledge Craft Lane Ltd., will be held Saturday, August 2 (note date change from July 26) at 10 a.m. ’til 7 p.m. at Island Park, downtown Grand Ledge. Over 100 artists and craftsmen. Ride the paddleboat. Free admission, parking, bus ride, and musical entertainment. In case of rain, the event will be held in the Grand Ledge High School Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl’s NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them tri paper! • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL’S Super Market Monday Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. 1,575.00 ..... 85.00 ... 149.34 ....... 7.16 .. 507.24 GARACE B EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell............. ..... 46.66 Consumers Power..... ..... 53.14 Carl’s Markets, Inc...... ..... 22.99 Todd Automotive Inc... ....... 8.60 Valley Industrial Prod ... 38.13 Nashville Hardware... ..... 37.57 Kent Oil Company........... 303.70 Powers Shell Service......... 10.10 Michigan Bell ..................... 29.39 Kent Oil Company.......... 368.48 General Electric ................. 13.20 Simon Pharmacy (Dry Cleaning)......... .. 6.60 WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell (Water 6.80 Michigan Bell (Sewer) ...... 18.99 Cons. Power (Water)...... 272.50 Cons. Power (Sewer)......123.56 Nashville Hardware. ...13.32 Simon Pharmacy...... ..... 49 U.S. Postmaster....... ...45.20 Lonny Kienutske....... .... 7.55 Chempace ................. . 327.28 Total Communications......15.00 Appraisal Associates, Inc. 170.00 PARKS DEPARTMENT STREET DEPARTMENT Nashville Hardware.. 11.70 Nashville Co-Operative Elevato 62.00 The following bills were presented and motion by Curtis, supported by Rizor that they be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for same. All ayes. Motion carried. Police report for the month of June 1980 was given by Sgt. Gene Koetje. The Department of Public Works report for the month of June 1980 was read by Ray Hinckley, Chair­ man of the D.P.W. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Rizor that Street Administrator be allowed to sign the job forms for the Federal Funded sign program, through the State of Michigan - Total project cost $11,800 - Village share 22.77%. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Curtis to adopt the construction safety program for the regulatory sign program Federal project No. 505-8 (109) project no. 016089A. All ayes. Motion carried. President Christiansen appointed Leon Frith and Carl Tobias and John Hughes to meet with two rep­ resentatives from Maple Grove and Castleton Town­ ships on Monday, July 21, 1980 at 8:00 p.m. to invest­ igate Transfer Station Agreement. Motion by Hughes, supported by Hinckley to send a letter to Terry Hartmen of the D.N.R. regarding com­ pliance to letter dated June 17, 1980 regarding the Nashville Sanitary Landfill and Transfer station. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Tobias to pay the quarterly payment to the Nashville Maple Grove Cas­ tleton Fire Board of $1,600,00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Babcock, supported by Rizor to pay the quarterly payment of $750.00 to the Lakeview Ceme­ tery Board. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: July 24, 1980 Community Events . . 4.36 49.45 .. 830.45 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Minutes of Special Meeting How much energy is a kilowatt hour? In a recent article entitled “Vermontville youths were among participants of summer school ’80,” Curt Tuckey’s response to a question about the energy in a kilowatt-hour should have read “three point six times ten to the sixth kilogram meters squared per second squared ” The, statement was correctly submitted for publication by the Coor­ dinator fqr Gifted and Talented from Eaton In­ termediate Schoo] District; however, because our equipment is not geared for printing the form of the quantity as it was given, a production adaptation resulted in a different meaning when the story was published. The article ap­ peared in the July 16 issue of the Maple Valley News. — HELD JULY 8, 1980 A special meeting of the Nashville Village Council held Tuesday, July 8, 1980 at Nashville Village Hall was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present were Babcock, Curtis, Hinckley and Tobias. Absent were Hughes and Rizor. Meeting time 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the special meeting was to hire an attorney to work on the MBE portion of the bids for the sewer project. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Curtis to hire Richard A. Wendt, Attorney with Clary, Nantz, Wood, Hoffius, Rankin and Cooper Attornies at Law to do a MBE Review and provide an opinion for the proposed EPA project to be submitted to the Village of Nash­ ville and our consultant Williams and Works as a part of the overall contract award process that our consul­ tants Williams and Works will finalize. All ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Date: July 24, 1980 Harold Christiansen, president Susan M. 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'dfrr*n 49058 PERMIT N® 7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 108, No. 10 — Wednesday, August 6, 1980 Story Hour tots frolic at picnic in the park by Susan Hinckley Children’s Story Hour, a traditional July program at Putnam Public Library in Nashville, concluded its 1980 session with a picnic at Putnam Park last Tuesday. Games and contests preceeded enjoyment of noon “sack lunch” brought by the youngsters. Beverage was furnished by the local Friends of the Library. The FOL had direction of the summer program, conducting classes each Tuesday morning at the library. Stories, movies and crafts were on the agenda. Youngsters from 4 years through first grade were treated to a program based on the Mickey Mouse theme. The “Me” concept, stressing self-awareness and self-confidence, was the theme of the program for children from second through fourth grades. Youngsters in the 5th and 6th grade division used their time at Story Hour to write and case a play based on the lives of Charles and Agnes Putnam, who bequeathed their home to the Village of Nashville for use as a public library. merchants receive survey sheets for downtown revitalization- 5402 Thomas Kostosky, plan­ ner-designer with Gove Associates, Inc., was in town Friday to distribute mer­ chant survey sheets to Nashville businessmen. The survey ' is one of the in preliminary steps revitalization of the downtown area. Gove, a Kalamazoo engineering firm, was recently awarded a $7,500 contract to design a master plan for development of Nashville’s business district. The cost of the program is federally funded, as one of many projects recently approved for the greater Nashville area, including the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove, under a $405,000 Community Development Grant. Costs of for low-income homeowners implementing the plan rests in the greater Nashville with the property owners. area. Many of these im­ In addition to Gove design provements have already plan, other projects ap­ been completed or are proved under the HUD grant currently under way by area include construction of a new contractors. ambulance station in Nash­ In - the downtown ville; building a new Maple development plan, Gove has Grove Twp. Hall and already prepared photos of Community Center inside the existing Main Street the village; improvements district. Kostosky expects at Putnam Public Library, the merchant surveys to be and aid in developing the completed in about a week. Riverside Recreational Plans also call for a market survey of local residents. Park. A new ambulance to serve Kostosky said he hopes to Castleton-Maple Grove and establish an information Nashville has already been center for local merchants delivered and largely and citizens, at some con­ financed by the HUD grant. venient public place such as More than half of the total Putnam Public Library. grant has been allocated to Plans are under way to make update sub-standard housing such arrangements. “We would always have in­ formation there about what’s going on (in the master plan project),” said Kostosky. He is also hoping such a center could serve as a base of operations for him during his upcoming visits to Nash­ ville, while the plan is being developed. Kostosky said he will be meeting soon with a local citizen-merchant ad­ visory board, probably after the business survey is completed next week, for an update on the project. School to tentatively open on August 26 Tom Kostosky, left, of Gove Associates presents a merchant survey Friday to Jerry Johnson, proprietor of Johnson's Furniture. The forms were a preliminary step in development of a federally-funded master design plan for Nashville's business district. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Boys and girls competed in the ball-throwing contest on the shuffleboard court at Putnam Park. The library facility was opened in 1923 and Children’s Story Hour was instituted shortly thereafter. The costumed skit produced by the youngsters is expected to be presented during Nashville’s upcoming 1980 Harvest Festival, Sept. 19-20. The total attendance during the July story hour was 350. FOL members assisting at Tuesday’s picnic event were Joy Peake; Jill Cardenas; Merry Lee Ossenheimer; Mary Hay; Darlene Scramlin; Pam White; Sandy Schaub; and Junior members: Jill Peake; Marcia Bishop; Jim Hay; and Ray Ashcraft. Mrs. Scramlin also noted that Loretta Meehan has been a regular FOL helper at all the earlier Story Hour sessions. Kids are people too!, proclaims the T-shirt of this little miss at Tuesday's Story Hour picnic. More photos on page 7 — Vermontville plans a community birthday for two 100-year-old ladies Two Vermontville natives will hit the 100-year mark this month and the com­ munity isn’t about to let the occasion slip by without fanfare. Having one 100-year-old resident is pretty special, but having two is extra unique, says Mrs. Ingrid Northrup who has helped organize plans for a memorable birth­ day party for them. Ethel Gaut and Mina Barnes are the honored ladies. Ethel will celebrate her 100th on August 13 and Mina’s birthday is August 17. In tribute to the women, there will be a community birthday party with the public invited to attend a reception and “card shower” from 2 to 4 p.m-. Sunday, August 17 in the Griswold room of the First Congregational Church. Because the ladies enjoy receiving greeting cards, those who attend the celebration are asked to bring cards instead of gifts. Football practice starts next week- At this time, plans are being made for students at Football season is upon us! Maple Valley to start back to All of the teams in southern school with a full day on lower Michigan will begin Tuesday, August 26. practice next week, in­ Lockers and schedules for cluding Maple Valley. Jr. and Sr. High will be The Lions’ first practice available at the high school will be Monday .August 11, at office from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 8 a.m. for all varsity and noon, and 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 junior varsity players. p.m. beginning Monday, Anyone interested in playing August 18. Also at this time should attend this practice or new students should enroll contact Dan Watson at 852and register for clashes. The Lion schedule includes Bellevue and Olivet for the first time in several years. Bellevue Will be the Maple Valley heme opener on September 5 and Olivet will be the Lions final game on October 31. _ Between those two games, the Liotfs will play Portland, Lakeview, Saranac, Montabella< Carson City and Central Montcalm of the TCAA and non-league rival Pennfield. Those who would like a preview of the Lion team can watch Maple Valley scrimmage Perry High School at Perry on August 28 at 7 p.m. The Lions have several letter winner? returning from last year's team, inCont. page 7 — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, August 6, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News A “Runaway” story of nearly a century ago was related in a letter received last week from Kenneth A. Meade, a Nashville native now of Franklin. He said he had read with interest the recent Memories article about runaway horses. “I have among my keepsakes a copy of the Nashville News for Saturday, Sept. 18,1880,” wrote Meade. “On its front page is an article headed Frightful Runaway.” He noted that it was about a horse that ran away as it was being driven by his grand­ mother, Hannah Blaisdell Robinson, from Nashville to the family farm northwest of town. “The horse became frightened at a new fly net it was wearing,” continued Meade. “It ran out of control down Middle Street on to Reed Street, smashed the buggy and broke Grand­ mother’s leg.” According to the News account, Mrs. Robinson received treat­ ment for the injury from a Dr. Young. Meade kindly offered to send us a Xerox copy of that story. Another reader who ex­ pressed appreciation for the recent Memories article on runaways was Mrs. Gayion (Marie) Fisher of Nashville. She found the name of her grandfather, John Snore, in that piece. It was his team that staged the spectacular 1908 runaway down Washington Street, starting at the Appelman store on Main and proceeding east at a hectic pace and damaging house and yards en route. The wagon was partly demolished, the harness was ruined, and one of the horses was severely injured in the process. Marie said she remembers her grandfather was noted for always owning a sharp looking team, highly admired by others. Thanks to Kenneth Meade and Marie Fisher for sharing their own special memories with us. Readers* comments on any of the Memories stories are always welcome. Mrs. Lawrence (Bessie) Friddle of near Lacey is home now after recent surgery at the Battle Creek Sanitarium Hospital. She expects to undergo an ad­ ditional operation soon for removal of a kidney. During Mrs. Friddles Friddles’’ recent surgery all of her family was present, including Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson,* Mrs. Myrtle Shanteau - and Richard Sexton, all of Wiednman . near Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. Jeanette Friddle and Mrs. Linda Friddle, both of rural Nash­ ville. David Ackett -of rural Nashville is home after several days confinement at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, due to com­ plications which, developed after he was struck in the leg with a baseball during summer league play. A blood clot caused fluid to collect in his lungs. Dave is now continuing to recover at home. Bulldozing and leveling is underway again at the park site being developed by the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., west of the Main Street stores. With funds recently received from the Dept, of Natural Resources, the local non­ profit organization hopes to have a ball diamond, players benches and bleachers in on the site before fall. Future Swnmeftfime Styling Come in and have your hair shaped and styled for a breezy and easy sum­ mer of no-hair­ care worries! The Mirrors image" „xiie miiaolc miaae„ — OLIVET — _ NASHVILLE — 616-749-9962 517-852-9192 plans call for additional recreational facilities to be added to the park adjacent to the Thornapple River. After all heavy equipment work is completed, the site will be fenced. Mrs. Ednah Me Connell, a former local resident now of Battle Creek, was in Nash­ ville recently for a 2-week visit with her sister, Mrs. Viola Beystrum. While here, the two ladies packed a Sunday dinner and called on Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nash­ ville, who is recuperating at home following hip surgery earlier this summer. Mr. and Mrs. Will (Beth) Suntken of Nashville at­ tended the wedding Friday, July 25, of their grand­ daughter, Amanda Jean Suntken to Zachary Scott Ferris. The ceremony was held at the Le Valley United Methodist Church in Ionia, followed by a reception at the Lake Odessa Community Center. Amanda is the daughter of David and Linda Suntken of Sunfield. The Nashville Garden Club will meet Tuesday, August 5, atll:45a.m. on the west side of the local United Methodist Church for an auto trip to Hastings. After lunch at Kentucky Fried Chicken, the group will tour the Misty Morning Farm, growers of organic herbs, located north of Hastings. Mrs.. Flossie Richards is chairperson of the event. A recent houseguest of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville was Mrs. Jean Reid, local, who stayed the week prior to her marriage Saturday to Ernie Withey of Kalamo. Jean and Ernie were Sunday dinner guests, July 27, at the Clarence Reid home. Bill and Velva Bitgood of Nashville will be celebrating their 50th wedding an­ niversary with a Sunday afternoon open house at their home August 17. The celebration of their July 4 anniversary was delayed somewhat by Bill’s recent surgery, but he is very much improved now. Bill and the former Velva Penfold were married in 1930 in Nashville and have resided here most of their married life. Senior high youths of the Nashville Baptist Church, will depart from the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, for a 3-day stay at Cedar Point Amusement Park at Sandusky, Ohio. The trip will be made by church bus. By Susan Hinckley Debbie Morawski of Nash­ ville was the weekly weight loss winner when “God’s No­ Munch Bunch” met for their weigh-in last Monday at the Nashville Baptist Church. Debbie had shed four and three-quarter pounds in one week. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald (Jane) Shoup of Nashville drove to Indiana last Wed­ nesday to attend the famous Shipshewana flea market and auction. En route, the Shoups noticed considerable tree damage in the Schoolcraft and Constantine area caused by the severe thunderstorms that recently raked southern lower Michigan. They also spotted a tin roof that had been literally “rolled up” by the intense wind. Edvard Javurek of Charv. Nova Ues u Breclav, Czechoslavakia is scheduled to arrive in Nashville on August 5th for a 20-day visit with his cousins, the Leo Marisch family and Helen and Leon Ackett and family. This is Edvard’s first trip to America. His cousin Leo visited 'him in Czechoslavakia last year. Edvard is married and the father of two children, and is employed as a waiter in his native country. He speaks no English. Edvard’s flight to America lands in New York; he will come to Michigan via Detroit and Lansing where his local relatives will greet him. Pastor Roger and Norma Claypool and children, former Nashville residents who recently moved to Abingdon, Virginia, were back in town last weekend for the wedding of her mother, Mrs. Jean Reid, to Ernest~Withey of Kalamo. Rev. Claypool officiated at the ceremony Saturday at the Nashville Baptist Church, where he formerly served as Youth Pastor. In honor of the Claypools visit “home,” the Monday Night Special gathered for a jam session Friday night at Nashville’s Community Center building in Putnam Park. Pastor Claypool is a former member of the local bluegrass and gospel music group. Mri-s and Mrs. Fred (Marguerite) Ackett of Nashville, attended the Satterly family reunion Sunday, July 27, at the Morrell Hall east of Ver­ montville. There were 54 present for the occasion. Mrs. Gloria Johncock returned home to Nashville last week after a stay at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, where she un­ derwent her 6th operation for a rare arthritic condition in her hands. At this writing she is still wearing bandages and has pins inserted in the joints of her fingers. They are to come out later, as are the many stitches required in the surgery. Best wishes to Gloria for a very speedy recovery of good health. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth “Ted” Mix and Mrs. Ona Hinckley, all of Nashville, enjoyed a recent family gathering at the Gun Lake cottage ofMrs. Guy Hummel of Charlotte. Also present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Fay Hummel of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Martisch of Battle Creek. Seventy-one were present for the Jarrard family reunion held at the Maple Leaf Grange Hall near Maple Grove last Sunday, July 27. The gathering had been planned for Classic Park in Woodland but was changed due to inclement weather. Folks from the Grass Lake and Jackson area were present as well as those from the Nashville vicinity. Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville received word last Tuesday of the death of her cousin, Orville Pursell of Zephyrhills, Florida. He is a former Barry County resident, having lived on Charlton Park Road. At this writing, services were being planned at Hastings. The Nashville Senior Citizen’s Nutrition Site was brightened last week by colorful glads in shades of peach and white, furnished by Clifford Brooks of Nash­ ville. The flowers were among many Clifford has blossoming in his garden HOMEMAKERS! Supplement your family income with a job that's FUN! Be your own boss. Work your own hours dernonstrating MERRI­ MAC Toys and Gifts on party plan. High­ est commission. No investment, deliver­ ing or collecting. Call toll free to 1-800-553-9066 or write: MERRI-MAC 801 Jackson, Dubuque, IA. 52001 AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UHITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.; 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School ..11 a.m.. Holy.Day Masses (14 mile East of M-66,5 miles south of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship the evening before Sunday.............. 6 p.m. Sunday School.. 10 a.m. Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m. Morning Service . 11 a.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Evening Service ..7 p.m. Sun. A.M. Worship.. 9s 15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH PASTOR AAARVIN POTTER REV. PAUL L. BOGER FIRST CONGREGATIOHAL CHURCH ' 110 South Main, , Vermontville now. Mrs. Ennis (Francis) Fleming, a former Nashville resident' now of Phoenix, Arizona, was in town last Tuesday to call on old neigh­ bors and friends, including the Otto Dahms, the Arthur Batemans, the Leslie Boldreys and the John Hamps. Mrs. Fleming was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Janice Stutz and two sons of near Phoenix. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville were Tuesday evening supper guests of their spn and family, Vernon and Jo Anne Reid and children of Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hinckley of Nashville en­ joyed a recent trip to Niagara Falls. They went by way of Port Huron, crossing the Blue Water Bridge into Canada and traveling on the Queen’s Highway.- At the falls, they toured the Niagara Falls _ Museum located at the Canadian end of the Rainbow Bridge. Founded in 1827, the museum has been moved from Canada to America and back .again in its long history. Among the signatures of famous visitors to the museum are those of King Edward VII, Abraham Lincoln, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, Jenny Lind and P. T. Barnum. In the Daredevil Hall of Fame at the museum, exhibits por­ tray the saga of adventurous men and women who defied death to catapult over the falls in contraptions ranging from large rubber balls to wooden barrels to steel drums. The first successful trip over the mighty Niagara was made by a matronly Michigan schoolteacher, Anna Edson Taylor, in October 1901. Bruised and battered, she emerged from her wooden barrel some CHURCH OFTHEHAZARENE PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting. 7 p.m. - REV. J. G. BOOMER Sunday School ... 10 a.m. . Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School... 10 a.m. Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: Church School ... 10 a.m.Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. AM APMM SService Seerrvvicicee ......... 11171 a.m. pa.m.m..Church Worship.. 11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m.Morning Worship . 11 a.m. UHITED METHODIST CHURCH Evening Worship .. 7 p.m .Wed. Service......... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Prayer Meeting... 7 p.m. Assistant.. .Don Roscoe Worship.................. 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service... 11 a.m. Rev. Richard Wadsworth PASTOR RANDY REED REV. MOLLY TURNER REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING P.M. worship......... Wednesday Evening p.m. South Main, Vermontville �iC'.S^k} \ ■ *v\3 >{SS>! I (£5 Ik SiS. iS. •'t ak ak Am hi ik tj£S; iZ ; i& i ? S•»“ • ks*xj •*! SJL 7S JJ ** 7 J Lc“l®U 5, .*p!nai" lB *pU!nfaii" lBll MMUfibil ,*■*•!*» ■ । £5 WtaiW ♦* taWrcgfi a ’ r.saaste ®> w■ihiitt# ras Itta rate iVs In E® Iijh,! m Hrft.Mi u M,lts^h n kmda We three hours after it had been set loose in the Upper River. After her daring exploit, Mrs. Taylor gained national fame as the “Queen of the Mist”, but she was destined to die in poverty several years later. The Hinckleys also enjoyed an excursion of Goat Island before leaving the falls for their journey home via New York, Penn­ sylvania and Ohio. Rieth-Riley Construction of Battle Creek was in town last Wednesday to seal coat the length of Phillips Street, from Reed to Sherman, and to blacktop a small villageowned lot behind the Masonic Temple. The parking area, adjacent to Water Alley, is used frequently by senior citizens attending the daily nutrition program in the building. Tim Curtis of rural Nash­ ville and his friend, Janet, were recent afternoon callers on his grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville. Gail Jones of Santa Bar­ bara, California, was a Sunday afternoon caller on her grandmother, Mrs. Caroline Jones of Nashville. Accompanying Gail on the visit here were her parents, Robert and Hilda Jones of near Battle Creek. A recent guest of Mrs. Gladys Histead of Nashville was her aunt, Mrs. Jeanette Williams, who is in Michigan for several weeks to visit friends and relatives. Mrs. Williams lives in California. Mrs. Mildred Bursley and Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis, both of Nashville, were in Bellevue last Tuesday for a pleasant afternoon of visiting with Mrs. Mary Dye. Sunday afternoon callers on Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades of Nashville were their daughter and son-in­ law, Ruth Ann and Jim King of Bellevue. Rev. and Mrs. Rhoades recently received word that their son Edgar Rhoades of Topeka, Kansas, is in the hospital again in serious condition. He underwent cancer surgery several months ago. The Cloverleaf Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August'7, at the Community House. Acting as co-hostesses will The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, August 6, 1980 — Page 3 be Mrs. Mabie Brumm and Mrs. Robie Pufpaff. Jassin Hamed, a German exchange student who lived with the Roger Clay pools in Nashville last year while attending MVHS, flew back to America last week for a visit. He made the trip to attend the Saturday wedding of Mrs. Jean Reid (mother of Mrs. Claypool) and Ernie Whithey. While visiting, Jassin is staying with the Clarence Reid family in Nashville. A Backward Glance: What was making news in Nashville 25 years ago today? Mary Abbey, Nashville’s oldest resident, was preparing to mark her 103rd birthday on August 9, 1955... Tom Lutz, who had coached championship basketball teams for Nashville High for two years, had signed a contract with Comstock schools for the coming year... Bill and Marylin Stanton, who had owned and operated Olmstead’s Con­ fectionary on Main Street for the past five years, had sold the business - to Lewis Schulze, a lifelong Nashville resident... Village Marshal Ray Pennock had sustained injuries when he lost control of his car while chasing a speeder on M-79 near the west village limits. Just a month earlier, Traffic Officer Robert Ritter had cracked up the village police car while rounding the South Main curve in pursuit of a speeder... Nashville Nashville youngsters were receiving their second injection of Salk polio vaccine in a countywide clinic... The Barry County Fair was in full swing in Hastings... The 18th annual Homecoming and Pioneer Picnic was set for August 13-14, 1955, 1955, at Chuagrultson Par-k ,with In,dianas in tribal regalia, old-time fiddling, log birling and other entertainment arranged by park founder Irving Charlton... Keihl’s Red Sox had won the Midget League Baseball pennant... And Nashville school board president, Bruce Randall, made the editors column for wearing the first pair of Bermuda shorts ever seen at a board meeting. LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drdinage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV.JROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated I cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call. . THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public invited to attend EWING WELL DRILLING WELb DRILLING.& REPAIR 2 Inch thru Commercial PH. (SIT] 726-0088 VermontvUle. Michigan At the 1980 Eaton County 4­ H Fair over 2,200 4-H arts, crafts, food, clothing and miscellaneous projects were judged and displayed, while over 1000 animals were exhibited on the fairgrounds. Winners in various projects were announced l ast week, and the remaining winners were selected in judging events which occured throughout fair week. Talent Show - Top Ten Percent Winners: Tracey Wawiernia, Maple Valley Beefers. Beef: Best Rate of Gain Steer - Pam Wetzel, Maple Valley Beefers. Poultry Winners: Reserve Champion Male Bird - Eric Brown, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Champion Female Bird - Nyle Wells, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Champion Bantam Pen Nyle Wells, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Champion Pen of Fryers - Eric Brown, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers; and Reserve Champion Pen of Fryers - Robert Binkowski, Cloverleaf. Sheep: Reserve Champion Showman and Champion Market Lamb - Jeff Gordeneer, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Reserve Champion Pen of Market Lambs Steve Gordeneer, Vermontville montville Jr. Jr. Farmers; Champion Carcass Lamb Cindy Wetzel, Maple Valley Beefers; Champion Oxford Ram - Scott Everett, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Champion Hampshire Ewe Jeff Gordeneer, Ver­ montville J.r. Farmers; Champion Corriedale Ewe Daniel Siple, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Reserve Champion - Michael Siple, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Champion Suffolk Ewe Debbie Exelby, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers; Champion and Reserve Champion Suffolk Ram Scott Everett, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Champion Any Other Breed Ram Mark Siple, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Reserve Cham­ pion - Scott Everett, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers; Reserve Champion - Jeff Gordeneer, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Grand Champion Ram Over All Breeds - Mark Siple, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Junior Blocking Winner - Scott Everett, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; and Senior and Champion Blocking Winner Jeff Gordeneer, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Horse Judging: Top Junior Pleasure Judge - April Gage, Sunny Crest Riders. Pony Show Winners: Fitting and Showmanship Section 2: Reserve - Marty Martin, Maple Valley Riders. Sections: Champion - Mary Jo Newman, Maple Valley Riders. Western Pleasure Section 2: Champion-Monique Collizzi, Maple Valley Riders; Reserve - Kelly Lind, Maple Valley Riders. Section 3: Reserve - Mary Jo Newman, Maple Valley Riders. Equitation Section 2: Reserve - Kelly Lind, Maple Valley Riders. Section 3: Champion - Lisa Love, Sunny Crest Riders; Reserve Mary Jo Newman, Maple Valley Riders. Horse Show Winners: Fitting and Showmanship Quarter Type: Reserve Mary Ann Southworth, Sunny Crest Riders. Color Type: Reserve Troy Wright, Sunny Crest Riders. English Type: Champion Karen Haas, Sunny Crest Riders; All Other Types: Champion - April Gage, Sunny Crest Riders; Reserve - Steve NewTnan, Maple Valley Riders. Reserve Horse Showman Mary Jo Newman, Maple Valley Riders. Halter Quarter Type: Champion - Karen Gardner, mers; Susan Shippel from Happy Homes Handy Hands. Junior Foods - Top Ten were: Nyle Wells, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers. Senior Foods Top Ten were: Anita Young, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers; Renee Wright, Corrine Cole, Happy Homes Handy Hands. Dairy Foods - Top Ten: Corrine Cole, Happy Homes Handy Hands. Best three dairy food exhibits to receive awards from MMPALansing Local: 2nd - Corrine Cole, Happy Home Handy Hands. Food Preservation Canning, Top Ten: Janice Siple, Happy Homes Handy Hands. 50th Anniversary Specialty Food Top Ten: Anita Young, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Renee Wright, Happy Homes Handy Hands. Special 50th Anniversary Award: The Special 50th Anniversary award was presented to Robin Wright from the Happy Homes Handy Hands Club for her drawing of Hans Kardel, the founder of the Eaton County 4-H Fair. Maple Valley Riders. Arabian Type: Reserve Cheryl Keefer, Sunny Crest Riders. AH Other Types: Reserve - April Gage, Sunny Crest Riders. Western Pleasure Quarter Type: Champion Kelli Haas, Sunny Crest Riders; Reserve - Mary Ann Southworth, Sunny Crest Riders. Color Type: Reserve - Troy Wright, Sunny Crest Riders. Horsemanship Quarter Type: Champion - Mary Ann Southworth, Sunny Crest Riders; Reserve Kelli Haas, Sunny Crest Riders. State 4-H Horse' Show Representatives: Lisa Love, Diane Poltorak, Tdnya Garrison, Robin Heller, Steve Newman, - Troy Wright, Mary Ann South­ worth, Karen Gardner, Kelli Haas, Melissa Franklin, Beth Parisian, and Donna White. Alternates are: Nanette Benjamen, Karen Goostrey and Sue Teachout. Showmanship Sweep­ stakes: Reserve Champion Showman Overall Jeff Gordeneer, Vermontville Jr. Farmers, Vermontville. The following names of winners were not included in previous judging results: Top Ten percent in Arts and Crafts - Brian Ainsworth, Matt Brown, Janice Siple and Anita Youngs, all from the Vermontville Jr. Far- Actidn-Ads GAS CONVERSION BURNERS AVAILABLE FOR MOBILE HOMES: Nashville Heating, 205*6 S. Main, Nashville, Mich., 852­ 9231. (tfn) Nashville VFW Post 8260 Auxiliary RUMMAGE SALE August 7th & Sth 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. IT PAYS TO SAVE AT EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION! Family Planning Clinic set PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY Area Eaton County 4-H Fair winners The Barry-Eaton District Health Department an­ nounces its Family Planning Clinic schedule for August. Clinics will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Health Department, 220 W. Court St. An appointment can be made by calling the Health Dept., 945-9516. Walk­ in counseling hours each Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Teens welcome, no parental permission required. No charge. (8-26) 6 Month Money Market Certificate 6 Months 8.776 Annual yield per annum Federal regulations prohibit compounding off interest during the term of this agreement. 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GARAGE SALE: At Dorothy McMillen’s, 265 Casgrove, Nashville, August il thru 15, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. SI0,000 00 Minimum _ Rate for the week of July 31 thru August 6, 1980 I yeais 27? year rate for first 2 weeks of July 1980 ar annum 9x 50 1PE 01■ M1M H1i ^M^F H Compounded FROM YOUR Substantial interest penalty for early withdrawal from all err’ ♦ic.it*- accniints THIS IS MORE THAN ANY BANK CAN PAY Eaton Federal ALL ACCOUNTS NOW INSURED UP TO $100,000.00 and Loan Association FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN Nashville, Michuidn Eaton Rapids. Michiqan Oliyet. Michiqan �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville. Wednesday, August 6, 1960 — Page 4 Summer season brought many events in the early 1900’s The dog days of summer in turn-of-the-century Nash­ ville provided boundless tales of seasonal events to be recorded in the local News. July and August were traditional months for family reunions, church outings, political rallies, soldier encampments, and Nashville’s Farmers’ Picnic and, later, Harvest Festival. It was a time for tending gardens, garnering crops of fresh fruits and vegetables, and starting the harvest of grain. Dog days meant long hours in the hot sun for area far­ mers, but the season also brought boating, swimming, fishing, ,and barefoot youngsters scampering down parched village streets in pursuit of the ice wagon. ‘ The season called for train excursions, circus wagons, and street sprinklers to lay the dust. It was a time of baseball, bowery dances, and homechurned ice cream. A few excerpts gleaned from yellowing pages of the early Nashville News convey the flavor and feel of the lazy days of summers long ago. Gardens to tend and crops to harvest were part of July and August dog days for early Nashville residents. Wielding the hoe here is M. L. Munson, proprietor of a confectionary and ice cream parlor -on North Main (now site of north portion of Hecker bldg.). Later ice cream parlors were run by David Kunz, Charles Diamante, and others. Some early Nashville drug stores also had soda bars. John Miller's horse-drawn ice wagon, left, was a familiar summer sight on Nashville streets from 1912 to the early 40's, as he made home deliveries of lake ice cut in the winter and stored in sawdust. Barefoot youngsters tagged along, hoping to catch a thirst-quenching sliver of ice. Besides early refrigeration, ice was used to make homemade ice cream, being churned here in early 20 s by John's son, Clarence, near the Miller home on Philadelphia St. Watching are sister Marie and brother Lloyd. (Photo loaned, courtesy Ethel MillerAllen) scheduled for next Saturday in Kelly Bosworth’s grove in Chester Township (Eaton County). July 30, 1900... Seven local couples took in the special Michigan Central excursion to Niagara Falls last Wed­ nesday... Blackberries are ripe and the crop is the biggest in many a year. Local housewives during the last week have been offered all the blackberries they want at as low as five cents a quart, which will just about buy disinfectant for the scratches acquired in picking them. August 6, 1900... The big Farmers’ picnic Tuesday was a grand success and drew a crowd estimated at more than 2,000. The balloon man was unable to make his ascension after three at­ July 23, 1900... The Union tempts, but the rest of the soldiers of Barry County are program went off as plan­ making preparations for ned. The North Kalamo and their sixth annual en- Woodland bands furnished campment and annual fine music all day, the sports picnic, August 15,16 and 17... events were excellent and The annual picnic meeting of the exhibition by the fire the Universalist and department attracted Liberalist political parties is considerable praise. The ball game at the Driving Park (on what is now Kellogg St.) was well attended and the free street shows in, the af­ ternoon and evening were excellent. The day was not marred by a single accident or drunk. VOTE FOR August 13, 1900... The immense peach crop this year has resulted in ex­ tremely low prices. A Gobleville man is reported to have shipped a large quantity of peaches to Chicago, where they brought only two cents per basket. August 27, 1900... Monte Mattison brought the News gang a muskmelon Monday afternoon which weighed 13 pounds and three ounces. STAN TRUMBLE For All Your Insurance Needs 178 S. Main, Vermontville Phone (517) 726-0634 v4uto-Owners Insurance UfeHorneCarBusiness 178 S. Main, Vermontville Ph. (517) 726-0634 July 15,1901... Farmers in this vicinity complain of not being able to hire sufficient help for harvesting their wheat, and say many tons of hay were lost for the same reason. In these modern times it seems young men no longer are willing to work for their money, but prefer to go to the city to seek soft jobs. July 22, 1901... A traveling tight wire walker blew into town Saturday, stretched his wire across ISfciin Street at Sherman and gave an exhibition of his skill early in the evening, after which he passed the hat and raised several dollars... Fred Habersatt caught a nice string of black bass from the Thornapple River Monday evening, the largest weighing 5 lbs. 2 oz. August 12, 1901... At the Advent Christian Sunday school picnic in Oversmith’s woods Tuesday, two large snakes were killed within 10 -feet of the picnic spread during dinner time. July 14, 1902... Both Democrat and Union Silver parties of Maple Grove will meet Saturday to elect delegates to their county conventions... Wheat, harvest is in full swing and the yield is excellent. It is a poor field this year that will go less than 20 bushels to the acre, which is considered good around here... Orange, lemon or pineapple sodas, 5 cents, at Hale’s Drug Store. August 11, 1902... An unidentified young lady fell into Thornapple Lake Monday afternoon. She slipped while stepping into a boat and was thoroughly wetted before being pulled out by two fishermen. She fled before being identified, calling loud “thank you’s” over her shoulder as she ran dripping toward home. August 3, 1903... Nashville was a hot spot Saturday night, with a circus, a bowery dance and the Salvation Army band all in town. Rigs were tied as far north as the river and south to the railroad tracks. August 10, 1903... Camp meeting is in session this week in Pennock’s grove... Coy Brumm, who lives near Garlinger’s Corners, has commenced picking his peach crop. August 17,1903... Due to a scarcity of ice, the local ice cream parlors have closed for the season. July 18,1904... Raspberries are ripe and fairly plentiful. The price ranges from five to eight cents a quart. August 1, 1904... Hi Walrath’s band has been engaged to play at the big field day, August 9, at Vermontville... F„ E. Van Orsdal announces a dance the night of August 13, in his Main Street store. Good music and strict order; the bill, 25 cents... The ladies of the Methodist Church will hold another ice cream social Saturday evening in Van Orsdal’s store. Come and eat ice cream, at five cents a dish, and help raise the preacher’s salary. August 25, 1902... Von W. Furniss is spending the week July 10, 1905... Editor Len with Lake Odessa relatives Feighner and family are and trying to break some of passing a few weeks at the fishing records of that Thornapple Lake. community. | | NASHVILLE HEATING Sales and Service 2O5’/2 S. Main St., Nashville (Located in rear of Curtis Craft Center) COMFORT-AIRE OIL and GAS or WOOD and COAL — NEW INSTALLATIONS — Old Replaced • Old Repaired Gas Conversion Burners - AVAILABLE FOR ALL UNITS (517)852-9231 GEORGE HERMENITT �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, August 6, 1980 — Page 5 RESOLUTION Maple Valley area 4-H’ers selected winners Bitgoods plan 50th anniversary celebration Mr. and Mrs. William Bitgood, Sr., of Nashville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 17, at their home Bitgood and the former Velva Penfold were married July 4, 1930, in Nashville and have resided in Nashville most of their married life. Bitgood retired in 1974 from Farmers' Gas and Oil Company in Nashville after 19 years service. Previously, he worked as a livestock trucker in the Nashville area. The Bitgoods have three children, Robert Bitgood of Woodland; Mrs. Larry (June) Decker and William “John" Bitgood, Jr., both of Nashville There are nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. . Friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend the open house. The couple requests no gifts please. In h J- If: JJ®1* ®1* 1 i» Lta»e e " T*** 2T5 •** 51pb w tan art astt aot «• **• .^U ■iKl Hrtiiii tiftjSiffi aps;^i feW ills L ML h I’sauri; wz?fe- M me ■K jf! ia'i/is BM * XlilMA ssi>< Biafitnli i ic a5nis.-ft !ej ae Umk H JH& liMjrti' teWsitt HigoteE soiaij? Van Otrth* iria« ndatef* r.®i teciii11 fepsW* ,«.»’• Bjap1® J*ll*-: ^■S'-1® t^a! 3 3®!' ’ txii**** EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Friday, August 8- 4-H Photos for State 4-H Photo Exhibition, due at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Office. » Monday, August 11 - 7:30 p.m. Poultry Judging Workshop, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, August 12 - 12 Noon, Extension Homemaker Council Potluck Picnic with all Extension members invited. At Oak Park in Charlotte. Bring table service and dish to pass./ Thursday, August 14-7:30 p.m. Hors6 Development Com­ mittee Meeting, JCardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. August 16-17 - Michigan State Sheep Show, Ionia. Monday, August 18 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County .Fairboard Meeting, Fair Office, Fairgrounds. August 18-19 - State 4-H Dairy Goat Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 18-21 - Dairy Days and Michigan 4-H Livestock Expo, MSU, East Lansing. Tuesday, August 19 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Com­ mittee Meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, August 19 - State 4-H Rabbit Expo, MSU, East Lansing. Tuesday, August 19 - State 4-H Horse Show, MSU, East Lansing. Wednesday, August 20 - State 4-H Shooting Sports Tour­ nament, Ingham Co. Conservation Club. The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ This year’s 50th An­ niversary Eaton County 4-H Fair is now history. More than 2,200 4-H arts, crafts, ' hobbies, food, clothing and miscellaneous non-livestock projects were judged and displayed on the fairgrounds. The following members of Maple Valley area 4-H Clubs were awarded rosettes andor special awards: Arts and Crafts — Top Ten: Lauri Converse, Kris Fetterman (received 2), Robin Wright, corrine Cole, Chris Remington, Happy Home Handy Hands; Kim Wetzel and Jeff Gordeneer, Maple Valley Beefers; Robin Scott and Marianne South­ worth, Sunnycrest Riders; Robin Shilton and Amy Young (received 2), Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers; Best painting of an Eaton County jScene: Kris. Fetterman of Happy Homes Handy Hands. Woodworking — Top Ten: Eric Haek, Amy Laverty, Kathy Mahan, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Leathercraft — Top Ten: Todd Brenton, Amy Laverty, and Eric Brown of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Electrical Top Ten: Loren Love of the Sun- Phone (517) 852-9605 Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK C0O...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN WHEREAS, the Village Council of Nashville, Michigan has been requested to abolish the alley hereinafter described; WHEREAS, said Council deems it advisable to vacate, dis­ continue and abolish that portion of East Alley which runs between Phillips Street and Cleveland Street; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Village nycrest Riders. Home Design — Top Ten: Janice Siple, Corrine Cole, Happy Homes Handy Hands. Junior Sewers — Top Ten: Krisit Hosey of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Senior Sewers — Top Ten: Corrine Cole, Janice Siple, and Renee Wright of Happy Homes Handy Hands. Bell jar Awards: Meat — 1st place, Janice Siple of Happy Homes Handy Hands. Demonstrations & Public Speaking: Nyle Wells of Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Junior Foods — Top Ten: Nyle Wells of Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Senior Foods — Top Ten: Anita Young of Vermontville Jr. Farmers and Renee Wright and Corrine Cole of Happy Homes Handy Hands. Dairy Foods — Top Ten: Corrine Cole of Happy Homes Handy Hands. 50th Anniversary Specialty Food Top Ten: Anita Young, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; and Renee Wright, Happy Homes Handy Hands. .Food Preservation — Canning — Top Ten: - Janice Siple of Happy Homes Handy Hands. Council of Nashville, Michigan, deems it advisable to vacate.' discontinue and abolish that portion of East Alley which runs between Phillips Street and Cleveland Street, and Said Council does hereby appoint and set the date of August 14, 1980, at 7:00 p.m. at the Regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council at the Community Center in Nash­ ville, Michigan, when said Council shall meet and hear objections to said vacation, discontinuance and abolishment, and a copy of this resolution shall be published at least seven (7) days in advance of such meeting one (1) time in the Maple Valley News and a copy of this resolution shall be posted in the Clerk's Office of the Village of Nashville, Michigan. Adopted this 24 day of July, 1980. AYES: Helen Curtis John Hughes Forrest Babcock Carl Tobias Raymond Hinckley Volunteers are urgently needed to help combat America’s number one killer, atherosclerosis. This disease is primarily responsible for heart at­ tacks, strokes and related fatal diseases that account annually for some one million deaths or 53 percent of all deaths in 'the United States. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute is con­ ducting a program at three participating medical in­ stitutions, including the University of Minnesota, to determine whether lowering blood cholesterol levels will reduce the risk> of heart attacks. The University is seeking persons 28 through 64 years of age, who have had only one heart attack in the past 5 years. All such persons are asked to call the Roger Greens, proud parents of baby girl Harold Christiansen, Village Council President Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk - Nashville, Michigan Country Corners— FARM MARKET FRESH-from-the-GARDEN PRODUCE Coming M-66 and State Rd. or... Little Country Corners University of Minnesota Hyperlipidemia Study collect at 612-376-4494 for more, information. 119 N. Ma in'in Nashville Cortaid ^33 Cream 0.5% Dimetane Allergy Tablets Vi OZ. 24’s $*|99 99c Vidal Sassoon Shampoo or Finishing Rinse Miss Bfeck Maalox 8 oz. Hair Spray Tablets 9 oz. I 50's Oil of Olay 4 oz. Night of Olay . Colgate On Dean’s list Toothpaste Metamucil 5oz. i Instant Mix —30’8 Prices qood thru Aug. 12, 1980 f SlMON PHARMACY ^ V / In. Visit us at either .. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Green, R.R. 1 Nashville, joyfully announce the arrival of their daughter, Holly Janine on Friday, August 1, 1980. Welcoming Holly home was her 4 year old brother, Jasen. Karen Christensen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Christensen, 5150 Round Lake Road, Ver­ montville, is on the Dean’s List as a freshman at Bethel. College, St. Paul, for the spring term. Karen attained a 4.0 average and the honor of being on the Dean’s List which includes 328 of the 1978 students enrolled at the Christian liberal arts college: Karen is a 1979 graduate of Maple Valley High School. NAYS: None ABSENT: Calvin Rizor Heart attack victims sought in medical study R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 TO THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF... HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5:30 PHONE 852-0845 NASHVILLE , ■$/ V” �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, August 6, 1980 — Page 6 at your service A taste of the country market in downtown Nashville pop, nut mixes, cheese, ceramic items, and a host of other goods. The owners hope to offer a few more grocery staples in the future too. A special feature — and one the children are enjoying — is the option ofbuying just one apple, peach, or plum etc. or as many as desired.. The same principle applies for baked good — buy one donut or one cookie or dozens. The bakery goods are fresh from the kitchens of its parent store. Each day, Mrs. Jordon bakes an array of delicious breads and other treats. The Jordons grow some of the vegetables that they sell... off ering a “fresh from the garden” selection. The two businesses have become a family project, says Mrs. Jordon. Son “Little Country Corners” is'the newest business in downtown Nashville. The new store is located at 119 N. Main. It’s the off­ spring of Country Corners Farm Market, based two miles north of Nashville at M-66 and State Rd.. The Country- Corners enterprises are owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ahmo Jordon and the newest business was designed as a convenience service, stocking similar items that are available in the original store. Mrs. Jordon said the idea behind Little Country Cor­ ners was especially geared to make shopping convenient for the community’s older citizens who like to walk downtown to shop. Little Country Corners offers fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, hot sandwiches, milk, Michael Huston runs the -Little Country Corners with the help of Ruby Ball. This is the third season for the original Country Corners Farm Market. The new store opened July 5 in the 85-year-old building thatt formerly housed formerly Ackett’s Country Store. Little Country Corners is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.. Hours of the main store are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10:30-3:30 on Sunday. The Jordan’s have been remodeling and painting the new store and have many plans and further improvements in the works. In the meantime, the entire family is pleased with the “teriffic response” their new business has brought, said Mrs. Jordon. Little Country Corners, located in downtown Nashville, is the offspring of Country Corners Farm Market which is two miles north of town. Mr. and Mrs. Ahmo Jordan are the owners of the family project. Little Country Corners provides an interesting and convenient shopping experience, with a wall of cubby-holes filled with a vaiety of items. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) From our readers Employee Ruby Ball is behind the bakery case that is filled daily with fresh breads, donuts, cookies, rolls, and more at Little Country Corners. GARAGE SALE: August 8. Franklin stove, camp stove, boat, tool box, scuba gear, compound bow, clothes and misc. 9415Bivens Rd., Nash­ ville. % mile west of M-66. 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: August?-, 8 6^9, mile south of M-50 on Shaytown Rd. Nice kid’s clothes, much misc., some old, some new. Loa Kinyon. Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads VICTORIO *11 Strainers f r:- Wife Squeezini ^..Season SPECIAL. ASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 N. Main St. < sporting sportin inc Nashville, Michigan 49073 FROM OUR READERS I am concerned about the sizes of classes in the Jr.-Sr. High. This upcoming year, for example in Algebra I, the classes have 35, 37 and 38, and in Algebra II, 38. The students who have signed up for these courses have had past success in math and hope to continue; and many need three to four years of math for their career (dans. Put yourself in the shoes of one of these students. You can expect less than one minute^ of help from the teacher during the class period. You will have to get to class early so you can get a chair. You are going to be sitting elbow to elbow. The situation as it stands now is not going to be en­ joyable and is not going to be conducive to much learning. It is too bad that we have to thwart these students en­ thusiasm for such an im­ portant area with such crowded conditions. I have always tried to help students as much as possible w with their e math courses. I have spentt many hours before and after school tutoring and encouraging students with their math. I feel that if a student can have success in math, that he or she has many careers open to them. I have been pushing and encouraging students to continue in math. Now, I can’t continue to honestly and knowingly ask students too par suens participate cpa .in such a bad “learning ex­ perience.” I really don’t know what can be done about this problem because I know times are hard and I know k staff cuts have to be made to meet the budget, and this means larger classes. I wrote this letter because I really don’t believe that the public is aware of what is really happening. Very concerned teacher, Charles Lee Tait 280W. Casgrove Nashville WANTED: Coach & Referee’s For VERMONTVILLE PeeWee Football There will be a teaching clinic in August. Call... Dale Collier 566-8475 Copy Photos & Restorations Copies made any size. May be transformed into oils. Original un­ harmed; See our ... Antique Look FRAMES ... in OAK, WALNUT, CHERRY and ANTIQUE WHITE. Great for a family photo wall. 126 Bridge PORTLAND, Ml. 250 S. Main VERMONTVILLE, Ml. 1-517-647-6934 1-517-726-1340 HOURS: 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.. CLOSED MONDAYS WE USE KODAK PAPERS FOR THE GOOD LOOK! z? �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, August 6, 1980 — Page 7 Vermontville woman named to Merrill Fashion Inst, honor roll Debra Benedict, daughter of Mrs. Henry Fedewa of Nashville and wife of Jan Benedict of Vermontville, was one of the ten students to achieve the HONOR ROLL at Merrill Fashion Institute Football practice Cont. from front eluding Mark Siple and Terry Pierce, who received All Conference recognition. Three of last year’s players that the Lions ex­ pected toplay have moved to other areas. Mike Kelly moved to Union City, Todd Gearhart moved to Athens and Aaron Snider moved back to Hastings. Several players are also lost because of eligibility problems. Although the Lions will miss these players, those remaining will have great spirit and desire and will lead the team to a successful season, said Watson. The players, coaches, faculty and student body at Maple Valley are looking forward to the upcoming football season. Continued from front — Kids frolic in the park in Lansing. To receive this recognition, students must achieve a 3.5 or better grade point point average. average. Debra’s grade point average was 3.75. Mrs. Benedict plans to be a fashion consultant when she graduates from the Fashion MerchandisingManagement Program at Merrill Fashion Institute. Compassionate Friends to meet The Lansing area branch of Compassionate Friends will meet from 7:30 -10 p.m. August 19. The organization offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents and meets at the Ingham Community Mental Health Center, 407 W. Greenlawn in Lansing. The meeting is open to all bereaved parents and friends. Nashville scouts develop hiking skills — Contests and play created big thirsts and made the park's drinking fountain a popular spot. The FOL furnished lemonade to accompany the children's sack lunches. M.V. Riders report Eaton County Fair results Once again the Maple Valley Riders 4-H club spent a successful week at the fair. This is the results of all the hard work the members put in with their horses. On Tuesday of the fair, the ponies were shown. Winning in the Fitting and Showmanship division for ponies under 52 inches were the following: Marty Martin 2nd, and Reserve Champion. Kelley Lind, 4 th, Monique Colizzi3rd, Tai Gearhart 4th, and Chris Gardner 1st. In halter, Tai Gearhart, 5th. Under Saddle, Marty Band rehearsal Barring the elements of July 27, Boy Scout Troop 177 of Nashville went through with a planned five-mile hike at Camp Ben Johnsons in Augusta. The camp has a special area set up for this purpose and the scouts had an op­ portunity to work towards their hiking skill award there. Participants of the trek numbered 13 and (back row, from left in the ac­ companying photo) were Leonard Eaton, Tom Bishop, Paul C. Kesler Jr., Eugene Dubie, Robert Kesler, Bryan Gillum, Richard Rozell; and Maple Valley High School in the front Richard Perrier, band members are asked to Chris Schaub, Scott Reid, attend a 7 p.m. rehearsal and Ken Meade III, Pat Hagen, meeting on Thursday, August 14. and Kenny Bishop. Freshman band members Five adults accompanied the boys. They were Jean must report to the high Reid, Sharon Bishop, Henry school on August 11, 12, and Gillum, Ken Meade, and 13, at 7 p.m. Paul C. Kesler. ACTION-ADS Everyone reports having a grand time and the rain held THE COMMUNITY FOOD off until the outing was AND NUTRITION almost over. But when the sky “opened,” the rain PROGRAM of Lansing is really came down! However, looking for excess food or that still didn’t cancel the hot produce that can not be used dog roast which was held this season, to be used for anyway after the cloudburst. low-income and needy It was a tired but happy people. Please call 482-1271 if group that returned home. you have vegetables or fruit that will go to waste if not picked. Your funeral director can help arrange any type of funeral service you wish. Your clergyman can coordi­ nate the service. A humanist service might include a eulogy by a close associate family reminiscenses, favorite music or readings The of the deceaseds choices are yours. V FUNEtytL DIRECTORS 'Vcqir FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 Tiny tots dressed in over-sized clothes for a race contest which involved donning the garb in record time. MOTOR HOMES AND CAMPERS FOR RENT: By day or week, deposit will hold. Call Vacation Rentals, 945-9101, Hastings. (9-24) WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) FOR RENT: Furnished upstairs one-bedroom apartment. No children or pets. Pay own utilities. Deposit and references. $165 per month. 852-1671 or 852­ 0882, Nashville. FOR SALE: Bundy Alto saxophone. Excellent con­ dition; two snow tires mounted H78xl4; Patz gutter cleaner with head and motor; one ley feed cart, 700 lb. electric start; one ley pit scraper; hart water cups. Call Nashville 852-1759 or 852-9721. (8-12) Martin, 2nd, Kelley Lind, 1st, Chris Gardner, 1st, Monique Colizzi, 2nd, the Champion was Monique Colizzi with Reserve Champion going to Kelley Lind. In Horsemanship Marty Martin was 1st, Kelly Lind 1st, Monique Colizzi 1st, Chris Gardner, 2nd, Reserve Champion, Kelley Lind. In the pony section for ponies under 56 inches we had Mary Jo Newman 1st, Greg Flower 5th, Champion Mary Jo Newman. Upder Saddle, Mary Jo Newman 1st, Greg Flower 3rd, Reserve Champion, Mary Jo Newman. In Horsemanship, Mary Jo Newman, 1st, Greg Flower, 3rd. Reserve Champion, Mary Jo Newman. In the Quarter Horse Section, Fitting and Showmanship, Becky Cowell, 4th, Karen Gardner, 6th, Kelli Cowell, 3rd, Carleen Becraft, 1st, and Scott Flower, 4th. In the Color Type Section Fitting and Showmanship, Tom Huston, 3rd, Teresa Huston, 4th, Betsy Fast, 8th, Laurie Converse, 2nd, Kelley Fast, 1st. In the Arabian Fitting and Showming Section, Nikki Colizzi, 2nd. In the All Other Types Section, Gordon Gardner, 5th, Steve Newman, 1st, Reserve Champion, Steve Newman. The Reserve Champion of the Showman Sweepstakes was Mary Jo Newman. Karen Gardner won first in the halter section and Grand Champion in the Quarter Horse Type. Under, Saddle in the Quarter Horse Type, Becky Cowell, 6th, Kelli Cowell, 2nd, Carleen Becraft, 3rd, Scott Flower, 2nd. In the Color Type, Tom Huston, 3rd, Teresa Huston, 4th, Betsy Fast, 5th, Laurie Converse, 7th, Kelly Fast,. 2nd. In the Arabian Section, Nikki Colizzi, 1st. The All Other Types Section had Gordon Gard­ ner, 4th, Steve Newman, 1st. In the Horsemanship Section for Quarter Horse Type, Becky Cowell, 4th, Karen Gardner, 3rd, Kelli Cowell, 6th, Carleen Becraft, 5th, Scott Flower, 1st. In the Color Type Section, Tom Huston, 6th, Teresa Huston, 5th, Betsy East, 3rd, Laurie Converse, 9th, Kelley Fast, 1st. In the Arabian Section, Nikki Colizzi, 1st. In the All Other Types, Gordon Gardner, 3rd, Steve Newman, 1st. Karen Gardner and Steve Newman will be going to the State 4-H Show in Lansing on August 19. A special day for leaders Mr. and Mrs: Hank Cowell, was celebrating of their 25th wedding anniversary on July 24th. The party came as a surprise to them, and was complete with -flowers, wedding cake and gifts. Special guests for this event were their five children, Sheila of Nashville, and Ken, Steve, Becky and Kelli of Vermontville, Mrs. Cowell’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Waynard Belson of Hastings, also Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kellogg and children of Nashville, ack-To-Schoo fabrics ■ Patterns*Thread«Buttons ■Hi ALL GIRLS, size 4-14 Summer Sleepwear, Gowns & P.J.’s 50% off Plenty of warm nights ahead! 4 Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 �Th* M*pto **B*y N*wt IWMIb W*4n**4*y. ♦ ’WO — ^*9* • Nashville baseball ‘champs’ win trophies Chomp of Noshville’s Little Leogue Boys Baseboll was the team sponsored by the e Hecker Agency of Nash wile Shown following Tuesday's competition at Fuller Street field ore, front row. from left: Tim Mulkins, Paul Bahs, Scott Pixley, Bobby McMillen and Greg Tilley. Back row: Coach Larry Lenz, Greg Lenz, John Meyers, Jess Bahs. Matt McClelland, Jay Greene. Not pictured: Scot Lenz. Trophies were awarded by leogue standing; tournament play gets underway later. Nashville Little League results Winner of the Girl’s L.L. Tournament was Simon Pharmacy coached by Nancy Johncock and Delores Knoll. Boy’s L.L. WL Hecker Agency 7 1 Nashville Hardware 63 Lacey 53 Nashville Locker 3 5 Johnson’s Furniture 09 Bill Hecker, sponsor of the top Little League Boys' team, admires trophy won by the players. (Hecker is pictured at his Mulberry Fore golf course on Wednesday.) Sponsors will retain the trophies inscribed with their names; players will receive individual winner patches. Nice Stock-Limited Supply 2x4x8ECONS ea. 2x4x10 ECONS Now ea 2x4x12 ECONS Jvsf ea. Boy’s Pee Wee Reids T-J Farms 1 Eaton Federal 1 Play offwon by Reid’s T-J Farms Maple Valley Jaycees 4 6 Nashville Auto 3 4 Wheller Marine 3 5 Powers Shell 1 6 Lacey 5 3 There will be an end of the season Little League Meeting, Wednesday, August 13, 7:00 pm on the small diamond at Fuller Street School. Equipment should be turned in at this time, and any questions or solutions are welcome. Men’s softball Maple Valley Men’s Softball Association game results: July 25 - McDonalds 12, Citizens 11; Bad News 10, Howard Construction 0; Trumble’s 14, Mead-O-Acres 13; Carl’s 14, Nashville 7; South End 23, Carpenters Den 0. July 28 - Bad News 16, McDonalds 9;' South End 11, Mead-O-Acres 3; Carl’s 16, Howard Construction 2; Trumble’s 16, Carpenters Den 12; Nashville Hardware 13, Citizens 10. Trophy winners for finishing first In Nashville's Pee Wee Boys' Baseball league for the 1980 season are the "Country Boys," sponsored by Reid's T. J. Farms of Nashville. Pictured following the final league games Tuesday at Fuller St. field ore, front row, from left: Randy Bishop, Lewis Guernsey, Kenny Bishop, Allen Staskus, Jeremy Prong, Brian Stall and Keith Metz. Second row: Coach Ken Meade, Jr.: Tom Wood, Richard Meade, Billy Brenton, Robbie Norton, Scott Reid, Lyle Wyskowskl, and Coach Claude Norton. Standing behind team is sponsor, Tom Reid. (Maple Volley Newi photos by Susan Hinckley) Vermontville news by...Ava Kroger Vernon Trowbridge was taken ill July 26 and taken to the Pennock Hospital, Hastings. He was, later transferred to Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. We are happy to report that he was able to come home Friday. George Firstar is at home after some time in Com­ munity Hospital, Battle Creek. Miss Peggy Mater is at the Firstar home helping care for him. Laurel Mathews is at Hayes - Green - Beach Hospital recovering from a lung infection. Glenn Ewing, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ewing, was badly mauled and bitten by a dog last week He is recovering well at this time. Tuesday, July 29, five Maple Wood retired teachers were entertained by Mrs. Lucille Todd of Florida, at the beautiful home of Mr. SCHOOL REUNION/ the and Mrs. Robert Gelina, on Squaw Creek Drive, Mar­ shall, Mich. They were Mrs. Velma DeMond of Thor­ napple Lake, Mrs. Eava Kalnbach of Nashville, Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Iva Reed, of Vermontville and Mrs. Iva Rogers, Charlotte. They reported a great deal of damage among the trees in Marshall, the aftermath of last week's storm. Anita Russell of Ver­ montville gave birth to a 7 lb., 3 oz. baby daughter July 31 at Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital. The Rev. Paul Mergener of Eaton Rapids was guest minister at the First Congregational Church Sunday, August 3. Rev. and Mrs. Dave Fleming are on vacation. David will be home next Sunday. Mrs. Elizabeth Stowe of Ionia was a Sunday guest of Hermina Southern. Mrs. Ethel Gaut of Jarvis Acres spent the weekend here at home with her daughters, Mrs. Lois Fisher and Mrs. Bernice Adrion. July 26 was the final Craft Class at the Museum until next year. Mrs. Roz Lingholm helped the following children make three kinds of candles, Becky and David Lingholm, Marlene Munn, Tami Mason, Polly Ann Cook and Angie Draper. Mrs. Betty Thrasher has had charge of the craft classes this year. Don’t forget to VOTE on August 5 scholars, teachers and friends of the Old Brick Shores, Wellman, Hager and all of the Woodland Twp. old country, schools are invited to come to Tyden Park, Hastings on Saturday, August 16, 1980 for a potluck dinner promptly at 12:30 p.m. Bring something for a program. TOWNSHIP PRIMARY ELECTIONS MEMBER Maple Valley NWPApeb Association - Founded 1885 Bonnie June Hoyt Candidate for... Vermontville Township TREASURER Paid for by Committee to elect Bonnie June Hoyt Concrete Products (FORMERLY PENNOCKS) Women’s softball HOMETOWN LUMBER YARD 219 SOUTH STATE STREET NASHVILLE. MICH 49073 Ph 852 0802 Maple Valley Women’s Softball Association scores from games played July 29 and 31: Steak House 20, Family 5; Ewing’s 17, South End 7; Baptist 15, Johnnie’s Pit Stop 7; Leach's Logging 9, Dan’s Fillies 4; Furlong’s Variety 16, McDonald's 1; Trumble’s by 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. Inc Hastings. Mich. Subscription rates. $7.50 per year Barry ond Eaton Counties $7.50 also CEMENT $4?a® Due to response. Sale is extended ‘til AUG. 16th MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS” (517) 852-1900 725 S. Durkee St. (M-66)...Nashville, Mich. �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Wednesday, August 6. 1980 — Page 9 Nashville girls league winners net trophies Trophy winners in Nashville's Pee Wee girls' league were the undefeated Village Inn team. Front row, left to right are Mary Wall, Heather Hawkins, Stacy Travis, Dina James, Angie Bahs and Tracy Montague. Second row: Coach Dave Hawkins, Joy Hamilton, Sonya Thompson, Jennifer Green, Heather Hummel, Kim Bahs and Jennifer Svoboda. Not pictured: Rhonda Steinbrecher and Brenda Roush. Champs of the Nashville Girls Little League was the team sponsored by Simon Pharmacy. From left, front row, are: Debbie Hull, Kim Smith, Jackie Erwin, Dawn Morowski, Shannon Decker and Debra Staskus. Back row: Coach Nancy Johncock, Kari Fraley, Duska Morawski, Tracy Spillane, Jamie Carpenter, Judy Knoll and Coach Delores Knoll. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS August 7 - Dairy apd Manure Storage Open Houses, Weicks & Benner Bros., 10a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Hopkins, Michigan. August 16-17 - Michigan State Sheep Show, Ionia. August 18-19 - State 4-H Dairy Goat Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 18-21 - Michigan 4-H Livestock Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 19 - 4-H State Horse Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 19- 4-H State Rabbit Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 19-21 - State 4-H Dairy Cattle Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 21 - 4-H State Poultry Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 22-23 - Michigan Charolais Show, Ionia. September 4 - MAEH Rally Day, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. September 9 - Barry County Nutrition Council, 1:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. September 11 - MAEH Lesson Day, 9:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. Serving our country- Air National Guard Air­ man Charles D. Reid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Reid of Route 2, Nashville, has been assigned to Chanute Air Force Base, Ill., after completing Air Force basic training. During the six weeks at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen.who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force The airman will now receive specialized in­ struction in the vehicle maintenance field. Professional Hair Designs I Ph. 948-8767 for appointment or consultation CALL TODAY! REDKEN m °PEN:Mon^ thru Fn. Z HAIRCARE* • STYLING •COLORING • PERMANENTS • HIGHLIGHTING • FROSTING • FACIALS T ^Razor’s Edgrt grt 112 E. Cort St, Hasting* (616) 9484767HAIRDESIGNERSy^ I Bob Fueri, Jr., owner of the Village Inn, displays trophy won by the Nashville Pee Wee Girls’ team he sponsored. The team was undefeated in league play. Admiring the trophy won by the Girls Little League team sponsored by Simon Pharmacy is Dave Mace, store proprietor. The trophy will remain at the pharmacy until next season's winner is decided. (Maple Valley News photo by Susqn Hinckley) Action Ads CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank Wheeler’s Marine for sponsoring our team. Jack Schaub, Coach and the boys FRAMING AND CUSTOM MATTING service. Your photos, prints or handiwork mounted, matted in color of your choice and framed. Reasonable rates. BILL RICHARDS STUDIO, 250 S. Main, Vermontville. Phone 726-1340. Hours: 10:00-5:00. Closed Mondays. FOR SALE: Portable 2 cu. ft. refrigerator, used ap­ proximately two months, $75. 852-9208. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe. Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) PHONE 945-9554 for REMINDER Action-Ads! FARM BLEND' HOG CHOW* ^Purina Farm Blend HOC CHOW The multipurpose concentrate to mix with grain. Fortify grains with this 36% concentrate in meal form to maintain the proper level of amino acids, vitamins and minerals for gestating and lactating sows and for growing-finishing hogs. planning tomorrow with research today Farmer’s Feed Service PURINA CHOWS 1006 E. Railroad HASTINGS Ph: 945-9926 �Th* Mople Valley New*. Noshville. Wednesday. August 6, 1980 — Page 10 Getting started in farming - 5 book series People who think they want to farm and produce most if not all of their own food often don’t realize that farming takes hard work and long hours and that the end results don’t always bring a profit Entering the farming business requires large capital investments. Certain personal characteristics are also helpful. For instance, the would-be-farmer should be able to accept both the good and the bad that nature Carls wraps up 3rd place Carls took third in the Trumble Agency Tournament held in Vermontville July 26 & 27. Larry's Northway was first and Bellevue Medical second. There were 14 teams in the tournament. Auto Service • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS •BRAKES _, Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 John Rathburn, a Republican, has served as Vermontville Township constable for the past 20 years and his name again will appear on the ballot in the August 5 primary election. Rathburn is unopposed in his bid for re-election. He explains that the position of constable “is more of a title than a working job” and that a constable is called upon only in emergency situations. Rathburn resides at 235 W. First St. with his wife, Joyce. They have four children: Trudy, Philip, Patti, and Steve. A Standard Oil dealer, Rathburn has been selfemployed for 29 years. Prior to that time, he served in the U.S. Army. A native of Charlotte, he is Community Events . . BOGUE FLATS RIDING CLUB QUARTER HORSE SHOW Sunday, August 17,1980 At 8:30 A.M. - Portland, Michigan TROPHY and SIX RIBBONS — PLUS $5 paid per AQHA point earned ENTRY FEES: $4 Halter; $5 Performance/Amateur; $3 Youth. Call for additional information: 517-726-0574 or 726-1485 Maple Valley Co-op Nursery School ★ ORIENTATION MEETING ★ August 12th at 7:00 p.m. ... at the Nursery School Medical forms are available by ... Calling 852-9381 The Maple Valley Co-op Nursery— * Required Membership Meeting Thursday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m. Enrollment and health forms are now ready to be picked up. Call 852-9381 or 852-1674 3-Day Vacation BIBLE SCHOOL Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - AUGUST 13-14-15 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ods to Carl’s NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! of farm-family arrangements, such as joint operation, partnership, and incorporation, are discussed. The third booklet offers guidelines for the newcomer starting mostly on his own. It covers how the beginning farmer can gain experience and knowledge by attending an agricultural school, doing on-the-farm work, farming part time, or being a residentt manager of an established operation. ' The booklets, publishes by the Extension Services in the north central region, are available from the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte 48813. They include: — E81, Getting Started in Farming, 50 cents.. — E82, Getting Started in Farming; Mostly On Your Own, 50 cents. — E83, Getting Started in Farming; Part-time or Small Farms, 55 cents. — E84, Getting, Started in Farming; Via The Home Farm, 60 cents. — E85, Getting Started in Farming; So You Have Inherited a Farm, 60 cents. Rathburn is lone candidate for Vermontville Twp. constable CENTER We will be CLOSED June 28 to July 14 provides. He should enjoy seeing things grow and understand how to manage a demanding job. Other considerations for the newcomer are found in “Getting Started In Far­ ming”, a series of five booklets offered by the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service. The first publication can help the person analyze why he-she wants to go into farming and how much time and energy he-she will need to put into it. It also points out that farmers need good management skills and must accept competitiveness. And it explains how to match what the farmer wants to grow with the business aspects of farm operation. The second booklet deals with access to land and entry into farming by a son or daughter who takes over the home farm. Communication between the generations is the key to successful far­ ming arrangement. Decisions have to be worked out together, and a shared desire to make the business work is essential. A number (4 miles west of Nashville) 9:30 to 11:30 A.M. each day All boys and girls who will be entering Kindergarten this fall, on up thru Jr. High, are-invited. • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday • Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. the son of Ernest and Irene Rathburn. Vermontville Township has been Rathburn’s place M residence for 38 years and kt is a 1946 graduate of Vermontville High School. He spent 14 years !■ Charlotte and a year In Nashville. Rathburn has been active in community activities throughout the years. He is ■ past commander of the American Legion Post in Vermontville; past president of the board at First Congregational Church; past president of the Vermontville Library board; past president of the Central Michigan Library Board; and has been a member of the VFW in Nashville. Area youth wins at State 4-H Dog Show An Eaton County 4-H member received honors at the Michigan 4-H Dog Show, held July 19 at Michigan State University. Cheryl VanHouten of Sunfield, took first place in the Leader Dog Puppy 5-6 months division. According to Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent, the purpose of the annual event is to give the young people an op­ portunity to demonstrate the skills they have learned and taught their animals through the 4-H dog project. This year’s event featured hundreds of dogs and classes in obedience, showmanship, tracking and Leader Dog puppy training. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads! Obituaries Florence G. Reid NASHVILLE — Florence G. Reid, 73, of 4720 Lawrence Rd. died Saturday, August 2, 1980, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. She was born June 2, 1907 in Climax, Michigan, the daughter of James and Anna (Harper) Akers. She married Clyde Reid February 4, 1928 in Battle Creek and came to Nashville about 46 years ago. Mrs. Reid is survived by her husband, Clyde; six sons, Roger and Richard of Hastings, Robert of Denver, Colorado, Thomas, James and Bernard, all of Nash­ ville; two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Eva) Shipman of Hastings and Mrs. George (Phoebe) Nummer of Lakeview, Michigan; 14 grandchildren; one brother, Jake Akers of Shelbyville, MI. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 5,1980, at 1:00 p.m. from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville with Rev. E. F. Rhoades officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. Astrid C. Halverson NASHVILLE - Astrid C. Halverson, 79, of 112 Queen St., died Sunday, August 3, 1980 at Community Hospital, Battle Creek. She was born February 20,1901 in Aurora, Ill., the daughter of Charles and Teckla (Anderson) Oleson. She married A. E. Halverson May 31, 1958 in Aurora, Ill. He preceded her in death in 1973. Mrs. Halverson was a member of Evening Star Chapter 342, OES of Ver­ montville, Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Hastings, and a former member of the Putnam Library Board where she served as secretary. Mrs. Halverson is survived by one brother, Harold Oleson of Aurora, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Stewart (Margaret) Lofdahl of Sedona, Arizona and Mrs. Melvin (Ellen) Weihman of Aurora, Ill. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 6, 1980, at 1:00 p.m. from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nash­ ville with Father John Ferguson officiating. Eastern Star memorial services will be conducted at the graveside. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. A weekly report from— Ernest Nash State Representative STRIKE VETO - Governor Milliken has again vetoed a proposal to allow public employees to strike. Although he did not oppose that specifically, he objected to a provision ex­ tending binding arbitration to all public employees to resolve disputes. NO DISASTER? President Carter has rejected the Governor’s request for an Emergency Declaration following the violent thunderstorms which hit Michigan in mid-July. A Declaration would have helped local governments get federal repair help. > ABORTION VETO - Consistent with his earlier actions, Governor Milliken has vetoed the latest set of restrictions of the use of Medicaid funds for abortions, contained in HB 4473. A new bill is now needed to fund the programs which are affected. DEFICIT DILEMMA Management and Budget Department officials are exploring possible ways to eliminate a budge deficit for the 1980-81 fiscal year which may be as high as $120 million. Such a deficit would be un­ constitutional. Options being considered, are a change in Medicaid accounting; eliminating some tax exemptions; and a four-day work week for state employees. LOCAL LOANS - Governor Milliken has signed into law SB 1190, which creates a local emergency financial assistance loan fund to be used to aid financially-troubled cities hurt by loss of business and industry. The loan fund board can not authorize more than $1 million to any single municipality nor more than $5 million total in any state fiscal year. NOT DEDUCTIBLE - The Attorney General has ruled that employers cannot make a deduction from their workers’ wages when processing a court-ordered wage assignment: a law enacted by the legislature in 1978 expressly prohibits an employer from deducting part of a worker’s salary to pay the cost of processing a wage assignment. HAPPY TRAILS Another new law has increased snowmobile registration fees to $15 from $9. All of the extra $6 will go into a snowmobile trail-improvement fund. The DNR is now accepting applications from clubs and organizations for grants to develop trails next winter. FOOD BILL - Although prices are going up all the time, the U.S. Agriculture Department says that today’s average family food bill is only 17 percent of disposable income vs. 23 percent in 1951. The average family eats about 2.5 tons of food each year, including a half-ton of vegetables. CATTLE CROP - Other economic indicators may be down, but the July inventory of Michigan cattle totaled 1.43 million head; this is 10 percent above last year and 6 percent higher than July of 1978. This is more than double the national rate of increase. �tqe MostBeautiful 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 remmlef �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. 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August 13, 1980 Vermontville community party Sunday honors 100th birthdays of Mrs. Gaut and Mrs. Barnes Mrs. Gout Mrs. Barnes Mrs. Gaut resides at pies have not been forgotten The Vermontville village president and council have Jarvis Acres, but often by those who sampled them. “She still has a sense of proclaimed Sunday, August spends weekends at her 17 a “Special Day” in Ver­ former home which her humor even though she montville for Ethel Gaut and daughter maintains on West doesn’t hear or see too well Mina Barnes who will be 1st Street in Vermontville. anymore,” says Mrs. Fisher. celebrating 100th birthdays The Gaut family moved to “She’s very determined to be alert and around. She uses a that address in 1910. this week. Mrs. Gaut’s late husband walker when she’s here and The centenarians will be honored at a community John died in 1976. Their a wheel chair when she’s at birthday party Sunday from children are Lois Fisher of the nursing home. She gets 2 to 4 p.m. in the Griswold Escanaba, Bernice Adrion of around real well.” Mrs. Adrion adds that her room of the First Crovallis, Oregon; Phillip of Congregational Church. The Olivet, Robert, and Harold, mother was thrilled to get a letter of birthday public is invited to attend. both of Jackson. Scrabble, King on the congratulations from The occasion will include a reception and a “card Corner, and Rummy games President Jimmy Carter. shower” for Mrs. Gaut and are favorite past-times for Mrs. Gaut has said that she Mrs. Gaut. She always en­ didn’t want to be 100, laughs Mrs. Barnes. Mrs. Gaut’s^ birthday is joyed gardening and yard Mrs. Adrion. “She said ‘It’s a August 13 and Mrs? Barnes work too in past years. And lot of foolishness.’” Mrs. Barnes was born in her wonderful homemade was born August 17. Van Wert, Ohio and came to Michigan when she was about three or four years of age and has been a resident of Vermontville for most of her adult life, she says. Her husband, the late Arza Barnes, was a native of the Vermontville area. Mrs. Barnes resides at the home of a niece, Mrs. George (Gretak Firster of Ver­ montville. Mrs. Barnes also has a number of relatives in the area as well as in other states. When she was interviewed last summer for a story in the Maple Valley News, Mrs. Barnes told a reporter that her secret of longevity Was “being happy, I guess.” Mrs. Veda Guy Shull, a friend who has taken care of Mrs. Barnes, talked in that same story about Mina’s spirit. “Mina is witty and full of fun...and even though she uses a walker to get around, Continued page 9 — Baker, Thrun, Pember, and Sampson win contested races in Vermontville Township Winners of contested races for nomination as Republican party candidates for offices of the Ver­ montville Township Board were Janice Baker for clerk; Incumbent Jane Thrun for treasurer; Incumbent Kenneth Pember, trustee; and Edward Simpson, trustee. No Democrats filed. About 25 percent (252) of the registered voters in Vermontville Township cast ballots in the August 5 primary election. Incumbent Republican Supervisor Fred Frith, unopposed in his bid for his party’s nomination, received 137 votes. In the race for clerk Mrs. Baker received 109 and Republican challenger Phyllis Wells, 80. Mrs. Wells was appointed to serve as clerk in June to fill the remaining term of Bobbi Hoefler who resigned. Mrs. Thrun was renominated to the treasurer’s position with 127 votes. Her opponent, Bonnie June Hoyt received 61 votes. Two Republican trustree candidates were selected from a field of three con­ tenders. Winners Edward Sampson received 135 votes and Incumbent Ke-neth Pember, 85. .}' aneth Conkley received ' votes. John Rathourn, Republican, was the only candidate to seek the position of constable, a position he has held for the past 20 years. Rathburn polled more votes than any other- township candidate in "the primary with a total of 179. Two candidates were unopposed for bids to their party’s nomination for sixyear seats on the library board. Two positions are to be filled and Republican Madelyn Forest received 164 votes and Democrat Joe Davis, 18. Clerk nominations won by Bishop in Castleton and Chase in Maple Grove Winners of the only con­ tested races in the August 5 primary in the Nashville area are also . apparent winners in the upcoming November general election. All candidates on the ballot in Maple Grove and Castleton townships were Republicans. No Democrats filed for seats on either board. In last Tuesday’s race, Sharon Bishop defeated Judy De Groot, 63-27, for the office of Castleton Township Clerk. Incumbent Geraldine Long did not seek re-election. In Maple Grove Township, Conf, page 9 — Free blood pressure checks offered monthly in Nashville by Susan Hinckley here by the Barry County Keeping tabs on Nash- Chapter of the American ville’s health is the goal of a Red Cross. monthly program sponsored Vital health signs of blood pressure and pulse are checked by volunteer registered nurses at the firstMonday-of-the-month clinic Helen Sellers, seated, acts as medical records clerks at the free blood pressure clinic sponsored in Nashville each month by the Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Here, she checks card showing last month's readings for Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis. Temple is on North Main St. basis. held at the Masonic Temple. The clinic is open from in Nashville. On other days, The free service is available to all ages of Nash­ 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon the similar clinics are held at ville residents, though the first Monday of each month. sites in Hastings, Middleville appointment is and Delton, all under the -majority of “clients” seem No to be senior citizens. Many of necessary. The Masonic sponsorship of the ARC. them take advantage of the service while they are awaiting the daily noon lunch served at the temple under the Nutrition Site program r “We keep a running record on each individual (who comes to the clinic),” ex­ plains R.N. Helen Furlong of Nashville who serves as a volunteer worker for the monthly program. This allows thg, medical personnel to note any change in the monthly reading which might indicate a problem. In such a case, the individual is referred to his or her physician for further tests and-or treatment. In many cases, the regular monthly check by the volunteer Red Cross nurses Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis has her blood pressure proves to be a sort of reading taken by ARC volunteer Helen Furlong, R.N., “preventive' medicine” for while R.N. Rosezella Herman administers tests in folks who do : -'; -see their background. Many senior citizens take advantage of own doctor o a regular the service. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, August 13, 1980__Page 2 Nashville News they stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Douse and the men enjoyed golfing at the new Mulberry Fore course. The Douses and Barretts are winter neighbors at Lakeland. Other former local residents recently in Nash­ ville for a visit are Orlo and Pat Uhl of Washington, D.C. He is on leave from his station there with the U.S. Navy. The Uhls were ac­ companied on the trip here by their 3-year-old grandson, Shawn. The visitors stayed with Don and Agnes Hughes at their Thornapple Lakey cottage. Orlo, a 1952 NHS grad, expects to be sent overseas soon and Pat plans to return to her native Georgia during his 18-month tour of duty. The Uhls receive the Maple Valley News weekly and say they enjoy keeping up with the hometown news. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth “Ted” Mix of Nashville entertained for Sunday dinner recently his brother, Harry Mix of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Harry’s daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Horton of Leslie. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mix recently returned to Michigan to take up residence here, but she was taken ill and at this writing was confined to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The Mixes plan to stay with relatives here temporarily. The United Methodist Council on Ministries will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, at the church, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the . Ad­ ministrative Board. Mrs. Elsie Cogswell of Nashville ,was honored on Word of the death of two local residents came too late to appear in last week’s News column, but we want to extend belated condolences to the families of Mrs. Clyde (Florence) Reid of Lawrence Rd. and Mrs. A. E. (Astrid) Halverson of Nash­ ville. Both ladies passed away Sunday, August 3, and services for each were held last week at Vogt’s Funeral Home in Nashville. Mrs. Halverson was a faithful reader of the Maple Valley News, and always had a kind and encouraging word to say about this column whenever we talked with her. She was a dear lady, and she will be missed. Word of another death which it is our sad duty to report is that of Al Smith, a former local resident who retired to Largo, Florida a few years ago, following his retirement as proprietor of Maker’s Supermarket here. His wife, Rose, survives as do two daughters and several grandchildren. Al succumbed at age 75 after a long bout with cancer. We hope to have more complete obituary information when daughter Mrs. Sonya Kjergaard returns to Michigan. She has been in Florida with her mother. । Nancy Smith of Nashville sustained a leg injury during recent summer league softball play. At this time, she is wearing a support for torn ligaments and will probably be oh the sideline for about six weeks. Cecil and Juanita Barrett, former Nashville residents now of Lakeland, Florida, arrived in Michigan recently for a two-week visit with friends and relatives. Here, Come in and get an ex pert cut that's easy, to care for and always looks neat! Our exex­ perienced beauticians give you top care! The Mirrors image -me miuom nuaae — OLIVET — — NASHVILLE — 616-749-9962 517-852-9192 By Susan Hinckley her August 3rd birthday Eaton Rapids; Harry, Sandy when 16 relatives gathered and Kathy Rollins of Nashfor a family dinner at the ville; Millie Carrigan of home of her daughter, Mrs. Nashville; Lyla Green of Bernita McDonald of Pot-Vermontville; Carrie Wiser of Nashville; and Darwin terville. Fourteen members of the and, Norma Reid arid Nashville Garden Club children of Cadillac, who enjoyed last Tuesday’s arrived Friday and were journey to Hastings for lunch weekend guests of the at Kentucky Fried Chicken, Clarence Reids. Sunday dinner guests at followed by a tour of Misty Morning Farms, north of the Clarence Reid home, in Hastings. Organic herbs are addition to the Darwin Reids grown on the farm. Mint tea and children Betsey and was served to the group by Darwin Allen, were Gary Friddle of Nashville and the proprietor,, Mr. and Mrs. Ard (Iza) Jassin Hamed, a former Decker of Nashville were in foreign exchange student Ionia last Monday to see the here who flew from his home colorful parade which in Germany to attend the wedding. opened the 1980 Free Fair. Reid-Withey They accompanied Mr. and Sunday evening supper Mrs. Robert Varney of rural guests at the Clarence Reid Nashville. home included Darrel and Fred and Marguerite Karen Reid and sons Ackett of Nashville attended Sherman and - Matt of the August 3 open house Kalamo, and Arden and Sue celebration which marked Reid and daughters Minday, the 100th anniversary of the Arnie and Erica, of NashGresham United Methodist ville. Sunday afternoon callers Church. Between 150 and 200 persons were present for the at the Clarence Reid home Saturday afternoon and all- were Mr. and Mrs. Vere day Sunday events at the Robinson of Bellevue. Classes begin Sept. 2 at the church. Several former ministers returned for the Nashville Christian occasion, which included a Academy, a new school lovely Sunday noon potluck instituted by a coalition of dinner following morning local churches. (Details elsewhere in this issue.) services. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Earl and Clara Pennock of rural Nashville enjoyed the Hawblitz of Nashville atAugust 3 Hoffman family tended. a recent family reunion at the home of Bill gathering at the Thornapple and Grace Tarbet of Lake cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Hastings. About 30 relatives Blair Hawblitz.. The event were present for the honored the birthday of both gathering. Earl is related to Vern and his son Blair, and the Hoffmans through his also welcomed home Blair’s mother’s side of the family. son Kenneth, who had Just Mrs. Zoe Gillett, a former returned from Korea after local resident now of being stationed there for the Hastings, was a special past two years with the U.S. guest when the Nashville .armed forces. Miss Karen Knowles, Garden Club met last week daughter of Randy and for the herb farm tour. The recent wedding of Nancy (Pennock) Knowles Jean Reid of Nashville to of Gun Lake, was honored Ernie Withey of Kalamo Sunday at a bridal shower brought a houseful of held at the home of her aunt, company to the home of Mr. Mrs. Ardyce Noble of Gun and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Lake. Assisting Mrs. Noble Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. in hosting the event were Floyd Thomas, brother and Mrs. Tim (Alice) Boucher sister-in-law of Jean Reid, and Mrs. Gunda Pennock, and Jean’s mother, Mrs. both of Nashville. Karen will Virginia Thomas, arrived be married on August 16. Mrs. Eliza Emery of NashFriday noon from their home in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. ville accompanied her neighFriday evening, Clarence bors Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence and Margaret Reid hosted a Horn to Gull Lake Bible rehearsal supper for the Conference at Gull Lake last wedding party. Present in Sunday to attend morning addition to the Ft. Wayne services there. Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull guests were Pastor and Mrs. Roger Claypool and children of Nashville was in Battle of Abingdon, Virginia; Carl Creek last Thursday to call and Virginia Wolf and son of on Mrs. Betty Guy. A Tuesday afternoon visitor at the Shull home was Mary Pennock of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz of Nashville en­ tertained as Friday evening supper guests Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shull and Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz, all of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dahm of Nashville entertained Sunday at their Barlow Lake cottage in honor of their grandson, Danny Wyant of Tohatchi, New Mexico, who has been visiting friends and relatives in Michigan for the past ten days. Present for the Sunday gathering were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dahm of Battle Creek; Bobby Dahm of Kalamazoo; Mr. & Mrs. Brad Wyant of Climax; Jack Wyant; Kathy Kirby; Jill Wyant; and Sharon, Tom and Nancy Brady, all of Nashville. Danny is a 1968 MVHS grad. He completed his education at Western Michigan University and for the past four years has taught on the Navajo Indian Reservation at Tohatchi. He will soon start his fifth year of teaching there. Danny left Monday for Riverton, Wyoming, accompanied by his sister Jill Wyant, to visit their parents, former local residents Gene and Bonnie (Dahm) Wyant. Danny will continue on to New Mexico and Jill will fly home after their visit. Mrs. Helen Hoxie of St. Louis, Michigan, was a Sunday dinner guest recently of her brother and sister-in-law, Nelson and Geneva Brumm of Nash­ ville. Afternoon callers at the Brumm home were Helen’s sisters, Mrs. Phyllis Rizor and Mrs. Winifred Yarger, both of Nashville. Other visitors of the Brumms that afternoon were Cecil and Juanita Barrett, their for­ mer neighbors who now live at Lakeland, Florida. Remember the August 21 Benefit Rummage Sale at Thank you SYLVIA FISHER and MARGARET ASHCRAFT for all your help at the Nash­ ville Little League refresh­ ment stand this summer. THANK YOU from... Nashville Little League & Sandy Schaub AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCHUNITED METHODIST CHURCHMAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH OFDARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School ..11 a.m.. (V4 mile East of M-66, 5 miles Holy Day Masses south of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday .............. 6 p.m $unday School .. 10 a.m. the evening before Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m. "^omjn9 Service . 11 a.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI rev. Leonard putnam ^vening Service .. 7p .m. PEACE UHITED METHODIST Sun. A.M.' Worship.. 9:15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday Schooool.l 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ... 11 Evening Worship .. 7 Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 a.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. AM Service ......... 11 a.m.. a.m. PM Service........... 7 p.m. p.m .Wed. Service......... 7 p.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe CHURCH PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. PAUL L. BOGER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 South Main, Vermontville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School . 10 a.m. 'Sunday School ... 10 Church School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11a.m. Morning Worship . 11 (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 Fellowship Time After ’ Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening Worship. Worship p.m. Prayer Meeting ... 7 REV. DAVE FLEMING Rev. Richard Wadsworth the United Methodist Community House. Proceeds go to the new Nashville Christian Academy. Complete details elsewhere in this issue of the Maple Valley News. Lloyd Wilcox of Nashville is recuperating at home following a recent brief stay at Pennock Hospital. He was taken there by Nashville ambulance on Friday af­ ternoon, August 1, when he developed complications due to a heart condition. By Sunday he had improved sufficiently to return home, but must forego his usual daily stroll downtown for a while. Sue Schlak of Grand Ledge dropped four and one-half pounds in one week to become the top weekly weight loss winner when “God’s No-Munch Bunch” met for their weigh-in Monday at the Nashville Baptist Church. Ronald Kenyon of Nash­ ville underwent surgery August 1 at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. At the time of this report, he was still confined there and it was not known how long he would remain. The hospital address is 183 West St., 49017. Les Murphy of East Lansing celebrated his August 2nd birthday with a family dinner last Sunday at the home of his parents, Dave and Rosalie Murphy of Nashville. Their daughter, Cinda Murphy of Lansing, was also home for the oc­ casion. Jeff and Rae Murphy of Vermontville enjoyed a recent weekend as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jarvie of Nashville at their cottage near Ludington. Also present for the weekend were the Jaryie’s daughter and her husband, Joy and Tim Redmond. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville was in Sturgis the weekend of August 2-3 to visit her son 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.. .10:45a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. ’ Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service... 11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �JSSSS Ma M a s NsN *i SS! V kjss "if "if *it< ’’tolfc^ ifcS^’M Mi *< iSi ftsS 5tSs ' * ■■« • ss •‘* i> '*• ‘*i ft ***; *j Jinjfi *2 2 ^Ki Ki *** *> *** ’Isa Isa tRitmsSlia’i tReitmaesSlai ’i; tetaeSi’; Lltl Wn^ Wi My ill ’’■'ilsotaefej asm Jefl and Rae Sr, Vtn»|jiiie tij« hnitteMteekadisp tad fc, iiat ofNstmlleilte: flip, larLutaoife i oie f* the weetetd ie BHia M ad jfffr. mia j June's tagfca hasband, Joy u Ratad Mrs. Elsie R» rural fetts and family, David and Suzanne Ramsey and children LeighAnne and Vincent. Saturday evening supper was enjoyed at the Howe Military Academy Summer Camp at Howe, Indiana, where David is an instructor. Sunday,'after attending worship services at the Trinity Lutheran Church, the Ramseys enjoyed a lovely dinner at the Summer Camp. In the af­ ternoon, the family mem­ bers were spectators at a very colorful motorbike show and parade which was directed and announced by David. He is the instructor for a 6-weeks program in which 50 of the 120 boys at the camp participated in classes of novice, in­ termediate and advanced bikers. The show for the fifth weekend of the camp in­ cluded six motorbike riders doing stunts and exhibition driving. About 200 parents from throughout the U.S. were present for the presentation. Ramsey has been motorbike instructor at the camp for three years and also teaches math and social studies at the winter school at Howe Military Academy, in addition to coaching basketball and golf. Ramsey and his wife are former teachers in the Maple Valley Schools system. While visiting her son’s family, Mrs. Elsie Ramsey also enjoyed a lovely dinner out at the Golden Buddha, a Chinese restaurant in Howe. Mrs. Gunda Pennock of Nashville recently enjoyed a week-long visit with her sister and family, Gudrun and Andy Knutson, at Staten Island, New York. Mrs. Pennock made the trip East by auto, accompanying her nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Knutson of Chicago Heights, Illinois. An all-new course is planned for the 10,000 meter (6.2 mile) Harvest Run io be staged this year on Sept. 20, in conjunction with Nash­ ville’s annual Harvest Festival. In the past, the runners have departed and m Sturgis the i«s jpg trt’-JW! youSHM «» uthelpoifW jteogirf PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Orcfinage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated! cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, August 13, 1980__Page 3 finished at Putnam Park. This year, the race starts and ends at Maple Valley High School. Time is 8:30 a.m. Last year, 99 runners competed in the race The first 100 participants to pre­ register for the 1980 event will receive special com­ memorative hats. Entry by Susan Hinckley third. Additional children area residents can offer Community House. Hours of forms are available at local over the first three from one financial contributions to the sale are 9:30 a.m. to 5 business places and at the Doors will open for the family would be enrolled support the school,” ex­ p.m. high school. Trophies and first time Sept. 2 at the Nash­ free. plained Roscoe. (See ad­ Anyone interested in medal will be awarded men ville Christian Academy, a Kindergarten tuition has vertisement, this issue of the helping the school by and women runners -hi new K-12 school recently been set at $400 per year, News for more details.) donating items for the sale various age categories. The instituted by a coalition of with full-day classes for In addition, various fund­ may contact Mrs. William race is being chaired by Tom local churches. beginners set for Monday, raising events are planned in (Isabelle) Dean at 852-0841. Oleson and Rev. Don Roscoe the community. A benefit All proceeds of the sale will The facility will be located Tuesday and Thursday. of Nashville. Older students, grades 1 rummage sale is set for go toward establishing and in the educational wing of the A motorcycle rally is being Nashville Church of the through 12, will attend full- Thursday, August 21, at the supporting the Nashville sponsored Sunday, August Nazarene on Fuller Street. day classes Monday through United Methodist Church Christian Academy. 17, for members of the Nash­ The academy will offer a Friday. ville Baptist Church curriculum through A.C.E., Anyone wishing more congregation who are cycle a Texas-based Christian information on the academy enthusiasts. A trip to Education program. may call Rev. James Jackson and back is planned “Besides teaching the Sherman at 852-1930. A between the hours of 1:30 basic three R’s of education, former pastor of the local p.m. and 5:00 p.m. the school will also offer the Church of the Nazarene, The annual church picnic new three R’s,” commented Sherman has been retained of the Nashville Baptist Pastor Don Roscoe, to serve as principal of the Church is set for Sunday, assistant pastor at the Nash­ new school. Other faculty August 24, at Charlton Park. ville Baptist Church and a members of the academy The all-day event will in­ member of the academy’s are expected to be an­ clude serving of lunch and advisory committee. nounced next week. supper. Both morning and To financially support the “The new three R’s are: evening church services will respect founding of the new for authority, be conducted at the park. responsibility, and religious educational facility, an Senior high youths of the training and conviction.” organization of backers has Nashville Baptist Church Three local churches are recently been formed. were to depart today, August represented on the advisory “The Nashville Christian 12, for a 3-day visit to Cedar committee. Board members Academy has started a Point Amusement Park near from the Church of the Founders’ Club in which Sandusky, Ohio. The trip is Nazarene are Rev. Richard being made by church bus. Wadsworth and Linda Band rehearsal Guests last Friday of Mr. Hamilton; from from the — and — and Mrs. M. Dewey (Mary) Assembly of God are Rev. Maple Valley High School Castelein, Jr., of Nashville, Robert Taylor and Tom band members are asked to was son Richard McCallum Goodman; and from the attend a 7 p.m. rehearsal and and his wife, Joan, of Nashville Baptist, Rev. meeting on Thursday, Califon, New Jersey. The Roscoe and Larry Gonser. August 14. McCallums have been in “The school is open for Freshman band members Michigan the past week to applications for enrollment must report to the high visit her parents at Lansing. from all area churches and school on August 11, 12, and Melvin D. Castelein, Sr., a residents,” said Roscoe. He 13, at 7 p.m. former local resident now of noted that the academy is a Signed by... Battle Creek, is in Nashville community-wide effort and CARD OF THANKS this week at the home of his that most churches in the I would like to thank all son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. entire Nashville- those who supported me in M. Dewey Castletein, Jr. He Vermontville area have the Primary Election. Your would appreciate a visit shown an interest in the new vote of confidence is very from his friends in this area institution. much appreciated. while he is in town. Melvin Barbara M. Sherwood Family tuition rates have spends the winters in Florida been set as follows for and summers in Michigan. academy students: $750 per ■UjyiMnnnri A letter from Kenneth A. year for the first child; $650 PHONE 945-9554 Meade last week said he’d for the second from the same for Action Want-Ads enjoyed the recent Memories family, and $550 for the articles on Nashville’s old swimming holes. “I never got up enough nerve to dive off the bridge or swim in the mill pond,” he wrote, “but EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION! did swim quite often in the pool back of the ball diamond.” Meade said he also used to swim in a pool farther down the Thornapple 6 Months ■ S10,000.00 Minimum River, “about a mile west of | RATE FOR THIS WfeEK: | _ Price’s corner and a little way south of Thornapple Annual yield Lake Road.” About last per annum week’s story, he said he rememberd that Munson’s Federal regulations prohibit compounding of interest during the term of thin agreement. made some excellent can­ Rate varies each week for new certificates or renewals but once you have invested in your Money Market Certificate, your quoted rate is fixed for the full six months. dies too (we had mentioned the store in conjunction with early ice cream parlors). “Whenever my sister Mabel went into town with my grandmother, she always brought home some homemade lemon drops •Continuous compounding •Rate changes the first of each month, but once your (from Munson’s) that were •S500.00 minimum amount certificate has been purchased, your rate is fixed foi 2’ years excellent tasting,” wrote Meade. “She would dole out rate for this week: a few to my dad and me then hide the sack. It became quite a challenge to find the Annu*ivi<|d hiding place. Once in a great ■M Continuously Compounded while we were successful.” Christian Academy starts its first school year September 2nd UM to declare SUNDAY, Aug. 17,1980 a.. .“SPECIAL DAY” — for — Nina Bames Ethel Gaut 100 YEARS OLD The Vermontville Village President and the Vermontville Village Council 6 Month 9.117 '2 year Money Market Certificate 9.71 FROM YOUR 2% YEAR CERTIFICATE ACTION-ADS Public invited to attend DAN'S WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREEWATER TESTI! Reasonable Fees!! p wj (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Dan! I 9.4578 VARIABLE RATE At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Money Market Certificate 1970 OLDS: $150. Call 726­ 0537. _____________ FOR SALE: Bundy Alto saxophone. Excellent con­ dition; two snow tires mounted H78xl4; Patz gutter cleaner with head and motor; one ley feed cart, 700 lb. electric start; one ley pit scraper; hart water cups. Call Na'shville 852-1759 or 852-9721. (8-12) Substantial interest penalty for early withdrawal from all certificate accounts. THIS IS MORE THAN ANY BANK CANPAY Eaton Federal ALL ACCOUNTS NOW INSURED UPTO$100,000.00 3h&ic and Loan Association FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville. Michigan 'Eaton Rapids. Michigan Olivet, Michigan �rhe Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, August 13. 1980 — Page 4 War’s end set off all-night jubilation in Nashville August 14,1945 was a day of rejoicing throughout America. World War II had ended with the surrender of Japan. In Nashville, news of the event set off a spontaneous all-night jubilation that outdid even the the famed local hoopla which had marked the end of the first World War on November 11, 1918. Word of that earlier peace had triggered an impromptu parade down Nashville’s Main Street with an effigy of deposed German monarch “Kaiser Bill” towed behind a huge white steed. But even greater revelry was ignited when news of the Japanese surrender reached the village in 1945. The long conflict was over. “Nashville celebrated the end of the war Tuesday night with an abandon that sur­ passed Armistice Day 27 years ago,” observed the Nashville News in its August 16, 1945 issue. For nearly half an hour after the official news of the complete surrender of Japan was broadcast from Washington, D.C., local residents appeared to take the good news quietly. “Then at 7:35 p.m. the fire siren sounded, the Nashville Dairy’s steam whistle shrilled and a few shotguns were fired off somewhere on the South Side,” noted the News account. “Minutes later, the most hilarious impromptu celebration in the. history of our town was under way.” Soon,\ Main Street was lined with spectators. Parading up and down the thoroughfare were back­ firing autos, boys on bicycles towing clattering tin pans, and all sorts of vehicles full of cheering passengers. The din of auto horns continued far past dark. The roar was drowned out from time to time by the scream of the fire siren, as someone kept sneaking back to the fire station to press the button. “Probably many cities outdid Nashville in celebrating the end of the most awful war in the world’s history,” commented News editorpublisher Don Hinderliter, “but none ofthem could have surpassed Our Town in HOMEMAKERS! Supplement your family income with a job that's FUN! Be your own boss. Work your own hours demonstrating MERRI­ MAC Toys and Gifts on party plan. High­ est commission. No investment, deliver­ ing or collecting. Call toll free to 1-800-553*9066 or write: MERRI-MAC 801 Jackson, Dubuque, IA. 52001 Nice Stock-Limited Supply - 2x4x8 ECONS " Just99 ea 2x4x10 ECONS Now ea 2x4x12 ECONS Just ea HOMETOWN LUMBER YARD 219 SOUTH STATE STREET NASHVILLE. MICH. 49073 Ph. 852 0882 anything but volume." He noted that many people seemed to be at first stunned by the magnitude of the news that had been momentarily expected for four days. (On August 10, the Japanese government had made overtures for peace by inquiring into the fate of Emporer Hirohito if Japan should unconditionally surrender to the Allies.) When news of the actual surrender was received the evening of August 14, many local residents suddenly began to develop a celebrating mood several hours later. “Lights burned in many a Nashville home after midnight,” observed the News, “and the sound of revelry waged up and down the streets.” In many homes, however, news of the war’s end brought only a solemn thanksgiving. “While the gay throngs crowded the ' sidewalk in front of Central Park, the community honor roll nearby stood out as a reminder of the nine Nashville men who have died in service and of the scores still far from home,” noted the News. By the same token, many homes were gladdened by the announcement from Washington, close on the heels of the surrender flash, that over 5 million men still overseas would be home in 12 to 18 months. The United States aes governmen government had a aso also announced that selective services requirements would be cut from an approximate 80,000 troops per month to 50,000.. Shortly after releasing the great news of the surrender, President Truman had said, “Our nation ' now faces another emergency, as great as it has ever faced.” ' He added that he was confident the American people would come through as they had in the past. After Nashville’s all-night Tuesday celebration of peace, practically every place ofbusiness in town was closed Wednesday. The post office opened, but closed aat 10 a.m. for cose or thee balance of the day. Rural mail carriers took the day off. “The Nashville News went to press as usual Wednesday noon,” concluded the local account of V-J Day, “but the edition could not be entered at the post office until Thursday morning.” In that edition, for posterity, the News had vividly recorded an historic day that will live in memories for years to corned Memories of V-J Day are closely linked to this Honor Roll which graced Nashville's Central Park during World War II. (The old Flo Theater can be seen at right. The local Lions started the project of erecting an honor roll, but the village footed the bill for most of the material and lettering of names by a Battle Creek sign painter. During the war, he made some four or five additions to the list. Eventually, to accomodate the ever-expanding roster of local citizens serving in the armed forces, wings had to be added to the board about 1944. In this scene, 279 names are visible. By the time V-J Day arrived, nine had been marked by gold Stars. ( (Photo loaned, courtesy Leah Walrath Partridge) Eaton County youths to participate in state 4-H livestock expo — By Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent Twenty-four *(24) Eaton County'youths will join 4-H members from across the state to compete in the second annual Michigan 4-H Livestock Expo, August 18-21 at Michigan State Univer­ sity. Participating in the event are Kim and Cindy Wetzel, Troy and Shaun Thompson, and David Brand from Vermontville; Tammy Cory, Penney Cranson, Karena Brown, Ron Brown, Beth and Missy Bosworth, John Lehman, Mike and Gary Wells, and Jenny Busch, all from Charlotte; Jim Mott, Tara, Teann and Troy Garnant and Eric Day from Olivet; and Randy 'Barnes, Terri Murphy, Brenda Dingman and Mike Wight from Bellevue. Contests at the Livestock expo will range from breeding and showmanship for beef cattle, swine and sheep to public speaking and livestock photography. Entrants need not own their own animals to participate in the Livestock Expo. Contests such as meat iden­ tification and animal evaluation utilize the par­ ticipant’s knowledge without requiring them to provide School night for cubbing set for Sept 18 For the first time on Thursday, September 18, 1980 at elementary schools throughout Michigan’s lower peninsula all eleven Boy Scouts of America Councils will hold School Night for Cub Scouting on the same evening. Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction, Phillip E. Runkel has urged school superintendents to support the School Night, which he describes as an evening in which third, fourth, and fifth grade boys and parents are invited to join in Scouting’s program of character development, citizenship training, and mental and physical fitness. The School Night Chair­ man of the West Michigan Family Planning Clinic set The Barry-Eaton District Health Department announces its Family Planning Clinic schedule for August. Clinics will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Health Department, 220 W. Court St. An appointment can be made by calling the Health Dept., 945-9516. Walk­ in counseling hours each Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Teens welcome, no parental permission required. No charge. (8-26) Shores Council is Director of Elementary Schools of Grand Rapids, Richard Bandy, who’s committee hopes to register 4,000 new Cub Scouts during the Round-Up. Bandy emphasized that the evening is for both boys and parents to learn about and join in the wonderful world of Cub Scouting. As September 18 draws near specific information to time and elementary school locations will be given out in the classroom. their own animals. “The Livestock Expo has been designed to reach the interests of young people from different backgrounds in livestock production,” says Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. “Kids who don’t own animals are encouraged to become active in livestock projects.” Other highlights of the Livestock Expo include the Livestock Quiz Bowl and an Ag Olympics. “The Olympic competition is a just-for-fun event where teams compete in activities like hay bale tossing and milk drinking,” says Diuble.College scholarships, trip awards and ribbons will be given to Livestock Expo contest winners. A scholarship will be presented to the winner of the trifecta, a competition which requires contestants to participate in showmanship, judging and evaluation, and communications events. The Livestock Expo is open to the.public free of charge, and is one of many livestock-related events scheduled during 4-H Animal Science Week at Michigan State University, August 18­ 21. For more information contact Diuble at the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, 543-2310. GOOD NEWS! Many people in the area feel the need to bring back a normal educational environment that is fundamentally Christian and academically inspiring. We have good news! This fall the Nashville Christian Academy will meet this need using the accelerated Christian Education individual orien­ ted curriculum and program. Get your application in beginning July 28. Projective school starting date is Sept. 3rd. If you sence this great need in our community we invite you to join the Founders Club with a pledge of $25.00 or more. Your gift is tax deductible. I pledge to give to the Founders Club by Sept. 30, 1980... $25.00 or $_________ t to help fund the organizational cost of the academy. Signed Address________________________________ Moil to 301 Fuller St., Nashville, Ml. 49073 Phone 517-852-1930 or 852-9714 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, Avgust 13, 1980__Page 5 Sunny Crest Riders go ‘to the Fair’ Members of the Sunny Crest Riders 4-H Club at? tended the 50th Annual Eaton County 4-H Fair. Their fair participation began on Monday with the Horse Judging Contest. Penny Carter of Grand Ledge took 9th in halter judging, 4th in performance judging and 3rd overall in the 14 and over age group. Karen Haas of Vermontville placed 10th overall in the 14 and over age group. Her sister, Kim, placed 4th in halter judging and 3rd overall in the 13 and under age group. Kellie Haas placed 2nd in performance judging. Jolene Ackerson of Grand Ledge took 4th overall in the 13 and under group, and her sister, Jennifer, took 3rd overall in the same group. April Gage of Grand Ledge placed 1st in per- formance judging and 2nd overall in the 13 and under group. And Robin Scott of Charlotte placed 7th overall in the 14 and over group. . On Tuesday, the ponies were shown. Lisa Love of Grand Ledge and her P.O.A. “Socks” received 2nd in Showmanship, 1st in Pleasure and Horsemanship, and Grand Champion Horsemanship, Lisa also won two blue ribbons on her baked goods and a 3rd on her latched rug. Dean Keefer of Mulliken placed 1st in halter and 5th in Showmanship with his pony. His sister, Denise, placed 4th in Showmanship, 1st in Pleasure and 2nd in Horsemanship. The other 17 members of the Sunny Crest Riders show horses on Wed"nesday through Friday. Ernie Wright of Vermontville report from* Hjpki. •«ilk Ernest Nash “fiWftL W fn fi fni Sh-i®3"foi ih i **3tat •ppj m1 Wb Hjj, “WEjpia ■MKtWiWi fox. c» ■ ta WiBlki I Uli ®tataisijs. hfcjr Mita tan Wwta ixttsiih ilpnitail nd Eiti Cote site ntetatei pa It tat contest ran tafclijrjH a tie rash: iDnkiitKCtM' MSE!n L Mud aMittee fflllilM. I rURw 1’1 Ik □eomsk Wii tpiik^1 tai * ttajt.iii*1 rff*5 frstidfltf ‘ 1 in* s(taWW* SaaMfl SttH’ ff4 iff Fi** jssiw!® try* ry*** USni* State Representative SCHOOL CONTRACTS - As of August 1, about 60 percent of Michigan’s 529 school districts had teacher contracts for the 1980-81 school year. Another 17 had tentative agreements, while about 200 districts were still negotiating. CAR SALE - July auto sales in Michigan more than doubled from June levels as a result of the one-month “tax holiday” on new cars: July sales tax receipts at 2 percent were $13.5 million, while June receipts at 4 percent were only $12.9 million. TAX PROPOSALS - It’s important to start reviewing now the four tax proposals for the November ballot: an income­ tax increase to 4.7 from 4.6 percent to pay for new prisons; and^the Coalition, Smith-Bullard, and Tisch property-tax reform-relief plans. ELECTION RESULTS - Following last week’? primary election, there will be five parties on the statewide ballot this fall: Republican; Democratic; Anderson Coalition; Citizens’ Party; and Libertarian. In most areas only the two major parties will have local candidates. Of the 100 House members running for re-election, only two (Democrats) were defeated in the primary. CONTINUING CUTS - The House and Senate Ap­ propriations Committees have continued to work during the summer recess to review recommendations by the Governor on where to make the necessary cuts so that the 1980-81 budget will balance. Recent discussion has centered on Mental Health, Corrections (prisons), Social Services, and K-12 education programs. It is a difficult choice. TIME OFF? - Governor Milliken has urged state em­ ployees to voluntarily take time off without pay in an effort to minimize the need for state-government layoffs during the coming year. Employees will receive leave-time credit in return for unpaid days. If enough workers do this voluntarily, there will be little need for forced layoffs if the budget crisis worsens. OPEN TRIALS - The Michigan Supreme Court, following U.S. Supreme Court guidelines, has ruled that a criminal trial may not be closed to the public and the press except in extraordinary circumstances such as those which might compromise a defendant’s right to a fair trial. LOAN VETO - The Governor has vetoed HB 5744 and 5795, which would have required the Treasury Department to provide loans to local school districts which need money for operating expenses. He said this option should be open only for districts which have an actual fiscal deficit. COURT LOAD - The number of cases filed with our Supreme Court in the judicial year ending June 30 was up by 19 percent over the 1978-79 year and 244, percent over the 1968-69 year. Of the current casetf filed, 1,093 were on criminal matters and 757 were civil cases. placed 4th in Pleasure, 9th in Horsemanship and 6th in Showmanship, on his quarter horse. His brother, Troy, “Rocky”, placed 7th in Showmanship,, 4th in Pleasure and 6th in Hor­ semanship.. Her sister, took 2nd in Snowmanship Jennifer, and her Buckskin with Reserve Champion took 3rd in Showmanship, 4th Showmanship, 3rd in Hor- in Pleasure and Horsemanship and 2nd in semanship. Pleasure with Reserve April Gage and her Grade Champion Pleasure, on his horse, Shandaa, placed 2nd palamino., Loren Love of iin Showmanship with Grand Grand LedgeMisty, withplaced his 2nd Champion Showmanship, quarter horse, a minp Hoanlter aonwdm Raensservpe, 9th in Showmanship, 7th in Champion Halter. Mary Ann Horsemanship and 6th in Southworth of Grand Ledge Pleasure. Loren also on her quarter horse, received a Top Ten award on “Zanz”, placed 1st in his electrical project. His Showmanship with Reserve brother, Mike, on his quarter Champion Showmanship, horse placed 3rd in 2nd in Pleasure with Reserve Showmanship, Hor- Champion Pleasure and 1st semanship and Pleasure.. iin Horsemanship and Grand Penny Carter - and her Champion ampon Horsemanship. orsemansp. palamino placed 3rd in She also received a Top Ten -Showmanship, 5th in Hor- award with her sculpture. semanship, and 6th in Robin Scott and her quarter Pleasure. Karen Haas took horse placed 6th in 1st in English Showmanship, Showmanship, 3rd in Halter with Grand Champion and an 8th in n Horsemanship. orsemansp. Showmanship and 2nd in She also received a Top Ten English Pleasure and award with her pencil Equitation on her quarter drawing. Allen Ells of horse. Her sister, Kim, Vermontville placed 2nd in placed 1st in Showmanship Halter with his quarter horse and Horsemanship and 1st in mare and foal. His brother, Pleasure? with her quarter Mike and his pinto mare and horse. Kellie Haas and her foal placed 1st in Halter, 5th quarter horse placed 2nd in in Horsemanship and 6th in Showmanship,, in Showmanship. Their sister, 1st Pleasure with Grand Linda, and her horse placed Champion Pleasure and 2nd 2nd in Halter. And Cheryl in Horsemanship with Keefer of Mulliken with her Reserve Champion Hor- Arab received 6th in semanship. Jolene Ackerson Showmanship, 2nd in Halter and her quarter horse, with Reserve Champion Halter and 5th in Hor­ semanship. The last class of the fair is to choose the 12 State 4-H Horse Show representatives. From Sunny Crest Riders Lisa Love, Troy Wright, Mary Ann Southworth, and Kellie Haas will be going. Our members have worked How would you like to have hard throughout the year an international brother or and are very proud of their sister living in your home accomplishments. Youth for understanding seeks host families — CALL ANYTIME . . . 517-852*1734 — VERMONTVILLE — CALENDAR of EVENTS August 16-17 - Michigan State Sheep Show, Ionia. August 18-19 - State 4-H Dairy Goat Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 18-21 - Michigan 4-H Livestock Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 19 - 4-H State Horse Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 19 - 4-H State Rabbit Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 19-21 - State 4-H Dairy Cattle Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 21 - 4-H State Poultry Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 22-23 - Michigan Charolias Show, Ionia. September 4 - MAEH Rally Day, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. September 9 - Barry County Nutrition Council, 1:30p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. September 11 - MAEH Lesson Day, 9:15 a.m. - 2:15p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. September 26 - Southwest Michigan Polled Hereford Association Junior Show, Hastings. 5nLE! 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If you are interested, ? please phone Carleen Overholt, 852-1740. Bow Hunters Get ready now ALL SIZES — Easton GAMEGETTER ARROWS (cut to length with inserts installed) •2995 Doz. World Class GRAPHLEX (CUSTOMMADE) $3995 Doz. ' MEMBER NMKAper Compound Bows Association - Founded 1885 $7995 YOUR PROLINE DEALER Buying • CLASS RINGS • WEDDING BANDS WE WILL PAY TOP CASH BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Qffice. 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. A SHVILLE .H. A. —R DW.A _R_ 105 N. Main St d SPORTIN SPORTING GOODS t in Nashville, Michigan 49073 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, August 13, 1980 — Page 6 Roberts scores first hole-in-one at Mulberry Fore golf course By Susan Hinckley Wednesday was a good day for Roy Roberts of rural Nashville. He golfed with two friends at Mulberry Fore and scored the first hole-inone ever recorded on the new course located on Nashville’s north side. Roberts is a novice golfer by his own admission. Wednesday was his first time on Mulberry Fore and was approximately only the tenth time he has ever golfed in his life. “I never made a hole-inone until after the 50th,” quipped Roberts, referring to the recent golden wedding anniversary he and his wife, Virginia, celebrated. His lucky shot came on the par-3 third hble, a distance of 205 yards. Several eyewitnesses in addition to the Roberts party saw the ball land near the edge of the green and roll neatly into the cup. With Roberts was an Ohio friend, John Steinmatz, and Al Van Antwerp of Grand Ledge. Another party of Nashville players was nearby and observed the record-setting incident. For his feat of sinking the first hole-in-one on the new course, Roberts was awarded a check Wednesday by Bill Hecker, proprietor of Mulberry Fore. “Many folks have golfed 30 or 40 years and never made a hole-in-one,” commented Hecker, who admits that in a lifetime of playing golf he has never been so lucky. Robert’s name will be forwarded by Jfecker to a national golfing association which will award Roberts an arm patch denoting his scoring accomplishment. Nashville Little League The boys finished their season with tournaments the week of August 4. Winner of the Pee Wee tournament was Lacey’s team coached by Ken Stroh­ m. Little League tournament winner was Nashville Locker’s team coached by James Ferrier. Congratulations to both teams! Summer Ball end of season; meeting is Wednesday, August 13, at small diamond at Fuller. Turn in equip­ ment, bring questions or suggestions. Roy Roberts, right, received a congratulatory check Wednesday from Bill Hecker, proprietor of Mulberry Fore, after scoring the first hole-in-one ever recorded on the new golf course in Nashville. It was Robert's first time on the Mulberry Fore course and only about the 10th time he'd ever golfed in his life. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinkley) AUGUST SPECIALS ,__ Reach-__ For The Stars! Now you have a choice of print surfaces. When you bring your film to us for quality photofinish­ ing, now you can choose between twodifferent kinds of paper for your prints. Star Gloss, our sleek and shiny smudgeprooffinish. And Star Matte, our new­ est subtle "matte" paper. Be sure to tell us which print sur­ face you want for your next order? Either way, your pic­ tures come back in a starring role. ■ COUPON FSIcDreDaLmEin F ADDLE ■REPCORLOIRN TS;। creamng 7 oz. YELLOW ZONKER for $1°° 5 oz. O Simon / V* WITH THE BRILLIANT LOOK From your same size Kodacolor, GAF or Fuji color negatives COUPON MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER Otter flood thru 8/18/80 Pharmacy HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5:30 PHONE 852-0845 NASHVILLE '■ '$/ Thursday, August 14 - 7:30 p.m. Horse Development Com­ mittee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. August 16-17 - Michigan State Sheep Show, Ionia. Monday, August 18 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fairboard meeting, Fair Office, Fairgrounds. August 18-21 - 4-H Camp, Barry County Community Camp, Hastings. August 18-19 - State 4-H Dairy Goat Show, MSU Stadium, East Lansing. August 18-21 - .Dairy Days and Michigan 4-H Livestock Expo, MSU, East Lansing. Tuesday, August 19-7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Committee meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, August 19 - 9 a.m. State 4-H Rabbit Expo, MSU Demonstration Hall, E. Lansing. Tuesday, August 19-9 a.m. State 4-H Horse Show, MSU, Corner of Mt. Hope and Farm Lane, East Lansing. Wednesday, August 20 - State 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament, Ingham Co. Conservation Club. August 20-21 - State-4-H Veterinary Science Fair, MSU, East Lansing. Thursday, August 21 - 9 a.m. State 4-H Poultry Expo, MSU Demonstration Hall. August 23-31 - Michigan State Fair, Detroit. Monday, August 25 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, August 26 - District Extension Homemaker Training meeting in Kalamazoo. Call office for details (543­ 2310). ' Tuesday, September'2 - 8:00 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Monday, September 8-7:30 p.m. Meeting to discuss non­ livestock 4-H projects at the Fair and to plan future project activities, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. \Wednesday, Wednesday, September 10 -1-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Sewing Magic Workshops and Fashion Show, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Reservations required by September 3, at the Cooperative Extension Office. Wednesday, September 10 - 9:30 - 2 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Arbor Day Foundation encourages organizations to sell "bulbs For the first time, the National Arbor Day Foun­ dation is making it possible for organizations to sell fall­ planting Dutch bulbs as a fund-raising project. Tulips, daffodils, narcissi, dutch irises, hyacinths, and crocuses will be available through the program. Youth and school groups, clubs, churches and other organizations can sell bulbs in their community to raise money for their activities, and the Foundation will mail the bulbs directly to the customers’ homes. The local sponsoring organization never has to handle the bulbs, according to the Foundation. The Arbor Day Foun­ a dation, nonprofit organization, is working to improve the quality of life in communities throughout the country by encouraging beautification projects. “Bulbs from Holland are a unique fund-raising idea. The flowers will give a colorful spring accent to the trees and other greenery in the community. And they can be a profitable fund­ raiser because a lot of people will want to buy many,” a Action-Ads I EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR MOTOR HOMES AND CAMPERS FOR RENT: By day or week, deposit will hold. Call Vacation Rentals, 945-9101, Hastings. (9-24) SCHOOL REUNION: The scholars, teachers and friends of the Old Brick Shores, Wellman, Hager and all of the Woodland Twp. old country schools are invited to come to Tyden Park, Hastings on Saturday, August 16, 1980 for a potluck dinner promptly at 12:30 p.m. Bring something for a program. Foundation representative said. A variety of bulb packages are offered for sale at $4.00 per package, including a profit of $1.25 per package for the,local sponsoring organization. The bulbs come with complete planting instructions and are guaranteed to bloom next spring. They are delivered at an appropriate time for planting. The Foundation says that for best results, fall planting bulbs should be sold from August 15 to October 1. Organizations may obtain sample sales literature and further information by calling (402) 474-5655 or writing the National Arbor Day Foundation, Arbor Lodge 100, Nebraska City, NE 68410. Nashville VFW 8260 and AUXILIARY Fish Fry FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 SERVING 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. ADULTS...$3.50 CHILDREN 5 to 12...$2.00 CHILDREN UNDER 5...FREE �The Maple Volley News, Nashville. Wednesday, August 13, 1980 —Page 7 Vermontville news by...Ava Kroger S ‘* X Mm ,7^ , Handcrafted lamp, by local man , donated to Putnam Library u aerate ft ■)H» r»JU ' mi irnS • ira SKItaljtelBj Kifeit'i im.ta.jto iTE2'Ej’! sajmaa at to iu issi ire See! fedif Wtr itftfito aliij (KI ffii mtiag the .'iit«! Die Friffl; wjsMJws SEM Librarian La Duska Sheldon admired a Tiffany-style hanging lamp recently handcrafted for Putnam Public Library by Maurice Purchis, left, of Nashville. Fashioned in shades of gold and green, the fixture was presented to the library by Purchis for use in the new Michigan and Local History Room on the second floor. The lamp was installed last week by members of the village. DPW crew. Purchis has been working with stained glass for the past four years, having studied the art at San Antionio, Texas, and St. Johns, Mich. He specializes in crafting lampshades, sun catchers, and glass for windows and doors. For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES TRUMBLE AGENCY '-Auto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726 0634 or 726-0580 Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Francis Snyder and her family in the death of Ray Snyder last week. Services were held Friday p.m. at the Vermontville Methodist Church with burial in Kalamo Cemetery. Happy to hear George Firster is showing im­ provement. Visitors last week included Mrs. Bernice Sprague and Mrs. Kathryn Craun of Eaton Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bitgood, Mrs. Ola Oasterman, Mrs. Freida Laurent of Nashville and her daughter of Battle Creek, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Siple and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ommen of Vermontville. The Frith family held a reunion Sunday in the Lion’s Club Park. % Miss Martha Zemke spent Wednesday in Bay City visiting old friends. Mrs. Edna Gehman Graves of Los Angeles, Calif, attended the Gresham and Vermontville Methodist Churches Sunday visiting old friends. The Garden Club will meet for their regular meeting August 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Griswold Room. There will be a community party next Sunday, August 17, for our two 100 year old ladies. Mrs. Gaut’s birthday is August 13 and Mrs. Barnes is on August 17. It will be from 2-4 p.m. in the Griswold Room. Miss Cheryl Gardner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gardner, and Phil Rathburn, son of Mr. and Handicapper riding committee to sponsor ride-a-thon By Jan Tirrell, another 7 miles long. Horses Special Riding Program or any other non-motorized Committee Member form of transportation are Eaton County 4-H Special acceptable, although parts of Riding Program for Han- the route may be a little dicappers will once again rough for bicycles. Routes sponsor a Ride-A-Thon to be will cover quiet country held Saturday, September 13 roads, farmland and wooded (rain date Sept. 20). The areas. There is. plenty of committee, which sponsors a room to park horse trailers therapeutic and recreational at Camp Francis. riding program for the Refreshments will be county’s handicapped served to participants all youngsters, is low on funds day long and the committee and hopes that the money will also be awarding a raised from the Ride-A-Thon trophy to the person who will enable them to continue collects the most money. their program, which is now Pledge sheets sheets are in it’s fourth year. available from from the The Ride-A-Thon will Cooperative Extension begin on the 13th with Service, 126 N. Bostwick, at registration Camp Charlotte (or phone and have Francis, locatedjust south of one sent to you), or from any Charlotte on Cochran Rd. of the tack shops in the Participants may register county. and begin any time between Questions about the route 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. with the should be referred to Jan event concluding around 3 Tirrell (543-6278). Be sure p.m. There__will be two and mark your calendar now routes, one 4 miles and - September 13, 1980 - and begin collecting your pledges today! The Family Body Shop Action-Ads NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 YARD SALE: August 13, 14 and 15, 9 til 5. Good school clothes: Girl’s size 4-6X, Boy’s size 10 and up. Bikes. 323 W. Main, Vermontville. Mrs. Jack Rathburn, were united in marriage in a 5 p.m. ceremony Saturday at the Congregational Church before a large group of friends and relatives. The reception was held at the VFW Hall in Nashville. Due to health reasons, I am resigning as a reporter. Any news items may be taken to Johnny’s Food Mart Monday a.m. by 10 o’clock or if anyone would like to take over, give me a call. iACK TO SCHOOL BUYS From... 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By Margaret Ann Ross, On Friday they spent the Extension Home Economist day with Mr. and Mrs. Opportunities to share in Howard Ducker in group learning experiences On Saturday they visited the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, N.J., and the nearby Farmer’s museum, a restored village and the James Fenimore Cooper House, where many works of art are on display. They returned home Monday via Canada and Detroit. Membership encouraged There will be a... BENEFIT SALE Thursday, August 21st From... 9:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. at the METHODIST CHURCH Fellowship Hall on ... N. State St., Nashville, Mi. These will be good useable items... Glassware, Toys, Dolls, Furniture, Etc. — NO CLOTHING — All proceeds will benefit the newly organized... Nashville Christian Academy (School) TestCowisPurino’s Super Energy, Super Value Milking Ration”. "There are lots of so-called 'high energy’ milking rations around that claim to have a high energy, high TDN content and at a low cost, says Dr. Everett. 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Affiliated with the Michigan State University Extension Family Living program, the Extension Homemaker groups provide ingroup experiences to help homemakers upgrade their skills in home and family related topics, as well as community affairs and issues. There are nine existing Extension Study Groups in Eaton County and many of these groups have openings for members. In addition, help from the Extension Office will be provided to those who would like to organize new groups in their local communities. For further information about how to become a member of an Extension Study Group, please call Judy Locke (543-3251) or Home Economist Ann Ross (543-2310) or any Extension member in your neigh­ borhood. Rejuvenate petunias with a haircut Taking the hedge shears to your straggly petunias sounds like a pretty drastic step. But it’s a good way to rejuvenate them into dramatic bloom. This tip comes from Allen Krizek, Eaton County Ex­ tension Director. He advises whacking off the straggly growth, cleaning up dead or dying foliage, pulling any encroaching weeds and fertilizing with one pound of 5-10-5 per 100 square feet of flower bed. Though the thought of wasting a whole bed of \ flowers can be kind of scary, the results are worth the initial uncertainty. Cutting the plants back to 3 to 4 in­ ches tall, leaving just a stub or two of stem and some foliage, in effect startles them into a surge of new groth. They produce a lot of branches and, after two to four weeks, loads of flowers that last until frost kills the plants. Action-Ads PACESETTER FASHIONS offers a highly profitable Jean, Top & Sportswear Shop for your very own. Select from over 100 brands Levi, Wrangler, Chic, Lee, Sedgefield, Brittania, and many more. $16,500 includes beginning inventory, fix­ tures and training. Open withiii 15 days. Call anytime for Mr. Hartley (214 ) 937­ 9876. NICE STOCK — LIMITED SUPPLY: 2x4x8 Econs, just 99 cents each. 2x4x10 Econs, $1.50 ea. 2x4x12 Econs, $1.75 ea. Cash and carry. Hometown Lumber, Nash­ ville. Nashville Baptist Oldtimers emerge as champions With a season record of 14-1, the Nashville Baptist Oldtimers team were recently named champions of the East Division of a local area church league. Pic­ tured with their trophy at the Sherman St. ball field Saturday are: seated, from left: Duane Cook; Steve Tobias; Larry Gonser, coach; Theo Savage; and Gary Hamilton. Back row, from left: Dave Tojnan; David Mater; Roger Adams; Dale Cook and Dick Shaw. The East Division is comprised of church teams in the Nashville area. The West Division of the league consists of teams from Hastings area churches.’ A single elimination tournament will determine league champions. Join the Frontier Days ‘Quilt Contest' Besides the regular Quilt during the year and will be For more information, Contest, The Maple Leaf sold at next years Frontier contact Mary Jean Baker, Quilt Club of Charlotte have Days Quilt Show. 543-3068. decided to also sponsor a Quilt Block Contest depicting a Frontier Days Theme. The rules are easy: --Submit a 12*/h”xl2*4” • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR block made of preshrunk • INSTALLATION • REMODELING cotton or cotton-polyester fabric. • NEW CONSTRUCTION —Block should be ap• SEWER AND DRAIN WORK pliqued, pieced or embroidered. (Liquid em­ Cal/...CARL BUSHRE broidery will not be ac­ — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — cepted. ) -Do not quilt the block. -This year’s theme should depict a phase of Charlotte frontier days. Example rodeo, arts and crafts, saloon, western theme, etc. Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties -All entrants must be residents of Eaton County. OFFERING COMPLETE... 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August 13. 1980 - Page 9 CONTINUED FROM FRONT— Clerk nominations won by Bishop in Castleton and Chase in Maple Grove Dora Chase topped Susan Butler, 57-49, in the race for the clerk’s seat. Incumbent Mary Jarrard did not run. Other tallies from Tuesday’s primary are as follows: Castleton Township — Justin Cooley, Supervisor, 86; Geneva Brumm, Treasurer, 87; Donald Pixley,* Trustee, 76; and Nelson Rasey, Trustee, 62. Maple Grove Township — Ted Me Kelvey, Supervisor, 98; Joyce Starring, Treasurer, 98; Duane Hamilton, Trustee, 98; and Monte Allen, Trustee, 49. All candidates except for the clerk’s post in each township and one trustee seat in Maple Grove were incumbents. Allen, the Republican candidate for the post now held by trustee Richard Bassett, is a newcomer to the political scene. Bassett did not seek re-election. All township posts are for 4-year terms. A millage issue to support the Castleton - Maple Grove - Planning a 'heap big' time— Indian Pow Wow set for August 16 and 17 Nashville fire and ambulance departments was approved by voters in each township Tuesday. Maple Grove had sought a 1-mill renewal and Castleton has asked for a three-quarter mill increase for five,~years. Actually, the amount sought in Castleton represented a reduced renewal of a currentlyexpired millage for that purpose. Specifically, the millage issue provides in Castleton 0.5 mills for fire equipment and 0.25 mills for ambulance equipment and operation. The issues passed 81-41. In Maple Grove, voters approved 94-28 a 1-mill renewal for five years for fire and ambulance equip­ ment and for maintenance, housing and operation of that equipment. • NOTICE • Several organizers of the They will resume at 7 p.m. upcoming Indian Pow Wow and last well into the early at Cornwell’s Turkey Farm hours of the next day. On were “on the scene” recently Sunday, dancing will begin to firm up plans for the big at noon and continue until 7 or 8 p.m. event. “There will be three types Present at Turkeyville were Bob Egelkraut, Lind­ of dancing,” Egelkraut said. sey Leonard, and Tom Reid “There will be the old-time and his sister, Karen, all of style, which dates before the turn of the century. There Battle Creek. “We expect 300 to 400 will be the “traditional”, people to attend the pow which dates from the early wow,” Egelkraut said.. “We 1900s when the Indian know of'50 who will wi be started combining the white coming from Grand Rapids man’s clothes with fancy alone, as well as groups trinkets to catch the eye. coming up from Indiana,' Then there will be feather dancings too.” Ohio and Chicago.” •*> He noted that different The two-day affair, slated for Saturday and Sunday,j । tribes would dance together. “Traditionally, only the August 16-17, will feature Indian dances, traditional men did the dancing, but costumes, trading booths, since the 1920s the women and an Indian encampment have danced too,” he said. in the area behind the “The people who are Turkey House. coming here will dance According to the pow wow because they like to dance,” committee, the event will Egelkraut said. “They aren’t provide the public with an being paid to do it.” He said the dancing would excellent opportunity to experience traditional In­ be accompanied by “nor­ thern” drums and a faster, dian culture. Special events of interest high-pitched singing. The will be the Indian dances, northern'Style represents which are scheduled to start such tribes as the Huron, Saturday at 1 p.m. and to Potowatomi, Iroquois and continue until 4 or 5 p.m. Ojibway. “The pow wow is like a New agri-business directory published Bids will be accepted to ... Dismantle, Remove and Clean-up an 85,000 Gallon STANDPIPE A new directory of farm more than 100 pages packed /alia agri-business leaders in with information. Michigan has been It is designed especially published. The Michigan for anyone wishing to know Agri-Business Directory for who’s who, and wanting to anyone in 1980 contains the names, contact vast agri­ addresses, and phone Michigan’s numbers of hundreds of industry. Phone numbers people, and all of the farm and addresses are current related organizations, clubs, and complete. The attractively bound associations, and agencies involved in the state’s Michigan Agri-Business Directory is available for agriculture. Edited by Frances $15.00 plus sales tax, from Shelander, educator, Frances Shelander, 4512 1 i b r a r i a n , and Arnold Lake Road, Harrison, businesswoman, the handy Michigan 48625. reference book contains for the Village of Nashville All bids must be bonded and in* sured. Bids will be accepted by ... Leon Frith, Superintendent (D.P.W.) 205 Cleveland St., Nashville ... until 12:00 NOON AUGUST 28th, 1980 white people’s family culture.” reunion,” Egelkraut said. During the pow wow, “The Indians are close-knit traders will setup booths to people, who like to share sell Indian artifacts, artifact company, dance and sing. reproductions; bead work, The family relationship is bead supplies, other crafts very important to them.” and foods. Teepees will be Of the hundreds of ex­ set up in the field behind the pected pow wow par- restaurant. ticipants, about half will be Indian foods include fry Indian and half will be white, bread, corn soup and a committee members said, variety of other dishes. Members of the planning Cornwell’s Turkey Farm is committee, themselves located six miles north of white, described themselves Marshall and eight miles “as a few friends who are south ofBellevue, on N Drive interested in Indian North one mile off 1-69. FOR rent Are you living on a fixed income? Have the rising costs of utilities lowered your ability to live as you have lived in the recent past? MAPLE VALLEY ARMS ...is now renting one and two bedroom energy efficient apartments. Assistance is available for utility costs for those who qualify. 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Tom Hoiles, director of veteran services at KCC stated that the hours of the new veteran representative will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays only, and “KCC will continue to provide service to the veterans of the Battle Creek area as has been provided in the past.” Maple Valley Women’s Softball Association results of games played August 5 and 7: Ewing’s 10, Dan’s Fillies 8; Steak House 21, Baptist 9; Furlong’s Variety 9, Family 0; Trumble’s 10, McDonald’s 0; Leach Logging 20, Johnnie’s Pit Stop 9; South End By. League Tournaments will be August 16 and 17., Continued From Front100 year birthdays... she still makes her own bed.” Friends, relatives, neigh­ bors, and the entire com­ munity are welcome to come to Sunday‘s event and celebrate two centuries of living. Mens Standings Bad News South End Nashville Hardware Mead-O-Acres Carl’s McDonalds Bar Trumbles Howard Const. 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Bonus July 15, thru Bonus Sept. 16 thru Tractor Model_______Sept. 15,1980 oct. 31,1980 8640—4WD, 8440—4WD, 4840—2WD, 4640—2WD, 4440—2WD, 4240—2WD, 4040—2WD, 275 eng. 215 eng. 180 PTO 155 PTO 130 PTO 110 PTO 90 PTO hp hp hp hp hp hp hp $3,000 $3,000 $1,700 $1,400 $1,200 $1,000 $ 900 $2,000 $1,600 $1,000 $ 800 $ 700 $ 600 $ 500 G»W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, August 13. 1980— Page 10 From our readers FROM OUR READERS I am writing this letter to all of the parents who have or will have children par­ ticipating in sports, 4-H, scouting, or other programs now and in the future. To the parents who lead, participate and give their support. To the parents that take an interest in their children by encouraging rather than discouraging them. To the ones that spend time working with their children, time to do the things THEY want once in a while. To you parents I, along with your children, say THANKS. To the parents who don’t get involved, to the ones that do little but criticize leaders, coaches, organizers. To the parents who when asked to participate, refuse and have many, many excuses, I offer my regrets. For you people have lost the meaning of being a parent. You critize situations you are unfamiliar with, you critize situations you may have prevented but chose not to get involved. You often discourage your children by not offering your confidence in their ability to accomplish simple goals. Instead you blame the coach or leader for not fullfilling your responsibility. As parents we have to understand our children’s needs. We need to get in­ volved in the organizations and programs they wish to be in, no matter how small of a part we play. We need to work together to make these organizations and programs Thank youfor your support in the Primary elec­ tion and I hope to have your continued support in Nov. Sincerely, EDWARD SAMPSON NASHVILLE HEATING Sales and Service 205’/a S. Main St., Nashvilje (Located in rear of Curtis Craft Center) COMFORT-AIRE OIL and GAS or WOOD and COAL — NEW INSTALLATIONS — Old Replaced • Old Repaired Gas Conversion Burners - AVAILABLE FOR ALL UNITS - (517)852-9231 GEORGE HERMENITT work. When you realize that as parents we spend less than one-third of our time with our children, you can understand the need to take interest. It is nice that in a great country such as ours we still have the opportunity to do this. If you are one of the parents I am speaking about, next time you’re asked to participate, don’t use all the lame excuses you have in the past but do your part and help. There are many positions to be filled in scouting, 4-H, and Baseball for next year. I ask on behalf of our children that you come out and help. It will save a lot of dissatisfied parents and unhappy kids in the future. Remember the Baseball meeting, Wednesday, August 13, at 7 p.m. at Fuller Street School. Kenneth F. Meade, Jr. 852-9196 Weed control tour planned All interested persons are invited to attend a field crops weed control tour on Tuesday, August 5 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The educational tour sponsored by the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, will begin at the Jack Kikendall Farm located at 6434 Bellevue Highway in Eaton Rapids. At this stop a new rope-wick herbicide applicator will be demonstrated. At 3:15, the tour will move to the Harold Maurer Farm in Olivet to discuss weed control in sunflowers and the control of volunteer sun­ flowers. The final stop will be at the Scott Hansen Farm in Charlotte tte to oserve observe soybean post-emergence weed control plots. For additional information contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service (543-2310). SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ph. 543-0173. (tfn) Community Events . ★ FLEA MARKET * Carl’s Super Market - Nashville: SATURDAY, AUGUST 16th at... GETTING SHIPMENTS OF... MAPLE LEAF GRANGE HALL SCHOOL CLOTHING Every Day (on M-66, 4 miles south of Nashville) 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sweaters - Slacks - Blouses - Shoes Check our Prices and Quality11 Special... BAKE SALE For reservations, phone... 852-9243,852-9560 or 758-3275 Maple Grove Birthday Club ...will meet Tuesday, August 19th at Maple Leaf Grange Hall. Co-hostess Mae Newland and Reva Schantz. Ar­ lene Cheeseman will bring the birthday cake. Potluck dinner .at 12:30. Work on the quilt will be continued. Members will be selling tickets on this before and during the Nashville Festival. Proceeds to be given to the Nashville Ambulance Fund. BAKERY SPECIAL For Week of August 11th... Homemade COOKIES 79c dozen ALL VARIETIES - At Cart’s Super Market Class off 1979 Picnic — The class of 1979 is having a class get-togetherr at Charlton Park, Saturday, August 16, at 3:00. Hot Dogs will be furnished. Bring own drink and a dish to pass. • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Vermontville Library Story Hour concludes with ‘roaring’ session The three movies shown at the Congregational Church were attended by an average of 125 persons per session. We are grateful to the church for allowing us to use their facilities as the library is much too small to host so many children. We ap­ preciate the help received from the Friends of the Library who saw to it that the Griswold Room was ready for the movies. We would also like to express our thanks to those who have contributed “brithday” books to the library. They are greatly appreciated, and several of Lafayette Williams, Sr. Mrs. Freida Kehoe, both of these books are already HASTINGS Mr. Grand Rapids; and several being circulated. many of the current best Lafayette Williams, Sr., 75, nieces, nephews, and sellers are available at the of 5070 Coats Grove Rd., died cousins. Sunday, August 3, at Barry Funeral services were library, so if you would like Medical County Care held Tuesday, August 5, at 1 to read that special book, Facility. He was born May p.m. from the Pickens-Koops please stop in - it may be 21, 1905 in Sherman City, Funeral Chapel of Lake right on our shelves. If we Michigan, the son of Odessa with Rev. George don’t have it, we may be able to get it for you through the Franklin and Estella Speas officiating. Burial was Capital Cooperative, (Roberts) Williams. He in Lakeside Cemetery. attended Sherman City schools. He married Sophia Cooke July 1, 1925, in Grand Rapids. She preceded him in death August 2,1976. He was ; a farmer and construction worker. Mr. r. Williams ams was a member of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Mr. Williams is survived by seven sons, Lafayette, Jr. The Furniture Stripping Business of Vermontville, Richard of Battle Creek, Walter of (Previously behind Walt & Betty's Strip Shop) Grand Rapids, Lloyd of Lansing, Larry of Woodland, ;; James and Mike of Hastings; one daughter, NASHVILLE Mrs. James (Charlene) Halliwill of Woodland; 30 grandchildren, 15 great­ grandchildren; one brother, Jerold Williams; one sister, | Another Story Hour has been concluded at the Vermontville Public Library and thanks are extended to the many people who helped to make it a success. Story tellers this year were Dorothy Carpenter, Roz Lingholm, Jill Booher, Trudy Rathburn, Nancy and Heather Brown, Linda Ramey, Mary Fisher, Sally Martin and Shirley Harmon. Thanks also to Edith Benedict and Mabel Booher who added their talents to a roaring finish of the season. The older group worked with dramatics this summer, under the guidance of Hildred Peabody and Brenda Fisher and performed at the last meeting. Obituaries CLIP THIS AND SAVE lfj Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun I ! of Refinishing... 538 Sherman ★ Stripping ★ Refinishing Ray Snyder Ray Snyder of Walnut Street ree in n Vermontville ermonve passed away Tuesday, August 5. He was 87 years d. old. Snyder was a retired self self-­ employed painter and a life time resident of Eaton County. ounty. Surviving are his wife, Frances; step-sons Glenn Sherman, Lloyd Sherman, and Clare Sherman, all of Lansing; 16 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Services were held Friday afternoon with the Rev. Molly Turner officiating at the United Methodist Chuch in Vermontville. Burial was at Kalamo Cemetery. Action Ads PHOTO COPIES of those old keepsakes. Enlargements, oil paintings, restorations. Multiple mats for your family tree display. Reasonable rates. Bill Richards Studio, 250 S. Main, Vermontville. Phone 7261340. Closed Mondays. Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00-5:00._______________ FOR SALE: 1975 CJ5 Jeep, 42,000, $2,700 or best offer. Call between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., (517) 852-0833. FOUR FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Misc. clothes, toys, drum, crafts. 2>4 miles north of Vermontville on Round Lake Road, Augustl4,15 and 16, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9 to 5. + Repair ★ Regluing Hours: 10-5 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 10-1 Saturday Closed On Wednesday Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 J I Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �the Most Beautiful Day of 'four bife start with the finest 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 1^15 �The Maple Valiev News, Nashville, Wednesday, August 13,1980— Page 12 VALUES INFLATION MIXER PORK CHOPS FtAVORFUL Prune Plums cur hum 1/c run tun 3 99° *1” CALIFORNIA Nectarines LB TASTY BEEF MICHIGAN CELLO Carrots Sizzle Steaks 1 LB. PKGS. . *2.29 YOUNG & TENDER 89* Cornish Hens Eckrich SMORGAS PAC All 3 varieties Kent Sausage 8-pak 16-oz. oz. oz $179 OL i ves IJ Tuna & Egg flavor OXYDOL DETERGENT 49 OZ WT. ulM'’ ' WCOUPON AND 57 50 PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY AUGUST 1h 19H0 4 1 79 GALLON COUNTRY FRESH MILK MORTON 9* Lives FREE RUNNING OR IODIZED CAT FOOD SALT Liver Chicken-Tuna Egg 26 OZ. WT. 4-i .$j99 Box Margarine for Margarine ne Johnny’s Food Mart potato chips Blue Bonnet '/’X4i 's Blue Bonnet 16 OZ WT. PKG crispy from C Tomato Sauce for COLA COFFEE MATE 5 HUNTS - 8 oz. Royal Crown Plus deposit POTATO CHIPS PIECES & STEMS 4 OZ. WT. /I A Is $ 159 SPARTAN REGULAR AND DIPPIN PENN DUTCH 2/88 LB. BULK Mushrooms <1<IC 69 LB. SMOKED OR POLISH FUDGE Brownie Mix Olympic BREAD LB Spare Ribs Betty Crocker SCHAFER'S-16 oz oz. Pork Chops COUNTRY STYLE Net T-lb. 16 oz. box RIB CENTER CUT 99 Johnny's 4/$l save now at Johnny's Johnny’s Food Mart RICH N READY BREAKFAST ORANGE DRINK GALLON LIMIT 1 W COUPON AND $7'50 PURCHASE. COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY AUGUST 16 1980 Johnny’s Food Mart BWRFRO F*i Johnny’s Food Mart SPARTAN REG. & THICK SLICED Liquid Deter 22 FL OZ u'M-T 1 W COUPON AND 57 50 purchase coupon Expires sa’urdav august is imso 160 S. MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU SAT., AUGUST 16 1980 QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED Large Bologna 1 LB PKG. LIMIT 1 W COUPON AND $7 50 PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY AUGUST 16 1980 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-08-20.pdf ded144232dffd18a0a9698f6629105b8 PDF Text Text *AU " sttf paid c* FOST Gf <9058 WHIT NO. f / ^sn^i . 1952 « (shed by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. jdway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 108, No. 12 — Wednesday, August 20, 1980 2nd try: Operational millage vote Sept. 29 Voters in the Maple Valley School District have petitioned the board to try, try again to get an extra three mills for operating the schools. A special election has been set for Monday, September 29 to request voter approval for an increase of three mills ($3 on each $1,000 of state equalised valuation) for one year. A similar millage proposal was defeated by voters in June. Petitions bearing the signatures of 278 persons were presented to the Maple Valley Board of. Education last month requesting another millage election. The petition drive had been organized by Larry Filter. In obtaining signatures, the drive succeeded in surpassing the minimum five percent of the district’s registered voters which are required to call a special election. The- board, in complying with school code that a special election be called within 60 days of .receiving the petitions, set the date for the September special election at its regular meeting August 11. School officials say the additional funds for operating purposes are necessary if the school district is going to be able to offer an educational program similar to the past school year. Considering the fact that the State of Michigan isn’t able to make full state aid payments and isn’t able to provide adequate dollars to finance education, it will most likely be necessary to OO Another busy summer is coming to a close. School shopping is taking a priority over fun in the sun these days as parents and youngsters pick out new outfits and spruce up old ones' for another year of service. It’s time to start thinking of football games and PTO meetings. School bells in the Maple Valley district are ten­ tatively set to ring in a full day of school on Tuesday, August 26. Buses are being readied to roll again and drivers are reminded to stop well behind a bus that has stopped to load and unload children. Inside the school buildings, custodians are polishing floors and putting classrooms in order. This new school year’s crop of seniors will be eagerly awaiting graduation day; while for the most part the kindergarten kids who will comprise the class of 1993 can’t wait to get started. Lockers and schedules for Junior and Senior High School students are now available at the high school office from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. during week days. New students should also enroll and register for classes. eliminate some programs even with the approval of the millage, according to a statement from the school. The board members ap­ proved the state aid debt retirement reimbursement application form under Section 27 of the state aid act which would enable the school district to receive funds amounting to ap­ proximately $36,661 which would be applied toward the payment of principal and interest on the 1963 bond debt. The total principal and interest will amount to ap­ proximately $78,783 this school year depending upon the exact amount of service charges. State department personnel have informed school administrators and board members that it is very possible that section 27 will be eliminated from the state aid act this year which will mean that these funds will not be available to schools. , General fund bills in the amount of $28,263.65 were approved for payment. The July 25th payroll in the amount of $14,486.73 and the August 8th payroll in the amount of $12,918.79 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll ac­ count. Superintendent Wolff reported that .the August state aid in the amount of $203,315.58 had been received and deposited in the general fund. He also stated that this payment showed a deduction of $26,302.25 for the Governor’s executive state aid cut. The board members ac­ cepted the bid from Lockshore Farms to supply milk for the coming school year at a cost of .129 for white milk and .137 for chocolate milk. Lockshore also included an escalator clause depending upon the cost of raw milk. The bid from Kent Oil Company to supply gasoline at a cost of $104.9 for regular and $108.9 for lead free gasoline was also accepted; A two cent per gallon discount is allowed from established tank wagon price. Price of gasoline may vary during the school year. Approval was given the family income criteria as related to the National School Lunch Act covering free or reduced price meals or milk. An increase of 5 cents was approved in the cost of lunches served to help offset increased cost of operation. Elementary student lunches will cost 55 cents, Jr.-Sr. high school lunches will cost 60 cents, and adult lunches wilt be $1.05. Milk alone for students will be 10 cents and for adults 20 cents. Band director Roy Johnson was at the meeting and a short discussion was held regarding him handling the high school choir in addition to continuation of the fifth grade band in-ad­ dition to the other band' assignments. It was decided that the fifth grade band program would continue, and Mr. Johnson would also have the high school choir along with the other bands. No action was taken regarding approval of rollaway shell sections to be used at concerts which would be purchased by the band boosters. Rae Murphy was approved as an employee through the Eaton County CETA program at $4.15 per hour. She will be working as a custodian. General approval was given fall-winter sports budgets ns presented by athletic director Larry Lenz. Reductions- were made for uniforms that had been in­ cluded but will not be pur­ chased along with the elimination of some equipment and supplies. Coaching recommendations for the coming school year were approved as presented by athletic director Larry Lenz. The board, members ap­ proved a policy relative to public contributions to support school activities. Tom Joostberns, representing the athletic boosters, and other in­ terested parents were pfesent at the meeting and expressed their concerns regarding the sports that had been cut from the program. This group was informed that it would cost ap­ proximately $15,000 to reinstate all the athletic programs cut and ap­ proximately $4,300 for the fall sports alone which were cut. This group will be at­ tempting a fund raising program to reinstate these programs. General approval was given for these teams to begin practice, but it might be necessary to discontinue the program before the completion of the season if the group is unable to provide the necessary funds. Sports involved this fall include cross country, golf, girls tennis, and 7th & 8th grade girls basketball. An ekecutive session was held to discuss progress being made with the teacher representatives in negotiations and . planning for the session which is scheduled to begin on Friday, August 15. The tx>ard members voted to accept the low bid from Rieth-Riley Construction Company to replace the blacktop at the driveway at the Maplewood Elementary Building. This will include an area beginning ap­ proximately 185 feet East of the flagpole and proceeding West to a point ending at the street. Rieth-Riley is to supply, place and compact four inches ofprocessed road gravel along with the ex­ cavating involved. A two course asphaltic base with a hot mix asphalt base of 4 inches and a one inch hot mix asphalt wearing course will be installed. Total cost of the project is $22,332.00. A contract was approved for transportation super­ visor Gerald Aldrich at $13,475 per year. There was a general discussion relative to the bus routes regarding the students who are not walking out to meet the bus as set by state guidelines. It was agreed to eliminate turn arounds where possible and ask students within short walking distance to walk out with special consideration being given elementary children. Also, the number of stops should be reduced where possible more in compliance with state guidelines. Approval was given Larry Conf, page 14 — Many issues remain unsolved after teachers and board hold marathon bargaining session Although bargaining the unsettled contract terms grievance teams for the Maple Valley include Education Association and procedures, duration of the Maple Valley Board of agreement, and class size. Another bargaining Education reached agreement on a number of meeting has been set for 3 issues over the weekend, p.m. Friday, August 22. “The Association remains numerous areas are still unresolved including all of ready to continue bargaining toward a contract settlement the economic issues. The two sides met for a in the days ahead, however, marathon bargaining the teachers maintain their session that went on for 23^ ”no contract, no work” hours Friday and Saturday bargaining stance,” ac­ and for 12 hours Sunday. cording to a statement from Besides economic issues, the MVEA. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, August 20, 1980 — Poge 2 Nashville News Several former students at Nashville High School, who attended classes taught by Mrs. Ray (La Dore) Irland in the 1920’s; have presented Nashville’s Putnam Public Library with three books in her memory. Mrs. Irland left Nashville in 1929 to become a professor of History at Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) at East Lansing. She retired there in 1961. Ten years later, she and her husband, also a Nashville native, attended a reunion at Put­ nam Park along with several former NHS students. After Ray’s death, Mrs. Irland moved to Memphis, Ten­ nessee, to live with her daughter Marquita Irland, an instructor at Memphis State University. La Dore died in April 1980 and is buried here in Lakeview Cemetery. (She is the former La Dore Henderson, born in NOTICE There will be a special meeting of the Nashville Vil­ lage Council... Purpose: to explore the possibilities of a resi­ dential subdivision in Nashville. TUES., AUG. 19,1980 ... at 8:00 p.m. At the Community Center in "Nashville Susan AA. Corkwell Village Clerk Nashville while her mother was here visiting relatives.) The three books recently presented to the library in her memory are: Con­ nections, by James Burke; The First Freedom: The Tumultuous History of Free Speech in America, by Nat Hentoff; and Free to Choose, by Milton and Rose Friedman. The donors are: Margaret (Furniss) Bateman, Dorothy (Garlinger) Garlinger, Gertrude (Powers) Mon­ tgomery and Helen (Frith) Todd, all of Nashville; Inez (Lowell) Brimhall of Covert, Mich.; Bernice (Wenger) Bruce of Battle Creek; Mildred (Wotring) Ford of Kalamazoo; Wayne Fuller of Toledo, Ohio; Madeline (Garlinger) Gaunt of Allendale, N.J.; G. Homer Gribben of Greenwich, Conn.; Marian (Snow) Johnson and Clayton Johnson, Charlotte; June (Brown) Potter of Bellevue; Louise (Wotring) Riley of Mason; and Evelyn (Tieche) Wolfe of Davison, Mich. After undergoing hand surgery in late July for a rare form of arthritis, Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville developed complications and had to be re-admitted to Blodgett'Hospital in Grand Rapids on August 10. At the time of this report, it was not known how much longer she would be confined. The July operation was the 6th such surgery Gloria has un­ dergone in recent years. Remember the Benefit Rummage Sale set for this Thursday, August 21, at the • NOTICE • Bids will be accepted to ... Dismantle, Remove and Clean-up an 85,000 Gallon STANDPIPE for the Village of Nashville All bids must be bonded and in­ sured. Bids will be accepted by ... Leon Frith, Superintendent (D.P.W.) 205 Cleveland St., Nashville ... until 12:00 NOON AUGUST 28 th, 1980 Community House of the Nashville United Methodist Church. All proceeds of the sale go toward establish­ ment and operation of our community’s new school, the Nashville Christian Academy. Classes start in the K-12 facility on Sep­ tember 2nd. The school is sponsored by a coalition of local churches and will be located in the education wing of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. Hours of the benefit sale are 9:00 a.m. to 5 p./n. If you read this item on Tuesday, you still have tijne to donate articles for the sale. Take them to Mrs. William.Usabelle) Dean at 522 Kellogg Street noz later than this evening. Two doorto-door pickups were made earlier in the area tn collect contributions of goods. Mrs. Dean wishes to thank five youngsters who helped her with distribution of flyers asking for sale items. The children are: Jan and Jill Hamilton, Phyllis and Debbie Wadsworth, and Ray Ashcraft. A clothing sale at a later date will also aid the Nash­ ville Christian Academy, Mrs. Dean advises. More details on that event will be furnished in the future. Congratulations to Ted Ohler, proprietor of Maple Valley Concrete Products in Nashville, on his graduation with honors last Friday evening from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo with a master of science degree in degree Technology. Ted has been machine shop and foundry teacher at Calhoun Area Vocational Center in Battle Creek since 1971. About two years ago, he and his wife purchased the former Pennock Concrete Block plant here and greatly revitalized the operation. The OhlersJive at Fine Lake and have two teen-aged children, Mona and Ronald. An exceptionally nice art book was presented to. Putnam Public Library recently by Peg Mater of Entitled Nashville. Great ‘‘America’s Illustrators,” the volume is authored by Susan Meyer and published by Harry N. Abrams. Because of the size and value of the book, it cannot be circulated. H & R BLOCK INCOME TAX COURSE begins SEPT. 9th Thousands of people with spare time are earning money as tax preparers in the growing field of Income Tax Service. H & R BLOCK is offering a Basic Income Tax Course starting September 9th. Classes will be conducted in Hastings. For 12 weeks students will study all areas of tax preparation and receive actual experience in preparing inin­ dividual returns. Experienced Block personnel will teach current laws, theory and application as practiced in their offices from coast to coast. There is a classroom lecture on each subject and practice problems at every level. The course is programmed to teach students increasingly complex tax problems as the student progresses. Students find the course interesting and challenging. Anyone may enroll. There are no.restrictions or qualifications of any kind. The course is ideally suited for housewives, college students, retired persons, or anyone wanting to increase their tax knowledge. While qualified graduates of the course will be offered job interviews, they are under no obligation to accept employment with H & R BLOCK. Many persons have, however, found this to be ideal for either seasonal or part-time employment. The tuition charged for this course includes all textbooks, supplies and tax forms necessary for completion of the school. Cash or installment plans are available. Certificates are awarded to all graduates who satisfactorily complete the course. Registration forms and brochures for the Income Tax Course may be obtained by writing P.O. Box 367, Hastings 49058 or by calling 945-3341 or 945-5345. By Susan Hinckley However, it’s art-filled pages can be enjoyed by patrons at the library. The John and Catherine Beedle Memorial Room is nearing completion on the second floor of the library. It will hold classic fiction and the library’s music books collection. Needed to add a special touch to the room are photos of the Beedies. Anyone who can furnish such pictures, either as a donation or for reprinting, are asked to contact Librarian La Duska Sheldon. Plans are to use the pictures in a com­ posite display in the room which was refurbished in part by memorial donations to the library received at the time of Mrs. Beede’s death. The Beedle children have also contributed, to the renovation project. John and Catherine were local mer­ chants for several years. Bill and Sonya Kjergaard of Nashville returned home August 9 *from Largo, Florida, where they had been called by the recent illness and death of her father, former Nashville resident and businessman Al Smith, He passed away quietly at his home in Largo, after a long bout with lung cancer and bronchial complications. With him at the time of his death were his wife, Rose; -his daughter, Sonya Kjergaard; and his son and daughter-in-law, Dick and Donna Smith of Lenexa, Kansas. Another daughter, Mrs. Sandra Cutropia of Long Valley, New Jersey, had arrived in Largo on July 13, while Al was hospitalized, but had returned to New Jersey. Receiving word of his death, she and her husband, Jim, flew back to Florida as did William Kjergaard of Nashville, accompanied by his son, Charles. (Sonya had remained in Largo since July 10). Memorial services for Al were held at a crematorium there and his remains are now interred at Crystal Lake Cemetery in his hometown, Frankfort, Michigan. Awoman who has been a friend of the Smiths since their Frankfort days and who now lives at Kissimmee, Florida, is currently staying with Rose at Largo. Later in August, Mrs. Cutropia and her two young daughters plan to return to spend some time with Rose. Mrs. Smith plans to maintain her residence in Florida. A complete obituary on' Al Smith appears elsewhere in this issue of the News. The United Methodist Council on Ministries will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, at the church, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Administrative Board. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Penny) Cogswell of Nash­ ville enjoyed a recent weekend trip to the Traverse City and Charlevoix area. The Charlevoix Art Fair was in progress during their visit. They found the weather sunny but slightly cool, and the general area was quite dry. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (Janice) Johnson and children of Nashville returned home last week after a camping outing at Ludington. Except for a few evening showers, they ex­ perienced good weather during their week-long stay. Recent Saturday callers on Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville, were her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Klont of Potterville. Lawrence and Bessie Friddle of near Lacey were at Weidman near Mt. Pleasant recently to attend the funeral of her dear friend, Laura Latham. While there, they also called on Bessie’s children and families: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sexton, Mr. and Mrs. Richard I Sexton, John and Iva Johnson, and Mrs. Myrtle Shanteau. At this writing, Mrs. Friddle ex­ pects to enter Battle Creek Sanitarium Hospital this week to undergo kidney surgery. She would enjoy receiving cards and letters during her confinement. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz, Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Hawblitz, all local, attended the August 9 wedding of Miss Linda Briggs and Douglas Bishop at the First 'Wesleyan Church in Battle Creek. The groom is a grandson to the Vern Hawblitzes. Mrs. Ruth Brown of rural Nashville recently visited her brother and family, the Everett Wiricks of near Hillsdale. Also there for a visit were Mrs. Rolene Wirick, a sister-in-law to Ruth and Everett, and her son and family, the Bruce Wiricks, all of Seattle, Washington. Mrs. Brown returned to Nashville .with a fascinating book about the recent Mount St. Helens eruption that was presented to her by her Washington relatives. Ruth also recently received an ash sample from the volcano, via a friend in Charlotte who has a daughter living in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz of Nashville had as guests Wednesday his sister and two brothers and their wives. They are Mrs. Marian Van Dellen and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Schantz, all of Grand Rapids, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schantz of Dear­ born. Lunch at the Steak House Restaurant was en- joyed, followed by an af­ ternoon of visiting. The annual church picnic of the Nashville Baptist Church is set for Sunday, August 24, at Charlton Park. The all-day event will in­ clude serving of lunch and supper. Both morning and evening church services will be conducted at the park. Janet Adams of Nashville shecbtwoand one-half pounds in one week to become the top weekly weight loss winner when “God’s No­ Munch Bunch” met for their weigh-in Monday at the Nashville Baptist Church. A “sentimental journey” brought Tom and Marcia (McMillen) Sislo" of Ypsilanti to Nashville recently to spend a weekend with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith McMillen. On their first wedding anniversary Sunday, the Sislos attended services at the Zion Lutheran Church at Woodland where they were married one year ago. Recent week-long visitors at the home of Alice and Keith McMillen of Nashville were their granddaughters, Tricia and Julia McMillen of Reed City. They are the children of Michael Mc­ Millen of Saranac and Sally McMillen of Reed City. While their granddaughters were here, the Keith Mc­ Millens hosted a party in honor of Tricia’s 8th bir­ thday. The girls also enjoyed a visit to the Ionia Free Fair during their Nashville stay. Arriving in Nashville Wednesday for a 2-week stay with Keith and Alice Mc­ Millen were their longtime friends, Jim and Bonnie Snodgrass of Longwood, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. William Kjergaard of Nashville entertained with a dinner Thursday evening in honor of the birthday of their daughter, Karen Kjergaard of Lansing. Also present for the occasion were Miss Geri Pitsch, Charles Kjergaard and Miss Susan Kjergaard, all of Lansing; and Mr. and Mrs. Pep Snyder of Nash­ ville. The family gathering also observed the recent wedding anniversary of Bill and Sonya Kjergaard and his �recent birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Nate Sheldon of rural Nashville were in Kalamazoo last Tuesday to shop at the new Crossroads Mall at Portage. Jean and Ernie Withey of Kalamo were Sunday dinner guests last week of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nashville. Wed­ nesday evening supper guests of the Reids were their son and family, Vernon and Jo Anne Reid and children of Charlotte. Becky Tredinnick of Hastings was an overnight guest Friday of her grandparents, the Clarence Reids. Mrs. Thelma Stewart of rural Nashville recently spent two weeks with her daughter and family, Judy and Bob Bigford, near Haslett, while Judy un­ derwent surgery. She is recovering very well. Mr. and Mrs. Ard Decker of Nashville were Wed­ nesday evening callers at the home of Leonard and Veda Shull, local, and visited with the Shull’s house guest, Mrs. Gertrude Pursell of Zephyrhillsj Florida. She is in Michigan due to the recent death of her husband, Or­ ville, who was a cousin to Veda. The Pursells are former Hastings area residents. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville attended the 35th Gehman family reunion August 10. She accompanied her first cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rogers of Caledonia. The event was held at the home of their second cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Granger of Lansing. Relatives attending from some distance were cousin Edna Gehman Graves of California and cousin True Gehman Bower, her husband and son, of Canton, Ohio. There were about 56 present for the 2 o’clock potluck dinner. The oldest one was 85 years, and the youngest was 1 month. Reminiscing about the past was enjoyed; several had old family pictures to show. For the younger set, a lake provided 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.-ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated I cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call. . THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 8S2-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public invited to attend DAN’s WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. ' FREE-WATER TEST! I Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Dan! I swimming fun. Mrs. Ruby Ball entertained last Wednesday for a potluck dinner and quilt tying-offparty. Present were her mother-in-law, Mrs. Fern Donovan of near Dowling and several sistersin-law; Mrs. Edith Casey of Lacey, Mrs. Thelma Soya of Banfield, Mrs. Beatrice Gillaspie of Vermontville and Mrs. Neva Cordray of Lacey. Also present was Mrs. Lucy Gillaspie of. Vermontville; Mrs. Elaine Metz and four children of Nashville, and Burndale Gillaspie, grandson of Mrs. Beatrice Gillaspie of Ver­ montville. Rev. Leonard Putnam of Nashville returned home last Thursday after a 10-day trip to Texas to visit his daughter, Sally Putnam, at Houston. Accompanyfng Rev. Putnam on the trip was another daughter, - Mrs. Karen Yakes of Rockford and her two young girls. The Michigan visitors were in Houston when Hurricane Allen hit Texas but other than a little wind and a cooling of temperature, there was not much effect on that city. Miss Mardell Ward of Thornapple Lake Road was honored last Thursday evening with a bridal shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Murphy of Nashville. Miss Cinda Murphy was hostess for the event. Mardell will wed Brian Pontius of Nashville later this month. She is the daughter of George and Janet Ward of Thornapple Lake Road. Village taxpayers got a slight reprieve last Thursday evening when the Nashville council okayed extending the deadline for payment of property taxes from August 19 to Sept. 19, 1980. The Nashville Police Dept, handled 63 complaints in July, according to a report given to the village council Thursday by Sgt. Eugene Koetje. Among the incidents were 8 larcenies; 3 prowler complaints; 3 traffic citations; 4 traffic arrests; 2 other arrests; 3 fights; 1 open door; 6 bad checks; 3 malicious destructions to property, plus six mailboxes taken down in one swipe, and 14 parking violations. The local police department assisted the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, six times during the month and gave one assist to Eaton County officers. The Nashville police cruiser was driven 2,105 miles during the month, with 269 gallons of gas being used. Sgt. Koetje reported that some of the gasoline accounted for in the report was used by the Dept, of Public Works. Another 5 gallons had been sold a motorist for $6. Sgt. Koetje explained that this is stan­ dard practice for travelers seeking help when all the local service stations are closed. Proceeds of the sale are turned over to the village treasury. Maple Valley golf team announcementIf you are interested in playing on this year’s golf team you must do the following: (A) Have an athletic physical before the first practice. (B) Have a set of clubs and equipment. (C) Call Coach Booher (726-1066) before the first day of school August 26. The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, August 20. 1980 — Page 3 From our readers FROM OUR READERS Having read the letter from Mr. Taitin the August 6 issue of the Maple Valley News, I felt the urge to write a letter too, but first I talked with several of my former students and parents of former students and they encouraged me to write. I taught school 46 years. The last 26 years were spent in Nashville and Maple Valley School and I have been retired 9 years. I, too, was concerned about the size of my classes. In Nashville, I taught Algebra 1, 2, Geometery, General Math and 8th Grade Michigan History. I had 35-40 students in many classes. Few classes had less than 35 students. Of course, we had chairs enough and everybody had a certain seat. They weren’t crowded. At Maple Valley I was Jr. High Coordinator and taught 7th Grade Michigan History and Math. Classes were a bit smaller but I usually had a roomful of at least 35 students in each class. We gave an Algebra Readiness test in the *8th Grade in the spring so the students would know their chances of understanding Algebra the next year. I reached school in the morning at 7:30 7:45, brought my lunch and left % hour after school closed. I was always available for help if the students needed it. Noon seemed to be a good time when students with problems would consult me for help, especially students who rode the bus. When we had final tests at the end of the semester, if a test came 3rd hour, I would allow them to work into noon hour on the test and if the test came 6th hour, I would stay after school sometimes until 6 o’clock for them to ment cut back previously appropriated funding. After attending the school board meeting on August 11, I believe that I have a clearer understanding as to where the Board stands on issues. I firmly believe that there is indeed a shortage of funds. Though I do not agree with all the cuts being proposed, I nonetheless feel that the Maple Valley Board of Education is doing the best they can under such circumstances. How long are we going to stand by and watch our children pay for our economic difficulties? Please get out and support the millage revote on Sep­ tember 29. Andrew T. Joostberns, Sr. Vermontville Continued on page 14— finish the test and check and Board was faced with the recheck for which they were dilemma of (rimming existing programs in order very thankful. Many of my former to operate within the newly students have gone on to proposed budget. The budget reductions are higher math and successful positions using math. I am not the fault of the School Board anymore than it is the very proud of them. Former students who have fault of you or I. Though we taken further math by ex­ all have our own opinions on which programs should be tension have often come to altered, dropped or kept, my home for help and I have very few of us are willing to gladly helped them. actually do something about I could tell you many it. wonderful stories of the Granted, we have very efforts and success of my little, if anything, to say students. about the government During my free period, I reductions. Our school board occasionally had to take would have been faced with charge of Study Hall the dilemma regardless of students or teach for some whether or, not the govern­ other teacher who was ab­ sent. Things have changed, I know, but students with capabilities for math and who want to study Algebra can learn Algebra even with 40 students in the class. Mr. Tait, I wish you suc­ cess in teaching Algebra 1, 2, this next year and I’m sure if the students want to learn they can. Where there’s a for will there’s a way. Once a very concerned teacher, Mrs. Hilda A. Baas EATON FEDERAL will be... in Nashville CLOSED August 30 & September 1 Labor Day ... FROM OUR READERS Our American economy today is facing hard and trying times. The U.S. dollar is depreciating at an alar­ ming rate, while the price of goods is steadily increasing. For the past two years, the Maple Valley School System has proposed a three mill increase to its voters. For the last two years the millage proposal has been defeated. Due to the current economic recession, our State and Federal Govern­ ment bureaus have cut funds originally appropriated to our school system. In turn, the Maple Valley School A full, layered style that holds up on the tennis court or dance floor is the new look for fall. A body permanent keeps the curls in place through all kinds of activity. 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Mirhiqan �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, August 20, 1980 — Page 4 Memories of the past "The hum of the threshing machine can be heard throughout the land" ... In the early 1900's George Springett (hand on steam engine throttle) and crew work at the Phil Garlinger (now Earl Wilson) farm on Thornapple Lake Rd. Standing in foreground are, from left, Roy Garlinger, John Case, and Phillip Garlinger. Seated on thresher at far right is Freeland Garlinger. Horse-drawn water wagon is at left. Inside house, the farmer's wife and helpers were preparing prodigious meals, "cooking for threshers." (Photo loaned, courtesy Phillip Garlinger) By Susan Hinckley Local harvests of long ago . . (Author’s note: Last October we presented a story, filled with memories of threshing with a steam engine in the early 1920’s. The material was largely contributed by the late Howard Brumm from his personal experiences. Arduous labor on the threshing rig was often lightened by a special camaraderie shared by the crew, as Brumm’s colorful tales revealed. Each annual harvest was also duly recorded by the Nashville News keeping tabs on the garnering and marketing of crops. Here, for the pleasure of present-day readers, we present several excerpts of z those early accounts that traced the local harvest of wheat for readers of long ago.) July 14, 1877 ... The wheat in these parts is about all in the shock and the yield is tremendous. July 13, 1878 ... Eggs 6 cents a dozen and butter 7 cents a pound, which is the lowest these commodities have dropped since the war. Meanwhile harvest hands are getting $2 a day and there is a shortage of help. It is verily a sad plight in which the farmer finds himself. July 20, 1878 ... The tem­ peratures have surpassed 100 degrees almost every day for a week and there have been many cases of sunstroke by men working in the harvest fields. Many outfit. Crowell also claims farmers have taken to another distinction, that of resting during the day and having the largest crew in July 25,1874 ... New wheat working in the fields by the land. He and his three is coming into market at moonlight. helpers who run the rig $1.10 a bushel ... Theodore weigh, in the aggregate, August 6, 1878 ... T. E. more than 800 pounds. Barnes got 264 bushels of Niles of Kalamo brought in what from seven acres. the season’s first load of August 23, 1879 ... The July 29,1876... Johnson Me wheat Friday and since then village of Sunfield continues Kelvey of Maple Grove is grain is rolling in steadily. It to shout loudly through the looking for some miscreant is of good quality and is columns of their weekly wearing a shirt smelling of bringing from 90 cents to a newspaper about the high linseed oil/He had bought 36 dollar a bushel, which is at price paid there for wheat, yards of heavy sheeting, least five cents above .and the immense quantities sewed it together pain­ Hastings market price. of grain brought there to stakingly and saturated it date. The News learned that August 17, .1878 ... Lewis the highest price paid for with oil, for use as a cover on his wheat stack. The second Mead, living southeast of wheat in Sunfield last week night it was in use someone this village, decided to burn was 88 cents a bushel, stole it and Mr. Me Kelvey is off his wheat stubble whereas in Nas.hville the offering $20 reward for in­ Thursday afternoon. After lowest price paid all week formation leading to location setting the fire he left home, was 93 cents. Farmers, unless and when he returned it was you enjoy the ride into Eaton of the thief. to find his stacked straw, his County that much, you will barn and all his threshed do well to bring your wheat wheat burned also. to Nashville. J NOTICE The Village Coun­ cil has. extended the due date for collec­ tion of Summer Tax­ es through Septem­ ber 19,1980. Lois J. Elliston Village Treasurer July 19, 1879 ... The first load of new wheat arrived in town Tuesday. Ainsworth and Brooks paid 98 cents a bushel for it. July 26, 1879 ... Crowell’s threshing rig claims a season average of 100 pounds of wheat threshed out per hour, with the big steam Is there anything more important in society than the training of our children - their mind, personality, and useful 'skills? This awesome responsibility rests mostly with our school teachers. Our most inspiring citizens should be our school teachers. They need and deserve all the respect and support we can give them. FUNEfyU DIRECTORS 'Voqir FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 July 10, 1880 ... The past week has, undoubtedly, been the hottest of the season, with the thermometer standing from 95 to 102 in the shade. The excessively hot weather, following several weeks of heavy' whave wreaked havvyoc rainfall, with the, For more than a century, area farmers have hauled wheat and other crops to this elevator on Nashville's South Main. In July 1879 owners Ainsworth & Brooks completed this structure to replace an earlier elevator. Surmounted by a cupalo, the new facility was then rated as one of the finest in this part of the state. Later, H. A. Brooks took Richard Townsend into the business, but that partnership was dissolved in 1901 when Brooks sold his interest to Townsend. In 1920 Townsend sold out to the newly-formed Nashville Co-op Elevator Ass'n., incorporated that year for $40,000 and still owners. The association also bought in 1920 the old J. B. Marshall elevator On Fuller St., but it later burned. In this early 1940's photo, the former Nashville Co-op Creamery can be seen at right. July 26, 1900 ... The wheat crop in Michigan does not show much promise this wheat crop, and the current year, and the price has harvest is the first within jumped to 72 cents a bushel. memory of early settlers July 18,1901... Farmers in when it has been so wet that reapers could not be run over this vicinity complain of not the ground. Several farmers being able to hire sufficient who have depended on help for harvesting their machinery for help in har­ wheat, and say many tons of vesting, have been com­ hay were lost for the same pelled to lay aside the reaper reason. In these modern and push the “Armstrong” times it seems young men no harvester into their fields. longer are willing to work for their money, but prefer to go August 14, 1880 ... Some to the city to seek soft jobs. farmers are storing their July 27, 1905 ... The first wheat in the ' elevator, thinking they can possibly load of wheat marketed in get $1.25 a bushel for it later. Nashville this summer was The local market reached brought to Townsend Bros, $1.22 last week, but as we go elevator Thursday by John to press, the price has Ehret. It tested 60 lbs. and Mr. Ehret received 84 cents dropped to $1.18. a bushel. August 28, 1880 ... Shoup August 5, 1926 ... Wheat is Brothers’ big steam engine, which has considerable beginning to .roll in at the threshing yet to do in Maple elevator. The market holds Grove, has gone on the blink steady at $1.20 a bushel. and had to be mailed by July 18, 1929... First wheat freight to Kalamazoo for of the new harvest was repairs. brought in Saturday by Zeno July 24, 1930 ... Jesse Garlinger, who received Garlinger reports the best $1.20 a bushel for it. yield of wheat this year. From 18 acres. he threshed July. 25, 1929 ... Wheat is 864 bushels, or 48 bushels per coming into the elevator acre. here at the rate of more than 2,000 bushels a day. The Probably one of the most price was $1.30 on Monday, bizarre tales surrounding $1.29 on Tuesday, and wheat harvest was carried in Wednesday morning Continued next page— dropped to $1.25, Maple Valley Concrete Products (FORMERLY PEN NOCKS') Steam-Cured CONCRETE Eft c BLOCKS “MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS (517) 852-1900 725 S. Durkee St. (M-66)...Nashville, Mich. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, August 20, 1980 — Page 5 Sewing magic” presentation slated for county By Nan'cy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent “You are about to start an exciting journey into the world of magic — sewing magicl I’m not going to perform Houdini’s illusions, but rather will show you tricks you can pull out of your sewing basket and some sewing machine sewmanship,” says Nancy Zieman, professional home economist, as she begins her newest sewing demonstration called “Sewing Magic”. The 3-hour sewing demonstration is being sponsored by the Eaton County 4-H and Family Living Extension Programs. “Sewing Magic” workshops will be presented on two occasions Wednesday, September 10, at Kardel Hall, located in the 4-H Building on the 4-H Fairgrounds in Charlotte. The first is scheduled that day from 1 to 4 p.m. and the same demonstration will be presented from 7 to 10 p.m; The cost is $3.25 and is open to the public. Persons planning to attend should pre-register and pay the fee at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N, Bostwick, Charlotte, MI 48813; phone 543-2310, by September 3. At the time of pre-registration, please indicate the session attending. In the demonstrations, Ms. Zieman shows how to “switch seams” in patterns so they seem to ‘ ‘disappear’ ’. She continues on with other sewing magic techniques which can be adapted for either knit or woven fabrics. Besides showing that many sewing magic samples, Nancy models her coor- dinated wardrobe as she demonstrates the sewing magic techniques used in making it. A portion of her program is spent on showing quick and easy pattern alterations. Instead of using the traditional slashing and folding of a pattern, she shows ready-to-wear methods of pivoting and sliding. With these methods, Nancy shows how to alter a pattern in just minutes, using no more than ordinary household wax paper and a tracing wheel. Turn ‘unwanted’, unused unneeded items into CASH Phone 945-9554 — CALL TODAY — Michigan Bell Eaton County 4-H camp underway MICHIGAN BELL EMPLOYEES DON'T WEAR UNIFORMS, SO ASK FOR IDENTIFICATION FROM THEM OR ANY OTHER SERVICE PEOPLE WHO COME TO YOUR DOOR. MICHIGAN BELL PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS GLAD TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES. By Connie Green, 4-H Program Assistant Fourteen Eaton County young people are enjoying three and one-half days at the 1980 Eaton County 4-H Camp. The camp is being held in cooperation with Eaton County Parks and Recreation, at the Barry County Community camp near Hastings. Campers and staff arrived Monday morning, August 18, and will be participating in a variety of outdoor activities, as well as arts and crafts during the week. The program will conclude on Thursday Memories of the Post morning, August 21. Campers include: Angie Continued— King and Tiffany Scott from the Nashville News on Charlotte, Mark Goodrich, August 14, 1875: Jerry Schovan, Amy and ‘'Rumor has it that an Dan Laverty from Ver­ Assyria man last Saturday montville; Sheri Day and hurled a young man into a Steve Mott from-; Olivet, running threshing machine, Victoria Vogt from Bellevue, where he was instantly Kyle Hall from Grand killed. However, the Ledge;7 and Marie Caudill, Sheriff’s department claims Tina Elston, Sandy Mat­ they know nothing of such an thews and Laura Vanoccurance and Assyria deVusse, from Eaton residents clam up when Rapids. questioned. 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Main - Vermontville attracted a large crowd and had several winners. The first place horse bowl contestant in the junior 4-H division was Kim Lueck, of Community Riders, Charlotte, with Liz Mallery, Mighty Minnies 4-H, Grand Ledge, taking second. In the senior 4-H division Dim Buck from the Circle “C” Riders Club in' Charlotte took top honors. Second place was Kathi Gutzki, of the East Hamlin Horseman 4-H Club, Eaton Rapids. In the adult division, Mrs. Nola Buck, a leader of Circle “C” Riders in Charlotte won first place. Second place was won by Mrs. Judy Russell, a leader in the Golden Saddles Club from Olivet. 4-H youth compete in poultry contest By Nancy Ciuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent 4-H members from across the state will travel^, to Michigan State University on August 21 to compete in the state 4-H Poultry Judging and Showmanship Contest. The Eaton County 4H’ers competing in the poultry contest are Gary and Marty Binkowski, from the East Hamlin Variety 4-H -Club in Eaton Rapids; Faith and Nyle Wells from the Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4­ H Club in Vermontville, and Gary and Mike Wells from the Millerburg Club in Charlotte. 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 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, September 29,1980. TAKE NOTICE that the following proposition will be submitted at the special election: 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 3 mills ($3.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1980, for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating purposes? 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, SEPTEMBER 29, 1980, IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1980. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5:00 O'CLOCK, P.M., ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1980, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or town ship 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 Mapl e Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan. ElamL. Rockwell Secretary, Board of Education Most of the contests are judged by the participants themselves. The schedule of events includes judging the meat quality of broiler carcasses, evaluating hens for egg production and grading eggs. Also included in the day of events is a showmanship contest. Entrants supply their own birds and are judged on their ability to fit the birds for show. The Poultry Contest is a special event which is part of the Livestock Expo during Animal Science Week, August 13-21, at Michigan State University. The show begins at 9:00 a.m. and is open to the public free of charge. For more in­ formation, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office at 543­ 2310. Cub Scouts plan campout Cub Scouts who plan to attend the third annual campout are invited to bring a parent and meet by 6 p.m. Friday, August 22, at Don Steinbrecher’s. A hayride is planned for Friday evening followed by a compass patrol conducted by Boy Scout Troop No. 177. Saturday morning, the Boy Scouts will display a monkey bridge and the Cubs will complete in a Cub Scout Olympic Event. Parents are welcome for the entire campout or whatever part they Can attend. The campout will conclude at 1 p.m. Saturday. Parents are needed to help set up tents on Thursday evening, August 21 at 6 p.m. If you can help, call Don Steinbrecher (852-1784) or Sharon Bishop (852-0716). Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — Held July 24,1980 The Regular Meeting of the Nashville Village Coun­ cil held July 24, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present Curtis, Hughes, Babcock, Tobias, and Hinckley. Absent Rizor. The minutes of the last Regular Meeting and two Special Meetings were read and approved. A letter was read from Patrick Henck regarding a part-time manager for the Village of Nashville. The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to Mr. Henck stating the Village is not looking for a part-time manager. Motion by Curtis supported by Hughes to adopt the attached resolution to hold a public hearing August 147 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville to hear objections to said Vacation, discon­ tinuance and abolishment of east alley which runs between Phillips Street and Cleveland Street. All ayes. Motion carried. Ra/mond Hinckley, chairman of the D.P.W. Commit­ tee, submitted a bid for a back hoe and tools at a cost of $22,708.60. Tabled until after D.P.W. Committee meets. , * The Clerk was instructed to send Lydia Moccardine a letter in regard to Ordinance No. 33 - Keeping Grass mowed and garbage cleaned up at 401 N. State. Motion by Hinckley supported by Hughes to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: August 14, 1980 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN WHEREAS, the Village Council of Nashville, Michigan, has been requested to abolish the alley hereinafter described; WHEREAS, said Council deems it advisable to vacate, discontinue and abolish that portion of East Alley which runs between Phillips Street and Cleveland Street; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Village Council of Nashville, Michigan, deems it advisable to vacate, dis­ continue and abolish that portion of East Alley which runs between Phillips Street and Cleveland Street, and Said Council does hereby appoint and set the date of August 14, 1980, at 7:00 p.m. at the Regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council at the Community Center in Nashville, Michigan, when said Council shall meet and hear objections to said vacation, discon­ tinuance and abolishment, and a copy of this resolution shall be published at least seven (7) days in advance of such meeting one (1) time in the Maple Valley News and a copy of this resolution shall be posted in the Clerk's Office of the Village of Nashville, Michigan. Adopted this 24th day of July, 1980. NAYS: None AYES: Helen Curtis John Hughes Forrest Babcock Carl Tobias Raymond Hinckley ABSENT: Calvin Rizor Harold Christiansen, Village Council President Susan Corkwell, Village Clerk - Nashville, Mich. •ACK TO SCHOOL Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU Tuesday, Aug. 26 Hamburgers, Potato Rounds, Applesauce, Pickles, Milk. Wednesday, Aug. 27 Roast Beef Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Peaches, Bread & Butter, Milk. Thursday, Aug. 28 Pizza Buns, Corn, Fruit Popsicle, Milk. Friday, Aug. 29 Goulash, Peas, Pears, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Milk. Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk BUVS From... Furlong’s Variety 01126800 Classroom Supplies Lunch pails, thermos, etc... Action-Ads FRAMING AND CUSTOM MATTING servicie. Your photos, prints or handiwork mounted, matted in color of your choice and framed. Reasonable rates. BILL RICHARDS STUDIO, 250 S. Main, Vermontville. Phone 726-1340. Hours: 10:00-5:00. Closed Mondays. Furlong's Variety *J 171 S. 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MOLLY TURNER �Th* Mopi* Volley M*w*. Noshvill*. W*dn*»doy. Aupu»« 20. 1980 — Pop* 8 Vermontville Jr. Farmers hold Jr. Fair The Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club held its i960 JR FAIR on Tuesday evening. August 12, at the Leon Everett Farm in Vermontville. A unique club activity for Eaton County, the JR.JFAIR allows their 4­ H club members, who are too young to exhibit at the Eaton County Fair, an opportunity to have their projects displayed and evaluated. Following a potluck supper, adults and older members evaluated projects brought in by seven young members. Projectss ranged from puppet-making to sheep. All the young exhibitors received ribbons and premium sacks, which were donated by Vermontville businesses. Derek Brown, 7, poses with his rabbit "Sunny Patches" ond displays items he made for the show: a hand puppet, o leather belt, and o pencil sketch of his home. 4-H Club leader Mrs. Phyllis Wells of Vermontville poses with two items, a bird house and hand puppet, that were mode by Jeff Laverty, 6, who missed the fair because he was on vacation. A Suffolk sheep named "Fefur" was a prized exhibit of Mike Everett, 8. art scene were shown by Steve Cook, 8'/», at the Junior 4-H Fair staged Tuesday evening at the Leon Everett farm on Pease Rd. Action-Ads ¥MONROE¥ MOTOR HOMES AND CAMPERS FOR RENT: By day or week, deposit will hold. Cqll Vacation Rentals, 945-9101, Hastings. (9-24) WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) CASH LOAN: Never repay. Free details. Lyle Ferris, 650 Ferris Rd.? Battle Creek, Ml 49017. Faith Wells, 8’/», displayed her Buff Cochin rooster "Brownine" and also had four other items to show at the fair: a floral arrangement of bright-hued zinnias, leathercraft, a candle, and a Christmas centerpiece she had fashioned. (Maple Volley Newt photos by Sutan Hinckley) MONRO-MATIC Reg. *19.95 Mfgr’s. Suggested List. MOW ONLY $1M28 8 bach Nashville Auto & Farm Supply Downtown at 209 N. Main Street in Nashville PHONE 852-9500 Installation Extra Two wo brothers, ro ers, nine-year-old nne-year-o Jeremy eremy Brace, race, left, e ,an and Chad a Brace, race, 7,,were w aMh-LfaT- Je,remy displayed a bird house he had built and a ceramic ank he had crafted. Chad showed a belt he had made in leathercraft. �' The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, August 20. 1980 — Page 9 EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, August 21 - 9 a.m. State 4-H Poultry Expo, MSU Demonstration Hall. August 23-31 - Michigan State Fair, Detroit. Monday, August 25-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, August 26 - District Extension Homemaker Training meeting in Kalamazoo. Call office for details (543­ 2310). : v Tuesday, September 2 - 8:00 p.m. 4-H Advisory (Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds.. Saturday, September 6-6:30 and 7:30 p.m. 4-H Drama Club presents “Cupid on the Loose”, Beach Market, Charlotte. Monday, September 8 - 7:30 p.m. Meeting to discuss non­ livestock 4-H projects at the Fair, and to plan future project activities, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, September 10 -1-4 p.m. or 7-10 p.m. (Identical Sessions) Sewing Magic Workshops and Fashion Show, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Reservations required by September 3, at the Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Wednesday, September 10 - 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Thursday, September 11 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Develop­ mental Committee Meeting, Kardel Hall. Friday, September 12-9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, September 13 -10 a.m. - 3 p.m.. 4-H Ride-A-Thon, Camp Francis, Charlotte (rain date - September 20). Monday, September 15-9:30 a.m. -3:15 p.m. 4-HKey Leader Training, Jackson. Nashville Council meets Tuesday to consider plans for 80 acre site housing project by Lansing investors by Susan Hinckley The Nashville Village Council Ivill meet in special session starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday evening to consider a potential 80-acre residential and multi-family housing development by Lansing area investors. The project was briefly outlined for village officials at their regular meeting Thursday by Ron Reece of Spadafore Realty of East Lansing. The parcel of land under consideration lies along Brumm Road, near the village’s northeast boundary and is adjacent to the new lagoon - and - irrigation wastewater treatment facility expected to be constructed within the next year as part of Nashville’s $4.8 million sewer expansion program. “I am working with in­ vestors who are interested in using "this property for development, ” said Reece. He said the investors are considering building a mixture of duplex, multiple, ancLsingle family units. “We think the demand is here,” said Reece. He suggested that the multiple family units might be built bor­ dering the roadway and the area behind those structures later developed for single family homes, with streets and sidewalks. “The first phase of the project would be to meet needs of the community withmultiple family housing,” commented Reece. If the project can be developed under the Section ' 8 plan of the Farmers Home Administration, the rental units might be subsidized for qualified low and medium income persons, he noted. Reece estimated Thursday that it might require bet­ ween $135,000 and $150,000 to run municipal sewer and water service lines to the property, provided a direct line could be run from the new treatment facility when it is completed. Reece inquired Thursday how the village could help with the project. As an in­ centive to the investors, he sister, Mindy, age 14, and suggested, the village might brother, Nathan, 12. Her consider reducing the cost of proud grandmothers are running the service lines to Mrs. Alma Shogren of the site. This possibility will be Vermontville and Mrs. Hilda considered when the council Mora of Grand Rapids. I will be writing a weekly meets Tuesday. In other business Thurs­ column for the Maple Valley News. Any news that you day, the council: —Heafrd Bruce Kuffer, want put into my column can be either sent to me or can be called in to me by 12:00 noon on Saturday. Anyone can O NElQx/ reach me at 726-0348 anytime between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. If I can not be reached, either leave a message or call me later. Please remember: all news RM must be in to me by noon bn the Saturday before publication. Vermontville news From our Friends in Vermontville By Caroline G. Halliwill A special note of thanks to Mrs. Ava Kroger, who after many years as a Ver­ montville correspondent, is retiring due to ill health. She spent several days at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Hallas in Lansing, while she underwent testing. Congratulations to Mrs. Ethel Gaut, whose birthday was August 13. A resident of Jarvis Acres, Mrs. Gaut celebrated her birthday with an outdoor party and an appearance on T.V. Channel Id during the station’s 6 and 11 p.m. reports. Congratulations to Mrs. Mina Barnes who birthday was August 17. Both ladies, who are ope hundred years old, were honored Sunday, August 17, with a combined birthday party in the Griswold Room at the Congregational Church, As an added highlight both ladies received birthday congratulations from President Jimmy Carter. Mr. George Firster who recently returned home from the hospital is slowly im­ proving his health. This seems to be a week for congratulations. Congratulations go to Mr. and Mrs. Eric (Olga) fShogren on the birth of their daughter, Erica Jo at Pennock Hospital on August 1 at3:21 p.m. Erica, who was named after her dad, weighed 9 lbs. 514 ozs. and was welcomed home by her Mk”hool&mf Just In WRANGLER JEANS Jr. & Missy sizes in DENIMS$21oo From... ■ Corduroys $1900 NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR LAY-A-WAYS Select now while stocks are complete I Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 I Other news Mrs. Ethel Gaut, a life­ time resident of the Ver­ montville Area who at present is living at Jarvis Acres, was honored by the Jarvis staff and friends with a picnic dinner and musical entertainment at Jarvis. Members of her family were invited to the celebration for her 100th birthday. Mrs. Gaut received an honorarium designed by the staff at Jarvis. Mrs. Harold Adrion and son Robert of Grand Rapids, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Adrion of Shelbyville were guests at the residence of Mrs. Gaut over the weekend. . Mrs. Hazel Haviland was a guest of Mrs. Fred Fisher and Mrs. W. M. Adrion, who are spending the summer in Vermontville. Mrs. Howard Goodenough of Vermontville and Mrs. Harry Brooks of Lake Odessa went to Fort Plains, New York last weekend to attend - the Dillenbeck reunion. Also attending from this area were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Smith of Ver­ montville and Mr. and Mrs. Karl Dillenbeck of Hastings. Katie Goodenough of Chelsea spent last week with Her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goodenough. Other grandchildren Tammy and Kelly Jo Swiger spent a couple of days too. regional consultant with William & Works of Grand Rapids, give an update on Nashville’s sewer expansion project. -Heard a review of con­ tractors’ protests due to the Minority Business Enterprises clause of the EPA regulations on the recentlybidded sewer project. The report was given by Grand Rapids' attorney Richard Wendt, special counsel retained by the village to handle the MBE review and provide an opinion for the EPA project. -E__x_tended the August 19 deadline for payment of village property taxes to Sept. 19, 1980. —Approved successful completion of a 6-months employment probation for new patrolman Walter Pincumbe, which included a $500 annual raise effective August 23, bringing his salary to $12,000 plus cost of living. -Discussed the impending conversion of Nashville’s present sanitary landfill site to a municipal transfer station and resource recovery facility . No definite action has been taken on the matter yet. -Approved purchase of a $22,708 backhoe With at­ tachments from the General Equipment Company of Brighton, and authorized advertising for sale a tractor and air compressor currently used by the Dept, of Public Works. can give-you that... " Ready for School Look Call for an appointment! 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None of the girls could pass up this chance, so they all came back home to Vermontville with a new look. When the luncheon was over, Queen Becky Cowell toured the fair’s midway and visited Mrs. Fern Gearhart’s Syrup display. While on the midway, Becky had the NASHVILLE HEATING Sales and Service 205Vj S. Main St., Nashville (Located in rear of Curtis Craft Center) COMFORT-AIRE OIL and GAS or WOOD and COAL — NEW INSTALLATIONS — Old Replaced • Old Repaired - AVAILABLE FOR ALL UNITS GEORGE HERMENITT north to Harrison On July 5, the Ver­ and Mr. and Mrs. Andy montville Maple Syrup Wawiernia transported the Festival Queen and her court girls to the parade. After riding in one of the traveled to Harrison to join 'the parade celebrating the longest parades they have been in, the girls and their 4th of July. Attending the parade were parents were treated to a Queen Becky Cowell, Tracey luncheon at the Lions Club Wawiernia, Sherry Kraai, building on the fairgrounds. Itwas a fun day enjoyed by and Denice Gardner. Mr. and Mrs. Hank Cowed all. D.N.R. hunter safety classes to start Aug. 26 Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Classes will be held at Maple Valley High School on Tuesday, August 26, Thursday, August 28, Tuesday, September 2, and September 4. The first two sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. The last two classes will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. The classes will involve learning safe hunting practices, game laws, and wildlife identification, as well as a skills test and a written test. In order to attend these classes, students must be at least 11 years old but must not have yet reached their 4-H members from across the state traveled to Michigan State University to participate in the 1980 State 4-H Horse Show, August 19. “The , show gave youngsters the opportunity to observe and compete ★ NOTICE — Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! BAKERY SPECIAL ★ Week of Aug. 18 Buttermilk rvrxc DONUTS SENIOR CITIZENS Noon ...POTLUCK attheV.F.W. Hall WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20th 17th birthday. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, which include attending the class sessions, passing the skills test, and passing written the examination, each student will receive a hunter safety certificate. To cover incidental expenses, a fee of $1.00 per student will be charged. This may be paid at the first class session. A state law was mads effective in 1971 which requires all first time hunters 12 through 16 years of age to have a hunter safety certificate in order t< their purchase firsi Michigan hunting license Eaton County youths compete in hotse show Community Events . . Carl’s Ad Deadline — taken with a man from England to prove that there are queens in places besides England. Queen and court travel By Nancy Diuble, Extension 4-H Youth Agent Gas Conversion Burners (517)852-9231 chance to talk to a few people about Maple Syrup and Vermontville’s annual festivities. She was also asked to have her picture Nashville football practice starts August 21 at the Fuller St..School from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. This is for all 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th grade players. Wear shorts and tennis shoes. Hope to see you all there. — Coaches BENEFIT SALE! Would you help the newly organized Nashville Christian Academy by do­ nating some good useable glassware, dishes, toys, dolls, bikes, furniture, etc., (please no clothing) that we may sell at our indoor sale on Thursday, August 21, from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, North State Street - Nashville, Michigan. Please leave any items for donation on your porch or lawn for pickup. "Thank you very much for your contribution to young lives!" • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. against 4-H horse project members from other counties in Michigan,” says Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. Eaton County 4-H’ers who competed in the State 4-H Horse Show were: Robin Heller and Mary Ann South­ worth from Grand Ledge; Melissa Franklin from Lansing; Beth Parisian and Donna White from Eaton Rapids; Diana Poltorak, Steve Newman, Tonya Garrison and Lisa Love from Charlotte; and Karen Gardner, Kellie Haas, and Troy Wright from Ver­ montville. Alternates were: Nanette Benjamin from Eagle; Karen Goostrey, Olivet; and Sue Teachout, Grand Ledge. More than 200 classes were judged at the day-long event. Classes ranged from Western and English riding to trail classes and showmanship. In addition to various competitions, the show allowed participants to learn horse show management. Nearly all of the 75 horse show officials were volunteers from 4-H clubs throughout the state. Eaton County volunteers were: Mrs. Nola Buck, Kim Buck and Lori Converse from Charlotte; and Beth Martin from Eaton Rapids. Foxes celebrate 25th year An open house In honor of the 25th wedding anniversary rsary for Les and Virginia Fox, of 171 N.. Main of Vermontville, will be hosted by their children, Becky of Lansing, Michael and Donald of Vermontville, Saturday, September 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Center on M-50, west of Lake Odessa. All relatives and friends ore invited. No gifts please. Silver Anniversary for Vermontville Couple There will be an open house for John and Claudine (Sparkie) Sulcer in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary at their home, 11205 Scipio Hwy., Vermontville, on Saturday, August 23, 3 p.m. on. They were married August 20, 1955, in Lansing. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) Phone 945-9554 Trowbridge Service for Action Want-Ad! 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, August 20, 1980—Page 11 Hundreds turn out to say “Happy Birthday" to Vermontville’s two centenarians — Relatives llene Collier and one-year-old Trenton Harvey chat with Mina Barnes during the community birthday party. Trenton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harvey of Nashville. Congratulations, best wishes, and tributes were bestowed upon Mina Barnes and Ethel Gaut Sunday afternoon as hundreds turned out to celebrate the ladies’ 100th birthdays. The entire town was in­ vited to attend the party as well as friends and relatives from near and far. A banner stretching across a wall of the Griswold room Before the crowd sang happy birthday, the ladies were given special individual cakes bearing a single candle. Many wonderful tributes were presented to Mrs. Mina Barnes (left) and Mrs. Ethel Gaut, including one from the Barry-Eaton District Health Board by Eaton County Commissioner Edgar Fleetham. of the Congregational pleased to send you our Church proclaimed a “happy congratulations as you birthday” message while the celebrate your 100th bir­ ladies were seated in thday. We hope the year comfortable chairs toahead, as well as this day, receive their guests and a will be especially happy.” host of cards and tributes. Third District Unique gifts of T-shirts Congressman Howard emblazoned with bold “100” Wolpe’s district office aide numerals and each of the Robert Ells presented letters ladies’ names drew a big and greetings from the response from the women President, Governor William and those who were at-G. Milliken, U.S. Senator tending the reception. One Donald Riegle, and Wolpe. shirt said: “Mina is 100”and In his congratulatory the other said “Ether is 100. letter, Wolpe said, “Today’s They were gifts from Joyce activities are testimony to Rathburn. the pride and honor you Mrs. Rathburn, Ingrid share with your family and Northrup, and Norma Viele the entire Vermontville (who also < baked the community for having atbeautiful birthday cakes) tained such a rare organized the community milestone.” birthday party for the ladies. State Representative The Vermontville Village Ernest Nash presented a Council presented the ladies beautifully-worded with corsages of silk flowers legislative tribute, signed by to wear on their special day. the governor and himself, to The Vermontville Chamber both of the birthday gals. Another nice surprise to of Commerce sent a pair of fruit baskets, and Coral Mina and Ethel were special Clemens adorned them with proclamations from the baskets of fresh flowers as Barry-Eaton District Board did Mrs. Hazel Havilland of Heath which were who sent a floral presented by Eaton County Commissioner Edgar arrangement. The twin Both received per- Fleetham. from proclamations designated sonalized cards President Jimmy Carter August 17 as “Centenarian saying, “Rosalyn and I are Day for Mina Barnes and Ethel Gaut” in recognition of their contributions and accumulated wisdom of years. “It is a rare human event when one of our members achieved a lifespan of 100 years. Within the space of your lifetime, you have participated in experiences and changes unknown in the history of mankind. “You have had a role in history and in the vision of four generations,” the proclamation said. It was signed by Medical Director Edwin Larkin; and heatlth board members Fleetham, James Stephen, and W.F. Powers of Eaton County; and members Rae M. Hoare, James Gordon, and Orville Hammond of Barry County. Mrs. Gaut’s birthday was August 13 and Mrs. Barnes, August 17. ‘T never thought my 100th birthday would be like this,” said Mrs. Gaut as she delightfully gazed at the crowded room of people. Mrs. Barnes’ cheerful face conveyed that same thought. And one partygoer com­ mented, “If I ever live to be 100,1 hope I look and act like they do!” ACTION-ADS BABYSITTING: Respon­ sible mother will do babysitting in my home. Have a pre-schooler for playmate. No weekends. Call anytime. 852-9810, Nashville. LaMAZE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES are now being offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram, Mulliken Rd., Charlotte, (tfn) Country Corners • FARM MARKET M-66 and State Road, Nashville 852-1945 Order your FROZEN FRUITS and VEGETABLES NOW! Deadline for orders — August 24th. PICKUP time between ... SEPTEMBER 3rd and 19th % deposit required Side Ethel Gaut shbws the T-Shirt which proudly proclaims her age. Mina Barnes also received one. State Representative Ernest Nash presented the birthday gals with special legislative tributes, signed by Governor William Milliken and himself. (Maple Valley News photos) Door... GARAGE IN PROGRESS! SALE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, August 20, 1980 — Page 12 Hamilton-Smith united Barber-Webb wed in Missouri Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Barber of Buffalo, Missouri would like to announce the marriage of their daughter, Donna Elaine to Roger Franklin Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Webb of Mulliken Road, Charlotte. Donna and Roger were married June 28 at the Lutheran Church in Buffalo, Mo. The couple are now at their home at R. No. 1, Box 253, Buffalo, Mo. 65622. Engagements - Watch out for dangerous canning directions — FOR SALE — The Village of Nashville will be accepting sealed bids for the following: single stage Vane type - Model G-85 with a jack hammer and tamper Sealed bids must be admitted to Leon Frith, 205 Cleveland St., Nashville, by September 11, 1980 at 4:00 p.m. The Village of Nashville reser­ ves the right to accept or reject any orall bids. Purina RAT CONTROL PELLETS The rats prefer it LEADING COMPETITIVE RAT BAIT PURINA RAT CONTROL PELLETS tear out guide to home canning and freezing which included some potentially Old recipes may not be dangerous recipes for safe especially pickle pumpkin, winter squash, recipes, according to Eaton pimentos and tomato sauce. Call the Extension Office Extension Home Economist, Ann Ross. (543-2310) if you need help Cucumbers need to have with your canning, freezing, acid added and be processed or other food preservation in a water bath canner to skills. DeLong—Peurach prevent possible growth of Mr. and Mrs. Charles botulism and other bacteria. Women’s softball DeLong of Nashville, wish to Use vinegar of 4 to 6 Results of games played announce the engagment of percent acidity and be sure August 12 and 14: their daughter, Joanne Fern, your solution always has Furlong’s Variety 15, to Robert Alan Peurach, son enough vinegar in relation to Trumble’s 0; South End 11, of Dr. and Mrs. Carl Peurach water or other liquids: one Steak House 5; McDonald’s of Hastings. part vinegar to two parts 0, Johnnie’s Pit Stop 7; Joanne is a senior at water is suitable. Ewing’s 16, Baptist 0; Dan’s Western Michigan A well-known women’s Fillies 8, Family 1; Leach University and is a political magazine recently had a Logging By. science major. Bob is a second year law student at the University of Detroit School of Law. A June 1981 wedding is being planned. By Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist □ 1971 White Industrial Tractor □ Ingersoll Rand Portable Air Compressor Sy order of the Nashville Village Council On July 19 in Vermontville Bible Church, Christine Louise Hamilton and Richard Jack Smith were united as husband and wife by Pastor Paul Boger. Christine is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell HamiltorTof Nashville and Rich is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Smith of Charlotte. The bride's pleated A-line gown with attached court length train was made of knit chiffon, trimmed in alencon lace with pearling and graced with full bishop sleeves and sweetheart neckline. Her full length veil and colorful bouquet of silk assorted flowers were hand-crafted by the bride. Miss Karen Christensen, friend of both, stood up as Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids for their sister were Miss Kelly Hamilton and Miss Carmen Hamilton, and Miss Sharon Fox, friend of both. Silas and Susan Chalfant (brother and sister), served as Ringbearer and Flowergirl for their Uncle Rich. Mr. Randy Smith stood by as Best Man for his brother; while Mr. Brent Moore, Mr. Steve Herman and Mr. Donald Fox, all friends of both, served as groomsmen. Mr. Donald Rasey was organist and Mrs. Ron (Carol) Horn, pianist. Soloist in the ceremony was Mr. Neil Halsey. Master and Mistress of Ceremonies were Sunday School teacher and friends of the couple, Merton (Toby) and Hazel Tobias. Kent Hamilton (brother of bride) and Alan Hamilton (cousin of bride) carried gifts to the church basement where the reception was held. Mrs. Sam (Louise) Combs, the bride's aunt, com­ pletely handled the reception with Lorna Carrigan, Susan Fox, Tina Baker, Margaret Chalfant (groom's sister) and Shelley Winegar (bride’s cousin) serving. Other friends and relatives made the food and ladies from the church worked in the kitchen. Margaret Chalfant stood at guest book. Flowers and decorations were done by Edna Edwards. After a honeymoon through Pennsylvania to Atlantic City, Mr. and Mrs. Smith now reside near Nashville. LODORE—PETERSON Mr. and Mrs. John Mater of Nashville are proud to announce the engagement of ‘their daughter, Kathleen Lodore, to Kirt James Petersen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sydow of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Petersen of Sparta. Kathleen is a Maple Valley graduate and is currently employed with Felpausch Food Centers. Kirt is a Hastings High School graduate and is employed at Felpausch in Pennfield. An October 18 wedding is being planned. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE FRESH CORN .Puri.n? R?‘ C°ntro1 Pellets—#1 with the farm market, #1 with rats, shouldn't they be #1 with you? We re also featuring Purina s new olace nark -NEWPLACE PACK RAT CONTROL FARMERS FEED 1006 E. Railroad St. — HASTINGS Ph: 945-9926 K Purina... planning tomorrow with research today CALENDAR of EVENTS August 18-19 - State 4-H Dairy Goat Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 18-21 - Michigan 4-H Livestock Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 19 - 4-H State Horse Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 19 - 4-H State Rabbit Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 19-21 - State 4-H Dairy Cattle Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 21 - 4-H State Poul try Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 22-23 - Michigan Charolais Show, Ionia. September 4 - MAEH Rally Day, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. September 9 - Barry County Nutrition Council, 1:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. September 11 - MAEH Lesson Day, 9:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.,’ Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. September 26 - Southwest Michigan Polled Hereford Association Junior Show, Hastings. Only you can prevent forest fires* A-Public Service ofThis Newspaper & The Advertising Council �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, August 20, 1980 — Page 13 Vermontville Council minutes— s;s s> July 10, 1980 Vermontville Village Council met in regular session July 10, 1980, in the public library. PRESENT: Aldrich, Fox, Hale, Lewis, Trumble, Wineman. President Mason called meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Minutes of regular June 12, 1980, meeting were read and approved. Minutes of special June 19, 1980, meeting were read and approved. John Walker, CPA presented the Village audit. Kenneth Conkey, can­ didate for Township trustee, introduced himself to the Council. Treasurer’s report was read and approved. Bills were presented. Cxs xs *v s? ^ SSb si v A weekly ? report from— Ernest Nash State Representative 5^ |*i>se»'sa'l BiffiXXC'jfi!! Mil* SUliUKi ’ll in* iiateift . a Is Ml ijsmiiE ■ 1* etyiwlm 11ns K zz: & ta'sil •a»® .Wliiili BKB frtjsWl ’i.'sni SrfHWfl ■je a jaJuttB® ttB® pXI Your state government operates 12 telephone “hot lines” to give you easy access to a wide range of information and advice. The phones are staffed by regular state personnel who answer calls in addition to their other duties. Subjects covered are: UTILITIES - 1-800-292-9555, Public Service Commission. For complaints about commercial and residential telephone, gas and electric services and rates. ENERGY - 1-800-292-4704, Energy Administration. Provides information on energy project grants and publications about new energy technology. AUTOMOTIVE - 1-313-357-5108, Bureau of Automotive Regulation. Handles complaints about poor auto repair work and new and used car purchases. (Not toll-free.) TOURISM - 1-800-292-2520, Travel Bureau. Provides in­ formation about upcoming tourist attractions, campsites, gasoline availability and hotel and motel accommodations. If calling from out-of-state, dial 1-800-248-5700. ROADS - 1-800-292-9576, Department of Transportation. Provides information on proposed road projects and public hearings. CONSERVATION -1-800-292-7800, Department of Natural Resources. For reports of violations of game and fishing laws. POLLUTION - 1-517-373-7660, Department of Natural Resources. Call this number to report any environmental pollution problems. (Not toU-free.) FISHING 1-517-373-0908, Department of Natural Resources. A tape recording ofthe fishing conditions around the state. (Not toll-free.) BUSINESS 1-800-292-9544, Office of Economic Development. Answers questions about state regulations and deals with a wide variety ofbusiness problems. INSURANCE 1-800-292-5943 (or 256-3824 in Wayne County), Insurance Bureau. Helps with all types of in­ surance problems, including unpaid claims, cancellations and frauds. Tells which companies are licensed to operate in Michigan. MEDICAID -1-800-292-2550 (or 256-9135 in Wayne County) Department of Social Services. Answers questions about coverage,, billing, etc. for doctors and other medical providers only. CONSUMER COMPLAINTS - 1-800-292-5680, Michigan Consumers Council. Answers questions about companies, products, warranties and so forth. The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 Nashville M-79 CARLISLL EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE ... RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Dick Ewing - Owner 726-0088 >r, $>/ WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BEST! 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 Motion by Hale, supported by Trumble to pay the bills from the proper funds. Wawiernia discussed Harold Thompson’s sidewalk replacement. Thompson to be asked to attend next Council meeting for discussion of same. Aldrich discussed pur­ chase of hand mower. Motion by Aldrich to pur­ chase an additional hand mower, supported by Lewis. All ayes. Carried. Aldrich quoted the following prices: Vermontville Hardware 3% HP, 22” cut, $150.00; 3 HP, 20” cut, $110.00 - Coast to Coast - 3% HP, 22” cut, $109.00 - TG & Y - 3*4 HP 22” cut, $107.00. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis to purchase 3*4 HP, 22” cut mowerfrom TG & Y Stores for $107.00. All ayes. Carried. Correspondence was read. Discussion of CETA (YDC) program available. Motion by Hale, supported by Wineman to pursue the hiring of one part-time employee through this program. AH ayes. Carried. Clerk to contact necessary people. Motion by Fox, supported by Aldrich to purchase 20” 3speed box fan - $36.49 and roUaway stand - $14.69 from the Vermontville Hardware for Village office. All ayes. Carried. Wineman led police contract discussion, as chairman of that committee. Motion by Trumble, sup­ ported by Fox to terminate in writing, the current police contract with the Eaton County Sheriff’s Dept, as of December 31,1980, due to the lack of funds. AU ayes. Carried. Clerk to notify Sheriff’s Dept, immediately. Hale, as landfill com­ mittee chairman, led discussion of dumpster contract, operator, new dumping rates, cards, ad­ vertising. Motion by Wineman, supported by Aldrich to use the services-of Granger Container Co., instead of Charlotte Disposal, as previously agreed. All ayes. Carried. The following new dum­ ping rates were proposed by committee: Cars $2.00, Station wagons $4.00, Pickups - $5.00, Pickups with two 24” sideboards - $8.00, over that $10.00, Vans - $8.00, 2-wheeled trailer up to 24” sideboards - $6.00. Anything larger $1.50 per yard. Ap­ pliances $2.00, Tires - $1.50 2.00, sofa, mattress, bed springs - $3.00. AU loose debris must be bagged or tied. Cards - $20.00 - $2.00 per punch. Dumpster will be covered with tarp when not in use. 30 day written notice can terminate contract - either party. Permission to pur­ chase dump cards available from either Village or Township Clerk. Motion by Wineman, supported by Lewis to accept proposed dumping rates. AU ayes. Carried. Mason discussed adult ball teams practicing on First St. ballfield during week and condition of alleys behind business district. Aldrich discussed pur­ chase of water meters. Motion by Wineman, sup­ ported by Hale to purchase 36 meters. A11 ayes. Carried. Motion by Wineman, supported by Hale to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned 10:30 p.m. Bill L. Mason, President Natalie Gaedert, Clerk Obituaries Barry County immunization clinic extended to Sept. 2 have you ever planned a vacation and one of your chUdren became sick? Could this have been prevented by immunizations? Childhood diseases still can be dangerous. Are you willing to put off updating your childs immunizations and take chances with hisher life and future generations. Barry-Eaton District Health Department wiU hold its monthly immunization clinic Tuesday, September 2, since Monday is a holiday. Hours are 9 a.m. -11 a.m., 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Extended hours one time only for your con­ venience. The Health Department is located at 220 W. Court, Hastings. Phone number 945-9516. It is required that children be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. Consider the health of your children and others, im- munize your child NOW. Don’t put off till tomorrow which will be too late for some. Your child could risk exclusion from school if hisher immunizations are not updated. Immunizations recommended for new enrollees: Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus: Five doses of DPT, at ages: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 18 months, 4-5 years. Polio: Four doses of oral polio at ages 2 months, 4 months, 16 months, 4-5 yrs. Measles: Single dose or combination. Not accepted if given prior to 1967. Rubella: Single dose after first birthday. Not accepted if given prior to 1969. Mumps: Single dose after first birthday. Measles, Mumps and Rubella combination: Single dose* at 15 months or later. Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Call...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726*0036 TOP BONUSES ON JOHN DEERE BIG TRACTORS END SEPT. 15 GET $3,000 ON 4-WHEEL DRIVES UP TO $1,700 ON ROW-CROP TRACTORS Al Smith dies in Florida Almon A. Smith, retired retail grocer, died on Friday, August 1, at his home in Largo, Florida. He was born on July 1, 1905, in Frankfort, Michigan, a descendant of FrankfortEmpire pioneers. The son of Charles Smith, a Frankfort barber, and the former Lizzie Sites, Al graduated from Frankfort High School. While still in his teens he became a member of the popular Frankfort baseball team df the 1920’s and 30’s, and, in addition to baseball, was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. - On November 30, 1930, he married Rose Maker of Manistee, who survives. Also surviving are three children: Richard K. of Lenexa, Kansas; Mrs. William (Sonya) Kjergaard of Nash­ ville,-' and Mrs. James (Sandra) Cutropia of Long Valley, New Jersey; eight grandchildren, and one brother, Leon Smith, of Frankfort. Al was employed by the Power Company and on the Great Lakes for the Luedtke Engineering Company of Frankfort until moving to Nashville in 1952, where he was a retail grocer until retiring to Florida in 1974. 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In Largo, he was • a member of the Fairway Village Square Club and was employed part-time in the pro shop at the Fairway Village Golf Course. Memorial services were held Sunday, August 3, at the National Cremation Society in Largo, with interment at Crystal Lake Cemetery in Frankfort. Bonus Bonus July IS thru Sept. 16 thru Sept. 15, 1980 Oct. 31,1980 Tractor Model 8640—4WD, 8440—4WD, 4840—2WD, 4640—2WD, 4440—2WD, 4240—2WD, 4040—2WD, 275 eng. 215 eng. 180 PTO 155 PTO 130 PTO 110 PTO 90 PTO hp hp hp hp hp hp hp $3,000 $3,000 $1,700 $1,400 $1,200 $1,000 $ 900 $2,000 $1,600 $1,000 5 800 $ 700 $ 600 $ 500 G*W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 �The Maple Volley New* Noshville. Wednesday. August 20. 1980 — Page 14 Maple Valley school news Mavahian (Yearbook) Yearbooks will be ready for distribution at the Signature Swing Dance on Friday, Sept. 12. The dance will be held from the con­ clusion of the Lakeview Maple Valley football game until 11:30 p.m. Books are distributed in the hallway outside the dance. Students are not required to attend the dance in order to receive their yearbook. Those students unable to pick up their yearbooks at the dance, may pick them up in the high school office during noonhour the next week. Lockers and Schedules All Jr.-Sr. High School students may come to the main office on August 18, 19 and 20, 1980 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to pick up their schedules and locker assignments. Students should select a locker partner with whom they will locker with the entire year. Those students unable to come in person at this time may either have a parent or locker-mate pick up their locker or they may get them the first day of school. Textbooks are issued to students by their classroom teacher during the first class meeting on August 26th. No charge will be made for the textbooks unless the books are lost or damaged. Students attending Maple Valley last year are already enrolled in classes. Schedule changes will not be allowed the first few days of school. New students may work out a schedule with Mr. Hartenburg when they come to pick up lockers. Jr.-Sr. High School Opening Day - August 26, 1980. Textbooks, Materials and Student Supplies As a result of the Supreme Court ruling, Maple Valley Schools are required to provide books and materials, if required in class, to students free of charge. Due to lack of finances, it will be necessary to conserve this year in all possible areas. Purchase of new texts will be delayed or postponed; magazines, newspapers and weeklyreaders will not be ordered. Paper and pencils will be distributed sparingly to students. Students desiring more than has been given them will need to purchase their own. School districts may charge for damages or loss of school property when such property has been provided to students without charge. School districts may charge fees for extra­ curricular activities when students are not graded or evaluated and academic credit is not given or for any activity in which participating is not required for obtaining a diploma. Insurance Accident insurance will be made available again this year to student through GM Underwritere, Inc. This is a voluntary plan which families purchase at their, own expense. Two plans are available with optional 24­ hour coverage and optional dental coverage. Tackle football and sking are not covered by either basic accident plan. A complete information brochure is available at the school office and will be provided each student. The premiums for various types of coverage are as follows: $10,000.00 PLAN I, Benefits - School-time coverage, Premium K-12, $3.00; Premium for K-12 includes Optional Dental, $4.50; 24-Hour Coverage, Premium Grades K-12, $14.00; Premium for K-12 includes Optional Dental, $15.50. PLAN II, $15,000.00 Benefits - School-time Coverage, Premium Grades K-12, $4.00; Premium for K- Old Fashion Ideas WASH BOARDS • Barrel Spickets Cast Iron Tea Kettle j BOTTLE CAPPER | • KBSO TTL E C APS j | •CROCKS i-i5 gal. szes I KEROSENE (BULK) • Enamel Roaster Cast Iron Cookware Assorted BASKETS ASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 S. Main Nashville. Michigan 49073 the student. They also have the right to challenge any of the contents of said records to insure their accuracy and fairness. Procedures for such examination and challenge, including hearing on a challenge, shall be established by the Board of Education and be made available upon request. No records, files or data directly relating to an in­ Right to Access and Privacy dividual student shall be of Records made available to anyone All parents- and guardians without the consent and of students under 18 years of notification of the student or age and all students 18 years of the parents or guardian of ofage or over have the right, a student under 18 years of pursuant to the Family age, except (I) the teachers Educational Rights and and officials of this school Privacy Act of 1974, to district and those individuals examine the official records, and agencies with legitimate files and data of the school educational interest, in such district directly relating to information, or unless (2) there has been a federal request for submission of Second try student records in con­ cont. from front nection with the student’s Filter to hold an alumni application for financial aid. football game providing The student or parent will be participants furnish their notified if officials ofa school own insurance. Funds would to which a student intends to be used to help support the enroll desire access to school athletic program. student records, or if a court Board members Robert has ordered access to such Dormer and Russell Geary records. For other in­ were absent from the vestigation of student meeting. Board member records, parental or student Wilbur Marsh arrived at 9:50 consent is needed. p.m. Directory Information: Ammendments to the Family Educational Rights Conf, from page 3 and Privacy Act of 1974 provide that “Directory FROM OUR READERS Information” may be made The canvassers hadn’t public with the following even finished counting the notice: ’’Parents objecting primary votes when to the release of their editorials across the state student’s name, address, began decrying the apathy date and place of birth, that brought only one out of major field of study par­ five voters to the polls on ticipation in' activities, August 5. weight and height of “People are turned off,” members of athletic teams, some wrote. “They were dates of attendance degrees discouraged, disappointed and awards received, and and felt unable to affect the most recent educational system.” institution attended as part More harshly, others said, of lists made available to “People were lazy and other schools, news releases, simply didn’t care” etc., must contact the High While one or both analyses School office for removal of may be correct, there is an their student by September additional cause, and one I, 1980. that can be easily rectified. Prices for We have one of the most Admission inconvenient primary Athletic Events Adults Students election dates possible. More (K-12) vacations are taken in that first week of August than at Varsity Football $2.00 $2.00 ‘ (at the gate) any other time of the year. If $1.00 Presale one were determined to $1.50 $1.00 establish an election date J. V. Football with the lowest possible Varsity Basketball (Boys & Girls) $2.00 $2.00 turnout- guaranteed, early (at the gate) August would be the choice. $1.00 Presale By simply pushing back the date to the second Wrestling & $1.50 $1.00 Tuesday in September (after Volleyballl school is back in session), it Freshman Basketball & Jr. High Basketball would be possible for $1.00 .50 thousands of additional Elementary student will people to vote. A later date would also pay $1.00 at the gate if acmean shorter campaigns - companied by an adult. both less expensive and Preschool children will be admitted free if they are easier on the nerves. I’ve introduced a bill accompanied by one or more (House Bill 4134) that would parents. No advance ticket make that primary date sales will be made available change. The legislation to adults.Proceeds from all doesn’t pretend to deal,with presale of tickets to students the fundamental problems will be retained by the school causing an apathetic elec­ selling the tickets. torate. It does, however, make a minor change that Fall Season Athletic Pass The LION PASS will admit would result in a bigger turnout and, thus, a more the holder to all home fall sports activities. The adult representative election. There is no advantages to season ticket cost $14.00 and an August election, and some the student season ticket will distinct advantages to one in be $8.00. The LION PASS September. Let’s give it a may be purchased in the main office at the high try. school. If you have any Richard Fitzpatrick State Representative questions, contact Larry 48th District Lenz, Athletic Director, at 852-9275. BattleCreek 12 includes Optional Dental, $5.50; 24-Hour Coverage, Premium Grades K-12, $18.00; Premium for K-12 includes Optional Dental, $19.50. Athletic insurance which includes all sports, is the available through Michigan High School Athletic Association. The cost is $4.50. From our readers Parents of M.V. Band students please note A special meeting is being called by out going President Bill Shaw. The August 25 meeting, at 7 p.m. in the high school band room, will cover the upcoming concession sales for all home junior and senior high football games, the October candy sales, the election of a new president. The newly elected president resigned for personal reasons. Any parent of all the band students from 5th grade through 12 grade may run for president. Mr. Shaw will be willing to work with the new president this year as there will be many things to learn. If you are a parent of a band student, you are needed. Please come to this meeting. Still time to sign-up for M.V. Cross Country The newly revamped Maple Valley Cross-Country team began, practice last Thursday. The team looks strong with many returning letterman and a few new faces. It’s still not too late to sign up. Both High School and Jr. High boys and girls are in­ vited to join. Also needed is a manager for the team. If you enjoy running or would like to be a manager for the Cross­ Country team contact Mr. Desrochers or a member of the team for details. School nite for Cub Scouting is Sept. 18 Ifyou are a boy in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade and want to know about being a CUB SCOUT, then ask mom and dad to come with you to your school Thursday evening, Septemberl8at7:00 p.m. for SCHOOL NIGHT FOR CUB SCOUTING. You will learn all about Cub Scout Pine Wood Der­ bies, Day Camps, and ex­ citing adventures. Mom and Dad will learn about Cub Scouting’s program of citizenship, character development, and mental and physical fitness. Cub Scouting is a great way for the whole family to be invoved in your activities as a Cub Scout. So remember Thursday, September 18 is SCHOOL NIGHT FOR CUB SCOUTING. You will get more information about SCHOOL NIGHT FOR CUB SCOUTING in your school. Action-Ads WILL DO BABYSITTING: In my home in town. 852­ .Golden Passes for Senior 9636, Nashville. (8-26) Citizens TWO FAMILY GARAGE The Board of Education SALE: Wednesday only. 5601 has approved the granting of Curtis Rd., Nashville. passes to Senior Citizens (age 65 and over) of the GARAGE SALE: Wedcommunity to all home nesday only. Clothing, athletic events and all other furnace blower, furnace oil school activities sponsored injector,, tole painting by students groups such as supplies 30 percent off. plays, musicals and the like. Three miles south of NashEach pass will admit only ville, one mile east, 11902 the holder to these activities. Lawrence Road. In the event that a senior YARD SALE: Thursday and citizen no longer has the pass Friday, August 21 and 22,715 issued before, please apply Gregg St., Nashville, 9 a.m. for another pass. Passes 6 p.m. Girl’s clothes, size 7 to may be obtained from the 14, some men’s clothes, office of any Maple Valley small size women’s clothes, School or contact the Keystone movie camera, 8 Community School Director mm, knick knacks and misc. at the Jr.-Sr. High School or call 852-9275. �Help save a life! Get free Red Ball sticker Thq Maple Valley Jaycees and the Vermontville Fire Department have joined forces to implement “Operation Red Ball.” The two organizations plan to cover the entire Ver­ montville Fire Department area. The Operation Red Ball program is geared to help firemen located sleeping persons in burning buildings and involves residents placing a red ball sticker or stickers on the windows of any room in which someone may be sleeping. The number of stickers used on a window should coincide with the number of people who sleep in a room. For example, if there is one person sleeping in a given room; one sticker should be placed on the window. If there are two persons sleeping in a room, two stickers should be placed, MEMBER Association - Founded 1885 Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered by Reminder Deliver) Service and thru Post Office. Circulation 3,200 papers Editor and Publisher, J-Ad Graphics Inc., Inc. Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.S0 per year. Barry and Eaton Cbunties47.S0 also. etc. Vermontville Fire Chief Tom Joostberns said that “placing these stickers in these rooms, will help us locate someone that may be inside the home. Arriving at the scene of a house fire, we will immediately circle the house checking for these stickers. “When we find a sticker in a window we would immediately, if possible, enter this window and Check for anyone that may he inside,” he said. Area residents may obtain additional stickers at various business establish­ ments in Vermontville. For further information call Vermontville Fire Chief Joostberns at 726-0537 or Elon Baker, assistant chief, at 726-0527, or the Vermontville Fire Department. “Please help us help you. Help save a life get your red ball stickers now.” Family Planning Clinic set The Barry-Eaton District Health Department an­ nounces its Family Planning Clinic schedule for August. Clinics will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Health Department, 220 W. Court St. An appointment can be made by calling the Health Dept., 945-9516. Walk­ in counseling hours each Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Teens welcome, no parental permission required. No charge. 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Court St, Htstiag* nwM(«i«)MM7«7 A Razor’s HAIRDESIGNERS Vermontville student accepted at Davenport Janice Lightner Powell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lightner of Ver­ montville and a 1980 graduate of Maple Valley High School, has been ac­ cepted for admission'to Davenport College, Lansing Branch. Janice plans to prepare for a career in accounting and will begin her studies at Davenport in September. Davenport, which has its main campus in Grand Rapids, is the only regionally accredited Junior College of Business in the state, and it is one of the few business colleges in Michigan ap­ proved to award Associate of Science Degrees. The Lansing Branch was established last fall. Mobile Service The Third Congressional District Mobile Service office will be in the Maple Valley area Monday, August 28. A member of Congressman Howard Wolpe’s staff will be in the Mobile Service office to address any questions or problems individuals may have regarding the federal government. This same schedule will be used the fourth Monday of ^each month: 10-10:30 a.m. at Assyria, M-66 and Tasker Road; 11-11:30 a.m. Nash­ ville, Main and Maple; and 11:45-12:15 Quimbv. M-79. Tom Bishop Troop 177’s Scout of mouth Troop 177, sponsored by V.F.W. Post 8260, is proud to announce that Tom Bishop has been elected Scout of the month for August. Tom has the troop position of Patrol Leader and Bugler. His (lobbies are tennis, basketball, baseball and running. Tom has attended Boy Scout activities such as Mystery Camparee, Scout Fest, ’80, Scout Summer Camp and 5 mile hike at Camp Ben Johnson at Augusta. Tom resides with his' parents Herb and Sharon Bishop at 217 Washington in Nashville, Birthday open house The children of Harold Benedict are hosting an open house in honor of his 70th birthday at his home, 9496 Round Lk. Rd., on August 24 after 2 o’clock p.m. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads! Louis Goodenoughs to celebrate 25 years — Mr. and. Mrs. Louis Goodenough of Chelsea, formerly of Lake Odessa, will observe their 25th wedding anniversary at an open house at the Ver­ montville Methodist Church from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, August 24. Hosting the event will be their children: Pat Kruger, Allen, Ross, Lisa, John, and Katie Goodenough. Friends, relatives, and neighbors are cordially invited to join in the celebration. Action Ads PORCH SALE: 1% miles west of Vermontville on Vermontville Hwy. From 9­ 5:30. Lots of clothes, various sizes, two ladies uniforms. All clothing is in good shape, some new. Sweeper and misc. too. August 20-23. YARD SALE: One day only! Men and women’s clothing, two instamatic cameras, ceramic pots, and lots of misc. Thursday, August 21, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2529 Ottawa Trail, Algonquin Lake, Hastings. GARAGE SALE: 820 N. Main, Nashville. August 21, 22 and 23. Dewait radial arm power saw, with base and legs, like new, used only a few times. Lots of girls and boys school clothing, also men and womens. BIG YARD SALE: August 22 and 23. Babies, childrens, ladies clothing all good quality. Men’s sport coats, leather coat, shirts, slacks. All like new. Toys, household items, also 36” gas range. M­ 79, Nashville, just west of Fuller St. School. 852-0879. NASHVILLE RESIDENCE: If you would like the Grand Rapids Press delivered to your home weekdays or Sunday,, call Mike Guthre 852-1903. 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 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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IMO. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-08-27.pdf 1c94e51ba1fe61e32b994e518c75c7bc PDF Text Text r. J by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. jy, Hastings, Mich. 49058 jox A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 108, No. 13 —Wednesday. August 27, 1980 Maple Valley school staff readies for new year Larry Musser, left, and Mark Porritt, school bus garage personnel, were busy Thursday checking safety and lighting equipment on the fleet of freshly-washed yellow buses. Here, Porritt replaces the bulb in a clearance light on the vehicle. While teachers have been busy bargaining, and parents have beei) busy buying (school clothes, supplies, etc.), and children have been busy basking in the final days of an all-tooshort summer, school per­ sonnel at Maple Valley have been busy, busy, busy. Sparkling clear windows, shiny waxed corridors, spanking clean school buses, and neatly arranged classrooms are testimonials to their efforts. In addition to routine tasks *of scrubbing and polishing, other maintenance projects were underway at schools in the Maple Valley system last week. At the junior-senior high school, 700 board feet of planking was being planed, sawed, glued, finished and installed to replace worn bleacher seating in the gymnasium.. On modular classroom units alongside Kellogg Elementary School in Nash­ ville, —new eavestroughing was being installed to replace eaves ripped away in a recent windstorm, This week, old windows on the Carl Thrun, left, Maple Valley Schools maintenance supervisor, and Harry Cook, custodian, labored in the hot sun Thursday to install new eavstroughing on modular classroom units at Kellogg Elementary School in Nashville. The old eaves were lost in a recent windstorm. east side of the brick Kellogg building were scheduled to be replaced. And at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville, blacktopping of a drive was expected to start Friday. In the Maple Valley Bus Garage on Reed Street, freshly washed school buses cast a bright yellow glow on the parking'lot while Maple Valley’s mechanics methodically checked safety and lighting features on each bus, replacing worn equipment discovered in the testing. Complete mechanical checkups were completed on each vehicle earlier in the summer. In various school offices, registration had been completed except for oc­ casional newcomers who stopped by to sign up. Parents were often ac­ companied by wide-eyed Conf, page 7 — Six men fall to basement when roof collapses A roof under construction on a 2-story brick and block addition to the Patrick Kersjes house, 207 Thor­ napple Lake Road, collapsed early Saturday afternoon, dropping six workmen, in­ cluding the owner and his sons, into .the basement below. Despite the fall, only two of the men were injured seriously enough to require hospitalization. Patrick Kersjes, 48, sustained ex­ tensive lacaration and 80 stitches were needed to close his head wounds alone. He was still hospitalized Sunday at Pennock in Hastings, as was David Main, 23. No broken bones were sustained in the mishap. Others injured in the roof collapse were Stephen Beardsley, 27, of Hastings and Kersjes’ sons, Michael, 23; Patrick, Jr., 18; and Mark, 16. Four ambulances were summoned from the Hastings and Nashville departments to transport the victims to Pennock Hospital. The Michigan State Police were also on the scene. Pat Shaw, sister of Mrs, Kersjes, points out the east wall of the new family room addition which collapsed when the roof of the brick:and-block wing fell into the basement, carrying six men who were preparing to install roof shingles. Kersjes, a brick layer by trade, is expected to be recuperating for some time. Sunday, several of his neigh­ bors, friends and relatives, including sons who were in Saturday’s fall, were busy the salvaging roof framework. In addition to loss of the roof, a cement block wall on the east side of the new family wing collapsed when the roof went down. Mrs. Patrick (Mary) Kersjes, Sr., and her daughter were in the' house at the time of the mishap. They rushed out to find the six men lying in the basement excavation bejow. “We were just lucky that no one was killed,” com­ mented Pat Shaw of Hastings, a sister to Mrs. Kersjes, as she helped with Sunday’s cleanup. She believes the collapse was caused by the weight of the six men who were preparing to shingle the roof. Neighbors, friends and family gathered Sunday at the Patrick Kersjes home to salvage a roof that capsized Saturday, pitching six men into the basement below. Kersjes was seriously injured, as was David Main, and both were still hospitalized Sunday. Less seriously hurt were a Hastings man and three of Kersjes' sons who were on hand for Sunday's cleanup. �The Mople Volley New*. Nothville Wednesdoy, August 27. 1990 — Poge 2 Nashville News Duane Spitz of Holt, a top runner in the nation who finished 25th in the 1980 Boston Marathon and who captured first place in Nash­ ville's Harvest Run last year, will return ' to our village on Sept. 20 to com­ pete in the 1980 version of the 10,000 meter (6.2 mile) race. The Harvest Run is being staged in conjunction with Nashville’s annual Harvest Festival, sponsored by the Riverside Recreational Development Corp. Registration forms for the contest are now avai lable at the high school andat area business places. The entry fee of $5 will be increased to $6 for registrations received on race day. To encourage pre-entry, the race com­ mittee is also offering special commemorative hats to the first 100 persons to pre­ register for the event. An all­ new course has been designed for the 1980 Harvest Run, with start and finish lines at Maple Valley High School. Time is 8:30 a.m. Trophies and medals will be awarded men and women runners in various age categories. Last year, 99 runners competed in the event. This year, the number of entrants could top 200, according to Rev. Don Roscoe who, along with Tom Oleson, is co-chairing the race. Mrs. Victor (Mabel) Brumm of Nashville was taken tOyPennock Hospital by ambulance last Tuesday evening, due to problems with high blood pressure. At this writing, she is still confined and it was not known how much longer she would remain hospitalized. The Pastor-Parish Relations Committee of the United Methodist Church will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August27, at the church. Welcome to the world, Andrea Christine Mace! And congratulations to your proud parents, Dave and Kathy Mace of Nashville. The newest addition to the Mace family made her debut Sunday, August 17, at Pennock Hospital. The little lady weighed in at 8 lbs., 1% ozs. and was eagerly welcomed home by her three-and-a-half year old brother, Matthew. The Maces moved to Nashville from Caledonia last year, shortly after Dave became proprietor of the local pharmacy. Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nash- Mrene ’s beauty shops? W. Main St., Nashville^Jk^O By Susan Hinckley ville enjoyed a meeting of ternoon callers on Mrs'. the W.C.T.U. held last Caroline Jones of Nashville. Tuesday at the home of Mrs. The ladies were in town to Ralph Moore at Algonquin attend the August 17 open house honoring the 50th Lake near Hastings. Prayers for Uryear-old wedding anniversary of Billy Wall will be ap­ Velva and Bill Bitgood, preciated, say his parents, whom Mrs. Roberts has William and Dale Wall of known for many years. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of Nashville. The young lad will enter University of Michigan rural Nashville enjoyed a Hospital at Ann Arbor on recent 4-day visit from her August 28 and undergo a two sisters, Mrs. Barbara heart catherization the McDonald of Troy and Mrs. following day. Based on Gloria Fish, who summers at results of that procedure, Indian River, Michigan, and further treatment will be winters at Punta Gorda, determined and could in­ Florida. The ladies arrived volve implantation of a here Monday evening and pacemaker. Billy had his stayed until Friday, August first heart surgery as a 10- 15. .Many activities filled day-old infant. In addition to their days with Mrs. his parents, Billy’s family Ramsey. Tuesday evening, includes his sister, Mary, 8. the ladies enjoyed dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Austin the Spa in Battle Creek. Schantz of Nashville en­ Wednesday, they had lunch tertained as Saturday at the Cornwell Turkey evening supper guests Mr. Farm near Marshall. That and Mrs. Jack Smith and evening, accompanied by children, Rex and Ticia of Mrs. Ramsey’s grandson, Battle Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Weiler of Vermontville, Victor Schantz, Sr., local, and her son and daughter-in­ and Mr. and Mrs. Victor law, Glen and Marilyn Schanjz, Jr., and family of Ramsey of Dowling, the ladies went to Battle Creek near Hastings. Mrs. Theresa Hess and her to hear Elsie’s grandson son Jack, both of Nashville, Richard Ramsey perform at were in Webberville early a dance at Green’s. Elsie last week to call on Mrs. was honored when her Hess’ niece and her husband, grandson played a song Margaret and John dedicated to her. Vocalist on Symonds. The visitors en­ the selection was Jerry Guy, joyed touring a golf course son- of Mrs. Veda Shull of Nashville and a local mail owned by the Symonds. Rev. Ralph Tweedy, a carrier. Thursday evening, retired Methodist minister Mrs. Ramsey and her sisters who lives near Nashville, ate at the Eaton Place in was asked to supply the Charlotte, then called on her and family, pulpit of the Congregational daughter Church of Vermontville Claudette and Ted Myers, twice this past summer, in there. That eveping, Mr. arid the absence of the Rev. Mrs. Myers; his son, T. R. David Fleming. Rev. and Mark; and her son, Tweedy also supplied for the Robie Weiler, were guests of pastor last year and was well Mrs. Ramsey. Also present received and invited back. was another of Mrs. Ram­ Rev. Tweedy is the father of sey’s daughters, Mrs. -Cleo Al Tweedy who now lives in (Doris) Jacobs of Algonquin West Virginia, where he Lake. After Elsie’s guests works as a District departed Friday, she spent Librarian. Al’s wife, Lynn, the weekend with Mrs. Arlie substitutes as a teacher-. Stambaugh of Nashville. They have two youngsters, a Sunday, the two called on boy and a girl. Mrs. Esther Appelman at We enjoyed chatting last Thornapple Lake. Tuesday with Lloyd Everts, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett a former local resident now of Nashville were Sunday of Downers Grove, Ill. With dinner guests of her his wife, Betty, and sister, daughter and family, Mrs. “Peg” Everts of Detroit, he Florence Hillard and was in town to call on various children of rural Charlotte, friends and relatives here. then attended the special The visitors were Wed­ August 17 birthday party at nesday callers on Mrs. Vermontville honoring Elizabeth Lynch of Nash­ centenarians Mina Barnes ville. and Ethel Gaut. Mrs. Hilda Jones and Mrs. The Nashville Garden Club Alice Roberts, both of Battle will meet Tuesday, Sept. 2, Creek, were Sunday af- at the home of Mrs. Mary Townsend of 670 River Rd., Hastings. -Members are asked to bring gifts for. Bingo. Co-hostesses for the 2 p.m. event are Mrs. Verna Frederick and Mrs. Edith Jones, both of Nashville. The Cloverleaf Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Community House: Hostesses forthe gathering are Mrs. Hilda Baas and Mrs. Caroline Jones. Recent visitors at the home ofPaul and Jan Cooper of Nashville were her brother and family, Bob and Carlene Randall and their daughters, Nicole and Dawn, of Bluefield, West Virginia. On the final day of the Randall’s 4-day visit; the Coopers hosted a family reunion in honor of their guests. Present in addition to the Randalls were Debbie and “Moe” Morawski and his children, of Nashville; Rev. Jack Bartholomew and wife, Millie, of Elk Rapids; Mahlon and Joanne Roe, their son Craig and his fiancee, Patty; and the Roe’s daughter and her husband, Karen and Keith Jenkins, all of Climax; Larry Roscoe of Hastings; and Gariy and Cindy McKelvey and their Son, Keith, also of Hastings. Verna Frederick of Nashville lost 4 lbs. in one week to be named top weekly weight loss winner when “God’s NoMunch Bunch!’ met for their weigh-in Monday evening at the Nashville Baptist Church. ■ Mrs. Veda Shull of Nash­ ville and her recent house guest, Mrs. Gertrude Pursell of Zephyrhills, Florida, were in Olivet last Thursday to call on Mrs. Bernice Harris. Saturday, Mrs. Shull ac­ companied Mary Pennock of Hastings to the home of a relative at Battle Creek to attend the Pennock family reunion. Monday evening callers on Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville BILL NAPIER — One Man Band — COUNTRY and BLUEGRASS Sept. 5th ONLY... 9:30 p.m. Rod’s Maple Leaf — VERMONTVILLE — AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UHITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School ..11 a.m.. (’/> mile East of M-66, 5 miles Holy Day Masses south of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p.m.Youth Fellowship Sunday ............. 6 p.m Sunday School .. 10 a.m. the evening before B_ib__le__S_tu_d,y Thur w8 jp,..m,,,.’ Morning Service . 11 a. m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI rev. Leonard p..u.tna.m. Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Sun. A.M. Worship. .9:15 Sunday School .. .110 a.m. Sunday School..... 10:15 Morning Worship .11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. 803 Reed St., Nashville uHUKvH 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville 110 South Main, Vermontville 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville REV. J. G. BOOMER REV. DAVE FLEMING Rev Richard Wadsworth Rev. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL Sunday School... 10 a.m. Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: Church School . . 9:30 a.m. Sunday: AM Service ........ 11 a.m. A.M. Worship ...11 a.m. Church Worship ..11 a.m.A.M. Worship ...11a.m. PM Service .......... 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m (Nursery Core Available)P.M. worship........ 7p.m. .Wed. Service........ 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Fellowship Time After * Wednesday Evening PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. Assistant...Don Roscoe Worship................. ................. 77 pp.-m. Worship. Worship REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH TRINITY FULL GOSPEL Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting. 7 p.m. REV. PAULI. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH were Earl Pennock, local, and Bill and Grace Tarbet of Hastings. Thursday af­ ternoon guests at the Shull home were Mrs. Maynard Tucker and Mrs. Edna Skidmore, both of. Hastings. The occasion honored Mrs. Skidmore’s birthday. Earl and Clara Pennock of Nashville were at the home of Dale and Ortha (Hawblitz) Bishop of Battle Creek last Saturday evening for a Saturday evening supper and special reunion. Also present were Bill and Grace Tarbet of Hastings and Bob and Iva Belson of Delton. An annual gathering reunites the four women who, as young ladies before their marriages, were roommates. .Several Nashville folks were present for the August 17 wedding of Karen Knowles and Michael Allerding at the First United Church Methodist in Hastings. Among those attending the ceremony from here were Mrs. Gunda Pennock; Tim and Alice Boucher; and Earl and Clara Pennock. Karen is the daughter of Randy and Nancy (Pennock), Knowles of Gun Lake. The Nashville United Methodist Women will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, at the church. Mrs. Lloyd (Elizabeth) Wilcox of Nashville un­ derwent surgery for cataracts last Wednesday at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. At the time of this report, she was expected to’return home Friday. A letter received last week from Kenneth A. Meade, a Nashville native now of Franklin, expressed his appreciation for the com­ ments on homemade ice cream in our recent Memories story on the “dog days” of summer. He wrote that the picture of M. L. Munson, proprietor / of an early local ice cream parlor, was a good one. And he had Sunday School... 10 a.m. Sunday: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday: Morning Worship .11 a.m. South Main, Vermontville Evening Worship .. 7 p.m.Adult Sunday Wednesday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED ..11 Church Service. a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �MW *«fei S?A 55> *s^ >■ s h#w3 #w3 5iS®* fete £iS"®’«**» 5 < 5j ■ ' ;e5atr h^l i’ •frtJlJtyj • f’,W4®ap®l ■ Ito/me/'nfy r* ^Wksit# * ^11^1 fe’iljf in J ®i MsjtsO £* tai lil IH» xj KHJlif® X’.Ejtt Mild taltt jji iota tai an tai * fcsinrfiii ssiriittra nijiitlM I tatdpanilL “At family reunions and school picnics, usually homemade ice cream was a special treat,” noted Meade. “I remember discussions about the merits of cooking the ice cream before freezing. The other kind sometimes had ice crystals jn it after freezing.” Gordon and Susan (Latta) Gutchess and daughters, Jennifer and Ashley, of Corona, California, arrived in Michigan last Friday for a 2-week visit with her mother, Mrs. Petie Latta of Nashville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gutchess of rural Vermontville; and other friends and relatives. Gordon will return to his work after a week’s stay, end Susan and the girls will remain here an additional week before flying back to California. The Gutchesses arrived by air, via Chicago, where they rented an auto to drive through to Kalamazoo. They were met at the airport there by Mrs. Latta, Mrs. Gutchess, and little Leslie Gould, a cousin to Jennifer and Ashley. Leslie is the daughter of Wayne and Sherry (Latta) Gould of Nashville. By luck, the visit of the Gordon Gutchess family coincided with the 15th reunion of his graduating class (MVHS ’65) which was set for Saturday, August 23, at Putnam Park in Nashville. If anyone is in need of cheering up, it’s Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville. At this writing, she is in Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids for the third time in less than a month. The last of July Gloria underwent hand surgery, her 6th such operation for a rare form of arthritis. About a week later, she returned home but had to be re-admitted to the hospital when complications developed. After another week’s stay, she was released. 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Please cheer her with a card, call or visit to wish her a speedy recovery. Rebecca J. Lyon, a newlyapproved Assemblies of God minister to Belguim, will be guest speaker for a missions service Sunday, August 31, at the Nashville Assembly of God. Time of the event is 11 a.m. Complete details appear elsewhere in this issue of the News. The Youth Dept, of the Nashville Assembly of God Is sponsoring a film, “Senior Year,” to be shown at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 30, at the church. The movie depicts the struggle of new Christians in American high schools. Due to_an incomplete article delivered to us for use in last week’s column, several names were inadvertently omitted in the listing of donors for the books placed at Putnam Public Library in memory of La Dore Irland. Many of her former students had contributed to a fund to purchase three volumes as a memorial to Mrs. Irland. However, when the story was delivered to us one sheet of donors’ names was missing, but that fact was not discovered until after publication. In addition to those contributors listed last week, other donors were: Betty Smith Good of Silver Springs, Maryland; Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson of Middleville; Philip Maurer of Dearborn; Adolph Douse; Phyllis Brumm Rizor; Elizabeth Gibson Lynch; Helen Furniss and Mildred Caley Me Peck, all of Nashville. An additional donor since last week’s story appeared is Lloyd Everts of Downers Grove, Illinois. La Dore (Henderson) Irland was a teacher at Nashville High School until 1929 when she became a professor of History at Michigan State College (now MSU) in East Lansing. She retired there in 1961, and later moved to Memphis, Tenn., where she passed away in April of this year. Mrs. Irland is buried at Lakeview Cemetery here. Dale Cook ofNashville was seriously injured Thursday evening when he apparently lost control of his motorcycle near his home on M-66. Taken by Nashville am­ bulance to Pennock Hospi tai, he was later transferred to Blodgett in Grand Rapids^ Ambulance personnel report he sustained a fractured skull, possible vertebrae fractures, and facial lacerations. Just prior to that call, the Nashville ambulance was summoned to the George Augustine residence to transport him to Leila Hospital in Battle Creek, due to respiratory problems. by Susan Hinckley Tax abatement is the only immediate incentive that Nashville officials are willing to offer East Lansing investors who want to develop 80 acres of multiand single-family housing on the northwest edge of the village. Although no formal action was taken when the Nash­ ville council meet in special session Tuesday to consider the matter, officials agreed that a tax break was the only concession the village could afford to propose at this. time. Other incentives considered Tuesday included running municipal water and sewer lines to the site. “It (the proposed tax break) would be better for our cash flow,” observed trustee John Hughes. Ron Reece of Spadafor Realty of East Lansing, who met with the council last week as a representative of the developers, had estimated it might cost from $135,000 to $150,000 to run the water and sewer service lines to the property. The council did not rule out the possibility of future concessions on furnishing service to the developers, but made no committment Tuesday pending further data from the investors. “They must have com­ pleted plans of the sub­ division drawn up before we can do anything,” said president Harold Christiansen. Reece had told the council the investors are considering building a mixture of duplex and multiple- and single­ family units, but did not specify how many were planned. He said the apart­ ment units might border the road, and would be developed first. The area behind those structures may be developed later for single- family homes. zoned under Nashville’s Some village officials said ordinance. Tuesday they understood the The property under con­ developers had planned sideration is located along housing for approximately 80 the north side of Brumm families on the site. Road, across the road Hughes, who- is also a slightly east of the site where member of Nashville’s a wastewater treatment Zoning Board of Appeals, facility is expected to be outlined Tuesday the ex­ constructed within the next tensive procedure provided year as part of Nashville’s in the village’s 1976 zoning $4.8 million sewer expansion ordinance for rezoning such program. That project is a parcel of land from its being largely financed by present one-family federal and state grant residential status. funds, and local officials “We can’t tell them (the discussed Tuesday the investors) they can put in a possiblity that extended housing development until it sewer lines to the proposed is re-zoned Planned Urban housing site might be tacked Development,” said Hughes. on as an addendum to those Village officials also noted loan and-or grant funds. that the re-zoning is further Christiansen said he had complicated by the fact that consulted Farmers Home approximately half the 80- Administration officials acre parcel is located within about such funding, but was the village while the other told the village must get portion lies in Castleton some committment from the Township That section would developers before FmHA have to be annexed by the could help. Reece has told village before it could be re- the council the investors had proposed the project be developed under an FmHA plan in which rental units would be subsidized for qualified low and medium­ income persons. Earl Wilson, a farmer whose over-200 acre property abuts the north and west boundaries of the proposed housing site, was present Tuesday to state his objections to the planned development. He cited potential damage to an adjacent sugar bush and woodlot which he owns. Action-Ads PHOTO COPIES of those old keepsakes. Enlargements, oil paintings, restorations. Multiple mats for your family tree display. Reasonable rates. Bill Richards Studio, 250 S. Main, Vermontville. Phone 7261340. Closed Mondays. Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00-5:00. clovihs» AUTOS & MARCHERS... NEEDED!! Nashville’s 1980 Harvest Festival PARADE STARTS at... PUTNAM PARK at... 12:00 NOON /to SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 ENDS at... FULLER ST. FOOTBALL FIELD (ALL types of entries welcome!) Call... 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Lois J. Elliston Village Treasurer THIS IS MORE THAN ANY BANK CAN PAY Eaton Federal ALL ACCOUNTS NOW INSURED UP TO $100,000.00 *5 I S I K and Loan Association NOTICE: We will be closed Aug. 30th — to allow our employees a long Labor Day Weekend FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan Eaton Rapids. Michigan Olivet, Michigan �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. August 27, 1980 — Page 4 Memories of the ■ pas (Author’s note: In June, we presented a Memories story on local railroads, the lifeblood of early Nashville. One of the sources we con­ tacted before writing that piece was Mrs. Beatrice (Hicks) Buchanan of Grand Rapids. Her father, the late Chancy Hicks, was a longtime village resident and employee on the railroad section gang and, later, foreman of the crew. Mrs. Buchanan is a subscriber to the News and has also sent the paper to her sister, Mrs. Edythe Klinkner of Phoenix, Ariz. Last week we received from Mrs. Klinkner a most By Susan Hinckley interesting letter detailing her father’s life in Nashville and relating some of his experiences on the railroad. She apparently had missed the June 25 issue of the News, which carried our earlier article ■ on the railroads, but her con­ tribution is so filled with special memories that we wanted to share them with our readers, as sort of a sequel to the first story. Since Mrs. Klinkner’s ac­ count is so _ excellently written, we are taking the liberty of presenting her letter verbatim.. We are sure our readers will enjoy this additional glimpse into the past, and we send sincere thanks to Mrs. Klinkner for sharing her thoughts.) Phoenix, Ariz. August8,1980 Dear Susan, It is with interest I read your “Memories of the Past” articles that appear in the Maple Valley News. My News has arrived rather erratically so I hope I haven’t missed too many of your articles. First, I should like to in­ troduce myself since I am sure we have never had the pleasure of meeting. I am Edythe (Hicks) Klinkner and sister to Beatrice Buchanan (of Grand Rapids) and Dorothy McCleary, the latter residing in Ohio and Florida. I was in conversation with Beatrice last week, which has prompted this letter. In our conversation, she mentioned she had received Three-man section crews were located in each town along the MCRR (later NYCC) route. Here, in the 1930’s, the Nashville and Hastings crews pause for a photo. They are seated on their rail motorcars, parked end to end, which replaced earlier handcars. From left, front, are Hastings crew foreman Lloyd Valentine and Harold Hess, Nashville Foreman. From left, rear, are Ernie Golden, Chancy Hicks, Bordy Rowlader and Glenn White. When Hess retired after 40 years, Hicks became Nashville foreman. (Photos loaned, courtesy Wilman Hess Bogart) rft*1 I il**1' I WP1* liiiW1 Mln! Overturned locomotives were one of the most tragic reasons that section crews were on 24-hour call. Emergencies usually ranged from cattle on the tracks to severe weather. But on occasion they were sum­ moned to clear the route following a serious wreck, such as this 1937 multiple-fatality at the Vermontville crossing. In a train-car crash, occupants of the car were killed along with a "tramp” who had hitched a ride on the rails. Book your wedding early! Your wedding photographs hold those beautiful wedding memories for years to come! Stop in and view our work along with the selection of custom wood albums you design yourself. Sitt ttieAandb Stadia 126 Bridge Portland, Mich. 250 S. Main Vermontville, Mich. PH. 647-6934 PH. 726-1340 HOURS: 10 A.M. to 5 P.M...CLOSED MONDAYS! WE USED KODAK PAPER...FOR THE GOOD LOOK! A derrick, brought by rail from Jackson, rights the jumbled train at the Vermontville crossing as section workers look on. Crews along the route aided one another in emergencies and in heavy routine tasks such as laying track and clearing snow. I I Woodland wood or coal­ burning stoves are highly efficient and scientifically designed to help cut your thestihl WOOD BOSS WATCH IT PERFORM. mel bills with the exclusive vortex fire chamber and extended TAKE ONE HOME flue. 5T/HL The World's Largest Selling Chain Saw. There's a Woodland in the size you need . . /single door, double door, or glass door models, freestanding or fireplace insert. And all Wood­ land's are lab-tested, and burn'with the doors open dr closed. See one today. AHA S HRVDIWLLAERE 05 S. Main sporting" J C G?^/ Nashville, Michigan 49073 railroad is the reason for your contact with her, I believe. Prior to his work as section foreman, he arrived in Nashville at the time his uncle Steve Hicks owned a blacksmith shop. After his uncle passed away he worked for a time for Jasper Deeds on North Main Street; Somewhere between these two periods he lived in Crosswell, Mi., and after that returned to Nashvillb,where he and our mother (Mina) had a home on Reed Street. This was probably around 1914. He left the blacksmith shop and then went to work for the Michigan Central Railroad, later to be known as the New York Central. Trains were in their heyday then and going to meet the train was an adventure. I believe his first boss was Harold Hess. After Mr. Hess retired, my father became foreman. Through those years, he did leave Nashville for a couple brief periods to work as foreman in Rives Junction and Grand Rapids. Two other Nashville residents, I recall, who worked with my father were Glenn White and Benny Cramer. My father retired from the railroad five years prior to his death in June, 1949. His duties weren’t con­ fined to a usual working day, but he often was summoned at all hours of the night for emergencies. Most of the calls entailed cattle on the track which had to be removed before a train was due. Perhaps at other times it was rail trouble. I never heard him complain, but I do remember those calls in the middle of the night and often in a bad storm. ■ The tragedies occured also. The two I remember most happened between Nashville and Vermontville. In both instances, there were several people killed. My father was called to attend to clearing up the sad con­ sequences. I am sure this was one of the things that was most difficult in his line ofwork. I remember that the inspectors would appear at unannounced times, but he always got a good report. • He helped to form the R. R. Union at Jackson, Mi., for his area of the line and served as secretary for the group, having to attend meetings from Hastings to Jackson. The “tramps”, as they were called in those days, had our house marked and we had many unexpected visits from them, but my mother would- never turn them away empty-handed. I presume it all had something to, do with my father’s job on the railroad. It was said if they received food, the word went out to those that followed. I also remember the fuses and torpedoes that my father had (in order to) warn the trains in case of trouble. I traveled back to Nash­ ville in June, 1949 to attend my father’s funeral. I know Nashville has changed a great deal since those days in Nashvijle while I was growing up. I wonder if we will ever have to depend on trains again, but it was an interesting time to grow-np. In case you are still in­ terested in the railroad of that time, I hope some of this may be of use to you. These men did play an important part during the railroad age. Sincerely, Edythe J. Klinkner P.S. I am writing this for my sister Beatrice, because since hearing from you regarding information about my father and his connection with the railroad, she has fractured her right wrist. I am sure she could have recalled things that I do not. Please accept the substitute. I left Nashville in latter 1931.1 know it has changed a great deal. I came to Phoenix in 1946, and was employed as a Registered Nurse in the public school system. People that have lived here this long are almost considered natives also. I still think of Nashville with fond memories. I Isiili I iihi I afcls i M Im al! ite.rati I iilHia fesiM Hu EMHi lHI| iii'ti to qfaip �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. August 27, 1980_ Page 5 First American trip brings Czech man to visit cousins CS1X <5S* A doll dressed in the costume of his native Breclav, Czechsolvakia, was brought to America by Edvard Javurek (right), when he arrived recently to visit his Nashville cousins, Leo Marisch (left), and Helen Ackett. It was the first trip to America for 40-year-old Edvard, who speaks no English. Story by Susan Hinckley But on occasion th«yy »«•. fffe wteWtajtwidii Wlip^oiMw WKJ^KOiprtglliij ^o'tap'WWili had our I»k eft le tad utiiH visits ta is i mote rail it toiratcjte fresumeitrilhi* todowithirbkn.i fenihriltai rights the teyrtwriMii assertion went «t11 Redone ftH irc tasks I*"** Mdtapetatetp taKijofclri* traIins ii®!^ I m«lrite<1 rille into1*** art coomyfather'shtej tingtey, muffld yaslut®t Hl*“* mu ttl** nijklto mattel* ** trite intiatete*; intiattet1e*?; Miteport**1"? port1? e rain*® (fumes toios’P tnaelviteer l(-((never i!U **5 Seeing Lake Michigan was a memorable experience for 40-year-old a Czechoslovakian native who recently made his first trip to America to visit his Michigan cousins. It was the first time to “see where the sky and water meet’* for Edvard Javurek of Charv. Nova Ves u Breclav, who arrived in early August to spend 20 days with the families of Leo Marisch of North Mason Road and Leon and Helen (Marisch) Ackett of Nashville. Leo and Helen’s late father, who came to America in 1913, was a brother to Edvard’s mother, who still lives in Czechoslovakia. With his local relatives, Edvard had an opportunity to view a great deal of Michigan scenery. In ad­ dition to seeing Lake Michigan at South Haven, he was also impressed with the beauty of Lake Huron as he enjoyed an excursion to Mackinac Island. At Holland, Edvard toured Windmill Park and at Paw Paw he visited St. Julian’s Winery. That was of special interest to Edvard because he has a hobby of making wine from grapes he grows in a vineyard near his home. Edvard also enjoyed trips to the Shipshewana Flea Market in Indiana, and to the Ionia Free Fa if. Edvard speaks no English so has had to rely on his cousins to translate for him. Leo and Helen are both quite fluent in the Czech language because their parents — both natives of that country — spoke the language in their home when they were growing up. They have continued to keep "in practice’’ for just such an event as the visit of Edvard. Next summer, Helen and her sisters, Dorothy Guyer of Lansing and Pauline Tesche of Albion, plan to travel to Czechoslovakia to visit Ed- WAIT and SAVE A BIG SEPTEMBER Sale is Coming! BLOWN INSULATION $H Ar5 9 Per30 lb- Bag Cash & Carry me* gj pte> . jretej > / >* >/ ffte' fte'’1 ''W*'?*{ Reserve blower today and do it yourself or call us for installation information. HOMETOWN YOUR FULL SERVICE LUMBER YARD DELIVERING-PLANNING ESTIMATING-SAVING Call and Compare...852-O882 In Nashville -1 block East on the tracks vard and his family. “I want to show them our countryside,” beautiful commented Edvard. Last summer, Leo Marisch traveled to Czechoslovakia to visit his cousin and other relatives. Edvard is married and the father of an 8-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son. His wife, Kveta (Florence, in English), is employed in a distribution center handling perfumes and cosmetics. Edvard works as a waiter at a restaurant-hotel. In connection with his line of employment, Edvard had the privilege several years ago of serving the English Royal Family while working at a restaurant in Vienna. were Present Queen Elizabeth, her husband, Prince Phillip, and their daughter, Princess Anne. As a memento of the occasion, Edvard prizes a photograph he has of himself with the royal family. To pursue his hobby of hunting wild boar and deer in the same area frequented by Prince Charles of England and also the King of Sweden, Edvard is occasionally in Austria. Edvard’s parents also live in Czechoslovakia as do his brother Karel, a photographer, and Edvard’s twin sister, Anna, who is a physical education teacher. 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Medical services are furnished at no charge in the Socialist-ruled country. Edvard expressed contentment at life in his homeland. “Everyone has work,” he said. “There is no unem­ ployment.” After 20 days in America, Edvard was anxious to begin his long journey home Monday. His flight to the United States had landed at New York City. Since he speaks no English, a Czech guide aided him and others on the flight in locating hotel accommodations and then helped Edvard board the appropriate flight to Michigan the following day. At the Lansing airport he was greeted by his local relatives. He recognized them before - they spotted him, said Helen. On the flight from Czechoslovakia to New York, Edvard met two ladies from Pennsylvania who had been in his country visiting relatives and was able to converse with them since they spoke his native tongue. For his opportunity to visit America, Edvard expressed thanks to his local relatives at whose imitation he made the trip. 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 fhat 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, September 29,1980. TAKE NOTICE that the following proposition will be submitted at the special election: • 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 3 mills ($3.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1980, for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating purposes? ? 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, SEPTEMBER 29, 1980, IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1980. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5:00 O'CLOCK, P.M., ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1980, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Person's planning to register with the respective city or town­ ship clerks mbst 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. Elam L. Rockwell Secretary, Board of Education �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. August 27. 1980 — Page 6 Bargains benefit new Christian Academy Darlene Scramlin, standing, and Joy Peake examine some of the bargains stashed under overflowing tables at Thursday's benefit sale. For ®ac” $5 PUji chase, customers received a free head of home grown cabbage (foreground) donated by Donald and Elaine Leonard. rafeU Joy Peake, left, admires a beautiful antique chandelier offered for sale Thursday at the benefit event chaired by Isabelle Dean, right, at the United Methodist Community House. Proceeds of the sale will aid the newly-founded Nashville Christian Academy, a K-12 school established by a coalition of local churches. by Susan Hinckley Missing the Summer Sun? TRY THE — ULTRATAN TANNING SALON OFF regular rates 10 Visits 15 Visits 20 Visits $1500 Reg. $30 Reg. $35 Reg. $4000 ONE YEAR — $1750 $20 Reg. *135.00 $125°° Unlimited Visits KIDS!! FREE Magic Show Get your BACK-TO-SCHOOL HAIRCUT at Razor’s Edge and receive ticket to see the ... GREAT LONG JOHN Saturday, Sept. 13... at Noon AT OUR SHOP! - Ph. 948-8767 REDKEN 1 Bargains ranging from an antique doll to an air com­ pressor were available at Thursday’s rummage sale to benefit the newly-founded Nashville Christian Academy. The event was staged at the United Methodist Community House, with Mrs. William (Isabelle) Dean and her son, Thomas McGrail, acting as co-chairpersons. “We had such a variety of items donated for the sale,” commented Mrs. Dean Thursday. “It was hard to believe.” Earlier, she and her son had spearheaded a door-todoor drive to collect con­ tributions of good for the benefit. In addition to the usual rummage sale fare of books,, toys, dishes and shoes, there were many unusual and valuable items including several pieces of antique glassware, a colorful handsewn quilt top, and a copying machine. “We had lots of collec­ tibles,” noted Mrs. Dean. For every $5 of merchandise purchased each customer purchased, received a free head of homegrown cabbage, donated by Donald and Elaine Leonard of Nashville. Midway through the day, Happy 1 40th OPEN: Mon Birthday RBIHAU • FACIALS ULCaartSt,Hatting* aar ,a ng PteMitttiMM?*? Aok Edj >ZOr S Edj HAIRDESIGNERS RS un Aunt Eleanor Eleano.K—r..Ji floods nwst i nxksv Admiring a beautiful quilt top sewn and donated by Elsie Kenyon of Nashville are, from left, Thomas McGrail, sale co-chairman, and customers Joy Peake and Darlene Scramlin. Items contributed for the sale ranged from an exquisite antique doll to an air compressor. prices on remaining mer­ chandise was slashed in half. Proceeds of Thursday’s said and a similar event planned for later will help in establishment and operation of the Nashville Christian Academy, a K-12 school opening Sept. 2 in the education wing of the Nash­ ville Church of the Nazarene. Other churches involved in founding the school are the Assembly of God and the Nashville Baptist. Many other Maple Valley area churches are also supporting their venture by showing an interest in the community­ wide effort. Tuition rates were recently set for the academy where, according to board member Pastor Don Roscoe, in addition to the basic Three R’s of education, the students will learn the new Three R’s respect for authority, responsibility, and religious training and conviction. Former Nash- ville Nazarene pastor Rev. James Sherman will head the school as principal. To financially support founding the new educational facility, a Founders Club was recently organized to encourage area residents to provide backing for the school. Various fund­ raising activities, such as last Thursday’s rummage sale, will also help support the institution. H & R BLOCK INCOME TAX COURSE begins SEPT. 9th Thousands of people with spare time are earning money as tax preparers in the growing field of Income Tax Service. H & R BLOCK is offering a Basic Income Tax Course starting September 9th. Classes will be conducted in Hastings. For 12 weeks students will study all areas of tax preparation and receive actual experience in preparing individual returns. Experienced Block personnel will teach current laws, theory and application as practiced in their offices from coast to coast. There is a classroom lecture on each subject and practice problems at every level. The course is programmed to teach students increasingly complex tax problems as the student progresses. Students find the course interesting and challenging. Anyone may enroll. There are ho restrictions or qualifications of any kind. The course is ideally suited for housewives, college students, retired persons, or anyone wanting to increase their tax knowledge. While qualified graduates of the course will be offered job interviews, they are under no obligation to accept employment with H & R BLOCK. Many persons have, however, found this to be ideal for either seasonal or part-time employment. The tuition charged for this course includes all textbooks, supplies and tax forms necessary for completion of the school. Cash or installment plans are available. Certificates are awarded to all graduates who satisfactorily complete the course. Registration forms and brochures for the Income Tax Course may be obtained by writing P.O. Box 367, Hastings 49058 or by calling 945-3341 or 945-5345. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. August 27. 1980 — Page 7 Maple Valley School- ^StartSchooHnstyleTT^ continued from front page youngsters, slightly in awe of their “new” school. Office personnel were also busy filling supply orders for paper, pencils, glue, etc. for individual classrooms, based on requisition lists submitted You need a special hair­ cut and set in an easycare style you can wash and blow dry. We'll create one for you and send you on your way to school. by each teacher. Required textbooks were also on hand. All was in readiness. The empty, echoing corridors awaited only the footsteps and laughter of children, come Tuesday. "The Mirrors .JLM6 im!MiOIi2 iiuaae.. — OLIVET — — NASHVILLE — 616-749-9962 517-852-9192 RESOLUTION TO VACATE EAST ALLEY BETWEEN PHILLIPS STREET AND CLEVELAND STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, Nil. Tim Weaver, custodian at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, prepares to saw some of the 700 board feet of planking that is being finished and installed to replace worn bleacher seats in the school gymnasium. 20% OFF Everything in the store! At Fuller Elementary School in Nashville, secretary Janice Filter fills teachers' requistions for classroom supplies of paper, pencils, glue, etc., which public schools must provide for students under state law. Textbooks for the individual classrooms are also in readiness. I, Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk, do herbby certify that the above is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Nashville Village Council, on August 14, 1980. Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk Welcome To... (A•y n p PI•OII n II ml fated bytaKenyonolNA ttamoi, ond rota Muu Your Neighborhood Convenience Store! w the sole ranged from on ti» as$)rtm$ rille tee jtsirewgan James Sum Hi t amity- testop? To fiModilh* ales w taiii! *1 rtteacatanj etoliri W Mc McDonald's McDonald’s ■issbffli F«WliR! fftaSW opialte* ICE CREAM $l59 $269 idstlte WHEREAS, on August 14,1980, this body adopted a Resolu­ tion that it intended to vacate East Alley between Phillips Street and Cleveland Street in the Village of Nashville. Barry County, Michigan and, WHEREAS, no written objections to said proposed vacation have been filed with the Village.Clerk, NOW THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED, that East Alley between Phillips Street and Cleveland Street in the Village of Nash­ ville, Barry County, Michigan, be and the same is hereby vacated. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk shall within thirty (30) days after the adoption of this Resolution send a certified copy of same to the Auditor General of the State of Michigan, and record a certified copy of same, with the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. Moved by Calvin Rizor and supported by Raymond Hinckley that the above Resolution be adopted as read. YEAS Rizor, Hughes, Babcock, Tobias, Hinckley NAYS None ABSENT Helen-Curtis Dated: August 14, 1980 Nashville, Michigan 12 - 12 oz. cans tata, aa, laitton - respedl®lali fliriiM'* ■espoos#?' jltriiM g training ditcist®® “ PLUS 'suer RUFFLES Potato Chips PARKAY Margarine 75c \ MARATHON CHIPS AH0 $109 A Gal. 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Proudly exhibiting their trophy Thursday are several team members and their sponsor. Seated, from left, in front row are: Terri Huston, Ruth Cole and Cheri Janousek. Back row, "from left: Nancy Brady, Dick Ewing, sponsor; and Pam Heinze. Players not present for photo are Cindy Them, Carmaine Janousek, Denice Gardner, Janet Emery, Suzanne McConnel, Kathy Spears, Diane Cook and B. J. Lind. Also absent dre Coach Doug Janousek and Joe Janousek, scorekeeper. The M.V. Women’s Softball Association finished another successful season Ell 11 STOCK UP FOR... rILIW J LABOR DAY WEEKEND KODACOLORII PRINTS - 126-12 110-12 PLUS... get a this week. The officers would like to take this opportunity to .thank all who were in: volved for a good season. The scores from the final games were: Trumble’s 17, Family 11; Furlong’s Variety j6, Steak House 1; South End 7, Mc­ Donald’s 0; Baptist 13, Leach Logging 10; Ewing’s 12, Johnie’s Pit Stop 1; Dan’s Fillies By. Dan’s Fillies and the Baptist played off there tie with the Fillies coming out on top 3 to 2 after two more innings. (1) 10-0, Fur long’£ Variety, Coaches Mark Benton and Mike Fox; (2) 9-1, Ewing’s, Coaches Doug Janousek., Dick Ewing and Rocky Williams; ($) 8-2, South End, Coaches Frank Spidel and Mike Slocum; (4) 6-4, Steak House, Coach Ray Aspinall; (4) 6-4,' Leach Logging, Coaches Doug Thomas and Rich Varney; (5) 5-5, Dan’s Fillies, Coaches Dan Downing and Tom Bradley; (6) 4-6, Baptist Church, Coaches Steve Priddy and Dick VanEnger; (6) 4-6, Trumble’s, Coaches Chuck Blair and Doug Jones; (7) 2­ 8, Johnie’s Pit Stop, Coaches Roger Trowbridge and Doug Morgen; (8) 1-9, Family, Coach Walt Shaw; (9) 0-10, McDonald’s, Coach Harry Rollins. Thanks again from Marie Fager, president; Ann Ewing, vice president; Marsha Ainslie, secretary; Sheila Cowell, treasurer; and Cheri Janousek, very special assistant. COUPON for 50C OFF FILM DEVELOPING 110-24 good anytime from us After this weekend ... 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He was bom in Vermontville, Mich., and had lived in this area 50 years. Mr. Carey was an elec­ trician for 20 years before retiring in 1969. He was a member of the Sugar Creek Moose Lodge. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Martha A. Carey of the home; a son, H.L. Carey, Shawnee; a step-son, Robert Smith, Kansas City; two daughters, Mrs. Sue Nidiffer, Kansas City, Kansas, and Mrs. Jean Carroll, Shawnee; a step­ daughter, Mrs. Betty Esslinger, Kansas City; six brothers, Jack Carey, Dale Carey, Lyle Carey, Wayne Carey, Clifford Carey, and Raymond Carey, all of Lansing, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Opel Fast, Lansing, Mrs. Mildred Frank, Vermontville, and CERAMICS CLASSES Day Classes — Tuesday, 9:30 to 3:30 Saturday, 9:30 to 12:00 Evening Classes Monday - Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:30 to 9:30 Call... 517-726-0531 ... for information C&P CERAMICS 316 E. Main - Vermontville Come See Us at... The Little {fauttnu fawu The Barry-Eaton District Health Department an­ nounces its Family Planning Clinic schedule for August. Clinics will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Health Department, 220 W. Court St. An appointment can be made by calling the Health Dept., 945-9516. Walk­ in counseling hours each Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Teens welcome, no parental permission required. No charge. (8-26) 852-9635 Hours: Mon. Rufus B. Wiser VERMONTVILLE Mr. Rufus B. Wiser, 77, of 197 W. First St., died Tuesday, August 19,1980 at Provincial House of Hastings. He was born June 17,1903 in Sumner, Michigan, the son of Frank and Celia (Freeman) Wiser. He was married to Irma Wiser. She preceded him in death April 4, 1979. Mr. Wiser is survived by four sons, Leonard Wiser of Charlotte, Marvin Wiser of Elkhart, Indiana, Donald Wiser of Lake Odessa, and Elon Baker of Vermontville; seven daughters, Mrs. Alex (Shirley) Gonzales of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Ronald (Marylin) McMullan of Wisconsin, Mrs. Lyle (Janet) Jordon of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Kenneth (Arlene) Sargent of Ver­ montville, Mrs. Robert (Laura) DePuy and Mrs. Lyle (Irma) Tyler, both of Charlotte, and Mrs. Betty Hartwell of Nashville; fiftyone grandchildren; twentythree great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Fred (Goldie) Elliot of Maple Rapids, Michigan. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 22, from the Ver­ montville United Methodist Church. Rev. Gerald Salisbury officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Home. thru Fri. 9 to 6; Sot. 9 to 6 At our Main Store... M-66 North of Nashville 852-1945 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! BAKERY, CHEESE, MILK, HOT SANDWICHES, COLD DRINKS, SS, I FRESH FRUIT and VEGETABLE Actidn-Ads 1 EATON FEDERAL in will be... Nashville CLOSED August 30 & September 1 ... for Labor Day — FOR SALE — The VHIage of Nashville will be accepting sealed bids for the following: □ 1971 White Industrial Tractor □ Ingersoll Rand Portable Air Compressor single stage vane type - Model G-85 with a jack hammer and tamper Sealed bids must be admitted to Leon Frith, 205 Cleveland St., Nashville, by September 11, 1980 at 4:00 p.m. The Village of Nashville reser­ ves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Sy order of the Nashville Village Council From our readers TO THE EDITOR: What are we doing to our' children’s future? Somewhere we have mixed up our priorities! We voted to take away the possibility of our schools giving our children the love of beauty, an appreciation for music and the development of their bodies. Our children have also lost the chance for many enrichments in their life, as well as athletics. We have left them only with reading and the basics for each elementary child which can make Jack a dull boy and Jill a dull girl and could lead both to hate school! Art, music and physical education contribute to the child’s need for wider ex­ perience and the needed development of personal identity. They offer a balance to the difficult and frustrating brain-work in other parts of the program. It is our responsibility to give our children these crucial programs. But we can all use a “little help from our friends”! Now a miracle — there may be money for the athletics. Sports boosters have pledged to raise money to reinstate most fall sports. But what about the rest? Aren’t these other needs just as important, if not more so? What has happened to our academic priorities? If a child doesn’t develop his-her muscles during early childhood, they will never be able to be a serious part of the reinstated athletics. Where are our academic boosters? We still have a chance to make our children’s future richer. We can vote for the passage of the millage in September. We have been given another chance to reinstate these lost programs. Let’s all become academic boosters. Sharon Fleming S. Main, Vermontville TO THE EDITOR: On behalf of the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, I want to thank you for the fine newspaper coverage you have been providing for our office. During the past several months, we have been monitoring the county newspapers for the use of Extension news. Over the 13 week period, 98 articles were released and your paper used 62. This is among the highest usage rates recor­ ded. The effectiveness of the Cooperative Extension Service depends on responsible media like the Maple Valley News. We are looking forward to your continued support. Yours sincerely, Allen P. Krizek County Extension Director Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU Monday, Sept. 1 LABOR DAY, NO SCHOOL. Tuesday, Sept. 2 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Corn, Peaches, Cookies, and Milk. Wednesday, Sept. 3 Stew on Biscuit, Pickles, Cheese Slice, Pears arid Milk. Thursday, Sept. 4 Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Applesauce, Bread & Butter and Milk. Friday, Sept. 5 Taco’s, Lettuce & Cheese, Corn, Fruit Popsicle, Peanut Butter Sand, and Milk. Bushre Plumbing RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Call... CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 Family Planning Clinic set 119 N. Main Street, Nashville or... Mrs. Jean Feldpausch, Holt, Mich.; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were 1 p-nt. Thursday, August 7, at the Newcomer North Kansas City Chapel; burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. CASH LOAN: Never repay. Free details. Lyle Ferris, 650 Ferris Rd., Battle Creek, Mich. 49017. (9-3) LaMAZE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES are now being offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram, Mulliken Rd., Charlotte. (tfn) FOR SALE: 19 ft. Midas motor home, sleeps 6, Ph. 726-1388, after 4 p.m. CARD OF THANKS This card of thanks is for all of the Citizens of Ver­ montville and the representatives of the County, State, and Nation, who assisted in any way in celebrating the 100th bir­ thday of Mrs. Ethel Gaut. It was a. most pleasant event for Mrs. Gaut and her family. We all thank you. WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. .(tfn). SPECIALSfllf! Diet Rite Cola $179 fl Royal Crown Cola 1 flMfl || F UI orncni 16 oz. Bottles 8Pok plus deposit WE WILL BE OPEN LABOR MY 2-Liter Plastic Bottles BAEK BC1*' 7-Up, Ur. Pepper, Hires, Orange, Crush, orVeruors. BAKED GOODS from Pless ▼ J■L JL Pastry Shop Pies, Bread, Cookies, Donuts, Rolls South End BEVERAGE 637 South Main Street, Nashville - Phone 852-9833 OPEN: 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. WE ACCEPT USDA — 7 DAYS A WEEK — FOOD COUPONS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, August 27, 1980 — Page 10 Boy Scout Troop 177 - 50 mile canoe trip M.V. School free meal policy The Maple Valley Schools today announced its policyTor 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 officials have adopted-the following family size and income criteria for determining eligibility. A. B. Scale for Free Meals Scale for ReducedPrice Meals Total Family Size & Free Milk 5,230 8,150 1 6,900 10,760 2 13,380 3 8,580 15,990 10,250 4 18,600 11,930 5 21,220x 13,600 6 23,830 15,280 7 26,440 16,950 8 Each Additional Family Member On the weekend of August 14-|6, Boy Scout Troop 177 went to the Peri Marquette River near Baldwin to see who would win— them or the river. Before taking their trip, the Scouts and several parents took approved Red Cross canoeing classes. They had five partial days of classes and then were tested on what they learned. The canoe trip was planned as a 50-miler but everyone enjoyed them­ selves so much that it ended up as a 61-miler. Those who didn’tget wetwhile canoeing did afterwards as everyone got wet either willingly or with help from others. There were nineteen boys who went and twelve adults. Pole Built Garages • 24x32 • Painted steel sides and roof • (2) 7x9 Overhead doors • (1) 3'0” Steel service door • 8' Side walls *3,290 complete Contact Jerry 517-726-0079 FOR . . Performance and Breeding Horses Omolene #200 provides 14% protein, with extra amounts of the recommended vitamins and minerals to meet the special needs of horses under demanding conditions. Omolene #200 is recommended for brood nriares during gestation or lactation and for maintaining open mares. Show and performance horses may be fed for maintenance, conditioning, or for light, moderate or heavy work schedules. Omolene #200 is also recommended for growing yearlings from 700 pounds to maturity. PURINA® OMOLENE® #200 GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Crude protein not less than Crude fat not less than Crude fiber not more than. 14.0% 2.0% 0.0% INGREDIENTS: Grain products, plant protein products, processed grain by-products, calcium cabonate, defluorinated phosphate, salt, calcium iodate, forage products, cane molasses, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, cobalt carbonate, iron sulfate, iron car­ bonate, zinc oxide, vitamin A supplement, vita­ min B12 supplement, D-activiated animal sterol, calcium pantothenate, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, niacin, riboflavin, supplement. CLOSED Sept. 1st FARMERS FEED 1006 E. Railroad St. - HASTINGS Ph: 945-9926 The boys were Matt McCelland, Pat Hagon, Ken Meade III, Scott Reid^ George Steinbrecker, Ken Bishop, Eugene Dubie, Bryan Gillum, Robert Kesler, Paul Kesler, Jr., Chris Schaub, Tom Bishop, Danny Kellogg, Richard Perrier; Richard Meade, Billy Brenton, Mike Long, Matt Peake and Richard Rozell. The adults were Connie Meade, Ken Meade II, Jack Schaub, Bill Brenton, Sharon Bishop, Dave Kellogg, Paul Kesler, Tom Reid, Jean Reid, Sally Peake, Richard Rozell and Hank Gillum. Everyone is really looking forward to taking another canoe trip in the near future. Next time they will challenge the Thornapple River closer to home. MV Community School... remember... YOU CAN! Maple Valley Adult Education Department is ’now registering for the Fall Semester 1980 - ’81 school year. Those that want to finish from where they had to interrupt their high school education in years gone by will be glad to know that many other adults before . them hhve successfully been able to pick up from where they, left off and continue on to i. complete their requirements for a diploma by calling Ernie Jacoby at 852-9275. Some»observations made by adult students at Maple Valley are quoted here: “Aftei; being out of school for 22 years, I came to a class in first-aid. While doing written work I realized that my writing and spelling were getting very bad. I feel I have learned a lot in Government, Current Events and English. Am looking forward to History.” HB “I have two wonderful kids which I want to be able to tell that Mom and Dad graduated and to encourage them to go on and finish school. I think that adult education program is really great giving me the chance to return and complete my high school after being out so many years.” DD “I found out it could be stimulating and very in­ teresting.. It makes me feel much better about myself.” DM You too can make friends, set an example for your family, feel better about yourself by reaching that goal of a high school diploma by stopping in at the Com­ munity School Office in the Maple Valley Jr-Sr High School or call Ernie Jacoby at 852-9275 during regular office hours. Band gets set for season at Mystic Lake Camp — After a week at Mystic Lake Camp, near Farwell, Mi., 76 members of the /Maple Valley Marching Band were playdd out, marched out, sung out, danced out and out of plenty of sleep as well. But, they are just about ready to step onto the field with some precision marching routines. The band members sperit each day, Aug. 17-22, in five hours of marching drills and two hours of music rehearsals. While Nashville and Vermontville were drowning in daily rains, the students had five days of warm sunshine. Students who rose by 6:15 a.m. could jump in for a n-ice cold morning dip and some students even found time for some sailing. Not all day was spend doing “stagger drills” or memorizing music. Band staff and camp staff found themselves frequently humiliated on the volleyball court. Students got to know each other a little better while playing a mock version of “The Newlywed Game”, by performing skits and by singing or dancing for their meals. Students never ran out of spirit and had a chance to develop a new sense of unity and a feeling of pride through their experiences together. CARD OF THANKS The family of Rufus B. Wiser would like to extend a special thank you to Millie Martin, the United Methodist Church of Vermontville and all those who donated food and time the day of the funeral of our father. We very much appreciated the kindness and thoughtfulness. May God bless you. 1,680 2,610 These are the Income Guidelines effective July 1,1980. 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 ap­ plication 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 application forms contain a statement above the space of signature certifying that all information furnished in the application is true and correct. An additional statement is added to warn that the application is being made in con­ nection with the receipt of Federal funds, that school of­ ficials may, for cause, verify the information in the ap­ plication, and that deliberate misrepresentation of in­ formation may subject the applicant to prosecution under applicable State and criminal statutes. In certain cases, foster children are also eligible for these benefits. Ifa 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 includes welfare payments, unemployment compensation and sub-pay benefits fall within the prescribed family in­ come guidelines. In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, creed, color, or national origin. The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852*9605 HearthMate...the Fireplace Stove Declare Your Independence... From high heating cost and fuel short­ age with Hearth Mate. The fireplace stoves and free­ standing stoves. II A^TLX lrOiOlTtrUn II • Converts your fire­ place into an attractive home heater. • Owners report savings of 60%'and more in home heating costs. Mate is batt to moot tedays safety standards. • Fills your home with warmth, burns for 8 to 12 hours on one load of wood. • Installs securely in minutes without alterations. Ex-Caliber Equal-FlowFOOD DEHYDRATOR Victorio STRAINERS and Mehu-Maija JUICE EXTRACTOR ... and other Accessories. Quaker Acres R. No. 3-Nashville, Ml. Hearth & Home Shop Ph. 852-9822 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. August 27, 1980 — Page 11 M.V. coaching positions open The Maple Valley Athletic Department had three fall coaching positions which have not been filled. Open are the varsity girls tennis head coaching position, the eighth grade girls basketball coaching position and the seventh grade girls basketball coaching position. Anyone interested in in­ terviewing for these postions should contact Athletic Director, Larry Lenz, 852­ 9275. >4 Queen Becky visits Sunfield August 16 Queen Becky Cowell traveled to Sunfield to take part in the Sunfield Farmers Picnic parade. Here she is shown on the float made for the girls by Mr. Andy Wawiernia. SA. SA !S!£ !S!£* j>5 sS* *?&*** J«*k«dniir^i4; "kttiiiu^ Levin announces lowinterest disaster loans Eaton County is one of 18 counties declared disaster areas by the Small Business Administration in the wake of a series of July 16 thun­ derstorms which damaged property in those regions. The announcement — which makes home owners, renters and businesses eligible for low-interest loans — was announced by U.S. Senator Carl Levin. Individuals and businesses can apply for loans of up to $50,000 to repair damage to their buildings and $10,000 in damage to the buildings’ contents at a three percent ^Kaa'.tqes'? ^It^paMtiKj annual interest rate until October 14. . Businesses suffering from economic losses can apply for loans ofup to $500,000 at a five percent annual interest rate until May 13, 1981. The other affected counties are Wayne, Washtenaw, Calhoun, Berrien, Jackson, Cass, Macomb, Oakland, Monroe, Lenawee, Livingston, Ingham, Kalamazoo, Branch, Hillsdale,- St. Joseph, and Van Buren. Loan applications and further information can by obtained by calling SBA in Detroit at) (313) 226-4030. EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE ... RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Dick Ewing - Owner 726-0088 WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 Auto Service CENTER • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS _ •BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 Vermontville little league football Practice will begin for all boys 4th thru 8th grade Thursday, August 28. We will meet at the Vermontville football field from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. This will be a conditioning practice, so no equipment is needed. Save a child The Maple Valley Jaycees have recently passed out Red Ball stickers to all residents in Nashville and Vermontville within the village limits. Due to the cost of gas, they are unable to deliver them to rural residents. If you would like a Red Ball Sticer to put on your bedroom wiridow to aid the fire department in case of a fire, please pick one up at Nashville Co-Op Elevator or Carl’s Market. Immunization clinic Parents, have your ninth grade students had their tetanus and diphtheria booster? Has your child entering kindergarten this fall had his-her required immunizations? Do you have a new baby in the family who needs to start his-her DPT and polio series? Are you sure your other children are caught up to date? If not, please see your family physician or attend Health Department Immunization clinics at the following locations and dates: Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 220 W. Court St., Hastings, Tuesday, September 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and I: 00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 528 Beech Street, Charlotte, Wednesday, September 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church on M-100, one block north of Saginaw in Grand Ledge, Wednesday, Sep­ tember 10 from 9:00 a.m. to I1: 30 a.m. ACTION-ADS QUICK FARM MARKET: Farm fresh vegetables, picked daily. Good produce at hometown prices. One mile east of Nashville on Reed St. Phone 852-9841. FOR SALE: 1975 CJ5 Jeep, 42,000 miles, asking $2,700 or best offer. 852-0833, Nashville. CASH LOAN: Never repay. Free details. Lyle Ferris, 650 Ferris Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49017. (9-3) MOTOR HOMES AND CAMPERS FOR RENT: By day or week,' deposit will hold. Call Vacation Rentals, 945-9101, Hastings. (9-24) Missionary to India to be at Peace United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Tunnie Martin, who has served as a United Methodist missionary and teacher in India for the past 30 years, will be the guest speaker at Peace United Methodist Church on Sun­ day, August 31. He will be present for the worship service al 9:15 a.m. and show slides during the Sunday School hour at 10:15 a.m., followed by a potluck dinner at 11:30 a.m. A freewill offering will be received to help cover travel expenses. All funds above actual expenses will go to a mission project in India. Dr. Martin has been a hospital administrator, high school and vocational training school teacher and principle and helped to intro­ duce improved methods of agriculture. He and his wife, Eloise, are currently helping to coordinate the Voluntary Health Care Program in New Delhi, which is con­ cerned with the needs of the whole person. Hunger is an everyday experience for most of the people where 40 percent of the rural population live on less than $2.00 a month. The Martins also help care for abandoned babies and are involved in finding adoptive parents for them. Peace United Methodist Church is located at 6043 Scott Rd., 4 miles west of Nashville, corner of M-79 and Barryville Rd., and everyone is invited to come and share in this informative program. August 30 set as deadline for Harvest Queen Contest Chairman Jerry Brumm has set a deadline of 5 p.m., Sat., Aug. 30 for candidates to enter the annual Harvest Queen Contest. The queen will reign over Nashville’s Harvest Festival set for Sept. 20. Anyone wishing to name a candidate for the race must submit her name and a $5 entry fee to Brumm at Nash­ ville Hardware and Sporting Louis Goodenoughs celebrate 25th About 75 relatives and friends from Detroit, Ohio, Saranac, Kalamazoo, Nash­ ville, Ionia and Vermontville helped Mr. and Mrs. Louis Goodenough of Chelsea celebrate their 25th An­ niversary at the Ver­ montville Methodist Church. Cake, jello and punch were served to the guest by their six children: Pattie, Allan, Ross, John, Lisa and Katieand Sandy Steward. Mrs. John Steward and Mrs. Helen Sweiger helped in the kitchen. At 5 o’clock a buffet lun­ cheon was served by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goodenough to the immediate family. floods, no later than 5 p.m. Saturday. The sponsor must also submit a photo, suitable for publication, and a brief biographical sketch on the candidate. The winner will be determined by penny votes collected in canisters. Each sponsoring party is responsible for preparing the canisters. Sponsoring merchants may have only the canister of their candidate in their o store. Canisters may be Circulated by the sponsor carrying them about, but they may not be. left in other stores. Organizations, churches, etc., may also collect votes by circulation but may not leave the canister in any store. The contest is open to any candidate at least 18 years old who is not a high school student and has a Nashville address. NASHVILLE HEATING Sales and Service 2O5’/2 S. Main St., Nashville (Located in rear of Curtis Craft Center) COMFORT-AIRE OIL and GAS or WOOD andJOAL — NEW INSTALLATIONS — Old Replaced • Old Repaired Gas Conversion Burners - AVAILABLE FOR ALL UNITS - Phone 945-9554 for ACTION ADS (517)852-9231 GEORGE HERMENITT Community Events . . Carl’s Ad Deadline — MEN'S INVITATIONAL Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! SLOW PITCH TOURNAMENT September 12,13,14 Attention friends and relatives of... Leach Logging Field...*65* plus 2 balls NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN JAMES ARTHUR POLHAMUS ...son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Polhamus. There is going to be a going away party at Charlton Park, Aug. 31, 1980 at 2 p.m. for Jim who will be leaving for the Navy on Sept. 17, 1980. Call 852-9564 • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday, 12 MuMMay HYGRADE WEST VIRGINIA ROUND BONELESS HAM HOMEGROWN CAULIFLOWER WHOLE OR PORTION $|59 MICHIGAN HOME GROWN TOMATOES SPARTAN ALL MEAT U.S. NO. 1 MEDIUM SIZE MICHIGAN HOT DOGS YELLOW ONIONS 1 LB. PKG. ECKRICH ALL VARIETIES 12-16 OZ. WT. PKGS. SMORGAS PACK GLAD 20 CT. PKG. TRASH BAGS Coca-Cola "adds to your life" 8 pak - ’/a liter FRESH HAMBURGER LB. CAMPBELL'S BOUNTY JUMBO TOMATO TOWELS SOUP WHITE, DESIGNER, OR ASST’D. 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Bonus Buy! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-09-03.pdf 26b438477f0c7207e4c115840f59a676 PDF Text Text «UW RATf paid u. s. rosvGf HoMfnflj, Mfehigo 49098 PERMIT NO f Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 108. No. 14 —Wednesday, September 3. 1980 Lucky winners will ride in hot air balloon at 'Harvest Festival A bird’s eye view of Nash­ arrangements to be on hand ville from the gondola of a for lift-off. Tickets will also hot air balloon awaits two be sold at the festival prior to lucky individuals during the the ascension, so that upcoming 1980 Harvest visitors and spectators may Festival. also win a free ride. Members of the Riverside Present plans call for the Recreational Development winners to accompany Mills Corp., sponsors of the Sept. on a Saturday afternoon 19-20 celebration, are flight, with lift-off one hour currently selling chances on before sunset. Mills also the flight. The winners of two plans a 10 a.m. Saturday separate drawings will be ascension, as a demon­ passengers when Doug Mills, stration. Both launches will owner of the Sky High Hot be west of the Main Street Air Balloons of Caledonia, stores on the site currently launches his rig in Nashville. being developed by the To give locals as well as RRDC as a ball diamond. festival-day visitors an equal The 1980 Harvest Festival opportunity to win the ride, is part of an ongoing effort two individual drawings are by the local organization of set. The first will take place volunteers to raise funds for about three days before the development ofa community scheduled Sept. 20 ascension, recreational park alongside with the winner being the Thornapple River. notified by phone so that he The RRDC met last or she can make Wednesday evening at the Gone-With-The Wind lamp donated to Putnam Library Betty Kuhlman of Grand Rapids is pictured Wednesday with ah 1890's Gone-With-The Wind lamp which she recently donated to Putnam Public Library. Daughter of the late Will T. and Fern (Lentz) Kuhlman of Nashville, Betty has donated rriany fine antiques to the library, where most are now on display in several recently-refurnished second-floor rooms. Several choice pieces of antique furniture have been contributed by Miss Kuhlman; many of the items came from her parental home (the present-day Kjergaard home) near Putnam Park. Betty is a great-granddaughter of Jacob Lentz, founder here in 1866 of the Lentz Table Co On her father's side, Betty is also a descendant of Castleton Twp. pioneerr Thomas Blaisdell. His daughter, Polly, was Betty's paternal grandmother. (The needlepoint-seated chair, at right in the photo, came from the home of Polly and her husband, Rueben Kuhlman.) (Maple Valley News photo by, Susan Hinckley) home of their president, Sallye McLean, to draw up an itinerary for the 1980 festival. Included on the agenda are a talent show, a mini-tractor pull, midway rides and a Kiddie Karnival, a flea market, arts and crafts displays, a harvest produce contest, a canoe race, a bike race, a poster painting contest for children, a book sale at the’ library, bingo by the. Jaycees, a grand parade, crowning of the 1980 Harvest Queen, a gospel sing, a harvest dance, and a 6.2 mile run. That event will kick off Saturday’s activities and is expected to draw about 200 area runners to travel a circuitous course starting" and ending at Maple Valley High School. The 10,000 meter route will be west on Reed,''North on Main, east on Kellogg and south of Mason. Last year, a similar contest drew 99 men and women participants. The run is being chaired by Rev. Don Roscoe and Tom Oleson. Again this year, selection of a Harvest Queen to reign over the weekend festivities will be a highlight of the celebration. The winner will be selected by penny votes, with all proceeds going to the RRDC. Last year, the queen’s race netted oyer $2,600 for the recreational park project. Rules of eligibility are the same as last year: Harvest Queen nominees must (1) be at least 18 years of age; (2) not be a high school student, and (3) have a Nashville address. Merchants, organizations, churches, etc., may -nominate and sponsor candidates for the contest. Jerry Brumm is heading the event. Suzy Corkwell has charge of Saturday’s Grand Parade which will feature the newlycrowned royalty. Dave and Brinda Hawkins are directing the talent show; Lorna Wilson is chairing the harvest- produce contest; Dewey Dull will oversee the flea market to be set up inside a huge Main Street tent; arts and crafts displays are under the direction of Vernon and Shirley Curtis; the tractor pull will be handled by the Mid­ Michigan Mini’s of Bellevue; Dennis Smith will chair the canoe race; Sandi Christie will head the bike race; and Delores Knoll and Nancy Johncock will be in charge of the Kiddie Karnival to be set up at the Masonic Temple. In addition, the local Jaycees plan to have a bingo Council hopes to crack down on free-loading' refuse patrons — Nashville officials are seeking bids .on a 5-year refuse collection contract, and hope to find a way to crack down on “free loading” patrons before the service agreement is enacted. At their meeting Thur­ sday; the council agreed to advertise for residential, curbside collection for the “entire village.” Currently, village residents have the option of choosing whether or not they will subscribe to the service. The present monthly rate of $3.50 is billed by the village along with municipal water and sewer charges. However, village officials said Thursday that widespread “cheating” by residents is suspected, citing cases of two or more families doubling up their .refuse at one home and other in­ stances of non-subscribing individuals setting out garbage for curbside pick up. Village officials agreed it is virtually impossible for refuse collectors to deter­ mine which homes are subscribers and which are merely “free loading.” The system is further complicated, explained Village Clerk Suzy Corkwell, by the frequent patron requests for starting and stopping the service. Some of this due to moves, she said, but often the requests are made by individuals demanding starts and stops on a week-to-week basis because they had little or no garbage to be collected in a particular week. Trustee 'John Hughes suggested that public enlightenment about the situation might help. “If the village doesn’t collect enough money (in service fees) to pay the contractor, we have to pay for itoutoftax moneis,” said Hughes. “We should let the people know that.” The village currently pays $18,900 annually for the residential refuse pick-up service and is running in the red. (Commercial ventures and some large apartments units are not included in the village contract, but are handled on separate com tracts between the owners and the refuse contractor). When details of the present village contract were worked out last year, the council estimated that ap­ proximately 480 homes would subscribe to the service. That number would have generated more than sufficient revenue to cover the $1,575 monthly payment to the contractor for the weekly curbside pickup. In the past, any excess in such revenues were used to help maintain and operate the village - owned landfill, which Nashville residents who subscribe to garbage service‘are entitled to use free of charge. However, because of the erratic pattern of sub­ scribers the village collected only $18,423. in garbage fees in the past fiscal year, leaving the entire operation with a deficit. -Because of this, Mrs. Corkwell stressed, the “honest” village residents are paying for the “cheaters?’ as the dif­ ference must be met from other revenue. Hughes suggested that if the service charge was paid by every home in the village, it is feasible that the current monthly rate could even be reduced. The system of color-coded pre-paid garbage bags which is used by some large cities was discussed by the council, but some felt such a method would increase residential burning of papers and garbage. Others felt it would be fairer for senior citizens who tend to have less refuse than large families but currently pay the same rate. “No system (of pick up) can be equitable to everyone,”' noted Hughes, “but it is the general feeling of the community that we want garbage picked up.” However, trustee Calvin Rizor disagreed, saying the village “should get out of the garbage business” and let individual residents contract with private haulers to take care of their own refuse. Nashville is currently served by Hasitngs Sanitary Service, Inc. on a 2-year contract and village officials Thursday expressed satisfaction with that ser­ vice. That agreement ex­ pires the last of September and bids on a new 5-year contract will be opened at the council meeting Sep­ tember 25. In other business Thur­ sday, the’council: — Agreed to furnish camping facilities and a free dinner to members of the Eaton County Chapter of the National Campers and Hikers Club who will be in Nashville the last weekend of September to plant trees in a volunteer conservation project. Richard McArthur, representative of the primarily Lansing-area group, asked the council Thursday to encourage local participation in the tree­ planting. The same NCHC chapter was in Nashville two years ago for a similar Cont. page 4 — Proceeds from handmade quilt drawing will benefit Ambulance Service Quilt lovers will love a chance to win this colorful full-size coverlet recently fashioned by the ladies of the Maple Grove Birthday Club. Tickets on the prize are available at Little Country Corners Market in Nashville from club member Ruby Ball (in photo). Other club members also are selling tickets. Proceeds of the raffle will go to the Nashville-based ambulance service. The lucky winner's name will be drawn during Nashville's upcoming Harvest Festival, Sept. 19-20. The brown-tone quilt in the Windmill pattern is the second such coverlet the Maple Grove birthday ladies have sewn in the past few months. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday September 3. 1980— Page 2 Nashville News the crossing wreck at Ver­ montville in 1935 when five persons were killed.”-, (We had reported that as 1937.) She continued: “When he started on the railroad in 1918, a handcar was used for (the crew’s) transportatiop on the track, but it was soon replaced by a motorcar. At that time, there were 10 passenger trains that stopped at Nashville every day. When he retired, there were two passenger trains that stopped at night, and two during the day by flag only.” . Incidentally, in our correspondence with Mrs. Klinkner, we asked her for any ideas she might have for other Memories stories. She suggested one on Mrs. Edith Purchase, who was a. wellknown music teacher here when Edythe Hicks was growing up in Nashville. She provided us with some background information on Mrs. Purchase (we assume the name is an alternate spelling of Purchis). Now, we need readers’ help in locating appropriate photos and additional data for a future article on this lady. If you have memories to share, please call this reporter. Nice to see Mrs. Vern (Fem) Staup of Nashville downtown after a long summer of illness which involved a month-long confinement at Pennock Hospital and five days of testing at Blodgett in Grand Rapids. Now that the diagnosis is completed, Fern Those sly little gremlin that are reputed to inhabitate the back rooms of newspaper offices ap­ parently got into our Memories story before it went to press last week. As a consequence, the photos were completely scrambled; even the overturned locomotive was turned on it’s side. Fortunately, the captions were intact and we trust readers matched them up correctly. Too late for last week’s story, we received a photo from Edythe (Hicks) Klinkner to be used with the letter she had written us earlier. Quite appropriately it seemed to fit in with this week’s Labor Day Memories, so we took ad­ vantage of the opportunity to share it with our readers. The photos which the gremlins scrambled last week were furnished by Wilma Hess Bogart whose father, like Mrs. Klinkner’s, once headed the local section gang. Both men are pictured in the crew photo printed in this week’s Memories.* A follow-up letter from Mrs. Klinkner said that after sending the first letter, she had run across an article written . about, her father, Chancy Hicks, when he retired in 1942 after 24 years on the railroad. From that account, she gleaned several additional excerpts about his experiences: “He recalled the Reed Street Crossing accident when three persons were killed; a passenger train wreck in Hastings, and A person's own wishes, not his age, should determine his time of retirement. Forced retirement at 65 or 70 is wrong. Many artists, musicians, and other professionals have done good work until they died. Older industrial workers have a 20% better absentee record than younger workers. They have fewer on-the-job injuries and the frequency of accidents decreases with age. V FUNERM. DIRECTORS 'Voqt' FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 is receiving medication and improving day by day. Another recent Blodgett Hospital patient, Mrs. Gloria Johncock, returned home to Nashville last week after three confinements there in the past month. She is gaining her health back after complications which followed hand surgery for a rare form of arthritis. Also released last week from Blodgett was Dale Cook ofNashville, who fortunately was not as seriously hurt in a motorcycle accident as had been thought at first. He did not sustain a fractured skull as reported last week in this column in an item submitted shortly after the mishap occured near his home on North Main. He is now recovering from his injuries, which involved no broken bones. Books are needed for the library being established at the new Nashville Christian Academy. (A complete stoiy on the school appears elsewhere in this issue of the News.) .If you have any suitable volumes you’d like to donate for this worthy cause, please call the church office, 852-1930, or Peg Mater at 852-1885. Peg, who will be giving private music lessons at the school as an optional course for students, has volunteered her time to set up the library facility. She has already secured several boxes of books from private donors. All must now be sorted, catalogued and shelved. Patrick Kersjes of Thornapple Lake Road and his son-in-law, David Main, who both took a serious tumble when the roof of an addition to the Kersjes home collapsed last week, are improving. Both of them were released last Tuesday from Pennock Hospital, where they had been con­ fined since the mishap. Despite extensive lacerations and bruises, neither man sustained any broken bones in the 2-story fall. Four other men, three of whom were Kersjes’ sons, were also on the roof of the wing when it capsized. They were not seriously hurt. Kersjes’ \vife, Mary, who was inside the home at the time, said she never will forget the sound of the roof when it collapsed. She and her daughter, Mrs. Main, rushed outside to find the six men lying in the basement. Needless to say, it was a By Susan Hinckley very traumatic experience for everyone involved. Mrs. Max Hosmer was a recent caller on her aunt, Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nash­ ville. Mrs. Hosmer lives at Charlevoix and was en route to Lansing. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Corkins at Nashville en­ tertained 60 relatives recently at a party in honor of the birthday of her brother, Albert Van Alstine ofKingsland, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Van Alstine were visiting in Michigan for a week. Family members attending the Saturday evening event came from Barryton, Battle Creek, Delton, Nashville, Assyria, Jenison, and Defiance, Ohio. “My memories of threshing are of the dirt and the usually wonderful meals the ladies at the different farm homes put together for us,” wrote Kenneth A. Meade, a Nashville native now of Franklin, in a letter commenting on our recent Memories story on early local wheat harvest. “It seemed that each lady tried to out-perform the others with special treats. Sometimes they even gave us cookies and lemonade in the middle of the afternoon. That was before the age of coffee breaks.” Meade said the picture which ac­ companied our story reminded him of the summer of 1921 when he tended blower on the threshing rig owned by his uncle Charley Mead. “I repeated the ex­ perience again in 1933 during depression years when summer jobs for teachers were not plentiful,” he continued. Meade noted that a couple of places where he worked he had an op­ portunity to sample warm hard cider, served to the threshing crew. “I do not recommend it as the best .of summer drinks,” he con­ cluded. Meade’s letter also reminded us that Ray and Earl Townsend became partners with their father, Richard, in operation of the Nashville elevator before it was sold in 1920 to the local Co-op Association. Meade recalls the business being labeled “Townsend Brothers Elevator”. Our account failed to note the sons’ participation in the en­ terprise. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville accompanied her son and family, Wesley and Jo Anne Emery and children of Hastings, to the wedding of Jo Anne’s brother, Wesley McVey, to Gail Marie McVey Blundey of Grand Rapids. The groom is from Lake Odessa. The ceremony was held Saturday, August 23, at the Shiloh Community Church on Long Lake Road in Ionia County. Following the 3 p.m. wedding, a dinner was served at Corcoran’s Restaurant in Ionia. Later, an evening reception was held at the Community Center in Lake Odessa. Mrs. Theresa Hess' of Nashville was honored on her 81st birthday last Tuesday at a family gathering at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Jack Green, local. Also present for the occasion were Mrs. Hess’ sons and daughters-in-law: Jack and Catherine Hess of Nashville; Bill and Barbara Hess of Huntsville, Alabama; and Charles Hess of Battle Creek. Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville enjoyed a recent Friday evening visit from her brother, Ray Bodine of Lansing, and her nephew and his wife, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Murphy of San An­ tonio, Texas. Later, Mrs. Bursley was a weekend guest of her niece and family, Mr. and Mrs. Her­ bert Hobley of Lake Odessa. Labor Day weekend, Mrs. Bursley planned to entertain as houseguests Phyllis and Charles Trombley of Bowling Green, Ohio; Marie Fulton, and Frank Stevenson, both of Lansing. Remember, tickets are on sale for the exciting Harvest Festival balloon ascension in which two winners will become passengers. (Details elsewhere in this issue of the News). The Nashville Garden Club will meet Tuesday, Septemper 2,at the home of Mrs. Mary Townsend of 670 River CERAMICS CLASSES Day Classes — Tuesday, 9:30 to 3:30 Saturday, 9:30 to 12:00 Evening Classes — Monday - Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:30 to 9:30 Cal/... 517-726-0531 ... for information C&PCERAMICS 316 E. Main - Vermontville AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE ST. CYRIL CATHOUC CHURCH UHITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 2“03 N. State, Nash"ville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. -.--N--o-r-t-h-- S-t-a-t-e-,--N--a-s--h-ville 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. A.M. Worship 9:15 Sunday School;.. 10 a.m. Sunday School.. .<. 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .,11 a.m.. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship the evening before REV. ROBERTCONSANI Prayer /Meeting . 7:30 p.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road ('4 mile East of M-66,5 miles south of Nashville) PASTOR AAARVIN POTTER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CHURCH OF THE HAZAREHE 803 Reed St., Nashville 301 Fuller St...Nashville 110 South Main, 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School... 10 a.m. Vermontville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: Church School ..».. 9:30 a.m.Sunday: A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m.PAM AMM SService Seerrvviiccee .......... 71111p.a.m. am.m..Church Worship.. 11 a.m.A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m .Wed. Service.......... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Prayer Meeting... 7 p.m. Assistant...Don Roscoe REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday............. 6 p.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m. Morn.'ng Service . 11 a.m. rev. Leonard putnam ^ven'ng Service .. 7 p.m. REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF COD CHURCH (Nursery Care Available)P.M. worship......... 7 p.m. Fellowship Time After Wednesday Evening Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING Wors'”p............ • • 7 P*m* Rev. Richard Wadsworth Rd., Hastings. Members are asked to bring gifts for Bingo. Co-hostesses for the 2 p.m. event are Mrs. Verna Frederick and Mrs. Edith Jones, both of Nashville. The Cloverleaf Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 4, at the Community House. Hostesses for the gathering are Mrs. Hilda Baas and Mrs. Caroline Jones. The Nashville United Methodist Women will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, at the church. Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville was able to return to the local senior citizen nutrition site dinners last week, after several months of recuperation from a hip fracture sustained in a fall at her home. She still must use a walker to get around but hopes to discard that before too long. Welcome back! Mrs. Helen Sihler of Evergreen Park, Illinois, is in Nashville for two weeks as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Vern (Fern) Hawblitz. She will also be calling on other relatives in the area during her stay. Mrs. Lawrence (Bessie) Friddle ofjural Lacey en­ tered Community Hospital in Battle Creek last Wed­ nesday, and she is expected to undergo kidney surgery there soon. At the time of this report, Mrs. Friddle was still having tests completed. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nash-, ville were Saturday after­ noon guests Mr.&Mrs. Arden Reid of Nashville for cake and ice cream in 'honor of Mindy Reid’s 6th birthday. Saturday evening, the Clarence Reids were supper guests of Ernie and Jean Wi they ofKalamo in honor of several August birthdays, including Clarence’s. Also present were Steve and Teresa Reid and children PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School . .710a m Sunday: Morning Worship. 11 Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. WednesMday E P tivening TRINITY FULL GOSPEL vnUnvn 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service ..6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Prayer Meeting... 7 p.m. Adult Sunday School.......10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. PASTOR RANDY REED REV. MOLLY TURNER �St A SIS •w • S* ! *?•IS !?S S * 10 LJMes S^: S : Wj. >laJ8eKs 0( laJK Xi Xis ^sfles Xis. ^ ^sfles jMyoi a recent «*it from M«dineo( S W C * * had to. testy ’ HSaiiAjUnia,., S<5 **r,Kn **rKn r,Kn ’ ’eekend 1 “tee nd “1 Mrs. Be^e Odessa WtlH sPliSS I** tuJIHIHtwl* , " W tmog^lItU ! ffliite trail rtrg Hanes!isr!i UjHit; ooasonsoniri Saturday i® tines Kill tattWr tars Details guests dEnii las issue d the UilMfc several IpeGartaiClub iiiMrg ta aesday, present ra Teresa Mil dofCTRirer MMOM M-Tdoy,M ialurdtyftBM feMoi^6 |Wednesdoy,6:30loW Stfevie and Jason of Nash­ ville; and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wolf and son Carl of Eaton Rapids. Birthday celebrants were Clarence, Teresa, Jason and Carl, Sr. Monday guests at-the Clarence Reid home in honor of his birthday were son Jerry and his wife, Kay, of Kalkaska, and Mrs. Darrel Reid and sons, Sherman and Matt, of Kalamo. Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid were in Battle Creek, where they got a good report from his doctor on Clarence’s recent hip surgery. The Reids also called on Frank and Ethel Shaver of Battle Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Adrien (Robie) Pufpaff of Nashville were in Muskegon last Sunday to call on her brother, Harrison Davis, who is very seriously ill with a heart condition. He is confined at Central Hospital there. Later, the Pufpaffs attended a family reunion at the home of Robie’s niece and husband, Yvonne and Vern Austin. A Tuesday caller at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pufpaff was Mrs. Carolyn Ragucky of Battle Creek. Mrs. Gladys Histead was a recent weekend guest of Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville. Saturday the women attended the Sum­ merFest at Hastings. Ac­ companying them were Mrs. Histead’s daughter, Elizabeth Nelson and of daughter, Britton, Thornapple Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hinckley of Nashville, accompanied by their grandson Jason La Dere of Hastings, were in Flint Sunday for the huge air show at the airport there Among the many spectacular acts was a performance performance by by the the Blue Angels, jet daredevils of the U.S. Navy. The day was perfect flying weather but several of the spectators, including the Hinckleys, suffered sunburn after several hours of looking skyward. An immense traffic jam was encountered PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE ...lorinfonnoiw iPcaiK PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV .’.ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated I cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call. . THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public invited to attend DAN'S WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREEWATER TESTI! Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Dan!! The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. September 3. 1980 — Page 3 when many of the spectators Nashville United Methodist departed near the end of the Church is invited to the show, and the Hinckleys Men’s Breakfast set for 7:30 spent an hour and a half a.m. September 7 in the traveling just one mile, en Community House. The route to the expressway. event preceeds Sunday The deadline for tember 6. responsible for preparing the A water jug, thought to morning worship service. The queen will reign over canisters. nominating candidates for have been carried by a The Education Committee the Harvest Queen Contest Nashville’s Harvest Festival Sponsoring merchants soldier in America’s Civil of the Nashville United may have only the canister War, was donated to Putnam Methodist Church will meet has been extended to Sep- on September 20. Anyone wishing to name a of their candidate in their Public Library last week by Tuesday, September 9, at the members of the late Floyd church. The Board of Maple Valley School candidate for the race must store. Canisters may be submit her name and a $5 circulated by the sponsor Everts family. Son, Lloyd Trustees meeting is entry fee to Jerry Brumm, carrying them about, but Everts, presented the ar­ scheduled for 7:30 p.m. LUNCH MENU chairman, at Nashville they may not be left in other tifact to the library when he Wednesday, September 10, Hardware and Sporting stores. Monday, Sept. 8 was in town for a visit from and will also be at the Goods. Fishwich, Tartar Sauce, Organizations, churches, his home at Downers Grove, church. The sponsor must also etc., may also collect votes Cole Slaw, Peaches, Cookie, Illinois. With his wife, Betty, Golden Agers of the Nash­ submit a photo, suitable for by circulation but may not and sister, Peg Everts, of ville United Methodist Milk. publication, and a brief leave the canister in any Tuesday, Sept. 9 Detroit, Lloyd enjoyed an church will meet for a noon Roast Poik, Gravy on biographical sketch on the store. extensive tour of the library, potluck dinner Friday, The contest is open to any guided by Librarian La September 12, at the Com­ Mashed Potatoes, Peas and candidate. The winner will be candidate at least 18 years Pears, Bread and Butter, Duska Sheldon. One of the munity House Milk. determined by penny votes old who is not a high school rooms the visitors viewed Mrs. Jeanette Burt of collected in canisters. Each student and has a Nashville Wednesday, Sept. 10 was the Michigan and Local Syracuse, Indiana, was a party is address. Spaghetti, Green Beans, sponsoring History Rom on the second Monday and Tuesday guest floor, where the water jug is last week of Mr. and Mrs. Applesauce, Homemade Rolls and Butter, Milk. now on display. Harold Christiansen of Thursday, Sept. 11 Mrs. Elsie Cogswell of Nashville. Tuesday over­ Bar B Q on Bun, Baked Nashville enjoyed attending night guests at the the recent Cogswell Family Christiansen home were Beans, Banana, Cookie, Reunion held Sunday, Mrs. Nancy Contreras of Milk. Friday, Sept. 12 August 23, at the Maple Leaf Thornapple Lake Road and Hot Dogs, French Fries, Grange Hall. There were 70 her children, Tracy, Corn,'Strawberry Shortcake, present for the event and a Francis, and Bernie. Milk. very special guest was Michael Cosgwell and daughters, Bethany and Leah, who flew up from BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE Charlotte, North Carolina. Michael was here to attend the reunion for his graduating class (MVHS ’65) held at Putnam Park on September 1 -‘International Red & White Sale, 12:30 p.m., Saturday. On the trip back to Elkhorn, Wisconsin. North Carolina, Michael and September 4 - MAEH Rally Day, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., the girls were accompanied Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. by his father, Maurice September 8 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 8 p.m., Ex­ Cogswell of Thornapple tension Office, Hastings. Lake, who will remain until September 9 - Barry County Nutrition Council, 1:30 p.m., Labor Day. Mrs. Elsie Extension Office, Hastings. Cogswell enjoyed a visit September 10 - 4-H Saddle Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., from her grandson and Extension Office, Hastings. great-granddaughters while September 11 - MAEH Lesson Day, 9:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., they were in Michigan. Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. Mrs. Gordon Hoffman of September 13 - 4-H Dairy Goat Fun Match Show, 10 a.m., Battle Creek spent last Barry County Fairgrounds, Hastings. Monday Monday with with her her mother, mother, September 13 - Fruit Variety Showcase, Hilltop Orchards & Mrs. Esta Day of Nashville. Nursery, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Hartford. Rev. and Mrs. E. F. September 15 - 4-H Livestock Appreciation Banquet, 7 p.m., Rhoades of Nashville were Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. recent Sunday guests of their September 26 - Southwest Michigan Polled Hereford daughter and son-in-law, Association Junior Show, Hastings. Ruth Ann and Jim King of September 27 - County Woodlot tour. Bellevue. Also present for the occasion were Mrs. Naomi Watson of Nashville, and the King’s daughter and her husband, Lori and Greg Hughes of Battle Creek. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION! Fred Ackett of Nashville received in the mail last week a bode entitled “Mount St. Helens: The Volcano of Our Times,” written by Don 6 Months - S10.000.00 Minimum and Diana Roberts. ______________ _ ____ I RATE FOR THIS WEEK: |__________ Beautiful color photographs depict the aftermath of the eruption of Yakima, Washington. The book was sent to Fred by his son, Harold Ackett, who lives at • Ftdwil regulation* prohibit compounding of IntVMt during ths tar m of this agraamant. a Rate varies each weak for naw certificates or renewals but once you have invested Seattle. In your Money Market Certificate, your quoted rate is fixed for the full sin months. .MU’' * . V*nQth Verna Frederick of Nash­ ville was recently named top weight loss winner for August when “God’s No­ Munch Bunch” met recently at the Baptist Church. She had lost 7 and one-half pounds during the month. •Continuous compounding ate changes the first of each month, but once your For the honor of weekly •S500.00 minimum amount certificate has been purchased, vour rate is fixed for 2' ye weight-loss winner, Debbie Morawski and Theresa Hess tied when each recorded a 2­ 1b. drop at the weigh-in. The P.F.C. ladies of the Annual yield Continuously Nashville Baptist Church Compounded will hold a Secret Pals dinner per annum Thursday evening, Sep­ FROM YOUR 2% YEAR CERTIFICATE tember 4, at the Pretzel Bell Substantial ’ntercst penalty for early withdrawal from .ill certificate accounts. in East Lansing. The musical cantata, “Happiness,” will be presented Sunday evening, September 21, at 7 p.m. at ALL ACCOUNTS NOW the Nashville Baptist Church INSURED UP TO $100,000.00 by the Sparta Baptist Youth Choir. The youngsters recently returned from a 2­ ■'! i six week performance in Mexico, and Sunday, they and FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU will show slides taken on that NOTICE: We will be closed Aug. 30th HOME OFFICE CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN mission tour. to allow our employees Nashville, Michigan Eaton Rapids. Michigan Olivet. Michigan a long Labor Day Weekend The congregation of the Harvest Queen contest extended! CALENDAR of EVENTS IT PAYS TO SAVE AT 6 Month Money Market Certificate W■KvZvf o/ lU ivOuQ 1 A 21/ 72 year VARIABLE rate Money Market Certificate THIS IS MORE THAN ANY BANK CAN PAY Eaton Federal �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Wednesday, September 3, 1980— Page 4 Memories of the pas (Author's note: By request the following story is reprinted from the Sep­ tember 5, 1979 Memories feature which traced Nash­ ville’s early observances of Labor Day. We hope those who may have missed that first account will enjoy this “rerun,” along with our regular readers.) It was several years after President Grover Cleveland signed an 1894 bill declaring Labor Day a national holiday before the law had much impact on Nashville. Locally, the first Monday in September tended to mean more to the farming com­ munity than to any organized labor movement. The day had simply been observed as an annual festive outing. “The farmers’ pincic at Thornapple Lake last Monday was a huge suc­ cess,” reported the Nash­ ville News the first week of September, 1903. “In the raffle of a horse, Mr. Abbott was the winner and in the ladies’ raffle, Mrs. George Me Wha won the dress suit. In the voting contest for the best housekeeper present, Mrs. Peter S. Maurer was the winner by a large majority.” Labor Day came close on the heels of Nashville’s mheoreloc oaf l ofopremrun than work for farmers, whose annual Farmegrs' Pi pnricobwabalsy tthe local forerunner of Labor Day Rural folks gathered at Thornapple Lake or Nashville's old Driving Park fori day of good Food and fun. (When we ran this photo with last years story, the structure was unidentified. We since learned it is the barn on the Caje formi east of Dowling. The late Martin Graham is thought to be in this about-1912Floyd white} By Susan Hinckley annual Harvest Festival celebration, traditionally held in August during the early 1900’s, and most local folks viewed the September holiday as an opporutnity for rest and quiet recreation. “For the kids, Labor Day meant the start of school,” remembers one local senior citizen. “For cottage owners, it meant dashing out to the lake for one last weekend.” Mainly, it signaled the end of summer. Youngsters would soon be back in school and “things would return to normal,” she added. Thornapple Lake, often a summertime holiday haven for Nashville residents, also became the center of local Labor Day activities. The lake shore was a popular spot for picnics, dances and holiday ball games. “The Labor Day celebration at Thornapple Lake Monday was a big success,” noted the News in 1908, “there being a large attendance, and everything passed off in good shape.” The reporter elaborated: “The sports were all carried out as advertised. The Vermontville band furnished splendid music all day, and the dance was liberally patronized until midnight. The ball game was between a picked-up team from Railroad workers may have been early observers of Labor Day, as they tended to follow holiday patterns established for government workers. Locally, mail carriers were among the first to receive a day's furlough on Labor Day. Wilma Bogart, daughter of Harold Hess (center in photo) remembers the section gang had Washington's* birthday as a holiday. With Hess is his Nashville crew; Ben Cramer, left, and Chancy Hicks.. (Photo loaned, courtesy Edythe Hicks Kllnkner) Nashville and one from Quimby, and was won by the Nashville boys by a score of 12 to 10.” As official observance of the September holiday became more widespread, a day’s furlough from work became an increasingly accepted practice. “Monday being Labor Day and a legal holiday, the rural (mail) carriers were relieved from their duties for the day,” observed the News in 1910, “so the carriers of Barry and Eaton counties met at Thornapple Lake for a day of rest and recreation.” There is, however, some doubt whether Labor Day was recognized by private industry in the village at that time. Several present-day senior citizens who had relatives working at the Lentz Table Company, Nashville’s largest employer i the early 1900’s, could not in recall ll such h an occasion. i . One Oe thing is certain: if workers did observe the holiday then, it was undoubtedly without pay. Indistrial * “paid holidays,” as we know them today, were many years AUTOS & „CDS’ MARCHERS... for NEEDED!! Nashville’s 1980 Harvest Festival PARADE$E STARTS at... PUTNAM PARK at... 12:00 NOON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 ENDS at... FULLER ST. FOOTBALL FIELD (ALL types of entries welcome!) Call... Suzy Corkwell... 852*9544 or 852*9109 z $ Lentz Table Co., Nashville's largest employer in the early 1900's, did not observe Labor Day as a paid holiday at that time, according to oldtimers’ memories. down the line. Shortly after one early Labor Day, Nashville learned firsthand about llabor strikes.. One week after the 1906 holiday, discontent aarose among workmen on a municipal project to lowerr a we main across the water Thornapple River (to prevent the main from freezing during severe winter weather). “Nashville went through the throes of its first labor strike this week,” revealed the News. “Street Com­ missioner Bill Woodard was working on the water main lowering job on the river Monday when some of his laborers, who were drawing $2.50 per day, announced they would quit work unless they were promised $3.50 per day. “Bill promptly paid them off and pulled his regular workers off the crosswalk job, to finish the river project,” added the writer. “No more had been heard from the strikers.” The following May, Woodward again again ex­ perienced labor difficulties when laying water mains iin t east end of town, but it the “didn’t worry Bill much, as he is accustomed to trouble,” observed the News. Trench diggers paid at the rate of a dollar-and-a-half per day wanted twenty-five cents more. “About half the men digging the trench went on strike, asking more pay,” advised the News. “Bill didn’t have any authority to pay them more and, in consequence, the strikers stayed out and ditch is being dug'without them.” But neither local labor strife nor Nashville ob­ servance of Labor Day made Conf, page 5 — Come See Us at.. The Little 119 N. Main Street, Nashville 852-9635 Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 9 to 6; Sot. 9 to 6 or... At our Main Store. M-66 North of Nashville 852-1945 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! BAKERY, CHEESE, MILK, HOT SANDWICHES, COLD DRINKS, FRESH FRUIT and VEGETABLES — Gift Items — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. September 3, 1980__Page 5 Furlong-Vandiver wed in Vermontville 10648 Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, was the setting for an outdoor wedding when Debbie Furlong and Randy Vandiver exchanged their vows on June 28, 1980. The ceremony was performed by Mr. William Cox, stepfather of the bride. The bride wore a sleeveless, floor length, satin gown sewn by herself. The eggshell colored dress was accented by a lace cape of the same color which flowed into a train in the back. On the cape she wore an antique brouch which was loaned to her by the groom’s mother. The bride carried a bouquet of carnations, peach roses, and baby breath. In her hair she wore the same com-bination of flowers. Teresa Furlong attended her sister as maid of honor. She wore a floor length, sleeveless dress of peach color. The dress was ac­ cented by a lace, bodice length cape of the same color. Her bouquet was made up of carnations, daisies, which also served as decoration for her hair. Mrs. Virginia Cox, mother of the bride, wore a beige floor length dress. Mr£. Sandie an e Furlong, urong, sepmoer stepmother of the bride wore a yellow floor length dress with matching cape. Mrs. Jan Vandiver, mother of the groom, wore a blue floor length dress with a matching cape. Don Anderson, friend of the groom, was best man. Ross Furlong, brother of the bride, served as usher. A dinner was held at Mr. and Mrs. Randy Grant’s, with help from Esther Grant and Pam Appelman, for family members. A reception for the couple was held at Eaton Federal Saving g and Loan i in Charlotte. Helpers at the receptio.n' wepre Carolyn Bakepr, Krisw Fuller, Linyda Furlong, Debbie Brand, Jim Fuller, Scott Furlong, and Shawn Baker. Later that night a reception party was given to the couple by the groom’s aunt, Mrs. Goldie Greenhoe in Mulliken. The couple is making their home at 4433 Harding Ave., Holt. Adults can register now at MV private conference we can You have nothing to lose, consider everything that you just a diploma to gain." GM already completed plus “You meet new people, lifetime experiences and discover new ideas and I training since you left think even if you aren’t just school. Call Ernie Jacoby at going back to school so you 852-9275. can get a better job, you can Some observations made become a better person” by adult students at Maple KM Valley are quoted here: “It has given me another “I was a drop out. But I chance to finish my signed up for night school. It schooling. Six years ago isn’t really as bad as I school wasn’t important to thought it was going to be. me. Now I realize that it is You’re all there for the same very important.” JS reason, feeling just as shy “I feel you went back to and dumb as everyone else. school because you wanted to. The work has not been so hard and I feel the teachers have been just great. I feel continued very fortunate to be able, to much news in the village publications. The Ford do it.” DR Motor Company has recalled over succeeding years. You, too, can make However, two early close to 45,000 workers, and friends, set an example for September releases a couple some leading economist your family, feel better decades later added special prophesy that 1931 will see about yourself by reaching significance to the holiday the end of the so-called that goal of a high school honoring the working class. depression, which now has diploma by stopping in at the Near Labor Day 1981, the gripped the land for close to Community School Office in News reported with a note of two years.” the High School at Maple optimism: “A slow but The cheerful forecast was Valley, ask for Ernie Jacoby steady upturn of business is a bit premature.. But two or call 852-9275. expected this fall,'according years later, Labor Day 1933 to leading financial brought an encouraging note ••CARD SHOWER" IS to Nashville News readers: “Postmaster General James PLANNED There will be a card Farley announced on Labor shower for Mary Irvin’s 98th Day that on September 30 the Ms. Sandy Osborn of birthday Wednesday, Sep­ payless furloughs of postal Okemos will become the employees will end, because tember 3. To join in bride of State Represen­ celebrating the occasion, he believes the nation is on tative Ernest Nash (Rthe road back to prosperity." cards may be mailed to her A memorable Labor Day, Dimondale) September 13. at Sunset Acres, 3506 The Rev. John Toth will Laurence Rd., Hastings indeed. officiate at the family 49058. ceremony at the Presbyterian Church of Dimondale. Ms. Osborn, 39, is em­ ployed by Delta Dental Plan THE OLD FASHIONED COUNTRY STORE of J Michigan. She is the ...in the Villoge of Nashville mother of two sons, age 18 and 19. Hours: Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10-5 Nash, a widower and the father of three, is seeing his "We cannot fourth term in the Michigan hide our House of Representatives. growing pride The 50-year-old lawmaker and former State Police in the ... officer is Vice Chairman of the House Public Safety Committee and serves on the Committees on Judiciary, Consumers and State Af­ fairs. Nash and his future wife will reside in Dimondale. Maple Valley Adult Education Department is now registering for the Fall Semester 1980-81 school year. Here is a second chance for those that had to leave school before they received their diploma. Many others before you have started over again from age 18 to 67. All it takes is your desire to come back to school and successfully complete the classes remaining on your program. For information and a From our readers FROM OUR READERS Attention MV -sports fans, Athletic Boosters Meeting, September 9, 7 p.m. Maple Valley High School cafeteria. Do to inappropriate federal, state and local funding, the Maple Valley Board of Education has been forced to make drastic cuts in the schools athletic program. Dueing the school board meeting on August 11, a group of concerned parents voiced their opinion con­ cerning certain ad­ ministration cuts. With the support of the school board, the Athletic Boosters have agreed to begin a fund drive in an attempt to raise enough money to reinstate all sports at Maple Valley for the entire school year. But in order to achieve this goal, we are asking you the public to get involved and support our drive. The school board has already reinstated all the fall sports that had previously been cut, with the un­ derstanding though, that if the Athletic Boosters are unable to reach their goal, .these sports will once again be dropped when existing funds are exhausted. We need the help of the entire community if we are to make this drive suc­ cessful. There will be an Athletic Boosters meeting September 9, at 7 p.m. in the High School cafeteria, to discuss various For more information, call Village Clerk's Office... 517-726-1429 NOTICE The Village of Nashville will be accep­ ting sealed bids on a 5 year contract for curb side Garbage and Trash pickup for the entire village. Specifications are available at the Village Clerk's office. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Nashville Village Clerk by Thursday, September 25 at 4:00 p.m. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. SUSAN M. CORKWELL NASHVILLE VILLAGE CLERK 01823248 Buck Contest ★ 1st Place — 10 oz. Graphlex Arrows (CUSTOM MADE) ★ 2nd Place — 6-4 Blade Wasp Cam-Locs ★ 3rd Place Gorman Lighted Sight Bar P SEPTEMBER 30th...Entry Deadline DATE NAME ^Thornapple General Store - Roar Lions Roar - FROM OUR READERS I wish to express my most sincere thanks to those who did such a great coverage on the Benefit Sale for the Nashville Christian Academy. My special thanks to Susan Hinckley who left “no stone unturned” in her writings. VILLAGE OF... VERMONTVILLE is taking applications for: Transfer Station OPERATOR 2 Saturdays per month 3rd Annual Rep. Nash to wed Maple Valley LIONS" We did appreciate her good work. Thanks so much for helping to make this Benefit Sale the great success it was. Yours truly, Isabelle Dean, chairlady and Thomas McGrail co-chairman ENTER NOW! Memories of the post, st employer in iheeoHy®' oy at that time, methods of raising the dollars needed. Everyone is urged to attend. You need not be a member. If the athletic program at MV has ever given you something, please attend and give a little something back. Your involvement is extremely vital. ■Thank you, Tom Joostberns Athletic Boosters President I I ADDRES I I PHONE NUMBER Entry Fee... *1.00 ASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 S. Main Nashville.Mich �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 3, 1980 — Page 6 Band Boosters still looking for a president The Maple Valley Band Boosters held their first meeting of the new school year on August 25, but without a new president. The election of a new president was one of the topics of discussion at the meeting. Karla Hale, the group’s new vice president, declined to accept the organization’s top office because she felt that it was a position which a man could handle better because of the manual labor involved during Vermontville Syrup Festival time and at the concesion stand which the boosters operate. It was expressed, at the meeting, that there are still people who could be asked to take the job; and meanwhile have former president Bill Shaw remain in the post until a successor could be elected. This was tabled until the Boosters next meeting. Besides Karla Hale, other new officers are Janice Filter, secretary; Judy Terpening, assistant secretary; Loretta Pixley, treasurer; Connie Briggs, assistant treasurer; and Dixie Brand, publicity. All former officers have offered to help the new of­ ficers to learn their jobs. Former officers, in addition to Shaw, are Betty Rogers, vice president; Janet Wawiernia, secretary; Barbara Fisher, assistant secretary; and Debbie Rozell, treasurer. In other business, the Band Boosters approved, by a vote of 5-4, giving $90 to purchase a half-page ad for the millage election. The request Nashville VFW 8260 & Auxiliary Penny Supper SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • SWISS STEAK • CHICKEN and BISCUITS Serving... 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Chairman... ALICE KING Custom HAIR STVLI11G for the donation was made by Janice Filter who was speaking on behalf of a group of parents. The upcoming Booster sponsored candy sale was another topic of discussion. Candy sales representative Wayne Powers showed the group many cands of candy and distributed samples. The Candy, to be sold by the Band Boosters, will be distributed to all band students on September 19. The candy bars will sell for 50 cents. Concession stand sales were discussed and most all items will remain at about the same price this year. Each officer will be in charge of the concession for one of the home games. All officers will meet at the concession stand September 3 to learn about the set-up proceedures and operation of the stand. At each Junior Varsity game, eight volunteers will be needed to woifc with an officer at the concession stand. Eleven'volunteers will be needed to staff the stand during varsity games, ex­ cept during the homecoming game when 14 woifcers will be needed. A person will be in charge of calling to schedule workers. Please notify an officer of Band Boosers if you are able to help in the concession stand during one. of the nine home games. Junior Varsity home games will start at 5:30 p.m. and will be held on Sep­ tember 4 and 25 and on October 2 and 16. Varsity games will be held at 7 p.m. September 12; 7:30 pan. September 19; 7 p.m. October 10; 7 p.m. October 24 (homecoming); and 7:30 p.m. October 31. Band Boosters heard a report on band camp, presented by ' Tracy Wawiernia, a senior at Maple Valley High School, and by Betty Rigers who also attended camp as the camp nurse. Both gave very good reports of the fun and the enjoyable site where they stayed. Janice Filter making a request for Mr. Watson, asked that the Band Boosters give each football player one free drink during each home game. However, that request was declined. At the present time, only the cheerleaders and the referees receive one free drink and the fnembership voted to change that to permit only the referees to get a free drink. The purpose of band boosters is to give support to the band and the band director, to purchase needed items and to help with band camp expenses. Any parent of a fifth through twelfth grader is a member of band boosters. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month in the band room. The next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. September 15 in the band room. If you have found extra items from band camp suitcases or if you have lost items during band camp, come to that meeting and see ifwe can find the mate to the missing sock or what ever. School night for Cub Scouting - Sept. 18 Start school with a whole new look. Come in today for a cus­ tomized cut that is right for you. Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0330 At 7 p.m. on Thursday, sports, citizenship, September 18, the Thor­ character development, _and napple-Grand District of the mental and physical fitness. West Michigan Shores Davis, along with Scout Council, Boy Scouts of District Executive Gary America is inviting boys in Lange, is hopeful that 1,037 the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades new Cub Scouts will register with their parents to attend during the one night roun­ School Night for Cub dup. Scouting at most all He pointed out that elementary schools in South because of tremendous Kent and Barry Counties. cooperation and coorDistrict School Night dination of school systems, Chairman, Robert Dhvis, School Night will be held the Superintendent of Wyoming same evening for all eleven Public Schools explained of the states Boy Scout that School Night is an op- Councils. portunity for these Stating that information youngsters and their parents flyers about School Night to learn about and become will be passed out during involved in Cub Scouting’s classroom hours from hours Program of hiking, crafts, September 11-18, he urged every boy to at least come down to his school that night and find out what Cub Scouting, now in its 50th year, is all about. Can You Sing, Dance or Strum?? Are You an Acrobat or a Comic?? Action-Ads participate in Nashville's... FRAMING AND CUSTOM MATTING service. Your photos, prints or.handiwork mounted, matted in color of your choice and framed. Reasonable rates. BILL RICHARDS STUDIO, 250 S. Main, Vermontville. Phone 726-1340. Hours: 10:00-5:00. Closed Mondays. Sept. 20th time: 4:00 p.m. Saturday place: Downtown Nashville DATE: CONTEST OPEN TO ALL AGES AND TALENT CATEGORIES. — CASH PRIZES AWARDED — REGISTRATION DEADLINE — SEPTEMBER 14th Contact David or Brinda Hawkins... Phone 852-0749 For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Stan Trumble All sorts of talented persons are needed to 1980 Harvest Festival TALENT SHOW BUDGET MEASURES - To cope with shrinking state revenues,, Governor Milliken has recommended the legislature end welfare for single people under 45 and tax all capital gains. These will be acted on as the legislature returns to session this week. AGING OPPOSITION - The state Commission on Services to the Aging has formally opposed the Tisch tax proposal which will be on the November ballot, saying it would lead to chaos in providing state and local services to older people. SPENDING CUT - According to the state Personnel Director, the state will avoid spending $8.5 million which had been budgeted for state employees’ health insurance costs due to a negotiated reduction in the rate of increase for insurance payments. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES - The Civil Service Commission has changed its rules governing political activities by classified state employees to conform to a 1976 state law, following a court ruling. Thus state employees may now run for public office or hold office in a political party. They still may not take any political actions while on duty in state jobs. ZONING RULING - The Court of Appeals has ruled that a court cannot compel city officials to answer questions concerning the reasons for denial of a request for rezoning. The court said rezoning is a legislative act and lacking any evidence of improper conduct, it would be constitutionally improper for a court to question that. BALLOT ENDORSEMENTS - Both the Republican and the Democratic state conventions have now taken the same positions on this fall’s ballot proposals: they support Proposals “B”, “C” and “E” (19-year-old drinking age, Coalition tax reform plan, income-tax increase for prison construction), oppose “D” (Tisch tax plan), and do not support “A”, the Smith-Bullard tax plan. SUBSTANCE ABUSE - The Office of Substance Abuse Services has reported that one out of every five people ad­ mitted to state-funded substance abuse programs during 1980’s first quarter was under age 20. This number of 4,204 included 283 children under age 13, many of whom were treated for problems resulting from another family mem­ ber’s substance abuse. FARM WORKERS - The Agriculture Department has reported that employment on Michigan farms during mid­ July was 2 percent higher than a year ago. Good weather prompted longer working days as both family members and hired workers put in more hours compared to last summer. CHARTER BOATS - The DNR is cracking down on operators of unlicensed Great Lakes charter boats, all of which have not had an annual safety inspection and may have hazardous structural damage. The DNR has already arrested four operators and is investigating 100 more. MOTOR HOMES AND CAMPERS FOR RENT: By day or week, deposit will hold. Call Vacation Rentals, 945-9101, Hastings. (9-24) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Maty Trumble Trumble Agency v4uto-Owners Insurance UfeHomeCarBusiness 778 S. Main, Vermontville Ph- (517) 726-0634 ( �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, September 3. 1980 — Page 7 Cub Scouts end of summer camp-out *1 77*B nis bmmJ, J 1 *I’knn« knn«^i ■ p*’’ a,*tnsifc|j * s*^’: s: is?*** s?*** ■ ■ Waa jap* 8®*A Wtaffiai • WfiM Mtupiaj IT sis-iuurtapiai ■nauMhi^ S 1 tykUht ■ S i I i oj-u: ihk ihs jnu is ■rewttifiiHsB II sri Bieieilmr<i iines’sttssiriei asete IFflEB Ik.to&tltr ibapsss«ito®ni tarnnijsstebsi ■j^iifitana^11 ID MIS • Ik ® jiaieri W Ute it1 Rgtei ■■■! ted! *P to fnan «h*N’ The third annual Cub Scout Campout was held Aug. 22-23 at the Don Steinbrecher’s with about 50 folks attending, including Cubs, Boy Scouts, leaders and parents. Tents were set up Thursday night so that we could get started Friday with the "fun”. Hayride was the first planned event. The kids and some unsuspecting parents left for a noisy hay throwing ride around the country block. The adults who learned what to expect last year volunteered to stay at camp and start supper while Scoutmaster Kesler and the Boy Scouts started the monkey bridge and laid out the compass patrol. When the kids returned they brought straw to share with those who didn’t get to go. Hungry Scouts gobbled a bushel and a half of corn roasted by Dave Finkler along with their supper. As dark set in the Scouts were divided into groups, each with a compass flashlight and directions leading to a “treasure”. They all located their treasure shortly after dark and returned to camp where the fire had been built-up in preparation for a campfire talent show. Dennis Priddy emceeded the show in which 5 groups performed nursery rhymes, demonstrations, & songs. Audience appreciation determined the fortune telling act of Group 1 led by Leonard Eaton & Mr. Cheeseman to be the “best of the bunch” earning group 1 a “bunch” of bananas. The best act, however, starred Pam Bishop, Jean Reid and Sharon Bishop assisted by Ken Meade but was not in­ cluded in the judging as it was too professional! Most of the boys bedded physical fittness activity with the Cubs. Later Scoutmaster Kesler and Leonard Eaton held a tote-nchip session showing the proper use of ax, knife and saw to the boys, while the adults cleared the camp and packed to leave. We all snacked on watermelon before leaving for home. Our sincere thanks go to the Steinbrecher family for allowing us to camp on their farm. Saturday, September 6-1:45 p.m. 4-H Drama Club presents, “Cupid on the Loose”, Oak Park, Charlotte. 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. repeat performances at Beach Market, Charlotte. Monday, September 8-7:30 p.m. Meeting to discuss nonlivestock 4-H projects at the Fair, and to plan future project activities. 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, September 10- 1-4 p.m. or 7-10 p.m. (identical sessions) “Sewing Magic” workshops and Fashion Show, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Reservations required by September 4, at the Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Wednesday, September 10-9:30-2 p.m., Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Thursday, September 11 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, September 12-9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, September 13 -10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 4-H Ride-A-Thon, Camp Francis, Charlotte (rain date - September 20). and June, Mrs. Ava Kroger Saturday, September 13 - Reservations for Flower and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arranging Workshop due at Eaton County Cooperative Extension Office. Todd and Ruth Ann. Mrs. Laurel Mathews Monday, September 15 - 9:30a.m. - 3:15 p.m. 4-HKey Leader returned Thursday from Training, Jackson. nearly a two week stay at Monday, September 15-7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fair Board Ingham Medical Hospital meeting, Fair office, Charlotte Fairgrounds. with a lung infection. Wednesday, September 17 - 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Horseback The Woman’s Club will Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard meet September 8, at 7 p.m. Hwy., Charlotte. for a salad and dessert at the Friday, September 19-9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Horseback Riding Methodist Church. for for Handicappers, Handicappers, Meadowview Meadowview School, School, Packard Packard Hwy., Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, September 20 - 10 a.m. - Noon, 4-H Flower Arranging Workshop, 4-H Building, Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, September 25 - 7-10 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Rink, Charlotte. Saturday, September 27 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Jr. Livestock “Buyers’ Appreciation Banquet”, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Parts of the routes may be a Tuesday, September 30 - 6:30 p.m. “Egg Extravaganza” at little rough for bikes. Kardel Hall, Charlotte 4-H Fairgrounds. Dr. Cal Flegal, Refreshments will be served MSU poultry specialist, will show how to make your own to participants all day long. omelet and crepe. Open to adults. Reservations and $1.50 For more information on due at Extension Office by September 19. the routes, contact Jan Tirrell (543-6278). Vermontville news By Ava Kroger Mrs. Bernice Adrion and Mrs. Lois Fisher visited Mrs. Velma Whitmore at Eagle last week. Last Monday Mrs. Fisher returned to her home in Escanoba but Mrs. Adrion will be here a while longer before returning to Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Starring, Jeff and Beth spent last weekend, August 23-24 at Cedar Point. Mr. Gary Reed entered Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids on August 23 and had plastic knuckle surgery on his left hand on Monday. He will be home in a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert BILL NAPIER — One Man Band — COUNTRY and BLUEGRASS Sept. 5th ONLY... 9:30 p.m. Rod’s Maple Leaf — VERMONTVILLE — SUPER BUY LADIES KNIT e SLACKS 100% Polyester Knit in sizes ... 8 to 18 A// the ONLY... $ft97 w PAIR These are another SPECIAL VALUE 'Kettety down about 11:00 but some night owls stayed up to tend the fire, talk and watch the awesome display of stars and shooting stars as the night was especially clear. Fathers Dave Finkler, Paul Kesler, Dennis Priddy, Jack Schaub, Elmer Cheeseman and Ken Meade cooked breakfast as is a campout tradition. The boys of Scout Troop 177 finished their monkey bridge while Mr. Meade conducted a EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Variety Store j 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852>9747 Carpenter have returned from a months vacation to visit their son Jim at Los Angeles, California. MrS. Mary Shaw was a Monday a.m. visitor of Mrs. Ava Kroger. ~ Mrs. Lucille Todd and her sister Mrs. Mildred Merrill of Florida and Sunfield visited several relatives and friends on Tuesday, in­ cluding Mrs. Elsie Offley Ride-a-thon trophy to be awarded By Connie Green, 4-H Program Assistant Someone will be the recipient of a special trophy to be awarded by the 4-H Special Riding Committee and it could be you! The person who collects the most pledges for the Ride-A-Thon to be held Saturday, Sep­ tember 13, will receive the trophy. Pick up a pledge sheet and start collecting now! Pledge sheets are available at the Cooperative Extension office and at several tack shops throughout the county. The event is open to any type of non-motorized transportation, not just bike and horseback riders. Walkers and “wheelers” (in wheelchairs, who might need help on the routes) are also welcome. The Ride-A-Thon will begin on the 13th with registration at Camp Francis, locatedjust south of Charlotte on Cochran Rd. Participants may register and begin anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. with the event concluding around 3 p.m. There will be 2 routes, one 4 miles and the other 7 miles long. Both routes will cover quiet country roads, farm land and wooded area. 4 RM 082780 Down Dome ^Values 4 oz.. POLIDENT Polident Tablets 60’s Bausch & Lomb Saline Solution 8o«- $H39 Daily Cleaner 11&OZ. or Lens Lubricant oz. Desenex & Spray Powder 27 «..... $-|69 Ointment •9oz-$-|39 Powder 1%OZ......... $"|09 Aqua Fresh Toothpaste 4’/< oz. Action-Ads CHILD CARE: Will give responsible, loving child care in my home in Nash­ ville. Two blocks from Fuller St. School. If preschooler, I have a happy 3 year old as playmate. As a once working mother myself, 1 know the importance of knowing your child is happy and well cared for in your absence. Con­ venient for working parent in Charlotte, Lansing or Hastings. No weekend care. Call 852-9810 anytime. RELIABLE SITTER NEEDED FOR 2 YEAR OLD: Second and fourth Wednesday each month, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. McDougal, 726-0443, Vermontville. Arrid Extra Dry Antiperspirant. or XX Extra Extra Dry Antiperspirant ' Dexatrim Extra Strength 20’8 $229 of o Polyvisol Circus Shapes Vitamins Massengil Disposable Twins Regular orr with Iron 100 ’s W®. $369 89* Simon Pharmacy ---ge \ '*7 / >2$^ HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5:30 PHONE 852-0845 NASHVILLE \ / '*7* �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday. September 3. 1980 Nashville Village Council - MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held August 14, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present Rizor, Hughes, Babcock, Tobias and Hinckley. Absent Helen Curtis. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The Public Hearing to hear Comments on the closing of East Alley between Cleveland St. and Phillips St. was called to order. No objections. Motion by Rizor supported by Hinckley to vacate East Alley between Phillips and Cleveland Street and copy of the attached resolution be sent to the Auditor General of the State of Michigan and also a copy of the same be filed with the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. All Ayes. Motion Carried. The following bids were presented and motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock that they be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All Ayes. Motion Carried. GENERAL WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell............. 81.71 Cons. Power (Office).. 83.07 Cons. Power (St. Lgt.) 830.45 Music Center.................. 6.50 Simon Pharmacy i .2.40 Maple Leaf Florist 16.00 Hastings Sanitary Service............ 1,575.00 Maple Valley Service. 100.00 Cadillac Overall Supply Co.......................... .70 Hastings Commercial Printer............... 86.30 Duane Hamilton Exc.. 787.50 Lions Club................. 25.00 Blue Cross ond Blue Shield 507.09 American Bankers Life 267.00 Michigan Bell (Water) .. 6.80 Michigan Bell (Sewer) . 19.70 Cons. Power (Water). 158.20 Cons. Power (Sewer) . 366.50 Nashville Hardware... 15.40 Lewis Schulze.............60.00 Carl's Markets............. 8.30 Total Communications. 15.00 Nashville Co-Op Elevator 16.50 Fisher Scientific Co. — 55.50 Silver Springs Water Co. 34.20 Hach Chemical Co...... 69.50 Haviland.................... 46.50 U.S. Postmaster........ 47.50 CARACE AND EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell ....... 47.99 Consumers Power ..... 51.32 Lass Motor Sales 12.12 Maple Valley Implement9.77 Nashville Hardware... 24.56 Hometown Lumber Yard99.75 Todd Automotive......... 2.00 Galesburg Lawn Equip. 52.12 Jerry's Battery & Tire Shop.........................200.05 Powers Shell.................. 9.50 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply.................... 119.09 Pace LTD.................... 105.20 Valley Indst. Products . 30.69 LIBRARY Nashville Hardware... 20.50 Village of Nashville .. 100.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell............ 26.70 Simon Pharmacy (Dry Cleaning)........ 15.70 Hastings Commercial Printers.............. ..29.20 Nye Uniform Co......... 130.20' General Electric........ ..13.20 STREET DEPARTMENT Hometown Lumber Yard ................. 98 St. Regis Paper Co 66.60 Rieth-Riley Const. Co. 202.90 Rieth-Riley Construction Co......................... 6,288.00 STREET DEPARTMENT Nashville Hardware... 24.57 PARKS DEPARTMENTS Hometown Lumber Yard95.00 Kent Oil Co.................... 27.60 Page 8 RESOLUTION TO VACATE EAST ALLEY BETWEEN PHILLIPS STREET AND CLEVELAND STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor that the due d ate for paying Village property taxes be extended t through September 19, 1980. All Ayes. Motion Camed. President Christiansen appointed Helen Curtis as chairman for our community on United Nations Day, October 24,1980. ... Ray Hinckley chairman of the Department ot Publ thaWt HiEt RinEtAeSn,deodn Atougvuasctat1e4.E 19t80A, ilthis bbotdy adoPphtlelhd a SRtesoltutiond vacate East Ailey between Phllhps Street and Cleveland Street in tthe Village of Noshv.lle, Barry County. M.ch.gan Works gave the DPW report. Bids were as follows for a back hoe: AIS Construction Equipment - John Deere ... 22,647.5 smaller John Deere . . 21,403.00 Caledonia Tractor & Equipment - Bobcat . . 20,721.60 Maple Valley Implement - New Holland .24,914.75 Paaso General Equip. Co. - General .20,242.00 Tools. .......... 2,466.60 Motion by Hinckley supported by Hughes to purcase the General back hoe for $20,242.00 and also purchase the equipment for $2,466.60. Money to be taken out of the equipment savings account. All Ayes, Motion Carried. . . , Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to advertise for bids to sell the 1971 White Industrial Tractor and the Ingersoll Rand Portable Air Compressor. Bids must be received by September 11 at 4:00 p.m. The Village of Nashville reserves the right to accept or reject any or all ll bids. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to instruct the Clerk to sign two letters to the Region 5 USEPA regarding garding the "As Bid Step 3 Construction Cost Estimate. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to instruct y Richard Wendt to send letter to the Regional rector of the USEPA to deny the 2nd protest from Clark Construction for the following reasons: 1. The protest was untimely. 2. The Village has carried out all of our responsibili­ ties concerning the M.B.E. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Attorney Richard Wendt and Bruce Kuffer, Engineer from Williams & Works were present. Mr. Ron Reece of Spadafore Realty of East Lansing was present to discuss a possible 80 acre residential and multi-family sub-division in the Village of Nash-ville. It was the general agreement of the Village Council that a good planned growth of the Village through a sub-division would be desirable. President Christiansen called a special meeting of the Nashville Village Council to be held Tuesday, August 19, 1980 at 8:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville for the purpose of meeting with Mr. Reece to discuss further the possibilities of a new sub­ division. Sgt. Gene Koetje gave the Police Report for the Month of July. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to termina­ tion probation for Walter Pincumbe effective August 23, 1980 which includes an $500.00 annual raise. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion to adjourn by Hinckley, supported by Tobias. ,no written objections to said proposed vacation have “"W been filed with the Village Clerk, NOW ,VED, that NOW THEREFORE. THEREFORE. BE BE IT IT RESOL RESOLVED, that Eost Eost Alley Alley between between Ph.lPh.llies Street and Cleveland Street in the Village of Nashville. Borry Countv Michigan, be ond the same is hereby vacated BBEE IIT T FFURTHER URTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk shall within thirty (of s)amayest after the adoption of this Resolution send a certified copy to the Auditor General of the State of Michigan and record a certified copy of same wiith the Register of Deeds for the County of (30 ) d a s B°Mov Moved by Calvin Rizor and supported by Raymond Hinckley that the above Resolution be adopted as read. . YEAS: Rizor, Hughes, Babcock, Tobias, Hinckley. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Helen Curtis. Dated: August 14, 1980 Nashville, Michigan I Susan M. Corkwell. Village Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Nashville Village Council, on August 14. 1980. Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk - MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING The special meeting of the Nashville Villqge Council held Tuesday, August 19, 1980 at 8:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Rizor, Hughes, Babcock, Tobias and Hinckley. Absent, Curtis. Minutes were taken by Susan Hinckley in absence of the Clerk. ' Purpose of the special meeting to meet with Ron Reece of Spadafor Realty of East Lansing to discuss further the possibilities of a new subdivision. There was much discussion on possible concessions the village could offer for the development of a subdivision. The two possibilities that were of major concern were running water and sewer service lines to the property and tax abatement. Since a portion of the 80 acres to be developed lies outside of the Village is was discussed that all land would have to be annexed to the village and also zoned for this type of development. Earl Wilson, who owns property on the North and west side of the proposed site was present to object to the development of a subdivision on this site. Mr. Wilson expressed his concern for his sugar bush and woodlot. No action was taken at this time. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Rizor to adjourn. Meeting adjourned. Harold Christiansen, President Date: August 28, 1980 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m. A Special Thank You ... To all of Those who helped make the Benefit Sale such a great success. Signed — ISABELLE V. DEAN & THOMAS P. McGRAIL, JR. Harold Christiansen, President Date: August 28, 1980 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk New sewing seminar - sewing magic A 3-hour seminar on new and unique pattern and sewing hints will be given on Wednesday, September 10, from 1-4 p.m. and again from 7-10 p.m., at Kardel Hall, Charlotte. H & R BLOCK INCOME TAX COURSE begins SEPT. 9th Thousands of people with spare time are earning money as tax preparers in the growing field of Income Tax Service. H & R BLOCK is offering a Basic Income Tax Course starting September 9th. Classes will be conducted in Hastings. For 12 weeks students will study all areas of tax preparation and receive actual experience in preparing in­ dividual returns. Experienced Block personnel will teach current laws, theory and application as practiced in their offices from coast to coast. There is a classroom lecture on each subject and practice problems at every level. The course is programmed to teach students increasingly complex tax problems as the student progresses. Students find the course interesting and challen­ ging. Anyone may enroll. There are no restrictions or qualifications of any kind. The course is ideally suited for housewives, college students, retired persons, or anyone wanting to increase their tax knowledge. While qualified graduates of the course will be offered job interviews, they are under no obligation to accept employment with H & R BLOCK. Many persons have, however, found this to be ideal for either seasonal or part-time employment. The tuition charged for this course includes all textbooks, supplies and tax forms necessary for completion of the school. Cash or installment plans are available. Certificates are awarded to all graduates who satisfactorily complete the course. Registration forms and brochures for the Income Tax Course may be obtained by writing P.O. Box 367, Hastings 49058 or by calling 945-3341 or 945-5345. Nancy L. Zieman, a the Extension Office. For Nancy Diuble or Ann Ross at leading sewing authority, further information contact. 543-2310. will teach the unique ways of “stitching seams” in pat­ terns so they seem to Men’s Invitational Slow Pitch “disappear”. New techniques such as sewing a Jiffy Collar, Butterfly Vest, Envelope Collar and Tube Flaps will be shown. Nancy will also demonstrate easy pattern alterations using Nashville, Ml. - Leach Logging Field wax paper and a tracing *65.00 ... plus 2 balls wheel. Nancy is the co-author of the Sew-Fit Manual and has recently finished editing a book containing the Sewing Magic techniques. She travels the country presenting sewing seminars to county extension groups, community college classes, and at store promotions. Maple Valley JayCee’s are conducting The 3-hour program is their 1st annual Goat Drawing, to take being sponsored by Eaton County Extension 4-H and place during the Harvest Festival. Family Living. This is a DRAWING with a different Registration and fee is twist. Every ticket purchased is to be required by September 4 at TOURNAMENT September 12,13 & 14 Call 852-9564 Give-A-Goat Action Ads BACK - TO - SCHOOL GARAGE SALE: Sept. 3 & 4, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Good clothing, furniture and misc. One mile west of Ver­ montville on Vermontville Hwy. at the Hartenburgs. placed in a person's name you would like to see own a goat. The tickets may be purchased from JayCee members, with part of the proceeds going to help support the little leagues. �The Maple Valley News Nashville. Wednesday. September 3. 1980 — Page 9 Individual learning pace featured at Christian Academy By noon Wednesday, 40 students had already enrolled at the Nashville Christian Academy and more children were arriving. The K-12 school, Nashville’s newest educational facility, will open its doors for the first time September 2. Located in the educational wing of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene on Fuller Street, the school is the culmination of months of planning and hard work by many individuals in the local community. The academy was recently-established by a coalition of three Nashville churches: the Nazarene, the. Baptist, and the Assembly of God. “We’re looking toward a favorable year (for the school),” commented Rev. Richard Wadsworth of the Church of the Nazarene Wednesday. He said that in addition to funds contributed initially by the three chur­ ches, the academy will be financed by student tuition, donations received through the Founders’ Club, and various community fund­ raisers. The latest such event, a benefit rummage sale, last week netted over $300 for the school. The Founders’ Club is comprised of individuals who have contributed $25 or more to help establish the academy. Since the last chance to become a founding member ends the last day of September, the club is rather an exclusive group, joked Rev. Wadsworth. He said the club memebers’ names (individuals and-or com­ panies) will be inscribed on a permanent plaque at the school. -Children at the academy will learn the traditional ^WWjpm ^►Wfehispwnijj ^lolosttBi«ihii iowlttaolfeta, byHindley, supportedbjUw^ idjoumed. taldtalw1! ustUJW) SminllW liipf Rev. Wadsworth and his wife, June, display the ties, in patriotic design, which will be worn by male students and teachers at the academy. On the table are bolts of yard goods purchased for the uniformmaking project. Three R’s in a unique new way. The school will offer a curriculm through A. C. E., a Texas-based Christina education program. “We will highly stress Literature, Science, Math, English, and Social Studies,” said Rev. Wadsworth. “And we would like to give the children a good understanding of political science.” Evidence of the patriotism the school will stress is everywhere: the official academy colors are red, white and blue. Miniature American and Christian flags serve as signal ban­ ners, and Stars-and-Stripes decorate the mens’ and boys’ ties which are part of the official class uniform. Instructors and students will dress uniformly in redand-navy outfits, with white shirts and dress. Male ap­ parel is available through the ACE program; girls’ and womens’ uniforms will be sewn from patterns and materials furnished by the school. In addition to the traditional Three R’s, the children will learn the new Three R’s, described as respect for authority, responsibility, and religious training and conviction. The ACE curriculum has been revised three times in its’ 10-year life, and there are now over 3,500 schools around the world using the unique learning method. Rev. Wadsworth and Rev. James Sherman, a former local Nazarene minister who will serve as principal at the academy, were in Texas last June for a 1-week crash course in the ACE program. They were among 137 in training that week at Lewisville, a Dallas suburb. “And those classes go on all summer long, so you can see how many are taking the (ACE) training,” commented Rev. Wadsworth. What makes the system unique is that each child, from beginner through 12th grade, moves at his own individual learning pace. Special workbooks for each plateau of each subject guide the child in an orderly Office. W nafioncoM ®® U The staff at the Nashville Christian Academy is, seated, from left: Becky Talley, junior-senior high teacher: Rev. James Sherman, principal and elementary teacher; Amy Putnam , elementary teacher.., Standing, from left: Peg Mater,, private music lesson instructor: Rev. Richard Wadsworth, superintendant-pastor; June Wadsworth, treasurer and apparel director. (Ms. Mater is not employed by the academy, but will be giving music lessons at the facility). Staff members not pictured are teachers' aides (Monitors): Kris Stairs, Elaine Eckman, and Sandy Zinger. learning process. “Basically, the students that need individual attention are the ones that will be helped (by the ACE program),” noted Rev. Wadsworth. “We have no ‘D’ students. The child has to make 80 percent on each pace to move on to the next level.” Pace is an important word in the ACE system; it represents one of 144 such steps in any given subjects over a student’s school life. Fundamental to the pace method is the academy’s Learning Center, which replaces the traditional public school classroom concept. In the Center, each child is seated at a specially - con­ structed private “offidte,’’ to aid his own concentration. In some cases, earphones and tapes will be used in several of the units for certain classes. Situated in his or her own “office,” each student completes problems and assignments in individual workbooks for each subject in the specified curriculum. When the youngster is satisfied he or she is suf­ ficiently versed in any given subject to pass to the next level of learning, a test is administered by the in­ structor with the student seated at a conventional classroom table. If the student passes, he •or she moves on to the next pace workbook. If, however, the youngster fails, the test, he or she must start again at the beginning of the current pace workbook. Self-testing at an open table helps the students make the decision about attempting the administered test that will move them to the next learning plateau. Each makes that decision individually. “Our teachers are called supervisors,”- noted Rev. Wadsworth. To see that students are moving forward at a well-rounded level, he explains, is the supervisor’s responsibility. The check would prevent, for example, a math “whiz” from moving ahead by passing multiple paces in that subject while failing miserably in others. In addition to the studies, children will also reach three levels of “privileges" based on their overall behavior. Rewards can include in­ creased break or recreation time. Each week, the academy will have at least a short­ distance field trip. Some trips will be as extensive as tours of Greenfield Village or excursions of area zoos, etc. Playground equipment will soon be installed at the school, and plans are now underway to reserve facilities at the “Y Center” in Battle Creek for recreational activities during winter months. Weekly chapel services will be conducted at the academy by participating ministers, speaking on a rotating basis. A library is being established at the academy, and donations of used bodes are being sought from local citizens. The volumes will be sorted and catalogued by Peg Mater, who is working as a volunteer library helper. She will also teach private music lessons at the school. The classes to study vocal or instrumental music are optional, and will be conducted Mondays and possibly Thursdays. In addition to Rev. Sherman, who will teach Grades 3 through 6, the staff includes Amy Putnam, teaching Kindergarten through Second, and Becky Talley, junior and senior high instructor. Teachers’ aides, known as monitors in the ACE system, will be Kris Stairs, Elaine Eckman, and Sandy Zinger. June Wadsworth is acting as treasurer for the academy and is also in charge of student attire. The Nashville Christian Academy is governed by an advisory committee com­ prised of six members - a minister and lay member from each of the three Cont. page 10 — Becky Talley, junior-senior high teacher at Nashville Christian Academy, admires uniform being sewn for her by June Wadsworth, right. Teachers and students will dress uniformly in navy and red, with white shirts for formal occasions. Male apparel is fur­ nished ready-made, but ladies' and girls' uniforms are being sewn by mothers using patterns and materials, under the direction of Mrs. Wadsworth and provided by the school. Katie, 6, (right), Kevin, 4, and Becky, 8, children of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Childs of Nashville, chat with elementary teacher, Amy Putnam, at Wednesday's regis­ tration day at the Nashville Christian Academy. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) (Ma �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 3. 1980 — Page 10 Christian Academy from page 9 Local youths win awards in state show earned a silver medal and was awarded Reserve Champion in Fitting and Showmanship for Registered Color Breeds, as well as a gold medal and Grand Champion in the Pleasure division and a s flver medal in Western and English Several Eaton County 4H’ers received awards at the 1980 State 4-H Horse Show, August 19, at Michigan State University. 445 members from 62 Michigan counties competed. “The pupose of the event was to give horse members a chance to compete against other 4H’ers from across the state”, says Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. Melissa Franklin of Lansing, was awarded a gold medal in Hunter Seat Equitation, and a silver in the Working Hunter Under Saddle division. Robin Heller, Grand Ledge earned a silver medal in her Western Pleasure class, while Steve Newman from Charlotte was awarded a bronze medal in the Stock Seat Equitation division and a silver in his Western Pleasure Class. Beth Parisian of Eaton Rapids By Allen Krizek, County Extension Director Two new wheat varieties are now available that offer much better yields than varieties that have been commonly planted in Michigan. Called Frankenmuth and Augusta, these soft white wheat varieties are the result of many years of • 24x32 • Painted steel sides and roof • (2) 7x9 Overhead doors • (1) 3'0” Steel service door • 8' Side *3,290 complete Contact Jerry 517-726-0079 TOP BONUSES ON JOHN DEERE BIG TRACTORS END SEPT. 15 GET $3,000 ON 4-WHEEL DRIVES UP TO $1,700 ON ROW-CROP TRACTORS Buy or lease any of the new John Deere Tractors listed below by September 15 and you’ll qualify for the top level John Deere Money bonuses shown. 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Eaton County fanners encouraged to plant two new wheat varieties Pole Built Garages walls Riding. Diana Poltorak from Charlotte was awarded a bronze medal for Western and English Riding in a Pony division, and a gold medal and Grand Champion in Western Pony Pleasure. Mary Ann Southworth of Grand Ledge earned a silver hp hp hp hp hp hp hp $3,000 $3,000 $1,700 $1,400 $1,200 $1,000 $ 900 $2,000 $1,600 $1,000 $ 800 $ 700 $ 600 $ 500 G&W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 selection and variety trials by several U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists and a multidisciplinary team of scientists at the Michigan State University Agricultural Experiment Station. Russell Freed, MSU visiting plant breeder, believes that about 150,000 acres of Michigan’s wheatlands will be planted to Frankenmuth and Augusta this fall. “These represent a new class of varieties in yield potential,” Freed says. “Both have very good yield stability, having consistently outperformed other wheat varieties in trails throughout the state and past six years. ” The two varieties are expected to establish a new standard for yield among Michigan wheat varieties. Tests show an average yield of 61.5 bushels per acre, but some growers have repor- tedly recorded yields as high as 115 bushels per acre this summer. According to Allen Kirzek, Eaton County Extension director, certified seed of both varieties is available from certified seed growers and county elevators. However, in view of somewhat limited seed availability, contacts with seed suppliers should be made early. Before the harvest time rains there was enough Frankenmuth and Augusta under certification to plant only % of the state’s wheat acreage. As for all wheat seed the grain should be seed treated to protect from diseases. A combination of Thiram and Carboxin continue to be one of the best treatments available. Research at M.S.U. has indicated that this treatment will not damage germinated seed. Shannon Childs, 12, an 8th grader, tries out one of the private "offices" which replace conventional desks at the Nashville Christian Academy. With Rev. Wadsworth, superintendent-pastor, he examines one of the pace workbooks that are part of the ACE curriculum. The 42 individual "office" units were designed and constructed under the direction of Ben Mason. Students may decorate private bulletin boards within; units close and fold for storage. Flags are used for signals that supervisor or monitor help is needed. founding churches. Seving on the board from the Church of the Nazarene are Rev. Richard Wadsworth and Linda Hamilton; from the Assembly of God, Rev. Robert Taylor and Tom Goodman; and from . the Assembly of God, Rev. Robert Taylor and Tom Goodman; and from the Nashville Baptist, Rev. Don Roscoe and Larry Gonser. 4-H drama club to perform at ‘Frontier Days’ “Cupid on the Loose” will be the first production of the Eaton County 4-H Drama Club. There will be three performances of the one-act play on Saturday, September 6, during Frontier Days. The firstshow will be at 1:45 p.m. in Oak Park with other shows at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Beach Market, Charlotte. The play promises to be an entertaining comedy of a mischievous young boy who gets involved in the world of romance. The cast includes: Tom Potter as Cupid; Henry, played by Paul Shipman, Sylvia played by Carol Lautner; the Policeman played by Cheryl Lautner; and Molly, played by Hope Cotton and Amy Hawkins. Sue Willard and Lori Pruden are co-directors and Ann Harris is serving as advisor. All cast and crew members are from Charlotte. The Drama Club is still looking for new members who are 12 years old or older. No experience is necessary and you need not be a present 4-H member. For more information, contact Connie Green at the Ex­ tension Office (543-2310) or Paul Shipman (543-6282). Waterfowl hunter’s meeting By Allen P. Krizek, County Extension Director The second Annual Waterfowl Hunter’s Con­ ference will be held on Saturday, September 6th from9:30a.m. to4:30p.m. at the MSU Natural Resources Building, located on the southwest corner of Farm Lane and Wilson Road on the MSU campus in East Lan­ sing. The morning program will feature sportsmen clubs’ representatives and wildlife biologists who will discuss how waterfowl hunters can improve waterfowl hunting in Michigan. Talks, demonstrations, and a short field trip will help water­ fowlers learn how to create, manage, and protect waterfowl and waterfowl habitat either as individuals or as members of organizations interested in conserving waterfowl. The afternoon program will be devoted to helping waterfowl hunters improve their skills and will feature workshops on calling, using steel shot and identification on the wing and in hand. Instructors for these workshops are recognized experts in their fields, and include Tom Royster, nationally recognized expert on steel shot, and Marv Johnson, wildlife biologist and noted teacher of waterfowl calling. Foxes celebrate 25th year An open house in honor of the 25th wedding anniversary for Les and Virginia Fox, of 171 N. Main of Vermontville, will be hosted by their children, Becky of Lansing, Michael and Donald of Vermontville, Sat­ urday, September 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Center on M-50, west of Lake Odessa. All relatives and friends are invited. No gifts pl please. EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties OFFERING COMPLETE ... WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE CARD OF THANKS A very special thank you to Drs. Baxter and Myers. Also, third floor nurses and nurses aids for my care at the time of my surgery and stay at Pennock Hospital. Thanks to my family and friends for calls and cards. God’s blessing always. Gayion Fisher RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Dick Ewing - Owner 726-0088 WE’VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BEST I i 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. September 3. 1980_Page 11 Sports Cross Country team looks strong — The 1980 Cross-Country season is drawing closer and the Maple Valley Lions are looking stronger than ever. The Lions will open at the Bellevue Invitational Saturday, September 16, which features 25 schools. Returning from last year’s squad will be senior Dan Hoffman, captain; senior Mike Trumble; junior Randy Beachnau; junior John Mater; and sophomore Dan Halsey, captain. Along with the five returning lettermen will be newcomers junior Tim Tobias, senior Todd Braden, Sophomore Todd Pontius, freshman Scott Aldoffor and 7th grader Marty Smith. With the strong nucleus of returning lettermen, the Lions are looking toward a super season. The Lions schedule will be as follows: Sept. 6, Bellevue Invit., away, 10:00; Sept. 11, Carson City, home, 4:30; Sept. 16, Olivet, away, 4:30; Sept. 25, Central Montcalm, home, 4:30; Oct. 2, Montabella, away, 4:30; Oct. 4, Wayland Invit., away, 9:15; Oct. 7, Bellevue, home, 4:15; Oct. 9,’ Lakeview, away, 4:30; Oct. 14, Lakewood, away, 4:15; Oct. 16, Saranac, home, 4:30; Oct. 23, Portland, home, 4:30; Oct. 25, Regionals, away; Oct. 28, T.C.A.A. Lakeview, away; Nov. 1, State Finals. All home meets will be run at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course, thanks to Mr. Bill Hecker. Come up and help support the Lions Cross­ Country Team this year. School News Going back to school... it’s fun Courses.” Those were the words of one adult who found that returning to school to get that coveted diploma was a worthwhile endeavor. You, too, can improve your job opportunities or just gain the personal satisfaction that would come to you and your family upon receiving your high school diploma. Contact Ernest Jacoby, Maple Valley Community School director, at 852-9275 for all the details. Would you like another opportunity to get your high school diploma, or to take some courses to develop vocational or clerical skills? Getting started is as easy as dialing 852-9275 and talking to Maple Valley Community School Director Ernest Jacoby. Here are the words of one person who did: “I have really enjoyed Athletic passes going to night School. It has not only given me an op­ now on sale portunity to get my diploma, Adult and student fall but is has also enabled me to athletic passes are now meet a lot of interesting available in Maple Valley people from our com- High School office. The munities. “Lion Pass” will admitt the “It has been a challenge to holder to all fall athletic have to really put my events (7-12 grades). The thinking cap back on after all adult season ticket is being these years.” sold for $14.00 and the' student season ticket for $8.00. You Can “I decided to finish school because I would like to make something of my life. I am sincerely grateful for this once in a lifetime chance as a participant in the Maple Vailed Adult Education Phone 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads! 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Topics will be covered in small group sessions ac­ cording to age and interest and will include diet, insulin, camp, dating, sports and other subjects of interest to the group. Dealing with stress and the importance of Page, M.A., Lansing; Carol registration is September 9. exercise are two subjects Dacko, B.S., Southgate, and Pre-registration forms may that will be emphasized. Thomas Burns, M.D., Ph.D., be obtained from the Separate sessions for Holland. American Diabetes parents - also with the ex­ Swimming for the youth Association, 6131 West Outer perts - will cover diabetes will conclude the day’s ac­ Drive, Detroit 48235 or by management in growing tivities. calling the office at (313) 342­ youth, the emotional side of The cost, which includes 9333. diabetes, and many the luncheon, is $5.00 for one This program is one of a problems facing the newly- person, $10.00 for two in the series being held in the diagnosed diabetic and his family, and $3.00 for each various regions of Michigan. family. The next one will take place additional person. Two movies will be shown: The deadline for pre- in Grayling on September 27. a film of summer camp, Just a Bunch of Happy Kids and No 'Sugar Coating about diabetic youngsters on a ski trip — learning about themselves and each other and their diabetes. Discussion leaders will be NEW LOOK Howard Comstock, M.D., Lansing; William B. Weil, NEW FALL & WINTER HOURS Jr., M.D., Lansing; Patty Salisbury, R.N., Lansing; Mon.-Tues.-Wed. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cheryl Skinner, R.D., Thursday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lansing; Mrs. William Ryan, Port Huron; Bob Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PAT’S F Sugar Hut Cafe Has a and ... (Remember the pre-game Specials ... Soil test for wheat planting Farmers that are making arrangements for fall wheat planting should not forget to soil test to determine fer­ tilizer needs. Soil tests should be taken every three years for efficient fertilizer use. The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service advises farmers to take at least 20 soil borings per area tested to a depth of 8 inches or plow depth. After the soil borings are thoroughly mixed, bring a pint of the soil to the Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. The soil will be Starting at 4:00 P.M.) tested at the Michigan State University Soil Testing Laboratory and the results will be returned by mail. The fee is $4.00 per sample. Sat. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. / Sun. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. — Earlier Hours for Deer Season Private Parties - Banquets and Clubs! NEW MONDAY thru HOURS: SATURDAY Meet Bobbie • Sculptureci Nail Technician • Licensed Manicurist From front page — Nashville Council project. - Approved installation of a new roof on the porch of Putnam Public Library. - Opened the tabled four bids, ranging from $20,000 to $5,280. for demolition of unused 85,000-gallon water tower in Putnam Park. The 1892 landmark is considered unsound due to a crumbling foundation. Nashville is now served by a 400,000-gallon water tower built in another part of the village during a 1975 municipal water system expansion. Bids were tabled because two did not indicate how the 86-ft. standpipe would be dismantled. A decision will be made .following clarification. Harvest Festival booth, and the Friends of the Library will conduct a book sale on the lawn of Putnam Public Library. A harvest poster contest for school children is also in the planning stage. Although this year’s celebration will not. coincide with Maple Valley’s annual homecoming, as it did in 1979, the MVHS Lions will be hosting a home football game Friday evening during the festival. Another coin­ ciding weekend activity will be a golf tournament at the new Mulberry Fore course in Nashville. A Saturday evening Harvest Dance at the Nash­ ville Fire Barn will cap the traditional festival activities. > Trained by Ricardos & the Nail Garden ...in Lansing Help stop your noils from chipping or breaking. Reg. *45.00 Help stop biting your nails. Lasts for months. ORGANIC SCULPTURED NAILS $*>7/50 Liquid NAIL WRAPS®5?50 MANICURES ’"= ft 55°° SPECIALS GOOD THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30th KIDS!!... FREE MAGIC SHOW Get your BACK-TO-SCHOOL HAIRCUT at Razor's Edge and receive ticket to see the ... Missing the Summer Sun? TRY THE... 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Homeowners can help make self-powered tran­ sportation more pleasant, as well as economical, by trimming trees and shrubs that overhang sidewalks and roadways. a Removing few overhanging limbs or cutting back on overgrown shrub can turn a sidewalk from an obstacle course to a wide avenue for a pleasant stroll, suggests Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director. Trees like willows, with their weeping habit of growth, are especially likely to cause CALF GROWENA organisms invade the rest of the plant. Pruning wounds, even large ones on trees, need no first aid treatment, he notes. You can dab them with wound paint for cosmetic purposes—to darken the cut surface but this isn’t necessary. In a month or so the freshly exposed wood will weather to a soft barn­ wood gray. ‘Stain Out’ now available The complete fast growth grower ration. For dairy calves 3 to 6 months, this complete ration helps speed early rumen development for improved digestion and helps promote fast, solid growth. M Purina... planning tomorrow with research today FARMER’S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings problems for passers-by; but any landscape plant near a walkway or bike path can encroach upon it. * When cutting back these plants, be sure to use proper pruning tools and techniques, Krizek advises. Remove a branch or limb where it joins the next larger branch or the plant’s trunk. Make cuts flush with that branch or stem — stubs may let insects and disease Ph. 945-9926 PURINA CHOWS By Margaret Ann Ross, textiles specialist at Extension Home Economist Michigan State University, An “at your finger tips” and author of “Stain Out”. home remedy guide for “No more paging through removing all types of stains lengthy and cumbersome from all kinds of washable bulletins to locate the right fabrics is now available from procedure for a specific Eaton County Cooperative stain. Information in “Stain Extension Service office Out” is listed in an easy-toThe new bulletin, ap­ read chart.” propriately titled “Stain To order “Stain Out”, call Out”, highlights 40 common Ann Ross, Extension Home household stains and stain Economist in Eaton County, removal procedures. at 543-2310. Ask for Ex­ “We designed this tension Bulletin $-1402. bulletin to make it easy to Single copies are free to use,” says Isabel Jones, Michigan residents. Extension clothing and How to prevent milldew Eliminating the conditions that encourage the growth of molds is the best way to prevent mildew from for­ ming, according to Ann Ross, Eaton County Ex­ tension Home Economist. These conditions are warmth and dampness. September Savings on WEEKS INSULATION TWO -ONLY-’3 BLOWN INSULATION $459 Per30 lb- Bag While Supply Lasts CASH & CARRY Reserve blower today and do it yourself or call us for installation ft information, n - HOMETOWN In homes, molds that cause mildew grow on anything from which they can get enough food. Cotton, linen, rayon, silk, wool, leather, wood and paper are jtrime targets. Keeping closets, dresser drawers, basements and other areas as clean and dry as possible will help prevent mold from growing. Musty odors are a sign of mold growth. Musty odors usually disappear if the air is well heated, dried and cir­ culated. Poorly ventilated closets get damp and musty during long spells of wet weather, and articles stored in them are likely to mildew. Im­ prove the ventilation by opening closet doors, hanging clothing loosely so that air can circulate and using a fan to renew the air. For further information, contact the Cooperative Extension Office in Eaton County (543-2310). . Volunteers needed! The 4-H Horseback Riding for Handicappers programs Fall Session is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Sep­ tember 10, at Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. It is to be held from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to groom horses, assist riders and to babysit. For more information or if interested in volunteering, please contact Connie Green at the Cooperative Extension office, 543-2310. YOUR FULL SERVICE ACTION-ADS LUMBER YARD WANTED: Suzuki RM125 in good condition, 1975 or jiewer. 852-9691, Nashville. WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) DELIVERING - PLANNING- ESTIMATING - SAVING Call and Compare...852-O882 n Nashville -1 block East on the tracks LaMAZE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES are now being offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram, Mulliken Rd., Charlotte, (tfn) Bobbie Weller, licensed manicurist at Razor's Edge. (Reminder photo) Razor’s Edge Hair­ designers, 112 E. Court St., have expanded their services to include a licensed manicurist. Ken Mingerink, owner, announced that Bobbie Weller, who recently moved to the Vermonville area, has joined the staff. She is a sculptured nail technician and a licensed manicurist. She received training. through Ricardos and the Nail Garden in Lansing and formerly worked for the Gallery of Hair Design in Okemos. Among the new services offered will be applications of organic nails, liquid nail wraps and manicures for men and women. Local H & R Block manager attends income tax seminar Mrs. Iva Strimback, who owns and operates the H & R Block offices in Hastings and Nashville, recently attended an income tax seminar in Grand Rapids. The seminar was conducted by Block instructors from throughout Michigan. The seminar, Iva Strimback said, is part of a con­ tinuing educational program developed by H & R Block managers. The seminar provides a direct link between managers and the National Research Department which con- tinually monitors current tax legislation and its effect on the taxes you pay. The subjects taught were Farms-Business with ad­ vance depreciation. The subjects were taught by lecture and problem solving sessions with each par­ ticipant working on sample situations to arrive at the best possible tax advantage for the taxpayer she said. Also in attendance were Virginia Henion and Bill Roush who work for Iva Strimback during tax season. Phone 945-9554 tor Want-Ads Notices, and or News items Time for a cut that's easyto-care-for! In the rush to classes and football games, you don't have much time to spend on yourself. We sug­ gest a modified wedge that curies slightly on the ends and holds its shape no matter where you go! "The Mirrors image" „xiie miuom luiaae.. — NASHVILLE — 517-852-9192 RESOLUTION TO VACATE EAST ALLEY BETWEEN PHILLIPS STREET AND CLEVELAND STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, RARRY COUNTY, Ml. WHEREAS, on August 14, 1980, this body adopted a Resolu­ tion that it intended to vacate East Alley between Phillips Street and Cleveland Street in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan and, WHEREAS, no written objections to said proposed vacation have been filed with the Village Clerk, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that East Alley between Phillips Street and Cleveland Street in the Village of NashNash­ ville, Barry County, Michigan, be and the same is hereby vacated. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk shall within thirty (30) days after the adoption of this Resolution send a certified copy of same to the Auditor General of the State of Michigan, and record a certified copy of same with the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. Moved by Calvin Rizor and supported by Raymond Hinckley that the above Resolution be adopted as read. YEAS Rizor, Hughes, Babcock, Tobias, Hinckley NAYS None ABSENT Helen Curtis Dated: August 14, 1980 Nashville, Michigan I, Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Nashville Village Council, on August 14, 1980. Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. September 3. 1980_ Page 13 More teenage girls starting to adopt nonsmoking lifestyles • ft->::*• •* 8 ttllt Ik* , „ j ® J1111 «fei ty [ ’W M- SISI During the entire history of this nation, smoking among men has exceeded tthat among women. In every age category. Now teenage girls have reversed that historical pattern. Significant as this is, says the American Lung Association, it is not quite as disturbing as it seems. Smoking rates among most teenagers are 'actually dropping. However, the rater for boys is dropping faster than that for girls. For the first time ever, this means more girls than boys are smoking — 1.7 million girls, 1.6 million boys. Traditions — including smoking patternss — are changing for teenage girls,, says the American Lung Association. Studies show girls care more than boys about what is socially desirable and need more reasurance. Though overall smoking rates for teens are declining, there is an exception. For 17and 18-year-old girls. Their rates are on the rise. According to the. 1980 Surgeon General’s report, though, new studies suggest that even the pattern of increased smoking among older teenage girls is beginning to level off and probably can be expected to decrease over the next few years.” The pattern is quite the opposite for marijuana smoking. Rates among teenagers are on the rise. Surveys in the Surgeon General’s report indicate that as many as 30 percent of 17- and 18-year-old girls are smoking marijuana. For boys, the rate is even higher, 40 percent, higher than it has ever been for cigarette smoking. According to the lung association, recent research indicates the effects of marijuana smoking g on the lungs may be even more gy damaging than cigarettes. Teenagers who smoke cigarettes, says the Surgeon General’s report, are much more likely than nonsmokers to use marijuana as well as hashish and stronger drugs such as heroin and cocaine. Almost 70 percent of teenage cigarette smokers in one survey reported using marijuana and-or. hashish, while only 17 percent o,f nonsmokers did. did. As As for for the the nonsmokers stronger drugs, 26 percent of the cigarette smokers used them, but only 4 percent of nonsmoking teenagers used jlrugs. Many Many lung lung associations associations sponsor programs to help younger children younger children and teenagers value their own bodies and keep their lungs smoke-free for a lifetime. Inhaling any kind of smoke assaults the lungs and bombards its defenses a against infection and disease. For teenage girls especially, learning to assert themselves to enhance their own interests and wellbeing is a skill they are beginning to practice more often. Adopting a nonsmoking lifestyle, says the American Lung Association, is one way a teenage girl can start taking responsibility for her future as an adult woman. If a woman smokes while she is pregnant, says the American Lung Association, she can retard the rate of growth of the fetus in her womb. She also increases the risk of spontaneous abortion or death of her infant soon after it is born. “Sufficient amounts., of oxygen are essential for human life,” says Lewis B. Clayton, M.D., director of medical affairs of the MEN’S Slow Pitch SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT September 6 & 7 of the... Vermontville Village diamond Class C&D teams only - No rosters. *65.00 and 2 Balls Contact Jerry Carpenter 517-726-0079 Auto Service CENTER • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) ■X ■ Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 American Lung Association. “Before birth, birth, the developing fetus also needs enough oxygen to grow normally.” Carbon monoxide is one of thegases in cigarette smoke, Dr. Clayton says, that diminishes the amount of oxygen in the red blood cells — both in the mother and in the fetus. According to the 1980 Surgeon General’s report, more smokers’ babies are smaller than nonsmokers’ babies. In all dimensions. Though normally propor­ tioned, the former are lighter and smaller, characterized by an ab­ normally short length from the top of their heads to their heels. The babies, says the report, appear to have fewer cells in their bodies and a reduced demand for oxygen. The growth-retarding effects of smoking are at­ tributed to fetal hypoxia, a dificiency of oxygen. Some studies also show that subtle alterations in the manternal supply of essential nutrients occur as a result of smoking. In one study) concentrations of amino acids, which are essential for life, were reduced significantly in the blood of women who smoked during pregnancy compared with those who did not. Children of mothers who smoked ’during pregnancy continued to be smaller than normal when measured as long as eleven years later. Further, many of the studies indicate that the children are more likely to have measurable deficiences in long-term growth, in­ cluding intellectual and emotional development. Neurological abnormalities are more frequent: and the children show greater irritability and general disinterest. From hundreds of studies, the Surgeon General’s report Harvest aid for dry bean growers An unusually moist growing season has resulted in excessive vine growth on the dry beans in Eaton County. The bushy growth will likely delay harvests and interfere with other farming operations. The Environmental Protection Agency has recently approved the use of the chemical herbicide Paraquat for a desiccant of concluded that “maternal smoking can be a direct cause of fetal or neonatal death in an otherwise normal infant.” Maternal smoking during pregnancy also correlated with higher rates of sudden infant death, where the baby died sud­ denly of no apparent cause. “Babies deserve the best,” says Dr. Clayton. “And the Christmas Seal people want to encourage women to provide the most health­ enhancing environments for their children, both those already born and those about to be. That means providing an environment free from the effects of smoking.” MEMBER NHWAper dry beans during the period not fit into every dry bean Association - Founded 1885 of August 15 to October 15. operation. According to Allen Krizek, Krizek advises growers to Eaton County Extension carefully evaluate the Director, the use of condition of their fields, their Paraquat will provide for an daily harvest capabilities, earlier harvest, eliminate and the scheduling of other weeds and promote easier farming activities before Maple Valley News harvesting, and promote using Paraquat. If the newly Nashville, Michigan. uniform field dryness. registered material is to be Published weekly, delivered Krizek, however, cautions used, Krizek suggests by Reminder Delivery growers that Paraquat will treating only a portion of the Service and thru Post Office. planting. Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Publisher, J-Ad For additional information Graphics Inc., Inc Hastings, contact the Extension office Mich. Subscription rates. or your local farm chemical $7.50 per year. Barry and dealer. Eaton Counties $7.50 also. shaking the damaged plants to knock the worms to the ground. An insecticide spray is needed when there are 15 or more worms per row-foot during pod fill or when about 25 percent or more of the leaves have been damaged. 2O5’/2 S. Main St., Nashville Recommended in­ secticides include (Located in rear of Curtis Craft Center) Malathion, Sevin, Guthion, Lannate or Nudrin, and Dipel or Thuricide. For additional information, contact the Eaton County Extension Office. Ollrand GAS or WOOD and COAL Another bean pest By Allen Krizek, County Extension Director The green clover worm has been detected in soybeans and dry beans in Eaton County. The Cooperative Ex­ tension Service urges growers to check fields for damage by looking for holes in the leaves. County Ex­ tension Director, Allen Krizek, says the worms are difficult to spot on the leaves and therefore suggests NASHVILLE HEATING Sales and Service COMFORT-AIRE — NEW INSTALLATIONS — Old Replaced • Old Repaired Eaton County youths place at state poultry contest Four Eaton County 4-H’ers earned honors at' the Michigan 4-H Poultry Judging and Showmanship Contest held August 21, at Michigan State University. Gary Binkowski of Eaton Rapids won first place in the Junior carcass judging class, as well as in the Junior fitting and showmanship division. Marly Binkowski took first place in the In­ termediate carcass juding division. Faith Wells from Vermontville won second place in the Junior carcass judging class, and Nyle Wells took second place in the Senior carcass judging division. Family planning clinic scheduled The Barry-Eaton District Health Department an­ nounces its Family Planning Clinic schedule for Sep­ tember. Clinics will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Health Department, 220 W. Court Street. An ap­ pointment can be made by calling the Health Depart­ ment, 945-9516. Walk-in hours each Tuesday and Friday, 10:00 - 4:00. Teens welcome, no parental per­ mission required. No charge. (9-26) “The purpose of the event was to give the youths a chance to sharpen their poultry raising skills and'to test their judging abilities”, says Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. Gas Conversion Burners - AVAILABLE FOR ALL UNITS - (517)852-9231 I GEORGE HERMENITT Community Events . . Carl's Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl's NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! Salad smorgasbord at St- Mary’s Parish Center, Marshall, Michigan Sunday, Sept. 7,12 p.m. ‘til 3 p.m. St. Mary's Parish, Marshall, will join in the festivities associated with the annual Historic Homes Tour by presenting a refres­ hing Salad Smorgasbord at the Parish Center, Sunday, September?, from 12:00 p.m. 'til 3:00 p.m. A large selection of gourmet salads and home baked breads will be available for $3.00 - adults, and $1.50 - children 6-12, and children 5 years and under free. Beverages are included in these prices. Home Tour visitors will be able to sit down, relax and enjoy the smorgasbord in the air conditioned Parish Center, located on West Green Street at the corner of S. Eagle St., one block south of Michigan Avenue. • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. September 3.1980 — Page 14 Live strength to be Maple Valley Lions' Football forte in 1980 There isn’t any high stakes gambling going on at Maple Valley — please don’t get the wrong idea. But Lion Head Coach Dan Watson makes no secret of the fact that his team’s 1980 fortunes are definitely “on the line.” 12 returning letterwinners will be largely concentrated in the offensive and defen­ sive lines and Watson is making no secret of the fact that the trenches will be the strength of his team. “We knew our lines were going to be strong already last year,” speaks an en­ thused but realistic coach. “You have to have a strong line to make everything else Seniors Allen Wells, Jim Travoli, Gordy Gardner, and Newman Maurer are looking “outstanding” with their line work and center Brian Chaffee has already shown impressive improvement over last season. Adding his second team All-Conference talents to the middle will be tackle Mark Siple. Junior Tom Brooke, who lettered as a sophomore last season, also shows big promises. Another returnee who received Ail-Conference attention last season is Terry Pierce at safety. Joining Pierce at safety will be the fleet Jeff Beebe who is by far the fast man on the team according to Watson. At six-foot-one,’ 170 pounds, Beebe will also be the hope of the backfield where the Lions may be the most susceptible. Senior Pierce and junior Walter Maurer are looking good at quarterback and will direct a mostly ground at­ tack on offense. Joining Beebe in the backfield will be returnee Mark Sutfin who, Watson states, is “looking really good” with his cannonball running style. Though young, inex­ perienced, and small, the attitude of the 1980 Lions seems to be typified in the (From left to right) Front row: Marlon Sparks, Mark McMillen, Mark Sutfin, Terry rry Pierce, Rodney Godbey, John Pomeroy, Ross Nichols. Second row: Dave Thomas, Gordie Gardner, Jeff Christiansen, Brian Hill, Bruce Carmoney, Newman Maurer, Steve Hummel. Third row: Jeff Beebe, Tom Brooke, Mark Siple, Glenn Godbey, Walt Maurer, Bruce Conklin, Phil Miliouse. Fourth row:: Dion Villanueva, Brian Chaffee, Alan Wells, Don Morawski, Ray Pufpaff, Jim Travoli, T.R. Myers-mgr., Joe Hummel-mgr. Back row: Julius Maurermar Coach Dan Watson, Coach Steve MacDonald, Scott Villanueva-mgr. ” play of junior John Pomeroy who has been working out at linebacker. Watson doesn’t even know exactly where his hardest worker will play but promises, “we’re going to find a spot for him.” Watson and Assistant Coach Steve MacDonald expect TriCentral Athletic (Maple Valley News photo) Association dominantion to come from Portland this vear with Lakeview, Mon­ abella, and the Lions fighting it out for runnerup spot. The Lions meet Lakeview in their first home game on September 12 and tangle with Montabella and Por­ tland in away contests on October 3 and 17. Junior varsity coaches Dave Doozan and Guenther Mittlestaedt complete the coaching staff. School's open - drive carefully School age kids are active, fun-loving kids who'll sometimes dart out into streets without thinking! An average of five school­ aged children were killed or injured daily in pedestrian, traffic accidents last year in Michigan and most of those mishaps could have been avoided if motorists and pupils followed proper safety measures, reports Automobile Club of Michigan. “Few things are more tragic than a young life being taken in a needless traffic accident,’* stated Robert Cullen, Auto Club’s Safety and Traffic Engineering manager. Auto Club is conducting its annual “School’s Open — Drive Carefully” campaign to help combat child pedestrian accidents. “Traffic accidents are the major cause of death for children aged one to 14,” said Cullen. “Last year, nearly two-thirds of the 1,879 Michigan pedestrian deaths and injuries to school-aged children occurred to youngsters aged five through nine. This fall, there will be 125,000 kindergarteners going to school for the first time. There also will be almost ' one million elementary school pupils crossing streets, roads, and highways. Nearly nine of every 10 pedestrian accidents in­ volving children occur during daylight, dusk or dawn-— the hours when many are going to or from school. “While teachers, traffic engineers, researchers and law enforcement officials have concerned themselves with child pedestrian problems for years, the responsibility for a child’s traffic safety education must be carried by his parents,” said Cullen. “Begin 'teaching your younGster when he begins to maximum visibility. walk; don’t wait for him to —Instruct children always* go to school to learn to be a to use the sidewalk or to face safe pedestrian,” he ad­ traffic when there isn’t one vised. “Lasting good habits and to watch for turning cars of safe walking and riding even when the traffic signal can be developed before a turns green. child enters school.” “If your child rides a bus, Auto Club suggests these, said Cullen, “walk with him guidelines for parents: to the bus stop and tell him to —Walk your kin- cooperate with the driver. dergartener to and from Since young children are school the first few days until very impressionable, the child is familiar with the parents should set a good route. example by following safe —Make sure children pedestrian rules.” understand proper Auto Club urges motorists pedestrian safety habits to use extra caution and to such as looking in all “expect the unexpected.” directions before walking State law requires drivers to across an intersection, stop at least 10 feet behind a keeping from between bus when "it is loading or parked cars and obeying unloading. safety patrollers or crossing As part of its “School’s guards. Open — Drive Carefully” —Choose the safest route campaign, Auto Club is for your child even though it distributing safety posters, may be a little 'longer. bumper stickers, 8,000 Consideration should be ponchos, 9,500 badges, 10,000 given to streets with low belts, 68,000 training traffic volume and con­ booklets and other safety trolled intersections (traffic patrol supplies to schools light, safety patrol, adult throughout the state. Free crossing guard or police bumper stickers and officer). placemats are available at —Dress children in light­ Auto Club’s 55 branch of­ colored clothing for fices. �tr?e Most 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 Milder Phone 945-9554 Hastings �Volley News. Nashville. 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F c id by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. u. ay, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. uox A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 108, No. 15 — Wednesday, September 10, 1980 Nashville "Queen Contest' highlights Harvest Festival Ruby Ball Once again this year, the race for Harvest Queen will be a highlight of Nashville’s Harvest Festival, set for Sept. 19-20. The 1980 queen will be selected by penny votes deposited in canisters placed in various sponsoring business places. Last year’s contest netted over $2,600 to be used toward the recreational park project, under!, the direction of the Riverside Recreational11 Development Corp. The RRDC is a non-profit organization comprised of a group of dedicated community volunteers working to build ball diamonds, a picnic area, and other recreational facilities on the bank of the Thornapple River, west of the Main St. stores. The 1980 Harvest Queen Karen McCrimmon will be crowned on a Maple Street stage during a Friday evening Gospel Sing, Sept. 19. Tentative time for the coronation is 7 p.m. The queen and her court will also be featured in Saturday’s Grand Parade, which will follow a route from Putnam Park to Fuller St. School. Other activities planned for Harvest Festival weekend include: a talent show, a mini-tractor pull, an ox roast, midway rides and a Kiddie Karnival, a flea market, arts and crafts displays, a harvest produce contest, a canoe race, a bike race, a poster painting contest for children, a book sale at the library, bingo by the Jaycees, a harvest dance, and a 6.2 mile run. Candidates currently entered in the competition Linda Snyder for 1980 Nashville Harvest Queen are: . - LINDA SNYDER of 118 E. Washington St., nominated by Village Inn Cafe. Linda is a lifetime Nashville resident, attended W. K. Kellogg High School, and has been em­ ployed at the Village Inn (formerly Blue Inn Cafe) for the past twenty years. She is married to Max Snyder, Jr., and has one son: Jack Main, Jr., 16. Lmda is the daughter of Mrs. Cecile Anderson of Nashville. In her spare time, Linda enjoys fishing. KAREN McCRIMMON of 523 Washington St., nominated by South End Food & Beverage. Karen, who is 24, has lived in Nashville all of her life. She graduated from Maple Valley High School .in 1974 and was married in Sep- Youngsters shower Supt. Wolff with birthday greetings Carroll Wolff, superintendent of Maple Valley Schools, admires the more than 300 cards he received as a surprise Friday in honor of his 50th birthday. The greetings were the handiwork of youngsters at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville, and were delivered to Wolff's office by a school messenger. Each card carried an original design, from the traditional hearts and flowers to a caricature of Mr,, Wolff. In addition to the artwork, each child composed individual sentiments to wish Supt. Wolff a happy day and many returns of the same. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Alberta Gardner tember that year to Don McCrimmon. He is employed at Oldsmobile in Lansing. Karen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Downing of Nashville. Her hobbies include x playing softball on the team sponsored by South End Food & Beverage; drawing; pain-, ting; four-wheeling; and playing guitar. Karen also likes to travel. Recently, she and her husband enjoyed a Canadian fishing trip during which Karen caught a 12-lb. pike. Earlier this year, the Mcvisited C rimmons Graceland, the home and gravesite of Elyis Presley at Memphis, Tenn. KIM TEACHWORTH of 410 N. State St., nominated by Marathon C-Store. Kim, 18, is the daughter of Mary and Charles Mead of Nashville. She is a 1*180 MVHS graduate. While in high school she was a member of the Valley Visions staff. Prior to moving to Nashville three years ago, Kim attended school*in Mt. Morris, near Flint. In her spare time, Kim loves to read. She has worked at the C-Store for just three weeks. She was previously employed in Charlotte. ALBERTA GARDNER of 6740 Bivens Rd., nominated by Kelley’s Variety Store. Alberta is a Nashville native, the daughter of Sherman and Avah Swift, and has lived here all her life. She graduated from Nashville High School in the Class of 1939. She married Gerald Gardner in 1941. The couple have three children: Terry and Jack, both of Nashville, and Mrs. Gary (Nancy) Monroe of New Hudson The Gardners have three grandchildren: Gordon, Lori Jo, and Jackie Gardner. Alberta retired from Kelley's in July, after 12*2 years service. Her husband Stephenie Currier retired from his job in October 1979, and how the Gardners spend their time relaxing when they’re not busy farming their 117 acre spread. In her spare time, Alberta likes to crochet, sew, and bowl. She also enjoys snowmobiling and traveling. RUBY BALL of 116 S. State St, nominated by Country Corners Market. Ruby has lived in Nashville the past eight years, taking care of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vico Spidel, since she was widowed seven years ago. Ruby has three children: Robert Ball and Mrs. Elaine Metz, both of Nashville, and Mrs. Sandra Hunt of Holt. She has 11 grandchildren. Ruby has worked for Ahmo and Ardith Jordan, owners of Country Corners Market, for the past three years. She has been employed both at their main Kim Teachworth location north of town and in the Little Country Corners Market recently opened on Main Street. Ruby is a member of the local Garden Club, the Maple Grove Birthday Club, and the Nashville United Methodist Church, In her spare time, she enjoys all kinds of arts and crafts, with crocheting being her specialty. Sh,e.also likes to square dance. STEPHENIE CURRIER of Main St., nominated by McDonald’s Tavern. Stephenie is a lifelong area resident, attending Maple Valley Schools from kindergarten upward. She is married to Bill Currier, and they have a 2year-old daughter, Lesley Brooke. For the past three years, Stephenie has worked for her Continued on page 6 New course set for annual Harvest Festival Run— A brand new course awaits participants in Nashville’s 10,000-meter Harvest Run on Saturday, September 20. The course was changed to offer better accomodations to the runners and is 50 percent flat paved roads and 50 percent rolling dirt roads. Race time is 8:30 a.m. and the event will start and finish at Maple Valley High School, located two miles east of Nashville. Pre-registration is being encouraged and those who do register before Sept. 13 will get a special com­ memorative race hat if they are among the first 100 en­ trants. The pre-entry fee is $5 and should be sent to Nashville Harvest Run, in care of Rev. Don Roscoe, %4 Phillips St., Nashville, Michigan, 49073. Race Day fee is $6 and registration on the day of the event will be held from 7:30­ 8:15 a.m. Trophies will be presented to the overall mens and womens finishers. Men will be running in eight different divisions and women will have four age groups. There are no age restrictions. This is the third annual Harvest Run, sponsored by the Riverside Development Association and proceeds from the event will be used to develop a recreation facility in town. Showers and locker rooms are available to runners at Maple Valley High School. Water will be given at the three-mile mark and will be available at the finish. Splits are to be given at one and three miles. An electric timer will be used to record the time and place of each runner. Times and results will be mailed to each runner as soon as possible after the race. �The Mople Valley News, Wednesday, September 10, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News and Mrs. Terpening and for two brave souls. Tickets Mrs. Friddle rode bikes from for this unusual opportunity the campground into are now on sale by members the Riverside Mackinaw City to shop and of sightsee. Monday, all par­ Recreational Development ticipated in the bridge walk. Corp., sponsors of the 2-day Judy reports an unusual celebration. Proceeds of the sensation that was ex­ balloon ride event, over and perienced by many of the above the cost of hiring the folks participating in the act, will go toward the walk this year. Although RRDC’s project of there was no wind, the developing a community enormous suspension bridge recreational park on the began to sway causing some banks of the Thornapple dizziness and erratic gait River. Doug Mills, owner of among the walkers. Sky High Hot Air Balloons of How would you like to have Caledonia, will pilot the rig a goat delivered to the that will carry the winners. doorstep of your “least The two passengers will be favorite person-”? That selected in „ separate satisfaction is the top prize in drawings, one set for three one oftwo unique raffles that days before the Sept. 20th are adding a little zip to event and the second just Nashville’s 1980 Harvest prior to lift off, one hoiir Festival, set for Sept. 19-20. before sunset. In addition, The Nashville Jaycees are Mills will give a Saturday behind the Give-A-Goat morning demonstration of campaign, dubbing it their his act, launching his rig “1st Annual Goat Drawing”. from the park site now under Tickets now are on sale by development by the RRDC. Jaycee members, and must As many oldtimers know, hot be marked with the name of air balloon ascensions were the person whom you would a highlight of Nashville’s most like to see own a goat. early Harvest Festivals, a Delivery will be made by the tradition since 1906. Jaycees after the lucky While we are on the sub­ winner’s name is drawn. ject, this seems like a good Proceeds of this crazy event time to urge the community will go for a very good to give a hand to the RRDC, cause; they will help support a truly dedicated group of Little League sports in our local volunteers who spent community. countless hours and an in­ The second “fun” drawing credible amount of work in in conjunction with the putting together Nashville’s upcoming festival will last three Harvest Festivals. provide a free ride in the It lodes like number<4 is also gondola of a hot air balloon going to be a success, thanks to them and others who have offered to help the RRDC by chairing various events. Current RRDC committee members are: Sallye McLean, Lois Elliston, Larry Corkwell, Dennis Lamie, Richard Chaffee and Bill Hecker. It was in 1977 that the RRDC first decided to revive Nashville’s old Harvest Festival tradition as a means of raising funds for their recreational park project, while providing the community with a weekend of annual fellowship and good fun. For this effort, we feel the RRDC is due a pat on the back and a few words of encouragement for ac­ complishing what can often be a very thankless task. / Mrs. Ruby Ball of Nash­ ville attended a baby shower held last Wednesday in Marshall for her niece, Mrs. Lu Ann Upson of Galesburg. The party was held at the home of. Mrs. Nyla Strand. Also present forthe occasion were other family members: Mrs. Bea Gillaspie and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Lucy Gillaspie, both of Ver­ montville; Mrs. Thelma Soya of Delton and her daughter, Mrs. Laynell Scofield of Hastings; Mrs. Edith Casey and Mrs. Vern Donovan, both of Dowling; Mrs. Neva Cordray, of Dowling and her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Ann Reid of Hastings; Mrs. Ruth Dickinson of rural Charlotte, and other relatives and friends. Start school with a whole new A fashion show will usher in the new season for the look. Come in today for a cus­ Nashville Worhan’s Literary tomized cut that is right for you. Club. The first fall meeting of the organization is set for 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17. at the new Mulberry Fore Club House. A potluck salad luncheon will be featured; 157 S. Main, Vermontville members' should bring a " Phone 726-0330 salad -and their own table service. Rolls and beverage Again this year, several Nashville folks participated in the annual Labor Day walk across the Mackinac Bridge, with Gov. William Milliken leading the way. Officials estimated the number of walkers in the 23rd annual event at 25,000, but Judy Terpening of Nash­ ville said she believes that figure is low. She walked the bridge with her husband, Jerry, and children, Robin, Bryon, Renee and Eric. Mrs. Terpening said the crowd appeared to be larger than last year’s turnout, which was also set at 25,000. Ac­ companying the Terpening family on the trek were Mrs. Pat Friddle of Woodland and her children, Jim, Brian and Ginger. Also among the walkers were local residents Jack and Catherine Hess. Perhaps there were others from our community who made the 5-mile trek. If so, we’d be interested in hearing from them. Most completed the walk in about an hour and a half. Busses brought the weary marchers back to the Mackinaw City starting point. The Terpenings got plenty of exercise during their Labor Day weekend stay at the Mackinaw City cam­ pground. Saturday, they took bikes on the ferry to Mackinac Island and rode approximately 25 miles there, traversing the 9-mile perimeter and other byways on the island. Sunday, Mr. Custom HAIR STYLint; Nancy s Beauty Shop By Susan Hinckley will be furnished. Following the business meeting, a style show of garments provided by Lee Ann Shoppe of Hastings will be presented, with club members doing the modeling. The program committee is in charge of arrangements for the event. Reservations should be made to either Mrs. James Knoll, 852-9759, or Mrs. L. P. Lynch, 852-0856, by Sept. 15. Mrs. Caroline Jones and her daughter, Mrs. Carroll (Joyce) Lamie, both of Nashville, spent a recent Saturday afternoon visiting with Mrs. Harry Cottrell of Jackson who was spending some time at her parental home, the late George Hoffman farm at Maple Grove. Mrs. Cottrell is the former Velma Hoffman and in the days of her childhood was a neighbor to Caroline Marshall (Jones), who also grew up in the Maple Grove area. Mrs. Bessie Friddle of Lacey is home temporarily after undergoing presurgical testing at Com­ munity Hospital in Battle Creek. She is expected to undergo kidney surgery shortly. Recent callers on Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Oral Miller and Mrs. Evangie Miller of rural Hastings. Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville accompanied her daughter, Mrs. Edgar (Phyllis) Smith of Charlotte to Lansing last Friday to visit Mrs. Smith’s daughter, Carol Smith. Sunday, Mrs. Frederick was in Dimondale to call on Mr. and Mrs. A. J. De Long and Mrs. Beatrice Abel. Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville entertained Friday in honor of the bir­ thday of her daughter-in­ law, Mrs. Robert (Virginia) Curtis of rural Nashville. Present in addition to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curtis were their children: Mr. and Mrs. Bobby (Rachel) Mason and Tim Mason and his fiancee, Jeanette Carroll. Mr. and Mrs. Ard Decker of Nashville were Monday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Decker of Thornapple Lake Road. Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Marguerite) Ackett were at Lake Stanton over Labor Day weekend, as guests of her daughter and son-in-law, Audrey and Clare Steward of rural Charlotte. They had some rain showers, but it cleared enough so they could enjoy an outdoor barbecue during their stay. A recent Sunday visitor at the Fred Ackett residence was his sister, Mrs. Elsie Wilson, and her friend, both of Lansing. The Golden Agers of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet for a noon potluck dinner Friday, Sept. 12, at the Community House. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Meade of Franklin, Michigan, were in Nashville during Labor Day weekend to attend a family reunion at the home of Jiis grandson, Kenneth F. Meade, Jr. While here, the elder ivfr. Meade toured Putnam Public Library, accompanied by his son Kenneth F. Meade. Sr., of Jackson, who was -also here for the family gettogether. During that visit to the library, Kenneth A. Meade presented the facility with Three historical ar­ tifacts for display in the Michigan and Local History Room on the second floor of the building. Donated by Mr. Meade were a brakeman’s compass, whistle and nameplate from the old Michigan Central Railroad (forerunner of the NYCRR) which ran through Nashville. The articles were the possessions of Meade’s grandfather, Samuel J. Robinson (1848-1896), a longtime MCRR employee. The compass bears an in­ scribed metal tag designating Robinson’s role with the railroad. The nameplate which once adorned his cap also bears the inscription “M.C.R.R. Brakeman”. Such contributions relative to local history are greatly ap­ preciated by the library, and thanks go out to Mr. Meade and others who have donated memorabilia for display in the new room. Samuel J. Robinson, in­ cidentally, lived northwest of Nashville on what is now called the Meade Centennial Farm. His wife, Hannah, was the daughter of Castleton Township pioneer Thomas Blaisdell, who built the great stone house on the farm during the Civil War years. It is still occupied by Meades, ' 6th generation descendants of Blaisdell. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville attended the August 31 marriage of her grandson, Riqhard Ramsey, to Carol Obhauser. Both the bride and groom are from Battle Creek. The wedding ceremony was held at the home of his parents, Glen and Marily Ramsey of Dowling. The Education Committee of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the church. Wednesday, Sept. 10, the Finance Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Two upcoming events at the Nashville United Methodist Church will raise mission funds to aid Black and Native American churches and to relieve world hunger. The first event is a baked goods and rum­ mage sale, set for Saturday, Sept. 13,. at the Community House. Donated items are being sodght for this fund­ raiser. The secon(Levent is set for Sunday, Sept. 14. A Walk-A-Thon from the church to the Orval Moore home on Hager Road has been planned. Participants will seek sponsors to pledge a pre-established amount for each mile of the 6-mile route that is covered. The walk is open to anyone who wishes to participate in the benefit event. One of the most popular dinners of the year will be staged again this fall at the Nashville United Methodist Church. It’s the annual Turkey Dinner, set to coincide with the upcoming Harvest Festival. The traditional meal will be served Friday evening, Sept. 19, in the Community House between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. The sell-out crowds that attend these yearly dinners are testimony to the delicious food, prepared and served by members of the congregation. Anyone interested in playing in a Maple Valley Alumni football game is asked to attend an organizational meeting which will be held behind the high school at 8 p.m. Wed­ nesday, Sept. 10. The game is planned for Saturday evening, October 11, at the Fuller St. field. Mrs. Gordon (Susan) Gutchess of Corona, Calif., accompanied her mother, VILLAGE OF... VERMONTVILLE is taking applications for: Transfer Station OPERATOR 2 Saturdays per month For more information, call Village Clerk's Office... 517-726-1429 HoarthMate...the Fireplace Stove Declare Your IndependenceT.. From high heating cost and fuel shortage with Hearth Mate. The fireplace stoves and free­ standing stoves. I dT''! 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MH is Ming opplitofafe TransferStafe DIM 2So*rt fotmoteiiitaA tollVillojoMi Ofa- ’ Mrs. Petie Latta, to East Lansing last Thursday to attend the Secret Pal dinner of , the Nashville Baptist PFC. Mrs. Gutchess and daughters, Jennifer and Ashley, are here for a 2-week visit with friends and relatives. Wednesday they accompanied Mrs. Latta and Mrs. Ona Hinckley to Lansing to shop. East week, a trip to Nappannee, In­ diana, for a tour of Amish Acres was enjoyed by the three ladies. Accompanying them was Mrs. Wayne (Sherry) Gould of Nashville. Mrs. Ruth Brown of rural Nashville Recently attended a reunion of the classes of 1937, ’38, ’39, and 40 of Camden High School. The Ailgust 23rd event was held at the New Hope Fellowship Hall at Frontier, near the new Camden-Frontier consolidated high school. Over 50 were present for the occasion, including two favorite teachers: Russell Conran of Coopersville and Mrs'. Arthur Cahow of Cooney, Ohio. Many of the alumni had not seen one another since graduation. A great time of reminiscing was enjoyed. The dinner event was arranged by Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Georgia McCrimmon of Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hinckley of Nashville, ac­ companied by grandson Jason La Dere of Hastings, left by train Friday for a weekend of sightseeing in Chicago. Dinner guests last Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hansen and Mrs. Helen Sihler, all of near Chicago. Mrs. Sihler, who lives at Evergreen Park, Ill., is spending two weeks as a of houseguest the Hawblitzes. Sunday visitors at the Vern Hawblitz home were Mr. and Mrs. Blair and Hawblitz granddaughter, Stacey Hawblitz, local; and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hawblitz of Denver, Colorado. Monday afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hawblitz of Battle Creek. Tuesday evening supper guests of the Blair Hawblitzes at their Thor­ napple Lake cottage were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hawblitz; Stacey Hawblitz; Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz, and Mrs. Helen Sihler. An opportunity to meet their child’s teacher and visit their classroom awaits parents of Nashville REWARD FOR RETURN of young, male, black Lab,' wearing brown collar; Lost Labor Day weekend. If you have any information please call... 517 726-1113 elementary students Thursday evening. The local Parent - Teacher Organization is hosting an Open House on Sept. 11, from 7 to 7:30 p.m., at both the Fuller St. and Kellogg elementary schools. The informal meeting of the teachers is intended only as a get-acquainted event, and not as a conference period. The PTO hopes local parents will take advantage of this chance to familiarize themselves with the elementary school facilities. Following the half-hour tour, a business meeting will be conducted by the organization. The Nashville Lions Club will open their new season with a 7 p.m. dinner meeting, Sept. 15, at the St. Cyril Hall. In a business meeting last Tuesday, the Lions laid groundwork for several projects planned in the coming year. The club is currently selling fruitcakes, a repeat of a successful venture in past years. Labor Day weekend was a busy time for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nashville. They enjoyed a Saturday evening potluck dinner at the home of their daughter and family, Anetta and Dave Tredinnick and children of Hastings. Also present were Vernon and Jo Anne Reid and youngsters Michelle and Greg of Charlotte; Darrel and Karen Reid and sons, Sherman and Matt, of near Kalamo; Wally and Jane Pobl and Janet of Hastings; and John and Becky Stark, Johnny and Mindy, of Hastings. Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid had as dinner guests sts Arden and Sue Reid and daughters, Mindy, Amie and Erica, of Nashville. Later in the afternoon, - Clarence and Margaret called on his brother and, wife, Earl and Orpha Reid, near Hastings. Labor Day visitors at the Clarence Reid home were the Arden Reid family of Nashville, the Dave Tredinnick family of Hastings, and Jerry and Kay Reid of Kalkaska. Last Thursday morning, Clarence and Margaret Reid attended the monthly Kellogg Retirees breakfast at the Pancake House in Battle Creek. Later, they visited Clarence’s sister, Mrs. Frank (Ethel) Shaver of Battle Creek, who is seriously ill at Leila Hospital after suffering a stroke. There were 29 senior citizens present to enjoy the monthly dinner, held August 28, at the Nashville Nutrition Site. Entertainment for the Thursday evening event was furnished by the Miller Family of Delton. Accordian and gospel music, featuring many old favorites, was performed tfy three Miller children and their neighbor. Mr. and Mrs. Miller joined in on several selections, in­ cluding one she had com­ posed for the group. Our recent Memories story on the “dog days” of summer in early Nashville made mention of local ice cream parlors of that time. A letter from Nashville native Wayne Fuller, now of Toledo, Ohio, commented on one: “The name Diamante brought back memories. I wonder how many readers of the News remember the unusual musical device that they had in the store. It was rqally something in its day — a mechanically operated violin? It was mounted in a case similar to a coin­ operated record player. Small wheels came in contact with the strings to take place of the bow, and the sound produced was excellent. I do not believe it was operated with a coin. I don’t believe that art had been developed yet.” We would' be interested in hearing from other readers who recall this rather unique item. Men of the Nashville Baptist Church will team up October 4th for the annual “Beat the Pastor” golf outing. The challengers will face Pastor DeGroot and The Maple Valley News, Wednesday, September 10, 1980 — Page 3 also Ron Tutt, chairman of the church board. The event will take place at Tyler Creek Course near Lake Odessa. The musical cantata, “Happiness”, will will be presented Sunday evening, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church by the Sparta Baptist Youth Choir. Recently returned from a 2-week Mexico tour, the youngsters will also show slides taken on that trip. Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Sandra) Hinckley of rural Hastings continue to recover from injuries sustained when the motorcycle they were riding was struck by a car in Hastings on August 26. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hinckley and Mrs. Pat Dies of Hastings. Jack sustained injuries to both wrists, his ankle, and a thumb which required surgery. Sandra was less seriously hurt, but had multiple bruises. 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Located 1 mile east of Nashville on Reed Street. PHONE 852-9841 and Loan FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU «MM1 H0USMS HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN �The Maple Volley News, Wednesday. September 10. 1980 — Poge4 Memories of the pas Octagon shaped station made an imprint in Nashville M.J. Hinckley was identified with garage and service station business in Nashville from 1914 until the late '50's working first for J.C. Hurd's Ford Sales. Later, he opera­ ted a garage in the old blacksmith shop on N. Main at Reed. In 1928, he became manager of Dixie's new 8­ sided station at the inter­ section of Fuller and South Main. He closed that during World War II to take a job as a plant guard at E.W. Bliss. In 1947 he reopened on the same corner in a new super station, and contin­ ued to work for subsequent owners after selling the operation in. 1950. Gasoline pumps reflect the "old" and the "new” at the diminutive station that became a landmark during its scant 20-year life on Nashville's south side. Manager M.J. Hinckley dons uniform for another day's work. As Nashville landmarks go, the octagonal Dixie station at the corner of Main and Fuller was very short­ lived. Built in 1928, the tiny building lasted a scant 20 years before it was replaced with a more up-to-date facility. Still, the unique 8-sided structure left a lasting memory for many Nashville residents. Perhaps it was the significance of the year in which it was constructed that made the little station memorable. Many changes occured in Nashville and throughout the nation in 1928, a presidential election year which ended with the overwhelming victory of Herbert Hoover. But all on the horizon was not rosy. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce was apprised of the gloomy outlook when, in the last week of October 1928, Mr. W. L. Matthews of Grand Rapids addressed the local group, speaking on Business Trends and Significance of Signs. “He pointed out that the present trend in the stock market is not sound,’I reported the Nashville News of Matthews’ presentation, “and he warned retailers that the coming year would be a good time to get affairs in order, hold down inventories and prepare for rougher times ahead.’’ The year had started brightly enough on the local scene,, according to excerpts gleaned from 1928 issues of the News. In January, J. C. Hurd, local auto dealer, had an- nounced new low prices for 1928 on Star and Durant cars. “The new Star roadster with rumble seat and coupe both sell for $395,” advised the News. “The Durant Six couple now sells for $1,550, including four-wheel brakes, special double-high transmission and four forward speeds.” In February, Nashville business and professional men organized a local credit exchange, naming E. L. Kane as president;, D. D. •Hess, vice president; G. C. Edmonds, secretary; Chris Marshall, treasurer; and Dr. E. T. Morris, J. C. Hurd and W. J. Liebhauser as directors. “A manager of the exchange is to be hired soon,” noted the News. Grocery prices advertised in the News in March 1928 H&RBLOCK INCOME TAX COURSE begins SEPT. 9th Thousands of people with spare time are earning money as tax preparers in the growing field of Income Tax Service. ' H & R BLOCK is offering a Basic Income Tax Course starting September 9th. Classes will be conducted in Hastings. For 12 weeks students will study all areas of tax preparation and receive actual experience in preparing individual returns. Experienced Block personnel will teach current laws, theory and application as practiced in their offices from coast to coast. There is a classroom lecture on each subject and practice problems at every level. The course is programmed to teach students increasingly complex tax problems as the student progresses. Students find the course interesting and challen­ ging. Anyone may enroll. There are no restrictions or qualifications of any kind. The course is ideally suited for housewives, college students, retired persons, or anyone wanting to increase their tax knowledge. While qualified graduates of the course will be offered job interviews, they are under no obligation to accept employment with H & R BLOCK. Many persons have, however, found this to be ideal for either seasonal or part-time employment. The tuition charged for this course includes all textbooks, supplies and tax forms necessary for completion of the school. Cash or installment plans are available. Certificates are awarded to all graduates who satisfactorily complete the course. Registration forms and brochures for the Income Tax Course may be obtained by writing P.O. Box 367, Hastings 49058 or by calling 945-3341 or 945-5345. reflected the local economy: Two cans of red salmon were selling for 57 cents; Wisconsin cream cheese cost 19 cents a pound, while butter sold for 47 cents a pound, and 2-lbs. of lard cost 25 cents. A 25-lb. bag of flour was 90 cents, and a 2-lb. box of Krispy crackers were going for 25 cents. “Quick & Bean are closing out their South End grocery prepartory to engaging in another line of business,” observed the News in April. “The building has been leased to Brandstetter Motor Sales for use as an auto showroom.” The News also noted in April 1928 that “wheat is soaring away above the twodollar mark, for the first ■time since the war.” In May, the Commercial Hotel in Nashville reported having guests from seven different states in one week, plus a couple from Canada. At Thornapple Lake, Cole & Wade were preparing for the seasonal opening of their popular dancing pavilion. In June, V. E. Troxel bought the old' Marshall & Martens Elevator property and remodeled it into a woodworking plant. That same month, local voters defeated a 14-year bonding proposal designed to raise $70,000 for an addition to the present school building. Declining trade at the local movie house apparently prompted this July notice in the News: “Manager Face of the Star theatre is trying a new scheme to stimulate business. Commencing Saturday night, every theatre pptron will receive a free dish.” In August, the News brought reports relative to transportation, though the scribe was somewhat less than prophetic in one con­ clusion: "The NYCRR this week removed the old planking on the Main Street crossing and installed concrete slabs, which should last a lifetime.” It was also in August 1928 that the village council tabled a petition from seven businessmen, asking for removal of the last hitching A bird's eye view of the old NYCRR water tower shows the octagon at the corner of Fuller and S. Main,, dwarfed by neighboring homes. In this World War III photo, the station stands like a silent sentinal. After the war, it was sold and moved to Lansing. Columns encircle the tiny octagonal station Dixie Oil Co. built in Nashville in 1928, a month before Herbert Hoover was elected. In this mid-30's photo, the station sold Mobilgas for White Star Refinery. rails in Nashville. “When this matter last came up there were vigorous protests from the farm trade,” observed the News, “and it is felt that even in this age of automobiles, some accommodations should be made for the people who drive into town with horses.” New business continued to boom in the village. In September, a Kroger store opened in the Gribben Block, with M. S. Newman as manager. In October, the Dixie Oil Co. of Kalamazoo set about erecting a small octagonal structure at the corner of South Main and Fuller streets. “M. J. Hinckley will be manager of the New Dixie service station,” informed the News. “New Dixie stations are going up all over Michigan but this is the second one to be opened in Barry County.” That same month, the Nashville Chamber of a Commerce made NOTICE Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Eaton Intermediate Board of Education and the Ionia Intermediate Board of Education a hearing will be held regarding the transfer of the follow­ ing described property from the Lakewood Public Schools, Lake Odessa, Michigan to the Maple Valley Public Schools, Vermontville, Michigan. This hearing will be held at 8:00 p.m. in the Offices of Eaton Intermediate School District, 1790 E. Packard Highway, Charlotte, Michigan, Phone 543-5500 on September 17, 1980. The South 20 rods of the East half (Vi) of the East half (Vi) of the Southwest quarter (Vi), T4N, R6W, Section 22, Sunfield Township, Eaton County, Mich­ igan. Property owned by David and Joy Musser, 855 W. Mt. Hope Hwy. Vermontville, Michigan 49096 EATON INTERMEDIATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Stephen A. Hayden, Secretary �Memories of the past , cooked noteworthy decision at a meeting covered by the .News: "During the business session it was decided to paint the name of the town on the roof of some prominent appearing building, so that airplane travelers will know what town they are passing over.” For the Nashville News, October 1928 was truly a noteworthy month. In only the second time since its establishment iin 1873, the newspaper changed hands. After 40 years as owner and publisher, Len W. Feighner sold the paper to A. B. Mc­ Clure of Buchanan. (Feighner had purchased the News in 1888 from founder Or no Strong.) November brought new duties to Feighner, as duly recorded by his successor in reporting an event that soon would have national impact. “Herbert Hoover won over Alfred Smith in the presidential election Tuesday, by the largest majority in U.S. history,” informed the News. “Unofficial returns give him 444 electoral votes to Smith’s 87. Republican ticket also carried throughout the state, Gov. Fred Green being re­ elected by a huge majority. Len W. Feighner of Nash­ ville was swept into office as representative in representatve ntestate the state legislature from this district, without opposition.” Throughout the tumultuous uuuu times to come, from the Great Depressiion tthrough World War II,, the distinctive little octagon stood like a sentinel on Nash­ ville’s south side.. From Dixie to White Starr and Mobilgas, the station remained under the direc­ tion of Merrill J. Hinckley until he closed it temporarily in 1942 to work in a war plant. pA. After the war, McKee Oil Sales of Hastings builtt a new super station on the site, and Hinckley managed that facility until 1950. The landmark was gone. The tiny octagonal building had been sold and moved to Lansing, but memories of the era that it mirrored still remain. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Wednesday, September 10 -1-4 p.m. or 7-10 p.m. (identical sessions) “Sewing Magic” workshops and Fashion Show, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, September 10 - 9:30 - 2 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Thursday, September 11 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Develop­ mental Committee, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, September 13 -10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 4-H Ride-A-Thon, Camp Francis, Charlotte (rain date - September 20). Saturday, September 13 Reservations for Flower Arranging workshop due at Eaton County Cooperative Extension office. Monday, September 15-9:30 a.m. -3:15 p.m. 4-HKey Leader Training, Jackson. .Monday, September 15 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, September 15-7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fair Board meeting, Fair Office, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, September 16 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Committee meeting, Extension office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. MULBERRY FORE presents... FIRST ANNUAL MAPLE VALLEY OPEN • 36 HOLES • SEPTEMBER 20 & 21 The Maple Valley News, Wednesday, September 10. 1980 — Page 5 Second "Making ends meet” series offered One dollar may not pur­ chase much these days but it can buy a wealth of in­ formation that can help your family cut down on ex­ penses. “Making Ends Meet: Volume 2”, a newsletter series to help families survive the financial challenges caused by in­ flation and unemployment, will soon be available from Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service offices throughout Michigan. These newsletters will contain practical ideas for easing the squeeze on family finances in the areas of clothing, foods, and energy for home heating and transportation. They will be mailed out monthly for six months beginning in October — all for only $1. Three issues will give ideas for feeding your family well on a limited food budget. You’D learn when homemade foods are more economical than con­ venience foods, how to start a food buying club and other hints for stretching food dollars. How to save money and still meet your family’s clothing needs will be covered in a fourth issue. The newsletter about energy wiD provide a do-ityourself home energy audit that you can use in deter­ mining how to save money on home heating costs. Fix-it-yourself auto maintenance and repairs to help your car get the best possible mileage per liter of fuel wiD be covered in the issue on energy and tran­ sportation. “Making Ends Meet: Volume 2” was developed in response to requests from the 6,500 families who subscribed to the first “Making Ends Meet” series offered earner this year. To subscribe to “Making Ends Meet: Volume 2”, send in the coupon below together with your check in the amount of $1 made out to the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service. $1 may not purchase much these days but it still buys a wealth of information. Earlier this year 6,500 families subscribed to MAKING ENDS MEET. They requested more ideas about easing inflation's squeeze on family finances. up VOLUME now for 62 all newlearn issues. From iMAKING ENDSSign MEET: you'll about: • Starting a Food Buying Club • Stretching Food Dollars • Saving on Family Clothing • Reducing Home Htg. Costs • Do-It-Yourself Car Repairs • Comparing Costs of Homemade and Convenience Foods $1 for all 6 issues, mailed monthly starting in October Mail this coupon by September 30 to: MARGARET ANN ROSS, Extension Home Economist 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, Mi. 48813 YOUR NAME ADDRESS CITY ZIP TELEPH CO CtOWHS, Ct Open House for Velma Hampton An open house will be held on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. to celebrate Velma Hampton’s 85th birthday. If will be held at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Mason Litts of 229 Edmonds Rd., Bedford. The party is also being hosted by Mrs. Hampton’s grandchildren, Bonnie Litts, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Litts of Grand Rapids and Capt. and Mrs. Dave Litts of Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Oscoda. It is requested there be no gifts. Making Ends Meet FAMILY LIVING EDUCATION * MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ™S’ AUTOS & marchers... NEEDED!! /Nashville’s 1980 Harvest Festival PARADE STARTS at... PUTNAM PARK at... 12:00 NOOK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 ENDS at... FULLER ST. FOOTBALL FIELD (ALL types of entries welcome!) Call... Suzy Corkwell... 852-9544 or 852-9109 081 Seniors^ Hastings -Nashville-Delton ——Middleville -Lakewood We're here to stay as this area's... Professional Photography Studio Entry Fee...Greenfees plus $5.00 Tee Time...Saturday Make your own group...Sunday, Assigned Prizes...Pay every 5th. position SPECIAL PRIZES! Maple Valley Concrete Products (FORMERLY PENNOCKS) CHIMNEY SUPPLIES 8x8 8x12 BLOCKS *3.15 *3.65 *3.50 LINERS *5.00 "MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS” (517) 852-1900 725 S. Durkee St. (M-66)...Nashville, Mich. SPECIAL FOR MAPLE VALLEY SENIORS 1 FREE 11 x 14COLOR PHOTO (New appointments only. Good through October 15) NO SETTING CHARGE! INDOORS-OUTDOORS OR BOTH!! THE Victorian gallery wa’ • 8:30 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M...EVENING SETTINGS AVAILABLE 945-4703 �The Maple Volley News. Wednesday. September 10. 1980 — Page 6 New windows installed at Kellogg School Children scamper on the playground Wednesday, oblivious to the face-lifting their school is receiving. On the left of the building, the new windows may be seen, offering a comparative view with the original windows on the right. New, maintenance-free windows were installed last week at the Kellogg School in Nashville by Battle Creek Auto Glass, Inc. The project,, costing slightly over $21,000, replaced approximately 30 double-wide wooden-framed multi-paned windows which PIOXOICCOIS We're quick change "artists"! Latour beauticians restyle your hair. Till HH|l7 “The Mirrors Image ,jlmg mullom iiuafle. — OLIVET — — NASHVILLE — 616-749-9962 517-852-9192 STAINED GLASS '! f-CLASSES-1 : Starting Sept. 17th j I^ Workmen from Battle Creek Auto Glass, Inc. installed attractive new maintenance-free windows at Kellogg School in Nashville last week, to replace worn paned aned windows that were original with the 1938 building. The new windows are energy-savers, with styrofoam sandwiched between aluminum to create an upper panel. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Nashville schools plan 'open house’ Sept. 11 Ml L were original with the brick structure, built in 1938 as the W. K. Kellogg addition to the old Nashville High School. The wing now serves as an elementary school in the Maple Valley system. The wooden windows had deteriorated so badly that neither paint nor putty would stick to them any longer, said school maintenance supervisor Carl Thrun, and the wood framing was so rotted in some spots that it could be picked apart by hand. “The new windows should be > real energy-savers,” predicted Thrun. They are constructed with one-inch styrofoam sandwiched between two sheets of aluminum to form an upper pane. Frames in attractive brown-painted aluminum hold glass in the lower sashes below the upper goldcolored panels. “Because there is fess glass surface than with the old windows, the classrooms should also be much cooler on real hot days,” explained Thrun. Ventilation also will be improved, as about half the old windows no longer could be opened. The majority of windows replaced are located on the east side of the building. Most of the installation work was from inside the struc­ ture, with pre-cut window frames hoisted neatly into place. Caulking will be done on the exterior. FOR INFORMATION J all Nashville 852-9249^| An open house will be held at both Fuller St. and Kellogg Elementary Schools in Nashville from 7-7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 11. The event will provide an opportunity for parents to visit their child’s room and meet their teachers. “Show your children that they are important by visiting their room and lettinggy them show you where they ey sit. s. Thiss iss just jus as imm­ portant too them poran em as our jos jobs are- to us. Please come,” says Sandy Schaub, publicity person for the local PTO. There also will be a PTO business meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Fulller Street gym. Discussion will include old business and new. The group will be discussing what they will spend money on this year and what 'they spent last year. Fund raising projects to do this year willl be a topic too and your help Can You Sing, Dance or Strum?? Are You an Acrobat or a Comic?? All sorts of talented persons are needed to participate in Nashville's... 1980 Harvest FestivalTALENT SHOW DATE: TIME: Sept. 20th 4:00 p.m. Saturday PLACE: Downtown Nashville CONTEST OPEN TO ALL AGES AND TALENT CATEGORIES. — CASH PRIZES AWARDED — REGISTRATION DEADLINE — SEPTEMBER 14 th Contact David or Brinda Hawkins.. Phone 852-0749 in making the decisions will be appreciated. The group also will nominate a new treasurer, and Susan Butler has offered Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU Monday, Sept. 15 Burritos, Peas, Applesauce, Cookie, Milk. Tuesday, Sept. 16 Hoagie Pattie on Bun^ French Fries, Corn, Fruit Popsicle, Milk. Wednesday, Sept. 17 Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Pickles, Pears, Bread and Butter, Milk. Thursday, Sept. 18 Lasagna, Green Beans, Peaches, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Friday, Sept. 19 Fishwich, Tartar Sauce, ColeSlaw, Applesauce, Milk. QUEEN CONTEST Cont. from front­ parents, Joyce and Mike McDonald, at McDonald’s Tavern. Having grown up on a farm, Stephenie is very fond of horses and also enjoys doing arts and crafts in her spare time. The first weekly tally Friday of “penny votes” for Nashville’s Harvest Queen candidates shows Ruby Ball leading in the contest. She and five other candidates are vying for the queen title to reign over the village’s Harvest Festival Sept. 19-20. Remember to vote for your favorite contestant! Canisters have been placed in various sponsoring business places in Nashville. Weekly tabulations will be made. to run for the position. New PTO officers for this year are Ardyce Robothan, president; Nancy Rosin, vice president; and Sandy Schaub, publicity. Everyone is invited to come and attend the open house and the business meeting. Thank You... - I We woulk like to take this opportunity to thank all of our friends for their prayers, concern, and support after Ken's motorcycle accident. We also send a SPECIAL thanks to our wonderful parents, we will never be able to repay you. Special recognition must go to the Nashville Ambulance Service, for their quick and expert response. So often we as communities do not realize or appreciate the superior service our ambulance agencies provide. Without all of you we might not have had the same opportunity to say thank you. Sincerely, Ken and Margaret Foote Come See Us at... The Little 119 N. 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MOLLY TURNER - �The Maple Valley New, Wednesday, September 10, 1980 — Page 8 Construction begins on the new Safety Center" in Nashville Nashville's new Safety Center, next to the locally-based fire department is begin­ ning to take shape. Most of the cost of the new structure is being financed by a Community Block Grant from HUD.. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) The sound of busy ham­ mers created an industrious anvil chorus in Nashville last week" as carpenters labored will house two emergency vehicles and other lifesaving equipment and will become the base of operations for the Castleton - Maple Grove Nashville Ambulance Dept. The department currently is housed in conjunction with the local fire station, but new state regulations and tight quarters made the planned separation necessary. Construction of the new safety center is being largely financed under a recent $405,000 Community Block Grant from the U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban in the hot sun to rough-in the new safety center next to the fire station on North Main. The frame structure soon The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) Nashville M-79 ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 CARLISLE *“ Phone (517)852-9605 Continued below- tr HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9 - 5:30 PHONE 852-0845 NASHVILLE EVEREADY Flashlight Batteries C or D Size • • • • • • • — 2 PACK — Now 49 ORAL-B Toothbrushes Size 35, 40, and 60 PURE ALOE GEL rs ^cee 99c \ IteCGUPONB a a a" m ■ B 4 0FF COLOR PRINT | FLM lk,ocessing ■ 9-16-80” ' Z* Sale..’l” ■ — For those of you who a wheat in legume By John Baer, Extension Agricultural plowdown, nitrogen rates haven't decided on a variety may be reduced 40 to 60 as of yet - the 1980 Wheat Agent pounds. In any case, fertilize Variety Performance sheets If you are going to avoid yourr soil to match the yield have just arrived and are Hessian Fly problems, potential of that field. It will available at the Cooperative September 16th is the day to Extension office. mark on your calendar. The save you dollars. 16th is the fly free date of Eaton County. Although Hessian fly has not been a problem in this county, the threat always remains. I recall last year at this time, when some farmers had planted their wheat early and there was a scare of Hessian fly damage. In reality, we had an unseasonal buildup of aphids which was then feeding in the wheat. I might also point out that early plantings of wheat do not guarantee top yield. We have seen some later plantings really top the scales in past years. With Ruth Cole (left) and Terri Houston were awarded moisture conditions as they are this fall, late plantings trophies for having the most homeruns. Ruth hit five homers and Terri chalked up four. (Photos supplied) may be the rule. As a reminder of things to do start your wheat planting planning now. Assess the weed problems that must be controlled. If you plan to use Roundup for the control of quack grass, don’t plow the fields you intend to treat. Roundup is a contact herbicide that must be applied to actively growing vegetation. Now is the time to sample your soil for fertilizer requirements. There is a real opportunity to save dollars with properly fer­ tilized crops and the yields Ewing's Team captured first place in tournament will only come from those soils whose fertility levels play. Members of the winning team are (back) Coach Doug Janousek, Sheri Janousek, Pam Heinze, B. J. are adequate. This year we are seeing Lind, Sherrie Hewitt, Assistant Manager Rocky some new varieties which Williams, Kathy Spears, Diane Cook, Mr. Ewing, Terri are proving themselves in Houston (front) Carmain Janousek, Sue McConnell, our area. These varieties, Cindy Them, and Ruth Cole. August, Frankenmuth, and Tecumseh, need 60 to 80 pounds of actual nitrogen in the spring,-while the ground is still frozen or three weeks after spring growth begins. The older varieties need 40 to 60 pounds of nitrogen in the spring. If you are planting Maple Valley Women's League tournament winners SAFER CENTER Conf, from above Development designated for various improvement projects in the greater Nash­ ville area. Also currently under construction as part of the HUD program is a com­ munity center and meeting hall for Maple Grove Twp. That building is located along South M-66, near the village limits. Contractor for both structures is Albert Van Allen of Otsego. Materials are being supplied by Hometown Lumber, Nash­ ville. Decongestant Tablets & Liquid Action-Ads 24 Tablets or 4 oz. Elixir 3-FAMILY BARN SALE: Sept. 11 -13, 3 miles south of Nashville, off M-66 on Lawrence Rd., 1st-house on right. 9 - 8. 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BIG GARAGE SALE: Ex­ cellent baby clothes, many adult clothes and misc. 327 Lentz, Nashville, Friday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.;’ Saturday, Sept. 13,10 a.m. to 3 p.m. FOR SALE: Bundy saxophone, excellentt con­ dition, with case and music stand, $350. Call Nashville 852-1759. (9-17) Placing third were members of the Steak House team (from the top) Jan Mittelsaedt, Kay Huges, Sharon Marisch, Mary Drak e, e Sandy Rollins, Thelma Christopher, Karen Powers, Sandi Chirstie (front row) Kathy Christopher, Dole Morawski, Coach Ray Aspinall, and Duska Morawski. �The Maple Valley News, Wednesday, September 10, 1980 — Pea* 9 Vermontville news By Ava Kroger Mr. George Firster still remains very ill at Com­ munity Hospital in Battle Creek. The Garden Club will meet for their regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 15. The Senior Citizens will meet at the Griswold Room for a noon potluck on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Bring a prize for bingo. • Mr. and Mrs. Evert Steward of rural Charlotte were Wednesday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict, also Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hollenbeck and daughter and his mother of Hickory Corners were callers. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Benedict and daughters of Arlington Hts., Ill. were weekend guests of the Harold Benedicts. Mrs. Robert Brimmer and Candi of Charlotte and Zavitia Adams of Horton and Mrs. John Steward of rural Mulliken were Saturday evening callers, and Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lipp and Eric of Ft. Knox, Ky. were Tuesday morning callers. Brian Benedict left Tuesday with the Dalmac (Dick Allen, Lansing to Mackinac) group from E. Lansing and rode his bicycle to the Straits. He returned home (by car) Monday evening. Mrs. Hermina Southern, For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES TRUMBLE AGENCY vluto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Bernice Adrion were Sunday p.m. callers of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Taylor and the John Halas family in Lansing and Mrs. Velma Whitmore in Eagle. Molly Mitchell and daughter, Connie, of Ogdensburg, N.Y., came August 18 to visit their mother and grandmother, Thelma Hall and other relatives for nearly two weeks. They spent the time at Higgins Lake. A former Vermontville resident, Ross Benedict, 83, of Seattle, * Wash., died August 15. His mother was Lena Slout B. and his father was Laurence Benedict. The Benedicts were a prominent family here, years ago. fM® ® Nashville Harvest FNMIL Obituaries Robert R. Fueri NASHVILLE - Mr. Robert R. Fueri, Sr., 74, of 503 S. Clark Road' died Friday, September 5, 1980 at Pennock^Hospital. He was born February 9, 1906 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Albert and Ida (Bauer) Fueri. He married Vergie M. Cox on July 30, 1927 in Toledo, Ohio. He was employed by Eaton Manufacturing Co. in Battle Creek until his retirement. Mr. Fueri is survived by his wife, Vergie; three sons, Robert, Jr. of Nashville, Gordon of ColdWater, and Patil of Winter Park, Florida; two daughters, Mrs. Hugh (Lois) Maurer of Marysville, Tennessee and Mrs. Janet Garner of Charlotte; fourteen grand­ children; thirteen great­ grandchildren; three brothers, Bernard, Walter and Fred, all of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Ehlke of Detroit and Mathilda DoRussell of Utica, Michigan. Funeral services were held at 2:00 'p.m. Monday, September 8, from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery. • September 19 & 20 • (Sponsored by the Riverside Recreational Development Corp.) ENTRANTS NEEDED FOR: * HARVEST PRODUCE CONTEST (Including floral arrangements)...Cash.Prizes and Ribbons awarded. CHAIRPERSON: LORNA WILSON...PHONE 852-9193 * -HARVEST RUN Open to all ages.;. Entry fee ’5.00 Pre-register...*6.00 Day of Race CHAIRPERSON: REV. DON ROSCO...PHONE 852-9228 ♦ TALENT SHOW Open to all ages...Cash Prizes awarded Entry Deadline...September 14, 1980 CHAIRPERSONS: DAVE & BRINDA HAWKINS...PH. 852-0749 BICYCLE RACE Non-motorized bikes only...open to all ages...’l entry fee...Trophies and ribbons awarded; CHAIRPERSON: LARRY CORKWELL...PHONE 852-9109 CANOE RACE 5 classes...Entry fee ’5.00...Trophies and Ribbons CHAIRPERSON: DENNIS SMITH...PHONE 852-1801 New VA Benefit available A new Veterans Ad­ however. If a marker other ministration benefit has than the VA standard is helped pay for headstones or chosen, VA will reimburse grave markers for almost up to $53 toward its cost. 40,000 veterans buried in " Application for reimprivate cemeteries since it bursement can be filed at first became available in any VA regional office. Applications for the VA 1979. The legislation permits VA headstone or marker should to reimburse part of the cost be addressed to Director, Service, of an individual headstone or Monuments marker placed on the grave Department of Memorial of a veteran buried in a Affairs, Veterans Ad­ private cenfetery. The ministration, 810 Vermont reimbursement cannot Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. exceed the average cost of 20420. The VA assistance on headstones purchased by VA for this purpose. The current headstones is in addition to the $300 VA burial allowance amount is $53.00. Families of veterans who and a $150 plot allowance. select a burial site for a deceased veteran in a CARD OF THANKS private cemetery now have Thank you all for the two options for VA assistance in marking the beautiful 100th birthday grave. VA will provide a party. Special thanks to Mr. headstone or grave marker and Mrs. Jack Rathburn, free of charge and ship it to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Northrup, the consignee designated on the Chamber of Commerce, the application. Cost of Mr. Mason (Village Pres.) placing the marker in a and the village officers, private cemetery must be Norma Viele and the borne by the applicant, Congregational Church, and all who made the day beautiful. Many thanks to Pres. Carter, Gov. Milliken, Congressman Wolpe, Commissioner Fluthanr. May you all live to be 100 and may God bless you all. Mina Barnes CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the friends and relatives of Mrs. John Gaut for the very nice open house that was held on Aug. 17 at the Congregational Church. We would especially like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Dale Northrup and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rathburn. Action-Ads MOTOR HOMES AND CAMPERS FOR RENT: By day or week, deposit will hold. Call Vacation Rentals, 945-9101, Hastings. (9-24) ARTS AND CRAFTS CHAIRPERSON: VERNON & SHIRLEY CURTIS...PH. 852-9309 HARVEST PARADE • ALL TYPES OF ENTRIES WELCOME!) CHAIRPERSON: SUZY CORKWELL...PH. 852-9544 or 852-9109 AND ribbons AWARDED Friday, September 19,1980 F • uc« Contest -5:00 P-m. (In tent) GTuorskpeeyl SSiunpgpeMr..a.pUlneitSetdreMeetth6o:0d0is -t 8C:h0u0rcmhm 5-00 -7-°° p„m« Gospel ospe Sing...Maple ng... ap e Street, ree, 6:00 : - - :8:00mm C Crowning of Queen 7:00 p.m. at Gospel Sing Leisure Time Amusement Carnival Rides (All Day) I Saturday, September20 , | Canoe Race... Race 10:00 am a.m. ASx rRSa$?t* Cce"n ftr ga^l SPna!rk:3°1 a0m:0-0Faum,lert Sil treet School I | I I Ax *R°a$t...Central Park...10:00 a.m. til ’ Grond Parade...12:00 noon T oS!’iganMiniTr SactorP 4ul0l.0..l;00D/.m SJ^w-Maple SJ^w-Maple Street Street4:00 4:00 p.m/ Hot Air Balloon Ascension...6:00 to 6:30 Harvest Festival Dance (Live Band)...9:00 p.m. til 1 am. All Day Saturday Kiddie CarnivaL.Masonic Temple Library Book Sale Flea Market . Golf Tournament at Mulberry Fore oal Barn—sepnotrnaslo Preadrk by the MV Javeeec Arts &Crafts...m Central en ra Park ar y ★ Flea Market * TABLE RESERVATIONS UNDER TENT AVAILABLE...*5.00 CHAIRPERSON: DEWEY DULL...852-9226 or 852-9544 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL SUZY CORKWELL OR LOIS ELLISTON AL. 852-9544 NASHVILLE (DAYS) “Come to Nashville where there’s fun for the whole family!” • HARVEST BALL Music by Pastimes... Tickets: ’3 Sin­ gle, *5 Couple • MINI­ TRACTOR PULL • BIG PARADE • KIDDIE KARNIVAL �The Maple Valley Newt. Wednesday. September 10. 1980 — Page 10 Maple Valley 'Fall' Sports Preview Girls Varsity Basketball begins! The Maple Valley girls basketball team swung into action last night, Monday, September 8, at Bellevue. This year’s squad, again under the leadership df Coach Jerry Reese, will be out to better last year’s record of 10-10. Four seniors and five juniors are eager to get the season underway. The seniors include three-year letter winner and co-captain Diane Cook, co-captain Lori Decker, Candace Mater, and Kris Sample. Other promising juniors include letterwinners Melissa Coffman and Melanie Rogers. Up from the junior varsity are Paula Service, Tammi Teachworth, and Sandy Snowden. These girls are expected to make it tough to be beaten. The League schools that are picked to finish on top this season are league champion Portland, runnerup Lakeview with the league’s most valuable player, Pat Doll, and a senior group from Saranac. Fightingitoutfor the other spots will be Maple Valley, Montabella, Central Mont­ calm, Carson City, and Vestaburg. The Lions must try to replace all-conference players Tuesday Aspinall and Julie Barlow, who graduated last year. Hopes are high for Sample, Code, Decker, Coffman, and Rogers to take up the scoring slack. Point guard will be Mater with Rogers acting as back­ up. The rebounding strength will be left up to Decker, Sample, Teachworth, Snowden, and Rogers. Best defensive players are ex­ pected to be Coffman, Service, Mater, and Cook. The junior varsity team will be coached by Michelle Skovera. Thursday the Lions travel to Middleville. Maple Valley Basketball Front row (from left): Kris Sample, Lori Decker, Diane Cook, Candace Mater, Tari Swift-mgr. Back row (from left)rCoach Jerry Reese, Melissa Coffman, Sandy Snowden, Melanie Rogers, Tammy Teachworth, Paula Service. (Maple Valley News Photo) Guiding Lion girls basketball fortunes in 1980 will be the coaching team of Varsity Coach Jerry Reese and Junior Varsity Coach Michele Skovera. (Maple Valley News Photo) > Go Get'em LIONS These area merchants support the LIONS year-round I Support These Merchants Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods, Inc. 105 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-0713 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 Betty’s Antiques 228 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1595 Citizen’s Elevator Company 870 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0514 Hecker Agency 225 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9680 South End Food & Beverage 637 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9833 Irene’s Beauty Shop Sewing Bee Fabrics Nashville Steak House SNB Bank & Trust 204 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9107 Across from the Post Office Nashville 202 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0944 S. Main Nashville Branch Ph. 852-0790 Vogt Funeral Home Carl’s Market Wheeler Marine Service 204 Queen Nashville Ph. 852-1910 999 Reed St. Nashville Ph. 852-1621 728 Durkee Nashville Ph. 852-9609 Simon Pharmacy Kent Oil Company Larry’s Fargo 207 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-0845 (Gerald Kent, owner) 735 Durkee (M66) Nashville Ph. 852-9210 106 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9626 Eaton Federal Savings & Loan S. Main Street Nashville Ph. 852-1830 Marathon C Store 416 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9895 The Mirrors Image Powers Service 133 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9587 * Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 Johnny’s Food Mart 160 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0640 Bob’s Service Shop 61OS. Wellman Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9377 111 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-9192 Maple Valley Concrete Johnson Furniture 112N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9594 Maple Valley Implement 737 Sherman Nashville Ph. 852-1910 Stanton Real Estate Vermontville Hardware 131 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-1121 and Auctioneers Country Comers Market Main St. Vermontville & Nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 Comer of M-66 & State Rd. Ph. 852-1945 Nashville Flowers & Jewelry 233 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9797 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply 209 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-9500 725 S. Durkee (M-66) Nashville Ph. 852-1900 Bill Richards Studio 250 S. Main Vermontville Ph.»l-517,726-1340 Furlong’s Variety 171 S. Main Vermontville 726-1164 Al’s Carry Out (Formerly Mack's Grocery) Vermontville Nashville Chamber of Commerce �Th* Mapl* Valley News, Wednesday, September 10, 1980 —Page 11 M.V. golf looking to improve last season's 2-14 record This year’s Lion golf team is made up of mostly juniors and seniors. Returning letterwinners are Jeff Weiler, Eric. Wolff, Cory Furlong, and Dan McClintock. Gordon Gardner, the number two golfer as a sophomore, was an exchange student last year and will rejoin the team as a senior this season. Jerry Gould, a transfer student from Lansing, will also help the team a tremendous amount according to Head Coach Mike Booher. Rich Elliston and Tom McMillen will be working hard to make the varsity squad. Rounding out the team will be Dan Hoffman, Bob Brumm, Kevin Ohm, Scott Johnson, and Glenn Arras. Booher looks for Central Montcalm and Lakeview to fight it out for first place with Portland able to beat either team on any given night. The Lion golf mentor hopes to guide his 1980 team to a middle-of-the-pack finish and improve on last season’s 2-14 mark. M.V. Cross Country looking - strong! The 1980 cross country Mike Desrocher runners season looks to be a strong were eighth in Division I. one for the Maple Valley Dan Halsey took eight team. place to earn a medal with a Returning from last year’s good time of 16:15. Dan squad will be senior Dan Hoffman took 33rd place in a Hoffman who, along with time of 17:19. Randy sophomore Dan Halsey, will Beachnau took 42nd place in co-captain the team, senior a time of 17:37. Mike Mike Trumble, and juniors Trumble took 49th place in a John Mater and Randy time of 18:06. John Mater Beachnau. took 53rd place in a time of Along with those five 18:13 and Tim Tobias took returning lettermen will be 56th place in a time of 18:21. newcomers Tim Tobias, a Scott Aldaffer took 92nd junior, Todd Braden, a place in a time of 21:40 in the senior, Todd Pontius, a junior varsity race. sophomore, and Scott The Lions begin their Aldaffer, a freshman. regular season Thursday With the strong nucleus of against Carson City at home returning lettermen, the beginning at 4:30. Lions are looking toward a All home meets will be run super season. at the Mulberry Fore Golf At Saturday’s season­ Course through the courtesy opening Bellevue In­ of Bill Hecker. Fans and vitational the Lions looked friends are invited to come tough by taking 15th place in out and support the team in a field of 23 teams. Coach 1980. Front row (from left): Coach Mike Booher, Dan McClintock, Gordon Gardner, Jerry Gould, Jeff Weiler, Rich Elliston. Back row (from left): Kevin Ohm, Scott Johnson, Cory Furlong, Bob Brumm, Eric Wolff, Glenn Arras.. (Maple Valley News Photo) M.V. Golf Sports Preview continued in next week's issue! Maple Valley J.V.'s defeat Bellevue 38-6 opening The Maple Valley junior varsity football team had a fine opening day in defeating Bellevue 38 to 6. The key to the victory was the fine blocking of the of­ fensive line, which included Tony Dunkelburger, Jim Yost, Dale Montague, Ron Mapes, Jon Granger, Robbie Franks, Dennis Gardner, and Pete Koetje. Scoring touchdowns for Maple Valley were Ernie Wright, Marty Martin, Tony -Reid -Reid and and Wes Wes Wood Wood (2). (2). Adding extra points were Wes Wood and Lester Caldwell. Pete Koetje and Tony Dunkelburger caught extra point passes from Randy Joostberns. Outstanding defensive performances were turned in by Randy Joostberns, Dan Keech, Chris Burton and Tony Reid. Tony Reid also had an 80 yard kick off return for a touchdown. This year’s J. V.s have only 13 sophomores on the team and some were not on , the team last year. We are hoping this inexperience won’t hurt us too much and we are hoping our young ball players will help us. They travel to Lakeview for a 5:30 game next Thursday. Their record is AAanl Av V vninllc«yav CfOSS CoUntTV ' Front ,row vrom Coach Mike Desrochers, Randy Beachnau, Dan Halsey m Tobias, Todd Braden, Scott Alldaffler. Back row (from left): April Browne, Bren^a Browne, Marty Smith, Melissa Smith-mgr. Missing from picture: Dan Hoffman, Mike Trumble, .John Mater, Todd Pontius. (Maple Valley News Photo) now one win and no losses. M.V. catures little Brown Jug” in 18-0 romp over Bellevue The “Little Brown Jug” is bagk in circulation and is now residing in the Maple Valley trophy case following an 18-0 football victory by the Lions over the Broncos of Bellevue. It’s the first exchange of the “Jug” since last played for in 1957. The series began in 1935. The Lions dominated virtually every phase of the game last Friday, allowing minus eight yards rushing and 25 yards passing by Bellevue, while registering 279 yards rushing and 24 yards passing themselves. Maple Valley had 19 firsU downs while Bellevue had two, both(‘by penalty. Maple' Valley had three long scoring drives to ac­ count for their three touch­ downs. The first drive was 68 yards in 13 plays, capped by a one yard burst into the end zone by Tom Brooke. The second drive was almost a carbon copy of the first, going 69 yards in 17 plays, ending with a one yard run by the same Tom Brooke. Th6 third drive was a 57 yarder, but this time Ross Nichols dove the final yard. All three conversions failed. Tom Brooke had an out­ standing night at tailback, rushing for 202 yards and two touchdowns on 34 attempts. Ross Nichols added 32 yards, Jeff Beebe ran for 29 yards and added 24 more bn a pass reception, Terry Pierce had 12 yards and Mark Sutfin added four yards to the total. The success of the offense was due to the Hard running of Tom Brooke and the ex- cellent blocking of the of­ fensive line which consisted of Gordon Gardner, Glen Godbey, Mark Siple, Jim Travoli, Newman Maurer, Bruce Carmoney, and Brian Chaffee. Jeff Christensen, Bruce Conklin, Alan Wells, and Walt Maurer replaced the starters at various times with no decrease in ef­ fectiveness. Mark Sutfin also did an excellent job of blocking from his fullback position. Defensively, the Lions were led by the hard charge of 270 pound tackle, Alan Wells, who had five tackles and one assist, including two tackles behind the line of scrimmage. Jeff Beebe also had a good night, coming up from his safety position to register three tackles and two assists. Mark Siple and Jeff Christensen had four tackles each, while Terry Pierce added a Jackie, fumble recovery and two blocked passes from his position at safety. Steve Hummel had the Lions’ only pass in­ terception. Maple Valley’s tackle totals are low since Bellevue only ran the ball fourteen times and completed but six passes. However, the Lions made good use of the few chances they had to tackle Bellevue ball carriers. The game was a huge success for the local football team and illustrates that the team strength is in its of­ fensive and defensive lines and at running back. Although Tom Brooke had a fantastic night, there are several good running backs to take his place when he tires, namely, Jeff Beebe, Ross Nichols, Mark Sutfin, and John Pomeroy. Maple Valley’s quarterbacks, Terry Pierce and Walt Maurer, both showed a great deal of poise and ability to move the team. Neither player has a great deal of experience at the position but you would never have been able to tell that last Friday. The Lions play Lakeview next Friday at home in their first league encounter of the season. Game time is 7 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Wednesday, September 10, 1980 — Poge 12 Harold Benedict celebrates 70th birthday— Seven .of the children of Harold Benedict, and their available families (Brenda is in Europe), hosted a 70th birthday party for him, with 93 in attendance, at his home at 9495 Round Lake Rd. on August 24. Mrs. Howard Goodenough made the two beautiful and clever cakes. Dilys Das arid Zavtia Adams arrived the Monday before, the Leroy Wions and Cherry Adams and children and Dave and Derek Rishel on Wednesday, Jackie Benedict on Thursday, the Sunil Das and Bruce Benedict families on Saturday, all staying through Sunday. Karen Rishel arrived Sunday and also the Robert Brimmers and Fred Adams, Brain Benedict. Kathy Deacon of Ann ArbOr and Denish Das of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia were also weekend guests. On Saturday, Harold and Brian Benedict, Dr. Sunil Das, Leroy and Jim Wion and Dave Rishel fished for salmon quite successfully at Whitehall, Brian catching the two largest - in the 23 lb. area. Brenda Benedict has finished her schooling at the University of London, checked in at the Wolfgang Dietz’s again at Oberdorfeldon, Germany and is now spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Shishir Das at their summer home on the Mediterranean in S. France and will travel on to Spain, Italy and Austria, if all goes as planned. Voter registration deadline is Oct. 6 40th anniversary to be observed An open house will be held on Sunday, September 14, from 2-7 p.m. at the Kalamo Methodist Church in honor of Elbert and Alice Travis, 9102 Carlisle Hwy., Vermontville. The open house will be hosted by the couple's two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Mary) Weldon of Albion and Mrs. Robert (Beverly) Hendershot of Climax. All friends and relatives are invited to share in the celebration. The couple requests no gifts. 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To make it easier for Secretary of State Office increasing Branch Manager Iris Her- Michigan’s menitt reminded all populations to register, unregistered individuals that Manager Hermenitt said only a few short weeks that in 1975 the Michigan remain before the October 6 legislature passed a law deadline for voter enabling the Secretary of registrations. ONLY THOSE State to register individuals REGISTERED MAY VOTE! jn branch offices. To date, In order to facilitate voter more than 2.6 million have registrations, Hermenitt and registered in these offices. The Hastings branch office the Hastings branch em­ ployees will be giving special is located at 305 West Mill attention to those individuals St., Hastings. Office hours who have not yet registered are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., but wish to do so. Individuals Monday thru Friday. Ride-A-Thon coming up By Connie Green, 4-H Program Assistant ' There are only a few days left to collect pledges for the Ride-A-Thon, sponsored by the Horseback Riding for Handicappers Committee. Pledge sheets are available at the Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, or at local tack shops. The person who collects the most pledges will receive a trophy, which is on display at Smith’s Men’s Wear in downtown Charlotte. The event will be held Saturday, September 13 beginning at Camp Francis. Registration will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the event con­ cluding about 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served to participants. ANY type of non-motorized transportation is acceptable on the 2 routes (4 miles and 7 miles long). For further information, contact Connie Green (543­ 2310) or Jan Tirrell (543­ 6278). TIME OFF - The State Civil Service Commission has approved a plan to allow state workers to take unpaid leaves to avert layoffs during the budget crunch; but if layoffs occur, seniority s y will be waived in favor of making g sure that numbers of minorities and women employees do not fall below set levels. BALLOT CHALLENGE - The Supreme Court has agreed to hear in January another challenge to Michigan’s ballot­ access law, which requires minor parties first to get on the ballot by petition, then to get votes in August to qualify for the November ballot. SEPTEMBER SESSION - The legislature has returned for a month-long session which will concentrate primarily on getting the budget to balance for this year and for the fiscal year which begins October 1. All budget bills are now in the House, although the Senate must ultimately agree to any changes which the House makes in bills the Senate has already passed. WELFARE PAYBACK - The Court of Appeals has ruled that'a lower court cannot order a person who has been convicted of welfare fraud to repay to the state the money that was obtained fraudulently, instead of sending the person to jail. State law provides for a maximum penalty of a $2,000 fine and four years in jail: repayment is not allowed as an alternative sentence. JURY LOQIC - The Supreme Court has ruled that a jury’s verdict ofacquittal, which is inconsistent with its verdict for conviction, does not require a reversal of the convictipn. In commenting on a jury’s verdict on a multi-count indictment, the Court said, “Juries are not held to any rules of logic nor are they required to explain their decisions.” HAPPY BIRTHDAY Harold Christianson YOUR WIFE 4-H flower workshop planned By Connie Green,. 4-H Program Assistant members,, and leaders in­ terested in this project area. Participants are asked to A workshop on flower bring their own containers, arranging and showing wire for holding flowers and flowers will be held Satur­ flowers (or even weeds), day, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. in the which should be cut the night auditorium of the 4-H before and put in warm Building, on the Charlotte water. Fairgrounds. Vera Bracy of If you plan to attend, the Olivet Garden Club will please call the Extension be conducting the workshop, Office, 543-2310, by Sep­ which is open to all 4-H tember 12. Eggcellent egg cookery meeting scheduled By Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist Dr. Cal Flegal, MSU Poultry Specialist, is coming to Eaton County to show and tell about eggs, omelets and crepes. The supper meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall, on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. All adults are invited to come and learn first hand how to make omelets, learn about egg nutrition and economy, and top off their supper meal with a crepe of your own making. Pre-registration and a small fee is required at the Extension office, 426 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, by September 19. Participants are asked to bring their own table service. This event is sponsored jointly by the Eaton Ex­ tension Homemakers and the Extension Family Living program with the co­ chairpersons being Ruth Landes and June Covell. For details, call 543-2310. Let John Deere handle the snow removal this winter Put your tractor to work year ’round with a snow removal attachment. There are four capacity-matched snow throwers with working widths from 32 to 46 inches. They feature reversible cutting edges for double life. Push snow out of the way with a front blade in 42- or 54-inch widths. If you don’t own a John Deere Lawn Tractor, we can supply you with anything from 8 to 19.9 horsepower. So see us now for a tractor and compatible snow removal equipment. We offer convenient finance plans, parts and quality service. Nothing Runs Like a Deere" I——, G&W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 �The Maple Valley News, Wednesday, September 10, 1980 — Page 13 MSU increases nitrogen recommendations By Allen Krizek. County Extension Director PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drdinage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON w w 5SS^ i‘?sx *'<»«. x £*£S;; £*£S 5&§i § * >x, > , ■ Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV.ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: SundayMorning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated I cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call. . THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public invited to attend DAN'S WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREE WATER TEST! I Reasonable Fees!! (517)882-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Dani l The newer wheat varieties 10 tons manure, the that are being planted by recommended . rate is 50 Michigan farmers, are very pounds of nitrogen. For no responsive to nitrogen legume or manure the rate is fertilizer. Effective im- 80 pounds of nitrogen per mediately, fertilizer acre. The only exception is recommendations from for varieties susceptible to Michigan State University’s lodging. In these cases, use Cooperative Extension no more than 60 pounds of Service will' be increased by nitrogen per acre on sandy 20 pounds of actual nitrogen soils and 40 pounds of per acre to reflect the higher nitrogen per acre on fine needs of the new varieties. textured soils. Nitrogen in excess of The recommendation for wheat following a legume planting time fertilizer and 10 ton of manure per should be topdressed in early acre remains at 10 pounds of spring. Do not apply on nitrogen. However, for frozen ground on soils with wheat following just a good greater than a 3 percent legume, is 30 pounds per slope. acre, and for no legume and Bellevue band boostersTtje Bellevue Band Boosters have set their first meeting of the new school year for Monday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the new high school band room. Various fund-raising ideas will be discussed at this meeting. Area boy has state fair reserve grand champion pen of lambs Jeff Gordeneer had the honor of receiving the reserve grand champion pen of market Hampshire Lambs title for his animals at the recent Michigan State Fair Gordeneer’s lambs were among the animals auc­ tioned at the fair. Carl’s Chop House of Detroit of­ fered the top bid, $1.50 per pound for the his three lambs. EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties OFFERING COMPLETE ... WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Dick Ewing - Owner 726-0088 WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY. THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI 6459 ALLEGAN RD. The Band Boosters regular monthly meeting will resume in October on the familiar first Monday of the month. All parents of band students and other interested individuals are urged to attend. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 rCLiP THIS AND SAVE IT Two of the lambs weighed 117 pounds and the other 108. THANK YOU In appreciation for the good care received in emergency room and Hayes Green Beach Hospital I say ‘lhank you’ to Dr. Mondejar and nursing staff. A special thanks to Bryce’s family for fast action and care but most of all to my bedside partner in or out of the hospital. The cards and inquiries were greatly appreciated. Vernon L. MacDonald LaMAZE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES are now being offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram, Mulliken Rd., Charlotte, (tfn) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) FOR SALE: Snow tires, size H78xl4, mounted, $30; 250 gallon fuel oil tank, $30; 8 h.p. Briggs & Stratton engine, with electric start, $175. Call Nashville, 852-1759. (9-17) PORCH SALE: Saturday, Sept. 13, Sunday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. GM infant loveseat, baby scales, swing, baby clothes, newborn-age 3, very good Condition, mostly baby items but have ladies clothing size 9-10 thru 12, curling iron, misc. items. Exactly 2% miles south on Clark Rd. from corner of M­ 66 and M-79, Nashville. 852­ 1943. Signs. Free coffee. ^September Savings ori insulation 2 Weeks ONLY BLOWN INSULATION ^4j|5°9’ Plbe. rB3a0g C While Supply Lasts CASH & CARRY Reserve blower today and do it B yourself or call us for installation a information. HOMETOWN YOUR FULL SERVICE LUMBER YARS DELIVERING-PLANNING ESTIMATING-SAVING .'' 1~336”3468 . ,.852-0882 In Nashville -1 block East on the tracks Weather is a variable you just ■ \ can’t count on. Sb. the Renk Family '. has protection for | your corn crop. It’s . called the 100% Free gKg ’ Replanting Agreement. i And that’s just what it means. If for any reason you . must replant before July 1; ' * Renk will provide free seed. Find out more. Citizens Elevator Co. 870 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0514 Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing... The Furniture Stripping Business (Previously behind Walt & Betty's Strip Shop) 538 Sherman NASHVILLE * Stripping * Refinishing * Retiring Hours: 10-5 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 10-1 Saturday Closed On Wednesday Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517)852-0943 RK66 �Th* Mopt* Vollvy New*. Wedneidoy. September 10. 1900 — rope 14 Old-fashioned crafts and skills at Charlton Park festival— Old America cornea alive at Charlton Park Village and Museum. Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14, when the Park presents its tenth annual Folk Life Festival. Everyday life of a century ago will be re-enacted in the environs of the recon­ structed 19th century rural village Demonstrations, from 10 a m to 5 p m each day, will present the stalls necessary for survival as well as those filling a creative need Home crafts, pointing out the hardiness and resour­ cefulness of America's pioneers will include bread baking, butter making, cider pressing, sausage stuffing, candle dipping, quilting, weaving and wool dyeing. Blacksmithing, carpentry, ropemaking, wood sawing and buzzing, corn shelling and grinding and milk separa ting will be performed by hand and with the aid of gasoline engines. Other demonstrations will include beekeeping, dulcimer playing, glass cutting, chair caning, wood cut printing and calligraphy. The Ringo Swingo Square Dancers will be demon­ strating traditional dances on Sunday. Loaves of homemade bread will be baked in the wood stove of the Bristol Inn. Other food favorites will include homemade ice cream, apple butter, caramel apples, pancakes and sausage, and bratwurst Craftsmen and artists participating include: David Wilcox, Hastings, carving duck decoys; Jane Koning, Hasting*, face painting and portrait sketching; Chris Brenton, Wheeler, quilts, Ragedy Ann and Andy Dolls, macrame, crochet, barn­ woodplaques; Sandra Riffel, Marshall, dried flowers, dresden dolls, quilted pillows, country painting; Kate Red, Byron Center, crafts; Doris Bell and Betty Smith, Sunfield, plaques and wreaths made from walnuts, acorns, etc.; James and Violet Jarman, Kalamazoo, woodwork, tole painting, rugs, quilts; Betty Wood, Jackson, quilting; Jean Blizzard, DeWitt, ink drawings of children, pot­ tery, water colors; Arnold Korte, DeWitt, wood car­ ving; Ethel Brasic, Wyoming, oil painting; Mrs. Robert Hughes, Battle Creek, chair caning; Efarlene Binns, Mulliken, country painting; Barbara Main, machine knitting; Paula Walters, knitting and crocheting; Wally and Myr(Je Gementz, hand cut glass; Alfred and Eleanor "Old America comes alive" this Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14 Spurgat, Muskegon, hand­ during the tenth annual Folk Life Festival at Charlton Park Village and Museum. crafted wooden items and The show, re-enacting everyday life of a century ago runs from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. candles; Buster Howell, each day. Charlton Park is located just off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. Richland, woodcarving and (Reminderphoto) cane making; Jack and Janet Redican, Lake Odessa, functional stoneware pot­ schools and an activity for Shop; Carpenter - Cooper art-note paper, dried, tery; Lyle and Delores children to make their own Shop; Machine Shed; Bank pressed and framed flowers; and Office Building; Hard­ Miller, Clarksville, hand books; Harriett Proefrock, Esther Van Winkle, Grand ware Store; General Store rag rugs; carved and tooled leather; crocheted Rapids, corn husk craft and and Print Shop. Lee Tracy, Hastings, hand Malcolm Pierce, Dowling, country painting; Elza and The Park’s recreation Strung chokers and picture frames, John and Ardis Carlin, Hastings, necklaces; Debrah Town­ Elaine Rowen, dried flower area, including a beach, boat leaded glass and handlauriteh, picnic shelter, send, Patty Pufpaff and arrangements (will custom painted china; Kathy De playground equipment Robbie Kilpatrick, Bellevue, make) and miniatures, and Gennaro, flowers and dried tables and grills will also be rosemaling, oil paintings, Dema Wright, Vermontville, material arrangements; open. etchings, tempera resists, quilling. Marilee Ayles, Nashville, Admission to the Folk Life All buildings in the nature crafts; Susan Tyner, and water colors; Dorothy Festival is $2.00 for adults 12 Stedman, Battle Creek, Charlton Park Village will be Middleville and Richard and over, and 50 cents for Handy, Delton, wooden toys, knitting, crocheting, and open throughout the Festival children under 12. The Park bead Christmas ornaments; including the Museum; Lee period dolls, cloth dolls; is located between Hastings Mid­ School; Village Church; Marion Johnson, Charlotte, Edna Townsend, and Nashville, just off M-79. dleville, books about country Bristol Inn; Blacksmith QUALITY WORKMANSHIP crocheted shawls and hats; For more information call Cal and Jenny Lamoreaux, 616-945-3775. TRANSMISSION REPAIRS Shelbyville, trade silver, ironwork, quilts, tools, offloom and Indian weaving, BODY & BUMP SERVICE dulcimers, knives; Ann McCune and Dorothy Kelley, planting bulbs should be sold WHEEL ALIGNMENT & A variety of bulb packages The National Arbdf Day Charlotte, quilts, patchwork diapers, dolls, etc.; Laneta Foundation reminds local are offered for sale at $4.00 from August 15 to October 1. BALANCING Organizations may obtain Wilkes and Hazel McCaul, organizations that they need per package, including, a sample sales literature and Middleville, bead and shell to contact the Foundation profit of $1.25 per package TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS further information by work; Maureen Smith, now to line up a fund-raising for the local sponsoring calling (402 ) 474-5655 or Portage, sterling silver project involving the sale of organization. writing the National Arbor MAJOR OVERHAULS____ The bulbs come with jewelry; Janet Bliven, Dutch flower bulbs. Tulip, Day Foundation, Arbor planting inMulliken, bread dough, daffodil, narcissus, Dutch complete Lodge 100, Nebraska City, RAKES iris, hyacinth, and crocus structions and are paper quilling, tole painting; NE 68410. Mrs. Lester Campbell, bulbs will be available for guaranteed to bloom. Bellevue, quilting; James fall planting through the Williams, “The Old Whit-program. tier”, Ypsilanti, whittling; Youth and school groups, Use your Mobil Credit Cord Jerry and Jane Shoup, Nash- clubs, churches, and other or BankAmericard (VISA) ville, hex signs and wood organizations can sell bulbs carving; Marilyn Wright, in their community to raise nngs; money for their activities Vermontville, oil paintings; Battle and the Foundation will mail Gregory Mann, 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 Creek, leadcasting; John the bulbs directly to the Wozniak,Swartz Creek, customers’ homes. The local sponsoring organization never has to handle the bulbs, according to the Foundation. The Arbor Day Foun­ dation, a non-profit GARAGE SALE organization, is working to MARKET DAY SALE improve the quality of life in September 10,11, and 12 Saturday, September 13 communities throughout the 4 miles south of Nashville, country by encouraging from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beautification projects. corner Maple Grove Rd. & M-66 Auto Service CENTER Dutch flower bulbs - good fund-raiser! Purina RAT CONTROL PELLETS Trowbridge Service The rats prefer it Community Events . . UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OPEN HOUSE AT FULLER STREET & KELLOGG SCHOOLS Thursday, September 11 in...Nashville Crafts, Bake Sale, Produce and Rummage (no clothes). Proceeds go to missions. from 7:00 to 7:30 Business meeting afterwards at Fuller 'Street gym. All welcome. Thank You WOMAN’S LITERARY CLUB Nashville P.T.O. Members Wednesday, September 17 Bismark Community Boosters to meet September 13 At 8P.M. for Business meeting and social hour. Bring sandwiches and either cake or jello. All former area Bismark members welcome! NASHVILLE POTLUCK SALAD LUNCHEON at 12:30 p.m. at Mulberry Fore Phone reservations to Mrs. HJ. Knoll at 852-9759 or Mrs. L.P. Lynch at 852-0856 by September 15. • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Action-Ads RENT, A MOTOR HOME FOR A DAY OR A WEEK: ' Fall color tours, Cedar Point, Disney World — wherever you want to go. Deposit will hold. 945-9101, Hastings. (9-24) CAR FOR SALE: 1973 Chevy Impala 4-door. Rusty but runs good. New battery and brakes, rebuilt transmission and excellent tires. 114,000 miles. $395. Phone (616) 623­ 8763. Delton. CLARINET FOR SALE: Good condition. Phone 852­ 9841 Nashville. WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) LEADING COMPETITIVE RAT BATT PURINA RAT CONTROL PELLETS FRESH CORN Purina Rat Control Pellets—#1 with the farm market. #1 with rats, shouldn't they be #1 with you? 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LIMIT ’ W COUPON ANO 57 50 PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES •A^UROAV SE>TEMBER 13 1980 ~C � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-09-17.pdf 13187b41fb0b384c28aaf4160a0a9eec PDF Text Text \'o'3'S ?o'0x'c PAID U.S. Pp' o ~ HciJ.rji, A-'J ’■ kA’1 1 PERMIT NO f Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) M°Ple Val,®y News. Vol. 108, No. 16 —Wednesday, September 17. 1980 c~• 1/ HASTINGS F BUC LIBRARY l2i s. CHJ.-Ci i STREET > HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49051 Gladys Richardson honored as parade 'Grand Marshal' Gladys (Remington) Miller Richardson has been selected as Grand Marshal of Nashville’s 1980 Harvest Nashville village president, serving from 1964-65. However, she is best known only woman to becomefor her nearly half-century of local news reporting. A deep and abiding love of basketball was the impetus that launched a writing career that enriched countless lives. I “Oh, how loved basketball,” comments Mrs. Richardson. Because she served as captain of Nashville High School girls’ basketball team in 1924, the Grand Rapids Press asked her to report game scores from those contests and other local sports. In the early days, Gladys would race to the local NYCRR depot after the game and telegraph the results to the Press. Gladys had moved to Nashville from Sheridan with her parents when she was five years old, and started school here. Her father, the late Henry Remington, was a local barber and also worked as an accountant. He found time, in addition, to serve various terms as both village and township clerk. “It was from him I believe I inherited my interest in public service,” reflects Mrs. Richardson. However, Gladys’ first career was in the news field. Gladys Richardson Four days after graduation Festival parade, set for noon Saturday. . Gladys was the first - and - Party time for the president In honor of the 77th birthday of Nashville's Village President Harold Christiansen, Thursday's council proceedings ended with cake and ice cream. The party was a surprise to Harold and was arranged by his wife, Jo, and others. The unique cake, featuring a barbershop trio singing Happy Birthday to Harold, was created by Village Treasurer Lois Elliston. Shown with Mr. Christiansen just before the cake cutting are other village officials. Seated at left is Clerk Suzy Corkwell and, at right, John Hughes, trustee. Standing, from left, are trustees Calvin Rizor and Helen Curtis: Lois Elliston, treasurer, and trustees Ray Hinckley, Forrest Babcock and Carl Tobias. The audience at Thursday's meeting was also invited to join in the celebration. ~ (Maple Volley photos by Susan Hinckley) from high school with The Class of 1925, she went to work for the Nashville News. The paper then was owned by Len W. Feighner, who had bought the paper in 1888 from its founder, Orno Strong. Fresh out of school with no special training for the post, Gladys now is unsure how she acquired the job. But she took to it like a duck to water. Primarily, Gladys' wrote news but she also did some office work (<jf which she was not fond) and learned to run the equipment, a duty she loved. - “I set type oh the old linotype machine,” noted Gladys. In fact, _ she later became' so proficient that during World War II the Lansing State Journal of­ fered her a job running linotype, which she declined. Gladys had no auto in her early days on the News staff, but gathered her reports on foot or by phone when possible. “I walked up and down Main Street to pick up social items,” she reminisces. Once, she recalls, she wanted to start a weekly column, but didn’t. “Mr. Feighner very wisely discouraged me,” she ex­ plains. He told her the first few weeks would be fine, but soon she would find the pressure of turning out a weekly column to be a burden. “But I was young and energetic and had ideas I wanted to share,” said Gladys. She continued to write for the News on a full­ time basis for about 5 years, then began to write at home as a free-lance contributor. She also wrote as correspondent reporter for the Old Battle Creek Moon Journal (Now the Enquirer & News), the Grand Rapids Press, the Grand Rapids Herald, the Lansing State Journal, the Detroit papers, praise all the cooperation United Press international, she received from local and Associated Press, the area authorities. Hastings Banner, Charlotte During her long career as Republican-Tribune and the a reporter, Gladys worked Vermontville Echo. for five different editor­ In time, Gladys acquired a publishers. of the Nashville camera and learned to take News: Feighner, McClure, and develop photos in order Gloster, Hinderliter and to supply her own art with Boughton. the stories she wrote. That Gladys’ entry into local talent soon led to additional politics came not of her own jobs as photographer for choosing, but she accepted Nashville’s high 'school the challenge and handled it yearbooks, weddings and well. other social functions. “It (the nomination) was Armed with her camera, put upon me,” she laughs. Gladys was often first on the “Looking back, I can. see scene of fires and accidents, many things I might have and remembers now with Conf, page 12 — Nashville merchants urged to participate in survey by Susan Hinckley Failure of several Nash­ ville business people to complete a merchant survey questionnaire is seriously crimping a $7,500 planning project being finance by a federal grant. “The response (to the questionnaire) is not as good as it should be,” said Tom Kostosky, planner-designer with Gove Associates, Inc., a Kalamazoo engineering firm retained to design the plan. “We need cooperation and support (from the business community),” added Kostosky. “Any recom­ mendations by the advisory committee have to be based in fact. Lack of response (to the questionnaire) puts up a roadblock to us.” Statistics gleaned from the questionnaire which was distributed locally by Kostosky in late July will be compiled to form a basis for the downtown development plan. An advisory committee comprised of local citizens will work closely with Gove Associates in formulating recommendations relative to improving Nashville’s downtown business district. The questionnaire which Kostosky says takes about half an hour to complete, asks such things as square footage of store or office building, types of uses in the structure, business volume and various individual perferences regarding such items as whether the mer­ chant feels there are adequate parking facilities, etc. Kostosky said his firm is seeking insight into “things the merchants would like to see” in way of improving the business district. “There are fewer than thirty businesses in Nash­ ville,” noted Kostosky. “When six or seven don’t respond to the questionnaire, that’s a large percentage. It’s absolutely critical that we get as many responses as possible.” The statistical information gathered in the survey will be lumped together to for­ mulate recommendations which Gove will furnish the village as part of the downtown development plan. The project is being financed under a $405,000 Community Block Grant from the U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development for the greater Nashville area. Other programs currently underway or recently completed under the HUD grant include building a new safety center to house the local Nashville-based am­ bulance department; con­ structing a community center and meeting hall for Maple Grove Township; storm windows, foundation repair and a barrier-free entrance at Putnam Public Library, and residential rehabilitations for several low-income homeowners. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 17, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News All area gardeners, far­ air balloon ride, and who can mers and “green thumbs,” possible resist the Jaycees’ take note., As in days past, crazy “Give-A-Goat” outstanding produce exhibits campaign? Above all -­ will highlight Nashville’s enjoy, enjoy! upcoming Harvest Festival. Recent lunch guests at the Cash prizes and ribbons will home of Genevieve Hafner be awarded in six categories and her mother, Mrs. Emily in the 1980 harvest produce Hafner, of Nashville were contest, under the direction their former neighbors from of Lorna Wilson. Entries will Grosse Pointe Farms: Mr. be accepted between the and Mrs. Walter Thompson hour of 5 and 6 p.m. Friday, and Mrs. S. L. Jacoby. September 19, for display in Bill Kjergaard and his a large Main Street tent. friend “Pep” Snyder, both of Judging is set for 9 a.m. Nashville, returned home Saturday, with awards for with five Coho salmon after a the largest pumpkin, tallest weekend fishing expedition sunflower, most unusual on Lake Michigan at Frank­ produce, the best floral fort. That area of Michigan arrangements (btoh fresh is Bill’s “home country.” and drifed), and best Baked goods as well as vegetable arrangement. used books will be sold by the More details may be ob­ Friends of the Library tained by phoning Lorna at during Nashville’s upcoming 852-9193. Harvest Festival, Sept. 19-20. One of the .most popular The sale is set for 10 a.m. til 5 dinners of the year will be p.m. both Friday and staged again Friday at the Saturday, on the lawn at Nashville United Methodist Putnam Public Library. Church. It’s the annual FOL volunteers were busy Turkey Dinner, set to last week sorting and coincide with the 1980 organizing books for the Harvest Festival. The event. Proceeds of the sale traditional meal will be will benefit the library served September 19 in the through many various FOLCommunity House between sponsored projects at the the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. The facility. sell-out crowds that attend We were sorry to learn of these yearly dinners are a the passing of Robert Fueri, testimony to the delicious Sr., who succumbed to a long fare, which is prepared and illness on Sept. 5. Bob was a served by members of the familiar sight on Nashville’s congregation. Main Street, and always had Please lend your support a comment on the times and to the 1980 Nashville Harvest news of the day - both local Festival. Remember that and national.' He and his willing workers are always family moved here in the needed. The Harvest Queen mid-1930’s from Detroit, and contest is a golden op­ Bob had been retired several portunity to financially years from Eaton Mfg. in support the cause while Battle Creek. Sincere con­ promoting the candidate of dolences are extended to his your choice. Don’t forget the wife, Vergie, and family. benefit raffle for a free hot Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of PIQXOICCOIQ We're quick change "artists"! Let our beauticians restyle your hair. FIN nun? The Mirrors image „ipe miuom miaae — OLIVET — 616-749-9962 — NASHVILLE — 517-852-9192 rural Nashville and Mrs. Arlie Stambaugh, local, attended the recent Frontier Days celebration at Charlotte. They enjoyed the Grand Parade, then had a delirious lunch as guests of Mrs. Ramsey’s daughter and son-in-law, Claudette and Ted Myers at their home in Charlotte. Also present for the occasion were other family members: Doris and Cleo Jacobs of Algonquin Lake; Glen Ramsey of Dowling; David and Suzanne Ramsey and- children, Vincent and LeighAnne, of Sturgis; Deborah Leiter and friend, Wayne Kruger of Williamston; and Robbie and Jeff Weiler of Ver­ montville. Mr. and Mrs. M. Dewey Castelein, Jr., of Nashville entertained at a dinner Friday evening in honor of his father, Melvin D. Castelein, Sr. ' of Battle Creek. The event-was a sort of farewell party as the elder Mr. Castelein will soon be leaving for his winter home in Florida. Present for the occasion were his sisters: Mrs. Arabelle Hedges and Mrs. Mary .Vaughn, both of Hastings, and Mrs. Vaughn’s two daughters, Mrs. Maxine -Knowltonand Mrs. Marquita Smith, also of Hastings; George and Barbara Castelein, and Duane Castelein, all o'f Battle Creek. After-dinner callers were Mr: and Mrs. Nyle Castelein of Quimby and their granddaughter, Tina Segel of Hastings. The Council on Ministries of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, at the church, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Administrative Board. Recent houseguests for a week at the home of Mrs. Edna Edwards of Nashville 4were Mr. and - Mrs. Bill Babcock and Mrs. Babcock’s sister, Mrs. Marie Mondello, all of Lake Charles, Louisi'ana. The visitors arrived Monday, and one of the first things on the agenda was a trip to a nearby or­ chard so that Marie could get her first look at an apple tree. She was born and raised in the South, as was Mrs. Babcock. Bill is a former local resident. Tuesday Mrs. Edwards and her guests and Forrest Babcock of Nashville enjoyed a tour of Greenfield By Susan Hinckley Village at Dearborn, then crossed into Canada to spend some time in Ontario. They returned to Michigan' on Wednesday for a visit to Frankenmuth. Thursday, they were in Lansing and Mason, where they called on and Geraldine Versal Babcock. He is a brother to Bill and Forrest. A sightseeing tour of Holland and Grand Rapids was on the agenda Friday, and the visitors and their hosts also called on brother Ike Babcock and his wife, Phyllis, at Hastings. Sunday, Foirest and the visitors attended the Babcock family reunion at Lake Lansing. ' Mrs. Edwards went on to a floral convention at Long’s Center in Lansing. The Louisiana guests departed for home Monday by auto. Mrs. Lawrence (Bessie) Friddle of rural Lacey will enter Battle Creek Sanitarium Hospital on Sunday, and is expected to undergo kidney surgery on Tuesday, September 16. She will probably be confined for some time. Please remember to cheer her with a card or letter. The address there is 165 N. Washington, 49017. A fashion show will usher in the new season for the Nashville Woman’s Literary Club. The first fall meeting of the organization is set for 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, at the new Mulberry Fore Club House in Nashville. A potluck salad luncheon will be featured. Members should bring a salad and their own table service; rolls and beverage will be furnished. Following the business meeting, a style show of garments provided by Lee Ann Shoppe of Hastings will be presented, with club members doing the modeling. The program committee is in charge of arrangements for the event. Dr. Lawrence Taylor of Lansings, District Superintendent of the United Methodist Church will be in Nashville, Sunday, September 21, to address the local congregation at the 9:45 a.m. worship service. At 12:30 p.m. a dinner will be served at the Community House for the congregation, with Dr. Taylor in at­ tendance. At 1:30 p.m., he will conduct the annual business meeting at which new church officers will be elected for the year, a new budget will be adopted and committee reports will be received. Mike Oles of Charlotte was the top weekly weight loss winner' when “God’s No­ Munch Bunch” met for their Monday weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. Mike had dropped 4 lbs? in one week. While Margaret Reid of Nashville and Jean Withey of Kalamo attended the Baptist ladies’ recent PFC dinner in East Lansing, their husbands, Clarence Reid and Ernie Withey, had dinner at the Reid home and were joined by Vaughn and Mona Reid and daughter, Jennifer, of Nashville. Saturday dinner guests- of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville were their daughter and family, Anetta and Dave Tredinnick and children of Hastings. Sunday dinner guests were son Darrel, wife Karen, and boys of near Kalamo. Sunday afternoon, the Clarence Reids attended an anniversary party held at the Thornapple Lake Roller Rink for Steve and Teresa Reid of Nashville. Later that evenipg, Clarence and Margaret Reid called on Mrs. Dorothy Schutte of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid were in Kalamazoo last Monday to call on his cousins, Walt and Myrtle Hunter, former Florida residents who are residing now with their daughter, Mrs. Ilene Reardon. Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville was a guest of her son and family, the Dale Dotys of Charlotte, during the recent Frontier Days celebration there. She enjoyed watching the Grand Parade, then had dinner with the Dotys. Sunday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hardenburg and children of Eagle brought a carry-in dinner to Nashville to sur- F- CLASSES -1 : Starting Sept. 17th j L FOR INFORMATION J TRINITY FULL GOSPEL vtlUKvH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Sun. A.M. Worship.. 9:15 Sunday School ...10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:1 S Morning Worship . 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday REV. ROBERT CONSANI CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville E- State Road, Nashville REV. J. G. BOOMER Sunday............... 6 p.m. 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: HASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. AM Service........... 11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... ITa.m. PM Service.............. 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m Wed. Service........... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Prayer Meeting ... 7 p..m. ' Assistant...Don Roscoe REV. ROBERT,G. TAYLOR Sunday School .. 10 a.m. a.m. Evening Service ..7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH (7» mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m.Morning Service . 11 REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 South Main, Vermontville Sunday School ... 10 a.m.Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m.Morning Worship .11 a .m. (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Fellowship Time After ■ Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening Church School . . 9:30 a.m. Church Worship ..11 a.m. Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m.. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m.Youth Fellowship the evening before Cont. page 15 — ^STAINED GLASS~1 AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH prise Mrs. Becker, who is still recovering from hip surgery earlier this year. Mrs. Esta Day of Nashville accompanied Mrs. Violet Feighner of Thornapple Lake Road to the Arrowood Nursing Center near Battle Creek latet week to visit Mrs. Ethel McKay. Friday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vern (Fern) Hawblitz of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shull and Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz, all of Nash­ ville, and Mrs. Helen Sihler of Evergreen Park, Ill. Sunday afternoon 'callers at the Hawblitz home were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bishop and E. L. Bishop, all of Battle Creek. ' Dr. and Mrs. Paul Rhoades of Gladwin were in Nashville a week ago Sunday to call on his parents, Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades, and on Paul’s sister, Mrs. Naomi Watson. On Monday, Paul and his wife took Rev. and Mrs. Rhoades to West Unity, Ohio, to visit relatives. They were houseguests of Rev. Rhoades’ niece, Mrs. Lottie Gessey. The Rhoades were returned to Nashville Thursday by their son, Ford, and his wife, who live at West Unity. Sad news was received by Rev. and Mrs. Rhoades last week. Their son Edgar passed away at Topeka, Kansas, after a long bout with cancer. Services were held there and some family members attended, but Rev. and Mrs. Rhoades were unable to make the trip. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Copp and Mrs. Helen Klont, all of Lansing, were recent Sunday visitors of Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville, and took her out to dinner at the Steak House. Sunday afternoon callers on Mrs. Curtis were Mr. and Mrs. Talbert Curtis, Mrs. Freida Laurent and Worship 7 p.m. Rev. Richard Wadsworth UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..,11 a.m. PASTOR RANDY REED REV. MOLLY TURNER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 17. 1980 — Page 3 Become a Girl Scout volunteer :S w Southeast Barry couple observing 45 years Ji ■*«: ISt; ■2«: ^} fe*S % nJ?* J Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hamilton of 10375 Butler Rd., R 1 Bellevue, will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary at an open house from 2 to 6 on Sunday, September 21. It will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Homan, 316 N. Main, Bellevue. Mr. Hamilton and the former Marion Callahan were married September 18, 1935, at the Methodist Parsonage in Nashville. The officiating minister was Rev. Myron Hoyt, with Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Hamilton as their attendants. They have resided the past 43 years on their farm on Butler Rd., north of Bellevue. They attend the Heritage Hills Bible Church at Assyria Center. The party is being given by the couple's seven daughters and families, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald (Laura) Avery of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Phyllis) Homan of Bellevue, Mr. and Mrs. Earl (Virginia) Ryan of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn (Charlene) Preston of Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Maxine) Pixley of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Darrel (Mildred) Greenawalt of Battle Creek and Mr. and Mrs. Steve (Neva) McMillon of Bellevue, also by their nephew and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mahar of Grand Rapids. There are thirteen grandchildren and two great­ grandchildren. Friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend the open he jse. The couple requests no gifts please. ’’taidtiBii ' M toMlitaifto Brii !a fete fa; !W Hhrtfe lb- Hhftitfa ra i fc Mi Mi Klfl ,H , miF> I,lK - Obituaries Edgar Rhodes Edgar F. “Steve” Rhodes, son of Rev. and Mrs. Edward Rhoades of Nashville, passed away last week at a Topeka, Kansas hospital following a long illness. Rhodes was born Feb. 23, 1918 in West Unity, Ohio and lived in Topeka for 20 years. He was employed by the Berry Tractor Co. of Topeka. He was an Army veteran of World War IT. In 1968, Rhoades married Adelaide Wabnum who survives. Other survivors include a son, Daryl Rhoades in California; two daughters, Karon Sibley and Mary Ann, both of Topeka; his parents; three brothers, Ford of Bryan, Ohio, Paul of Gladwin, and Von of Smith­ ville, North Carolina; three sisters, Bernice Conklin of Dowling, Ruth Ann King of Lacey; and Naomi Watson of Nashville; and two grand­ children. Services were held at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka. It’s knowing you’re needed and appreciated. It’s teaching and learning ... caring about what happens to young people ... helping girls grow and prosper. It’s real, it’s fun, it’s im­ portant. It’s meeting and ■working with people you like - people from all walks of life... a chance to participate in national and international events ... a chance to share your heritage with others. It’s a challenge. It’s being a GIRL SCOUT VOLUNTEER! Think of the possibilities. 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September 17, 1980 — Page 4 First Harvest Festivals were successful celebrations — Author’s note: By request the following _ story is reprinted from the Sep­ tember 26, 1979 Memories feature which traced Nash­ ville’s annual Harvest Festival celebrations, from the initial observance in 1906 up to modern times. Next week, as a sort of “second installment’’, we will present additional early festival photos which space does not permit us to use this week.) Four thrilling balloon ascensions helped lift Nash­ ville’s first annual Harvest Festival off the ground. Professor Mexiell of Grand Rapids was in town to do the aerial honors. Early in the summer of 1906, Nashville merchants had begun laying preliminary groundwork for a one-day celebration. By mid-August, two balloon ascensions, two ball games, sports of various kinds, acrobatics, band concerts and evening fireworks were slated, and the event had blossomed into a 2-day affair set for August 31 and Sept. 1. The festival came off in even grander style than anticipated, earning Nash­ ville the reputation of “doing all she promises and a little more,” boasted the Nash­ ville News. The number of promised balloon ascensions had doubled. “Nashville’s Harvest Festival of 1906 is over and done, but it will be long remembered as the most successful celebration ever promoted here,” noted the News in a recap of the event. “Everything went off precisely as advertised, except that the parade, planned for Friday morning, was postponed until af­ ternoon on account of threatening weather.” However, the weather had cleared off nicely and there were several thousand people in town by noon Friday and perhaps twice that number attended the celebration on Saturday, according to News estimates. “Claude Smith and Russell Marble shared the honors in dash events,” reported the News. “Seth Graham won the hop-step-and-jump, the standing jump, the mile run, and the half-mile run.” A tug-of-war between two teams representing Castleton and Maple-Grove townships was the “best ever”, accprding to the News; the four balloon ascensions were “par­ ticularly thrilling”, and the baseball games and dances both nights were “excellent”. In wrapping up the 1906 festival, the News advised readers that “it has now been definitely decided to make such a Harvest Festival an annual event.” Preparations for the 1907 Nashville VFW 8260 and AUXILIARY Fish Fry FRIDAY, SEPT. 19th SERVING 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. ADULTS...$3.50 CHILDREN 5 to 12...$2.00 CHILDREN UNDER 5...FREE celebration were started the following June. “The committees are now at work getting special attractions, sports and other things in readiness,” disclosed the News. “Nothing will be left undone to make this celebration one of the largest ever held in this part of the country.” As the News went to press late Tuesday night, Nash­ ville’s 1907 Harvest Festival was set to commence Wednesday morning. Main Street was lined with booths and' tents; street merchants were getting in shape to display their wares; merry-go-rounds, doll and cane racks were in place; and moving pictures and wild west shows and all sorts of entertainment were in readiness for opening day. “The merchants were all busy making arrangements for the grand industrial parade of Wednesday forenoon, which will greatly eclipse the fine one of last year,” predicted the News. “Now if we can only have weather as . is promised, Nashville will give the people of the surrounding country the two biggest and best days they have ever seen.” Davis’ “Mexican Bill Wild West Show” had pulled into town Tuesday and set up stakes in the west end of Sherman Street next to Main, where they held forth with a team of buffaloes and many other attractions. Large crowds flocked to Nashville for the event; in fact, the crowd on Thursday was “the largest ever seen in the village,” observed the News. ’ The weather was ideal and could not have been better if it had been made to order. There was not a single ac­ cident to mar the fun, everything passed off as advertised, and spectators were highly pleased with the or^™ - marchers... NEEDED!! Nashville’s 1980 Harvest Festival PARADE STARTS at... PUTNAM PARK at... 12:00 NOON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 ENDS at... FULLER ST. FOOTBALL FIELD (ALL types of entries welcome!) Call... Suzy Corkwell... 852-9544 or 852-9109 Four balloon ascensions at Nashville's first Harvest Festival in 1906 thrilled the audience and helped get the annual event "off the ground." Salted peanuts, cracker jack, ice cream and cigars are offered at concession stands on midway. Lone spectator watches lift-off from his perch atop Munroe's Star clothing store (now south portion of Kelley's). (Photo loaned, courtesy Peg Mater) Nashville always has loved a parade. The 1911 Harvest Festival had a gala parade which was featured daily for the 2-day event, and it was made up of no less than 27 colorful floats. Utility pole in foreground is at corner of Main and Maple. Merchants' names visible on closed awnings across street are Von W. Furniss, drugstore; Kleinhans, clothing; and Glasgow, hardware. (Photo loaned, courtesy Fred Ackett) entertainment, according to the News report. “Everything that was advertised was given, and much more,” declared the News in recapping the 1907 affair. “The festival exemplified the truth of the reputation Nashville has of never doing anything by halves.” Succeeding years brought a repeat of the annual celebration, with a few new added attractions from time to time. “A watermelon eating contest and a smoking contest will be given at the south end of Main Street during the Harvest Festival,” advised the News in August 1908. The year, Nashville’s “Third Annual Big Time” was rated a complete success from beginning to end, with “fine weather and no accidents to mar the celebration.” A special feature of the 1909 Harvest Festival was the appearance of the Battle Creek division of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias under the command of Capt. S. M. Fowler of Maple Grove. That per­ formance would highlight the day. “It will take place at Riverside Park, im­ mediately following the ball games, but admission for the drill will be free,” informed the News. “The gates will be thrown open immediately following the close of the game, so that all may see the drill free of charge.” The following year, the News could not report "no accidents to mar the festivities,” as two un­ pleasant incidents did occur during Nashville’s 1910 celebration. The proprietor of the Uneeda Lunch Room, whom the News described as a “school boy just recently started in business,” was arrested the first day of the festival by Deputy Sheriff Manni of Hastings for selling a drink called Tonica, a near-beer. The accused was taken to Hastings on the 3:55 p.m. train to appear before Justice Bishop to be bonded for examination. The News said the young lad had been persuaded by the maker of the goods to handle them, with the promise that if he got into trouble they would stand back of him. “They have dealers at Hastings, Vermontville, Charlotte, in fact, all towns around, handling the same line of goods without being molested by officers,” contended the News. “He (the young proprietor) had supposed he was within the law.” Thursday proved to be a rather disastrous day for Nashville’s 1910 festival. A sad mishap marred the traditional parade. “Billy, the proud old white horse owned by Mrs. C. J. Scheidt, dropped dead while being rode in the street parade Thursday,” lamented the News. “Walter Scheidt was riding him when he became frightened by an auto.” Such misfortune not­ withstanding, Nashville continued to stage the annual festival, attracting attendants from far and wide. In 1926, Michigan’s Governor Alexander J. Groesbeck was present at the celebration to deliver a brief Friday af­ ternoon address. The festival continued until 1931 when the doldrums of the Great Depression seriously hampered financial backing for the yearly affair. However, by August 1935 Nashville’s Harvest FestivalHomecoming was reborn “in real carnival spirit,' with enthusiasm which comes from the presence of many people,” rejoiced the News. In addition to providing a chance for greeting old friends and relatives, that year’s event also served as a dedication of Nashville’s newly-completed $70,000 bridge and highway im­ provements on North Main, a National Recovery Act project designed to help relieve the pinched economy on a local level. A second national crisis — World War II — interrupted Harvest Festival ob­ servances again in 1941, and the celebrations were not resumed until 1951. By then, the event was sponsored by Nashville’s Fire Dept, and other civic organizations and labeled as a Harvest Festival - Community Fair. The annual affair survived into the 1960’s, until Nash­ ville’s 1969 Centennial ob­ servance outshone all past festivals in the village. New life was again breathed into the traditional celebration in 1977 when the Riverside Recreational Development Corp, resurrected Nashville’s annual Harvest Festival, helping the community build bridges to many happy memories of the past. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 17, 1980 Local youth win awards at 4-H Livestock ‘Expo By Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Twenty Eaton county 4-H members participated in the 1980 Michigan 4-H Livestock Expo, held August 18-21 at Michigan State University. Competition included con­ tests ranging from breeding and showmanship to public speaking and livestock photography. Scholarships, ribbons, and trips were awarded to various contest winners. In the beef showmanship division Terri Murphy from Bellevue placed sixth, Beth Bosworth of Charlotte was seventh, and Troy Thompson from Vermontville was twelfth. The Champion Market Beef Heifer was owned by Teann Garnant of Charlotte. John Lehman of Charlotte placed tenth in the swine showmanship division, while Eric Day from Olivet took fourteenth place in the state-wide competition. The Reserve Champion Market Lamb was owned by Beth Bosworth from Charlotte. Beth also placed third in sheep showmanship. Other winners in sheep showmanship were: Brenda Dingman from Bellevue A weekly Ernest Nash State Representative “WwVfflW.fms •w (itaoMw He's Bit jralilis ifelH riftw of the tatfc sRomta Hit Mi sated as a mUfflta jut rank ollltteiiji usings," ns serioulj ® ir$t day of the Midi' (epuyfcfi rt*1® ^fotseluf lipl#!* td fan a larttsl I® |HE?® b1MF ie!:»P* ie :» afcta^1 pear Ww toiietrf ladhad’oee UJ1IBB1" Mie ie M ““‘55? ^4^ jjfeS® jitofofilW jitoolW office' 2 JOBLESS LOANS-Michigan has applied for an additional federal loan of $302 million to pay unemployment benefits for the fall. This brings such borrowing to a record $842 million; we just paid off our 1974-75 debt of $624 million last December. TAX INCREASE? - The Attorney General has expressed his support for Proposal E, which would raise the income tax .1 percent-to build and improve Michigan prisons. A recent voter poll shows 5.6 percent in favor of added taxes for this purpose. Additionally, I support this proposal. TRAVEL AGENTS - The Senate has defeated for a second time and thus killed HB 4523, which would have required registration and regulation of travel agents. Opposition centered on license fee amounts and the basic question of added regulation. The State Board of Canvassers has set the following language to appear on the November ballot for the various proposals (explanations will also be provided): PROPOSAL A - A proposal to make local school boards responsible for school personnel and programs, to reduce local property tax maximums for operational purposes, to provide additional property tax relief for senior retirees, and require the state to raise revenues necessary for equal pre-pupil funding of public schools. (This is the “Smith Bullard” proposal.) PROPOSAL B - A proposal to reduce the legal drinking age. . PROPOSAL C - A proposal to provide property tax relief; to reimburse local and state governments with additional sales tax; to mandate net state lottery revenue for schools; and to mandate state “rainy day” fund. (This is the Coalition proposal.) PROPOSAL E - A proposal to construct four regional prison facilities, demolish the Michigan reformatory, effect other state and local correctional purposes, develop preventive-programs and provide the funds therefore by increasing the state income tax by one-tenth of one percent for a five year period. PROPOSAL G - A proposal to allow the legislature to pass laws relating to their constitutional exemption from civil arrest during legislative sessions. PROPOSAL H - A proposal to restrict the authority of the Lieutenant Governor and set up a procedure to fill a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor. The status of Proposal D (“Tisch”) is uncertain due to a court ruling which found its petitions defective and ordered the Board not to take action on preparing it for the ballot. si^ MULBERRY FORE presents... FIRST ANNUAL MAPLE VALLEY OPEN • 36 HOLES • SEPTEMBER 20 & 21 » ’z Entry Fee...Greenfees plus *5.00 Tee Time...Saturday Make your own Mr. J. rz rzr. group...Sunday, Assigned Prizes...Pay every 5th. position SPECIAL PRIZES! JjlK W cZ/ eighth place, and Missy Bosworth, Charlotte, tenth place. Terri Murphy from Bellevue exhibited the Champion crosbred Ewe and placed fourth in the 1980 Sheep Production Management . contest. Brenda Dingman placed fifth in the same contest. In the livestock judging division, Eaton county’s junior_ team placed second overall, one point behind the winning team. “The team was composed of Randy Barnes from -Bellevue; Missy Bosworth, Charlotte, Eric Day, Olivet; and Troy Thompson, Vermontville. Out of 87 junior con­ testants, Eric Day was eighth in beef, eleventh in sheep and thirteenth in overall judging. While Randy Barnes was tenth in cattle and'eleventh overall. The senior team placed tenth in their division. Team members were: Teann and Tara Garnant, John Lehman and Beth Bosworth all of rural Charlotte. Out of 113 senior con­ testants, John Lehman was sixth in hog judging and Teann Garnant was thir­ teenth in sheep judging. Teann also won second irrthe overall meat judging and identification contest. In the junior division of the same contest, Karena Brown of Charlotte took first, while Gary Wells and Penny Cranson, both of Charlotte, placed fourth and fifth. The above 4-Hers made up Eaton county’s team, which placed second. In the live animal evaluation contest, Teann Garnant took top honors and John Lehman won fourth place. Other team members were Tara and Troy Garnant and the team placed second. The Public Speaking division had two Eaton Karena county winners. Brown won third in the junior division and Brenda Dingman was eighth in the senior division. Karena Brown took top honors in the junior demonstration division. In livestock photography, Jim Mott from Olivet took fifth place in the junior division. In the senior division, Teann Garnant was fifth and Tara Garnant was tenth. Eaton County’s junior Livestock Quiz Bowl team topped all the other teams. Individually Karena Brown won the contest and Tammy Cory from Charlotte took fourth place in junior competition. Other winning team members were Penny Cranson, Charlotte and David Brand from Ver­ montville. Named to the top twenty 4H’ers group at the expo and receiving a trip to Toronto, Canada for earning high points from the various contests were: Karena Brown, Teann Garnant, and John Lehman, all of Charlotte area. Public millage meeting Wednesday A citizen’s committee cafeteria to present their supporting passage of a case to local voters. proposed 3-mill operational Discussion on both sides of increase for the Maple the issue is expected to be Valley School’ District has heard. School officials will scheduled a public meeting be present at the meeting to for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. answer any questions the 17, at the high school public may have regarding Action-Ads RENT A MOTOR HOME FOR A DAY OR A WEEK: Fall color tours, Cedar Point, Disney World —­ wherever you want to go. Deposit will hold. 945-9101, Hastings. (9-24) LaMAZE CLASSES Rage 5 CHILDBIRTH are now being offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram, Mulliken Rd., Charlotte, (tfn) the proposal. On Monday, Sept. 29, Maple Valley voters will have a second op­ portunity to decide the millage increase issue which was defeated 536-354 in a June election. SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 29, 1980 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that a special election will be held in the School District, on Monday, September 29, 1980. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7:00 O'CLOCK, A.M., AND CLOSE AT 8:00 O'CLOCK, P.M. The following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the special election: TAX RATE LIMITATION INCREASE PROPOSITION FOR_OPERATIf4G_PLJRPOSES__ 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 3 mills ($3.00 bn each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1980, for the purpose of providing 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: 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 August 13, 1980, 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 Eaton County: 1.5 thru 1997 By Vermontville Township: None By Carmel Township: None By Chester Township: None By Kalamo Township: I.OMActP.A. 1951 By Sunfield Township: 14 mills, 1980 and 1981 By the School District: Robert Cole Treasurer, Eaton County, Michigan I, Elsie B. Furrow, Treasurer of Barry County; Michigan, hereby certify that, as of August 11, 1980, 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 2 mills. Fire, 1980-1981, inclusive 2 mills, Police, 1980-1981, inclusive None None 1 Mill; 1980-1985, inclusive 14 mills, 1980 and 1981 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. Rockwelj_________________ Secretary, Board of Education �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 17, 1980 — Page 6 Landmark's days are numbered By Susan Hinckley Days are numbered for an historical Nashville land­ mark, following action Thursday by the village council. At their regular meeting, Nashville officials accepted a bid of $5,280 from Battle Creek Wrecking Company to level an 1892 water tower situated on a hill in Putnam Park, near the village’s northern boundary. The old 85,000 gallon tower has been replaced by a 400,000 gallon tower built in another area of town during a 1975 municipal water system expansion program. Now empty, the old 86 ft. high standpipe is considered hazardous due to a crum­ bling stone and concrete foundation. The hilltop location, which made the tower a dominant figure in Nashville’s land­ scape for the past 88 years, also contributes to the danger, village officials ■believe. They say the structure could be toppled in a high wind. Four bids for demolition of the tower were received by the village two weeks ago. The bids, ranging from $20,000 to the low of $5,280, were tabled then, pending clarification of how the structure would be leveled. The council disclbsed Thursday that the Battle Creek Wrecking Company proposal calls for “laying down or dismantling” the tower with use of a 50-ton crane. The tank will be cut up and the debris hauled away by the contractor. The village will be responsible for removal of a chain link fence which now surrounds, the site, clearing the foundation material and filling the hole. In other action Thursday, the council accepted a high bid of $4,025 from Rasey Construction .Company of Nashville for a used Ingersoll air compressor and tools which the village had advertised for sale. But the council rejected a bid of $3,525 for a White tractor and loader which also aad been offered for sale at the same time. The high bid on the tractor was submitted by Maple Valley Implement of Nashville. Trustee Forrest Babcock suggested retaining the old tractor as an auxiliary unit for the Dept, of Public Works. The village recently purchased a $22,708 General backhoe with attachments, which was expected to replace the White tractor; “It’s worth more than that (the high bid amount) to the $ Maple Valley... | Class of 1975 it Reunion FOR CLASS MEMBERS AND A GUEST (Date Changed) SEPT. 20,6 to 10 p.m. NASHVILLE VFW HALL — Cash Bar Bring a dish to pass and own tabl&service. DONATION ... ’2.00 Questions?? Phone (517) 321-5635 or 726-0347 village,” said President Harold Christiansen. The trustees agreed by a 5-1 vote. Village officials said “book vajue on the old tractor ranged from a high of $5,000 to a low of $4,000. In other business; the council: - Approved paying $50 tuition, each, and mileage for DPW employees Scott Decker and Larry Corkwell to attend the 1980 District Operators’ Course sponsored by the South Central Michigan Water Association, starting Sept. 16 at the Kinawa Middle School in Okemos. The council con­ sidered but rejected the idea of granting the men com­ pensatory time off for at­ tending the IVz hour per week evening class, which runs for 16 weeks. Attendance is optional. -Continued an earlier discussion of options to crack down on “free-loading” refuse patrons in the residential collection ser­ vice. Bids on a new 5-year contract for mandatory pick- DEAR OPEC: Keep your oil send us the ba: If you're looking for an intelligent alternative to expensive space heaters and rising fuel costs, Enderes Tool Company has the answer. Just attach an Enderes barrel stove kit to a standard 30 or 55-gallon barrel and you have an economical wood-burning heater. The kit comes complete with 1 door and frame, one 6” stove-pipe collar (round), one pair heavyduty legs, and the 20 nuts and bolts needed for assembly. Such options as a 9” x 12” hot plate, cast iron grate, 6" damper, and wire spring handle let you customize your barrel stove to meet your needs. ASHVILLE HARDWARE 4 Pc. Kit $EA95 up will be opened at the council’s Sept. 25 meeting. - Heard a complaint from property owner Doreen Sherman about noxious weeds she alleges are growing on a lot adjacent to her home. She also lodged a complaint about a used appliance business in the neighborhood. - Said they foresaw “no problems” in giving per­ mission to Nashville Zoning Administrator Rick Ross to move outside the village. Ross said he would be moving into the Woodland phone area, but added that most zoning calls come to him at his office in Hastings. Why so many mosquitoes? By Allen Krizek, County Extension Director The unending rains are proving to be a problem not only for the farmers, but also the rural residents due to the high mosquito population. All mosquitoes require standing water for the hatching and development of the young - and standing water is certainly plentiful this year. According to Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension director, some mosquitoes lay eggs on damp, or even dry soil where they may survive many months before they are flooded by water and hatch. Others deposit eggs directly on water where they hatch within a short period of time. The most effective and permanent method for controling mosquitoes consists in eliminating stagnant and slow flowing water by proper drainage, land fills, water management or a com­ bination of these measures. Since many mosquitoes fly a mile or more to obtain a blood meal, control measures must extend out at least that distance from your home to be effective. Krizek advises removing all items from the yard that hold water. Old tires, cans, and bottles, drums, etc.,make ideal breeding sites for mosquitoes. Children’s wading pools should be stored indoors when not in use. Low areas in the yard should be filled in or drained to prevent ponding of water. Keep rain gutters clean and eliminate standing water on flat roofs. When it is not possible to eliminate all mosquito water from your property and adjacent areas, you must supplement the control program with adult control procedures. This consists of treating the vegetation in your yard with a residual insecticide, or misting or fogging outdoor areas that are to be used. The suggested insecticide is malathion. Finally if control still is not effective, persons may protect themselves with a mosquito repellant. They are sold in a variety of formulations such as lotions, creams, and aerosol sprays. noiMilatF • September 19 & 20 • by Riverside Recreational Corp.) (Sponsored Development the 40% OFF on all... Elliott’s PAINT This is a good quality paint and lots of good colors^ GALLONS— 8 INTERIOR LATEX QUARTS'— INTERIOR LATEX 269 QUARTS— SEMI-GLOSS R.f5" 3‘* QUARTS— PORCH & FLOOR ENAMEL i«i •«” *2” PINTS— SPRAY PAINT leg. *2” Other Miscellaneous Elliott products: PRICED ACCORDINGLY! Action Ads Be sure to TOTE for our Queen Candidate... FRAMING AND CUSTOM MATTING service. Your ALBERTA GARDNER photos, prints or handiwork mounted, matted in color of your choice and framed. Reasonable rates. BILL RICHARDS STUDIO, 250 S. i d Variety Store Main, Vermontville. Phone 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE 726-1340. Hours: 10:00-5:00. Closed Mondays. PHONE-.852-9747 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, September 17. 1980 — Page 7 Maple Valley School Board ratifies new contract On Monday, Sept. 8, the Maple Valley Board of Education ratified a two year contract with the Eaton Cou n ty Education Association (Maple Valley Teachers) which will expire in 1982. The new contract provides salary schedule im­ provements over 1979-80. A Bachelor’s degree will now demand a minimum salary of $11,350, a 7 percent in­ crease, and a maximum salary of $19,927, a 9 percent increase. A Master’s degree will bring ^a minimum of $12,400, a 7.8 percent in­ crease, and a maximum of $21,721, a 9.6 percent in­ crease. A Specialist degree lists a minimum of $13,475, a 8.6 percent increase, and maximum of $23,658, a 10.7 percent increase. In 1982 the minimum salary for a Bachelor’s degree will be $12,300, and the maximum will be $21,708. The minimum for a Master’s degree will be $13,745, and the maximum $23,782. The minimum for a Specialist will be $14,625, and the maximum $25,811. The health-hospitalization insurance program will continue through the Michigan Education Speciall Services Association, and the rates for the 1980-81 school year have increased 10 percent over the previous rates. The delta dental program and long term disability program will provide the same coverage as this past year. The contract also included class size specifications. In grades K-6 the maximum class size shall be 29 or a -maximum of 36 with an aide. In the Jr-Sr high school the student-Jeacher ratio shall not exceed thirty to one. In other business, the board approved the annual financial report filed with the Michigan Department of Education. General Fund bills were approved for payment along with the Aug. 22, antTSept. 5 payrolls. Superintendent Wolff reported that the present enrollment in grades K-12 is 66 students less than last year. The decline is greater NOTICE "The Village of Nashville will be accep­ ting sealed bids on a 5 year contract for curb side Garbage and Trash pickup for the entire village. . Specifications are available at the Village Clerk's office. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Nashville Village Clerk by Thursday, September 25 at 4:00 p.m. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. SUSAN M. CORKWELL NASHVILLE VILLAGE CLERK 1 September 1501 femfetaltaHtaau BAR® AR® mil mi 0%0FF«i » SIDEWALK SALE Save up to... 50% Odds 'n Ends • Remnants • Carpet Samples • One-of-a-Kind Items JOHNSON'S FURNITURE STORE 112 MAIN CT., NASHVILLE PHONE: 852-9594 than was anticipated resulting in a further loss of state aid. dollars. The board members accepted the bid of State Farm Insurance for the school bus fleet. It was the only bid submitted and represents a 58 percent increase ip cost over last year. A request to purchase seven Wenger Rollway shell sections by the band boosters Want to attend a service academy? WASHINGTON D.C. Congressman Howard Wolpe is reminding all high school seniors interested in at­ tending any of the nation’s service academies to contact his office by September 30 so that the nominating procedure can proceed without delay. Wolpe said that interested students should supply his office with a copy of their high school transcript and their SAT or ACT scores if possible. Upon receipt of the information, Wolpe will return a nomination application form to the student. As Congressman, Wolpe has the privilege of nominating students for any of the four service academies — West Point, Annapolis, Merchant Marine, or Air Force. Students are also being urged by Wolpe to contact the academy of their preference to indicate theninterest so that a pre­ application file can be started. Interested applicants should contact Wolpe’s District Representative, Bob Ells, at (616) 962-6511, ext. 6212. It’s never too late ... “After being out of school for 22 years” I came to a class in first-aid. While doing written work I realized that my writing and spelling were getting very bad,” said one student who recently enrolled in the adult classes at Maple Valley. That same person says- “I feel I have learned a lot in government, current events, and English. I am looking forward to history.” You can look forward to improving your job op­ portunities or just gaining Effective next week, the deadline for submitting news copy for the Maple Valley News will be 10 a.m. Monday. This change affects material to be picked-up at Johnny's Market in Vermontville, at the high school, and any other drop-off locations. SIDEWALK SALE INML Friday and Saturday • September 19 & 20 • Check the specials and SAVE! Geritol Keri Tablets Lotion 61/2 oz. Barnes Hind Wetting Solution 2 oz. or 4 oz. 1E| Cleaning & Soaking Solution Solution $219 AtraBlades Right Guard 5’8 Deodorant 5oz. $-|29 Trac II Housekeeping service is available for seniorsThe Barry County Com­ mission on Aging has recently added housekeeping to the list of services they can provide to Barry County senior citizens. If you are in need of assistance with your house cleaning chores; youcan call 948-8061 for in­ formation, ask for Sally: Senior citizens and han­ dicapped persons can call 948-8098 for an appointment to be taken to the doctor, dentist, shopping, to do your laundry, or just go visit a friend. Personal care is another of' the services available to -senior citizens through the COA. If you or a member of your household are confined to bed or unable to attend to their personal needs, call 948-8061 for assistance. News deadline changed — personal satisfation and skills by enrolling in a course or two. Call Ernest Jacoby, Maple Valley Community School Director, to find out all the details. He can be reached by calling 852-9275. Maple Valley dominates Carson City The Maple Valley Lions cross country team had six runners place in the top seven while defeating Carson City 17-42. Coach Mike Desrochers squad dominated in their first dual meet of the season. Maple Valley’s Dan Halsey led the charge with a first place finish at 17:24. The Lion’s Randy Beachnau and Todd Broden were the next two finishers. Brian Jones was the top Carson City finisher- in fourth. Maple Valley's Mike Trumble, John Mater and Tim Tobias followed in the next three positions. Maple Valley runs tonight at Olivet. was not approved. to meet the school bus and The board members ap- secondary students one mile. proved the adult credit A reduction in state aid courses which will be offered dollars is made to the school this school year as part of the district when the school night school program. district goes in to pick up Mr. and Mrs. Larry students living less than the Ainsworth were present att distance stated in the the meeting and expressed guidelines. their concern over the Transportation supervisor requirement that their sons Gerald Aldrich reported that (first and sixth grades) walk two shuttle routes from out the two tenths ofa mile to Vermontville to the high meet the bus on M-79. Their school, and from Nashville to concern was for the safety of the high school had been the children while waiting eliminated. for the bus on the highway. - A letter of resignation as No change was made seventh grade girls regarding having students basketball coach was acwalk out to meet the bus with cepted from Sandra Dent. in short walking distance The board members apwith special consideration proved a request from Fuller being given to early Street and Kellogg PTO to elementary students. The purchase and install a school district is eliminating horizontal bar and a triple turn arounds where possible arch climber at the Kellogg along with reducing the Elementary School. Applications for absentee number of stops where possible. State guidelines ballots for the Sept. 29 show that elementary operational millage vote students may be expected to may be obtained at the walk out up to one half mile administration office. Blades 9’s RIGHT GUARD $*|99 Ex-Lax 18*8^0 $1149 OCOOOHANT $219 Selsun Blue Tylenol M Sh, ™po° j selsun blue Tablets 100’8^ 1^8 SIMON PHARMACY 207 North Main Street, Nashville, Michigan PH: 825-0845 Alpha Keri Bath Oil 8 oz. $299 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, September 17, 1980 — Page 8 Nashville's Harvest Festival starts this FridayFinal touches are being added to plans for Nash­ ville’s 1980 Harvest Festival, set to start Friday, as organizers optimistically look for a break in the recent weekend participation pattern. However, alternate “in case of rain” arrangements have been made for several events scheduled during the 2-day affair. Celebration of the harvest is a 74-year-old Nashville tradition, and since 1977 the annual festivities have been sponsored by the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., a group of local volunteers dedicated to building community recreational facilities along the Thornapple River near Nashville’s business district. This year’s festival at­ mosphere will be set Thursday when Arnold Amusements of Traverse City arrive in the village to position colorful carnival rides and midway stands on West Washington Street. Entries of harvest produce and floral exhibits will be brought to the village Friday by area growers for competition in the traditional harvest contest. The entries will be accepted between 5 and 6 p.m. by Lorna Wilson, chairperson of the event. The exhibits will be placed in a huge Main Street tent Friday evening and will be judged at 93.m. Saturday. Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded in six categories. Also housed under the “big top” will be flea market tables under the direction of Dewey Dull. A big turnout is expected Friday evening at the annual turkey supper prepared by the congregation of the Nashville United Methodist Church and served between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. at the Community House. Later, Nashville’s 1980 encouraged to bring lawn chairs for comfortable Harvest Queen will be crowned midway through a 6 seating at the show,- which to 8 p.m. gospel sing on a will be moved to Kellogg Maple Street stage. Identity School in case of rain. Saturday’s activities will of the queen will be kept a secret until the coronation open with the Third Annual set for about 7 p.m. Selected 10,000-meter (6.2 mile) by penny votes in a canister Harvest Run. Race time is contest concluded at noon 8:30 a.m. and the runners Friday, the winner will be will start and finish at Maple one of seven candidates Valley High School, located nominated by local mer­ two miles east of Nashville. Rev. Don Roscoe is chairing chants. Steven Reid of Hastings the event in which 200 run­ will emcee the gospel sing, ners are expected to par­ featuring local and area ticipate. A scene reminiscent of performers, including Nash­ ville’s popular Monday Night early Nashville festivals will Special. Spectators are be a 9 a.m. Saturday feature, as Doug Mills of Sky High Hot Air Balloons of Caledonia launches a rig from the park site now under development by the RRDC. A repeat performance will be staged from the same, point one hour before sunset, but two passengers selected by raffle drawing will ac­ company Mills in the second ascension. The first lucky individual to be selected for a free hot air balloon ride during Nash­ ville’s Harvest Festival will be named at noon Wednesday, Sept. 17. The “Days! drawing for the ride will be conducted at the Nashville Senior Citizens Nutrition Site. The winner will be notifired by phone to be on hand for launch time an hour before sunset Saturday. The second lucky passenger will be deter­ mined by an on-site drawing just before the lift-off from the Riverside Recreational Park now under develop­ ment west of the Main Street business district. Piloting the rig will be Doug Mills, owner of SkyHigh Hot Air Balloons of Caledonia. Mills will also stage a 9 a.m. Saturday demonstration at the same site. If you have not already purchased chances on the flight, tickets are still available from members of the RRDC, sponsors of the 1980 Harvest Festival. Other Saturday morning events include a 10 a.m. Thornapple River canod race chaired by Dennis Smith; a 9:30 a.m. all-ages bike race under the direction of Sandi Christie at Fuller Street School; and an ox roast by the Nashville Business Owner’s Association, starting at 10 DELCO Freedom Batteries Be ready for WINTER I $3795 AS LOW AS M WITHEXCHANGE THORSEN Automotive Tools •21 pc. set •3/8" drive •1/4" drive only $2®°5 feV Ruby still leads ... After the second weekly tally Friday of "penny votes" for Nashville’s 1980 Harvest Queen candidates, Ruby Ball is still in the lead. The final count will be made at noon Friday, September 19. The winner will be announced and the queen crowned during a Gospel Sing that evening on a stage on Maple Street. The coronation is slated to take place about midway between the 6 to 8 p.m. performance. Remember to vote for your favorite contestant! banisters have been placed in various sponsoring business places in Nashville. Proceeds go to the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., sponsors of the festival, for their community park project now under construction on the banks of the Thornapple River. ♦LIFETI LIFETIME GUARANTEE Quick FgrmNIgrket Nashville Auto & Farm Supply Your one stop Auto Shop Store Stop in at 209 N. Main or call 852-9500 FARM FRESH VEGETABLES Watermelon........... ib. 10c Muskmelon.... ....each 5< Tomatoes............. ,. ,ib. 15c Green Peppers.. . each 10 LOCATED: 1 mile east of Nashville on Reed St. Phone 852-9841 �a.m. in Central Park. Arts and crafts displays under the direction of Vernon and Shirley Curtis will line Main Street and Central Park all day Saturday. In the event of rain, there is limited display space available at St. Cyril Parish Hall on Maple Street. All day Friday and Saturday, the local Friends of the Library will conduct a baked goods and used book sale on the lawn of Putnam Public Library. Other dll-day Saturday events include a dunking booth sponsored by the Nashville Chamber of * Shr Commerce in Central Park, event. bingo sponsored by the Cash prizes will be Maple Valley Jaycees at the awarded Jn four talent Nashville fire station, and a categories at a 4 p.m. kiddie carnival in the Saturday talent show on the Masonic Temple. Maple Street stage. Dave The Grand Parade will and Brinda Hawkins are step off at noon Saturday .at directing the event, which Putnam Park and follow will be moved to Kellogg Main Street and M-79 to School in case of rain. Fuller Street School. Mrs. The celebration will be Gladys Richardson will capped Saturday evening serve as grand marshal. with a Harvest Dance at the A mini-tractor pull Nashville fire station. The sponsored by the. Mid­ Pastimes of Grand Ledge Michigan Mighty-Mini Club will furnish live music for of Olivet will be staged on the 9 p.m. to' 1 a.m. event. In addition to a weekend of Maple Street at 1 p.m. Local entries are welcome with festival activities, a 2-day registration just prior to the golf tourney which gets under way Saturday at the Mulberry Fore course in Nashville is expected to draw local and area en­ trants. SSi5 $i5: « Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU s$ t<hs sSJ SJ i S,\^i S s s? S, 8Sf seSsS >S & Sbw Sb JJjsiwJ jsSiw SJ ’ vS S u SSmJ Monday, September 22 I Pizza Pattie on Bun, Corn, Applecrisp, Milk. * *w Kwmawwm Nashville Harvest ruiul * September 19 & 20 • (Sponsored by the Riverside Recreational Development Corp.) ENTRANTS NEEDED FOR: * HARVEST PRODUCE CONTEST (Including floral arrangements)...Cash Prizes and Ribbons awarded. CHAIRPERSON: LORNA WILS0N...PH0NE 852-9193 Tuesday, September 23 Fish Portion, Mashed Potatoes and Butter, Peas, Peaches, Bread & Butter and Milk. Wednesday, September 24 Lasagna, Green Beans, Applesauce, Peanut Butter Sand., Milk. o» » S S Thursday, September 25 Taco’s, Lettuce ’n Cheese, Corn, Fruit Popsicle, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. HARVEST RUN Open to all ages... Entry fee ‘5.00 Pre-register...‘6.00 Day of Race CHAIRPERSON: REV. DON ROSCO...PHONE 852-9228 * TALENT SHOW Open to all ages.. .Cash Prizes awarded Entry Deadline.. .September 14,1980 CHAIRPERSONS: DAVE & BRINDA HAWKINS...PH. 852-0749 *' BICYCLE RACE Non-motorized bikes only...open to all ages...‘l entry fee...Trophies and ribbons awarded. CHAIRPERSON: LARRY CORKWELL...PHONE 852-9109 Friday, September 26 Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Applesauce, Pickles, Cookie, Milk. New candidate enters Queen contest Vonda Poole of Dowling Rd., Nashville, was the final candidate to meet the deadline for entry into the 1980 Harvest Queen contest, and she brings the number of contestants in the race to seven. Vonda was nominated by the 107 Pitstop (fromerly Johnnie's) Bar. She has been employed there the past 18 months. Three days a week, Vonda works at the tavern and the other four days she is employed on a dairy,farm, milking cows. Between her two jobs, Vonda says she has very little spare time for hobbies but finds time to enjoy her five grandchildren. She is the mother of four children: Mrs. Lynda Walden of Dowling, Mrs. Salli Eaton and Terry Poole, both of Hastings, and Ross Poole of California. Vonda grew up in the Dowling area and attended schools in Hastings and Battle Creek. For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Become a better personWhat can you expect if you return to school as an adult? In the words of one person who returned to school through the Maple Valley Community Education program, you can expect to “...meet new people, discover new ideas and I think even if you aren’t just going back to school so you can get a better job, you can b become a better btt person.” Why not try going back yourself? Getting started is as easy as dialing 852-9275 and talking to Ernest Jacoby, community' school director. ACTION-ADS LOST: Black female Lab Setter mix dog, south of Vermontville, answers to Toots. Call 726-0533. Lady to live in with elderly lady for com­ panion and room and board. Also must be able to do some work, some wages. Phone 852-9202 or 852-1722._____ WANTED: ?.-< 5 Stan Trumble Mary Trumble I WILL. DO BABYSITTING, in my home any shift. 852­ 1918, Nashville. * CANOE RACE 5 classes...Entry fee ‘5.00...Trophies and Ribbons CHAIRPERSON: DENNIS SMITH...PHONE 852-1801 * ARTS AND CRAFTS * HARVEST PARADE CHAIRPERSON: VERNON & SHIRLEY CURTIS...PH. 852-9309 • ALL TYPES OF ENTRIES WELCOME!) CHAIRPERSON: SUZY CORKWELL...PH. 852-9544 or 852-9109 CASH . O IRIBBONS AWARDED September 19,1980 I ft C®ntest...5:00 p.m. (In tent) ] JJ Guur ors**«y p«eyl SS Supper...United iunpgp.,e.Mr..a.p UlneitSetdrcMethodist Meet,th6o:0d0is -t SChurch Churcnh 5 00 - 7 00 n m J Gospel Sing.,.Maple Strcet, 6:00 - S n m MP I ।। |L C ZiWni’?Tune T-Of Q Amusement A.ueen 7:00 ttpp Carnival D Leisure (All CC-m -ma-r-a naiittv G aGlolo Rides RRsipdel spideel sSSiAngll (iAngll Day) LeisureTuneAmusementCarnivalRides(A Saturday, September20,1980 I Canoe Race.„10:00 Race1000 am a.m. S ’J ® x jSt?C-e rn1t1 r•a’•l tP-aSrk30lO a:OmO-F aum,,ertiSl t?reet School II G®x ^dt-P-Cedntr 1a2l 0P0ark...lO:OO a.m. til ? I- Grand Perade... 12:00 noon ? । **?»■" *i"i Tractor Pull... 1:00 p.m S6o*—Maple Street 4:00 p p.m. P Hot Air Balloon Ascension...6:00 to 6:30 d m Harvest Festival Dance (Live Band)...9:00 p.m. til 1 am. All Day Saturday Kiddie Camival...Masonic Temple Library Book Sale Rea Market Golf Tournament at Mulberry Fore -sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce ArtJ x r Fl£Ba.rn" eSponsored SnptoranlsPoraerdk by by the the MV MV Jaycees Jaycees Arts & Crafts...in Central Park WHITE TREE SERVICE: Will top, trim or remove trees, free estimates. Call for an appointment. 945-2559, Hastings. BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (EOW) Teresa Jones Norma Viele Trumble Agency UfeHomeCarB-JSiness 178 S. Main, Vermontville Ph. (517) 726-0634 TABLE RESERVATIONS UNDER TENT AVAILABLE...*5.00 CHAIRPERSON: DEWEY DULL...852-9226 or 852-9544 Used RELOADING SUPPLIES ^4uto-Owners Insurance * Flea Market ★ ... for Shotgun and Rifle Ph. 852-9192 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL SUZY CORKWELL OR LOIS ELLISTON AT... 852-9544 NASHVILLE (DAYS) “ Come to Nashville where there’s fun for the whole family! ^////////////^^^ / • HARVEST BALL Music by Pastimes... . Tickets: ’3 Sin­ gle, *5 Couple • MINI­ TRACTOR PULL • BIG PARADE • KIDDIE KARNIVAL �Ttw ■W Vetter Mew Mobile Wedne*4er Sepremfce, 17. ”B0 - Po®. »0 Little Brown Jug is back in the valley The 'Litlie Brown Jug t* back incirculsUon after a ZS year hiatu* The prize was reclaimed recently in the Maple Valley Lion* 1*4 romp over the Bellevue Bronco* The jug »ymbolixe» a tradition started ia ItU between Bellevue and the old Nashville High School Far twenty-two years the "trophy'' was passed back and forth between the two rival* at their first football contest of each season. Since 1957, when Bellevue claimed the jug it ha* been out of circulation. *1 tting in a trophy case at BHS This year. athletic directors Bob Rood > of Bellevue and Larry Lera of Nashville decided to dust off Introducing the J.V. Team... Members of the Maple Valley Junior Varsity football team: (front row, from left): Jim Harshman, Scott Everett, Scott Whitmore, Todd McMillon, Bill Grinage, John Clements, Richatd Craven, Marty Martins, Lester Caldwell. Second row: Mickey Mahon, Jeff Garber, Rob Barrette, David Brand, Jon Granger, Dan Keech, Ernie Wright, Dale Montague, Rob Franks, Ted Hall, Tim Rugg, manager. Third row: Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt, Randy Joostberns, Ron Mapes, Chris Barton, Tony Dunkelberger, Matt Bertram, Tony Reid, Wes Wood, Dennis Gardner, Jim YoSt, Pete Koetje and Coach Dave Doozan. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) the jug and revive the 45year-old tradition. The jug now bears the 18-0 score of the 1980 contest, and will remain on the shelf of the Maple Valley trophy case for at least one year. Next season, the Lions will again defend their title and their claim to the prize. Head coach Dan Watson, left, and Steve MacDonald, assistant varsity coach, admire the Little Brown Jug which will reside for at least one year in the Maple Valley trophy case. Standing are some of the Lions who helped reclaim the prize after a 23-year hiatus. From left: Newman Maurer, Mark Sutfin, Mark Siple, Terry Pierce. Go Get'em LIONS These area merchants support the LIONS year-round I Support These Merchants Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods, Inc. 105 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-0713 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 Betty’s Antiques 228 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1595 Citizen’s Elevator Company 870 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0514 Hecker Agency 225 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9680 South End Food & Beverage 637 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9833 Irene’s Beauty Shop Sewing Bee Fabrics Nashville Steak House SNB Bank & Trust 204 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9107 Across from the Post Office Nashville 202 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0944 S. Main Nashville Branch Ph. 852-0790 Vogt Funeral Home Carl’s Market Wheeler Marine Service 204 Queen Nashville Ph. 852-1910 999 Reed St. ' Nashville Ph. 852-1621 728 Durkee Nashville Ph. 852-9609 Eaton Federal Savings & Loan S. Main Street Nashville Ph. 852-1830 Marathon C Store 416 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9895 Powers Service 133 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9587 Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 Johnny’s Food Mart 160 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0640 Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9377 Simon Pharmacy Kent Oil Company Larry’s Fargo 207 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-0845 (Gerald Kent, owner) 735 Durkee (M66) Nashville Ph. 852-9210 106 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9626 The Mirrors Image 111 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-9192 Maple Valley Concrete Johnson Furniture 112 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9594 Maple Valley Implement 737 Sherman Nashville Ph. 852-1910 Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Main St. Vermontville & Nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 Nashville Flowers & Jewelry 233 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9797 Vermontville Hardware 131 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-1121 Country Comers Market Corner of M-66 & State Rd. Ph. 852-1945 725 S. Durkee (M-66) Nashville Ph. 852-1900 Bill Richards Studio 250 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 1-517-726-1340 Furlong’s Variety 171 S. Main Vermontville 726-1164 Al’s Carry Out Nashville Auto & Farm Supply (Formerly Mack's Grocery) Vermontville 209 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-9500 Nashville Chamber of Commerce �Th*Mop** Volley Now*. Ntthvill*. W*dn**doy, September 17. IMO— Pop* 11 M.V. varsity drops home opener Maple Valley’s Varsity The pass for tne two point Football team lost its league conversion was deflected in and home opening football the end zone. game last Friday by a 22-6 Maple Valley’s next score. possession started on their The game started fast for own 34 yard line. Two 'plays Lakeview as they drove 74 and two penalties later the yards after the opening ball was back on the Lion kickoff to score the games eleven yard line. Oh the next first touchdown. Bob play the Lions fumbled to set Johnson went the final 38 up Lakeviews second touch­ yards on a reverse for the down. Tfie third quarter score. The kick was good and ended with Lakeview leading the Lions were down 7-0. The Lions tried to even the score The Lions had two more but two costly fumbles kept opportunities but committed them out of the end zone. The their-fourth fumble on one first fumble came at the possession and suffered a Lakeview 17 yard line on the costly penalty on the other. Lions first possession of the Meanwhile, Lakeview game and the second fumble scored their third touchdown came at the Lakeview goal of the game to clinch the line with 38 seconds left in Wildcat victory. the first half. The half ended The final statistics showed 7-0 Lakeview. Maple Valley with 190 yards The Lions scored on their rushing and Lakeview with first possession of the second 276 yards rushing. Both half as they marched 69 teams had 23 yards passing. yards in just four plays with Tom Brooke led both teams JeffBeebe sprinting the final with 133 yards rushing on 29 49 yards on a reverse for his carries. Jeff Beebe added 70 first touchdown of the year. yards rushing and 23 yards as a receiver. Leading tacklers for Maple Valley were: Mark Siple 11 tackles, Jeff Beebe 10 tackles, Newman Maurer 10 tackles, Terry Pierce 9 tackles and Alan Wells 9 tackles. Maple Valleys offensive line continues to do a great job for Tom Brooke and the other running backs. Newman Maurer, Mark Siple, Jeff Christensen, Bruce Carmony, Jim Travoli, Gordie Gardner and Glen Godbey are excellent offensive blockers. John Pomeroy also did an ex­ cellent job of blocking from his fullback position. Maple Valley’s specialty teams did a good job of containing Lakeview and giving Maple Valley good field position on kicks. The teams only weakness was its defense where occasional lapses allowed Lakeview to make the big play. The Lions record now stands at 1-1 with non­ conference opponent Pennfield coming to town next Friday at 7:30. —— Fourth-fifth graders score a victory Nashville Little League football was kicked off by fourth and fifth grades team with a victory over Lake Odessa 14-0. A very well played game by both ‘teams - Nashville and Lake Odessa. Within the first few seconds, Scott Lenz brought the ball within 1 yd. of the goal and carried across by Chris Thompson for the first touchdown and the conversion for 2 pts. with a score of 8-0. Robbie Norton made an outstanding play by penetrating the able Lake Odessa offense. Those making outstanding tackles throughout the game are Scott Lenz, Robert Norton, Rich Ward, Brian Stahl, Billy Brenton, Eric Heack, Tony Wolf and Brad McKee. In the second half, Scott Lenz threw a fine pass to Billy Brenton, who ran the second touchdown, failing to make second conversion to make it Nashville 14, Lake Odessa 0. In the last few seconds, Bryan Filter in- Golf-team drops three Maple Valley 203,' Lakewood 189; Maple Valley 199, Montabella 189; Maple Valley 188, Portland 156. The Maple Valley golf team gave away their first two matches to Lakewood and Montabella. Both op­ ponents could not handle the long tough golf course in Nashville. The only problem was neither could Maple Valley. If we could have cut down our three putt greens and out of bounds, we would have won both matches. In the third match, Por­ tland fired a 35, 40, 40, 41. Portland can beat just about anyone in the league on their home course. Most of .their golfers play anywhere from 18-27 holes of golf a day all summer and it shows. After three matches, our low average golfer is Jerry Gould with a 47.6. Second is Cory Furlong, 49.5; third is Gordon Gardner, 50.5; fourth is Eric Wolff, 50.6. Tom McMillen had a fine 47 in the Montabella match but his average, is up to 53. Almost every golfer on the team could lower his average by 3 strokes if they would practice chipping and putting more. Maple Valley will play Lakeview, Central Mont­ calm and Saranac this week. Nashville 6th grade Little League wins opener The Nashville Sixth Grade Little League Football team opened the season Saturday with a 8-6 victory over Lake Odessa. Matt -Owen went the distance in the opening minutes of play to make Nashville’s touchdown. Robert Millious added- two more points by running in the extra point. The score remained 8-0 until the fourth quarter when Lake Odessa climaxed a strong offensive drive with a touchdown. An alert Nash­ ville defensive team dug in and held firm to prevent the extra points and a tied game. Both teams threatened several times but neither team was able to cash in on the points column. Coaches Don Steinbrecher and Jeff Carpenter were very pleased with the teams performance. Playing for Nashville this year are Earl Craven, George Steinbrecher, Matt Owen, Paul Bahs, Robert Millious, Steve Smith, Eric Cornwell, Ricky Dean, John Weber, Matt McClelland, Jeff Toten, Patrick Preibe, Frank. Purchis, Steve Cross, Mike Preibe, Scott Reid, Ray Wolcott, Billy Peake, Jeff Tobias, Jeff Sebastian and Andy Finkler. Next week’s game will be played at Sunfield. The games start at 3:00 p.m. with the fourth and fifth grade team playing first tercepted a pass to accent the very excellent coaching by Ken Mead and Bill Brenton. The coaches would like to thank Dick Martin and John Bitgood for making sure players got to play. Both coaches commented they had been worried about the defensive end position which was filled by Tony Wolf who made six outstanding tackles. This week’s game will be at Sunfield at 3 p.m. Maple Valley dominates Carson City 17-42 The Maple Valley Lions cross country team had six runners place in the top seven while defeating Carson City 17-42. Coach Mike Desrochers squad dominated in their first dual meet of the season. Maple Valley’s Dan Halsey led the charge with a first place finish at 17:24. The Lion’s Randy Beachnau and Todd Broden were the next two finishers.' Brian Jones was the top Carson City finisher in fourth. Maple Valley’s Mike Trumble, John Mater and Tim Tobias followed in the next three positions. Maple Valley runs tonight at Olivet. Join the Maple Valley ‘hole-in-one’ contest A “Hole-in-One Contest”, sponsored by the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. You can try for a hole-in-one at the Mulberry Fore golf course, hole no. 3. For a $1 donation, you can win three different ways. First, if your ball ends up on the green, you will win a new $1.35 golf ball. Secondly, if your ball is closest to the pin for the contest, you will win a dozen new golf balls valued at $15. If you should get a hole-in-one, you will win a free membership at the Mulberry Fore golf course for the 1981 golf season. Maybe Saturday the 20th will be your lucky day. Help support the Athletic Boosters with a “hole-in-one”. Ed Abbey (22) of Lakeview tries to elude Maple Valley’s David Thomas (32) in first quarter action on Friday. Newman Maurer (64), Dan Doll (10), and Marty Little. (88) pursue the play. Basketball starts with wins! The Valley squad dominated play in the first half building a 9 point lead with 2:58 remaining to be played in the first half. Middleville’s Trojan girls never let up, however, and threatened several times in the second half. They closed the gap to 29-34 with 2:36 left in the third quarter. Valley built up the lead again to 10 points by the start of the final quarter but some quick Trojan buckets put them right back in the game 39-45 with 3 minutes to play. Melanie Rogers then sank two free-throws that inspired both offense and defence. Valley exploded outscoring their opponents 14-2 and ending the game with a 53-42 point win. This game showed the Lion balanced attack with 4 players in double figure scoring. Diane Cook again led the Lion with 14, Melanie Rogers a" career high of 12, Melissa Coffman 11, Kim Sample 11, Lori Decker 3 and Candace Mater 2. Valley girls defeated both their opponents last.week to start their new basketball season. Bellevue fell Monday and Middleville followed on Tuesday. Co-Captian Lori Decker scored the first two Lion points Monday as the visiting team” rattled off 14 pts. Gal eagers win two, now 2-1 The Maple Valley Girls basketball team notched 2 wins in their first week of action, knocking off Bellevue and Middleville. On Monday, Sept. 8, Maple Valley edged Bellevue 47-43. Senior Diane Cook dropped in 18 points, a career high. Lori Decker was the leading rebounder pulling down 11, as Maple Valley out rebounded Bellevue 39-31. On Thursday Sept. 11, Maple Valley rolled over Middleville 53-43.. Maple Valley built a 10 point advantage in the first half and held on to it the rest of the way. Cook again paced the attack with 14 points and 6 steals. Decker led reboun­ ders with 11, and Melissa Coffman contributed 6 steals > to the Maple Valley cause. Coach Jerry Reese says that excellent teamwork has been the key to success so far. before host Bellevue scored. But Valleys offense slowed after the half and Bellevue tied the game at 16 all with 6:25 to play in the third quarter. The Bronco’s went ahead for the only time in the game one minute later - but only briefly. Melissa Coff­ man stole the ball twice under the Lion basket and scored four quick points to put the Lions ahead again. Defense and Diane Cook dominated the fourth quarter as the defense continued to score for Valley and Diane Cook hit 6 of 9 free throws to score a career high of 18 points and Melissa Coffman added 11 points, Lori Decker 9, Melanie Rogers 6, and Candace Mater 3 to give Valley a 47-43 win. Defence and free-throws were "again the margin of victory on Thursday as the Lions traveled to Middleville for a 53-42 win. The exciting parts of the game are often overlooked for the high scoring game. Lion fans will not overlook such fast exciting passing, intimaditing defense, rebounding in the air, lightning fast breaks, and patience to attack a set defense or the sign of an aggressive, disciplined basketball team. Coach Reese is most excited with the unselfish team play and the team ability to help our defense. Maple Valley 1980 Varsity Football Date Sept 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Opponent Place Pennfield Carson City . Montabella Saranac Portland Central Montcalm Olivet Home Away Away Home Away Home Home Time 7:30 7:00 7:00 , 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:30 Maple Valley 1980 Jr. Varsity Football Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Pennfield Carson City Montabella Saranac Portland Central Montcalm Olivet 7:00 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 7:00 Away Home Home Away Home Away Away Maple Valley 1980 Girls Basketball Sept. 15 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 25 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 9 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 23 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Oct. 30 Nov. 11 Nov. 13 Pewamo-Westphalia Saranac Lakeview Carson City Montabella Central Montcalm Portland Bellevue Vestaburg Carson City Saranac Lakeview Montabella Vestaburg Central Montcalm Portland Home Away Home Home Away Away Home Home Away Away Home Away Home Home Home Away 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 Maple Valley 1980 Girls Jr. High Basketball Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Sept. 30 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 14 Oct. 28 Nov.l Bellevue Middleville 8th grade 7th grade Hastings Olivet Bellevue Wayland Portland TCAA Tournament At Portland Home Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Away 4:30 4:15 / 4:15 4:30 4:15 4:30 4:15 6:00 10 a.m. �Th* Maple VoUoy Hpwt NoabvlNa Wodnatdoy SopOmfcxr 17. 1880 — Pope 12 ;: president Despite her modesty, it a a certainty she was well versed in the local political scene, having faithfully attended council meet mgs as a reporter for many years As president, she in stituted a bi monthly cokm n in the News U> share eouncfl news with local residents In addition. she played the dual rote of president reporter, sending reports erf the proceedings to various area daily publications In 1977, Gladys married Max Miller of Nashville They had two children Neal < now editor - publisher of the Iosco County News to East Ta was । and Beverly (now Mrs Ed Bacfce of Hastings) Max died in 1863 Gladys now has two grandchildren Torre Miller and Steven Backe In IM*. Mrs Miller married Ralph Richardson, a longtime Industrial Arts teacher to the local school In 1973, Gladys retired from reporting so that she and Ralph could spend winters in Florida and t ravel at leisure Now, Gladys has found time to renew her old love of ,r y ±> appy hours relaxing with music She began playing the instrument as a chi Id and, to junior high was awarded the rather rare honor of being invited to play with the high school orchestra "They asked me and Gertrude Powers (MontgomeryI, who played cello, to join the older students,'' remembers Gladys. After graduation. Gladys taught violin in her spare time, averaging IS to JO students a week While employed at the News office, she was sought out by t he local superintendent to teach violin one day a week at the school "I doubt that they would let anyone like that (w ithout a degree) teach in the schools nowadays." noted Gladys But those who know this remarkable lady know that for her it was just one more challenge, readily met. And, as with her writing and photography. it was one more opportunity to let her talents enrich the lives of those around her. •y tea Htacklej Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS Gilmore-Wol pe schedule joint appearances ■ Jim Gilmore’s congressional campaign today announced it has completed the major portion of its scheduling for the fall campaign and indicated that the schedule will include seven joint appearances with Howard Wolpe We know we have a responsibility to be seen and heard by as many people as possible and we have con­ structed a schedule to do that," said Gilmore cam paign manager Keith Hartwell Tn addition, we know the voters will want to see and hear the candidates on the same platform. We have chosen seven different joint appearances to provide the opportunity. Two of those are television appearances which should greatly expand the number of people able to see the two candidates together The seven joint appearances include: Kalamazoo NAACP October S, Alien Chapel A.M.E. Church; Kalamazoo Management Association October 14, Inmans of Galesburg; Independent Business Association - Oc­ tober 20, Kalamazoo Hilton; WOTV "Second Look'' October 24, WOTV Studio; WUHQ-TV October 27, Battle Creek Studio; WMUK Radio - October 28, Western Michigan University; Bloodmobile at Pennock Pennock Hospital wiU hold its first Red Cross Bloodmobile on Thursday. Sep­ tember 25 The hours are 11 a m to 4:45 pm The location will be in the Conference Room, lower level of the Physician's Center Access may be obtained by elevator. Seventy-five units of blood are needed to fill the quota set for this drive This bloodmobile is also open to the general public However, all donors at Hastings Manufacturing are asked not to donate at this Bloodmobile since the Manufacturing's next Bloodmobile is scheduled for October 31. and you will be • BODY & BUMP SERVICE Kalamazoo Jaycees October 30, location to be determined. Former President Gerald Ford is scheduled to come to Kalamazoo Tuesday, Sep­ tember 30 to campaign on behalf of Gilmore. There wiU be two events on the morning of the thirtieth. Ford will arrive early for a reception and press briefing to be held at 7:30 a m in rooms D and E al the Kalamazoo Center. Following the briefing a continental breakfast will be held in the ballroom of the center at 8 a.m. Breakfast will be served and President Ford will address the audience on behalf of Jim Gilmore's campaign. Tickets will be $100 per person for both events. Those only w ishing to attend the breakfast may purchase a ticket for $25 per person. Tickets for both events can be obtained at Gilmore’s headquarters at 6123 South Westnedge or by calling (616) 323-8707. Guests will have the opportunity to meet President Ford and Jim Gilmore, sit in on his press briefing and attend the breakfast. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR needed there to help us collect our goal of 100 units. By September 25, fifty­ seven days will have lapsed since Hastings’ lastBloodmobile, making all donors eligible to donate again. The Red Cross extends a special thanks to Janet Rushford, education coor­ dinator at Pennock Hospital, for all the time she is giving to organize hospital per­ sonnel as donors and the publicity she has given this drive through hospital channels. Any questions may be directed to the Red Cross Office at 945-3122. Saturday, Sept. 20 -10 a.m noon, 4-H Flower Arranging Workshop, 4-H Building Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, Sept. 24-9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday. Sept. 27 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Jr. Livestock “Buyer’s Appreciation Banquet’’, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, Sept. 30- 6:30 p.m. “Egg Extravaganza” at Kardel Hall, Charlotte 4-H Fairgrounds. Dr. Cal Flegal, MSU poultry specialist, will show how to make your own omelet and crepe. Open to adults. Reservations"and $1.50 due at the Extension Office by Sept. 19. • Wednesday, October 1 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Wednesday, Oct. 1 - 1-5 p.m. Woodlot Management meeting and tour, Community Room, Charlotte Municipal Building Charlotte. October 5-11 - NATIONAL 4-H WEEK. Monday. October 6 - 8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Nominating committee to meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 8 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Thursday, October 9 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, October 9-1:30 p.m. at County Courthouse, 7 p.m. at Delta Township Hall, "Understanding the Ballot to incorporate their ideas on Proposals” session. Open to public. new products, product Wednesday, October 15 - 9:30 - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding changes, new building — for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., techniques and new floor Charlotte. plan designs. Thursday, October 16 - 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Earlier this year, Prong Skating, Adams Skating Center, Charlotte. Builders were honored as one of the top five builders 1——' - i i for Heckaman Homes for their achievements in single family homes and multi­ family projects constructed during the 1979 building season. MATERIAL for... Keith Prong Builders serves the Barry, Eaton and Ionia counties, and has just recently taken over the Kent county franchise area. The company’s model home is located at 4683 S. Bedford R., in Hastings. Keith Prong to serve on builders advisory board • WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS (Ugg gg Use your Mobil Credit Cord or BonkAmericord (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St./Vermontville - Ph, 726-0569 Keith S. Prong, of Keith Prong Builders, Nashville, has been selected to serve on the Builders Advisory Council to Heckaman Homes of Nappanee, Ind. The Ad­ visory Council is a select group from each of the representative stales that meet each quarter to discuss company and building in­ dustry related areas. The council members are some of the top builders for Heckaman Homes and meet New line of... HANDICRAFT ITEMS Back to School Clothes Community Events . . 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(tfn) MOTOR HOMES AND CAMPERS FOR RENT: By day or week, deposit will hold. Call Vacation Rentals, 945-9101, Hastings. (9-24) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe. Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Call...CARL BUSHRE LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER - 517-726-0036 �The Maple Valley News Nashville, Wednesday. September 17. 1960 — Page 13 EBI resource room made possible from deceased Nashville youth memorial fund The door to the resource room at EBI Breakthru, Inc. in Lake Odessa is marked with a very special placque. “In Memory of Our Beloved Daughter, Dawnette Sue Symonds,” the words on the placque say. Dawnette would be happy to know that memorial contributions made at the time of her death in 1978 have been donated to a very worthwhile and useful rehabilitate handicapped. EBI is a non-profit agency devoted to helping physically, mentally, and emotionally handicapped individuals from a threecounty area. EBI trains the handicapped to be able to perform useful and renumerative work. Wolpe opens office The Third Congressional District Mobile Service office will be in the area Monday, September 22. A member of Congressman Howard Wolpe’s staff will be in the mobile service office. JOIN NOW American Farmers United Energy League NEXT MEETING — SEPT. 20th, 9 a.m. Building Site — 4010 River Road PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY (Corner of Charlton Park Rd and River Rd . I mile N of M-79) EWING WELL DRILLING LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties CRANEWORK WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE * Drdinoge Ditches • Farm Ponds OFFERING COMPLETE. DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3. NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY REV. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 Dick Ewing - Owner MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a. m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated I cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Coll THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 Willi® VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to attend M'l^litafrtijt;.. Mllitafrtijt;.. DAN’S WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all Hs,Wwi,(WEii, ikill-illl)iUWjli L'tatatata makes and models. • FREE WATER TESTI I Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Doni I Shirley Joppie (right), director of EBI, shows Sally and William Musser the placque on the door of the resource room which is enigraved in memory of their daughter, Dawnette Sue Symonds. EBI is grateful for the purpose, her parents say. Because inside that door to contribution by Dawnette’s the resource room, the parents and notes that the furnishings, equipment, teaching aides, educational games, record player, clock, chalk board, and planter were made possible through the generous contributions of many persons who made memorial gifts to Dawnette. Her parents, William and Sally Musser of Nashville said the memorial funds were donated to EBI, in memory of their daughter, because they wanted to do something useful with the memorial contributions, besides keeping the gift as local as possible. The resource room is used with groups and individuals. Adult Daily Living Skill Training also is conducted in the resource room. END-OF-THE-SEASON PAlNr SALE —Last Chance Before Cold Weather— WHITE OUTSIDE LATEX SQ47 W gal. WHITE Outside Oil RED Outside Oil sgss $109S HOMETOWN YOUR FULL SERVICE LUMBER YARD DELIVERING-PLANNING ESTIMATING-SAVING Call and Compare...852-O882 In Nashville -1 block East on the tracks^ agency always welcomes such gifts to help it achieve its goal of helping 726-0088 WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BEST! 6459 ALLEGAN RD. ____ VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 17, 1980 — Page 14 JV's top Lakeview 22 to 8 The Maple Valley junior varsity football team battled to a scoreless tie the first. Just before the first half was over, Randy Joostberns scored on a one yard quarterback sneak. Wes Wood added the extra point to make the score 8 too at the half. In the second half, Wes Wood and Dan Keech scored touchdowns. Tony Reid led the Lions in rushing with 108 yards in 22 carries. Playing well in the offensive line were Robbie Franks and Ernie Wright. On defense, Dan Keech led with 10 tackles, Tony Dunkelburger 9 tackles and Ernie Wright had 7 tackles. Marty Martin intercepted 3 Lakeview passes. The J.V. Lions’ record is now 2 wins and 0 losses. They travel to Pennfield this Thursday for a 7 p.m. game. Impressive start for Cross Country The Maple Valley Lions looked impressive in their first dual meet Thursday against Carson City. The Lions won 17-42. Taking places for the Lions were: Dan Halsey, No. 1 (17.24); Randy Beachnau, No. 2; Todd Braden, No. 3; Mike Trumble, No. 5; John Mater, No. 6; Tim Tobias, No. 7; and Scott Aldaffer, No. 13. Finishing in fourth place for Carson City was Brian Jones. The female Lions also improved their times considerably on their home course. Brenda Browne took no. 1 with a time of (29.05); no. 2 April Browne, and no. 3 Staci Hill. The Lions will be back in action on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Olivet. Sports continued below— Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held August 28, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Curtis, Rizor, Hughes, Babcock, Tobias and Hinckley. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read by the clerk. A letter was read from Putnam Public Library regarding the porch roof on the Library. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Hughes that the Village buy shingles for porch roof at Putnam Public Library .and the Library hire someone to put shingles on.. To be paid for out of Library Maintenance. All ayes. Motion carried. A A letter letterwas was read readfrom from the the Michigan Michigan Liquor LiquorControl Control Commission regarding the transfer of liquor license from Roger and Diane Gardner to George and Tina Williams. Referred to Sgt. Gene Koetje. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Rizor to give the Riverside Recreational Development- permission to close Maple Street on September 19 and 20 for a talent show, gospel sing and a tractor pull. Permission to apply to the State Highway Department for a permit to have a parade on Sept. 20 at 12:00 noon on M-66 from Philadelphia Street south to Fuller Street and then west to School St. with controlled traffic oh the trunk­ line. Also, permission to close West Washington Street and the north end of the parking lot on Septem­ ber 18, 19 and 20th for the carnival, also, permission to use the vacant lot beside Village Hall and Central Park for the Ox Roast and arts and crafts. All ayes'. Motion carried. Mr. Richard McArthur of the National Campers and Hikers was present regarding the planting of trees in 4-H clown to study in Florida — GET JOHN DEERE BIG TRACTOR BONUSES PLUS NO FINANCE CHARGES UNTIL MARCH 1981 ... AND NO PAYMENTS UNTIL WELL INTO '81 By Connie Green, 4-H Program Assistant The Eaton County 4-H Clown Club is proud to an­ nounce that one of its members, Jerry Darkey of Bellevue, has been accepted into Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus Clown School in Venice, Florida. Jerry was one of 60 persons selected from more than 4,000 applicants and will begin the 9-week course in mid-September. Upon completion of the course, 10 clowns will be hired to travel with the circus for one year. Jerry began clowning by first taking a 4-H clown class taught bv Dixie Brand of Vermontville three years ago. Since then he has been involved in a number of countywide clowning ac­ tivities, has taken clowning workshops at the 4-H Foundation Leadership Training Facility, Kettunen center near Cadillac, and is also a member of Clowns of America. To celebrate Jerry’s achievement, a farewell party was recently held in his honor at the Brand home. In addition to clown club members, several family members and friends were present to wish him well. the Village qf Nashville. Motion by Babcock, supported by Hinckley to have the National Campers and Hikers plantJLrees in the Village the last weekend in September. The Village will pay for camping at Sandyland Park and buy their super at either restaurant in Nashville. All ayes. Motion carried. Bids were received and opened for dismantling and removing and cleaning up on our 85,000 gallon stand­ pipe. Bids were as follows: Linsley Exc., Bellevue, Mi.............................,. $12,482.00 Dom Wrecking Co., Kalamazoo................. ,. $20,000.00 Battle Creek Wrecking .......................................$5,280.00 Service Enterprise, of Ind....................................$6,500.00 Motion by Rizor, supported by Hughes to table bids until bids from Battle Creek Wrecking and Service Enterprises could be clarified in writing. All ayes. Motion carried. There was much discussion on the garbage service being offered 'in Nashville. Motion by Hughes, supported by Hinckley to advertise for sealed residen­ tial garbage bids for the entire Village for a 5 year contract. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bjds. Bids to be received by the Village Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on September 25. All ayes except Calvin Rizor who voted no. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley to adjourn, supported by Rizor. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: Sept. 11, 1980 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk A religious newspaper writes, The funeral director > is involved in death, grief, bereavement, the funeral, preand post-death activities^ and the emotional rehabilitation of those who suffer, through death, the loss of one they love. The article concludes, The funeral service practitioner is in a position to help those who suffer grief in a way that no other professional can. V HJNEtyU DIRECTORS 'VoqtFUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 A canning riddle John Deere helps loosen the tight money situation. Purchase any new John Deere 4-Wheel-Drive or Row-Crop Tractor listed below by October 31 work it this fall, next winter and on through the 1981 harvest of your principal crop—ALL BEFORE MAKING THE FIRST PAYMENT ON YOUR'ANNUAL PAYMENT CONTRACT You get that benefit simply by financing your new tractor purchase with John Deere. You II also qualify for the BIG TRACTOR BONUS in John Deere Money noted below plus waiver of finance charges until March 1. 1981. Put that new tractor to use by leasing it from John Deere: Lease payments will be discounted 15 percent and you’ll also qualify for the BIG TRACTOR BONUS when you take deliv­ ery. But act promptly John Deere BIG TRACTOR BONUSES end October 31. _____Tractor Model 8640—4WD, 8440—4WD, 4840—2WD, 4640—2WD, 4440—2WD, 4240—2WD, 4040—2WD, 275 eng. hp 215 eng. hp 180 PTO hp 155 PTO hp 130 PTO hp 110 PTO hp 90 PTO hp Bonus Sept. 16 through Oct. 31,1980 $2,000 $1,600 $1,000 $ 800 $ 700 $ 600 $ 500 G.W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 By Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist You can’t see it, you can’t taste it, you can’t smell it, but it could be found in ah improperly processed sealed jar of home canned green beans or corn. What is it? The Answer is botulism toxin. What happens when you eat it? The botulism toxin attacks the central nervous system causing paralysis and this can be fatal. How do you prevent this Bellevue beats IV girls 35-27 The J.V. Girls lost their opener last night at Bellevue by a score of 35-27. High scorer was Colleen Hoffman with 7. Colleen also had 9 steals. High rebounders were Jennie Filter and Tammi Tobias, each with 6. JV girls bow to Middleville 32-15 The J.V. girls lost to Middleville last night by a score of 32-15. High scorer was Jennie Filter with 6. High rebounders were Lynn DeGroot and Tammi Tobias, each with 3. possibility? Because the botulism bacteria is very common, and because it can grow and multiply without oxygen in sealed containers of all low acid foods like vegetables and meats, home canned low acid foods should be either pickled or processed in a pressure canner. How does this help prevent possible illness and'death? Using pressure processing with temperature above 240 degrees for a specified time kills the botulism spores. Pickling provides an acid solution where botulism spores can’t produce their toxin <poison). For further information and answers to other, can­ ning riddles, contact your Eaton County Extension Home Economist, 543-2310. Lions Flu SHots Flu shots will be given through Dr. Frankenstein’s office as usual. Time: Sept. 30, 1980, 7 to 9 p.m. Place: Bellevue Middle School (old high school). Cost: Donation of $2.00 requested per shot. Vermontville Lions Club area is invited. FARMERS! We're ready for the Season. SEED WHEAT INSTOCK! Call today with orders for... FERTILIZER • Bulk Urea and Potash • Bulk or Bags in 14-14-14 or 6-24-24 • 8-32-16 Bags FARMER'S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St., Hastings Ph. 945-9926 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 17, 1980— Page 15 Nashville News continued— Mrs. Fern Surine, all local. Recent houseguests for several days at the home of Will and Beth Suntken of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. George (Dorothy) Bateman of Mishawaka, Indiana. Men of the Nashville Baptist Church will team up October 4th for the annual “Beat the Pastor” golf outing. The challengers will face Pastor Lester De Groot and Ron Tutt, chairman of the church board. The event will take place at Tyler Creek Course near Lake Odessa. The musical cantata, “Happiness,” will be presented Sunday evening, September 21, at the 7 p.m. service at the Nashville Baptist Church by the Sparta Baptist Youth Choir. Recently returned from a 2­ week Mexico tour, the youngsters will also show slides taken on that trip. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Guy and sons, Brian and Bradley, of Augusta and Mrs. Mildred Hill of Charlton Park Road were in Nashville Sunday to help Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull celebrate Grandparents’ Day, with dinner at the Steak House. Sunday afternoon callers at the Shull home were Mr. and Mrs. Don Ellsworth of Blanchard. Sunday evening visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burchett of Dowling. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz of Nashville had a very pleasant Sunday last week, when 22 of the family gathered for a picnic dinner at the beautiful lake on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schantz of rural Nashville. Fishing and swimming, as well as plenty of delicious food, was enjoyed by thbse attending. A Tuesday afternoon caller on Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nashville was Mrs. Ruth Shepard of Lacey Lake Road. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth F. Meade, Jr. of rural Nashville hosted a family reunion over Labor Day weekend. Over 30 were present for a Sunday dinner on August 31. At­ tending from some distance were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Meade of Franklin; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Meade of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meade, their son John and his fiance, Mary Pat Beatty, of Warren, Ohio; and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth F. Meade, Sr. of Jackson. Dedication ceremonies are now set for 2 to 4 p.m. Sun­ day, September 28, for the recently renovated 1891 Waterwork Building in Putnam Park. The former pump house has been revitalized for use as a Community Center. It will be Nashville’s official council chambers and can also be used for public meetings. The hall will also be available for private parties by special arrangements. The old structure, which once housed the old steam pumps which lifted river water into the nearby standpipe, has become a thing of beauty. Last winter, the remodeling project began with the installation of wallboard, a new dropped ceiling, and a free-standing circular fireplace. This past summer, beautiful murals NEW HOURS Monday thru Saturday Exciting hairstyling ideas for Fall! CALL TODAY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT! Sculptured cnwcn Nails........... >2750 Liquid iquid e_cn Nail Wraps... $750 scon MANICURES Trial Sculptured Nails (by appointment only .cn ^Jl^S.plies ,or ~ LICENSED.p mani,cur Home Hisotm oen Care. CDUaTreY. TRY OUR NEW!!! ULTRA TAN BOOTH! Don't leave your tan behind with the summer sun — Ask about ULTRA TAN’S FREE TRIP to HAWAII! — Call for details — REDKEN Call Today! OPEN: Mon. thru Sat. IDRMUAIK iSPtClAd* fOH HAIR CARE: • STYLING • COLORING • PERMANENTS • HIGHLIGHTING U • FROSTING \\ • FACIALS 112 E. Court St., Hastings ^Razor's Edge Phone (616) 948-8767 HAIRDESIGNERS depicting Nashville’s heritage have been added to the walls under the direction of local .artist Dale Anri Morawski. Two youths employed under the CETA program have assisted in the work, which involved painting old church pews to serve as seating in the center Now white with colorful trim, the ancient pevVs once saw service in Nashville’s 1881 Methodist Church. The next step toward completion of the renovation wUl be painting the concrete floor, probably in a dark green shade to blend with the hue of the murals which depict the old standpipe, the old Grist mill, the bandstand in Putnam Park, the Sugar Shanty and the Thornapple River. The Nashville Police Dept, handled 83 complaints in the month of August, according to a monthly activity report given to the Nashville Village Council at their Thursday meeting by Sgt. Eugene Koetje, acting chief. The complaints included 1 illegal entry, 3 malicious destructions of property, 5 fights, 7 prowler and suspiscious vehicle calls, 4 larcenies, 3 disorderly persons, 1 assault and battery, and 1 bad check. The officers made four arrests, issued 5 moving violation tickets and 9 parking citations. The Nash­ ville Dept, assisted the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, four times during August. Logged on the local police cruiser were 2,127 miles for the month, using 206 gallons of gasoline. Five of those gallons were sold to a motorist in distress when local service stations were closed. Mrs. Carl Tobias of Nash­ ville will host a meeting of the W. C. T. U. at her home at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sep­ tember 16. Members of the Eaton County Chapter of the National - Campers and Hikers Club will be in Nash­ ville on Saturday, September 27, to plant trees in a volunteer conservation project. The same group was responsible for a similar program here two years ago. The trees, mostly, maples, are being provided by a local landowner. Primarily, the project seeks to replace, trees where ancient maples have been lost along village havebeenlostalongvillage streets. However, the group will also set trees in in­ dividual lawns if the property owner has prepared a hole ap­ proximately 2 ft. wide and 18 inches deep. Anyone who wishes to help with the planting project is asked to meet at Central Park at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 27. The visiting group will be camping at Sandyland Park for the weekend. Family planning clinic scheduled The Barry-Eaton District Health Department ment an ­ nounces its FamilyPlanning Clinic schedule for Sep­ tember. Clinics will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Health Department, 220 W. Court Street. An appointment can be made by calling the Health Depart­ ment, 945-9516. Walk-in hours each Tuesday and Friday, 10:00 - 4:00. Teens welcome, no parental per­ mission required. No charge. (9-26) Vermontville Council proceedingsAugust 14, 1980 The Vermontville Village Council met in regular session Thursday, August 14, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. in the public library. PRESENT: Aldrich, Fox, Hale, Lewis, Wineman. ABSENT: Trumble. President . Mason called the meeting to order and broke away from regular procedure to hear two unrelated organizations. Clerk read letter from Vermontville Chamber of Commerce. Re: Food wagons at ballfields. Motion by Lewis, sup ported by Hale to not allow concessions from outside the Village at the ballfields for the rest of the year. All ayes. Carried. Motion by Fox, supported by Lewis to purchase needed lights for tractor and dump truck. All ayes. Carried. Aldrich discussed purchase of four new truck tires. No action. Fox discussed annual budget for maintenance department. No action. Motion by Lewis supported by Hale to drop $25.00 purchase limit for Wawiernia, only. All ayes. Carried. Fire Chief Joostberns led discussion of filling swimming pools with Fire Dept, equipment. Aldrich stated need of new roof for Village storage building before winter. No action. Aldrich discussed AWWA seminar September. 23-26 att Mackinac Island.' Motion by Aldrich, sup ported by Hale to send Wawiernia and wife to the AWWA on seminar Mackinac Island, September 23-26, expenses paid. 4 ayes, 1 abstained, 1 absent. Carried. Aldrich stated Supervisor Fred Frith had asked if the Village would pay one-half of All ayes. Carried. the cost of painting the trim Correspondence was read. on the Opera House. Permission granted Clerk Discussion. for September 15th - 19th Motion by Hale, supported leave. Hoefler to be reim­ by Lewis to table matter at bursed for that week. present time. All ayes. Gary Reed discussed Non­ Carried. conforming Property Act. Minutes of the July 10th Re: 198 West Second St. meeting were read and Daniel House and wife corrected. Approved as discussed sewer connection corrected. at 399 East Main St. Joyce Penix requested Minutes of the “closed” return to residential rate, meeting were approved. from commercial to Treasurer’s report was read and approved. residential rate, at the Laundromat building, on a Bills were presented. Treasurer requested Council monthly basis until it returns action to transfer $10,000. to commercial status. All from Revenue Sharing ayes. Carried. monies (police contract) to Gary Reed requested general fund. permission to talk with Motion by Wineman, Village Attorney David supported by Hale to tran- Smith. Permission denied. sfer $10,000. from Revenue Motion by Hale, supported Sharing fund to general fund. by Lewis that Mr. and Mrs. All ayes. Carried. Daniel House be notified, in Motion by Fox, supported writing, to connect to the by Hale to rewrite check to sewer, sewer,at their expense, Maple Syrup Corporation in before November 1, 1980, or the amount of $49.60. All the Village will do so and bill ayes. Carried. (Check No. for same. Any unpaid 6623 - gen’l. fund, written 6- balance, at the end of the 12-80). fiscal year, will be placed on Motion by Hale, supported the tax roll. All ayes. by Lewis to pay bills from Carried. the proper funds. All ayes. Motion by Fox, supported Carried. by Hale to authorize pur­ Motion by Fox, supported chase of pipe-locater for by Lewis to proclaim Sun- $39.95 from the Leary day, August 17th, a “Special Construction Co., Inc. All Day” for Mrs. Ethel Gaut ayes. Carried. and Mrs. Mina Barnes, who Motion by Fox, supported are celebrating 100 year by Hale to authorize pur­ birthdays. All ayes. Carried. chase of 750 yards of good Proclamation toto be processed gravel from the published. Nashville Pit at $1.50 per Motion Motion byby Wineman, Wineman, yard. All ayes. Carried. supported by Fox to order Because of the late hour, corsages for Mrs. Gaut and Council will reconvene in Mrs. Barnes. All ayes. “special session” Tuesday, Carried. August 19,1980, 7:30 p.m. at Motion by Lewis, sup- 287 South Main St. ported by Aldrich to order Motion by Fox to adjourn. and pay on delivery one Adjourned 11:40 p.m. Bill L. Mason, President dissolved oxygen kit from Each Chemical Company. Natalie Gaedert, Clerk Special Millage Meeting Vermontville Council Special Meeting August 19, 1980 The Vermontville Village Council met in “special session” Tuesday, August 19, 1980, at 287 South Main St. PRESENT: Aldrich, Fox, Hale, Lewis, Wineman. ABSENT: Trumble. President Mason called meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. Council member Wineman, Police Committee Chairman presented the findings of the committee. Eaton County Sheriff’s Department report presented at the regular Council meeting, August 14th was reviewed. The problems and advantages of an in­ dependent police depart­ ment were discussed at length. An estimated budget and a 3 year projection was presented. Financing, necessary man power, necessary equipment, problems involved and a comparison of notes from other communities were discussed. Mason and Lewis commended Wineman on committee work and preparation of report. Motion by Fox, supported by Hale to set up a Village operated police department. All ayes. Carried. Motion by Fox to adjourn, supported by Lewis. Meeting adjourned 11:10 ' p.m. Bill L. Mason, President Natalie Gaedert, Clerk WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19th At 7:00 P.M. . At... MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL — CAFETERIA — Question and answer on upcoming millage vote to be discussed. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 17, 1980 — Page 16 HARVEST of MIXED PORK CHOPS U.S. No.1 MICHIGAN ALL PURPOSE POTATOES 10 OOC LB. BAO Cut From 1/4 Pork Loin FRESH PASCAL CELERY FRESH BRUSSEL SPROUTS lb. 69 4 FARMER PEETS j * bmom bbuof uaiA JUNG BOLOGNA 0 LOIN END PORK LOIN ROAST STOVE TOP KLCENEX STUFFING MIX TISSUES SPAGHETTI Spaghetti i *1.99 .. *1.39 .. *1.49 ECKRICH SMORGAS PAC LUNCH MEAT FRANCOAMERICAN AMEmCAN RIB PORK CHOPS Special from Johnny's— STICKS^O .. *1.59 CENTER CUT ASSORTED VARIETIES 6-6 *6 OZ. WT. WHITE OR ASSORTED 200 CT. BOX 143/« OZ. WT. 4/$l 79 16 OZ. WT. BLUE BONNET Margarine Quarters COUNTRY FRESH 55 Cottage Cheese SPARTAN COOKIES 16­ 20 oz. pkg. 24 OZ. WT. 79 SYRUP PREMIUM SALTINES WHITE. YELLOW/BLUE 4 ROLL PKG. 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Registered electors in the Maple Valley School District will be voting upon three mills for operational pur­ poses at a special election to be held Monday, September 29. Three mills represents $3.00 on each $1,000.00 on state equalized valuation for the year 1980. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voters in the Nashville area will be voting at the Kellogg gymnasium, and in the Vermontville area voting will be in the kindergarten room at the Maplewood Elementary School. Application forms for absentee ballots may be obtained by contacting the superintendent’s office at 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Michigan 49096. The telephone number is 852-9699. Senior citizens are reminded of the property tax relief that is available to many through the filing of the senior citizens homestead property tax credit claim which allows full reimbursement on a household income of less than $3,000 annually. For senior citizens (over 65 years old) there is a sliding scale. Household Income % Not refundable Credit or Rebate $0 to $3000 $3001 to $4000 $4001 to $5000 $5001 to $6000 over $6000 0% 1% 2% 3% 3.5% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% to $1200 maximum to $1200 to $1200 to $1200 ' to $1200 Seventeen percent of the annual rent paid for your dwelling may be claimed by the senior citizen as equivalent property tax. Persons living in a nursing home may claim $1500 or 30 percent of the nursing home charges annually as rent equivalent. Senior citizens living in a mobile home park may claim (as property tax) $36 per year plus 17 percent of the annual rent paid. Property tax relief benefits are also available to some veterans, blind, paraplegic, quadriplegic or totally disabled persons through the filing of the property tax credit claim. For non-senior citizens (under 65 years old) the taxpayer is expected to pay at least 3.5 percent of the household income in property taxes. The non­ senior citizen is eligible for a state income tax credit or rebate of sixty percent of the property taxes paid above this 3.5 percent figure to a maximum of $1200. At a special meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education June 23, program reductions for the 1980-81 school year were approved in the amount of $326,949.49, Such reductions are necessary considering the economy of the State of Michigan and anticipated state aid dollars this school year will be much less than necessary to help maintain the program provided in 1979-80 school year. The first stateaid payment for this school year which was received in August showed- a reduction of $26,302.25 per an executive order. Also, the enrollment will decrease approximately sixty students which results in further loss of state aid dollars. Therefore, the only way to receive additional dollars for school operation under the present state aid act which is based upon a state-local concept is through approval of ad­ ditional millage at the local level. The state aid formula sets a limit on the amount of dollars behind each child based upon the amount of operational mills levied. This results in the local percentage going up as property valuations increase and the state percentage decreases. The reductions in program included an 12 and 13. Millage cont. page 14 — Athletic Boosters conduct door-to-door canvass Harvesting a good time in Nashville The hot air balloon ascension topped off an exciting day. Getting ready for launch was nearly as exciting as liftoff. First, the gondola was tipped on its side and attached to the balloon, deflated and stretched to great lengths on the ground. Slowly the balloon was inflated with a large fan, as the crew made necessary connections. The balloon slowly grew in size, billowing higher and wider. Then suddenly a blast of heat from a gas burner lifts the rainbow hued balloon upright. Willing hands help hold the rig on the ground to prevent a Wizard of Oz incident while inflation continues. More Festival photos are on page elementary art teacher, elementary physical education, and elementary vocal music. In the Jr.-Sr. High School staff reductions included a social studies physical education teacher, Spanish - reading teacher, in-school suspension room, vocal music (teacher also handled elementary), and part time business education teacher. A special education L.D. Consultant has also been eliminated from the staff. At the elementary level, an elementary- counsellor was Boarded and ready for liftoff are passengers Darlene Hughes (left) and George Frith and pilot Karen Mills. Additional story and photos on page 12-13 of this issue. A door-to-door canvass Wednesday evening, Sep­ tember 24, by the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters will attempt to raise $8,700 to reinstate the athletic programs that were eliminated in the local schools during a recent budget-slashing session by the Maple Valley Board of Education. The cuts were made following a June 9 millage defeat, but even if the same 3-mill -proposal passes on September 29, donations will still be needed, say MVAB officials. If the millage fails again, they expect to raise their goal to a higher amount. “But in no way is the Athletic Boosters organization trying to push the millage issue,” said MVAB Vice President An­ drew Joostberns of Ver­ montville. He explained that because of recent state cutbacks in school funding, the drive by the MVAB will still be needed. The MVAB plans to continue raising funds regardless of the millage election outcome. Joostberns said he regretted the recent con­ fusion caused when a flier from the MVAB was mailed along with one from the Maple Valley Concerned Citizens, an organization pushing for millage passage. The message was sent to all box holders in the Maple Valley School District as a public service by the Maple Valley Education Association. “There is no affiliation between the Athletic Boosters and the Concerned x Citizens,” said Joostberns, “although some boosters are concerned parents.” He added that the sole purpose Canvass cont. page 14 — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. September 24, 1980 —- Page 2 Nashville News Nashville's rich heritage has been preserved in part at the newly renovated Waterworks Building in Putnam Park. Now, dedication ceremonies are set for 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at the 1891 structure on North Main. The former pump house has been revitalized for use as a Community Center. It will become Nashville’s official council chambers and also will be used for other public meetings. In addition, the building may be used for private parties by special arrangement. Kitchen and restroom facilities are in­ eluded. The old structure, which once housed steam pumps to lift Thornapple River water into the nearby standpipe, has become a thing of beauty. Last winter, rejuvenation started with installation of wallboard, a dropped ceiling and a free­ standing circular brick fireplace. This past summer, beautiful murals depicting Nashville’s history have been added to the walls under the direction of local artist Dale Ann Morawski. Two youths employed under the CETA program have assisted in the work which involved painting old church pews to serve as seating in the center. Now white with colorful trim, the ancient benches once saw service in Nashville’s 1881 Methodist Church. The next step is painting the concrete floor in a shade of - dark green to blend with the murals depicting the old standpipe, the old grist mill, the band­ stand in Putnam Park, the Sugar Shanty, and the Thornapple River. The village council recently considered installing carpet in the building but opted for the paint job, at least tem­ porarily. The dedication service will feature light refreshments and a tour of the facility after opening and closing prayers by local ministers and remarks by Village President Harold Christiansen, a prime mover behind the restoration. He will introduce Ms. Morawski and her assistants. Mrs. Gunda Pennock of Nashville enjoyed a recent weekend at Gun Lake at the homes of her daughters, Nancy and Randy Knowles and children, and Mrs. Ardyce Noble and family. On Saturday, Mrs. Pennock accompanied Mrs. Knowles to Peru, Indiana for a shopping excursion. Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville was the guest of honor at a September 9th luncheon at the Cornwell Turkey Farm near Marshall, as a belated observance of her August 16th birthday. The party was delayed due to recent surgery and repeated hospitalization of Mrs. Johncock last month. At­ tending the recent luncheon were Mrs. Margaret Swiger and Mrs. Barbara Mix, both of Nashville; Mrs. Virginia Cox, Mrs. Barbara Gagne and Mrs. Lois Gardner, all of Vermontville. The party also Come See Us at... The Little 119 N. Main Street, Nashville 852-9635 Hours: Monday thru Saturday 10 to 6 or... At our Main Store... M-66 North of Nashville 852-1945 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! BAKERY, CHEESE, MILK, HOT SANDWICHES, COLD DRINKS, FRESH FRUIT and VEGETABLES — Gift Items — By Susan Hinckley served as sort of a farewell The local United Fund to Mrs. Cox, as she and her drive will be kicked-off husband, Willem*, depar ted Wednesday, October 1, with, for Houston^ T as'-on a 9:30 a.m. coffee hour at the Saturday forrthe winter. Community House of the They had been residing Nashville United Methodist temporarily at Vermontville --Church. Speaker for the for the past>fewr st>fewr J^rmths occasion will be William while * he ree<Sw*< jpwMerbstt of Grand Haven, back surgery,- ' •-representing the Michigan Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Smith • United Way of Lansing. of Hesperia, California, were Sunday, Sept. 28, has been recent Friday callers on designated Baby Day at the Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch of Nashville Church of the Nashville. He is a former Nazarene. Special awards local resident, oldest son of and recognition will be given the late Mr. and Mrs. Ward during morning Sunday Smith of Nashville. Glenn School which starts at 10 also returned to Nashville a.m. last summer for a visit and Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Childs to attend the 50th year of Leslie were recent reunion of the NHS Class of weekend guests of Norman 1929. and Nyla Stanton of rural Condolences are extended Dowling. The visitors en­ to the family of Mrs. Arthur joyed accompanying their (Mabie Frith) Drake who hosts to the Folk -Life passed away Sept. 15 after a Festival at Charlton Park on 2-year battle with cancer. Sunday. Mabie was a Vermontville Last Tuesday visitors at Nashville area native, and a the home of Vern and Fem 1948 NHS graduate. A large Hawblitz of Nashville were number of mourners were Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Bruce of present at services Wed- Battle Creek. Mr. and Mrs. nesday at the Nashville Max Sihler of Chicago were Baptist Church. Saturday guests at the A new generation of Hawblitz home. They were maples will line some' of here to pick up his mother, Nashville’s streets aftei- a Mrs. Helen Sihler, and Saturday project. Members return her to her home at of the Eaton County Chapter Evergreen Park, Ill. She had of the National Campers and been a 2-weeks houseguest of Hikers Club will be in the the Hawblitzes. village on September 27 to Mrs. Elizabeth Askins of plant trees as a volunteer Nashville recently returned conservation project. The home after a 3-weeks visit same group was responsible with her son and family, Mr. for a similar program here and Mrs. Raymond Askins of two years ago. The trees, Boyne City. The trip gave mostly maples, are being Mrs. Elizabeth Askins a provided by a local lan­ chance to see her grand­ downer. Primarily, the daughter, Rene Askins, project seeks to replace before she departs for Africa trees where ancient maples for study under an exhave been lost along village change student program. streets. However, the Mrs. Helen Furlong of volunteers will also set trees Nashville, accompanied by in individual lawns if the Mrs. Ann Cornett, local, was property owner has in Pinconning recently to prepared a hole ap- call on Helen’s son and proximately 2 ft. wide and 18 family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred inches deep. Anyone wishing Burkhart. The - visitors to help with the planting stayed for the weekend. project should be at Central Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pen­ Park at 9 a.m. Bring a nock of rural Nashville were shovel! Willing workers are in Decatur, Indiana, for a needed, and it is an op­ recent weekend to visit their portunity to let our visiting son, Donald Pennock. Last volunteers know that Nash­ Tuesday supper guests of ville residents' also care Earl and Clara were their about preserving the beauty daughter and her husband, of our community. The club Lois and John Lane of Battle members will be camping at Creek. Sandyland Park for the In 1893, Gertrude Beigh, weekend and will be treated 16-year-old maid to the to supper at a local Charles Putnam family, restaurant, compliments of committed suicide on the the Nashville Village second floor of what is now Council. Putnam Public Library in Nashville. Since that time, the tiny room thought to Gertrude’s have been quarters in. the Putnam residence has been in­ formally known as the “maid’s room”. Last week, the library board took of­ ficial action to designate the room as the “Friends’ Room”, in honor of the local Friends of the Library, who have been very active in aiding the facility in many ways and largely responsible for recent renovation of the “maid’s room” for public use. Located in the southeast corner of the second floor, that area will now house Putnam Library’s rare book collection. The volumes will be stored in special glass cases and display shelves soon to be constructed by a local contractor. New car­ peting and wallpaper have brightened the room, and the FOL has donated an antique oak library table to provide a reading area since the rare books are too valuable to be circulated. Gertrude Beigh was the daughter of Julius and Clara Beigh, who lived south of Nashville, and early News accounts indicate she took her life due to despondency caused by seeing her boyfriend with another girl. Those early accounts indicate she borrowed a gun belonging to Putnam’s hired man, shot herself in the room, and expired in the upper hallway. Mrs. Putnam was entertaining guests below at the time, probably in what is now the Main Floor reference room. A note left by Gertrude shed little light on the act, according to early News stories, but the- case AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCHUNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m.A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Holy Day Masses Sunday School ..11 a.m.. Sun. A.M. Worship. ,9:15 Sunday School ..; 10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:15 Morning Worship .11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting. 7:30 p.m. 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville 803 Reed St., Nashville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/» mile East of M-66,5 miles south of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday.............. 6 p.m Sunday School .. 10 a.m. a. the evening before Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m. M<*™ng Service . 11 a..m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI rev. Leonard putnam Evening Service .. 7 p.m. PASTOR AAARVIN POTTER REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 110 South Main, E. State Road, Nashville 304 Phillips St., Nashville .. 10 a.m. Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School ... 10 a m Vermontville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: Church School . \.. 9:30 a.m.Sunday: AM Service......... 11 a.m. Sunday School Sunday: A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. PM Service '.. 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m .Wed. Service......... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Assistant...Don Roscoe has added intrigue to the library history. At the same time that Putnam Public Library Board labeled the “Friends’ Room”, they reaffirmed official designations of the other three restored rooms on the second floor of the facility. The John and Catherine Beedle Memorial Room on the south side is virtually completed and holds classic fiction and music books. The Woman’s Literary Club Meeting Room in the northwest corner houses the library’s collection of religious volumes and also most of the art books. The WLC room is furnished Xvith antiques and is so named because of the work the local Woman’s Literary Club did in restoring the room about ten years ago. In the northeast corner of the second floor is the Michigan and Local History Room. Housing books on state and local history and other Nashville memorabilia, that room .was completed in 1976 as a Bicentennial project by the village and townships of Castleton and Maple Grove The Builders’ Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Suntken of Nashville. The women of the United Methodist Church will conduct the Sunday morning worship service, Sept. 28. Replacing Rev. Putnam as speaker for the day will be Mrs. Richard (Lucy) Martin of Nashville. Rev. James Varner, a former local resident now of Jackson, was in Nashville TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting. 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITEO METHODIST CHURCH Church Worship ..11 a.m.A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. Morning Worship. 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship.......... 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Fellowship Time After • Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening Worship. Worship..............7...p..m. Prayer Meeting... 7 p.m. Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. Rev. Richard Wadswort;■» ;■h» REV. MOLLY TURNER REV. DAVE FLEMING PASTOR RANDY REED South Main, Vermontville �Ak,' k,' SI W ■ $11 js* Sis'S ?SWIr 5S®ih St S S ■ *r3,,STS ST S Sis^4} bon* **, • Blcs«Ei 1 * li J nJ n by me*^* *^1*1 foriaaft Wt (*. ■ VP •hhv* MhigfeA Fitters ipeste fortbefr ■ Ftarfcltaiiii; hSMiStt fa. Jiiai; ®3arly IJackson.rail last Thursday renewing Margaret Reid of Nashville acquaintances and greeting were Mrs. Ernie (Je'an) old friends. He was pastor of Withey bf Kalamo and Mrs. the former Evangelical Carl (Virginia) Wolf of Church here at the time of Eaton Rapids. Sunday the United Brethern merger visitors at. the Reid home with the Methodists.. were granddaughters granaugers, A jackpot of 50 Susan B. Minday and Arnie-Reid of Anthony dollars is just one of Nashville, who had dinner the valuable and unusual with Clarence and Margaret. prizes being offered in a Sunday afternoon, Mr. and raffle now under way by the Mrs. Clarence Reid were in Nashville Lions Club. Other Battle Creek to visit his prizes in the contest include sister, Mrs. Ethel Shaver, a $100 gift certificate at who is seriously ill at Leila Carl’s Market; a giant-sized Hospital. Her left leg was red, white and blue afghan amputated above the knee handmade by Mrs. Gilbert Monday, and her right side is Corkins of Nashville; a paralyzed due to a recent ceramic Christmas tree; a stroke. After visiting Mrs. turkey; a ham; a quantity of Shaver, the Reids attended Nashville maple syrup, and the Kellogg Company’s 25a $25 gift certificate from year club party held at Simon’s Pharmacy. The Lakeview High School in drawing will be held at the Battle Creek Township. Lion’s annual Christmas The Mayo-Evans Birthday party, set for December 1st. Club met Thursday, Sept. 11, Tickets for the raffle are at the home of Mrs. Vanessa available for a $1 donation to Carpenter of rural Nashville. the club and may be obtained Una Callahan of Bellevue from any local Lions assisted the hostess with member. serving a delicious luncheon At their recent dinner to 12 members and three meeting at the St. Cyril guests. The club welcomed Parish Hall, the Nashville as guests Jennie Treat of Lions installed officers for Hastings, and June Potter the 1980-81 year. and Marion Hamilton, both Inaugurated for the new of rural Nashville. A term were Douglas Vogt, business meeting was President; Norman Stanton, conducted following the 1st Vice President; Dr. meal. Myrtle Mapes thanked Hubert Overholt, 2nd Vice the club for their gift to her President; Nelson Brumm, while she was recently Secretary; Wayne Pennock, hospitalized, and Grace Treasurer; Rev. Leonard Ritchie thanked the club for Putnam, Tail Twister; a sympathy card sent at the Harold Christiansen, Lion loss of her brother. The Tamer; and Justin Cooley afternoon was spent playing and Karl Pufpaff, trustees. bingo. Door prize winners The club will be seeking to were Jennie Treat and increase membership in the Theda Gardner; the flower coming year. Initiated into fund gift was won by Grace the organization last Monday Ritchie. For the October evening was Max Kelley. meeting of the club, Mrs. Mr: and Mrs. Leonard Theda Gardner of rural (Veda) Shull of Nashville Nashville will entertain, had as recent Saturday assisted by Mrs. Loretta evening dinner guests her Pixley. son and his wife, Mr. and Several, teachers at the Mrs. Kendall Guy of Bristol, local Nashville Christian Indiana. Academy will be in Detroit Saturday callers on Mr. Sept. 26-27 to attend a 2-day and Mrs. Austin Schantz of training session for the Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Accelerated Christian Accelerated Elmer Heintzelman of Education program, which Grand Rapids. supplies the curriculum for Friday evening visitors at the local school. The seminar the home of Clarence and will be held at Cobo Hall. Students at the Nashville Christian Academy will have a holiday Friday, the 26th, PROFESSIONAL while their teachers are in Detroit. BUSINESS Sandy Blodgett of DIRECTORY Charlotte was the top weekly LIMESTONE & MARL weight loss winner when (Delivered and Spread) “God’s No-Munch Bunch” CRANEWORK met Monday for their weigh­ • Drdinage Ditches in at the Nashville Baptist • Farm Ponds Church. Sandy h^d shed DARRELL HAMILTON seven pounds in one week to Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 win the title. It was her first ST. CYRIL week in the local weight­ CATHOLIC CHURCH control program. REV .ROBERT CONSANI Men of the Nashville Phone 945-4246 Baptist Church will team up MASSES: October 4th for the annual Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. “Beat the Pastor” golf I Holy Day Masses celebrated I outing. The challengers will cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. face Pastor Lestor DeGroot FOR PROFESSIONAL and Ron Tutt, chairman of INSURANCE PLANNING the church board. The event Call. . will take place at Tyler THE HECKER AGENCY Creek Golf Course near Lake 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE Odessa. PHONE 852-9680 Congratulations to Doug and Kelly (Christopher) VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE Aspinall of Nashville on the COUNCIL MEETINGS arrival of their son, bom 2nd Thursday each month Sept. 18 at Pennock Hospital. At 7:30 P.M. He weighed in at 8 lbs., and has been named Kevin Vermontville Public Library Douglas. A sign installed in Public invited to attend the Aspinall yard at the corner of Sherman and DAN'S Phillips was a real traffic­ WATER SOFTNER stopper Thursday. The SALES and SERVICE “billboard” announced Dependable service on all Kevin’s arrival. We un­ makes and models. derstand it was the work of FREEWATER TEST 11 proud grandparents Ray and Reasonable Fees!! Joyce Aspinall. Maternal (517) 852-9564 grandparents are Lee and — NASHVILLE — Thelma Christopher. All are Ask For Dan! I of Nashville. The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. September 24, 1980_ Page 3 Vermontville Congregational to host Fall meeting On Saturday, September ought to prove to be most 27, The First Congregational inspirational and rewarding Church, Vermontville, will for all who attend. host the fall meeting of the This is also the first time Western Michigan most of these people have Association of visited the Village of Ver­ Congregational Christian montville. They have heard Churches. of the Maple Syrup Festival, The Association is made ^and the name Vermontville up of 23 churches from the is known to them, but for western part of the state. most this will be their first Churches from as far away trip to our town. So if on as Traverse City, Three Saturday, September 27, you Oaks, Roscommon, and see an unfamiliar face, say Saugatuck will be sending hello and offer them the representatives. warm. welcome Ver­ The Association meets montville can produce. semi-annually and this fall The Western Michigan meeting will be in the Village Association of of Vermontville. The Congregational Christian meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Churches is composed of and last until 3:30 p.m. in the twenty three churches which afternoon. Besides the decided to not join the business sessions and the church merger in 1956 that necessary items of devotions produced the United Church and communion, the group is of Christ. Feeling that their pleased to welcome the Rev. true Congregational James Lyons from the Pine tradition lay with the in­ Hill Congregational Church, dependent, local church and Orchard Lake, Michigan as not the large, our guest speaker. The day denominational structure, these churches still today maintain their beliefs and local independence in the continuing Congregational tradition. The Western Michigan Association is but one of three such Associations in the State of Michigan. In October, the State Con- ference of Congregational Christian Churches meets in Saugatuck. Let’s all try to welcome these visitors and make them remember Ver­ montville as the warm, small, friendly community we all know it is. NOTICE — Don’t Forget! The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters will be accepting donations door to door, Wednesday, September 24th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Any donation you give will be appreciated. This money will be going to support our '80-'81 Sports Program and has NOTHING to do with the millaae proposal. We are a NON-PARTISAN organization and have nothing to do with the letter from the Concerned Parents Organization. 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Eaton Federal and Loan Association FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan • Eaton Rapids, Michigan - Olivet, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 24, 1980 — Page 4 Memories of the past. By Susan Hinckley Author's note: These photos of Nashville's early Harvest Festivals are presen­ ted as a sequel to last week's Memories story that traced the annual affair from the initial 1906 celebration up to modern times. Space did not permit us to use these pictures with ith that account, which first appeared as a Memories feature in September 1979. Bands were an integral part of early Harvest Festival parades. Outsiders were often invited to participate, but none was so loved or admired by Nashville residents as the hometown band of Hi Walrath. Before the days of high school bands, Walrath s musicians supplied music for almost all social functions and events in the village. Lounging on the school lawn in this about-1908 photo are several members of Walrath's band and their friends. From left to right: Elton Clifford, Edwin Kane, "Ab" Mason, Bill Ackett, Kent Nelson, Frank Purchis, Carl Lentz, Tom Copeland, Herbie Walrath, Guy Hummel. Back in 1911 Nashville staged the greatest annual Harvest Festival-Homecoming, with a gala parade that was featured daily on Thursday and Friday. It was made up of no less than 27 colorful floats. Rothhaar & Son won first prize for the most beautiful entry and L. E. Pratt's entry won the prize as the most comical. However, the News account of the parade stated that the entry of Barker the Baker (pictured here) pushed the Pratt float hard for honors and had the crowd along Main Street in stitches with their antics. Dressed-up characters standing aboard Baker's hayrack are, from left: Otis Gokay, William Mater, Robert MesMes­ simer, Leon Partridge, Cleve Straw, Clarence Mater, Marvin Sheldon, Ernest Barker, Frank Purchis, Jesse Tarbell and Fred Hire. Can you identify anyone on this early float? Occupants and location are unknowti, but the photo's owner is certain it is from a Nashville Harvest Festival. The baby-faced driver, looking a bit like a top-hatted leprechaun, appears to be a very young boy. There is also a Small child seated between the man and woman in the front seat of the buggy. A lone flag-draped horse pulls a small buggy decorated by Barker the Baker, popular float maker for Nashville s early festivals. The driver is unidentified but the passengers are believed to be Aura Munroe, left, and Edna Shilling. The Buxton residence (present-day Wilson home) at the corner of State and Reed is in background. While parades were popular Harvest Festival events, other activities including vaudeville and trapeze acts, ball games, athletic and sporting contests (even a ladies wood-sawing race), band concerts, street dances,, carnival attractions, balloon ascensions, and (in the 1920's) airplane rides. Action-Ads RENT A MOTOR HOME FOR A DAY OR A WEEK: Fall color tours, Cedar Point, Disney World — wherever you want to go. Deposit will hold. 945-9101, Hastings. (9-24) LaMAZE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES are now .being offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram, Mulliken Rd., Charlotte, (tfn) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 24, 1980—Page 5 Immunization clinics planned Parents have your ninth grade students had their Tetanus & Diphtheria booster? Has your child entering kindergarten this fall had his-her required immunizations? Do you have a new baby in the family who needs to start his-her DPT and Polio series? Historical Society Mildred Purchis Mater is queen on the throne of this patriotic float, thought to be from the 1912 Harvest Festival. She is surrounded by what appear to be younger children, except for the adults near the driver’s seat. All are wearing white caps. In the background is Nashville's 1881 Methodist Church. Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU The regular meeting of the Vermontville Historical Society will be held in the Griswold room of the Congregational Church on Thursday, September 25, with a 7 p.m. potluck. The Eaton County Historical Society will be guests. The program will be given by Steve Stanton with a talk on “Living with the Unusual.” Are you sure your other children are caught up to date? If not, please see your family physician or attend Health Department Immunization Clinics at the following locations and dates: Wednesday, October 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Barry - Eaton District Health Department, 528 Beech Street, Charlotte. Monday, October 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.. p.. p.m. at Barry yEaton Health aon District District Health Department, 220 W. Court St., Hastings. We Wednesday, October 8th, from rom 99 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church on M-100, one block north of Saginaw in Grandd g Ledge. The last day to register for the NOVEMBER ELECTION is October 6. Vermontville Township Clerk Phyllis Wells 8842 Gresham Hwy. _ 726-0129 Monday, September 29 Goulash, Peas, Peaches, Peanut Butter Sandv.ich, Milk. *what do you value? Are ou?* Tuesday, September 30 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Corn, Applesauce, Milk. Wednesday, October 1 Spaghetti, Green Beans, Pears, Homemade Rolls and Butter, Milk. Thursday, October 2 Hot Ham ’n Cheese on a Bun, Baked Beans, Pickles, Peaches, Milk. Friday, October 3 , Submariner, Tater Rounds, Cole Slaw, Peaches, Milk. Family planning clinic scheduled Capt. Sherman Fowler, left, shown here with his father, Charles, was an important figure in earrly Nashville festivals, as commander of the Battle Creek Division of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, whose splendid drills thrilled local audiences. The team became quite renowned and in 1906 made a train trip to the West Coast for a California show. The Fowlers lived in Maple Grove. (Photo loaned, courtesy Mrs. Clarence Shaw) Maple Valley Voters — VOTE NO! SEPTEMBER 29 Wait until the Board of Education gets their priorities in line. Why is education last? Is it more important to black top a drive­ way for almost *23,000 or give teachers cl raise, or administrators a raise before you buy books and supplies for kids? I don't think so! Wait until the Board of Education brings sports back to a local level. Our kids and coaches are as good as anybody's! With property assessed values going up at 20% to 50% per year, your taxes will be double in two to five years. Get out and give the Board of Education a NO VOTE they can understand. Just think, with a *20,000 assessed value, you can save *60 for 15 minutes time. Can you make *60 any easier? Paid for by Ron Tobias Rt. 1, Nashville The Barry-Eaton District Health Department an­ nounces its Family Planning Clinic schedule for Sep­ tember. Clinics will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Health Department, 220 W. Court Street. An appointment can be made by calling the Health ' Depart­ ment, 945-9516. Walk-in hours each Tuesday and Friday, 10:00 - 4:00.. Teens welcome, no parental per­ mission required. No charge. (9-26) ‘ CARD OF THANKS The family of Robert R. Fueri;Sr., wishes to express their thanks and ap­ preciation to the many friends, neighbors, and relatives who sent cards, flowers, money, food and memorial contributions to Cancer Fund and Putnam Library during the recent illness and pasing of their loving husband, father and grandfather. A special thanks to Dr. Myers, 3rd floor nurses at Pennock Hospital, Vogt’s Funeral Home and the very nice luncheon served by the Village Inn in Nashville, and all those who were so kind and thoughtful. Virgie M. Fueri, Robert Fueri, Jr. and Family, Gordon Fueri, Mr. & Mrs. Hugh (Lois) Maurer and Family, Janet Garner and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Fueri ■ and Family CONKLIN CIDER MILL OPENS: Custom pressing Monday thru Saturday. Fresh cidar for sale. 5100 W. Gresham Hwy. Ph. 726-0127, Vermontville, (tfn) children important? Are you going to let them down? Maple Valley Schools didn't have any "fat" to cut, it was already one of the very.lowest operating cost schools in Michigan. The cuts made have seriously affected our students by — it ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ it it it Nine teaching positions gone No Elementary Physical Education No Elementary Art No Elementary Music No field trips (learning first hand by seeing) Most workbooks eliminated Supplemental magazines eliminated Teaching supplies drastically cut... Students don't have supplies needed Reduced athletic programs More students walking and waiting for busses No special help for students with reading problems at the high school ARE YOU AWARE OF THESE FACTS? Increased property valuation DOES NOT bring the school more money — while you pay more, the State pays less to local schools. Schools aren't helped!! We have nearly the lowest school taxes of any school district in Michigan (only 8 of 529 are lower). 1 It has been 6 years since we've increased millage. The State pays less of educational expenses than 6 years ago. Only 40 school districts spend less per pupil than we do; 488 spend more. Three mills would increase your taxes $3 for every $1,000 of assessed valuation. On a home assessed at $10,000 (market value $20,000) the increase would be $30. VOTE... YES SEPTEMBER 29th. THIS MESSAGE IS FROM THE CONCERNED CITIZENS �The Maple Volley New*. Nashville, Wednesday, September 24, 1980 — Page 6 Barry-Eaton District Health Dept, announces health program The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is conducting a program to detect a spinal abnormality called Scoliosis, in young people. The program which is carried out in a joint effort with the schools in Barry and Eaton County and health professionals, is being conducted during the month of October. Students in the 5th, 6th and 8th grades will be examined at school for the spinal curvature. The examination is done by looking for irregularities from both the front and side as the student stands straight and then bends forward. Public SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 29, 1980 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that a special election will be held in the School District, on Monday, September 29, 1980. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7:00 O'CLOCK, A.M., AND CLOSE AT 8:00 O'CLOCK, P.M. The following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the special election: TAX RATE LIMITATION INCREASE PROPOSITION EQROPERAIiN.QPyRPOSES. 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 3 mills ($3.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1980, for the purpose of providing 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: 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 August 13, 1980, 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 "Val"ley ~Sc‘hools, ~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: 1.0M ActP.A. 1951 By the School District: 14 mills, 1980 and 1981 Robert Cole Treasurer, Eaton County, Michigan I, Elsie B. Furrow, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of August 11, 1980, 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: None By Baltimore Township: None By Castleton Township: 2 mills, Fire, 1980-1981, inclusive 2 mills, Police, 1980-1981, inclusive By Assyria Township: None By Hastings Township: None By Maple Grove Township: .1 Mill, 1980-1985, inclusive By the School District: 14 mills, 1980 and 1981 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, Mich igan. Elam L. Rockwell Secretary, Board of Education Health nurses, school nur­ ses, and physical education teachers will be conducting the examinations. Each examination takes about 30 seconds. Spinal deformities often develop during the years of early adolescence, when young people grow very rapidly. If the abnormalities are found in the early stages, they usually can be kept from getting worse and from doing serious damage. Treatment is simpler and more effective when the conditions are detected early. By screening students who are in the years of rapid growth, early detection will be possible. Participation in the program is voluntary. It is hoped that most parents will want their children to take part in the screening program. Signs of Scoliosis are found in approximately four percent of young people, but continued follow-up . or treatment is needed only in Nashville area ‘United Fund’ campaign to begin October 1st — The Nashville Area United Fund will begin with a “Kick-off” October 1st at the United Methodist Com­ munity House at 9:30 a.m. 1980-81 Campaign Chairperson, Illa Steward, announced that Mr. H. A. Herbst, Director of Cam­ paign and Field Services of Michigan United Way will be the special speaker. Solicitors will receive their kits and infprmation at this time. Our goal for this campaign has been set at $2,000.00. Please be generous with your donations. Residents who are employed out of town should request thi their donations be returned to Nashville. Thanks to last years donations The United Fund was able to contribute to the local Salvation Army, Nash­ ville Christmas Baskets, Little League Baseball, Nashville Boy Scouts, Nash­ ville Cub Scouts, Nashville Girl Scouts, Nashville Loan Closet, Family and Children’s Service, Barry County Mental Health Services, Heart Fund, Grand Valley Council of America and the United Way of Michigan. Officers for the new year are: President - Rev. Leonard Putnam, Vice­ President Mrs. Freida Laurent; Secretary - Mrs. Delores Knoll and Treasurer - Mrs. Geneva Brumm. Nan Crafts is a new Board member for a 3-year term. about two percent. Treat­ ment, when necessary, usually consists of a back brace that helps to correct the condition and keeps it from progressing. The brace does not interfere with most activities, including non­ contact sports. In more advanced cases, surgery is required. Students who are found to need further evaluation during the 1st screening will be rescreened at a later date in October, by a Public Health consultant, from MDPH, Division of Services to Crippled Childrea Both the initial screening and rescreening are conducted at no charge to the school or student. Parents will be notified and urged to take the student to a physician for further evaluation if in­ dicated by the rescreening. Spinal^ screening (Scoliosis) is planned to be an annual event in schools. Experience elsewhere shows that after a few years of annual screening, the need for surgery can be eliminated almost entirely, anti many young people who might have developed a permanent disability or deformity remain fully active and show virtually no signs of a serious condition . If parents have any questions, they are en­ couraged to contact their local Health Department. For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESAJONES Vermontville boys excell Troy and Shaun Thompson of Vermontville have had a very rewarding summer in the show ring. Eleven year old Troy received the Jr. Showmanship Trophy in June at the All Breeds Heifer Show, competing against kids from all over the state of Michigan and Ohio. In July, Troy received the Jr. Showmanship award at the Lake Odessa Fair and also took home the Grand Champion Simmental Ribboa Eight year old Shaun also competed in the first year showmanship contest and brought home his first trophy and a first place ribbon with his steer. Action-Ads PHOTO COPIES of those old keepsakes. Enlargements, oil paintings, restorations. Multiple mats for your family tree display. Reasonable rates. Bill Richards Studio, 250 S. Main, Vermontville. Phone 7261340. Closed Mondays. Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00-5:00. MOTOR HOMES AND CAMPERS FOR RENT: By day or week, deposit will hold. Call Vacation Rentals, 945-9101, Hastings. (9-24) APARTMENT FOR RENT IN VERMONTVILLE: 6 Tooms, major appliances furnished. 726-0264 or 726­ 0422. (10-7) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173f(tfn) At the Eaton County 4-H Fair Troy and his Simmental heifer won a first place and went on to take the Grand Champion Simmental Trophy and the Supreme Champion Female Banner. In August the two boys competed at the State 4-H Expo held on the MSU campus. Shaun won a 1st place with his steer and Troy placed second with his heifer and both boys were chosen for the Showmanship Contest where Troy continued on to make the Top 10 Showman List. Troy was also a'member of the Eaton County Jr. Judging Team which placed second overall against 14 other Jr. teams from all over the state of Michigan. TRUMBLE AGENCY *>4uto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 All of us must face the inevitability of death in the family, and the burden of grief we must bear. The public funeral” has evolved over many generations to meet the heed for support of the bereaved family by friends, relatives - the entire community. HJNEtyM. DIRECTORS 'VoqtFUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday. September 24, 1980 — Page 7 Shi s^Svi ■SlteA.’’l1 (t kw<< M »»®? ?®J? detail J««IW ’SIW J’’ S ?J. ?J M 8Bd W M Bam Health W ““‘M&and J®h«j ®ioihnca 'Mi* 'Mi «M jly Ktivei^h, Wiiu,. ** k to jar B piffK, School millage vote is Monday — poor turnout at public meeting by Susan Hinckley Maple Valley School District voters will decide on a 3-mill operational increase in a special election Monday, September 29. And though it will be the second time in less than four months they have faced the issue, few took time to arm themselves with facts presented at a Wednesday evening meeting. Turnout at the event was rated as "poor” by organizer Larry Filter, head of a citizens? committee sup­ porting passage of the proposal which was defeated 536-354 on June 9. Filter was responsible for leading a successful petition drive to get the issue back on the ballot. \ About 35 persons were present for Wednesday meeting in the high school cafeteria. The district has approximately 4,800 registered voters. "I hate paying taxes just like anyone else,” Filter told the audience, “^ut education is about the best place you can put your money. I want my kids to have the same chances as others before therrf.” The June millage defeat led to cutbacks in several school programs including dropping of elementary physical education, art and music, and vocal music at the Junior-Senior high level; reduction of athletic programs, and the elimination of nine teaching positions. Superintendent Carroll Wolff told the audience that the problem facing the Maple Valley District is common throughout the state. "As long as we’re under the present state aid system,” said Wolff, "the only way we can get in­ creased (state) dollars is through added millage.” The present state aid formula sets a limit on the amount of dollars paid for each enrolled student based upon the amount of operational mills levied by the school district. The formula is based on a state­ local sharing which results in the local percentage going up as property valuations increase and the state percentage decreasing. Maple Valley is a low millage district, noted Wolff, and the district has relied heavily on state monies in the past. “Out of 529 K-12 districts in Michigan, 520 have a greater WiUfe, ®tet. PltMH yijj,Wiin yijj,Wiin I-Sffiiaj-fc mwa ad Tissue mBramja s 1»Board ki Jjsrln. W jassstoil mi&Spbttad 1 li 3b k M iitntilil 1 nd the w ■Fttotia tog it In ttjs totfcStli NOTICE The Village of Nashville will be accep­ ting sealed bids on a 5 year contract for curb side Garbage and Trash pickup for the entire village. Specifications are available at the Village Clerk's office. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Nashville Village Clerk by Thursday, September 25 at 4:00 p.m. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. SUSAN M. CORKWELL NASHVILLE VILLAGE CLERK to 1 k ® jj^totobA tois®:® Si (t’jatuK111 [fc'jjltSw® ya c®*y i * naHN**1* what a difference a Bilco Door makes! Here's the way to add new beauty to your home. Replace that wooden hatchway with a modem, all-steel Bilco Door. It's ruggedly built, weather-tight, and so easy for everyone in the family to usel What's more. It will make your basement mote secure against intrusion. And It will pay for itself many times over by saving repair and replacement costs. If your home was built without the convenience of a direct basement entrance, ask us for Bilco's new handbook “How to Add Valuable Living Space to Your Home."_______________ lll’"^’ g■wit aJ..t»t^* ^tetealal' *"t & <*& <& Stop in and see our display. We'll give you tree literature on how to do it. Or, we can suggest a contractor to install it for you. AMERICA S FINEST BASEMENT DOOR : HOMETOWN YOUR FULL SERVICE lau*5 LUMBER YARD DELIVERING-PLANNING ESTIMATING-SAVING Call and Compare...852-O882 In Nashville -1 block East on the tracks in1 tax levy than Maple Valley,” he added. Wolff said there was “lots of concern” over three tax­ cutting proposals facing Michigan oters November. The state’s economic crunch has already forced a reduction in state aid to schools. That loss coupled with the June millage defeat prompted the Board of Education to slash nearly $327,000 from the school’s 1980-81 budget in early July. The proposed 3-mill in­ crease would generate ap­ proximately $254,000, according to figures presented by Wolff. The last operational millage increase at Maple Valley was in 1974. The district presently operates on 22.3 mills, of which 14 have been approved by voters and 8.3 allocated by the county. Current Maple Valley enrollment is about 1,820 students. “Even with passage of the millage increase, we will have to make some ad­ justments in the budget,” said Wolff. Both he and board member Robert Dormer cited inflation as a factor. Wolff offered comparison amounts between 1975-76 operational costs and the present budget. Heating fuel jumped from $38,610 to an estimated $61,000 for the current school year. The cost of custodial supplies has nearly doubled in that 5-year period, rising from $9,075 to $18,000. Wolff said transportation was a very big item, reaching an estimated $357,000 for the current budget. "There was a time when we paid 13 cents a gallon for gasoline for the busses,” he reflected. The single largest expense in the budget is for per­ sonnel, Wolff said. In a question and answer session following the superintendent’s presentation/ he and several board members were quizzed on a variety of issues. They also heard a wide range of voter opinion including thoughts that the school was putting sports ahead of basic Local volunteers attend 'key' leader training Eight Eaton County 4-H For more information adult volunteer leaders about 4-H leader training attended the Regional 4-H opportunities or new 4-H Leader Training meeting in projects contact Diuble at Jackson, September 15. the Eaton County Extension Representing Eaton County Service office, or call 543­ were: Sharon King, Judy 2310. Jones and Laura Pdlhamus all of Charlotte; Marjorie Southworth and Ruby Roth of Mulliken, Marilyn Pfeifer and Judy Woodcock of Sunfield; and Wendy Heniser of Eaton Rapids. According to Nancy Diuble Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent, the purpose of the meeting was to acquaint key 4-H leaders from area counties with hew 4-H training materials developed by MSU youth development specialists. "Our leaders had a chance to learn more about the 4-H African Heritage, crafts, foods and nutrition, health, family management, personal appearance and handicapper mainstreaming projects”, says Diuble. “They will be sharing what they learned with other Eaton County 4-H leaders to help enrich our county 4-H program.” 4-H teens to see Spartans playThe Eaton County 4-H Teen Club will be sponsoring a trip to Michigan State University on Saturday, November 8, when the Spartans will take on Nor­ thwestern. Any 4-H’er or 4-H alumni between 13 and 20 is welcome to join the group. Tickets are to be purchased through the Extension Office by October 6, at the reduced rate of $5 each. Tran­ sportation can be arranged after everyone has registered. For more information or to sign up call the Cooperative Extension Office, 543-2310. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION ADS education; that there was too much emphasis on programs geared for college-bound students at the expense of the majority who do not pursue higher education; and that the elementary level programs should not be sacrificied. The board also faced some hard-hitting questions: how could they justify a recent $23,000 driveway paving project at Maplewood Elementary when money is short; and why was $3,700 spent to hire a negotiator to bargain recently with the teachers’ association when Supt. Wolff could have handled the job, in the opinion of the speaker. On the driveway issue, Board Member Virginia Fox said she supported the paving project because she thought "most taxpayers would rather see the grounds kept up than the athletic program.” She said that potholes in the drive presented a daily hazard to busses and the holes had been repeatedly and un- successfully filled with gravel. Dormer responded on the bargaining question, ex­ plaining that the board had hired an outside negotiator because the teachers had retained a professional to represent the association. Dormer said a school ad­ ministrator involved in dayto-day operation of the school does not have time to become knowledgeable in negotiating. He said it also can create' bad feelings in future relations between the teachers and superin­ tendent. Wolff added that he and several board members did sit in on several of the recent bargaining sessions. In conclusion, one parent asked if money could be donated to the school to continue specific educational programs. Dormer said yes. An athletic boosters club was formed recently to raise funds to reinstate Maple Valley’s fall junior and senior high sports program this year. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 24, 1980 — Page 8 Valley girls split contest Sports Varsity held scoreless The Maple Valley varsity fensive drive by Pennfield, football team lost a tough the Lion defense played well, decision to Battle Creek led by Mark Siples’ 11 Pennfield last Friday by a tackles, Newman Maurer’s 10 tackles, Jeff Christensen’s 14-0 score. The first half saw the 9 tackles, and Terry Pierce’s teams battle to a scoreless 7 tackles and pass in­ tie as neither team was able terception. Offensively, the Lions to penetrate the other’s defense. Turnovers and could not break through the penalties plagued both tough Pennfield defense. teams in their efforts to Maple Valley only managed score. Pennfield mounted 76 yards total offense for the one serious threat after a night, led by Tom Brook’s 29 Maple Valley fumble, but yards in 12 carries. Terry Pierce ended that with Maple Valley plays at a pass interception following Carson City next Friday good pressure by the against the Eagles who now defensive line. have a 2-1 record following Maple Valley started the last Friday’s loss to second halfwith the football, Lakeview. Game time is 7 but a fumble on their own 32 p.m. yard line gave the Panthers a golden opportunity which they took advantage of, J.V. girls lose scoring early in the third The J.V. girls lost to quarter. Pennfield’s next score came in the third Saranac by a score of 14-13. quarter also, as they drove High scorers were Jennie 67 yards to score. They did Filter and Tammi Tobias, not have an easy time, each with 4. Tammi Tobias though, as Alan Wells, Jeff was the high rebounder with Christensen, Mark Siple, 8. Brian Hill, Marlon Sparks, The J.V. girls lost to Jim Travoli and others in the Pewamo - Westphalia by a middle of the defensive line score of 31-25. High scorer held tough on three straight was Lynn De Groot with 8 plays from the one yard line. pts. High rebounder was Pennfield finally did score, Jennie Filter with 7. however, to take a two touchdown lead. Except for the one of- Nashville VFW 8260 * DANCE * SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 Music by... “THE FOUR GUYS” 9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. I Food in Kitchen Members & Guests Looking great! Playing for MV were Maple Valleys girls basketball team were Melissa Coffman 14 points, soundly defeated by Candace Mater,. 4; Lori Pewamo-Westphalia 71-34 on Decker, 4; Diane Code, 4; Monday, but bounced back to Melanie Rogers, 4; Tammi Paula win a triple overtime battle Teachworth, 2; against league foe Saranac Service, 2; Kris Sample, Sandy Snowden, and Tracy on Tuesday. PW overpowered the Lions Symonds also played for on Monday jumping out to a Valley. Tuesday’s game at 31-18 half-time lead speared headed by Donna Heckman Saranac was a heartstopper who scored 11 of her game start to finish. Though the high 23 points in that half. Lions raced to a 21-10 first The Pirate second half was quarter lead, the second paced by all-state senior quarter saw Saranac go to Gina Pline who scored 11 of the free-throw line and hit 10 her 21 points in the second of 12 attempts and outscore the Lions 21-11 in that period. half. Valley was out rebounded The score read Valley 32, 33-22 by the Pirates and held Redskins 31 at the half. Saranac dominated the to only 16 points in the second third quarter and gained the half. Nancy’s BEAUTY SHOP 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0330 who netted 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Lori Decker had 8 rebounds and 6 points. Co-captains Decker and Cook also continued their accurate free-throw shooting. Cook is hitting 75 percent of her free-throws and Decker 61 percent. Also seeing action for the Lions Candace Mater, 2 points; Kris Sample, 3; Melanie Rogers, and Tammy Teachworth. Kim Sweet of Saranac scored 16 points, Deb Stuart 14, and teammate Barb Snay netted 12. Martha Smith grabbed 20 rebounds. The Lions are at home on Tuesday and Thursday. Game time for JV’s is 5:30. 159 entries in Nashville Harvest run There were 159 runners in the Nashville Harvest Run Saturday. The winning time was 31:54 by Duane Spitz (men) and 46:04 by Marianne Kubiak (women)? Spitz tied his record here last year. MENS 0-15 - Dan Halsey, 35:33; Tyrone Stuber, 36:28; Scott Moloney. 16-19 - Eric Stuber, 34:28; Scott Bothee, 35:12; Dave Ostrander, 36:05. 20-24 - Kevin Ward, 34:02; Buck James, 34:34; Shinevar Ralt, 34:52. 25-29 - Dave Paulson, 33:24; Don Ward, 34:22; James Hundiak, 35:46. 30-34 - Duane Spitz, 31:54; Jim Cvetnich, 37:22; Jim VanSyckle, 37:43. 35-29 Ken Peterson, 37:03; Jake Stuckon, 38:21; Chris King, 39:06. 40-49 Norm Eastman, 35:32; Larry Poxson, 37:12; Roger Larsen, 38:39. 50-over - Jerry Johncock, 42:37; Dave Pollack, 46:09; Don Smith, 46:11. WOMEN 0-19 - Regina Jones, 47:29; Terresa Wrubel, 50:07; Malinda Wagner, 64:10. 20-29 - Marianna Kubiak, 46:04; Sable Morton, 50:32; Denise Shoults, 51:17. 30-39 - Sarah Rime, 47:33; Nancy Gallant, 52:32; Judy McLeod, 67:19. 40-over Donna Lewis, 54:09; Dorothy Brooks, 58:24; Gayl Brophy, 64:10. HASTINGS Paul Hauschild, 44:35; Ingvar Oleson, 44:20; Al Daviou, 38:16; Gordon Bennett, 48:27; Grady McIntyre, 45:50; Steve Clark, 48:29; Bradley Bennett, 42:38; Jon An­ derson, 48:30; Frank Schwartz, 38:33; James Crawmer, 54:31; Marc Barton, 43:06; John Ferguson, 52:23; Brad Bennett, 40:12; Don Smith, 46:11; Ann Barton, 55:47. MIDDLEVILLE Reggie Raab, 44:31; David Borrink, 42:51; Perttu Arkkila, 49:49; Susan Debor, 69:20. DELTON Kerry Louden, 37:04; Jeff M.V. JV’s defeat Pennfield The Maple Valley junior so the half-time score was varsity defeated Pennfield Maple Valley 6, Pennfield 0. 14-0 in a very hard fought In the third quarter and football game. The game fourth quarter, Maple featured many fumbles due Valley’s defense played well. to hard tackling by both Jim Yost recorded 13 tackles teams. and Tony Dunkelburger Maple Valley needed to go recorded 12 tackles. Also to the air to get the victory. playing well on defense were Randy Joostbems completed Wes Wood, Matt Bertram, 11 of 15 passes for 73 yards. Tony Reid, Ernie Wright, Tony Dunkelburger caught 7 Dan Keech and Marty passes for 54 yards. Wes Martin. Wood was the lead rusher The fourth quarter, the with 90 yards in 14 carries. Maple Valley offensive line Tony Reid added 33 yards in of Tony Dunkelburger, 12 carries and Dan Keech Robbie Franks, Dale gained 20 yards in 8 carries. Montague, Ron Mapes,'Jon The first Maple Valley Granger, Jim Yost, Pete touchdown was set up on a 39 Koetje and Dennis Gardner yard statue of liberty play by took over and we were able Wes Wood. Randy Joost- to march for another touch­ berns threw an 8 yard pass to down. Tony Dunkelburger and the The extra point was scored ball was on the one yard line. on a pass from Randy Randy Joostberns scored the Joostberns to Tony touchdown on a one yard Dunkelburger. quarterback sneak. The Non-starters who played extra point run was no good well and worked very hard in Golf team shows improvement For customized hair styling that will make the difference in your life, come in today! advantage 49-44. But Valley held their foe to just 3 points in the final period to gain the tie at 52-52 all to end regulation play. Each team managed only 2 points each in the first two overtimes. When Valley gained a 3 point advantage with 10 seconds remaining, they allowed their opponents to score as time ran out Valley won 63-62. On her 16th birthday, Melissa Coffman led all scorers with 30 points in­ cluding 9 of 11 points scored in the 3 overtimes. Her ef­ forts broke the old scoring record of Tuesday Aspinall set last year at 26 points. Also scoring a new career high was senior Diane Cook Maple Valley 190, Lakeview 162. Maple Valley 204, Central Montcalm 164, Saranac 189. Even though the golf team lost-three more matches this week they have shown im­ provement. In the Lakeview match they recorded their season low team score of 190 at Nashville. Eric Wolff led the team with his season low of 44, Jerry Gould was close behind with a 45. Rounding out' the scores were' Jeff Weiler 49 and Cory Furlong 52. On Wednesday we traveled up to Central Montcalm to play a double dual at Holland Lake golf club. The team ran into problems because it was the first time many of them had seen the course. Jerry Gould shot a fine 43 even after he hit two balls out of bounds and took a 9 on a par 4 hole. Completing the scores for the match were Eric Wolff 50, Tom McMillen 54, and Jeff Weiler 57. The season averages are as follows: Jerry Gould 46.2, Eric Wolff 49.2, Gordon Gardner 51.6, and Tom McMillen 53.3. The golf team will travel to Montabella on Monday and play Portland in Nashville on Wednesday. practice are Chris Barton, Lester Caldwell, Jeff Garber and Scott Whitmore. Maple Valley’s record is now 3 wins and 0 losses. They play Carson City - Crystal at home this Thursday at 5:30. Jones, 38:35; Mark Johncock, 40:23; Bill Johncock,' 36:35; Bob Buchanan, 37:58; Lewis Buchanan, 36:50; Dave Louden, 35:59; Al Gemrich, 44:57; Jerry Johncock, 42:37; Regina Jones, 47:29. NASHVILLE Dan Halsey, 35:33; Scott Lind, 51:50; Tom Huston, 49:27; Mike Trumble, 41:58; Doug Halsey, 36:43; Larry Trumble, 48:27; Malinda Wagner, 64:10; Dawn Hartwell, 67:17; Tim Tobias, 39:58; John Mater, 40:06; Randy Beachnau, 38:40; Mike Austin, 41:52; Keith MacKenzie, 47:34; John Lind, 58:24; Sonia Beachnau, 69:17. BATTLE CREEK MarkPoxson, 43:33; Terry Johnson, 49:34; Jerry Peterson, 39:37; Judy McLeod, 67:19; Ron Hobday, 44:55; Rod Burke, 39:58; Jack Gardner, 42:22; Jim Cvetnich, 37:22; Gordon McLeod, 45:23; Steve Howard, 50:14; Ken Tolf, 46:24; Roger Larsen, 38:39; Larry Hawblitz, 40:54; Jack Hagist, 44:30. All relatives andfriends are welcome to the . . . 25th ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE for Keith & Martha Moore Sunday, Oct. 5,1980... 2 to 6 p.m. at their residence . . . 10075 W. Vermontville Hwy. Vermontville, Mich. No gifts, please. Country Painting Class1 and Plastercraft Class • Experienced Teachers • 4-Week classes - $1200 • 2 Hrs. each Tuesday evening Register now to start Sept. 30 —------- o---------------— Curtis Craft Center 205 S. Main - Nashville, Ml. I Phone 852-93318 J �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. September 24, 1980 — Page 9 Fourth-fifth graders score second victory Nashville Little League football team won second game of season with a 16-0 over Sunfield. Only one major play, by Sunfield, was completed against the exceptional strong defensive line all through the game. Chris Thomson scored the first touchdown, with Richard Meade carring the ball for two extra points M St. ?<s, ?<s h<ii*S ss s J Mu*« £mS ■ >»■ rlr« £S ■ i>. »<■»•r lr 1,1 ? M J 1 5, 5 B i11 *1* i'w ’J 5** M M, MttJ ?1», 11:1 . JwSjDnil M Beats. •Jty Ptrfe ffittaiid *”......... ,4 l^foi ®IW 1W.W BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE DeGroot, Billy Brenton, Richard Ward, Steve Martin, Ryan -Hickey, Eric Terpening, Tim Mulkins, Stanley King, Randy Sears, Pat Hogon, Eric Halck, Shannon Redmond, Brad McKee, Bobby Wood, Tony Wolf, S-cott Thomason, Danny Kellogg, Robbie Norton, Richard Varney, Danny Murphy, Bryant Filter and Scott Tobias. Coaches were assisted by John Bitgood and Dick Martin, in making sure all boys were able to play. Newman Maurer was referee for Nashville in last weeks games and also this weeks games. Next weeks game will be played at Saranac at 3 p.m. Good luck fellows! Sixth grade team downs Sunfield 12-0 Mot!* **<S S n11' x fru making it 8-0. Second touchdown was scored by Richard Meade and a strong drive put forth by Billy Brenton for 2 more extra points making the score 16-0. . Playing this year for Nashville team is Brian Stall, Scot Lenz, Richard Meade, Martin Shaneck, John Sprague, Sean Bitgood, Chris Thomson, Brock 1:0, IHlg Nashville’s sixth grade football team won its second game Saturday by defeating Sunfield 12-0. Nashville won the toss and elected to receive the ball. After taking possession of their own forty yard line, they moved the ball 60 yards in ten plays for the first score of the game making it 6-0. Nashville maintained ball control during most of the game but was unable to score again until late in the fourth quarter when they recovered a Sunfield fumble on their own fifteen yard line. Due to a costly penalty, Nashville was forced to punt, but recovered the ball and seven plays later the score efcflrtjiil W**1 wWoliu ‘ Cross, Jeff Totten, Robert Millious, Eric Cornwell, Scott Reid, Ray Wolcott, George Steinbrecher, Paul Bahs, Matt Owen, Ricky Dean, Andy Finkler, Matt McClelland, Steve Smith and John Weber. Next Saturday’s game will be played at Saranac. September 27 - Third Annual 4-H & Open Competative Horse Trail Ride, Yankee-Springs Horsemen's Campgrounds. For reservation call 623-6375. October 1 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. October 4 - West Michigan Angus Sale. October 4 - Dairy Open House, all day, Paul Piepkow, V Drive North, Between Marshall and Olivet October 6 - MAEH Council, Executive Board at 1:30 p.m., Complete Council, 2 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. October 11 - Forestry Opportunities Tour, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Barry County. October 13 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 8 p.m. October 18 - Southwest Michigan Polled Hereford Sale, Allegan. October 20 - Alpena Feeder Cattle Sale, 6:30 p.m., Alpena. October 21 - West Branch Feeder Cattle Sale, Noon, West Branch. October 22-24 - Howell Junior Livestock Show, Howell. October 24 - Baldwin Feeder Cattle Sale, Noon. October 25 - Singletree Farm Simmental Sale, 1 p.m., Charlotte. Fourth-fifth graders defeated by Lake Odessa Vermontville’s fourth and fifth grade football team journeyed to Lake Odessa for a Little League football contest Saturday, Sept. 20, losing 12 to 0. Vermontville was led by Captains Gene Granger, Trevor Pike, Scott Furlong, Greg Flowers, Trevor Collier and Kirk Andrews. Despite losing the game, Vermontville's defense played very well, led by Kevin Stewart and Matt Ewing with 5 tackles each. Other defenders who played well were Lance Brumm, Randy Heinze, Trevor Collier, Kirk Andrews, Gene Granger, Dan Laverty, Trevor Pike, Greg Flowers, Bobby Hill and Mark Myers who also had a pass in­ terception and 2 fumble recoveries. Lake Odessa scored their two touchdowns in the second and third quarters, one on a long end run and the other on a short burst of tackle, both trys for an extra point failed. Although failing to score Vermontville’s offense showed signs of coming to life, quarterback Mark Myers, fullback Matt Ewing and tailback Matt Forell were the leading ball carriers. Next week’s game will be played Saturday at Woodland, starting at 1 p.m. Victory for 7th and 8th graders The Nashville 7th and 8th grade football team had a fine opening season by showing self-confidence and taking control of the game from the start Due to the fine blocking and_ tackling from the defense, holding Lake-0 to litaa, tt Peterson H ItWHli! «:S; MBn SsjtCsta MWetl iriMMbta Wli ISffite M, H [aiWkfirails Bonri, iki siffiailtaHoj ttW*" r&wW1 ljn!WM. was 12-0. Doing an excellent job of carrying the ball for Nash­ ville this week was George Steinbrecher, Paul Bahs, Owen and Billy Brenton. The defensive team which has allowed only one touchdown to be scored against them this season consist of Steve CALENDAR of EVENTS EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Saturday, Sept. 27 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Jr. Livestock “Buyer’s Appreciation Banquet”, 4-H Building, Charlotte fairgrounds. Tuesday, Sept. 30 - 6:30 p.m. “Egg Extravanganza” at Kardel Hall, Charlotte 4-H Fairgrounds. Dr. Cal Flegal, MSU Poultry specialist will show how to make your own omelet and crepe. Open to adults. Reservations and $1.50 due at the Extension Office. Wednesday, Oct. 1 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy, Charlotte. Wednesday, Oct. 1 -1-5 p.m. Woodlot Management meeting and tour, Community Room Charlotte Municipal Building, Charlotte. October 5-11 - NATIONAL 4-H WEEK. Monday, Oct. 6 - 8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds, Nominating committee to meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy, Charlotte. Thursday, Oct. 9 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, Oct. 9-1:30 p.m. at County Courthouse; 7 p.m. at Delta Township Hall, “Understanding The Ballot Proposals” session. Open to public. Wednesday. Oct. 15-9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers. Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Thursday, Oct. 16 - 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams Skating Center, Charlotte. Thursday, Oct. 16 - 7:30 p.m. “Trash or Treasure” (How to decide which it is) class about antiques, collectibles, with Ruth Grier and Clifford Smith; and East Brookfield Ex­ tension Group as hostess. Open to all. First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Monday, Oct. 20 - 8 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Agricultural Society (Fairboard) Annual Meeting, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, Oct. 20 - 7:30 p.m. “How To Re-Do A Bathroom”. Detailed directions and comments by those who have done it, or planned it for someone else to do: Kathy Cory, Jenny Bohms and Pat Tirrell, at the Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Wednesday, Oct. 22 - 7:30 p.m. “How To Survive As A Single”. First of 3-part series. Pre-registration required by October 17 at Extension Office, 543-2310. Open to all. Held at Extension Conference Room, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. October 22-24 - Howell Junior Livestock Show, Howell, Michigan. weekends game. Nashville battled- it out with Sunfield for its second scoreless game by defeating them by 20 to 0, Nashville’s record is 2 and 0. Nashville has 6 games scheduled for the season, the team travels to Saranac this week. Good luck guys!! very short yardage for the game. The fine running and passing of the offense gaining over 300 yards. Nashville’s 7th and 8th grade football players didn’t cool off a bit the following Cross Country bows to Olivet The Maple Valley Cross­ Country team suffered there first defeat of the season to Olivet 35-22. Steve Soblesky took first place with a time of 15:55. Taking places for the Lions were Dan Halsey 2nd, Don Hoffman 4th, Randy Beachnau 8th, Mike Trumble 10th, and Tim Tobias Uth. The girls team ran well and all the runners bettered their old times. The girls on the team are Brenda Browne, April Browne, Staci Hill, Denise Gardner, Rene Paulsen and Shirley Tovar. The Lions record is now 1-1 overall and 1-0 in the league. The team will be back in action Thursday at home against Central Montcalm. Super 2cc *179” VI Super 2 *209” cc 16" 150c SEZcc 22995 26995 Wheeler Marine M-66 South of NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9609 HOURS: 9 to 7 Daily - Closed Sundays CLIP AND SAVE AS A REMINDER TO VOTE. TOE ■ HAVE YOU HEARDg There is no money!! | THEY HAVEN’T ■ HEARD LET THEM HEAR FROM YOU — ALL DAY — MONDAY Sept. 29th MONDAY, SEPT. 29th on increased millage VOTE NO MONEY Paid for by Barbara Linsley, Rt. 3, Nashville �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, September 24, 1980 — Page 10 Biker's needed for 'Wheels of life' ride Saturday, October 11, has been the date selected for the 1980 “Wheels for Life” BikeA-Thon to help raise money to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This years chairpersons, Ann Taylor and Jan Mittelstaedt, are looking forward to a large turnout of bikers and good community support backing the riders. In a Bike-A-Thon the bikers ask people in the community to sponsor them by pledging an amount of money for each mile the biker rides. For example, if a sponsor pledges 50 cents a mile and the biker rides 10 miles the sponsor would donate five dollars (tax deductible) to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This years Bike-AThon has a three hour limit. Refreshments will be provided and some prizes will be awarded. The children who go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are afflicted with the most devastating kinds of childhood diseases: acute lymphocytic leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease and other forms of cancer, muscle disorders, sickle cell anemia and other maladies of childhood. They need the best, most up-to-date for parent and child. We are hopeful that these medical care available. This is what they receive, children will benefit from the regardless of their economic Maple Valley area support, status. St. Jude Hospital is said Mrs. Taylor. We urge non-sectarian, interracial parents to encourage their and completely free of children to get pledges and charge. When need, St. Jude ride so that children that Hospital also provides have no hope today might transportation and lodging find help tomorrow. The Adult registration deadline near Registration for the Maple Valley Community School’s Adult High School Com­ pletion Program is quickly coming to an end. Don’t miss out on this semester’s program. YOU CAN register and get started by calling during school hours at 852­ 9275, ask for Ernie Jacoby. Some comments from others in the High School Completion program follow: “I have a sister age 51... went back to school and graduated last year. She also got herself a job in a factory and then took drivers training all in one year’s time. This kind of made me stop and think of my life. Now that I have started to work for my diploma, nothing will make me quit now, no matter how hard it gets. I am very glad that The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 year* experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 Bushre Plumbing • • • • Bike-A-Thon is open to all ages - from tricyclers to ten speeders! Pick up a pledge sheet from Nashville Vermontville area mer­ chants displaying the St. Jude “Wheels For Life” Bike-A-Thon poster or contact Ann Taylor 852-0784 or Jan Mittelstaedt 852-9510. RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK CalL.CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 things are like they are in our schools, that adults can go back and have a chance to get our diplomas.” SF “I have wanted to come back to school for some time, although I was afraid that I would not be able to do it. Of course, I was wrong. Because I feel now that I can. I never have been sorry that I started back. I found out I could do it, and every day, is just one day closer to my goal. I just want my diploma for myself. Just so I can say I did it.” JW “The reason I came back From our readers TO THE EDITOR: Its time we the people put a stop to the “Give Me” that so many of us think we have coming. Every “Give Me” is payed for by a hard working man or woman trying to feed and care for a family plus put a little aside for retirement. Taxes of all kinds are the “Give Me” that robs the young adults and elderly of homes, and others of the nest egg. School taxes should be used wisely for teaching what is necessary not on things just to satisfy some Bring ads to Carl’s NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! MAPLE VALLEY SQUARE DANCE Friday, Sept. 26... 7:30 p.m. FULLER STREET SCHOOL parents. The state government hears “Give Me” and they do, its from you! The U.S. government hears ‘‘Give Me” too from citizens, small towns, farmers, and in­ dividuals and many others. Its time we all say stop! Help those in real need, but stop the “give me.” Take pride in doing it yourself. Work for what you want and praise the Lord for what you get. Then give freely to those you know are in need. Barbara Lensley Rt. 3, Nashville Vokes celebrate 25 years Mr. and Mrs. John Voke of 8820 Lawrence Rd. Nashville will observe their 25th wedding anniversary this week. John and the former Jean Laseman were married September 23, 1955 in Battle Creek. To celebrate their an­ niversary, the couple’s children Albert, pamela and Community Events . . Carl’s Ad Deadline — to school, I wanted to im­ prove myself. Another reason was my seven year old son. I want to show him that I feel it is very im­ portant to have an education, so important to go back to school.” ST Over a hundred adults from the Maple Valley communities have earned their diploma through the Community School Adult Ed program YOU CAN too. Stop in at the office or call 852­ 9275, WE’RE SAVING A SEAT FOR YOU. JOBS PROGRAM? - Governor Milliken has proposed a $90-million jobs program to offset a proposed cutback in welfare benefits. Such a state-run public jobs program would be unprecedented in Michigan; but present economic conditions are also unusual. REVENUE SEARCH - State Senate Democrats have proposed new revenue through rising the cigarette tax, deregulating liquor-and eliminating capital gains exemp­ tions. If all this were enacted, a $250-million budget cut would still be needed. CYCLE BAN - The Attorney General has ruled that a city ordinance which bars the use of certain motorcycles and mopeds on residential streets during specific hours does not violate the federal and state Constitutions’ Equal Protection clauses. T1SCH LANGUAGE - Following a Supreme Court order to place the “Tisch” proposal on the November ballot, the State Board of Canvassers has approved this ballot language for it: Proposal D - A proposal to decrease property taxes and prohibitnew types of homestead taxes; to require 60 percent voter approval to raise state taxes or fees; to require partial state reimbursement to local units for lost income; to limit the legislature’s ability to change tax exemptions or credits or change per pupil formula. (A detailed 8-point explanation will also be provided on the ballot.) ADDICT INSURANCE - The House has approved HB 4196­ 98 - 5873, which together would require state insurance companies to include treatment of substance abuse such as narcotic addiction and alcoholism in their health insurance policies. Cost-control measures are also included. COAST GUARD - The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is now accepting applications from men and women for ap­ pointment to its Class of 1985. High school seniors must apply before December 15. Write Admissions Director, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut 06320. GOLD STARS - Governor Milliken has declared Sunday, September 28, as this year’s Gold Star Mothers’ Day in Michigan. This coincides with the national Day, which honors women whose sons and daughters have died in the service of our country fighting for freedom and liberty. Nashville Brownies are looking for a leader. Would you be a Girl Scout volunteer? Call... 852-9240 LIONS CLUB - FLU SHOTS Flu shots will be given thru Dr. Frankenstein's office as usual. TIME: Sept. 30, 1980, 7 to 9 p .m. PLACE: Bellevue Middle School (old High School) COST: Donation of $2.00 requested per shot Vermontville Lions Club area is invited. The Eaton County 4-H Livestock members will be holding their annual ‘‘Buyers Appreciation Banquet” on Saturday, September 27, at 7:30 p.m. It will be held in the 4-H Building on the Fairgrounds in Charlotte. The banquet is held in honor of those in­ dividuals and businesses who purchased animals at the 1980 Junior Livestock Sale held during the fair. For more information contactthe 4m office at 543­ 2310. MEMBER Association - Founded 1885 CHICKEN SUPPER ThisTHURS., SEPT. 25th CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. tree set in their yard please contact the Village Clerk . Thursday, September 25th. Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES KALAMO METHODIST CHURCH • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville Anyone wanting a maple before . . . Eaton County Jr. Livestock banquet scheduled for Sept 27 (South Ionia Road) is having their... Serving family style ... 5-7 p.m. NOTICE — Vickie and their families had a small party Sept. 21 at their parent’s home. The qouple have four grandchildren: Mike, David, Melissa, and Heather. 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 rales, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, September 24, 1980 — Page 11 From our readers » s;>«S s;« ***’’% , W S iSl’’S Ss^S** S s^io S^io i^; Sgrl®®teidrtSrtT ’^SWftrijj ^MaiUih W<ttduta[. TO THE EDITOR: them there will not be work There is a lot of rumble books or papers is unreal. assistance program. Ifyou had to make a choice going on out in the Maple There are 60 fewer students between a son or daughter Valley School District, in the school this year. The caused by a subject very few money for school supplies having heavy taxes or a son or daughter going without want to bring to the surface, are the same as last year because of their job or the with the exception of Fuller school controlled sports, harassment their children which got $5. less. If the jewelry making and the will receive in school or their schools cut, why do they cut likes, which would you family will receive from the phonics and spelling work choose? Choose carefully, teaching community. The books? Reading, writing and for you may end up with an silent majority is angry arithmetic- are necessities. extra family living under your roof. because of the upcoming The taxpayers, and There is not enough money request for three additional parents are upset and rightly — let us face it, admit it and mills for the operation of so. Having voted down the make the cuts. If we force Maple Valley schools. millage just three months our young people up on As one opponent stated, ago, they feel like they have “Carroll Wolff is hired for told the administration what assistance programs, we are some where around $35,000 they want and should not only adding to our tax burden. per year to do a job. The have to do so again. Parents for the Preservation Board of Education hired an .Opponent of the Millage, of the Family, outsider to come in and Joyce Henline, Chuck & Dixie Brand, negotiate with the teachers Vermontville Vermontville on their contract, (which is Mr. Wolff’s job). They took an additional $3,700 out of the TO THE EDITOR: TO THE EDITOR: Todays students will be school funds to pay for this, Now that the 1980-81 school our overburdened taxpayers instead of taking it out of Mr. year is fully under way, we Wolff’s salary, and that of tomorrow! To the parents of school find ourselves reflecting upset me.” upon the budget cuts made Still another said “I would children who have yet to thus far at Maplewood vote for the millage if there send your sons or daughters Elementary. We, as out into the world of heavy was chemistry classes or teachers, are concerned not Latin classes which would taxation and few jobs, I say only about the number of truly help our students later wake up. Do you really know cuts being made at the what you are doing? on in life. I will not vote for We have married children elementary level, but also more taxes for junk.” and children in school. We that many of these cuts deal “More money would go to feel we see a broader view of in areas of basic day to day oqr local school system if instruction. some fat was cut from the the total picture. We see Our aim is simply to keep big daddy (Eaton In­ items cut in school and we you informed and up to date say, thank you God for the1 termediate School District) on those areas which are as we are a part of that and recession. Now we will get affecting your elementary back to the basics for our must pay our share, such as child. the hiring an educator to children who are still in Current Reductions: come into our school district school. We look at the married Elementary Art Teacher, last spring to teach bur Elementary Music Teacher teachers never to say he, children, some who have (Also responsible for the she, boy or girl.”- “This cost gone to college and see the Christmas Program); our local school district most heartbreaking thing — Elementary Physical Young people under the $4,000.,” stated an angry Education Teacher (Also heavy burden of taxes: taxpayer. responsible for coordinating A local builder asked, why struggling to buy a home, the Field Day Events); Field struggling to hold the family should we build another Trips, Special Education house in the building trades together. The only way to Consultant, Elementary class when we have not sold survive the heavy taxes is to Counselors, School Nurse, send the mother and wife out the house that was built last Loss of one-half- day year?” This is not teaching into the work forces. Then Remedial Reading Teacher, good business management. the children must be sent to a Teacher Aides, Reduced I have had enough of the sitter or the most fearful big Teacher Supplies and scare tactics the teachers brother government who Reduced Student Supplies and adminstration have wants to watch their babies including: No Spelling books passed' on to our children. in a government program grades 1 and 2, No Phonics They should not' set our and lend a helping hand to books, No Weekly reader or children against us. To tell the parents through an similar weekly current events paper, in grades 3-6 the new English books which were to be ordered were cancelled; in grades 3-6 student’s paper supply was reduced to 10 sheets per month; crayons are not 1980 Summer Taxes will be being provided for in grades 4-6; all students receive one turned in as delinquent Monday, pencil per month (no change). Sept. 29. You may pay your taxes Maplewood Elementary at Village Hall until that date. Teachers Nashville Tax Payers Personal taxes can not be turned in delinquent. VILLAGE TREASURER, LOIS ELLISTON EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE ... RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Dick Ewing - Owner L 726-0088 WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BEST! 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 Action Ads FOR SALE: John Deere 730 diesel, electric start. J. D. 237 mounted com picker. Phone 852-9269. CHILD CARE: In my home, located on M-79 between Nashyille and Hastings. 852­ 9551. WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) YARD SALE: Comer Reed and Middle Streets, Nash­ ville, lots of everything. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26 and 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. HOME FOR SALE: Lovely 3 bedroom home in Nashville, many trees and flowers, complete storms, mid- 20’s, 10 percent land contract available. Call John Gardner 543-0031 with ERA Gay Gardner Realty. A real traffic-stopper... Proud new father Douglas Aspinall admires a billboard that appeared mysteriously in his yard early Thursday to announce the arrival of his‘ son. Aspinall and his wife, the former Kelly Christopher, became parents shortly after 8 a.m. Thursday, and Doug returned home from the hospital for a much-needed sleep. In waking, he discovered the giant-sized announcement posted at his residence at the corner of Phillips and Sherman. Reliable sources say the sign is the handiwork of new grandparents Ray and Joyce Aspinall. Maternal grand­ parents are Lee and Thelma Christopher. All are of Nashville. Precinct reporters needed — Several 4-H teen volun­ teers (16 years old or older) are still needed to report election results on the evening of November 4. Precinct reporters will be expected to go to their chosen precinct shortly before the polls close, get the results from the precinct officials (for the major races) and immediately call the regional center to report the results. It may take a while for the votes to be tallied, so there may be approximately an hour’s PHONE 945-9554 for Action Want-Ads worth of time involved. Each precinct reporter will receive, about a week before the election, a complete instruction kit, including a badge for identification as a reporter for the News Election Ser- vice. This project promises to be an exciting and educational experience for those who get involved. Call the Cooperative Extension Office as soon as possible to sign up, 543-2310. News deadline changed A new deadline is now in effect for submitting news copy to the Maple Valley News. The new time is 10 a.m. Monday. This change affects material to be picked-up at Johnny's Market in Vermontville, at the high school, and any other drop-off locations. Visit my Renk test plot and see for yourself that... Renk means results My test plot is located at: Ionia and Gresham Highway 870 S. Main Vermontville 726-0514 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 24, 1980— Page 12 Harvesting a good time in Nashville Nashville’s Main Street came to life Friday af­ ternoon and despite sporadic Saturday morning showers, the village bustled with activity as the first Harvest Festival of the 1980's got under way. A 74-year-old Nashville tradition, the 2-day event is a community celebration of the harvest. Since 1977, the affair has been staged by the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., a group of local volunteers dedicated to building community recreational facilities along the banks of the Thornapple River, near Nashville’s business district. The site which the RRDC hopes to develop into a recreational park was the scene Saturday evening of a thrilling hot air balloon ascension which capped the day’s exciting events. A planned morning lift-off, scheduled as a demondemon­ stration, had to be cancelled due to inclement weather, but the evening launch took off just as the sun was sinking in the west. The rig was piloted by Karen Mills, wife of Doug Mills, president of Sky High Hot Air Balloons o of Caledonia. Accompanying Mrs. Mills were two lucky passengers — Darlene Hughes and George Frith, both local — who were selected for the honor by raffle drawing. Neither had ever been aloft in a balloon and both ap­ peared delighted at the opportunity. A slight delay occured at launch time when several names were drawn but the persons were not in the crowd of spectators on hand for the event. Finally, Frith’s name was drawn and he joined Ms. Hughes who had been chosen at an earlier drawing Wednesday. As a large body of envious onlookers watched, the two Nashville riders and Mrs. Mills boarded the wicker gondola and the rainbowhued balloon soared skyward. Preparation for the ascension had entertained the audience for about half an hour. The balloon drifted rapidly to the west, trailed by the rest of the Mills company in a radio-equipped van and an entourage of the curious. The balloon attained an altitude of 600 feet in its journey and landed on -the Wigglesworth farm, about a mile south of M-79 on Devine Road. Nashville’s weekend This tot enjoyed the carnival rides at the festival. Parade Grand Marshal Gladys Richardson waves to the crowd. Queen Linda greets parade-goers from atop her royal float. This entry promoted the upcoming Grain Alcohol Seminar next montbrin Hastings. Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Virginia Alles, advertising salesperson for the Maple Valley News, distributes souvenir postcards to the parade crowd. The postcards depict a miniature front page of the Maple Valley News, featuring stories pertaining to the 1980 Nashville Harvest Festival. If you did not Horse-drawn entries added an old-fashioned flair to the parade. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, September 24, 1980 — Page 13 festivities officially got under way Friday evening when Linda Snyder, can­ didate of the Village Inn Cafe, was crowned as 1980 Harvest Queen. She was one of seven contestants for the honor. Winner of the penny­ vote race, which netted about $1,100 for the RRDC was kept a secret until midway through a Friday evening Gospel Sing staged on Maple Street. Emceed by Steven Reid of Hastings, the show featured local and area gospel singers. The queen con­ testants were called on stage by Reid. He announced the winner, and she was crowned by Alice Rhoades, 1979 Harvest Queen. 2nd and 3rd runners-up were Stephenie Currier and Ruby Ball, respectively. The Friday evening show was preceded by a sell-out turkey dinner at the local United Methodist Church. Long lines of hungry festival­ goers qued up for the delicious fare served at the church Community House. Friday afternoon and evening featured perfect festival weather, but Saturday opened with a drizzle. However, the rain did not deter 159 dedicated runners who entered the Third Annual 10,000-meter Harvest Run, which started at the high school at 8:30 a.m. There were 147 finishers of the 6.2-mile route through Nashville, north, and back to the school via Mason Road. Duane Spitz of Holt finished the course in 31:54 to take top honors. In so doing, he tied exactly his 1979 record here, though that earlier run followed a dif­ ferent course. Top female runner Saturday was Marianne Kubiak with a time of 46:04. The number “159” seemed to be magic Saturday. Not only did it represent the largest turnout yet for a Harvest Run, it also reflected the size of the hugest pumpkin ever en­ tered in the RRDC’s Harvest Festivals. The 159 lb. prize was grown by the John Symonds family of Nash­ ville. It won top honors at a harvest produce contest featuring entries in six categories. Statistics of the prize-winning pumpkin now will be inscribed on a special RRDC plaque that keeps a tally on yearly winners in that division. As the sky cleared Saturday, arts and crafts “bloomed” in Central Park. Some craftsmen set up in the St. Cyril Parish Hall. Flea market tables filled tents on the west side of Main Street. Sidewalk sales, concession stands, and a kiddie carnival added to the festival at­ mosphere. Exciting rides were provided by Arnold Amusements of Traverse City. At the Putnam library, a baked goods and used book sale was underway. School children’s harvest-theme posters decorated Main Street store windows. At noon Saturday, the Grand Parade stepped off at Putnam Park. Grand Marshal Gladys Richardson and her husband, Ralph, waved to the crowd from a lead convertible. Many colorful and lively entries thrilled the audience. A real crowd-pleaser were the Mini-T and Mini-500 autos entered by the Saladin Shriners of Battle Creek. Hungry spectators patronized the “ox” roast staged in Central Park by the Nashville Business Owners Association. Following the parade, local restaurants and visiting food stands also did a brjsk business. At 1 p.m. a mini­ tractor pull event drew a large crowd to witness the noisey competition on Maple Street. The Mighty-Mini Club of Olivet sponsored the contest. The rain dissipated in early afternoon, and the sun burst brightly through sporadic clouds just in time for Saturday’s talent show, staged on Maple Street at 4 p.m. Kenneth Meade, Sr., of Jackson acted as emcee, introducing 18 acts in four categories. The performance was well-attended and the outstanding talent of the various contestants made the final decision difficult for judges Peg Mater, Ardyce Robotham and Jerry Kent. About an hour before sunset, the immense hot air balloon rose over the village creating a scene reminiscent of early harvest celebrations. The 1980 festival was capped Saturday evening with an overflow crowd at the traditional Harvest Dance staged at the Nash­ ville Fire Station. Harvest produce in six categories and fresh and dried floral arrangements were displayed in a Main Street tent. Judging was early Saturday, and there.were many oohs and aahs over the immense pumpkins and colorful exhibits. Despite a drizzling rain early Saturday, 159 runners were at the starting line for Nashville's 1980 Harvest Run. The 10,000 meter (6.2 mile) route started and ended at Maple Valley High School. Trophies were awarded later in the high school cafeteria. In the photo ... Race co-chairman Tom Oleson (with bullhorn) shouts last minute instructions to the runners. The Monday Night Special, a local bluegrass and gospel group, made a hit with the Nashville crowd. Women of the group, standing from left are: Suzy Corkwell, Lorraine Thompson, Cathy Vessechia, Debbie Morawski, and Judy Swan; the men are Larry Corkwell, Rich Vessecchia, Fred Harkness and Moe Morawski. Not shown is Jerry Fager. Mrs. E. F. (Alice) Rhoades, Nashville's 1979 Harvest Festival Queen, did the honors Wednesday in the drawing of the name of Darlene Hughes as lucky winner of a free hot air balloon ride during Nashville's 1980 celebration. Two raffle drawings were conducted for the event. Wednesday's drawing took place at the Nashville Senior Citizens Nutrition Site. With Mrs. Rhoades is Larry Corkwell, member of the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., sponsors of the Harvest Festival. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. September 24, 1980 — Page 14 Millage continued from front also eliminated from the staff. A library aide was eliminated at the Jr.-Sr. High School, along with the reduction of two elementary aides. Plans have been eliminated to re-instate the position as administrative assistant. Elimination of the position of school nurse. Elimination of funds to purchase additional lots for future building trades houses. Reducation in capital outlay including audio visual equipment. Elimination of field trips including reduction in athletic trips. Elimination of the purchase of three new school busses which would actually be delivered in the summer of 1981. General reductions in the extra-curricular program included fifth-sixth grade basketball, seventh and eighth grade basketball, seventh and eighth grade wrestling, seventh and eighth grade track, ninth grade basketball, second assistant J.V. football coach, golf, tennis, cross-country, chess, department chair­ people, Jr-high cheerleading advisor, yearbook advisor, ninth grade advisors, junior and senior plays, reduction in extra pay for special reading teachers, and reduction in the summer vocational agriculture program. The yearbook is presently being handled on a volunteer basis. Ninth grade class advisors were reinstated in the master contract with teachers. The athletic boosters are attempting to raise funds to reinstate the sports which have been eliminated from the program. Therefore, at the present time golf, cross­ country, and seventh and eighth grade girls basketball teams are participating pending results of fund raising activities by the athletic boosters. Girls tennis is not being held considering that a coach was not available. With the approval of the millage the school district would attempt to reinstate as many programs as possible. Considering the uncertainity of state aid and the fact that approximately fifty eight percent of the dollars available come through state aid, it is difficult at this time to list what action will be taken. The funds availalbe at the local level continues to be one of the lowest in the State of Michigan. Outof the 529 K12 school districts, the Maple Valley School district was listed 521st. position out of 529 schoor districts ac­ cording to information supplied by the Michigan Department ofEducation for the 1978-79 school year. The same report showed that the cost per student at Maple Valley was in 489 place out of the 529 school districts. This cost is lower than any of the area school districts. Canvass cont. from front — of the MVAB is to reinstate the school’s athletic programs by various fundraisers, starting with the Wednesday evening can­ vass. Some forty collectors will be going door-to-door in Nashville, Vermontville, and all rural areas in the school district. As long as the present financial picture for the local school remains the same, Joostberns predicts the Athletic Boosters will be an ongoing effort “It looks like it’s going to be a continuing program,” he said. Goals will be set on a yearly basis. Harvest poster contest winners announced Kingergarten - 1st, Darcy Schantz. First Grade - 1st, Derek Morawski; 2nd, Mindy Reid ; 3rd, Niki Grinage. Second Grade - 1st, Jody DeGroot; 2nd, Kristin Reid; 3rd, Shannon McLaughlin. Third Grade - 1st (no name on picture); 2nd (no name on picture); 3rd, Kara Williams. Fourth Grade - 1st, Cody Slocum; 2nd, Heather Tobias; 3rd, John Sprague. Fifth Grade - 1st, Diona Morawski; 2nd, Michelle Schantz; 3rd, Brian Stall. Sixth Grade - Dawn Morawski. Un-prize to “get your goat Was it a twist of fate, or justpoetic justice? Don’t ask Tom Frith of Nashville. He ended up with the goat, top prize in the unique Give-AGoat compaign staged by the Maple Valley Jaycees during Nashville’s recent Harvest Festival. Frith is a local Jaycee and was a driving force behind the money-making “goat scheme”. He never dreamed he would end up with the un­ prize, though he had been told, tickets had been pur­ chased in his honor. Here’s how the program worked: Jaycees sold chances (3 for $1) upon which the donor was to mark the name of his least favorite person, the one person he would most like to see own the smelly beast recently acquired by the Jaycees organization. It was a popular contest and though the final tally was not complete at press time, it appears the scheme was a real success at least monetarily. The Jaycees had promised to deliver the goat to the doorstep of the person whose name was selected in the drawing held during the 1980 Harvest Dance held at the local fire station Saturday Engagements - ACTION-ADS WANTED: Christian lady to babysit two pre-school children in Vermontville or Nashville. Ph. 726-1273, after 4 p.m. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION ADS FARMERS! We're ready for the Season. SEED WHEAT INSTOCK! Call today with orders for... FERTILIZER • Bulk Urea and Potash • Bulk or Bags in 14-14-14 or 6-24-24 • 8-32-16 Bags FARMER'S FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St, Hastings Ph. 945-9926 HARVESTCANOE RACE WINNERS 1st, Wayne Parks, Battle Creek & Art Holland, Grand Rapids; 2nd, Brad Harris and Steve Hummel, both off Vermontville; 3rd, Jesse Jacox and Dale Hooper, both of Battle Creek; 4th, 'Dr. Smith and Kevin Smith, evening. Frith’s name was the first drawn. Delivery was simple, and Sunday morning found the ugly beast grazing in the lawn of Frith’s residence in Fuller Heights. Now, Frith plans to again promote the contest by of­ fering the goat and the scheme to, the recentlyformed Maple Valley Athletic Boosters. Frith hopes the MVAB will take over the money-making proposition. More tickets will be sold and added to the current kitty of names. Another winner will be selected during the up­ coming October 11th alumni football game at the Fuller Street field. Proceeds of the Jaycee’s “goat” efforts will aid community Little League sports. What the MVAB adds to the kitty of names will aid their effort to support sports programs at Maple Valley Schools. At least, Frith hopes all that will happen. He also hopes that next time the raffle with a twist will not backfire! Galesburg. FLORAL & HARVEST PRODUCE WINNERS Fresh Flower Arrangement - 1st, Nancy Carl, Nashville; 2nd, Ann Rogers, Vermontville; 3rd, Sandi Christie. Dried Flower Arrangement - 1st, Lois Barton, Nashville. Best Produce Display - 1st, Josie Little, Nashville; 2nd, Heidi Christie, Nashville; 3rd, Arnold DeGroote, Olivet. Tallest Sunflower 1st, Hope Christie, Nashville; 2nd, Jody and Robin Aiken, Vermontville. Largest Pumpkin - 1st, John Symonds, Nashville; 2nd, Arnold DeGroote, Olivet; 3rd, Rhonda Brown, -Lake Odessa. Most Unusual Produce 1st, Scott Reid, Nashville; 2nd, Cleon Brown, Lake Odessa; 3rd, Mike and Ann Rogers, Vermontville. HARVESTTALENT CONTEST WINNERS Vocal - 1st, Joyce Snow, Nashville; 2nd, “Leo”' of Hastings; 3rd, Ed Englerth, Hastings. Dance - 1st, Jitterbug Kids, Charlotte; 2nd, Fifties Tap, Vermontville; 3rd, Two Plus Two, Vermontville. Instrumental - 1st, Miller Children, Hastings, accordians; 2nd, Jackie Erwin, Nashville. piano; 3rd, Chris Fetterman, Charlotte, piano. Miscellaneous - 1st, Karen W isnewski, Corunna, gymnastics; 2nd, Heather Hummel, Nashville, acrobatics. NEW HOURS: Mon. thru Sat. Carmoney-Cook Marisch-Jury Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carmoney of Nashville are pleased to announce the their engagement of daughter, Laurie Sue, to Douglas William Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Code of Nashville. Both are graduates of Maple Valley High School. An October 11 wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Marisch of Nashville are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sharon Ann, to Stephen Jury, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Jury of Eaton Rapids. A June 27th wedding is being planned. Highlighting special $1350 LONGER HAIR SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Good thru Saturday, September 27th CALL TODAY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT! TRY OUR NEW!!! ULTRA TAN BOOTH! Las Vegas night sponsored by the Bellevue Lions Club The Bellevue Lions Club is planning a Las Vegas night, 7:30 p.m. October 4, at the Bellevue Conservation Club. The Lions are hoping to raise money for the many charitable organizations that they support, such as the eye glass program, leader dog program, sight mobile to name just a few. The plans call for such games as Black Jack, Horse Race Wheel, Fifty Fifty Raffle, Chuck a Luck Cage, Crap Tables, Beat the Dealer, and Over or Under 7. Your cover charge will also get you $30,000 in play betting money ($3.00 value). There will be many prizes to buy with winnings. All prizes will be redeemed by auction. No one person can win more than $500. in actual cash value of the prizes and you must be 18 years or older to attend. ideas for Fall! Don't leave your tan behind with the summer sun — FREE TRIP to HAWAII — to the best tan on May 15, 1981 SIGN UP TODAYII CALL FOR DETAILSI Foote-Jones Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Foote of Vermontville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly, to Keith Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones of Nashville. Kelly is a 1979 graduate of Maple Valley High School and attended Davenport College in Lansing. Keith is a 1977 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed at Clark Equip­ ment in Battle Creek. A November wedding is being planned. Sculptured p Liquid ........ 2750 p.. ew,_ MANICURES For men and women Trial Sculptured Nails (by appointment only ) e*497*e5 ----- RINSED MANICURIST ON DUTY 112 E. Court St., Hastings Phone (616) 948-8767 Razor’s Edge HAIRDESIGNERS �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. September 24. 1960 — Page 15 Livestock markets seem to be improving J? D The cattle market is carrying some pretty good signs for producers in the months ahead, and while there was a sag in prices for hogs, improved prospects are expected. Cattle The market firmed in early September following a generally weak tone in the last half of August. A fairly stable market is expected for the balance of the year. Some tapering in the marketings of steers and heifers from the third quarter level, is likely to be offset by a seasonal pickup in the marketings of cows. The prospects are that feeder steer prices will average around $80 per cwt for yearlings and $90 for calves. This would mean that breakeven prices in finished kl st to SN J 2Js,S vs * 5 *ts steers next year would be around $70 - $75 given the outlook for feed prices and other costs. Hogs Cash hog prices dropped sharply in late August and early September as marketings picked up. Future prices, however, rebounded sharply in the first week of September and April 1981 hogs again reached the $50 level. Traders are expecting the September Hogs and Pigs Report of the USDA to be constructive by showing even a sharper cut back in farrowings than indicated in the June report. Seasonal pressure will likely hold hog prices in the low $40s through mid-fall. Some recovery is then ex­ pected late in the year and into early 1981. S ;5i ; jeS jij‘ SSfiilBB t’w!hl« ’H|> W JWwn et^tk rMto intiim M Wft, Wfc The Jitterbug Kids, two Charlotte 8-year-olds, tickled the audience with "Blue Finer* Lou'' and won first place in dance. The sun burst through the clouds just in time for Saturday's talent show, staged on Maple Street in the e afternoon. Kenneth Meade, Sr., of Jackson acted as s, emcee, introducing 18 acts In four categories — vocal dance, instrumental and miscellaneous. Judges were Peg Mater, Ardyce Robotham, and Jerry Kent. The performance was well-attended. Portable bleachers were furnished to seat the crowd and many people brought lawn chairs for comfortable seating at the 2hour show. Karen Wisnewski of Corunna in the photo, held the audience spellbound with an amazing ple by gymnastic routine which included lifting ing an apple usinng a paring knife cleanched in her teeth, in a bac kbend position. She captured firs first place in miscellaneous category. 05176023 Save time and energy with new canning method Not too many people are aware of a relatively new and EASY canning method, according to Eaton County Extension Home Economist, Ann Ross. The method calls for canning at 15 lb. pressure using a conventional home canning pressure canner. Both fruits and vegetables can be processed by the 15 lb. method, as well as meats. The savings in time result from shorter processing times than those recom­ mended for water bath or 5 lb. or 10 lb. pressure, while the savings on money result from using your stove for a shorter period. And, in ad­ dition, the kitchen doesn’t get so hot and steamy. Comparisons are as follows for a quart of tomatoes: Water bath, raw pack - 45 minutes; water bath, hot pack - 25 minutes; 5 lb. pressure process, hot pack - 10 minutes; 15 lb. pressure process, hot pack 0 minutes. For directions for canning at 15 lb. pressure, call the Extension office, 543-2310. High fuel costs reduce farm income Due to sporadic showers, several arts and crafts displays were set up in St. Cyril's Parish Hall. Many of the artisians were busy at work while shoppers brow­ sed and bought. News deadline changed A new deadline is now in effect for submitting news copy to the Maple Valley News. The new time is 10 a.m. Monday. This change affects material to be picked-up at Johnny's Market in Vermontville, at the high school, and any other drop-off locations. What does a 1 cent rise in the cost of fuel mean to the U.S. agricultural industry? According to Cooperative Extension experts, each penny increase for fuel raises production costs by $60 million dollars $60 million that comes out of net farm income that adds nothing to productivity. Nationwide farm fuel costs are up nearly 20 cents since January, 1979. This indicates a potential billion dollar reduction in national farm income directly attributable to rising fuel costs. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads! 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COLES FROZEN FOULDS - ELBO MACARONI - SHELL Sliced Free! 160 S. MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE PHONE 517 ■ 726 ■ 0640 f 11 PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU SEPTEMBER 27, 1980. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-10-01.pdf ba49f48cc9637ad839070f8bc1742156 PDF Text Text USTING MICHIGAN Librar>' *1 «• Church Hastings, ft, I. 49059 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 108, No. 18—-Wednesday. October 1, 1980 Nashville's unique community center dedicated at Sunday ceremony Dedication services were held Sunday for Nashville’s new Community Center, a renovated 1891 municipal pump house. More than 50 persons were on hand for the ceremony and open house, which were the culmination of nearly a year’s effort to preserve an important part of Nashville history. The structural renovation of the old waterworks building situated at the edge of Putnam Park was started early last winter by the village Dept, of Public Works. This past summer, murals depicting Nashville’s early years had been added to the interior walls under the direction of local artists Dale Ann Morawski. She was aided in the Refreshments at Sunday's event included a cake depicting the historic Standpipe water tower in Nashville's Putnam Park. Village treasurer Lois Elliston baked the cake; and artist Dale Ann Morawski did the art work. Campers and hikers' plant over 100 maple trees in Nashville, Saturday by Susan Hinckley Martha and Virgil Pratt of Charlotte celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary Saturday in a most unusual way. They were among the approximately 30 members of the National Campers and Hikers Club who were in Nashville over the weekend to plant trees in a volunteer conservation project. The NCHC was responsible for a similar program here two years ago. In Saturday’s effort, four Michigan chapters of the organization set more than 100 trees in the village. The saplings, mostly maples, were provided by a local landowner and dug with the help of village equipment and the DPW crew. Village President Harold Christiansen, who for many years has carried on a 1-man tree-planting crusade, was on hand to help with Saturday’s project, also. Primarily, the planting by the NCHC was aimed at replacing ancient maples that have been lost along village streets. However, the group also set trees in in­ dividual lawns where homeowners wanting saplings had readied an appropriate-sized hole. In addition, the volunteers planted several trees at Sandyland Park where they were furnished with free camping accomodations for the weekend. Some arrived as early as Thursday; most stayed through Sunday in Members of the National Campers and Hikers Club were in Nashville Saturday to lend their assistance in the planting of more than 100 maple saplings. NCHC members will earn a special conservation patch from their club for their work here. In the photo, the Pratts, Virgil and Martha of Charlotte, were celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary Saturday as they eagerly pitched-in to help. campers and trailers stationed at the Sandyland campsite. A “soup pot” noon dinner there warmed hungry 'workers Saturday. That evening, the volun­ teers were treated to dinner out at the local restaurant of their choice, compliments of the Nashville Village Council. President Christiansen reminds property owners to keep the new saplings watered until they get a foothold. Hopefully the trees will survive for as many decades as Nashville’s ancient maples. And Martha and Virgil Pratt plan to return to Nash­ ville next year, on their 31st anniversary, to see how the project by two youths em­ ployed under the Youth Conservation Improvement Program of the Mid­ Michigan Employment and Training Consortium and was responsible for all the graphic art which decorates the interior of the structure. The youths also painted church pews formerly used in Nashville’s 1881 Methodist Church for seating in the center. The pews were donated by a local resident. “This building looks terrific,” said John Martinoff, executive director of the METC, addressing the Conf, page 1-1 — Maple Valley voters say “NO” again to school tax hike Maple Valley School District voters have again said no to a proposed threemill operational increase. An even 1,200 voters flocked to the polls Monday to defeat the proposal 830361. There were nine spoiled ballots. This is the second time in less than four months that the local voters have rejected the proposal. In a June 9 election, the same proposal was defeated 536­ 354. A citizens committee supporting the millage request led a successful petition drive to get the issue back on the ballot for the second vote at Mon- day’s special election. “We’ll have to go back and review what (money) we have to work with, said Siipt. Carroll Wolff, following Monday’s election. Nearly $327,000 was slashed from the 1980-81 school budget following the June defeat. The proposed three mill increase would have generated approximately $254,000. The last operational millage increase at Maple Valley was in 1974. The district currently operates on 22.3 mills of which 14 have been approved by voters and 8.3 allocated by the county. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, October 1, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News With the death of George B. Dean last Wednesday, Nashville lost one of her few remaining links with the past. At 96 years of age and with a keen memory of tales he heard as a child, George prided himself on being able to recall nearly 100 years of history. To the best of our knowledge, George was Nashville’s oldest native son still residing in the village. (Both Sylvester Van Horn and Mrs. Emily Hafner are older, but neither was born here.) George was bom and raised in Maple Grove Township, where as a child he attended McKelvey Country School. Later, he drove a horse and buggy into Nashville daily to attend high school, graduating with the Class of 1902. George furthered his education at University of Michigan and Tri-State College at Angola, Indiana. In 1909, he went West and found employment with Southern Pacific Railroad in the steam engineering department. Later, he worked as a dynamo tender for Southern California Edison Company. He was also involved with several government reclaimation projects before returning to Nashville in 1925 to help care for his aging If you did not receive our pick one up in the store. Nashville Hardware and Sporting Goods Inc. parents. Later, George secured a job as a standards engineer with the Pontiac Division of General Motors. Throughout his long life, George maintained an in­ terest in the world about him — particularly in the field of politics. He carried on a steady stream of correspondence with many individuals, a goodly number of them being elected officials. Always seeking to expand his horizons, George was a familiar site in the reference room at Putnam Public Library. He often walked downtown from his Reed Street home. George was one of the early advocates of establishing a local COA Site program which now offers daily noon meals and transportation for Nashville area senior citizens. Until the last few weeks when he had been confined at Barry County Medical Care. Facility, George had been a regular attendant at the COA Site. Recently failing rapidly in health, he was rushed to Pennock Hospital from BCMCF on Sunday and passed away Wednesday. George has no immediate family since he never married. He is survived by two nephews and one niece, and will be missed by a host of friends and neighbors. Another recent death that will be sad news to many local readers was that of Mrs. Mary Walton, who passed away Sept. 19 at a Kalamazoo nursing home where she had been a resident a short time. We understand that previously she had lived in a similar facility at Plainwell. Mrs. Walton was 96. For many years, she taught English, These are the days to look neat, trim and Our Stylists will create a whole new image for you for Fall. The Mirrors image 4M6 mhuom iwaae Beauty and Barber Shop '11 N._Main Nashville (517) 852-9192 By Susan Hinckley American Literature, Latin many years as a missionary and Speech rat '^Nashville to Africa provided a number High School. Ib addition, she of delightful accounts had an a*ctive part in published in earlier editions organizing ^declination of the old Nashville News, a contests, acted in an ad­ forerunner of the Maple visory capacity for the Valley News. Now, Edith is a school library, and had faithful reader of the MVN many successful class plays and says she enjoys keeping attributed to her excellent in touch through items in this direction. Mrs. Walton was column and other local educated at Michigan State stories. The News is a wellTeachers College (now circulated paper at the Clark Eastern Michigan Home, where several Nash­ University) at Ypsilanti. ville folks now reside. While Prior to locating in Nash­ here for the recent ville, she had taught at celebration, Miss Parks was Adrian, East Jordan, a sguest at the home of Ed Calumet, Lake City, and and Edna Smith of Nash­ Dimondale. She was a ville. member of the Alpha Sigma Attending a recent birTau. Although we were. thday supper at the home of unable to secure exact in­ Mr. and Mrs. Clarence formation at the time of this Spidel of Nashville were Mr. report, we believe Mrs. and Mrs. Gene Spidel and Walton taught here starting Bill; Mr. and Mrs. Gary in the 1930’s and retired after Spidel and Jodi; and Mrs. about thirty years service. Sharon Baldwin and Tracy We understand that Mrs. and Angel Carpenter, all Walton is survived by a local. The occasion was in grandson and a grand­ honor of the birthdays of daughter. After cremation, Gene and Gary, which oc­ the remains were to be curred on Sept. 18 and 20, buried at Grand Rapids. respectively. The Cloverleaf Class of After 14 yearn as an em­ Nashville United Methodist ployee of the local flower Church will meet at 1:30 shop, now called Nashville p.m. Thursday, October 2, at Flowers & Jewelry and the Community House. Co­ owned by Vernon and Shirley hostesses for the event are Curtis, Mrs. Edna Edwards Mrs. Eliza Emery and Mrs. has retired. She began Fern Hawblitz, both of Nash­ working in the business ville. while it was still owned by The Nashville Garden Club the Dingmans and continued will meet Tuesday, October working through ownership 7, at the home of Mrs. Jackie by the Jack DeGroots and, Austin at 6515 Assyria Road. later, Donald and Elaine Members are to bring items Leonard. Now, Edna hopes for auction at the 2 p.m. to take life easy and spend gathering. Election of of­ her leisure time teaching silk ficers will be held. Mrs. flower art at her home in Gunda Pennock and Mrs. Nashville. Marguerite Ackett, both of Mrs. Gunda Pennock of Nashville, will act as cO­ Nashville attended a recent hostesses for the occasion. grocery shower for her The Lepard Family of grandson, David Knowles Lansing will perform gospel and his fiancee, Tammy, music at Sunday morning who will be married October services, October 5th, at the 25. He is the son of Randy Assembly of God in Nash­ and Nancy Knowles, and the ville. event was held at their home Nashville’s recent Harvest ontJun Lake. Also helping to Festival was a homecoming host the shower was David’s event for many individuals. sister, Mrs. Karen Allerding T\yo whom we had the honor of Hastings. of meeting during the A Pony Express Break­ festivities were Mrs. fast, set for 7:30 a.m. Sun­ Georgia Bassett Carter of St. day, October 5, at the, Johns and Miss Edith Parks, Community House of the now a resident of Clark -Nashville United Methodist Memorial Home in Grand Church will kick off the Rapids. The Bassett family congregation’s Stewardship lived on Durkee Street, on Program for 1981. Mrs. Nashville’s south side, in the Norman (tfyla) Stanton of home now occupied by Mr. rural Dowling is chair­ and Mrs. Gerald Shoup. Miss person for the campaign. Parks, whose family lived Several Nashville folks are several years on Reed hospitalized, as of this Street, needs no introduction writing. Mrs. Helen Furlong to most local readers. Her was taken to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids after being stricken last Monday. We understand a sort of paralysis of her legs occurred due to artery blockage in her neck. She is expected to undergo surgery soon to correct the condition. The address there is 1840 Wealthy S.E., 49056. Nash­ ville residents admitted to Pennock Hospital in Hastings last week included Mrs. Gene (Shirley) Mater, suffering diabetic com­ plications, and Mrs. Vico (Azalia) Spidel, for tests. Mrs. Caroline Jones was confined at Pennock over Harvest Festival weekend due to muscle spasms, but returned home Monday. Please remember to cheer those who are ill with a card, letter or call. Local readers will also be interested to learn that Rev. Mark Matter, a former minister at the old Evangelical United Brethern Church in Nashville, recently had bypass surgery at Blodgett Hospital^ in Grand Rapids. He now lives at Reed City. Rev. Matter pastored here back in the 1960’s. A tiny son was born Sunday, Sept. 20, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo to Mr. and Mrs. Rick Mc­ Donald of Potterville. She is the former Sherry Augustine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Augustine of Nashville. Arriving several weeks early and weighing only 3 lbs. 6,ozs., the little lad is doing well but must remain a while in Bronson’s Neo-Natal Unit. Mother is also fine and was expected home shortly. The baby has Notice of Public Hearing in accordance with Act 183 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, and Article Vlll-R of the Eaton County Rural Zoning Ordinance, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Eaton County Planning Commission on October 8, 1980 at 8:00 *p.m. in the Eaton County Courthouse, Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, Michigan. The following request a Temporary Use Permit to place a mobile home: Mary Joan Harwood on the West side of Bradley Road between Lamie Hwy. and Kinsel Hwy. Section 36, Vermontville Twp. Ronald J. Musser on the North side of Lake Hwy. between Round Lake Rd. and Brown Rd. Section 3., Vermontville Twp. AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. A.M. Worship ..9:15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7.-30 p.m. ST. CYRIL CATHOUC CHURCHUNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ... 11 Evening Worship .. 7 Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 a.m. HASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. AM Service......... 11 a.m. a.m. PM Service.......... 7 p.m. p.m Wed. Service 7 p.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville REV. J. G. BOOMER PASTOR MARVIN POTTER 110 South Main, Vermontville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Church School . \.. 9:30 a.m.Sunday: Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship......... 7 p.m. Fellowship Time After Wednesday Evening Worship. Worship._____... 7 p.m. REV. DAVE FLEMING 219 Washington St., Nashville CHURCH OF THE HAZARENE REV. LEONARD PUTNAM FIRST COHGREGATIOHAL CHURCH TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting. 7 p.m. Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Holy Day Masses Sunday School ..11 a.m., ('/» mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday.............. 6 p.m Sunday School .. 10 a.m. the evening before Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m Morning Service . 11 a.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI Evening Service .. 7 p.m. REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH North State, Nashville been named Michael David. In addition to his maternal grandparents, Don and Shirlie Augustine, the new arrival is blessed with two sets of maternal great­ grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. George Augustine' arid Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Brumm, all of Nashville. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arnold McDonald of Potterville. Congratulations to all! Still confined at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek, at the time of this report, was George Augustine of Nash­ ville. He has been a patient there about five weeks now, receiving oxygen and treatment for a respiratory condition. George is making steady progress and may be home before long. We all wish him a very speedy recovery. Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville was in Lansing last Monday to see her doctor, and there she received goodword about her recent recovery from hip surgery necessitated by a fall earlier this year. Mrs. Becker was taken to Lansing by her granddaughter and family, Glenda and Roger Hardenburg of Eagle. A Tuesday caller last week on Fred and Marguerite Ackett of Nashville was her granddaughter, Tina Hillard of rural Charlotte. The United Methodist Women will meet Wed­ nesday, October 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Betty Willett of Lake Odessa lost six and onequarter pounds in one week to be named top weekly weight loss winner when Rev. Richard Wadsworth Sunday School .... 10 a.m. Sunday: Morning Worship . 11 a.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting... 7 p.m. Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. PASTOR RANDY REED REV. MOLLY TURNER �S>LvJ t*N®J *N®n J jLj. k .’ \ k. ^u, ^?tbou ^tbW ?tbou #W s?* ilJ’S S *’’lllit ••"bon 5,MBr®son S»|i Si Si “iitkifc. nj ^Stjj. y B W Sherry •» •»U tofokta MbH ! AspKne ^»?ai l*r] ]E, K •f£rj i-kfc^ PJiiifcdirt I ta most BW( !i Brasi's Mssld I Mede b WrMi® «ejected !• I* UHd tyi fcWbi iwolMilicbj once0 “99*94966 M, o$ amended, ail ft lie Edon County Win i.MEISHEREMt wring will be held byh wiingCommissiononOol 8.-OOp.m.'inlheEdonCoi e Independence Wd Mkhigon. ring request a Tempaa|i Jocea mobile home: Harwood on theWei':; kxI between lomielH1 ,$ecto%^' Musser on lb between^1'*' i*5ectiwM < God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. That week, the total group weight loss reached a high tally of 56‘2 lbs., with many of the participants dropping from four to six pounds in seven days. Vern and Alice Marshall of rural Nashville were recent Sunday callers on Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades of Nash­ Ville. Houseguests of Mrs. Elsie Ramsey during Nashville’s recent Harvest Festival were her brother and wife, Bruce and Anne Quayle of Columbus, Ohio. They arrived on Thursday and stayed until Monday. Friday morning, in honor of Mr. Quayle’s birthday, he and his wife and Mrs. Ramsey and her son, Glen Ramsey of Dowling, had breakfast at the Village Inn in Nashville. Friday evening, the visitors enjoyed accompanying Mrs. Ramsey to the turkey supper at the United Methodist Church and both Friday and Saturday attended various festival events. Saturday evening, Mrs. Ramsey and v her guests drove to Dowling to have dinner with Glen and his wife, Marilyn, then^all went to Battle Creek for an evening of entertainment at Green’s. During the Quayles’ stay, Elsie’s daughter and son-in-law, Claudette and Ted Myers of Charlotte, were callers at the Ramsey home. Sunday, Elsie and her guests enjoyed dinner at the Tick Tock Restaurant near Hastings. A Harvest Festival weekend visitor at the home of Leonard-and Veda Shull of Nashville was her granddaughter^Lisa Guy of Battle Creek. The Golden Agers of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet for a noon potluck dinner Friday, October 10, at the Com­ munity House. The local United Fund drive will be kicked-off Wednesday, October 1, with a 9:30 a.m. coffee hour at the Community House of the Nashville United Methodist Church. Speaker for the occasion will be William Herbst of Grand Haven, who represents the Michigan United Way of Lansing. Steve Knight of rural Nashville was honored last Wednesday evening with a surprise birthday party at the home of Sandy and Steven Priddy of Nashville. Present in addition to the Priddy family were Mr. Knight’s wife, Joan, and their children; Mrs. Larry Corkwell and daughter, Becky; Laureen Thompson; Sharon Beech; Bud Furlong; The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday. October 1. 1980 — Page 3 Cathy and Rick Vessecchia; Fred Harkness; Arnold Conklin; and Vivian and Don Conner, all local. Mrs. Gunda Pennock of Nashville recently moved from her house into an apartment at Maple Valley Arms on Lentz St. Taking up residence in the former home of Mrs. Pennock on S. Clark Rd. were Mr. and Mrs. La?y Matson and family of Nashville. October is a special month at the Nashville Baptist Church. Many exciting activities are planned. Complete details appear in a story elsewhere in this issue of the News. Ass’t. Pastor Don Roscoe reports that he was very pleased, with the results of the recent 10,000-kilometer Harvest Run which he co­ chaired with Tom Oleson, and extends thanks to all who helped make the race such a success. Despite a drizzling rain early Satur­ day, 159 runners par­ ticipated. Pastor Roscoe rates the 6.2-mile route one of the better courses offered in area runs and predicts continued success with the event, which has grown steadily since its 1977 debut. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nash­ ville recently spent an en­ joyable weekend visiting their son, Darwin, and family at Cadillac. They went north Thursday af­ ternoon. Friday, Clarence and Darwin attended a Father-Son banquet at the Independent Bible Church. While the men were at that event, Margaret and Dar­ win’s wife, Norma, and children were guests of Norma’s sister, Patty Beebe of rural Marian, for supper. Saturday, the Reids all at­ tended a cookout at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Wendall Hijenk of Cadillac. The event was staged by the In­ dependent Bible Church and featured end-of-season vegetables brought by varioys families and cooked in a large copper boiler outdoors. Sunday, the Clarence Reids and Darwin Reids all had dinner with Norma’s sister, Jackie, her husband, Steve, and children of rural Marian-. The Clarence Reids returned home Monday and had lunch in Hastings at the home of Anetta and Dave Tredinnick. In the evening, the Reids had supper with Vernon and Joann Reid and children, Michelle and Gregg, in Charlotte. The occasion was in honor of Gregg’s 8th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid were in Battle Creek last Wednesday to visit his Nine join Nashville Cub ScoutsNine boys joined the Cub Scouts of Pack 3176 at Family Night on September 18. A total of 33 Cub Scouts and 19 Webelos are in this year’s program. The new boys are Mickey Shilton, Darold Cheeseman, Mike Hoekstra, Lewis Guernsey, Eric Eberley, Paul Boldrey, Troy TenEyck, Scott Knoll, and Roy Stein. The Cubs were shown a movie of this summer’s campout. Our thanks to Don Steinbrecker for loaning us his films. Because Pack 3176 is sister, Mrs. Ethel Shaver, who is seriously ill at Leila Hospital. Tuesday evening, the Darwin Reid family arrived from Cadillac and with the Clarence Reids attended the funeral Wednesday of Mrs. Elenor Tyler in Charlotte. Her daughter, Karen, is married to the Clarence Reid’s son, Darrel, of Kalamo. without a Cubmaster, several members of the Pack Committee explained the different scouting ac­ tivities to the parents, They were also asked to help find a new cubmaster and an awards chairman. If anyone is interested in working with boys in either of the two positions, please contact Sharon Bishop at 852­ 0716. The boys in Webelos will be led by Jack Schaub and assisted by Ken Mead, Jr. The Cub Scout Dens have several new and returning leaders. Den One leader is Sandy Schaub who will be assisted by Sylvia Fisher. Both have had previous experience in den leader­ ship. Terry & Judy Lancaster will lead Den Two. They are new den leaders who will be assisted by their son Mark who is in his second year of scouting. Returning to lead Den Three is Dennis Priddy who will be assisted by Deidra Sprinkle. Mrs. Sprinkle worked in scouting in Florida. Linda Boldrey will lead Den Four and is new to scouting. The Cub Scouts will soon be selling popcorn, as they have done for several years. There will be a paper drive November 5 and a semi­ truck trailer will be parked at the site of the old mill by the river so papers can be dropped of after school on November 4 and 5. If you have papers you would like picked up on Stock Up Now for Winter «I j 0 With Potatoes, Onions, Apples and Squash. We also have Cider by the 5> . *P ME glass or gallon. Your container... $1.59. Our container... *1.79. I0o.t 0“ At Both Stores < Country Corners I1H JP1 10$ M-66 and State Rd. or 119 North Main Nashville / e<) e FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan ■ Eaton Rapids, Michigan ■ Olivet, Michigan November 5, please contact a Cub Scout or Sharon Bishop at 852-0716. An outdoor pack meeting has been planned for October 16 in Putnam Park at 7:00. A Halloween party is being planned for later in the month. ACTION-ADS CONKLIN CIDER MILL OPENS: Custom pressing Monday thru Saturday. Fresh cidar for sale. 5100 W. Gresham Hwy. Ph. 726-0127, Vermontville, (tfn) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 1. 1980 — Page 4 Temperance activities were strong in early local history Oldtimers have long concurred that early Nash­ ville was a town of busy sawmills and boisterous saloons. Main Street brawls were a common sight, especially on pay day. “The principal business of that period was very very wet, there being at least eight saloons,” wrote the lateEthel Parrish Stansell in a reminiscense published in the Nashville News in 1955. The author noted that there were at least three saloons still thriving when she was a small child. “These three were notorious,” added Mrs. Stansell, “and fond mamas, sending small daughters to the store, always sent them on their way with this ad­ monition: And remember, don’t go on THAT side of the street (where the saloons were located).” The writer recalled that the saloons were so blatantly notorious that the respec- table matrons of the com­ munity wrecked one establishment and kept the proprietor cowering in a locked room for days. Temperance efforts in the village may even predate the printed word here. The Nashville News was founded in October 1873, and early items indicate an active anti­ saloon movement close to that time. “A goodly number of men of the town met at the M. E, Church Tuesday night and organized a Gentlemen’s Temperance League, to aid the ladies in their attempt to drive the saloons from town,” advised the News in the first week of May 1874. “In the heat of the liquor discussion, the crying need for a new school seems to have been forgotten,” lamented Editor Orno Strong who pushed hard for better educational facilities, an organized fire department and other community im- provements for Nashville. A feisty 19-year-old of slight build (an early ac­ count indicates he stood 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 135 lbs.), Strong seemed also to advocate a pro-temperance stand in his writings. The young editor not only took Nashville to task for the evils of intemperance, he frequently aimed sharp jabs at neighboring towns. In March 1876, Strong labled it a “disgrace to the county” that Hastings, “a burg of 2,000 inhabitants, supports 14 saloons.” He wrote in June 1876 of journeying on Saturday to the county seat, where he counted more than 200 teams at noon time. “We noted a couple whiskey fights in progress on Jefferson Street,” added Strong. “This thoroughfare contains a score or more of drinking holes and averages a fight or two a day.” Strong also kept tabs on Vermontville, a dry town which came near to having its first beer saloon in early July 1876. However, a group of citizens got wind of the move to license such a place, secured 125 signatures on a petition objecting to the proposal, and presented their case to the village council. “It now appears Ver­ montville will try another century without a saloon,” quipped Strong. By June 1880, Strong was being sought as a speaker for Nashville’s Red Ribbon Reform Club. The editor gave a brief talk that month on the subject, “Sowing Wild Oats.” The local reform club had been organized more than three years earlier. “Prof. Dickey of Hastings will be here tonight with a couple of loads of reformed drunkards, to hold a grand The former Christian Church (now Trinity Gospel) on temperance meeting in the Washington St. at Queen became the scene of many opera house, advised the temperance meetings, starting in 1880. Earlier sessions News in February 1877. had been held at the local opera house, the council Following the professor’s chambers, and in the sanctuary built by the Baptist appearance, the club was Society in 1877 (now St. Cyril Catholic Church) on State organized with 136 men St. at Maple. signing the pledge. James elected old, is on her final speaking ofNashville, with upwards of McGraw was president; Milton Flaharty, tour and her appearance thirty members taking the The Women’s secretary; C. H. Brady, should not be missed by pledge. financial secretary; and anyone in or near Nash- Christian Temperance Union had been organized in Nash­ William Jones, treasurer. ville.” Close to 300 persons ville in the late winter of The next month, the Nash­ ville club held a mass heeded that advice, and 1877, and two years later the were making meeting at Vermontville attended the lecture by the ladies and, as a result, a Red outspoken black abolitionist. headlines. “At the meeting of the By August 1878, the NashRibbon group was formed there with a membership 100 ville Reform Club was village council Tuesday “Temperance publishing periodically what night 39 indignant women, strong. Rallies and Red Ribbon Club Strong described as a “spicy members of the W. C. T. U., meetings are the order of the little newspaper, called the invaded the chambers and day throughout the county,” Nashville Radiator, devoted demanded that the village noted the News in March to the cause of temperance fathers look into the matter 1877. Within weeks, strong and literature in general.” of the bakery selling hard New quarters for the club cider,” announced the News. active clubs had been organized in Nashville, were secured in early 1879, “President (William) Killen Hastings, Middleville and which prompted Strong to assured the ladies in a loud Woodland. print this humorous com­ voice that such things, if they “Hurrah for the Red ment: “The Red Ribbon have been going on, will be Ribbon Reform Clubs,” Club has moved their stopped at once.” In 1880 Christian Church commented Editor Strong in meetings to the council April. “Town Meeting Day rooms next door to the (present-day Trinity Gospel) this year was a quiet and village jail, where they will became the scene of many orderly occasion throughout have ample opportunity to mass meetings of the tem­ the county, in contrast to practice upon the drunks perance movement. Even other years, when whiskey who all toofrequently.can be children became involved in has flowed like water and found spending the night the effort, with formation of a special Blue Ribbon Club fights have marred the day.”there.” The local group fitted up a A few months later, the for the little ones. Concern for the welfare of reading room in Nashville club made arrangements to and raised money by staging use the new sanctuary built youths was a prime goal of various theatrical produc-in 1877 by the Baptist Society early reform groups. “Plans tions at the newly-built opera (the church is the present- are underway to provide a house owned by Elihu day St. Cyril’s Catholic). reading room for use of the Chipman. Ten Nights in a Often, as many as five young men of the community Barroom and The Fruits of visiting speakers appeared during the coming winter the Wine Cup were just two in one week before the clubx months,” observed the News of the successful 1878 When Prof. M. I. Fanning in November 1880. “This is productions. Editor Strong of Ann Arbor began a series the work of the local Tem­ did note, however, that the of temperance lectures in perance Union, designed to first show was somewhat Nashville in January 1880, keep our young men away disrupted by a “rowdy, some thirty persons signed from saloons and gambling drunken gang” from Ver ­ the pledge. And there were places.” Ver-the montville. side benefits. The reform movement Soon, the local temperance “Esquire (Elihu) Chipman survived a century of local effort expanded. is chock-full of reform,” history, growing even “A Pink Ribbon Club for noted Strong, “and has stronger during the “local young ladies has been renounced tabacco, which he option” issue of 1908 and the organized in Hastings and has used the last 30 years.” Prohibition era. And today, another is to be attempted About the time of Fan- Nashville is still the scene of. here,” noted the News. “The ning’s appearance, a new an occasional meeting of the members pledge themselves Red Ribbon Club was formed Barry County Chapter of the not to associate with any in. the Hosmer district north W. C. T. U. man who at any time uses alcholic beverages.” A short time later, the new group changed their name to the Young Ladies’ Literary Union, but their goals Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties remained the same. The Nashville Reform OFFERING COMPLETE... WATER WELL Club continued to make DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE great strides, leasing Chipman’s opera house on a RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM permanent basis for weekly (We service submersible pumps) „ meetings and outstanding GRAVEL wells lectures. At least once, a A SPECIALTY celebrity appeared. Dick Ewing - Owner “The gifted and renowned 726-0088 colored speaker, Sojourner Truth, has been secured to WE VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE speak Sunday evening, May EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI 5,,” informed the News in 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN 1878. “This remarkable former slave, now 101 years STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 EWING WELL DRILLING Sojourner ojournerrut,oormersavewoecameanoutspoenaotonst,unTruth, o former slave who became an outspoken abolitionist, un­ doubtedly was the most renowned speaker ever to lecture in Nashville to the local temperance group. She was reported to be 101 years old when she appeared at the local opera house in May 1878. Sojourner is buried at Battle Creek where she died in 1883.. She moved there just a few years after this photo with President Lincoln was taken at Washington in 1864. Born Isabella Baumfree, a slave in Ulster County, New York, she adopted her new name as she began preaching and traveling in the mid-1840’s. (This photo is loaned, courtesy of Mrs Marguerite Wilson whose mother, Mary Sackett, bought it at the Upton Ave Methodist Church during Sojourner's Battle Creek days.) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 1, I960 — Page 5 National 4-H Week emphasizes "Expanding Horizons &S$L By Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent “Expanding Horizons” is the theme being used to observe National 4-H Week, October 5-11. The theme challenges members to seek new knowledge, acquire life skills and build on personal strength. The 4-H emblem is a green four-leaf clover with a white “H” on each leaf, symbolizing Head, Heart, Hands and Health. More than five-million young people throughout the nation, age nine to nineteen, participate in 4-H through organized clubs, special interest groups, nutrition education programs, television series, short-term activities and camping. There is room for adults in 4­ H too. Be a volunteer leader and join the 500,000 teens and adults who share life skills with youth. From member to teen leader, to adult volunteer - 4-H helps'develop life skills and goals in youth. It is the nation’s largest out- of-school educational program. Parent program. cooperation and par­ 4-H involves young people ticipation in 4-H is given high everywhere and emphasizes priority. 4-H is youth and learn-by-doing projects. 4-H adults learning and sharing has something for everyone - together. from projects that involve In Eaton County ap­ individual and family proximately 1400 young resources, leisure education people are enrolled in 4-H. and cultural arts to animals There are over 350 adult and poultry, energy, volunteer leaders and 140 machines and equipment. 4­ teen leaders working H is dedicated to the pursuit through 71 clubs. Without the of happiness. What makes help of these volunteers, 4-H with youth happy? would not be possible. While Something they can call the Eaton County their own - a 4-H project. The Cooperative Extension list of 4-H projects is endless. Service 4-H Staff coordinates 4-H projects workshops and programs and activities and other activities are chances provides training and to explore a career, to ex­ resource materials, it is the pand knowledge and to grow volunteer leaders who toward adulthood. That is provide the vital link to the pursuit of happiness for a youth. Volunteers also serve boy or girl. Kids like 4-H on the Eaton County 4-H because it allows them to Council, which deals with learn new skills, have fun at county wide issues and 4-H the same time, and develops programs, as well as on a sense of pride and project planning or responsbility. developmental comhiittees. The whole family can get In 1980, over 1000 Eaton involved through the County members participated in arts, crafts, and hobby project areas; 702 had animal projects; 418 were in the personal appearance A weekly report from - HJ *5* ERNEST NASH *"^11 "*«*■ State Representative ^Ktte '■WilJe^ 5«hii tit, ffiujjj 2 a? IS!, asaredlhelafeiii ■h t® Wttasiifej; tel Rita nd their shflsdai«’ ketmtil lalWfetei »li the preait-daylniyii tityiil became the seen 6 My to mssMgij i M pa# ml gfronbe chikhnbetEieim fe night tefcnife i spill BitH ater. fit seUiii □ary fait lorteftui Corahttfii ytgihsnsi|H| K forty ahtttaff1 e preset *nnnWl CathoSci.reading rook®'' as five five. yompirfis appeared dng the kH' Mfc'W ifedt. Mfc'W^ in Strata^ .FafflS fcwti^ Hseries *perateWa dies in kpj kpjjM'1 ary 1ft ns sped freak®4’ isetae fei#' srid1*1, Cfapoan W?'£l rtfor®. and W I*iF bchh1e" I*F1" PIMj <» M<1*' » M statti 1 REGISTER - VOTE! - This is the final week to register to vote in the November 4 election: the last day is October 6. You can resgister at your city or township clerk’s office, or at any one of 200 statewide Secretary of State branch offices. WELFARE HIGH - Welfare caseloads for August con­ tinued to set new records: 233,700 ADC caseloads, 1'5.4 percent higher than August of 1979; 355,388 Food Starfip cases, 36.2 percent higher, and 91,750 General Assistance caseloads, 73.4 percent higher than last year. CARPET LOTTERY - Carpet removed from the House Chambers last year has been cut into pieces containing either a Michigan map or a coat of arms and will be sold through a public lottery to be held on November 20. Write to my Lansing office for details. BUDGET WORK - Work has continued on the final bills necessary to complete a state budget for the 1980-81 fiscal year which begins October 1. This has been a very difficult task this year due to sharply-reduced state revenues and increased costs for welfare and unemployment. Some major spending cuts have had to be made to keep the total budget balanced at $4.7 billion. UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS - Back in the House is HB 5606, which was radically changed in the Senate so that it would increase unemployment benefits an estimated $250 million but only make minimal changes in existing provisions which add to the cost of doing business in Michigan. The bill will either be amended in conference committee or vetoed by the Governor. COMMERCE CHOICES - The State Chamber of Com­ merce has gone on record as opposed to all three tax-change proposals on the November ballot: Proposals A, C and D. The Chamber contends that passage of any one of them could hurt Michigan’s ability to attract new business. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - Now in the Senate is HB 5542, which would prohibit the sale, to anyone under 19, of smoking materials such as cigarettes and smoking paraphernalia such as “roach clips”, papers, and “bongs” (water pipes), all commonly used to smoke marijuana. FERRY TAIL - The C&O carferry service between Ludington and Milwaukee will end this week as the state’s $770,000 subsidy runs out. The State Transportation Com­ mission reluctantly decided to end the subsidy due to the continuing budget crisis. School night for Cub Scouting ‘a success Headquarted in Grand Rapids, the West Michigan Shores Council, Boy Scouts of America, one of eleven Michigan Boy Scout of America Councils par­ ticipating in partnership with 1887 elementary schools, gained 1,363 new Cub Scouts during a one night event called “School Night for Cub Scouting”. Enthusiastic third, fourth, and fifth grade boys and their parents attended the registration program at 181 schools throughout the western Michigan Council’s 12 county service area to learn about the family benefits of the Cub Scout Program. Council “School Night” Chairman, Richard Bandy, Director of Grand Rapids Public Elementary Schools, stated the evening was successful, since the new boys increased Cub enrollment by 22 percent and that an unexpected 609 adults volunteered as Pack leaders and helpers. He also indicated that the “School Night” was held at 1887 schools throughout the state and that early results indicated that some 11,905 boys had joined Cub Scouts during the “School Night” meetings. Bandy added that the School Night program was only the kickoff for the 1980 fall Cub and Boy Scout Mr. Jacoby — — Ron Tobias The Thornapple General Store in Nashville cele­ brated its first birthday recently when the village hosted thousands of people for its annual Harvest Festival. Kathy Kueffner of Vermontville (right) was the winner of the large Kentucky-hills pottery cat, given by the store in a drawing. Shown with her are Storekeeper Carolyn Dimmers and Kathy's son Mark. Mrs. Dimmers said Kathy was a delighted winner, saying, "This is the first time I've ever won anything!” The winning ticket for the ceramic feline was drawn by Starlett Hecker of Williamsburg. She is the daugh­ ter-in-law of Bill and Mary Hecker of Nashville. (Maple valley News photo by Virginia Alles) BARN KITS... ON SALE FOR FALL! - Do-it-Yourself PRE-CUT & numbered Different Styles & Sizes Available — Starting at,.. PLUS TAX Build it TODAY, ... use it for all the tomorrows to come LIL'CARRIAGE HOUSE HOMETOWN YOUR FULL SERVICE Couldn't you through your adult Kids are No. 1 roundup. Boys interested in becoming a Scout can obtain more information from local Packs and Troops, or through the Scout Service Center, 1935 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids, 49505 (616­ 363-3828). Thornapple General Store celebrates 1st anniversary MEMBER Association • Founded 1885 education program set up some refresher courses in General Math and Business for our School Board? t^You know simple things like 2 - 2 = 0, not 2! A business has to have priorities like in education. project, 312 participated in the foods project; and 205 learned more about hor­ ticulture and floriculture projects. Members enrolled in a total of 85 different project areas. Many of the 4-H clubs in Eaton County are presently reorganizing and planning for the 1981 4-H year and accepting new members and leaders. You can become involved in 4-H by contacting a local leader or the Cooperative. Extension Office at 543-2310. Several interested youth, along with an adult or two may also start a new club. There are also many “Friends of 4-H” - individuals, civic groups and businesses who support the 4-H program in many dif­ ferent ways. Approximately 40,000,000 Americans from all walks of life have been involved in 4-H at some point in their lives. Seeking knowledge, learning skills, meeting challenges ... 4-H offers young people a world of opportunity in becoming responsible adults. 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. Subscrip'ion rates. $7.50 per year Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. LUMBER YARD DELIVERING ■ PLANNING ■ ESTIMATING - SAVING Call and Compare...852-O882 In Nashville -1 block East on the tracks �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 1. 1980 — Page 6 Nashville’s sewer service rate jumps to pay local bond issue “apparent low bidders” in January. Construction on the project the July bid-opening were had been expected to start in subsequently disqualified. late summer, but it has been When the contracts were held up due to a question on later awarded to bidders who met the MBE the federal Miniority had Business Enterprises con­ specifications, protests were tractor qualification. This lodged by some contractors has temporarily stalled who allegedly had not paperwork on the more than -properly shown how they 80 percent state and federal would meet the MBE grants which will help pay requirement. All subfor the system. Based on sequently dropped their federal guidelines, at least 12 challenges except one. The percent minority-owned and operated businesses must be employed as sub-contractors by contractors on the Nash­ ville project. Some bidders on the At a special meeting of the project failed to show how tljey would comply with the Maple Valley Board of regulation, officials said, Education held Tuesday, and the result was that September 16; members approved the millage levy for the 1980-81 school year. However, this amount could For all your Insurance Needs be revised pending the outcome of the special See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM election scheduled for September 29, but it was necessary to file these levies with township officials. The school district will be levying 22.2244 mills for operational purposes amounting to $1,027,816.20 based upon a state equalized valuation of $46,247,197. The valuation of the school district last. year was $40,946,831 with an operational millage levy of 22.1780 mills. The variance in amount of mills levied results from the differencem the rollback factor applied under the Headlee amend­ ment. Nashville’s municipal sewer users will note a big jump in their September service billing, to be mailed October 1. The $9.05 per month in­ crease represents the first step the village must take to pay its share of a $4.8 million sewer expansion program approved by voters last year. Village officials concede the increase will not be a popular move, since not a shovelful of earth has yet been turned on the project, but the village is obligated to start collecting additional funds to be able to meet payments on a local bond issue. The decision to enact the increase now was made by the village council last Teresa Jones decision is now in the hands of the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Bruce Kuffer, regional consultant with William & Works, engineers on the project, told Nashville, of­ ficials Thursday that the issue may be resolved within a few weeks and con­ struction might begin in November or December. Contractors who received the awards recently ex- tended their bids for 90 days, until Dec. 1. “The intentions of the regulations are good,” said Kuffer, “but it is sometimes difficult and time-consuming to get the MBE regulations administered properly.” Meanwhile, Nashville sewer users will begin paying the increased base rate, which represents the .minimum charge on the new system. On March 1, 1981, sewer users will start paying an increased commodity charge, reflecting the new sewer usage rate based on gallonage of water con­ sumption at each meter. That rate will be $1.66 per 1,000 gallons. Village officials have said the new system should be at a 10 percent completion stage when the commodity charge is added. School board approves millage levy, subject to revision Norma Viele The following board Geary; professional study, committees were approved Elam Rockwell, Wilbur for the 1980-81 school year: Marsh; transportation, building and grounds, Russell Geary, Wilbur Russell Geary, Elam Rock­ Marsh, Elam Rockwell; and well, Wayne Cogswell; finance, Robert Dormer, negotiations, Fred Corkins, Fred Corkins, Wilbur Marsh. Virginia Fox, Russell Geary The board members ap(alternate); policy, Robert proved the employment of Dormer, Wayne Cogswell; Hildred Peabody on a part­ athletic council, Virginia time basis after October 1 to Fox, Wayne Cogswell; coordinate the special personnel, Robert Donner, education program. Robert Fred Corkins, RussellDormer voted nay. Nashville VFW 8260 & Auxiliary Penny Supper SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4th • ROAST PORK and DRESSING • PORCUPINE MEATBALLS Serving... 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Chairman ... LEONA DECKER . The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Trumble Agency THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, an emmy award winning TV special as seen on the CBS television network, will be shown at Nashville Baptist Church, every Sunday', starting October 5, at 11 a.m. Produced for television by i^Iuto-Owners Insurance L/feHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main, Vermontville Ph.(517)7260634 Visit my Renk test plot and see for yourself that... Renk means results. My test plot is located at: Ionia and Gresham Highway CITIZENS ELEVATOR 870 S. Main Vermontville The debt retirement millage was set at 1.61 mills amounting to $74,146.53. The State Department of Education . has notified school officials that the school district will not be receiving any funds through the state aid act to apply toward the payment of principal and interest which would lower the 1980 levy. The state aid act hasn’t been approved and any funds received would be used to reduce the district’s obligation in the 1981-82 school year. Last year the school district received $42,214 to apply toward payment of principal and interest on bond debt. The application was in the amount of $36,699 this year. The original bond issue- in 1963 was in the amount of $1,420,000, and the balance June 30, 1980 was $745,000. 726-0514 the Children’s Television Workshop, the film version of THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE is a release of Gospel Films, Inc. of Muskegon, Michigan. Written in 1950 by the famed English author, C. S. Lewis, it is the first of seven tales from “The Chronicles of Narnia”, a fantasy series which Lewis wrote to convey his delight in the joy and mystery of the human pilgrimage. The 4-part film is, first of all, an adventure that will keep the whole family en­ tranced while, at the same time, it also teaches viewers something about them­ selves. Set in the context of an imaginary world where issues of right and wrong, belief and disbelief, and life and death are brought visibly into focus, the two part series touches basic truths of Christianity thus making it an effective tool in understanding the Christian faith. Action-Ads APARTMENT FOR RENT IN VERMONTVILLE: 6 rooms, major appliances furnished. 726-0264 or 726­ 0422. (10-7) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (EOW) WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Here's what you've been waiting for!! Red-Heart Wintuk a oz. skein W ■ Skein (Subject to stock on hand). 10 Days Only ... Oct. 1st thru 11th STOCK UP NOW ! I 4- Variety Store । 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 �* The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. October 1, 1980 — Page 7 Special activities planned at Nashville Baptist Church From our readers TO THE EDITOR: Question; What does the SmithBullard Proposal A and the Milk-Um (Milliken Coalition), Proposal C have in common? Answer; They are both tax shafts and tax increase proposals. They have other things in common and they are; A. ) The proposals are made and put together for the politicians, by the politicians. B. ) They both seek to destroy existing limiting constitutional provisions of the Headlee Amendment. C. ) They both seek to raise taxes on the already over­ taxed Michigan citizenry. D. ) Both proposals allow for further tax increases year after year without limitation. E. ) They both have used taxpayers resources such as legal assistance, studies, reports, pencils, paper, printing machines, public servants’ time, etc., all funded with taxpayer dollars to put forth their proposals. F. ) They do not have to abide by the Campaign Finance Act, only the tax­ payers must do that. They are able to hire people, rent equipment, produce propaganda material, etc., and not have to report anything under the Cam­ paign Finance Laws of our State. Mr. Webster Buell, Director Compliance and Rules Division of the Secretary of State, said, "... that neither the Act (Campaign Finance Act) nor the rules regulate the hiring or activity of governmental employees”. Both the Milk-um and Smith-Bullard groups have gone one step further. They threaten us and tell us if we vote for the Tisch tax-cut Proposal “D” that they, the 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. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated! cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call. . THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN ■ NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public invited to attend DAN’S WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREE WATER TEST! I Reasonable Fees!! (*951674)852 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Dan!! politicians, will cut; 1. ) Social services budget — cut in half; 2. ) State mental institutions — closed; 3. ) Thirteen public 4 year colleges 8 eliminated; 4. ) University of Michigan State budget — cut by 15 percent; , 5. ) Parks and recreations areas — closed; 6. ) State Police budget — cut in half; 7. ) Other state depart­ ments — cut in half; 8. ) Turn prisoners loose on the streets — close selected prisons. Ifthe politicians do cut the above mentioned services, they, in turn, must be responsible for the chaos and trauma that will surely spread like wildfire across our state. There is an option, they could cut the patronage jobs, the many boards, commissions, agencies, personal staffs, staffs, and programs that that would streamline government; make it more efficient and more responsive to the needs of our citizens without reducing services. Obviously they will not cut these items because they use these same services and programs to get themselves re-elected year after year. They choose to intimidate, confuse, and disrupt our state services rather than live within their means just as we have been doing during these times of high unemployment, high in­ flation, and spiraling taxation. The unregulated, irresponsible hordes of elected politicians and bureaucrats seek to beat us into submission. They threaten and force us through the above mentioned blackmail to vote for their proposals while rejecting the Tisch tax-cut Proposal “D”. What they fear the most is that if Tisch passes, they will be forced to go to the voters (you and me) and justify any increase in taxes. Vote no on proposals A and C, and vote yes on Proposal “D”. It’s our only hope. Michael C. Sessa Chairman Macomb County Taxpayers Association P.O. Box 112 Mt. Clemens, MI. 48043 Immunization clinic announced The Barry-Eaton District Health Department Will hold its monthly Immunization Clinic, Monday, October 6, 1980. Hours are 9-11 and 1-4. The Health Department is located at 220 W. Court, Hastings. The phone number is 945-9516. It is required that children be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. October is the start of a awards for story content and charm bracelet or key ring fantastic fall at the Nashville animation. depicting the disciple Baptist Church. On October 19, the Nash­ featured in that day's lesson. Many special activities are ville Baptists will launch a To collect a complete set set for the month, starting 12-week Sunday School at­ featuring all 12 disciples, one with a Hillbilly Hoedown for tendance drive, called the must attend each Sunday the Senior High Dept, on Twelve Disciples Campaign. School session for the 12­ Saturday, October 4. The Each week’s lesson will week period. outing will be held at the center on the life of one of The people of the Nashville Forrest Gardner farm near Jesus’ twelve followers. Baptist Church cordially Vermontville. Among the Those attending Sunday welcome all those in the area events on the agenda, School during the campaign to attend services in Oc­ starting at 6 p.m., are hog will receive each Sunday a tober. kissing contest, a hayride, hillbilly dress and numerous other activities. Sunday, October 5, the Nashville Baptist Chqrch will celebrate the 200th Inflation is causing many birthday of Sunday Schools, retired persons to run out which were founded in England in 1780 by Robert of money during their life­ Raikes. The local ob­ times, whereas they expected servance will feature a their funds to outlast them. special 200-candle birthday Insurance is available to cake, to be served to those attending the 9:45 a.m. meet the cost of funeral, Sunday School service final disposition, and a Also on October 5 begins memorial, Your funeral the 4-week showing of the director can offer advice. movie, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, adapted from a book written by famed English author C. S. , Lewis. The film will be V shown in four consecutive FUNERAL Sunday sessions of Junior DIRECTORS Church, starting each week FUNERAL HOME at 11 a.m. Produced by Dr. in Nashville James Dobson, the movie Phone 852-0840 has been aired on prime time TV and has won numerous 'Vocit’ MAGE PHARMACY 207 Main St., Nashville, Michigan Mrs. Roberts is hospitalized at Pennock Mrs. Weda Roberts fell during the night Thursday at her apartment in the Maple Valley Arms in Nashville, and sustained a shattered fracture of the hip. She was unable to reach the phone and was not discovered until Friday forenoon when the COA van came to pick her up for a shopping trip. The Nashville ambulance rushed Mrs. Roberts to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where she is expected to undergo surgery as soon as her general health permits. Drift Skippers to meet First meeting of this season will be October 6 at 7:00 at our club house. All meetings will be the first Monday of the month. All members and people wishing to join are urged to attend meetings. Maybe this season we will get some snow and do some riding. Action Ads SILK FLOWER CLASSES: Starting soon. If interested, call 517-852-9272. PACESETTER FASHIONS offers a highly profitable jean, top and sportswear shop for your very own. Select from over 100 brands — Levi, Wrangler, Chic, Lee, Sedgefield, Brittania, many more. $16,500.00 includes beginning inventory, fix­ tures and training. Open within 15 days. Call anytime for Mr. Summers, 214-436­ 8491. 852-0845 Illi IE DU IE ProclamationHenceforth from this day on, Simon Pharmacy will be known as Mace Pharmacy. LET TIE EELEUTIU BEG1H! super sms sils Starts Today (not Oct. 2) - Runs thru Oct. 11 GREAT PRICES on Vitamins, Health & Beauty Aids, and many Gift Ideas! If you didn't get this 6-page circular, we have a copy for you. IK SORRY — Cool-Ray Polarized and Jean-Pierre Lamy Sunglasses for the Foster Grants The MEMOREX 90-Minute Cassettes Are Unavailable �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, October 1. 1980 — Page 8 at your service Since age 15, Bill Richards has spent a good deal of his life looking at people through the viewfinder of a camera. Bill started his photography career at that young age while working for the Ionia County News Weekly. In 1960, he opened a part-time studio in his Ionia Home. And now he and his wife, Ione, own two studios, one in Portand which was established in 1967 and a new venture in Vermontville, located in their home at 250 S. Main St. Members of the Richards family are actively involved in the business. Ione, helps with the artwofk, restorations of old photos, and oil paintings in both the Portland and Vermontville locations. Son Mike, a June high school graduate, works in the office and darkroom. He is the Richards’ youngest son. Mike helps at the Photographer Bill Richards has two studios, one in Vermontville and the other in Portland. Richards new Vermontville Photography Studio is located in their home at 250 S. Mainan St. . (Photos supplied) LAYENA The complete ration for laying hens during egg production. 8 Purina LAYENA This feed provides complete balanced nutrition for optimum egg production in layers. Purina... planning tomorrow with research today. Farmer’s Feed Service PURINA CHOWS 1006 E. Railroad HASTINGS Richards family opens photo studio in Vermontville Vermontville studio and with packaging orders in Por­ tland. All of the Richards’ darkroom work and the packaging of orders is handled in Portland. Another son, Dennis, is a photographer and specializes in weddings. He is married, has a son, and lives in Portland. Richards’ son Philip >is a communications cable splicer. When the Richards decided to open a second studio, Ione says, “we decided on a home studio in a small town outside Por­ tland’s circle of customers. Their home studio in Vermontville is located in a charming house that was built about 1905 by a Mr. Slout. It was the former home of the family of Slout Players. / “We do all types of por­ traits: family, senior, and individual; weddings, copy and restoration of old photos, passport and I.D. photos, framing, and matting.” Years of experience in the business / has given the Richards a repetroire of techniques. “When we started everything was oil paintings; natural color film was just coming out,” says Ione. “Then for awhile the oil painting just wasn’t done, but now there’s a demand for oil painting in the copy and restoration of old pictures. We still get a call now and then for an old painting of a present day portrait rather than the natural color!” Ione emphasizes that “all restoration of old photos is done by us. We do not send it out. The Richards have developed a mail order business in the photo restoration field eversince they began advertising three years ago in the in­ ternational Genealogy Helper publication. Some exciting plans are in 863 attend Nashville Baptist picnic Nashville Baptist Church held its annual church picnic at Charlton Park on Sunday, August 24, beginning with the morning service at 11:00. This was followed by a picnic dinner. The evening service was held at the park at 5:00 followed by a picnic supper. Special music was fur­ nished by the “Monday Nite Special”. One of the highlights of the event was Mr. Bum the Clown, an entertainer from Allegan, who furnished his services to entertain the several hundred children in attendance at the picnic. Others featured at the picnic were Dixie Brand from Vermontville and Tim a Walker, summer missionary worker with Child Evangelism, who performed gospel magic. Afternoon activities in­ cluded a candy hunt, gun­ nysack races, horseshoe pitching, ball games, swimming, etc. lone Richards works on the restoration of old photos and does portrait oil painting at both locations. Son Mike helps in the Vermontville Studio and with packaging orders in Portland. the works to expand their Vermontville Studio. “Our hope for next year is to have an environmental studio off the back of the camera room in Vermontville,” says Ione. The environmental studio would have an enclosed or partially enclosed backyard patio and greenery for use year-round. Such a setting could be used for family, senior, and regular portraits for a unique quality. Bill, a former Jaycee and native of Ionia, is a member of the Professional Photographers of Michigan and the Professional Photograpers of. America. Razor’s Edge Hairdesigner Barry County's only shop offering FULL-SERVICE!! Hair Styling Manicures Permanents • Frosting • Highlighting • Tanning Booth • Facials • Coloring CALL TODAY for your Appointment! $ m • $750 $500 $27s £ R£DI<EN Call Today! Court St., Hastings Phone (616) 948-8767 Razor’s Edge HAIRDESIGNERS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 1, 1980 — Page 9 Council has second thoughts on mandatory refuse pick-up Citing opposition Battle Creek has encountered in recent action to enforce mandatory refuse pick up in that city, Nashville officials have backed away from a similar proposal for the village. When the Nashville Village Council let bids last month on a new 5-year refuse collection­ contract, specifications called for mandatory service for every home in the village. Now, local officials are having second thoughts. “We’re not sure it (mandatory pick up) is legal,” said trustee Ray Hinckley. “Battle Creek is being challenged in the courts on it.” The move toward man­ datory service was made in an attempt to stop what village officials claim is a widespread practice of “free-loading”, with two or more families leaving their refuse at one home and non­subscribing individuals setting garbage out for curbside pick up. Village officials say it is virtually — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — impossible for the collector The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council to know from week to week held September 11, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community which households are sub­Center in Nashville was called to order by President scribers to the service. The system is further Harold Christiansen. Present were Curtis, Babcock, Hinckley, Rizor, Tobias and Hughes. Also Attorney complicated, explains David Dimmers and Zoning Administrator Rick Ross Village Clerk Suzy Corkwell, by the frequent patron were present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read requests for starting and stopping the service. She and approved. said some of this is due to - Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias that the fol- moves, but often individuals lowing bills be presented and orders drawn on demand starts and stops on a Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. week-to-week basis because they claim they had little or GENERAL GARAGE AND EQUIPMENT no garbage to be collected in Michigan Bell.................... 77.94 Michigan Bell................. .60.13 Cons. Power (St. Lights) . 869.74 a particular week.. Consumers Power.......... 57.02 Cons. Power (Office) 71.38 The village presently Nashville Hardware...... 22.96 Hastings Sanitary Jack Doheny Supplies___ 77.28 charges subscribers $3.50 Service.................. 1,575.00 Enquirer and News.. .52.17 per month for refuse pick up Simon Pharmacy..... ...... 3.35 Lass Motor Sales, Inc ..51.36 and is served by Hastings Newhouse Equipment Co. 69.40 Kent Oil Company... 859.45 Cadillac Overall Supply..... 4.85 Sanitary Service, Inc., on a Valley Industrial Products 33.64 Nashville Hardware... ...4.77 2-year contract due to expire Chempace Corporation.. 936.60 CFA Cata Corp............. .142.49 Miller Equipment Co 21.62 Sept. 30. Nashville officials Corl's Markets Inc........ 49.97 Maple Valley Implement .25.06 Maple Valley Concrete took action Thursday to Farmers Gas & Oil........... 16.80 Products............... 4.40 extend that agreement thirty Maple Valley Lawnmower .7.10 Ron Sikkema Cement days while new bids are Contractor.............. 500.00 being sought. WATER AND SEWER Hometown Lumber Yard. 154.91 Maple Valley News . 181.38 The council refused Michigan Bell............ ..... 6.80 Hastings Commercial Michigan Bell............ ... 21.66 Thursday to open sealed bids Printers................. 29.10 Cons. Power (Water). . 300.80 which had been submitted Blue Cross/Blue Shield 1,014.18 Cons. Power (Sewer) . 147.77 for the mandatory pick up American Bankers Life .. 151.00 Nashville Hardware. ...48.47 contract. Instead, they t Absopure Water Co... ..34.64 POLICE DEPARTMENT Detroit Pump & Mfg. Co... 34.08 agreed to advertise for a 5­ Michigan Bell .......... . 26.51 Total Communications . 15.00 Nashville Hardwar ...2.34 year contract in which the Barry Co. Drain Comm. 241.42 Kent Oil Company... 426.56 potential carrier will assume U.S. Postmaster.......... ..44.00 General Electric...... .13.20 responsibility for billing and Simon Pharmacy.... .... 4.58 collection of service fees Police Magazine...... .21.97 from subscribers. ' United States Cartridge .. 44.51 Williams Gun Sight Co.__16.35 Specifications of the new bid call for weekly curbside pick Sanitation service was discussed. President Chris­ up with patrons pretiansen appointed a committee of Ray Hinckley, subscribing for 1, 2 or 3 can Nashville Village Council Chairman, Carl Tobias and Forrest Babcock to meet with Ken Neil of Hastings Sanitary Service to discuss the sanitation problem. Sgt. Gene Koetje gave the Police report for the month of August. Ray Hinckley, chairman of the Department of Public Works gave the D.P.W. report for the month of August. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Hughes to hire Battle Creek Wrecking, low bidder of $5,280.00, to dismantle, remove and clean up our 85,000 gallon Water standpipe. All ayes. Motion carried. Bids were opened on the Ingersol Air Compressor and Tools. Bids were received from Sidney Green, $441.00; Nashville Construction Co., $501.00; and Rasey Construction Co., $4,025.00. Motion by Hughes; supported by Hinckley, to accept the bid from Rasey Construction Co. for the Ingersol Air compressor and tools at $4,025.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Sealed bids were opened on the White Tractor. The following bids were received. Maple Valley Implement, $3,525.00 and Sidney Green, $2,199.00. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Babcock to reject all bids on the White Tractor. Rizor No. Yes, Hughes, Tobias, Hinckley, Curtis, Babcock. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to send Larry Corkwell and Scott Decker to a water school in Okemos. The Village pay mileage of 154 a mile and 2'/j hours compensation time per week for 16 weeks. No Hinckley, Curtis, Rizor and Babcock. Yes Tobias and Hughes. Motion defeated. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Curtis to send Larry Corkwell and Scott Decker to school in Okemos one night a week for 16 weeks. The Village pay $50.00 per person tuition fee and the Village pay mileage of 154 a mile. The School is optional. No Hughes. Yes, Hinckley, Curtis, Rizor, Babcock and Tobias. Motion carried. President Christiansen announced that the Community Room will be dedicated on September 28, 1980 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Motion by Tobias, supported by Hinckley that before September 28, 1980 the floor at the Community Center be painted by the CETA workers. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Hinckley to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:41 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: Sept. 25, 1980 ” Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk service (or an equivalent of 2, 4 or 6 bags, respectively). “Our main concern is that we wanted to make it more equitable,” said trustees Carl Tobias. “We wanted to get each (patron) to pay for what (refuse) he generates.” Nashville officials hope approximately 450 homes will subscribe to the service. (Commercial ventures and some large apartment units are not included in the present village contract, but are handled on separate contracts between property owners and refuse con­ tractors.) The present collection system has left the village with financial woes. Nashville currently ypy pays $18,900 , annually for the residential pick up service. But due to “free-loading” and the erratic p pattern of some subscribers, theevag suscrers, village collected only $18,423 iin garbage fees in the past fiscal year, leaving the operation with a deficit which had to be met out of general funds. The present contract is based on an estimated 480 homes and had that number actually subscribed to the service, more than enough revenue would have been generated to cover the $1,575 monthly payment to the contractor. Any excess in such revenues is earmarked to help maintain and operate the village-owned landfill, which Nashville residents who subscribe to garbage service may use free of charge. Bids on the new 5-year carrier-billed subscription contract will be opened at the council’s October 23rd meeting. In other business, the council heard a report from trustee Carl Tobias that “time is running out” for Nashville’s present landfill. The site on E. Casgrove Street is threatened with closure due to costly new state regulations that call for a hydrogeological survey and establishment of a groundwater monitoring system. Thursday, Village President Harold Christiansen appointed a committee headed by Tobias to meet again with Castleton and Maple Grove Township officials to make a final determination whether the townships will join Nashville in establishing a resource recovery and transfer, station on the present village landfill site. The two townships also face closure of their present landfill located west of Nashville. Enjoy the Extra’s from... Nancy’s • Ear Piercing • Eyebrow Waxing • Hair Styling and Perming TREAT YOUMELF.. Action-Ads LaMAZE CLASSES CHILDBIRTH are now being offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram, Mulliken Rd., Charlotte, (tfn) MIXED HARDWOOD FOR SALE: $30 face cord, $35 delivered and stacked. Call Nashville, 852-1759. (10-8) Nancy’s BEAUTY SHOP 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0330 Phone 945-9554 for ACTION ADS 081 SenicrsiK Hastings-Nashville-Delton Middleville-I akewond We're here to stay as this area's... Professional Photography Studio SPECIAL FOR MAPLE VALLEY SENIORS 1 FREE 11 x 14 COLOR PHOTO (New appointments only. Good through October 15) NO SETTING CHARGE! INDOORS-OUTDOORS OR BOTH!! THE Victorian gallery 490&S • 8:30 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M...EVENING SETTINGS AVAILABLE 945-4703 �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 1. 1980— PagelO Mary Warner celebrates 90th birthday In celebration of the 90th birthday of Mary Warner, an open house will be held Sunday, October 12, from 2 to 4 pm in the activity room at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings Mary Fox Warner was born October IS, 1890 in Barry County. She has lived in Woodland. Vermontville and Hastings areas Mary and her husband Chas Warner owned and operated Warnervilie Store for 18 years Chas passed away September 23, 1966. She has resided at the Barry County Medical Facility since February 22. Before that she was at the Provincial House of Hastings for 6 years. She spent 3 months in Pennock Hospital last winter. A son, Victor Warner, of Hastings and three daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Dorothy) Faust of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Harry (Esther) Lilly, Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. Wm (Betty) Cappon, Woodland; grandchildren and great­ grandchildren are happy to host this occasion. They will welcome friends and relatives to visit their mother. The family requests no gifts as her room is small and to see you will be gift enough. .... wood, saw timber and veneer. The meeting will be held at the Community Room of the Charlotte Municipal Building located at 111 E. Lawrence Ave., in Charlotte. A tour of two woodlots, just south of Charlotte, will conclude the educational session. Participating in the program will be Roger Het Het ...... ^pRod’s Maple Leaf^ MAIN STREET — VERMONTVILLE One Man Band ” featuring... C. C. OLIVER Every Fri. & Sat. Night EUCHRE PARTY... starting Oct. 1 Come enjoy our good food and pizzas. ......... won -l.j— , HearthMate...the Fireplace Stove Declare Your Independence... From high heating cost and fuel short­ age with Hearth Mate. The fireplace stoves and free­ standing stoves. •* • Converts your fire­ place into an attractive home heater. • Owners report savings of 60% and more in home heating costs. • Ex-Caliber Equi-Flow Food Dehydrator • Victorio Strainers Quaker Acres R. No. 3 - Nashville, Ml. • Fills your home with warmth, burns for 8 to 12 hours on one load of wood. • Installs securely in minutes without alterations. • Mehu-Maija Juice Extractor... arid other Accessories. Hearth & Home Shop Ph. 852-9822 Loans available to students By Attorney General Frank J. KeUey The Guaranteed Student Loan and State Direct Loan Programs are available to qualified students seeking financial assistance to meet the rising costs of a college education. Students interested in loans must first find a financial institution which loans money under the Guaranteed Student Loan Program through the Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority. The directory of lending in­ stitutions is available from the Michigan Guaranteed Student Loan Program of­ fice, Box 3bO47. Lansing, Michigan 48909 to assist students in obtaining a guaranteed loan. If a lender authorizes a loan under this program, the guarantee agency will insure the loan, providing a form of collateral that will en­ courage lenders to loan to first time borrowers. If after attempting a Michigan Guaranteed Student Loan the student is Hoeksema, Area Forester, Department of Natural denied a loan for reasons other than credit worthiness, Resources; Dr. John Gunter, Forestry Specialist, he or she may be eligible for a State Direct Student Loan Michigan State University; and Allen Krizek, Eaton if the school is a participant in this program. County Extension Director. Students may obtain a Topics to be covered will direct loan application kit include the following: “What is Woodlot Management and from the financial aids office Managing for Wood at the school they attend. dollar amounts Products”, “Measuring and The Marketing Wood Products”, available for borrowing are “Sources of Technical and the same as for the Financial Assistance for guaranteed loan program. Undergraduate or Woodlot Owners.” For additional information vocational students may contact Allen Krizek at the borrow a maximum of $2,500 Extension Office, 543-2310. per academic year up to a cumulative total of $7,500. Graduate or professional students may borrow up to Rain, rain and $5,000 per academic year for a cumulative total of $15,000. more rain — By Allen Krizek, County That amount also includes loans received as an un­ Extension Director dergraduate or vocational 1980 has been a banner rainfall year for Eaton student. The repayment provisions County Weather Watchers. are the same for both the How does 1980 compare with guaranteed and direct other years? According to unofficial student loans. The federal records maintained by the government will pay the 7 MSU Cooperative'Extension percent simple interest on Service, since July 1 Eaton the loan while the student County has received nearly borrower is enrolled in twice the amount of rain as school and during a nine an average year. 16.23 inches month grace period after of rain has fallen since July termination of enrollment. 1,1980, compared to the long Monthly payments then term, average of 8.20 inches. must begin at the end of the County Extension Director grace period unless the Allen Krizek, indicates Michigan Higher Education August and September have Assistance Authority has been particularly wet with authorized a deferment. A deferment of repayment nearly 6 inches of rain in August and over 5 inches so may be for the following far in September. “Last year reasons: 1) the borrower we received the average 2.5 becomes a full-time member inches in August and only a of the U.S. Armed Forces, trace amount of rain in Peace Corps or Action; 2) September. This greatly the borrower is seeking but facilitated the harvesting of is unable to find full-time crops and planting of the employment, and 3) the winter wheat.” Wet soil borrower, after fulfilling the conditions have delayed the grace period, enrolls and 1980 dry bean harvest and may threaten the upcoming FOR SALE: Squash and soybean and corn harvests. cabbage. Bring containers. No Sunday, sales. Wallace a have highly Graham, 3814 Curtis Rd., PROFITABLE, non­ Nashville. (10-8) franchised, jean and sport­ swear shop of your own. HOME FOR SALE at 315 N. Featuring over 100 brands — Queen St., Nashville. Loyely Levi, Vanderbilt, Klein, 3 bedroom home, many trees Sedgefield, Brittania, many and flowers, complete more. $16,500.00 includes storms, mid 20’s, 10 percent inventory, in-shop training, land contract available. Call installed fixtures and Grand John Gardner 543-0031 with Opening. Open within 15 ERA Gay Gardner Realty. days. Call Mr. Ledbetter at Phone 945-9554 PACESETTER FASHIONS (501) 666-2050. for ACTION ADS Meeting woodlot ownersBy Allen Krizek, County Extension Director The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service is sponsoring a small woodlot management meeting and tour on Wed­ nesday, October 1, from 1-5 p.m. The objective of the meeting is to help the small woodlot owner better utilize his wood resources for fuel Know your Michigan Law — maintains a full-time course of study at an eligible school. The unemployment defer­ ment is only used once and cannot exceed 12 months. Students are encouraged to borrow from only one loan program and one lender throughout theij; college enrollment. Borrowing from several sources can lead to serious problems of in­ dividually large or simultaneous repayments. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR October 5-11 - NATIONAL 4-H WEEK. Monday, October 6 - 8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds, Nominating Committee to meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 8 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Thursday, October 9-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, October 9 - 1:30 p.m. at County Courthouse; 7 p.m. at Delta Township Hall, “Understanding the Ballot Proposals” session. Open to the public. Wednesday, October 15 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers. Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Thursday, October 16 - 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams Skating Center, Charlotte. Thursday, October 16-7:30 p.m. “Trash or Treasure” (How to decide which it is) class about antiques, collectibles, with Ruth Grier and Clifford Smith, and East Brookfield Ex­ tension Group as hostess. Open to all. First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Monday, October 20 - 8 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Agricultural Society -(Fairboard) annual meeting, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, October 20 - 7:30 p.m. “How To Re-Do A Bathroom”. Detailed directions and comments by those who have done it, or planned it for someone else to do: Kathy Cory, Jenny Bohms, and Pat Tirrell, at the Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, October 21 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Com­ mittee, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Wednesday, October 22 - 7:30 p.m. “How to Survive as a Single”, first of a 3-part series. Pre-registration required by October 17 at the Extension office (543-2310). Open to all. Held at Extension Conference room, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Wednesday, October 22 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. October 22-24 - Howell Junior Livestock Show, Howell, Michigan. Thursday, October 23 - 7:30 p.m. in Film Review for church youth group Advisors and Pastors at the 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, October 25-1 p.m. Singletree Farm Simmental Sale, Charlotte. Saturday, October 25-7 p.m. 4-H Leader Recognition Banquet, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, October 27 - 7-9 p.m. Christmas Decorations Macrame workshop, 4-H Building Charlotte Fairgrounds. Reservations due at Extension office by October 21. $3 charge to make decorations, payable at door. Tuesday, October 28 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. “Know Your County” tour, in Olivet area. Car tour - open to all. Pre-registration required at Extension office by October 20. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, October 1, 1980 — Page 11 Community Center dedication audience at Sunday's dedication. “This shows we can make CETA work, but it always takes a cooperative effort.” Martinoff praised Nashville officials and the community for making the restoration a success. He then introduced Rae Hoare, Ken Radant and Albert Bell, Barry County Com­ missioners who are mem­ bers of the Barry - Calhoun counties consortium board. Martinoff also credited the work of METC Youth Director Mark O’Connell in overseeing the Nashville project, noting that under his direction the agency had employed “more youth in more meaningful work with less problems.” Village President Harold Christiansen introduced those workers responsible for the renovation, including members of the DPW crew, Ms. Morawski and her assistant, Amber Galloway. A second youth worker, Dawn Brush, was not present for the occasion. Rev. Leonard Putnam, who gave the invocation for the service, led the audience in singing, "God Bless America.” Local Boy Scouts of Troop 177 and their leader participated in the service, raising the colors and Jeading the Pledge of Allegiance. Rev. Richard Wadsworth offered the closing benediction. Following the formal ceremony, refreshments were served while the capacity crowd enjoyed viewing the colorful murals which include scenes of the nearby Thornapple River and dam, the1 old 1881 grist mill, the 1892 standpipe water tower, the 1908 summer house - bandstand in Putnam Park, the com­ munity sugar shanty (built in 1954), and early sap collection by horse and sleigh. As a special tribute to Christiansen, the man shown Over 50 persons were present for the Sunday dedication of the renovated 1891 building. The open house following the service gave attendants a chance to view the murals, including the one depicting the 1892 standpipe, the 1908 summer house in Putnam Park, the 1881 grist mill, and an early maple syrup-making scene, featuring a likeness of Harold Christiansen as a tribute to his efforts. Artist Dale Ann Morawski shows freehand script she did on one wall of the building to detail history of murals on adjacent walls. With her is Mark O'Connell, Youth Director of Mid-Michigan Employment and Training Consortium. That agency supplied art workers for the project under the Youth Conservation Im­ provement Program. A. J. Obie Investment Seminar CONSERVATIVE 14% PUBLIC INVITED - NO CHARGE NASHVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER MONDAY, OCT. 6 - 7 p.m. Cider and Donuts designated as Nashville’s official council chambers and will also serve for various public meetings in the community. In addition, it may be used for private parties by special arrangement. Built in 1891, the water­ works building originally housed huge steam pumps used to lift Thomapple River water into the nearby 85,000gallon standpipe for a gathering maple sap in that municipal water supply. In scene bears a striking the 1930’s wells were driven, resemblence to him. Artjst diesel pumps installed in Morawski added the touch as another area of town, and the a surprise, working from waterworks building vir­ tually abandoned. photos of Christiansen. The new-unused landmark Renovation of the building included installation of standpipe soon will be wallboard, a lowered ceiling, leveled for safety’s sake, but a circular free-standing the heritage of that era of brick fireplace, and indoor-Nashville’s past has been outdoor carpeting. preserved in the renovated The building is now nowpump house. "More youth in more meaningful work with less problems." Harold Christiansen, left, Nashville president, receives a Certificate of Appreciation awarded to the village Sunday. It was signed by officials of the Mid1 Michigan Employment and Training Consortium and Hastings Public Schools, program directors. Shown presenting the award is Mark O'Connell, youth director, and John Martinoff, executive director, of METC. - (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. October 1, 1980 — Page 12 Ride your bike to help children’s hospital Nicole Kipp, 8, left, and Holly Taylor, 3, are getting in shape for the October 11 Wheels for Life Bike-a-Thon in Nashville, to raise funds to help support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Bikers of all ages, from tricyclers to ten-speeders, are needed to make the event a success. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Call...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENTS BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS .. BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 CARD OF THANKS The family of Mabie Drake wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to the many friends, neighbors and relatives who sent cards, flowers, -money and food during the recent illness and passing of their loving wife and mother. A special thanks to Dr. Schirmer and Dr. Myers, third floor south nurses and nurses aids at Pennock Hospital, Vogt Funeral Home and also to Pastor DeGroote for his visits and prayers, and the luncheon served by the Nashville Baptist Church. Arthur Drake II Arthur Drake III David Drake Ross Drake Mary Drake Roger Drake Debbie Drake CARD OF THANKS My sincere thanks to all who contributed to making my job as Grand Parade Marshal such a pleasant experience.. A great deal of hard work and long hours of planning went into promoting the Harvest Festival. The Riverside Recreational Development Association, along with many volunteers and “draftees” deserve a big hand. My loyalties toward my community are longstan» ding, and my faith in those who are trying to develop Nashville’s potential need all the encouragement they can get from all of us. Gladys Richardson A fun-filled morning is planned for the area bikers who are participating in this years Bike-A-Thon for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Thanks to Carl’s Super Market, refreshments will be available during the three hour ride. Prizes for the bikers who ride the most miles and who turn in the most money within ten days after the ride will be awarded to various age groups. Local merchants Kelley’s Variety Store, Nashville *Hardware and the Country Store have been more than generous in donating prizes. St. Jude’s also will award any rider collecting $25. a Tshirt and backpacks will be given to riders collecting $75. or more. The October 11 Bike-AThon is a way of raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital which treats children with devastating diseases free of charge and is doing research to find cures for childhood diseases. Ann Taylor and Jan Mittelstaedt, chairpersons of this years Bike-A-Thon are encouraging bike riders of all ages to pick up pledge sheets at Simons Pharmacy, Dr. Overholt’s dental office, or contact Ann Taylor 852­ 0784. A two mile bike route has been established, with a short off-the-road course set­ up for tricyclers. Bikers are asked to meet at the Maple Valley Implement store on Sherman Street at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday7 October 11. SeetheM.V. Alumni game Come and see the Allstars of the Maple Valley Alumni football teams at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 11 at the Nashville Football Field. - Alumni from the “even years” will be. challenging players from the “odd years.” Tickets are available from any of tfye players for $2 each or may be purchased at the gate. All proceeds go to the Athletic Boosters to help with the athletic program. Members of the “odd years” team are Tod Davis, Russell Nisse, Pat Powers, Dave Hawkins, Don Hickey, Gordie Reid, Bill Reid, Tom Frith, Jan Benedict, Ken Meade, Jim Erwin, Sid McFadden, Sam London, Don Harf), Larry Little, Quentin Ward, Nolan Goodner, Chuck Buejl, Dave Heaton, Brad Shapley, Bob Shapley, Mark Malcuit, Joel Malcuit, Bill Yost, Brian Benedict, Duane Barcroft, Mike Furlong, Les Murphy, Don Rugg, Dale Fisher, Hal Gordinski, Jeff Little, Brad Cushing, Tim Curtis, Walt Shaw, Brian Mitchell, Ken Shutte, Dave Cook, Kent McDonald, Bill Maker, Bob Owen, Randy Hummel, Tate Mix, Steve Tefft, and Dennis Cook. Players on the “even years” team are Mike Kenyon, Dan Dipert, Bill Varney, Kevin Rost, Tony Phenix, Curt Benedict, Scot Decker, Steve Priddy, Gene Heaton, Wayne Gould, Tom Olson, Mike Hamilton, Doug Hansbarger, Bernie Hickey, Stan McLintock, Jeff Meade, Brian Hamilton, Mike Root, Mike Meade, Jeff Hynes, BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS October 1 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee meeting, 8 p.m., Extension office, Hastings. October 3 - Telfarm Cooperators Records due! October 4 - West Michigan Angus Sale. October 4 - Dairy Open House, all day, Paul Piepkow, V Drive North, between Marshall and Olivet. October 6 - MAEH Council, Executive Board at 1:30 p.m., Complete Council, 2 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. October 11 - Momont Bred Ewe Sale, 12:30 p.m., Iron River, Michigan; phone 906-265-4276. October 11 - Forestry Opportunities Tour, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., firststop at Ed McPharlin Woodlot, 2351 Cook Road. October 13 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 8 p.m., Ex­ tension office, Hastings. October 18 - Southwest Michigan Polled Hereford Sale, Allegan., October 20 - Alpena Feeder Cattle Sale, 6:30 p.m., Alpena. October 21 - West Branch Feeder Cattle Sale, Noon, West Branch. October 22-24 - Howell Junior Livestock Show, Howell. October 24 - Baldwin Feeder Cattle, Noon. October 25 - Singletree Farm Simmental Sale, 1 p.m., Charlotte. October 28 - Farm Credit Conference, Kellogg Center, Michigan State University. October 30 - Fair Superintendents’ meeting, 7 p.m., Com­ munity Building, Hastings. Obituaries Mabie P. Drake NASHVILLE - Mrs. Mabie P. Drake, 50, of 120 Sherman Street, died Monday, Sep­ tember 15, 1980 at Pennock Hospital after a lingering illness. She was born Oc­ tober 23, 1929 in Sunfield Township, the daughter of Edward Dean and Laura (Potter) Frith. She married Arthur Drake in Vermontville in 1952. She was employed as a foreman by Michigan Magnetics in Vermontville. Mrs. Drake is survived by her husband, Arthur; four sons, Arthur C. in, in the Navy in Japan, David G., in the Navy in California, Ross A. and Roger A., both of Nashville; two daughters, Mary Ellen and Debra Ann, both of Nashville; her step­ mother, Mrs. Ann J. Frith of Vermontville; seven brothers, John Frith of Redford, Frank Frith and Kenneth Frith, both of Vermontville, Charles Frith of Memphis, Tennessee, George, Leon and Herbert, all of Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. Carolyn Berry of Charlotte and Miss Naomi Frith. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, from the Nashville Baptist Church. Rev. DeGroote officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Nashville. Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Nashville pharmacy has a new nameQave Mace, owner of Simon pharmacy in Nash­ ville, has announced that the name of his business will be changed in celebration of the anniversary of his first year in the village. His store at 207 Main Street will now be “Mace Pharmacy.” Tony Joostberns, Mark Barton, Jerry Sessions, Gary Goris, Ron Carpenter, Denny Carpenter, and Jerry Banfield. (10-8) George B. Dean NASHVILLE - Mr. George B. Dean, 96, of 525 Reed Street, died Wednesday, September 24, 1980 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom May 1, 1884 in Maple Grove Township, the son of George O. and Susan (McKelvey) Dean. He was employed as a dynamo tender by Southern California Edison Company and later by General Motors in Pontiac, Michigan. Mr. Dean is survived by three nephews and one niece. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 26,' from the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam of­ ficiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nash­ ville. Do YOU OWN A Diesel? If So, YOU NEED Diesel Fuel Conditioner Nashville Auto & Farm Supply 209 N. Main Nashville 852-9500 �bl tl?e Most Beautiful Da^ of ^our Life 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 remTmler < Phone 945-9554 Hastings �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday. October 1, 1980 — Page 14 Sports Varsity drop second league game Maple Valley Varsity football team dropped its second league game of the season last week when they lost to Carson City 8-6. The first quarter ended in a scoreless tie with neither team able to control the game. Carson City finally scored on a one yard run following a 60 yard drive in the second quarter and then converted the all important extra point. The half ended with Carson City on top 8-0. Early in the third quarter Maple Valley got it’s chance when Carson City fumbled on the 14 yard line. Tom Brooke scored on the second play as he swept left and for 13 yards and the touchdown. On the extra point try the Carson City team swarmed over the Lion team to stop the point 2 yards short. Maple Valley had other chances to score but Carson City’s defense would not break. They held the Lions out of the end zone as they got as close as the one yard line, but the Lions could not score. The Lion defense was as strong as ever, allowing only 8 points, but the offense could only manage 105 yards rushing and 15 passing and more importantly 6 points. The Maple Valley team showed a great deal of im­ provement in many areas last Friday. They will take that knowledge into next weeks game at Montabella. Game time is 7:00 p.m. J.V.’s whip Carson City 14-6 The Maple Valley JVs had an extremely tough time in defeating Carson City 14-6. The Lions only rushed for 43 yards in the game. The rushing leaders were Wes Wood with 33 yards in 13 carries and Dan Keech with 16 yards in 3 carries. The passing game added 69 yards to the offense, Randy Joostberns completed 5 of 11 passes with Tony Dunkleburger catching four of them. Dennis Gardner caught the other pass. The key to the victory were four fumble recoveries, two intercepted passes and a blocked punt. Recovering fumbles were Dan Keech (2), Dale Montague and Wes Wood. Tony Dunkelburger intercepted two passes and Dale Montague blocked a punt. Carson City scored first on a reverse to take a 6-0 lead. Maple Valley scored on a 8 yard statue of liberty play by Wes Wood. The score was tied at the half, 6-6. With about six minutes to go in the game, Jim Yost tackled a Carson City run­ ner, causing a fumble which Dan Keech caught in mid-air for a 23 yard touchdown run. Randy Joostberns threw a pass to Tony Dunkelburger to make the score 14-6. Leading the defense were Vermontville seventh & eighth graders pull out big win Ryan Trowbridge was the shining star in Saturday afternoon’s game with Woodland. Ryan blustered his way through the tough line of Woodland for 151 yards gained and 3 thrilling Nashville defeats Saranac 20-6 Nashville 7th and 8th grade football team had a rather exciting game Saturday afternoon by defeating Saranac by 20 to 6. The key to the victory was 11 guys on the field playing together on offense and defense the entire game. Saranac was the first team to score on Nashville in 3 games. Introducing the Nashville 7th and 8th grade football team: Number 10 - Jeff Hamilton, quarterback; 20 Jim Symonds, end; 21 - Robert Caldwell, linebacker; 23 Kurt Harteriburg, quar­ terback; 25 - Gary Windorff, I | Randy Joostberns, 11 tackles; Wes Wood, 10 tackles; Jon Granger, 9 tackles; Jim Yost and Tony Dunkelburger, 8 tackles. The specialty played very well in the victory. The JV record after Thursday’s fine fine performance is 4 wins and 0 losses. They play Montabella at home this Thursday. The game time is 5:30 p.m. guard; 26 - Jerry Kent, running back; 29 - Don Lee, linebacker; 32 - Gary Reid, running back; 33 - Robert Browne, running back; 34 Kenny Meade, linebacker; 38 - Richard Rozell, linebacker; 40 Robert Gasker, linebacker; 51 - Eric Dahlman, tackle; 53 - Julius Maurer, guard; 61 - Jerry Wiser, guard; 65 - Craig. Ostergren, guard; 74 - Greg Lenz, tackle; 80 - Jess Bahs, end; 88 - Jim Colby, center. Nashvilles record is now 3 wins and 0 losses, they play Woodland Saturday af­ ternoon at home. Good luck team. Quick Farm Market | Farm Fresh Vegetables Last Sweet Corn of Season | Tastes Delicious! Located 1 mile east of Nashvill e on Reed St. Phone 852-9841 T.D.’s. Along his way he had 2 kick returns and 4 tackles. Scott Joostberns and Terry Hall did their fair share with one touchdown each. With all 5 of these touch­ downs, Vermontville came out the victors with a score of 30 to 6. Scott Flower tackled 14 players and had 1 fumble recovery. Mark Valdick also had 1 fumble recovery and 12 tackles. Steve Lantrip and Doug Coleman were in there digging with 9 tackles each. Lane Brumm got in there with 7 tackles, and Chad Suntken tackled 5 and had 1 fumble recovery for his day’s work. Jerry Schovan did his part with an in­ terception and 10 yards on kick return. Scott Williams had 15 yards on a kick return. Lending a helping hand were Darin Sargent, Scott Villanueva, Gary Packer, Tony Strong, Skip Wyskowski, Mark Martin, Pj(t Resseguie, Burt Cousins, Ken Trumble, Jim Fuller, Al Mater, Doug Dickinson, John Forell, Joey Youngs, Dennis Bonney, and Matt Coleman. Leading these players to victory were Stan Carter and Steve Hewitt. FOR SALE: 1971 Chevrolet. Also snowmobile trailer and other misc. items. Call 726­ 1129, Vermontville, after 4:30 p.m. Vermontville fourth & fifth graders share scoreless tie with Woodland Vermontville’s fourth and fifth grade Little League Football team battled Woodland to a 0 to 0 tie Saturday. Vermontville’s defense played an outstanding game holding Woodland’s offense in check throughout the game, and forcing three Woodland fumbles which were recovered by Scott Furlong,- Matt Ewing and Matt Forrel. Matt Ewing led the defensive charge with five tackles followed by Greg Flower and Mark Myers with four,-Scott Furlong and Gene Granger with three, Marty Medcoff and Trevor Pike with two and Ken Bayha, Kevin Stewart, Eric Bignail, Kirk Andrews, Dan yards in 3 attempts. The offensive line of Lance Brumm, Ryan Cole, Greg Flower, Matt Ewing, Gene Granger, Mark Goodrich and Trevor Pike did a good job of opening holes in the line for the backs. The captains this week were Lance Brumm, Eric Bignall, Trevor Pike, Bobby Hill and Derek Myall. Congratulations to Kathy Myall, Derek’s mother for winning the microwave qven the Woodland Athletic Boosters gave away between games Saturday. Next Saturday Vermontville plays at home against Sunfield, starting at 3 p.m. Come out and see some fun football played by these future Lions. Laverty and Bobby Hill with one each. Also playing well defen­ sively were Tommy Brock, Derek Myall, Jeremy Brace and Rick Osborne making it a great team effort. After a sluggish first half Vermontville’s offense came to life and completely dominated the second half, but was unable to push the ball across for a touchdown. Late in the fourth quarter Vermontville had the ball inside Woodlands five yard line, but had to give up the ball when they came up short on fourth down. Mark Myers was the leading ball carrier with 38 yards in~ 8 carries, Matt Forrel had 35 yards in 5 trys and Kevin Stewart had 3 Maple Valley girls win 4-2 Maple Valley girls notched one in the win column and one in the loss column last week. League rival Lakeview stomped the Lions on Tuesday but another league foe Carson City couldn’t measure up to the hot shooting home team on Thursday. The quick aggressive Wildcats were out defensed by Maple Valley on Tuesday. But failure to convert offensively cost Valley the 5739 victory. The Lions bothered Lakeview into 38 turnovers. After trailing 10-6 after the first quarter, Valley tied the game at 13 all in the second quarter but fell behind 16-11 at the half. The lead widened to 38-28 by the end of the third quarter. All-conference Lakeview players Pat Doll, Karmen Kortes, and Kelly Kehl combined to score 28 of their teams 57 points. Four of Valleys girls left the game because of fouls. One Wildcat player collected 5 fouls. Melissa Coffman had 8 steals, Lori Decker and Kris Sample each had 4. For Valley, Melissa Coffman, Kris Sample, and Melanie Rogers each scored 8 points. Diane Cook and Lori Decker added 7 each. The Lion girls regained their poise for Thursdays game against the visiting Carson City Eagles. The first quarter proved to be the Lions strength as the hosts blitzed the Eagles with strong defensive play. Candace Mater gave the Valley squad a head start by converting a lay-up' and a free-throw for the first 3 points of the game. The Lions continued their aggressive press throughout the quarter and Paula Service hit a 15 footer just before the first quarter buzzer to put Valley ahead 17-2. Carson City outscored the Lions 13-9 in the second quarter. The half-time score was Valley 26 - CCC 15. the Lions continued to build on their lead in the third quarter having as much as a 15 point lead at one time. But the tall Eagle ball club kept gaining on the Lions and were only 10 points behind to start the fourth quarter. The lead narrowed to 6 points, 24-38 in the fourth period before Valley started to rally and hold on for their 43-35 win. Lori Decker had 5 assists for MV and Candace Mater, 4. Decker also pulled down 7 rebounds. Melissa Coffman was 7 of 10 from the field and totaled 15 points for Valley. She had four steals. Diane Cook added 9 points; Melanie Rogers, 8; . Candace Mater, 5; Lori Decker, 4; Paula Service, 2. Also seeing action for the Lions were Tam mi Teachworth, Kris Sample, Tracy Symonds, and Sandy Snowden. The Lions travel to Montabella on Tuesday. Golfers have high-low week The Maple Valley golf team had a very strange week. On Thursday, at Cen­ tennial Acres in Sunfield, they shot their season high \ score of 208, then they traveled up to Montabella and shot their season low score of 176. The 1976 was the best team score since 1976. We still lost all three mat­ ches, 'one to Lakewood, 208­ 168; one to Portland, 208-168; • and one to Montabella, 176­ 174. The team is being led by Jerry Gould with a 46.1 average. Close behind is Eric Wolff, 49.3 average; Gordon Gardner has moved up to the third slot with a 51.4 average; Dan McClintock lowered his average 3 full strokes and has taken over the 4th spot with a 52.0 average. In 5th and 6th place are Tom McMillen and Jeff Weiler. The golf team will play Lakeview on Monday and host a triangular with Saranac and Central Montcalm on Wednesday. Nashville fourth and fifth graders tie Saranac 0-0 Very excellent playing of both teams with a slight edge of Nashville offense team in first half, Brian Stall, Scot Lenz, Richard Meade, John Sprague, Billy Brenton, Richard Ward, Ryan Hickey, Eric Terpening, Randy Sears, Eric Haeck, Brad McKee, Tony Wolf, Scott Thomason, Robbie Norton, Danny Murphy and Scott Tobias dominating the moving of the ball. However,, the defensive line held Saranac to a minimum yardage gain with no score in the first half. An outstanding job carrying the ball all game was Sean Bitgood, Richard Meade, Billy Brenton, Chris Thomson and Scott Lenz. Second, half half was dominated by Saranac moving the ball just by an edge. Both teams holding each other, threatening to score off and on all game ending in a dead-lock of 0-0. The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, October 1.1980 — Page 15 Smith - Dietz united Cynthia Smith of 176 E. Main St., Vermontville, and William Dietz of Rochester, Michigan, were united in marriage on August 16 before 150 friends and relatives at the United 7 236 Methodist Church in Ver­ 7th, John Mater 9th, Tim montville, by the Rev. Floyd Tobias 11th, and Scott Nagel of Grand Ledge. Parents of the bride are Alldaffer 13th. The lady Lions had no Mr. and Mrs. Ronald opponents but reduced their Ramsey of 176 E. Main St, times considerably. Brenda Vermontville. The Browne, April Browne, Staci bridegrooms parents are Mr. Hill, and Dehice Gardner all and Mrs. Alvin Dietz of looked strong in the meet. Rochester, Michigan. The former Cindy Smith Marty Smith a Jr. High student has also cut con­ was given in marriage by siderable time from his her stepfather, Mr. Ronald Ramsey. The bride wore a previous times. The Lions record now floor length white organza stands at 2-1 overall and 2-0 gown. The gowns high in the league. They will be in neckline contoured as it action next week at Mon- eased into a most distinctive tabella on Thursday and Queen Ann’s neckline. A Saturday at the Wayland fitted bodice of Peau D’ange lace gently flowed into a full Invitational. bell shaped skirt boarded by matching lace and ruffle flaunce at the hemline; therefore extending into the gowns full chapel length score. , train. A bishop sleeve was Doing an excellent job with caught by a Victorian cuff. kickoffs for the sixth grade Gracing the brides head this year is Matt McClelland was a matching fingertip with Robert Millious doing veil attached to a camelot the punting. Other members cap done in imported illusion of the specialty team are net. The bride wore a diamond Ray Wolcott, Robert leaf necklace Millious, Jeff Tobias, Scott clover Reid, Frank Purchis, Jeff belonging to her mother. The brides bouquet was a Totten, Matt Owen, Paul Bahs, George Steinbrecher, cascade of blue and white Steve Smith and John roses, babys breath, white carnations and stephanotis Weber. The team will be playing in and ivy entwined. The Nashville this weekend matron of honor and flowers were against Woodland. Everyone bridesmaid is invited to come and see the white lace fans with blue and effort put out by these boys. Cross Country chalks up impressive winover " !Si§i •w”1 ■ !> JJ w S J SIS 2> nx *1^ 1^ lawJi lawJik The Maple Valley Cross­ Country team put on an impressive display Thur­ sday downing Central Montcalm 20-38. Dan Halsey and Central’s Todd Chapin ran a step for step footrace for the first two miles. On the third mile Halsey took a 15 yard lead and held on to take first place. Halsey’s time of 16:51 was the first to go under 17:00 on the Mulberry Fore course. Todd Chapin of Central took 2nd place with a time of 16:56. Other Lions placing were Don Hoffman, 3rd, Randy Beachnau 4th, Todd Braden 5th, Mike Trumble Sixth grade loses to Saranac tV*md WlbiL , *4"'Uthilti, i«’f >Wrt JnjSgHili ie!M mtatti taWUnf ■j, ilftt feiMtew «j mi BH! i® iilta Itatiij rtHwifili iHHi *Srteaitei ssstln teA^iiiX' fe^«A mjtiiW paslR Sifts:- te. rtdlt *yimmW ■gf tfjf tilJS^ Nashville’s sixth graders lost a tough decision to Saranac Saturday, 14-0. The first half saw the teams battling in a scoreless defensive seesaw. Despite a pass interception in the end zone by Ray Wolcott, a fumble recovery by Robert Millious, and some key tackles by Steve Cross the team could not get enough momentum behind any of their drives to score. Saranac came back in the second half and scored once in the third quarter with no extra point and again in the fourth quarter for a 14-0 final Vermontville fifth and sixth graders lose again Vermontville traveled to Woodland on Saturday and came home sadly defeated, 164). The grid iron was hot with action but to no avail. Glenn Ewing hustled across the field for 34 yards Do YOU OWN Diesel? *5% U» !»t<8 ''MP If So, YOU NEED Diesel Fuel Conditioner fl Z. Nashville Auto & Farm Supply 209 N. Main Nashville *895020 with the ball and scored 7 points. He also had 2 nice fumble recoveries. Tai Gearhart was putting out his all with 6 tackles and 16 yards gained for the day. Getting right in there were Gary Brewer, Robbie Trowbridge and Mitchell Collier with 7 and 5 tackles respectively. Mitchell also had 1 fumble recovery. With 4 tackles each were: Chris Youngs, and Sherman Reid, while Jeff Fisher had 3. Without the able help of Dan Snowden, Courtney Suntken, Jamie and Todd Grinage, Brian Bonney, Troy Collier, Tim Imes, Dale Dickinson, Lance Root, Matt Brown, Robert Harr, Robbie Weiler, Kevin Brock and Mike Medcoff and other players could not have done as well as they did. Their coaches are Gerald Cole, Dick Ewing, Rod Heinze, and Larry Pike. lit the unity candle she sang “Two Become One” accompanied on the organ by Mrs. E. Smith of Nashville. A flower garden reception and buffett dinner was held at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ramsey of E. Main St., Vermontville. Host and hostess for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Case of Sand Creek, Michigan. Assisting were Mrs. Kay Marsh, Vermontville, Mrs. Nancy Hines, Rochester, and Miss Linda Krowly of Grand Ledge presided over the punch bowl. Miss Down Case of Sand Creek kept the brides book. Miss Lillion Carney of Dimondale served the wedding cake which was made by the brides mother. The 4 tier wedding cake was centered in a white lace gazebo with pastel spring Advance registration is now being accepted for Adult Enrichment (Fun & Skill) classes at Maple Valley. The following is a partial list of the various offerings. Please contact the Com­ munity School office in the Jr.-Sr. high school or ask for Ernie Jacoby at 852-9275 for registration and in­ formation. Classes offered include: Square Dance with Don Williams, caller beginning Thursday, October 16,1980 in the MVHS Library - 7:30 to 10:00. Woodcarving with David D. Butler, instructing beginning Tuesday, October 14,1980 in the Woodshop - 7-9 p.m. Christmas Sewing Workshop with Paula Cole instructing beginning Thursday, October 16,1980 in the Homemaking Room 7-9 p.m. In addition to these specials, the regulars: Cake Decorating, ' Country Painting, Home Repair, Welding, Furniture Repair These will be purchased at class time and never cost more than $1 to cover cost of materials. Projects to be covered will include large and small braided wreath, plastic canvas ornament, wheat weaving, corn husk dolls, fabric baskets, and panty hose people. Please bring scissors to first class. and Knitting and Crocheting are again being offered. To come later in the fall are Guitar Lessons and Jazz­ Exercise classes. In­ formation on these current as well as future classes may be obtained by calling 852­ 9275 during school hours. YOU CAN have fun, meet people and learn skills through Maple Valley Community Education Register now, we’re saving a place for you. flowers. The grooms cakes were centered with white doves and spring flowers which had their wedding vows wrote. Assisting the gift tables were friends of the bride Miss Renee Wright, Vermontville and Steve Case of Sand Creek, Michigan. For their honeymoon the bride and groom went to Mackinaw Island, Sault St. Marie, and points north. ’ They are at home in Durand, Michigan. Several out-of-town guests were present from Sand Creek, Mt. Pleasant, Flint, Bancroft, Durand, Lansing, Pontiac, Chelesa, Royal Oak, Rochester, Michigan. Grandparents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. William Long of Decatur, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Ramsey of McAllen, Texas. HAPPY BIRTHDAY .. Enrichment classes to start at M.V. soon Sign up now for the Christmas workshop A four-week “Christmas Workshop” will be offered again this year, through the Maple Valley Community Education office. Classes will begin Thur­ sday, October 16, at 7 p.m. There will be a $6 registration fee. Please pre­ register by calling 852-9275. This is important because kits are being made available for class projects. white roses, babys breath, white carnations and stephanotis. The little flower girl carried a white lace basket with rose pedals, the ring bearer carried a while satin pillow accented with blue and white roses aad white carnations. Mother of the bride chose a light blue pleated floor length dress and wore a gardinia corsage. Mother d the groom chose a peach floor length dress and wore a gardinia corsage. The grooms attire was a white tuxedo with a ruffle shirt and light blue trim. Fathers of the bride and groom, best man, groom­ sman and ushers wore light blue tuxedos with ruffle shirts with light blue trim. Attending the bride and groom were matron of honor Teresa Hall, sister of the bride from Durand, bridesmaid Barbara Dietz, sister of the groom from Rochester, Michigan. Best man was John Fadel, friend of the groom, Rochester, Michigan; groomsman was Terry Dietz of Rochester, Michigan, brother of the groom. Ring bearer was Jeremy Hall, nephew of the bride from Durand, flower girl was Rebecca Burke, friend of the bride from Kalamazoo. Ushers were Steve Ramsey, brother of the bride, and Matt Hines, brother-in-law, of the groom from Rochester. Soloist Charlotte Burke of Kalamazoo, friend of the bride sang the theme from Love -Story, The Lords Prayer and while the couple Gary Parr Love, JoAnn & Girls NOTICE The Nashville Department of Public Works will be flushing water mains within the Village of Nashville on October 1, 2 & 3, 1980. You may experience some cloudy water. Susan M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk Community Events Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl’s NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! Cloverleaf 4-H’ers plan hayride MAPLE VALLEY SQUARES * DANCE * FRIDAY, OCT. 3rd at 7:30 P.M. FULLER STREET SCHOOL The Cloverleaf 4-H Club will have its annual fall hayride at 6:30 p.m. Satur­ day, October 11. It will be held at the Tobias' on M-66. All new members are welcome. Bring hot doqs and buns and a dish to pass. (10-8) JV girls bow to Lakeview The JV girls lost to Lakeview last night by a score of 29-15. High scorer was Jennie Filter with 5 points, Jennie was also high rebounder, pulling down 10 rebounds. • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday • Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. �LEAN & MEATY PORK STEAK This week at Johnny's . . . Red Delicious APPLES BAG 89 *29 3ba g U.S. NO. 1 FRc'SH SOUTHERN YAMS CRISP MICHIGAN SEMI-BONELESS LB. PORK BUTT ROAST H7F9EL *O CARROTS LB. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 108, No. 19 —Wednesday, Octobers, 1980 Nashville 'kicks-off'United Way drive Tips that will aid volunteer solicitors in the Nashville area United Way campaign were offered Monday at a “kick-off’ coffee at the local -United Methodist Com­ munity House. Over coffee and donuts, the group heard an in­ spirational talk by William Herbst of Grand Haven, a consultant with the United Way of Michigan. Refreshments were provided by Carl’s Market and the Nelson Brumms. “People give to people,” Herbst told the volunteers, stressing the personal aspect of soliciting. On the subject of what represents a donor’s fair share, Herbst told the workers that “giving is a William Herbst of Grand Haven, a consultant for United Way of Michigan, was in Nashville Monday to address local solicitors at a campaign kick-off coffee at the United Methodist Community House. Seventeen volunteers were present for the occasion. The 1980 drive started October 1 in Nashville. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) matter of conscience.” Films to aid the solicitors in their task were shown during the coffee session and Herbst also related his own experiences in heading various United Way cam­ paigns in his hometown of Grand Haven. Nashville solicitors received kits and other in­ formation at the coffee hour. The meeting was chaired by Mrs. Illa Steward, campaign manager. Serving as officers for the new year are Rev. Leonard Putnam, president; Mrs. Freida Laurent, vice­ president; Mrs. Delores Knoll, secretary; and Mrs. Geneva Brumm, treasurer. The 1980 Nashville goal has been set at $2,000. Mrs. Brumm stressed the im­ portance of local residents requesting that their out-of­ town payroll deducted contributions to be returned to Nashville. “Those people helped put us over the top last year,” she commented. About 60 percent of the locally collected funds go for Nash­ ville-based programs. The balance goes to the United Way of Michigan for distribution to various charitable and service organizations. Donors may designate Lentz and Queen north from specifically to which group Washington to river - Nancy or organization their con­ Brady; Middle Edgar tribution will go. Smith. The solicitation drive S. State from Francis and concludes October 25. Local Casgrove - Marie Fisherf collectors and areas to be State - Darlene Scramlin; covered are as follows: Brumm Rd. and North of N. Main from Washington River - Edna Smith; Phillips to Bridge & Water - Ard - Nan Crafts; Mason Decker; East of Lentz ex­ Territory - Evelyn Mason; cept Maple Valley Arms - Durkee to Bivins Linda Margaret Swiger; Maple Boldrey; Fuller from Main Valley.Arms - Arlene Mc­ to Fuller Heights Rev. Crimmon and Elizabeth Leonard Putnam; South Lynch; Sherman from Main from Fuller & Francis Phillips to Lentz & Lentz - Darla Meehan; Mead-OKate Hess; Sherman from Acres - Jane Brazier. Main to Phillip and Maple S. Main from Washington Esther Christman; to Railroad and Church St. Washington to Lentz and Peg Mater; Barryville Queen from Washington 4o Territory - Alberta Gardner railroad Irene Bloom; and Agnes Pufpaff. Business District - Nelson Cleveland and Reed to Lentz - Sharon Green; Gregg to Brumm. Athletic Boosters raise s4,000 Approximately $4,000 was the generous response of raised in a recent door-to- Maple Valley residents to the door canvass by the Maple drive, the first stop in an Valley Athletic Boosters, MVAB campaign to raise reports Andrew Joostberns $8,700 to reinstate 1980-81 of Vermontville, vice athletic programs that were president of the eliminated in the local organization. schools during a July budget­ Joostberns extends thanks slashing by the Maple Valley on behalf of the MVAB for Cont. page 6 — Maple Valley News and Reminder awarded for community service The Reminder and Maple Valley News were honored with a community service award from Nashville Boy Scout Troop 177 in appreciation of news coverage of the troop's activities, plus coverage of other community-oriented organizations. Mrs. Melvin (Alice) Jacobs accepted the award on behalf of the Jacobs family, publishers of the papers, from Scout­ master Paul Kesler. Receiving awards at a Court of Honor Monday evening were these members of Nashville Boy Scout Troop 177, shown with their leaders (front, from left) Scott, Reid, Jeff Meyer, Kenny Meade III, Danny Kenny Bishop; Kesler, Kellogg,, (back) Paul scoutmaster; Tom Bishop, Eugene Dubie, Brian Gillum, Richard Perrier, Robert Kisler, Dave Kellogg, assistant scoutmaster; and Ken Meade II, assistant scoutmaster. The troop has 26 members, some of whom were away at sixth grade camp and were unable to take part in the event. Special guests, in addition to Mrs. Jacobs, were John Sare, Red Cross water safety instructor, and his family. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1980 Page 2 Nashville News Local readers whose memories of Nashville go back to the 1920’s will be interested in an item in the July issue of the Reader’s Digest, recently brought to our attention by Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch of Nash­ ville. The first paragraph'in the Life In These United States feature on page 91 concerns Ezra E. Devereaux, a popular Nash­ ville school superintendent some 50 years ago. Although not mentioned by name, “Dev,” as he was fondly called by his admirers here, is the subject of a human interest piece submitted to Readers’ Digest by his daughter, Mrs. Virginia Wood of Lansing. It concerns a daily 20-mile pilgrimage that her 80-year-old father made by bus to be with his wife in a medical-care facility, and what occurred one day when the bus driver was unable to pick up his faithful passenger. Devereaux now lives in Lansing and was mentioned in this column 'earlier this year after the Lansing State Journal did a special piece on him, written by a reporter who met Dev at the bus stop. Since that first item ap­ peared in this column, Devereaux’s wife has passed away. But in the meantime, many of Dev’s former students had gotten in touch with him. One who wrote and received a warm letter in return was Wayne Fuller, a local native now of Toledo and a frequent contributor qf this column. Thanks to Mrs. Lynch for sharing her discovery of the Reader’s Digest item with us. Nashville firefighters were summoned shortly before 7 p.m. last Tuesday to. ex­ tinguish a blaze in an abandonded house, located on Kalamo Highway just east of Mason Road. The fire was actually actually in in VerVermontville’s service area, but Nashville was called first. ■ Vermontville firefighters went to the scene later in the evening when the blaze rekindled. Arson is suspected as cause of the fire, e, according ccodg too officials. o c s. A two-car crash at the Three Bridges intersection of M-79 and M-66, south of Nashville, resulted in minor injuries for a Clarksville woman who reportedly ran a stop sign on M-79 and struck a southbound auto on M-66. She was,taken to the hospital by the Nashville ambulance for treatment. Occupants of the other car wtere apparently unhurt. The Nashville fire truck also rolled in case of fire at the accident scene, but was not needed and returned to the station. The crash occurred about 11 a.m. Tuesday.. Susan Brownell of Battle Creek was named the weekly weight loss winner when “God’s No-Munch Bunch” met last Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Good Luck... George & Tina Love, Your Family < For a flattering ► new cut, perm, • styling or color, try our hair pros! Call us now! 'The Mirrors image mmou niiaae Beauty and Barber Shop 111 N. Main Nashville (517) 852-9192 Baptist Church^ Susan had lost six pounds in one week 40 earn the honor. She also won the title of topSfydght loss winner for the*^rponth, shedding a total of igeven and one-half pounds during Sept. A traffic stopper along North Main Street last week was the Victorian Gallery of Hastings shooting pictures near the old Grist Mill site. Subjects were families of the Nashville Baptist Church, photographed in individual groupings. The pictures will be published in color in a family album-style Church Directory listing names and address of the local congregation. The book is expected to be available by the first of the coming year. Mrs. Helen Furlong of Nashville returned home last Tuesday after an 8-day stay at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. She is recovering well from an artery blockage problem which had caused a temporary paralysis of her legs, and she reports that no surgery will be needed at this time. Miss Laurie Tobias, daughter' of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tobias of Nashville, recently auditioned as a violinist for the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony and was accepted. Earlier, Laurie had also been accepted to play with the Battle Creek Youth Symphony. Next summer, Laurie is to perform with the Blue Lake Fine Arts International Orchestra on a 4-weeks tour of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tobias and children of Nashville recently enjoyed dinner at the Bavarian Restaurant at Alaska in honor of several family birthdays. Carl celebrated his birthday on Sept. 29; son Brice, on the 27th; son Carmin, Sept. 18th, and son Carl Jr. will observe his on October 18. Mrs. Lawrence (Bessie) Friddle of rural Lacey is home and . gradually regaining her strength after undergoing serious kidney surgery at a Battle Creek hospital.'All of her children have been here to visit her during her hospitalization and convalescence. They are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sexton of Mount Pleasant; Richard Sexton and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Johnson, all of Weidman. - Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville accompanied Mr. By Susan Hinckley and Mrs. Roger Hardenburg of Eagle to Battle Creek Saturday evening to attend the wedding of Bertha’s grandson, Leon Doty, to Katie Towery. Both the bride and groom are from Battle Creek. The ceremony was held at the Morgan Road Church of the Nazarene. A reception followed at the George C. McKay Center in Battle Creek. The Education Committee of the United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, at the church. Lois Fisher of Grand Junction, Colorado, was in Nashville recently for a week’s visit with her parents, Gayion and Marie Fisher. She also called on other friends and relatives, including her brother and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Linden Fisher and children of near Woodland. Word was received here last week of the September 26 death of Bernice Ann (Cronk) Jeffers, a former local resident? She passed av,ya.y at age 45 at Monterrey,, California. Bernice had lived in the West since shortly after her graduation from high school here in 1953. She attended school here from kindergarten through senior year, residing with her grandmother, the late Mrs. Fred Camp, on Middle Street. For the past several years, Bernice had suffered from a kidney ailment and required dialysis treatment. Last spring, she broke her hip in a fall and her health began to deteriorate rapidly. Word of her passing was received here when Bernice’s mother phoned her daughter’s former classmate, Delores (Mar­ shall) Knoll. The Class of 1953 has made a donation to the National Kidney Foundation in Bernice’s memory. To the bqgt of our knowledge, she has no relation living in this area now. Mrs. Chris Schantz of Nashville was able to return home last Sunday after being confined for some time at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Enjoying a recent Sunday excursion to Frankenmuth were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pennock, Mrs. Doris Mar­ shall and Mrs. Margaret Wagner, all of Nashville. The Board of Trustees of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hein of Nashville recently donated four large wall pictures to Putnam Public Library, including two original oils and two prints. One scenic print is framed in a stunning antique guilted rococo. The other print is of Abraham Lincoln. The original oils include a nature landscape by the late Hank Reynolds, a local artist, and a portrait of George Washington-painted in 1921 by Ernest W. Berg. Another recent gift to Putnam Library is a November 6, 1869 issue of The World, a New York newspaper. It was presented to the library by C. E. Higdon, who found it in the attic of his Barryville home. A recent addition to the Nashville memorabilia in the Michigan and Local History room at the library are two photos presented by Mrs. Dorothy Brown Yarger of Hastings. One picture is of Ernest Offley, son of Hib­ bard and Luvine Offley. The ' second photo is labeled as the “Em Wilkinson house.” The location is not noted on the picture, but we located a listing in a 1926 Nashville directory for a Mrs. Emma Wilkinson. Could this be the same person? Who knows where she lived? We would appreciate a call if you can offer any information on the subject. In the yard is a lady identified as Myrtie Offley Brown, daughter of Henry Wm. Offley, an early local veterinarian who lived on State Road, west of the present-day M-66. Mrs. Viola Beystrum of Nashville underwent surgery last Wednesday at Pennock Hospital in Country Corners Main Store, M-66 and State Rd. Will Be Open Weekends -only after October 12 Nashville Store 119 N. Main Open as usual; Mon. - Fri. 10 AM - 6 PM Saturday 9 Am - 6 PM AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m.. Sun. A.M. Worship. .9:15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:15 Morning Worship .11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ... 11 Evening Worship .. 7 Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 a-, m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. AM Service......... 11 a.m. a.m. PM Service ........... 7 p.m. p.m .Wed. Service....... 7 p.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville REV. J. G. BOOMER Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School ... 10 a.m Sunday: Sunday: Morning Worship .11 a.m Evening Worship .. 7 p.m Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m Adult Sunday School ....... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. PASTOR RANDY REED REV. MOLLY TURNER (Vi mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashviile) REV. LEONARD PUTNAM PASTOR AAARVIN POTTER 110 South Main, Vermontville Church School .. 9:30 a.m. Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship p.m. Wednesday Evening Fellowship Time After Worship.................. p.m. Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING 219 Washington St., Nashville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 8593 Cloverdale Road celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday .............. 6 p.m the evening before . Morning Service . 11 a.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m .Evening Service .. 7 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service ..6p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. PAULL. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Hastings and is reported to be recovering well. At the time of this report, it was not known how long she would be confined. Please remember to cheer her with a greeting card or call. Recent weekend guests, of Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades were their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ford Rhoades of Bryan, Ohio, and a niece, Lottie Gessey of West Unity, Ohio. Callers during their visit were the daughters of Rev. and Mrs. Rhoades: Mrs. Naomi Watson of Nash­ ville; Mrs. Ruth Ann King of Bellevue; and Mrs. Bernice Conklin of Bristol Lake; and the Rhoades’ grand­ daughter, Mrs. Lori Hughes of Battle Creek. While the Ohio visitors were here, the family had an opportunity to listen to a tape recording of the beautiful funeral service that was conducted for their son and brother, Edgar Rhoades, who died’recently at Topeka, Kansas. Several relatives here had been unable to attend that service and the recording was prepared for them; by the officiating minister. Recent callers on' Mrs. Esta Day were her daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Carl Gasser of Battle Creek. Saturday, Mrs. Day attended the wedding in Hastings of her great-granddaughter, Debra Laurie, to Colin Erb. The bride is the daughter of Marvin and Judy Laurie of near Barryville. The ceremony was at Grace Wesleyan Church. The film HEAVENLY DECEPTION, a true story of one young man’s encounter with the “Moonies” will be shown at 7 p.m. Sunday, October 12, at the Nashville Assembly of God. The film takes a serious look at the Rev. Richard Wadsworth UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville �1 inn d WKii shown at ? pjj. $n trail It Utt sday ay atat Assembly o( God UH il ii tabs i strita HlL i re,M'6iond$loleli cults and specifically Rev. Moon's Unification Church. Details elsewhere in this issue of the Maple Valley News. Get ready to meet The Brothers from Akron, Ohio, who will present a powerful ministry in song at the Nash­ ville Baptist Church at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, October 12. The trio are former mem­ bers of the Cathedral Quartet of Stow, Ohio, which was so well received in an appearance at the local church last year. All are cordially invited to attend. Oral and Jim Miller of Assyria were recent callers on Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shull of Nashville. Last week, the Shulls called on Mrs. Evangie Miller at Algonquin Lake. Mrs. Mildred-. Bursley of Nashville returned hom^e recently after a week-long trip to Michigan’s “Copper Country,” which is her birth­ place. She accompanied Mrs. Marie Fulton of Lan­ sing on the journey north, and they visited Calumet and Houghton, among other places. While there, the two called on Mr. and Mrs. John Beaudion III and Dr. and Mrs. Percy Murphy. Mildred and Marie also spent some time gathering historical data on- their family. On the Way home, the ladies called on Mrs. Alice Rogers at the Eastern Star home in Alma. The Golden Agers of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet for a noon potluck dinner Friday, October 10, at the Com­ munity House. Senior citizens over the age of 70 will be honored Sunday, October 12, at the Nashville United Methodist Church. The day has been designated as Three Score and Ten. After morning worship service, the seniors will be treated to dinner in the Community House at the church. A program of music will be presented under the direction of Ed and Edna Smith of Nashville. Friday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nashville were Mrs. Virginia Wolf and son Carl of Eaton Rapids. Later, the Reids a attended wedding reception at the local VFW hall for Claudette and Kenneth Gearin of Woodland. She is the daughter of Claude and Myrtle Reid of rural Hastings. Clarence Reid attended a Saturday evening FatherSon banquet at the Ver­ montville Bible Church with his son Darrel and grandsons Sherman and Matt of Kalamo. Also present at the event was Vere Robinson of Bellevue, grandfather to Darrel Reid. While the men attended the banquet, their wives, Mrs. Margaret Reid, Mrs. Karen Reid, and Mrs. Olive Robinson, had supper with Jean and Ernie Withey of Kalamo in honor of Jean’s birthday. Also present for the occasion were Carl and Virginia Wolf and son Carl of Eaton Rapids; Sandy and Harry Rollins; Kathy, Steve and Teresa Reid; and Carrie Wiser, all of Nashville. Mrs. Clarence Reid was in Grand Rapids Monday to visit her sister, Mrs. Mar­ jorie Schaperkatter, and had lunch with her. The Mulberry Fore Golf Course club house will be the scene of a rally October 13, for James . Gilmore, Republican candidate for the 3rd District congressional seat now held by Howard Wolpe. The 4:30 p.m. coffee at the club house in Nashville will be one of three ap­ pearances Gilmore will make in this area that day. Two factory visits and an evening dinner are planned for Hastings. Gilmore, of Kalamazoo, made an earlier appearance here last summer at a Republican breakfast. Give Mom a night off from cooking and get a head start on Christmas shopping! An opportunity to follow that good advice will be provided by the Peace United Methodist Church on Friday, October 24, during a "Shop & Snack” night. For two hours, starting at 5:30 p.m., homemade soup, salads, sandwiches, desserts and beverages will be sold (all individually priced). Also offered for sale will be handcrafted bazaar items Va^JODiAHD stoves WOOD or COAL-BURNING FIREPLACE STOVES • Free standing or in sert into most exist­ ing fireplaces. No alterations or re­ modeling necessary. • Puts heat into your house instead of up the chimney — yet lets you retain the charm and aesthet­ ics of your fireplace. Unique outlet stops chimney heat loss. 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' located four miles west of The local Friends of the Nashville at the intersection Library are promoting of M-79 and Barryville Road. National Library Month with Baby Day-was a special a multitude of October ac­ Sunday, September 28, at the tivities at Putnam Public Nashville Church of the Library. More on this Nazarene. All babies present elsewhere in this issue of the and their families were News. introduced. Grandparents A timely letter from from Hastings, Charlotte, Wayne Fuller, a Nashville Battle Creek, Olivet, native now of Toledo, Woodland and Nashville touched on the topic of the attended. A special tribute old Standpipe which met its was given to Mrs. Leon demise this past week. Stanton of rural Nashville Fuller wrote he had enjoyed for having the youngest our recent article on the old great-grandchild present. water tower, telling of its Born in July, his name is pending demolition. “I have Brian Parr. He is the son of been up on top of the stand­ Steve and Janet pipe a good many times, ” he (Cheeseman) Parr of Wrote. “When I was in high Charlotte. Mrs. Stanton also school, we used to go to the was recognized for having park and use a park bench been in charge of the leaned up against the church’s Cradle Roll in the structure to reach the lad­ past. Special honors also der.” Fuller added that he went to babies Christine always climbed the ladder Hicks, daughter of Steve and from the inside (next to the Josie (Herman) Hicks of pipe, facing out). “Some Battle Creek, and Scott would go up on the outside,” Herman, son of David and he noted. “That was not for me.” Fuller graduated from NHS in 1926. Mrs. Weda Roberts is recovering as well as can be expected after hip surgery at Pennock Hospital last week. The operation ‘was necessitated by a fracture sustained when Mrs. Roberts fell in her apartment at the Maple Valley Arms. She is now undergoing physical therapy and it is expected she will be hospitalized about two more weeks. Please remember her with a card or call. The Twelve Disciples Sunday School campaign gets underway October 19 at the Nashville Baptist Church. Each week’s lesson of the 12-week program will center on the life ofone of the 12 followers of Jesus. Those attending Sunday School during the campaign will receive each Sunday a charm bracelet or key ring depicting the disciple featured in that day’s lesson. To collect a complete set, one must at tend each Sunday School session during the 12­ week period. The Sherwood Singers of Grand Rapids will be at the Nashville Baptist Church on Sunday, October 26, to present a ministry in music at the 11 a.m. service. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Wednesday, October 8, 1980—Page 4 , Memories off the pas By Susan Hinckley Win or lose, Nashville's Football team was the pride of the town“The high school athletic association has purchased a football and undoubtedly will have a team next year,” noted the Nashville News in early November 1899. Despite the optimistic forecast, it was some time before football really got a foothold in Nashville. The sport still was being treated quite informally six years later. “A football game played here Saturday between two picked-up teams from Nash­ ville and Hastings high schools resulted in a victory for Nashville, by a score of 5­ 0,” informed the News in early November 1905. The biggest event of the season in those days was the traditional Thanksgiving Day football game, but even the holiday matches often were set with little advance notice. In 1905, Nashville’s eleven squared off against Charlotte on local ground for the Thanksgiving contest. Over the next few years, Charlotte became a sort of special nemisis to the Nash­ ville boys on the football field. In late October 1906, the locals held Charlotte to a scoreless tie in a Friday afternoon home game. “Shorty Purchis was the sensation of Nashville’s team, making brilliant runs through the big rugged Charlotte line,” observed the News. A few weeks later, the two teams staged a repeat performance. “Nashville and Charlotte battled to another 0-0 tie in their football game, after halves of 20 and 15 minutes, respectively,” the News reported. Freeport was another favorite competitor that year. The Nashville team traveled by train or in their own autos to “away” games. Most play was staged in the afternoon following school, since there was no artificial lighting on the fields then. The old driving park north of Thornapple River, along what is now Kellogg Street, was the scene of some very early local football action. Later, the Riverside athletic field became the site of home games. The grounds were developed by the community on land west of Main Street, property donated for that purpose by the Charles Putnams. Bill Face, who played on Nashville’s 1913 team, remembers that football gear considered standard equipment today was almost non-existant then. “We had no helmets, no shoulder pads,” he reflects. “We just played football. Ifwe got hit, we got hurt.” The sport was sidelined temporarily during the World War I years, recalls Nelson Brumm, but was revived in 1922 when he was a junior. By then, playing conditions had improved somewhat but padding still was scant. For kidney protection, the boys used horse collar pads: Some made their own football shoes by nailing cleats on the soles. Uniforms were a hodge-podge affair of hand-me-downs. As a semblence of head gear, the players wore helmets that were merely felt-lined leather caps. “Throughout the summer, we let our hair grow long to serve as extra padding,” remembers Nelson. "Come basketball season, we cut it Enjoy the Extra’s / from... Nancy's • Ear Piercing • Eyebrow Waxing • Hair Styling and Perming TREAT YOURSELF.. Nancy’s BEAUTY SHOP 157 S. Main, Vermontville short.” Nelson was a member of the 1923 team when the News declared in late September that “Nash­ ville High opened what promises to be a great football season, by beating Lake Odessa 39-0.” The prediction proved to be true. Nashville lost only one game in 1923, to Por­ tland. At the end of the season, the team was feted at a banquet in the rooms of the Nashville Club in the Gribben Block. About 80 were present for the oc­ casion, including parents of the players. In 1927, the NHS squad made headlines by defeating Hastings, 14-6, in the season opener. “This is the first time Nashville has beaten the county seat team since 1916,” boasted the News. Greenfield made the first touchdown/ when he picked up a fumble and made a long run, and Nelson made the second one in a sweeping end run. Nelson drop-kicked both the extra points.” For the traditional Thanksgiving Day game in 1927, the high school squad was challenged by an alumni team. Admission of 25 cents was charged for the 10 a.m. game, with all proceeds dedicated to. Jack V. Downing, a former member of the high school squad who was hospitalized at Nor­ thville. “The high school-alumni all-star football game Thanksgiving Day was a thrill-packed affair that ended in a 6-6 tie,” declared the News. “The alumni, by virtue of their superior weight, made consistent line plunges for gains, while the high school team had to take to the air to score. Then the alumni discovered they, too, had a passing combination, Sprague to Bennett, which they proceeded to use to tie the count.” According to the News story, “oldtimers who saw action on the alumni team” included Don Sprague, John Johnson, Howard Caley, Jesse Guy, Bill Face, Shirley and Nelson Brumm, Dale De Vine, L. W. Face, Dr. O. O. Mater, R. H. Olin and A. L. Bennett. Officiating at the event were Robert Surine, E. L. Kane and Emory Morris. In 1988,' nineteen boys turned out for football, and by the first week in Sep­ tember six games had been scheduled, leaving four open ddtes to be filled by later arrangements. Nashville played Ltkeview High School from Battle Creek that year, defeating them 12­ 0. The first regular game of the season in that era usually was played the third or fourth week of September. There were only 14 can­ didates out for the team in 1929, and only three of them — Paul McDowell, Bryant Seventy years ago, Nashville's team of 1910 lined up for an October photo on the Riverside field. Coached by popular superintendent Charles Appelton (not shown) and captained by J. Robert Smith (with football) the squad lost only one game that season and formed the nucleus of a winning team the next year. From left are Smith: Glenn Giddings, Albert Nesman, Carl Coolbaugh, Ernest Feighner, Lawrence Rentschler, Ray "Bill" Irland, Sterling Dellar, Newt Trautman, Melvin Ehret, Glen Nesman, Orville Mater, Lee Burdick, Edwin Kane, Jack Brumm and George Appelman. Uniforms and padding were scant: helmet, non-existant. By 1914, felt-lined leather caps served as protective head gear. Most of the players are unidentified, but Jack V. Downing is holding the football. Thirteen years later, a Thanksgiving Day alumni-higk school all-star game dedicated proceeds to Downing who was confined to a TB sanitarium. Bleachers at Riverside field are in background. DeBolt and Richard Graham — had been regular players the previous year. “Others who have had some experience and likely will make the team are Gerald Olmstead, who played last year at Bellevue and transferred here this fall, Voyle Varney, Louis Diamante, Robert Mason and Ned Tieche,” advised the News. Despite loss of their first game to Hastings, 34-0, Coach Koekhout was quite pleased with the boys’ performance, according to the News account, but was giving the team a “strenuous A very rare old photo of Nashville's 1906 football program of training” in team shows that the earliest squads may have been preparation for an upcoming more uniformly* clad than those a few years later. game with Charlotte. Matching vests bear a stenciled insignia "Nashville H.S." Thanksgiving Day 1929 Players are unidentified except for Walter Scheidt, saw many local fans driving standing fourth from left. Coaches are thought to be to Lake Odessa to witness a Principal Russell Wightman (left) and Supt. Charles 9-0 holiday victory for Nash­ Appleton. Note unusual shape of early football, in ville, - capping a season foreground. record of three wins, four losses and one tie. By 1930, Chamber of Commerce the News called “one of the football fever was rampant. tendered a banquet to the best games of the year.” When the local eleven tied NHS squad. According to the report, a strong Lake Odessa team, “H. C. Kleinhans also' is to Gage, Sackett, Navue and 7-7, in the first home game of banquet the team, as a Varney were outstanding the season, they classed it as reward for their having stars for the locals. a “moral victory”. But beaten Bellevue 25-0,” noted Perhaps it was only Nashville lost a Novembel the News. “The dinner will coincidence that the same re-match at Lake-O, going be at Belson’s Bakery, as edition of the News carried down 25-0. . soon as Coach Johnson sets a the following note: In a News account of that date.” “Members of the high school game, the reporter took time Over the years, Bellevue football team will attend to note that transportation had replaced Charlotte as a services at the Methodist for the players had been favorite rival. “After a Church in a body Sunday furnished by Ralph Olin, Ken week’s vacation, Nashville’s morning.” Miller, L. G. Cole, Elmer football team wild meet “Nearly every boy in Cross and Jack Nelson. Bellevue Friday afternoon,” school has turned out for (School busses were years announced the News in early football pra c t ice, ” away.) November 1931. “School Will proclaimed the News, “and Win or lose, the Nashville be dismissed at 2 p.m. so that Coach Johnson has hopes of team always was loved by all students may attend the developing a strong team.” homefolks. At the end of the game.” Nashville won that Among the veterans were 1930 season, season the local confrontation, 25-13, in what Captain Paul Bell, Sandy Mason, Everett Couch, Voyle Varney and Keith Graham. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 8, 1980— Page 5 The end of 88 'towering' years By Susan Hinckley After 88 years of towering over Nashville, the old 1892 Standpipe met its demise Thursday. The unused 85,000-gallon water tank was lowered with a dignity befitting its place in local history. Only a handful of spec­ tators were on hand for the landmark’s passing. “I wonder how they ever got it up there in the first place,” mused Clifford Brooks, an 86-year-old Nash­ ville native who was on hand for the occasion. Though scaling the tower perched high on a Putnam Park hill has been a popular pastime for many generations, Brooks said he had never climbed it. Leveling of the 86-foot structure was handled by Battle Creek Wrecking Company, one of four bid- ders for the job. The Nashville village council .awarded the $5,280 contract to that firm in September. “We’re taking it down in four approximately 20-foot sections,” explained Richard Hill, owner of Battle Creek Wrecking, at the site Thursday. He noted that each one of the 17-riveted segments of the tank weighed about 3,000 lbs. “With the catwalk at the top, that makes the total weight about 51,000 pounds,” he added. His company will haul away the debris as scrap metal. The top section, with its cupola vented roof, was the first to be lowered, after being cut free by a torch wielded by Hill, circling the structure in a swing seat. After the top section was set down just west of the Going, going, gone . . tower, employee Dave McCleery crawled into the seat to cut the second sec­ tion. The next brave soul to climb into the swing seat was employee Al Jones, who freed the third section. “We all take turns (at the top),” said Hill. Plans being made on the site Thursday are expected to result in the top section, with catwalk, being saved and replaced on the old foundation as a Standpipe monument. It would be re­ painted and designated with an appropriate historicaldata sign. “Many people who’ve never been to the top of the Standpipe would then have an opportunity tt> see it,” noted Hill. The monument section would measure about ten feet high, plus roof. In its very early days, the Standpipe had no roof. It was an open-topped container of Thornapple River water, pumped into the tower by steam pumps located in the nearby Waterworks Building. That first municipal water supply was for non­ consumptive purposes only. In the 1930’s, wells were driven south of the river and diesel pumps installed there to furnish the village with water “fit for drinking.” The Standpipe continued in use until it was replaced by a 400,000-gallon tower built along Casgrove Street during a 1975 municipal water system expansion program. Due to a deteriorating stone - and - concrete base, the empty Standpipe was considered a serious hazard by village officials who have wanted to have it razed for the past several years. Lack of funds had stalled the demolition until recently. The Standpipe was originally built to afford adequate fire protection for the village. That move was made after the downtown location of the early Jacob Lentz & Sons furniture factory was destroyed by fire in 1891. The Lentzes rebult the enterprise (later known at Lentz Table Co.) on Lentz Street on the condition that village fathers develop a municipal water supply for firefighting. Ovid Price, Nashville village employee, surveys the top piece of the standpipe after it wai lowered to the ground. This section of the landmark is to become the Standpipe tnonument. The second section of the standpipe tips on its side after being cut from its towering position over the vi e. One of the workers is being raised to the top of the second section to begin cutting if loose, a process which takes about 45 minutes to cut with cutting torch. Colorful and Warm, Corduroy & Cotton Flannel for Winter Clothing. The second section to be grounded appears like a tunnel as workers discuss the next phase of demolition of the old standpipe. (Maple Valley News photos by Suson Hinckley) (Across from the Nashville Post Office) HOURS: Tues, thru Sat. 9 to 5:30. Closed on Mondays. Employee Al Jones prepares for lift-off. �The Mople Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, October 8, 1980 — Page 6 Film explores cults and "moonies The film HEAVENLY DECEPTION will be shown at7 p.m. Sunday, October 12, at the Nashville Assembly of God at 735 Reed St. Produced by Evangelical Films, the motion picture takes a serious dramatic look at the cults and specifically Reverend Sun Myung Moon’s Unification Church. It is based on a The Brothers” will present ministry in song at Nashville Baptist One of gospel music's freshest groups, "The Brothers" of Akron, Ohio will present ministry in song at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, October 12 at the Nashville Bap­ tist Church, 304 Phillips St. in Nashville. Members of the trio are Roy Tremble, George Amon Webster, and Lome Matthews, pianist-vocalist. All are former members of the Cathedral Quartet. The Brothers recently signed a recording contract with the John T. Benson Co. in Nashville, Tenn, for the Heartwarming, Impact label. Nashville and Maple Valley high schools are scheduled to participate in the game. Facing each other on the gridiron will be teams comprised of odd-year and even-year graduates. Boosters - from front Board of Education following a June millage defeat. In the wake of the recent second defeat of that issue, the MVAB expects the Athletic Boosters to be an ongoing program. Goals will be set on a yearly basis. With the successful can­ vass behind them, the MVAB volunteers now are selling tickets for an October 31 raffle of a 26-inch folding bicycle donated by Carl’s Market of Nashville. Plans are being made also to hold a benefit dance on November 8th at the Ver­ montville Fire Barn. More details will be furnished at a later date, but Rick Rodriquez’ band has agreed to furnish the music. In addition, the MVAB treasury should receive a big boost Saturday evening, October 11, when all proceeds of an alumni all­ star football game at Fuller St. field are donated to the Boosters for reinstatement of the school athletic program. A big lineup of former players from Vermontville, CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all those who worked so hard to make the dedication of the Nash­ ville Community Center such a success. Special thanks to Becky, Dale and Susie Corkwell, and Geneva Brumm for helping serve, Rev. Putnam and Rev. Wadsworth. Paul Kessler and his Scouts for their help in the pledge. Thanks again. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Christiansen PEOPLE WHO FILE BANKRUPTCY, are honest and hardworking like you. If you need this help, call today. Only $350. Attorney Covert 344-1602. October $300. (10-28) START YOUR LIFE OVER — If bankruptcy is your only out — take it. Call Attorney Covert for a bankruptcy appointment at 344-1602. Only $350. October only $300. (10-28) § The Perfect Christmas | Gift. . . Tyndal House book of the same name and is the true story of Chris Elkins, He was the typical “All­ American” boy — a senior in college; on the dean’s honor list; president of his fraternity. He could have been the boy next door, your best friend, your son... or you. HEAVENLY DECEP- Extension sponsors meeting on November ballot issues Room at the new County Courthouse. The same meeting will be repeated starting at 7 p.m. at the Eaton County residents Delta Township Hall (W. will make some serious Saginaw at Canal) in Lan­ decisions during the sing. November election and it The session is sponsored will probably pay to learn as by the Cooperative Ex­ much about the issues as tension Service and features possible. Lynn Harvey and Beth To help voters become Moore, who are public af­ acquainted with the state fairs specialists at Michigan tax, prisons, drinking age, State University. and other proposals, two We are offering an ob­ educational meetings will be jective review of each of th6 held on Thursday, October 9. proposals, telling the intent The first meeting is of each proposal and as scheduled from 1:30-3:00 much as possible, explaining p.m. at the Commissioners’ the consequences of each. By Allen Krizek, County Extension Director Bill Richards Studio 250 S. Main Vermontville, Mi. Ph. 726-1340 CLOSED MONDAYS 126 Bridge Portland, Mi. Ph. 647-6934 HOURS: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Sundays by Appointment This is strictly an educational meeting which will objectively analyze each issue,” relates Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director. Discussion will focus only on the state issues. The topics include: SmithBullard School Financing Tax Shift (Proposal A); Drinking Age (Proposal B); Executive - Legislative Tax Shift (Proposal C); Tisch Tax Cut (Proposal D); Prison Construction (Proposal E); Legislative Immunity (Proposal G); and Lieutenant Governor Powers (Proposal H). For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES Nashville church featu res "Focus on Family film series Nashville Baptist Church is presenting the series of films “Focus on the Family” by Dr. James Dobson. James C. Dobson, Ph.D. is Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of Southern California School of Medicine; Attending staff, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Nashville girl wins scholarship Laurie Perkins, a junior at Alma College, has been awarded a scholarship through a program at the school which honors Alma students Who show in­ tellectual promise and superior academic achievement. Laurie, a 1978 graduate of Maple Valley High School, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Perkins of Lawrence Hwy., Nashville. He is co-editor of “The Mentally Retarded Child and his Family”, a graduate level textbook called “the most useful book in its field” by reviewers at Menninger Clinic. Dobson is also author of “Dare to Discipline”, “The Strong-Willed Child”, “What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women”, “Hide or Seek”, and “Preparing for Adolescence”. Dr. Dobson is an active Christian layman and regularly teaches a church school class. The films and dates shown are as follows: Film 1 - The Strong-Willed Child, Sunday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m. Film 2 - Shaping the Will Without Breaking the Spirit, Sunday, October 12, 7 p.m. Film 3 - Christian Fathering, Sunday, October 19, 7 p.m. Film 4 - Preparing for Adolescence (The Origins bf Self-doubt), Sunday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. Film 5 - Preparing for a PHOTOGRAPH Whether it’s a child’s portrait for Grandma, a portrait of yourself for family and friends, or a family por­ trait for everyone — It’s the easy way to shop! Christmas sitting deadline is November 15th, so set up your appointment now. answers; a man who directed him to a church of love, care and concern; a church of Unification. Chris became a “Moonie”. But it wasn’t long before he sensed something wrong — a sort of deception, a “Heavenly Deception” where the end justified the means — a standard that was promoted and encouraged within the Unification Church, from the kids selling flowers on the street corners all the way to the highest echelon. And so he ran. In 12 years of producing over thirty Christian films, Evangelical Films has never offered a movie with more impacton parents and young people. HEAVENLY DECEPTION is a major motion picture. It promises to move audiences from apathy to action. The public is cordially invited to attend the showing. TION is the story of Chris Elkin’s journey from the college campus to the White House. Although raised in a Christian family and at­ tending church regularly, Chris never grew in his faith. He still had questions. Then one day in college, Chris met a man — someone who seemed to have the Vermontville news Mr. and Mrs. Alex Warden of Buckinghamshire, England, were Monday afternoon and night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict and Brenda. The Wardens entrained for Chicago -from Battle Creek Tuesday morning and will Tuesaymornnganw fly to California from there. Dr. and Mrs. Jack Gray of Richland, Michigan, ..called briefly at the Benedict’s Monday noon. The Bismark Community Boosters will meet at the Bismark School October 11 at 7 p.m. for potluck supper. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Howe and Mrs. Mearl Rairigh are the committee. Mrs. Harold Benedict and Brenda accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cates of Potterville to Alma Tuesday, where they visited their aunt, Mrs. Claud Van Blarcom at the Masonic Home. Mr. Kenneth Cates was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party honoring his 65th birthday at Mac Donald onas,n ’s, in Charlotte, aroe, September 26. About 25 guests were present. Those attending from this area were the Russell Booher’s, the Claude Van Blarcom’s, the Steve Cate’s and the Harold Benedict’s. Adolescence (Peer Pressure and 'Sexuality), Sunday, November 2, 7 p.m. Film 6 - What Wives Wish (heir Husbands Knew About Women (The Lonely Housewife), Sunday, November 9, 7 p.m. Film 7 - What Wives Wish their Husbands Knew About Women (Money, Sex and Children), Sunday, November 16, 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend this series of familyoriented films. Nashville Baptist Church is located at 304 Phillips Street in Nash­ ville. TRUMBLE AGENCY vluto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Pli. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 NAIL CLINIC SATURDAY (October11), 12-2 talk with our LICENCED ^ n C^A?GE to X NO ObGGATION s fOr yourW 9ere raetErenspdoinnsge e re our special prices through October- SCULPTURED NAILS ...... $2750 LIQUID Cftnn na,lwraps... $800 MANICUR,ES For men and women Try crcQ .NEW HAIR STYLE ...for your New Fall Fashions. Call today for appointment... 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Speakers will examine items brought by participants such as old jewelry, dishes, books, collectibles. Meeting is open to all, at First Baptist Church, across from the Fairgrounds, Charlotte. Refreshments by East Brookfield Study Group’ Sunday, October 19 - 1-5 p.m. Tour of Energy Efficient Homes in Eaton Rapids, Charlotte, and Potterville area. Meet at Felpausch Food Center parking lot in Eaton Rapids for registration and tour instruction. Open to the public. Monday, October 20 - 8 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Agricultural Society (Fairboard) annual meeting, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, October 20 - 7:30 p.m. “How To Re-Do a Bathroom”. Detailed directions and comments by those who have done it, or planned it for someone else to do. It’s free, open to all, and to be held at the Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, October 21 Reservations for Macrame’ Workshop, due at Cooperative Extension Office. Tuesday. October 21-7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Com­ mittee, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Wednesday, October 22 - 7:30 p.m. “How To Survive As A Single” (first of 3 bi-weekly classes) to be held at the Ex­ tension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Discussion, films, and work bock activities on the problems encountered by those who are single from divorce or death of partner. Pre­ registration and $1.00 for materials are requested by Oc­ tober 20. (543-2310). Wednesday, October 22 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy, Charlotte. 'Ride to help fight childhood diseases Maple Valley area bikers are urged to pick up a sponsor forin, get sponsors and meet at Maple Valley Implement on Sherman Street on Saturday, October llat8:45a.m. for the Wheels for Life Bike-A-Thon. There is still plenty of time Mary Warner celebrates 90th birthday St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. The research that is going on at St. Jude’s today may well save a child’s life tomorrow. When a rider knocks at your door, please support the biker. There is a three hour limit on the Bike-A-Thon, so please be as generous as possible with your pledge. Each rider will be given a lap card when they register at the Maple Valley Im­ plement. Every time they ride through the check-point, the card will be marked. At the end of the ride, the lap card will be checked and signed to show that the rider earned what the sponsor pledged. Riders will then return to sponsors to collect the pledge. A two-mile road course has been set up starting at the Maple Valley Implement One Man Band” featuri C. C. OLIVER In celebration of the 90th birthday of Mary Warner, an open house will be held Sunday, October 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the activity room at the Barry County Medical Care Facility, 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. Mary Fox Warner was bor.i October 16, 1890 in These will be purchased at Barry County. She has lived class time and never cost iin Woodland, Vermontville more than $1 to cover cost of and Hastings areas. Mary materials. and her husband Chas. Projects to be covered will Warner owned and operated include large and small Warnerville Store for 18 braided wreath, plastic years. Chas, passed away canvas ornament, wheat September 23, 1966. weaving, corn husk dolls, She has resided at the fabric baskets, and panty Barry County Medical hose people. Facility since February 22. Please bring scissors to Before that she was at the first class. Provincial House of Hastings for 6 years. She spent 3 months in Pennock Hospital last winter. A son, Victor Warner, of Hastings and three daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Dorothy) Faust of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Harry (Esther) Lilly, NUMBERED Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. Wm (Betty) Cappon, Woodland; Different Styles & grandchildren and great­ grandchildren are happy io host this occasion. They will welcome friends and relatives to visit their mother. The family requests no gifts as her room is small and to see you will be gift enough. 9:30 P.M. EUCHRE PARTY...Every Wed. 7:30 p.m. TACO NIGHT...on Tues. 5:00 p.m. FISH NIGHT...on Fri. 5:00 p.m. M1CEPH1RMCT (FORMERLY SIMON PHARMACY) ON SALE FOR FALL! Do-it-Yourself PRE-CUT & CONAIR PRO (T 1200 HAIR DRYER 2 speeds. 2 heat settings. Starting at... r jfriwyaWF1F1 $PLUS 195 00 TAX I fffi l>.99 Sale continues thru Saturday October 11th Build it TODAY, ... use it for all the tomorrows to come. 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Rebate purchase. < |I ■JiIn f l fl ACTUAL PRICE Tall kitchen bags. Lemon scented. 44 qt., 15 ct. Grass bags. 26 gal., 10 ct. Large YOUR trash and yard bags. 33 gal., 7 ct. CHOICE £ Sizes Available — alOffl Whfywi® I K«NOOW* 852-0845 207 Main St., Nashville BARN KITS... SITUM I brill W । store on Sherman Street to Curtis Road back Sherman to East Street, out East Street to Francis then back to Maple Valley Implement. An off the road course will be set up for tricyclers. Tricyclers are asked to report at 10:00 a.m. Refreshments will be available during the ride. Prizes will be announced following the Bike-A-Thon. Local area merchants Carl’s Market, Kelleys, Nashville Hardware and the Country Store - have been generous in their donations. If you have any questions, please call Ann Taylor 852­ 0784 or Jan Mittelstaedt 8529510. In case of rain or snow, please call and we will set-up alternate date. Looking forward to seeing lots of anxious bikers this Saturday! MAIN STREET — VERMONTVILLE Sign up now for the Christmas workshop A four-week “Christmas Workshop” will be offered again this year, through the Maple Valley Community Education office. Classes will begin Thur­ sday, October 16,- at 7 p.m. There will be a $6 registration fee. Please pre­ register by calling 852-9275. This is important because kits are being made available for class projects. for all interested bikers to participate in this fun-filled Saturday event. Co-chairpersons Ann Taylor and Jan Mittelstaedt are urging parents to en­ courage their children to join in helping to raise money for ltexall BATH SCALES Brown or M M White. (X-1134,35) REX-WAY® BATH SCALE White. Stock up for HALLOWEEN! Q >lt 0 YOUR CHOICE TOOTSIE ROLL TREATS Miniatures, 11 oz. Pops, 10oz. Stock up for Halloween! M9C0Q nestle MINIATURE YOUR CHOICE Surprise Trickor-Treaters with miniature Nestle Milk Chocolate, Crunch, ChocoLite or $100,000 bars. 10-oz. bags (X-1133) 2/ * 1.00 RKSalf HYDROGEN (U-285) PEROXIDE 16 oz. YOUR UKSttt CHOICE ISOPROPYL (D-414) ALCOHOL 16 oz. MR. COFFEE FILTERS 3/* I Fit any automatic coffee maker. NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR 8-DIGIT CALCULATOR Automatic 7-minute shut off. (X-6343) $9m99 G.E. LIGHT BULBS 4-bulb packs. 60, 75 or 100 watt? Sggt. Retail $3.40. (X-6204,5,6) $1I lUAwQ 50-ct.Box �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. October 8, 1980 — Page 8 Sports Lions win 24-18 thriller The Maple Valley varsity football team won a 24-18 thrilling football game over Montabella last Friday. Just as the team ran off to a 24-0 lead and appeared to have the game completely in hand, Montabella came back with 18 points and a last minute drive to make the game close. Maple Valley drove the opening kickoff to the Montabella 5 yard line, where a field goal attempt on the 4th down ended with the Mustangs in control of the ball. Montabella then went on their own offensive drive which ran out of downs on the Maple Valley 20 yard line. The Lions then went 80 yards in 8 plays to score Tom Brooke raced the last 50 yards for the game’s first score. Following the kickoff, Montabella was forced to punt. The Lions poured in on the Montabella punter and Jeff Christensen blocked the kick. Tom Brooke picked up the loose ball and raced 40 yards for the Lions’ second touchdown. On Montabella’s next possession, the Lions forced a fumble and Jeff Christensen pounced on it at the 19 yard line. Two plays later, Tom Brooke raced 8 yards for his third touch­ down of the night. Maple Valley’s final touch­ down came after the Lions’ punt return team forced a bad punt, giving the ball to Maple Valley on the Montabella 40 yard line. The Lions scored in 9 plays with Ray Pufpaff scoring a 13 yard pass for what turned out to be the winning score. At this point, Montabella got into the act by scoring on a 40 yard pass play just before the half ended to make the score 24-6. The third quarter ended with neither team able to add to its total, but a pair of fourth quarter turnovers by the Lions set up two quick scores for Montabella to make the score 24-18. With three minutes left, Montabella got the ball and a final try to tie the score. Jeff Christensen came up with the big play by intercepting a Montabella pass near the Lion goal line with less than a minute left in the game to insure the Maple Valley victory. Tom Brooke led the Lion offense with 129 yards on 15 carries, followed by Mark Siple with 37 yards on 9 carries and Terry Pierce with 26 yards on 10 carries. Terry also caught four Valley J.V.'s take Montabella 24-12 The Maple Valley J.V.’s were very fortunate in the 24 to 12 win over Montabella. Maple Valley was unable to move the ball offensively the first half, but the defense scored two touchdowns. The first touchdown was scored on a 45 yard pass in­ terception by Dan Keech. The extra point was added on a pass from Randy Joostberns to Tony Dunkelburger making the score 8 to 0. On thejast play of the first half, Montabella attempted a fake field goal and the holder was tackled by several Maple Valley defenders. The ball went up in the air and Tony Reid returned a 50 yard fumble for a touchdown. The extra point was socred ^FRIDAY ONLY w REE VISIT to the... Ultra-Tan Booth — Don’t leave the summer sun behind! — I I WALK-IN OR CALL AHEAD FOR APPOINTMENT 'I WIN a TRIP to HAWAII! Contest starts now! Have the best tan! FINAL WEEK r| Special % Price Introductory Offer g g 10 Visits 15 Visits 20 Visits passes as the Lions gained only 15 net yards passing on 6 completions in 16 attempts. The Lion defense was led by Jeff Christensen’s out­ standing performance of 11 solo tackles, 1 blocked punt, 1 fumble recovery and 1 interception. Newman Maurer added 6 tackles and 3 assists, John Pomeroy had 7 tackles and 1 assist, Walt Maurer had 6 tackles and 2 assists, while Terry Pierce finished with 6 tackles and a fumble recovery. The important statistic, of course, was the 24-18 final score that gave the Lions their second victory of the year. The Lions play host to Saranac next week in the traditional homecoming game. Game time is 7 p.m. Reg.‘30 Reg.‘35 *.1.75° Reg. ‘40 ’2000 »1Soo CALL TODAY! Sm!L J1 y»r y» ■ $12500 Visits. REDKENOPEN: Mon. r, St, %///////, on a pass from Randy Joostberns to Pete Koetje making the score 16 to 0 at the half. The Maple Valley offense received the second half kick-off and marched 65 yards for a touchdown. The rushing leader was Tony Reid who scored on a 6 yard running play. The Maple Valley offense was very balanced Thursday gaining 103 yards rushing and 99 yards passing. Rushing leaders were Tony Reid 39 yards, Dan Keech"24 yards, Wes Wood 17 yards, Ernie Wright 12 yards and Chris Barton 9 yards. Randy Joostberns com­ pleted 9 of 14 passes for 79 yards. Marty Martin was 1 for 2 and passing for 10 yards. Finally Scott Everett was. 1 for 1 for 10 yards. Leading receivers were Tony Dunkelburger 5 cat­ ches for 50 yards, Pete Koetje 4 catches for 33 yards and Dennis Gardner 2 cat­ ches for 16 yards. The Maple Valley defensive standouts were Tony Dunkelburger 10 tackles, Jon Granger 9 tackles, Wes Wood 8 tackles, and Matt Bertram 8 tackles. Lester Caldwell and Ernie Wright also added 6 tackles. After Maple Valley led 24 to 0 Montabella scored twice in the game. Maple Valley’s record is now 5 wins and 0 losses. They travel to Saranac for a 5:30 game next Thursday. Nashville defeats Woodland 72-8 Nashville’s 7th and 8th grade football team proved to be too much for the Woodland team Saturday when Woodland went down in defeat, 72-8. The offence and defense did one super job! This is Nashville’s fourth straight win of the season. Nashville will take on Vermontville this coming Saturday, Oct. 11. It should be a very exciting game. Vermontville's 4 th-5 th graders stopped by Sunfield Saturday, Oct. 4, Ver­ montville’s 4th and 5th grade football team lost to Sunfield 6-0 at Vermontville. Sunfield scored their touchdown on a long end run in the second quarter. Vermontville’s ball carriers were Mark Myers with 18 yards, Kevin Stewart with 11 yards, Matt Forell with 8 yards, and Kirk An­ drews with 6 yards and one pass reception for 5 yards. Offensive line men blocking for these ball carriers were Lance Brumm, Ryan Cole, Greg Flower, Matt Ewing, Jeff Fisher, Courtney Sutkin and Trevor Pike. Defensively, Greg Flower, Matt Ewing and Mark Myer each had 6 tackles, Bobby Hill and Gene Granger had 5 tackles, Lance Brumm and Scott Furlong with 3 tackles and Marty Medcoff, Greg Trine, Dan Laverty, Tommy Brock and Derek Myall with one tackle. Ken Bayha, Randy Heinze, Rick Osborne, Trevor Collier, Eric Bignail and Jeramy Brace were also in there fighting for the defense. Captains this week were Marty Medcoff, Mark Goodrich, Randy Heinze, Greg Trine, Matt Ewing and Tommy Brock. Coaches for the team are Dick Ewing, Rod Heinze, Larry Pike and Gerald Cole. Next week x Vermontville travels to Nashville for the final game of the year. Valley Cross Country overpowers Montabella The Maple Valley Lions cross-country team over­ came the loss of two of their top five winners to over­ power Montabella, 23-32. There was a difference also in the length of the course. Instead of being the usual 3 miles, it was 5,000 meters. Dan Halsey paced all winners with a time of 15:59. Rod Crane of Montabella was second. Dan Hoffman was third, Randy Beachnau was fourth, John Mater was sixth, and Tim Tobias was ninth. The lady Lions again reduced there times con­ siderably. Brenda Browne took fifth place and bettered her time by 3 minutes. April Browne took sixth place, bettering her time by 3 minutes. Staci Hill took seventh place and bettered her time by 4 minutes. Marty Smith, the 7th grade runner, also looked strong, running at 21:13 for 5,000 meters. The Lions’ record is now 3­ 0 in the league and 3-1 overall. The Lions travel to Wayland on the 4th and are home against Bellevue on the 7th. On the 9th, the Lions go agaihst Lakeview up there for what could be for the T.C.A.A. championship. Nashville sixth grade loses second game Nashville sixth grade 0, tercepted a pass and carried Woodland 8. Nashville sixth it to within Nashville’s 20 yd. grade football team played a line, failing to score. Strong defensive game Sharing the job of quar­ Saturday, holding Woodland terback was Earl Cravens to only one touchdown in the and Billy Brenton, while second quarter and running George Steinbrecher was the the ball in for the extra 2 work horse of the team points. making the most yardage on The only threatening play the ground. was when Matt Owen inDoing a fine job were Paul Nashville fourth-fifth grade romp over Woodland Nashville is now 3 wins and one tie record of the season, with a 22-0 win over Woodland. While Woodland had a good team, Nashville out flanked them. Chris Thomson carried the ball for the first touchdown with Billy Brenton running the extra points. Billy Brenton went across with a ball to score the second touchdown making it 14-0. Woodland’s defense held the team from scoring the two extra points. Nashville’s excellent defensive players, held Woodland to a limited gain of yardage all game. Offensive players doing an outstanding job carring the ball was Scott Lenz,- Billy Brenton, Chris Thomson and Ryan Hickey. Scott Lenz made the third touchdown with Richard Meade carring the ball across for two extra points making it 22-0. Cdaches for the team are Ken Meade and Bill Brenton. Assisting them and making sure all players played were Dick Martin and John Bitgood. Referees were Newman and Walt Maurer, doing a fine job. Bahs, Robert Millious, Steve Smith, Eric Cornwell, Ricky Dean, John Weber, Matt McCelland, Jeff Totten, Frank Purchis, Steve Cross, Scott Reid, Ray Wolcott, Jeff Tobias, Jeff Sebastian and Andy Finkler. Both teams seamed to be of equal strength and playing ability. Both teams were well coached by Nashville’s Don Steinbrecher and Jeff Carpenter. 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. .ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated! cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call. . THE HECKER AGENCY Lion eagers destroy Montabella Mustangs 57-45 The Lion girls traveled to Montabella Tuesday night and destroyed the Mustangs 5745. Valley took command early with a 15-4 first quarter and continued to dominate using not only the Lion varsity but also the j.v. whose own game was carv celled due to lack of interest at the Montabella j.v. level. Though out rebounded 32­ 19, the Lions maintained their lead by accurate shooting. Diane Cook led Valley rebounders with 6 and Lori Decker had 5. Melissa Coffman led all scorers with 21. Teammate Diane Cook added 17; Melanie Rogers, 8; Lori Decker, 6; Candace Mater, 5. The Lions continue their pursuit of the league-leading Lakeview next week meeting Central Montcalm and Portland. Valley is 3-1 in league play and 5-2 overall. 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public invited to attend DAN'S WATER SOFTNER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREEWATER TEST! I Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask For Don!! �The Maple Volley News, Nashville. Wednesday. October 8. 1980 — Page 9 Attend the 'all-star' alumni game; Saturday Putnam celebrates National Library Month A ladies’ tea last Saturday Benedict, Duane Barcroft, Mike Furlong, Les Murphy, at Putnam Public Library Don Rugg, Dale Fisher, Hal kicked off a series of October Gordinski, Jeff Little, Brad activities by the local Cushing, Tim Curtis, Walt ' Friends of the Library in Shaw, Brian Mitchell, Ken observance of National Shutte, Dave- Cook, Kent Library Month. The FOL actually started McDonald, Bill Maker, Bob Owen, Randy Hummel, Tate the activities Thursday, Mix, Steve Tefft, and Dennis when a group of members gathered for ' a volunteer Cook. Players on the “even cleaning day at the library. Officially, the month’s years” team are Mike Kenyon, Dan Dipert, Bill festivities were launched Varney, Kevin Rost, Tony Saturday afternoon when Phenix, Curt Benedict, Scot punch, assorted teas and Decker, Steve Priddy, Gene small cookies were served in Heaton, Wayne Gould, Tom delicate china cups on the Olson, Mike Hamilton, Doug antique reading table in the Hansbarger, Bernie Hickey, reference room. The next event staged at Stan McLintock, Jeff Meade, Brian Hamilton, Mike Root, the library by the FOL will Mike Meade, Jeff Hynes, be a Saturday, October 11, Tony Joostberns, Mark Open House from the hours Barton, Jerry Sessions, Gary of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Members of the Goris, F(on Carpenter, Denny Carpenter, and Jerry organization will act as guides in conducting tours of Banfield. the facility, detailing uses of (10-8) the various rooms as well as the history of the home which was the former residence of Charles and Agnes Putnam. It was willed to the village in 1920 for use as a public library, and first opened to the public on Sept. The Maple Valley Cross­ place. Randy Beachnau 1, 1923. Country Team ran in 39 finished in 26th place. Tim Built in 1884-85 by the degree temperatures Tobias finished in 59th place Putnams, the magnificent Saturday at the Wayland and John Mater in 63rd red brick structure was Invitational finishing in 8th place. Marty Smith a 7th listed last spring in the State grader finished in 16th place Register of Historic Sites by place. Because of the freezing in the Jr. High meet. Brenda the Michigan Historical temperatures, many of the Browne finished in 26th Commission. times were not as good as place, Staci Hill finished in The Saturday Open House 27th place and April Browne will be the first opportunity expected. Dan Halsey was the top finished in 28th place in the for many to tour the recently finisher for the Lions gaining girls meet. renovated second floor of the a medal and 8th place. Dan The Lions record is now 3-1 facility. Four rooms on the Hoffman finished in 20th overall and 3-0 in the league. upper story have been restored for various uses: The John and Catherine Beedle Memorial Room on the south side holds classic fiction and music books. The Woman’s Literary Club Meeting Room in the nor­ The Maple Valley golf Gordon Gardner and Dan thwest corner houses the library’s collection of team was soundly defeated McClintock rounded out the by league leading Lakeview scoring with 49 and 50 religious volumes and also most of the art books. 154 to 187. respectively. The WLC room is fur­ In defeat Maple Valley did For Lakeview Jeff Sisher have one bright spot and that and Jfeff Root put together nished with antiques and is was Eric Wolff who shot his two fine scores of 36 and 37 to so named because of the season low score of 42 on the lead their team to victory. work of the local Woman’s long Brdokside golf course in Lakeview has lost 2 matches Literary Club in restoring the room about 10 years ago. Gowen. so far but they are still in the In the northeast corner of Jerry Gould who is our number two spot iff the the second floor is the most consistent golfer shot league behind Central Michigan and Local History 46. Montcalm. Room, housing books on Come and see the Allstars of the Maple Valley Alumni football teams at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 11 at the Nashville Football Field. Alumni from the ‘‘even years” will be challenging players from the “odd years.” Tickets are available from, any of the players for $2 each or may be purchased at the gate. All proceeds go to the Athletic Boosters to help with the athletic program. Members of the “odd years” team are Tod Davis, Russell Nisse, Pat Powers, Dave Hawkins, Don Hickey, Gordie Reid, Bill Reid, Tom Frith, Jan Benedict, Ken Meade, Jim Erwin, Sid McFadden, Sam London, Don Harp, Larry Little, Quentin Ward, Nolan Goodner, Chuck Buell, Dave Heaton, Brad Shapley, Bob Shapley, Mark Malcuit, Joel Malcuit, Bill Yost, Brian Roni Bracy, right, serves cookies at Saturday's ladies' tea at Putnam Public Library to (from left) Donna Ashcraft, FOL member; Jane Shoup and Janet Kellogg, of the library staff; and La Duska Sheldon, head librarian. (The event kicked off a series of October activities by the local Friends of the Library in observance of National Library month.)) (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Cross Country places 8th at Wayland invitational M.V. golfers stunned by Lakeview 154 to 187 state and local history and Phone 945-9554 for ACTION WANT-ADS! When the original Smokey the Bear passed away, his 250 pound body was flown to New Mexico for burial at Smokey Bear Historical State Park. When a human death occurs away from home, one wonders why some folk, criticize the expense of bringing the body home for funeral service and burial in the family cemetery plot. V HMtyL DIRECTORS 'Vaqt' FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 Tea served in delicate china cups on an ornate cloth atop an antique table at Putnam Public Library Saturday launched a series of October activities by the local Friends of the Library in observance of National Library Month. A public tour of Nashville's historic library facility is set for October 11. Sharing a "teabreak" Saturday were FOL members, from left, Mary Hary, Margaret Ashcraft, Roni Bracy and Pat Doyle. Visitors at the Open House other Nashville memorabilia. The room was also will be treated to a a 1976Bicentennial project of guided tour of the basement the village and townships of and main floor facilities of Castleton and Maple Grove. the library. The following Week, the The most recently renovated room on the FOL will stage a film festival second floor will hold the at the library, putting into library’s rare book collection use a new Bell and Howell and screen and is called the Friends’ projector Room, in recognition of the recently received by Putnam work of the local FOL in Public Library through a restoring the small southeast state grant. Family movies lasting from 60 to 90 minutes room. will be shown the evenings of October 13, 15, and 17, starting at 7 p.m. On Saturday, October 18, children’s movies will be shown from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, October 25, will bring the heritage of the Charles Putnam family into focus when a group of young actors present the play “How Putnam Library Came to Be”, under the direction of the FOL at the library. Winners of a, recent book­ mark designing contest for Enrichment classes at M.V. to start soon Advance registration is now being accepted for Adult Enrichment (Fun & Skill) classes at Maple Valley. The following is a partial list of the various offerings. Please contact the Com­ munity School office in the Jr.-Sr. high school or ask for Ernie Jacoby at 852-9275 for registration and in­ formation. Classes offered include: Square Dance with Don Williams, caller beginning Thursday, October 16,1980 in the MVHS Library - 7:30 to 10:00. Woodcarving with David D. Butler, instructing beginning Tuesday, October 14,1980 in the Woodshop - 7-9 p.m. Christmas Sewing Workshop with Paula Cole instructing beginning Thursday, October 16,1980 in the Homemaking Room 7-9 p.m. In addition to these specials, the regulars: Cake Decorating, Country Painting, Home Repair, Welding, Furniture Repair and Knitting and Crocheting are again being offered. To come later in the fall are Guitar Lessons and Jazz­ Exercise classes. In­ formation on these current as well as future classes may be obtained by calling 852­ 9275 during school hours. YOU CAN have fun, meet people and learn skills Action-Ads LEGAL SERVICES AT A PRICE YOU CAN AF­ FORD: A complete divorce is only $350. Call Atty. Roger Covert 344-1602. October only $300. (10-28) WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn)La MAZE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES are now being offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram, Mulliken Rd., Charlotte, (tfn) through Maple Valley Community Education Register now, we’re saving a place for you. during the October 25th activities at the library. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded. 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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 8, 1980 — Page 10 From our readers TO THE EDITOR: It would perhaps be of interest to your readers what the workings of party politics are. First, our county Republicans were asked to give financial support in a phone drive this spring. This was supported by over 400 contributors. Funds were then given towards Barry County’s share of the State Republican Committee budget, which aids in campaigns and statistical work and helps organize the county and phone center workers. The fair required the help of over 100 people who gave at least four hours of time. Many contributed funds toward the two booths, which support our local advertising and headquarters. We gave workers and friends a fun nite with an old­ time dance (thanks to Red Raber & Bud Pierce) and BBQ (an all-day job for Dick Yarger and Norval Thaler). A phone survey is being conducted throughout the county, requiring the help of over 80 people to learn what support our candidates have, what questions the public has, who may need an ab­ sentee ballot and who may want information. Our party does not intend to confuse, belittle, or pressure any voter, only to be helpful. Many are helping and needed. If you want to help, please contact your county chairman (of the party of your choice). I am a strong believer in the two party system, while it is fine to “vote for the person” we get his party with him or her. I wish to thank all who have helped us throughout the year, without you there would be no “good America”. Sincerely, C. Wendell Strickland Chairman, Barry County Republican Party Nashville PTO meets Oct. 9 Nutrition will be the topic of the .program when the Nashville PTO meets at 7 p.m. October 9 in the Kellogg School gym. Virginia Bendict of the Barry-Eaton Health Departement will be present' to discuss nutrition and a skit will be presented by several Pat classes. Hansen organized the skit and plans on nutrition along with the help of the rest of the teachers. The PTO urges parents to attend and help their child understand good health habits. PTO expresses its thanks to all who attended the open house and PTO meeting and The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - .Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 to thank Vanssia Carpenter for serving the refresh­ ments. At the last PTO meeting, the organization elected Susan Butler as secretary and treasurer. PTO will be selling spice sets this month, through the school. In November, Christmas ornaments will be on sale. In December, PTO plans to have its Santa’s Secret Shop. There are a lot of new things this year. A report was given at the last meeting concerning the projects PTO has financed. These include sending eight children to camp; purchasing cork bulletin boards for Kellogg; ordering playground equipment for Kellogg; buying carpet for the kindergarden room; Santa’s gift giving; and $25. Christmas gift checks for use in lounges at both schools. The PTO also is asking folks to save all J:heir Campbell labels and send them to school with the children. Thanks! Boy Scout of the month BAD NEWS b. RATS! Facts about the unusual effectiveness of Purina Rat Control Pellets. 1. Rats prefer the taste of Purina Rat Control Pellets as much as 10 times better than competitive baits or fresh grains! 2. No bait shyness has ever been observed with Rat Control Pellets! 3. Our palatability guarantee says, "Rat Control Pellets really work!" 4. You can't find a product that's more effective than Purina Rat Control Pellets! FARMERS FEED SERVICE 1006 Railroad St., Hastings, Ml 945-9926 Mrs. Olith Hamilton, retired Maple Valley teacher, has been selected to serve as grand marshal of the Maple Valley Homecoming parade. Mrs. Hamilton spent 36 of her 40 years of teaching in the Nashville and Maple Valley Schools. She taught English, history, and home economics. She was an FHA advisor and class advisor for many years. In 1931, Mrs. Hamilton moved from Ypsilanti to Nashville where she married Samuel Hamilton in 1934. She has two children: Frederick of YorbaLinda, Calif, and Sandra Hargrove Nashville Boy Scout Troop 177 is proud to announce that? Jeff Meyer has been selected for the honor of “Scout of the Month” for September. Jeff is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Myer of Francis St. Jeff is a first class scout. He transfered from Sunfield to the Nashville Troop. Attending summer camp was one of Jeff’s recent scouting activities. His hobby is boating. Jeff’s father, Dan, helps the troop on various projects. The Nashville Troop is sponsored by VFW Post 6820. ACTION-ADS BANKRUPTCY DOES NOT MEAN LOSING EVERYTHING. A complete personal bankruptcy is only $350. at my office. Call At­ torney Covert at 344-1602. October only $300. (10-28) FOR SALE: Squash and cabbage. Bring .containers. No Sunday sales. Wallace Graham, 3814 Curtis Rd., Nashville. (10-8) of Fairfax, Virginia. Mrs. Hamilton is a grandmother to four. ' The grand marshal resides at 404 Cosgrove Rd. She is active in the United Methodist Church, and Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary teachers’ organization. Mrs. Hamilton also has many hobbies. She enjoys sewing for .her family and herself. She also knits items for the community Christ­ mas baskets. This year she plans to have 20 sets knitted by Christmas. Playing bridge is another favorite past-time. Her constant companion at home is her a dog she calls Wolpe to speak at M.V. Third District Congressman Howard Wolpe (D-Delta) will be at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Tuesday morning, October 7, to speak to an assembly of students, primarily juniors and seniors. The general public also is welcome to attend the event, set for 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. in the gym­ nasium. Wolpe is expected to talk for about 15 minutes, then field questions from the audience. The Congressman’s ap­ pearance was arranged by Social Studies teacher John Hughes, who notes that such a presentation (before a high school audience) is rather unusual. Hughes expects his students to have several thought provoking questions ready for Wolpe, and he encouraged public at­ tendance at the event. Obituaries Gerald E. Shumaker VERMONTVILLE — Mr. Gerald E. Shumaker, Jr., 47, of 7937 Ionia Road, died Tuesday, September 30, 1980 at Eaton County Medical Care Facility. He was born November 5, 1932 in Ver­ montville, the son of Gerald E. and Ina (Hoke) Shumaker. Mr. Shumaker is survived by his mother, Ina Shumaker; one brother, Robert of Vermontville; three sisters, Mrs. Carol Landes of Vermontville, More names added to Library’s birthday vine — Good News For You! RAT FACTS EVERY FARMER SHOULD KNOW! 1. One rat can cost you $28.00. 2. For every rat you see, 100 are in hiding. 3. One female rat can give birth to 37 offspring in one year. 4. 145,000 rats are born every hour of every day. Homecoming grand marshal Olith Hamilton Three more names have been added to the Ver­ montville Friends , of the Library birthday vine. Kyle Booker is one of the new names. In honor of his fifth birthday, his parents, Mike and Jill Booker have donated the book “Heros of the Major Leagues” by Alex Peters. Teddy Thrasher is another new name. For his sixth birthday, Teddy’s grand­ parents, Jerry and Betty Thrasher, donated “O Say Can You Say” by Dr. Seuss. Rachel Granger has her name on the birthday vine too. For her seventh bir­ thday, her grandparents, Larry and Barb Musser, donated the book “King of the Cats” by Paul Caldone. For information about how the new program works, contact the librarian or a member of the newly formed Vermontville Friends of the Library. LARGE DAVENPORT for sale. Best offer takes it away. Call 945-4096 or 852­ 1920 after 4 p.m. CONKLIN CIDER MI LI. OPENS: Custom pressing Monday thru Saturday. Fresh cidar for sale. 5100 W, Gresham Hwy. Ph. 726-0127, Vermontville, (tfn) Mrs. Katheleen Doman of Traverse City, and Mrs. Elaine Harmon of Charlotte. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 4, from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Paul Boger officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. “Star.” Mrs. Hamilton will be riding in the homecoming parade this Friday at 6 p.m. Class series for singles to be offered in Charlotte “How to Survive as a Single” will be offered beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, at the Extension office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. A variety of topics will be discussed from Money Management, Care of the Household, Emotional Adjustments, The World of Work, and Children’s Needs. The first class will be a film entitled “Who Remembers Mama”. Interested persons are asked to pre-register by calling the Extension office, 543-2310, by October 20. There is $1 charge for the series for special materials. The series, open to a limited number of interested per­ sons, is being presented by Extension Home Economists in a large number of counties in Michigan. Participants ar.e being involved in decisions about class topics. Bushre Plumbing RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK CdlL..CARL BUSHRE —- LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER— 517-726-0036 CITIZEN’S ELEVATOR 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 When corn means cash to you... regardless if the end product is milk, beef, pork, poultry or grain, more I Midwestern farmers are appreciating the value of quality seed from Renk. See the man who represents .. . Renk Seed Company, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 608 / 837-7351| k w Ren k means ns resu lts fl �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday. October 8. 1980 — Page 11 4-H members say “thanks” at annual livestock buyers appreciation banquet By Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent The Eaton County 4-H Junior Livestock Association hosted the annual Buyers’ Appreciation Banquet on Saturday, September 27. The banquet is held to thank those persons who purchased animals at the 1980 livestock sale held during the fair, and all those who help the association at the fair and is throughout the year. Fivehundred 4-H members, families and supporters attended. The 4-H families bring potluck dishes, while a committee of 4-H clubs and individuals prepare beef, lamb, pork, baked potatoes, rolls and beverages. The 1980 Jr. Livestock Association officers conducted the evening’s program. Several special awards were presented by $; JJ| Sk. ERNEST NASH '*« the association. Warren Cook, recently retired County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service Director, received a plaque for his years of dedicated service to the Eaton County 4-H livestock members. Also honored with plaques to recognize their continuous and dedicated support of the 4-H livestock sale were Harry Stanton of Eaton Farm Bureau Co-op and Burt Post of Minor Walton Bean Company. The livestock members certainly hope all buyers know they are greatly appreciated for taking such an interest in the 4-H livestock program. The “4-H Players”, a Charlotte based 4-H drama club, provided the evening’s entertainment by performing “Cupid on the Loose”. The election of 1981 Junior Livestock Association Board members was also held during the banquet. Officers are: Jim Jim Boehmer, president, Spaulding 4-H Club; Teann Teann Garnant, president, Walton Wonders 4-H; Jackie Southern, secretary, Spaulding 4-H; and Kelly Kelly Murphy, treasurer, Walton Wonders 4-H. Beef Representatives are: Cindy Wetzel and Tracey Wawiernia from Maple Valley Beefers. Sheep Representatives are: Brenda Dingman from Barnstormers 4-H and Steve Gordeneer from Ver­ montville Jr. ' Farmers. Representatives for 4-H swine members are: Mark Boehmer, Spaulding 4-H and Kim Hart, Walton Wonders 4-H. Rabbit representative is Scott Gilding from Chester Champions 4-H, and poultry representative is Eric Brown, from Vermontville Jr. Farmers. State Representative STJ^ss!s C!S ss TJ^CS ^C S * sUS *??!151 8!151 hit hit ^•P^i , hiltlill ■’ ™ •U'toUt- 1 • Satiates ■’ * -iQXthn •t i faa ’itw I0UNO Ctfltf r55> -< 0 BUDGET PASS - The legislature has approved a threemonth continuation budget for the remainder of 1980, putting off until later the adoption of a full-year budget. Spending authority has been delegated to the Management and Budget Director. WINTER SHUTOFFS - The Public Service Commission has approved rules providing that utility customers with low incomes or on government assistance will be protected from service shutoffs between December 1 and March 31, if a small amount is paid. CONDO CONVERTS - Both houses have now approved HB 5227-5580, which provide extended leases for senior citizens in apartments being converted to condominiums, and offer loans to developers who must hold these apartments for the leases. TISCH CONTINGENCY The Department of Management and Budget has prepared recommendations for budget cuts in the event Proposal D (Tisch) is approved: 40 percent Social Services cut; closing of most state hospitals; State Police force cut by 75 percent; funding cut in half for MSU, U of M, WSU with no money for other 4-year colleges; closing of the state library and schools for the deaf and Blind; Licensing and Regulation eliminated; closing of most state parks; elimination of worker-safety inspection programs. Only Corrections and Treasury would not be affected much. LIEN REFORM - The House has approved HB 4053 - 6046­ 48, which would repeal the 1891 Mechanics’ Lien Act which has many requirements and provisions that have worked to take away a person’s property or to force a homeowner to pay double on a contract. Protection is retained for ensuring payment for work done on a home, but without undue hard­ ship to the homeowner. COMPENSATION COMMISSION - The State Officers Compensation Commission will hold a public hearing at 10 a.m. on October 13 in the Lewis Cass Building, Lansing, to receive comments on possible 1981-82 salary increases for legislators, Governor - Lt. Gov. and Supreme Court justices. DAY CARE - Family day care homes, which provide neighborhood child-sitting service for less than seven children, must now register with the Social Services Department. This replaces a prior requirement that such homes be licensed: they need not be inspected before starting up. WELFARE BOOM - The Department of Social Services has predicted that ADC welfare caseloads will average 243,000 per month in the 1980-81 fiscal year, up from the August level of 233,700. The Department predicts continued growth for all forms of assistance for at least two years. TRAVELERS UP - The Transportation Department reports that it’s been a banner year for travel in Michigan, with the number of motorists stopping at our ten Travel Information Centers so far this year up seven percent over the same period last year and four percent over 1978. EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE ... RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Participants, donors make 4-H Ride-A-Thon a success Jan Tirrell, Special Riding Committee Publicity Chairman The second Ride-A-Thon sponsored by the 4-H Special Riding Program, an organization which provides therapeutic horseback riding for Eaton County’s han­ dicapped children, was a great success, thanks to the many participants .and donors. Pledges for the event, which took place on two consecutive Saturdays (September 13 & 20), totaled over $430.00. Donors con­ tributed both dollars and services, and the committee would like to thank them. all. The participants were: - Horseback riders Stacy Heniser, Kay Byerly Lawrence, and Michelle Long, all bf Eaton Rapids; Macrame workshop scheduled* By Connie Green, 4-H Program Assistant The Cooperative Ex­ tension 4-H Program is sponsoring a make-and-take workshop for anyone in­ terested in making macrame’ Christmas decorations. The workshop will be taught by a new 4-H leader, Ruby Roth, of Mulliken. It will be held from 7-9 p.m. Monday, October 27 in the Auditorium of the 4-H Building, located on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Participants will learn to make a variety of Christmas decorations and then take them home. There will be a $3 charge, payable at the door, to cover the supplies which will be furnished. Start getting ready for Christmas now, by calling the Cooperative Extension office (543-2310) to pre­ register. Registrations are due by October 21, so suf­ ficient supplies will be available. Dick Ewing - Owner 726-0088 WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY, THEEXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 Phone 945-9554 forJCTION Want-Ads! BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS October 7 - Area Horse Leaders’ Workshop, 7:30-10 p.m., Youth Building, Ionia County Fairgrounds. October 11 - Momont Bred Ewe Sale, 12:30 p.m., Iron River, Michigan; phone 906-265-4276. October 11 - Forestry Opportunities Tour, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., First stop at Ed McPharhn Woodlot, 2351 Cook Road. October 14 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 8 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. October 18 - Southwest Michigan Polled Hereford Sale, Allegan. October 20 - Alpena Feeder Cattle Sale, 6:30 p.m., Alpena. October 20 - 4-H Dairy Developmental Committee meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. October 21 - West Branch Feeder Cattle Sale, Noon, West Branch. October 22-24 - Howell Junior Livestock Show, Howell. October 23 - Fair Board Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, > Hastings. October 24 - Baldwin Feeder Cattle Sale, Noon. October 25 - Singletree Farm Simmental Sale, 1 p.m., Charlotte. October 28 - Farm Credit Conference, Kellogg Center, Michigan State University. October 30 - Fair Superintendents’ meeting, 7 p.m., Com­ munity Building, Hastings. November 1 - Good & Dawson Club Calf Sale - Fred Good Farm, Charlotte - Noon. November 8 - Harwood Farm Club Calf Sale, Ionia. November 28 - Hereford & Shorthorn Club Calf Sale, Lake Odessa. November 29 - Thumb Breeders Club Calf Sale, Sandusky, Noon. Jenni Briggs and Pat Tirrell, both of Charlotte. Bikers were: Marilyn Young and Dr. Wayne Chapman, both of Charlotte. Walker was Margaret' Bisel of Eaton Rapids, who walked the entire route. Local businesses con­ tributing goods and services were: Dawn Donuts, IGA Bakery, McDonalds and Youngs Jewelry, who engraved the trophy, all of Charlotte. The committee would also like to thank the following families for allowing the ride to take place on their farm land: The Jack Tirrells, Donald Tirrells, Harry Sch­ midts and Charles Filberts. The 4-H Special Riding Program will be riding every Wednesday through the end of October at the Meadowview School on Packard Hwy., just east of Charlotte. Classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The public is always welcome to stop out and watch. Volunteers to help are also welcome. Auto Service CENTER • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS____ • BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 Community Events ... IMPORTANT COUNCIL MEETING Collection of newspapers — Royal Rangers of the hjashville As­ sembly of God are in need of your newspapers. For pickup call 726-1273 or 852-9819. Cloverleaf 4-H’ers plan hayride The Cloverleaf 4-H Club will have its annual fall hayride at 6:30 p.m. Satur­ day, October 11. It will be held at the Tobias' on M-66. All new members are welcome. Bring hot doqs and buns and a dish to pass. (10-8) ★ HUGESALE★ OLD NAZARENE CHURCH BUILDING North Main Street — Nashville OCTOBER 8,9 & 10,1980 Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9 a.m.-S p.m. Many interesting things, plus CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. The Eaton County Transportation Authority "EATRON” bus service will have a representative at the next Vermontville Village Council meeting to explain in detail, the services offered to Vermontville residents. The council meeting is THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the Town­ ship Library. Nashville P.T.O. Meeting THURSDAY, OCT. 9... at 7 p.m. at Kellogg School gym. Topic Nutrition FAMILY “SHOP & SNACK” NIGHT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24th 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Homemade Soup, Sandwiches, Salads, Dessert, Beverages (individually priced) Bazaar - Baked Goods - Garden Produce PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4 miles west of Nashville, corner of ,M-79 and Barryville Road EVERYONE WELCOME 11 Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday ■ Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday, Octobers, 1980 — Page 12 r*s/}oHdl/Sale| BEEF CHUCK ROAST Michigan Fall Apple Harvest Sale! 4gtK McIntosh, Red Delicious, or Paula Red Your Choice — Round Bone ROAST T9 FRESH MOONLIGHT MUSHROOMS MICHIGAN 30 SIZE PASCAL CELERY BUNCH SPARTAN REGULAR 9^ Jw 49' SPARTAN WHIPPED TOPPING SPARTAN FROZEN -6 FL. OZ. ORANGE JUICE < a lb . PKG . SPARTAN REGULAR OR THICK SLICED BACON COUNTRY FRESH SQUARE PACK I WE 1 LB. PKG. HOT DOGS ALL FLAVORS EXCEPT BUTTER PECAN 3VIQ7 . CREAM SPARTAN 99< $^69 A 16OZ.WT. MARGARINE 4A QUARTERS SPARTAN SALTINES 16 OZ. WT. PKG. NOTICE! To make sure we have a winner at Johnny’s Food Mart, we are going to give away our own $50°° ‘SHOPPING SPREE’. Same rules apply ... come in and register early. SPARTAN Breakfast Treat A79 Johnny’s Food Mart PETER PAN SMOOTH OR CRUNCHY ECKRICH - Regular, Thick BOLOGNA $159 or... Bologna and Cheese PEANUT BUTTER 18OZ. WT. LIMIT 1 W/COUPON AND $7.50 PURCHASE. COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY. OCTOBER 11, 1980. W~ W~ 1 SCHAFER'S Johnny's --------------------------------- OFFICIAL FICIAL ENTRY ENTRY BLANK Shoppers* Holiday* GRAND PRIZE: WIN 24-DAY TRIP AROUND THE WORLD FOR TWO FIRST PRIZE: WIN A 8-DAY CARIBBEAN CRUISE FOR TWO..................................... SECOND PRIZE: WIN A 3-DAY TRIP TO LAS VEGAS FOR TWO THIRD PRIZE: WIN ONE OF 4-LITTON MICROWAVE OVENS FOURTH PRIZE: WIN ONE OF 4-SONY TRINITRON COLOR TVS (19" Diag.) FIFTH PRIZE: WIN ONE OF 10-WEBCOR B&W PORTABLE TVS WITH AM/FM RADIO SIXTH PRIZE: WIN ONE OF 250 - $50 SHOPPING SPREES YOU COULD WIN ONE OF 371 PRIZES IN ALL! AT PARTICIPATING (PLEASE PRINT) 69' FiedCfig 160 S. MAIN STREET one winner per family complete prize information on other side Shop Johnny's VERMONTVILLE -*c Food Mart phone bit Jns -oew /1 TODAY! PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU OCTOBER 11, 1980. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-10-15.pdf 0a4f04bd714656a4775d8f3239c07648 PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley News, Vol. 108, No. 20 — Wednesday, October 15, 1980 Bus service available for Vermontville and Eaton County residents By Elaine Gilbert Jeff Slocum of Woodland is one of the drivers for the transportation program, serving Vermontville. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley and Elaine Gilbert) What’s the next best thing to having your own chauf­ feur? Being served by Eaton County’s new bus system! For Vermontville area residents (and all residents of Eaton County), the new service means that tran­ sportation is just a phone call away. If you’ve wanted to own a car or a “second” car to go shopping or to the doctor’s office or to visit a frien­ d....your wish has been granted. If you’re dreading the icy roads that this winter undoubtably will bring, you don’t have to drive after all, just cal] for a bus. to residents’ homes for pick­ up and delivery. It’s also possible to take a bus to Lansing for medical purposes, says Guile. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday Cont. page 6 — The numbers to call are 371-3312 or (Lansing) 543­ 4087. Eatran Driver Betty Hooghouse demonstrates the vehicle's wheelchair lift for Mary Mykytuk and Bill Mason, village president. “We like to call it your second car,” says Steve Guile, director of Eaton County Transportation Authority. Guile said bus service to residents began September 29 with a fleet of eight small buses. The service is called “Eatran” and operates on a “demand response” basis. Here’s how the program works: Call either of the two numbers and make a reservation for a bus ride, 24 hours in advance of the time you wish to use the service. Tell the dispatcher where and when you want to be picked-up (anywhere in the county)and the destination, time and place for delivery home again. The service will go directly Vermontville Village President Bill Mason and resident Mary Mykytuk (right) get ready to board the new bus. Driver Betty Hooghouse of Charlotte (formerly of Nashville) gets ready to assist Mary. Mary Mykytuk of Vermontville says she is anxious to use the new bus service. Here, Mary has a chance to test the comfort of one of the new vehicles. Wolpe fields hardhitting questions from students at M.V. By Susan Hinckley If Third District Congressman Howard Wolpe learned one thing in his visit to Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School last Tuesday, it was that the students had done their homework. The Democratic in­ cumbent candidate fielded some hard-hitting questions from the youngsters during a forenoon appearance in the high school auditorium. The assembly was comprised mostly of juniors and seniors, but was also open to the public. After a few preliminary remarks in which he described his first term in Congress as an “extraordinary experience.” Wolpe opened the floor to questions. The exchange lasted more than an hour. The students' queries touched on areas in which they have a special interest — military registration, the drinking age, and legalization of marijuana — but they also sought Wolpe’s opinion on such far-reaching topics as the energy crisis; gun control; the Tisch tax­ cut proposal; the welfare system; unemployment; and the hostages in Iran. Emotional issues such as abortion, birth control and the Equal Rights Amend­ ment were also discussed. The youngsters applauded Wolpe’s statement that he favors lowering the present drinking age (in Michigan). Wolpe also seemed unruffled by a question from a young lady asking if girls under 18 should be able to receive birth control pills from a physician without parental consent. Wolpe agreed, tying his answer into an earlier response on abortion in which he favored improved birth control programs. “I personally do not like it (abortion),” said Wolpe, “but at the same time, it is a personal choice. The element of choice must be preserved.” Another young lady wondered if Wolpe thought women would be drafted in the near future. Wolpe an­ swered that he was opposed to peacetime draft for both men and women. On the Equal Rights Amendment, Wolpe noted that there is a lot of “misplaced fear” of the issue, spread by anti-ERA forces. “I think if you take a look at the language of the fcRA, you will find it is not as frightening as some people think." he added. Economic and energy issues drew a good deal of attention during the students’ quiz of the congressman. “The number one problem in the U.S. is our dependence upon petroleum,” declared Wolpe. “We’ve got to find alternative fuel.” He said that those who claim solar energy is only for the future are propagating a myth. “It simply is not true,” added Wolpe, noting that the technologies are here today. He cited instances of several new homes recently built in his district in which the owners«now are paying only $200 annual utility bills, due to proper house construction and use of solar energy. Wolpe also stressed that the Sunbelt states that have oil deposits are “becoming enormously rich at the ex­ pense of midwestern and northeastern states." He Cont. page 10 — U.S. Congressman Howard Wolpe (D-3rd) addressed an assembly at Maple Valley High School Tuesday and fielded some hard-hitting questions from students, on O variety of topics. (Maple Volley Newsphoto by Susan Hinckley) �Nashville News Ten Nashville firemen recently completed training in extrication, earning certification from the State of Michigan. Practicing on five wrecked autos, they learned the art of safely freeing trapped occupants by proper removal of win­ dows, doors, fenders, etc. The class was taught by Mike Kelly and Bob Woodard of the Middleville Fire Dept. Five firefighters from the Woodland department also attended the classes held at the Nashville fire station. Earning certification in the local department were Doug Yarger, Larry Decker, Jerry Kent, Mike Appelman, Wes Erwin, Gale Wetzel, Earl Wilson, Pat Powers, Curt Scramlin and Eldon Day. Starting January 1, a new state regulation will require a fire truck to accompany each ambulance run to a traffic accident, a policy which has been in practice here for some time. Now, the local fire department hopes to acquire some special extrication equipment which could be used in freeing trapped occupants,as well as victims of farm machinery accidents. The Nashville Fire Department presently has only a power chisel for those circumstances. That piece of equipment was purchased earlier this year through a donation by Carl’s Market in Nashville. The Nashville Village Council has started a methodical review of all village ordinances, dating back to 1878, with an eye toward weeding out the outdated laws. Councilman John Hughes is leading the campaign by organizing the ordinances for an orderly consideration by the of­ ficials. Nashville’s very first ordinance, approved on June 12, 1878, forbids ball playing and snowballing on Main Street. Conviction called for the culprit to pay a fine of “not more than five dollars and costs of suit.” Failure to pay meant imprisonment in the village jail for “not more than ten days.” Don’t miss the free movies being shown- this week at Putnam Public Library by the local Friends of the Library. The films range from comedies for the kids to a full-length Alfred Hit­ chcock thriller for the grown-ups. Admission is free to the films, which are part of a series of October ac­ tivities by the FOL to celebrate National Library Month. Additional details on the movie schedule appear elsewhere in this issue of the Maple Valley News. , Mrs. Phyllis Rizor of Nashville was the first to call last week in answer to our plea for information about an old photo of the “Em Wilkinson house”. The picture, so-labeled, was donated to Putnam Public Library recently by Dorothy Brown Yarger of Hastings, but she did not know the location of the home. Mrs. Rizor informed us that Mrs. Wilkinson was her aunt, a sister to Phyllis’ father, the late Coy Brumm. However, the Wilkinson residence that she recalls is on the nor­ theast corner of the Washington and Cleveland streets intersection and is obviously not the house in the photo. The picture shows what appears to be a twostory upright with a onestory wing attached. A veranda fronts the wing and a small side porch can be seen at the rear. The lawn is raised in a slight terrace from street level. There is an unusually-shaped decorative stone in the front yard and a 3-cannonball monument near the side porch. The house is at an intersection, but face-on there is a sidewalk along the front and at the right, which rules out the location Mrs. Rizor remembers. Letters that appear to read “MINE..” are visible on a street sign at the corner. With those clues in hand, can anyone now solve the puzzle? The picture will be placed in the Michigan and Local History Room at the library, and we had hoped to include the For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Stan Trumble Mary Trumble Trumble Agency uluto-Owners Insurance UfeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main. Vermontville’ Ph. (517) 726-0634 location on? the donorinformation tag. Congratulations to Mr/and amesi(Katfaerine) Mrs. Jamesi(Katfaerine) Moore of Nashville on the birth of a son, October 4. He arrived at Pennock Hospital, weighing 7 lbs., 8 ozs. and has been named Caleb Joshua. The young lad has been welcomed home by a sister, 5-year-old Rachael, and a brother, Carl, 4. Mrs. Ruth Brown of rural Nashville was in Morton, Illinois, over last weekend to attend a bridal shower honoring her daughter, Pat, who will wed Larry Orr, October 18, at Pontiac, Ill. Mrs. Brown made the trip by Amtrack from Battle Creek and during a lay-over in Chicago visited Sears Tower. At Morton, she was able to tour the laboratory where Pat works as a forensic scientist for the State of Illinois. She is a former local resident, 1974 MVHS grad, and a 1978 graduate of MSU. The shower was hosted by Mrs. Marian Heuback, a friend and co-worker of Pat’s at the lab. The Nashville Police Dept, handled 55 complaints in September, according to a report given to the Nashville Village Council last Thur­ sday by Sgt. Eugene Koetje, acting chief. Among those complaints were 7 larcenies; 1 illegal entry; 2 suspicious person-prowlers; 7 malicious destructions of property;. 1 arrest for resisting and obstructing a police officer; and 2 bad checks. The Nashville police made seven arrests in Sept., issued nine moving violation citations and wrote seven parking tickets. They suspended the driving privileges of one school student. In addition, the local officers assisted the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, on two complaints during the month. The Nashville police cruiser logged 2,099 miles in September, using 204 gallons of gasoline.! A letter received last week from Mrs.. Russell D. Smith of Vermontville offered some interesting in-­ in formation while linking, quite by chance, two recent Memories accounts. Mrs. Smith wrote that the picture of the 1912 Harvest Festival float carrying children dressed in white caps was the Loyal Temperance Legion of Nashville. “The LTL is for children 6-12 years of age, a’nd is a branch of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union,” she continued. “Mrs. Ben (Libbie) Reynolds, holding the reins, was their leader.” Coincidentally, a story on • the local temperance movement, including for­ mation of the Nashville Chapter of the WCTU, was the subject of a Memories story published the week after the Harvest Festival float picture appeared. Mrs. Smith also noted that she had the same picture, given to her a few months ago by Letha Snore Bushnell of Lansing. “Letha is one of the children on the float,” wrote Mrs. Smith, “and Mrs. Reynolds is her grand­ mother.” Both Mrs. Smith and her friend, Mrs. Bushnell, are , current members of the WCTU. The Sherwood Singers of Grand Rapids will be at the Nashville Baptist Church on By Susan Hinckley Sunday, October 26, to present a ministry in music at the 11 a.m. service. Remember the Shop & Snack Night set for Friday, October 24, at the Peace United Methodist Church. For two hours, starting at 5:30 p.m., homemade soup, salads, sandwiches, desserts and beverages will be sold (all individually priced). Also offered for sale will be a variety of handcrafted bazaar items, baked goods and garden produce. The church is located four miles west of Nashville on M-79 at the intersection of Barryville Road. Those favorite oldfashioned hymns will be featured in the “Great Day of Singing” at the Nashville United Methodist Church, October 19. The Sunday morning service will be almost entirely devoted to singing by the congregation, with emphasis on traditional hymns and gospel music. An early Sunday morning fire, October 5, gutted the Betty Hartwell residence on Phillips Street. No one was at home at the time of the fire, which was brought under control by the Nashville Fire Department. Cause of the blaze is thought to be related to a furnace stack on the first floor level. Lion’s District Governor Bob Scott of Muskegon will be addressing the Nashville Lions Club when they meet for a 7 p.m. dinner Monday, October 20, at the Nashville United Methodist Church Community House. Forrest (“Tink”) Babcock, Jr., a former local resident now of Lansing, and his wife, Carolyn, and two children were recent visitors at Putnam Public Library and were given a guided tour of the recently-completed second floor by Librarian La Duska Sheldon, who enjoyed chatting with them. Mr. and Mrs. Babcock were accompanied by her sister, Miss Mary Koeppe, also of Lansing. She and Carolyn are former local residents, daughters of the family that once owned the old Gamble store here. Mrs. Betty Pierce of Nash­ ville was named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. She had lost four and three-quarter pounds in one week to earn the title. Recent weekend guests of Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville were her granddaughter, Mrs. Brenda Starkweather of Lansing and three children, Theresa, Robin and Larry. Mrs. Naomi Watson and Mrs. Martha Lee, both of Nashville, drove to New York state last week to visit Mrs. Watson’s daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bob live Wilson, who at Canadaigua. Several senior citizens from the Nashville Nutrition Site enjoyed a color tour last Tuesday. They were part off a group of about 75 senior citizens from the Nashville, Hastings and Woodland sites who filled two tour buses for the trip to Grand Rapids and back. Country roads were taken ohthetrip north, to get the full benefit of the autumn scenery. At Grand Rapids, the group spent about two hours at a shopping mall to allow the travelers to browse, buy and dine. Mrs. Marcella Stewart of rural Nashville is confined to Hayes - Green - Beach Hospital in Charlotte, suf­ fering with pnuemonia. She was receiving oxygen, at the time of this report, and expected to be hospitalized for some time. Mrs. Stewart had recently returned home after a month-long visit to Vermont, where she called on relatives. She had been home about a week when she was taken ill and admitted to the hospital. Please remember to cheer her with a card, letter or call. Don Pennock of Decatur, Indiana, and his son, Scott, of Butler, Indiana, were recent weekend callers on Don’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pennock of rural Nash­ ville. Saturday evening, the Earl Pennocks entertained at a supper in honor of Don Pennock’s birthday. Present in addition to Don and Scott were the Pennock’s daughter, Mrs. Leigh Haroff, and her son, Aaron, of Battle Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Ard (Iza) Decker of Nashville enjoyed a recent 4-day trip to view the autumn colors in the Upper Peninsula. They stayed at Munising, but due to rough waters on Lake Superior were turned back on a boat tour of the Pictured Rocks area. Returning to northern Lower Michigan, the Deckers called on Mrs. Lola Reynard at Rogers City. She is a former Nash­ ville area resident who will celebrate her 91st birthday in December. Last Wednesday, the Ard Deckers accompanied Robert and Marjorie Muir of Charlotte to Hastings to call on Lynn and Emily Mix. The two ladies are sisters to Ard. Mrs. Viola Beystrum of Nashville is recovering well from recent thyroid surgery at Pennock Hospital, and was able to return home last week. Her sister, Mrs. Ednah McConnell of Battle Creek, is staying with her while she recuperates. A> Thursday caller on Mrs. Beystrum was her son, Robert, of Port Clinton, Ohio. John Coffman of Nashville underwent surgery last week at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He is recovering well and ex­ pected to be home by the time this appears in print. The Education Committee of the United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m, Tuesday, October 14, at the church. The Board of Trustees will meet Wed­ nesday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. Cathy and Rick Vessacchia recently moved from Phillips Street into the former Elva Goodson residence on Gregg Street, and Saturday evening they hosted a bluegrass-gospel jam session in their new home. Present for the oc­ casion were, from Nashville, Larry and Suzy Corkwell; Mo and Debbie Morawski and children; Gloria Johncock; Petie Latta; Laureen Thompson; Lowell and Joan McMillon; Bud Furlong; Sharon Beech; Jerry Fager; Fred Harkness; and, from Sun­ field, Ivan and Marge Suntken, and Eric and Jean Suntken and children. Over 70 were present for a recent Hillbilly Hoe-down held Saturday evening, October 4, at the Forrest Gardner farm near Ver­ montville. The event was staged by the Senior high department of the Nashville Baptist Church. A picnic­ -style dinner of chicken, potato salad and baked beans was served. Musical entertainment was furnished by the Monday Night Special, a local bluegrass­ gospel group. A variety of fun activities filled out the evening. In a hog-kissing contest, John Mater, Jr., of rural Nashville, took top honors with a time of 2 minutes and 50 seconds. In the election of ‘Possum royalty, Mitch Carpenter of News deadline changed A new deadline is now in effect for submitting news copy to the Maple Valley News. The new time is 10 a.m. Monday. This change affects material to be picked-up at Johnny's Market in Vermontville, at the high school, and any other drop-off locations. �Mulliken was chosen as King North Main Street last week, and Lorna Carrigan of Nash­ as Mrs. Helen Huwe con­ ville was named Queen. A ducted her famous semi­ pie-eating contest was won annual rummage sale in the by Kenny Shilton of Nash­ old Nazarene Church ville. Lori Gardner of Nash­ building. As usual, the 3-day ville won top honors as the event attracted a large Best Dressed hillbilly girl number of bargain hunters and Mitch Carpenter and browsers. claimed a similar award in Sharon Beech of Nashville the boy category. Many was honored with a Sunday other events were enjoyed evening birthday before the evening was celebration, October 5, at the topped off by a hayride. home of Bud Furlong of The circular fireplace in Phillips St. Those attending the new Community Center the event held after Sunday (old pump house) in Putnam evening church services • Park has kept the village were: Suzy Corkwell and council toasty warm; but daughters; Cathy and Rick officials are considering Vessecchia; JoAnn and installing a furnace before Steven Knight and children; winter sets in. Vivian and Don Conner and Thursday evening visitors daughter; Gloria Johncock; of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Powers Laureen Thompson; Fred of Nashville were Mrs. Harkness; and Jan and Paul Margaret Reid and her Cooper and son, all of Nash­ granddaughters Mindy, ville; Judy and Calvin Oles Arnie and Erica Reid of and son of Charlotte; and Nashville. Betty Willett of Sunfield. Earl and Orpha Reid of Also present from Nashville rural Hastings were Thur­ were Steve Priddy and his sday dinner guests of his wife, Sandy, who baked a brother and wife, Clarence lovely cake for the occasion. and Margaret Reid of Nash­ Evangelist A. O. Marialke ville. Evening callers at the of Holland, Michigan, will be Reid home were Dave and at the Nashville Assembly of Anetta Tredinnick and God for a 4-day Prophecy children, Day and Becky, of Seminar, starting October Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. 19. Using a giant-sized color Ernie Withy of Kalamo. chart, Marialke will explain Mr. and Mrs. Clarence “God’s Eternal Plan of the Reid were guests of Arden Ages and Dispensations.” and Sue Reid of Nashville for Complete details on the cake and ice cream Saturday event appear elsewhere in in honor of daughter Erica’s this issue of the Maple Valley first birthday. Later, the News. The Twelve Disciples Clarence Reids had dinner at the Steak House with Ber­ Sunday School campaign nard and Barbara Linsley of gets underway October 19 at the Nashville Baptist near Kalamo. Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid Church. Each week’s lesson and daughters were Sunday of the 12-week program will dinner guests of the Clarence center on the life of one of the 12 followers of Jesus. Those Reids. Later callers at the Reid home were Mr. and attending Sunday School Mrs. Dave Tredinnick and during the campaign will family of Hastings; Vernon receive, each Sunday, a and Jo Anne Reid and charm bracelet or key ring children, Michelle and Greg depicting the disciple of Charlotte, and Vere and featured in that day’s lesson. To collect a complete set, Olive Robinson of Bellevue. . Mrs. Margaret Reid of one must attend each Sunday Nashville and Mrs. Jean School session during the 12­ Withy of Kalamo were in week period. A play depicting the Hastings Wednesday for shopping and lunch. heritage of the Charles Lots of traffic noted on Putnam family, entitled “How Putnam Public Library Came to Be,” will be presented at the library Saturday, October 25, under PROFESSIONAL direction of the Friends of BUSINESS the Library. Thanks to a tolerant DIRECTORY editor, we were able to in­ LIMESTONE & MARL clude a last-minute photo of (Delivered and Spread) Nashville’s 1906 football CRANEWORK squad in last week’s • Drdinage Ditches Memories. The picture • Farm Ponds arrived Saturday at Putnam DARRELL HAMILTON Public Library, one of Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 several Nashville and ST. CYRIL Hastings area postcards sent CATHOLIC CHURCH by a California donor. By REV. ROBERT CONSANI that time, our Memories Phone 945-4246 story with pictures of the MASSES: Nashville’s 1910 and 1914 Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated I football teams had already cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. been set up for publication. However, with some shifting FOR PROFESSIONAL of copy, space was made to INSURANCE PLANNING squeeze in the additional Call. . early (and rare) 1906 photo THE HECKER AGENCY for the enjoyment of our 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE readers. In the process, a PHONE 852-9680 paragraph of copy about the 1930 team was inadvertently VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE misplaced and ended up at COUNCIL MEETINGS the conclusion of the story, 2nd Thursday each month on the heels of an item about At 7:30 P.M. the 1931 Nashville squad Vermontville Public Library attending Sunday services at Public invited to attend -the Methodist Church in a body. Just to set the record DAN’S straight,, the players men­ tioned in the final paragraph WATER SOFTNER (Paul Bell, Sandy Mason, SALES and SERVICE Everett Couch, Voyle Dependable service on all Varney and Keith Qraham) makes and models. were veterans of the local FREEWATER TESTI! gridiron in 1930 when Reasonable Fees!! “nearly every boy in school” (517) 852-9564 turned- out for football — NASHVILLE — practice, giving Coach Ask For Dan! I Johnson hopes of developing The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 15, 1980 — Page 3 a strong team. They may or may not have been members of the 1931 squad that at­ tended church together. We would be interested in hearing from readers who recognized any of the unidentified players pictured in that Memories story. The postcards, by the way, came from Joanne Deters of Monrovia, California, who wrote that she had acquired them from Vera Ingerson, a former Presbyterian missionary now living in a retirement home at Durate, Calif. What connection Vera may have had with Nashville is unclear from the letter, but perhaps our readers will know and advise Us. Joanne indicated in the letter that she is a school librarian. She requested that the cards be placed with our local historical society, if one existed. The scenes of Nash­ ville, Hastings, Olivet, Battle Creek and Bay City will be displayed in the Michigan and Local History room at Putnam Public Library. Special programs set at Nashville church Evangelist A. O. Marialke of Holland will be at the Nashville Assembly of God for an October 19-22 Prophesy Seminar, entitled “God’s Eternal Plan of the Ages and Dispensations.” Marialke’s first presen­ tation will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, October 19. He will also conduct Sunday through Wednesday evening ser- vices, all starting at 7 p.m. Using an immense 9 ft. by 24 ft. Bible chart, designed in full color by a Detroit News artist, and overhead tran­ sparencies, the evangelist will explain difficult questions on subjects such as: One World Government; The Chaos of Genesis 1:2; One World Religion; Judgement Time for Saints 4-H roller skating to begin By Connie Green, 4-H Program Assistant The first countywide 4-H family roller skating party of the 1980-81 club year will be held Thursday, October 16 at Adam’s Skating Center in Charlotte. The time will be from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and the charge is $1.50 with skates, or $2.00 without skates. The entire family is invited. Future skating parties will be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. This is the perfect chance to make friends from all over the county. Plan on meeting there for some real oldfashioned 4-H fellowship! and Sinner, and other topics. He will also speak on the prophecy of Revelation and Daniel, a subject which captured Marialke’s interest while attending Central Bible College at Springfield, Missouri. Throughout his 30 years of pastoral and evengelistic ministry, his interest in prophecies has increased with intensity. Pastor Robert Taylor and his congregation at the Nashville Assembly of God invite you to share in God’s Eternal Plan of the Ages and Dispensations. Nashville VFW 8260 and AUXILIARY Fish Fry FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 SERVING 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. ADULTS...$3.50 CHILDREN 5 to 12...$2.00' CHILDREN UNDER 5...FREE �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Wednesday. October 15, 1980 — Page 4 Reflections of Hosmer School It was nearly the end of continue their education at May, 1887. In Nashville, a the Union high school in class of four seniors, having Nashville, come fall. Some completed a 3-year high might stay with relatives in school curriculum, was town; others would make the preparing to become the daily trek to high school by very first graduates of the horse and buggy or on foot. But in the meantime, the village’s new Union school. picnic Two miles north of town, end-of-school the end of the 1886-87 provided a pleasant respite academic year also was for the scholars and their being celebrated at the parents. “Generally, the picnic was Hosmer country school. "Most of the parents (in held the last Friday of school the district) came to the in late May or early June,” schoolhouse with large recalls Mrs. Allen. “The baskets filled with food for a mothers arrived (at the wearing their picnic,” recalls Ethel Miller school) Allen, whose mother, the late aprons.” A sumptuous feast of Edith Appelman Miller, was an early student at Hosmer. home-cooked foods was (Later, from 1094-11, Ethel spread for families of the also was a scholar there.) school community. Babies A carry-in dinner at and pre-schoolers also were school’s end was a often in attendance, ac­ traditional spring event in companying their parents to many area country schools the festivities. In a rather rare old photo in those days. The gala affair signaled the start of a which she inherited from her summer’s vacation from mother, Mrs. Allen can point studies for the youngsters. out several families present For many eighth graders, it at the 1887 Hosmer school marked the end of their picnic. Among those she believes schooling. A few would The Hosmer school, located just beyond State Road intersection two miles north of Nashville, was the scene of an 1887 community yp picnic to mark the end of the academic year. The structure was quite new then; among its builders was George Appelman, who are in the photo are: --Mr. and Mrs. John Wotring and sons Herbert, Fred, Glenn and Vane. In later years, “Bert” became a Nashville druggist. --Mr. and Mrs. Joe Oversmith and children, Glenn and Evelyn, who later became the wife of George RE-ELECT ERNIE NASH Republican 56th District State Representative Ernie Nash is a no nonsense, hardworking, effective legislator. You'll find him out front on the issues long before theyx become popular and working to ensure an effective program long after Its left the front page. Vote November 4 Pd. for by the Committee to Re-Elect Nash 410 E. Vermontville Hwy., Potterville, Mi. 48876 Hoffman. Not in the photo are two younger Oversmith children, Floyd and Lila. -Mr. and Mrs. George Appelman, twin daughters Ethel and Edith and sons John, William and Clarence. The identically dressed 10year-old girls can be seen side-by-side in the middle row on the front step. (Edith later became Mrs. John Miller, the mother of Ethel Miller Allen. Twin sister Ethel Appelman married Pearl Staup.) -Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bass and family: Fred, Peter, William and Martha, who later became Mrs. Wesley Williams. —Mr. and Mrs. David Wilkinson and children, Warren and Elinore (later married Horatio Hosmer) and Laura, who became Mrs. Dorr Everett. -Mr. and Mrs. Lou Gard­ ner and family: John, Er­ nest, Gladys and Venus. —Mr. and Mrs. John Elarton and daughters Stella (later Mrs. William Titmarsh) and Barbara, who married Clark Titmarsh. -Mr. and Mrs. Peter Snore and family: William, Fred John and Lena. Also believed to be in the photo are Mr. and Mrs. John Mater and son Elmer, then about 14. In addition, the Mater’s older son, also named John, may be in the picture with his wife Sarah and young son William. (The younger John Maters later had two more sons: Clarence and Orville, a longtime local veterinarian.) The teacher at Hosmer in 1887 was Mabie McMore, believes Mrs. Allen. Ethel’s personal memories of the school date back more than three-quarters of a century, but the 1887 data is based on recollections passed down to Mrs. Allen by other mem­ bers of her family. She started school at Hosmer in 1904 and con­ tinued attending there until 1911 when her family moved closer to Nashville, into the Union school district. As children, Ethel and her brother William, who was 14 months older than she. is present in the photo along with his wife and children. His granddaughter, Edith Miller Allen, who loaned the picture, can name others in attendance. The school still stands, its appearance somewhat altered by the later addition of a belfry. walked a mile and a half daily to reach the Hosmer school from the East State Road farm of Bert Smith, where the John Miller family resided. That made a 3-mile roundtrip for the youngsters. “We never thought anything about it,” says Mrs. Allen. “In fact, after we moved we had an even longer walk to the Nashville school.” When William Miller was a little older, he had a sort of custodial job at the school. He would go there at 7 a.m. each morning to start a tire in the round oak stove which heated the structure. “He would have the place warn! for the teacher and students when they arrived,” remembers Mrs. Allen. “Bill also had the job of carrying a pail of drinking water for the school from a windmill across the road.” There was no well or pump at the Hosmer school in Mrs. Allen’s days there. “The first bell rang at 8:30,” she recalls. “It was only a hand bell.” The school never had a traditional as belfrey bell, she remembers. Mrs. Allen reflects about her first year at school. She and William entered chart class together at Hosmer. “In place of kindergarten, they had what'was called chart class,” she explains. “After you were in that class for a school year, you went on to the first grade.” Chart class consisted of beginners sitting up front near the teacher, learning simple reading skills and doing alphabet exercises from a large chart. “My father taught us our ABC’s at home, so chart class was easy for us,” comments Mrs. Allen. Her first teacher at Hosmer was Miss Lynde Downing, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manley Downing of Nashville and grand­ daughter of well-known local businessman Theodore Downing. Later teachers at Hosmer school, Mrs. Allen recalls, boarded with Mrs. Horatio Hosmer (the former Elinore Wilknson, a student in the 1887 photo). She lived in what is_ presently known as the Orville Mater place, located just south of the school across the State Road in­ tersection. Among other Hosmer schoolteachers whom Mrs. Allen remembers are a Miss Hughes of Prairieville; Ruth Bachelor, daughter of the Clarence Bachelors who lived on East State Road; and Agnes Cole, daughter of the Elmer Coles, whose home was north of the Hosmer school along what is now M-66. “And I don’t want to forget my teacher Miss Elsie Rickies,” adds Mrs. Allen. “She was about 18 years old at the time, only about ten years older than I.” Miss Rickies is now Mrs. Ernest-Offley and still living at Vermontville, notes Mrs. Allen. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR | at the... Harvest Festival Dinner I VERMONTVILLE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH § § Saturday, October 18,1980 | 4:00 p.m, to 7:00 p.m. | �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 15, 1980— Page 5 Youth livestock show to Ed Asner and Cong. Wolpe receive jugs celebrate 50th anniversary of syrup from Vermontville delegation The Michigan Junior Livestock Society, Inc. will celebrate its 50th An­ niversary Show and Sale October 23-24 at the Howell Livestock Yards in Howell. Some 200 youth from all over the state are expected to exhibit several hundred head of beef, sheep, and hogs. The show started in Detroit at the stock yards and in later years was moved to the Michigan State Fairgrounds. Since 1974, the show has been held in Howell. The changes in type of marketing has forced the changes to be made. The livestock show event is considered the year’s World Series climax event for the organization. The weigh-in of livestock will head the events on October 22. Show day is October 23 with the awards banquet at 7 p.m. at the Howell Methodist Church. At 7 a.m. Friday, October 24, a livestock judging A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative 0*77 a* wu Etetfek teetfieekkj t®a®hik Eeiejj 8» fa'jti •ddm ®*ns|^ ’•ph r ^fcWjhj itj p •kfit r ®s Wile kfcit t ■ so feiWMIl Jj(t bhaiDafl liBlstaik ffliin Afae fliartrf tatirtlhb Ernsi teitaL Ssh Seta” itl’u ttiiin MiH It ikflt run: Usiisei VflDito ijtsalljiNi Mtlfepi jet w<ki i M » fa * ini die* k*’ Irff difa ifa losktSHik asta ilH dtl xio® ® jHaradfl BflikP* Btfl* Ouatt* idiM* dipt* fli fe Efl <*' iuert^ feS* W** idati rW „ s * •1111* ts fl* (5*•*<* 5 fl ** id# d lr**' l1r^**' flfl fl1 l1^ ffllf®l'fl*1 dfl® fl* fl* fl* 'fl*1 WELFARE PAYMENT - The Attorney General has ruled that the Treasury Department can enforce repayment from anyone who has received excess welfare benefits; this would be done mainly through deductions from any income tax refund due to the person. BEAVER SEASON - Begins November 15 in the U.P. and December 6 in the Lower Peninsula, running through March-April. Last year’s beaver-otter harvest matched the record count of 27,950 taken in the 1972-73 season. A mild winter helps. LICENSE LOBBY - The Michigan Health Occupations Council has told the Legislature that there is no need for the state to regulate myofuntional therapists or audiologists and speech .and language pathologists, who are seeking licen­ sure rules. SCHOOL LOAN - The state has borrowed $100 million in short-term notes from Michigan banks in order to meet the school-aid payments which are due to be paid to local districts next week. Borrowing has been somewhat com­ plicated by the present lack of a full-year budget, which has caused several investment houses to lower their ratings on Michigan bonds. JOB PROGRAM - Governor Milliken has proposed a firstever state employment plan, placing job creation in the main areas of state-government responsibility along with education, welfare, law enforcement and recreation. The Governor spells out 14 proposals for the legislature, in­ cluding policy changes and creating various development authorities; his office would work on administrative details such as simplifying the application process for doing business here. At the heart of it all would have to be balanced reform of the workers compensation system. BUDGET ORDER - Acting with the authority delegated to them by the legislature, the Governor and the Management & Budget Director have made additional cuts from spending for higher education, mental health and welfare, bringing total cuts from the present budget to $770 million. WATER RULES - The Joint Legislative Committee and the Water Resources Commission have approved Michigan’s first set ofuniform rules to protect ground water quality. They prohibit any discharge that may cause degradation to quality in underground water-bearing earth. HANDICAPPER PROGRESS - The Civil Service Com­ mission reports that many more handicapped people are now working for the state than ever before. This results from testing policy changes, installation of equipment for the deaf, and conversion of office buildings to be barrierfree. SLUDGE DISPOSAL - The DNR has accepted recom­ mendations to make sludge disposal easier and cheaper for local communities under Michigan’s Hazardous Waste Management Act, including de-regulation of landfill sludge and improved discharge control in local sewage systems. fl*j * fl* fl e A* Country Corners Main Store, M-66 and State Rd. contest will held, and will be A delegation from Ver­ open to all youth. The finale of the entire montville made the Battle show is the 1 p.m. sale. The Creek visit of television sale of the grand champions personality Ed Asner and will take place first, followed Third District Congressman Howard Wolpe a bit by the balance of sheep, hogs, and beef. This is a good “sweeter” last weekend. opportunity for anyone to Asner, of TV.’s “Lou obtain some good meat for Grant” fame, spent their freezers and to help the Saturday and Sunday af­ many hard working youths ternoon making a campaign in their livestock projects. swing with Wolpe through Ken Baur of Charlotte has the third district, promoting been the show and sale the Congressman’s bid for manager for many years. re-election. Dorotha Mulholland, also of • Vermpntville’s Nyle Wells Charlotte, has served as and Pat O’Dell, chamber secretary-treasurer for many years too. Glenda president, presented Asner Brown of Quincy is the and Wolpe with jugs of Vermontville’s maple syrup president of-the society. The junior livestock while the pair were at the Nyle Wells of Vermontville (center) presents jugs of organization is supported by Countrysidp Inn in Battle locally produced maple syrup to television star Ed many, including Michigan Creek. Ida Zakshesky of Ver­ Asner (left) and Congressman Howard Wolp e. State University’s Animal (Pn (Pnoto supplied) Husbandry Dept; the montville also attended the Michigan Department of Saturday event with Nyle Agriculture; county ex­ and Pat. tension agents, 4-H youth The syrup was a com­ agents, and a host of parents, plimentary gift from the and youth leaders Carroll Wells family. throughout the state. The past week was a busy r|l|T|| We'll give you a The Livestock sale is one for Congressman Wolpe. cut that will make supported by many The Sugar Hut Cafe was his businesses such as im­ headquarters Tuesday you look your best plement dealers, car morning where he served for this fall. Call R | Y 1 | Q Q R 1 1 l dealers, restaurants, and a coffee to the restaurant tor an appoint­ host of other business and professional people, as well patrons and listened to their ment today. problems and concerns. as, many individuals. Later, that same day, The young people are most appreciative of all the Wolpe talked with Maple support they are given and Valley high school students. Thursday morning they in turn work very hard to develop their skills in Wolpe’s wife, Nina, spent a raising and feeding and coffee hour at the Cafe, marketing of prime livestock meeting with area citizens. Beauty and Barber Shop to feed America with good 111 N. Main Nashville (517) 852-9192 quality meat. HAIR SI YUNG The Mirrors image' „Aiie wiuow iiuaae Candy workshop scheduled* The 4-H program of the Cooperative Extension Service will be sponsoring a candy workshop on Monday, November 10, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. It will be held in the Kardel Hall on the fairgrounds in Charlotte, and is open to anyone interested in learning more about candy-making. Harriett Crisenberry, of Charlotte, will demonstrate how to make a variety of different candies, including mints from mashed potatoes, filled chocolate, caramel bars, and peanut butter crunch. She will also show how to decorate candy, and then participants will have the opportunity to make candy themselves. Those attending are asked to bring an electric fry pan, if possible. A $3 charge will be collected at the door. To pre-register, call the Ex­ tension office, 543-2310, by October 31. Action-Ads FOR RENT: 3 bedroom mobile home in Nashville, $140 a month plus utilities and security deposit. References required. 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Vi oz. jJJOJJ WLMQK) I MICE PHARMACY (FORMERLY SIMON PHARMACY) 207 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 15,1980 — Page 6 BUS SERVICE — from Ward-Pontius united Miss Mardell Marie Ward and Mr. Brian Raymond Pontius were united in marriage at the United Methodist Church in Nash­ ville on August 30 at 6 p.m. The Reverend L. F. Putnam officiated at the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ward of Nashville, and the grooms parents are Mrs. Helen Pontius of Nashville and Mr. Vernon Pontius of Angola, Indiana. Pianist, Mrs. Norman Stanton, of Dowling, provided the traditional wedding music. The Lords Prayer was played by violinist, Dominic Schimizzi of Dearborn, accompanied by Mrs. Stanton. Escorted to the alter by her father, the bride chose to wear her great­ grandmother’s wedding dress. The two-piece, full length, ivory colored, cotton batiste gown was worn by Mrs. Bernard Skordal (Hannah) on August 26,1908. The blouse featured a yoke of pin tucks and lace inserts, a high lace collar, gathered elbow length sleeves with wide lace cuffs and small back buttons. The gored skirt was accented by pin tucks at the waist and a flounce with spaced tucks and short train. The bride wore a floral hair piece and carried a cascade bouquet of dusty rose and ivory colored silk roses with baby’s breath and greens. The Maid of Honor Cinda Murphy, of Lansing, and friend of the bride, wore a dusty rose colored floor length gown with off-theshoulder sleeves and carried a cascade bouquet of roses and carnations. Dominic Schimizzi, friend of the bride and groom, served as best man. Quentin Ward and Todd Pontius, brothers of the couple, w'ere ushers. For her daughter’s wed- through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. If you do wish to take a ding, Mrs. Ward wore a bus, but have not made peach colored empire waist arrangements 24-hours in styled long dress with short advance, there is a chance flared sleeves and wore a that you may still be able to corsage of peach and rust get a ride. If a bus is baby roses. The mother of availavle, it might be the groom wore a white slack possible to call the service suit accented by pastel and schedule a ride within colors on the jacket and wore 20-30 minutes, Guile said. a white corsage.. However, the best way to Mr. and Mrs. David Hair guarantee a bus ride is by of Middleville, were host making an advance notice. couple at the reception held The Eaton County bus at the Masonic Temple in service is funded through a Nashville following the “state rural incentive ceremony. program,” he said. Funds Mrs. Micheal Huver of , for operation are primarily Bellevue, sister of the derived from state monies ' groom, was in charge of the with some supplement from guest book. Mrs. George E. federal sources. Ward Sr., Grand Forks, ND, Guile said Eaton County’s grandmother of the bride, transportation is totally poured. Mrs. Kenneth An­ funded by the state for the derson, McCanna, ND, aunt firt two years. The state will of the bride, cut the cake. pick-up 75 percent of the tab Assisting at the reception during the third year. After were Mrs. David Murphy, that time, it is hoped that the Mrs. Don Barlow, Mrs. service will be able to Gloria Goodner and Debbie sustain itself financially. all of Nashville. Fares vary according to Out-of-state guests were zones which have been Dorthy Lucile Taylor, determined by the service. Elkhart, Indiana; Vernon C. Special half-fare discount Pontius, Angola, Indiana; rates are in effect for senior Mr. and Mrs. George E. citizens, handicapped Ward, Sr., Grand Forks, persons, and children five ND; and Mrs. Kenneth and under, Guile said. Anderson, McCanna, ND. A one-way bus trip from The couple are at home in Vermontville to Charlotte, Lansing, while attending for example, costs $1.50 for Lansing Community College. an adult and 75 cents for those who qualify for special discount rates. Busy Beigh 4-H Eatran’s vehicles are equipped with wheelchair hot dog roast lifts and wide doors to ac­ comodate the mobility The Busy Beigh 4-H will have its annual neigh­ impaired. The service has seven 12borhood Hot Dog Roast and Hayride, Saturday, October passenger vehicles and one 16-passenger bus. 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Floyd Shilton’s. All former 4-H, regular or new members, Maple Valley School plus all neighbors are in­ vited. Bring weiners, buns, LUNCH MENU something to pass and a Thursday, Oct. 16 treat. 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I think people are really going to enjoy using it. I’m all for it, especially if it helps senior citizens,” Mason said. “It will give some people a chance to get out of the house who couldn’t before. It’s going to be handy for senior citizens. Mary Mykytuk is just one of tfie town’s senior citizens who is grateful for the new bus service. “I’m legally blind so I don’t drive,” said Mary. “I have to see a doctor in Lansing, so the bus service sounds very gbod to me. “I’m anxious to use it,” she said. Mary attended the recent Vermontville Village Council a meeting to hear representative from Eatran explain the details of the service. In neighboring Barry County, plans are in the works for a similar transportation service for residents there. Citizens of the Nashville area would be served by that program. Sam Marfia, Barry’s transportation coordinator, said no date has been set for the start of countywide bus service there. “At this point, we really don’t know (when the service will become a reality). We are hoping that it will be no later than this summer.” Barry County is currently in the “study phase” for a bus service' program. Funded by a state grant, the purpose of the study is to develop a concept for a coordinated — consolidated public transportation system. A Local Transportation Coordinating Council has been appointed by county commissioners to help identify and define local transportation problems; areas were effeiciency and Goulash, Green Beans, Pears, Peanut Butter, Sandwich, Milk. Tool & Die Makers IMMEDIATE OPENI/NGS... for tool and die makers with experience in metal working and assembly manufacturing. Experience in progres­ sive dies is helpful. If you qualify we offer an excellent fringe benefit program and a wage scale up to $9.40 per hour. 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ASHVILLE HARDWARE Fiberglas Building Insulation Phone 945-9554 for ACTION Want-Ads! DELIVERING-PLANNING ESTIMATING - SAVING �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 15, 1980 — Page 7 KBE hopes to build new track connecting Vermontville and Charlotte An 11 mile stretch of railroad bed between Ver­ montville and Charlotte may have tracks on it in the near future, if the Kent, Barry, Eaton Connecting Railroad (KBE) gets their wish. With that track and the economic opportunities it offers, the KBE foresees a chance of offering commuterpassenger service from Hastings to Grand Rapids on part of the already existing line. The KBE, a minority owned railroad, is currently preparing a feasibility report based on the plan to add the new stretch to the already existing line from Grand Rapids to Vermontville. Richard Shaw, chief ac­ countant for KBE, said the 11 mile stretch would offer: —savings to businesses that use the Con-rail system of track; ' —savings to businesses that because of the new line, would start using railroad in place of other forms of transportation; —a way for the KBE to get off government subsidy and become an economically viable corporation; —a commuter service from Hastings to Grand Rapids once a level of economic viability is reached. The feasibility report must be approved by state and federal committees who control the purse strings for transportation. The Michigan Highway and Transportation Com­ mission has earmarked 4 million dollars for minority KJ* c*. mu TOW Mb Ml ffii ■a? ®y ■n 'i kip i ut .id ■ F*® isH! a IV tM mra Mt Diane Huffman graduates from Washington State Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Huff­ man of Kinsel Highway, Vermontville are pleased to announce that their daughter, Diane Huffman has completed the bachelor of arts degree program in fine arts at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. Diane is a 1975 graduate of Maple Valley High/ School. Shaw says it offers Savings to businesses that use the Con-rail system because it is a more direct route to Grand Rapids and it connects with the main Grand Trunk tine in Charlotte. “Instead of having to use lines that run through- the larger cities, this line cuts right to Grand Rapids, saves time and we hope to offer lower rates,” he said. Shaw says the line will offer savings to businesses that change over from other forrps of transportation, because the line will become a bridge carrier as opposed to a short line carrier, and that because of the line, the whole area will become more desireable for in­ dustrial development. “By being a bridge carrier we can compete with the trucking industry and we hope to gain some customers that way,” Shaw said. “With the area becoming more desireable for development, more businesses will come in, giving the businesses here already more customers, and hopefully us as well.” Shaw said the key behind everything is the KBE becoming economically viable. “Our goal is to get off government subsidy and become a viable corporation, owned transportation companies. Shaw says that is one of several funds they are looking at. “There are several funds both state and federal that are designed to assist railway corporations,” Shaw said. “We hope to get what we need by applying' to several of them.” Shaw said the projected cost of laying the track is in the neighborhood of 3 million dollars. “Three million is a rough estimate, we have to figure our projected business with the new line; it is all part of the feasibility study we are in the process of preparing,” Shaw said. Richard Green fete October birthdays Richard and Ferne Green hosted a dinner at the Nash­ ville Community House on the afternoon of October 5th to honor October family birthdays. Nineteen family members and three guests were present. Attending were Richard Lee and Judith Green and five children of Kalamazoo; Sidney and Agnes Green and three children; granddaughters Gale, Gwen and Geili Green, Feme’s brother Lewis Schulze, all of Nashville, and sister Frieda Trim of Hastings. Guests were Agnes Green’s sisters Marilyn Thelen of Holt and Sharon Smith of Lansing, and Gwen’s friend Dan Wolfe of Nashville. Birthdays recognized were those of Sidney Green on October 1; Judith Green, October 2; Baby Maria Green’s 1st birthday on October 4; Frieda Trim, October 5; twins, David and Daniel,, Green, October 18; Feme Green, October 19; and Gwen’s friend, Dan Wolfe, October 8. it will save the people of the state tax money and we can offer services to save them money,” he said. The KBE, which opened their doors on July 15, 1979, was subsidized $700,000 for their first year. They showed a loss for the first year, but surpassed their projected goal of 330 carloads, by hauling 417. The projected goal for this year, without the new stretch, is 593 carloads. “Without the new stretch we would need to be sub­ sidized again at the tune of $700,000,” Shaw said. “With it, we are not sure of the amount of business we would attract, but we feel it would be substantial enough to put us on the way to reaching viability.” The railroad bed that the new line would be constructed upon was once part of what is now the KBE line. The track that is now the KBE stretch was built in 1870 by the Grand River Valley Railroad. The Michigan Central Railroad leased the line later in that same year. In 1959 passenger service was discontinued on the line. The owner of the line before KBE. was Con-rail and they took over from New York Penn Central in 1970. If the new line is added to the existing line, it will be a 54 mile stretch running through 8 different stations. From Grand Rapids the line will pass through stations at Dutton, Caledonia, Mid­ dleville, Hastings, Nashville, Vermontville, Chester, and Charlotte. At finally Charlotte it will hook up with the main Grand Trunk line that connects with several cities like Battle Creek, Detroit, Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Chicago. This is where the existing KBE line ends in Vermontville. The brush that has infiltrated the track bed may get removed if the KBE gets their wish. The existing line is 43 miles long from Vermontville to Grand Rapids. The new stretch would make the line 54 miles in length and go on to Charlotte. . (Remihder photo) Come in and meet... CARD OF THANKS The family of Leslie Shaffer would like to thank the many friends, neighbors and relatives for the beautiful flowers, cards and prayers during the time of our sorrow. Special thanks to Rev. Verne Summers and Prays for their comforting words, the pallbearers, Nashville Lodge No. 225 for the nice graveside service. 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Lions International is the largest service organization in the world, and the local clubs sponsor numerous special service projects in their respective com­ munities. They are best known for their projects for the blind, the visually handicapped and the deaf. Gov. Scott was born in St. Johns, Michigan, and has been a resident of North Muskegon since 1951. He is employed as the Ad­ ministrator of Brookhaven Medical Care Facility in Muskegon. His hobby is photography and he is a member of the Muskegon Camera Club. He is a member and past president of the Muskegon Torch Club, and is also past president of both the Muskegon Council on Aging and the Michigan Council of Medical Care Facility Ad­ ministrators. A Lion sinc.e 1972, Gov. Scott has served in the of­ fices of his Muskegon Lions Club and earned the 100 percent President’s Award in 1979. He also served as Cabinet Secretary of District 11-C in 1975-76 and as Zone Chairman of District 11-C-l in 1979-80. Dist. Gov. Robert F. Scott Super bikes net over $800 for St. Jude Hospital Maple Valley area citizens can be proud of twelve hard riding bikers. And, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will certainly benefit from these super bikers. Co-persons Ann Taylor and Jan Mittelstaedt would like to thank the participants that biked a total of 205 miles Saturday in the three-hour “Wheels for Life” Bike-AThon, with sponsor pledges totaling over $800. Barb Gurd biked her way around the road course in Nashville twenty times to turn in a remarkable forty miles congratulations, Barb! The other super bikers participating in Saturday’s event were Hope Christie, 10 miles; Glen Sebastian, 22 miles; Nicole Kipp, 12 miles; Kathy Gibbs, 20 miles; Lori Smith, 32 miles; Jody Garrett, 4 miles; Lee Kienutske, 32 miles; Angie Smith, 10 miles; Naki Histed, 22 miles; Jenny Mittelstaedt and Holly Taylor, one mile each. These bikers worked hard getting area people to pledge Maple Valley Coop Nursery WANTS FACES TO PAINT ... this Halloween, from 4 to 5 p.m. Dress your kids and bring them to the nursery to be made up. The price will be 50C per face. Make your appoinfmenf today, by calling... 726-1254 money per mile to donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., and then gave up a Saturday morning to bike to earn the money. Many thanks to area residents who sponsored the bikers. This money will go to St. Jude’s to help fight against devastating childhood diseases. The bikers seemed to enjoy themselves as they peddled around the course, stopping occasionally for refreshments and warmingup. Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Mittelstaedt would like to thank Carl’s Market, Nash­ ville Hardware, Kelley Variety Store and the Thornapple General Store for their donations. And a special thanks to Mr. Russ Furlong for letting us set up in his business parking lot. Prizes will be announced and awarded next week when the money has been turned in. Bikers are urged to turn in their money by October 21 to qualify for prizes. Exciting series of films to be shown at Putnam Library A series of films, ranging from an Alfred Hitchcock thriller to comics for the kids, are being shown this week at Putnam Public Library. The movies are free, open to the public and presented under the direction of the local Friends of the Library. •The program of films started Monday evening with the showing of five “shorts” and continues at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, with five additional brief films: Powers of Ten; Sailing; Bluenose Ghosts; Brats; and Leisure. A full-length thriller is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, October 17, when Hit­ chcock’s “The Spiral Staircase” will be shown. Something strictly for the younger set is planned for Saturday, October 18. During a 2 to 3:30 p.m. session at the library, “shorts” of par­ ticular interest to children will be presented. They are: Look Again; Cat in the Hat; Bremen Town Musicians; and Rip Van Winkle. Each daily movie program is expected to last from 60 to 90 minutes. The films are part of several special Oc­ tober activities sponsored by the local Friends of the Library in observance of National Library Month. Parent-teacher conferences set With the first marking period ending Friday of last week, it is time for parents and teachers to get together to discuss each student’s progress. Students will receive their report cards on Wednesday, October 15th. Hours have been established for parent­ teacher conferences this year which hopefully will enable more parents than ever to attend. They have been set for: Thursday, Oct. 16, 1-4 p.m. and 6-10 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Parents of students in grades K-6 will be scheduled for a conference time with the teacher. In the jr.-sr. high, all teachers will again be located in the gym where parents may visit with them during the designated hours. News from VermontvilleThe Vermontville Garden Club will meet Monday, October 20, in the Griswold Room. Meeting will be called at 1:30 p.m. Senior Citizens will hold a meeting Tuesday, October 21, at the Griswold Room. Potluck dinner at noon sharp. Ernest Nash will be with us. We will also play bingo so bring an article for prizes. The retired teachers will have luncheon Tuesday, Ocober October 12, at the Congregational Church. The Annual Harvest Festival will be held at the Congregational Church in Vermontville, Saturday, October 18. Turkey dinner served. There will also be a bazaar. Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Michigan Conference of Congregational Churches meets in Saugatuk October 24 and 25. CITIZENS PLAN HALLOWEEN FUN Vermontville senior citizens, are asked to wear a mask for the Oct. 21 noon potluck meal and bingo game in the Griswold room. The group will be ap­ plauding the prettiest, the ugliest, and the funniest. — Minutes of Regular Meeting — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held September 25, 1980 at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Harold Christiansen. Present were Rizor, Curtis, Hughes, Babcock, Hinckley and Tobias. The minutes from the last regular meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read by the Clerk. Letter was read from Ann Taylor regarding the St. Jude Child­ ren’s Research Hospital Bike A Thon. Permission was granted for the bike a thon to be held October 11 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Also a letter was read from Western Union. Letter referred to the Chamber of Commerce. Bids were presented for an air compressor: 4 hp 30 Gal. $575.00 Herb Rorbach 3 hp 30 Gal. 659.00 Charles Andrus 3 hp 50 Gal. Todd Automotive 2,512.00 3 hp 60 Gal. Paul Automotive 1,608.00 5 hp 60 Gal. Paul Automorive 1,695.00 Motion by Tobias, supported by Hinckley to accept the bid from Herb Rorbach for the 4 hp. 30 gal. air compressor at a cost of $575.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Bruce Kuffer was present from Williams & Works to explain the "hold up" on the sewer project. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Babcock to extend the present garbage contract with Hastings Sanitary Service for 30 days and extend the accep­ tance of bids until October 23, 1980. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley supported by Hughes, to set up new specifications for garbage bids as follows: Curb­ side pickup once a week. 1, 2 or 3 can service equivalent to 2, 4 or 6 bag service, must pre-sign. Self billing, and increase must go through the Village Council.^ Contract based on 450 customer 5 year contract. Senior Citizen rates. Village of Nashville has the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Yes Hughes, Rizor, Babcock, Tobias and Hinckley. No Curtis. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley supported by Hughes to purchase 117 sq. yd. of carpet for the community center. The Village share to be $290.00 the Park assoc, share to be $213.30. All ayes. Motion carried. The landfill was discussed. Landfill committee to meet with Maple Grove and Castleton Townships to discuss the transfer and resource recovery station. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to send a letter to Harlow White in regard to cleaning up his property, according to Village Ordinances, or the Village will clean up property and bill him for it. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Curtis that the regular meetings of the Nashville Village Council be held on the 1 st and 3rd Thursdays in November and December due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. No, Hinckley. Yes, Hughes, Curtis, Rizor, Babcock and Tobias. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Hinckley to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:26 p.m. President, Harold Christiansen Date: October 9, 1980 Clerk: Susan M. Corkwell SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713 '(tfn) Shape up for Your Lady... Beard and moustache grooming Hair styling & conditioning ________at... _____ Nancy’s BEAUTY SHOP 157 S. Main, Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 15, 1980 — Page 9 Simon Pharmacy f HOWARD GOODENOUGH 'rJweet 207 N. MAIN NASHVILLE RENTAL PANS AVAILABLE! ! 852-0845 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday CAKE, CANDY, AND CHOCOLATE MOLDING SUPPLIES MON.-THURS. 10-5 PHONE 517-726-0652 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Curtis Craft Center 205 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9338 ” — and — Flowers & Jewelry 3402 233 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9797 CAMPING - FISHING - CANOEING GILLASPIE’S PONDEROSA Campground 977 S. Main (Ionia Road) Vermontville PH. 517-726-0016 WATER - ELECTRICITY - SEWER HOOK-UPS DUMPING STATION WE BUY HAY & STRAW in the field HAY AND STRAW' PRODUCER AND BROKER 6620 E. Scott Rd. Nashville,Ml. 49073 (517) 852-0959 Custom Baling BANK and TRUST Nashville Branch 203 N. Main St., Nashville STANTON Real Estate & Auctioneers Vermontville — Nashville 726-0181 852-1717 650 S. Main St., Vermontville, Mich. 49096 At the close of this month we will “fall back” to Eastern Standard Time All our lives, we are constantly ordering bur days by time. And when we try to pack in all the worthwhile activities of home, community, school, church and business, we often come away feeling like Egyptian mummies (bodies pressed for time!). There is a cuckoo clock on our wall that is as dependable as Michigan weather! It has taught me a lesson however. When it’s running fast, I am alerted to action - to find I have “time to spare”. But when the reverse is true, I get lulled into relaxing - only to realize I’ve gotten behind, or it’s too late! How is your “spiritual clock” run­ ning today? The Bible says, “...behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Cor. 6:2). Don’t be so sure you have “lots of time” to settle things with Christ, only to hear, “...thou fool, this night thy soul is required of thee.” (Lk. 12:20), and find it’s TOO LATE! Bet­ ter to act NOW and be ready ahead of time! For “...in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh. (Matt. 24:44). Pastor Randy Reed... People’s Bible Church - Nashville HhOMETOWN] f LUMBER YARD IM Only one life—will soon hepast f I 219 S. State St. 852-0882 Trowbridge Service - AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 REALTpR" WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER. BROKER (517)726-0637 RES HECKER Insurance 225 N. AAAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN GUARANTEED APPLIANCES Phone... 852-9724 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville- 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Sunday School..11 a.m. Evening Service ... 7 p.m. PASTOR STEVEN REID Wednesday the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School . . i 0 a.m. 304 Phillips-St., Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. Youth. . Roger Claypool 8593 Cloverdale Road C/i mile East of M-66. 5 miles Evening Service .. 7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER Sun. School;... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study & FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CHURCH OF THE HAZARENE PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH 110 South Main, Vermontville, 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. . E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School . 10 a.m. REV. DAVE FLEMING 219 Washington St., Nashville Worship... 10:45 a.m. -south of Nashville) Sunday Sunday...... .................6 6 p.m. p.m.Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service ..6 p.m. Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m. MEorniing SServiice . 117 a.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Church School .. 9:30 a.m. Sunday: AM Service .. 11 a.m. . Church Worship 1,41 a.m. AM Worship... ,.T1 a.m. PM Service... .7 p.m. (Nursery Care Available) Evening Worship , 7 p.m. Wed. Service. ,z7 p.m. Fellowship Time After Wednesday Evening PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Worship. Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. Assistant...Don Roscoe REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Youth Fellowship REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville 1 26 S. MAIN ST. NASHVILLE. Ml. 49073 OFFICE (517) 852-IS01 Lonny L. Kienutske VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Nashville, Mich. Telephone: 852-9680 ATTEND YOUR CHOSEN HOUSE OF WORSHIP THIS SABBATH... PEACE UNITEB METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE Sunday School....... 10:15 Morning Worship . 11 a.m. (>nlq what's ttoncfor Christ will last. I AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES Sun. A.M. Worship. 9:15Sunday School ... 10 a.m. toic CjooJ SUPPLIES FOR CAKE AND CANDY FOR ALL OCCASIONS! Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m.Morning Worship ■ 11 a.m. Prayer Meeting. 7 p.m. REV. J.G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville, P.M. worship........... 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m.' Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening Worship......... Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. PASTOR RANDY REED REV. MOLLY TURNER .... 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 15, 1980 — Page 10 Wolpe at Maple Valley — cont. suggested correcting the imbalance of those economics through regulation. On. the topic of nuclear power, Wolpe told the students that “we do not yet know how to properly dispose of nuclear waste, but we cannot afford to close nuclear power plants until we have alternative energy sources.” In answer to other questions posed by the youngsters^ Wolpe said our present welfare system needs to be restructured to create independence instead of nurturing dependence; that Washington experts have predicted the release of EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE... RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Dick Ewing - Owner 726-0088 WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 CITIZEN’S ELEVATOR 870 S. 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He called the measure “too fqr-r eaching and counter-productive.” Wolpe added, however, that “property tax is probably the most unfair tax we have.” When asked by a young man how he liked being labeled a “free-spending liberal” just because he is a Democrat, Wolpe responded with a laugh and commented that it is the kind of stereotype that gets built into the political system. “Nothing could be further from the truth,” said Wolpe, of the label. He noted that lumping Democrats together like that would be com­ parable to claiming that all Republicans were involved in Watergate. The session at Maple Valley School ended with the students quizzing Wolpe about his goals if re-elected; his opponent’s campaign; and the congressman’s qualifications for office. Wolpe’s appearance here was arranged by Social Studies teacher John Hughes. Renk Seed Company, Sun Prairie, Wl 53590 608 / 837-7351| Renk mea resu J.V.’s football schedule change Because of parent teacher conferences from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. on Thur­ sday, October 16, the Maple Valley junior varsity home football game with Portland has been rescheduled for Wednesday, -October 15. Game time is 5:30. Negotiations underway for area transfer recycling center by Susan Hinckley Negotiations are underway to* convert Nashville’s present sanitary landfill site into a transfer and recycling center, ruled by a joint authority of officials from the village and the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove. Thursday the Nashville council empowered trustees John Hughes and Carl Tobias to act on the village’s behalf in the negotiations. It is expected the 7-acre landfill site on East Casgrove Street will be leased for a token fee to the newlj^formed authority. The site is now solely owned and operated by the village. Nashville faces closure of the present landfill due to costly new state regulations which would require the village to perform a com­ plete hydrogeological survey and establish a groundwater monitoring system at the site. The two townships now share a landfill on Morgan Road west of Nashville and are faced with the same problem. The joint effort to create the new facility on the Nash­ ville site was first proposed last June by Sylvia Dulaney, Barry County Grants Coordinator, who told the council that it would be more economical in the long run, both for the municipalities and the citizens who use the landfills. At that time, Dulaney suggested a portion of a $405,000 Housing and Urban Development Community Block Grant recently ap­ proved for the greater Nash­ ville area might help pay for the proposed landfill con­ version. Specifically, she spoke of an approximate $6,700 which previously had been allocated for a bike path to Carl’s Market in Nashville. However, various factors have indefinitely postponed that project. Cost estimates are being OCTOBER ® SPECIAL Membership in The Maple Valley Jaycee’s Prospective members are encouraged to attend Sunday, Oct. 19... 4:00 p.m. at the NASHVILLE VFW — SOCIAL HOUR 3:30 — secured now for conversion of the landfill site into a transfer and recycling station. That project is ex ex-­ pected to include a concrete ramp and pad to hold a 42yard dumpster box, a 26’ by 32’ metal building to house materials collected for recycling, and chain link fencing of the site. A new .drive through the site may also be needed. Nashville officials said Thursday that the new operation probably would use only the front third of the site. The village hopes to retain use of the back portion of the property for dumping of leaves, brush and tree debris by the local Dept, of Public Works. A Monday meeting between village and township representatives will be the next step in formulation of an authority to control the proposed facility. It is ex­ pected that the six men currently serving on that committee will become the members of the authority. In addition to Hughes and Tobias, they are, from Castleton ’Township, Supervisor Justin Cooley and Trustee Nelson Rasey, and from Maple Grove Town­ ship, Supervisor Ted Me Kelvey and Trustee Duane Hamilton. In other action Thursday, the council: — Heard a review by Mary Hecker, representing the Hecker Agency, of the village’s multi-peril and workmen’s compensation insurance policies and ap­ proved renewal of both at a combined total annual premium of $15,046. Conf, page 11 — GRAIN BANK With Us This Year We Want to Help You. .. • Save Time • Save Labor • Save Worry Deposit your drain 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 re­ search proved ration basedon our 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 concentrates to help your livestock and poultry produce at their best. "Despite fire damage to a grain drier last week, our grain storage operation has not been affected in any way. Your full service storage needs will continue to be capably filled" ___________________________ See Purina’s Check-R-Mix Formula Manual “RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW” Farmer’s Feed Service 1006 E. Railroad HASTINGS PH. 945-9926 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 15, 1980— Page 11 EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, October 16 - 6:30-9:30 Family Roller Skating, Adams Skating Center, Charlotte. Thursday, October 16-7:30 p.m. “How to Tell if it’s Trash or Treasure”, an illustrated class sponsored by Extension Family living and Extension Homemakers. Speakers will examine items brought by participants, such as old jewelry, dishes, books, collectibles. Meeting is open to all, at First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Refreshments by East Brook­ field Study Group. Saturday, October 18 -10 a.m. 4-H Horse Judging meeting, Dave and Terrie Kosbar, 630 St. Joe Hwy., Grand Ledge. Sunday, October 19 - 1-5 p.m. Tour of Energy Efficient Homes in Eaton Rapids, Charlotte, and Potterville area. Meet at Felpausch Food Center parking lot in Eaton Rapids for registration and tour instructions. Open to public. Monday, October 20 - 8 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Agricultural Society (Fairboard) annual meeting, 4-H Building Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, October 20-7:30 p.m. “How to Re-do a Bathroom”. Detailed directions and comments by those who have done it, or planned it for someone else to do. Free and open to public. Extension office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, October 21 - 7:30 p.m. Horse Quiz Bowl Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Tuesday, October 21 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Com­ mittee, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Wednesday, October 22 - 7:30 p.m. “How to Survive as a Single” (first of 3 bi-weekly classes) to be held at the Ex­ tension Office, 126N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Discussion, films, and work book activities on the problems encountered by those who are single from divorce or death of partner. Pre­ registration and $1.00 for materials requested by October 20. (543-2310) Wednesday, October 22 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. October 22-24 - Howell Junior Livestock Show, Howell, Michigan. K Thursday, October 23 - 7:30 p.m. Film Review for church youth group advisors and Pastors at the 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Transfer station — from page Agreed to rent a village owned house at 9200 Greggs Crossing Road to DPW employee Scott Decker on a month-to-month basis, in­ stead of yearly, starting January 1. Village officials expect the house will have to be vacated after Nashville’s 10 new wastewater treatment plant is built nearby. For that project, the village recently acquired three adjacent properties, but only one had a habitable house on it. Construction of the new sewer treatment facility has not yet Started, but is ex­ pected soon. Nashville VFW 8260 ★ DANCE* SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 I ood Min uKistc9ich:3eb0n yP.. .M. . “toS T1:AM30eRm AGb.AeMrZs. E&” Guests | Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericqrd (VISA) T rowbridge Serv i ce 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 Cut fuelwood and improve your wood lot — By Allen Krizek, County Ext. Director As home heating costs rise, many woodland owners are turning to wood as a low cost energy alternative, according to Allen Krizek, County Extension Director. Thisrenewed use of wood for fuel is an excellent op­ portunity to remove un­ desirable trees — crooked, decayed, or otherwise low quality — and give the more desirable, straight, healthy crop trees room to grow into quality sawlogs and veneer. Trees, like farm and garden crops, need room to grow at their maximum rate. When they are close together, trees will compete for water, sunlight, and nutrients, and grow more slowly. An acre of woodland can grow only a certain maximum cubic foot volume per year. As a woodland is thinned, this growth shifts to the remaining trees. The continuous removal of poorformed and low value trees will allow the well-formed, high quality trees to grow more rapidly in diameter throughout their lives. For many woodland owners, cleaning up dead wood is an obvious source of fuelwood, but look closely before cutting. Standing large, dead trees provide necessary homes for cavity nesting birds and wildlife. One to three of these wildlife “homes” per acre should be left in the woods, although most dead, broken, or blown down trees can also be utilized. > Energy efficient homes tour planned By Allen Krizek, County Ext. Director The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service is sponsoring a tour of energy efficient homes on Sunday, October 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. The educational tour is designed to acquaint in­ terested persons with energy conservation technology that is available today. The tour is free of charge and is strictly educational. The homes that will be visited are located in the Eaton Raprds, Charlotte and Potterville areas. The Mr. arid Mrs. Steve Tilmann home, located in Charlotte, will be one of the homes featured in the tour. The Tilmann home illustrates how home owners can significantly lower heating (by about 40 per­ cent) with a solar greenhouse constructed from locally available materials. In addition to construction and operation of the solar greenhouse, the solar tax incentive plans available from the state and federal governments will be discussed. The Tilmann’s solar greenhouse is the first federally approved solar greenhouse in the state. The Mr. and Mrs. David Livingston home, located south of Eaton Rapids, will be another of the homes featured in the tour. The newly constriTcted Livingston home, referred to as a double shell home or a home within a home, has double walls and ceilings to reduce energy consumption. Additionally, a solar greenhouse with an active concrete heat storage system is utilized to heat the home. Many other energy efficient construction techniques used in the house will be discussed. Other homes that will be visited during the tour, in­ clude a new house with a gas woodburning furnace; and a home that uses wind power for generating electricity arid a solar water heater. Interested persons are asked to meet atl p.m. at the Felpausch Food Center parking lot located on M-50 south of Eaton Rapids for registration and tour in­ structions. Car pools are strongly encouraged. The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 Bushre Plumbing Singles series to begin Oct. 22 A series of 3 classes, beginning October 22"at 7:30 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, will address various concerns of the single woman or the one who must function as a “head of household”. The first session will feature films on '“Who Remembers Mama”, and “You Pack Your Own Chute”. The second meeting, two weeks later on November 5, will deal with, among other things, Money Management and Life Goals. “Trash or treasures” class this Saturday An Extension class on “Trash or Treasures” will be held on Thursday, October 16, (notecorrection from last week’s article), at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Charlotte. Ruth Grier and Clifford Smith, will be discussing the worth and beauty of old dishes, jewelry, furniture and other collectibles. They will bring selected items to show and tell about. They also invite the audience to bring items they would like to have discussed as to worth or age. Knowing value will help families make choices! The meeting is sponsored by the Extension Service and Extension Homemakers, and is open to all without charge. Phone 945-9554 for Action Want-Ad! The third session on November 19th, will coVer a choice of topics, including housing, parenting, financial consumerism and social changes. The series is available for a small fee ($1.00) for materials. Interested per­ sons are asked to pre­ register by calling 543-2310. When thinning a woodlot, remove those trees which have little or no potential to become 16 foot sawlogs at some time in the future. Crooked, partly rotted, or badly damaged trees make good choices for home fuelwood, also forked trees or those sprouted from old stumps. Clumps with many stems should beeliminated. Basswood can be thinned to the best two or three stems. Valuable trees should be preserved for future log production. In southern Michigan, sugar maple, northern red oak, white oak, black walnut, basswood, white ash, black cherry, tulip poplar, and white pine are favored species. When other species such as beech, hickory, popple, or pin oak are crowding these valuable trees, they should be removed. Some trees are valuable for specific uses and should remain in the woodland for. this reason. For example, black locust makes excellent fence posts. Your forester can assist you with identifying the valuable trees for your locality and use. • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR 1 INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Call...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 Community Events . . Maple Grove Birthday Chib The club will meet TuesdaycOct. 21st at the home of Diane Williams at Coats Grove. Potluck dinner at 12:30. Ila Gray will bring the birthday cake. The members wish to thank every­ one who bought tickets on our quilt that we raffled off at the Nashville Har­ vest Festival, Sept. 20th. Jean Welker was the lucky winner. Proceeds were $247.00 and was given to the Maple Grove-Castleton Ambulance Fund. Annual Harvest Festival DINNER and BAZAAR at Vermontville First Congregational Church ... SATURDAY, OCT. 18th Roast turkey, dressing with all the trimmings, homemade rolls and pies Served family style starting at... 5 p.m. Adults...*4. Children under 12...*2. MAPLE VALLEY SQUARES New couples for our Fun Night M.V. HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY OCTOBER 16th... 7:30 p.m. Come Join Us I WANTED: FLEA MARKET, ARTS & CRAFTS and HOBBIES FOR DISPLAY ... Saturday, October 18th at Maple Leaf Grange Hall on M-66 South of Nashville 4 miles — TABLES AVAILABLE — Phone 852-9243 or 758-3275 CUB SCOUT PACK MEETING Thursday, Oct. 16... 7 p.m. PUTNAM PARK — Bring your family And bring some chairs ... in case of rain, meeting will be at Fuller St. School Senior Citizens VFW Potluck Lunch Wednesday, Oct. 15... 12 noon Bring your Bingo exchange prize ★ BAKERY SPECIAL ★ PLAIN DONUTS......... *1.05 doz. SUGARED DONUTS... *1.19 doz. CINNAMON & SUGAR *1.19 doz. “WE HAVE FRESH CIDER” • Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday ■ Saturday 8a.m. to 8p.m. — Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 15,1980 — Page 12 Maple Valley’s homecoming parade pays tribute to hostages The class of '81 had a live tree "growing" from its float. "A Yellow Ribbon Shows We Care." The theme for this year's home­ coming parade was "Hostages In Iran." (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Retired teacher, Olith Hamilton was the parade grand marshal. The sophomore class took second place with their float, Saranac Bites the Dust.'' This float was dressed-up in a very patriotic decor. A spirited Maple Valley High School, marching band was a bright note Jn the Friday homecoming parade. Incidently, the band received a II rating at a marching band festival the next day. Maple Valley narrowly missed a I. About a dozen bands participated in the event, held near Jackson. This portrayal of the "king of beasts" was fashioned by the junior class at Maple Valley High School. The class of '82 won the float competition of homecoming festivities for the third year in a row. The Lions also won the football game to show they prevail as the "king". Angie nge Webb, e, 17,,a a senora senior at Maple ape Valley a ey High g School, coo,sansw stands with Mew ewma man Maurer, also a senior, after they were named queen and king in homecoming festivities at halftime of Friday's football game. Selected as princess and prince were Sandra Mattson and John Harp, both ttumors Oth Other candidates didt ffor ki king and queen were Ldrna Carrigan, Karen Fender, lerry y Pierce and Gordon E.. Gardn ner, seniors. Sophomore nominees were Gary Garlinger and Tina Boise; and freshman candidates were Shawn Smith and Chris barton. The lion defense claws a Saranac runner. The Maple Valley Lions celebrated their homecoming by turning in a 14-6 win on Friday. �Vermontville Council minutesSeptember 11, 1980 The Vermontville Village Council met in regular session Thursday, Sep­ tember 11, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. in the public library. PRESENT: Aldrich, Fox, Hale, Trumble. ABSENT: Wineman, Lewis. President Mason called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Minutes of the regular August 14th meeting were read. Motion to accept minutes by Fox, supported by Hale. Carried." Minutes of the Special August 19th meeting were read. Motion to accept minutes by Hale, supported by Aldrich. Carried. Treasurer’s report was given. Motion to accept report as read by Fox, supported by Hale. Carried. Bills were presented. Municipal Supply Co. bill for $300.96 was discussed. Trumble to check, prices not as previously quoted. Motion by Hale, supported by Aldrich to pay bills from the proper funds, and to pay Municipal Supply Co. bill if corrected. All ayes. Carried. Motion by Fox, supported by Hale to purchase a supply of imprinted Village stationary and envelopes. All ayes. Carried. Hale discussed progress for Transfer Station. Aldrich recommended John Penix, part-time maintenance man, be given a raise. Trumble discussed the hiring of another full-time maintenance man to replace Tool Room Machinist IMMEDIATE OPENING... for tool room machinist with primary exper­ ience in mills, lathe, and grinders. If you qualify we offer an ex­ cellent fringe benefit program and a wage scale up to $9.38 per hour. VVe are anxious to hear from you and will treat all informa­ tion confidentially. Contact... M. E. B ussier, I. R. Manager KEIPER U.S.A. INCORPORATED 5701 West Dickman Rd. Battle Creek, Mi. 49015 Phone... (616) 962-5473 Ext. 475 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Leonard Dockter. Motion by Hale, supported by Aldrich to give John Penix a 50 cents per hour raise. All ayes. Carried. Aldrich discussed replacement of sidewalk on the Dewey Hummel property on South Main St. He presented a bid from Russ Bennett in the amount of $515.20. Two-thirds cost to be billed back to Hummel. Motion by Hale, supported by Trumble to contract Russ Bennett at bid price of $515.20 to replace sidewalk on the Dewey Htfmmel property located on South Main St. - two-thirds to be billed back to Hummel. All ayes. Carried. Mason discussed Special Council Meeting to be held on September 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the public library. The Sunfield Police Department, represented by Chief David Fink will be presenting some facts and figures on an in­ dependent police depart­ ment and the operation of same. Public invited. Transfer Station operator applications have been received. Mason appointed Hale and Aldrich as a committee to make selection for same. Special council meeiingSeptember 24, 1980 The Vermontville Village Council met in special session Wednesday, Sep­ tember 24, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. in the public library. PRESENT: Aldrich; Hale, Lewis, Trumble. ABSENT: Fox, Wineman. President Mason called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.and immediately turned it over to David Fink, Sun­ field Chief of Police, who presented 3 budgets for an independent police force, including 25 hrs., 40 hrs. and 50 hrs. ofcoverage per week. These budgets were in detail and copies distributed to the Council Members for review. All items were discussed. Citizens present par­ ticipated in the discussion period. Motion by Hale, supported by Aldrich that the Village of Vermontville have their own Police department, set-up by Officer David Fink, starting January 1,1981 - with budget proposal No. 1 (25 hrs. of protection per week) for $23,910.00. Roll call vote: Aldrich - aye, Fox - absent, Hale - aye, Lewis - aye, Trumble - aye, Wineman absent. Motion carried. David Fink was sworn in by the Clerk as acting Chief of Police for the Village of Vermontville for the purpose of establishing the Police Department by January 1, 1981. Motion to adjourn by Hale, supported by Lewis. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Bill Mason, President Natalie Gaedert, Clerk Queen Becky Cowell, Alternate Tracey Wawiernia and Court Members Denise Gardner, Sherry Kraai and Kim Myers were delighted to see a lot of familiar faces during the Charlotte Frontier Days Parade. It was nice to see so many people from the Ver­ montville, Nashville area in attendance and we would like to thank everyone for cheering us on as our float went through. We also had a chance, during this parade, to renew our acquaintance with the Free Fair Queen whom we had met in Ionia during her parade. k Special thank yous to the parents that drove us to Charlotte; Mrs. Cowell, Mrs. Gardner, Mrs. Kraai, Mrs. Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Wawiernia. Court attends Harvest Festival Participating in Nashville’s Harvest Festival Parade were Becky Cowell, Tracey Wawiernia, Denise Gardner and Sherry Kraai; this year’s Syrup Festival Queen and Court. Court member, Kim Myers, was unable to attend. Knowing so many people in the Nashville area made this event a very special 'one for the girls and they greatly enjoyed themselves. The next parade^on the Court’s agenda will be the Maple Valley Homecoming parade and they hope To see all of you there. As many 4-H clubs from throughout the county get ready to begin a new 4-H year, several county-wide 4­ H horse activities are also being planned. Any Eaton County 4-H member interested in learning more about judging horses should plan to attend a horse judging session - CHIMNEY SUPPLIES 8x8 8 x 12 ‘3.15 *3.50 ‘3.65 5.00 MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS" (517) 852-1900 725 S. Durkee St. (M-66)... Nashville, Mich. scheduled for Saturday, October 18. It will begin at 10 a.m. at the home of David and Terrie Kosbar, 630 St. Joe Hwy., Grand Ledge, located >/2 mile east of Cochran Rd. Members will be working in the arena, learning judging skills, which will greatly help them with their 4-H horse projects. The October meeting for any 4-H’ers who would like to participate in the 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl will be held on Tuesday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Kardel Hall, located on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. In the quiz bowl 4-H’ers compete against time and other 4H’ers to answer all types of questions on the world of horses and have a lot of fun at the same time. Participation in 4-H ac­ tivities such as judging and the quiz bowl helps youth learn more about horses and the skills necessary to be successful with horse projects. Rural Nashville couple observes 50th Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Shapley of 5653 Barryville Rd., Nashville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniver­ sary, Oct. 16. Marcus Shapley married the former Ellen Day of Olivet, in Tiffin, Ohio in 1930. They have spent most of their married life farming in Barry Co. Marcus worked at Bradford-White Corp, in Middleville for 28 years, retiring in 1969. The couple has four children, Mrs. Richard (Joan) Spitzer of Vermontville, Robert of Lake Odessa, Donald of Haines City, Fla., and James of Hastings. They have eight grandchildren and seven great-grand­ children. Due to ill health, there will be no celebration, a card shower is suggested for them. Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads Notices, and or News items JOIN NOW American F.U.E.L. Fanners United Energy League Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads NEXT MEETING — OCT. 18th, 9 a.m. Building Site — 4010 River Road (Corner of Charlton Park Rd. and River Rd.. I mile N. ofM-79) Auction Sale! LOCATED: % mile west of Nashville on Brumm Road THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16,1980 Fall 4-H horse program scheduled (FORMERLY PENNOCKS) BLOCK LINERS . Discussion of reviewing the Deputy Clerk’s wage to $3.25 per hour. No support. Deputy Clerk’s wage - time to be discussed with her and committee at later date. Motion by Fox, supported by Aldrich to purchase a $25.00 per couple ticket to the Kathryn Bosworth Ap­ preciation Dinner to be held at the Hilton Inn in Lansing, September 13. 3. ayes, 1 nay. Motion carried. Bill and Sharon Mason to attend. Discussion of hiring a full­ time maintenance man to replace Leonard Dockter followed. Mason appointed a committee - Aldrich, Chr., Hale and Wineman, to review applications. Four students from the Maple Valley High School Government class were present observing the meeting. Assessor Byington stated the “Friends of the Library” were interested in the restoration of the Opera House. She inquired if the Village would be interested in assisting financially. Motion to adjourn by Hale, supported by Fox. Adjourned 9:25 p.m. Bill Mason, President Natalie Gaedert, Clerk Festival court on the move Beginning nt... 1:00 P.M. 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ALICE KEIHL owns > owners -------------------------------------------- William J. Stanton ★ Steven E. Stanton PHONE Vermontville, Michigan (517) 726-0181 "Our aim as Auctioneers and Realtors is to please both Buyers and Sellers �Th* Mopi* Volley Htwi Nothvill* W*dn**doy, October 15, 1980 — Pop* 14 Sports Varsity football stomps Saranac for Homecoming victory Maple Valley J.V.’s 44 ■ Saranac 12 The junior varsity football had an easy time defeating Saranac 44 to 21. The J.V.’s had a very balanced attack rushing for 238 yards and passing for 228 yards. Leading rushers were Wes Wood, Lester Caldwell, and Dan' Keech with 40 yards each. Tony Reid rushed for 39 yards and Marty Martin added 37 yards. Randy Joostberns com­ pleted 9 of 14 passes for 160 yards. Wes Wood was one for one in passing a halfback option pass for 60 total yards. Wes Wood led the Lions tercepted four passes. In­ scoring on touchdown runs of tercepting passes were Scott 12 and 6 yards. He also added Everett, Tony Reid, Randy a 40 yard screen pass from Joostberns and Marty Randy Joostberns for a Martin. Recovering fumbles touchdown. Tony for Maple Valley were Tony Dunkelburger caught a 20 Reid, Jon Granger and yard touchdown pass from Lester Caldwell. Randy Joostberns. Also playing well for Pass interceptions for Maple Valley were Dennis touchdowns were recorded Gardner, Pete Koetje, Ron by Tony Reid and Marty Mapes, Robbie Franks and Martin. Robbie Barretle. Marty Martin ran his back The Lions record is now 6 75 yards for a touchdown. wins and 0 losses. Chris Barton also added a The next game is against touchdown. Portland at home next The Lion defense in- Wednesday at 5:30. Nashville-Vermontville play to scoreless 0-0 Halfbock Tom Brooke looks downfield for open area and turns to find it. Brooke gained 143 yards on 22 carries in Friday night’s win over Saranac. Maple'Valley's varsity football team won its homecoming game last Friday, 14-6. The Lions marched the football deep into Saranac territory following the kickoff, but were stopped by a penalty and forced to punt. Neither team was able to move the ball on their next possession but early in the 2nd quarter Saranac drove 50 yards in 11 plays to take the lead on the all-important extra point, the Lion defense swarmed over the Saranac ball carrier to prevent the score. Following the kickoff by Saranac, it was Maple Valley’s turn to move as they Get Or yourself looking your best head to toe at | Razor's Edge Thursday, sday, Friday & Saturday Applies to regular prices only. I/1O Price...On any Nail Service rom our licensed manicurist ro with all Permanents. Make Your Appointment Today! Now doing Pedicures...jiist$14 5c?mpiete I1 Keep Your Summer Tan. Visit the Ultra-Tan Booth A Package Deal for any budget. Win an Ultra-Tan trip to Hawaii! Ask for details. REDKEN Call Today! OPEN: Mon. thru Sot. 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Five plays later, the Lions scored as Tom Brooke ran the final 7 yards for the touchdown to bring the score to 14-6. Neither team threatened seriously to score after that. Maple Valley’s offense churned out 203 yards on the ground in 47 carries, led by Tom Brooke’s 122 yards in 23 carries and Mike Kelley’s 47 yards in 15 carries. Mike Kelly also completed 7 of 13 passes for 75 yards. Terry Pierce caught 3 passes for 21 yards and Walt Maurer caught 4 passes for 54 yards. The Lions defense held Saranac to 148 yards rushing and just 5 yards passing. Glen Godbey led the defense with 9 tackles, 2 assists and a fumble recovery from his defensive end position. Linebacker Newman Maurer was right behind with 8 tackles and 2 assists. with8tacklesand2assists. Mark Siple added 6 tackles and 2 assists at defensive tackle and Jeff Christensen came up with 5 tackles and 2 assists. John Pomeroy, Terry Pierce, Bill Wilson’ Bruce Carmoney and Dom Morawski also had good nights defensively. Maple Valley takes on league leader Portland next Friday at Portland in the Lions- last away game of the year. Game time is 7 p.m. Nashville’s sixth grade not able to get enough football team wound up the momentum to score. 1980 season Saturday playing An injury to quarterback Vermontville to a scoreless Earl Cravin in the first play draw. of the game kept him from The 0-0 tie left Nashville’s playing the remaining time team with a season record of and this seemed to slow two wins, two losses and one down the offensive team tie. spirit It was truly a defensive Both teams were very battle as both teams were evenly matched and were a determined not to allow the fine example of team spirit other to be the first to score. and sportsmanship. Nashville made several Coaches Don Steinbrecher strong scoring threats and Jeff Carpenter wish to throughout the game but was thank the parents of the sixth grade team for their cooperation in getting the boys to practice and to the games. Nashville will have five boys representing their team in an all-star game to be played here Saturday night, October 18. The all-stars will be playing against the un­ defeated six grade team from Saranac. The game will follow the 4th-5th grade game which starts at 6 p.m. Vermontville 7th-8th are 3 for 3 for the year Victory was scored over Scott Flower, Chris Tyler, Mater, Doug Dickinson, Woodland, Sunfield and Scott Williams, Tony Strong, John Forell, Joey Youngs, Clarksville. Steve Lantrip, Mark Martin, Dennis Bonny, Matt On October 4, Sunfield T.R. Myers, Mark Valdick, Coleman, Doug Coleman, came to Vermontville and Pat Resseguie, Burt Cousins, Jerry Schovan, and Skip went home defeated. With a Ken Trumble, Ryan Wyskowski. close score of 20-16, Ver­ Trowbridge, Dean Stewart, Stan Carter and Steve montville became the vic­ Terry Hall, Chad Suntken, Hewitt assisted by Bill Count tors. Jim Fuller, Lane Brumm, Al were the coaches. Ryan Trowbridge had 138 yards gained, 5 tackles and 3 touchdowns. Skip Wyskowski chalked up 63 pass completed yards and a The only player to get and Robbie Weiler running fumble recovery. Terry Hall across the goal line was Dale for 22 and 23 yards, but did ran for 24 yards. With a big Dickinson with a pass from 14 tackles to his credit was Glenn Ewing and two timely not get over the magic line. This season’s team had Pat Ressiguie. blocks from Tai Gearhart. these outstanding players: On Saturday, October 11, Dale got the only touch­ Mike Medcoff, Chris Youngs, Vermontville faced Nashdown this team had all Robert Harr, Glenn Ewing, ville. Ryan Trowbridge was season. Sherman Reid, Courtney held to 58 yards gained, 13 The team fought hard to do Suntkin, Jamie Grinage, tackles and the only touch­ it again, but Sunfield’s line Todd Grinage, Mitchelle down for Vermontville. was unbreakable. The battle Collier, Scott Carpenter, Skip Wyskowski had a 27 was won on October 4 with a Brian Bonney, Robbin yard pass interception and 6 close score of 6 to 0. Trowbridge, Troy Collier, tackles. On October 11, the team Kevin Brock, Tai Gearhart, Digging in with 9 big played a scoreless battle Tim Imes, Dale Dickinson, tackles was Mark Valdick. with Nashville. With good Gary Brewer, Jeff Fisher, A punt was blocked by hard playing from both Lance Root, Matt Brown, Burt Cousins — who also had teams, the score board never Robbie Weiler, and Dan 5 tackles. lit up. Snowden. Steven Lantrip and Scott Mitchelle Collier tackled Dale Collier and Dale Flower each had 5 tackles. 14 players with Tai Gearhart Fisher are the fine coaches. With all of this, the game ended with Nashville 12, Vermontville 6. Nashville 4th & 5th graders These fantastic players made up this year’s team: tie for first place Darin Sargent, Scott Joostberns, Scott Nashville ends season tied conversion for extra points, Villanueva, Gary Packer, for first place with Saranac. however, helping move the The Nashville team has not ball were Soet Lenz, Richard been scored against all Meade, Bill Brenton and J.V. Volleyball season. Sean Bitgood. Nashville’s defensive team coaching position Coaching this' fine team is was put to a strong test by Ken Meade and Bill Brenton. open Vermontville’s team. They would like to thank all The Maple Valley Athletic The first touch down was parents and boys for time Department is now taking run by Chris Thomson in the and effort put forth. applications from those first quarter failing to make The all star game will be interested in coaching junior the conversion for extra Saturday at 6:00 p.m. It has varsity volleyball. points. Chris also made the not been decided as yet how Applications may be ob­ second touch down by it will be played as Saranac tained at the jr-sr. high running 42 yards and run­ and Nashville tied for first school office. Information ning the 2 extra points in place for 4th and 5th grades. may be obtained from Larry third quarter. An admission fee of 50 Lenz, athletic director. 852­ Coming back in the fourth cents per person will be 9275. quarter Chris Thomson charged to help pay for Applications will be ac­ made the third touch down patches, which will go to first cepted through October 21. and learn failing to make the place teams. Vermontville 5-6th win only one �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Wednesday. October 15, 1980— Page 15 Valley girls pushed their season record to 7-2 last week with two league wins. The Lions polished off Central Montcalm 55-42 on Tuesday and Portland 61-34 on Thursday. At Central Valley jumped off to a lead in the first quarter on a Melanie Rogers pass to Diane Cook but Central caught up to tie 8-8 by the end of the quarter. MV ran into early foul trouble sending Lori Decker to the bench with her third foul with 5:56 to play in the first half. Candace Mater and Diane Cook also spent much of the second period watching from the bench because of fouls. Central was able to tie the game at 17-17 but Valley added another two before the half to take the advantage. Early in the third quarter Candace Mater picked up her fourth personal foul and two minutes later Melissa Coffman had her 3rd per­ sonal. Valley still had the lead, 21-17, when Central’s 6’0” center Janet Masters drew her third foul and left the game. The free-throw ad­ vantage enjoyed by the host Hornets in the first half began to disapper as the Lions started to go to the charity stipe more often. Valley hit 13 of their game total 15 free-throws in the second half. With 5:55 left to play Masters fouled out and seconds later Lion Melissa Coffman got her fourth. But Valley defence con­ tinued to handcuff the Hornets and their efforts to stop the quick Lions resulted in another 6 foot Hornet, Cindy Chandler fouling out of the game. The Lions continued to score running off 17 points in the last 3 minutes and 24 seconds! Lions Melissa Coffman and Diane Cook each netted 20 points. Melanie Rogers played her best game this season with 6 assists, 7 rebounds and 9 points. Paula Service, Kris Sample, and Lori Decker also scored for Valley. Tammy Teachworth also saw action for Valley. Defense was the key to victory against Portland on Thursday. The Lions stole the ball from the Raiders numerous times 10 of those belonging to junior guard Melissa Coffman. Eight ofthe first quarter 10 points were scored by Diane Cook, who tallied 19 for the night, including 5 of 5 from the free-throw line. Valley quickly built a 26-16 halftime lead. The Lion press continued to baffle Portland into tur­ novers that the Lions used to score. Two Lions scored season highs. Senior center Lori Decker netted 10 points and gathered in 7 rebounds. Candace Mater added 8 points and had 8 assists in good team play. Diane Cook scored 19 points and teammate Melissa Coffman, 14. Paula Service played her best game of the season adding 6 points to the Lion score. Kris Sample, Melanie Rogers and Tammy Teachworth also saw action for the Lions. Valley will use their balanced scoring attack and quick defense to try to beat Bellevue at home on Monday and Vestaburg at Vestaburg on Tuesday. Game time for J.V. is 5:30. The Maple Valley cross­ country team edged out Bellevue 24-35 to continue its winning ways. Richard Kuhl paced all runners with a time of 16:58. Taking places for the Lions were Dan Halsey, 2nd; Don Hoffman, 3rd; Todd Braden, 5th; Randy Beachnau, 6th; Mike Trumble, 8th; John Mater, 9th; Tim Tobias, 10th. Marly Smith ran a good race as the only junior high runner. The lady Lions ran hard and finished 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th. April Browne led the Lions. Brenda Browne, Staci Hill, and Denice Gardner finishing in order. The Lions’ record now stands at 4-1 overall, 3-0 in the conference. Vermontville and Nash­ ville 7th and 8th grade football teams battled it out on the Fuller Street field last Saturday. The teams proved to be evenly matched. Scoring was kept to a minimum due to the efforts of the out­ standing defense of both teams. Among the leading ground gainers for Nashville was, half back Gary Reid, who ran in for the first touch down in the first quarter of the game, giving Nashville a six point lead. To increase Nashville’s lead full back Jerry Kent scored the second touch down in the third quarter. In the samex quarter, Vermontville’s full back, Ryan Trowbridge made a long run to score Ver­ montville’s single touch down, making the final score, Nashville twelve, Vermontville six. The Nashville team, coached by Larry Filter and Chuck Reid, has been the only undefeated team in the league. They have one more league game, before ending their action-packed season. • NOTICE • TO ALL-VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE & VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The Vermontville Landfill is closed. Starting October 18th the Vermontville Transfer Station will be in operation. The site is located on East Main St. behind the Eaton County Road Commis­ sion garage. This operation will service ONLY the residents of the Village of Vermontville and the residents of Vermontville Township. No commercial business. Proof of residence will be required. ID cards and Dumpster tickets are available from the Village Clerk's Office, 176 South Main St. and the Township Clerk’s Office, (C. Wells residence) West Gresham Hwy. during normal working hours Monday through Friday. Any useable Vermontville Landfill tickets may be turned in for credit on a new ticket. Tickets: $10.00 and $20.00 HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1st and 3rd Saturday of month. All loose debris MUST be bagged or tied Cars ; ’2-00 Station Wagons ...............................*4.00 Pickups ’5.00 Pickup with 2-24" sides .................. *8.00 Over that ............................ • *10.00 Vans.......... ........ *8.00 2-Wheeled Trailer up to 24" sides ........................ *6.00 Anything larger per yard *1.50 Sofa, Mattresses, Bed Springs ....... *3.00 — RULES AND CHARGES SUBJECT TO CHANGE — VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL The Maple Valley cross­ country team faced a firedup Lakeview team and came out on the losing side of the score. This loss was only the second of this season for the Lions. The score of the meet was Lakeview 22 and Maple Valley 37. Dan Halsey out-distanced all runners with a new course record of 15:11. Dan Hoffman came in a strong 6 th. Randy Beachnau finished in 7th place. Todd Braden finished in 11 place, J.V. girls lose to Central Montcalm Mike Trumble in 13th, John Mater in 19th, and Tim Tobias in 21st place. Marty Smith ran a 21:17 three-mile time which is an im­ provement over any of his other times. April Browne, Staci Hill and Denice Gardner ran well for the lady Lions, cutting their times again. The Lions now set alone in second place in the T.C.A.A. League with a record of 3-1. The Lions’ overall record is 4-2 and they finish out there league season next week at home against Saranac. Vermontville PeeWee Football banquet The Annual Vermontville Pee Wee Football Banquet for players and families will be held on Tuesday, October 21, at 6:00 p.m. in Maplewood all-purpose rpom. Please bring a meat dish for your family plus a dish to pass and table service Also bring shirt, pants, and equipment which will be turned in at this time Awards and pictures will be given out at this time. J.V.'s lose heartbreaker The JV Girls lost to Cen­ tral Montcalm by a score of 23-12. High scorer was Tami Corkins with 4. Filter and Tammi Tobias each chipped in 4 for the Lions. Tammi Tobias pulled down 7 rebounds to help her team. In their best game of the season, the J.V. girls lost a heartbreaker to Portland by a score of 24-22. The scorer was Colleen Hoffman with 8 pts. Jenny ANNUALREPORT Return to: Department of Commerce Michigan Public Service Commission Financial & Accounting Standards Section OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES Nashville gains hard fought victory over Vermontville Cross Country defeated by Lakeview Valley Cross Country continues winning — Girls basketball pushes record to 7-2 Village of Vermontville Covering the operations of the Water Utility, owned or operated by Village of Vermontville, County of Eaton. Post office address: 176 S. Main Street, Vermontville, Michigan 49096. For the FISCAL YEAR ending February 29, 1980. This form of report is prescribed by Michigan .Public Service Commission in conformity with Act No. 38, Public Acts of 1925, and by Orders of the Commission. 1. Utility Operating Income Operating Revenues • ••••••••••»•»•• $ 21.032 Operating Expenses: Operation Expenses* •.••••••••••••• $ Maintenance Expenses • •••••••••••• Depreciation Expenses • ••••••••••••• 7.466 10.118 Amortization of Limited Term Utility Plant • • • • • Amortization of Other Utility Plant ..................... Amortization of Utility Plant Acquisition Adjustment Amortization of Properly Losses Taxes Total Operating Expenses 17«2fll Operating Income.............. ••••••• ... Income from Utility Plant Leased to Others • .••.• Expenses of Utility Plant Leased to Others Total Operating Income 3^451 2. Other Income Revenues from Merchandising, Jobbing and Contract Work • •••••••• Cost and Expenses of Merchandising, Jobbing and Contract Work • 322 ............. Income from Nonutility Operations • •••••••..••• Nonoperation Rental Income L7W • Interest Income Miscellaneous Nonoperating Income Total Other Income 2,212. r >••••••• ••••••• Total Income 3. Miscellaneous Income Deductions Miscellaneous Amortization ............. Total Income Deductions Income Before Interest Charges .7,21.2 4. Interest Charges Interest on Long-Term Debt ...••••• Amortization of Debt Discount and Expenses Amortization of Premium on Debt-Credit interest on Debt to Municipality • ••••• Other Interest Charges • ..•••••••• Interest Charged to Construction-Credit Total Interest Charges Net Income ..»••••••••••• | Balance Transferred to Earned Surplus • .2,212. 5. Earned Surplus a. Credits f Unappropriated Earned Surplus Beginning of Year AjO]Q Credit Balance Transferred from Income Account Miscellaneous Credits to Surplus. Total Credits ............................ . 59.383 ............ b. 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OCTOBER 18. 1980. 99c � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-10-22.pdf 354b9362771bead5ac6fcadc95cb9501 PDF Text Text October Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Maple Valley School Board approves borrowing *250,000. At a regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, October 13; the board members approved an operating loan application resolution which is being filed with the State Depart­ ment of Education in the amount of $250,000. These funds are necessary to meet general operating expenses, employee insurance and retirement payments, and payroll during the month of November. This is the first time that the Maple Valley Schools have ever had to borrow funds to cover general school operational costs. General fund bills in the amount of $58,189.74 were approved for payment. A payment of $14,857.20 was made to Metal Building Specialties Co. from the building and site fund as partial payment on the windows installed at Kellogg Elementary. The total cost of this contract is $21,112.00. The September 19th payroll in the amount of $94,131.58 and the October 3rd payroll in the amount of $91,474.95 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll account. Mr. Wolff reported that the tentative membership for state aid this year is 1,815 compared with 1,882 during the 1979-80 school year. It is expected that the audit of school membership will be conductedby personnel from the Eaton Intermediate School District early in November. He also reported that the state aid payment to the Maple Valley Schools in October was $334,386.45 compared with $374,199.00 last school year. Driver education funds have been received from the state in the amount of $5,400.00, whereas, the program costs as filed With, the state department of education shows a total cost of $13,222.13. The state has been paying a miximum of $30.00 per student which doesn’t come close to covering the cost to the local school district. Approval was given a revision in the master contract with the Eaton County Education Association , (Maple Valley Teachers) which would continue to have the district provide the health insurance benefits (or all fringe benefits) for the remainder of this master agreement for teachers who have been teaching a minimum of five consecutive years in the Maple Valley Schools. This was not included when the contract was ratified by the board of education at a prior meeting. This would relate to teachers who have exhausted all sick leave and are unable to teach because of personal illness or disability. Russell Geary and Elam Rockwell voted nay. Ernest Jacoby, sixth grade camp director, made a report on the success of the sixth grade camp which was held September 29 through October 3 at Mill Lake Outdoor Center, Waterloo Recreation Area. There were 131 students attending the camp. He recommended that the school district continue the camping program with consideration of an alternate site closer to the school district. He also stated that consideration should be given shortening the camp period one day to reduce total costs and avoid some licensing involvement. One of the fifth grade teachers attended camp this year in place ofa sixth grade teacher which he felt was real beneficial. He also mentioned that the board should designate an alter­ nate staff person as camp director for next year con­ sidering that he will not be available to attend camp. The board members ap­ proved a leave of absence for Pauline Dies, head cook at Maplewood Elementary School, for the period beginning October 16 through May 1,1981. She will be spending the winter months in Arizona because of her husband’s health. Barbara Barlond will assume the duties of head cook in the absence of Pauline with an adjustment in salary. Dorothy McMillen will assist on a full time basis in the kitchen at Maplewood Elementary. Gerald Aldrich reported that there are presently twenty seven students living outside the village limits who are with in five tenths of a mile of the main road, and the school bus is going in to pick up these students. No action was taken at this time regarding any changes and the matter was referred to committee. Bill Christensen, Maplewood Elementary Principal, made a report on the need to provide ad­ ditional teacher aide time at the fifth and sixth grade level at Maplewood Elementary considering the class size in accordance with the master agreement with the teachers. The ad- ministrators are to work out a transfer aide from Kellogg Elementary to cover this situation. A contract was approved for Patricia Kalczynski as secretary in the community school office at $3.40 per hour under the CETA program. High School principal Burr Hartenburg made a report related to the coverage of special events for the yearbook which in the past has been provided as a service by Bultman Studios considering that Bultman Studios were taking most all the senior pictures. He stated that it is questionable if they will be willing to continue the same services considering that seniors are having pictures taken at various studios, and their business at Maple Valley is declining. An executive session was held to discuss administrator salaries, but no action was taken at this time. Fred Corkins was absent from the meeting. Unpaid bills create financial woes for Nashville-based ambulance BY Susan Hinckley " The Nashville-based ambulance service, no stranger to life-and-death emergencies, is now faced with one of another, kind. Uncollected passenger fares are creating a financial bind for the Castleton - Maple Grove - Nashville ambulance department. “Our financial situation is getting a little shaky,” commented Geneva Brumm, treasurer for the ambulance board. The service has been self­ supporting up to this time, Gilmore makes Nashville campaign appearance James Gilmore, Republican Kalamazoo businessman who is seeking election to the Third Congressional District seat now held by U.S. Rep. Howard Wolpe (D-Delta Twp.) made a brief appearance in Nashville last Monday as part of a Hastings campaign tour. Several area Republicans were on hand forthe 4:30 p.m. coffee at the Mulberry Fore Club House. Appearing with Gilmore were three other Republican incumbents whose names will appear on the November 4 ballot. The candidates visiting Nashville Monday were, from left: Donald Gilmer, incumbent State Legislator (55th-Augusta); Judy Hughes, incumbent Barry County Prosecutor; James Gilmore; and David Wood, incumbent Barry County Sheriff. Adolph Douse, left, of Nashville discusses issues with James Gilmore, Republican candidate for U.S. 3rd District Congressman, at an informal coffee hour Monday at Mulberry Fore Club House. With Gilmore is his daughter, Ruth. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) but a backlog. of ap­ proximately $4,000 in un­ collected fares could put a potentially serious crimp in the department’s operation Since January 1975 the ambulance service had made 75 runs for which they have not been paid (the department averages about 15 runs per month). Some of the overdue bills are owed by local residents; others are for passengers who4ive a good distance from Nash­ ville but have used the local service when involved in accidents while traveling, in the area. The latter quite often tend to forget about reimbursement once the service has been rendered, points out Mrs. Brumm. “Do you think someone in Ludington, for example, is going to worry about a bill from Nashville?” she asks. Compounding the collection problem are passengers who mistakenly believe that their insurance covers ambulance tran­ sportation. Douglas Aspinall, president of the local ambulance service, notes that this is not the case. Generally speaking, tran­ sfers from the scene of in­ jury or illness to a hospital are not covered by in­ surance; transfers from hospital to hospital often are. “We also have lots of problems collecting from Medicare and Medicaid,” Continued on page 6— �Th* Mopl* Volley Mew*. No*h»ill* Wodnetdoy. October 22. 1980 — Poo* 2 Nashville News iris wife, Caroline, who are balance personnel took her uncle and aunt .to Mrs Rick across the street to the office (Cathy) Vessecchia of Nash­ ofDr. Myers and then, later, ville. After calling on the transported Mrs. Kennedy to Vessecchias and other Pennock Hospital. She Michigan relatives, the remained there until Wed­ Nel ns and Mrs. Claypool nesday, having suffered a departed for Virginia last slight concussion in the fall, Thursday evening. Soon to and is now recuperating at move to Bristol, the Nelsons home. presently reside at Abingdon Mrs. Marcella Stewart of also. rural Nashville is home now, An 81-year-old Hastings following a recent con­ man who drove to Nashville finement at Hayes - Green to shop at Carl’s Market last Beach Hospital in Charlotte. Wednesday afternoon lost Mrs. Stewart had been his groceries as well as his hospitalized with pnuemonia 1980 auto to fire on the return a week after returning home trip home. The incident from a trip to the East, happened on M-79 near where she visited relatives in Morgan Road. A passing Vermont. She is now motorist noticed flames recuperating at home. shooting from the engine of Former local resident the senior citizen’s auto and Wayne Fuller and his wife, attempted to alert him. At Elinor, of Toledo, Ohio, were justabout the same time, the in Nashville Wednesday to engine died and the elderly call on his cousins, Alice and gentleman alighted from the Vern Marshal] and Wilma vehicle. The Nashville fire and Doug De Camp. The department was summoned Fullers also visited this to extinguish the blaze. reporter an^1 later enjoyed a Fortunately, there were no tour of Putnam Public injuries, but the auto was a Library, including the total loss. newly-renovated upper floor. The local fire and am­ The Fullers brought several bulance departments both items of reference material saw quite a bit of action last to Michigan to donate to the week. Among the calls were local library, including a a fire in a grain dryer on the large collection of Ideals William Swift farm on Swift magazines, some. dating Road; a rear-end collision back to the 1950’s. Two between a moving auto and rather unusual items in the one parked in the middle of Fuller donation were pic­ Hagar Road; and a lady torial programs of Chicago’s passing out at the Nashville 1933 International “Century coin laundry. Mrs. Ruth of Progress” Exposition and Kennedy blacked out there New York's 1939 World’s about 9 a.m. Monday, ap­ Fair. Both are original parently due to flu com­ publications. plications. Nashville amAnother recent contribution to Putnam Public Library came from Mr. and Mrs. William Dean of Nash­ ville. The Deans gave two early photos for display in The funeral director knows the Michigan and Local from repeated experience that History Room. One is a grief is a severe emotion. He faiqily photo of George O. and Susan (McKelvey) Dean cannot help but be concerned and their children. The other for those he serves. From is a large picture of the experience, he qualifies to magnificent 19th century counsel the bereaved in their brick home that the Deans built at the corner of Assyria deep grief. Yet, as an untrained and Lawrence- roads in psychologist, he is aware of his Maple Grove Township. The limitations and must remain Deans came to Michigan restrained in his counseling. from New York state, lived first in a frame house on the opposite side of the road, then constructed the 2-story brick with Georgian pillars FUNCtyU. and Grecian cornices. The home still stands. George 0. DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME Dean was a Civil War in Nashville veteran and became a Phone 852-0840 prominent local citizen. He was the father of George B. Dean, a well-known Nash- As a special tribute to the many years of service that Mrs. John (Irene) Hamp of Nashville gave to Putnam Public Library a* a member of the library board, the present board members recently placed a special book on the shelves in ap­ preciation. Entitled "A History of American Education”, the book by Harry Good and James Teller traces the develop­ ment of education in Americafcom Colonia) times to the present. The book is especially appropriate as a selection to honor Mrs. Hamp, as she spent many years teaching in the local school system, starting in the 1940’s as a fifth grade teacher. Later, she taught various junior and senior high classes in subjects that included Math, Geography, Social Studies, English and Art. Mrs. Hamp retired from the Maple Valley School system in the early. 1970’s and from the Putnam Public Library Board in 1977, after completing 30 years service When Mrs, Hamp first taught in Nashville schools, her husband John was head of the Agricultural Dept, there, and he also became a longtime local teacher. Mrs. Norma Claypool, a former local resident now of Abingdon, Virginia, was in Nashville last week visiting friends and relatives. Her husband, Roger, and children, Barbara and little Rog, remained at home. Norma made the trip north with Rev. Floyd Nelson and 'Vcqt~ By Susan Hinckley ville resident who passed away last month at age 96. Another son, the late William Dean, gained fame as Nash­ ville’s poetry-writing beekeeper. (He was the father of the picture’s donor.) The other children of George O. and Susan Dean were sons Rial and Aurie and a daughter, Effa. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville recently accompanied her son and his wife, Glen and Marilyn Ramsey of Dowling, to Grand Rapids to visit their daughter and her husband, Carol and Brian Jeffers, where the callers enjoyed Sunday dinner. , Mrs. Claudette Myers and her friend, Doris Lightner, both of Charlotte were last Monday forenoon callers on Claudette’s mother, Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nash­ ville. Later in the day Mrs. Ramsey and Mrs. Arlie Stambaugh of Nashville drove to Battle Creek for lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Vern (Fern) Hawblitz of Nashville were recent weekend guests of their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bishop of Battle Creek. Also present as Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Bruce of Battle Creek. She and Mrs. Hawblitz are sisters. Callers last Thursday afternoon on Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville were her sister, Mrs. Eilene Nietzel of Greenville, and her niece, Miss Evelyn Nietzel of Boulder, Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Guy and family of Augusta ac­ companied his mother, Mrs. Leonard Shull of Nashville, to the recent Three Score and Ten dinner at the local United Methodist Church, then spent the afternoon here visiting. Another recent* caller at the Shull home was Mrs. Mildred Hill of Charlton Park Road. Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville was in Kalamazoo Monday to take her niece Reta Thompson of Hastings to Borgess Hospital for treatment. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville and Mrs. Irene Gaskill of rural Hastings were at Morrison Lake last Sunday to visit Eliza’s brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gehman, and all enjoyed dinner at Schensul’s Cafeteria in Grand Rapids. Later, en route to Nashville, the ladies stopped at Lake Odessa to call on Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hynes. Monday, Mrs. Emery “Shop & Snack” night and Mrs. Gaskill visited starting at 5:30 p.m., Eliza’s cousin, Mrs. Mar­ homemade soup, salads, jorie Childs of rural Ver­ sandwiches, desserts and montville and also stopped to beverages will be sold (all see Mrs. Mina Barnes at the individually priced). Also George Firster home. offered for sale during the 2­ Wednesday, Mrs. Emery hour event will be a variety and Mrs. Gaskill were in of handcrafted bazaar items, Charlotte to call on another that would make nice cousin of Eliza, Mrs. holiday gifts. In addition, Margaret Baker, who is baked goods and garden recuperating at home produce will be available. The church is located four following recent surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Earl (Clara) miles west ofNashville on M­ Pennock and Mr. and Mrs. 79, at the intersection of Wayne (Marian) Pennock, Barryville Road. Evangelist A. 0. Marialke all of rural Nashville, were recent guests at a family of Holland is currently dinner hosted by Mary presenting his Prophecy Pennock of Hastings. Also Seminar at the Nashville present for the occasion Assembly of God, The final were Grace and Bill Tarbet two sessions are set for of Hastings and Marjorie Tuesday and Wednesday, and Paul Pennock of October 21-22, both starting at 7 p.m. Pastor Robert Gladwin. Will and Beth Suntken of Taylor and his congregation Nashvillejoined a tour group invite you to share in this last Wednesday for an ex­ presentation of God’s cursion through the works of Eternal Plan of the Ages and the Indiana Glass Corp, at the Dispensations. Marialke overhead tran­ Dunkirk, Indiana. The trip uses was made by Greyhound bus sparencies and an immense and departed from Little 9 ft. by 24 ft. Bible chart, Venice on M-50. The 33 designed in full color by a passengers were from the Detroit News artist, to ex­ Mulliken, Charlotte and plain questions on the sub-’ Marshall areas. At the ject of Biblical prophecies. The Builder’s Class of the factory, the group witnessed the glass production process Nashville United Methodist from raw material to Church will meet Wed­ finished product. The plant is nesday, October 22, at the noted for its production of an home of Carl and Louise especially fine line of tiara Bahs of Nashville. The event is set for 8 p.m. glass. The Sherwood Singers of Mrs. William (Isabelle) Grand Rapids will be at the Dean of Nashville recently Nashville Baptist Church on won an award from a Sunday, October 26, to national doll magazine for present a ministry in music correctly naming 10 antique during the 11 a.m. service." dolls. Her prize was an Give Mom a night off from Effan bee doll This is the cooking and get a head start second recent doll award on your Christmas shopping won by Mrs. Dean. In Friday evening, October 24, February, she won first at the Peace United place in an international Methodist Church. During a contest for a reproduction For you ... Personalized hairstyles to fit each individual. The Mirrors image mhiaom miaae. Beauty and Barber Shop 111 N. Main Nashville (51/) 852-9192 AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) North State, Nashville 250 N Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m.A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School ..11 a.m.. Holy Day Masses ('/» mile East of M-66, Smiles south of Nashviile) celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday School .. 10 a.m. the evening before Sunday ............. 6 p.m Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m. Morning Service . 11 a.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Sun. A.M. Worship. .9:15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School..... 10:15Morning Worship . 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ...11 Evening Worship .. 7 Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 a.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. AM Service ....... 11 a.m. a.m. p.m PM Service .......... 7 p.m. .Wed. Service........ 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER p.m. REV, ROBERT G TAYLOR PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe PASTOR MARVIN POTTER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 South Main, Vermontville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Church School ....... 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: Sunday: Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship ...11 a.m.Morning Worship . 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship........ 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. Fellowship Time After • Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening Worship. Worship.............. p.m. Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. REV. DAVE FLEMING 219 Washington St. , Nashville Sun. School..... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.. .10:45a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting. 7 p.m. REV. PAULL. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH TRINITY FULL GOSPEL utlUKun ev. Richard Wadsworth PASTOR RANDY REED UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ...... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �jjhS Si s h.. s s s S S ,s ,sCSN CSN sS& i •WJ. $ Rs$ 'Han & ws , w ltkeM ii/41*! ?p ?Jp 5*iS i<S J ‘ 5a<; 5Aa<; • ftj j Wife L* '4*»s M* M t“he itf fi* JflfliJJ iootfaj tftiara fc ffillim talili D® ii Nabni « ilditgw «iwrt fig mtaiil io]] imin I unit w Ml Hff i|| m BtateM. Hi idstartkmI mm tia *R m kj Hn. Dm" htavj'iltiai liM fiat! ii u nmts tiji Mfellifirqrte doll she had created. Mrs. bean also restores antique dolls Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tobias of Nashville enjoyed a recent Hawaiian hiau dinner at the Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary as guests of Mrs. Leora Smith of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Douse bf Nashville,, accompanied by his sister and her husband, Pauline and Carl Lehman of Bellevue, were at Wall Lake last Monday to visit another sister, Agnes, and her husband, Clyde Cast She is still recuperating from a leg fracture sustained last June Both Agnes and Pauline are former local residents. Congratulations to Jerry and Twilla (Marisch) Gibbons of bowling on the arrival of their first child, a daughter born October 10. She weighed in at 6 lbs 8 ozs and has been named Cheryl Sue Proud new first-time maternal grandparents are Leo and Grace Marisch of rural Nashville. Also welcoming the little lady are grandparents on her daddy's side: Lyle Gibbons of Kalamazoo and Mrs Joanne Clem of Battle Creek. Susan Brownell of Battle Creek was named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. Susan had lost 4'4 pounds to earn the title, and it was the second time in a month she had claimed the weekly honor. A "Spook Walk", including a jaunt through a haunted forest awaits youngsters in the Senior High Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church. On October 30, the kids will depart from the church at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of pre-Halloween fun at the Tamarac Christian Center near Hickory Corners. Refreshments and a movie are also on the agenda there. Men of the Nashville Baptist Church will meet at For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES TRUMBLE AGENCY i/Iuto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Hl 517-72MI34 or 72M5H 8:30 am Saturday, November 1, for a breakfast at the church. A Halloween party for adults of the Nashville Baptist Church will be held Saturday evening, November 1, at the home of Roger Adams, near Thor­ napple Lake. The event starts at 7 pm. and inchides a hot dog roast. In the continuing series of “Focus on the Family” films by Dr. James Dobson, the Nashville Baptist Church will present Preparing for Adolescence, The Origins of Self-doubt, during 7 p.m Sunday service, October 26. This is film number 4 in a series of seven to be shown. M Dewey Castelein, Jr., of Nashville was taken to Pennock Hospital by Nash­ ville ambulance Sunday, Oct. 12, and was still con­ fined but improving from a kidney infection at the time of this report. Dewey has been an emphysema patient for some time Saturday visitors and dinner guests at the Castelein home were friends from Saginaw, Raymond and Gladys Dubrulle. Calling on Thursday evening were four other Saginaw friends: John and Dorothy Neville and Marvin and Maxine Korbien. The couples had been in Kalamazoo to attend the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and stopped in Nashville en route home After visiting with Mary Castelein here they drove to Hastings to see Dewey at Pennock Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nashville and their granddaughter Jennifer Reid took the Reids’ son Vaughn to the airport in Battle Creek Friday, where he departed for work in Texas Bill Roberts of rural Nashville accompanied him. Friday evening, the Clarence Reids were supper guests of their son and family, Vernon and Joann Reid and children of Charlotte, Clyde Reid of rural Nash­ ville was a Saturday dinner guest at the home of his brother, the Clarence Reids of Nashville. Saturday evening, Clarence and Margaret were supper guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vere Robinson of Bellevue. Sunday dinner guests of the Clarence Reids were their son and daughter and families: Darrel and Karen Reid and son, Sherman and Matt, of Kalamo and Dave and Anetta Tredinnick and children, Davey and Becky', of Hastings. Virginia Benedict, a Barry County Health Dept, em­ ployee and former missionary to Africa, was in Nashville Thursday to show slides of her travels to the senior citizens at the local Nutrition Site. Beautiful African scenery depicting wildlife, vegetation, native tribes and their crafts was the subject of Virginia’s exquisite photography. The slide show got rave reviews from the Icoal group of Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Caff...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 seniors, who thoroughly enjoyed the presentation. Mrs. Gale (Alice) Keihl of Nashville has said her home and after an auction sale last Thursday has taken up residence on State St She has an apartment in the house owned by James and Elizabeth Good (known as the old Elliston place) on the southeast corner of the Maple and State streets intersection. Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville, accompanied by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Lena Woodbury of Charlotte, drove to Dimondale last Thursday to call on Mrs. Beatrice Abel and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. De Long. We were told that several Nashville folks attended the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in Kalamazoo last week but were unable to get details at the time of this report. We hope to have more on this for next week’s column. n*MofrfeValfay News. NmhviDe Wednesday. October 22 1980 — Pog*3 14 receive awards at Park 3176 meeting Putnam Park in Nashville his way through the Cub from 6 - 7:30 p.tn. Come in was the scene of Pack 3175 Scouts ranks and is now costume. October pack meeting. Ed ready for the Boy Scouts. The Cub Scouts will be Borner conducted the The Arrow of Light from having a paper drive hianw of the meeting as Grand Rapids took part in November 5. Call 8S-0839 or the peck is still without a the awards and welcoming 852-0716 to have papers cubmaster. the new Boy Scout We wish picked up, or drop them off Fourteen boys received to thank their advisor David at the semi trailer at the old awards: Scott Knoll, Terry Hoak and the four boys who mill site across the river Kellogg. Steve Fisher and took ptart in their Indian from Putnam Park. The Keith Metz received their costumes. trailer will be there after Bobcat badges badges. Mike The pack is in desperate noon on November 4 and all Cheeseman earned his Wolf need of a building or garage day November 5. badge. A Wolf silver arrow to store papers. This is one of was given to Scott Tobias. the packs major fund raising Kevin Rathburn earned his projects and we are in Webelos badges. Webelos danger of losing it unless we New distributors colors were given to Kent can find a storage place. Robert and Sandra Schilz of Miller, Gene Dishong, Cody The pack wishes to thank Butler Rd., Nashville have Mattson. Tom Woods, and Carol Kellogg for her help been appointed as an inRawleigh Billy GatcheU. with the refreshments, dependent Billy Brenton earned his Carl’s Supermarket for Distributor. Rawleigh, founded in 1889, Webelos engineer, scholar making the donuts and and craftsman. Richard letting us use some of their has grown into a worldwide Varney received his sport­ ad space, and David and organization. manufacturing sman and craftsman. Terry Kellogg for bringing and distributing a complete The Boy Scouts led by Paul the wood and building the line of home medicines, spices, pices, extracts, food sup sup-­ Kesler, Sr., were at the campfire plements, cleaning aids, and meeting to welcome Andy A Halloween party will be dog, cat, and horse grooming Finkler and his parents into given at the VFW Hall in and nutritional products to their troop Andy has worked Nashville for the Cid) Scouts homes throughout this area. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 22, 1980 — Page 4 Early Nashville hummed with activity at apple harvest time Cider-making was big business in early Nashville. The heavenly aroma of fresh-pressed apples filled the air, as the autumnal ritual of squeezing sweet nectar from the ripe, red fruit got under way at several village locations. Perhaps the best remembered scene at apple harvest time was Nashville’s historic old grist mill, situated alongside the Thornapple River on North Main Street. There, sim­ mering vats of rich apple butter and jelly added to the seasonal atmosphere, while the old waterwheel hummed with the milling of countless barrels of flour. Another village location that bustled with activity as leaves turned to rust was the Barney Brooks fruit evaporator on Sherman Street (in the building now commonly called the old Standard Stamping factory), at the Cleveland Street in­ tersection. That operation made local headlines for a most unusual reason some 90 years ago. “The most inebriated fire I ever saw was the one at Barney Brooks evaporator plant,” wrote the late C. W. Francis, who contributed many reminiscences to his hometown Nashville News back in the 1920’s. When the Brooks Dora and Louis Lass immigrated to America from Germany in 1886; led an itinerant miller's life in the West before buying the mill in 1916. He died 8 years l later. Noted for bestowing her homegrown floral bouquets on others, Dora lived to age 77. 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In September 1881, the Nashville News noted that the evaporator was going full blast, employing nine “hands” to process about 80 bushels of apples a day. “Two mammoth paring machines are operated by Neil Walrath and Will Liebhauser, and these pare, core and slice the apples, which then are spread on drying screens by four young ladies, and placed in drying apparatus where the tem­ perature is 200 degrees,” added the News account. “The peelings and cores are packed in barrels and shipped daily to a jelly factory, while the dried apples are packed in 50pound wooden boxes, with the top layer artistically arranged for appearance.” Cider and vinegar were also processed at the Brooks plant, but in time the old grist mill on North Main Street became the hub of Nashville’s apple season activity. Each fall, area farmers would haul wagonloads of homegrown fruit into town for processing. “Some would come in with a load of 15 to 20 bushels,” remembers Adolph Douse, who spent many leisure hours at the old grist mill as a lad. “Others would bring in only a bushel or two.” For cider making, he noted, farmers used apples that weren’t good enough for selling. ■ At the mill, apples were carried from the farmer’s rig to a grinder inside via a conveyor extending outside the building. Once inside, the apples were pulverized by a cylinder of knives moving against spring-backed baffles. The pulp then was wrapped in a heavy burlap blanket and placed on a large rack on the press. The apparatus applied immense pressure to extract the last drop of juice from the fruit. “The pulp was squeezed unitl it was almost dry,” remembers Douse. “Afterward, it was piled outside the mill for anyone who wanted to haul the residue away for hog feed, fertilizer or wormbeds. It was very The "apple" wing was added to Nashville's grist mill during the 1907-16 ownership by Fredric Kyser and son Edwin (later changed name to Kane). Unidentified men stand near conveyor that carried apples into the cider press room. Razed in 1977, the mill was built in 1881 by local minister Philip Holler to replace an earlier facility on the west side of the Thornapple River. good for plants; lots of folks used it on their flowers.” Meanwhile, the freshpressedjuice had flowed into holding- tanks below the floor, then was pumped into the overhead vats and siphoned Jnto barrels or other containers provided by the farmers. “Some had cider made from their apples,” recalls Douse. “Others wanted hard cider or vinegar.” He remembers that in winter months a large supply of vinegar was stored in wooden barrels in the basement of the mill. Adolph’s memories of cider-making revolve "around the family of Louis Lass, who with his wife, Dora, came to America in 1886 from their native Germany. After an adventurous life in the West, with Louis working as an itinerant miller in states ranging from Oregon to Texas, the Lasses came to Michigan with their son, Otto, and bought the Nashville mill in 1916 from the Frederic Kyser family. -Cider-making at the old mill had blossomed initially under ownership of the Kysers, who had purchased the mill in 1907, a year after the death of its founder, Elder Philip Holler. An Advent Christian minister, Holler had built the mill, in 1881 to replace a primitive 1868 facility he owned on the west side of the river. Under the direction of the Kysers and their son, Edwin L. (Kane), the mill operation was expanded with an “apple” wing added on the north side. Here, the custom of making apple butter, boiled cider and jelly was established. Louis had died in 1924 and Otto had taken over the operation. Though he quit milling flour before World War II due to stiffened government regulations, Otto still was making a little cider at the mill as late as 1946, when he sold out to Phyllis and Ira James Rizor. The Rizors upgraded the original wooden workings of the old mill, installed electric motors to replace water power, and eventually phased out the cider operatioa But Mrs. Rizor still echoes the recollections of many Nashville folks who as youngsters found an after­ school haven at the mill, where they were offered a free drink of cider and an apple “to help stave off the pangs of hunger until supper. The cider press, like the flour milling apparatus, was powered by a waterwheel near the river dam. Apples were pressed between large burlap blankets; juice flowed into holding tanks below floor. Wooden barrels served as containers for farmers to transport cider and vinegar. Pumped into overhead vats, the cider was siphoned into the barrels. Crocks of apple butter rest on the shelves in this 1925 photo. Otto B... J. Lass,, son of Louis and Dora,, took over mill operation at his father's death and was still making cider as late as 1946, when he sold to the Rizors. A talented whittler, /Otto also played the banjo and. guitar, was a longtime Mason, and spoke German fluently. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 22, 1980 — Page 5 Local residents attended clowning workshop Castleton*Maple Grove Twps. will go in with Nashville to build transfer station by Susan Hinckley In a special dual meeting Wednesday evening, the township boards of Castleton and Maple Grove decided to join hands with Nashville in converting the present village landfill into a tran­ sfer and recycling station to serve area residents. Nashville faces closure of the landfill on East Casgrove St. due to costly new state regulations which would require the village to per­ form a complete hydrological survey and establish a groundwater monitoring system at the site. two townships The presently share a landfill on Morgan Road west of Nash* ville, and they are faced with the same problem. In Wednesday’s meeting, officials of both townships agreed to enter into a lease BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS October 21 - West Branch Feeder Cattle Sale, Noon, West Branch. October 22-24 - Howell Junior Livestock Show, Howell. October 23 - Fair Board meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. October 24 - Baldwin Feeder Cattle Sale, Noon, Baldwin. October 25 - Singletree Farm Simmental Sale, 1 p.m., Charlotte. October 28 - Farm Credit Conference, Kellogg Center, Michigan State University. October 30 - Fair Superintendents’ meeting, 7 p.m., Com­ munity Building, Hastings. November 1 - Good & Dawson Club Calf Sale, Noon, Fred Good Farm, Charlotte. November 8 - Harwood Farm Club Calf Sale, Ionia. November 10 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 8 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. November 19 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension Office. November 28 - Hereford & Shorthorn Club Calf Sale, Lake Odessa. November 28 - Beef Rate-of-Gain Weigh-in. November 29 - Thumb Breeders Club Calf Sale, Noon, Sandusky. । LAST CHANCE! Curtis Pre-Cut Homes... "YOU BUILD IT OR WE’LL BUILD IT FOR YOU I" •NO DOWN PAYMENT! 5% Discount! Your land need not be fully paid for. HURRY...SALE ENDS NOV. 30th! For a "FREE” Curtis Catalog, ‘credit sample terms, and information, call collect... (517) 485-6800 Castleton & Maple Grove VOTERS Maple Valley School Re-Elect ALBERT BELL ★ Republican for a “not less than 500-foot” depth of the village’s 7-acre landfill as a base for the new facility. The townships each will pay $25 for a lease of 25 years or “any part thereof.” The lease language approved by township officials also states that the agreement may be ter­ minated or extended by mutual consent of all three govermental units. The contract also will grant Nashville a right-ofway over the leased property to feach the back portion of the present landfill site, where the village intends to dispose of leaves, brush and tree debris collected from time to time by the local Dept, of Public Works. Construction on the leased site is expected to include a concrete ramp and pad to hold a 42-yard dumpster box, a small metal building to house materials collected for recycling, and chain link fencing of the leased area. A new drive through the site may also be needed. Costs of these improvements will be borne by the two townships, with Castleton paying two-thirds of the total and Maple Grove, one-third. All three govern­ mental units will share equally in costs of operating the new station, though of­ ficials have expressed the opinion that the facility should be self-sustaning through fees collected from patrons and from sale of recycleable materials. Some of the constructioh costs for converting the present landfill into its new role are expected to be covered by an approximate $6,700 of a $405,000 Com­ munity Block Grant allocated for the greater Nashville area last year by the U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development. The new facility will be governed by a 6-member authority comprised of two representatives from each governmental unit. It is expected that the six men currently serving on* the planning committee will become the first members of that board. They are, from * VOTE NOV. 4 For your County... COMMISSIONER Resident of Maple Grove Township for 64 years, and lifetime farmer. Served-18 years on Nashville W.K. Kellogg School Board, 8 years County Commissioner, 6 years on Barry County Fair Board, 2 terms on FHA Board. Paid for by Albert Bell 4800 Assyria Rd., Nashville, Michigan LUNCH MENU Thursday, Oct. 23 Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Cranberry Sauce, Bread ’n Butter Sandwich and Milk. Friday, Oct. 24 Pizza, Corn, Pickles, Peaches and Milk. Monday, Oct. 27 Fish, Mashed Potatoes and Butter, Cole Slaw, Peaches, Bread ’n Butter and Milk. Tuesday, Oct. 28 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Cookie and Milk. Wednesday, Oct. 29 Lasagna, Green Bdans, Peaches, Peanut Butter Sandwich and Milk. Thursday, Oct. 30 Chicken Pattie on Bun, Peas, Pears, Cheese and Milk. Friday, Oct. 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN, Taco’s, Lettuce ’n Cheese, Corn, Applesauce, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Gobblin Cookies and Milk. Nashville, village trustees Carl Tobias and John Hughes; from Castleton Township, Justin Cooley, supervisor, and Nelson Rasey, Trustee Duane Hamilton. The authority will have power to set fees and otherwise control operation of the transfer station and recycling center. Cooley suggested Wednesday that bookkeeping for the operation be handled by the treasurers of the three units, with the duty being rotated on an annual basis. Trustee Rasey expressed concern about who would own the improvements built on the leased land, in the event that one governmental unit sought to withdraw from the agreement at a future date. After discussion, township officials concurred Wednesday that any unit terminating participation in operation of the facility would forfeit any investment in the project “That way, a termination will-notputa (financial) bind on any other unit,” noted Cooley. Terms agreed upon by the townships Wednesday are expected to be ratified by the Nashville Village Council at their regular meeting Thursday, October 23. Representatives of the village council were present at Wednesday’s meeting to offer input into formulation of the agreement. Eleven Eaton County residents attended the 4-H Beginning Clowning Workshop Oct. 17-18. Those attending \^ere:: Harriett, T Tim and Mark Crisenbery, Connie Green^ Pat and Christy Post, Meredith Lord, all of Charlotte; Tregna Oren, Kevin Franke of Lansing; Mo Bisel of Eaton Rapids; and Mike Barnhart of Nashville. They joined other adult and teen 4-H leaders frorrt across the state at Kettunen Center, the state 4-H leadership training facility, near Tustin. The workshop was designed to explore the basic activities of clowning. Five sessions were offered during the two-day workshop, including makeup, costume design and balloon artistry. A highlight of the conference was a talent show open to all clowns attending the workshop. "The workshop gave leaders the information they need to start their own 4-H clowning club,” says Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. The workshop was sponsored by a grant from Cummings Fund and the Michigan National Bank of Detroit through the Michigan 4-H Foundation. For more information about the clowning program in Eaton County, contact Nancy Diuble at the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office, 543­ 2310. ACTION-ADS QUALITY LEGAL SER­ VICES. Our office specializes in divorce work. Only $350. Call Atty. Roger Covert 344-1602. October only $300. (10-28) J&J Recreation 138 S. Main, Vermontville Pin Ball Marines • Juke Box Pool Tables • Video Games Refreshments Hours: Monday - Thursday 3 PM to 9 PM Friday 3 PM to 11 PM Saturday 10 AM to 11 PM Sunday 1 PM to 9 PM John and Joyce Penix, Owners Re-Elect ERNIE NASH 56th District State Representative Republican Ernie Nash is a no nonsense, effective legislator. He's an outstanding example of a legislator who is trying to make government work. Ernie is working hard to solve the problems that matter to the people of the 56th District. He’s Getting Things Done in Lansing VOTE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Nash. 4)9 E. Vermontville Hwy., Potterville, Ml. 48876 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 22,1980 — Page 6 Ambulance Service, added Aspinall. “It usually takes at least 90 days to receive payment.” The current passenger rate is $55 for a resident of Castleton or Maple Grove townships, plus $1 a loaded mile. For non residents, the charge is $75 plus $1 per loaded mile. “If we could collect every run we make now, we would be in good (financial) shape,” noted Aspinall. Several of the past due accounts are for deceased individuals, complicating the collection procedure. As a matter of routine, am­ bulance passengers are billed initially then receive two follow-up statements if necessary. Still, that practice has not been totally effective. Now, Mrs. Brumm is sending special letters with a plea for payment. “I can’t understand why a person won’t pay their ambulance bill,” said Mrs. Brumm. “If we want to maintain the same good afnbulance service we’ve had, we’re going to have to pay for it.” While the Castleton Maple Grove - Nashville fire department is taxsupported, the ambulance service always has been self­ supporting. The depart­ ments were separated in January 1979 to comply with new state regulations. Before that time, volun­ teer firemen had in­ terchangeably manned fire trucks and ambulance. Now, 15 local personnel are trained and state-certified as Emergency Medical Technicians. In addition to the stiff schooling they have already completed, five from Nashville are soon to start 14 weeks of advanced training at Pennock Hospital in a new state program being piloted in Barry County. “It’s a more advanced program,” explained Aspinall. “It includes IV’s and better airway management.” In layman’s language, that means those certified under the program will be able to administer intravenous in the am­ bulance and aid respiratory emergencies more fully. The ambulance personnel aren’t overly paid, notes Mrs. Brumm, adding that for from front the most part it is a labor of love for tiie community. The EMTs receive $6 per run for the first hour, and $1 for every hour over one. Operational costs for the department are soaring recently due to a new safety center built to house the ambulance service, separating it physically from the fire department. The approximately $36,000 structure was financed primarily by a portion of a $405,000 Community Block Grant approved for the greater Nashville area last year by the U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development, but the costs of running utility services to the center, heating the building, increased insurance, etc., must be borne by the ambulance depart­ ment. The department now has two operational ambulances' a 1980 vehicle being added last spring through a HUD allocation of $18,000, ap­ proximately three-quarters of the cost of the unit. The two townships paid the balance. The old 1972 am­ bulance is used now as a back-up. In August, both Castleton and Maple Grove township voters approved millage to help support the ambulance service along with the fire department. However, according to Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley, .even that revenue will not provide immediate help for the financially troubled ambulance department. The tax measures will be reflected in tax bills issued in December 1981, more than a year from now. Cooley estimates that the one-quarter mill approved by Castleton voters for ambulance equipment and operation will generate about $4,000 annually for the department. In the same 5­ year proposal, which ac­ tually represents a reduced renewal of a currentlyexpired millage for that purpose, voters approved half a mill for fire equip­ ment. In Maple Grove Township, • voters approved a one-mill renewal for five years for fire and ambulance equip­ ment and for maintenance, housing and operation of that equipment. Determination of how that appropriation will be split between the fire and ambulance departments has yet to be decided by the township board. “We hope it will be about one-quarter mill (for the ambulance service), which would generate about $2,300 per year,” notes Ted McKelvey, Maple Grove Township supervisor and chairman of the ambulance board, a 6-member board comprised of represen­ tatives of the three govern­ mental units. However, until those newly-approved revenues become a reality, it appears the ambulance department may have to wing it on fees collected from runs. “We have no intention of discontinuing the ambulance service,” points out Cooley, but he agreed that the financial picture is bleak at the moment. “No tax monies will be coming to the am­ bulance department for at least a year, unless we (the township and village) ap­ propriate monies from our general funds for it.” Meanwhile, Mrs. Brumm is busy writing letters to past due patrons of the service. “We would gladly receive any amount on the bills,” she stresses. “Even $5 or $10 a month on the unpaid balance would be welcome.” Maple Valley student wins 'Miss Amity' award at teen pageant Kandy Kane, 15-year-old Maple Valley High School sophomore, has been selected “Miss Amity” by contestants in the recent “Miss Teen All-American Pageant.” Kandy, daughter of Shirley and Lawrence Kane, was one of 56 contestants in th^ pageant and was selected for the honor by a vote of the girls. The award means that ■ Kandy was the one the majority would like to know better or to have as a sister, she explained. The pageant was held the weekend of October 12 at the Northville Hilton and was a whirl-wind of activity. The contestants had to write a commercial about them­ selves to convey their strong points to others. The also had to model evening and casual wear. Dance rehearsals were a busy part of the weekend because ' the group_ per­ formed a dance together on the final day of the pageant. Kandy is a graduate of Austin’s Professional Modeling School in Lansing, and became interested in entering the pageant through Austins which helps sponsor it. Kandy’s career goal is to become a professional model. “I’d like to become the best known teen model,” she says. She has modeled at several area fashion shows and for June’s House of Fashions in Charlotte. Kandy also is busy with extracurricular school ac­ tivities. She is a cheerleader for the junior varsity football and basketball teams. She has been playing the flute for the past five years and is a member of the Nashville girl's scrapbook takes first Michelle Rogers of Nash- at Maple Valley High School ville received a first place where she is a cheerleader award for a scrapbook she and plays guard on the girls’ entered as a contestant in the basketball team. first annual Michigan Teen Her winning scrapbook World Pageant in Wisconsin. displayed many certificates Michelle, daughter of of honor which she has won Betty and Forest Rogers, is over the last few years and a 14 and a ninth grade student number of ribbons she earned for 4-H projects. Also included in the scrapbook were photos of Michelle at various ages in her life and other rriemorabilia. Michelle was voted as the most improved in poise and received a pair of earrings for that honor. Another gift at the pageant was a Teen World jacket. Michelle wishes to thank her sponsors who were the Andrus Insurance Agency, Enjof Fall with a new HAIR STYLE RS from .. Ait Irene’s BEAUTY SHOP 204 W. Main St., Nashville Cappon Oil Co., Dulls Real Estate, and the Hastings Elks Club. A contestant from San­ dusky, Michigan — Donna Ritchie — won the title of Miss Teen World of Michigan and will be eligible to compete for the national title at Atlantq, Georgia in December. The goal of the pageant is for every girl who enters to grow personally and to gain valuable positive ex­ perience. These experiences are varied, but none is more important than the longlasting friendships and the poise and self-confidence each girl finds within her­ self. Kandy Kane, a sophomore at Maple Valley High School, has been selected "Miss Amity" at the recent Miss Teen All-American Pageant. (Maple Valley News photo) school’s marching band. Kandy is a student at Barb Frank’s School of Dance in Vermontville where she specializes in tap and jazz dancing. * NOTICE • TO ALL VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE & VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The Vermontville Landfill is closed. Starting October 18th the Vermontville Transfer Station will be in operation. The site is located on East Main St. behind the Eaton County Road Commis­ sion garage. This operation will service ONLY the residents of the Village of Vermontville and the residents of Vermontville Township. No commercial business. Proof of residence will be required. ID cards and Dumpster tickets are available from the Village Clerk's Office, 176 South Main St. and the Township Clerk's Office, (C. Wells residence) West Gresham Hwy. during normal working hours Monday through Friday. Any useable Vermontville Landfill tickets may be turned in for credit on a new ticket. Tickets: $10.00 and $20.00 HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1st and 3rd Saturday of month. All loose debris MUST be bagged or tied Cars............................. *2.00 Station Wagons.......... *4.00 Pickups.................................. *5.00 Pickup with 2-24" sides ..................... *8.00 Over that . >.............................. *10.00 Vans................................ *8.00 2-Wheeled Trailer up to 24" sides............ 7..........*6.00 Anything larger................ per yard *1.50 Appliances......................................... *2.00 Tires........................................*1.50**2.00 Sofa, Mattresses, Bed Springs........ *3.00 — RULES AND CHARGES SUBJECT TO CHANGE — VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL Benefit dance for M.V. athletic programs planned By Susan Hinckley A November 8th dance at the Vermontville Fire Barn is the next event scheduled by the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters in an on-going effort to raise approximately $8,700 to reinstate 1980-81 athletic programs that were eliminated in recent budget cuts at Maple Valley Schools. The cuts were made following voter rejection of a proposed 3-mill operational increase. Rick Rodriquez, a former local resident now of Hastings, and his band will furnish music for the Saturday evening dance. Admission of $6 per couple has been set by the MVAB. The dance starts at 9 p.m. and concludes at 1 a.m. In a recent door-to-door canvass of the Maple Valley School district,,' MVAB volunteers raised approximately $4,000 to be donated to the school’s athletic program. EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE... RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Dick Ewing - Owner 726-0088 WE VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN ___________ STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 iiii flSjW M ’ tniitel total ii® iti.*'« j££ ftejnjs tail alte& te i MT»! Ml$!( pllmi, rixEi! itfit taii | (Mis iwa �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, October 22, 1980 — Page 7 at your service Hometown Lumber has been serving the Nashville area community for decades. Current owners Ben and John Mason have the experience and expertise to help both do-it-yourself buffs and professional builders with their needs. Both John and Ben are state licenced contractors. And employee Frank Cooper, the yard forman, has three years of building experience. “So we can each help do-it- Hometown Lumber...helping you build a better tomorrow yourselfers plan and do anything,” says Ben. He started in the business as an employee in 1948 and became the owner in 1970, purchasing the lumber yard from Bruce M. Randall. Will Liebhauser had owned the Hometown Lumber Yard is stocked with all types of building materials, insulation, and of course, lumber. It's motto is that "no building job is too big or too small that we can't give you personalized service and specialized planning." Ready to serve you at Hometown Lumber Yard are owners Ben and John Mason (left) and employee Frank Cooper. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) Workshop reservations neededEaton County older teen some way by their cultural and adult 4-H volunteer heritage or local folklore,” leaders will have the op­ says Nancy Diuble, Eaton portunity to learn how Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. County culture and “Through the Folkpatterns traditions have affected project, 4-H members will their lives at a special 4-H learn about the impact of Folkpatterns workshop to be cultural traditions on their held November 18 at lives.” Hastings. Though young people The project, a joint effort enrolled in the project may between the MSU Museum investigate a variety of and the Michigan 4-H Youth cultural areas — such as Program, is designed to transportation, shelter, encourage young people to communication, trade, food investigate local cultural production, energy and patterns, artifacts, education — their studies do traditions and institutions in not have to be limited to wellan effort to better un­ known historical events or derstand historical and people. cultural trends. “The project has endless “Everyone is affected in possibilities,” Diuble says. Time to prepare for WINTER... Storm Doors & Windows See us for... INSULATION SAVES ENERGY V caves money Certainteed Fiberglas Building Insulation Check ourcompletejine ot WEATHER SEAL for Doors & Windows. HOMETOWN YOUR FULL SERVICE LUMBER YARD DELIVERING-PLANNING ESTIMATING- SAVING Call and Compare...852-O882 In Nashville -1 block East on the tracks “Any tradition or individual that has affected county life may be studied.” The Folkpatterns project is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities through the Michigan 4-H Foundation. Reservations to attend the workshop are needed at the Extension office by October 24. Anyone interested in possibly leading this project, whether presently involved in 4-H or not, may attend. For more information about the Folkpatterns workshop or any other 4-H activity, contact Diuble at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension of­ fice, at 543-2310. Action-Ads $350 IS ALL IT COSTS FOR A FULL DIVORCE, even when children and property are involved. This price also includes all costs. Call today or give this ad to a friend. Atty. Roger Covert 344-1602. October only $300. (10-28) HELP WANTED: I volunteer, noon hour playground supervisor is needed. Apply at Fuller St. School or call 852-9468, Nash­ ville. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment in Nashville.' Newly remodeled, all car­ peted. $160. per month plus utilities and security deposit. References required. Phone 852-9594. HAVE A HIGHLY PROFITABLE, non­ franchised, Jean & Sport­ swear Shop of your own. Featuring over 100 brands Levi, Vanderbilt, Klein, Sedgefield, Brjttania, many more. $16,500. includes in­ ventory, in-shop training, installed fixtures and Grand Opening. Open within 15 days. Call Mr. Hartley at PACESETTER FASHIONS (214) 937-9876. WILL RAKE AND HAUL YOUR LEAVES for $5.00 in Nashville area. 852-1855 , 4-8 p.m. Ask for Jennifer. (10­ 29) more goods for the do-ityourselfer with a planning center and product line. ' Ben, a native of Nashville, attended the Mason Country School as a youngster. He completed his eighth through eleventh grade education in Vermontville and spent his senior year in Nashville. Ben says he may have been the first co-op student the school ever had, working for Varney’s Dairy. He explains that “after owner Voyal Varney was killed in a fire, his wife got me out of school in the afternoon so I could work at the dairy. Ben spent about four years business before Randall. Besides selling lumber, the business provides estimates, light carpenter work withing the yard (steps,stairs, cabinets, and repairs). They also will saw boards to size to meet your needs. Hometown Lumber also will replace glass and screens in windows. Odd lots of material are available too. The business offers free delivery and short term credit to its customers. New items include elec­ trical supplies, light hard­ ware, and treated lumbers. A goal of the business is to keep expanding more and at the dairy, delivering products door-to-door. He served in the U.S. Navy and then worked for the dairy again when it was owned by Nelson and Geneva Brumm. Ben and his wife, Thelma, are members of the Church of the Nazarene. Son John actively serves with the local ambulance and fire department. He and his wife, Janice, have three sons: Chad, Jimmy, and Chris. They are members of the Baptist Church. John also has served two terms on the Nashville Village Council. MICE fMIC? (FORMERLY SIMON PHARMACY) 207 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 Coupon Specials! Just recieved new shipment! Hall's Men’s and Ladies Mentho-Lyptus AmityBillfolds Cough Tablets 30 tablet bag Original - Cherry Honey Lemon New Ice Blue $300 Off The 10% discounted everyday price. Offer expires October 28,1980. 25c0ff With Coupon Offer expires October 28,1980. | | Hankscraft I Cool-Vapor Humidifiers and Hot-Steam Vaporizers | 5 Models to Choose From *200off COUPON COLOR PRINT FILM I II discount Offer expires October 28,1980. 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Lion coach Dan Watson said he had to change the game plan because of the early early deficit. deficit. “We were down 12-0 before the game really started, and had to go away from the game plan,” Watson said. “You can’t give a team that good, a 12 point lead to work with and expect to be in the game. ” The Portland Red Raiders kicked off to open the game. Maple Valley fumbled the kick off return but recovered it on their own 2 yard line. On the first play the Lions fumbled and the Red Raiders fell on it. Portland running back Scott Blundy ran it in from the 2 on the next play and it was 6-0. The Lions received again and this time on the second play from scrimmage fumbled. Blundy, from his defensive position this time, picked up the loose pigskin and rambled in from 9 yards out, rounding out the first 2 minutes of action and all the scoring in .the first period. In the second period the Red Raiders went on the march and Dan Seal gotin on the scoring act. He dove over from the 2 yard line for the score and it was 18-0. Blundy followed with his third touchdown of the game on a 3 yard score, and quarterback Flip Lowery tossed to Chris Smith for the two-point and conversion the scoreboard read 26-0. Just before half, Dennis Riker The first half of the game Wednesday was dominated by the Portland Red Raiders taking a 6 to 0 lead at the half. In the second half the Maple Valley defense played extremely well. Maple Valley tied the score with 7:27 remaining in the game. The rushing leaders for Maple Valley were Tony WANTS FACES TO PAINT ...this Halloween, from 4 to 5 p.m. Dress your kids and bring them to the nursery to be made up. 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Tom Brooke led the Lions with 49 yards on 13 carries. Maple Valley quarterback Mike Kelly was 4 of 14 in the air for 25 yards. His coun- 10-lbs . 10-lbs. ’IO’5 — WHILE CURRENT SUPPLY LASTS — Farmer’s Feed Service 1106 E. Railroad - HASTINGS PHONE 945-9926 Reid 83 yards and Randy by Matt Bertram and Tony Joostberns with 25 yards. Dunkelburger. Marty Martin Tony Reid scored Maple and Tony Reid made the key Valley’s touchdown on a Jour taickle in stopping Portland’s yard run behind the blocking extra point. of Ron Mapes, Dale Mon­ Leading Maple Valley’s tague, Jim Yost and Tony fine defense in tackles were Dunkelburger. The extra Tony Dunkelburger with 18, point pass to Tony Tony Reid 11, Jon Granger 9, Dunkelburger was in­ Dennis Gardner 9, Dan complete. Keech 8, Randy Joostberns The J.V.’s had a tough 8, Marty Martin 6, Robbie time passing, completing Franks and Dale Montague gnly 3 of 11 attempts for 46 with 5 tackles. yards. , The Maple Valley Lions Maple Valley was forced to •need to defeat Central punt 6 times for 150 yards. Montcalm to win the league. Dan Keech did an excellent They play at Central Mont­ job of punting. calm at 5:30 this Thursday. Fumbles were recovered Their record now is 6 wins 0 losses and 1 tie. Valley girls win 9-2 Maple Valley’s girls continued their winning ways last week by defeating Bellevue, 51-58, for the second time this season They defeated league rival Vestaburg on Tuesday. The Lions took early command of the visiting Broncos with balanced scoring and aggressive defense. MV never relinquished their first quarter lead, widening their advantage to as many as 15 points. But the Broncos never gave up and came to within 5 points, 32-37, near the close of the third quarter. Kris Sample netted 8 of her Cross Country finished second The Maple Valley Cross Country Team closed out it’s T.C.A.A. season by defeating Saranac 22-33. With this victory the Lions finished with a 4-1 league record good enough for second place in the T.C.A.A. Finishing strong for the Lions were Dan Halsey and Dan Hoffman tied for first with a time of 17:47, Mike Trumble 4th, John Mater 7th, Tim Tobias, 8th, and Scott Aidoffer 11th. Denice Gardner finished in 15th' and bettered her old course time by 2:38. The Lions finished up their dual season againstt nonconference Lakewood Wednesday at Lakewood. The Lions now sport a 5-2 Overall record. Again much thanks to Bill Hecker for the use of the Mulberry Fore Golf Course for the home meets. game total 9 points in the second half and was a key figure in keeping the game away from the Broncos in the final minutes. Diane Cook led MV scorers with 17 points; Melissa Coffman, 11; Melanie Rogers, 7; Lori Decker, 5; Candace Mater, 4; Tammy Teachworth, 3; Paula Service, 2. Tracy Symonds also saw action for the Lions. Despite getting up 101 shots against Vestaburg on Tuesday, the Lions were able to only squeak out a victory after the final buzzer. After trailing by a point, 12-11, at the end of the first quarter, the Lions gained the lead 32-29 by the half. Though Valley continued to lead, the margin of victory was slim. A total 58 personal fouls were called ~during the contest. Valley’s 27 were scattered throughout the game but became a critical partofthe contestin the final quarter. Seniors Candace Mater and Kris Sample and junior Melissa Coffman sat out the waning minutes of the fourth quarter with 5 fouls. Diane Cook and Melanie Rogers each owned 4. i Nashville & Saranac 4th5th grades co-champs Nashville and Saranac’s fourth and fifth grades worked together Saturday night to take the All-Stars 16­ 8. ' Nashville’s offense scored two touchdowns, both by Chris Thompson, with one ran of 62 yards. Chris has done a good job of carrying the ball this season. Scott Lenz went in for the extra points for the first touchdown. Scott has quarterbacked all season with excellent help from his teammates. Sean Bitgood and Scott Thomason, with help from teammates, in the fourth quarter made a safety against the All-Stars. Nashville’s defense did a super job of holding the All­ Stars offense during the 2nd and 4th quarters of the game. Tony Wolf, Spott Lenz, Billy Brenton, Richard Meade, Sean Bitgood and Chris Thompson all did a good job on defense. Saranac’s defense and offense did a good job in the game, but in the 3rd quarter, the All-Stars scored a touch- Nashville blanks Vermontville 4th-5th grade team Saturday, Oct. 12, Ver­ montville’s 4th and 5 th grade football team traveled to Nashville for a little league contest, won by Nashville, 21-0. Leading Vermontyille into the game were captains Matt Forell, Rick Osborne, Jeramy Brace, Gene Granger and Greg Flower. Quarterback Mark Myers was the leading ball carrier for Vermontville with 56 yards on 8 carries followed by Matt Forell with 33 yards on 11 attempts and Kevin Stewart with 1 yard on 1 carry. Doing a fine job blocking were Greg Trine, Ryan Cole, Greg Flower, Matt Ewing, Gene Granger, Trevor Pike and Mark Goodrich. Greg Flower was the leading defensive player with 7 tackles, other players credited with tackles were Mark Myers With 6, Kevin Stewart, Gene Granger and Matt Ewing with 5, Scott Furlong had 4, Rick Osborne, Bobby Hill and Tommy Brick had 3, Trevor Collier and Erie Bignall with 2, and Ldnce Brumm, Marty Medcoff, Matt Forell and Derek Myall with 1 apiece. Kirk Andrews, Randy Heinze, Ken Bay Ha and Dan JV girls basketball wins The JV girls won their first game of the season October 14 by defeating Vestaburg by a score of 2935. Jennie Filter led all scorers with 14 points. Colleen Hoffman chipped in 6 and Lynn DeGroot put in 7 to help the team. Jennie Filter and Denise Snowden each pulled down 7 rebounds. down with extra points. The All-Stars were made up of Vermontville, Woodland, Sunfield, and Lake Odessa’s football players. Nashville had a un­ defeated season this year with no points scored against them from opposing teams. Excellent playing this season was done by Brian Stall, Martin Shaneck, John Sprague, Brock DeGroot, Richard Ward, Steve Martin, Ryan Hickey, Eric Terpening, Tim Mulkins, Stanley King, Randy Sears, Pat Hagon, Eric Haeck, Shannon Redmond, Brad McKee, Bobby Wood, Danny Kellogg, Robbie Norton, Richard Varney, Danny Murphy, Scott Tobias, Scott Thomason, Tony Wolf, Billy Brenton, Chris Thompson, Sean Bitgood, Scot Lenz, and Richard Meade. The coaches Ken Meade and Bill Brenton would like to thank Dick Martin and John Bitgood for making sure all players played during the season. Also, to the referees for doing a fine job and parents for their support. the team shot 62 percent at the free-throw line to ice the victory. Congratulations girls. You can tell a JV girl by the smile on her face. On October 13, the JV girls lost to Bellevue by a score of 21-11. Lynn DeGroot was high scorer with 4 points. Laverty were also in there playing their best Matt Forell, Lance Brumm, Mark Myers, Gene Granger, Greg Flower and Matt Ewing were chosen to play in the all-star game Saturday, Oct 18. Coaches Dick Ewing, Rod Heinze, Larry Pike and Gerald Cole would like to thank the players and parents for their help, support and cooperation this season. The team will be having a pizza party at Dick Ewing’s home October 25th where films of this year’s games against Sunfield and Nash­ ville will be shown. Tool Room Machinist IMMEDIATE OPENING... for tool room machinist with primary experience in mills, lathe, and grinders. If you qualify we offer an excellent fringe benefit program and a wage scale up to $9.38 per hour. We are anxious to hear from you and will treat all informa­ tion confidentially. Contact... M. E. Bussler, I. R. Manager KEIPER U.S.A. INCORPORATED 5701 West Dickman Rd. Battle Creek, Mi. 49015 Phone... (616) 962-5473 Ext. 475 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. �TheMaple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 22. 1980— Page 9 Wolpe to visit Nashville, Girl Scout news Troop 413 made Wyskowski. Hastings and Woodland upBrownie of 2nd graders under the The other Brownie Troop Congressman Hazard from 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Wolpe will bring his re-then Steak House Restaurant election campaign back into from 8:15 to 9 a.m. Barry County, this week, He will greet people in the with visits to Hastings, today downtown business district (Oct. 21), and Nashville and until 9:30 a.m. Woodland, Thursday. Wolpe will travel to Vicki Levingood, Barry Woodland to visit the Town County coordinator for the House Restaurant from 10 Wolpe effort, said he was a.m. to 11 a.m. and meet scheduled to arrive at Viking people in .the business Corporation plant gate at district. 5:30 a.m., today, then visit several restaurants and businesses in Hastings. Thursday, the Third HELP WANTED: One District Democrat will greet volunteer, noon hour workers at Hastings supervisor is Manufacturing Company playground needed. Apply at Fuller from 6:15 to 7 a.m. Street School or Call 852-9468 Moving to Nashville, the Nashvilfe. incumbent candidate will visit Village Inn Restaurant FIREWOOD FOR' SALE: $30.00 face cord, $35.00 delivered and stacked. Phone 852-1759 Nashville. X10-28)__________________ Action-Ads 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.'jgOBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 > MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. I Holy Day Masses celebrated I cat 7:30 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASVHILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. 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Cyle Cornish selected for regional honors choir Cyle Cornish of Nashville, a senior at Lakewood High LEGAL SERVICES AT A School, has been selected for PRICE YOU CAN AF­ the “regional honors choir.” FORD: A complete divorce Students from area schools is only $350. Call Atty. Roger must audition in front of a Covert 344-1602. October only panel of judges to be selcted $300. (10-28) for the special choir. Only LOOKING FOR YOUR 100 out of the 300 who FIRST HOME? Here it is — auditioned were selected. auditioned at 1% story in Nashville across Fifteen from school, spacious living Lakewood and Cyle was one room, full storms, well in­ sulated, 2 storage buildings, priced in mid $20*s. Call now John Gardner, 517-543-0031 or ERA GAY GARDNER REALTY, 517-321-6750. PEOPLE WHO FILE BANKRUPTCY, are honest and hardworking like you. If you need this help, call today. Only $350. Attorney Covert 344-1602. October $300. (10-28) START YOUR LIFE OVER — If bankruptcy is your only out — take it. Call Attorney Covert for a bankruptcy appointment at 344-1602. Only $350. October only $300. (10-28) MAPLE VALLEY CO-OP NURSERY has openings for 4 year olds. For information call 726-1254.______ FOR SALE: 1965 Plymouth, 225 slant six, good economical transportation. $170 - full gas tank, firm. Phone 726-1114, Ver­ montville. WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) Call today for your fpjrg leadership of Yulanda McClure and Linda Jones are meeting Tuesday nights after school in the kin­ dergarten room. At the Congregational Church, the same night, Junior Troop 313 with 4th, 5th and 6th graders are meeting with Peggy Fisher and Norma Hummel. Troop 244, a 1st grade Brownie Troop, meets Wednesday at school in Mrs. McDonalds room with leaders Donna Wyskowski, Lelia Beebe, and Wendy of five chosen from that school. The Regional Honors Choir will present a performance December 6 in the chapel on the campus ofOlivet College. Cyle, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cornish, sings hass. He has been singing since the age of four when he sang in his church choir. Have your face painted for... Halloween — A safer Halloween without vision-restricting face masks will be one of the benefits of an unusual ac­ tivity planned by Maple Valley Co-op Nursery parents. For a nominal fee of fifty cents per face, volunteers will be at the nursery school from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday af­ ternoon, October 31, to paint colorful faces to match any imaginable costume character. Children as well as adults are invited to take ad­ vantage of this offer. The artwork will be done with acrylic paints whicbwash off easily, without harsh effects on the skin. To facilitate the painting operation, persons wishing to avail themselves of this service are urged to call for an appointment now. Scheduling is being done by Sally Martin, 726-1254. The Maple Valley Co-op Nursery School is located on Washington Street in Nash­ ville, just east of the United Methodist Church. FOR SALE by Owner!! A VERY MICE 4 BEDROOM HOME In the country sit- uated on 2.31 acres. Has 2 full baths, newly dec­ orated, carpeted, good basement, new septic tank and drain field, new 100 amp electrical ser­ vice, oil heat, has combination garage and storage building plus more. Charlotte School Dis­ trict. Price $62,000. Will show by appointment. Louis Madry... Ph. 517-543-0529 or... 517-543-0673 �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Wednesday, October 22,1980 — Page 10 Sherwood Singers in concert at Nashville Baptist Church The Sherwood Singers of Wyoming will appear in concert at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Nashville Baptist Church. The group was organized in 1967 and has traveled widely throughout the United States and Canada. The Sherwood Singers have recorded several longplaying albums, have had their own television program, and currently travel full time. Besides concerts, they have renewal programs and special meetings as part of their ministry. They also use puppets sometimes in presenting the Christian message. Members of the group are Howard and Cheryl Rozema and Steve and Nancy Jeltema and their son David. Local man winner in Lung Association Sweepstakes Joseph N. Bland of Nash­ ville is a Fourth Prize winner in the American Lung Association of Michigan’s “Good Health” Sweepstakes held last winter. He’s won a $100 cash prize. The sweepstakes was an experimental mailing that sought funds for the American Lung Association of Michigan’s programs in research, smoking and health, environmental health, adult and child lung disease and professional education. A new program this year was a special summer camp for children with asthma. $80,000 was raised by the promotion to fight lung disease. Attention fuel oil users EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR October 22-24 - Howell Junior Livestock Show, Howell, Michigan. Thursday, October 23 - 7:30 p.m. Film Review for church youth group advisors and ministers at the 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, October 25 - 7 p.m. 4-H Leader Recognition Banquet, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, October 27 - 7-9 p.m. Christmas Decorations Macrame’ Workshop, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Reservations due at Extension Office by October 21, $3 charge to make decorations payable at door. Tuesday, October 28 - 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. “Know Your County” tour in Olivet area. Car tour - open to all. Pre­ registration and fees required to Eleanor Balaam, 633 ' Spruce St., Box 523, Olivet, MI. 49076. Tuesday, October 28 -7:30 p.m. 4-H Personal Appearance Leaders meeting, Cooperative Extension Service Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Wednesday, October 29 - 9:15 - 2:15 p.m. Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Wednesday, October 29 - 1:30 or 7:30 p.m. 4-H Leader Training Meeting, Cooperative Extension Service Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Friday, October 31 - Reservations for candy-making workshop due at Extension Office. Saturday, November 1 - 9-11 a.m. 4-H Shooting Sports Planning Meeting, 4.-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. A fuel saving home weatherization service is available for home owners Auto Service CENTER • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL AUGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS_____ • BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) wV), V), T rowbridge Servi ce 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 Film for churchwhCCapital o qiutalli fyA . Area Community Services is taking ap­ youth group plications from senior citizens and low-income advisors and families who need help in weatherizing their homes. To qualify, the applicant leaders By Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent The Eaton County Extension 4-H Youth Program is sponsoring a film showing on Thursday, October 23, at 7 p.m. at the 4-H Building located on the Charlotte fairgrounds. All Eaton County church youth group advisors and ministers are welcome to attend and preview some of the materials which can be obtained on loan from the Extension Service. Ac­ cording to Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent, the five films and slides deal with self­ esteem, setting goals, giving importance to everyone, portraits of teenagers, and self-confidence and self­ respect. For more information on the program, contact Diuble at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office, 543-2310. Community Events . . 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Battle Creek, Ml. 49015 (616) 962*5473 A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative PRISONERS PAY - Attorney General Kelley pulled a little-used 1935 law off the shelf last week, dusted it off, and said he will use it in the future to try to force prison inmates who have substantial bank accounts to pay at least some of the costs of their room and board. POW LICENSES - Michigan drivers who are former prisoners of war will be able to purchase special “POW” license plates at no extra charge if the House and Senate approve a recently introduced bill. BEER BANNED - The sale of beer and wine at rural gas stations will be banned if a bill is approved in the Legislature. It closes a loophole allowing the limited sale of such beverages, and would discourage the lethal com­ bination of drinking and driving. FARMERS’ PROTECTION - There’s a bill in the House that would protect the state’s dairy farmers from severe financial losses if milk cooperatives go out of business.Modeled after a Wisconsin law, it’s aimed at assuring far­ mers they will receive payment for their milk even if the cooperative to which they belong is liquidated. BUDGET PICTURE - State Budget Director Dr. Gerald Miller announced last week that the economic picture in Michigan is looking worse all the time. A new reason for alarm, Miller said, is that income tax revenues in Sep­ tember were about three percent less than expected. ROAD TESTS - Drivers who pass a state-approved driver’s education course and written examination will no longer have to pass a road test in order to earn their first driver’s license, under legislation which took effect last week. The legislation will save the state about $500,000 a year. 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PORK LOIN Country Style ECKRICH 160 S. MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE SMORGAS PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU OCTOBER 25,, 1980 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. LIMIT 1 W/COUPON ANO $7.50 PURCHASE. COUPON EXPIR EXPIRES ES SATURDAY. OCTOBER 25. 1980. . � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-10-29.pdf c1fc8961c6b186137fa22256e2f2f5ba PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 29, 1980 Maple Valley News receives "Friends of 4-H Award The Maple Valley News has been named the recipient of the “Friend of 4­ H Award” by the Eaton County 4-H Advisory Council. The award was presented to Publisher Fred Jacobs by Nancy Diuble, extension 4-H youth agent, at the annual Leader’s Recognition Banquet in Charlotte. The banquet is held in honor of all the volunteer teen and adult leaders who have served during the past year. Special recognition was given to leaders who have served five, ten, fifteen, twenty, and twenty-five years. Receiving the emerald clover award for serving 25 years was Fred Good of the Maurer 4-H Club. From the Vermontville area, Janice Youngs of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers Club was named for the five- year silver clover award. “4-H...50 Years Ago” was Ihe^jopic of the keynote address by Don Shepard. The first 4-H Club in Eaton County- was formed in Vermontville, about 1918, and it was a pig club, Shepard noted. He said the first fair was held in 1919. During those early years merchants of the town offered prizes to the youngsters who had exhibits. Premiums of about 50-75 pany group or-treaters. All treats should be taken home for inspec­ tion before they are eaten. Only young gobbling (13 and below)- should be encouraged to go trick-or-treating. • . FOLLOW THESE SAFTEY RULES Wear short, non-flami • Cross only at corners, never between mable costumes which . parked cars, never diagonally across are light in color. an intersection. * • Look in all directions before crossing Trick-or-treating should be confined to the street. ■* Watch for and obey all traffic lights. young goblins’ own neighborhood. W 77 • Walk, never run across the street. • Use sidewalks, not the street, for Flashlights should be walking. carried after dark. ™ All trick -or- treating should be done be tween the hours of 6 8 p.m. HAVEAHAPPYAND SAFE HALLOWEEN!! Don Shepard (left) was the keynote speaker at the Leader's Recognition Banquet. Here, he talks with Robert Hill, a former Eaton and Barry County 4-H Youth Agent, who accepted a plaque that honors all of Eaton's former agents. without the role of former 4­ H youth agent Hans Kardell, and Shepard spoke highly of his contributions. cents were implemented in the early ’20’s. No history of Eaton County 4-H would be complete Maple Valley News Publisher Fred Jacobs receives the "Friend of 4-H Award" from Nancy Diuble, exten­ sion 4-H Youth Agent. (Maple Valley News photos) �Nashville News Mr. and Mrs. Orval McLeary <rf Springfield, Ohio ishe’s the former Dorothy Hicks, a Nashville native) were in town last Wed­ nesday. en route home after a visit with her sister, Mrs Beatrice Buchanan at Grand Rapids Beatrice, Dorothy and their sister. Edythe Klinkner of Phoenix. Ariz., are daughters of the late Mr. and Mrs Chancy Hicks of Nashville. (Edytne was a recent contributor to a Memories column about early local railroading.) Another sister. Madeline, is now deceased. While here Wednesday, Dorothy and Orval called on Clifton and Arloa Baxter.' Later, Mrs. McCleary met your reporter and toured Putnam Public Library where she delivered two antique books that she and her sisters have donated to the library. The 2-volume set published in 1905 tells how America’s heroes won the Medal of Honor and is entitled Deeds of Valor. The illustrated books are filled with personal reminiscences and records of officers and enlisted men who were rewarded by Congress for “most conspicuous acts of bravery on the battlefield and high seas and in Arctic exploration.’’ The set originally belonged to William Issac Hicks (1842­ 1917), father of Chancy. He was a Civil war veteran wounded in 1863 at the Battle of Salem Church, Virginia. William and his wife, Matilda, moved to Michigan in the late 1800’s and retired from farming at Crosswell. The books were inherited by their son, Chancy A. Hicks, who in turn passed them on to his daughters. The two volumes are too valuable to be circulated, but will be available for reading in the library's reference room. Rev. Kenneth C. McComber, as Assemblies of God missionary to the Far East, will be speaking Sunday, November 2, at 11 a.m. at the Nashville Assembly of God. Details elsewhere in this issue of the Maple Valley News. Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord (Lucille) Gray of Nashville recently hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of the bir­ thday of her mother, Mrs. Elva Goodson, a former local resident now living at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Present for the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Belson of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Guy of Grand Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Guy of Belmont; Miss Gabriel Guy and her fiance of Grand Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Goodson and son Steve of Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Goodson and family of Sherwood; Mrs. Ruby Peyton and son David of Saginaw, and Mrs. Peyton’s daughter, Debbie, of Michigan State Univer­ sity, East Lansing; Mrs. Judy Loy and children of Thornapple Lake Road; and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gray of rural Nashville. Special guests were Elva’s brother and his wife; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gagle of Toledo, Ohio. Earlier in the week, Mrs. Goodson spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Nashville with the Gaylord Grays, and callers then were another brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gagle of Solomonia, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gould of Nashville enjoyed a recent weekend color tour around By Susan Hinckley Lou Ann Brown, to Pontiac, the Thumb area of Michigan, from Port Huron to Saginaw. Illinois, last weekend for the En route home.Sunday, they October 18th wedding of stopped at Frankenmuth for Ruth’s daughter, Miss Pat dinner and sightseeing but Brown, Io Larry Orr. Both found the * Christmas (he bride and groom are “capitol” very busy with from Morton, Illinois. The autumn tourists Fall veremony was followed by a scenery was at its ■ peak, reception, which was about that time. While the highlighted with a special Goulds were off the trip, her touch on the bridal cake. mother, Mrs. Petie-Latta of • Topping the confection was a Nashville, spent the weekend china bride and groom at their home, caring for her statuette that Pat had bought granddaughters, Leslie and years ago at a rummage sale Emilie. in Hastings, when she was The Nashville Garden Club just 7 years old. She has will meet on election day, saved it all these years to Tuesday, November 4th at place it on her own wedding the Curtis Craft Center in cake. Pat is a former local Nashville. Tea committee resident, a 1974 MVHS grad for the 2 p.m. event are Mrs. and a 1978 graduate of MSU. Helen Kesler and Mrs. Clara She is now a forensic Pufpaff, both of rural Nash­ scientist for the State of ville. Illinois. While Pat was still in Will Suntken of Nashville high school here, she worked underwent throat -surgery part-time at Putnam Public last Thursday at Community Library and when in college, Hospital in Battle Creek. At worked summers at Nash­ this writing it was not known ville Village Hall. Mrs. Ruth how long he would be con­ Brown and the Robert fined, but it was thought he Browns found the trip to might be home by the time Pontiac, Illinois, rather a this appears in print. Please harrowing experience. A remember to cheer him with semi-tractor and (ruck a card or call. accident on the highway en Also undergoing surgery route delayed (hem for two last week was Mrs. Karl hours near Gray. That was (Agnes) Pufpaff of rural Friday‘evening, when they Nashville, who was confined were headed for wedding Io Sparrow Hospital in rehearsal set for 6 p.m. After Lansing at fhe time of this (he 2-hour delay, they report. We wish her a speedy arrived with just minutes to recovery. spare. We understand that After the wedding George Augustine *of Nash­ ceremony Saturday, Robert ville, who has been an em­ and Lou Ann Brown went on physema patient at Leila Io Chicago for a one-day visit Hospital in Battle Creek for and tour of Chicago with close to two months, is now Dean Marshall, a former home and feeling much local resident. improved, (hough still Nate and La Duska receiving oxygen. Sheldon of rural Nashville Mrs. Ruth Brown of rural hosted a family dinner Nashville accompanied her Sunday in honor of his bir­ son and his wife, Robert and thday and that of their son­ in-law, Howard Casterline of Assyria. Present for the occasion, in addition to Howard’s wife, Natalie, arid sons Scott and Brian, were Paula and Gary Kimble and Julie Michelle Murphy, of Morrison Lake; and Jim and Lori Sheldon of Ludington, who stayed for the weekend. Welcome back to Mrs. Marcella Stewart of rural Nashville, who was able to return to (he Nashville Senior Citizens’ Nutrition Site after a bout with pnuemonia that required hospitalization. We are happy to report she is now feeling much better. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville and Mrs. Irene Gaskill of rural Hastings were Sunday callers on Mrs. Emery’s son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Emery and children, of Hastings. Later, fhe two ladies stopped at the Barry County Medical Care Facility to visit several friends, then called on Mrs. Keith Babcock near Quimby. Miss Laureen Thompson of Nashville was surprised with a birthday party Sunday evening, October 19, at the home of Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville. The 43 present for the event gathered following evening worship services at the nearby Nashville Baptist Church, so there were very few cars near Mrs. Johncock’s house to tip off an unsuspecting Laureen. She stopped by with a friend for a brief “visit" and admits being taken totally by sur­ prise when she discovered her friends there in her honor. Present for the happy occasion were: Larry and Suzy Corkwell and daughters; Henry and Kathy Filter; David and Linda Friddle and daughter; Steve and Joan Knight and children; Mo and Debbie Morawski; Bud Furlong; Sharon Beech; Arnie Conklin; Fred Harkness; Larry and Judy Gonzer and children; Paul Cooper and son Lloyd; Lowell and Joan McMillon and family; John and Jance Mason and children; Petie Latta (who baked the cake); Cathy Vessecchia; and Doug Johncock, all of Nashville; Paul Coplis; Calvin and Judy Oles and son, all of Charlotte; and Betty Willett of Lake Odessa. The Cloverleaf Class will meet at the Nashville United Methodist Church Com­ munity House for a noon potluck dinner Thursday, November 6. Individuals attending should bring theirown table service arjd a dish to pass. Husbands and guests are also welcome at the event. Entertainment will be provided by Mrs. Hilda Baas, who will present a slide show of scenes from the Eastern area of the United We the family of Tammy Lynn Hood wish to extend our heart felt thanks and appreciation to our neighbors of Mapli Grove and to friends and relatives for their many acts off kindness, messages of sympathy, beautiful floral arrange­ ments and their contributions for which we were able to purchase a memorial marker for our little girl. And to Vogt Funeral Home for their help and understanding during our time of loss. _Parents, Richard & Mary Hood Brothers, Richard Jr. ft Raymond Sisters, Stacy ft Karen AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville CHURCH Sunday Mass .. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Holy Day Masses Sunday School.. 11 a.m.. ('/«mile East of m-66, Smiles celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship sou,h of No»t’viiia) the evening before,. Sunday ............. 6 p.m. $undoy School .. 10 a.m. REV. ROBERT consani Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m. Mornin9 Service . 11 . rev. Leonard putnam Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Sun. A.M. Worship..9:15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School..... 10:15 Morning Worship . 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. REV. PAUL L. BOGER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ...11 Evening Worship .. 7 Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 a.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR PASTOR MARVIN POTTER NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville 110 South Main, 301 Fuller St., Nashville £. State Road, Nashville Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. AM Service.......... 11 a.m. a.m. PM Service ............ 7 p.m. p.m .Wed. Service.......... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Vermontville Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Church School . . 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Church Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship .,..11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship......... 7 p.m. Fellowship Time After • Wednesday Evening Worship. Worship.................. 7 p.m. REV. DAVE FLEMING Rev. Richard Wadsworth States. Miss Sally Putnam, daughter of Rev. Leonard Putnam of Nashville, is here for a visit from her home in Houston, Texas. She came to Michigan by auto and also will visit her sisters and brother in the Grand Rapid's area. Thursday callers last week on Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nash­ ville were Mrs. Jean Withey of Kalamo; Mrs. Virginia Wolf of Eaton Rapids; and Mrs. Norma Claypool of Abingdon, Va. Evening callers were Mr. and Mrs. Arden (Sue) Reid and daughters of Nashville, who brought cake and ice cream in honor of Sue’s birthday. Saturday callers at the Clarence Reid home were Ernie and Jean Withey of Kalamo. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid were Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid and daughters Mindy, Arnie and Erica. Afternoon visitors were Mrs. Anetta Tredinnick and children, Becky and Davy of Hastings. Sunday evening, the Clarence Reids called on his brother-in-law, Frank Shaver, in Battle Creek then visited Clarence’s sister, Ethel Shaver, who is con­ fined to Community Hospital Rehabilitation Center following a recent stroke. Condolences are extended to the Marcus Shapley family. He passed away October 19 at the Barry County. Medical Care Facility following a week’s confinement. He had been a patient at Pennock Hospital two weeks prior and in failing health for one year. Marcus and his wife, the former Ellen Day, marked their 50th wedding an­ niversary three days prior to his death. They had spent most of their married life farming in Barry County and resided in the Barryville area. Another death of interest to local readers is that of Mrs. Grover Welker of Delton. She was the former Sunday School ... 10 a.m. SundayMorning Worship 11 Evening Worship d d pm Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville. Sun. School......9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.. .10:45a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service .. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH < South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ...... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �Au*A S H 2 E*s»kSsksxSs uw \ I ? <?s sssxs' sn nv S{J 'i .s.c*c W §i'i su; { § i'i if* f* s,,*»*, *»*, S$ ss tl l Li’’’’W!W! ii 61 iOl! ^bk •«tuS J*^1S4tit 'S ‘iix x DDebt* ea ba t*i • fa'Ss BithtVsss;( ' '*®SiI jftj <1 ad Jig * •if; Jth *s?s laa aj to ih »; tty nd D^ fehdt ■adJufr fVr J?** I all V tolifcttti «atui | Mud Qasii J’lBniJ iU iffi®!ii|l d C» fcOiii r 1 mi taEwffli aw, ta>B®E jiitals OTMfcm r33E ffiiOsii idifcli MSiteai! riOS fRafc!^1 g * KiklikW liiit Bild; WWh2 Erfii ifcWt*1*1. twtt Grace E. Hecker, and the Welkers were residents here before moving to Delton about five years ago. Mrs. Welker had been in ill health .about two years. Con­ dolences are extended to the family. tylr. and Mrs. Vance Baker of Charlotte were Sunday evening callers on his sister and brother-in-law. Marguerite and Fred Ackett of Nashville. Earlier in the day, the Acketts visited her daughters and families,, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Steward and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hillard, all of rural Charlotte. A Sunday afternoon'visitor at the home of Leonard and Veda Shull was Hubert Dennis of rural Dowling. Later callers were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cole and Mrs. Evangie Miller of near Lacey. Tuesday, Mrs. Shull and Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nashville drove down to visit Mrs. Miller in honor of her birthday. Evangie is a sister to Veda. - Enjoying a recent weekend at a cabin in the woods near Irons, in the Baldwin area, were three Nashville couples: Larry and Suzy Corkwell, Rick and Cathy Vessecchia, and Mo and Debbie Morawski. Representatives of 56 churches in the Lansing District of the United Methodist Church will be at the local church at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 6, fora Task "Force meeting on World Hunger. A Men’s Breakfast at the Nashville United Methodist Church is set for 7:30 a.m. Sunday, November 2, in the Community House. The event preceeds morning worship service. Rachel Risinger of Battle Creek was named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s,No-Munch Bunch met for their weigh-in Monday at the Nashville Baptist Church. She had lost five and one-quarter pounds in one week. Mr. and Mrs. Norman (Nyla) Stanton of rural PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL >{Ad ^Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK ****£ cj^ccv’c^’ ^shwbte*^ fat****? IWo«k'*****\ > ^*SJ **£*S,, 511 , • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE . HqiIf w W "^■lr X <$$ i ■ PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public invited to attend. DAN’S WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREE WATER TEST! I Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Don! I The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 29, 1980 — Page 3 Dowling enjoyed a recent week-long trip through Pennsylvania. Among the highlights of (he journey were stops at Gettysburg Battlefield and Cemetery; Administrators in the Board members Robert I he Eisenhower farm; and a Maple Valley School District Dormer and Russell Geary Lebanon area home where were granted a seven per­ voted against approving the George Washington had once cent salary increase by salary increases. Fred stayed the night. The members of the board of Corkins was absent from the Stantons also enjoyed seeing education al a special meeting. lhe Cornwall Furnace iron meeting Oct. 20. The board has generally forge, toured historic The pay hike was ap­ agreed that during the 1981­ churches, and had an ex­ proved for administrators 82 school year, lhe district cursion through Hershey’s during -The current school probably will operate with year and 1981-82. Chocolate World at Hershey, one less school ad­ Salaries set for adPennsylvania. Another ministrator after Com­ ministrators for the current highlight was a trip through munity School -Director school year are Bill Jacoby retires at the end of an Amish farm. The autumn Christensen, $27,038; I his school year. colors were at their peak Howard Yost $27,038; Bill The insurance program for during the Stanton’s journey Hartenburg, $29,088; Caroll school administrators and they enjoyed beautiful Wolff, $38,663; Larry Lenz, remains the same as in past sunny weather throughout $26,488; and Ernest Jacoby years. Accumulated sick the week. $24,838. *22 leave may increase 10 days Rev. and Mrs. E. F. over the next two years at an Rhoades of Nashville ac­ allowance of five days per companied their daughter year. and son-in-law, Bernice and The contracts for the After dinner at Rosario’s Dale Conklin of Bristol Lake, superintendent, Jr.-Sr. High .Supper Club in Battle Creek, on a color tour last Tuesday School principal, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hinckley afternoon. The trip con­ community school director were honored on their 25th cluded with dinner at Corn­ are on a twelve-month basis. wedding anniversary well Turkey Farm near The elementary principals Wednesday evening, October Marshall. Also enjoying the and assistant Jr.-Sr. high 22, with a small family excursion were Mrs. Naomi school principal begin work gathering at their home. Waton and Mrs. Martha Lee, Iwo weeks prior to the time Present were Mrs. Ona teachers report and work both of Nashville, and Mrs. Hinckley, Mr. and Mrs. Iwo days after the end of the Ruth Ann King of Bellevue. Donald Hinckley, and Petie school year for teachers. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Latta. All are of Nashville. Hawblitz and Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz, all of Nash­ ville, attended the 50th wedding anniversary celebration held Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Brake at the Pleasant Valley Church near Lake Odessa. Mrs. Vern Hawblitz is a first cousin to Mr. Brake. Mrs. Gunda Pennock of Nashville was a recent weekend guest at Gun Lake at the home of her daughters and families: Nancy and Randy Knowles and Mrs. Ardyce Noble and children. On Saturday, a color tour to the Ludington and Baldwin areas was enjoyed by Mrs. Pennock and Mr. and Mrs. Knowles. . Sunday, the Knowles hosted a family dinner in honor of the bir­ thday of their son, David.' A “Spook Walk,” including a jaunt through a haunted forest awaits youngsters in the Senior High Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church. On Thursday, October 30, the kids will-depart .from the church at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of pre-Hallowqen fun at the Tamarac Christian Center near Hickory Cor­ ners. Refreshments and a movie are also on the agenda Just a note to say ‘‘Thank You” lor looking ahead to 1981 there. and making available your Christmas Club Accounts to my The college-age youths of many friends in Eaton and Barry Counties. the Nashville Baptist Church are planning a Friday Thanks again, evening Halloween hayride, commencing at the Gene Mater home north of Nash­ ville. Adults of the church will hold a Halloween party Saturday at the home of Roger Adams, near Thor­ napple Lake. That event starts at 7 p.m. and includes a hot dog roast. Another event in the planning stages by the Senior High Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church is a Football Fest, November 8. More details will be fur­ nished in an upcoming issue of the News, but preliminary reports indicate the event will pit Freshmen and Seniors against a tegiri comprised of Sophomores and Juniors. In the continuing series of “Focus on the Family” films by Dr. James Dobson, the Nashville Baptist Church will present Preparing for Adolescence: Peer Pressure and Sexuality, during 7 p.m. Sunday service November 2. This is film number 5 in a series of seven to be shown. M.V. board ok’s salary hikes for administrators Board members approved hiring Russell Rhodes as a custodian under the Eaton County CETA program at a rate of $4.15 per hour. Discussion was held regarding a policy covering volunteer help, and the matter was referred to committee for further study. General approval was given for a policy of handling policy organization and •development. Approval was given the payment of the November 1 debt retirement interest and handling charges to the Bank of the Commonwealth in the amount of $14,071.16. The board overturned an earlier decision and voted not to install any smoke alarms in any of the restrooms. A report was made by the building and grounds committee covered the general good condition of the elementary buildings with concern expressed regar­ ding some areas at the Jr.Sr. high school regarding the wiring in the wood shop. At the Kellogg Elementary, committee members favored enclosing all the small windows in the teacher lounge, except for one window. PUT ON A NEW FACE THIS HALLOWEEN “FACE PAINTING’'at... Maple Valley Co-op Nursery 210 Washington St., Nashville from 4 to 5 p.m.. fac 33U faUc PER FACE Formore information, call... 'i 726-1254 banta’s tfelpg Christmas Club Account an Santa’s route! l �Th* Mopt* Volley New* No»hville Wedne*doy October 29 1980 — Po^e 4 Halloween activities of long ago i Author'• note: B> request the following story is reprinted from the October 31. 1979 Memories feature which traced Nashville’s early observances of Halloween. We hope those who may have missed that first account will enjoy this “rerun”, along with our regular readers.) From harmless pranks to outright devastation, celebration of Halloween in early Nashville ran the gamut, leaving several hilarious and other not-somerry memories behind. Local householders and shopkeepers alike were the butt of seasonal mischief before modern-day trick-ortreating by witches, ghosts and goblins became an accepted community practice. Before the turn of the century and well into the 20th, Halloween seldom was child-oriented. Instead, a great deal of near-adult energy was expended in an attempt to shock the sleeping citizenry, awaking to scenes of deviltry wrought in the night. “The usual amount of havoc was wreaked upon the town on Halloween and Main Street was a shambles Tuesday morning,” reported the Nashville News in 1899. “A hay baler belonging to a Maple Qrove man blocked the street in front of Rasey’s barbershop, a buggy was on the roof of Charles Scheldt’s barn and A. S. Mitchell’s carbide house finally was found atop a pile of lumber up at the Lentz Table fac­ tory.” All of the culprits, think of except a hearse were however, did not escape lined up on the walks, and unseen. pedestrians had to take to “Village officers arrested the middle of the streets.” five young men in the course However, the young folks of the evening but released had perpetrated one good them to the custody of their joke on themselves, which parents at midnight,” ad­ did not escape the local vised the News. press. And not al) young adults in “They went out to Asa the community were in­ Bivens’ hay yard and pulled volved in such Halloween his hay press down to Caley’s mischief. Instead, many Blacksmith Shop (on South attended gala celebrations Main Street),” noted the staged at private homes in News. “It must have taken a the village. crowd of them and a lot of “One of the most colorful hard work, for the outfit Halloween parties this year weighs several tons and the was given at the home of road is heavy over which Carl Lentz,” noted the News they had to haul it. in 1906. “All the boys went “The funny part of it all home wishing that was that the press had met Halloween would come with an accident and Bivens many times during the had expected to bring it year.” down Monday morning to Unfortunately, that wish have it fixed, and the kids was shared by few local saved him the trouble by merchants. Except for the bringing it down for him." occasions when cold or rainy Cleanup of the Halloween weather curtailed the usual debris always cost the number of pranks, village a considerable Halloween was not a time for amount of money, recalls the business community to Kenneth “Ted” Mix of Nash­ rejoice. October 31,1908, was ville, whose father worked a perfect example of what for Seth I. Zemef, a local Nashville merchants had hardware merchant whose come to dread. Everything store (the present-day Steak on wheels in town had been House) was a favorite target brought to Main Street and of pranksters. placed on the sidewalks Lloyd McClelland and during the night. Jake Traxler would usually “The water wagon oc­ fetch their teams and cupied a prominent place in wagons in, and it would take front of the drug store," two or three men all observed the News, in forenoon and. most of the reporting the disaster. “The afternoon to clean up the street scraper, a hay baling mess,” recalls Mix. outfit, harvesters, plows, Luckily, not all Halloween drags, sleighs, wagons, pranks were so severe. “We drays, buggies, pushcarts, used to go out and tip over a wheelbarrows, and few barrels that neighbors everything else you could had under their eaves to VOTE FOR STAN TRUMBLE For All Your Insurance Needs 178 S. Main, Vermontville hone (517) Trumble Agency vluto-Owners Insurance LfeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main, Vermontville Ph. (517) 726-0634 726-0634 Carl Lentz left shown with friends Bob Messimer and Otis Gokay, staged such a colorful Halloween party at his home in 1906 that his guests went home wishing the event would come many times during the years, a sentiment not shared by most local merchants. While gala festivities at private homes entertained much of the local citizenry on Halloween, others were wreaking havoc upon the town.” During the down years of the Great Depression, community Halloween observances were staged by civic and church groups. (Photo loane.d, courtesy L,eah Wolrath P„artridge) Nashville's Main Stret was a shambles the morning after Halloween in this early 1920's photo. A favorite target of pranksters was Seth I. Zemer, proprietor of the former Pratt Hardware (present-day Steak House) on the corner of Main and Maple. At extreme left is the old Star Theater (earlier the Park, later the Flo), now a vacant lot. Adjacent is the 1912 brick structure presented to the village by Mrs. C. M. Putnam as a "Women's Rest." (Today, it is Nashville's village nail.) Sidewalk debris includes a windmill and "everything on wheels." In the inter­ section is an outhouse traditionally dragged downtown each Halloween from Phil Penfold's blacksmith shop on South Main. (Photo loaned, courtesy Pearl Penfold Staup) collect rain water for washing, but that was about all we did," remembers a present-day senior citizen, who still recalls the traditional ritual of older boys tipping over outhouses. “They (older boys) also brought in a lot of things from the country, put wagons up on barn roofs, that sort of thing,” continued the commentator. “Halloween wasn’t much of a celebration for kids in those days:” The staggering quantity of rural items brought into town on Halloween also is recalled by Mix. “Anything they could haul was brought in,” he said. “And it wasn’t all boys doing it; some were full-grown men.’1 The approach of the Great Depression began to put a damper on the annual celebration just days after the stockmarket crash in late October 1929. “Halloween this year turned •out to be a quiet affair,” noted the News. “The special police hired by the council had little to keep them busy.” Two years later, with the country well into economic decline, local Halloween festivities became, a communitysponsored event. “The Nashville Chamber of Commerce is financing and arranging a Witches’ Night party for the youngsters in Riverside Park,” announced the News. “There will be contests, games and refreshments.” At the height of the Depression in 1933, the local community again attempted to brighten the Halloween season for area youngsters. This time the event was church-sponsored, setting a local precedent. “The senior and intermediate E. L. C. E. of the Evangelical Church held a Halloween Festivaf in the Ralph Wetherbee Sales rooms on Main Street Saturday night,” reported the News in 1933. “This being the first of its kind in Nash­ ville, it was greatly enjoyed by all. To be led through the long dark back room to the pitch black basement to see only ghosts, fiery skulls, etc., was indeed a horror to be remembered.” (1980 note: the Wetherbee Sales was an early auto agency located in what is now the Baby Bliss factory, commonly known as the McLaughlin Building.) The nation survived the Great Depression and a second World War, and Nashville saw the return of traditional Halloween celebrations, a mixture ,of pure fun and downright deviltry. “Halloween was observed in Nashville Monday night in about normal fashion,” observed the News in 1949. “Gangs of teen-aged boys worked hard at dragging moveable objects of all description into the streets and younger boys and girls plied the ancient trjck-ortreat racket from door to door. “Enough soap to do the entire town’s laundry next Monday was rubbed on store windows and the soaping took the form of the usual inanitities and obscenities scrawled by adolescents after dark.” Perhaps a few things had changed since Halloween 1899. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION­ WANT-ADS Nashville VFW Auxiliary 8269 Penny Supper SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1st • HAM • TURKEY & DRESSING Serving ... 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. a/so ... CHRISTMAS BAZAAR ____Chairperson LINDA DUNELBERGER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 29, 1980 — Page 5 Little league donates alumni game proceeds to school sports XSS ^W,„. ^ The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters received another financial “boost” last Tuesday with the receipt of an $886 contribution from the Nashville Little League Football organization. The funds were raised in a recent high school alumni football game sponsored'by the Little League. “This brings us to about $5,000 of our nearly $9,000 goal,” commented Harold Pufpaff,- president of the MVAB, in accepting the check. The MVAB was formed earlier this fall in an attempt to reinstate the 1980-81 athletic programs that were eliminated in recent budget cuts at Maple Valley Schools. The cuts were made following voter rejection of a proposed 3-mill operational increase. In a late September doorto-door canvass in the Maple Valley School district, MVAB volunteers raised approximately $4,000 in in­ dividual donations. Their efforts inspired the Little League to sponsor an Oc­ tober 11 alumni football game and dedicate net proceeds-to the MVAB. Gate receipts at that well attended event were ap­ proximately $1,000. After meeting expenses which included paying officiating referees, the Little League Football organization netted a $886 profit to be turned Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held October 9, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Curtis, Hinckley, Rizor, Hughes, Babcock and Tobias. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Motion by Babcock, supported by Tobias that the following bills be allowed and orders drawn Treasurer for the same. All ayes. GENERAL “’"“'^SeAltatt. Hase) onltecotwf "Readier •^sWpweji^ te-'WilisIWhft'iiil “s f^hinjontMh logged downtown eoch HAw kMtht 'MW MjM slfflielocal gmtelndi Mizit'aptfd Hn, Se Baliweo rsyossffi lie ent ns Kf«A selling a < ier ud it "Bran ioWii M mi oMkii 'teis wWW LCEoftiie nffliHt# '(jrtiWi ta^*1 ' gillie ai«trr krbee Sales PARKS Michigan Bell................. ^84.81 Consumers Power ......... 72.19 Cons. Power (St. Lights) . 885.74 Cadillac Overall Supply...... 4.85 Nashville Hardware........ . 3.91 Maple Leaf Florist..:...... 22.00 Foote, Iles, Foote & Lloyd C.P.A................. .2,737.50 Hastings Sanitary Service ............ ,575.00 Maple Valley Concrete .... 65.10 Duane Hamilton Exc... 280.00 LDS Office Supply...... .18.50 Doubleday Bros. & Co .54.01 NFC Newhouse Equipment 32.50 C Maple Valley New 13.14 Steakhouse............ .125.94 CARAGE AND EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell.................. ..70.80 Consumers Power......... .47.07 Kent Oil Company......... 412.99 Nashville Hardware.:... . 12.40 Lass Motor Sales, Inc....... . 14.50 Galesburg Lawn Equip...... 18.60 M.V. Implement, Inc .2.50 Municipal Supply.... 83.00 LIBRARY Nashville Hardware 4.77 “'Nashville Hardware. Chempace-.,.._. ... . 5.58 36.06 POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell........... ..31.74 Kent Oil Company ... 61.68 Nashville Hardware.. ... 9.98 Mace Pharmacy....... ..10.38 Farmers Gas & Oil ............ 3.15 General Electric................. 13.20 WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell ............ ... 6.80 Michigan Bell............. ... 20.47 Cons. Power (Water) . . 343.76 Cons. Power (Sewer). . 162.58 Nashville Hardware.. ... 1.30 Chempace................... .470.00 Simon Pharmacy......... ......... 85 Silver Springs Water Co. .. 34.24 U.S. Postmaster................. 85.35 Doubleday Bros. & Co. . 1,849.31 Contractor Publishing Co. 121.00 Old Kent Bank & Trust Co 09.41 Total Communications..... 15.00 STREETS DEPARTMENT Municipal Supply ........ Chempace.................... . 19.80 .235.00 Mary Hecker of the Hecker Agency was present to discuss the Village Insurance policies. » Raymond Hinckley, chairman of the Department of Public Works, gave the DPW report for the month of September. Motion by Curtis, supported by Hinckley to renew the Workman Compensation Insurance Policy from 10/16/80 through 10/16/81 at a cost of $7,801.00 and the Special Multi Peril Policy from 10/2/80 through 10/2/81 at a cost of $7,245 with the Hecker Agency. All ayes. Motioncarried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Babcock to pay the quarterly payment to the Nashville, Castleton, Maple Grove Fire Board of $1,600.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Curtis to pay the quarterly payment to the Lakeview Cementery Board of $750.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Tobias that the Nashville Landfill committee has authority to lease the Nashville landfill site to the transfer recycling authority, comprised of representatives from the Village of Nashville, Maple Grove -and Castleton Townships. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hughes, to apply for a parade permit with the state highway to close M-66 from Philadelphia St. to Fuller St. on October 10, 1980 from 6:00 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. for the Homecoming Parade. With controlled traffic on the Trunkline. All ayes es except Babcock. Motion carried. Sgt. Gene Koetje gave the police report for the month of September. Motion by Hughes, supported by Curtis that begin­ ning January 1, 1981, we will rent the house at 9200 Greggs Crossing Road to Scott Decker on a month by month basis. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn by Hughes. Supported by Hinckley. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: Oct. 23, 1980 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk over to the Athletic Boosters. The alumni football game had pitted odd-year and even-year graduates from the schools of Nashville, Vermontville and Maple Valley. The “Evens”, won by a score of 28-6. They were coached by Mike Kenyon with the aid of Dan Dipert and Larry Lenz. The oddyear team was coached Kenny Meade, Jr. The Little League officers extend thanks to the ap­ proximately 60 former local varsity players who participated in the fund-raising game and offer special thanks to Dan Waton, Larry Lenz, and Guenther Mittelstaedt, all of the Maple Valley High School staff, for their assistance in the event. The next fund-raising event by the MVAB is the raffle of a folding bicycle donated by Carl’s Market of Nashville. Tickets are .currently on sale by mem­ bers of the MVAB. The name of the lucky winner will be drawn during the Maple Valley varsity game on October 31 at the Fuller Street field. Then, the MVAB will be gearing up for a November 8 fund-raising dance at the Vermontville Fire Barn. Rick Rodriquez and band will furnished music for the 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. event. Ad­ mission is $6 per couple. Meanwhile, the Little League Football organization is- busy plan­ ning another alumni game, this time on the basketball court. That event is set for November 21 at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Proceeds of that game will aid the ongoing Little League -program. ACTION-ADS START YOUR LIFE OVER — If bankruptcy is your only out — take it. Call Attorney Covert for a bankruptcy appointment at 344-1602. Only $350. October only $300. (10-28) A recent alumni football game netted $886 for the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters goal to reinstate 1980-81 athletic programs in the local school district. The Nashville Little League Football organization sponsored the fund-raising game which pitted alumni of Nashville, Vermontville and Maple Valley in odd- and evenyear teams. Harold Pufpaff, MVAB president accepted the check last Tuesday from Frankie Reid, Little League treasurer. In photo, from left, are: Kenny Meade,, Jr., Odd-year coach; Mike Kenyon, Even-year coach; Harold Pufpaff, MVAB president; Frankie Reid, Little League treasurer; Jean Reid, secretary, and Larry Filter, Little League president. The check boosted the Boosters well over half their $8,700 goal. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Guest speaker at Assembly of God, Nov. 2 The Rev. Kenneth C. McComber, an Assemblies of God missionary to the Far East, will be the guest speaker at the 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 service of the Nashville Assembly of God church. The church is located at 735 Reed St. in Nashville with the Rev. Robert Taylor as pastor. McComber and his wife Margaret began their missionary service in the Far East countries of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. Throughout their ministry abroad, they have been involved in preparing materials for and teaching in Christian education .programs. During the special service in Nashville, the McCombers will share their missionary expediences and the public is invited to attend. During the couple’s past six and a half years in In­ donesia, McComber organized a Bible school program in their area. He also directed the distribution of I. nternational Correspondence Institute (ICI) courses to over 18,000 enrollees who received lessons in evangelizing and training. Mrs. McComber also writes materials for the ICI program. Next year, when they return to the Far East, the McCombers will be working with the Far East Advanced School of Theology in the areas of administration and instruction. That school is a graduate level institution serving 10 countries of the Far East and Pacific areas. ^cexxeeexx Vote the Republican Team MmGUmore Don Gilmer Judy Hughes Third Congressional District 55th District State Representative Barry County Prosecutor The Time Is Now! Maple Grove Twp. Castleton Twp. Supervisor Clerk Treasurer Trustee Supervisor Clerk Treasurer Trustee Theodore McKelvey Dora M. Chase Joyce Starring Monte Allen Duane Hamilton Justin W. Cooley Sharon Bishop Geneva Brumm Nelson Rasey Donald W. Pixley Constable Thomas A. Belson Albert Bell David H. George County Commisioner Castleton & Maple Grove Townships Paid for by the Barry County Republican Committee, P.O. Box 22, Hastings, Michigan 49058 �Th* Mopl* Valley N*w» Noshvill* W*dn*»doy Oc»ob*r 29 1980 — Fog* 6 Help UNICEF celebrate 30 years of trick or treating for needy children health and happiness to many of the world’s neediest children by supporting UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund. Kermit is the chairman of the 1980 National UNICEF Day Campaign and he has pledged his support in making great leaps for the world’s hungry children. UNICEF’s funds come entirely from contributions, large and small, from in­ dividuals and governments around lhe world. For mor.e information about how you can fight against world hunger contact Sieve and Deb Graham of Nashville at 852-1607. This Halloween is lhe 30th anniversary of UNICEF’s trick or treating program for needy children. To children and mothers in over 100 developing nations, International television and film star Kermit the Frog, host of UNICEF means better "The Muppet Show." is chairman of the 1980 National UNICEF nutrition, clean water, and a Day/Halloween campaign. This fall, Kermit will be urging chance for a brighter future Americans to "fight world hunger from their doorsteps" by through basic education. supporting the popular Trick or Treat collection and other benefit UNICEF helps govern­ events being planned for UNICEF in cities and towns ments establish basic human nationwide. services in health care, sanitation, and a host of other programs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Since UNICEF depends on voluntary contributions to continue and expand its programs, the future of the Hydrants will be flushed Wednesday, world’s neediest children is October 29 and Thursday, October 30 up to each of us. Each dollar donated will go a long way to beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. help more children live This may cause temporary discoloration healthier lives. of the water. Help fight world hunger from your doorstep by VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL supporting UNICEF’s work for lhe world’s needy children. The Nashville United Methodist Youth Fellowship group is sponoring lhe annual trick <>r treat for UNICEF in the area on Saturday, November 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. With your contribution, you will be joining with Kermit the Frog in bringing NOTICE to... VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS Choose HUGHES Prosecutor Norval Thaler Howard Ferris Dave Wood Barry County Clerk Barry County Reg. Deeds Barry County Sheriff Eble Furrow Ray Bratton Barry County Treasurer Barry County Drain Commissioner “We all support Judy Hugh es for Prosecuting Attorney. As Prosecuting Attorney, she is our legal advisor, and we know Judy will continue to cooperate with us and give us sound advice. ” Vote Republican NOVEMBER 4th CHOOSE Judy Hughes Prosecuting Attorney for... • CONTINUITY • CAPABILITY • CONCERN Paid for by Committee to Re-elect Elsie B. Furrow Barry County Treasurer, 1417 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, Ml. 49058 B.R. Rice (left) visited o number of classrooms at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville to talk about flowers. (Maple Valley News photo by Virginia Alles) Vermontville students hear special talk about flowers — Children at Maplewood School in Vermontville had an opportunity to hear B.R. Rice talk about his favorite subject — flowers. Rice- visited a number of classrooms and discussed the parts of flowers and their usefulness. He reminded the children that without flowers, there would be no seeds...which would mean no beans, or corn, or wheat, etc. “A thing of beauty is a joy forever,” he told the students. And flowers cer­ tainly fall into that category. Rice explained to the Immunization clinic Nov. 3 What “shots” do you and your family need? Moms, Dads, kids need Io be immunized. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". Many have been needlessly ill because they failed to be immunized. In 1977, vaccines could have prevented 55,000 cases of measles, 20,000 cases of German measles, 2,000 cases of whooping caugh, 70 cases of tetanus, and 20 cases of polio, nationwide. Make certain that you and your family are properly immunized. If there are questions, contact lhe Barry - Eaton District Health Department or come to the free immunization clinic on November 3, 1980 between lhe hours of 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., 2220 W. Court St., phone number 945-9516. It is required that children be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. CARD OF THANKS The family of Marcus Shapley wish to express their deepest gratitude to the many neighbors, friends and relatives for the many cards, flowers, prayers, money, and food brought in, during lhe time of our sorrow. Special thanks to Rev. David Johnston of Bellevue, Vogt Funeral Home for their kindness and comforting words. Also, special thanks to the ladies of the Kalamo United Methodist Church for (he lovely luncheon. The staff of Pennock Hospital, Barry Co. Medical Facility, and pallbearers. Special thanks Io the many many people who sent cards honoring their 50th anniversary just prior to Mr. Shapley’s death. God bless each of you. Ellen Shapley Mr. & Mrs. Robert Shapley Mr. & Mrs. James Shapley Mr. & Mrs. Dick Spitzer Donald Shapley children that some flowers are used for food. The Chinese use Jasmine blossoms in tea, he said. While sharing his knowledge of flowers, Rice noted that the biggest flower is the Amorphophallus, a very beautiful yellow and purple cone-shaped blossom. The huge petals of the Amorphophallus measure eight feet across and the plant stands as high as 15 feet. LAST CHANCE! Curtis Pre-Cut Homes... "YOU BUILb IT OR WE'LL BUILD IT FOR YOU I" • NO DOWN PAYMENT! 5% Discount! Your land need not be fully paid for. HURRY...SALE ENDS NOV. 30th! For a "FREE" Curtis Catalog, ‘credit sample terms, and information, call collect... (517)485-6800 Castleton & Maple Grove VOTERS Re-Elect ALBERT BELL ★ Republican ★ VOTE NOV. 4 For your County... COMMISSIONER Resident of Maple Grove Township for 64 years, and lifetime farmer. Served 18 years on Nashville W.K. Kellogg'School Board, 8 years County Commissioned; 6 years on Barry County Fair Board, 2 terms on FHA Board. Paid for by Albert Bell 4800 Assyria Rd., Nashville, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 29. 1960 — Page 7 Wolpe brings campaign back to Nashville N W ik! The Rev. Leonard Putnam of Nashville United Methodist Church chats with Congressman Wolpe during his recent campaign stop to the village. • "-a*. WOWCECrt^. ’ 1 > 7:'■?>:?» in- Tisch proposal (to cut property tax) he felt ap­ proval of the amendment would “create problems that could be devastating.” Wolpe commented in one informal conversation with Steak House patrons about the “kind of negative campaign” being conducted by his opponent, Republican James Gilmore of Kalamazoo. Wolpe spoke- of recent advertising in which Gilmore charges that Wolpe voted against a balanced budget. Wolpe noted that every Republican member of the house also voted against the measure which called for “massive cuts in defense spending.” Wolpe said he was pleased with the recent endorsement given him by the Battle Creek Enquirer and News, which had pointed out his record as a hard-working Congressman. Hints for safe Trick or treating’ iS VMIHM by Susan Hinckley Third District Congressman Howard Wolpe (D-Delta Twp.) brought his re-election campaign back into Barry County this week with stops at Hastings on Tuesday and Nashville and Woodland, Thursday. In Nashville, Wolpe greeted early morning coffee crowds at both local restaurants - The Village Inn and The Steak House. Incumbent candidate Wolpe poured coffee, chit­ chatted with restaurant patrons, and discussed issues with local citizens who used the opportunity to bend his ear about various problems of government and decisions facing Michigan voters November 4. The Tisch amendment, a tax-cutting proposal drawing much attention in the news, was a favorite topic of local voters in their discussions with Wolpe. The first- term Congressman said while he supported the goal of the Congressman Wolpe poured coffee at the Steak House Restaurant in Nashville as he discussed issues with interested citizens. Here, Wolpe serves Loretta Pixley. m\ m See Kelley's for ALL d your Halloween Needs COSTUMES Popular Subjects $079 From PARTY SUPPLIES-NAPKINS-TABLE FAVORS and Decorations of all kinds. MHOftO wOQ Cup For all ages CANDY... For your party or for TRICK or TREAT K^(^a99ec^ varieties or bulk) OR TREATS £ • MAKEUPKITS • PLAY BLOOD • HATS • WIGS Find it all at 'Kattatf, '6 Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PH0NE:852-9747 Here are a few more suggestions for safe “Trick or Treating” from Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist. 1. A parent or adult should accompany young children. 2. Use a flashlight for safe and easy walking. 3. Remind older children to stay in their own neigh­ borhoods and go to well lighted homes only.. 4. Set a time limit, One hour may be enough. 5. Tell your child towait till returning home before eating treats. This will give you a chance to inspect for foreign objects. 6. When shopping look for well wrapped packets of nutritious treats such as peanuts, raisins, small boxes of cereals or cheese kisses. 7. Vandalism Put movables indoors: lladders, lawn chairs, signs,, trash cans, potted plants, mowers. 2. Turn on all available outside lights. 3. Never put a candle in yoiir Jack-OLantern outdoors, it may be overturned causing a mess and-or fire. 8. Choose a costume that allows good vision through the mask, is light in color, fits well and is short enough for easy walking. 9. Encourage “please” and “thank-you” and other friendly courtesy during Trick or Treating. Action-Ads $350 IS ALL IT COSTS FOR A FULL DIVORCE, even when children and property are involved. This price also includes all costs. Call today or give this ad to a friend. Atty. Roger Covert 344-1602. October only $300. (10-28) CONKLIN CIDER MILL OPENS: Custom pressing Monday thru Saturday. Fresh cidar for sale. 5100 W. Gresham Hwy. Ph. 726-0127, Vermontville, (tfn) FIREWOOD FOR SALE: $30.00 face cord, $35.00 delivered and stacked. Phone 852-1759 Nashville. (10-28) WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) Rose and Adolph Douse and Fred White talk with Wolpe as he pours coffee in Nashville. Maple Valley News Photos by Susan Hinckley SPoOXYDAY DIET PEPSI, ■ MOUNTAIN DEW 72 Liter o.- new $1 " (b ggQ Q . » r:9le ..59 ECKRICH- Smok-y-links $129 .F.R.E.S.H.., .SW. EET, NTING Cider COMING SOON... ID17 7 A rom ^ke Odessa Take-Out PIZZA or SUBS HOPE TO OPEN BY THE 1 ST OF DECEMBER. South End BEVERAGE 637 South Main Street, Nashville - Phone 852-9833 8:30 a.m. toll p.m. — 7 DAYS A WEEK - OPEN: WE ACCEPT USDA FOOD COUPONS X �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Wednesday, October 29, 1980 — Page 8 New rate system part of new refuse collection contract Nashville residents soon will be paying refuse collection fees based upon the amount of trash generated by each household. The new rate system is part of a 5-year refuse collection contract with Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc., approved by the Nash­ ville Village Council Thursday. The carrier also will be handling billing and collection. The new contract is effective November 1. Kenneth Neil, president of Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc., said Thursday he ex­ pects the first billing to be in the mail to patrons at the start of each 3-month collection period. Users of the weekly curb­ side pick up service will be expected to make payments directly to Hastings Sanitary Service. Neil, who also serves Hastings under a similar system, said about 90 percent of his patrons pay by mail. Nashville has been served by Hastings Sanitary Service for (he past five years, but it has been under 1- or 2-year direct contracts with the village. Under the currently ex­ piring agreement, Nashville paid the Hastings firm $1,575 per month fori residential Self-help groups _&re booming and they don't cost a lot of money. Alcoholics Anonymous is the granddaddy of all. Mended Hearts, a group for people with heart surgery. Reach to Recovery has helped 75,000 women who had mastec­ tomies last ye'hr. Living! is a self-help group for arthritics; there are blind and deaf groups also. For self-help groups, check your city or county health agency, or write: Self-Help Institute, Northwestern Univ., Evanston, Ill. 60201. DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 refuse collection based upon 480 homes in the village. Patrons were charged $3.50 per month for the service and paid the fee at Village Hall in connection with monthly sewer and water service bills. The uniform charge system was eliminated and the new contract approved Thursday. Patrons of the new carrier-billed service will pay on a graduating scale based upon the amount of refuse generated by each household, calculated by the number of cans or equivalent bags set out for weekly collection. Neil reserved the right for a yearly review of residential rates and renegotiation, if necessary. Patrons setting out one can (or two 20-gallon Bags) per week will pay $3.75 per month for the service. The monthly charge for two cans (or four bags) will be $5.75; three cans (or six bags) will be $7.75. Senior citizens who generate no more than one can or one bag of refuse per week will get a special break under the new contract. They will pay only $2.50 per month, which is a $1 reduction from the current uniform rate. “We wanted to do something special for the senior citizens,” commented Neil Thursday. He said his firm had not yet determined whether the age break would be 65, 62 or lower. Neil made the senior citizen provision in response to concern expressed earlier by the Nashville Village Council that the present uniform rate system Was not equitable due to the dif­ ference in quantity of refuse generated by various sized families. The decision to turn billing for the service over to the carrier was made by the council in an attempt to crack down on what officials called “widespread cheating” under the present refuse collection system. Village officials said in August they suspected many instances of two or more families doubling up refuse al one home to avoid payment for the service. The council cited other cases of non-subscribing individuals setting out garbage for curbside pick up. Officials agreed it was virtually impossible for the refuse collectors to deter­ mine which households ac­ tually were patrons and which were merely “free loading” under the present system in which the village did the billing. With the new carrier-billed service it is expected the haulers will know precisely which households are patrons. Neil said he based his new contract on a potential 450 residential subscribers in the village. Some commercial ven­ tures and large apartment units are serviced under individual contracts between owners and the refuse hauler. Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc. was the only contractor to meet the October 23rd deadline for bids on the new contract. In other business Thursday, the council: -Approved terms of a lease agreement with Castleton and Maple Grove townships for a portion of Nashville’s landfill to con­ struct a transfer station and recycling center, to be governed by a board com­ prised of representatives of all three entities. --Approved closing of the landfill on November 1, while conversion of the site is under way. --Approved sale of an old radar speed timing unit by the Nashville Police Dept, for $100. The village pur­ chased a new unit last year. Hydro-electric for rural communities program to be expanded East Lansing, Michigan, October 9, 1980 Rural Communities who wish to reduce their utility bills by building or reactivating small hydro-electric generating facilities may get a boost from a new Federal program announced today by the White House. Phillip Roberts, Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) State Director in Michigan, said that “Under the program, FmHA low interest loans will be made available for hydro-electric projects.” FmHA is a credit agency of the U.S. Depart­ ment of Agriculture. The program will help small rural communities, many of which operate their own generating facilities, stablize their electricity costs and reduce dependency upon fossil fuels. The change of regulation specifies that loans can be made to: -Restore deactivated dams and hydro-electric generators. -Enlarge or improve existing plants. -Construct new facilities. The Department of Energy has identified over 3,000 small dams which were once used for hydro-electric power arid are considered promising to rebuild. Those in areas of less, than 10,000 population would be eligible for FmHA assistance under the Agency’s Community Action-Ads BANKRUPTCY DOES NOT MEAN LOSING EVERYTHING. A complete personal bankruptcy is only $350. at my office. Call At­ torney Covert at 344-1602. October only $300. (10-28) La MAZE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES are now being offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram, Mulliken Rd., Charlotte, (tfn) WILL RAKE AND HAUL YOUR LEAVES for $5.00 in Nashville area. 852-1855, 4-8 p.m. Ask for Jennifer. (10­ 29) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (EOW) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Cal) Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Facilities Program. FmHA will process loan applications in the same manner as for any other Community Facility loan, including the determination thaLother credit is not available at reasonable rates and terms. These FmHA loans carry an interest rate of 5 percent for up to 40 years. FmHA also can finance connecting lines to the nearest practical point of an existing system. Potential loan applicants are to be public bodies, such as municipalities, counties, districts, authorities or other subdivisions of a state. Non­ profit organizations such as associations and cooperative also will be eligible if they have legal authority operate such facilities. For further information and processing, interested persons should contact the local FmHA county office listed under U.S. Governinent, Department of Agriculture, in the telephone directory. The county office will refer interested in­ dividuals to the appropriate FmHA district office serving the area. News deadline changed A new deadline is now in effect for submitting news copy to the Maple Valley News.’The new time is 10 a.m. Monday. This change affects material to be picked-up at Johnny's Market in Vermontville, at the high school, and any other drop-off locations. Notice One Stop Shopping Due to the economy and inflation, we are conserving energy and moving the Variety Store into the Hardware Store. We hope to pass the savings on to you! We are remodeling the Hardware Store. Please be patient. Thank You, Ken and Sandie Furlong Vermontville Hardware 131 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone 726-1121 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Wednesday, October 29, 1980 — Page 9 ’ jJkjhu jSu’ bI Public invited to hear experiences JSbK vS J v*t<wSS uJ*■ ? \of local exchange students S»?SS * jsl js <^75 <^75 ^75IIk 5k$’k. & & $ 3467 * b same W(4{’i» « * ■3st Ml j n,*«® Rfeiu £•*** ® wn*fa k f*e n t h ■ »»i p *® Hibiitai M **kn BtiteHopleMtyNMlto Kiiiifafcy. HiBih-0 fctepMupolloliB|!tti r& hijfiscWw Discover the joys of sharing cultures: invite an international teenager home to share life with your family. Youth for Understanding will give you an opportunity to learn more about the program at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 30, at Maple Valley High School. Lene Paulsen of Langesund, ^Norway, and Shirley Tovar' of Caracas, Venezuela, will tell about their countries and what it means to be an exchange student. Both girls are seniors at MVHS. Lene resides with the family of D.r. and Mrs. Hubert Overholt of Nashville and Shirley is living with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Halliwill and family of Vermontville. Also speaking at Thur­ sday’s event will be Gordon Gardner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Gardner of Nashville. He will share his experiences as a 1979-80 high school student in the Netherlands under the YFU American Story contributed by Carleen Overholt On-farm fuel production available By John Baer, Extension Ag Agent A new Commission document, Fuel Alcohol on the Farm: A Primer On Production and Use, will be released later this month at two workshops on energy independence for American agriculture. The Primer is being released by the Commission, for wide distribution to American Farmers, rpany of whom have shown a high degree of interest in producing fuel alcohol — ethanol — on their farms for use in their farm and personal vehicles. U.$. Senator Birch Bayh, Chairman of the Com­ mission, noted, “We have received literally hundreds of requests over the past year from farmers wanting to know more about producing their own fuel. This booklet has been prepared to answer many of the most frequently asked questions and to aid farmers in making informed decisions before devoting time and resources to ethanol production. In the truest sense, it is a con­ sumer’s manual for potential on-farm ethanol producers, and will be available to every farmer interested in producing fuel alcohol.” The Primer, Primer, prepared prepared by by The the Commission in con­ junction with the National Center for Appropriate Techonology and the engineering firm of Energy, Inc., briefly outlines the major factors — feedstocks, financing, safety, vehicle conversion, permit requirements — that far­ mers must consider if they intend to produce ethanol on a small scale. The document also illustrates the current state of small scale ethanol production technology by describing (with photos and illustrations) four small scale stills. The Primer is not a technical document that wi technical document that will enable a person to construct and operate an on-farm still, but it does lay out in plain English the steps that must be taken and costs and benefits that must be con­ sidered before investing in such an enterprise. It also identifies organizations and other resources that would be of help to a farmer wishing to explore the issue further. The Primer will be available after October 17 by writing the National Alcohol Fuels Commission, 412 1st Street, S.E., Washington, D C. 20003. Homemakers classes and salad smorgasboard planned t Eaton Homemakers who attended College Week at MSU will provide an exciting day for all the local folks on Thursday, November 6th, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring a salad to pass and come to the First Baptist Church (across from the 4-H Fairgrounds) in Charlotte. After coffee and The Family Body Shop NO® Overseas program. Gordon is a senior this year at Maple Valley. Information for students and families interested in becoming part of this ex­ citing international program is available from Mrs. Hubert Overholt, YFU area representative who will be in attendance at the Thursday evening presentation at the high school. NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (25 years experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 Stop at... Little Country Comers 119 N. Main, Nashville for your ... • Fruits and Vegetables Cheeses Baked Goods • Homemade Jamsand • Convenience grocery items OPEN: Monday thru Friday 10 to 6; Saturday 9 to 5:30^ Lene Pauleson of Norway, (right), an exchange student at MVHS, points out her hometown of Langesund to Shirley Tovar of Caracas, Venezuela, and Gordon Gardner of Nashville. All three are seniors at Maple Valley. The girls are here for one year under the Youth For Understanding program. Gordon was a YFU exex­ change student to the Netherlands last year. All three will speak at a special YFU presentation Thursday evening, Oct. 30, at the high school. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Cluckey clan enjoys early 'Thanksgiving' Thirty-four members of the Byron Cluckey family enjoyed an early Thanksgiving dinner in honor of their eldest granson and family from Anchorage, Alaska. Mama Lacey, daughters 5*2 Christie, Kelly Jo 9*'2 months, a motor home took up the overflow. Grandson FTG2 Byron Cluckey III was home on furlough in time to join. Families from Chicago, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Battle registration at 9 a.m., Barb VanderMolen, Charlotte, will speak on “Life’s Transitions and the Role of Loss”, followed by “Women Unlimited” by Harriet Estell, Charlotte, and Kaylene Bellows of Eaton Rapids. Sharen Furman, Charlotte, will speak on “Financing Local Govern­ ment”, followed by a salad smorgasboard luncheon. (Beverages, rolls and table service will be provided.) Linda Foster, Charlotte, will be the luncheon speaker. Her topic is “Developing a Sharing and Caring Relationship”., Doreen Campbell is hostess for the event. Donors of scholarships to College Week will be invited to at­ tend. The West Chester Extension Study Group will be heJping with arrangements. The meeting is open to all without charge. The Nashville Sanitary Landfill will not be open on November 1,1980 as scheduled. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, VILLAGE CLERK CONTAC Vaseline 2O's Intensive Care Lotion Vidal Sassoon <­ I SHAMPOO or F FINISHING RINSE $<39 Binaca Spray Ascriptin Maalox Tablets 100's Suspension ol SI69 Dermolate SPECIAL PRICES on new Moto-Ski snowmobiles. Wheeler Marine, Nashville. TO TEACH: Basic' hand knitting and crocheting in my home. Classes to be held Tuesday evening, 7-9 p.m., starting Nov. 18. For further information, call 852-9304, Nashville, after 5 p.m. FOR SALE: Two bedroom home in Nashville. Remodeled throughout. Immediate possession. Barlow Auction & Realty, 945-3200. Hastings. (11-5) trailer was used for some of the overflow. NASHVILLE RESIDENTS o Action Ads LEGAL SERVICES AT A PRICE YOU CAN AF­ FORD: A complete divorce is only $350. Call Atty. Roger Covert 344-1602. October only $300. (.10-28) Creek, Nashville, and Blissfield attended. A travel Cepacol Cream valuable’ [HallowvaelueanblCeandy I Maalox Cepacol Mouthwash 12 $4X13 OZ. Maalox Plus Suspension i QQ ON ALL I Halloween i 12 oz. [COUPON MICE PHARMACY (FORMERLY SIMON PHARMACY) 207 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 �Th* Mopl. Volley Newt Nashville, Wednesday, October 29, 1980 — Page 10 CANDIDATES YOUR CHOICE! By Bobbi Hoefler In the past. Vermontville Township and Village have turned out no more than 25 percent of our total number of registered voters. This is, however small, the same percentage seen throughout the state and nation. Some people who would like to vote are a little ner­ vous about the procedure or are under the impression that our voting machine is difficult to operate. That’s why I'd like to take this opportunity to explain the “basics” to you. Voting, in our area, will be at the Opera House. When you enter, you’ll find several tables and chairs deliberately arranged. Seated at the table, you’ll see six Election Inspectors who do not bite and will smile on a regular basis. They are there to assist you in every way allowable by the law. Ask them any questions you feel will help you to un- Remember your 'vote' counts on Nov. 4 derstand the voting process. One of these inspectors will ask you to fill out an application to vote. This simply means printing your full name and address and writing your signature. After completing the application, an election worker will check your signature with the signature on your voter registration card to make sure they are (he same. At this lime, the date of the election will be written on your voter registration card, signifying your presence there but, more importantly, updating your voting record. Your voter registration card is valid for ten years from the last recorded date. You do not have to re­ register during this ten year period. If for some reason your voter registration card can not be found in the books, you may still vote if you' can show proof that you have registered 30 days prior to Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Cail...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 fREE VISIT pfra-Tan Booth Stop in a fcyjfi Art oUvf wr Ultra-Tan FREE trip to HAWAII be,’reN°v i5t SPECIAL ECIAL OFFER on PEDICURES FREE Nail Polish - cn coat combination) *350 Vallie Spend a relaxing hour with your feet in a whirlpool massage. Licensed Manicurist. tAWi;n NAILS omy$2750 • MANICURES • LIQUID NAIL WRAPS • NAIL CONSULTATION Make your APPOINTMENT TODAY for a New Fall Hairstyle! You'll like how you look! REDKEN Call Today! OPEN: Mon. thru Sat. HAIRCARE: • • • • • • STYLING COLORING PERMANENTS HIGHLIGHTING FROSTING FACIALS 112 E. Court St., Hastings ^Phone (616) 94S-8767 machine, and the order in which they voted. Before you enter the voting booth, you should know how you are going to vote and how to operate the levers (pointers). The election inspector in charge of this step will be glad to review the operating procedure of the voting maching. As you stand, facing the machine, you will find a large lever. This lever, when moved to the right or left, will open or close' the cur­ tains on the machine. The curtains are there to insure that your voting is done in privacy. You must close the curtains before you operate the machine to vote. Now that you’re in the booth, you’ll see the names of political parties appearing down the left side of the machine and the names' of candidates going across, in the row to match their particular party. To vote for the candidate of your choice, push down the pointer located directly below his or her name, and EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Friday. Oct. 31 - Reservations for candy-making workshop due at Extension Office. Saturday, Nov. I - 9-11 a.m. 4-H Shooting Sports Planning Meeting, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday. Nov. 1 - 12-Noon, Good and Dawson Club Calf Sale, Fred Good’s farm, 1144 W. Kalamo, Charlotte. Monday. Nov. 3 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Rabbit and Poultry leader meeting, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, Nov. 3 - 7 p.m. 4-H Council meeting,- Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, Nov. 6- 9 a.m.-l :30 p.m. “Mini-College Review” College Week classes to be taught by local leaders are: “Life's Transitions and the Role of Loss”, /‘Women Unlimited”, “Financing Local Government”, “Developing a Sharing and Caring Relationship”. Open to all. Bring salad for salad smorgasbord lunch. First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Saturday, Nov. 8 - 4-H Teen Club Outing to MSU Football Game. Monday, Nov. 10- 6:30-9:30 p.m. Candy-making Workshop, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. $3 per person to make own candy, payable at door. Reservations needed by Oct. 31 at Extension office, 543-2310. Monday. Nov. 10- 7:30 p.m. “How to Manage the Budget”. Looking at ways to save $ and keep track of expenses. Open to all at Extension office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, Nov. 11 - 1:30 or 7:30 p.m. NEW 4-H Leader Training, Cooperative Extension office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, Nov. 13 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, Nov. 17 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fairboard meeting, Fair Office, Fairgrounds. leave the pointer down. Do the same for the proposals appearing on the ballot. Any questions regarding the proposals should be asked before entering the booth. An election inspector will be instructed not to give any opinions or slanted in­ terpretations about the wording of these proposals. If you find that you do need assistance while you are actually inside the voting booth, do not open the cur­ tain to ask a question! You may speak to the election inspector from where you are standing, inside the booth. If you have to have the machine cleared, or need it “unjammed,” please just explain this to the inspector who will then take care of the problem. Pulling the lever to open the curtains will place your choices onto the counting system within the machine. You will have just voted. You will have just taken advantage of your privilege and your responsibility to help make the decisions which we all have to live with the following day. Please vote — November • NOTICE • TO ALL VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE & VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The Vermontville- Landfill is closed. Starting October 18th the Vermontville Transfer Station will be in operation. The' site is located on East Main St. behind the Eaton County Road Commis­ sion garage. This operation will service ONLY the residents of the Village of Vermontville and the residents of Vermontville Township. No commercial business. Proof of residence will be required. ID cards and Dumpster tickets are available from the Village Clerk’s Office, 176 South Main St. and the Township Clerk's Office, (C. Wells residence) West Gresham Hwy. during normal working hours Monday through Friday. Any useable Vermontville Landfill tickets may be turned in for credit on a new ticket. Tickets: $10.00 and $20.00 HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1st and 3rd Saturday of month. All loose debris MUST be bagged or tied Cars f....................................................’2.00 Station Wagons .................................*4.00 Pickups ........................................... *5.00 Pickup with 2-24" sides .................... *8.00 Over that ............................ *10.00 Vans..................................................... *8.00 2-Wheeled Trailer up to 24" sides .......................... *6.00 Anything larger per yard *1.50 Appliances .........................................*2.00 Tires *1.50-’2.00 Sofa, Mattresses, Bed Springs ....... *3.00 — RULES AND CHARGES SUBJECT TO CHANGE —• VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL $1450 with purchase of Pedicure .. SCULPTURED the election. This, may be done by showing the pink card you should have received from your township clerk. This pink card is your registration certificate and should be kept in your wallet for purposes of iden­ tification. If you do not have a registration certificate, you may request that a new one be sent -to you by con­ tacting your township clerk. If you haven’t voted in four years, your voter registration card will be found in the inactive file. This is nothing to worry about. Your card will simply be taken out of this file, that day, and you may proceed. Your application to vote — that slip of paper you signed when you first entered the Opera House — will be your pass to enter the voting booth. An election inspector will lake yopr application from you, before you enter the booth, and will write your name into the poll book. The poll book is a record of the names of every, per son who voted on a particular Razor’s Edge^jP HAIRDESIGNERS NERS BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS October 28 - Farm Credit Conference, Kellogg Center, Michigan State University. October 30 - Fair Superintendents’ meeting, 7 p.m., Com­ munity Building, Hastings. October 30 - Tax Proposals Informational Meeting, 8 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. November 1 - Good & Dawson Club Calf Sale, Noon, Fred Good Farm, Charlotte. November 8 -' Harwood Farm Club Calf Sale, Ionia. November 10 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 8 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. November 12 - 4-H Adult & Teen Saddle Leaders Meeting, Election of Officers, 7:30 p.m., Extension office. November 13- Fair Board Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension office. November 14 - Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. November 19 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m.. Extension office November 28 - Hereford & Shorthorn Club Calf Sale, Lake Odessa. November 28 - Beef Rate-of-Gain Weigh-In. November 29 - Thumb Breeders Club Calf Sale, Noon, Sandusky. December 1 - 4-H Christmas Tree Sales start. Courthouse lawn, Hastings. Keep your oil, send us the barrels. If you re looking for an intelligent alternative Io expensive space heatersand rising fuel costs Enderes Tool Company has the answer 4 Pc. Kit Just attach an Enderes barrel stove kit to a standard 30or 55-gallon barrel and you have** an economical wood-burning heater The kii comes complete with 1 dour and frame one 6 stove pipe collar i round I one pan heavy duly legs and the 20 nuts and bolts needed foi assembly Suc h oplions as .19 I? llotplafe , 4S| „„„ qr.iti- 6 damper and wire sprint) handle let y,,u < ustoniirc y< iur barn-1 stove to meet your needs nxn ASHVILLE UXl HARDWARE£ >> sportingg/ $5495 1/ V/ 105 S. Main, Nashville, Michigan 49073 �The Maple Volley News. Nashville Wednesday. October 29. I960 — Pope 1) How the tax proposals will affect area farmers — By Allen Kriiek, Extension Director Bikers earn $876 for St. Jude Ten Maple Valley area cyclists chalked up a total of 205 miles on a rainy Saturday morning, Oct. 11, to earn $800 in donor pledges to aid St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Photographed Wednesday were some of the super bikers who participated in the event. Front row, from left, ore Holly Taylor and Jenny Mittelstaedt. Back row: Angie Smith, Nicole Kipp, Lori Smith Smith, Jody Garrett and Naki Histead. Missing from the photo ore Hope Christie, Glen Sebastian, Lee Kienutske, Kathy Gibbs and Barb Gurd, who cycled an amazing 40 miles. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Co-chairpersons Ann Taylor and Jan Mittelstaedt of Nashville again would like to thank the bikers who participated in the October 11 “Wheels for Life” Bike-AThon and the Maple Valley area residents who spon­ sored the bikers. Thanks to these combined efforts, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn, will have an additional $876 to work with. As previously announced, Barb Gurd rode the greatest distance, tallying 40 miles. She was awarded a frisbee from Nashville Hardware for her accomplishment. Congratulations to Naki Histed for turning in the most money in the event. The fourth grader rode 22 miles and collected $181 for the hospital. St. Judes is pleased with all the bikers’ performances. The following cyclists will be awarded backpacks for turning in over $75 each: Naki Histed, Barb Gurd, Lee Kienutske, Nicole Kipp. Kathy Gibbs, Lori Smith and Glenn Sebastian. T-shirts will be awarded to Hope Christie and Angie Smith for turning in $25 each. Prizes from Nashville Hardware and Kelley’s Nashville’s United Way short of goal! Only 50 percent of Nash­ ville’s 1981 United Way goal Fire Up for Spirit with A real sizzler op the trail Looking for a little glitter, a lot of style and power? Look att Sportfire for 1981. Under the hood is a tan-cooled 440 Fireburst™ engine with heavy-duty crankshaft and large bearings to give you reliability. CDI gives you "right Variety Store will be awarded to bikers in the local event But the real award will go Io (he children at St. Judes, as the money earned by Maple Valley youngsters may help save a child's life. Thanks Io all bikers, parents, sponsors and area merchants for making the event so successful. Looking forward Io the 1981 “Wheels for'Life” Bike-A-Thon! now" starts, disc brakes, "right now" stops. Long-travel slide-rail suspension and sport seat soak up rough bumps on the trail. With rally graphics and a sleek chrome package. Add a Sportfire to your arsenal today Nothing Runs Like a Deere G.W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, ML 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 of $2,000 had been reached by October 25, the date set earlier as a windup for the local drive. The Nashville campaign started October 1. Campaign manager Illa Steward said Saturday that some of the local solicitors had not yet turned in their collections and that is ex­ pected to bring the total closer Io the goal. However, Mrs. Steward feels that some persons may have been missed in the door-to-door canvass by (he volunteers. Those who were missed but who wish to contribute to the United Way may phone Geneva Brumm, treasurer of the Nashville organization. Arrangements will be made to pick up donations from anyone who will notify Mrs. Brumm or any of the other local volunteers. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION ADS CARDOF THANKS The Vermontville Little League Football would like to thank Tom Joostberns and the paramedics for bringing the ambulance to all of the home football games. Their help was greatly apap­ preciated. We also wish to thank the community in their support t o t he boys by buyi ng the cheese and sausage. Thanks Io one and all. Dale Collier, Pres. Dale Fisher, Co-Pres. Barb Dickinson, Sec. County The November, 1980, Michigan Ballot will contain three property tax proposals (Proposal A — SmitbBullard Proposal Amendment; Proposal C — Executive Legislative Coalition Proposal and Proposal D — Tisch Tax Cut Amendment) of concern to Michigan farmers. Since Michigan farmers paid 131.8 million dollars in property taxes in 1978, passage of any of the three proposals would have an impact upon taxes paid by farmers. Dr. Ralph Hepp, Extension Specialist at Michigan State University has analyzed the impact of the three property tax proposals on Michigan farmers. A summary of his analysis is printed below. Michigan farmers currently have the alter­ native to participate in P.A.116, Farmland and Open Space Preservation Act, which provides more property tax relief without the corresponding increase in other taxes than any of the proposed property tax amendments. Farmers who currently do not participate in P.A.116 need to evaluate for their situation whether current options for property tax relief are more ad­ vantageous than the proposals to be decided in the November, 1980, general election. For the average farm, this analysis shows a tax advantage with the current tax system for farmers. Without the P.A.116 credit, Michigan farmers would receive a 9.2 percent tax reduction under the Tisch proposal, a slight tax reduction under the Coalition proposal and an increase in total tax obligation for the Smith - Bullard proposal. Property tax relief under the proposals are tempered by the increases in income. Self­ employment and sales taxes and a loss in the homestead property tax credit. Whether the marginal savings in taxes (9.2 percent) and a 6-10 of one percent savings in total production expenses is worth considering for far­ mers under the Tisch proposal depends upon how farmers evaluate the loss of government services at the state and local level and the likely increase in fees paid if farmers desired to purchase the lost services. The majority of Michigan farmland is currently owned byr operating farmers and retired farmers. Generally farmers agree that farmland should be owned by farmers rather than investors. But farmland is an excellent investment for foreign and nonfarm investors. Since the Tisch and Smith-Bullard proposals provide significant property tax cuts, investors would be attracted to pur­ chasing Michigan farmland because the yearly cash flow requirenyents to own Conf, next page — MESSAGE TO THE VOTERS OF MAPLE GROVE & CASTLETON TWPS. ... Commissioner District No. 7 On November fourth, you will have an opportunity to vote to change county commissioner. At the present time the county planning and zoning are very hostile against any var­ iance to allow mobile homes in Barry County. As the present cost of new homes are not within the means, of newly mar­ ried couples or, elderly retired people, thus restrictions on mobile homes should be liberalized. The County Board of Commissioners have this authority and responsibility and have not done so. What we have now is creeping socialism that only leads to communism. Vote for a change ... WILLIAM SCHANTZ — COUNTY COMMISSIONER — Paid for by the Committee to elect William Schantz Route 3, Maple Grove Rd., Nashville ES PROPOSALSmith-Bullard A Tax Shift Bl wer Drinking Age O I ' Legislative-Executive Tax Shift | j j | Q E। G TISCH | Tax increase for Prison Construction I Allows Change in Legislative Immunity Allows Appointment of Lt. Governor Republican j I j I �Th* Mopl* Volley News, Noshville, Wednesday October 29. 1980 — Page 12 STUDENT FITNESS - The fourth phase of a program for monitoring fitness levels of students in Michigan schools is now in operation. The primary purpose of the program — the brainchild of the Michigan Council on Physical Fitness and Health — is to helpstudents establish and maintain good fitness and health habits early in life. IMMUNIZATION LEGISLATION Governor Milliken recently signed into law a bill that will allow school authorities to require students in any grade to receive im­ munization shots to protect against spreading disease. Before the signing, school authorities could refuse entrance on grounds of insufficient immunization only to children entering school for the first time. HOSPICE STANDARDS Governor Millken signed legislation a few weeks ago to establish standards of quality for care in Michigan hospices. A hospice is a health care program for the terminally ill, combining services to meet the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the individual and his or her family. GRIM ECONOMY - The amount of money withheld from paychecks for state income taxes dropped 3.6 percent in September compared to the same month a year ago. In FOR SALE: The Village of Vermontville has for sale a 1965 Dodge dump truck, 500 series, by bid only. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 1980. We reserve the right to reject any or all bids. VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL addition, sales taxes fell 5.6 percent in September. State officials hope October is I he month we turn the corner EFFICIENCY PAYS - Nine. Michigan state employees have saved taxpayers more than a quarter million dollars a year by suggest ing ways to improve efficiency in government . Six of the nine suggesters received the maxiumum $1,000 reward in the state’s Suggestion Award Program, which was passed by the Legislature in 1978. DRINKING DRIVERS - A study released recently by a pair of University of Michigan researchers indicates that between 1972 and 1978, when the legal drinking age was 18, alcohol-related accidents involving young adults rose dramatically. From 1978, when the limit was raised again to 21, to the present, the number of accidents involving young drivers who had been drinking sharply declined. INDIAN FISHING - Negotiations between the state, U.S. Department of Interior and two Michigan Indian tribes appear to be going well, and we may soon see a resolution of the 10-year-old dispute over the use of Great Lakes waters. Commercial fishermen argue that the Indians are depleting the supply of lake trout by "indiscriminate” practices; the Indians say they have treaty rights to fish, and contend that it’s too costly to change their present fishing methods. Save! on home heating Not long ago home heating energy was considered cheap and abundant. Much was wasted, camouflaged as convenience. Now it is known that existing energy supplies are limited, and every person who pays a heating bill knows fuel is no longer cheap. Alternative home heating energy sources was the subject of a Energy Efficient Homes Tour, sponsored by the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service. Over one-hundred people ’ toured homes utilizing solar, wind and wood energy. Free informational bulletins from Michigan State University, that were distributed on the tour, are available at the Cooperative Extension Service Office. 'The in- — ATTENTION — NASHVILLE GARBAGE CUSTOMERS The new residential refuse collection contract has been approved by the Nashville Village Council effective November 1,1980. Hastings Sanitary Service will now be handling billing and collection of customer service fees as follows: 1 can or 2 bags (20 gal. can) 2 cans or 4 bags (20 gal. can) 3 cans or 6 bags (20 gal. can) $3.75 per month $5.75 per month *7.75 per month *2.00 for each additional can or its equivalent. Amount to be determined by Contractor or its representative who's determination shall be final. Hastings Sanitary Service shall bill each customer quarterly (every 3 months) in advance. The statement will be payable within 15 days of receiving statement, or the statement will be considered delinquent at which time service may be discontinued at Contractors option. SENIOR CITIZENS CLAUSE — Senior citizens who collect no more than 1 can or 1-20 gal. bag of refuse per week shall be charged a rate of $2.50 per month, jf over 1 can or bag per week, senior citizens shall be charged regular rate of above prices APARTMENT HOUSES — It shall be the Landowners responsibility to pay for refuse service of any apartment that has two (2) or more rooms of a house set apart on lodging lodging. Each apartment or dwelling will be charged on of the above regular rates. THE CONTRACT SHALL BE FOR A 5 YEAR PERIOD The contract may be reviewed each year beginning after the first year, if deemed necessary by the Contractor, for the sole purpose of rate changes regarding residential rates only. Any increase of rates shall be open for negotiation between the Villag e Council and the Contractor before a new rate can be in effect. Any delinquent bills incurred before November 1, 1980 are payable at the Village Hall in Nashville. For further information contact Hastings Sanitary Service .. 945-4493 formation covers a variety of topics including: Wood­ stoves, Weather Proofing Your Home, Earth Covered Homes, Solar Energy, and Wind Power. Persons interested1 in obtaining copies of the. free bulletins are invited to visit the Extension office, located at 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Proposals — from page 11 Michigan farmland would be reduced. A significant in­ crease in Michigan farmland prices would be one result of passage of the Tisch and Smith-Bullard tax proposals. Increased land prices would make it more difficult for younger farmers to get established in farming and commercial family farmers to purchase additional land. The increased competition by investors for Michigan farmland would defeat farmers objective of owning their own land. The Smith Bullard proposal allows a reduction in the millage rate to 24.5 mills on family owned and operated farms and a maximum 55 mills on farms not operatedby the owner. Since approximately 30 percent of Michigan’s far­ mland is owned by landlords who do not operate the land and approximately 90 per­ cent of the rented land is owned by retired farmers or their spouses, former far­ mers have the potential for increased property taxes. Retired ’ farmers who rent their land to operating farmers generally have relatively low incomes and are not able to allocate limited disposable income for increased property taxes. Retired farmers who have household income below $9,000 would not be affected by the higher millage rate because the homestead property tax credit would rebate the increase property tax obligation. However, retired farmers who are obtaining the maximum $1,200 homestead property tax credit could expect an increase in property taxes. Persons interested in Dr. Hepp’s detailed analysis may request Agricultural Economics Staff Paper No. 80-68 from the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office. PEOPLE WHO FILE BANKRUPTCY, are honest and hardworking like you. If you need this help, call today. Only $350. Attorney Covert 344-1602. October $300. (10-28) Obituaries Grace E. Welker DELTON — Mrs. Grace E. Welker, 85, of 2811W. Osborn Road, formerly of Nashville, died Saturday, October 18, 1980 at her home. She was born in Sunfield on March 31, 1895, the daughter of George and Edith (Smith) Hecker. She married Grover Welker on August 29, 1915 in Maple Grove Township. Mrs. Welker is survived by her husband, Grover; two sons, Loyn of Nashville and Vivian of Pontiac; three daughters, Mrs. Zora Guigar of Pontiac, Mrs. Faith Greer of Delton and Miss Dawn Welker of Caro; thirteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiating. Burial will- be in Wilcox Cemtery. Marcus R. Shapley NASHVILLE — Mr. Marcus R. Shapley, 72, of 5633 Barryville • Road, died Sunday, October 19, 1980, at Barry .County Medical Care Facility where he had been a patient one week. He was born August 13, 1908 in Bellevue, the son of George and Myrtle (DeForrest) Shapley. He married Ellen Day on October 16, 1930 in Tiffany, Ohio. He farmed in Barry County and was employed by Bradford White in Mid­ dleville for twenty-eight years, retiring in 1969. He was a member of the Barry County Farm Bureau. Mr. Shapley is survived by his wife, Ellen; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Joan) Spitzer; three sons, Robert of Lake Odessa, Donald of Haines City, Florida, and James of Hastings; eight grand­ children; seven great­ grandchildren; one brother, Fred of Bellevue; three sisters, Mrs. Pauline Gibbs of Eaton Rapids, Mrs. Lauren LaClear of Battle Creek, and Mrs. Margaret Reid of Grand Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Wednesday, October 22, from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville with Rev. David Johnston officiating. Burial will be in Wilcox Cemetery. Tammy Lynn Hood NASHVILLE Tammy Lynn Hood, 2 year old daughter of Richard and Mary (Morehouse) Hood, Sr. of 6925 Assyria Road, died at her home on October 17,1980. She was born October 30, 1977 in Charlotte, Michigan. Tammy is survived by her parents; two brothers, Richard Jr., and Raymond; two sisters, Stacy and Karen, all at home; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Hood of Charlotte; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Morehouse of Vermontville;- and her maternal greatgrandmother, Mrs. Velma Johnson of Bellevue. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 20, from the- Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Gary Cowall officiated. Burial was in Kalamo Cemetery. NASHVILLE RESIDENTS For the month of November and Decem­ the regular scheduled meetings of the Nashville Village Council will be held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. ber, 1980 ONLY, SUSAN M. CORKWELL VILLAGE CLERK Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS ' BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) i|i | Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 29, 1980 — Page 13 Bookmark, design winners receive prizes Proudly displaying poster painting sets they won last week in a bookmark design contest are four youngsters at Fuller Street School. Grand Prize winners in the event sponsored by the Friends of Putnam Public Library are, from left': Kathy Morgan, Kindergarten; Cody Mattson, 4th grade; Tony Eye, 1st grade; and Paul Lingoes, 2nd grade. Absent was Heather Sullivan, 3rd grade grand prize winner. Some 40 children won prizes or ribbons in the contest to design original bookmarks. There were 259 entries from Fuller School. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) FOR SALE by Owner!! 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Rick’s Disposal 4002 W. Gun Lake Rd., Hastings, Mi. 49058 ‘One can equals 2 plastic bags Immunization clinics in three locations Have your ninth grade students had their tetanus and diphtheria booster? Has your child entering kindergarten this fall had t^is her required im­ munizations? Do you have a new baby in the family who needs to start his - her DPT and Polio series? Are you sure youf other children are caught up to date? If not, please see your family physician or attend Health Department Im­ munization Clinics at the. following locations and dates: Monday, November 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Barry Eaton District Health Department, 220 W. Court Street, Hastings. Wednesday, November 5 from 8:30a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Barry Eaton District Health Department, 528 Beech Street, Charlotte. Wednesday, November 12 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church on M-100, one block north of Saginaw in Grand Ledge. Wolpe to visit Woodland-Nashville on Saturday Third District Democratic Congressman Howard Wolpe will bring a campaign car caravan to Woodland and Nashville on Saturday as part of a cross-county tour. Wolpe will be in Woodland from 2-2:30 p.m., then move to Nashville’s business district from 2:45-3:30 p.m. Wolpe’s challenger, Republican Jim Gilmore, also is expected to greet Nashville voters Saturday afternoon. QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES. Our office specializes in divorce work. Only $350. Call Atty. Roger Covert 344-1602. October only $300. (10-28) by Susan Hinckley Prizes were awarded Friday at Fuller Street School to top winners in a recent bookmark design contest sponsored 'by the Friends of Putnam Public Library. Awards were announced by Pam White, FOL member and contest chairman, at a general assembly in the school gymnasium. There were a total of 259 entries in the contest, with 13 out of 15 classes at Fuller Street School participating. One Grand Prize winner from each grade, kinjdergarten through fourth, was named. Those five children received a poster painting set as an award. They were: Kathy Morgan, kindergarten; Tony Eye, first grade; Paul Lingoes, second grade; Heather Sullivan,third grade; and Cody Mattson, fourth grade. First prize winners were also named from each class~ and they were awarded crayons or pens. In the Honorable Mention category, the youngsters were awarded ribbons. Judges of the children’s work on the bookmark design were Mrs. Carla Travoli, Mrs. Nan Crafts and Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch, all from the Woman’s Literary Club. Receiving awards and ribbons Friday were: Kindergarten — Grand Prize, Kathy Morgan; 1st Prize, Timmy Boise; 1st Prize, Buckley Eye. First Grade Grand Prize, Tony Eye; 1st Prize, Craig Swanson; 1st Prize, Scott Armour. Second Grade Grand Prize, Paul Lingoes; 1st Prize, Joshua Clifford;' 1st Prize, David Lamance; 1st Prize, Lisa Long. Third Grade Grand Prize, Heather Sullivan; 1st Prize, Keith Metz; 1st Prize, Lydia Moccardine; 1st Prize, Heather Hawkins. Fourth Grade Grand Prize, Cody Mattson; 1st Prize, Jody Garrett; list Prize, Wesley Wilkins; 1st Prize, William Gatchell. Honorable Mention: A.M. Kindergarten Darcy Schantz, Mindy Shoup and Tim Priddy. P.M. Kindergarten - Cassie Appleman, Renee Rosin. 1st Grade Tracy Teneyck, Janet Boldrey. 1st Grade Chris Mudry, Tina Royal and Dynamite with a short fuse. Take a little unfair advantage this winter. Light the fuse on an El Tigre 5000, and let 'em eat snow. This free air phenomenon has 500 cc's of 2-cylinder muscle, plus all the quality breeding of a high purrrfonrance Cat. This is the "next year" yoi. waited for. C'mon in and deal on an El Tigre 5000. e you uy Little League newsNashville Little League Football4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders will have their banquet October 29 at 6 p.m. at the Maple Valley High School cafeteria. Please bring a meat dish, a dish to pass and your own table service. Drinks will be furnished. Angie Scott. 2nd Grade Michelle Heaton, Andrea Gardner. 2nd Grade - Ronda Faulkner, Emily Butler, Kevin Cheeseman. 2nd Grade - Ryan Rosin, Kirstin Reid, Jody DeGroot. 3rd Grade - Jill Linger, Jason D’Onofrio. 3rd Grade Jennifer Thornton, Kristen Brzycki, Angie Bahs. 3rd Grade Christy Bennett, Kevin Pixley, Matilde Walliczee. 4th Grade - Tracy DeGroot, Shelly Lynn Feltner. 4th Grade - Delana Dunn, Michael Cheeseman, Tanya Tilly. 4th Grade Faith Schilz, .Jennifer Robatham, and Matt Ben­ der. • ec nobody asks why. Bob’s Service Shop 610 Wellman Rd., Nashville, Michigan Phone 852-9377 Community Events . . CLOSE-OUT on all... RECORDS and TAPES 25% QFF Regular Price ... CIDER and Homemade DONUTS Try our ...ON SPECIAL!! Carl’s Ad Deadline — Bring ads to Carl’s NO later than Thursday noon — to assure getting them in paper! •-Your Friendly Spartan Store, Reed St. in Nashville CARL'S Super Market Monday - Saturday 8a.m. to 8 p.m. —- Sundays from 9a.m. to 3p.m. �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Wednesday. October 29, 1980 — Page 14 Sports Lions lose title hopes Valley girls lost (heir with 16 seconds left. Carsori grasp on the sole possession dribbled to their end of the of second place in the Tri­ court and made 3 attempts Central conference by losing for a lay-up before Lori to Saranac on Thursday 41­ Decker caught the rebound 35. and was fouled. The game The Lions kept pace with ended with the score still at the conference race on 45-43. Tuesday by defeating an Diane Cook scored 8 of her aggressive Carson City 10 points in the first quarter. Crystal team at Carson City, Teammate Lori Decker 45-43. netted 6 points and Melissa After trailing 12-11 at the Coffman 17. end of the first quarter, the Thursday’s heartbreaking Lions regained the lead 22-19 loss to Saranac dropped by the half. Valley into a tie with the The third quarter brought Redskins with 2 Losses. foul trouble for Diane Cook, Lakeview leads the league who collected her fourth, and with a perfect record. Kris Sample who fouled out. The visiting Redskins Carson City finally caught gained their winning ad­ the Lions with 2:01 left in the vanage with w - first rs vantage a 21-5 third quarter and remained quarter score. The Redskins tied at 32 by the end of that 6’0” center Martha Srriith period. Melissa Coffman scored 10 of her total 16 kept the Lions alive by points in the opening blitz. scoring 8 of her teams’ 10 But Valley kept chipping third quarter points. away partly on the strength The scoring difference of Lori Decker’s 11 rebounds. came in the fourth quarter. Though trailing 28-12 by Melanie Rogers scored 6 of her game total 9 points in the fourth quarter and with teammate Lori Decker managed to keep the Lions ahead. Carson City came to within 2,45-43 with at the free-throw The Maple Valley crossline with 1 minute left to country team managed a play. When Valley failed to slim victory over Lakewood convert at the charity stripe to finish out their dual season the half, the Lions kept coming in the third quarter. Valley forced 10 Redskin turnovers in that period but could only score on 4 of those mistakes. The gap was narrowed to 34-23 by the end of that quarter. With 3:25 remaining, the Lions had fought all the way back to a 36-33 deficit. Lori Decker’s 2 free-throws kept Valley behind by 3, 38-35, with 2:30 to go. But the Valley offense ran out of steam and despite Saranac errors the Lions were unable to score. Final score Saranac 41 Valley 35. Saranac defense held Valley, scoring leader Melissa Coffman to 3 points; Candace Mater scored 4; Kris Sample, 6; Diane Cook and Lori Decker each scored 10 points. Valley takes on league leader Lakeview at Lake view on Tuesday. Valley cross country edges Lakewood 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 WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29,30&31. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, VILLAGE CLERK Mullion Inside cornet 8 10 Stool IlCasing TIME TO REMODEL for the Holidays Over 20 Different Panels IN STOCK- . $“4T 49 end To Choose From.. up HOMETOWN with a 6-2 record. The score was Lakewood 28 - Maple Valley 27. The course took its toll on the Lions team seeing many of the Harriers slipping and falling while trying to take muddy curves. Taking places for the Lions were-Dan Halsey, second; Dan Hoffman, third; Randy Beachnau, fourth; Mike Trumble, eighth; running a super race, John Mater, tenth; Tim Tobias, twelfth; and Scott Aldaffer, nineteenth. Marty Smith the jr. high runner moved through the course with a time of 23:34 (a very- good time for jr. high). Brenda Browne, April Browne, Staci Hill and Denice Gardner all ran well for the Lady Lions. The Lions finish out thier season at Regionals Saturday, Oct. 25 and T.C.A.A. Tuesday, Oct. 28th. JV girls heat Saranac The J.V. girls put it together to beat Saranac last night by a score of 23-15. The girls worked together well for balanced scoring and rebounding. High scorer was Jennie Filter with 7, andColleen Hoffman had' 4. Tammi Tobias had 6 rebounds. Good game, girls! On October 21, the J.V. girls lost to Carson City by a score of 25-22. high scorer was Denise Snowden with 10. Action-Ads LUMBER YARD STORM WINDOWS AND DOORS: Order now! HOMETOWN LUMBER, 852-0882. (11-4) DELIVERING-PLANNING ESTIMATING-SAVING SPECIAL PRICES on new Moto-Ski snowmobiles. Wheeler Marine, Nashville. YOUR FULL SERVICE Call and Compare...852-O882 n^Nashville -1 block East on the tracks’ Melissa Coffman fires a short jump shot for the Maple Valley Lions in their loss to Saranac on Thursday, Oct. 23. Reminderphoto) NEEDED: Someone to finish painting nursery school. 726-1254, Vermontville. Maple Valley's Tracy Symonds fires from the side over Martha Smith (54) of Saranac. Maple Valley lost to Saranac 41-35. (Reminder photo) �The Maple Volley News, Nashville. Wednesday, October 29. 1980 — Poge 15 Area community forum to hear senior citizens' needs M.V. slips by Central Montcalm Maple Valley evened their record at 4-4 by slipping past Central Montcalm, 24-21, Friday on a muddy field in Nashville. The water had a hand in 5 Maple Valley turnovers, but the Lions held on enough to gain the victory. Lion quarterback Mike Kelly scored 2 touchdowns, a 2 point conversion, and passed for a conversion as well in leading Maple Valley Io a 22-9 lead. Lion coach Dan Watson praised the work of Terry Pierce on defense. ‘‘He made several key plays,” Watson said. “He just seemed to be where the ball was and tipped passes, made saving tackles, he did it all.” Kelly started things off in the first quarter by scoring on a quarterback sneak. Jeff Christianson set up the 2 yard sneak by returning the opening kick off 78 yards. Kelly also got the 2 point conversion. Mark Sutfin score his first touchdown of the year for the Lions when he went over from the 2 yard line later in the first quarter. Central Montcalm got on the scoreboard early in the second quarter when quarterback Al Adams hit Walt Simons with a 32 yard touchdown strike. Maple Valley answsered with Kelly scoring his second touchdown on a sneak. Tom Brooke added the 2 point conversion and the Lions led 22-6. Central Montcalm struck just before half when Jeff Hill booted a 34 yard field goal. Central Montcalm moved within 7 points in the third quarter on a 5 yard run by Tony Walcutt. A pass at­ tempt for the conversion that flew out of the end zone cost them moving any closer. In the fourth quarter Adams rambled 15 yards to paydirton an option play and the score was 22-21. But Central Montcalm failed on a pass for the conversion again and the Lions held a slim 1 point lead. The Lions could not move the ball so they punted and put Central Montcalm on their 3 yard line. Adams rolled out to pass and went back into the end zone. Maple Valley rushers forced him out of the pocket and Adams threw the ball away. Officials called him for in­ tentional grounding and awarded the Lions a safety and much needed breathing room. Adams hit on 6 of 20 passes for 129 yards, and Central Montcalm rushed for 118 yards. Maple Valley in comparison, rushed for 241 yards, and Kelly was 2 of 8 passing for 20 yards. Brooke was the leading rusher for the Lions with 155 yards on 24 carries. The Lions host Olivet this Friday to wind up their season. M.V. JV’s 20, Central Montcalm 6 The junior varsity became the Tri-Central Conference league champions by defeating Central Montcalm 20 to 6. The j.v.s gained 241 yards rushing and 150 yards passing. The touchdowns were scored on a 20 yard run by Dan Keech, Tony Reid on a 10 yard run and 1 60 yard screen pass from Randy Joostberns to Ernie Wright. The only extra point was scored on a pass from Randy Joostberns to Tony Dunkelburger. Catching passes for Jhe Lions were Ernie Wright, Pete Koetje, Dennis Gardner, Dan'Keech and Tony Dunkelburger. Leading rushers for Maple Valley were Tony Reid, 97 yards in 16 carries; Dan Keech, 63 yards in 9 carries; and Marty Martin, 33 yards in 4 carries. Leading defensive players were Jpn Granger, 9 tackles; Tony Dunkleburger, Marty Martin and Tony Reid each 8 recording tackles. Recovering fumbles for Maple Valley were Jim Yost, Dale Montague and Ernie Wright. The offensive line of Pete Koetje, Dennis Gardner, Robbie Franks; Jon Granger, Ron Mapes, Jeff Garber, Dale Montague, Jim Yost and Tony Dunkelburger did an outstanding job. The J.V.s record' is now 7 wins, 0 losses and 1 tie. They play at Olivet this Thursday at 7:00. Dan Halsey to compete in Cross Country state finals The Maple Valley Cross Country Team will be sen­ ding one Harrier to the State Finals in Clare November 1st. Dan Halsey with a 21st place finish at Regionals was good enough to qualify for the Finals Meet. Dan Hoffman just missed qualifying coming in 28th place. Other finishers for the Lions were Randy Beachnau 59th place, Mike Trumble 63rd place, Tim Tobias, 73rd place and Scott Aidoffer in 93rd place. The Lions finished in 10th place at Regionals. The teams overall dual record is 6-2 and they finished out the season Tuesday at Lakeview for the T.C.A.A. Cham­ pionship. MEMBER NeWpAlper Snowmobile season is coming 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. If you are a snowmobiler or wish to become one, you are invited to join the Drift Skippers Snowmobile Club and discover all the fun activities the group has planned for . the coming season. The welcome mat is out for old and new members and the club’s next meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. November 3 at the Drift Skippers clubhouse, located behind Nancy’s Beauty Shop in Ver­ montville. Regular meetings of the EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties OFFERING COMPLETE ... WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Dick Ewing - Owner 726-0088 WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612___________ club are held on the first Monday of the month. Club dues for the 1980-81 season are now due. For additional information about the club, contact any of the following members: Darwyn Sample, Robert Shumaker or Henry Cowell. Their telephone numbers are listed in the Vermontville directory. Galloping Troubadors elect new officers The Galloping Troubadors 4-H Saddle Club met October 7 at Darlene Hughes’ house. An election of officers was held. Those elected were: president, Linda Steinbrecher; vice president, Diane Andrews; secretary; Melissa Brenton; treasurer, Beccy Mater; flag leader, Brenda Sixberry; song leader, Shelley Cardemas. A short business meeting was held. Plans for a Halloween party are under, way. “The 1981 White House Conference on Aging, can have a major impact on government services available to Michigan’s senior citizens,” according Io Alfred James, director of Michigan Green Thumb, a federally funded senior community employment program. This upcoming conference will provide the opportunity to confront both short term and long range issues of concern to an aging society and make recom­ mendations to provide direction for responsive public actions. In preparation for this Ray & Sue Hinckley celebrate 25th anniversary Wednesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. -Ray Hin­ ckley to help them celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary were Mr. and Mrs. Don Hinckley, Ona Hinckley and Petie Latta, all of Nash­ ville. A lovely decorated cake and ice cream were served. Ray and Sue were married October 22, 1955, in the Zion Lutheran Church near Woodland. 4-H shooting sports meeting Anyone interested in the’ 4­ H hunter safety and shooting sports projects will want to attend a planning meeting to be held Saturday, November 1, from 9-11 a.m. in the Auditorium of the 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Discussion will center around possible ac­ tivities for this project and plans for the 1980-81 4-H year. Present 4-H members and leaders, as well as anyone else interested in becoming involved, or sharing . ideas, are all welcome. 4-H leader training .By. Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent The Eaton County 4-H Program has scheduled two leader training meetings for Wednesday, October 29. The afternoon meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the evening meeting at 7:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the Cooperative Extension Service office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. All interested leaders are en­ couraged to bring their questions and concerns so they can be discussed. A short slide-tape will also be shown and leader packets will be available. Fall orientation sessions for NEW 4-H leaders have been scheduled for Tuesday, November 11 at the Cooperative Extension Service office, at 1:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Candy workshop There are still a few days left to pre-register for the candy workshop to be held Monday, November 10, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The workshop, sponsored by the 4-H Program of the Cooperative Extension Service, will be held in the Kardel Hall on the Charlotte fairgrounds. conference and as a way for the rural elderly to make (heir needs known, a series of community forums to address issues of concern to rural senior citizens will be sponsored by Michigan Green Thumb and held in rural communities across (he state. The opinions and results Of these meetings will be reported for discussion at the 1981 White House Conference on Aging. The Community Forum in this area will be held on November 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Bell Haven Senior Center, 41 Bell Haven, North State Road, Belding, Michigan. People of all ages and background are urged to attend. “The issues raised at these local forums will no doubt face every person in someway at sometime in their daily lives,” said Alfred James. In the past the rural elderly have been the most neglected of the elderly population, according to Mr. Leon Harper, associate executive director, 1981 White House Conference on Aging. These local forums can help insure that all local voices are heard in Washington, when decisions are made regarding services for America’s elder citizens. Vermontville news Mrs. Gladys Dean of Hastings and Mrs. Leta Nagle spent last Saturday with (heir sister, Mrs. Mildred Martin, at the Kiwanis Manor in Charlotte. Jennie and Caroline Boyd have their sister, Hilda Seaman, from Hayes - Green - Beach Hospital to visit them. Lois Myers of Kelly High­ way and her roommate, Carol Cook of Bismark Road, are back at home from Hayes - Green - Beech Hospital. Mrs. Mildred Page of Scipio Road, with a.broken ankle, is coming along just fine at Pennock Hospital at Hastings. Richard Shaw of West BLOW-IN INSULATION: $4.99 bag. Blower available. HOMETOWN LUMBER, 852-0882. (11-4) SPECIAL PRICES on new Kawasaki snowmobiles. Wheeler Marine. Nashville. FOR SALE: Good looking, comfortable to drive 1974 Ford LTD, air, power brakes, power steering, lakes regular gas, 84,000 miles, great condition. .566­ 8597, Sunfield, (tfn) SPECIAL PRICES on new Kawasaki snowmobiles. Wheeler Marine, Nashville. PHONE 945-9554 for Action Want-Ads Main has returned to work after weeks with a chipped ankle bone. Rev. David Fleming has returned home from the hospital. Also, George Firster of West 1st St. is at home. Mrs. Margaret Frith of Kelly Road is slowly im­ proving at Pennock Hospital and is now in Room 340. She is the mother of Lawrence Frith, our Postmaster, and a sister of Ruth Brigg and Olive Carey and sister-in-law of Frances and Mabie Shetenhelm. The Woman’s Club will meet Monday, Nov. 3 at the library, 7:30 p.m. The program will be “Happy Holidays” with Dorothy. Hughes. Blanche Minich of West Main is slowly improving at Barry County Medical Care Facility. Her sisters, Florence Kilpatrick and Dorothy Stall and husband, visited her Sunday af­ ternoon. Our Smypathy to Mr. Ruth Aldrich and Mrs. Nancy Ainsworth in their loss of a daughter and mother. Also tp Mrs. Richard Spitzer in the loss of her father, Marcus Shapley of Nashville. Their 50th an­ niversary was October 16th. And sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Morehouse for the death of their two year old granddaughter, Tammy Lynn Hood of Nash­ ville. HOMESTEADER by... Atlanta WOODBURNING FURNACES CHIMNEY SUPPLIES BLOCKS.. LINERS 2’ 8x8 8x12 3.15 3,50 *3.65 *5.00 “MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS” (517) 852-1900 South side of Nashville on M-66. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, October 29, 1980 — Page 16 no our we’re to save you food dollars! 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I LIMIT 1 W/COUPON AND 160 S. S. MAIN MAIN STREET STREET 160 VERMONTVILLE PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 । MAXWELL HOUSE r n i m A M W / cd P ON 2 U£B^vj LB. CAN ' J T .' .l. -1 EXPIRES "' w u roSATURDAY, s AND $7 .50 PURCHASE. It COUPON NOVEMBER 1, 1980.. I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-11-04.pdf 6f696b958ea8afc02e4d117ff08a7737 PDF Text Text SULK JtATtf PAID U.S. POSTAGE H****»8s. ¥ .ch gen Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Hastings, h>l. 49058 490&g PERMIT NO. 1 wLr vr j OonU H Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Vol. 108, No. 23 - Tuesday, November 4, 1980 Gilmore and Wolpe blitz Barry County, Monday In a last-minute campaign blitz of Barry County, Third District Congressman returned to Nashville Saturday afternoon. So did his challenger, Kalamazoo businessman James Gilmore. Both arrived with an en­ tourage of autos and vans carrying supporters who distributed literature up and down Main Street. It was a repeat appearance here for both candidates in the final swing of what has been called one of the liveliest Michigan congressional races on record. Saturday’s tight schedule gave either man little time to discuss issues, but folks on Nashville’s Main Street and in the local business places seemed pleased just to greet and shake hands with the two candidates, who arrived about an hour apart Other points visited in Barry County included Hickory Corners, Delton, Prairieville, Orangeville, Hastings, Freeport, Alto, and Woodland. After Saturday’s final glimpse of the candidates, the decision now is up to the Third District Voters. Tuesday will tell the tale of how successful the campaigns have been. Eaton County 4H’ers honored Candidate Jim Gilmore greets Gunda Pennock on Nashville's Main Street Saturday. Looking on is local campaign chairman George Frith. (Maple Valley ley News photos by Susan Hinckley) By Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent The 1980 4-H Leader Recognition Banquet was held on Saturday, October 25, at the 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Twohundred teen and adult leaders and special guests attended. Following the theme of 4-H ... 50 Years of Golden Op­ portunities, Mr. Don Shepard from Charlotte, spoke on 4-H fifty years ago. The 4-H Players group also presented a skit on belonging to 4-H. 4-H leaders of 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years received special recognition for their service to the 4-H program of Eaton County. Twenty leaders were recognized with the 5-year award of the Silver Clover. Receiving the 10 year award Cont. page 7 — Congressman Wolpe stopped at Nashville Auto & Farm Supply for a chat with proprietor Charles Andrus and employee Forrest Babcock. Fire claims three in Maple Grove Fire Sunday in this historic Maple Grove building brought death to Diana Harrington, her two-year-old son Jason and her sister, Marcia Fox. By Susan Hinckley An early Sunday morning fire in an historic Maple Grove building snuffed out the lives of three persons. Dead is 20-year-old Diana Harrington, her two-year-old son Jason, and Mrs. Harrington’s sister, Marcia Beth Fox, 11. The victims were found in a bedroom they shared in a second story apartment in the 3-unit apartment building, converted from a former century-old general store located about four miles southwest of Nash­ ville. Owner of the building is Mrs. Ruth Redmond Casler, a former Nashville area resident now of Hickory Corners. Escaping from the second floor apartment in which the victims died were Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fox, parents of Mrs. Harrington, and their teen-aged son. Four persons in a first floor apartment also escaped the blaze. They are Loretta and Bill Roberts, Jr. and children, Jeremy, 2, and Michelle, 9 months. The other first floor apartment was occupied by Barbara Redmond, but she was not home. The Nashville Fire Dept, received the fire call about 4:50 a.m. and found the building well-involved. The fire was spotted and reported by neighbors. Nashville firefighters remained on the scene until about 11:30 a.m. They were aided by tankers from Hastings, Woodland, Ver­ montville, Delton, Hickory Corners, and Johnstown Twp. fire departments. Cause of the fire is still under investigation. An officer from the state fire marshal’s office in Lansing was on the scene Sunday afternoon and was expected to return Monday morning to resume the investigation. A preliminary report in­ dicates the three probably died of smoke inhalation. There are also unconfirmed reports that Mrs. Harrington had escaped the building but returned to rescue the children. Maple Valley schools schedule budget hearing, Nov. 10 Seven persons escaped the rath of the blaze which left charred-interiors of the apartment units. . The fire that claimed three lives also did extensive damage to the interior of the building. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) Public hearing on the proposed 1980-81 general fund operating budget for the Maple Valley Schools will be held at the regular meeting of the board of education, Monday. November 10. The meeting will be held in the school administration building beginning at 7:00 p.m. Copies of the proposed budget are available at the office of the superintendent of schools. �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Wednesday, November 5, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News Nashville is making national news lately, thanks to Herb Andler, builder of Justin buggies at his Morgan horse farm of Guy Road, southwest of town. On the same day last week, we received in the mail two clippings of a recentlypublished United Press International story about Andler’s enterprise. One of the articles was sent by Mrs. Gerald (Gertrude Powers) Montgomery, local resident now of Boynton Beach, Florida, who spotted the story in the October 20 issue of the Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinal. The second clip­ ping came from Nashville native Mrs. Edythe (Hicks) Klinkner of Phoenix, Arizona, who ran across the account in the October 20 issue of her local newspaper, the Phoenix Republic. “We thought you might like this clipping ... to prove the notableness of our gallant little village,” wrote^-Mrs. Montgomery. In her letter from Phoenix, Mrs. Klinkner noted: “Perhaps Mr. Andler would like to know his en­ deavors there were in­ teresting enough to make news in a city this large and 2,000 miles distant.” The unidentified author of the UPI piece wrote that Andler had chucked a 6-year job at GM’s Fisher Body plant in Lansing for a life in the country, turning out “vehicles that will never waste a drop of gas or be accused ofpolluting the air.” The story noted that Andler may be Michigan’s only full­ time buggy builder. He is aided in the family operation by his wife, Roxie, and two sons. The Andlers, who frequently are seen traveling along Nashville street via horse and buggy, were the subject of a 1979 photo­ feature story by the Reminder, parent publication of the Maple Valley News. Mrs. Gunda Pennock of Nashville attended the October 25 wedding of her grandson, David Knowles of Gun Lake, to Tammy Willbur of Augusta. The ceremony at the Gull Lake Bible Church was followed by a reception in the church parlors. Later, David’s parents, Randy and Nancy Knowles hosted an informed gathering at their home at Gun Lake. Others from Nashville attending the wedding were Tim and Alice Boucher and Mrs. Clara Pennock. Five Nashville senior citizens journeyed to Hastings last Wednesday afternoon to join a group at the Hastings Commission on Aging site in a tribute to Merle Cooley of that city, who was one of the leading proponents in getting the COA nutrition program established there. Cooley received seven awards at the event, which was staged as a surprise to him. Various local and state officials, including State Rep. Don Stop at... little Country Corners 119 N. Main, Nashville for your ... • Fruits and • Cheeses • Baked Goods • Homemade • Convenience grocery items OPEN: Monday thru Friday 10 to 6; Saturday 9 to 5:30 Gilmer, participated in the ceremonies hm&riug Cooley . ^ashville Attending ffom^ashville were Mrs. 'ElizaL Emery, Mrs. Nellie Moon, Mrs. Elsie Ramsey, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Feme) Green. The Nashville Garden Club will meet Tuesday, November 4, at the Curtis Craft Center in Nashville. Tea committee for the 2 p.m. event is Mrs. Helen Kesler and Mrs. Clara Pufpaff, both of rural Nashville. The Nashville United Methodist Women will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, at the church Community House. Program will be the Thank Offering service. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville was a recent guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Marily Ramsey of Dowling, for a Sunday dinner honoring their son, Mark, who will celebrate his 22nd birthday on October 30. Others present for the event were Richard and Carol Ramsey and children of Battle Creek; Kathy Ramsey and Carol and Brian Jeffers, all of Grand Rapids. Ruth Ann Tyler of Freeport lost an astounding 17 pounds in one week to become the top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met for their weigh-in Monday at the Nashville Baptist Church. That ac­ complishment also made Ruth Ann the top monthly weight loss winner for Oc­ tober. She lost the 17 lbs. during her second week in the program. A Football Fest staged by the Senior High Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, November 8, at the Fuller St. field. The event will pit Freshmen and Seniors against a team comprised of Sophomores and Juniors. Hot chocolate and dunuts will be served following the game. A family roller-skating outing is planned by the Nashville Baptist Church on Tuesday, November 11, between 6:30 and 9 p.m. at the Adams Roller Rink in Charlotte. The Golden Agers of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet for a noon potluck dinner at the Community House on Friday, November 14. Appreciation for two recent Memories articles By Susan Hinckley came last week in (a letter from Kenneth A. Meade, a former local resident now of Franklin. The story of the early Nashville high school football teams and the ar­ ticle about the old Hosmer country school brought back many memories to Meade. In the fall of 1916, when he was a freshman in high school here, the last Nashville football team played that he recalls for some time. “Glen and Forest Smith, Dale Devine, Robert Townsend and Merle Vance were some of the students who played on that team,” wrote Meade. “World War I took in the USA the next spring and the first three I mentioned became soldiers soon after.” There was no football team at Nashville during the rest of Meade’s high school days (he graduated in 1921) and he said he did not remember when the sport was resumed. Professor H. L. Rockwood was coach of the 1916 football team. (Superintendant of Schools when the war came, he became Battalion Major and Commander of Nashville’s Company No. 6, Michigan State Troops, commonly called the Home Guard.) “Not much money was allocated to athletics in the school budgets of that era,” observed Meade. “I did enjoy watching the game which was new to me, a farm boy.” In the Hosmer school story, Kenneth A. Meade recalled several of the family names: Titmarsh, Bass, Snore, Bachelor and Hosmer. He also remem­ bered the Mater family and offered the following ad­ dition. “You mention the Maters and their sons John and Elmer,” wrote Meade. “They had a brother Stephen who later married my mother’s sister Bertha Robinson. Possibly he could have been in the picture too as he would have been in his teens at the time the photo was taken (in 1887).” Thanks to Mr. Meade for sharing his memories with us. * A recent Sunday dinner guest at the home of Fred and Marguerite Ackett of Nashville was her sister, Mrs. Marian Dean of Charlotte. Mrs. Lucy Gillaspie of Vermontville was honored at the Nashville Steak House last Wednesday with a birthday lunch attended by Naomi Watson of Nashville; Ruth Ann King of Bellevue; Bernice Conklin,. Donna Rodgers and Jewell Quick, all of Bristol Lake near Dowling; and Marjory Guidett of Battle Creek. Later, the ladies all called on Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hawblitz and children, Kim and Terese, were Sunday evening callers on his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tegel of Nashville had as recent houseguests his nephew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parizon of Detroit. Will Suntken of Nashville is still confined to Community Hospital in Battle Creek at the time of this report, and it was not known how much longer he would remain there. Will un­ derwent recent throat surgery and had expected to be home by now. Remember to cheer him with a card or call. The address is 183 West St., 49017. Rev. Leonard Putnam of Nashville was quite ill and confined to bed at home all of last week, suffering a glandular infection involving the ear and throat. By Friday, he was showing improvement and hoped to be back in circulation shortly. Wednesday dinner guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch of Nashville were her four cousins, the former Mead sisters of Nashville. They are: Mrs. Laurah Gaskill and Mrs. Effa Purdy of Detroit, and Mrs. Glenna Averbach and Mrs. Lena Saline, both of Prescott, Arizona. The ladies are all former residents, having grown up in Nashville. Their family home was the present-day Adolph Douse residence on North Main. While in Nashville, the visitors also called on another cousin, Mrs. Elsie Cogswell. EATON FEDERAL Savings & Loan will be CLOSED for Veterans Day... November 11th AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville North State, Nashville 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday Mass ..9:30 a.m. A.M. Worship.. 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road Holy Day Masses Sunday School.. 11 a.m.. ('A mile East of M-66,5 miles south of Nashville) celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday School .. 10 a.m. the evening before Sunday.............. 6 p.m. . Morning Service . 11 a.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI Bible Study Thur... 8 p.m Sun. A.M. Worship. .9:15 Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:15 Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Evening Service ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7:30 p.m. ASSEMDLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ... 11 Evening Worship .. 7 Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting... 7 a.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville E. State Road, Nashville REV. J. G. BOOMER Evening Service .. 7 p.m. PASTOR AAARVIN POTTER Sunday School ... 10 a.m.Sunday School ... 10 a.m. Sunday School.. 9:45 a.m. Church School ..... 9:30 a.m. Sunday: : Sunday: AM Service........... 11 a.m. a.m. Church Worship ..11 a.m.A.M. Worship ... 11 a.m.Morning Worship. 11 a.m. PM Service............. 7 p.m. p.m (Nursery Care Available) P.M. worship......... 7 p.m. Evening Worship .. 7 p.m. .Wed. Service.......... 7 p.m. Fellowship Time After Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT p.m. Worship. Worship................... 7 p.m. Assistant...Don Roscoe Prayer Meeting ... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. DAVE FLEMING 219 Washington St., Nashville CHURCH OFTHENAZARENE REV. LEONARD PUTNAM 110 South Main, Vermontville TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Sun. School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Youth Service . .6 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting. 7 p.m. REV. PAUL L. BOGER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Congratulations to Brad and Debbie Wyant of Climax and the birth of their first child, a 7 lb. 15 oz. boy who arrived October 23 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. The young man has been named Bradley James. Proud new first-time grandparents are Gene and Bonnie Wyant, former local residents now of Riverton, Wyoming. Maternal grand­ parents are Dick and June Carlson of Pontiac. Great­ grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dahm of Nash­ ville; Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Elizabeth Wyant) Jewell of Elberta, Michigan and Bradenton, Florida; and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hodges of Paducah, Kentucky. Brad Wyant is a former local boy, having graduated from MVHS in 1972 and from Western Michigan University in 1976. He is now an elementary teacher at. Climax-Scotts schools and also coaches various sports there. The Cloverleaf Class will meet Thursday, November 6, at the United Methodist Community House for a noon potluck dinner. Bring table service and a dish to pass. Husbands and guests are welcome. Mrs. Hilda Baas will present a slide program of scenes from the Eastern area of the United States. In the continuing series of “Focus on the Family” films by Dr. James Dobson, the Nashville Baptist Church will present “What Wives Wish their Husbands Knew About Women: The Lonely Housewife”, during 7 p.m. Sunday service, November 9. This film is number 6 in a series of seven to be showa The public is invited to at­ tend these family oriented films. Representatives of 56 churches in the Lansing District of the United Methodist Church will be at the local church at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 6, fora Rev. Richard Wadsworth PASTOR RANDY REED UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School .......10:30 a.m. Church Service. ..11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER �$ NM fS; <*> SK1 SK1 s s W<! jS * o®. > *%Stji Sii ii ™ sj- Si/J JSi S>4i ‘ ^ti itS^t ‘•West i^**3| t3l| Smi 7**iik ’^itnu *$5 ‘^Waif ^Waifi *k *kr *krMillie Btjijn ,ill frees til ta Bitaj;; tai fan jjfii fesilt", diiN]i h Lai feta snitt Sr Pm Utah into senesdsCTsitoitd . BOf fepittsmto kte ta tesetato ■: is? Task Force meeting on World Hunger. Lions District Governor Bob Scott of Muskegon appeared before the Nashville Lions Club at an October 20 dinner at the local United Methodist Church. During that event, Scott inducted James Carl and Carl Bahs as new members in the Nashville organization and also presented 10-year chevrons to Lions Harold Christiansen, Ken Feighner, Justin Cooley and Karl Pufpaff. In addition, ten members of the Nashville Lions Club were presented with 100-percent attendance pins by District Governor Scott during his visit. Lions receiving those perfect attendance awards for 1979-80 were: Douglas and George Vogt, Norman Stanton, Rev. Leonard Putnam, Karl Pufpaff, Phil Howard, Earl Hose, Justin Cooley, Harold Christiansen and Nelson Brumm. The chill has been taken off Nashville’s new ComCenter munity (the renovated Waterworks Bldg, in Putnam Park) with the recent installation of electric baseboard heating units to supplement the warmth supplied by the open fireplace. The electric heat will prevent water pipes in the facility from freezing. The Nashville Fire Dept, was called to a Martin Road farm, about a quarter mile north of State Road, around 5:30 p.m. last Sunday, Oc­ tober 26, to extinguish a blaze in a corn pickersheller. They remained on the scene about half an hour. About 8 a.m. Monday morning, the local firefighters were summoned to the intersection of Sher­ man and State streets to squelch a car fire. Damage was total to the vehicle, which had flamed after stalling at the intersection. The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, November 5, 1980 — Page 3 Happy Birthday to Mrs. Roy (Nina) Garlinger,, a former local resident nnow living at the Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Garlinger will celebrate her 92nd birthday on Election Day, November 4. She is an avid reader of the Maple Valley News and especially enjoys the Memories articles, for which she has furnished several photos. We hope her Nashville friends will remember Nina with a greeting card. Her address is Clark Memorial Home, 1546 Sherman S.E., Grand Rapids, 49506. Remember, it is your duty and privilege to vote in the General Election today. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 8 o’clock this evening. Due to the lengthy ballot facing Michigan voters, it is suggested that they study the various proposals and candidates before leaving home, record individual decisions on a slip of paper and carry these notations into the voting booth for easy reference. This extra effort will help eliminate a long wait for others in the voting line and also will lessen confusion for the voter once he or she enters the booth. Family Planning The Barry-Eaton District Health Department announces its Family Planning Clinic schedule for November. .Clinics will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Health Department, Nov. 11 and 25, at 220 W. Court Street. An appointment can be made by calling the Health Depart ment, 945-9516. Walk-in hours each Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Teens welcome, no parental permission required. No charge. v tk I fee Bqnsalitai dntas ii lit It k Dslritl of lit I Ik W ■ Metho&tCtatirii i :sAttalttahii Pmhy.toii BENI NASHVILLE RESIDENTS For the month of November and Decem­ ber, 1980 ONLY, the regular scheduled meetings of the Nashville Village Council will be held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. SUSAN M. CORKWELL VILLAGE CLERK ci Book your Wedding Nil’* We offer: sii^ j? j <4 Janice Siple participates in “Make-ityourself-with-wool-contest •Several packages designed for the smallest to the largest wedding •Complete coverage and no hidden charges •Choice of albums in white or wood •Beautiful mistys and special effects •Quality for your money •Quiet equipment and service. This is your day! Bill Richards Studio 126 Bridge, Portland Michigan Phone 647-6934 OR 250 S. Main, Vermontville, Michigan Closed Mondays. Phone 726-1340 Use Kodak papers for the goad look!_____ Janice Siple of Vermontville models the wool sweater and slacks outfit she entered in the Make-lt-YourselfWith-Wool Contest. (Photo supplied) Janice Siple, 18, of Ver­ montville not only entered the Make-lt-Yourself-WithWool-Contest, but used wool from one of her father’s ewes to make part of her outfit. Janice attended the District II Contest earlier this month at Michigan State University. The Make-It-YourselfWith-Wool is a sewing contest for wool garments and is sponsored by the National Wool Growers Association. For the contest, Janice made a Fisherman Style sweater consisting of ribs, honeycombs, giant diamonds, simple cable patterns, and a shawl collar. The sweater is 100 percent wool from her father’s black ewe. Janice pulled aside the fleece at shearing time and headed it in the direction of a hand spinner. The steel grey fibers are its original color. She also made pants of 100 percent red wool. The pants have slim tapered legs with front tucks and mock front fly closing. Contestants in the contest received prizes of 100 per­ cent wool fabric and donations from area mer­ chants. The garments in the contest were judged on the basis of construction, ap­ pearance and fit. Janice, a former Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Festival queen, is studying nursing at Butterworth School of Nursing in Grand Rapids. She is a member of the Vermontville Jr. Far­ mers 4-H Club and has a small flock of sheep. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE a MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON PH. I52-N91 At 3, NASHVILLE ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public invited to attend.- Recycling” presentation to be held at Peace United Methodist Church A sound-slide program emphasizing the “why” of recycling from the Christian viewpoint, will be held Tuesday, November 4, at the Peace United Methodist Church, starting 8:15 p.m. Presenting the program will be David and Marj Wiltse, members of Citizens for Recycling of Kent County, a group founded in 1978 to support present recycling efforts in Kent County and to promote more recycling through educational and political means. There will be 3 time for questions and answers and light refreshments will follow. Dave is ’ the graphic arts director on the staff of the West Michigan Conference Headquarters of the United Methodist Church located in Grand Rapids. This promises to be a very timely and interesting program in view of the fact that a transfer and recycling station is being planned for the Nashville and Castleton & Maple Grove Townships area. 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I rate for this ■1 ► »id» wppIc 12.937% 12_____.__0 _____ 0____ 0 _____% ____ Annual yield Continuously Compounded FROM YOUR ?'■> YEAH CERTIFICATE_________________________ THIS IS MORE THAN ANY BANK CAN PAY aton and Loan Association ederal ALL ACCOUNTS NOW INSURED UP TO $100,000.00 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, November 5, 1980 — Page 4 Memories of the pas By Susan Hinckley Village political rallies were lively 100 years ago — metropolis growing by leaps parties: the Republican, the and the and bounds. A village Democratic population of 1,028 in 1880 Greenback Labor. The latter had made a was marked increase from the 642 residents countedjust strong spring showing in ten years earlier. And like Maple Grove Township by most of Bariy County, Nash­ capturing all offices except ville was a conservative drain commissioner in a rural-oriented political race against a mixed ticket of Republicans and center. In April 1880, Nashville Democrats fused to oppose had joined Barry County the Greenbackers. The Greenback Labor voters in turning thumbs down on a proposal to raise party had been organized the salary of Michigan’s just three years earlier at governor from one thousand Toledo, Ohio, by disgruntled to three thousand dollars per farmers who favored free coinage of silver and year. Making news in Nashville government printing of in 1880 were three political paper money to bolster the national economy. Throughout the summer of 1880, party caucuses and meetings made plenty of news for local readers. The Democrats selected as delegates to their county convention William Martin, Ira Bachelor, George W. Francis, Alex Blair, J. M. Wood and H. A. Dickinson. Chosen as delegates to their county convention by the local GOP were: L. J. Wheeler, James Fleming, John Keagle, J. J. Potter, W. N. Devine, Minor Mead, George Norton, John Keagle, James Gregory and P. E. Miller. By late July, the local Democrats were organizing support for Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock, the former Union army leader who was their party’s presidential choice on a platform of civil service reform and lowered tariffs. Nashville’s Union and Wolcott hotels were rally scenes. “The Democrats met at Union Hall Tuesday evening and formed a Hancock and English club,” noted the News. “Levi Smith was chosen as president, George Francis secretary, and James Fleming, an early Nashville jeweler shown George A. Truman, here with unidentified child, was one of ten GOP treasurer.” delegates to the county convention chosen by CastleIn early September, Nashton Republicans in July 1880. ville area Republicans “Freddie Roe, aged 5, is the first Nashville urchin to fling a Garfield banner to the breeze,” noted the Nashville News in late June 1880. Within weeks, the village was embroiled in a U.S. presidential race that furnished plenty of colorful copy for the local press. No electronic media aided voters in decision making in those days, but the lively antics of party faithfuls kept the issues alive for the Nash­ ville citizenry. When little Freddie Roe tossed his banner to the breeze a century ago, Nash­ ville was a bustling little Please ■ V Vegetabl* The students of Nashville Elementary Schools are collecting Campbell soup labels so they can receive an automatic sound film strip projector. They need 26,850 labels from any of the following products: Campbell's condensed soup Campbell's chunky LJ Campbell's soup for 1 soup Campbell’s bean products Campbell's tomato juice V-8 cocktail juice U Franco American gravies Franco American pasta products Swansons canned products. If you have any of these please give them to any child attending a Nashville Elementary School. — Thank you for your help. Built in 1878 by local hardware merchant Chas. C. Wolcott, the Wolcott House on Nashville's Nashvilles South Main became the scene of caucuses and rallies during the 1880 presidential campaign. The Union House (in what is now Central Park) also was a site of political action. The 27-room Wolcott House featured a large dining room, several parlors and one of Nashville s earliest indoor plumbing systems. The building was razed in 1940. gathered for a similar rally to support the GOP national ticket of James Garfield and Chester Arthur, but the event made unexpected headlines. “The Garfield and Arthur club meeting in Union Hall Wednesday night degenerated into a brawl,” observed the News. “But C. H. Brady informed us the trouble was not the fault of any members, having been started by a couple of Ver­ montville toughs.” Not to be outdone by either major party, the Green­ backers also made local news in the 1880 campaign to back candidate James B. Weaver for U. S. President on a platform backing woman sufferage, federal regulation of interstate commerce and a graduated income tax. A Weaver rally by his local supporters made quite a spectacular scene in late September. “A ring used in firing the anvil for the Greenback jollification in front of Wood’s foundry Wednesday evening, burst, spraying fragments about the about vicinity,” noted the local press. “One piece of the flying ring went through the Lee Tuckerman house acorss the street, and one silver struck Tib Springett in the right thigh, inflicting a painful injury. One piece went through Lannis Brady’s coat flap.” Bad vibrations seemed to hound the local Green­ backer’s 1880 campaign, as evidenced by this News report just a month later: “The Greenback Party held a rally and political speech­ making session in the school house Monday night, and left the room so filthy that Prof. Niles next morning felt it his duty to dismiss school for the day, until the place could be thoroughly cleaned.” Meanwhile, General W. L. Stoughton, whom the News descirbed as “a gallant soldier of the Civil War now residing at Sturgis,” came to Nashville in early October to speak at the opera house in support of Republican James Garfield, the “dark horse” candidate of a party badly split over political reform. A distinguished major general of the Civil War and educator - turned - politician, Garfield seemed to strike a balance between the “Stalwart and Half-Breed” factions of the national Republican party. In Nashville, raising political banners was an important early contest in major elections, as each party sought to outdo the other. “Pole-raising is the big order of the day and all parties seem determined to find and raise the tallest pole for their own chosen ban­ ner,” reported the News in mid-October. “On Wed­ nesday our local Democrats brought to the ground a fine hickory pole, more than 100 feet long, and will have their Continued nextpage — After a lively campaign, Nashville voters joined Barry County in giving Republican James A. Garfield a 3-to-1 win over Democrat Winfield Hancock in the 1880 presidential race. How to pay for an exuberant victory party was a major problem for the local GOP. Less than a year later, Garfield lay dead at the hands of an assassin and Nashville and the nation were in a state of shock. Disappointed office seeker Charles Guiteau was hanged for the crime in June 1882. Vxsit the graves and say a prayer for the veterans who have given their utmost - their lives - for their country. Also important is to visit and cheer the disabled veterans lying in our hospitals. Many seldom see a visitor. They need a smiling face - a compassionate holding of the hand. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 'Voqt' FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, November 5, 1980 — Page 5 Memories of the past, continued 58*j!$ *»& gala pole raising tonight.” The News allowed that a “more enthusiastic Republican rally” was held at Maple Grove where a large corwd had gathered at Norton’s store for “speeches” galore, including a 2-hour address by Judge Smith of Hastings. The night before the 1880 election, Nashville’s Gar­ field and Arthur club gathered, 110-strong, for one last rally. After a torchlit parade, supporters gathered at the local Baptist church to listen to several speakers. The next day victory was their’s, though the tally was slow in being finalized, as evidenced in the local press report on the election. “The county gave Garfield and Arthur a three-to-one majority in the Presidential race,” noted the News, "and early indications are that this pretty well follows the national pattern.” (1980 note: actually, Garfield defeated Hancock by a margin of only 9,464 popular votes but gained a 214-155 decision in the Electoral College.) Final reporting of the national results msut have taken about two days. “After soaking up the good election news from Tuesday night through Thursday, local Republicans finally let their joy overflow Friday night and staged a gala torchlight parade on Main New books at Putnam Library Street,” observed the News. ‘‘There were mottoes, caricatures and tran­ sparencies, many of them truly artful.” A week later, a celebration necessitated another crucial gathering of local Republicans. “A meeting of the Garfield and Arthur club has been called for Monday night at Charles Brady’s office,” informed the News. “There is considerable unfinished business to take care of, consisting largely of unpaid bills connected with the victory parade.” The following books have been placed in the library in memory of Astrid Halvarson. CREATIVE INK DRAWING by Paul Hogarth. Presented by Elaine Leonard, Vance Higdon, Bruce Higdon, Donna Gaskill and their families. LORE OF THE LAKES by Dana Thomas Bowen. Presented by Barbara Sandbrook. BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA by Chandler Robbins. Presented by Gilbert and Paggy Corkins. SHEPHERD OF THE WILDERNESS by Bernard J. Lambert. Presented by Nyla Watrous Stanton. CABIN ON A RIDGE by Howard Simon. Presented by the Woman’s Literary Club. NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD by P.J. Banyard. Presented by friends Dorothy Betts, Alice Keihl, Margaret Bateman, May Smith, Olith Hamilton, Marjorie Wolff, Louise Annis and Marguerite Wilson. THE ART OF SCAN­ DINAVIAN COOKING by Nika Hazelton. Presented by friends and neighbors. FICTION WRITER’S HANDBOOK by Hallie and Whit Burnett. Presented by Putnam Library Board and Staff. ARCO’S NEW COMPLETE WOODWORKING HANDBOOK by Jeannette T. Adams. Presented by friends and neighbors. Other new books recently added to the library are: CONFEDERATES by Thomas Keneally. A novel of the American Civil War as seen from the Southern states. A WOMAN OF SUB­ STANCE by Barbara Taylor Bradford. A novel of money, power and passion with contrasting glimpses of the stark realities of poverty alongside the grandeur and opulence of the English gentry. KANE AND ABEL by Jeffrey Archer. A com­ pelling novel of the financial world. ■'J?! s «2 •M i*!?1 !?1 M(tt KT' Wu M(tt (tt *d flfcS I? .* •' *«d afl Now is the of ustowo Our nation faces problems that Democrat tori rate. Ho**r. demand our very best united efforts. The people have spoken through the ballot box, and now we should all look forward to working together to search out the answers to our nation’s difficult problems. I want to thank the many people of Michi­ gan for their sacrificial dedication to my campaign. Words cannot express my appreci ation to you. When times were difficult, you gave me the encouragement to continue on, and during the successes we all celebrated together. We have all grown closer to one another, knowing our cause was worth fighting for. But this is not the time to be concerned with the past, but rather we must all work as partners to again make America a great and strong nation. To achieve this goal, it will demand the very best from all of us. So let’s roll up our sleeves and do it! !3**5£ r rs> it 0 ” ’ -'{ '{*•»« |0 n vi1 *. PAID FOR BY THE GILMORE FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, November 5, 1980 — Page 6 Costumed students stage Halloween parades at Vermontville-Nashville schools ins, and favorite heroes paraded out to the playground Wednesday to show-off their Halloween costumes at Fuller Street School in Nashville. Trick or Treat anyone' (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) Need Wedding Invitations? See the large selection at. . . THE REMINDER Children masquerading in a variety of clever and colorful costumes paraded through the rooms of Maplewood Elementary to celebrate Halloween. 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Christmas clearing bureau opens Wednesday — Toys, food, candy, and The Christmas Clearing other items will be needed Bureau in Eaton County opens for service Wed­ for Christmas baskets. Staff at the Community nesday, November 5. The Eaton County Com­ Center is urging persons in munity Center is in charge of Eaton County to use the the Christmas Clearing Christmas Clearing Bureau Bureau this year. And those so that duplication of ser­ who need help should call vices can be prevented and 543-5465 and submit their consequently better serve names. Those who wish to the residents. help make Christmas The phone at the Bureau brighter through working will be in operation from with the Christmas Bureau November 5 through should call that same December 19. The office will number to obtain the be staffed and the phone will necessary information. be answered Monday It is the hope of the Bureau 7 through Friday from 9> a.m. that not only families with to 5 p.m. children can be served, but The Community Center also the elderly. located at 503 E. Henry St. Charlotte. We give Professional Service at... Nancy’s BEAUTY SHOP । 157 S. Main, Vermontville L Phone 726-0330 J �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, November 5, 1980 — Page 7 Congressman Wolpe’s wife presents slide show to Nashville seniors Jane Shoup, left, shows Nina Wolpe some of the memorabilia on display in the Michigan and Local History room on the second floor of Putnam Public Library. Eaton County 4-H volunteers honored Continued from front page— Fred Good of Charlotte were Marguerite & Herb Mcof the gold Clover were Doris honored for 25 years of 4-H Carrick from Eaton Rapids Bell from Sunfield; Agnes leadership and received the Recipients were Alan Dixon and Melvin Marvin from award of the emerald clover. from Eagle; and Cindy Eaton Rapids; Blanche Michigan Farm Bureau Locke, Terri Mikesell and Piepkow of Olivet; and Muri sponsors the leader awards Marie Oomen from Miller and Eilene and Jerry state-wide. Mrs. Neil South­ Charlotte. Cindy Locke and Starr of Charlotte, Receiving worth of Mulliken, Darrold Lehman, both from the 15-year award of the representing Farm Bureau, Charlotte, were awarded the Pearl Clover were Helen presented the leader awards. national “I Dare You” Dowker from Charlotte; Eight older teens received award. Recipients are Diane Messenger, Bellevue; the Michigan 4-H Key Club selected in recognition of Sidney Murphy, Olivet; and Award and Julie Clark from excellence in character, well Sue Rademacher of Grand Grand Ledge received the balanced personal Ledge. Recognized with the “Inspirational Award”. development, and leadership diamond clover for 20 years Four teen leaders were potential. of leadership were Marylin presented with the 1980 The Eaton County 4-H Buehler from Grand Ledge; Outstanding Teen Leader Youth Agent, Nancy Diuble, Elaine Gammage of Awards. The winners congratulated all those who Charlotte; and Barbara received the leather plaques received awards, and Rogers of Eaton Rapids. made by 4-H Leaders thanked all 4-H volunteers for the time and effort put into the program. LAST CHANCE! Curtis Pre-Cut Homes... 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At a noon stop at the local Council on Aging Nutrition Site, Mrs. Wolpe presented a special slide show for the Nashville senior citizens. The film portrayed the beauty and history of the Capitol building in Washington, D. C., with commentary by Mrs. Wolpe. She regularly conducts personal guided tours of the building for Michigan visitors, especially those from her husband’s congressional district. Mrs. Wolpe said she particularly enjoys being able to give visitors a chance to have more than a glimpse of the Capitol, such as giving her guests an opportunity to walk out onto the floor of the House before sessions begin for'the day. Mrs. Wolpe also enjoys pointing out'various historical features and furnishings in the facility. After her appearance at the local COA site, Mrs. Wolpe, accompaneid by Barry County campaign volunteer Ann Merrill of Hastings, toured Nashville’s business district. Mrs. Wolpe stopped often to introduce herself to passersby. Later, the two visitors enjoyed a conducted tour of Putnam Public Library under the guidance of Jane Shoup, assistant librarian. Mrs. Wolpe and Mrs. Merrill, both antique buffs, expressed delight at the beauty of the local library and the many historical furnishing and artifacts which are exhibited there. Mrs. Wolpe departed Nashville about 3 p.m. for a scheduled visit to Hastings. Mrs. Wolpe chats with Mrs. Reva Schantz of Nashville during a Wednesday campaign tour of Nashville's business district. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) tMACE PHARMACY^ HOURS: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday (FORMERLY SIMON PHARMACY) 207 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 Brownies ‘hayride’ Brownie Troops No. 244 and No. 153 enjoyed a hayride Tuesday after school. Carroll Wells drove the horse-drawn wagon from the park to leader, Donna Wyskowski’s home, where a rather warm bonfire was prepared for a weenie roast. There was also apple cider and donuts. Everyone had a nice time. Special thanks go to Car roll Wells from all the Brownies and their guests. In another matter, the Brownies ask that residents please hold your glass until the Girl Scout Glass House can be cleaned out. Thank you! Vermontville Chamber HOMETOWN YOUR FULL SERVICE LUMBER YARD DELIVERING - PLANNING ESTIMATING-SAVING Call and Compare.,.852-0882 In Nashville -1 block East on the tracks Vermtonville Chamber of Commerce November 11 7:00 dinner at Pat’s Sugar Hut Cafe. Bring a dish to pass. All members to attend. Be sure to VOTE, it is your privilege. CONKLIN CIDER MILL OPENS: Custom pressing Monday thru Saturday. Fresh cidar for sale. 5100 W. Gresham Hwy. Ph. 726-0127, Vermontville, (tfn) at MACE PHARMACY Pick up your NEW CATALOG. Order from us anytime. Allow approx. 1 week for delivery. 10% Down will LAY-A-WAY ... until Christmas! welcome �Th* Maple Volley News, Nashville. Wednesday, November 5, 1980 — Page 8 Incumbent Prosecutor campaigns in Nashville Obituaries Marcia Fox Jason Harrington NASHVILLE — Marcia Fox, 11, of 6950 Assyria Road, Sunday, ’ died November 2,1980, as a result of a fire. She was born in Ionia on September 1, 1969, the daughter of Clifford and Marcia (Van Sicklen) Fox. She was presently attending Maple Valley schools. Marcia is survived by her parents, Clifford and Marcia Fox; three brothers, Clark of Lake Odessa, Clifford Jr., and Brian, both at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, from the Funeral Pickens-Koops Chapel of Lake Odessa.. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. NASHVILLE Jason Harrington, 23 months, of 6950 Assyria Road, died Sunday, November 2, 1980, as a result of a fire. He was born in Ionia on November 28, 1978. Jason is survived by his father, Thomas Harrington, Jr.; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harrington, Sr. of Ionia and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fox of Nashville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, from the Funeral Pickens-Koops Chapel of Lak£ Odessa. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Judy Hughes, Barry County’s prosecuting at­ torney and the only woman to hold such a county post in the state of Michigan, was in Nashville last Tuesday af­ ternoon to meet local folks in connection with her election campaign. Mrs. Hughes was in­ troduced to Main Street business people and shop­ pers by Sgt. Eugene Koetje, Nashville’s acting police chief. The candidate also spent some time in a personal door-to-door canvass of the village so that she could talk with Nashville residents. Mrs. Hughes is seeking election to the office she now holds by appointment. She was appointed prosecuting attorney September 2 upon the resignation of the prosecutor. Mrs. Hughes had been chief assistant prosecutor in Barry County for over a year, coming here from Kalamazoo County where she held a similar post Diana Harrington NASHVILLE — Mrs. Diana Harrington, 20, of 6950 Assyria Road, died Sunday, November 2,1980, as a result of a fire. She was born May 20, 1960. in Hastings, the daughter of Clifford and Marcia (Van Sicklen) Fox. She attended Lakewood High School. She married Thomas Harrington, Jr., on February 27, 1978 in Lake Odessa. Mrs. Harrington is sur­ vived by her parents, Clif­ ford and Marcia Fox of Nashville and three brothers, Clark of Lake Odessa, Clifford, Jr., and Brian, both at home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. At Kelleys Kelley's Variety Store, Judy Hughes, Barry County Prosecutor, talks with, from left, Marjorie Shilton and Pat Dies, store employees; Dave Dimmers, Hastings attorney, and Don Hughes of Nashville. for three-and-a-half years. She and her husband, Ned, are parents of two children, Ben and Jennie. Local Historical Society hear Wetzel Scheduled to entertain the members and friends of the Vermontville Historical Society on Thursday evening, November 13, is Dale Wetzel, who will be sharing some of his unusual experiences as a livestock judge, farmer and auctioneer. The program will follow the usual potluck supper at 7 p.m. in the Griswold Room of the Congregational Church. There will be a business meeting including the election of officers. Guests are welcomed. Judy Hughes meets Mary Jarrard, Maple Grove Township's outgoing township clerk who is retiring after 10 years service. The Family Body Shop NORM or BONNIE FREELAN (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) PAT1 ON COUNT1 Y' FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, Nov. 6 - 9 a.m. -1:30 p.m. “Mini-College Review” College Week Classes to be taught by local leaders are: “Life’s Transitions and The Role of Loss”, “Women Unlimited”, “Financing Local Government”, “Developing A Sharing and Caring Relationship”. Open to all. Bring salad for salad smorgasboard lunch. 1st Baptist Church, Charlotte. Saturday, Nov. 8 - 4-H Teen Club Outing to MSU Football game. Monday, Nov. 10 - 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Candy-Making Workshop, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. $3 per person payable at door. Reservations needed by October 31, at Extension Office, 543-2310. Monday, Nov. 10-7:30 p.m. “How To Manage The Budget”. Looking at ways to save $ and keep track of expenses. Open to all at Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, Nov. 11 - 1:30 or 7:30 p.m. NEW 4-H Leader Training, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, Nov. 13 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, Nov. 17-7:30 p.m. “How To Heat With Wood” and “How To Save Energy” class featuring expertise of Dr. Henry Huber, MSU, professor and wood energy consultant, who will show ways to heat safely using a variety of heating equipment. Happy at Home Extension Study Group will add Energy Saving Tips and have refreshments. Open to all without charge, at First Baptist Church in Charlotte. (25 years experience) ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ Class to tell how to heat with wood stoves R2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 By Margaret Ann Ross Ext. Home Economist Phone (517) 852-9605 CUPTHISANDSAVElf! Let Us Do The Dirty Work ; and You Can Have The Fun I of Refinishing... The Furniture Stripping Business For those of you who are considering (or already) burning wood for heating, an expert Dr. Henry Huber, will offer help on selection and use of stoves and how to buy your firewood. He will also tell about the relative costs of heating with wood (versus other fuels) and team up with local fire inspector Hub Hanley, to discuss safety factors in heating with wood. The meeting is on Monday, November 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Home Extension the First Baptist Church, Homemakers and Eaton across from the Charlotte Extension Service Family Fairgrounds. Living program. Chair­ Dr. Huber, head of MSU’s person, Jenny Bohms, says award-winning Wood Heat Team, has been traveling around the State to give the best information available on using wood for heating. He has a background of forestry, wood technology, Extension and consulting work in several other countries. Co-sponsoring the meeting, are Happy-At- Chain Saws (Previously behind Walt & Betty's Strip Shop) 538 Sherman NASHVILLE ★ ★ ★ ★ Stripping Refinishing Repair Regluing Hours: 10-5 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 10-1 Saturday Closed On Wednesday Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 >Protect maples from winter injuries Each spring the Extension Service receives many inquiries regarding vertical inquiriesregardingvertical cracks in the trunks of maple trees. The injury is usually ' on the h southwest h side id off the h trunk and thus the name Southwest Disease. Southwest Disease cracking occurs on cold winter days when the sun suddenly comes out and rapidly warms up the tree trunk, or when it suddenly disappears behind the clouds and the trunk quickly cools down. 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TERESA JONES TRUMBLE AGENCY vfuto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Pk. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 is Stephanie Webb, 7 lb. 3 oz. and born Oct. 26. Her birth marks a fifth generation and the first is Mrs. Hattie Bale Hawkins, the grandmother is Palrrica Wright and the parents are Mr. and Mrs. Randy Webb. Little Stephanie was over to see Anna Mae this week. Marge, Jerry Jr. and Teddy drove from Silver Springs, Maryland to visit the Senior Thrashers Saturday evening and Sunday, Oct. 26. Jerry Trasher, Sr., Marion Corey, Sr. are home from recent surgery. Mildred Page and Anna Mae Schaub, also Mrs. Margaret Frith are glad to be back home. Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Wright of Shaytown Rd. spent three days at Dover, Ohio to attend the Buckeye Fall Houre Sale, one Belgium 2 year old mare sold for $15,000 to a man from California. The N.E. Kalamazo Birth­ day Club was at Turkeyville for dinner and drove to Bellevue on the way home to visit the Mill, Edward Keehne Park and the Limestone Kiln. Randy and Cindy Grant and daughter Jo Heather were Friday evening guests of their Aunt Esther Shepard. Mrs. Isabelle Zemke Seitz of Gresham Hwy. is in Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids for a heart operation; came out of it just fine. Barbara Wilson and daughter, Kimberly Smiak, visited their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Hermina Southern, of West 1st Street. LaMAZE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES are now being offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram, Mulliken Rd., Charlotte, (tfn) Don Pixley elected Band Boosters President Donald Pixley of Nashville has been elected president of the Maple Valley Band Boosters. Other officers had been elected previously, and the group had been searching for a president. At the Boosters October meeting' Karla Hale reported candy sales were poor this year at Maple Valley. Proceeds of the sales are used to support band camp. Nyle Wells presents Washington D.C. slide show to Vermontville Chamber The Vermontville Chamber of Commerce viewed a slide presentation and heard a very interesting narration about Washington D.C. from Nyle Wells who went on a 4-H trip to the nation’s capital several months ago. Also at its Oct. 14 meeting the Chamber, gave a trial­ run to having a dinner with meat and beverage fur­ nished by Pat’s Sugar Hut Cafe and the rest via potluck. According to the Chamber, attendance was small so a determination could not be made as to whether this type of dinner is what the Practice is well under way at the First Congregational Church in Vermontville for this year’s Christmas cantata. The “Carol of Christmas” will be presented on Sunday evening, December 14 at 7 p.m. This musical presentation of the Christmas story is an interesting and enjoyable arrangement of some of the long-travel slide-rail suspension soaks up jolts. You sit near the Nothing Runs Like a Deere® G*W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374*8835 parents and students who volunteered to help. special thanks to all former officers. We want to give Commerce will be held at thanks to Bill Shaw for Pat’s Sugar Hut Cafe at 7 covering the office of p.m. November 11. Chief president until we could find David Fink will be the guest a new one. A very good job speaker and answer any was done by all and is ap­ questions the group has. preciated as the new officers Chief Fink and Assistant begin to see just how much Chief Bob Doty were guests work it takes to have a band of the Chamber and an­ boosters program at Maple swered many questions at its Valley High School.” recent meeting. They The Boosters next meeting distributed Confidential will be Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Police Emergency Sheets the high school All in­ (available at the village terested parents are asked to office) for the businesses in attend. Vermontville. favorite music of the Christmas season. Familiar and less well-known carols are interwoven with a scriptural text to tell this beautiful story. The choir would like to extend an invitation to everyone to attend and share in the blessing and in­ spiration of Christmas. (Il­ li) Roy Roberts celebrates 70th Action-Ads chassis to put more machine weight near the trail for truly outstanding stability. This could goon and on. but you get the picture. Winter isn't long enough when you're on 'fire. Trqjlfire. membership wants. President Pat O’Dell called the meeting to order and the minutes were read and a correction made. Chief David Fink said their organization is referred to as an Independant Police Protection, not Private Police Protection as stated in the minutes. In discussing old business, it was reported that bicycle racks are not all completed yet for the downtown area. A discussion on potluck din­ ners was tabled until a future meeting. The next all-membership meeting of the Chamber of $350 from the proceeds of sales at the concession stand during Little League Games. Boosters learned that Maple Valley School was chosten to host the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Festival on the first Saturday in March. Johnson said this is the school’s first time to host the event which will be a junior high band festival. Mrs. Pixley reported a good year in the concession stand and asked that a special thalnks be given to all of the officers in band Vermontville Congregational Church announces 'Christmas Cantata’ Sunday, Nov. 2, the children of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Roberts met at their home to celebrate Roy’s 70th bir­ thday. There were 36 at­ tending, including Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ames and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Goodemoot and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hamilton and family, and Mr. Lee Roberts and son. Saturday night, Nov. 1, sysUm: An B-inch foam seat that actually breathes so the seat puffs up again after absorbing trail shocks. A Some 24 cases of candy Band Director Roy Johnson will be returned to the had asked for the soloist. The supplier. There are many first request was turned students who still owe Band down last month, but the Boosters for candy, ac­ Boosters approved his cording to the group's second request after much reporter Dixie Brand. “If discussion. you have a student in band Curtis Olson will be the please ask them if they have guest soloist. 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Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m. ■ 8 p.m. Sundays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. SUPER MARKETS 999 REED STREET ... in NASHVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Wednesday, November 5, 1980 — Page 10 Sports Varsity ends season at 4-5 Maple Valley’s Varsity football team closed out its season with a hard fought 32­ 0 loss to Olivet last Friday. The loss left the Lions with a 4-5 season record and great hopes for next season. Olivet scored on their second possession of the first quarter and the touchdown held up for an 8-0 Olivet lead at halftime. The Lion defense hit as hard as they could but could not match the size and speed of "Olivet as they scored twice in the third quarter to clinch the victory. Olivet added an insurance touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Lions made a close game of it in the first half, holding Olivet to a single touchdown and driving the ball inside the ten. But a crucial fourth down pass was intercepted on the 5 yard line to end the Lion scoring threat. Mike Kelly, John Pomeroy, Terry Pierce, David Thomas, Newman Maurer, Glen Godbey, Bruce Carmony, Mark Siple and Walt Maurer led the defense for Maple Valley against one of the best offenses Maple Maple Valley J.V.’s 16 Olivet J.V.’s 13The Maple Valley J.V. football team played its most exciting game of the year in defeating a fine Olivet team. The first quarter was all Maple Valley with Dan Keech scoring on a five yard touchdown run behind the blocking of Jon Granger, Robbie Franks, Pete Koetje and Dennis Gardner. The Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Co//...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 FREE VISIT to the Ultra-Tan Booth Anytime I Stop in & try it! Aifc oftovf oyr Ultra-Ton FREE trip to HAWAII -travel arrangements by Riverbend Travel. Sign up before NOV. 15th Hurry I Time's running short I PEDICURES |J L,*AM i ... purchased with any nail service. FREE Nail Polish coat combination) with purchase of Pedicure .. *350 Vallie Spend a relaxing hour with your feet in a whirlpool massage. Licensed Manicurist. NAILS $7750 Only Only $77/50 • MANICURES • LIQUID NAIL WRAPS • NAIL CONSULTATION Make your APPOINTMENT TODAY for a New Fall Hairstyle! You'll like how you lookl ^REDKEN Call OPEN: Mon. thru Sat. HAIR CARE: fORMUlMD tSPtClAifY >0R • • • • • • STYLING COLORING PERMANENTS HIGHLIGHTING FROSTING FACIALS Valley has faced in years. Maple Valley’s offense was led by Tom Brooke’s 49 yard rushing and Walt Maurer’s 25 yards in pass receptions. Maple Valley’s football awards will be presented Monday, Nov. 10 at 7:00 p..m. at the high school. 32s® 112 E. Court St, Hastings ^Razor's ^Phone (616) 948-8767 HAIRDESIGNERS extra point was added on a pass from Randy Joostberns to Tony Dunkelburger. The second quarter Olivet intercepted a Maple Valley pass on its own five yard line and returned it to the twenty yard line. They then mar­ ched 80 yards and scored with 1:27 to go in the half. The halftime score was Maple Valley 8, Olivet 6. Olivet scored in the second half and kicked the extra point making the score 13 to 8. Maple Valley got the ball with 9:00 to go in the game and marched 80 yards to score the winning touchdown with 2:37 to go in the game. The key plays in the drive were Dan Keech’s 29 yard run; on a 3rd down and 15 yard to go for a first down. A Randy Joostberns to Ernie Wright pass for 26 yards on a 4th down and 7 yards to go. The winning touch down was scored on a quick pitch from Randy Joostberns to Tony Reid for a 15 yard touchdown run. There was super blocking by Jim Yost, Ron Mapes, Tony Dunkelburger, and Dale Montague to score the winning touchdown. Tony Reid scored the extra point on the same play as the touchdown. Maple Valley rushed for 218 yards in the game. Leading rushers for Maple Valley were Dan Keech, 147 yards in 23 carries and Tony Reid with 70 yards in 18 carries. Randy Joostberns completed 6 of 11 passes for 57 yards.Tony Dunkelburger, Pete Koetje and Ernie Wright each caught two passes. The defense was led by the excellent linebacker play of Tony Dunkelburger and Jon Granger. Dale Montague made a key quarterback sack with less than two minutes to go in the game. Also aiding in the stopping of Olivet’s last possession was the pass defense of Marty Martin, Randy Joostberns, Dan Keech, and Ernie Wright. The offensive line played its best game of the year. Their final record is 8 wins, 0 losses and 1 tie. The coaches would like to thank the cheerleaders, fans and most of all the parents for their outstanding sup­ port. The parents also supplied treats for the ball players after the game and a special thanks to Merle and Marlene Martin for everything they provided. WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713; (tfn) Lion girls split week's contests The Lion girls suffered their second loss this season to the Lakeview Wildcats on Tuesday 58-37. M.V. made the long trip to Lakeview in a tie for second place in the Tri-Central League but returned in sole possession of third with an 8­ 3 record. Valley stayed close in the first half trailing 24-18 by the close of the second quarter. The big difference in play came in the third quarter when the Wildcat fastbreak scored at will on Valley turnovers. Valley had a total of 38 ball handling errors. Lakeview outscored M.V. 18- 8 and widened the lead. Lakeview also controlled the rebounding statistics grabbing 24 to Valley’s 9. Diane Cook led Lion scorers with 15. Lori Decker added 6; Kris Sample and Melanie Rogers each with 5; Paula Service, 2. Lion scoring leader Melissa Coffman sat out much of the game with an injury and scored 4 points. The bright spot for the Lions was at the free-throw line where they hit 13 of 19. Back' at home on Thur­ sday, the Lions polished off Vestaburg 43-29. This game wqs in sharp contrast to the contest played at Vestaburg earlier in the season. In that contest, Melanie Rogers sank two free-throws after the game clock had run out to win for the Lions. This time. Valley con­ trolled the tempo of the game. The Lions built up a 22-9 halftime lead. Paula Service helped fill the void left by injured Melissa Coffman by scoring 8 of her game total 11 points in the third quarter. The effort was a career high for Paula'. Diane Cook added 14 points for Valley. Leading Valley rebounder Lori Decker added 6. Valley cross country places TCAA The Maple Valley Cross County team finished in third place in the TCAA meet on October 28. This finish gave the Lions a tie for 2nd place overall in the TCAA. Dan Halsey finished 5th good enough, for first team all-conference. Dan Hoffman finished 9th, good enough for 2nd team all-conference. Other finishers for the Lions were Randy Beachnau 17th, Mike Trumble 25th, Tim Tobias 27th, and John Mater 31st Marty Smith finished 20th in the Jr. High race. Denice Gardner finished in 14th place with her best race of the year. Other finishers for the girls were Brenda Browne 15th place, Stacy Hill 19th and April Browne 20th. The Lions finished the season with a 6-2 record. . Dan Halsey will continue on in the State Finals November 1st. The team would like to thank all who supported them this year. Montabella reduces girls basketball squad Maple Valley has been advised that the Montabella High School of the Tri­ Central League .will not field a girls junior varsity basketball team for this year’s basketball season. Maple Valley will' continue to play Montabella girls varsity basketball at the regularly scheduled starting M.V. presents athletic awards Varsity and junior varsity football and cheerleading awards will be presented on Monday, November 10 beginning at 7 p.m. No banquet will precede the awards. Girls basketball, cross­ country and golf awards-will be issued on Monday, November 17 beginning at 7 p.m. No banquet will precede the awards. time of 7 p.m. Maple Valley hosts Montabella this coming Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the MV Jr.-Sr. High School Gym, varsity game-time is 7 p.m. Tickets for this single game only are $1 for adults and 50 cents for students. Nb ad-' vance sales or half-price students. Girls basketball supporters and participants are notified of this change so that we may cooperate with Montabella- and have the varsity game as noted. J.V. girls let Lakeview dominate The J.V. girls lost to Lakeview by a score of 22-13. High scorers were Jamie Carpenter and Colleen Hoffman, each with 4. Tammi Tobias pulled down 7 rebounds. J.V. girls score victory — The J.V. girls defeated Vestaburg by a score of 32­ 27. Jennie Filter was the leading scorer with 12 points. Tammi Tobias had 5 points and Tammy Corkins, Denise Snowden, and Barb Gurd each chipped in 3. . Denise Snowden led all rebounders with 10 rebounds. Tammi Tobias pulled down 7. ACTlOlM-ADS FOR SALE: 9x11 area rug, baby bed, dog house. 852­ 0784, Nashville. FIREWOOD FOR SALE: $25 face cord, $30. delivered. 852­ 1759, Nashville. STORM WINDOWS AND DOORS: Order -now! HOMETOWN LUMBER, 852-0882. (11-4) Purina Complete Sow Chow® can help your sows produce huskier pigs. Its an easy to feed, pelleted ration that provides all The nutrition sows need to perform at their bred-in peak during gestation and lactation. And the special formulation supplies extra amino acids, vitamins and minerals so sows produce all the milk baby pigs need for faster starts. Complete Sow Chow helps maintain sow conditioning and prevents body-robbing, too. Start feeding Purina Complete Sow Chow and farrow huskier pigs in every litter. Stop in or call us today. FARMERS FEED SERVICE 1006 Railroad St., 123 Purina... Hastings, Ml planning tomorrow with research today 945-9926 �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Wednesday, November 5, 1980 — Page 11 Seniors enjoy Halloween fun! by Susan Hinckley (A variety of clever costumes were donned by the seniors. Rev. E. F. Rhoades (right), cleverly disguised as a lady, received the first prize for best costume. He won the award of an all-day sucker. Cider, donuts, orange and black candies and clever costumes made Halloween a happy event at the Nashville Senior Citizens’ Nutrition Site last Friday. Twelve of those attending the noon lunch program donned costumes for the occasion, including Site Supervisor Clara Pennock. Also well disguised was van driver Richard Rider of Hastings. Prizes of candy were awarded to the “best dressed,” with the first place reward of an all-day sucker going to Rev. E. F. Rhoades who was cleverly made-up as a lady. Others receiving awards were Thelma Stewart who donned a witch’s costume; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Downs, colorfully garbed in polka dots and patchwork; Ona Hinckley, ready to retire in nightshirt and cap; and Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz, attractively dressed in matching red outfits. Three winners in a pumpkin weight-guessing con­ test at the Thornapple General Store in Nashville pose Saturday with store proprietor Carolina Dimmers and the 50- Ho. pumpkin. The children are, from left: Vicki Donofrio, standing in front of Angie Salyers, and Car­ men Tobias (kneeling). The pumpkin was part of an attractive window display in which Snoopy, the dog, "searched a garden patch for the Great Pumpkin of "Peanuts" fame and found it at Thornapple General. Four other winners not present for the photo were: Randy Reigler of Freeport, Cody Mattson of Nashville, Cliff Weller and Dee Green, both of Vermontville. All seven submitted an exact guess on the weight. Con­ test prizes were sacks of Halloween candy. "Who is that?" was a popular query as senior citizens gathered Friday for a Halloween lunch at the local COA Nutrition site. (M.aple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Maplewood PTO to meet — The next meeting of the Maplewood PTO will be Thursday, November 13 at 7 p.m. in the all purpose room of Maplewood Elementary. Hilda Peabody will be the guest speaker^ She will.be talking on "Effective Parenting." We invite you to come and join us to hear this interesting speaker. (11-12) EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE... 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Trixie Robinson, Del Rae If they had paid their dues of Travis, Chris Barton, Scott $5.00 they were given a Everett, and John Clements. cardboard greenhand to Congratulations to these wear around their necks all greenhands for passing all day. their requirements for Then came the initiation. membership! The F.F.A. officers would From our readers — To the editor: This letter pertains to the article in last week’s Maple Valley News about the Maple Valley Board of Education’s approval of salary hikes for administrators. Where did the money come from? Our children are without gym, art, and music because there is no money for these classes. When the school board asked for a three-mill increase, it was voted down twice so we figured there would be a cut back in certain areas. But, why a salary hike at this time when money is hard to come by? I think the school board and administrators are greedy and self-centered. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Volley News, Vol. 108, No. 24 - Tuesday, November 11, 1980 Council thanks Wolpe for cutting red tape to release sewer funds After a nearly 2-months bureaucratic delay, federal funds for Nashville’s proposed $4.8 million sewer expansion project have been released and village officials are giving the credit to Howard Wolpe. The newly re-elected Third District congressman will receive a special letter of thanks from the Nashville council, village officials decided Thursday. They said Wolpe and his staff were responsible for the recent cutting of governmental red tape which had kept a $3,263,260 federal grant tied up in Chicago at the regional office of the U.S. En­ vironmental Protection Agency. The problem first was brought to the attention of Wolpe while he was cam­ paigning in Nashville on October 23. “I contacted Mr. Wolpe when he was here Thursday morning,” said Village Trustee John Hughes. “Within two days we had an answer (from the EPA).” That agency had been expected since Sept. 9 to make a decision on the Nash­ ville project, which had been stymied by a formal protest filed by Clark Construction Company of Lansing. That firm’s apparent low bid on one stop of the 3-phase sewer project had been disqualified in July due to alleged non-compliance with the Minority Business En­ terprises policy of the EPA. That policy for increased use of racial minority con- sultants, construction contractors, suppliers and manufacturers is applicable to all municipal treatment works grants awarded under the Clean Water Act. In accordance with the policy, the EPA had established a regional goal of 10 to 15 percent of the total dollar amount of all grantee contracts. The MBE goal for the Nashville project was set at 12 percent. Although the policy and cited regulations were contained in bid specifications, several bidders on the Nashville project apparently failed to comply with the MBE bid procedure and were sub­ sequently disqualified. However, Clark was the only bidder to pursue a formal protest of the village decision to the EPA regional level. The EPA verdict took much longer than had been anticipated by Nashville officials, and a 90-day ex­ tension of awarded contract became necessary. Despite prodding by project engineers William and Works, special municipal counsel Richard Wendt of Grand Rapids and Nashville village officials, the EPA review of the case dragged far beyond the expected two weeks. “In essence, the EPA was supposed to be timely in their decision,” noted Bruce Kuffer, regional consultant for Williams and Works. “We had tried all the channels we could (to get a determination from EPA).” Kuffer said it was growing close to two months since the case had been in the EPA’s hands, and still the agency had not made a decision on the Clark protest. Then, Hughes brought the matter to Wolpe’s attention and the problem was resolved within two days. Phone calls from Wolpe’s Kalamazoo office to Chicago had put the wheels in motion. A telegram received by Village Clerk Susan Cork­ well from the EPA advised that after a review of the case, the agency supported the village decision and dismissed the appeal of Clark Construction Com­ pany. Freeing of the federal funds for the Nashville project also paved the way for release last week of a $200,390 grant offer from Michigan’s Dept, of Natural Resources. In addition, a federal Farmers Home Administration grant of $345,000 has been approved. The balance of the project will be paid by a bond issue for an already-approved FHA loan. Altogether, federal and state grants are expected to cover more than 80 percent of the cost of the Nashville project. Building of the new system is expected to start soon. Kuffer called Thursday for a pre-construction meeting December 18 at Williams and Works office in Grand Rapids. Expected to attend the planning and information session are the project Cont. page 8 — Birthday surprises staged for principal Yost "Mr. Michigan By Susan Hinckley Principal Howard Yost admires the colorful birthday banner which greeted him in his office at Kellogg Elementary School in Nashville Friday. The nickname "Mr. Michigan" refers to his loyalty to his alma mater, U. of M. The banner was designed by the school Staff. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) The student body at Kellogg School gathered in the gym Friday to sing their greetings to Principal Howard His 50th birthday last Friday brought many sur­ prises to Howard Yost, principal ofFullerStreet and Kellogg elementary schools in Nashville. To startrthe day off, a huge poster designed by the staff at Kellogg greeted “Mr. Michigan,” a nickname earned by the principal’s staunch loyalty to his alma mater, University of Michigan. During the forenoon, students at Kellogg School gathered in the gymnasium to sing “Happy Birthday” en masse to Yost After lunch, while the principal was in his office at Fuller Street school, he was summoned to the gym there Yost, in recognition of his 50th birthday. It was one of several surprises that day. on the pretext of a disciplinary problem on the playground. The various classes had filed silently into the room just moments before. When Yost entered the gym, he found teacher Dave Doozan “lecturing” the entire student body about the “problem.” At that instant, the youngsters shouted in unison, “Happy Birthday, Mr. Yost,” and the jig was up. Two young lads rushed forward to present their surprised and pleased principal with a yellow and white decorated cake on behalf of the group. Yost then was inundated with scores of homemade greeting cards, fashioned earlier by small but loving hands. Amid the amazement of how the secret had been so well kept and contemplation of the hours he would spend pouring over the greeting cards, Yost heard the children’s chorus of “How Old Are You?” He responded in the manner of a true educator: “I’m 49 plus one.” "Happy Birthday” Mr. Yost! Children rush forward to present their principal with a decorated cake and scores of handmade greet­ ing cards at his surprise birthday party Friday. �Th* Mople Volley New* Noshville, Tvesdoy, Novembe i980 — Poge2 Nashville News Many Castleton Township voters awaited in iong lines to cast ballots in last Tuesday's General Election, as record numbers of Michigan voters flocked to the polls. In Castleton, nearly 1,300 of the township's approximately 1,825 registered voters turned out (This tally includes absentee ballots.) Quite a contrast to the August primary when less than 100 Castleton voters went to the polls. Despite Tuesday's lengthy lines which often stretched to include 30 or more in­ dividuals, the wait was relatively short, probably averaging less than half an hour. This is a credit to the very efficient election of­ ficials who staffed the township polling place, as well as an indication that most voters had wrestled with the complex proposals and multiple candidates to reach a decision prior .to entering the voting booth. The over 70;percent turnout in Castleton topped the state average by several points and exceeded by nearly 20 points the national per­ centage. We understand voter turnout in Maple Grove Township was equally im­ pressive. While voter turnout was on the upswing this year, reports are that local trickor-treater turnout was on the decline this past Halloween. Despite favorable weather and the Friday advantage, most Nashville householders say they had less goblins call this year than in 1979. Mrs. Lonny Kienutske who kept count of the trick-or-treaters calling at her home on Washington Street reports 291. She had 308 last year. Dramatic decreases in the number of callers were noted along Reed and Main Street this year, with activity tapering off about 8 p.m. Maple Valley’s home foot­ ball game may have kept some of the older children occupied during peak trickor-treat hours. No serious Halloween destruction was reported this year. Even the traditional Main Street window soaping seemed to be on the decline. There were a few instances of thrown eggs on sidewalks and buildings and the usual smashed pumpkin debris on the streets. The Nashville Fife Dept, was on standby duty in case of prankster fires. They were called northwest of town about 9:30 p.m. to a shed fire on Cogswell Road, but it proved to be of a minor nature Condolences to the family of John R. Mason, 76, who passed away November 4 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was a lifetime area resident, father of Ben Mason of Hometown Lumber in Nashville and Mrs. Dora Chase, newly-elected Maple Grove Township clerk. Services were held Friday at the Nashville Church of the Nazar ene. Mrs. Zoe Gillett, a former local resident now of the Barry County Medical Care Facility, spent a recent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Doris Marshall of Nashville. While here, she was visited by her nephew and his wife, Ralph and Betty Hart of Mason, and her niece and husband, Alice and Art U Ren of Eaton Rapids. Also present for the occasion was Mrs. Gillett’s daughter, Mrs. Clara Pennock of rural Nashville. Last Wednesday Mrs. Clara Pennock, her sister Mrs. Doris Marshall, and Doris’ daughter, Mrs. Nancy Johncock, all of Nashville, enjoyed a shopping ex­ cursion to Battle Creek. They called on Mrs. Pen­ nock’s daughter, Mrs. Leigh Haroff at her home there, and later had lunch on the Michigan Mall with Clara’s other daughter, Mrs. John Lane of Battle Creek. Mrs. Keith (Alice) Mc­ Millen of Nashville recently spent a week as a patient in the heart monitoring unit at Grand Rapids Osteopathic Hospital in Grand Rapids, Fortunately; her problem was not as serious as first thought and she is home now and doing well on EATON FEDERAL Savings & Loan will be CLOSED for Veterans Day ... November 11th Under New Management DARLENE HUGHES Call for an Appointment. THURSDAY SPECIAL Cuts, Shampoos and Sets. Hours: 9 to 8 Tues. & Thurs.; 9 to 5 Wed. & Fri.j 9 to 4 Sat. The Mirrors image ,«uie imillom iiuaae.. Beauty and Barber Shop Hl N. Main Nashville (517) 852-9192 medication. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Christiansen of Nashville were Sunday afternoon callers on Mr. and Mrs. Ross Jarrard of Battle Creek. A family roller-skating outing is planned by the Nashville Baptist Church on Tuesday, November 11, between 6:30 and 9 p.m. at the Adams Roller Rink in Charlotte. The Golden Agers of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet for a noon potluck dinner at the Community House on Friday, November 14. When God’s No-Munch Bunch met last Monday for their weekly weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church, two ladies tied for top honors. Each had lost two and three-quarters pounds in one week. They are Rachel Kisinger of Battle Creek and Kris Stairs of Vermontville. In the final episode of the Focus on Family films being shown at the Nashville Baptist Church, the film What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women: Money, Sex and Children will be presented at 7 p.m. Sunday, November 16. The public is invited to at­ tend. This is the last of a series of seven familyoriented films by Dr. James Dobson. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville were in Battle Creek Saturday to call on his sister, Mrs. Ethel Shaver, who is a patient at the Arrowood Nursing Center. While in the city, the Reids also stopped at Leila Hospital to visit Ethel’s husband, Frank Shaver, who recently underwent surgery there. Seeing the stage show “Annie” was the highlight of a recent Saturday excursion to Chicago by Mrs. Petie Latta and her daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Sherry) Gould, both of Nashville. The two made the trip on a tour bus out of Grand Rapids. They joined Sheriffand Mrs. David Wood and former local residents Mr. and Mrs. Larry Conklin, all of Hastings, for the auto trip to Grand Rapids to board the excursion bus for a 7 a.m. departure. Arriving in Chicago about 10:30, the tourists had about three hours to shop and eat at the Water Tower plaza. After that, they journeyed to the Erie Crown Theater in the McCormick Center to see the stage show featuring Little Orphan Annie and her faith­ ful dog Sandy. The staging and acting were very im­ pressive, including a fabulous performance by the animal. Following the show, the tour group departed for Michigan, stopping at Portage, Indiana, for sup­ per. They arrived back in Grand Rapids at 10:30 p.m. and headed for home, tired but happy. Condolences are extended to family of Vincent Vessecchia who passed away November 1 at Fairmont, West Virginia, of com­ plications from recent heart surgery. Called home by his father’s death was Rick Vessecchia and wife, Cathy, of Nashville. Services were held last Wednesday. Rick had only recently returned to Michigan, having been in West Virginia to be with his father during surgery the By Susan Hinckley previous week. The Nashville Lions Club recently donated $300 to the Michigan Eye Bank Research Center at Ann Arbor. Michigan Lions are raising funds to establish the Center for more complete research of causes of blind­ ness and conservation and restoration of sight. Michigan Eye Bank is one of the largest in the U.S.A. More eyes are needed for cornea transplants and research. Anyone wishing to donate their eyes at the time of death may call any local Lion for further information. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Copp, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Klont and Mrs. Peter Klont, all of Lansing, were recent callers on Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville. The visitors took Mrs. Curtis to Bellevue for Sunday dinner at the Masonic Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Marguerite) Ackett of Nashville were in Charlotte Saturday to attend the wedding of her great­ nephew, Kris Kelly. The ceremony at the Assembly of God was followed by a reception and luncheon at the United Methodist Church there. Word has been received in Nashville that Leonard Shull has been hospitalized at Zephyrhills, Florida, with a heart condition. He was admitted to the intensive care unit at the hospital shortly after Mr. and Mrs. Shull arrived in Florida for the winter. Mrs. Maude McNutt of Sturgis is spending a few days visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Bessie and Lawrence Friddle of rural Lacey. Mrs. Friddle con­ tinues to recover from recent kidney surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny (Montiel) Dull of rural Nash­ ville recently entertained at two family birthday parties. The first gathering honored Mrs. Dull’s mother, Mrs. Ethel Latta of rural Nash­ ville, and the Dull’s foster grandson, Tran Bo Chau Phan, a student at MSU. He was 19 on October 15th and Mrs. Latta observed her 84th birthday on October 24. Present for the Friday evening family dinner in addition to the Dulls and the honorees were: Mr. and Mrs. Forest Rogers and Melanie of Nashville and Dr. and Mrs. William Ross, Brenda and Betsy of Adrian. The latter two stayed over Saturday with the Dulls while Dr. and Mrs. Ross attended the MSU Homecoming game at East Lansing. The following Friday evening, October 24, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Dull hosted another party in honor of Mrs. Ethel Latta’s 84th birthday. This event was a surprise. Present for the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Forest Rogers and daughters of Nashville; Mrs. Helen Johnson of Thornapple Lake; Mrs. James Morgan and daughters, Melissa, Becky and Stacey; Mrs. Audrey Morgan; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morgan and son Bill and wife; Mr. and Mrs. David Morgan, Heather and Kyle; Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Moody and Jada; Mrs. Judy Clark and son Danny, all of Battle Creek. During the party, two sets of 5generation photos were taken. Recent visitors at the Nashville Senior Citizens’ Nutrition Site were Flossie Richards, Eunice Rizor and Beatrice Ellis, all of Hastings, and Zoe Gillett of the Barry County Medical Care Facility. The ladies were in town to attend an afternoon meeting of the Nashville Garden Club held at the Curtis Craft Center. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville enjoyed a recent trip to Kentucky to visit relatives. Ac­ companying them were Mr. Reid’s parents, Vere and Olive Robinson of Bellevue. Leaving Michigan Wed­ nesday morning, the travelers arrived at Lexington to spend the night with Mrs. Reid’s sister and family, Alice and Kenneth Vosburg. Thursday, while the Robinsons remained at their daughter’s home, Clarence and Margaret Reid drove on to Abingdon to call on former Nashville residents, Roger and Norma Claypool and children Barbara and little Rog. The Reids enjoyed a scenic tour of the beautiful mountainous region where the Claypools live. They returned to Lexington on Saturday, and the following day the Reids and Robinsons returned to Michigan. Mrs. Arden (Sue) Reid of Nashville underwent gall bladder surgery at Pennock Hospital in Hastings recently. During her con­ finement, little Mindy Reid stayed the week with her grandparents, Clarence and Margaret Reid. Also staying a few days with the Reids were Mindy’s sisters, Arnie and Erica. They had spent the earlier part of the week with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Tredinnick and family of Hastings. Sue returned home from the hospital Sunday and the Arden Reid family were Sunday dinner guests of the Clarence Reids. Also1 an overnight Thursday guest of her grandparents was little Jennifer Reid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Reid of Nashville. Friday noon dinner guests of the Clarence Reids were Darrel and Karen Reid and son Matt of Kalamo and two nieces of Karen. Supper guests were Vernon and Jo Ann Reid and children,* Michelle and Gregg, of Charlotte. Celebrating her 96th birth­ day on November 17 will be Mrs. Rhoda Lathrop, a former Nashville resident now living at the Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. We hope her friends will brighten her day with a card or letter. The address is 1546 Sherman, S.E,, 49506. Mrs. Lathrop was born in England. At age 19, she came to America to visit an aunt living near Hastings. While here she met her future husband, the late “Hal” Lathrop, and never returned to England. In­ stead, she married and settled down near Barryville where she remained until moving into Nashville in her later years. Mrs. Lathrop has two sons, Hubert of Nashville and Ferris of Lantana, Florida, and a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Kelsey of Hastings. In ad­ dition she has 13 grand­ children, several great­ grandchildren and one great­ great granddaughter. Though her eyesight and hearing are failing somewhat, she still enjoys general good health. Happy Birthday to Rhoda Lathrop and best wishes on her very special day. The Nashville Lions Club will meet for dinner at 7 p.m. Monday, November 17, at the St. Cyril Parish Hall. The program will be a presen­ tation by Lene Pauleson of Langesund, Norway, an exchange student at Maple Valley High School who is residing with the family of Dr. and Mrs. Hubert Overholt of rural Nashville. The Education Committee of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, at the church. The Council on Ministries will meet the following week at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Administrative Board.. Congratulations to Steven and Joyce Reid of Hastings on the November 3 arrival of a 7 lb. 14 oz. daughter at Pennock Hospital. The baby has been named Amber Ellen, after two great­ grandmothers, the late Mrs. T. S. K. Reid of Nashville and Mrs. Ellen Grisham, who lives at Sacramento, Calif. The baby’s paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Don Reid of Hastings. He is a former Nashville boy and known to many of our readers. The new arrival also has a paternal great­ grandmother, Mrs. Amy Bower of Hastings. Maternal grandparents are Mr. arid Mrs. Ray Schiek of Sacramento. The young lady, is welcomed home by a three-year-old brother; Justin. Steven Reid is pastor of the Peace United Methodist Church at Barryville and Quimby and also is an administrative assistant in the Barry County Grants office in Hastings. The Builders Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, at the home of Eldon and Wilma Day of Nashville. The Community Center (old Waterworks Building) in Putnam Park was a busy place Sunday afternoon and evening, November 2, as Continued on next page- THANK YOU ... For Your VOTE Last Tuesday Elsie B. FURROW BARRY COUNTY TREASURER Paid for by Committee To Re-elect Elsie B. Furrow — 1417 S. Jefferson, Hastings s Barry County Treasurer �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. November 11, 1980 — Page 3 Nashville News continued J’liu S ® > J® S Nl . i « « I' many local families participated in a photo-taking session sponsored by the Riverside Recreational Development Corp. The family group portraits were taken by a professional photographer. Scheduled 15 minutes apart, the ap­ pointments started shortly after noon and continued until past 7 p.m. For their work in recruiting subjects, scheduling the sittings and otherwise handling arrangements, the hard­ working RRDC volunteers were able to boost their treasury which is dedicated to development of a com­ munity recreational park on the Thornapple River west of Nashville’s business district. The Nashville Police Dept, handled 63 complaints during the month of October, according to a report given to the village council Thursday by Sgt. Eugene Koetje, acting chief. The Nashville police cruiser was •5 PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY driven 2,195 miles during the month and used 190 gallons of gasoline. The local police made three arrests in Oc­ tober and assisted Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, five times. They also issued three moving violation tickets. Among the complaints received by the local police were 3 malicious destruc­ tions of property, 2 assaults, 1 disorderly conduct, 2 prowlers, and 7 larcenies.' The officers found one open door in making nightly checks. Arrested during the month of October was a suspect in an attempted breaking and entering of a Main Street business place. In that case, Sgt. Koetje asked the council Thursday to issue an official letter of appreciation to Esther and Sandy Wilson, local citizens who witnessed the incident, notified police, and kept the suspect under surveillance until the officers arrived to apprehend the individual. Nashville now boasts 1,620 souls, according to figures furnished in a preliminary 1980 census report received last week by the village clerk. The tally came from the U.S. Census Bureau, which also indicated- a preliminary housing count of 627 units in the village. LIMESTONE & MARL *.»! Proper turkey preparation could save your holiday meal Some people think the turkey, not the eagle, is our national bird. Both are symbols of this country, but they represent different ideas. For example, you’d never find an eagle lying in a sea of giblet gravy, surrounded by mashed potatoes and candied yams. That’s the turkey’s job. The eagle has loftier things to do. You who cook the Thanksgiving turkey have a job to do, too. First and foremost, be sure it’s fit to eat. Although instructions are printed clearly on frozen turkeys, ignoring them can .wreak havoc on the festive spirit. A few turkey tips are easy to follow. If your turkey is frozen, keep it in the original wrapper and allow two days for thawing birds weighing 18 pounds or less. Add another day for heavier birds. Thaw them in the refrigerator, never at room temperature. If time is limited, you can thaw the bird partially in the refrigerator, and finish the thawing by placing the turkey under cold, not warm, running water. Cook the turkey within 24 hours of thawing it. If you don’t plan to cook it im­ mediately, cover it loosely with waxed paper and place it in the refrigerator, but never refreeze it. Clean the turkey by washing it thoroughly inside and out with cold, running water, drain it, and do the same thing with the giblets. As you’re cleaning it, be aware of stickiness in three places: under the wings, at a point where the legs and body join, and on the upper surface of the tail. That means the turkey is beginning to spoil. If the wing tips are turning a darker color and if there is a bad odor, throw it away. Don’t risk food poisoning on the day you count your blessings. When in doubt, throw it out! When the bird is cooked, keep it hot or in the refrigerator. Never let it stand out for serving or nibbling for more than two hours. When dinner is finished, cover it with waxed paper and put it in the (Delivered and Spread) • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON tatpll RL 3, NASHVILLE ■ » REV. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the eve. before. ■UojttEsIdi ■^SusiIbJb ras® U L M t djfi >iaj has been named | MM Ella, ills tu। taiak fctaHis rassSeniimSta is is FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Coll... THE HECKER AGENCY ' 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 8S2-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. ratal 1km ■a ns । satate b BwiMsk n^rtBul Jfc Ray & i jacESM9 15RF < ■ ailfi <Mbrfi * Mbrfi * I fftk* jvik Public invited to attend. DAN'S WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852*9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Don! I ' INVENTIONS AND DISCOVERIES by Brian Williams. This book traces the history of man, the in­ ventor, from the Stone Age to the Space Age. It has been presented to the library in memory of Robert Fueri, Sr., by his wife and children. THE AUTOMOBILE BOOK by the editors of The Saturday Evening Post. In pictures, prose and sheer poetry, this book tells the story of the little engine that could and did change the face of the nation. It has been presented to the library in memory of Robert Fueri, Sr., by Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn Day, Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn LeRoy Day, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Day and Mr, and Mrs. J I** tt* !lM . The Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club will hold an achievement banquet Tuesday, November 18 at* Maplewood School all- Armistice Day celebrates the longawaited end of World War I in 1918. Since then we have had several more wars, with tragic loss of life on both sides, Each side always insists its causeis just - and that God is on their side. With the constant communication now between the leaders of all nations, dare we hope that each nation will be able to see the other’s point of view, and that compromise rather than war can result? In modern war, everyone is the loser. FUNCftU. DIRXCTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 .Z Cris Batdorff. BACK ROADS AMERICA by Thomas O’Neill. A medley of the sights and sounds of an America journey can be found her’e-along the country’s beguiling back roads. This book has been presented to the library in memory of George Dean by Ray and Sue Hinckley. THE FLORENTINE TABLE by Paul Durst. An unforgettable novel that has all the dramatic impact of Rosemary’s Baby and The Exorcist. Graham RICH by As much a Masterton. fascinating epic of the growth of America as it is a tale of a commanding family in the tradition of the Van- Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club to hold banquet ragstat1 * it* 1 r Vermontville Public Library Dependable service on all makes and models. FREE WATER TEST! I secc5| £ I New books at Putnam Library Come hear the Gospel PH. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH ifeiSnttelte tasst ikM T.S.Ltteih fc Er ad Mn Elau Ml <1 A ha I Sa rexa CattMtaii I SO;gratyrsid and hearty meal. It doesn’t matter if you get your “national birds” confused. Tne important thing is to celebrate the holiday, the time when not only the turkey but also the family makes it a day of Thanksgiving. For more information, contact the Barry - Eaton District Health Department, 220 W. Court St., Hastings. Phone 945-9516. CRANEWORK WtellJU ■ 7 refrigerator. Although preparing the Thanksgiving dinner is a flurry, don’t take short cuts with cleanliness. Never use the cutting board or knife that was used for the raw bird to serve up the cooked turkey. Wash all utensils and boards with hot soapy water after you prepare the raw bird. Poultry spoils easily, so follow directions for a safe purpose room. Potluck supper will be at 6:30 : p.m. followed p.m., o owe byy enrollment of new members for 1981 at 7:30 p.m. County awards will be presented to several members during the program, which will also include a slide presentation by Nyle Wells of his trip to Washington, D.C. The 4-H members should have their project bodes finished and ready to hand in before they can receive their pin and certificate. Any boy or girl 9-19 yrs. interested in joining 4-H for the coming year should be present at 7:30 p.m., along with their parent. Any questions, call Phyllis Wells, 726-0129. Action-Ads FOR SALE: Good looking, comfortable to drive 1974 Ford LTD. air. power brakes, power steering, lakes regular gas. 84.000 miles, great condition. 566­ 8597. Sunfield, tIfn) derbilts and the Rockefellers. VOLCANO - The eruption of Mount St. Helens. CHESS MOVE BY MOVE by-Paul Langfield. THE ALCOHOL TROUBLED PERSON by Alan Willpughby. THE COMPLETE BOOK OF CARTOONING by John Richardson. at the... UNITED Methodist Church 210 Washington St. Nashville, Mi. Rev. Leonard F. Putnam WE .WILL BE CLOSED NOVEMBER 11th FOR VETERANS’ DAY NOW . . CHECKING INTEREST ON CHECKING STARTING DECEMBER 31, 1980 For more information, stop in at any of our 4 convenient locations IT PAYS TO SAVE AT EITON FEDERAL SAVINGS ..i LO»_H ASSOCIATION! 6 Month Money Market Certificate 6 Monnhi S10.000 OO Minimum ________ RATE 13.519 FOR NOV. 6 thru NOV. i2T~]_ per annum Fn —— VARIABLE 2z year rah Money Market Certificate 00 nun J 2-WEEK RATE THRU 112.000 NOV. 12: 12.937 rnntimiomty FROM YOUR 2% YEAR CERTIFICATE THIS IS MORE THAN ANY BANK CAN PAY Eaton Federal ALL ACCOUNTS NOW INSURED UP TO $100,000.00 -fj^l.K and Loan Association FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE CHARLOTTE MICHIGAN | �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 11, 1980 — Page 4 Trains transported hunters and their trophies in 1800's The Michigan Centrail Railroad is advertising special low rates for hunters to all points in Michigan,” announced the Nashville News in October 1898. Soon, many Nashville area Nimrods would be making their annual trek north in search of deer. Most would travel to Michigan’s upper reaches by train, and ship their trophies home via rail. The practice continued to be popular well into the 20th century. “Nashville hunters are returning home,” advised the News in late November 1926, “and there is scarcely a morning but what a deer arrives at the express office. About the biggest and finest yet was a huge 12-point buck that came Tuesday morning, belonging to Mr. Housler.” Colorful tales of yearly hunting expeditions filled November pages of the Nashville News, almost from its inception in 1873. “Theodore C. Downing writes from the north that he and the other five hunters in his party are camped 20 miles from Roscommon,” noted the News in early November 1877. “They already have killed nine deer, a bear and a cub. Theo, had the honor of killing the bear, but not until it had fatally injured his hunting dog and very nearly reached the hunter.” Some game generally was consumed in camp, but the majority of it was sent home. And once in a while, the return brought a real sur­ prise. “The Nashville hunting party returned Saturday from the north, having ac- Gail Lykins, right, and his twin sons Sherman and Charles were among those listed in a 1939 Nashville News report of local hunters who had gone north for deer. Expeditions of Nashville sportsmen filled November pages of the local press for more than three-quarters of a century. The Lykins boys began hunting with their father at age 14. Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Call...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 counted for 16 deer,” reported the News in early December 1898. “Charles Scheidt brought home a live fawn, which has attracted considerable interest.” Deer were a bit of a novelty in this locale then, as evidenced by this News report from November 1904: “Deer which once were plentiful in these parts but have become a rarity in recent years, may be coming back. George and Homer Ayers saw one last week on the Daniel Jackson farm in Maple Grove.” The success or failure of the local sportsmen’s seasonal expedition was meticulously noted in the News, particulary the group of prominent citizens who comprised Nashville’s “hunting party.” In 1900, for example, this group brought 16 deer back to Nashville. Of those, ac­ cording to the News account, “Joe C. Baker shot five; Charles M. Putnam, three; Henry Roe, three; Harrison Freemire, two; and Charles J. Scheidt, one.” The hunting party often provided adventurous tales for Nashville readers, such as a 1903 trip to Shingleton in which they brought home 11 deer. “During their second week (in camp) one of the party, Rant Mayo, became lost about 12 miles west of Munising,” reported the News. “He finally reached another camp, where he stayed two days,' during which his companions had about given him up for dead.” Upon occasion, however, the local Nimrods preferred to keep silent about their exploits. “The Nashville hunting party returned Tuesday from their annual invasion of the wilds of the Upper Peninsula,” observed the News in late November 1907. “The members of the party are not telling anything about it, but it is said authoritatively that they failed to bring down a single deer.” By the~mid-1920’s, stories of local deer hunters in the north woods still were of interest to readers back home. “Cards from the Bera hunting party report 16 in­ ches of snow in the Upper Peninsula,” noted the News in mid-November 1929. “They had to leave their truck at Kenton and haul their supplies the rest of the way on sleighs.” With the advent of the auto, more and more Nash­ ville people traveled north for the hunt. And the number of trophies increased. In mid-December 1928, the News noted that the Con­ servation Department reported 5,255 deer had been brought across the Straits Nashville's railroad station was a lively place in deer hunting season, as the sportsmen invaded Michigan's wilds by train and shipped their trophies home byt rail. In a successful season, scarcely a day went by but what a carcass arrived at the Michigan Central express office (at right) to be claimed by a returning hunter. Some game usually was consumed in camp. Charles J. Scheidt (left), Henry Roe and Charles Putnam were members of Nashville's "hunting party," a group of 19th cdntury Nimrods who traveled north each November in search of deer, since the animals were a local rarity then. In fact, a live fawn brought home by Scheidt in 1898 attracted considerable interest in the village. “Lynn Lorbeck apparently often were displayed in front that year, representing of his Main Street store (now has the honor of bringing roughly one-half the kill Nashville Auto & Farm home the first deer for this throughout the state. Two Supply) until the animals season, a 3-point buck,” local hunters who had gone were “rank,” according to announced the News in across the Straits to On­ present-day memories. November 1932. “Mr. and tonagon County that year Dahlhouser’s tales of hun­ Mrs. Menno Wenger drdvejn and who each brought back a ting in Roscommon County Monday night with the fine large deer were Glenn sometimes made News second deer to be brought in and Floyd White. locally this season, a 150headlines. As interest in the sport Always big news in Nash­ pound buck from across the became more widespread, ville was the first deer of the Straits.” the number of licenses season, and often the second. issued to area deer hunters became a popular News topic. ‘-‘County Clerk Himm reports he has issued 139 deer hunting licenses to Barry County residents,” informed the News just a few Thursday, November 13-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development days before the opening of Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. the 1929 season, “and he Monday, November 17-7:30 p.m. “How to Heat With Wood” likely will issue enough more and “How To Save Energy” class featuring expertise of Dr. to account for 150 hunters Henry Huber, MSU Professor and wood energy consultant, from the county.” who will show ways to heat safely using a variety of heating Nashville folks buying equipment. Happy At Home Extension Study Group will add licenses found their nambs Energy Saving Tips and have refreshments. Open to all published in the local newspaper well into the without charge, at First Baptist Church, in Charlotte. Monday, November 17-7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fairboard 1940’s. meeting, Fair Office, Fairgrounds. And accounts of the coming and going of Nash­ Tuesday, November 18 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Committee meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. ville hunters continued to Bostwick, Charlotte. make interesting reading in Wednesday, November 19-7:30 p.m. “How To Survive As A the local press. From the Single” (Last in series) at the Extension Office, 126 N. 1939 season: “Among local Bostwick, Charlotte. deer hunters who already Thursday, November 20 - 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller have left for the north are Skating, Adam’s Skating Center, Lansing Rd., Charlotte. Gail Lykins and his sons, Saturday, November 22 -12-5 p.m. 4-H Clowning Workshop, Charles and Sherman; Dr.F. 4-H Building Charlotte. , G. PUltz; Adolph Douse, Jr.; Monday, November 24 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Dairy Banquet, for Floyd and Glenn White; members, leaders and parents, 4-H Building, Charlotte Ralph Olin and his brother, fairgrounds. H. C. Olin of Detroit ... Dr. Tuesday, November 25 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Knitting and Stewart Lofdahl, Earl Crocheting workshop, 4-H Building, Charlotte fairgrounds. Olmstead and Royce Henton Friday, November 28 - 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Eaton Extension of Delton will leave this Homemakers Bazaar at American Bank, corner of Cochran weekend to hunt near Lake and Lawrence in Charlotte. Craft items, baked goods, light George in Clare County ... lunch. Open to all. Claris Greenfield is working Friday, November 28 - EXTENSION OFFICE WILL BE as relief operator at the CLOSED. depot while Ticket Agent Monday, December 1 - 7 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Frank Haines is .north deer Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. hunting...” Saturday, December 6 - 12 noon, DHIA Annual Banquet, No account of Nashville’s Masonic Temple, Charlotte. hunters of the 1930’s would be complete without mention Saturday, December 6 -10 a m. - 2 p.m. 4-H Shooting Sports Clinic, Upstairs in 4-H Building, Charlotte fairgrounds. of local clothier Charles Dahlhouse whose trophies Tuesday, December 9 - 9:30 a m. - 1 p.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers Council meeting. Christmas program and EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR �MACE Pharmacy weel 207 N. MAIN NASHVILLE '‘ftow .~^ood SUPPLIES FOR CAKE AND CANDY FOR ALL OCCASIONS! RENTAL PANS AVAILABLE I ! 852-0845 CAKE, CANDY, AND CHOCOLATE MOLDING SUPPLIES 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 650 S. 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Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................ 7 p.m. rev. ' REV. J. G. BOOMER RICHARD WADSWORTH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. .11 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Church School. 9:30 a.m. Church Worship. 11 a.m. (Nursery Care~Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE FLEMING -ococoocococcocz- Sun. A.M. Worship. 9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 xooooc'- Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service. .7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. 301 Fuller St., Nashville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH REV. MOLLY TURNER - PASTOR STEVEN L. REID ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville 304 Phillips St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCHSunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service. 11 a.m. P.M. Service . . 7 p.m. Wed. Service. . 7 p.m. Sunday: Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m.A.M. Worship . ,TT a.m. Evening Worship . 7 p.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening-. Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. the evening before PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT . Assistant...Don Roscoe 203 N. State, Nashville REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/a mile East of M-66,5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School .. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. A.M. Service. .7 p.m. P.M. Service. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER THE SOUTH KALAMO PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. Welcomes you to all of its services: Sunday School .. 10 a.m. A.M. Worship ..1 1 a.m. A.M. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... Special Prayer for your needs �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. November 11. 1980 — Pope 6 Maple Valley Schools Annual Financial Report EXPENDITURES: Redemption of Bonds Interest on Bonds Other Expenses Outgoing Transfers and Other Transactions.... $50,000 27,693 7’ $45,000 29.175 74 TOTAL Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers 8 Other Transactions . $77,764 $74,249 Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions Over Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers and Other Transactions Excess Expenditures $ (88) $ (6,961) DEBT RETIREMENT FUND STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1980 FUND EQUITY, JULY 1, 1979 Additions (Deductions) Prior Year Adjustment Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions Over Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers, & Other Transactions $ Other Additions (Deductions) Deductions 88 Net Additions (Deductions) .. $22,536 (88) FUND EQUITY, JUNE 30, 1980 $22,448 BUILDING AND SITE FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30. 1980 ASSETS; Cash........................................ Accounts Receivable ..... Taxes Receivable .....*., Due from Other Funds. . Due from Other Governmental Units ...... Other Assets............................. TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE: Accounts Payable.............. Contracts Payable .................. Salaries & Withholding Payable Accrued Expenses.. Due to Other Funds Deferred Revenue . Other Liabilities ... TOTAL LIABILITIES REVENUES & FUND BALANCE TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 1980 1979 $193,228 $417,932 899 144 4,494 0 49,031 293,770 11,472 267,421 $537,072 $1,471 $1,471 $701,319 $ $ 774 TOTAL Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions . $3,047,115$2,678,286 Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfers and Other Trans­ actions Over Expenditures Out­ going Transfers & Other Transactions $(164,944) $(2,466) STATE OF FUND BALANCE YEARENDED JUNE 30, 1980 FUND BALANCE, JULY 1, 1979 $700,545 Additions (Deductions) Prior Year Adjustments.,. . Excess of Revenue, Incoming Transfers and Other Transactions ............... $(164,944) Over Expenditures (Expenditures exceed revenues) .................. Outgiong Transfers and Other Transactions............. Other Additions (Deductions)' 774 $535,601 $700,545 $537,072 $701,319 GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 REVENUES: 1380 1979 Local ...... _.......... $954,262 $870,830 Intermediate. ..................... 0 0 State 1,763,638 1.661,529 Federal 98,6 93,140 Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions ........ 65,593 50,321 TOTAL REVENUES, INCOMING TRANSFERS AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS $2,882,171 $2,675,820 EXPENDITURES: Instruction $1.667,307$! ,482,522 Instruction-Employee Benefits 209,188 170,440 Support Services: Pupil...................................... 118,739 107,788 Instructional Staff 51,541 47,842 General Administration 77,925 67,875 School Administration 146,573 134,750 Business 603,146 523^424 C®ntr®> 9,881 9,840 o,h®r 5,944 6,771 Support Services-Employee Benefits Community Services Community Services-Employee Ben®f'*s 86,745 76.410 56,619 Capital Outlay 19,963 Outgoing Transfers and Other Transactions 12,680 31,488 $(164,944) FUND BALANCE, JUNE 30, 1980 164,944 $535,601 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 ASSETS: Cash '...' Accounts Receivable.......... Taxes Receivable ... Due from Other Funds... Other Assets............................. TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE: Tax Anticipation Notes & Loans Payable Accounts Payable..................... Due to Other Funds .. Other Liabilities....................... TOTAL LIABILITIES 1980 1979 $20,298 2,229 65 0 0 $20,920 1,582 34 0 0 $22,592 $22,536 $ $40,835 1,169 $40,280 888 TOTAL ASSETS: $42,004 $41,168 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE: Tax Anticipation Notes and Loans Payable Accounts Payable..................... Due to Other Funds .............. Other Liabilities ....................... $ TOTAL LIABILITIES 144 144 $ $42,004 $41,168 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE $42,004 $41,168 BUILDING AND SITE FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 1980 REVENUES: Local.................................. Other Revenues ....................... Incoming Transfers and Other Transactions................. TOTAL Revenues, Incoming Transfers and Other Transactions EXPENDITURES: Land................................ , Buildings and Additions Furniture and Equipment ...... Other Expenses . Outgoing Transfers and Other Transactions ............ $ 836 0 197 $ 21,168 0 $ 836 $ 833 0 $22,001 j Q 0 $ 0 $ 836 $ 0 $22,001 0 FUND BALANCE $22,448 $22,536 $22,592 $22,536 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 REVENUES: 1383 13Z3 Local.................. $37,462 $21,119 Other Revenues (Section 27 state aid funds).......... 40,214 46,169 Incoming Transfers and $77,676 o $ o $ FUND BALANCE Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfers, and Other Transactions Over Expenses and Outgoing Transfers TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE TOTAL Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions 1913 TOTAL Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions .. $ $ 1383 ASSETS: Cash............................................. Accounts Receivable............... Taxes Receivable..................... Due From Other Funds .......... Other Assets............................. $67 288 BUILDING AND SITE FUND STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1980 FUND BALANCE, JULY 1, 1979 Additions (Deductions): additions Prior Year Adjustments......... Excess of Revenues, Incoming TTransfers & Other Transactions Over Expenditures, OutGoing Transfers & Other Transactions ,,,, Other Additions (Deductions) Net Additions (Deductions) FUND EQUITY, JUNE 30, 1980 $ $41,168 836 0 836 $42,004 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. November 11, 1980 — Page 7 LONG-TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS JUNE 30 RESOURCES TO LIQUIDATE LONG-TERM DEBT: Amounts Available in the Debt Retirement Fund....................... Amounts to be Provided for the Payment of Bonds............ Amounts to be Provided for the Payment of Loans............ TOTAL Resources to Liquidate Long-Term Debt $22,448 $22,536 0 0 o 0 22,448 LONG-tERM DEBT PAYABLE: Term Bonds Payable.............. Serial Bonds Payable.............. School Bond Loans Payable... Other Loans TOTAL Long-Term Debt Payable GENERAL OPERATING FUND 1979 $745,000 $745,000 DELINQUENT TAXES RECEIVABLE JUNE 30, 1980 Cllti Delinquent 6-30-79 1979 Roll & Adjustments 1C9o7ll9ec1ti9o8n0s 1979-1980 $22,536 $795,000 0 $795,OOd Dli t 6 3 0 80 De lin q ue n t 6-30-80 1974-1975 1977- 1978 1978- 1979 1979- 1980 4,472.29 22.00 -0-0- (4,021.6 450.65 -0 -0­ -0-0 910,556.82 909,680.19 -0­ 22.00 -0­ 876.63 TOTAL 4,494,29 906,535,18 910,130.84 898.63 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND (NEW) 1978- 1979 1979- 1980 34.22 -0- -0­ 36,702,48 8.38 36,663.58 25.84 38.90 TOTAL 34.22 36,702.48 36,671,96 64.74 State Equalized Valuation State Equalized Valuation 1979-80 1979-80 1978-79 1978-79 $40,946,831 $36,681,760 COMPARATIVE SCHOOL SERVICE FUND BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 ASSETS: Cash............................... Accounts Receivable.. Inventory....................... Due from Other Funds LIABILITIES: Accounts Payable........ Due to Other Funds .. SCHOOL SERVICE FUNDS BALANCE 1980 1979 $10,296 7,128 8,985 0 $26,409 $15,719 7,179 7,819 0 $30,717 0 ______0 0 0 $26,409 $30,717 COMPARATIVE SCHOOL SERVICE FUND REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT REVENUE: Total Revenue from Local Sources Total Revenue from State Sources Total Revenue from Federal Sources .................................. Incoming Transfer from General Fund ......s.............. TOTAL REVENUES AND INCOMING TRANSFERS EXPENDITURES: Food Services................................ Book Store Activities................... Athletic Activities......................... 1980 1279 $93,974 63,151 $81,763 59,934 iO 0 8,658 6,434 $165,783 $148,131 $144,914 1,630 22,570 $128,478 2,108 20,980 STUDENT ENROLLMENT The full time student enrollment during the 1979-80 school year was 1,864 students compared with 1,922 students during the 1978-79 school year. There were also eighteen memberships for state aid purposes iin the high school adult completion program. The enrollment during the 1963-64 school year was 1,512 students. There weren't any non-resident students enrolled during the 1979-80 school year. 1979-80 TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE Bachelor's Bachelor's plus ___tepee 20 semester bn, Master’s ____Depee $10,600 $11,050 $11,500 $11,950 minimum $18,263 $19,038 $19,814 $20,589 maximum Total teachers salaries amounted to $T,647,554 this past school year. The number of full time equated classroom teachers was ninety-six (96) during the 1979-80 school year. The ratio of pupils to certified employees holding valid Michigan teacher certificates was 18.5 to 1. Certified employees includes school administrators. • There were thirty-nine separate accounts held in i the trust and agency fund at the close of the school year amounting to $31,711.68. General receipts during the year amounted to $89,451.37 compared with expenditures of $81,360.51. The financial information is taken from'the school annual financial report and audit report filed with the State Department of Education. Copies of the annual report and school audit are available at the school administration building if anyone wishes to see one. The school district qnded the school year June 30, 1980 with a cash balance of $193,218 compared with $417,922 as of June 30, 1979. This balance includes the petty cash fund. During the past school year the amount of taxes receivable decreased from $4,494 to $899. General indications are that the cash balance will be reduced even more during the 1980-81 school year considering the lower percentage anticipated increase in state aid support as related to increased expenditures. It will be necessary to have a close review of the financial condition of the school district in the spring when making plans for the coming school year. Vermontville Congregational Church announces ‘Christmas Cantata’ Practice is well under way at the First Congregational Church in Vermontville for this year’s Christmas cantata. The ‘‘Carol of Christmas” ■. will be presented on Sunday evening, December 14 at 7 p..m. This musical presentation of the Christmas story is an interesting and enjoyable arrangement of some of the favorite music of the Christmas season. Familiar and less well-known carols are interwoven with a scriptural text to tell this beautiful story. The choir would like to Action-Ads LaMAZE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES are now being TOTAL Employee Benefits ....................... Capital Outlay................................ $169,114 $151,566 0 1,984 977 2,088 TOTAL Outgoing Transfers _... TOTAL Expenditures, Transfers & Other Transactions................... TOTAL Service Fund Revenues, Transfers & Other Transactions $170,091 $155,638 00 BOARDING DOGS & CATS: $170,091 Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (EOW) Excess Revenue............................ Excess Expenditures.................. 165,783 $4,308 $155,638 148,131 $7,507 SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND VALUATION The following information is in relationship to the 1979-80 school year. Each spring the Board of Education receives an up to date appraisal report from E. C. Deyo & Associates covering all school buildings and equipment. School Buildings No. of Classrooms offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram, Mulliken Rd., Charlotte, (tfn) WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) SEPTICTANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) MEMBER Replacement Portable Insurance Equipment Value & Materials Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School (including relocatable classrooms) 37 $3,319,702 $707,024 Maplewood Elementary (including relocatable classrooms) 19 1,097,745 248,122 960,339 236,753 Fuller St. Elementary (including relocatable classrooms) 15 Maple Valley News Kellogg Elementary 774,234 102,416 (including relocatable classroom) 48,701 44,370 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 $7,893,651 for insurance purposes. 8 Master's plus 20 semester hrs. 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. extend an invitation to everyone to attend ahd share in the blessing and in­ spiration of Christmas. (Il­ li) TAX PROPOSALS DOWN - All three property tax relief proposals were defeated by voters in last week’s election by about a three to two margin. But tens of thousands of people did vote for the plans, and legislators will continue to look for ways to alleviate what many state citizens regard as the unfairness of the present property tax structure during the 1981-82 session. REPUBLICANS GAIN - State House Republicans will have six more members in the 1981-82 session, thanks to victories over six Democratic incumbents last week. The Democrats still hold the majority in the House, 64-46, but Republican impact on legislation should be increased as a result of additional members. STOP POACHING - The DNR will use the new 25-cent hike in hunting and fishing licenses and stamps to fund a threeyear program to stop poaching of fish and game. If you see or hear of anyone poaching animals, fish or birds, please call the toll free number 1-800-292-7800. TAX DEBATE - The Legislature is getting down to the business of finalizing a budget for the 1980-81 fiscal year. Some Democrats have talked about increasing taxes to make up for shortfalls in revenues, but Republicans will not go along with the plan. The taxes being discussed are the income tax and the cigarette tax. LOWER REVENUES State revenue for work on Michigan’s highways, county roads and municipal streets fell by 11 percent in the third quarter of the year compared with the same period in 1979. Gas and weight tax proceeds for public transportation and railroad preservation programs also decreased. The declines were the sharpest in a single quarter since the outbreak of World War II. MORE JOBS - Handicappers are finding job opportunities in state government that never existed before, thanks to a new policy which identifies protected groups such as women and minorities for equal employment opportunity purposes. More than 2,000 handicappers have competed for state jobs and 300 handicappers are now working for the state. �The Maple Volley K»«i Nathalie Tveedoy November 11. 1980 — Poge 6 Republicans returned to local twp. offices By Suian Hinckley Both Castleton and Maple Grove township voters returned all Republican slates to local offices in last Tuesday 's General Election No Democrats were filed for the township posts Re­ elected in Castleton were incumbents Justin Cooley, supervisor. Geneva Brumm, treasurer; and trustees Donald Pixley and Nelson Rasey A new face on the Castleton Township Board will be Sharon Bishop. She was elected to the seat now held by Clerk Geraldine Long, who did not seek re­ election. In Maple Grove Township, voters returned to office incumbents Theodore McKelvey, supervisor; Joyce Starring, treasurer; and Duane Hamilton, trustee Newcomers elected to the board were Trustee Monte Allen and Clerk Dora Chase. They will replace Richard Bassett and Mary Jarrard, respectively, current officeholders who did not seek re-election. All newly-elected posts in both townships are for 4-years, a change from the present 2­ year terms. At the county level, Castleton and Maple Grove voters supported all in­ cumbent Republican can­ didates who were unopposed They also re-elected Barry County Commissioner Alber Bell (R), who out-polled his Democratic challenger, William Schantz. In other election activity, local voters on November 4 generally followed the Republican swing of the state and nation. In three contested races of major interest, local voters chose winners. Both precincts went for Ronald Reagan for president; supported Republican incumbent Judy Hughes for Barry Country Prosecutor; and helped return Don Gilmer (RAugusta) to the State house as 55th District Represen- Nashville VFW 8260 ami AUXILIARY Fish Fry FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 SERVING 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. ADULTS...$3.50 CHILDREN 5 to 12...$2.00 CHILDREN UNDER5...FREE tative. However, in another lively contest local voters failed to back Democrat Howard Wolpe, who successfully defended his U.S House seat, Third Congressional District, earning another 2­ year term. Both Castleton and Maple Grove voters went for his opponent, Kalamazoo businessman James Gilmore. He carried Eaton County widely, Barry County narrowly, but lost the district. On Michigan’s seven ballot proposals, Castleton voters said “no” to all. Maple Grove voters, however, said “yes” to the Tisch Tax Plan but rejected the others: Smith-Bullard Tax Plan; lowering the drinking age; Coalition Tax Plan; prison funding, legislative im­ munity and Lieutenant Governor provision. All seven proposals failed statewide. Vermontville man receives two highest Lion Club district governor awards— There's still time to give to UNICEF! UNICEF, the United or to expand development Nations Children’s Fund, assistance in those areas offers the heartfelt thanks of that are finally breaking the of millions of needy children to cycle poverty, the Nashville area residents malnutrition and disease. Those who missed the door for their generous support As a result of the Nashville to door canvas are invited to United Methodist Youth sent their donations, as Felloship’s efforts, checks payable to UNICEF; UNICEF's programs to U.S. Committee for promoting clean water, UNICEF, P.O. Box 4000, better health care and basic Grand Central Station, New education in over 100 York, N.Y. 10163. Every contribution helps developing countries can to supply clean water to continue and expand. Local publicity manager villages, food to people in Steve Graham explained areas of famine, and basic that although the “trick or supplies for primary schools. treating for UNICEF” was conducted, the UNICEF fund drive was by no means over. Compassionate He stressed the fact that UNICEF depends on a Friends meet continuing effort by groups Compassionate Friends, and individuals in order to be ready when disaster strikes an organization offering friendship and un­ derstanding to bereaved parents, will hold its next meeting from 7:30 to 10 p.m. November 11 at the Ingham Community Mental Health Center. The center is located at 407 W. Greenlawn in Lansing. The meeting is open to all bereaved parents and friends. The organization was founded in England in 1969 and in the United States in 1972. For additional information about the Lansing area branch, call (517) 374-8000. Eugene Fisher, past Lions District Governor of Ver­ montville, has been presented with the two highest awards that can be bestowed upon a district governor of the Lions organization. Fisher received the 100 percent International District Governor’s Award and also the state’s 100 percent district governor’s award. One hundred-sixty Lions and Ladies attended the appreciation night in Fisher’s honor at the Elk’s Club in Lansing. He also was bestowed with many other awards— from Leader Dog, Welcome Home, Michigan Eye Bank, and Braille Transcribing award. Fisher also received the extension award for forming a new Lions Club and reorganizing a club; also an extension award for a new Lioness Club. Fisher’s district has 52 clubs and covers Eaton, Clinton, Gratiot, Ingham, Livingston, and Shiawassee counties. A district governor’s term is served from July 1 to June 31 of the following year. Crop prospects improve Timely rains and warm yield prospects rose to a August temperatures State average 30 bushels per provided good growing acre. Oat production is conditions for crops and pegged at 17.1 million generally improved bushels up 4 percent from production prospects. last year. Lodging and poor Michigan’s 1980 corn for harvest weather in parts of grain production is forecast the State lowered yield to a at just under 238 million State average 60 bushels per bushels, virtually unchanged acre. Sugarbeet production from a year ago, according is forecast at almost 1.9 to the Michigan Agricultural million tons up 21 percent Reporting Service. The 7 from a year ago. percent improvement from Nationally, crop prospects last month’s forecast can be were not as bright. Corn attributed to the con- production is forecast at 6.53 tinuingly adequate supply of billion bushels, 2 percent less moisture received by corn than the August 1 forecast over most of the State -this and 16 percent below the summer. Expectations on record 1979 crop. Soybean yield are now for a record production, forecast at 1.83 State average of 97 bushels billion, is down 3 percent per acre. If realized, this from a month ago and 19 record yield would offset a 2 percent below a year ago. percent decline in acreage. Dry bean production at As farmers started har­ almost 24 million cwt., vesting dry beans, prospects however, is up 3 percent on yield and production were from last month and 16 found to be improved from percent above a year ago, last month’s forecast. due mostly to Michigan’s Currently production is improvement from the projected to be just under 7.3 August 1 forecast. million hundredweight Sewer funds — (cwt.), up to6 percent from a continued from front year ago. Yield at 1,300 pounds, through ‘improved CARD OF THANKS contractors, Dunigan Bros., from last month, is still 7 We would like to thank all Inc., and Normco Con­ percent below last year’s 14 the parents and Band struction, both of Jackson; bag average. Booster’s officers who so Nashville village officials; Soybean production is now graciously gave their time representatives of the Army and energies at the conCorp of Engineers, DNR and expected to be virtually session stand for the football unchanged from a year ago. EPA; and Consumers Power Based on September 1 game. Company personnel. Sincerely, “If you’ve got concerns or conditions, a 28.5 million Mrs. Delores Knoll questions about the con­ bushel crop is anticipated. Mrs. Nancy Brown struction, this will be a very Due to good growing weather good time to voice them,” Kuffer told Nashville of­ ficials Thursday. He also suggested the council plan similar public informational meetings to inform Nashville residents of the project schedule. Kuffer said such meetings help minimize the number of complaints about .. . give our classified department a the temporary in­ conveniences caused by call! If you want to turn your unwanted construction activity. to When you want results.. HOMETOWN YOUR FULL SERVICE LUMBER YARD DELIVERING -PLANNING - ESTIMATING - SAVING Call and Compare...852-O882 n Nashville -1 block East on the tracks TION-ADS FOR SALE: Case tractor with manure loader. Also Moline manure spreader. 852-1759, Nashville. (11-19) WANTED: Female to share apartment in Nashville. Call 852-1801, Nashville, after 4 p.m. 5 STRING BANJO FOR SALE: $60 or best offer. 852­ 1671 or 852-0882. Nashville. 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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 11, 1980 — Page 9 Vermontville news By Esther Shepard ’v] ilS sJ sJ; h 7 7 M - '•’ h*ii ’ te’ i<.- 7h • <51;, ftj bS > * 3t n V*i ’^toifc. oifc. *s s 1t3 !S*l»l1iL •n i*"*8'rt|i *8'rt|i Mrs. Esther Satterlee’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Beulah Cronk, of Grandville and her daughter Mrs. Leeta Snider of Hudsonville, and Mrs. Leta Root of Hastings, were dinner guests one day last week. Enjoying an early Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Graham, November 2, were her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hill and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bridges, Mrs. Graham’s other sister, Mrs. Dorothy Greenman and two children, Mr. and Mrs. John Ridgely and Mr. and Mrs. James Greenman, the Graham’s daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Fox and children. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Booher of Round Lake Rd., last Monday visited their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Booher of Traverse City, who is in Munson Hospital. Miss Alta Swift of Hager Rd., who was in Leila Hospital for eye surgery, came home Sunday. Her sister Grace and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marcotte and brother Fred, drove to Battle Creek and brought her * ^*Wl Wl ■i.«a ■«a a’■'■',! wtojki ’1 * racists '■»<': Utfela r-.r-'.- 7 7 MAPLE GROVE BIRTHDAY CLUB - Food preservation loan packets now available For the convenience of study them over at home for those who want the latest 2 weeks before returning information on food them. Storage of food, home. Mrs. Ann Ewing is in the preservation or storage, making sauerkraut, intermediate care unit un­ there are loan packets preserving apple, squash from the and pumpkin products are dergoing tests at Blodgett available Cooperative Extension current topics of interest. Hospital in Grand Rapids. Office, 126 N. Bostwick, There is no charge for this Mrs. Alice Shilling of South Charlotte. service, according to Ex­ Main will haver her sister, Borrowers may pick the tension Home Economist Mrs. Flora Hardy Shurlow from Battle Creek, spend the collection of booklets and Ann Ross, Eaton County residents are invited to take winter with her. advantage of this free in­ Recent callers of Ava formation to help them save Kroger were Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Duddley and Congregational Church. The $ on food. daughter Carol of Lake City. program will be the sharing They also visited Mr. and of some of his experiences as New booklet Mrs. Fred Frith and other a livestock judge, farmer Shetenhelm families. and auctioneer by Dale Mrs. Myrutte Woodruff of Wetzel. There will be a short available on Grand Ledge called on her business meeting and food storage aunt, Mrs. Mina Barnes at election of officers. Guests the George Firster home, are always welcome. A new publication by the other visitors were Mrs. The senior citizens will Northeast Cooperative Nellie Mahar and Mrs. meet for dinner at the United Extension Service is Almira Dooling from Irish Methodist Church Tuesday, currently available for $1.25 Road. November 18. at the Eaton County Mrs. Leta Nagle’s Sunday The Kalamo Birthday Club Cooperative Extension visitors were her daughter, will meet November 19 at Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Mrs. Kate Bartholonew and Mrs. Sylvia Craun’s home. Charlotte. The booklet daughter Diana Bennett, Mr. The United Methodist covers outdoor storages, and Mrs. Merle Haines of Church will hold their indoor storages, harvesting Hastings and Mrs. Jean Christmas Bazaar and bake and plans for storage cellars. Hickey and Jerry Nagle and sale at Sugar Hut Cafe It also describs in detail the two children. November 21 and 22. specific optimum storage The Vermontville Union Thanksgiving conditions for - various Historical Society will meet Service November 23 at 7:00 vegetables and fruits. Thursday, November 13, at 7 p.m. will be in the First “This is one of the best p.m. for potluck supper in Congregational Church, the publications we have seen the Griswold room of the music will be presented by a for the home gardeners”, group from Olivet College. says Extension Home Economist, Ann Ross. “We Bud Holliwell former are happy to order them resident of Vermontville from Cornell University for passed away Sunday night at our local clientele.” his home in Nashville. He had been in Charlotte Hospital for two weeks and PHONE 945-9554 had just returned home for Action Want-Ads Sunday forenoon. The club will meet Nov. 18 at the Grange Hall with a potluck dinner at 12:30. Ruby Ball will bake the turkey for us. Each member is to bring something for "Show & Tell" or an ideal for a new club project. The October meeting was at the home of Diane Williams in Coats Grove. Her Halloween decorations were very colorful. All enjoyed the day and Velma Jarrard won the door prize. Maplewood PTO to meet — The next meeting of the Maplewood PTO will be Thursday, November 13 at 7 p.m. in the all purpose room of Maplewood Elementary. Hilda Peabody will be the guest speaker. She will be talking on "Effective Parenting." We invite you to come and join us to hear this interesting speaker. (11-12) Classic to contemporary hair designs that can add a special touch to the holiday season. Call today for an appointment. Nancy’s BEAUTY SHOP 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0330 \ । at '.i Jfflt OEsass nt Rod ■viato ntoath Sunday Best I.nt.rodju ces M..rs.v■>e e/s Sa n dw ic h es u n ay es IIBfeii jffldfcl! ■ ine Dn leaps ■mrastow. hit ■toaim pttototit jj 1SJ1 it. jajti®! ' Sunday Best Sandwiches jbii!bi.- it< 1> c sr*® PERISHABLE KEEP REFRIGERATED ^« teS jUBiP prf? > flrtf ssirt^ to" ■«** Ml* I 15* wt Sandwich Special & jsl* rtl** Hot Coffe 40 Regular INGREDIENTS: Beef patty, enriched bun, catsup, sweet pickle relish, mustard. Net weight 7% ounces. 5^' $■ jury C-Store MARATHON. •Oscar Meyer Meats •Kraft Cheeses Fantastic Selection Danish and Quality Ingredients •Foot long coney dog •Twin cheese dogs •Jumbo cheese burger •Chicken fried steak •Texas ham & cheese •Chopped B.B.Q. beef •Poor boy 416 N. Main Street — NASHVILLE — OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. November 11. 1980 — Page 10 When it comes to protein, nothing beats alfalfa for eight essential amino acids, the building blocks for protein, which must be supplied to man and animals by green plants. Five tons per acre of alfalfa harvested by early flower producer 2.5 to 3 times the amount of these amino acids as 30 bushels of soybeans. For this reason livestock farmers will do well to organize and apply “production a package'* to produce top yields of high quality alfalfa on their farm. By John Baer, Extension Ag. Agent Increasing land values, rising production costs and the recent extremely high costs of protein concentrates for livestock have caused farmers to refocus attention on the value of high-yielding, quality alfalfa. Feed costs for dairy and beef animals make up 50 to 80 percent of the total en­ terprise costs. As farmers seek higher production, protein requirements will go up. With the increasing value for seed oil meals and the increasing use of soybeans High Yielding Varieties The development of winterhardy and wilt has for human consumption, resistant alfalfas farmers will have to rely provided varieties that more and more on high withstand the severe winters quality forage protein to and will permit longer stand meet the needs of animals. life when properly managed. Therefore, producing more They also make it possible to of the protein and energy apply more intensive har­ efficiently on the farm can vesting schedules in order to increase per acre yields. help reduce feed costs. Research has shown that More recently, early moderately alfalfa can produce more maturing, wilt resistant protein per acre than any of hardy, with rapid the other 25 crops commonly varieties have been grown in the U.S. for forage recovery and grain. It also is a source developed. When used in a The Number One Choice in Feed An easy-to-feed ration that helps sows perform at their bredin potential. Provides proper nutrients for early development of pig embryos and for fanowing healthy, husky litters. Helps maintain sow condi­ tion and prevents excessive losses of body stores. High Octane® Baby High Octane® Pig Pig Chow® Startena® Packed with easily digested nutrients that get baby pigs started right. This 18% starter ration keeps those fast gains going strong. E2purina... planning tomorrow with research today. Farmer’s Feed Service 1106 E. Railroad ■ HASTINGS PHONE 94S-9926 forage system with Vernaltypes, they help the farmer distribute his harvests over a longer period and permit harvesting more of this crop at high quality (by first flower). They can be cut more frequently, giving higher yields. The use of winterhardy, wilt resistant varieties has increased per acre protein yields by at least 23 to 45 percent. Cut Early for High Quality The most important factor determining quality in alfalfa is the stage of growth at time of harvest Earlier and more frequent cutting has accounted for about 40 percent of the increase in protein yield. Young, im­ mature plants are high in energy, high in protein and low in fiber. The yield of protein, essential amino acids, and energy per acre is greatest when harvested by the first flower (1-10 bloom) stage of maturity. Concentration of each nutrient important in animal nutrition decreases with maturity. The concentration of digestible dry matter (IVDDM), CP, amino acids, carotne and minerals decrease, while fiber in­ creases. However, mineral composition may not be of great importance where minerals are fed free choice. Total nonstructural car­ bohydrates, which are highly digestible, and important in silage-making, decrease to early bloom. Protein N is the largest N component in alfalfa, making up over three-quarters of the total N. Nitrate N is highest at pre­ bud, but is not found at toxic levels. Alfalfa varieties that are susceptible to leaf diseases lose high amounts of protein after early bloom because greater leaf loss occurs than with varieties that have leaf disease resistance. Leaves contain about 4 times the concentration of protein as stems. Harvesting 3 times an­ nually at early bloom rather than 2 times at full bloom will increase the yield per acre of protein by 45 to 60 percent, TDN or energy by 30 to 40 percent, and dry forage by 15 to 25 percent. Cutting 3 times at first flower rather than 3 times by date, give an additional 5 percent increase in crude protein and 3 percent in­ crease in TDN. Delaying cutting until full­ bloom will cost $60 to $65 per acre in lost nutrients. The Get ready for Winter with. NCO Winter Blades Save $1.00 per pair with this ad. Get your ANCO Winter Blades at: Jack’s Standard Service 209 S. Main, Vermontville and Larry’s Fargo Station 106 S. Main, Nashville additional crude protein harvested by cutting 3 times rather than 2 will return the farmer more than $6 for each dollar invested in operating costs and labor to make the additional harvest, based on soybean oil meal prices at $100 per ton. However, the costs for delaying cutting are 2.5 times greater at present SBOM cost. In addition, the added energy which is harvested returns $4 for each dollar invested in making the extra cutting. Approximately 40 days are needed between cutting to obtain top yield and main­ tain stand life. Furthermore, cows con­ sume much larger quantities of early-cut forage than latecut forage, resulting in greater production of livestock products and higher rates of gain. This fact has been demonstrated in countless research studies. The best time to harvest is when both yield and quality are high. Animal intake also will be high. share your production and profits with you. Remember they take their share first, unless you control them. Insects decrease yields by sucking plant juices, by stunting growth or eating leaves, which reduced the photosynthetic capacity. They consume the youngest and most actively growing leaves first, and then con­ tinue to older leaves. Because the insects attack the leaves, they reduce the amount of feed nutrients harvested more than they do hay yields. Spray immediately after harvesting the first cutting in late May. It may be necessary to spray at mid­ May if the first harvest is delayed to June. Harvesting and Storing To Preserve Quality management to retain full, vigorous stands of alfalfa. It is important to let alfalfa grow during the early fall period from the first or middle of September to late October, if top production of protein is to be maintained. By not cutting or grazing during this period, the alfalfa is permitted to build up sufficient food reserves which keeps plants alive during the winter and assures vigorous growth the next spring. In some seasons a very late autumn cutting of alfalfa may be worth taking on well-drained, wellfertilized stands containing a winter-hardy, wilt resistant variety. It will add to yields, but leave adequate stubble. Alfalfa is a major crop grown in nearly 27 million acres in the U.S. Starting from low average yields of hay, research has indicated that per acre yields of protein and energy can be increased 2 to 4 fold when a package of production practices are supplied. The added protein produced will return $2 to $4 for each $1 spent, and the extra energy is a bonus. You will just break even with an average crop, but a well-managed crop produces top profits. Can you afford not to produce and harvest high quality alfalfa on your farm? Unfavorable weather can result in excessive losses of both dry matter and feed quality. One USDA study showed that sorting hay without rain damage con­ tained 18 percent more protein than hay with rain Fertilization High soil fertility levels on damage because more full, vigorous stands are a leaves were saved. Other must for optimum alfalfa studies indicate that fieldyields' and top quality. cured hay harvested with Proper fertilization gets lain damage lost 32.6 per­ seedlings off to a faster start, cent dry matter while hay helps the plants resist insect that did not receive rain attacks, helps the alfalfa damage lost' only 17.4 per­ compete, with grasses and cent. weeds, and extends stand Losses from weather life. Additional cuttings at damage can be reduced by early stages of maturity can using forage harvesting be taken from well fertilized equipment that reduces field ROUND OAK ANTIQUE stands, depending on the curing time, storing at TABLE: 5 leaves with rack, weather. proper moisture percentage, refinished, $325. 852-1671 or Correct the soil PH to 6.8 to and by understanding and 852-0882, Nashville. 7.0 and provide adequate using existing weather aids. FIREWOOD FOR SALE: $25 amounts of essential An uniform, even job of face cord. You pick up. 852­ elements to meet the needs mowing reduces losses from 1759, Nashville. of high-yielding alfalfa. forage left in the field. Under frequent cutting, Conditioning immediately HOGS FOR SALE: Boar, more nutrients are removed after mowing reduces field­ $75. Sow due any day, $125. by the alfalfa and must be drying time by % to two- 852-1759, Nashville. replaced by annual topdress thirds, depending on the fertilizers. Alfalfa removes weather, and saves leaves. 8 approximately 5-6 pounds of Storing as low moisture P and about 50-60 pounds K silage at 50 to 60 percent per ton of hay harvested. moisture further reduces Topdress with 150 pounds of field-drying time and per­ Cub Scout an 0 + 10 + 40 or equivalent mits storing more of the feed Pack 3176 fertilizer per ton of hay value produced. harvested to replace the A Wisconsin survey wishes to thank nutrients removed. Soils showed that low moisture having a high capacity to silage contained an average Bob & Arlene supply P and K, and where of 1 to 2 percent more protein alfalfa is not the major crop, than hay. However, studies DeCamp & Carl’s may not require 100 percent also show that the increased replacement of the nutrients protein may not be as Supermarket removed by the crop as digestible if the silage is not fertilization of other crops in harvested at the proper & everyone who the crop sequence may moisture percentage (50-60 donated news­ furnish part of the needed percent). Storing too wet or nutrients. However, soils too dry causes losses of dry papers to our having a low capacity to matter and feed, quality. ' supply P and K probably will Fall Management paper drive. require 100 percent Practice proper fall replacement. Topdress preferably after the first cutting or the last cutting 1 Restored OAK Furniture each year. Boron may limit yields on some soils, par­ ticularly light colored soils. Inoculate alfalfa or use properly pre-inoculated seed to permit the plant to obtain needed N. Nitrogen applied Also Antiques, Collectables, Primitives 1| on well-nodulated alfalfa will I 232 N. Main, Nashville || increase yields of hay and protein only slightly (10 M°n- - Thurs. 1-5 p.m.; Fri. 10-7; Sat. 10-6; Sun. 2-6 X percent or less). Nitrogen also increases the com­ petitive ability of grasses and may force alfalfa from the stand sooner than if N was not applied. Thus, returns do not pay the cost of NORM or BONN(E FREELAN applying N to good alfalfa stands. (25 years experience) Action Ads lOIKPSUffil The Family Body Shop Control Pests Insects and weeds can cause serious economic losses in the form of stand depletion, reduced yields and lower quality. Insects are “sharecroppers’* and ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ R 2, Carlisle - Nashville, Ml. Monday thru Friday 9 to 5 Phone (517) 852-9605 CMIISLI �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 11, 1980 — Page 11 What to do with immature corn by John Baer. Extension Ag. Agent high-moisture corn either as ground ear corn stored in conventional silos or highmoisture shelled corn stored in sealed silos. Ideal kernel moisture is 28 to 32 percent with 20 to 40 percent being the outer limits. Shelled grain can be combined when the moisture goes below 30 percent. However, it will be im­ possible to get a high-quality trash-free grain. Immature corn killed by frost has a soft, spongy cob in which the kernels are deeply rooted. Corn in this condition will pass through a combine easily ... many kernels will be damaged and the cobs will be broken into small pieces that stay with the grain. To minimize these problems, the following combine adjustments are suggested: •Make sure the straw rack, sieve and fan are running at the proper speed. •Snapper plates should be opened as far as possible without causing excessive ear damage. •Sieve setting normally should be opened 0.5 to 0.63 inches. It means small pieces of cob also will enter Your corn is physically mature when it reaches a kernel moisture of ap­ proximately 35 percent and you notice a darken kerne} tip where the kernel attaches to the cob. As you know, corn planted in July runs the risk of being frosted before it reaches the stage I mentioned above. The question is, if I have some of this corn, what do I do with it. Corn that has reached maturity dries down at about percent of moisture per day. This corn could be cribbed as soon as the moisture levels fall beneath 35 percent if your crib can provide artificial aeration. However, if you are using narrow row cribs and natural ventilation, it is wise to wait uh til your corn falls beneath the 30 percent moisture. Com that is stored in this form over 30 percent moisture will in all probability mold when temperatures are warm and the air moist. Do not attempt to store this corn on barn floors, wagons, etc. Corn can be harvested for News deadline changed Jr* ^E&r A new deadline is now in effect for submitting news copy to the Maple Valley News. The new time is 10 a.m. Monday. This change affects material to be picked-up at Johnny's Market in Vermontville, at the high school, and any other drop-off locations. L^.* i ate nsramii IWSB ifiia Dass FINAL WEEK! — SIGN UP BY SAT. NOV. 15 Win Ultra-Tan’s FREE Trip to Hawaii travel arrangements by — RIVERBEND TRAVEL FREE VISIT to the Ultra-Tan Booth Anytime! Stop in & try it! ickage Plans Available on Visits Deer Hunters’ WIVES SPECIALS PEDICURES $1050 •19.50 VALUE! ... PLUS ... FREE Nail Polish coat combination) with purchase of Pedicure . .*3804 Spend a relaxing hour with your feet in a whirlpool massage. Licensed Manicurist. SCULPTURED NAILS oniy$275O Make your APPOINTMENT TODAY for a New Fall Hairstyle! You'll like how you look! the grain tank, but this is unavoidable. Be sure cylinder-concave adjustments are set properly. Always read and follow the manual. If frost-damaged im­ mature grain is combined, there are three options for handling it. The first is to dry the grain artificially and store it. To prevent scor­ ching, limit the dryer temperature to less than 160 degrees, expect the kernels to shrink greatly during drying. Dried soft corn stores poorly regardless of how it is harvested and conditioned, so don’t attempt to store it past the first winter. A second method is to store the crop as high-moisture grain in an airfight silo. The third is to treat it with acid preservatives. Because soft corn has such a low test weight, more damaged kernels, and may be moldy or even sprouted, it is better to feed it than try to market it. High-moisture storage is particularly suited for this. Experiments have shown that soft corn obtained after kernels have reached early dough stage has the same feeding value as hard corn when figured on a dry matter basis. However, on a volume basis, it is necessary to feed more soft corn because of its lighter weight. Grain from corn in the early milk stage is lower in nutrients and digestible energy and should be fed only with sup­ plemental grain. Usually, small amounts of mold on immature corn create no feeding problems with cattle but can be deadly if fed to hogs. Food supplement program for mothers What is W.I.C?. The W.I.C. program is a supplemental food program for pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants and children under age 5, who reside in Barry and Eaton Counties. W.I.C. provides supplemental foods that are high in iron, protein and essential vitamins and minerals free to eligible people. Eligibility is determined by financial status and medical and-or nutritional needs. To see if you qualify for this program, call 945-9516. Office hours will be Mondays and Wed­ nesdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (12-30) 4-H family roller skating scheduled By Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent The November 4-H family roller skating will be held on Thursday, November 20, from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Ac­ tivities take place at Adam’s Roller Skating Center, located at 1069 Lansing Rd., Charlotte. All 4-H families and friends are invited to enjoy the evening of fun. For more information on family roller skating contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, at 543­ 2310. at your service Ronald L. Hughes ARMY AIR FORCE HOMETOWN NEWS CENTER -r Private Ronald L. Hughes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerold L. Hughes of Bellevue, Mich., is attending basic training at Fort Leonard Woodk, Mo. During the training, students receive instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map-reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice,' first aid, and Army history and traditions. Robert M. Goodnoe, Jr. Navy Seaman Apprentice Robert M. Goodnoe Jr., son of Irene and Robert M. Goodnoe Sr. of Route 2, Nashville Highway, Ver­ montville, 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 find first aid. Personnel who complete this course of in­ struction are eligible for three hours of college credit in Physical Education and Hygiene. A 1978 graduate of Maple Valley High School, he joined the Navy in May 1980. William J. Hosey Cheryl L. Ames Marine Cpl. William J. Airman'CheryLL. Ames, Hosey, son of Melvin D. and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norma Hosey of 10016 W. David L. Ames of Nashville, Vermontville Highway, has been assigned to Vermontville, has been Chanute Air Force Base, Ill., promoted to his present rank after completing Air Force while serving with 3rd basic training. Marine Division, Marine During the six weeks at Corps Base on Okinawa. Lackland Air Force Base, He joined the Marine Texas, the airman studied Corps in October 1977. the Air Force mission, organization and customs Kerry L. Kesson and received special training ARMY AIR FORCE in human relations. HOMETOWN NEWS In addition, airmen who CENTER - Kerry L. Kesson, complete basic training earn son of Beverly J. Kesson of credits toward an associate Charlotte, Miclh, and degree in applied science Thomas B. Kesson of through the. Community DeWitt, Mich., has been College of the Air Force. promoted in the U.S. Army The airman will now to the rank of Spec. 5. receive specialized in­ Specialist Kesson is a struction in the vehicle missile repairman at Fort maintenance field. Hood, Texas. Airman Ames is a 1980 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Vermontville, MI. FOR SALE: The Village of Vermontville has for sale a 1965 Dodge dump truck, 500 series, by bid only. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 1980. We reserve the right to reject any or all bids. VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL moodclmcK Wood/Coal Add-on Furnace woodchuck Manufactured by: DANART INC. Woodchuck 119 s. Dewey Eau Claire. Wl 54701 CHECK OUT .F.S. REPORT NO. 195 I.C.B.O. REPORT NO. PEND. HIGH OUTPUT 930 CFM BLOWERS DOUBLE STEEL BACK I DOUBLE ROW FIREBRICK A WOODCHUCK /safety lock cast iron FIRE BOX & ASH PAN DOORS /COAL SHAKER GRATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL MODELS /AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL DRAFT /80,000 - 160,000 BTU OUTPUT ASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 N. Main St Nashville Phone 852-0713 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 11, 1980 — Page 12 market tips by Maryann Beckman Consumer Marketing Information Agent COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE different parts vary. All of these factors combine to make round steak a fairly popular cut, which also means it’s relatively high priced. When you know more about the cut and how to use it in different ways, you can get more for the money and lower the cost per meal. Round steak is sold either as a full round steak or cut into its different parts. There are three distinct parts to every round steak... top round, bottom round and eye-of-the-round. These parts differ in tenderness, because they contain dif­ ferent muscles, and are priced accordingly when sold separately. The most tender section is the top round section, easily identified because it is the largest section of the full Consumers, faced with higher meat prices and general inflation, appear to be more interested than ever in getting the most for their meat money, according to a recent survey of Kalamazoo district consumers. One way to accomplish this is to really get to know the individual meat cuts, the costs, and the options provided, suggests Maryann Beckman, Food Marketing Agent for the Extension Service. One cut to consider is round steak. It has very little waste, plenty of lean meat and can be prepared in a variety ofways. Round steak has the lowest percentage of fat of all the beef steaks. Though it’s considered a less-tender cut from the round section of the beef carcass, tenderness of its THANKS to the voters of... MAPLE GROVE & CASTLETON TOWNSHIP ... for re-electing me to the County Board of Commissioners. — ALBERT BELL YOU HAVE A CHOICE WITH... RICK’S DISPOSAL Our rates are something to consider: ...for one can* .for two cans *3.25 *4.0 *4.75 for three cans ... AT THE CURB *4.2 *5.0 *5.75 .for one can ..for two cans or three cans . . . AT THE BACKDOOR We will be happy to serve you. We have served the Hastings, Middleville, Delton area for the past three years. You can contact us by writing ... Rick’s Disposal 4002 W. Gun Lake Rd., Hastings, Mi. 49058 ‘One can equals 2 plastic bags {faefumSatcat.. art's Super Market COUPON Carl's Store Coupon expires 11/15/80 25' OFF round steak. If it is of USDA Choice grade, top round can be broiled on the grill or pan­ broiled like more expensive steaks. Braise if of lower grades. For greatest tenderness, broil only to the medium-rare or medium stage. The bottom round section is the least tender section and must be cooked with moist heat. The bottom round is the second largest section and is the part closest to the bone. It’s also often sold with the eye-ofthe-round attached. Bottom round can be used for Swissing, with moist heat cookery, or can be cut into cubes or slices for stews extended with potatoes, onions, carrots or braised and combined, with noodles for a beef and noodle casserole, etc. If very thinly sliced, it can be successfully used for quick cooking stir1 fry dishes, too. The eye-of-the-round section is the smallest section of the round steak and circular in shape. Though it’s not quite as tender as the top round, it can also be broiled or pan­ broiled if no thicker than %ths of an'inch and if it’s USDA Choice grade. When sold separately, it’s usually the most expensive of the round steak sections. Current average prices will show the comparisons more vividly. The average price of the full round steak -right now is about $2.79 a pound. Bottom round averages $2.99 a pound or 20 cents more per pound than the full round. Top round is next on the price scale at a $3.09 average price per pound. The most expensive eye-of-the-round section ranges from about $3.19 to $3.99 a pound, or 40 cents to $1.20 more than the full round, depending on the store. To save money on round steaks, it’s then obvious that the lowest cost choice would be the full round steak. If you think you can’t use that much round steak for a meal for your family, buy it anyway and then cut it yourself into the three dif­ ferent sections for three different meals. A two pound round .steak would provide ample meat for two people for the three different meals, if you extend the meat with other foods that are lower in cost. If you cut one of the sections (such as bottom round) into cubes for stew $1®®OFF 1 pair LADIES' & GIRLS' All CHILDREN'S & ADULT'S KNEE STOCKINGS Cloth VESTS LIMIT 1 COUPON PER PAIR I for... Veterans Day TUESDAY Limit 1 coupon per vest. NOVEMBER 11,1980 I $1°° 0FF CHILDREN'S and ADULT'S ... FROM OUR BAKERY BOOTS arl's Super Market HUNTERS SPECIAL Coupon || Orange Flannel 4®® SHIRTS OFF Limit 1 coupon per Shirt. Expires 11/15/80. I I NASHVILLE RESIDENTS: Carts Store Coupon expires 11/15/80. I $200OFF I I The Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on the second Thursday of each month for November and December ONLY. Limit 1 coupon per pair of Boots. ^ru^Hooves. Expires 11/15/80. I ||1 I art's Super Market All CHILDREN'S JACKETS Lirni’1 cooP<’n Per Jocket. HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sundays from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Swine producers are reminded that some of this year’s crop could carry Fusarium roseum, a mold that develops during warm, wet fall conditions. “Generally, hogs will refuse to eat moldy corn, but those that do will become ill and irritable. If growers continue to feed moldy corn, hogs will lose weight and breeding gilts may abort,” says John Baer, Eaton Agricultural Agent. Producers should test their new corn by feeding it to growing-finishing pigs and observing whether they eat or refuse it. If they sort through and leave some of it, producers may want to send a sample of their corn to the MSU Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory or the Michigan Department of Agriculture for mold analysis. Growers suspec­ ting a mold problem can contact this office for further information. Pigs cannot be tricked into eating moldy corn. Flavor additives, mold inhibitors and preservatives are all ineffective in preventing the mold or in disguising its bad taste., Though ensiling will kill the mold, it -will not destroy the toxins produced and make it a safe feed for hogs. The only way to feed moldy corn safely is to dilute it with good corn. The level of mold • will dictate the proportions of good corn to moldy feed necessary to make the feed acceptable. In the future, a testing system may be established throughout the state to detect bad corn so producers can save their old com or find an alternative feed. Another possibility is to select for special varieties. It has been found that the open husk and early maturing varieties are less likely to develop mold. Local TB Assoc, seeking funds “The Local TB & Em­ physema Association of Barry County would like to thank those who have given, but we still have a long way to go,”- Ken Reahm, chairman, stated, “so would appreciate everyone getting behind our drive and help to keep us up in front and even go the second mile with us.” “We have found out that the positive pressure breathing units have been used very successfully for small children who are asth­ matic. We have a little 3year-old girl on one, and it does wonders for her plus three boys - five years and one nine years old. All are staying out of the hospital for a change.” i “But no medicare is available for this group to help on the cost which has gone to $367.00 per unit. This is our most helpful service to the emphysema and asth­ maticpatient. “So please check and see if you have returned your envelope to your Local TB & Emphysema Association with a gift and the chance to win a Cornwell turkey.” Sugar Hut Main St., Vermontville TAKING RESERVATIONS for..’ Thanksgiving Buffet NOV. 27... 12 noon to 3 p.m. Please make reservation by ... NOVEMBER 20th Auto Service CENTER • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS Carl's Store Coupon expires 11 /15/80. 1OCOFF I loaf of WHITE BREAD I S-M-L will be CLOSED art's Super Market Bakery Special Fresh caught fish may be frozen or canned, but freezing is easier, according to Ann Ross, Eaton County Extension Home Economist. First, clean and dress the fish. Then freeze it whole or cut into serving-sized pieces and package it into quan­ tities your family can eat in one meal. To help preserve quality during freezer storage, dip lean fish in a quart of very cold — almost frozen — water to which */2 cup salt has been added. Place fat fish — salmon, lake trout, and whitefish — in a solution made of 2 tablespoons ascorbic acid powder per quart of very cold water for one minute, drain, and dip again. Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) helps keep the fat from becoming rancid. It is sold in drug stores. To prevent dehydration and to lock in fresh flavor, wrap fish in airtight, vapor­ proof packaging materials. Heavy aluminum foil, cling freezer wraps, thick plastic freezer bags and freezer boxes are good storage containers. For best quality, store fish at 0 degrees F and use fat fish within three months and lean fish within six months. Fat fish can, however, be kept frozen for nine months and lean fish for one year. Village Hall art's Super Market ■ Freeze or can your fish after the big catch Watch moldy com as hog feed NASHVILLE CARL’S Carl's Store Coupon expires 11/15/80 and combine it with carrots, onions and potatoes, all of which are less expensive than the meat, you’ll have a hearty meal that also provides enough meat for each person. If there are four persons in your family, buy two of the 2 lb. round steaks. Then divide both cuts into the three main sections, package the similar cuts together and have the makings for three different meals. If you get three different meals from the two round steaks, cost per meal drops from around $5.58 per meal or $1.40 per person, to $3.72 per meal or 93 cents per person for the meat. Cutting the cut yourself can cut your overall costs as well-as your per meal-per serving costs. Your Friendly Spartan Storel SUPER MARKETS luo.~~.............................................................. STREET ... in NASHVILLE I • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL AUGNMENT& BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS_____ • BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) | Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, November 11. 1980 — Page 13 Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — si V s V J>. ' w bW ‘Jr wcs The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held October 23, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Babcock, Rizor, Curtis, Tobias, Hinckley and Hughes. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read by the Clerk. A letter was read from the MV Future Farmers of America regarding any available projects to help the community. Matter refered to President Christiansen. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Rizor to adopt the following lease agreement on the transfer - recycling facility. The Village of Nashville will lease to a Transfer­ Recycling Board made up of the Township of Castleton and Maple Grove and the Village of Nashville the property on Cosgrove Street (presently the site of the Village Landfill) that will be necessary for the construc­ tion and operation of a transfer - recycling facility, not less than 500 feet back in depth. The lease fee charge by the Village for said property shall be $25.00 (Twentyfive Dollars) for 25 (Twentyfive) years or any part thereof. With the lease automatically renewed each year. Also, the lease may be terminated or extended by mutual agreement of the three parties. The Village reserves right of way to get to the remain­ der of the property not covered by this lease. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Rizor to accept Hastings Sanitary Service bid for a 5 year contract. Effective November 1, 1980. Contract attached. Yes, Rizor, Babcock, Tobias, Hughes, Hinckley.- No Curtis. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to sell the old Police Department Radar system for $100.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hinckley to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Date: November 6, 1980 HASTINGS SANITARY SERVICE CHARGES — REGULAR RATES — 1 can or 2 bags (20 gal. can).. *3.75 per month 2 cans or 4 bags (20 gal. can) . *5.75 per month 3 cans or 6 bags (20 gal. can) . *7.75 per month *2.00 for each ■■III additional can or its equivalent. Amount to be determined by Contractor or its rep­ resentative who’s determination shall be final. Hastings Sanitary Service shall bill each customer quarterly (every 3 months) in advance. The statement will be payable within 15 days of receiving statement, or the statement will be considered delinquent at which time service may be discontinued at Contractors option. SENIOR CITIZENS CLAUSE — Senior citizens who collect no more than 1 can or 1­ 20 gal. bag of refuse per week shall be charged a rate of $2.50 per month. If over 1 can or bag per week, senior citizens shall be charged regular rate of above prices. APARTMENT HOUSES — 18525366 It shall be the Landowners responsibility to pay for refuse service of any apartment that has two (2) or more rooms of a_ house set apart as lodging. Each apartment or dwelling will be charged on of the above regular rates. Nashville Scouts attend handicapped awareness camp Nashville Boy Scouts in Troop 177 attended a fall camporee held at Lincoln School in Grand Rapids. Lincoln School is for. physically handicapped students. Thus, the name of the event — Handicapped Awareness Camporee — was fitting. Scouts participated in wheelchair basketball, Braille Language Inlerpretation, and Sign and Hand Language. Troop 177 was very suc­ cessful in its placings and everyone had a wonderful lime. Attending were Boy Common sense at the silo saves time and lives! By John Baer, Ext. Agricultural Agent Here is some tips to follow. 1)The greatest danger To most people, the month from nitrogen dioxide gas of October generally brings from silage is during and for pictures of frosty mornings, 60 hours after filling, autumn orange pumpkins, However, be especially and moonlight moods of careful for 10 days after Halloween. Ifyou milk cows, filling the silo. 2) Be on the alert for a there is just one thing on bleach-like odor and-or your mind - harvest! There is alfalfa to cut, yellowish-brown fumes in or cows to milk, books to keep, near the silo. 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Open windows and the outside door of the silo room and use fans. 7) Keep the door between the silo room and the barn closed to prevent nitrogen dioxide gas from affecting livestock. 8) Barricade enclosed silo areas to prevent children and strangers from entering the silo room and the silo. 9) If you experience the slightest throat irritation or coughing in the silo, get into fresh air quickly and stay away from the silo area as long as gas may be present. For all your Insurance Needs the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Obituaries John R. Mason HASTINGS — Mr. John R. Mason, 76, of 54 S. Culbert Drive, died Tuesday, November 4, 1980, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born July 22, 1904, in Kalamo Township, the son of Thomas J. and Estell (Mast) Mason. He married Ethel Rodgers January 24, 1924 in Battle Creek. He was a member of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Mason is survived by his wife, Ethel; one THE CONTRACT SHALL BE FOR A 5 YEAR PERIOD - The contract may be reviewed each year beginning after the first year, if deemed necessary by the Con­ tractor, for the sole purpose of rate changes regarding residential rates only. Any increase of rates shall be open for negotiation between the Village Council and the Contractor before a new rate can be in effect. Scouts Chris Schaub, Ken Bishop, Robert Kesler, Matt Peake, Eugene Dublie, and Brian Gillum. Jack Schaubs Weblos Cub Scouts who attended from Pack 3176 were Bill Gatchell, Cody matson. Bill Brenton, Darron Fisher, Eugine Dishong, Kevin Rathburn and Tom Wilson. During the camporee, each scout either cooked meals or worked on ad­ ditional duties. The Weblos completed the same ac­ tivities and placed equally as high. Slide set on storage of fruits and vegetables available on loan A new slide-tape seton Home Storage of Fruits and Vegetables is available for free loan from the Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Groups who would like to learn how to store food more efficiently may borrow this slide set for a few days of self study' Storage is an old art being revived today as an alter­ native to more energy - in­ tensive preservation methods. Directions for storing various types of fruits and vegetables are carefully described. Pit storage, garden storage, trench storage, buried container storage, attic, garage and root cellar storage, and many others are included. Persons interested in borrowing the' set may contact Ann Ross, Eaton Home Economist at 543-2310. A booklet on this topic is also available for a small charge. daughter, Mrs. Donald (Dora) Chase of Nashville; one son, Ben Mason of Nash­ ville; six grandsons; eleven great-grandchildren; four step-grandsons; three stepgreat-grhndchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Frank (Dorothy) Lawton, Mrs. Ernest (Rose) Perry, both of Mayer, Arizona, and Mrs. William (Vera) Hill of Dade City, Florida; two brothers, Clifton of Nashville and Harlon of Charlotte. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 7, from the Nash­ ville Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Richard Wadsworth officiated. Burial was in Kalamo Cemetery, Kalamo, Michigan. Arrangements were by the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Stan Trumble Teresa Jones Mary Trumble Norma Viele ^4uto-Owners Insurance 178S. Main St.-Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 Please Help The students of Nashville Elementary Schools are collecting Campbell soup labels so they can receive an automatic sound film strip projector. They need 26,850 labels from Campbell’s condensed soup Campbell’s chunky soup Campbell’s soup for 1 soup Campbell’s bean pro­ ducts Campbell’s tomato juice V-8 cocktail juice Franco American gravies Franco American pasta products Swansons canned" products. If you have any of these please give them to any child attending a Nashville Elementary School. — Thank you for your help �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Tuesday. November 11. 1980 — Page 14 Sports Maple Valley defeats Montabella Valley girls defeated the Montabella Mustangs for the second time this season by the score of 59-38. The game was never in doubt as Valley pulled ahead 15-8 in the first quarter and never let the visitors get close. Out rebounding their opponent 29-19 gave the Lions an offensive edge. Diane Code was the other Lion offensive weapon scoring a career high 23 points. 13 Valley girls saw action in the game as Colleen Hoffman, Denise Snowden and Lynn DeGroot joined the varsity from the junior varsity squad for this game. Denise Snowden ended the contest with an 18 footer just as the final buzzer sounded. Lori Decker scored 9 points for the winning Lions; Melissa Coffman added 8; Kris Sample, 6; Melanie Rogers, 5; Paula Service, 4; Tammi Teachworth and Denise Snowden each with 2. The Lions end their regular season play this week with Parents Night on Tuesday and a game at Portland on Thursday. Maple Valley will play their district tournament games at Lansing Catholic Central. Included in the, district are Bath, Haslett, DeWitt, Olivet, Catholic Central, Pewamo Westphalia and Valley. Nashville little league to sponsor Alumni Basketball The Nashvillp Little League Football Association will sponsor an Alumni Basketball Game November 21,1980, at the Maple Valley High School gym. The first game will start at 6:00 p.m. and will be Maple Valley odd year graduates against the even year graduates. The second game will be the “Old Timers”. “Old Timers” are players that graduated from Nashville and Vermontville before the schools con­ solidated and became Maple Valley. There will be a free throw contest with prizes during the half-time. All proceeds will go to the Little League Football for new equipment. Nashville 7th-8th grade football team — league champs (Front row, kneeling): Craig Ostergren, Robert Caldwell, Chuck Elliston, Don Lee, Robert Gaskill, Kenny Meade III, Mike McDonald, Jerry Wiser, Jeff Hamilton. (Second row): Jess Bahs, Jerry Kent, Kurt Hartenburg, Julius Maurer, Robert Brown, Gary Wendorff, Jim Colby, Gary Reid, Greg Lenz. (Back row): Jim Symonds, Coach Larry Filter and Coach Chuck Reid. Missing was Eric Dahlman. The team had an excellent year finishing with a 7-0 record. They were champions of the Barry-Ionia-Eaton League.. (Photo supplied) Nashville little league football 6th grade team (Front row, kneeling): Scott Reid, Ray Wolcott, Jeff Tobias, Paul Bahs, Jeff Sebastian, John Weber, Earl Craven, Steve Smith, Andy Finkler. (Second row, standing): Ricky Dean, Matt Gwen, Steve Cross, George Steinbrecher, Robert Millious, Matt McClelland, Jeff Totten, Eric Cornwell. (Back row): Coaches: Jeff Carpenter and Don Steinbrecher. The sixth grade team had a 2-2-1 record for the season. (Photo supplied) M.V. winter aMt.hVle.twicin pta esrses farewell ‘open house’ planned now on sale! for Congregational pastor The Maple Valley Athletic Department is again offering its “LION PASS” for the upcoming athletic season. The pass will allow the holder to attend the following athletic home contests: Ten JV Varsity Boys Basketball Games, adult cost $20, student cost $10; seven Freshman Basketball Games, adult cost $7, student cost $3.50; five Jr. High Boys Basketball Games, adult cost $5, student cost $2.50; six Wrestling Matches, adult cost$9, student cost $6; eight Volleyball Matches, adult cost $9, student cost. $6; total cost - adult - $50; total cost student - $28. The winter “LION PASS” will be offered to adults for $16 and to students for $9. Passes may be purchased in the high school office M.V. presents athletic awards Monday evening Fall athletic awards will be issued to those athletes that participated in girls basketball, cross country and golf, on Monday, November 17, in the high school auditorium beginning at 7:00 p.m. No banquet will proceed the award ceremonies. How-to-do-it series offered for remodeling* Nashville little league football 4th-5th grade team (Front row kneeling): Randy Sears, Brock DeGroot, Brian Stall, Scott Tobias John Sprague, Steve Martin, Stanley King, Danny Kellogg, Richard Varney, Billy Brenton, Ryan Hickey, Sean Bitgood, Bobby Wood, Shannon Redmond. (Second row standing): Tim Mulkins, Tony Wolf, Richard Ward, Chris Thomson, Eric Terpening, Richard Meade, Brad McKee, Scott Thomason, Scot Lenz, Danny Murphy, M Martin Shanack, Pat Hagon, Robbie Norton, Eric Haeck. (Back row): Coach Ken Meade. Missing from photo is Coach Bill Brenton.. The 4th-5th grade team was co-champions of the Barry-Ionia-Eaton League this year. They had a 4-0-1 record tying with Saranac. The Nashville Little League Football Association wishes to thank the parents for their support during this very successful season. A special thanks goes to those parents that transported the boys to the games, helped with the chains ins during the games and worked in the concession stand.. (Photo supplied) Tips on how to re-do a bathroom or build a new one, will be offered at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 20, at the Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. A panel of three area residents, Mrs. Ross Bohms, Mrs. Duane Tirrell and Mrs. Kathy Cory, will discuss the procedures and costs of professional results from hired, and do-it-yourself labor. They will display material samples with their estimated costs. Field study student, Susan Osborn, from MSU, will organize the event. The meeting is sponsored by the Cooperative Ex­ tension Service and is open to all without charge. On Sunday, Dec. 7 from 2 to 5 p.m., there will be an open house held for Rev. and Mrs. David Fleming at the Vermontville C o n g r e g gational Church. Dave, Sharon and Kara will be leaving later in December and everyone is cordially invited to take this opportunity to wish them good-bye and good luck along with the friends and members of the church. Vermontville Friends planbazaar, bake & book sale The Vermontville Friends of the Library will hold a bazaar, bake sale, and used book sale from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, November 14 at the Vermontville Fire Barn. Proceeds from the event will be going to help repair the village’s historic Opera House. Two Nashville residents W.C.T.U. meets earn master’s degrees atWMU — Allison Avery and Judith Swan of Nashville received master’s of arts degrees from Western Michigan University at its recent commencement. They were among a total of 1,764 who were included on the official list of persons who received degrees. The Barry County Chapter of the W.C.T.U. will meet Tuesday, November 18, at the home of Mrs. Carl Tobias of Nashville for a 1 p.m. dinner. All are welcome to attend. Phone 945-9554 for news, sports and ACTION-ADS BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS November 12 - 4-H Adult & Teen Horse Leaders meeting, Election of Officers, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. November 13 - Fair Board meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. November 14 - MAEH Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. November 14-15 - Horse Judging Roundup, Michigan State University. Noven^ber 17 - 4-H Goat meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings; all 4-H goat leaders, parents and exhibitors encouraged to attend. November 19 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. November 21 - Programmable Calculator Workshop, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. November 21-23 - 4-H Annual Conference of Michigan Adult Horse Leaders, Kettunen Center, Tustin. November 22 - 4-H Clowning Workshop, 12-5 p.rii., 4-H Building, Fairgrounds, Charlotte? $3 per person pr $5 per faniily; make reservations with Extension Office. November 28 - Hereford and Shorthorn Club Calf Sale, Lake Odessa. November 28 - Beef Rate-of-Gain Weigh-in. November 29 - Thumb Breeders Club Calf Sale, Noon, Sandusky. Deoember 1 - 4-H Christmas Tree sales start, Courthouse Deoe lawn, Hastings. December 1 - MAEH Council meeting, Executive Board 1:30 p.m., Full Coiincil, 2 p.m., Extension Office Conference Room, Hastings. December 4 - MABC Dairy Breeding Seminar, Kalamazoo. 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Johnny’s Food Mart 1 lb. ’/4's 1 PLY WHITE OR YELLOW Bathroom Tissue j KRAFT pkg LIMIT 1 COUPON ANO S7.50 PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES NOV 15. 1980. 160 S. MAIN STREET VERMONTVILLE PHONE 517 - 726 - 0640 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-11-18.pdf ee022c3c4b557248ca4b10cd6291a4bb PDF Text Text BULK BATE PAID U.S. PO AGE HaeLncs WSth^gan 49058 PERMIT NO 7 Hastings p’,ni in ? 121 S. G n ' I'' B 4STir:si i^rart Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Volley News. Vol. 108. No. 25 - Tuesday. November 18. 1980 Athletic Boosters contribute to school sports program Cherie Everett, treasurer of the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, presents a $3,521.78 check Wednesday to Larry Lenz, Maple Valley Athletic Direc­ tor. The MVAB contribution is the first installment of the $8,700 the Boosters have pledged to raise to keep the school's 1980-81 sports program intact following recent budget cuts. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters made a $3,521.78 contribution Wednesday to the local school athletic program. The donation will be used for golf, cross country, and Junior High girls’ basket­ ball, according to Athletic Director Larry Lenz, who accepted the check on behalf of the Maple Valley Board of Education. Making the presentation was Cherie Everett, MVAB treasurer. The donation represents monies raised by the Boosters to reinstate the school’s 1980-8,1 athletic programs, which were trimmed in budget cuts following voter rejection of a 3-mill operational increase. Organizing in September, the MVAB vowes to raise $8,700 to keep the 1980-81 sports program intact. A large portion of the Wed­ nesday donation came from a door-to-door canvass conducted throughout the school district in September by the MVAB. •In addition, the MVAB kitty was .bolstered by proceeds of an October Vermontville's new police department begins patrol New Year’s Day The township and village of Vermontville have taken steps to form their own police department which will begin its duties when the new year is ushered in at mid­ night, December 31. The new police depart­ ment wilt provide ap­ proximately 35 hours of police protection per week for the village and township. David J. Fink of Lansing has been selected as chief of police to head the twelve­ person department. Fink is a veteran officer of Detroit, Lansing, Meridian Township, and the Ingham County Sheriff’s Dept. He is currently a member alumni football game sponsored by the Nashville Little League. Also helping the MVAB fund was a November 8th dance staged by the Boosters at the Vermontville Fire Barn. Now, the MVAB volun­ teers are considering other fund raisers and future events to meet the balance of their $8,700 goal. of the Meridian Township which includes modern Police Department, chief of radar, radio equipment, the Sunfield Police Dept; cars, and uniforms,” he said. and a deputy of the Ingham The Lansing post of the County Sheriff’s Dept. Michigan State Police has Ten of the twelve police agreed to provide dispatch officers have been selected service for the Vermontville for the new department as of Police Department. last week. The State Police have been Robert E. Doty has been most cooperative in assisting named chief of police; the new Vermontville chief Robert __ W. Brogan, and his assistant. lieutenant; and James E. The Vermontville Police Fawcett, sergeant. Department will utilize the All of the men selected are tri-county frequency which state certified police of­ will allow for emergency ficers. Six of the officers are assistance if and when the recent graduates from the Michigan State Police are Mid-Michigan Police not available to assist the Academy at Lansing Vermontville unit. Community College in Lansing. By establishing their own police department, the village and township will be paying “much less per hour of protection and will own The Maple Valley Co-op and have control over their Nursery School parents will own equipment,” said Sponsor a bake sale from 9 Assistant Chief Doty. a.m. until noon Saturday, “The part-time police November 22-, in the lobby of department has been Security Bank and Trust in authorized to purchase any Nashville. Proceeds to and all needed equipment benefit the school. Bake Sale planned for this Saturday Vermontville’s wastewater treatment system featured in film By Susan Hinckley Vermontville plays a supporting role in an award­ winning film produuced in 1979 by the National Science Foundation. Thursday evening, present and past village officials gathered at the Mildred Allen Library for a preview showing of the movie. Though the local segment comprises only about five minutes of the 45-minute audio-visual presentation, some local individuuals clearly identified are Dick Wright and Ernest Dies, former village employees. Entitled “Wetlands, Our* Natural Partner in Wastewater Management,” the film is a state-of-the-art presentation dealing with research and development of wetlands irrigation of treated effluent. Vermontville earned its brief starring role in the movie because of the An aerial view of Vermontville’s innovative wastewater treatment system is presented to Village President Bill Mason (second from left) and Past President Vern Trowbridge before a Thursday showing off a 1979 National Science Foundation film in which the village project is featured. Making the presentation are Larry Flies (left), regional consultant, and Dr. Jeffrey Sutherland (right), principal researcher for Williams & Works, the Grand Rapids engineering firm responsible for the Vermontville system completed in 1971. village’s innovative wastewater treatment system completed in 1971. The film and a subsequent slide presentation on the Vermontville, project were presented Thursday by Dr. Jeffrey Sutherland, a geologist and principal researcher for William & Works, the Grand Rapids engineering firm responsible for construction of the local system. Accompanying Dr. Sutherland to Vermontville Thursday was Larry Flies, a regional consultant with Williams & Works. The film centers on a similar wastewater project completed at Houghton Lake in 1978 after several years of research. When that lake, Michigan’s largest inland body of water, was threatened with sewerage pollution back in the late 1960’s, studies began on using natural wetland areas as a final disposal site of secondarily-treated effluent. ‘Scientists carefully monitored a test area for adverse effects on wildlife and vegetation. None were found, 'so construction proceeded: Meanwhile, Ve rmontville's wastewater site consisting of two ponds and four irrigation fields developed a natural wetlands area. This was first discovered. School. Dr. Sutherland explained, In speaking to the Ver­ when a growth of cattails observed. En- montville audience Thurwas observed. vironmental monitoring also sday, Dr. Sutherland praised was conducted at the Ver- the economy of the wetlands montville site, and some of system. “Monitoring the ent this testing was shown in the vironmental impact is the film and slide presentation. “Vermontville has a very greatest cost of running the efficient kind of wastewater system,” he said. “It is a treatment system, with very economical operation.” About ten man-hours per ponds plus flood irrigation,” from June to noted Dr. Sutherland. “The week and apfields provide the final •December­ proximately $60 worth of treatment (of the effluent).” He said the main objective gasoline are all that is of the flood irrigation is to needed to maintain the remove phosphorus from the system. Vermontville is only one of wastewater. The wetlands at the three such wetlands systems Vermontville site emerged in the state, and only those at from land application of the Vermontville and Houghton Lake have proved’ suctreated effluent. The natural The other is at ability of the wetlands to cessful. Bellaire in Antrim County. absorb nutrients is a vital The Vermontville project part of the cycle, according has received the runner-up to Dr. Sutherland. The National Science award in Water & Wastes Magazine’s Foundation awarded grants Engineering for the study of wetlands for annual engineering ex­ this use, and the film was cellence award competition. developed so that potential The project will be featured users of this type of in the November, 1980 issue. Williams & Works, the wastewater treatment system could be apprised of University of Michigan, the the methods used in research -National Science Foundation, the U.S. Enand development. Protection The movie was formally vironmental presented at a Freshwater Agency and Michigan’s Wetlands and Sanitary Dept, of Natural Resources Wastewater Disposal con­ all have been involved in the ference in June 1979. Now. it various phases of the also will be shown at the research, development and local Maple Valley High monitoring processes of the wetland system. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 18. 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News Michigan to move a family to at the Church of the Nazarene, 852-1930. Also Battle Creek, and made organized Thursday was a stops at Detroit and other “Dollar-A-Week” support points in the state. Ken is club for the school. Members' still recovering from a heart can join by pledging a dollar attack he suffered earlier a week for a year. Envelopes this year. for the donations will be Correction on an item last available Sunday at the local week: Zoe Gillett resides at churches. the Howe Nursing Home in participating Contributions may be made Hastings, not at the Barry by the week, month, or year, County Medical Care to suit the convenience of the Facility as stated herein last donor. Another fund-raising week. Mrs. Gillett previously event in the planning stages was at the BCMCF but has is a gospel-sing concert with been at the Howe Home for a tentative February date. several months now. She was More details will be fur­ in town recently to visit her nished later. daughters and attend the Callers last Tuesday on local Garden Club meeting. Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nash- Sorry about the confusion our error may have created. ville were Mrs. Edna (Mayo) Herrick and her daughter, A program on drug Mrs. Robert Elkey, both of prevention was presented to Grand Rapids. Many of our the Parent-Teacher Fellowship of the Nashville readers will remember Mrs. Herrick, who grew up in this Christian Academy last Thursday evening by Joe area and was a former local resident-. She now receives Whittaker, representing the the Maple Valley News and Seventh Day Adventists. enjoys keeping up with the Mrs. Jean Withey of home folks through the Kalamo and Mrs. Margaret Reid of Nashville were in weekly news columns. Kenneth Pufpaff, a former Middleville and Hastings Nashville resident now of St. last Wednesday to shop. Petersburg, Florida,, was Wednesday evening supper home last weekend to visit guests of Margaret and Clarence Reid were Mrs. his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Karen Reid and sons of Adrien Pufpaff of Nashville. Ken and two employees of Kalamo. A meeting that is im­ his moving company were in portant to the local business community, as well as to the general public, is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, at the Community Center in Putnam Park (old Water­ works Building). Representatives of Gove Associates, a Kalamazoo engineering, architectural and planning firm, will be in town to discuss Nashville’s downtown development plan on which they are currently working. The planning is being done under a portion of the recent HUD Community Block grant allocated to the greater Nashville area. A review of the progress Gove has made on the plan, as well as future steps, will be outlined at Tuesday’s meeting. Complete details appear elsewhere in this issue of the News. The meeting is open to the public ...with a fresh new look created and all are welcome to at­ just for you! Come in and let us help tend. Callers last Thursday on you present your very prettiest self Walter and Betty Blakely of for holiday viewing! Nashville were his cousin, Mrs. Etoral Castelein, and her friend, Mrs. Bertine Kruko, both of Hastings. The two visitors and Mrs. 204 W. Main St., Nashville Blakely enjoyed lunch at the Steak House. Many Nashville residents are busy preparing for a joyous Thanksgiving celebration next week. As in the past, a community-wide church service will be held on Thanksgiving Eve. This year, the event will be at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. Delivering the address at the 7 p.m Wed­ nesday service, November 26, will be Rev. Robert Taylor of the Assembly of God. Special music will be included. Holiday music also will be featured at a Thanksgiving cantata set for 7 p.m. Sunday, November 23, at the Church of the Nazarene. The public is cordially invited to attend both services. The Advisory Board of the Nashville Christian Academy met last Thursday to consider various fundraising ideas to aid the local church school which opened its doors this fall. Present for the meeting were representatives of the Nashville Baptist Church, the Assembly of God, and the Church of the Nazarene. Among the projects planned selling of donated was the t firewood, and orders now are being taken for wood at $30 a cord. Orders may be phoned into the church school office Irene’s beauty shop By Susan Hinckley Red caps, flannel shirts and hunting jackets were the uniform of the day as Nash­ ville’s deer hunters geared up for the opening of firearms season Saturday. Many started heading north as early as Thursday. Mrs. Nelson Brumm is happy to report that Nash­ ville surpassed the com­ munity’s 1981 United Fund goal of $2,000 by $50 dollars. She said a great deal of thanks are due to the volunteer solicitors and all the local folks who con­ tributed to the drive, which had gotten off to a slow start due to general economic conditions. With the total of $2,050 in hand, there is still the possibility of a few late contributions coming in to bolster the fund. The Nash­ ville United Way campaign was chaired by Mrs. Illa Steward, with Mrs. Brumm handling the bookkeeping duties. Recent Sunday callers on Mrs. Margaret Sackett of Nashville were her niece and husband, Virginia and Don Randolph of Lansing. In the November 8 Foot­ ball Fest sponsored by the Nashville Baptist Church, the Sophomore - Junior team topped the Freshman Senior team by a score of 35­ 20. Plans are now under way to develop a football league within the church for next season. A Saturday caller on Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades of Nashville was Mrs. Dorothy Norton Snow of Phoenix, Arizona. She also visited Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nash­ ville. The Council on Ministries of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet Tuesday, at 7 p.m. November 18, at the church, and will be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Ad­ ministrative Board. The Nashville Woman’s Literary Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, at the home of Mrs. Margaret Swiger of Nashville. Assisting the hostess as tea committee will be Mrs. Gretchen Pixley and Mrs. Arthur Bateman. The program will be scenic slides of Hawaii shown by Mr. and Mrs. Don Haywood of Hastings. A jackpot of 50 Susan B. Anthony dollars is just one of many valuable and unusual prizes being offered in a raffle now under way by the Nashville Lions Club. Other prizes in the contest include a $100 gift certificate at Carl’s Market; a giant-sized red-, white and blue afghan handcrafted by Mrs. Gilbert Corkins of Nashville; a ceramic Christmas tree; a turkey; a ham; a quantity of Nashville maple syrup; and a $25 gift certificate from Mace’s (formerly Simon’s) Pharmacy. The raffle tickets are available through November 28 for a $1 donation to the club and may be obtained from any local Lions member. The drawing will be held at the organization’s annual Christmas party, set for December 1, at St. Cyril’s Parish Hall in Nashville. The 7 p.m. event will feature a smorgasbord dinner and entertainment by Raber Stompers of Hastings and a trio of gospel-singing recording artists from Saginaw. Guests last Thursday of Mrs. Bea Penfold, a former Nashville resident now of rural Vermontville, were Mr. and Mrs. William Byrne of Battle Creek. The visitors spent the day and enjoyed lunch at the Steak House in Nashville with Mrs. Penfold. Mrs. Betty (Wiser) Hartwell of Nashville, who lost most of her possessions in a recent fire at her home, was feted last week with a kitchen shower staged by the ladies of the Nashville Baptist Church. The event was held at the home of Mrs. Jerry (Judy) Terpening of Nashville. There were 17 ladies present for the oc­ casion, and Betty received many nice gifts. Refresh­ ments of cake, punch, and coffee were served. Darwin and Norma Reid and children, Betsy, Darwin Allen, and Danny, of Cadillac were recent weekend guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville. Accompanying the Darwin Reids were Norma’s sister Come hear the Gospel a.m. a.m. p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m. Youth Fellowship p.m. Sunday .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville REV. LEONARD PUTNAM REV. J. G. BOOMER Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. .11 a.m. 9:45 A.M..... Sunday 210 Washington St. Nashville, Mi. Rev. Leonard F. Putnam MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL C2B 110 S. Main, Vermontville PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Church School. 9:30 a.m. Church Worship .11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE FLEMING Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 XZXOKX REV. MOLLY TURNER NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID 304 Phillips St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Worship............... 7 p.m. Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ...11 a.m. P.M. Service ......7 p.m. Wed. Service...... 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe : Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. 250 N. Main, Vermontville PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER Sunday School . 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship 10:45 a.m. A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Youth Service 6 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Wednesday Bible Study & VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI at the... UNITED Methodist Church AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES Sunday School .. 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 P.M. Worship ... 7 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 and niece, Patty and Lisa Beebe. Friday evening the Darwin Reids, Lisa Beebe and the Clarence Reids were supper guests of Dave and Anetta Tredinnick and family of Hastings. During the Darwin Reids visit to Nashville, Saturday visitors at the Clarence Reid home were Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Reid and family of Kalamo who were dinner guests; Mrs. Anetta Tredinnick and daughter, Becky, who were afternoon callers; and Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid and daughters of Nashville, who were supper guests. Sunday dinner guests at the Clarence Reid home were the Darwin Reid family, Patty and Lisa Beebe, and Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid and daughters of Nashville. The occasion honored the first birthday of little Danny Reid, son of the Darwin Reids. In the af­ ternoon, the Darwin Reids and Beebes departed for their home in Cadillac. Mrs. Harry (Charlotte) Pierce, Sr., 81, of Midland was laid to rest last Wed­ nesday at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. She is a former local resident who had been gone from the village nearly 40 years. She and her late husband once lived across the street from the railroad depot in Nash­ ville. Harry died in 1930, and in the early 1940’s Charlotte and their four children left Nashville. One son, Elmer, is now deceased, but the other three survive. They are: Robert of Bricktown, New Jersey; Harry of Midland; and Mildred of Howell. Nine local senior citizens enjoyed a tour Thursday which included lunch at the Cornwell Turkey Farm near Marshall. The Nashville folks joined a bus excursion of senior citizens from the Hastings Council on Aging Site for the trip. A 2-hour shopping spree at K-Mart in ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School .. 10 Sunday:: A.M. Worship ..11 Evening Worship . 7 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR 8593 Cloverdale Road (’/a mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School .. 10 a.m. A.M. Service ...11 a.m. P.M. Service ... 7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER THE SOUTH KALAMO PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. Welcomes you to all of its services: Sunday School .. 10 a.m. A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. . . 7 P.M. Worship p.m.i REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Samps'el... Special Prayer for your needs �W W y \y& ta C u*W «\s . VNvC v ih J%p j *a * S^i*? *> .,^fe^ .,^'fe^ ta < ?>i S 5 § ■> ■<&fe <&fe *1J*% 1J*% * *^ ^ w"*?uj JLuJj w wJL"J ttak ’’t ta ’’taier kci lrtL * JWyai J tawsftesiijjiu ’tatahad ■tearlylWsCtai ittatetatahi WOtesoife ■taaseilrtiii ta w. Hjj । Wert d Britton 5 fee? Bany of M& IM Vie local senior tn ajral a to Ita itch included tod n MHejFni w>Mall. The W fcfcjanedatasern iieorcfiiiffiLil Hasta? Comd ■* Sfe for the trip. A!* Battle Creek followed the lunch stop. Those from here joining the tour were: Clara Pennock, Feme Green, Marcella Stewart. Thelma Stewart, Doris Marshall, Arlie Stambaugh, Esther Appelman, Elizabeth Askins and Mildred Bursley. The bus stopped at the local COA Site to pick up the Nashville folks. Rev. C. Neil Strait of Grand Rapids, newly-elected District Superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene, addressed the local church during Sunday morning services, November 16, and later joined the congregation for a potluck dinner. He-is a published author of religious books and magazine articles and has pastored in Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin before receiving his present^ assignment last July. s Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Briones of Nash­ ville (she’s the former Cinda Dawson) on the birth of a 7 lb. 8 oz. daughter. She arrived at 7:40 p.m. November 4 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The new little lady has been named Jamie Rose and is welcomed home by her 3-yeai}-old brother, Daniel. Proud maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Rose) Dawspn, Sr. of Nashville. The baby also is blessed with two maternal great­ grandmothers: Mrs. Roberta Mead of Nashville and Mrs. Marion Elliston, a former local resident now of Delton. Mrs. Briones, who is stationed in Alabama now for his employer, was able to fly home for a few days to greet his new daughter. Diane Huffman of Ver­ montville was named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met for their weigh-in Monday at the Nashville Baptist Church. She had dropped eight and onequarter pounds in her first week in the program to capture the honor. Petie Latta of Nashville will host a 4:30 p.m. ifcgtJEE!]lteil® Kkr^^- 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. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7.00'p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public invited to attend. DAN'S WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREE WATER TEST! I . Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 - NASHVILLE Ask for Dan! ! The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. November 18. 1980 — Page 3 Thanksgiving potluck dinner Saturday. November 22, at her home for the Single Adults group of the Nashville Baptist Church. Saturday dinner guests last Saturday atthe home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul (Jan) Cooper of Nashville were Nancy and Larry Trask and children, Marc and Anne, of Vermontville. On Sunday, the Coopers entertained as dinner guests Cindy and Garry McKelvey and son Keith; and Larry Roscoe, all of Hastings; and Debbie and Moe Morawski of Nashville.' Recent Saturday evening callers on Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Marguerite) Ackett of Nashville was his daughter and family, Donna and Stan Hause and children of Hastings. Also a Saturday caller was Mrs. Ackett’s granddaughter, Tina Hillard of rural Charlotte. Sunday, after attending church services at the United Methodist at Gresham, Fred and Marguerite were dinner guests of her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Steward of rural Charlotte. They also called on another daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert .Hillard, who live near the Stewards. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce met last Wed­ nesday evening at the Community Center in Battle Creek. Plans for the up­ coming Christmas promotion by local mer­ chants were discussed. Also, new officers for the coming year were elected. They are: Dave Mace, president; Ahmo Jordan, vice president; Eloise Wheeler, treasurer; and Terril Thomas, secretary. * Charles Rodgers, a former local resident who now lives in Georgia, was a Saturday evening caller- on Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nash­ ville. Also a visitor the same day was his sister, Mrs. Flora Satterlee of Charlotte. Other recent callers oq Mrs. Curtis were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Klont of near Pot­ terville. On Supday, Marienus Klont and his wife, Irma, picked Mrs. Curtis up and took her to Potterville to see their new home. Happy birthday to Rev. Leonard Putnam of the Nashville United Methodist Church. His ’special day is Tuesday, November 18. Many happy returns of the same! - Eldon and Wilma Day of Nashville will host an 8 p.m. meeting of the United Methodist Builder’s Class at their home Wednesday, November 19. Mrs. Carl Tobias of Nash­ ville will entertain the Barry County Chapter of the Women’s Christian Tem­ perance Union for a 1 p.m. dinner Tuesday, November 18, at her home. All are welcome to attend. A recent subscription order note from Mrs. Ada L. (Noyes) Dickfhson, a former Nashville resident now of Tampa, Florida, commented on how much she enjoyed receiving the hometown paper. Mrs. Dickinson wrote that she usually received the paper on Friday or Saturday of the same week it is published, and “that is good service,” she added. Also, many thanks to Mrs. Dickinson for her kind words about our reporting. The Maple Valley Co-op Nursery School parents will stage a bake sale from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, November 22, in the lobby of Security Bank and Trust in Nashville. 3402 downtown development update Nov. 25 By Susan Hianckley A public meeting between Gove Associates of Kalamazoo and Nashville’s business community' next Tuesday will provide an update on the ' firm's development plan for downtown Nashville. The meeting is set for 7:00 p.m. November 25 at the Community Center in Putnam Park. Condolences are extended to the family of Lowell O. Halliwill of Nashville, who passed away Sunday, November 9. He was born in Minnesota and came to the Vermontville area in 1931. The family moved to Nash­ ville in 1971. He was a retired sexton at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville, and previously worked at the Citizen’s Elevator there. Mr. Halliwill is survived by his wife, Marlys, eight children and 14 grandchildren. Services were held last Wednesday at Vogt’s Funeral Home. All present business people,’ as well as prospective new Nashville merchants and the general public, are urged to attend. Representatives of Gove are expected to review their progress to date on the plan and outline the next phase to be undertaken by the engineering firm. The company was awarded a $7,500 contract earlier this year to design a master plan for downtown Nashville. The funding came as part of a $405,000 Community Block Grant for the greater Nashville area from the U.S. Dept, of , Housing and Urban Development. The Gove assignment was one of various projects designated under the grant allocated to the village of Nashville and townships of Castleton and Maple Grove over the next two years. Several earlier meetings have provided local input sought by Gove Associates, and in April a committee of five local businessmen were appointed to act as a liason between the community and the Kalamazoo firm during the design project. Also in April, boundaries for the project were set. The district is bordered by the Thornapple River on the north, the railroad tracks on the south, Water Alley on the west, and Pine Alley (behind Central Park) on the east. The district also en­ compasses Nashville's municipal parking lot, west of Main Street. The contract With Gove covers only development of a master plan. Im­ plementation of any recommendations will rest with the individual property owners and merchants. Gove has indicated, •however, that they expect to be able to steer local businessmen to available funding and low-cost loans. Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads - NOTICE VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING... NOV. 25,1980,8 p.m.... at Fire Barn. Change of date due to holiday. December meeting will be ... DEC. 30,1980, 1 p.m. at Fire Barn. TOWNSHIP CLERK PHYLLIS WELLS ejanta’s ffelppr and Loan Association with our Just'a note fo say “Thank You” for looking ahead and making available your 5‘/ Christinas Club Account �The Maple Volley News Nashville Tuesday November 18 1980 — Page 4 Maple Valley Jr, -Sr. honor roll announced 7 TH GRADE All V* Stacy Conroy. Kevin Wetzel. Melissa Branton. Jackie Erwin. Polly Cook. James Bryan. Honor Boll ■ Cany Admire. Matt Coleman. Brian Gillum. Bob McMillen. Laura Williams. Kelly Bachelder. Heather Christie. Jordan Ferrier. Angel Martin. Elizabeth McArthur. Richard Rozel 1, Nathan Shogren. Debrp Staskus. Carmen Tobias. Bobby Qari. Angela Filter. Tamara Frith. Lisa Hansen. Connie Cane. Carol Lamie, Amy Laverty. Mark Martin.Kerry Nichel. Brett Ramey. Jerry Schovan. Jeff Sleeper, Jamie Appelman. Susan Lightner. Jeff Meyer, Dave Tuckey Scott Venton. Debbie Exelby. Scott Flower. Ann Hummel, Phillip Morse, Jill Peake, Mike Smith, Wendy Williams. Joey Youngs. 8TII GRADE All A's Dean Stewart. Doreen Cook. Dawn Hamp­ ton, Dan Lykins, Lynette Williams. Honor Roll - Robert Adkins, Marcia Bishop. Heidi Braden. Shannon Decker, Jeff Hamilton, Bryon Janousek, Duska Morawski. Terra lynn Trine, Norm Visger, DeeDee Wolfe, Heather Brown, Jackie Gardner, Lindy Hoffman, Gina Lehman,' Julius Lehman Maurer, Dawn Pixley, Ken Trumble, MaLinda Wagner, Jess Bahs, Valerie Bell, Dawn Cogswell, Doug Coleman, Sarah Curtis, Audrey Dumont, Damon Geary, Dean Hale, Kurt Jiartenburg, Kristie Hosey, Karen Long, Jay O'Brien, Robin Rathburn, Kim Roush, Deanna Shank, Mark Valdick, Jenee Arras, Kristy Landes, Gary Reid, Kim Best, Kyle Christopher, Vickie Clements, Jay Greene, Christine Har­ shman, Kim Mahan, Marcia Nessan. Patty Sprague. Sheila Staskus. Ry ah Trow bride. Tana Trowbridge. Paula Ulrich. David Weicht. 9TH GRADE All A’s Eric Brown, Debbie Carl, David Reese. Honor Roll - Trudy Akin, Robbie . Barrette, Chris Barton, -Jamie Carpenter, Tami Corkins. Thomas DeGroot. Scott Everett, Jenny Filter, Lori Fisher, Dee Green, Katrina Har­ wood, James Hay, David Hummel,, Scott Johnson, Brian Kienutske, Marty Martin, Thomas McArthur, Lisa McKee, Todd McMillon, Loretta Meehan, Cindy Metz, Dale Montague, Nichole Nickel, Kevin Ohm, Luke Potter, Heather Rath­ bun, Michelle Rogers, Mindy Shogren, Jamie Simons, Shawn Smith, Jeff Starring, Paula Steinbreeher, Tammy Tanner, Tam mi Tobias, Dori Travis, Scott Whitemore. 10TH GRADE All A’s Lori Gardner, Teresa Rozel 1. Honor Roll Michelle Ames, Matt' Bertram Scott Bracy, Gina Bruce; Wendy Coleman, Debbie Crilly, Janet Croff, Becky Dale, Ruth Decker, Tony Dunkelberger, Becky Eaton, Kathy Gaedert, Dennis Gardner, Dan Halsey, Rayn Halsey, Beth Heald, Colleen Hoffman, Suzi Horn, Tina Imes, Randy Joostberns, Charlie Kalnbach, Kandy Kane, Dan Keech, Pete Koetje, Ray Lundquist, Mickey Mahon, Suan Martin, Dawn Munn, Lori Musser, Rosemary Oakley, Nancy Schippel, Denise Shank, Robin Shilton, Denise Snowden, Cindy Symonds, Bill Wilson. IITH GRADE All A’s * Leonard Eaton. Honor Holl Diane An­ drews, Jeff Beebe, Scott Benton, Cindy Brumm. Rachel Cantrel. Melissa Coffman. Lisa Cogswell. Kelli Cowell. Robin Dickinson. Julie Dormer, Rich Elliston. Michelle Frith; Cory Furlong. Karen Gardner. Corrine Graham. Sheri Kelly Hamilton, Harshman, Steve Hummel, Sandy Kalnbach, Pam Knoll, Charlene Martin, Beccy Mater. Nanette Miller, Dom Morawski, Mark O’Brien, Tim Ostergren, Doug Root, Linda Steinbreeher, David Thomas, Denise Valdick, Nyle Wells, Candy Williams, Eric Wolff, Robin Wright,Debbie Youngs. I2TII GRADE All A's - Pam BroWn, Celia Eaton, Luella Fassett, Tammi Gradzinski, Dale Resseguie, Kathy Shaw. Sue From our readers— TO THE EDITOR: I wish to endorse the Michael Ainsley family Letter to the Editor in the Nov. 5 Maple Valley News. All those cuts for the children, but ajaay hike for the adminstrators. It is easy to see who does the deciding what shall be done with the money, a real shocker. It is the same thing with the state government. Governor Milliken went on and on over the TV the other day, saying what bad con­ dition the state is in and how schools, universities, state hospitals, prisons, parks Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Becraft will be honored at an open house Sunday, November 30 in observance of their 40th wedding anniversary. The event is being given by their children, Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Fassett and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Becraft, who request the pleasure of your company on that day from 2­ 5 p.m. The open house will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Fassett, 5961 Lamie Hwy. Nq gifts. Money tree available. A Christmas Cantata presented by the ... Vermontville Congregational Church Choir December 14th... 7:00 must be cut. Maybe so, but just four- or five weeks ago Ernie Nash had in his column how one of the next things before the Legislature would be a bill raising the wages of the Governor, Lt. Governor, Senators and Representatives. I’ve an idea it passed! -Looks like a lot of people have got “first thingsfirst” changed into "as long as we’re cutting the pie, we’ll cut us a big slice and put the scraps that are leftover up for grabs”. Dejectedly, ’Edith E. Benedict Becrafts will observe 40th anniversary Carol of Christmas7’ J Spoelstra. Honor Roll - Art Allwardt. Donna Augustine, Pam Bishop. Robert Bishop, Dave Boomer, Andi Briggs, Brenda Browne, Rhonda Bushre. Jayne Burger, Brenda Carmoney, Penny Cheeseman, Lola Clements, Diane Cook, Gale Cooley, Becky Cowell, Lori Decker. Lisa DeGroot, Gordon H. Gardner, Karen Burd, Karen Haas, Sandi Horn, Kim Hosey, Sherry Kraai, Loni Lee, Robin Matson, Newman Maurer, Dan McClintock, Annette Montague, Rose Napier, Ross Nichols, Wendy Peake, Darla Sherman, Donna Steinbreeher, Mark Sutfin, Tracey Wawiernia, Angie Webb, Alan Wells, Marsha Zinger. p.m. EVERYONE INVITED 11 Maple Valley community school news Announcement... Startingas of... DECEMBER 2 JARI COLLINS ... formerly of Razor's Edge will be joining the staff of Nancy's Beauty Shop in Vermontville. She will be taking appointments on Tuesday and Wednesday. Call Today... 726-0330 NANCY’S Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville, Mich. Learn How to Mold 726-0562. Chocolate The class fee of $6.00 per A chocolate molding class person will cover instruction will be offered Monday and costand the cost of materials Tuesday evenings November used in the two class 24th and 25th from 6:30 to sessions. 9:30 p.m. in the home The class is offered al this economics room of the time to give participants Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High adequate time to learn skills, School: Room B-9. secure materials and Serena Goodeoough, the - prepare some wonderful instructor, will Have a supply “homemade goodies” for the of chocolate and molds coming holidays. For further available for the con- details and-or to register venience of class members early, please call Serena at during the sessions as well as the number above or call the at her Vermontville home. school at 852-9275. Please call her for details at Action Ads WANTED: Child’s metal pedal tractor. Phone 726­ 1114. If no answer, try again. ROUND OAK ANTIQUE TABLE: 5 leaves with rack, refinished, $325. Ph. 852-1671 or 852-6882, Nashville. 5 STRING BANJO FOR SALE: $60. or best offer. Ph. 852-1671 or 852-0882, Nash­ ville. FOR SALE: good young boar, $100. Ph. evenings, 726­ 1388. Vermontville WILL DO babysitting in my home. Call 852-1746. WATER HEATERS FOR SALE; Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 8524)713. (tfn) FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment in Nashville. Newly remodeled, al) car­ peted. $160 per month plus utilities and security deposit. References required. Phone 852-9594 or 852-9599. (tfn) New waitress in town? You just never know who might be pouring coffee at the Steak House in Nashville! Raggedy Ann showed up at the restaurant recently and poured coffee for Steak House patron Lewis Schulz. The costume was all in the spirit of Halloween and brought a few extra smiles to those in the restaurant. Space didn't allow the use of the photo that week, but we didn't want to miss the opportunity to report news of a celebrity storybook character coming to town. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Vermontville news Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Leona Fox of Ver­ montville were her daughter Mrs. Darlene Beaverst, grandson James Veavers; another grandson, wife and baby — Mr. and Mrs. Claud Thanksgiving service planned in Vermontville The Vermontville Congregational Church and the -Vermontville and Gresham Methodist Chur­ ches invite you to a special Thanksgiving service. The time is 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 23. The place is the e Vermojitville Congregational Church. We invite you to come and share the musical offerings of an Olivet College choral group. This group of twenty singers will be presenting a program of classical music, along with special Thanksgiving music. . The public is invited to share this rare treat. A reception will follow the service in the Griswold Room. i.aMAZE Childbirth CLASSES are now being offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram, Mulliken Rd.. Charlotte, (tfn) Beavers and greatgrandson John from England who are on a 30-day leave from the Air Force. Mrs. Fox will be seeing the rest of the grandchildren soon during the upcoming holidays. For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES TRUMBLE AGENCY vluto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Pb. 517-7264)634 or 726-0580 Nashville VFW 8260 ★ DANCE ★ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Music by -... “THE FOUR GUYS” 9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. Food in Kitchen Members & Guests �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, November 18. 1980 Obituaries Lowell 0. Halliwill NASHVILLE Mr. Lowell O. Halliwill. 80. of 418'3 Reed Street, died Sunday. November 9. 1980 at Pennock Hospital. He was born in Minahga. Minnesota on April 4. 1900. the son of Cornelius and Minna (Smith) Halliwill. He married Marlys Brown in Grand Rapids on Sep­ tember 16. 1942. Mr. Halliwill is survived by his wife. Marlys; two daughters. Mrs. Loren Henry W. Semrau ■'*bhL -I -I sgas sggS 3^1 Io ’.y "owdij uj^ uj^’’lowi. lowi. Wile vs BBBSS! fn i Vsilspr e Bemrst E te; »tie nd ikiflad StKtTSilijKc tefeaift ffliWijIffiii AirFoite. JlnMits rest of the guh swtaiii boHa.fi <ni« utiilli utrille ■jti asd Be and ist Ob- forillp IM SeeoiM- W NASHVILLE - Mr. Henry W. Semrau. 77, of 351 S. Clark Road. died Sunday, November 16, 1980 at Pen­ nock Hospital. He was born in New York City, New York on May 26, 1903, the son of zGustave and Emily (Win­ ters) Semrau. He married Ruth Hunter in Charlotte on June 27, 1925. He was a member of the Faith Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lansing. He was employed as a security guard for twenty six years for the Hastings Manufacturing Company, (Mary) Lehman of Ver­ montville and Mrs. William (Lindy) Pullen of Olivet; eight sons. Robert. Kenneth and Raymond, all of Nash­ ville. James of Woodland. Edwin of Lansing, Ernest of Vermontville and David of LeRoy. both of Charlotte; and fourteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12. from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. The public is invited to attend a performance of the Hope College Jazz Band at 8 p.m. Thursday, November 20 in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School auditorium. Admission is free. Hope's Jazz Band ap­ pearance here is part of a three-day trip through western Michigan this weekend. Maple Valley’s Band Director Roy Johnson is a 1977 graduate of Hope College. Another instructor on Maple Valley's staff, English teacher Sue Steffel also is a Hope graduate. Hope College is a small four-year liberal arts in­ stitution, featuring degrees in 35 major areas. The second largest major on campus is music so the college has 14 full-time and 12 part-time professors in TOP HAT CHIMNEY SWEEPS • Fast • Professional • Dust-Free REASONABLE RATES Evenings & weekends... 852-0911 Hunting accident mars opening day near Nashville The opening day of firearms deer season Saturday was marred by an accidental shooting of a hunter on the Bon West farm, located about, three miles northeast of Nashville on Hagar Road. The 34-year-old victim, Ronald West of Battle Creek, was rushed by Nashville ambulance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was admitted there and reported in good condition Saturday afternoon. The incident happened about 10:40 a.m. and reportedly occured when West's hunting companion, also a Battle Creek man, momentarily propped his the music program there. Hope’s music program is the largest of Michigan’s small colleges. The program at Hope offers band, or­ chestra, symphonette, jazz band, chapel choir, and select choir— comprised of 70 members. The college orchestra is open to any student. gun against a tree alter ne McMillon, 18, son of Mr. and had fired at several passing Mrs. Lowell McMillon of Guy deer. The slug entered Road. He was hunting near West’s left arm and exited the family’s Maple Grove his back. Township home when he In other hunting activity downed the animal about 7 Saturday, the first deer of a.m. It was the first deer the day reported to the bagged by young McMillon. Maple Valley News’ Nash­ The largest deer ever shot ville correspondent was a 7Continued below Col. 2 this page point buck shot by Rod Michigan Bell retiring in 1966. He served in the Coast Guard during W.W.I. Mr. Semrau is survived by his wife, Ruth; two sons, Lt. Col. Buddy Semrau of Ft. Ord., California and William Semrau of Nashville; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. John (Helen) Ristau of Lansing and Mrs. Erwin (Martha) Lang of Leesburg, Florida. Funeral services will be heldat 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Burial will be in Sunfield Cemetery. Public invited to hear Hope College Jazz Band at school Some interesting and helpful facts you may not know about your phone service. MICHIGAN BELL EMPLOYEES DONT WEAR UNIFORMS, SO ASK FOR IDENTIFICATION FROM THEM OR ANY OTHER SERVICE PEOPLE WHO COME TO YOUR DOOR. MICHIGAN BELL PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS GLAD TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES. IF A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY HAS A HEARING SPEECH OR PHYSICAL HANDICAP THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO USE A CONVENTIONAL PHONE, A5K YOUR MICHIGAN BELL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE OPTIONS BELL CAN -OFFER TO HELP. Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU Tuesday, Nov. 18 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Corn, Peaches, Milk. Wednesday, Nov. 19 Lasagna, Green Beans, Pears, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Thursday, Nov. 20 Hot Ham ’N Cheese, Peas, Pineapple, Milk. Friday, Nov. 21 Stew on Biscuit, Pickles, Cheese, Applesauce, Milk. Monday, Nov. 24 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Baked Beans, Peaches, Milk. HUNTER, from above col. 6— in his 25 years of hunting was reported over the weekend by James Hummel of 835 Washington St., Nashville. He tagged a 204-lb. buck with an 8-point rack while hunting west of Nashville Sunday morning. for Your Convenience... LITTLE COUNTRY CORNERS FARM MARKET 119 North Main St., Nashville ALSO... Country Corners Kitchen DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DIAL A WRONG NUMBER LONG DISTANCE?... JUST HANG UP AND DIAL THE OPERATOR RIGHT AWAY. EXPLAIN YOUR MISTAKE AND YOU WON'T BE CHARGED FOR THE CALL. Didyou know the t the world S first international telephone communications were established in I8QO with a line Hnhing Detroit and Windsor? bi the 1370's, girls began replacing bou operators when a number ofboys in Grand Rapids were discovered Shooting marbles instead oftending the switchboard. TWO-PARTY BUDGET SERVICE" SAVES J THIS SERVICE COSTS A LOT LE55 THAN l-OR-2 PARTY FLAT-RATE SERVICE. FORA LOW MONTHLY CHARGE YOU SHARE A TWO-PARTY LINE AND HAVE A MONTHLY ALLOWANCE OF LOCAL CALLS. CALL YOUR MICHIGAN BELL BUSINESS OFFICE FOR DETAILS. Questions About Your Phone Service? " Hl I'M ONE OF DOZENS OF MICHIGAN BELL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES SERVING , BC EULSLTOSMEERRVSICELIKREEPYROEUS TEHNRTOAUTGIVHEOSUTSEMRICVHINIGG CUSTOMERS LIKE YOU THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PHONE SERVICE LOOK ON THE FRONT OF YOUR PHONE BILL FOR THE PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. HEORSHE 15 READY TO HELP. " You can call on us. Open for your ... HOLIDAY BAKING NEEDS BREADS - DINNER ROLLS - PIES COFFEE CAKES - etc. Call... 852-1945 or 852-9635 — TO ORDER — Page 5 £k) Michigan Bell �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Tuesday. November 18. 1980 — Page 6 It's time to wind up another season for your lawn and garden As another calendar year winds down, it's time to think about winding up another gardening season To help you get ready for winter. Michigan State University Extension specialists offer the following list of timely act ivilies: -Rough plow or spade l he garden plot, adding organic material, fertilizer and lime as indicated by a soil lest. Now is a good lime to have your soil tested — fall is generally a slack time for soil lest labs. The county Extension office can tell you how to take your soil sample and will send it in when you bring it to the office. There is a $4 charge per sample. -To reduce the carryover of insect and disease problems — particularly apple maggot and scab in apples and black spot in roses — rake up and destroy fallen fruits, leaves and other plant debris from fruit plantings, vegetable gardens and flower beds. -Rake leaves from the lawn about once a week to keep them from matting on the grass and smothering the grass plants. Rather than burn or bag and throw away the leaves, chop them and add them to the compost pile or till them into the garden. Chopping helps them decompose more quickly. -After mowing your lawn for the last time (to a height of 1 to 14 inches), winterize your mower or take it to the shop for cleaning and a tuneup. Beat the spring rush — do it now! -Fertilize your lawn before the first snow. Apply 1 Io 14 pounds of actual nitrogen per 1000 square feet of bluegrass lawn. Apply :,i to 1 pound of nitrogen per 1000 square feel of fescue lawn. Late fall fertilization provides for root growth now and early green-up in the spring. It lessens the chance that Frusariuni blight will develop in susceptible bluegrass varieties, in­ cluding Merion. Nugget. Windsor, Pennstar and Fylking. The flush of top growth that follows fer­ tilizing the lawn in March or April tends to be at (he expense of root development and increases I he chances that Fusarium will occur later. -Prune diseased, broken or dead branches from shrubs and trees. Avoid faking healthy portions off of spring-flowering shrubs. They have already formed the buds for next spring’s flowers. Prune now and remove them. --Transplant dormant frees and shrubs. Mulch plants to be dug and moved later, to keep the ground from freezing. Mulch planting sites, too. -If a living Christmas tree is in your plans, mulch the spot where you intend to plant it. Be sure to choose a spot that will give the tree plenty of room to grow to its mature size. --Pick bagworm cases from evergreens. These contain the eggs for next year’s pests. --Send evergreens into winter well watered. They’ll lose moisture from their foliage all winter and, once the ground is frozen, won’t be able Io replace it readily. Broadleaved and tender narrowleaved evergreens may need to be shaded with burlap or canvas on the south and southwest sides of the plants to reduce moisture loss and damage to foilage. -Prevent bark splitting in young, thin-barked, newly transplanted trees by wrapping the trunks with tree wrap, painting them with white latex paint (not oil-based paint) or shading the trunks. Bark splitting occurs when the bright winter sun heats one side of the trunk while the other remains cold. -Protect fruit trees and woody ornamentals against gnawing rodents by wrap­ ping the trunks with foil or surrounding (hem with cylinders of quarter-inch mesh hardware cloth. Be sure the barriers reach well above the usual snow level. —Canvas or (ar-backed burlap barriers can be used to protect roadside plants against salt spray from street and highway deicing salt. Tack the material to stakes on the street side of the plants. -Boxwood and yew may need support to keep them from breaking under heavy .snow loads. Wrap and tie them with burlap and twine or support t hem with chicken wire. -Propagate evergreen shrubs after several hard freezes. Start by taking cuttings 6 Io 8 inches long. Strip the foliage from the bottom two inches and dip the cut ends in a rooting hormone. Stick the cuttings into damp sand or a peat­ sand mixture and keep the Hunter’s SFfcUAlS Butternut - Blue Seal A/$1 00 Bread Hostess Multi-Pac Chocolate Cup Cakes $*|15 X N.t N.tuot. /2 Liter 8 pk. btl. *(KP JI 16.9 oz. 9 P /us . deposit Rse&*’;59 ECKRICH- Smok-y-links $129 We have hunting licenses, ammo, hats and vests. COMING SOON ... ■J. rPi 1L7L 7H A From Lake Odessa Take-Out PIZZA or SUBS HOPE TO OPEN BY THE 1 ST OF DECEMBER. South End BEVERAGE 637 South Main Street, Nashville - Phone 852-9833 OPEN:8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m WE ACCEPT USDA 7 DAYS A WEEK freeze. Check them oc­ casionally during the winter and dispose of any showing signs of mold or decay. -Dig and store root vegetables for winter use. If you’re going to store carrots, parsnips and Jerusalem artichokes in the garden, mulch the soil above them and mark the spot clearly so you can find them when snow covers the ground. -Houseplants (hat spent the sum mer outdoors may be dropping leaves as they adjust to lower light levels indoors. Place them in your brightest window or provide artificial light, either as a supplement Io natural light or as the sole source of illumination. -Get the family car ready for winter driving. Check tires, belts, wiper blades, battery, exhaust system, cooling system (flush and fill with antifreeze), hoses, heater and defroster. Make sure your windshield washer is filled with washer solvent that won’t freeze. Have your engine tuned up and keep your gas tank full. Make sure you carry the usual emergency equipment — flashlight, flares, first aid kit, tire-changing equip­ ment, fire extinguisher, battery jumper cables, etc. — plus extras for winter driving: warm gloves and hats, blankets or sleeping bags, shovel, gas line an­ tifreeze, tow chain, wind­ shield scraper, etc. 4-H knitting & crocheting workshop planned A workshop for adult and teen leaders of knitting an.d crocheting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, in the auditorium of the 4-H Building on the Charlotte fairgrounds, beginning at 7:30 p.m. -The resource person will cover sizing of patterns and answer questions concerning patterns. Anyone who has a problem with a pattern should bring the pattern along to the workshop. It would also be a good idea to bring paper and pencil to lake notes. Cloverleaf 4-H’ers THE CLOVERLEAF 4-H roller skating schedule is 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 19, Dec. 17, ' Jan. 14, Feb. 18, March 18, and April 22. All 4-H clubs are welcome to join us at Thornapple Roller Rink. County Humane Society The Barry County Humane Society will meet Wed­ nesday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse. Public in­ vited. Nashville man bags deer with bow This five-point buck was in the bag after Henry Eberly of Nashville took aim with his bow. Eberly downed the deer while hunting in the county. This buck was his second "trophy" with a bow. Eberly's hunting statistics would make any hunter proud — he has a total of five bucks to his credit. (Photo supplied) Phone 945-9554 for ACTION WANT-ADS! Foster Parents class We will have new store hours when T.J.'s Pizza opensl We will be staying open until 1:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturady nights, and unit! 11:00 p.m Sunday thru Thursday. PEPSI, DIET PEPSI T medium damp until the cuttings are well rooted (usually April or May). Then give the cut tings bright light, temperatures of 68 to 72 degrees F and water whenever the,soil begins to feel dry. Plant outdoors in' the spring. -Slake and lie newly planted trees as necessary Io keep them from being whipped and uprooted by the wind. -Cut back perennials and pull up annuals killed by frost. -Plant spring-flowering bulbs outdoors and in pots for forcing. -D ig sum mer-fl owering bulbs and tubers and store them in dry sand in a cool (about 40 degrees F), dry place where they won’t FOOD COUPONS The Foster Parents Class on Issues and Foster Parents Assoc, would urge you to attend the class given by the honorable Richard Loughrin, Tues., Nov. 18, T p.m. in the Probate Juvenile Courtroom. Class is designed by Judge Loughrin to aid the parents in the courtroom. There will be a few ’minutes to elect a new president of the Barry County Foster Parents Assoc, after the lecture. (11-18) at... Farmers Feed — THIS WEEK — TARPS10oz........... > 12oz TION-ADS STAFF WANTED: Reliable adults for supervisory direct care positions in Mulliken AIS-MR home for multiply handicapped adults. Contact Denise, 821 4th Ave., Lake Odessa, 616­ 374-8888, to schedule an in­ terview. E.B.I. is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. (11-26) FOR SALE: One 23 channel C.B. and one 40 channel. Both units are base stations and in excellent shape. 721­ 3306. FOR SALE: Sofa bed. $50. John Deere tractor Model B $150. 623-8342. Delton. FOR SALE: 1975 Chevy Impala, 2 door, nice car, $1495. or best offer. 852-9308 or 852-9549, Nashville. 10x12' 10x16' 8'xlO' 12x14' 12x16' *36.85 *49.10 *26.55 *55.75 *63.70 HORSE SUPPLIES For Winter Canvas Lined HORSE BLANKETS ... ’49” 10% OFF . All HORSE CONDITIONERS In Stock All WORKERS In Stock 10% OFF We will be CLOSED for THANKSGIVING WEEKEND ... Nov. 27,28,29 & 30 Will be taking grain by prior notification FARMERS FEED SERVICE 1006 Railroad St., Hastings, Ml 945-9926 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, November 18. 1980 — Page 7 Board of Education approves general operation budget »»> oj •<$$ *&>2® sSjySs jj*jv! sj* jvS?!' ■- Sx S xS iik/isiL klf/lifsciLjj c X rv’ ■ < s ■<s SS i lfl fcjj SJ SbkJHS "•■ilielqfcl 'WweWiijiillieMli fcse®il tykf olfeWslilisaeii. loneMli DONUM At the regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, November 10th, the board members (approved the general fund operational budget for the 1980-1981 school year. The approved budget includes anticipated revenue of $2,941,491 and anticipated expenditures of $3,118,270. This anticipated deficit will nearly eliminate the general fund cash balance which was $193,218 on June 30th. A state aid bill hasn't been approved at this time, and the school district will be receiving further reductions in state aid funds considering the action being taken at the state level to reduce the budget. Projected local revenue would include $1,027,816 in property taxes including both current and delinquent taxes. In-coming transfer from the intermediate school district would include $73,094 as reimbursement for the special education programs and mileage expenses for the vocational bus to Lansing. The intermediate school district payment for special education represents a twenty-five percent reim­ bursement for the cost of the various programs for the prior school year. Total projected state revenue would amount to CARD OF THANKS I want to thank everyone who phoned, sent cards and flowers, and came to see me at the hospital and at home. The nurses, aides, and everyone on 3rd West at Pennock were so great as were my doctors, Atkinson and Brown.. A special thanks to my family* for all they did. Louise Shipman $1,665,932 which include's $1,426,626 in basic mem­ bership state aid. Basic anticipated membership state aid is $92,087 less than last year which results from the enrollment decrease of sixty-seven students. This amount could still vary considering that a state aid bill hasn’t been approved, but improvement in the basic formula isn’t en­ couraging. Anticipated reimbursement for tran­ sportation is $157,700, $43,945 for special education, $12,750 covering students under court jurisdiction, driver education program $5,400, vocational educational education programs $18,650, $861 for professional development program. Revenues from federal sources would include $29,625 from the CETA program, Title I reading program anticipated income of $57,099 and career education funds of $600. The anticipated general fund expenditures include the following accounts: Elementary Instruction, $721,078; Jr.-Sr. High School Instruction, $770,989; Special Education added costs, $134,680; Speech Therapist L. D. Consultant, $31,139; Vocational Education, $87,894; Unclassified (athletic and band), $4,825; Compensatory Education Title I, $1,581; Com­ pensatory Education, $9,722; Compensatory Education, $47,929; Guidance, $40,057; Other Support Services, $6,925; Library, $48,202; Audio Visual, $2,925; Health, $875; General Ad­ ministration, $64,754; Office of the Principal Fuller Street, $21,134; Office of the Principal - Kellogg, $19,774; Office of the Principal Maplewood, $34,823; Office Under New Management $ DARLENE HUGHES Call for an Appointment. THURSDAY SPECIAL ” Cuts, Shampoos and Sets. armersFe^ -THBWtt- Hom: 9 to8 Tues. & Ihurs.,- 9 to 5 Wed. & Fri.; 9 to 4 Sot. "The Mirrors image" ,jlmo miaaom iiuaae.. Beauty and Barber Shop 111 N. Main Nashville (517) 852-9192 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 of the Principal - Jr.-Sr. High School, $83,576; Adult Community School Program, $37,958; Fringe Benefits Instruction, $209,535; Fringe Benefits Other Support Services, $129,195; Operation and Maintenance of Plant, $310,966; Transportation, $281,679; Board of Education, $16,055. Total anticipated expenditures: $3,118,270. An executive session was held to discuss disciplinary action taken by Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Burr Hartenburg involving student Jon Granger who was represented by attorney Russell Smith. After the executive session the board members supported the school suspension policy as written with the suspension to be delayed allowing for further appeal by Attorney Smith. An executive session was held to discuss the building trades house which was constructed last school year. After the executive session, the board decided to ad­ vertise for bids of this house. Bids will be opened at the regular meeting of the board of education on December 8, 1980 with the board reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Approval was given the senior trip as presented by advisor WArd Rooks and a representative of River Bend Travel Agency. The class trip will be to Florida April 30 through May 4 with the seniors travelling by bus to Detroit and flying from Metro airport to'Florida and back. The board members ap­ proved the employment of Charles Tait as varsity girls volleyball coach at a salary of $896.00, Nancy Smith as jr. varsity girls volleyball coach at salary of $511.00, Tim Byrne as boys eighth grade basketball coach at a salary of $771.00, and Merle Martin as seventh grade boys basketball coach at a salary of $568.00 as recommended by the athletic director LarryyLenz. Nancy Smith has notified Larry since the time of the meeting that she will not be available to coach volleyball. The board members ap­ proved a transfer of $453.45 from the general fund to the vandalism fund at the Jr.-Sr. High School bringing this balance in the vandalism fund to the agreed upon $1,000.00 balance. Russell Geary voted nay. The board members ap­ proved the employment of a cheerleading advisor for the seventh, eighth and ninth grade basketball teams providing the athletic boosters approve payment of the same position. The board members ap­ proved the bid of Michigan National Bank at an interest rate of 7.84 percent on the $250,000.00 loan against state aid dated November 10th through jtfarch 15, 1981. A discussion was held regarding continuation of the building trades program during the 1981-82 school year considering that the school district hasn't sold the house built last year plus the fact that another house is being constructed. The board members voted to dis-continue the building trades program in the school district and that the Eaton Intermediate School District take over the program beginning with the 1981-82 school year. Robert Dormer and Russell Geary voted nay. Approval was given contracts for the three special education bus drivers. Helen Barlow drives to Lansing and Grand Ledge with three tips per day at a salary of $9,090.00; Gloria Goodner drives to Battle Creek at a salary of $5760.00; Paulette Strong drives to Charlotte at a salary of $5760.00 during the regular school year. She will be paid an additional amount on a daily basis for the trips she has to drive next summer. General fund bills in the amount of $32,454.61 were approved for payment. The October 17th payroll in the amount of $94,910.64 and the October 31st payroll in the amount of $96,894.88 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll ac­ count. A grievance was heard by the board members over concern expressed by the teacher association regarding the responsibility of the staff members at Elementary Maplewood being asked to supervise students during the noon hour thirty minute preparation time per1 the master contract, These students involve students returning from an illness and are required to remain in the building during noon hour. This grievance had been denied by the school ad­ ministrators based upon past practice. The board mem­ bers voted to deny the grievance. A request for a leave of absence presented by high school wood shop teacher Tom Gibbons was denied. A letter of resignation was then received from Tom Gibbons and accepted effective November 21st A leave of absence was approved for elementary teacher Sandra Briggs beginning November 19th continuing through January 5th for surgery. A maternity leave of absence was ap­ proved for elementary teacher Nancy Bradley commencing January 5, 1981 and continuing through the remainder of the school year. A general discussion was held regarding use of school facilities and possible charges that might be in­ volved considering the financial condition of the school district. This matter was referred to the board policy committee for further study and a report will be given at the next regular meeting. A volunteer help policy was approved. Board member Fred Corkins was absent from the meeting. Modern research indicates that most mental and attitude changes seen in ’old' people are not biological effects of aging. They are the result of social pressures. 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Correction - Lewis was absent from meeting. Fox discussed September 24 “special” meeting. Motion by Lewis to approve minutes as corrected, supported by Hale. 5 ayes, 1 nay. Carried. Minutes of the September 24 “special” meeting were read. Motion by Wineman, supported by Lewis to accept minutes as read. 5 ayes, 1 nay. Carried. Treasurer’s report was read. Motion by Hale, supported by Fox to accept report as read. Carried. President Mason drew away from regular procedure to present the Director of the Eaton Bus Service, Stephen Guile, who SUNAIRE WOOD or coal burning furnace or boiler addon can virtually eliminate your fuel bills with just twiceeday loading and the least wood consumption of any woodburning system on the matket. Save several hundred dollars over the most similar.units, yet none can compare with the ulti­ mate woodburning system. Fireplace .inserts and free­ standing wood stoves also avail able. CALL SUNAIRE A f toll Free 9 to 6 for details. thivuimate 1-800-292-9247 wounsi rning system presented in detail the services offered by Eatran to Eaton County. Mr. and Mrs. John.Penix presented to the Council the hours and rules of the Game Room they have established in the former laundromat building. (Temporary permission was granted on 7­ 12-79 as stated in Council Minutes.) (Hours and rules on file in Village Office.) Wawiernia stated the Transfer Station would be open Saturday, October 18. Landfill is closed. Ad­ vertisement to be in Maple Valley News. Hale stated applications for the Transfer Station operator had been reviewed. Wawiernia will be operating the station temporarily (1 month). Final decision of an operator is to be made then. Hale to purchase tarp for dumpster before opening date. Clerk read correspondence from the Eaton County Health Dept, and DNR regarding the closing of the Vermontville Landfill. No decision was made on return correspondence requested. Maintenance man selection committee has not met. Mason ask action by next Council meeting. Police Chief David Fink discussed police car available from the City of Lansing Parks Dept, in December 1980. Mason to call and reserve same. Also, discussion of Village par­ ticipating in State Pur­ chasing Plan, liquor license returns, dispatching and purchase of necessary equipment. Fink to use a purchase order method so department may be ready for operation January 1, 1981. $5,000.00 to be made available for use before that Sugar Hut Main St., Vermontville TAKING RESERVATIONS for... Thanksgiving Buffet NOV. 27 ... 12 noon to 3 p.m. Please make reservation by ... NOVEMBER 20th date. Hale stated car decals available from Callender Co. Department, had already received bids from same. Rodney Harmon, Fire Dept, member, extended an invitation to all Council Members and spouses and Chief of Police to the Annual Fireman’s Dinner - Satur­ day, November 1 at 6 p.m. Potluck dinner - meat fur­ nished. Bills were presented. Motion by Hale, supported by Aldrich to pay bills from the proper funds. All ayes. Carried. Hale discussed the pur­ chase of a salt spreader from the City of Charlotte. Motion by Fox, supported by Lewis to purchase a salt spreader from the City of Charlotte for $25.00. All ayes. Carried. Hale discussed installation of sewer line at the D. House residence if not installed by November 1, 1980. Proceed as stated in 8-19-80 correspondence. Fox discussed replacement of sidewalk on Hummel property on South Main St. Motion by Wineman, supported by Trumble to complete the sidewalk installation on Hummel property. All ayes. Carried. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis to bill back to Hummel equipment Local students attend art workshop — Four Maple Valley High School students attend a unique art workshop at Montcalm Community College recently. Annette Montague, Tammi Grzadinski, Sandi Horn and Robin Mats on attended from Maple Valley, accompanied by their art teacher Miss Martin. Twelve area high schools participated. At the event, four professional artists offered presentations of their skills. What really made the workshop unique were the opportunities for “hands on” experiences for the students in addition to observing demonstrations. Pottery, sign lettering, weaving, and glass etching were demonstrated at the workshop. Diane Zakala, a produc­ tion potter from the Edmore—Vestabug area, demonstrated t throwing techniques on the potter’s wheel. Get ready for Winter with... ANCO Winter Blades Save $1.00 per pair with this ad. Get your ANCO Winter Blades at: Jack’s Standard Service 209 S. Main, Vermontville and Larry’s Fargo Station 106 S. Main, Nashville rental plus labor at operator's wage. All ayes. Carried. Mason discussed Williams &'Works Engineering grant study of the Vermontville Wet Lands. A film and .an award is to be presented to the Council at the regular November 13th Council meeting. Police department vehicle storage area is needed: Discussion regarding the sale of two trucks followed. Motion by Wineman, sup­ ported by Aldrich to put Dodge up for sale, ad­ vertising in Maple Valley News for bids. All ayes. Carried. A citizen’s complaint of the Maplewood School incinerator was ' heard. Referred to School Principal and Fire Chief. Jennifer Byington discussed broken fence between the Byington property and the lagoon area. Wawiernia to check. Violation of the animal ordinance was discussed. Two letters to be sent. Motion by Hale to adjourn, supported by Lewis. Meeting adjourned 10:15 p.m. Bill Mason, President Natalie Gaedert, Clerk Eston King, a professional fine and commercial artist from Greenville, gave a demonstration on sign let­ tering techniques. Marjory Blinn, a weaver from Greenville, showed techniques of weaving on a loom. Cindy Neal, who manages a stained glass studio in the Alma area, demonstrated stained glass etching. During the “hands on” sessions, the students gained experience in centering clay on the potter’s wheel (which is no easy task for the beginner). The stained glass workshop dealt with etching a design on glass and students learned the technique of soldering lead. Sign lettering proved to be an exciting and informative demonstration. The demonstrating artist brought in a car door and used a stencil to paint it. Students were introduced to new materials and the proper use and care of tools. The success of this workshop could easily be measured by the enthusiasm shown by all who were in­ volved. Students took home some beautiful works of art and — most importantly — new ideas to share with students in their art classes. Action-Ads FOR SALE: Case tractor with manure loader. Also Moline manure spreader. 852-1759, Nashville. (11-19) MAPLE VALLEY TYPING SERVICE: Business, professional and- personal. Call 852-0712, Nashville for more information. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative DANGEROUS DRIVING - Michigan drivers are entering the peak season for deer-car accidents and the number of accidents is soaring each year. In 1979, the 16,148 deer-car accidents left three people dead, 870 injured and cost $19.2 million in damage. They took a toll on the deer, too. Some 99 percent of the deer involved were killed. Precautions? Stay alert and remember, deer travel in small groups. HUNTING SEASON - About 750,000 hunters will go afield this fall to bag 110,000 to 150,000 of Michigan’s herd of a million white-tail deer. The hunters will leave behind an average of $200 to $300 each in purchases of gas, groceries, taxes on private hunting lands, license, guns, ammunition and dozens of other items. LAKE AUTHORITY - The Michigan Department of Transportation wants a Lake Michigan Transportation Authority established to oversee future water tansportation on the lake and put new life into the industry, rather than short-term subsidies for cross-lake carferry service. It’s up to the Legislature now. BUDGET WOES - Lame duck legislators face more severe budget cuts in order to balance the 1981 budget by January 1. The Governor has recommended additional budget cuts of $288 million, bringing the total ot $1 billion, insisting that a hike in taxes is unwise. The new round of cuts will result in the lay-offs of 1,000 more state employees. Hard hit are education, mental health, and state police under the Governor’s latest plan. JOBS PROGRAM - Michigan, in the worst economic slump in 40 years, has launched a $75 million job and training program aimed at getting 36,000 people back to work and reducing the welfare caseload demands. The U.S. Department of Labor awarded a $10 million grant to sup­ plement the program and target some 6,000 general assistance recipients in counties most in need of help. TAX RELIEF - Michigan voter’s refusal to approve any of the three property tax relief proposals earlier this month is an indication that they are holding out for a responsible cut. Look for the Siljander plan, which did not make it on the ballot this time due to insufficient petition signatures, to be resurrected. Overall, it would provide a $500,000 cut for Michigan taxpayers. PRISON OVERCROWDING - Legislation that would give the Governor emergency powers to deal with prison over­ crowding at any of Michigan’s 12 correctional facilities will be debated in the House Corrections Committee this week. Presently, our prisons are housing 13,114 prisoners even though they were designed for only 11,738, The problem is so serious that many prisoners — more than 1,200 — are sleeping in trailers and garages. NOVEMBER REGISTRATION A reminder to November-born Michigan citizens who own motor vehicles... 1981 license plate tabs must be on vehicles by your birthday this month. If you have any questions about 1981 vehicle registration, contact the local Secretary pf State office. Turn ‘unwanted’, unused unneeded items into CASH Phone 945-9554 — CALL TODAY — HOLIDAYS ARE COMING! Call Today for an Appointment for a PERMANENT or STYLING PEDICURES .7. ‘10.50 *19.50 VALUE! ... PLUS ... FREE Nail Polish coat combination) with purchase of Pedicu re .. $3502 Spend a relaxing hour with your feet in a whirlpool massage. Licensed Manicurist. Sculptured Nails REDKEN Call Today! *27.50 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, November 18. 1980 — Page 9 Sports Donkey Basketball at M.V. Dec. 4 Valley girls lose two I'M Jpi© sMlatteS The girls varsity basketball team lost their final two games of 'the regular season last week. Both were league contests. Tuesday’s, contest against Central Montcalm was parents’ night. Our girls lost the game at the free-throw line, hitting only 5 of 24j.from the charity stripe. Though each team had the lead in the first quarter, the Lions dominated the second period having as much as a 10 point lead. But it didn’t take the tall Central team long to catch qp and take the lead, 24-23, latte with 4:29' left to play in the third quarter. The lead see­ sawed between the two rivals until/ Central finally controlled the score at the end of, the third quarter. The Hornets managed to keep just ahead of the Lions by taking advantage of their free throws. The final score was Central 46, Valley 43. The Lion squad traveled to Portland Thursday for a hard-fought contest which they lost 49-38. Valley had to manage without the services of Diane Cook who had injured her knee in Tuesday’s game. Portland played a very aggressive game, which gave them a big lead in the first quarter. The Raiders,continued to build the lead in the second quarter. The Lions were able to threaten briefly in the third quarter but their rally fell short. The reason for falling short was Portland out rebounded the Lions 42-14. Scoring for Valley were Melissa Coffman, 10; Kris Sample and Melanie Rogers,8. Also, Candace Mater and Paula. Service each added 6. Bowl for breath Nov. 28 SS 'S«”5 5 ^*-5 ^4S1 88 ® IM .’Wsfe^ ''S 'Sse^a^j^ ®W:ssatzrii[K *®R»WniraR. 'iHpslitntMldtsri !as‘’S3sfe"J(3l3 Championship bowler Buzz Fazio, chairman for the 1980 Cystic Fibrosis “Bowl for Breath”, announced today that over 75 bowling centers throughout Michigan will participate in this year’s bowl-a-thon, which will take place on Friday, November 28, the day after Thanksgiving. The objective of the bowla-thon is to raise badly heeded money for research for cystic fibrosis, a lungdamdging disease: Cystic fibrosis, the most serious of all lung-damaging diseases, is now believed to occur once in approximately 1600-2000 live births. Scientists are currently striving to find a control or cure so that thousands of children stricken with cystic fibrosis can lead fuller lives. TanraiMpnH ?HKlfiWPiepiS!l »n»-ffltei>-r Eli Dpi I IE®® ■ 1 rail! i i tan as 6 m ■ member N&KApek tBSJBJSSiiH’lS8’ ifcBibliM’®11* gaStirioW!^ 1895 QllW- 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; Subscrip'ion rates. $7.50 per year Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also . Everyone is invited to participate, and entry forms are now available at par­ ticipating bowling centers throughout Michigan. En­ trants are encouraged to recruit as many sponsors as they can and have them pledge no more or no less than a penny a pin for each point in three games of Bowling. The event, is not only for boys and girls but for adults as well! /‘What a good family Alumni basketball game Friday, Nov. 21 The Nashville and Ver­ montville Little League Football Associations are combining their efforts to present 'an Alumni Basketball Game at 6 p.m. Friday, November 21 at the Maple Valley High School gym. The evening will consist of two games. The first will be Maple Valley graduates odd year vs. even years. The second game will be players that .either le'ttered in basketball at Vermontville or Nashville before the schools consolidated. Everyone is invited to attend this second annual game and help support the football program. Little League .Football is open to YOU HAVE A CHOICE WITH... 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All proceeds will go for new equipment. Nashville League, president is Larry Filter and the Vermontville president is Dale Fisher. Shooting Sports Clinic planned for' 4-H’ers On Saturday, December 6, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. a Shooting Sports Clinic will be held for any 4-H’ers 12 years or older interested • in ar­ chery and-or fife arms. Parents, leaders or potential leaders, are also encouraged to take part. The event will take place upstairs in the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte: Participants should use the north outside entrance (near race track). Those attending will learn all about choosing the best type and quality of equip­ ment, as well as price ranges. Individual attention will be given. If you have any questions, contact Connie Green at the Extension Office, 543-2310. M.V. winter athletic passes now on sale The Maple Valley Athletic Department is again offering its “LION PASS” for the upcoming athletic season. The-pass—will allow the holder to attend the following athletic home contests: • Ten JV—Varsity Boys Basketball Games, adult cost $20, students $10; 7 Freshman Basketball Games, adult cost $7; students $3.50; 5 Jr. High Boys Basketball Games, adult cost $5, students $2.50; 6 Wrestling.Matches, adult cost $9; students $6; 8 Volleyball Matches, adult cost $9, students $6. Total adult cost - $50, total student cost $28. The winter “LION PASS” will be offered to adults for $16.00 and to students for $9.00. Passes may be pur­ chased in the high school office. Valley girls beat Montcalm The J.V. girls defeated Central Montcalm last night by a score of 23-17. Barb Gurd played her best game of the year, putting in 5 of 12 shots for 41 percent from the floor and scoring 10 pts. She also teamed up'with Jennie Filter to share' high rebounding ‘position. Each pulleddownS. Congratulations, girls! Valley J.V. girls lose to Portland Ifyou are looking for a Tunfilled evening for the entire family, come out and watch the local “cowboys” challenge Phyllis Diller, Dynamite, Elvis, Mighty Mouse and the rest of the donkeys that will be in the big game. Donkey ball is not a laugha-minute sport, but rather a laugh-a-second sport. You won’t want to miss this funfilled evening. Get your advance tickets early and see the “Funniest Show on Earth.” You’ll be glad you did. Advance tickets are available from Mr. Reese at the high school or from any varsity club member. About letters “from our readers” Letters from our readers are most welcome and. should be sent to the Maple Valley News, P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan 49073 or to the newspaper in care of JAd Graphics Inc., 1592 N. B triad way, Hastings, Mich. 49058. BIDS WANTED 1. The Board of Education, Maple Valley Schools, is accepting sealed bids on the building trades house constructed on Chapel.. Drive, Fuller Heights, Nashville, Michigan. This house was constructed during the 1979-80 school year. 2. All bids are to be sent to1 Carroll J. Wolff, Superintendent of Schools, Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, Michigan 49096.' 3. Bids are to be opened at the regular meeting The J.V. girls lost their last game of the season to Portland by a score of 28-16. Tammi Tobias and Colleen Hoffman were the high scorers with 4 each. Tammi Tobias pulled down 7 rebounds. The girls are reminded to turn in all uniforms by next Tuesday. of the board of education scheduled to be held Monday, Decembers, 1980 beginning at 7:00 p.m. 4. Further information may be. obtained by con­ tacting Mr. Wolff, Jr.-Sr. high school principal Burr Hartenburg, or building trades instructor Mel Kivela. 5. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or dll bids. • CARL S Safe COMMUNITYEVENTS Bazaar & Bake Sale I The Vermontville United Methodist Women will sponsor a bazaar and bake sale at Pat's Sugar Hut Cafe *... Friday and Saturday, NOVEMBER 21 & 22. i I All vCmhiilodrens SuWnEtHATiEtnR RS $ 1.00 off Limit 1 with each coupon EXPIRES 11/22/'80 INSULATED UNDERWEAR 50' Off ...Pants 50‘ Off ...Shirt EXPIRES 11/22/80 In Store Bakery Special WEEK OF 11/17/80 CINNAMON ROLLS ...................... 6/$1.05 Action-Ads FOR SALE: Good looking, comfortable to drive 1974 Ford LTD. air', power brakes, power steering, lakes regular gas, 84,000 miles, great condition. 566­ 8597, Sunfield. (Ifn) NASHVILLE APARTMENT FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, $175 a month. 852-1631, after 4 p.m. Nashville. America’s craziest and most unpredictable sport — Donkey Basketball — will be featured at 7:30 p.m. December 4 at the Maple Valley High .School gym­ nasium. . ■Teams for the big event will be made up of varsity club members and a few teachers. For the event, Diamond K Donkey Ball Co. is bringing their combination of circus atmosphere arid rodeo thrills to town for the benefit of the local varsity club. The old saying, “stubborn as a mule,” will be exem­ plified when the local riders match wits with the donkeys. The odds are that in most cases the donkeys will win. The old rodeo days will be brought to mind when the local Gene Autrys and Roy Rogers take their spills and bounces. There will be plenty of laughs for the entire family during this fun-filled evening. You haven’t wit­ nessed basketball until you have seen it played on donkeys. It is really a little different than regular basketball. Frosted and Unfrosted. . BREAD...............i-lb. loaf 63' WHITE BREAD...........i-lb. loaf 2/*1.05 ITALIAN HOURS: Monday thru I Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sundays from .1 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Your Friendly Spartan Store! L S ,SUPER MARKETS STREET... in NASH VILLE I �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, November 18. 1980 — Page 10 Brown-Orr united — CID MAN WINTER SAfS GETA FREE MICROWAVE OVEN Cook up a good time this winter Buy any 1980 Kawasaki Z■ JE.,&L/ z Invader 340 or Drifter 440 and your Kawasaki dealer will give you a Magic Chef microwave oven abso­ lutely free You II spend less time cookin inside so you can spend more time cookin outside j . On your great new Kawasaki Offer good for a limited time only while quantities last Kawasaki COOK UPA GOOD TIMEAT Wheeler Marine M-66 South of NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9609 HOURS: 9 to'7 Daily ■ Closed Sundays Patricia Anne Brown and Lawrence Paul Orr, of Morton, Illinois, were married on October 18, at the Pontiac' Presbyterian Church in Pontiac, Illinois. The ceremony was per­ formed by Reverend C. E. Glidden. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Ruth Brown of Nash­ ville: The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Delcie Orr of Pontiac, Illinois. The bride wore a gown of ivory wedgewood lace with a Victorian flounced bodice and straight fitted sleeves which finished with ruffled cuffs. The tiered skirt continued into a cathedral train. She wore a picture hat trimmed with lace and bridal illusion. Her colonial style bouquet was of Sonia roses, ivory elegance car­ nations and gypsophelia. The bride was attended by matron of honor Mrs.-Julie Dolby of.Pewamo, Mi. and bridesmaids Jennie Hahn of Joliet, Ill., Kathleen Kelley of Arlington Heights, Ill. and Retha Matthews of'Fairview Heights, Ill. The bridegroom was served by best man Albert Karl Larsen of Rockdale, Ill. and groomsmen Kenneth Taylor of Houston, Tex., Daniel Ocean of Pontiac, Ill. and George Guminski of Bloomington, Ill. Ushers were George Whitlatch of Mackinaw, Ill. and David Gagnon of Bloomington, Ill. A reception followed at the Knights of' Columbus, of Pontiac. A wedding trip was taken to Wisconsin. The bride is a 1978 graduate of Michigan State University. She is employed with the State of Illinois as a Forensic Scientist. The bridegroom is a 1980 graduate of Illinois State University. He is'employed by the Peoria Children’s Home. The couple will reside at 118 Queenwood, Apt. H- 5, Morton, Ill. Tate-Hosmer Mr. and Mi's. William Tate are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Ann, to Robert Hosmer Jr., son of Robert and "Alyce Hosmer Sr. Both are 1979 graduates from Maple Valley School. A March wedding is being planned. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank everyone who remembered me during my stay in the hospital. Your cards, visits, and flowers were greatly appreciated. Thanks to the members and friends of , the First Congregational Church; to the Chamber of Commerce; to Rev. Paul Boger, Molly Turner, and Leonard Put­ nam for their visits and prayers; and to all whose prayers and concerns helped support my family during my absence. Thank you all, Rev. Dave Fleming, Sharon and Kara A DEAL FRO With the purchase of any Stihl 010 or 015 "Bonus Special," you receive over $45 worth of accessories at participating Stihl dealers. Offer includes matching carrvina case, spare cutting chain, bar groove cleaning tool, file and handle, wedge 8 oz can of engine oil, wrench*, owner's manual*, and handy booklet about cutting firewood The World's Large si Selling Chain Saw. 105 N. Main St. Nashville Phone 852-0713 Carroll-Curtis Daman-Trumble Mr. and Mrs. Leo Carroll of Rte. No. 3 Maple Grove Rd., Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jeanette Louise, to Timothy Scott Curtis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curtis, Sr. of Rte. No. 3, Curtis Rd., Nashville. Tim is a 1977 graduate of Maple Valley High School, currently employed at West Wynd Farms. Jeanette is a 1979 graduate of Maple Valley High School. An April 4, 1981 wedding date is planned. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Daman of Mulliken wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cynthia Mae, to Stuart Lee Trumble. Cynthia is a 1979 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed by Grunwell-Casheco of Lansing, Inc. z The prospective The bridgegroom is a 1978 graduate of Maple Valley High School and-is attending Lansing Community College. Stuart is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Trumble of Vermontville. A'February 14th wedding is being planned. Bushre Plumbing Zemke-Caudell Mr. and Mrs. Edward Zemke of Vermontvillez are pleased to announce the engagementt of their daughter, Kimberly, to Kelvin L. Caudell, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bergman of Novi, and the late Leroy Caudell. Kim is a 1977 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is presently a senior at Central Michigan University where she is studying Elementary Education. Kelvin is a 1977 graduate of North Farmington High School and a 1979 graduate of Oakland Community College. \He is also a senior at Central Michigan University, enrolled in the Industrial Education and Technology Program. He is employed at Perlmutter and Freiwald of Franklin. A July 18, 1981 wedding is , being planned. CARD OF THANKS I would like to say a big thank you to the November 4, 1980, election workers of Vermontville Township. You did a super job and I really appreciated your help. Also, special thanks to Bobbie Hoefler, Fred Frith and Natalie Gaedert for all their help since June 28, when I was appointed Township Clerk. The work has been enjoyable and challenging. I am sorry I could not have served longer as it is a very educational j°bThanks again, Phyllis Wells Standard equipment with all Stihl saws STIHL Engagements - Need Wedding Invitations? See the large selection at . . . THE REMINDER! 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Specialists at the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service suggest that it's not too early to see where you stand on 1980 taxes. And it'S early enough that you may still be able to juggle income or expenses to change your tax bill. Begin by gathering all your records together so you'll know where you are on both in­ come and expenses for the year. Then project expenses and anticipate income to the end of the year. The dif­ ference between income and expenses is either profit — net farm taxable income — or losses. If income is on the high side, look for ways to in­ crease this year’s expenses. Buying seed and fertilizer ahead for next year is one possibility. Making repairs on machinery and equip­ ment; painting buildings, and replacing machinery and small tools are other options. To reduce an­ ticipated income, hold off selling this year’s crops or marketing livestock. If expenses are high, on the other hand, this might be a good time to market livestock or stored crops, or to sell capital items like machinery. You might also consider holding off paying property taxes until after the first of the year, especially if you expect higher income and lower expenses in 1981. Using a rapid depreciation method and taking in­ vestment credit on capital purchases will also help reduce the current year’s taxes. Dollars spent on investments,-'however, are not as effective in reducing taxes as cash expenses. Frequently unrecorded and forgotten expenses in­ clude costs of education (including magazine sub­ scriptions, seminars, etc.) to maintain or improve your skills, travel expenses related to conducting your business, and entertainment expenses when hosting others when the predominant purpose is furthering your farm business operation. Wages paid to your children for work performed for the farm are a farm business expense. Note that you can continue loclaim the child as an exemption on your income tax if she-he is under 19 or regularly enrolled in school, as long as you provide over half the child’s support. The child must file a tax return only if she-he earns more than $3,300. The aim of all this is to avoid wide fluctuations in taxable income. Relatively uniform income from year to year Lends to minimize in­ come tax over time. The reason for getting records in order and seeing where you stand now. is that you still have time to do something about it. The longer you wait, the fewer your options. Winterize lawn and garden tools By Allen Krizek. County Ext. Director The garden is cleaned up, the gutters are cleared of leaves, the storm windows are up, the bird feeder is out, and it’s time to retire your summer tools for the winter. If you want them to be in tip­ top, ready-to-use condition next spring, put a little time into them now. Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director, suggests that a little preventive maintenance will help everything last longer and do a better job for you. “Taking care of tools before you store them for the winter also means they’ll be ready to use when the gardening bug bites next spring,” he points out. “You won’t have to spend that first nice gardening day getting your equipment in shape." Garden hoses, no matter what material they are made of, need to be thoroughly drained before being stored. Water left inside them will freeze and may cause the hoses to crack and split. Store hoses coiled up and lying flat. Hanging them on a nail is probably the worst possible way to store them, Krizek says - they tend to crack where they bend around the nail. Lawn and garden sprinklers should also be drained and lubricated as needed. He also advises replacing the washers in hose and sprinkler con­ nections now, while you are thinking about it. Clean, repair and tighten ladders. To extend its useful life, treat a wood ladder with a wood preservative. A simple homemade preser­ vative consists of 1 part linseed oil and 2 parts paint thinner. Apply it with a brush. Then store the ladder inside, up off a damp basement or garage floor from which it could draw moisture. Remove the soil from hoes, rakes, trowels, shovels, and other tools used to work the soil. Wire brush metal parts if necessary, to remove loose rust spots. Then wipe them with an oily rag. Treat wooden handles with the same homemade preser­ vative used on ladder. It will keep the wood from drying out and cracking. As long as you are working with hand tools, take a minute to wax your snow shovel blade. This will make it slippery so that wet snow slides off of it in­ stead of sticking. Treat a wooden handle with wood preservative. Wipe hedge shears and pruning tools with a rag dipped in paint thinner to remove sticky pitch and sap. Then sharpen them and oil thoroughly. Shears that are rusted open or shut, won’t do you much good next spring. Clean all garden sprayers and dusters and other garden chemical applicators thoroughly. Fertilizer left in a spreader will absorb water, which will contribute to rust and general deterioration. Lubricate moving parts and give rustprone metal and oily rag treatment. Extension Bazaar Nov. 28th By Margaret Ann Ross, Ext. Home Economist The Eaton County Ex­ tension Homemakers Annual Bazaar will be on Friday, November 28th, at the American Bank in downtown Charlotte. Extension homemakers will have an array of handmade craft and gift items for sale between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. A special feature of the bazaar this year is a visit from SANTA CLAUSE! For a small fee he will pose with any children who want to have their first pictures with Santa for this year. We look for him to arrive about 10:30 a.m. Judy Locke, Charlotte, Extension Council President, says that there will be lunch available from 11:30 to 1:00 for a small donation. Handmade craft items will be given as door prizes during the day. ‘‘The Extension Homemakers look forward to seeing all of you at the bazaar,” according according to Chairman of the day, Claudia Brown of Eaton Rapids. 4-H dairy banquet planned Western Pines 192 N. Shaytown Rd., Vermontville, Mi. 49096 517-726-1426 COME AND CHRISTMAS SHOP WITH US: HOURS: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY Western Clothes: SQUARE DANCE • PANTS • SHIRTS Clothes & Accessories • JACKETS • LADIES • Saddles •Tuck STRETCH JEANS • Boots •Jewelry • VESTS - Men's and Women's EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE... RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY University, will be the guest speaker. Other business during the program will include the selection of a dairy judge for the 1981 Eaton County 4-H Fair, the election of dairy committee officers, and discussion of cattle ages for dairy shows. For more information on the dairy banquet or 4-H dairy program, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 543-2310. 4-H drama club to meet The recently organized 4-H Drama Club, the 4-H Players, will meet on Monday, November 24, from 4-5 p.m. at the Extension Office. 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. The club is open to anyone 12 years old or older, who is interested in drama. No experience is necessary and you need not be a present 4-H member. Ann Harris, the group’s leader, will be on hand to discuss the possibility of working with the Charlotte Civic Players in a Christmas play for children. For further information, contact the Extension Office, 543-2310. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday. November 20 - 6:30 - 9:30p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adam’s Skating Center. Lansing Rd., Charlotte. Saturday. November 22 - 12-5 p.m. 4-H Clowning Workshop, 4-H Building. Charlotte. Registrations needed at 543-2310 by Nov. 20. Monday, November 24 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Dairy Banquet, for members, leaders and parents,’ 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday. November 25 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Knitting and Crocheting Workshop, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, November 28-9:30a.m.-4:30 p.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers Bazaar at American Bank, Corner of Cochran and Lawrence in Charlotte. Craft items, baked goods, light lunch. Open to all. Friday, November 28 - EXTENSION OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED. Monday, December 1 -7 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, December 6 - 12-noon, DHIA Annual Banquet, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. Saturday, December 6 - Anytime between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 4­ H Shooting Sports Clinic, upstairs in 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Use north outside entrance. Monday. December 8 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Jr. "Livestock Association meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds Tuesday. December 9-9:30 a.m. -1 p.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers Council meeting, Christmas program and potluck luncheon at Mrs. Elmer Conley’s. December 11-13 - Great Lakes Youth Livestock Expo, MSU, East Lansing. December 12-13 - 4-H Craft Leaders workshop No. 2 Kettunen Center, Tustin. December 16-18 - West Michigan Livestock Show, Grand Rapids. Thursday, December 18-6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adam’s Skating Center, Lansing Rd., Charlotte. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to sex, color, national origin or sex.’’ BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS November 19 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension office, Hastings. November 21 - Programmable Calculator Workshop, 10 a.m, - 3 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. November ‘21-23 - Adult 4-H Horse Leaders Conference, Kettunen Center, Tustin. November 22 - 4-H Clowning Workshop, 12-5 p.m., 4-H Building, Fairgrounds, Charlotte. $3 per person or $5 per family. Make reservations with Extension office. November 28 - Beef Rate-of-Gain Weigh-in. December 1 - 4-H Christmas Tree sales start, Courthouse lawn, Hastings. December 1 - MAEH Council meeting, Executive Board 1:30 p.m., Full Council 2 p.m., Extension office conference room, Hastings. December 4 - MABC Dairy Breeding Seminar, Sheraton Inn, 1-94 Exit 80, Kalamazoo. December 5- MABC Dairy Breeding Seminar, Harley Hotel, 4041 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids. December 8 - 4-H Council meeting, 8 p.m., Extension office, Hastings. December 8-9 - Telefarm Check-In, Community Building, Hastings, time as scheduled. December 9-10- Weed, Seed and Fertilizer School, 9:40 a.m., Long’s Convention Center, Lansing. 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(Mirror s image winner will recieve equivalentamount in services.) tyA •Nashville Hardware •Mirror's Image •Kelley's Variety •Little Country Comer Johnson's Furniture •Carl's Curtis Craft Center Mace Pharmacy Thornapple General Store �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, November 25. 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News Adventurous reports from local deer hunters continue to pour in. An unusual ac­ count comes from Dave Finkler of Nashville, who told of a “mirrored” catch on his Curtis Road farm on opening day. The "two hun­ ters involved were Dave’s father, Carl Finkler of Grand Rapids, and Jim Ferrier of Nashville. The men each shot a deer Saturday mor­ ning, about45 minutes apart, and upon measuring later found that the trophies had been bagged just 87 paces from each other. In­ terestingly, both were 9point bucks, each weighing about 200 pounds. But that was not the extent of the similarity. Each animal carried an identical rack, 5 points on the right and 4 on the left. In other hunting activity on opening day, the first deer of the day reported to us was a 7-point buck shot by Rod McMillon, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell McMillon of Guy Road, Nashville. He was hunting near the family’s Maple Grove Township home when he downed the animal about 7 a.m. It was the first deer ever bagged by young McMillon. The largest deer ever shot in his 25 years of hunting was reported over the weekend by James Hummel of Nashville. He tagged a 204-lb. buck with an 8-point rack while hunting west of Nashville Sunday morning. A community-wide Thanksgiving Eve service is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, at the Nash­ ville Church of the Nazarene. This is an annual event, staged at various local ehurches on a rotating basis. Delivering the address Wednesday evening will be Rev. Robert Taylor of the Nashville Assembly of God. Special music also will be included. Mrs. Edna (De Riar) Hill, a former local resident now of Wyoming, Michigan, wrote us last week to offer information and a correction on our recent Memories story about the Hosmer School. Based on information supplied by our source of material, we had said sisters Stella and Barbara Elarton had married brothers William and Clark Titmarsh. As Mrs. Hill points out in her letter, it was not Barbara who married Clark Titmarsh It was her sister, Elsie Elar­ ton, who in later years became a teacher at Hosmer School as did her other sister, Stella. “Barbara married Willis Edwin De Riar, my grandfather,” wrote Mrs. Hill. Stella Elarton married William Titmarsh, and they lived straight across from the Hosmer School where the County Corners Market now is located. Elsie Elarton married Clark Titmarsh a brother to William. The three girls were daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John Elarton, who are thought to be in the Hosmer School group photo we used with the story. By the way, Mrs. Hill will be celebrating her 75th birth­ day on December 4th She was born in Nashville “in the upstairs apartment of Grandma Furniss’ house” on the southwest corner of the Reed and State streets in­ tersection. (After Barbara Elarton De Riar’s husband, Willis, died, she married • NOTICE • NASHVILLE RESIDENTS Deadline for filling nominating petitions for 3 two-year terms on the Nashville Village Council will be. . . Tuesday, December 16,1980 ... at 4:00 P.M. Petitions must be filed with the Nashville Village Clerk. Nomination Petitions are available at the Vil­ lage Clerk's Office. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, NASHVILLE VILLAGE CLERK John Furnissln laLer years.) Thanks to |Wrs.*^{ill for sharing the iqfonnation with us’ and we wjsh’lief- a very happy birth<fey/r>or those who would like to ^member her with ar,greeting, the address is Westwood Apt., 2450 36th St. S.W., Wyoming, Mi. 49509. Good news that Nashville soon will have a take-out pizza place, saving many local folks a jaunt to T.J.’s in Lake Odessa. Before long, T.J.’s will have a branch here in the South End Food and Beverage on South Main. New store' owners George and Tina Williams expect the take-out operation to be open about the first, of December. Submarine sandwiches will be featured along with pizza. Mr. and Mrs. Williams acquired the South End store this fall from former owners Roger and Diane Gardner. Darlene Hughes of Nash­ ville has taken over operation of The Mirror’s Image on Main Street, a beauty and barber shop formerly run by Mike Slocum. Darlene is a 1978 graduate of Wright’s Beauty Academy in Nashville. For the convenience of customers, she has ex­ panded the hours the shop is open. A Nashville native, the former Darlene Hanchett grew up here and graduated from NHS in 1956. Mrs. Dessa Handel, who resides in Nashville with her sister Frieda Hecker, was surprised last Monday when their three other sisters popped in for a surprise party. The occasion was Dessa’s 85th birthday, November 17. Present for the event, in addition to the honoree and Miss Hecker, were Mrs. Richard (Fannie) Endsley and Mrs. Richard (Geraldine) Van Arnam, both of Hastings, and Mrs. Carson (Dorothy) Ames of Nashville. Ice cream and cake were served, and Mrs. Handel received many lovely gifts, cards, and special phone calls throughout the day. The Nashville Fire Dept, responded to a reported garage fire at 740. E. Washington St. about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, but found nothing ablaze there or in the area. The call apparently was a false alarm. Mrs. Richard (Ann) Ewing of Vermontville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Skedgell of rural Nashville, By Susan Hinckley is home after a week’s stay at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. After tests, her condition was diagnosed as viral meningitis. She is continuing to recuperate and regain her strength at home. We wish Ann a speedy return to good health. Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Marguerite) Ackett of Nashville were Sunday dinner guests of her sister, Mrs. Marian Dean of Charlotte. Also present for the occasion were their three brothers and spouses: Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Baker of Sunfield; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Vance Baker, all of rural Charlotte. Mrs. Theresa Hess of Nashville has taken up residence at the Maple Valley Arms Apartments on Lentz Street, having moved from her former home on Sherman Street. Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades and-their daughter, Mrs. Naomi Watson, all of Nashville, entertained at a Sunday evening luncheon in honor of two family bir­ thdays. Honorees were the Rhoades’ daughter, Mrs. Bernice Conklin of Bristol Lake and their grand­ daughter, Mrs. Lori Hughes of Battle Creek. Also present for the occasion were Ber­ nice’s husband, Dale, and Lori’s husband, Gregg; and Mr. and Mrs. Jim (Ruth Ann) King of Bellevue. Howard and Dorothy (Norton) Snow of Phoenix, Arizona,' were Sunday callers on Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades of Nashville. Reed Street near the Cleveland intersection was a beehive of activity Monday, when the estate of the late George B. Dean was sold at auction. George passed away in September at age 96, and many of the goods sold at the sale had been handed down from his parents, early Maple Grove Township residents George O. and Susan (McKelvey) Dean. The Dean - family later moved into the village, living in the same Reed Street home which was the late residence of.son George. A real drawing card Monday were two old autos, a 1929 Model A Ford coupe with rumble seat and a 1928 Chevrolet sedan, both sold at auction. In addition to the autos, a huge quantity of unique miscellaneous items and fine antique furnishings drew a large crowd of out-of- had been a patient four weeks. Henry and his wife, the former Ruth Hunger, had lived in Barry County since 1932. He was a retired far­ mer and also retired in 1966 after 26 years service as a security guard for Hastings Manufacturing Company. Henry was born in New Yo£k City and reared in Lansing. He joined the U.S. Coast Guard near the end of World War I, as a 15-year-old lad, and served for two years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons and five grandchildren. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of Nashville was a Sunday guest at the home of her son and family, Glen and Marilyn Ramsey of rural Dowling, for a family dinner in honor of the birthday of the Ramsey’s son, Richard. A letter received last week from Kenneth A. Meade, a Nashville native now of Franklin, added some in­ teresting sidelights to several recent Memories stories. “I was interested in reading about the early political activities in Nash­ ville,” he wrote. “I vaguely remember that after one of the presidential elections there was some kind of meeting in the club rooms where telegraphic reports of the election came in and were posted so people could follow the election results.” Meade believes it was probably in November 1920. (That was the year Warren G. Harding was elected as president.) The club rooms Meade refers to are those in the second floor of the Gribben Block (above what is now Nashville Hardware and 107 Pitstop). Kenneth Meade also commented on the Memories piece about early cider making in Nashville, in particular the Kyser (later Lass) operation at the old grist mill on North Main Street. “I remember that there was an outside tap where we could draw off a small drink of cider when we went to the mill from school.” The old grist mill town dealers as well as eager local buyers. Bidding was brisk throughout the ap­ proximately 6-hour sale, with trucking and carting away of goods extending into the early evening hours. A Monday caller on Mr. and Mrs. Ted (Vada) Mix of Nashville was their niece, Mrs. Michael (Dorothy Hummel) Martich of Battle Creek, who was in town to attend the Dean auction. Mrs. Robert Fueri, Sr., has moved into the village, taking up residence in the former John Joseph home on Cleveland Street. John has moved into the Fueri place on South Clark Rd. Mike Oles of Charlotte was the top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No­ Munch Bunch met last Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. The only male in the weight control group, Mike lost four and one-half pounds in one week to earn the title. The rising costs of magazines and the ever­ increasing strain of inflation has been a threat to the periodicals budget at Put­ nam Public Library. Now, that pinch has been relieved by the receipt of two recent gifts. The local Friends of the Library has donated $100 to the library for purchase of periodical subscriptions. The magazines will be selected and ordered by the librarian. In addition, Steve Toman of Nashville recently gifted Putnam Public Library with a. subscription to Sports Illustrated. This is the second year that Steve has made such a contribution to the library. • Correction on an item that appeared in last week’s column: Lowell O. Halliwill is survived by ten children, not eight as reported. All ten were correctly listed in the obituary which appeared in last week’s issue of .the News. Condolences are extended to the family of Henry W. Semrau of Nashville, who passed away November 16 at Pennock Hospital, where he I II Carol of Christmas ” A Christmas Contata presented by the ... Vermontville Congregational Church Choir December 14th... 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE INVITED 11 AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: North State, Nashville A.M. Worship ..IT a.rh. A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Sunday School .. 11 a.m. Wednesday Evening: Youth Fellowship Prayer Meeting.. 7 p.m. Sunday.......... 6 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL REV. LEONARD PUTNAM CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville Sunday School . 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship 10:45 a.m. P.M. Youth Service 6 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER •oooow CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. TO a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 a.nr. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship............... 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER -ooococoaoocoocz- NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ......7 p.m. Wed. Service...... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sun. A.M. Worship. 9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 PASTOR STEVEN L. REID ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI * MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110S.' Main, Vermontville Church School. 9:30 a.m.' Church Worship . 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. Evening Worship ,7 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR ('/> mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School .. 10 a.m. A.M. Service . 11 a.m/ P.M. Service ...... 7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER ' THE SOUTH KALAMO PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. Welcomes you to all of its services: Sunday School .. 10 a.m. A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... 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My dad rented Henry Roe’s tent and we set up housekeeping in it for a few weeks before a temporary house was built.” (Later, the Meade family moved into the magnificent stone house which had been built on the 160-acre farm during the Civil War years by Ken­ neth’s maternal great­ grandfather, Thomas Blaisdell, an early settler in Section 15 of Castlefon Township.) Meade con­ tinued: “I remember how the old tent smelled, a bit raunchy, and how it leaked when there was a hard rainstorm. It also was hot inside when the sun was up, but the side flaps could be raised, which gave good ventilation.” Meade also noted that many deer now live in the woods at the farm (the house is now occupied by his grandson) but he said he never saw any deer there when he was a youngster. OUr Memories story had pointed out that deer were a local rarity here in the late 19th century and well into the 20th. The sighting of a single deer in those days made big headlines. Mr. and Mrs. Adrien (Robie) Pufpaff of Nashville were in Muskegon last Monday to attend funeral services for her nephew, Melvin Stephens, who passed away Friday at age 49. He has been seriously ill for several months with diabetic complications. A special meeting tonight, Tuesday, November 25, at the Community Center (old in Waterworks Bldg.) Putnam Park will give local businessmen and other interested individuals an opportunity to be apprised of the progress made on a downtown development plan for Nashville. Present at the 7 p.m. event will be representatives of Gove Associates, the Kalamazoo engineering, architectural The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. November 25, 1980 — Page 3 and planning firm which is currently working on the design plan under a contract allocated through a federal Community Block grant approved last year for the greater Nashville area. Gove’s progress to date and 'future steps will be outlined at the meeting tonight. The public is welcome to attend. Mrs. Jean Withey of Kalamo and Mrs. Margaret Reid of Nashville were Thursday shoppers in Battle Creek. Accompanying them was Margaret’s grand­ daughter, Jennifer Reid of Nashville. Saturday, while Clarence Reid of Nashville was deer hunting, his wife Margaret and daughter, Anetta Tredinnick of Hastings, shopped in Charlotte and had dinner there. Sunday, Mrs. Reid was a dinner guest of Anetta and Dave Tredinnick and family, and in the af­ ternoon the two ladies called on Margaret’s sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Walter Endsley of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville were Tuesday dinner guests of their son and family, Darrel and Karen Reid and boys of Kalamo. Wednesday guests at the Clarence Reid home were Mrs. Arden Reid and daughters Arnie and Erica of Nashville. Mrs. J. Robert (May) Smith of Nashville has been confined to Pennock Hospital with pneumonia but, at this writing, was expected to be transferred Friday to the Barry County Medical Care Facility for further recuperation. Please remember to cheer her with a card or call. We wish her a very speedy recovery. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville accompanied Mrs. Irene Gaskill of rural Hastings to Charlotte Sunday to visit Mrs. Flora Satterlee, who is on the mend from a sprained ankle. A Monday caller on Mrs. Emery was Mrs. Ruth Shepard of rural Charlotte. The Nashville Garden Club will celebrate Christmas on Tuesday, December 2, with a noon potluck dinner at the home of Mrs. Flossie Richards of Hastings. Members are to bring table service and a dish to pass, plus a gift for exchange. The program will be one of shared Christmas memories of earlier Yuletides, as each member relates thoughts of holidays past. Also sharing nostalgic Christmas memories will be members of the Cloverleaf Class who will have their holiday gathering Thursday, December 4, in the ComThe first vaccine for munization, and most of from8:30a.m. to 11 a.m. and munity House at the Nash- smallpox, tested by Jenner them could have been 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Barryville United Methodist in 1796, revolutionized world prevented. Eaton District Health Church. The event starts at history. Smallpox has been Thirty percent of our Department, 220 W. Court 1:30 p.m. with a dessert said to have contributed to school children do not have Street, Hastings. smorgasbord. A gift ex­ the collapse of the Incon and sufficient protection against Wednesday, Dec. 3, from change also is on the Astec civilizations^ vaccine preventable 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 program. For thousands of years, diseases; diseases which p.m. to 4 p.m. at BarryHanging of the Greens, a smallpox was an accepted may result in severe illness Eaton District Health traditional annual event at fact of life and that it killed and may lead to life long Department, 528 Beech the Nashville United millions and disfigured disability. Street, Charlotte. Methodist Church, is set for survivors; it was as dreaded Are you and your family Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 9 Sunday, November 30, as plague or cholera. From adequately immunized? Be a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Imbetween the hours of 1:00 this killer to a telegram, certain. Check with your manuel Lutheran Church on and 3:00 p.m. The entire dated April 17, 1978, which local Health Department. M-100, one block north of congregation will participate read “Search Complete. No Monday, December 1, Saginaw in Grand Ledge. in decorating lhe church for cases discovered. Ali Maaw the Christmas holiday Maalia is the world’s last season. For all your Insurance Needs known smallpox case.” A Mrs. Hilda Baas of Nash­ victory which culminated ville enjoyed a recent per­ years of war against many See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM formance of the Ice Follies obstacles. and Holiday on Ice at the Joe Today the battle continues. Louis Arena in Detroit. The Preventable diseases .may outing was part of a Senior erupt suddenly with tragic Citizen bus excursion guided consequences because there by Mr s. Greta Firs ter of is not . adequate im­ Vermontville. There were 46 munization. In 1978, the persons making the trip, Center for Disease Control in November 15. The all-day Atlanta reported that over Saturday jaunt included a one-third of the nations shopping spree at the 12- children, under the age of Oaks Mall near Ann Arbor, fifteen, have not been followed by dinner out and adequately immunized. the ice show. Michigan during 1979 The Teen Choir of the reported more than 235,000 Nashville Baptist Church cases of commonly reported will present a holiday can­ communicable diseases. tata, “Home for Christmas”, These statistics were the at 7 p.m. Sunday, December result of inadequate im14. The Nashville Baptist TIONADS Church will sponsor a churchwide roller skating A HIGHLY party Tuesday evening, HAVE December 9, at Adams PROFITABLE, nonRoller Rink in Charlotte. franchised, jean and sport­ Hours are 6:30 to 9 p.m. A swear shop of your own. similar event last month Featuring over 100 brands drew 130 skaters from the Levi, Vanderbilt, Klein, Sedgefield, Brittania, many local church. more. $16,500.00 includes Ken and Debby Burkett of lAuta Oivners Insurance Bellevue will host a 7 p.m. inventory, in-shop training, Saturday, December 13th installed fixtures and grand LifeHomeCarBusiness Christmas party for bus opening. Open within 15 days. Call Mr. Holmes at 178 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone517-726-0634 workers of the Nashville PACESETTER FASHIONS Baptist Church. Assistant Pastor Don (501) 562-8951. Roscoe reports a 30 percent increase in attendance during the current 12Disciples Sunday School campaign at the Nashville Baptist Church. During the promotion, the life of one of the twelve apostles is studied each Sunday of the 12-week event. Special gifts are For more information, awarded to each visitor stop in at any off our 4 convenient locations during the campaign. Shades of the 1920’s! Swallowing a live goldfish will be the loser’s lot in a hilarious Decertfber at­ tltn FEOIKIL UIIM1 ... LOH IIIHIITH,! tendance contestx between the Junior and Senior High Sunday School Departments of the Nashville Baptist RATE FOR NOV. 20 thru NOV. 26: Church. Winners will claim six months control of a recreational activities room at the church. The Battle for the Teen Room will result in one of the SS teachers, either Steven Knight of the Jr. »«*■« Dept, or Pastor Don Roscoe e of the Sr. Dept., having to swallow the goldfish on December 28, the final week of the bout. Each Sunday in •Cnntmuout comuuundini) RH «ir chenqet ihr fwit ••• ewch month, but <m<r vou» December will see some •SSOO 00 minor equally zany penalty meted J rate for this week: out to four members of that day’s losing class, from slave-for-a-day complete with ball and chain; foot FROM YOUR YEAH CEI kissing; raw egg chug-alugging; and shave cream plastering. More details THIS IS MORE THAN MT BANK CAN PAT later. Pastor Don Roscoe is NOW encouraging Senior High aton ederal INSURED UP TO $100,000.00 attendance in December! Fight against communicable diseases continues- NOW CHECKING INTEREST ON CHECKING STARTING DECEMBER 31, 1980 6 Month Money Market Certificate 14.167% 21/ Vi year »«>«■ « Money Market Certificate 112.000 PHONE 945-9554 for Action Want-Ads and Loan Association N nlivillr* Muliiipn | .itiei H ipttls Mu �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. November 25, 1980 — Page 4 Memories of the post fit An ornate wooden belfry topped the Moore School, located southwest of Nashville in Maple Grove Twp. The classic red brick structure now is gone, but memories of happy days there still linger. Trees near the school in this about1920's photo were planted by earlier students. Woodshed is at right. z r (Photo (Photo loaned, loaned, cou courtesy Peg Mater) was located about two miles from the Moore School, which made a four-mile round trip for Caroline in fair weather and foul. She made The children enrolled at the daily trek with her Moore School- in 1911 knew brother and sister, “We had school, unless the this little jingle as their motto. It had been taught to weather was exceptionally them earlier by their former bad,” she recalls. The Moore teacher Grace Giddings. School was situated on the When it was time to have southeast corner of the their annual photo taken on Barryville and Maple Grove 1 October 18, 1911,' the roads intersection. An youngsters carried the wall- earlier frame structure was hung motto with them to the replaced with brick, styled front steps of the school, so it with arched fanlights above could be included in the dual front doors. An ornate wooden belfry topped the red picture. The teacher then was Miss brick edifice. A traditional round oak Dorothy Hyde, now Mrs. Minertz, and still living in stove furnished heat, and one good health in Battle Creek, of Edna’s daily jobs was building an early morning her former students say. Three of the youngsters in fire. “I had the job for seven the 1?11 photo now dine together daily at the Senior years, for many different Citizen’s Nutrition Site in teachers,” recalls Edna Nashville. They are: Rogers Gibbons. “I would Caroline Marshall Jones; startthe fire firstthing in the Edna Rogers Gibbons; and morning, then go home for Vern Hawblitz. (Another breakfast before returning to regular at the dinner site school.” Edna’s family lived who is in the 1911 Moore next door. She also had the School photo is Veda Skid­ duty of sweeping and dusting more Guy Shull, who now is the one-room building. wintering in Florida.) Older boys who might have Caroline Marshall started handled the janitorial jobs school at Moore in 1906 and often were' “winter only” remained there until she students, especially before came to high school in the the turn of the century. ^village. The Marshall home “They started school after “Work when you work: Play when you play. ' One thing each time, That is the way.” This Thanksgiving, let us be thankful for grandparents. They have been thru the hustle and bustle - the mad pursuit of life's goals. They bring a mature experience and wisdom to the contemporary scene. Their guidance is invaluable to childhood and youth - and to parents as well, Fortunate the family that has grandpar­ ents to turn to for wisdom and perspective in this fast­ changing society. KiNEKAL DIRECTORS 'Voqt' fOneral home in Nashville Phone 852-0840 the farm work was done in the fall,” remembers Caroline, “and stayed only until it was time to start the spring woik.” At first, the Moore School had no well so drinking water was obtained^ daily from a neighbor’s house. In time, a hand pump was in­ stalled at the school and a community dipper served all the students. “Later, we graduated to bringing our own folding metal cups, from home,” recalls Mrs. Jones. True to their motto, early students at Moore worked when .they worked and played when they played. Studies included the traditional three R’s of reading, ’riting, and ’rithmetic. Penmanship was stressed, remembers' Caroline. There also were classes in language, history, physiology, and geography. Good behavior was stressed, too. “In those days, we all minded the teacher,” says Caroline. “We knew if we got whipped at school, we’d get it again at home.” But there were fun times at Moore School. Time for laughter and music. Mrs. Jones recalls when the school acquired an organ, instead of the traditional piano. It was new, and the first musical instrument she can remember the school having. The organ saw plenty of action, especially ” at Chfistmas plays and other specialevents. “Wefalways made a lot of Christmas,” reminisces Mrs. Jones. Also a welcome break from studies were the daily noonday and recess times that afforded an opportunity for field trips into the nearby woods. The children carried their lunches along. “On Arbor Day, we’d pull up trees in the woods and bring them up to plant in the school yard,” remembers Caroline. The children also made flower beds around the school. “We were busy kids,” comments Mrs. Jones. “We made our own entertainment in those days.” Three of the 1911 Moore School students dine together daily at the Nashville Senior Citizen's Nutritioh Site, where they were photographed last week. Caroline Marshall Jones, left, shows photo of old school to Vern Hawblitz and Edna Rogers’Gibbons. Another 1911 student who is a regular at the Site, but currently is in Florida, is Veda Skidmore Guy Shull. Two other students pictured in the 1911 photo also are still living. They are Veda Larabee and Mabie Moore. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) raff3 is* [sd k»i ill* #«* (till «* grdll mas lima kill iiyM Win shta stii ietei festal fefefel dfeikJ tm i ate al ntin tjn Moore students were photographed on Oct. 18, 1911, displaying the school motto. From left, front: Harold Haight, Merle Hoffman, Paul Gardner, Vera Smith, Veda Larabee and Veda Skidmore. Middle row: Elvaro Larabee, Vern Hawblitz, George Marshall, Carlton Jastfer, Gertrude Marshall. Back row: Vern Skidmore, Caroline Marshall, Grace Hecker, Zora Foster, Edna Rogers, Mabie Moore and teacher, Dorothy Hyde, who is stilll living in Battle Creek. (Photo loaned, courtesy Mrs. Caroline Jones) A stand of maples in the yard of the Elmer Moore residence across the road from the school also beckoned the children, as a place to rest and recreation. Caroline’s most vivid memory of the schoolyard concerns ar snake. “It was the biggest blue racer you ever saw,” she said, “and we children chased it.” The reptile slithered into a tile under the schoolhouse, leaving a lasting impression on Caroline, one of the youngest in the group. As with the most rural schools of that era, the teacher often boarded with a nearby family. At Moore, the instructors generally found accommodations with the Elmer Moore family. Dorothy Hyde was one teacher who lived near enough to w^lk 7to school daily from her home. “Teachers were paid only about $40 a month then,” recalls Mrs.'Gibbons. Some of those who taught at Moore are remembered by Edna and Caroline. They include Nina Lawrence Troxel, Grace Giddings,, Tessie Wooley and Ortha Coykendall. Mrs. Jones also recalls Aurie Dean, the only male teacher she remem­ bers from her days at Moore School. Four generations of the Hawblitz family attended classes at Maple Grove Township’s Moore School, starting with Vern’s father, William. Later, Vern’s children, Ortha, Blair and Larry went to school there. And then, Blair’s son Ken­ neth attended Moore before the rural district finally was consolidated with Nashville. The old Moore School was leveled in the 1970’s, but many happy hours spent at the little; red brick schoolhouse are perpetuated in memory. Under New Management DARLENE HUGHES Call for an Appointment. THURSDAY SPECIAL Cuts, Shampoos and Sets. Hours: 9 to 8 Tues. & Thurs.,- 9 to 5 Wed. & Fri.,- 9 to 4 Sot. "The Mirrors image" .j,iie miuom imaae.. Beauty and Barber Shop 111 N. Main Nashville (517) 852-9192 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. November 25. 1980 — Page 5 Holiday chain saw safety By John Baer, Ext. Ag. Agent The holiday season — friends, fires and firewood. Many folks will spend some of their recreation time out in the woods cutting firewood. Firewood is an excellent way of trimming your energy bills in the months ahead, but it is not worth the price of a chain saw injury. Chain saws can be used for many purposes — cutting firewood, clearing land or trimming trees. Chain saws are powerful tools that can save hours of hard work. Because they are powerful they can be dangerous if not used with care. Michigan State University Agricultural Engineers remind you of some im­ portant safety factors regarding selection, use, maintenance and storage of chain saws. KICKBACK - Chain saw kickback can result in death or severe injury. The force off the saw chain striking an object throws the saw violently back toward the operator, sometimes with disastrous results. Kickback can occur when the saw chain around the tip of the guide bar touches any object such as a nearby log or branch. Kickback can also occur when the wood being cut closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut, MATCH SAW SIZE TO THE CUTTING JOB - Match the saw size to the type ofjob you expect to do most often. Select a saw no larger or smaller than you need. If the guide bar is substantially longer than the thickness of the wood to be cut, the tip of the guide bar could accidentally contact a nearby branch, the ground, or another nearby object and result in a serious kickback injury. ted onOd. II, tit, fcrlt Holia <jnofe. Mtddewft®’1* jastfer Gertrude iHedflZonWsM iHedfl.ZonWsM teisstillWn^L PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE A MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds IJhJffisto rtDAk^ DARRELL HAMILTON It. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 ste !8D® 'jjiyiitH® ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH jflB® £ [aji jilyii* j ttele BU* |I*H* REV. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the eve. before. fff|! FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN-NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to attend. DAN’S WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREEWATER TESTI! Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan!! On the other hand, if the guide bar is too short, it will be necessary to bury the tip of the guide bar in the cut. While most saws can cut a tree or log almost twice as thick as the guide bar length, this practice is not recom­ mended for non­ professionals. Burying the tip of the guidebar in the wood could result in a serious kickback injury. BALANCE - Pick up the saw the way you will operate it. Does the saw feel balanced and comfortable? Avoid saws that tip to either side or rock back with the guide bar tilting toward you/ Some saw handles put your hands too close together for sure control. CHECK THESE FEATURES WHEN YOU SHOP TO FIND A SAW THAT'S EASY AND SAFE TO USE: -Hand Guard Bar in front of forward handle to keep left hand from slipping onto the chain. -Chain Brake (Gasoline only). Designed to stop the chain in a fraction of a second if a kickback occurs, thus reducing the chances of serious injury. Can also serve as hand guard. -Spark Arrester (Gasoline only). Keeps sparks from being ejected by the exhaust. Required in some areas of this country. -Safety Tip - Covers the chain as it passes around the nose of the guide bar. Reduces the chance of kickback by keeping the chain from contacting anything at the guide bar tip. --Trigger or Throttle Lockout - Guards against inadvertent saw chain motion. -Chain Catcher - Guards against injury in case the saw chain breaks. -Electrical Safety - If you choose an electric chain saw, select one which has been listed by a recognized safety rating authority. -Vibration Reduction Systems - Rubber bushings between the handle and saw body or on the engine mountings help reduce the vibration you feel as you saw/This reduces fatigue. -Bumper Spikes - Most saws have large spikes on the front of the engine or motor housing that grip the wood and help hold the saw in place during cutting. READ OWNER’S MANUAL Thoroughly study your owners manual. Ask your dealer or rental agent to show you how to operate your chain saw properly. Be sure to un­ derstand instructions before you attempt to operate the chain saw. SAFETY BEFORE YOU start; - -Clear the work area so the chain will not touch anything but the wood to be cut. -Check for loose bolts and screws and tighten them. -Check the chain for condition and sharpness. Check owner's manual for requirements. Sharpen the chain if necessary. -Check for damage to guide bar such as nicks, dents, or bent bar. Repair or replace a damaged guide bar. -Check for proper chain tension and adjust it if necessary. -Check that handles are clean and dry. . --Wear protective saw will take after the wood clothing: hard hat, safety is cut. Keep your legs out of goggles, sure-grip gloves, this path. hearing protectors, safety -Watch for spring-back of shoes, trim fitting clothes. limb being cut or of a second —Place saw on clear branch held by limb being ground to start it. Don’t start cut. your saw on your leg or knee. -Take your hand off the -After starting, check that trigger between cuts. chain does not rotate when -Avoid cutting from a controls are in the idle ladder or from a stance in a position. tree. Safety When Sawing General Safety Tips -Don’t touch the tip of the -Avoid fatigue - it can lead bar to any object while the to accidents - rest frequently saw chain is running. - before you feel tired. -Always hold the chain -Start all cuts at top speed saw firmly with both hands. full throttle and continue to —Use the proper grip. cut at top speed. Grasp the forward handle -Keep work area clear of with your left hand, palm other branches and objects, down, wrapping your fingers to avoid kickbacks. around the handle bar, , -Don’t work alone — use keeping the handle bar in the the buddy system. webbing between your index -Stand on the uphill side of finger and thumb. Grasp the the log when cutting as the rear handle firmly with your log may roll downhill. right hand. -Carry your chain saw —Use wedges to avoid safely with engine-motor pinching the ba/ when stopped; guide bar and chain cutting larger pieces. saw pointed behind you; use —Avoid cutting limbs guide bar sheath; keep above your mid-chest height. muffler away from body. -Use a • sawhorse or -Turn off saw and make similar device to support and sure the chain has stopped hold logs when possible. before making any ad­ -Let the chain saw do the justments or repairs. work. Don’t try to force the -Keep chain sharpened saw through the cut. and under proper tension. -Be aware of the down­ Clean dirt, spilled fuel and ward or outward path the sawdust from your saw. Bazaar to benefit the handicapped at EBI Vermontville news By Esther Shepard Vistors at the Firsher’s and Mrs. Mina Barnes were Nellie Brushaber and Mary Jane Woodruff from Beavarton. Morning visitors on Nov. 16 with Mrs. Mina Barnes were Mr. and Mrs. Talbor Curtis and Mrs. Fern Surnine. The Curtis’ were on their way to Florida. Mildred Page’s visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Pat Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A. Stone from Diamondale, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Powers and Kathy Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Flarbs from Lansing and Linda Dunkelberger from Nashville. The Page’s son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. John Page, spent the weekend. Born to Mike and April Powers, Nov. 12, a 6 lb. 12 oz. girl. The grandparents are Edward and Wilma Powers and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Gould. Patti Wright and daughter Beckey Webb and little Stephanie, with Mrs. Anna Mae Schaub and Mrs. Eleanor Rawson visited Mrs. Hattie Hawkins at Provin­ cial House in Lansing, Nov. 12 eating dinner with Mf. and Mrs. Lee Rawson. Charles Shaffer’s son of Lansing is in St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing with both arms and legs broken in a motorcycle accident. Ron West was seriously injured while hunting on his father’s farm on Hager road, Nov. 15. He is in intensive care at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Laura Mathews entered Hay, Green, Beach Hospital Monday, Nov. 17 for a few days. Ann Ewing is home from Grand Rapids Hospital. Mrs. Leone Cotton and daughter Barbara visited Leone’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Ethal King at Provincial Home in Holt. Mr. King’s family lived on Irish road and he was a brother of the late Mrs. Karl Wells. On Sunday, November 23, at 7 p.m. there will be a Union Thanksgiving Service at, the Congregational Church. Thanksgiving music will be presented by a choir from Olivet College. Our synpathy to the family of Lowell O. Halliwill of Nashville, who passed away November 9th. We are glad to hear that Isabelle Seitz is at home. Visitors ofKeith and Isabelle were Mildred Morten and daughters, Marlene Adams, Rev. David Fleming, Hermina Southern, Mr. and Mrs. Carson Ames, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Weiler, Eleian Williams, Dorothy Makley, Walt Cheesman from Nash­ ville, Frank Holliday, her brother Carter Brumm, Mildred and Rollo Baker, Margarete and Martha Zemke, Kate Snider, Devaina Uhlrinah and Isabelle’s children, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Zemke and Beverly and Arthur Perkins; A Christmas Bazaar, with programing for the hanthe proceeds benefiting the dicapped from the tri-county Continued on page 8— handicapped at E.B.I. area. Breakthru, Inc., is going to be held on Friday, December 5 at the Congregational Church, 767 Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa. The bazaar, which will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 4 p.m., will feature crafts, toys, baked goods, and many other items made by the handicapped at E.B.I. and also items donated from ...to all of our customers^..from the people person's all over Eaton, at South End Food and Beverage. Barry, and Ionia counties. During the bazaar, coffee and donuts will be served W®e will hove new store hours when T J. s from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and after Thanksgiving Special p;® noons' We will be staying open until that time lunch will be Butternut - Blue Seal „ available until 1:30 p.m. A donation will be requested. Another highlight of the event will be. a raffle for 16 ounce loaf three unique Christmas We will be OPEN ALL DAY Thanks­ gifts: a ceramic Christmas giving for your Holiday needs. tree, an oil painting, and a set of wind chimes. Tickets are a donation of 50 cents Holiday Specials... each or three for one dollar and will be available at the Canada Dry Mixers door of the bazaar. Tickets also may be purchased in Ginger Ale advance from any of the four ClubSoda 0/S100 E.B.I. Breakthru facilities. Vostok ^91 JL Quart Size The drawing for the prizes will be held on Monday, Dec. (Vodka Mixer) Plus Deposit 8. You need not be present at\ FPEE the drawing to win. All proceeds from the sale will be used to offset major cuts experienced during the last several months, and hopefully will help continue wik Hflppy THANKSGIVING White Bread 7-Up Plus Deposit COMING SOON ... WESTERN PINES 192 N. Shaytown VERMONTVILLE We will be CLOSED ... Nov. 27,28&29 OPEN AGAIN... Tues., Dec. 2nd I .J. DlI1l7L 7n A froin Lake Odessa Take-Out PIZZA or SUBS HOPE TO OPEN SY THE 1ST OF DECEMBER. t South End 637 S. Main St., Nashville Ph. 852-9833 BEVERAGE OPEN: 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. — 7 DAYS A WEEK WE ACCEPT USDA FOOD COUPONS �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, November 25, 1980 — Page 6 Eaton area residents learn about heating with wood . heating capacity. Dry, dense hardwood has more heat per volume, but about the same per pound as soft woods. To dry wood, it should be piled off the ground and with plenty of space for the movement of air. Some like a “roof’ over their woodpile. Hut Hanley, Charlotte area fire inspector, gave timely advice about safe wood stove installation. Proper burning cuts down the possibility of creosote build-up. Jenny Bohms, Charlotte, was chairperson for the class, sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service. Chris Stough , and others of the Happy-AtAction-Ads Home Extension group, provided homemade WATER HEATERS FOR refreshments. SALE: Gas or electric. Additional bulletins and Nashville Hardware, phone information on heating with 852-0713. (tfn) wood are available at the SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Extension Office, 126 N. Approved by Michigan Bostwick, Charlotte, ac­ Department of Health. Call cording to Home Economist, Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Ann Ross. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) By Margaret Ann Boss, Extension Home Economist There were many questions for Dr. Henry Huber, Michigan State University Extension specialist, when he came to Charlotte to explain the differences in heat output and other information about wood burning equipment. Fireplaces, he said, are relatively inefficient but can produce more heat if pipe grates and-or fans are used to help circulate the heat. Good wood stoves can save on fuel costs, especially if wood is conveniently available. When wood is properly dried it has considerable Sugar Hut Cafe ... will be CLOSED Thanksgiving Day & Friday See You Saturday Morning Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Coun­ cil held November 6, 1980 at the Community Center in Nashville, was ccalled to order by y President Harold Christiansen. Present, Curtis, Rizor, Hughes, Babcock, Hinckley, and Tobias. , The minutes of the last regular meeting were and approved. Correspondence was read by the Clerk. A Mail-o-gram from the Bureau of Census was read reporting that the new population of the Village of ftdshville for 1980 is 1,620 and the house count is 627 homes. . Bruc.e Kuffer was present from Williams & Work.s regarding the proposed sewer project. Mr. Kuffer announced nounced that there will be a pre-construction meeting for the sewer contractors, Village Representatives and representatives from the E.P.A. and D.N.R. Tuesday, November 18, 1980 at 1:30 p.m. at Williams & Works in Grand Rapids. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to accept an increase in Federal Grant Amendment No. 3 for $692,820.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Tobias to accept an increase in D.N.R. State Grand Amendment No. 3 for $200,390. All ayes. Motion carried. Sgt. Gene Koetje gave the Police report for the month of October, 1980. Sgt. Koetje requested that a thank you be given to Esther and Sandy Wilson from the Nashville Village Council and Police Department, for their excellent assistance in the apprehension of a suspect breaking into a store on Main St. Motion by Rizor supported by Hinckley to reimburse Ard Decker $150.00 for the cost of a sewer line, to be taken from line charge of Ambulance Board. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor that the Vil­ lage of Nashville is responsiblefor the maintenance of the sewer mains only. The individual customer will be responsible for the maintenance of their lateral to the sewer mains. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Rizor that the fol­ lowing bills be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same, with the exception of the $249.72 bill to Michigan Brass & Electric Co. All ayes. Motion carried. Membership opportunity for Eaton County women woodchuck Wood/Coal Add-on Furnace CHECK OUTA WOODCHUCK Z P.F.S. REPORT NO. 195 ZSAFETY LOCK CAST IRON I.C.B.O. REPORT NO. PEND. FIRE BOX & ASH PAN DOORS . Z HIGH OUTPUT 930 CFM Z COAL SHAKER GRATES BLOWERS AVAILABLE FOR ALL MODELS ZDOUBLE STEEL BACK I ZAUTOMATIC OR MANUAL DRAFT ' DOUBLE ROW FIREBRICK Z80,000 ■ 160,000 BTU OUTPUT ASHVILLE sporting HARDWARE c? f/ »■/„ By Margaret Ann Ross Ext. Home Economist A new member Holiday Tea will be held at the Ex­ tension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, on Monday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m. for all who would like to learn about home and family topics through joining an Extension Study Group. A number of people have already indicated they would like to join an Extension group in the county. Others feeling the same are en­ couraged to come and meet some of the Extension Council leaders and group members and officers. Where there are existing clubs with openings, prospective members will have an invitation to attend an up-coming meeting. Where there are no con­ venient groups of meeting times, Judy Locke, council president and Eaton Home Economist, Ann Ross, will assist in organizing a new group. The informal program on December 1 will describe the joint learning opportunities for Extension members through Cooperation with the Michigan State University Extension Family Living program. Marian Tirrell, State MAEH president from Charlotte, will share some of the state and national Ex­ tension Homemaker news. Extension groups are independent groups which usually meet monthly to learn about topics of their own choosing to improve their personal competence and family lifestyle. LaMAZE ( HILDBIRTh CLASSES are now being offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram. Mulliken Rd.. Charlotte, (tfn) PARKS DEPARTMENT GENERAL Michigan Bel ll..............■ • • 83.63 Consumers Power (Office) 74.71 Cons. Power (St. Lgt.) . . . 884.05 Maple Valley Newss....... 121.34 Cadillac Overall Supply ..... 4.85 Castleton Township Hall. 122.59 The Hecker Agency..... 3,059.55 Nashville Hardware........... 8.54 Hometown Lumber Yard .. 64.05 Chempace......................... 40.00 Consumers Power............ 11.93 DAM Hometown Lumber Yard ... 3.10 POLICE DEPARTMENT WATER & SEWER DEPT. Michigan Bell .................... 32.03 U.S. Postmaster.................. 8.00 Mace Pharmacy................ 12.00 Michigan Assoc, of Chief of Police........... 60.00 Nye Uniform Co .55.79 13.20 General Electric Mich. Bell (Water).... ... 6.80 Mich. Bell (Sewer).... ...20.87 Cons. Power (water) . . 386.19 Cons. Power (sewer) . . 183.33 Nashville Hardware... ..27.37 Hometown Lumber Yd. .. 133.50 Chempace................. 87.58 Mich. Brass & Electric 37.81 Carl's Markets, Inc.... .6.94 Total Communications.... 15.00 House Realty World 200.00 Municipal Supply Co 176.64 U.S. Postmaster..... .66.90 Water Products............... 725.00 Battle Creek Wrecking. 5,530.00 Silver Springs................... 34.24 Michigan Hydrant & Valve 43.40 Layne Northern Co...... 2,752.Q0 GARAGE A EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell ........... ... 53.25 Consumers Power... >.84.20 Nashville Hardware.. ... 62.53 J.C. Penney............... ..351.28 Hometown Lumber Yd 29.74 South End Food & Bev 12.43 Fowlers Inc................. ..7.12 Battle Creek Tobacco 12.90 and Candy......... Hastings Commercial Printers............. 24.23 Purity Cylinder Gases ..... 12.44 PoceLTD.............. ..55.95 Chempace 166.18 Maple Valley Impl.' ... 5.37 D.J. Electric Service .70.90 Kent Oil Company. 176.18 STREETS DEPARTMENT Chempace......................... 40.00 Carl's Markets......................5.78 Bidall............................... 708.48 Due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will be held the 2nd Thursday of November and December. Motion by Hughes supported by Tobias to adopit ah agreement to establish a combined Board to construct and operate a transfer and recycling facility. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Curtis to Close Village Hall on Veterans Day November 11, 1980. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn by Hinckley, supported by Babcock. Meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m. Harold Christiansen, president Date: November 20, 1980 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Village of Nashville — — Nashville, Michigan LEASE AGREEMENT The Village of Nashville will lease to a Transfer­ Recycling Board made up of the Townships of Castle­ ton and Maple Grove and the Village of Nashville the property on Cosgrove Street (presently the site of the Village landfill) that will be necessary for the construc­ tion and operation of a transfer - recycling facility, not less than 500 feet back in depth. The lease fee charge by the Village for said property shall be $25.00 (Twentyfive Dollars) for 25 (Twentyfive) years or any part thereof. With the lease automatically renewed each year. Also, the lease may be terminated or ex­ tended by mutual agreement of the three parties. The Village reserves right of way to get to the remainder of the property not covered by this lease. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP: Justin W. Cooley Nelson Rasey Date: Oct. 27, 1980 Date: Oct. 27, 1980 MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP: Theodor R. McKelvey Duane Hamilton Date: Oct. 27, 1980 Date: Oct. 27, 1980 VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE: John Hughes Carl Tobias Date: Oct. 27,1980 Date: Oct. 27, 1980 Announcement... Starting as of... DECEMBER 2 JARI COLLINS ... formerly of Razor's Edge will be joining the staff of Nancy's Beauty 5hop in Vermontville. She will be taking appointments on Tuesday and Wednesday. Call Today... 726-0330 - —----------------- o------------- ; NANCY’S Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville, Mich. ------ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 25, 1980 — Page 7 lib ' hlu L S? Su® u® Cubs receive energy conservation awardsEnergy, conservation certificates, signed by President Jimmy Carter, were presented to Randy Bishop, Darren Fisher, Kevin Rathburn, Steve Martin, Robbie Loy, Billy Brenten, and Richard Meade at the November meeting of Pack 3176. The boys had to complete a conservation quiz and project to earn these awards. Ed Boldrey, leader of Den 4, conducted the meeting with the help of the other den leaders because the pack is still without a cubmaster. wv sS>, ' Hq Hq» » •Uji •Hfi *» -yr Wil? 2% to fip *^^tg]L I mQ QSs sSS Sf' 'sSSf' >s& MUtas L,, Wfe**.. HsMil *>^ollklm^ *>^llkl^ Miewife iasttadjtals-Hjiiijij far »d prcqertj sluht ■■'eZ:i Ww^is? nd. W&ihetaeMMUjo « tat tetaiqitlntt nv.tMw‘W'W (fare nudity Io Jilliit n fflMt Ml.Uq fasri» 'MIMft IweHotatti flKB AiHu^b il Iotas tat’ BUDGET WITHIN LIMITS - The entire House Republican Caucus has unanimously approved a resolution which pushes the Legislature to pass a full-year 1981 budget with available revenue. The resolution also calls for an im­ mediate reform of the state’s antiquated Worker’s Com­ pensation Act. The Act, adopted in 1912, is cited by many business, government and labor leaders as a major factor in deterring possible economic expansion, and consequently, job opportunities in the state. SHORT-LIVED DECISION? - “Let those who ride decide” has been the battle cry of motorcycle riders who believe mandatory helmet laws are an infringement on their freedom. Last week it became a victory cheer when, after years of lobbying, the state Senate finally approved legislation repealing the state’s law for everyone over the age of 18, as well as a bill prhobiting local ordinances that require helmets. But the victory may be short-lived. The House, tied up with deliberations over budget bills, may not get around to considering the measures before the end of the year, in which case the motorcyclists would be forced to take up their standard once again and plead, with the Legislature to “let those who ride decide”. PIGEON RIVER - The smoke appears to finally be clearing in the 12-year battle between environmentalists and oil interests over drilling the Pigeon River State Forest, a 96,000-acre tract of land just east of Wolverine. The disagreements between the two sides have been numerous, but an agreement reached recently would indicate that we may see oil companies drilling in the forest only under the most strict environmental protections aS early as the first of the year. Three oil companies — Amoco Production Com­ pany, Shell Oil Company and Northern Michigan Ex­ ploration Company — hold leases to drill in the area. BLUE CROSS - A House-Senate conference committee broke new ground last week on a major piece of legislation that will restructure the state’s largest health insurer, Blue Cross - Blue Shield. Though the committee reached com­ promises on a number of key issues, one point of argument remains the definitions of “labor” and “management” to be used in determining membership of the Blues board. Fur­ ther action on the bill will be taken after the Thanksgiving weekend recess. WATER TRANSPbRTATION AUTHORITY - The State Department of Transportation announced last week that it will ask the Legislature to establish a Lake Michigan Transportation Authority to oversee future water tran­ sportation on the lake and put new life into the industry. GAS PURCHASES DOWN - Less gasoline was purchased by Michigan motorists last year than in any year since 1972, according to state statistics. The drop in gas purchases meant a $77 million cut in gas-sales tax revenue, which is used to fund the construction and repair of Michigan high­ ways and roads. BIDS WANTED The Board of Education, Maple Valley Schools, is accepting sealed bids on the building trades house constructed on Chapel Drive, Fuller Heights, Nashville, Michigan. This house was constructed during the 1979-80 school year. 2. All bids are to be sent to Carroll J. Wolff, Superintendent of Schools, Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, Michigan 49096. 3* Bids are to be opened at the'regular meeting of the board of education scheduled to be held Monday, Decembers, 1980 beginning at7:00 p.m. 4. Further information may be obtained by con­ tacting Mr. Wolff, Jr.-Sr. high school principal Burr Hartenburg, or building trades instructor Mel Kivela. 5. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Judy Lancaster presented the awards for popcorn sales. Two boys, Scott Tobias and Billy Gatchell, sold over $100 worth of popcorn and received gift certificates. All boys selling one case and over received prizes. Ten Webelos received folding cups. Sixteen second-year Cub Scouts received folding toothbrushes, and fourteen first-year boys got vests. Bobcat badges were earned by Kevin Cheeseman, Paul Boldrey, Troy Ten Eyck, Mike Hoekstra, and Roy Stein. A Wolf badge was given to Steve Fisher. Mike Cheeseman received his gold and silver wolf arrows. Silver wolf arrows were earned by Matt Schaub and Nick Priddy. A silver bear arrow was earned by Seth BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS Sprinkle. Webelos advancements: Billy Brenten got his recruiter, showman, naturalist, forester, out­ doorsman, traveler and scientist. Brian Stall received his colors. Kevin Rathburn earned his scholar, artist and traveler. Randy Fisher got his traveler. Richard Meade received his citizen, aquanaut, traveler, and outdoorsman. Darren Fisher earned his outdoorsman and traveler. Cody Matson got his athlete, traveler, and outdoorsman. Billy Gatchell received his athlete, traveler, and out­ doorsman. Athlete advancements were given to Gene Dishong, Richard Varney, Kent Miller, and Tom Wilson. November 28 - Beef Rate-of-Gain Weigh-In. November 28 - Hereford and Shorthorn Club Calf Sale, Lake Odessa. December - Income Tax Management - at home - all month. December 1 - 4-H Christmas Tree Sales start. Courthouse lawn, Hastings. December 1 - MAEH Council meeting. Executive Board 1:30 p.m., Full Council? p.m.. Extension office conference room, Hastings. December 4 - MABC Dairy Breeding Seminar, Sheraton Inn, 1-94 Exit 80, Kalamazoo. December 5 - MABC Dairy Breeding Seminar, Harley Hotel, 4041 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids. December 8 - 4-H Council meeting, 8 p.m., Extension office, Hastings. December 8-9 - Telfarm Check-In, Community Building, Hastings, time as scheduled. December 9-10- Weed, Seed and Fertilizer School, 9:40 a.m.. Long’s Convention Center, Lansing. December 10 - 4-H Horse Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension office, Hastings. December 11- Fair Board meeting, 8 p.m., Extension office, Hastings. December 13 - Barry County Registered Holstein Breeders annual meeting and banquet, noon, Coats Grove Church. December 15 - Tax Laws and Management for Farmers, 8 p.m., “POD” classrooms, Lakewood High School - Prof. Mike Kelsey, MSU Extension Specialist. December 16 - Barry County DHIA Annual meeting and banquet, noon, Coats Grove Church. From our readers To the Editor: I hope you will provide me with the. opportunity to say “thank you” to the voters within your community for their support in my suc­ cessful race to become a Trustee of Michigan State University. As I begin my service to MSU, I realize we face a most difficult period for higher education in Michigan. We will have a very tight budget and it is essential that each tax dollar we receive be spent wisely and well. You have my com­ mitment that I will work for excellence within that im­ portant constraint. Thank you. Elizabeth P. Howe Rochester, Mich. TO THE EDITOR: In these times of layoffs and many losing their jobs for good, I was proud and touched in hearing that our state troopers are willing to take a 5 percent pay cut. They are doing this so others will not have to lose their jobs. For some reason, our legislators, commissioners and school administrators feel they should not bite the bullet like everyone else. Many have voted themselves salary increases while drastically cutting com­ munity services. Among these cuts, some state troopers would lose their jobs. By these legislators, commissioners and ad­ ministrators voting them­ selves raises, they are im­ plying to these troopers that because they want a pay raise these troopers must not have a job. In the words of Daniel Webster, “We have been taught to regard a representative of the people as a sentinel on the watchtbwer of liberty.” Maybe this should be changed to, “...a sentinel on the watchtower of them­ selves.” These legislators, commissioners and administrators should take lessons from our gallant state troopers. Roxanne Bouchard Hastings UTH’S YARN SH Ph.852-9244SB®J B®J d^^H0URS:Tue &Thur 9to5^^- r Wed. & Sat. 10:30 to 5 j Homemade Articles and much more! ® MME PUBMlt HOURS: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday (FORMERLY SIMON PHARMACY) Tylenol St. Joseph Extra Strength Tablets BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (EOW) FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment in Nashville. Newly remodeled, all car­ peted. $160 per month plus utilities and security deposit. References required. Phone 852-9594 or 852-9599. (tfn) Phone 945-9554 for \ACTION ADS Children’s Aspirin ST.JOSEPH unaniM cm Mt ■ 36 s Doctor Approved J 2/83<t Correctol Titralac Efferdent 30 s Tablets Tablets 100's 6O*s Action-Ads STAFF WANTED: Reliable adults for supervisory direct care positions in Mulliken AIS-MR home for multiply handicapped adults. Contact Denise, 821 4th Ave., Lake Odessa, 616­ 374-8888, to schedule an in­ terview. E.B.I. is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. (11-26) 852-0845 207 Main St., Nashville $149 $169 Alka Seltzer Comtrex Tampax Tablets 24’s Alka Seltzer eltzer $159 ((JM1RIX \ Capsules (OMIRfX .r. *--- 16's $159 $200 Off Regular 15.99 Liquid 6 oz. $199 any Hanskcraft Humidifier Good thru December 2, 1980. 1 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, November 25, 1980 — Page 8 Obituaries Utilization of alcohol By John Baer Extension Ag Agent Bertha E. Graham Alcohol is now recognized VERMONTVILLE - Mrs. as a workable petroleum Bertha E. Graham, 87, of substitute which could exR.R. 2, died Sunday, tend farm fuel supplies, says November 16, 1980 in Lan­ Eaton Extension Agent John sing General Hospital. Baer. Mrs. Graham is survived Methanol and ethanol are by three sons, Kenneth of the two most common types Leslie, Michigan, Arlo of of alcohol. Methanol is Lake Odessa, and Lester of highly toxic. It is currently Ptiyallup, Washington; five used for industrial purposes daughters, Mrs. James and as a race car fuel. It is (Nella) Wells and Mrs. Bernard (Betty) Whitmore, both of Vermontville, Mrs. Annabelle Moreland of Seminole, Florida, Mrs. Arden (Sydonna) Schantz of Nashville, and Mrs. Harold (Ellen) Neff of Charlotte; thirty-four grandchildren; People with colds may be seventy-six great- better off if they forego grandchildren; five great - exercise while they’re inthe great - grandchildren; and fected, suggests one brother, Howard Wise of American Lung Association of Michigan. Especially if Oregon. Funeral services were the air is very cold and dry. Although the common cold held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 21, from the is probably the most Burkhead Funeral Chapel in frequent infection in human Charlotte. Rev. Arthur beings relatively little is Salisbury officiated. Burial known about its exact effect TOP HAT was in Hunt Cemetery in on the respiratory system. Calhoun County. Recent research, though, shows -a variety of abnormalities in lung function Coupon Club — that occur when people • Fast DAYTIME COUPON & suffer from viral upper • Professional REFUND CLUB Dec. 2 at respiratory tract infections. A new study shows that 10 a.m. at 103 W. Benson St., • Dust-Free exercise in sub-freezing, dry Hastings, Phone 948-2987. REASONABLE RATES Open to anyone interested in air triggers an irritability in Evenings & weekends... saving money at checkout the air passages of coldcounter. Do not need to have sufferers. The study is 852-0911 attended a prior coupon and reported in a recent issue of refund class. the American Review of Respiratory Disease, published by the American Lung Association. In the study, the ier VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD irritability of the air passages was still present MEETING... NOV. 25,1980,8 p.m.... three weeks after the onset at Fire Barn. Change of date due to of the infection, even though the symptoms of the cold — holiday. December meeting will coughing, nasal congestion, be ... DEC. 30,1980,1 p.m. at Fire and sneezing — had disappeared. After six weeks, Barn. however, exercise no longer TOWNSHIP CLERK triggered irritability of the PHYLLIS WELLS Grace O. Elliott NASHVILLE - Mrs. Grace O. Elliott, 92, formerly of Maple Grove area where she had been a resident for sixtyfive years, died Monday, November 17, 1980 at Provincial House in Hastings. She was born in Canada October 28,1888, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George O’Neal. She married James Elliott. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Elliott is survived by one son, Clarence Elliott of Indiana and one daughter, Miss Ethel Elliott of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 20, from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Marvin Potter of­ ficiated. Burial was in Wilcox Cemetery. CHIMNEY SWEEPS - NOTICE - Panel a 40x42 -room with Real Wood for $110°° Paneling a room with naturally rich STATES real wood paneling costs less than you think. And what a difference the warmth of real wood makes, installation is easy and there's never been a better time than now to buy E HOMETOWN SERVICE YOUR FULL LUMBER YARD DELIVERING-PLANNING ESTIMATING-SAVING Call and Compare...852-O882 hi Hasliwllt -1 block East on the tracks’ made from fossil fuels or forest products. Ethanol, on the other hand, is used mostly as a beverage alcohol and, at higher proofs, as an engine fuel. It can be produced from a variety of raw agricultural products. By modifying tractor engines to burn alcohol, farmers can use the fuel produced from their surplus crops to produce more crops. By-products from the fer­ mentation process can be Colds and exercise — do they mix? air passages. The study reflects the increasing interest of researchers in the effects of cold, dry air on people with lung disease during exercise. Research reported earlier in the same publication showed that exercise-induced asthma occurs most often when the asthmatic inhales cold, dry air through the mouth. This year, the American Association of Lung Michigan is sponsoring research to find out the effects of cold air on people with chronic lung disease and explore ways to reduce adverse reactions. To find out more about lung disease and how to prevent and treat it, contact American your Lung Association of Michigan — the Christmas Seal people. It’s a matter of life and breath. used as a high protein feed supplement, adding to the benefits of farm produced alcohol. Ethanol contains only about two-thirds of the energy of gasoline or diesel fuels. Therefore, it takes a larger quantity of alcohol fuel to get the' same amount of work done. The octane rating of alcohol, however, is significantly higher than that of gasoline. If an engine is modified for alcohol’s properties, the benefits gained through higher compression offset some of the disadvantages of greater fuel consumption because of lower energy content. Problems arising because of alcohol’s corrosive properties and its higher heat of vaporization can be overcome. Corrosionresistant parts may be substituted for the materials that react with alcohol, and the intake air can be heated to help vaporize the fuel. Gasoline engines can be modified to burn straight alcohol, or left as is to run on an alcohol-gasoline blend like gasohol. Alcohol for blending must be nearly anhydrous (free of water). Even small amounts of water can cause the solution to separate. Because it takes more sophisticated equip­ ment, more capital and greater energy inputs to raise farm-produced alcohol from 190 to 200 proof, onfarm production of alcohol for blending is not feasible. An engine designed to utilize alcohol’s unique properties uses a com­ pression ratio of 12:1, fuel injection and spark ignition. This type of engine starts smoothly and operates in all weather. Because of its high octane rating, alcohol’s cetane rating is very low, making it unsatisfactory as a diesel fuel substitute. It can, however, be used as a supplement, helping to reduce diesel fuel consum ptioa The lower energy content and low cetane rating of alcohol make alcohol-diesel blends impractical because they lower fuel efficiency. To run on straight alcohol, a diesel engine would require major modifications. Dual­ fueling, on the other hand, seems more promising. Two separate fuel systems are required and additional equipment is needed to feed the alcohol into the engine. Yet, with this method, alcohol replaces up to half of the diesel fuel ordinarily required. Other benefits of alcohol fuels are that they burn at cooler temperatures, possibly reducing engine wear and increasing the life of motor oil; they burn cleaner than gasoline, thus reducing carbon build-up and many exhaust emissions; and most important, they can be produced from renewable resources on our own farms. For more information on the utilization of alcohol, pick up a copy of Extension bulletin E-1426 at your county Extension office, or write to: Bulletin Office, P.O. Box 231, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824. Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU Wednesday, Nov. 26 Sliced Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Peas, Cranberry Sauce, Bread and Butter, Pumpkin Cookie, Milk. Thursday,'Nov. 27 THANKSGIVING - NO SCHOOL. ' Friday, Nov. 28 Vermontville News NO SCHOOL. From page 5 — Monday, Dec. 1 Madelyn Siple . Mrs. Lulu Fishwich, Tartar Sauce, Brumm is helping her aunt Peas, Applesauce, Cheese, with the house work-Milk. Robert Todd of Hager Tuesday, Dec. 2 Road is on the Central Spaghetti, Green Beans, Michigan Library Board at Pears, Homemade Rolls and Mason. Butter, Milk. Our sympathy to Dennis Walker in the death of his father. His mother is Cleo Meeting for Imes Walker. We offer our condolences bean growers to Mrs. James (Nella) Wells and Mrs. Bernard (Betty) to be Nov. 25 Whitmore in the death of Eaton County bean other mother, Mrs. Bertha growers are invited to attend E. Graham. a nominating meeting for the We are sorry to hear of the Michigan Bean Commission. District 2 growers from death of Sarah E. Gearhart Weeks, 94, of Lansing, our Central Michigan will have condolences to her many an opportunity to recom­ mend two candidates to relatives in the area. Eva V. Cotton, 50, of serve on the Michigan Bean Governor Lansing, wife of Wallace Commission. Cotton and daughter-in-law Mulliken will appoint one of of Mrs. Vida Fisher Cotton, the nominees to serve a three-year term. passed away last week. The meeting will be held Vida, a few weeks before, on Tuesday, November 25, heard of the death of her 1980 at 7:30 p.m. at Smith sister’s husband in an ac­ Hall, located on the Clinton cident in Oregon. Vida and County fairgrounds in St. Lucile’s parents rah a mill Johns. on the Scipio, where all the In In addition to to the nearby farmers took their nominating procedure, there feed to be ground. will be a review of Com­ Ron West is coming along mission activities, an update just fine, but slowly, at on bean variety trials, and a Pennock Hospital in bean outlook forecast. Hastings. Ron, a teacher in For additional inBattle Creek school, was formation. contact the hunting with a friend on Michigan Bean Commission at 517-373-0090. Hage Road. Happy 30th Anniversary... Bill & Darlene Hammond Love, Deb News deadline changed A new deadline is now in effect for submitting news copy to the Maple Valley News. The new time is 10 a.m. Monday. This change affects material to be picked-up at Johnny's Market in Vermontville, at the high school, and any other drop-off locations. Auto Service CENTER • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS____ • BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. November 25. 1980 — Page 9 New free consumer tire booklet issued by safety group J&J'S? <ssS! s>sj S{{T Th hhLSS?$ ’?S$ S»L’S S JJ** *»*L NNil* ’Sil* SJ.SS ^*bk ’*s ;*.**< ;.< **2*S 2S RiTW h&^”l t» O RiTWh A new consumer booklet on tire care, with updated tips for better mileage and safety, has been issued by the Tire Industry Safety Council. “This new booklet contains useful information that will help you maintain your tires for maximum safety and economy,’’ said Council Chairman Malcolm R. Lovell, Jr. The 12-page booklet en­ titled, “Five Keys To Better Tire Mileage & Safety,” stresses five essential areas g of tire care. They are: - Proper inflation - Regular inspection - Good driving habits - Replacement intime,and - Correct alignment and balance. It also contains a diagram showing recommended tire rotation patterns for radial ply as well as diagonal (bias) and belted bias tires. A free copy of the new pamphlet may be obtained by sending a stamped, self­ addressed, business-sized envelope to “Keys” Tire ffliunoin Shoppers B i*’*1 51?** X g Thousands of Dollars worth g £*<* **wSi’b t ,ii“ *«<t> K of NEW MERCHANDISE | We' ve just received... Store is bulging \ with GIFTS INALL w DEPARTMENTS Rim^f • "Htan ■’ "ft Mtafeij ® i ®- tasy, jgjg ftltiiiat Christmas Decorations Electric Appliances CLOTHING • CLOCKS * Towels w * Bedspreads jg .• Blankets W • Bed Linens $ • Jewelry • Toiletries & much more • NO CHARGE FOR LAYAWAYS ★ Come and see what your local * community has to offer ... OPEN: Friday evenings ‘til 9 p.m. ... thru Christmas 11 4 Variety Store 115-117 N. Main NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 Industry Safety Council, Box 1801, Washington, D.C. 20013. Lovell noted that the most important operation in lire care is proper inflation. “Check your tires at least once a month and before every long trip just as you check your gasoline and oil,” Lovell advised. An underinflated tire, Lovell said, not only causes excessive tire wear and increases the chances of an accident but it also wastes gasoline “Properly maintained tires can increase gasoline mileage by up to three percent,” Lovell said. CARD OF THANKS The famjly of Hank Senwau wishes to gratefully thank the many friends and relatives for their Kcards, many phone calls,. visits, flowers, acts of kindness and prayers during his illness and death. We wish to thank the following for their ,special efforts: Dr. Steven Wildern and the many nurses and aides, Pennock Hospital; the Saddlebag Lake friends; and the farm neighbors for the lovely reception following the funeral. We also wish to thank Rev. Michael Anton for his comfort given to the family and for his very appropriate words of kindness during the funeral service, and to the Vogt Funeral Home for their kindness and service. The death of my husband, our father and grandfather came as a tremendous shock and grief to us. Without your expressions of sympathy and your words and thoughts of kindness, our loss would have been much, much more difficult to accept. Each of you were so wonderful. God bless you.' RuthSemrau Bill, Pat, Brenda, Kathy & Jack Semrdu Bud, Dorothy, Julie and Scott Semrau CARD OF THANKS Words cannot express the love we feel for our neigh­ bors, friends and loved ones who helped us in any way with words of comfort, the many prayers, flowers and food at the time of the death of our loved one, John Mason. A special thanks to the emergency staff at Pennock Hospital and alert service from the Hastings Am­ bulance service going to Grand Rapids. Then all the doctors and nurses at Blodgett, especially Dr. Robson. The Nashville Nazarene Church and Rev. Richard Wadsworth for the com­ forting message and brayers at this time. The ladies of the church who served the lovely lunch. Those who gave to the Heart'Fund and the Gideon Memorial Bibles. Then our special thanks to the Vogt Funeral Home for his ser­ vices and tender un­ derstanding at our time of sorrow. God's blessings to all. Mrs. John (Ethel) Mason Mr. & Mrs. Donald Chase' and Family 'Mr. & Mrs. Ben Mason and Family Phone 945-9554 for Action Want-Ad! Avoid insect problems in stored grain Many of the problems we see in the coming months with farm stored grain is from insects. Many folks ask - where do these insects come from and how can we control them? Many insects enter a grain bin at the top where the moist grain lays. Grain spillage can be another source More than three-fourths of all grain insect problems begin here Basic cleanliness and good management practices help deter pest problems before they start. A few tips to help you keep things under control are as follows : -Clean up the storage area. Get rid of any grain, seed, feed, or trash in or around the grain bin. | -Clean the grain handling equipment — augers, trailers, dryefs; etc. -Dry and clean the grain prior to storage. —Grain elevators often have false perforated floors where junk can accumulate. Clean this area out and put in est strips. pest -Feed insect-ridden grain immediately or bury it — FRAMING AND CUSTOM MATTING SERVICE: Your photos, prints, or handiwork mounted, matted in color of your choice and framed. Reasonable rates. BILL RICHARDS STUDIO, 2S0 S. Main, Vermontville, 7261340.Hours: 10a.m. to5 p.m. Closed Mondays. INCOME PROPERTY: Two bedroom house in Nashville on extra large lot, garage plus two mobile homes, all three already rented, all this for the price of one. Will sell on land contract. Lakewood Realty, 616-374-8855, Lake Odessa. Call Margie Ben­ nett, 517-726-0324, Ver­ montville. FOR RENT: Downstairs, one bedroom apartment, with full basement, lovely yard, carpeted, drapes, newly redecorated throughout, refrigerator and stove furnished. Prefer adults. First month’s rent, references, surety. Located close to stores, etc. Call 852­ 9757, Nashville., (tfn) don’t leave it lying around. —Monitor grain tem­ perature. Grain is a good insulator and “hot spots” may develop. These areas create optimum conditions for a mold to grow. Once a hot spot is found, the grain should be turned and the spot broken up. To prevent insect in­ festation, apply malathion — an insecticide — to the sides of the grain bin and to the grain handling equipment. Direct application of the malathion to the grain has By John Baer, Extension Ag. Agent proved successful. For application, a pressure spray hose is usually used but this can often be awk­ ward to handle. A newer method is direct drip which uses a stop cock system to drip the malathion into the grain as it moves into the bins. 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VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 (fatfa&nSafeat. ■ CARL’S COMMUNITY EVENTS Nashville PTO collecting “Fun & Fitness” Seals The Nashville PTO is collecting "Fun and Fitness" seals for free gym equip­ ment. These seals are found on Post cereals, Log Cabin syrup and pan­ cake flour. Wonder bread, and tear­ strips from Orange Plus and Awake. Collection canisters are provided in each room K-6. Our goal is 8,300. Have a joyful In Store Bakery Special Thanksgiving HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING !’ Our in-store Bakery Thanksgiving Week specials are... Pumpkin Pie • Dinner Rolls • Garlic Toast We have layaway service for Christmas Gifts! HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sundays from 9 a m. - 3 p.m. Your friendly Spartan Store! I SUPER MARKETS STREET ... in NASHVILLE �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. November 25. 1980 — Page 10 Serving our country Sports Paul J. Fryklind Valley girls close seasonMaple Valley girls ended Melanie Rogers then stole their basketball season the next in bounds pass from Thursday at Lansing DeWitt and converted it into Catholic Central, losing to two more Lions points. Coffman scored again and Dewitt 63-45. The Lions let DeWitt get Candace Mater swished a 15 off to a big lead in the first foot hook shot to bring Valley quarter and trailed by 12 (25­ to within four points (35-39) by the end of the third 37) at the half. DeWitt’s powerful 6’0” quarter. But the quick Panthers center scored at will during the first half, but the Lions’ started to score off Valley defense tightened up on her mistakes and again widened in the second half with good the score to 40-47 by the first results. When Melissa two minutes of the fourth Coffman hit two free throws, quarter. One bright spot in The the score narrowed to 27-37. contest was a record setting score by Diane Cook. The senior guard was still im­ paired by a leg injury but managed to score the six points necessary to break the Lions scoring record for one season* The record, formerly held by 1980 graduate Tuesday Aspinall, was 258 points. Cook’s total 260 set the new record. Melissa Coffman netted 18 points for Valley; Melanie Rogers, 11. The girls finish their season with a fine 12-6 record. Snowmobile safety training classes to begin Michigan’s Snowmobile Law requires youngsters 12 through 15 years of age to complete a snowmobile safety training course before operating a snowmobile on lands other than those owned or under the control of their parents. (Class open to anyone over 12 who would like to attend.) Deputy Mike Monroe of the Eaton County Sheriff Department, a Department of Natural Resources Snowmobile Safety In­ structor, will coordinate an eight hour course to begin on Saturday, Nov. 22, Nov. 29, and Dec. 6. The time will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The students should bring a sack lunch. The classes will be held at the Eaton County Sheriff Department. Snowmobile operational skills and safe snowmobiling attitudes will be emphasized. The course is free and successful students will receive a pocket-size cer­ tificate and a Safe Snowmobiler Patch. Class enrollment will be limited. Call Deputy Mike Monroe at the Eaton County Sheriff Department for further information. Phone Hastings Sanitary Service - REFUGE COLLECTIONS - SCHEDULE for HOLIDAYS Regular Thursday collec­ tions on Thanksgiving & New Year's Day NO RESIDENTIAL COLLEC­ TION ON CHRISTMAS DAY Regular collection will resume Friday, Dec. 26. 543-3510 or 372-8215. Classes will be scheduled as follows: (School Districts) - Saturday, Nov. 22 - Grand Ledge, Waverly, Potterville, St. Girard; Lakewood; Saturday, Nov. 29 - Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Bellevue, Olivet, Ver­ montville; Saturday, Dec. 6 Make up day for other in­ terested parties and those not able to make scheduled class. Child care food program — The Capital Area Com­ munity Services Head Start Program announces the sponsorship of the Child Care Food s Program. This program is designed primarily to provide meals to children in child care centers, outside school hours programs, and family day care homes. Meals are available at no separate charge to all children 18 and under enrolled in Capital Area Community Ser­ vices Head Start Program without regard to race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. For further information, please call the Head Start office at 482-1504. November 17 (FHTNC) Marine Pvt. Paul J. Fryklind, son of Earl A. and Jo Fryklind of 6288 E. Dowling Road, Nashville, Mich., has completed recruit training at the On Monday, November 17, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, the fall sports awards night San Diego. was held to honor and During the U-week recognize the basketball training cycle, he learned members for a job well done. the basics of battlefield This squad ended the regular survival. He was introduced season and play with a fine to the typical daily routine 12 win and 6 losses. that he will experience Seniors that played their during his enlistment and last game were Diane Cook,-- studied the personal and Lori Decker, Candace Mater professional standards and Kris Sample. Diane traditionally exhibited by Cook received a three year Marines. award and was our scoring He participated in an leader. Lori Decker was our active physical conditioning leading rebounder. Kris program and gained Sample played excellent proficiency in a variety of defense and was a very military skills, including aggressive rebounder. first aid, rifle marksmanship Candace Mater was our floor leader and led the team in assists. Ralph E. Bell Others he honored were Sergeant First Class Ralph Melissa Coffman, Melanie E. Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, Paula Service, Raymond Bell of Route 1, Tammi Teachworth, Sandy Nashville, participated in Snowden, and Tracy “Certain Rampart”, a field Symonds. training exercise held in the Receiving special awards were Diane' Cook as the center of Bavaria, West team’s most valuable player Germany, in September. “Certain Rampart”, the and Paula Service as the team’s most improved second largest in the 1980 series of NATO’s Autumn player. Mr. Reese would like to thank anyone that helped in some way to make this year a most enjoyable one. Basketball awards night Officer Pincumbe completes advanced training program By Susan Hinckley Officer Walter Pincumbe of the Nashville Police Dept, recently completed a 40-hour Advanced Police Officer’s training program at Kalamazoo Valley College. In the seven-lesson course, subjects studied over an eight-week period included: fingerprinting and latent prints; casting and molding; questioned documents; firearms; tool marks; serial numbers; soil; glass; blood and body fluids; trace evidence; voice iden­ tification; and polygraph. Attending the classes with Officer Pincumbe were Deputies Nevins and Peterson of the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept. Sgt. Gene Koetje of the Nashville Dept, completed a similar Advanced Police training course in 1973. 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CLOSED MONDAYS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 25, 1980 — Page 11 State gives 'ok’ to start construction of Nashville’s sewer by the village to comply with helped the village cut state regulations updated by through governmental red Nashville finally has the DNR in 1968, which tape which had kept a received state approval to required removal of 80 $3,263,260 grant tied up at the begin construction on the percent of the phosphorous regional office of the U.S. from the effluent discharged Environmental Protection village’s proposed $4.8 million sewer expansion from Nashville’s present Agency. wastewater treatment plant program. “The contractors are very The endorsement to start into the Thornapple River. interested in starting as The DNR then had stated quickly as possible,” said construction came Tuesday in a letter to Village Clerk that the village was expected Bruce Kuffer, regional Susan Corkwell from to embark upon a program consultant with project Richard T. Hinshon, chief of which would result in the engineers Williams and the Grants Administration additional treatment Works of Grand Rapids. facilities being in operation Section of Michigan’s Dept, Kuffer told the Nashville by December 1972. of Natural Resources. council Thursday that the The Nashville council at contractors can start as soon Mrs. Corkwell explained that while a federal grant that time approved a as they received notice to from the U.S. . En­ stipulation agreement, proceed, which Williams and vironmental Protection endorsing a schedule for Works can issue as soon as voluntary compliance with the loan closing date with Agency will cover more than 80 percent of the cost of the the new state regulations. FmHA is finalized. In 1970, a preliminary plan Nashville voters in Sept. Nashville project, the state for the expansion project 1979 approved an apagency had to give final approval of the proposed was presented to the DNR proximately $1.3 million and application for grant bond issue to cover the local construction. assistance was filed with share of the project. A A 5 percent grant will be furnished by the DNR, and State and Federal Water tentative closing date for additional monies for the Quality Administration, and those loan funds from FmHA renewed on a yearly basis. has been set for December 8. project will come through loan and grant funds from Grant offers finally were Kuffer told Nashville of­ ficials that tentative con­ the U.S. Farmers’ Home received in 1980. Earlier this month, U.S. struction schedules from the Administration. The letter from Hinshon Rep. Howard Wolpe, D-Delta contractors indicate that culminated a 10-year effort Township, and his staff Normco Construction probably will start work on the treatment facility site within a week of the loan closing. Dunigan Bros., which has contracts for the collection lines and lift stations, will be bringing in equipment soon, but there “won’t be any — THIS WEEK — really concentrated work (by Dunigan) until January,” noted Kuffer. Both construction firms are lOoz............ 10-X12' *36.85 based in Jackson. The Nashville project calls 10x16' *49.10 for a new lagoon - and 12oz 8'xl0' *26.55 irrigation type treatment facility on Gregg’s Crossing 12x14' *55.75 Road (also known as Brumm 12x16' *63.70 Road) at the northwestern village limit and extended collection lines to serve HORSE SUPPLIES For Winter approximately 183 additional homes. By Susan Hinckley at... Also added to the new municipal system would be about 40 homes primarily in the Durkee or North Main Street areas which have septic systems presently running into storm drains flowing directly into Quaker Brook or Thornapple River. In related action Thur­ sday, the council: --Ordered ‘‘no trespassing” signs posted on the new treatment facility site to stop rampant tree cutting by unauthorized individuals. ““It It’s’s our .(village) property,” said Trustee John Hughes, “We own it now and the trees have a benefit.” The council earlier had granted timber rremoval rights, reserved by two former property owners until construction began. However, village officials said unauthorized persons are cutting trees that should remain on te reman the ste site for or protection from soil erosion. -Authorized payment of $5,386 to the American Title Company for title insurance on all properties and easements acquired by the village for the sewer expansion project. —Approved payment of $8,443 to William Roberts in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. The village earlier had purchased Robert's 80-acre farm on Gregg’s Crossing Road for the sewer project. In other business Thur­ sday, the council approved a request by McDonald’s Woodview TaVern to remain open from 2:30 a.m. to 5 a.m. for the purpose of serving breakfast (Friday and Saturday nights only). No liquor will be served during those hours, in accordance with state law. The tavern operates under a Class C liquor license and also is licensed as a restaurant. 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FARMERS FEED SERVICE 1006 Railroad St., Hastings, Ml 945-9926 Thanksgiving revival at Heritage Hills The Heritage Hills Bible Church, located on Highway M-66, ten miles south of Nashville and ten miles north of Battle Creek, an­ nounces a Thanksgiving Revival beginning Sunday, November 30 and continuing nightly at 7:30 p.m. through Friday, December 5. Song evangelist and musician Jon Case and two preachers, Rev. Clinton Hale and Rev. Rubin Fields, a colorful, entertaining, in­ teresting and spiritual black evangelist will be ministering to all- Get ready for Winter with... ANCO Winter Blades 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 Save $1.00 per pair with this ad. Get your ANCO Winter Blades at: Jack’s Standard Service 209 S. Main, Vermontville and Larry’s Fargo Station 106 S. Main, Nashville mm1 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 I PHONE 945-9554 (Area Code 616)' �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 25, 1980 — Page 12 we’re domq our to save you food dollars! SPARTAN GRADE A SELF BASTING TOM 1*-22 LB TURKEYS or... __ ■ AVG. SPARTAN GRADE A SELF BASTING HEN TURKEYS 10-14 LB. AVG. FARMER PEET BONELESS Whole Bonanza HAM BONANZA HAM PORTIONS U.S.D.A. GRADE A 18_22 TOM TURKEYS SPARTAN SLICED BACON reg. or thick COUNTRY FRESH U.S. FANCY Homogenized $U69 McIntosh/Jonathan MILK APPLES 59 TENDER FRESH BRUSSEL SPROUTS HOLIDAY (IN SHELL) 2 MIXED NUTS SHEDD’S CORN OIL Spread 49* V/WA lb lbs. 2 LBS. 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LAURI HALE Nestle's GALLON VERMONTVILLE PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU NOVEMBER 29, 1980. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. I 46 OZ. WT. I »r»i LIMIT 1 COUPON AND $7.50 PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES NOV. 29. 1980. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-12-02.pdf b9b5503e4cc6ad76259c068b416e8134 PDF Text Text Hastings Public fc rary 4?ft5A । o. Church Hastings, *f.|, 49058 PERMIT M®. f Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 108 - No. 27 - Tuesday, December 2, 1980. Help Vermontville Chamber fill canisters for Christmas baskets A fabulous preThanksgiving dinner was thoroughly enjoyed by those who attended the Nov. 11 all­ membership meeting of the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce at the Sugar Hut Cafe. Christmas canisters will be placed in all local businesses to collect funds for the annual Christmas Basket project. Mary Trumble has graciously accepted the responsibility of chair­ manship for the project for the 1980 season. The Chamber commended Hildred Peabody, 1979 chairman, for all of the time and effort she put into the success of last year’s Christmas boxes. It has been suggested that each business, church and individuals who would like to participate should be en­ couraged to donate one new toy to be put in the Christmas baskets. Johnnie’s Food Mart will be contacted to determine how much help will be needed to pack the boxes and on which day it will be done. The Vermontville Fire Department is Santa Claus that-day and delivers the baskets. In other business at the Chamber meeting, it was acknowledged that the problem of commercial vehicles parking on Main Street, for unloading pur­ poses, was under control at this time. It was unanimous that the meat and beverage fur­ nished by the Sugar Hut Cafe and the potluck dishes by those attending the meeting were more than favorable. Verpiontville Village President Bill Mason was introduced at the chamber meeting and he, in turn, introduced Ruth Wineman and commended her for the time and'effort she has put into obtaining data con­ cerning the new police protection program. President Mason also introduced Chief David Fink and Assistant Chief Bob Doty. The officers explained the type of protection that will be offered and the number of hours allocated to the village and township of Vermontville. An active question and answer session followed. Bill and Ione Williams of Williams Studios in Ver­ montville were welcomed guests at the meeting. Railroad is possibility at Charlton Park Village and Museum Plaque arrives from scouts to J-Ad Graphics — A beautiful plaque from Nashville Boy Scout Troop 177 has been presented to J-Ad Graphics "in apprecia­ tion for devoted and untiring work." J-Ad Graphics, in turn, is appreciative of the honor . so kindly bestowed by the members and leaders of the Nashville Troop. The award was officially presented several months ago, and the lovely engraved plaque commemorating that honor arrived recently. In addition to publishing the Maple Valley News, JAd Graphics publishes the Reminder, the Battle CreekShopper News, and the Marshall Community Advisor. A small gauge railroad system for Charlton Park Village, still in the tentative and planning stages, was outlined to the Barry County Historical Society at its November meeting by Frank Walsh, director of the park. Irving Charlton, donor of the park and" museum, ob­ tained the five ton gasoline driven engine from the City of Battle Creek. The city had used it for short hauls in a treatment plant. The engine, which runs on two foot gauge rails, is nearly restored to running condition but more work is needed on the clutch, an oil multiple disc friction clutch. “And there just aren’t many people around who know about those anymore,” Christmas Shop Locally! Saturday, December 6, 1980 10:00 to 12:00 Noon While mom and Dad shop, the kids (3 yrs. old and up) can enjoy... Christmas Story Hour at Putnam Library •Movies •Crafts •Stories Also... A - Surprise Visitor is coming! Sponsored through the cooper­ ation of Putnom-iibrary, Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery and the Nashville Chamber of Commeye.____________ . Walsh said. Charlton also obtained % mile of track and three small cars. Last summer the park acquired from the old Lincoln Brick factory in Grand Ledge, 5,000 feet of track in 20 foot sections, which do not require ties, additional running gear, wheels and ' axles. The engine was made in the 1920s by Midwest Locomotive Works," Hamilton, Ohio. It is 10 feet long and has a chain drive, four speed change gear, will run from 3 to 15 miles per hour, and it has a semienclosed cab. Christmas special events planned by Vermontville Bible Church — In celebration of Christ­ mas, Vermontville Bible Church has planned four special events. At seven O’clock on Sunday, Dec. 7th. the Choraliares of the Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music will have charge of the evening service. The thirty voice choir will highlight the evening of music with vocal and in­ strumental solos, duets, quartet and group numbers. The next Sunday, Dec. 14th, at 7:00 p.m. the choir of Vermontville Bible Church will, re-tell the Old, Old, Christmas Story with Psalms, and hymns and spiritual songs. Then, Sunday evening, Dec. 21st, at 7 p.m., the children and youth of the Sunday School with songs, skits, and recitations will present the “Symbols of Christmas.” The Christmas specials will be summarized with an “old-fashioned” pre­ Christmas prayer meeting on Tuesday evening, the 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Vermontville Bible Church is located at 250 N. Main in Vermontville. Pastor and Mrs. Boger join with the congregation in extending a cordial invitation to the public to attend all services and in wishing each one of you a “Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.” �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. December 2. 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News Sylvester Van Hom, Nash­ ville’s oldest male citizen to the best of our knowledge, celebrated his 98th birthday Friday, November 21, with a small family gathering at his home. Present for the cake and icecream event were his daughters, Mrs. Leona McGhee of Middleville and Mrs. Louise Bassett and her husband, Clare, of Freeport; and some ofVan Horn’s step­ family: the Homer Snows of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snow and children of Hastings. Sylvester is wellknown in this area for his lifelong love of hunting and fishing. His trophy decorated auto has been a familiar sight in many local parades. This is the first autumn in 92 years that Van Hom has not hunted deer. He got started on his hunting career at age six, and in a Channel-8 TV interview last fall, claimed he had killed over 100 deer in 91 years of hunting. He also has downed many bears, losing track of the total number killed but remembering shooting four in one season. Van Hora has hunted in every county in Michigan. He also has been a dedicated year-round fisherman, his ice fishing shanty being a familiar winter sight on the Thorn­ apple River. Van Horn moved to Nashville about 21 years ago from Clare. He is married to the former Mrs. Christina Snow of Nashville. Other recent callers at the Van Horn home were Christina’s son and his wife, Howard and Dorothy Snow of Phoenix, Arizona. The Snows were in Michigan for a month-long visit with relatives and friends and called on several folks here. The only Nashville resident we know of who exceeds Van Hora’s age is Mrs. Emily Hafner, who celebrated her 100th bir­ thday last May. Much to the delight of young children and local hunters, a coverlet of snow blanketed Nashville and vicinity by mid-morning Thanksgiving Day. Area motorists were forced to recall winter driving skills as they wended their way to family gatherings Thursday. Most of the downfall had turned to wet road slush by mid-afternoon. The approximately 3-inch layer of white was the first significant snowfallhere this season, and it added a rather picturesque touch to the holiday. Florida visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kendal T Betty 1 Wilcox of Nashville are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Ebersole, former local residents now of Green Cove Springs. They flew to Michigan the week before Thanksgiving. Also, arriving on a Wednesday flight in time to join the family for the holiday was the Ebersole’s daughter, Mrs. Rosetta Perry, and her son, Carl, of Jacksonville, Florida. Present at the Wilcox home for Thanksgiving dinner During a lifetime, we develop close affection for members of our family, relatives and friends. We should desire to shield them from the problems that would arise from our unexpected death. Wise and thoughtful planning takes only a brief time, but it can ease much emotional and financial pain we love. 'Vcqt' FUNEtyU. DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH a.m. a.m. p.m p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED 18712452 North State, Nashville A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday............ 6 p.m. Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH REV. LEONARD PUTNAM 219 Washington St., Nashville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Sunday School . 9:45 Sunday: A.M. Worship 10:45 P.M. Youth Service 6 P.M. Worship ... 7 a.m. VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..10 Morning Worship 11 Evening Service .. 7 Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 a.m. a.m. p.m. Christmas gathering Thursday at her home. Present for the event were: Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Sherry) Gould and daughters, Leslie and Emilie, of Nashville; Mrs. Mary Rose, sons Timmy and Jimmy, and friend Arthur Ray, of Lansing; and Mrs. Ona Hinckley of Nashville. During the day, a call from California was received from Mr. and Mrs. Gordon (Susan Latta) Gutchess and daughters of Corona. They are near the tragic brush fires raging through that state last week, and were surrounded on three sides by flames ranging from five to nine miles away from the Gutchess home. At the height of the conflagration Monday evening, they ex­ perienced 100 MPH winds at their home. In the holiday phone call, the Gutchesses reported the fires were “contained” as the winds had died down; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Newland of Nashville were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of their daughter and family, Audrey and Gale Wetzel and children of rural Nashville. Also attending the family gathering were: Duane and Judy Newland and daughters of Plymouth; Mrs. Christine Schantz and family of Nashville; and Jerry and Joyce Newton and daughter, Jessica, of Marshall.. Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Gray, of Nashville en­ tertained for Thanksgiving Day dinner Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gray and children of Barryville; Mrs. Judy Loy and family of Thornapple Lake Road; Mr. and Mrs. Maurice (Helen) Belson of Nashville; and Mrs. Elva Goodson, a former local resident now of the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Nashville’s Main Street put on its “Christmas best” last week when the Dept, of Public Works crew strung colorful lights across Main Street and attached 'gala decoration to each lampost in the business district. The ritual is undertaken yearly by the DPW on behalf of the local Chamber of Com­ merce, owner of the Christmas street decor. Also last week, Santa’s House arrived in town for its annual stand in Central Park. The tiny dwelling was built several years ago by Eunice and Lloyd Priddy of rural Nashville to serve as Saint Nick’s headquarters here, and it has continued to brighten many Yuletides for local youngsters. Again this year, a brightly painted mailbox is situated near the door of Santa’s House to receive mail addressed to the North Pole resident. Three trustee seats on the Nashville Village Council will be open, to be filled in the upcoming spring elec­ tion. Nominating petitions now are available for those three 2-year terms. Village Clerk Suzy Corkwe 11 advises that the filing deadline for the petitions is 4 p.m., December 16. The expiring terms now are held by trustees Helen Curtis, Forrest Babcock, and Ray Hinckley. The primary election is set for February 16, and the general election will be March 9. Several Nashville folks have been experiencing brief bouts with a sort of intestinal flu, which had knocked them “out” for a period of one to three days. In some cases, the unwelcome visitor has been accompanied by symptoms of the common cold. Word has been received here of the death last Tuesday of Dora Ellen (Baas) DeMerell, 73, a former local resident who had resided at Edmore. She died at Muskegon General Hospital after a brief illness. Dora was born and reared northeast of Nashville, the daughter of Will and Ger­ trude Baas. She graduated from NHS in 1926, then at­ tended Barry County Nor­ mal and Western Michigan University. Dora was a lifelong teacher, having taught at schools in Edmore, Garnet and Schoolcraft. At the time of her death, she was employed as a reading teacher at a Christian school in Montague. Dora’s husband, Roger, died in 1978 and her only survivor in the p.m. A.M. P.M. Wednesday Bible Study & Worship................. 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. .11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE immediate family is a brother, Victor Baas, of Lansing. The DeMerrells had no children. Burial services were conducted Saturday afternoon at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Mrs. Gloria Johncock and son, Doug, of Nashville hosted a family Thanksgiving dinner Thursday. Present for the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Suzy) Corkwell and daughters, Lisa and Becky, of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Tom (Janet) Thornton and girls, Jennifer and Brandi, of rural Assyria; and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Johncock and sons, Jason and Chad, of Hastings. During the day, the family called Sheryl Johncock West and children at Colorado Springs, Colo. Mrs. Margaret Sackett of Nashville was a Thanksgiving guest of her niece and husband, Virginia and Don Randolph of Lan­ sing. The Randolphs drove to Nashville to pick up Mrs. Sackett for the holiday weekend. Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville was in Battle Creek last Friday to attend a catered dinner at the Senior Citizens Recreational Site in the Valentine Center. She was accompanied by Mrs. Dorothy Vickers of Battle Creek, with whom she was an overnight guest. Tuesday, Mrs. Frederick was in Charlotte to call on Mrs. Lena Woodbury. Thanksgiving Day, Verna was a guest of her daughter and family, Phyllis and Edgar Smith of Charlotte. Mrs. Theresa Hess and Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Catherine) Hess of Nash­ ville enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner at the Mid-Villa in Middleville Thursday. They were accompanied by Catherine’s mother, Mrs. Jance Banks, a resident of the Barry County Medical Care Facility, and FREE CANDY DEMONSTRATION THURSDAY, DEC. 11... 10:00 A.M. of... CURTIS CRAFT CENTER of No,M. Come see and taste the lucious candies you can make with Nestle's Melting Chocolate in plastic molds. Demonstrated by ... Marti’s Magic of Clarksville FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Church School. 9:30 a.m. Church Worship . 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE FLEMING -ooecoeooooeoco- Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School...... 10:15 ASSEMB-LrY OF GOD CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. TO a.m. Sunday: a.m. . . Worship ors p...11 a.m. p.m. Worship ... 7 p.m. p.m. Wednesday Evening REV. J. G. BOOMER were, in addition to the Florida guests, MX and Mrs. Tim (Bessidt sidt •‘‘Smith «nd daughters, Kim and Angie; Mr. and Mrs.* Jeny Sessions and Cheri and Terri; and Miss Ginger Sessions, all of Nashville. Mrs. Rick (Cathy) Vessecchia of Nashville spent three days prior to Thanksgiving confined to Pennock Hospital, but she was able to return home in time for the holiday, which also happened to be her birthday. Belated greetings and best wishes for health and happiness go out to this sweet gal, one who is always thinking of others first Visiting his parents, the Earl Pennocks of rural Nashville, over the holiday weekend was Donald Pennock of Decatur, Indiana. He was accompanied by his son, Scott, of Butler, Ind. Other Thanksgiving Day guests at the Pennock home were their daughters and families: Mr. and Mrs. John (Lois) Lane and Mr. and Mrs. Woody (Leigh) Haroff and son, Aaron, all of Battle Creek. Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville enjoyed an early celebration Thanksgiving Sunday with dinner at the home of her son and family, Mr. and Mrs, Robert Curtis and children of rural Nash­ ville. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nashville were Thanksgiving dinner guests of their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz of rural Nashville. Also present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hawblitz and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bishop and family, all of Battle Creek. Mrs. Bernice Engle of Nashville continues to recuperatefrom gall bladder surgery, November 21, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She is improving but expects to be confined for a while. Please remember to cheer her with a card or call. The address is 1009 W. Green St., 49058. Mrs. Engle is the mother of Richard Engle of Nashville, and moved here last year from Kalamazoo. Miss Dorothy Edmonds and Miss Alice Fisher of Nashville were Thanksgiving Day guests at a family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John-Mater and family of rural Nash­ ville. Mrs. Petie Latta of Nash­ ville entertained at a Thanksgiving and early AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School .. 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 P.M. Worship ... 7 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 By Susan Hinckley . 803 Reed St., Nashville lc 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/> mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday .School .. 10 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ....... 7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER THE SOUTH KALAMO PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. Welcomes you to all of its services: Sunday School ..10a.m. 304 Phillips St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......7 p.m. Wed. Service....... 7 p.m. 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass \ 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe the evening before Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. Evening Worship ,7 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Special Prayer for your needs REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... �**? 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Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cogswell and family and his mother, Mrs. Elsie Cogswell, all of Nashville, were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Bernita) McDonald of Potterville. Also present for the family gathering were Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Kay) Joseph and children of Thornapple Lake and Miss Susan Flook of Grand Rapids. Arthur and Margaret (Furniss) Bateman of Nash­ ville recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary With a weekend visit at the home of thendaughter and family, Gail and Henry Tinsey and children Brad and Suzy, at Farmington Hills. Saturday evening, the Batemans were guests of the Tinseys for an anniversary dinner at the Mayflower Inn at Plymouth. More recently, the Tinseys were Thanksgiving weekend guests of the Batemans in Nashville. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville was a recent weekend guest of Mrs. Arlie Stambaugh, local. The ladies shopped in Lansing Saturday after enjoying a restaurant breakfast in Nashville with Mrs. Esther Appelman of Thornapple Lake. One little girl in the 1911 Moore School photo published in last week’s Memories was omitted in the list of those students still living. She is Gertrude Marshall Parker, now a resident of Pickford in Michigan’s upper peninsula. Her sister, Mrs. Caroline Jones ofNashville, called the error to our attention. The Teen Choir of the Nashville Baptist Church will present a holiday can­ tata, “Home for Christmas’’, at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 14. The Nashville Baptist Church will sponsor a churchwide roller skating party Tuesday evening, December 9, at Adams Roller Rink in Charlotte. Hours are 6:30 to 9 p.m. A similar event last month drew 130 skaters from the local church. The Nashville Garden Club will celebrate Christmas Tuesday, December 2, with a noon potluck dinner at the home of Mrs. Flossie Richards of Hastings. Members are to bring table service and a dish to pass, plus a gift exchange. The program will be one of shared Christmas memories of earlier Yuletides, as each member relates thoughts of holidays past. Also sharing nostalgic Christmas memories will be members of the local Cloverleaf Class who will have their holiday gathering Thursday, December 4, in the Community House of the Nashville United Methodist Church. The event starts at 1:30 p.m. with a dessert smorgasbord. A gift ex­ change also is on the agenda. Rachel Kisinger of Battle Creek was named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met last Monday for their weigh­ in at the Nashville Baptist Church. She had dropped three and one-quarter pounds. Rachel also earned the title of monthly weight loss winner by shedding eleven and three-quarter pounds during November. Mrs. Caroline Jones of Nashville was in Battle Creek on Sunday after Thanksgiving to attend a family gathering at the home of her sbn and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones. Clarence Reid of Nashville and his son, Vernon, of Charlotte went to Cadillac last Saturday to hunt deer, and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Reid and family there. While the men were north, Clarence’s wife, Margaret, enjoyed a Saturday evening shopping trip and dinner out in Grand Rapids with Dave and Anetta Tredinnick ofHastings. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Clarence Reid were Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid and family of Nash­ ville. Later, Margaret called on Mrs. Dorothy Schutte of Nashville. Monday evening, Margaret was a dinner guest of the Arden Reids and Tuesday evening she had dinner and shopped in Hastings with Mrs. Anetta Tredinnick. Wednesday, accompanied by her grand­ daughter, Michelle Reid of Charlotte, Mrs. Clarence Reid drove to Cadillac to join her family for Thanksgiving weekend at the Darwin Reids. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Emery and family of Hastings were Thanksgiving dinner guests of his mother, Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville. Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Marguerite) Ackett of Nashville enjoyed a holiday dinner Thursday at the home of her daughter, Florence and Herbert Hillard and family of rural Charlotte. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville was in Charlotte Tuesday evening to call on her daughter and son-in-law, Claudette and Ted Myers, and enjoyed dinner out with them. Thursday, Mrs. Ramsey was a Thanksgiving dinner guest of her daughter and family, Doris and Cleo Jacobs of Algonquin Lake. Western Pines \ 192 N. Shaytown Road Vermontville, Mi. 49096 • ffg ’r < < & v%' & yr,,' Fh 517-726-1426 WESTERN CLOTHES. • Pants • Shirts • Jackets • Vests .. .Men's & Women's ladies' stretch • 5quare Dance Clothes and Accessories • Saddles • Tack • Boots • Jewelry • JEANS Come and Christmas shop with us: HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. & Mon. Closed A lovely letter received last week from Edna (Knoll) Williams, a former local resident now of East Leroy, praised the Maple Valley News for hometown coverage. Mrs. Williams is a new subscriber to the paper and wrote that she reads every line, even the ads. “It has made me very happy to receive it,” added Mrs. Williams. “So many memories and familiar names.” Edna was born in Maple Grove, the daughter of Merrell and Grace (Geenfield) Knoll. Her fahter worked at the old Nashville Co-operative Creamery. In our reply to Mrs. Williams, we enclosed a copy of our October 10, 1979 Memories story about that early local enterprise. When the Knoll family lived in the country, Edna attended the Beigh School. Mrs. Williams said she intended to share her weekly papers with a former Nashville resident, Lyle Beard, who is 94 years old and confined to a nursing home now. “I know he will enjoy them,” she added. “I just wanted to thank you for writing so many memories. I enjoy the Vermontville News also as we have friends there.” Our thanks to Mrs. Williams for her kind words. The Battle for the Teen Room gets under way this Sunday, December 7, at the Nashville Baptist Church. In a spirited attendance con­ test,. the Senior and Junior High Sunday School departments will try to outdo each other throughout the month. Zany penalties to be meted out each Sunday to the losing side will add zip to the contest. The goal is to in­ crease Sunday School at­ tendance. Winners will claim six months control of a recreational activities room at the church. The final Sunday of the bout will see the losing Sunday School leader, either Steven Knight of the Jr. Dept, or Pastor Don Roscoe of the Sr. Dept., swallowing a live goldfish as the ultimate loser’s lot The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 2, 1980 — Page 3 Conservation Clubs take stand against proposed routing at 1-69 The state’s largest con­ servation organization voiced objections today to the proposed routing of the 1-69 through prime farmland in Eaton County. In a letter to members of the federal 1-69 Task Force, the Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) cited adverse agricultural impacts, costs to wildlife habitat, and potential damage to ground and surface waters among its reasons for opposing the state’s alignment plan for the stretch between Lansing and Charlotte. Vermontville Brownies plan bake sale Dec. 12 Instead, MUCC said, the segment for 90 days pending route should follow the completion of “an inexisting Temporary I-69-US- dependent review” by the 27 alignment. federal task force of the “MUCC’s position reflects controversial routing chosen a changing public attitude in by the state DOT. Michigan toward the im­ The vote came on an portance of conserving our amendment to the tran­ farmland and other sportation authorization bill. resources and a willingness The amendment was by the public to make ex­ sponsored by Michigan traordinary efforts to ac­ Congressman Howard Wolpe complish that objective,” the of Kalamazoo and the state’s two senators, Donald Riegle association stated. The Michigan Department and Carl Levin. It was in­ of Transportation (DOT) is troduced by them in on record favoring a route response to strong citizen that would eventually take opposition to the DOT’S several thousand acres of routing. The DOT, however, is not highly productive farmland. In what is believed to have legally bound by any fin­ been an unprecedented dings of the independent move, the U.S. Senate last review and holds the Sept. 18 voted to delay ultimate decision on which funding foi- the disputed route will be followed. Attention cholesterol ingesters! Brownie Troop 153 is having a bake sale and bazaar! On Friday, Dec. 12th and Saturday, Dec. 13th, you will be given a chance to test your will power from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The scene of this crime will be 273 N. Main St., Vermontville. We will tempt you with pies, breads, candies, cookies, and ginger­ bread houses. If caught in the act the sentence couldn’t be more delicious! Don’t miss it! Under New Management DARLENE HUGHES Call for an Appointment. THURSDAY SPECIAL Cuts, Shampoos andSets. Hours: 9 to 8 Tues. & Thurs.; 9 to 5 Wed. & Fri.; 9 to 4 Sat. "The Mirrors image" „xpe MiikMiM luiaae.. PHONE 945-9554 for Action Want-Ads Beauty and Barber Shop 111 N. Main Nashville (517) 852-9192 Are you a Christmas worrywart? “The Beginning of Christmas” A Christmas Contata performed by Nashville United Methodist Church choir and friends. December 14th at 4 p.m. Refreshments afterwards. Everyone welcomed! (12-10) CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to the thoughtful people who sent sympathy cards in the death of my mother and to Lois and Susie and DPW and police crew for the beautiful Boston fern. Also Darlene Scramlin for the lovely card and cookies. * Such warmth will not be forgotten. Sydonna & Arden CARD OF THANKS The family of Bertha Graham would like to thank their, friends, relatives and neighbors for flowers and food brought in during their loss. Also for their visiting while in the hospital. Also to Murrays for the lovely flowers and the Burkhead Funeral Home. The family of Bertha Graham LaMAZE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES are now being offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram, Mulliken Rd., Charlotte. Itfn) FOR SALE: Christmas trees $10.00 & up, Sat., Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Robert Wells farm, 1 mile north of Vermontville on Ionia Rd. Interest Mirs now ova ihtewest wine Christmas cun wars gWT WffldT KM ■ N WEBS PWT MH» KffM R N Nfflg CHRISTMAS CLUB ACCOUNT CAN CHANGE ALL THAT! If the memory of a peatChriobnas goes up In smoko at the first arrival of all those bills in January, start now to plan ahead! Open one of ourChriatmaa Club Accounts right away to make certain of a fuH sleigh of gifts for al come next Mason. Starling a Christmas dub Account now can make the difference between being aChristmac worrywart or, an angell WHY NOT START YOUR 1981 CHRISTMAS CLUB ACCOUNT NOW? CHECKING NOW Starting December 31,1980 For more information, ttop in at any of our 4 convenient location! VARIABLE Money Market Certificate 2 WEEK 12.000 RATE p— THRU DEC. 10: 12.937 Annul I y>ild Cootwiuoutty Compounded FROM YOUR 2% YEAR CERTIFICATE and Loan Association FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE TOO HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michlpa ■ Eaton Rapids, Michlpa - Olivet, Michipa ■MnMHMMNMUMMNMnMnMnMnMmMMNnMMNMnMMNMNMNMnMNaMMnMMMNMn �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 2, 1980 — Page 4 Memories of the past By Susan Hi Buxton turned interests into prosperous business “AlfBuxton has built up an impressive stock of guns, at his shop near the depot,” advised the Nashville News in early January 1877. “He has more, than a hundred, including double barreled breech loaders, muzzle loaders and revolvers.” The News account also noted that Alf was doing a good business in gun repair. The following year, in Oc­ tober 1878, the News reported that a newlyerected windmill “now furnishes power for Alf Buxton’s busy gun shop.” Two years later, Buxton’s business had grown so large that he began construction of a spacious new brick building on Main Street to house his workshop and convert the operation to steam power. A century later, Buxton’s 1880 building still stands. (Today, it is the home of Nashville Flowers and Jewelry.) Construction of the red brick building started in March 1880 with ground­ work. Nothing was wasted. “The dirt from the ex­ cavation for Buxton’s new brick building has been purchased by the village and is being used to improve South Main Street,” observed the News. In August 1880, the local press reported that Buxton had “raised the columns” to his brick block. Alfred C. Buxton had operated a thriving gun manufacturing business in Nashville for at least a decade prior to construction of the new Main Street quarters. His first workshop stood on a site near the rear of what now is Azor Leedy’s house on South State Street. (A later building on the gun shop site became the Nashville Cooperative Creamery in 1914, after it had seen earlier service as Powles Woolen Mills and W. E. Shields’ woodworking shop. This later structure still stands.) Alf Buxton had gained local fame for the excellence of the hunting implements he made, at a time when nearly all guns were handcrafted. “He loved his work and every piece he worked on was a matter of pride to him,” noted the News at Alf’s death many years later. “His soul as well as his skill entered into the finished work.” Such were the pioneer artisans. Even before Buxton had started in business for himself, his exceptional mechanical ability had earned him an outstanding reputation at saw and grist mills and other mechanical enterprises of the early community. Along the line of his mill work, Alf is credited with sawing out the first board used for building purposes in Nash­ ville. According to a March 1875 News report, the board was sawed in the old Johnson mill and became part of Nashville’s first store building at the northeast comer of what is now the Main and Reed streets in­ Alfred C. Buxton (1843­ tersection. 1924) wos a self-made man, The store was constructed becoming one of Nashville's in the mid-1850’s by Leonard most enduring and pros­ Stauffer, general merchant perous businessmen with who occupied it as both his Engine and Iron Works dwelling .and place of operation. business. (After the turn of the century, it became the home of the Fredric Kyser family and later the Dave Kunz place. The structure no longer stands.) Alf was the son of Cyrus and Harriet Buxton, early Castleton Township pioneers. The elder Buxton had moved to this area from Vermont in 1840 and settled on 160 acres in Section 33. He erected a shanty and, later, a frame house, the first in the township. In his first year here, Cyrus cleared ten acres and produced a bountiful harvest of crops. When the township was officially organized in 1842, Cyrus became one of the “founding fathers.” He was elected as Castleton’s first township treasurer and also was named a township school inspector. Cyrus farmed and continued to prosper and in 1873 moved to 80 acres in Section 34, having earlier purchased the entire section. After spending his early years in local sawmills, young Alf Buxton went to New York where he was employed by Remington Armory at Ilion in the late 1860’s. He then returned to Nashville and commenced the manufacture of guns here, developing it into Nashville Engine and Iron Works. After moving his operation into his impressive new building at the corner of Main and Washington, Alf carried on quite an extensive business in production of custom machinery, prin­ cipally vertical steam engines and equipment used in making wool boots. “A. C. C. Buxton’s manufactory is the busiest place in town,” observed the News in June 1898. “Right now, he is turning out four mammoth felt boot har­ dening machines for the Chicago Curled Hair and Felting Co.” In November 1900, there The Buxton Block, right, was built in 1880 by A. C. Buxton at the corner of Main and Washington to house his Engine and Iron Works, a shop he later maintained i a small way until his death at age 81. Appleman's Grocery took over the in building in November 1925 (as seen in this late-20's photo) and it continued to house successive groceries until converted into a flower shop in 1975. The exterior has changed little in a century. This unidentified engine is believed to be one of the various custom pieces manufactured by Buxton during his over half-century career in Nashville. In addition to guns, he specialized in vertical balanced engines, wood lathes, emery griding machines, steamboat engines and a multitude of other mechanical marvels. was this report in the News: “A. C. Buxton’s business continues good. This week he sold another 20-horsepower engine to J. L. Dolson of Charlotte, to be used in their buggy plant.” Mrs. Gerald Shoup of Nashville recalls a horizontal steam engine her husband purchased in the 1960’s from the former Wildt Mill near Bellevue. Upon closer examination, the Shoups discovered a bronze plaque indicating the machine had been manufactured by A. C. Buxton of Nashville. As a young man, Alf had wed Miranda Austin, who died in 1894. They had two sons, Asa who died in in­ fancy, and Gail, who grew to manhood here and married Margery Brady. He died 18 months later. The A. C. Buxton family home was the yellow brick still standing on the southeast corner of the Reed and State streets in­ tersection, and now occupied by Mrs. George Wilson. An earlier frame house on the site was moved away when Buxton was ready to build the brick residence. Alf Buxton died at his home on the last day of 1924, succumbing to a severe attack of pleuro-pneumonia after ailing but a few days. He was 81 years of age, one of Nashville’s oldest residents ; and most prosperous businessmen. Besides his daughter-in­ law Margery, who had kept house for him in his declining years, Alf was survived by two brothers, Darius and Willard, and three sisters, Olive Bivens, Julia Marshall and Mary Gilmore Devoted to his manufacturing craft all his life, Alf had maintained his shop in a small way in his later years and had even done some woik there justt a few days before his final illness. After his death, Buxton’s Main Street building became a new location for John Appehnan’s grocery, which made a diagonal move across the Main Street in­ tersection in November 1925. The Buxton Block con­ tinued to serve as a grocery store over the next 50 years, for a succession of different owners, until assuming its new role as a flower shop in 1975. The building has changed little in exterior appearance in its century of In an old tintype, Alf Buxton poses with the first gun he ever made. His dedication and skill earned Buxton a fine reputation in an era when most firearms were handcrafted. Stop at... Little Countiy Comers 119 N. Main, Nashville for your ... • Fruits and • Cheeses • Baked Goods • Homemade Jamsand • Convenience grocery items OPEN: Monday thru Friday 10 to 6; Saturday 9 to 5:30^ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 2. 1980 — Page 5 Vermontville news By Esther Shepard So many of us have so many things to be thankful for. I for one, for my neigh­ bors, nephews, nieces and friends who have remem­ bered me now and during illness. Mr. and Mrs. Tom iJoostberns were .Thanksgiving guests at his •Sister’s, Mr. and Mrs. Kaylor •at, Allegan and on Saturday iwith her mother, Mrs. Kizer of Allegan. Mrs. Leta Nagle’s son-in­ law, Merle Haines, came from Hastings for Leta to spend Thanksgiving with them staying till Saturday. On Sunday, Kim Nagler and friend spent the day with Leta. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert 'Shaw spent Thanksgiving with their son and family, Dick, Barbara -and son. 'Barbara’s sister and Hub and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wilcox and children were also present. Blanch Minick hnd sister Florence Kilpatrick, Lloyd and Murna Faust, Clarence and Dorothy Faust were Sunday Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Verle Stall and family. Rev. David Fleming, Sharon and Kara are leaving us for -Suttons Bay, Michigan. David is resigning Dec. 25. A reception will be held in the Griswold room of the First Congregation Church, Sunday, Dec. 7th from 2 to 5. Mary Warner, 90, of 803 S. Hanover St., Hastings died Sunday, Nov. 23. She was born Oct. 16, 1890 in Barry County, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Furlong Fox). She lived near Warnerville after her marriage to Charles Warner From our readers: and they moved to Ver­ montville in 1915, where Charles operated a barber shop with her brother. In 1927, they moved back to Warnerville to run his father’s store tilll 1947. His father drove a grocery truck over a large area including My name is Sandy marathon is Jerry Irish road. When they took Hulbert, and this year, as in DiTrapini, formerly from over the business, the truck previous years, I will be Grand-Rapids, MI., who is was under the management dancing in the Multiple currently a Junior at Sclerosis Dance Marathon M.S.U. of Clarence Faust. Mr. sponsored by the Delta Tau Warner died in 1966. The two of us are very She is survived by three Delta Fraternity of Michigan excited about this years daughters, Mrs. Clarence State University. marathon, and we would For the past three years, really like to make it a (Dorothy) Faust ofHastings, Mrs. Harry (Esther) Dilly of you, the area merchants and success - not only for us as Charlotte and Mrs. William citizens of Vermontville and dancers, but for the amount (Betty) Cappon of Nashville have supported me of money raised for M.S. Last year’s marathon was Woodland; and one son, in my effort to dance in this Victor Warner of Hastings. 50-hour marathon, and I rated “The largest money Rev. E.C. Watterworth would greatly appreciate making marathon in the officiated with burial in your support this year also. Nation,” and we would like Multiple Sclerosis is a to think that after this year, Woodland Cemetery. Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick, neurological disease that maybe our efforts to have Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Faust affects people between 20 raised money will be enough and Mr. and Mrs. Verle Stall and 40 years of age. MS is to help find a cure for this attended the funeral of Mrs. not a heriditary disease, and crippling disease. Since I am now a student Mary Warner at Hastings. one never knows when it will att M.S.U., I very rarely Note: Mary Fox Warner’s strike or whom it will strike. mother Elizabeth Furlong It is for these reasons that I make it home, which makes Fox was a sister of Frank feel that my effort towards it difficult for me to get in Furlong, Walter Furlong’s achieving a cure for this touch with everyone. father and a great aunt of disease is a very worthy Because of this, I am cause that is very relevent to notifying you ahead of time Ken Furlong. that I will be dancing again Mrs. Dora (Baas) me as a young adult. I am currently a Fresh­ this year. I plan to get in DeMerell, 73,, of Edmore, man at M.S.U., and my touch with all those who have passed away November 25. She lived onHagar Road, and partner for this year’s donated previously during my Christmas break, which attended the Nashville is December 12th through school, graduating with Mrs. Hellen Frith Todd. She 26. She was born Feb. 26, January 5th. Anyone else interested in attended Western Michigan 1896. Her parents were Livi University and Barry County and .Erma Neff Cotton. Normal, teaching in Ed­ Their home was off the more, Garnet and Scipio Road on Mason Road. Schoolcraft school districts. Her husband, P. Frank King At the time of her death, was preceded her in death in serving as a reading teacher 1965. His home was on Irish at White Lake Christian Road, moving there in the Sales of colorful Christmas School in Montague. Dora 1917’s or about that time. His tree ornaments helped Hugh was a member of the sister, Alta taught in the Mitchell, a third-grader at A Chance School and married Fuller Michigan Association. Street School in Nashbrother, Victor Baas, of Karl Wells. Surviving are ville, win a stereo in a recent Lansing survives, Her two daughters, Mrs. Paul contest sponsored by the husband Roger died in 1978. (Elene) Plank of Holt, Mrs. Parents-Teachers Services were held Lloyd (Hazel) Babcock of organization. Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Roscommon, Mich.;.son, The $2,223 netted from the Woodlawn Cemetery, Rex King of Sioux City, total sale will allow the PTO Vermontville. Dora’s purchase school Iowa. Services were con­ to mother was a sister of ducted by Rev. David M. recreational equipment. Westley Williams, the father Milborn of Holt, Monday, Some students sold as of the late Cecile West. Dec. 1st. Casket bearers many as 39 ornaments, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Sat- were Brian Plank, Earl which came in five atterlee’s Thanksgiving guests Wykstra, Clayton Wells, were his mother, Mrs. Sterling Wells, Harold N ash ville Chamber Esther Satterlee of Ver­ Cotton, Lynwood Cotton. montville, their aunt, Mrs. Ethol’s sister Jeese and meets Dec. 9 Flora Satterlee of Charlotte. brothers predeeded in death The Vermontville Lucile’s sister, Mrs. Lillian were Dale, Glenn and Aliva. Chamber of Commerce will Curtis of Nashville, their son Thanksgiving guests of have an all-membership and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Margarete and Martha Zenk Christmas meeting at 7 p.m. Gary Satterlee and son, were Mr. and Mrs. Durwood December 9 at the Sugar Hut Steven, Mr. and Mrs. Barton Booher and family; Mary Cafe. Ham and beverage will Bracy and sons, Joe and Zemke' of Battle Creek, Mr. be furnished. Bring a dish to Luke. and Mrs. Carl Grashuis, Mr. pass. The Chamber extends Mrs. Leone Cotton on and Mrs. Danny Cook and happy holiday wishes to Brown Road, grandson family and Mr. and Mrs. everyone. Howard Cotton came for her Reinhart Zemke. to have Thanksgiving dinner Mr. and Mrs. eBeerend eeBkaetjde Christmas Cantata at his parents in Sunfield, the of Saginaw were weekend A Christmasa Cantata, Harold Cotton, also present guests of Margarete and “The Beginning.of Christ­ were the daughter and Martha Zemke. husband, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Barnington is in mas,” will be presented by the Nashville : United David Larson. Sparrow Hospital. Joe and Grace Marcotte of Mrs. Joe (Lois) David is in Methodist Church choir at 4 N. Hager Road, son, Fred the hospital at Hastings p.m. Sunday, December 14, 'at the church. The public is and Nancy Marcotte and son since Friday. cordially invited to attend. Danny from Glen Height spent Thanksgiving together. On Saturday, they visited their uncles and aunt, Merle, Fred .and Alta Swift. On Friday evening, Nov. 28, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Grant and Jo. Heather’s guests for 7 p.m. dinner were ,their aunt, Miss Esther Shepard, uncle Phillip LaFleur, Cinda, brother, Ross Furlong from Virginia, Debra Brand from Ver­ montville, Debra and Randy VanDiver of Holt, Theresa Furlong of Lansing , Linda Furlong of Hastings and Ron Hannink. A former resident of Vermontville, Mrs. Ethol 157 S. Main, Vermontville, Michigan .Cotton King of 1975 Phillips Ave., Holt passed away Nov. Support dance marathon for Multiple Sclerosis making a pledge is welcome to call 726-1110, and I will put your name on a pledge sheet. I can’t thank you all enough for your support in the previous years. Not only have you pledged money, but many of you have come to the mall to watch us dance and cheer us on (please come again! It really helps!) Let me tell you, it’s a great feeling to see a familiar face when you’ve danced for 33 hours! Especially when they say things like “You can do it - keep those feet moving -‘ you’ve only got 17 more hours to go!” Anyone is welcome to come and watch, so if you would like to help us help them, make a pledge and stop by the mall to see just what 50 hours of dancing is really like. Encouraging, Supportive Spectators are what keep us going! The MS DANCE FOR STRENGTH, sponsored by Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, will be Feb. 20, 21, 22 at' the MERIDIAN MALL in East Lansing. Hugh Mitchell wins PTO contest BUDGET BILLS - The House and Senate, facing the toughest budget since the Depression era, approved several spending bills as the December deadline looms near. By substantial margins, both houses passed measures ham­ mered out in joint committees that reduce state aid to education by $230 million from last year’s level and increase state spending for welfare by $288 million. The welfare budget does, however, call for a five percent reduction in general assistance payments and a 2.5 percent cut in ADC payments beginning April 1. DRILLING NEARER - A key House committee approved a bill to allow drilling in the Pigeon River State Forest under the most stringent environmental conditions. The full House is expected to debate the bill soon, and with little legislative opposition, oil exploration could begin in the forest during the first few months of 1981. LEADERSHIP ELECTION - The four top leaders of the House Republican Caucus were all reelected to their positions last week, and newly-elected representatives saw one. of their own dected to the leadership team as well. William Bryant will once again head the 46-member caucus, with Mike Busch as floor leader, Connie Binsfeld as assistant leader and Paul Henry as assistant floor leader. ECONOMIC STUDY - A University of Michigan study says that the state must attract industries supplying new automobile technologies or they will be forever lost to southern states or foreign producers. The study predicted an auto sales growth rate of only 1 to 1 Vi percent a year and the need for up to $85 billion in capital spending to make domestic car production competitive. UNPAID STATE HOLIDAYS - In an effort to save some $18 million a year, the state Department of Management and Budget is proposing six unpaid holidays for most of the 70,000 state employees. The state Civil Service Commission will consider the proposal December 18-19 in Lansing. CONVENTION PROMOTION - The Senate approved legislation last week that would promote convention and tourism business in the Detroit area. Under the bill, a special assessment district would be created in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties with proceeds collected from, a hotel-motel room tax specifically earmarked for promotion on convention business in the area. PRISON OVERCROWDING- A bill granting the governor emergency powers in case of prison overcrowding easily passed the House last week. The bill, which now goes to the Senate for consideration, gives the governor authority to declare a state of emergency and take appropriation measures to alleviate overcrowding in state facilities if the problem exists for at least 30 days. tractive styles from Cardinal Associates of Princeton, Indiana. All children who sold over 10 items received a silver dollar; and for each five could deposit a ticket in the drawing for the stereo. Hugh’s name was the lucky one drawn last week, and all the children shared in the reward of a cake and ice cream party Friday at the school. Mrs. Sharon Smith was PTO chairperson for the sale event. Be kind to... JOHN He is 30 today I Show me a man with CURLS, I'll show you a man with GIRLS I 1 ‘Carol of Christmas’ ’ | A Christmas Cantata presented by the ... | Vermontville Congregational Church Choir | December 14th... 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE INVITED 11 J /lane if, & ijjeauli^ ^jnop ^jn Phone 726-0330 �Th. Mopl* Volley Now*. Nothville. Tvetdoy. December 2. 1980— Poge 6 Maplewood students set the Stage for Thanksgiving A traditional part of observing Thanksalving at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville ermontville isis the delightful program by kindergarten and first grade students prior to the holiday. Here, in the Wednesday morning program, students from Judy Swan's first grade class take part in a skit about phofo, by E|oln. Gllbert; Lentz Becraft and teacher Judy Swan sit in front of delicious and attractive "Pilgrim" cakes which made creative centerpieces for the table and a yummy dessert. The cakes were made by Lentz's mother. This student kept his Indian headress on during the mini-Thanksgiving feast of treats after the program. The "turkey" leads the way, as morning kindergarten kids have fun presenting a Thanksgiving theme skit. OU) MAN WINTER SAYS GETA FREE MfCROMMVEOVEN. BAZAAR & BAKE SALE at... Carl's Supermarket The Indians step lively in the picture during their part of the program. IN NASHVILLE Saturday, December 13th 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ‘Employment of youth in agriculture’ topic of hearing By Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-HYouth Agent Kawasaki COOK UP A GOOD UMEAT Wheeler Marine M-66 South of NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9609 HOURS: 9 to 7 Doily - Closed Sundays located at the Michigan Department of Health complex, 3500 North Logan, The Michigan Department Lansing. of Labor is proposing a more The purpose of the hearing restrictive law for fa fin is to allow all persons the employment of youth. The opportunity to present data, proposed law would expand views and arguments current Federal restrictions relative to the proposed for farm employment of rules. All persons wishing to youth under 16 years old, to present views should be all Michigan youth under 18 present by 10 a.m. and sign years old. in at the door. Concerned adults and Copies of the proposed youth are urged to attend a rules are available at the public hearing on the Eaton County Cooperative proposed law. The hearing Extension Service, or from will be held December 4, at the Department of Labor, the Olin Baker West and will also be made Building, Room IB and C, available at the hearing. Sponsored by Vermontville Congregational Church • NOTICE • NASHVILLE RESIDENTS Deadline for filling nominating petitions for 3 two-year terms on the Nashville Village Council will be... Tuesday, December 16,1980 ...at 4:00 P.M. Petitions must be filed with the Nashville Village Clerk. Nomination Petitions are available at the Vil­ lage Clerk's Office. SUSAN M. CORKWELL NASHVILLE VILLAGE CLERK �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, December 2, 1980 — Page 7 Fragrances By Jontue, Intimate Babe, Wind Song Chantilly Emeraude and L’Aimant Timex Watches Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price Shavers A Christmas Card Value from Hallmark Beautiful holiday greeting cards with all the quality you expect from Hallmark, at a lower price! Our Holiday Assortment contains assorted cards, only $2.99. Other assortments, including traditional, religious, all-juvenile and other themes, $2.25 to $5.00. Mens & Ladies BILLFOLDS 10% Off Manufacturer s Suggested retail Price merry Identifier Body Billfold "RTOslwjolikelhtihs^ ®*eife^iWM5.Wteir c 1980 Hallmark Cards. 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B r-s-—' r �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, December 2,1980 — Page 8 Harman-Hundt united Debra Corinne Harman of Charlotte and Ronald Keith Hundt of Lansing were married September 13 at the Asbury Methodist Church in Lansing. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Geoffrey Hayes and Father Hornberger. The bride is the daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Butrick of Charlotte. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hundt of Lansing. The bride wore a white gown of chantilly lace and nylon organza with a Vic­ torian styled sheer yoke bodice of hand embroidery with, a ruffled copelet. The A-line skirt was finished off with a lace flounce and chapel length train. She wore a matching bridal hat with hand embroided lace with white silk roses setting off the veil in the back. Her bouquet was of butterfly orchids, pink roses, and stephanotis arranged on a white Bible.The bride was attended by maid of honor, Dawn Har­ man of Kalamazoo, sister of the bride; bridesmaids, Dianna Harman of Charlotte, sister of the bride, Eaton County Clown Club hosts ciown workshop Holiday Special on Nails 'k Acrylic Sculptured Nails............. *20.00 By Connie Green, Program Assistant Organics.........................................*27.50 Pedicures............ .................. *10.00 With any other nail service. Holiday Hair Styles Try our "No Rod Perm"...the permanent without too much curl. Is your hair NATURALLY CURLY?I: We can RELAX THE CURL with GLYTELLE, an exclusive product from France. Call today for an appointment. Wedkem OPEN: Mon. thru & HAIRCARE: FORMUAIED [SttOAlW FOR MLNS HAIR O' • • • • • • STYLING COLORING PERMANENTS HIGHLIGHTING FROSTING FACIALS 112 E. 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The groom is a 1972 graduate of Lansing Catholic Central and a 1976 graduate of Michigan State University, the groom is currently employed by the State of Michigan, Depart­ ment of Corrections. The couple will reside in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Your Friendly Spartan Store! .SUPER MARKETS STREET... in NASHVILLE Shoemake; Costume and Etiquette by Harriett, Andy, Tim and Mark Crisenbery; Skin Care and Make-up by Pat Post; Clowning as a Business/by Sarah Pierce; Balloons by Richard and Jerry Darkey; Mime by Paul Shipman and Party & Games by Connie Green. Pat McCarthy handled registration. A clown band consisting of John (Hopeless) Baer, Robert (Tinker) Morrison and Ken (Stinker) Morrison provided entertainment. The special highlight of the afternoon was the presence of Jerry Darkey of Bellevue and Jim Perry of Rockford, Michigan. They have' just completed 9 weekss of training at Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Clown College in Venice, Florida and shared some of their experiences with those present. Jerry will soon be retur­ ning to Florida to begin preparing for a year of traveling with the circus. While with the circus, he will be visiting several major cities throughout the United States. For more information about the 4-H Clowning Project, contact the Ex­ tension Office, 543-2310. Action-Ads A HAVE HIGHLY PROFITABLE, non­ franchised, Jean & Sport­ swear Shop of your own. Featuring over 100 brands Levi, Vanderbilt, Klein, Sedgefield, Brittania, many more. $16,500.00 includes inventory, in-shop training, installed fixtures and Grand Opening. Open within 15 days. Call Mr. Hartley at PACESETTER FASHIONS (214) 937-9876. SEPTICTANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Hand"-made turkey art Fingerpaints and small hands made remarkable turkey pictures to decorate the halls of Fuller Street School last week. In this case, hands were used in more than the usual artistic way. Bodies of the two facing birds actually are prints of small paintedsmeared hands plunked down on paper. Fingers become turkey feather and thumbs become the gobbler's neck. Detail is added with a little colored pencil work here and there. The art is the handicraft of Mrs. Mary Davison's kindergarten class. (Mapje Valley News photo) EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE ... RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Dick Ewing - Owner 726-0088 WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS____ BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 2, 1980 — Page 9 Fuller first graders have 'turkey feast' By Susan Hinckley First graders in the class of Mrs. Claudette Holmburg at Fuller Street School in Nashville learned the meanihg of giving thanks by enacting the original Thanksgiving feast last Monday.^ * Dressed as pilgrims and Indians, the 22 children in the class helped host the noon dinner of turkey and traditional trimmings. • Each child invited a guest generally a parent or grandparent - to share in the meal. The children had a hand in preparation of the meal, also. Earlier, they had baked pumpkin pies for the event. Pilgrim and Indian costumes were fashioned by the students, and early Monday morning the youngsters stuffed celery for ’the relish tray. At 12:45 p.m. sharp, the hosts and guests filed into the gymnasium and took their places at three colorfully decorated banquet tables. A place of honor was given to platters of piping hot turkey which had been prepared by Mrs. Holmberg Teacher Claudette Holmburg adjusts costume for in a roaster in her class student Tony Eye. The youngsters fashioned pilgrim room. Third grade teacher and Indian costumes from construction paper and Dave Doozan did the carving grocery sacks. honors. Other delectable side dishes that rounded out the holiday feast were furnished by parents of the various children; the turkey was purchased by a small donation from each family. Modeling their hand-crafted garb before Monday’s dinner event are Fuller St. first-graders, from left, Charlene Formaz, Jason Burke, Ben Ashley, Kevin Burd and Claudia Andler. 4-H players meet weekly Third grade teacher Dave Doozan lent a hand with the turkey-carving. The bird was prepared in a roaster in Mrs. Holmburg's room, where the children earlier had helped with the pumpkin pies and stuffed celery. Nashville VFW 8260 Auxiliary Penny Supper SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th • CHOP SUEY & FRIED CHICKEN ,• Serving... 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Chairperson ... ALBERT LEWIS Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Call...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 The recently organized 4-H Drama Club, the 4-H Players, will be meeting each Wednesday, beginning December 3, from 4-5 p.m. at the Extension Office, 126 -N. Bostwick, Charlotte. New members 12 years old or older, who are interested in drama, are welcome. No experience is necessary and you need not be a present 4-H member. Ann Harris, who is associated with the Civic Players, will be working with the group on basic acting techniques. A variety of other interesting drama activities may be offered in the future. For further information, contact the Extension Office, 543-2310. Students and guests enjoyed a delicious feast of turkey and traditional trim­ mings served at colorful banquet tables in the gym. (Maple Valley News photos) A DEAL Maple Valley School LUNCH MEHU Wednesday, Dec. 3 Pizza, corn, pickles, fruit jello, milk. Thursday, Dec. 4 Pork gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, peaches, bread & butter sandwich, milk. Friday, Dec. 5 Hog dogs, french fries, baked beans, cheese, ap­ plesauce, milk. Monday, Dec. 8 Hamburgers, french fries, peas, peaches, cookie, milk. Tuesday, Dec. 9 Lasagna, green beans, pears, peanut butter sand­ wich, milk. 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STIHL JlfUlV\nJ ASHVILLE HARDWARE < sroRTiHt J; losN.MainSt ph --------------------------- v “13 Phone 852-0713 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 2, 1980 — Page 10 Maple Valley Sports Schedule BASKETBALL Date Competitor Dec. 5 Due. 9 Doc. 12 Doc. 18 Doc. 19 Jan. 6 Jan. 9 Jan. 13 Jaa.lt Jan. 20 Jan. 23 Jan. 27 Jan. 30 Fab. 3 Feb. 6 Fab. 10 Feb. 13 Feb.17 Feb. 20 Feb. 27 Place Bellevue Charlotte Saranac* Montabella* Corson City* Pennfield Lakeview* Portland* Central Montcalm* Caledonia Vestaburg* Carson City* Saranac* Middleville Montabella* Vestaburg* Lakeview* Lakewood Portland* Central Montcalm* * League Contest Away Home Away Home Away Away Away Home Away Home Home Home Home Away Away Away Home Home Away Home Time Nmn mn 6:00 4:45 6:30 6:30 5:00 5:30 6:30 4:35 6:30 5:00 6:30 4:15 5:30 6:30 4:35 6:30 6:30 5:30 6:30 6:15 5:00 6:30 4:20 5:30 3:20 6:30 6:30 6:30 4:50 6:30 Tuesday night league games will begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday night league games will begin at 6:30 p.m. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Dec. 9 Dec. 10 Dec. 15 Dec. 17 Jan. 8 Jan. 14 Jan. 20 Jan. 26 Jan. 28 Feb. 2 Feb. 10 Feb. 12 Charlotte Portland Bellevue Olivet Olivet Central Montcalm Caledonia Montabella Bellevue Central Montcalm Montabella Portland Home 4:15 Home 5:30 Home 5:30 Home 5:30 Away 5:30 Away 5:30 Home 4:00 Away 5:30 Away 6:00 Home 5:30 Home 5:30 Away 5:30 4:00 3:30 3:20 4:45 Sports Maple Valley boys basketball open season •The boys varsity will open their season Friday, Dec. 5 at Bellevue. J.V. game time will be 6 p.m. The varsity squad com­ bines a junior varsity record of 10 wins and 9 defeats with last year’s returning let­ termen who registered 7 wins and 13 losses. According to Coach Reese, the season goal will be simple — “to make it as tough as possible to be beaten. If we realize our goal, we will win our share of games.” Returning lettermen are John Kent, 6*2” senior for­ ward; Terry Pierce, 57” senior guard’ and Pat Kersjes, 6’5” senior center. Pat is the only returning starter and will be out for an undetermined amount of Donkey basketball, Dec. 4 The Maple Valley Varsity Club win sponsor its Annual Donkey Basketball contest Thursday, Dec. 4at7:30 p.m. in the high school gym. Riding the donkeys are approximately 52 eager varsity club members. The four quarters are 10 minutes 4-H shooting sports clinic at high school long to insure all enough entertainment. time to get bumped, bounced Pre-sale tickets for and toosed to develop a students are $1.25, and soreness that will last for adults, $1.75. At the door, days. students are$1.50and adults, The half-time will feature $2.00. several animal acts. These Get your tickets from any all combined to give an Varsity Club member or at evening of excellent family the High School from Mr. Reese Maple Valley winter athletic passes now on sale A Shooting Sports Clinic will be held on Saturday, The Maple Valley Athletic December 6, between 10 a.m. Department is again offering JR. HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL and 2 p.m. Any 4-H’er, 12 its “LION PASS” for the Jan. 7 Olivet Away 4:30 3:15 years or older interested in upcoming athletic season. Jan. 8 Hastings Home 4:30 archery and-or fire arms is The pass will allow the Jan. 12 St. Phillip Home 4:00 welcomed to attend. holder to attend the following Portland Jan. 13 Away 6:00 4:30 Parents, leaders or potential athletic home contests: Jan. 19 Bellevue Home 4:00 leaders, are also encouraged Ten JV-Varsity Boys Jan. 26 Olivet Home 4:00 to take part. Basketball Games, adult Jan. 28 Portland Home 6:00 The event will be held cost $20, student cost $10; 7 Feb. 5 St. Phillip Away 6:00 4:35 upstairs in the 4-H Building Freshman Portland(TCAA Tour.) Away 10 am 8:30 Basektball Feb. 7 on the fairgrounds in Games, adultcost$7, student Feb. 16 Bellevue Away 4:30 3:20 Charlotte. Those attending should use the north outside VOLLEYBALL entrance (near race track). Jan. 12 Olivet Participants will learn all Away 5:30 4:15 Jan. 19 about choosing the best type Saranac Away 5:30 4:00 Jan. 20 and quality of equipment, as Lakewood (J.V.) Away 6:30 5:15 Jan. 21 Lakeview well as price ranges. In­ Away 5:30 3:20 Jan. 22 dividual attention will be Carson City Away 5:30 3:45 Jan. 26 given. • Vestaburg Away 5:30 3:20 Leonard Eaton, a junior at Jan. 29 Central Montcalm If you have'any questions, Maple Valley High School, Home 5:30 Feb. 2 Montabella contact Connie Green at the has finished in the top four Away 5:30 3:20 Feb. 5 Portland Extension Office,,543-2310. percent of Part I of the 24th Home 5:30 Feb. 9 Annual Michigan Carson City Home 5:30 Feb. 12 Mathematics Prize Com­ Lakeview Home 5:30 Feb. 16 petition. Saranac Home 5:30 Feb. 19 Leonard is the son of Mr. Portland Away 5:30 3:45 and Mrs. Arnold Eaton of Feb. 23 Vestaburg Home 5:30 Face Highway, Nashville. Feb. 24 Hastings (J.V.) Away 7:00 5:45 The final examination in Feb. 26 Central Montcalm Away 5:30 3:45 the competition will be held March 3 Middleville J4ome 5:30 on ■ Wednesday, December March 5 Montabella Home 5:30 10, and Leonard will be among approximately 1,000 Michigan students to par­ WRESTLING ticipate. Dec. 2 Delton Home 6:30 Sharlot A. Sours, math Dec. 6 For all your Pennfield Invit. Away 7 am teacher, has served as the Dec. 8 Lakewood Home 6:30 INSURANCE NEEDS high school supervisor for Jan. 6 Galesburg-Augusta Home 6:30 Maple Valley students See or Call... Jan. 8 Carson City Away 6:30 4:30 competing in the Jan. 10 Maple Valley Invit. TERESA JONES Home 11 am examination. Jan. 15 Portland Home 6:30 The competition is Jan. 22 Lakeview Home 6:30 sponsored by the Michigan Jan. 24 Union City Invit. Away 6:30 am Section of the Mathematical Jan. 27 Olivet Away 6:30 4:45 Association of America and Jan. 29 Montabella Away 6:30 4:15 is designed to foster a wider Feb. 2 Pennfield Away 5: 00 3: 30 interest in mathematics, to Feb. 5 Central Montcal m focus attention on the Away 6: 30 4: 30 Feb. 7 TCAA Tournament necessity for mathematical Away Willnotify training in most professions (Portland) Feb. 11 and trades, and to identify Springport Away 6:30 4:30 Feb. 14 and provide scholarships for Districts capable mathematics 4:00 time with a knee injury. This recurring injury win be one that may sideline him often this year.. Members from last year’s junior varsity are guards Mike Hull, 5*10” junior; Eric Wolff, 5*9” junior and Tim Tobias, 5’11 11” jjunior. Forwards are Jeff Beebe, 6’11” junior; Tom Brooke, 6*0” junior; and Rich Elliston, cost $3.50; 5 Jr. High Boys Basketball Games, adult cost $5, student cost $2.50; 6 Wrestling Matches, adult cost $9, student cost $6; 8 Volleyball Matches, adult cost $9, student cost $6. The winter “LION PASS” will be offered to adults for $16.00 and to students for $9.00. Passes may be pur­ chased in the high school office Al. V. student scores high on math competition TOP HAT TRUMBLE AGENCY - Owners Insurance Vermontville Pk. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 CHIMNEY SWEEPS • Fast • Professional • Dust-Free reasonable rates Evenings & weekends... 852-0911 Galloping Traubadours sell Christmas trees The Galloping Traubadour 4-H Saddle Club met November 18 at Darlene "Hughe’s house. They discussed money making ideas and the State Show. On December 5th, from 5 to 9 p.m. on the Hastings Courthouse lawn, the Club will be selling Christmas trees. Admissions to winter athletics set for season The ticket prices for the 1980-81 season have been set by the Tri-Central Athletic Association, the league in which Maple Valley is a member. They are: Varsity Basketball, $2; | Volleyball, $1.50; Wrestling, $1.50; Freshman Basketball Basketball, $1; Jr. High Basketball, $1. students in the State of Michigan. The 100 winers of the competition will be honored at an awards program to be held at Central Michigan University on Saturday, February 21, with half of the winners receiving college scholarships. These scholarships totaled $12,200 in last year’s competition. The competition funds in­ clude contributions from the Burroughs Corporation, Michigan Bell, the Kuhlman Corporation, and the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Lost in Nashville Black, White & Brown BEAGLE — FEMALE — $10 REWARD 852-0767 6’0” junior. Dominic Morawski, 6*2” junior, and Walter Mauer, 6’3” junior, will be centers. Rounding out the squad is Ross Nichols, a senior guard. This squad will be inexperienced, having only three returning lettermen, but league competition will feature heighth and strength. Vestaburg is favored to win the league with third year varsity men Harry McClellan, a 6’8” center, and Jack Wood, a 6’0” senior guard. Lakeview boasts a pair of all-conference guards in senior Scott Harris and junior Brook Lewis. Both possess excellent outside shooting ability. Central Montcalm will receive help from senior guard Greg Reese and a 6’6” center. The 6’3” Dykhouse twins from Carson City will compliment the play of senior Steve Proctor. Maple Valley, Portland and Montabella round out the league schedule. After Friday’s opener with Bellevue, the Lions will host the Charlotte Orioles on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Game time for this non-league contest will be 6:30 p.m. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE A MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON It 3,RMHVIILEE PM.152NI1 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AfiENCF 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to attend. DAN’S WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREEWATER TESTI! Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan 11 ^RUTH'S YARN SHOP r. N4A,.S3QHVUIELLEEN, SMTlPh. 852-9244 HOURS: Tue & Thur. 9 to Wed. & Sat. 10:30 to 5 [ Homemade Articles and much more! j J �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 2, 1980 — Page 11 From our readers AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF THE THIRD DISTRICT Dear Friends: Before the 97th Congress begins, I want to take a moment to thank the people of the Third District for their support in the recent elec­ tion. I shall never forget the kindness and generosity that were extended to me and my family throughout the campaign. I would also like to extend my best wishes to Jim Gilmore, who has been most gracious in the days following the election. While there were many differences that surfaced between us during the campaign, there were also many areas of agreement and a mutual commitment to solving the problems facing our nation and the communities that make up the Third District. I look forward to working with Jim during the coming years as we continue to address these problems. Our nation continues to face great challenges both at home and abroad. While I enter this second term with a deep sense of the gravity of these problems, I am more convinced than ever that together we can solve any problem we face by creatively utilizing our country’s great resources. I am also convinced that the solutions to the problems we face are not to be found in Washington but. rather in local communities throughout our nation. For this reason, I, as your Representative, will con­ tinue' to seek your input — your ideas and concerns. I hope that all of my con­ stituents, regardless of their party affiliation, will continue to share their thoughts on the many issues that lie before us, and will feel free to contact my office if there is ever any way that I or members of my staff can be of assistance. . Sincerely, Howard Wolpe Member of Congress BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS December 1 - 4-H Christmas Tree Sales begin, Courthouse Lawn, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. December 4 - MAEH Christmas Tea, 1:15 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. December 4- MABC Dairy Breeding Seminar, Sheraton Inn, 1-94 Exit 80, Kalamazoo. December 5 - MABC Dairy Breeding Seminar, Harley Hotel, 4041 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids. December 8 - 4-H Council meeting, 8 p.m., Extension office, Hastings. December 8-9 - Telfarm Check-in, Community Building, Hastings, time as scheduled. December 9-10 - Weed, Seed and Fertilizer School, 9:40 a.m., Long’s Convention Center, Lansing. December 10 - 4-H Horse Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension office, Hastings. December 11 - Fair Board meeting, 8 p.m., Extension office, Hastings. December 13 - Barry County Registered Holstein Breeders annual meeting and banquet, noon, Coats Grove Church. December 15 - Tax Laws and Management for Farmers, 8 p.m., “POD” classrooms, Lakewood High School - Prof. Mike Kelsey, MSU Extension Specialist. December 16 - Barry County DHIA Annual meeting and banquet, noon, Coats Grove church. December 18 - “Swine Production for Profit”, 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m., J.C. Center, Jackson Street, Ionia. SPECIALS Buy a new 1980 Ultra Sonic and get a *600 00 REBATE Buy a new 1980 Grand Prix and get a ’REBATE 5OO00 Wheeler Marine M-66, South of Nashville e PHONE 852-9609 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Daily, Closed Sundays Village pantry By Lana Oster Here’s hoping everyone had a feastful Thanksgiving, but take heart folks, you can LETTER TO THE EDITOR. peel away those added There have been' many pounds after the Christmas articles in the paper about holiday passes. our over paid teachers and It’s almost impossible to administrators in the Maple remain faithful to a diet Valley School system. We when tire tastiest dishes of feel that in order to maintain the season appear on the the high quality educational scene. So, in a valiant effort system that we have, these to keep those calories to a conditions have to be met. minimum, here’s a slimming Recently, we went bowling idea: instead of using with an administrator and whipped cream in your his wife and another couple gelatin mold, whip the at an area bowling alley: gelatin to give it a thicker When we were ready to texture and add pieces of leave, the administrator’s chopped apples and cran­ car had been vandalized by berries to give it that holiday some individuals who ap­ flavor. Because holiday parently aren’t happy with meals are usually heavy, a the way he handles his ad­ whipped gelatin helps ministrative duties. lighten the load. The administrator’s car I’ll bet you’ve got some was not hit upon ac- nifty ideas to make the cidentally. As someone had holiday chores seem easier. spit upon the windows and If so, drop me a line with then knocked the door in. your name to Johnnie’s This is not the first time this Market, Vermontville, by has happened to them. Wednesday afternoon. We’ll It is a sorry situation when try to get as many ideas as our teachers and ad­ we can in the paper each ministrators cannot enjoy an week. Everyone can use a evening away from home for helping hand when it comes fear of these smart alecs. to crafts, recipes and the When our educators have like. Sharing is the name of to put up with such the game. abusement and harassment, Next Week: Find out how they earn every cent of their we keep the pantry warm wages and more. and how you can too, safely. Parents must stand behind the teachers and ad­ ministrators. They are to be respected not scorned. If we don’t neither will our children. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Nickel Nashville EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Wednesday, December 3 - 4-5 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Ex­ tension Office, Charlotte. Saturday, December 6-12 noon, DHIA Annual Dairy Banquet, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. Saturday, December 6 - Anytime between 10 a.m, and 2 p.m. 4-H Shooting Sports Clinic. Upstairs in 4-H Building — use north outside entrance — Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, December 8 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Jr. Livestock Association meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, December 8 -12-3:00 p.m. (NOTE DATE & TIME CHANGE) Eaton Extension Homemakers Council meeting, Christmas program and potluck luncheon, at Mrs. Elmer Conley’s, 1649 E. Clinton Trail, Charlotte. Wednesday, December 10 - 4-5 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Ex­ tension Office, Charlotte. Thursday, December 11-8 p.m. Field Corn Tillage meeting, Vo-ag room, Charlotte High School. Open to all. Clean your chimney the easy way. No more expensive brushes! Flexible Polymer disks and rods scrape the sides of liner clean, without scratching. Cost example: 20 ft. of rods *22.25 8x8 disc 3.40. total “MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS” (517)852-1900 South side of Nashville on M-66. TO VISIT OUR Jim Bryans named scout of the month 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 Nashville’s Boy Scout Troop 177 is proud to an­ nounce that Jim R. Bryans Jr. is the October “Scout of the Month.” Jim was selected because of his progress in the troop and his honesty with himself. Som of Jim’s merit badges include basketry, wilderness survival, and pioneering. Jim is in patrol three. Jim’s hobbies are football, basketball, and collecting stamps, coins, and comic books. He is the son of James R. and June Byrans of S. Morgan Rd. Nashville. Jim’s father is on the scout committee and is the troop’s new award chairman. Mr. Byrans is very willing to help with additional projects too. (photo supplied) PHOTO COPIES of those old keepsakes. Enlargements, oil painting, restorations. Multiple mats for your family tree display. Reasonable rates. BillRichards Studio. 250 S. Main, Vermontville. 726-1340. Closed Monday. Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Choose from our selection of.. □ WEDDING INVITATIONS □ WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT □ THANK-YOU CARDS □ RECEPTION CARDS □ □ □ □ 25.65 NAPKINS WEDDING MATCHES ACCESSORIES ATTENDANTS GIFTS SAMPLE BOOKS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OVERNIGHT FOR YOUR SELECTION AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. PHONE 945--9554 (Area Code 616) �The Maple Volley News, Noshville, Tuesday, December 2, 1980 — Page 12 were doinq our to save you food dollars! ROUND STEAK HOLLY FARMS PICK OF CHIX 99 CHICKEN U.S.D.A. BONELESS RUMP ROAST OR SIRLOIN TIP ROAST U.S.D.A. 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From Santa's mailbo Santa Claus reports that lie’s already getting a lot of letters in his mailbox on Main St. “It’s so good to hear from so many of my young friends,” Santa said. “They write such nice letters. And I even got a pretty Christmas card from Matthew Mace. One little girl really did write that she would like two front teeth for Christmas. There’s a shortage of front teeth in toyland this year, so I’ll be bringing her something else she will be sure to like,” said the jolly ole elf as he winked and grinned with delight. Santa said he would share some of his letters with Maple Valley News readers: local youngsters mail letters to Santa Dear Santa, My name is Jennifer and I am 9 years old. I have been very good this year. For Christmas I would like a soccor ball, camera, records, .simon, football game and water skis. Thank you Santa. Jennifer Thornton Last week's wintery weather was an ideal time for writing letters to the jolly old resident of the North Pole. A mailbox to receive correspondence for Santa Claus has been installed near his local headquarters in Nashville's Central Park. Seen mailing his letter to Santa last Wednesday afternoon was Matthew Mace, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Mace of Nashville. Awaiting their turns are Brandi Thornton, left, and Becky Sue Corkwell, at right. The two girls are cousins, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thornton of rural Assyria and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Corkwell of Nashville. Again this year, Santa has consented to share letters received in his Nashville mailbox with Maple Valley News readers. Several will be published each week. Dear Santa, My name is Kim. For Christmas I would like you to bring me some toys. I would like a nurse kit, Gilligan Island Floating Set, Fuzzy Pumper Barber Shop, GAF Viewmaster. Thank you. I love you. Kimmie (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Picture of your kids with Santa! (8 yrs. old and under) Merry Christmas Santa Claus, We like the toys you bring us, Santa Claus you are very polite. Santa Claus I love you. Santa Claus you are coming to town. You have a great mother. I want to sing to you. Please bring me some toys. I will leave you some milk and cookies. I am five years old. LOVE Becky Corkwell Dear Santa Clause, I want a teddy bear, I would also like a radio. I would like a strawberry shortcake doll and a vest I want rollerskates. P.S. My family would like to send my mother and father to Florida from Renee, Randy, Scott. -from April Sears I would also like my 2 front teeth. Dear Santa, My name is Holly. I am 4 yrs. old. My Mom is writing this for me. I have been good most of the time. Would you please bring me: 1. Dolly Pops, 2. Jump the Skunk, 3. Loc Blocks. I love you. Thanks, Holly Give Rudolph a kiss from me please. Dear Santa, My name is Chuckie. My Mom is writing this because I can’t write yet. I have been a pretty good boy. I love you, Santa. I would like to tell you what I want for xmas: 1. Jeep or motorcycle, 2. 4x4 stamper, 3. Jump its a Skunk. I can’t think right now. I know you know what I want. Love Chuckie Give Rudolph a kiss for me please. Saturday, Dec. 13 9:00 to Noon Eaton Federal Savings (one picture per child.) Must be accompanied by parent. Sponsored by Nashville Chamber Dear Santa, My name is. Heather. I am 8 yrs. old. I would like you to bring me something that you know I always wanted for a long time. I am writing this because I want you to know what I want for Xmas. l.Pigs Are Popping 2. Fresh and Fancy 3. Sparkle Candy 4. A new dress 5. Quick Jump It’s a Skunk 6. PJ’s. I Love you Santa. Love Heather Have a nice trip and give Rudloph a kiss for me. Dear Santa, My name is Brandi and I am 5 years old, and I go to Nursery School. For Christmas I would like: Don’t Miss the Boat, Rubiks Cube, Simon, Chew Suzy Chew and records^ I will leave milk and cookies for you and sugar for your reindeer. Thank you Santa. Brandi Thornton Dear Santa, I want a Switzerland Doll and a doll coach and a Dorci Doll and a Bye-Lo Baby. From Michelle Dear Santa, I love you. For Christmas I would like “Snoopy Soft House,” doll stroller, Strawberry Shortcake Bake Shop, doll furniture, and Mickey Mouse phone I will leave you a snack. Please don’t forget to leave something for my baby sister, Emilie. Love Leslie Gould Lisa Johnson wrote that she wants Super Simon, Puzzels, cloths, Matrix, Numbers Up, Doll House, Candy Cane, lip gloss, stick pin in a star or my name. It's here! Annual Christmas Coloring Contest K Xx? Color any or all of the drawings in this issue,, then takO them to the stores indicated. * WIN Gift Certificates for your Christmas & Shopping — turn To page 8 Have a Very Merry Christinas! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 9, 1980 — Page 2 . Nashville News A telegram from her family living in Italy brought good news Wednesday to Mrs. Homer (Tecla) Snow of Nashville. After 10 days of trying to contact relatives there and worrying about their status following Italy’s devastating November 23 earthquake, Tecla was relieved to read this message: “We are safe. Do not worry.” An Italian native who has been in the USA some 35 years, Mrs. Snow has relatives living near the cities of Naples and Salerno, two points bordering the area hardest hit by the quake which killed thousands. The Snows first learned of the tragedy while en route to Hopewell, Virginia, for a Thanksgiving week visit with Tecla’s cousin, Mrs. Lydia Bufflo and family. She, like Mrs. Snow, came to America as a “war bride” during World War II. The Snow family, including son Randy of Nashville and daughter, Barbara of Lansing, arrived at the Bufflo home Monday before Thanksgiving. They began immediate attempts to phone relatives in Italy. The calls never got through, and in 10 days of subsequent trys both Mrs. Snow and Mrs. Bufflo were unsuccessful in efforts to reach their Italian relatives. The Snows returned to Nashville Sun­ day, still not knowing if their family members in Italy were safe. Finally, the welcome telegram arrived Wednesday. Tecla immediately phoned Mrs. Bufflo to relay the good news and learned that she also had received a similar telegram. The messages contained no clue as to whether or not the relatives had lost any property in the quake. Congratulations to Patrick and Karen (Christopher) Powers of Nashville on the arrival of their son, born December 1 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The young man, who tipped the scales at 7 lbs. 10 ozs., has been named Thomas Glenn in honor of two of his great­ grandfathers, both local residents. They are Thomas Powers and Glenn White. The new arrival’s proud grandparents are Lee and Thelma Christopher on the maternal side and Jim and Elaine Powers, on the paternal. The baby has several great-grandparents. In addition to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn White and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Powers, he is blessed with a maternal great-gtandmother, Mrs. Bertha Pline of Portland, Michigan, and two other sets of maternal great­ grandparents: Kenneth and Muriel Christopher of Flushing, Mich, and" Glen and Ethel MacNeven of Palo. Arriving on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, was a 9 lb. baby boy, born to Steven^ and Debbie Graham of Nashville. The new arrival has been named Shawn Michael, and he was welcomed home by his older brother, Derek, 2%. Proud grandparent^ are Mr. and Dear friends, When a death occurs: 1. Call your funeral director and clergyman. 2. Advise relatives, friends and neighbors. 3. Care for those most seriously affected. 4. Decide place of service; date and hour. 5. Decide type and place ofburial. 6. Obituary notice to newspapers. 7. Selectpallbearers. 8. Arrange transportation, flowers and music. 9. Appoint host or hostess. 10. Arrange to have home cleaned and aired, and food prepared. 11. Save all cards and floral notes. 'Voat' FUNEtyU DIRECTORS I FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School .. 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 P.M. Worship ... 7 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 a.m. UHITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville REV. LEONARD PUTNAM REV. J. G. BOOMER VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 301 Fuller St., Nashville .. RICHARD WADSWORTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School .-.. 10:30 a.m. Church Service. .11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sun. A.M. Worship. 9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 CHURCH OF THE HAZARENE a.m. Sunday School TO a.m. Sunday: Sunday: a.m. A.M. A.M. Worship Worship ..11 .11 a.m. p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. p.m. Wednesday Evening Wednesday Bible Study & Worship................ 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. REV. Sunday School . 9:45 Sunday: A.M. Worship 10:45 P.M. Youth Service 6 P.M. Worship ... 7 Harold (Judy) Pufpaff and family, all of Nashville, were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests ofJudy’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Van Nocker of near Lacey. Adrien Pufpaffs 100-yearold relative was featured in a recent story written by Virginia Gust for the Battle Creek Enquirer and News. The centenarian is Ossee Talmage, known simply as OC, who resides in a rural area outside of Battle Creek. Talmage is a first-cousinonce removed ta Adrien, whose maternal grandfather was a brother to OC’s father. (More simply, Adrien’s mother was a first cousin to Talmage). According to the Gust story, Talmage was born and raised in a log cabin in Newton Township. He is a retired farmer and also “cut wood for part of his living, grew vegetables,, sold corn borers to fishermen and made baseball bats,” wrote Gust. OC is a descendant of a poineer family that first settled in Calhoun County in 1843, and he told Gust of the wildlife pets he had while living the first 13 years of his life “in a log cabin that stood at the edge of a woods.” In later years,. Talmage manufactured baseball bats from ashwood in a workshop at his home. In addition, he maintained a large garden and huge corn patch. “Talmage loves to fish, and one of his favorite meals is fried bluegills,” noted Gust. Talmage’s advice for reaching a healthy, happy century mark is, according to the story, “Keep busy. If you keep working, you’ll stay out of trouble and you’ll never go hungry.” OC celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday, November 29. The Adrien Pufpaffs last visited Talmage two years ago, and they hope to get back to see him again soon. Mrs, Gloria Goodner and family of Nashville hosted a post-Thanksgiving family dinner on Saturday following the holiday. Present for the event at the Goodner home were Jim and Linda Elliston and son, Chad, of Hastings; Sam Elliston and daughters, Pat and Pam, of Chesterton, Indiana; Bud Elliston of Nashville; David and Rosalie Murphy, local, and their family: Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Murphy and daughter, Kathryn, of Grand Ledge, Les Murphy of East Lansing, and Cinda of Lansing; and Quentin Ward of Nashville. Thanksgiving Day guests of the David Murphy family of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hinckley, local, and Quentin Ward of Nash­ ville. Home from college for the holiday were the Murphy children: Cinda of Lansing and Les of East Lansing. Evening visitors at the Murphy home were Jeff and Rae Murphy and daughter, Kathryn, of Grand Ledge. The Jeff Murphys were dinner guests of her parents, the Roger Hoseys of rural Nashville. Nashville’s Fire Chief Doug Yarger has offered some valuable pointers to help, our community residents enjoy a happy, fire safe holiday season. Fire losses during the holiday season are especially heartrending. Most residential fires that occur during the holidays are preventable. Chief Yarger’s checklist of fire safety hints from the Underwriters Laboratories appear elsewhere in this issue of the News. The Teen Choir of the Nashville Baptist Church will present a holiday cantata, “Home for Christmas,” at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 14. Condolences are extended to the family of Grover Welker, who passed away Wednesday at age 86. He had been a farmer in Maple Grove Township for many years, and had lived in the village of Nashville after retiring. Since 1975 he had resided in Delton with a daughter. His wife, the former Grace Hecker, passed away in October. (Incidentally, she was one of the 1911 students pictured in the Moore School photo in the NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID 304 Phillips St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 a.m. P.M. Service...... 7 p.m. Wed. Service..... 7 p.m. 203 N. State, Nashville PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI November 25th Memories.) Grover is survived by two sons, three daughters, a sister and several grand­ children. Services were held Saturday at Vogt’s. Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr. and Mrs,. Vico (Azalia )Spidel of Nashville were their daughter and her husband, Very! and Bill Carroll of Battle Creek. Mrs. Spidel was taken ill Saturday after the holiday and rushed to Pennock Hospital by ambulance. However, she was able to return home Monday in time to celebrate her 64th wedding anniversary Wednesday, December 3. Vico and Azalia were married near Alma and have resided in the Nashville area since 1932. Mrs. Ruby Ball of Nash­ ville was a Thanksgiving Day guest of her son and family,' Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ball and children of Nash­ ville. Also present for the qccasion was Ruby’s daughter, Mrs. Sandra Hunt, and children of Holt. Mrs. Hilda Bass of Nash­ ville was a Thanksgiving weekend guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Ollie Hackney of Garden City, Michigan. Mrs. M. Dewey (Mary) Castlelein, Jr., of Nashville is happy to report that she a became great­ grandmother for the first time on November 25. An 8 lb. 4 oz. baby boy was bom to Sherry and Ronald Cash, Jr. of Grand Rapids. The new mother is Mary’s grand­ daughter, the daughter of Mary’s daughter and son-in­ law, Janet and Don Hoekstra of Grand Rapids. The new* arrival has been named Ronald Cash III. Thanksgiving Day guests • NOTICE • NASHVILLE RESIDENTS Deadline for filling nominating petitions for 3 two-year terms on the Nashville Village Council will be.. . Tuesday, December 16,1980 ...at 4:00 P.M. Petitions must be filed with the Nashville Village Clerk. Nomination Petitions are available at the Vil­ lage Clerk's Office. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, NASHVILLE VILLAGE CLERK AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES a.m. A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. p.m .Sunday School .. 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship p.m. Sunday........... 6 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville Mrs. Wallace (Elinore) Graham of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs Joseph Sumption ofy near, Olivet. Congratulations to all. A Christmas cantata, “The Beginning of Christmas,” will be presented by the Nashville United Methodist Church choir at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 14, at the church. The public is cor­ dially invited to attend the event. Refreshments served later. Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Jan) Barnhart of Nashville are pleased to announce the arrival of their grandson, born November 17 at Lawton, Oklahoma. Proud new parents are Ralph and Ruth (Barnhart) Simonds. The baby, who made his debut at 3:21 a.m., weighed in at 7 lbs., 13 ozs. He has been named Ralph William, Jr. Thanksgiving weekend guests of Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville were her brother, Bruce Quayle, and his son, Rodney, of Columbus, Ohio.,' The Quayles arrived Thanksgiving Day and stayed until Sunday. Friday morning, Mrs. Ramsey’s son Glenn of Dowling joined his mother and her visitors for breakfast at a Nashville restaurant. Saturday evening, Mrs. Ramsey and her company were dinner guests of her daughter and family, Doris and Cleo Jacobs of Algonquin Lake. Mrs; William (Isabelle) Dean of Nashville recently received word that a doll she had entered in a Hastings Christmas competition had won honorable mention. The decorated dolls dressed in their * original design costumes will become memorable Christmas gifts for many underprivileged children in the area. Mrs. Dean’s exquisite entry was dubbed The Snow Queen, complete with sash and white satin gown. Isabelle reports that one elegant doll entered in the contest even sported a miniature mink The entries were on display at the Great Lake Federal Savings & Loan office in Hastings. The Nashville Baptist Church is sponsoring a churchwide roller skating party Tuesday, December 9, at Adams Roller Rink in Charlotte. Hours of the event are from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Pufpaff and Mr. and Mrs. By Susan Hinckley FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road ('A mile East of M-66,5 miles south of Nashville) 110 S.' Main, Vermontville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Church School. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 a.m. Church Worship . 11 a.m. P.M. Service....... 7 p.m. (Nursery Care Available) PASTOR MARVIN POTTER Fellowship Time After THE SOUTH KALAMO Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School .. 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 Evening Worship .7 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. Welcomes you to all of its services: Sunday School .. 10 a.m. A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... Special Prayer for your needs �fS J? J*t &l J*t fej ^ ntjl JQ cs Sis ss* * l h ssiS *lhS3 *lh S3 k?»** »\S »\ » SiS s SsS IS IS Mit s? s? '<fcS| tty.frt y .f rt ^Jy Host 0! taur taur liters •PPtir ^<»SlU« W j*uin^ Sr “MH ?-> fir; * E*k“ SMfaita • ■■ * * ss Mary Mary’s’s ™ a ^tieintai ’ tayiMMuw WiieliiiDxlte i Gntdfiapids. Tie Tier MJ’ ml to beat in of Mr. and Mrs. M. Dewey Castelein, Jr., were her son and his wife, Dick and Joan McCallum of Califon, New Jersey, and daughter Mrs. Mildred Gould and children of Hastings. The McCallums spent Thanksgiving weekend in Lansing with her parents. The Casteleins also had several post-holiday visitors. Friday afternoon callers were Mrs. Janet Hoekstra and daughter, Kristi, of Grand Rapids. Sunday, Mrs. Mildred Gould and three children of Hastings were present for dinner to celebrate the 16th birthday of Rona Gould. Because of inclement weather last Tuesday, the Nashville Garden Club gathered at the Community House of the United Methodist Church. The Christmas meeting had been scheduled to take place at the home of Mrs. Flossie Richards of Hastings. A potluck dinner and gift ex­ change were enjoyed. New officers for the club’s up­ coming new year have been elected. They are Irene Bloom, president; Mary Townsend, vice-president; Evelyn Mason, recording secretary; Hilda Bass, corresponding secretary; and Clarie Tobias, treasurer. The Garden Club does not meet through the winter months; the next regular meeting of the organization is set for April 1981. When God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday after Thanksgiving for their weekly weigh-in at the Nash­ ville Baptist Church, two ladies tied for top honors. They are Claudia Finkler of Nashville and Susan Brownell of Battle Creek. Both had lost four pounds during the holiday week. In addition to the title, each was awarded a special gift which had been offered as an added rdiWM ik Itafegmug Dry jb incentive to lose weight over Thanksgiving. Ken and Debby Burkett of Bellevue will host a 7 p.m. Saturday, December 13, Christmas party for bus workers of the Nashville Baptist Church. The Senior High Sunday School Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church is planning a December 19-20 “Overniter” at the church. Starting at 6 p.m. Friday, the youngsters will go Christmas caroling at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Later, the group will return to the church for games and movies that will, last until Saturday morning. Saturday evening, the Junior High Dept, will hold a 6:30 p.m. Christmas party at the church. The annual Sunday School Christmas program at the Nashville Baptist Church is set for 7 p.m. Sunday, December 21. Immediately after church services Sunday morning, December 14, the Junior High Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church will depart for a roller skating party at Skateland in Battle Creek. Three interior walls of Nashville’s recently renovated Community Center (old Waterworks Building) in Putnam Park now bear historic murals of the park area, painted under the direction of local artist Dale Ann Morawski. Now, Village President Harold Christiansen hopes to fill the one remaining wall with photos of past Nashville presidents. He has enlisted our help in securing pictures of these people. Not much hope is held out in locating photographs of the very earliest of these officials (the first, Lemuel Smith, took office in 1869) but Christiansen wants to find as many as possible for the display. According to our count, there have been 52 different people holding the office of Nashville president (some had multiple terms). They are, in order of ser­ vice: Lemuel Smith, D. C. Griffith, George A. Truman, Calvin Ainsworth, Elihu Chipman, William Killen, W. H. Young, Emory Parady, William Boston, John B. Marshall, H. A. Barber, Charles W. Smith, B. B. Downing, Hiram R. Dickenson, Lewis E. Lentz, (Across from the Nashville Post Office) JAN IS BACK Everything is back to normal — OPEN MONDAYS — Poinsettias S NOW! Get your Christmas orders in early... ... are here • Planters • Corsages • Silk Flowers • Fresh Arrangements We have a new selection ofjewelry in ...to fill your Christmas gift list. Nashville FLOWERS & GIFTS 233 N. Main St., Nashville 852-9797 Leroy Weaver, Richard Townsend, -John John Bell, Cassius L. Glasgow, Henry C. Zuschnitt, C. A. Hough, Walter S. Powers, William Liebhauser, Charles M. Putnam, Von W. Furniss, Francis F. Shilling, Ray C. Townsend, Len W. Feighner, George C. Deane, Seth I Zemer, Menno Wenger, Edwin C. Kraft, Elmer B. Greenfield, Dr. Stewart Lofhdahl, Lynn C. Lorbeck, Lionel G. Cole, Amon E. Dull, Earl D. Olmstead, Adolph Douse, Jr.; Bruce Randall, Cecil Barrett, Gale Keihl, Jack P. Green, Thomas Maker, Vern J. McPeck, Gaylord Gray, Fred R. Glidden, Gladys Miller, Ira James Rizor, Ben Kenyon, George T. Frith and, of course, Harold Christiansen. If you see your name or the name of a friend or relative on this list and can furnish a suitable photo, please contact Village Hall. A Sunday, November 23, party at the Nashville Community Center served as a dual birthday surprise for two local people who each thought the event was for the other. The honorees who were each surprised upon their arrival were Mrs. Rick (Cathy) Vessechia and Fred Harkness. An evening of bluegrass and gospel music was enjoyed by the large number of guests present. Attending were: Rick Vessecchia, Ron and Joan Tutt and daughter, Sharon Beech, Bud Furlong, Dennis Redman, Arthur Drake, Judy Swan, Gloria Johncock, Laurene Thompson, Ken and Dorothy Priddy, Steve and Sandy Priddy and children; Lowell and Joan McMillon and children; Larry and Suzy Corkwell and daughters; Mo and Debbie Morawski; Larry and Sherry Eberly and children; Steven and Joan Knight and children, all of Nashville; Dick and Martha Van Engen and son Randy; Jerry Fager; and Wally and Jane Poole and children, all of Hastings; and Betty Willetts of Lake Odessa. The bir­ thdays observed were November 27th for Cathy and November 28th for Fred. Mrs. Maggie Histead, a former Nashville resident now of Thornapple Lake, celebrated her 85th birthday Friday, December 5. She now lives with her daughter, Mrs. Violet Lewis at Sundago Park. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz, all of Nashville, attended a 50th wedding anniversary celebration Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Verne Wenger of Alto. The event was held at the Peace Memorial Church near Middleville. Mrs. Edna Gibbons of Nashville spent Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Battle Creek with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Norma Gibbons. They had Thanksgiving dinner with Edna’s granddaughter, Mrs. Patricia Merritt of Marshall. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hoaglin and sons Mike and Jamie of Homer; George Moore of Marshall and Heidi Moore of Mattawan. While Edna was in Battle Creek, the family also celebrated the 14th birthday of her great­ grandson, Jimmy Merritt, who was 14 on November 30th. Present for the celebration were Mrs. Patricia Merritt and Jen­ nifer of Marshall; Mrs. Norma Gibbons of Battle Creek; George Moore of Marshall and Heidi Moore of The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, December 9. 1980 — Page3 Mattawan. Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville was in Lansing over Thanksgiving weekend to visit several relatives there. Mrs. Ted (Claudette) Myers of Charlotte was a Friday visitor of her mother, Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville. Mrs. Zelpha Wolever and her brother, Clifford Brooks, both of Nashville returned last week from a threeweeks journey to California to visit friends and relatives there. They drove West by themselves (Clifford recently celebrated his 86th birthday)] In California, they stayed with relatives at Mapa and Visalia. Dick Bogart of Nashville underwent surgery last Tuesday at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. He is recovering well and expects to be home by the time this appears in print. Please cheer him with a card or call. Mrs. Margaret Sackett of Nashville is in Ingham Medical Center in Lansing after a Thanksgiving Day fall at the home of her neice, Mrs. Donald (Virginia) Randolph of Lansing. Mrs. Sackett was spending the holiday weekend with the Randolphs when the mishap occured. She sustained a broken hip in addition to a leg fracture. Mrs. Sackett is reported doing well after surgery to pin the hip. Her son, Harry Fowler of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, arrived in Lansing Thursday to be with his mother. Please remember to cheer her with a card or letter. The address of Ingham Medical Center is 401 Greenlawn, Lansing, 48910. Lewis-Friddle united On Friday evening, Nov. 14 Margaret Leah Lewis and Paul Lee Friddle were united in marriage at Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville. The bride escorted by her father wore a white wedding dress trimmed with lace at the neck and hem; She carried a bouquet of mums. Gloria Selby served as maid of honor. Melanie Hasse, cousin of the bride, served as bridesmaid. Don Harp served as best man. The bride's brother Ernie Lewis served as groomsman. The reception was held in the church basement. The cake was made and donated by Mrs. David Selby. The couple will make their home in Charlotte. FREE CANDY DEMONSTRATION THURSDAY, DEC. 11... 10:00 A.M. CURTIS CRAFT CENTER of Nashville at... Come see and taste the lucious candies you can make with Nestle's Melting Chocolate in plastic molds. Demonstrated by ... Marti’s of Clarksville Magic �Th* Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, December 9,1980 — Page4 Memories of the past By Susan Hi A look at Christmas shopping some 50 years ago (Author’s note: Throughout December we would like to share memories of Nashville’s Christmases Past. Readers’ help in locating old photos and recounting personal recollections will be needed. If you have thoughts about early local Yuletides to share, please call us. This week, we present ad­ vertising excerpts from a 50year-old Nashville News that show our village merchants always have been ready to help solve the Christmas shopper’s annual dilemma.) + + + December 18, 1930... “Nashville stores without exception are at­ tractively arranged for the holiday trade, and are caring for same in an expeditious manner. The windows are unusually attractive and the wares are well displayed, the merchandise priced to sell and a bargain for the money, and the trade brisk.” + + + Christmas Trees. Large stock of the finest Christmas trees we have ever had. 3 to 8 feet high. 50 cents, up. Specials for the holidays: mince meat, 2 pkgs., 23 cents; pumpkin, 2 cans 25 cents; quart jar apple butter, 25 cents; pink salmon, can 15 cents; fruits for salads, per can, 27 cents. Full line of fruits and vegetables. We deliver. Frank Caley. give you a good list to select from if you will call. C. L. Glasgow (Hardware). + + + Slippers make fine gifts. Every member of the family can and does use slippers. That’s why they make such excellent gifts, particularly if you make selection from an all-embracing stock, featuring every style, every leather and every color or color combination. Nice line of Christmas candies, nuts and fruits. E. C. Kraft, Groceries and Footwear. +' + + Our large display of suitable and practical gifts, the largest and most varied in Nashville, has been bought and priced with the main idea of being in service to our friends in helping them stretch their dollar further than it was ever stretched before. We are quite familiar with the average buyer’s financial problem. Save with Safety at Von W. Furniss (Drug store). + + + Santa Claus will be at Kane’s Drug Store all Saturday afternoon and evening. He wants to see every little boy and girl to give them their present and shake hands. Don’t disap­ and point the kids, remember, we have the nicest assortment of gifts for old and young, with courteous and prompt attention. Store open every evening. + + + Merrie Christmas to all The Postoffice Pharmacy, our friends going about the E. L. Kane. house with a candle. Well, -I+ + that was all right years and Christmas Furniture years ago, but now it would Savings. The Gift That Lasts be called back number and for Years to Come. Lovely possibly stingy. Well, it pays velour suite, davenport and to be economically careful chair $72. With two chairs, and one way, and a wise $96. Substantial card tables, way, to accomplish this is to $1.25. Free Gift...This buy worthwhile goods, and coupon is good for one 75 Cent this is true at Christmas. Victor Record with' any Don’t invest your money in purchase of $3. C. T. Hess & trinkets and gewgaws that Son (Furniture Store). last only a few days, for this + + + is WASTE. Buy dependable Your Christmas gift presents, that are useful as problems can be solved at well as ornamental. I will this store! If you want to see 4 Carol of Christmas” A Christmas Cantata presented by the ... Vermontville Congregational Church Choir December 14th... 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE INVITED 11 Christmas... BAZAAR & BAKE SALE at... Carl’s Supermarket IN NASHVILLE Saturday, December 13th 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by Vermontville Congregational Church I a man smile, just hand him a nice new silk tie for a gift. Large assortment, all colors, 25 cents to 98 cents. For ladies...silk bloomers, fine knit, all colors, extra value, regular sizes priced at 98 cents. Slippers for all, 69 cents to 98 cents. Boxed gifts; don’t fail to look these over. When it’s hard to decide, you can always find a pretty and practical gift in the boxed assortment. All prices. W. H. Kleinhans. (Dry Goods and Shoes.) + + + HERMAN A. MAURER VON W. FURNISS Dry Goods and Shoes Drugs, Jewelry and Wall Paper 4- The Store with the Christmas Spirit. It’s an art to select the right gift. Every article you will choose from our selection will reflect your good taste and judgement. Here you have a store full of merchandise to fill your every gift need, such as hand bags, umbrellas, gloves, handkerchiefs, scarfs, fancy linen and turkish towels, hosiery and several other accessories all in the latest fashions and in a wide variety. E. a. Hanneman Store. (Drj Goods.) + Nashville's 1930 Christmas shoppers welcomed the opportunity to buy locally and avoid wintery travel on uncertain roads, exemplified in this scene looking northeast near the former Dixie (later Mobilgas) Service Station on South Main. Some folks rode trains out of town to shop, but most buyers’ needs were met by a wide range of goods stocked by local merchants. (Old railroad water tower is in background.) rag oo Drew Shoes for Ladies and Misses Exclusive Agency Kabo Corsets We Guarantee Satisfaction or Money Back -44-4-4- Christmas Presents. Big Yank shirts, 75 cents; Heavy bib overalls, 95 cents; Men’s heavy sports coats, $1.47; Misses’ wool berets, 50 cents; Misses’ new wool hose, 50 cents. Herman A. Maurer. 4-4-4- The Ideal White Light for the Home without Elec­ tricity. Nothing will add more to the joy and comfort of living in the home where oil is used for lighting than this wonderful new Instant­ Light Aladdin kerosene mantle lamp. Gives a flood of pure white light equal to 10 ordinary lamps and next to sunlight in quality. Highly efficient, lasts a lifetime. Odorless, noiseless, smokeless and troubless children run it. Absolutely safe. Bera & Sons Hardware. SO + 4- Nashville, Mich. Nashville, Mich. Trade cards showed speciality lines carried by early Nashville merchants. Many local businesses were holiday advertisers in The Nashville News. Though the Depression put a crimp on spending in the 30's, most local enterprises sur­ vived. Maurer’s store occupied the north portion of what now is Kelley's; Furniss' was a forerummer of the present-day Mace Pharmacy. It matters not what you want, the prices are down. We have almost anything, sleds, skis, wagons, watches, clocks, dishes in every line, radios, stoves, wash boilers, 4- someone happy, or buy two where you only intended buying one. Toys go at your price - see window. Buy a high quality for less money It Pays. Seth I Zemer. In celebration of Christ­ 7:00 p.m. the choir of Ver­ with an “old-fashioned” pre­ mas, Vermontville Bible montville Bible Church will Christmas prayer meeting Church has planned four re-tell the Old,1. Old; on Tuesday evening, the 23rd with at 7:30 p.m. special events. Last Sunday Christmas Story the Choraliares of the Grand Psalms, and hymns and Vermontville Bible Church Rapids School of the Bible spiritual songs. is located at 250 N. Main in and Music took charge of the Then, Sunday evening, Vermontville. Pastor and evening service. The thirty Dec. 21st, at 7 p.m. the Mrs. Boger join with the voice choir highlighted the children and youth of the congregation in extending a evening of music with vocal Sunday School with songs, cordial invitation to the and instrumental solos, skits, and recitations will public to attend all services duets, quartet and group present the “Symbols of and in wishing each one of numbers. Christmas.” The Christmas you a “Blessed Christmas This Sunday, Dec. 14th, atspecials will be summarized and a Happy New Year.” 4-H family roller skating night 4- Gifts...Down Went Prices! clothes racks, wringers, lanterns, waterless cookers, ovens, sad irons, etc. It matters not what you want, if in hardware or dishes I have it for less money. Make Christmas at Vermontville Bible Church The December 4-H Family For the Youngest up to the Roller Skating will be held on Oldest. Salted peanuts, 1 lb. Thursday, December 18, 15 cents; 5 lb. box from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Ac­ chocolates, $1; Tinker toys, tivities take place at Adams’ 69 cents; wagons, $1; Roller Skating Center, Christmas tree 8-bulb light located at 1069 Lansing Rd., set, $1; children’s dolls, 10 Charlotte. All 4-H families cents to $1; men’s rayon and friends are invited to hose, 25 cents-pair; ladies’ enjoy the evening of fun. For garter and handkerchief more information on family sets, 25 to 50 cents; Rose roller skating, contact the glass dishes, 25 to 50 cents; Eaton County Cooperative perfume, 10 to 25 cents. Extension Service, at 543­ Beedle Bros. 5 and 10 cent to 2310. $1 Store. 4- Guaranteed Rexall Remedies Wall Paper Below all Competition Watches, all Grades, Sold on Installments 4- Christmas Candies. Chocolate Drops, Cut Rock, and 100 percent Filled Candy, all 18 cents lb.; Brown Taffee, 2 lbs. 25 cents. We take orders for Special Ice Cream for your Christmas dinner. Ice Cream Cakes. Star Ice Cream. Order early. Chas. Diamante Fruit Store. + Edison Phonographs, the Greatest Home Entertainer Meet Your Friends at Maurer’s Phone 945-9554 for Action Want-Ad! Nashville VFW 8260 ★ DANCE ★ SATURDAY. DECEMBER 13 Music by... “THE FOUR GUYS” 9:30 P.Mrto 1:30 A.M. Food in Kitchen •Members & Guests Got your New Year's Reservations! A full evening of... ENTERTAINMENT including... $2400Coup/e Chicken Basket *1300 Single Reservations for MEMBERS ONLY 'til December 4 After December 4 ... MEMBERS A GUESTS ..TIMBER WOLF” �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. December 9,1980 — Page 5 Old-fashioned Christmas relived at Chariton Park “An Old Fashioned People with horse-drawn items will be offered for sale Christmas” will be sleighs are encouraged to in the museum gift shop. celebrated at Charlton Park attend and add to the charm A visit to Charlton Park this Saturday y and Sunday, y, and nostalgia of the village. this weekend will offer older December 13 and 14, from 1 Children are welcome to folks a chance to recall the until 4 p.m. bring their sleds and skiers Yule season as it used to be The reconstructed can enjoy a trek through the and youngsters a glimpse of nineteenth century village park. Christmases past. will be bedecked with Ornaments, stocking “It’s our way of saying Christmas greenery and staffers, books and other Merry Christmas to the trees will be decorated in the museum, Bristol Inn, Village Church and schoolhouse. Sugar cookies will brown in the oven of the old wood stove in the Bristol Inn’s By Lana Oster (2) Be sure you place a kitchen Bayberry candles screen in front of your open will be hand-dipped in the Wood stoves — that’s how fireplace and keep piles of museum where punch and many of us are keeping newspapers and wood away cookies will also be served. warm these days. Not only is from the general area. Rev. Edward Rhoades of it economical, but it offers a (3) Remember, do not Nashville will conduct a feeling of nostalgia in our burn “green” wood. Green short service in the Village convenience dressed homes. wood causes creosote build­ Church at 2 p.m. each day. However, far too often the up which is the main reason Barry County Camp Fire nostalgia turns into a for chimney “burn-out”. Girls will be singing reminder of tragedy which (4) Take it easy with those Christmas carols and will could have been avoided if Christmas stockings and ask park visitors to join in these few hints were heeded. really hang them by the the singing. r (1) Be sure your stove is chimney with care. Buildings in the village installed properly. Proper (5) Don’t leave the hearth open for the “Old Fashioned installation insures Christmas” include the maximum efficiency and museum, Village Church, fire safety. It may cost a few Blacksmith Shop, Bristol extra dollars for asbestos Inn, schoolhouse, Hastings and fire brick, but it could Mutual Building, General save you dollars in the long Store and Hardware Store. run. The recent bazaar and bake sale, sponsored by the PUBLIC NOTICE... Vermontville Friends of the Library, was a huge success. The organization netted $140 from the sale and is now well on its way to raising has filed the 1980 Survey of Local Govern­ funds to repair and maintain ment Finance Report for the fiscal yfear the historical Opera House ended on March 29, 1980 with the Bureau building which houses the library. of Census. Castleton Township spent' The organization wishes to $13,620 received from Federal Revenue thank all of the local people Sharing on roads. Supporting documen­ for their tremendous response of donations for the tation for this report may be inspected at bazaar and bake sale. There my home. were beautiful arts, crafts, friends, who have supported us throughout the year,” says Maryann Karmes, administrative assistant. “They’re the ones who make everything we do here possible.” Charlton Park is located midday between Hastings and Nashville off M-79. The Village Pantry gm ■a ■at i Vermontville Friends have successful sale CASTLETON TOWNSHIP jAkifi ■OK^taMew^ warming while you’re out. (6) Remember to dial down while your wood stove is operating. Taking a few minutes away from your busy schedule this holiday for your wood stove will assure you a cozy, comfortable Christmas. Why not — what have YOU got to lose? Next Week: A quick cure for frosty fingers — a last minute crocheted mitten pattern. JUSTIN W. COOLEY, Supervisor CASTLETON TOWNSHIP 512 N. Main St., Nashville 49073 ■nit Wide WIi ■wcdr’mi r» jrt”c*sleH«|rr’ Charlton Park will be aglitter with holiday spirit this weekend when the warmth and coziness of an oldfashioned Christmas prevails. Helping to give the museum a festive glow is Maryann Karmes, adminis_ trative assistant, who trims this tree near the fireplace with a medley of ornaments. and ceramics along with sor.ie of the most delicious candies and bake goods. “It made us realize how much the people of Ver­ montville really care about the Opera House and the library,” sponsors of the sale said. The Friends are hoping that more funds can be obtained from other sources to help with expenses to repair the Opera House building.. Repairs needed for the building include roofing work and electrical work. TOYS* GAMES DOLLS Family Planning Clinics Our Usual... *v*) rasi ®eo^H I3IE nnji^B 4 1 XQUW ■ < pt®** tel ISijB^W Christmas ■ te Curling Irons..... $Q95 iWW Ida‘^' Brush Irons... $ 13 9S Professional quality, Free gift wrapping. > Give the gift of Sunshine! 25% Off Our Ultra-Tan Tanning Booth Friday, December 12 ONLY! Men's Manicure Special In private booth. Call for an appointment. appointment. Just... Just... Plan ahead! Make your holiday hair appointment now! Call... REDKEN Call Today! OPEN: Mon. thru Sat. K ■f HAIRCARE: STYLING • COLORING PERMANENTS • HIGHLIGHTING / I •.FACIALS frosting 112 E. Court St., Hastings ^Razor’s Phone (616) 948-8767 The Barry-Eaton District Health Department an­ nounces its Family Planning Clinic schedule for December. Clinics will be held the second and fourth Tuesdays at the Health Department, Dec. 9 and 23 at 220 W. Court Street. An appointment can be made by calling the Health Depart­ ment, 945-9516. Walk-in hours each Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teens welcome, no parental permission required. No charge. (12-29) BIG SELECTION Now conveniently displayed in our expanded 1 st floor MSU leadership program By Allen Krizek, County Extension Director The Eaton County Ex­ tension Service of Michigan State University is spon­ soring a Hispanic Leader­ ship Development Program , for Hispanic residents of Eaton County. The educational program will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to: improve their leadership capabilities; understand their home community and the larger communities of which it is a eppart; fafretc;tivaeand nnde ss inincrease icnr epauseblict their heaifr- fairs involvement. The in­ structors will be experts from both Michigan State University and Eaton County. The iinformal educational sessions will be held in Charlotte, every Wednesday night, starting February 4, 1981 and concluding April 8, 1981. There will also be two day-long study tours to learn about county and state government. A registration fee of $10.00 per person, or $15.00 for husband and wife, will be charged to cover part of the programs costs. A limited number of scholarships are available for those who cannot afford the registration fee. For additional information and an application, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310, or a member of the planning committee. The committee includes: Commissioner Ed Havitz, Lansing; Bertha Robles, Charlotte; June Robles, Dimondale; Juan Rodriguez, Charlotte, and Virginia Tyler, Charlotte. Christmas boxes to be packed Dec. 20 Everyone able to help pack Christmas Boxes for the Vermontville area is invited to meet at Johnnie’s Food Mart at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. As Tiny Tim said, “God bless everyone!” Toy Dept. and Save EfTlME el gas Io;- o MOHEY No extra charge hr.. LAY-A-WAY!! hop locally and watc our town growl 1 O 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, December 9,1980 Page6 at your service Baby Bliss is Nashville's largest industrial employer — Pretty... cute... practical... dainty... handsome... and lovely are some of the words that could be used to describe the array of baby clothes that carry the Baby Bliss label and are sold in virtually every state and even Canada. Many of the garments produced by Baby Bliss are “born” right here in Nash­ ville. Workers at the com­ pany’s Nashville plant stitch and finish an average of 6,000 garments per week, says Barbara J. Thomason, plant manager. Employees in Nashville work on every detail of making a garmet — from stitching in the label to sewing on an applique to the final inspection of the finished outfit. The ready-towear garments are then sent to the shipping department located at 202 N. Main, in a at the company’s general building that formerly office in Middleville where housed a Gambles store, an orders are sent out to auto agency showroom, apartments, and other customers. Baby Bliss is Nashville’s businesses. largest industrial employer The Baby Bliss Company with 41 workers. Most of the opened the Nashville plant 15 employees are full-time years ago when business workers, but some have grew at the Middleville part-time positions. operation. Barbara has been All of the employees are plant manager for 14 years. women and they hail from Baby Bliss has an in­ Nashville, Vermontville, teresting company history, x Charlotte, Hastings, and The firm introduced the Battle Creek. terry-cloth bib when it was Recently, employees founded in 1937 in Grand started working a 10-hour, Rapids by Lloyd Bliss. four-day work week. Most Harold Molhoek and Ar­ workers really seem to like thur Gunther purchased the it, now that they have ad­ company in 1947 and moved justed to starting work at 6 it to Middleville in 1960 when a.m., says Barbara.-“It the facilities became helps to conserve gas all the inadequate in Grand Rapids. The company’s first way around.” Baby Bliss, in Nashville, is Middleville location was in the former Bennett Auto building on Main St. When the company needed ad­ ditional room, it purchased the former creamery building on Spring Street in Middleville. Barbara Thomason, plant manager, shows some of the delightful finished gar­ ments, manufactured in Nashville. Barbara says the Nashville and Middleville workers will be getting together for their Christmas party December 19 at Leason Sharpe Hall in Hastings. In 1978, Baby Bliss was sold to a group of stockholders which ineluded some company employees and sales staff, David Low was the principal stockholder. Over the years, Baby Bliss has become a well-known and respected name in the manufacturing of quality baby garments. What’s new in the world of Baby Bliss? A line' of clothing for premature babies, says Barbara. The Nashville plant provides a community service to the Maple Valley area through the taxes it pays and by providing employment in the small village. And folks can walk-in to the plant and buy seconds and samples of discontinued baby clothing at reasonable prices. Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING - Reva King works at her job in the plant. Lucia Menk works on garments at Baby Bliss in Nashville. Forty-one employees turn out about 6,000 garments per week in the Nashville plant. The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held November 20, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Curtis, Rizor, Babcock, Hughes, Hinckley and Tobias. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Permission was requested and granted for Mike and Joyce McDonald to change the hours of closing on Friday and Saturday from 2:30 a.m. until 5:00 a.m. for purpose of serving breakfast. Motion by Curtis, supported by Rizor to approve ex­ tension of hours for McDonalds Woodview from 2:30 a.m. until 5:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday only for purpose of serving breakfast. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to approve payment from Farmers Home Administration Funds only to cover engineering cost through October 1980 for $116,133. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Curtis to approve payment to cover relocation of William Roberts according to E.P.A. Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 for a Total of $8,443.20. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Hinckley to pay the American Title Insurance Company $5,386.50 to be taken out of general fund and repair from Sewer Con­ struction Fund as soon as possible. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Rizor to pay the bill to Nashville Auto & Farm Supply totaling $320.80. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock due to construction all cutting of trees and trespassing is prohibited on Village property at sewer treatment plant site on Greggs Crossing Road. Also the property will be posted as such. Anyone wishing to have access to the property shall contact the Village President. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn by Hughes, supported by Hinck­ ley. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: Dec. 4, 1980 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 9. 1980 — Page 7 From our readers Dear Editor, Property owners have received notices of another hefty increase in taxes. Most are up substantially from a year ago. This happens year after year. We are in the midst of a most serious economic depression in our Nation. Especially is this acute in Michigan. Unemployment remains at very high levels. Yet, our outmoded, uneconomic and regressive system that determines property tax valuations will demand even further in­ creases in 1981. This will not be the fault of the local Supervisors and Assessors. Rather, it is the mandate of the Legislature, interpreted and implemented by the Tax Commission and the County Equalization Departments. The ambiguities and-whims of such elements as Sales Analysis, Economic Con­ dition Factors and the purely regressive impact of in­ flation place our valuations at speculative, rather than true cash value. It is a known fact that Michigan has a reputation for having a poor business climate. Our system of taxation appears respon­ sible, to a large degree, for Industry leaving the state. Farmers and home owners have ever increasing dif­ ficulty in meeting a regressive tax burden. For years I have struggled to get the Legislature to enact a moratorium on spiraling increases on existing property valuations. Taxes have doubled and guadrupled during a relatively few years. The response has always been cool. My concerns were always regarded as illegal, impossible or unnecessary. After November 4th, Legislators began to truly assess the utter frustration of property owners. Some of these for the first time. Now a number are calling for a moratorium on any increase in valuation, other than new property, for 1981. This, to allow time for the Legislature and the Ad­ ministration to work out a true tax reform package before another year. I urge that all who agree with me to write the Governor, your State Senator or your Representative and express your opinion. If I can assist please give me a call. Edgar Fleetham Eaton County Commissioner District 1 - Roxand, Sunfield, Vermontville Twps. Phone 566-8594 R5 ■ i Hur. Ik fej Phil Bihtkll n k^ki w ud ajir t ite Btatife Iriftai ilT te^iik m ik^sik Biswititoaisi! m IHSOFKfitf w«wj w«wj^NuMe* arlllolMOpf w>.3 <«en^,C0ffl «**’"M*] * eW^** BLUES REFORM - After more than three months of negotiation, the Legislature approved a major reform of the Blue Cross-Blue Shield and sent it to the Governor for his signature. The bill is the first major change for the Blues in 41 years, and is aimed at making the giant health insurer more cost conscious and consumer-oriented. GASOHOL BOOST - The State Senate gave final approval without debate and by a unanimous vote to legislation en­ couraging the use of gasohol through a tax break. The measure, which lowers the 11 cent a gallon state tax on gasohol to 6 cents a gallon through 1982, increases it to 8 cents in 1983, 9 cents in 1984 and to the full 11 cents in 1985, has been sent to the Governor for his signature. Gasohol is a mixture of 90 percent gasoline and 10 percent alcohol and is promoted as an alternative fuel. MURDER BILL - In an effort to resolve the legal flaws that led the Supreme Court to abolish the state’s “felony­ murder” rule, the House Judiciary Committee rushed through an amendment aimed at making those who kill while committing a serious crime once again automatically guilty of first degree murder. But even the sponsors of the measure admit it will be difficult to get it through both houses and signed by the Governor before the end of the session this month. SUBSIDY DEFEATED - The controversial $800,000 subsidy for the Pontiac Silverdome was defeated in the House for the first time since construction of the facility began nine years ago. DRILLING OKAYED - In the House, a bill permitting limited oil drilling under strict environmental controls in the Pigeon River .Country State Forest was easily approved, virtually ending the 12-year dispute between en­ vironmentalists and oil companies. The compromise plan, adopted on an 89-11 vote, is essentially the same as a proposal adopted by the state Natural Resources Commission and authorizes new oil and gas exploration in the lower third of the forest where an estimated 77 billion barrels of oil lay. The state could receive as much as $700 million in royalties when the drilling, predicted to begin after the first of the year, is completed. The bill, which also calls for environmental groups to withdraw their law suits which are designed to block ex­ ploration in the 96,000 acre forest, will be returned to the Senate for final action. This new plan has Governor Milliken’s support. If the bill is signed into law, it will be submitted to the Ingham County Circuit Court where the lawsuits are pending as a consent agreement to end the litigation. ■To the Editor; Recently the members of the Vermontville Council received invitations to a Tri­ County Regional Planning Commission meeting in Lansing. Village President Bill Mason and myself at­ tended this meeting. We went because the purpose of the planning commission, we thought, was plans for the future improvements and upgrading of the roads and streets. Naturally, we mentioned the condition of Vermontville Highway and the amount of traffic there was on it, and if there were any plans on upgrading this road in the future. Well, it didn’t take very long for one of the five or six white shirt guys that were conducting the meeting, to let us know where the interest was and where the money would be spent, all around the Lansing area. They could care less whether Vermontville High­ way is ever improved, was our impression. Sort of disgusting after all these years of terrible roads that we are not remembered out here. Leonard Aldrich Vermontville, Mich. TO THE EDITOR: • In my recent letter, I was not aware that some custodians, teachers’ helpers, etc. had to take a cut in wages or hours to support the administrators wage raise. Reminds one of the old-time fendal system, doesn’t it? I had thought there would be a flood of protest letters instead of only two. Are parents worried how their kids would be treated if they protest? Or afraid of losing their jobs entirely? Edith Benedict Nashville police report — The Nashville Police Dept, handled 54 complaints during the month of November, according to a police activity report sub­ mitted Thursday to the village council by Sgt. Gene Koetje, acting chief. Among those complaints were one assault, three prowlers, three larcenies, one breaking & entering, two malicious destructions of property, four check cases, and a disorderly subject. In November, the Nash­ ville police made one arrest on a felonious check charge, arrested two juveniles for larceny of gas, and made another larceny arrest on a felony. In addition, the local of­ ficers issued five moving violation citations, assisted the Barry County Sheriffs Dept, ten times and the Eaton County Dept., once. The Nashville optoallicoof ef cruiser was driven a total 2,232 miles in November, using 213 gallons of gasoline. Cloverleaf 4-H CHRISTMAS PARTY $2.00 Gift Exchange Wednesday, Dec. 10 7:30 p.m. At the Daniels residence Knolls honored at 50th anniversary surprise party On Thanksgiving Day, Mr. and Mrs. (Cleone Everett) Earl Knoll of 714 Kellogg Rd., Nashville were given a surprise party honoring their 50th wedding anniversary by their children and families. A lovely decorated cake, ice cream and punch were served. Cleone and Earl have lived in the Nashville area all their lives. Their sons are Alton of Grass Lake and Francis and Jim of Nashville. 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 Beginning of Christinas” A Christmas Contata performed by Nashville United Methodist Church choir and friends. December 14th at 4 p.m. Refreshments afterwards. Everyone welcomed! (12-10) Him 1952 N. (roadway, ItatMgi, M'KkigM 4905S PHONE 945-9554 (Area Code 616) | �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, December?. 1980 — Page 8 Nashville fire chief Vermontville news shares Christmas safety tips — Chief Doug Yarger of the Nashville Fire Department has offered the following hints from the Underwriters Laboratories to help assure our community residents of a happy, fire safe holiday season. Most of the residential fires that occur during the holidays are preventable. Please heed these following safety hints: ...Use only lights that have been tested for safety, identified by the UL label. ...Check light sets and discard any that have broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose con­ nections. ...Never use indoor lights outside. Fasten outdoor lights securely. ...Use no more than three sets of lights per single extension. ...Always turn off lights on trees and other decorations when you retire or leave home. A short circuit in any of this equipment could cause a fire. ...Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. ...Keep children away from light sets and electrical decorations. ...Always dispose of gift wrappings immediately after opening. ...Place trash in a metal container. DON’T burn wrappings in the fireplace. They may ignite suddenly and cause a flash fire. ...Artificial (plastic) trees should bear the UL label. Some unlabeled plastic trees burn with extreme vigor. ...Check fresh trees for color and scent. A fresh tree is deep green in color and has a strong scent of pine. ...Be sure that needles do not readily fall from the tree. The trunk butt of a fresh tree should be sticky with sap. ...Place your Christmas tree in a location away from fireplaces, radiators, or other heat sources. Be sure it does not block doorways. ...Fill sturdy base holder with water, and keep it full (as you would fresh flowers). Remember, heated rooms dry trees out rapidly; and a dry tree is a fire hazard. ...Never set up your Christmas tree near the fireplace. Before using the fireplace, remove all paper decorations and boughs from the immediate area. ...Be sure the fireplace flue is open. Use a screen to enclose the front of your fireplace to confine live embers and sparks. ...Never use lighted candles on a tree or near other evergreens. ...Always use nonflammable holders. ...Place candles where they cannot be knocked or blown over. Keep candles away from other decorations, wrapping paper. News deadline changed A new deadline is now in effect for submitting news copy to the Maple Valley News. The new time is 10 a.m. Monday. This change affects material to be picked-up at Johnny's Market in Vermontville, at the high school, and any other drop-off locations. By Esther Shepard Friday visitors of Mrs. Elsie Offley were Gregory Rickies of Midland and father Robert from Pot­ terville. Douglas Rickies and wife from Lansing spent Sunday with Mrs. Offley of South Main. Mrs. Thelma Hall was at Higgin Lake last weekend, where her family met to have Thanksgiving and an early Christmas. December 16, at 12 o’clock, the Senior Citizens will meet in the Griswold room of the Congregational Church for a potluck dinner with their guests, the music depart­ ment from the Maple Valley school,, who will furnished an after-dinner program. December 14, at 7 p.m., the choir of Vermontville Bible Church on North Main will re-tell the Old, Old Christ­ mas Story with Psalms, hymns and spiritual song. Mrs. Lois Davis was ex­ pected home Sunday, but due to the flu is still at Pennock Hospital. . Sunday evening, Dec. 14, at7 p.m., the Congregational Church will present the “Carol of Christmas”. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Ewing were Friday night visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ketih Seitz. Also callers during the week were her son Jim Zemke and grandson Jeff. ' Nashville seeks contributions for Christmas baskets Christmas baskets for needy families in the Nash­ ville community are being prepared again this year under the direction of the local United Methodist Church. Rev. Leonard Putnam is acting as chairman of the project. Assisting in the Christmas basket program are the Nashville Assembly of God and the Church of the Nazar ene. Contributions of food for the baskets are needed, and they may be left at the United Methodist Com­ munity House. Cash con­ tributions for the project also are welcome. Checks marked for the Christmas Basket fund may be mailed to the United Methodist Church, Box 370, Nashville. The baskets will be packed Monday, December 22, by volunteers from all three churches. Delivery will be made on Tuesday, December 23. This year, it is hoped the list of needy families can be compiled from two local sources. First, families who need holiday assistance may call Rev. Leonard Putnam. Secondly, anyone knowing of an individual or family whom they believe should be a recipient of a Christmas basket may call and place w CHRISTMA the request with Rev. Put­ nam. It is believed that this method will be more ef­ fective than relying solely on lists furnished by social service agencies. Please do your part to make the Nashville Com­ munity Christmas Basket program a success. Santa to arrive in Vermontville Sat, Dec. 20 Just got a note delivered t>y Donder (or maybe it was Blitzen) that Santa Claus is making his annual stop-over at the Vermontville Firebarn Saturday afternoon, December 20. The snow cover will determine if theyjnake the trip right at 2:00, also how cooperative Rudolph is this time! All the local ‘kids’ are invited to come and talk with Santa, plus get a bag of “goodies”! In the meantime, Donder (or Blitzen) said to say MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone in Vermontville. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Wednesday, December 10 - 4-5 4-H Drama Club, Extension Office, Charlotte. Thursday, December 11 - 8 p.m. Field Corn Tillage meeting, Vo-ag Room, Charlotte High School. Open to public. December 11-13 - Great Lakes Youth Livestock Expo, MSU, East Lansing. December 12-13 - 4-H Craft Leaders Workshop No. 2, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Monday, December 15-7:30 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Fair Board meeting, Fair Office, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, December 15 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl meeting, 4-H Building Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, December 16 - 7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Com­ mittee meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Wednesday, December 17 - 4-5 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Ex­ tension Office, Charlotte. December 16-18 - West Michigan Livestock Show, Grand Rapids. Thursday, December 18 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating at Adams’ Sakting Center, Lansing Rd., Charlotte. Tuesday, December 30 - 2-5 p.m. 4-H Painting and Drawing workshop, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, January 5-7 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, January 7 - 7 p.m. Small Animal Association meeting for all 4-H Poultry, Rabbit and Goat members and leaders. Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, January 8 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee meeting, with Judy Williamson as special speaker, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. January 9-11 - 4-H Horse Show Judging and Management Conference, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Monday, January 12 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, January 13-9 a.m. Furniture Refinishing Workshop, First Baptist Church, across from the fairgrounds, Charlotte. $1 registration fee, due at the Ex­ tension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, by Jan. 6. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex. ” CONTEST RULES: HEY KIDS — Color any or all of the drawings in this issue of the Maple Valley CSLSRING CONTEST 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 TWO FIRST PRIZES $15 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. TWO THIRD PRIZES Floyd Barnum. visited the George Firsters this week. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rawson of Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Hawkins of Grand Ledge, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Carrol of Portland, Mrs. Larry Wright, Mrs. Beckey Webb and baby daughter Stephanie from Charlotte were at Anna Mae Schaub’s for a birthday for Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rawson and Patti Wright. Floyd Artispacher of N. Alinger Road is at Hayes Green - Beach Hopsital at Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Seitz visited his aunt, Mrs. Mary Irvin, in Hastings. Entries must be in by noon Tues., Dec. 16. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian or parents may bring in coloring. �■'•WFiii^ '•WFiii^ We’ve trimmed our Christmas tree, With an angel on top for you and me! Bells declare Christmas is near, Watch the skies for Santa’s reindeer! Bright packages with fancy bows; A holiday candle that glows & glows. NAME NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS ADDRESS RTOfUfitaMg im. liMtaWiijni fl-FOstSWjl^iiijte lUtaterM AGE MIN,MiiFii!H tanlbluiMniir a^sai«!Kscj«!E«saBai)Ka£«i«jKSEHCBai!Ks£fixCfas«t( « 5® Kt tsat tstsac sacxac Jffl iSKacsec&ssac sac sacsaccacxac t Santa’s sleigh & little reindeer Will soon be coming way down here! Santa’s helpers know Christmas is near, ’cause it’s their busy time of year! Santa knows that Christmas is here, It’s his favorite time of the year. NAME NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE AGE PHONE AGE PHONE MACE PHARMACY 207 N. Main St. Nashville PHONE A EATON FEDERAL JOHNNY’S FOOD MART Nashville, Michigan Vermontville, Michigan actacsEacxacxacsacfacsacjEaciacsaccaccacEacsacxacBaciencseaB: feJJWWiiW sra&MSmtfitF1’’1 PHON KELLEYS VARIETY 115-117 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9747 ADDRESS PHONE AGE PHONE THORNAPPLE GENERAL STORE TROWBRIDGE’S 201 North Main Nashville, Michigan 130 South Main Vermontville, Michigan acsacsacsaciacxaciacsacsficsacEficsacEacxacsacsacxacsacsficss xacsscsacsacsscsacsncsacsscsacsscsscsscxscsacxacsacsac^acB �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 9, 1980— Page 10 Nashville Council plans informational meeting with sewer engineers By Susan Hinckley In a brief regular session Thursday, the Nashville Village Council set December 18 as the date for an informational meeting with representatives of Williams and Works, engineers on the village’s $4-8 million sewer expansion project. Construction of the new system is expected to start in January. The informational meeting coincides with the next regular council session. Bruce Kuffer, Williams and Works regional con­ sultant, told council officials Thursday that he and others from the Grand Rapids firm will be present to apprise the council of the mechanics of the project. Williams and Works representatives will include the Nashville project manager and the resident engineer. Kuffer said the presen­ tation will cover several aspects of the sewer ex­ pansion project, including proper procedure for change orders, handling of citizen complaints, scheduling of construction, communication, supervision, and cleanup. Also, responsibilities of each party — client, engineer, and con­ tractors — will be outlined. Kuffer noted that such information should aid Nashville officials in fielding potential questions from local residents about the project. “All of you probably will receive calls from the public over the one to oneand-a-half year of con­ struction on the project,” Kuffer told the council. The December 18 meeting is open to the public, but Nashville officials plan at least one informational meeting for the general public to answer specific questions village residents may have about the project and construction. The date for the general informational meeting has not been scheduled yet. Contractors on the Nashville project are Dungian Bros, and Normco Construction, both Jackson­ based firms.. In related action Thur­ sday, the council approved a $16,152 payment to Williams and Works for engineering services on the project through November 10, 1980. In addition to some in­ terest costs, the amount covers services for collection and treatment system design, . sewer- system evaluation survey, and engineering work for Step 3 construction and ad­ ministration. The council Thursday also adopted a resolution ac­ cepting a grant and loan from the U. S. Farmer’s Home Administration. Of­ ficial closing of the FmHA loan and signing of bonds to cover the local share of the project will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, December 8, at the Community Center in Nashville. Official ground­ breaking ceremonies will follow, with several federal, state and local officials participating. The major portion of the Nashville project cost is being covered by a grant from 4he U.S. En- vironmental Protection Agency. A smaller grant also has been approved by Michigan’s Dept, of Natural Resources. In addition to a new treatment facility, the Nashville' project will provide wastewater collection service to 183 additional homes in the village. Also added to the/ new municipal system will be approximately 40 homes whose present septic systems run into storm drains flowing directly into Quaker Brook or Thornapple River. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS December 8-9 - Telfarm Check-In, Community Building, Hastings, time as scheduled. December 9-10- Weed, Seed and Fertilizer School, 9:40 a.m., Long’s Convention Center, Lansing. December 10 - 4-H Horse Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. December 11 - Fair Board meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. December 12 - Southwest Michigan Growers’ Association Meeting, Lakh Michigan College. December 11-13- State FFA Broiler Contest, Michigan State University. December 13 - Barry County Registered Holstein Breeders annual meeting and banquet, noon, Coats Grove Church. December 11-13 -1980 Great Lakes Youth Livestock Expo & Sale, Michigan State University. December 15 - Tax Laws and Management for Farmers, 8 p.m., “POD” classrooms, Lakewood High School, Prof. Mike Kelsey, MSU Extension Specialist. December 16 - Barry County DHIA Annual meeting and banquet, noon, Coats Grove Church. December 16-18 - West Michigan Livestock Show, Grand Rapids Civic Center. December 18 - “Swine Production for Profit”; 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m., J. C. Center, Jackson Street, Ionia. Area farmers featured in extension meeting By Allen Krizek, County Extension Director A panel discussion con­ cerning “How Conservation Tillage Works on My Farm” will be featured at a corn tillage meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 11, at 8:00 p.m. The educational meeting, sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service and Charlotte High School Vo-Ag Department, will be held at the Charlotte Vo-Ag room, located on the Southwest side of the High School. The farmers participating in the panel discussion in­ clude: Bill Brodbeck, Lake Odessa; Bill Fox, Ver­ montville; Wayne Pennock, Nashville; and Dave Wilson, Eaton Rapids. They will discuss how they have successfully adopted con­ servation tillage practices to fit their farms. Dr. Bus Robertson, Crop and Soil Science Depart­ ment, MSU, will also be featured at the meeting. Dr. Robertson will discuss conservation tillage versus conventional tillage, and how two Michigan farmers produced over 300 and 350 bushel corn crops. The meeting is open to the public. ’ PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE ft MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON RL3, NASHVILLE M.SSZ-Ntl ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN ■ NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Action - Ads Public Invited to attend. FRAMING AND CUSTOM MATTING SERVICE: Your photos, prints, or handiwork mounted, matted in color of your choice and framed. Reasonable rates. BILL RICHARDS STUDIO, 250 S. Main, Vermontville, 7261340.Hours: 10a.m. to5 p.m. Closed Mondays. DAN'S WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREE WATER TEST! I Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Don I! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 9, 1980 — Page 11 I K>> few ew Coloring Contest SCXaSSEMiaiaiStEfifBaBatJEafaBSBSiaEfifiaffifBatjs EfifBSSfifBS£«£»£SBSSSiSBSBSBSBS£$SBS£«BSKSI M‘"1" i £§5? £§5 fix;** *1^ We can hardly wait to trim our tree with the balls & lights we love to see. Holly wreaths upon your door Welcome friends and many more. NAME NAME ADDRESS AGE hnta IHMIIllil) nth rWB dutinl JI® ADDRESS PHONE VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE NASHVILLE HARDWARE 131 S. Main St. Vermontville 105 North Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-0713 Uffl glogUt AGE PHONE AGE SEWING BEE FABRICS 309 N. State St. Nashville pUfflllail Wwiffiji idila m idljfe Eiteisiti ft# pM taMe NAME ADDRESS PHONE Mr. Snowman in a happy pose, You with your funny, carrot nose! o uibwim o •W* Mffll1*!1. mW «* gjgi iin i,ub vm v*® । hit d* ftesi® & p. Christmas trees all a-sparkle id j* i* tut a a •g make the holidays a marvel. to all good creatures on earth living.give holiday spirits a lift. NAME NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE PHONE AGE PHONE MARATHONCSTORE LARRY’S FARGO 416 North Main Street Nashville, Michigan 106 S. Main St. Nashville AGE PHONE NASHVILLE AUTO & FARM SUPPLY 209 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9500 �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, December 9, 1980— Page 12 Shaklee distributor promoted to assistant supervisor Sports Valley boys open season with loss Maple Valley boys basketball opened its season on a losing note as the Lions fell to non-league foe Bellevue, 62-40. Valley’s downfall was their poor shooting. The team hit 14 of 61 field goal attempts for 22 percent. The Broncos also out-rebounded the Lions 35-26. The Broncos took the lead at the beginning of the contest and led 14-6 at the end of the first quarter. Valley was able to keep the score close in the second quarter, trailing by only one, 18-17, with 1:26 left in the second quarter. But Valley failed to take advantage ofa Bronco turnover and before the halfwas finished, had put Walter Maurer led the young Lion squad in scoring with 14 points. Jeff Beebe added 8. Tom Brooke pulled down 8 rebounds. the Lions behind 23-19. A Bronco 20 point third quarter put the game out of reach for the Lions. Valley’s total point gain was 9 in the same quarter. Valley plays Charlotte at home on Tuesday and away at Saranac on Friday. Game time for J.V. is 6:30 for both games. Two girls selected for all-conference Maple Valley placed two girls on the Tri-Central All­ Conference basketball team. Diane Code and Melissa Coffman were selected for the honors. Diane, a third year senior varsity player,- set a new single season scoring record of 260 points, hit on 47 of 78 free throws for 61 percent, and had a career scoring For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM total of 475 points. She averaged 15.5 points per game in conference play this season. Melissa, a junior guard, was the other Lion to receive honors. Her 173 points in league play allowed her to average 13.3 points a game, She had 64 steals, 22 Stan Trumble assists, 32 rebounds, and made 75 of 228 shots for 33 percent. These girls helped their squad achieve an excellent record of 12 wins and 6 losses. Congratulations to them, plus to all members of the 1980 basketball team for their contributions. Freshman basketball opener against Charlotte The Maple Valley fresh-Lester Cauldwell, Scott Teresa Jones Norma Viele man basketball team will Whitmore, Luke Potter, open their season at home Kevin Ohm, Bill Grinage, Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 4:15Ron Hull and John Myers. against Charlotte. Come out and support the They then willtakeon Lions Tuesday and WedPortland Wednesday atnesday night. home at 5:30 p.m. The freshman team is looking to improve from last M.V. athletic passes year’s 6-4 record. Members of this year’s LifeHomeCarBusiness squad are Marty Martin, nowonsae 178 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone517-726-0634 John Clemens, Jeff Starring, The Maple Valley Athletic Scott Everett, Chris Barton, Department is again offering its “LION PASS” for the II Get ready for Christmas... ALL YOUR SHOPPING NEEDS! upcoming athletic season. The pass will allow the holder to attend the following — STORE COUPON — — STORE COUPON — ^athletic home contests: Ten JV-varsity boys j !basketball games, adult cost $20, student cost $10;games, seven ___ ___ ___ __ __X * I • I I f A> f &M ““bfreshmen basketball Owners Insura nce *3.00 OFF *1.00 OFF ...o n a n y C h ild ren' s, Men' s ...on ALL CHILDREN'S JACKETS Women's EXPIRES 12-13-80 — STORE COUPON — *2.00 OFF 30e OFF b I bb IChildren's, Women's and Men's BOOTS | KNEE SOCKS EXPIRES 12-13-80 Paper drop for Cub Scouts Cub Scout Pack 3176 now have a building g for a paper pp drop p in the parpking lot of Carl's Supermarket. Please ... newspapers only — no catalogs or magazines. HOURS: Mondayj thru .FP1 Saturd F p 8 a_..m. - „ 8 p.m. Sundays from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. ay I ...on Ladies5 & Children' s EXPIRES 12-13-80. p £ : SWEATER EXPIRES 12-13-80 — STORE COUPON — b adult cost $7, student cost $3.50; five junior high boys ?:basketball games, adult cost $5, student cost $2.50; six wrestling matches, adult cost $9, student cost $6; eight volleyball matches, adult cost $9, student cost $6. Total adult cost $50, total student cost $28. The winter “LION PASS” will be offered to adults for $16 and to students for $9. Passes may be purchased in the high school office. Band Boosters ■— No December Band Booster meeting. Junior High Band concert, December 15th at 8 p.m. Sr. High Band concert, December 18th at 8 p.m. M.V. wrestling ||match rescheduled bb b Your Friendly Spartan Store! REET 999 REED STREET in NASHVILLE . The wrestling match with Delton, which was postponed because of weather conditions on Dec. 2, has been ditionsonDec.2,hasbeen rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 11 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Maple Valley High School gym. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Eberly, Jr. was recently promoted to an assistant supervisor within the in­ dependent sales force of Shaklee Corporation. The appointment was announced by Mr. and Mrs. Chuck High school students conduct Christmas food drive for needy During the week ofDec. 19, the Maple Valley Sr. High Student Council will be conducting a food drive for the needy people in the comniunity. The drive will be held as a first hour class competition for the students. The group needs any canned goods that can be sorted and given out to -the needy families. The Sr. High Student Council urges the people in the' community to donate canned goods by giving them to a student you know. The competition will run from Dec. 15 through Dec. 19. Students would really appreciate the community’s support of this worthy cause. Action - Ads Bigelow, Shaklee super­ visors who head an in­ dependent Shaklee business in Lansing. In their new position, Eberlys will be responsible for planning and organizing Shaklee sales and training meetings plus developing and training their own sales group. Based on his sales performiancle, dthe hpiromboitliiotn recognizes leadership ability and offers new benefits as defined in the Shaklee Sales Plan. Lawrence Eberly, a native of the Mulliken, Mi. area and his wife are members of the Nashville Baptist Church. Eberly works on the bus ministry and both he and his wife teach toddlers church. The Eberly’s have two daughters, 'Autumn, age 3, and Amber, age 8 months. Seal your home with ftbuch 'n Foam Eiwironmentally-safe Touch nToam reduces heating costs in winter, and cooling costs in summer. Shuts out rodents and insects, too It s simple and * economical to use - one can yields more sealing power than 30 tubes of caulk! LaMAZE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES are now being offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram, Mulliken Rd., Charlotte, (tfn) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (EOW) SEPTICTANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) HOMETOWN YOUR FULL SERVICE LUMBER YARD DELIVERING • PLANNING ESTIMATING- SAVING Call and Compare...852-O882 h Jtaskyjjje - _1 block lost on the frocks Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Ca/I...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS____ BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Card or BankAmericard (VISA) w Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 9, 1980 — Page 13 Coloring Contest fgaitttBa^iMgsiesssa^^sasflnEajeaBM^^^^ ^iMgasa^ssmmsagaMtBssaBa^Basw^KS! sH s® s®* s» %'S’i %Si A cluster of candles glowing bright, bring joy to Christmas night. A snowman smiles through the sleet and ice, he thinks the weather is kind of nice! NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS Garlands decorating a staircase, add extra happiness to the place, ADDRESS TRUMBLE AGENCY HECKER INSURANCE MIRRORS IMAGE 178 South Main St., Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 225 N. Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-9680 Nashville, Michigan Phone 852-9192 E«BS^^3«3£tt3^S«^3»£«jew2®£4S3KS3KS£«Ka£aKS] Wiij o ff 1« JIR^ EHOPWI- StfW m 0«* ^0 > Cand^ canes striped red & white, Pretty to see; a child’s delight s Decorations that glow and shine, bring joy at Christmas time. NAME NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE -f •*s Holiday cookies with pretty icing look very happy and enticing. PHONE AGE PHONE NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP CARL’S MARKET 157 S. Main St. Vermontville Nashville, Michigan ssste® bsbwm gmacgattaMM: AGE PHONE SUGAR HUT 172 S. Main St. Vermontville SAX®SfiXIKXXSCXfiCSaEfiSXSCfiSCXStXSCtMienf �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 9, 1980 — Page 14 Applications available for farm land tax relief 30,000 acres of farmland have been enrolled under the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Act in Eaton County. The Farmland and Open Space Preservation Act became law in May of 1974. Its purpose is to protect farmland from non-farm development by providing tax relief to farmers. Eligible farmland must be actively farmed and nor­ mally forty (40) acres or more in size, however, certain specialty crop farms need not be forty (40) acres. A farmer may enroll for aminimum of ten (10) years. By enrolling he places a restrictive covenant upon his land which prohibits honfarm development, such as the selling of land for houses. In return the farmer is reimbursed all property taxes in excess of 7 percent of his household income as a credit against the Michigan Income Tax or Single Business Tax. A simple test to see if your farm would benefit from the program is to take your most recent tax statement and divide the amount of tax by .07. The resulting number is a good estimate of your break-even point. If your household income is less you will benefit from the program. Example: $2,400 divided by .07 property tax equals $34,286.00 Household income break-even point. The program also protects the farmer from special tax assessments for im­ provements such as, sanitary ~sewers, non-farm drainage, public water, and street lights. Applications may be ob­ tained at no charge at the Eaton County Clerk Office, or in some cases may apply with your local officials. 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The program is designed to allow the transfer of property as long as it remains in agricultural use and the partial payback is only required when a farm is converted to non-farm use. The Eaton County Plan­ ning Commission has en­ dorsed the program and is promoting its use especially in high quality farmland areas. Interested farmers may contact any of the following agencies for further in­ formation.: The Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Services, The Thornapple-Grand Soil Conservation District, The Eaton County Equalization Department, Eaton County Clerk’s Office, and The Eaton County Planning Department. Tips to help stay on top of winter By Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist Are you prepared to cope with winter weather emergencies? These are suggestions and precautions for you to follow around your home: •Check those flashlight batteries now and make sure you have a working flashlight near the phone along with important emergency phone numbers. •Have those of you who burn wood had your chimney cleaned?? This is a MUST to prevent devastating chimney fires caused by a build-up of cresote (which occurs no matter what kind of wood you burn or how dry it is!). Finally! Now... •MN •Have those of you who burn oil or gas had a thorough fall checkup — burner belts, bearings, filters? Do you have a spare fuse for the blower motor, a spare fan drive belt?? •Have you practiced your personal fire escape plan with your family recently? Can you open your storm windows from INSIDE the house? •Be extra cautious with portable heaters and ex­ tension cords and avoid overloaded electrical cir­ cuits. •Do NOT use flammable liquids of any kind to start wood fires. •Are you prepared with adequate food for YOUR FAMILY that can be prepared without cooking? •In the event of a power (and, consequently often a heating) failure of extended duration, do several members of your family know how to drain your water system to keep it from freezing? •Be smart - work together as a family to be prepared for winter this year!! Experts give tips on Poinsettia care Christmas can be a time for plant care practice, according to Eaton County Home Economist, Ann Ross. Your Christmas poinsettia will remain attractive longer if you follow these tips on selection and care from horticulturists at Michigan State University: ...Choose a plant with dark green foliage. Fallen or yellow leaves indicate poor fertilization, a root disease or drying out. ...Look for a poinsettia with red, pink, or white bracts of good size and color. Check the red or green button-like parts in the center of the bracts. These are the true flowers, and they should have little or no pollen on them. ...Wrap the plant well before you take it outdoors. Exposure to low tem­ peratures for even short periods of time will cause bracts and leaves to turn brown and drop off. ...Place the poinsettia near a sunny window, but don’t let any part of the plant touch the cold glass. ...Try to keep the tem­ perature between 65 and 70 degrees F during the day and 60 and 65 degrees at night. ...Keep poinsettias away from drafts. Do not place them near radiators, air registers or other heat sources, open windows or doors. ...Water only when the soil feels dry. Soak the soil to the bottom of the pot and discard any excess water that drains out. Overwatering will cause the plant to yellow and drop leaves. Underwatering causes wilting and falling leaves. ...Apply a . soluble houseplant fertilizer once a month according to the manufacturer’s directions. ...In February or early March, cut the plant back to four to six inches in height and treat it like any other houseplant. Tender loving care is for both plants and people. Action - Ads FOR SALE: Dual 721 turn­ table, bought in Germany, $200.00. Call evenings, 726­ 1388 (Vermontville). CHRISTMAS TREES: Sat., Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Carroll Wells farm, 8842 Gresham Hwy., Ver­ montville. Daily after Dec. 15, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment in Nashville. Newly remodeled, all car­ peted. $160 per month plus utilities and security deposit. References required. Phone 852-9594 or 852-9599. (tfn) PERFORMANCE PROFILE Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU Valley Bowman Indoor Archery Range Open Daily: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Register at Nashville Hardware and Sporting Goods, Inc. Evening Hours: Mon., Wed., & Fri. til 9:00 p.m. Sunday Afternoon Register at the Range. Location: 1st door north of 107 Pit Stop Bar Leagues now forming. ASHVILLE t SPORTIN SPORTING HARDWARE V I Wednesday, Dec. 10 Fish wedge, mashed potatoes and butter, green beans, pudding, bread & butter sandwich and milk. Thursday, Dec. 11 Hoagie pattie on bun, corn, apple crisp, pickles and milk. Friday, Dec. 12 Bar B Q’s, cheese, baked beans, pickles, peaches and milk. Monday, Dec. 15 Hot dogs, french fries, cheese, corn, pudding and milk. Tuesday, Dec. 16 Spaghetti, peas, applesauce, homemade roll and butter, milk, Wednesday, Dec. 17 Turkey gravy and dressing, green beans, peaches, cookie and milk. Thursday, Dec. 18 Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup and crackers, pickles, peaches and milk. Friday, Deb. 19 Pizza, corn, carrots and celery stix, applesauce and milk. CHRISTMAS VACATION!! 105 N. Main Nashville Action - Ads PHONE WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) 852-0713 The 80-hp 2940 — 6-cylinder engine, smooth TSS transmission, operator comfort and real performance Now 80 horsepower looks better than ever with the John Deere 2940. A beefed-up 6-cylinder engine, the synchronized TSS transmission and Hi-Lo shift as standard equipment for 16 forward and 8 reverse speeds, big fuel tank capacity, hydrostatic steering, electronic instrument panel, and a completely adjustable seat all add up to performance. And now you can stretch that 80-hp performance even further by equipping your 2940 with John Deere's mechanical front-wheel-drive option. On-the-go engagement or disengagement is just one of the many features that can help you keep going when you hit soft or wet conditions. The John Deere 2940 — it’s real 80-hp performance. G&W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. December 9, 1980 — Page 15 Coloring Contest **** '* A jar full of Christmas candies, for cousins, uncles and aunties. NAME NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS ®«r *•*»«,* A bright angel atop the tree, Santa’s coming with his bag of toys, Have you been good, you girls & boys? address AGE PHONE IRENES BEAUTY SHOP ADDRESS A PHO JOHNSON’S FURNITURE 112 Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-9594 A 637 S. Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-9833 Dishes filled with nuts and candy make the season sweet and dandy. PHONE SECURITY NATIONAL DANK SOUTH END FOOD AND BEVERAGE 204 W. Main Street, Nashville < Phone 852-9107 Children singing a holiday tune, means that Santa is coming soon PHONE AGE twinkles down at you and me. South Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-0790 Mr. Snowman in a happy pose, You with your funny, carrot nose! NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS A PHONE A PHONE LITTLE COUNTRY STORE AL’S CARRY OUT 119 N. Main St. Nashville Vermontville, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 9, 1980— P we're doinq our to save you food dollars! HOLLY FARMS CUT-UP CHICKEN RAVI TODAYI CUT FROM QUARTIR PORK LOIN MIXED PORK CHOPS CENTER CUT PORK CHOPS EXTRA LEAN GROUND BEEF 99* CRISP RITE BACON COUNTRY FRISH MILK 29 BIZI OALLON TREESWEET FROZEN SPARTAN WHITE 8 YELLOW 49' ORANGE JUICE POPCORE DIAL BATH SIZE ASSORTED COLORS SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT OAR SOAP. 5 LB. BAG SSK BUTTERY 12 SIZE w STEAK-UMM FROZEN COUNT 2/79e STEAKS •229 PHILADELPHIA SOFT FLORIDA AVOCADOS CREAM CHEESE 95 72 Litre 8-Pack Johnny's Food Mart PRINGLE PEPSI COLA POTATO CHIPS | 8o9 DEPOSIT PLANTERS CHEESE BALLS-S OZ. CHEESE CURLS - 6.S OZ CORN CHIPS - 7'jOZ. PRETZEL TWISTS - 7 OZ i 99* ECKRICH (ALL VARIETIES) SMORGAS | PAKS EACH LIMIT 1 ANO 85.00 PURCHASE COU COUPON EXPIRES DECEMBER 13. 1980 SPARTAN Johnny's Food Mart FRUIT COCKTAIL 13e DERMASSAGE LIQUID LABEL LABEL DETERGENT 16 OZ. WT. 22 FL. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 108 • No. 29 - Tuesday, Deceit her 16, 1980. Symbolic ground breaking signals start of Nashville's sewer project Bond signing was an important part of Monday's initiation ceremonies for Nashville's new wastewater collection-treatment project. Present for the event were, seated from left: Joyce Skedgell, FmHA loan assistant; Harold Christiansen, vil vil-­ lage president; Susan Corkwell, clerk; Loi^ Elliston, treasurer. Standing from left are, Forrest Babcock and Carl Tobias, trustees; Lonny Kientuske, public information committee; John Hughes, trustee; Bruce Kuffer, Williams & Works; Calvin Rizor, trustee; and State Rep. Donald H. Gilmer (R-55th). Village President Harold Christiansen acted as emcee at a luncheon at the Steak House, following ceremonies earlier in the day at the Community Center. Right of Christiansen is Lonny Kienutske, head of the Public Information Committee for the project. Left is Russell Keech, FmHA District Director. Village President Harold Christiansen wields a "gold" shovel Monday in a symbolic ground breaking for Nashville's new $4.8 million sewer expansion project. Clustered around him are village officials; A steady downpour Monday morning forced a symbolic indoor ground breaking for Nashville’s new $4.8 million sewer expansion Bruce Kuffer of Williams and Works, engineers; and David Dimmer, village attorney. More than 30 persons were present for the ceremonies and following luncheon. project. Instead of turning sod at the proposed treat­ ment facility site on Brumm Road as planned, Nashville Village President Harold Christiansen wielded a “gold” shovel inside the Community Center in Putnam Park. A party of more than 30 looked on, including federal, state and local officials, engineers and contractors, and attorneys. Prior to the symbolic “shoveling,” final paperwork and bond signing for a $895,000 loan from the U.S. Farmers Home Ad­ ministration was completed with federal and local officials taking part. As a ttest draw on that loan, a qheck of $200,000. was presented to Nashville officials Monday. In addition to the FmHA loan, grant funds of $345,000 from that agency also have been approved the Nashville project. Altogether, the village will receive more than 80 percent of the $4.8 million project cost through federal and state grants. The major portion of the grant amount is being supplied by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with Michgian’s Dept, of Natural Resources contributing a smaller share. Construction on the Nashville project is expected to begin by January. Some equipment already has been brought to the village by Conf, page 3 — Roy Obreiter, assistant director of FmHA District 5, presents a $200,000. check Monday to Village President Harold Christiansen. The payment represents the first draw on a $895,000. FmHA loan for the sewer project. Grand funds from federal and state agencies will pay more than 80 percent of the Nashville project costs. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) �Th* Mopt* Volley New*. Nothville. Tuesdoy. December 16. 1980 — Poge 2 Nashville News If you are a senior citizen and grew up in the Nashville community, you probably have something to offer for next week’s Memories. In that upcoming story we hope to touch on the family aspect of local early Christmas celebrations. How was the holiday observed in your home when you were a child? Do you recall one very special Christmas, a happy Yule event, or some.seasonal anecdote? If so, we would like to hear your thoughts so that we may share them with others. Please call this reporter at 852-1963. Mrs/ Verna Frederick of Nashville recently underwent surgery at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids for implantation of a pacemaker. She is doing well and will be convalescing at the home of her son and family, the Lester Woodburys of Vermontville. Miss Sally Putnam and Dennis Wigent, both for­ merly of Houston, Texas, were married November 29 at the local United Methodist Church. Her father, Rev. Leonard Putnam of Nash­ ville, officiated. The newlyweds will make their home in Grand Rapids. Good news that Mrs. J. Robert (May) Smith of Nashville has improved in health and now is home after several weeks confinement with viral pneumonia. Mrs. Smith had been hospitalized at Pennock in Hastings and then later transferred to the Barry County Medical Care Facility for further recuperation A Christmas potluck dinner for the Builders Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, at the parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Rose) Dawson of Nashville were pleasantly surprised over Thanksgiving when their children living out of state were able to join them for an unexpected holiday visit. Their son and family, Martin and Susan (Heaton) Dawson and Marty, Jr., arrived from Alabama for an extended week’s stay. Next, the Dawsons received a call from son Jack, Jr., in Arkansas informing them that he had a knee injury and that he and his wife, the former Phyllis Allerding, and their son Jack III would be home for Thanksgiving. In addition, the Dawson’s son-in-law, Dan Briones called to say he was flying home from his employment in Alabama to join his wife, the former Cinda Dawson, their son Daniel and newborn daughter, Jamie, for the holiday. To make it a complete and happy family gathering at the Dawson home, son Frank arrived from Lansing where he is enrolled at LCC as a music major. Also present for Thanksgiving dinner were Rose’s mother and uncle, Mrs. Roberta Mead and Nelson Mead, both of Nash­ ville. After the holiday, Dan Briones and Martin Dawson will move to Mississippi in their employment, and when Jack’s knee is healed he will join his work crew in Florida. Vem and Alice Marshall of rural Nashville were recent Sunday evening callers on Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades, local. Mrs. Earl (Clara) Pen­ nock and Mrs. William (Marian) Link, both of rural Nashville, enjoyed a recent 2-day trip to Lake City to visit former local resident Mrs. Nyle (Judy) Briggs and family. The ladies stayed overnight there and returned to Nashville Tuesday. Due to incomplete in­ formation furnished to us, one set of paternal great­ grandparents was inad- Poinsettias ... are here NOW! Get your Christmas orders in early... * ^ar|ters • Corsages •• Silk Silk Flowers Flowers • Fresh Arrangements We have a new selection ofjewelryin i ...to fill your Christmas gift list. Nashville FLOWERS & GIFTS 233 N. Main St., Nashville 852-9797 vertantly omitted in the birth announcement last week of Thomas Glenn Powers., They are Mr. and Mrs.- Robpl Hinde of Nashville. Tile newborn is the he son of Patrick and Karen (Christopher) Powers, local, and is blessed with no less thanlJT grand­ parents. Thanksgiving Day guests of Jim and Anne Me Laughlin of rural Nashville were their children: daughter and son-in-law Janine and Herb Harb of Brimingham; daughter Gail of Ferndale, and son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Marc Mac Laughlin and Dana of Detroit. In addition to the holiday festivities, Saturday after Thanksgiving also was a special occasion for the family. It was the 27th wedding anniversary for Jim and Anne and the first for Mr. and Mrs. Marc McLaughlin, who remained here over the weekend with his parents to help celebrate the dual November 29th event. The P.F.C. Missionary group of the local Baptist church' met recently for a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Sandy Priddy of Nashville. Twenty-one were present for the occasion, and each brought holiday “goodies” as refreshments. In a gift exchange, the ladies presented each other with Christmas tree ornaments, many of them exquisite handmade decorations. The annual Sunday School Christmas program at the Nashville Baptist Church is set for 7 p.m. Sunday, December 21. A second letter from Edna (Knoll) Williams, a former local resident now of East Leory and a recent sub­ scriber to the Maple Valley News, supplied us with additional information on Lyle Beard. He is a 94-yearold Nashville native now living in an adult foster care home in Battle Creek. Mrs. Williams visits him there and has been sharing her Maple Valley News with Mr. Beard. She wrote that Lyle had a comment on A. C. Buxton, a recent Memories subject. “He said Buxton sure was a very smart man,” noted Mrs. Williams. “Smart with machinery and about making upright boilers.” According to her letter, Lyle Js^ very alert, reads a lot and has good recall. Though somewhat hard of hearing, he has no difficulty when using his hearing aid. Mrs. Williams said that Lyle was very enthused about the Maple Valley News issues she had taken to him. Since she has A GREAT GIFT TO GIVE 4 SHAMPOOS W PERMS CUTS HAIRCARE d < ITEMS EAR PIERCING Cu Curling Irons, Blow Dryers, Pique Cologne and Perfume... ancu 5 op 157 S. Main, Vermontville, Michigan Phone726-0330 By Susan Hinckley been a subscriber only a few weeks, we bundled up several past Memories stories and sent them to her so that she might enjoy them and also share some with Lyle. Incidentally, in our correspondence with Mrs. Williams we learned that Lyle is a brother to the late Albert Beard, a man whose name we had run across in his capacity as a turn-of-the century employee of The Nashville News, a forerunner of this paper. Perhaps some of our readers may remember Lyle and wish to get in touch with him. His address in Battle Creek is 261 Yale St., Zip 49017. Another reader who had a comment on A. C. Buxton was former local resident Wayne Fuller of Toledo, though his memories were passed down. “I can remember my folks talking about the one (Buxton) that operated the shop,” wrote Fuller, “and how Henry Ford wanted him to invest $5,000. in his new automobile manufacturing outfit. Buxton turned him down.” Fuller noted that another Michigan fellow named James Cousins did invest $5,000. about that time and later received 60 million dollars when the Fords paid him-off for his investment. Christmas, baskets for the needy in the Nashville community are being prepared at the local United Methodist Church with the help of the Nashville Assembly of God and the Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Leonard Putnam is chairing the program. If you can offer assistance^ a contribution, or the name of a potential recipient, please call him. The baskets will be packed Monday, December 22, by volunteers from all three churches. Delivery will be made on Tuesday, December 23. Diane Huffman of Ver­ montville was named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Bunch Munch met last Monday for the weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. Diane had lost four and one half pounds in one week to earn the title: No one had to lug a ball and chain around town on December 7th after all, since the Jr. and Sr. High Depts, of the Nashville Baptist Church tied in the first round of a December attendance contest. Dubbed the “Battle for the -Teen Room,” the month-long Sunday School promotion features many zany penalties to be meted out weekly to the losing department. Both ended up with 13 over average at­ tendance Sunday, so the ball and chain routine will be added to the December 13 “foot kissing” castigation to create a- double jeopardy situation. At the conclusion of the contest, the leader of the losing team, either Pastor Don Roscoe of the Sr. Dept, or Steven Knight of the Jr. Dept., will swallow a live goldfish as the ultimate penalty. The winners, meanwhile, will gain six months control of the Teen Room, a recreational activities room at the church. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville was a guest of her daughter and son-in­ law, Doris and Cleo Jacobs of Algonquin Lake, for a Saturday evening Christmas dinner at the Chateau restaurant near Charlotte. The December 13th event was a holiday gathering for the family of Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs. The Council on Ministries of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, at the church, to be folllowed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Administrative Board. The annual Christmas program of the Sunday School of the Nashville United Methodist Church will be staged at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 21, at the church. Refreshments will be served following the presentation. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville attended a recent breakfast for Kellogg retirees at the Pancake House in Battle Creek. Later, they visited Clarence’s brother - in - law, Frank Shaver, who resides in Battle Creek, and called on Frank’s wife, Ethel, who is confined to the Arrowood Nursing Home there. Mr. and Mrs. Reid also visited his cousin Mrs. Myrtle Hunter and her daughter, Mrs. Illene Reardon, of Portage. The Senior High Sunday School Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church is planning a December 19-20 “Overniter” at the church. Starting at 6 p.m. Friday, the youngsters will go Christmas caroling at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Later, the group will return to the church for games and movies that will last until Saturday morning. Saturday evening, the Junior High Dept, will hold a 6:30 p.m. Christmas party at the church. Descendants of the late James and Mary Jane (Miller) Hummel of Nash­ ville gathered for a family Christmas reunion at Kalamo Township Hall Sunday, December 7. The potluck dinner event is an annual affair instituted and hosted for the past nine years by the Hummels’ grandson, Joel, and his wife, the former Gladys Eddy Perkins. (She is the daughter of the late Jim and Lena Eddy of Nashville.) Many local oc l families wererepresented at the reunion, including the Mix, Hinckley and Appelman families, in addition to children and grandchildren of Joel Hummel. Also present were some members of the Eddy and Perkins families. Dick Bogart of Nashville returned home last Monday from St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he had undergone su gery a week earlier. He will be con­ valescing at home for about two weeks, and then expects to be out and around again. A New Year’s Eve gathering at the Hastings Bowl is planned by the Nash­ ville Baptist Church. The event will start at 9 p.m. following regular Wed­ nesday night Bible Study, and will conclude at 1 a.m. A winter retreat at Clear Lake Camp near Dowling is set for January 1-3 for the Sr. High Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church. Over 50 youngsters already- have enrolled for the session. The program at the retreat will be “How to Improve Your Love Life”, offering com­ parisons of the Biblical view of love and the concept popularly portrayed by the media. The Adult Singles group of the Nashville Baptist Church enjoyed a November 22nd Thanksgiving gathering at the home of Mrs. Petie Latta of Nashville. After a delicious carry-in potluck dinner, the group adjourned to the church to join a sur­ prise birthday party for Mrs. Cathy Vessecchia. Later, the Singles returned to Mrs. Latta’s home for an evening of games and fellowship. Two weeks later, the group met again at the home of Mrs. Ann Miles of Nashville. A highlight of that gathering was the showing of favorite old movies. The films were obtained through a loan program from Willard Library in Battle Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace (Elinore) Graham en­ tertained their family for a Thanksgiving buffet supper. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Graham, Stewart, Jr., and Elizabeth, from Ada, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Graham, Travis and Trent, from Vermontville; and Steven Graham and son Derek, local. Thanksgiving Day brought a new member to the Graham family — little Shawn'Michael, born at Pennock Hospital to Steven and Debra Graham. The Wallace and Stewart Graham families were in attendance at services at the Every day in the U.S. mores than .5200 people die. The majority are elderly and it often marks the involuntary end of a marriage. Survivors then face what psychologists feel is the greatest adjustment that life calls On us to make adjusting to the loss of a loved one. Grief counseling is often needed to help the bereaved readjust to a new, wholesome pattern of life. V FUNEIftL directors 'Voqtr FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 �-I!|*S *S •hki ■ilk. ^5 5 «Wehu ■taeiti^. ®l ® I*M I*M IM is ®QS ®yjji *kththji jii TK®fep, ^‘fissttdy^ W® sas rum , ^cu lAiintkis ' )fe» i Bes al & Jk. k nth x-arris t:a a fcaEsife sit tier ■ i Uli ‘.jeiaita nfesbqii iirelki iwect®; UrayaBlkb fete Sr. X Sis I r tatt Eixt *6 jtto raster H * PisatwH r;; H jWZ!i®: United Methodist Church at Vermontville on November 27, where they witnessed the baptism of little Trent Forrest Graham, threemonth-old son of Stanley and Marabeth Graham. Later, the Wallace, Stewart, and Stanley Graham families were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Claude Van Blarcom, Trent’s maternal grand­ parents, of Vermontville, and Steven and Derek Graham, local, at the Steak House in Nashville where Wallace and Elinore hosted a dinner for the family. Saturday evening callers on Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith and daughter, Tiscia, of near Battle Creek. Learning Christmas customs of Venezuela was one of the highlights of a meeting last Wednesday evening of the Nashville Woman’s Literary Club. The event was held at the United Methodist Community House. Presenting the program for the Christmas gathering were two foreign exchange students attending high school at Maple Valley. Shirley Tovar of Caracas, Venezuela, who resides with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Halliwill of Vermontville, told of how Christmas is observed in her country. Lene Pauleson of Langesund, Norway, who is staying with the family of Dr. and Mrs. Hubert Overhold of rural Nashville, showed scenic slides of her native country. Dressed in a colorful authentic costume, Lene also performed a traditional Norwegian dance with the aid of Mrs. Overholt. Tea committee for the WLC event was Mrs. Maurice (Ardis) Purchis, chairperson, and Mrs. Gale (Alice) Keihl, both of Nash­ ville. The tables were beautifully decorated with lovely stained glass candle ornaments handcrafted by Mrs. Purchis’ husband. Refreshments were a Christmas buffet, with each member furnishing a PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE a MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt 3, NASHVILLE PM. 852-9691 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to attend. DAN'S WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREE WATER TEST! I Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan 11 Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 16, 1980 — Page 3 favorite dessert for others to sample. Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville was ' a Thanksgiving holiday guest from Wednesday through Friday at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Brenda Starkweather, and family of Lansing. Saturday evening callers and supper guests of Mrs. Becker at a post­ Thanksgiving gathering here were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hardenburg and daughter, Sarah; and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hardenburg, all of Eagle. Family Planning Clinics The Barry-Eaton District ment, 945-9516. Walk-in Health Department an­ hours each Tuesday and nounces its Family Planning Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clinic schedule for Teens welcome, no parental December. Clinics will be permission required. No held the second and fourth charge. (12-29) Tuesdays at the Health LaMAZE CHILDBIRTH Department, Dec. 9 and 23 at CLASSES are now being 220 W. Court Street. An offered in the area. Contact appointment can be made by Connie Bertram, Mulliken calling the Health Depart- Rd., Charlotte, (tfn) For the Holidays Visit Christmas at Vermontville Bible Church, Dec. 21st This Sunday, evening, Dec. 21st, at 7 p.m. the children and youth of the , Sunday School with songs, skits, and recitations will present the “Symbols of jChristmas.” The Christmas specials will be summarized with an “old-fashioned” pre­ Christmas prayer meeting on Tuesday evening, the 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Vermontville Bible Church is located at 250 N. Main in Vermontville. Pastor and woman wins honorable mention Mrs. Boger join with the 3402 congregation in extending a cordial invitation to the in annual dress-a-doll contest public to attend all services Isabelle V. Robert-Dean of Nashville has received and in wishing each one of an honorable mention award in the annual Dress -ayou a “Blessed Christmas doll contest, sponsored by Great LakesFederal and a Happy New Year.” Savings & Loan Association. Mrs. Dean's beautiful — Syrup Association There will be a meeting of the Maple Syrup Festival Association December 16 at 8 p.m. at Maple Manor. entry is shown in the photo. For the contest, she trans­ formed the doll into a "Snow-Queen” by making beautiful white satin and velvet creation. Mrs. Dean's do’ll is now on display, along with other area entries, at the Hastings Office of Great Lakes Federal Savings and Loan. Her doll and the others entered in the con­ test will be distributed at Christmas to children of needy families through the Hastings Moose Lodge program. (Maple Valley News photo by Elaine Gilbert) Groundbreaking — ।continued from Normco Construction Co. of Jackson, contractors for the treatment facility site. The collection lines and lift stations will be built by Dunigan Bros., also of Jackson. The Nashville project calls for a new lagoon-andirrigation type treatment facility and will culminate a more than 10 year effort by the village to comply with updated state regulations which, since 1968, required removal of 80 percent of the phosphorous from the ef­ fluent discharged from Nashville’s present wastewater treatment plant into the Thornapple River. In addition, the extended system will serve 183 homes currently without municipal sewer service and another approximately 40 which have present septic systems running into storm drains flowing directly into the river or Quaker Brook. • A letter Monday from U.S. Congressman Howard Wolpe (D-3rd) to Nashville officials praised their persistence in getting the long awaited sewer project underway. “The enormous amount of paperwork and the patience required to complete the application process is a true test of civic commitment,” wrote Wolpe. “I know you must feel a well earned sense of pride as the ground breaking marks the beginning of a dream come true.” Wolpe’s letter was read by Vicki Levengood, the Congressman’s Barry County campaign coor­ dinator, at a luncheon which followed the formalities at the Community Center. Also speaking at the luncheon at the Steak House was State Senator RichardI Allen (R-30th), who said he Poinsettas Wreaths CenterpiecesFresh & Artificial Gifts Candles V 311 N. Main St., Nashville (S. of the Library) 5 front claimed no part of the credit for the Nashville project but added that he was proud to be part of the system which brought three levels of government together and proved that “the process still works.” Allen concluded: “Most of the credit belongs with individuals right here in this community.” Also speaking Monday were Frank Jefferies, representing U.S. Senator Don Reigle; Russell Keech, Director of District 5 Far­ mers Home Administration; and Bruce Kuffer, regional consultant with Williams & Woiks, project engineers. Others present at Mon­ day’s event Roy Obreiter, assistant director, and Joyce Skedgell, loan assistant,^both of District 5 FmHA; Steven Heilman, resident inspector and Robin Cook, public relations, both with Williams & Works; Norm Hinkle and staff of Normco Construction^ Joq and David Dunigan and staff of Dunigan Brothers; William Danhoff and Robert Benzenski, bonding attorneys. State Rep. Donald H. Gilmer (R-55th); David Dimmers, village attorney; Nashville trustees Forrest Babcock, John Hughes, Calvin Rizor and Carl Tobias, president Christiansen, Clerk Susan Corkwell, Treasurer Lois Elliston, Larry Corkwell of the local DPW, and Lonny Kienutske, head of the Public Information Com­ mittee. To commemmorate the initiation event, Bruce Kuffer presented miniature “gold” shovels to village officials and others involved in getting the Nashville sewer expansion project underway. 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Christmas night came a big gathering at the opera house sponsored by the Methodist Episcopal Church, less than a block distant. The opera house was packed. After a Christmas program of about an hour, the stage curtain rolled up to display a After more than a century of Yuletides, Nashville today retains much of the beautiful Christmas arch same flavor of early holidays. Nestled along the frozen Thornapple, the village loaded with close to 400 gifts. resembles a quaint Christmas card scene in this 1920's view from Standpipe hill in These were removed by Putnam Park. Old 1899 iron river bridge is at right near the 1891 waterwork Santa and his assistants and building (smokestack and attached coal shed now are gone). At Jef t is the Frank distributed with great Kellogg home, built in 1904, with a team and rig westbound on what now is dispatch. Kellogg Street. Note heads of four spectators visible below hill in right foreground. “In those days, only the (Photo loaned courtesy Mr. and Mrs. George Kellogg) rich families had Christmas (Author's note: photos or comments.) and is proving the best trees at home,” notes a Throughout December, this drawing card in town,” senior citizen who grew up in column will feature “Snow blankets the ground noted the News when Nashville shortly after the memories of Nashville's and the merry sound of Christmas 1874 rolled turn of the century. Christmases Past. Last sleighbells tinkles the 'e*ar, Because Christmas trees around. “Cap reports that week’s account dealt with observed the Nashville News business is brisk.” often were seen only at early holiday commerce. In in early December 1873. More than a century later, community events, families a partial repeat of our 1979 Soon, Christmas would Nashville’s holiday season sometimes exchanged gifts Christmas Memories, this descend on the tiny village retains much of the same at such doings. story traces community nestled in the valley of the flavor - Santa’s appearance, The presents could be Yuletide observances start­ Thornapple like some quaint school vacations, church quite grand, as noted in this ing over a century ago. Next and picturesque greeting doings, enterprising mer­ 1879 News account of a week, with readers’ help, we card. chants, and weary shoppers. Christmas Eve program at hope to relate the' family “Old Santa Claus, with Fallen by the wayside, the Christian Church: “The aspect of early local whiskers more beautiful however, is at least one early large, beautiful tree was Christmas celebrations. than ever, is holding out at Yuletide custom - the annual surrounded by more than 200 Please call if you have Cap Boise’s store this week holiday hunt. Commencing presents, many of them near Thanksgiving, men of costly and elegant. Among the community would form those we noticed were Mrs. teams to compete on upland L. O. Crocker, a silver cup; game pursuits. E. M. Evarts, a silver napkin Traditionally, losers treated ring; Mrs. George A. winners to an oyster supper. Truman, a handsome pickle “Shoots” also were castor; Mrs. E. Cook, panel popular. “A shooting match pictures; Mrs. H. Durkee, an is planned the day before elegant album; Mrs. Christmas at Charley Wheeler, a set of furs.” Baker’s place north of A small admission charge ( Assyria,” disclosed the to community Christmas7 News in 1878. “Charley exercises helped defray the announces he has a hundred cost of candy treats for all turkeys, plus ducks and the children who attended. geese, so get your guns, No youngster was turned boys.” away. _ , One Yuletide tradition that “Admission charge will be remains essentially un­ ten cents for adults and five changed throughout more cents for children,” advised than a century of local the News of the 1878 M.E. history is the presentation of holiday doings at the opera various church and school house, “but no children will programs. be prohibited for lack of the At least one such annual price.” affair was a community­ The 1879 M.E. presentation wide event, usually held on at the opera house was not Christmas Eve. In the early without its lighter moments, days it was social as well as thanks to awestruck little religious in nature. ones whose performances Often there were multiple were as typical as they ace festivities. “Christmas was a timeless. It had been gala occasion in Nashville,” arranged for a company of noted the News in 1878. youngsters, standing on a “Christmas Eve there were platform at the side of the several hundred people at stage, to sing an appropriate the Baptist Churdi, where an number as a ship loaded with estimated 200 presents hung presents came “sailing” in. AASRHDVWILALER E sporting on a huge tree.” (1980 note: “They commenced all /[KJH ARDWARE The Baptists were then right,” commented the located in what now is St. News, “but when the curtain Cyril Catholic Church on went up disclosing the ship State St.) 105 N. Main St Nashville Phone 852-0713 sailing upon the scene in all On the afternoon of its^ light and glory, the little singers were struck School this year will depart speechless with delight and from the usual custom of despite loud whispers from having a tree at their the directors, seemed to Christmas program,” ad­ vised the News in 1903. “For have lost their voices.” Five years later, the their Christmas Eve exer­ format of Nashville’s ob- cises they will have a log servance changed cabin, a real building somewhat. “This year the carefully made of logs, and village Sunday Schools will presents will be piled in and take a new departure in the around the structure.” matter of Christmas Local and surrounding festivities that is in the line rural schools also offered of the usual tree and con­ Yuletide programs while the certs,” observed the News in students enjoyed a tem­ 1884. “They will regale their porary reprieve from the patrons with a Christmas Three R’s. dinner and social time. The “Most of the schools in this Methodist ■ promise as an vicinity have closed for extra attraction a sleigh ride holiday vacations of a month with ample accommodations or more,” reported the News for both old and young.” in mid-December 1902. About the turn of the During holiday exercises century, masquerade balls at the Warnerville School on arranged by local musician December 23,1904, there was Hiram Walrath and his considerable - excitement orchestra became standard when the Christmas tree 9 Christmas Eve fare at Nash­ caught fire. “Some of the ville’s opera house. Prizes men quickly hoisted the were awarded to the nicest blazing tree outside,” noted dressed lady and the most the News, “and no presents comically costumed gen­ were lost.” tleman attending the dance. 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Also, it is uncertain as to what percent of the state aid act will actually be paid out with further executive or­ ders reducing state aid anticipated. School districts, such as Maple Valley, relying heavily upon state aid dollars are placed in a very difficult situation considering the economic situation in the State of Michigan at this time. The state aid act which was approved shows a decrease of thirty percent reimbursement for tran sportation which amounts to a $47,310 loss for Maple Valley based upon last year’s allowance: This loss will most likely be greater considering increased operational costs this year. A further reduction in state aid allowance for special education in the amount of $10,045 is expected. It should be kept in mind that special education programs presently are mandatory under state guidelines. The school district membership has decreased sixty-nine students which represents $95,540.85 under the present state aid for­ mula. Section 27 debt retirement funds were eliminated entirely, and the school district received $40,214 last year through this program. The state aid act in recent years has provided for declining funds enrollment, but this section was eliminated this year. In August, an executive order was given by the Governor which resulted in a state aid loss of $26,302.25. These factors all necessitate reductions at this time, and it is hoped that adequate state funds will be received eliminating the need for any further reductions in programs this school year, school officials said. General reductions in program and operation total $73,426 and included: —Closing of two of the relocatable classrooms at the Jr.-Sr. High School. ($2,000.) —Elimination of any general fund expenditure for the support of spring sports. Therefore, spring sports are eliminated unless these sports are financially sup­ ported by the athletic boosters or other funds with the approval of the board of education. Total cost in­ volved including supplies and officials. Virginia Fox Nashville Chamber snaps pictures of Santa — This polaroid shot of Santa and two of his local friends, D.J. Lemance (left) and brother Jason, is among the 120 free pictures taken Saturday at Eaton Federal Savings and Loan office in Nashville. The boys are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. David Lemance. The photos were presented free to accompanying parents,, compliments of the local Chamber of Commerce. Doing the photography honors was Dave Mace, president-elect of the Chamber. Nashville VFW 8260 ★ FISH FRY * FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 Serving... Adults. ,*3..50 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Children 5 to 12..*2..00 Children under 5... FREE Get your New Year's Reservations! A full evening of ... ENTERTAINMENT including... Chicken Basket $2400 Couple $13°° Single Reservations for MEMBERS ONLY 'til December 4. After December 4 ... MEMBERS & GUESTS ^wsicj^ . . .‘‘THE TIMBER WOLF” and Wayne Cogswell voted state aid dollars received through adults enrolled in nay. ($10,462.) —Reduction in hours for high school completion the secretaries at the classes. Members of the teaching elementary buildings, Jr.-Sr. High School, and central staff asked if it wouldn’t be better to consider office. ($2,364.26.) elimination of the tran­ —Elimination of of six teaching positions at the Jr.- sportation program or Sr. High School: Robert elimination of the winter Melrose, Carole sports program instead of Bustamante, Mike reducing the teaching staff. Desrochers, Charles Tait, Board member and ad­ Linda Johnson, and Michele ministrator response was that the transportation Skovera. ($36,610.62.) —The position of Tom program will continue with a Gibbons as shop teacher will review of the program prior to the 1981-82 school year. not be filled. ($11,395.56.) The winter athletic season These general reductions in teaching staff will mean has already started and the that there will be four sec­ general consensus of board tions of seventh grade in­ members and ad­ stead of five. There are ministrators is that these presently 115 seventh contracts with other schools Classes with should be honored and the graders. smaller enrollments will be winter sports seasons eliminated in most all in­ completed as scheduled. stances. Some classes will Considering, rising costs not be offered. and the fact that the cash The school district will flow loss in the hot lunch remain on a six period day. program thus far this school Students in the senior high year shows a loss of school will be able to enroll $3,300.46; the board mem­ in only five classes instead of bers voted to increase the six excepting that seniors costoflunches to all students needing six classes to meet ten cents beginning Jan. 5. graduation requirements this school year may enroll in six classes the second semester. —Reduction of one hour per day for aides in special education rooms at Jr.-Sr. High School. ($600.) —Transfer ofthe part-time librarian at Fuller St. and By Esther Shepard Kellogg elementary Condolences to Mr. and buildings to a teaching position. The libraries will be Mrs. Vern Reed in the death covered by non-teaching of her mother, Mrs. Mabel Williams of Lake Odessa, personnel. ($2,130.31.) passed away Wed­ —Reduction in the library who nesday at the age of 101 time for the library aide at years. Services were Sunday Maplewood Elementary. at 2 p.m. at Pickens-Koops ($1,013.) Funeral Home, Lake —Elimination of one Odessa, Michigan. teacher aide position at Mrs. Bessie B. Hosken, 63, Maplewood Elementary held ofBrick Hwy., Vermontville, by Mary Erwin. ($2,531.) died Monday, December 8 at —The transportation Pennock Hospital in supervisor will also fill-in as Hastings. She was bom Jan. a substitute bus driver. 19, 1917 in Iroritown, Ohio, ($1,500.) the daughter of William and —Reduction in overtime Bertha (Carman) Shillito. hours for custodial per- She worked for the Visiting sonnel. ($870.) Nurses Association of —Each of the six ad-Lansing for ten years, ministrators are taking a leaving there in 1972. She $325 reduction. ($1,950.) leaves five sons and five These reductions were daughters,, besides her made at the regular meeting husband Harold, and two of the board of education brothers and five sisters, besides the grandchildren held Monday, December 8; and great - grandchildren. and a special meeting held Our condolences to the Thursday, December 11. family. There were approximately Mrs. Vern Haywood of N. one hundred people in at­ Ionia, who is 90 years, called tendance each evening and to say that Mr. and Mrs. the general discussion of Vern Haywood wish a Merry issues was rather heated at Christmas and a Happy New times. Parents, teachers, Year to all their neighbors non-teaching staff, and and friends. Mrs. Mina Barnes is not students were in attendance. General discussion was feeling good at this writing. Congratulations held regarding the financial situation at the presept time to Patrick and Karen and some expressed their (Christopher) Powers of feeling that the amount of Nashville on a son born property taxes being paid December 1 at Pennock should provide adequate Hospital in Hastings. The little boy weighed 7 lbs., 10 funds. It was pointed out that ozs. The great - grandfathers the Maple Valley School are from Vermontville — District is one of the lowest Thomas Power lived on the school millage districts in Sicipio Road and the late the state, and additional Oliver Downing on Hager millage is necessary if a Road, who goes back three quality educational program generations. The great- grand is going to be offered. mothers are Mrs. Robert There were several (Bernadine) Hinde and questions asked regarding Mrs. Glenn (Margarete) tile reductions that were White of Nashville. The being made and if the grandparents are Jim and reductions should be made in Elaine (Downing) Powers other areas such as the and Lee and Thelma community school program Christopher of Nashville. The maternal great being reduced or eliminated. It was pointed out that this grandparents are Mrs. program has been self­ Bertha Pline of Portland, and Muriel supporting considering the Kenneth The lunch price for elementary students ef­ fective January 5 will be 65 cents and Jr.-Sr. High School 70 cents with milk remaining at 10 cents a carton. The lunch price for adults was increased to $1.20. A survey was made of eight area schools, and Maple Valley had the lowest price ex­ cepting for one school. Fred Coricins and Wayne Cogswell voted nay on the increase. The board members ap­ proved Anne Byrne as cheerleading coach for the junior high and freshman cheerleaders. The salary of $341 is actually being covered by funds contributed by the athletic boosters. Peggy Fisher was approved as junior varsity girls volleyball coach at a salary of $511. General fund bills in the amount of $30,493.61 were approved for payment. The November 14th payroll in the amount of $94,827.75 and the November 26th payroll in the amount of $94,958.06 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll ac- Vermontville news Christopher of Flushing, Mich, and Glen and Ethel MacNeuen of Palo. Mr. Robert Hinde of Nash­ ville will have surgery today at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Hinde was formerly of Ver­ montville. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Mary Shaw attended a Red Cross Volunteer Luncheon at the Methodist Church in Charlotte last Thursday and later called on Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch in Nash­ ville. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Page and sons Troy and Seth from Lerghburg, Fla. came Thursday to spend a week with their parents, Edsel & Mildred Page. On Friday, Mildred was in Hastings to have a walking cast put on her foot. Mrs. Dellabell Murphy of Hastings and Mrs. Ava Kroger attended the funeral of their cousin, James L. Randall of Athens, Saturday at the First Wesleyan Church of Battle Creek. Mr. Randall collapsed while teaching at Post Elementary School. He had a bachelor’s degree in religion in 1955, and a bachelor’s degree in education in 1961. Phillip LaFleur, last Saturday, visited his nieces Cindy and Jo Heather Grant count The final payment in the amount of $6,254.80 was made from the building and site fund regarding the windows at the Kellogg Elementary School. Superintendent Wolff reported that the school busses presently being used by the school district all were approved by the state police inspection team. The three 1980 busses which were ordered in October 1979 have been received and are in daily usage. Charles Tait resigned as varsity girls volleyball coach effective as soon as a replacement may be em­ ployed, but his resignation will not be any later than January 9. He stated that he felt it best to employ a new coach at this time con­ sidering that he- will be looking for other full-time employment and his future availability as coach is uncertain. Board member Wilbur Marsh wasn’t in attendance at the special meeting December 11. and found everyone baking Christmas cookies to send to her brother Ross Furlong. The others present were Debra Brand of Ver­ montville, Debra VanDiver of Holt and Linda Furlong of Hastings, Teresa Furlong were working and couldn’t make it. Joe and Mary Darling of Burt, Michigan visited their aunt and uncle, Henry and Margie Joppie, Sunday and will attend the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. .Elba Ackley, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Harag of Charlotte called Sunday at her father’s, Henry and Margie Joppie. Mrs. Ethel Gaut of Jarvis Acres suffered a severe heart attack over the weekend and is in Intensive Care at Ingham Medical Hospital. Here daughter, Mrs. Bernice Adrion of Corvallis, Oregon, is flying on Tuesday to be with her. Santa comes to Vermontville Saturday! The Vermontville Chamber of Commerce has arranged for Santa Clause to be at the Fire Department, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. The Vermontville Fire Dept, will take pictures of your child with Santa for $1.50. Proceeds will gb into the Firemans Fund. Note of Thanks... We wish to thank our daughter and son-in-law Gloria & Gaylord Fossett for opening their home for our 40th anniver­ sary. Our son and daughter-in-law Gary & Sue Becraft for the many pictures taken, also Sue for the beautiful cake. Our grandchildren Jeff and Bryan Fassett and friends Anne and Susie for helping, JR and Denise Covell for taking us to Bill Knapps for dinner, Carleen & Lentz Becraft for our flowers. We thank our many friends and relatives for gifts, cards and money in our wishing well. God bless you. — Ivan and June Becraft �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 16, 1980 — Page 9 Kellogg fifth graders will present \k Hansel and Gretel” Wednesday BS&Ss BS&S Students in Pauline Hunt’s attend the performance fifth grade class at Kellogg which will be on stage in the Elementary School in Nash- school gym. ville will present the play The students have con“Hansel and Gretel” structed their own scenery Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and interesting props for the Parents of the students play, addition to and the public are invited to rehea,rsingin n their lines. The ' performance, promises to be a lively version of the famous story, so ta takee a break rea from ro the Christmas rush and enjoy the talents of local youngsters. MSss 2Si?> i?> sSJs s ?s^ *i i Participating in the Wednesday afternoon performance of "Hansel and Gretel" will be (back, from left) Kim Bahs, William Smith, Angela Millious, Jennifer Greene, Brad McKee, (front) Becky Allerding, and Robbie Norton. SL’h* it l .* it ♦These interesting characters In the play really are (in the back row, from left) Mickey Tilley, Scott Pixley, Michele Piper, (front) Monique Meehan, Sheila Decker, Lana Kienutske, and Paul Bell. Birthday surprise greets Lewis Schulze f*t* iat u 1 Included in the Hansel and Gretel cast are (back, from left) Kevin Engel, Jodi Spidel, Betsy Shook, Richard Meade, Angel Carpenter, (front) Heather Dell, Lisa Endsley, Dannielle Burg, and Randy Sears. (Maple Valley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) ■i i hid rinskfentj r fc. pew. hi .o •o rgtj ei£ MfeaHW|i . Bite!Iri IraJstt fc fciJeGsil in s&ttiii by Susan Hinckley lest ittiRt Lewis Schulze is a pretty regular lunch customer at the Steak House in Nashville, so when he failed to show up last Wednesday noon he received a call from the restaurant. It was all part of a ruse to get Lewie to the restaurant so that a group of other regular patrons could sur­ prise him. When he entered the restaurant, Lewie was greeted with a chorus of ‘‘Happy Birthday” and presented' with a lovely chocolate cake baked by Lureen Thompson. Actually, Lewie’s birthday was Tuesday, December 9, but he said he intended to celebrate all week and in­ dicated Wednesday was the highlight. The lunch party was by Cathy Vessecchia. Lewis Schulze was born in Nashville in the same home on M-79 (Scott Road) where he has been a Jifelong resident. ihek'iiIe thristmas^ i? zae I# SeptiL taW hfflf1 $095 “ *w Ml « Curling ■■Irons « »• SUPER SPECIAL!! S f*l Brush Irons... *195 H - Professional Quality Products I t fr66 WRAPPING Give the gift of Sunshine! Ik' S» 25% Off Our Ultra-Tan Tanning Booth last chance before the Holidays ... Get your nail extensions •— SCULPTURED NAILS «*Vii just 9 days left until Christmas: Lewis Schulze was surprised with a birthday cake and celebration staged by friends last week. Watching Lewis' surprised face is Lureen Thompson.' Only *20. 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The program, which is intended for farm women as well as non-farm women, will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude by 3 p.m. It is sponsored by the Michigan For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES TRUMBLE AGENCY ^uto-Owners Insurance VermoRtville Hl 517-72&0634 or 726-O5S0 State University Depart­ ment of Dairy Science and the MSU Cooperative Ex­ tension Service. The morning segment of the program features discussion on how milk is currently marketed and the relationship of the consumer to the dairy industry. Speakers for this segment of the program are Glynn McBride, MSU Extension agricultural economist, and Necia Sharkey and Bonnie Lynch, of the Michigan division of the American Dairy Association. The afternoon program has concurrent sessions on new and traditional dairy and farm products// management. The segment on dairy products will be conducted by Mary Zehner, MSU Extension consumer marketing specialist, and Gale Baumgardner, MSU Dairy specialist. The session on farm management, which will explain how to develop and understand a balance sheet and cash flow to determine a dairy operation’s net worth, will be conducted by Sherrill Nott, MSU Extension agricultural economist and MSU Agricultural Experiment Station Researcher. The primary concern in the milk marketing system is to provide the consumer with a fresh and wholesome product. As a reSult, milk is one of the purest natural foods available over the retail counter. Memories, from page 4 evergreen tree in Central accomplished by the Nash­ Park with colored lights and ville Chamber of Com­ other decoration. The village merce. ) Nashville’s needy have appropriated $16 for the remembered at project and the WLC stood been Christmas by churches and the additional $8 cost. Eleven years later, the various organized efforts village took on an even more over many years. The festive air when Nashville’s “Santa Claus Barrels” Main Street was decorated placed at strategic collection for the first time. It was at points by the Clover Leaf the intersection of Maple and class in 1933 are just one Main in 1939 that four example. Asaeommunity, Nashville garlands of evergreen and colored lights were stretched has observed the many to the center of the street, facets of the Christmas where a lighted cross was holiday for more than a century. suspended. Orno Strong, editor“The village council ap­ proved expenditures publisher and 1873 founder of covering materials costs,” the Nashville News made noted the News. “It is hoped this light-hearted Yuletide additional decorative observation in December material can be bought each 1878: “Amusements: year, until eventually there Christmas trees, parties, will be lights enough to socials, dances, buzzing decorate the entire length of bees, sleigh rides, and the business district.” (1980 hugging the girls.” note: This has now been Ulerrq Ct&istm Put the animal shelter on your 'Christmas lis The Eaton County Humane Society is hoping to raise $10,000 towards a new animal shelter. Those who give gifts of $300 or more, memorials or dedications will be recorded and placed on a plaque at the shelter. In November, the humane society’s annual Christmas Bazaar at the Lansing Mall netted a total of $750, said Charles Joseph, Jr., the organization’s president. “As in the past our concern is for humane welfare and treatment of all creatures,” he said. The humane society spent approximately $1,800 during the past year to continue its work of providing food, housing, medical and emergency care to animals and their owners who have proved they had a need. The society’s goals for 1981 are to continue all of its past services, purchase more live traps for loan to the public through the Eaton County Animal Control and to continue to offer partial payment of spaying or nuetering of animals adopted through the Eaton County Animal Shelter. Certificates are available with details from the animal shelter when you adopt an animal. Joseph said, “Times have been hard for everyone during the past year but as always you, the citizens ofEaton County, have stepped forward and helped and we know you will continue to support your Eaton County Humane Society.” Memberships for 1981 are now due. The dues are $1 or more and may be mailed to the society’s treasurer Betty Strauss, 6885 Creyts Rd., Dimondale, Mi. 48821. In addition to Joseph and Strauss, other officers are Jeffery Sweet of Potterville, vice president; and Kathy Kueffner of Vermontville, secretary. Members of the board of directors are Dora Nisse, 4-H drawing and painting workshop A workshop for Eaton County 4-H members and leaders enrolled in painting and drawing projects is scheduled for Tuesday, December 30. It will be held from 2-5 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the Charlotte J’airgrounds. Marie Doxtator, who judges painting and drawing at the fair, will conduct the workshop. According to Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth-Agent, “The workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about art techniques, and what is expected in these 4-H project areas.” Ideas for beginning to advanced artists will also be given. For more in­ formation on the workshop, contact Diuble at the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, phone 543­ 2310. Jackie Sweet, Rick Mc­ Donald, and Joyce Hastings, all of Potterville; Crystal Stevens of Dimondale; Margaret Winegardner of Delta Twp; Sharon Ruthruff, Marcia Miller, Bryce Rudisell, all of Charlotte; and Barbara French, Grand Ledge. Santa stops at Carl’s Santa held forth at Carl's Market Saturday to greet his many Nashville area friends and hear their special Christmas requests. The "jolly old elf” presented candy treats to all the children as they entered the store. Many of the younger ones kept their distance in awestruck wonder, but several of the older ones ven­ tured near enough to give Santa a hug or sit on his lap. Among those was Tina Royal, 6. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) ' Phone 945-9554 for ACTION­ WANT-ADS Stuck for gift ideas? Stop in, we’ll take care of you. Under one roof, you'll find Liquifire, Sportfire, Trailfire and Spitfire Snowmobiles; snow throwers and blowers, toys, tools, tool chests, lawn and garden equipment, high-pressure washers, power blowers, clothes, barbecue grills, nylon-line trimmers... get the picture? We're here to solve all your Christmas gift problems. Action - Ads WE WILL BE CLOSED.. DECEMBER 25 ■ 26 - 27 and 28th PHOTO COPIES of those old keepsakes. Enlargements, I oil painting, restorations. Multiple mats for your I family tree display. Reasonable rates, Bill Richards Studio. 250 S. Main, Vermontville. 726-1340. Closed Monday. Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Farmer’ S 1106 E. Railroad - HASTINGS f Feed Service PHONE 945-9926 G&W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 16, 1980 — Page 11 Vermontville Chamber of Commerce enjoys “Christmas” dinner There was a very good placed at Johnnie’s Food representation at the all­ Mart, Vermontville Hard­ membership meeting of the ware and Pat’s Sugar Hut Vermontville Chamber of Cafe. Final date for giving Commerce at the Sugar, Hut toys is to be December 18 to Cafe on December 9. A enable the Chamber of bountiful Christmas dinner Commerce to gather them was enjoyed by all. place them in the We wish to make a and Christinas Baskets. correction in another issue — The Christmas Canisters names should have read Bill & Ione Richards of Richards have been placed in the local Studjo, not Bill & Ione businesses. Williams as previously — We wish to give a big THANKS to Tony Wawiemia stated. There was much and Crew for discussion on how the the marvelous way they recipients of the Christmas decorated the tree in the Baskets were determined Park and put up the street and their particular needs. It decorations. A big THANK was decided that Drop-Off YOU to Louise Vielie for Boxes to collect new toys for being such a good custodian the Christmas Baskets be of the Santa Clause suits. Mary Trumble relayed a message from Mr. Green­ Depots for toys wald, FFA teacher at Maple Valley School, that the for Christmas in Vermontville Boxes have been placed in Johnnie’s Food Food Mart, Vermontville Hardware, and Pat’s Sugar Hut Cafe to collect new toys for the Vermontville Christmas Baskets. The final date for giving a new toy to someone less fortunate than yourselves is December 18. The Vermontville Chamber of Commerce will gather the donated toys and place them in the Christmas Baskets that are to be delivered December 20 by the Vermontville Fire Department. The baskets are to be packed at 8:30 a.m. December 20 at Johnnie’s Food Mart Sports students are to participate in local Improvement Projects. Maple Valley This is to cover a six week period. It was suggested: (1) A cleanup day after the The junior varsity Vermontville Maple Syrup basketball defeated Festival in April, (2) Charlotte 49 to 46 Tuesday Planting more Maple trees in night. After trailing 20 to 6, the area, with discussion on the Lions came to life to tie type of tree, by whom and the game 24 to 24 at the half. where, (3) The The third quarter ended with ‘Little Old Cemetery” at the Lions leading 36 to 30. West Vermontville Highway be cleaned, mowed and the markers be reset. These subjects will be relayed to Mr. Greenwald. Anyone After trailing 9 to 0 at having any suggestions for improvement please get in Bellevue’s new gym, Maple touch with Mr. Pat O’Dell at Valley came on strong to defeat Bellevue 60 to 45. The the Sugar Hut. A letter from the Bismark J.V. Lions led at halftime by Christian Fellowship was a score of 18 to 11. The leading scorer for read and their generous check toward the Christmas Maple Valley was Mickey Mahan with 23 points. Also Baskets was accepted. scoring were Tony Dunkelberger, 8 pts.; Pete Koetje, 9 pts.; Alan Shoup and Glen Sebastian; Children, Lisa Corkwell, Deanna Hagon, William Gatchell; Mother, Cara Spoelstra; Announcer, Ricky Hood; and Sir Frosty, Steve Martin. Cast Two presented the program to the Kin­ dergarten, 1st and 2nd grades. The children in Cast Two were: Santa, Matt Bender; Elves, Amanda Conner, Matt Schaub and Seth Sprinkle; Children, Lisa Corkwell, Deanna Hagon; William Gatchell; Mother, Cara Spoelstra; Announcer, Nick Priddy ; and Sir Frosty, Jennifer Robotham. WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE The Maple Valley fresh­ man basketball team played Charlotte to a 21-21 tie at the half but foul trouble left them on the losing end of a 44-35 score. Marty Martin and Jeff Starring lead in the rebounding department. Jeff Starring also lead in the scoring area with eleven points. The Lions play Portland Wednesday at home. The Maple Valley Fresh- RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Dick Ewing - Owner 726-0088 WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN Donations of canned goods STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 Auto Service CENTER • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BODY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS__ •BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Card ^^vi. or BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 Action - Ads AVON CUSTOMERS HELP: If you. are expecting Avon delivery from me this week call immediately. Your products here - my records of your order, lost with luggage. Have products - lost paper work! Call Sonya Kjergaard, 852-0860. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment in Nashville. Newly remodeled, all car­ peted. $160 per month plus utilities and security deposit. References required. Phone 852-9594 or 852-9599. (tfn) Pete Koetje, Dan Halsey and Alan Hamilton scored 2 points. Also playing for Maple Valley were Ryan Halsey, Bobby Brumm and Doug Hull. Pete Koetje led the Lions with 7 rebounds and Tony Dunkelberger added 6 rebounds. Alan Hamilton played an outstanding defensive game and also added 4 rebounds. The J.V.’s record is now 2 wins and 0 losses. Varsity volleyball coach needed The Maple Valley Athletic Department is presently taking applications for the position of head varsity volleyball coach. Anyone interested should contact Athletic Director Larry Lenz (852-9275). TOPHAT man basketball team lost to Portland 52-44. The Lions took a one point lead into the locker room at half time but could not survive Portlands superior height. Luke Potter led the Lions in scoring with twelve points and Jeff Starring added eleven. The Lions will be in action December 15 at home against Bellevue at 5:30. CHIMNEY SWEEPS • Fast • Professional • Dust-Free REASONABLE RATES Evenings & weekends... 852-0911 • NOTICE • NASHVILLE RESIDENTS OFFERING COMPLETE ... The Senior High Student Council is holding their annual Christmas Food Drive during the week en­ ding Dec. 19. We will be collecting box and canned goods from the students and faculty. The goods will be collected during a first hour class Hamilton, 8 pts.; Mike Gurd, 6 pts.; Ryan Halsey, Dan Halsey and Doug Hull each scored 2 points. Bobby Brumm also played well for the Lions. The leading rebounder was tony Dunkelberger with 41 rebounds and Pete Koetje led the team with six assists. Their record is now 1 win and 0 losses. Freshmen lose to Charlotte and Portland EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties The Lions hung on in the fourth quarter by hitting 9 of 12 free throws. Scoring for Maple Valley were Mickey Mahon 16 points, Tony Dunkelberger 16 points, Mike Gurd 7 points, Dan Keech 4 points, M.V. J.V.’s 60, Bellevue 45 Fuller students stage Snowmen Help Santa The story of three snowmen who came to the aid of Santa on Christmas Eve was the theme of a play presented Friday by fourth graders in Mrs. Geraldine Long’s class at Fuller Street school in Nashville. The afternoon performances of “The Snowmen Help Santa” were staged in the gymnasium for the student body. The boys and girls in Cast One presented the play to the 3rd and 4th grades. Cast One included the following: Santa, ana, Robert oer Dankenbring; anenrng; Elves, Marci Goodner, Greg J.V.'s 49, Charlotte 46 competition at the end of the week. We would greatly ap­ preciate the community’s support as the goods will go to the needy families in your community this holiday. You can contribute by giving your canned goods to any M.V. student in grades 7 through 12. In order to make this a success, we need your support. Deadline for filling nominating petitions for 3 two-year terms on the Nashville Village Council will be . . . Tuesday, December 16,1980 ...at 4:00 P.M. Petitions must be filed with the Nashville Village Clerk. Nomination Petitions are available at the Vil­ lage Clerk's Office. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, NASHVILLE VILLAGE CLERK I|| CARL’S SUPER MARKET, INC. Give from. A Gift Certificate Carl’s Market, inc. CHRISTMAS BAKERY NEEDS... now!! I Order your FOR SALE: Christmas trees, $7-up. Daily 9 to 6. 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Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Col. 108 - No. 30 • Monday. December 22, 1980 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Monday, December 22, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News Dear Readers: Due to the number of Christmas ac­ tivities and other seasonal events requiring special coverage this past week, our local news column will be somewhat abbreviated in this issue. We hope to have a more extensive report next week. Be sure to let us know about your holiday ac­ tivities, family gatherings and Christmas trips. Many Nashville folks enjoyed the December 13-14 Christmas Open House at Charlton Park. Celebration of the holiday in an oldfashioned way was por­ trayed through traditional decorations and activities in the various historical buildings in Charlton Village. Caroling, cookie baking and candle making were highlights. Among local folks taking an active part in the events were Rev. E. F. Rhoades, who preached brief sermons both Saturday and Sunday at special Christmas services in the 1885 village church, and Mrs. Jane Shoup, who played piano for carol singing by the congregation. The aroma of fresh-baked cookies greeted visitors to the 1850 Bristol Inn, with its antique-furnished rooms beautifully trimmed for the holidays. Several other historic buildings also were open to the public, including the 1869 Lee School, the bank, hardware store, general store, and the blacksmith shop with a “smith” at work. Community Christmas Eve services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, at the Nashville United Methodist Church. Highlighting the service will be a performance of the canata, “The Beginning of Christmas,” by members of the United Methodist choir and friends. The service is a combined observance by the local Assembly of God, Church of the Nazarene, and the United Methodist. A Christmas dinner for several local senior citizens was sponsored Saturday by the Senior Citizen Extension Dept, of the Nashville Assembly of God. Hosting the event at her home was Mrs. Viola Avery of Nash­ ville, director of the department. She was assisted in serving by Rita Miller and Elaine Eckman. Present at the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Reed, Ray Boise, Elsie Cogswell, Leona Kreeger, Zoe Gillett, Selma Bivens, Nellie Moon, Bertha Becker, and Eliza Emery. Also attending were Pastor and Mrs. Robert Taylor. A wonderful time was enjoyed by all. New Year’s Eve will be celebrated at the Nashville Assembly of God with a 7 p.m. service featuring a musical program by the Lepard Family of Lansing. After service, refreshments will be served and fellowship COUNTRY CORNERS FARM MARKET ... wishes you a safe and Happy Holiday I >------ O“----------------------------------- For those last-minute gifts, we suggest a ... GIFT CERTIFICATE — or — FRUIT BASKET 119 N. Main —. Nashville Ph. 852-9635 PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School .. 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 P.M. Worship ... 7 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 a.m. ARllIFLAM M UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville a.m. A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. p.m., .,Sunday School ..11 a.m. Youth Fellowship p.m. Sunday ....... *’-6 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m, TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH REV. LEONARD PUTNAM 219 Washington St., Nashville Sunday School . 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship 10:45 a.m. P.M. Youth Service 6 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE REV. J. G. BOOMER enjoyed. The pubic is invited to attend. Mrs. Larry (Suzy) Coikwell and her mother, Mrs. Gloria Johncock, both of Nashville were in Ionia Friday evening to attend a bridal shower for Miss Pam Corkwell, sister-in-law of Suzy. Mrs. Corkwell was co­ hostess of the event with Mrs. Marlin Thompson of Ionia. Also attending from here were Lisa and Becky Corkwell. Pam will wed Dennis Finkler on January 10 in Ionia. Mrs. Gloria Johncock recently hosted a Christmas gathering of her “koffee klatch.” Present for the occasion were Mrs. Lois Gardner and Mrs. Barbara Gagne, both of Vermontville; Mrs. Barbara Mix and Mrs. Margaret Swiger, both of Nashville. Finger foods were served. An exchange of gifts also was enjoyed by the ladies, former co-workers at the local school cafeteria. When the first violet is spotted, can spring be far behind? Imagine the sur­ prise of Mrs. Lloyd (Eunice) Priddy when she stepped outside her home on Morgan Road Sunday, December 14, and discovered a violet peeking through a crack in the sidewalk. The tem­ peratures were in the mid20’s, with gusty winds. Eunice picked the flower and carried it inside to share with her amazed family. Was that the last blossom of the season, or the first? Mr. and Mrs. Robert Briggs of Sturgis were recent Saturday evening callers on his aunt, Mrs. Melissa Showalter of Nash­ ville, and Mrs. Showalter’s son, Glenard. Six candidates, all Republicans, met last Tuesday’s deadline for filing nominating petitions for three trustee posts opening on the Nashville Village Council in the spring. A primary election in Febraury will pare the number of candidated down to three, who then will run unopposed in the March general election. The three seats, all for 2-year terms, currently are held by Helen Curtis, Ray Hinckley and Forrest Babcock. The latter is the only one seeking re­ election. The other five persons who filed petitions, in addition to Bibcock, were: Lonny Kienutske, By Susan Hinckley Linda Frith, Patrick Eck­ man, Donald Williams, and Robert Fueri, Jr. Debbie Morawski of nash­ ville lost three and threequarter pounds in one week to be named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday evening for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville were Friday lunch guests of Mrs. Anneta Tredinnick of Hastings, and later brought grandchildren Davy and Becky back to Nashville for a visit. Joining the youngsters for supper at the Reid home were their cousins Mindy, Arnie, Erica, and Jennifer Reid, all of Nashville. Later, all went to Charlotte for a party to celebrate the 10th birthday of Michelle Reid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid. The Tredinnick children were overnight guests of the 'Clarence. Reids. Saturday callers at the Reid home were Arden Reid and daughters; David Tredinnick of Hastings; and Mrs. Jean Withy of Kalamo. Clarence and Margaret Reid were Sunday dinner guests of Dan and Sue Carrigan and sons of rural Hastings. Also present were Dick c an and Milliee Carrigan, arrgan, rural Nashville. After dinner, all went to the Christ­ mas Open House at Charlton Park. Later, the Reids had Sunday supper with Mr. and Mrs. David Tredinnick and children, then attended Davy and Becky’s Christmas program at the Hastings Baptist Church. M|rs. Arden Reid and daughters were Tuesday guests at the Clarence Reid home to help bake cookies for the Christmas season. Later, Margaret Reid went to Charlotte to visit Michelle Reid who was confined to Hayes - Green - Beech Hospital following a ton­ silectomy. Wednesday, Clarence and Margaret were in Grand Rapids where she had medical tests. They shopped and had lunch there, also. Lyle and Grace Dunham of Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin, were recent weekend guests of her brother and his wife, Walter and Betty Blakely of Nashville. Friday, the four had lunch in Hastings then went to Battle Creek for a tour of Kelloggs. wFlUllUn A New Year’s Eve gathering at the Hastings Bowl is planned by the Nash­ ville Baptist Church. The event will start at 9 p.m. following regular - Wed­ nesday night Bible Study, and will conclude at 1 a.m. A winter retreat at Clear Lake Camp near Dowling is set for January 1-3 for the Sr. High Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church. Over 50 youngsters already have enrolled for the .session. The program at the retreat will be “How to Improve Your Love Life”, offering a comparison between the Biblical view of love and the concept popularly portrayed by the media. Nate Sheldon of Nashville is recuperating at home following recent hospitalization for a bleeding stomach ulcer. He was rushed to Pennock Hospital Sunday after collapsing at home, but was able to return home Tuesday. Best wishes to him for a speedy recovery. The Monday Night Special, a local bluegrass - gospel group, will be caroling Tuesday evening, December 23, in our community. They will conclude the outing with a holiday gathering at the Community Center in Putnam Park. Expected to be present for the event are Pastor Roger and Norma Claypool, former local residents now of Abingdon, Virginia. A special invitation to attend the party is ex­ tended to the Claypools’ many local friends. In ad- Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. In many European countries, Santa Claus is unknown. It is the Christ Child who brings gifts to the children. This naturally 'keeps Christ in Christmas' and lessens the commercial aspect of the holiday. Singing of the beautiful Christmas carols is still an appropriate way to celebrate this joyous season. V I FUNERM DIRECTOR in Nashville VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCHx FIRST COHGREGATIOHAL South Main, Vermontville CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. PASTOR PAULI. BOGER Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School...... 10:15 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................. 7 p.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......7 p.m. Wed. Service....... 7 p.m. ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe 'VoqtFUNERAL HOME Phone 852-0840 CCUEFL RUIIILfCaWC REV. MOLLY TURNER dition, anyone in the com­ munity who enjoys hearing good bluegrass - gospel music is welcome to drop in. The Nashville Fire Dept, responded to a chimney fire at the Max Snyder residence last Thursday morning. The problem was soon brought under control. Damage was not extensive. Two weeks into a December Sunday School attendance campaign, the Senior High Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church is leading the Junior High by four points. On December 14, the seniors had an at­ tendance of 67, which is 17 over average. The juniors had a total of 53 present for Sunday School, which is 13 over average. As their penalty for losing Sunday’s bout, four juniors and their leader Steve Knight had to be “Slaves - for - a Day”, complete with ball and chain. The youngsters who served as slaves were Brian Terpening, Darin Dotson, Eric Johnson, and Bret Wetzel. At the conclusion of the contest on December 28, the leader of the losing team for the month, either Mr. Knight or Pastor Don Roscoe, will swallow a live goldfish as the ultimate penalty. Meanwhile, the winners will gain six months control of the Teen Room, a recreational activities center at the church. Mrs. Bernice Engel of Nashville returned home Friday after recent hospitalization and con- MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (V» mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) 110 S. Main, Vermontville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Church School. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 a.m. Church Worship .11 a.m. P.M. Service ....... 7 p.m. (Nursery Care Available) PASTOR MARVIN POTTER Fellowship Time After THE SOUTH KALAMO Worship. z REV. DAVE FLEMING «<oooooo< ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. the evening before A.M. Worship . .11 a.m. Evening Worship . 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. Welcomes you to all of its services: Sunday School .. 10 a.m. A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... Special Prayer for your needs �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Monday, December 22, 1980 — Page 3 Maple Valley Jr. - Sr. High honor roll announced 7th GRADE Debbie Exelby, Jill Fender, All A’s: Melissa Brenton, Jordan Ferrier, Angela Tamara Frith, Angel Filter, Scott Flower, Lisa Martin, Carmen Tobias and Franks, Brian Gillum, Ann Kevin Wetzel. Graham, Dale Greer, Ann Others named to the honor Hummel, Connie Kane, Amy roll include: Candalyne Kellogg, Carol Lamie, Amy Admire, Christopher Ames, Laverty, Susan Lightner, Jamie Appelman, Kelly Mark Martin, Beth McAr­ Bachelder, Bobby Carl, thur, Bob McMillen, Kerry Heather Christie, Matt Nickel, Jill Peake, Brett Coleman, Polly Cook, Stacy Ramey, Richard Rozell, Conroy, Debbie Corkins, Ray Nathan Shogren, Jeff Cousins, Jackie Erwin, Sleeper, Mike Smith, Debra Nashville News continuedvalescence following gall bladder surgery. For the past two weeks, Mrs. Engel has been recuperating at Sunset Acres Nursing Home. There were 57 children in attendance at a recent Saturday morning Christ­ mas Story Hour sponsored by Friends of the Library at Putnam Public Library in Nashville. The youngsters were entertained with movies, crafts and stories, freeing their parents to Christmas shop in local stores. The event was a combined effort of the FOL and the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. Be sure to stop in the library and see the “Wooden Man”, the newest addition at Putnam. Handcrafted by Elden Perry of Nashville, the unique item is a gift to the library from the local Friends group. George Cogswell of rural Nashville is in FergusonDroste Hospital in Grand Rapids following surgery last week. He was in in­ tensive care unit for a while, and expects to be confined for another week or two. Please remember to cheer him with a card or call. He is in Room 420. The address of the hospital is 72 Sheldon S.E., 49053. Nashville was in the limelight last Thursday when Dick Evans of “On the Michigan Road” fame arrived in town with his Channel-8 TV van and **■ fcBsfti, jja’ NukriOe ntmii Friday ifiy । teijiuliutiga11 e celebrates the Jess Christ. Id ej entries, Santa ta l It is the Christ brings gifts to the Sis naturally 'h? Jristss' and lessa rial aspect of the jjnging of the bea^ibs carols is still yte «y to celetR-’ cameraman George Marczewski. Here, Evans stopped at the Nasvhille Co-op Elevator Association for a chat with manager Louis Hickey. Both the exterior and the interior of the facility were filmed. In his interview, Evans also checked the scales and ate peanuts on camera with Hickey. Also photographed was a K-B-E train which happened to pass by the elevator at the appropriate time. Later, Evans stopped at your reporter’s home for a chit-chat on camera about the early Nashville News, and in particular, of its spunky first editor-publisher Orno Strong. A fiery 19-yearold of slight stature, Strong arrived in Nashville from Lawton in 1873 and founded the paper, a forerunner of the Maple Valley News, now in its 107th year of continuous publication. Evans also inquired about the early village and talked about our Memories series which have been a weekly feature in the News since December 1978. We were given no indication of when the film might be shown, but Evans reportedly told the elevator staff that their interview might be aired in a week or two. The “On the Michigan Road” series are normally broadcast with Channel-8’s daily news programs. Best wishes to all our readers for a joyous Christmas! F £ For the IHolidays Visit s season. f f i I f The Shop with the personal touch from your full service florist. § apte » £ I a Uo Hours: 9:00 to 5:30 i u £$ Ph. 852-9610. We deliver! We can handle your evening after-thought by phone. 50 &0 & I £ O 311 N. Main St., Nashville (S. of the Library) O Teresa Rozell. Others named to the honor roll include: Michelle Ames, Matt Bertram, Scott Bracy, Bill Bush, Wendy Coleman, Chris Cornwell, Debbie Grilly, Becky Eaton, Pam Erwin, Kathy Gaedert, Lori Gardner, Gay Goss, Dan Halsey, Ryan Halsey, Beth Heald, Warren Histed, Suzi Horn, Deniece Hulsebos, Tina lines, Charlie Kainbach, Dan Keech, Lee Lundquist, Mickey Mahon, Dawn Munn, Lori Musser, Nancy Schippel, Denise Shank, Robin Shilton, Denise Snowden, Cindy Symonds, Kim Youngs. 11th GRADE All A’s: Leonard Eaton, Kelly Hamilton. Others named to the honor roll include: Diane Andrews, Pam Bell, Lesley Briggs, Cindy Brumm, Rachel Cantrell, Lisa Cogswell,. Kelli Cowell, Robin Dickinson, Julie Dormer, Sandy Downing, Karen Gardner, Rodney Godbey, Gary Gorman, Brad Harris, Sherri Harshman, Rachel Hartenburg, Mike Hull, Debbie Hummell, Steve Hummel, Sandy Kainbach, Mike Kelly, Pam Knoll, Charlene Martin, Beccy Mater, Nanette Miller, Mark O’Brien, Tim Ostergren, Sonya Pike, Doug Root, Linda Steinbrecher, Denise Valdick, Nyle Wells, Candy Williams, Jane Williams, Eric Wolff, Robin Wright. 12th GRADE All A’s: Celia Eaton, Luella Fassett, Karen Gurd. Others named to the honor roll include: Donna Augustine, Dave Boomer, Andi Briggs, Pam Brown, Brenda Browne, Rhonda Bushre, Brenda Carmoney, Jackie Carroll, Penny Cheeseman, Lola Clements, Diane Code, Gale Cooley, Becky Cowell, Lori Decker, Karen Fender, Gordon' H. Gardner, Glenn Godbey, Karen Haas, Sherry Kraai. Loni Lee, Robin Matson, Dawn McCrimmon, Annette Montague, Rose Napier, Martha Overholt, Kelly Owen, Gayle Partridge, Wendy Peake, Kris Sample, Kathy Shaw, Darla Sher­ man, Sue Spoelstra, Jim Travoli, Tracey Wawiernia, Angie Webb, Allen Wells, Renee Wright, Marsha Zinger. Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 W.AAain St. Nashville 852-9107 EATON FEDERAL Dear Savings and Loan Customer: Maple Valley School LUNCH MENU Monday, Jan. 5 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Corn, Peaches, Milk. Tuesday, Jan. 6 Spaghetti, Peas, Pineapple, Rolls & Butter, Milk. Wednesday, Jan.7 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Butter, Beans, Applesauce, Bread and Butter Sandwich, Milk. Thursday, Jan. 8 Chili, Crackers, Pickles, Peaches, Cake, Milk. Friday, Jan. 9 Hamburgers, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pears, Milk. Action - Ads Poinsettas • Wreaths Centerpieces - Fresh & Artificial Gifts • Candles & o Staskus, Greg Tilley, Dave Tuckey, Chris Tyler, Scott Venton, Shane Wright, Joey Youngs. 8th GRADE All A’s: Doreen Cook, Dan Lykins, Dawn Pixley, Harold Stewart. Others named to the honor roll include: Robert Adkins, Jess Bahs, Mike Barnhart, Valerie Bell, Kim Best, Marcia Bishop, Dennis Bonney, Heidi Braden, Heather Brown, Kyle Christopher, Vicky ' Clements, Dawn Cogswell, Doug Coleman, Sarah Curtis, Shannon Decker, Audrey Dumont, Shan Ferrier, Jackie Gardner, Damon Geary, Jay Greene, Dean Hale, Jeff Hamilton, Kent Hamilton, Dawn Hampton, Kurt Hartenburg, Lindy Hoffman, Kristie Hosey, Tammy lines, Scott Joostberns. Kristy Landes, Steve Lantrip, Gina Lehman, Karen Long, Kim Mahan, Duska Morawski, Jay O’Brien, Robin Rathburn, Gary Reid, Kim Roush; Deanna Shank, Melissa Smith, Tracy Spillane, Patty Sprague, Sheila Staskus, Terralynn Trine, Ryan Trowbridge, Tana Trowbridge, Ken Trumble, Paula Ulrich, Mark Valdick, Norm Visger, MaLinda Stephanie Wagner, Walliczek, David Weicht, Lynette Willims, DeeDee Wolf, Joy Wright. 9th GRADE All A’s: Robbie Barrette. Others named to the honor roll include: Chris Barton, Todd Brenton, Eric Brown, Debbie Carl, Tom DeGroot, Lisa Elliston, Jenny Filter, Lori Fisher, Barb Gurd, Jim Hay, David Hummel, Scott Johnson, Linda McGinley, Todd McMillon, Loretta Meehan, Cindy Metz, John Myers, Nichole Nickel, Larry Picklesimer, Luke Potter, Heather Rathbun, David Reese, Neva Rhodes, Michelle Rogers, Mindy Shogren, Jamie Simons, Shawn Smith, Jeff Starring, Paula Steinbrecher, Tammy Tanner, Faith Thompson, Tammi Tobias, Dawn Weiler, Scott Whitmore. 10th GRADE All A’s: Colleen Hoffman, GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR ANY AMOUNT, toward wedding pictures or other photographic services. The easy way to shop. BILL RICHARDS STUDIO, 250 S. Main, Vermontville. Phone 726-1340. 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JEWELL �The Maple Valley News, nashville, Monday, December 22, 1980 — Page 4 Memories off the past By Susan Hinckley Glimpes of Christmas past birth to her daughter. The Brooks family lived on what now is South Clark Road on a 40-acre farm located a mile and a quarter south of Three Bridges. “I walked to high school in Nashville for four years,” recalls Brooks. “Four miles Clifford Brooks of Nash­ each way.” ville always will remember His earlier education was Christmas 1907, the year he acquired at the rural found a potato in his Quailtrap School located south of the Brooks home. stocking. “But all my other (The house was rebuilt on Christmases were happy the same site after the 1907 ones,” comments the 86- fire.) year-old Brooks. “We As an 11-year-old, Clifford always had a pretty good hired out to area farmers as Christmas.” a summer hand, working for The potato came as a joke $10 a month plus room and from his father in a year board. when the family had lost A farm family, the Brooks’ their home to a spring fire. Christmas dinners usually When Christmas rolled featured chicken. “We had around, things still were sometimes had turkey at my pretty tough financially, .grandfather’s place,” says recalls Clifford. Brooks, speaking of his “My father got me a pair maternal grandparents, Mr. of overshoes for Christmas and Mrs. H. 0. (Oscar) that year,” he reminisced. Archer. They lived nearby, But there wasn’t much also in Maple Grove money left to stuff the Township. stocking of a 13-year-old lad. ““We We didn didn’’tt have a Clifford Brooks was born Christmas tree in those in Maple Grove Township in days,” recalls Clifford. “If 1894, the son of Charles W. folks had a fireplace, that’s and Nellie (Archer) Brooks. where they’d hang their “For mostof my life it was stockings. We didn’t, so I like being an only child,” he always hung mine on the recalls now. He was the stairs,” oldest. Two brothers and a Many of Clifford’s happy sister died in infancy. A childhood memories center younger sister didn’t arrive around the Archer until Clifford was in his mid- household, where his teens. Another sister was favorite playmate was his born in 1913, the year Clif- aunt Genevieve, eight ford graduated from Nash­ months his junior. (She was ville High School. His mother the youngest sister of Nellie died a few weeks after giving Archer Brooks, and now is (Author’s note: We are delighted to share these glimpses of family Christ­ mases Past, as remembered by two local senior citizens. This is the third installment of our series on Nashville’s early Yules.) JOHNSON’S FURNITURE 112 Main Street Nashville Mrs. Genevieve Lawrence of Hastings.) The year 1900 was one holiday season that par­ ticularly stands out in the mind of Clifford and his young aunt. “I still tease her about it,” says Brooks. That year, the two six year olds were photographed together near Thanksgiving time at the Nashville photographic studio of E. H. Van Nocker. After the photo session, the youngsters were taken to J. B. Kraft’s Grocery Store (1980 note: Kraft’s was located on the site that now is the north portion of the post office). “There we both were put on the scales,” recalls Clifford. “We weighed exactly the same. Mr. Kraft told us to come back at Christmas and get weighed again. He said he would give some candy to the one who weighed the most then.” Genevieve won the re­ match, and Clifford has chided her for the past 80 years that she purposely went home and stuffed herself to win the Christmas prize. William R. (Bill) Dean of Nashville recalls a Christ­ mas 65 years ago, a typical Yule holiday in the Dean family which consisted of his parents, William O. and May (Rowley) Dean; two brothers, George Allen and Kenneth; and a sister, Effa. The Dean family resided with May’s father, Allen Rowley, in the Rowley family home on the south­ west corner of the Reed and Middle streets intersection. (1980 note: This now is the residence of the John Hughes family.) “There was general ex­ citement among the four Dean children as Christmas 1915 approached,” remembers B. rememers Bill. On te the morning and afternoon of December 24, the youngsters busied themselves stringing popcorn and fashioning paper-string characters and snowflakes for the tree. Each also hung up one of their nice clean stockings for Santa to fill. “Our parents decorated the tree during the af­ ternoon, attaching the clamp-on candles last,” recalls Bill. “Father would light the candles for only a short time on Christmas and then blow them out.” The day before Christmas, Mrs. Dean was busy baking bread and cookies, storing the goodies in an old steamer and large crocks. Meanwhile, her husband, a carpenter by carpener y trade, rae, was making Christmas candy for the family. He was quite proficient at this, turning out hand-dipped fruits, fondant filled chocolates, gum drops and just about any kind of candy imaginable. In addition, Mrs. Dean also enjoyed cooking the holiday dinner for his family. Roast chicken and trimmings were the usual fare, since turkey was much more expensive then. “Around 6 p.m. Christmas Eve, everyone got dressed in their Sunday Best and went off to the Methodist Church for the Christmas program,” remembers Bill. Little Effa generally recited a poem at the exercises, or acted in a play, while her two brothers formed part of the children’s chorus. Of course, the conclusion of the program brought a special treat for all the children in attendance — individual boxes of Christ­ mas candy presented by the church. After the service, the Dean family returned home for family worship and prayer led by their father. “We could hardly wait to hurry off to bed,” recalls Bill, “as we knew we’d be getting up bright and early Christmas morning to see our gifts.” Just as dawn was breaking on Christmas morning, the four Dean children scurried down the stairs and into the parlor to discover their presents under the tree. As their eyes beamed with joy and voices rang with excitement, Mr. Dean was busy photographing his children with an old box-type camera with glass slide negatives. Those captured scenes live in memory as timeless as Christmas. Kenneth and G. Allen were busy checking out their new ice skates and sleds. Bill was operating his kerosene powered steam engine. Little Effa was admiring her new dolly, lying in a wooden cradle crafted by her father. There was also a table and chairs he had made for her. The boys received Christmas books, too; and then there were the bobsleds made by their father. These led to happy hours of sliding down Standpipe hill after repeated long treks to the top. In their stockings, the Dean children each found a shiny silver 50-cent piece, an orange and candy. Many of the more enduring toys have lasted through the years and still remain in the family. Today, they continue to bring joy by reflecting fond memories of the past. Family planning clinics set After posing for this unusual photo taken in 1900 at Van Nocker's Studio in Nashville, Clifford Brooks and his youthful aunt, Genevieve Archer, went to Kraft's Store for a weigh-in that generated a Thanksgiving to Christmas contest which still brings laughter 80 years later. In an out-of-the-ordinary role for early 20th century husbands, William O. Dean made Christmas candies and cooked the holiday dinner for his wife, the former May Rowley (shown here), their four children, and his father-in-law. In later years, Dean became known for his poetry and bee-keeping, and had his works published as "Rhymes of a Bee-Keeper." ChristmasBlessings The Barry-Eaton District Health Department an­ nounces its Family Planning Clinic schedule for December. Clinics will be held the second and fourth Tuesdays at the Health Department, Dec. 9 and 23 at 220 W. Court Street. An appointment can be made by calling the Health Depart­ ment, 945-9516. Walk-in hours each Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teens welcome, no parental permission required. No charge. (12-29) Action - Ads FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment in Nashville.. Newly remodeled, all carpeted. $160 per month plus utilities and security deposit. References required. Phone 852-9594 or 852-9599. (tfn) WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) "The Mirrors image" „iiie iuiaae„ Beauty and Barber Shop 111 N. Main Nashville (517) 852-9192 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Monday, December 22, 1980 — Page 5 Engineers meet with council to discuss sewers William Latsch, senior project manager with Williams & Works, was present at Thursday’s village council meeting to outline start of construction on the $4.8 million expansion of Nashville's wastewater treatment and collection system. Also participating in the session were four other engineers from the Grand Rapids firm. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) To help assure that there will be what they termed “no surprises” during con- j I i t? || I | struction of Nashville’s $4.8 million sewer expansion project, five engineers from Williams & Works met Thursday evening with $ village officials. A Joyous $ and Blessed $■ Christmas I|| and a Happy New Year I to all of the j people that I it is our || privilege i to serve. | Commissioner | & Mrs. Edgar JLEETHAM jI I^^District fc/a c>a».c>,a».c><o.c>as.c><B.e14Sp. The meeting followed the village council’s regular business session and was open to the public. “You can’t do a project of this size and not upset a few people,” said Bruce Kuffer, regional regional consultant consultant with with the the Grand Rapids engineering firm, “But we want to keep the problems at a minimum.” To accomplish this, this the engineers recommended at least one general in­ formational meeting for local residents. The date of that meeting has not been set, but Kuffer suggested it be held in February. “Effective communication is a critical factor in a successful project,” added Kuffer. He and Senior Project Manager William J. Latsch stressed the need for daily communications between the village and the con­ tractors on the project, via the engineers. “The contracts stipulate that Williams & Works is the village’s representative to the contractor,” explained Kuffer. “The documents also stipulate that Williams & Works is the contractor’s representative to the village.” Kuffer noted that it is equally important to maintain good com­ munications with individual property owners. He said it has been his firm’s ex­ perience that a high level of public understanding and cooperation can be achieved with comparatively small efforts before and during construction. Kuffer said the news media can be very helpful in this effort. He suggested periodic releases to keep the public posted on the progress of the project and to alert local residents to the times when they can expect specific village streets to be torn up. Kuffer added that residents also will need information on hookups to the system, since these are the responsibility of the individual property owners. The engineers Thursday also outlined for Nashville of­ ficials the responsibilities of the parties involved in the administration of the project and reviewed the procedure for change orders. They said a recent analysis of change orders on Williams & Works projects indicated four types: design changes resulting from plan interpretation; client (village) request; change in project scope; or ad­ justments at the end of the contract. “Some change orders increase the project costs,” noted Kuffer. “Others decrease the total amount.” All must be approved by the village council. To ex­ pedite communication on a daily basis, the council agreed Thursday that Village President Harold Christiansen will be the liaison between the engineers and the council. Construction of Nashville’s sewer expansion is expected to begin in January. Heavy equipment and materials already have begun arriving in the village. Contractors on the project are Dunigan Brothers, Inc., and Normco Construction Co., both Jackson-based firms. In addition to a new treatment facility, the ex­ pansion will provide wastewater collection service to 183 additional homes in the village. Also added to the new municipal system will be ap­ proximately 40 homes whose present septic systems run into storm drains flowing directly into Quaker Brook or Thornapple River. Federal and state grants will pay more than 80 per­ cent of the total project costs. Completion of the project is expected in about a year. Participating in Thur­ sday’s presentation, in addition to Kuffer and Latach, were Harlen W. Myers, Vice President of construction for Williams and Works and director of contract administration; Thomas W. Chettleburgh, field project engineer; and Steven J. Heilman, resident project representative. A In other business Thur­ sday, the council: —Unanimously rejected a suggestion from the State Highway Dept, that parking be banned on the east side of North Main Street between Kellogg Street and Brumm Road. No reason for the proposed ban was offered in the communication from the state official suggesting the change. —Approved closing village hall at noon on both Christmas Eve, December 24, and New Year’s Eve, December 31. The hall also will be closed on both holidays. a —Approved $20 Christmas bonus for 10 village employees. The bonus will be in the form of scrip to be spent in local stores. Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held December 4, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present were Curtis, Rizor, Bab­ cock, Tobias, Hinckley and Hughes. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Motion by Tobias, supported by Hinckley to adopt a resolution appointing Larry Hollenbeck as Civil Defense Director for the Village of Nashville. All ayes. Motion carried— Motion by Hughes, supported by Hinckley that pay­ ment of funds for engineering services through November 10, 1980 for the collection and treatment system design, Sanitary sewer evaluation survey work and step 3 construction administration. This amount totals $16,152 and includes some interest cost, to be paid out of sewer construction fund. All ayes. Motion carried. Sgt. Koetje gave the Police report for the month of November 1980. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hughes to borrow $895,000.00 from Farmers Home Administration for the local share of the sewer project. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Hinckley to adopt a resolution to accept „a grant of $345,000.00 from Farmers Home Administration for the sewer project. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Rizor to give the Nashville, Castleton, Maple Grove transfer recycling board $100.00 to open a bank account. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Rizor that the following bills be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. GENERAL Michigan Bell............... 96.79 Cons. Power (Office) . 108.29 Cons. Power * (Street Lights 883.25 Maple Valley News ... 81.56 Duane Hamilton Excavating, Inc........ 290.00 Cadillac Overall Supply .4.85 The Hecker Agency .. 414.00 Blue Cross/Blue Shield 607.63 American Bankers Life Insurance.................. 151.00 EQUIPMENT > GARAGE Michigan Bell . 7.......... ..39.92 Cons. Power............... 80.75 Bureau of Business Practice..................... 4.60 Nashville Hardware... 16.82 Hometown Lumber Yard16.45 Kent Oil Company ... 387.11 Municipal Supply Co... 10.40 Maple Valley Impl 2.24 Jerry's Battery & Tire .. 92.60 Root Spring Scraper Co 1,148.50 POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell............... 33.63 Nashville Hardware..... 6.48 Kent Oil Company ... 359.54 Mace Pharmacy 5.35 Gene Koetje 82.00 General Electric........... 13.20 WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell (Water) .10.80 Michigan Bell (Sewer) . 21.32 Cons. Power (Water) .. 20.63 Cons. Power (Sewer). 270.75 Nashville Hardware...... 1.53 The Hecker Agency 166.00 Total Communication.. 15.00 U.S. Postmaster.......... 60.45 Water Pollution Control Fed................................. 42.00 Daviland Products Co. 346.25 WATER BOND INTEREST REDEMPTION U.S. Department of Agricul­ ture-Farmers Home Administration ..$13,600.00 STREET DEPARTMENT Shepherd's Tree Service Inc............................ 2,058.00 Paul H. Callender Co.6,266.50 Reith Riley Const 64.26 Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: Dec. 18, 1980 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Wishing all a great holiday ahead—and getting there in style! NASHVILLE AUTO &FARM SUPPLY 209 N. Main St., Nashville BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS tsc* *c Adore your King anew this blessed Holy Season Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main Vermontville, Michigan December 25 - MERRY CHRISTMAS! December 26 - Extension office closed. January 3 - 4-H Dairy Banquet, noon, Community Building, Hastings. January 6, 13, 20 - Regional Swine Shortcourse, Lawrence. January 8 - Fair Board meeting with John O’Bryant, Michigan Department of Agriculture, 8 p.m., Extension Office Conference Room. All 4-H Fair Superintendents and interested public invited to attend. January 12 - Agricultural Marketing Outlook and Alter­ natives, Dr. John (Jake) Ferris, POD Classrooms, Lakewood High School, 8 p.m. Phone 852-9500 �The Mople Valley News, Nashville. Monday, December 22. 1980 — Page 6 Nursery kids give gifts to senior citizens at nutrition site By Susan Hinckley Christmas baskets filled with fruit, nuts, gum, candy and loads of love were presented Tuesday to senior citizens at the Nashville Nutrition Site by tiny tots from Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery School. The baskets were prepared at the school, headquartered in the old Methodist parsonage on Washington Street, and delivered by the children to the nutrition site in the Masonic Temple on Main Street. Each senior citizen at the noon dinner received a basket. In addition, other baskets were provided by the youngsters to be delivered to local shut-ins who receive daily meals in their homes through the Council on Aging nutrition program. In return for their thoughtfulness, the children were treated by the senior citizens to refreshements of punch and cookies. Mrs. Thelma Stewart, a regular at the Site, had four great-grandchildren in the group of nursery school tots who surprised the seniors with Christmas baskets Tuesday. Holding basket for great grandmother is Sarah Stewart. Other grandchildren from left are: Retha Byrd, Danny Martin and Stacee Hawkins. Mrs. Vern Hawblitz received a basket from her great-granddaughter, Stacey Hawblitz. (Mople Volley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Seniors share "Christmas dinner and holiday memories Teacher Merry Lee Ossenheimer helps one of the tots with refreshments furnished by the senior citizens for their tiny guests. Several mothers also accom­ panied the children on their visit to the Site. After the repast, Pastor Steven Reid lead the group in singing Christmas carols. The third annual Christ­ mas party at the Nashville Senior Citizens’ Nutrition Site was staged Tuesday evening. A main course of turkey and dressing was furnished by the Site’s special events fund to which the senior citizens all con­ tribute. An appealing and delicious array of covered dishes brought by those attending the dinner comprised the balance of the holiday menu, served buffet style. Each senior citizen was encouraged to bring a guest to share in the repast. Also present for the occasion were personnel from the Barry County Council on HAPPY 40th. BIRTHDAY DAD Love...Sandy, Denise & Dan Aging office and its director, Mrs. Eloise Wolf of Hastings. After the dinner, Pastor Steven Reid and his father, Don Reid, both of Hastings, entertained by leading the group in Christmas carols. The Reids also sang a duet, with piano accompaniment by Don. Later, Steven asked those present to recall their most memorable Christmas gift. Some of the seniors shared these thoughts with others. Most of the memories centered around the health and welfare of loved ones, and had little to do with material items. Phone 945-9554 for news, sports 17401443 A delicious array of homecooked foods filled the buffet table. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Monday, December 22, 1980 — Page 7 Coloring contest winners selected Jodie Hulsebo and Matt the six and under division, 6. Schaub have been selected they are Billie Jean JarReceiving honorable the top winners in the annual man,3, Andrea Johnston, 3, mention in the 7-10 age Christmas coloring contest Renee Bouchard, 6, Mitchell bracket were: Kristin Reid, Jodie won in the six and Ainslie, 6, Lori Carpenter, 5, 8, Jason Currier, 8, Mark under division for the picture Rachelle Cheeseman, 6, Schaub, 7, Kevin Brock, 10, she colored for the Little Dawn Root, 6, Melissa Tommy Brock, 9, Brian Country Store. As the first Butler, 5, Renee Rosin, 6, Dumont, 8, Angela Shook, 7, place winner, she will Retha Byrd, 4, Stacey Aiay Cooley, 9, Derek receive a $15 gift certificate. Hawblitz, 4, Jodie Husebos, Brown, 7, and Jodi Spidel, 10. Jodie is six and lives on Gregg Street in Nashville. Matt, 9, is the first place winner in the 7-10 age bracket for his entry at Eaton Federal. He also will receive a $15 gift certificate. Matt lives on Kinsel Hwy in Tuesday, December 30 - 2-5 p.m. 4-H Painting and Drawing Vermontville. Second place winners are workshop, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, January 5 - 7 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kristen Brzycki of Curtis Rd., Nashville and Marcee Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, January 7-7 p.m. Small Animal Association Byrd of Thornapple Lake Rd. They will both receive meeting, for all 4-H Poultry, Rabbit and Goat members and leaders. Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. $10 gift certificates. Kristen is 8 and her winner Thursday, January 8 - 8 p.m. Income Tax Meeting for was one she submitted to Farmers, Vo-ag Room, Charlotte High School. Open to the public. Nashville Hardware. Thursday, January 8-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Marcee’s winning entry was Committee meeting, with slide-tape presentation by Judy one she colored for the Williamson. Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Mirror’s Image. Marcee is 6. Monday, January 12 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Lori Ann Keedy, 5, of meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Lawrence Hwy. and Laura Tuesday, January 13-9 a.m. Furniture Refinishing Allen, 9, of Washington St. were third place winners of Demonstration, First Baptist Church, 1111 S. Sheldon, Charlotte. $1 registration fee due at the Extension Office, 126 $5 gift certificates. Lori’s N-.- Bostwick, Charlotte by January 6. winner was the contest entry Wednesday, January 14 - 7:30 p.m. Meeting to complete 4­ she took to Kelleys Variety , H Tel-Award Forms, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. and Laura’s was a picture submitted to Hecker In­ Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, January 15 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller surance. Skating at Adams Skating Center, Lansing Rd., Charlotte. A total of 571 entries were Monday, January 19 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fairboard submitted in this year’s meeting, Fair Office, Charlotte Fairgrounds. contest. Tuesday, January 20 - 7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Committee Although there are no to meet, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. prizes for those who received Thursday, January 22-9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Central Michigan honorable mention, there are Bean Day - Soybean and Dry Bean production and a number of youngsters who marketing. Lunch provided. Lake Odessa Community deserve such recognition. In Center. Reservations requested at Extension Office, 543­ 2310. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR All decked out for Christmas .. Undoubtedly the most elaborately Christmas-dressed house in Nashville is that of Maple Leaf Florists on North Main. The decoration was done by proprietors Helen Curtis and Elsie Arbour, who have living quarters in the home along with their shop. Located just south of Putnam Public Library, the house originally was the residence of Albert Lentz whose father, Jacob, founded Lentz Table Company here in 1866. Along with brothers Charles and Lewis, Albert later joined his father in the family business. The interior of the house now is filled with a wide array of Christmas decor items for sale. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Merry Christmas & Seasons Greetings from all of us at... Immunization clinics set for young and old of the area As bells ring in the tidings “Happy New Year” we each question in our minds, “Will it be a Happy Year for me?” Statistics tell us that for some it will be less than a happy year because of illness, some which could have been avoided by proper immunization. On July 4, 1980, a thirty- three year old woman from Santa Ann died of measles encephalitis. In the first six months of 1980, 11,689 measles cases were reported in the United States. In the fall of 1979, 22 cases of measles occurred at Marquette University in northern Michigan. In the first seven months of Rod's Maple Leaf NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY Music by... C.C. OLIVER ... for your Listening and Dancing pleasure 11 Cocktails... Buffet Lunch i ^8®°per couple single IT Open ‘til 4:00 A.M. w 188 S. Main, Vermontville f 1980, 3,093 cases of rubella (three day measles) were reported. Seventy percent of these were in persons fifteen years of age and older. In 1979, 35.8 percent of rubella illness occurred in those twenty years of age or older. It is known that rubella during the first three months of pregnancy increases the possibility of defects in the baby. Make 1981 both a happy antjl healthier year. Immunizations are not only for kids. Check to see if you and your family are protected from preventable diseases. If there are questions, contact your physician or local health department. The next clinic for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Hastings will be Monday, Jan. 5, 1981 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. andl p.mr to 4 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 1981 from8:30a.m. toll a.m. and 1 p.m. till 4 p.m. at Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 528 Beech Street, Charlotte, Michigan. Wednesday, January 14, 1981 from9a.m. toll:30a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church on M-100, one block north of Saginaw in Grand Ledge. Polident Denture Cleanser Tablets Tucks Pre-Moistened Doan’s Pills 100i POLIDENT $249 Silkience Shampoo or Conditioner Kodak E K Film CI10-M ABausch & Lomb Zj Saline Solution $209 Colgate Toothpaste Polaroid AJausch & Lome Timo Zero fei Disinfecting si rental V MrtM J $169 I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Monday, December 22. 1980 — Page 8 Maplewood tots enjoy Mexican style Christmas party by Susan Hinckley Students in the Kin­ dergarten class of Linda Jones at Maplewood School in Vermontville have been learning about Mexico recently, so it was only natural that their Christmas celebration last Tuesday should take on a “south of the border” flavor. Both the morning and afternoon sessions enjoyed experiencing traditional holiday customs of Mexico. A dinner of tacos and sombrero cookies kicked off the festivities for the class. Next, the children and their teacher performed their version of the jarabe tapatio (Mexican Hat Dance). The youngsters also have learned about the posada, a series of ceremonies enacted by Mexicans on the nine nights before Christmas to portray the .journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. Another Mexican custom learned by the kin­ dergartners was the pinata game, a special children’s treat which follows each nightly posada. The Mexicans fashion pinatas of papier-mache, usually in the form of animals, and fill them with candies and other goodies. The pinata then is suspended from the ceiling and the youngsters, generally blindfolded, take turns trying to break it open with a stick. The Maplewood students took, their cracks at their Each child had two wacks at the elusive pinata, fashioned by the youngsters and filled with candy treats. Wearing an authentic Mexican sombrero to Tuesday's event was Debbie Villanueva, whose grandparents are natives of that country. She brought several Mexican artifacts to the party to share with the others. The hat was a gift from Debbie's grandmother. handmade pinata with a baseball bat and with eyes wide open. Suspended from a basketball backboard in the gymnasium, the pinata took two wacks from every child in class and still remained intact. However, it soon was knocked to the floor and a few more whacks revealed, the treasure. Delighted youngsters scrambled to claim the treats. Not forgotten were several of the students’ younger brothers and sisters who, with their mothers, were guests at Maplewood’s own Mexican Christmas party. The little one also received pinata candy. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt 3, NASHVILLE M.352-N91 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the eve. before. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call.'.. THE HECKER AGENCY Success at last — a mad scramble for the goodies. Little ones are last on scene. 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Celebration VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. took on a Vermontville Public Library Public invited to attend. south of the boarder” flavor DAN'S WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREE WATER TESTI! Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Don!! Bushre Plumbing • residential repair • INSTALLATION • REMODELING • NEW CONSTRUCTION •SEWER AND DRAIN Work. Call...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — Teacher Linda Jones leads the children in the Mexican Hat Dance. It takes a little practice to learn the proper arm position for the dance — one hand above the head, one behind the back. 517-726-0036 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Monday, December 22, 1980 — Page 9 Pinatas add a little spice to the season for Spanish class The Village Pantry By Lana Oster With just a few days remaining until Christmas, everyone is checking their lists to make sure they haven’t forgotten anyone. It’s not hard to, at least at my house because I have a large number of people I like to remember each year, and last minute gifts are the hardest to find. So, here’s a down to the wire mitten pattern that’s easy to make. The pattern is for a size medium mitten. You’ll need two (2) crochet Taking top honors with her horse was Yvonne Eckelbecker (left), while Pam Erwin Jiooks, sizes G and a no. 1 took fifth place with her colorful peacock. steel. The palm is worked first: ch. 79, ch. 1 and turn. sgl. cro. 8, si. st. 6, sgl. cro. 24, si. st. 3, sgl. cro. 24, si. st. 6, sgl. cro. 8, ch. 1 and turn. Repeat this pattern for thirteen rows and you’ll have two sides of the mitten with palms and wrist cuffs. When you have completed row thirteen, ch. 1 and turn and begin the thumb section: sgl. cro. 8, si. st 6, sgl. cro. 10, ch. 21. Connect the ch. 21 to the opposite side of the mitten by folding the mitten in half and counting 10 stitches from the last si. st. on that side. Be sure to always count the stitches as you crochet to make an even mitten. After connecting the ch. 10, con- tinue back down that side: sgl. cro. 9, si. st. 6, sgl. cro. 8, ch. 1 and turn. Repeat this pattern for five (5) rows and then tie off. All that’s left to do is just crochet the sides up and turn right side out. Add your own touches such as embroidered names, bells, appliques, etc. This pattern can be altered for smaller hands by evenly reducing the number of stitches chained at the very beginning. I found out another nifty trick lately. Do you like orange juice? Most people do, but getting kids to drink it can be a tiring effort. So, take the can of orange juice, reduce the amount of water called for in the recipe and put it into either an ice cube tray or “Ice Tups’’ by Tupperware. It’s a neat and easy way to get kids, to “drink” their juice and it’s an easy substitute for those sweet attacks! Don’t forget, if you have some ideas you’d like to share with our readers, drop them off to Johnnie’S Market in Vermontville by Wed­ nesday p.m. Next Week: Unbranded versus Branded. Action - Ads (From left), Becky Eaton's Tootsie pop won 2nd. place; Kim Bitgood's star was 3rd. place winner; and Nicole Nickel's snowman took 4th. place. Since Thanksgiving, students in Shannon Drotar’s First Year Spanish class have been working, on pinatas for the Christmas seasn. Pinatas are a traditional feature of Mexican Christmas festivites. The ornately decorated pottery or papier-mache vessels are filled with candies, fruits and GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR ANY AMOUNT, toward wedding pictures or other photographic services. The easy way to shop. BILL RICHARDS STUDIO, 250 S. Main, Vermontville. Phone 726-1340. (12-23) gifts and suspended from the ceiling to be broken with a stick wielded by a blind­ LaMAZE CHILDBIRTH folded youngster. CLASSES are now being The pinatas fashioned at offered in the area. Contact Maple Valley this year were Connie Bertram, Mulliken very elegant and colorful Rd., Charlotte, (tfn) creations.'" Friday, winners for five top places were named by a panel of Junior High students. The winning creations MEMBER selected by the un­ derclassman were a horse by Yvonne Eckelbecker, 1st; a Association - Founded 1885 Tootsie Pop by Becky Eaton, 2nd; a snowman by Nicole Nickel, 3rd; a star by Kim Bitgood, 4th; and a peacock by Pam Erwin, 5th. At a Friday morning class party, winners were an­ nounced. Following that, a Maple Valley News Santa pinata sustained a few Nashville, Michigan. Published weekly, delivered hefty blows from blindfolded Reminder beliveryl Spanish students until it by Service and thru Post Office. finally gave way, scattering Circulation 3,200 papers.. candy around the room. A Editor and Publisher, J-Ad mad scramble ensued as the Graphics Inc Hastings, goodies were scopped up by Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and the youngsters. Joy to All MWpWer Eaton Counties $7.50 also. The peace of Christmas touches even the most humble of His creatures. Vermontville Hardware 131 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone 726-1121 News deadline changed A new deadline is now in effect for submitting news copy to the Maple Valley News. The new time is 10 a.m. Monday. This change affects material to be picked-up at Johnny's Market in Vermontville, at the high school, and any other drop-off locations. Best wishes to all Santa's helpers! We've enjoyed serving you this Christmas! AS H V I LLAERE /P HARDWARE H A R DW cg 105 N. Main St Nashville Phone 852-0713 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Monday, December 22, 1980— Page 10 Letters to Santa Claus Dear Santa, I have tried to be a good boy. I would like a Monster maul for xmas maybe if you could find him, you could bring it a month early, so as to not weigh your sleigh down so much on Xmas eve. Yours truly, Floydy Shilton Dear Santa, If you happen to stop by, I would like blueberry muffin, apple dumplin, huckleberry pie, strawberry shortcake and candimake-up center. Doctor DoALot. and Match Me. and Lay an Egg, Don’t Miss the Boat! Dr. Drill ‘N Fill and Clue and Perfection, Mr. Pop and Mousetrap. Cruise roller Skates and operation and Merlin strobe and chess. From Michelle Heaton Dear Santa, I would like Stretch Monster and Construction set. See ‘N Say says it All. Chatter telephone, and Busy Driver. Big Big tool Bench. Schoolbus.and Play Doctor Medical Kit. And Micky Mouse music set. P.S. My sister Michelle Heaton wrote this fop me. From Greg Paul Brooks age 2 Dear Santa, I would like a doll for Cristmas! Please and a record player please thank you. . from Nancy Lynn Allerding Dear Santa, I want a guitar for Xmas. Santa Claus I want a racetrack for Xmas. Katina Allerding 124 Washington Dear Santa, My mama is writing this because I’m just 3 years old. I want a choo-choo train, a dolly and a play piano for Christmas. And a drum. My mom and dad say I’m a good girl. I will put milk and' cookies on our table for you. I love you, Santa and have a good Christmas. Love, Nicole Beardslee Dear Santa Claus, Hi how are you? I am fine. I want a taperecorder and a hook and rug kit. From Laura Allen Dear Santa Claus How was your ride here I hope you can come this year, things I want for Christmas are: a tape recorder and digital derby and some tapes and a Santa thats all oops I almost forgot I need soom cloths thanks for reading my leter. I am 11 years old. Rick Allen Dear Santa, My mom is writing this for me, because I’m only 5 and can’t write too good. I want a choo-choo train and track for Christmas, and a race track and cars to it. I want a real watch too. And a two-wheel yellow bike. I have been a good boy, Santa. I love you, Santa. Merry Christmas. Love, Dean Beardslee Dear Santa, I want a Barbie doll, a Ken and a Barbie bus. I will leave you some cookies and milk. I love you Santa Holleigh Benedict Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. Please bring me an incredible hulk doll, a dukes of hazzards car, and Enos doll and uniform and a little red truck. I will leave you some cookies on the porch. Love, Rickie Gail Dear Santa Please bring me a Penny doll, a Barbie dream House. And some surprises. I will leave you some milk and cookie. I love you Kristin Benedict Dear Santa, I would like a train. I would like a race track. I would love a remote controled car. I want a robot. I would love a radio. love, Steven Explain to your children the true meaning and joy of Christmas...the birth of Jesus. Dear Santa I love you. I have been a good girl most of the time. Please bring me a stuffed snoopy, chalkboard and new paints. My sister Sarah wants a Woodstock and a shopping basket. I will leave you cookies. , Love Samantha Hughes X0X0X0X0X0 Dear Santa, Hi! How are you & Mrs. Claus doing? I have been a very good girl - i am 7 years old. I would like you to bring to me a jewerly, strawberry shortcake doll and game, clay molds, play stuffed santa claus, a baby doll, candy, and a brown teddy bear. Whenyou come to my house Christmas Eve­ - there will be a letter for you and a brownie and a glass of milk. I love you Santa Claus Love Angela Felder Dear Santa, I’m 7 years old and in second grade. I want you to fill all the stockings with love, peace and joy, because it’s Jesus birthday. I want a china doll and a big, red two wheeler bike and play with microwave oven refrigerator, sink and cupboards and china dishes. I love you, Santa. Merry Christmas. Love, Angel Beardslee Dear Banta Claus, I want a race track, doll, some cloths, a stove and refererater, and a stroller, a jack - in - the - box, a bunny, wagon, some baraetts, a small comb, a small brush, and a small pencil. From BJ Jarman To Santa Dear Santa My name is Lisa Corkwell and I’m in the 4th grade. I would like a new bike. I’ve been very good this year. Tell Mrs. Chis I siad hi! And your raindeer. Love, Lisa Corkwell Dear Santa, I love you so much. I want a toy doggie, some clothes, wonder woman underoos and some dolls. I’ll leave you som milk and cookies. Love, Amy Kipp Dear Santa, I would like a racetrack this year, and a Hit and missile space invader, X-4 bomber, Mr. Quarterback Drive command racers. I’ll leave some cookies for you and some carrots for the deer. Darren Hi Santa, •I Love you SantaClause. I’m one year older than I was last year. You remembered almost everything I wanted last year. I hope you remember this year. I would like a super girl sleeping bag, a little brown teddy bear, a Bambi record and a snoopy record, and a super girl sleeping bag, a Mickey Mouse watch, a Barbie doll with make up, and a super girl sleeping bag. I would also like for all my friends and relatives and everyone to have a very good Christmas. Your very good girl Kristy Mathews P.S. I moved to the traitor * park; Please don’t get lost. I will leave you some good sugar cookies. Dear Santa Claus, Hi! Well it’s Christmas time again. IJiaven’t written to you in a long time. My mother just told me that I wrote to you alot. Well this year has been special for me, hope it was the same for you. Here is my list of things: 1. A new stereo, would be nice. 2.1 do need a new pair of roller skates., 3. Some Albums (AC-DC, Ted Nudget). 4. A new bed, because I have had this one for a very long time. 5. Some shirts, and other clothes. 6. And last some MONEY! That’s just some of the things that I would like for Christmas. As you probably relized by now, I am not a four or five year old. I am sixteen. Thank you for reading my letter. Have a safe ride and stay cool. I LOVE YOU! Your fan forever, Debbie Hummell P.S. Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Dear Santa, We love you Santa. I will set up on your lap. I will see you very soon. I will see you out the window. Arid we will make our beds. We will keep our bedroom clean. I would please like a dolly. Goodbye I love you Santa Rexanne Allen P.S. I couldn’t write this I’m only four. Letters continued on page 13— Special Season Greetings Maybe he is what has been missing in your life. A sincere Merry Christmas Ben Mason, John Mason, Frank Cooper HOMETOWN LUMBER — NASHyiLLE — from... Jodi Spicer Nancy Ainsworth Laurie Hale Jari Collins rfancy f 3 (beauty Ohop 157 S. Main, Vermontville, Michigan Phone 726-0330 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Monday, December 22.1980 — Page 11 What to do if your stalled in a storm! By Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist Our MSU Agriculture Engineering Department gives timely suggestions to help you be prepared in case you are stranded on the road in your car. Please discuss these around your family table for your safety and protection, suggests Ann Ross, Eaton County Ex­ tension Home Economist. • Stay with the vehicle and avoid exertion. (You will sweat, get chilled and use up valuable energy.) • Keep a window or two slightly open for ventilation. • Try to keep warm and dry. •Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Run the car’s engine for heat only in­ frequently — possibly only Maplewood students enjoy parties Glad Tiding It was Christmas party time at Maplewood School Friday afternoon, signaling the dismisal of classes for the coming holiday season. Santa was spotted in some of the rooms and a festive atmosphere prevailed everywhere. Here, youngsters in Mrs. Smith's second grade enjoy their Christmas party. Greetings ofthe season to young and old alike! Merry, merry Christ­ mas! (Maple Valley News photo by Virginia Alles) * S^Wh ** U|"®H1 B ■ i?5 i ^"Si ■'■■♦ills ■■♦ills 'S1- teBn ’j.^ (inislo B’.< MikKint tekte Xhi 'SSEljjj ate iiiitea® ntiptaih taEtelnito lEiis (h»!i«rt Ittol ^Rjlll s It jHuWiil! Bp Bta W,«l ' » at 'iilfiiSl nW ptgi Nash sponsors drunk driving bill The Legislature has ap­ proved a major overhaul of the state’s drunk driving statute for the first time since the law went into effect 31 years ago. The four-bill package, sponsored by a former state trooper, State Represen­ tative Ernie Nash (RDimondale), was approved by the House late Wednesday and sent to the Governor for his signature. The legislation will clarify language in laws related to drunk driving, stiffen penalties for offenders, broaden enforcement of­ ficers’ authority to make warrantless arrests at the scene of a traffic accident and allow a new form of evidence to be used in court to help juries determine whether a person was operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The measures apply to persons driving snowmobiles and off-road vehicles in addition to automobiles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. “Some aspects of the present statute are vague, and some are inconsistent, making it very difficult to deal with this very serious problem,” Nash said. “I believe that we have made a major step towards reducing the problem of drunk driving by passing these bills.” Nash said he was especially pleased with one section of the bill which will allow as evidence the fact that a person charged with drunk driving refused to take a chemical test. Presently, such information cannot be used against a defendant in court The new changes in the Motor Vehicle Code, which will take effect April 1, 1981, include: DirW ,j is?? IW*?, iir j pe * .k'AH’L vf* ’*‘rk‘S te^J1 J - xafcl* five minutes out of each thirty-minutes. Be sure that the exhaust pipe is not plugged with snow! • If more than one person is in the car, try to have at least one person awake at all times. Huddle to keep warm. • Ration your food and drink — use NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. • If you have a CB Radio, call for help but do not stay on the radio constantly for it will wear the battery down. • Keep all lights off (to save your battery), unless you hear rescuer’s nearby. Then use your horn with three groups of three honks. Here’s hoping you are never stranded on the road in a snowstorm. But if you are, remember these safety suggestions. HAPPY YULETIDE — Increasing the maximum penalty for drunk drivers to a minimum of $100 and a maximum of $500, andor a maximum jail term of 90 days for a first offender. Presently, the minimum­ maximum range is $50-$100. Also, persons while impaired due to the consumption of alcohol — a .07 to .099 per­ cent alcohol content in the blood — can be fined up to $300. The present fine is a maximum of $100. — Authorizing enforcement officers to make warrantless arrests of persons involved in ac­ cidents on any public road or parking lot when they suspect the driver has been drinking. Presently, officers may arrest only drunk driving suspects without a warrant if the accident occurs on a public highway. —Expanding the areas a driver is subject to “implied consent for chemical tests” to “any area open to the general public.” The present law indicates that only drivers operating vehicles on a public highway are subject to “implied consent”. —Allowing an enforcement officer, if he or she has a court order, to give a chemical test to persons who refuse to take one. Currently, a test cannot be administered if the subject refuses to participate. —Eliminating saliva tests as a method for determining the alcohol content of a person’s blood, and keep blood, urine and breath tests as methods for determining levels of intoxication. —Authorizing the State Police to set forth rules for administering chemical tests to determine whether a person is driving under the influence of alcohol. Technically, the authority falls under the auspices of the Department of Public Health) even though the State Police perform the function. —Prohibiting a person driving a snowmoible or off­ road vehicle from operating that vehicle while being under the influence of alcohol or controlled sub­ stances. These substances are currently not mentioned in the Motor Vehicle Code. —Prohibiting the owner or person in charge of a snowmobile or off-road vehicle from authorizing a person under the influence of alcohol or drugs to drive the vehicle. Presently, only the owner is prohibited from allowing an intoxicated person from operating a vehicle. Merry Christmas and Best Wishes ...from... TOPHAT CHIMNEY SWEEPS Wishing you bright holidays as Chistmas lights up the world! WHEELER MARINE M-66 South of Nashville Phone 852-9609 • Fast • Professional • Dust-Free REASONABLE RATES Evenings & weekends... 852-0911 Stan Trumble Mary Trumble Teresa Jones Norma Viele Trumble Agency ^/luto -Owners Insurance LfeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main, Vermontville Ph. (517) 726-0634 altogether �eapeaeyew»,»ve. Mond<iy.Dec«mb*r22,19eo Indoor archery range opens in Nashwlle If you’ve stored your bow and arrows for the winter, thinking that you’ll have to wait until spring to do some target shooting - you might want to unpack your gear because a new indoor i ar­ chery range has opened in Nashville. Called Valley Bowmen Indoor Archery Range, the new facility is located at 105 N Main, on the second floor of the building which houses the Nashville Hardware and the Pit Stop Bar. The indoor range iss owned owne by Jerry Brumm and and his his wife of Nashville Hardware and Sporting Goods Inc.’ Sixteen lanes for shooting are available in the 32 by 63foot room. The facility — thought to be the only indoor range of its kind in the county — tea natural off-shoot of the sporting goods line at tne hardware, says Jerry. Opening new fraormch archery Ongpeenainlsgo the thsteemnesw ehriys Michigan winhtoicah cwirocuuArchery lidt opfu ct ommLeague emetibtievrse range circuit of competitive own interest in the sport. snhtoooats Plans also call for a shoots Brumm recalls that, sas ahsooat affiliation with the Michigan youngster, ilnodcroa, otehe hrd er aused uonsnge ed thtto thoeats thwoiarodst Ai rCchlhaeu rdy ye ANsosrotcoina toioff nN..ahshville in an Claude Norton of Nashville once located on the third wf floor nagbso.ve Ben Franklin in irsanthge amnadn haagserfivofe tyheearns eo Hastings. “A lot of people have come shIootting etx pier ienceh i IntierestB in ar chery is to me and asked me to get_ a (archery) club going, he gArlowwaiynsg , hBarsu mbme ensa ysf.a irly said. With the has been fairly said. the new new enen- Always but terpriseWith bow hunting has terprise, taecrcpormiseo,d aBrumm Bter umthmos e plans plwanissh eto tso. strong, rellally h grow n since tdhey since they accomodate those wishes.really Brumm is forming an allow hunters to get two deer arBchreurmy mcl ubi st o fboermcailnlegd tahne now _ one with a gun and VtValley hael leclyu BbBowmen. owwimll ebne. MMembers abelme btoersusoof ef the new indoor range at.a the new indoor range at.a reduced fee and will be able। to participate participate in in special to specialll individual activities. An inv ua I membership year)i p ($15 per py and a family membership ($25) are available. They will be .forming leagues and hope to become sanctioned with the Southern $5 i'i Il Kirf one with “jArc bhlerafy bow. alislo maktes aind enjoyable family sport, said Brum m. To sh shoot at the indoor To range, persons must have Aen thhoeuirr lyowfne e eqiusi pmcehna_t..r An charSe^; hourly fee is enners in the sport will be B g assistance, 1 given requested. The Na Nashville range is i*! Brumm gets ready to replace these targets with new ones. Claude Norton takes alm with his bow at , ((Maple Valley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) ' Nashville's new indoor archery range. ( save now on Hi;; open daily and has special evening hours on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It also is open on Sunday afternoon. Persons interested in tne weeky league competition — two-man teams and for in­ dividuals — can contact Brumm for additional in­ formation. Future plans also call for the new archery facility to host special novelty shoots with moving targets, etc. “Archery gets in your blood,” says Brumm.. He also adds that there are some excellent shooters in the area. Possible future business plans include a mini-range for youngsters and an out­ door range this summer. 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Donald Cheeseman and Dennis Priddy were given gifts as thanks for their efforts in assembling the building for our paper drop. Names were also drawn for door prizes. The Cub Scouts receivedtheir genius kits to work on over Christmas vacation and will be judged at the January pack meeting. Two parties have been planned for the cubs in the next month. A roller skating party on December 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the Thornapple Skating Rink. An outside ice skating and sliding party has been set up for January 17 at the home of Ed Boldrey from one to four. Parents are requested to stay and supervise any one they bring to the parties. The Cub Scouts wish to thank every one who has put papers in our paper drop at Carl’s Supermarket and, encourage everyone to continue dropping their newspapers there. I id* *«hl It’s quite ain hht otnhor forh an artchher to have Its haveThone onte >of of hhis his arrows rows go right through another arrow That s>wha happened to Claude Norton, manager of the new in door archery range in Nashville. The unusual occurance is called a "Robin Hood" in the world of archery. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION WANT-ADS! EW ING W ELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties JJ£TER WEL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM - (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Dick Ewing - Owner WE'ZgOT THE AlSnX n THE EXPERIENCEE A equipment to serve you besti 6459 »IUM» «.. VERMOKTOLIE. MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 l’*i pWiSitl I, WQl * �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Monday. December 22. 1980 — Page 13 L6tt6rS tO Santa Dear Santa, I have been a pretty good boy this year. For Christmas this year I would like a helicopter and a Rowlf puppet and some more little Matchbox cars. I think I would like some clothes, too! Maybe even an Incredible Hulk T-shirt. I have a new baby brother this year and I would like you to bring him a Bugs Bunny Sleeper, He has been a good boy, too. Also, please bring him a red sleeper. I will leave you some cookies and hot chocolate by the Christmas tree. Love, Jeffie P.S. I will also leave the reindeer some carrots and water. continued Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. For Christmas I would like strawberry shortcake doll, apple dumplin, shoes, a dress, barbie and a Kiss from Gramma and PaPa. My sister Retha would like blueberry muffin, huckleberry pie, barbie and a game. Love, Marcee Byrd Dear Santa, I’m only 3 so my mom is writing this letter. But I’ll dictate. I’ve been pretty good this year (I think). I would like a big race car, a Hot Wheels, and I would like you to give my grandpas and grandmas something real nice. Don’t forget to eat your cookies. Dear Santa, My name is Jolene Adams. I’m 4 years old and I’ve been good this year. So would you get me a Strawberry Short Cake Doll, Strawberry Shortcake Snail, Lil Lady bug chair, Lil Lady bug stroller, and some clothes. Love You Santa, Jolene Adams Dear Santa, Merry Christmas. I would like a typewriter, Strong Arm Loader and a dump truck. Thank you. Love, Levi Schantz Dear Santa, I would some dishes to play with and a candy cane. My brother David would like a small book and a big book. Have a nice Christmas. Love, Holly & David Dear Santa, Merry Christmas. I would like a Millenium Falcon, Patrol Dewback, Fauntan and a Snow Speeder. Thank you. Love, Michael Schantz Dear Santa, Big race car, a bicycle, teddy bear, truck-racer, hat like grandpa’s. Ricki Dear Santa, I have been good this year. Please bring me a cleaning set, waterfull basketball game, kissing barbie, Miss Piggy, and calculator, and Mork suspendors. I love you, Darcy Schantz Dear Santa Claus, If I give you some cookies and milk, will you bring me what I want this year. New bike, some skates, and Uno cards, checkers, a record player, a new watch, a radio, a tape player, a radio con­ trolled Trans Am. Baby Jessica, Wee Three Dolls, a new bed, my teeth. P.S. I hope you love me! From Danna Dear Santa Claus, I am very excited about Christmas. I have been very good this year. I would like a camera, a Merry-Go-Zoo, a cash register and a kitchen Set. I love you, Santa. Miriam Schantz Dear Santa, I want a Star Wars colony. And a game called Battle Ship. And 3 remote controls. Sinde, Tim Bracy Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Angie. I am seven years old. Here is what I want for Christmas. (1) Baby who cries for you, (2) microwave oven, (3) record player, (4) Crayola Caddy, and (5) I want to go to Indiana to see my Grandma and Grandpa. I love you, Angie Scott Dear Santa, I want the following things. Tyco Dare Devil Jump Road Race Set, red mag wheels, hotwheels carrying case, cowboy boots, bib overalls, vest, pants, shirt, socks, Underoos, barbell and dumbbell set. From, Darold Cheeseman Dear Santa, I want a Babby Cry and Dry. I hope you have a Merry Christmas. My name is Ronda Dear Santa, I want Baby Crys for You and that doll that has a pillow and blanket, it is in the Sears catalog. I wanted that doll for a long time. Hope you don’t catch cold on yotir way here. Love, Mindy Syereia Dear Santa, My name is Darin. I am 3 years old. I would like you to bring me a Clip Clp Horse, red cowboy boots, a Ronald McDonald Doll and please bring Darwin some toys, too. Love, Darin Cheeseman Dear Santa, I have been a pretty good girl this year. For Christmas this year I would like a Barbie Doll and some play food to go with my dishes. I would also like a play refrigerator because I don’t have one. This year I have a new baby brother and he is really nice. I hope you can bring him something because he is a good baby. My baby brother would like some crib toys to play with. I will leave you some orange juice and some gingerbread cookies. I will also leave your reindeer some of mommy’s apples and a pail of water. Thank you, Santa. Love, Allison Dear Santa, I love you and I like you too. Thank you for the dolly you gave me last year. I want Suzy she eats jello. What does your reindeer do? Tell your wife Hi. Love, Arnie Sports Valley boys split weeks contests Carson City scored 30 points in the fourth quarter, 20 of those at the free throw line, to deal Maple Valley their third loss of the season, Friday, 74-59. Lion coach Jerry Reese watched his counter part, Ed Howes the coach of Carson City, ejected on technical fouls in the first half, and then put tape over his mouth to keep himself from the same fate. “The officials definitely made their mark on the game,” Reese said. “I think they made it up to him (Howes) in that last quar­ ter.” Lion players Jeff Beebe, Walt Maurer and Terry Pierce all left the game early in the fourth period on fouls. John Kent and Pat Kerges, the other two starters, both ended the game with four fouls. “The whole game was at the foul line,” Reese said. “The game was really a lot closer than the score in­ dicates.” Three Lions hit the double figure mark in scoring. Kerges led with 20 points, and Kent and Beebe each tallied 11. The Lions entered the final period down by 5 points, and were outscored 30-20. The score at halftime had the Eagles of Carson City on top, 33-30. Dave Dykehouse scored 21 points to lead the Eagles, 17 of those from the charity stripe. Steve Proctor added 19 to the winning cause. The evening was not a total loss for the Lion side. Mrs. Reese won a Carson City Athletic Booster raffle drawing and came home with a $200 Christmas present. On Tuesday of last week the Lions used the free throw themselves, topping Montabella, 68-65. The Lions hit 14 of 17 free throws in the fourth quarter to help sustain the slim three point lead they acquired in the third period. Beebe led the Lions in scoring dropping in 14 points. Kerges tossed in 13 and Pierce scored 11 to help the Lions to their second win. Marty Raglin led Montabella with 34 points, hitting 16 of 22 field goal attempts and two free throws. The Lions break for the holidays, and see action again on Jan. 9, when they travel to Lakeview. Valley freshman top Olivet The Maple Valley fresh­ man basketball team broke out of their shell defeating Olivet 49-40. The Lions overcame a 14 point deficite in the first half to lead 25-24 at half. They played even a stronger second half and bested Olivet. Leading the Lions were Jeff Starring, 16 points; Lester Cauldwell with 14 points and Luke Potter, 11 points. Potter also lead the Lions in rebounds with 11. The Lion’s record is now 1­ 3 on the season. Coach Desrochers would like to thank all the parents and players for their support and hard work. I would like to wish the team good luck for the rest of the season. Frosh drop third— The Maple Valley fresh­ man basketball team dropped its third straight to Bellevue 54-47. Leading the Lions were Jeff Starring with 17 points and Lester Cauldwell with 13 points. Jeff Starring also led all rebounders with 16, Chris Barton added 13 and Luke Potter with 14. The Lions played a super strong game and again the superior height advantage took its toll. To Santa Claus I Love You From Renee Bouchard M.V. composites from 1980 grads now available Bultman Studio has delivered to school the class composite picture. For those students having had their picture taken by Bultman, he has prepared for you, your own personal sized copy. These may be picked up at the high school office. Action - Ads Hastings Sanitary Service - REFUGE COLLECTIONS - SCHEDULE for HOLIDAYS Regular Thursday collec­ tions on Thanksgiving & New Year's Day NO RESIDENTIAL COLLEC­ TION ON CHRISTMAS DAY Regular collection will resume Friday, Dec. 26. FRAMING AND CUSTOM MATTING SERVICE: Your photos, prints, or handiwork mounted, matted in color of your choice and framed. Reasonable rates. BILL RICHARDS STUDIO, 250 S. Main, Vermontville, 7261340.Hours: 10a.m. to5 p.m. Closed Mondays. BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (EOW) SEPTICTANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Phone 945-9554 for ACTION ADS | WE WILL CLOSE at NOON, December 31, for Inventory Farmer’ S 1106 E. Railroad - HASTINGS I Feed Service phone 9459926 j �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Monday, December 22, 1980 — Page 14 Students collect food for Christmas giving Comprising the Christmas food collection committee were, from left: John Sulcer, Dawn Wells, chairperson; Sandy Snowden, Lisa Pomeroy, and Ross Nichols. Also a committee member but not in photo is Michelle Trowbridge, who was making the final class tally at the time. Maple Valley students in first-hour classes amassed 481 cans of food plus other staples and some money in a Christmas drive at the Jr.Sr. High School. To make the worthwhile project even more exciting, the classes competed with one another to see which could collect the most goods. Tallies took into account the sizes of each class. Students furnished the groceries to aid the Christmas basket programs in both the Nash- ville and Vermontville communities. The school’s collection was to be delivered Friday to packing stations at the United Methodist Church in Nashville and Johnny’s Food Mart in Vermontville. 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. IM £ MM1 1952 H. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058 PHONE 945-9554 (Area Code 616)' Revised unemployment insurance approved by House The first major revision of the state’s unemployment insurance system in five years effectively eliminates unreasonable costs to em­ ployers while boosting benefits, State Represen­ tative Ernest W. Nash (RDimondale) said Thursday, following unanimous ap­ proval by the House. The measure moved quickly in the House after Governor Milliken and legislative leaders unveiled a compromise plan to reform both workers’ and unem­ ployment compensation laws that has eluded, the Legislature for the last decade. The unemployment compensation bill was immediately sent to the Senate for concurrence. It was the first of the two bills approved that must both be passed to accomplish reform of the outmoded systems. “This bill takes care of the majority of abuses in the unemployment compensation system,” Nash said. “We’ve tightened eligibility requirements substantially and have raised the benefit levels unemployed workers have been getting for the first time since 1975. “I’m very pleased with the final form this bill has taken. At long last, people who voluntarily quit their jobs won’t be able to collect unemployment. Voluntary quits, have cost business hundreds of millions of dollars and the whole issue has colored our ability to attract new business to the state. “Iii the past employers have also had to pay minimum benefits to former workers that were in some cases higher than their weekly wage. Under this bill, that inequity has also been taken care of.” Representative Nash also said the bill represents significant benefits for unemployed workers. “We have the most severe unemployment problem in the nation,” Nash said, “Yet the men and women of this state who have lost their jobs VITA needs volunteers to help others file returns Detroit, MI. — Volunteers are needed to help others with their tax returns as part of VITA, the Volunteer In­ come Tax Assistance program sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service, the IRS said. In the VITA program, volunteers are recruited to provide free assistance to taxpayers unable to pay to have their tax returns prepared. VITA volunteers, frequently college students, law students, or members of professional business organizations, receive a three-to-five day training course in basic income tax law and return preparation, the IRS said. VITA in­ structors and training materials are provided free by the IRS. Training is conducted at a location convenient to volunteers and instructors, generally starting in late December and continuing through January of each year. VITA volunteers assist taxpayers, often lower in­ come, handicapped or non­ English speaking individuals, who need explanations of the special credits and deductions for which they may qualify. VITA programs can be sponsored by local civic or fraternal organizations, educational institutions, churches, and social groups. For the convenience of taxpayers who cannot travel to an IRS office, most VITA volunteers provide assistance in their own neighborhoods at schools, churches, and libraries. Persons or organizations interested in the VITA program should call the tollfree telephone number listed in their telephone directory, and ask for Helen Madro, taxpayer education coor­ dinator. have been hardly able to make ends meet on the unemployment payments they receive now. Unem­ ployment insurance is just that — insurance that anyone out of a job will have help through the rough period, and I’m pleased that we’ve _ increased the maximum benefits from $136 to $182.” Nash said other features of the bill would: — Require woikers to earn the equivalent of 20 times the state minimum wage for 18 weeks before qualifying for unemployment benefits. — Allow claimants to quit unsuitable work within 30 days without being subject to a penalty for voluntary quitting. — Set the maximum benefit level at 58 percent of the state’s weekly wage (which effectively indexes the benefit). — Sunset the bill so it expires April 1, 1983. “I think the compromise is economically balanced, and while it may not completely please everyone, it certainly defends the interests of both employers and employees far better than our present law,” Nash said. The bill will go into effect March 1, 1981 if it is passed by the Senate and signed into law. TELEPHONES FOR DEAF - More than 600,000 Michigan citizens suffering from hearing handicaps will have much greater access to telephone communication, under legislation which passed both houses of the state Legislature last week. A special monthly rate will be set by the Public Service Commission for hearing impaired persons wishing to purchase the service. The exact cost of the teletype equipment will vary in different areas of the state. BUDGET APPROVED - An extremely lean 1980-81 budget passed the Legislature last week. The new $4.5 billion budget is more than $400 million less than last year’s spending plan, and every area of state government is affected by the new budget targets. Let’s hope things pick our economy up this year. VOTERS DECIDE - Last week, three state represen­ tatives — two Republicans and one Democrat — unveiled plans for an unusual proposal that would allow Michigan citizens an opportunity to vote this summer on the degree of property tax relief they want The lawmakers plan to in­ troduce two resolutions in early 1981 to give voters a chance to decide whether they want substantial property tax relief, moderate property tax relief or no property tax relief at all. The cut would be about a 55-60 percent reduction in property tax bills, but voters could also choose to temper the $1.3 billion that would bring with a 1.5 cent increase in the four percent sales tax. DRUNK DRIVING - The Legislature has approved a major overhaul of the state’s drunk driving statute for the first time since the law took effect 31 years ago. The legislation will clarify language in laws related to drunk driving, stiffen penalties for offenders, broaden en­ forcement officers’ authority to make warrantless arrests at the scene of a traffic accident and allow a new form of evidence to be used in court to help juries determine whether a person was operating a vehicle while intoxicated. PRISON OVERCROWDING - The Governor will have emergency powers to reduce sentences and take other measures in the case of prison overcrowding, under a bill which passed the Legislature last week. Our state’s prisons are presently about 1,000 inmates over capacity. BUCK IMPROVEMENT - The recently-completed firearm deer season ranks as the fifth best ever. Experts believe that good weather and a Saturday opening day combined to make for ideal hunting conditions and they believe hunters stayed in the northern part of the state longer than in past years. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Monday, December 22, 1980 — Page 15 Control weeds in alfalfa before snow Snowmen come to life at Fuller At the finale, the cast sang, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." Space did not permit the use of these pictures in last week's issue with the story of the play about three snowmen who came to the aid of Santa Claus on Christmas eve, Alfalfa growers still have time to take weed control measures before the ground freezes or snow covers the fields. Many weeds in alfalfa — including quackgrass, chickweed and henbit — are best controlled in the fall. According to Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director, good weed control increases forage quality. This, in turn, saves money by reducing the need for offfarm protein supplements for high milk-producing cows. Weeds compete with alfalfa for water and nutrients. If allowed to take over, they reduce .the productivity and shorten the life of the stand. And when the stand is gone, it doesn’t come back. If a stand has less than two or three alfalfa plants per square foot, it is probably not worthwhile to treat it. It would be better to reestablish the crop next summer. For quackgrass, Krizek recommends the herbicide Kerb. Because it is volatile and will escape into the air if applied to warm ground, the best time to apply it is just after the last cutting and before the ground freezes. For annual broadleaved weeds like chickweed and henbit, such herbicides as Princep, Sencor-Lexone or Sinbar may be used. Princep should be used if the crop was planted by June 1,1980. Like Kerb, it should already have been applied. However, it also may be applied unil the ground freezes solid. Sencor-Lexone and Sinbar are used on well established stands. They are applied while the alfalfa is dormant. Attention Senior Citizens FOR SALE: Wolverine water softener, natural gas trailer furnace. Call 374-8677, , Lake Odessa. (12-29) ENERGY SHED STOVE SALE: Timberline fireplace inserts, reg. $729, sale $615. Woodland air tight stoves, several models to choose from, 25 percent - 33 percent off list. Phone 374-7116 Lake Odessa, M-66 at Woodbury. (12-23) Youngsters in Mrs. Long’s 4th grade class at Fuller School staged a Christmas play Friday afternoon in the gymnasium. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) HARDWOOD FOR SALE: Split and delivered, $30 face cord. 945-3755. (tfn) CASH FOR HORSES & PONIES: Also will buy crippled or old. Grand Rapids, 534-8328 or Jamestown, 896-8332. (2-24) SAVE UP TO 50 PERCENT AND MORE - On your electric bill with the new w Eagle No. 1 windmill. Write for information to J & J DISTRIBUTORS & SER­ VICE, DEPT. HR-1, 5418 Page Road, Saranac, MI 48881. (12-22) HANDGUN FOR SALE: Smith & Wesson Model 19, new. Call 945-3639,9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tues., Thurs. & Sat. (12-23) FOR SALE: Firewood. Call after 4 p.m., 945-5062, Hastings. (12-23) A weed control program may not give a great increase in yield, but it will result in fields with more alfalfa and fewer weeds. The reduced competition will result in higher quality forage, and this increase in quality is well worth the effort More information on weed control is available in the “1981 Weed Control Guide for Field Crops” (Extension Bulletin E-434). Contact the Eaton County Extension office. To Apply for a Refund of • Property Taxes • Rent Paid • Home Heating Bring your 1980 property tax bills, heating bills or rent receipts and a record of all 1980 income to: H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 102 SOUTH MAIN 303 S. MICHIGAN NASHVILLE 852-9666 HASTINGS 945-5345 January 5th Hours: Mon., Wed. & Fri. thru Dec: and Jan. 2nd APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Season’s Greetings ...from Big George, Tina and Bermce R.C. 6-Pack 16 oz. Bottles $189 Blue Seal White Bread 16 oz. loaf to be opening (we hope!) by January 1st, 1981 Standing, from left: Sgt. Gerie Koetje, acting police chief; Trustees Calvin Rizor and John Hughes; Lois Elliston, treasurer; Ray Hinckley, trustee; -and Susan Corkwell, clerk. Seated, from left: Trustees Helen Curtis and Forrest Babcock; Harold Christiansen, village president; and Carl Tobias, trustee. May your holidays be like the Christmas flower: bountiful.brightand beautiful. Stop by and see the remodeling at the store. We will be closed at 9:00 P.M. on Christmas Eve. South End 637 S. Main St., Nashville Ph. 852*9833 WE ACCEPT USDA FOOD COUPONS FOOD and BEVERAGE 8:30a.m. to 11 p.m — 7 DAYS A WEEK �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Monday. December 22, 1980 — Page 16 000 SHOP H HAMS Roasting CHICKENS WHOLB OR PORTION FROZEN rTlifflllil i u ounce *^«>a SMOKY-LINKS* I29 < Nabisco \\ SNACK ' CRACKERS RC Cola Spartan 8 Pak, 16 ounce Large EGGS Dozen Thank You Win Schuler's FROM OUR PRODUCE DEPT. BAR CHEESE 8 ounce_________ YELLOW ONIONS Golden Griddle 3 lbs. mesh bagg SYRUP 24 ounce APPLE SAUCE 32 ounce Scotties FACIAL TISSUES Country Fresh count < Spartan LOW FAT MILK 2% MIX * ^ RB Margarine' GALLON White, Yellow, . Chocolate 18 ounce box Johnny’s Food Mart COUPON SAVINGS oo OFF I Canned r I HAM larger . WITH COUPON faj I Deck the halls . . . carol and rejoice Johnny’s Food Mart Christmas! COUPON SAVINGS II Northern o e s s ue | Wh ite or asst, co loWr sIT H COUPON Phone 517-726-0640 160 S. Main Street VERMONTVILLE PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU DECEMBER 20. 1980 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. Johnny’s Food Mart COUPON SAVINGS | Gold Medal I or Robin Hood I FLOUR 5 lbs. 89 WITH COUPON � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/794/MapleValleyNews_1980-12-30.pdf a29ae94a1d965ed7fbffc9debdcd36bc PDF Text Text ' JSTAGf - Michigan 49058 e**4n NCk f Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley news, Nashville, Vol. 108 - No. 31 - Monday, December 29, 1980 Signs of sewer construction project become visable — Normco Construction Company of Jackson has set up a mobile office at Central Park in Nashville, to serve as headquarters during the year-long project. The quarters will be the field office of Williams & Works of Grand Rapids, project engineers. Normco has the contract for building the new lagoon-and-irrigation wastewater treatment facility on Brumm Road and will also renovate the present plant as part of the expansion project. There's a new 'face' at the Putnam Public Library— Massive equipment is starting to arrive in Nashville as construction of the vil­ lage's $4.8 million sewer expansion project gets underway. Giant earthmovers and piles of pipe and other materials were seen in the front yard of Fuller Street Elementary School last week. The equipment belongs to Dunigan Brothers, a Jackson-based firm which has the contract to lay collection lines and install lift Stations in the village. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) PROGRESS 1981 a year to test our human resources . . America has the natural resources that, combined with our human scientific potential, shall allow us to hold our sovereignty as a strong and God-Fearing nation! Mary Hay, left, treasurer of the Nashville Friends of the Library, and Joy Peake, president, admire the wooden man recently presented to Putnam Public Library as a Christmas gift from the FOL. Children in the community will name the man in a January contest. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Unlike the cheerful faces of the staff at Putnam Public Library in Nashville, the newest addition there greets patrons with an unsmiling countenance. In fact, one could say his face is ex- pressionless. It belongs to a yet-unamed wooden man recently handcrafted by Elden Perry of Nashville. The statue was presented to the library as a Christmas gift from the local Friends of the Library group. In ad­ dition to being a rather unique conversation piece, the versatile figure can do double duty as a small end table, bench or coat rack. Continued on page 10- �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Monday, December 29, 1980 — Page 2 Nashville News children of Nashville and Assembly of God with a 7 Mr. and Mrs. Horace Van p.m. service featuring a Nocker of near Lacey. musical program .by the Christmas Day, the Adrien Lepard Family of Lansing. Pufpaffs were dinner guests After the service, refresh­ of the Harold Pufpaffs. Also ments will be served and a present were the Van time of fellowhsip enjoyed. Nockers and Mrs. Dorothy The public is cordially in­ Chapman of Battle Creek. vited to attend. Adrien and Robie enjoyed Mr. and Mrs. Vern receiving Christmas mor­ Hawblitz of Nashville were ning phone calls from their Christmas dinner guests sons who live out-of-state: Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton of Raleigh, North Dale Bishop and family of Carolina; and Kenneth of St. Battle Creek. Also present Petersburg, Florida. for the occasion were Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Dull and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz of of Nashville hosted a family rural Nashville and Mr. and dinner Christmas Eve. Mrs. Larry Hawblitz and Present for the occasion family of Battle Creek. were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mr. and Mrs. Austin Woodworth and son Mark of Schantz of Nashville were Middleville; Mr. and Mrs. guests at a post-Christmas Dewey Dull, Mrs. Olive Sunday dinner at the home of Sears, and Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schantz Hubert Leon Woodworth and of rural Nashville. There family, all of Nashville; Mr. were over twenty present for and Mrs. Russell Gleason the family gathering. and family of Bellevue; Mr. Members and friends of and Mrs. Tony Gongales and the Monday Night Special, a family, Tressa Woodworth local bluegrass - gospel and friends, all of Hastings. group, gathered Tuesday A winter retreat at. Clear evening for a Christmas Lake Camp near Dowling is party and jam session at the set for January 1-3 for the Sr. Community Center in High Dept, of the Nashville Putnam Park. Proceeding Baptist Church. The the event, several of the program at the retreat will group went out caroling and be “How to Improve Your delivering Christmas Love Life,” offering a baskets in the community. comparison between the Local folks present for the Biblical view of love and-the gathering were Lowell and concept popularly portrayed Joan Me Millon, Kim and by the media. Tod; Rick and Cathy New Year’s Eve will be Vessecchia; Debbie and Mo celebrated at the Nashville Morawski; Larry and Suzy Corkwell and daughters; Clarence and Margaret Reid; Steve and Joan Knight and children; Judy Swan; Don and Vivian Connor and daughter; Paul and Jan Cooper; Sharon Beech; Arthur Drake and Debbie; Don and Merle Sears and children; Chuck and Frankie Reid; Marie Fager; Sandy To Apply for a Refund of Rollins; Judy Loy; Gloria Johncock; Kyle • Property Taxes Christopher; Lorna Carrigan and friend; and • Rent Paid Ray and Susan Hinckley. • Home Heating Those attending from out of town were Calvin and Judy Bring your 1980 property tax bills, Oles and son of Charlotte; Wally and Jane Poole and heating bills or rent receipts children of Hastings; Ernie and a record of all 1980 income to: and Jean Whithey of Kalamo; Ken Nevins of Portland; Jerry Fager of Hastings; Arnold Conklin of Dowling; Pastor Roger and THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE Norma Claypool of 102 SOUTH MAIN 303 S. MICHIGAN Abingdon, Virginia; and NASHVILLE 852-9666 HASTINGS 945-5345 Anthony and Connie January 5th Hours.* Mon., Wed. & Fri. thru Vessecchia of Toano, Dec. and Jan. 2nd Virginia. APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE An over-Christmas visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nashville and vicinity experienced a traditional White Christmas, after a 2inch layer of fluff blanketed the area early Wednesday. The snow remained throughout the holiday, much to the delight of youngsters who discovered new sleds or skis under the Yule tree. While Michigan motorists found roads somewhat hazardous, conditions did not appear to seriously hamper travel to and from local family gatherings. Many happy reunions were enjoyed on both the eve and day of Christmas. One local family whose holiday plans were affected by the wintery blast was Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Marguerite) Ackett, who had expected her son to arrive from his home near Detroit. Because of the blustery conditions there, he phoned to postpone the visit until New Year’s weekend. Fred and Marguerite spent Christmas Day with her daughter Florence and family, the Herbert Hillards of near A Charlotte. second gathering was set for Sunday with daughter Audrey and family, the Clare Stewards, also of rural Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Adrien (Robie) Pufpaff of Nashville hosted a Tuesday evening pre-Christmas family din­ ner. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pufpaff and Attention Senior Citizens h&rbl5ck PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED By Susan Hinckley Jesse Downs of rural Nash­ ville was her son, Pastor Leonard Barney, a former local resident who now is minister of a church at Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Roy Boise ofNashville was a Christmas Eve dinner guest of his son Roy,'Jr., and family of Thornapple Lake Road. Clifford Brooks of Nash­ ville was a Christmas caller at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Babcock of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wolever of Vermontville. An early family Christmas was celebrated at the home of Earl and Clara Pennock of rural Nashville. Their son, Don, arrived from Decatur, Indiana, for a weekend stay. With him was his son, Scott, of Butler. Joining the visitors for a family dinner Saturday evening were the Pennock’s two daughters and families; Lois and John Lane; and Leigh and Woody Haroff and son, Aaron, all of Battle Creek. Fran Jones of Ver­ montville was named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. She had lost two pounds in one week to win the title. Mrs. Edna Hill of Wyoming and Mrs. Margaret Bolier of Grand Rapids were recent Satur­ day callers on Mrs. Myrtle Graham of Nashville. The two ladies are former local residents, daughters of the late Floyd and Bessie (Beigh) DeRiar of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond (Janice) Graham of Nash­ ville entertained for a pre­ Christmas family gathering on Sunday, December 21. Present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. James Graham and family of Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Disbrow and children of Eaton Rapids; and Mrs. Myrtle Graham of Nashville. Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville was a holiday weekend visitor in Lansing, a guest of her relatives there. The family of Illa Steward of Nashville were all home for the recent holiday and enjoyed Christmas dinner at her home. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Durwood Steward and daughters of Delton; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Holden and family of Charlotte; and Mr. and Mrs. Russ Atherton reduced amount of state aid of Wilmore, Kentucky. The the library receives may Athertons will be in have an effect on main­ Michigan until the first week taining status quo at Put­ of January, and also will be nam. Mrs. Gloria Johncock and visiting his family at son, Doug, of Nashville Mulliken. After two weeks in traction entertained at a Christmas at Pennock Hospital, Mrs. Eve lunch. Guests were Vern (Fern) Staup of Nash­ Sharon Beech and .Lureen ville was able to return home Thompson, both of Nash­ on Tuesday before Christ­ ville. Christmas Day dinner mas. She still is confined to bed most of the time, con­ guests of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Corkwell and tinuing to convalesce from a (Suzy) spinal condition. We wish her daughters of Nashville Were a speedy return to good Tom and Janet Thornton, Jennifer and Brandi of rural health. The Friends of Putnam Assyria; Dick and Shire Public Library will conduct Johncock, Jason and Chad of a full membership meeting Hastings; and Mrs. Gloria at 7 p.m. Monday, January Johncock and Doug, local. 12, at the library. On the During the day a phone call agenda is the election of was placed to Sheryl (Johncock) West and officers for the new year. at Colorado Also to be considered is a children proposed amendment to the Springs, where the tem­ by-laws, to eliminate annual perature was 75 degrees and dues. If you cannot attend they were enjoying the this meeting, you may cast holiday with doors and your vote for the slate of 1981 windows open. The Larry Corkwells officers by dropping a ballot in the box at the library or by entertained at a Christmas mailing it to Putnam night gathering at their Library, Box C, Nashville. home. Present for the oc­ Ideas also are being sought casion were Debbie and Mo for potential FOL projects Morawski, Cathy and Rick and promotions for the Vessecchia, Sharon Beech, upcoming year. All com­ Arthur Drake, Lureen ments and suggestions are Thompson, Gloria Johnwelcome. cock, and Doug Johncock, all FOL volunteers may be local; and Pastor Roger and trained in 1981 to assist the Norma Claypool of library staff at the desk so Abingdon, Virginia. that normal hours can be Gathering fpr Christmas maintained despite an ex­ Eve at the home of Homer pected economic crunch. As and Tecla Snow of Nashville the State of Michigan budget were their children: Barcontinues to be slashed, the bara of Lansing; Mr. and There is a new book and a new movement, ’Small is Beautiful’. Emphasis is on quality of life not quantity of material possessions. All possessions require maintenance, caretaking. Often our possessions own us - they demand so much of our time and money. Perhaps a simpler way of life can bring us closer to a Happy NewYear. V FUNEtylL DIRECTORS in Nashville Phone 852-0840 AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday.......... 6 p.m. Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL REV. LEONARD PUTNAM CHURCH 219 Washington St., CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Nashville 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School . 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. TO a.m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship 10:45 a.m. A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Youth Service 6 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Wednesday Bible Study & Worship............... 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. REV. REV. J. G. BOOMER RICHARD WADSWORTH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ..... 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. .11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 PASTOR STEVEN L. REID ST. CYRIL01215670 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass . 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI 'Vcqt" FUNERAL HOME FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/> mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) 110 S. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..10a.m. Church School. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 a.m. Church Worship .11 a.m. P.M. Service ...... 7 p.m. (Nursery Care Available) PASTOR MARVIN POTTER Fellowship Time After THE SOUTH KALAMO Worship. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH REV. DAVE FLEMING Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Welcomes you to all of 803 Reed St., Nashville its services: Sunday School ..10a.m. Sunday School ..10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Evening Worship .7 p.m. REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Assoc. Ministers are: Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Special Prayer for your needs �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Monday, December 29.1980 — Page 3 Nashville News continued- SS.s; SSs; . 'S Sfo < LiJS. L*iJS > b' S w w ss isst*s siss iw 2 “111 v > 2" t£atasi ?JW Ji !!’W8t(|C 8£t(|C! £?£ “Hike ।11181 th th v> £ pS«i !'Mt £cisb p ^S«!]i:- FSS 1?artt . d™™?? ii w? t2l d ™®K, (Ini smibe S11^ !**" ■*Ga’--tthearingj *,,JqIqflBakn(u f«fl®lWJl *Isf -a-J. Jnd. T the.. diiSwg*••^ K* a wne theeirw Mrs. Larry Snow of South Bend, Indiana; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snow and youngsters of Hastings; and Randy Snow, local. On Christmas Day, the family gathered for dinner at the home of the Robert Snows in Hastings. Later in the day, after Larry and his wife had departed for Indiana, the Snow family all called on Christina and Sylvester Van Hom of Nashville. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nashville accompanied Mrs. Irene Gaskill of rural Hastings to Charlotte on Sunday for a pre-Christmas visit with their friends, Mrs. Flora Satterlee. The ladies all had lunch at Jim’s Place then spent the afternoon at the Satterlee home. En route home, Eliza and Irene called on Mr. and Mrs. Don Shepard of Lacey Lake Road. On Christmas Day, Mrs. Emery accompanied her son and family, the Wesley Emerys of Hastings, to Grand Ledge for dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Downing. In the latest round of zany penalties meted out in a December Sunday School attendance contest at the Nashville Baptist Church, four members and the leader of the Senior High Dept, chug-a-lugged raw eggs on December 21. The seniors paid the price because their attendance that day was topped by the Junior Dept., which had 16 over average in PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS* DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds is a mi book aM a» DARRELL HAMILTON RL 3, NASHVILLE PH. 8529691 t, 'Stall is Beautiful', s is on quality of lifeitity of laterial posse All possessions reqnin ince, caretaking. Ofta sessions om ns ■ they o ioch of our tiie and ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the eve. before. Perhaps a siller ray an bring us closer to Jew Year. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public invited to attend. DAN'S WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and.models. FREEWATER TESTI! Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dani! Sunday School. The seniors had only four over average attendance in class that day day. Paying the penalty by swallowing the raw eggs were Ass’t. Pastor Don Roscoe, class leader, and four of his group: Jim Friddle, Tom Du Pree. Scott Dotson and Scott Sears, the previous Sunday, the juniors were losers; In addition to Slave-for-a-Day duty, they performed a foot-kissing ritual. Kissing feet on behalf of the Junior Dept, were Truda Woodbury, Amy Williams, Renee Terpening, Shannon Childs, and leader Steven Knight. The conclusion of the contest, set for December 28, will see the leader of the losing team for the month accept the ultimate penalty of swallowing a live goldfish. Meanwhile, the winners will gain six months control of Teen Room, the a recreational activities center at the church. While the leaders are doing the goldfish bit Sunday, the youngsters are set to lather the losers with shaving cream. Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Suntken were their son and family: Mr: and Mrs. David Jeffery Suntken, and Douglas of Sunfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Zachery Ferris of Portland. The Decker and Elliston families enjoyed a Sunday pre-Christmas potluck dinner gathering at the United Methodist Church Community House in Nash­ ville. There was a large turnout for the event, but one who was unable to attend was Mrs. Robert (Ardeen) Decker of rural Nashville. She was confined to Pennock Hospital for 11 days, returning home just two days before Christmas. Ard and Iza Decker of Nashville were Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Elliston and family, local. Friday evening, the Ard Deckers were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Decker of Thornapple Lake Road. Mrs. Thelma Stewart of rural Nashville enjoyed a Christmas Day family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brumm and children of rural Charlotte. Also present for the occasion from Nashville were Dave and Brinda Hawkins and daughters, Richard and Nancy Byrd and daughters; and Bernard and Donna Garvey and children. Christmas guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vico Spidel of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. William Carroll and daughter, Dawn, of Battle Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Spidel of Barryville; and Sharon Carpenter of Nashville. Mrs. Ruby Ball of Nash­ ville spent Christmas Day with her daughter and family, Mrs; Sandra Hunt and children of Holt. PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Vermontville has filed the 1979-80 Survey of Local Government Finance report. This report is available for inspection at the Village Office, located at 176 South Main St., Vermont­ ville, Michigan, Tuesday through Thurs­ day; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. NATALIE GAEDERT, Clerk VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE Christmas dinner guests of Mrs. Judy Loy and children of Thornapple Lake Road were Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Gray of Nashville; Mrs. Elva Goodson of the Barry County Medical Care Facility; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gray and family of Barryville; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Goodson of Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Goodson of Charlton Park Road; and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Belson, local. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tobias of Nashville entertained for Christmas dinner Mrs. Leora Smith of Hastings; Fred Smith of the Barry County Medical Care Facility; Mrs. Clarie Tobias and Gertrude, of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams and family of Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Adams of Ten­ nessee; and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Biddle of Hastings. Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tobias and children enjoyed an outing at the Roaring Twenties restaurant in Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. David Murphy of Nashville hosted a family gathering and dinner on Christmas Day. Present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Murphy and Kathryn of Grand Ledge; Les Murphy and Cina Murphy, both of East Lansing; Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Studt of Woodland; Mr. and Mrs. Herb Rickoff of Ann Arbor; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Haddix and Matthew, and Miss Brenda Studt, all of Kalamazoo; Miss Dana Studt of Athens, Ohio; and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hinckley, local. A caller later in the day was Nancy Smith of Nashville. Local reporter appears on TV show Local news reporter Susan Hinckley found herself in the news herself last week. Mrs. Hinckley who is the Nashville correspondent for the Maple Valley News appeared on Channel 8 last week in a segment of Dick Evans' "On The Michigan Road" series. In the photo, Mrs. Hinckley is shown as she was being interviewed by Evans during the taping of the segment by cameraman George Marczewski. For the program, Evans and Mrs. Hinckley discussed the early Nashville News and its spunky first editor-publisher. Orno Strong. Strong was a fiery 19-year old of slight stature when he arrived in Nashville in 1873 and founded the paper, a forerunner of the Maple Valley News, now in its 107th year of publication. Mrs. Hinckley has done extensive research of stories that were published in the early Nashville News for her own "Memories of the Past" feature which appears weekly in the Maple Valley News. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) Saving energy with appliances by Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist Want to save money while you cook? That’s easy, ac­ cording to Eaton Extension Home Economist, Ann Ross. Just remember all those nifty small appliances you have tucked away in the cupboards. Your kitchen range probably uses the most amount of energy possible. So whenever you can use a small appliance instead, you could be saving money. A microwave oven uses less energy than the range. Next in line is a crockpot which can cook a full meal for a few cents. If you plan to fry — your electric fry pan uses less than a top burner on the range. Water heated for coffee in an electric coffee pot saves overheating it on top of the range. There are ways to decrease kitchen energy use. How-many can you and your family invent? You can save on the energy used even in your range oven. Fill it up when you use it— cook many foods at once. Also potatoes baked on 'aluminum spikes are ready in shorter time. And remember your oven bakes long after it is turned off. Plan to shut it off about 15 minutes before most foods are ready. Just don’t open the door for too many “peeks”. A pressure cooker is an energy saver. If you have one standing idle, begin putting it to everyday use! 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In fact, the life of the early Nashville merchant was so exciting that some who now remember him believe he should have chronicled his exploits in a book. The Nashville News captured a few Baker episodes over the years, as' seen in this December 1902 example: “Fred G. Baker returned yesterday from Chicago, mighty glad to be safely back home. He stayed over the weekend in the Lincoln Hotel, scene of the disastrous Monday morning fire, and was one of those who escaped only by jum­ ping from a third floor window into a fireman’s net.” A year later, Fred’s itchy feet had taken him south of the border. “Fred G. Baker, who is vacationing in Mexico, sends the News an excellent description of a bullfight in Juarez,” noted the local press. Baker was a multi-faceted man who could parlay a handful of pencils into a full­ blown retail business selling all sorts of merchandise. But money was a commodity to be spent and enjoyed in Baker’s world, and his profits were short-lived. “He could have been the richest man in town, if he could have stayed aWay from the horse tracks,” observes Vern Staup of Nashville, who worked for Baker as a 16-year-old store hand. At that time, about 1920, the erstwhile merchant­ adventurer had two local enterprises: a grocery located in the Buston Building (now Nashville Flowers & Jewelry! and a general merchandise store in the Hurd Block (now Johnson’s Furniture). Baker’s frequent trips to the Windy City helped him stock his local stores with bargains purchased sight­ unseen at unclaimed freight and bankruptcy auctions and fire sales there. “He wouldn’t know what he’d bought until he got home,” remembers Staup. “The merchandise from Chicago came in wooden boxes four to five feet high and about as wide. They were shipped to Nashville by rail and hauled by dray to the store.” One of Staup’s duties was helping unpack the huge crates, always an exciting experience. One incident, in particular, stands out in Staup’s memory. He was alone in a semi-darkened backroom at the store, prying open a recently delivered crate. “I reached in and thought I had hold of the hand of a corpse,” says Staup. “It made my hair stand on end.” Quickly running to turn on the lights, Staup discovered upon closer inspection that one of Baker’s mystery purchases was an artificial arm with hand attached. Another delightful Best Wishes for the New Year... appreciate your business... BEN, JOHN, AND FRANK K HOMETOWN ' If YOUR FULL SERVICE LUMBER YARD DEyVERING-PLANNING-ESTlMATniG-SAVIIIG g Call and Compare...852-0882 Nashville -1 block East on the tracks memory Staup has of those times is when he and Baker opened several dozen un­ claimed suitcases the merchant had bought at a railway express auction. Among the treasures were a gold watch and a wide western-belt, which Baker gave to his young helper. Several consecutive shipments of exquisite Haviland china to Baker’s store brought Nashville’s elite to his doorstep. “He had bought the china cheap because it had gotten wet blue tissue paper stuck to it,” recalls Staup. “I can still see it now.” Wooden barrel upon wooden barrel of dishes arrived at Baker’s place. “Most of the upper crust in town had a set of Haviland,” recollected Staup. “They’d be there as soon as another shipment came in. We had to lock the door to get the barrels unpacked.” All ofthe same pattern, the china was acquired by Baker for abbut 15 cents a piece, Staup recalls, and sold for about 20 cents each. Baker’s business savvy was to buy cheaply and pass the savings on to his customers. Time and time again, Baker’s stores failed, but that never deterred him from making a comeback. ‘‘Proceedings in bankruptcy have been started against Fred G. Baker,” noted the News in early February 1901. A month later, he headed west along with Ira Baker and Leon Moore to “seek their fortunes.” Within six months, Fred was back in business in Nashville, as evidenced by this mid-September 1901 News announcement: “Fred Baker has returned from Chicago with a large stock of merchandise, which he will display and sell in the store room of the Union House.” (1980 note: This was an early hotel located in what now is Central Park.) The next year; Baker bought out the grocery and crockery stock of a Main Street merchant named Wells and added it to his already - existing fruit stand operation. “Fred operated in just about every location on Main Street, at one time or another,” says Staup. In 1903, the adventurous merchant continued to ex­ pand his Nashville enterprise and also owned a store in Grand Rapids. “Fred Baker of the Baker Mercantile Co. has added meats to his diversified line of merchandise, installing a meat case and cooler and making connections to buy from Swift & Co. of Chicago,” noted the News in­ April. By December, the local paper had a notice of another sort to print: “Fred Baker is busted again. His two stores here and his place of. There was scarcely a location up and down Nashville's Main Street where Fred Baker had not done business. The oft-bankrupt merchant always bounced back in q new setting, offering diversified bargains purchased at Chicago auctions. Starting at least years before this 1906 scene. Baker continued his Nashville enterprise into the early 1940's. business in Grand Rapids have been closed by creditors and merchandise will be sold at sheriffs sale to satisfy in part the many creditors.” Less than three years later, Fred was again making ' local news by opening for business on Main Street. “He calls his place The Exchange and will handle about everything, par­ ticularly second hand goods,” advised the News in February 1906. In April, Baker initiated a bicycle rental service at his store with “six fine new wheels available for char­ tering at 10 cents per hour.” By August, he had relocated in another building after a buying spree in Chicago. Those purchasing excursions have a special place in the memory of Fay Hummel of Hastings. As a young lad growing up in Nashville, he was one of several local boys who often shared Baker’s adventures as his guests. The trips to Chicago were by train, and Fred never took the boys to the racetrack. “I remember that he> left me at the railroad station (in Chicago) with a couple of dollars to spend,” recalls Hummel. “When he returned he had such a big roll of bills he couldn’t get both hands around it.” The next day, Fred treated his young guest to a tour of the Field Museum and an outing at White City Amusement Park, where they rode the roller coaster and other exciting rides. “He showed the kids a good time when he had the money,” says Hummel. But Baker didn’t always come back from the track with money. “He didn’t have much luck in later years,” recalls Hummel. “He would go busted. Then he’d start buying scrap rags, rubber and metals to accumulate enough money to open another store.” Fred never married and his only close relatives were two aunts who lived on the northwest corner of the Queen and Maple Streets intersection. Baker often slept on a cot in the back room of his stores and took his meals at local restaurants. From his aunts, Baker had inherited two diamond rings that stand out in Vern Staup’s memory. The jewelry was repeatedly pawned when Fred was down and out. Staup recalls one such occasion. His Fred G. Baker led an adventurous life. Along the way, he opened new horizons for many young Nashville lads. Baker died in 1945 at age 79. employer had gone to Chicago by train but arrived home on a newly acquired motorcycle. “He ran it all the way to Nashville in second (gear),” says Staup. “He claimed it went too fast in first.” Shortly thereafter, Fred hot a hankering to go east to the racetracks in the Maryland area, proposing to make the long journey on his new motorcycle. He asked Vern to accompany him. “We got as far as Blissfield, about 110 miles from Nashville,” remem­ bers Staup. “The going was so rough, we had walked nearly as much as we rode. So I caught a train back home.” Fred, however, continued to Maryland where he subsequently lost the cycle to gambling, then wired home for Vern to send the diamond rings. Staup wasn’t in on a similar trip to California, but he recollects hearing tales of it. A local lad named Cordy Bailey accompanied Fred on the train trip west, where Baker lost most of his money. With the little cash he had left, he acquired a horse and wagon and the two headed for Michigan. “On the way home, the horse wore out,” says Staup. “So they turned it loose and thumbed their way back to Nashville.” Hopping rails hobo-style is often credited to Baker by many who remember him, but Hummel claims he always rode first class on the Chicago trips. Though declining gradually, Fred’s Nashville enterprise remained in operation into the early 1940’s. He was then in his mid-70’s. When Baker died in November 1945, Vern Staup served as a pallbearer. “He was pretty down and out before his death,” recalls Stayp. “He didn’t have anything and was in ill health.” Still, many happy Nash­ ville memories are evoked by the name Fred Baker. Though poor at his death, his legacy may be richer than known. Such things cannot always be measured in dollars. Baker was born in New York in 1867 and came to Nashville in 1883. Nashville VFW Auxiliary 8260 Penny Supper SATURDAY, JANUARY 3rd STUFFED PORK CHOPS « ROAST BEEF Serving... 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Chairperson ... ALBERT LEWIS �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Monday. December 29. 1980 — Page 5 4-H drama club plans field trip by. Connie Green, 4-H Program Assistant Present and prospective members of the 4-H Drama Club will have the op­ portunity to attend the auditions for Street Car Named Desire, on Thursday, January 7, in ‘Seventh Heaven’ of the Junior High School, at' 7 p.m. The play will be put on by Civic Theatre. Current members and anyone interested in joining the group is welcome to attend. Those going should meet at the Cooperative Extension Office at 6:45 p.m. In addition, the club will continue to meet each Wednesday, beginning again on January 7, from 4-5 p.m. at the Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. New members are needed to work on skits to be performed at the 4-H Pancake Supper in March. Anyone interested may call Ann Harris (543­ 2613), or the Extension Of­ fice (543-2310). A gift for the Library — ™ tews lot iJtafe idtolMofojiH, i pe Io tasiiinpiiiii' ifoiMl tehll(r.ta taactpred “OottenjbBt emittf bonemnflf,'qil Me ii "Sotbeysraditii ajsSa^. taWtanjk aitiolasl Writ" Eof^niibke fe, W otaaaftedlobi gpysttO nay ibi wtoi I il ibt but BibmI d» ropsiojto ilnjiitoWito neyoohs ftasted Uitap^ fiiiji W* * enterprise fl** fir as dd miles IojpUeraitB iooe >w*t* k^*11 ykini. raieoa piof® I taW IjUiBew^1 nW's d tdjofflalffi strode. in too 51 ns F'* J 0t icjdelo tali' al bone S4*i djaBOod S4i jll 00* Ml*1!* c.i*ia*,M,- Ml*1!* i*' fe; J ! * *j> Ml* ito* lle^ A tiffany style hanging lamp in shades of amber, green and blue is the latest addition to the Friends' Rare Book Room at Putnam Public Library in Nashville. Handcrafted by Maurice Purchis of Nashville, the fixture recently was installed by the local DPW staff. It is a gift from the local Friends of the Library, one of the various renovation projects which will convert a small second-floor room into a display area and reading room for the library’s rare book collection. Wallpapering and carpeting are completed; glass-fronted bookcases and furniture are soon to be added. Admiring the new light Tuesday are Mary Hay, left, treasurer of the FOL, and Joy Peake, president. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Vermontville news Our condolence to Floyd Allen Hyde, 24, of 675 S. Main family, his mother, Elizabeth Hyde and brothers, Richard Smith, Ray Hyde of Vermontville, and sisters, Sandra Horn of Lansing and Rebecca Franks of Vermontville. Jack and Mary Darling of Burt, Michigan were to their aunt and uncles, Margie and Henry Joppie, Sunday, Dec. 13, coming for the funeral of Marg's grandmother Mrs. Elba (Vera) Ackley, 90, on Monday, Dec. 14 from the Pickens-Kodps Funeral Chapel of-Lake Odessa, burial in Lakeside Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Elba, and sons, Dayton of Charlotte, Ken­ neth of Woodland and Vern of Lake Odessa. One son, Harry, preceded her in death. Mr. and Mrs. Richard and son of W. Main and Dick sister’s Mr. and Mrs. Greg Bowers and sons of N. Main with grandmother Mrs. Smith of Grand Ledge; Doug and Sue Shaw and family; Mike and Sandra Byrd were to their parents Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Shaw of Grand Ledge on Sunday, Dec. 7 for their anniversary and the birthday of Dick and Greg. On Sunday, Dec. 14 this group met at Mike and Sandra Byrd’s for a Christmas dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Harag of Charlotte visited her father the Henry Joppie. We are glad to report that our sick people are im­ proving. Mrs. Mina Barnes is sitting up, Mrs. Ethel Gaut back to Jarvis Acres, Mrs. Mildred Pape is walking, Tony Joostberns will have the cast from his right hand removed Monday. Floyd Amspacher goes to the table to eat, and also George Firs ter. Visitors of Keith and Isabell Seitz were Ray and Grace Gutchse last Wed­ nesday. We are sorry the death of Elene Hickey of Lansing of Class of 1920, funeral is Phone 945-9554 for ACTION WANT-ADS! Tuesday morning in Lan­ sing. Her brother Joe and family of Florissant, Mo. is driving here. Joe was the Class of 1923. Members of the Class of 1920 will go from here. Elene taught school, one was the Hagar school. Mrs. Lois Davis is at home and her visitors were Forest Henny of Lake Odessa Friday afternoon, on Thursday were Mrs. Alice Van Blarcom; Mrs. J.R. Childs of Lake Odessa and Mrs. Frances Henion of Hastings. December 14th Mrs. Nellie Mahar visited her daughter Magealen Joppie for a birth­ day dinner for Joe Walter Jr. and Carol. Those present were Joe and Ruth Mahar from Lansing, and Mrs. Joppie’s children. Charles and Louisa Viele of Round Lake Road host 48 members of the Leonard Joppie family of Sunfield last Sunday. A pre-Christmas dinner at Mrs. Leta Nagle Wednesday were Kate and Lloyd Bar­ tholomew. Lloyd has to work on Christmas. Virginia and Bill Cox from Houston, Texas, stopped Dec. 19 to say that they were with Cindy and Joe Heather Grant and cousin Diana Kunce, who was coming from Texas to spend Christmas with her grand­ mother, Mrs. Karl (Mabelle) Shepard of Battle Creek. Had a good safe trip from Texas, at their Aunt Esther Shepard. CARD OF THANKS I wish to take this op­ portunity to thank everyone who remembered me with gifts, flowers and visits while in the hospital and for all the good food brought in after I came home. All the visitor?, our minister and my family and husband, who all were so loyal in. coming to the hospital. It’s these things one never forgets. Isabelle Seitz ALIEN REGISTRATION Governor Milliken has declared January, 1981, as Alien Address Report Month. Though aliens are required under a 1952 federal law to report his or her address during January’ each year, many do not. Aliens must register at any Post Office or Im­ migration and Naturalization Service even if they have not moved within the past year. NUCLEAR POWER - Governor Milliken has announced that emergency preparedness plans for all three of Michigan’s operating nuclear power plants have been tested and approved. Michigan was the second state in the nation to prove its ability to respond to a nuclear power plant accident last June when the Consumers Power Company Big Rock Point near Charlevoix was tested. DRUNK DRIVERS - The Legislature has approved a major overhaul of the state’s drunk driving statute for the first time since the law went into effect 31 years ago. The legislation will clarify language in laws related to drunk driving, stiffen penalties for offenders, broaden enforcement officers’ authority to make warrantless arrests at the scene of a traffic accident and allow a new form of evidence to be used in court to help juries determine whether a person was operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The Governor is expected to sign the bills soon. PARENTS’ RIGHTS - Stepparents will have a greater opportunity to adopt their spouse’s child if it can be proven that the other parent has shown little interest in the child’s welfare for at least two years, under a bill recently approved by the Legislature. The bill will allow probate judges to terminate all rights of parents not living with the child if they have failed for two years to provide regular or sub­ stantial support for the child, arid have failed to com­ municate with the child over that time. LAND ACQUISITION - Trustees of the Michigan Land Trust Fund Board have tentatively approved a list of 21 recreational land acquisition projects to be purchased by the state with royalties from oil and gas wells on state-owned land. Formal approval of the list is expected January 6, when the Board meets to forward their recommendations to the Legislature. POPPI MG GOOD BUYS Faberge Organic Shampoo Conditioner, or Cream Rinse 15 oz. Coricidin D 24‘s Afrin T?ll S1p5 rmal-y S ■$-|39 «Co Halls Cough Drops Oxy -10 Dexatrim Strength 63* 20’s $229 a Rol7a 58ids Geritol Tablets COUPON COLOR (2? PRINT FILM DEVELOPING & PRINTING (C-41 process only) $1.97 $3.47 12 exposure roll 24 exposure roll 36 exposure roll COUPON J Limit 1 roll with this coupon. Offer expires 1-6-81 MUST ACCOMPANY FILM!! ® MICE raiMMI HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday (FORMERLY SIMON PHARMACY) 207 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 �7 Thank you for your past support. Happy M Mace Pharmacy 207 N. Main St., Nashville Kelley’s Variety 115-117 N. Main St., Nashville Eaton Federal Savings & Loan Assn. 109 S. Main Stw Nashville Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main, Vermontville Stanton Real Estate 144 S. Main, Vermontville Jack’s Standard Service 209 S. Main, Vermontville Wheeler Marine Service 728 Durkee, Nashville Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville South End Food and Beverage 637 S. Main St., Nashville SNB Bank and Trust 203 N. Main St., Nashville Johnson’s Furniture 112 Main St., Nashville Thornapple General Store 201 N. Main St., Nashville Little Country Store 119 N. Main St., Nashville It’s ourfond hope shines with peace an^ Have a very safe an ^ been a pleasui,. �Th* Map I* Vallay News. Nashville Monday. D*c*mb*r 29, Holidays We’ll continue to serve you best in 1981, Larry’s Fargo 106 S. Main St., Nashville Nashville Auto & Farm Supply 209 N. Main St., Nashville Maple Valley Implement, Inc. 737 Sherman, Nashville Village Inn Cafe 113 N. Main, Nashville Wolever’s Real Estate 126 S. Main St., Nashville Maple Leaf Florist 311 N. Main St., Nashville Rod’s Maple Leaf 188 S. Main St., Vermontville Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods, Inc. 105 N. Main St., Nashville Al’s Carry Out Vermontville Hecker Insurance 225 N. Main St., Nashville Nancy’s Beauty Shop iat this holiday season ,d lovefor all mankind. , $d happy holiday. It’s m serving you! J 157 S. Main St., Vermontville Mirrors Image 111 N. Main St., Nashville Carl’s Market 999 Reed, Nashville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Monday, December 29, 1980 — Page 8 EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Dairy'Outlook'for 1981 by John Baer, Extension Agricultural Agent Two important issues loom large in the 1981 dairy pic­ ture: the milk supply situation and the dairy price support program, part of the overall agricultural act. According to Glynn Mc­ Bride, Michigan State University agricultural economist, getting a handle on these two areas will make the dairy outlook for 1981 and beyond much clearer. “Increases in milk For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES production over a year earlier started in early 1979 and have continued through 1980,” McBride says. He notes that, on July 1, the number of milk cows on farms was up 1 percent and replacement heifers were up 7 percent over the year before. The feed situation and milk prices were both favorable to the dairy in­ dustry. However, while milk production was rising, the demand for milk and other dairy products was decreasing as a result of a weakened economy and lower prices for pork and poultry, which were vfuto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 7264580 milk. The current feed situation is less favorable than last year’s and will limit gains in milk output per cow. However, replacement heifers are in great supply and the herd size is in­ creasing, so overall milk production in 1981 will be possibly 1 to 3 percent higher than 1980 levels. Prices will continue to reflectthe support level at 80 percent of parity at least through September 1981. “The most likely out­ come,” McBride says, “is for slightly more milk to be produced in 1981 than in 1980 and for prices to continue strong for most bf the year.” Agriculture policy outlook for '81 by John Baer, Extension Agricultural Agent TRUMBLE AGENCY probably substituted for dairy products. An oversupply of milk was inevitable. Price increases slackened and the market price lagged behind the support level. The Commodity Credit Corp, bought up the excess butter, cheese and nonfat milk powder. The ' present dairy legislation and amendments to it expire in September, and dairy legislation next year is uncertain. It is ex­ pected, however, that the price to be effective April 1, 1981, will be 6 to 9 percent above the present level of $12.80 per hundredweight of When the Reagan ad­ ministration moves into Washington, there may be some changes in the Food and Agricultural Act of 1981. Major changes, however, are not expected. Some current activities will help shape, if not dic­ tate, future agricultural production patterns. Ronald Cotterill, Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service agricultural economist, believes that federal com­ modity price support and acreage control initiatives will be mothballed. For the second straight year, wheat producers will not be asked to set aside EWING WELL DRILLING acreage. The loan rate for what placed under ninemonth contracts is currently $3 per bushel, up from $2.35 per bushel last year. Congress recently passed, and President Carter is expected to sign, a bill providing a $3.30 per bushel loan rate for 1980 or 1981 wheat placed in the thi*eeyear, farmer-owned reserve. Release and call levels for new placements are $4.20 per bushel and $5.25 per bushel, respectively. The target price for wheat will be at least $3.81 per bushel, but prices are not likely to drop below this level during the coming year. Therefore, no deficiency payments are likely. For corn, the cutlook is similar. There will be ho set­ aside for feed grains in 1981. The laon rate for corn placed under nine-month contracts is currently $2.35 per bushel. The recent legislation will increase the loan rate to $2.40 per bushel for 1980 and 1981 corn placed in the threeyear, farmer owned reserve. Release and call levels for new placements, are $2.81 per bushel and $3.26 per bushel. The soybean loan rate was recently raised to $5.02 per bushel. Other far-reaching policy development during 1980 include the passage of a comprehensive federal crop insurance program and increases in the secretary of agriculture’s discretionary authority over release and call levels in the farmerowned grain reserves-. The secretary also has authority to create “trade suspension or alcohol processor grain reserves” in the event of new embargoes on U.S. grain exports. Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE... RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Meeting to feature equestrian exchange slide program meeting. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall Dick Ewing - Owner on the Charlotte Judy Williamson from Fairgrounds. The horse and 726-0088 Ithaca will present a slide pony judge for the 1981 Eaton WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE program on the first 4-H County 4-H fair will also be EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI International Equestrian selected at this meeting. 4-H Exchange trip att the 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN horse project members, January 8 4-H Horse leaders and parents are STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 Developmental Committee invited to attend the special program. Active Eaton County 4H’ers between 15-19 years of Coupon | Coupon age are eligible to apply for the 1981 exchange trip to (Mens & 0 England. Applicants must be able to ride Hunt Seat or i Dressage. According to OFF Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent, “The 4-H’er will live All vest in stock. Sweaters *10.00 or more cost with an English host family Expires January 3, 19 in the Maidstone, England Expires January 3, 1981 I area from July 18 to Augustt 8 s and share in riding and horse Coupon Coupon f0 related- activities. In 1982, the Michigan 4-H’er will host i the English club member”. Ari "application form and ■•£0! Special Rack more information is ! available from the Eaton ft County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. I Expires January 3,1981 Deadline to apply is Expires January 3, 1981 February 23, 1981. Mens Sweaters I * 900 j A 250off j । Ladies Tops All Boots In Stock 250 OFF <o3o o OFF I o ORDER your BAKERY NEEDS now for your New Years Party. o £ HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sundays from > If you are an UNEMPLOYED Barry County resident and want a job or training... apply for current openings in . . . JOBS: • Clerical .• Custodial • Aides • Grounds • Laborers, etc. and some skilled trades. TRAINING: • Welding • Clerical • Library Aides • Work Experience, ... on the job training and more Apply at... MID-COUNTIES Employment & Training Consortium 305 S. Church St., Hastings Corner ofChurch and Center Street MUST BE CETA ELIGIBLE I! An Equal Opportunity Employer by Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent LadiesVest | Monday. January 5 - 7 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Tuesday, January 6 - Registration and $1 for bulletins due at Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte for “How To Refinish Furniture” demonstration, to be held January 13,9­ 11:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Wednesday, January 7-4-5 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Wednesday, January 7-7 p.m. Small Animal Association meeting, for all 4-H Poultry, Rabbit and Goat members and leaders. Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Thursday, January 8-8 p.m. Income Tax Meeting for Farmers, Vo-ag Room, Charlotte High School. Open to public. Thursday, January 8-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee meeting with slide - tape presentation by Judy Williamson. Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Monday, January 12 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Tuesday, January 13 - 9 - 11:30 a.m. “How To Refinish Furniture” demonstration, First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Taught by Dorothy Bildner, Hillsdale County Extension Home Economist. $1 registration fee due at the Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte by January 6. Class is open to public. Wednesday, January 14 -7:30 p.m. Meeting to complete 4-H Tel-Award Forms, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, .Charlotte. Wednesday, January 14 - 4-5 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Ex­ tension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Friday, January 16 - 9:30 - 3 p.m. Dairy Seminar for Farm and Non-Farm women, Holiday Inn, Jackson. Call Ex­ tension office for more information, 543-2310. Your Friendly Spartan Store! SUPER MARKETS ST STREET... in NASHVILLE I 1 ! Bushre Plumbing • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR • INSTALLATION • REMODELING •NEW CONSTRUCTION • SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Cali... 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Forrest St.,-as long-as she Industries, Charlotte This year the Maple Valley quarts per acre of Aatrex, Council met in regular Wawiernia to check labor and her child reside at this $1260.00. Thursday, Future Farmers Association and costs with Trowbridge, if not address. All ayes. Motion pints per acre of session, Motion by Fox, supported conducted a successful Paraquat, and Vi pint per November 13, 1980 at 7:30 included in quote of $65.37, carried. by Aldrich to accept bid of experiment which produced acre of Banvel were applied. p.m. in the public library. Wawiernia to install. Blane White will be Johnson Iron Industries for a record yield for that field On the regular tillage plot, PRESENT: Aldrich, Fox, Motion by Trumble, allowed to keep 25 chickens $1260.00. All ayes. Motion was 110.6 dry bushels of two quarts per acre of Hale, Trumble. -supported by Hale to pur- at 227 East Main St. He carried. Clerk to notify shelled- corn per acre. Aatrex and one-third pints ABSENT: Lewis, chase'hydraulic-floor jack. qualifies under the grand­ same. The land laboratory is per acre of Dual were Wineman. All ayes. Motion carried. father clause of Ordinance In the absence of Coun­ located west of the Maple sprayed. President Mason called Motion by Hale, supported 23. cilwoman Wineman, the Valley Jr. - Sr. High School This year all the seed corn the' meeting to order at 7:30 by Fox to purchase heater Clerk read letter from tiie Clerk read, her notes con­ and runs parallel to. Nash­ was doanted, through the p.m., immediately turning it for'use at Transfer Station. Maple Valley FFA program cerning the progress of the ville Highway. Renk Co., by Bill Fox of over to Larry Fleis and Dr. desiring to assist the Village Vermontville’ Police The FFA plants the Citizens Elevator in Ver­ J. Sutherland, Consulting All ayes. Motion carried. in a beautification project. Department. Minutes of the October 9th. acreage each year, but montville. Engineers from Williams & Motion to adjourn by Hale, rotates different crops an­ Yield check results were Works, of Grand Rapids. meeting were read. Motion President Mason turned the matter over to the Parks supported by Trumble. to accept as read by Hale, nually. In 1977, the last time taken for the purposes of Committee, Trumble, Chr. Meeting adjourned 12 corn was planted there, the comparison - and were as They presented the 1979 supported by Fox. All ayes. Truck bids were opened: midnight. yield was 75 bushels to the follows: The Renk RK66E National Science Foundation Motion carried. Harolct Stewart, Charlotte Treasurer’s report read. Bill L. Mason, President acre. no-till plot tested 24 percent film entitled “Wetlands, Our Partner in Motion to accept by Fox, $175.00, Sidney Green, NashThis year, the FFA planted moisture and yielded 97.6 Natural Natalie Gaedert, Clerk Wastewater Management” supported by Hale. All-ayes. four-acres of no-till corn and bushels per acre. three acres of regular tillage The Renk RK66E regular and a slide presentation Motion carried. corn on their plot of ground. tillage plot tested 24 percent featuring the Village’s Treasurer Marsh BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE In the fall of 1979, the moisture and produced 92.6 wastewater treatment discussed $9.00 NS check sandy loam ground was bushels per acre. system, one of three in the handling charge, suggesting planted to rye as a cover The - Renk R146 regular State of Michigan. An aerial a $5.00 charge be made at crop to control soil erosion tillage plot tested 27 percent view of the system was Village level by action of and as green manure. moisture content and yielded presented to the Village. Council. January 1 - Happy New Year. Before planting, the no-till 84 bushels per acre. Fred McLaughlin, former Motion by Hale, supported January 2 r Extension Office closed. was sprayed with Paraquat In the final analysis, after Village resident, by Aldrich to charge $5.00 January 3 - 4-H Daily Banquet, noon, Community Building, to kill the rye. The dead rye the grain was weighed and representing the Citizens penalty for handling NS fund Hastings. then served as a soil and dried, a total of 774.6 dry Concerned with 1-69, spoke to check. All ayes. Motion January 8 - 20th Annual Michigan Maple Syrup Producers moisture holding mulch. The bushels were harvested, the Council of the Public meeting, 9a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Kettunen Center, Tustin. regular till plot was plowed resulting in a record yield of Hearing being held by the carried. Sign to be posted in Village Office. January 6, 13, 20 - Regional Swine Shortcourse, Lawrence. and disked by Mr. Bill 110.6 dry bushels of shelled U.S. Dept, of Transportation Bills were read. Motion by January 7 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee corn per acre from that field. Semrau prior to planting. On May 22 of this year, Bill The Maple - Valley FFA November 24, 1980 at 2 p.m. Fox, supported by Hale to meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Fox planted both plots. The wishes to extend a special and 7 p.m. in the auditorium pay bills from the proper January 8 - Fair Board meeting with John O’Bryant, of the Charlotte High School. funds., All ayes. Motion rows were 38 inches apart thanks to Paid Saddler for Michigan Department of Agriculture, 8 p.m., Extension and the rate was 20,800 furnishing a tractor for The hearing will consider the carried. Office, Hastings. All 4-H Fair Superintendents and in­ Motion by Hale, supported kernals per acre. A no-till seeding the rye; to Bill effects of the selected route terested public invited to attend. and'of the alternative routes. by Trumble that the tarp planter was used on the Semrau for plowing and January 12 - 4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension Office Aldrich; Chr. of the purchased to cover the disking the regular tillage entire field. . Conference Room, Hastings. At planting time, the plof; to Bill Fox for the corn Maintenance hiring com­ dumpster be paid for en­ January 12 - Agricultural Marketing Outlook and Alter­ fertilizer used was 6-24-24 at he donated and for planting mittee, reported the com­ tirely by the Village, instead natives, Dr. John (Jake) Ferris, POD classrooms, it; to LeRoy Bursley for 160 pounds per acre. Also, 28 mittee had reviewed the of billing 50 percent to Lakewood High School, 8 p.m. percent nitrogen at 318 harvesting the corn; and to applications and (resented Township. All ayes. Motion January 9,16, 23 and 30 - Dairy Breeding Shortcourse, 10:30 pounds per acre was sprayed the Chevron Chemical Co. two names to be considered, carried. a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, Charlotte. on with weed control for donating the Paraquat. Michael Prescott and Monte Motion by Fox, supported January 13 - Farmers Income Tax meeting, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 Thanks also go to mem-. O’Dell. Voting was done by by Hale to allow Mr. and chemicals. p.m., Community Building, Hastings. Weeds were well- bers of the FFA who helped ballot. Monte O’Dell was Mrs. Roger Balcom, 458 Elm January 17 - MMPA Annual meeting and dinner (Barry controlled with the or brought in equipment: hired. St. to keep one pony as they Eaton Local), Noon, Charlotte. following: on the no-till, 1VL Tim Joppie, Ernie Wright, Motion by Aldrich, sup­ have sufficient housing and January 19 - “Planning Your Estate”, Dr. Myron (Mike) pints per acre of Dual, two John Mater, Tim Tobias, and ported by Hale that Monte acreage. All ayes. Motion Kelsey, POD classrooms, Lakewood High School, 8 p.m. Scott Halsey. O’Dell be hired at the carried. January 20 - MABC Annual meeting and banquet, noon, starting wage of $5.50 per Motion by Fox, supported Coats Grove Church. hour, with wage review in 90 by Hale to allow Mrs. Denise January 22 - Central Michigan Bean pay, Community days. 3 ayes, 1 nay. Motion Alacor to keep one milking Building, Lake Odessa, 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. carried. Hale requested roll call vote. Aldrich - aye, Fox nay, Hale - aye, Lewis By John Baer, Extension Ag. them focus their concerns in absent, Trumble nay, Agent the right areas. For Wineman - absent. Tie vote. A common-sense seminar example, more than 50,000 President Mason broke tie on “Chemicals In Our En­ chemicals have been in­ with aye vote. Motion vironment” leades the list of troduced into U.S. com­ carried. noncredit Evening College merce over the past 20 years. President Mason apclasses at Michigan State But that doesn’t mean we’re pointed annual wage comUniversity beginning threatened by all of them. mittee: Aldrich, Chr., Many are broken down in the Trumble, Wineman. Com­ January 12. “This is a chance for the soil or by sunlight.” mittee to report at The seminar’s topics and December meeting. . public to share some of the scientist’s knowledge,” says speakers include: “What’s Donations were made to Dr. Jerry Hook, director of Happening to Chemicals?’ A the Clerk for the purchase of the MSU Center for En­ Lode at the Future” — Dr. a book to be donated to the vironmental Toxicology and Jerry Hook; “Chemicals in library in memory of Ruth Our Water’’ Howard Wineman’s father, Ronald coordinator of the, series. “People are concerned Johnson, director, MSU Wineman. about toxic chemicals. Institute for Water Motion by Fox, to pur­ Broader knowledge can help Research; “Chemicals in the chase muffler - tailpipe Environment” — Fumito For years Pueblo remained un­ Matsumura, director, MSU charted and unknown. TOP HAT Pesticide Research Center; Evening College classes Then, suddenly, the secret was out. “Chemicals in Our Food” — sponsored by MSU’s Lifelong J. Ian Gray, associate Education Programs is Pueblo is the city that sends out the free professor, food science; “Arts of the American Consumer Information Catalog. It’s the “Chemicals and Our Health” Heartland,” coordinated by city where the streets are paved with David Anderson, v • Fast —Jay I. Goodman, associate Dr. booklets. Originator of the popular Six professor, pharmacology • Professional Evenings with the Now everyone knows. and toxicology; “What Is • Dust-Free The Government Doing?” — Professors series. 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Just send us American Society.” The Vermontville Transfer Station your name and address on a postcard. Registration for the 55 Write: will not accept Christmas trees at classes begins Monday, Dec. 8 and runs through the first CONSUMER INFORMATION CENTER, DEPT. G, the Transfer site. night of classes. For free VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL, PUEBLO, COLORADO 81009 MSU Evening College booklets - call MSU, 355-4562. CALENDAR of EVENTS Chemicals in our environment seminar scheduled Jan. 12 The Bo ok That M Filebio, Colorado On The Map CHIMNEY SWEEPS �Th* Mopl* Valley Newt, Nothvill*. Monday, December 29 1980 — Page 10 New face at Nashville Library Continued from front- This is accomplished by merely shifting its hinged limbs into various positions. In mid-January the FOL plans to conduct a contest to select an appropriate title for the wooden man. Fifth and sixth graders in the Nashville area, including students in private as well as public schools, will be in­ vited to participate in the competition. Preliminary plans call for the youngsters to deposit their suggested name entries in a ballot box at the library. Details of prizes have not yet been worked out by the FOL, but they are expected to be announced next month. The FOL decided to limit the name contest to fifth and sixth graders, since they were not included in a recent FOL-sponsored bookmark design contest which en­ compassed the lower elementary grades. Mary (left) and Joy demonstrate the versatility of the e wooden man, whose hinged limbs allow him to serve as a small end table, bench or coat rack. The unique statue was handcrafted by Elden Perry of Nashville. । 175 Preview Dupin Crusade About 175 people filled the Charlotte High School cafeteria recently to get an idea of what Clyde Dupin’s interdenominational “Reach-Out Crusade” will be like when it is held in Charlotte next March 29April 5. Dupin, an evangelist from Kernersville,, N.C. who brings his well-organized revival effort to communities only by request, was asked to conduct a crusade in Charlotte by The Key to Life Organization, formed in 1951. Dupin told the crowd that he expects a “great spiritual awakening here,” especially if we pray together, work together and get enthusiastic together; we can see a tremendous moving of God. He said that in a time of frightening global insecurity, runaway inflation and widespreadimmorality, he detects an increasing demand for evangelism. “I do not believe that politicians have the answer. I do not believe that psychologists have the an­ swer. I do not believe that social scientists have the answer. The Bible still speaks. The Bible has the answer.” In contrast to the selfcenteredness of the 1970’s (the “Me Decade”), Dupin said he will bring a message of “reaching out to others, a message of help, love, and forgiveness.” The tall evangelist, who started preaching at age nine and pastored a large church in Evansville for 10 years, promised that his crusade will not indulge in theological hair-splitting. He intends to concentrate on the teachings ofJesus Christ and The Bible. “Christ is the answer. The Bible is still relevant to most of the needs of - this generation,” he said. Dupin encouraged as many people as possible to become involved in the The Village Pantry By Lana Oster It’s no myth now, we are all in a recession, some of us even claim a depression in our homes let alone our cupboards. I’m always looking for ways to cut costs but it’s really difficult to maintain quality when my pennies are so pinched. I’ve tried cutting out certain foods that I didn’t think my family really needed to find out that the dinner table became very mundane. So, to the rescue came the un­ branded foods, much to my appreciation. Our table assortment has greatly improved and so can yours if you’re fated with the same dilemma. As I grocery shop, I still have to purchase a few name brands but I am finding the substitutes equally as pleasing, not only to my taste buds, but my wallet as well such as: oz. can unbranded mushroom soup - .27 vs. 10*4 oz. name brand or labeled .34. 16 oz. can unbranded fruit mix - .49 vs. 16 oz. can name brand or labeled - .50. 13 oz. can unbranded evaporated milk - .37 vs. 13 oz. can name brand or labeled - .48. 16 oz. can un­ branded diced beets - .27 vs. 16 oz. can name brand or labeled - .28. And the list goes on and on. The savings shown here may seem quite meager, however, buying groceries in greater quantities will result in a substantial savings. As for quality, you be the judge because the unbranded foods appeal differently to us all. Personally, I found the unbranded peanut butter unatractive, also it has a slightly stale taste, but it’s great for making cookies and candies. I was equally disappointed with the spaghetti sauce. Everything else that I have tried such as fruits and vegetables, macaroni and cheese mixes, sauces and baking needs have been very satisfactory and very often I find that I like the unbranded even better than the name brand or labeled. Try them out yourselves and see how they fare at your table. You can increase their flavors, colors and varieties by adding tasty touches of your own. Be thrifty and creative at the same time. And speaking of these times - we need all the help we can get! Next Week: The eternal Christmas gift. crusade arid volunteer for various phases of the effort, including the choir, prayer groups, and group coun­ selors. The crusade’s executive committee, comprised of Charlotte area people, have approved a budget of $16,855. for the crusade. Budget items include facilities, operations, publicity and promotion, evangelism team expenses, salaries, special guests and central committee budgets. According to a press release, Dupin does not receive a salary from the crusade. His salary is paid by the Clyde Dupin Reachout Ministries’ 15-member board of directors. The crusade funds are to be handled by local people and a complete audit is to be published after the Charlotte crusade. Rev. Larry Pike, executive secretary, introduced members of the executive committee who are: Harold Clements, general chairman; Rev. Harold Cherry, ministerial division chairman; Ray Jenks, Fred Good, Wendell Frantz, members-at-large; Lylle Roof, secretary; Mrs. Betty Hogan, treasurer; Rev.. Nickoles Woorda, prayer chairman; Rev. Darrell Clements, in charge of the choir; Rev. Richard Thomas, visitation; Rev. Richard Swanson, spiritual preparation; Rev. Vern Summers, Lowell Steward, finance chairman; Lyle Buxton, publicity; Coy Sharp, ushering; Dale Dodds, facilities; Barbara Vander Molen, telephone; Gregg Shaver, professional and businessmen; Dave Hoffman, attendancedelegarions. Extension recruits master gardners— by Alien P. Krizek, extensive training in hor­ County Extension Director ticulture. County and State County horticulture specialists from The Eaton Cooperative Extension the Cooperative Extension Service is pleased to an­ Service will present in­ nounce that in cooperation formation on trees and with Michigan State shrubs, houseplants, University, the Master flowering plants, vegetables, Gardener program will be lawn care, tree fruits, small offered to area residents this fruits, landscape design, and winter. The Master Gar­ home invading insects. To become certified as a dener program is a Ghrdener by nationwide gardening Master program that extends Michigan State University-, gardening information from the program participants the Land Grant University must score a satisfactory (MSU) to the public through grade on quizzes and the trained volunteers. Over final examination and fidfill 1,500 S.E. Michigan a commitment as a volun­ residents have already taken teer. This volunteer com­ the course over the past five mitment may be fulfilled by answering questions for years. The nine-session Master friends or clients, helping the Gardener program offers Extension Service, giving talks to various organizations, and other voluntee work. Participants are free to decide what public service areas they are comfortable with. The Master Gardener program will be conducted at the Delta Township Hall located on Saginaw Highway in Lansing. Classes will be held Thursday afternoons starting February 5 and concluding April 9. The enrollment fee is $25.00. Interested persons must apply by January 16. For an application on additional infor mation,^contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, MI 48813. Telephone: 543-2310. A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen Did you notice the Legislature is going without what had become our traditional annual Christmas present, a pay raise for the new year? It seems to me in these inflationary times any group going without an annual salary or wage in­ crease should be news, worthy of the front page. Unfortunately from my viewpoint, bad news about the Legislature is more newsworthy than good. We have made other reforms in legislative expenditures that I strongly support and hope remain in place even after good times return. We have cut back greatly on mailing expense, an expenditure which somehow seems to be appreciated by the public in general but certainly cannot be claimed to directly im­ prove the legislative Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, Jan. 5 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Corn, Peaches, Milk. Tuesday, Jan. 6 Spaghetti, Peas, Pineapple, Rolls & Butter, Milk. Wednesday, Jan. 7 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Butter, Beans, Applesauce, Bread and Butter Sandwich, Milk. Thursday, Jan. 8 Chili, Crackers, Pickles, Peaches, Cake, Milk. Friday, Jan. 9 Hamburgers, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pears Milk. process. There is no doubt in my mind it actually in­ terferes with democracy by giving undue advantage to incumbents. Staff had also become excessive in certain areas, but any severe cutbacks in this area do impact on the ability of legislators to adequately perform .various duties. Moderate cutbacks can be maintained. The argument that better salaries bring better people to the Legislature always comes up but cannot be proven. Certainly, it is true that we could use some improvement in the ex­ perience and qualifications of those running for public office. I would be the first to argue with those who feel they are often presented with dismal choices! However, I think there is a better way to attract qualified people to serve in Michigan’s Legislature. I have mentioned it many times before but perhaps the time i is now ripe for a renewed effort. We should limit, by constitution, the number of days the Legislature meets. One hundred days in odd num­ bered years and 75 in even might be reasonable. Or, perhaps it would be better to set final adjournment dates of May 1 and' July 1. This approach has a number of advantages. Perhaps the biggest is the broader range of people who might be attracted to public service if it did not appear to be a full-time, year-round occupation. Certainly,, the continuing experience that legislators would have working in normal activities such as teaching, farming, running a small business, serving as a labor organizer, or practicing a -profession would be valuable to the legislative process. The Governor arid the department heads could spend at least six months running the government, knowing they would have to defend their actions later, but that no changes would occur in the interim. The same advantage would occur in the private sector. We cannot afford, nor do we need, greatly expanded or broadly significant new programs at the state level. A reduced level ,of legislative activity could be healthy. The movement would have to come from the public in the form of a petition drive. I think the possible im­ provement in state govern­ ment should encourage such an effort. Limited pay in the short run -is necessary to legislative demonstrate sincerity in meeting budget problems. In the long run by itself, it will not improve state government. Action - Ads LaMAZE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES are now being offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram, Mulliken Rd., Charlotte. (tfn) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Monday, December 29, 1980 — Page 1 Nash's views on worker's compensation programMichigan’s long sought workers’ compensation reform will eliminate the vast majority of abuses and unreasonable costs that threaten the state’s economic stability, State Representative Ernest W. Nash (R-Dimondale) said. The measure, part of a two-bill package revising the outmoded workers’ unem­ ployment compensation systems, passed the House unanimously just hours after the Senate approved it and just two days after the Governor and legislative leaders revealed the plan. “Reform of workers’ compensation has eluded us for more than a decade,” Nash said. “But I am con­ fident that we have finally turned the corner and all our efforts can now be aimed at job development.” Nash said the costly system, which forced em­ ployers to pay among the highest premiums in the nation while uninjured workers received among the lowest benefits, has “scared businesses out of Michigan and seriously hampered our ability to attract new ones — and that translates into hundreds of thousands of people out of work.” , “This is a critical time in our state. Our unem­ ployment is the highest in the nation and our sagging economy has cut into the very bone of state govern­ ment,” he continued. “Today we took our most important and responsible step in years towards making Michigan economically healthy once again.” The package balances conflicting interests that have prevented progress for years by eliminating abuses that burdened business and answering labor’s demand for higher benefits, according to Nash. The House and Senate Thursday passed a com­ panion bill hiking benefits for unemployed workers for the first time in five years while cracking down on people who voluntarily quit their' jobs and seek com­ pensation. “Many, many years of hard work and negotiation have helped set the state for reform. We accomplished that reform today and the positive effects will be felt as we begin to expand our economic base and put unemployed men and women back to work,” Nash said. The Republican members of the House made a unified plea for workers’ com­ pensation reform in the early fall, Nash added, saying, “Naturally, ' I’m delighted that we’ve achieved this major breakthrough.” more label approval 13789620 By John Baer, Extension Ag. Agent The public will have greater access to in­ formation about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s review of food labels under a new system. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Carol Tucker Foreman said that the system will provide timely information about decisions Hmde in USDA’s daily review of labels to be used on meat arid poultry products. Effective Dec. 29, USDA’s Food Safety and Quality Service will issue memoranda describing significant or new in­ terpretations of the meat and poultry labeling laws, regulations and policies administered by the agency. Copies of these will be made available to the public. In addition, the agency will periodically publish notices in the Federal Register listing recent decisions, Foreman said. “The new procedures will not change present label review prac­ tices,” Foreman said, “but they will assist our efforts to ensure that labels on meat and poultry products are truthful, accurate and not misleading.” Foreman said the system is one of the agency’s efforts to address concerns ex­ pressed by industry and the department’s Office of In­ spector General. Industry has said it needs to know of changes in policy before it prepares new labeling ap­ plications. The inspector general criticized the practice of recording label policy decisions in documents not generally available to the public, Foreman said. The Federal Meat In­ spection Act and Poultry Products Inspection act require USDA to approve labels before they are used on federally inspected meat or poultry products. Although most labeling applications are routinely approved or denied under the labeling requirements, some labels require in­ dividual interpretation. These new interpretations will now be announced publicly. Be kind to your refrigerator.. There’s no “be kind to your refrigerator week”, but perhaps there should be, because a well-treated refrigerator works at op­ timum level, according to Eaton Extension Home Economist, Ann Ross. Frequent washing with detergent and water of the interior of the refrigerator and its parts is necessary, but care of the appliance should not end there. The condenser area at the base or back of the refrigerator must be cleaned of dust which blocks the air supply and prevents the unit from working efficiently. The gaskets around the door should be washed periodically to remain flexible in order to keep the Serving our country John L. Boise John L. Boise, son of Roy Boise, Jr. of 6355 Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville, Mi., and Bonnie L. Vawter of 315 Warren Ave., Charlotte, Mi., has been promoted in the Action - Ads FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment in Nashville. Newly remodeled, all car­ peted. $160 per month plus utilities and security deposit. References required. Phone 852-9594 or 852-9599. (tfn) PHOTO COPIES of those old keepsakes. Enlargements, oil painting, restorations. Multiple mats for your family tree display. Reasonable rates. Bill Richards Studio. 250 S. Main, Vermontville. 726-1340. Closed Monday. Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. U.S. Army to the rank of specialist 4. Specialist Boise is a turret mechanic at Fort Hood, Texas. cold air from escaping. Ice buildup on the refrigerated plates and coils also reduces the efficiency of the appliance, so refrigerators that are not frost-free or cycle defrosting must be refrosted as often as necessary. Air must be allowed to circulate in the refrigerator. Don’t block the air flow by covering the open shelves with paper or foil. Fill a refrigerator to capacity, but don’t overcrowd and block air vents to interfere with good air circulation. Be kind to your refrigerator, so that it can be kind to you. It’s happening! Maple Valley ‘Drift Skippers meet Our next meeting will be the first Monday of the month, January 5, 1981, 7:30 club house behind Nancy's Beauty Shop. Plans are under way for our annual safari. Please plan to attend our meeting and remember, dues are now due. Nashville PTO collecting “Fun & Fitness” Seals The Nashville PTO is collecting "Fun and Fit­ ness" seals for Tree gym equipment. These seals are found on Post cereals, Log Cabin syrup and pancake flour, Wonder bread, and tearstrips from Orange Plus and Awake. Collection canis­ ters are provided in each room K-6. Our goal is 8,300. Conservation booklet available A new publication called Conservation Dollars has been prepared to help Michigan residents who want to finance energy­ saving home improvements, according to Peter S. Walters, director of the Energy Administration Michigan Department of Commerce. The energy conservation brochure, published by the Energy Clearinghouse, lists programs offering loans or grants for such energy­ saving home improvements as adding insulation or storm windows or doors. “More than 15 programs are described in Con­ servation Dollars,” Walters said, “including information about the programs offered and how to apply for assistance.” Individuals can receive a single copy of Conservation Dollars without charge by calling the toll-free Energy Hotline, 1-800-292-4704, or by writing the Energy Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 30228, Lansing, Mich., 48909. Conservation Dollars is one of more than 200 publications about energy conservation and renewable energy resources available without charge from the Energy Administration. 4-H animal association to be formed locally By Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent The Eaton County 4-H ORDER NOW for New Year's Parties... • Baked Goods • Cheeses • Choice Fruits and Vegetables — CALL NOW — LITTLE COUNTRY CORNERS 119 N. Main, Nashville _ 852-9635 Small Animal Association will be organized at a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at Kardel Hall oh the Charlotte Fairgrounds. All 4-H rabbit, poultry and goat project members and leaders are urged to attend. According to Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent, other business to be con­ ducted at the meeting in­ cludes guidlines for exhibiting at the fair and organizing a small animal sale. A rabbit clinic is also being planned for January 24. For more information on 4­ H programs and activities contact Diuble at the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service. A bounteous and joyous New Year to all our friends and patrons! We appreciate the support you’ve shown us and hope to receive it in the coming year . . . From all of us at- MAPLE VALLEY NEWS �As the church spire towers majestically over the woods all blanketed in white,, we extend a heartfelt wish that your Christmas was rich in the joys of friendship and love, and that your New Year will bring you happiness in all you do. Thanks for your patronage . . . Johnny's Food Mart Main Street, Vermontville Mich. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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